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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.

calling all long term slimmers

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glitterfairy · 12/05/2004 20:12

I am starting this thread to take up from the 10 stone one. That thread has given me a lot of strength and hope and I would like to continue that dialogue but thought it might need freshening up. Champs speak to me! Hows it going and how many new food types can you alert me to?
Any more takers for the long haul speak now!

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glitterfairy · 30/06/2004 20:37

HI Guys back from Ireland where I misbehaved very badly but now two weeks at home so can be good good good!

Rosemary Conely was at an event I went to surrounded by thin people (actually she doesnt look well in rl). Me and one of my sexy fat chick friends wanted to go and stand next to her saying we did her diet to see what happened.

Anyway keep up the good work everyone and well done Jenni.

Champs lol at the idea of expressing, working and dieting you are too good!

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champs · 01/07/2004 00:36

too good?! haaa tell that to my waistline LOL!!

ROFPMSL at you and RC, can just imagine her face if you did say that. LOL cant stop laughing.

Kittypickle · 01/07/2004 18:53

I am back online after having a totally dead phoneline and no net access for a week, very stressful ! I rejoined WW last week and was pleased to see that I've lost 22lbs since Jan so it's definitely going the right way even if it is very slow. I'm running out of clothes so I've just been shopping and was really pleased to fit into a size 20 (think they might have been generous though!) My new WW cook book has arrived so I've been trying out a few new receipes - tonight is spinach and feta pastries, mediterranean stuffed peppers followed by tiramasu. Hope everyone is having a virtuous but fun weekend.

glitterfairy · 02/07/2004 20:11

Wow kitty that sounds great what a fantastic menu. Well well done as well on the weight loss. I am failing badly at the moment but will start again with a clean slate tomorrow. I have been away too much and eating out too much and too much alcohol.

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champs · 03/07/2004 02:12

Hi al!!
kity-- thats brill!! 22lbs since jan..... I am in awe, seriously, i have only lost a few. Must try harder. you have really made me feel as though it can be done!!

glitter!! tommorow is a new day, we will do much better next week.

glitterfairy · 03/07/2004 09:54

Thanks Champs have started by walking the dog in the park already and am now having a herbal tea.

How is it going with you at the moment Champs?

Moniker how are you?

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Kittypickle · 03/07/2004 14:43

Hi ! Champs - I'm not b/feeding or working and DS has a long sleep in the morning so I do have time to prepare food - don't be hard on yourself, you've got a baby and have gone back to work, I think you've done brilliantly to have lost and not put on. Every pound counts, I think in the past the total amount seemed so much that each pound seemed to merge into the next one and I would get disheartened if I only lost a pound, this time round I get really pleased. Glitter, maybe I should get a dog then, no excuse for not walking, or maybe the cat would wear a collar for a bit I think the starting again and not letting what you ate whilst away is really important. Moniker, are things OK ? If anyone wants a receipe for a WW 2 point tiramasu or low point nachos, give me a shout and I will post them.

champs · 04/07/2004 01:44

hi all!!! how is everyone today? I have just got in and am tirrrrrrreeeed!! manged to have an hours rest after i took ds1 to school, ds2 soon had me up tho managed to leave the tempting treats!! not easy as I was getting rid of bakery goods.

glitterfairy · 05/07/2004 01:19

Always worst when you are tired champs! beets am ok but still cannot get back in line but still going to gym and stuff so something is ok.

Kitty I am definately up for a recipe or three! many thanks.

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champs · 05/07/2004 02:00

glitter, didn't want to seem nosey so didn't ask.. but what happened? is it diet related? or personal? can you see my big nose from there?

Kittypickle · 06/07/2004 17:11

Tiramisu - serves 6, 2 points each.
200g quark, 200 g very low fat fromage frais, 150g low fat custard, 3tbsps sweetner, 2 tsps vanilla extract, 12 sponge fingers, 200ml strong black coffeek 15 g dark chocolate finely grated.

Whisk quark, fromage frais, custard, sweetener and vanilla until smooth. Place a spoonful of the mix in the bottom of a serving glass (ie 6 glasses). For each tiramisu dip two sponge fingers into the coffee until just beginning to soften, then add to the glass. Cover with the remaining fromage frais mixture and scatter grated choc on top. Cover and chill for at least one hour. This was lovely, but next time I'm going to use half the chocolate and add a tbsp of brandy to the coffee. It tasted even better after it had been chilled for a night.

Nachos with salsa and guacamole - serves 4, 3.5 points each.

4 x 20cm flour tortillas, low fat cooking spray, 1 tsp of smoked paprika. Preheat oven to gas mark 4, 180 deg (160 for fan oven) spray tortillas with low fat cooking spray and sprinkle lightly with smoked paprika. Using kitchen scissors cut each of tortilla into 4 strips and then into small triangles. spread out on baking tray and bake for 6-7 mins until golden. Leave to cool and crips up.

Guacoamole - 450g ripe tomatoes, 1 med avocado, 100g quark, 1 red onion finely chopped, juice of 1 lime,a few drops tobasco sauce. = skin half of the tomatoes, cut into quarters, deseed and finely chop flesh. Mash advocado with quark then add the diced tomatoes, half the red onion and half the lime juice plus tabasco and seasoning. To make the salsa, roughly chop the rest of the tomatoes, mix with the coriander, remaining lime juice and red onion in a separate bowl.

