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Well first of all, you have every right to be at a support group, that's what they're for! You usually have to give a small nominal amount of money at them so it's handy that way too! Other people did have worse problems than me at the group I went to but it's not a case of "who's worse off"...

Hi Sarah, I don't post too often however I do pop in for inspiration every so often! I'm always interested in how someone with depression is progressing as I too found the health service pretty poor for treating depression. I was lucky in that I could pay for therapy however I still didn't find...

Oh I would also avoid alcohol, sugary food and caffeine because they cause your blood sugar to spike so this would probably lead to mood swings. What you eat can definitely help make you feel better..and obviously weight loss too yay:) If I'm stressed, then chamomile tea is good, plus I've heard...

Hi I stopped posting on minimins a while back however I log on the odd time for motivation :) I saw that you're struggling to find support for your depression so hopefully the following helps you a bit: Pieta House in Lucan, Co. Dublin http://www.pieta.ie/urgent-suicide-help.html would be a...

I'm leaving minimins! I emailed the web admin earlier saying I wanted to delete my account, just thought I'd let everyone know:) Minimins was motivating me at the start but I just think I need to go back to gym, do aerobics classes etc. and take the focus off food! Its been great chatting to you...

oh is it? I did it originally when it was called the core plan and no type of bread was on the list, just ryvita or crackerbread. I don't intend in changing what works for me now but I'm sure the updated version is just as effective

Everyone has self-doubt in some form, we are all human after all. It's just that you have to take control and not let self-doubt take over if that makes sense? You do have your meetings for support and minimins..try to round up friends and family for support too, maybe do an exercise class or...

I would say 1-2 slices of bread, that's a normal portion size..anymore than that is overeating really. Just keep thinking of healthy portion sizes when you're eating-I found this link useful as before I had no idea what a healthy portion actually was! Portion size | Bupa UK The whole thing...

I just finished reading "One Day"-I got sucked in by the hype!! But omg what a letdown..It was an enjoyable, light read but one that you'd have to take with a pinch of salt. I don't want to give the whole plot away(!) but did anyone else come away thinking that it was a bit disappointing?

You didn't know so it's just an innocent mistake, no need to beat yourself up! You've been making great food choices so one smoothie is highly unlikely to have any impact! Oh Innocent smoothies do a little 250ml smoothie bottle that is pretty good points wise and portion controlled as long as...

i'd echo what everyone else has to say and I'd just say cut all contact. this is really important because at the start of a breakup, you're tempted to cave in but this is a bad idea no matter what anyone says! change your number if you have to-delete his number *and* his texts so you've no...

Yeah that really rigid dieting isn't sustainable in the long run and it just messes with your head too!! I am enjoying being on the Points Plan for a change. I will probably go back to the Core Plan as it is what suits me best but the flexibility of the Points Plan is making me a bit less...

well done on your weight loss breda!:) Great food choices btw! x

Thanks Carly and Breda:) I have been eating okay-ish yesterday and today actually..Points wise I had 21 yesterday which was 2 over my limit (I'm at 19 points on discover plan) but then today I had 8 points so it evened out. I genuinely wasn't that hungry today, probably because I overate...

Thanks Breda-thats sensible advice you've given me:) I tend to do everything to excess-including dieting! Its just my personality type but I am going to focus more of my attention on other interests and areas in my life (i.e. not dieting) because I am giving it too much thought and thats not...

oops i double checked the uncle bens curry sauces, they're really high in points!! just stick with the sweet and sour one!!

Cost Benefit Analysis of obsessing about food and weight Advantages 1. Learn new random facts about food, learned nutritional content of foods 2. Learned new recipes, I can cook better, able to cook for friends and family, sampled lots of different cuisines on holidays 3. It gives me the...

Hiya, breda's given you some really good ideas there..:) You could chop a piece of fruit into your cereal. I like chopped bananas and 3 almonds on weetabix that are heated in the microwave for 2 minutes with some skimmed milk. You can add them to porridge either. Almonds are really healthy but...

Aw are you okay carly? It can be scary going out of your comfort zone (re the fruit and veg), I can relate as I was unable to cook til a few years ago! What worked for me was starting off slowly. Fry in some garlic, onion, chicken, some peppers and sweetcorn and then add the sauce you...

Thanks carly:) I have disordered eating patterns so I'm using CBT techniques like the ones above to solve this. I have a post on CBT links on the "bring you head and your mind will follow" section precisely because I think a lot of dieters have the same thinking errors that can sabotage their...

You have almost 2 weeks to clean the house so it is totally do-able. Take a deep breath. Break it down. Which area of the house is the messiest? Do that first. I would advice cleaning your bathroom, kitchen and hall first as these are the rooms that visitors see the most. Declutter each room...

Hi guys Here are some CBT links..I've seen a few threads where people are looking for information on CBT so clearly there is a high demand for it! A lot of dieters comfort eat or are prone to emotional eating..if so, knowing your thinking errors and how to stop them can help :) Plus some of...

CBT Applied!! lol I knew it would come in handy!! Thinking errors 1. magnification/blowing it out of proportion/catastrophising definitely a case of making a mountain out of a molehill. It's only one meal. Even if the food is bland, it won't kill me and I will have enough to satisfy my...

Tips to motivate myself!! and others too of course!!!!:) Use salsa on stuff-plain baked potatoes, courgette, broccoli, asparagus-0 points for 1tbsp, point it in after that. Roast veg ideas: Halved carrots with a bit of cumin, rosemary and olive oil Quartered parsnips with bashed thyme...

aw thanks girlies! I have been feeling so disconnected this week, that's the best word for it..disconnected. I tried points this week and I always eat more on points.. I am allowed 19 points per day on the old plan, not sure what equivalent that is. I always think "oh but 19 points is too...

urgh I'm having the day from HELL. It will pass, I will stick to my points! I've been so good so far, I can do it! I will not anything get me down!!!!!!! phew, feel much better now!

Okay my positives for today: 1. Doing more CBT work, its much easier now than it was at the start, it's getting like second nature almost:) 2. Drank a ton of water and herbal tea-I've mastered that habit now I would say 3. Stuck to my points-I switched to points on the discover programme as I...

Thanks Carly:) Hope your week is going well hun! Okay to recap my week: Positives: 1. Drinking more water, 3-4 litres a day. 2. My persistence, getting back on track in the past 2 days. 3. Working on CBT:) I am pretty pleased with my progress there, getting through it quickly..motivated...

