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I can't believe it either, Michelle!! I've was on and off the scales 10 times before I believed my eyes! Thanks for the support! I really don't thin i'd have lost anything without minimins! I'm a very smiley Sophie today!x

Best of luck to those of you starting the salad challenge today! You're so much stronger than I am!!xx

Hope you're feeling better today, Kay! Your Mums food does look so yummy! Can you stick me on your guest list too? Hehe! Hope you have a fab Easter Monday! What a warrior starting on the salad challenge straight away! xx

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! So so so happy for you, Charley! We want to hear aaaalllllll about it :D xxx

Hi Cheeky, It really is sh*t that you feel so sore :( I wish there was something that could be done about it! Michelle sounds like a really good friend :) I hope your car gets sorted soon too. Well done for having SW friendly meals! I'm not a fan of hot cross buns but I had to hide away from...

Good luck, Bev!!xx

Sorry, I'll stop now!x

Eeeeek! It also means I'm in the 15 stones (once again, by the skin of my teeth) and I'm skinnier than I've ever been in my adult life! Last time I did SW I got to 103kg and stopped. Nice to know that now I'm no longer pushing to re-lose weight but I'm making a real dent! Here's hoping I can...

I just can't stop smiling at my half century badge!x

Thanks for all your support throughout the week Kay! This is definitely a shared success!!xxx

The grass definitely is greener on the other side! I can't believe you're going on holiday so soon! You must be so excited! I know you're going to smash your target of 6 stone less luggage! Have you done your summery Primark shop yet? Yep, the tourists do get a bit annoying, mainly because...

I'm ecstatic!!! I've lost 3kgs with Kay's fab soup challenge (it suddenly makes all the soup drinking worth it hehe) which means I get my 3.5 stone award aaaand my 1/2 century award!!!!!!!!!!!!! Woohoo!! I scraped the 3.5 stone by the skin of my teeth (I didn't realise how far away I was!) but...

Kay, thank you so so much! I've lost 3kg - 3 kgs!!!! I'm ecstatic! Thanks!xx

Bev! The end of the soup challenge is almost upon us! Hope you're having a lovely Easter! Fingers crossed for your 6 stone tomorrow!!!xx

Hi Cheeky, hope you managed to resist the cakes! It's so hard when you live with people who aren't doing SW! I feel your pain! (My OH is addicted to kebabs!) Your pampering sounds lovely! I love lush products! Sometimes it's the little things that make the biggest difference, don't you think...

Day 7 of Soup challenge, Red day Breakfast: boiled egg, strawberries & melon Lunch: chicken & vegetable soup Snack: 2 x babybel (HEA) Dinner: roast chicken & roast pork, turnip, carrots, broccoli, 100g potatoes (1/2 HEB 1) 90g parsnips (1/2 HEB 1) roasted in olive oil (HEB2) Hope I can stick...

Thanks Kay! I must say, I don't know how you managed to do it for a whole week and so effortlessly! I'm dying today! I had soup for lunch but we're having a roast tonight and there is no way I can pass on roast potatoes & parsnips! I'll be careful and try and stay within my HEBs, but it does...

Well done on the great losses everyone!! I'm falling off the rails today, I'm afraid! I had soup for lunch, like a good girl, but I'm currently making a roast dinner for my hubby and some of our friends. I'll mainly stick to meat and veg but I'm going to have to have a roast potato & parsnip or...

Happy Easter, Kay! Well done on the 1lb loss - especially when it's TOTM! Here's hoping Tuesday will be your drop day and you'll see even better results then. Hope you have a lovely meal, everything sounds so yummy, I'd def have no portion control! I hope you're able to enjoy yourself and not...

Enjoy your evening off Bev! Sounds like you really deserve it after such a busy week! Glad to hear you're getting more contacts, must be a nightmare with glasses! I'm the same with the soup challenge, I have enjoyed it but I'm finding the lack of spontaneity hard now! I'll def leave the salad...

So, I think I've gone crazy! I've got nothing planned for today as most of my friends have gone to visit family in England and the ones that have stayed in Paris are doing stuff that's out of my price range! I'm having a green day and I think all the lentils gave me too much energy and I just...

