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Good luck on your journey. Focus on the mini goals in between and you will reach your destination x

That's fantastic overall loss. I've been away like 18 months! Funny how we all end up popping back. Enjoy the summer

Hi and welcome. It seems to be very quiet around here now. Xen can help you eat healthily, as the consequences of not doing so can be unpleasant. Ie tangoed. I found joining myfitnesspal.com really good for tracking calories and exercise. My best motivation and support came from those i met...

It's been a long time. No xen. Still gradually losing weight. Blips being ill health and pregnancy. Both weren't exactly minor in terms of weight gain, but I have never put on enough to bring me back to my starting weight. I'm really chuffed with myself about that. My starting weight...

Not on the Xen since may but have maintained my loss and slowly shed a few more lbs.

Wooohooo well done, that's a fantastic loss!

Welcome along! Lexie's already pointed you in the right direction for info, such as the stickies at the top of the page. I have found everyone here a great support. Please let us know how you are getting on, and best of luck on your journey x

You're on here, you are NOT a failure. You are an inspiration to everyone else and seeing you keep going is helping me come back and give it another go x

It could be for all sorts of reasons, including the scales being abit messed up one day, totm, body adjusting to a mojor change from old habits...In the past I found that I managed a small but weekly loss by eating fairly close to my calorie allowance. Everyones different, for me I sometimes...

Ditto the grat advice! Welcome along, I wish you well on your jouney, why don't you move this to the xen diaries and keep us all up to date on your progress x

Congratulations!!

All present and correct and reporting for duty:)

If it works for you, it's the right thing to do. It's probably much healthier to average things out than be a slave to a very rigid number of calories each day. That's ok for a few days or weeks, or even months for the disciplined...but losing weight long-term and being happy and healthy in...

Sounds like you are listening to your body. That's probably the way to go. I hope the chicken pox clear soon.

Congratulations, you're just about at the 10% milestone, well done!:winner:

Well done on sticking to plan and joining a gym. Alot of the guys here have found the gym useful at some stage. Don't forget the c25k etc that might be good to do over the summer. Some of us have dabbled with exercise dvd's as well. Jillian michaels dvd made me really work ,and I did see...

delighted to see you back on here. you inspired so many and we all believe in you. keep posting!

Fabulous food day and fabulous getting out running. Sometimes a change of exercise shakes things up and gets the metabolism going. Some say the muscles sometimes get used to doing the same thing and get efficient at doing it, mix it up and they work harder. I hope you're proud of all you did...

Thanks guys. i feel it's a solid start when added to last week. I know that it's going to get abit harder from here on in. and I'll have to earn every lb off. Mini victory today, I had to go to the vending machine for a drink today. i had a look in the nice vending machine beside it with all...

Hi Taina, are you under the supervision of a doctor? You're not taking the tablets as they are usually prescribed, it would be really important to get checked over by a doctor before starting them, and for them to tell you about the side effects. It's also really important as they usually...

2.2lbs off this week which I'm ecstatic about since I haven't even started thanking the xen again yet

Yesterday went well, I planned a head and it was much easier. I did have a craving for sweets, so got some strawberry licorice. It takes ages to chew a piece, and is low in fat:). It's pretty sugary, so calorie-wise I had to sacrafice part of my evening meal to keep me within my daily...

Amazing start to your journey with a nine pound loss. i hope you're really proud:)

Fabulous loss, I hope that things settle down and you get a good nights sleep. I hope tomorrow goes well, and you are back on track

My lo loves raw veg, especially sweeter tasing ones. Loves you to chop up a carrot. I think it was cos we never gave any sweets/sugary stuff for the first couple of years.

I do the cross stitching, it takes my mind off things cos I have to concentrate so much on trying not to mess it up:).

I hope the boys get better soon x

Well, I got through today. I would have been over in my fat on my main meal had I taken the xen today. The planning didn't work out, so I had to make the best choice I could from what was available. I had chicken gougons which would have been deep fried, with salad no dressing. I was still...

Just the basic, polar ft4 pink/purple. They were reduced in price, so I'm guessing polar might be bringing out a new range or something.

Well, another boring report that I had another good day on the wagon. I guess this proves how much being in a good frame of mind helps progress. It's early days still, but I'm just not finding it such a chore. I know the more difficult times will come, so I'm making the most of now. Got an...

Your skin will clear and start to look fabulous after only a couple of weeks of decent food and water. Well done on sticking with things today.

As well as the padded seats, there is stuff fondly referred to as 'chub rub':) It gave me the giggles when I got told about it. There is a proper name for it, but I'd have to check. Cyclists use it, and some curvy women find it useful when they are exercising. I don't know why, but it makes...

