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

Just taken delivery of a couple of these milkshake things.....

So; can I survive if I replace all three meals with them?

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

It’s a post Christmas thing mixed with no longer doing an extremely physical job

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By *eeleyWoman
over a year ago

Dudley

You can survive, you might feel crap though.

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By *isaAndNicoleTransTV/TS
over a year ago

Southport / Ellesmere Port

Never worked for me, just like drinking a milkshake but good luck xx

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By *adylydfordWoman
over a year ago

altinkum

Im currently day 8 of a 14 day water fast. If i can do that then you have the power to do meal replacement. X

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

Read the post as "male replacements" i think it's time for some sleep.

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By *isaAndNicoleTransTV/TS
over a year ago

Southport / Ellesmere Port

"Read the post as "male replacements" i think it's time for some sleep."

That'll be the hormones I'm taking

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By *inky SpiceWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

"Just taken delivery of a couple of these milkshake things.....

So; can I survive if I replace all three meals with them?

Well you won't die...but it's not healthy, sustainable or pleasant to do. And most likely if you do lose weight you will put it back on in the near future.

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By *ay19720Man
over a year ago

Ashford kent

Hi op...my advice would be to make yr own....I use almond milk..then I put in veg..then a banana then loads strawberries to take the flavour. ..I had these plus a dinner and put on 5kg.. (thought I was going to have chemo)..so on thier own..they would be all u need..plus u can make what u enjoy..

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

Yes they work I was on mutant mass a 6000 calorie replacement but you must exercise while on the product other wise you end up putting weight on

Unless it's the slim fast stuff that is actually meant for dieting then you should be ok

Bare in mind a healthy diet and exercise will trump any fad any day of the week

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

"Yes they work I was on mutant mass a 6000 calorie replacement but you must exercise while on the product other wise you end up putting weight on

Unless it's the slim fast stuff that is actually meant for dieting then you should be ok

Bare in mind a healthy diet and exercise will trump any fad any day of the week

It is the slim quickly stuff

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

Had my first one this morning and I quite liked it.

Diet day 1

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By *ntrepid ExplorersCouple
over a year ago

Birmingham

Everyone is different but no one needs this shake nonsense. Try low carb... Skip breakfasts (easy to get used to) and a cheese / ham salad type thing for lunch, any low carb meals for dinner. Working for us really well without counting calories or paying through the nose for gimmicks.

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By *heshire DilfMan
over a year ago

Cheshire

The trick to getting in shape is making sustainable better changes. Reduce processed foods, particularly sugar. Eat more veg. It really is as simple as that. I used to do it in my twenties to shred up prior to a job, always worked. And if you do it right, you will not be lethargic and devoid of essential nutrients.

If you are looking for a quickish fix though, if I had to stick my neck out I'd recommend either the dukan diet or going veggie/vegan for a fortnight.

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By *razytimesinloveCouple
over a year ago

SW Scotland

"Yes they work I was on mutant mass a 6000 calorie replacement but you must exercise while on the product other wise you end up putting weight on

Unless it's the slim fast stuff that is actually meant for dieting then you should be ok

Bare in mind a healthy diet and exercise will trump any fad any day of the week

Never used mutant mass to replace meals, only to bulk meals up.

I wouldn’t bother with the shakes, everyone I know who has used them, the weight will just come straight back on when you finish them. Better off just eating normal foods in a calorie deficit.

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

"The trick to getting in shape is making sustainable better changes. Reduce processed foods, particularly sugar. Eat more veg. It really is as simple as that. I used to do it in my twenties to shred up prior to a job, always worked. And if you do it right, you will not be lethargic and devoid of essential nutrients.

If you are looking for a quickish fix though, if I had to stick my neck out I'd recommend either the dukan diet or going veggie/vegan for a fortnight. "

The veggie thing won’t work for me. I’ve not eaten meat since ‘93. I do eat some fish tho.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Have a look at lowering your carb intake. I don't mean keto just cutting back. You will probably lose weight slowly but its sustainable long term.

