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  1. BordersGirl

    Earlgrey tea ????

    I drank black earl grey tea every day when I was on S&S and it did me no harm whatsoever :-)
  2. BordersGirl

    2 stone loss in 5 weeks is this not a little excessive??

    The weight always drops off more quickly in the first month so I wouldn't worry to be honest. There are people on here who lose a whole stone or more in the first week, and lots of people lose a stone in the first 2 weeks. So take weeks 1 and 2 out of the equation and start looking at your...
  3. BordersGirl

    is it even possible (warning very long and boring post)

    Hi Lucy, I've pretty much stopped posting on my diary now as I've moved to maintenance and am maintaining. I went through the whole S&S journey, found the support on this forum fantastic at the time, but now that I've moved to maintenance I don't need it as much so I rarely come here to be...
  4. BordersGirl

    120lbs to shed with Alizonne tightening

    Hey Ali, that's a really insightful post and it's good to see you comfortable in your own skin and feel good about yourself. As for me I'm not making any progress towards losing my last few pounds. I seem to gain and lose the same half stone consistently but never make it below my lowest at 11...
  5. BordersGirl

    Email notifications

    Assuming you mean your posts rather than private messages go to the subscribed threads link right at the top of the page and the threads you have posted replies in will be listed. Click on notifications for the ones you want to be advised of. That's on the web site. Not sure how to do it on the...
  6. BordersGirl

    OMGEEE! I am no longer overweight!!!

    Fantastic - well done! xx
  7. BordersGirl

    120lbs to shed with Alizonne tightening

    I haven't done Alizonne but if it were me I'd explain the position at the clinic and ask for their advice. Failing that perhaps move into one of the other VLCDs on the market that aren't as costly. You won't get the treatments etc that Alizonne offer but there are quite a number of people who...
  8. BordersGirl

    Weight loss trends on S&S /slow losers

    I'm a slow loser. Some people just are unfortunately but it would be the same for me on any diet. The point is that the weight does go if you stick to it. Focus on what you have lost, not what you have to go or how long you might have left. You can't influence how quickly you lose if you stick...
  9. BordersGirl

    Considering Slim and Save - how do you find it?

    Exante packs have more calories though so it equates to the same thing overall. Having 4 packs allows you to have a bar as an evening treat with a coffee, or however you decide to use your 4th pack.
  10. BordersGirl

    how do I ensure it stays off

    For me it was the realisation that I can't eat 2000 calories per day and maintain my weight. My maintenance allowance is closer to 1600 so I had to completely reassess my eating habits and start with a clean sheet compared to my pre diet eating pattern. I've made substantial changes that include...
  11. BordersGirl

    Weasey's Re-Feed

    I hate it when people criticise VLCDs for being ineffective as so many people pile on the weight when they stop. It's only because our pre diet 'normal' really isn't normal at all because we wouldn't have got to the sizes we were if that had been normal. Like with all diets unless you adjust...
  12. BordersGirl

    Does anybody do two packs and a healthy meal?

    The key is definitely looking at it being a low calorie diet, not a very low calorie diet as 2 packs won't be nutritionally complete for that level of calories. You could do a low calorie diet and stay in ketosis but if you want the carb laden foods then that won't be possible obviously. I...
  13. BordersGirl

    Does anybody do two packs and a healthy meal?

    I had 2 packs plus other food when I was refeeding but you really need to come out of VLCD territory for it to be a healthy option. So ensure that your calorie level is above 800 and depending on how much you have to lose you may lose 1 - 2 pounds per week perhaps.
  14. BordersGirl

    Weight back on after stopping - how quick?

    When I come out of ketosis I usually put on weight up to day 5 so assume that this is my glycogen stores refilling.
  15. BordersGirl

    Rebekah's road to reduction!

    Are you nearly at your op weight now Rebekah? How exciting! I'm still wanting to make an appointment but chickening out! Lol.
  16. BordersGirl

    How much weight gain in a week off?

    I'm with Ando, I think you'll gain what you lost in week 1, plus some more if you go completely mad.
  17. BordersGirl

    Getting concerned about the refeed

    Sadly the slimmer you are the lower your BMR and TDEE so being slim means that you need to eat less to maintain. It's also the reason why people find it difficult to maintain at a lowish weight as it doesn't take much to push you over the calories to maintain at that level.
  18. BordersGirl

    Photo of me

    I'm wearing 12s and 14s now so I suppose I must look ok in theory, and certainly people say that I don't need to lose anymore, but in the mirror I still see a much bigger person who needs to lose another stone.
  19. BordersGirl

    Getting concerned about the refeed

    Basal Metabolic Rate - ie the calories you would burn if you stayed in bed all day Total Daily Energy Expenditure - ie the calories you are likely to burn given your age, height, activity level etc.
  20. BordersGirl

    Photo of me

    Well done Kellmo, you look fab! I weigh slightly less than you do now but I still have an image of myself still being far too fat. Much slimmer than where I started but still fatter than I'd like to be. Then I look at you in size 14 and think that you look lovely and slim. I think of myself...
  21. BordersGirl

    Katiebaby- back to Slim and save for the last leg of my journey

    I'm doing ok thanks Katie. Trying to maintain now and not struggling particularly but the second I have a little break it seems to take an age to get back to where I left off and then I have another break :). Maybe that's the nature of maintenance? Up and down a bit but pretty much maintaining...
  22. BordersGirl

    Katiebaby- back to Slim and save for the last leg of my journey

    Stick at it Katie and you'll soon have the weight off and more xx
  23. BordersGirl

    S&S and hair loss..

    My hair definitely thinned about 5 months after starting and the same thing happened at the same time to someone at work who started LL when I started S&S. I can honestly say that it all stopped in 3 - 4 weeks and grew back after that. Take heart that your hair will get back to normal pretty...
  24. BordersGirl

    Getting concerned about the refeed

    Agree with the measuring. My scales are a permanent fixture on my worktop now although I'm now more used to understanding what 50g of peppers looks like (for example). Portion size is the key to my success or failure I think plus making better choices. If I really want something then I either...
  25. BordersGirl

    Getting concerned about the refeed

    Both Weasey and I stepped up to 800 calories as we approached goal. I stepped up when I was within a stone of goal. We both used My Fitness Pal to log all calories and carbs and ensure that we stayed at around 60g of carbs per day to keep ketosis. We both used some of the packs plus other foods...
  26. BordersGirl

    Just wondering...milk?

    Personally I'd do what Weasey says and count the carbs. If I wanted to add more milk I'd probably look for the packs with the lower carbs and use those. The silver spag bol for example is about the highest, whilst the oatmeal without the milk it about the lowest (I think!).
  27. BordersGirl

    Weasey's Re-Feed

    I don't do nearly enough exercise I'm afraid (for that read none apart from some walking). Strange as I used to be hugely active when I was younger. I've somehow become a couch potato over the years. I'd like to tone up my legs etc tho so will need to get off my butt and do something I think :)
  28. BordersGirl

    Weasey's Re-Feed

    Fab news re the syndrome! I bet that's a weight off your mind (even if not 8lbs worth ;)) and hopefully you can rid yourself of the stress very soon.
  29. BordersGirl

    Weasey's Re-Feed

    SB, I'd definitely look for a lower carb yoghurt - one that isn't so high in sugars. Those artificial flavoured ones are dreadful for that. I find the soya yoghurt quite sweet enough but it has only 2.1g of carbs per 100g. Weasey, I definitely know what you mean about clothes. My only criteria...
  30. BordersGirl

    Weasey's Re-Feed

    I try to keep to 100g carbs during the week on a 1200 calorie limit so 100g on 800 calories does sound quite high. It's really easy to overdose on carbs if you're not careful as I've found myself so I compromise and keep them relatively low during the week and have more at weekends when I also...
  31. BordersGirl

    Saddlebag's Refeed

    I'm in love with Alpro plain soya yoghurt at the moment. I quite often have a tub of that instead of a meal as the carbs aren't high and the protein it gives me is relatively high. A whole tub is only 230 calories and it fills me completely.
  32. BordersGirl

    Saddlebag's Refeed

    Quark is really nice, and very versatile. I hadn't even heard of it before this diet but S&S said it was ok to have it as one of the protein options so I decided to try it. I like it and it's good as a savoury option or I mix a little sweetener with it and have it as a topping for some red...
  33. BordersGirl

    3 packs a day - what if you cant manage the low carb meal?