You've come a huge distance, don't get too disheartened by the scales. You might be right about replacing some of the cals if you are burning alot in one day. When I was losing regularly, I was eating a proportion of my exercise cals and kept losing. Everyone is different though. I hope you...

Keep it up, the first week is almost going to be over before you know it!

Thanks guys. Today went well, completely back on track. I had a sneaky wi this morning to assess any damage from yesterday, but I was wi slightly less!?! I know these things fluctuate, but hopefully it means I just stick to the plan this week and still make the loss by net wi. I was not achy...

You know you can do it. The time can go by in a blink. The summer is a great time to do it, you'll be feeling good making progress, the weathers better (maybe even sunny;)) and three months from now is about when the bank holiday challenge ends. I bet you could do it.

Congrats on the fabulous progress!

You sound completely back on track now, healthy food choices and exercise, perfect.

Well done for getting bywithout the xen, and walking past the shop. You're over the halfway mark of your first week. Keeping it together should make for a really good start to your journey.

Go Lisa, you've come such a long way, just a teeny bit left to go and you're there :)

Halo polished, I had a good day and stayed well and truly on the wagon.:angel09:We know Lexie can do it.

Just ordered my heart rate monitor from amazon. It will hopefully arrive by next week.

Not 100% to plan today, but did the damage limitation exercises. Strap me down, I am going to behave for the rest of the week:)

Well done on resisting, the lemon and couscous chicken sounds nice.

I hope things settle with the family for you soon. It's not the same on here without you x

You're really disciplined keeping to that plan. The thought of fasting at all would probably send me into a cold sweat! I'm impressed!

Another great day done, well done!

Agree with this. You will be fine. You have been doing a great job maintaining, and the fact you're thinking about not wanting that lb makes me think there's no way you're going to let it breed:)

Well done for getting on course after being up so late. It's an exciting time with the baby. Hope your son finds tomorrow goes ok.

8st4lbs is absolutely amazing! You are a inspiration to everyone.

Thanks everyone. I'm really chuffed with it. I do have to confess that I went abit off course today. We had a family day out together for the first time in a long time. We went to the beach. I haven't been in years. We went somewhere special for lunch. I didn't go full scale grease, but...

5.5lbs off this week Woohoo!

This for me too. When I gained it went back to how it used to be. For me I felt it was the weight loss, and maybe it's impact or hormones, (and maybe drinking loads of water) that lead to the changes. Whatever the cause, it's a nice side effect!

I wish them all the best. I remember holding off on having my own, and realising that there was alot to be said for being younger and better able to recover from sleep deprivation, running after toddlers etc! When my mate had her kids in her teens I reminded her that she'd be young enough to...

I could have gone on a wobble today. Family got their dinner from the chip shop. I didn't get anything and took some salad instead. I did take a couple of chips. However, I did a 2 hour housecleaning spree to make up for it! Here's hoping tomorrow morning brings some positive news on the...

I hope you take care of yourself well while your back's giving you problems. A rest will not just help your back, it will give time for your whole body to catch up after all the exercise. I hope it get's better really soon x

Well done. I'm glad you're finding you're feeling quite full. You seem to be able to eat little and often. Wish I had that skill (I've mastered the often part ;))

Congratulations on becomming a great auntie! Lovely news.

Feeling alot better now the bug seems to have passed. I've had a lighter breakfast just incase. It's lovely to know theres a day off again tomorrow. I'm resisting jumping on the scales and trying to wait until tomorrow morning. Hubby's almost ate all the rubbish in the fridge. I refused to...

When you get home will you able to take it easy on the sofa. You sound like you need a chance to rest up for a bit. I hope you're feeling better soon x

:happy096::happy096::happy096::happy096::happy096: That sounds like a HUGELY successful day. All that exercise, eating out and sticking to your plan. YOu should be really proud x

Well, explain this one...either I've a tummy bug or I'm having phantom xen symptoms...I haven't even popped the pill's yet this time! On the plus side, I stuck to the rules today and am feeling good. I looked at the hairy dieters book on Amazon after Lexie mentioned it. I fancy some new...

Welcome along, and best of luck on your journey. It's lovely to have the time in spain to look forward to. Well done on making a great start. Do keep us all informed of how you are doing.

Congrats on the progress!

Haha, but furry babies puke too. My doggie was sick earlier in the week, all over the carpet. Poor thing tried to pull it's bed over to hide it!

It's fantastic to have a supportive family, it will make all the difference down the line. Enjoy the family time over the holiday, and keep going...

Thanks guys! I've had a nice start to the morning today, I didn't have to squish into my jeans! Looks like I'll have shifted the water weight at least my Monday. I'm resisting weighing myself until Monday, otherwise I'll be scale hopping on a daily basis in no time. Thanks for the support...

