FabSwingers.com forum: Fabs Diet 2012

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

As requested by the lovely people of fabs here is the new thread to get every one motivated for 2012 Diamond and Jack are a true inspiration to us. New year new start. Share hints, tips and recipes, goals or achievements and moral support to all those who need it. Good luck and lets get healthy for 2012.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My goal is to drop two dress sizes by summer. Does anyone have any good tips regarding an issue i have?

The issue: I work long hours and constantly on my feet, when i finish work my feet are sore and aching so i try to keep off them, but i nees to excersise to lose the weight... any tips on how to overcome this?

Thanks in advance... Sarah xx

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

I need to lose a stone and drop a dress size this year. No particular time limit although before summer would be nice. I plan on using my Rosemary Conley Amazing Inch Loss Book and go to the gym at least 3 times a day, but might need to moan if I'm not doing well.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"My goal is to drop two dress sizes by summer. Does anyone have any good tips regarding an issue i have?

Thanks in advance... Sarah xx"

Pilates! I enrolled for a class last year and lost several inches as well as found a couple of abs I never knew I had. And the bonus is you do most of it on your back.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My goal is to drop two dress sizes by summer. Does anyone have any good tips regarding an issue i have?

Thanks in advance... Sarah xx"

You put on weight if you eat more calories than you burn off... so if you dont have time for any more physical exercise; change your diet!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Pilates or yoga low impact or if you can fit it in swimming after work. All low impact good luck girls.

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By *oe_Steve_NWestCouple
over a year ago

Bolton

I need to lose weight too so will post here - I think I'm going to excercise more and eat a bit less - it sounds so easy but it isn;'t! Z

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My goal is to drop two dress sizes by summer. Does anyone have any good tips regarding an issue i have?

Thanks in advance... Sarah xx

You put on weight if you eat more calories than you burn off... so if you dont have time for any more physical exercise; change your diet!"

Its not just inches i want to lose. I want to do excersise and improve my fitness. Plus it is a healthier way to lose weight than just cutting calories alone.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My goal is to drop two dress sizes by summer. Does anyone have any good tips regarding an issue i have?

Thanks in advance... Sarah xx

Pilates! I enrolled for a class last year and lost several inches as well as found a couple of abs I never knew I had. And the bonus is you do most of it on your back.

Ooo thanks! I will have a look to see if there are any in Bangor

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By *oantrimcpl2010Couple
over a year ago

Lisburn

"My goal is to drop two dress sizes by summer. Does anyone have any good tips regarding an issue i have?

Thanks in advance... Sarah xx"

I'm the same, by the time i get home after being on feet for 9 hrs the last thing i want to do is exercise.

Do want to lose weight though so going to cut out all the sweets, take aways ect and try that way.

Well thats the plan oh and to try stop smoking again.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My goal is to drop two dress sizes by summer. Does anyone have any good tips regarding an issue i have?

Thanks in advance... Sarah xx

I'm the same, by the time i get home after being on feet for 9 hrs the last thing i want to do is exercise.

Do want to lose weight though so going to cut out all the sweets, take aways ect and try that way.

Well thats the plan oh and to try stop smoking again."

Good Luck!

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By *riendly foeWoman
over a year ago

In a crisp poke on the A814

Cut out bread, rice, potatoes and pasta......

EASY

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

well as most know i do slimming world. im 9 and half stone lighter than at my heaviest but 7 and half lost in the last 13 months. ive cured myself of diabetis and high cholestral and my athritis rarely flares up. i start this year with exactly three stone to my target weight and to get more routind with exercise as my weight loss has really slowed down. good luck everyone xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Over the past 12 months I Mr liddy have lost 6 and a half stone and have a stone to go and Mrs has lost 4 and has a stone to go, our advice sounds easy but if you've got bad habits its not, reduce portion size try and eat a balanced diet nothing extreme remember some carbs are our friends, exercise and our main tip is have treat now and then maybe once a month if that's a bun or a bacon sandwich or a kfc bucket, we found it just breaks up the cycle of boring salad and gives a bit of a boost to your commitment

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My target is another 1 Stone!

I managed to lose just over 4 stone in 2011!

This was done, by simply eating less and exercising more!

No secret, even though everybody I know asks me that question!

Simple willpower and determination!

Good Luck to everyone in 2012!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Cut out bread, rice, potatoes and pasta......

EASY

Bread i totally agree with but rice potatoes and pasta i could live without lol

to date iv lost over 3 stone using slimming world and find the weekly meetings a god send, iv still got 8 stone to lose but with slimming world, zumbe and swimming im really enjoying it.

i have family members who didn't like the idea of weekly meetings and also couldn't afford them so i put the whole plan including food lists and recipes on to disc for them, if anyone wants a copy i can email the pdf files to you.

kat x x

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I have lost 5 stone but I have put on weight my target is to loose about 9 stone to be at my target weight...I have joined weight watchers I am going to invest in a wii and I am going to fit excercise into my busy working life.

I have to do this as I am becoming a bit ocd with my weight at present.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Having just been diagnosed with diabetes, I need to lose weight now. No target...just eat sensibly, go walking and swimming...then see where I am come summer

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

my top Tip would be to write down everything that passes your lips i keep a sheet next to the microwave. this works 2 ways it makes you conscious of what you eat and if you dont loose or loose a lot that week you can look back and see what you have done good or bad.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My tip? ... join a group with a friend, or make a friend there. You will need a push sometimes, we all do.

I joined Slimming World with Kate in January this year, mainly to support her because she asked me to.

Most people lose a few pounds quite easy in the first few weeks, but it can tail off, mainly because we fall back into our old ways.

If you've got a friend in the group, try and support each other, you can even compete with each other, you know, the one who loses the least weight, buys the after class coffee

Kate is now one of the group administrators now, she books the people in and takes the subs, so she's got another commitment to go.

