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Hi everyone. Thanks for all your replies - our broadband provider was kind enough to cancel our account by accident, so only just had a chance to get online. Everyone on here shares the fact they are affected by weight in some way, so it's nice to hear from others. I've been maintaining...

Hi all, Firstly I will just apologise for this thread - it will seem just like an opportunity for me to have a whinge, but I genuinely would be interested in hearing from anyone else in a similar/the same position as I am. Over a period of about 2 years (beginning 2007 - end of 2008), I lost...

Hiya, Before Christmas I had got myself down to that point where it was becoming harder and harder to lose weight each week - but was hovering in the region of about 10st 3-4lb, and losing perhaps 1lb every couple of weeks. A few days before Christmas I had the brilliant idea of throwing...

After much umming and ahhhing over the last however many weeks it's been on, I really hope Alexandra wins. Her natural talent shines through, and personally I don't think it does for Eoghan or JLS. Her performance with Beyonce was fantastic!

An absolutely amazing difference...congratulations! I love looking at before and after pics - they are so inspiring. Well done you xx

Couldn't agree more. Only saw the results tonight, not the main show, but I'm so surprised Laura has gone. I was convinced she would be in the top 3, if not the winner. I know the standard is high this year, but for Austin and Laura to go before the likes of Daniel (he's lovely, but perfect...

My thoughts on them all are pretty much identical to yours actually! I don't dislike Ruth that much, but she does irritate me slightly. Purple Rain was definitely the best I've seen from her. My favourites are Laura and JLS at the moment, closely followed by Diana. I think Alexandra and...

In terms of their actual singing, I think Laura, Alexandra and Austin are best, but also think JLS, Rachel and Diana all have chances of getting quite far. The rest of them may be lovely people, but I don't think they have that 'X' factor that it's all about. Daniel being a prime example...

Thanks both of you! Champs - I'm 5'5". Congratulations yourself on losing all the weight!! How did you lose it? Squidge x

Another rare addition to my diary, but thought I'd just add that as of today I am no longer considered 'overweight', according to my bmi - which is now 24.5! I'm not quite where I want to be yet, but probably for the first time since I was pretty young I'm considered an 'ideal weight for my...

I liked the look of it, but then a friend of mine said it really wasn't that great at all, and was disappointed given the cast list. May have to change my mind yet again and go to see it if it is good then!

You really do look amazing....congratulations on your transformation! You're hardly recognisable from your 'before' pictures, and look sooo much younger!

X Factor contestant Lisa Milbury talks about her weight-loss fight | The Sun |Showbiz|TV|X Factor She talks here of being in need of surgery for the excess skin...

As everyone has said, you've done a great thing towards losing the weight just by joining this site and being brave enough to post! Although I didn't do the diet myself, I have been totally amazed by just how successful everyone has been on the Cambridge diet on here. You've made a good choice...

I have never eaten all that badly - no binge eating, and not excessive amounts of 'bad' food by any means, but for years have eaten just too much quantity wise at meal times. The biggest problem for me was that being combined with a lack of exercise, and also a lack of motivation to do anything...

Hiya, I know it can be disappointing, but ANY loss at all is a step in the right direction. It's a pound, or half a pound gone, and I totally agree with spod about reminding yourself just how much a pound actually is. However long it takes to reach your goal, it'll be worth it when you get...

Wow, you look stunning Jellybabie! Am very envious! Congratulations!

That's fantastic Hezz!! It feels great doesn't it?!! Being able to shop in 'normal' shops has been one of the best things of losing weight so far for me. Shopping trips used to be out of pure necessity, and used to come home feeling awful! Now I enjoy them! Won't be too long before you're...

Rachel will become one of the more forgettable winners of BB, but I'm glad she did, if only to annoy the likes of Luke. She was picked on from early on, and I felt sorry for her. I'm glad Rex didn't win - he just loves himself too much, and I'm not quite sure his head would have fitted out the...

I would quite like the order to be: 5th Sara 4th Mikey 3rd Darnell 2nd Rex 1st Rachel But have a feeling it'll be more along the lines of... 5th Sara 4th Rachel 3rd Darnell 2nd Mikey 1st Rex

I'm glad Kat went last night. Have to admit I found all the crying slightly amusing, but then I have an odd sense of humour... Would rather Mikey had gone as well instead of Mo though. It's so wide open this year, though judging by boos and cheers from crowds it looks like Rex is now the...