Hope it's good for you :-)

:party0011::party0011::party0011::party0011::party0011: Well done ,a fabulous start to your journey!

I'm glad you're feeling positive, and taking a step back to look at the big picture and figure out what is going to work of you. The belief in yourself is what will get you to you're ultimate goal. Sounds like you've worked out that you are doing this for the most important reason, not for a...

Poor kid, he's had a rough time, and poor you having to clean the puke up - I have never been able to get used to that. I can smell it just from reading the post! Tomorrow is a new day. I hope you get some rest tonight and get back on plan in the morning. You've been really disciplined...

Thanks guys. I had another great day today. I think my heads just in a good place right now and helping me along. It's early days, but it's going good. Today my lunch plans went to pot, but I didn't go and eat rubbish. I was able to wait until I could get something decent sorted. IfI know...

Fantastic news that you're officially 11, whohooo! Take the time without the boys to be good to yourself. A long uninterrupted soak in the tub, or do something or go somewhere you haven't done in ages. It's time to reward youself for all the hard work.

I always felt a combination of euphoria and exhaustion after a session with jillian m, euphoric I got to the end and was alive, and completely exhausted keeping up (as best I could) with the pace. Well done you for sticking at it, you'll look even more amazing after 30 days of that.

Thanks Lisa. It's all positive, maybe that's just where my head is at the moment. I had a good day. No aches from yesterday's walk, headache lifted. Feeling good and sticking to the plan. I had the energy to have great fun with the lo this evening. The big breakfasts are keeping me going...

It sounds like your doing really fantastic. Take a minute to write down exactly how you are feeling on a piece of card and stick it on the fridge. It might be a helpful note to yourself to help you through other times. Go KittyBling!

I'm a meateater, but used to opt for some of the veggie alternatives as they were high in protein (make you feel fuller longer) and low in fat (have to be careful as not all of them are low in fat). I used to have linda mccartney rosemary and red onion suasages most weeks. They had alot of...

Trying something new every week is a fab idea, I might steal that one. I messed up royally over the last while, but ave got my head in the zone. It sounds like you're really focused and going to get there for the holiday. Preparing and thinking ahead is a pain, but the fact you're making the...

Well done with the scales, and hoping things were fine with the lo after the Dr. It sounds like your really in control with the plan your following now.

:whoopass:Behave or else!:whip:Do they do dominatrix smileys?

Well done on getting another week over. I'm sure you'regetting into the swing of it now. I hope all goes well at the Dr on the 14th with the weigh in and the liver stats.

Behaved again today.pretzels were a lifesaver during the day, I nibbled when I felt hungry and felt it helped keep me going to the next planned meal. I went for a lovely country walk in the sun in the evening.i've had the c25k on the iPod for a while, but not started it yet. Today I did a good...

Yep, still behavingso far, even contemplation going for a walk now!

Need more than an eye on me, more full scale surveillance and a zapper to zap me if I'm about to mess up! Well, day two done. Behaved myself, though still got that damn headache. I know this will pass, hopefully in the next day or two.i'm trying to make a little me time each night to visit...

Welcome along. The blood pressure will really help motivate you. You can measure it, and see an improvement fairly quickly. Do make sure you take your 'before' photos now. They will be a great motivator down the line. It will be a tough few weeks, but you will start to notice improvements by...

So, small steps but, I behaved. Kept to the plan for the day.small successes-a trip to vending machine n all I buy is water :-) oh and taking extra trips up the stairs. My heads a little achy adjusting to the lack of caffeine, but in a day or two I know that goes.stuck to the xen plan, just...

Ohh sounds interesting, is it complicated? I'm gonna keep it simple to get started. Back to the old calorie n fat counting. No xen today, thought I'd keep it until later in the week. Fri/sat/sun will be when i might wobble, so I'll likely start them Friday. They do keep me on the straight n...

Just getting my head together for tomorrow. Reminding myself of what I've learned from previous attempts, and what I can do differently this time. Thinking about why I am doing this and why it's important to me. Here we go...

Oh yep! I will try my best, I'm not into s n m so aim to avoid any whacks!

It's fantastic to see you are almost there. This is going to be your summer!

Excellent, permission granted!

Making preparations for my fresh start. I'm planning to start on Monday. I've done a healthy shop, started to plan the meals, and asked the other half to quit filling the fridge with all the yummy munchies. I'm going to take the dreaded 'before' pictures tonight so I have my motivational tool...

Toot Toot, beep beep, did no one notice me sneak off after easter. I need strapped down and sat on to stop me screwing up! Put the 4lbs I lost back on after having a free for all after Easter. Lovely things were happening in life n I took my eye off the ball. Life still looking good, so time...

4lbs for me please. I got up the courage to jump on the scales!