Best of luck to everyone

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

If anyone one wants to know what you can achieve i have a beforehand photo loaded onto the site. If anyone is interested id be happy to pm you a copy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

im aiming to be half the size i am now.. currently a 24/26 so would like to be a 12/14

don't want to rush it and end up with too much excess skin so will aim for 2014 as my target (2 years time)

Drs on wed for a chit chat and mini medical, then slimming world sign up on the evening! I dont want my tummy and determined to be yummy!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a flat belly now, thank you Fab x

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"im aiming to be half the size i am now.. currently a 24/26 so would like to be a 12/14

don't want to rush it and end up with too much excess skin so will aim for 2014 as my target (2 years time)

Drs on wed for a chit chat and mini medical, then slimming world sign up on the evening! I dont want my tummy and determined to be yummy! "

1 - 2lb is the average of what you should be loosing a week. The first couple of months it will fall of you and then slow up. Some weeks ive gained for no reason and some ive lost 5lb and done the same both weeks. I find its better to work out your progress over a period of around 6 weeks(although still get weighed weekly) as women our body will flutuate up and down. After youve had your weight recorded for around 3 months you will start to notice when the natural flutuations occur. My hormones are all over the place cause im going through the change. Men dont realize how easy they have it

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By *ushroom7Man
over a year ago

Bradford

"im aiming to be half the size i am now.. currently a 24/26 so would like to be a 12/14

don't want to rush it and end up with too much excess skin so will aim for 2014 as my target (2 years time)

Drs on wed for a chit chat and mini medical, then slimming world sign up on the evening! I dont want my tummy and determined to be yummy!

oh we do. Stan at the weighbridge doesn't charge me.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Last Of the wine down the drain time to start the detox. Before I start slimming world on Monday.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

My first weigh in of the year is tomorrow morning

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wednesday for us

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Sipping on hot water and lemon. Anyone know how to kick start a slow metabolism

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Oh ive got all my forms here as well to fill in for the magazine, couldnt decide whether to do it or not but i thought if it gives someone else inspiration i will.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"Sipping on hot water and lemon. Anyone know how to kick start a slow metabolism"

Ive got apple cider vinegar here that i havent started yet. Do you know your metabolism is slow.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Wednesday for us

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Its wednesday for john w/w club and we go on it too ... its just keeping him off the beer and wine ..God he will be hell to live with .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Having just been diagnosed with diabetes, I need to lose weight now. No target...just eat sensibly, go walking and swimming...then see where I am come summer

when i was first diagnosed with diabetes, the practice nurse pointed me in the direction of an exercise class for the 'less fit' held in a local leisure centre

nothing majorly strenuous, just like circuit training really and only once a week. i coupled it up with nightly walks of about 45-60 minutes and it worked wonders - the weight dropped off me

that was 2006, i was knocking 19 stone when i was diagnosed, and dropped to about 14st7.

see if they offer similar things in your area and give them a whirl.

oh and being diabetic only needs to be 'scary' if you push it with your lifestyle.

if you eat and drink more healthily, with treats but not to excess, your body will find it's balance and manging it just becomes second nature x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sipping on hot water and lemon. Anyone know how to kick start a slow metabolism

Ive got apple cider vinegar here that i havent started yet. Do you know your metabolism is slow."

are you still trying to offload that vinegar ?

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By *adchickCouple
over a year ago

Cyprus

Back to special K in the mornings.

Salad or jacket potato for lunch

Low fat, very few carbs for dinner..... before 7pm

I've filled the fridge and the cupboards with extra low fat, veg, meats, brown rice, brown pasta etc....

2 dress sizes to lose before the first Pussy Posse party and I'll be happy.

I start tomorrow cus I find it easier whilst at work.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"Sipping on hot water and lemon. Anyone know how to kick start a slow metabolism

Ive got apple cider vinegar here that i havent started yet. Do you know your metabolism is slow.

are you still trying to offload that vinegar ?

lol, im getting my mum to get alot of specimen bottles from work filling them and taking them to class they will think they are drinking pee lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Sipping on hot water and lemon. Anyone know how to kick start a slow metabolism

Ive got apple cider vinegar here that i havent started yet. Do you know your metabolism is slow."

Yes because I have eaten crap for most of my life and really bad eating habits starving then binging mainly. But was wanting to detox and start from the beginning.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"Back to special K in the mornings.

Salad or jacket potato for lunch

Low fat, very few carbs for dinner..... before 7pm

I've filled the fridge and the cupboards with extra low fat, veg, meats, brown rice, brown pasta etc....

2 dress sizes to lose before the first Pussy Posse party and I'll be happy.

I start tomorrow cus I find it easier whilst at work.

As mine has slowed up i want to loose a stone for the first pussy posse party

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've put on a bit over the last couple of months now I'm back at work and I'm going to reset my target weight at 14st 5lb.

I didn't feel right when I was under 14st and people were telling me I looked gaunt

I was 14st 10lbs at my last weigh in

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By *emima_puddlefuckCouple
over a year ago

hexham

ohh i didnt know what this thread was...

i want to loose a stone,kev thinks thats too thin though,that my face looks gaunt. Does anyone else have this problem(not a thin face,but partner preference

)

i am going to compromise,and work hard at keeping off half a stone rather than yo yo ing as i have been recently.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

Tomorrow for me as I find it easier when not sitting at home. My aim is to fit into a primark size 18 the reason I say that is because thier sizes come up small.

My diet will consist of weight watchers recipes and trying to fit in excersice to my busy world. I am also cutting out my Starbucks addiction... I don't need a starbucks everyday!! I am also taking lunch with me to work as I am also trying to save money and loose weight.

I am also going to keep a diary to note down how I feel.... x

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"Having just been diagnosed with diabetes, I need to lose weight now. No target...just eat sensibly, go walking and swimming...then see where I am come summer

when i was first diagnosed with diabetes, the practice nurse pointed me in the direction of an exercise class for the 'less fit' held in a local leisure centre

nothing majorly strenuous, just like circuit training really and only once a week. i coupled it up with nightly walks of about 45-60 minutes and it worked wonders - the weight dropped off me

that was 2006, i was knocking 19 stone when i was diagnosed, and dropped to about 14st7.

see if they offer similar things in your area and give them a whirl.

oh and being diabetic only needs to be 'scary' if you push it with your lifestyle.

if you eat and drink more healthily, with treats but not to excess, your body will find it's balance and manging it just becomes second nature x"

I found being diabetic didnt impact on my life. But if its type 2 then you can cure yourself of it, i have. Im no longer classed as diabetic, have to go for one more blood test as im being weened of the tablets and thats it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tomorrow for me as I find it easier when not sitting at home. My aim is to fit into a primark size 18 the reason I say that is because thier sizes come up small.

