Protein Power...

[kinkydirtybitch]

Once you have eliminated all animal products sticking to your colon you will lose another few pounds.

I eat as much as possible as often as possible. Just none of the processed sort!

Seems to work without counting calories or restricting myself in quantity or quality.

No brainer!

[Lady_Lust_XXX]

Oh no meat, couldnt do that. I love my meat. White and red mmmmmmmmmmm !

Think I would rather be fat and happy than do without what I really enjoy eating.

[DivineMissG]

For my tuppence worth, I am on the weightwatchers diet plan which has suited me very well. I have lost 4 stone since Easter - just lately it is becoming harder to lose the weight mainly I think for two reasons - one is that I need to do more exercise to help lose further weight and the second being that the weather is changing and I do suffer from SAD syndrome which can be a bit of a downer when on a strict diet!

Yep I am a bit SAD... For those of you who don't know it's Seasonal Affective Disorder... Some people really do fall into a bit of depression in the winter months when the days are shorter, and pick up again during the sunnier times of the year...

Monty have you tried Vitamin D supplements, magnesium, and calcium for this? I find supplements work quite well... You can also undergo a course of phototherapy (or, shock horror go to a solarium)... As the light helps regulate melatonin levels which are very much related to serotonin and dopamine production/reuptake in the brain.

interesting stuff!

[Phil_Hants]

^ interesting tips about the SAD. I find cravings for sweet stuff go through the roof in winter. Good luck with your diet, it'll be good to hear how it's going

I have lost 4 stone since Easter

Blimey that's impressive, Monty69!

[DivineMissG]

Yes... It's only just becoming recognised by the Psychological Societies as a legitimate disorder. Lots of work going into it now... Very interesting research happening... Would like to be in the Neurochemistry field one day but that means a PhD - another 4 years on top of the 6 I'm about to complete... Glutton for punishment, me.

Very well done Monty... Amazing stuff... You must feel incredible.

Thanks for the encouragement... I am having my final beer and carb fix this weekend and starting monday... Looking forward to seeing results! x

[kinkydirtybitch]

You could try vitamin D sublingual spray by Dr. Mercola as it will hit you quicker & gets into your system more effectively.

[Phil_Hants]

Yes... It's only just becoming recognised by the Psychological Societies as a legitimate disorder. Lots of work going into it now... Very interesting research happening... Would like to be in the Neurochemistry field one day but that means a PhD - another 4 years on top of the 6 I'm about to complete... Glutton for punishment, me.

All the best with your studies DMG, that's a courageous timescale to take on

[monty69]

It has been a great experience losing the weight - just need to lose the last stone and a half and then I will be a Slim bastard he he!!

Thanks for the tips ref Vit D Gia and KDB, I will look into that. I dont think the solarium is an option (whatever next, a farmer using a solarium, god I would get some stick!!)

I also agree partially with what KDB says regarding processed foods and meat. I do avoid the really processed foods these days and, even if I dont lose any weight, I feel so much better as the aount of additives that go through my body are so much reduced. As for giving up meat, sorry but I like my meat and prefer a balanced diet. That said, I eat probably 25% of the red meat I used to and 50% of the white meat and feel great for it.

[SassyAnn]

Gia, I've thanked you for your post.... but I've a snow flakes chance in hell of taking the advice!

I do need to stop smoking and lose weight - but have little to no motivation.
My Dad suffers from SAD, I'm wondering if I do too!

[monty69]

Gia, I've thanked you for your post.... but I've a snow flakes chance in hell of taking the advice!

I do need to stop smoking and lose weight - but have little to no motivation.
My Dad suffers from SAD, I'm wondering if I do too!

Ann it is a far more common problem than people might realise. It does depend on how severely someone suffers from it and I am probably quite a mild sufferer. I am already thinking of when the clocks go forward and the spring emergies from the cold winter. The smells of the countryside - grass growing, the perfume of the flowers, slurry spreading (oops, perhaps not to some ha ha!)

Funny I already feel happier