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neveradullmoment99 · 23/07/2019 12:17

Here we go girls :)

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Huffthepuff · 09/08/2019 11:15

Thanks Never. A teaspoon of Parmesan?! Jesus this is why I'm so bad at this. I thought cheese was fair game if I cut out the carbs. I may be mixing up my diets. I guess you've got to be ruthless if you're setting 800 as a limit.

Don't be down about your weigh in Never. It's just a number and not even a high one. We can see from your photos that you look slim and gorgeous. I think it's only useful to weigh yourself to gauge how you are doing and what needs to be done. I'm terrible for having a good day when I don't feel bloated or an outfit looks good and I just chuck all thoughts of healthy eating out the window. A week later the same outfit looks shit and I feel so rubbish.

You can tell that your clothes are looser which must be so motivating 💪

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neveradullmoment99 · 09/08/2019 11:22

Well you can add more. If I was eating normally, I would just throw it on ha ha ha… but I try to keep breakfast at 200 and lunch 200-250 or so and that means I can leave the rest for the evening which is around 400 cals left or so. I am not picky if I go over it by around 30 or so on the odd day as it balances.
Thanks for your comments. People say I never look my weight but ive put it on my boobs and middle [thank you menopause] so its just a case of slowly getting there and not obsessing about my weight. Its so true what you said about the dress being nice on day and shit the other!!

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Laska2Meryls · 09/08/2019 11:58

I am more than you never!! 12st ! although people say I dont look it and i dont really feel that heavy.. but I am .. Sad

My best weight is 10st 7 , which is not that slim, butif I lose much less and I look bony and have no bum at all.. ..

It may be too early to celebrate , but I may have one or two tonight.. I actually think we are there at last (I am expecting more abuse though, possibly a final bomb of nastiness chucked my way .). But if it does happen it will enough that I can give both my DS and DSD good house deposits and my 3 DGCs a little bit in the bank ( which is really all I wanted it for ) ,

BUT we are not quite there yet!! tries not to count non existent chickens

Laska2Meryls · 09/08/2019 11:59

I use Myfitnesspal to log calories , it also allows you to calorie count your own recipes and keep them which I have found really useful

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neveradullmoment99 · 09/08/2019 12:02

Yes, ive used it before and it was great but I started on this app and I couldn't be bothered to lose it all so I said what the hell. It has all my recipes too which Is handy!

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Huffthepuff · 09/08/2019 12:41

Fingers crossed Laska 😘

Yes weight is a very subjective thing. It's all down to build and frame. We all know what looks/feels right on us

Huffthepuff · 09/08/2019 20:30

Right. Kitchen is closed. Made it through the first day of 800 calories. Had a filling dinner of salmon steaks with asparagus which means I won't spend the evening hungry. Will try and do some batch cooking over the weekend so I have something to eat during the week. I eat a lot of veggie stews so I'll make up a big load.

I am so impressed that you have all been doing this for 3 weeks! 💪

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neveradullmoment99 · 09/08/2019 20:35

Well I haven't eaten too much today again. I had a coffee then skipped lunch and had a delicious chicken and mushroom curry and bulgar wheat. Then a very rare and special treat as anything sweet has not crossed my lips for 3wks but indulged in 3 lindt chocolates with a coffee and then had a yoghurt. Finished today on only 480 calories which is ridiculous but not been feeling great so that's why.
Well done @Huffthepuff. If you plan the meals is so much easier. You are so slim though!!! You look great in all your photos. You cant have much to lose?

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neveradullmoment99 · 09/08/2019 20:38

Its strange as I thought I would feel so deprived but actually most days I feel fine and not really hungry. Only the odd occasion that I really have felt in need of more food. I reckon you need to add more protein when you feel like as just eating veg doesn't cut it when you are not eating that many carbs.

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neveradullmoment99 · 09/08/2019 20:39

@Laska2Meryls my best weight has been 10 stone 3

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Huffthepuff · 09/08/2019 21:06

I take pictures from flattering angles! I've got a proper muffin top that didn't used to be there and my size 12 denim shorts refuse to fit. I don't have much to lose. 10 lbs would be great. I just want my clothes to fit again

Huffthepuff · 09/08/2019 21:07

Sorry to hear you're not feeling well @neveradullmoment99 what do you think it is?

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neveradullmoment99 · 09/08/2019 21:31

I think its a little bug. It should pass quite quickly. Hoping to be back to normal tomorrow :) Thanks for asking.

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neveradullmoment99 · 09/08/2019 21:31

@huff, I know what you mean about clothes fitting!

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Laska2Meryls · 10/08/2019 08:30

Huff Yes to camera angles..! I always thought you look like a size 10 or 8..
10 lbs should be easily doable..
(and would be for me if i actually ditched the wine) Hmm

never last time I was 10st3 i felt really slim ( thta was about 6years sgo from the Fast diet though.. Proper 3 days a week fasting on 500 cals and no booze for several moths. I just dont seem to have the will power for that at the moment.. but i think if i chuck in at least 0ne day at 500 into my week ( surely can do that ) it would help

Huffthepuff · 10/08/2019 11:16

Have been starving all morning and quite shaky. Am just tucking into a tuna salad for lunch (early lunch 😂)
Have been reading the fast800 thread on here and feeling inspired by everyone's progress.

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Huffthepuff · 10/08/2019 11:17

Are you feeling any better today @neveradullmoment99 ?

Laska2Meryls · 10/08/2019 11:29

toast for breakfast!! (that wasnt so good) but it will be fish and salad for dinner..
its blowing an absolute hooley here!

Huffthepuff · 10/08/2019 11:31

It's nuts isn't it? I bet it's even worse where you are Laska! We're 10 miles inland here and it's still very gusty

Laska2Meryls · 10/08/2019 11:32

Huff the Fast 800 recipe book is really good for ideas (the sesame salmon and broccoli is a definite recommend ) make sure you get the Claire Bailey one though. (its the 'official diet' and it has all the diet info in also

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neveradullmoment99 · 10/08/2019 11:33

I got up about 8am sun splitting the sky! No wing. It was AWFUL yesterday!
Feeling better today @Huffthepuff thank goodness. Thanks for asking. I SO want toast! 😧

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Laska2Meryls · 10/08/2019 11:33

yes we are on the far west tip of the island, so we always get everything! its sunny here though ..

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neveradullmoment99 · 10/08/2019 11:34

Would it be bad to have it? I miss it somedays. No breakfast for me this morning. Didnt feel hungry. Starting too though...

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Laska2Meryls · 10/08/2019 11:35

dont never toast is bad .(although the clothes are good!) .I will never lose weight if I carry on like this

Laska2Meryls · 10/08/2019 11:38

actually yes have it , youve been ill and a little will be ok, and possibly settle your stomach a bit ..

DH makes his own bread (so tempting) today wholemeal/white sourdough with caraway.. I just couldnt resist .. (but i did only have it with butter and marmite )