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I gave up on ww. I'm going to try the 5:2 again. Not this week as I have so much going on and not had chance to plan so aiming for no choc and healthy this week. Not heard of it Trinab. What is it?x

That's fab Trinab. Well done! Well I have come back from being away (I didn't hold back on the eating whilst away) but started the no chocolate today. So far so good. Had shreddies, then jacket potato and beans for lunch and steamed veg with pork (no potatoes as had one earlier) for tea. I'm...

Aren't sure if I will be able to do it but after my weekend away I'm definitely going to try, I don't think hot chocolate should be included though haha I can still have that I think xx

I did it for 2 weeks and lost about 5lbs but consequently put it back on. I do like it, I feel fab after managing to only eat 500 cals but I wasn't focused enough. I'm going to get my head back into gear after my birthday :) xx

Well done Sal! What exercise you doing Trinab? I'm in holiday mode as I am off work for my birthday so am eating LOADS! But I have set out my plan for next Monday, 2x 500 cal days and 5x 1500 cal days and I have decided...... I'm giving up chocolate completely! With the 5:2 I have realised I...

The nibbling is a huge problem for me too :( I want to nibble on chocolate hobnobs so badly right now!x

Hi Ladies. I've been shocking! My head is just not in it. I am eating a lot more healthier main meals (trying to get the whole 5 a day and the balance between protein etc) but I can't seem to stop the nibbling. I'm not hungry but I like to nibble. I like something sweet after my tea so bought...

I love next. I think they have loads of stuff for different age ranges. How's the dieting going? I'm not doing too well :( xx

Haha. I know the feeling. I have to start buying school attire as I'm on placement soon and m&s is where I am heading. They apparently have some lovely stuff, my friend was telling me about an indigo range they do that's apparently nice. When I was younger it was all very 'classic' looking xx

I'm feeling okay thanks Sal. Had a couple days off work/uni so am feeling rested :) Top shop depresses me sometimes. I fit in there clothes but I just don't like going in as you have to ask for 14/16s :(

How is everyone? I aren't sure what's going on but so many people are poorly/in a lull. It's very strange xx

She maybe had lost weight, I didn't think of that. I have been naughty today. Had a healthy breakfast, salad for lunch then spoilt it with a bag of skittles, a lolly, 3 Jaffa cakes and a digestive biscuit :( xx

Im 'fasting' today. Decided to up the calories but still being healthy. Made a nice healthy ham salad to have on my lunch at work and a Special K bar. Doing the fasting has made me realise that I am able to cut down my eating massively but on the non fasting days I struggle to do so. It's...

I had to leave ww and go it alone when I did it because I found I was wasting my money too. This may sound awful but the woman who did the meetings was a very large lady, much much much larger than me and I didn't find that inspiring, she had lost a lot of weight on ww and eventually put it back...

You definitely can do it. You have had the willpower to do it before you can do it again! You went through a long period of doing so well, can you remember what enabled you to do well? I've started thinking of when I lost weight before and what's different now, I think the fact that I was single...

Yeah I had the same thoughts to be honest. I am thinking of upping the cals to about 700-1000 on my fast days, had about 800 today. On a brighter note, I finally got new scales (yay for scales that work!). I'm weighing in on a Thursday now :) Xx

Sorry, I've been poorly :( been for blood tests as doc thought it was glandular fever (it wasn't) and now they think it's my anaemia :( I aren't sleeping and it's making uni and work so hard! I have lost my appetite but it hasn't curbed my eating :( I feel weak so it's like I'm compensating it...

That's what I love about fast days. That you can think about what tou are going to Have tomorrow. When dieting you had the restriction on what you ate everyday where's I can look forward to a kitkat tomorrow or something. What's getting me through today is the thought of a cheese and onion...

That's a lovely dress. I'm still on mission to fit into a size 14 dress for my friends wedding. Fingers crossed. How are you getting on? I'm fasting today so I my had 300 calories so far. Determined not to spoil it today x

I've done exactly the same tonight. Had 657 cals up until about 8 then I got out the fig rolls and mr Kiplinges. Ruined a hard days work. Was literally starving all day! :(

My first week I lost 3lbs. I ended up not fasting, went til about 8 on 657cals but then I spoilt it and had 2 fig rolls and a mr killings :( How are you finding it. I struggle to stick to 500 I tend to have 600 normally x

How's everyone getting on? I struggle to stick to 500 and normally end on 600. Do you think this will hinder my loss?x

