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  1. Gemma79

    Spangly's tough love slim and save bootcamp!

    Hi all, been reading this thread, slowly, over the last few days, still not done, but due to this thread rushed out and brought a Brene Brown book and been reading it this morning and came across a paragraph that I felt compelled to share.. So here it is... 'Over the years I've learned that a...
  2. Gemma79

    Is it just me or ...

    Thanks for this thread it made me get off my butt and do 15 mins on my bike.. Not much, but a start... It starts with the first step. I'm so sick of this merry go Round.. But realise that it's my choice, my life, my deciions... Just so damn hard!
  3. Gemma79

    Green Day Slow Cooker Recipes!

    There's a big thread under winter Warner recipes, tried to link it to you: http://www.minimins.com/sw-winter-warmer-recipes/73268-slow-cooker-recipes.html
  4. Gemma79

    New start - new me

    Hi all- well the last few days have not been overly successful for me :( My hubby has been ill, he is rarely ill and never takes time off work, but he took off 2 days. I was quite supportive at first, but as the week has gone on it has been so hard to manage it all by myself, added to the home...
  5. Gemma79

    Minerva's on a mission!!

    thinking of u x
  6. Gemma79

    Minerva's on a mission!!

    Aw min, so sorry to hear of your trials. Death is never good, but extra hard when so unexpected. Many his family get some peace, Knowing people like yourself care. Sorry to hear bout your other half too, does your Gp know what to do to help / minimising scarring? I can imagine the stress you...
  7. Gemma79

    Andy's "to be a thin dad" diary

    Good thought of the day, wish I had read it a few hours ago before I succumbed to my sstressful day of work other the bad stuff :( I now have your mantra in my head though... Good job on the loss, awesome! X
  8. Gemma79

    My journey to slim and happy...

    Aw bless you slim, I have had similar issues in the past with TOTM. I ended up having the coil, but went for the copper, not the one with a hormone and it was the best thing ever! I got pregnant both times when I planned very soon after having it removed and although it's uncomfortable when they...
  9. Gemma79

    Minerva's on a mission!!

    I studied until I was 25 then I was like No more, ever! Lol... And only now, at 33 am I thinking about doing a practice teacher course so I can have social work students. I have the food demons calling me too, but I know it is always a sugar rush which gives me headaches and makes me really...
  10. Gemma79

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Oh Will be trying that for sure! Thanks Kelly x
  11. Gemma79

    New start - new me

    Well just ordered my 4 weeks supply of S&S, I'm here to stay for a while! Sadly Oxford saw a few slip ups, it's so hard being away from home and I have 'cleaned up my environment' but when at the MIL's there are just treats everywhere, add to that hubby went out for a few hours to meet a friend...
  12. Gemma79

    Beelishy's VLCD Weight Loss Adventure!!

    Enjoy your pampering tomorrow! Always makes you feel good about yourself. Please share about this pancake! I want to try! X
  13. Gemma79

    10 weeks 3 stone goal!

    Best of luck for tomorrow! Seems like you are in a great place x
  14. Gemma79

    the fat caught me up......again

    Welcome back, and well done on deciding to try again, your goal is achievable! Hope day 3 has gone well
  15. Gemma79

    Andy's "to be a thin dad" diary

    Good to see you back Andy, I remember you when I started in 2008. Sons are the best and added motivation, I want to be ble to run with him and not be put of breath! Looking forward to seeing your weigh in tomorrow x
  16. Gemma79

    Baby Weight Be Gone!

    Best ofl uck, remember the first few days to sleep lots and distract yourself and then it's pain sailing... Well not quite, but you know what I mean ;)
  17. Gemma79

    New start - new me

    Thanks slim, will try that next time, as will order it again as I like the idea of porridge in the morning.
  18. Gemma79

    New start - new me

    So it's weigh in today and delighted with my 5lb loss!!! What with starting slim & save this week, being able to have some veggies, that makes me a happy bunny! I had the sweet porridge this morning and its the first time I have not liked a pack so far! It's certainly NOT sweet! Lol but added...
  19. Gemma79

    My journey to slim and happy...

    Very true and clearly applicable. Stay strong xx
  20. Gemma79

    New start - new me

    Aw thanks Luna and slim, can't tell you how. Lovely it is to be on a forum with life!!! Suddenly feel a huge amount of support like when I started LL the first time and that's a good place to be!! I hope I can offer ssome words of wisdom for you all as well. Well today was another long and...
  21. Gemma79

    New start - new me

    wohooo I'm in my new home with S&S and it feels good to be here!!! Had a sneaky WI this morning and looks like I'm on for a 5lb loss this week, that's brilliant news and really spurred me on, so pleased and what with starting S&S I'm feeling great! Lots of stress been going on with work this...
  22. Gemma79

    Minerva's on a mission!!

    Aw. In, into the 12's wohooooooooooooo way to go! Well done on fighting the cravings and that dress is lovely, just you and great motivation as you WILL fit in it xx
  23. Gemma79

    New start - new me

    Yes I am wonderful and oh my word S&S is wonderful!! Had mushroom pasta and spaghetti Bol so far, loved both, had some mushrooms, green peppers, shallots and corgettes, yummy! Just had the vanilla shake with bits in it, was nice too, t not sure I will reorder. Loving bars too! Life is good, just...
  24. Gemma79

    Minerva's on a mission!!

    Awesome loss my lovely, well done h and what a fantastic trial run x
  25. Gemma79

    Hi everyone, newbie here

    How's it going Tasha? Hope u are well x
  26. Gemma79

    Day One, any other new starters? Or old ones with advice ;)

    Hi loopy, I'm on day 2 after a little lapse, my advice is drink lots, go to bed eearly if you can and within 4/5 days you will be into ketosis. This diet works and is fast if you follow it. Good luck x
  27. Gemma79

    Minerva's on a mission!!

    Pvp all the way! Glad to hear you are feeling so good and I know you will do well tomorrow x
  28. Gemma79

    New start - new me

    Thanks Min, so glad you are here cheering me on, means so much! So day 2 getting back on track and we went to a theme park after breakfast.... And I forgot to take my bar! I was tired, but was ok and managed till we got home at 5pm when I had 2 packs, so feeling pretty good about today. Super...
  29. Gemma79

    Has anyone not lost weight on s&s?

    If I could give any advice (and take it myself! lol) it would be not to weigh during the week - stick to the same day, the same time each week, it's the only way to truely see your weight. I know when I did LL I would some weeks only lose 2lbs and feels disheartened, but the next week I would...
  30. Gemma79

    New to Lighterlife

    wel done tess and tash - great losses, only 1lb for me this week, but that is fine considering I lapsed a bit - off to join slim and save now though, realised I do not need the support of a counsillor who was not very good so am going to look for my own form of counsillor to help address the...
  31. Gemma79

    New start - new me

    Hi hear you min, and agree I was disgusted at her attitude - I guess in a way I have been looking for an excuse to leave - I thought I HAD to do LL as it's the only thing to have ever worked for my fully - I've tried doing Exante on and off for the past 2 years with varying success, but really...
  32. Gemma79

    What one thing would you tell yourself?

    great thread! nothing taste as good as slim feels if you didn't want it before you saw it, you probally didn't want it food is for nutrition.
  33. Gemma79

    The size 12 Ralph Lauren Skirt - Progress pics!

