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Hope you're nephew is ok ((hugs)) worrying time for you all but a very common op means he's in the best hands.

Food for today: Porridge pouch with skimmed milk banana 2 poached eggs, 1 slice white bread toasted with butter Homemade pasta bolognaise with veg and cheese topping. Not exactly low cal, but it's family life and this is treat free today - which is hurting as my kids have just had a...

Thanks both! :) Feels good to have gotten back there, and after running too. I did think about going home after running but just thought I'm here may as well get in the door! lol I need to sort the machine key out for the gym machines though as couldn't find mine and they used to work without...

Well done! :)

Gym today - Wasn't open when I thought it was so I headed along a coastal path / cycle track to run / walk. Did a Couch to 5k week 1 day 1. Got back to gym and did: 10 mins bike 10 mins cross trainer (HIIT intervals) 5 mins walk 14.84 mins / 2000m on the rower 5 mins walk all done and felt...

Weighed in at 220lbs Downwards I go.. dressed for the gym at 7.50am first time that has happened for a long time!

I dread to work out tomorrow what i weigh now and what I have to lose. At my heaviest Iv'e been 230lbs at my lightest in the last 10 years I was 170lbs.. big range so I need to be a bit more pro-active So, tomorrow I'm going back to the leisure centre, and getting my head back in the game of...

Have a chat to your consultant, now, rather than the end of the week, then you can plan on what you have, and what if any you can afford. :) I'd come up the plans slowly but be sure to limit my calories and carbs a bit for a while - you can still lose weight at 1000-1200 calories, especially...

I've been eating off a side plate, it definitely makes a difference to my mindset when i see food on it! lol Yikes at the salad but it's not worth that money either, I'm not a big salad person (hence why I'm here..) salad to me is cous cous, eggs, pasta that sort of thing. lol Well another...

RuthG - 10.5lbs MizKirsty - 14lbs Shazzy_shaz - 10lbs / 4lb lost / 6lbs to go Shelly - 14lbs / 4lbs lost/ 10lbs to go Znl - 14 lbs Mazza64 - 14lbs / 8lb lost / 6lbs to go Marthacol1988- 14lbs bride2be2014 - 13lbs / 6lb lost / 6lb to go Manx_yessir - 10lbs Willpowerwoman - 7lbs JaneN - 14lbs /...

You need to update the list with your details :) just to keep it straight RuthG - 10.5lbs MizKirsty - 14lbs Shazzy_shaz - 10lbs / 4lb lost / 6lbs to go Shelly - 14lbs / 4lbs lost/ 10lbs to go Znl - 14 lbs Mazza64 - 14lbs / 8lb lost / 6lbs to go Marthacol1988- 14lbs bride2be2014 - 13lbs / 6lb...

Starlit_Cazza 56lb, 3lb off 53lb to go MizKirsty -25lb (-11, 14 to go) RuthG -46lb 31lbs off, 15lbs to go. MollyAntoinette - 48lb Harassed_mother -42lbs (-15lbs ) 27lbs to go Mrsmya2210- 56lb to go - 8lb,5lb,2lb off 41lb to go Chlo -42lbs (1lb off - 41lbs to go) Caz can do it 35 lbs (-19...

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Good luck everyone :) I'm in the xmas challenge too but up'd this a bit as looks like I'll bypass my goal for xmas. Fingers x'd I hit this though as seems a bit much with a day off.. but i've set it.. need to go for it! lol RuthG - 10.5lbs MizKirsty - 14lbs Shazzy_shaz - 10lbs! Shelly -...

Day three is the hardest day.. dig in deep and once ketosis fully kicks in you'll do better. Keep going though, don't give up! if you have key times you eat (for me it's after dinner - pudding, sweets etc) then keep yourself busy and have PLANS for what you'll do if you start wanting food...

I've decided on xmas day off only. I'm lucky we only have one xmas dinner as no parents and we're miles from family. So it'll be french toast (fresh eggs with white bread) for breakfast, then roast dinner lunch and chocolate trifle (homemade) for dinner :) sod it.. nothing comes between me and...

I would say it's fine!! Jump in :) post your details on teh end of the list: Quick update, change of time to weigh in from morning (pre-breakfast) to evening, so didn't expect much and week 3.. 2lb gone, so that is fine by me! :) onwards to week 4 and back to morning weigh in. :)...

I picked up a sample of this to try - so fingers x'd and I'll use your tips, am going to try it with butterscotch :) Hope I like it!

