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Excellent! Weekends are my big current issue. I don't drink much but probably even one drink is enough to make me relax my rules. I have also got out of the habit of logging at the weekend. Am going to start by planning the entire weekend on Fridays (as far as possible - and it is probably much more possible than I…

Thanks for all the lovely responses! Have added you all :)

Thanks both! I've made an exception for you Canwehugnow ;)

Walking/running everywhere. My kids' school is nearly 3 miles away. Whenever possible I drive them there, leave the car, walk/run home, and do the same in reverse in the afternoon. When they were younger I used to dash out the door for a run as soon as my husband or anyone who could look after them for half an hour stepped…

Hi, feel free to add me, I'm a 43-year-old mum of 2.

Great tips everyone -- thanks so much.

Good point and I don't find it as addictive as Nutella, thanks

You sound like the evil voice inside my head :devil: I can't do the saving-money thing on treats - I just eat what's there. That's why I've ended up on MFP! :wink: Please please this is a multipack-free zone, guys!!!

Oh I see!! Mm, I'm not sure the side effects take hold fast enough ... And awareness of consequences to come is no obstacle to bingeing either for me :embarassed:

Wow, I'll be looking out for that one!!!

Thanks all, lots more lovely suggestions - keep them coming (but please, save multipack suggestions for a different thread!). I adore dark chocolate and am just as capable of bingeing on it as I am on milk chocolate. Thanks Graelwyn, I know that's really well meant. I've worked on the issue extensively (with professional…

Haha if feeling full stopped my binges I wouldn't need to be here! :ohwell:

Ooh I didn't know you could get little portions of Nutella. My daughter has to hide our jar in her bedroom for me :)

Yep as I said, we have the ice cream but not the candy. They sound great! Multipacks though I'm guessing - I need to buy things one by one!

Thanks all! A lot of these tips though are for multipacks which are my downfall - I have to buy things one by one :) All much appreciated however

Thanks both. Can't find Skinny Cow candy here, sadly - just the ice cream. Maybe the chocolate will follow. No Kashi either :( Nakd cocoa bars are 131 cals so not bad thanks melanie - I'll add them to my list. Will def try the Alpro yogurt, that sounds really good.

Thanks all. Luckily my motivation is high right now so I navigated the cinema ok. I stopped at the corner shop on the way, bought a teeny bag of M&Ms instead of a whopping cinema-size one, and counted that in. Next week the main challenge will be a few days at my parents' house, where comfort food and family stress (+…

I'm a 28. A few months ago I would've been much worse, but I've also been better. I feel like I'm on the verge of sliding into more extreme behaviour again, and need to pull myself back. I think talking to my husband helped last time. When things get secret, that's when they get bad for me.

Here's the EMERGENCY list I have saved in my phone: 1. avoid looking at/thinking about/smelling trigger foods 2. step away from the food - leave the room 3. alternatives: tea, cocoa, gum 4. l-glutamine (1000-2000mg, every couple of hours as necessary - supposedly helps cravings) 5. brush teeth 6. relax: read, meditate 7.…

baileysmom4 they look great! Unfortunately only available in US format DVDs at present - let's hope they do UK/Europe format soon!

Thanks for all the additional replies. McWooey, I have a few 10 minute solution DVDs that I haven't used for ages. I was under the impression that they were a bit easier than Jillian Michaels. Should I give them another go?

I'll be following this with interest ...

Thanks all!

What jdhoward said.

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Thanks Joy! Unfortunately Body Revolution doesn't seem to be available in the UK at the moment but I'll look out for it. Thanks also khall86790 - had a look at Blogilates, looks like a good workout but the presentation style is not my cup of tea I'm afraid! I also need a DVD I can order from the UK. Hoping there may be…

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That sounds good although I do like the short workouts ...

Thanks all, they look like good options. I'd rather use a DVD than online videos so if anyone has any further suggestions I'll be very grateful - thanks again.

41 here! Ladies of a similar age, feel free to add me :)