    I like Quark too and I'd never tried it before this diet. You can add a little sweetener if you want it more as a dessert and don't find it sweet enough. It works well as sweet or savoury.
  34. BordersGirl

    Saddlebag's Refeed

    Fear not - 800 calories is nothing. I'm up to my BMR on average now, so 1400 calories. Now that's scary :). Good luck with it.
  35. BordersGirl

    Anyone help - 5ft5/5ft6 ladies bra help!

    I'm an H but would love to be a C or a D, and perky again :)
  36. BordersGirl

    Advice prior to starting

    I'd use the packs you have to replace 2 meals and low carb the remainder until the S&S packs turn up.
  37. BordersGirl

    Does anyone get scared..

    I upped my calories initially to 800 (back in March) as I was within my last stone and I was losing about 1lb - 2lbs per week, then I upped them to 800 during the week and 1000 at weekends, and was still losing albeit a bit more slowly. I got down to 11st 4.4lbs on 27th June and after upping...
  38. BordersGirl

    Weasey's Re-Feed

    I know how you feel to be honest. This part is a lot more important and a lot more educational.
  39. BordersGirl

    Does anyone get scared..

    I've moved to maintenance now and I was terrified that I had screwed up my metabolism for good to start with as although I did a very gradual refeed my weight did start to rise initially but now I'm out of ketosis, maintaining by counting calories, and my weight is now lower than before the...
  40. BordersGirl

    3 packs a day - what if you cant manage the low carb meal?

    Yes you should have your protein, or failing that a 4th pack because otherwise your protein levels for the day will be too low. A multivit won't fix that.
  41. BordersGirl

    are you allowed anything else

    You can substitute one of the packs for protein instead, so you can have 3 packs plus protein instead of 4 packs. You can have 2 eggs instead of the chicken and fish options that are on the sheet. Or Quark, or cottage cheese. If you look in the stickies there is a thread about the protein...
  42. BordersGirl

    Weasey's Re-Feed

    Are you still in ketosis? I went up to 11 9 at one point when I first came out of ketosis but am at 11 2 now. I think my body has just got used to the additional calories TBH.
  43. BordersGirl

    Weasey's Re-Feed

    Well I hope that the split isn't too stressful and you can move onwards and upwards soon. I think our bodies will take a while to adjust to new calorie levels and different types of food so we just have to be patient while they get back on track. I'm still recording everything as otherwise I'm...
  44. BordersGirl

    Weasey's Re-Feed

    How is the weight going Weasey? Are you holding steady, up or down? I had a bit of a 'up' when I came out of ketosis and upped my calories but I held my nerve and now things are back on the way down again. I feel good now that I've come out of ketosis and am maintaining my weight. It was...
  45. BordersGirl

    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    After a month of refeeding, moving to maintenance, going out of ketosis and my body getting used to it the scales are finally dropping again. I last recorded a loss on 27th June and I'm happy to report that today, 25th July, I've dropped lower than my previous lowest. Weighed in at 11st 2.6lbs...
  46. BordersGirl

    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    Thanks guys. I'm happy to report that I was 11st 4.6lbs this am so just 0.2lbs heavier than my lowest. Hoping to see a drop to my lowest weight ever very soon :).
  47. BordersGirl

    I have to leave.....

    Congratulations! Come back and show us a photo of the first S&S baby :family2:
  48. BordersGirl

    Saggy skin

    I don't think that many of us who have been overweight and then lose are going to have perfect skin. I'm half a stone away from BMI 25 and I have a bit of a paunch and some loose skin on my thighs. I'm ok with that though as I just feel so much better having lost the weight that a bit of loose...
  49. BordersGirl

    Hcg Liquiddietdrops?

    They're banned in the UK I believe. Essentially you don't eat much either, around 500 calories per day so the weight loss comes from the calorie deficit not the drops, and the diet was banned in the UK as it's not nutritionally balanced and thus dangerous. If you are going to do a very...
  50. BordersGirl

    This time I will do this on Slim & Save :-)

    Well hopefully it shows you (if you even needed reminding) that you were so right to dump him! Still, the main thing is that your daughter knows that you are supportive. Don't let him get to you (easier said than done I should think) as people like that are so not worth expending energy on. Chin...
  51. BordersGirl

    Other bars e.g. Atkins?

    I don't think that the Atkins bars are MRP bars though? Alternative bars that are proper meal replacements are the Tesco Ultraslim and the Biggest Loser MRP bars. They're both higher in calories too so treat with caution and don't have them every day.
  52. BordersGirl

    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    So I thought I'd better post some photos given that I've announced that I'm in maintenance :). I thought I didn't have any 'before' photos but a friend posted some old photos on FB :eek: so I have a before photo although it's 12 years ago. I'm only really posting it here as I'm mortified by it...
  53. BordersGirl

    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    Thanks demonp :). You're welcome to join my thread but I'm refeeding now so it's mainly food talk! Luv2BSlim, when I read what you wrote I had a look at their FB page and you're right, the customer service seems shocking! Still, mine did turn up in the end, and I got them free due to their...
  54. BordersGirl

    Weasey's Re-Feed

    Are you still going to LL now Weasey?
  55. BordersGirl

    Little advice needed :)

    Yes you can but for future reference if you have 4 packs you are not supposed to have the protein too. The protein is if you are on 3 packs per day and it's instead of a 4th pack. In the first few days though there is nothing wrong with having an extra pack or a bit of extra protein as it's...
  56. BordersGirl

    My fitness pal

    No you should be fine as the plan is only designed to put people lightly in ketosis and most of the weight loss will be through the large daily calorie deficit compared to your maintenance level which for most of us will be around 1800 - 2000 calories. I am refeeding now and have between 60g and...
  57. BordersGirl

    Do slim and save restrict orders the same way as others?

    I don't think that Rob the owner of S&S cares to be honest. The plans are bundled up in the way they are to help us out and provide the right number of packs for the number of days on plan specified. If we want to buy the 5 per day packs and then mess around using them for the women's 3 or 4...
  58. BordersGirl

    Polyols/emotional eating

    Ha yes polyols can have an explosive effect :). And whilst sugar free sweets etc. are ok in terms of net carbs they have plenty of calories so should be used in moderation. Some people binge on Atkins bars and end up on the loo forever :). When I overdosed a bit on polyols I couldn't leave the...
  59. BordersGirl

    Celtic Tiger - A New Scales, A New Start!

    Good luck! I used to drink alcohol practically every day but now I only drink occasionally (I'm refeeding now) thus saving the calories as well as my liver. I've got used to not having it since I started this diet and I never thought I'd say that!
  60. BordersGirl

    weight loss revealing unknown health problems

    I think weight loss also works the other way too. I had high blood pressure and was about to be put on medication but since losing weight it's completely normal 119 / 80 yesterday as I check it most weekends out of habit. Weasey had type 2 diabetes but has been off all medication since quite...
  61. BordersGirl

    Do slim and save restrict orders the same way as others?

