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  1. IrishMum

    ♥ ~*~ Tanya's Diary No 3 ~*~ ♥

    Definately have a rest day in between Tanya, even restrict yourself to 'just' walking briskly. Your muscles NEED time to recover, and you run the risk of developing shin splints if you do too much too soon, which will totally kybosh your fitness efforts as the only cure is total rest until you...
  2. IrishMum

    Has anyone had an upper abdominal scan?

    It's about half-way between my lower ribs and hipbone on the right hand side, fairly deep in? (almost at my back?) My GP has said if nothing showed on the scan he'd investigate the possibility of me having IBS, which I'm going to tell him is bo**ocks! I too think it's bogus diagnosis? This pain...
  3. IrishMum

    Has anyone had an upper abdominal scan?

    I had one on wednesday to check for gall/kidney stones and was wondering if I have anything to be concerned about? No 'stones' showed up (phew!), but I still have the pain in my side that suggested stones? The sonographer spent a lot of time measuring different organs, and at one stage asked if...
  4. IrishMum

    Scotsmists Take on Life!!!!!! And everything else :-)

    We'll say nothing about the bumbag.... What an AMAZING view! I honeymooned in Canada. We travelled up & down the east coast for 18days, it was amazing! Such a 'clean' country! ps- you look younger than 25 in it!
  5. IrishMum

    ♥ ~*~ Tanya's Diary No 3 ~*~ ♥

    You don't need an iphone, I downloaded the podcasts onto my MP3 player. The musics not my taste at all, but I was too busy concentrating on not passing out for the first few weeks to notice! LOL! I startes AGES ago, but am now up to W5D3 (20mins running) when I couldn't run for ONE minute when I...
  6. IrishMum

    Has anyone had gallstones?

    Thanks Rachel, back to the drawing board- and long after time to get back on track weight loss wise! Now I know theres nothing 'seriously' wrong, it's back to basics. Time to get the rest of this weight off forever!
  7. IrishMum

    Gallstones...

    Hi xtwinklex, I just found this thread after a seach on 'gallstones'. I'm interested in the 'kind' of pain you were having? I'm having my scan later today (1pm) after an 8wk wait. My pain started as an achy-tugging(?) feeling in between my ribs/hipbone on the right hand side? It's developed into...
  8. IrishMum

    Some fascinating research about VLCD

    Me please- it may be relevant to me.;) I'll know later on today hopefully (after a US scan!)
  9. IrishMum

    Scotsmists Take on Life!!!!!! And everything else :-)

    Jan beat me to it- it sounds hormonal to me? As a born-again spotty teenager (who's 36! LOL!) I can relate. But in my case I've a suspicion it's pill-related...I just have to convince my GP! (Cause I know better than him!)LOL! If it continues, it could be worth a trip to the surgery to get your...
  10. IrishMum

    ♥ ~*~ Tanya's Diary No 3 ~*~ ♥

    Good Luck Tanya- not that you need it! You'd be an asset no matter where you end up working, remember that? Keep positive & focused and you'll be fine!
  11. IrishMum

    Has anyone had gallstones?

    Thanks everyone. It's at 1pm, but my Doc has said they won't really tell me anything, unless there is something really obvious (like stones or a huge 'mass!?!)? But they won't 'diagnose' anything as it'll just be a sonographer who'll read it and send on the results to my GP. The waiting is...
  12. IrishMum

    Has anyone had gallstones?

    Good LORD- 11mths to have it removed!?!? How come you had to wait so long (if you don't mind me asking?). I think the average time her (for non-urgent cases) is 5-6wks? My scan is tomorrow so I guess I'll know for sure then? If its not gallstones, it's back to square one...
  13. IrishMum

    Scotsmist & JanD's afternoon 2/6/10. Finally complete with photos :o)

    I was nearly in tears reading Jan's post too! LOL!:D It sounds like you two had a blast, and what a nice thing for Iris to do regarding the cake, presents, flowers etc- but then again, I wasn't one bit surprised she went the extra mile...;):D
  14. IrishMum

    Has anyone had gallstones?

    Thanks Dawn, I hope we're both 'okay', but as you say- at least if we're not we'll have each other! THanks for your input Sonkie, it's always helpful to have someone who's experienced it to give their opinion? My diet is extremely low-fat already, to the extent that my dietitian used to give...
  15. IrishMum

    Has anyone had gallstones?

    Since around February I've had some niggly/worrying symptoms and my GP seems to think it could be gallstones/gallbladder disease? I'm not looking anyone to diagnose me- I have an US scan next wednesday where hopefully if theres anything wrong it'll show up? But I've developed some other...
  16. IrishMum

    Too much water

    Keep the babies in mind when you have low days. Know that getting your body as healthy as possible will only benefit your future- and your childrens? My world would be a whole different place if I didn't have my girls, and they've certainly been the 'kick in the ass' I've needed sometimes when I...
  17. IrishMum

    Too much water

    Aw hun, I hope that man of yours is still giving you support? I hope you get the help you need (& deserve). XXX
  18. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    Oh....my.....GOD!!!! Thats fantastic!!!! Now I don't know if I could justify the sugar/energy boost everytime, but what a result! LOL! Well done!
  19. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    PMSL!!!:D:D:D Well Done Lucky Cat!! I said it before, the C25K is a great guide, but just that- a guide? Obviously you've surpassed the expectations that the creator had when he envisioned a 'couch potato' trying to learn how to jog (he had the likes of me in mind!:p) so just go for it! You can...
  20. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    Thanks Dextersmummy, Shabba & Luckycat! I've got a big cheesy grin on my gob! Luckycat- Wow!!! If you can do it, I'd say go for it?? The C25K is really just a guide to 'ease' people into being able to jog? It's taken me a lot longer than the 9wks it's supposed to, but I've had weeks where I...
  21. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    Okay...I finally forced myself to get back on track and give W5D2 another shot. :oI did a short warm-up and started jogging. I got to 8mins, and thought "I can keep on going here?"...so I did...for another 8mins!!! :happy036::character00115:So 16mins in total jogging!?!?! :wee::bunnydance:I...
  22. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    Okay peeps, it's time to get off my ass & get back on track. I was meant to do W5D3, but I think I'll aim for completing W5D2 again, but if I feel I can go for longer while doing it, I'll go for it? I can't see that happening as it's over 2wks from I stood on the treadmill (shame!!!:o:o:o), but...
  23. IrishMum

    Too much water

    Hi Shelz!! I was going to post & see if you were still lurking? With regards to your question- too much water can definately do you harm- taken from a wiki after a quick google to explain the 'medical' impact: "Actually the likelihood of drinking too much water is very small. In most cases, you...
  24. IrishMum

    Are we eating too little now?

    Scared to death after reading about Sarah! 5wks from diagnosis of gallstones, to her admittance to a hospice with advanced liver cancer- scary business! Am grand really, just hoping it's 'only' something like gallstones....:o
  25. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    Me too...thats why I've been lurking:(:o....I WILL get back on track though....I WILL!!!:D
  26. IrishMum

    ♥ ~*~ Tanya's Diary No 3 ~*~ ♥

    I have a pot of lf yoghurt and chop fruit into strip pieces (usually apples?) and use it as a dip if I'm feeling the need for a 'sweet' treat- and it's surprisingly filling too? You could also make up a little tub of tuna & lf cream cheese with onion/cucumber etc. and use it as a topping for...
  27. IrishMum

    Are we eating too little now?

    I'm such a muppet- the scan isn't til 9th JUNE!! Dohh!!! I didn't read the letter right, thank God I double-checked it before I headed off! I can't afford GoLower. Thats why I did Lipotrim at the time? Also I believe being in (the wilds) of N. Ireland was a problem too from what I remember...
  28. IrishMum

    Are we eating too little now?

    It's the end of June, and it's actually a 10k, with an option to 'only' do 5k? LOL! I only lost the weight with a vlcd too, but towards the end my losses just seemed to stop & start so I was advised to come off it? I maintained for about 6mths, but since Christmas I've been slowly but surely...
  29. IrishMum

    Scotsmists Take on Life!!!!!! And everything else :-)

    I get the RC magazine every month to inspire me as it's basically a lf healthy eating regime rather than a set 'diet' programme, and it encourages exercise (rather than demanding it?). The diet plan you're following sounds great? I'll be interested to see how the weight loss goes after the first...
  30. IrishMum

    Are we eating too little now?