10lb is a fantastic loss!! well done!

Ticking along nicely.. had a meal with friends today and managed just a chicken breast and salad - small salad. Was tiny on the plate, but really enjoyed it. Mental note to get used to plates not being full of food, and also think about a smaller plate at home.

it's not cheesy! it's well earned and inspirational!

you need to copy and paste the entire list above, then add yourself to the bottom :)

Well done! Seriously massive difference, you truly don't look like you have 30lb left to lose but hope it goes well for you getting to goal! :)

I did cambridge before and froze tetra's but have now been told this removes all vitamins / minerals so be careful doing this. I haven't tried mix-mousse yet, but am hoping to soon. :)

This needs to be a sticky! lol I have joined the xmas challenge but am only planning xmas day off (give me strength to keep to that plan) so with that in mind.. RuthG - 10.5lbs MizKirsty - 14lbs Shazzy_shaz - 10lbs! Shelly - 14lbs Znl - 14 lbs Mazza64 - 14lbs Marthacol1988- 14lbs :)...

try adding some spinach in too, I did atkins along time ago and slacked on veggies if I'm honest. lol it does work though :)

great to have you on board! Seriously you can do this, just dig deep and remember you're not alone. Well done on 100% :) I found what helps is to tell myself I can't eat a single thing (other than drinks) after I've had my final shake. It really does work, almost like a medical reason for it...

haha that is a LOT Of banana shakes.. not sure I could survive on that! :p keep being good and I'm sure you'll do well, if not started Cambridge you could do the shakes then as they'll limit your calories intake. I have done that with slimfast till saw my consultant, doens't put you in ketosis...

Nooo those celeb slims must be like slimfast all sugar.. don't do it if you're on cambridge already. you'll kick yourself out of ketosis for sure. If you get hungry the SS+ allows a bit of food, I had a boiled egg the other day, can't say it was fab without toast and butter, but hey, it stopped...

I'm hoping I beat it and stay on track.. I'm planning xmas day 'off' but really REALLY want to get back to it.. I know it's gonna be tough. Starlit_Cazza 56lb, 3lb off 53lb to go MizKirsty -25lb (-11, 14 to go) RuthG -46lb 31lbs off, 15lbs to go. MollyAntoinette - 48lb Harassed_mother...

Well done Pixie Queen! I did it too!! Done! Lost 22lbs in 24 days :D:D:D RuthG - 16lbs (-9.5lbs, 6.5lbs to go) michele1975 - 14lbs (6.3kgs ) MizKirsty - 12lbs Laurenmummy1 - 15lbs shrinkingalice - 18lbs (15.5lbs off, 2.5lb to go) Harassed mother -14lbs (-1lb) 13lb to go Arnelpa - 10lbs...

That would be great :) so sorry for not being around, laptop was away for repair. :( Week 2 brings me to 14.5lb - I can't quite believe it and know that won't last, but chuffed Iam! lol My consultant is away for a week but FB'ing me regularly so that's nice. Hope you have your shakes soon, is...

WI after 5 days had me 7.5lb down!! really pleased as this was during my Totm and after breakfast. :) Looking forward to this weeks losses, all going well and enjoying. Stupidly forgot porridges so having a shake for breakfast, doesn't work as well for me but it's fine. I'll remember next week! lol

7.5lb down - in 5 days!! :) RuthG - 16lbs (-6lbs, 10lbs to go) michele1975 - 14lbs (6.3kgs ) MizKirsty - 12lbs Laurenmummy1 - 15lbs shrinkingalice - 18lbs Harassed mother -14lbs (-1lb) 13lb to go Arnelpa - 10lbs LittleJade - 7lb Menekse - 20lb (10lbs gone = 10lbs to go) hopeforskinnimini -20lb...

Starlit_Cazza 56lb, 3lb off 53lb to go MizKirsty -38lb (-11, 27 to go) RuthG -46lb 27.5lbs off, 18.5 lbs to go. MollyAntoinette - 48lb Harassed_mother -42lbs (-15lbs ) 27lbs to go Mrsmya2210- 56lb to go - 8lb,5lb,2lb off 41lb to go Chlo -42lbs (1lb off - 41lbs to go) Caz can do it 35 lbs...

This is following on from an idea on another site. Today is Day 1 of the challenge, for 100 days! Taking it up to 2nd April 2014 so through all those 'important' dates we put before our hearts desire sometimes. I wondered if anyone would like to join me in the challenge. You could add an app...

don't look at whats done, speak to your consultant, move on from now, no more bad eating, if you really want it you're gonna have to dig deep and get through this. Might be an idea to start a new thread so others can see it and support / give more ideas etc? You can do this.. one day at a time.