Mmmmm carrot cake. No, just doing 5:2. I started with ww and really struggled to keep to it so jumped ship. On the 5:2 forum quite a few people are combing it with slimming world. Had 657 cals today so I'm over but still happy :) I'm having a twirl tomorrow! Haha x

Hi ladies. I'm fasting today. Had 300 cals so far today and no hunger pangs so far- been at uni though so had to concentrate on other things. The challenge is when I get home :( Well done on your loss, don't worry about having a bad day- start again tomorrow :) Xx

Sometimes you see no loss for ages then the next time you get on you lost quite a bit so don't get disheartened. Let us know how wi goes x

Thanks for your advice Laura. I went to the docs on Thursday and they have given me some cream and it's already started to make it better- I know it will never fully go but I feel better now it's going down. How's everything going? I'm a tad stressed with uni (and my friends boyf split up with...

Hello ladies. I fully fell off the band wagon this week and didnt fast :( had 2 takeaways and wine! Saw a picture someone took of me last night and thought eugh so that has clicked my head back into why I am doing this! Still can lose at least a stone hopefully for my friends wedding in August...

Ate loads today :( :(

They are positive divination cards. Like tarot x

They are positive divination cards :D xx

And some cheese haha that sounds so random

2 fun size Cadbury dairy milks :(

I just ate chocolate :(

It's actually much easier then I thought it would :)

Well done :)

How's everyone getting on?x

Ended on 676 :( x

I'm fasting today. Will be slightly over, will finish on about 600 cals. Think ill do 3 fast days this week as I am out on Wednesday so must make up for that x

Your doing super well. I've had a cuppa soup and a slice of bread so far so it's going well today. :) I have 2.5 stone to lose xx

Hi ladies. How's everyone getting on? Trinab you sound as though your head is fully back in it-yay! Xx

Hi ladies. Laura you no way no how look your weight! You look fab in pics and always wear such lovely clothes that suit you so don't feel down about it. We do clothes swaps at work and a girl who is twice the size of me said that she would bring in some clothes for me to look at as I'm the...

Because I have only just developed it everyone keeps saying to me you must be stressed, this is the least stressed I've been in 3 years haha maybe it's the opposite for me. I dislike that is so visible and the itching is driving me crazy! You are doing brilliantly well :) well done. I sat and...

I've been incredibly naughty so looking forward to fasting tomorrow. Anyone else fasting?

I have a slight addiction to them. I tell myself to just eat the 2 biscuits but it never happens x

I have tried the wii (don't have wii fit board yet) and I loved it :) I played tennis, bowling. Not quite exercise but hoping to get the board soon. I like cycling but I'm definitely a fair weather cyclist haha x

Hi Hun. I'm doing so so. How's things with you? Your dad doing okay? I have been reading your diary, just not been posting much at the mo as I'm feeling eugh. I'm doing the fasting diet. Been doing it a week and lost 3lbs so a good start. I seem to have developed psoriasis though and I am...

I don't know if to do another fast day today or just start again tomorrow x

I'm thinking of fasting today. I've done 2 days so far but thinking of doing today as well. Would 3 days be too much?x

I had a very bad day yesterday. I must eat healthier on my non fast days. I have been wanting ice cream for AGES so last night I went and bought Ben and jerrys :( bad idea! Oops x

You definitely haven't failed eating that much. That's really good, well done x

I've only done pro point ww. It's going well. Today was much easier than my first fast day. I have been out for a meal every other day though so I'm worried that my weight loss may be slowed due to that. Gonna take this mornings wi as my starting point and wi next thurs and hopefully see a...

That's still good. I'm thinking of having an intermittent fast day tomorrow, going to try and eat 1000 x

I've ended on 633 calories today. Slightly over but still good I think :) xx

I've had 603 calories and I want more!!

I've had a cereal bar and a cuppa soup. Have a massive beans on toast craving for tea!x

Hello ladies. I am part of the small titty committee so I'm hoping my boobs stay put! Weighed myself in boot s this morn, I'm 13st 9 so that's a loss of 3lbs since I last got weighed :D but for the fasting diet I am using this as a starting point. I am fasting again today :) much easier today...

Anyone fasting today?x

Anyone fasting today?x

We can keep each other going :) I plan on having shreddies for breakfast, cuppa soup for lunch then maybe half can of beans and a slice of toast for tea :)

I'm hoping that I haven't spoilt my fast days by eating too much the rest of the week :( my second fast day tomorrow. Doing it whilst at work so I'm hoping it will be a tad easier x

I didn't as a girl I went with was wanting what I did so we shared the curry and rice :) I'd definitely do the starter option though. I tried today to be good, I went to a lady from uni house to do a presentation and she'd make flapjack and cake, then she had made us soup for lunch and bought...

