sirius951 Member

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  • Hi, I have no discipline and refuse to exercise (traumatised by school phys. ed. :-) ) Just gradually feeling more energetic as weight comes off. So I suppose I'm doing it all wrong but I have lost about a stone in 3 months on here by keeping my food diary on here every day. I'm plateauing now so I've got a bit fed up with…
    in Getting discouraged.. Comment by sirius951 August 2013
  • Hi, I just had a look at your before photo and the difference is incredible. Believe in the pics flower. You look great! Celebrate! Buy yourself something nice or get your nails done or something to say to yourself 'I did great!' Cos 100lb is a heck of an achievement by anybody's standards. It makes me sad to see that…
    in 100 Pound Down and I feel like I have accomplished nothing Comment by sirius951 August 2013
  • My favourite snack - sugar free jelly and low fat low sugar yoghurt that I make myself with an easiyo yoghurt maker with fruit or a sprinkling of muesli as a topping. Feels like really indulgent treat and has stopped me wanting chocolate, biccies etc. :-)
    in How to eat my proper calories without feeling hungry Comment by sirius951 July 2013
  • Too long between meals? Maybe a little snack? Also no idea how reliable this is but a herbalist once told me that most people who come to him with lack of energy expect some fancy concoction but usually just need iron.:bigsmile: x
    in Always so tired Comment by sirius951 July 2013
  • Maybe add a scattering of crispy diced bacon/chopped walnuts and a bit of Philadelphia light on top of hot greens so it melts in a bit. Phwoarr! X:bigsmile:
    in How do I turn leafy greens from "ugh" to "meh"? Comment by sirius951 July 2013
  • I just have 1 sugar (15 cals):drinker: in drinks and add it as a snack in my diary. Tried sweeteners and they're vile! :drinker: :happy: x
    in Splenda Addict/Want to quit Comment by sirius951 July 2013
  • oops - sorry for posting twice :embarassed:
    in Frustrated...ready to give up! Comment by sirius951 July 2013
  • Hi, not scientifically proven or anything but I think that the slower i lose weight the longer I am likely to keep it off afterwards 'cos it means I have made changes small enough to more easily be able to maintain the diet long term and when I want to stop dieting it won't mean the difference is so great I'll blimp out…
    in Frustrated...ready to give up! Comment by sirius951 July 2013
  • Hi, not scientifically proven or anything but I think that the slower i lose weight the longer I am likely to keep it off afterwards 'cos it means I have made changes small enough to more easily be able to maintain the diet long term and when I want to stop dieting it won't mean the difference is so great I'll blimp out…
    in Frustrated...ready to give up! Comment by sirius951 July 2013
  • I find radio 4 or 4 extra (talk radio) playing quietly in the background stops my mind racing and helps with any anxiety or stress and if hubbys away I go to sleep hugging a big pillow or teddy bear or some such. Feel a bit daft but it helps some.
    in can't sleep Comment by sirius951 June 2013
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