Lovely post and success story! Well done :) I'd forgotten how much i like yoga.. I'm going back for sure. Thanks,

AMAZING progress! Well done - truly hope you can see the changes in you, you look far happier and healthier as well as slimmer of course. Can't believe your first goal was 10 stone but I know you'll make it and be triumphant when you do! Well done for changing your life! you are an inspiration!

I remember your journey from when I was here before. totally inspiring and a shame can't get the blog links to work now, but glad to read you maintained - I'm sure you still are and reaping the rewards. I read your post on the two types of people who do VLCD and you're so right!!

Ahh Thanks, and yes we are! lol sorry thought maybe it was a closed event thing. :)

When we look in the mirror we don't see a number.. we see our shape.. 5" is amazing!! and in fiarness so is 3.5lb that is 14lb in 4 weeks.. spot on!

I know someone who used Cambridge when I did in the past, after seeing my losses on it. She did it monday - friday and 'ate and drank what she wanted' at the weekend.. her words. I was amazed at her will power for going back on on a monday, but she lost about 4 stone 'her way'. Her reasons were...

How do you find it? Do you still replace meals and just have a dinner or how do you manage it? I have a history of over eating, it took me a long time to admit that, even at 17stone I'd say I don't eat that much. But the wrong things, and too large serving sizes add up. I have yo-yo'd a...

Day two went well, have had a few 'oooh I could just have'... moments today, but ignored them and distracted myself. :) Day three is done, final shake is hot and in my cup now. I am pretty good at not eating after 8pm so once I get there I'm home and dry. How you doing?

How you doing? Hope step 2 is working for you.

Well TOTM came along today. Feeling pants, didn't make it to uni, though I was up dressed and on route.. I forgot my pin for my card at the petrol station! Cue hubby to the rescue and making me late so no point commuting in for 1 lecture. :( I know it's kinda funny and to be honest likely did me...

haha yeah, I'd love to believe in that phrase. Forever on this journey that's me. Day three is almost done now and all going well :) I see my counsellor on Friday too so looking forward to that. :) How you doing? hope it's ticking along for you.

Day 2 done 100% :) In Uni tomorrow armed with shakes. I don't eat before I leave anyhow so nothing new there. :) Appointment with my councellor is Friday, short of a week but will be great to see how I'm going. :) Keep me strong for Friday night too (normally treat night in our house).

Well done ladies!! Great inspiration and must be amazing to be at goal.

I'm only just starting out, but have done cambridge before. you COULD stay in ketosis if you wanted and still eat meat. Just not all the veg n' trimmings. Another way to think of it is a step up - if you look at the website there are steps where you have shakes and a meal, so you could have 2...

Well done on the 10lb! Fantastic :)

Fantastic!! Great losses, well done :)

Love your thread in here, both you and Caz are amazing for longevity and sticking with it. Maintaining over xmas when you've come so far would be a great thing too. Keep up the great work ladies. I'm reading and taking all the inspiration I can get! :)

Just saw your pics from the summer and wanted to say well done! Really glad you're still on the journey and doing so well balancing uni as well :) I'm new / returning to cambridge. I've kept some of my weight off but fluctuated this year so time to sort it out. :) I'm a mature student in Uni...

Wow incredible progress! Look forward to catching up and hearing how you're doing now. Well done on changing your life!!

Wowee I don't see flabby arms or fat, I see fantastic weight loss!! Seriously well done and in keeping on going too. Hope you're continuing to do well - you have earnt every item of clothes you wear that is tiny (what size were you before and now ? ), every compliment and every lb more you...

Loss of guilt must be amazing! :) I must admit I just bout made it out of 'obese' this year, and got excited but almost nervous, not sure why. I do wish you great success, and day 2 for me is done.. 3 meals a rumbling tummy but a motivated mind! ;)

Fingers x'd I can see this sort of losses. How are you all doing?

Hi all :) Well done restarting and hope your'e doing well. I restarted yesterday. It's years since I did cambridge last but need to get my head in gear after gaining 2 stone this year. I'm fluctuating far too much for my liking. Look forward to seeing you around. :) Keep up the great work!!

Went well :) was a killer walking in the door to smells of cooking (hubby does the cooking) but had a lovely hot shake / chocolate so felt lovely. :) I remember really struggling at the one month stage before but lasted a few months, the losses are the motivation for sure though. :) I do want to...

