Loosing weight

[amylouise867]

Hey all,

I have some weddings coming up in the summer months and would like to do something now to feel better and more confident for then.

I only want to lose a stone just so clothes fit better etc

I didn't know whether to do a shake diet as I just have no interest what so ever in dieting and following recipes and counting calories.

I know what's good and what's not so good and I know what I love to eat an what I probably shouldn't eat lol

I just want a diet that's easy peasy to follow as I don't have much time on my hands :(

Any advice would be great :) xxx

[shortstuff]

Im doing slimming world and loving it. Fruit n veg and lean meat are all free as is black coffee. All suits me. Ive just been eating too many sweet things lately so my loss has stalled a little.

I would recommend going along to a group and see what you think. You only pay if you want to give it a shot x

[EmmaReed84]

If you don't want to calorie or follow a specific diet you could try a couple of other things that helped me lose weight.

I have massive dinner plates, and quite big side plates, so I started dishing up my dinner on the side plate so I had a smaller portion, but because the plate was smaller, it didn't feel like it was smaller, if that that makes sense.

I also put my cutlerly down between mouthfuls and properly chewed my food, this helps to make you feel fuller quicker. As as all smaller portions I also grazed throughout the day on healthy snacks like fruit and such like. I probably ate about 6 times a day, but very small portions.

I have lost over 2 stone just by doing this (over 1 year), I have also kept it off.

[jadavi]

The 5:2 diet is supposedly quite healthy and very easy. Eat what you like for five days and less than 600 calories for any two days - dont need to be consecutive.1-2 lbs a week off is the norm.
I personally found the slimming world meetings dire but I know they can be effective as can ww

[angeldelight]

I am always on a diet ask anyone here who knows me :laughing:

I started slimming world last week though and I'm really enjoying it and actually feel full ....there is a lot of preparing and planning but once you get your head around it it's worth it and the meals are lovely

My mom is on the 5 2 diet and loves it but it's very restrictive she has lost over a stone in a month

Angel xxx

[PeekABoos]

5:2 is amazing I lost 2 stone in 2 months just before Xmas and its still off now. It re trains your body/mind about food and its the only diet I have ever been able to do and stick too and actually loose weight. Trust me I have tried far too many lol! I didn't find 5:2 restrictive I still had take aways etc I just ate things in moderation because I didn't feel as hungry as before. Xx

[Blueeyedminder]

A good way to lose weight is to start the day with protein not carbs... So avoid things such as toast and cereal and instead have something like 2 boiled eggs... Protein will burn whatever fat you have then throughout the day whilst carbs only store it x

[smurfette]

5:2 is amazing I lost 2 stone in 2 months just before Xmas and its still off now. It re trains your body/mind about food and its the only diet I have ever been able to do and stick too and actually loose weight. Trust me I have tried far too many lol! I didn't find 5:2 restrictive I still had take aways etc I just ate things in moderation because I didn't feel as hungry as before. Xx


What kind of things did you eat on the 2 fast days?

[amylouise867]

A good way to lose weight is to start the day with protein not carbs... So avoid things such as toast and cereal and instead have something like 2 boiled eggs... Protein will burn whatever fat you have then throughout the day whilst carbs only store it x

This is my weakness

I either have toast (2 rounds) or if I'm in a rush I have 4-5 chocolate biscuits dunked in tea :/ I know it's naughty :(
I'm going to try the egg thing. As I'm aware I do eat too many carbs anyway as I have sandwiches for dinner too and then sometimes for tea home made chips/garlic bread and do on. Need to really cut back on them :( x

[jillplum]

I have done my own version of 5 to 2 . Monday to friday I eat just my normal healthy meals and fruit for snacks, no chocolate. biscuits, cakes, wine, crisps etc. Saturday and sunday I eat whatever I want!!! I dont feel deprived cos I only have to wait a few days to have whatever I fancy. I have been doing it since last May and lost one and a half stone. I also swim twice a week. I dont think of it as a diet just a lifestyle choice.

