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  1. M

    How do you keep motivated?

    After a month on any diet I start to go crazy for junk food. Living in a house with students doesn't help when they're all eating it! I would just like to know what techniques some of you use to keep motivated? Right now the thought of chocolate seems so much better than sticking to a diet and...
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    Can't afford the Dukan right now..

    Thanks for that reply, I felt like a bit of a quitter but I really just can't afford it. It's just little things like the ham I'm snacking on could buy me 6 apples for the same price etc. I'm trying to stick to the principles of Dukan by still having more protein that anything. Today I've had...
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    Can't afford the Dukan right now..

    As some as you may know I am a student. I calculated what I have spent recently on food and it's a LOT (chicken is particularly expensive). It's not a set decision as of yet and I am slightly nervous but I don't know whether to go off the diet until I return home and have more money? What would...
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    Still sticking to it, but finding it hard!

    Thanks guy! I will have to try the receipes too :). I did end up going to the shop with my friend and she did offer me a square of chocolate. I picked it up, thought about it and gave it back. I just feel like I finally need to change my habits. I mean once I'm at my goal I may not be as strong...
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    Still sticking to it, but finding it hard!

    I guess so...It's just I haven't always been this weight. I have been heavier before and a lot unhappier and so I started the Dukan to give me some idea of how I can eat and be able to stick at a normal weight without counting calories.
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    Still sticking to it, but finding it hard!

    I know I'm not classed as overweight but I'd just like to be a healthy size 12. When I was ten stone I was so much more confident and happier about myself and so happiness is what I'm aiming for and I am definately not happy with my wobbly bits. I did this diet because it doesn't limit the...
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    Still sticking to it, but finding it hard!

    I think it's because I have a massive sweet tooth and at the minute I am craving so badly. I can't afford all the ingredients until I am home in 2 weeks (I'm a student :(..!) so I'm making do with my veg, eggs, protein and yoghurts. However, my friend wants me to come to the shop in an hour so I...
  8. M

    Sausages

    I know we're not allowed sausages...but my friend found some beef ones that were less than 10% fat today. Being that the fat content is low, and they are not pork--can I eat these?
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    Still sticking to it, but finding it hard!

    I haven't broken my diet, but I am sort of stalling on the weight loss now and it sort of makes me feel like all the work I'm putting in isn't paying off. I'm a few weeks in now and all I can literally think about are crisps, chocolate, cakes and everything I shouldn't have. It's made rather...
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    New to the Dukan, few questions!

    Thankyou so much Jess! I've been trying to find these answers for days! I know I'm not far from my goal but self esteem wise, this will make all the difference. Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou! :).
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    New to the Dukan, few questions!

    Hi, I know my bmi is only 21.5 but I do actually just want to shuffle a few pounds. Although it's still in the normal range, I am not happy with my shape. I don't plan on getting to underweight, as you can see from my target bmi. Just thought I'd be able to ask a few questions :s...
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    New to the Dukan, few questions!

    I've always done the Atkins diet, however just under 2 weeks ago my friend got me started on the Dukan and I really do love it. I did 7 days of Attack (I was only supposed to do 3 so this is a little naughty) and I've now been doing the 1/1 alternations between PP and PV on the cruise phase...
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    How can I make Atkins food more exciting?

    Thankyou so much, this is so helpful! I don't want to try another diet because Atkins seems to be the only one where I lose weight...or the only one I tend to stick to because I am most full. The only things I was wondering, was what do you eat when you're in a rush and need something quick on...
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    How can I make Atkins food more exciting?

    So all I've been eating is cod, salmon, tuna, eggs and chicken. What kind of receipes are there for someone in induction? I'm too scared to eat anything else but I am getting bored.. Also, am I allowed burgers and sausaged? I'm sure I read somewhere they weren't allowed (particularly certain...
  15. M

    Get me into ketosis!!!

    How do you know when you're in ketosis? I seriously hope I am...been religious on this diet for 5 days now(unless it takes longer than that?)! I have the headaches though. I am also extremelyyy tired. Sign of Atkins!?
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    Help me! How can I stop myself from cheating!?

    I hope it's the same for me, getting on the scales each week I am so happy...it's just inbetween that when I crave things I shouldn't but if I remember rightly, last time the cravings went after a while.
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    Help me! How can I stop myself from cheating!?