Wow toofatcat that is such a fab loss in such a short time. I have 2.5 stone to lose all together. I'm worried that what I'm eating on non fast days may spoil if though. It's not the best week to start really as I had a meal out yesterday, had to do group work for uni today and the host made us...

Thanks guys. Belvitas are a bit like Pringles, once you start eating them you can't stop so they may not be the best thing to start the day with. Hoping my next fasting day is just as successful x

I'm worried about tomorrow, it will involve nibbles cake and a meal out :( must stay strong. I'll have a slither of cake for you Trinab :)

Yeah I think that's what I'm going to have to do. I know the book recommends you eat at 7 then 7pm but I can't. Maybe as I go on I may be able to but not yet x

I'm glad to hear it gets easier. I did a bit of exercise on the wii but because I am ill it didn't go well x

That's fab! Do you have much left to lose?x

That is such a fab loss :) well done. Was it all done on this plan?x

I keep telling myself I can have cake tomorrow!

Me too! I have to keep telling myself it's just 2 days a week!x

I have gone over- ended on 553 calories. The sicky/hunger feeling was hard to deal with. I'm either going to have to nibble throughout the day eg a belvita biscuit, cuppa soup, another biscuit then something for tea or divide it between 2 meals x

Had 553 calories. Hope I don't spoil it before bed x

Today is my first fasting day and I'm at home poorly... I'm struggling. I'm rather hungry, only have 156 calories left. I may have to have 600 calories today. Please someone tell me it gets easier!x

I'm resisting the urge to binge!

That tea sounds yum! Well done, you are also doing well :) xx

First fast day today. Had 234 cals so far, 2 belvitas for breakfast and a cuppa soup with a slice of bread for lunch. I'm hungry, does anyone else get the sick/hungry feeling?x

I'm hungry! Had 234 cals so far today. Trying to keep away the hunger until about 6 and I'll have some soup. The first day of fasting is suppose to be the worst, after that it apparently it gets easier. Had 2 belvitas and a cuppa soup with a slice of bread so far . How are you getting on today...

Thank you. My belly is rumbling now, but I don't feel hungry. It's a weird feeling of emptiness. Very strange. Duvet day and Jeremy Kyle it is for me, I'm lucky it's my day off, I don't get paid when I'm off sick xx

It's my first fast day today...and I'm ill. Think this will help though as all I will want today is hot water honey and lemon and a hot water bottle. May try some soup later but right now good is not appealing. Hope you guys have a smashing day xx

I never drank enough so bought a litre bottle to take to work and started drinking green tea. I am the same in that I have to keep nipping to the loo. It's my first fast day today, I'm poorly too so I'm thinking this will help rather than hinder as food is the last thing on my mind. I imagine...

You're half way there haha xx

I did and I really enjoyed it x

I bought the Zumba one second hand today for £8. I have tried it before, your sister is right x

Even though you both indulged a tad, as did I, you are doing really well. I'm thinking of adding an intermittent fast day of 800 cals to make up for the calories I went over today. Will see how tomorrow goes first. Got a wii today, borrowed it off a friend, so hopefully can get on that as soon...

Had 2054 cals, over but went out for lunch today, unfortunately didn't have the willpower to turn down chips :( but tomorrow is a fast day and I'm going to keep busy in the afternoon so no nibbling :)

Today is just a normal day so today I just have to eat less then 2000 cals which I think I have. Tomorrow I'm fasting. Got cup of soup (50cals) so hoping it's nice x

I am :) today I'm not fasting but I intend on sticking to calorie counting. How you getting on?x

Well done :) how many fast days have you done. I'm starting this week, my first fast day will be Tuesday x

I don't know if I can but I'm tired of looking for a plan that suits and I can stick to so fingers crossed :)

I have just got the ap today so I can start tomorrow. What is slim pasta? I'm thinking I need to make homemade soup so it can be less calories. I really dislike fizzy water. I have no idea why, maybe I should add some sugar free juice to it x

Well done, that is definitely something to be proud of! Planned my fast day- 40g of shreddies for breakfast, carrot and parsnip soup with a slice of bread for tea followed by a yoghurt. That's 534 cals x

I need to plan my fast day tomorrow. Was thinking porridge for breakfast and soup with a slice of bread, or smoked haddock and veg for tea. I know I shouldn't have coke (diet) due to the sweetener but I think that will help keep me feeling full, that as well as green tea and no added sugar squash x

How are you finding the fast days?x

I'm looking forward to trying. I think this may be the plan for me. Fingers crossed xx

Thank you, I'm starting properly tomorrow and my first fast day will be Tuesday. I need to plan my 500 cals down to the last calorie but the other days im looking forward to not worrying too much about what I eat. My friend did it and in his first week he lost 4lbs even though he'd had a...

