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After two emergancy C-sections and a VBAC I have a HUGE what my Dr calls a Fat Apron. He has said that the skin is so stretched that it will never go back and it will require surgery to remove it, but the chances of getting it done on the NHS are tiny :( So I guess I'll have to learn to live with it. It really upsets me…

It's good to know there is a name for it! I never really understood thinking of any food as "bad" Food fits in to two catagories for me - food I like, and food I don't! I refuse to feel guilty for eating a small amount of something I really enjoy! If it fits in your calories and you want it, eat it! :)

I have tried flavoured green tea, but I still really don't like it :( So are there any real health benefits from it? I'm confused! xxxx

Hi, Thank you all for taking the time to reply to my post! I have found this site to be really helpful and have succesfuly lost weight in the month I've been on here. I was recomended the specific tablets by the manager of the H&B store, who said his wife had used them. I know that there are no short cuts to weight loss -…

*update* I've weighed myself this morning and it's down 6lbs :) It's still up from it's lowest, but It's heading in the right direction xxxx

Challenge accepted! I shall do my best to increase my water as of tomorrow (it's silly o'clock in the morning here, and I'm in bed as I type this!) Please keep in contact with me as I'm really good at doing things for others, but not for myself, so if I know it's helping you too, then I'll definitely keep it up! :D I…

I don't eat sweets, fake or not, or drink fizzy drinks as I dont want the chemicals and hate the taste of "full fat" ones! I am diabetic, so thats another health issue to take on :( Its also another reason I really need to cut down on my carbs. I usually get a good amount of sleep, but it's broken due to having three small…

Glastonbury here! Feel free to add me :happy:

ok, so Ill do my best to up my water intake. Unfortunatly, the scales are ok, as my skinny husband tried them out and they were correct :(

Bugger it :( I've put on weight. I need less bread!

So, even though I've eaten pizza and bread, but been well within my net calories I'm still gaining? Is the only problem really the lack of water? surely if I'm in deficit, I should be losing?

Yes, most days I am loging all my water. I am aware I don't drink enough, but I have mobility issues and my loo is upstairs, so if I drink more, it'll hurt more :( My doctor has offered me tablets that stop your body absorbing fat, but I hate the idea of that and I'd rather learn to do it myself! Would drinking more…

Thank you for your replies, I've been on the recipe forum to ask for more ideas as I am addicted to carbs. But I have been at my calorie goal, and probably over 1000 cals less than I was eating before I joined MFP.

And yes, acording to my scales, I've gained 7lbs in a week!

I've made my diary public, sorry I didn't realise it wasn't! xxxx

Wow! Thank you all so much for your replies! I've been out to the shops today to stpck up on supplies - including quinoa! I cant wait to try your yummy sugestions :love: Keep 'em comming! Onwards and downwards, Emma xx

Bump! cause I still need more ideas!

Thank you xxx

Do you have a recipe link on MFP for these reipies, or would I need to input it all seperately? xxxx

Hi, the chilli sounds good, I've never tried that before. Are beans low calorie then? I love beans! I havent had rice for quite a while, but I've never considered putting anything else with curry or dhal berfore :) I've been vegi for 25 years now, and I love whole food cooking, generally without soya or other meat…

Cool - I'll give it a try xxx

Thank you! what grain do you recommend? I only usually use rice. Any other filling main meal ideas out there?? :happy:

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Hi Becca, I've added you :) look forward to chatting with you xx

feel free to add me! I'm trying to lose around 100lbs xxxx

Thanks!:happy:

Thank you so much guys! Your support means the world to me :) xxxx

Hi, I'm in Somerset. Feel free to add me xxx

Mum of three, I'm 32yo and I have 100lbs left to lose! feel free to add me, Emma xxxx

Hi, Im Emma. I am also looking for support and advice for weightloss with mobility issues. Im 32, and in a wheelchair with very resticted mobility after birth complications. I'd love to chat and share with anyone, especially in the same boat! feel free to add me xxxx