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Thanks for the reply. I am determined that this will be the last time I ever have to lose a large amount of weight, should be 3 stone but will be very happy with 2! I am going to write down my goals/targets and focus on the small goals rather than getting disheartened as i have always focussed...

That's an amazing story! Well done, it must make you feel incredible x I have struggled with my weight for quite a while now and am the heaviest I've ever been. Recently I've tried Lightlife and Dukan but haven't stuck to anything for that long as stress seems to take over then I over eat...

Hello people I'm going to the SW meeting tomorrow for the first time and I wondered if anyone had any hints or tips for a successful weight loss & to keep motivated! I've always been a WW fan but need to try something new and different as not been fully motivated by WW this time around...

Will definitely buy the Asda ones as you can't beat Asda price ? Life is hectic and testing but i do count my blessings as I am lucky to have 2 happy healthy little boys and an amazing group of friends. I have been to counselling which definitely helped but I now work where I used to go for it...

He's on medication for anxiety and depression and has tried lots of others until he finally settled on his current medication which does help. Hubby has tried before to give up cannabis before but kept on lapsing but he's now attending narcotics anonymous and seems to be responding well. It...

I can't find the specific article Bill Oddie testosterone and depression but I have just found an exert which does make interesting reading especially since my husband does perspire an awful lot and is tired. Thanks for suggesting I look into it ? The main problem is that he is physically...

Well done for achieving an amazing weight loss! I'm not missing carbs as much as I thought I would and biscuits aren't allowed on any diet :-( i don't have the capacity to make on much more as my life is hectic/pressured/stressful enough without throwing something else in the mix. We are all...

That's really funny you say that as I had a conversation with my husband this morning about alternative things to try which included acupuncture and other remedies like St Johns Wart. I definitely look into Vit C and it's benefits especially because my husbands diet isn't great as he either...

I'm managing to keep in control during the day and sticking to cruise and on an evening I may have a biscuit! Compared to how I was this is a huge step forward, I know it's not ideal but I am trying to keep my eating under control and exercising which should all help. My husband is really...

Thanks Poppy03, things at home are really messy but am making an effort not to eat carbs and biscuits! Definitely need vegetables and had tandoori cod, asparagus, tomatoes and mushrooms for lunch which should help?! Will definitely be able to do some exercise over the weekend so should be ok...

Poppy03 no run unfortunately as husband got home very late from work! Didn't eat everything in sight but did have some stewed rhubarb as having major transit issues! Yesterday didn't go to plan but back on it today and focused which is the most important thing. Husband working late again...

Definitely a secret smile ? Might weigh myself tomorrow morning to see how the scales look, unfortunately didn't go for my run as husband still at work and kids asleep in bed! Tomorrow is a must!

Thank you for your kind words cu73 and altrops. I've had a rubbish day today but have kept it together food wise and not binged on anything none Dukan which is definitely an improvement! I even opened the biscuit cupboard (got kids so there's always something that could tempt me) and closed it...

Just made this, it's delicious!

Thanks Maintainer, the chocolate buttons definitely came back to haunt me! Been to buy lots of supplies this morning so have plenty of choices at home to cook from fresh. I've got the recipe book so will look at it for some inspiration.

I'm sorry about where I've put my posts, I'm new to these kind of forums. I did weigh myself after the chocolate buttons but didn't put on weight. Doing another 3 days of attack so will have to wait and see what the scales say. Many thanks

Thanks but feel like a naughty school girl so no need crack your whip!

I'm sorry, I will remove them.

Thanks Poppy03 for being so honest about your weight loss, I feel human and that also means I'm not perfect Luckily tomorrow is another day and I can start afresh, going to give myself 2 more days on attack then switch to cruise as I'm having transit issues To add to my problems. I need to...

Couteaux, this is the information from the turkey, if anything it may be high in salt?! The balsamic dressing was one from the Dukan recipe book but will avoid it if necessary. Can just have plain balsamic as I'm quite addicted! FSA Traffic Lights Labeling per 100g (per-) per slice Cal...

I'm setting exactly that goal! I am going to stick to attack religiously for 2 days and as a treat I will go to the gym. After my swim I will go in the sauna and not rush! -allowing me some me time! It's my birthday on Tuesday and I don't want to spend another year hating myself and thinking...

Thanks! I will stay clear of it and see how I get on. Just need to get organised but can always roast chicken in the evening once kids are home etc! Because I was so disappointed I have just binged on rubbish, sweets, biscuits etc and feel sick and annoyed with myself as I was having a good...

No problem. Switched to Dukan diet which is really good as it's low carb and easy to do and relatively cheap! If I get stuck I will have a look on RTM thread.

