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    The Last Stone

    Have been going to Bikram yoga which I am absolutely loving. Last week I weighed in at 9st 6, however I had a 'binge' last night. I ate an entire packet of party rings, a box of smarties and a whole multi pack of hoops and crosses! I haven't ever done something like that before in a secretive...
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    The Last Stone

    1,300 calories yesterday. Porridge with nuts and goji berries for lunch and then a sausage and bean stew thing for dinner with some mashed potato and spinach. Also a cornetto. Went to the gym and did intense HIIT on the treadmill and then some weights/core. I did the plank for 2mins!!!!! Going...
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    The Last Stone

    I had 1,200 calories yesterday so not a fast day but still a good counting day so if I am sensible over the weekend and next week it should be ok. I didn't go to the gym either and weighed in at 9st 7 this morning :( WHOOPS so +2lb from when I got to 9st 5. So stupid I have been floating around...
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    The Last Stone

    Had a good day yesterday 1,350 calories on the dot. I had porridge with added nuts and goji berries for lunch then a chorizo and chickpea stew with spinach for dinner. I also had a homemade eton mess with 1.5 meringue nests and a tablespoon of cream with raspberries and strawberries YUM. Did a...
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    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    Well done Blue Cow!! I definitely agree having someone with you helps to keep you going on the tough bits :) I did the 28min run last night. Weather wasn't great but it could have been worse and I felt warm after the first 5mins so the temperature must have picked up as my hands and ears have...
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    The Last Stone

    Thanks xx OK so restart yesterday and intend to be on best behaviour from now on! I did a successful fast day yesterday which is good, didn't make it to the gym though and have woken up with a headache :( I don't have as many social things on the next couple of weeks which will help and my...
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    The Last Stone

    Hi WW Congrats on your marriage! Bet you are still on a massive high! I'm 26 and a few of my friends have just started getting married, I can't wait but probably not for a couple of years yet :D You have done an amazing job losing those stone and don't worry at all about the extra few after...
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    The Last Stone

    Binged on chocolate. The duck was horrible. Feeling disappointed in myself. Need to focus Positives 1. I weigh under 10 stone and am at a healthy weight for my height 2. I have been exercising consistently since 1st January 3. I have over 1 month to go til Vegas 4. Calorie counting has made...
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    Gemma's Diary

    It's nuts isn't it?! Really makes you consider whether the particular item is "worth" the calories. I found this even more when I started exercising and knew how hard it is to burn off a measley 200/300 calories! Glad you enjoyed the pasta :)
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    The Last Stone

    Had about 700 calories yesterday so not a true Fast Day. I did run for 25mins and do some arm exercises though. Had an amazing dinner of salad (lettuce, cherry toms, cucumber, beetroot and red onion) with a tablespoon of cottage cheese and then 175g of chicken breast strips dry fried with...
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    The Last Stone

    FD gone well, just had two cups of tea and loads of water. 1 tea with milk and 1 without. Not going to have soup this evening though. I am going to make a massive salad with lettuce, cucumber, cherry toms and spring onions then top it with some pan fried chicken breast (100g) and a splodge of...
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    The Last Stone

    Ohhh dear... another weekend, another truckload of food! Def at or about 2,500 Friday - Sunday! :eek: Fine for maintenance but getting me nowhere near my <9st goal. I need to focus as time is slipping away til Vegas on 22nd March. Fast day today, plan on having nothing all day except water and...
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    Slim for spring challenge! 100 days at 100%!!!

    Awesome loss Jo
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    A Healthier Lifestyle Quest!!

    WOW half a stone! Fantastic! Glad things are getting easier at work. Take care
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    The Last Stone

    So yesterday, I had itsu for lunch (165 calories) and did 25mins run at lunchtime. HOWEVER for dinner we went to a new Austrian place and had a massive chicken schnitzel, 3x cocktails, 1/4 portion of fries, spoonful mac'n'cheese and some goats cheese and beetroot salad!!!! AND I had quite a lot...
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    Hello everyone!

    Hi Kate welcome! What a brill loss so far, you must be proud!! Cal counting is really a brill approach to weightloss. Good luck!
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    Lets do this!!

    I had a similar fast dinner but beef strips instead of chicken. Soy sauce/asian flavours are sooo satisfying for low cal :)
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    The Last Stone

    B None L Cup of tea 15 D Brocolli and button mushrooms 82 Soy sauce, garlic, chilli and ginger 10 1 med fried egg 65 Sweet chilli and lime beef strips 212 Meringue nest x3 135 TOTAL 520 Tasty dinner. I actually had less of the beef than I entered into MFP but that should compensate for...
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    The Last Stone

    Going strong so far, have had... 1l water 1 x earl grey tea 1 x peppermint tea 1 x black tea with ss milk Just need to make it through the evening now, never been so excited for a bowl of brocolli!!!! :)
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    Lets do this!!

    Good luck with weigh in LilEm. It sounds like you are off to a great start :)
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    who is fasting today ????

    I am fasting today! 2nd fast of the week (I am on 5:2) Have just had water and tea so far (1 Lady Grey and 1 Peppermint). May have a coffee this afternoon if I am desperate. Plan for this evenings meal is lots of brocolli with chilli, garlic and soy sauce and some beef stir fry strips from...
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    The Last Stone

    Good day yesterday also B None L Oats so simple pot 218 Coffee 14 D Was supposed to be lentil and goats cheese burgers burgers but I didn't follow a recipe and they would hold their form so it was bascially a lentil and goats cheese mash but still super delicious! Red split...
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    Post your fast day meal photos/ideas

    I had a fantastic find for a fast day yesterday... 1x M&S meringue nest (45 cal) and 3 or 4 large strawberries chopped up (30 cal) DELICIOUS, you could use a teeny smidge of cream but I did without and it was still scrumptious
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    The Last Stone

    Good fast day B None L Coffee 14 D Meringue nest 45 Strawberries 60 Highlights hot choc 40 TOTAL 159 I went to Body Balance at the gym (yoga/thai chi/pilates hybrid) Having porridge for lunch today, then running along river with my friend after work - W7R1 (25 mins). Planning on making...
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    The Last Stone

    SUCH A FATTY I will never see the 8s :( :( :( Feb pledges: Get to 9st 2!!!!!!!! No chocolate!!!!!!!!! No white carbs!!!!!!!!!! Stop binging at the weekends!!!!!!!!!! Exercise!!!!!!!!
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    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    Hi Jen, if you are getting out of breath on the 2min runs then slow down for now and work on your stamina. Try and take long breaths not "panting" I think in through the nose, out throught the mouth is best but I generally do what comes naturally haha! Have you got an app to follow to take you...
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    Slim for spring challenge! 100 days at 100%!!!

    Jo I sooooo know how you feel. Honestly I think we have to be happy with what we have and just look at this last bit as long term, it might take 6 months - it might take a year, but if you keep eating healthily and exercising your body will make it to its optimum weight eventually. I would put...
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    The Last Stone

    So frustrating isn't it Jo? Hi Jenny! Congrats on your baby and good luck with calorie counting again xx Yesterdays food... B None L Special k crisps 95 Apple and grapes 46 2x rice cake 60 Peanut butter 95 D Quorn slices 34 Pasta with chicken 498 Aero mousse 97 S Options hot choc 39...
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    A Healthier Lifestyle Quest!!

