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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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Losing the stones one guinea pig at a time...

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HenriettaPye · 24/09/2013 18:02

Hello quiche avoiders Wink

Lovely shiny new thread- we are a talkative bunch!

First Thread

Second Thread

To be a quiche avoider you must
-have a considerable amount of weight to lose
-be serious about wanting to lose it
-give other members a virtual kick up the arse when needed
-weigh in with us on a Wednesday (or if you weigh in on another day, post your results on a wednesday)

So roll up, jump in and lets lose lbs! and if you are having a moment of weakness just remember... what would clarinet do Wink

OP posts:
MissElodie · 04/10/2013 16:20

Henrietta I sympathise re the medicine thing with your DS Sad. My DS has daily meds so actually enjoys taking it now Shock as we let him do the syringe himself (with a little help) but its another story when my DD has to have medicine. I have awful memories of really having to force her to take it and its not nice and then just gets spat out as you say! You have probably tried this and its not worked but if its calpol will your DS suck it from the sachet (although I think you are actually meant to decant it onto a spoon) but my DD sees this as a novelty rather than her having a spoon or syringe?

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HenriettaPye · 04/10/2013 17:09

We have tried that too, there is no way he will take it unfortunately. No mention of the sore ear today thankfully, I was worried incase he needed an antibiotic, because he wouldn't take it! He had a bad cough a while back and the doc gave him an inhaler to open his airways but he wouldn't take it either. Doc told me to pin him down, and it's better if he struggles as he will inhale it better when he screams. Problem with that is I felt like a shit mum for doing it and he got himself so worked up be vomited. He really is against all medication! Pre school jabs are soon- that will be funConfusedConfusedConfused

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Sirzy · 04/10/2013 17:33

I always use the syringe into the side of the mouth approach now which works mainly.

Like MissElodies DS my DS takes daily medicine so it generally pretty good with it but I have been covered medicine numerous times!

With the inhaler pinning down is horrible but it is better than the alterantive!

Lorelai · 04/10/2013 18:04

Thanks for all the Thanks - I am feeling really inspired at the moment, really not deprived at all. It's a good thing really, as other stuff that's going on could easily lead me to devour the contents of the fridge, but I'm not even tempted yet I'll see if that changed once I am back at work next week, doing nights, with a seemingly endless supply of chocolates in the staffroom...

Sirzy · 04/10/2013 18:30

I have just ordered myself some size 14 clothes :) My size 16s are falling off now!

phantomhairpuller · 04/10/2013 18:34

Go sirzy! Grin

I've got a box full of size 14s in my wardrobe- can't wait till I'm in them again. They're my pre-DS1 clothes Blush

MissElodie · 04/10/2013 19:30

fantastic sirzy that's great!!

SummerHoliDidi · 04/10/2013 19:41

I'm sorry you're having a tough time lego and cq Sometimes. life throws everything at at once doesn't it? We're here with the wagon whenever you're ready to climb back on.

I'm thinking of buying some work trousers in a 16 cos my 18s are too big now. That feels really good. People at work noticed this week and we're really pleased at how much I've lost in 3 months (which I'd been thinking of as ONLY 1st 3lbs) they've made me realise that slow and steady is fine and it doesn't matter how long it takes to get to target as long as I get there in the end (or close to it anyway)

BirdingWidow · 04/10/2013 22:23

Blimey, I hope DS doesn't take against medicine, that sounds ghastly! I don't envy you ladies...

I am glad you are still here cq. Regroup when you can, we will still be here (I hope...)

Great news about the smaller togs Sirzy and Summer. That must feel great!

I am eating chocolate right now. I seem to have fallen into the pattern of having a slackish day every week and this is it. Usually it is based around a social engagement but tonight DP is out so I get to watch all the telly he hates (Midwives! Love a birth...). On such occasions previously I would have sat down with wine + pizza + a LOT of chocolate (really a lot) so I guess my 800 calorie excess is not so bad. I am really enjoying it anyway.

