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Mmmm I'm quite looking forward to it now rather that dreading eating out. It will be a personal challenge :-) yep gonna deffo stick to G&T or Vodka if I do have a drink. Thank you again for your help x

Thanks moonlights, I was worried about "hidden" carbs or ones I can't count and track on mfp, you know like sauces and things. Will try to stick with plain grilled protein with veg then I can't possibly do any damage. Just need to watch the alcohol :-( really appreciate the advice.

Thanks Ladyfelsham, I'm hoping everywhere we go does mixed grill or steak and salad type grub. It's so easy to follow at home but a glass of wine could be my undoing.

Hi there, I'm new to Atkins but not to minimins, was cc'ing for a while. I have lost 11lbs in two weeks of low carbing and am loving it. I'm just getting a little stressed as I am going away for a long weekend next week and know it's going to involve, along with a lot of walking, country pubs...

Sorry I'm late !!! Was out last night. 1lb loss for me this week but after last weeks gain I'm only back to square one :-( really need to control my snacking in the evening so that's my challenge this week and to keep up with the water drinking. Well done to all of you.

I was exactly the same, hated water and felt like I was drowning when I had to drink it alone. Funny how quickly I could get through 750 mls of wine tho!!! I now fill a 2 litre bottle every morning with water and aim to get through it each day, you will be surprised how you get into a routine...

1lb on for me this week :-( not surprised tho, had a very heavy weekend which lasted until Tuesday as it was the hubbys 40th. My challenge was to drink 3 litres of water a day and have found this quite easy this week. Trying to stay on track this weekend then should see a good loss next week...

Happy birthday, hope you have a great day and allow yourself some treats. Start again after it x

Morning all sorry I'm late on posting, starting weight this week 139 lbs WI at 136 lbs so 3lb loss for me this week :-) trying to drink 3 litres of water a day and have managed all this week to do so. I struggle at weekend though with snacking so that is my challenge this week x well done everyone

Wow, Caroline thank you so much for the info, very interesting. It's no wonder I felt so sluggish on so little water. I have filled two, one litre bottles full of water, which I intend to drink before bed everyday, see how I go.

Thanks Oksana, so how much a day do you recommend ?

Cherry pie, been about 5 weeks now. At first I really struggled to even drink half a litre ( I felt like I was drowning !) but now can easily get through two litres whilst a work, must admit I'm not running to the loo quite so often. I used to never feel thirsty where as now, especially at...

Hubby bought me ministry of sound pump it up dancemix workout DVD for Christmas as a jokey present, will give it a go this weekend and let you know what I think :-)

Thanks Cherry Pie, I know I drank far too little before but haven't noticed any difference since, so wasn't sure I was still drinking enough. I suppose the exercise running upstairs more often to the toilet helps if nothing else !!!!

Hi guys, Just wondering how much water you all drink daily ? I used to drink very little at all but since reading threads on here, noticed that it was mentioned a lot to aid weight loss. Upped my intake to about 2 litres a day, but wondered if this amount can include sugar free cordial drinks...

1lb loss for me again this week, thought it should be more after 4 weeks of STS and only 1lb loss last week . Hey ho I suppose a loss is a loss :-) well done everyone x

1lb loss for me this week and am so happy after 4 weeks of STS, have been drinking 2 litres of water a day and found it's really helped and curbed any hunger pangs in between meals. Goal this week is two pounds loss and to keep up with the water drinking. Well done to everyone. I set my goal...

Could you be gaining muscle weight with the exercise? Don't know if it's a myth but I was always told muscle weighs more than fat ? It could be that your toning when burning cals with your workouts

I have managed another STS. I know exactly why, coz I can't be good when I have a glass of wine, all good intentions go out the window :-( and have had and have got so many things on which surround me temptation ( party food and mulled wine.... Aaarrrggghhhh) have been drinking more water...

I'm rubbish only managed a stay the same for the third week running :-(

Wow u look great x well done

STS for me too, not surprising really though, better week next week fingers crossed x

I have stayed the same again this week but not surprised at all, in fact I'm very fortunate that it wasn't a gain. I am really struggling at weekends to stay on track. Have been trying to drink more water but do feel like I'm drowning :-( well done everyone on losses. My challenge AGAIN this...

Try scanning the barcode, it usually gives you the cals per chicken breast then. X

I'm a stay the same this week :-( didn't do well

Donzy84: 2 lb lost, 4 lb to go Stef2009: 0lb lost, 6lb to go caroline g: 0lb lost, 8lbs to go iwillsoonbeslim: 0lb lost, 6lbs to go Betterforever: 0.5lb lost, 4.5lbs to go Dawnbirduk: 1lb lost, 4lbs to go Squeezyweezy: 0lbs lost, 7lbs to go Kimknees: 0lbs lost 7lbs to go Jomonks: 1lb lost, 6lbs...

