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  1. JaxieD

    MONDAY WEIGH IN !!!

    Excellent stuff :-)
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    lou's place, diary of thoughts, foods and progress pics :)

    Boobs!!! I hear ya......bane of my life :-(
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    Ready for a rant?..

    Lindsay, please don't beat yourself up over your weight......ur beautiful and your husband and kids love you I love this pic.....us women are slaves to our bodies
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    Lou & co's 100% for 100 days...

    Love it xx
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    Jackie's scenic route

    Had a naughty sneaky peak on the scales today (bad girl!!). I know it's early days but I'm 1.5lbs down since Wednesday.......I am hoping this is the start of something good as for over a year with low cal(trying to stay really low) and cardio exercise 3-4 times a week I didn't lose a single...
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    Lou & co's 100% for 100 days...

    ...I've got huge gazungas too and most men basically talk to my chest but it doesn't bother me at all...... If it makes someone happy then that's ok by me :-p, (as long as they keep their paws off them). I can deal with it coz I have proved to myself and to others in my job that I'm more than a...
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    Lou & co's 100% for 100 days...

    Lindsay.......yes you do.....you're lovely and you don't realise that you are not a big girl....I bet ya nobody else sees you as big as you see yourself. I wasted half my life on my body insecurities and whilst they are still lurking about they don't take over my every living thought like they...
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    15 stone something to the 14's

    Sorry about duplicate post a above...didn't think first post had worked Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    15 stone something to the 14's

    Well done!!!! I'm hoping to slip back into the 14s over the next week or so. Currently sitting at 15.3 :-( Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    15 stone something to the 14's

    Can I join u please? I'm 15st 3.....hoping to drop into the 14s over the next week or so :-) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Jackie's scenic route

    Found a great website if anyone's interested in nutrition, health etc.....it's called 180 degree health. Run by an ex-chef called Matt Stone. Some really interesting articles and stuff about leptin, cortisol, low body temperature etc and the effect extreme/yo yo dieting has on the body ( for...
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    Jackie's scenic route

    Ooh they sound good....... Only problem is that only have tesco in my town.....might be worth a trip to the nearest Asda to check them out, though
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    Should I....?

    Well, what did u do??? Lol :-D Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    lou's place, diary of thoughts, foods and progress pics :)

    That looks yummy! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Jackie's scenic route

    Just had a yummy dinner after a bit of a strength work out in the garage......my legs are all wobbly, lol! Whole meal pasta with chicken, mushrooms, onion, peppers, peas and Philadelphia light cheese spread and a wee bit of stock. Finished off with a sprinkling of Parmesan....very tasty and...
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    The Jillian Michaels Method.

    Lauren, you need to do what feels right for you. If that's what u feel better doing then that's what you should do. The advice you'll get from me and some of the other has been against going so low (i've read some of her books) but in the end it's your body and your weight loss journey. :-)...
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    Calorie numbers - FRUSTRATED!!

    Right......via the Harris Benedict equation your BMR appears to be approx 1348 (this is the cals your body burns off even if you didn't move all day, apologies if you already know all this) . Your TDEE (total daily energy requirement) to maintain your weight at what it presently is, should be...
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    Jackie's scenic route

    Well day 2 over and again came in under calorie goal :). Trying to eat as little processed food as possible as well but it's nearly impossible these days. >: ( My weigh in today after 8 weeks of eating at maintenance levels and above was very stressful for although I could tell I had piled the...
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    Calorie numbers - FRUSTRATED!!

    I agree......I'm 44, just over 15 stone and 5'4" and I'm aiming somewhere between 1700-1800. You can work it out as you go along to see what works for you but I defo would go higher
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    starting tomorrow

    Hiya......good luck. I'm gonna have around 1800 cals or below. Just finished a full metabolism reset over 8 weeks (well I hope it's reset!! :-( ) and I've gained a stone on top of it all so that's a bit of a disaster but I'm hoping it was worth it as after years of binge/starve/binge I was...
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    Hey everyone! newbie here! would like to introduce myself :))

    Hello, good luck. I'm hoping to lose about 2.5 stone for starters......going through terrible self-hate moments at the mo :-(. Hopefully we can all keep ourselves motivated x
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    Lou & co's 100% for 100 days...

    So glad your son is getting better...you must have been so worried :-( . And we'll done on staying on plan x I just had some liver and bacon with sweet potato and veggies for dinner......yum yum :)
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    Why NOT to eat under 1200 calories.

    Lauren, that must have been difficult putting that up.......... As has been said at least you know where you've gone wrong and can do things properly from now on...... You will get there again....tiny steps and all that!!
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    Jackie's scenic route

    Right, well I gathered the courage and weighed in at 15.3 :'( that means I have a full stone on since I started eating at maintenance 8 weeks ago. Obviously my body is rightly messed up but I'm so hoping I might be able to lose some weight now by doing things properly. So depressing
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    Jackie's scenic route

    Back to work this afternoon :( so will have to plan my evening meal and bring it with me........ Although have sone liver in the fridge (yum!). Still in bed at present with my beloved ipad, lazy cow! Gonna be a shock to the system after having been off for 9 days...... Looks like its poached...
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    Lindsay's progress

    Lol......any idea how you kill someone with a stick of celery???? Love it :-D
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    Setting goals, so important!

    Mmmmhhh, I'll have a pop at this Weigh myself See ANY downward movement on the scales and be happy with even a half pound loss.....learn PATIENCE NO stupid diets Stop obsessing so much about my weight and boring the pants off my friends Stop self sabotaging Start my strength training...
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    Lindsay's progress

    I can lift my both my stomachs up (I call them the top tum and the bottom tum :-p ) and wobble them about!!! Euuuuwwwww!!
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    Lindsay's progress

    Wish my tum was like yours......mine's disgusting :'(
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    Lindsay's progress

    You have to live too, Linski.......that's not too bad and tomorrow is another day x
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    Jackie's scenic route

    Well I did ok today. I netted 1500 cals due to my exercise and although I have said I would eat back my exercise cals I really am not hungry. Just need to find the nerve to weigh myself at some stage but maybe next week
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    Jackie's scenic route

    Well done girls....I walked 4 miles with hubby which was fairly energetic as where I live in the country the roads are very hilly. Food wise not bad......Back to work tomorrow so that should make things slightly easier for me as well xx
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    Jackie's scenic route

    Hi all! :-) Like many of you I think I've been on every forum on Minimins over the past few years :-( I'll not go into my disastrous diet history but needless to say after a 3.5 stone loss on CD 4 years ago and despite struggling to lose more or stop the flab piling back by both exercise and...
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    Helping you set your recommended amount of calories...

    I only got that from the Scooby Workshop site..... There might be other thoughts else where! :-)
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    Feels stupid.

    http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ Have a wee look at the link. The site itself is very good
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    Feels stupid.

    Don't beat yourself up over it......I could guarantee that there's a heck of a lot of others who have been doing the same thing (me included :-/ ). If only I had listened to everyone who told me to be patient and stop starving myself and changing diets every week when there wasn't an instant...
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    Helping you set your recommended amount of calories...

    I think it's once you lose approx 5lbs or so........ :)
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    Lindsay's progress

    It's good to move up to maintenance every few weeks, supposed to shake the metabolism and keep it revved up :-)
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    1000 cals a day?

    Good positive talking, lady x
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    Lack of energy..?

    Do you mean TDEE (total daily energy expenditure) as opposed to BMR? My BMR is approx 1600 (what i would burn if i lay in bed all day without moving) but my TDEE is 2000......
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    1000 cals a day?