[amylouise867]

If you don't want to calorie or follow a specific diet you could try a couple of other things that helped me lose weight. I have massive dinner plates, and quite big side plates, so I started dishing up my dinner on the side plate so I had a smaller portion, but because the plate was smaller, it didn't feel like it was smaller, if that that makes sense. I also put my cutlerly down between mouthfuls and properly chewed my food, this helps to make you feel fuller quicker. As as all smaller portions I also grazed throughout the day on healthy snacks like fruit and such like. I probably ate about 6 times a day, but very small portions. I have lost over 2 stone just by doing this (over 1 year), I have also kept it off.

I think the smaller plate in particular is a very good suggestion as I do pile our dinners up.
I'm such a fast eater aswel need to slow that down.
I read somewhere aswel that every meal you have leave something on your plate. Even if it's just 1 mouthful.
I was always brought up to not leave waste lol terrible terrible idea as even if I'm full I will make sure food isn't left and thrown away lol.

I'm a size 12-14 but want to go down to more of a 10-12. I'm thinking of starting this diet on Monday. I do food shopping of a Friday too so will give me chance to plan the meals and avoid buying certain foods lol :) xxx

[PeekABoos]

What kind of things did you eat on the 2 fast days?

Our usual meals for fast days was half a weight watchers pizza and some chips with veg or beans/spaghetti. Or new potatoes some kind of low cal meat and vegetables on fast days we played safe I used to save all my 500 cals till evening too because im not a big eater for breakfast and lunch...

[Jenna]

I'm currently on week 2 of the 5:2 diet and like previous posts am no where near as hungry as I was the first day but in general my appetite had shrunk too which is a good thing. My typical day is a weight watchers yoghurt for breakfast I've never been a breakfast person mind. Pitta bread with cottage cheese, slice of chicken and lettuce for lunch, sugar free jelly for afternoon snack then spaghetti on 2 slices if nimble bread toast. If I'm still hungry I have a early night so I don't eat anymore. I feel far better and know on second week am not finding myself hungry on these days. I lost 5lbs the first week.

[tess1981]

Just bought the 5:2 book after reading this :) feel skinny already lol

[maisiemog]

Just bought the 5:2 book after reading this :) feel skinny already lol

I brought it as well and had my first fast day on Monday. I'm doing Monday and Thursdays as they are my busiest days so I won't notice the not eating so much!

My mother in law lost almost 3 stone on it! Fingers crossed it works for me as well!

[AdeleMarie88]

5:2 fast diet!!! I lost 2stone and have kept it all off, still weight the same as I did last October, so I'm chuffed about that. My weight used to fluctuate a lot!! Aside from weight loss, this diet also has lots of long term health benefits. I'm not sure how many of them are 100% true, however, I know how I feel in myself, I feel amazing, and even if some of it is just a placebo affect, I don't care (hope that makes sense) Whatever diet route you go down, you need something to keep you focused!

For me, I liked the fact that I wasnt denying myself foods ever day, it is just two days a week, and then you soon learn what food is beneficial and what's not worth eating! Good luck xx

[Blueeyedminder]

What book is it? Can I have a link please? X

[AdeleMarie88]

What book is it? Can I have a link please? X

Dr Michael Mosley and Mimi Spencer, 5:2 fast diet.

I got a copy from my library. It is a big book, only need to read once. Recipe ideas in there are good though x

[tess1981]

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I bought this one

[Blueeyedminder]

Thanks guys x

[maisiemog]

<img src="http://www.childmindinghelp.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8228"/> I bought this one

That's the one I've got. Downloaded it onto my kindle as it was cheaper that way!

Am already noticing I've eaten less the last two days as my fast day really woke me up to the fact that I'm eating a lot purely for the sake of it!

[AdeleMarie88]

That's the one I've got. Downloaded it onto my kindle as it was cheaper that way! Am already noticing I've eaten less the last two days as my fast day really woke me up to the fact that I'm eating a lot purely for the sake of it!

I also used to get terrible stomach cramps, and bloating, I haven't since I Started this Diet last July!

It also suggests that fasting 1 or 2 days every week, will extend your life...who knows how true this is, but for quite personal reasons this has kept me motivated. I don't think I could recommend this diet enough :) xx

[smurfette]

Have just downloaded thanks!