    ^^^This was me too!! It took Lipotrim to lose 2 1/2st last summer. I regained about a stone and nothing I'm doing now is shifting it (currently trying Dukan with no success!:() I'm seriously considering returning to LT to try & get it off again as nothing else works? It's a bummer though. I eat...
  31. IrishMum

    Dukan Diet

    Morning Kaz! For the galette you use 1 egg white, 3tbsps oat bran, some ff cream/cottage cheese (depending on sweet or savoury?) and either herbs like basil/oregano etc. or cinnamon if you want it 'sweeter'? I make 2-3 thin pancakes with this mix to have as a snack throughout the day as I find...
  32. IrishMum

    Dukan Diet

    Thanks! I've been trying to 'adapt' recipes but it's nearly impossible during the attack phase? I never thought I'd miss veg as much! Change of plan...I had scrambled eggs (1 whole, 2 whites) with smoked salmon (bits- the cheapest I could find! LOL!) and one of those stuffed chicken breasts for...
  33. IrishMum

    Scotsmists Take on Life!!!!!! And everything else :-)

    I'm still a lurker! LOL! Still here, still plodding along trying to get back in the right mindset to lose my re-gains....
  34. IrishMum

    Dukan Diet

    I was just thinking- you could probably do something similar with the minced beef? Kind of like a stuffed steak...or just stuff a steak! LOL! When I get the oat bran I'm going to try making the 'galettes (sweet & savoury), tuna 'burgers' and meatballs in (ff) cheese sauce...mmm...(hopefully!)
  35. IrishMum

    Dukan Diet

    Well, so far so good. I stuck to it 100% yesterday, and had 2.5l of 'pure' water (apart from my black tea!):D I kept myself busy by cooking up some chicken last night for 'snack attacks'! I stuffed chicken breasts with ff cottage cheese & finely chopped onion, wrapped it in thin low-fat ham &...
  36. IrishMum

    Dukan Diet

    Hi Maintainer- thanks for dropping in! Any advice would be appreciated, especially to get through the attack phase! I'm normally a big veg eater so I hope it's not going to be too tough for me? Though I love fish & chicken so hopefully it won't be too bad? I'm taking a multi-vit daily (as well...
  37. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    45mins!! You'd be resuscitating me! LOL! After all that I'm feeling a bit lazy today....I'll see if I can 'jig' myself into action!
  38. IrishMum

    Dukan Diet

    I'm starting. Okay, I haven't got the oat bran, but I will tomorrow or saturday. I'm only putting off what I could be doing now really. I have a family function next saturday and want to be back on meat/veg by then to prevent awkward questions. I've stocked up on chicken breasts, lean turkey...
  39. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    Shabba- you'll be there in no time! I'm even contemplating doing it again today? Or maybe trying a 10-12min run in preparation for W5D3 (seeing as it's supposed to be my 'rest' day?)? I'll see how I feel later on....
  40. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    W5D2 DONE!!!!! I was going to repeat W5D1 as it's been 5-6 days since I did the programme, but I got to the end of the first 5min sequence and I thought to myself 'I can carry on?', and I did- for 8mins! I had a 3min walk, then did another 8mins! I can't believe it! And I wasn't overly tired at...
  41. IrishMum

    Dukan Diet

    LOL! It's catching on eh? Well, we've nothing to lose- except the excess lbs hopefully! I'll be starting on Sunday or Monday- I need to get supplies in first (oatbran especially!). I plan on doing the attack for 5days, then move on. Good luck everyone- and post any other 'recipes' you can think...
  42. IrishMum

    Dukan Diet

    Good- I need it! LOL! I've read of different kinds of 'burgers' you can make up using the oat bran. Basically using the oat bran, egg (whites), some ff cream/cottage cheese, herbs/spices and some kind of meat- beef, turkey, chicken, tuna etc. etc.- mix all together & make into 'patties' & bake...
  43. IrishMum

    Dukan Diet

    I'm going to give this a go too. I need to get the oat bran, and am trying to plan ahead & come up with meals for the 'attack' phase, as I'm not a big meat eater normally (I practically live on veg!). Any recipes/meal ideas anyone?
  44. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    Well Done Shabba!!! My treadmill is still banjaxed so this has been a(nother) disaster week! Hopefully it'll be fixed Monday & I'll re-do W5D1 to get back on track? Have a good weekend everyone!
  45. IrishMum

    Scotsmists Take on Life!!!!!! And everything else :-)

    That just about sums it up.:D Iris, you've come so far, and I know those demons are never far away. You CAN do this, I have every faith. Keep coming on here & posting how you're getting on & feeling to keep you motivated. You all are helping keep me focused, and when I get myself sorted I'll...
  46. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    Dear LORD.:sigh: Today, the treadmill packed in on me (faulty switch, hopefully it can be fixed?) and I got permission from work to do my session outside. This was my first attempt to do anything except walk outside. Now keep in mind I live & work in the countryside, on hilly twisty country...
  47. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    I wouldn't stress too much about doing the 'weeks' in a 'week'? I mean, it would sometimes take me 10days to complete a 'week' of the programme, sometimes more? If I re-started every week of the programme I didn't do in 7days I'd still be on W1 or W2! Sat & Sun are out for me too (no access to...
  48. IrishMum

    TOTM gains

    I always 'gain' 4-5lbs around the 3rd week of my cycle no matter what I eat/drink/exercise etc. I've resigned myself to this monthly fluctuation as I don't feel theres anything I can do about it? I drink LOADS, at least 4l a day of 'pure' water or black tea, so it's not a lack of fluids- I...
  49. IrishMum

    Getting a stitch

    ^^ All of the above. Avoid heavy meals before working out, slow down, and concentrate on your breathing- it should work?
  50. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    Tell him to hold off for an hour if he does to let you do it- you don't wanna lose that motivation! LOL! I'm tempted to do it all again today, but it's supposed to be my rest day? I might just do a walk, try an 8min jog, then walk again and see how that feels? I'm hoping the weather stays dry...
  51. IrishMum

    ♥ ~*~ Tanya's Diary No 3 ~*~ ♥

    Fight it Tanya!!! Look how far you've come in a few weeks, you are the QUEEN of TFR- you KNOW you can get through the 'pain' barrier! You're an inspiration to us all! Well done!
  52. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    W5D1- DONE!!!!! Who-hooo!!!!:party0019::party0048::happy036::happy036::happy036::happy036: And I didn't 'clock-watch until the last 2mins of the last jog sequence!! I'm pretty confident I'll manage W5D2 on wednesday, W5D3 seems a long way off being do-able though? (20mins straight?) :whistle...
  53. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    Good Luck Jettica! Remember, the idea is to get fit & lose weight, not kill yourself trying! :p:D Well, W4 4th complete attempt- DONE!!!! And while it wasn't 'easy'. it was definately 'easier'?:D I felt I could've ran for a longer period, though I don't know how long that would've lasted? LOL...
  54. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    xsarahx- is there a football field or walking track anywhere nearby? Or an industrial estate (they're quiet out of hours?) I don't think just jogging on the spot would do much to be honest? Have any friends a treadmill you could use? (I use my Dad's!) If you start off just going for a brisk...
  55. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    Yes. Do I want to? No. LOL! :pI'll get my stamina up a bit first then introduce hills to my C25K programme! I'm happy enough with my hilly walk each wednesday for the time being?:o
  56. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    Well, I had a bit of time today and did Wk4 again, apart from the last jog sequence, and it was okay? I have my 'football' walk tomorrow and then I'll attempt it again on Thursday- if my legs are in better shape than they were last week after it! LOL! I don't think I'd do too well outside yet...
  57. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    If you're struggling slow your 'runs' right down. In wk1 I was 'jogging' at 8kph, now in wk4 I can only do a longer time if I jog at 6.5kph or so. Theres no speed target on C25K, it's about building your endurance so that you can jog for a length of time. I 'walk' a 16-17min mile too, so am...
  58. IrishMum

    ♥ ~*~ Tanya's Diary No 3 ~*~ ♥

    Tanya, that is AMAZING!!!! It goes to show your body must've been holding onto all sorts of cr*p when you were eating? You must be thrilled!
  59. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    LOL! We all are- especially me! Good luck today.
  60. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    Welcome Jettica! If you've already been jogging on & off you might find the first week or two easy enough? When I started I couldn't jog for 60secs without panting for 5mins! Post your progress here & join us in our journey- moans & all!
  61. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    Whay-hey!!! Wk4 done!! It's my 2nd week attempting it and the 3rd time I've completed it, but I'm sticking here for 2 more sessions. Theres no way I'd be able to do Wk5 yet (never mind the 3rd session in it!). That walk I did last wednesday banjaxed me for thursday/friday so I wasn't able to...
  62. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    Okay, so last night I strapped my (3 1/2st) toddler into her pram and went for a long walk while my other daughter was at her football training. The plan was to walk for 20mins one way, turn, and come back. That'd get me back in time for her finishing. It was a hilly, twisty country road that...
  63. IrishMum

    WALKING!

