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I need to loose some weight for my holiday in 6 weeks tomorrow. I have been meaning to start a diet for ages but have not been very good. Now it is 6 weeks to my holiday and Im panicking. Really could do with losing a stone (for now0. Im going to join weight watchers tomorrow. Do you think its too late or can I do it. I dont eat a lot of chocolate, sweets, biscuits or cake. My downfall is picking 'cos Im bored or bread. UPDATE; joined weight watchers last Monday weighed 9lbs more than I thought. Have told me I need to loose 18lbs. Am doing really well up to now. Shall update on Monday when Ive had my weigh in.

Gillian - good luck! A stone should be acheivable, that's just over 2lbs a week, if you aim for that then anything extra will be a bonus. My sister had success with Weightwatchers, her downfall is cheese!

It's never too late ! 6 weeks - 2 pounds a week - sounds achievable to me. Or you could do Atkins if you want to guarantee it - most people lose half a stone in the first week alone - I certainly did. Rick.

Gillian I think that you will notice the most difference if you step up the exercise as well - even if it is only walking. Chrissie

Why do you need to loose weight for a holiday? Unless your going to prevent the plane taking off just go as you are. Holidays meant be a time to relax, not worrying what you look like.

gillian i lost 2st in 8 weeks but that was thro cutting out my chocolate and biscuits ive got a sweet tooth. just try and keep yourself busy then you wont want to pick or eat little and often-thats what they say

gillian my daughter has done the cereal diet, a bowl for breakfast and lunch and a small evening meal loads of veg little potatoes and meat, and eaat raw carrots or fruit for nibbling good luck with whatever you choose sandra

Hi Gillian This may help you lose weight my husband has diabetas and was told by the doctor 2 months ago lose weight and get your blood sugers down or i will put you on insulin. His weight 17 stone but he is 6ft tall his diet was quite good before this no chips no butter no crisps no biscuits and lots of fruit so he was on the right track. So he decided yes i will lose some weight his deit now is Breakfast 1 whole grapefruit , midday brown salad sandwhich, evening meal is a cooked dinner with meat three veg no pudding, just some fresh fruit Now two months down the road he is 15 stone and blood sugars down as well so i hope that helps you lose a little weight for your holiday Take care Margaret

Dont deny yourself anything, the more you cant have it, the more you want it ! Fill yourself up by eating inbetween, free foods = any green salad vegetables sugar free jelly tomatos ____________________________________________________a portion of lean meat or fish boiled or a jacket potato without butter fill your plate up with veg or have a green side salad with your dinner, a low fat yogurt for afters

Thanks for all your advice. I do need to lose a stone holiday or not. If I go to weight watchers and stick to it hopefully it will educate me to eat the correct way. Will keep you updated.

see above for update

Theresa Thanks. Did you mean to say sane! or same? I think either applies. LOL You dont know a recipe for a curry do you.?

Thanks Theresa. Am having a stir fry tonight with loads of veg and some quorn peices. Only 1 and 1/2 points and have saved some points for some wine. Bought 4 small bottles from the supermarket so shall have 2 of them and might add soda water. Cant wait.

Hi Gillian - I've lost a stone and half since June, by keeping to 1000 calories a day - no fizzy drinks - no bread or potatoes - at least 2 litres of water a day - and keep sugary veggies to a minimum (peas; sweetcorn; carrots)............Good luck!

Liz I hope when you go to your weigh in you have lost 4lbs or MORE. I havent been too hungry but must admit I have been drinking loads more water, seems to take the edge off. Let me know hoe you do.

never too late gillian.i wiuld say if you joined now you could lose abou a stone and a half.your be alot lighter.my husband joined and lost five stone in just under a year.it does work but also exercise with itXX(:

Well I got weighed in yesterday night and Ive lost 3 pounds!!!!!