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I am exactly the same, did day three this morning and I am definately acutely aware that my body is there! I'm sure this is something that will subside in the next couple of days! GOOD LUCK! xx

baking tends not to work if you start altering recipes, you have to be so precise to get it right. you would be better off googleing a low cal recipe as if you alter your mum's recipe it isn't going to taste the same anyway :(

having too much sodium makes you retain water. are you eating a lot of processed foods? these tend to be very high in sodium. it's not the end of the world to go over but it's not very healthy but you will still lose weight :)

Courgette Soup Boil courgettes in some chicken stock, whizz up with laughing cow! YUMMY!

apples and water :)

175gskimmed yoghurt half a grapefruit 2 tbsp milled flaxseed takes no time at all, 220 calories :)

http://www.lessbounce.com/acatalog/Shock_Absorber_Run_Sports_Bra.html This is the absolute best sports bra i have ever bought! Well worth it! I have 32F bazooms and this bra meant I could go running properly! Incredible!

WW online is quite like MFP but obviously not free. different things work for different people though hey!? I can't belive that you had your WW subscription paid for by the NHS, I think that is outrageous to be honest! Sorry, things like that really irritate me!

BIG MAC!

You can definately do it! Lots of luck and love and ask for all the support that you need! :)

if you are good, track absolutely everything and are completely honest with yourself you will pretty much always drop. time of the month may be a challenge but other than that you should be fine! good luck and keep up the good work :) xx

British expat living in Dubai :)

Deema, This is a great support network so feel free to add me! I'm just down the road in Dubai and my profile pic was taken in Jordan when I was there last year! Wishing you the best of luck Alice xx

welcome and congratulatons on taking the first steps to the new you! you'll find loads of support and info here! GOOD LUCK xx

from london but living in dubai if that counts :)

do you have a freezer? frozen soya beans are a staple for me :)

Staying and cooking dinner for my husband. It's the Prophet Mohammad's (PBUH) birthday so Dubai has been announced as dry valentine's night and valentines without a cheeky bottle of champagne followed by an even cheekier bottle of red wine just doesn't cut it for me :)

Welcome and good luck! It's a really good site, I have to confess I'm getting a little addicted! :)

kraft philidelphia light - mmm!

marmite crumpets!

that is one of the most disgusting things i have ever heard! i'm so sorry that you have to be subjected to people like this. please don't let it demotivate you, plese try to be strong! you are and amazing person and you shouldn't have to listen to such small minded people! (((((((((((((((((((((( HUGS )))))))))))))))))))))))

OMG you look amazing! Well done and keep at it :)

2 egg whites and 1 yolk into an omlette with mushrooms and peppers :)

I have mountain bread 'pizzas', not quite the same but satisfy my cravings! 1 mountain bread 1 tbsp dolmio light veggties (4 olives, tbsp capers, onion, mushroom, red pepper, asparagus personally!) low fat mozzerella I fry the veggies in some fry light and set aside. place the mountain bread in the frying pan and top with…

It's just my husband and me and I budget to spend AED 600 a week (US$160) and that currently covers us for everything as I'm refusing to eat out until I reach my first mini goal :) I do two main shops a week then top it up (mainly salad and fresh veg) as and when I need to. Good luck all!

In for deffo - had a bit of a staganant week so need some motivation! I'm going to aim for 10lbs in Feb weighing in on Mondays, 4x30mis of exercise a week and 100% days! Fingers crossed and good luck to everyone! :)

HAPPY THURSDAY! I live in Dubai so it's the weekend tomorrow :) Golfing this evening to burn a few calories and trying not to fall off the wagon over the weekend :)

I do a lot of running and have E cup boobs, I've found this ra to be absolutely fantastic! http://www.lessbounce.com/acatalog/Shock_Absorber_Run_Sports_Bra.html

Apparently I made it work - duh! :)

Try measuring yourself at your weigh ins, you should see inch loss the weeks you don't lose actual weight. Try bust (around the fullest part), waist (an inch above your belly button) and hips (around your bum and thighs). It's really good for motivation on the slow weight loss weeks :)