You eat what you want 5 days a week and 500 calories 2 days. So by cutting down 1500 for 2 days you have a calorie deficit of 1lb. That is if you eat the daily guideline of 2000 the other days x

I'm currently mentally preparing myself to embark on the 5:2. I've just finished reading the book. It's sounds brill but can I put the theory into practise?!? One quote out of the book said it's a matter of brain against stomach- so simple but so true! Well done on your 3lb loss :D xx

My friend is lending me her wii fit to see how I get on. I really like the running up and down the stairs idea. I have it a go yesterday. I struggle to attend a class as I struggle to find one at a time I can go. I did enjoy Zumba though, has anyone got the Zumba DVDs? If so are they any good?xx

Wow that's really good. I'm aiming to eat 1400-1600 a day and the 500 on the fasting days. I'm looking forward to doing it as I know my will power will be tested massively (I have very little willpower) and I'm really hoping to see results. Do you have a 5:2 diary? What did you eat on your...

Hello everyone. I am currently reading the 5:2 fasting book, and aim to watch the documentary on it too, so I can start this week. I wanted to ask how much weight people had lost (I'm on the ap so can't see stats) as the woman in the book I am reading started off at 9 stone and admits she...

It's awful, I feel like I am never going to lose weight, I'm so back and forth. I'm trying to be positive x

Thank you. My friend is lending me the 5:2 book to read tomorrow, I know I won't be able to do that but it may spur me on to try harder at having 1000 cals 2 days and 1,400 others. I think today has been a toughie cos I've been at home all day with my nephew and it makes me want to eat, being...

I feel so downhearted. I have a wardrobe full of clothes and know I have nothing to wear for tomorrow night as I will hate how I look in everything :(

I have added my cals for tomorrow and I'm at work so I know I won't nibble. Eaten 2103 cals today :( eating that amount I know I will maintain, not lose but I aren't eating enough to gain xx

I didn't bother with the scales after all. You sound like you are back in the right frame of mind so that's fab! I have used all my cals today on chocolate- no meals etc just nibbling on choc and I have 184 cals left for my tea :( I seem to lose grip during TOTM and it's not good enough. I...

You sound much brighter, how you getting on? Im still within my cals (so far) today but made naughty choices x

That's a really good idea, I've never thought of doing that. I was worried because normally I'd share a rice and curry with my Boyf as the portions are huge but because it's a work night out it's less likely someone will want to share x

I'm having another bad day- day 2 of being naughty. The chocolate and crisps are calling! Off for a curry tomorrow, does anyone know what the lowest calorie option is?x

Good luck :) hot water honey and orange squash will help xx

The new maltesers bars are suppose to be amazing! Is it a bad idea to weigh myself whilst on TOTM?x

I ate over 2000 cals :( whoops. I'm not going to get in a slump about it though x

I thought I'd got my head around it- I did. But TOTm comes and I just want to eat anything. I know it's not an excuse but during this time I seem to have zero willpower. Hopefully getting a wii on Monday to motivate me to exercise x

Well done :) I haven't counted cals today. I have been a tad naughty :( not terrible but just naughty x

Whoop whoop, well done :) xx

In another thread someone suggested to me to try periodic over feeding- have you heard of this?x

Ooo curry. Are you doing ww again Trinab?x

This sounds right up my street. I'm trying my own version of 5:2, 1500 5 days 1000 2 days. I'm still limited to what I could eat so having one day that I could possibly have a pizza or a curry would be nice and may keep me on track the rest of the days.

TOTM is really testing my will power today. How are you ladies doing?x

Accidentally sent that without finishing. You are right. Just need to be super good tomorrow :)

I know it's a lot of calories but it's less than one id be eating if I were to maintain my weight.