    Totally brilliant and spurred me on, well done u! X
  34. Gemma79

    Minerva's on a mission!!

    Great to see the progress shots, makes you realise how far you have come, awesome my lovely and well done on keeping that adult head on your shoulders.... I'm trying to silence that rebellious child in me as I battle to get back into ketosis, why oh why do I do this to myself? Lol hope u are...
  35. Gemma79

    New start - new me

    ohhhhhhhh just realised that with a 1lb loss that does take me under 30 bmi, wohoooooooo!!!!!
  36. Gemma79

    New start - new me

    thanks Min it means alot - well had WI today and I only lost 1lb, but that's fine with me due to the 4 days of lapsing I ended up having :( Back on it today - and have made a decision.. I am joining the world of S&S!!! My LLC was terrible again today and everyone was commenting on it as we...
  37. Gemma79

    Minerva's on a mission!!

    sounds like you are doing great min, I love my slow cooker too! I do extra lean mince in mine and add LOADS of veggies, kids love it on pasta and I know they have heaps of veg in them! I also do slow cooked gammon in diet coke, yum yum and lasts for days!
  38. Gemma79

    New start - new me

    So time to get my head out of hte cupbaord and face up to it... no idea what has gone wrong really but have lapsed... not terribly, but not planned, crap food and lasting 3 days!!! It started after I went to the gym and did my first 'proper' jogging routine, it's only 25 minutes, with most of...
  39. Gemma79

    Back on it!!!!!

    welcome back :D
  40. Gemma79

    New to Lighterlife

    Brilliant tests, keep going you have a great attitude x
  41. Gemma79

    New to Lighterlife

    Well done tess, good job! My WI was yesterday tash :)
  42. Gemma79

    New to Lighterlife

    Well I lost 10lbs so really pleased! How did u do tess? X
  43. Gemma79

    Minerva's on a mission!!

    hehe that is awsome - we are more similar than you think Min, so I would never laugh ;) We did about 15 meets for our guild back in the day... wow that seems a lifetime ago! in fact the last meet we did was the bank holiday weekend in August, and was the weekend before I started LL for the...
  44. Gemma79

    Minerva's on a mission!!

    Ah the all or nothing mentality.. I too have struggled with this massively, so it's great to see you putting this into proportion when you have gone off plan. Yesterday in class I realised how good I asm at giving advice to others to help them stay in a rational frame of mind, but rubbish at...
  45. Gemma79

    New start - new me

    just relalised I'm almost out of obese and back into 'over weight' whooooooo!!!
  46. Gemma79

    New start - new me

    ok so yesterday was WI day, and I was thrilled to see a 10lbs lost in week 1!!! That gives me a great boost / start so buzzing. Class yesterday was quite good, although mainly due to the chats amoungest the people, but it all helps. We are doing the cycle of change, and I was thinking a lot...
  47. Gemma79

    Minerva's on a mission!!

    Hehe no not watching it myself, hubby is though, hope u had a good Wednesday! X
  48. Gemma79

    I have to leave.....

    Super cute! Congrats x
  49. Gemma79

    New start - new me

    So day 5 over and feeling fine! I even did a light jog at the gym this morning, went well, so will go again Friday. Had my first bar today, managed to convince the LLC to sell me 2 for end of the week, wasn't planning on having it till tomorrow but had to go on the road all day with visits and...
  50. Gemma79

    New to Lighterlife

    Day 5 over for me and doing good even went to gym today and did a little jog. Roll on WI on Saturday. Glad to hear you 2 are doing well.
  51. Gemma79

    Minerva's on a mission!!

    Sounds.ike you well and truely got that adult head on my lovely, how great! I can't wait to be in that head space... Feel like I'm still in a bit of all of nothing mode at the moment! Roll on a few weeks so I can start processing some of these thoughts, but good for you! Hope you enjoyed the new...
  52. Gemma79

    New start - new me

    THanks for stopping by x
  53. Gemma79

    New start - new me

    Well day 4 has been interesting! Was at work today, but working from home so kids around and my mum here looking after them = stress! By 12 I was really hungry, however got a call that I had to deal with so forgot about my porridge until 1 which was nice. Was sure I wasn't in ketosis due to how...
  54. Gemma79

    I'm new !

    Hi Salima - unfortuantely the statistic of gaining weight is reflective for ALL diets, not just VLCD ones. It's all about the individual and the life long commitment to make changes. As for tips - drink lots of water, cut down on carbs, sleep more the first 4/5 days and other than that, just...
  55. Gemma79

    New start - new me

    So that's day 3 over, have to say it went really well, the food porn has even started early! Been watching Jamie Oliver and nigella today! Planning dinner parties where I don't eat, went this way last time. I developed a real love of food and cooking, healthy, good food. Strange thing is I never...
  56. Gemma79

    Been following you all for 5 weeks - hello!

    Hi Cheshire - if you don't feel the councelling works for you, you could always look at silm and save - there's another sub forum for it and it's much busier than here. apparently the shakes taste great, and you can have 4 a day, like LL which appeals to me! Good luck with your journey x
  57. Gemma79

    How do you get used to being "normal"?

    good thread - great food for thought. I agree with all that has been said, giving it time until you recognise you. I know I hadn't when I hit goal, it was still a shock to see my reflection, I still now associate myself with being almost 17 stone, even though I am in the 13's. I think it's a...
  58. Gemma79

    New start - new me

    Hi all - thought it was about time I did a diary to help me on this new journey. So a little about me, I had been overweight my whole adult life. In 2008 I was blessed to have a son, he changed my whole outlook on life and gave me a new sense of who I was and being a mum truely is the best...
  59. Gemma79

    Minerva's on a mission!!

    Ok finally finished reading all your diary, been reading on and off all day, and (WARNINg, compliment coming!) you are just as inspirational and amazing a lady As I remember 3 years ago! So pleased to see you are back here, and although things feel hard at the moment, you are so determind, so...
  60. Gemma79

    Minerva's on a mission!!

    Ah just reading this and worries me slightly! I have a new LLC in my area, first session was on Saturday. She was really slim, seemed to have no idea about what being on the diet is like (tried telling me you don't get more cold!) and was reading from the manual. I'm trying not to judge, will...
  61. Gemma79

    tomorrow d day

    Hi can and welcome abroad! I've just done day 2 and despite the headaches, feeling pretty good and in control! I've started over 10 times to do this on my own over the past 18 months, but finally realised I need to go back to class, so rejoined LL and feel the added cost and commitment will...
  62. Gemma79

    New to Lighterlife

    Hi Tass, no I didn't disappear, I stayed and talked and feed my little one. I think it's important not to miss out socially when others are eating, or for me I end up feeling even more isolated. I'm sure your mum will regret it! Been watching secret eaters this evening, makes me angry hearing...
  63. Gemma79

    Been following you all for 5 weeks - hello!

    well opne doddles, 50lbs is awsome and you must be feeling great!
  64. Gemma79

    Hello! Aaaaand... false thoughts for self motivation?!