I've been lurking on yours and honey's food diaries for the past few weeks. Omg my mouth salivates every time I see the food, gives me good ideas for unusual food combinations..I haven't eaten half of the food you cook lol:p I'm doing weight watchers but I'm sure you won't mind if I follow:)...

Ok my 3 positives today are: 1. fresh trout to cook later..yum 2. making spag bol for family, they havent tried it yet but they will love it, its already bit of a hit with my friends! 3. got my goals organised yesterday Hmm think I may just post here once a week/month from now on, getting a...

My 3 positive things: 1. Hot water bottle..god my feet are so bloody cold!! 2. Hot tea! 3. Drank tons of water today

Self-Efficacy=self-belief *"I have the skills to do this", I can do this as long as I work hard (lack of effort, not lack of ability), motivated, try new things, persistent, feel more in control of his/her life (internal locus of control as opposed to an external locus of control). Things are a...

Okay here are my tips: 1. What triggers you to overeat? a) Is it a certain situation? Social situations eg. chocolates in work, cinema snacks, eating out, drinks with friends at weekends. b) Places e.g. supermarket, newsagents, cinemas etc. c) People i.e. negative people. d)...

Yep, after a while your weight will stay the same and it will reach a plateau. Just keep at it, keep persisting and you will get there. Also, you will have to work harder at it after the first few weeks..the weight flies off the first month but then after that, you have to knuckle down, you...

aw thanks for the compliment breda! :) yup I was lucky to get such a good GP, he checks everything and doesn't mind me asking him questions. I have no idea why depression is a taboo subject tbh but I think the more people that talk about it openly, the more that taboo will eventually become a...

have you tried CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) for your depression? I found it really good for my depression and sorting out depressed thoughts, you can do it yourself or else go to a CBT therapist..I would recommend "Overcoming Depression" by Paul Gilbert and "Feeling Good Handbook" by David...

mm casseroles sound nice and comforting..i love making my own soup in winter too, so warm and filling! Good that you stayed within points too! x

glad your first day of work experience went well hun! x

Don't let the very slight gain get you down, you're in the right frame of mind to lose weight and will get it off in no time! Your aims are really good and realistic, I used to learn how to cook one recipe a week, its definitely better to build it up over time! Its funny cos I love cooking now...

oh my GP made me do a blood test to check my thyroid before he put me on anti depressants but all was fine thankfully!:) Yeah I've really found the CBT helpful for depression, weight watchers is CBT too pretty much and the Beck Diet Solution book so it all ties in! My GP recommended I do...

You're not going to lose 5lbs unless you crash-diet...If you're strict with your exercise and diet, you'll lose 2-3 lbs.

Thanks Carly! I know I can, just bad day/blip!!:) Feeling good again today:D Ok, my positives today are: 1. found these amazing period houses on a walk yesterday, heard all about their history. I love history and architecture! 2. saw a cute guy yday 3. only ate when I was hungry today and yday

Food Diary: 19.09.2011 Monday Breakfast Not hungry so didn't have anything- I'm only going to eat when I'm hungry from now on

Thanks Jo:) Ok my positives yesterday were: 1. was in a good mood, had fun 2. drank herbal tea 3. got a lot done yesterday, was very motivated Ok today has been a bad day! I got seeds of self-doubt in my head and it took me ages to get that negative voice out of my head! I finally said "give...

Well I like Core because I love cooking from scratch but if you don't like cooking/don't have enough time to cook, you'd probably struggle on it. There's 21 optional points (prob 42 on the new plan, you would have to ask your leader about that to make sure) to spend on treats each week...

Thanks jo :) My 3 positive thoughts for today: 1. I did chores I had been putting off for ages 2. Used cocoa butter on my skin so my skin smells soo good :) 3. Got perspective on something that was annoying me previously and feel better for it! Ok I'm not meant to have 4 but I was proud I...

I'm not doing the propoints, I did WeightWatchers before successfully with their Core plan-dunno if you know it?:) With that, I get a food list that I can eat from and 21 optional old WW points for treats. Don't really treat myself after weigh in but I do use my 21 optional points for things...

oh well done breda on your great day! I know you can do it:) Oh I started doing the 3 positive things too, it puts you in a good mood, doesnt it!:p

aw thanks hun, yeah i had a great day today so i could've thought of more positives actually!!:D Oh I saw this quote and it really struck a chord with me so I'm posting it here for inspiration. It obviously can apply to anything but definitely to weight loss too:) “Being myself includes...

lol breda!! I haven't been amazing this week eating wise but I'm getting back on tract now phew!:) Oh I'm going to start the 3 positive things a day thing, its such a good idea!! Ok my three positive things today are: 1. Really nice sunset today. I could see a tinge of pink in the sky. I...

How about eating more vegetables and protein? You can get frozen fish in Aldi for relatively cheap (most people like cod or salmon:) ) Wrap it in tin foil and put dried dill (fresh dill would obviously be better but I'm thinking of a student budget :) ) and lemon juice on the fillet. Wrap the...

I think it's because the old sabotaging negative thoughts creep in. For me anyway, I have this "I will be perfect at X stone (whatever my goal weight) but until, I'm not good enough" thought in my head which I'm sure most dieters do too! But it's not true, which I have to remind myself...

It's just habit/learned behaviour and you CAN train yourself out of it. I'm proof of it. I never drank water really, you swear it would choke me before! But now I drank 3 litres of water each day quite happily. I'm not boasting but just to say, it CAN be done, you just have to believe its...

aw are you sick? :( yeah a bath sounds lovely, hot water bottle in bed is always good too :) the chicken and sweetcorn with the sauce sounds lovely, nice start to cooking!!! :D once you weigh in, you'll know where you're at now and can keep going forward :) my weekend was quiet enough...

(edited to make it more realistic:) )

Okay, plan for this week: 1. Manage thoughts *Journal each night-log of thoughts, like a daily record -thought records ABC DEFs (dispute thoughts) -do at the end of the day It'll be like an evaluation of how the day went 2. Manage feelings Do some of the mindfulness and self-soothe...

yeah i remember a weight watchers leader told us that chocolate was basically lard covered in cocoa powder..that put me off chocolate for so long! just having that visual image in my head!! theres this hynotherapist marisa peer and she does similar stuff on her website, she has all these...