I am also going to keep a diary to note down how I feel.... x"

Put the money you'd spend at Starbucks in a jar and add it up at the end of the month

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i am adamant this will be the year for me. I want to shift about half my weight. healthy eating and more exercise. going to see how long it will take me to walk to work and back and go from there i think. also walking the dog instead of the kids.

i agree some men do not understand how hard it can be. Ben is the same. he thinks i could do it easily if i really wanted to. if only it was that easy.

I love this thread will be great to be able to support each other

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"ohh i didnt know what this thread was...

i want to loose a stone,kev thinks thats too thin though,that my face looks gaunt. Does anyone else have this problem(not a thin face,but partner preference

)

i am going to compromise,and work hard at keeping off half a stone rather than yo yo ing as i have been recently."

My problem is people that i know well telling me im getting to skinny, sounds silly but they say it all the while. I try and explain to them that its only cause they have ever seen me so big that i look thin. Jay has never bothered about my weight but little things hes changed and i know he fancies me more. His only complaint(jokey) is my boobs are disappearing

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

well i reckon i have lost 2lb over Christmas

official weigh in Weds if i can get there

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By *emima_puddlefuckCouple
over a year ago

hexham

"ohh i didnt know what this thread was...

i want to loose a stone,kev thinks thats too thin though,that my face looks gaunt. Does anyone else have this problem(not a thin face,but partner preference

)

i am going to compromise,and work hard at keeping off half a stone rather than yo yo ing as i have been recently.

i dont think i will ever pass for skinny

But being attractive to kev is important to me. He never fancied me less at a size 16, indeed most ppl who know me refuse to believe i have lost over 4 stone.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well I have decided to ditch weightwatchers and have joined rosemary conley

as its more inline with what my doctors advice was.

I have also got kickboxing class I am starting.. Do zumba both at my class and seperate and am doing swimming every day

I am also in training as from now for 5 charity runs over the year with my daughter.. first one in April. I did race for life last year after losing 3stone and did the 5k in just over 40mins... so this year I am looking to do the 10k

I walk/jog most mornings for 30mins and have plan being written up for me.

2012 is the year I drop the last 3 dress sizes and to be honest I am hoping to drop one by Valentines.. and I think to be honest I have a good chance of doing it.

Then I can be all fit and slim for my holiday of a lifetime with my Master at the end of the year..and I so cant wait.

Cali

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Here are the offers slimming world has on at the moment

all existing members get the new 2012 pack FREE before 14th Jan.

Half price membership (just £5) for new and rejoining members

Free membership and 2 free weeks when you commit to a 12 week countdown, cost £49.50, saving £19.90.

Free membership when you and 4 friends join together

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Me and a friend are joining there is one on Thursday so wish me luck.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i lost 3 stones last year . i joined a free fitness/healthy eating website and recorded everything i ate, drank 8 glasses of water a day and walked and walked and walked!!! back to it next monday, am too stressed just now waiting on an overdue grandchild to be born

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

ooops forgot to say , tried to stick to 1200 cals a day, if u exercise you earn a few more so its an incentive

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I need to lose some by time we get married .want look great on the big day.got about 18months to do it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am getting rosemary conley paid for by my GP..

CHeck with yours as not all areas do it.. but they are linked to the nhs as there diets are so successful.

So it maybe worth you finding out for those that want to..

But if I was paying its free membership at present.. with a free pack.. and its £21 a month for one session a week... or £26 for unlimited sessions.. bare in mind every session comes with a 45 min exercise class.

the one I am using is zumba class there are other types.

cali x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I am getting rosemary conley paid for by my GP..

CHeck with yours as not all areas do it.. but they are linked to the nhs as there diets are so successful.

So it maybe worth you finding out for those that want to..

the one I am using is zumba class there are other types.

cali x"

Out of all this is best due to having the excercise but none in my area and slimming world is round the corner

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Out of all this is best due to having the excercise but none in my area and slimming world is round the corner"

I have to go 7 miles for mine

I have slimming world ( which i find doesnt work for me) or ww ( which I hvae lost my previous 6 stone with...

But I wanted something different.

Cali

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm starting ZZumba next week, with a friend, so we can encourage each other... she doesn't need to diet, just me lol

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I am joining weight watcher... My reasons for losing weight is to look better in clothes and to do it for me and also my health...

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Well went to weigh in and lost another 1 1/2lb which brings my lose to 7stone 9. Only 5lb to go till 8stone. Hope it comes of quicker than the last half stone lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Well went to weigh in and lost another 1 1/2lb which brings my lose to 7stone 9. Only 5lb to go till 8stone. Hope it comes of quicker than the last half stone lol"

It does'nt matter point is your still losing even if it is now just a pound a week is still a loss well done.

Have done my food shop fridge is a picture of health and have cooked up a healthy veggie soup smells great and I have wholemeal pitta to go with it. Things are changing for the better even got my bran flakes.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I have made my first weight watchers dinner however I addedd to much pepper to the sauce

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By *etillanteWoman
over a year ago

If you have made the sauce seperately and have enough ingredients make it into double and freeze some for use later

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Think the daily mail are having a free membership voucher in it on saturday

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

First day of the rest of my life and I will never be at this weight again. The hardest part is over I have my pack and my syn book let the diet begin.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"First day of the rest of my life and I will never be at this weight again. The hardest part is over I have my pack and my syn book let the diet begin."

got mine last night, read all the books.

Im slightly confused that i can eat loads with this 'diet'..

I was 2 stone lighter than i thought.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"First day of the rest of my life and I will never be at this weight again. The hardest part is over I have my pack and my syn book let the diet begin.

got mine last night, read all the books.

Im slightly confused that i can eat loads with this 'diet'..

I was 2 stone lighter than i thought. "

I know tell me about it will be constantly thinking about food. And the shock is over looking forward to getting to my club 10

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

I skived off gym on Tuesday but went yesterday and today. My tummy muscles are complaining. And my snacking has been cut right down! Thank heavens for sugar free gum!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I know tell me about it will be constantly thinking about food. And the shock is over looking forward to getting to my club 10"

I havent set an actual target yet as i think that is so far away.. i'm well aware my changes wont happen over night. I like the 10% thing.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

i still havent set my target ive been doing mini targets every two stone. when ive lost 9 stone will set target good luck all with your first week

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By *adchickCouple
over a year ago

Cyprus

For those craving crap and alcohol:

Weight Watchers do a line of 1/4 bottles of wine

Go for the Baked Crisps or the low fat crisps. I love the Velvet Soya ones in sweet chilli (I never miss Walkers bacon crisps with those in the house)

Chocolate...... buy a box and have 1 (yes, just 1) per night to satisfy the sweet tooth craving.