    Hi Luara and well done on your loss so far, amazing!! I think I try to focus on the here and now in terms of weight loss. I never had a 'goal' weight when I did it the first time around, but I just knew when I got there that I was where I wanted to be. I did get to a healthy BMI and to be told I...
  65. Gemma79

    New to Lighterlife

    well done Tess, brilliant!!! day 2 for me, headaches are kicking in and we did an egg hunt for the boys this morning so got sweets everywhere! Luckily my boys and hubby do not have issues with food, so tellnig myself it is ok for them to have such things in moderation as they do, I'm the one who...
  66. Gemma79

    New to Lighterlife

    I went to LL today and started, day 1 over and it has gone well. Lots of water drunk. My LLC is not too great, she's new and it shows! However the ladies in the group are all nice, all repeaters and so we have had similar journies which is nice. So today it begins, I will start a diary somewhere...
  67. Gemma79

    New to Lighterlife

    Hi tess, I lost 6 stone when I did LL first time round, started September, ended early feb, so just over 5 months. You can expect a stone a month. i too only liked A few packs and so stuck to those pretty much the whole time. I did find my taste buds changed so did try different ones on the odd...
  68. Gemma79

    Start tomorrow

    Awesome nikki, really inspiring x
  69. Gemma79

    January 2013 starters

    Well done Kathryn on your 3.5 loss tonight and total in 10 weeks, wow that is awesome and important to look back and remember what you have achieved. I am looking forward to the counselling, there's a new counsellor in my area so that wiLl be good too, can't wait to be in the zone!
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    January 2013 starters

    hehe yes Minerva I remember you too, still on the dark side I see hehe! ;) I have tried doing exante and just weighing myself, but I have realised I do need the group support and the reminds of the lessons I learnt first time round and so am looking forward to joining a group soon. For now I am...
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    January 2013 starters

    Just read this thread and really pleased there are a few of you around for support! I'm restarting in 2 weeks (that's when my LL group opens up) but have started on exante today and planning on doing that for 2 weeks before LL so hopefully will be in ketosis by the time I start LL. I lost 6...
  72. Gemma79

    On slimming world - and loves to cook :) my sw recipes

    Hi Catherine, love your recipes, made pulled pork tonight, with gammon, and made a BBQ sauce out of the coke with passata and worchestire sauce, yummy yum yum! Served with SW chips, muchrooms, peppers and onion and French beans. Totally statisfied x
  73. Gemma79

    Syn Free Bread/Scones

    Made these today, added chopped red onion as didn't have flavoured smash or cheese and all I can say is yum yum!! Delicious
  74. Gemma79

    Tall and fat! New to EE and in need of help and support!- My ramblings xx

    well done Emma on joining group.. I'm off to join tonight, ekk!! I did light er life and so know where you are coming from - but now is the time to do it right by eating and not starving, I think SW is a healthy eating plan rather than a diet. Just made SW peanut curry from Pete's recipe book on...
  75. Gemma79

    Pete's Recipe Book

    absolutely LOVED the peanut curry, had it tonight and was a huge hit with me and hubby, delicious thanks pete!!!
  76. Gemma79

    22 and this is my year to fit into that LBD

    love your attitude, and food looks great
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    +*+* POST your food pics for meal ideas +*+*+*

    lovely food and pics legolass, I'm hungry now! hehe
  78. Gemma79

    Snacks Yogurt Drops

    Looks goody, got to try this!
  79. Gemma79

    On slimming world - and loves to cook :) my sw recipes

    Made these tonight, yummy! Hubby LOVES them too, thanks for a great thread, your recipes are ace x
  80. Gemma79

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    The liquorice tea was in sainsburys today in Lincoln, so maybe try there? It's on offer too, was on and end stand, but not sure how much.
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    SW Free smash pizza

    Was really yummy! Needs a bit of tweaking, but really good dish, love it
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    KFC Chicken done the SW way

    Yummy!
  83. Gemma79

    Whats for tea tonight?

    http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-recipes/160157-sw-free-smash-pizza.html Here you go, it's great!
  84. Gemma79

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Yes it's under the recipes sticky thread at the top, syn free smash pizza. I made it and it was a huge success, really yummy!!
  85. Gemma79

    Whats for tea tonight?

    I'm gonig to try the smash pizza for the first time tonight, loaded with various meats as it's for hubby. I'm loving experimenting
  86. Gemma79

    The Douwe Egberts Flavour Collective Coffee Appreciation Society

    had to rush on here to say thank you thank you for this thread! I'm not a huge coffee drinker, but thought I'd try these so went to Asda (they are no longer on offer in asda btw!!) then went to Sainsbury's and got them from all - I LOVE them and my husband, who is a coffee addict loves them. It...
  87. Gemma79

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Ops forgot to add pic!
  88. Gemma79

    Whats for tea tonight?

    My first attempt at KFC chicken slimming world way, made for hubby as I'm practicing before starting SW, he said it was lovely and great not to have greasy fingers.
  89. Gemma79

    Extra Easy Rejoining tomorrow after 7months!

    Hi all, good luck with your first week, I will be starting soon too with my sister, first time in about 12 years I have done SW and I'm really excited about it. Sending positive vibes to all newbies xx
  90. Gemma79

    Just like a bad penny, I keep turning up :D

    Hey BL, I've been on and off for the past year, loosing a bit, gaining it back. Finally on day 8, aalthough using exante due to cost, and finally felt in the zone. 12lb in week one felt amazing, then today I go and bloody eat a few mouthfuls while dishing up, arghh, so mad with myself. However...
  91. Gemma79

    ProPoints Ruth Is On A Mission! 22.5/50

    Ye really enjoying the diet but feel really full! Going from a vlcd so expecting a bit of a gain first week!
  92. Gemma79

    ProPoints The new me journey diary

    Hi Danielle, it's my first week too and feeling motivated. Loving the online help, the recipes and the builder are great.. Now just need to figure how to keep that motivation! Have a great week x
  93. Gemma79

    ProPoints Ruth Is On A Mission! 22.5/50

    Ruth you look amazing, subscribing to this thread, as a newbie it's great to read you successes x
  94. Gemma79

    ProPoints Diary of an anxious overeater

    Well done on yr great loss so far, food today looks lovely! Hope tomorrow's WI is what you want x
  95. Gemma79

    ProPoints Stackheads 2012 Weight Loss Mission

    Hey stack and fresh, 2 fellow Lincolnites! Nice to see some locals on nerd. I started WW last Tuesday and got first WI on Tuesday, feeling quite nervous as I've eaten loads it seems, all within points, but still! Having just come off a meal replacement diet so we will see. Well done on the exam...
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    ProPoints Gemma's diary to freedom!

    Sunday 26th feb Today was hard! Pigged out a bit and felling it now, haven't gone over my weeklies though so fingers crossed will be ok. Not sure how I can eat this much and lose weight, but I'm willing to give it a go! Breakfast: Hovis best of both x2 = 3 pp Semi-skimmed milk = 3 pp Aero...
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    ProPoints Gemma's diary to freedom!

