I count everything that goes in the coleslaw  and add 2 tablespoons of my favourite  mayo - usually making only 2 servings.  Using them only as side dishes to some protein.
It makes a change from cooked vegies or the usual salad fixings.

Hi  E,  what a downer.   

I've never heard that physiotherapy helping weight reduction but maybe they have a set of isometric or physical exercises that might augment losing weight.  Everyone seems to think they have the solution, but only at a huge cost.  Why does everything have to have a price tag to it.  I do know that if you follow doug's plan (and the outlay being only price of the book) you will lose weight. 

I did really well at the beginning. but life got me falling off the wagon then climbing back up, doing well then another life upset.  I can only blame myself.  There are days that you just want to curl up and cry and stuff your face,  which of course only makes it worse.  So you may fall down but remember to drag yourself up again. 

I find that every time I come back to this lifestyle it is easier and easier because I know what to do.  BECAUSE I feel better, my body doesn't hurt as much.  I feel fuller on less food and I realise I don't have to eat food I don't like because some nutritionist's diet plan says I have to.

The food variety is huge and the recipes on the forum are great.  Even desserts.
Do you realise 'desserts' spelled backwards is 'stressed' which I reckon is why we like to hit the sweet stuff.

So *E* I hope you join us here,  we can help and we can listen.  Don't give up the singing, don't give up on your dream.  Show them you can do it without them.

Good luck and hoping to see you on the forum often.

I think we all pop in now and then and check who's on.

Here's hoping.....

and - Hello Tony

You are a true stalwart of this forum.  Every time I pop on to see who is around you are always there. 

I've wanted to post often but it's hard to post something when no one else is posting.   It seems lots people come on but don't want to comment on anything so the community support thing doesn't happen.  Remember when there were heaps of us just chatting away. 

I also miss the fact that Doug and Umpa don't seem to be in the forefront anymore.
They were always posting away and keeping us on track, encouraging us, giving us new recipes.

FANTASTIC  - puppies beat mother-in-laws paws down 

Yes sir! My mom before she passed away, always had a saying..."If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always gotten."

Pretty much.   History is deemed to repeat itself......dammit!!!!

Ah...falling in love....remember that well.  It's good you are researching and helping your sister, but really it is in her hands in the end.  She is the one you has to make the decision and I know she wants to do it quick but that much weight in that short of time can lead to  a real problem if it doesn't happen.   

Does she want to lose the weight for her or for him?   Without details it's hard to say....if he is a friend (easier) she could ask him to help her with maybe a eating/training program.  If they could train together or even go for a walk together then she gets to spend time with him.   

Whilst lipo is quick, it does have associated medical risks, costs money, needs recovery time, is painful - it also leaves you with saggy skin and as Tony says  doesn't fix the underlying problem.   Pointless.   

What is it with family???  They should be supportive (I mean you get to tease and stuff but they supposed to have your back).

Get her to buy the book or you can make a gift out of it.  If I recall it comes in kindle format as well.

Tell her take a deep breath and go for it.  We are all here to support and listen to her.   You may want to join in as well - it's easier when there's 2   
Even if you don't have weight to lose, it is a healthier lifestyle.

Go for it.