    To have a BMI of 25 I would need to lose about 4 stone but I don't want to lose that much as I would look like a hag, lol. I'm around 15 stone (not totally certain as am too afraid to step on scales) . I lost almost 4 stone 4 years ago on CD and felt fab but really struggled to keep the weight...
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    1000 cals a day?

    I see you've done fabulously losing weight.......I'm really worried I won't be able to lose weight as I was stuck for about 10 months in a vicious circle despite low cal and cardio exercise 3-4 times a week.......you've given me hope :-)
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    1000 cals a day?

    Unfortunately that happened to me :-( . I'm reaping the seeds I sowed through many years of too few calories.(ended up with nutritional deficiencies especially iodine which gave me pains in my hips for years until I discovered why and started supplementation)...... Might take a year to undo the...
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    Calorie Countin Buddies

    I haven't weighed myself since end of October....... I was about 14st 2 then.......dread to think what I am now......EEEEEKKKKK!!! I know I'll have to face it sometime but I'm easily over 15 stone......and that's after eating more or less at maintenance level for someone my size/age...
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    Calorie Countin Buddies

    I'm starting CC next week.... I'm 44, married with 2 teenage boys. I've been through a bit a weight nightmare recently where I have been trying to 'reset' my metabolism after years of chronic under eating, yo-yoing and VLCDs. I've been eating at maintenance level and above for about 8 weeks and...
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    lou's place, diary of thoughts, foods and progress pics :)

    Sexyyyy laaaddyyyy!
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    Calorie numbers - FRUSTRATED!!

    Do u think u should go as low as 1700? It's quite a drop and below your BMR. Would a 15-20% cut not be better to ease you in.....? If you do 1700 and exercise I would eat back exercise cals so as not to go below BMR (sorry, my thoughts only!). I would just worry as when u lose weight you may...
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    Lindsay's progress

    Good luck! I'll be joining you after the holidays x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Helping you set your recommended amount of calories...

    I'm so scared that when I do my calorie cut that the weight doesn't budge...... It's too awful to bear thinking about.....I just CAN'T go back to 600 cals a day.....misery :-( Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Helping you set your recommended amount of calories...

    I'm actually not against VLCDs. I felt great when I did it, I looked super and it give me loads of confidence ....if I had done it properly, gone up the plan as they said you should and gradually built up to normal eating I really don't think there would have been an issue BUT......I couldn't...
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    Helping you set your recommended amount of calories...

    Have a read of this......some of it is a bit over my head but interesting all the same. I hope I've attached the link correctly http://blog.metaboliceffect.com/2012/06/06/metabolic-damage/ Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Helping you set your recommended amount of calories...

    I know, I wish I had known then what I do now. All my life it has been "the less you eat, the more weight you lose" and that's how it was until I just got ridiculous :-( . I was able to lose weight easily when I tried, pre VLCD, but I have just messed my system up with all this yo yoing. When u...
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    Helping you set your recommended amount of calories...

    No, I hadn't been on VLCD for a couple of months......I think I went from VLCD (probably my 12th time on it :-( ) in July to WeightWatchers, then when that didn't work after several weeks I went Paleo/Primal and when THAT didn't work after several more weeks I started doing JUDD (eating 2000...
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    Helping you set your recommended amount of calories...

    So glad I'm not alone with this......I've been eating at TDEE for about 8 weeks now after being a serial yo yo and VLCDer.....I've gained so much weight during this time and am totally miserable but am determined to see it through as the alternative is to live on 1200 cals for the rest of my...
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    15 stone something to the 14's

    Well done......that's fab :-)
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    Helping you set your recommended amount of calories...

    Strength training appears to be the way to go! Muscle burns more calories than fat so i suppose it makes sense.....and my body us pure jellied fat :-(. I bought a book called New Rules of Weight Lifting for Women. Started it this week. There's set program's on it to follow 3 times a week over 6...
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    Helping you set your recommended amount of calories...

    No Linski, I have been eating my TDEE which is about 2300 (that's with my exercise cals already figured in) . I've gained loads of weight as I was eating anything from 800-1400 cals day to day and never eating my exercise cals back. I just went in at the deep end.....trying to reset my...
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    Helping you set your recommended amount of calories...

    Hi, I feel your pain....I decided to up my cals to maintenance level plus exercise (around 2300) 6 weeks ago......I've put on a bucket load of weight :-( but I just couldn't go on like I was. This last few weeks has been so difficult but in new year I'm cutting my cals by 15% (around 1950) and...
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    1000 cals a day?

    For me.....I've done so much reading, trying to understand why after 6 months of diet and exercise I'm now a stone heavier than last year......my heads spinning. I'm fed up starving myself with no results. I'm now fatter than I've been in 4 years and although I hate the way I look, I defo feel...
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    1000 cals a day?

    Personally I would eat exercise cals backtil you're at or above your BMR (I've done a bit of research and this generally seems to be the advice....sorry if it's different to what other people think though :-) )
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    1000 cals a day?

    I'm living to regret my years of deprivation and yo yoing......can't lose any weight at all at the mo (have Actually given up for the past few weeks, and am eating at maintenance level but have piled the weight on due to having suppressed my metabolism over the years. Am hoping this might kick...
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    Metabolism reset anyone?

    Thanks Patchninja, I've gone full circle on nearly every group on minimins over the years, lol! I'm gonna have faith in what I'm doing now......I've found a lot written about it on the net and it makes sense. I'll see in the New Year if it works. Regards Jackie
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    Metabolism reset anyone?

    I have seen my doctor.....twice. completely useless. I left feeling like a deluded pre-menopausal woman who was in self denial. Never again..... Thanks
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    Metabolism reset anyone?

    Hi all :-) Just wondering if anyone has any experience of resetting their metabolism? I've been on a roller coaster the past few years since I lost almost 4 stone on Cambridge (most now gained back 4 years later). For the past couple of years I've been steadily gaining weight despite all my...
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    is it better to be over or under?

    Lol.......thanks chick......my face is probably the only thing in happy with.....sorta.....if it was only a bit thinner......never happy eh?
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    is it better to be over or under?

    Regarding photos.....I'm the same. I'm on the left in the black. All I see is big round face and chunky shoulders and arms and my humongous bosom which makes me look even bigger. My heart sinks when I look at my photo :-( And of course......I'm wearing......BLACK!! Lol!
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    is it better to be over or under?

    You know something Hun.... You look gorgeous in both photos.......
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    is it better to be over or under?

    I think you've raised a valid point.....STRESS! Stress raises cortisol in the body (think that's right?) and cortisol can cause fat to gather sound your middle and weight gain. . I always Poo-pooed that idea but when u read about it.....stress is not only the stuff caused by work and the daily...
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    is it better to be over or under?

    What an informative thread which I can totally relate to. My life has been a constant diet and it would seem the more I have dieted the fatter I have become. I have lost and gained stones and stones over the years in my desperation to lose the excess weight only to eventually end up back at...
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    HELP-motivation help needed for exercise!

    Lol.....if you get an answer let me know.....have lost my mojo where exercise us concerned...good luck!
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    I can do this... I can do this... I CAN DO THIS.... (Can't I?)

    I'm 11 days into this and willpower weakens every now and again. I'm fine as long as there's no food about but have just made the kids fish finger sandwiches with red sauce and I'm salivating.......nom nom nom!! :'-(
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    Step 2

    SS+ is 200 mls skimmed milk. Step 2 is 425mls which is loads :-)
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    Step 2

    Hi, if it's the 810 Step 2 then it's 3 CD products and a small meal of the foods in the book plus a generous skimmed allowance (can't remember how much as don't have book close by)
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    Enough is enough is enough!

    That CDC set-up sounds really bizarre!! I defo wouldn't like that at all.......check the net, if u haven't already done so, for a different CDC before u walk away from Cambridge. There's obviously other good options like LighterLife (so much more expensive) and Lipotrim (not a great choice of...
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    Enough is enough is enough!