I had to cut back on carbs for health reasons and its relatively easy to incorporate into every day eating

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

Surely it would be better just to have 3 bowls of homemade soup.

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By *arklordMan
over a year ago

rugeley

go for the soup home made its easy

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By *inky SpiceWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

This, basically low carb combined with intermittent fasting, is healthy, sustainable and effective.

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

Short term yes, long term no.

You'd be better eating well and upping your exercise.

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By *egasus NobMan
over a year ago

Wandsworth

Pretty sure if you read the package it say this is not a substitute for meal.

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

"Just taken delivery of a couple of these milkshake things.....

So; can I survive if I replace all three meals with them?

I did a month and a half on only huel (3 a day) as an experiment for a meal source on a cycling holiday. Would not recommend though they can be good as a once in a while.

I was fine but it was terribly dull and my body never properly adapted to, what was essentially, a liquid diet.

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

"Just taken delivery of a couple of these milkshake things.....

So; can I survive if I replace all three meals with them?

You will last a few weeks most , then you will get ill and put on more weight than previously. If you wish to lose weight

1. Exercise 1 hr daily

2. Drink 2 litres of water

3. Eat 5/6 small meals a day

4. vegetarian 5 days

5. Chicken/Fish remaining 2 days

6. Hot Lemon water every morning

7. Wine/ beer only on Saturdays (free day)

If you wish to know more send me a pm and will tell you how to maintain weight and normal lifestyle.If you don't good luck its easy once you start and give up that shite.

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

"Everyone is different but no one needs this shake nonsense. Try low carb... Skip breakfasts (easy to get used to) and a cheese / ham salad type thing for lunch, any low carb meals for dinner. Working for us really well without counting calories or paying through the nose for gimmicks. "
see if I miss breakfast or cut down on carbs I dont lose as much as I do when I eat properly. Was told by my nutritionist that skipping breakfast was the meal i shouldn't ever skip as it starts the metabolism

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

Slimming world is working for me, 4 stone down so far. I don't eat much processed food, bread etc and most of what I eat is cooked from scratch

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By *merald Eyes XWoman
over a year ago

Can you find me….

I always have breakfast can’t function without it......good old overnight oats for me yum yum

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

"Just taken delivery of a couple of these milkshake things.....

So; can I survive if I replace all three meals with them?

Good luck

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By *ara JTV/TS
over a year ago

Bristol East

" Was told by my nutritionist that skipping breakfast was the meal i shouldn't ever skip as it starts the metabolism "

Yes, that's true.

My biggest intake of the day is breakfast.

Lighter and lighter intake as the day goes on.

Plenty of water and a few miles of walking, too.

"Eat less, move more"

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

"Slimming world is working for me, 4 stone down so far. I don't eat much processed food, bread etc and most of what I eat is cooked from scratch

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works for me too... when i stick to it x

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

"Slimming world is working for me, 4 stone down so far. I don't eat much processed food, bread etc and most of what I eat is cooked from scratch

works for me too... when i stick to it x"

Only thing that's worked for me too. 3 1/2 stone down and the freedom to still have treats x

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

You can but it is a quick fix eat healthy and exercise and you can eat anything you want in moderation

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

Eat breakfast like a king

Lunch like a prince

Dinner like a pauper

Old saying but it’s true !

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

Simple eat less do more

No fancy diets

Cheaper plus more likely to maintain if change lifestyle

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

Just go Vegan, hubby lost 2 stone in 5 months....

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By *iger4uWoman
over a year ago

In my happy place

Stay hydrated and have some fruit for fibre. Unless its the vitality ones with fibre in...

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

Put two of the sachets away. With the other sachet, every time you eat a meal put the sachet over your food. Any food that's under the sachet you leave. Simple.

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By *andKBCouple
over a year ago

Plymouth

"Just go Vegan, hubby lost 2 stone in 5 months...."

