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Hi and Happy New Year to you all! Im Anna, 31, new to this thread and really asking for any advice you may have ... Im 7+4 weeks pregnant and over the moon (its our 1st) but wonder what you ladies would recommend for constant nausea - its there all day until about 6oclock at night and then back...

thanks ali! :):):)

thought it was about time to update the diary on here. I am now pregnant so no longer dieting but trying to follow healthy eating guidelines, which with the nausea is not proving very easy. The only thing that relieves it is to eat it seems!! Still will be worth it long term! Im just about over...

Time for an update: Well this morning I weighed and had sts which I am actually OK with as have struggled a bit over the last week, havent had a chance to exercise much and have eaten some stuff I shouldnt of. Ive also stopped taking Reductil, as DH and I have decided its time for us to start a...

hi realised i need to update this: Oisin - 6st ~ 66lb GONE 19LB TO GO! Fizzy - 28lbs down, 56lbs to go Sinead - 3st 1lb to go! =) x Bish_Bosh - 32LB DOWN 52LB TO GO! Mungo_D - 6st 4lbs to go Mini = 45lbs goal -14lb off ... 31 to go! Tracy2421 - 6st to go Couscous - 3st to go Saraian - 3st to...

Well a day late with the weigh in but good news; its a loss of 2 this week. Also got the slightly higher dose of reductil from the GP so hopefully things will speed up again. Off to update the ticker .... xx

hi thistimeiwill welcome and wish you all the best on your journey. I'm also taking reductil at the moment and have just been given the higher dosage one so looking forward to not feeling hungry again. Seemed to work for a few weeks on the lower one but then wore off!! I hope you enjoy Curves...

well having struggled rather over the last couple of weeks i have only lost a pound! still better than a gain i suppose xx

thanks ali xx

thank you alice in wonderland and well done on your loss so far aswell, what diet are you doing? x

Oisin - 6st to go Fizzy - 28lbs down, 56lbs to go Sinead - 3st 1lb to go! =) x Bish_Bosh - 32LB DOWN 52LB TO GO! Mungo_D - 6st 4lbs to go Mini = 45lbs goal -14lb off ... 31 to go! Tracy2421 - 6st to go Couscous - 3st to go Saraian - 3st to go ???? tbc Fizzio - 5st to go Lisa BB - 6st...2st 7lbs...

Hi have had my friday morning weigh in and am pleased to say lost 1.5lbs this week!! Not sure how but pleased all the same. Just off the update the ticker etc ... xx

Hi everybody this morning have weighed at have lost another pound and at last hit the 2 stone off mark :):) am very happy about this and have felt like have been on plateau lately, still seems to have passed and onwards and downwards!! Am off the Xenical now and GP has now prescribed Reductil -...

Oisin - 6st to go Fizzy - 28lbs down, 56lbs to go Sinead - 4st 10lb to go!! Bish_Bosh - 32LB DOWN 52LB TO GO! Mungo_D - 6st 4lbs to go Mini = 45lbs goal -14lb off ... 31 to go! Tracy2421 - 6st to go Couscous - 3st to go Saraian - 3st to go ???? tbc Fizzio - 5st to go Lisa BB - 6st...2st 7lbs...

Hi Ali thanks for bumping by! It was OK yesterday I was a bit sore and got a bit of a bruise but at least I am on the way to getting things sorted. I know I probly shouldnt but with Im feeling I make go back on Xenical while I wait for the results, Ive been without it for so it didnt skew the...

hiya and welcome! :)

Oisin - 6st to go Fizzy - 28lbs down, 56lbs to go Sinead - 4st 10lb to go!! Bish_Bosh - 22LB DOWN 62LB TO GO! Mungo_D - 6st 4lbs to go Mini = 45lbs goal -13lb off ... 32 to go! Tracy2421 - 6st to go Couscous - 3st to go Saraian - 3st to go ???? tbc Fizzio - 5st to go Lisa BB - 6st...26lbs...

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Hi all weighed this morning and lost 3 pounds. quite pleased with that but am missing Xenical for speeding the weight loss along! xx

Hi Falcore and welcome. Congratulations on your weight loss so far and good luck for the rest! :)

Hi Adam and welcome. With regards to exercise im not really in a position to advise but have found that it definitely helps to find something that one enjoys and its easier to stick to, for me its walking at the moment and i know what you mean about the gym i tried my work one for a while but...

aww congratulations glad its going well for you. xx

Hi Activ8 and welcome to the forum! x

HI and welcome and good luck! :)

Hiya and welcome! Sounds as though you have done really well already and best of luck for the rest of your journey. All the best with it x

Hi and welcome and good luck!

Hi Louise and welcome. I wish you the best of luck with losing weight and congrats on what you've lost already. There are others on here that take Xenical, i am having a break from them at the moment but hoping to go back on them soon. Keep us posted with how you get on. :)xx

Hi Emma and welcome! JUst to say I was prescribed Xenical and had been taking it for about 6 weeks and had only one occasion when the dreaded side effects kicked in and that was simply because I had eaten too much fat in my meal., I learnt a lesson from that and was fine after that. I find it...