    No bother Joey, have a look at our thread too to see how we're getting on (& join in if you like!) It has improved my stamina about 500% so far- I could barely jog for 1min at the beginning- now I'm up to 2 sets of 5mins & 2 sets of 3mins in one session!
  64. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    Yayy!!!! Way to go!!:D:D:D
  65. IrishMum

    WALKING!

    www.c25k.com is the official website. Theres a few of us on here trying it out, and theres a facebook group & a few other forums you can post/ask for advice? I see you're doing the Race for Life in July- this would be ideal to get you going!
  66. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    LOL! I hardly go fast? My 'jog' speed is 7.5kph? I walk at 4.5kph when doing the C25K, but if I'm 'just' walking (i.e. on my rest days) I walk at 5-5.5kph for 30/35mins. I'm planning 2 x 30mins walks today, and trying W4 again tomorrow. I don't want my 'jelly-legs' to give in!
  67. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    Well, I tried. I did okay I think considering I've had a 12-day break? I made it through the first 3 jog sequences, but got 'wobbly leg syndrome' and had to walk the last sequence- though I did do it at a higher speed to try to compensate? Shows how easy it is to get out of shape!! I may attempt...
  68. IrishMum

    WALKING!

    I'm doing the C25K programme and walk on my 'rest' days in between. It's one of the best forms of exercise, it's as hard/easy as you want to make it, and you can vary the 'routine' any time you want (time/distance/hill/flat etc.) and it's FREE!! You can't beat that!
  69. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    Well Ladies, I'm back to work so no more excuses! I'll attempt W4D? later on today. The plan is to run this week until I can do it comfortably, however long it takes before moving up to W5 (eek!!) I'll update later on (if I'm not in A&E! LOL!) Hi Corinne_j, welcome to the thread! If you read...
  70. IrishMum

    ♥ ~*~ Tanya's Diary No 3 ~*~ ♥

    Hi Tanya, I'm still here- mostly lurking (& following you, Jan & Kered's musings on life!;) LOL!) and still battling with my Fred too....:sigh: I'm up 1st 3lbs since I finished last July...not too much, but around 10lbs or that is since Christmas- NOT good!:cry:), and my clothes don't fit well...
  71. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    I'm off work this week so my posts will be brief (on my sil's laptop at the minute!) and my exercise also is on hold unfortunately? Never mind, on Monday it'll be right back into W4 until I can do it all comfortably! Take care everyone!
  72. IrishMum

    Are we eating too little now?

    You took the words out of my mouth! I'd be thrilled with that!! :D
  73. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    Seriously?!?! OMG. I wouldn't be keen on that either, so just look after the ones you've got! I just re-did W4D2...successfully!!! It was 'officially' my rest day but I was a bit pi**ed off when yesterday was such a flop I decided to give it a go again.:o I slowed my jogging down to 7kph and...
  74. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    LOL! I understand! A knee replacement in your early 20's isn't something you want to go through! I think it's a 'muscle' building problem, as it's the muscles at the front of my thighs (just above my knees) that go 'wobbly'? So I'll just plod on at w4d2 until I can do it all! I want to try to...
  75. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    Hi everyone- I haven't gone away you know! LOL! Well, disasterous week...exercise wise anyway! Friday was W4D2. I got half way through and was called back to work 3/4 way through....arghhhh!!! Saturday I fitted in a 3/4hr brisk walk, intending to re-attempt W4D2 yesterday, but I was swamped with...
  76. IrishMum

    Annorexic Tendancies

    Yayy!!! If you mean it, and can do it, then you've made me (for one!) very happy. :D:D:D You're a beautiful woman who has the love of a good man- don't throw it all away. Keep yourself healthy- thats the best gift you can give to yourself! Good Luck!
  77. IrishMum

    2 hours

    Especially if you're not eating enough to fuel it...
  78. IrishMum

    Binge

    400 extra calories will NOT make a button of difference to your scales (not unless it was a sodium packed snack and you retain fluid!) Lil miss sunshine- she are 400 'extra' calories, not 400cals total. You have a point though. Cravings/binges are usually triggered by under-eating unless they're...
  79. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    Thanks Evanesco! Well.....I DID IT!!!!! I can't believe I jogged for 2 x 5mins sessions!!!:party0019::party0048::thankyouthankyou:The first 3 jogging sessions were fine(!), the last 5 min one I really had to push myself, counting down in 30sec segments, but I DID IT!!!! Who-hooO!!!!! I can't...
  80. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    I've been out of action/offline this last few days with a horrendous cold.:sigh: I couldn't actually breathe properly until today (& I'm still pretty bunged up!) but I'm off to finally attempt W4D1...attempt I say...:o:p
  81. IrishMum

    Alcohol

    :clap::happy036:COuldn't have put it better myself!;)
  82. IrishMum

    Alcohol

    Do you want to lose any more weight?!? I'm a total believer in everything in moderation. You need to start re-introducing food/drink back into your life at some stage?
  83. IrishMum

    Starting at the gym

    Do they not have trainers at your gym? You should have a programme devised for you by them taking into account your leg injury (which you'll need to be careful with?) Of course at the beginning you'll need to start easy, you don't know what your body is still capable of, and you risk injury by...
  84. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    Morning Ladies! Had a long busy weekend (which involved a VERY late night sat. night which I'm still not totally over! LOL!) and am due to start W4D1 today...I'm not sure I'll make it though? 2 x 3min jogs & 2 x 5min jogs?:eek: The 2 x 3min jogs near killed me last week, but I'll give it a go &...
  85. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    W3D3 complete!! I really thought I wouldn't be able to do it today. I began thinking I'd do 2 x 90sec jogs at the end instead of the 3min jog, but when it came to it I thought- "I can do this!"...and I did!! :D:D:D I can't believe it! I'm now thinking I'll repeat this day on Monday to ease...
  86. IrishMum

    Are we eating too little now?

    That concerns me a little too? A sign that your metabolism has slowed down is a lack of appetite. It's the body's way of proetecting itself- your system sends signals to your brain saying theres a 'famine' going on, and not to send out 'hunger' signals? Google it & read up a little. Try to plan...
  87. IrishMum

    Are we eating too little now?

    Seriously? Thats the general recommended amount for a slightly overweight woman to eat while trying to lose weight? :confused: I'm sorry, I didn't take a look at your stats before, but for your size and what you're eating you would think you should be losing a LOT more than you are (I'm not...
  88. IrishMum

    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    LOL! I hear ya! I'm lucky in that I can use my Bosses treadmill during my workday (whenever I can fit it in!)- I couldn't afford a gym membership, and anyway I hate the gym in general- I'd much rather be outdoors too, but I live in the sticks on narrow country lanes where its FAR too dangerous...
  89. IrishMum

    Are we eating too little now?

    LOL! I'm no 'expert' as such, but I've become an expert at what not to do by this stage!:p Still lurking SuzyK...;)
  90. IrishMum

    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    Are you doing it on a treadmill? If you are then slow your walks/runs right down. I can easily walk for ages at 5-6kph, but doing this I walk at 4.5kph and jog at 8kph- which is fine (at the minute- I'll get back to you when I hit a 5min jog week! I'll probably be 'jogging' at 5kph that week...
  91. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    What is your obsession with hills Shabba!??!?! LOL! I struggle on a treadmill (0% incline!) Are you a masochist?? Only kidding- fair play to you! I'll stick at the treadmill until the evenings get brighter and wait til I'm a bit fitter before I venture into the 'real'world!
  92. IrishMum

    Are we eating too little now?

    If you're eating more than your BMR then you're fine Scott. It's only when people crash-diet or cut their calories to ridiculously low intakes that damage can occur. As long as you're eating well (including lots of muscle-protecting protein) then it'll be okay.:)
  93. IrishMum

    Maintenance?