Day 6 of soup challenge! I can't wait for it to be over, haha! Green Day Breakfast: egg, mushrooms, beans & cheese (HEA) Lunch: chicken (HEB) & lentil soup with side salad (HEB for olive oil in soup) Dinner: bean casserole with salad

Thanks for always understanding, Patty! I hope you have a really lovely weekend with DD and the weather is nice for you! Happy Easter!x

You're doing so well, Kay! Hope you enjoy your family dinner on Sunday! I'm sure if you drink lots of water on Monday you'll have your award waiting for you on Tuesday! So exciting!! Have a great weekend, lovely x

I have been so lazy today! I woke up a bit late and went out for my run at 7am instead of 6am and that hour made such a difference, there were so many people out! I will definitely stick to 6am in future where possible! Really proud to have completed week 1 of the programme & I'm rearing to get...

1. DATE: 17/04/2014 2. DAY OF CHALLENGE: 4 3. PLAN: GREEN 4. WATER INTAKE: 3L 5. CARBS TODAY: 0 6. BODY MAGIC: 30 mins brisk walk 7. TOTAL SYNS: 0 8. SOUP: carrot & red lentil soup 1. DATE: 18/04/2014 2. DAY OF CHALLENGE: 5 3. PLAN: RED 4. WATER INTAKE: 2.5L (so far!) 5. CARBS TODAY: 0 6. BODY...

Sorry for being AWOL yesterday! Here's my food: Green day, SOUP CHALLENGE DAY 4 Breakfast: raspberries & FFNY Lunch: carrot & red lentil soup Snack: Fruit salad Dinner: bean casserole with mozzarella (HEA) Snack: 16 peanuts (HEB) And for today, Red day, SOUP CHALLENGE Breakfast: strawberries...

It's crazy isn't it! Even my stomach is super noisy! I sort of feel bubbly sometimes... All part of the parcel, I guess! x Oh no! Yeah stretching is definitely important! I spend a good 10 mins stretching when I get in then have another stretch before bedtime so I haven't been in any pain -...

Haha: Def a curse! Thanks Cheeky, we're not worried, we're OK where we are really! I'm sure we'll know when it's time to move (ie when the perfect place shows up!) xx

Hi Charley, Clichy hasn't got a great reputation, to be honest! What is your price range per night? I'll look into it for you lovely xx

Thanks lovely! I am really enjoying it, thanks again for organising it all! I do think it'll be more difficult over the long weekend as I focus much less on food at work than at home... I'll just have to make a big big batch sip on it all day haha! Well done to you to! You are doing...

Hello, Back to normal work today so not much to report! Still feeling great from my 'run' this morning, and I've really enjoyed my food today! Red Day SOUP CHALLENGE DAY 3 Breakfast: raspberry & FFNY Lunch: cock-a-leekie soup followed by fruit salad Dinner: moussaka & salad x

1. DATE: 16/4/14 2. DAY OF CHALLENGE: 3 3. PLAN: RED 4. WATER INTAKE: 2.5l 5. CARBS TODAY: 0 6. BODY MAGIC: 30 mins of couch to 5k 7. TOTAL SYNS: 0 8. SOUP: cock-a-leekie

Sorry Patty! Perhaps that was TMI!xx

Thanks, Cheeky! You may not do anything early but you are always up super late so it is totally even! Just popped in to say I've just completed Day 2 of couch to 5k. I think all that fibre in the soup is beginning to affect me...let's just say I hope no-one was running behind me!xx

Here here!x

Ditto!x

Hi ladies, Had another great training day today. Managed to speak to the trainer at the end who gave me some really really useful career advice which I'm ecstatic about! I know it's probably part of his job but I've been feeling stuck and he mapped out different attainable options which has...

Food for today: Soup Challenge Day 2 (Green day) Breakfast: raspberries & FFNY Snack: skinny cappuccino (HEA) Lunch: carrot & red lentil soup followed by mango Snack: tangerine, cup of soup, 16 peanuts (HEB) Dinner: mini mushroom SW quiche with beans & lettuce

Good point, Mrs G! It can be really difficult fitting everything into 24 hours! Hope you're feeling better x Thanks, Patty! To be fair I was wearing my most slimming outfit! x Thanks for giving me the idea (you should def be getting commission!) Well done on doing day 1 too! I had a rest day...

Hi Kay! Thanks! My problem is always drinking too much rather than too little water! My husband always tells me off because I go through so many bottles!! Don't feel guilty about your syns! You definitely deserved them! I tend not to use my syns as I can never stop at one naughty thing! 1...

