CathReese33 Member

OMG, well done. Our start weights and sizes (except the boobs) are nearly identical. Cannot wait to look as good as you do now :smiley:

Hi Nicola I am in England too and use my fit bit and MFP to keep me on track feel free to add me on here and as a friend on fit bit . My user name is CathReese33

amazing progress

I am always happy to accept new friends. I am in the UK, will be 40 next July and log daily with an open diary :-) Cat x

Depending how naughty my cheat meal is (I have one usually every Saturday) I can see an increase in my eight from the Sunday through till Tuesday/Wednesday. By the Wednesday I am then always lower than the previous Wednesday. Weight loss is averaging 1.2lb a week. I am happy with that

I have yo-yo'd in size most of my adult life and so have seen on numerous occasions how I am treated differently according to my weight. The most impact it has is on my professional role. When I am at a good size (uk 12 or below) people give my ideas credibility. My decisions are respected and I am offered better…

I have just found this 4 year old thread helpful - a few Facebook friends of mine have recently started selling it and bombarding Facebook with happy healthy posts... was nice to read peoples thoughts so that I can be educated enough not to get caught... I did herbal life many years ago with great success ( I lost 3 stone…

awesome x

Fantastic commitment and you look amazing x

My thighs are always the last to budge. Have you been measuring? Were your thighs always bigger even before the 25kg loss? If so, you probably have lost a lot from there, but because your body is reducing everywhere, the fat loss is relative.

Great job. x

Amazing, you look stunning x

I read an interesting article about 'reverse dieting' and it could explain why it is so easy too regain the lost weight. I cannot find the original article, but pretty sure a good google search will help.

My weight fluctuates +/- 10lb in water really quickly. Also just before a vacation we can cut calories too low in a mad panic to be bikini ready. Thus when you resume eating normally, that rapid loss can sometime be regained just a quickly (in my personal experience). Just draw a line under it, having enjoyed a lovely…

This is the most inspirational thread on MFP :-)

Amazing progress in such a relatively short time period :-) Gives me hope...

Body goals :-)

That is incredible. Well done x

That is amazing progress. If you had not said your age at the beginning, I would have put you in your 20's based on your body.

Most english pubs do serve salads... so you can easily keep your calories in check - as for breakfasts ask for poached eggs on toast. We have finally caught up and have lots of healthy places to eat. You just need to be mindful and allow yourself treats such as afternoon tea, but just remember there are about 1000 calories…

When you saw your trainer, was your goal fat loss, body recoup or increased strength? That would determine the level of calories they set you. I would also agree with the increase in weight when starting a lifting programme. I don't fully understand why, but believe it is because damaged muscles store water to aid…

I always add some protein powder to my regular oats, as without it I am starved by 10 am

I don't exercise to eat - I exercise to enjoy the bonus of knowing I am burning a few extra calories. That being said, my caloric intake now ranges between 1500 and 1800 calories a day

I hold about 8-10lb of water weight which I can lose and regain in spectacular fashion. However, once that is gone I am lucky to lose 0.4lb a week. I will join you for the 3 month challenge, but will not be dropping my calories below 1500 as I know I will gain any loss straight back after I increase my calories. I am…

You can do this. Good luck xx

well done x

3 years - am the same weight now as when I have started but have lost and gained the same 30-40lb each year. I am desperately trying to break this yo-you cycle :-(

Incredible. x

Wow, thats amazing - well done :-)

my knees... lol I also see a huge change in my face quite quickly