    Ohh that sounds so horrible. I totally know the feeling of dread for work and its the worst :( Feel for you. Food looks great and don't beat yourself up about missing breakfast or water. Yogurt is a great idea, even a small one and remember teas and the water content in fruit and veg etc is...
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    The Last Stone

    Bad news! Another STS - 2 weeks now grrr. I do seem to lose really slowly and I think the Up & Down of 5:2 can make the scales a bit iffy so trying not to be too disheartened :( Just carrying on with 5:2, healthy eating and exercise- I mean it has to work eventually right? Yesterdays food...
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    Exercise... Eating back the cals/points/syns

    I don't personally - plus I have never totally believed the accuracy of calorie burn estimators even the HRM I had... That said, if I am feeling weak before/during exercise or ridiculously ravenous after I will have a little something extra or perhaps increase my portion for dinner. I think...
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    Ultimate Humiliation

    Oh no! As Firstimer rightly says, memorise that moment and use it as a motivational tool whenever you need a boost. I have been doing 5:2 for a while now and honestly believe it is a sustainable way of eating. The fast days are tough at first but get easier. Wish you all the best with it xxx
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    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    Hi all! I did W6R2 yesterday lunchtime on the treadmill, ran 5min @11kph, then walk 3min @6kph, then run 8min (half at 11 and half at 10), walk 3 again and the final run of 5min probably half 11 and half 10kph again. I have signed up to Race For Life with a team from work. Its in June so...
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    The Last Stone

    Yesterday's food... B None L Options hot choc orange 38 Diet coke 1 D Home made chilli with minced lean pork, mushrooms, onion, courgette, garlic, spices and tomatoes. 2x tablespoons of boiled basmati rice. Sprinkling of grated cheddar 390 Aero mousse 97 TOTAL 526 I went to the gym at...
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    The Last Stone

    Yesterdays food... B None L Client meeting with sandwiches provided. I had 1 chicken, spinach and bacon small sandwich on brown bread and 2x strawberries est 269 D 1/2 pot of Sainsbury Minestrone soup 167 Aero white choc mouse (frozen) 97 TOTAL 533 Felt ill and shattered all day so I didn't...
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    Is losing weight really so expensive?

    I think what you are doing sounds great. Calorie counting is a good way to lose weight sensibly and on a budget. You don't need "shakes and bars" etc to lose weight. Slimming World advocates cooking from fresh but you pay a subscription I think? I reckon calorie counting or even just healthy...
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    It's oh so quiet …. shh …. shh

    Hi SJ I have been 5:2-ing properly since the start of Jan. I feel like I am getting into the swing of things better and better each week. I struggled with my 2nd fast of the week a lot but seem to have got it under control now. I just need to work on not going beserk at the weekends as that...
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    The Last Stone

    Weekend food intake was ridiculous and included - fajitas and tacos on Friday night, hot cross buns Saturday morning then a curry in the evening plus fizzy strawb laces! Sunday I had banana pancakes, a hummus and halloumi burger, tuna steak and sticky toffee pud!! No hope of a loss this week I...
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    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    Hi all, I am jumping in currently about 1/2 way through C25K :) I have done the programme before but always seem to let it slide, then I got a really bad ankle injury in December so have decided to ease my way back in. I started around week 3 I think. Anyway I completed W5R2 on Wednesday...
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    Slim for spring challenge! 100 days at 100%!!!

    Hi Jo I would like to be at goal in 100 days, thats exactly 10lbs to go from here! Should be do-able even with my slower than sloth loss speed!
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    The Last Stone

    MM I love coffee and green tea too. I have these stupid invisalign braces at the moment and you can't drink hot drinks with them in. It is torture!! Had a sucessful fast on Wednesday 462 calories but stayed the same on WI Thursday morning at 9st 5. Its ok though as still on track for my losses...
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    Anyone else doing Couch25k?

    I've done the programme before and am re-doing it at the moment as I had a really bad ankle injury to get over. I am on Week 5 Run 2 (2x 8min runs). Running is SO good for shedding weight fast. It is hard though and doesn't come naturally to everyone (including me!) however if you stick at...
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    The Last Stone

    Thanks dude. Good day yesterday. Tasty food but not too much and did the C25K run along the Thames with my friend even though it was chilly out and I was tired. B None L Tesco chicken and superfood salad 98 (tasteless - won't buy again) Special k cracker crisps 95 Coffee 14 D - turkey...
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    The Last Stone

    Hellooo there so glad you are doing well! I think the last bit is sooo tough but your 100 100% days is a fantastic idea and will get you there no problem! I am really enjoying 5:2 and finding it gets easier each week to keep to the fast and I am getting better at not overeating. I love having...
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    The Last Stone

    Fast day done! 2 egg omelette with salad for dinner :)
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    A Healthier Lifestyle Quest!!

    Sounds tasty Erin! I ate a whole tub of Ben & Jerry's over the course of the weekend ! Very naughty (but very delicious)! Good luck with the exam :)
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    Starting to run... Eventually!

    My only tips would be: 1. Good trainers 2. Good sports bra 3. Keep going It is honestly the best. Using Couch to 10k is a great idea because it gives you a routine (3 runs a week?) and also it tracks and shows your improvement clearly. It is tough getting the motivation to get out the door...
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    The Last Stone

    Well I managed to eat my way through an entire pot of Ben&Jerry's from Friday - Sunday so probably going to have a disappointing weigh in on Thursday! Whoops! Fast day today and feeling fine, will probably have coffee and a nakd bar this afternoon as I am going to the gym after work. Will...
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    The Last Stone

    Thanks Erin I was super happy! Dinner with my parents was delicious but ate A LOT so having a super healthy day today as don't want to ruin my hard work. I managed to do C25K at the gym on my lunch break so that was good and my next run will be at the weekend. Yesterday B - none L Special k...
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    Gemma's Diary

    All sounds delicious :)
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    Sugar alternative

    Truvia is the best one I have tried. I hate the acrid taste of the little pill ones you pop in and all the chemicals scare me!! To be honest I would just try cutting down have 1/2 tsp then 1/4 and see if you can wean yourself all together. Tea is lovely with no sweetness. Until then just count...
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    Spacing out my calories

    I agree do what works for you :) Personally, I am the same and rarely eat breakfast, have a light lunch and most of my calories in the evening. My bf and I work quite late and so usually eat between 8.30 and 9. I have lost weight like this fine as long as you are counting and eating...
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    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Sounds deeelish. Particularly the dinner and pud :)
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    The Last Stone

    9 st 5 this morning wohoooo So happy! I am now 1lb ahead of my "plan" of a pound a week :) I was a bit worried as I didn't go to the gym and didn't have the omlette I planned for dinner but a portion of my homemade cottage pie that I made for my bf and my parents as they were staying...
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    Gemma's Diary

    Good luck Gemma. I hope you can break the cycle with binging. I would suggest doing it gradually. So rather than cold turkey on everything all at once which is a lot of pressure, perhaps break it into smaller targets. For example, you could try and give up chocolate for a month but concentrate...
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    The Last Stone

    Yesterday.......... B Green tea 0 L Tesco edamame bean salad 190 Special k cracker crisps 95 Coffee with ss milk 14 Apple and grape snack pack 46 D Salmon fillet 290 Soya sauce 28 Honey 40 Seasame seeds 20 Seasame oil 68 Sweet chilli sauce 69 Puy lentils and quinoa 222 Green beans 40...
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    Calorie counting, survived week one!

    5lbs is awesome- well done! I am so bad, I never weigh things. I just eye them using the total pack weight as guidance. I try and over estimate in MFP to compensate but its definitely better to be completely accurate at the start :)
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    Any help appreciated! Plateau and getting angry!

    Hi Jo!!! Hope you are well and sorry to hear about the plateau. Must be soo frustrating as I know you are totally in the zone. Others have given some good advice I think. Would you consider 5:2? Or perhaps a super low carb day a week? Just keep trucking and you will get there eventually! I...
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    Low calorie snacks??

