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  1. Andrea1823

    Anyone tried or is doing shake that weight vlcd?

    Hiya folks! Do you mind if I join your thread? I am doing a different VLCD but love how you guys chatter away! I am on day 2 and feeling ok so far, bit of a headache and an upset tummy yesterday but not hungry at all! I have my nieces 1st birthday and Christening to go to on the 30th and would...
  2. Andrea1823

    Hello! Again.

    Thanks everyone! As for tips, drink lots of water! I also use a blender to blend my shake with ice. Yum! I have to remove all the "junk" food out of the house too or I will binge and cheat. I dont eat all my snacks and save at least one so I can have cups if tea throughout the day. The...
  3. Andrea1823

    How do you mix yours?

    I use a blender and blend with ice. Makes it nice and thick :-) xx
  4. Andrea1823

    Hello! Again.

    Hi everyone! Can see that there are a few new faces since I last did slim fast in March. Hope you are all doing well. I am going to give slim fast another shot as I have been dabbling with other diets with limited success and I know this works. Got to go and get some milk and I am all...
  5. Andrea1823

    Anyone with a lot of weight to loose here? 6 stone plus??

    Thank you! It has - a stone was pregnancy weight but now I weigh a stone less than i did when I fell pregnant. I am still plodding through, its slow gping for me but its going in the right way xx
  6. Andrea1823

    Anyone with a lot of weight to loose here? 6 stone plus??

    Good luck everyone! I needed to lose 7st back in July 2012, I am 2st down so still have 5st to go xx
  7. Andrea1823

    Diary of a boredom eater....this is my story.

    Oh my! You ladies do suffer at TOTM. I am lucky, my method of birth control means I get one every couple of months. I have no PMS and life is a lot easier! I have 3 easter eggs waiting for me already :-S Thats going to be hard!! X
  8. Andrea1823

    Diary of a boredom eater....this is my story.

    Oh no! Hopefully you will jump back on that healthy eating wagon soon. TOTM always deserves chocolate though ;-) Have you planned a strategy for Easter? Xx
  9. Andrea1823

    Chubby girl with a sweet tooth trying to shift the pounds

    Hiya hunni! I am doing ok. I am done with the shakes, cannot face them at all! Now doing Tesco Diets and I am eating loads! The calories are higher than I am used to but I am still losing some weight and I am not hungry at all. My craving for sweet things is gone. I am happy that i now weigh...
  10. Andrea1823

    Chubby girl with a sweet tooth trying to shift the pounds

    Ah I wish I could. He just makes me feel like cowering in the corner! He is not violent by any means it just seems like anything I do will not be good enough where my sister can do no wrong. I was 25 and married when I fell pregnant with a planned baby. My sister was 22, baby unplanned and fell...
  11. Andrea1823

    March Weightloss Thread

    Hello ladies. Another 3/4lb off for me this week. I am happy because I have not been having the shakes. I have been on them far too long now and the thought of them makes me feel a bit nauseous! Good luck to everyone this week xxx Loser85 - 0lbs lost/8lbs to go yo-yo-dieter - 0lbs lost/7lbs to...
  12. Andrea1823

    Diary of a boredom eater....this is my story.

    Hiya!! The ladies on this thread are lovely! We all have the same goal and are plodding along! How are you getting on with Slimming World? I just couldnt stick to it, too lazy to plan my meals!! Sian, sorry for jumping in on your diary! How are you getting on this weekend? Xx
  13. Andrea1823

    Diary of a boredom eater....this is my story.

    Hello!! How are you getting on? I have ditched the shakes in favour of calorie counting and healthy eating! First day on the new diet will be monday xx
  14. Andrea1823

    March Weightloss Thread

    Welcome Cherry! How are you finding it so far? Xx
  15. Andrea1823

    March Weightloss Thread

    Well Done Wobbly! A loss is still a loss! Xx
  16. Andrea1823

    Determined newbie!!