A couple of questions for everyone? Has anyone experienced bad skin during the attack phase? If so does it disappear once you move onto cruise? Also things have really slowed down in the toilet department (sorry to be so crude)! Am drinking lots of water, 2 litres every day. I'm presuming...

Got total Greek yoghurt 0% so will see what happens! Might do another day of attack to compensate for today and the incorrect yoghurt!

I know! Very naughty but figured it's better than normal biscuits, just! Went crispy and they were fab! How many can you have on attack? Won't be eating the whole batch again!!

This is the turkey info; FSA Traffic Lights Labeling per 100g (per-) per slice Cal 100kCal 18kCal Fat 1.5g 0.3g Sat Fat 0.5g 0.1g Sugar Trace Trace Salt 2.3g 0.5g What do you think? Thanks for the advise so far!

The ingredients for the yoghurt are Nutrient per 100g per 150g Energy kCal 49kCal 74kCal Energy kJ 209kJ 314kJ Protein 4.7g 7.1g Carbohydrate 7.3g 10.9g of which sugars 6.8g 10.2g Fat 0.1g 0.2g of which saturates 0.1g 0.1g Fibre 0.1g 0.1g Sodium Trace 0.1g Salt N/A N/A Thought that if carbs...

They were delicious, so much so I ate them all :( oooops!

Thanks, been doing great until today! As ive been on scales this morning after 2 really good days on attack and lost nothing! Not an oz! Got another 3 days on attack and hopefully the 4lbs plus will fall off then! Drinking lots of water and doing some exercise so why is nothing happening! My...

Gutted, been on scales this morning after 2 really good days on attack and lost nothing! Not an oz! Got another 3 days on attack and hopefully the 4lbs plus will fall off then! Drinking lots of water and doing some exercise so why is nothing happening! My menus are in the menu thread if...

Just waiting for my first batch to cook! I used baking powder as I wasn't sure what baking soda was? After thinking about it should I have used bicarbonate of soda?

Gutted, been on scales this morning after 2 really good days on attack and lost nothing! Not an oz! Got another 3 days on attack and hopefully the 4lbs plus will fall off then! Drinking lots of water and doing some exercise so why is nothing happening! My menus are in the menu thread if...

Day 2 attack B: hard boiled egg, galette and onken fat free vanilla yoghurt L: turkey slices and roast chicken with no skin D: poached egg, turkey slices, bresola and prawns 2ltrs of water 5 hours walking round a theme park!

Day 2 has gone well, even went to a theme park and didn't eat anything I shouldn't! I feel proud of myself as I wasn't even remotely tempted! Tonight I am celebrating with some turkey slices, bresola and a poached egg!!!! If I can do this diet anyone can x

After a rather dodgy day yesterday, I'm back on track with attack day 1! Even went for a 30 min swim this morning although am tired now have felt energised all day! Most importantly haven't felt that hungry:-) Day 2 tomorrow, bring it on!

Day 1 of attack menu; B: Dukan muffin + 3 slices of turkey L: 2 x poached eggs + 2 slices of turkey with 1bls of balsamic vinegar D: roast chicken, no skin, breast and leg meat with 2tbls of dukan balsamic dressing Snacks: onken fat free vanilla yoghurt

Today was a success! Food and head back on track! Day 1 of attack finished, bring on day 2!

Thanks everyone, I read the book last night and it gave me a better understanding! I know that food doesn't fix the problems I have and I need to channel my energies else where as emotional eating is not sustainable without consequences. Today I feel much more positive and started my day with...

Thanks for the advise! I'm definitely going to transfer muffins and yoghurt etc to lunch when I'm working as it makes it easier all round. Had turkey slices with my muffin for breakfast this morning and only now feel hungry! Going to make scrambled eggs and more turkey slices then yoghurt for...

I'm not sure why the chocolate buttons tipped me over the edge but today I am starting afresh! I had quorn pieces which weren't flavoured and the fat free cottage cheese was longly farm. Are these ok? I can't eat pork, bacon, ham or shellfish for religious reasons and work in a religious...

I'm getting excited now and I'm raring to go. Definitely going to read it tonight! Although I am having a biscuit or 2 tonight! Me too, they say a problem shared is a problem halved and I feel better for sharing!

Wheest you have hit the nail on the head! I do feel that I'm not as important as the rest of my family but without me being fit and healthy I won't be able to continue to support them to the best of m ability! I am definitely back on the attack tomorrow and am going swimming in the morning...

Thanks ladies. I think you're right, I am coming up with different excuses as to why I can't diet. I think I have done it for so long that I have forgotten that it doesn't have to be like this. I feel better already and that's with only a stone and I KNOW that once I see the results I will...