    No, you can order as much or as little as you like as often as you like. You will be restricted to 28 bars though I think as you are only allowed to order 1 per day. The way round that is to order some bars separately if you want to have one per day.
  62. BordersGirl

    Mushrooms

    Lighter when cooked I think so you should be fine
  63. BordersGirl

    My losses aren't that big :-(

    You should have all of your packs otherwise you'll be depriving your body of proper nutrients. I reached my original goal of losing 6 stone a while ago and am currently refeeding. I'd love to lose another half stone or so through healthy eating but if that doesn't happen it's not the end of the...
  64. BordersGirl

    My losses aren't that big :-(

    I'm a slow loser too and I think to be honest you just have to put up with it. There really isn't anything you can do to speed things up and I'll admit to being jealous of people on here who lose much quicker. The point is though that it does come off eventually, you just have to keep plugging...
  65. BordersGirl

    Move from CS to S&S - anyone done it? advice please for a newbie

    Does CS put you in ketosis? If it does then you should be able to mix it with S&S with 1 day on S&S then 1 day on CS (don't mix and match because the nutrient levels won't be right). S&S is a VLCD tho whereas CS is not. Hence, once you've used up your supply of CS it will be better to do 100%...
  66. BordersGirl

    ALWAYS READ THE LABEL

    You may have knocked yourself out but then again you may not. Just carry on and even if you have you will be back in by the next day I should think.
  67. BordersGirl

    S&S and hair loss..

    I had a bit of hair loss about 5 months in. It lasted for about 3 weeks, then stopped and hasn't returned, and wasn't noticeable other than I noticed that I was shedding more when I brushed my hair / had a shower etc. The health benefits of losing the weight have completely outweighed the small...
  68. BordersGirl

    Sorry another question(!) - when people say 1st few days are hard...

    Yes, it's definitely normal and due to carb withdrawal. It will pass though in the first week.
  69. BordersGirl

    Fizzy jelly!

    It's not just the citric acid, check the calories and carbs too. Both should be as near to zero as possible.
  70. BordersGirl

    Can I come in?

    Welcome! You'll soon be a fully fledged S&Ser. Many ex Exante converts over here :)
  71. BordersGirl

    Fizzy jelly!

    And don't buy the vegetarian version as it's full of carbs.
  72. BordersGirl

    Fizzy jelly!

    Dr Oetker makes powdered gelatine and most stores sell it. I'd restrict to one serving per day as although it's pure protein it does have calories.
  73. BordersGirl

    Eggs

    Yes, instead of the 100g protein. Poached eggs with asparagus and mushrooms. Yum!
  74. BordersGirl

    Soya Milk

    Try and get the unsweetened / light versions. The lower the carbs the better.
  75. BordersGirl

    Trifle type dessert yum

    Looks nice :)
  76. BordersGirl

    Quick Question

    Here's the link but you will need to get to the shop: Buy My Protein Max 600ml Blender Bottle at Argos.co.uk - Your Online Shop for Muscle building.
  77. BordersGirl

    Stop weighing urself all the time!

    I reckon it's more likely that they'll not show pink when you are in ketosis.
  78. BordersGirl

    Stir fry?

    Yes it's fine but make sure you either dry fry or use Frylight.
  79. BordersGirl

    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    I'm sure I was just unlucky but I'm appreciative of the much better service from S&S :)
  80. BordersGirl

    Stop weighing urself all the time!

    I had a pack, they were a bit old and never showed any sign of ketosis at all. I bought a new pack and I was 'in the pink' straightaway so you can certainly get duff ones.
  81. BordersGirl

    Stop weighing urself all the time!

    I'm a daily weighing addict, but am too far gone to have any chance of recovery from my addiction :).
  82. BordersGirl

    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    Back on the refeed track today. Cough is still there but it not as bad and as I feel better I can get through the night without glugging on the cough syrup :). So the damage after the off plan weekend was 11st 8.0lbs. That was with a calorie intake of around 1500 3 days running plus whatever...
  83. BordersGirl

    Anna's Diary - 8st to lose (OH NOOOOO)

    It really does get easier I promise but mostly it takes a week to really settle into it and for your body to get used to not having as much food. Just stay strong and keep on going. You will definitely be losing weight already, you may not quite have reached ketosis yet but it should be with you...
  84. BordersGirl

    120lbs to shed with Alizonne tightening

    Well done on hitting the 13s! I know how exciting it is to hit the next stone, and the gaps are greater the lower we go so it makes the feeling even sweeter. You are doing so brilliantly. I know what you mean about Ebaying. I had a stack of things ready to Ebay but I just couldn't be bothered...
  85. BordersGirl

    Veggies

    Plus I don't think that it's advisable for anyone on a VLCD to have unlimited anything. We all need to take the time to learn about portion control.
  86. BordersGirl

    Veggies

    Don't leave it too long before you go. Either add a fibre supplement (I use Scandanavian Bran crispbreads x 2 as it's pretty much the only thing that works for me and I've pretty much tried them all) or use something like Dulcolax Pico Perles. You might be better off managing to 'go' before...
  87. BordersGirl

    Veggies

    It's to limit calories as well as the carbs to stay in ketosis.
  88. BordersGirl

    Concerns regarding not having enough calories!!

    There are a lot of scare stories out there about the body going into starvation mode etc. on VLCDs but to be honest the vast majority of people who stick to the diet have fantastic losses, especially in the first month. The only way you won't lose the weight is if you start finding excuses not...
  89. BordersGirl

    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    So I've been ill the last few days and feeling rubbish so I hit every remedy I had in the cupboard and to hell with the ketosis effect. The cough syrup in particular (I've been coughing my lungs up all night) is full of sugar so I can safely say that I'm well and truly out of ketosis. And...
  90. BordersGirl

    Alternative Bars

    Yeah, I count net carbs since I'm mainly interested in staying in ketosis and am refeeding. I use the Atkins bars but they're not full MRP so if you're on 100% S&S be careful and have one on the odd occasion, not every day.
  91. BordersGirl

    anyone rec a comfy large bra

    Ha, they're fine if you have tits the size of an orange instead of the size and weight of a watermelon! That might help explain it to a bloke :).
  92. BordersGirl

    Alternative Bars

    And I don't know if the Tesco bars contain polyols - you'd need to check. I know that the BL bars have some though.
  93. BordersGirl

    Alternative Bars

    Yes, they have more carbs and calories than the S&S bars and I wouldn't suggest that you use them all the time as a result but if you're stuck ..... Not all carbs have an effect on blood sugar though which is the important bit when in ketosis. Polyols don't so you can subtract those from the...
  94. BordersGirl

    Alternative Bars

    Tesco Ultra Slim bars or Biggest Loser Meal Replacement bars (not the snack ones) although you'll need to accept that they are higher in calories.
  95. BordersGirl

    Sample pack / Samples?

    You can order samples of the ones you didn't get in your pack but probably best to put a note on the order and say that your sample pack didn't contain them to prevent any delay.
  96. BordersGirl

    Dilemma....