TiredNursey · 04/10/2013 22:32

I really want toast and butter now. I had some strawberries and fat free fromage frais with splenda. Sweet, nice but I still want bread. Don't need it mind you but I do want it.
Aaagh. I have to resist though because it wouldn't be a couple of slices. It would be a loaf.

IsThatTrue · 05/10/2013 04:39

Sleep deprivation is hitting hard here. I've been trying to make good choices though. Although thurs ended up with takeaway as I was so tired, but I got a chicken shush kebab with no chips so a lot better than I would have had previously. And yesterday I had a 100g bar of chocolate throughout the day, but it's nowhere near the epic proportions of my previous binges, so I'm still trying to see the positives. AND one day DS will sleep for more than 3 hrs at a time and I'll feel human again!

Good to see you back cq it sounds like you've had an awful time. But we're here when you're ready to dust yourself off and start again. It takes a lot of effort to change the habits of a lifetime!

Fx for a good weekend for all. I have parkrun in just over 4 hrs. Now if only DS will sleep Hmm

MissElodie · 05/10/2013 15:18

Hi - hope everyone is having a good weekend?

TiredNursey Hope you managed to resist the bread or at least if not I hope you the whole loaf didn't call out to you Wink

IsThat I'm still with you with the baby sleep deprivation - definitely seem to be taking backwards steps at the moment Sad

I am feeling that I could eat my whole body weight and more in chocolate at the moment Blush Blush. I think its because I've just started my period again after finishing last week as I've just starting taking cerazette. Hope it doesn't last long - I'm finding it hard to resist Sad

Might go and make a hot choc to see if that satisfies the craving......

Reastie · 05/10/2013 16:45

Hello everyone, I'm still here

Went to open morning for DDs potential nursery/prep school. They have lunches on offer to tempt people. I cannot believe how amazing the children eat there! Envy . I had baked potato and cheese and salad (not much cheese.....hopefully limited damage) and then lovely fresh berries, watermelon, mango, and passion fruit (I know Shock - how amazing for a school lunch). But then I succumbed.......they had a gluten free chocolate tart. And I'm gluten free. I haven't had a chocolate tart that I can eat in years and I couldn't resist. It was rich and delicious but I only had one big mouthful. How many calories could one spoon on rich chocolate tart be? Hmm Could it be more than 200kcals? Hope not!

MissElodie I was on cerazette, I think hopefully the food thing should settle down if it's hormonal. And on the plus side I didn't have a single period when I was on it.

:( to lego and cq

summer excellent work on the trousers.

I found my old work ID card from last summer and compared it to new ID picture and I look like a different person Shock . Might upload onto my profile or MFP if I get time/if anyone is interested probably just me Wink

IsThatTrue · 05/10/2013 17:20

Such a busy day, I shared 2 smallish pieces of cake with ds2 at a charity nearly new sale but I had brunch today instead of breakfast and lunch and I did parkrun this morning. 5k in 27 min 33 seconds. So I deserved cake!

BirdingWidow · 05/10/2013 17:48

Reastie, I would be interested to see the pics! I find your before/after really motivating. Btw, I am glad you tried the chocolate tart... If if really is such a rare opportunity it would be rude not to.

Tired, I have been reading your name wrong all this time too! Duh!

MissElodie, hope you manage to resist the chocolate. Gynaecology has a lot to answer for. Pesky non-sleeping babies, for starters.

Well, I have had a mixed day. Popped into my local wedding dress shop just for inspiration - it's a small shop so I wasn't necessarily expecting to find THE DRESS. But I did find it! Totally had a 'this is the one' moment, pledged to go back on Tuesday with my mum and order it. Came home and tried to find a picture of it on the Internet and couldn't find it anywhere, so I rang the shop just now to ask if they could direct me to it (thought maybe i had got the details wrong). Unfortunately the lady is now unsure as to whether it is still available. I am gutted... Sad Sad Sad. Won't find out for sure until Monday.

Feel like eating a lot of chocolate myself.

