MarianneDarroch Member

My August goals 1. Would like to lose 7lbs 2. Log in every day to keep myself committed and accountable 3. Fit into that UK size 8 dress that's hanging in my wardrobe unworn :)

Love the tattoo idea - such a good idea to remind/reward yourself of all your hard work :)

Hey I went to buy the maxitone shakes but after speaking to the assistant she pointed me in the direction of Maximuscle, lean defintion, promax diet one's instead. I generally take one each morning as a meal replacement and then later after work i have a half shake before and after my workout, then generally have dinner…

I checked with my dentist as was worried about potentially damaging the enamel of my teeth. His response was that there was no issue with drinking it once a day as long as I made sure I waited at least an hour before brushing my teeth as that could lead to damage. He also recommended drinking a glass of water afterwards to…

Congratulations, you look amazing. Such a great inspiration! As a fellow 5'4 gal with a similar starting weight and goal weight, it's great to see someone who has achieved it following a realistic eating plan :)

I start every morning with hot water and lemon, I find it quite easy to take first thing particularly if you aren't up to eating yet. I have heard it's also meant to cleanse your body, to be honest I can't confirm this however since I have started taking it I get less colds - thinking all that vitamin c can't be bad!!

It depends if only have eggs in the house I toss the yolks but I try and buy a carton of only egg whites when possible but that can be quite expensive compared with buying eggs in bulk.

Hey I would love to join in -loving this super motivational thread! Am 30, married and have recently dropped 30 pounds with approx 13 to go till I reach my goal weight of 126 (am 5'4). Plan is to review at that point and maybe aim for 122. Have recently lost my diet and exercise mojo after being on holiday but this week am…

I'm from bonnie Scotland. Always happy to accept new friends.

I love Body Attack, Body Pump, Cross Trainer and some Legs, Bums and Tums classes! My go to gym machine is the Cross Trainer!! Actually making me want to work out thinking about it!! :-)

i just hope he gets the help he needs to get his head round his weight loss this time so he can keep it off for good this time. I think sadly when we embark on a healthier lifestyle sometimes we don't address the underlying reasons that made us eat/gain weight in the first place and its all to easy to fall back into bad…

Add in a handful of nuts either throughout the day or before bed, they will keep you from being hungry but won't leave you feeling too full.

I started on Monday after 2 weeks off on an all inclusive holiday to Mexico - pretty much undid all my good work over the past few months!! I was the same, pretty bloated and felt crappy, I have got my diet back in check and am going to hit the gym tonight for first time in 3 weeks - dreading it which am gutted about as…

Count me in, been hovering around the size ten mark for past few months but ready to get out of my 12's :) Feel free to add.

Thanks everyone will check out youtube and jillian michaels I am pretty excited about using it - LOL

Me too 7 to go..... However the closer I get the more I seem to think it's ok to have a cheat day or a few treats!! Still set in a food reward mindset which is what got me here in the first place. But I will stick at it and hopefully in a few weeks will be able to say am at goal weight :-)

Hi there, have just joined/found this group so thought would do the necessary intro's Name: Marianne Age: 30 HW:170 CW: 132 GW:126 Status: Married - no kids just yet Weaknesses - where do I begin, bread, cakes, sweets - all the bad stuff :) Strengths: I work out a lot, at least 6 days a week, the more I do it the more I…

Wow great job you look fantastic

I am the same, have 9lb's to go to reach my goal weight of 126, however they are really making me work for it!! :) Have started to eat back some of my exercise cals and have added in an extra high intensity cardio class each week and have added weights to see if can get out of of my plateau, also considering getting strict…

Anyone got a unicorn I can borrow :)

I do - whilst I know I shouldn't because as a few people have said weight does does fluctuate daily. Am slowly trying to wean myself off my 'habit' and am aiming for once a week twice max :)

I am 5'4 and currently at 134 down from 150, highest weight has been 170 when I was in my final year at University (am an emotional eater!!). My goal when I started was 126 and will review when get a few pounds closer, have noticed a huge difference in my upper body (sadly my boobs have been a major casualty) but my lower…

wow, what a journey. You look awesome.

I can get through anywhere from 4-10 cups of green tea a day, I tend to drink more at the weekends. Hopefully that's not too much.

A bald eagle and a guinea pig :) Really puts in in perspective when you look at it like that.

Wow what an inspiration, you have obviously worked hard and it shows, you look amazing. The difference in your thighs is amazing - any tips as that's one of my stubborn areas?

You look fantastic

I have so many pet peeves, my main one is people who have no awareness of your own personal space and either stand 2 inches in front or beside me during a class when there's plenty of space for us all. Hogging machines, not cleaning then down afterwards, people who treat the gym like a social event and are only there to…

Thanks everyone for your encouraging messages, I will leave it till the end of the week to weigh in again and up my water consumption!!

Wow you look fantastic, great job :)