    You should have the protein option instead of the 4th pack on the first S&S week as 3 packs per day is not adequate nutrition. Using one of the mealpacks during your holiday may be a good plan if you can stick to it. I am refeeding now and use 1 - 2 packs per day during my refeed. I think you...
  97. BordersGirl

    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    Not a good WI this am :(. I was UP 1.4lbs for no apparent reason. No new foods introduced really, and I kept to my refeeding target of 800 - 1000 calories each day so I didn't exactly go overboard! Anyway, there is nothing I can do if my body doesn't play ball, I just have to stick with it until...
  98. BordersGirl

    Diary of a slimmer Loopeylou !!

    It's always interesting to see how people do after they move on from a VLCD and start another diet. Helps those of us following on behind to make an informed decision. Good luck, and let us know how you get on xx
  99. BordersGirl

    anyone rec a comfy large bra

    I'm the same - I rush upstairs as soon as I'm home and rip off my wired bra and change into something soft and comfy. And either fleecy PJs or jogging bottoms. Smaller sizes than they used to be tho! :).
  100. BordersGirl

    yes!!

    Well done! Believe and you will achieve :clap:
  101. BordersGirl

    anyone rec a comfy large bra

    It's ripped the lace away as well as the wires sticking out but I've sown up what I could for the time being until it rips again and I'll bin it. I'll hand wash bras in future I think but having washed bras for years in the washing machine with no problems I had no idea it was all going to go...
  102. BordersGirl

    5ft 6 gals what's your goal/size goal

    I haven't heard of liquid talc, I'll look it up. I use nappy rash cream too, and unperfumed talc, and some medicated talc when things start flaring up - seems to be keeping it at bay anyway. Bloody painful and sore when it gets bad. Guess we should have had this topic on the big bra thread :).
  103. BordersGirl

    5ft 6 gals what's your goal/size goal

    Maybe I will. I used to get terrible rashes all the time but that seems to have stopped since I wore better supporting bras and used a variety of creams and powders to get rid of it. I dare say I could get it to flare up again though if needs be ;). I'm not adverse to paying though to be honest...
  104. BordersGirl

    5ft 6 gals what's your goal/size goal

    I'm in Scotland but my boobs have headed south so much I think they think they still live in the south of England ;)
  105. BordersGirl

    anyone rec a comfy large bra

    I've sown them back in again. No doubt it won't last but at least I can wear it a few more times before I have to bin it. If I was smaller the wires wouldn't need to be like fort knox!
  106. BordersGirl

    Hi I'm new to VLCD

    Think they sell the ball ones in Argos too for a couple of quid (or at least they used to).
  107. BordersGirl

    5ft 6 gals what's your goal/size goal

    I thought they had to be giving you pain etc? Mine aren't painful per se, just uncomfortable, I can't get comfy in bed, and life would just be better with smaller boobs I feel.
  108. BordersGirl

    anyone rec a comfy large bra

    I just wrecked my new Panache bra. Put it in the washing machine (as I've done with every bra I've ever owned) and it came out with the wires ripped through the material at the top on both sides :cry:. Looked at the label and it said hand wash only. Quickest £30 I've wasted this year :(.
  109. BordersGirl

    5ft 6 gals what's your goal/size goal

    I probably don't meet the NHS criteria so need to go private. I just need to pluck up the courage to make an appointment for the initial consultation :). I'd like a tummy tuck too, and a thigh lift. I think they only do 1 big thing at a time though and to be honest a boob reduction will be life...
  110. BordersGirl

    5ft 6 gals what's your goal/size goal

    I'm probably going down the reduction route too. I'm a 34 H/J and hate that they're so heavy and since I reached 40 head south as soon as I release my bra. Something around D cup with a lift would suit me I think. I'd love to be smaller and not feel like I'm carrying around a millstone below my...
  111. BordersGirl

    Just Wondering

    Won't make too much difference I shouldn't think. The calories in the veg are pretty low anyway so you could double it and not make a big difference to the calories. I wouldn't do it too often though as you won't want the carbs to affect you going into or staying in ketosis. Get the OH used to...
  112. BordersGirl

    Just Wondering

    Carrot, I was like your mum and suffer terribly on a VLCD. I tried every fibre supplement known to man and nothing helped so I used to take Dulcolax Pico Perles twice a week to stay regular when I was on SS. Quite recently however I have discovered Scandanavian Crispbreads and having 2 per day...
  113. BordersGirl

    Just Wondering

    SS = Sole Source, ie total food replacement so just packs. I started with 3 packs per day (used to be one of the plans when I started out last year). If it wasn't I'd have started out on 4 packs per day. I added the veg in 'sometimes' after the first 6 weeks, then every day. Then in about Feb...
  114. BordersGirl

    Protien allowance

    Stupid really. When I'm being good I'm put off 'good' things due to the calories yet when I'm being bad I'll shove any old calorific crap down my trap!
  115. BordersGirl

    Protien allowance

    I love smoked mackerel but it's crazy high in calories (good calories apparently) but it does put me off to be honest. I've had it a few times on a break as I figure that it's got to be healthier than stuffing my face full of carbs.
  116. BordersGirl

    Protien allowance

    I had it last weekend :). I'm not 100% S&S now but I'd have had it when I was. I think that most fish is fine to be honest. You just have to watch the oily fish as it is higher in calories but it's supposed to be really good for you so I think that offsets the occasional higher calories to be...
  117. BordersGirl

    Kelstars weekly weigh in -am i thin yet?

    Don't see why you couldn't have a crack at that Jo. Keep the faith xx
  118. BordersGirl

    Kelstars weekly weigh in -am i thin yet?

    Jo, you're probably on the phone app so can't see Kelstar's signature. Looks like she lost 21lbs on WW before starting a VLCD. It's still a cracking amount tho in 23 weeks especially since the WW loss was from May - Dec so more time than the 23 weeks on a VLCD. Now let people say they can lose...
  119. BordersGirl

    Kelstars weekly weigh in -am i thin yet?

    I knew you'd lost 100lbs as I saw it on MFP but you rock Kelstar! 7 stone / 100lbs is a fantastic amount to lose. I bet you feel fab U lus?
  120. BordersGirl

    my weekly shrinking!

    Well done on another 4lbs - you're going great guns!
  121. BordersGirl

    days off/special occasions

    Many people find it really difficult to get back on track once they take a break and whilst I've taken breaks and got back on track afterwards I have to say that it seems to become more difficult after every break. You do have the option of having protein and low carb veg / salad to remain in...
  122. BordersGirl

    No weight loss this week :-(

    As someone who struggled to go big time when I was on 100% S&S I would say not to let things go on for too long before you do something about it otherwise it can be like sh1tting a grand piano believe me! :eek:. I tried every fibre supplement known to man but nothing worked for me unfortunately...
  123. BordersGirl

    I WILL do this!

    Yes, definitely do not get disheartened in 5 days. You need to look at the weight loss as a whole, not individual weeks, or part weeks, and it'll soon start to add up. If I'd got disheartened every time I had a slow week I'd have never lost the weight. I don't recall anyone mentioning Zuko on...
  124. BordersGirl

    Goodbye slim and save (for now)

    Well done on your great loss and good luck for the next step of your journey xx
  125. BordersGirl

    I WILL do this!

    Just read your diary and you sound really motivated. I started at around the same weight as you and am just over 11 stone now. I just wanted to wish you luck and say that it's so so worth it. You will feel fabulous at goal and that feeling is definitely worth sticking it out during the difficult...
  126. BordersGirl

    5ft 6 gals what's your goal/size goal

    Thanks for posting. I have seen that site before but not for quite a while and it's good to see the types of women I fit within now compared to where I started.
  127. BordersGirl

    5ft 6 gals what's your goal/size goal

    I'm a short arse at 5'5" compared to you 5'6" girls but I'm aiming for 10 stone 10 and then I'll assess whether I want to stay there or move down a bit more. I'm 11 stone 4 at the moment and in a comfortable size 14 and some 12s. I'd like to be a comfortable size 12 and am not aiming for any...
  128. BordersGirl

    Too much choice?

