Unislim advice and tips tread

Dixie Chick · 20-06-2014 3:03pm #1

Hi ALL,

I just joined unislim online. I have about 16lbs to lose (to be a normal sized person, not a skinny Minnie) and I actually am very impressed with the plan.

My background is, I have done ww on numerous occasions with initial success and then piling it back on afterwards. Then in 2010 I went to a nutritionist who put me on a Low GL diet and I lost 2.5 stone. I have 1.5 of that back on now since and I am really feeling it. I cannot afford to see her anymore but I must say that I am very happy with the unislim plan. One day in :P;)

So basically today my meals are
B- Glass of lemon in hot water
30g lizis granola with some l/f milk
small smoothie made with raspberries, 1/2 a mango a splash of almond milk, and a spoon of greek yogurt

L- 2 rye crackers with smokes salmon and cottage cheese

D- I plan a bacon and cod tossed salad with spring onions and cherry tomatoes

There is very little room for messing around on a daily basis and any extra splurges need to be earned via exercise as you cannot carry your daily "yum" allowance forward.

Wondering if anyone else does this plan and how they find it?

My goal is to hopefully lose this 16lbs by September , so in about 12/13 weeks

Dtp1979 · 20-06-2014 4:10pm

Dixie Chick wrote: »

Hi ALL,

I just joined unislim online. I have about 16lbs to lose (to be a normal sized person, not a skinny Minnie) and I actually am very impressed with the plan.

My background is, I have done ww on numerous occasions with initial success and then piling it back on afterwards. Then in 2010 I went to a nutritionist who put me on a Low GL diet and I lost 2.5 stone. I have 1.5 of that back on now since and I am really feeling it. I cannot afford to see her anymore but I must say that I am very happy with the unislim plan. One day in :P;)

So basically today my meals are
B- Glass of lemon in hot water
30g lizis granola with some l/f milk
small smoothie made with raspberries, 1/2 a mango a splash of almond milk, and a spoon of greek yogurt

L- 2 rye crackers with smokes salmon and cottage cheese

D- I plan a bacon and cod tossed salad with spring onions and cherry tomatoes

There is very little room for messing around on a daily basis and any extra splurges need to be earned via exercise as you cannot carry your daily "yum" allowance forward.

Wondering if anyone else does this plan and how they find it?

My goal is to hopefully lose this 16lbs by September , so in about 12/13 weeks

Depending on your age and ability you should easily lose 16lbs in 6-7 weeks with some exercise and healthy diet

Dixie Chick · 20-06-2014 4:12pm

32 and I go to a bootcamp class three times a week.

The weakness is the wine at the weekends, and just general sloppiness. 6/7 weeks would be lovely!!

Dixie Chick · 24-06-2014 3:24pm

Am finidhing this to be a really good plan. I am eating lovely meals with a bit of planning involved. I was very tired up until yesterday but I am like a new woman today , so much energy!!

sallins13 · 18-08-2014 11:37am

Hi
I 've just joined unislim Online lot of Wright to lose. Just wondering you are finding it? Any advise or tips.

Dixie Chick · 21-08-2014 10:50am

sallins13 wrote: »

Hi
I 've just joined unislim Online lot of Wright to lose. Just wondering you are finding it? Any advise or tips.

Hi, I am loving it. Down 9lbs , would like to lose just a,little bit more. I do a lot of exercise at the moment and have great energy. I love the plan!

How are you settling into it?

sallins13 · 21-08-2014 11:41am

Dixie Chick wrote: »

Hi, I am loving it. Down 9lbs , would like to lose just a,little bit more. I do a lot of exercise at the moment and have great energy. I love the plan!

How are you settling into it?

To be honest not great Think I will start going to clesses from 3rd Sept. Also as I work couple of evenings not getting a chance to get any real excerise done. Though I do need a challenge so found out about Aquathons so have emailed then & going to set a target to do a 2.5 run 250m swim & 2.5 run within d next few months. Swim part us fine as I know once I get back swimming can swim 1600mtrs have never ran so getting up to a 5 km will b my challenge.
What excerise are you doing?

Dixie Chick · 21-08-2014 11:51am

Are you finding the plan hard to follow online? You should sign up to the "Unislim Chatroom" o facebook. It was a life saver for me as my head was melted with the food diary online as it was calculating things incorrectly for me!!

I do a bootcamp type class and also started a yoga/pilates dvd in the mornings as well as I was finding I had bad balance and couldn't stretch to well.

What is it you are finding tough, do you think you need the classes to help motivate you?

sallins13 · 21-08-2014 12:22pm

Yeah for motivation & information especially about sauces etc.

While I will try to make most things myself sometimes u just have to use a jar due to time restraints etc.

Also having the kids around it's hard to look round the super market for thing. On a tight budget so just can't spend 3 euro on wraps just cause there wholemeal when white version is .79 cent. So going to go through the food bible over the weekend work out the yums etc on food I use regularly & work them into my diet.

I lost alot of weight years ago since I've had my kids & been at home weight has gone back up found classes really helpful for tips etc.

Though if I get my head round it in over the next few days might just stay with online as it's cheaper.

Dixie Chick · 21-08-2014 12:25pm

You definitely can get cheaper wraps and pittas than that in Aldi and Lidl but while your kids are off you don't have time for going shop to shop!! I definitely spend less now as I was sneaking bars of chocolate and the likes in each day, now I try for one shop. Its very hard when your time is against you though. I am quiet in work this summer but come October-December Ill need to really plan hard at the weekends.

sallins13 · 21-08-2014 2:19pm

Exactly need to get a few meals sorted that we all eat. I don't mind doing different dinners for kids but not every night. Also will start making soups etc for lunches don't to do what I can over next week & really kick off from 1 st Sept.