You deleted me off.. is it not ok to join?

Hi and well done so far, now.. here's a hand offered, i'm on day 2 today so we can get to ketosis together. :) You're doing great, but that 5lb is mainly water so don't be down about it. :) Well done so far, you can do this!!

Well done! great losses and look at that bmi fall!! Bet you feel great, thanks for the post.. I'm just starting out (after using it many years ago).

Hi, is it too late to join just for the last stretch? Would really help me stay on track as I've just restarted. :) Assuming it's ok: I STS this week :) RuthG - 16lbs (-6lbs, 10lbs to go) michele1975 - 14lbs (6.3kgs ) MizKirsty - 12lbs Laurenmummy1 - 15lbs shrinkingalice - 18lbs Harassed...

To be honest I'd just keep drinking, it's great to keep your skin fresh and the ketones 'moving' out of your body :) You won't feel thirsty if you don't need it. ;) I think in normal life we don't drink enough - or that is the case for me anyhow. lol

Wow huge congratulations and well earned! I'd much rather a consultant have lost a lot of weight than a small amount. Really shows true commitment to the plan and staying power! That is what I need in a consultant!! You look amazing, but the benefits in you must be much more than just those in...

Day 1 done and going strong today :) Feel really motivated so looking forward to what is to come.. Will be lovely to move back down into the 100's and get back to where I was at the start of the year around the end. :) Am looking past the new year and xmas too into spring and a riding event I...

I could only dream of these numbers, but day one for me and thanks for the inspiration!! 1 month and it's my youngest girls birthday. I'd be over the moon to be 14lb down let alone somewhere near your numbers. Keep up the great work and pat yourself on the back!!

Lost 4st on Cambridge about 9 years ago. Have since gone up and down in weight using other diets - and having a baby. But never to my heaviest. I'm on a trend of going up in weight but have been weight training for the last year, have stopped this for the last couple of months but want to get...

Really inspiring pics! Well done!

Huge congrats! just short of 4 stone is a major achievement bet you are feeling great too as well as the 'label' loss ;)

Well done :) great loss and achievement on finishing first week :)

Hi all I wondered if I could join. Starlit_Cazza 56lb, 3lb off 53lb to go MizKirsty -38lb (-11, 27 to go) RuthG -46lb 27.5lbs off, 18.5 lbs to go. MollyAntoinette - 48lb Harassed_mother -42lbs (-15lbs ) 27lbs to go Mrsmya2210- 56lb to go - 8lb,5lb,2lb off 41lb to go Chlo -42lbs (1lb off...

Great idea, I might use some dumbbells I have, for kg's lost. :) my weight loss is going towards lowering the weight class I'm in for powerlifting so there is a relevance. I don't use the dumbbells as they're too light now.

Well done Sparkles! :) Great going as calorie counting can be tricky to get at first when you leave a diet.

maiasmum- 5lbs (0.5 lbs down,4.5 lbs to go) Caroline G - 6lbs (2.5lbs down, 3.5lbs to go) laurenmay - 10lbs (0lbs down, 10lbs to go) Miss_c1985 - 10lbs (0lbs down, 10lbs to go) Jules - 10lbs ( 0lbs down 10lbs to go) mrs-s - 6lbs (2lbs down 4lbs to go) Rigby - 8lbs (0lbs down, 8lbs to go)...

xSinead - 6 stone to go JaneN - 2 stone 1lb to go - 6/35 lost newgirl-x - 3 stone 5lbs to go Blue Butterfly - 92lbs to go. 6/98 lost. Rigby - 43lbs to go / 0lbs lost jules81 60lbs to go/0lbs lost Meliososo - 28lb to go/0lb lost Hippychick85- 57lb to go/0lb lost Shnooony - 96lbs to go / 0lb lost...

Still ticking along... down to 13st 1lb so thats great news :) 3 more lbs to hit my June goal and it's only the 15th. :) PMDD has hit leaving me ultra tired the last few days but off for another sitting on my half sleeve tattoo today, should be (fingers x'd) the penultimate sitting. :) Will...

Good day eating wise yesterday :) Felt sick a few times though but ignored it and all ok. Down 1lb today to 184.5 :D 4.5 to go in June if I can make that I'll be super happy but either way I'm going down again and that feels great. First date night since we moved to Wales and away from...

