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  • Wow! You look wonderful - what a transformation. You must have worked so hard - Well done!
  • Hello fellow UK MFP'ers I'm from Leicestershire/Notts border. I've committed to doing this seriously since Jan. this year and have got 2st off so far - have quite a lot more to lose as well. As well as being more proactive with making better food choices, I've also taken up walking - nothing too demanding, but regular and…
  • I have porridge (rolled oats) mixed with skimmed milk and water - microwaved for 1.5 -2 mins. A sprinkle of artificial sweetner (I can live with that it's only a bit!) and a good dollop of probiotic yogurt that has a fruit compote incorporated into it. Keeps me pretty full during the morning. As you seem to have a really…
  • Tesco's website is also showing they stock W.W. high protein wraps at 137 cals each. I might get some and see what they're like.
  • Hi there I realise you've already had a lot of replies and perhaps the whole weight-loss thingie might be feeling a bit overwhelming? I can understand that - you've decided you've had enough of being overweight and want to do something about it. Great - let's go!! Trouble is that can often feel like a lot of pressure to…
  • Hi. Just take it one day at a time. Weight will naturally fluctuate up and down, and being in a Uni environment can be tough - lots of social events and deadlines to meet; all of which can make pizza and beer seem very easy to reach for! Perhaps consider doing some batch cooking yourself of some filling and nutritious…
  • Leicestershire, England
  • I use it in many of my usual recipes - cottage pie, keema curry, spaghetti bolognese. It's quite a bit lower in fat than beef or lamb mince and really delicious.
  • Thank you for replying PAV - and you're right, I would be very pleased with a 521bs loss over the course of a year and I will just have to take my time and work at it (like everyone else!). It's also encouraging to hear that others can go weeks without a loss, VintageFeline - your reply helps a lot. Guess I've just got…
  • Thank you for the replies - both very useful and yes, I'll admit I'm being impatient! VintageFeline, I do log very consistently with a digital weighing scale, but I will check that I'm being very vigilant. Thanks again.
  • Hi - I live in the UK and use a website daily for recipe inspiration - http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/ calorie info is provided for each recipe. Don't know if you will be able to use the link in other countries, but think you would be able to find useful websites wherever you live.
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