Muller Rice pots are only 1-- calories and I find that having one of those after my dinner always stops the sweet craving. And you can get apple and vanilla custard rice. yummy

If you must have pasta and rice, change it for the brown. Takes a little bit of getting used to but far nicer.

Sugar..... this is my downfall. Either use the 1/2 stuff in a dark blue packet or Fruit Sugar which is lower in calories and sweeter so you don't need so much.

Cake. Poundland have normally got the Weight Watchers cake slices in and at about 80 calories they are perfect for a cake craving.

Cheese. Lo Lo and Philadelphia extra Light doesn't taste any different to the full fat stuff.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The best diet by far, for me, was the atkins diet, nearly on my way to losing three stones! Done right, its brilliant, plenty of tips if you google it xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

target for this year is to loose 3 stone 3lbs by august, went to SW wed and had lost 4lbs over christmas which was a shocker but then i guess illness played its part there

i have let the exercise element slide so have got to get butt back into gear on that one so looking for a zumba class close by and also hope to treat myself to a wii and get something like just dance to do most days

good luck everyone bear with it as you'll be surprised just how many of the changes your are now making will soon become your preferences, like i now could never imagine not having skimmed milk now yet when i started i thought it was awful but now its my genuine preference and i have many more just like that its quite freaky how my tastes have actually become more healthier

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over a year ago

Im off to see the doctor in an hour to see how they can help, i cant afford a slimming club or gym membership. A big help to me last time was doing my shopping online and having it delivered so i wasnt tempted by all the goodies and offers in store..... i dont want to know my weight or have a "goal" weight in mind, im 40 in November and would like to be an 18/20 by then

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By *ce-2uMan
over a year ago

winsford,Chester & wirral

Start with the cabbage soup diet, we tried it last year, not the nicest diet but we lost some pounds but most of all it reduced the size of out tummy's we were then able to eat less which is what you need to do. x x x Happy dieting all.I also gave up bread 18months ago lost 2 & 1/2 stone

One other tip go shopping for food on a full belly never when hungry and only take cash for what you need (not what you want)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I find starting meals with home made soups just veg and tin tomatoes I make all sorts curry and even chillie soups .. pea and little ham and very little or no patatos in .... or saled to strat help fill up before dinner ..at night its not good to go to bed with big meal inside ... and soup and saleds are alot of water .In day drink more 1 or 2 glasses of water before a meal .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"i still havent set my target ive been doing mini targets every two stone. when ive lost 9 stone will set target good luck all with your first week"

My first week got delayed due to the gym being packed, work being stressful, windy conditions, xmas sales, recession, third world debt ..... hold on while I turn the page in my book of excuses.

Diamond is true inspiration for us all. I start my regime tomorrow. Wanted to give my body a full 7 days of alcohol, and then up my intake of water before I started any regime.

Good luck to all and well done to everyone who have already started their diets.

At this rate, by the sounds of it, the pussy posse party will be full of skinny people.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lol should have said 7 days OFF alcohol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My goal is to drop two dress sizes by summer. Does anyone have any good tips regarding an issue i have?

Thanks in advance... Sarah xx

You put on weight if you eat more calories than you burn off... so if you dont have time for any more physical exercise; change your diet!"

Got to agree with his answer. If your on your feet all day I'm guessing your doing enough physical activity already, unless your just on your feet standing still

Could you be more specific about what you mean by being on your feet all day? If you are doing a lot of walking then you should be burning quite a few calories already which would suggest that you need to change your diet. Maybe you eat a lot of snacks or drink a lot of fizzy pop?

It's a missconception that you need to go on a running machine and run fast to burn fat. If you do a short sharp burst of fitness it only burns the energy that's readily available in your system, carbs and sugars. You want to be targeting your stored energy, ie. fat, which is done by going at a steady pace for a longer duration (over 40 mins to be into max fat burning zone) which actually makes a long walk better than a short run at burning fat

If you're on your feet walking all day then I would think you wouldn't have a problem with the physical side which is why I'd say you need to address your diet

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over a year ago

Another miss conception that people may have is that vodka doesn't have any calories

WRONG. It's got more calories than a glass of wine. There's 222 calories in 100ml of vodka/gin! That's without your mixer!

For those drinking diet because they think it has hardly any callories well read on

Diet Coke produces a sharp spike in insulin, which blocks the breakdown of fat. Secondly, aspartame interferes with the bodies feelings of satiety by disrupting the chemical processes that use the mouth to calculate how much you've consumed. Basically, Diet Coke makes you keep eating longer than you would have without it.

Hope this helps

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By *ove bi guysWoman
over a year ago

Birmingham

I started SW before christmas and was just shy of 2 stone as we approached christmas. Didn't go to class for 2 weeks, used excuses, the weather etc but went back last night to be surprised I lost 3lbs and I am now over my 2stone

.... I know I didnt go mad over the holidays, walked as much as I could and had some sexercise at chams (lol) but I wasnt excpecting a loss so I am super happy and extra motivated now

Plan for this year is 1 stone by Paddys Day, 1.5 stone by birthday in July and another 1.5 stone by Christmas...fingers crossed

I have to break down the amount I want to loose into chunks with something fun/celebration to work towards - fingers crossed this year I stay motivated as I am acually enjoying the exercise and healthy eating this time.

Good luck to everyone starting, re starting or continuing with a diet/healthy eating plan. Think of the added fun and extra energy you'll have

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry to keep hi jacking. I would advise anyone that's serious about losing weight and going to the gym to buy a heartrate monitor. Not essential but a very good bit of kit and everyone I know who's used them swear by it.

