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Its been a long journey for me (PCOS makes it slow and difficult) and I'm not quite at goal but I'm maintaining and happy where I am. Before and after photos were a huge motivator for me, so this is me paying it forward and saying you can. I'm now a qualified nutritionist and helping others to...

I've lost over 5 stones so far, the first 4 was pretty easy. Since then it's slowed but I have toned a lot and while the weight hasn't moved as quick I have lost as many inches with the last 1.5 stone as the first 4. It is very frustrating to watch others shedding lbs in a week doing less than me.

I was diagnosed over 15 yrs ago and have tried loads of things, burdock root was in one of them that was a diuretic, although I am led to believe burdock root is supposed to help improve digestion. I never had any success with anything until I started exercising and cut carbs and junk food. I...

I feel your pain. I was diagnosed over 15 years ago and I too have metabolic syndrome which means insulin resistance too although I'm not diabetic. The best thing I ever did was invest in a personal trainer who got me moving and pushing my body beyond the limits that I would normally go. I...

I dont think I have logged in since xmas. I've lost 10lb since I last logged cos I just updated my ticker. I'm still having weeks with no loss and then it suddenly drops over a fortnight and plateaus again. Well done all you ladies on ur losses, ur all amazing!! x

Squ1rel I feel your pain :( I found that low GI didn't work for me. I've given that a go 3 times in the last 15 years or so. The only thing that is working and has given me this weight loss is protein with every meal (which balances the GI of your meal anyway) and low carbs (no white carbs at...

Thanks for all the understanding :) I slowed down my exercise focusing on strength training again and made sure my net calorie intake is at 1200 and this week I lost 4lb!! I havent had a loss like that in months. I'm not sure if it took time for the anaemia to settle or what. Myfitnesspal is...

4lb off this week :) :bliss:

Didnt get a chance to log in yesterday, After so many weeks of not moving and a 4lb gain it's finally back in the right direction, 1lb down not as much as I'd like but I'll take it and be happy :)

Awesome Totaltownfan! :) After a few weeks of not moving I'm up 4lbs :( Hope everyone else has had a fantastic week x

I just posted in the PCOS forum, I feel the same after a 4lb gain following a 7 week plateau when I am working so hard. I cant stop cos i cant go back to weighing 374lb :( pushing through will make it all the more rewarding. Remember why you started and draw a line under the previous week :)

Weight loss reality day for me. I have not lost anything for 7 weeks and to top it off I am 4lb heavier today :( so that's 9 weeks behind my 2lb per week target for xmas. My periods have returned and been regular for the last 4 months (should be happy about that, but I miss not having them)...

no I don't drink soda at all... water and lime and a lot of ice :)

wow Sapi just saw ur loss for last week - 9lb is awesome!, you clearly worked hard x No move for me this week which is fantastic because I fell off the wagon last Friday after a few drinks.

Saw this and it made me think of this thread so I had to share Still drinking coca cola? Watch this! - YouTube

thanks guys... i did do veggies, but bought a low fat (ish) dip. but after 4 drinks of vodka my will power went out the window I haven't been online all week because I have been working hard undoing the damage, but there will be no weight loss this week :(

This is a little last minute but I am celebrating my wedding anniversary with hubby and a few friends tonight. I have been to occassions where I could just avoid eating if I ate before I went, but I need to make sure that there will be plenty of diet friendly snacks in any spread that I put on...

3lb off this week!! :bliss: I wasn't expecting as I haven't been totally strict. I'm going to have to work extra hard this week to make up for it or I wont get a loss and I'm only 3lbs from losing 5 stone and 7lb away from leaving the 300's and I wanna hit that target so bad.

I wont lie to you, you will be sore after but it's so worth it. You are doing a very brave thing keep at it! xxx

Congratulations!!!! I am so happy for you :) There is no medication to take because the hard part is done, all thats needed now is healthy eating to sustain the pregnancy which is the same as any other pregnancy. You need folic acid if ur not already taking it, I have 2 kids and was...