    Hi JoolsG, Loved reading your thread.......I'm on day 2 of a millionth restart. Am hoping this time I have the willpower to stick with it as usually I've been naughty by now.....first did CD (SS+) 4 years ago for 10 weeks and lost 3.5 stone. Kept most of it off til about a year and half ago and...
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    Anyone doing SS+

    Hi, I'm back on CD after a long break (put back on all my weight :-((. I only do SS+.......first time when I did it properly (4 years ago) I did it for 10 weeks and lost 3.5 stone. Not much difference than SS and for me it was easier to stick to
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    Candida?

    I haven't been able to lose weight on ANY diet recently (including Atkins). I'm doing all the same things as I used to but nothing is working..... I really have to give this Candida diet a proper go as I believe i have a real yeast problem due to all my fungal infections and other issues....have...
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    Candida?

    Hi Boggins, I would say Candida is widespread. It can have LOADS of symptoms ( from psoriasis, IBS, depression to arthritis) and is not recognised by a lot of doctors as a problem for seemingly healthy people......Just don't think many people are aware of it and plod on with all their problems...
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    Anyone else buy a size too small ?

    Lol, just reading that.....think you're my sister from another mother :-).. I was a size 12 at about 11st 11.....and at 11st 3 I was starting to grow out of that (though coz I've got big boobies, I've never been less than a 14 up top :-( ) I'm 5ft 4 so not that tall. I'm currently 13st 7 and in...
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    digestive enzymes

    Hi I took enzymes last year along with probiotics.....they really helped with my digestive symptoms.....I ran out of them and for the life of me I have no idea why I haven't got more......I defo recommend them
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    So You're Thinking Of Starting Atkins

    Hi Jim et al!! First day over and relatively easy.....finding the amount of food I can eat quite astonishing after 2 months on calorie count....also haven't touched butter since Xmas and very little oil so really enjoyed the 'richness' of my food....I really really hope this works as nothing...
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    Is this the answer?

    Thanks Boggins.......I agree with you. I will never say that one diet, WOE, fits all because I've experienced that......whilst on SW, I was constantly told that it works for everyone.....well it ruddy didn't for me and the counsellors could give me no answers......but I know it's excellent for...
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    Is this the answer?

    Thanks girls..... I'm starting this morning and will stick with it. You know I have been so proud that I eat only complex carbs, lean protein and fresh fruit and veg....weigh my portions and exercise regularly. The perfect food pyramid follower (most of the time) but I do feel crap quite a...
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    Is this the answer?

    Hello everyone :-) I've been reading your posts and congratulate u on your successes so far.....I've been a member of Minimins for several years now and think I've posted on nearly every forum and tried most of the eating plans. Obviously nothing has worked in the long term and I'm still after...
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    pro points discrepancy

    Think there's different sizes of Freddos depending if you buy individual ones or those in multipack ( think they're a bit smaller)
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    ProPoints Jax's doing it at home diary

    Friday B- weetabix (3pp), skimmed milk (3), grapes Apple L- New York Soup Company chicken jambalaya soup (7), WW yoghurt (1) D - chicken casserole (9), shape delight (2) APs- 40 mins spinning
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    Dreading WI tomorrow...

    I bloat up like a puffa fish and gain at least 2lbs for a couple if days so she's most defo wrong where I'm concerned...... I'm quite shocked if they've all been told that! :-(
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    An App for counting pro points, calories, carbs etc

    Dont think so......I use it, it's fab but haven't noticed a calorie counter in it. There's plenty of apps that count cals so u could just go between the 2?
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    ProPoints Jax's doing it at home diary

    Just had a look at my menus and there really is quite a bit of pre-prepared food (espesh at lunchtimes) which is really not like me at all.....think it's rebellion from my 4 weeks of SW where I cooked everything from scratch and seemed to be forever chopping and peeling ......I feel...
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    ProPoints Jax's doing it at home diary

    Hahahaha!!! A bit fishy actually!!! Thank Clairey.....had a STS this week :-( but maybe it'll nosedive next week.....here's hoping xx
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    ProPoints Jax's doing it at home diary

    Thursday B - food doctor porridge (4pp), banana, blueberries. L- Tesco prawn & chicken gumbo pot (7), we yoghurt (1), grapes Slice Swiss roll (5) D- chicken (4), sweet potato (2), potato (3) veg, WW sundae (2) 4 sweets (2), nibbles of breaded chicken (2) Grrrrrrrrr!!! Bloody nibbling!!
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    ProPoints Jax's doing it at home diary

    Wednesday A bit peeved as had a mid week sneaky WI and had 2lbs on!!!!!!! Hoping its only mid cycle fluid retention but not looking good for a weight loss this week :-( shall find out in morning B - 40gms food doc porridge (4), banana, blueberries, Apple, grapes, 400mks skimmed milk (4) L...
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    ProPoints Jax's doing it at home diary

    Tuesday B- 40gms food doctor multiseed porridge (4pp love the stuff), blueberries, raisins (1) Apple, 300 mls skimmed milk (3pp) L- Tesco chilli chicken noodle salad (4pp), WW yoghurt (1pp), packet velvet crunch (2pp) Rice crispie bun (3pp) D- Tesco light choice chicken broccoli bake (10)...
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    Calories on 29 pro points

    That's really weird! I did this last week with my 29 pps (just outta curiosity) and with all the 0pp stuff it still only added up to around 1500?? Must depend on what you eat? Mind you....yours doesn't have a lot of food for 2250 cals!!
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    ProPoints Jax's doing it at home diary

    New week, new weeklies, thank the lord!! Monday B - oats so simple (3pp), raisins (1pp), banana 300mls skimmed milk (3pp) L - Tesco Thai chicken pot (8pp), WW yoghurt (1pp), apple, grapes D- chilli (6pp) with rice (4pp), WW sundae (2pp) Snackajacks (2pp) Tangfastics (1pp) Total 30/29...
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    ProPoints Jax's doing it at home diary

    Sunday B - WW petit pain (3pp), 2 bacon medallions (2pp), dry fried egg (2pp) L- innocent veg pot (8pp), WW yoghurt (1pp), apple 200mls skimmed milk (2pp) D - EEEEKKK!! Total guestimation - Chinese carry out - Chicken Quay Lin (11pp), half portion boiled rice (6pp), half portion chips...
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    The age old question - do u eat your activity points??!

    I don't use them but I like to think they're there if I need them without the thought that I've messed up and gone off track......gives me a feeling of control...:-)
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    ProPoints Jax's doing it at home diary

    Thanks Starkissed :-)
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    ProPoints Jax's doing it at home diary

    Been back at it since the beginning of February and have really got my mojo in place. So far have lost 5lbs. Doing Spinning 3 -4 times a week and loving it. I am 43, currently 13.5st, 5ft 4 and want to get to around 12st ( maybe a little lower but would be happy at that) I weigh in mostly on a...
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    Any ex-slimming worlders?