Well done on the fantastic loss, Kay!xx

1. DATE: 15/04/2014 2. DAY OF CHALLENGE: 2 3. PLAN: Green 4. WATER INTAKE: 3.5L 5. CARBS TODAY: 0 6. BODY MAGIC: 1 hour walk 7. TOTAL SYNS: 0 8. SOUP: carrot & red lentil soup

Ahh but 9 weeks from now, when you are effortlessly running 5k, you'll be glad you started today ;) x

1. DATE: 14/04/2014 2. DAY OF CHALLENGE: DAY 1 3. PLAN: RED 4. WATER INTAKE: 3L 5. CARBS TODAY: 0 6. BODY MAGIC: 30 mins of couch to 5k, 40mins walk 7. TOTAL SYNS: 0 8. SOUP: roasted tomato & basil (tomato, red pepper, carrot, onion, garlic, basil, pickled onion, balsamic vinegar & sweetner)

Hi ladies! I'm 0.5kg down today which is just over a pound. I'm happy as it does fit into my pattern! After reading Bevs diary yesterday I looked into the couch to 5k programme and ended up starting it this morning! I did it at 6am, not quite dawn with not many people in the street and I loved...

Great about the HE! My bad, baby corn is superfree, it's sweet corn that is only free on green!xx

Hi Kay, your soup looks scrummy. Just noticed it has kidney beans and corn in it, which would normally be naughty on a red day. Is it allowed during the soup challenge? Or did you have to syn it? xx

Red day: Breakfast: chicken leg (weird, I know) & a banana Lunch: warm chicken salad with melted cheese (HEA) & an orange Dinner: Moussaka

Hi Kay, thanks for dropping by! To be honest I don't really eat many carbs on a normal week! I tend to do red days and yes, sometimes I have a wm roll but I don't think I'll miss it! The thing I'm most worried about is having soup for lunch. Normally I have a salad and thats fine but I'm not...

Thanks, Patty!xx

Sounds as yummy as always! Promise I'll catch up later xxx

Thanks lovely! I think Primark is great! Definitely great during weight loss too. OK, so Primark clothes aren't always the best quality and don't last forever, but I'm not too bothered as I'm hoping that the size 16 top I bought yesterday won't fit me in a few months anyway! My Mum normally...

Thanks lovely! That's very helpful indeed. I've just had a quick look and strawberries are nice and low - woohoo! I can't wait to get started! xxx

Today I did the food shop at the supermarket then went to the butchers to buy some meat. It was 11 am and I don't know what came over me but as soon as I smelt the rotisserie chicken I had to have one! I came home, ripped the skin off and had a chicken leg for breakfast...how random! I was...

Hi guys! I had such a lovely day yesterday! My friend and I went to the brand new Primark which was a 2 hour trek but totally worth it! It's really big and they haven't put prices up - yeyyy! We went expecting a queue to get but we got there at lunch time and walked straight in. Yes, the shop...

Well done on another great loss hun! Your 6 stone award will def be waiting for you next week!! Enjoy your EE day today! I think we have a tough week in front of us! xxx

There really is nowhere like Paris in the Spring! Definitely is the best season here! Summer gets too hot and crowded and full of tourist! x Thanks CHeeky! You're always so kind about my food but I bet it grosses you out to some extent! x Thanks lovely! I'll explain more in my next post! x

Hi Kay! I just have a couple of questions (sorry, I have a feeling you are going to be a very busy bunny this week!) 1. Can I have something with my soup? i.e. Soup & a side salad? or should it be soup, only soup and nothing but soup? 2. On red days can I incorporate meat into the soup (i.e...

Thanks everyone! I really did enjoy my walk yesterday, so much so I did the same thing again today! Really puts me in a good mood all day :) I've had a quite a light day food wise with lots and lots of superfree! In fact I only had superfree for lunch and it was still very satisfying... Red...

Well done on the great loss Charley!xx

Super well done on the 4lbs off!!xx

Wow, thanks Kay!! This looks fabby! Name - Sophie Start Date - Monday 14th April Weigh in Day - Monday 21st April x

It really was, Michelle! Red Day food: Breakfast: frozen raspberries, banana & ff yoghurt Snack: banana & 1 tangerine Lunch: ham salad & fruit salad Snack: 1 tangerine Dinner: Bacon cheeseburger (HEA) in wm roll (HEB)with salad & cauli mash x

Hi lovely, how are you today? I WI on Monday...my way of forcing myself to be good on weekends!! (it doesn't always work hehe!) I did your arm exercises this morning - OUCH!!! I'm sure they'll work :D xx

I'm sure your exam will be great, Mrs G! Sounds like you know your stuff! So I start work at 9 this morning, which is rare as I normally start at 11. I went to bed quite late last night so when I naturally woke up at 5am I was too scared to go back to sleep in case I didn't wake back up! So...