Congrats Lisa!

You're doing great. The water will really help. I hope the scales are good tomorrow!

1/2lb a week is almost two stone by Christmas!don't be so hard on yourself, you're doing great x

Get well soon!do take it easy cos some of those bugs seem to linger!we need you to fight it off n start keeping some order on the wagon!

Fab to see you back. Congrats on the ciggies. They say if you get to 28 days, you've a much better chance of long term success. I hope you get there, it's so close to that milestone.I'm impressed that your going for the ciggies and the healthy eating at the same time.best of luck!

I know cherrytimmers, I'm having a good moan.gotta get it out of my system and get on with the journey!

Thanks for that Lisa. Kept you in my head today and had a good day on the wagon.got loads of good revision done too.my bug is starting to go too!i was just thinking that I've got to get my act together to catch back up with my very successful twinny!

Jeez, I'm really struggling to even get started this time! I know you are all really inspirational to me, I really need to borrow some inspiration to get me motivated this time. I've had a bug and felt rough for a few weeks now, and am also revising etc for big exams. I have a toe on the...

Not sure on this one. I'm guessing you've changed what you are eating since starting, and your body could need to adjust. Water is really important on orlistat and should also help. If you're eating to the rules hopefully it will settle. Do try plenty of water. I think some of the guys here did...

23lbs is absolutely amazing!Big Congratulations!you'll be slipping into the lipsy dresses no problem in 2013! WOOHOO!

Pick me up please.i'm also signing the permission slip for Jillian Michaels style arse kickin!there will be points when I will need it.

Welcome back, sure I'm back again for the third or forth time! I think it takes guts to come back and face up to where you are at. It's that honesty with yourself that shows you have made progress mentally. That progress will make it much more likely you will see falling numbers on the scales...

12lbs for me please.

Have a fab time! I think that the italians do some really healthy stuff. They do loads of meat free dishes which might help keep the cals down. Most of all, enjoy your holiday x

1.6lbs really is a little blip. If you've only gained that over two weeks of not behaving, it proves that you've come really far. You must be alot fitter and healthier with a much better metabolism that was able to help damage limitation in the short term. I'm glad you caught it in time, this...

Enjoy the games! You can get yourself back on track. You are within touching distance of the 13's. With all the training you're doing, you could be looking like the athletes by the next olympics! Seriously though, I have been thinking about the years they put in for just one day. It has...

I know it's naff now, and everyones into zumba, but I have dusted off the old step and have been enjoying it. Can anyone suggest good step aerobic dvds, ones available in the uk would be fantastic. I only have the original reebok step one. Suggestions appreciated!

I'm glad you're able to see how fab you really are! You'll make a fab foster mum too!

Oh, foxy lady! Love the outfit, you look gorgeous. It's great that you were able to enjoy the wedding and share in the meal ,but be back on track the next day. That sounds like you've really got to grips with your new way of eating. The test was being straight back on the wagon. I hope you...

A half pound is a natural fluctuation. You've tried hard, and it hasn't been an easy week work-wise. You got through this week, and I know you can make the next week even better! Make this week a good one x

Still thinking of you and your family. I hope your stepdad is comfortable, and that things improve for him over the comming days. I glad to see that you've made the committment to yourself and are keeping up with your plan too, but do take care not to overdo it x

Good to see you back. The important thing is that you've faced the problem, and can deal with it before it gets out of hand. I went awol myself and added back 13lb!. You'll be surprised what you can achieve by sticking with the plan. Within two weeks of getting back or track, I had shed over...

I got it a few months ago, tried it once and it killed me! I picked it up again a week or so ago. It was hard, but I was determined to get to the end and did it. I do it three times a week, sometimes with other aerobics on the in-between days. I've alot to lose, so need other routines to...

Thinking of you and your family x

[GOOGLE-VIDEO][/GOOGLE-VIDEO] Thats's fantastic, well done!

Just a wee half pound this week, but a loss is a loss. Brings me to 8.25lbs off since returning three weeks ago, 4.75lbs and I'll be back on track.

The hard times will make the successes sweeter. You should be so proud that you went back. You've proved you're strong enough to face the challencege. Facing those challenges is what will get you to your goal. x

You'll do great. I like the idea of a program that you build up to and feel the achievement at the end. If I could run 5 doors down the street I'd be doing well! Hope you've got comfy trainers, you've gotto look after your feet and knees. Now you've got those pins toned, you gotta make sure...

Hey poppy, good to see you back. :grouphugg: i went awol too, and put on 13lbs! you can get back on track. i got 7.75 lbs off in a couple of weeks, the last 5lbs might take abit longer, but it will happen. You are still smaller and lighter than you were when you started this journey. You can...

