Pidgeywendy Member

If you put the word 'Generic' in first when searching for a meal, it will come up with it. So for example, if you're eating at a friends house or an independent restaurant and had fish pie - just type in 'Generic Fish Pie' and it will offer you portion sizes. There's no need to miss logging or try and make it…

I agree....I've watched the posts recently from the OP (some of which have been pulled by MFP staff) and they clearly promote an unhealthy mind set :-(

lol Yes, it must be doing the rounds again, as someone asked me about it the other day: Friend - 'Have you heard of this three day diet?' Me - 'Yes...that's how I lost over 80lbs' Friend - 'WOW - really??!!!' Me - (walking away) 'Yeah, really....' :explode:

I wonder if it's a form of self preservation? Just in case the size we think/hope we are isn't really the case?

Thank you, that's kind of you :-) Yes, that's what I always did when I was really fat - I automatically picked up the biggest size a shop did. Just hope I'm not going to be like this for ever!

Hello Martine, My sympathies....cravings are very hard to ignore, especially at the start :-( Over the last 18 months, I have done all of these things when cravings hit me: 1) Brush my teeth, floss, mouth wash 2) Manicure your nails and toenails, 5 coats of varnish, spend all evening doing it 3) Ring an friend/family…

Hello, Which country are you in? Here in the UK, I wear a UK16 in the 'fat girl shops' such as Evans and Ann Harvey. However, in the regular shops I am a UK18....but not all right across the board! I really don't think very many people, whatever their size, can claim they are the same clothing size (top and bottom) in…

Everyone is different....yes, I agree with others that weight does indeed drop more quickly at the start - but 55 days in??? That's not really 'the start' in my opinion! You may just lose weight quickly and easily like I do. If I cut down on carbs, and stick to my calorie allowance I lose weight very quickly...I never have…

My thoughts exactly! :wink:

It took me exactly 12 months to drop from a size UK34 to a UK16. That was 7st 7lbs (105lbs). I then had an accident at the end of Spring, and put some weight back on, going back up to a size UK22 :-( Starting weight Feb '12 was 22stone 7lbs (size 34) Dropped to 15st (size 16) by Feb '13 I started back on my weight loss…

I guess it also depends what country people are living in, as dress sizes differ? I live in the UK: 5'2" SW: 315 Jean size UK34 CW: 235 Jean size UK18 (very loose, but not quite a 16!) GW: 125 Jean size UK10

Hello, I was a size 34 when I started and the biggest person wherever I went :-( I always said that I would be happy to be a size 18....and when I reached that, I certainly wasn't happy! I'm currently a size 16, and feel like I now blend in with everyone else size-wise. That could be because I carry a size 16 well, having…

Oh this is good timing...here in the North East a company has just started up selling exactly what you're looking for and they deliver :-) A friend of mine recommended them. I don't think I'm allowed to put websites on here, so can send you a private message if you like?

My goal is to be a comfortable UK size 16...not squeezed in, but wearing easily! I'm wearing a size 18 jeans now, and they're starting to feel a little bit looser.

Hello - just wanted to say that I think you look amazing! HUGE congratulations on your achievement. What an inspiration to me :-)

With respect - once you've reached your goal and stayed there for at least a couple of years.....THEN come back with this question. Maybe your tone may have changed.

Hello and congratulations on your loss :-) Rather than have specific amounts in mind, I plan to do something slightly different when I reach my target. I currently am in weight loss mode, and weigh myself every morning....I need to keep a tight control! Once at target, I'm going to try and wean myself off the daily weigh…

My Christmas Day Goal was to lose 30lbs in 10 weeks :-) I know I'll do it.

Yes, me too - I only add the water to the water intake and log all other fluids within my food diary. I struggle to drink 2 litres of water a day, but find it easier to fill a 2 litre bottle with water and sip from that all day. I also prefer sparkling water, as it feels like something more and I can really make it special…

Yup! Just don't acknowledge them at all - delete all friend requests, unless it's accompanied by a genuine message from someone looking for proper buddy support :-)

The problem isn't the scales - it's you obsessing! That reads as being totally crazy....people do not put weight on overnight like that. The scales fluctuate when we are dehydrated, have eaten salty food, have eaten a large meal, time of the month etc etc. That's why sports professionals tell us to weigh ourselves no more…

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HUGE well done - a fantastic achievement. You look stunning :-)

I did - I lost 65lbs in 6 months following a low carb diet. I basically ate only veg, fruit, fish, lean meat and drank nothing but water. Nothing else. I also trained four times a week for an hour - a mix of gym work, running, power walking. It takes absolute determination and focus. You cheat or do it half assed - you…

You know what drives me mad? Not appreciating my body when I was young! In the 70's and 80's the fashion was to long gypsy skirts, Lady Diana high necked blouses lol So I didn't ever get the chance to show off my body, if you know what I mean? Add that to most young women not having the confidence we have now as mothers in…

Hello, I'm 42 and have two children. I'm 5'2" and was a size 8 until my 20's, then as I got older and settled down, I went up to a size 16. After having the children, I put a lot of weight on. As a result, I am fighting against my flabby belly which is tough for a variety of reasons - my age, my previous weight,…

I started my weight loss journey in February last year, and dropped from a size UK 34 to a UK 16 in 12 months. I hit a blip over this summer and put some weight back on (broken bones, so no exercising as such) and am currently in a UK 18. Expect to be in the 16's by the end of next month, a 14/16 by Christmas and a UK 12…

Thank you - that's very kind :-)

Different shops seem to have their own idea on sizing too don't they? It can be very frustrating, and it's now pretty hard to say 'I'm a size 8 everywhere'. For example, I take a size 18 jeans in M&S and Next 20 in Boden 16 in Evans My waist is 45 inches.....sound big don't I??? But I used to be a UK 34 last…

Loving your attitude girl!