    I hope it is. It's not for many of us.:sigh:
  94. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    Jeez- way to go Dextermummy! I completed W3D2 today and after a 3 day break found it tough going? But I did it!! I slowed my 2nd jog to 7.5kph (from 8kph) and that helped, then walked at 5.5kph for my warm-down (usually 4.5kph) so hopefully that'll even it out? I'm so chuffed I actually finished...
  95. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    Is it the Robert Ullreys ones? Theres a seperate one for each week, thats why theres so many? THe musics not my cup of tea at all, but I find them brilliant for timing and I don't think I listen to it at all really- I'm too busy concentrating on my breathing! LOL! Bring on the day when I can...
  96. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    W2D3 complete!!! Who-hoo!!! :happy036::party0048: Go me!!! It was slightly easier than W2D2 but I could feel it more in my legs, though I wasn't just as breathless this time? I've found if I do have a break day in between I find it easier, might be just me looking for an excuse to be lazy...
  97. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    Damn & Blast it!! Finally got myself motivated to attempt W2D2 and was half way through when I was needed back to work!!! Arghhh!!!! :mad::mad::mad: Never mind, I got 3 jogging sequences in, and plan to get an hours walking (with a 3 stone child in a pram!:p) tomorrow evening, so all is not...
  98. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    LOL! Well, the main thing is you're getting some exercise, right? Working 5 days a week and trying to fit in family time is tough- I know! I'm lucky in that I can squeeze in my workout during the work day, but the weekends are MINE! Trying to motivate myself to do W2D2 today. I'm not feeling...
  99. IrishMum

    hi guys

    I'm thrilled they're finally looking into your problems! It's shocking it's taken this long, but hopefully the fact this is a new treatment means they'll be extra attentive? Please God! Keep us long-timers posted? Good luck!
  100. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    W2D1 today and I feel GOOD!!! I really needed the 2min break in between jogs but I did it!!! I've no aches at all, just a little breathlessness, but nothing that I can't cope with? I was clock-watching towards the end but when I realised I only had one jogging sequence left I went for it. I'm so...
  101. IrishMum

    Swore i'd never count calories but its time for that to change!

    Portion control is one of the biggest reasons people fail to lose weight at the rate they think they should be. Most foods have a suggested portion size on the side, with the nut. value of that size listed alongside the nut. value of a 100g serving? I was horrified to find out the 'normal' size...
  102. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    My motivation will be seeing the scales start to move down again! LOL! ;):p W2D1 today...uh-oh! Will update later...
  103. IrishMum

    Swore i'd never count calories but its time for that to change!

    You do know the recommended portion size of porridge is 30g?....Just thought I'd mention.
  104. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    PMSL!! Me too! The musics not my cup of tea either, but it's great for the timing and makes the time pass easier? It also means I can use the 'rest/walking' time to concentrate on getting my breath back rather than watching the timer to see when I have to jog again! I use my own music on my...
  105. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    Well done! :D I think the idea of gradually building up your stamina by slowly increasing the jogging periods is a great idea? The first time I tried this I nearly passed out after one jogging period, never mind after one session! LOL! Granted I was over 2st heavier, but I'd been walking...
  106. IrishMum

    C25K Running Thread!!

    I'm on W1D3 today. I missed Friday due to child-crisis (long story!) and the weekends aren't do-able for me, so I'm still on W1D3 today! I walk for 30mins on my 'rest' days to keep my metabolsim going. So far so good? I'm doing it on a treadmill at the minute as I live on a cra**y country road...
  107. IrishMum

    help please

    Eat whatever you like! Seriously- after exercising for 90mins and sticking to a 1000cals a day diet- you're heading for disaster.
  108. IrishMum

    VLCD v's 600 cals

    [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] Good luck! I'm a chronic weigher so I know that'll be hard! ;) Try to learn to enjoy your food? Plan your meals ahead of time so you know you're getting the 'best' nutrients for your calories, experiment with herbs & spices, and try new kinds of fruits & veg & meats. If...
  109. IrishMum

    cc iphone aps how do you keep track of your cals??

    I track online. I can give you two sites (that are free to use) if you like? I haven't got an iphone (just a bog-standard one! LOL!) so can't help you there- sorry!
  110. IrishMum

    VLCD v's 600 cals

    It's no problem, I really thought you'd conquered this fear of eating more, but it IS hard, I know believe me! Thank God everyone's still coming back with the same advice? I'm sure your hubby-to-be wants you around for a few years to come yet! :p Though you know what I'll say about your target...
  111. IrishMum

    VLCD v's 600 cals

    I can't believe you posted this after all our advice on your other threads.:confused: :eek: You are going to make yourself seriously ill if you carry on, and in my opinion are well on the way to developing a serious eating disorder. You need to get medical advice if you carry on like this. I...
  112. IrishMum

    jogging on treadmill

    Yesterday I walked for 25mins at 4.5mph. Today I did W2D1 (by mistake, was supposed to be W1D2 but my MP3 fu*ed up!) and it was okay. I was really puffed by the end of it & sweating buckets, but it'll be walking tomorrow followed by W1D3 on Friday... Am proud of myself for sticking at it so...
  113. IrishMum

    boosting your metabolism

    Just read the sticky, very interesting! I was quoting a dietitian I'd been referred to- okay they were NHS but I figured they'd know what they were talking about? Maybe not!:confused: As for the exercise, it is proven that muscle burns more calories than fat, so the less fat/more muscle you have...
  114. IrishMum

    boosting your metabolism

    The 'experts' will tell you the only real thing to boost your metabolism is exercise, especially interval training. The more muscle/less fat you have, the more energy you burn, hence the more weight you'll lose. I'm not suggesting you go out and buy some dumbells! Just walking counts as well...
  115. IrishMum

    jogging on treadmill

    I did W1D1 today and it was okay! I really thought I'd collapse in a heap but as an utter couch potato it was fine! I was sweating at the end of it, and a little out of breath, but nothing that required cpr! LOL! I plan on walking on the in-between days to keep my metabolism running, but so far...
  116. IrishMum

    please someone explain

    Regulated VLCD's like CD, LL & Lipotrim contain all the essential vitamins/minerals a body needs to function properly, thus enabling the body to burn off the excess while on very few calories, and preventing any damage to our bodies while on the diet (in theory anyway). On a 'real' food diet...
  117. IrishMum

    Start again monday

    Why are you waiting so long? Why not just start right back again tomorrow? Thats another few days 'wasted'? Remember- we ALL fall off the wagon- don't use it as an excuse to eat cr*p for another few days until the start of a new week? This is a lifestyle change you have to make- not a short...
  118. IrishMum

    please someone explain

    Remember, it'll take a while to 'recover', especially if you've been undereating by a long time? So be prepared for an initial gain for a while (could be a few weeks/month) before your body learns to trust you again? If eating higher cals leaves you bloated, eat less dense/higher cal foods like...
  119. IrishMum

    Lent

    :giggle:LOL! Nice one...
  120. IrishMum

    Weigh Day!

    Friday- weekends are chaotic in my house and if I have a good WI then it keeps me motivated to keep on track, and if I have a bad WI then it pi**es me off & I still stay motivated! LOL! (well, most of the time!)
  121. IrishMum

    Lent

    Ahhh...maybe it's just a RC thing is it? I'm pretty clueless about other religions tbh!
  122. IrishMum

    Lent

    Well I'm a Roman Catholic (i.e. Christian!) and it's definately part of our religion! Strange...
  123. IrishMum

    please someone explain

    It comes down to the science of it- if you're burning more than you're eating then you'll lose- BUT you have to ensure you're eating enough so your body doesn't store any excess energy in case of a 'famine' episode? It about getting the balance right? Thats why all the 'experts' are adament...
  124. IrishMum

    please someone explain

    Your body thinks its starving. Simple as that. No fully-grown adult can exist on 1000cals a day. When you upped your calories a bit you gained- were you not told to expect this? Of course you'll gain for a while as your body comes to terms with the fact you're actually feeding it again! It will...
  125. IrishMum

    Shin splints

    Why the pressing need to run? If your aim is weight loss / fat burning, your heart rate while exercising should be the focus. Some people just aren't built for running! Your 'walking' pace is pretty fast, I know- I walk fast at 4.5mph. How about continuing with your walking pace, but increase...
  126. IrishMum

    I need motivation!!!!!