Thanks yeah I've been researching the link between overeating, depression and exercise. I knew it just wasn't in my imagination:p I was reading that certain foods are addictive because of the chemical reactions they produce: Are All Foods Addictive? - Addiction and Recovery

Okay, this is a bit of an old thread but basically overeating over long periods of time changes your brain chemistry so you start craving food more and more. They did brain scans of people who overeat regularly and they are similar to someone with another addiction like alcoholism or drug...

yw..hope you're good too hun:) *** Overeating triggers dopamine, the brain's reward system. The more you overeat, the more dopamine is produced. And now high levels of dopamine are being linked to depression. Overeating and depression are linked-common link dopamine cycle: 1. overeat->...

ooh i like that thought jo, will keep it in mind! hope your operation went well:) thanks mifford, yeah I've been a yo-yo dieter before so I've been dealing with the psychological aspects more now. I totally know what you mean :) There is a "honeymoon period" to a diet with me-normally at...

Yeah I'm finding weight watchers good-I just use their "simply filling" technique because I'm not a fan of counting points! I've heard of people losing a lot of weight on slimming world so it seems good. Their recipes look yummy! :P I think I'm too used to weight watchers now though! x

I had this dilemna before but I decided to just BREAK the cycle for once and for all. Don't wait, just decide that you're going to break it. If you wait, you will be literally waiting forever. Even if you don't like yourself right now, you can always accept yourself. You can say "this is how I...

im good hun:) nah 8stone isn't overweight for a 5'1 person..I'm between 5'1 and 5'2 (i just round up to 5'2) so I know lol:) If you're 8stone, your BMI would be about 20/21 which is totally ok (you can be 18.5-24 on the BMI scale), 7stone would be about 18 or 19 BMI i would guess? So...

Yup you can get it on amazon. The Beck Diet Solution: Train your brain to think like a thin person: Amazon.co.uk: Judith S. Beck: Books It's all CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), weight watchers programme is too so it works really well in tandem with the weight watchers programme:) The...

the mannequin is just that..a mannequin, not a real person. Never looked at it that way, even at my biggest weight. Think you're just being too self-critical, you can buy clothes that flatter your shape x You will still have the same problems you have now when you're thin, only you'll be...

I can relate to the all-or-nothing mentality regarding food..would you find the Beck Diet Solution book good breda? I've been using it myself and I've found good:) Well done on getting back to class! I know how daunting that is but you've done it, and will be back on track in no time I'm sure! x

looks good! x

what height are you? Weight watchers will usually recommend its members staying within a BMI of 20-25 as it's easier to maintain, but a BMI of 18.5-24 is fine:) 8stone sounds fine, pretty realistic if you stick to weight watchers:) I need to build up to 28 exercise points myself so I know...

hi jessie well done on weight loss so far!:) your goal is totally do-able:) Follow the weight watchers programme to the letter-do your food tracker, count your exercise points (try building them up to 28 eventually) and drink lots of water and you will get there! Plan your meals in advance if...

hi nadine welcome to minimins:) Points will be good for you with shift work..you could bring low point food like a sandwich/ham salad/fruit/special k bar etc in with you. Good that you've sorted your surroundings, always easier to get started when theres healthy food in the house! x

Sounds like you're off to a great start!:) I'm doing weight watchers and the beck diet solution too and they're great!:) keep posting and let us know how you're getting on! x

Oh you'll enjoy it, I'd say!:) Yeah my weekend was great I had an amazing pamper session last night..felt soo good afterwards x

I haven't tried Lighter Life but it just sounds so unhealthy, almost setting yourself up to fail. I apologise if I'm offending people on Lighter Life but you need to learn how to change your eating habits for the long term, not just go on a 500 calorie diet to get the bulk of the weight off...

can i pose the opposite question? what do people do that *speeds* up weight loss?

Don't Wait for Motivation If you wait to get motivated, you'll be waiting for the rest of your life. You have to create motivation, the same way that a drug addict or alcoholic needs to create the motivation to kick the habit. If you do just keep waiting, just like an addict, you may wait until...

thanks :) yeah things are good, a LOT of stress at the start of the week so I comfort ate a bit! I've got back on track now though, on week 2 of the C25K and doing some yoga poses to chill out! How are you getting on the C25K yourself? x

urgh no, dont ask the guy out! let the guy do the chasing x

oh seriously just ignore this crap, they're only jealous that you're doing better than them. You have to give them a proverbial two fingers by working even harder at your weight loss goals! x

yeah special k is so sugary, doesnt fill me up either! It's not too bad with a banana if I had nothing else around..Weetabix and all bran aren't too bad sugar-wise in comparison:) A lot more filling too! Ooh do you know whats nice on porridge? Cinnamon! Vanilla essence is nice too. I tried...

Losing weight is all well and good but you need to work on your self-esteem too:) Your husband is seeing you as you really are but you are being too self-critical. It's a common thing with women but learn to take your husband's comments at face value..if he says you're gorgeous, then yes he...

oh ok cool boggins, thanks for explaining!:) my ipod is broke atm so i've been counting the seconds to run/walk in my head lol

It's not really about what they say, it's more about the confidence the person exudes. I've been chatted up in random places like a park and I think that's pretty ballsy. If you are in a smoking area and someone asks you whether you have a light-that works. Or else asking what time it is. I know...

Too much sugar-avoid!!!!! Brown bread Fruit weetabix (sugar is third on list of ingredients) all bran (sugar is second on list of ingredients) flavoured waters it bloats me anyway! *** Note to self: Don't let him ruin my progress!!!

personal responsibility 100%-my new habit to do *Read Maintainer's stories at least once a week-very motivating. Inspiring advice I found here: Try and set yourself some realistic 'rules'. may sound daft, but as someone who has messed up before, it think it can help until maintaining your...

Okay here are some useful sites: www.studentdepression.org lots of info on treatment options for depression, plus good book list for CBT workbooks. Overcoming Low Self-Esteem is good, ditto the Beck Diet Solution book by Judith Beck for dieters. I've heard a lot of praise for "The Feeling Good...

Personally I don't bother calorie counting. I just eat clean-I eat natural foods, cook from scratch. Its simpler. The only things I really "cheat" on occasionally are brown bread and fruit which isn't too bad really :) I have 2 tbsp/30g oats (pinhead oats are the best but the others will do)...

yw guys:) I've been using vitamin E cream on stretchmarks and they ARE fading!!! I've also been drinking lots of water, eating almonds that have vitamin E in them so that prob is helping too. If you are buying anti-wrinkle cream, get one that has vitamin A, C, E in it or else it will just...

Yeah I had this problem so I know exactly where you're coming from! It'll take about a week for your sugar cravings to go but once they go, they will stay gone provided you stay off the sugar. You could try replacing the bread with ryvita, I know it's not exactly the same thing but if you dip...

