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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.

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355 replies

jeansforever · 15/03/2012 16:34

Hi ,Ive been doing sw extra easy for a week now ,had my weigh in and have lost 2 lbs .
Most other people in the group have lost 4 or 5 lbs so am i doing it wrong? i have not used hardly any syns and been swimming twice and gym twice.

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03angels · 04/05/2012 23:21

Really pleased for you mummy- but make sure you're eating right or you're losses will be slow Smile
Hey jeans- don't fret too much I know loads of people who gained after starting gym and then had huge losses!!! Smile things are going ok- she's asked to come back but house is still upside down and still no cooker so Iv just bought George foreman grill Smile bring on the losses hehe x

03angels · 04/05/2012 23:22

WOW- well done what go you Grin

taxiformumplease · 04/05/2012 23:28

I am on extra easy and have been being bad this week - i dont want to go to weigh in :(

carernotasaint · 05/05/2012 00:54

Got weighed at the doctors this week (i can no longer afford to go to classes and pay for all the fresh food as well) and ive lost 5 pounds in a fortnight. I also bought a new skirt last week in the next size down. Im feeling more confident now.

bookends · 05/05/2012 04:04

Hi, I'm new to SW and have lost 3 and half pounds in two weeks. Not sure how really, as first week didn't get the hang of free/ superfoods and syns. I've also measured myself, as I'd be interested to see where I'm losing the weight. Looking forward to going down a jean size. Lots of walking everyday - don't take the car and I drink more water and bought lots of fruit - no excuse to pig out. I feel good so far, but do dread the weigh ins. I go along with a friend, so quite enjoy the support. Snacking is my big problem, any good ideas on how to 'feed the beast'?

whatkungfuthat · 05/05/2012 09:18

Thanks angels I have a long way to go though

I don't go to group either carer, I just use my Wii but when I lost in the past I used to go to the nurse at the GP's. Its just as effective knowing that someone is keeping a record. I used to hate sitting there listening to naff all for an hour, just how much everyone had lost/gained.

03angels · 05/05/2012 11:09

Well done carer Grin iv got 2 weeks left free then im doing the same

Hi bookends and well done bookends Grin

Taxi I find having a muller light yoghurt the ones with dark chocolate shavings helps my snacking as I have a sweet tooth Blush

ledkr · 05/05/2012 16:10

I might join you if thats ok.I had ago a few months ago,felt as if i was sticking to it but didnt really lose so may try the red/green days instead of ee.Anyone got any experience of red/green days as opposed to ee?
I did vlc the other week and i think i have only just recovered Hmm I found it almost impossible to stick with when cooking for a fmaily and its so expensive. I need to lose about 2 stones,am going to do some menu planning tomorrow to get started.
I ate crusty bread and baked camenbert today so i guess ive not started as yet Grin

Blondeshavemorefun · 05/05/2012 16:48

afternoon - 'yawns' im back and veeeeeeeeeeery tir4ed and darent weigh my self on the scales yet ...............

hopefully a week of being good (wi is fr) then maybe only a small gain

jeansforever · 06/05/2012 09:14

Hope you had a good time blondes , i wouldn't worry holidays are for enjoying yourself .
Have a good week and you may be suprised when you weigh in.

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Blondeshavemorefun · 06/05/2012 15:08

took me a month to olose 4lbs and bet a week to gain it back again lol

03angels · 09/05/2012 17:54

Sounds like u had fun blondes :) I'm sure ul be fine

jeansforever · 10/05/2012 21:09

Weigh in today and lost 1 lb! better than nothing.
Have you been this week angels?

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03angels · 10/05/2012 21:41

Hey Jeans Iv lost 1lb too!! How's u this week?? I'm stressed trying to find a dress for a friends wedding on Wednesday but can't find 1 to fit size 12 too small on but size 14 too big!! And there all too long with me being little grrrr hahah

03angels · 10/05/2012 21:41

Hi ledkr- how have you found it this week??

jeansforever · 10/05/2012 21:49

Well done angels! I'm well this week thanks , haven't had a great week diet wise due to the bank hol , am just finding the loss really slow and frustrating but i'm sure i'll get there!
Good luck with finding a dress, i feel your pain it's so hard when your little but yay to a 14 been too big!
Have you tried any petite ranges ?

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03angels · 11/05/2012 10:10

Thanks jeans- I'm frustrated too but at least we are still losing! I'm going up to metrocentre later tday, Iv had a look at petite ranges but tbh there still too long haha - grrr. Times like this I wish I was a bloke haha xx

Blondeshavemorefun · 11/05/2012 17:38

tech i lost 4lbs but i did gain 5 lbs in the holiday, so a lb extra since i started iyswim

onwards and upwards

whatkungfuthat · 11/05/2012 17:41

Well done everyone. I lost 2 which amazed me as we ate out twice last week but I did mainly stick to chicken and very little carbs.

MummyDoIt · 11/05/2012 18:31

WI yesterday and I lost all of half a pound. I was really disappointed. I was away at my Mum's for Bank Holiday weekend and, although there were loads of scrummy things to eat, I resisted all the cakes, crisps and sweets and stuck to my plan. Keeping to under 15 syns a day was really hard but I did it and I was hoping for a bigger weight loss as a result. Half a pound hardly seems depriving myself for! Still, it's better than half a pound gained.

jeansforever · 17/05/2012 21:22

Hope everyones done well this week , mummy that was me last week for the 1/2lb , this week ive lost 2lbs !!
Am hoping to get another 2 next week !!

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MummyDoIt · 17/05/2012 21:29

So much better this week, Jeans! I lost 3lb. I have had a particularly active week, on my feet pretty much all day every day, so I think that accounts for most of it. I'm very, very pleased, though! It's my best week yet.

Blondeshavemorefun · 18/05/2012 11:03

well done jeans

me too - amazing tbh- i never do 2 lbs !

03angels · 18/05/2012 14:32

Well done jeans and mummy- Iv had a bad week both me & mil have put 3lbs on Blush oh well onwards and upwards Smile

03angels · 18/05/2012 20:52

Well done blondes!! I still have no cooker and been to a friends wedding wed so I know where Iv gone wrong Blush