I have been incredibly naughty and had 2037 cals now :(

It's weird isnt it as I am 13st 12 ish and I would love to be your size. I think you look fab but if you don't feel right in yourself it's difficult Is that you new dress? It's gorg!x

Scrap that. Just finished off my green and blacks egg. Oh well. More motivation to 'fast' tomorrow x

I am currently eating my green and blacks egg :(

Didnt manage 1000 :( didn't do too bad though. Had 1517. Ended up going to yo sushi for lunch hence why I have gone over. Will try again for 1000 tomorrow!x

I love carrot soup. Just onion, carrot, stock cube and cumin. I have been naughty. Ending up having sushi for lunch. Had no tea so wondering if I can go without to keep my calories low x

I did really well yesterday. Ate around 1300-1400 cals. I'm going to attempt a fast day today, I couldn't do the 500 like the 5:2 diets suggests so I'm going to aim for 1000 or under. I have planned my day and I should finish on 889 cals if I stick to it. Wish me luck!

Oh no! Hope you feel better soon. You can do it! (Dissertation that is) when I was doing mine my mum fell down the stairs, broke both her legs so I had to move home from Liverpool to care for her, commute to Liverpool (from York) twice a week for lectures, visit my mum everyday when she was in...

Why did you fail?x

Well done on having a good day :) Hope you feel better soon xx

Thank you :) how are you both getting on today?x

Had a grand total of 1371 cals today :) x

I may check out the sw page, thanks. I've had an extra 60 cals but all in all still a good day. My dinner is cooking and I have cals saved for after so hopefully that will keep me going. So far soo good :) Only a 1lb gain is fab :) I hope I've only put on a pound haha saving weighing myself x

You have the right attitude so you are doing fab. I had 40g of shreddies for breakfast, had soup and one slice of bread followed by a kitkat for lunch and I am making a quorn cottage pie for tea followed by a caramel egg. In total I come to 1387 cals so when I've left work I need to stick to my...

I'm starting afresh today. Weight loss here I come!x

I don't know x

Thank you for your replies :) I love to go for walks, like today I went for an hour long walk but I rarely have time as I volunteer/uni/ work and only have 1 day a week off. I usually get Sundays off so spend it with family/friends. I love the stairs idea, it's free and I don't have to leave...

Think I'm on a massive chocolate come down :(

I'm told planning is the key to success so I best stick with planning x

I feel terrible too :( you gonna give calorie counting a go then? It's not as restrictive as you think x

My low cal days are Wednesday and Friday. I have planned my meals for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, I'm hoping I have the will power to stick to them! I need this to work! I need to stick with it!x

I am confident about my way as I calculated my BMR and to maintain my weight I have to eat 2,100, to lose I have to eat a max of 1,600 so to eat 1,400 and 1,000 if I don't lose there must be something wrong. 1lb = 3500 cals so I must lose at least that a week, I'd hope. I'm feeling so down it...

My friend lost 4lbs in one week on 5:2. He had eaten, Chinese, pastA, chocolate and still lost. I'm hoping my adaption works, it's a 4,000 cal deficit a week so there should be a loss!x

Ww really didn't work for me. What's sw like?x

I may put off getting on the scales. I'm trying my own version of the 5:2 diet. I'm eating 1,400 cals 5 days and 1,000 2 days. I couldn't possibly do 500 cals on 2 days. It's a fresh start for all of us tomorrow- we can do it. I think falling off the band wagon has made is want this more!!x

Oh yeah I remember. I'm worried about getting on the scales tomorrow. But then again, I have changed my scales, so I may weigh anything. Need to get rid of the Easter eggs!x

I think you should try eat breakfast. When I'm being good I normally have a pint of water then I have 40g of shreddies, this keeps me going all morning. I really am going to be good tomorrow. I can't carry on like this x

Hello everyone. I'm so confused by what exercise to do/how much of it I should do. I have a number of DVDs but I lose interest rather quickly, I dislike swimming (despite being able to swim perfectly fine I don't like it) and I cannot afford the gym. I hula hoop, I have a proper weighted hoop...

I'm the same. I flit between diets blaming them for my inability to stick to them when really I don't have the will power. I feel my motivation isn't lost completely but my will power just isn't pulling its weight. It's so hard and upsetting. I really want this yet I seem unable to not eat the...

I do genuinely think I can but Easter has been tough. But you have to allow for these things. As long as I can get back on track I aren't too worried xx

I know exactly how you feel :( xx

I'm having a fresh start on Monday. Easter has been rather indulgent!x

That sounds yum! I need to have a go at making that x

That sounds like an effort that book! You shouldnt have to calculate GI at all! In my rick gallop book it's days they have a website, www.gidiet.co.uk. If that's no use just google rick gallop and GI. I have a list of green foods that I can eat and I have to portion control pasta, rice, potatoes...