Green and Blacks do nice dark chocolate too. It's a bit more expensive than cadburys but it's good quality. You could try have low fat hot chocolate also if you need a chocolate fix or else Skinny Cow chocolate ice lollies which are about 90calories each I think, most of the big supermarkets...

58lbs/4st2 still to go. Goal Date: Jan 31st 5 months and 2 weeks. 4st in 5 months really. 56lbs ->so that would be 11lbs/12lbs on average a month. 3lb weight loss each week to hit 12lbs a month. Ok cool, I know what I have to do now!!! :) February-May Toning up-tummy, bum, thighs, arms...

has anyone watched "food inc."? It's a documentary on youtube about the processed meat industry in America. It seriously put me off supermarket-bought meat and just processed food in general!

I have depression.. yep I do think there is a direct correlation between the two. There have been studies done which show that people with self-compassion have less depression, are happier and are better at losing weight. Self-compassion is just being kind to yourself especially your...

Yeah exercise is my achilles heel too Breda! I go walking to my local park and it's really peaceful because you can see people walking their dogs, the grass was just freshly cut yesterday. I might go feeling a bit stressed out a lot of the time, not really wanting to do it at all lol but I...

Are you depressed? Maybe you should pop into your GP and say how you feel. Weight gain can be really depressing! I totally know the feeling!! Lifestyle changes will definitely help too. Things like getting an early night in bed, no alcohol, no caffeine, eating well etc. Pamper sessions-things...

that's the attitude hun! :) *** Note to self Manage My Thoughts Habit The diet mindset sees eating well and exercising as a chore so there would always be resistance to actually doing it-basically its like an uphill battle. But it's not a battle. I started drinking water to clear my skin up...

Thanks morrigan...yes I have that same fear too, that I won't be happy. Logically, I know that I can make my own happiness and success. I also know that it's a bit of an assumption to make about the future, that I don't know what will happen in the future but yes, I still have that fear..What...

Mine is definitely to lose my obsession with food, my weight and my body. I know I will get to my goal weight, tone up and set myself further goals but I wonder whether I will ever be satisfied? I always feel my efforts are not good enough, that I need to do more..this drives me on but it is...

Hey you can have chicken tikka with boiled rice or salad at an indian, thats def your best option points wise! http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?art_id=216&tabnum=5&subnav=FOOD+&+RECIPES For dessert, you could have fruit salad or else pop into a newsagent and buy a Solero...

Hi Breda glad you had a good hol! Holidays are not the best time for being on a diet, I know! I would echo what the others say, the time when you don't want to go to a meeting is the time you need it most! :) You are very organised with your food plan and tracker so you will get the 4lbs off in...

Thanks hun!:) I like copying and pasting references that may come in handy later on! I'm tackling my emotional eating with the Beck Diet Solution Book etc, it's really good:) how are you getting on yourself:P

Beck Diet Solution: www.beckdietsolution.com - Dietary Charts Weight Watchers Community User Blog Response Cards - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community Beck Diet Solution Follow the exercises. *Focus on one habit each week. I prob won't keep up a different habit a day initially...

Yes I'm doing the Beck Diet Solution Book and I'm finding it really good. I would also recommend a food diary and an exercise diary plus a weekly food plan and a weekly exercise plan. Once you start to goal set your food and exercise, it does get easier.. Oh I also think have a bottle of water...

should you not just eat when you're hungry? sometimes i only want 2 meals a day, not three

lunges and squats are good for thighs..also running, walking, cycling..

Omega 3 is good for depression but you're better getting it from your food than taking the fish oils (your body will absorb more that way). Oily fish like salmon, leafy green vegetables like broccoli, spinach and nuts and seeds are full of omega 3. I do notice an improvement in my nails-I...

Rewards for exercise: *cocoa body moisturiser each night *eventually will buy dove gradual self tanner..am a bit pale atm! Weigh-In: 11 stone 1lb weight loss argh why do i keep saying I will exercise and not do it?? silly girl! I'm disasppointed with myself now :/ On the bright side though...

Core Plan Hunger Scale (alternative scale) It's called a "Comfort Zone Scale" WeightWatchers.com - Online - Core Plan Guide: About Core Foods I prefer the 1-10 one though tbh! Advantages of the core plan: *training yourself to eat well *filling food so overeating is less likely *no counting...

Update: Habits I am currently doing: *eating when I am hungry *hunger scale *eating until I'm full I've only had porridge, quarter an apple, 3 almonds, skim milk and cinnamon so far today but then I haven't been running around a lot so I haven't needed the energy or felt hungry. I ate slowly...

I think self-awareness is knowing your good points and bad points. That is step no 1 and I can safely tick that off. I do think self-acceptance is a one day at a time thing though. It is ongoing, I don't think there is a "final" destination. It's interesting I say that because I've always...

Slogans I like: eat only when I must and exercise whenever I can eat until 80% full eat the food only and not the emotion Tips: *relax before you start eating-take a few deep breaths *hunger scale-stay between 3-6 *eat slowly and mindfully, savour each bite *eat when hungry only *eat until...

Daily Goals continued: 1. Food tracker 2. Write out food planner for tomorrow 3. Do response cards 4. Eat slowly and mindfully 5. Always eat sitting down 6. Do one planned exercise and one incidental 7. Do mood diary at each meal 8. Drink 3 litres of water each day 9. Use vit e cream! 10...

why ty:p look what I found on tumblr!! That's Jillian Michaels, before she lost weight and afterwards!! :) Definite motivation for me, she is so toned now!!! *** How to deal with diet saboteurs: Diet Saboteur Information from OnHealth *** French Diet Beck thinks that it is how...

Ooh well done on the amazing weight loss hun!! Omg I so know what you mean about friends dragging you down..one of my friends is quite jealous of my progress but I'm not annoyed, I'm just using it as extra fuel to motivate me to goal! :) But having said that, everyone else around me has been...

Measurements: Waist: 44'' (was 46'') Hips: 44'' Thighs: 22.5'' Arms: 13'' I measured them on Sunday but forgot to write them in! My weighing scales is broke so need to get a new one asap! I took my measurements instead-will take measurements as well as actual weight from now on!

I can give you some tips hayley..just one thing, you're losing the weight now so why the name "fathayley"? Isn't it a bit harsh on yourself? You'll be at goal in a few months time after all girl!! :) Do you have a food diary? What do you normally eat? Post your food diary on here so we can...

ooh that sounds meoww :) I'm just realising that "Taking care of yourself" means prioritising your own needs as well as pamper sessions! I think it means saying no when you don't want to do things, only do things you want to do etc! And making sure that you take care of yourself by sticking to...

