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Ooh I'm loving the sticker idea!

I sometimes have a piece of crystalised ginger - nice if you can handle the strong ginger taste and is good for the digestive system. I try to avoid chewing too much gum as I've heard it encourages you to swallow air which can result in bloating. Not sure how true this is though.

This thread has made me feel so much better about the Chinese I am going to for a friends birthday in a couple of weeks! :D

I love that programme! Great that it helps keep you motivated - keep up the good work!

Are they digital or mechanical? I have some digital scales that always give different readings even though they are on a flat surface (I weigh myself a few times then go with the average number). Doctors surgeries and hospitals in the UK (I'm not sure where you are) often have scales in the waiting rooms that are pretty…

Call me sad...but I quite like logging at the end of the day as it makes me happy seeing that I've been 'good' and then adding exercise and seeing an even better result! :) I always plan my meals in advance though, particularly on a work day.

Hi Laura Congratulations on the birth of your little one! I'm also 26 and from the UK and have been on MFP for about a week now. Getting loads of support though :) Have added you as a friend :)

Hi, I'm 26, 5'1 and looking to loose 15-20lb so feel free to add me if you like

I've heard that too. Some places say the food digesting in your stomach stops you sleeping well and others contradict it by saying sleeping slows down your digestion so the food will just sit in your stomach. Does anyone know more about this? The point is, if you are going to eat late, surely something like a banana is a…

Happy new year and welcome to MFP! I'm sure you will find plenty of support here to help keep you motivated. Where about's in the world are you?

Do you log your food on MFP? Since I joined I find clicking the finish logging button (or whatever it's called) after my evening meal/snack helps me feel like' right, that's it for the day'. If I still feel the urge to eat something I will normally go have a relaxing bath and then watch a film or read in bed to get away…

Ooh I'm in! My goals are at the bottom of the list below. January Goals abby459 - Run 100 miles in January. Find a 1/2 marathon training plan and actually stick to it!! And for my weight, I guess I would like to be under 135 by the months end!! Corbinam - to complete the 30 day shred (which i started today), to drink very…

Welcome to MFP and good luck on your weight loss journey!

Hi, welcome the MFP medesr. Feel free to add me and we can hopefully help to get each other motivated. Happy new year too :)

Hi Woz. I'm in the UK too so feel free to add me. Happy new year everyone!

Hi, I'm new too and am already finding the majority of people on here really supportive. Good luck reaching yourweight goals in 2012!

I'm in Suffolk *waves to Nick in Bury*

Hi Carrie I'm new to MFP too so thought I'd say hello :) Have you set up your ticker yet? I think it's a good motivational tool for some and am looking forward to seeing mine count down the lb's!

Thank you for your reply Cami, I'm glad your meds are working well for you. I think I will talk to my doctor about nutrition and see if there is any advice he can give me. I did see a nutritionist a few years ago but it cost too much for me to keep going. What do people mean by 'skinny fat' ? I'm starting up Yoga and…

Another shortie here at 5'1 so feel free to add me :)

Hello everyone :) I'm 5'1 and currently weight 120 but would like to get down to a nice round 100.