Fallen off the wagon a little bit, well a lot! I have a meal out planned for tomorrow so I know it's not going to be the best so feel that I could start afresh Sunday and plan plan plan all my meals exercise etc. sick of falling into these eating ruts. I know it's my own fault though

Had mcD's and chips today :( something went drastically wrong today!

According to my scales- not taken them back yet.i have either gained 4lbs or lost 1.5. I wasn't sure what my starting point was as the scales changed so much :(

See I wondered how you could work it and that sounds like a really good way. I'm gonna see if I can get a group of friends together that would like to do it x

My strategy for Easter unfortunately went out the window when I ate my Easter egg in one sitting yesterday :( Today I've felt like I could eat everything and anything- then the period pains started and I was like- oh I get it now! Tomorrow will be a challenge for me x

You've helped me too by making me feel okay about the cookie, you are totally right, a lb is 3500 cals so 200 over one day isn't gonna pile on the lbs. believe in yourself, you've done well before , you can do it again. Draw a line under all the bad eating, tomorrow has the potential to be the...

Aww thank you. I think you need to believe in yourself more. You can do this!xx

I really had to hold myself back, it's TOTM and I could still eat x

I just spoilt mine with a 200 calorie cookie :(

I aren't sure how to do it if I'm being honest. Not a clue x

We need to try and stay positive (but it's so hard!) i really do blame the weather, all I want is soup with warm homemade thickly sliced bread with lashings of butter followed by warm fudge cake. Or a pie or roast. I crave stodgy food all the time :(

No I didn't get any, was trying to fit too much in yesterday and ran out of time :( Yeah Liz Earle products are reasonable, I use all their stuff. My friend is going through the same thing with her child, he cries and cries and she doesn't know whether to pull him out or keep trying, they did...

They aren't cheap either are they!

Aww hun. I've had a shitty day too, eaten a whole Easter egg, 2 teacakes, crisp, flapjack... the list goes on. The dark circle- I have exactly the same! I've been told its due to lack of moisture/ dehydration so I bought some Liz Earle eye lotion and it helped a tad. Do you not know why you are...

I'm having a very naughty food day :( shall be better tomorrow!x

That's a brill idea! Need to try find the receipt for the scales, definitely aren't spending that much again. Thanks :)

Yeah that's a really good way of looking at it. You sound like you are doing so well :) x

How did you do that? This is exactly what I want my nails like but with black polish and pink glitter. I've booked to have them done with either gel or shellac xx

I think I may take mine back :(

Today's a new day so can start afresh. I am aiming between 1300 and 1600 as I calculated my BMR and T something and that's the bracket it gave me. Mfp says I should have 1,200 but I think I'd struggle to go from 2000 to that x

I'm going to get some more today, well actually im going to take these back and ask for a different make x

Does anybody else have problems with their weight watchers scales? I weigh myself daily (I know I shouldn't) And i do expect my weight to change slightly but I got some new weight watchers scales and the difference can be about 10lbs! I have tried them all over the house, on concrete floor and...

Tried to sort out my ww scales and since yesterday I've apparently gained 10lbs :( I just want some good scales :(

Thank you :) I think I am going to look into. It's for a good cause and it's extra motivation!x

Yeah my friend hasn't grasped the concept yet that you cut the same amount of calories a week if you do the 5:2 or eat 1500 calories a day. How does your body not go into starvation?x

1lbs good considering, like you say, it was going to be a tough time to diet. It's fab you haven't let it get you down, you know why it's happened and when the time is right you can refocus on it. I wish I had this attitude x

I see that as an okay day haha how many calories do you aim for? I've varied mine everyday x

The real test is Easter! My Boyf got me a green and blacks egg and it's sat there saying eat me, eat me, don't wait until Sunday just eat me :( Also my friend is trying to convince me to do this 5:2 diet with him but it sounds so unhealthy!xx

Oh no! Do you know why you had put on?x

I shared a dessert with my friend but just had 4 spoonfuls of a cake and that was it, I could of eaten more as I wasn't full but I knew I couldn't! Still over my calories by 60 though :( x

No I calculate what I'm going to eat before hand. I don't eat until about 7. I still struggle to go through til bed time without eating though xx

With my tea I will have had 1380 so mine is much better then yesterday. I heard you had to change the amount you ate everyday anyway. Aren't sure if that's true x

I have bad days- more so then not! I am having tea out tonight and the desserts in the place I am going are EPIC! My friends keep texting me saying they are looking forward to dessert :( I must stay strong!x

That's still good. I'm pleased I didn't go over 2000, that's what I had been eating so today I'll try have 1400 xx

Is there somewhere you can take the good to get rid of it? A homeless shelter? I normally take my Christmas left overs to one or a food bank. That way you aren't tempted by it today xx

The bbc good food website has some fab low cal recipes x

You make such lovely meals x

Okay. Ended up having a nibble- had 1577 calories now. Much better than my normal 2000 odd!x

Went a tad over today. Had 1435 calories xx

Bloody hell!! That's shocking!