Well if I must....... Me seven

Tina/legomom/jomonks: Not to binge gettingfitat50: Drink 2 litres of water a day Vanillalou: Think positively Me/caroline g: Not to weigh more than twice in the week thatlittlebit: Not to eat between 11 and 8, in order to prevent nighttime binges lucysmommy: Exercise 3 times this week, drink 2...

Tina/legomom/jomonks: Not to binge gettingfitat50: Drink 2 litres of water a day Vanillalou: Think positively Me/caroline g: Not to weigh more than twice in the week thatlittlebit: Not to eat between 11 and 8, in order to prevent nighttime binges Just added myself to the " not to binge"...

"biggest loser" lol top idea

Love it Caroline, "The Losers" made me chuckle x

Hurry up Caroline the suspense is killing me

Minis online slimline ??? Again not very creative, just happy to have the support of a meeting x

Caroline, you are so organised Thank you so much for sorting this out. I will have a think on a name for the meetings but don't hold much hope, I'm not very creative, hence the very boring meals I make to keep low cal so inspiration very much needed guys.

Sounds good to me, my usual weigh in day is Wednesday but as I weigh everyday anyway ( only record weight loss once a week) I will prob change to Friday to coincide with our meetings.

Well this is the best slimming meeting I have ever been to as I am sat warm in my back room with a glass of wine ( Friday essential ). I'm Jo, weighed in this morning at 9st 12 and ideally wanted to be 9st for Christmas. Really wanted tips for low cal cooking that will suit all the family, so...

This may seem like a silly question but this is my first monthly challenge. I weigh in on a Wednesday so do I record my loss from the 1st of the month ie yesterday or should I wait til next Wednesday ??

Friday 7 pm good for me too

Yeah deffo, mmmm I'm hungry now but trying to save myself for calorie counted Sunday roast and a couple of red wines, enjoy x

Any evening really but suppose my preferred day would be Friday, then have all week to stay on track, but I will fit in with the majority.

No it's a top idea, not everybody can get to meetings as well with work and stuff. It might stop me weighing daily too and obsessing over fluctuations during the week. I hope you get a good response.

I think it sounds like a great idea. I also can't afford to go back to WW but it really did work knowing I was going to be weighed in public. It was also really helpful to share tips and recipes and stuff like that. Count me in :-)

What about chilli and garlic prawn linguini, I know pasta isn't the best for calories, but it is very tasty and simple.

Ha ha you go girl, knock him for six x

What a complete loser he sounds, I would love to be a fly on the wall to watch his reaction.

I have to agree, I used to try to eat as little as possible during the week to compensate for the take aways/dining out/wine at the weekend, everything I lost during the week went straight back on at the weekend plus more.

And why oh why do I sit and watch "come dine with me" when I know it just makes me' want to snack !!!!

Your right there iwillsoonbeslim, I tend not to crave snacks if I'm not at home. It's only when I'm at home and know the goodies are in that they shout me. I exercise three times a week but don't usually add my cals earned into MFP. Perhaps I should do this then can use the calories burned...

I agree "alcohol is evil" and yeah it is normally savoury snacks I crave. I really try to save cals if I know I'm going to have a glass or two, which probably makes it worse as I'm then more hungry and will eat anything in sight. Gonna try the dark chocolate idea though and French fries this...

Thanks guys have really tried to avoid the booze this week since my mess up. It seems like as soon as I sit down with a glass of wine, my brain goes into overdrive and mentally goes through what's in the fridge/cupboards! Usually have bought a bottle for the weekend and along with that, treats...

Count me in please Donzy84: 0lb lost; 7lb to go Stef2009: 0lb lost; 6lb to go caroline g: 0lb lost, 8lbs to go iwillsoonbeslim: 0lb lost; 6lbs to go Betterforever: 0lb lost, 5lbs to go Squeezyweezy: 0lbs lost; 7lbs to go Kimknees: 0lbs lost 7lbs to go Jomonks: 0lbs lost; 7lbs to go

Well I added it all on and your right Bostik it wasn't quite as bad as I thought. But need to make sure I have lower calorie snacks to hand next time I open a bottle of wine. Suggestions welcome please

Thanks Bostik, I will get back on track today, even shame myself into adding it all in to MFP which may stop me doing it again in the near future.

Hmmm thought I had done ok all week but one glass of wine ( allowed for in cals ) and all resolve goes out the window and I raid the "naughty cupboard" aaarrrggghhhh help

Hi I had the same last night and worked it as 120 cals

Wow, I'm new to this site but not WW , your AP are inspirational. Really need to get off my backside and exercise.