[The Juggler]

caveman style. It will drop off I promise.

[smurfette]

[QUOTE="The Juggler;1350624"]caveman style. It will drop off I promise.[/QUOTE


Started today the book is great and very motivating., just planning dinner what kind of things did you eat on fast days?

[AdeleMarie88]

I make soups, veggie burgers (minus bread), grilled fish with vegetables, stir fry, bean chilli.

BBC Good Food App is very good for healthy recipes!!

Because my OH doesn't fast, I often found that I would use pretty much all my 500 calories in one meal, so that we could eat the same thing. But what I do now is have a very light breakfast, fruit tea and a banana (100 calories) apple at midday, (25 calories) and then evening meal. To make it more filling for hubby, I just add potatoes, or pasta or some kind of carb. Xx

[tess1981]

On a fast day today. I make a big bowl of salad with lettuce tomatoes cucumber pickled onions and either boiled eggs or tuna. It's about 250 calories depending what I use. I weigh it all and leabe it in fridge if I pick all day still have calories for that night

[smurfette]

Looks like most of us are doing Monday and Thursday that's good encouragement! Have a bit of a headache think I need to eat now lol!

[The Juggler]

if you are doing the lower cal "fast" days eat stuff that will give you energy for longer. heavy on the non refined carbs so potatoes, rice, green veg like brocoli, spinach, or root veggies, fruit/tomatoes and avocados which have good fats to keep you fuller longer.

I take my hat off to you I could never do the fast days :laughing::laughing::laughing:

[maisiemog]

if you are doing the lower cal "fast" days eat stuff that will give you energy for longer. heavy on the non refined carbs so potatoes, rice, green veg like brocoli, spinach, or root veggies, fruit/tomatoes and avocados which have good fats to keep you fuller longer. I take my hat off to you I could never do the fast days :laughing::laughing::laughing:

Today was meant to be a fast day but I got invited out for lunch and it would have been rude to say no! Got a job interview tomorrow and there is no way I can do the hungry so will attempt to fast on Saturday as we won't be doing anything! They are hard I won't deny it! Not pleasant but knowing I can have what i want the next day is a huge motivator!

[The Juggler]

Today was meant to be a fast day but I got invited out for lunch and it would have been rude to say no! Got a job interview tomorrow and there is no way I can do the hungry so will attempt to fast on Saturday as we won't be doing anything! They are hard I won't deny it! Not pleasant but knowing I can have what i want the next day is a huge motivator!

good luck with the interview. if it's not working for you with the fasting give the fatlosscure a try. You can eat absolutely loads of food (just really restricted on refined carbs) but you are NEVER hungry - I promise!

[kaz26]

I do weight watchers and love it :)

[smurfette]

Ok so day one of fasting was a mixed bag., didn't help I just took a notion at lunchtime to begin! I had a bowl of mini max for breakfast which was 261 of my 500 calories in future will try something lower calorie to save some! I had two cups of tea with milk and canderel, and then didn't have any more all day when usually I have 5 or 6, so I think that was why I had the most horrendous headache in the evening., felt sick with it and only just managed to get a low fat chicken caesar salad down me then hit the bed. I didn't sleep well because of headache (was afraid to make myself more sick by taking painkiller on more or less empty stomach) but took some paracetamol at 1am and slept fine then.. Headache gone by morning and voila I have lost a pound since yesterday!! Was going to go for a swim last night but hubby says not a good idea although book says it's good to exercise on an empty stomach as it burns fat rather than what you just ate. Might switch to fast days on Friday my day off so I can exercise in the morning rather than a whole day of fasting

All in all wasn't too bad I didn't feel extraordinarily hungry except before I had dinner , which I had to go and buy and cook so left too long I think,. Didn't have trouble sleeping so it was more or less the headache not the hunger pangs which bothered me.. Hopefully that was caffeine and choosing the wrong food rather than lack of food cos I can't cope with it if that continues! I drank loads so wasn't that!

How's everyone getting on?