Hi Kaitlin and good luck with your weightloss. x

I agree - it was an amazing display - very original and creative - quite impressed actually!! I wonder if London will be able to match that hmmm I wonder!

Hi Mandy and welcome too. You've done brilliantly already - congratulations! and wish you all the best for the rest! I know what you mean with things slowing down - thats happened to me before on one of my many previous missions to lose! I am also following RC GI Hip and Thigh diet guidelines...

4.5lbs down since I set my goal so updating this: - Oisin - 6st to go Fizzy - 17lbs down, 67lbs to go Sinead - 4st 10lb to go!! Bish_Bosh - 7lbs down, 77 to go! Mungo_D - 6st 4lbs to go Mini = 45lbs -9lb ... 36 to go! Tracy2421 - 6st to go Couscous - 3st to go Saraian - 3st to go ???? tbc...

Hi everybody, this afternoon have been back to the GP and have lost a further 3.5lbs. Im stopping the Xenical as a blood test that was done last time has shown raised liver enzyme levels and she needs to check the Xenical isnt causing this first off so Im coming off them for a month but will...

Yes I need a challenge! Possibly a bit optimistic but gonna give it a go; Julesgr (5lb) sazzy34 5lbs h2shrink 7lb

Hi Cheza 69 and welcome. Good luck with slimming world and look forward to hearing how you're getting on. All the best xx

Hi Sue and welcome. Good luck with your weight loss journey and I wish you all the best. Im also taking Xenical at the moment and finding it to be fine it seems to be helping and Ive had no ill effects (except once and I know why that was). Im also going to RC classes for exercise and weighing...

Good luck for your weigh in and good to see you back

Hi and welcome. I wish you all the best with your weight loss journey - I am going to RC classes at the moment and really enjoy it. Are you doing the classes or online? All the best :)

Wow that it fantastic congratulations!

Congrats on your weight loss so far x

Hi Emz and welcome. Good luck with your weight loss journey. I also go to RC classes and find them really useful and supportive, for me the fact that someone else is weighing me helps keep me on track and also if Im struggling to fit in exercise in a week I know I can workout at the class. BTW...

Great idea 2009 would be good for me! x

Good luck Charlie!

Congratulations Fizzio!

Thanks Ali hows the preparation for the hols? Hope yr ok x

Hi I would love to lose three stone from where I am now by Christmas I wish everyone on here the best of luck with this challenge Fizzy - 6st to go Sinead - 6st to go Bish_Bosh - 6st to go Mungo_D - 6st 4lbs to go Mini = 45lbs -2lb ... 43 to go Tracy2421 - 6st to go Couscous - 3st to go...

Hi Dave i wish you all the best with losing weight and look forward to keeping up with how yr doing

Hi Fizzio, I am also taking Orlistat (also got in desperation) at the moment and have been for about a month although I did miss some whilst I was on hols. I can honestly say that they have caused me no problems at all, so long as I stick to low fat food for meals, take the tablets and if I get...

I work for the "old bill" talking to people and trying to help them all day long! I love it - can be very stressful/sad/frustrating/satisfying throughout one shift but always worth it.

hi all have been back to the GP yesterday and am thrilled with the result - 6lbs. She was pleased with progress and to say that I am thrilled is an inderstatement.. Have also achieved my first goal so gonna set a third one - to lose two stone. She also given me a another months supply of...

Hi mungo D and all the best for your weight loss journey. this site is brilliant and there are alot of inspirational people on here it really helps me when Im having a bad moment. Looking forward to keeping up with how yr getting along. Keep us posted! x

Yes I've just taken a peek at them and they're lovely - congratulations. And I totally know what you mean about afterwards I felt exactly the same like theres so little to think about and it all seems a bit flat. We had a belated honeymoon so I did have that to look forward to. Anyway hope...

Hi Jo I wish you all the best with your weight loss journey. Im not doing weight watchers but do go to classes and find them really helpful - just meeting others in the same situation and the encouragment is great. I also find that having somebody else weighing me helps to keep me on track but...

Hello Blatentbunny hope you're well congratulations on the loss and the size 18s I am really pleased for you. xx

Hi Ali yes we had a really lovely holiday just getting back to normal loads of washing etc. Got on the scales this morning - only up 2 lbs I cant beleive it am thrilled as I always seem to gain about 5 when on holiday etc. Shouldnt take long to shift. Yippee. Hope you have a lovely holiday. xx

Hi all. JUst got back earlier today from camping and feeling refreshed but a bit sunburnt!!! Wasnt the easiest diet wise but I tried to be sensible and have decided not to beat myself up if i have gained a bit - gonna weigh tomorrow morning. Had a fab time but am looking forward to getting back...

