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Hi! Well done for your progress so far.. and good luck with the weightloss and healthy journey 💕

That’s a shame.. I used to love this forum. It was so popular! X

Hi there! Only just stumbled back into this forum after 10 years away..I didn’t know it was still up and running! I’m a calorie counter so no advice on exante I’m afraid. Basically it all comes down to energy in/energy out whichever diet name we give it, but sending you my love and support. And...

Hey good luck! You could probably afford to start on 1500 cals a day and then reduce it when you get closer to goal weight.. X

This is like reading my own story... My journey is so similar to yours! I lost over 5 stone by calorie counting and exercising ... Kept it off for almost 2 years and thought ... That's it.. I'm naturally slim... I'm ok...!!but I got complacent and the pound s crept on as I gradually ate more...

Here to follow your progress. How was the gym? X

Do miss everyone on here... It used to be so busy and so essential to me in my struggle with weight ... I don't think many of the original minis know it's back X

Don't they just!! I do love calorie counting though as you do learn to 'spend' your calories wisely to try and fill up on good healthy food... But then it's liberating to be able to use them on a treat now and again just being mindful to stay within your daily allowance... Good luck... I've...

I'm writing everything down ... Good or bad in a written food diary... To see where I'm going wrong and shocked to see that I'm eating around 2500 calories a day at least at the moment without regular exercise.. So hardly surprising the weight has crept on.... But it's time to stop putting this...

Good luck... I'm following your progress and hoping you inspire me... . I have regained at least 1.5 stone of my loss and I really need to sort it out before I gain anymore... I'm so cross with myself as I kept the weight off for 3 years... But grandchildren arrived.. And exercise happened less...

Well done!!

Well done, you are being consistent and it's getting results. : ) I lost 5 stone with calorie counting and moderate exercise, sounds simple but I made the decision to stop the madness with fad diets and I did some crazy ones : / I went from 16 stone to 11 stone which I achieved by summer of...

That's the beauty of calorie controlled dieting though you can sometimes 'spend' that calorie allowance on goodies, but it's all about energy in and energy out at the end of the day,,, and no, it's not ideal to always use them all on choc cake or chips, but sometimes it's necessary or just you...

I'm on my way with some double cream!!! : )

Hi there! I'm here to follow your diary. Good luck. X Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com mobile app

Absolutely! Good luck, take one day at a time. You can do this x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com mobile app

Stupid scales!! Why do they do that??!!! As impossible as it seems now, you very probably will hit your loss when you weigh in next week... I think you just picked a bad moment to weigh!! Don't let this push you off course or discourage you. It's easy to throw the towel in and wonder why you...

We are all so very different.. Most mornings I am absolutely starving when I wake and could literally get up and eat anything and everything!!! And quite easily eat all my calories in one go if I don't plan my breakfast!! Then I have to pace myself and spread the rest of my allowance throughout...

Will be following your diary! Keep up the fab work ; ) xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com mobile app

When you have worked so hard to lose the weight its scary to eat 'normally' for fear of undoing the hard work. But all you need maybe is just to add 200/300 extra calories for a couple of days. They can be healthy ones or a treat. Just make it different. Then go back down. You have plateaued...

I know It sounds ridiculous but have a few days "off" not weeks.. Just a couple of days eating a bit differently, a bit higher calories. Then back to basics again. Sometimes I think our bodies get a bit used to our routine and the metabolism needs a kick start. You may actually be at a weight...

It's a horrible feeling... Like you have lost control and can't get it back... I had a day like that yesterday too. I even got up in the night and carried on eating : (( It's almost like, we feel like the damage is done so we carry on binging as if too punish ourselves.. Then the guilt sets in...

Don't be disheartened, I quite expect after all your exercise yesterday your muscles are sore which means they are heavier today. If you stay being good you will see a good result next week. I always find if I workout harder, or change routine so that my muscles are tender I weigh a bit...

