Introductions

helenw32

Hi all, I'm Helen. I'm 38 and I've gained weight since moving in with my other half (I suppose I got happy!). I live in Saddleworth and I've joined Slimming World with my sister (baby weight). We've lost consistently so far and I'm finding the plan easy to follow and I'm always satisfied. I do have a question though, is it counter productive to use this site and use SW? It's just that I'm filling in my food diary on here, but then when I complete, it says I'm eating too few calories. Today I was only 29 calories under, but it said that I'm putting my body into starvation mode - I'm losing the weight, but I don't want to suddenly gain because my stomach thinks my throat has been cut!! thanks all

nuttytart72

Hi I'm Tracey from Dunfermline in Scotland. I've been a fan of MFP app on iPhone for a while and whilst that usually worked well, I would still end up returning to old, bad habits when stressed or in pain. Should probably also explain that I have medical problem Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - basically damaged nerves in my right leg so always in pain.

I was generally quite fit and managed the pain through prescribed medication and doing things I enjoyed with my husband, kids and friends. 8 yrs ago I was put on a 'super drug' which really cures the pain, but due to changes in brain chemistry, resulted in a hunger that could not be satisfied. 8 mths on this and 8 stone heavier, the docs discovered what was root cause - had hormone implant about same time so that had to be rules out as cause first - but since then, can't do the things I used to, struggled in a big way with weight loss trying different tools and methods. Managed to lose 1.5 stone myself over couple of yrs, but been fluctuating for last 2 yrs and not really making any progress.

Joined Slimming World at end of May and lost 1st in 5 wks, then had courses & other things going on resulting in putting 1/2 stone back on. At this point, could see SW worked if followed but needed better way to capture syns etc..... with rest of food as had realised part my issue was probably having several Healthy B options as usually didn't write up what I had until end of day.

Having spotted how to amend MFP values to work with SW groups, over the moon and now using this to track what I'm eating etc.... although now looking for a way to capture 'syn' values too as that would be icing on the cake

Pixiemite

Hi Everyone!
I'm 42, married with 2 kids and 2 stepkids. I live in East Devon, but originally from Berksire. I've been attending Slimming World for 4 weeks, I've just started this app. I'm disabled due to a chronic hip problem, so I struggle to do much exercise. Looking to make new friends for support and encouragement.
Best Wishes,
Nicky