    Hiya, I did SW for a month in January without any weight loss. I switched to WW and yes, for the first week or so I was most definitely a bit hungrier but that soon fades.....I'm now 5 lbs lighter and loving it. I think for me on SW, despite being 100% on plan and eating really healthily I just...
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    ProPoints Gemma's Weight loss Diary

    Massive congrats, Gems.....what a fab start to the year......xxx
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    ProPoints Gemma's Weight loss Diary

    Yum....I had 4 pp wheaten bread, poached egg, 2pp with wafer thin turkey 2 pp with some hp....nom nom!!
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    ProPoints Gemma's Weight loss Diary

    Hi Gems.......do you see those few wee words you wrote there?? When you're feeling rubbish and tempted to binge.....take a wee look at them and remind yourself of that....being in control really does make u feel better Xxxx
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    ProPoints Gemma's Weight loss Diary

    Hi Gemma, good on ya, girl.....don't let this beat you!!!! I always remember a WW leader telling me that when I wanted something to eat I had to consider whether I was hungry or just bored/emotional etc. If I'd eaten within the previous 2 hours then it wasn't hunger.....I used to remind myself...
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    Back doing ww again

    Good luck Teeyore! :-)
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    100% on plan but gained :(

    That's a lot of exercise......if I were you I would be eating my weeklies....maybe you're bod isn't getting what it needs?? You should experiment and see if that is the problem???
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    Ex Slimming-worlders

    I didn't lose any weight at all in a month and I was following it 100% and Spinning 4 times a week???? .....it's a great plan but didn't work for me. WW is a bit more flexible IMO....but that's only me!
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    Its working!!! :-)

    Thanks all....v pleased :-)
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    Its working!!! :-)

    Well.....after a month on SW, total dedication and exercising 4 times a week with absolutely NO weight loss :-( I switched to WW and after 1 week I have lost ........2.5lbs!!! Totally delighted!! Hope the mojo is here to stay :-)
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    gutted!! disappointing 1st weigh in

    Hi.....I did SW extra easy for the whole month of January and did LOADS of exercise with ZERO loss :-(. So now I'm with WW counting my propoints and the scales appear to be finally moving....maybe worth a go.....
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    Soooo many questions loll!!

    Hiya.....don't worry.....you will most likely ALWAYS weigh heavier at night than in the morning (take into consideration all you've drank and eaten etc as stated above during the day). I would weigh up to 4lbs heavier at night. Fluid will also cause fluctuations and espesh if you've got your...
  112. JaxieD

    Weight Watchers from home?

    If you have a smartphone have a look at Ultimate Value Diary in your App store. It's £1.99 or around that and is based on propoints.....I do think, though, that u should even just join up to class to get the books. It would be fairly difficult to get a grip of the plan without some knowledge of...
  113. JaxieD

    Weight Watchers from home?

    Hi, I'm doing it from home.....have books from last year but not going to classes now as I really don't think they will make a difference as I'm very motivated at the mo. I'm using an App called Ultimate Value Diary to track my propoints etc....it's very good too! Have been jumping from diet to...
  114. JaxieD

    Breakfast Idea

    Had a WW bagel (4pp), 2 bacon medallions (1pp), tomato, tomato sauce, followed by a banana :-)
  115. JaxieD

    Anyone with similar experience?

    Hi Cleogin I really wish SW worked for me, I really do! Some people on minimins have often posted that it works for everyone if done right....well I can categorically say that this time it absolutely did not! I was on it solidly for 4 weeks, had 1/3 superfree with my meals, and kept within my...
  116. JaxieD

    Anyone with similar experience?

    Thanks Ingrid, I really hope so as I'm feeling so down at the moment....it's taking over my every thought :-( Xx
  117. JaxieD

    ReStart Day 1

    You go girl xxx
  118. JaxieD

    Turkey- recipie ideas?

    I made a yummy turkey curry yesterday with squash, cauliflower, grated apple, garlic, onions, peppers, tomatoes, curry spices, wee bit of stock and added some garam masala and ff fromage frais....really delish
  119. JaxieD

    Really really disappointed with weight gain...

    I feel your pain :-(. Have been following SW for past few weeks and purposely not overeating. Ive also been doing spinning 3 times per week and kettle bells and squash without losing any weight.....I'm 43 and 13st 10 and am at my wits end. So here I am back at WW to see if this makes a...
  120. JaxieD

    Anyone with similar experience?

    Thanks Rosie_Lee......I'm back doing WW from Monday so I really hope to see some downward movement coz if not theres defo something not right with me :-( All the best
  121. JaxieD

    Anyone with similar experience?

    Thanks for that...,,I'm hoping this will work for me.....I didn't overeat on SW either but it just didn't work which is a pity as I really like SW......time will tell :-)
  122. JaxieD

    Struggling!

    Chin up Gems......think about me....slogging my heart out for a month with ZILCH!!! You'll be just fine xxxxx
  123. JaxieD

    Anyone with similar experience?

    Awwwwh, hiya Gemma, so nice to hear from you. ....I'm really at my wits end :-( don't know what to do.....I'm hoping that PP might be the answer.....just can't understand how I can be so overweight when I eat so well and do all the exercise. I stopped PP last year coz I had lost so little on it...
  124. JaxieD

    Anyone with similar experience?

    Hi all :-) I'm an experienced 'yoyo dieter' :-P and have been on and off various diets over the years without ever reaching my goal weight :-( I put on weight very easily and struggle to lose it which results in me weighing several pounds heavier every January :'-( For the past few weeks I...
  125. JaxieD

    Someone please help :(

    3 weeks!!?? OH MY GOD!! I hope so, I've been the healthiest and most active I've ever been for the past 3 weeks and the weight just will NOT come off (I've got 3 stone to lose :-( ) fingers crossed x
  126. JaxieD

    Jax's SW 2012 Gotta do it food diary

    Am having to re-assess everything at present due to fact I've had virtually no weight loss on SW in 3 weeks.....despite all the exercise and healthy eating....so I've suspended my food diary and am trying low carb at present which appears to have started things moving in the right direction. I...
  127. JaxieD

    Yeehahhh! Our own thread!!

    Tried this last year, lost weight but stopped and put it all on again. Going to give it another go as SW is not working for me :-(
  128. JaxieD

    Jax's SW 2012 Gotta do it food diary

    Friday Red day Now I'm seriously hacked off......one of my precious 2 lost pounds has re-appeared yet AGAIN!!! It did this last week and only disappeared yesterday.....I really feel like throwing in the towel and going back to the drawing board :-(. B - 2 weetabix, banana, 200 mls skim milk...
  129. JaxieD

    Not losing weight??

    Thanks flowery, I try to drink a couple of litres a day although today haven't been great.....
  130. JaxieD

    Star Week.

    Oh my God!!! She does what???????? Yuck yuck yuck but hahahahaha!!! :-) yea, I've one them cup jobs this past couple of years.....it's gross but fab :-)
  131. JaxieD

    Not losing weight??

    Hi Moll, I know it's awful for you but I'm glad it's just not me :-(. Think the only thing is to keep at it.....I'm going to try red and green days for a while to see if they make any difference.
  132. JaxieD

    Star Week.

    Over here we woulda said that your granny was coming to stay.... Or the painters and decorators are in, lol! Or rag week....yuck!!! ;-)
  133. JaxieD

    Jax's SW 2012 Gotta do it food diary

    Thursday Gonna try a few green and red days to see if it makes any difference as after 2 weeks on EE I've lost a massive .....drumroll....2lbs :-( despite exercising my butt off....grrrrr! But better off than on I suppose....think my metabolism is shot to hell after years of diet abuse! Red...
  134. JaxieD

    Be careful

    Oh yuuuuummmmmyyyy!!! I lurve the pineapple one..... Slurp!! :-D
  135. JaxieD

    Not losing weight??

    Thanks, I do keep a food diary in minimins...My gotta do it diary :-) Suppose I'm just feeling a little down at the mo :-(
  136. JaxieD

    Not losing weight??

