Introduce yourself!

Hiya Everyone,
I was following this thread on DS but never actually posted (like Starbuck I'm not actually registered )
Right now, I'm quite happy with my weight, I just eat loads of crap and really dont want to put on any weight....
BUT, Ive decided though I will try to stop snacking on so many bloody biscuits and easter eggs Im gonna eat the same ammount at each meal, and just exercise more... (Lets see how long that lasts )
Good Luck Everyone

Hey Louweezle, welcome!

glad you could join us!


Feel free to post in any topic, start your own or just lurk if you want! we're all a friendly bunch

xx

Irnbru32 wrote:

hey Truffle Cart - the jogging sounds good, it's easy to let the thought of running past spotty youths on street corners is a bit daunting. I am hopeless at jogging or running - give me endurance any day rather than speed.

I was really surprised how Ok I find it - I've always been a 'clumsy' runner. I do tend to slow down to a walk sometimes when I go past the spotty youths, though it's usually because they have mean looking dogs. It's amazing how quickly it goes though, it doesn't take that long to do 3 miles or so, even with my technique of running for about 20 seconds, walking 20 seconds, running 20 seconds etc. I'm yet to build up any stamina to run for longer than about a minute.

I have been doing a bit of interval training on the treadmill to try and build up my stamina Truffle Cart - run for one min cool down for two - can manage this for about 15-20 mins so far - its a killer workout, boy does it burn the calories.

Welcome Louweezie

Hey Im a DS poster too !! lol Nanny Ogg 33 from Wales, and I have a truck load of weight to lose

Welcome Nanny Ogg How much is a truck load?

stella100 wrote:

Welcome Nanny Ogg How much is a truck load?

Thanks stella ! Well Im just under 16st now and my mini goal is to be 13 so about 3st I would like to lose, once I can achieve that I will continue going.

OOooh - I can walk round now telling everyone I've lost a truckload!! Still got some to go though

Good luck!!

HI
I saw the thread on DS and decided to sign up here.
After putting off dieting for ages I put on 2 stone in the past year and a half
So now I have 5-6 stone that I want to lose. Starting tomorrow.

Hey Verona - welcome to the forum we all tend to put it off then something inside clicks and its "right then, here we go"

I just wanted to welcome the newbies.

Hi Verona - get yourself a ticker - they're a great motivation

Lol I missed the introduction bit yesterday and just got stuck in - sorry for being rude! I never used to join or post on any forums but always lurked. I finally joined DS a week or so ago and then found this link to diet buddies.

I am 30 years old with 4 children and I have been up and down with weight all my life. I know I have to do something about it as I hate the way I look and it has wrecked my confidence to be around people.

I haven't joined a group like WW or Slimming World, maybe I should? I need to lose at least 3 stone to be within the heavier side of 'normal' weight.

Thanks for setting this forum up everyone seems really friendly!

Welcome to the group, Angel. I have not joined any groups either. I'm just trying to eat healthier and exercise. However, groups do help a lot of people to stay motivated. It really depends on you. Best of luck!

Welcome to all the newbies!

Feel free to add any threads or post you want

make yourself at home, everyone is really friendly!

Sarah x

Hi Verona and angels. Everyone I need a boot up the backside this week - keep me motivated!!!

Hello, I'm another lurker from DS but never post on there, I saw this and thought it was an ace idea.

I'm Sophie, a 20 year old student studying Film and Screen Practice in London. I'm surprised to see a few people from Southampton, I used to live there before I came to uni!

I've been vegan for 2 years now and run a food blog but I'm fed up of being an overweight vegan! I don't want to be pale and sickly, I just want to be a normal size and feel good about it. So many people are surprised that I'm not super skinny, but with things like Kettle Chips and Bourbons lurking in the supermarkets I haven't been able to be as healthy as I would like. I base my meals on carbs far too much so I am trying to have low carb meals in the evenings when I won't be doing enough exercise to make use of them. Apart from that I'm not really 'dieting', I just want to lead a healthy lifestyle with good food and plenty of exercise.

My weight has always been up and down. I first started dieting when my mother told me I needed to lose weight at 10 years old. Looking back I really wasn't big, but this started off a whole cycle of trying fad diets and binging on fatty foods. Since going vegan I have been far better at eating healthily and enjoying food but I still have a long way to go. I suffer from depression which often makes motivating myself and going out to exercise harder, which is why I felt this positive forum would be a good start.

I look forward to posting and good luck to everyone!

Hiya Hastalavegan! Great name!!

Good luck with your healthy eating and welcome to the forum!

4angels xx

Hey Hastalavegan - welcome to the forum - everyone is lovely and there is loads of motivation.

Hey Stella - kick up the bum time - c'mon you know you have had a mad week but look at your ticker - you have done amazing - don't you dare drop the ball now "insert frowney smiley like Mr T"

Hi hastalavegan!

My hubby is a vegan too and you've mentioned two of his biggest weaknesses.

This might be a bit cheeky but I don't suppose you've got the book "Vegan cupcakes take over the world". I was looking to make the vanilla and chocolate marble ones but can't find the ingredients anywhere. A long shot I know but thought I'd ask, I'm gonna have to get that book!

Thank you for all the lovely welcomes!

@Starbuck: I'm a cookbook fiend so yes I have VCTOTW! It's not cheeky to ask at all, I'll PM you the recipe You definitely have to get it at some point though, such a good book and such tasty cupcakes. I'll have to make a batch of the low fat vanilla ones soon.

Welcome to all the newbies!

Sorry I havent been around to welcome you sooner - been busy with the decorating.

Welcome Hastalavegan and other newbies!!

check out the sticky thread on how to add a ticker to your posts, its good to keep yourself motivated and also lets everyone else know how you're getting on

Hello...

I am 29 and from Edinburgh, been trying to lose weight for ages but getting nowhere fast! I'd like to lose about 5-6 stone, hopefully being on a forum like this will help keep me motivated!

Hiya powpowpow79,

You've got the same amount of weight to lose as me, it'll be good fun doing it together!