    Really good ideas here :) I love graze. Also rice cakes with a thin scrape of peanut butter or even nutella is a winner, you can have 2 for around 100 calories if you don't spoldge it on too thick!!
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    The Last Stone

    Fast day completed !!! WOHOO. Was starving after the gym so ate the whole pot of soup (174 calories) and 3 swedish meatballs (105 calories). Then brushed my teeth and finished on 429. Determined to do another proper fast on Wednesday. Gym was good, I am concentrating on getting my form perfect...
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    2014 Diary! x

    I struggle at weekends too!! As long as you get back on the healthy eating wagon for the week, its not a disaster:)
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    The Last Stone

    Fast day going well. Have had lunch as going to double gym class so dont want to feel weak. Special K cracker crisps 95 Grape and apple snack pack 41 Coffee w ss milk 14 150 calories so far. 1/2 pot of Glorious soup this evening (another 150 calories) I am detemined to make this work. I...
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    Fat birds can't fly

    Good luck Frankie! You can do it x
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    The Last Stone

    Ok so weekend done. No alcohol or chocolate but was quite high on calories and had a burger and chips followed by crumble on Saturday!!! No binges but around 1500-2000 calories Fri-Sun probably. Need to ensure I do the two fast days properly this week - today and Wednesday. Did week 3 of the...
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    The Last Stone

    Oh I love blue and think it suits pretty much everyone :) Thanks for the vibes. So irritating but I know you are right I have to stick at it. Feeling annoyed but not unmotivated so that is something. Still had no chocolate and feeling quite strong on the possibility of making to the end of...
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    The Last Stone

    STILL 9st 8!!!!! SO annoyed as have been really good this week and had a down day yest. Only explanation is water retention owing to getting back into the gym? Yesterday's food L Pop chips 100 Pineapple 50 Grapes 83 D 1/2 pot of Glorious Malaysian Chicken soup 207 Hot choc with ss milk 75...
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    A Healthier Lifestyle Quest!!

    Food looks fantastic Erin, you eat really balanced meals across the day such a good way to do it x
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    The Last Stone

    Thanks :) I managed about 20 mins on the treadmill, I'm hoping if I take it slow I won't do any further damage! Eek how exciting for the wedding! Do you have ideas already? Just had a hot choc and about to brush my teeth I'm done for the evening. Absolutely knackered from the gym, after we...
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    New Year, New Me: Healthy Eating

    That lunchbox is awesome! I love things compartmentalised :)
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    The Last Stone

    Successful day yesterday. Was a fast day, usually wouldn't eat til dinner time but I was going to my first gym session after what seems like a LIFETIME and I had felt a bit faint on the tube so I had the following.......... 2pm Porridge pot 213 8pm Vegetable soup 196 Dollop of cottage cheese...
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    New Year, New Me: Healthy Eating

    Good luck Claire :) You are taking the most sensible approach to weight loss and it will serve you well I bet!
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    lauralozzle's final attempt!!! Slimming/Food diary with pictures!

    Hi Laura, here to subscribe! I think lemon juice is meant to keep avocado green, and also if you leave the stone in the half you aren't using that keeps it green :)
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    2014 Diary! x

    Hi Claire, good luck :) I'm not a breakfast person either. Well done on kicking the diet cokes! I managed to get rid of them last year and feel sooo much better for it.
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    The Last Stone

    Going well so far. I haven't had any chocolate or booze for 6 days! Going to weigh in on Thursdays as usual so hopefully at least 9st 7 by then. Also starting the gym again this week. Have body pump and body balance this evening, then depending on how my ankle feels I want to try a short run...
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    Low calorie snacks??

    Pretty much any fruit or veg item is good - apple, satsuma, banana, carrot, celery. Also I find a hot drink often helps tide me over, usually tea but 40 cal hot chocs are good if you fancy something sweet :)
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    The Last Stone

    Yesterday was a fast day, I planned on having soup for dinner but ended up having salmon as we needed to use it up. Still a low calorie day though. B - none L - cup of tea no milk D - Fillet of salmon 290 Stir fry veg 55 Toasted seasame oil, honey, soy sauce and garlic to flavour 135 Egg...
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    A Healthier Lifestyle Quest!!

    You look lovely! All the best for the year ahead!
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    The Last Stone

    Thanks Erin :) Happy New Year to you! Are you planning on marrying this year or next?
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    The Last Stone

    HAPPY NEW YEAR! Weighing in at 9st 8 for the start of the year :) Happy with that as I certainly indulged over Christmas. I have booked my first holiday for the year on 22 March. Vegas baby! So excited! Would like to be 9st maximum by then which is totally do-able in 3 months. Going to be...
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    The Last Stone

    Still 9st 7 but considering the amount of festivities I have been partaking in, that is pretty good going. Am happy to maintain til Christmas now and start shedding the final stone in 2014!
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    The Last Stone

    9st 7 this morning WOHOO and that was after a night full of G&Ts. Hopefully will get another lb of next week.
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    TONED TUMMY TIPS? Crunches/Slendertone/ Homefront slim Pro-V

    Hi there I havent used it for ages if I am honest and it never gave me the six pack I was after :P That said, it definitely does help firm up the stomach and I progressed through the settings quite quickly after using it for a few months. I think its worth the money.
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    The Last Stone

    Hi Greta, I'm 5 ft 5. I totally agree with your approach. I think 80/20 is the healthiest way to do things and I dread become a diet bore who obsesses about food 24/7. Its really not rocket science is it? Exercise regime sounds great, I find it makes a massive difference to how firm...
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    A Healthier Lifestyle Quest!!

    Erin - massive congrats on being in the 11s- you are doing so so well! The ring is lovely! You must be so excited! When will you start thinking about dates and logistics etc?
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    The Last Stone

    9st 9 again this morning. Trying to cut down massively on my sugar intake. Since I had a ridiculous weekend, consisted of burger and chips for lunch on Friday then met friends and ending up eating in GBK!! Could have had a salad I suppose but its freezing so I had burger and chips for the...
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    My food and exercise. ..

    Hi Lisa- well done! I want to get to the 8s so badly but am stuck in the high 9s! I have been having way too much sugar so going to try and cut that way back and see if I can get the scales moving again. What do you eat on an average day?
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    The Last Stone

    9st 9lb this morning and I had a ridiculous dinner last night of ZERO nutrient. Crisps, chocolate and sour patch kid sweets, I kid you not. Oh and some rice crackers with peanut butter! Despicable behaviour!! I had another uber stressful day, finished work late, got off the tube around 9pm and...
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    The Last Stone

    Back to 9st 10 this morning!!!!!!!!!! FOR GODS SAKE! I did eat loads this weekend though, a humungous dinner party on Friday night and then a ginormous Sunday lunch plus a few naughty bits sprinkled in on Saturday for good measure. Am really stressed about my exam and sooo busy at work all I...
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    A Healthier Lifestyle Quest!!

    Aw sorry to hear you are stressed. I honestly think it will improve as time goes on, it is still very early days!
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    The Last Stone

    Thanks Erin- been having a healthy week and was 9st 8 this morning. 1 tiny pound to go til my first target. Had a ginormous Ocado delivered so have tons of tasty healthy food in which is good. Although I do have a client lunch today, hopefully won't set me back too much :(
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    The Last Stone

    Been so RUBBISH at updating and kinda RUBBISH at calorie counting over the last few weeks. I have a lot on with work (no excuse) and have been eating far too much sugar via chocolate and cookies mainly. Other than that food has been healthy and I have been in the gym at least a couple of times...
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    A Healthier Lifestyle Quest!!

    Good luck for placement! Gym sounds awesome. LOVE the makeup - v creative!
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    A Healthier Lifestyle Quest!!

    You have made me feel a lot better about the none movement on the scales since the gym, perhaps it is true that it does make you retain water at first! Its good that you measure so you can put things into perspective- its all about how we look/feel really rather than a # on a scale! What kind...
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    The Last Stone

    Hi Erin- I am back at the gym which is good. Circuits, treadmill, running, body combat etc. and hoping to go swimming this evening. Calories haven't been bad but probably around 1,500 - WI was 9st 10 this morning so effectively a STS. Hopefully things will start moving soon :(
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    The Last Stone

    Did Body Combat last night- an hour long class! Felt great to be back in the gym :D Signed up for a circuits class this evening also. Eating well and planning on reducing my gluten/wheat intake to see if that helps with bloating/stomach pains. There are so many gluten free substitutes for...
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    The Last Stone

    OK haven't updated the diary, am doing ok I guess. Averaging 1300-1400 calories a day so should be losing. Haven't drank any alcohol since weekend before last but I did have some chocolate this weekend and a mini haagen daz tub. Trying to eat as clean as possible, all my savoury/main meals...
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    HELP - the final stone?!