Your fat burning zone is when your heart rate is at 60-70% so with the heart rate monitor it will tell you if you need to speed up or slow down

You clearly need to work out what your max heart rate is but you can go online or speak to someone in the gym and they will help you with that (instructions come with the heart rate monitor too)

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

I've just restarted my account on Food Focus, which is an online diary that helps you log weight, exercise, and the food you eat. It's been said that people who log their food intake etc lose more weight and keep it off longer than people who don't. There are other diary sites - Sparks People has a good one with motivational blogs and forums, and Prevention has loads of exercise routines and podcasts to walk to etc.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

My local council run gym run by vivacity are running a free open weekend 14 and 15 Jan anyone who wants to join it is only £6 a week I figure a price of a packet of cigs unlimited use of gym facilities, fitness classes and unlimited swimming if I wish to use the Regional fitness and swimming centre which is a bargain. Or people could look in to getting active cards can apply through local councils.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

doctors monday for me as the nurse there is going to help me.

i didnt know the facts about diet blocking the breakdown of fat and i drink loads of it. time to change that.

suffering from headaches currently last day or so as getting used to changes. any ideas on beating those or do i just have to sit them out.

when i get a chocolate craving normally just have a low fat hot choc drink. thats sorts them out.

also sugar free gum during the day at work stops me snacking

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over a year ago

"doctors monday for me as the nurse there is going to help me.

i didnt know the facts about diet blocking the breakdown of fat and i drink loads of it. time to change that.

suffering from headaches currently last day or so as getting used to changes. any ideas on beating those or do i just have to sit them out.

when i get a chocolate craving normally just have a low fat hot choc drink. thats sorts them out.

also sugar free gum during the day at work stops me snacking"

Glad it was of use to someone. People just look at the label and think ooo no calories, I can drink as much as I like with no worries. The labels on things like that are always missleading.

Take foods in the supermarket for example. They may say low in fat or 50% less fat etc. But usually that's only low in fat or 50% less fat than the usual which was extremely high in fat anyway. So the low in fat ones a lot of the time are still high in fat if that makes sense?

Bottom line. Don't get suckered in by the big bright labels. Look at the small print!

I posted info in another link but can't find it so i'll type again here. Hopefully it'll help.

Don't skip meals thinking that you're eating less so you'll lose weight! Wrong. You're body is an amazing machine. If you miss meals it starts to store more energy as fat, because it doesn't know when it's next going to get it! The other problem with missing meals is that you're more likely to snack because you're hungry.

Don't miss breakfast, it's key to kick starting you metabolism! Have some _ruit or something similar.

Drink plenty of water

Probably common knowledge but if it helps one person then it was worth my time

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Its surprising what you can actually eat through slimming world its all about the free foods and not feeling hungry. If you feel hungry try having a glass of water instead as it maybe your thirsty. And try not snacking after 6pm at night. Eat like a king for breakfast, a queen for lunch and a pauper for dinner. ...

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"Its surprising what you can actually eat through slimming world its all about the free foods and not feeling hungry. If you feel hungry try having a glass of water instead as it maybe your thirsty. And try not snacking after 6pm at night. Eat like a king for breakfast, a queen for lunch and a pauper for dinner. ..."

I eat like a pig full stop. Seriously although i dont count calories i know i dont have more than roughly 1500 a day. Its a circle, more weight you loose the more you naturally move about more. I suggest writing everything that passes your lips down, i still do this. If you get a chocolate craving brush your teeth or have an options drink. But the biggest most important factor is wanting to do it,

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over a year ago

"I've just restarted my account on Food Focus, which is an online diary that helps you log weight, exercise, and the food you eat. It's been said that people who log their food intake etc lose more weight and keep it off longer than people who don't. There are other diary sites - Sparks People has a good one with motivational blogs and forums, and Prevention has loads of exercise routines and podcasts to walk to etc."

Great tip, ive just signed up!

was pleased with my visit to the doc's, im actually 2 stone lighter than i thought i was

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"Eat like a king for breakfast, a queen for lunch and a pauper for dinner. ..."

I love my breakfast so this should be easy to do.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Great tip, ive just signed up!

was pleased with my visit to the doc's, im actually 2 stone lighter than i thought i was

i just signed up too looks great x thanks for the tip

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

ive just got rid of half of my cupboard contents to my grandparents who will eat the stuff im no longer allowed.

tonight i'll be writing out a new healthy shopping list to make yummy slimming world meals.

that 1 calorie spray is essential to make their chips and roast spuds apparently

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"ive just got rid of half of my cupboard contents to my grandparents who will eat the stuff im no longer allowed.

tonight i'll be writing out a new healthy shopping list to make yummy slimming world meals.

that 1 calorie spray is essential to make their chips and roast spuds apparently

The spray is fantastic I made a gorgeous rost chicken dinner today and yorkshire puds were very nom

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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago

Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria

"ive just got rid of half of my cupboard contents to my grandparents who will eat the stuff im no longer allowed.

tonight i'll be writing out a new healthy shopping list to make yummy slimming world meals.

that 1 calorie spray is essential to make their chips and roast spuds apparently

Brilliant for fried eggs too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Went back to slimming world last tues.lost half pound over christmas ,well chuffed.....would like to loose atleast two stone this year....id be very happy with that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

had my check up nurse to find i had lost 12lb since mid dec so very happy

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

lost 2 1/2lb today. Was slimmer of the week and 2 1/2lb away from 8stone loss

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By *ilmiss75Woman
over a year ago

Thornton

I started cutting things out on the 2nd of Jan. Now a week later I've been lucky enough to have lost 10lb.

I've started by cutting out Sweet/chocolate, Vodka & fat , Vimto cordial, fried food and replacing it with lots of salad, fresh _ruit, veg and cereal.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im missing bread.. arghh

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

well done you lot! ive had a great start, im not back at the docs for weighing till 3rd feb bit im feeling good.. book doc advised has come and i can recomend it... "flat tummy club" by kate adams, loads of good advice and info

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By *ilmiss75Woman
over a year ago

Thornton

"Im missing bread.. arghh

I love my bread and would think nothing of eating 6 slices a day of thick white.

I've got rid of the white.. and replaced it with medium Wholemeal Kingsmill which I only now allow myself 2 slices per day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

oh ive taken my 'fat photo' too..

not sure how often to taken photo's, but i think the begining is a good place to start

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over a year ago

"My goal is to drop two dress sizes by summer. Does anyone have any good tips regarding an issue i have?

Thanks in advance... Sarah xx

I'm the same, by the time i get home after being on feet for 9 hrs the last thing i want to do is exercise.

Do want to lose weight though so going to cut out all the sweets, take aways ect and try that way.

Well thats the plan oh and to try stop smoking again.

