honeybee_kisses Member

It took 2 weeks for me for the scale to move. I'm only 8lb down so far so I don't see a difference but I've been measuring too and have lost half an inch from most places. Several people have asked if I'm losing weight as they noticed my face looks slimmer so that's nice. Just can't wait to see a change when I look in the…

I cook for 5 of us, count calorie total for the entire dish then work out a fifth of that as my portion. I know it's not 100% accurate but I'm losing so it's good enough!

MFP because it's free. You know what needs to be done, don't pay someone to tell you. I know you say you don't fully understand how mfp works but stick around on the forums, read the sticky posts and you'll have your head around it in no time. Also there's no need to feel deprived on weekends just because you don't have…

Congratulations!

I feel like this at that time of the month. I just give in to be honest. I try to limit it to smaller amounts of whatever I fancy and work out a bit more to earn the extra calories but if I go slightly over for 2 days then so be it!

I don't have cheat days but I have a treat every Saturday night, something like a chow mein and a chocolate bar or pizza and ice cream. Last weekend I went out drinking, drank ridiculous amounts of wine and ate pizza AND a huge burger and chips :/ I was dreading getting on the scale but thankfully I didn't gain I just…

If you're eating at the amount mfp set for you then you don't need to burn any of those calories. Anything you do burn on top of that is a bonus. So if mfp has set you 1500 calories then you can eat all of those and when you burn 300 you can eat another 150 (or whatever works for you but most people aim to eat back half…

My other half isn't overweight but I do worry about the effect his food choices will have on his health, he eats lots of greasy fried foods, take aways and the ONLY thing he drinks is sugary coffee. He will go weeks without drinking water, juice or anything else. You can't make someone change though they can only do it…

30

I have 3 children and breast fed 2 of them. I didn't lose any weight but it did make my tummy go down a lot quicker. Your baby is only 3 months old, don't put too much pressure on yourself to be losing weight already. If you're enjoying breast feeding then just enjoy this amazing time which you can never have back, you've…

Literally having a little chuckle to myself right now! Hope I win ;)

I accept all requests, I don't know if they could turn out to be someone I have loads in common with so I'm willing to give anyone a chance. I send requests to people I've seen commenting on the forums who seem to have similar views and attitudes to me or same amount to lose. Also add people who's replies make me laugh :)…

I would have no problems working out on my birthday. I probably won't get chance this year as it's my 30th and I know my sister is taking me out for the day to get our hair and nails done and then I'll be having a night out. But I might try and squeeze in a quick workout in the morning even though I know it won't make a…

I think it's quite funny, I get the humor in your post op ;) I kept everything that didn't fit me for a while then had 2 babies in one year, got disheartened and donated them all lol. Good excuse for shopping once I get to where I want to be though I suppose!

I hate slimming world. I know some people have a lot of success but I personally think it doesn't teach any good habits needed for sustainable weight loss. The fact that pasta, rice, sugary yogurts, packaged foods and even some ready meals are 'free' food is awful, now I'm counting calories I can't believe how much I was…

Happy Mother's Day! We've spent the day at my mother in laws, lots of family, everyone had to bring a cake...I had 2 slices and then a few other bits such as tasters from the cheese board, piece of quiche etc and had no idea how much I ate so I just quick added 1000 calories. Probably way off lol but I accept there will be…

If I know I'm likely to go over on a certain day then I'll plan for it or work out hard that day to 'earn' the calories. Well, I usually do this but nobody's perfect so sometimes I just go over and have to deal with it! Other times (like tomorrow, Mother's Day in the U.K.) I just accept its going to happen and it's just…

As others have mentioned, save some calories for an evening snack. I struggle so much with snacking after the kids are in bed so I always save for a bit of chocolate or a slice of toast etc. other than that all you can do is distract yourself. Work out, get lost in a good book, come on these forums for a chat, take a long…

It's the same as losing weight at any other time, just lower your calories. I know it's hard finding time to work out when you have a baby but you don't need to do that if you're not up to it at the moment/can't find the time. As long as you're in a deficit calorie wise you'll do just fine

Probably because the 930 was a glitch. It should never have been lower than 1200 in the first place

I was genuinely shocked by the amount of calories in a lot of cocktails. Either steer clear of them completely and stick to something like vodka or gin with a diet mixer or just forget logging them, have one night where you don't think about it and then get straight back to it (once the hangover passes obviously ;) ) have…

This. I'm in a similar situation to you and stuck to the 1200 calories for a few weeks but surprise surprise I cracked and ate way over calories for a few days last week. I've changed my goal to lose 1.5lb a week and I feel that's much more maintainable. See how you go but remember, it's not a race. I'm the most impatient…

David guetta what I did for love and maroon 5 doin' dirt. I always blast them out at the beginning of a workout, they never fail to get me energised

Look through the groups for 'strive for progress not perfection' and request to join. We are a small group who were all looking for some support and it's really friendly, everyone Spurs each other on :)

I agree the sodium in tinned chilli might be a problem. I wouldn't have thought its carbs but some people swear by cutting down. Try making your own chilli or better still cooking a few other meals that you like as you say you're having the same thing every day. Are you taking medication for your illness? Sometimes weight…

I was thinking the same about the cereal. I don't bother with it anymore as 30g is less than my toddlers would eat! And any more than that is usually too many calories

It doesn't matter what you're eating but how much. Are you weighing EVERYTHING and logging it correctly? And in what time frame have you gained half a stone?

I second this!

I plan. I always eat the same breakfast so that's pre logged and I have a family meal plan for dinners a week in advance so each morning I work out the calories in my portion and pre log it. Then I work my lunch around whatever's left while being careful to save some calories for an evening snack. I don't eat back exercise…

Mountains of spaghetti with lots of cheese on top