    Jim, how did you manage so long on induction, and so strict!? Considering I want to lose the weight so badly, you'd think I wouldn't want to break my new eating style but when my brother is eating pizza, it's not easy..
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    im back :-(

    Good luck!! The weight will drop off in no time on Atkins- just love it:) :)
  19. M

    Portion Control

    I think that's a good idea, our plates are HUGE and I always used to fill them. I need a smaller plate, that way I am still getting my plate full and I may trick my mind into thinking it's eating the same!
  20. M

    All I seem to do on here is moan, so sorry!!

    Yep, I don't even remember the last time I weighed that! I just want to fit nicely into clothes and be happppppy, wouldn't matter to me what size I was aslong as I was happy. I know parents try to help, but sometimes not in the right way- or so I have found! Just got to ignore them I suppose...
  21. M

    Portion Control

    I seem to be having a new post everyday at the moment! I do have LOTS of questions though and generally like to moan when dieting! I know eating what I should is all good, but I actually have no idea of what the right portion is. My family use rather large plates and we always used to fill them...
  22. M

    Help me! How can I stop myself from cheating!?

    Induction for 6 weeks!? Wow, you have some willpower! My inspiration!
  23. M

    All I seem to do on here is moan, so sorry!!

    Hi :), at 11stone 11 I wear sizes 14-16. I know then when I am 11 stone I am comfortably in a 14 though. And thanks everyone!
  24. M

    Help me! How can I stop myself from cheating!?

    Well good luck, I'm sure you will achieve that although you must be so happy with what you have already lost. Once I've hit my goal, I may try for a little more but I am being realistic for now!
  25. M

    Help me! How can I stop myself from cheating!?

    Thanks for the link...it really has stopped me from eating anything naughty. That family are so lucky, get given personal trainers etc etc. on the first programme and still can't stick to it. Then they are lucky enough to get a 2nd opportunity...makes TV though I guess! Next week, if I really...
  26. M

    Help me! How can I stop myself from cheating!?

    spirits (vodka mainly) as I was under the impression that they aren't as bad for you as wine... If only Tesco sold willpower--my problems would be solved!
  27. M

    Help me! How can I stop myself from cheating!?

    I hope so...if I give in now then I suppose my cravings will never go. Alcohol? Yes..in moderation, which i'm a little nervous about as I have 2 nights out next week for my friends birthdays, can't imagine going and not drinking, scary stuff for me!
  28. M

    Help me! How can I stop myself from cheating!?

    12 days :)
  29. M

    Help me! How can I stop myself from cheating!?

    Think I'm better leaving it then! I'll just go to bed early so I don't have to think about food!
  30. M

    The Christmas Challenge

    I am so up for this! My problem is always setting unrealistic goals...this is definately more achievable! Roll on xmas!! x :D
  31. M

    Help me! How can I stop myself from cheating!?

    I've been on the diet forrr 11 days now I think....I've written it down somewhere but it does seem like a lifetime ago since I ate 'bad' food so it's hard to remember! For that reason I am craving chocolate like mad now, haven't craved anything this badly.I'm still in the induction stage until...
  32. M

    All I seem to do on here is moan, so sorry!!

    Just a bit disheartening when it comes from my dad. Worry enough about what other people think of me, so if my family are saying things- god knows about other people! You've made me feel much better anyway so thankyou :)!
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    All I seem to do on here is moan, so sorry!!

    Sorry I need to figure out how to change my bmi...put on a stone since then, lost a few pounds over the last 2 weeks though. It's weird because even when I am within the right bmi I am still overweight (I know I'm not imagining it!). I'm a size 14 really, not always comfortably, especially not...
  34. M

    Whats so great about food anyway!?

    As they say...there's no time like the present! And you don't sound like a miserable cow at all....if you need to vent, do it here- it's what I do!! Good luck! xx
  35. M

    All I seem to do on here is moan, so sorry!!

    My dad once again upsetting me....telling me I'm at least 3 stone overweight. I'm 5'11'' and I don't think 11 stone 11 is THAT much overweight. Anyway, being that it's a touchy subject with me it has left me feeling so so down. Right now just wish I could chop off the fat! (don't we all I...
  36. M

    Hate it when unsupportive people tell me how to diet...

