LauraSmyth28 Member

The more water you drink, the more you want. Trust me, I went from drinking no water at all, to 2.5 litres of water a day. I read somewhere on here that your ideal water intake is worked out by halving your weight in lbs, and it's that amount in oz. We don't really use oz here (Ireland) so I converted it to ml and it works…

I was 18 when I got pregnant on my first, 19 when he was born. I was 24 when my second was born. Now I'm 26 with a 7yr old and a 2yr old and I wouldn't change it for the world. I plan on being finished having babies by the time I'm 30 (at the latest!) and then I can enjoy my late 40's when my kids are adults. My parents…

Up until mid-January this year I drank 2 litres of 7up free every day. I switched to water now and I feel so much better. My tummy is less bloated and my skin is better. I can't answer your question on how much is okay to drink a day, sorry. Just wanted to say if I could give it up, anyone can. I was so addicted.

I did L3D1 yesterday, as I missed a week with my sore back. Wow, it's tough! And today I have a sore upper back, not sure exactly what part of the workout strained my back but something did. I just want to finish it now, and get back to pure cardio for a while until I get closer to my goal.

^^^ This I'm currently eating special K with almonds and it's 119 cals for 30g (I don't drink milk). Not bad.

I'd love to try champix but if you have a history of depression you can't. I've had PND twice, so that rules me out. Great to hear so many of you have been successful.

I know weight gain is not as important as being a non smoker, but you are underestimating how vain I am (that's a joke). I need to try convince my fiance to quit too....no way I'll be able to if he's still smoking. I think he's ready too though. Will check out those links posted above, thanks.

I keep seeing posts saying I want to be a size 4 and I'm getting freaked out. Size 4 here (Ireland) is a US size 0. I need to start thinking American. Lol Most shops here don't even carry a size 4, smallest is a 6.

I've tried Allen Carr's books, patches, inhalors...will power, everything! I think the only thing left for me to try is an electric cigarette. Not sure where to buy one but I will google. Thanks everyone. I think I'm ready to finally give up.

I know I won't gain weight directly from quitting, but I know it's harder to stick to a calorie controlled diet when you're craving nicotine and a lot of people can turn to food instead. That's why I was trying to get my diet under control before quitting. Excuses excuses, I just need to do it! Thanks for the reply.

UK size 10 (US size 6). Any smaller doesn't suit me, I've had two kids so my hips would look out of proportion if I was a size 8. Currently a size 12, but there's a huge difference in a size 12 and a 10 imo, a bigger difference than say a 12 and a 14 or an 8 and a 10. Why is that?

I'm so glad to read the replies. I could not NOT eat after 5pm. I'd be in bed at 8pm starving!

5'3.5 (that .5 means a lot to me!) Small framed. SW 168 CW 145 GW 125

Level 2 is way less boring than level 1. And it pushes you harder. I'm almost ready to move onto level 3 now, and I'm scared. Well done on completing level 1 :smile:

Yeah, I must have missed an episode....didn't see Gerard leaving! Out of the final 3 I'd like to see Amy win. Jessie was very immature last night, but she was right to be annoyed about the challenge....she would've beaten Sarah if it was based on weightloss.

Looking forward to this tonight. I'd like Paula to win, but unless she goes and loses a stone this week it won't happen. It'll probably be the annoying Gerard. He has big losses every week. I don't like the biggest man, what's his name? Amy's uncle. Kevin is it? Yeah, don't like him.

The day I went from "overweight" to "normal" on the wii fit I literally did a happy dance. Enjoy the good feeling xx

Hmmm...yeah I know what you mean, it IS exercise but you'd be afraid to eat the cals, I would be too. I always lost less with WW, I hated it. Maybe do WW at the same time as MFP. Count points AND calories? Once you have the little folder from WW you don't really need to go to meetings. Was it points you did with WW or…

So you're eating 1200-1300 regardless of what exercise you do? If so, there's the problem. You need to eat back some (if not all) of your exercise calories. If you're already eating exercise calories, maybe increase your net to 1400 for a little while and see how you get on with it.

DON'T DO IT!! My mother ate 4 a day when pregnant with me, and gained something ridiculous like 4 stone. They were the only thing that didn't make her feel sick. And they don't even taste nice! (maybe I was over exposed to them while in the womb)

When you have to catch puke in your hand. This happened to me yesterday. 7 yr old son got car sick.

I've gone from 168lbs to 145lbs and my belly is exactly the same. Nothing works. I just carry all of my weight there. I've always had skinny arms and legs even at 168lbs. Have you children op? My belly has never been the same since I had my first age 19, and now I have two....well I will never wear a bikini again put it…

I have a dongle too....the signal is strong enough to watch SOME things. It's hit and miss really. Yeah she rightly caught herself out, and it really bugs the crap out of me. My bff said exactly the same thing the day after the first episode aired. I really like the Cork girl with the black hair. She's great. And she gave…

I'm no good at technology either. But can you not watch some shows online anyway? I don't know what the deal is with the new freeview tvs....don't know what channels you get or anything. Sure tv3 show most decent things anyway. The only channel I'd miss is channel 4, and there's channel 4 OD online. Sorted.…

Does it though? Is it 'live' like....as in it's aired the week it's recorded? I prefer Biggest Loser US anyway. The losses on the UK & Ireland one are pitiful in comparison. I like to see people losing 17lbs a week. I also hate Davina. The final of Operation Transformation is tomorrow though Maggie, there's something to…

Grrr stoopid football!! Shameless still on though. That's my Tuesday night happiness.

It's still on the usual channel (TV3) in Ireland though. At least....I think it is.

There's been rumours for YEARS that a certain fast food chain already 'grow' headless chickens. Colonel.....that's the only hint I can really give without breaking forum rules I think.

Thanks! It's more being frustrated at not being able to finish, That's worse than the pain lol.

I'd like to see Paula win and dump Gerard straight away after ;)