I think I may vary the amount of calories I have daily. Think you need more then that xx

I tried the choc brownie one and the peanut one- both fab!

What's the scandal? I have never heard it and living in York Nestlé is quite big here (with it being rowntree then rowntree nestle etc). A girl I worked with refused to buy nestle products due to their ethics but they own soooo much like purina. I don't think I could give up kit Kats. The new...

It's freezing here too :( I shall resist the temptation to eat comfort food, it's what I normallly do when the weathers bad xxx

I love that soup! How many calories do you aim to eat a day? Today my diary says I will have eaten- if I stick to it 1412 x

What's yours about? Mine is about the cultural and social development of children in early years. I know it will be interesting once I get into it, it's the starting part that puts me off haha x

Do your essay! Did that help?!? I've just had my lunch and now I'm sat here with the books open at where I need to read but I put the tv on instead- I'm so bad!!x

Just had the nicest lunch, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs on toast- was yum- all for 488 calories!xx

Yeah that does raise a few questions about your old nurse! But at least you are on the right thing now. I'm doing everything and anything right now to avoid starting uni work :( I've even gone through my Internet banking haha desperate times haha x

I may try that then :) im even thinking about going swimming lol, probably won't as the long term repercussions of the chlorine on my eczema just isn't worth it sometimes!x

Yay for the period coming, boo for the pain! On your period you can retain up to I think 6lbs of water so it's normal to see a gain. My periods are literally agony! I have a lavender balm I need to rub on and I use a wheat bag, I heat it in the microwave and put lavender oil drops on it. I can't...

I read somewhere that each day you are suppose to change the amount of calories you eat to trick your body so 1350 one day, 1500 another, 1400 the next. Have you heard of this or is it nonsense?x

That pasta looks lovely. Yum! Apparently it speeds up your metabolism apparently. Been on some calorie counting threads on here and it's been really helpful so I'm going to give it a go :) x

I've had the exact same problem. Mfp said 1,200, my friend said I would go into starvation mode and lose nothing so she said do 1500 for the first week see if you lose any, if not go to 1350. So that's how I am going to work it. I also measured my BMR that said 1600 so I think 1500 is a good...

Yes! They moan loads! And sulk! Haha

Men like a good gossip even though they would never admit it lol

I'm rather short and round so they don't look too bad on me. Wish I could buy a new wardrobe though. Seen soo many things I like recently x

Yeah don't think I can give it up lol x

Sounds like we dress very similar. I'm actually loving the Aztec prints at the moment. I don't know what I would do without my leggings! I always wear them with a skirt or dress though, like you I don't understand when people wear them with a top, they aren't trousers! The majority of my...

I started researching (googling lol) weight loss last night and I feel I have armed my self well enough to do okay. I think I was completely oblivious to so much dieting knowledge. I just thought eat less move more but then I started looking into calories and sugars and saturated fat! Oh my...

Apparently I'm a skittle! I've never even heard of this one before- I am characterised by my big bottom and saddlebags! How rude haha I tend to wear a lot of dresses that go in at the waist then skim over my hips hiding all my fat bits. I feel comfortable in these and don't feel self conscious...

Hi everyone. Me and a friend at work are both wanting to lose 2-3 stone and I wondered if there was a way I could raise money for charity at the same time. It was just a thought and wondered if anyone had ever considered/looked into it! xx

Been good today. Had 1461 calories in total. No exercise as I've been at work all day (on my feet) Brekkie- 40g of shreddies. Lunch- ww chicken soup and 2x ww bread Snack- maltesers Dinner- nume chicken korma ready meal 4 squares of bourneville. Bit more chocolate than id hoped...

Ladies I have set myself a challenge if you would like to join me. It's a challenge to lose 1/2 stone in 5 weeks. So that would take us to the 27tj April. For me it's just a way to spur self on to get this weight loss off the ground. My fitness pal ap thinks it totally doable so I'm going for...

