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GenFo
GenFo Posts: 124 Member
edited November 3 in Social Groups
Hi there. I've just placed my first order and then found this group. It doesn't look like there has been a post for a long time. Is there anybody out there? :smile:
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  • Ishtar72
    Ishtar72 Posts: 6
    Hi GenFo

    I'm out here :happy: I have found that this forum and the one of DC are really, really quiet!!! I think it is shame as I think there are a lot of us DC'ers out there.

    I have just received my 2nd delivery so am happy to let you know how I have got on if you have any questions???

    Good luck :bigsmile: and let me know how you go??
  • GenFo
    GenFo Posts: 124 Member
    Oh good. Hello!

    If you're on the second delivery you must be doing well. I'm almost a week in and I really like it - especially the sweet potato coconut soup. It's really easy and I haven't felt crazy hungry so far.

    Any tips for the new girl?
  • Ishtar72
    Ishtar72 Posts: 6
    I know what you mean about the hunger pangs, although I do know when it's dinner time lol.

    I would advise anybody starting out to use MyFitnessPal but it looks like you've already found that out :tongue: this is a great tool for logging your daily calorie intake, especially with the barcode scanner.

    My best "find" is individually portioned microwave rice with vegetables. It's lower calories than half a pouch of ordinary rice & I'm getting my veggies.

    As this is your first month, did you order a wide selection of food to try everything out? I did this & then used the delivery slip to make comments about the food so I would know what to order next time (I can forget a lot in one month!). I highlighted dishes I loved, crossed through those I didn't like (not many here!) or said that things were ok & would order again. I then used this as a reference when changing my next order as some meals I will eat once a week but some only once a month etc

    Hope this help & let me know how you get on & if you pick up any tips along the way :happy:
  • GenFo
    GenFo Posts: 124 Member
    I haven't seen the rice and veg combos yet. I'll have to look out for that. Thanks for the tip.

    I pretty much ordered one of each and have been scoring them on the delivery slip. I haven't had a cross out yet, but I like some of them a lot and will order more of them for next month. The variety is great. I look forward to every meal...and not just because I'm hungry.
  • GenFo
    GenFo Posts: 124 Member
    I can't seem to find the rice and vegetables you suggested. I tried Sainsburys and Morrisons in the rice sections. Can you tell me where you them?

    Thanks!
  • Ishtar72
    Ishtar72 Posts: 6
    Hiya, Im glad to hear that you havent crossed anything off yet. I got the rice in the frozen section of tesco - they are in a purplish bag & are 4 packs in a bag. They are tesco own brand.

    How much weight have you lost so far on DC??
  • GenFo
    GenFo Posts: 124 Member
    We don't have a Tesco nearby, but I found something similar in the frozen section as Sainsburys. I never would have thought to look there so thank you!

    I lost five pounds the first week and nothing since, but I'm sure I just need to be patient. It could be all sorts of funny reasons.
  • Ishtar72
    Ishtar72 Posts: 6
    I'm glad you found them :happy:

    I seem to be losing 2lbs per week but had one week with nothing then 3lb the next week! We are all different and have ups and downs. Keep with it but if you still have no loss maybe contact DC on their live help & ask for some advice? Maybe you' re eating too much or even not enough!?

    Good luck :bigsmile:
  • jellyit
    jellyit Posts: 2
    Hi! great tip about the rice/veg bags, didn't know about them (link below for any other readers)

    http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=261732984

    I've added to my tesco basket online, a godsend thanks!!
  • Ishtar72
    Ishtar72 Posts: 6
    Hi jellyit :happy:

    Glad to help & I really like them. Let us know if you have any handy hints & tips :bigsmile:
  • mrskeziawallace
    mrskeziawallace Posts: 40
    I joined DC nearly a year ago and have lost over 4 stone since. :)
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  • Ishtar72
    Ishtar72 Posts: 6
    Congratulations & well done!!! I too had approx 4 stone to lose. I am nearly 2 mths in & already just over a stone lighter. I can't believe how easy it is :happy:

    At least you are inspiring us that it is achievable.... Are you still using DC as maintenance and, if so, how does that work? How many calories can you have a day?

    Again, well done you, you must be really proud :bigsmile:
  • mrskeziawallace
    mrskeziawallace Posts: 40
    Congratulations & well done!!! I too had approx 4 stone to lose. I am nearly 2 mths in & already just over a stone lighter. I can't believe how easy it is :happy:

    At least you are inspiring us that it is achievable.... Are you still using DC as maintenance and, if so, how does that work? How many calories can you have a day?