    Hi, I've been doing SW (from home) for 2 weeks now (extra easy) and have lost very little weight (0.8lbs). I know a loss is a loss....but still!! I'm 13st 11 and would generally expect better than this on my first week. I know SW like the back of my hand (ive done it a few times over the years...
  137. JaxieD

    Jax's SW 2012 Gotta do it food diary

    Wednesday Extra easy B- half tin beans, hexb toast, 2 clementines L - mackerel in tomato sauce, boiled egg, homemade coleslaw (1 syn), tbsp light salad cream (1 syn) , Mullerlight yog (cherry choccie one 1.5 syns) HexA skimmed milk Snacks - apple D - pasta bolognese, with finely chopped up...
  138. JaxieD

    How much did you lose in your second week?

    I lost 2.5 my first week but seem to have gained one back for some reason???? (doing it at home). Hoping it's just fluid coz I have been totally 100% with loads of exercise......grrrrrrrr!!
  139. JaxieD

    Jax's SW 2012 Gotta do it food diary

    Tuesday Extra Easy B - baked beans, hexb bread, grapes Snack - clementine L - melon, minestrone soup, Mullerlight 1.5 syns Snack - apple HexA skimmed milk D - roast beef, homemade gravy (fat skimmed off) made with corn flour (1 syn) , Actifry roasties, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower...
  140. JaxieD

    Jax's SW 2012 Gotta do it food diary

    Monday Extra Easy B - 2 bacon medallions, dry fried egg, hp sauce (1 syn), banana Roast beef salad with tbsp horseradish (1.5) and tbsp light salad cream (1 syn), yoghurt HexA skimmed milk D - syn free minestrone soup, Mullerlight Snacks - apple, cherries, clementines, packet snackajacks...
  141. JaxieD

    has anyone

    I think Scan bran is recycled carpet tiles that have been left out to dry in the Sahara desert for 3 years and then sandblasted for a week.....saying that I actually don't mind them once I scrape them off the roof of my mouth :-D
  142. JaxieD

    Jax's SW 2012 Gotta do it food diary

    Sunday Extra Easy Back on track......ha! Not! B - hexb pitta, 2 bacon medallions, dry fried egg, banana, cherries .......and then it all went slightly askew! L - didn't have any as was going to a funeral but had to go buy some Bernard Matthews chicken slices and a packet of velvet crunch (4...
  143. JaxieD

    Jax's SW 2012 Gotta do it food diary

    Saturday Extra Easy B - Hexb asda pitta, 2 bacon medallions, tomato, dry fried egg,brown sauce, 1 syn) banana Snack - yoghurt L - ham, chicken, homemade coleslaw (1 syn), salad, tbsp light salad cream (1 syn), egg. Meringue nest (2.5), yoghurt, strawbs and grapes HexA skimmed milk D -...
  144. JaxieD

    The weekenders

    Weekends are a bit of a nightmare for me....I either avoid social occasions or go at it like a bull at a gate, eat all round me and drink like a fish....result is about a 4lb (i know mostly fluid but still ...) gain the following day that makes me feel rubbish... I find it really difficult to...
  145. JaxieD

    Jax's SW 2012 Gotta do it food diary

    Forgot to add in my water intake each day. Aim to drink approx 2 litres daily..... Weight wise a whole half pound off!!! Grrrr....but as its * week I'll turn a blind eye
  146. JaxieD

    Jax's SW 2012 Gotta do it food diary

    Friday Extra easy B- hexb pitta, beans, banana Snack - Mullerlight L- ham, chicken salad with homemade coleslaw (1 syn), egg, salad veg, tbsp salad cream (2syns), Mullerlight D- Actifry chips, mushy pea chicken curry, big dollop of homemade coleslaw (1 syn), mushrooms, Mullerlight HexA...
  147. JaxieD

    First WI.....Meh I dunno...

    4lbs is fab!!! I took me 6 weeks to lose 6lbs on SW :-( do you've done fantastic....well done
  148. JaxieD

    Jax's SW 2012 Gotta do it food diary

    Thursday Extra Easy B - Asda pitta hexb, bacon medallions, dry fried egg, chopped tomatoes, HP sauce (1 syn) Hex A skimmed milk L- cooked gammon (heaven on a plate), boiled egg, homemade low syn coleslaw (1 syn), lettuce, tomato, pickled cabbage, tbsp light salad cream (2 syns), yoghurt...
  149. JaxieD

    Jax's SW 2012 Gotta do it food diary

    Thanks Vicki, unfortunately I've another 2 stone to go after the 9lbs :-( and I'm such a ssssllloooowww loser it's so depressing, although I'm hoping my 5 x a week exercise plan will speed things along a bit :-) I've really enjoyed my grub this week.....all good fresh homemade ingredients with...
  150. JaxieD

    Jax's SW 2012 Gotta do it food diary

    Wednesday Extra easy B - hexb Asda pitta, mackerel in curry sauce (sounds awful but was yum!) Banana L- salad, boiled egg , salad cream (1syn) with left over chilli and brown rice, fat free yoghurt Snack- cooked gammon, apple, 2 clementines, 1 mini Santa choc (1 syn) D - chicken, squash...
  151. JaxieD

    Jax's SW 2012 Gotta do it food diary

    Tuesday Extra Easy B- hexb toast, mackerel in Tom sauce 2 clementines L- half pack Ainsley Harriott couscous (1syn) chicken breast, salad, salad cream (1syn), pickled onion, 7 olives (1 syn), muller light yoghurt Snacks- cooked ham D - chicken, cauliflower, squash curry with actifry chips...
  152. JaxieD

    Jax's SW 2012 Gotta do it food diary

    Monday Extra Easy B- hexb toast, tin mackerel in tomato sauce, cherries L- Half pack Ainsley Harriott spice sensation couscous (1syn), chicken breast, salad, 7 olives (1 syn), pickled onions. Mullerlight coconut and choc sprinkles. Tbsp hellmans extra light (1 syn) Snack-apple, 2...
  153. JaxieD

    Jax's SW 2012 Gotta do it food diary

    Back again for the nth time but every January I just weigh a few pounds heavier than the one before and i am SO FED UP:mad:.....Doing this from home but quite determined as all my clothes are so tight after putting on 9lbs in December :sigh: Sunday - Extra Easy B - HEX toast, beans, poached...
  154. JaxieD

    What have you just eaten??

    Lambs Liver, bacon sautéed with red pepper,onion, garlic, smoked paprika and some fat free fromage frais with a baked spud, hexa cheese, sweetcorn, peas, brussels sprouts, carrots and broccoli....yum
  155. JaxieD

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    I'm also going it alone at home. Have had 4 Different classes in my area in the past couple if years and I personally got nothing out of them but SW is a great eating plan so i'll be trying to stay with it...I find it very difficult to lose weight with SW and it's very slow but it's doable and I...
  156. JaxieD

    New target member alert :)

    All I can say is ......WOW!! ?
  157. JaxieD

    Eat Stop Eat 24 Hour Fast

    Had my party night lady night and had a delicious steak finished off with Xmas pud and quite a few drinks :-D Think I might have overdone the Brussels sprouts, if u know what I mean ;-) Starting today's fast after my lunch so that'll get it over and done with for the weekend. Hoping to start...
  158. JaxieD

    Eat Stop Eat 24 Hour Fast

    That's great, Naz....I really feel bloated today (musta been the chilli I ate last night with all the kidney beans) Xmas do today so will be full of rich food and drink. Will have another fast tomorrow. Really need to sorts nibbling out on non-fast days though.....
  159. JaxieD

    Eat Stop Eat 24 Hour Fast

    I'm still here. on my 4th fast although it's difficult today as we buried my beloved mum-in-law today :'-( so had a lovely meal earlier and that will do til tomorrow afternoon. I've been living on cakes and buns for the past few days so am sure that hasn't helped the weight loss plan :-( I'll be...
  160. JaxieD