Agreed Tracey.. I would start on at least 1500/1600 and if you are weighing and measuring your food, and exercising too, the weight will come off. If after several weeks on plan you stay the same for a week or two you then can reduce your intake safely by 100/200 calories and kickstart the...

It seems daunting when you feel you have a lot of weight to lose, and it seems like it's going to take so long to reach your goal... But this is a lifestyle change and you are working towards a new you, and hopefully planning to get the excess weight off and keep if off, so don't feel that the...

I haven't got time to reply to all of this as personally as I would like too. but if I was with you now I would make us a coffee... (A large pot) and we would have a really good chat, . I know exactly where you are coming from.. As I have been there.. Was there for a number of years, I painted...

Try to eat up to your daily amount, where possible, but there maybe days when you go a little over or a little under, that's fine and keeps your body guessing. Just don't drop too low on a regular basis, or obviously too high ; )) x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com mobile app

Hi there, I mainly look at the calories, as i can easily over eat on low sugar or low fat food, so I need the control of the calorie amount. X Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com mobile app

Hi Tracey! Welcome!! Try to take take this one day at a time. Or as I found even one meal at a time.. This is going to be a way of life to get the weight off and keep it off. It you will do it!!! Calorie counting allows you the flexibility to eat anything u want, it's just learning to get the...

Just subscribed to follow your progress. Go you!! X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi I'm following you! And joining you you!! X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Don't feel disheartened, it's a pound in the right direction. I know it always seems like such a small amount when you try so hard to eat well and exercise, yet as soon as you cheat the scales leap up in multiple pounds :/// Keep with it, you will get the losses you deserve and hopefully start...

My dosage was increased fortnightly til I reached 50mg at night and 25mg in the morning coz the heavier dose made me drowsy. For the first few weeks I had very sore inflamed gums, pins and needles in my hands, shakes. Dizziness. But once they passed I truly felt good and able to carry on with...

Hi Fiona, how long have you been on topiramate? I was put on this medication nearly 3 years ago and for the first month or so the side effects were dreadful, and I did have some weight gain and also felt exhausted. Once It settled though I was able to carry on with my diet and lose another 3...

Got the painters in or Aunt Flo visiting : )) Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com mobile app

Hi there! I'm following your diary and wishing you success on your weightloss journey. You have some good choices food wise going on but I would recommend weighing foods like muesli etc as its easy to pour 500 calories worth into a bowl. And if you enjoy your food as much as I do, you need to...

It's so difficult to find reliable contraception for some women who do struggle with their weight. I always found this a problem! I gained with the pill. Then 20 years ago I was one of the first women in our area chosen to try the implant after the birth of my 3rd child. Well I gained 4 stone...

I think you need to get professional advice sweetheart as I don't know the facts on effectiveness of the pill and vlcd. But long as the pill stays in your system and gets absorbed then it still works I should imagine so as long as you are still eating or drinking something there shouldn't be any...

Hi there! Welcome and well done on making the healthy changes! Don't worry if this week you haven't seen a sudden drop in weight there could be a few reasons. You are doing the right thing, heathy food choices and moving more. When you start exercising your muscles hold onto fluid a bit the...

Hi there! Well done on your fantastic results and commitment to your healthier life journey. How frustrating to hit this stop though ! I am kind of in the same position, but mine is self inflicted..: / I lost over 5 stone through calorie counting and exercise. And have maintained for almost 2...

Hi there! Happy new year. How are you getting on? Well done on weight loss so far. Good work. I lost 5 stone and have kept it off for almost 2 years but keep messing about between 10 and 11 stone because basically I am healthy and for the first time in my life ever I'm slim! So maybe I'm...

Hi there! Go on, I need to kick start my complacent ass!! So yes put me down for 7 pounds too! Shall we weigh in again next Friday the 15th?

Hi, thanks so much! Yes after a lifetime of being overweight.. And I mean almost 43 years!! And trying every different diet known to man., weird wonderful and some just ridiculous! I quit the madness and just started counting calories and exercising. Eat less, move more. So simple yet so...

