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Hi - I'm a Newbie from Mumsnet!
08 Mar 2013, 18:00
I've been lurking on these boards for a few days, and thought I ought to actually register. I recognise a few MN names, here - so great to be in such good company!

I've done 2 fast days this week (Monday and Wed) in an attempt to reset my appetite and give my metabolism a good kick up the 'whatsit'.

I've done WW but put it all back on again, spent a year following Partick Holfords Zest 4 Life (all low GL stuff, no caffeine or sugar) and felt better - but still the same size.

I'm at the point in life that I'm fed up paying people to weigh me and persuade me to eat their artificial additives at inflated prices.

I just want a way of eating that will allow me to lose weight. My BMI puts me at 30.2, so I have at least a stone to lose, maybe more... but if I can lose a stone, and keep it off, I shall be a happy bunny.

My weigh in is on Monday, so no weight loss or inch loss recorded so far.
Hi and welcome! You're certainly in good company, all the mumsnetters I've met here are lovely folk! Many of us have also tried lots of diets over the years only to regain the weight when we fall off the wagon! I've been doing 5:2 for 7 months now and really feel I can keep at it indefinitely :) what a revelation it's been - and a moneysaver to boot!
Welcome! I've also done WW and then put it all back on. Sigh. I think this WOE is far more sustainable :-)
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