    Hello and welcome!! For weight loss, it really depends how heavy you are to start with. When i first started SF before Christmas, i lost 10lb in my furst week. Restarted in the New Year and lost 8lbs. I am having steady losses now but am getting so bored! Good luck with your journey xxx
  17. Andrea1823

    Diary of a boredom eater....this is my story.

    Do you know I am thinking the same thing! I just could not face shakes today so ate food. Ate crap (ooops) but there is another day tomorrow! Good luck xx
  18. Andrea1823

    March Weightloss Thread

    Oh no!! I find i lose more if I eat around 1400 calories a day, maybe you need to increase your calories slightly? I have my fingers crossed for you! Good luck! Xx
  19. Andrea1823

    Determined newbie!!

    Oh no! Try not to let it get you down. I always think that the occasional slip up does you good as you focus more on the coming week! Good luck xxx
  20. Andrea1823

    Diary of a boredom eater....this is my story.

    Well done :-) Would it help if you planned in a treat or two at the weekend to keep you on plan? Xx
  21. Andrea1823

    March Weightloss Thread

    Morning all. Another 1.75lbs off for me this week. 1lb to go and i drop into the next stone bracket. Woo! How are you lovelies getting on? Xxx Loser85 - 0lbs lost/8lbs to go yo-yo-dieter - 0lbs lost/7lbs to go juelou - 4lbs lost/6lbs to go mishelly77 - 0.5lbs lost/7.5lbs to go Jewel77 - 0lbs...
  22. Andrea1823

    March Weightloss Thread

    Oh no! Don't give up! Must be your body adjusting to the exercise. I am sure it will come off next week xx
  23. Andrea1823

    Diary of a boredom eater....this is my story.

    Hey chick. How are you getting on? When do you see the boyf? Xx
  24. Andrea1823

    Diary of a boredom eater....this is my story.

    Well done! I slipped up yesterday but have no more junk food in the house to sabotage my diet. But it doesnt stop me looking in the cupboards trying to find something to eat in the evenings, even though I am not hungry! Xx
  25. Andrea1823

    March Weightloss Thread

    Hi Emma! Don't give up! Its so much harder to restart than to carry on. This sound silly but are you eating enough? Xx
  26. Andrea1823

    Back after illness

    Hope you feel better soon xx
  27. Andrea1823

    Weight watcher/calories counting/think thin diet.

    Well done! I have just bought a book about th GI diet as it sounds good to me. How are you finding it generally? Xx
  28. Andrea1823

    Diary of a boredom eater....this is my story.

    Dont let it get to you. You still had a loss this week!! Its a new day tomorrow! Keep up the good work xx
  29. Andrea1823

    March Weightloss Thread

    I've done ok this week. 3.5lbs off. Could have done better but I am still happy! Loser85 - 0lbs lost/8lbs to go yo-yo-dieter - 0lbs lost/7lbs to go juelou - 4lbs lost/6lbs to go mishelly77 - 0.5lbs lost/7.5lbs to go Jewel77 - 0lbs lost/10lbs to go Andrea1823 - 3.5lbs lost/6.5lbs to go LadyT -...
  30. Andrea1823

    Exercise

    Hiya! My exercise is almost non exsistent but you need to make sure you eat over 1200 calories per day net otherwise your body will go into starvation mode and hang on to all the calories! So give yourself that treat, you have earned it xx
  31. Andrea1823

    Diary of a boredom eater....this is my story.

    Oh no!! I dont like to hear that you are feeling a bit down! Tomorrow is another day, forget about what you have eaten today and start fresh tomorrow. Keep your chin up hunni, the week will fly by. Try and keep yourself occupied and you will get through it. Is the boyf away a lot? If he is, you...
  32. Andrea1823

    Chubby girl with a sweet tooth trying to shift the pounds

    So today has been a bit odd. Didn't have enough milk for a shake this morning so just had a yogurt. Went to my inlaws over lunch time and all they had on offer was a tiny jam donut and I was hungry so I ate that! Not sure what I am going to have for tea yet - will see what I have in the house...
  33. Andrea1823

    Fell off the wagon *naughty*

    Yeah I am struggling but muddling through. Eating less than I normally would so should be on track for a loss. It just wont be huge! Xx
  34. Andrea1823

    Has anyone had any success with Tescos Ultra Slim?

