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Weight loss chat

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.

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Some ideas if you're trying to lose weight....(or a long post about how I did it!)

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rubyloopy · 19/08/2008 09:57

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swiftyknickers · 19/08/2008 15:19

so ruby-what would you eat on a typical day?
well done BTW-exactly where I want to be

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rubyloopy · 19/08/2008 16:55

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blueskythinker · 19/08/2008 17:16

Thanks Ruby for sharing that - well done. What inspiration. You are where I w.ould like to be

chocolatespiders · 19/08/2008 18:50

WOW good for you i am i wish i could crack the weight loss bit of my life... i think about food all the time and think i am a bit addicted to it and i hate the control it has over me...

I think i will try and write down what i will eat for the day and once i have ate that food that is it no more...

I hate being the size i am

swiftyknickers · 19/08/2008 20:31

welldoneruby - have just started doing slimming world so fingers crossed!

blueskythinker · 19/08/2008 21:33

Chocolatespiders - you may have to name change!

Ruby, can I ask did you still drink alcohol? Also, what is no no flat bread? an you buy it in supermarkets or is it a specialist store thing?

chocolatespiders · 19/08/2008 21:36

think you are right!!!!

i have seen the flat bread it is like a thin cracker.... in black box.. with the other crackers in supermarket > hope this is right!!!

fedda · 19/08/2008 22:46

Could I join you please? I like your ideas about sensible eating and it helped me but my will power is down at the moment and I could do with some help. I'm also on some other threads as well and I've just found you today.

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rubyloopy · 20/08/2008 09:14

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rubyloopy · 20/08/2008 09:18

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fedda · 20/08/2008 11:05

Thank you, rubyloopy. I'm very happy to hear more tips on sensible eating and I don't do dieting apart from when I tried to follow no carbs after 5 PM which really helped me shift almost 7 kg and even when I went back to eating carbs after 5 I still didn't get back to where I was before. Diets often do that to people - once you stop, you are back to where you were if not worse so I'm full of praise for no carbs after 5 although it was hard as DH always has pots or rice with his dinner. I'm not always strong though and I can't have good ice cream (cornish vanilla) in the house without being tempted to have it after dinner. I also like castard creams and some other things which I should avoid to stay away from putting on weight so I need some support. What helps is snacking on fruit or veg, even nuts and having smaller portions of food, no second helpings (when I cook it's almost impossible not to as I spent so much time and effort).

ja9 · 20/08/2008 16:59

rubyloopy that is so fantastic - well done you - what an inspiration. great that you've kept it off - that's the bit i struggle with.

chocolatespiders · 21/08/2008 11:37

hi all

Had a great day eating yesterday

breakfast- cereal

Lunch- 4 tesco danish crispbreads, with humous and cucumber

Tea- 2 slices of ww bread topped with tuna and salad ...

feel great.... if i did it yesterday i can do it again today...

how many flatbreads do you have and what do you have on them ruby?

thanks

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rubyloopy · 22/08/2008 08:31

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chocolatespiders · 22/08/2008 14:29

thats for the book recomendation....

Had another brill day yesterday... i am taking it a day at a time...

found some of the flatbreads in my cupboard.. italian herb ones black and green pack. had some homous on them > very nice....

thanks for the motivation this thread has given me. long way to go though about 4 stone!!!!

blueskythinker · 22/08/2008 21:45

Well done Chocolatespiders. I too, have been inspired by Ruby, and have had 2 really good days.

Ruby - I found the No No flatbreads - yum!

The idea of having 2 squares of choc is great - something to look forward to.

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fedda · 22/08/2008 23:17

ruby, you are a star! You have inspired so many people. It's fantastic to have such sound advice. Thank you!

yaz2 · 23/08/2008 15:59

Well done Ruby. I needed a positive role model about now my waist seem to be getting bigger and my motivation is shrinking rapidly. Anyway have just promised my self to get moving and do some exercise and watch the carbs and drink more water. Thanks again for the boost in motivation.

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rubyloopy · 28/08/2008 17:48

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solo · 28/08/2008 17:56

Congratulations!!! that's brilliant. I need to drop a dress size, so may well follow your pointers. I've already resolved to walk the school runs most days...that'll add up to 20 miles a week. Phew! I must do it though.

Thanks for telling your story.

blueskythinker · 28/08/2008 21:51

Well I have been trying to follow Ruby's advice, and on the whole, I have done pretty well, although I know that I still need to drink more water (and probably keep an eye on the portion sizes). I love the tip of using a smaller plate.

I have fallen in love with flatbreads and pumpkin seed Ryvitas!

We now officially have no biscuits in the house, although I have some 76% dark chocolate lurking in my cupboard .

Tomorrow is one of my work days, and I'm pretty pleased to say that I have my packed lunch ready & waiting in the fridge.

I have lost a kilo this week so far!

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