    Yeah I know, when I ordered 84 shakes last time it took me forever to decide the flavours and quantities and even then I got 3 weeks in and realised that I would have more of one flavour left at the end than the others :).
  129. BordersGirl

    Katiebaby- back to Slim and save for the last leg of my journey

    I haven't been brave enough to introduce carbs yet even tho I've upped the calories as I know I will gain initially. You'll soon lose it tho xx
  130. BordersGirl

    weight loss slowed already?

    It varies. I had a relatively low week 2 followed by a decent week 3. Don't look at individual weeks, look at the rolling total. If you could lose as much on WW as a VLCD I'd be amazed. Maybe on 1 particular week your losses might be comparable to average WW losses but looking at the overall...
  131. BordersGirl

    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    So I was down to 11st 4.4lbs this am at WI meaning I lost 1.2lbs this week. More than happy with that as with my new 800 / 1000 regime and nearly at goal I'm not expecting more these days. It also means that I have 8.4lbs to go so in theory I should be about 8 weeks away. Might even be in the...
  132. BordersGirl

    anyone rec a comfy large bra

    What's with the HH / K. Where does the J fit in? I'm wearing a Panache Superbra Andorra at the mo. 34HH. Not the most glam but I find it relatively comfy. At weekends when I'm slopping around at home I wear a bit too big in the back sports bra (as it has no wires). Not much support to be honest...
  133. BordersGirl

    Attention dog owners, advice needed :(

    If you do get insurance make sure it's lifetime cover, not annual cover otherwise if your pet has a recurring problem they'll only cover it for a year and then you're on your own. Annual cover is maybe ok for an acute injury / illness but for something long term you need lifetime cover so that...
  134. BordersGirl

    Did I hear..Olives?

    I hate olives so it doesn't matter to me but I would absolutely not have 200g of olives as they're going to be something like 100 calories per 100g. If I liked them I would stick to just a few and make the rest of my 200g up with much lower calorie veg. A variety of salad and veg is better...
  135. BordersGirl

    Warning : Rant Ahead

    I believe that carbs, and sugar in particular, are addictive and the benefit of a ketogenic diet is that once your blood sugar stabilises it makes dieting so much easier. So when you are in the early, difficult days of the diet whatever you do don't reach for the carbs. Keep a little plain...
  136. BordersGirl

    From WW to Slim and Save!

    I don't make 'proper' poached eggs, I used those silicone egg poacher things with a couple of sprays of Frylight ;). Not real poached eggs maybe but they work for me :).
  137. BordersGirl

    Attention dog owners, advice needed :(

    Yes, she's 8 now :)
  138. BordersGirl

    From WW to Slim and Save!

    When I have dippy eggs (usually poached) I dip asparagus and mushrooms into them. In fact I couldn't decide what to have tonight and you've just made up my mind for me - mmmm :).
  139. BordersGirl

    Attention dog owners, advice needed :(

    When one of my dogs was a pup and had a major op she had to be kept in for a few days (she had a catheter) and the vet encouraged me to go and visit each day to keep her spirits up and like you say, let her know that I was still around. I'm sure that the fact that he has seen you has reassured...
  140. BordersGirl

    120lbs to shed with Alizonne tightening

    Wow, well done on the big 100! Not sure I'll ever make the century badge but I'll take you word for how it feels :).
  141. BordersGirl

    Attention dog owners, advice needed :(

    Good news so far. Keep us posted xx
  142. BordersGirl

    Restart

    4lbs is great going - you should lose that and more in next to no time. Good luck! xx
  143. BordersGirl

    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    Good news Maka, and my scales decided to punish me this am and I'm back to 10lbs to go :). Not sure what they are punishing me for mind as I haven't gone over my weekend target, but hey.
  144. BordersGirl

    Attention dog owners, advice needed :(

    Sorry to hear about your dog but just to reassure you I know of a number of dogs that have lost toes and even legs and they do just fine especially when it's the back leg. Hopefully it won't come to that tho. It actually tends to be us who do worse in these kind of circumstances than the dog...
  145. BordersGirl

    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    Stay with it Maka. I know it's hard when the scales move so slowly but you will get there just as I know that I will. Anyway, what are you going to do instead? That's pretty much what keeps me going, although I am refeeding now (so sort of add a meal every day at the mo). I laughed at the...
  146. BordersGirl

    Questions

    I use the lowest calorie, lowest carb dressing I can find (ie next to none of either) and use just a little bit. Usually it's an extra low french or italian as they seem to come out lowest. I've never seen the Frylight dressings anywhere round here so haven't tried those.
  147. BordersGirl

    Not been on for a while

    Well done LTBL, 45lbs is great. How much more do you want to lose? I think it's like everything, some people find it really easy, and others don't. A VLCD is not for everyone but it sounds like it's done the trick for you. It's my diet of choice too. It gets my diet head on, and once I start...
  148. BordersGirl

    what ketoisis sticks too use

    I do know what you mean - that's why I bought mine ;)
  149. BordersGirl

    My slim and save wedding weight loss diary - From 242lbs to 185lbs for my big day!

    The honeymoon scenery looks amazing! My type of place. I didn't think that the milkshake looked like a S&S one ;). I'm sure you'll get the weight off pretty quickly tho. Half a stone of that will be out of ketosis water weight so it's not quite as bad as it sounds. If you use the S&S packs and...
  150. BordersGirl

    From WW to Slim and Save!

    Kidneys will be fine I'm sure. Our 'normal' food contains a lot of water. This is to replace water that we're not getting through our food.
  151. BordersGirl

    what ketoisis sticks too use

    There will be loads of people who tell you not to buy the sticks as they are really not necessary. Once you're in ketosis you are in and you won't come out if you stay on plan. If you are set on buying some though then the ones I bought are called Ketostix (by Bayer), and available on Amazon...
  152. BordersGirl

    The SnS Diaries, highs, lows and many returns

    Welcome back and I hope you can get to your goal this time. You know the drill so it's just a case of like the Nike ad "just do it" :) xx
  153. BordersGirl

    My slim and save wedding weight loss diary - From 242lbs to 185lbs for my big day!

    You looked lovely Tara, and it was so worth sticking with the diet. The good thing about continuing to diet now is that you are fully in diet mode so it should be relatively easy to step up to a higher calorie allowance. Would love to see some photos of the honeymoon too.
  154. BordersGirl

    starting slim and save advice

    Don't put too much coffee in with the caramel one as I find it tends to overpower the flavour otherwise. The vanilla one tend to have a stronger flavour so the coffee doesn't overpower it so much.
  155. BordersGirl

    starting slim and save advice

    Yes, you can heat the shakes up although I tend to make them with hot water personally when I want a hot one. A vanilla or caramel one with coffee is fab. Like a flavoured latte (well almost ;))
  156. BordersGirl

    starting slim and save advice

    Lol, I wondered where you got the beef info from :D
  157. BordersGirl

    From WW to Slim and Save!