Brand new focus - 47lb gone...... 63lb to go....... I'm here to cheer you along and support you!! Go girl!!! Xx

Sending big hugs and much love and support. Xxx

Sounds like you may be suffering from a condition called shin splints. It will need time to get better, so don't run yet. You will need to invest in some running shoes with adequate padding to resist the impact of your feet hitting the ground. Start back by walking. Then power walking when the...

Hey sweetheart, I know what you mean! I lost over 5 stone and have kept it off for a year and a half. I allow myself to float up and down between 10-7 and 11 stone, but 10stone really is my goal. But I just can't seem to get there!!! :@ I'm a comfortable size 12 sometimes a 10. Maybe it's...

Don't worry too much about the gain, life is for living and hopefully you had a great weekend. A quick gain like that will drop just as quickly if you get back on track now. It's when we let a meal out or weekend away turn into a week or month off the wagon that it turns into a slippery slope...

I've still got a bit to go. But I guess I lost 5 stones, and have kept it off for about 16 months now, and after being fat all my life... And I mean ALL my life 10.5 pound when I was born!! Ouch for my poor mum! I've got comfortable and been confident at being a size 10/12. It truly is...

Keep going sweetheart. One day at a time, even take it one meal at a time. Just eat a bit less move a bit more and your body will do the maths.. Sounds like you have your head in the right place. Good luck xxxx

Sending hugs to you and thinking of you and your family sweetheart xxx

Don't worry sweetheart. Just concentrate on getting better. Xxx I know when I'm poorly I can eat for England !! I never lose my appetite when I'm ill unfortunately : / Get yourself fit and well and with the good weather hopefully now coming you will get back on track. X

I've lost 2lb this week so very pleased with that. Would someone please update me after their weigh in today as I keep trying but know how to do it on iPad xx

I think the key to success with weightloss, is when you finally accept that if you want to get slim and stay slim you are going to be watching your calorie intake for ever. It's not a diet. It won't end. If it does you put back all that you lost and then some usually... Well I did.. For at...

Well I did it! I gave up chocolate for lent!! Was it worth it??? NO!! I am 5 lbs heavier and ate every alternative sugary carb loaded alternative I could stuff into my greedy little mouth!! I even went back to eating bread which I had virtually given up, In favour of bagels, wraps crispbread...

eggs are healthy....arnt they?? ; )) xx

Very true ladies. Also it's natural to have days where your appetite Is greater than others so its fine to allow yourself a little bit of flexibility and vary the intake, for example anywhere between 1400/1800 depending how you feel. As long as you don't go majorly over or below calories it's...

Hi there, I will join you if I may. I've crept up a bit during the cold weather so really would also like to lose 8lb, despite intending to indulge in some chocolate on Sunday!! Can you add me pleas, as I'm not sure how on iPad Hotsue67 8lb to lose

Yes tracy I have to agree with you. I know it's becoming popular now to zigzag calories and this can be very successful in the weightloss journey, but not consistently trying to run your body on empty : ( Sadly I learnt the hard way through my teens and twenties that vlcd can do an awful lot...

It will sadly hit you suddenly... And you will be devastated. It doesn't seem real yet as you haven't had time to miss her yet. Try to remember though, they can't tell you when they are suffering, and that's over now xxxxxx

So sorry to hear about your baby.. I'm sending you a big hug xxx its so painful, because they are your family xxxx

Ooh yes gravy... Mmm chips with gravy!!! ; )

I have had a chocolate muffin but no actual chocolate bars or biscuits. Which is my plan. But I do want some very much : ( so this is day 6 34 left!! I don't know how long the vitamin b take to start making a difference or even if they do, but I will keep taking them. When pmt time comes around...

