Is it possible to drop a dress size in 5 weeks? (size 20 to 18)?

Yes, but (just to sound like a broken record) exercise will help you lose the additional inches. Just dieting isn't the solution.

Cheers Baron. I'm def going to do some exercise too. Jogging really hurts as I have big norks, but I'm going to try and do a fast power type walk for 30 mins each eve. Hopefully when I've lost a bit of weight I'll be able to progress to jogging.

Would a fast walk each evening count as exercise d'ya think? Obviously I know it's exercise ?, but I mean is it 'cardio' enough to make a difference?

ha ha. I have big "norks" to and I do a wee bit of jogging wearing a sports bra and a tight fitting sports top...and of course with no one looking!!!! Avoids the old black eyes. the speed I jog at is probably slower that power walking and after about 4 weeks I can feel the difference (following weightwatchers as well but thats just 'healthy eating' - not eating between meals basically). Anyway, good look x

Absolutely - you'd be amazed how much you can raise your heart rate with a really brisk walk (but I do mean walking pretty fast). As for the norkage, there are plenty of larger chested ladies who run with the aid of structural support that would put the Eiffel Towel to shame (and with much less bulk too ?). Running isn't an easy option though if you're overweight and whilst it's had brilliant results for me so far, there are easier and less painful routes to fitness.

Hi

Yes i do SW and new members of your size can often lose around a stone in 5 weeks.

How was the meeting ? Dont panic if it takes a while for it all to sink in - it will with time ......

Any questions feel free to post here or PM me, I'm off to start a Tuesday weigh-in post. Make sure you let us know how you're doing next week.

DD xx