    I started using ultraslim just before christmas but fell off the wagon. I started again at New Year at 16st3lbs. Lost a stone in 6 weeks, lost my way and put on 3lbs. Restarting this week at 15st6lbs. I prefer the taste of the ultraslim so I use that xx
  35. Andrea1823

    Monday check up

    How are you ladies getting on? Xx
  36. Andrea1823

    Chubby girl with a sweet tooth trying to shift the pounds

    I am a serial daily weigher! I wish i could only weigh once a week but i just have to it first thing. I think I have formed a new habit! Xx
  37. Andrea1823

    Weight watcher/calories counting/think thin diet.

    Hiya! Good luck to you. I am interested in what diet this is as I have not heard much about it? Xx
  38. Andrea1823

    Diary of a boredom eater....this is my story.

    Your hair looks lovely!! The shortest I have ever gone is an inverted bob which i loved but is too high maintenance for me at the moment so irs getting long. Xx
  39. Andrea1823

    Chubby girl with a sweet tooth trying to shift the pounds

    Thank you! :-) Had a sneaky weigh in today and I have lost 4lbs! Lets see if i can keep that off over the weekend! Xx
  40. Andrea1823

    Chubby girl with a sweet tooth trying to shift the pounds

    Good luck to you. Slimming world does work if you are in the right frame of mind. I am just not at the moment. I still have my pack so will do it from home when the shakes get boring! I could never get on with WW - the points system confused me! Xx
  41. Andrea1823

    March Weightloss Thread

    Wow!! Thats great! I weigh in on Monday xx
  42. Andrea1823

    Chubby girl with a sweet tooth trying to shift the pounds

    Well a little about me......I am 26, married to a gorgeous guy and have a beautiful 11month old daughter. I have been overweight for most of my teens and adult life and as such I am a bit of a recluse. I am so ashamed of how I look! Weighing in at my heaviest I was 17st, this was 3 months after...
  43. Andrea1823

    Has anyone had any success with Tescos Ultra Slim?

    I find it hard with a baby too she is 11 months but I only work part time so hats off to you!! I use ready meals - naughty! But i have lost weight doing it this way. I will look into healthy eating when I have lost a good chunk of weight! Xx
  44. Andrea1823

    Diary of a boredom eater....this is my story.

    Thats great! Well done :-) x
  45. Andrea1823

    Diary of a boredom eater....this is my story.

    This is the most supportive thread I have been on. Its nice to have people to chat to! I log all my eating on MFP, i still have cravings for sweet things but I am staying under my calories. Enjoy having your hair done, its nice to be pampered xx
  46. Andrea1823

    Diary of a boredom eater....this is my story.

    Yay! I feel that when i am happier, i eat less. I am recovering from my miserable stint with the help of you beauties! Had dentist today so had a sandwich at lunch and going to have my shake for tea. Hope you have all had a good day! Xx
  47. Andrea1823

    Diary of a boredom eater....this is my story.

    Ah if he has just gone in it will be about 12 months before he gets on a ship or sub. Closest hubby has been to a war was when he was about 50 miles off the coast of Libya - 10 weeks after our wedding! I know i would get a dog who wouldnt come back and I would spend linger chasing it than i...
  48. Andrea1823

    Diary of a boredom eater....this is my story.

    They ignore him too which is even funnier. I like boxers but they are far too energetic for me. Lets face it - im fat, work 5 days a week, have a baby, look after the house while he swans off to play battleships for 6 months. No way i will have the time to exercise a boxer! They walk miles! My...
  49. Andrea1823

    4 weeks weightloss

    Im restarting but just after Christmas I lost 11lbs in 4 weeks xx
  50. Andrea1823

    New to slim fast, some questions .... HELP

    Sorry for the late reply. I rarely have a full 600cal dinner so I tend to follow up with some kind of pudding to make sure I have over 1200 cals a day. Plus it means that I dont feel deprived! Good luck and let us know how you get on! Xx
  51. Andrea1823

    Diary of a boredom eater....this is my story.