I've got myself some vitamin b as its meant to help with the choc cravings : ) and help release energy from the food we eat so I'm ready to attempt 40 days and nights choc free! I've filled up today with chocolate even though I wasn't craving it.. That sounds a stupid thing to do but I was kind...

It could be the sugar thing generally coz mainly it's carbs I want.. But to be honest when I need chocolate I will eat loads of other sweet stuff hoping the the craving passes but only chocolate actually hits the spot! So I may as well of just eaten the chocolate straight away and not wasted...

Lisa I feel your pain : ( I love chocolate, I never get sick of it.. And I can easily use my daily calorie allowance on it when I have pmt.. The trouble is at that time of the month I can't stop.. I really can't. I'm not the type of person who can have a fun size bar, or two squares of choc...

Ooouch!! I remember being like that last year when I first started the 30 day shred!! I literally had to hold on to radiator/ walls to get on and off the loo!! And couldn't cough or sneeze without grabbing my tummy muscles and desperately trying not to let them hurt!! , unfortunately that's what...

Haha!! Must admit when I go jogging I daren't take a bottle of water with me any more or drink before I go .. As I need to stop off for a wee along the way!! Not ready for tenna lady yet but I'm not able to trampoline for long!!! Hahaha!! Ali you are prob younger than me!! I'm 45 but mentally...

Hi there! Sounds like a great idea. I often find myself looking through other slimming threads etc just for hints, general chit chat etc. I'd prefer to stay within the cc pages coz we are all singing from the same hymn sheet!! Just to pop in and swap ideas ask advice or maybe get sidetracked...

To true.. Just concentrate on looking after yourself, eat as well as you can, if you don't use up all your calories then have a treat now and then, that's the beauty of calorie counting. wrap up warm and get out walking. It will help to get the metabolism moving again plus you will feel so much...

Totally agree, 13 years ago I lost a load of weight quickly with sw it's a fab healthy plan and it works but the weight came back fast.. Because mentally nothing had changed.. I was on a DIET!! Calorie counting doesn't feel like that as no food is a sin. So eat less move more and let your body...

Oops think they must of been too scary.. Not sure what happened there! They didn't download. Bit trial and error on iPad im afraid : /

If you have a cheat day today or slightly unhealthier than usual, I would probably advise you not go on the scales In the morning, as it could show a slight gain if you have eaten salty or heavier meals today. You can't have gained fat in one day so no point in weighing. As it wont be a true...

Do you know I totally agree.. It's truly liberating. I am sitting here in McDonald's enjoying without guilt a cherry custard pie and a coffee, (360 cals) I've lost 5and half stone with cc and kept it off since last June, I have decided to go for another 7lb, but I'm in no rush. I'm living...

Well done you.. Pushed myself to get out for a run... Well more like jog ; ) did just about 2.5 miles. Had music on, so it was ok but cold hands my goodness!! Now I've been it kind of encourages me not to be too greedy with food, as the exercise will have been for nothing. If I hadn't of gone, I...

Yes agreed, healthy extras like those to bring the calorie count up a bit will help keep that metabolism revved up : )

Hey there! Well done for making the decision to to get healthy.. And you've had a great kick start : ) Try to up your calories a bit though as your body will think its only ever going to get 1000 or less calories a day and will learn to manage on that... Then if you do in a few weeks time...

Well done 4lb is great. : ) It rules your whole life when periods are that heavy, luckily I don't suffer with much pain. Xx very costly each month though, if men had periods you can be sure tampax etc would be free on nhs!!! ; )

I didn't find I gained weight from it, I know sore muscles can weigh heavier at first but I think generally when you get fitter and stronger your metabolism gets fired up so you burn fat more effectively anyway. I think I didn't want to over eat after doing the shred because I knew how hard I'd...

I meant to add, This hasn't improved even though I've lost more than 5 stone, and I know gps are quick to tell you to lose weight whenever you visit them with women's problems!! But this made no difference to me x

I totally sympathise... I try not to go near scales during period time as I feel very heavy and I'm sure I would see a gain. My totm is regular as clockwork only lasts about 5 days but to be honest I'm the same as you I really could do with staying at home for the first 3 days.. : ( i used to...

