Jo33 wrote: » So had my first WI today - down 9lbs!!! Over the moon
Vahevala wrote: » Try to log in to Slimmingworld.com, that is more reliable than the .ie address and see if that works.
tk123 wrote: » 1lb down! My friend went and nominated me for slimmer of the month and now I have to do some talk in 2 weeks! I could kill her - she was roaring laughing lol!!
Jo33 wrote: » I like hot food and am often out at meetings all day. Wanted to avoid sandwiches and fast food so I bought a food thermos. It's brilliant. I have been putting rice and veggies in it but soup would work well also. Going to try pasta in it tomorrow. Will report back
Vahevala wrote: » Where did you buy this food thermos? how long does the food stay warm for? I would be interested in this
Vahevala wrote: » Has anyone bought the SW cookbooks? Any that you would recommend? I can't eat cheese and am afraid most of the recipes will contain cheese
Vahevala wrote: » No they didn't tell me that but I am afraid after getting cut by the running belt that I was wearing, it has put me off putting it back on and going out running again. I tried so hard, ended up in pain for not much results so this week, I haven't exercised. I have lost the enthusiasm for it. I have never really found that it accelerated the weight loss for me
mel.b wrote: » Vahevala, i have followed your progress on this thread because like you i have a large amount of weight to lose. I have lost just over 4stone and have another 4 to go to get to my target. Don't give up on the running, it really will help. When i can't carry my keys because i don't have a pocket, i tie one through my shoe lace and then tuck it in through the threaded laces to keep it from flapping around. Works a treat and all you need to carry is either the front door key. For the phone i got an armband so that takes care of that. I have worked through the c25k and and now have my eye on a 10k event and am using the hal higon novice 10k training plan. It's great because there are three runs a week - a. 3.5km, a 5km and one that gradually increaes in distance so it gives you variety and you aren't thinking you have to run 5km every time you go out. One the days you aren't running, get out and do a 45min walk and you WILL notice the difference. I have also read that weight loss slows as you reach your target so that is something to keep in mind and if you have excess skin that is also going to weigh something and there's not a lot that can be done for that short of surgery. Don't give up now, because running 5km is an acheivement.
dcfc91 wrote: » Might be a bit of an odd one but I am feeling the cold a hell of a lot more than I used to. Haven't even lost that much, 10 and a half lbs as of last Thursday, but my tolerance for the cold has gotten much lower and I'm even taking a hot water bottle to bed. While we aren't exactly having great weather is it still quite mild. I knew that this would happen as the insulation went away but just didn't expect it to happen this soon! Anyone have any similar experiences?
dee_mc wrote: » Yes completely. I'd attribute it partly to the loss of insulation, partly to the godawful weather (that windchill factor! in July! Whyyyyy!) but mostly to the fact my diet is now significantly lower in fat than it used to be. I was feeling really cold the past couple of weeks and my skin has been dry too so I've switched out my usual snack of a HiFi light bar and instead I've been having one or two Ryvitas with a teaspoonful of 100% peanut or cashew butter (I like Meridian brand, it's very pure). It stops me shivering during the day in my draughty workplace! Still using my electric blanket every night though, which until I started losing weight I would have only used on the coldest Winter nights!
dcfc91 wrote: » Glad I am not the only one! I hardly ever felt the cold before, I'm going to need some new clothes soon and will be investing in the warmest clothes that I can.
highly1111 wrote: » I'd love to eat more fish but its so expensive. There's 5 of us to feed and i just wish it was more affordable.
Vahevala wrote: » I couldn't think of anything worse than eating fish every night :eek: I love salmon & usually have that twice a week.
mrmorgan wrote: » i eat it every night now and have smoked salmon for my lunch. i am finding it great for the weight loss
Mars Bar wrote: » I'd give my left arm to like fish but I just can't. It's not for the lack of trying either.
mrmorgan wrote: » why dont you like it? the taste of the bones? i never liked it until i got it filleted right, now I cant stop
