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It's great stuff - far less fat than the real thing and brilliant for making chili, the recipe I make is my boyfriend's favorite meal :) Hope you enjoy it!

Oops - double post :(

There's a Christmas Market in our city at the moment too - so many good smells! Last year I would have been eating the hot caramel hazelnuts and swigging mulled wine with gay abandon ;) If it was me, I'd probably just try to lose the carb element of whatever stall food I bought - burger without the bun and extra salad? Go…

I love having mini goals and rewards along the way - weight loss can feel quite thankless at times, if you're only focused on your ultimate goal weight! Great to have a few mile stones / celebrations along the way. I've set myself a mini goal of weighing 149lbs at the end of 2011. If I can do that, I'm going for a proper…

Regarding your question about exercising during your period - if you're feeling weak, its probably because your iron levels are depleted from the bleeding. It's easy to get a little anemic, leading to feeling weak / breathless / exhausted. Pop an iron supplement (take it with orange juice for max absorption) - and load up…

You have *amazing* cheek bones :)

Personally, I would be lost without Cholula Hot Sauce ;) Can't go wrong with roasted garlic and fresh herbs....

I've read that 3 portions of low fat dairy a day can help promote weight loss (based on trailed tests of two controlled groups etc.) Something to do with the calcium (plus protein keeping you full I guess.) I'd be a little skeptical of the claim it will specifically target belly fat - it would be nice though :)

Don't be disheartened! You've done brilliantly well - everyone starts showing their loss at different stages, and to differing degrees. A few more pounds might make all the difference, and you'll start getting those compliments you deserve! :)

Add me, fellow veggies! Been vegetarian since I was 3 years old (the age at which I figured out what meat was, and freaked out!) I cook largely clean, and almost always from scratch and I'm always very, very happy to share recipes! :)

Thanks so much for going to the trouble of posting this - I was looking for a nice flapjack recipe, as me and my boyfriend are taking a long train journey soon and I wanted to pack some as healthy snacks!

I'm so jealous! I would love a pup to run with but were renting at the moment, just not the right time to get a dog sadly. We do have a very cheeky ferret called Monty, but he has his own ideas about which direction we should be heading when we take him out for walks ;)

I used to get told Mena Suvari or Sophie Dahl all the time (but I was working in a bar - so I put it down to beer goggles / guys after free drinks!)

Do iiiiiiit! I don't have before or after pics but I know it's *really* toned me up - I can do a push up now, and my cardiovascular capacity is a million times better than it was :) I did 30 days straight of L1 and L2 (just joined a gym, so am doing loads of classes there at the moment, but will start a 30 Day cycles of L2…

I find people who see me every day didn't notice so much (because of the gradual change) until I hit 20lbs - now my boyfriend and family comment almost everyday! Friends who I see less frequently were saying nice things after around 14lbs :)

I'm vegetarian (aspiring vegan!) Feel free to add me, always happy to swap recipes, good links etc :D

I've started cycling everywhere and it's doing GREAT things for my thighs (and I'm saving so many bus fares!) Worth a try if you have a bike!

Yup - don't beat yourself up about it :) The way I see it - we're all here to take steps towards eating healthy for life. It would be unrealistic to say we're NEVER going to eat a brownie again! I know I will! It's just balance... If it makes you feel any better, I scarfed down a cupcake and handful of M&Ms yesterday…

Breaks my heart to hear what you went through, I'm truly so sorry. I can't speak from any kind of experience, but I can absolutely see where you're coming from. I can only guess that in the same position, I'd try to turn the whole ugly cycle on its head. Rather than feeling weakened by the terrible things that happened to…

I'm pretty certain that avocado is meant to be great for your skin and hair - eaten, turned into homemade masques, or both :D

I make oatmeal with a twist - I use Spelt flakes instead of oats. I find they keep me fuller longer than oats do for some reason... I mix in some cocoa powder, and if I'm going all out, I'll slice a banana over the top for an extra potassium boost :) Maybe try incorporating some protein to your breakfast to keep you…

Oh, this guy clearly fancied the pants off you! Classic, immature school boy "steal your pencil case, get your attention" behavior. So desperate to get a rise / reaction, sorry you had to deal with such an idiot though :laugh: I'm veggie. I never, ever jump down people's throat with my thoughts / opinions - but if someone…

Yup, I'm veggie and I've done it before :) Stick to lots of low fat yoghurt, quark, egg whites, cottage cheese, Quorn products etc and you'll be fine in the attach phase.

Don't know if it helps, but I've started drinking hemp milk, and I'm liking it so far :) It's a good source of Omega oils for veggies who don't eat fish, *and* it tastes nice! I use it to make porridge / oatmeal etc... As I said, don't know if this is particularly helpful, but it's a good alternative to soya milk if you…

Awesome, hope this helps! I was a little flaky at taking mine too but now I keep my multi-vits at work on my desk, so I see them and remember to take them - you can also set a reminder alarm on your phone :)

I'm having these homemade "Fiesta" burgers for dinner tonight - can't wait! I reckon they'd tempt even the most dedicated omnivore :D http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2011/04/black-bean-fiesta-veggie-burgers-slaw.html

Ohhh I feel your pain! Are you getting enough iron in your diet? I find I have far fewer cravings during my TOTM if I'm keeping an eye on this - a multivit with iron (taken with orange juice for good rates of absorption) can do wonders for keeping cravings down. Our stores can get very depleated each month - cravings are…

Hello :) I'm half way through the Shred, but I'm planning on keeping going throughout August, so I'm more than happy to badger you / be badgered! I'm loving it so far! Feels great to have some structured exercise factored in each day - and I'm already seeing some results. Wearing a horizontal striped, jersey maxi dress…

Yup, I use them for a daily iodine boost :)

I cycle to and from work every day and I've often wondered this - be interested to hear any responses :) As I've felt myself getting fitter and stronger, I generally try to push myself a bit harder (i.e. cycle a little further up the steepest hill, a little faster on the flat stretches etc) so that I'm always feeling it :)