SiBarber

I'm English but people in America often assume I'm Australian when I speak to them. I think it's because I'm from London but I don't sound either like Hugh Grant or a Cockney.

Hi, I've attended Slimming World twice in the past and would definitely recommend it. The first time I went I kept it up for about 9 months and lost around 3st (42 lbs), but the huge majority of that was in the first few months. Perhaps more importantly I kept alnost all of the weight off after I stopped going. Some notes…

I can understand that! :o)

I have to ask: Did you ever find the toddler?

I wasn't ignoring the other 2 replies, they came through while I was writing the last comment. You've both more closely addressed the question I was really asking, so thanks. I had not heard of Lyle McDonald until last week but then a friend (who is also on here) told me about that website. I had a quick look at the time…

Thanks for all the quick replies. belgerian - I was really only curious from a biological/physical point of view but you are absolutely correct, from an overall fitness perspective you have to take the psychological aspects into account. I'm certainly guilty in the past of giving myself an occasional treat as a reward that…