It definitely is more expensive to treat ourselves with other things! I try now to treat myself with more expensive healthy food that I wouldn't ordinarily have, like salmon or fresh pineapple... It works quite well for me! I also agree that it's much easier to try harder when you see the...

I hope the worst part of the sickyness is over too! Food today sounds yummy! I love cheeseburgers :D. I think I will put them on the menu for tomorrow!xx

Sounding so positive Kay! I'm glad to hear you've changed your mind about the gym! I'm sure the trainer is right and it'll show on the scales next week! Well done!xxx

Red day: Breakfast: banana & FFNY Lunch: crab stick salad & fruit salad Dinner: Lemony pork & roasted veg xx

Hi Patty, that's so nice that it's how you and your OH met! There is never enough time for me to get bored, unfortunately, I'm too bad at chess! Very wise words re. portion control. I have no concept of portion control whatsoever! I do weigh out 70g of pasta when I'm having it and I think I...

He really does become a machine! But I imagine an ex-army personal trainer would be even more intense! Your sister must be a real glutton for punishment! I didn't know how to play chess either before I met F but he is a chess freak so I had to learn! I am determined I'll beat him one day! I...

Hi Cheeky! Glad Dave is feeling better and well done on the coursework!!x

Hope your WI goes well hun and hope your Auntie feels better soon xx

Oh Bev, I hope the doctors call back with some good news re the injections! Hope you feel better soon x

Yesterdays Food (Green day) Breakfast: fruit salad & rice pudding Lunch: Jacket potato with beans & cheese (HEA) Dinner: sweet potato and actifried plantain (oil = HEB) and salad I don't think green days like me any more :cry: I felt so horrible yesterday, really really bloated despite...

Thanks Mrs G! I do feel much lighter, if that makes any sense?! And I'm loving wearing my RI jeans! :D Thank you!! It is nice to see the whole picture, I often remember and regret the weeks when I've had a small loss and forget all the good work I've done! I was particularly smiley yesterday...

So, just weighed in and it's another whopping 2kg :eek: Needless to say I'm very happy! That means over 3 stone in 13 weeks, just over 3 months :D I am going to really enjoy my green day today! I made rice pudding again last night in the slow cooker, I'm going to devour it this evening! Hope...

Glad I'm not the only one! It's frustrating, isn't it? That Primark trip will be fantastic :D. Primark has just come to France but the first shop they've opened is way out in the suburbs. I'm definitely going next Saturday but it will mean taking 2 trains a tram and a bus! Primarni is worth it...

Thaaaaanks, Bev :D. That's great that you're in 16/18! My problem is my arms which are still really big and I think not proportional to the rest of my body. When I try non-elasticated tops on my arms just won't fit! But I guess they'll go down over the next few months. Got to keep believing...

Breakfast: 2 'fried' eggs, banana & FFNY Snack: dairylea light (HEA) wrapped in ham Dinner: chicken stirfry (it was so nice! First time I've prepared the veg for it myself and I actually preferred it to the M&S one!) Snack: strawberries & pineapple So, written down it doesn't look like it's a...

Awww I hope your doggy is OK :( x

Hello lovely ladies. I'm feeling really hungry today which is bad with WI looming tomorrow! I've spent the morning putting away my winter woollies and came across the size 20 jeans I was so happy to fit into a few weeks ago. I tried them on and they are so big! I am definitely a size 18 in...

Well done for staying on plan and surviving such a long day at work! Shame you forgot the alpens but your food looks yummy regardless! Hope you manage to sleep well tonight - sounds like you could do with a proper nights sleep!xx

Bienvenue!! Hope my diary isn't too too boring! Please excuse my terrible spelling! I've gone 5 years writing very little in English and I find myself Frenching things up all the time!x

I did but I did allow myself 1 naughty chip! Didn't actually enjoy it that much! It's been over 3 months since I've had fast food chips and I think I've gone off them! My SW concoction was so much nicer!

Ah, I think we all do! It's part of being human! Nothing to be ashamed of, even 'skinny people' have treats! You're doing so well too! 4 stone!! :eek: I hope I get there one day :D xx

Hi Kay, After reading all your lovely posts on CT's diary I'm here to sub! Just read your posts from the last few days and I know everyone has said it already but really don't worry about the scales! I am a serial weigher and I'm often 4/5lbs heavier on a night than on a morning! Looking...