[tess1981]

I had 300 calories yesterday. Not on purpose aimed for 500 made up a large bowl salad and picked all day on it drinks loads water and herbal tea. Then had a meeting g for childminders last night and I won the prize for best answer lol which was sweets so politely refused them and the buns and biscuits and tea on offer. Had a herbal tea I stead. Came home knowing I had 200 calories left to eat didn't feel hungry so didn't bother eating

[smurfette]

So I am not sure how this 5:2 diet is meant to work if you can eat what you want other days lol!! I managed to put back on the pound I lost at the weekend.. But it was a total excess
One as we were away and attended a party so a lot of drink was had! I suppose I had only done one day fast and usually would do two..
Second day fasting today, decided not to do Monday as I was tired after late night, also I would often swim Monday and Thursday and I know that they say you can exercise as normal but I wouldn't have energy that time of night after all fasting! Gonna try Tuesday cos it's a busy day for me and hope it will fly by and Friday as I am usually off so can swim first thing

How's everyone this week?

[smurfette]

So I am not sure how this 5:2 diet is meant to work if you can eat what you want other days lol!! I managed to put back on the pound I lost at the weekend.. But it was a total excess One as we were away and attended a party so a lot of drink was had! I suppose I had only done one day fast and usually would do two.. Second day fasting today, decided not to do Monday as I was tired after late night, also I would often swim Monday and Thursday and I know that they say you can exercise as normal but I wouldn't have energy that time of night after all fasting! Gonna try Tuesday cos it's a busy day for me and hope it will fly by and Friday as I am usually off so can swim first thing How's everyone this week?

I take it all back..
Lost 1.8lbs yesterday! Amazing!!

[shortstuff]

I take it all back..
Lost 1.8lbs yesterday! Amazing!!

Well done x you're doing fab x

[AdeleMarie88]

I lost 3lbs since last weds (my weigh day)

Eating habits haven't changed, but I haven't had any alcohol, must make a much bigger difference than I thought! (I have maybe a bottle of wine spread over Friday and Saturday) x

[smurfette]

Well done x you're doing fab x

Thank you!!

[smurfette]

I lost 3lbs since last weds (my weigh day) Eating habits haven't changed, but I haven't had any alcohol, must make a much bigger difference than I thought! (I have maybe a bottle of wine spread over Friday and Saturday) x

Well done that's a lot wow! You are doing something right!!

[amylouise867]

Well I went shopping yesterday and have all the goods in ready for a very healthy week where I am going to cut out all my bread, potatoes and chocolate.

I really struggle with keeping on track though so I'm really trying to get into the mindset.

I purposely haven't brought any cakes, biscuits etc this week.

Fingers crossed I get off to a good start xx

[AdeleMarie88]

Well I went shopping yesterday and have all the goods in ready for a very healthy week where I am going to cut out all my bread, potatoes and chocolate. I really struggle with keeping on track though so I'm really trying to get into the mindset. I purposely haven't brought any cakes, biscuits etc this week. Fingers crossed I get off to a good start xx

Yes bread is my down fall!! I have brought some horrid wheat and gluten free stuff so I am not tempted!

I've taken a real fancy for dried cranberries, they are a good sweet fix! Xx

[smurfette]

Guys anyone get tingling or numbness in arms with this? Felt the other night when I was swimming that my arms were weaker,
Read somewhere after that dieting can kill the muscle so you shouldn't do much cardio when reducing calories (contrary to what we normally hear!) but the numbness and tingling is there sometimes even when not on a fast day.. Is it normal?!

[thinktink]

Hiya,

I've tried a few diets and the only one that worked for me longer term was slimming world, I've been to group then online then back to group as feel I need the encouragement and kick up bum in group :) I'm never hungry can have choc synned as a treat and the kids eat some of my meals too, there are some great recipes diet coke chicken, mushy pea curry, sw kfc. It was a lot easier than the quick results of the Cambridge diet i tried and generally lost av 2lbs week on s.w without the hard work. Oh and body magic helps too. Good luck with whatever method u choose xx

[shortstuff]

Im finding sw is working for me too. Although ive been really naughty from Thursday through to yesterday. I blame needing extra calories for my body to heal after my op lol.