I'm vegan and I gained a stone and a half in 3 months last year. When I first went vegan I did lose weight. And gaining weight was my crazy binge eating (long story)

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

"Just go Vegan, hubby lost 2 stone in 5 months...."

I put a stone on when I went veggie. Mainly because when I was eating meat I actually wasn’t. Never finished a meal cos I didn’t like it.

I’m not going to start eating meat after all these years just to lose weight tho.

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

"Slimming world is working for me, 4 stone down so far. I don't eat much processed food, bread etc and most of what I eat is cooked from scratch

Just got weighed today..first week back on it. I lost 6lb so really chuffed.

I did SW in 2007 and lost 5 stone 4 overall

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By *uffnmuffCouple
over a year ago

London

"Just taken delivery of a couple of these milkshake things.....

So; can I survive if I replace all three meals with them?

Well you won't die...but it's not healthy, sustainable or pleasant to do. And most likely if you do lose weight you will put it back on in the near future."
correct you will definitely put the weight back on and probably a bit more. Why not do it the healthy way eat clean and exercise that's what I did and I lost 5 stone.

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By *uffnmuffCouple
over a year ago

London

"Slimming world is working for me, 4 stone down so far. I don't eat much processed food, bread etc and most of what I eat is cooked from scratch

Just got weighed today..first week back on it. I lost 6lb so really chuffed.

I did SW in 2007 and lost 5 stone 4 overall "
SW is also great way to do it I know lots of people it has worked for.

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By *uffnmuffCouple
over a year ago

London

"Simple eat less do more

No fancy diets

Cheaper plus more likely to maintain if change lifestyle"
A woman who knows her stuff

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

"Just taken delivery of a couple of these milkshake things.....

So; can I survive if I replace all three meals with them?

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I joined slimming world used their diet and also some slim fast shakes you need to eat a lot of good salad tomatoes or your body will go into storage and not Keto so won’t burn fat also you don’t look like you need to loose weight.

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By *ntrepid ExplorersCouple
over a year ago

Birmingham

"Was told by my nutritionist that skipping breakfast was the meal i shouldn't ever skip as it starts the metabolism "

Quack quack! That's crap, like most things "Nutritionists" say.

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

"Just taken delivery of a couple of these milkshake things.....

So; can I survive if I replace all three meals with them?

I joined slimming world used their diet and also some slim fast shakes you need to eat a lot of good salad tomatoes or your body will go into storage and not Keto so won’t burn fat also you don’t look like you need to loose weight. "

Well I’m a stone heavier than I was a year ago. I’m on hrt and I know I’ll gain some as my boobs develop etc

I’m recently single but my ex bf took to ‘affectionately’ calling me his ‘chubby little girlfriend’. That’s kinda stuck in my mind as I’d gained weight.

I suck my tummy in when I take photos.

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By *ntrepid ExplorersCouple
over a year ago

Birmingham

I’m recently single but my ex bf took to ‘affectionately’ calling me his ‘chubby little girlfriend’. That’s kinda stuck in my mind as I’d gained weight. "

Oh that's shitty. Chunky Monkey has such a nicer ring to it! :D Sorry... couldn't resist.

Hope you get to where you want to be. It's always about making yourself feel good, not others. As long as it stays physically and mentally healthy.

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By *heEvilWithinWoman
over a year ago

Barnsley

"Just taken delivery of a couple of these milkshake things.....

So; can I survive if I replace all three meals with them?

Well I’m a stone heavier than I was a year ago. I’m on hrt and I know I’ll gain some as my boobs develop etc

I’m recently single but my ex bf took to ‘affectionately’ calling me his ‘chubby little girlfriend’. That’s kinda stuck in my mind as I’d gained weight.

I suck my tummy in when I take photos. "

First of all my only advice is be happy with who you are. But

Hrt will make you gain weight and that's just a hormonal thing. If you're already vegetarian then I'd probably advise doing a little more exercise but if you can't be bothered with that then either ask your doctor about a course of Hrt that doesn't make you gain weight OR cut our carbs. I would try some fad diet when your weight gain is in relation to hormones.