I just had the most awesome dinner! I marinated a chicken thigh in soy sauce, lea & perrins and some crushed garlic then oven roasted it. I then boiled some cauliflower & leeks in a stock cube, drained and blitzed with the hand mixer, added some crunchy bacon and finely chopped red onion &...

You are doing so so well!! Well done on all the excersise! You really are motivating me to get of my fat ass and join the gym! Always such an inspiration! You'll def hit your April target with all those low syn red days and I'm sure you'll feel fab on holiday especially as you'll be more...

Just on my way back. Friends have gone on to a bar but I can't really afford to pay a 5er for a coke! At least I managed to do a bit of socialising on the cheap! We went to an American diner. I got a refillable coffee for 2.50, one friend got chicken nuggets and a milkshake and the other got a...

The ratatouille was so good! And really quick too as I had a pack of frozen veg in the freezer :D I watched Freedom Writers last night, the one with Hilary S**** and I cried the whole way through! I had my headphones on as F was watching football and he was actually worried at one point I was...

Oh I'm lucky! Fabien is quite easy to please and leaves his meals up to me! He doesn't like certain veg and would rather not eat than eat salad so I try and bare that in mind but if worst comes to worst he uses it as an excuse to have a take-away! 180k is a steal! She def got lucky there! Oh...

Ok, that's reassuring. My Dad suffered from 2 strokes so I'm always wary of people suddenly having trouble moving etc. Hope your Mum is feeling better today. Food sounds lovely, as always!!x

Oh my gosh, Cheeky! Your poor poor Mium! Did you call anyone? AN ambulance or at least the NHS helpline? I hope she's ok!! It must have been so worrying for you - *big hugs* xxx

Ended up making ratatouille! Quick, easy, tasty & superfree - yey! Def need to make a food plan for next week, really struggle without one!x

Hell yeah you will!! Can't wait to see those pics :D x

Thanks! Will reply more thoroughly later as I'm on my mobile and will Forget half of the things I wanted to say! I'm never hungry pre *week, which thinking about it is probs why I didn't have dinner on Sunday and felt so full all day Tuesday, but when it kicks in I could eat a horse! Patty, I...

Yes! There is a serious lack of housing! Sometimes you turn up for a viewing with another 50 odd people! So discouraging!

I'm so so hungry today! Blasted *week! Red day; Breakfast: banana & raspberry with FFNY Snack: kiwi & banana Lunch: salmon & cabbage Snack: 2 FF yoghurts & a banana & 30g cheese (HEA) Dinner: Chicken drumsticks & cauliflower mash I'm still really hungry! There will be loads more snacking this...

Ahhh I see! Just had a quick look and my FFNY (fat free natural yoghurt) is actually higher in calcium than the milk we have in our fridge. I will bear it in mind though, you are very right, calcium is so important! My Auntie suffers from brittle bones due to her OTT severe diet (she was very...

Hi Patty, well the bacon & egg was actually in the burger... so it went 1/2 the toasted wm roll, slice of bacon, burger, 'fried' egg, & slice of bacon 1/2 toasted wm roll. It was lovely! never apologise for helping!! I know you can have 2 HEs and I do use them, when I feel I need them, but...

Thanks Patty! It definitely is way better than ready meals! To be honest I've never been a fan of ready meals! Red day Breakfast: chopped banana & raspberries with FFNY Lunch: ham salad & fruit salad Snack: gherkins & 2 slices dried lean meat Dinner: wm roll (HEB) bacon & egg burger served...

Had a good food day today, I think. The times of meals always go to whack when I'm on a late shift though and I always feel like I'm being naughtier than on a normal day! Red day: Breakfast: boiled eggs & 2 wmb (HEB) - eggs were almost perfectly done, but could have done being a tiny bit...

Well, it's still over a stone away.... I'll be happy to get my 3 stone award first! A pound at a time, ey ;) xx

Also, glad you enjoyed the Grand Budapest and you managed to stay more or less awake! Well done for resisting temptation!x

Oh not to worry! No way is it fat! I had the same depressing experience last week! In the end I drank lots of water (almost too much!) and everything went back to normal very quickly! x

Wow you look amazing!! What a beautiful lady! There won't be a dry eye at your wedding!!x

Thanks!! Thank you! Thanks, Patty! Haha easily done! I wasn't very clear!! x

Green day: Breakfast: beans on toast (HEB) Snack: kiwi Lunch: wholemeal pasta & salad followed by yoghurt Snack: raspberries Dinner: bean casserole with actifried plantain (HEB oil) followed by rice pudding (HEA) I've got the rice pudding in the slow cooker at the moment. Following a minimins...

