General Chat

You don't seriously drink 2 litres of coke a day do you? I reckon if you cut that out that you would loose some weight. Why don't you try Weight Watchers? I joined at the beginning of the year and lost a stone, my Sister is still going and has lost over 2 stone - it's not that difficult either and I'm a really fussy eater. Kaye x

I have lost so much weight in the past (and put it all back on) and lost it (and put it on) I'm sure you get the drift! I've lost so much in the past I shouldn't be here! My latest venture is hypnotism! Bought some CD's by a well known TV hypnotist, and started about 10 weeks ago. Have lost 16lb so far. It's not quick but if it's permanent who cares! I can eat what I want - the only problem is, he has obviously modified my mind not to want the really evil foods, but if I want a take away, I have one. The main features seem to be, Drink water, Eat when hungry, Stop when full, Eat slowly. But it is working, and I'm not on a diet!!!!! Unfortunately I've still got about 2st to go, but I can get into more clothes from the wardrobe. Suex

The Paul McKenna programmes that have just been rrepeated again on Sky were good. He says to Eat when you are hungry, eat what you want, eat consciously and stop when you are full. If you slow the eating down it teaches you to know when you are full, so you eat less. Together with more excercise it does help.

Kat - don't swear at me!! ;o) I might have to cut out my 2 ltrs of full fat coke a day!! and no me not kidding!! xx

Sorry... just read your thread properly....pain free ...lol That won't help then Katx

Cut out all alcohol for a while!!!?????****** Kat (16 and counting?) :))

Diana - I'm the same first thing - cuppa no problem - but I have normally been up about 2 or 3 hours on a work day before I eat....

Just ordered a smoothie maker too as figured its an easier way to eat my 5 a day!! xx

I can do Tea sweets but never tried yoghurt for breakfast, so will buy some and see if I can!! Thanks Christine!! xx

See now there is my issue..... I CAN'T eat when I get up..... I physically GAG, I really do have to wait at least 2 hours before I can put food in my body!! Daddy was exactly the same!! ;o( Sue..... I would say you're about the same size as me sweets so not that much to lose!! I wanna drop a stone Paul as most of it is on my chest!! Maybe I'll just have a reduction and solve the issue!! LOL!! xx

nb, I started this 'always eat breakfast' thing today. Is a sausage sandwich suitable do you think ? lol

wish i had your problems Diana as you know i have quite alot of weight to lose and have tried every diet going but skipping meals is not the answer coz you need regular fuel to get your metabolism going (and vodka isnt fuel lol) apparently little and often is the answer ive lost 3lb since you last saw me by eating 5 small meals a day will let you know how i get on see you soon sue c x

Have quoted from the Telegraph on another thread. Todays second headline - 'on sale today, daily pill that helps to cut weight by 10%. Not read the article, cos i don,t need it, but the pill appears to be called Rimonabant. (Acomplia) Best of luck happy days

figs lol.

OK, so I'm not best placed to comment on this but... you don't eat proper meals or exercise. there's your answer !!! Paul x (ps... you don't really need to lose MUCH, do you ...)

The worst thing you are doing is not eating breakfast. You need to eat first thing to get your metobilism(?) going. When you do not eat your body goes into famine mode, it assumes that food is short so starts to lay down fat store ready for the famine. I always say to my children, you would not expect your car to start in the morning with no fuel so why do you expect your body to ?? Last year I followed you are what you eat diet , but not quite as obsessive as Dr Gillian, I lost a stone in 4 weeks. Buy yourself a juicer best £50 I ever spent! Ang x

EAT BREAKFAST - even if its just one of them cereal bars. Taking in food in the morning is the signal for your body that you're up and about and it can start burning off energy. The longer you go without eating first thing the longer it convinces itself you're still sleeping. I'd be willing to bet that if the ONLY thing ou change about your lifestyle was having something to eat as soon as you get up, then you'd lose weight Z xx

Hiya...I have joined the local gym....i have found the treadmill is the best and fastest way to lose weight...If you dont like gym you an hire them for at home... Butterfly

I always go quite early not many in Diana! Most pools have a ladies only session as well see if you can go then! Davex

Walking is good Diana - and I don't mean strolling round the shops lolol - steady walking at a brisk pace that makes you slightly out of breath :O))