    Again, well done you, you must be really proud :bigsmile:

    Not on diet chef now no, I stopped using it once I hit bmi of 25. I aim for between 1200 and 1600 cals a day and am sort of trying to exercise a bit more!
  • LT128
    LT128 Posts: 6
    Hi everyone :flowerforyou:
    I'm about 11 days into my Diet Chef journey & I'm currently 7.4 pounds down.
    I'd really love to have some Diet Chef friends, so please free to add me!

    x
  • CAPS7777
    CAPS7777 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi Everyone
    Im just starting my second week and have lost 4lb last week. Long long way to go, but the meals are quick and tasty.
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  • mrskeziawallace
    mrskeziawallace Posts: 40
    Well done! keep up the good work!
    Hi Everyone
    Im just starting my second week and have lost 4lb last week. Long long way to go, but the meals are quick and tasty.
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  • KrissyRawrz
    KrissyRawrz Posts: 342 Member
    *Creeps in and waves* I'm here too :P
  • Roz1212
    Roz1212 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi I'm thinking of starting Diet Chef - what do people think of it? I did Jenny Craig (no longer available in the UK) which was excellent but I took my eye off the ball and have put the weight back on over the last 2 years :-(
  • jesssmith292
    jesssmith292 Posts: 1
    Hi Everyone. My first food box arrived today so I am looking forward to starting this tonight. Its great to hear some of the success stories in this thread to motivate me!

    I have never tried to lose weight 'socially' so I hope by having other people to be accountable to and talk to, this will make mine a success story too!
  • Bud_
    Bud_ Posts: 116 Member
    edited September 2015
    Seems very quiet in here (much like DC's own forum :() - Anyway, I'm in with just over 92lbs lost so far after 9 months with DC. Anyone is welcome to add me B)
  • Scoochie1
    Scoochie1 Posts: 121 Member
    I'm starting in a few weeks when I get back from my (all inclusive!) summer holiday. There should be plenty to lose after 2 weeks of open buffet!
  • phillytoast
    phillytoast Posts: 42 Member
    Helllloooo. I have just started and have already lost a load of weight !
  • amywhitbread
    amywhitbread Posts: 14 Member
    Hi, if anyone is still here I am just wondering how people have got on with Diet Chef in the past? I am now into my second week and I am loving it :) haven't weighed myself yet though so I don't know if I have lost anything, but I feel great and love how easy it is :D
  • Bud_
    Bud_ Posts: 116 Member
    edited April 2016
    Hi Amy - I've been with DC for 16 months now and still getting on great. The selections and convenience really suit me so I'm sure I'll be with them for a long time yet. So far I've lost just over 100lbs :) Good luck, sounds like you're going to have great success!
  • amywhitbread
    amywhitbread Posts: 14 Member
    Hi Bud_ :smile: Thank you for your post. That is great to hear, especially as I have just ordered the 12 week plan now as well. I am now on my final week of my first 4 week plan, and I have already lost just over 11 lbs, so I am very optimistic about the results after being on the 12 week plan :smiley: Thank you ! and well done with your 100 lbs loss ! Very inspiring.
  • CrazyCoffeeQueen64
    CrazyCoffeeQueen64 Posts: 12 Member
    is anyone out there admitting to doing diet chef? all forums are incredibly quiet! I am on week one and enjoying the food so far. Am 16 and a half stone and only 5 foot 4; Lost a couple of stone already on my own but needed a boost.
  • Bud_
    Bud_ Posts: 116 Member
    Hi Carolyn :) Sounds like you're doing a great job already - Well done! As mentioned above I'm still using DC and very happy to continue with them. Good luck! B)
  • CrazyCoffeeQueen64
    CrazyCoffeeQueen64 Posts: 12 Member
    thank you for replying! nice to hear from someone else also doing same! really got to stick to this. :smile:
  • jessgdn
    jessgdn Posts: 2 Member
    Hi Carolyn, I'm on my first day of DC! Just found this forum and is very quiet. Our stats are very similar; I'm 16 st 7lbs and 5'1 in height. I'm currently feeligible hungry, but I guess that'll get easier, I hope!
  • amywhitbread
    amywhitbread Posts: 14 Member
    Hi Jess and Carolyn, I have been on DC for the past 3 months now, and just about to start my 4th. I have lost 14.5kg in the 3 months, eating DC and drinking Bootea protein shakes and going to the gym 4-5 times a week. I was very hungry when I first started but now it feels just right, I am consuming around 1200 calories a day, and increase it to 1500 to allow for weekend treats such as alcohol. I absolutely love DC, and until I reach my goal weight, I plan to carry on using it :smiley: Good luck ! :smile:
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