Good Luck! "

I stopped smoking and gained weight cannot win

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"oh ive taken my 'fat photo' too..

not sure how often to taken photo's, but i think the begining is a good place to start "

I take them roughly every stone for my profile unless im feeling particularly narcisstic. I know it sounds silly but i still cant tell ive lost weight (except my face) and the only way i can see the difference is by photos. I found the most horrendous one yesterday that was taken last august. To me im unrecognizable, there is nothing of that person left

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"oh ive taken my 'fat photo' too..

not sure how often to taken photo's, but i think the begining is a good place to start "

I dont take a fat photo.. but as I meet every week I take a good one from that and compare it..

Over the last 2 years I have lost over 6 stone..

Still got about 4-5 to go depending on where I decided to head..

3lb down this week..

Cali x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The picture of me at my worst is with my little girl on our first holiday. It was a horrible time in honesty as i was useless

Walking on the beach i was sinking and was so difficult to run after her. I wimped out of taking her swimming as i hated my body that much to strip down to even the swim skirt and tanki top. I wanted to sit down on the floor and meet the parkdean characters and join in the games, but i can barely cross my legs and suffer cramp terribly..

Just so many bad memories and i want it to completely change

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm on a mission to lose 3 stone by around August. Back to Slimming World Thursday because I've piled on the weight since quitting smoking. Was worth it though, to be rid of the demon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

THE ANSWER IS VERY SIMPLE LADIES,PICK 10 LADS WHO SAY THEY CAN SHAG FOR HOURS MEET THEM ALL GRADE THEM NUMBER 1 TO 10 10 BEING SHIT AND NUMBER 1 BEING ME AND THEN MEET ME EVERYDAY 6 DAYS A WEEK SO WE CAN FUCK FOR BETWEEN 3 AND 6 HOURS EVERYDAY YOULL BE A SIZE 10 BEFORE YOU KNOW IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THATS A PROMISE

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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago

Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria

Well chuffed tonight, lost 1.5 over the fortnight and as I was on the Nile on a cruise for NY that's bloody good

Mind you, reckon the meets since I got back last week have helped too

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

First week at slimming world I am chuffed to bits 5 and a half pound loss well happy target for next week is 3 pounds off. And how does lemon and hot water work

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

Fell off the wagon last couple of days but still racked a 2lb weight loss this week. Back to the gym tomorrow!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

my first week i only lost 2lb, after an initial disappointment im happy with it

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over a year ago

"my first week i only lost 2lb, after an initial disappointment im happy with it"

go to the kitchen and weigh 2lb of something... and you will see that its still an achievement.. Are you still having thyroid issues..??? as if you are.. thats a good loss.. I know as I have problems with mine... and I have just had to kick start my metobolism again.. and am now back to losing weight again..

Although I think Master has me on a fuck yourself thin programme

just remember even 1/2lb off is some acheievment.. it didnt all go on at once..

it wont all come off at once.

Cali x

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over a year ago

"my first week i only lost 2lb, after an initial disappointment im happy with it

Although I think Master has me on a fuck yourself thin programme

just remember even 1/2lb off is some acheievment.. it didnt all go on at once..

it wont all come off at once.

Cali x"

yeah still having thyroid problems had a doctors appointment today and she was over the moon that i lost it, explained to me in a bit more detail why its harder to shift it. Didnt help that its time of the month either.. meh

this week will be just as sucessful hopefully (she says snacking on a grated carrot)

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By *oe_Steve_NWestCouple
over a year ago

Bolton

Since Monday we've cut out as much fat as possible in our diet, no chocs or cakes - just eating healthier and I've lost 5lb already! Starting to get back to the gym and bike riding too this weekend. Result! Z

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My goal is to drop two dress sizes by summer. Does anyone have any good tips regarding an issue i have?

Thanks in advance... Sarah xx"

Swimming is a great non weight baring exercise.

good luck with your goal.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've changed my diet this year, more protein based.. and results have kicked in already

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I lost 30lb last year, by just cutting out crap and eating more sensible food and smaller portions.

I also started at the gym in October, try to go at least twice a week and swim 3 times a week.

Fell off the wagon over Xmas, and now just hauling self back on track.

Good luck to us all

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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago

Paisley

Drink plenty of water. I lost 3 stones 18 months ago cutting out biscuits, ate more _ruit and drank more water. Managing to keep it off so far which is the hard part. Plenty of sex helps too. Look up sex positions to tone different parts. Nothing like sexercise! And it burns calories too!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Been to ww to night for weigh in and have lost 1 1/2 lb taking me to my 2.stone lost woo hoo xxx

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over a year ago

"oh ive taken my 'fat photo' too..

not sure how often to taken photo's, but i think the begining is a good place to start

i'm the same i can't really see a difference and never did a before photo as when i set out i never wanted it to be about how i looked as i've always been happy in my skin even at my biggest i wanted it to be purely about my back and mobility improving but the other week i found a photo of me at a friends wedding which was taken 3 days before i started this diet malarky and i was quite shocked at how much difference it has made

i lost just 1lb this week as i lost the plot on both sunday and tuesday but i have got back on track and hopefully can keep going all week as if i can loose just 2lbs this week it will take me to 7 stone lost altogether so fingers crossed

had to laugh the other night mr b was complaining my butt was boney ffs

its actually a million miles from being boney still thankfully but just not quite as much cushioning as he is used to i guess

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"oh ive taken my 'fat photo' too..

not sure how often to taken photo's, but i think the begining is a good place to start

had to laugh the other night mr b was complaining my butt was boney ffs

its actually a million miles from being boney still thankfully but just not quite as much cushioning as he is used to i guess

Mine never was about how i looked, you know like you i was happy in my own skin. But my health was so bad and now ive cured myself of those problems, i can see the benefits and have so much energy, and i do look better judging by the comments i get. Jay jokinly complains as well and i have found bones in places i didnt know you had bones lol.

Fingers crossed on your 2lb loss ive got 2 1/2 to my next stone.

To everyone else, well done on your first weeks lossxxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well week one done and 4 lbs gone.

No carbs and running are really working. Have entered great north run again for something to train for. Aiming to take 20 mins off my time.

Good luck all for your next weigh in.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i am thinking about buying a vibration plate. does anyone know if they are any good?

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Well i gained 2lb this week, i knew i had before i went as its been a hormone week and as bloated as i feel im surprised it wasnt more, so im not in the least bit bothered

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i done really well this week eating loads of super free foods until last night where the smell of chips from the chippy was just too much and i caved in

ive been on and craved so much sugar but resisted. and ive been working out to my dvd's. After just one week of owning them im lasting approx 10mins longer than when i started which im thrilled with

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"As requested by the lovely people of fabs... here is the new thread to get every one motivated... Share hints, tips and recipes, goals or achievements and moral support to all those who need it. Good luck and lets get healthy for 2012.

