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It’s the final countdown...

FatFairNFifty-ish profile image

Well, maybe not the final one, but, a countdown nonetheless!

Aka a 12 week ‘bargain’ membership to Slimming World .. known as a Countdown.

I lost almost 3 stones with SW last year, but have now re-found almost all of them in a matter of around 5 months!! 😱

So. New books. New Member pep talk. Lots of great ideas. Me £49 lighter which I’m hoping to convert into 49lbs lighter!!

Already cooked the healthiest dinner I’ve cooked since Christmas Day!

Enough left over for lunch tomorrow too - always a billy bonus.

Pinch of Nom cookbook out at the ready & a distinct urge for Cajun Dirty Rice is building within me!!

Maybe this IS it... maybe that flutter of excitement is my mojo resurfacing??

Or it could be all the broccoli I ate earlier ... 😉

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Subtle_badger

I want to support you, but I can't tell what you want support to do.

FWIW, I know several folks who lost a good deal of weight with SW, and then -for reasons I have not investigated - put it on again. If you are asking for advice - no, I don't think you are. I don't want to give ill-informed and unasked for advice.

So, general notes of support, until I am clear what will help you!

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FatFairNFifty-ish in reply toSubtle_badger

I’m more than happy with general notes of support ... cheers ! 😊😊

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cheritorrox

Hope it works for you - if not come back and try the low carb approach ... this post from Lytham might be of interest

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

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FatFairNFifty-ish in reply tocheritorrox

Does this mean I’m not allowed to be on here any more? Because I joined SW? 🙁

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toFatFairNFifty-ish

You can follow any plan you like FFNF, cheritorrox was just trying to share information for an alternative plan, should you wish to try it :)

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FatFairNFifty-ish in reply tomoreless

Thank you ... that’s a relief 😅 and to be honest, when I go to the hospital next week I’ll ask them which do they record as I know carbs are not my friends but we need some of the little buggers to keep us going ..

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toFatFairNFifty-ish

Actually, we don't need many carbs at all and vegetables would provide more than enough. You may be interested in these bbc.co.uk/news/health-43504125

dietdoctor.com/low-carb/doe...

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FatFairNFifty-ish in reply tomoreless

I shall have a read later - thank you! 😊

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cheritorrox in reply toFatFairNFifty-ish

No no no sorry if I gave that impression! Everyone finds their own way - just trying to flag up an option!

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Wilko584lbs

FFNF - your post made me guffaw.🤣 sincerely hope it's NOT the broccoli!🥦🥦🥦

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FatFairNFifty-ish in reply toWilko58

Hahaha ... me too!!!

Do whatever it takes FFNF! But stay with us, SW and this forum will be a double whammy for your weight loss in 2020 🤗

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FatFairNFifty-ish in reply to

Thank you ... I’m hoping so! 😊😊😊

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Anushka61st 7lbs

Hi FFNF - I do SW too! I bought a 12 week countdown at the end of October. I gained over Christmas and had a couple of maintain weeks during December.. but on the whole I have found it really helpful. I have lost 17.5 pounds and my partner has lost 21 pounds (1.5stone)

The main thing for me is attending group. That accountability that I am weighing in and someone else is writing in my book, means I am less likely to lie to myself! Everyone is so welcoming and willing to offer advice/recipes.. But I go everywhere for support/advice/inspiration.. including this forum, Instagram and Facebook pages.

PoN is amazing! I have both of their books, and found so many yummy things to try out!

Good luck on your journey! Keep us all updated with how you get on :)

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FatFairNFifty-ish in reply toAnushka6

Hi Anushka, well done!!

I love PoN ... haven’t bought their second cookbook as yet, but am thinking about it ( haven’t used the other one enough yet)..

Good luck on your continued journey too! 😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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