    Ah I am such a mean owner and food addict! I have 2 cats called Treacle and Crumble. Hubby sounds so silly calling them - he is 6ft4 and they are tiny! Haha! We will get a dog when they go but he wants a boxer and I want a King Charles Spaniel, i am bound to win - i always do :-) x
  52. Andrea1823

    Diary of a boredom eater....this is my story.

    Well done! Thats great! I am just about to re-read Paul McKenna to see if he can curb my cravings a bit! Oh good luck with getting the puppy :-) xx
  53. Andrea1823

    Diary of a boredom eater....this is my story.

    Aww thanks. He loves it and I am lucky that he is in the Navy so doesn't go to war zones - at the moment! I would love to have the support, struggling at the moment - really need a kick up the bum! Going to try something motivational. Give my mum some money and for every 7lbs lost she has to...
  54. Andrea1823

    Diary of a boredom eater....this is my story.

    I don't at the moment but I might start one in the next few days. I am not hungry, I am bored and lonely - hubby is in the forces and away. Today is our wedding anniversary and I am here alone with the baby! He also told me that he is going to be away for her 1st birthday, his birthday, my...
  55. Andrea1823

    Diary of a boredom eater....this is my story.

    Well done Sian! I'm doing Tesco Ultraslim too - day 2 of restarting and failing miserably. I'm going to subscribe to your diary, hope you don't mind! I need all the help and motivation I can get! This evening I just pigged out because I'm a bit down in the dumps. Not hungry so didn't need the...
  56. Andrea1823

    Fell off the wagon *naughty*

    Hi mishelly! You sound like you have the diet sussed! I am day 2 of restarting and my head is just not in the right place! Feel a bit down in the dumps and I just want to eat chocolate and cake! Argh! Ah well, another day tomorrow! Good luck with your journey xx
  57. Andrea1823

    Has anyone had any success with Tescos Ultra Slim?

    Hi Sian. I use the Ultraslim because I prefer the taste and they are cheaper! I am restarting as I fell off the wagon but I managed to lose a stone in 6 weeks after Christmas. I was not sticking to it 100% though. Good luck with your journey x
  58. Andrea1823

    March Weightloss Thread

    Ooo can I join in please? Aiming for 10lbs in March! Loser85 - 0lbs lost/12lbs to go yo-yo-dieter - 0lbs lost/7lbs to go juelou - 0lbs lost/10lbs to go mishelly77 - 0lbs lost/8lbs to go Jewel77 - 0lbs lost/10lbs to go Andrea1823 - 0lbs lost/10lbs to go
  59. Andrea1823

    Monday check up

    Hi Ladies. I posted in the *naughty* thread! Ooops! Doing ok today, back to work after being off sick and the pc system is down. I was so bored and just wanted to eat - we have a team biscuit tin! Argh! But i managed to resist so feeling slightly smug! Hope your day turned out ok xx
  60. Andrea1823

    Fell off the wagon *naughty*

    Hi all. How's it going? Day 1 restart down, havent logged on MFP yet but I will do. Not done too badly although i struggle to eat snacks - i save 100 cals for cups of tea and just dont eat the other. I must make sure i eat my calories! Lizzie, well done for keeping up that loss :-) Its my...
  61. Andrea1823

    Fell off the wagon *naughty*

    Yes! Lets do this!! The blender is ready, the ice is freezing and the shakes are calling my name! On a slightly better note for me - a complete month off plan but i have only put on 3lbs. Still at an 11lb loss since Christmas. I want that 1st badge this week! Good luck everyone and I will check...
  62. Andrea1823

    Fell off the wagon *naughty*

    Well ladies I do need help BUT I am starting again tomorrow. If I don't make that concious decision I will fail again! This forum seems to lose its chit chat quite quickly! Anyway good luck to both of you xx
  63. Andrea1823