    I'm pretty sure that most people look at it as a 'liquid' target so include tea etc. in their daily target. I know I do :).
  158. BordersGirl

    The Journey To The New Me

    Well done on your losses Rendaridra, and to answer Supervixen's point I've lost 6 stone on a VLCD and am now starting to refeed slowly. I've upped my calories to 800 - 1000 and my body obviously hasn't got 'used' to 450 calories as I'm continuing to lose weight, albeit more slowly than when my...
  159. BordersGirl

    BordersGirl's Refeed

    I certainly won't be posting every day, but I will be noting downs things that I enjoyed so that I can look back and remember if I get a moment where I lack inspiration or I want to eat crap. Tonight's meal was a trout fillet (130g) some broccoli and some green beans. I used a little Perfect...
  160. BordersGirl

    Katiebaby- back to Slim and save for the last leg of my journey

    I know exactly how you feel. As you feel better about yourself you feel more deserving of things that make you happy. When I got to goal the first time I did a VLCD I paid lots of money to sort my teeth out as I hated them but somehow I didn't feel able to spend that sort of money on a fat me as...
  161. BordersGirl

    Katiebaby- back to Slim and save for the last leg of my journey

    You'll probably notice a marked slow down in your losses and you may even gain for a while before losing again. Personally I wouldn't step straight from S&S to 1200, I'd go through a gradual refeed to get to 1200 to let your body ease into it. I'm on am 800 / 1000 plan at the moment but it took...
  162. BordersGirl

    Questions

    And to add to what Weasey has said personally I would start out doing the diet without any additions and add things in later if you need to in order to stick with it. If you start adding things in from the get go then a. it will affect your weight loss from the start, and b. you have no where to...
  163. BordersGirl

    BordersGirl's Refeed

    I'm not sure about carb levels for maintenance yet to be honest Weasey. I intend to try to follow a low GL diet longer term and have Holbrook's book ready to read (but haven't got round to it yet) :). I expect my carbs to be higher than 120g once I add in things like porridge, cous cous, quinoa...
  164. BordersGirl

    BordersGirl's Refeed

    So I just totted up the calories from one of the meals consumed by the old fat me: Tikka Masala 427 (31g carbs) Naan 319 (48.4g carbs) Pilau Rice 449 (85.5g carbs) Total 1195 (164.9g carbs!) :eek: All washed down with some sort of alcohol. But I do like that meal so my weekend refeed...
  165. BordersGirl

    Weasey's Re-Feed

    Sorry Weasey, I meant that to be on my refeed diary!
  166. BordersGirl

    Weasey's Re-Feed

    So I just totted up the calories from one of the meals consumed by the old fat me: Tikka Masala 427 (31g carbs) Naan 319 (48.4g carbs) Pilau Rice 449 (85.5g carbs) Total 1195 (164.9g carbs!) :eek: All washed down with some sort of alcohol. But I do like that meal so my weekend refeed...
  167. BordersGirl

    Starting slowly

    It definitely makes going into ketosis easier if you cut back on carbs before you start. Far better than the carb loaded 'last supper' that I did ;). And easing into the packs is a good idea too as it will start to reduce your calorie intake before you start so all good stuff. Good luck!
  168. BordersGirl

    From WW to Slim and Save!

    Sounds like you're going great guns so far. The first couple of weeks are all about getting into a routine and finding the packs that you like. Sounds like you're liking enough of them to give you some decent variety going forward. I've got one of those hand shakers too although not from Argos...
  169. BordersGirl

    Weasey's Re-Feed

    Free food definitely would not work for me either. I need limits and MFP allows me to log everything and make decent choices. I'm cutting myself a bit of slack at the weekend in my refeed and I will be doing the same in maintenance too so I'm devising my own plan where I can incorporate that...
  170. BordersGirl

    Bra stickers - anyone tried?

    Thanks girls! I don't think any strapless bra in the world would keep mine up either if I'm honest but am interested in getting one with clear straps now that you've put that idea in my head - I never thought of that! Would be a lot less scary than wearing a strapless affair :). I was measured...
  171. BordersGirl

    been advised by the doc to come off diet whilst i get better

    I think that some doctors hate these diets and take every opportunity to tell people to stop them. Just my very cynical view ....
  172. BordersGirl

    BordersGirl's Refeed

    I thought it was worth doing a little refeed thread to record how I'm going about it as it's a bit different from the refeed plans out there, and people can see how I get on following my own plan. Here is my current diary with my inane ramblings...
  173. BordersGirl

    Bra stickers - anyone tried?

    Rebekah, do you mean that M&S does the best strapless bras and do their bras come up the same size as Fantasie, Panache etc? I'm an H cup and fancy one for my holiday.
  174. BordersGirl

    Quark

    You can have quark instead of the protein on plan. The yoghurt is something I added in as I stepped up but I'm sure 100g would be a suitable substitute for the milk allowance if you don't use that. Plain soya yoghurt tho, not flavoured as they're full of sugar.
  175. BordersGirl

    Quark

    I love it too and I had never heard of it before I did this diet! I also now have a passion for plain soya yoghurt. Low in calories, carbs and lovely and creamy. Since introducing food / starting to refeed I have either quark or the soya yoghurt every day.
  176. BordersGirl

    Katiebaby- back to Slim and save for the last leg of my journey

    Wow Katie, things are definitely looking up for you! You so deserve your happiness xx
  177. BordersGirl

    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    Another week over, another WI. I lost 1lb this week and I'm delighted with that as it means that I hit the 150s and that I am in single figures in terms of 'weight to lose'. So 11 stone 5.6lbs and goal is 10 stone 10lbs (aka BMI 25) and 1.6 BMI points to go. Slowly but surely getting there. In...
  178. BordersGirl

    Yes, have hit goal!!

    PS I am insanely jealous that you lose so quickly though whilst I seem to lose like a snail! :).
  179. BordersGirl

    Yes, have hit goal!!

    Well done, fantastic results xx
  180. BordersGirl

    will it really happen.....:-(

    Oh I definitely felt like that at points throughout my weight loss journey. There were points when even when the scales were moving I never felt that my clothes would drop a size, and I looked in the mirror and hated when I saw, but then all of a sudden I did drop a size and felt a bit better...
  181. BordersGirl

    Planning on having alcohol this weekend...

    Depends on how much you want to drink I think. If it's just a few drinks (3 maybe?) then I would come out of ketosis in the morning by having porridge / cereal followed by a sandwich or something carby at lunchtime. If you're planning on 'going for a session' I'd come out of ketosis the day...
  182. BordersGirl

    Goodbye 20st

    Well done!
  183. BordersGirl

    Which veg and salad?

    Yes olives are on the list (rather surprisingly I think) but they are much higher in calories than most of the other things. I'd restrict it to 1 or 2 personally (not difficult in my case as I hate them :)).
  184. BordersGirl

    :((((

    Have a read of this thread. Andy hits the nail on the head; you have to want to lose the weight more. Do it for you, and because you love yourself enough. Don't live in the past. Live for today, and start to become what you want for tomorrow...
  185. BordersGirl

    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    I ran today! I actually ran today. I can't really remember the last time I did that other than it was probably about 6 years ago. I'm not very good at the whole 'exercise because it's good for you' thing, I've only ever really been interested in exercise when there was a point to it like a...
  186. BordersGirl

    Slim and Save Bars

    This is also what it says on the Avidlite site: PLEASE NOTE that to be legally called a "meal replacement" a product must contain added vitamins and minerals, not just those naturally found in the ingredients, and must contain minimum levels of calories. These levels would be too high for...
  187. BordersGirl

    Things to consider before we cheat

    I totally get this post, and when I'm in 'the zone' nothing but nothing comes between me and this diet. It's because the diet is so definitive that for me cheating is non negotiable. It's also the reason why I'm unsuccessful on diets such as SW where I can choose to have whatever I want, and...
  188. BordersGirl

    Weasey's Re-Feed

    Weasey, you look amazing! fab u lus darling (as they say on Strictly) :). We still need one in the dress of truth tho :).
  189. BordersGirl

    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    Hi sherrie, there is one certainty on this diet. If you stick to it you will lose the weight. I was that desperate to lose the weight in all honestly sticking to it wasn't too awful, even though I didn't lose as fast as other people seemed to. That can be disheartening however there is...
  190. BordersGirl

    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    You should read my first diary (link in the first post) as that's when I started my journey. For reasons best known to myself I spilt my diary into 2 - I have no idea why now :). My losses have been pretty slow this year but they were better when I started last year. Having said that I'm still 2...
  191. BordersGirl

    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    Feel free Katierose. I'm pleased if I can help some people stick with it. It definitely works if you stick with it. I can't believe how I feel today compared to last summer. I'm planning when I can wear shorts and strappy tops (if the weather ever improves!) instead of trying to cover up and...
  192. BordersGirl

    Fish, help please!