    Argh isn't it so annoying Tracy?! 9 Stone!!! That is bloody fantastic, thats a whole flipping person! Well done what an amazing achievement x I am trying to follow the advice I have seen you give about not going too low with calories but it just doesn't seem to be shifting no matter what I do.
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    HELP - the final stone?!

    Does anyone have any advise or motivation tips or inspiration to help me shift this last blasted stone?!! Any help appreciated!
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    The Last Stone

    Day 10. Wednesday 24th September Breakfast - none Lunch - none Dinner - Beetroot salad 11 Rocket and spinach 24 Goats cheese 202 Potato wedges 206 Biona rye bread 232 Banoffee cake 627 TOTAL 1,302 +1lb this morning on WI :( :( not surprising. It was supposed to be a fast day hence the...
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    The Last Stone

    Day 9. Tuesday 24th September Breakfast - none Lunch - Melon 45 Grapes 100 Strawberries 49 Itsu sushi 165 Dinner - Cauliflower fried rice Cauliflower 50 Sesame oil 60 Soy sauce 24 Red onion 19 Courgette 18 Roast chicken 366 Mushrooms 56 But then.............. galaxy chocolate bar probably...
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    The Last Stone

    Day 8. Monday 23rd September Breakfast - none Lunch - Carrots 30 Grapes 100 Cherry tomatoes 9 Dinner - Covent garden mushroom soup 222 Waitrose potato salad 231 TOTAL 592 I'm glad I managed to resist last night as I was feeling hungry and wanted to have more, especially something sweet...
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    A Healthier Lifestyle Quest!!

    Hey Erin- STS can be so annoying but you are doing all the right things so it will move again eventually! :D Keep it up -you are doing great
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    The Last Stone

    Ok so has a big blow out on Saturday night as it was my boyfriend's birthday but the rest of the weekend was reasonably ok. Day 5. Friday 20th September Breakfast - none Lunch - Itsu sushi 165 Fruit salad - 144 Dinner - Wholemeal khobez wrap 261 Tzatziki 71 Tomato 9 Red onion 19 Halloumi...
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    Goldilukes Diary of a food zombie

    Oh my gosh the pups are bloody adorable!!! The chocolate one is super cute!
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    The Last Stone

    Thanks Erin! Day 4. Thursday 19th September Breakfast - none Lunch - Baby carrots 30 Grapes 100 Cherry tomatoes 9 Dinner - Israeli giant cous cous 280 Mushrooms and courgettes 74 Goats cheese 202 Rye bread 232 Beetroot salad 11 Spinach and rocket 30 Cornetto 180 TOTAL 1,189 Had a really...
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    Goldilukes Diary of a food zombie

    Hi Lauren, just subscribing to your diary. Will check out the video later this eve. Are you a dog breeder?! What kind of pups?
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    The Last Stone

    Hi Lauren- you have done so well! I don't think I'd last a day on Atkins! I love calorie counting because it means you don't have to cut anything out and it encourages you to eat clean because you get a lot more tasty food that way :D Do you measure? I can personally never be bothered but it...
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    The Last Stone

    Day 3. FAST DAY Wednesday 18th September - weight 9st 10lbs :) Breakfast - none Lunch - Tesco strawberry, mango and pineapple salad 80 Dinner - Large flat mushroom 16 Holy cow cottage cheese 94 Jamie oliver fishcake 157 25g Cheddar cheese 98 Spinach and rocket 30 Options hot choc 40 TOTAL...
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    The Last Stone

    Hi there! Good luck with fasting! I find Mondays ok but the 2nd fast of the week is always a struggle. Day 2. Tuesday 17th September Breakfast - none Lunch - Itsu junior sushi salmon and tuna 165 Tesco fruit salad 144 Dinner - Ocado chinese pork steaks 504 1/2 Vegetable stir fry packet...
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    The Last Stone

    Day 1. FAST DAY Monday 16th September - weight 9st 13lbs :eek: Breakfast - none Lunch - Itsu junior sushi salmon and tuna 165 Dinner - Butternut squash and smoked bacon covent garden soup 246 Options hot choc 40 TOTAL 451 Felt good and in control especially in the evening. Really hope I...
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    The Last Stone

    I have decided to start a new diary to mark the final push to my goal. I've just got back from holiday and my starting weigh in was 9 st 13! As the title suggests, I am aiming to get down to 9st over the coming weeks - though I expect my ultimate goal may be a little lower than that. I am...
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    Berry's diary

    Had a nice bank holiday. Had some treats but having the brace in means it was definitely less than it could have been as it is a really kerfuffle especially in social circumstances. Hope the treatment time flies by. I go on holiday next Tuesday, but not been feeling my 500 days at the moment...
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    Fat birds can't fly

    You are doing really well! I def reckon 1,300 is fine even a little higher. Good luck for weigh in x
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    Lady Jo's CC journey 6st to lose...

    Get well soon Jo x
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    Berry's diary

    So yesterday went to the gym at lunch for the first time in yonks. Its crazy how quick you regress when you slack off going! Will get two weeks under my belt before hols as its quiet at work. Didn't have any breakfast as its just not worth taking the braces out for. Gym 30 mins on treadmill ...
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    Sam's weight loss journey!

    Good luck for your weigh in! (and welcome!) Looks like you are doing fantastically! Have you ever tried 'Couch to 5km'? I find its amazing for shedding weight and building fitness fast, plus if you start now its still relatively nice weather to run outside in to get you started. Also agree...
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    A Healthier Lifestyle Quest!!

    Yum food sounds good, esp the spicy chicken pasta! Sorry I've missed it- what are you studying at uni?
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    Berry's diary

    Hmm didn't stay under 500 :( Ended up having: 2pm: Special k red berry bar 90 7.30pm: Egg fried "rice" (cauliflower rice) DELICIOUS and super low cal/easy 1 egg 66 King prawns 71 Cauliflower 25 Sesame oil and soy sauce 60 Sweet chill sauce 40 Spring onion 5 Waitrose frozen mixed veg...
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    who is fasting today ????

    Fasting today- had my invisalign braces fitted last week and am HATING them so that will take my mind off eating as I can't face the hassle of removing them!
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    Berry's diary

    Hi Viktor, yes I do eat but only around 500 calories for the whole day :) Fast day today. I got my invisalign braces fitted on Thursday and they are painful and really annoying to take out to eat so this should be a breeze!!
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    Berry's diary

    JO hope your holiday was amazing! Yes managed another full fast day yesterday wohoo!! I had....... Cuppa 30 Kit kat 107 Cappuccino 102 1/2 covent garden soup 123 Small russet potato diced and roasted 110 Options coconut hot choc 40 TOTAL 511 Having my invisalign braces fitted today, so may...
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    Berry's diary

    Def do Erin! Fish is so delicious and perfect for calorie counters as most types are super low cal compared to meat :D
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    CHALLENGE!!! Calorie counting and 30 day shred!

    Subscribing! I really need to start the 30DS - I've only ever got about 5 days in before.
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    Berry's diary

    Had a really tasty dinner last night. 1 cod loin 148 Russet potatos 300g Fine green beans 54 Vine ripened cherry toms 20 Put the cod and cherry tomatoes into a foil package with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and black pepper, pinch of salt. Into the oven for 20-25 mins at 200 degrees. Grate the...
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    who is fasting today ????