That's the joy of it .... They are approx 20 minutes, but there is no resting!!!! I think that's why it's the one DVD I have not put in the cupboard to gather dust with the all the other impulse buy celebrity fitness rubbish I've wasted money on before. She gets straight on with working you...

Does it make you want to slap gillian and throw the DVD frisby style from a very high window!!??? ; ))) xx

Just hand weights and exercise mat or exercise on carpet. Its a tough one.. But it does deliver... ; )) good luck! Xx

Same here. : ) I only wanted to lend support and advice. I apologise if this was not how I came across x

Lauren sweetheart, you have to calm down and realise you are in this for life. You sound like you are panicking. I know how you feel because I spent about 25 years or more doing the same thing : // You won't get get results over night, same as you didn't get fat over night, though I will agree...

I know... I have good intentions with water but its sometimes a chore and I feel like I'm drowning!! I love my coffee and at work we have a cold water dispenser next to the coffee machine so I make a real effort to have a cup of water every time I have a coffee.. I don't do this at home I'm...

Me too, 5 stone plus lost and sometimes diet cola is my lifeline when I'm craving something sweet, especially Pepsi max as it does taste quite sweet. I know it's not especially good for you but it definitely hasn't hindered my weight loss at all and compared to fruit juice is a really low cal...

STOP!! Sweetheart, if you actually stop now, and take a few deep breathes... Actually count the calories in the mini binge you have just done... It probably comes to no more than 1000 calories. You won't have a gain on that... Think of all the reasons you want this weight off, and climb back on...

Managed to get to 10 stone 3 for Christmas so lost 7 lb. only 3lb short of my goal but am actually the size I wanted to be so I am happy with this! My aim is to enjoy Christmas but to get out for a jog on boxing morning. And hope to gain no more than 4lb by new years day. This sounds a lot but...

Hi there, if your baby is solely on breast milk alone you need to be consuming between approx 2000, 2,500 calories a day total and plenty of fluids obviously. Don't ever cut your daily calories below 1800 or baby won't be satisfied and you will feel dreadful, around the 2000- 2200 while breast...

Well done!! It will be great for you to see that 15 something on the scale, it will really spur you on . Probably next week the way you are going. Have a good weekend x

That's a good idea, holding back some calories gives you room for extras when you need to. Well done on the exercise bike 5 miles!!! Wow!

Hi Sophie, firstly well done on starting this healthy eating lifestyle! Not easy as a student and and to be honest the most value for money food seems to be the unhealthiest ...: ( You seem to really be in the zone and have your head round this, but I do worry that you may be starting a quite...

Stayed the same this week for me. Which is lucky, as hubby had 5 days off work , we celebrated our wedding anniversary and I seemed to over indulge greatly! Only had time to exercise once also which makes a lot of difference. So definitely going to have a better week this week. .. ; )

it's definately linked to weight versus confidence for me. We are funny creatures. Sending you a hug xxxxx

Sweetheart I have that feeling most days. The scales affect my day so much that i honestly try to weigh on a Friday and a Monday only. If I go on too much a pound or two on makes me feel like it may as well be two stone :( I feel huge and horrible, and moody :/ if they show a loss I feel...

Pleased with that. Got two days off work with hubby and our anniversary celebrations so this week may have to settle for stay the same but will still exercise. Have a good week everyone ! Xx

Keep the thread going I'm keen to see how you go and even though I'm following Calorie counting plan I might steal a few rules from your plan to kickstart my last 10lb x

Good luck sweetheart! I'm sure you will succeed, and it shows you are really determined as you are sharing your journey with us! With your exercise goals I quite expect you will be impressed with your results! Those jeans will look fab!!