You have nothing to be ashamed of. I have lost 4.5 stone and still have another 100lbs (and more) to go. You are starting a tough but rewarding challenge and you know that the end results are going to be worth it. Your head is in the right place thinking small baby steps. Just one more thing...

Just came back to the forums after 2 months away with holidays and stuff, and after reading this thread I had to comment on how brave you are to share all the downs as well as the ups and describe in such detail a struggling relationship with food that all of us can identify with. 2 Stone is...

2lb off this week That takes me over the 4.5 stone marker. Havent logged in for quite a few weeks cos I had 3 holidays in the last 8 weeks, but still lost 10lb over that time. Awesome to see the results from everyone else now I'm back.... Keep up the good work girls! xx

lol yeah I suppose... when faced with not getting any he was able to think a bit better about it XD

I have to eat protein with every meal on the regime I follow at the advise of my personal trainer. I was a vegetarian for 25 years and then realised my carb intake was far too high if I tried to get protein from other sources. I have found the balance, I eat fish and chicken now and take a...

I have really greasy hair due to hormone issues from pcos & feel your pain. I cant see how stopping using shampoo would make any difference, if your scalp is producing oil its what's going on inside your body not outside that regulates it surely? I get high lights regularly which dries my hair...

So how are you finding the dieting this time around as a non smoker? I found it easier to keep cravings in check.. are you experiencing the same Legomom? 1yr is awesome btw, you've really nailed it :)

Interesting topic :) Does it matter when you exercise as long as you're exercising? Its all about meal timing and what your body has in reserve. You want to burn fat, so if you can make sure that there are no back up reserves of glycogen in your liver or muscles, your body will have no...

Keep at it, this is just the start of your body undoing the chemical damage form the hormone imbalance. I was having maybe one period a year until now I've had the last 4 in a row regular like clockwork and I started losing weight in November. Don't lose sight of the positive change you have...

Congrats on ur loss!!! 7lb is awesome :) Low GI worked for a while for me but it was slow. Now low carbs and eliminating foods hugh in amylose, while controlling calorie intake has proven to be the answer. The truth is that if I didn't have this cursed problem I would be dropping 5lb a week...

You've been through so much already you clearly have the strength to do what it takes to shift the weight and keep it off. You are in the right place here cos the support here is amazing and everyone knows exactly how hard it is whether you have 1lb or 20lb it's the same battle. I look forward...

I'm waiting for news of the second weigh in too, cos you're doing exactly the same as me.... I know it's going to work for you x

I too love cheese and feel your pain. I don't think you are going to have an eating disorder as cheese doesn't have to feature anywhere in a healthy diet. You're making choices for the right reasons which will help you keep the weight off forever. I eliminated it to start with and I was...

Best things about weight loss right now (cos I have a long way to go still) was getting half way across the stones on a river with my kids, when last year I couldn't even climb down the bank.

The problem with diet fizzy drinks is that you think you can get away with drinking more because of the low calorie content. The truth is it's not the calories in the drink that are harmful. Carbonated water Artificial coloring Phosphoric acid Potassium benzoate Citric acid While your liver...

Should have said I was on the depo injection for 5 years and blamed it for not falling pregnant when I came off it and then found I had pcos. Seriously wish I just opted for condoms cos the coil was a nightmare. Hubby has since had a vasectomy in sympathy with my situation.

The injection is not causing you to gain weight, contraception is messing with your hormones which will affect your body chemistry and how it deals with insulin as well as your moods which may be causing you to comfort eat slightly more than you need (just a few calories like 1/2 an apple daily...

I've been reading a lot about intermittent fasting, but haven't given it a go yet. I think I will wait until I hit the next plateau. I certainly know that after watching my mum have gastric bypass they instantly said that she was no longer diabetic & that made me look up and find studies for...

I have diet whey protein powder which contains fat burners and green tea, a menopause multi vitamin supplement (cos I have pcos) & cod liver oil.