I'm not sure why I'm writing this on here but feel that sharing my issues with weight/diets/life with strangers may help me figure out my next step! For the last 3 weeks I have been on lighter life, a total meal replacement diet and successfully lost 15lbs. I stuck to it rigidly and didn't...

Morning I'm gutted, just been on the scales after day 2 of attack and I've stayed the same, no weight loss whatsoever! Yesterday was ok apart from I lapsed after dinner and had a fun size packet of chocolate buttons :-( Today is another day and I'm focused and intend to be more determined...

Hi Maintainer I've just completed my user CP so this should help. I am planning to do attack for 5 days as I have over 20lbs to lose and so far I feel good. I have just come off lighter life due to financial reasons so am looking for a diet that will help me to continue to lose weight and be...

It's me again and day 1 is complete! I feel great and not really hungry and have managed to keep on track! I even made my first galette which was lovely and didn't taste like "diet" food! I'm desperate to get on the scales but I want to wait until I complete my attack phase which will be...

Thanks for the link blondelogic. I'm now following the Dukan diet which is high protein and low carbs which is very similar to what it suggests in your link! Hopefully following the Dukan diet will keep me on the straight and narrow whilst focusing on what I can and should eat! Day 1 has gone...

I managed to get Oat Bran so won't use wheat bran! I even made Dukan galette this morning and it was really nice! My stats are 5ft 4inches and I weigh 12st 12lbs. I'm hoping to lose 2 stone with the help of Dukan and am half way through my first day. So far so good! Thanks for the advise re...

Just wanted to say hi to everyone and let you all know that tomorrow I'm going to start Dukan attack phase! (this way I cant change my mind) My starting weight is 12st 12lbs and I'm 5ft 4" I have planned my meals tomorrow Breakfast: total zero Greek yoghurt with sweetener and Dukan toast...

Thanks Maintainer. I couldnt find Oat bran in my local supermarket so bought wheat bran instead, will that be ok? I'm planning on 5 days on attack so it shouldn't be too bad and was thinking of yoghurts for breakfast and omelettes for lunch! Will definitely wait until my books arrive as they...

Hoping someone out there can help me. I'm wanting to start Dukan but I work in a religious building and am only able to take vegetarian food. Am I allowed to eat quorn as a form of protein? I don't really eat fish but can all meat except pork! I've just come off Lighter Life due to...

Pandoraisinbox I have had fuzzy coating on my mouth after shakes and soups but it does disappear after drinking water. I have also found that I am thirsty all the time even though I'm drinking at least 3 litres of water a day! Anyone else experienced that?

Thanks Spanglymum and lass321. I have 3 more days of packs left then going to go it alone. I am aiming to keep carbs to a minimum and if I do eat them I will go for brown or wholegrain alternatives. I am determined to keep on losing weight and change my habits! Let's hope I cab put the...

I do hope so! For some reason it's getting harder rather than easier but nearly completed week 3 so let's see what next week holds! Thanks for the support x

Thanks LadyT. It's good to hear someone understands what it's like to live with someone who suffers from depression. It's so frustrating at times, I wish my life away and hope that one day things will be settled and I will be able to control my urge to eat! Although I haven't lapsed whilst...

Thank you! The main thing is that I haven't cracked yet but can change my mind on an hourly basis re:lapsing! I have become obsessed with baking, not because I lick the spoon or eat the cakes, more to do with having something to do and focus on when I'm feeling emotional (happy, sad, angry...

Thanks Spanglymum for your tips! I am so scared that I will lapse into old habits! What carbs are refined ones? Will I be able to eat wholegrain pasta and rice within reason? Maybe once a day? I don't drink so that should be easy and am not a huge diary fan and have gotten used to not having...

I'm really struggling over the last few days! I'm only on half way through week 3 and all I can think about it food, chewing it, tasting it and cooking it. At times I feel like quitting but am scared that I'll undo my hard work (13.7lbs loss in 2 weeks) but don't know whether I can continue...

Hi there I've just lost my job and can no longer afford to go to LL but am desperate not to put on all the weight I've lost. Can anyone out there give me some tips/advise that is used in route to management? I understand that portion size must be smaller and no junk food but how to I eat...

Hi there I've just lost my job and can no longer afford to go to LL but am desperate not to put on all the weight I've lost. Can anyone out there give me some tips/advise that is used in route to management? I understand that portion size must be smaller and no junk food but how to I eat...

Every little helps Thanks Jeez, that is a really interesting way of thinking about the plan and any triggers that may come about! Last night was my first weigh in and I was delighted that my hard work paid off as I lost 9lb 3oz! Proud of myself! Tonight has been an important test my husband...

Thank you Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has posted here. I am about to start week 2 and its good to know what to expect later in the programme. First weigh in tonight so fingers crossed I get the positive result I want. Remember everyone believe in yourself and you can do it!!