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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.

Original poster

can i lose 5 lbs before xmas?

49 replies

WonderCod · 09/12/2006 16:54

ok i am at the upper end of ten stone
iw antto be int he middle

do you rekcon?

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ledodgychristmasjumper · 09/12/2006 16:55

Yes you can.

ledodgychristmasjumper · 09/12/2006 16:57

Exercise 3-5 times a week whether this be an hour long brisk walk or whatever. Eat low fat and healthy foods, fruit as a snack. Limit alcohol intake or swap wine for vodka and diet coke.

Original poster
WonderCod · 09/12/2006 16:57

it hink so too
if i bin some carbs
up the veg
bin the snacks

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ledodgychristmasjumper · 09/12/2006 16:58

and up the exercise.

Original poster
WonderCod · 09/12/2006 16:58

yes am runnign again

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AllieAndTheIvy · 09/12/2006 16:58

i'd like to lose 5lb by friday, bugger...

Original poster
WonderCod · 09/12/2006 16:59

ok anyone want to play?
tis a satruday weigh in

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Original poster
WonderCod · 09/12/2006 16:59

competition gievs me the edge

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ledodgychristmasjumper · 09/12/2006 17:01

I will i'm doing slimming world and have 61/2 pounds to lose before i've lost 3 stone would like to do this by Christmas.

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WonderCod · 09/12/2006 17:02

farkgin hell
you are supremo

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ledodgychristmasjumper · 09/12/2006 17:03

lol don't reckon i'll do 6 1/2 pounds in 2 weeks though but I'll try!

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WonderCod · 09/12/2006 17:06

cani give you a tip?
marks and spencer clementines
sooooooooooooooooo sweet

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ledodgychristmasjumper · 09/12/2006 17:08

OOh cheers I'll get some of those then. MY tip for you is very low fat chips. Buy some fry light spray, chip your potatoes par boil spray baking tray and chips with fry light stick in the oven until they brown, they are lovely.

ledodgychristmasjumper · 09/12/2006 17:09

forgot to say peel potatoes first.

Original poster
WonderCod · 09/12/2006 17:09

i love stemaed fish

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ledodgychristmasjumper · 09/12/2006 17:10

I need to eat more fish but cooking it scares me.

ledodgychristmasjumper · 09/12/2006 17:13

Do you just steam it like you steam veg and in the same thing? What fish and for how long for?

SherlockLGJ · 09/12/2006 17:17

Best of British, this will be me in the New Year, the PTA are having a spring ball in April at the Castle.

Original poster
WonderCod · 09/12/2006 18:18

if oyu are scared do cod
you cna do it in a big foil thin int he oven
have a rcipe womshwere hold on

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WonderCod · 09/12/2006 18:19

Ingredients
Serves 4
Prep 10 min
Cook 15 min
600g firm, white fish fillets
Sea salt and pepper
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice wine or dry sherry
1 tsp caster sugar
1 chilli, shredded
2cm knob ginger, shredded
1 garlic clove, crushed or sliced
2 spring onions, finely chopped
Coriander leaves for serving
METHOD: Cut the fish into bite-sized chunks and toss in salt and pepper. Combine the soy, sesame oil, rice wine, sugar, chilli, ginger, garlic and half the spring onions, and toss the fish well. Steam over simmering water for 10 minutes until cooked, turning the fish once. Scatter with coriander and remaining spring onions and serve with the juices, and steamed rice.

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foxinsocks · 09/12/2006 18:20

I have put on 2kg in the last few weeks solely by eating mince pies (well may also be the lashings of brandy cream on top) - so no mince pies would be my tip

how tall are you cod? I must be a similar size to you....

moondog · 09/12/2006 18:21

Go running.
Eat lots of greens.
Substitute Ryvita for bread.
Lay off the booze.
Popcorn,fruit and consomme for snacks.

It will fall off you.

Original poster
WonderCod · 09/12/2006 18:22

i am 5 7

thinnest ever was 9 and a half( weedding) normal to look nice is between 10 an 10.7

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Original poster
WonderCod · 09/12/2006 18:22

yes i knwo all that moony.
dull

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moondog · 09/12/2006 18:23

There was a woman in a slimming magazine I read today who was 5 7,weighed 11 stone 1 and claimed to be a size 10-12.

Eh??

I am 5 8,weigh 10 stone and wear a 12.