    Saturday 25th feb Breakfast: Banana, orange = 0 pp WW fromage frais = 1 pp Bevita pack = 6 pp Lunch: Hovis best of both x2 = 3 pp Curried butternut squash homemade soup = 0 pp Apple Dinner: Sweet chili chicken = 3 pp Half jacket pot = 4 pp Salad veggies = 0 pp Sweet chili sauce...
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    ProPoints Gemma's diary to freedom!

    Friday 24 th feb Breakfast: Semi skimmed milk = 4 PP Weetabix x 2 = 3 Pp WW toffe yogurt = 1 Pp Banana Lunch Hovis best of both x 2 = 3 pp Ham = 2 pp Salad cream = 1pp Apple, banana Dinner Chicken soup, 1 tbls = 1 pp Chicken Brest = 4 pp Sweet corn = 1 pp Onion, peppers...
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    ProPoints Gemma's diary to freedom!

    Thursday 23rd feb Breakfast: Aero mint mouse =3 PP Banana, apple = 0 PP Special k = 4 PP Semi skimmed milk = 4 PP Lunch: Hovis best of both bread x2 = 3 Pp 3 slices ham = 2 PP Light salad cream = 1 PP Wotsits = 3 PP Dinner: Sweet chilli chicken 4 PP New pots = 3 PP Salad...
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    ProPoints Gemma's diary to freedom!

    Day 1: Wednesday 22nd feb Breakfast: Weetabix x 1 = 2 PP Semi-skimmed milk = 3 PP WW fromage frias, strawberry = 1Pp Lunch: Lots of mixed sald = 0PP Ham, 3 slices = 2 PP Hard boiled egg = 2 PP Dinner: 3 small new potatoes = 2 Pp Lean mince beef 125g = 6 PP Kidney beans 70g =2 PP...
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    ProPoints Gemma's diary to freedom!

    Hi all, been hanging around on the forums for a few weeks and finally joined WW last Tuesday so thought I'd start a diary to keep me on track. Been ok so far, but wanted to write it all down here to help with my accountability and people can correct me if I make mistakes! So a little about...
  102. Gemma79

    .. SLOW COOKER RECIPES ..

    Made the chili tonight, again a hit with all 3 boys in my life. Hubby absolutely loved it! Can't wait to taste it myself
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    Where the bargains are... all WW friendly

    Belvita breakfast bics are £1 a box in Asda! I just got 5 boxes hehe
  104. Gemma79

    .. SLOW COOKER RECIPES ..

    Not had my slow cooker out for years and got inspired reading this. Made the chicken stew tonight for hubby and son, I'm still on vlcd (but enjoying cooking!)I made a few adjustments, and made a school girl error of not adding the flour! Added sweet corn, peas and mushrooms. They loved it...
  105. Gemma79

    Packed lunches

    Star that doesn't show the results, what did u type in the search?
  106. Gemma79

    Guilty feelings

    I was so touched by your thread I had to post (i'm not on WW yet, but planning to be soon so keeping an eye on the forums). Feelings of guilt only lead to over eating, so try not to beat yourself up, posting here was a great step to take. Sounds like you are doing really well this week and are...
  107. Gemma79

    Photos - Before and After - GSQ

    wonderful, what an inspiration, you look great
  108. Gemma79

    Total Solution help!..

    I chewed the gum for 6 months while abstinent and it helped me a lot. The only reason for not chewing it is it may make you hungry, never had this effect on me. I chew 2-5 prices everyday. So let him make the decision, if it helps then do it, it certainly will not effect his weight loss!
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    Day 5 and i've fallen..

    I did similar on day 5, Friday, for no reason it seems. But drew a line under it and had an abstinent day yesterday with no side effects. I did have 4 packs though. Totally abstinent today!
  110. Gemma79

    any advice on exante for new babs?

    Know that in many ways this is the easiest diet in the world, but you must commit to it. You are likely to have a few days feeling rough, low energy, just sleep as much as you can and know that will pass. the results are fast and speak for themselves. Most hunger feelings will pass, so have a...
  111. Gemma79

    isn't restarting hard!?

    First time on LL I was absinant for 6 months with no cheating, have struggled to do it completely since then. I have now done 1 week, but have made slight alterations like having 2 cups of tea with a dash of milk a day. This has helped me. Being in the right head space is so important! But yes...
  112. Gemma79

    Total Solution Is it ok to sometimes have 4 packs a day?

    I totally agree in having a 4th pack and have myself done this a few times with no real effects, on those days when you are really struggling it does help you through, I've had 2 bars on those days also! End of the days it's an extra 200 cals. I also save a dr pepper zero to the end of the...
  113. Gemma79

    I couldnt wait!!

    Well done u, what a great commitment! Keep it up and u will be in keto in no time
  114. Gemma79

    Goodbye exanters xx

    Fantastic news, our baby no 2 was born in April and everyday I am thankful for the joy he has brought us, not to mention the fun he has brought our 3 yr old!
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    the strugglers to target

    2lb off for me this week, tugging on!
  116. Gemma79

    the strugglers to target

    Thanks mrs wobbley and led, and well done sammy, that's awsome! Well I had a good day today, not enough water but no food so feel much better! Happy Monday all x
  117. Gemma79

    the strugglers to target

    Thought I'd check in after a week. So I lost 1lb, but have eaten most of the week. I made a decision to eat keto safe food, but inevitably ended up eating chocolate and binging at times and feeling sick. I don't know why I keep up and down like this, I know I am not happy where I am, I know I...
  118. Gemma79

    getting my emotional issues with food sorted

    I echo what has been said above, the beck diet book is great, very similar to LL diet therapy.
  119. Gemma79

    the strugglers to target

    So it's wi today and I did lose 3lbs despite falling off the wagon quite badly, feeling down today but know I can do this. Back to ,y water, hope you are all well! X
  120. Gemma79

    the strugglers to target

    Well after my keto high i went crashing down to carb world!!!! Felt so angry with myself, I keep doing this, 3/4 days, into keto then blow it and come out, argh, this is not what I want! Hope you are all having a better day xx
  121. Gemma79

    Total Solution why I am doing this diet!

    Love it! 1) to be able to run with my boys and have the energy 2) to be healthy 3) to feel sexy 4) to wear clothes I want, not just those I can 5) to be more confident and have self worth 6) because I'm worth it!!!!
  122. Gemma79

    the strugglers to target

    Hey all, I know what you mean cybill about being hard to get back on when people are giving you compliments and keep telling you how good you look! Happy anniversary Emily, there will be plenty more where you can have food, there will always be opportunities to eat. Sorry you had a crappy...
  123. Gemma79

    Toot Toot... The Exante Wagon Driver.