The carbs in your diet supply you with a fuel source - glucose. Once your short-term glucose needs are met, your body converts leftover glucose into a more compact substance called glycogen, and then stores this in your liver & skeletal muscle tissue. When you need more fuel to keep going...

If you want something to do with your partner, google "px90 transformations" the px90 programme is intense but you're guaranteed results in 90 days. I'm a huge advocate for strength training as it meant I lost 9lb over the school holidays while I wasn't able to follow a strict regime with 5...

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Ready meals (bought or preprepared and frozen) are definitely the way to go and have worked for me. Changes I have made to my eating plan mean I simply don't eat with the family on a friday night anymore, but they don't use the take away either. Saved loads of money which goes towards paying...

Awesome!! keep going xx

Found this earlier, I think it may help x 20 Healthy Weight Loss Tips From People Who Lost Over 50 Pounds

with each stone I have treated myself to a 1/2 hour massage. And my first 3 stone I got a new tattoo & I intend to get more done every 3rd stone. As for weekly, I get to sit longer on the computer and play my internet games if I have had a good week, if not I have to go for a walk instead :)

got back from holiday this week 2lb heavier (not bad considering the chips n cider I consumed). Forgot to post yesterday, taking time to get back to good habits :/ But awesomely 2lb lost as at yesterday and back on track :) roll on next Friday!!

my mum had a bypass last year and I have matched her loss 1lb for lb, its not the quick fix ppl think it is. I was offered a referal 3 times. Just a point about ur comment about food being evil - food itself is necessary for life and in the right form can be a cure for most ailments. What is...

I should have mentioned too that I have already done 5 x 5k kilometre walks for charity and have a 10k and a 12 mile when I get back! I wanted to run but I have tendonitis so need to lose some more weight still..... how far is that from not being able to get to the end of the drive??

The main reason I started my plan was the purchase of a festival ticket. I knew if I couldn't walk to the end of my drive without breaking a sweat and getting breathless I wouldn't be able to walk a festival site. I had a fall at the same festival while recovering from a bruised pelvis in 2010...

Well done ladies!! :clap::happy096: 1lb off for me. I'm off on holiday next week and look forward to seeing all ur losses when I get back :)

Hi Bradgirl, omg I could write an essay on what I have learned about myself and losing weight in the last 6 months. What keeps me going is the desire to change and never go back to where I was. I seek out inspiration every day to stay motivated and I plan everything! - what I eat, what my...

Wow Ditzee ur pictures look amazing!! 10stone is a phenominal loss. You say ur maintaining isnt going so well, I would disagree because ur on top of it and losing the small gain u had... thats certainly where I hope to be in a year or so x

Awesome JustJools, Rendaridra & Skinnieminnie!! :clap: Heya Rosyro :) Bradgirl dont be disheartened, not all weight gained when dieting is fat. I've had a few gains myself. Just draw a line under it & resolve to do better next week dont let it demotivate you. xx 2lbs down this week!

Aww Rozie Ur not having a great time of it. You have fantastic motivation!! 3st is awesome :). I know what it's like to be in pain and still keep going. I developed tendonitis in my knees through all the exercise I'm doing adn had to get medicated to manage and keep going, because I need to...

6 stone is amazing! and losing weight while pregnant is superhuman. You should feel very proud of yourself. i am surprised the last bit isnt falling off with all the little ones you have to run around after now. x

Your goal doesnt matter, the fact that you have one is great and you are already 1/2 stone closer. Well done!!. My mother has Me and although she has had a gastric band to help with her weightloss she also did something called the lightening process which she is raving about helped her get her...

Thats fantastic :) keep at it x

When I first started I did a vlcd to kick start then I was counting calories, eating what I wanted as long as it was low GI and avoiding all the bad carbs. Now I have a prescribed diet, everything is measured and weighed with the protein, carbs, fats and calories counted and I dont have to...

