As Kym said, patience is key. One of the biggest drawbacks to losing weight quickly, apart from the fact you're less likely to keep it off, is the likelihood of ending up with masses of excess skin, which can cause real problems. 1-2lbs a week is supposed to be the best rate to lose at, for both health and sustainability.
I wouldn't worry too much about the WW foods either - I used to eat quite a lot of their biscuits and things when I started off, and just gradually eliminated them when I reduced my calorie intake. I still eat exclusively ready meals, but from Tesco, not WW.
I've just discovered, to my horror, that I've accidentally ordered some of those tablets by clicking on your link above to have a nosey! Do you think they'll let me send them back? :O xx
Hi Tracy.
I don't think there is anything I can do to prevent loose skin. I am 56 and have been overweight since I was 16 and morbidly obese since I was about 40. There isn't a hope in hell that I will end up with a svelte, light little body. My main concern as I lose weight is getting the maximum amount of nutrition and avoiding as much as is possible chemicals in the foods I am eating, particularly artificial sweeteners. I also want to concentrate on upping my veggies and eating as many as I can in their raw state.
I guess we are all different and the youngsters are probably going to concentrate more on what they look like externally and less on eating "clean": - healthy, fresh, organic foods.
This "patience" thing, I don't think I know how to get that. I looked at Asda Online but they don't have any. Please provide a link and I will order some. Instantly, of course! And express delivery!
I don't think you can order something just by clicking on that link.... you have to click "buy now" or something. And yes, you can cancel so long as you are quick! They are a good price at the moment, low enough to tempt me to have a punt and see if they make any difference.
I am tremendously proud of myself today. The electricity was switched off here for a couple of hours and so I went outside I did gardening for that time. Usually it all seems too hard, too tiring, but I did loads, plenty of bending, stretching and carrying/pushing stuff. It looks great and I am chuffed that just half a stone can make this much difference. I also walked down to the Co-Op and noticed how much easier it was for me to walk back (slightly uphill). I wasn't panting and I didn't have to stop for a rest. How can the loss of just 7lb make SUCH a difference?
I bought cucumber, tomatoes, onions and wholemeal bread, then made two sandwiches with a few slices of wafer thin chicken, but absolutely stuffed full of cucumber, tomatoes, and onion rings. No spread on the bread and no dressing on the vegetables, yet it was absolutely fine just as it was. Delicious! I think that, after Atkins, my body/palate is so sick of fatty, greasy foods that it's a refreshing change to eat cold, crisp, fresh salad vegetables. I used my brand new mandoline to slice those veggies, and then sprinkled them with salt, fresh black pepper, balsamic vinegar and dried Polish dill. With a pint of tea the sandwiches have really filled me up. I also bought a pack of six Cadbury's Fudge, for £1. Gonna have one in a minute with another pint of tea.
Am easily on track to stick to 1600 today.
Owing to being so pleased with myself, I am taking the rest of the day off! I am editing a book, a very boring one, and although I did manage to do an hour on it today, when I reached the end of a chapter I decided to spend the rest of the afternoon lying on the sofa watching Pointless. I can always come back and do a bit more editing later, should I feel the urge!
Helena
