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I'm in. Have had great success with this before. Plan is to keep it simple, no grains, sugar, root veg or fruit other than berries. Starting today x

I use fresh, cut the florets off the stem and rinse. Then let them drain well. A quick blitz in the food processor, being careful not to get carried away, I prefer it a bit chunky. Then a minute in the microwave. Much easier than cooking actual rice, which I always used to make a mess of. Never even thought of freezing…

So far so good. I am adding in another aim, no milk or cream in my tea and coffee. Hoping this will help get some weight off and keep my blood glucose levels down (diabetic)

Ok, I am in. * No weighing myself until 1st March. * Strength training 3 times a week. * Keep the carbs under 75 gms per day. * Continue walking 5K a day. Good luck everyone. Try not to F up!!

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Challenge SW: 230.0 Challenge GW: 210.0 Jan 1 (Week 1): 230.0 Jan 9 (Week 2) 230.0 Jan 16 (Week 3) 229.0

15 minutes each day for me.

Hi, My name seemed to have disappeared, so have added it at the bottom again. Hope that is OK?

Challenge SW: 230.0 Challenge GW: 210.0 Jan 1 (Week 1): 230.0 Jan 9 (Week 2) 230.0 A pretty poor STS for me!

My extra 15 mins done for the day.

Count me in, will start taking the dog for an extra 15 min walk each day.

Late start as I have had trouble with my computer. Challenge SW: 230 Challenge GW: 210 01/02 (Week 01): 230 01/09 (Week 02): 01/16 (Week 03): 01/23 (Week 04): 01/30 (Week 05): 02/06 (Week 06): 02/13 (Week 07): 02/20 (Week 08): 02/27 (Week 09): 03/05 (Week 10): 03/12 (Week 11): 03/19 (Week 12): 03/26 (Week 13): 04/01…

My plan is to keep my calories under 1800 and my carbs below 150 gms. This has worked really well before, so fingers crossed. I will continue dancing 3 times a week, but add in Body Pump, Spin and Swimming. I am waiting for my gym to open after a refurbishment, so need to check the new timetable to see how many sessions I…

My name is Helen. Current weight is 227 as I have put on a few pounds over Christmas. Did really well with weight loss and exercise in 2014 and was beginning to feel fit and healthy, then it all began to slip and 2015 saw me put most of the weight back on. My main goal is to get healthy. I am 56 Years old and on the road…

I am in. Am away over new year so will start on 3rd Jan if that's ok. Feeling determined.

Didn't do photos or measurements. My main aim is to get back into the clothes I was wearing 2 years ago. Then I was 19 lb lighter, but it looked a lot more because I was regularly doing pump, boxercise and spin. Really think that exercise is the key for me.

Its so hard when you are tired after work isn't it. I love my dance classes so I force myself to go and always feel better afterwards, just wish I was as motivated to get to the gym!

A good day so far. Turned down cake in work. Just off to dancing, so an hours exercise today.

Oops, I thought we were starting tomorrow (Monday) Just realised it is the 27th. Oh well, have eaten clean today, but no exercise.

Hi, I am Helen. My plan is the go swimming 4 times a week in the morning, dancing twice a week and body pump twice a week. I have quite a bit to lose, but ideally would like to drop a pound a week, so 12 before Christmas

Thanks. I will get myself back to the gym this week to ease myself into it. See you back here on the 27th!

First swim in 2 weeks for me as I have been having a flare up of an old shoulder injury and decided to rest it. 30 min swim, lost track of distance. Some pain during the swim but not feeling too bad now, will see how it is in the morning.

Northwest Uk, sun shining today but it is definitely feeling a bit cooler. Love Autumn so don't mind at all.

Ok, I'm in. Planning to simplify Sept by: * Not weighing myself for the month - eek!!! * Simplifying my diet by eating the same breakfast (omelette) and lunch (salad) each day. * Simplify my exercise by following a set programme (fitness blender on YouTube)

Could you have developed a stomach ulcer. These can be a common side effect of NSAIDS and could cause the pain you have been experiencing. If it were me I would cut out the Ibrufen and the spicy foods for a while to see if it helped. It might not be a popular thing to say here, but I would also cut back on the BPC. In my…

Glad to see this on the blog. Don't understand the hostile comments ... If you don't agree with something you just have to ignore it.

My MIL is type 2 diabetic who has recently started on insulin in addition to oral meds. I told her about how low carb could help, only to be shot down with "the nurse told me I had to eat bread, pasta and rice." Until the medical profession catches up we are fighting a losing battle.

Love this idea. It would be a real challenge for me to step away from the scales.

3 days of walking whilst on holiday, not sure of how many steps but my feet are killing me!!! Off track with my woe whilst away and have managed to gain 5lb!!! Hoping it is water weight and will go as quickly as it came.

Mine is partly due to being 'a woman of a certain age'. Giving up caffeine has helped a bit. I am a teacher too, LauraRae and the children are always asking me why my face is red!!