Well I weigh on a Friday and a Monday then avoid scales the rest of the time. The Monday weigh in is to make sure I haven't gone too mad at the weekend,as I do have a relaxed day on saturday or Sunday when it comes to food and exercise. I don't go mad, because after more than 30 years of failed...

What day are we weighing in ladies? I usually do Friday mornings but let me know what suits everyone and I will log my weight then. I really would love to lose 10lb by Xmas. My original goal was 10.12 but now I'm here I feel that 10 will suit me better. I had always convinced myself I was big...

Could I join you please ladies? Hotsue67 -10lb

2lb off 4 to go!!! Holiday in 13 days time so I would love to hit target by then!!!

2lbs off!! Stayed the same last week so relieved to see change on scales in the right direction today!! Was worried about a gain as painters are due :0 !!! 6lb from goal weight!! ' ; )))

I think you have done great considering you have been bed-bound!! Well done sweetie!! That's amazing. X

Don't know how to update my progress on iPad I haven't been changing mine weekly but if someone could copy and paste my result that would be kind. I started at 13 stone 4lb and wanted to lose 24 lb but have actually managed to lose 27lb so far!! So am down to 11 stone 5lb with calorie counting...

Well done on making that decision and good luck on your weight loss journey sweetheart. Remember it's one day at a time, be kind to yourself, and keep your eye on the prize! A slim and healthier you! I have been over weight my whole life. I was a 10.5 lb baby (ouch for my poor mum!!) a...

Wait til u are mended sweetie or you will really do some damage. Just try to keep the healthy eating going. I know I find it hard to do one without the other , but it's all damage limitation. And I totally understand what you mean about life making it difficult to find time to exercise, that's...

Hi ladies, hope you are having a good week, I missed 3 days of shred as having really heavy period (sorry for too much info!! But got up at 6.30 to do it this morning. 3rd go at level 2. I'm not completing all the reps but doing my best. Feeling strong though. Didn't actually struggle that bad...

To be honest despite being a 'big' girl I've never considered myself to be lazy but i was so heavy that i was terribly unfit and afraid of physical exertion. I would fall asleep during the evening. I would need naps on regular basis and tired easily. i really wish I had found this DVD earlier on...

I have to get exercise over and done with in the morning if possible. I lose all enthusiasm by the end of the day, plus there are too many people in the house in the evening. So I try to do it about 6.30 am : / as I leave for work at 8.30 usually. If I'm on an early I start at 7 so I make that...

I tend to have more worry about my belly jumping about than my chest!!! : 0 Lol It's a tough DVD but to be fair it does work. I try to do it every other day, but have to be in private!!

You poor thing, this must feel so raw and the pain is very real. I know from past experience how you are feeling. At this moment it's not possible to look forward as it must feel like your future has been trampled. It's a common saying I know but time is the only healer. But in the mean time...

Hi there pinkemi, I have been doing the shred for about 3 weeks and my god it still hurts!! I try to do it at least 4 to 5 times a week and have lost 8 lbs and can really see a difference. I was stuck in a rut with my weight and it's really kick started things for me. The first time I did the...

Mmm : / stayed the same, but painters arrived today and I feel heavy!! Hopefully a loss next week : )

Hi squeezy, just to let you know I'm still here, and actually in my seat on the wagon. Have managed to lose a modest 6lb in the past four weeks. it's my pmt week and choc is calling me but I'm managing to get by with a biscuit bar or similar. I took your words of wisdom on board and your...

Sorry could someone add me to the list I don't know how to copy and paste on iPad!: /

Hotsue67 24lb (0lb lost, 24lbs to go)

Hey yes I do!! I had Totally wasted January and was kind of hiding up!! I was off the wagon... Infact I was so far behind the wagon I couldn't even see it!! But I'm back up! So to be able to check in with you guys here will be much appreciated. It was the support I received on here and kind...

We have a Friday night weigh- in group for calorie counters which is called Luscious Losers! A couple of lovely supportive ladies on here organise it and have little discussions and topics and other inspiring info. They also name a slimmer of the week. It's very casual, you don't have to tell...