You must b delighted with losing 9lbs did it take u long?

Dixie Chick · 21-08-2014 2:48pm

It took me a good bit, but I didn't have lots to lose really so it was steady. I see people on the unislim chatroom with great big losses so it does work!!

OffalyMedic · 23-06-2015 9:32am

I'm graduating from college at the end of October and have decided that this is my goal date to be at least a stone and dress size smaller!

Planning on joining unislim for some support and guidance but due to working hours I won't be able to make one specific meeting every week. I was wondering is it possible to go to any unislim meeting each week? I.e Wednesday morning this week, wed evening next week and maybe a Friday the week after? Thanks

Dixie Chick · 23-06-2015 10:08am

Yep you can switch between any class !!

pajoguy · 08-07-2015 11:48pm

A friend of mine i live with started tonight at unislim. He is roughly 17 1/2 stone. The instructor said its 80% food and 20% exercise. I know this person doesnt go too mad on food. Maybe a bit heavy on bread at times and a take away once a week but outside of that he eats what mosy people eat i.e. doesnt eat take aways every second night or drink bottles of full fat sodas.
I just wonder are these instructors a bit irresponsible telling somebody its 80% food. Surely a slight change to the diet and alot more exercise would be more beneficial. This person does no exercise really. Goes for a walk some mornings buts its only about a mile and its a stroll more than a walk.
I have seen these meal plans and they are not sustainable in the long run. Thats my opinion but only that. Please feel free to tell me im wrong.

shannonman81 · 09-07-2015 12:00pm

pajoguy wrote: »

A friend of mine i live with started tonight at unislim. He is roughly 17 1/2 stone. The instructor said its 80% food and 20% exercise. I know this person doesnt go too mad on food. Maybe a bit heavy on bread at times and a take away once a week but outside of that he eats what mosy people eat i.e. doesnt eat take aways every second night or drink bottles of full fat sodas.
I just wonder are these instructors a bit irresponsible telling somebody its 80% food. Surely a slight change to the diet and alot more exercise would be more beneficial. This person does no exercise really. Goes for a walk some mornings buts its only about a mile and its a stroll more than a walk.
I have seen these meal plans and they are not sustainable in the long run. Thats my opinion but only that. Please feel free to tell me im wrong.

80/20 is about right
If he eats what most people eat then that's probably his issue as most people eat too much,large portions etc.
If you change your diet and eat in a deficit you will lose weight regardless of exercise
Whereas you would want to be doing a lot of exercise to lose weight while eating in a surplus..

You cant out-train a bad diet.

Dixie Chick · 09-07-2015 2:45pm

pajoguy wrote: »

A friend of mine i live with started tonight at unislim. He is roughly 17 1/2 stone. The instructor said its 80% food and 20% exercise. I know this person doesnt go too mad on food. Maybe a bit heavy on bread at times and a take away once a week but outside of that he eats what mosy people eat i.e. doesnt eat take aways every second night or drink bottles of full fat sodas.
I just wonder are these instructors a bit irresponsible telling somebody its 80% food. Surely a slight change to the diet and alot more exercise would be more beneficial. This person does no exercise really. Goes for a walk some mornings buts its only about a mile and its a stroll more than a walk.
I have seen these meal plans and they are not sustainable in the long run. Thats my opinion but only that. Please feel free to tell me im wrong.

Hi Pajoguy!

Since the thread here that I started, i have actually trained to become a leader and run three classes a week now!!

Every leaders take is different, but I do agree in theory that the diet is the most important thing to fix. Let me be blunt, this person is not 17 1/2 stone by eating pretty much what everyone else eats. Either he isnt eating the same or he has a medical condition that is making him gain weight as this is in the higher range of overweight if not obese. i am not trying to be rude at all, I am just being very straight.

I agree 100% that exercise is so important. I think you are right in saying that he needs to really up this, but he needs to up it and also watch his food.

I really disagree with the statement that the meal plans arent sustainable long term. The plan has three meals and two snacks every day. There is a wholegrain carb with each meal and also a weekly allowance for treats. Its very doable and also very healthy and not fussy which I feel some plans can be.

I am obviously biased though now lol!!
PS just to add , there are parts of the plan that I dont agree with, like snacking on sugar free jelly and other such things but those are the only weak point in my opinion

I hope i wasnt coming across rude, that wasnt my intention

pajoguy · 10-07-2015 10:10pm

Dixie Chick wrote: »

Hi Pajoguy!

Since the thread here that I started, i have actually trained to become a leader and run three classes a week now!!

Every leaders take is different, but I do agree in theory that the diet is the most important thing to fix. Let me be blunt, this person is not 17 1/2 stone by eating pretty much what everyone else eats. Either he isnt eating the same or he has a medical condition that is making him gain weight as this is in the higher range of overweight if not obese. i am not trying to be rude at all, I am just being very straight.

I agree 100% that exercise is so important. I think you are right in saying that he needs to really up this, but he needs to up it and also watch his food.

I really disagree with the statement that the meal plans arent sustainable long term. The plan has three meals and two snacks every day. There is a wholegrain carb with each meal and also a weekly allowance for treats. Its very doable and also very healthy and not fussy which I feel some plans can be.

I am obviously biased though now lol!!
PS just to add , there are parts of the plan that I dont agree with, like snacking on sugar free jelly and other such things but those are the only weak point in my opinion

I hope i wasnt coming across rude, that wasnt my intention

Thanks for the detailed reply. Not rude at all.
I suppose I am hoping it works for him as there have been many false dawns with other "agencies" and "i will start on monday"!!!
I know myself its difficult to maintain a healthy balance between diet and exercise.
Fingers crossed.

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