Be warned!

[eeek1110]

I've lost another pound! It's a slow and steady walk to my goal but I am getting there. My one lapse last week was a slice of carrot cake (my favourite) in Marks & Sparks café. NEVER AGAIN! I found out later that it is 825 calories a slice! YIKES! It was my husband's fault as he made me do it!

[June1965]

1lb is fab.... Keep going... Well done.

[eeek1110 in reply to June1965]

Thank you. 8lbs in 7wks for me. I've never kept to a diet before.

[Anna999]

Yay bye bye to another lb!!! Well done! 🎉🎉

Omg I can't believe about that carrot cake 825cal! That's obscene! At least you know now though! Best of luck for the coming week! 🌸

[eeek1110 in reply to Anna999]

Thank you! I shall be extra careful that the carrot cake doesn't creep up on me again. The chocolate one did look yummy though..........

[Anna999 in reply to eeek1110]

Haha, they all look yummy to me! I'm sure they're all as calorific as each other tho... Best way for me is to just stay away! Helps that I can't have gluten, the upset tummy is a good deterent..! 🌸

[djas]

Tell your husband you accept cash, flowers,clothes and shoes but not cake!

Well done you keep up the good work.

[eeek1110 in reply to djas]

I'll tell him if he wants to give me a treat he can do the washing up. Good idea?

[djas in reply to eeek1110]

That's a good idea, make sure hes pulling his weight.

[HRHGaby]

Another pound lost is great! Congrats! Make sure your husband is not trying to sabotage your diet because he thinks you are already fantastic, Have a great week!

[eeek1110 in reply to HRHGaby]

Hubby says "women over a certain age (I'm 55) should be well-covered". Your response? No swearing please! Ha Ha.

[HRHGaby in reply to eeek1110]

It's super nice that he likes you as you are, that's cute!

[eeek1110 in reply to HRHGaby]

I can do no wrong in his eyes. Silly man! We've been married for 30 yrs in July and he still does all the cooking.

[Zest Healthy BMI]

Hi Eeek1110,

Congratulations on losing that pound - that's really great!

Wow, that carrot cake was quite calorific. I hope you enjoyed it though!

Wishing you another great week ahead.

Lowcal

[eeek1110 in reply to Zest]

Thank you. I am pleased with myself. Cake sure was yummy. Wishing you a great week too.

[Rosie23]

Fantastic well done, all these 1lbs add up. Gosh the calories in the carrot cake- I like carrot cake but think I will be staying clear from it from now on. Good luck with this week 😀

[eeek1110 in reply to Rosie23]

I am finding it a bit difficult today and I think it must have been that carrot cake reminding me how I love my naughty treats. Avoid it at all costs! Bet I won't lose anything next week and I'll protest to M&S if I put weight on. There café should have a health warning displayed. :0

[Rosie23 in reply to eeek1110]

Some days are more difficult than others for some reason. If I find I'm wanting something sweet I have the highlights hot chocolate drink only 40 calories. Yesterday I had some fresh pineapple that was nice too. The important thing is to try not to feel as if you are not missing out, trying out different things to eat. You really have done so well- you can get that weight loss next week. 😀

[Rosie23 in reply to Rosie23]

I have just read my reply should have put 'the important thing is not to feel you are missing out' !

[eeek1110 in reply to Rosie23]

Thank you for your advice.

[Jenever]

Well done for losing more weight. That's a lot of calories in a slice of carrot cake, now you've alerted us all to the danger M & S will have a major slump in sales...oh dear what a shame! Keep up the good work.

[eeek1110 in reply to Jenever]

M&S will probably sue me now!

[elmothelemon]

Well done on you lb loss

I have noticed that cakes in places like M&S, Costa, Starbucks etc are usually on the luxurious side, really yummy but not so good on the calories!

Milka do a good milk chocolate which is only 88kcal for 4 creamy squares, if you're good at rationing yourself.

Good luck with the plan

[eeek1110]

No way could I just stop at 4 squares! Not even in my dreams! Good luck with your week.

[Babylegion]

Congrats on losing that 1ib every loss is something to celebrate... Everyone gets tempted and a treat now and then keeps us all happy as long as it's in moderation. Also if we give ourselves treats now and then we're not depriving ourselves and we are less likely to splurge and fail. But WOW I had no idea there was so many calories in that..... Thank goodness I'm not so fond as cake. My downfall is crisps lol. Good luck on your journey to losing weight x

[eeek1110]

Thank you. I don't do moderation! Think that carrot cake has started me off again on chocolate. Will have to control it as had a bad day yesterday. Lots of stress today too so must find some willpower. Wishing you well too. x

[rumpie]

I have just come on your web site and would love to know what diet you are on as I need to lose 3 stone at least but have a low thyroid and my doc says I won't be able to lose weight. (I would like to show him I can). Well done on your loss.

[eeek1110 in reply to rumpie]

Welcome rumpie. It's all about getting control back of your eating habits. We all know healthy foods are good and chocolate, etc are rubbish but it's such a hard battle on your own. The forum and keeping an eye on my calories with myfitnesspal keeps me focused. Stay in touch and read the posts daily.