Thanks my love, I am not very good at navigating around the minimins and I don't know how to accept your friendship request, I have tried all ways, and can't see how it's done. HELP!!! X

Thank you squeezy, made me cry a little!! You are so kind, it's such a relief that someone understands. I went through a week or so of insatiable hunger and chocolate cravings, but when they subsided I felt so guilty that I just carried on and on eating and stuffing like I wanted to punish...

Hi everyone, even though I'm feeling like crawling under a rock I am being brave and coming here to admit to a 3 lb gain :...( I have completely lost the plot. I feel really low. And am eating to comfort myself but in a way it's like a punishment , does anyone know what I mean? Coz I'm eating...

hi guys, 1 lb off for me, which is a miracle as i have spent all my calorie allowance this week on chocolate it seems : ( i feel rubbish but thats what u get for eating rubbish i guess! anyway onwards and upwards. its a new week and if i can avoid the chocolate i will be ok. its like an...

Hotsue67 1lb lost 15lb to go

Isn't crabbies a ginger ale? But oh god those pics made me laugh!! And the food for crabs thing!! When I hear crabbies I think of crabby pattys and sponge bob square pants!! Think we are losing the thread a bit now, but thanks guys for making me chuckle today !!! : ))))

Lost 2 lb so am at 13 stone 4 lb now so quite pleased, : ) still haven't managed to exercise but have been really busy with work. But intend to do workout DVD twice at least this week, and really persevere with drinking the water, I do enjoy coffee and have about. 5 cups a day but now make sure...

2lb off for me 16 lb to go. I can't copy and paste on iPhone. Could someone kindly update for me ? X : )

I would like to lose 18 lb by easter can u add me on the list. I can't copy and paste on my phone : )

Hi everyone! Managed to lose the 3lb gain from Xmas so back down to 13.6. Really making effort to drink more water. I have to force it down sometimes but truly feel better for it when I manage to drink more. I am hoping to ease back into exercise tho it's hard to get motivated at this time of...

Great I need to know I am weighing in on a certain day as that gives me a bit of motivation ; ) thanks!!

Yes would be great if it continued, even if there isn't time for everyone to come on here at a set time, it's kind of good to have the discipline of weighing in on friday and recording it on here on Friday evening.

Hi everyone has this weekly meeting group ended, I logged weight each week but was unsure if I was in the right thread as no one seemed to be around ! Have u left me!? Where have you all gone??

Sts for me. Which I'm ok with as ive been on two christmas meal/parties. Now I'm back on track and no more excessive calories til Christmas day. I will relax a bit then til boxing day is over then back to being good. Coz I'm the sort of person who can put on a stone over Christmas if I allow...

Hey everyone. Another 2 lb for me. Was hoping for a bit more but considering I have not exercised at all and had 2 fast food meals I'm pleased. That's the joy of calorie counting though, if you actually calculate the calories in the mcdonalds or kfc etc instead of just feeling guilty then...

Think I posted on wrong thread, I'm easily confused as I log in on my iPhone. Lost 2lb this week so weighed in at 13st 10lb which. Slowly but surely.

Hello everyone. I'm pleased to say I have lost 2lb this week. So now 13 stone 10 I am avoiding eating in the evening unless it's fruit or bowl of cereal. Still struggling with the water intake though : / I must admit I have honestly not had time to exercise apart from making a determined effort...

Hi everyone. Just a pound for me. But in the right direction. Now 13.12. doesn't it make you feel despondent though when u try hard and the scales drop only one pound. But if u cheat, they jump up easily by 3/4 pounds!! WHY???? Anyway I must not grumble as I am losing and not really depriving...

Hi guys, I managed 1lb off but think more luck than judgement. Had two birthday celebrations, mine tomorrow, two take-aways purely for convenience as we have relatives staying. But happily I am now 13 something!! I have to work hard this week because I know that with me, the over eating will...