    Fell off the wagon *naughty*

    Hi Loser! I have also fallen off the wagon and am lazily watching it go by! I need a kick up the bum to regain my motivation and to actually do a diet again!! I can't keep using the excuse that OH is away and that I keep getting ill - I am just giving myself excuses to binge. Sorry to jump in...
  64. Andrea1823

    Totally new - would be great to get some advice/meet other newbies to SF

    Judt after having my daughter I tipped the scales at 17st. Im 5ft7 so i felt huge! I managed to get down to 16st3lbs by christmas and have started again from new year. I am now at 15st4.5lbs so it does work! I am now finding the shakes a bit boring so i substitute for a low calorie meal on...
  65. Andrea1823

    First week done :-)

    Congratulations :-) Hope this encourages you to keep going! Xx
  66. Andrea1823

    Totally new - would be great to get some advice/meet other newbies to SF

    Hello! It works if you stick to it! I have not been 100% but i have lost 13lbs in 5 weeks. I find that i have to weigh and measure so that i dont go over my calories. I have another 5st or so to lose too. Might not all be using SF but this is a good way to start! Good luck xxx
  67. Andrea1823

    How long and how much?

    Hello! 5 weeks un and 13lbs off. Not sticking to it 100% and am doing weight training. I weigh on wednesdays so determined to hit the 1st mark by next week xx
  68. Andrea1823

    What do you all drink?

    I drink tea, skimmed milk no sweetner or sugar. Count 12 calories per mug xx
  69. Andrea1823

    Arrrggghhhh!!!!

    Oh no!! One shake shouldnt hurt too much! How are you getting on with your diet so far? Xx
  70. Andrea1823

    My Slim Fast Journey

    Hello ladies! Good luck on your losses! The first week loss is always the highest because you lose water weight. I am 4 weeks in and 10lbs lighter. I do weight training every day. I have managed to lose my baby weight but as i was a fatty when I got pregnant i still have a long way to go! I...
  71. Andrea1823

    Considering starting SF, bit Confused?

    Hello! Sorry for the late reply! I have 2 Tesco Ultraslim shakes a day and then my evening meal. If hubby is home I will cook, if he is away I get lazy and eat a ready meal! I generally use one of my snacks for cups of tea throughout the day and the remainder for a pudding. I have lost 11lbs in...
  72. Andrea1823

    Please Help!

    Thanl you for the advice Kelly. I have been doing the weights for a few weeks now so it shouldnt be a huge shock to my body. On the plus side i have just hopped onto the scales and I have lost 3lb since yesterday. These weight fluctuations are so annoying! How are you getting on? Xxx
  73. Andrea1823

    Please Help!

    Hello all! I seem to have had a terrible week. Not stuck to plan 100% but i have eaten less than 1300 calories each day and exercised every day. I am doing strength training and not eating any additional calories. This week I have put on 2lb! Feeling very disheartened as I want the scales to go...
  74. Andrea1823

    My first time to be the last time to lose this burden!!

    Of course you can!! Have you started SF yet? Good luck on your journey. Xx
  75. Andrea1823

    I lost a over a stone in a month on slimfast.

    Well Done!! :-D xx
  76. Andrea1823

    My first time to be the last time to lose this burden!!

    I weigh on Wednesdays but overall I am 9.5lbs and 15cm smaller :-) How are you getting on? Xx
  77. Andrea1823

    Booster Week on Slimfast

    Good Luck! It really does help with the appetite - I can't eat half as much as I used to! X
  78. Andrea1823

    My first time to be the last time to lose this burden!!

