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BB, thanks for that! We're in the middle of sorting a million things at mo but once that's done I'm sure I'll start to get excited! I say that - OH is upstairs trying to sleep off the effects of his early birthday party last night and I'm on here, so not much activity right now lol! I'm definitely approaching it from a very different angle this time and to be honest, am just stoked to be able to go at all, so anything else will be a bonus. Hope your meds ease off by the time I'm back and if I miss your 2nd birthday, have a great time! :grouphug:

Ajax, sadly I don't have my own Wii, was just on my brother's, so can't be your playmate...;)

Grannynise, you crack me up with that wicked sense of humour! :rotfl:

Welcome to all the newbies and returners, glad to have you on board!

123money,your exercise goals are admirable and with some tweaks may be much more sustainable. It's a good idea to alternate your exercise e.g. one 'heavy' day followed by an 'easier' day so if you run on Day 1 give your body a break and a chance to repair itself by walking, for example, on Day 2. Why not try the pedometer challenge as was mentioned? Cross training is an excellent way to get fit and lose weight but this will happen more quickly if you are kind to your body and give it these hard/easier days. At least one rest day is also vital. Good luck with it all.

Okay, OH has surfaced so it's Mission Get Packing! If I have time tomorrow I might check in quickly but if not, have a great month everyone and I'll 'see' the slimmer yous in October xxx

[quote=clutterbunny;6177809]thought I would pop along and join you guys.
I am trying to loose weight by eating smaller portions, stopping when I am full, only eating when I am hungry and doing more exorcise.
I am struggling with the exorcise though. So far I have
Day 1 - ran 2.5 miles
Day 2 - Attempted to run but had to stop as I had done too much previously
Day 3 - Swam 20 lengths of the pool
Day 4 - Cycled 2.5 miles and broke the bike (gears went)
Day 5 - Borrowed bike, Cycled 2 miles and left bike there.
Day 6 - Walked 2 miles, collected bike and cycled back (then this one broke)
Day 7 - Aerobics video
Day 8 and 9 - days off

Hi Clutterbunny, . Like the name! Your goals and food approach sound great, especially if you break down your goals in to tasty lttle morsels (sorry, bad analogy:D ).
I think (and it is only my opinion) that you are trying too much too soon with the exercise and you ain't going to keep that up very long. Like others have suggested, how about aiming for something every other day, start much smaller and built up gradually. Finding something you enjoy is the most important thing if you are going to keep at it.
If your knee's dodgy, try building up the speed at which you walk (obviously not with the kids in tow:D )- this is as affective as running . Swim twice a week. Any chance of going to an exercise class (or an aquaaerobics class if you like the water)? I know this costs but once a week might keep you focussed: pilates is good and might be gentle on the knee. Try and get another bike through freecycle if biking interests you or is there any scheme where you live where you can trade skills, so get someone to repair your bike in exchange for childcare or whatever? (assumig you can't afford to get them fixed.) They must have been needing a little tlc to break so quickly. I don't believe it was because you were overweight!!!

By starting small and building up you will get a buzz of achievement :j which will snowball rarther than feeling a sense of failing at falling at the 2nd hurdle.

BB

dellybelly wrote: »

Dragon - have you tried going to your local Family planning clinic? I know a few people who would recommend the merina iud for those kinds of problems and I definitley know some people over 40 who have one.

Off the thread I know ... from personal experience ... get one!!

Have just read the post about trying to get one and being put off. In this area the mirena supply IS limited because they are expensive to provide and only some FP staff are trained to fit them. So send out those dragony flames and insist. It's your body and if that particular device wassuggested previously by your doctor you clearly need it. You could have a case of medical negligence brewing.
Sorry Ajax and Suggs ... not your sort of topic. Maybe you could start something on baldness or nose hair .... not that I'm suggesting for an instant ....

OK, let's clear this up. No-one as far as I know is arguing over the points value of a tin of tomatoes. That's because I can't argue as I have no opinion on the subject, and delly can't argue as one can't really argue with someone who has no opinion. The only two opinions about the points value of a tin of tomatoes are that of the Weight Watchers official book, and the Weight Watchers official calculator. As they give two different answers, as least one of them is palpably wrong. I just want to know why, and which one is right. That's it, last word from me on the subject.

Now then, Subway. Does anyone use Subway regularly, and if so can they please tell me what a "deli-style" sandwich is, as opposed to a different Subway sandwich style? We just got a Subway here, and they are blimming gorgeous, having just had a Veggie Delite. Thanks.

ajaxgeezer wrote: »

... this is probably the time to mention.... there is debate over tinned tomatoes isn't there? The WW points calculator says they are 1.5 points a 400g tin.

the book of WW recipes the time to eat says there are 0 points per tin of toms:rolleyes:

We use subway for the deal of the day, I like the way that you can customize your own sandwich, I have masses of salad on brown with no sauces, cheeses and just plain turkey, cuts all the wasted calories (on the sauces and cheese etc) and still tastes fresh and great:D