Nah it's an okay BMI for my height. I am an apple shape so that is part of the reason for the slighter lower weight too. When I'm a lower weight, there obv isn't as much of a tummy!:P Toning and exercise will be able to help things along too of course :)

Nah it's still an okay BMI for my height. Were I taller, say 5'10 or something, then it would be too low

Ooh well done on the weight loss hun!! :) Yes I know how fashion oriented London is but on the upside think of all the places you'll get to shop in when you get to goal! I think there's societal pressure on people to "have it all" especially women-to look hot, perhaps have kids, be married...

wow I can't believe he actually told you that's why he dumped you! That's the harshest reason ever!! Believe me, you are *much* better off without him! And remember, success is the best revenge! :)

yw easygoing2ie and fathayley:) I think it's a good idea to figure out what body type you have also. I'm an Apple shape (slim legs and arms, rounded middle) so I need to do a lot of cardio to shift the fat, work on core and lower body through toning exercises to balance out the top. I have...

Yes, the same thing has happened to me! I weaned myself off sweetners (I used to love diet foods like Solero lollies, skinny cow lollies, weight watcher yoghurts, diet coke). It wasn't actually that hard. After a week, you're no longer craving sugar. But you have to stay off sugar or else you're...

thanks for recommendations guys!:p It's good to know which exercise dvds are actually good! I couldn't think of the name of the other Davina dvd I have, it's called "Body Buff" and it's the most challenging of the three I mentioned, gives you a good workout for sure!:) I like Jillian Michaels...

Yes feeling deprived on a diet is the worst feeling ever! If a food is outright banned, then you somehow crave it more..think it's just the idea of forbidden fruit! I'm on Weight Watchers Core Plan..I lost weight successfully on it years ago, got to a goal weight of 9stone then, kept it off...

Yes, this is definitely the most challenging of the Weight Watchers habits for me to master but we will get there all the same!:) I have asked myself what causes me to overeat and for me, anyways, it usually boils down to a need not being met in another area of my life and then overeating to...

Hi guys I'm working on the Weight Watchers "Manage Your Feelings" habit and I'm curious as to how other people manage their feelings-it'd be good to see everyone's elses suggestions :) The ways I manage mine are mindfulness, going for a walk or doing intensive exercise, herbal tea, hot...

I think a lot of people sabotage their diet because of low self-esteem-they don't think they deserve to be thin, deserve to be successful/happy etc etc. This has been an issue for me but recently, I have realised, why not me? Why am I not just as deserving as anyone else out there? Surely if I...

Aw are you ok hun? how are you getting on? Think you're probably better being in work as you'll have some routine in your life..I find keeping busy the best way of keeping depression at bay. Oh you've achieved a really good weight loss in a short time btw, you should be proud of yourself! :)...

glad you like it Blossums! :) love your pamper sessions Illa and Legomom, we deserve it after all! As L'oreal says, because we're worth it. Ooh I got complimented on my nails today!! Apparently they're lovely! :P

You're welcome!:) Oh forgot to add that push ups are good too for your arms, also good for tummy too. You can start by doing a "girl push-up" (it's like a half push-up but you'll still feel it in your arms Chest Strength Training Exercises) and then work up to a full push up. Oh I meant to...

Yep they're a lot sweeter than a normal apple. I was in the supermarket just there and Pink Lady do a cute fruit snack pack with red grape and apple that's only 43 calories. Little fruit packs are a good idea, just check the calories on them (I wouldn't buy one with more than 50 calories tbh as...

Weekly Shopping List: *1 litre skimmed milk (buy later on in the week) *blueberries (get other types of berries if there are no blueberries!) *spinach *celery-check fridge *scallions-check fridge *green peppers-check fridge *tomatoes-check fridge *cabbage-check *broccoli-buy some! *1 portion...

omg i took pics of myself in bikini earlier on today and that is motivating me sooo much to exercise!!!

Hi guys These portion sizes are copied from Tumblr! I like them so thought I'd share! :) if you're eating out/splurging lol:

Yep you can tone up your arms quite easily using household objects. You can start with tins which are about 300g each and work your way up...if you do lunges and squats (Six Week Workout | Health | Mail Online), then you can use the weights with them and work your legs, bum and arms at the same...

Hi your food diary looks good. You'll get that stone off in no time! x

hi mind if i follow your diary?:) Well done on fitting into the size 12 jeans, that must have felt great :) I do like New Look shoes too :D

Hi thought I'd pop in! :) Your food diary and losses are amazing you'll be at goal in no time!! :)

Oh wow your before and after pics are amazing! :) It's really motivating to see people's before and after pics-I was pondering whether to put ones up on here when I reach goal..I shall see! :P I'm the same height as you! How do you put your height in in the stats bit? I tried doing it but it...

Hi Karen, you're doing really well..the boxing sounds like fun!!! :) The personal trainer sounds good:) My sister has one and has gotten great results out of it. I'm doing Davina McCall aerobics dvds at the moment but think I may get a personal trainer myself to do the final bits of toning...

is your friend slim? or what weight is she herself? just don't hang out with her as much, stick with people who do support you. If you do have to hang out with her, then don't go to restaurants etc. Do other things that don't involve food. If you're meeting up with her, eat your meal before...

pink lady apple, about 60 calories I think. It's a big apple so it's quite filling. It is quite sweet too! I try not to snack though! Ryvita is handy too, about 30 calories for one.

Yep I have seen the thinspiration..it just made me feel really fat and depressed. I don't see the point comparing yourself with models etc. You have to make the best of what you yourself have. I did see a lot of people on tumblr who are really sporty or others who give out diet tips and that...

I like Clinique too! Bobbi Brown foundation gives good coverage as does Laura Mercier-the only quibble I have with those ones is the price! Lancome do good foundation too. I think it's worth spending money on foundation and concealer to get a good even base and just buy high street if you like...

I've been putting vitamin E cream on mine and I think it's better than Bio Oil. I used to use it before. I used Palmers Cocoa Butter Cream for stretchmarks on them before but I thought it was ok-some people have said it was good though. I've also been eating more omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin...

thanks hun-appreciate the concern :) ooh i had a wee look at your weight loss stats so far, you're doing very well :) *** *Manage My Thoughts Thinking errors: 1. Victim thinking *** Learn from Experience- one of Weight Watchers' Ten Winning Habits This is my example-I love it if I say so...

Yes, you CAN do it! Believe in yourself..getting the support here will defo help you, I know it helps me along :) Your meals are really good-you'll have the weight off in no time :) I try not to snack myself (I'm weight watchers) but I understand that Slimming Word gives you syns each day...