    LOL! Thats brilliant, I must remember that!:D
  127. IrishMum

    I need motivation!!!!!

    My first advice to you would be to change your way of viewing your target- by that I mean, don't tell yourself you've 7 stone to lose- set a smaller target, like to lose one stone at a time. And set yourself a non-food 'treat' when you get to it (new hair-do, facial, shoes etc.?) That way it...
  128. IrishMum

    2nd WI

    No bother to you Jenny, I knew you'd get back on track in no time!
  129. IrishMum

    which diet?

    I agree with the above! Stop 'dieting'. Go back to basics, avoid processed/ready meals, eat as fresh as you can, watch your portion sizes, allow yourself occasional treats, swap white refined carbs for brown complex ones, and if you have a 'bad' day just start over the next. You need to make...
  130. IrishMum

    Lent

    Like you my diet is pretty healthy these days, but chocolate is still a 'demon' for me, so I'll try giving that up completely? Plus I'm going to try to exercise every day (for lent anyway) and see if it makes a difference? I know it's not giving something up strictly speaking...well, I'm giving...
  131. IrishMum

    Hello Again!! Here we go...

    11lbs seems to be the 'magic' number!! I'm up 11lb since I finished too, but I lost a lot less than you ladies so it's a 'bigger' problem for me! LOL! Christmas saw a gain of 5lbs which I can't seem to shift at all, so it'll be back to basics (when I get rid of this hangover....) and get my ar*e...
  132. IrishMum

    Best time

    And also because early exercise stokes up your metabolism and keeps it burning better throughout the day? Apparently.... It's recommended to have something light (smoothie/protein shake is ideal) 1/2hr or so before, then your meal 20-30mins afterwards. So the 'experts' recommend anyway!
  133. IrishMum

    Shirataki Noodles?

    Definately let us know what they're like? I read about them on another site and they advised to rinse them really well before using as they (apparently) have a 'fishy' taste/smell otherwise, though I'd imagine thats off whatever fluid they're packed in?
  134. IrishMum

    Put on 3lbs in 3 days!!!

    Last night I weighed 6lbs more than I did yesterday morning. I'm used to that though, I know what foods/drinks/totm affects my weight so it doesn't bother me. And I was back to 'normal' this morning. Give your scales away to someone who'll bring them around once a week.
  135. IrishMum

    Advise please

    Yayyyy!!!!:D:happy096:
  136. IrishMum

    ~*~ Tanya's Maint Diary 2 ~*~ Fresh!

    I've a bugger of a head cold and am off to my veg shop to get supplies to make a big pot of soup so I don't succumb to any 'crap food cravings'! I find if I have a supply of cooked veg/soup, or chicken/turkey pieces I'll grab that instead of rubbish...well, most of the time anyway! ;)
  137. IrishMum

    jogging on treadmill

    Google C25k, it's a programme designed to get non-runners (i.e. couch potatoes!) running 5k in 9wks. It starts off really gently walking, then running and the running intervals increase as your stamina builds up? There are free podcasts you can download to listen to that tell you when to...
  138. IrishMum

    ca someone out there help me???

    Oh, I hope your counselling sessions will help, as it IS very difficult to concentrate on anything when you're feeling down? The step counter is a good start, as it'll give you an idea of how much exercise you really do in an average day? Your BMR/calorie intake won't actually change by a whole...
  139. IrishMum

    Opinions Please

    I meant your 'fat' before picture!!! I.E. you at your heaviest! You will feel different on the day- when you've the hair, nails & make-up all done, your flowers in your hand and you're ready to walk out that you'll you'll feel like a million dollars! Well, you should anyway because you WILL...
  140. IrishMum

    Advise please

    ^^ That! It's easy to eat 'healthy', it's getting the balance right is the tricky part. You need to look at the bigger picture (i.e. the rest of your life) and try to train yourself to eat 'normally', even after your reach your goal? Well done!
  141. IrishMum

    Opinions Please

    It's your perception of you- you have a fantastic figure! Put a 'before' picture of yourself on the table and put a 'now' picture beside it and compare them. If you think you're huge now, what do you think you looked like then?;)
  142. IrishMum

    Running

    Jayz!! It should be easy-peasy for you- I can't run for more than a minute at a time! LOL! Yet.;):D
  143. IrishMum

    Favourites!

    Omelettes, scrambled eggs with mushrooms & ham with a slice of granary toast, chicken/seafood stir-frys's, baked/grilled fish with black pepper & chili flakes with mixed veg, baked sweet potato 'chips', home-made veg soups (I make up a big pot at the start of the week & have a bowl or cup when I...
  144. IrishMum

    I don't know if I can do this...

    I'm the exact same! I get pi**ed off and go "Right, I'm going to do this!" If I had someone to make a smartarse comment to me everyday I'd be at goal long ago! LOL!:p
  145. IrishMum

    Opinions Please

    OMG!! You look positively skinny in it!! Seriously! Honestly- it's very pretty, but long? Are you getting it takne up, or does it look okay with your shoes on? It might be distorting your view of it? You sound unsure if you like it or not? I was like that right up to my wedding day if thats...
  146. IrishMum

    Need advice please.

    Great post Crazybrit- agree totally!
  147. IrishMum

    Just don't know what to do anymore..

    How about taking a break for a while? Experts reckon when we lose 10% of our body weight we should take a break to allow our 'set point' to adjust to our new weight. They recommend eating maintenence level of food for a few months, then starting again? Your body may have just got used to the...
  148. IrishMum

    calories & exercise

    It's vital you eat at least that amount each day though. Your body needs a certain amount of fuel just to function normally, if you dip into that fuel to do your exercises then you do risk doing damage to your body? Plus, as RedKoala said, you run the risk of starvation mode where your weight...
  149. IrishMum

    I don't know if I can do this...

    So you've discovered you're an 'emotional' eater! She's done you a favour in one sense, now you know that your mood determines what you eat, you can learn to beat it! Everyone has that defining moment where they finally realise they HAVE to lose weight, be it for health/looks whatever. Let this...
  150. IrishMum

    Exercises for Toning Arms

    Tricep dips are the business for bingo wings? See here for how to do them and some other arm toning exercises?10-Minute Routine: Arm Toning Exercises: Tricep Dips I've got a set of arm/wrist weights (the strap-on type) and a set of 2.5lb dumbells that I use, they were both less than £10 in argos?
  151. IrishMum

    Advise please

    Thats the spirit! Good luck. :)
  152. IrishMum

    ca someone out there help me???

    Okay- the numbers bit. Your BMR is 1890. Thats how many calories your body NEEDS to function properly at your current weight, i.e. keeping your organs running properly, keeping your bones/blood/muscles etc in good condition. (this will go down as your weight drops?) The amount of calories you...
  153. IrishMum

    Why do my ankles hurt?

    So you don't consider walking at 4.5mph exercising? Ah well. Good luck with your running, & I hope your ankle heals soon.
  154. IrishMum

    Has it stopped working?

    Ditto. Step away from the scales!! My weight can fluctuate 5-6lbs a DAY depending on what I eat/drink/exercise! If you really can't stop weighing yourself, take a note of your weights & work out the average each day. Plot this on a chart and you'll see the line going rapidly down. 6lbs in a...
  155. IrishMum

    Are we eating too little now?

    So eat 1800 or more! Make it healthy nutritious food and you have the benefit of eating plenty while keeping your body in good condition while you lose the excess? If you're having problems 'bumping' your cals, or eating enough- try snacking on things like nuts or cheese- high (good) fats that...
  156. IrishMum

    Advise please

    You will gain initially, but remember it'll be a combination of fluid, actual food in your system, and your body's reaction to beginning to feed it properly again. But it WILL come off again once your body realises it's going to get a regular supply of 'fuel' and can let go of its excess stores...
  157. IrishMum

    Why do my ankles hurt?

