Lallygirl. Thats amazing. Give her a pat on the back from me. She deserves it.

Val. I hope Rob gets better soon. You keep going though. Its horrible when you think you do really well and you dont lose an ounce. Been there, got the t shirt. What keeps me going? Probably the bottle of wine I drink ( ). No seriously, just think about next week when the loss will show. If not, try again. Sometimes, eating nothing is worse than stuffing your face and its not a good idea to diet that way on purpose.

Keep up the good work everyone.

Sarah

Lost 2 kilos over the last couple of weeks. Tried on a pair of jeans this morning couldnt even get near to doing the button or the zip done up a couple of weeks ago managed to do it this morning but couldn't breath but at least i know i am getting there

That's great about your work colleague lallygirl, tell her well done from all of us. I think it goes to show that when your mindset is right, you really can do it!

Now then. Who are these people, who in times of stress lose their appetite? C'mon and show yourselves! I am just the opposite, what the heck is wrong with me?

Ah well........

SandC wrote:

Who are these people, who in times of stress lose their appetite?

Im not one of those types either. I reach for the comfort foods when I feel stressed/depressed/tired/angry.........the list goes on. No wonder my weight fluctuates so much. I wish I could lose my appetite when I get stressed. Just before my holiday, id be a stick (the thought of flying makes me very stressed. Im ok once we take off, its just the take off that gets me all worked up ).

Never mind. We'll just have to stick to the practical methods !

Sarah

Heya everyone
I went to my first weightwatchers meeting last night and it was great
I got weighed to and im a whopping 15st 8lbs and theyve sais that i need to lose 10% of my weight first so i have a target of losing 22lbs in the next few months to meet my first target so fingers crossed.
Im glad everyone is doing well its great to see everyone encouraging everyone else. Im also starting a new dvd workout with my mom its called Tae Bo Billy's Bootcamp apparently its really good and theres no need to get on the floor once.
Will keep Everyone posted on how i do.

Thanks
Sian x xx x

hi sand c you can get kudzu tablets from holland and barratt £9.99 and they do work they take the craving away and if you do have a drink you will find you dont need as much. my problem is i work with food and after drinking i stuff my face all day with the worst kinds of food ie crisps dipped in mayo and sausages with cheese and mayo. good luck with the kudzo.

Hiya trivium - you've made the first step of going there and getting your first weigh in and target, so well done you!

Jack, my kudzu tablets arrived in the post at work today - H&B online. I will give them a go. Only not today as I'm having some wine tonight cos I'm just a bit peed off with everything (see, there we go again, seeing these things as some kind of 'reward' when they really shouldn't be). I am like you though jack, it's not that I reach for crisps, nuts or takeaway at the time of drinking, but the next day (mayo, I love mayo )

Well done Sian!! I decided to cancel my gym membership a couple of weeks ago because I wasn't managing to go often enough, and I thought I should do something else in its place or I would not manage to lose any more weight by myself. I joined a slimming club last week, and went last night for my first weigh-in. Lost 7.5lbs in the week so was well chuffed. Especially considering it was our wedding anniversary at the weekend and had loads of wine and a meal out!!! That loss it itself was a great boost and motivator for the coming week.

I found it really useful to plan a week's worth of meals in advance and count up what I was allowed, saving some of my "allowance" for the weekend. I found there was loads to eat and really nice recipes which were easy to make. I am a convert to slimming groups now, and think that the whole group thing is really going to help with my motivation. And knowing that you have to stand on those scales once a week...

Good luck for your next week's meeting.

Sarah - by the way I can also use any excuse to eat: happy, sad whatever - I used to see it all as a good reason to stuff my face with crisps and vodka! Hopefully no more though...feeling stressed at work at the mo, and have demolished a celery stick!!!!!!!

thanks everyone the encouragement it great
was a bit daunting last night but all went ok
glad everyone is doing well
keep going you can do it
any great tips?

This sounds a bit weird, and might not work for weight watchers... but when I'm craving chocolate, I have a pickeled onion! It works on the slimming world plan... and it seems to take the craving away!

Had a banana and an orange for breakfast, then some yoghurt for snack and cheese on wholemeal toast for lunch... am going to do a stir fry for tea tonight, but I have work at 2.30, I've told everyone that they're not allowed to eat in my car anymore coz I'm trying to keep away from chocolate, the first few days are the worst!

Not weighing myself til Monday, I got weighed Monday morning, and I've only lost 2lbs so far, but I kept my jeans, boots and coat on... am taking them off next week for a bit of motivation after having a good diet week

Well done Sian. That first big step is such a major one. Just think when you reach your first goal (and yes, I said "when") you wont remember what all the fuss was about initially. You can do it, and put us all to shame .

I still believe that I can do it myself with a lot of discipline and willpower. I have my exercise bike and ab toner and did alright last year. If it gets to the stage during the early part of the summer that im not getting anywhere then I will join the Rosemary Conley group that is local to me. They do an exercise class after each meeting. I did go to a few of the classes with my mum and sisters last year a few times (just for the exercise) and it was really good.

I am feeling confident at the moment. Ive had no bread today which is a big achievement. I do love my bread !!

Well done all.

Sarah

Not a happy bunny, havn't lost anything this week and after last weeks weight gain that puts me back to square one, exactly the same weight as I was four weeks ago when I started.
Inside this body is a skinny bitch trying to get out...............but losing badly

Had weigh in last night lost 1and 1/2 lbs. Feeling good, will have to make sure that I stay on track. Think I need to loose about 3 stone to feel happy again.

Keep up the good work.

Marion

I've just worked out that I go to tunisia in 10 weeks, and to the dominican republic in 16!!!

I'm really craving chocolate, just done myself an omlette. taken my cheese as a healthy extra, cooked in fry light and used peppers and onions... but this darn chocolate craving isn't shifting! I'm saving my syns up for tonight so I can have a small bar of dark chocolate

Big weigh in on Monday...

Hi,
I joined weightwatchers 3 wks ago and have lost 6 lbs so far. I am doing the core points and not finding it too bad, the hardest being not eating chocolate that is my down fall.
Good luck to everyone.
Apart from this site the weightwatchers website, then click on community, this is a forum, it is very good for hints, tips and recipes.
Theresa

A tip I got from a girl at work for all those cravings or when you fancy a nibble........clean your teeth Done this a few times today and has put me off, have you ever had a biscuit with the taste of aquafresh lingering, not nice.

Wonder how many calories toothpaste has

Hello everyone cant seem to stop eating today, thats what happens when you dont go out on a Saturday and no-one is at home. i think it is called boredom.

Get back on track tomorrow

Marion

I know you shouldnt weigh yourself more than once per week but i couldnt help a sneak preview and I am gobsmacked --- 5lbs since Monday - love shirleyv xxxxxxxx

Well done Shirley

Well I'm starting again tomorrow (after a good old sunday lunch and loads of yorkie puds)

Doing the slimfast plan again. Did it a few years ago and averaged 2 to 3 pound a week. Got all my supplies in, so roll on tomorrow. Bring it on