    Sorry guys, not been able to get online for a few days! Thankyou so much for all the comments...actually needed to change my starting weight up to 12 stone sadly (put it all on over summer!) but I have lost 4lbs from that so far so I am just going to ignore comments from people who don't know...
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    Hate it when unsupportive people tell me how to diet...

    Today I was cooking myself a ham omelette for breakfast as part of my Atkins. My dad comes down and tells me that no wonder my weight is the worst in the fam because i'm the only one eating breakfast in the house. Obviously I am very sensitive about my weight so just starting crying. He told me...
  38. M

    Become obsessed by weight loss..

    I've been a bit of a yoyo dieter for about 2 years now, I'm 21 years old and now I'm the heaviest I've ever been because I've let my weight get out of hand this summer.I'm 5 foot 11 and I weigh 12 stone. This makes me seriously unhappy because as sad as it is to find how shallow people are...
  39. M

    Starting again...

    Hi everyone, thanks for the messages of encouragement. Yesterday I got home and just felt so depressed! Anyway, today I woke up feeling more positive, I ate healthy and joined the gym and now I don't feel so much like it's the end of the world! Thanks so much! XXX
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    Starting again...

    So I am not exactly a new member buttttt I am back to square one- infact I am furthur. I am 5 foot 10 and on the Atkins diet I got down to 10 stone 7. It was not easy but I didn't care because I was so so so happy. Anyway, I have been away for 6 weeks and ate crap everyday basically and I got...
  41. M

    Bread on induction

    I'm not going to eat it, I'm not craving anything right now which is a first and maybe if I do eat bread I'll end up back at square one. Don't worry I'm sure you'll stop craving them again soon, hope you get back on track xxx
  42. M

    Bread on induction

    Thanks :) How many carbs are in mim bread? Can I eat this on induction?? (sorry about all the questions!)
  43. M

    Bread on induction

    Thanks :) Think I'll stay away from the bread then, don't want to be putting any weight on and I love bread so much that I'll probs want more than one slice. It's most difficult at tea time when my whole family have buttered baguette with their meal, so jealous! My stomach ache last week when I...
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    Anyone else worry about maintaining?

    I'm so happy on this diet right now, only when I finally do get to my target weight I'm scared of it all creeping up on me again. I'm starting to worry about silly things like music festivals I'm going to this summer- wondering how I'm going to eat low carb when camping for 5 days and not drink...
  45. M

    Bread on induction

    Hi all, will have been on Atkins 2 weeks tomorrow and I just love it, I have lost 6lbs! It's probably fluid because I don't know if it's possible to lose so much in 2 weeks but seeing it on the scales is lovely :). Anyway, I'm thinking I'll stick with induction for a little longer but I was jut...
  46. M

    Have I ruined my diet?

    Thanks everyone! I was so annoyed at myself because 5 days on a diet for me is good, especially Atkins so I was surprised I'd stuck with it! Well, I guess I've just got to keep at it -line number 1! xxx:):)
  47. M

    Have I ruined my diet?

    Hi :) yesterday I was up to day 5 of the Atkins. My friends all came round to my house with chocolate and I resisted for a very long time but then I ate 6 square of Milky Bar without even thinking! I had already had my 20g of carbs aswell..To be honest I wasn't even craving it, I just ate some...
  48. M

    Snacks during induction stage?

    Hi, I'm just wondering what you guys eat inbetween meals when in the induction stage. Today I just wanted a snack but couldn't think of anything quick and easy :confused:. Also, how do you combat nasty choc cravings or do I just have to wait for these to go? Thanks in advance!!
  49. M

    Another attempt to lose weight!

    Thanks all :) I love this diet, just not so much the headaches, I can't remember but do the headaches last for the whole of the induction stage? xx
  50. M

    Another attempt to lose weight!

    I've done quite a few diets before and the only one that seems to work for me is the Atkins! I'm not hugely overweight really, I just need to lose a stone for now but I'm finding it so difficult I'm just craving everything at the moment but then I feel miserable when I do eat badly. Anyway, last...
  51. M

    Suggestions for a new eating plan??