Cant answer your first question, but as to the second, slimfast & Cambridge diet are both almost all liquid based. have you considered protein shakes? ( nb I am not recommending the diets, just stating fact)

You were strong yesterday, you can be tomorrow. Today was a blip. Be good for the rest of the week, a few more workouts, accept that the result this week may not be great, but next week you will do better :). xxx

size 18 isnt too big, I was still getting in rides at a size 22. I'm 5'7 and I weighed 17 stone when I was a size 18. Just to give you a comparison. 52-54 inches is a size 26 which sounds about right cos I stopped going on rides when I hit a size 24 as I didnt feel secure in the restraints...

No move for me this week. Well done Rendaridra & Bobbi !! :happy096:

I have a protein shake for breakfast and a half scoop in my morning and afternoon snacks. I'm on a prescribed diet which provides a 45/45/10 percentage ratio of Carbs, protein and fat. High protein doesnt mean ONLY protein. I work out 6 times a week with a trainer either at bootcamp or in the...

I already posted about this here.... http://www.minimins.com/strugglers-restarters/275816-my-motivation-lose-weight.html

Look forward to hearing how the rest of the day goes for you :)

oooh how did I miss this thread? I like my boobs, prolly cos they're the only part of me that didnt get fat and stayed a decent size the rest of me got lost under the layers somewhere and I'm only just getting reacquainted with the rest of me. I like my hair too x

I think its such a shame you dont feel like you should. I completely identify with this as I believe I changed to conform to my work expectations and society and started to dress in a way that didnt reflect the inner me. I have been through so much other change that I can see its not just the...

7 months to lose 4 stone is highly achieveable without pills (a loss of just under 2lbs per week). There are many ppl following Slimmers world that might agree they dont feel hungry and dont need anything else and some get much better results too. Personally I would save my money, but I really...

I thought I would have the same issue, but we eat a lot less than we used to as a family because cravings are kept at bay. I have 4 kids and we found that the hot meat section in morrison's do 2 cooked chickens for £7. They look small but they actually provide two meals and we get those for...

Normally a protein shake and fruit which is great at the moment while strawberries are in season and taste so good. But this morning is day 7 so I have egg on toast instead with extra fruit at snack time instead :)

I work at home.... absolutely the worst place to have self control when the kitchen is just next to my office.

This made me smile today (and wish I could grow taller!) :)

You can get vegetarian sugar free stuff too in holland and barret

I had hypnotherapy many years ago for weightloss and it had no effect whatso ever although I admit it can work for some and have friends that have successfully given up smoking with it..... what I'm saying is that if it does work for you the health benefits must far outway the risks and...

I have tried everything historically and lost about a stone then stopped losing and gave up. This time for a whole lot of reasons that I posted somewhere else I have stuck it out and am currently 6 months into my journey. I thought I would share with you all the videos that made me change...

Try looking at the Low Amylose Diet for some new inspiration :) It makes it easier to remember which foods you can eat in abundance and which you should avoid. Drink plenty and try to walk more (aerobic exercise is a must). Dont do too much too soon, build it up a bit at a time. Good luck xxx

Low carb isnt the same as low GI... just saying. I take a menopause supplement with chromium in it.

Has your Gp suggested any treatment? have you told your doctor how it's affecting you? Its a shame that there is so much media pressure for women to wax themselves to an inch of their life. Did you know that in China it is socially accepted that women shave their chins the same as men? You...

I know what you mean,but to help I always look in the discount sections and for deals, most fruit can be frozen rather than letting it ripen too much and missing out on deals.

Reading things like this make me chuckle (sorry) There were many build up factors to the start of my weightloss, but the biggest was watching my mum get a real bypass and the realisation that its not a quick fix and doesnt change any habits you have. Since her op my mum lost 26kg and I started...

I shopped only online for years until I had to save money when hubby got laid off (all shopping, not just food). Pre planning my menus, creating a shopping list and refusing to go down certain aisles really helped. Having him with me to keep focused on the list helped too - but if he started...