    I just read this title and thought you had started to hit on the guy who delivers your exante hehe, now that would make an exciting story... Love on delivery day! Hehe
  124. Gemma79

    the strugglers to target

    I actually find it easier when I'm busy working, my hard time is 4-5pm when I'm cooking! Today I ate a 10 cal jelly and a bite of chicken, so wont take me out of ketosis, so day 2 done for me, hoping for ketosis tomorrow as had a horrid headache the last 2 days. hoping for my ketosis high to...
  125. Gemma79

    Total Solution fell off :(

    Come join our strugglers to goal thread, it's for a group of us who have fallen and are now committing to get back on! X
  126. Gemma79

    the strugglers to target

    Hi dani, back on day 1 for me after a weekend of eating! I knew I would, hubby was away all weekend and it was the first time I was alone for a long period with my 5 month old and 3 year old and I was stressing over it, so in true comfort eating fashion I turned to food to mask my...
  127. Gemma79

    I just cant do this,please help me

    Go for it Emily, I have been looking for some new mo Iyar on and maybe this is it! Thanks for sharing your story and giving me the preverbal kick up the bum I needed. Not doing bad so far, 2 packs down, but it's always early evening that is my problem time!
  128. Gemma79

    I just cant do this,please help me

    I'm in! I've lost 3 stone too and been messing around losing and gaining the same 7 lbs, time for me to commitmet today to ta and get back on the zone as this really won't help my metabolism sure. Scares me a little that I'm still binging as I don't want to go back to 16stone 10 (my biggest)...
  129. Gemma79

    I have lost FIVE stone and one pound!

    Fantastic, well done you, amazing xxx
  130. Gemma79

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk, and ketosis breath is here, woho!!!
  131. Gemma79

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk honk!!
  132. Gemma79

    honk if you were 100% today

    honk for yesterday - and proud!
  133. Gemma79

    Has any 1 Kept the weight off FOR GOOD

    Unfortunately the statistics are not good for all diets. 90-95% do regain their weight, I think it's down to the individual. You have to Make lifestyle choices. I lost 6 stone with LL and maintained for over 6 months, found it ok, but had to watch what I ate and monitor it. I then got pregnant...
  134. Gemma79

    The difference a year makes

    You look amazing!!!!
  135. Gemma79

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk honk honk!!!! First time in a while
  136. Gemma79

    30 Day shred

    <3 Jillian! My thighs were killing the first time too, took me 4 days before I tried to do it again haha!
  137. Gemma79

    Crisps!

    I'm not doing xenical at the moment, but saw this thread and had to share.... I've not tried velvet crunch yet, but I did eat Sainsburys version and they are in rules! Sainsbury's Sweet Chilli Cassava Multipack, Be Good To Yourself £1.23 for 6 pack, 0.6g of fat per pack, 76 cals, and 2.6g...
  138. Gemma79

    PiiNK PunKs Randomings [[DIARY + OT]] 2009-Wenever Baybeee!! =D.

    wow - totally amazing pics! x
  139. Gemma79

    stay off the scales and wait for the whoosh! lol so interesting and worth a read

    Great post, my LL counsellor also used to say it's important not to make the weight loss you only goals as when you reach target the rush we feel stepping on the scales will go, so we need to ensure we have other weekly targets, such as exercise and not use those scales to determine how we feel...
  140. Gemma79

    just wanted to say Bye!! and thanks!!

    So thrilled for you! Sending you lots of baby dust, becoming a mum is truly a blessing that many take for granted. I wish you all the happiness in the world, you deserve it! X
  141. Gemma79

    2 bars?

    I have had 2 bars on quite a few days when I have done lots of exercise ( although normally have 1 exante and 1 asda bar). It's not effected me personally or my loss.
  142. Gemma79

    overweight!!! :)

    Today hit 13 stone 9lbs, officially no longer obese, just overweight, healthy here I come!!!
  143. Gemma79

    Halfway :) x

    Fantastic tatty, and I bet that has gone quickly?
  144. Gemma79

    I'm back for more!

    Welcome back and well done on your loss to date, I look forward to reading how you get on
  145. Gemma79

    *** Exante August Challenge*** 155lbs lost!

    LastEverDiet - 14lbs (6 lost, 8 to go) Determinator- 14lbs (9 lost , 5 to go) Cybill - 8lbs (0 lost, 8 to go) Miss-G - 14lbs (5 lost, 9 to go) Chelsea - 14 lbs (0 lost - 14 to go) Tinkerbellarella-14lbs (12 lost - 2 to go) Jadelina - 14lbs (0 lost - 14 to go) Crims - 11lbs (2 lost - 9 to...
  146. Gemma79

    Quick question guys

    I've used LL without problems x
  147. Gemma79

    time to pull my head out of my **** and get back on track!

    I'm very pleased to report I had a full day TS today and it wasn't at easy! Been at home with a sick new born who has cried a lot as he caught a sickness bug from his brother, poor baby :( Sat here now very proud of myself as I also have just been to the gym when I REALLY didn't want to go...
  148. Gemma79

    Useful thoughts or mantras or phrases to help you stick to it 100%.

    I have a list of the reasons I am doing this, like to be fit and healthy, wear clothes I want, to feel sext, etc. I also remind myself of the Choice I am making.
  149. Gemma79

    my mates are all jelous and trying to sabotage me

    When I came across 'friends' saying things like this, I replied asking why they didn't tell me to 'stop, you're getting too fat.' how come they can give their opinions when we are losing weight, but not when we are obese! Both of which our choices, not theirs! (rant over)
  150. Gemma79

    I'm dreading .....

    You have my sympathies! All I can say is last year when doing LL I managed my 30th birthday, including a surprise trip to Paris and christmas without eating anything. This time around I've decided to eat a few times and it's made the journey and head stuff so much harder! Good luck with whatever...
  151. Gemma79

    time to pull my head out of my **** and get back on track!

    Why is it so hard to get back to TS? I had a weekend of picking a few bits, nothing serious, but have really struggled to get back in the swing. I know how well these diets work, I know I can do them, so why do I keep snacking?? today is the day to make a choice, food does not just appear in my...
  152. Gemma79

    The Secret Diary Of A Fat Girl..Has Her Mojo Back.. And It's here To Stay!

    Oh violet, hope you are feeling ok, I had a bit of a flip out yesterday too, all started when our neighbour brought us some fudge to say thank you for looking after their bunny for the weekend. Ah well time to draw a line under it and move on. Well done on the 3 lbs, that's ace. I should get...
  153. Gemma79

    Statistics, progress and thoughts

    Well done gsq, absolutely brilliant and great motivation x
  154. Gemma79

    Having a crap day lol

    Hope you are feeling better today, hormones don't help! X
  155. Gemma79

    *** Exante August Challenge*** 155lbs lost!

    LastEverDiet - 14lbs (6 lost, 8 to go) Determinator- 14lbs (0 lost , 14 to go) Cybill - 8lbs (0 lost, 8 to go) Miss-G - 14lbs (5 lost, 9 to go) Chelsea - 14 lbs (0 lost - 14 to go) Tinkerbellarella-14lbs (0 lost - 14 to go) Jadelina - 14lbs (0 lost - 14 to go) Crims - 11lbs (2 lost - 9 to go)...
  156. Gemma79

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk!
  157. Gemma79

    Which diet will you do after reaching goal

    I'll be following a low fat, 5% rule diet along with my fitness pal ap to keep me on track. I really enjoyed doing this diet before and the app really helps too.
  158. Gemma79

    Bowel movements and weight loss?