    I suppose I could say I am a stuggler and a restarter. Just feeling a little down about my weight at the moment:sigh:. I feel like i'm the only person who does this but weight seems to be ALL i think about. I think about losing it all the time, I can't look at people without seeing how slim they...
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    First day at Atkins!

    Hey all :) After a long time of trying every diet I can think of, I'm going to do Atkins! I've done it once before (and it really worked for the time I did it) but I struggled to keep on it because I wasn't sure of what foods I could eat while on the go :confused:. I've got the book now but I...
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    Few Questions !

    thankyou so much! Im so excited by the fact i can eat and lose weight at the same time, today (day 3) has probably been the hardest day so far but if i eat lots of free foods i tend not to crave bad things! So free foods are the way forwards for me =)
  54. M

    Few Questions !

    hmmm i used to be able to but as i dont go to my group sessions anymore im not so sure? I'll check whether i need the pword or not, i will have to try those =)
  55. M

    Few Questions !

    with super speed foods, do you eat just totally those foods or super speed foods as well as your other choices ?
  56. M

    Few Questions !

    i had 2 of the southern style quorn burgers, i know what the syns are for these so should i just put them down as syns? Thanks so much, its just strange i feel so guilty eating so much of the free foods, but as you say, they're free for a reason!
  57. M

    Few Questions !

    Hi, being that i already had the books etc to do slimming world i decided to take it up again 3 days ago. I did used to go to the group meetings but can't afford it at the moment! I was wondering whether eating less of the free foods would make weight loss faster? and i found that on the green...
  58. M

    How much do i love slendertone

    Hi =) I just wanted to know how good the one for the arms is? I'd really like to banish these bingo wings before i bring out the vest tops!
  59. M

    BEST EXERCISE MACHINE?????

    TG you're definately right! I think you have to do things that scare you to gain confidence (to an extent!). Swimwear scares the hell out of me but my friend has been asking me to go for a while as he's trying to get fit for summer too. After putting it off for a long time i FINALLY gave in last...
  60. M

    Weakness for cake!

    anything sweet is good lol, I will have to invest in those! With so little points i wont feel guilty eating it ,just felt so bad today..not even been at it long but all i can do is keep going :)
  61. M

    Weakness for cake!

    Hoping to start weight watchers as soon as i have the points calc etc. (doing it from home). Before i get all that ive been eating healthily and exercising my butt off for about 9 days now, I was so proud of myself as shockingly i dont think ive been able to cope for much longer than that...
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    BEST EXERCISE MACHINE?????

    have to agree with you! theres nothing more boring than staring at the same spot, i just cant make myself run in public...maybe when im a little more confident! I like to exercise with music on, makes it a tad more fun i suppose =D
  63. M

    BEST EXERCISE MACHINE?????

    urgh treadmills...i just can't hack them! As soon as i've lost another 7lbs....im going swimming!
  64. M

    BEST EXERCISE MACHINE?????

    I use a versaclimber and i love it! Works both my arms and legs. It's v tiring though and doesn't half get a sweat on me...sadly i think thats how most exercise is! I think if i would choose a different exercise machine i'd definately go for a cross trainer because you can work on your arms and...
  65. M

    New to WW- little confused!

    thats great! Just means i can save some next week so that i can treat myself next weekend for finishing exams =D
  66. M

    New to WW- little confused!

    thanks! Just one last question, can you save points up? If i dont use up all my points during the week, can i use them at the weekend instead?
  67. M

    New to WW- little confused!

    Hi everyone :) Im new on here and hoping to start WW, i dont really have the time or the money to go to the weekly weigh-in's etc so i was wondering if i could just do it from home? Ive been onto the WW site and i know how many points i am entitled to have each day. I just have a few questions...
  68. M

    Hi everyone!

    thankyou!
  69. M

    Hi everyone!

    Earliest I'd be going away is the end of July so im really going to keep at it, i finish my exams next week (finally!) So ill be exercising much more as i'll have so much more time for the gym (aswell as eating much less without the boredom of revision)! Can i find out everything i need to know...
  70. M

    Hi everyone!

    Im new so thought i'd say hi! So my (slim) friends are all planning for us to go on a holiday together this summer, and i really dont want to be next to them in a bikini feeling the way i am right now! I'd just like to lose a stone but that last stone is so difficult to lose! i was just...
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