    Fasting today. Nada for breakfast. A coffee at lunch. Then 1/2 a covent garden soup for dinner with some veg on the side if I need it. I find Wednesday fasts really hard, so wish me luck!
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    A Healthier Lifestyle Quest!!

    Awesome- you are doing really well Erin!!
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    Berry's diary

    Thanks Erin! Made it through my fast pretty well! Cuppa 30 Kit kat 107 Covent garden butternut squash and bacon soup (1/2 pack) 184 Rocky bar 107 Options hot choc 40 TOTAL 468 In a course all day at work so should be good at stopping snacking. Planning on cod for dinner which I got out of...
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    Berry's diary

    107 calories so far (2 finger kit kat) Feeling cooold but not hungry. Will have a cup of tea in a bit. Then having covent garden soup for dinner so day should finish below 400. Feeling a bit stressed out as have loads to do on my "errands/to do" list but will try and get a couple ticked off...
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    A Healthier Lifestyle Quest!!

    12lbs is fab Erin- bet you can make your year end target! x
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    who is fasting today ????

    I'm fasting today after a VERY foodfilled weekend. Feeling fine at the moment but hoping the day whizzes by as in a grumpy Monday mood!
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    Berry's diary

    Ate SO MUCH this weekend... and most of it utter crap! Defo won't be losing this week :( Fasting today and determined to have a better week and weekend. Grrr stupid haribo and chocolate buttons!!
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    Berry's diary

    Had haagen daz for dinner last night! :eek: but since I had a reasonably low day and no actual dinner in addition so should be ok calorie wise. Felt pretty sick though! Took my kittens to the vet this morning to be speyed and neutered :( am so worried about them! Probably in the operating...
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    Thought I'd give it a go!

    Will keep fingers crossed for a loss on Friday! I think if you have stuck to the fast days you will be fine! I personally find exercise doesn't actually affect the scales at all for me, although it does make much more noticable changes to body shape.
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    Berry's diary

    134.6 lbs this morning wohoo! 9 st 8! Only 4.6 lb to 1st goal and only 8 to 9st!! I was SO HUNGRY last night, I went over 500 cals but managed to still keep as low as poss. Our ocado delivery came so it was torture not being able to have anything! I was hungry from the morning so knew it was...
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    who is fasting today ????

    Yeah recipe above sounds good. I sometimes do one with any veg left (broccolio, cauli, mushrooms, courgette, onions say 100-150 cals worth) and 1/2 tin of toms usually 44 cals. Just use a smidgen of oil to fry a tsp of your preferred curry powder, then soften the veg in it, add the tinned toms...
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    Perfect - my internal self destruction button has been pressed!!

    Hi Lexi, glad you are feeling better today. I find with goals breaking it down helps, so maybe set yourself the next 5 / 10 lbs off as a start and do it in small steps from there. I honestly think you have to keep in mind that as long as the trend is downward overall, don't get too hung up on...
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    who is fasting today ????

    I'm fasting today!! Feeling hungry already ARGHH hopefully it will be a busy day at work.
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    Berry's diary

    Argh so fast day again- comes around so quickly!! I always find Wednesdays hard so hoping I can make it through today ok. Yesterday's food..... B Cuppa 30 Mcvities medley bar 138 L Biltong 120 Raspberries 61 Special k Chewy delight bar 95 D Turkey meatballs Tinned toms 44 Red onion 19...
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    Berry's diary

    Ha how did it go Anna? I am finding them easier as I go along, although Mondays are always better than Wednesdays. So yesterday I ate: Tea 30 Diet coke 1 Strawberries 73 Dinner: Jamie Oliver fish cake 157 Baby leaf spinach 34 Cherry tomatoes 9 Spring onion 6 Cottage cheese 73 Potato wedges x4...
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    who is fasting today ????

    Me too vici- that may just be standard Monday though ha ha! Looking forward to dinner tonight :)
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    Berry's diary

    OK monday fast!!!!! Feeling quite peckish already :rolleyes: UH OH. Will just keep guzzling water til home time. Planning on fishcake and salad for dinner as usual and a hot choc if I need something sweet. Last weeks summary..... Mon 498 (316) Tue 1,270 (1,170) Wed 502 (412) Thu 1,455...
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    Berry's diary

    Thanks dd . Did you have a nice bday? I got them in waitrose, they are tasty and if you have the smaller size from the 4 pack you can have two for less than 200 cals.
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    Thought I'd give it a go!

    I reckon that will help Caz- the day will whizz by and you won't notice your hunger. Good luck with the presentation!
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    Berry's diary

    Hi Anna! So after 1 month of 5:2 I have lost 4.6lbs. Weighed in this morning at 135.4 its not humungous losses but over all thats around a lb a week which is fine by me! I should be back down to 130 by September fingers crossed. Yesterday's fast day dinner was SO delicious. Jamie oliver...
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    Berry's diary

    Uh oh feeling huuuungry! Made do with water, a diet coke and chewing gum all day. Can't wait for fishcakes, stuffed mushroom and salad YUM YUM YUM only a few hours to go
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    Berry's diary

    So yesterday I went out for a work lunch, I had a piece of sour dour bread then a swordfish nicoise salad which had 1 hardboiled egg and 1 newpotato (rip off!). I also had 1.5 glasses of wine and a nibble of cheese and crackers. I estimated 757 and I think this should cover it all. Really...
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    who is fasting today ????

    All sounds good. I love bean salads. The M&S one is delish. I am fasting today, the plan is water and a few cups of tea all day. I've just had a 40 cal hot choc for breakfast. Dinner is fishcakes and salad. Need to be super strict as its my month end weigh in tomorrow and I want to have lost...
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    Thought I'd give it a go!

    Good luck on your fast, menu looks good :)
  149. B

    Day one of getting life back

    HAPPY BDAY xxxx have LOTS of cake- its the law
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    Lady Jo's CC journey 6st to lose...

    Have an amazin hols Jo! Enjoy yourself!!
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    Berry's diary

    Hi Erin! I find Monday fasts are easy as I've always had lots to eat on Sunday and work is usually uber busy. If I can make it through to the evening I am usually ok as you can have a pretty decent meal for 500 cals. Yesterday I had 2x cups of tea and then 2.5 ltr water throughout the day...
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    Loving CCing

    Jayde thats awesome! congrats
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    Map my run/fitness

    Jo - try Runkeeper- thats what I use and found it pretty easy to get used to. I think you can link it to MFP also x
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    who is fasting today ????

    Fasting today also. Feeling ok so far, just had a cup of tea with a dash of milk this morning. Loads of water and a lemon green tea now. Feeling cold, bloody air con in the office :( Am hoping to go all day just drinks then having a veggie omelette this evening probably and poss a hot choc.
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    Berry's diary

    Weekly summary.... Mon Gross 504, Net 232 Tue Gross 1,290 Net 1,058 Wed Gross 939, Net 692 Thu Gross 1,452 Net 1,129 Fri Gross 1,643 Net 1,230 Sat Gross 1,919 Net 1,919 Sun Gross 1,802 Net 1,802 AVERAGES Gross 1,364 Net 1,151
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    Lady Jo's CC journey 6st to lose...

    What a delish day :D
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    Berry's diary

    Didn't lose!! +0.6lb! 136.4 this morning....... am beginning to get a bit dubious about 5:2... am still down from the start of the month so will keep going but concentrating hard on calorie counting the whole time and only 1 day off a week as opposed to the usual 3!!!
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    Berry's diary

    Gone over gross cals by adding halloumi to my salad but still under with net calories from fitbit, so hopefully will still lose. Spinach 30 Crispy pollock fishcakes 198 Cherry toms 9 Cottage cheese 73 Onion 10 Halloumi 164 485 and I also had 2x ricecakes and a chewy Special K bar in the day...
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    who is fasting today ????