    Eat Stop Eat 24 Hour Fast

    I'm probably down a couple of pounds this week which I'm pleased with.....I really need to keep my head together and be patient. Since I did CD a couple of years ago I still expect to see the weight fall off. That's not going to happen but this is doable, I can't face a VLCD again or any other...
  161. JaxieD

    Eat Stop Eat 24 Hour Fast

    Well done Naz....am on my 3rd fast today and it's going well....actually loving it so hope I see results soon. It's one of the easiest plans I've done so I'll be gutted if it doesn't work as I find it really difficult to lose weight :-( Hear from you soon :-)
  162. JaxieD

    Eat Stop Eat 24 Hour Fast

    2nd fast done this week....finding it not too bad. Not sure if it's working yet but hopefully be next week I'll know better. Love the relative freedom in between fasts....am still careful but not obsessed and no counting, no synning, no low carb, high carb etc....just healthy, normal eating with...
  163. JaxieD

    Eat Stop Eat 24 Hour Fast

    Finished the fast at 1:30.....the last couple of hours were the worst but not unbearable. Was really full when I had lunch.....didn't feel hungry again til 7:30. Now trying to stop nibbling which is a bad habit I've got into coz I'm defo not hungry. Think my next fast will be Tuesday as I'm on...
  164. JaxieD

    Eat Stop Eat 24 Hour Fast

    In the middle of my first fast and although I'm not feeling that hungry.....yet, I've got a killer of a headache :-( Only another 14 hours to go but hopefully half of that at least will be in the land of nod :-)
  165. JaxieD

    Eat Stop Eat 24 Hour Fast

    Well done on 2lbs!! And on * week too!!!! I've been thinking about trying ESE for a while and have been following all your posts.....looks doable. I'll be keeping an avid eye on how you're all doing....good luck x
  166. JaxieD

    Wii fit BMI count

    Wouldn't worry too much about BMI.....its not the best guide....if I went by it and was at my ideal weight according to that I'd look ill.....just go by what you look and feel best at
  167. JaxieD

    20lbs to goal? Let's help eachother!

    Good luck everyone....I want to lose about 25lbs. I'm on my 3rd week of WW (have lost 2.5lbs ......slow but at least it's off and I can do this plan and still have a life!!) just need to keep my head in the right place as after doing VLCD on and off I have become used to fast results......and...
  168. JaxieD

    PP weekly allowence!

    I would tend to use all of my weeklies and save most of them for the weekend. I would avoid eating them too close to WI day in case the extra bulk would cause a slight gain which wouldn't do at all :-0
  169. JaxieD

    Day 4

    Thanks....I know you're right but it's just the first week thing, especially as I was just back from holidays and some of the excess weight should've just fallen off once healthy eating kicked in? ....ah well, it's in the past and I've moved on :-). Here's yo next week :-) Sent from my iPhone...
  170. JaxieD

    Day 4

    Well, WI was rather disappointing for a first one.....lost 1 pound, which, although still a loss is not great for a first week, especially as I've been so good......but I am hoping that it is partly because TOM is due....getting 3-4lbs that first week is such a boost but hey-ho, onwards and...
  171. JaxieD

    Day 4

    Great job, Gemma......I've been reasonably good all week....have about 15 weeklies left and have earned 15 APs which I haven't touched. My home scales still haven't moved :-( so I'm hoping that my official WW WI tomorrow night will tell me a different story or I'll be less than impressed...
  172. JaxieD

    Wraps

    Haven't seen them in N Ireland.....they sound fab :-(
  173. JaxieD

    Day 4

    Well done Gemma......agree with weekends. If they didn't exist I'd be a stick insect, lol!! I'm reading a book at the minute called the Beck Diet Solution- it's uses Cognitive Behaviour Techniques to help people stick to their weight loss plan. I'm on day 4 of it and it is making me focus more...
  174. JaxieD

    Day 4

    Great positive vibes there Gemma!! I've had a good week so far but got on the scales this morning (I know, I know :-0 ) and they hadn't budged :-( Hopefully my scales are faulty!!! WI on Monday
  175. JaxieD

    Day 4

    Are you keeping a food diary on here, Gemma? I'm not as I track everything on my iPhone on WW online but I know it helps some people....Good luck x
  176. JaxieD

    Day 4

    Me too!! ? Always end up back at good ol' WW....but really do think the new plan is great....good luck x
  177. JaxieD

    Day 4

    Yep!! No probs.....need all the help I can get. I'm usually fine til the weekend comes and then all hell breaks loose....lol!! This weekend should be ok as I'm working but otherwise they're disastrous!! My WI day is prob gonna be Mondays or Tuesdays depending on my shifts. So far today I've had...
  178. JaxieD

    Day 4

    Hi Gemma, good luck.....I'm in the same boat as have tried every diet under the sun. They all work, it's just me who needs a boot up the backside (SW was very slow for me too) Re-joined WW classes on Tuesday. Want to lose about 2 stone. Love the propoints system. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone...
  179. JaxieD

    I have blown it!!!

    Me too!! I was truely dreadful at the weekend and put back on the 3lbs I lost on my first week....I did have a great weekend with the girls but have struggled to get back on the wagon since.... I'm really getting nowhere at the moment :-(
  180. JaxieD

    Really struggling to get back on the wagon :(

    I feel your pain....weekends and demon drink ruin it all :-( but enjoy it at the time :-)
  181. JaxieD

    A big thumbs down...

    I live in Northern Ireland. Don't think we can get those Warburton thingies here :-( ......everyone on here is raving about them. Maybe someone knows somewhere that sells them over here???
  182. JaxieD

    Not using all points!!

    Wish I'd a problem eating all my points but dont think that'll ever be a problem with me!! Lol!!! I appear to also have developed a Philadelphia spread addiction :-) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  183. JaxieD

    ProPoints week 3

    Fab weightloss already, Hun!! Don't know what you should change for a 4lbs loss. Whatever you're doing at the mo seems to be working!
  184. JaxieD

    Gold membership

    Now that's interesting!! I'll maybe pop along to my local WW meeting and ask the leader what her view is......thanks! I was about 7lbs from the 'healthy' BMI 3 years ago and everyone was commenting how I'd gone too far :-( I know I look better that wee bit heavier
  185. JaxieD

    Gold membership

    Thanks guys!! Mmmmh!! Don't know if I could be bothered with the doctor thingy......I hate going to the docs and am sure she's got enough to do without that. I'll just have to consider my options. I just think it should be my choice what weight I wanna be....BMI is not considered by all to be...
  186. JaxieD

    Gold membership

    Hi, I'm hoping to join a slimming club shortly but am caught between SW and WW but am leaning more towards WW as I like it's structure. Ive experienced both and each has it's advantages. The problem is I believe that in order to be a gold member in WW you have to be within the 'healthy' BMI of...
  187. JaxieD

    Pretika's Diary

    Hey Pretika, don't worry too much about the ketosis thing.....I think it sometimes has a mind of it's own!! I musta knocked myself out of it several days ago coz I'm always starving at the moment :-( I had my first WI tonight after 2 weeks and lost 9lbs which I'm ok with as I wasn't 100% and am...
  188. JaxieD

    Pretika's Diary

    Well done on your loss!! I'm getting my first WI tomorrow evening after 2 weeks...am hoping for 9-10lbs. I haven't been 100%, went a wee bit off the rails on Saturday. Finding this very hard (and im not even on SS but SS+) whereas the first time 3 years ago I sailed through 10 weeks of it. Gonna...
  189. JaxieD

    Advice needed asap

    Don't worry too much Hun!! I had that my first time on CD 3 years ago. Reminded me of the time I was on Xenical. Are u SS or SS+? For me i presumed it was some White fish I'd eaten that I'd got in Lidl. It was really lovely but a bit meaty and greasier than cod/haddock. Anyway it didn't happen...
  190. JaxieD

    Vile Mood

    I'll join you!!! Yummy yummy!!!!!
  191. JaxieD

    Im struggling today help :-(

    Well done!! I've had a bit if a FAIL :-( Ah well, back on track tomoz
  192. JaxieD

    iv just cheated!!! will this take me out of ketosis???