I am following Weight Watchers and am currently focusing on the "take care of yourself" habit..interested to hear the different ways we all take care of ourselves. I give myself a weekly manicure/pedicure or else stick a dark coloured nail polish on my nails. I also moisturise my body...

...boo! :p Thought I'd drop in and say hi! STS is great considering you were at a music festival :) Well done x

Weight Watchers recommends a BMI 20-24 but this is probably for legal reasons. If Weight Watchers recommended a BMI 18.5-24, then if one of their members took the diet too far and became anorexic etc, then Weight Watchers could potentially be sued for negligence as they have a standard of care...

Goals Goal setting will get me to goal weight quicker. Weight Loss Goals: Target Weight:6st12/96lbs. Maybe 91lbs? Will see once I get there..So 96lbs for now. Desired weight loss per week: 3.5lbs (14lbs in one month) (Avg: 1-2lbs/week, 5-7lbs a month) Goal Time:February Okay, this will be...

How do you enter your height? I put in 5' 2'' but it keeps saying I'm doing it wrong!! Wtf! Okay I finally did it! I posted my weight details!! I was so nervous doing it. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to lose the weight but I'm doing it! I finally believe in my ability to lose weight now...

you're welcome :) I'm sick of faddy diets and then I remembered the nutrition I learned in school in biology and home economics and decided to just stick with that as it's science!

you're welcome :)

Yep I'm definitely up for this too! :) Hope I'm not too late to start! I can definitely relate *Trying-again* and boggins. I comfort ate my way through depression too. But screw it, these things happen! With regards to anti-depressants, the newer ones have fewer side effects. I'm on an...

Yeah I have a tuna salad everyday..a small can of John West tuna or 3tbsp tuna, lettuce/spinach (I try to have spinach because it has more fibre in it), chopped salad veg (usually celery, tomato, scallion/red onion, quarter pepper). Sometimes I will vary my veg and have a little bit of beetroot...

Habit Audit: What I've done: Manage Stress/Anxiety -Thought Records-do *twice* a day though! -Mindfulness exercise-twice a day New Habits Learn New Skills -I am putting things off until after I lose the excess weight which is silly, I know. So enough of that! Do more exercise Do different...

Hi thanks babypat:) How are you getting on yourself?:) *** *Manage My Feelings: *Worry/Anxiety -problem/brainstorm/pros and cons/choose one/do it -serenity prayer/just for today -worry will make me look old before my time -worry will give me wrinkles! -worry makes me miserable and I don't...

Habit 1. Manage my thoughts -Thought Records, Reframing, Know the 10 thinking errors. Watch my language-use positive words only.. Write down reasons for wanting to lose weight, consequences for binging/overeating. One positive thought for the day. Read thought for the day. 2. Manage my...

*CBT* -Behaviour Activation-fun activites, weekly schedule -ABC's-Activating Event, Behaviour, Consequence -DEF's-Detective Work and Disputation, End Work, Follow Through -Keep a Thoughts Diary, check out recurring thoughts-core beliefs. -Core Beliefs-by trying things out. Hot...

carmex lip balm small pot of the pink vaseline-good for grooming eyebrows if stuck, as mascara if desperate, give a sheen to cheeks if have no blusher, lip balm/lip gloss mitchum anti-perspirant deodrant dove shampoo, soap and conditioner E45 body moisturiser Johnson's Baby oil moisturiser...

How to get nice nails: -Get phosphorous in your diet -Get vitamin A, C, D in your diet -Moisturise nail cuticles with almond oil -You can take a multi-vitamin but the vitamins and minerals are better absorbed from your food -Put nail strengthner on your nails- Sally Hansen do a good one -No...

Macronutrients Macronutrients are nutrients required in large amounts: protein, carbohydrates, and fats. Nutrients are substances needed for growth, metabolism and for other body functions. These nutrients provide calories and fat. Carbohydrates provide 4 calories per gramme. Protein provides...

Hey, would love to do the lunchbox diet with you! I left the book in a friend's house, will have it in 2 weeks so can follow the recipes from the book then!:) In the meantime, I pretty much follow the Lunchbox Diet anyway. I have protein and salad for lunch. It actually looks like a really...

Yep candyfloss-can totally relate to not applying the words of wisdom contained in the self-help books lol!! I think the first chapter really summarises how to do it though. I intend to read the first chapter over and over again and keep applying it. Like it's not rocket science is it? But I...

Healthy Swaps: https://swapit.gov.au/ways-to-swap/your-swaps/2 My Healthy Swaps: 1. Fizzy drinks/alcohol->water/herbal tea 2. Sitting->moving (walking, aerobics) 3. Complaining->problem solve 4. Self pity->gratitude 5. Frustration->acceptance 6. Not taking enough care of my...

I'm reading "Feel the fear and do it anyway" by Susan Jeffers at the moment. It would be a good idea to start a support thread on it, on how everyone is doing with it! :) As the title suggests, the book is about feeling your fear but doing it anyway, whatever that may be. Whether it is losing...

Thanks for your comments, appreciate them :) Yeah I agree with your comments. Some of my vocab is a little clunky so I want to learn more descriptive words. The incident actually happened to me and I thought it'd be interesting if I fictionalised it a bit! I sometimes think I have no...

Aw thanks carlylanky140 ;) Appreciate the support from you guys! *** O point veg: (I'm doing the old Weight Watchers, just in case anyone is confused!!) Carrots Beetroot aubergine beansprouts herbs spices broccoli brussel sprouts butternut squash asparagus mushrooms leeks turnip onion garlic...

Thanks michillinwoman..yep, think you are right! I am a total perfectionist with all-or-nothing/ black and white thinking. But I'm going to address it now! :) I was googling there and found some good stuff. I'm gonna stick it here for reference and for whoever else wants it...

Thanks michillinwoman! :) 7stone is 18.5 BMI the minimum BMI, 6st12 would be just a bit below that. I was BMI 22-23 before and I wasn't satisfied with myself. If I saw someone of a similar height/weight, I would think they looked great but then when I saw myself, I still saw myself as...

I've read "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee"-good idea but not sure about the execution. "We need to talk about Kevin" was gripping and thought-provoking; definitely worth a read! I'm reading "Anna Karenina" by Leo Tolstoy at the moment. Tolstoy has an eye for detail in terms of descriptive...