    I've lost 4.2 lbs since 1st July at my last weigh in (last thurs). I log everything on My Fitness Pal and my plan is: Mon 500 Tue 1300 Wed 500 Thu 1300 Fri 1500 Sat 2000 Sun 1500 But thats just the "plan" I did go over on my weekdays at the start of the month and I usually have around 2000...
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    who is fasting today ????

    Hi all, I have been doing 5:2 since 1st July. On a 500 day today, had tea and 2 rice cakes so far (75 cals total) have planned my meal for tonight: 1/2 tilda coconut rice 184 Raw baby spinach 30 Jamie Oliver Pollock Fishcakes 198 TOTAL 487 :D
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    Berry's diary

    Tuesday food: B Cuppa 30 Special k chewy delight choc 95 L Raspberries 34 Tuna and salmon sushi from itsu 160 D Rose wine x2 glass 254 Pork mince 253 Tinned toms 44 Red onion 19 Kidney beans 96 Celery 14 Spinach 7 Quinoa 120 Strawberries 56 Meringue nest 52 Cream 71 TOTAL 1,290 STEPS 9,506...
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    First day and I blew it :-(

    Sorry to hear that Karenlou :( I'm the same, I find once I start eating in the evenings it is really hard to stop! My tips would be, have things that take a long time to eat like soup or a humungous salad and then plan a sweet to "finish" your meal, so maybe a yogurt or a 40 cal hot choc. As...
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    Berry's diary

    Oh my god, yesterdays meal was SO delicious. Definitely making it again asap. I did a butternut squash and feta filo pie. It was so easy. Just shoved red onion, garlic, butternut squash, cherry tomatoes, courgette into a lasagne dish with splash of olive oil, chilli flakes, black pepper and...
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    Berry's diary

    Had an ok weekend foodwise- not much alcohol but too much icecream!! Weekly breakdown Mon Gross 497 Net 270 Tue Gross 1,112 Net 732 Wed Gross 500 Net 274 Thu Gross 1,678 Net 1,178 Fri Gross 1,904 Net 1,210 Sat Gross 2,284 Net 1,653 Sun Gross 2,078 Net 1,849 AVERAGE TOTAL Gross 1,436 Net...
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    Berry's diary

    Thanks dd!! Now just need to focus and get that down to 130 as soon as possible! Dinner was SO good and on a 500 day !! Craziness! Haven't been doing any strength exercise... only walking and the occasional run so definitely need to get back into it but I can't bare to go to the dingy gym when...
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    Berry's diary

    WOHOO 135.8lbs this morning so 4.2lbs lost over 3 weeks (since 1st July) not amazing but better than nothing :D Had SUCH a good 500 cal day yesterday... Cuppa 30 Water water water 1/2 can of Coke zero 1 Then for dinner I had a hot dog and salad- it was SO DELICIOUS especially in this weather...
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    Berry's diary

    Thanks dd how are you feeling?? So another 500 day today- I have planned tea & water all day and a punnet of raspberries(34 cal) if I get desparate. This evenings plan is a sainsbury petit pain (122) with a sainsbury taste the diff sausage (127) and salad, a kind of BBQ hotdog type thing...
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    Berry's diary

    Did my 500 yest wohoo! Tea and water then a tuna salad & mars icecream in the evening 497. Have been uber busy at work today so only had sushi snack pack and a skinny cappuccino so far.. approx 250 cals. Having tuna salad again this eve at a friends house. DD you are right I think I was...
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    Lady Jo's CC journey 6st to lose...

    You are such a perky person Jo I love it!! Calories look fab & exercising in this weather is hardcore :D
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    Berry's diary

    Ok so last week summary........ gross and (net) calories Mon 554 (235) Tue 1,924 (1,245) Wed 550 (324) Thu 2,080 (1,988) Fri 2,146 (1,741) Sat 2,244 (1,408) Sun 1,774 (1,257) TOTAL 1,610 (1,171) OK my up days are WAY too high gross cals :( A new week so will try to do better this time...
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    Day one of getting life back

    Eek good luck !!! x
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    Berry's diary

    Alternative Up Day Down Day is HARD I am struggling doing two down days let alone more! Its so annoying how sometimes hunger doesn't come at all and others I am ravenous all day! Yesterday's 1200-1300 cal limit went out the window as I stayed longer at the party than I envisaged so finished...
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    Day one of getting life back

    Ahh ok that makes sense I didn't realise you had been thinking/researching so long!
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    Berry's diary

    Hey Saz- give it a go. I think the fast days really vary... to be fair I've only done 4 so far! But sometimes they are relatively easy like yesterday I didn't feel hungry til the evening but last week I was starving all day from waking which was a really struggle. I find the evenings super...
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    Lady Jo's CC journey 6st to lose...

    Doing so well Jo. I have told myself I will start Shred again next week- I must bloody stick to it, I think the max I've done is 5x in a row... poor! I wonder what would happen if I actually stuck to it for 30 days before next hol!
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    Day one of getting life back

    Omg I can't believe how quickly they do it! I guess you had been thinking about it for a while but its bonkers how quickly they can book you in, isn't it? Food looks fab, you must be really excited x
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    Berry's diary

    Made it til now on only green tea, lady grey and 1x highlights hot choc + loads of water! No food whatsoever! Planning on chicken and salad tonight. I CAN DO THIS
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    Berry's diary

    Me neither T2G! Oh well. Get keep trucking I guess. I am having invisalign fitted in the coming months so hoping that will help the losses as you have to wear them at least 22 hrs a day and can only drink water with them in! ha! Didn't stick to 1,300 gross cals yesterday :( but my fitbit...
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    Berry's diary

    Thanks Jo x annoyed this morn as peeked on scales and was up 2lbs!! What the hell? After a 500 cal day. Monday 500 cal day 10 am Cuppa 30 3.30pm Pink lady apple 71 Diet coke 1 8pm Mushrooms 56 Courgette 18 King prawns 142 Tilda coconut rice 122 Soy sauce and seasame seeds 74 Highlights fudge...
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    Berry's diary

    Feeling hungry so thought I would quickly do a summary of last week to keep me on track. AVERAGE GROSS CALORIE COUNT OVER THE WEEK 1,384 - will aim to lower this to <1300 from this weeks average, but that should still produce a loss hopefully! Had 2 cups of tea, lots of water and an apple so...
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    Berry's diary

    Thanks! Ate quite a bit this weekend but trying to remember the 5:2 rules mean that it ok within reason. MON TARGET 500 (514 gross 252 net) TUE TARGET 1200 (1278 gross 1085 net) WED TARGET 500 (686 gross 387 net) THU TARGET 1200-1350 (1,486 gross - net unknown fitbit not working) FRI...
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    Berry's diary

    Yesterday went well, but my fitbit isn't syncing to MFP which is annoying! My salad for lunch was hilarious as the beetroot turned the cottage cheese neon pink so it was really girly looking (and delicious!) also dinner was scrumptious so I am going to have it again this evening as my boyfriend...
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    Losing, maintaining & staying SANE!!

    Well done Clanger- good to be back in the zone :)
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    Berry's diary

    Found yesterday a lot harder than Monday, I ate more than 500 gross calories but my net position from fitbit was still below 500 so hopefully it just about balanced out- fingers crossed! I got up to just under 10,000 steps. Going to try and wait til next Thurs before 1st weigh in to give it a...
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    Lady Jo's CC journey 6st to lose...

    First day sounds good Jo and tasty healthy stuff. Maybe amp up the protein if you are feeling peckish, do you like hard boiled eggs? Or nibble on some chicken? Awesome burn and the gym and well done on the Shred- I need to get back into it from next week!! Where are you off on hols again?
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    Berry's diary

    Hi guys, my second 500 day today- fingers crossed I can make it! Not doing exercise other than walking this week as too busy to get out of work at lunch and staying late/tired afterward. I did do the long walk back from the tube yesterday though so got up to 9,000 steps on fitbit but I am not...
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    Fat birds can't fly

    HAHA frankie - I read this as though you were going to get YOLO as a tattoo :D
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    Lady Jo's CC journey 6st to lose...