Unfortunately he's head of house now, so will be immune from being nominated! damn! will have to get nicole out instead!

Was surprised Stu left, but pleased Rachel stayed. Hopefully realising Rachel may actually be liked by the public will shut Rex up for a day or two (fat chance!). Would like to see Rachel win now....I think she's the least likely to go after fame and fortune afterwards, and I think she...

I can see why Rachel is perhaps slightly irritating for being 'too nice', but I really hope she stays tonight. Her and Stu have been my favourite for a while, so disappointed they were both up. Stu seems slightly too desperate for the public to like him though...and he has been saying for ages...

Congratulations bexnkev...you just keep on shrinking! you're looking great!

Rex and Nicole drive me mad! I'm sure BB edit the shows so that we see all of the bad stuff and none of the times when they're actually getting on, but still, Rex seems so controlling. Still prefer Stu and Rachel over the others at the moment. Don't like Rex, Nicole, or Mikey, and am still...

I think it could go either way, but my vote would 100% go to get Dale out....he's so miserable, foul-mouthed and vain! Stuart is far more genuine and seems much nicer! Keep Stuart in!

Port Isaac (where it is filmed) is lovely! I haven't been to cornwall all that much, even though it isn't too far away, though the north coast is well worth a visit!

Yeah, I think I will go for nude. Unfortunately I need to dress up properly in a couple of weeks time, and am so unused to it, I haven't got a clue about things like this! Haven't worn a dress since my primary school uniform! I've recently changed the size bras I've been wearing to a 34E - a...

Am in need of a strapless bra to wear underneath a red strapless evening dress... Firstly, what colour should I be looking to get? (The dress isn't at all see through, but you never know when someone will catch a glimpse by accident!). Should I be looking for nude/skin tone? or black perhaps? No...

Looks like she just decided she had had enough! She's Gone - the Official Big Brother 9 UK news from Channel 4

Totally agree. I feel really sorry for Rachel. Just because she isn't one of the biggest characters, she is being treated badly - and I can totally see what she was saying tonight about how others beat her down. It's like they've all jumped on the 'lets make Rachel a target' bandwagon, and...

I have grown to really like Stu too. Have decided that the four I like to a certain extent are him, Rachel, Lisa, and Rex. Maysoon is nice enough too, just you hardly see anything of her at all... Sara just grates on me...as does Mikey... Kat is really starting to irritate me, and if I hear...

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Couldn't agree more! Part of me is pleased she has gone as I don't like her as a person...but then she provided pretty much all the entertainment! Will be interesting though to see what happens next - hopefully others will start to come out of their shells abit now Bex has gone, or various...

Thanks very much everyone! When you start out it feels like you're never going to get anywhere near where you want to be...it seems like you've got a mountain to climb! But things change over time, and here I am 18 months later much closer to my goal (whatever that is...) than I thought I'd get...

Nope, I'm with you on that one!! At times Darnell seems quite decent, but there have been too many outbursts recently - and I thought he was a rubbish head of house. Would love for him to go tonight! I can't decide who out of him or Mo will go...

Hello all you lovely Minimins folk! Really chuffed today to have reached the 8 stone lost mark! :party0049: Because I'm on no particular diet, my weight loss has been pretty slow, which means it feels extra good when I get to each milestone! I've still got plenty to lose, but feel a million...

I invested in an exercise bike about 18 months ago, and have combined using it regularly and sensible eating to lose all the weight so far. It's been great!

Mmmmmmm, added nutrition! I read about a man in Germany (I think) not that long ago who found the end of a human finger in a bar of chocolate, complete with nail still attached. Now insect legs I don't mind, but I would draw the line at part of a finger!! :eek:

Abso-blimming-lutely! There's a huuuge difference, and you look fab!! Well done! xx :D

As long as it's the same time of day each time you weigh yourself (to be able to compare), then it won't matter. Lots of people do tend to do it first thing in the morning though, before breakfast etc., as this tends to be when you're lightest. Choose a time of day and keep to a similar time...