    I agree, but add it to fizzy water with some flavouring and you can't taste it!
  159. Gemma79

    July starters

    Wow!!!!! Well done Epiphany, that's awesome and hopefully will spur you on.
  160. Gemma79

    Bowel movements and weight loss?

    My son has movicol and when I was on LL I had the odd packet, amazing natural and gentle tuff that works! I found husks and even senecot didn't help me, as above though I'm not sure if you can buy it.
  161. Gemma79

    July starters

    Well done determinator, I too really like the shakes and find them nice and filling, I love the bars too, really thick and satisfying!
  162. Gemma79

    July starters

    Well second weigh in today and was thrilled with 3lbs! That takes me under 200lb, never to return over!!!! Have a fab day all x
  163. Gemma79

    July starters

    Hi Katie and welcome to exante. I like the shakes too, nice and thick. I have the chocolate one with hot water and sweetner and find that makes it really nice. I look forward to hearing how you do, won't be long to goal at all!
  164. Gemma79

    Total Solution Hello ! Just ordered Exante !

    Hi Kate and dawn, welcome to exante! I am an ex LL'er too and loving exante for the cost, but still remember a lot of the cbt which is helping me here too! Join the July starters thread for all us newbies to support each other and good luck with the first few days, I think the shakes are nicer...
  165. Gemma79

    What a waste...

    Well done you for giving it away! That took a lot of self control so pat yourself on the back for surviving a very stressful day without turning to food x
  166. Gemma79

    July starters

    Hi all - had my first 'melt down' today. I ended up eating some mini Oreos , a small piece of brownie and a slice of ham! Not beating myself up over it, it's a lesson, I am over tired, I think due to swim aerobics last night. So I decided to read some of the beck diet solution, great book! And...
  167. Gemma79

    Exante works! (Obviously!)

    You look wonderful, enjoy the hen party!!!!
  168. Gemma79

    July starters

    How are all you lovely July starters doing? I went to swim aerobics this evening, felt good for going but really lacked energy. It might be because I hadn't had my 3rd pack so it had been 7 hours since I had eaten. Might have to try to have a little protein before going next time. Does anyone...
  169. Gemma79

    July starters

    Hey violet, how's it going? Still going strong here and really on the zone. Had a poker night at ours last night, loads of snacks, bit wasn't tempted once. Enjoyed my coke and dr pepper Zero. Went to badminton today and manage to play a whole hour, felt like I had bags of energy so pleased...
  170. Gemma79

    July starters

    Take some pills nasher and it will pass x Off to cinema tonight, really looking forward to seeing harry potter with some great friends, then everyone back to ours for drinks and takeaway.... Or soup and Coke zero ;)
  171. Gemma79

    Yeah its working

    Fantastic sexy bird, well done you
  172. Gemma79

    STRESS!!! argh

    Right now I feel so stressed and all I want to do is eat a horse! I haven't and won't eat, but I am finding this emotional period very hard. However some of the counseling from LL is helping, no one has died, all the problems are manageable and I have 3 gorgeous men in my life. It's hard to know...
  173. Gemma79

    Day 29...

    Well done led, you have done so well x
  174. Gemma79

    Started LL can i change?

    I did LL 2 years ago, now on exante so it's easy to change, good luck!
  175. Gemma79

    new to exante

    Best wishes new comers, pop over to the July starters thread and join us newbies there xxx
  176. Gemma79

    July starters

    Poor Sophie, you need to try and make a commitment to either ts or ws as by eating carbs it will just make this a hard road, where as once u get into ketosis it's much easier. I had a day at work today, catching up with my colleagues was really good and no-one noticed I didn't participate in...
  177. Gemma79

    July starters

    Welcome Maria, look forward to reading how you get on, sounds like you have a good plan! Well weigh in this morning and I lost 10lbs!!!!!!!! Thrilled with that, off to work with a spring in my step xxxx
  178. Gemma79

    July starters

    Been a busy few days! I have been to the gym, it was hard work and I stopped half way through my routine, will have to work on getting that back to how it was. Swimming was fun, I enjoyed that. The diet had been fine, weigh in tomorrow and was really looking forward to it! I am also working for...
  179. Gemma79

    My before and after pictures...

    That's brilliant, thanks for sharing and helping to motivate is x
  180. Gemma79

    July starters

    Hi sophie and welcome, Exante is a good place to be! It's my first week so will let you know on 2 days how much I lose hehe but carry on drinking and you will be fine!
  181. Gemma79

    July starters

    Welcome Koko and try to move on, your foods shouldn't have take you out of ketosis so hopefully you will be fine, just learn from it and move on. Great results for week1, you know you can do this as you have done it before!
  182. Gemma79

    July starters

    I'm just having 3 packs a day Hun and it's working good for me! Not taking xenical no, saving it for a rainy day ;)
  183. Gemma79

    Gym

    I think the gym will be my secret to self esteem and maintenance. I'm at la fitness too and they will do a program for you of you asked. Based on your goals and time you have.
  184. Gemma79

    in preperation-for the shakes lol

    I've been drinking dr pepper zero, 1 can a day and also flavoured sparkling water that is allowed, my fav is sainsburys strawberry and kiwi. Hope you go into ketosis as quickly and easily as me, sounds like your head is in the right place for this. I recommend getting the beck diet book if you...
  185. Gemma79

    July starters

    Oh and violet I was in ketosis by day 3, nice and quick and no real side effects!
  186. Gemma79

    July starters

    Hi violet, I'm on 3 packs a day, I have 2 shakes and a bar, loving them all! I am also reading the beck diet book, perfect to read along with any vlcd and very similar to LL therapy. Putting on weight while on a diet really sucks which is why I love a food replacement diet, I lost at least 3pm...
  187. Gemma79

    July starters

    How did the wi go Kelly? How is everyone edge doing? I'm 4 days in and had a peek on the scales and was really pleased with the results, that's a nice bit of motivation!
  188. Gemma79

    Happy Bunny!

    Absolutely brilliant, next step 'healthy'!!!!
  189. Gemma79

    July starters

    Well done with sticking with it and good luck tomorrow x
  190. Gemma79

    Sugar free gum?

    Everyone will make their own choices, but I chewed extra gum every day on LL and lost 6 stone. I will do the same on exante as I hate the breath and gun does not make me hungry.
  191. Gemma79

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honky honk!
  192. Gemma79

    1st day done but a little advice needed

    I made a promise to never miss a social event when I did LL, I went to numerous events, including 3 course Christmas party, and never ate a thing. I told people I was on a strict diet and did not want to break it. I knew there would be other chances to join in the eating and didn't feel I was...
  193. Gemma79

    Total Solution The Miss Mac Diary! Operation Egypt!!!

    Hi ya, I'm not sure about you hair loss, but when I did LL I lost hair when I started eating. The explanation I was given was that while on a vlcd your hair does not shred like it does in normal life, as you have so few calories that your body saves them all for living, breathing, etc. When you...
  194. Gemma79

    Hannata's Exante Diary - 45 days remaining (29/07)

    Mine isn't a keto safe way, apparently, but it doesn't effect me. I chew gum, did for 5.5 months on LL and never had effect on me other than gave me confidence when talking to people!
  195. Gemma79

    Total Solution Sarah's journey - no food till Christmas!