    Why not just walk briskly? I walk at a speed of 4.5mph (more than a lot of people run!) and a personal trainer reckons the speed/way I walk (outside, not on a treadmill) burns more calories and gives me a better workout than running would without putting pressure on my joints. Maybe try that...
  158. IrishMum

    Advise please

    Breakfast: Bowl Bran flakes, Coffee with skimmed milk- 30g serving (97) plus 125ml skimmed milk (50), coffee with dash skimmed milk (15cals)- Total 162cals Lunch: Apple, Pear, Cottage Cheese Sandwhich: Apple (80), Pear (80), 2 slices brown/wholemeal bread (180cals) 80g l/f c.cheese (80)- Total...
  159. IrishMum

    Advise please

    Plus protein helps retain any muscle that may be burnt while under-eating.... Good sources of protein are lean chicken/beef/turkey, tuna, salmon, nuts (esp. almonds), beans (especially chickpeas), eggs, shellfish. Try to incorporate one of these foods at each meal?
  160. IrishMum

    feeling slightly ashamed of myself :(

    Hi Jenny! So you're still checking in too? ;) I agree with everyone else- for someone with your fitness background you know you can lose that amount of weight in a few weeks eating right and getting moving? I personally wouldn't recommend going back to tfr for such a small amount? It's tempting...
  161. IrishMum

    Running

    Well, going from walking to running is a huge step, and you'll need to build up your stamina to be able to run for any length of time? IMO walking briskly outside is a world away from walking on a treadmill as you're constantly varying your speed/incline etc.? I HATE the gym myself, and would...
  162. IrishMum

    Advise please

    In my opinion it's too much for the amount you're eating. I can't say it any clearer. The amount of food you're eating, and the amount of exercise you're doing simply isn't sustainable.
  163. IrishMum

    Are we eating too little now?

    Ditto!! Every single day without fail I weigh 5-6lbs heavier at night than I do first thing in the morning. And keep away from the fish & chips!!! You're feeling confused because of the weigh-in/new scales- the answer is not at the bottom of a greasy fat dripping chip (:jelous:)bag? Have them...
  164. IrishMum

    Advise please

    Stick to it. All sorts of factors affect my weight from the type of food eaten, the amount of fluid drank/not drank, totm, fluid retention from exercise etc etc. STOP WEIGHING EVERYDAY. It obviously distresses you when you see the little gains so hide the scales until your designated weigh-in...
  165. IrishMum

    After a little advice

    I just had a quick glance at your diary but your bread, tuna & turkey aren't showing any nutritional info- for example your two slices of thick cut bread aren't registering any carb content at all, and it should be quite big? Also, the tuna is high protein and it's not registering in your diary...
  166. IrishMum

    Are we eating too little now?

    Mine are Salter and were around £20 from Argos about 10yrs ago! Still going strong. They don't have the body fat analyser or any bells & buttons- but they weigh me and thats all I wanted! LOL! Have a look at the different functions and go for one in your price range, I definately recommend...
  167. IrishMum

    how do i increase my joggin on treadmill

    Well, it depends on your taste- it's not mine personally (;)) but the tempo is great for keeping your pace, and he tells you when to run/walk without having to faff around with a stopwatch?
  168. IrishMum

    Are we eating too little now?

    Eat more. I'm not saying to eat LOADS, but up your intake a little. Your body has been used to a huge amount of food and it's in shock now as you've reduced it so much? Ypu may see a little gain, but this will be fluid/food in your system , and will settle down. Take a look at the kinds of...
  169. IrishMum

    how do i increase my joggin on treadmill

    I'd second the C25K programme. You'd already be fit for weeks 1-2 of it, and it aims to get couch potatoes running 5k in 9wks. You can download free podcasts that talk you through each session. From then you could follow a 10k training programme that'll slowly build up your stamina. HTH?
  170. IrishMum

    Are we eating too little now?

    Unfortunately by then the damage may have been done, and your body could take a while to return to its normal function level, and that would stall your weight loss efforts? My advice personally is to eat your BMR cals for a few weeks and see how you get on. As it is, you're motivated at the...
  171. IrishMum

    Underactive Thyroid - Levothyroxine & Losing weight

    I'd re-read the posts, and if that is what they say I'd advise them to go back to their doctors! The whole idea of thyroid medication is that it restores your thyroid function to normal, and allows your metabolism to work as it should- which in theory would allow you to burn off calories instead...
  172. IrishMum

    Advise please

    But an allowance needs to be made foodwise for the amount of exercise thats being done? At this moment the exercise is being done in an attempt to lose weight, not raise fitness levels- and weight is not being lost basically because the body is holding onto every nutrient it's getting. If she...
  173. IrishMum

    Advise please

    Most GP's recommend 30mins of exercise like walking or an exercise class/dvd. Of course you could do more if you want, but you'd have to eat more to 'fuel' it, which I don't think you want to do? Think of professional bodybuilders who eat crazy amounts of food to ensure their bodies are fit for...
  174. IrishMum

    Advise please

    I'm with chocolate cat- you are eating far too little for the amount of exercise you're doing (by my count a max of 750 a day or so?? Thats crazy!!)- your body has more than likely gone into starvation mode. The only way to fix this is to eat at least your BMR calories for at least a month or...
  175. IrishMum

    Marks and Spencers Diet?

    Thats me!! And it took a LOT of time, effort & research to work it out! LOL!:)
  176. IrishMum

    Marks and Spencers Diet?

    Carbs can be a problem with losing weight- but they are also necessary. Nutritionists nick-name it 'brain food'. The problem arises when the carbs eaten are processed & refined cr*p like white bread, pasta, rice etc. The advice is to make better choices when having carbs, and try to have them...
  177. IrishMum

    Fast food restaurants make me FAT? My observation:

    And it's probably all they eat all week? LOL! Good luck from Monday, Atkins isn't easy, but it appears to be effective when done properly? If you've done your research and think it's the best way for you, then give it a whirl- you've nothing to lose- except weight hopefully!
  178. IrishMum

    Fast food restaurants make me FAT? My observation:

    I find if I choose the 'right' low calorie food that I'm full for hours and less likely to overeat? If I eat high cal foods I tend to nearly starve myself to compensate? Which isn't good either? LOL! I guess different things work for different folks eh?
  179. IrishMum

    Fast food restaurants make me FAT? My observation:

    Well, for me personally its not a mission to try to avoid these kind of places, but I prefer 'proper' food for my cals? I find I'm starving an hour after eating them, and I could have so much more (& nutritionally better!) food for the same calories? And just wondering- if you're trying to lose...
  180. IrishMum

    ~*~ Tanya's Maint Diary 2 ~*~ Fresh!

    I don't usually, but paprika or black pepper are my favs for potatoes of any kind? Cayenne would be nice!
  181. IrishMum

    Birthday dilemma!!

    Ditto! And now that you've caved in once she'll try it again and again, so be prepared for lots of temptation! If you want to be able to do this 100% you need to make her see that you need her support or else you're wasting a lot of time, money & effort!
  182. IrishMum

    ~*~ Tanya's Maint Diary 2 ~*~ Fresh!

    I cook everything around 200c? :o :p You'll know when they're done- you'll be able to skewer them (i.e. soft in the middle) yet crispy on the outside.
  183. IrishMum

    ~*~ Tanya's Maint Diary 2 ~*~ Fresh!

    I slice them into wedges and bake them for around 20mins & eat them like chips! I don't really like them just baked or boiled? But as a chip substitute- yummy! LOL!
  184. IrishMum

    Wk 2 Weigh In

    Maybe look into insulin resistence, though my Doc told me there was no test they could do to test for it- but I don't believe him! LOL! It was during one of my crying "Why can't I lose weight like a 'normal' person?!?!" visits and he'd suggested I join WW. Needless to say I didn't ask him for...
  185. IrishMum

    Porridge

    LOL! Theres nothing like playing safe! Enjoy!
  186. IrishMum

    Birthday dilemma!!

    LOL! I knew Tanya wouldn't let this go!! I actually agree, it's one night, and can be celebrated when you're skinny. Breaking the diet for one meal (to me) seems such a waste? I sat through funerals, weddings and quite a few birthday parties while on LT, and while it was tough, it was worth it...
  187. IrishMum

    Wk 2 Weigh In

    Holy COW!!! Thats amazing!! It makes me wonder exactly what you were eating that made you gain so quickly? It indicates an intolerence to me? But then again, what do I know?! Its just an amazing 2nd weeks loss!!
  188. IrishMum

    Porridge

    I have two different kinds & one recommends 30g, the other 40g? Sorry thats not much help! I think the 'general' size portion is 30g uncooked, but I could be wrong?
  189. IrishMum

    ~*~ Tanya's Maint Diary 2 ~*~ Fresh!