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Manage my feelings: Kids' Health - Topics - Managing your feelings Exercise, upbeat music, positive thinking->feel-good chemicals Taking charge of your feelings Tell yourself They are my feelings. I am the boss of them. It's OK to feel sad, upset, afraid and angry. Feeling bad doesn't...

Thanks CarlyLanky140! How are you getting on at the moment?:) *** Weight Watcher Habit Audit Template A) Non Mover For one reason of another, you're not exercising at the moment. It's important to get moving, so start to... Habit to work on: Be Active B) Short on Support You'd like some...

I found this book called the "Beck Diet Solution: How to Think Like a Thin Person" because I read the thread about it here. It's by a psychologist Judith Beck who's the daughter of Aaron Beck, the founder of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) which is a popular treatment for depression, OCD...

I'd like some constructive feedback on this, thanks! :) (Word Count:404) *** Sally strode confidently down the street. She kept telling herself that she was "the ****". She caught sight of a handsome guy out of the corner of her eye. He appeared to be lost. He glanced up at her, checking...

If you are concerned about your nose, you can try shading the sides with bronzer to make it look smaller-this is just a makeup trick! I think you're nose is fine though :) You have pouty lips so you could play around with different shades of lipstick-I like Lancome lipsticks as they are really...

I've no idea what the Propoints is like but I've heard it's 29 propoints per day!! what?! lol!! It just sound overly complicated to me! I loved the old points/core plan so am sticking with it. I was at weight watcher meetings before so I'm doing it at home now cos I know how it all works. Yeah...

Wednesday 06.07.2011 Breakfast N/A-get up earlier. skipping brekkie aint good! Lunch: 3 tbsp tuna white cabbage half red onion 1 beetroot, chopped up 3 cherry tomatoes, halved 1 apple, chopped finely 2 ryvita Water: 1.5l :) Feeling: Not that hungry, felt like I could have done without...

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Get a steamer and steam your veg, fish/chicken. Or else boil hot water into a pot, put a collander over it, stick your veg in the colander and that steams them. Put a lid over the collander though. Steaming's better than boiling-with boiling, all the nutrients go into the water! Ratatouille is...

Yep I suffer from depression but I'm treating it with anti-depressants and CBT exercises I do myself.(out of a book called "Overcoming Depression" by Paul Gilbert-the book's on amazon but I don't have enough posts to post a link!) You can gain control but with depression, you need to talk to...

I'm changing my habits, one at a time and I feel this is more sustainable than a crash-diet type of thing. Weight Watchers have "Ten Winning Habits" that I'm focusing on right now: 1. Make wise food choices 2. Get active (exercise!) 3. Sort your surroundings (get rid of junk food etc in...

*I have been trying out the Red/Original Days but does it have enough fibre? You can only have 28g/42g cereal (healthy extra) which is about 11g-14g fibre max. Then 2 slices of bread is 2-3g fibre each so that's 4-6g.Max 20g fibre per day.

Tuesday 05.07.2011 Breakfast 2 weetabix (2 points) generous portion of skimmed milk (2) 2 mandarin oranges (1) 6 grapes (1) (6) Lunch Ham (1), 0 point salad (0) Slice of brown bread (HEXB2) (1) 6 grapes (1) (9) Dinner: 6 grapes (1) 2 melba toast (1) 2 ryvita (1) slice of brown bread...

5ft 1.5inch- I can round up to 5ft 2 :)

I was teaching someone computing recently and I realised the importance of patience-both with other people and ourselves. I need to be patient with myself when I'm taking on new challenges and goals. Give myself praise, be positive and give myself a pep talk every now and then should I feel...

lol @ cheekychick81 :) Start Weight/W1: 13st 8lbs Current Weight/W5: 12st 2lbs Weight Lost So Far: 1st 6lbs :) Weight to lose: 5st 4lbs Time Limit: 8 months-12 months Goal Weight: 6st 12lbs/96lbs *** Interim Goal Weights: (tick off as I go) 12stone-reach next stone 11st 7lbs-further...

Monday 05/07/2011 Breakfast 2 weetabix Skimmed milk 1 banana Water: 500ml bottle, 650ml->1050ml/1.05l Lunch: 1 hard boiled egg lettuce beetroot green pepper scallions (portion size: small plate) Water: 500ml, 1litre-1.5litre Dinner: Half a big bowl of carrot and coriander soup (had to...

Slice of ham/ small tin of tuna/ slice of turkey/ slice of chicken with salad:lettuce, red onion, beetroot, peppers, sweetcorn (variety is key-mix it up..use rocket instead of lettuce some days, watercress, fresh herbs like basil which goes well with tomato!) I also like red and white cabbage...

Yeah the only real carbs I'm eating is my cereal in the morning-weetabix or all bran or porridge as they're high in fibre. The rest of my carbs I'm getting from fruit and veg. Ryvita are handy to replace bread with alright :) The wholegrain ryvita is definitely more filling than the regular...

I'm smart and can do anything I set my mind to. Physical appearance, I like my hair, arms and wrists, my eyes and eyelashes..:)

You need to get out there and start socialising. Go to as many clubs, pubs, house parties etc as you possibly can. Can you hold your own house party? This would be ideal-get your friends to bring any good looking female friends along. If not, get to clubs and pubs at the weekend. Dating is a...

Oh, I was in a bit a of a bad mood today but then I thought "Priortise". Which is more important: my weight loss programme or my bad mood? Sure, I wasn't feeling the best today but I thought "I need to exercise now, I can be miserable all I like later". I had important things to do and I didn't...

I'm following Weight Watcher's Core/No Count Plan. It allows you from a food list each week and have 21 optional points for "treats". (pasta, cereal, potato, fruit and veg and certain condiments, cook from scratch etc). The Weight Watchers Core Plan Food list is full of water-dense food that...

Sunday 04/07/2011 Breakfast 2 weetabix skimmed milk 1 banana Lunch: 1 slice ham lettuce, tomato, scollion, peppers 2 mandarin oranges Dinner: 1 hard boiled egg, halved red onion lettuce tomato yellow pepper Portion size: in side plate, not piled up but spread out. Water: 3 litres...

I find that I have excuses for exercise! Like "I won't look nice in my tracksuit bottoms" and feeling self-conscious exercising at a slower rate than I was previously at. But the excuses vanished when I reminded myself that: I can get physically fit again (I did it once, I can do it again! :)...

Aw thanks hun! Yeah I was in Weight Watchers and they were telling us that some people will deliberately try to sabotage your weight loss success. They call them "saboteurs". Examples would include someone telling you "you've lost enough already", "you're overdoing it" (when you're just...