Thanks Mrs G! Don't worry!! I remember how stressful Uni work is! You do right to spend your time on that! Minimins is dangerous - I can spend hours on it without noticing! Hope you have a good day at work and manage to get it all finished tomorrow - good luck!xx

I'm feeling much better about it this week! I was a bit down last week but seeing a good loss today has brightened my spirits!

Thanks for crossing your fingers!! It worked!! Yeah definitely! I'd also like to be able to wear more summery clothes without feeling self conscious (i.e. not long sleeves and maybe even shorts!) You are so right about all the extra stuff we can do without having to worry! I'm glad going to the...

Thanks Michelle! I'm actually too happy & excited to sleep! I keep going back and hopping on the scales to make sure I'm not dreaming haha!x

Just had WI and I'm down 2 kg!!!! Thank goodness for that! I'd have been really stroppy otherwise! Now I'm so happy I'm back off to bed!!x

Wow Bahrain sounds amazing! Shame the travel was so shitty! And 3 months of travelling??? WOW!! I'll def be doing some fbook stalking and keeping up with your travel pics etc! Hope you have a fantastic time and enjoy as much Asian cuisine & culture as possible! x

So sorry you are feeling so poorly! Don't worry about coursework, it sounds like you are well on track there and so can definitely take a day off. Shame about not being able to go out with your Mum but I bet she understands better than anyone. Did you have a nice night last night? The wedding...

Red Day Breakfast: 2 x boiled eggs and soldiers (HEB) (overboiled the eggs :cry:gutted!) Snack: banana Lunch: Small portion of Moussaka with salad Snack: gherkins (just discovered it's 20cals for a whole jar!!! not that I'll have the whole jar...but still!) a ff yoghurt & some chicken Dinner...

Hello ladies! Hope everyone is coping with losing 1 hours sleep! I crazily woke up at 6h30 and have been up and a about since! Bit worried about WI tomorrow. Had another good week so wouldn't understand a STS... I've stayed off the scales the past few days...hopefully i'll have a good...

ENJOY!!!!

Well, that's understandable. I'm not sure I'd like to go alone in England either. In France it really is the norm! Although I do tend to go during the day (when there are less people!) Yeah probably would be hard to translate everything all the socio-cultural references! It would probs go over...

Red Day: Breakfast: raspberry, banana & ff natural yoghurt Lunch: Tuna salad followed by kiwi & pineapple fruit salad Snack: mango chunks & a tangerine Dinner: moussaka (parmesan = HEA), cauliflower mash & broccoli x

There's no way I'd feel guilty! I hate waiting around for people to be free (we all seem to have such hectic schedules!). I did that a few times when I first got the card and ended up missing the film altogether! From that point on I decided there's no point, I'd rather go alone! Also, because...

Congratulations!!!! :D :D xxx

Is it sad that I'm excited for your WI?? Well done on another great day and good luck for tomorrow!!x

Haha, he was! You too!x

You can do it Charley!! I just have to say one thing, I too thought I'd come to terms with my looks but I think that is one of the biggest and hurtful walls to break through on this journey. I've always been the fat one so it didn't really bother me any more, I had accepted this is who I...

So I'm back at work! It's funny because everyone else has that Friday feeling and I really don't! Much better for my appetite, being at work! I snack a lot less! I'm also moving more as our office is over 6 floors and I've vowed to never take the lift, unless I'm with a customer haha! I end up...

Yeyyy!! You HAVE to go and see it! I nearly always go to the cinema alone...which may sound quite sad but is pretty normal in Paris! F and I never agree on what film to see (he likes action...I like a good feel good!) It's great that you are able to get your Mum in for free though! I'm totally...

Well done on another distinction! And well done for your the piece of CW you did today! You must be averaging a distinction? I will never understand how you do fast days. I remain in awe! Enjoy your tea!xx

So, went to see the Rom-Com today, it was good but nothing to write home about. Went to the doctors for a thyroid check up this afternoon & I asked him to measure me while I was there. Turns out I'm 4cm taller than I thought I was! I've changed my stats and it's also brought my BMI down a bit...

Thanks Patty! I can't see how anyone could be full from 1 ryvita! I certainly did enjoy my last day of freedom...apart from having those 'back to school' nervous butterflies! It was so great! I wonder why they made such a mediocre trailer for it? Yeah, I'm definitely on tracking more of Wes...

