New You plan - aiming for 3 stone by Christmas

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I have stalled at this weight for ages and been on a permanent diet / watching what I eat / walking and keeping active. All to little effect. I feel like I need a boost and to give my metabolism a bit of a shock and get the scales moving downwards.

So I have decided to follow the New You plan and just placed my order.

Anybody want to join me on this journey with the aim of keeping motivated and sharing hints, tips and success stories.

@fallenover well done! I am considering weighing next week just to see if I do make the 2 stones mark but then trying to hold off till my 1st 12 weeks are up. I know it will slow down soon and I don't want to be disheartened.
Also quite glad that my refund fortnight will be 7th to 21st December so I will hopefully be back on it over the festive period (although I do plan to blip on Xmas Day)

I made it to my 1st goal ! Lost another amazing 5lbs this week which takes me to 2 stones and 2lbs off in 6 weeks.

@Hippywannabe

I made it to my 1st goal ! Lost another amazing 5lbs this week which takes me to 2 stones and 2lbs off in 6 weeks.

Wow this is amazing!! Well done! I've ordered and I'm about to start too!!

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@Bostonbullsmumma fantastic. Make sure that you join the FB group , it is so supportive on there. Drop me a pm and I will tell you my real name on there!
@nicecheesegromit can I help with any questions that you have? I am practically evangelical about the program because I have found it easy. One of my best friends in real life has just started too.
I just took advantage of the latest offer and when my delivery arrives, I will have enough supplies in till almost the end of January!

@Hippywannabe

I made it to my 1st goal ! Lost another amazing 5lbs this week which takes me to 2 stones and 2lbs off in 6 weeks.

Brilliant news on your weight loss.

I just did an big order too and got the 45% discount, it will keep me going for ages!

@fallenover love a delivery!

@fallenover

3 stone by Christmas would be amazing .... in reality I think it could be 1.5 ... and I would be happy with that.

So today - I hit 1.5 stone off - I am amazed! So glad I found this plan it works for me. Now trying for the next 1.5 stone by Christmas.

Hey all, can I join you all please? I have received my first delivery and plan to start on Monday, feeling really motivated by your posts

Hi @lunacrookshanks Good luck with your journey. I am absolutely loving the plan. Join the FB group if you can, it is so supportive! I am always on there or on here if you pm me! X

@Hippywannabe

Hi *@lunacrookshanks* Good luck with your journey. I am absolutely loving the plan. Join the FB group if you can, it is so supportive! I am always on there or on here if you pm me! X

Hey, thank you, I joined up yesterday and am loving seeing the positive posts! Just have to get the weighing in out of the way on Monday then it's full steam ahead!! X

@lunacrookshanks

Hey all, can I join you all please? I have received my first delivery and plan to start on Monday, feeling really motivated by your posts

Yes - so pleased to have you join. Sign up for the Facebook group. It's very friendly and helpful.

@lunacrookshanks

Also do your measurements and photos! Good Luck. I'm a big fan of jelly to help with the water consumption. Do a search on the Facebook group to find how to make it, (although I cheat and use the Hartley's sugar free powder but on the group you cannot mention alternatives! 🙄

[quote fallenover]@lunacrookshanks

Also do your measurements and photos! Good Luck. I'm a big fan of jelly to help with the water consumption. Do a search on the Facebook group to find how to make it, (although I cheat and use the Hartley's sugar free powder but on the group you cannot mention alternatives! 🙄[/quote]
Ohhh great tip, thank you 😀 was just wondering how I would manage to drink all that water! Have you both stuck at it 100%? Am kicking myself I didn't do this in lockdown, would have been so much easier 🤣

Yes, I have stuck to it 100%, I think that is the 1st time I have ever stuck to a plan totally, I haven't even been tempted to do a weigh night binge!

@lunacrookshanks

I have four packs a day - 2 at lunch time then 2 at supper time. Water - did you ask this question on the group? Somebody asked this morning - here's my answer

Here is my fluid breakdown -
Pineapple boosts - 3 in the morning made with boiling water - I use a large mug so that’s 1 litre done.

Peach drainer When I’ve had all the pineapple boosts I make up a peach drainer which is 1.5 litres which I drink through the rest of the day.
Spiced Ginger tea bags - 2 of those in the large mug (ie 2 drinks)
1 coffee - with milk from the allowance
Jelly - 1/2 litre.

@lunacrookshanks yes 100% but I've had 3 meals out which were pre-planned. I just made sure to not go over the calorie count, made wise choices and adjusted my packs for the day accordingly.

[quote fallenover]@lunacrookshanks

I have four packs a day - 2 at lunch time then 2 at supper time. Water - did you ask this question on the group? Somebody asked this morning - here's my answer

Here is my fluid breakdown -
Pineapple boosts - 3 in the morning made with boiling water - I use a large mug so that’s 1 litre done.

Peach drainer When I’ve had all the pineapple boosts I make up a peach drainer which is 1.5 litres which I drink through the rest of the day.
Spiced Ginger tea bags - 2 of those in the large mug (ie 2 drinks)
1 coffee - with milk from the allowance
Jelly - 1/2 litre. [/quote]
Thank you, that's really helpful!! I saw that post, wasnt but was good timing 🤪
I was planning on doing 4 throughout the day, is it better to do it twice then?

[quote fallenover]@lunacrookshanks yes 100% but I've had 3 meals out which were pre-planned. I just made sure to not go over the calorie count, made wise choices and adjusted my packs for the day accordingly. [/quote]
Ohhh what is the calorie count we are supposed to be on?

@lunacrookshanks

I just found that 2 x 2 works for me. I wax also trying to combine with a bit of fasting / reducing the hours I eat - so first pack about 12.30. Last pack about 7 pm.

@lunacrookshanks - you're meant to have 800-850 calories per day.

[quote fallenover]@lunacrookshanks - you're meant to have 800-850 calories per day. [/quote]
Cool, thank you! I must admit I am struggling a bit with the meals 😬 they seem a bit grainey and I was not even able to eat the sweet and sour noodles. I really want to stick at this but not sure I can stomach the meals- should I stick to soups and shakes?

@lunacrookshanks

I haven't found the meals grainy. Do you whisk up thoroughly? It also helps to add the water and leave the pasta / noodle dishes for 10-20 mins. I saw that on the Facebook group. I also add less water than they recommend for the meals. I tend now to do a search on the meal pack and see what others have made or suggestions on best prep method.

I like the soup, the shakes and the meal bars. But I think you're only supposed to have one meal bar a day.

@Hippywannabe - any advice?

@lunacrookshanks I make the meals up with cold water, whisk them(just a hand whisk) and the microwave for 1 minute, stir then another minute. Then the 3rd minute, I watch like a hawk so it doesn't bubble over and stir about every 10 seconds. I haven't found them grainy.
The sweet noodles one isn't my favourite but it was ok, love the pasta ones.

Forgot to post this week's loss. It was 3lbs so that was 2 stones 5lbs in 7 weeks.