Onwards and upwards

Well firstly l want to let you know, I just did a cracking blog but my blood phone lost it :( Not happy at all

I am happy with this weeks results, no gainers again which is cracking

We have super Pam losing another 1lb making her weight loss 9lb up to now. Shell of wasted away by Christmas. Pam also treated herself to some new pants, she did need to as she couldnt keep the others up. Well done Pam and keep it up.

Jo had a brilliant week losing 3lb, excellent start and making her the biggest loser this week. Lets hope she can keep it up, will be hard wiug all the prosecco and take aways I believe she puts away. .... Just saying

Claire and Michelle were maintainers, which I know Michelle was happy with. However after Claires boozy weekend its a shock she didnt put on. This week Claire better be a loss or ill be dragging you round with me a lunchtime

Another 1lb loss for the F@t Controller and making my total 9lb so far

Ok, now some useful info for you

Diet myths are everywhere and if you're trying to lose weight reading contradictory information can be frustrating. Here we try to bust some of the most common diet myths and hopefully help you to acheive your weight loss goal. Good luck!

Carbohydrates are fattening = FALSE

Carbohydrate foods such as rice, pasta and bread have been labelled as fattening and people think if we avoid carbohydrates this will result in weight loss. Carbohydrate is important for fuel for our bodies and it is difficult to sustain a low carbohydrate diet. Rice, pasta and bread are low in fat and are actually low in calories and high in fibre thus very filling. It is when we overeat these foods and diverge from out recommended portions that they can be no good for us. Carbohydrates can be included in a healthy meal plan, just limit the fat that can be added to the carbohydrate, including butters, margarine, oils and cream.

Low fat milk has less calcium than full cream milk =FALSE

Low fat milk and full fat milk have the same amount of calcium, so both are important for bone health. However, they do differ in fat content. If you are trying to shed some pounds then so ideally opt for a lower fat milk.

Snacking makes you fat = FALSE

Overeating between meals (known as grazing or picking) or choosing wrong snack choices can lead to weight gain, but snacking healthily does not make you overweight. One healthy snack between meals can be beneficial as it can help reduce the risk of overeating at the next meal and keep your metabolism burning. Some ideal snacks may include:Piece of fruitLow fat yoghurtVegetable sticks with hummusSmall handful of unsalted nutsLow fat crackers & low fat cottage cheeseGlass of low fat milk

Honey is a healthy substitute for sugar = FALSE

Honey and sugar have similar energy/kilojoule content and provide little nutrition. You are better off to sweeten your food with fruit instead. For example, top your cereal with fruit or add a slice of lemon to your herbal tea.

Red meat is high in fat so avoid this to lose weight =FALSE

Red meat is important for iron and iron helps to transport oxygen around the body. If we don’t have enough iron we can be left feeling tired, which in turn makes eating correctly and exercising a lot more difficult. Choosing lean or trimmed red meat for meals three to four times a week in correct portions is appropriate to meet nutritional requirements, as well as continue on your weight loss journey.

Treat foods should be eaten in the morning so it's burnt off, rather than at night = FALSE

Our metabolism burns throughout the day and night, even when we are sleeping. It is about the portion and how often we eat these treat foods and not the time of day that will have an effect on our weight.