Just a quick update ... am off on hols camping in Dorset tomorrow and am gonna miss these forums alot!! Would take the laptop but wouldnt be much use out in the sticks!! Have had a good week and been sticking to the low fat diet, good results on Thursday have inspired me further and Im gonna...

Help am dreaming up my excuses as we speak .... you made me laugh ta xx

Gemstone i have to say that yr story has made me laugh alot - sounds crazy to me!! BTW saw yr post in another thread and Im quite new here but loving it keeps me quiet of an evening! xx PS am also in the South - am I at risk from the HHs??

i drive an alfa romeo 147 and i love it!! :)

hi sam not on atkins but have done it in the past...wishing you all the best xx :)

Many Congratulations to you! She looks absolutely beautiful.

hi shrinkingannie :) congrats on yr weight loss so far and good luck with the rest of it - look forward to keeping up with yr successes. All the best xx :)

well done on the gym visit theres one at my work but im not sure whether i would have the confidence to go there at the moment. I totally agree with you on the lifestyle change and think I will definitely try to continue for the holiday i cant bear to put weight back on again (yes its happened...

thanks Ali, we're off to dorset and i will probably take them with me but not sure whether will take them all the time as just more worried about having any evil side effects when not in the comfort of ones own home. we're also going with a group of other people and i just its gonna be really...

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hi .. am thrilled to be updating this with the news that I have actually lost this weeks - 6lbs off - yippee. Only problem is am going camping for 10 days on Sunday and am somewhat concerned about sticking to the diet always find it far more difficult when in holiday!! xx

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yeah shes getting more freaky by the minute!!

thanks starlight I thought i saw you in another orlistat forum!! BTW I think what youve done is amazing - congratulations! yr an inspiration on this site. Well I am going to find out if ive lost anything tomorrow so will update then. xx

hi sazzy34 best of luck with yr challenge. i did see the June one but Im a bit late for that so will join in for a July one if you do the same again next month. WIll keep an eye out! All the best xx ps I love this site too its brilliant

thanks ali good luck to you too xx

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hi again tyn I can totally appreciate how you feel with wanting to be thin quickly as ive felt like that before but I believe that that if the weight is lost quite steadily and over a long period of time then the more likely it is to stay off over a long period of time as well so this time...

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hi tyn best of luck on yr weight loss journey, look forward to keeping up with yr progress on yr thread. All the best xx

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congrats on yr loss sazzy34. the RC class I go to is fab aswell everyone is really friendly and supportive and they dont seem to ever mind that I dont get there every week due to work stuff. Next WI is thurs for me fairly confident about it at the moment but will have to wait and see .... x:)

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hi im taking xenical at the moment started 6 days ago and so far have only had one attack of diaorrhea and that was because I didnt stick to a low fat diet. Other than that one time Ive felt fine on them and the scales are starting to show results which Im well pleased about. I am taking them at...

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i spoke too soon!!! had a horrid gurgly tummy (and the rest) last night and I will be trying to resist any mores oops in the future. have learnt my lesson!!

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hello again well so far so good since starting the tablets still nothing bad has happened despite having a bit of an ooops today. Have to be good tho cos have a WI on Thursday - should be interesting!! Have to then contend with going camping for about 10 days whilst trying to diet!!! Will update...

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Hi Cahching thanks and I will endeavour to keep this diary up to date with progress. xx

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Hi I think this is a great idea and will keep and look forward to seeing the photos x

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Hello Having read quite a few different threads on this site I feel inspired to start a little diary of my journey so here goes .... Have been going to RC classes for the last 8 weeks and have lost a bit of weight through this however was losing willpower and the weight loss had slown right...

Wow you look fab congratulations xx

hi im not very techie and not sure Ive done this ticker thingy correctly!! Ive added the one i created to my previous post so thats what Im aiming for. The ticker shows progress since starting RC classes which Im doing alongside the Orlistat as had to prove that could lose some weight before...

hi to all in this thread I am going to RC classes at the moment although with shift work it is a bit and miss with getting to one every week but generally speaking its going well, have lost about a stone at the moment and have been going for 8 weeks. I lost about 5 pounds on the first fortnight...

Snap to Starlight! I work with the "Old Bill" as a call handler in their control room. Love it never two shifts the same although always busy busy busy... Starlight what shift pattern are you on at the moment and what are you moving to (did i see you in a Orli forum?) Best of luck to BG for the...

thank you blatent bunny for your advice I think thats more or less what Ive been sticking to. I am so pleased with my experience so far and am starting to see results on the scales already! :) xx

Thank you blatent bunny, I have to say having read a bit about Orlistat I was kinda dreading the bad effects of it but hoorah so far so good no problems. Now i just need to be patient for the results so heres hoping .... just one thing do you know if there is a guideline as to how much fat can...

Hi to everyone in this thread. I am really pleased to have found others that are taking Orlistat. I am just starting on my Orlistat journey having been prescribed it yesterday after going to my GP feeling "at the end of my tether" with weight loss issues. I have been following a low fat diet...