Definitely not enough to live on and everytime you try to stop your diet your liver wil soak up all the energy it can which will make you gain lbs so you really arent doing yourself any favours. If you were to eat 2000 calories and workout until you at least are out of breathe and sweating...

Yeah Sugar free jelly is awesome!!! ;)

@Lightheart click on this link Hydration calculator | WaterAid :) @ Serenity Thats what I thought!! My weight isnt even on it, but I have been drinking much more and am peeing more, but not excessively. Someone once told me that only clear pee thorugh the day is an indicator that you are...

I would disagree that its not the diet that made me fat... it was the lack of exercise. I had hormone issues before I ever went on any diet so again dieting didnt create that. I lost all my muscle tone and really paid the price when a hip injury imobilised me and took 2 years to recover from...

If you have a back problem I would have to say walking and core strengthening are enough, just take it slow and let your doctor know your plans. Only you know what you are capable of. I had a hip injury and lack of movement made my back and core weak. When I started out I couldnt walk to the...

The 7lbs you gained back was water and glycogen stored in your liver and is inevitable when you have been on a vlcd If you eat less than your bmr your body desperately tries to hold onto everything it can. It's important to realise its not fat gain and you should have noticed your weight level...

How long did it take to lose the 4st and what else was your friend doing? I mean diet and exercise etc

Thats Awesome!!! :) I believe they should offer tummy tucks as standard to people who they would have referred for a band/bypass. Not everyone would take it up but you deserve it for all your hard work.

I see ur in Scotland... there a Challenge Scotland walk in Edinburgh that I'm doing which is 12 miles (19km) on 24th June. You could raise some money while you're doing it! :). Dunno how close u are to Edinburgh though Awesome job btw!!

If you are determined and have no underlying metabolic problem, & 9 stone isnt below your ideal weight for your size and frame.... yes it's completely possible :) Good luck xx

I can speak from experience that it will boost your loss initially, but as your muscles get stronger they demand more energy and if you arent feeding them your body will try to hold onto everything it can. I am not doing the cambridge diet, but I started on a vlcd and to break through my...

Finally broke my plateau with a 4 lb loss this week :)

I was told that a refeed every now and again is good because it keeps your liver on it's toes and boots your metabolism. Any weight gained isnt fat it's glucosamine (and its associated water) stored in the liver which wil depleted really quickly if you get straight back on the wagon. Keep at it :)

Have a search online for the couch to 5k plan which gives a program of 3 workouts over 9 weeks, if your a bit more in shape than a couch potato you can probably pick it up a bit further along.

Awesome job! well done :)

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I am still stuck with 0lbs lost for the last 3 weeks. I have developed tendonitis in my knees and had to reduce the intensity of my workouts which is highly frustrating. if it werent for the inches lost I might have given up by now, but got to keep going

sorry it took a while to respond... Avoid "root" vegetables. Eating leafy, green vegetables is ideal for PCOS sufferers because these contain less sugar and are absorbed into the body of women with PCOS faster than root vegetables like potatoes and carrots. fair enough if you dont like...

Reading about very low calorie diets and the positive effects on insulin resistance will be all the motivation you need to stick with LL. I looked at it, but decided to spend money on a personal trainer instead cos I was having so many issues moving. The science behind it works for ppl...

6 months ago I couldnt walk but I am now working towards running, I too have a personal trainer session once a week for weight training and do various activities through the week ranging fitness videos to simply time on my eliptical trainer. I do at least an hour every day. Walking isnt enough...

I kick started my diet with a liquid diet, when onto the low calorie/low carb diet I lost 4lbs in my first week of that.

you can always focus ur exercise on abs and arms and have a washboard stomache by the time your leg heals :)

I made a chocolate cake for my daughters birthday at her request. I rarely bake fro the family because i have poor control. When I called her and her friends to eat it she said she wasnt hungry so the blasted thing is screaming at me from the cupboard. If its not gone tomorrow I will take it...

Paying for portion control. For someone struggling to control food addiction it could be the life raft they need.