Oh, I'm sure you've been bombarded with help and advice. I got loads of books and all sorts, but there was one that answered pretty much all my questions with my first pregnancy. I passed it to a friend after. Here it is: Was just thinking about your news and remembered this. For the...

I have been toying with the idea of c25k for a while. I want to stick at some of the things I've already started. I can add more down the line. maybe sign up for a charity 5k next summer. If people are paying, I will have to prepare! There have been rave reviews about the c25k. i think i tunes...

Day 3 done, and it does get easier. Lexie's got me thinking about the Davina, but I got a box set of jillian. think I'm going to commit myself to stick at the 30ds for a while, and then try the other dvd's I've already got before I start getting more. Although I think I might be able to...

It's a blip, it can be hard when it's totm. Yup, you may get tangoed tomorrow. But you can take control and make sure it's just a blip on what has been a tremendously successful journey for you. You have come such a long way, inspired so many others. Tomorrows a new day, make it a good one!

I haven't tried Davina, what is she like? Are they easy to follow, I get confused easily!

Congratulations!:bestwishes: I actually lost a stone or so when I was pregnant, I think I was trying to eat so healthily and walking etc to try and be fit. The baby was such a motivator. I put on about half a stone in the last few weeks, and was down a stone the day after I gave birth! I...

Thanks for the reply. I had one of Rosemary's magazines which had a supplement with some recipies, but some of the recipes were over 5% fat. I haven't found the books in shops, where I could flick through and check. I was going to order online, but wanted to be sure that at least most of the...

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Good luck hun, you're working really hard.

Keep up your hard work, don't let it go now, monday will come round and you deserve a loss!

Congratualtions Sarah, that is really amaizing. you earned those size 16's and that good feeling. Enjoy it!

Enjoying it is probably a stretch too far! but I do like the punching bits, I can imagine its someone or something! It seems to quicker second time around, and I didn't feel like I was about to die imminently. Only irritation is that the girls don't always seem to exercise in time ot the beat...

You're a different girl, well done!

Enjoy the break!

Have done day 2, and it was actually abit more managable. felt it for a day or two after I did day one, so think I'll stick with aiming for about 3 a week!

Since returning from being awol I've dropped 7.75lbs in total. 5.25lb to be where I was before went awol.

That's great that you're already on the healthy eating. Have you read the stickies to get your head around the 5% rule and max 15g per fat at meals etc. I'm sure you have, but just incase, the advice is excellent in the stickies. Everyone is different, I would actually risk side effects at...

Ohhh devious, luv it!

Has anyone heard of this? I found it googling around about kettlebells. You have to register (which is free), but they have free kettlebell workouts, and say they put up to 4 new workouts a week. They boast about having non-skinnies in the videos. They have a forum and nutrition programe...

Grrr. i hate that, 3 days paying their prices would likely bankrupt me. Do they even allow you to bring soft drinks?

I really hope so. i'm not going to do it 30 days straight. I will just kill myself. Maybe three times a week. I can tell now I'll be on level one for more than 10 workouts! But yeah, 20 mins is really appealing. As Jillian says...no excuses (We'll see;)).

No one knows you're drinking at lunch time, put the voddy in a coke bottle! I dd try some of the 'light' beers like coors. Can't remember of the cal count is much less. Maybe you could alternate over the three days.

Finally put this on today. I thought it would be Ok, I'm abit smaller now, and can do aerobics dvds ok. Am I the only one that struggled with even the modified moves? I was determined and did finish it, but I think I'm gonna feel it in the morning! Tell me it gets easier, I'm abit deflated...

Is voddy not low in cals? Voddy and diet coke, sorted!

A mini target is a great idea. I set myself a target for the bh challenge then when awol before it started! Now mini goal is to get back to where I was by the end of the summer! Losin the same weight twice is a bummer, but sometimes I've gotta learn the hard way:). You stuck with things...

You look amazing! Congratulations on all you've achieved x

Hey Tracy, that's an amazing transformation, you must be so proud of all you have achieved x

I don't think it matters how often you weigh in. I'm impressed your disciplined enough to wait til you go to the Dr!

Excellent idea. i'm also anticipating that the christmas to end of january would be a challenge for me, maybe there is a mini challenge in that too.

Please don't lose heart hun. Xen is an assistant, but it is you who can and will lose the weight. This is a great time to prepare for the time you take xen. As you will know, you need to make changes to your diet, and get your head round a few new 'rules' for your food. Getting this all...

Great to see you back! I agree with Lexie, you've got enough there to kick-start your return on the wagon. I disappeared too, and gained 13lbs, but I know that we can do this. You've shown us all before what you can do. Comming back shows that a part of you really wants to make the change...

:0clapper:That's an amazing achievement! That's got to be more than half your height!