    Add the prawns to the stir fry but if they are cooked add them right at the end as otherwise they will shrink and go chewy. I think it's better to start off with a mix in a stir fry than the protein on its own and see how you go. For a 'lump' of fish I like smoked haddock, or sea bass. 100g...
  193. BordersGirl

    The Journey to Christmas!

    Officially no you can't have that but if you don't have the milk then it's an ok substitute in terms of calories as long as you only have the 1. I suppose what I'm saying is that it's far better to have one of those than resort to something carby that will never let you reach ketosis properly...
  194. BordersGirl

    The Journey to Christmas!

    I don't generally have a problem sticking to plan at the start of my journey, I can go months without deviating, but towards the end I find it harder. The way I deal with it though is to absolutely make the right choices if I am going to go off plan. So reach for low calorie protein like chicken...
  195. BordersGirl

    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    I seem to have eaten loads today (and still have dinner to go) yet will be under my 1000 calorie weekend target. I'm recording this so that a. I can see that I can eat loads on under 1000 calories and b. so that other people can see too (I'm refeeding and counting calories). Breakfast was a bar...
  196. BordersGirl

    HELP!!

    If you've ever tried Beanfeast the chilli / spag bol mixes taste a bit like that. The mac cheese and mushroom pasta don't taste the same though.
  197. BordersGirl

    Can you drink too much water???

    Some people are more susceptible to water intoxication than others. I don't know any humans who have died of it but I do know a few people whose dogs died of it. In every case they'd been swimming and either bitten at the water constantly due to excitement (and drank large quantities of it in...
  198. BordersGirl

    bulgeing body to bikini body!

    Do it for yourself hun. Think how stunning you will look in that dress xx
  199. BordersGirl

    Fybogel

    S&S sell their own fibre supplement or some people add a tablespoon of wheat bran to their porridge / meals, or try psyllium husks in the shakes (cold). I tried most things but I ended up using Scan Bran crispbreads (they sell them in Holland and Barratt and with only 3g of net carbs I'm ok with...
  200. BordersGirl

    Making up shakes for next day

    They're ready made shakes in a carton.
  201. BordersGirl

    Making up shakes for next day

    I use a shaker with a metal ball and the S&S ones are not that hard to shake up. They mix quite nicely. S&S said that the cost of postage and the risk of tetras bursting and ruining an entire order have put them off looking at stocking ready made shakes.
  202. BordersGirl

    Making up shakes for next day

    When I was on LT I used to make my shakes up in the morning and take 2 to work with me. I haven't done that on S&S and to be honest they taste much nicer being made up when I drink them.
  203. BordersGirl

    Life after VLCD, veggie or not?

    Well someone else tried those vegetarian prawns (who usually likes prawns) and thought that they were disgusting so maybe not the best thing to have started with. Prawns are the sort of thing you either like or you don't. Maybe some plain chicken might be a better bet if you do decide to give it...
  204. BordersGirl

    Katiebaby- back to Slim and save for the last leg of my journey

    Well done Katie! I have a few similar sounding bars that I bought from Avidlite and the Lowcarbmegastore. Let's compare: Coconut crunch is in a silver packet and labelled as Proti Europe Coconut Crunch 45g Double Chocolate is in a white packet and labelled as Chocolate 42g Caramel Peanut is...
  205. BordersGirl

    bulgeing body to bikini body!

    You definitely won't need up though!
  206. BordersGirl

    bulgeing body to bikini body!

    Well done! 2 dress sizes sounds fine 6 weeks before the wedding (think I read that right). You'll be much lighter then so I doubt whether you'll have to slow your weight loss down at that stage. It should be perfect timing to get your dress.
  207. BordersGirl

    Weasey's Re-Feed

    Maybe you could try soya yoghurt and see if that's better for your sugar levels? Less sugar and I love it.
  208. BordersGirl

    Protein Options

    OMG, they sounded very odd so I looked them up: Fish Free King Prawns (Water, Polysaccharides, Whey Protein, Potato Starch, Salt, Sugar, Paprika Extract, Calcium Hydroxide, Natural Flavouring) Sounds delightful (not!) :) When is a prawn not a prawn? When it's made from polysaccharides!
  209. BordersGirl

    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    I know it's completely mental to think that I was carrying the equivalent of a child around with me constantly, or more than 2 sacks of dog food. I used to hate walking up the hill to work from the train station, now I positively storm up there :). And the inside of my trousers don't wear out...
  210. BordersGirl

    Life after VLCD, veggie or not?

    I'm at the stage of having stepped up my calories from a VLCD as I'm doing a slow refeed to lose my last stone (reached 6 stone lost as of this morning). I know I couldn't go back to just the packs now as I've been on them for too long so I do know how you feel. I'm staying in ketosis during my...
  211. BordersGirl

    Prodigal S&S-er Returns

    Oh yes, I forgot you were around in the days when 3 packs were ok. Yes, it's 3 plus protein or 4 now. Protein levels are much better on that regime to be honest, and it makes it much easier to stick to :) I'm having fun trying out lots of low carb / calorie foods now that I've stepped up. My...
  212. BordersGirl

    help....................

    They are MRP bars and once upon a time the makers of Exante confirmed that they were a suitable substitute for an Exante bar but they have lots more calories than a S&S bar (about 100) and are higher in carbs too. If you are going to have them I'd say keep them as a couple of times a week treat...
  213. BordersGirl

    DILEMMA - TGI Fridays

    I totally understand where you're coming from. On this weight loss journey when I've been in the zone I've felt like that to be honest. I've declined more functions than I accepted. Of the ones I did go to because I really wanted to go to those particular ones I've ranged from choosing a grilled...
  214. BordersGirl

    DILEMMA - TGI Fridays

    You order without the tempting bits or ask for the chips etc in a separate bowl and then feel utterly virtuous when you give them away :). Steak (or other protein), side salad or veg and if you really want the sauce have a bit of the sauce for a special night out. Desserts are out if you want to...
  215. BordersGirl

    Why do we have to drink so much?

    I think that when not on a VLCD our normal food contains lots of water. On a TFR diet we need to ensure that hydration is adequate so the liquid requirements are in line with that.
  216. BordersGirl

    Prodigal S&S-er Returns

    Welcome back Lucy, and I'm glad that you're better now. The S&S forum has gone mad since you were last here hasn't it! I'm still here plugging away having stepped up to 800 weekdays / 1000 weekends now. I have 10lbs to go as of this morning, but to be honest I feel so much better now I don't...
  217. BordersGirl

    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    10lbs seems quite close, although it took a lot less time to lose 10lbs at the start of my journey that it does now, but I'm ok with that. Wonder where I'll lose it from? :)
  218. BordersGirl

    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    Got down to 160lbs this am, my original goal, and exactly 6 stone lost - woo hoo! 10lbs exactly to go (new goal is 150lbs which is BMI 25).
  219. BordersGirl

    s&s attempt

    Bath, early night, internet, paint nails, anything to stop stressing about food. You will feel very virtuous when you resist :)
  220. BordersGirl

    my weekly shrinking!