    Good luck Jo! Not sure what Rosemary Conelly envolves so will be intrigued to see! Not long til hols :D
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    Berry's diary

    Yes it was hard DD especially as I wasn't very prepared hence the snack a jacks from tesco at lunch! On my next 500 day (Wednesday) I will try and have the sushi snackpack (115 cals) instead at lunch with some fruit, probably raspberries as low cal. Soup was good for dinner as its portion...
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    Day one of getting life back

    Oh my gosh scary stuff DD but exciting! My friend had a boob job & nose job last year and honestly it made the biggest boost to her self esteem she is so happy with the results. Food looks great x
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    Berry's diary

    Thanks guys! Day 1 successfully completed THANK GOD... MON (514) Cup of tea 30 Snack a jacks 106 Granny smith apple 80 Covent garden soup 258 Highlights hot choc 40 TUE (1200-1350) WED (500) THU (1200-1350) FRI (1200-1500) SAT (1500-2000) SUN (1200-1350)
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    Berry's diary

    BACK FROM HOLS AND FEELING FAT Ate healthily but drank a lot and did not much exercise bar leisurely dips in the sea, strolls into town and dancing! Going to give the 5/2 diet a go to see if it can kickstart my losses as I have been appalling for months now. MON (500) TUE (1200-1350) WED...
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    Lady Jo's CC journey 6st to lose...

    JO you are on FIREEEEEEEEE! Love it! How do you do without snacking through the day? I always find I'm so peckish at like 3/4 pm and then in the evenings before/after our meal.
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    Berry's diary

    Tuesday....... B Cuppa 30 Go Ahead Choc thin 146 L Ribena plus drink 26 Salt & Vinegar squares 121 Raspberries 34 D Chicken breast fillets 198 Peppers 15 Waitrose tomato chilli pasta sauce 102 Amori pasta 293 Cottage cheese 73 Strawberry cornetto 140 S Muesli 475 E Gym at lunch 15 min run @...
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    Berry's diary

    Had a good weekend, lots of tasty food but did quite a bit of exercise too. Yesterday: B Cuppa 30 9bar 222 L Smoked salmon sushi pack 115 Pineapple mango and strawberry 80 D Scottish Salmon Fillet 231 Courgette 18 Young spinach 15 Quinoa 91 Mini magnum 160 S M&S mini choc fingers 250 TOTAL...
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    Happy to lounge around in the 9's thread

    Clanger I've been the same- hope we can both get our mojo back and shed a few lbs for summer :D x
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    Berry's diary

    Hey dd- finding it soooo hard if I'm honest. Trying to concentrate on as much exercise/walking as possible and eating as much clean healthy food as possible. I am going to really make the effort to try and make salads for work lunch as I had just been having fruit as it was the quickest...
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    SO scared to gain weight. What effect will treating myself have on my weight?

    Hey CJ firstly massive well done on your weightloss. I know what you mean about feeling scared after working so hard for so long and this is the most important time to ease into maintenance and not start a yo yo of gaining and losing. It is SO easy to fall into that trap but you have...
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    Day one of getting life back

    Hey dd, you are getting on so well and have come so far. I think the last part is the hardest and it takes a while for your brain to catch up, I bet you look fantastic! You are doing all the right things with healthy foods and exercising to help tone up. I hope your appointment goes well but I...
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    Berry's diary

    Tuesday B Choco banana protein smoothie 267 L Beetroot and pearl barley salad (tesco) 210 Pink lady apple snack pack 41 Go ahead choc orange things 146 D Home made delicious chilli over spinach leaves Mushrooms 13 Courgette 18 Onion 19 Tinned toms 44 Kidney beans 96 Extra lean mince beef 252...
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    Berry's diary

    Ok going to report until my hol on 22nd June as I just seem to be gaining and gaining RESTART 139 lbs 9st 13 :( :( That is bigger than my 2013 start weight! but still a stone down on my beginning weight. I really need to try and see where I am going wrong. I am still eating healthily but...
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    Lady Jo's CC journey 6st to lose...

    Food looks DELICIOUS you are doing so well at clean eating. Stuffed mush is one of my faves :)
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    Berry's diary

    Hi Jo Thanks for thinking of me :) had an amazing hols but have been a bit off the wagon to be honest - up to 139 lbs :( from my lowest of 129 back in Feb. Annoying but I am trying to keep on track, I have been running at the gym on my lunchtimes to try and burn away as much as poss and will...
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    Berry's diary

    Hi t2g thanks for dropping by. I'm ok thanks just uber busy with work and final bits and bobs before I go on holiday on Saturday so bit stressed out. Had a reasonably good week in the green last week apart from the weekend, this week has been trickier as I have plans every single evening but...
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    Berry's diary

    Thanks DD I hope things starting moving back downwards on the scales. I have 2week hol coming up so will be good to keep away from the numbers and it should be healthy food and bit of exercise. Yesterdays food..... B Cuppa 30 Frusli bar 117 L Diet coke 1 Fruit salad 210 D Made a turkey mince...
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    Lady Jo's CC journey 6st to lose...

    still get jealous everytime you mention the choc job!! :D enjoy the gym buster x
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    Summer Challenge 2013.

    Hey all I went a bit off piste and gained 5lbs back from my lowest weight rahhh :( However I am back on track and still have til summer to lose as much of 10lbs as I can - 1lb off from last week, lets hope this can continue. Well done to everyone else on their losses so far xx B&M I have...
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    Day one of getting life back

    Hey d- hope things improve soon, it doesn't rain it bloody pours!! Things can only get better soon. Well done for focusing on the positives and concentrating on zapping those final few lbs. Enjoy the gym- food looks fab- I really fancy meatballs & pasta now :D
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    Cas's weightloss diary x

    Mmm the onion rings and mushrooms sound tasty, I might give them a go, although I've never had smash it freaks me out a bit, is it just dried potato or does it have loads of addictives?
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    Berry's diary

    So Day 3 clean eating...sort of... I had a friend's birthday dinner at a pizza place, I had a salad but I did have some birthday cake. No alcohol all night though -HALO- WI this morning, 135.4 so at least not another gain- onwards and downwards as they say.......:) B Cuppa 30 L Fruit salad...
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    Berry's diary

    Tramshed in Shoreditch- it was INSANELY good- I had roast chicken with chips and a salted caramel fondue thing for pud... mmmmm
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    Quick and simple lunch idea?

    I have a desk job and usually have a tapas/snack box type thing with bits to nibble on. Cruditee, falafel, boiled egg, roasted chicken, small portions of cheese with dips (hummus, cottage cheese, tziki, salsa). I also often have a punnet of berries or fruit salad if I have time to make it...
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    Green tea

    Yep really watch the brewing time Jo to keep the bitterness away and I'm the same as someone above who prefers it lukewarm rather than scorching hot. I think it is an acquired taste, power through the box of bags you have and you'll probably be used to it, if not liking it, by the end. It does...
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    Returning to calorie counting

    Hi Caz and Lilly, good luck - I'm sure you'll both do great with calorie counting if you have the mindset to keep to a VLCD!
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    Berry's diary

    Day 2 Clean eating B Cuppa 30 Frusli bar 117 L Cucumber and tziki 110 Blueberries 53 Raspberries 41 D Tuna fishcakes with roasted veg and a stuffed pepper... Red pepper 32 Cottage cheese 110 Butternut squash 24 Red onion 19 Spinach 15 Tuna in spring water 89 Asparagus 20 2x eggs 176 Fruit...
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    Berry's diary

    DAY 1 of clean eating down B Cuppa 30 Frusli cereal bar 117 L Homemade fruit salad with kiwi, pineapple, strawberry, baby fig and cucumber plus sprinkling of flaked almonds 210 1 rice cake 30 Peanut butter 77 D Puy lentils and quinoa 222 Chorizo and kidney bean stew type thing 505 (est, my...
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    Cas's weightloss diary x

    Hey Cas- hope you are feeling better this morning. Hate plateaus so much and agree its actually easier sticking to much lower cals and I found having soup every night really helped me, HOWEVER, I want to be able to have a nice healthy dinner with my bf and as this is a long term thing, I think...
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    Lady Jo's CC journey 6st to lose...

