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Weight loss chat

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.

How can I lose 10lbs before my holiday on, er, Monday?

999 replies

WhatsGoingOnEh · 12/08/2014 23:47

In a panic. Was meant to start diet in May but one thing (or rather, one pizza) led to another and now I've got less than a week.

I'm 5'6" and look great at 9st 7. This morning I was 10st 11! Shiiiiiiiit!

What can I do? I really REALLY need to crash some of this off. I don't care if it's unhealthy, it's only for a few days and I can do it properly when I get home.

Any and all ideas MASSIVELY gratefully received. What are your tried and tested tricks? Thank you!

OP posts:
WhatsGoingOnEh · 31/08/2014 14:30

I took the dog for a one-hour walk. I was wearing my Sweat Outfit (the Zaggora stuff). Went for a pee earlier and my bum was dripping with sweat! And I was happy about it!!

OP posts:
LaconicIcon · 31/08/2014 14:52

Hello everyone. I have signed up to mumsnet today after lurking for a couple of years to join in the September Slimoff if I can.
Drawn in by your devil may care attitude to diets I have been following in spirit from the start and have lost seven pounds already by having a cuppa and a fag for breakfast, a cuppa, fag and 2 slice o rice (thin rice cakes with a smear of chocolate) for lunch and a huge, calorie counted, meal in the evening. I practically live on cake and biscuits so just cutting them out and eating a proper meal instead is around 3000 calories less a day.
I'm heftier than you lot so have further to go but need a waist to look good in a frock I have already bought for a night out at the ballet with my best friend that I secretly love

I haven't worked out the smileys but I am smiling an ingratiatory smile.

Itsfab · 31/08/2014 15:07

Deux - I haven't looked at that. TBH I have no clue at all what I am doing and can safely say I doubt I have been following anything remotely counted as a diet plan.

coffeeinbed - DeliquentCat had a squirrel a few weeks ago. I could lend him to you if you like?

Back from PIL. Lunch was okay.

I went shopping while DH took the kids swimming and I have bought some Slimatee from Holland & Barrett. Any advice before I start my first cup?

TwoTonTessie · 31/08/2014 15:08

Right, I am determined to lose weight and this thread has inspired me as most posters here seem to have my sense of humour Grin.

I used to be delicate and light as a feather- dh could pick me up and twirl me around. If he tried it now he would collapse under the strain. I have decided I am going to give the Blue 'lose a stone in a week' diet a go. For various reasons I can't start until 8th September but will be lurking around here in the meantime.

Souper · 31/08/2014 15:16

42 (in a bra, yes?) - 35 (relaxed abdominal muscles at narrowest point) - 41.

Game on!

coffeeinbed · 31/08/2014 15:25

Have a dog that lives for chasing squirrels in the wild. Well, park.

He was busy sleeping.
DH thinks I might have dreamt it. Though why would I ever dream of having a squirrel in my bed?
Actually, don't answer that please.....

I hope it wasn't a rat. But it had a bushy tail.
I digress.
I've been cleaning like a demented anthea Turner/fly lady hybrid.

Have grapefruit, eggs, tomatoes and spinach ready.

Want to go down to 10.5 stone.

Itsfab · 31/08/2014 15:28

Tea is made

Smells horrible

Looks vile

Matildasmam22 · 31/08/2014 15:32

Ooh let me know what happens itsfab I'm getting some Tuesday but you can be my guinea pig Grin

Matildasmam22 · 31/08/2014 15:35

I'm weighing tommorow after my morning wee naked. I'm normally about 9 stone (5'4') but two babies in two years and my new nutty pills mean I'm hovering dangerously close to the 11 stone mark.

Itsfab · 31/08/2014 15:35

Okay Grin

Just had first sip..

Not dead or pooing yet.

Cocolepew · 31/08/2014 15:36

I wish I smoked and liked coffee, that always sounds like a good diet.

So far this afternoon I have felt faint , have a banging headache and was a little bit sick in my mouth.
I haven't started to diet yet so either my mind and body are preparing me for starvation or its because I've let my medication run out. I'm voting for the former.

Cocolepew · 31/08/2014 15:37

When I went on nutty pills I put a stone and a half on in 2 months

Itsfab · 31/08/2014 15:38

Yep, my 2 stone weight gain was due to ADs too Sad.

Matildasmam22 · 31/08/2014 15:38

It's a live shitterstea tea thread, bet no other diet Fred's are this suspenseful.

Gumnast2014 · 31/08/2014 15:39

This thread has made my weekend! Op you are hilarious

Itsfab · 31/08/2014 15:40

I was dizzy yesterday too whenever I stood up

I want pie

Matildasmam22 · 31/08/2014 15:40

Mirtrazapine there the devils work.

Although I turned into the devil when I tried to come off them.

Never again I'm on the little buggers for life so I need to work around them.

coffeeinbed · 31/08/2014 15:41

Are you drinking enough water Coco?
Dehydration can cause headaches.

Cocolepew · 31/08/2014 15:43

Mind you DD sprayed herself with One Direction perfume in Boots earlier it could well be that making me ill.

Having lamb chops and veg for dinner , I will forsake the roasties.

Hope I remember to weigh myself tomorrow.

Itsfab · 31/08/2014 15:45

How quick or slow are you meant to drink the tea and how close to the loo do you need to be? Confused.

Matildasmam22 · 31/08/2014 15:46

coco smoking expensive I could buy shit loads of shitterstea the amount I spend on the.

Cocolepew · 31/08/2014 15:46

I drink water constantly because my meds make my mouth and throat dry.
And annoyingly I have got into the habit of making a clicking noise in my throat, its driving me bonkers. I'm hoping I'll be too busy thinking about food I'll stop doing it.

Matildasmam22 · 31/08/2014 15:47

itsfab you could drink it on the loo Grin

Itsfab · 31/08/2014 15:52

I could as DS1 is busy and DH has taken DD out. I have a headache.

Kelly1814 · 31/08/2014 15:53

Welcome all newcomers!!! Counting down to slimtember!!!!

I have made a huge pan of veg chilli. Two tins of beans. Two tins of toms. Tom paste. 2 carrots.

I am going to eat this with brown rice for lunch every day. Breakfast is a nutri bullet concoction. Dinner....might just be wine.

What with this and the colon tablets in the rim, I should soon be able to power a small offshore power station.

I have a favourite pair of jeans that I am eyeing up. I want to wear them next weekend.

Power to the (skinny) people!