I see a personal trainre once a week for strength and muscle tone and the rest of the week I do at least 1 hour of movement, I try to shake it up so I dont get bored and the only rule is that I must break a sweat so if I go for a walk and I'm not puffing and panting I have to jog a little (...

thanks for the support :)

I have struggled with PCOS for 14 yrs and only just now got my head around it. Personally I would ditch the carrots and replace with celery and beware hidden sugars in the fruit you are eating. The diet Soda too. Google "PCOS and low calorie sweeteners". Any kind of sugar/artificial...

Awesome work and you look amazing!!

You're very brave going alone, which shows your determination. If it worked before It will work again. Good luck !

Yeah I would put it down to physiological changes and healing. But this is why you have to be kinder to yourself when you are sick or injured and not get hung up about it until your body is well enough to do more. You are doing all you can. I hope you have a speedy recovery xx

You're probably right about the shoe size, I had water which has improved now and I have recently discovered I have fallen arches (all the weight on them for years hardly surprising) which means my feet have stretched out, cos now I have some good insoles they arent as long. Shoes are a...

Awesome!!

I have syndrome x, but I didnt know until I was diagnosed with a scan of my ovaries and uterus after severe pain following the birth of my DD (14 ys ago). It wasnt until a year later that I had an insulin sensitivity test that was positive. I have all the symptoms - no periods, acne...

google "multi way bra", you can get bras that have straps that can be adjusted to be worn with all kinds of shape dresses. I got one from Yoursclothing last year its fab but dont know if they still do them... worth a look :)

I'm 5'7 too before i started losing I was a size 28 (at 27.5 stone), now am a size 24 ( 23.5 stone) When I was 16 stone I was a size 18-20 so for me i definitely have seen a correlation between the two and each size is 1.5 stone. The problems i have in stores a re more my feet which have grown...

Each pound off is a milestone and one step closer to your goal. If others can do it so can you! I keep looking at success stories on youtube they really help, and everyone here is so supportive if you keep checking in you'll surely stay focused enough to get to the end :)

Hi all. I have been visiting these forums for some months but only signed up today. The thread title doesnt mean i want to be 12 stone... I needed to lose 12 stone so i am no longer in the obese category on those lovely charts in the doctors office. I am already 1/4 way through a mammoth...

13 weeks is awesome!! your officically an ex smoker :)

I'm in West Lothian and I too am trying to jog... baby steps at the moment though (could hardly walk at all last summer). Are you planning on doing any of the marathons coming up this summer?

The very fact that you want to is the first step. Next is putting that into action. I have been smoke free for 4 yrs and had to get smoking out of the way before focusing on my weight. I cant say it made me put weight on cos I was doing that already while I was smoking! (kind of another...

I once read that water is the magic potion for weightloss... I look forward to your report at the end of the week :)

I have this and although I didnt do it for 30 days. It is defintely good for all levels and got me started on the path to fitness :) I havent got past stage one (so out of shape!)

That is an amazing loss in that time!! thanks for sharing :)

I started late November at 374lb... I'm trying not to think about stones and just watching the pounds one by one, but I was getting close to 27stone. I am now 330 which is 23.5 stones I think. I have dropped 2 dress sizes and can actually run for a short time whereas last year IU struggled to...

At the start of the year I was 358lbs and my first goal is 200lb which is mammoth 11stone to lose. I have until my 40th next November (2013) to get to 200 or less. I started at the end of last year just before xmas so far this year I have lost 23lbs and I struggle with the curse of PCOS.

I have 2 children and didnt know about PCOS until after my first, although it took 3 years to fall with each of them and I agree with Skinnymum each time I followed a No sugar diet and cut out the carbs. I dont want more kids, but putting that into place with exercise and I'm now seeing the...

Hi, this is my first post on this site, I kinda didnt feel qualified to give support when I was struggling so much myself. I was diagnosed with PCOS 14 years ago and have only ever managed to lose 1 or 2 stone following different diet clubs (inluding slimmers world) as soon as I stopped the...