    For me- I find the sweeter the thing I've eaten, the more I want sweet things? It's a battle I'm fighting at the minute as my choc snacking has gotten totally out of hand- I have a treat-size bar, then 10mins later I'm craving another!! So far today I've had no choc, it's like AA- one day at a...
  190. IrishMum

    Best of luck scotsmist with wi today

    I third it! Good Luck Iris!!
  191. IrishMum

    For anyone who has 'back-boob' issues....

    I seriously doubt they're as bad as this lady's?....:p
  192. IrishMum

    Healthier options from take aways?

    Er..why?!?! My family have takeaways 1-2 times a week and I never join in! I make my own dinner while they're collecting the food? (Usually a stir-fry so I don't feel like I'm missing out, but cooked healthily!) As for your choices, well the boiled rice is a little healthier than the fried...
  193. IrishMum

    First week and I've put on!

    Whats your portion sizes like? People often think because they're eating 'healthy' foods that the amount doesn't really matter? I agree with drinking plenty of water as this will help prevent water retention, and if you're not 'regular' then that can affect your weight too (fruit/veg take longer...
  194. IrishMum

    New here. Really disheartened at weight gain even with exercising and eating right!

    LOL! The salt reduction effort on my part came about because I bloat like a stuffed pig- fluid retention is a big problem with me so I try to limit the foods that cause it? I guess I'm lucky I don't like coffee, but I drink gallons of tea (black, at least 4 pints a day!)- it's the Irish lass in...
  195. IrishMum

    New here...

    Oh Ally, I want to give you a big hug!! First of all, while you are technically overweight- you are NOT obese, so get that out of your head. To get within a 'healthy' weight range for your height you would need to get under 10st 10lb- a loss of just over a stone, which is NOT a huge amount in...
  196. IrishMum

    New here. Really disheartened at weight gain even with exercising and eating right!

    I already do the Carrot, Cauliflower & Broccoli ones with mixed herbs & a little semi=skimmed milk, but with one stock cube not three to cut down on the sodium content? I also do a version of the veg one but bung in whatevers going off in my veg drawer! Usually includes celery...
  197. IrishMum

    Scotsmist diary - from 1 jan 2010

    Come on Iris- don't keep us in suspense?!?! I got a lovely pair of Red Chili jeans in a 12 before Christmas that just fitted- now I've got a muffin top when wearing them that MUST GO!!! LOL! It will....it'll just take patience...;)
  198. IrishMum

    ~*~ Tanya's Maint Diary 2 ~*~ Fresh!

    Sure it's okay to deviate a little- real life will always throw up circumstances where you have to make choices? It's the choices that you make that will determine your success. You're doing great so far this week menu-wise. I've been pretty strict too and after a sneaky peek this morning it...
  199. IrishMum

    ~*~ Tanya's Maint Diary 2 ~*~ Fresh!

    Still, I'm sure you can think of better things you'd like to spend it on! (PS: My road tax is £176 for 12mths!)
  200. IrishMum

    ~*~ Tanya's Maint Diary 2 ~*~ Fresh!

    Aww hang in there chick? Here in N.Ireland a mot check-up usually costs around £150- thats if theres nothing wrong! Then another £30-odd for the test! Then theres insurance, tax, oh....don't get me started....!
  201. IrishMum

    New here. Really disheartened at weight gain even with exercising and eating right!

    It's mad isn't it?? Especially the veg thing, but as it's so filling I guess it makes sense it takes a while to digest? I do find soup filling though, maybe I should investigate and creata some low-fat/cal soups and work a diet around them? Hmm.....
  202. IrishMum

    ~*~ Tanya's Maint Diary 2 ~*~ Fresh!

    Brings back memories eh Tanya? ;) You're doing great! I've been trying to post a new thread on how I got over the holidays but it keep telling me theres a problem with the website?! Must be something to do with my PC though or everyone else couldn't post? I can comment on other posts, but I...
  203. IrishMum

    Healthier options from take aways?

    ...and with chinese, I ask them to prepare my food with no sauces- even the chow mein/stir-frys usually come coated in this 'glue-y' type sauce which I find bleurghh at the best of times! LOL! And like Tarotwoman, I pinch off my hubby's plate if I fancy a little rice!
  204. IrishMum

    New here. Really disheartened at weight gain even with exercising and eating right!

    LOL @ Tarotwoman! I'm a serial weigher too! I weigh at least twice a day! And religiously- I'm 4-5lbs heavier at night than I am 1st thing in the morning. I've discovered soo many things affect my weight, the types of food (loads of veg= gain, soups= loss, 'heavy' foods like pasta= gain, light...
  205. IrishMum

    Health versus being Thin

    'Diets' don't cost a lot of money- Diet 'products' cost a lot of money. Eating well doesn't have to cost a lot of money, and exercise is free if you do it away from a gym?? After a lifetime of being seriously overweight, and battling an ED, I know 100% for sure that I would choose Health over...
  206. IrishMum

    New here. Really disheartened at weight gain even with exercising and eating right!

    Exercise can cause your muscles to retain fluid. Also, the kinds of food can also cause retention- especially if you're not drinking enough? It might sound like a catch-22 but you need to drink enough fluids to ensure your body doesn't retain it. Your loss up to now is typical of the start of a...
  207. IrishMum

    New pics added & a christmas gain...

    Me too!! A 5lb gain from Friday 18th December- and I suspect (and hope!) a lot of that is bloat from rubbish food & alcohol too! I'm about to post my christmas escapades & plan of action too- it's time to get back to basics eh?;)
  208. IrishMum

    DIARY

    I've been trying to post, but it's telling me theres a programming error? Never mind, I'll try again later on!:wave_cry::sigh:
  209. IrishMum

    DIARY

    Oh Iris, I'm just back online after the holidays and have missed so much!!! I'm glad you've made yourself a 'gameplan' and have thought through how you're going to tackle it this time- I only hope you continue to have the courage to post for support when you have a wobble? I find the support I...
  210. IrishMum

    ~*~ Tanya's Maint Diary 2 ~*~ Fresh!

    Brilliant plan! And make sure you eat before you go- I pick up all sorts of stuff I'll never eat when I shop when I'm a little hungry!:p
  211. IrishMum

    Brittany Murphy: did anorexia play a part in her death?

    She was taking HIN1 medication (for treatment of possible swine flu after reporting severe flu-like symptoms) in the days leading up to her death, and was also type 2 diabetic, as well as having a 'recreational' drug habit. Her friends are saying they were waiting for it to happen.
  212. IrishMum

    O/T- Mini Rant thanks to VLCD forum!!

    Me too. Thats why I've refrained from posting again. It's a guy who's doing this 'diet' with his sister- both of whom are seriously overweight. He's college educated (so he says) which usually indicates intelligence and a reasonable amount of common sense, but I was getting belligerence and...
  213. IrishMum

    missed u guys

    Oh Jen, I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. I'm a bit pi**ed off at your Doc's attitude though, to lose 6 babies and be told theres no reason for it isn't good enough! Have you had a second opinion? My thoughts are with you & your loved ones at this time. Take care of yourself hun.:hug99:
  214. IrishMum

    O/T- Mini Rant thanks to VLCD forum!!

    ROFLMAO @ Jan! Thanks.
  215. IrishMum

    O/T- Mini Rant thanks to VLCD forum!!

    In my case it's a good job! PMSL!!:D:D
  216. IrishMum

    Health versus being Thin

    LOL! He has a tendancy to do that- or 'bypass' things he doesn't want to hear, as he puts it! :p As for the chocolate, I try to keep a stash of flytes (l/f choc bars) and highlights hot choc handy to stave off really bad cravings? It doesn't always work, but they help! ;)
  217. IrishMum

    Health versus being Thin

    He's replied, again with a valid question, which shows he's listening to your point (which was a brilliant analogy by the way!) But he's still not convinced by the 'upping your cal intake' argument. He just wants to lose 4-5lbs a week NOW! LOL! Never mind. I guess it's just me he's pi**ed off...
  218. IrishMum

    Health versus being Thin

    I think thats a very sweeping statement. This particular man is literally risking his life by dieting the way he is- he's putting his already under strain body through tremendous ordeal. He is seriously at risk of cardiac arrest. These are facts, which he claims he doesn't care about? His...
  219. IrishMum

    Health versus being Thin

    Ha-ha! Tell him that!!! LOL! No update today...I may have scared him off? (and the mini aero was strictly stress relief. ;))
  220. IrishMum

    O/T- Mini Rant thanks to VLCD forum!!