Right fellow members. It's a new week. Time to knuckle down. I think we are all capable of a 2 lb loss this week. I myself have been losing and gaining the same pound for several weeks now and it's time for a shake up. Christmas time will be upon us before we know it and for me that can mean at...

Good evening slimmers! Well I started the week full of enthusiasm and visions of my slender self next summer in a bikini looking hot and not too wobbly!! But I somehow lost my way during the week : ( I'm not going to make excuses but will happily fill u all in on the reasons. I vowed to drink...

Good morning fellow slimmers! Just popping in midweek as I'm struggling to keep away from the scales.And logging in here helps motivate me. I'm determined not to weigh til we all do on Friday!! My good intentions are going so-so. I did exercise DVD Sunday and ached so much I haven't done it...

My good intentions for the week are to drink more water, keep off the scales til Friday, and do my workout DVD at least 3 times!

Hey there! Can I join u. Have lost about 20 stones in my lifetime! But prob the same stone and keep putting it back!!! Have lost 2 stones in the past 2 years. Which was slow but stayed off. Now I'm stuck. Calorie counting and exercise is the only way for me. I'm 14 stones exactly and to be...

I know what u mean, I had a four day break in Berlin last year at the christmas markets, and gained 9lb !! Yes really!! But within 4 days of 'normal' eating I had lost it again!! But could never lose that much weight so fast normally. So it was like my body hadn't had chance to turn the excess...

So pleased for you : ) communication Is the key. Its so easy to forget to actually talk to each other. Our busy lives mean we just talk about kids, whose putting the rubbish out, don't forget to pick up the dry-cleaning etc but we forget to actually TALK to our OH about how we are feeling. So...

Well done sweetheart. That is a great start. Remember take it a day at a time and enjoy the journey. If like me you have always used food as an emotional crutch and a comforter it can be very tough to make those healthy changes but after reading your thread I can tell u are going to do this. X

Hey guys. Just signing in from glorious Turkey. Enjoying holiday very much. Was 14.2 the day we left for hol. So hope when I return I won't be looking at losing 30 + pounds!! Will update on Saturday. Having great time and think the tan makes me look slimmer even if the tasty kebabs are not : ; )

I want it so badly and my mindset is right. I have always been a big girl. 10.5 pounds when born!! Ouch for my poor mum! And between 13 and 16 stone all my adult life. Enough is enough. Time for action. Thank u!! Will post again next weekend.

Is it too late to join in with you guys. Lost nearly 2 stone over the past year. Without deprivation tbh. But been stuck at 14stone 2 pounds for ages. With group support I think I can kick start myself and get that 30 pounds off. I'm off on holiday tomorrow so will weigh in again next Saturday...

I went to zumba class and loved it. Even if u aren't the most coordinated person you are still moving And working up a sweat and importantly burning fat. And coz it's an hour of dancing, it's fun and time goes quick! I have bought zumba for the wii but haven't done it yet : ( not quite so...

Thanks for that. I've stuck to green today and do feel better. It's kind of comfort food when u can tuck into carbs. And don't crave the choc so much. Don't get me wrong, if I was handed a bar right now I would eat it, but I'm not turning out cupboards looking for it. Or going to the 24 hour...

Well done you!! Once you have a couple of good days you feel better and then u want to carry on. Same when u fall of the wagon you start overeating and cheating and it's hard to stop. So pleased for you. You sound so positive. I am struggling at the moment im approaching time of month and I...

Don't worry. Tomorrow is another day. U will lose that by next week. Don't beat yourself up. Life is too short. Deep breaths, plan your meals and fill up in free foods. X small steps

Oh sweetheart I know that feeling well. It's just a lapse though. You will get through it. It feels like u just don't have strength to fight the food cravings. So u give in , but then feel guilty and get upset, and so begins a vicious circle. Firstly, take some deep breathes and remind yourself...