    I don't mind the taste, I think it grows on you. Also don't leave the bag in there very long AT ALL 30 secs max I think- google green tea brewing time- as that makes it super bitter. I find it helps kill sweet cravings for me.
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    Lady Jo's CC journey 6st to lose...

    HAHA Jo- I haven't had that side effect from green tea but if you don't have tea and coffee it might be the caffeine gave your body a bit of a shock! Well done for gym- sounds ace :)
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    Cas's weightloss diary x

    Cas I'm struggling too- going to change things up next week also similar to you, trying to cut the C.R.A.P (carbs, refined sugar, alcohol, processed foods) We can do it, this last bit is sooo tricky!
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    Berry's diary

    Thanks d & d - thats really kind of both of you and I appreciate the support. Definitely good advice about having something in my bag and also not having any choc at home for when my resolve softens in the evenings. I think I am eating enough to sustain my exercise because although I don't add...
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    Lady Jo's CC journey 6st to lose...

    Awh you sound super happy and positive jo, love it. What will you bake? I have banned myself from Slutty Brownies til after hols now- but BY GOD were they good HEHE!! The girl whose blog I pinched the recipe off has loads of tasty recipes on there. Have a good day - sun is peeking through...
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    Day one of getting life back

    Salad looks deeeeelish
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    Donna's fighting depression and weight diary!

    Donna that post on my diary was so kind of you. Glad you had an ace bday- I flipping lovvvve those cadbury buttons/wispa bags def a good birthday treat! Hope you have a lovely weekend x
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    Day one of getting life back

    Ahh sounds fab dd, hope the day at work flies by and you have a great weekend x
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    Berry's diary

    Thanks t2g xxx I don't know whats going wrong (well I do know exactly- chocolate) Had the day from hell yesterday at work and so ate a 100g fruit and nut on the walk home from the tube :( :( totally stupid because eating going along so didn't even savour it. Need to stop this now. Dinner was...
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    Floss - Go Hard or Go Home!

    Ohh dear hope you are ok :( I have gained in the last couple of months also. Just need something to snap into place to make us refocus, I think hopefully as the weather gets better it will be easier to eat health, light and fresh and to invisage summer clothes as an incentive! You can do it...
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    Donna's fighting depression and weight diary!

    Happy bday :D:D:D x Have a lovely day
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    Berry's diary

    Paprika Chicken wrap with sweet pot and chorizo 549 cals Smoked paprika chicken breasts (waitrose) 247 Ocado large wrap 182 Sweet pot wedges 234 Chorizo 46 0% yogurt 57 Salad 17 OK so weighed in, up to 136 WTFFFFFFFFFFFF :( so annoyed. I am beginning to think all those things saying make sure...
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    Triplestep's photo food diary

    Hey just subscribing as your food looks tasty and I like photo diaries :)
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    Berry's diary

    Yes, "officially" on thursdays Donna - and so sorry I havent got back to you with the recipes that you asked for pretty hectic at the mo with work and not much time in the eves- but will do it as soon as I have a second x
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    Berry's diary

    Oh thanks guys thats kind of you. It was really yummy. Peeked on the scales and I am up above 135 What the HELL?? Don't get it. :(
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    Lady Jo's CC journey 6st to lose...

    Mmmm food sounds tasty - how on earth did you stop at half a Krispy Kreme!? Yum!!! I have been fancying KFC so planning on something similar tomorrow for tea, homemade twister or something! X
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    Berry's diary

    Tasty Asian style cod and veg with ginger soy and chilli etc. coconut chilli lemongrass rice from Tilda. Mmm mmm
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    Day one of getting life back

    Hey dd love your positives too xxx keep them in mind xx
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    Berry's diary

    LOVE it jo!!!!! I made a second batch, couldn't find any betty crocker cookie mix so had sainsbury triple choc which worked fine but mine look no way near as cool as yours do. However they taste incredible, whizzed a small one in the microwave for 30 seconds and had it with a spoonful of...
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    Lady Jo's CC journey 6st to lose...

    AMAZING work jo :D they look awesome! I need to do a thicker bottom layer as it looks sooo cool, mine all kind of merged into one (still tasted scrumptious :))
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    Berry's diary

    Guys the brownies are flipping amazing and supppper easy!!!! Going to make some more today and take them along when I see my friends to save bf and I scoffing them all. Just been for a 5km run and then made this delish healthy version of a tuna melt for lunch- 377 cals 1 large wrap 1/2 can...
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    Cas's weightloss diary x

    Adorable!! Hope you feel a bit perkier soon Cas- I swear to god its this blimming weather- I look like a bloody zombie and everyone is all muffled up and just wants nice warming comforting naughty food. You're doing fab, don't look back on the binge, keep your eye on the prize, arm yourself...
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    Day one of getting life back

    Hair looks lovely !! Enjoy the craft show :)
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    Donna's fighting depression and weight diary!

    The pasta sounds so delicious :)
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    Berry's diary

    Its basically working up from 50 to 200, or maybe 250 squats a day over 30 days or so Jo! I just made myself a table in excel and printed it out so I can cross it off as I go. I added a few other challenges like getting my plank time up from 45 secs to 2 1/2 mins, press ups to 100, lunges to...
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    Berry's diary

    Ok so restart weight is........... 134.6 :( :( :( Oh well. Just need to get on with it now, no mucking about. Going as clean as I can til hols and keeping up the running. Yesterday B Cuppa 30 L Mini sushi 155 Blueberries 53 Raspberries 41 Biltong 120 D Delicious fajitas 2x ocado large...
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    Berry's diary

    Hey jo! Hope you are well xx so excited for Bali ahhhh Ran 5.5km after work today and had tasty fajitas for dinner.... Very much in the green on MFP hooray!
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    Pasta Recipes

    I had a carbonara like thing the other day Donna Lean bacon medallions, loads of mushrooms, courgette, red onion all sauteed together til soft. Cook your pasta. Stir a spoonful (tsp or tbsp depending on how you like it) of djon mustard through the veg and dump the cooked pasta with a little...
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    Berry's diary

    Going to Bali- can't WAIT for sunshine and warmth. Yesterday's food.. B Cuppa 30 Special k biscuits 98 L Blueberries 53 Salt n vinegar squares 121 Mini salmon sushi 155 Corn thins 46 Peanut butter 94 D Flat mushroom x2 32 Cottage cheese 105 Salmon & dill fish cake 177 Butternut squash 24...
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    My CC Diary... Time to get back to wear i belong...

    Love the squat challenge- I might give it a whirl! Although even 50 sounds scary to start with haha!! Well done on your losses so far. I wouldn't get too hung up on a numerical target, you will probably know when you get to your optimum weight as you will feel comfortable and healthy and...
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    Cas's weightloss diary x

    Yeah me too, but I honestly think it comes with time and eventually we will be able to automatically adopt a healthy 80/20 approach to life/diet and maintain that way. One big binge will not derail things, but I understand the negative feelings associated to it. The most important thing I have...
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    Floss - Go Hard or Go Home!

    Hey floss, here to subscribe as we are a similar height with similar starting and goal weights. Supergroovy left some v sensible comments up above. I am trying to not to get obsessed with the scales and pour all my energy into exercise, improving fitness/body shape and clean eating. So I...
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    Cas's weightloss diary x

    Cas don't feel down- you do so well. We just need to remember that the longer and more gradually it comes off, the more likely we are to keep it off. All the food sounds lovely. You, me and debs can go for it now and get a good few lbs off before summer! x
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