Glad it's not just me who finds that crazy!x

Haha! I always write everything - even when I'm naughty! It just looks like a lot of snacks! And I've just had an orange and another yoghurt hehe. When I read other people's diaries I'm amazed at how little some of them eat! Like, a ryvita for lunch and that's it :eek: x

Red day Breakfast: eggs & wm muffin (HEB) Snack: berries & banana Lunch: chicken breast 'pizza' (topping: SW bbq sauce, 30g cheese (HEA) onions, mushrooms, peppers & courgettes) with spinach, courgettes & cherry tomatoes Snack: 2 crabsticks, slice of ham & yoghut Dinner: 2 chicken drumsticks...

Thanks cheeky. Your post is so amazingly nice and supportive! I don't think it's a bad thing not to have a biological clock and your sister has such a nice idea. I just feel like I want to be pregnant...crazy - I know! Sounds like you are already there on the dog plan too! You are so right...

So sorry to hear you are so achey and feeling sick. Don't over do it at work...it's not your fault the cleaner is on holiday! Congrats on the distinction!!! You must be happy your hard work paid off :D I'm sure you'll pass the next exam how few answers you got wrong last time! Time management...

109...just hopped on now and it's up to 113!! That is after dinner though...but still :eek: I had a really good food day, too! I have been pushing myself to drink more, so I reckon those 3kgs since this morning are explainable... Gaaah! I hope it goes down again tomorrow!x

Bev you are so focused this week! Well done!! (Can you send some focus over to me? haha!). Low syn red days + post *week drop weight...you're in for a fabby loss this week!! x

Thanks Mrs Ginger! Tetris, I know it sounds silly but I read everything you are saying and recognise and agree that it's totally logical but my heart just won't listen to logic haha. Anyway, it won't be just yet, I would like to get down to a healthy BMI first so maybe next year...or the year...

So beautiful!! Glad you had such a nice time! Also, I agree with CT, G reminds me of someone too!!x

Thanks ladies! Crazily enough I really do (for once) feel OK about it! I also looked at a 1lb comparison pic which is always an eye opener!* Having a green day today - so filling! Breakfast: wasn't hungry but had lunch at 12 on the dot! Lunch: Bean casserole with 30g cheese (HEA) (made it in...

I have nothing to add - Patty always gives the best advice! x

Hello lovely ladies! Just had weigh in...only 0.5 kg off but I'm not sweating it! It's still a pound which means I get my 2.5 stone award :D and it takes me out of the 39 BMI range - phewsh!! Not letting this psych me out, as I've been able to sneak at the scales a couple of times I know it's...

If anyone can do it you can!! x

I felt it was a very important piece of dietary information ;) x

Hi Cheeky, Glad work went well. I know how you feel about the hours, I'd rather get mine over and done with over a shorter period, even if it meant doing longer days. Sounds like your boss is taking out her stress on you though - very not cool and def not good management! Glad to see you're...

Hello ladies! Having a risky green day today, despite it being WI tomorrow. I'm not very hopeful for a loss after my sneaky peek the other day and I'm craving green! I'd rather listen to what my body wants and have a green day than push myself through a red day and end up being naughty! Just...

Boys are so naughty!! My husband puts me through this torture on a regular basis, hehe! Well done for staying strong! I have my fingers and toes crossed for your WI!x

Just got in and am so tired! Had such a good night! Lots of giggles and banter! The restaurant we went to was very nice...but paid 40€ for 2 courses, water & a coffee and am still kind of hungry! Not the kind of place where you come out stuffed! Proud of my choices though, all free or...

Hello! I've had a bit of a graze-y day today! Red Day Breakfast: 30g Porridge (HEB) and 160ml skimmed milk (1/2 HEA1) with chopped banana & berries Snack: lots of crab sticks & lean cooked beef Lunch: bowl of left over chilli Snack: boiled egg Dinner out: Starter - poached egg & ham...

Hi Soph, just wanted to wish you a lovely night tonight! I bet you'll look amazing in your dress and all those people who haven't seen you in a while will bring your amazing achievements right back home! You'll be the belle of the ball ;) x

Red day: Breakfast: banana Snack: Strawberries Lunch: char-grilled chicken salad Snack: bite of Fabien's subway sandwich (5 syns?) Dinner: SW BBQ pulled pork with broccoli followed by kiwis (Did the pork in the slow cooker and it has turned out so so so much nicer than it did last time!) x

Thank you thank you thank you for being so supportive! I was so reluctant to write about any of that on here as when I talk to family or friends they just say 'you're too young' and that's the end of the conversation! So nice to know I'm not a freak for wanting a baby and that what I'm feeling...

