i always think that there's no point completely depriving yourself of foods you love, as you'll end up bingeing on them in weak moments (that's what i do anyway!)cucumber salads are all well and good, but on those days where you know you're going to cave, at least choose a lower calorie/fat option. i'm presuming you're not from the UK as we call it crisps over here, but what i eat when I literally can't say no, are walkers baked crisps which are only 98 calories and 2g fat. don't know if they're available where you are, but there's always different versions of these products ;)

well done girl! keep it up x

@alexressi on the subject of feedback, maybe you've considered this already, but i think it would really help to have an option on the diary where you could enter fat content as well as calorie content, as this is also something people want to keep an eye on when changing their eating habits. cheers :)

Hi everyone, im feeling really motivated - been stuck indoors writing my dissertation but for once in my life i haven't been using that as an excuse to pig out! Just thought i'd share some good snacks that are low in calories, if, like me, you need a sweet/savoury fix! I honestly don't understand how some people can completely cut them out and crunch on a stick of cucumber instead - that's just not me! so 1) hartley's fruit jellies. i've been buying these from tesco, look out for the ones that are specifically low in calories - only 6 cal a pot! really good for when you're dying for something sweet but might have overdone/reached your calorie intake already. 2) walkers baked crisps which you can buy in multi-packs. I LOVE CRISPS! so these are better than the more fattening packets, and are still really tasty at around 98 cals 3) again for a salty fix, dairylea dunkers (breadsticks & soft cheese) are something like 110 calories a pot. 4) for a chocolate craving, i've been having two chocolate rich tea biscuits (rather than going for a massive chocolate bar) with a cup of coffee (skimmed milk & sweetener thank you) which are only 65 cals each, 130 for two. not bad, huh?

doll, i think you need to start by loving yourself a bit more! a size 10/12 is totally normal, and not a size that any sane person would 'wince' at seeing. that bit's all in your head im sure. obviously you know your own problem areas, but you're probably blowing them out of proportion - it sounds like a case of just toning up, rather than depriving yourself loads. being totally miserable on a diet is no good! on the nights that your flatmates eat and have fun, grab a small bag of low cal popcorn or something. you're just gonna feel worse if you keep avoiding them.

what an idiot! don't spend your time worrying about what this mindless human being thinks - he's small and insignificant, and if it makes him feel better to talk about someone in that way then he's probably not all that himself! we all spend far too much time worrying about what other people think, but when it comes down to it: who cares? be happy in yourself, you've done amazing to get this far, and the more weight you lose, the more smug you'll feel! x

i'm the third day in, it's not too bad - i think i'm gonna do it for a week or so because i need to shift some pounds, fast! anyone else?

wow 60 pounds, i would love to lose that - well done! just out of interest, how long did it take you to lose it?

@strawberyblond7 yay, that definitely sounds like a plan. 10 pounds in 5 weeks is definitely doable, im aiming for more as i've got loads to lose so gonna have to step up the exercise! i know, you find yourself envying anyone and everyone! i'm used to wearing my big old swing coat as a comfort blanket, so the transition to not wearing it is PAINFUL (still wore it out today!) "not normal looking" - cheers boyfriend haha. they can't be as bad as you're imagining though! if i ever get out of my opaque tights, fake tan & nude shoes go a long way in disgusing wobbly legs

@strawberyblond7 yay, that definitely sounds like a plan. 10 pounds in 5 weeks is definitely doable, im aiming for more as i've got loads to lose so gonna have to step up the exercise! i know, you find yourself envying anyone and everyone! i'm used to wearing my big old swing coat as a comfort blanket, so the transition to not wearing it is PAINFUL (still wore it out today!) "not normal looking" cheers boyfriend haha. they can't be as bad as you're imagining though! if i ever get out of my opaque tights, fake tan & nude shoes go a long way in disgusing wobbly legs reply

@73rach yeah exactly, im going to keep envisioning that holiday - just need to book it now and it'll feel more real! good call on weightwatchers cookies - whenever i deprive myself of foods i crave, i just end up bingeing on them, so im learning that its better to treat yourself (sensibly!) i keep craving crisps so i bought a multi-pack of walkers ready salted baked crisps, only 98 calories. but then i defeated the object by having two packs woops! they're too good.

@strawberyblond7 yay, that definitely sounds like a plan. 10 pounds in 5 weeks is definitely doable, im aiming for more as i've got loads to lose so gonna have to step up the exercise! i know, you find yourself envying anyone and everyone! i'm used to wearing my big old swing coat as a comfort blanket, so the transition to not wearing it is PAINFUL (still wore it out today!) "not normal looking" cheers boyfriend haha. they can't be as bad as you're imagining though! if i ever get out of my opaque tights, fake tan & nude shoes go a long way in disgusing wobbly legs

@73rach @73rach yeah exactly, im going to keep envisioning that holiday - just need to book it now and it'll feel more real! good call on weightwatchers cookies - whenever i deprive myself of foods i crave, i just end up bingeing on them, so im learning that its better to treat yourself (sensibly!) walkers baked crisps mmmm

@73rach yeah exactly, im going to keep envisioning that holiday - just need to book it now and it'll feel more real! good call on weightwatchers cookies - whenever i deprive myself of foods i crave, i just end up bingeing on them, so im learning that its better to treat yourself (sensibly!) walkers baked crisps mmmm

@strawberrryblonde yay, that definitely sounds like a plan. 10 pounds in 5 weeks is definitely doable, im aiming for more as i've got loads to lose so gonna have to step up the exercise! i know, you find yourself envying anyone and everyone! i'm used to wearing my big old swing coat as a comfort blanket, so the transition to not wearing it is PAINFUL (still wore it out today!) "not normal looking" cheers boyfriend haha. they can't be as bad as you're imagining though! if i ever get out of my opaque tights, fake tan & nude shoes go a long way in disgusing wobbly legs!

bad breath kills huh, who knew...

;)

bad breath kills

hi everyone, ugh it was going so well...for about a week! that seems to be the maximum amount of time i ever last when i try to change my eating habits! the second i fall off the wagon, i fall hard and eat anything in sight! so ive been fluctuating between this half stone that i lost i.e. putting on a few pounds, losing a few pounds etc. i really want to get 'on it' again, as me and the boyfriend are planning to take a beach holiday as soon as ive finished my dissertation - the dates he's taken off work are like 5 weeks away, argh panic! anyway, i havent been using this site as much as i could, so please add me as a friend as it would be ace to have some people to band around for moral support! x

hi everyone, ugh it was going so well...for about a week! that seems to be the maximum amount of time i ever last when i try to change my eating habits! the second i fall off the wagon, i fall hard and eat anything in sight! so ive been fluctuating between this half stone that i lost i.e. putting on a few pounds, losing a few pounds etc. i really want to get 'on it' again, as me and the boyfriend are planning to take a beach holiday as soon as ive finished my dissertation - the dates he's taken off work are like 5 weeks away, argh panic! anyway, i havent been using this site as much as i could, so please add me as a friend as it would be ace to have some people to band around for moral support! x

@strawberyblond7 i've just read your posts, i think im you but fatter! haha. wearing unneccessary layers in the summer, oh the shame! hope yours is going well, i'm going to do the melba toast, low fat jam thing :)

on a personal note, i'm doing ok - have lost half a stone :) i've been eating 'normally' now for the past few weeks and although the weight loss is slowing down, it's all about changing my habits and sticking to it. had a few slip ups (i.e. alcohol and chinese takeaways) but carrying on. and like the loser that i am, i have a picture of charlotte church on my kitchen cupboards!