    A packet of monster munch is Nuffink!! I've just scoffed almost 2 huuuggge beef sausages that my children ate and that was AFTER my SS+ meal :-(. I've been struggling all day and couldn't resist but could kick myself now!! Ah well back to it tomorrow!!
  193. JaxieD

    Does protein take you out of Ketosis?

    Eating only protein should put you into ketosis after a couple of days of doing so. That's how I got started this time round on CD
  194. JaxieD

    Cambridge diet to Weight Watchers advice!

    I'm 5' 4" and at 11.5 stone last time I was size 12 bottoms and 14 top and I looked really slim. I think it must be to do with your build? Don't know what club to go but really need the discipline of one of them or I'll just regain the weight again :-( Both SW and WW have their advantages and...
  195. JaxieD

    Getting back in the zone

    I'm also finding this far tougher this time round! I'm on day 10 and just can't shake off this miserable feeling. I'm not hungry but The thought of CD products really isn't doing it for me yet last time I loved them :-( Maybe it's coz it's the weekend and I miss my social life and my wee...
  196. JaxieD

    difference between potatoes

    Think it's to do with fact that new potatoes have a lower glycaemic index than older/baked spuds. I stand corrected if I'm wrong :-)
  197. JaxieD

    Has anyone gained on 1000 plan?

    Hi, I think (but not sure) you're supposed to work up the plans before goal but if that's not correct i'm sure someone will let u know :-)
  198. JaxieD

    Cambridge diet to Weight Watchers advice!

    Yeah!! I've been back doing CD for over a week now. First time I did it the whole food thing didn't really annoy me BUT this time Its really different :-( One day I'm fine, the next day I'm just a misery guts (like today) I miss the whole joy of eating and drinking, even though I'm not...
  199. JaxieD

    My SS+ Journey.....

    Hiya! I'm doing SS+ at the mo but did it for the first time 3 years ago and went from 14.12 to 11.7 in 10 weeks so that was errrr 47lbs?? ;-) (maths was never my strong point!!!)
  200. JaxieD

    Daily Morning WI

    I've been 12 3/4 for a couple of days....not to worry...it'll sort itself out :-)
  201. JaxieD

    Discover Calorie Crusader's Diary

    Found ya!!! ? skinny minny Haven't you done well!!! 2 stone? Your mojo well and truly up to scratch keep up the good work xx
  202. JaxieD

    3days in and i feel like im going mad

    Keep at it Hun but if it gets unbearable have a look at SS+. I've done it from the outset. Weight dropped off me. It was hell for the first few days especially as id had a mega carb binge the few days before i started!! Have a look, Its better than giving up altogether!! You can do it!!!
  203. JaxieD

    Daily Morning WI

    I weighed in this morning and my scales showed 12st 3/4. Am delighted as I've been trying to get below 13st since Xmas :-)
  204. JaxieD

    lack of sleep no weightloss?

    I've had hardly any sleep for the past few days due to work and I've been finding sticking to plan a bit of a struggle....so it definitely affects your mindset....all I could think of today was fooooooodddd :-0
  205. JaxieD

    Pi**ed off!!!!

    Hi Rachy, Don't worry!! Don't know what your first week loss was but a lot of people have a smaller loss the 2nd week if they had a big first one. You'll be fine...first time I did this I lost 12lbs first weigh in and 2 on second but, Hey, Wow!! When would you ever lose a stone in 2 weeks...
  206. JaxieD

    lack of sleep no weightloss?

    Oh dear, hope not as I've been up half the night with calls from work and am wrecked now!! Grrrrrr!!
  207. JaxieD

    ss+ question

    You're allowed 200mls skimmed milk with one of the SS+ options (4 CD daily) I agree that it's much easier when u can have a lovely cuppa tea ;-)
  208. JaxieD

    Yay!!

    Day 3 has dawned and I'm in the pink!!! It was much easier to get into ketosis this time due to having cut out the carbs for 2 days beforehand. Didn't have the same nightmare 4 days as the first time. Still wanting to eat but its not an uncontrollable craving!!! Now to keep at it!!!
  209. JaxieD

    Disheartened!

    Yes, throw them away!! They are evil!!! :-)There is absolutely no WAY that you aren't losing weight if u are doing CD properly! Give your body a chance to catch up with itself. The pounds will come off and also the inches. Last time I did CD I stuck at a certain weight for several days but I...
  210. JaxieD

    Nightmare!!!!!

    Definitely thinking of the summer...had a wee Easter break in Lanzarote there and all my clothes and bikinis were so tight on me....shocking!!!! That has TOTALLY spurred me on!!!
  211. JaxieD

    Nightmare!!!!!

    Oh my!!! Just passed my first temptation test!!! Cooked the kids gorgeous beef sausages with pasta and sauce and it smelled divine!!! One of them then left half a plate of pasta and a whole sausage.....I nearly ran shrieking from the room but managed to throw it all in the bin......dear oh...
  212. JaxieD

    Introducing Myself - I start tomorrow!

    Hiya! I'm surprisingly ok today. Mildly hungry but it's manageable.....hope it's not the calm before the storm...lol!! I did cut out carbs for a couple of days though before I started so maybe that has helped? (I hope so!!) 2 shakes down and 2 to go!! Hope your getting on wellxx
  213. JaxieD

    Newbie needing advice :(

    Oh dear!! That is not good and definitely not normal!! Light-headed, hunger, dizziness and slightly faint at times yes but throwing up, no!! Mind you u didn't have all your shakes so that's not good. Have you contacted your CDC???
  214. JaxieD

    ss+ scared

    Oh u will!! It's only 615 Cals after all!!! It's a personal choice but worked so well for me Good luck
  215. JaxieD

    ss+ scared

    Gosh!! Don't be scared of SS+!!!! I did it for 10 weeks last time and now this time (on day 2) Wouldn't even consider SS me. wouldn't put myself through that, lol!!! You'll be fine :-)
  216. JaxieD

    Kira's Diary (Re-start Day 5)

    Kira, You've done so well, stop beating yourself up!!! It's not an easy plan to stick with in many ways. Have u tried SS+? I personally couldn't do SS. Tried it and felt just awful. I find the 4th shake/meal breaks the day up better and easier to sustain. The weight loss difference is...
  217. JaxieD

    morning chit chat

    I'm still in bed! Off work today, on day 2 of CD and delaying my first shake as long as possible. Think I'm gonna find it tough going today :-(
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    Introducing Myself - I start tomorrow!

    Hi, just got through day 1.....tucked up in bed now away from the fridge....roll on the weekend...and ketosis!!
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    In a quandary....

    I came off CD before goal and never got there :-( ho hum.....but that was me :-)
  220. JaxieD

    Feeling Blue

    Oooh, I hope she listens to u. I can't wait until the weekend, hopefully I'll have joined you in Ketoland, lol!!
  221. JaxieD

    Day 5 and god i miss food!