Firstly, well done if you've owned up to the fact that you've got a few pounds to shift (like me!)

I'm on an 8-week course called I WILL, which means cutting down on alcohol, eating 5-a-day and doing more exercise. I've done this a couple of times - and it's not easy - the weekends can spoil all the hard work done during the week

I would recommend checking out a resource called LIVESTRONG dot com which has some excellent advice on health and nutrition and helps you keep a food diary etc

Also (tear yourself away from 'Stenders and Corrie); buy a decent pair of walking shoes, load up your MP3 player with some up tempo music (135 to 140 bpm) and go power walking!!!

I do about 45-minutes; five times a week to help with my goal of 10,000 steps a day.

Hope this helps?

Teddy x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I forgot to post this weeks weight loss..

5lb well happy... I am enjoying my kick boxing and zumba..

feeling the best I have in so many many years

Cali

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

did a stay the same this week which isn't too bad considering i lost the plot 4 days out of 7 but back on track now fingers crossed for a good week

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I joined WW last night and although they didn't give me a target weight I want to lose 4 stone and go down to a size 12.

I'm aiming to do this in a year.

Just been reading through all the stuff they give you and it's amazing how much you can eat! I already walk 2.5 miles a day but starting Zumba this week too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im not loosing weight, im getting rid of it.

Have no intentions of finding it again

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

First off good luck to all of you on your diets! I'm sue you don't need though.

Second. Does anyone know any good yoga places in Nottingham? gf wants to start, as do I.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Is anyone else going through the change while loosing weight? This is the only negative thing for me, because of my irratic hormones i never know when im going to have one of my "no reason" gains, ive long excepted thats just the way my body is but wondered if anyone else was the same?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Another 3lb off yay and got my half a stone award. Just cooking sw cottage pie for tea.

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By *istress SassyCouple
over a year ago

manchester

4 1/2 lbs lost this week. I am firmly back on track! Almost 3 stone lighter than this time last year.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i was so tempted to buy a set of weight watchers scales today as they were reduced to £15..

i didnt buy them or id be on them every morning.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Tip for the ladies Sainsbury's Zumba set 6 dvd's plus toning sticks and loads of extras at bargain of £33

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just made yummy low cal mushroom soup, this week I am the lightest I have been for nearly 5 years

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By *anictechCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow - ish ;-)

Going back to the 80's was a trend for "Callanetics" It works tiny precise movements but there intense. It's more body sculpting than weight loss. You can gain weight but drop dress sizes. It also decreases your appetite

I started at a size 22, i did 2 x 1 hour classes per week for a few months, and dropped to a size 14. It's fast! However, the hour long classes work all areas of your body, so after each class every muscle ached for a couple of days.

Going to a class helped with the motivation, once the re-shaping kicked in? I was able to do it at home using a video.

There are some Youtube clips around and I know there are some versions of Callanetics still going in Glasgow.

Zumba is fun and its cardiovascular and fat burning, but it doesnt target the precise areas callanetics did.

Good luck to all! XxX MT

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

As everyone knows, the reason i decided to loose weight was simply for health reasons. My test results where so good last time they said i could come of all medication but had to be weened of it.

Today i went again, now what i want to tell you is, that although my actual weight loss has slowed down. Im 9lb lighter than she weighed me 10 weeks ago. My health has improved even more. My sugars where 5.5 last time, they are now 5.1. I asked her to reconfirm whether this means im no longer diabetic and her answer was, at the moment i am still classed as diabetic, i have to be tested every three months for a year. Once the year is up then i will no longer be classed as diabetic, my pancras is producing a healthy amount of insulin and whatever else the weight was causing has gone. After the year i will no longer be classed as diabetic. However, i am more at risk of getting it again than if i had never had it. My cholestral last time was 4.1 well within the normal limits, she changed my dose of medication to the smallest you can have and since i last went it has come down to 3.4, i am out of every single risk catogary, apparently if you are more at risk to heartattacks they like it to be below 4.0. Apparently not many peoples cholestrol is as low as mine without some medication. She has given me the option to stay on the lowest dose or come of it completely as aparently there are some benefits to being on it.

So basically what im saying is, if like me you reach a stage where your weight loss does slow down, dont get disheartened because you are still going to get the health benefits by eating a good sensible diet. My bmi is 33 and it was 54. She also said not only have i added years to my life ive added quality years

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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville

"As everyone knows, the reason i decided to loose weight was simply for health reasons. My test results where so good last time they said i could come of all medication but had to be weened of it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Great news diamond you are a real inspiration

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Karen, that is brilliant news, you really deserve the rewards of your efforts.

You have done this all yourself. OK, you've had help from the group and from your friends and family in the support they've given you, but it's your single minded determination that's been the key from the start.

Big snogs from me XXXXXXX

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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago

Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria

Karen - can't write/shout it big/loud enough but

WOW - WHAT AN INSPIRATION!!!!!

Need throat lozenges now, off to see if Quartermaster from Taking Over World Thread has any left

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

lost 1lb this this week which i didnt expect as my stomach still feels bloated. Got a right cooking head on, We had chicken cirrone or something like that tonight and it was gorgeous and im just making lamb tagine for tomorrow night

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

oh i only just read what you all put, thankyouxxxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lost 2 more pounds this week, nearly a stone since December now!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i've well and truely lost the plot haven't counted anything i'm having one of my oh fuck it phases but its not as bad as my usual oh fuck it phases as i've got yo keep it low fat due to my gallstones so damage won't be as bad as usual

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Great day today lost 4lb a total of 12 and a half pounds in just 3 weeks slimmer of the week and month yay me.

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By *ove bi guysWoman
over a year ago

Birmingham

"Great day today lost 4lb a total of 12 and a half pounds in just 3 weeks slimmer of the week and month yay me."

Well done you

You'll the stone next week I bet.

I've gone 9lbs since xmas and I have weigh in tonight - if I get more than half pound I'll have done 2.5 stone which is more than I have ever lost before

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By *ruitWoman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

I have been doing zumba and wii danceand eating better and doing the 1 hour of exercise a day is doing me great.

Have lost half a stone since beginning of jan. I weigh myself min and fri and on average loose 2lbs give or take a.1lb gain.