    5lbs is fantastic for week 3 - definitely NOT worth quitting over. Good luck for WI tomorrow!
  221. BordersGirl

    AAAAAHHHH OMG Jacobs Crackers....

    It's about 20 odd g of carbs for your blip. Not the best thing to have reached for, but not the worst either. If you get straight back on track it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis for long, but don't have anymore! ;)
  222. BordersGirl

    Bottle Shaker's.....

    Think they sell them in Argos, or at least they used to.
  223. BordersGirl

    BordersGirl's Final Phase to Goal - I lost 6 stone!!

    WI day today! As I was on hols last week it wasn't quite as easy as when I'm at work but the 800 weekday / 1000 weekend regime seems to be reasonably easy to follow if I make sensible choices and today I weighed in at 11st 6.6lbs meaning that I lost 2.2lbs last week which I'm happy with. Just...
  224. BordersGirl

    Katiebaby- back to Slim and save for the last leg of my journey

    You put that away until you get your referral sorted ;)
  225. BordersGirl

    What is Slim and Save?

    I've done both LT (a few years ago) and S&S and lost fantastic amounts on both. The losses on both should be largely similar, and I find that S&S is easier to stick to as you can have a small protein / veg meal and stay on plan so it makes eating out etc. a whole lot easier. Even if you are only...
  226. BordersGirl

    s&s attempt

    The veg / salad is optional on both plans so you can have it, or not have it (the same with the milk allowance). It's up to you. Have a read of the FAQs for more info: http://www.minimins.com/slim-save/243353-slim-save-frequently-asked-questions.html
  227. BordersGirl

    What is Slim and Save?

    It's 4 packs as a TFR, or you can have 3 packs plus protein if you prefer. Then you can have a small amount of skimmed milk and 200g of specific vegetables on either plan but these are both optional. So if you need the discipline of a TFR you can do that with 4 packs and nothing else, but it you...
  228. BordersGirl

    Slim & save wafers

    Be careful when adding things in though as you are supposed to have MRP products on a VLCD as otherwise it won't be nutritionally complete or safe. It's not just about the calories, plus if you start adding things in quite often people just keep on adding to the extent that before long you're...
  229. BordersGirl

    Which veg and salad?

    I bought a new set of kitchen scales that are now a permanent addition to my worktop. I weigh as I chop up the veg and keep adding to the bowl until I reach 200g (I generally have 3 or 4 varieties of veg per day). I weigh my veg raw as it's easier. I now know what 40g of peppers looks like, or...
  230. BordersGirl

    Peppers, red or green??

    Look up the carbs of green compared to red and then reduce the amount of the red down to meet the carb value of the equivalent amount of green peppers. Hope that makes sense!
  231. BordersGirl

    Ahhh!!

    Stay strong Violet! And Rocky Road, the bars are filling enough but not until you get into ketosis I would suggest as you appetite should subside by then. Some people do find that they want more than 1 though so 'hide' them in the freezer, the garage, or get someone to lock them away and dish...
  232. BordersGirl

    Loose skin after weight loss and slim and save

    It's very hard to get it on the NHS. You have to prove that it's physically affecting your life in a big way I believe so a little overhang won't meet that criteria I think. I'm seriously considering a boob reduction at some point. Fed up of hauling my boobs into a HH / J cup bra, and all of the...
  233. BordersGirl

    just wondering where we are all from?

    I'm a Londoner who grew up in Kent and who now lives in the Scottish Borders on the east coast.
  234. BordersGirl

    Do Ketostix work?

    I use them and they always turn pick for me however for some people they never turn pink. I'm usually in ketosis within 48 hours which is fab. I think there is a link to some more info about ketostix in the FAQs sticky, or so I seem to recall.
  235. BordersGirl

    Thanks for your inspiration

    That's great. Hope she keeps it up, it really will change her life!
  236. BordersGirl

    Slim and Save Mousse!

    Slim and Save actually do their own mousse mix now so you don't have to faff around with the gelatine if you don't want to, although the powdered gelatine is a cheaper option.
  237. BordersGirl

    only a stone n half to go well s n s help

    I'd just add that you should be able to lose that relatively quickly on S&S but be sure to refeed properly otherwise you could put a half stone back on when you come out of ketosis. At goal I'd up the calories / carbs little by little every week (look at Weasey's refeed diary to see how to do...
  238. BordersGirl

    Loose skin after weight loss and slim and save

    Having lost just over 80lbs so far I don't really have loose skin anywhere but my inner thighs to be honest. I'm not sure whether that will improve but unless I'm in a swimsuit (so not that often!) I won't be wearing anything that shows that particular area. Shorts are ok as it's right at the...
  239. BordersGirl

    long haul s&s bods??

    It's easier on the PC so here are 2 stickies about the products and what do to with the meals to make them interesting: http://www.minimins.com/slim-save/260494-product-review-thread-what-do-they-taste-like.html...
  240. BordersGirl

    Food question

    Courgette 'crisps'? ;). Think someone posted a recipe for that on here somewhere.
  241. BordersGirl

    Which veg and salad?

    You can have egg but 1 egg counts as 50g of your protein option. So you could have 50g of tuna and 50g of egg mixed with the lettuce.
  242. BordersGirl

    VLCD and increasing calories gradually..

    Yes, WT is right. The refeed info for the marketed, nutritionally balanced VLCDs involves a careful step up of calories and carbs, with a view to easing your body into a normal calorie level without gaining weight. It also gradually reduces the number of packs you have until you are on a...
  243. BordersGirl

    exante or slim and save?

    Slim and Save for me too. So much more variety, and I like almost all of them but I have some definite favourites, plus you get 4 packs per day (or 3 plus protein) as opposed to 3 on Exante.
  244. BordersGirl

    Day one

    Good luck! I know exactly what you mean about going to the fridge / cupboard. I did it all the time in the early days and then realised that I couldn't have anything at all. And 9 times out of 10 I wasn't even hungry, it was just habit.
  245. BordersGirl

    Slim and Save - Frequently Asked Questions

    I think people tend to use those breath strips, or a spray. As for exercise, I think they advise not to go mad for the first couple of weeks while your body is adjusting but that you should be ok to do moderate exercise after that. If you want to do a really hard workout then I believe that...
  246. BordersGirl

    Hey Y'all! :)

    Glad you're back and feeling better. I think quite a few people make the drinks more dilute than it says although I don't use water flavouring. It'll make the pot go further too :)
  247. BordersGirl

    long haul s&s bods??

    Yes, that's certainly true! I'm certainly not feeling deprived. On the contrary I feel more in control so more content with my lot.
  248. BordersGirl

    long haul s&s bods??

    Yeah, I think people see you as you were before and then assess you as skinny due to the comparison. People have told me I've lost enough now but I'm still BMI overweight and won't be healthy for another 11lbs. Skinny I am not, especially if you see me in the buff! :)
  249. BordersGirl

    Food question

    Yeah, it was more of a general answer to how I decide whether to include certain vegetables rather than specifically about the green beans. If I really really wanted a particular veg I'd work out what I would need to reduce the quantity down to in order to keep the calories / carbs within limits...
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