:banana dancer:Woohoo, thats the best feeling. You will get tonnes of exercise givin it your all at the festival!

Welcome aboard!:welcome::welcome::welcome::welcome::welcome::welcome::welcome::welcome::welcome::welcome::welcome: Well done for keeping going with your goals. There are alot of guys here combining sw and xen successfully, so you probably have a head start of you are familiar with sw. As you...

Ohh stickers, I love 'em too! Focus on getting that asthma back under control, and getting your head round the sw, you'll be ready to tackle the exercise again before you know it. It's frustrating for you, but your weightloss will help the asthma loads, and exercise will be easier too.

Well done! I can't believe how far you've come in the time I've been away.

Just to let you know that Alli is now back on the shelves in the USA. I know some were worried if it was comming back anywhere at all. I presume they will take a month or two to replenish US stock before they even look at us. I also heard that GSK intended to sell the alli brand in Europe...

Well done girls, by the end of the summer you'll have lost the equivalent of me and then some! Miraculous!

Ohhh, I read on the miniins fitness pages about some 'walking' dvds that some people swear by. I think I'd love to get out and about, but on a miserable day maybe they would be good. I think you can build up from a couple of miles and you maybe do stretches etc on the way. It's fab that...

Hi! Think you were around before I found minimins. It's good to have you back! It looks like important changes are happening for you over the next while. Do keep us posted on your progress x

I will get on the bus willingly, but need securely strapped down please!

Congratulations! Looking at your ticker I think its time to change your name! You've come such a long way, and achieved so much! You are an inspiration to everyone:clap: :happy096::happy096:

Thanks for the support, appreciate it alot after being away for so long x

Naff I know, but I pulled out my old reebok step and video ( how 90's!), but I actually really enjoyed it and finished the workout first time. About time I got moving... Does anyone remember doing it?

Ideas please.:confused: As you know, I've been awol since before the challenge. Anyhow, I gained 13lbs:break_diet:. I had put myself down for 15lbs for the challenge. Do I need to add the 13lbs to that, or can I aim to lose 15lbs from where I was when I returned last week. lost the water...

Thanks for the update. it's good to know som is getting through. I've been relying on alli I had bought at the start of the shortage. It was looking like there would be no more alli, some of the gossip on the web suggested. The alli I have will be running low.

I looked at some of RC's cookbooks. They give you cals and fat per portion. I am also interested in eating to the 5% rule. Does anyone know if the 5% rule is applied to all RC's recipies? Also, any recommendations as to the best recipe book? Many thanks

I got a maximum support shock absorber, JJB had £5 off them at the time. I have a big cup size, and it is the most comfortable that I've ever had. It holds everything well, so that I don't notice I'm wearing it. I've tested it at step aerobics etc. I use it as a top on it's own too. It has...

Just be sure to pace yourself at the start. Chesty problems can leave you feeling drained. Antibiotics can also take their toll on your body. Neither is your fault, it's just one of those things. If you've been ill, your body might need some extra nutrition initially. We all know that eating...

:)Just looked at the updated totals, you guys are all amazing! It's great to see people making so much progress through the spring and summer

Looking at you're diary you've done fantastically well. You've had a tough run since you got back from 'nam. 5lbs will be off again before you know it. I've got 13lbs on, but I'm hoping recently gained lbs are a little easier to lose. Guess this really is a marathon and not a sprint. I'm...

I've been away for ages, and put on a bit over the last month really. But, I'm back, and will keep trying! Hope everyones well. I feel very out of the loop. I've struggled to get time to access the internet, and really struggled without the support of you lot! Anyway, just got to keep on...

I'm not going to be around next week. Bowing out to go to the folks for a week to get some childcare and a chance to get a work project finished in time for a deadline that looming at the end of next week. So, no more weigh-ins for me for this challenge. Best of luck to anyone weighing in on...

Well done on such a great achievement over the past few months!

That's really fantastic. Your scales must be ridiculously accurate if they go as close as 0.2lb. I don't think its fair for you to even think about it. For most of us our scales wouldn't even pick it up. I vote that you hit your target.

Well done KB. It's going down and that's what we're all here for. Well done Lexie and Chrissy, you're losses are really mounting up now! Efk, your being strong by keeping going and comming back here and eing honest with yourself about where things are at. As Lexie points out, a pound a week...

1.75ls off for me this week. Takes me to 30.5lb lost. I was very lucky this week given I went offplan. I think my mfp allowance may be a little low, so when I ate a lilttle more and still lost?

Fabulous! All those bits add up over time. Getting going is often the hardest bit. It takes more effort at the end of the day too, so be proud that you got up and out x

I'm so lucky I don't have to consider extra issues like dairy-free. What a pain! I looked at some of the diabetic stuff in the supermarkets assuming lower sugar was something I might consider a positive, but the stuff was full of fat. You could have a look at the recipes bit of mfp. There...