Update! I've been walking regularly and my fitness levels are definitely improving :) This forum has definitely boosted my motivation! I want to start jogging/running again as that was the fitness level I was at before! Davina DVD is still a bit challenging but I really want to get to the...

Saturday 02/07/2011 Breakfast 2 weetabix Generous portion of skimmed milk (HEXA1) and (HEXB1) 1 banana Lunch (got up late so thats why I had just two meals today) Portion Size: side plate. I realised I had my side plate piled up too high so I took some salad vegetables out of it. I want the...

Friday 01/07/2011 Breakfast 1 litre of water I made 2 weetabix (HEXB1) with generous portion of skimmed milk (HEXA1) and a chopped banana but I couldn't stomach it. Don't know what's wrong with me lol. Had a few bites, then said I would eat it later but I prob won't. Lunch: Raw white and...

I think 90% of losing weight is mental. I don't see any recent positive thinking threads so I thought I would get the ball rolling!! What does everyone do to stay positive and focus on their weight loss journey?:) Would love to trade tips xx My favourite quote is "whether you think you...

Weight Loss Plan -Original Days -Fruit: 3 per day (all except banana and grapes-once a week) (stick to low GI fruit) -Bread: 2 per day (HE) -Cereal:28g allowance (HE) -Fish 5 days per week -Shellfish one day per week -Beef 3 times per week -Chicken, turkey, quorn-whenever -Cheese 28g/42g...

Weight Watchers 1972 Original Plan *Fat 1tbsp/3tsp *Fish-5 per week. *Shellfish-1 per week. *Veg-unlimited-non starchy. (3a, 3b, and 4) *Veg-limited starchy. Meat and poultry *Beef-3 times/week *Liver-once/week *Chicken/turkey-whenever, so long as i get my fish portions in *Bread-2 slices...

Meal Tracker Dinner: -Raw white and red cabbage (instead of lettuce for a change) in a bowl with 1 slice, halved lemon -3tbsp tuna from John West tuna tin -cooking spray (about 6 sprays) -4 cherry tomatoes, quartered -dried basil, garlic and rosemary -1 slice lemon, halved and squeezed onto...

I found this health starter kit online. It's good to build up healthy habits. http://www2.readersdigest.ca/bh/becel2010/BH_Health_Starter_Kit.pdf

*Fill this in each week as I go along. *Food Section *eat more seafood *stop eating out of habit boredom or stress. Exercise *Long walk every day *Do 5 min of strength exercises per day *Start each day off with a stretching routine *Give my exercise DVDs/aerobics a try *Give yoga a try...

Habit Audit (Continued) 3. Manage My Thoughts I can feel myself becoming obsessed with tracking/measuring/recording my food. *Distract myself-music, the audiobook cd I got in the library and stereophonics cd. *Shift the focus over to the exercise. *Reassure myself that I am doing good...

Meal Planner Today -Use up chicken in fridge if still fresh. -Eat half of it with the parsnip and carrot. -Make lettuce, tomato, onion side salad. -Damn, parsnip is a Healthy Extra too! :eek: It's going to take me a while to get used to the Slimming World plan-I was going to call my salad a...

I've decided to switch over to Red Days/Original Plan I want to monitor my carbs and this makes you measure them. I do need some carbs as I need the fibre from them-beans/pulse veg as a healthy extra, cereal in the morning. I know I can have bread, potato and pasta as healthy extras too but they...

Sticking to a low GI diet iss good. Stick to the food within the low GI bracket (55 and under). (This consists of most fruit and vegetables except starchy ones, pulse vegetables, low fat meat and poultry, quorn, herbs and spices, some non-sugary condiments like worcheshire sauce, passata etc)...

I think it's good to change your lifestyle and not just a crash diet. With food, look at portion size, use a smaller sized plate. Write down your food intake in a food diary-you can do one on this website!:) Tracking your weight loss is also motivating as it shows how much progress you're...

I have had experience with this too. I lost my periods and this is the first sign of anorexia, or at least, undereating. You need periods for your reproductive system. What happens is that when you're starving yourself, your body stops producing oestrogen because it figures that you can barely...

I am struggling with the exercise side of things. Thought I'd start a thread about exercise. I think we could all post about what exercise we're doing, how we're finding it, give tips. :) I'm doing Davina McCall's Body Buff at the moment and walking, used to pretty fit but my fitness level has...

Weight Watchers use "nothing tastes as good as skinny feels". Kate Moss got in trouble for using this slogan because some pro-anorexia sites have hijacked the slogan but it is a Weight Watchers slogan originally!:) I have a pile of skinny slogans that I carry in my handbag and read for...

Well, I know that diet drinks bloat your tummy out. Most diet drinks contain phosphoric acid which rots the enamel from your teeth (read "FastFood Nation" by Eric Schlosser for more info). The phosphoric acid would be pretty hard on your system. The caffeine in diet coke would make me hyper...

I found OA to be good too. I think it's good for yo-yo dieters. The type of person who loses a lot of weight successfully on diets but doesn't manage to keep it off. To each his own. I tried Weight Watchers, it was great for CBT behaviour modification re food and exercise. They have...

Breakfast: Bran Flakes/All bran/Porridge with piece of fruit chopped up Skimmed milk Muesli is quite high in points (4 on the old plan) but its lovely with tinned peaches in their own juice. Banana is nice with weetabix thats been warmed up in the microwave for 2 mins (for a 800W...

Did it a few yrs ago v successfully. Great programme :D Regained weight so back to No Count now! It was in Weight Watchers before Discover/Simply Filling Programme. When I did it, it was Core/No Count or Points-you had the option to do either. No Count appeals to me because I dislike...

*This was really long post so I thought I'd break it up! Other Habits I need to work on: 3. Measure and Record *Food Diary/write down-tick (doing written one already) :D *Water-tick :D *Track weight loss-weigh in each Monday. 4. Manage My Thoughts *Do positive thinking exercise every...

Habit Audit Most important two habits for me: 1. Get Active *I will increase my exercise to one hour per day for the rest of this week (Thur-Sun). It will consist of: -30 min walk -30 min Davina DVD per day 2. Portion Control *Measure out 3tbsp for my cereal (all bran) or 3 tbsp oats for...

I'm on Weight Watchers No Count Plan Breakfast: 8tbsp :eek: all bran (overdid the bran, have 3tbsp/30g tomorrow-watch portion control!) (4.5) Skim milk (measure tomorrow!):sigh: (1) 1 banana (1.5) Lunch 1 slice of ham (1) -need to verify points on packet as it's not the brand of ham I...