Final advice! Be happy with who you are. I know I already said it but being confident in who you are regardless of size or comments will make you much happier than any diet.

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By *heEvilWithinWoman
over a year ago

Barnsley

That was supposed to be wouldn't do a fad diet. Not would!

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By *hezGeekCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

I started using Huel about 18 months ago as work patterns meant I was often either skipping meals or eating junk. I have one at breakfast and another at lunch, with a full cooked meal in the evening. The weight loss has been reasonable, but the biggest benefit has been in increased energy levels and less desire to snack between meals. It’s not for everyone (GG can’t stand the stuff!) but it’s worked out okay for me so far.

-GC

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

If it is weight you want to lose then just restrict your calorie intake.

I’ve been on an 1800 cal/day diet for a year. I gave up sugar, pudding, alcohol and I try to walk at least 2 miles a day.

I drink 2 x 200ml PHD diet protein shakes daily.

I’ve never felt better.

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By *uietlyKinkyUsCouple
over a year ago

midlands

"Just taken delivery of a couple of these milkshake things.....

So; can I survive if I replace all three meals with them?

I wonder what it's like a few days in?

I would miss the social interaction and the sitting down to chew

How are you finding it op?

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

"Just taken delivery of a couple of these milkshake things.....

So; can I survive if I replace all three meals with them?

I wonder what it's like a few days in?

I would miss the social interaction and the sitting down to chew

How are you finding it op?"

Well day two has meandered past.

I had a shake for breakfast and one for lunch. Didn’t have a morning snack and I’ve just got back from rescuing my ex who now lives in a caravan. The awning had blown in so I’ve built a wooden frame for it. Feel like I’ve been pretty energetic doing that battling the wind.

I had two sticks of celery with a little bit of humous as a snack.

Now I’m supposed to make a meal limiting its calorific content so I’ll go and be inventive.

It’s been ok so far.

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Your body needs it after going without food for hours. It kick starts your metabolism, increase brain function and overcomes any morning slugish feelings. If you want to skip a meal, you are better of skipping lunch.

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By *ntrepid ExplorersCouple
over a year ago

Birmingham

Nope, not true.

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By *uietlyKinkyUsCouple
over a year ago

midlands

"Just taken delivery of a couple of these milkshake things.....

So; can I survive if I replace all three meals with them?

I wonder what it's like a few days in?

I would miss the social interaction and the sitting down to chew

How are you finding it op?

Well day two has meandered past.

I had two sticks of celery with a little bit of humous as a snack.

Now I’m supposed to make a meal limiting its calorific content so I’ll go and be inventive.

It’s been ok so far.

Good luck

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By *ueenandlittlecuckCouple
over a year ago

Wakefield

"Im currently day 8 of a 14 day water fast. If i can do that then you have the power to do meal replacement. X"

wow that is hardcore, good luck with it xxx

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By *ueenandlittlecuckCouple
over a year ago

Wakefield

"If it is weight you want to lose then just restrict your calorie intake.

I’ve been on an 1800 cal/day diet for a year. I gave up sugar, pudding, alcohol and I try to walk at least 2 miles a day.

I drink 2 x 200ml PHD diet protein shakes daily.

I’ve never felt better. "

i recommend phd diet whey to, also jstnutrition are really good. very tasty

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham

Nope, not true. "

We shall agree to disagree then

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By *razytimesinloveCouple
over a year ago

SW Scotland

Nope, not true.

We shall agree to disagree then

I feel it’s the most important, without it I’m probably a nightmare to deal with. I also don’t recommend skipping any meals anyways

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

The best diet is the one that works for you that is sustainable and puts you overall in a daily calorie deficit.

The simple method is follow your usual diet but slightly cut back on portion size. This way you aren’t restricting yourself from any food you like. Combining this with an increased output, walk at lunchtime etc, will speed up the process.

