megomerrett Member

I've checked and your stuff is all private, open up your diary and we can maybe see some patterns of where you're tripping up. As others have said, this has to be sustainable or else you'll crash and burn. You say you plan to exercise - have you started yet?

Hi I'm on 1200 and it can be a struggle. I go over sometimes but those days it's like 1400. I've lost 11lb so far and still going. I eat back my exercise calories. Is your diary open? You've got to find a way that fits your life. I like being able to eat a big tea so have a tiny breakfast, small lunch and "normal" tea.…

Meringue. Otherwise I'd just eat the whole egg.

Meringues

Why did you give up milk? I'm all about full fat cow's milk. (Or cow juice as my mum calls it). I switched to almond or soy milk in hot drinks at work for a bit when my boss at the time had a super severe allergy - much easier than risking spilling milk or the cafe staff getting orders mixed. I liked the taste but back to…

I'm no expert but I wouldn't be going down a supplement route. Sounds like you've done an incredible job so far so keep up what you're doing.

You've had some really good replies here. Sorry to hear you've been through an emotional rough ride recently. I too have never experienced the heartbreak diet (I eat when I'm sad), forgetting to eat because I'm too busy (I can eat while I do stuff) or losing weight because of stress (I eat if I'm stressed, oh and one time…

I eat frozen food but not frozen ready meals. I use frozen berries in smoothies, frozen peas, spinach, broccoli etc in meals, I freeze homemade food when I cook large batches so I can defrost and eat another day (bolognaise, Shepherd's pie, curries, chilli etc), meat (especially when it's in the "reduced to clear" section…

This week I had a doughnut, fish and chips, ice cream, chocolate and guess what, I still lost! Magic. I've cut down my breakfast and lunch so I can eat a decent portion at tea time and it works for me. Saying no and cutting stuff out isn't for me. Pizza wise, I have half a supermarket one - you're right, the greasy…

Does "bonking" have a different meaning outside of the UK?!

Hi, I'm an egg fan too. They're so versatile. I like one fried or poached with coriander and a dash of Tabasco. Recently I've just been having a banana but should try harder. Bananas are great too - mashed up with a dash of milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon or sliced on a slice of whole meal with marmite. Smoothies with a…

This week I've had a doughnut, pizza, ice cream... etc. But I've also exercised loads and not gone wild on calories. I'd go mad if I had to cut everything out! Add me.

Just had an egg salad for lunch. Tea will possibly involve tortilla wraps with cheese and whatever meat I can find in the fridge with some peppers and onion.

The gym I used to go to where we lived before here did ladies only sessions which just happened to be when I could get babysitting. There was a woman there who used the treadmill with her handbag still on. I was at my now local gym the day before my youngest was born. It's the only time anyone has ever asked if I was sure…

Only in recipes when required. Why, does it have some new magical properties?

Make a batch of soup - keep it warm in a flask. Made from scratch you can pack with veggies.

I just use either: Olive oil & balsamic Or Olive oil & a squeezed lime That sort of thing

I tend to go for more from scratch than pre packaged with veg. Those porky lights caused a big hoo ha with the Slimming World crowd! Not tried them myself. I do love an occasional yoghurt but I'd go mad having the same one each night! Watch out as well because low fat yoghurts are usually high in sugar. I love a full fat…

It's not food but booze. Drinking, especially on holidays or weekends away really send me off track.

Hi I'm short at 5'1" so on 1200. I eat back my exercise calories. A couple of days a week I can do 1200 but others it's real challenge. I think 1000 would mean saying no to the odd glass of wine or treat that keeps me sane but on track.

I have 3 jobs (one permanent, 2 freelance), 3 kids, 2 dogs, 1 blog and a husband. I'm a school governor and chair of a charity. I find time. The two classes I do are in evenings when my husband is home with the kids and dogs (he's not always home but I've asked that he be home those two nights). Both classes are an hour…

I'm already married but I'm a bridesmaid in October - can that count? . (Got 3 other weddings, 3 hen weekends and 2 holidays in between too.) 30lb overall (well, 2 stone). Lost half a stone (7lb) so far. Add me. Most weeks I'm doing: Pumpfit class Street fit class Dog walking (don't add as extra, just include the steps)…

Working out will help. It's my body shape and consistency I want to change! Plus I find it's better for me mentally - I get the buzz out of exercise rather than the low of denying myself a nightly pint of wine/plate of cheese/vat of chocolate. Listen to @cathipa - she's right.

I'm 5'1" and feel the "we can't eat as much as tall people" pain. A month ago I was over 11 stone. I've lost half a stone. Aiming to get to 9 stone. Long way off. Doing a lot of exercise (for me) which helps mentally, couldn't handle just cutting down food and booze.

Currently trying to lose about the same. I'm 34, office job. First half stone was quick at 2lb a week. It's slowing now. I'm just taking it one step at a time, not sure when I'll get there but know that if I keep it up, I'll be at a better place in just one month, 3 months etc.

Me too. Not that I can be bothered to divide all your weights by 14 so I actually understand what you're on about! I'm 34, 5'1" and was 11 stone 1lb. This week I'm 10 stone 9lb. Ideal world I'd like to reach 9 stone but just taking each meal and exercise class as it comes. (155lb start. 149lb now. 126lb is ultimate goal.…

I ended up doing the sums in my head. Logged a quarter of the whole lot. Thanks for the ever-so-helpful holier-than-thou "if you want to do it properly you should be weighing every iota of food" replies. That approach always makes people think "wow, this person's so helpful albeit in a slightly judgey, passive aggressive…

I considered it but it takes soooo looooong for something I only make once a year! And it's dividing the ingredients into 3 adults & 2 kids or potentially 2 adult & 2 kids (mother in law keeps me on my toes as to whether she needs feeding or not). Ah well, I'll give that a go!

What do you mean by "free food"? Are you on Slimming World or Weight Watchers or something? If "free" means you don't pay for it, I mainly get that from my mum's house. She does huge portions but always loads of vegetables. And love! And homemade. If you're on about low calorie then I guess I've just tried to lower…

Wine.