BirdingWidow · 05/10/2013 17:50

Ps isThat, I soooo never run that I have no idea whether that is a good time, but I am pressed with any degree of running at all! Small bite of cake defo fair enough in the circumstances Smile

Reastie · 05/10/2013 18:06

Think I've put it on profile (but will hide it tomorrow!). It's actually not as clear as I thought as the photo is so dodgy.

Birding I hope you do get THE dress

LittleRobots · 05/10/2013 18:42

Reastie that's an amazing school lunch! My daughter has a cooked lunch in a state school and its nothing like that!

MiaWallace · 05/10/2013 18:44

Reastie that is crazy! It looks like two different people.

Had a good day regarding exercise. Went for a long walk this morning and then went and played laser tag this afternoon. I don't normally participate in activities like this. 6 months ago I would have taken a book and just read while everyone else had fun. Today I got totally involved, built up a sweat and really enjoyed myself. DD was over the moon that I played too.

Bit naughty with food though. Went for a carvery. Loaded my plate with healthy veg but did have a few roasties too. Stayed away from the alcohol and dessert though while the rest of the family got stuck in.

IsThatTrue · 05/10/2013 18:59

mia that sounds like you did great with food. If you can't have a few roasties at a carvery it'll be a very sad day!

reastie great photos. You do look like 2 different people. I have a photo of me near the beginning of my journey in a dress I love (I took the pic to show myself I fitted back in it, just) I might get it out later and take another pic. I can't upload it to my profile though as I use the mobile site.

Reastie · 05/10/2013 19:14

Fab idea isit. Sometimes I try on stuff I know will be too big just to feel a sense of success Blush

Thanks for the police comments. I used to look in the mirror and it was like "who ate 'restie" now I feel like I look how I thought I looked before IYKWIM

Mis go you on the lazer quest

Sorry for typos I'm on kindle and silly auto correct

Debs75 · 05/10/2013 19:55

Have had a reasonably good week this week, we will see how god at WW tomorrow. I went out last night to the theatre to watch Rocky Horror and had an amazing time. I have had the chance a few times to go but never wanted to dress up in a corset. I decided to go as Janet which meant I could hide all my wobbly bits. I ordered a dress in an 18 and it was too big!Grin I couldn't believe it. I should of got the 16 but I was worried it would be tight.

Anyway it looked good and I had a great time. Had a few drinks after and only had diet coke and vodka so limited any damage. Did have a cheesy chip wrap which was delicious but it probably only had 10 chips in it and a lot better then a kebab.

So coupled with my new dress I also tried on some jeans in Evans and only needed a 16 and I could get the long boots onGrin The scales may not be showing much but the figure is shrinking

BirdingWidow · 06/10/2013 19:41

Hello everyone! I'm hanging on in today but it is hard. Went to our local farmers' market today which is full of yummy stuff (cake, sausage butties, lovely pies, a cheese stall.... ) but I did resist. Bought a cauliflower and a swede, high times indeed!

I am struggling a bit with lack of motivation though. I think we have been doing this for a while and it is working, but slowly... While I haven't given up and buried myself in chocolate or bacon butties yet I feel a little down at the thought of plodding away indefinitely. And a little... Bored? I love cooking and am really interested in food generally. At first I channelled that into finding new healthy recipes but I am dreaming of making puddings again!

Hope you are all doing okay on this day of roastie temptation.

Sirzy · 06/10/2013 19:43

I went to a party last night and resisted all the cakes and just had basically a ham salad from the buffet. But I did have probably one too many bottles glasses of wine. But back on it today so not too bad I guess

TiredNursey · 06/10/2013 20:43

Well The bread didn't get me but there were other temptations. There was a bag of popcorn for starters. Good day today kind of but we had sandwiches for lunch and went out for dinner. Twas a burger joint and I had a chargrilled chicken one. Only had half the bun but did have the fries. Didn't have dessert, watched the others dig into ice cream and eton mess then came home and had a bowl of fruit and fat free fromage frais.

Weekends are hard though. Too much temptation.
well done Debs and Reastie. And all the exercisers!!!! My friend ran a half marathon today. I watched. Although I had the kids for her so thats my excuse!