Personally I never put clients on replacement shakes because you’ve changed the association with normal foods and this isn’t beneficial long term.

As we mature we do have to accept that our metabolism slows and age isn’t just a number

Good luck

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By *mm_n_ZedCouple
over a year ago

Fareham

"Just taken delivery of a couple of these milkshake things.....

So; can I survive if I replace all three meals with them?

I did this for 10 months once and lost 10st. It worked for me but the first time is the 'golden time'... I've never managed to stick to it since. I regained 5st so it's not always true that you'll gain it 'all back plus more'. You just have to be 100% committed and not cheat at all.

I'm assuming it's a ketogenic diet... once you go into ketosis (takes about 4 days) your hunger disappears and you feel very charged with energy. Good luck! PM if you want any more info.

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By *m3232Man
over a year ago

maidenhead

"Simple eat less do more

No fancy diets

Cheaper plus more likely to maintain if change lifestyle"

For myself that’s the best quote. It may not suit others but the best way.

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By *ntrepid ExplorersCouple
over a year ago

Birmingham

"Simple eat less do more

No fancy diets

Cheaper plus more likely to maintain if change lifestyle

For myself that’s the best quote. It may not suit others but the best way. "

Yep, although you still need to spend time appreciating what a quality diet is in the first place

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

We both eat huel for breakfast and sometimes to make up missing calories or when we're in a hurry and have no food in or can't be bothered to prepare something, we both find it works very well for us but would not want to live off it for every meal.

Best way we've found to track actual calorie burn is using a Garmin Vivoactive watch and recording food with myfitnesspal.

Male half of the couple needs to lose several kg of weight again, so now getting back into eating properly and getting to the gym after a hip injury in September meant cycling and running stopped entierly and that combined with pain killers as caused a lot of weight gain

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

"It’s a post Christmas thing mixed with no longer doing an extremely physical job

Am I right in thinking that you was a bricklayer??

Or am I think of someone else?

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

"It’s a post Christmas thing mixed with no longer doing an extremely physical job

Am I right in thinking that you was a bricklayer??

Or am I think of someone else?"

Lol. I was a bathroom installer. X

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

Just fell off the wagon and had a piece of toast. Only one tho. Granary with butter and marmite.

I nearly climaxed.

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By *nnocentimesMan
over a year ago

over there by that tree

Just be careful drinking to many as some are known to have quite a strong laxative effect, as one of my lads found out at work last week

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By *isaAndNicoleTransTV/TS
over a year ago

Southport / Ellesmere Port

"Just fell off the wagon and had a piece of toast. Only one tho. Granary with butter and marmite.

I nearly climaxed.

Marmite does that effect

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

Yay.

I did it. Lost a stone

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By *ntrepid ExplorersCouple
over a year ago

Birmingham

"Yay.

I did it. Lost a stone

Well done! Feeling better for it no doubt. Further to go or holding it there? Hope you can comfortably transition to a good long term normal, I found that the hardest bit.

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

"Yay.

I did it. Lost a stone

Well done! Feeling better for it no doubt. Further to go or holding it there? Hope you can comfortably transition to a good long term normal, I found that the hardest bit. "

Well I’m at the weight I wanted so now I need to adjust my diet to stay there.

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By *incsladyandscotsmanCouple
over a year ago

North fife

Going processed free has been the best thing for weight loss I found.. Similar to what was posted above.

Low carb

No sugar

Mostly vegetables, fish, chicken and whole foods.

2.5-3 ltrs water a day

Intermittent fasting (usually dinner eaten by 6pm latest and wait till lunch the next day however I switch this up to keep the metabolism working)

And using a lot of turmeric and garlic for there anti inflammatory properties.

I lost 4 stone in 4 months and have started again recently and dropped a stone in the first 3 weeks.

My meal portions are still large, I'm not hungry and find my autoimmune disease is helped by it.

As humans we never had a steady supply of food to eat 3 meals or more a day.. Our digestive systems need a break.

L x

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