    Monday mornings are always a great day to weigh, but still 2lbs is still 2pm in the right direction. Well done so far, sounds like your head is in a really good place, I also did a md's trip today with son and hubby when we were held up in traffic jam on m1, but I felt fine, and even fed some of...
  196. Gemma79

    Total Solution Anniegolightly whose not so light...not YET!

    Well done Annie, I agree the bars aren't as nice as the exante ones, but nice to have the variety. Huge well done on getting under 200lbs, I'm not far behind you, can't wait!!
  197. Gemma79

    Gemma's diary to slimdom!

    Well pretty sure I must be in ketosis, although I was feeling 'hungry' around 4pm, I then did dinner, bathed and put boys to bed and then realized it was 8pm and I hasn't had my 3rd pack! So just enjoyed a latte, now time to browse forum before apprentice final, woho go Tim!
  198. Gemma79

    Gemma's diary to slimdom!

    I waved DQ! Hi ya violet, doing really well, day 4 and so far so good. I'm in the zone! Not taking xenical, but see going to see GP to still get it for refeed ;) still really enjoying the packs and although Ive had a few moments of feeling sorry for myself, I've soon got over them and...
  199. Gemma79

    July starters

    Well day 4 is here for me, and although its been hard at times, I feel great and can't wait for that first weigh in, then I know I will be in the zone and only a few months till goal, feels great to be in control. How's everyone else doing?
  200. Gemma79

    Which asda bars?

    I like the exante bars, but it's quite nice to have the difference with the other bars.
  201. Gemma79

    Starting tomorrow

    Haha I remember almost having a 'when Harry met sally' moment when I first ate fruit after 6 months on LL, was amazing! Welcome aboard Sarah, there is a thread on here for all July starters so come join us so we can support each other. Remember this isn't about luck, it's about choices, we can...
  202. Gemma79

    Choc Shakes

    Hehe I had my first choc hot shake tonight and was a little disappointed with it, first one that I haven't really liked, but livable with sweeteners and hot.
  203. Gemma79

    Not happy!!

    I agree with the above, guilt tends to lead to more over eating! Try to move on and make a commitment for tomorrow. You'll be fine pizzle x
  204. Gemma79

    Day 2 - FAIL!

    Have a good day tomorrow baby, make the choices that are right for you x
  205. Gemma79

    July starters

    Welcome Stephanie and well done on your loss to date, bloody amazing!
  206. Gemma79

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk! Day 3 and going strong
  207. Gemma79

    Disappointed at the cinema!

    We'll be going to see HP this week so will take coke zero in advance, that's for the heads up!
  208. Gemma79

    July starters

    Of course dawn, everyone is welcome! Really happy to see so many here who started this month, will be great getting to know you all. And hi ya violet! I'm doing total source, just shakes and bars as I didn't like soups on LL however, I have to say the exante products are so much nicer so may try...
  209. Gemma79

    July starters

    Yay so pleased to see so many July starters, taking this step to change our lives feels amazing, I'm so excited! Day 3 today N and so far so good. Hope you all have a fab weekend, I'm off to stay with the in-laws for the night, looking forward to it but know they will not like that I'm not...
  210. Gemma79

    Gemma's diary to slimdom!

    Well last night went well, had a lovely evening 1 diet coke and lots of water. Feeling good today. Had a banana shake this morning, lovely too! Now off to Oxford for the weekend to see the in laws, hopefully they wont be too disappointed and understand why I am doing this diet. They are all...
  211. Gemma79

    Gemma's diary to slimdom!

    Just about to cook son and hubby dinner and the hunger pangs have started! Gurgling tummy, well I guess this is what I wanted, sooner they are here, sooner they can go and we can welcome ketosis and metal mouth haha!
  212. Gemma79

    July starters

    Hi all - thought I'd make a new thread for all July starters to check in and support each other. I was part of a thread like this on the LL board when I started in 2009 and found it really helpful having a place where those of us on similar journeys could go and talk. So hoping to have the same...
  213. Gemma79

    newbie.

    Welcome and good luck, I'm on day 2 and so far so good!
  214. Gemma79

    Having a bit of a :(

    Ah see that my motivation for this weight loss too, so I can run with my boys and not be the fat mum watching from the sidelines, thanks for reminding me of that xx
  215. Gemma79

    Gemma's diary to slimdom!

    Oh my word, just had lunch, choc orange bar and really enjoyed it. I had told myself it didn't matter what they taste like, this diet is about so much more than that, but it helps that I actually find them tasty!
  216. Gemma79

    Hannata's Exante Diary - 45 days remaining (29/07)

    Best of luck to a speedy ketosis phase
  217. Gemma79

    I'm always surrounded by food!

    Us women certainly are super women! I know when I was on LL I became obsessed with cooking and food shows, my food 'porn'. I became a feeder and I loved it, but I made sure I made healthy food and it was real fun.
  218. Gemma79

    Having a bit of a :(

    Oh bless you, huge virtual hugs! I think we all feel that way at times, it's important to remember you are making choices to change your health and subsequently the way you look. Try to celebrate your success and know that in just a few months you could be at your goal, I'm so looking forward to...
  219. Gemma79

    Gemma's diary to slimdom!

    Woho my packs have arrived! Having my first strawberry shake one, it's actually really nice, a lot thicker than LL shakes and the bars look nice, looking forward to that later. Let's get day 2 under my belt! Off to the pub later with friends, some who don't know I am doing the diet, but it's not...
  220. Gemma79

    Mandys brand spanking new diary

    Wow Mandy well done you, hope you have a great weekend x
  221. Gemma79

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk honk 100% day one!!
  222. Gemma79

    Gemma's diary to slimdom!

    I ordered yesterday about 1pm, got an email this evening telling me I will receive the packs tomorrow so pleased about that. Had a LL vanilla shake with coffee, hot, earlier. Was really yummy and happy to remember that taste. Got 1 more pack as done LL today so will enjoy a hot chocolate...
  223. Gemma79

    Day One

    we sound similar kathryn, I started exante today after doing LL last year, although today I've actually used my LL packs as my exante have not arrived yet! I've ordered a months worth so will have to just 'suck it up' if I don't like the taste. Hope tomorrow is better for you and quickly into...
  224. Gemma79

    Gemma's diary to slimdom!

    thanks DQ - I won't be using the 2 I have got then! MY ordered still hasn't arrived, I thought it was meant to be next day delivery? ThankfullyI do have about 6 more LL packs so will be OK, but would have been mightily annoyed if I had done day 1 for nothing! Still doing OK, but it was hard...
  225. Gemma79

    Total Solution Anniegolightly whose not so light...not YET!

    just read some of your diary annie, seems like you are doing really well and in a good head space, this diet is so much about your head! It's weird how everyone thinks it's ok to comment on weight loss but not weight gain isn't it? I had a lot of friends tell me to stop now, you've done enough...
  226. Gemma79

    Gemma's diary to slimdom!

    thanks DQ - packs have still not arrived, so popped to asda and got some of those measure up bars everyones talking about, bagin for £2. Had the chocolate toffee one for lunch and was nice. Hungry is staying away for now, long may it! I also got some of the asda tetras, are we allowed to...
  227. Gemma79

    Gemma's diary to slimdom!

    well I've decided to move over to exante for a while. The plan is that I keep going to my GP and getting the pills as I will want them again when close to target, and he might not let me have them then! hehe. Feeling in a good place mentally, feel ready to take control again. I've not felt out...
  228. Gemma79

    Gemma's diary to slimdom!

    thank you so much, they mean the world to me, I want to be a happy, healthy mum for them. Well my exante hasn't arrived yet and I am starting to get hungry so I've just had my LL porridge that I had left, tasted good, just how I remember it. Also had over 1 litre of water so far so that's...
  229. Gemma79

    another 100% challenge....