Been on a two day spa break in which I totally over indulged but I am starting afresh today. Feeling good, trying to be confident and positive so here we go x

The snow really doesn't help does it :( you feel like you want hearty comfort food like shepards pie etc. I'm starting afresh today after 2 days away with the Boyf. Ate far too much xx

Hi ladies. I've been at a spa break with my Boyf which included a 3 course meal, full English breakfast and afternoon tea. Back to healthy for me tomorrow. Start afresh x

I want your wardrobe!x

How do you make lentil soup? I have only ever made carrot xx

I love dark chocolate and I know you can have it in small quantities, maybe I should get some and save it for after my dinner then I can think if I am tempted throughout the day nope I have chocolate for later. Glad it's going so well, you sound like you are doing fab. I love peanut butter, I...

Yeah that's true, my meals are much healthier so got to see that as a positive. Just need to control the nibbling now, gonna have to train my self to turn to exercise when I am stressed rather than food (long way off that yet though haha) 2 days in a row is fab, definitely sounds like you have...

I too go through this vicious circle. I have lost 2 stone on the GI diet before so I know I can do it but I'm massively struggling :( I thought having done it before I would get back into it easier but then again my biggest downfall is chocolate. My main meals are all healthy, I just crave...

Hi. How's the GI going. I aren't doing so well. My main meals are balance Gi meals, as are my snacks (usually ryvita with fat free cottage cheese) but I haven't been able to curb the chocolate yet :( xx

If my OH had said that I would of punched him in the ********!! The money situation sucks as I have no other way in which I can sort out my finances, I could get a credit card but I really don't want to! I'm losing my confidence in being able to do, life is always going to get in the way and I...

That's a positive, maintaining is still a good thing x

Had a eugh day today. I feel eugh, eugh stuff happened and I ate badly. Not the best of days!x

Naughty day for me. Was in work til 8.30, bad day as my hours at work have been cut next week so means no pennies to pay bills so been trying to see if others can give me shifts- all a bit of a nightmare. I feel crap and now have money worries that I headed straight for the chocolate. Had 2 fun...

Well done :D I love that outfit. Where is your skirt from?x

I think I'm gonna have to stay away from the scales and move more. Need to exercise more. My eating, I feel is under control (I say say here with a sandwich and walkers but as I am at work til 9 this is my dinner/tea) Must move more. I have a spa weekend tomorrow, included is a 6 course meal! :(

I've been really good and the scales say I've put 2 lb on! I just don't get it. Yesterday I had shreddies, salad and chicken jambalaya and a hot choc!! I'm getting annoyed!x

I'm trying- it's not going well but I know if I stopped trying then I would use it as too much of an excuse to eat loads of chocolate x

Tomorrow is a new day though, can start afresh x

How'd you get on? X

That's a fab day. Well done :)

Thank you. Had a healthy day today :) prepared a smoked salmon crustless quiche for my lunch at work tomorrow so I'm not dping too bad. How are you getting on?xx

Yeah, it's like we all can't stop eating. We have a full on lecture and we head to costa for a drink and a muffin to clear our heads before the next. It's tough as each day is so full and sometimes something sweet just keeps you going. Salad at lunchtime doesn't keep me going :( xx

My problem is I want to do everything haha x

I've planned my meals for tomorrow so fingers crossed. Aren't sure if to start calorie counting too again. Hmmm x

I agree, slow and steady does win the race. It's my throat, ears and generally achey ness too. I have eaten crap today :( I feel eugh, even more so due to my eating. I finally thought it had clicked, was healthy all morning then the bourneville was opened :(

Hi! Glad you are feeling better. I started feeling fluy yesterday :( shivers and aches today! Still no scales but I weighed myself on my friends and I'd put on 1lb but that was after my 2 day binge, I'm back on healthier tracks now. Wasn't brilliant eating wise yesterday but much better then...

You are doing brilliantly. Well done :) x

Sounds like you have had a bit of a stressful time! I know dieting sucks when you are feeling tired and stressed. Good that you didn't have a Chinese though, if you had you probably would of felt guilty about it and it would of added to your stress levels. I am so skint right now that I aren't...

Realising this I feel more confident in my ability to lose weight now then I ever have done!

Had a slightly (understatement) naughty day yesterday. Did good whilst I was at work and had a healthy low GI tea (homemade vegetarian cottage pie made with carrot and swede mash, not a potato in sight!) but then I had 2 Cadbury fingers- my first mistake as this kick started a craving for...

That's sounds good to me. Unfortunately my day didn't go as well. Nutella and a spoon is all I'm going to say!!x

I finished my psychology degree last year and am now doing my teacher training postgrad. It's hard eating healthy too when you are in the library til god knows what time!x