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A space to talk openly about weight loss journeys and challenges. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

From Lardy to Lean Ladies 2012

153 replies

Furball · 08/01/2012 12:49

Sorry - This is the best I could think of!

I'll put a link on the old thread

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Furball · 08/01/2012 12:56

I'm still doing OK

Brekkie - 1oz sultana bran

Lunch - Roast Chick, Roast Pots, Roast Parsnips brocolli/cauli with cheese sauce, carrots and gravy, followed by fruit salad

Tea - won't be alot probably 1 slice of bread ham sandwich and an apple

Been for 2 mile walk

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Tortoise · 08/01/2012 13:27

Thanks for new thread furball.
I'm having a bad day! I will jump on exercise bike later while watching all the perfect skinny women on dancing on ice!

Furball · 08/01/2012 13:30

I'm sorry tortoise - but yes, good idea to cycle away to dancing on ice Grin

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Furball · 09/01/2012 05:52

5 lbs off for me this week! Grin Grin Grin

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Tortoise · 09/01/2012 06:59

Well done furball, that's amazing Smile Envy!!

Furball · 09/01/2012 11:46

Thank you tortoise - I am rather pleased as you can imagine.

small posted on the old thread and has also lost 5 - so a wacking big well done to her too Smile

today =

1 oz sultana bran

2 bowls of homemade parsnip soup

tea = lamb stew, veg followed by a fruit salad

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Tortoise · 09/01/2012 16:17

Oh took me ages to see where small had posted that.

Well done small Smile. Where were your big happy Grins lol.

You are both doing fab.

I've been busy in charity shop this morning. Lots of lifting and Carrying up and down stairs.

Also heard the sad news that my grandad passed away this morning.Sad He was 90yrs old.

Furball · 09/01/2012 16:22

Sorry to hear your news tortoise Sad

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MrsSalvatore · 09/01/2012 17:35

hi ladies can i join this thread? i need some more motivation :-)

Tortoise · 09/01/2012 18:13

MrsSalvatore you are welcome to join us.Smile

MrsSalvatore · 09/01/2012 18:17

thank you ladies!!! does everyone do a similar eating plan? or just try and support one another?

Tortoise · 09/01/2012 18:22

Generally support each other. Food/recipe ideas are welcome too. I need all the help I can get lol!
Breakfast still seems to be my biggest problem.
Can't have anything with milk on as it makes me feel ill and toast now seems to cause bloating!

MrsSalvatore · 09/01/2012 18:28

i've followed slimming world extra easy plan for the last year. My starting weight was 15stones and current weight is 12st 9lb. Im trying something different this week by doing original days on slimming world but avoiding carbs as much as i can as i always feel bloated and sluggish after having them.

Tortoise · 09/01/2012 19:10

Great weight loss. I looked at slimming world but no group near me and I.couldn't work out the menus on the website. May have another look.

Furball · 09/01/2012 19:12

Yes welcome MrsSalvatore Smile

I'm doing SW too. I'm an old hand at it and did manage to lose 2 stone a few years back, but being the lardy lady I am - I've since put it back on.

I'm not going to class, just weighing at home.

But I love the way you can literally eat for England and still lose (I do green days)

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MrsSalvatore · 09/01/2012 19:45

yeah its fantastic doesnt feel like a diet at all!! ive been at sw off and on since 2001!! lol i also know it inside and out (and know how far i can push the cheating!!). i was reluctant to try extra easy after red and green had been drummed into me for so long but it really does work! weigh in tomorrow im hoping for my 2 1/2 stone award :-)

cardibach · 09/01/2012 19:56

Hello all! I'm doing Slimming World as well. I did it 16 years ago after DD was born (well 15 and a half!). I did mainly Red days and lost about 3 stone. I'm liking Extra Easy better - I think it will be easier to maintatin for ever. I have about 6 or 7 stone to lose, but I'm doing it in kilos as they don;t seem like real weight Wink. I've been on it for a week and lost 2.6kg. Very pleased.

MrsSalvatore · 09/01/2012 19:58

well done cardibach!!

the weeks i love going are the weeks i feel confident that ive definitely lost weight - thats my daily mantra!!

cardibach · 09/01/2012 20:06

I'm doing it online, MrsSalvatore. I have started going to a personal trainer though, and she will also weigh me (on Wednesday) and check my waist measurement. It does focus the mind!

MrsSalvatore · 09/01/2012 20:08

brilliant!! i have a timeshare with a gym membership but i HATE the gym, have u tried zumba? ive become a complete zumba addict

Tortoise · 09/01/2012 20:21

Any tips or food ideas for sw extra easy? Smile

MrsSalvatore · 09/01/2012 20:31

extra easy is pretty easy -

choose 1 healthy extra a (milk, cheese etc)
choose 1 healthy extra b (cereal, porridge, wholemeal bread)

free unlimited food is lean mean, pasta, potatoes, eggs, fish, vegetables, fruit...

every meal has to contain a 3rd superfree food (green veg, carrots, onions mushrooms tomatoes, most fruits)

then your 10 - 15 syns a day.

it explains it better in sw magazine or online :-)

Furball · 10/01/2012 06:57

7 day SW EE plan here tortoise - scroll down a bit

It is very easy. - I do a slight variation of it so I have green days which leans towards a set amount of meat, but unlimited (yes unlimited!) potato, pasta, rice, beans and pulses etc.

It will all sound very complicated at first, but you soon get into it. You could buy the SW mag - that would have another weeks menu in and also give ideas for other things.

The main problem is knowing what syns is what. you are allowed 10-15 a day.

If it was just say a biscuit or small chocolate bar - you could just google.

The number one thing - I believe. Is plan a whole weeks menu and STICK TO IT! Smile

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Furball · 10/01/2012 17:34

tortoise - the daily mirror have free sw booklets in this week

I've been out for lunch today - had pork chop and veg so quite ok

and have left over parsnip soup for tea

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Tortoise · 10/01/2012 18:03

Thanks, will have a look and get paper Smile.