I guess different pharmacies use different wholesalers. I would think that things will be abit hit and miss as production starts, and the backlog clears. It will take a while for supplies to build up again. Hopefully everyone will get what they need soon. I've come to the conclusion that...

Yea, OH has assumed responsibility for ensuring i don't scoff the lot. He's eaten two already to save me the bother!

As already said, the dreaded plateau comes to us all eventually. So far I have been on Xen for 3 months and lost every week, even if it's just a pound. I regularly review my calorie allowance on mfp, and have adjusted it down as I've lost the weight. I think uping exercise should help too...

I've just been to Sainsburys and the be good to yourself range has added 'chocolate and caramel cake slices' that are just about within the rules - well 5.2g fat per 100g. Each slice has 95 cals and 1.6g fat. So these are an occasional treat, but might be nice instead of a choccy egg at...

You can set your own calorie goal on mfp by entering your own amount. You could set it to around 1500 for example, which I think you've got to stick to with orlistat whether or not your doing sw as well.

I set my mfp to 1lb per week from the start. I haven't felt hungry, and lost 28lbs in 12 weeks. I revise it as I lose weight. I started around 1500cals, I'm now allocated about 1350. Barr having a week off this week, it seemed to work well for me at the 1lb a week setting.

I havent done it in a long time, but am planning to dust it down. i have a reebok step and dvd. I loved it in the past. As you got fitter, you tweaked the moves. It lasted under and hour but made me sweat buckets. It's not the same of the wii, I've tried, I have the Wiifit. Its just not as...

Wagon Ememgency Pick-Up Please Can I get a pick-up please. I've not taken xen all week and been lax about my eating. It's been one of those weeks where I had to let my hair down, or get really depressed because I just would not stick with the program this week. I gave myself permission as I...

Don't panic, Sw will help keep you going in the mean time. Some people are getting their hands on orlistat with some phoning around. A few packs of alli turned up in my local chemist last week. I didn't buy them as I bought a load to keep me going a few weeks ago. There may be a few packs of...

I admire your honesty and persistence. Keep going. The 5lb will be off for Easter or a little after, but the important thing is it will be off. You can do it!

Well done Lisa! I'd say the half pound will be off by Easter Monday anyway. You had a bumpy ride over the last couple of months and should be so proud that you stuck at t despite the hard timew. You thoroughly deserve to hit your goal x

Thanks guys x

You sound like you're smiling...your posts are getting more and more upbeat. It sounds like you're feeling more confident and happier. It's great that it comes across here, and it helps motivate the rest of us. Thank you!

I just noticed that I'm not squished in the tub chairs at work anymore. It made me smile a little at a really boring meeting!

Well done for the 4lb loss!

1.75lbs off this week please. Got me past the 2 stone mark (only just - 28.75lbs) woohooo!

You'll get back on track in no time. You've just a couple of lbs to lose, not the 2 stones worth you've already shed!

Well done! Proof that we can keep on going when the xen runs out...

Well done!:)

Well done!

Has your gp got you access to additional support like psychology? They can help with binge eating issues. The orlistat may help, as the fear of the consequences can keep you on the straight and narrow alot of the time. You can get help with binge eating. I know alot of gps send people to...

It's awful that your having those side-effects. I can only speak for myself and say that only get them if eat over 5g fat per 100g or over around 12-15g fat per meal. The only thing I can see is the biscuit. Also, that the calorie count is pretty low. Not sure that these account for your...

That's really fantastic x

Sounds like a lovely day, I'm impressed that you are planning kettlercise too!

I've been looking for an hrm too. Argos are quite expensive at the moment. The same models can be bought for £20+ less at amazon. I found a website that was a little cheaper again. I can search for it if you want. Amazon do some more colours than argos. The polar ft4 can be got in a pink...

You've worked really hard, you deserve a treat. hope you have loads of lovely new memories from it. And loads of photos of the new you with the boys!

You've worked so hard, you should be so prund of your achievement!

You did a great job to get back on track!

It could be a natural fluctuation in your weight, different scales, that they have been re-calibrated since you last went, that you got weighed at a different time of the day, you wore different clothes, it could be a freak reading...it could be tons of things. You've worked really hard, and...

Another 2.25lbs takes me to 27lb exactly please

Gorgeous but full of sugar.

I hope its gets sorted soon. I think here is a great support. Poppy you seem very level-headed and are not panicking about something that you can't do anything about. As you say, the worst is you'd stay the same for abit, which is almost 2 stone lighter. I agree with Lexie, logically, if you...

