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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.

Mumsnet Mamas 2005 Week 1!

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Yorkiegirl · 14/01/2005 19:30

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Evesmama · 21/01/2005 13:35

WOW WWB!!!!
thats fantastic!!!!(are you doing sw?)
what have you been eating to do that? any pearls of wisdom?

Evesmama · 21/01/2005 13:43

pinksofa, sorry you're feeling iffy...try to work out what you can actually control ie house and why ds is so upset(poor mite)and those you cant control, try not to think about them too much. i know, its easy to say, but it will do your head in otherwise and then you'll have something else to be worrying about if you pig out..i know its easier said than done, but i just know how you feel and know how i felt with my face full of food..good luck.

WigWamBam · 21/01/2005 13:46

Evesmama - I think it's just that you usually lose more in the first week on a diet anyway! I've been doing the GI diet - lots of wholemeal bread, pasta, rice, all-bran (yuk has filled me up and stopped me from getting hungry and picky between meals.

Evesmama · 21/01/2005 13:49

never mind that, 7lb is better than great!!!!!you give yourself a big pat on the back

pinksofa · 21/01/2005 15:10

thanks evesmama, not pigged out to date well done wwb, me too on the gi diet - are you following it to the letter? have you given up caffeine, diet drinks? says she sipping her d coke only in desperation mind!

WigWamBam · 21/01/2005 15:56

I don't really do caffeine and diet drinks anyway (although I am treating myself to a Starbucks latte every Saturday!). I'm trying to up my water intake as well but I keep forgetting to drink. I've been following it pretty faithfully otherwise.

miam · 21/01/2005 20:43

WWB wow wow WOW!!!!!!!!!!! Well done - another inspiration to us all! All bran - urgh - you deserve losing all that after eating all bran!

Yorkie - where are the scores on the doors?? I can't remember if I have put on since the last time we weighed.

Yorkiegirl · 21/01/2005 20:52

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miam · 21/01/2005 20:53

Hope it is healthy Yorkie!!!

scaltygirl · 21/01/2005 20:55

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helsi · 21/01/2005 21:31

Fennel,

I got it from Slimming World magazine. The recipe is for curried parsnip soup (serves 6):

1lb 8oz/681g parsnips
2 onions
2 garlic cloves
Fry Light
1 tbsp mild curry powder (or to taste)
1 tsp each of ground cumin, turmeric, coriander & ginger
2 pts/1.136ml chicken stock made with Bovril
salt and pepper
a dash of tabasco and a pinch of cayenne pepper

Dice the parsnips, chop the onions & crush the garlic. Fry the onion in a little Fry Light until softened. Add the garlic & powdered spices and fry for a further 3 minutes adding a little of the stock if the mixture becomes too dry.

Add the parsnips and stock to the pan and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat and simmer gently for approx an hour.

Transfer to soup to a food processor, season well and blend until smooth.

return the soup to the pan, add a dash of tabasco if you like it hot, reheat gently & serve with a pinch of cayenne pepper.

this soup can be made in just the same way using potatoes!!

marj · 21/01/2005 21:55

Well done wwb!! 7lbs is fantastic!!!!!!!

Yorkiegirl, I weigh in tomorrow morning so I will have to put mine in for next weeks I assume. For last Saturday if you need to know, I lost 1.5lbs. Dont know whether you need this or not.

Evesmama, I congratulate you on your chocolate fast! I have so far managed 2 days without picking at any chocolate at all. Pretty good for me considering I can munch my way through several bars in one sitting!

Fingers crossed for my weigh in tomorrow morning!!

Yorkiegirl · 21/01/2005 22:23

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marj · 21/01/2005 22:30

Oh my god! 45lbs of weight off is amazing! Well done to everyone. Its not easy to keep at it, but this gives me inspiration to plod on.

Yorkiegirl · 21/01/2005 22:30

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Yorkiegirl · 21/01/2005 22:33

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mammya · 21/01/2005 22:39

Hi YG, I have emailed you. I take it the first figure is the weight loss for this week, and the second one the total weight loss?

Yorkiegirl · 21/01/2005 22:43

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mammya · 21/01/2005 22:54

I think you'd be forgiven for boasting anyway, with such good results!

Demented · 22/01/2005 10:20

Well done everyone! 45lbs!

For the record my loss is from 1st Jan this year, I did put a few lbs on over Dec but not that many!

miam · 22/01/2005 10:25

Yorkie - have sent another mail to you. I was hoping that you could fill me in!! Have lost track of what I was before, so can't remember if I have lost/gained/stayed the same! Have lost about 32lbs in total I think though...

Loobz · 22/01/2005 11:02

Well done to all of us! Ta for the support ladies

marj · 22/01/2005 12:06

I have been to ww this morning and had my weekly weigh in. I am so pleased as I have lost 2.5lbs!!!

Yorkiegirl I am assuming that this counts for me for next Friday. I think thats right anyway.

Good Luck to everyone. Hope you all have a good weekend!

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