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My arms have shrunk!?b
When I started this life change I couldn't buy shirts from my now favourite shop. After a few months I could wear 18 inch neck 36 sleeve. This weekend i'm a 16.5 neck 33 sleeve. My arms are 3 inches shorter :) Have you experienced similar unexpected changes?
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Strange weight loss comments...
Today I visited my old office, first time since September. I was greeted by the receptionist with the question "didn't you used to be Dave Huby?" Quickly followed by "my goodness you've lost weight" Not sure which flattered most. What's the weirdest you have had?
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Bath time NSV double NSV
NSV 1 OK so I'm in the bath and I have no cold bits! My body, yes my WHOLE body is submerged and the overflow pipe isn't in action. NSV 2 I cab see my toes, effortlessly! Next step? ?
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New polo shirt .. and no "x" on the label
I cannot remember the last time I wore a shirt that wasn't xl or bigger. Thrilled!
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Airplane food tray NSV
For the first time in years I could use my own tray without balancing an overhang of fatty stomach over the edge of it! So thrilled my other half actually took a picture. Small thing but makes the difference between comfortable and uncomfortable flight. Oh, and having to pull the Lap belt tighter instead of having it at…
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WOW dessert for a dinner party any other ideas?
We do a lot of entertaining and have been quietly reducing calories on starters and mains quite successfully without any adverse reaction.(and quite a lot of very positive reactions too) Last time we made a lemon crunch dessert which was a major success , every guest wanted the recipe. I Anyway here it is .... But now I…
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marinaded mushrooms - under 50 cal lunch
Marinaded mushrooms 300g pack of baby button or small closed cup mushrooms halved or quartered depending on size 2 finely chopped shallots, 1 clove crushed garlic, good handful fresh herbs (parsley and basil work very well), teaspoon cumin seeds, teaspoon nigella (onion) seeds, teaspoon wholegrain dijon mustard, tablespoon…
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"Fat pants" keep or ditch?
I was doing a major wardrobe clearance at the weekend, building a pile of clothes to give to the local hospice. All the clothes are now too large :smile: I have a dilemma, should I keep one pair of "fat pants" and a corresponding top - for the cliche photographs. Or should I leave that behind? What have you done?
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Wardrobe clearance NSV
Back in early November I was thrilled to be able to wear two virtually new suits that had been languishing in the wardrobe for years. Wore one to my nieces wedding on 17th November thus saving expense. Yesterday we decided that enough was enough and both (now very baggy) suits got donated to the hospice shop. Down from 42…
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December goal achieved
I started this month with one simple goal, enter this month and leave it without weight gain. Achieved with a 6 pound margin!. Love this app, love the control, love the accountability. Thanks everyone. And a happy, healthy New Year.
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Colleague reaction and three potential mfp newbies
Last time I saw my colleague Marianne was after my summer holiday, the holiday that I looked at photos and decided that I needed to get a grip. Anyway she was visiting my office today and just was bowled over with what she saw. 12 weeks or so after start of taking care she just wanted to know what was going on. Told her…
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OMG those trousers fit!
A wardrobe victory. Two wearable pairs of trousers, both a full waist size down, and neither worn for about 6 years. Oh and more significantly....No breathing in to get them fastened. Love the feeling.
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Never thought i would eat duck again.
Dressingham Duck Mini Fillets, Tesco finest range. An onion, splash of lightest soy sauce, 10 sprays of sunflower oil. Flash fry until slightly pink. A load of salad veg and heaven on a plate.
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10% down
First milestone this morning (I know it is not my officail weigh day) but the scales show i have lost 10% of my start weight Very happy - long way to go but counting each milestone along the way. Had to get a new belt, getting into trousers that have been in the wardrobe for a good few years, my suits now fit (and fasten)…
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Relatively new to this
.... And loving it.! Both me and my partner are in this together and now beginning to get noticed. It is so encouraging. :-)
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Relatively new to this
.... And loving it.! Both me and my partner are in this together and now beginning to get noticed. It is so encouraging. :-)