    :banghead::banghead::ignore::ignore: Stop me going back to see what their response is- It's infuriating and I've promised I wouldn't post there anymore because it's getting ridiculous. They keep asking the same question, getting the same response, and now they're calling ME dense!! It's actually...
  221. IrishMum

    Stalls and Gains. Need help

    Okay. I'm going to stop posting after this. Again- my answer to your question "Why am I not losing weight?": You are not eating enough. Your body is existing, just. It is now (after 3mths of chronically undereating for your size) catching up- thats why you've stalled. Again, I did not...
  222. IrishMum

    Stalls and Gains. Need help

    Where? Again- where? If anything I've tried to word my responses to try and cause the least offence possible?! :confused: You are asking valid questions, and well-thought out ones that are obviously causing you great anxiety, but you don't like the answers you're getting. I think that might...
  223. IrishMum

    HELP - My Dress Doesn't Fit!!!!

    OMG!! I thought I was the only one who 'slimmed' back into my old shoes! LOL! I assumed pregnancy had increased the size of my feet (since it apparently had for some of my friends)- turns out it was just plain old fat! PMSL!!
  224. IrishMum

    Health versus being Thin

    Ahh...see, like me you've learned the hard way that 'stupid' dieting will not work in the long run. I'm trying to pass on some of my (extensive!) experience to help them avoid the same traumas..to no avail! Never mind, big mug of tea and a 49 cal mini aero have helped immensely....:p;)
  225. IrishMum

    O/T- Mini Rant thanks to VLCD forum!!

    LOL! Suzy, I know! I'm normally such a mellow person, then I read their 'lecture' this morning and went to myself "Why am I bothering!":sigh: I guess thats what I get for forum hopping!:p;) I'm still about, I usually just post when I think I can offer something- though I might be more hesitant...
  226. IrishMum

    Health versus being Thin

    Theres a guy on the VLCD forum who has stated that he doesn't care HOW he loses the weight as long as it's as quickly as possible. He has said he doesn't care about the health consequences. You might like to give it a look (it's by Nerys), I've stopped posting on it as I was only getting...
  227. IrishMum

    O/T- Mini Rant thanks to VLCD forum!!

    :argh:Arghhhhhhh.:banghead: :argh:Arrrrrgggghhhhhh.:banghead::banghead::pcwhack: There. Sorry, it had to be done. I've just finished posting in a 'discussion' I've been having with an american member who is trying to lose weight by VLCD-ing, except it's their version of a VLCD- i.e. starving...
  228. IrishMum

    Stalls and Gains. Need help

    Jeez. Obviously I struck a nerve. Is my lecture over? I'm no expert. I have repeatedly said this. I had a LOT less to lose than you do, and am a lot shorter, and I did it by eating more than you currently do. Without stalling. Thats proof to me that theres a flaw to your regime. Of course this...
  229. IrishMum

    Stalls and Gains. Need help

    Yet you insist on doing this as unhealthily as possible?? At the end of the day it's up to you how you do it. Again I ask whats the big hurry. You want immediate results to keep you motivated, yet are placing your already under strain body under even bigger pressure, which may possibly have...
  230. IrishMum

    Cup of tea....

    I am a tea addict as well (8+ mugs a day!), and the first few weeks I did the vanilla shake trick, but then got fed up faffing about and started drinking it black! I'm now 5+mths maintaining and still drink it black- I actually prefer it that way now!!
  231. IrishMum

    Stalls and Gains. Need help

    "Starvation diets which consist of less than 800 calories per day and skipping meals do more harm than good. Starvation diets consisting of 500 calories or less can lead to gallbladder stones. When you eat too little your body switches into starvation mode and stores fat rather than using it...
  232. IrishMum

    Stalls and Gains. Need help

    I think your body is catching up with your losses, as I feared. I hope I'm wrong, but the evidence is pointing towards starvation mode....:sigh:
  233. IrishMum

    Find myself calorie counting

    Don't give me 'free' foods on a diet- theres no such thing!!! I used to starve myself on WW to allow myself to drink myself stupid at the weekends, or would use all my points on rubbish- then wonder why I wasn't losing anything?? Duh!!!!
  234. IrishMum

    fluids

    I'd only count plain water and black tea/coffee. I was on a vlcd and most VLCD's just count them, but then again fizzy drinks aren't allowed on them!
  235. IrishMum

    Eating food versus shakes.

    LOL! Just trying to follow the threads I find relevant to me! Since finishing LT I've been wandering among different forums joining in whenever I feel I can contribute- if that makes sense? As for me being 'sorted', I don't think I'll ever be really, LOL! It's all a life-long adventure imo!
  236. IrishMum

    HELP - My Dress Doesn't Fit!!!!

    Aw hun, sorry- I forgot you were on go lower! Is it too late to have a look on ebay? I've got some great party dresses (some bnwt) a few times? Or could you borrow/hire one for the night?
  237. IrishMum

    HELP - My Dress Doesn't Fit!!!!

    I agree with Tarotwoman, new accessories can make an old outfit brand new? A blinging necklace/bracelet/belt, a lacy shrug & killer heels can work miracles? Failing that, you could try cutting the carbs out of your diet for a few days, it'll make you lose 'water' weight and maybe the dress will...
  238. IrishMum

    Eating food versus shakes.

    Of course I do!!;) Maintenence isn't easy, but I've allowed myself a 4-5lb 'window' above my finishing weight- if I go above that then it's back to basics. It's usually because I've started picking/snacking & not planning my meals? I'm now 2lbs above my 'window' so from this morning I'm counting...
  239. IrishMum

    Ketostix .. little help please!

    Just a word of warning- if you're showing really dark (as you are) it's a sign you're dehydrated. Theres no 'better' state of ketosis to be in, once you're past the second box thats enough. The darker it gets, the more in need of fluid you are. However- I'm with Trixie on this one, I think...
  240. IrishMum

    DIARY

    Aww Iris, I was about to pm you to see how you were doing? I hope you're feeling a bit mro positive this morning? You know- this place is a great place to vent, or ask for support whenever you're feeling low? When you're having a bad day (or moment) why not just come on here and post in your...
  241. IrishMum

    Refeed tomorrow! Last minute questions...

    PMSL!! Me too- it didn't take long for my tolerence to return either!:D:p
  242. IrishMum

    Chapter Now Closed :D

    We all need our little pleasures in life! LOL! I can't believe I was off it for so long and wasn't tempted at all- everywhere I look now I'm being offered a beer or a glass of wine? Must be the season thats in it & all that? It really is evil though- I bloat 4-5lbs (:eek:)for nearly a week after...
  243. IrishMum

    Chapter Now Closed :D

    I just meant low-gi stuff like including slow-burning carbs & protein (tuna pasta salad is good?) to keep your energy levels up and the protein will help you feel full until you get home? Green veg, eggs, nuts and beans are great for this too?
  244. IrishMum

    Find myself calorie counting

    Who knows?? I think I'm normal, others I know will disagree! :p Obviously your 'natural' instincts are once again steering you towards whats 'right' for you! Go with the flow, see where it takes you!;)
  245. IrishMum

    Chapter Now Closed :D

    I'd be surprised if you don't keep losing looking at your food so far. As long as you avoid those nasty vending machines! LOL! Make sure you eat plent of 'energy' foods to keep you alert. Did I read right- your day starts at 1am?!?
  246. IrishMum

    Chapter Now Closed :D

    I don't post much anymore because not much is happening? I'm on here as regularly as I was though, just browsing through the other forums as well trying to decide on a 'new' plan of action for the New Year. I'm sts, and eating pretty much what I want. I'm heavier than I'd like to be, but thats...
  247. IrishMum

    Chapter Now Closed :D

    Oohh, get you & your healthy snacks & exercise!! LOL! You're putting me to shame here- the only exercise I get lately is running after the girls and sorting out Christmas stuff!! Still, I'm sts so I must be doing okay? ;)
  248. IrishMum

    Eating food versus shakes.

    Very Low Calorie Diets. Theres a forum on here devoted to them in general, then specific forums for most of the popular ones (cambridge, lipotrim, lighter life etc. etc.) It's a term mainly used for nutritionally complete meal-replacement diets (shakes/soups/bars etc.) though some use it to...
  249. IrishMum

    Chapter Now Closed :D

    It can be 'bulked up' with pasta too if you like?
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