    Poor you!! I remember from 3 years ago I had days like that! It usually passes and as your only on day 5 the cravings may be stronger? I found it got a lot easier after the first 2 weeks. I'm starting afresh tomorrow and dreading it....:-/ You'll be fine, stay strong xx
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    Life is on hold

    Yay!!! 6 weeks is what I'm aiming for!!! And as u say it's a drop in the ocean. I did it for 10 weeks last time (3 years ago) surely I can do it for less than that!!!!!
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    Feeling Blue

    I've got big arms....but mine are flabby and with mahoooosive bingo wings, hate hate hate them and I never wear sleeveless tops unless I'm on hols where no one knows me.... Ridiculous I know but such paranoia!!!! All the women on my dads side had huge arms and boobs and unfortunately I...
  224. JaxieD

    Life is on hold

    Know how you feel Hun!! But then I have been feeling like that coz of my weight gain anyway so i like to think that starting the CD part is just like being on a runway, waiting to take off!!!
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    some questions about you

    real name: Jackie starting weight: 13st 10 size 16 weight now: 13st 10 target: 11 1/2 st clothes size: target clothes size 12 which plan are you on: SS+ how long have you been on cd: Starting tomorrow ( have done it before ;-) do you exercise: walk and cycle sometimes if on ss do you...
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    Feeling Blue

    Is it body dysmorphia or something like that? :-) Whatever it is I've got a bad dose of it!! Every time I look in the mirror I see a huge blubbery whale and could cry!! It's awful! My friends tell me i look fine but all I see is the flab :-( I wish I wasn't so diet/slim obsessed, I'd probably...
  227. JaxieD

    Week 2 result

    Wowzer!! That's fab!! Well done you ;-)
  228. JaxieD

    Can't believe i'm here again!!

    Lol, Dave!! Nearly forgot about that part, although I wad quite lucky in that respect and didn't suffer from the stink of ketosis too badly unlike my friend who you could smell a mile off, poor bloke!!! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Can't believe i'm here again!!

    Thank you so much:D
  230. JaxieD

    Can't believe i'm here again!!

    :mad: Well - despite me 3 years ago promising NEVER to gain back all that horrible flab, here i am within 1 stone of my previous start weight:cry: I lost 3 1/2 stone with SSplus in 10 weeks and kept most of it off until Christmas this year:sigh:. Really don't understand how it all went so...
  231. JaxieD

    Eggs :(

    Hi I suffer from scalp psoriasis. I only developed it in my mid thirties (42 now) and I generally keep it under control by use of steroid ointment (used only sparingly when necessary) and medicated shampoo. It's the oddest thing....I don't have it anywhere else, thank the lord but worry in case...
  232. JaxieD

    Diary of a frustrated yo-yoer!!!?

    Thursday was a wipe out :-( Was at a retirement function so too much of everything!!! Friday - Red Day (might turn into extra easy though!! ;-) Breakfast - bacon butty with red sauce (hexB plus 3 Syns for extra bread and 1 syn for ketchup ) Snack - beetroot, ham Lunch - syn free tomato and...
  233. JaxieD

    Diary of a frustrated yo-yoer!!!?

    Wednesday - EXTRA EASY Breakfast - Bacon, beans, egg, tomato, mushrooms, wholemeal toast (hexb) Snack - banana Lunch - no lunch (wasn't hungry) Dinner - creamy chicken bake using extra light Philly (hexA), chicken stock, tomatoes, leek, mushrooms, onions, garlic, wholegrain rice . Apple...
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    Diary of a frustrated yo-yoer!!!?

    Tuesday - EXTRA EASY Breakfast - 2 weetabix (hexB), banana, alpro light soya milk (hexA) Lunch - baked spud, beans, salad, mullerlite yoghurt Snack - apple, slice of ham Dinner - stew (potatoes, meat, carrots, onions with stock) red sauce (1 syn), mixed berries, dollop of full fat Total...
  235. JaxieD

    Dizzie's food diary - comments welcome!

    Hiya:p Menu looks lovely!!! Re beansprouts - think there's a bit of a risk of Salmonella or something similiar!!:eek: Suppose it's up to personal choice!! Good luck:D
  236. JaxieD

    Diary of a frustrated yo-yoer!!!?

    Monday - GREEN DAY Breakfast - 2 weetabix (hexB), Alpro soya light (4 syns), banana, Lunch - Baked potato, baked beans, salad, shape yoghurt snack - Tesco fat free greek style yoghurt, kiwi Dinner - Wholemeal pasta, 85gms bacon (hexB), onions, mushrooms, peppers, 5 Laughing cow light (HexA)...
  237. JaxieD

    Hazysummer's will not be fat at forty diary

    Hi, You're food diary is great!!! You're so dedicated!!!! Keep up the good work. Hope things settle down there for you, it must be rather frightening :-( How much weight do you want to lose?? With all that exercise it shouldn't take long :-) Good luck
  238. JaxieD

    eaters anonymous....

    Hi, I'm Jackie and I'm obsessed with food. My life revolves around it and I am forever on a diet. My main problem is not being able to leave anything on my plate, even when I'm bursting full!!!! :-( Think this is a throw back from childhood when I wasn't allowed to leave the table until...
  239. JaxieD

    Diary of a frustrated yo-yoer!!!?

    I love that I can eat it without feeling guilty. Not really into cereal so it's a nice change.
  240. JaxieD

    Laura's wedding countdown food diary

    Hi Laura, you're right about the exercise. I'm not a lover of it so for me to try and do a half hour brisk walk every day is better than lying about on my butt and now that the light evenings are in will make it so much easier? Well done on your weight loss Xx
  241. JaxieD

    Diary of a frustrated yo-yoer!!!?

    Sunday - EXTRA EASY Breakfast - 57gms wholemeal toast (hexb), beans, bacon, egg, grilled tomato and mushrooms (so love my weekend 'fry-ups'!!!) Lunch- 2 pagen krisprolls (4 Syns), mackerel in tomato sauce, salad, mullerlite Dinner- garlic chicken (2 Syns), roast potatoes (2), broccoli, sugar...
  242. JaxieD

    Diary of a frustrated yo-yoer!!!?

    Not sure, really. Think opinion is divided but I'd say as long as you do it most of the time it should be ok?
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    Diary of a frustrated yo-yoer!!!?

    Probably not, lol!! Had planned to have mushrooms and tomato but my hubby evidently scoffed them!!!!! Shouldn't do too much harm, I'm hoping!!
  244. JaxieD

    Diary of a frustrated yo-yoer!!!?

    I really REALLY need to lose this weight. I've been faffing about since xmas, starting a different diet every week instead of sticking to SW. I'm a slow loser and have to accept that!!!!! I'm doing this from home at present but may return to class if I get my head in gear!!! Maybe a focused...
  245. JaxieD

    Couteaux's Harcombe diary

    Oh please keep posting your menus. Am very interested to see what your munching on. Well done on your 3.5lbs so far!!!!!??
  246. JaxieD

    Harcombe Diary by TheRealMe

    Keep at it Jules! I'm re-starting next week as my heads been all over the place! It's obviously working for you!! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  247. JaxieD

    Harcombe Diary by TheRealMe

    Well done on your 4lbs!! Hope you do well on phase 2. I just can't get my head round anything at the minute and need to get back on track somewhere!! I only lost a couple of pounds on phase 1 when I did it but that's typically me!! I shall be reading your threads with interest! :-)
  248. JaxieD

    At breaking point- it's just not working well enough

    Hi Frankied, I'm a real slow loser too. It's taken me 7 weeks to lose 6lbs. It is very disheartening especially when the 2 girls I work with and who started the same time as me have lost nearly twice as much as me :-( (one of them has lost a half stone in 2 weeks and she's not as big as me and...
  249. JaxieD

    My name is kate...and i'm addicted to omelettes!!

    Yes I know. I corrected myself a couple of entries ago. I'm egg and dairy intolerant ?
  250. JaxieD

    My name is kate...and i'm addicted to omelettes!!

    Sorry meant to say that I'm milk AND egg intolerant :-(
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