Belinda will go....that's my prediction, and haven't been wrong yet! Although some people hate Rex, there are loads that like him - whereas Belinda is just pretty irritating all the time! My opinion changes on all of them all the time! But at the moment I have nothing really against Rachel...

Totally agree with you Neen. I'm glad people like Jen, Sylvia and Alex left as they were just nasty, but although I don't like Bex or Luke, they do provide quite abit of the entertainment in the house...so am glad they're still in there for now. Luke is so two-faced and allllways bitching...

I've never done more than 30-35 mins of cardio exercise in one go, so don't worry that you can't manage more than that yet! I'd rather do 30 mins every day (which I do) than an hour or so a couple of times a week. Makes me feel like I'm putting in the effort each day! Good luck with the diet...

Thanks both of you! It's taken me quite a long time so far, but has been surprisingly easy. The main thing for me food wise is being aware of what I am eating (in terms of calories and fat mainly) and trying to eat a little bit less. I have cut nothing out at all, so enjoy the odd takeaway...

Hi nabz, and welcome to Minimins! Good luck on the diet! I haven't followed a particular diet myself, but I can imagine that getting through the first few days are the worst. With some determination you'll get through it and get used to it, and when you start seeing the weight coming off and...

Really surprised Mario went, but although I don't like Bex, I'm really glad she stayed. Not only because she and Luke combined are more entertaining that most of them, but also to see what happens with Lisa now Mario has gone. I like Lisa, and hope she is herself a little more without Mario...

That's excellent Lilly, well done!! x

Congratulations wannabslim, and abz, on both your upcoming weddings!! Must be so exciting, especially if you're the type of person who likes organising things...it's the ultimate thing to have to plan! Must get abit stressful at times, but sounds like you're pretty organised already wannabslim...

That's fantastic Fizzio! Well done! Such a nice feeling when clothes that were too small fit you, or having to go out and buy new stuff because your clothes are starting to hang off you! I have found it really motivating. Roll on Christmas, I'm sure you'll reach your goal!

Silly me, this thread is in the Weight Watchers section....didn't spot that before - I can be such a numpty! Anyhoo, I've seen some amazing and pretty fast results from WW, so I'm sure you'll have no problems losing the weight! If you've got the determination (and a wedding is such a good...

Hiya! You've got 5 months pretty much until the wedding (congratulations by the way!), so am sure you can lose a couple of stone by then! Just remember how much support you can get on this site - I'm sure many, many people wouldn't have got to where they are today without the support of the...

I know someone who died of drinking far too much water several years ago now. I think hers was part of serious depression. I've heard about other cases of the same thing a couple of times since. Scary that it can happen, but we're talking far, far more water than the 'average' person...

Thanks Rainbow! :)

Welcome to the site Badger! Well done on the weight you've lost so far - by the sounds of it you've got the mindset and determination to get exactly to where you want to be! Squidge x

I never had a goal weight in mind until I needed one for a ticker. I'm at 11st 9lb at the moment - first target is 10st 5lb, which will be 9 stone gone, but feel like I will definitely have more to lose after, so will wait and change my goal weight nearer the time!

Thanks Elle! Slowly? It's taking fooooorever! But I wasn't necessarily after quick results, and it's been much easier than thought it would be. I have probably averaged between 1 and 1.5 lb's a week. Some weeks it has been 3, some none at all, but usually around 1. Suits me fine really...

Martyn, just been reading through some of this thread. Am so sorry to hear about your mum. I lost my Dad 4 years ago when I was 18, so I know how hard it is, but also how strange it is, particularly in the few days afterwards. I was never really sure what I should be doing! You sound like a...

Congratulations so far - you're doing great!

Congratulations on the weight loss so far alibalibee! You can see a big difference! It's really motivating when other people notice a difference and comment on it isn't it?! Keep going and I'm sure you'll have no problems reaching your goal!

Absolutely amazing! You're looking stunning - Congratulations!!

I'm glad some new housemates have gone in - it's been getting abit dull! That Belinda looks like she could be quite amusing! Jen did seem to be the leader of that little bitchy group, so hopefully now she has gone the others will change a little bit...

