Hey Everyone,

JUst thought maybe we could start a wee discussion for all us ladies on diets for the big day to offer each other encouragement and advice... what you think?

I joined weight watchers last week and have my weigh in tommorrow hopefully ill have lost something... lol

Hey,

I have also joined WW (two weeks ago) and lost 5 and a half pounds in my first week! Aiming for a sticker this week lol!

Good luck x

normally i go to a womens water aerobics class twice a week and its suck a giggle there but it works really well,its inches you loose with it

I was thining about going to aqua aerobics too... but giving the wii fit a bash first

Try the lemon meringue bars (1 and a half points) - they are lovely. And the carrot cake slices (1 point) - fantastic with a cup of tea. And make the 'no points soup', freeze some and keep some in the fridge (you can eat that, then have your evening meal, so you feel totally satisfied and full!).

im not on WW im going to try cutting down on my own then see how i get on then maybe try SW or WW in march. i have lost 4 pounds in the last ten days tho

Well done MRSD2B :) I would opt for ww lol ive never been to SW but partners sister go's n she thinks its great :) good luck

I joined WW last Friday. Lost half a stone in the first week and though I've slowed down with the weight loss over this week I'm still losing every day. Do Wii fit for an hour a day. Really recommend it although beware the fact that only a few exercises really really burn calories especially in comparison to some of the cardio equipment at the gym but anything is better than nothing.

I use a lot of tesco light choices or asda be good for yourself instead of WW food as they're still good and WW have them on their lists but sometimes about half the price.

My H2B has just opened a dance company so i joined up, its a great way to lose weight and we can work out a routine for the first dance at our wedding.

How about putting the money away that you would have spend on chocolate and crisps? That way your both losing weight and also saving a little bit of money. xx

Is the swelling fluid? xx

i dont know its solid, that mean anything??someone suggested water tablets but theyre bad for your kidneys...

You could try a leg care regime. Use a good basic moisuriser.

Rub in upward strokes from your knee to your thigh, then from your ankle to your knee, and then your foot. This will help to reduce any fluid in your legs. You may find if it is fluid your leg will go down, but you may need to visit the toilet a little more, to get rid of excess fluid, its a lot friendlier than water tablets. xx

wouldnt recommend taking water tablets but would say to make a GP app asap so they can refer u to physio, try sitting with ur leg elevated and doing calf squeezes if ur in the house- ur lymphatic drainage system works using the natural contraction of ur muscles when walking so if ur not walking much it could lead to an increase of fluid in the legs. bandaging the ankles can help, dont know if u have any support bandages on- like the tubey ones- but better to ask practice nurse or GP with they think this will help and if bandaging is necessary they will need to show u how to do it correctly without cutting off circulation lol

Hey, I lost about 5 and a half stone kind of doing ww a number of years ago. If anyone starts and are doing exercise too, which I would recommend, please please please measure yourself too! It can be very disheartening if you go one week, after really trying hard, and don't lose anything! Toning up does that as muscle weighs more then fat!

I would strongly advise against any of the ready meals that they claim are low fat...one of the bad things ww does not take into account is the sugar and salt value of items, so make sure you check the packets first. I was always quite full on ww and filled up on loads of stir frys that were packed with beansprouts. They were my secret weapon! I now need to lose about a stone, so am just going to lots of classes at the gym and 'eating healthily'...I don't believe in diets! All ww showed me was how to portion size things. Once you nail that and are aware of what is in the food you are eating you will be fine :o) Only problem is healthy food costs more! Got my allotment plot last week though, so hopefully that will help solve that problem!!

Good luck!!

I'd definitely recommend WW. I joined a few years ago and lost 4 stone. Unfortunately I put most of it back on over time - but the reason was once I reached my target weight I thought it would be easy to stop going and do it myself - not a good idea.

I get married in August 2011 and keep thinking I've got plenty of time for losing weight, but it'll soon come round so I'm going to have to start something again soon.

me and my moh are ment to be joining WW but so far shes had a excuse for every week as to why she cant go but she doesnt want me to go without her so i dnt have a head start!! its been 4 weeks now so im starting to get annoyed. do you think i should just ignore her and get on with it? or should i wait for her so i have some1 to do it with??

xx

just back from the gym- totally pumped some iron lol going to take the dog a loooonnnggg walk later with my friend as well

sarah i would go on ur own without moh if she keeps putting u off, it doesnt seem fair really xx

I say go on your own too sarah :) Good Luck!! I lost 5 pounds last week :) just need 2 stick at it now :) hope everyone else is goin ok x

hi! i see a lot of people joined Weight watchers...i'm one of those who joined slimming world and love it!!! i hope you guys are enjoying yours too. it should be fun and healthy. i lost 4 lbs this week which i was gobsmacked at seen as we went to pizza hut one eve!!! good luck!!! x

I've not been well this week, so the weight is dropping off, lost 4lb already. Shame i'm not ill more often. lol. xx

iv lost 10 pounds in 3 weeks im so chuffed cos that includes about 4 dinners out- including a curry eep- if i can lose another stone i might be brave enough to go dress shopping woohoo lol

well done everyone else keep it up x

I was so motivated the 1st couple of wks in jan but i have been bit bad this wk :( so far I have lost 6lb my mum is worried if i loose weight my dress will need taken in although it does nto fit around my boons it is perfect everywhere else dont kno what im goni do lol the girl in the shop suggested i lost a few lbs and came back!!!!! x

Sounds like a plan. Two of my friends who got married in September worked out together and lost loads of weight. They looked fab on the day and on honeymoon. It's all gone back on now though...
My diet is out of the window today as we're having our engagement party today so spent yesterday baking things that have more calories in one bite than I think I'm allowed all day on this diet and having a chocolate fountain. Back to the grindestone on Monday though!!!
x

Clarey...it's a great idea. We work out together, although we like different things sometimes, so I go to classes either by myself or with friends and he goes out for a run, but we both love walking and swimming so do that together. It's great motivation. I've lost 6lbs in January already and only have another 7 to go :o)