Another bit of information regarding the shortage. Some of it references the public letter I posted a while back. Looks like it will be back eventually, but may take a month or so. Why is weight-loss drug Alli out of stock? Here’s your answer (UPDATE 3/15)

Oh I love the shape delight white chocolate. One every week or two and I'm in heaven!

So pleased for you. You're literally less than 3/4 of the person you used to be. You're a real inspiration to us all, thank you x

It's a fab loss and should make a difference to your health. I think when we creep over the 40 mark the health risks rocket. So congratulations on getting youself out of that area. As you keep going, I hope you really start to feel more benefits, and that you are able to reduce or even do...

You could have a little of the apple crumble with muller light or something to balance it out so its under 5g per 100 overall:)

:talk017:Yay! And well in time for Easter!

We've all been there. Caramel is my downfall. It's a blip and it#s over. Time to get on with getting slimmer...

If your taking it strictly as prescribed, it blocks fat, but there should not really be enough to give you excessively oily stools etc. Eating close to or over the recommended fat intake, results in more fat being blocked, and therefore oily stools etc. Yes, either way the excess fat leaves...

I know it's gotta slow down at some stage and I don't want to get disheartened over the summer. Can I go for 15lbs please. It's psychological warfare with the next stone!

Well done, that's a great start to your journey x

We all have to take the first step, which is by far the hardest. You've shown you're strong by taking that step. From there on in, we just have to keep making changes abit at a time. Before you know it, they add together into weightloss and feeling more confident. It must be hard with kids in...

Fabulous, you've come so far!

I know what you mean. I would be exactly the same. Boots are offering alternatives, and think someone on minimins mentioned a 'natural' tablet that fat sticks to. You could consider alli. I know it's hard to get too. I could not get any in busy chemists, but got some in a local rural...

Well done!:talk017::talk017:

Most of the fake xen was in the USA. If you use xen regularly there is a good chance you would spot it. If you open a tablet, the fake is often just powder instead of the granules in real xen. The name often isn't written on the tablet, and the leaflet in the box is missing or full of typos...

You're really brave and strong being honest that you've had a bad week or so. Dust yourself down, join the wagon, and make this comming week one where you know you've given your very best. We believe in you! x

Poppy's right, I was told to take the vitamins at night 'cos they are 'fat soluable' which I think means that some of the vitamins need fat to be properly absorbed by your body. If you take them during the day, they may be absorbed by fat, which is blocked by the xen, so you don't get much good...

Really brilliant, well done, you should be so proud!

Hi and Welcome along LilithPaige. I've sent you a friend request on mfp. All the best wth your journey. Keep us all posted on your progress!

Oooooo you can touch that 2 stone mark, it's yours before Easter!

Oh those scales are such a tease...but 2lbs is fantastic, well done!

Yay! Well done

1lb off for me this week.

'Just' - you've come amazingly far, Well done!

The only reasonably consistent stuff I've seen is on pharmacy news type sites. A couple say there was an issue with 'good manufacturing practice or processes' or something at the plant that makes some of the ingredients for xen, as well as tamiflu and other meds. There are supposedly shortages...

Yup

Hi Marie, I think the 'rules' are a little less strict on alli that xen, but the stickies are a good guide. I hope you don't get sick this time. Given that you lost so much in the past without the xen, I'm sure you can have every success this time. Come over and join us on the xen forum x

Maybe we should take the wagon there...

I'd want to know how your getting on post xen, as we will all be post xen at some stage. Stopping it is part of the journey we're all on. Newbies like me have loads to learn from you too. And failing that, if they don't start getting some xen made soon, we'll all be without xen for abit...

How are you finding eating more? I don't know how you guys manage with the hunger pangs. It's great that you all have willpower! I have always had mfp set for 1lb a week, so I'm never particularly hungry. I admire that you guys can set more difficult targets. I think you needing to eat more...

I felt bad buying up alli, especially as loads of xen people will be doing that and leaving the alli ones with no supply, but I needed to know I had enough to get to the end of the shortage. I paid instead of getting it on a script, and will use it up before I would get my xen script. I felt...

Replied to the pm. Never done one before so hope you got it!x

Make an extra effort to drink water. It's worth a try. I find it helps me when I feel bloated, even though it's the last thing you want to do. Hope it goes soon x

I'll let you know what I find Lisa. If I find more I'll let you know and could post some if you're stuck. I needed the peace of mind too. I run out of xen in a couple of weeks. I have enough Alli to get me beyond the end of April, and feel relieved. I found some alli on a well-known website...

Well done Poppy and Lexie, those are excellent losses!

Well, today a couple of chemists told me it would be the end of april before producton was due to restart. After hearing this, I went all over the place looking for alli instead. Eventually I got one box in one independent chemist and 3 boxes in another. That was all I could find. I had to...