This lot are so irritating! I started off by quite liking people like Jen, Bex and Dale, but have totally changed my mind! Don't like those 3, or Stuart, or Luke (he's midly amusing, but so bitchy and two-faced!). There's no-one I really like, but am warming to people like Mario, Lisa, Rex and...

Absolutely fantasic Mary Poppins, well done!! You look amazing - and so much happier! x

Thanks very much! Been a long old process, but slowly getting there! Just read that Dennis has been removed from the house after spitting in Mohamed's face in an argument last night! Disgusting. Looks like another new housemate then!

She's so annoying! You can tell she's serious....and then after she has thought about it, she pretends she has been joking! She is definitely out tonight!

Don't worry, as you lose weight generally it will come off your hands too. I've always had short chubby fingers though, so unfortunately there's no miracle cure for mine! There's definitely quite a big difference though since losing some of the weight!

I'm about a size 14 on bottom half and 16 on top half at the moment - though annoyingly, this varies from shop to shop. I have trousers in a size 12 from New Look, but from Next and River Island am definitely a 14. Have dropped around about 5 dress sizes with losing 7st 9lb so far. Would be...

Wow, you really look amazing! Congratulations! Loving the hair too!

I reckon she meant it exactly how some of the other housemates and Big Brother interpreted it - as a definite, but indirect, threat to some of them in there. Must have been hell living with someone like her!

Congratulations on the weight loss so far! Know exactly how you feel, seems strange going shopping in 'normal' shops after spending so long having to duck and dive and trying not to be seen going into 'special' shops! Feels great though huh?! :party0049: Hope you have a fab time at the wedding!

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Agree with you Dancing, I think the fact they won't know what the public think of them is a good thing. Will keep 'em guessing! And it'll be a nice surprise for them when they get voted out and booed! Haven't seen much of it really, but from what I have, I'm not keen on Alex, Mario, Lisa...

Hi Cat, Firstly, congratulations on the weight you've lost so far! Your face in your avatar looks so different to in those couple of pics in the gallery - you look like a different person already! 3 stone by the end of August should be perfectly do-able indeed! Especially as you've got...

Same as totty - just healthy eating (everything in moderation!) and exercise. Wasn't aware of vlcd's or other diets (apart from Slimming World and Weight Watchers) before joining this site, but don't think I could have stuck to one even if I was. Just as well what I'm doing seems to be...

Congratulations!! Is a nice feeling to be past the half-way mark! It all seems slightly less daunting! Well done so far! x

Mmm me too....can't beat dark rye with marmite, or pumpkin seed with hummus! Yum! Although long-term a change of lifestyle is needed, diets can play a massive role in making that change. When you're pretty overweight you can be stuck in a rut - it often takes more than just thinking 'I know...

150lbs is a huuuuge achievement! Congratulations Starlight! x

What a difference, yvette! You look fantastic! And you ooze confidence in that dress! well done! x

Thanks! :) Despite this being in the CD forum I'm not actually on the diet, so it's been a long and gradual process so far! Losing just over 7 stone has taken around 18 months, but has definitely been the right way for me to go about it. Have huge admiration for people on diets like Cambridge...

Absolutely amazing difference....you look like a completely different person! As mikey says, I'd put you at 10 years younger in the second photo! Congratulations on your progress so far! x

Welcome to minimins! I don't use the site as much as I would like, but it's a fantastic place to find the support and encouragement that can make all the difference between being successful and giving up! It's disheartening when hard work seemingly counts for nothing. Different diets work...

It's pictures like yours that really inspire others to give it a go or carry on! There's a huge difference, well done! x

That's great, well done kayjay! The more weight you lose and the more mini-targets you hit, the more motivated you become. Well, that's what I find anyway! As skymagic says, you'll be under 16 stone before you know it, and then focus will turn to your next mini target.

Lost 3.5 lbs even with being on holiday!? I'm very impressed! I would dread a weigh in after my hols! What diet are you on Tatty?

Shazpaz, you look amazing! such a difference, well done!!

Excellent, well done! Seeing a difference each week on the scales is such a good feeling a big motivator to stick to it!

Wow, there's a big difference between the pics!! You're a completely different shape! Well done!

