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To share my brilliant weight loss tip?

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FortunesFave · 19/02/2021 22:59

I was always slim to skinny but after DD 2 I did put on about a stone and a half. Way too much for my frame but it took me ages to lose it as I kept eating crisps because I bloody love them.

Well I stopped taking the bag to the sofa. I put some in a small bowl and make myself sit at the table to eat them.

Then that's that. No more.

Of course it wasn't just crisps but I did eat a LOT of them...a big bag all alone at least 3 times per week because I didn't have time to cook for myself.

Sweets I don't really eat but chocolate I do....so I put a few squares on a saucer and take those to the table too!

Lazily sitting on the sofa and scoffing crisps is no more! I have lost a stone over the past 6 months doing this...yes I've been walking daily too and drinking Kombucha.

OP posts:
WorraLiberty · 20/02/2021 00:58

@Sittingathome

I baked on Monday. I ran 20k. This week and walked 5. I had a zoom chat last night and drank a bottle of fizz.

I have not lost any weight.

What am I doing wrong?

Advertising Zoom

That's wrong

< Scrambles for report button >

SchrodingersImmigrant · 20/02/2021 00:59

And fizz!

Sittingathome · 20/02/2021 01:08

I know. It must have been the Thursday fizz that did it. Saturday fizz doesn't count.

Original poster
FortunesFave · 20/02/2021 01:31

Good grief there are some saddos on here atm! Thanks to those who gave good support and tips though!

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Original poster
FortunesFave · 20/02/2021 01:34

@DenisetheMenace

Yes you are because you’re advertising a product.

Just, no.

Hmm No I'm not. Kombucha isn't a BRAND name...it's just a drink! Saying "kombucha" is like saying "orange juice" or something!
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Nanny2many · 20/02/2021 01:40

brilliant. i often think if i banned myself from eating in bed or on the sofa I would drop my excess weight easily

Emeraldshamrock · 20/02/2021 01:46

It has been proven through many experiments that people who use the portion control plates have a steady weight loss.

Emeraldshamrock · 20/02/2021 01:47

Kombucha isn't a BRAND name...it's just a drink! I thought it was an exercise. Grin

Marinaloves · 20/02/2021 02:18

Kombucha is an MLM brand

RubysArms · 20/02/2021 02:19

isn't it a fermented tea that you can make yourself?

CSIblonde · 20/02/2021 03:00

Tried it before.I just keep going back to the fridge or cupboard. I blame it on being a size 8 for years, while eating crap all day long. Those were the days.

SoEverybodyDance · 20/02/2021 03:11

Google fortune's fave kombucha... see what you find

Fortunesfave is OP

Reinventinganna · 20/02/2021 03:17

Being skinny is great and everything but will it give me wings?

oakleaffy · 20/02/2021 03:19

@70isaLimitNotaTarget

Mine (which works for me but probably not for anyone else)

I cannot abide chocolate lime , even writing the words makes me gag .
So if I want to lay off the choloate , I have a glass of lime cordial instead.
Cannot have the two flavours in my body together ,

Not a fad , but stops me eating chocolate !

Tormentation!

I used to LOVE Chocolate Limes!

Not seen any in years..... Did you have a sickener on them?

I feel the same about Chocolate Eclairs.... Boak. I can feel my gorge rise just thinking about the choux pastry, cream and sweaty chocolate..

Urgh...

picknmix1984 · 20/02/2021 03:19

I tuned in for the incredible tip. I've tried not eating crisps at all. It does sweet f a! However well done if that's all it takes for you.

Sparklingbrook · 20/02/2021 05:05

I too am guilty of taking the whole bag to the sofa, especially Giant Wotsits. Blush. You would only fit about three in a bowl.
It is easy to just sit there mindlessly eating the whole bag though, when there's no need.

As for Kombucha what is the entry level purchase? It's all ££££s. Along the same lines I tried Kefir-bleurgh.

cantbeforeal · 20/02/2021 05:22

Well done op I really wish I could have some self control when it comes to crisps and chocolate but I just love them too much 😭

FoldenHoard · 20/02/2021 06:07

@SoEverybodyDance

Google fortune's fave kombucha... see what you find

Fortunesfave is OP

I found nothing 🤔
Woeismethischristmas · 20/02/2021 06:52

I’ve given up snacking in front of the laptop of an evening and I’m loosing loads of weight, my 10 year old commented randomly on it the other day and he is brutally honest😂. I think all my excess pounds are made of wine, cheese and crisps. I did Paul McKenna’s think yourself thin and my desire to eat rubbish all evening has dwindled away.

Shaiva · 20/02/2021 06:55

@Horehound

Yeah I do that then I go back to the kitchen and fill up the bowl....
Yes Grin
Woeismethischristmas · 20/02/2021 07:29

Losing ffs I’ve been on mumsnet for too long.

AndIquote · 20/02/2021 07:31

Weight loss tip -
That hole is bigger than that hole
(points at mouth then arse).

borntobequiet · 20/02/2021 07:42

I don’t understand why people eat crisps.

SchadenfreudePersonified · 20/02/2021 07:43

@Horehound

Yeah I do that then I go back to the kitchen and fill up the bowl....
But look at all that healthy exercise you are getting, walking to the kitchen, opening the bag, emptying it into the bowl, fastening it again (or maybe an extra walk to the bin?) and walking back to the living room before taking a well-earned rest in front of the TV.
borntobequiet · 20/02/2021 07:44

And I thought Kombucha was the capital of somewhere.