    Hello!! I am a 26yr old mummy too! My daughter is 9months. I am planning on another one but I dont want to be fat and pregnant next time! I am on week 3 and struggling, but I am determined not to let my blips affect the overall picture. 3 weeks in & 9.5lbs down, only 71 more to go :-S Good luck...
  79. Andrea1823

    Started today 18.01.13

    Kelly, what sort of things do you cook? I am lacking in the inspiration department at the mo and my foid is all beige! Yuk! Gillian McKeith would have a field day with me! Xx
  80. Andrea1823

    Started today 18.01.13

    Good luck everyone!! I am really struggling to stay motivated at the moment and I am falling off the wagon! Help! Does anybody cook for 1? My hubby is in the Navy and when he is away I just get lazy and eat for convenience. I dont finish work until 17.30 and then have to get home and put baby to...
  81. Andrea1823

    Started today 18.01.13

    That brilliant Kelly! Keep up the good work xx
  82. Andrea1823

    Starting today - quick question

    As long as you count the calories! I use one of my 100cal snacks so i can have cups of tea throughout the day. Hope this helps :-) xx
  83. Andrea1823

    Started today 18.01.13

    I have done slimming world and found it gave me too much freedom! I just ate and lost nothing! My tummy rumbles a lot but i not hungry at all thankfully! I use mfp too - what a big help! Let us know how week 1 goes xx
  84. Andrea1823

    Started today 18.01.13

    Hi Kelly & missgalaxy. Welcome! I wish you both luck on your weight loss! Missgalaxy - 20lbs in 10 weeks is very doable if you stick to it. 2lbs per week is a very good loss. The first week will be higher! Kelly - your food diary sounds so yummy! Mine was very pathetic today! Andrea xx
  85. Andrea1823

    Hello all newbie here

    Good luck using the Wii. I wanted one for so long and my hubby finally got me one and now it collects dust! I have a few Wii workout game thingys but i find them annoying! I am so excited for your first week! I have lots of support at home and that makes it easier to stick to. Hubby even...
  86. Andrea1823

    Hello all newbie here

    Hellooo!! I actually find the diet easy! Day one is the hardest. I started at 16st3.5lbs and lost 8lbs in my first week. I weigh again on wednesday so will let you know about the second week loss! I also use MFP to track everything whether it is good or bad. This time I have also incorporated...
  87. Andrea1823

    Easter challenge

    Hi aesir. I will join you! I am currently at 15st 9.5lbs and would love to be at 14st 7lbs by then! Good luck xx
  88. Andrea1823

    Servings in a tin?

    The first day is the hardest. It does get easier! I have lost 8lbs in my first week so it works! Xx
  89. Andrea1823

    Servings in a tin?

    Hi 42, I am pretty sure I get 11 meals from a tin. I struggle to get the last bit out so usually add that to a new tin. Good luck with your journey xx
  90. Andrea1823

    New Year, New Me!

    Hi all! So I made a New Year resolution - to get healthy! I fell off the wagon over Christmas and gained 5lbs! But I did have the awful Norovirus so I am sure that helped with the loss before Christmas!! Day 1 is down. I stuck to my calories and shakes and wasn't hungry! I even managed to...
  91. Andrea1823

    29 Stone Start Weight Diary by Lou

    She is nearly 8 months. Not crawling yet so I am not burning off calories by chasing her around! I am sipping water throughout the day, tea is my weakness though! Thankfully I don' t take sugar! I am hoping to be 7lbs lighter by Christmas. I am confident that I can do that! Xx
  92. Andrea1823

    29 Stone Start Weight Diary by Lou

    I am doing Slim Fast / Tesco Ultraslim with a bit of calorie counting. I am on day 2 so have a long way to go yet! I need to get the baby weight off and then keep on going. Not finding it too bad at the moment - evenings are hard when baby in bed as hubby is military and away! I hope you don't...
  93. Andrea1823

    29 Stone Start Weight Diary by Lou

    Hi Lou, I have been reading your diary recently and I have to say that you are an inspiration!! I hope I have the same willpower and motivation as you! You are looking fantastic by the way! Well done! Andrea x
  94. Andrea1823

    SLIMFAST NEWBIES - Introductions

    Hello! I have been lurking for a little while on the site and finally decided to join. I am going to start SF tomorrow and hope that I can do as well as everyone else here! I would appreciate any help, advice and motivation that anyone can give! Thank you in advance Andrea xx
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