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Hi Elie - just been having a browse through this thread. You're doing incredibly well, so well done!! It's really hard at first to imagine being able to lose any weight at all, let alone something like 8 stone (I had about 9 to lose initially). I didn't even know about any vlcd's out there, so...

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Congratulations, that's an amazing achievement! Not being on a VLCD myself I'm always so impressed (and jealous!) of just how much weight loss can be achieved in a short period of time. I'm sure with your obvious determination, losing the 18lb before your holiday will be a doddle!

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Sounds delicious roy - and at only 210 calories per portion, can have it without any guilt at all! Have made a note of the recipe, thanks!

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Evening boo! Jeez, sounds like you had a pretty stressful and sleepless night! Teenagers huh?! I don't think I would have had the willpower to roll out of bed and go to work...I need at least 3 alarms to make sure I wake up after a full night's sleep, so with only 2 hours sleep I don't think...

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Well it was 1lb lost this week, which was better than expected, and for me, is not a bad rate... Hope you're feeling better today boo! Squidge x

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Thanks boo! Have a feeling it's going to be a 'staying the same' kind of week, but will let you know! Aww poor you, hope you're feeling better soon! :hug99: Squidge xx

Hi Guys, Have been reading through this thread and thought I'd say hello. I decided about 14-15 months ago to actually do something about my weight, and decided that being careful about what I ate and getting more exercise was the best way for me. I didn't know about the VLCD's at the time...

I'm not a film person at all - even if it's good I get fidgety after about 45 mins - 1 hour sitting watching something. But, there are a few exceptions - The Shawshank Redemption is fantastic. The Green Mile would be second. I also like Shrek 2 and 3, Love Actually, How To Lose A Guy In 10...

I'm more than happy to have the Take That guys on my TV screen - far sexier second time around! But then I didn't appreciate them back in the early/mid 90's before I was 10! The Osbournes are abit like Marmite....people tend to either love them or hate them? So...which is it? I'm going to...

Well i'm very impressed by the pics rowan! as katie says, you look great! I've never had a goal weight in mind before - was just going to keep going until I looked more like what I wanted to look like... though my ticker wanted a target, so I made one up! But will be just seeing how things go!

Friday is my weigh in day! I've had a very relaxing (but not overly healthy...:eek:) day today eating and drinking in a local Whetherspoons with some friends. Who knows what will happen come Friday morning!! :sign0007: Ah well, life's too short not to enjoy yourself occasionally right?

Hey boo! Thanks! I seem to have a couple of weeks of losing 2 or 3 pounds in each, and then a couple of weeks of either staying the same or being half a pound under or over. Have wondered whether water retention or menstrual cycle makes any difference at all to weight loss, whether it's pure...

Am enjoying reading your blog boo - seems we have quite abit in common in the way in which we're trying to shift the weight - and are at a identical weight at the moment (until tomorrow, when I'm sure you'll have lost a few pounds more!). Thanks for posting those tips - very useful! And good...

Thanks very much rowan and boo for your answers! I know it's going to be inevitable to have some saggy skin - I can't ever see myself as being someone who wants to show off in a bikini anyway, so I think the fact that I will be slimmer and healthier will outweigh the fact that I am saggy and...

I've lost just over 6 stone so far by watching what I eat and doing more exercise. I've done it slowly (it's taken about 14-15 months), and I average between 1-2 pounds a week. I do 10 miles a day on an exercise bike, and get out in the fresh air every now and then for some walking, but think I...

D'oh didn't realise I was in a Lipotrim forum when I wrote my last post - still finding my way around! Sorry!

At the end of 2006 I realised how unhappy how I was - I was only 20, but felt like I didn't have much of a life, and put this down to being very overweight. I have been big all my life really, but never had the commitment and determination to actually do something about. I realised that being...

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I'm not from Plymouth, but from East Devon - so not too far away! I'm just counting calories and trying to exercise - don't think I could stick to a proper diet like the Cambridge Diet or Lighter Life (both of which I knew nothing about before joining this site yesterday!).

Am new to this site - stumbled across it whilst browsing earlier today! Have spent so long looking through this thread....the pictures are amazing, and incredibly motivational. Congratulations everyone...