I love my veggie growing too :) isn't it so satisfying to eat something you grew yourself? And know it's full of goodness too. Well done on your 7lb loss that is FANTASTIC! So glad you're feeling stronger now too and got lots of support. x

And another Jane too! :) Sorry to hear you're going through a rough time at the moment. I'm a returner to Minimins - been coming here for years but just set up a new log in as in my brain fog I couldn't remember my old one. I've been diagnosed with PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) which...

Can't believe last night was the final one ever. They did it justice and loved the whole show. It managed to laugh at itself in so many ways and often had me chuckling. A Shame to see it go. Any other fans out there?

From London now living in SW Wales (not far from Llanelli)

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Was excited when I saw this thread.. anyone interested in reviving it? or is there anywhere I can go on the board for support / diet talk related to depression? I'm on anti-D's and am worried these will make it harder. :(

Hi and Welcome - I'm a recent returner to minimins. Am also calorie counting. Have you worked out how many works for you? there is a site called my fitness pal that helps you work out how many you can eat, you can log foods and exercise etc there too - but the forums are nice here so don't...

Just wanted to say a huge congratulations! Your weight loss is totally inspiring :) I am 4 stone down on my heaviest and have always found 1200-1400 cals work for me, it's got to a point now where I don't really need to add them up, I know what I can and can't eat and when I'm being good that...

Thanks :) explains all I need to know.

I must confess I am a daily weigher, but I don't see anything wrong with it. If you want to SEE weight loss then perhaps track your inches and also your weight in a spreadsheet daily (inches fortnightly) then over the month you'll be able to SEE the loss you had for that month. You've done so...

Morning all! :) no weight loss to report from the weekend but despite being a bit naughty (in the shape of a meal out saturday and a pudding last night) I am back on track today and the same weight so very relieved! :) Really want to see more progress this week so gotta be strong. :) Hope...

I flew at about 16 stone and didn't need an extension. It did worry me but I think flight attendants do so much work they are asked many times so the embarrassment is on our part not anything new to them. :) Hope you enjoy your holiday.. don't let the flight spoil it. :)

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Wasn't great over weekend but am the same weight so not so bad. :) Back on track today, using slimfast and maximuscle protein bar for meal replacements when I need them. Mood wise I'm not in too bad a place :) premenstrual week coming up but feel fine now and just generally a little tired...

maiasmum- 5lbs (0.5 lbs down,4.5 lbs to go) Caroline G - 6lbs (0lbs down, 6lbs to go) laurenmay - 10lbs (0lbs down, 10lbs to go) Miss_c1985 - 10lbs (0lbs down, 10lbs to go) Jules - 10lbs ( 0lbs down 10lbs to go) mrs-s - 6lbs (2lbs down 4lbs to go) Rigby - 8lbs (0lbs down, 8lbs to go) Venus_Blue...

Neighbours on the TV, wind blowing a good en outside and typing of my daughter on the computer. :)

I've gone for 'old school' tattoo / sailor / rockabilly style artwork. A mix of images including a 50's microphone with 3 playing cards with my daughters initials, an 8 ball, horse shoe and rose, dagger and skull (very girlie skull I love it) and swallows amongst others. :) The background will...

Can I join in please? I'm just getting back on track and have lost 4lb this week but would like to lose another 5lb to take me back into 12 stone range :) I won't add myself to the list till its sorted just in case I make it worse! lol

Seems like yesterday we were watching that series! I am really dissapointed by this time seems more like a 'celebrity' as they're just as vain and fake.

I do like them but haven't seen them.. sadly don't get to many gigs these days but hope you enjoy! It's really rough losing a favourite band. :( never say never these days though! lol

I'm not one for many of those, but I am gutted to lose Desperate Housewives and dreading Dexter going next series. I miss 6 feet under too. I am relieved to see biggest loser and body of proof is safe along with some of the NCIS cop type shows :)

xSinead - 6 stone to go JaneN - 2 stone 3lb to go - 4lb lost Copy, paste and Add yourselves. :D

Feeling brighter today. :) Ovulation past thankfully. Took my horse to the yard today to have the farrier trim his feet.. it was chucking down so we got drenched but managed to stay positive about it and have fun in the puddles and ignored the wind well. lol 1 hour walking in total was good...

I love tattoo's and after years of waiting (I had 3) I have 'treated myself' to a half sleeve, it's almost done. :)

Ahh nice! I've only got two other tattoo's but the half sleeve incorporated my first ever tattoo which is 15 years old now, so needed a freshen up but I didn't want to get rid of it (to my tattoo artists dismay). lol I love my half sleeve though and am looking forward to the finishing to see it...