    Can I join in? Day 1 for me today! Excited and scared, I know this will be a hard week, but onwards and downwards. Gemma 0/7 Emma I hope you are feeling better soon, I had my gall bladder out years ago, made a huge change to my life! As for when to start back on tfr, that's only something I...
  230. Gemma79

    Really disappointed this week so far :(

    Have faith, the diet works, it is impossible not to! By the end of the week I'm sure you will see the results you want and be happy x
  231. Gemma79

    Hmmm

    Weight fluctuates a lot over the day, weighing at night then in the morning can see a 4 lb loss for me, so if you want to really measure weight loss the best is to weigh once a week at the same time of day, very hard to do though, I'm a serial weigher!
  232. Gemma79

    7/7/11 starters.

    Fantastic guys! Keep up the good work and thanks for the motivation x x
  233. Gemma79

    Gemma's diary to slimdom!

    Hi beach body, will look forward to reading how you get on, we can do this, just remember this is a choice we are making, we are not in prison. so day 1, water in hand and feeling really good. Bottoms up and here's to quick ketosis! Hope you are all having a lovely Thursday!
  234. Gemma79

    7/7/11 starters.

    Just read this thread and so nice to see how well you are all doing, I'm starting tomorrow and really excited, can't wait to be at this point next week, roll on ketosis.
  235. Gemma79

    I have boobies and a bum !

    Haha, that's great, you show off you new found boobies, I'm looking forward to bring reacquainted with mine soon!
  236. Gemma79

    Gemma's diary to slimdom!

    Ok so here it is, the eve before I start my new journey, my 2nd time on a vlcd, but the 1st on exante. my story so far: I have been over weight all my adult life until February 2010 when after 5 months of LL I reached my goal weight and felt amazing. I really enjoyed my time on LL, I had a...
  237. Gemma79

    Loving this diet!!!!

    ditto ditto! Just ordered my shakes and bars, really excited! I did a vlcd last year so know what to expect and can't wait to feel slim and sexy again!
  238. Gemma79

    July Fitness challenge

    30 mins at gym today: Kes: 40 hours- 2.5 hours done, 37.5 to go. Claire:40 hours - 2 done, 38 to go Violet : 40 hours -3 done - 37 to go. Mizkirsty : 40 hours - 4 done - 36 to go. Jacqui : 20 hours - 1 done - 19 to go Gemma : 20 hours - 7 done - 13 to go Zafi : 30 hours - 0 done - 30 to go...
  239. Gemma79

    Exante and exercise

    aren't you lot a lovely bunch? thank you so much for the replies! I think you have convinced me that exante is what I need right now, I want fast results as I am back to work in September and things will only get harder then, so now is the time to get this weight off! After losing 6 stone with...
  240. Gemma79

    July Fitness challenge

    another hour swimming last night: Kes: 40 hours- 2.5 hours done, 37.5 to go. Claire:40 hours - 2 done, 38 to go Violet : 40 hours -3 done - 37 to go. Mizkirsty : 40 hours - 4 done - 36 to go. Jacqui : 20 hours - 1 done - 19 to go Gemma : 20 hours - 6.5 done - 13.5 to go Zafi : 30 hours - 0...
  241. Gemma79

    Exante and exercise

    Hi all - I'm thinking of switching to Exante to kick start my loss, currently healthy eating and on pills. However I have just discovered the gym and loving exercise. Having done ll before I remember a lack of energy, certainly at first. This drastically improved as I lost weight. My question is...
  242. Gemma79

    Gemma's diary to slimdom!

    Thanks all for the kind words. And the kick up the bum I needed! I will do this, I won't quit till I get to my goal, but really thinking of doing a vlcd for a bit to speed up this process! I know this is how I want to and can eat for the rest of my life. Gonna keep going this week and see where...
  243. Gemma79

    Gemma's diary to slimdom!

    :( I stayed the same today, not sure how I feel about that. Trying to make the scales not as important as making a healthy change for life, but finding it hard today. I know my exercise has been great, my food has been all within the rules, but I know there are times I am overeating becuase I...
  244. Gemma79

    July Fitness challenge

    Kes: 40 hours- 2.5 hours done, 37.5 to go. Claire:40 hours - 2 done, 38 to go Violet : 40 hours -2 done - 38 to go. Mizkirsty : 40 hours - 1 done - 39 to go. Jacqui : 20 hours - 1 done - 19 to go Gemma : 20 hours - 5.5 done - 14.5 to go Zafi : 30 hours - 0 done - 30 to go Zoso : 50 hours - 11.25...
  245. Gemma79

    The Secret Diary Of A Fat Girl..Has Her Mojo Back.. And It's here To Stay!

    Oh bunny, so sorry to feel you are having a hard time. I agree the pressure and negative thinking won't help and tends to lead to over eating or eating the wrong type of foods. I hope we can support you on here and make you feel a bit better. Good luck tomorrow, hope you have a great day x x x
  246. Gemma79

    Gemma's diary to slimdom!

    Well tomorrow is wi in day and I feel like I've had a good week mentally but not sure my loss will be high, but I'm on with that, this is not meant to be a quick fix, it's meant to be a life long one, must remember that! I've eaten fairly well, I am aware that there are times when I still out...
  247. Gemma79

    who,s the man???

    Oh wow well done Sam, make sure you Always celebrate your achievements x
  248. Gemma79

    not eating enough!!

    Hi Sam. I lost 6 stone last year, following a meal replacement diet. I've put 5 stone back on while having a baby. This time I'm following xenicals diet and really enjoying it. The results are slower, but like you I want to make a life long change and that's much more about the mental side of...
  249. Gemma79

    July Fitness challenge

    Kes: 40 hours- 2.5 hours done, 37.5 to go. Claire:40 hours - 2 done, 38 to go Violet : 40 hours -2 done - 38 to go. Mizkirsty : 40 hours - 1 done - 39 to go. Jacqui : 20 hours - 1 done - 19 to go Gemma : 20 hours -5 done - 15 to go Zafi : 30 hours - 0 done - 30 to go Zoso : 50 hours - 9.5 done -...
  250. Gemma79

    he didn't recognise me!!!

    What a fantastic story! Enjoy every compliment and moment like this. You wasn't it!
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