Have noticed certain trousers are slacker on the waist now so am happy

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I have been doing zumba and wii danceand eating better and doing the 1 hour of exercise a day is doing me great.

Have lost half a stone since beginning of jan. I weigh myself min and fri and on average loose 2lbs give or take a.1lb gain.

Have noticed certain trousers are slacker on the waist now so am happy"

I look forward to seeing you in your corset be great to catch up soon

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By *ruitWoman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

lost another 1lb since monday (5 days ago) so am pleased. Have noticed that my trousers are less tight now so happy x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

How is everyone doing? My plan was to drop from a 36 waist to 34 waist before the end of the month. Success.......

Not just squeezed ino my old 34" waist but a comfortable, easy fit.

32" waist by Easter is next target.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My Weigh in is tomorrow and so far i've lost 9 1/2 lbs which im thrilled about. This week im not sure how ive done..

Ive had days where im on plan and slipped up a few times. Ive been working out on the wii. Scales will tell

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lost 4lb this week, thats 1st 1lb, and seeing a different stone prefix feels like a real acievement!

Good luck to everyone else xx

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

I lost 1/2lb which i was pleased about as my stomach still feels bloated and i was convince i had gained. 3lb to go to 8stone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

oh thats right bump this back up when i'm well and truelly fallen off the wagon and slowly even loosing sight of the bugger gggrrrrrrr

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"oh thats right bump this back up when i'm well and truelly fallen off the wagon and slowly even loosing sight of the bugger gggrrrrrrr

Dont beat yourself up about it, when your ready to get back into it you will. Just look how are you have comexxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"oh thats right bump this back up when i'm well and truelly fallen off the wagon and slowly even loosing sight of the bugger gggrrrrrrr

And remember that at this time of year, your body particularly craves carbs, so it is natural to want more of them xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Have started fabs diet 2012 part 2 peeps with a fab recipe.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

doing this recipe for dinner shaz, its on the stove bubbling. I used chicken though as i had some left overs

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Let me know how it tastes diamond

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Got weighed at the docs today... ive lost 11lb's in 4 weeks, am a happy bunny!

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By *evilwolfCouple
over a year ago

Leicestershire

Have just been reading all the posts on here, I need to lose weight for health reasons too, I am diabetic, have high cholestorol but also have problems with my thyroid, plus I am bordering on having osteoporosis, (brittle bones just in case some peeps not sure what that is, so I have a problem, I know I need to cut calories, and reduce portion size, which is easy enough for me to do, not have too much sweet stuff cos of the diabetes, but I also have to eat and drink stuff that is high in calcium, so I feel that I am in a catch 22 situation, and it's one I feel I cannot get out of. Anyone got ideas please?

Devil

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Got weighed at the docs today... ive lost 11lb's in 4 weeks, am a happy bunny!

show off !

well done x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Have just been reading all the posts on here, I need to lose weight for health reasons too, I am diabetic, have high cholestorol but also have problems with my thyroid, plus I am bordering on having osteoporosis, (brittle bones just in case some peeps not sure what that is, so I have a problem, I know I need to cut calories, and reduce portion size, which is easy enough for me to do, not have too much sweet stuff cos of the diabetes, but I also have to eat and drink stuff that is high in calcium, so I feel that I am in a catch 22 situation, and it's one I feel I cannot get out of. Anyone got ideas please?

Devil

Slimming world if I can do it anyone can go to a meeting and have a chat with the consultant they are all there to help. Stay to class and if its for you then give it a go.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Devil

time for a boring(ish) diet

chicken fillets, trimmed pork steak, lean beef, boiled, grilled or baked fish, brown rice, wholemeal bread, new potatoes

nuts and seeds are often a good source of calcium as is most leafy green veg and herbs

dairy products that are low in fat (or lower fat) should also be ok

exercise that makes you sweat - a longish brisk walk etc - is also good and shouldn't interfere too much with your potential osteoporosis as more vigourous exercise may do

don't feel like it's the end of world, change things one thing at a time and have yourself a treat once in a while - as long as the amount of good stuff you consume outweighs the 'bad' stuff, you will be on a winner.

the practice nurse at your gp's should also be able to assist you with diet tips and an exercise plan to suit you.

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By *evilwolfCouple
over a year ago

Leicestershire

Devil

time for a boring(ish) diet

chicken fillets, trimmed pork steak, lean beef, boiled, grilled or baked fish, brown rice, wholemeal bread, new potatoes

nuts and seeds are often a good source of calcium as is most leafy green veg and herbs

dairy products that are low in fat (or lower fat) should also be ok

exercise that makes you sweat - a longish brisk walk etc - is also good and shouldn't interfere too much with your potential osteoporosis as more vigourous exercise may do

the practice nurse at your gp's should also be able to assist you with diet tips and an exercise plan to suit you.

I know all that, in fact I could probably tell them dieticians a thing or two, I already eat "low fat" and "low or no added sugar", I eat fresf _ruit and vegetables, rarely eat convenience foods, and I walk most days, go swimming and use a wii fit board, can you now see the problem I have

Devil

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Devil

yup totally

i am diabetic and have high bp and acid reflux

funnily enough, my cholesterol is OK

think i did most of the damage in my 20s when i ate badly, drank a lot and led a largely sedentary life.

since i was told i was diabetic 7 years ago, my lifestyle and diet have changed dramatically

i lost a lot of weight initially and thankfully most of it has stayed off

still carry too much like, but am far healthier now than i was then

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By *ruitWoman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

After one calender month of extra exercise and.diet I have lost 10lbs in total so am also a happy lady x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"After one calender month of extra exercise and.diet I have lost 10lbs in total so am also a happy lady x"

woop woop nice one, after 5 weeks ive managed 12.. im happy with that. xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

right, i (ade) am jumping on the bandwagon.

hopeing my moobs will be a thing of the past and i can be as perfect as others. lol.

went for a 2 mile cycle when i woke up today, and hoping to repeat this every day as a minimum and eating less crap.

lets hope.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Need to get motivated to do this myself, get rid of my Christmas excesses! Dread exercise but love it during and after.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got myself a personal trainer. Had him for the last year and a half. I am on my feet at least six/seven hours a day and I do ten hour shifts with three hours travelling a day. The trick is to make time for it. Time won't just fall into your lap. Determination is key. Good luck! Xx

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