SandraMGP Member

Veggie cottage pie made with Quorn Mince and Sweet Potato topping

Hi, I joined December 2016 because I needed to lose weight but I also had been diagnosed with a fatty liver and needed to improve my diet and change to a low fat one for life I use MFP to kerp a check on the fat I consume each day and also to record my exercise, which I stepped up once I could see the calories I was…

I was diagnosed with fatty liver on 22nd December. I immediately moved my pledge to lose weight starting from 1st Jan 2017 to 23rd December. I dont drink alcohol, well maybe 4 drinks a year so it doesn't really count. I juice carrots, beetroot and apples and half a lemon juice which are good for cleansing the liver, I…

Yayy, 7lbs lost on first weigh in. I need to keep focussed. Now thinking about what I can take or do to help with the Weight loss whilst on holiday in 8 days time. Hope you are all motivated and doing well despite the BH weekend.

Ho Johnbatzer, Well done. I'm in awe. Hopefully I'll be joining you with that weight loss soon. I totally agree, I had three Cadbury Chocolate Eclairs yesterday and didn't think about it, thought they are so little they wont have more than about 10 cals in each - was I shocked to find 33 calories in each one! So no more…

Hi BeaRocknRoll, I'm sorry about your Aunty, it's really hard. I was overweight before we lost dad, I lost a couple of stone and then put most of it back then I gained more when we mum suddenly and I suppose I just comfort ate. But I know my parents would be worried about how much I've put on and I feel so uncomfortable…

I would aim for 2 - 2.5 months.

Well done you for walking around 8K a day. I was driving to work - lazy I know, but when the weather gets bad I take the car and then never stop taking it! Now I'm walking except if I already have arrangements straight from work. I walked today - I'm trying to make it a habit! I only get 30 mins for lunch, so by the time…

Hi ScotsLass, you are doing well, steady loss is the best. Yes, it is daunting to think of it as a whole. I have broken up my loss in my mind, into two lots. At least 2 stone by September as i'm going on holiday again and would like to be slimmer for that one! And the remainder by this time next year, so I'm ready for the…

Slightly over my calories yesterday, i looked up the calorie content of the meal I was having but they didn't mention the rice and mini poppadums which come with my low calorie chickpea curry! Doh! So having less today and walked to work. Already feel better for walking that 15 mins into work. How's everybody else's day…

Oh I think you are allowed chocolate when not feeling well. It really does help - well I thought so. Luckily I don't have that problem anymore - yayyy! And even better that you didn't gain. And you logged it, which is really good. You'll be fine in a few days and raring to go again.

I Pre-log, especially when I'm going out to eat. I meal plan for the week. I pre-log each day and if I have around 100 calories left, then I leave them in case I need a snack. If I've pretty much used my calories allowance I complete my food diary, which in my mind means I can't eat anymore - and I don't. This really keeps…

Hi Mirabelle, same I find it therapeutic and inspiring to have friends on the same journey, no judgements, and really keeps me going. It's something I look forward seeing how everyone is doing. Just refused chocolate - I'm on it!

Hi Callemiramar, yes I believe we have, so we can compare notes. We can do it, I'm feeling pretty determined, though I have two holidays, a christening and wedding in the next ten weeks so it's going to be a challenge!

Hi Mirabelle, yes it's been difficult and still is some days. I am already enjoying the connections and support of like minded people in the same boat as me. I have joined a club years ago and didnt find it supportive, I found it clicky and made me feel more isolated. So that has put me off trying again. I am posting my…

Hi Mumbles, yes, that would be good doing it together, I will update my stats. Tomorrow I have yoga and my meals planned, using slightly less cals as I went over today. Hope that puts me on track. Thank you for your support, maybe we can be fit birds together! Lol. S