They say change comes when you admit you have a problem, and you have realised how much you've consumed so I guess that will help you face the reality of it, and go forward from here. You can do it, you know how to do it.. MFP is a great tool as well as minimins. Stay strong and you'll lose...

Thanks if not then I'll jump into a 30 DS but accept I may not manage it everyday like I did before. I didn't skip a day in the 30. I don't feel that emotionally strong at the moment. Am thinking I will ride my bike later when I watch something on TV. P.S. thanks for the support - hope you get...

Hmm hadn't thought about SMART goals but we have covered them this term in Uni. I really struggled to use one in a recent essay (to my lecturers dismay). lol Good thinking though just may help me. Thanks

Great post - and love your tattoo :) I'm 4 stittings into a half sleeve :) 2 more to go and I'm done (for now). lol

Thanks I have done 30DS before - only a few months back i completed it and moved onto P90X but I've had a crash of my mood since then so this is my first step to get myself back to working out almost daily. :) 30 DS is in my plan along with my exercise bike (which is gathering dust at the moment...

Congrats inspriational losses and love your signature. Thanks for sharing.

Amazing progress you must be over the moon! Congratulations.

Hope you're getting on well and find Minimins a great support too. :)

Hi and welcome, i'm new back too after a break. Hope you enjoy minimins and do well on lipotrim.

Day 2 back at minimins, down 1.5lb today so that's good news. Still feeling really down today but keeping my head in the game of not eating rubbish. Not eating much today but not hungry. Got to remember to keep drinking. joined a christmas challenge to try and keep myself on track. Also aiming...

Tentatively I'm with you! :) You are all doing so well but I've had some emotional issues with a mood disorder, but trying to lose 2 and a half stone. So I'd love to be there for xmas, I have aimed for it for my 41st birthday 6 weeks after xmas but to be there before would be wonderful. :) I...

Ok, some days I top 30 days by as much as four times, but I'm trying to get back to REGULAR exercise. So wondered if anyone fancies a 5x 30 mins exercise challenge? We can choose whatever we like, but for 5 days a week we need to be good and move our butts. Fancy it? I could really use the...

Counselling takes a long time to get arranged these days but you can talk to your doctor and look at your options. There is never any pressure to take counselling and if you do go along and don't like it then you can change or stop. I have had issues of depression recently and had to face up...

Great post thanks :) worked out my numbers a while back and after playing around with them I do find if I eat my calories back i don't lose. :$ I think everybody is different. :$ I do eat after working out but always count this in my calories.

Just wanted to say what an interesting thread. I like to supplement with protein as I'm veggie and it stops me getting hungry, I am getting back on the wagon now after a break of 6 months so will keep all the points in mind. Thanks.

I used hypnobirthing mp3's for my daughters birth at home without pain relief so have found this helpful in the past. Can you PM me details of where you got your sessions from etc please? This sounds really interesting and hope it continues to be a great success for you. The mind is a powerful...

Hey all, I'm veggie and have been most of my life but been back to it the last 4 years. :) Time is ticking by eh! Adding protein is tricky whilst losing weight sometimes but I do manage it and when I'm busy I do 'cheat' and use meal replacement bars such as slimfast or maximuscle. Anyone...

After struggling for most of this year I am trying to get my head back to 2011 and lose some of the weight I've gained. I'm up 14lb since Summer 2011 and 7lb since Easter. Accountability is important and whilst I am not beating myself up about the gains I do want to stop them in their tracks...

Hi, I've been struggling since breast feeding my youngest eased and my cycle returned. I have been diagnosed with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoria Disorder). This brings with it depression that is making me suicidal and generally unable to function everyday life stuff. I do have around 2 weeks a...

Hi and welcome! :) I'm a returner to minimins and found it a great support last time I was here. Hope you enjoy it, and see the successes you need to sort your BP. Weight is the biggest thing you can change to sort it so well done grabbing the bull by the horns so to speak. Good luck!

Thanks so much Mini - for the welcome back and the advice. I know that VLCD and low carb are not advisable on my meds. As the carbs are advised to be regular intake every few hours. I'm struggling with nausea etc so that has to be taken into account too. I'm veggie so atkins wouldn't work...

I've been here before, have not gained back my weight but have gained 12lb in the last year and 7 of that being since Easter... so it's time for change! I have been diagnosed with a mood disorder and am on Anti-depressants since the start of May. I don't know how this affects my diet options...