Ive lost a stone in 7/8 weeks and have made a few changes to my cooking. So it should stay off too.

[AdeleMarie88]

Guys anyone get tingling or numbness in arms with this? Felt the other night when I was swimming that my arms were weaker, Read somewhere after that dieting can kill the muscle so you shouldn't do much cardio when reducing calories (contrary to what we normally hear!) but the numbness and tingling is there sometimes even when not on a fast day.. Is it normal?!

Oh gosh, no, I have been on fast diet for about 9months and I have never had any numbness or tingling...in fact quite the opposite, I used to get pins and needles in my feet a lot, and I haven't had it for ages! You can buy from select chemists, 5:2 fast diet vitamin supplement, I don't know if it is actually endorsed by the diet, or whether it's just a vitamin company using that for advertisement, but perhaps you could try that? I don't think you should feel like this as a result of any diet...perhaps pay a visit to pharmacy and ask them? Xx

[smurfette]

So I made 350 calories fish and. Chips tonight,, was quite tasty (obv not as good as fried!) but feel like I haven't eaten yet! Hope they will hit my tummy soon as saved most of my calories for it!!

Thanks for advise adelemarie will take a vitamin supplement and see how we go for a couple of days. Seems to be a deficiency in salt or carbs depending on which site u look at so put plenty on my chips!

[AdeleMarie88]

So I made 350 calories fish and. Chips tonight,, was quite tasty (obv not as good as fried!) but feel like I haven't eaten yet! Hope they will hit my tummy soon as saved most of my calories for it!! Thanks for advise adelemarie will take a vitamin supplement and see how we go for a couple of days. Seems to be a deficiency in salt or carbs depending on which site u look at so put plenty on my chips!

How are you feeling today murphf? Xx

[smurfette]

How are you feeling today murphf? Xx

Better lol! Thanks for asking! Went to bed quite hungry for first time on a fast day and slept badly.,, think it's cos I didn't eat all day maybe I was hungrier than I thought! Was better other days when I had had smoothie or egg earlier.. Trial and error!

How u doing?

[AdeleMarie88]

Good!!

No more weight loss- I think I need to step it up, maybe need to start exercising! Arrgggh x

[smurfette]

[QUOTE="AdeleMarie88;1353894"]Good!! No more weight loss- I think I need to step it up, maybe need to start exercising! Arrgggh x[/QUOT

Ooh no not the dreaded exercise!! Haven't lost this week so far but it's totm so hoping it will show on scales next week!

[smurfette]

Anyone on a fast day today?

[AdeleMarie88]

Hey yes today is my fast day- this morning, fruit tea and a banana, 12pm apple, dinner will be homemade veggie burgers (no bun) xx

[smurfette]

Hey yes today is my fast day- this morning, fruit tea and a banana, 12pm apple, dinner will be homemade veggie burgers (no bun) xx

How did you get on? I just had tea until about 230 had then small bowl of soup and for tea chicken fajitas with veg, had 60 calories left so had just now a banana and am in bed.. Yay I can eat tomorrow! lol! Hope was good for u xx

[AdeleMarie88]

It was fine, I love fasting! May fast again tomorrow as it's my birthday mon and I certainly won't be fasting then! X

[smurfette]

It was fine, I love fasting! May fast again tomorrow as it's my birthday mon and I certainly won't be fasting then! X. You love it.. Really?! Why?

[AdeleMarie88]

Haha yes because my body feels so good afterwards, I don't feel flabby and bloated, and I have lost weight on it and it makes me feel good hahahaha

I also like the thought that it will prolong my life, and all the illnesses and diseases it promises to help protect me against. (Whether these are true are not is debatable-but I feel good, so who cares?) xx

[smurfette]

Here is one for us girls!!

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[maisiemog]

Here is one for us girls!! <img src="http://www.childmindinghelp.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8258"/>

I like this!!!! Made me smile!

[shortstuff]

Here is one for us girls!!

