MelanieHodgkiss1962

I agree with you, if you want to lose weight start now not wait til the new year. If you eat something "bad" just add it on and eat a bit less the next day. I'm starting again from TODAY!!

If you have a Rosemary Conley class nearby, that would be the better option. I find the other two clubs diets systems too confusing!

I have a zone family fit mat that connects to the tv, its surprising how much exercise you can do just following the steps doing games and exercises on it. I also put music on and just dance about the house as well! really good for the heart rate.

HEAR HEAR!! The person who posted that should take a long hard look at themselves and their own failings!

Thanks for that great tip!! I usually just keep it wrapped in its packaging but will give this a go.

Very!! Can't go through the day without weighing and measuring everything I eat and drink.

Had it for a while now and I love it!! I think its better than normal aerobics, it really gets you moving.

Well done on losing 10lbs!! I first saw the difference in my face and when clothes began to get looser, after a couple of months and having to buy a few new things. Stick with it cos your doing well.

Salford:- Been on here since Dec2010! I have lost 45lbs and still want to lose at least another 4 stone.

Congratulations! that is a goal worth working hard for. Keep that in your mind and you will reach it, for your perfect day. Add me as a friend if you want.

I'm not calorie counting over christmas as such but will keep my portions to a reasonable size, and that should help. Once the day is over, back to the diet!

If they made me lose weight I could live on 1 - Sausage and mash with gravy 2 - Fish and chips with curry sauce 3 - The whole of CHRISTMAS!!!(Meaning all the food we eat over the holidays!) I love Christmas I would never get tired of a turkey dinner and everything that goes with it!

has to be boots shapers tomato and pasta cup soup, 88 cals and a good filler if you really need to have something!

the-gi-diet.org/lowgifoods is one I came across just recently, hope it helps

Yes they do work if you follow instructions properly, I have used them to kickstart my diet and lost quite a bit in the first few months. As long as you don't exceed the daily dose and exercise as well you should lose weight.

create your own exercise on this site, put in your weight and how long you've exercised for and how many calories(if the equipment has that function) then enter, and you create your own exercise list personal to you!

P.S. Its also easy to clean, damp cloth while still warm and wipe over, job done!!

I have a pannini grill which I use all the time, burgers are done really quick and chicken breasts usually take about 15 - 20 mins depending on size and whether frozen or not. Sausages and bacon come out really crisp, and not at all greasy. whichever you get its well worth it as the fats not in you!

p.s; they are digital scales as well

I have a set of salter scales, which you can use either lbs,sts or kilos. I have mine set on lbs as that is what the site uses and is easier than trying to convert from one to the other!

Well done for taking the courage to join this fantastic site, I hope you achieve your goal. We are all in this together, and having a hobby will help stay off the snacks! I know cos I love crafts as well, its helped me lose 41lbs so far!! Feel free to add me as a friend and supporter if you wish. Good luck in your weight…

Try this website - www.1and1.com they have reasonable yearly rates.

If People are making comments about your weight loss, it usually has a touch of jealousy because you look great. As long as you feel good about the way you look, and are maintaining you weight its other people(especially strangers) who have a problem or an issue of thier own which they can't confront.

Well done on your 50lb loss, I'm sure you'll enjoy all the benefits of this site, I know I do!!

I can go for hours without eating anything while crafting, I need clean hands while handling cardstock and assembling all the elements together. I also love to read and lose myself in the books anyway so nothing else matters!! (sometimes I don't even realise I need a toilet break!)

Whoops, forgot to mention Dexter! Hes so BAAAAAAAAAD!!!!

True Blood and The Vampire Diaries! Just love those fangs!!

Gone too soon, my condolences to his family