Cajun potato wedges- serves 2, 3.5 points each.

2 x 200g baking potatoes, 1 tsp cajun seasoning, low fat cooking spray. Preheat oven to GM 5, 190 deg (170 fan) Cut each potatoe into wedges then boil in salted water for 5 mins. Drain and toss with the cajun seasoning until evenly coated. Put on tray and spray. Bake for 20 mins turning half way until crisp and golden brown.

salsa - 10 cherry toms, quartered, half a red perper finely chopped, half a green chilli deseeded and finely choppoed, 1 shallot finely chopped, 1 tbsp lemon juice - mix together and put aside for at least 10 mins.

Soured cream dip - 150 g 0% fat greek yoghurt, 2 tbsp sour cream, 1 small garlic clove crushed, 1 tbsp chopped chives - put in a blender and blend.

I'm off to WW tonight for my first weigh in since re-joining, fingers crossed. Hope everyone else is doing OK.

champs · 07/07/2004 04:29

kitty-- they sound delicious.

How did the weigh in go?

glitterfairy · 07/07/2004 12:22

Champs not nosey and yes personal really. As usual I take on too much and am buckling under the strain. I am supposed to have written my literature review and bid for my PHD this month and also have my own company to run, three young kids etc etc. Also my relationships are all over the place at the moment no surprise hey and since I started exercising my periods have stopped and cant get to doctors ( not pregnant) I hope!

So have taken refuge in chocolate and eating which is my usual thing to do but of course makes me more miserable.

This all sounds bad but really isnt as awful as it sounds. Anyway sorry to moan but you did ask!!!

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glitterfairy · 07/07/2004 12:22

PS kitty that sounds great and have copied it out. thanks

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moniker · 07/07/2004 12:43

Hi everyone! I've had a crazy week at work so not here much I'm afraid. I went to Rosemary Conley class on weds (v jealous you've met her in RL Glitter - I've heard she is TINY!) and the leader did a talk about how hard losing weight is and how you need dedication and determination and it has remotivated me in that I feel a bit more realistic about my progress (ie not much!!) and am trying to face up to the challenge again! If I don't stick to the healthy eating plan and do more exercise it's not going to work no matter how much I fantasise about it.

The leader is really lovely and is giving me some running tips too! I've bought some proper running trainers so just need to work out a training plan.

I completely stuck to the plan yesterday and felt really please with myself. I had a sachet of Oat so simple when I got home as my treat and it really filled me up unitl dinner time - and it was gorgeous (golden syrup flavour - 2 ww points I think)so I'll keep doing that and see if it helps me to stop the evening pigging!

Hope you all have a great weekend, take care Mxx

Kittypickle · 07/07/2004 14:16

Glitter, I am not suprised you are stressed that is loads to be sorting. My Ph.d bid went out the window the minute I found out I was pregnant so I really admire you going for it with everything else you're doing.

Champs, thanks for asking, I lost 4lbs which makes 26lbs, so I am really pleased and trying hard to keep my motivation high. How is it going for you ?

Moniker, I'm glad it's going well and am so impressed that you're thinking about doing all that exercise, my limit is pushing the pram to the shops at the moment. I think I will go and by some Oat So Simple, sounds delicious.

champs · 07/07/2004 21:18

glitter-- yes I asked you havw such alot on I really do admire you.

moiker-- Hi nice to hear from you!! sounds like you've found something that works for you. runnin?! i can just about manage to run a bath

kitty-- well done!! I must say I haven't braved the scales today but am going to join ww online NOW then I will have to stick to it!!

glitterfairy · 10/07/2004 01:30

Go Champs and feel the ww force! Am feeling a bit better so am going to try harder this week. I had a lie in today and that has really helped. I think a lot of it is tiredness which I am sure you can all sympathise with.

kitty you can always pick up your phd later. kids interfere with everything even weight loss. Am in awe of your weight loss. Well done and a big slim wave of applause!

Moniker tiny and she looks undernourished and actually ill made me feel the picture of glowing health. Also she is really wrinkly! honest without all the make up not so glam. If I was half as thin I would look better really really promise!

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champs · 11/07/2004 01:59

lol glitter-- we believe you I'm almost certain that I would look GOOOOODDDD too. OR ELSE

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glitterfairy · 11/07/2004 10:21

Hello beets keep it up and I will feel really guilty and start to make a real effort. Am having melon for breakfast!

Chapms I think many of these icons of slim actually look ill we are all too thin these days and it is not healthy. May start a thread on why being too thin is worse than being fat and fit!

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champs · 12/07/2004 01:23

or just fat and fat in my case pmsl

glitterfairy · 12/07/2004 01:26

Never Champs that title is mine all mine!

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champs · 12/07/2004 17:34

hahahaha. Glitter, how are you today?
I have yet to sign up to WW due to my Bank balance. There is a special offer. must check when it runs out.
I have been cutting back tho, hopefuly tomorow will prove it.

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