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love that thanks murphf x

[mama2three]

Well after months of never getting going with my 'diet' I finally had a good week last week and lost 5lbs!!
Going away in 10 days for a few days with dh...no kids! ...would like to lose another few pounds before then.
I seem to be living on veg soup and fruit/yoghurt/muesli. but at least it seems to be working...the muffin top on my jeans has shrunk anyway!

[smurfette]

Well after months of never getting going with my 'diet' I finally had a good week last week and lost 5lbs!! Going away in 10 days for a few days with dh...no kids! ...would like to lose another few pounds before then. I seem to be living on veg soup and fruit/yoghurt/muesli. but at least it seems to be working...the muffin top on my jeans has shrunk anyway!

Oh my gosh 5lbs!! You go girl!!

[smurfette]

Well I am back on track., didn't weigh in when I came back from rome after all my lovely pizza and pasta and lots and lots of wine! Skipped one fast day while away and did my two fast days this week. Am down almost a pound from the last weigh in before I went so am happy with that, have undone the damage and still on the way down! My bmi is dropping which is good to see! Really liking this diet (wouldn't have said that last night when I was hungry at 8pm!) but it is doable and am achieving what I want finally so am feeling very encouraged! Have been looking at clothes I could wear when I am down a bit , I am not huge about a 14 but very self conscious of my belly so will look forward to wearing some clothes which are for people with flatter bellies!

[smurfette]

Thank you thank you thank you to whoever suggested the 5:2 diet!! And all those who endorsed it! Have lost another 2lbs this week ,
Am most weeks losing about 2lbs am
Delighted!

[shortstuff]

Thank you thank you thank you to whoever suggested the 5:2 diet!! And all those who endorsed it! Have lost another 2lbs this week ,
Am most weeks losing about 2lbs am
Delighted!

Brill news well done x

[smurfette]

Brill news well done x
Thank you! How are uou doing?

[shortstuff]

Thank you! How are uou doing?

I skipped the weigh in 4 days after surgery cause I ate all the naughty foods galore n have maintained the 2 weeks after as ive continued to be naughty lol. I blame the school hols n being on antibiotics which had to be taken on an empty stomach lol.

Im back on track now n am looking like I should get a 3lb loss this week? Depends on the weekend though as weigh in is monday night :-)

[jadavi]

Wow that was me! Maybe I'd better try it again! I
let a doctor put me off it as I hadn't read the book and she says it was more complicated than I was doing.,so glad it's working for you. I'm having a bit of success with a combo of exercise and not eating after 6pm and a few other things.
I loved the simplicity of the 5:2 although I did find I put back on over the non fast days.

[shortstuff]

well i have to admit i didnt get my 3lb loss lol :panic: i only lost 0.5lb never mind a loss is a loss x

[smurfette]

well i have to admit i didnt get my 3lb loss lol :panic: i only lost 0.5lb never mind a loss is a loss x

Well done.! I seem to have gained a bit this week despite fasting yesterday not sure why. Sometimes I seem to see a bigger loss second fast of the week so fingers crossed for Friday

[shortstuff]

Well done.! I seem to have gained a bit this week despite fasting yesterday not sure why. Sometimes I seem to see a bigger loss second fast of the week so fingers crossed for Friday

Definitely fingers crossed for you.

Im under no illusions for next week. Its my fortieth this friday so will not be following any kind of eating plan. I wull5eat and drink anything I jolly well please and enjoy every single mouthful lol xx

[AdeleMarie88]

Haven't lost any weight for few weeks, I Either need to start having fewer calories during my non fast days, or start exercising!! (Panic)

I'm going to make more of an effort during this beautiful sunshine to start Jogging two or three times a week!

Anyone have any fab veggie recipe ideas? Xx

[jadavi]

I carried a pedometer for a week and as childminders we wall about six miles a day!!

[smurfette]

Definitely fingers crossed for you. Im under no illusions for next week. Its my fortieth this friday so will not be following any kind of eating plan. I wull5eat and drink anything I jolly well please and enjoy every single mouthful lol xx

Down a pound this week it's ok xx

[shortstuff]

Down a pound this week it's ok xx

Its still a lb x well done x