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I dont see the point in pills to lose weight. I always think that if they REALLY worked, why isnt everyone on them, plastered all over the news etc??? I truely believe that the only way to lose weight (and most importantly keep it off long term) is to chance your diet and include more exercise. Boring, but works, and lasts!

Wow- amazing photos!!

Thanks for the help and advice you guys. This morning i had half a piece of toast with PB on it and i am not sure if it was just a fluke, but i felt much better and was able to work harder at the gym (not sure if it was the PB and toast, or just a coinsedence). I Know that half a piece isnt very much, but i hate eating so…

Thanks BrendaLee, knew i could reply on someone on MFP to help me out..i LOVE it here!

So if i have 1 piece of toast at 7.15am (an hour before going to the gym), that would be ok?

No i dont, as i cant stand the taste of them!! Where is your favourite place in the world?

Hey Jax, i'm in greenbank! Wow, small world!

Thanks for all the help you guys! I am going to start running outside as from, next week, twice a week, and then build it up to 4 days a week, plus weights at the gym 4 times a wee too! wish me Luck!

Hi Jax, do you live in Plymouth then? I live in Plymouth, and am also doing the Plymouth Race for Life!!

Thanks for that, i am now going to make sure that i have breakfast everyday!

Thanks for thr replies you guys. I guess the rash is asmall price to pay for getting sweaty and healthy at the gym, so i will drink more water, wear looser jogging bottoms, and try a little powder. I already have the 30 day shread, and the sit ups are great!!

Do you eat a breakfast that will leave you feeling full, and provide you with energy? Like porridge pats, with a small spoonful of PB, as it gives you energy and fills you up. Maybe have a small healthy snack when you get the slump in energy?

I gained 2lbs when i started going to the gym and eating healthy, apparently its fairly common. I think its from gaining muscle. But dont worry or panic, just keep at it!! I have now been going to the gym 4-5 times a week, and eating healthy, for 3 weeks and have lost 5lbs, so dont let weight gain bother you, just carry on…

Thats a fantastic way of thinking about it, thanks for that!

Thanks guys for all your advice, its really helpful. I would love to explain to her about the fact that i am eating healthy etc, she is totally anti skinny/thin people (so she says) and wont even have the word 'diet' mentioned in her house. The last time i went to her place for dinner (a few weeks after i had started my…

Thanks for that! I had heard people mention it before, but just thought it was an american thing, lol!!

Thanks Guys, the reason that i am so worried is because i had a very wobbly week last week, and have only just got back on the wagon, and i'm worried about the effect this 1 meal will have on my weightloss. I guess i can just eat a small amount, and drink lots of water, and be extra good, and work out extra hard for the…

Well done to you, thats fantastic, and an amazing inspiration!

Ooooh, it tasted yummy!! I cut up all the veggies in to big chunks, sprayed low cal oil over them (used fry light oil), and sprinkled loads of mixed herbs over them, then added a few cloves of garlic. roasted them all until nice and brown. The rice: i just boiled it with a veg stock cube dissolved in the water, and peas…

Thanks guys, i have decided to roast all the veggies and have it with prawns and salad (didnt want any carbs, as i have some at lunch time). Cant wait,, it smells lovely!!

Thanks ATXrunner, will skip the curry tonight, and thinking about making a vegetable and rice thing..i'll just chuck it all together and hope for the best i think!

Hi Guys, WOW, i think my arms and legs are about to fall off, they are soooo sore after my 1st day of level one!! But its a good thing, as i know its doing me some good!

Hi Guys, i finally recieved my dvd through the post this morning, and have just watched it. It sounds really full on, but thats great! I love the way Jillian encourages you!! I am planning on doing it this evening and tomorrow!! Wish me luck for my 1st time!

Well, i have only just started exercising in the gym (since Early Jan) and have got to the point where my body is used to the exercise, and i am not getting the same feeling after a workout! So, i am starting our plan tomorrow and am having a personal training session with a personal trainer!! I have also bought the…

Count me in!! I want to lose 8 lbs by the end of feb!

Thanks madmama! i did this today, and definately felt it!!

Thanks for the reply, i have heard good things about this DVD, so am looking forward to giving it a go..if i manage it!!

Hi guys, hope you dont mind me jumping in?? I have just ordered the 30day shread DVD from Ebay. Do i have to do it every day? I go to the gym mon-thurs, so was thinking about doing it only on fri, sat and sun? Also, do i have to get weights? Hope you dont mind me asking?

Thanks for all your help you guys. Cardio- i already use all of the machines at the gym, so i think that i am going to increase the time and the incline on the treadmill and elliptical. Rowing, i am going to do an extra 300 meters, and weights i am going to do more of, as at the moment i only use the thigh weights as i'm…

Thanks madmama I thought it took longer for my body to get used to the exercise..its only been about 3 and a half weeks since i started going 4 times a week.. When you say to change it up, do you mean working out for longer..upping the intensity, or doing something totally different?