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Did you track what went into the soup in.the first place? I make a lot of soup with veg leftovers and cheap stuff from the market, but as I make it I weigh and note everything that goes in. I then work out the total calories for the pot. When I batch it up (usually 2 ladles per serving - cup and a half US measures) I…

Teaspoon ground coriander seed Teaspoon ground cumin seed Rub spices into chicken breast cover and leave in fridge for at least an hour (overnight ok too) heat oven to 180 Celsius. Get a frypan nice and hot spray breasts with one can oil (2 sprays on each side) Seal in hot pan 2 minutes each side. Wrap in baking paper,…

Why visit the doctor if you won't follow advice? Bit of n insult to their years of training and dedication. IMHO

The original post was prompted by a "fashion parade" on Sunday. My other half insisted on me trying on the entire wardrobe. Very critically we decided on Keep to wear now Far too big - get rid Keep for a few more weeks - slightly tight. We then, for fun started me in his clothes, and I inherited a load of casual stuff that…

I cook and freeze in portions at home, in the morning I take out dinner to defrost. Portion is controlled, dinner is logged. Lunch is usually a huge 350g bowl if salad (80 caps, a tray of cooked meat (120 cal) , dressed with juice of s lemon, or slices of orange, or a pear. (80 to 100) Again all logged first thing. Then I…

I started here with an aim of losing 52 pounds over a year. I started a spreadsheet with three headings, "realistic target" a straight one pound s week loss. "Get real! target" a straight two pound a week loss. "actual weight" a record of weekly weigh session It serves as a weekly (sometimes daily) boost to see that so far…

The fat pant bonfire party really appeals (closet pyromaniac!) A proper ceremonial pyre. Sounds good to me. Great suggestion!

My jeans have gone from 42 to 36 waist. Suit trousers from 42 to 38. Thinking I may just keep the one pair of jeans and donate the rest. Benefit is that my other half is also losing (36 to 32) so I am inheriting his cast-offs.

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Hi, when my mum was waiting for her hip replacements she went a couple of days a week to seated exercise classes, using weights, resistance bands, stretches etc, it helped to keep her going while walking was very difficult. She was referred to the classes by her GP and the nursing team. May be worth checking with your…

I notice lots of things give nutrition as "cooked according to instructions" which often includes things like added butter, oil, milk etc - hence the additional calories

I couldn't manage recipies, portions, logging without my digital scale. probably the most used item in the kitchen (other than the dishwasher of course!) Seriously worth a minimal investment IMHO PS: I do posess and use a full set of Cup measures so i can use USA recipes (Cosmopolitan brit!)

Curried cauliflower puree Cauliflower cut into florets (i use stalk too) Shallot/small onion Spray oil 1tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tablespoon medium curry powder 500 ml low salt chicken or veg stock 1 tblsp low fat creme fraiche Gently cook onion with about 10 sprays of oil until translucent, add spices,…

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Style, I never thought about style - I was always happy to find something that sort of fitted! Whole new concept is having to thuink about style! LOL

It is really quite simple.... If we invite you to join us for supper, it will be an informal affair of fairly simple food, prepared and served by ourselves, usually a party of no more than 8 guests. If we invite you to dinner you will be expected to dress accordingly (we will of course state whether black or white tie).…

Have a look under the community groups area . There us a "team UK" group, there are hundreds , maybe thousands of us brits quietly lurking and losing. We even use words like "stones" :happy:

Hi, Dave from UK, here. In my mind I was a bear, it took my husband a lot of courage to point out that I had crossed the boundary from bear to chub bordering on the really chubby. Anyway we're doing this journey together, and all I can say is I love the extra benefits! Even the hairy chest looks hairier now the follicles…

Combination of smaller plates, more vegetables, using things like grated carrot, priced cauliflower as bulking agents in mince dishes, I do 50/50 meat and riced cauliflower in Bolognese, chilli etc. Add spices, herbs etc bump up flavour without loads if salt and fat. Cook in bulk, freeze in portions, use the recipe…

Hi, myself and partner are in (well, just outside) Milton Keynes, feel free to add.

Totally unrecognisable! What a change. What an inspiration! Fan bl**dy tastic.

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Not cola, will have lime and soda when at the pub (with beer chaser). Occasional can of full fat Jamaica ginger beer.

I do a lot of batch coooking, every recipe entered here as a recipe, then portioned and calories noted. Then in the morning I get dinner out to defrost and log it immediately along with a planned veg, rice, pasta element. That way I know what I have left for lunch breakfast, snacks (and the controlled portion of booze!)…

For 2 chicken breasts Remove skin and trim if necessary. Cut into bite size chunks Spray with 10 sprays of the one cal olive or sunflower oil spray. Add one tablespoon of ground coriander, one tablespoon of ground cumin, a good grind of black pepper. Get in with your hands and massage everything together. Cover with film…

Mix 50/50 with sieved low fat cottage cheese, half teaspoon of honey and the seeds from 4 cardamom pods, leave in fridge to infusefor half hour and serve over any fruit.

Curried Cauliflower puree pure indulgence but so low cal (i use WW creme fraiche) Celeriac puree with a splash of Worcester sauce. Oven roasted Mediterranean vegetables Coleslaw with minimal low fat mayo Baked, steamed, poached, whole and raw Vegaholic but only when served with a bit of meat. :smile:

My poor hubby didn't even realise he was on the plan for the first four weeks. Now he is into it too. (21 lb down)

Absolutely agree that spouse support is such s huge help. My poor love has lost weight wig minimal choice, I cook and portion control for most meals. We just keep looking at each other and spotting those small changes, one more notch on the belt, bum looking skinny in previously tight jeans. Others see the big changes,…

Seated tummy crunches each hour at work.