You are totally right, Cheeky. You DO know what is right for you, and what feels right or wrong. I think it's definitely a positive thing to fight to keep a good standard of living. You are amazing. Well done on your exam, I'm sure you'll pass next time round (100%??? are they crazy???) and...

Oh Soph, I understand how difficult it is, especially when you are forced to think on the short term. I don't really have any pearls of wisdom to offer but I do sympathise!!x

So, I've just been to meet up with my old flat mate. Every time I see her it makes me feel so rubbish! It's my fault really, as I can't help but compare myself to her, but she seems so sorted! She is a year older than me, has a 2 year old son (who is gorgeous!), another one on the way. Her and...

Thanks, Patty! Yeah, I am really enjoying the caramel tea at the moment. I also bought some intense mint green tea which was nice...but very very minty! I do like them when they have a strongish flavour though. I'm not a fan of the fruit ones either, they always smell so much nicer than they...

Ah but I think as a maintainer it would be less embarrassing... In fact having maintainer status is something to be proud of rather than something to hide. Although, that said, I'm not sure I ever want people to know how heavy I once was! x

Definitely! I do feel a little bit safer being in Paris but I have spotted a few peoples diaries on here who come from towns very close to my home town!! I imagine it must be difficult as well for you...you never know, someone on here might be your patient one day!x

Just got paranoid and deleted the pics! Sorry to those of you who didn't catch them!

Hi Bev! I think it's really important that the gym you choose is convenient location wise. My OH and I joined a gym which ended up being 3 buses away from us when we moved! Before it was 1 10 min bus journey away (we do drive but don't have a car in Paris as the transport is good and traffic is...

Hi Bev! I'm always reading your diary! Just shy about posting as you have so many mini friends hehe. Smaller goals are definitely better (when I think I have another 6 stones to lose I feel like crying hahaha). I still have my old 'mechanical' scales too and it's nice seeing the dial go down...

Thaaaaaanks :o I'm trying :D The cupboards are really good! I've also started hiding 'naughty stuff' at the bottom of the fridge in the veg box (i.e. cheese) That way I'm less tempted to snack on it and only rake it out if it's properly worked into a meal! I have all the 'healthy' stuff at eye...

Hahahahhahaha! That would have made for a very interesting wardrobe!! Yes, the mirror was a birthday present back when I was young free and single so it is a bit girly!! Thanks for the compliment *blushes furiously!* x

Hi Cheeky, glad to hear you have finally been diagnosed - must be a relief! I just wanted to say, you are so strong and you have achieved and are still achieving so much, but don't be afraid to let others help you. It's not a sign of weakness! I know it sometimes feels like you can't count on...

Soph, don't stress! You have done so well! If I were you I'd go easy on myself until after your Dads celebrations then on Monday have a good read of the SW books and do a big shop to get your head back in the game... But you've been doing this much longer than me and have achieved so much...

Hey ladies! It does feel fantastic! Here is a pic of me in my RI jeans. They are still a bit tight, I reckon they'll be much more comfortable in a few kilos time! (As you can see, my arms aren't getting any skinnier yet!) Here is me in my linen trousers: Patty, the cupboards thing is...

Thanks ladies! So supportive, as always! Had great evening! I've been sorting through my old clothes and the majority fit! I've def lost less from my arms as some things are still tight but I found the infamous RI jeans and they fit!!! I have been jumping up and down for the last hour! Poor F...

Charleeeeey, I've just found such a motivating read! I was feeling a bit down and it's just totally re-motivated me! I'd really recommend you read it: The Science of Willpower Some bits of it really made me think of you: "Losing weight is almost always a consequence of making good choices —...

Thanks, Patty! Don't be fooled by my spring clean though! It is very rare that I'm that thorough! I have just read the most amazing article and really encourage everyone to read it! The Science of Willpower - it's a real eye opener! x

I am so embarrassed. I can't even tell you how many chicken drumsticks I have eaten this evening. Ok, so they're free, but I've definitely gone to extremes! I don't know what happened, I must just be too good of a cook! They were too tasty to stop! Result being that there are no left overs...

CT, can I be nosey and ask what you put in your pasta bake? Mine never come out very nice!!x

Great that you are so inspired by your subject! Have a lovely evening with your friends, try and relax and enjoy yourself - you deserve it!x

Hmmm, free was used very very loosely! F and I have subscriptions so we pay 20€ a month and can see as many films as we like! Considering 1 ticket for 1 person for 1 film we normally get our moneys worth! Yeah, not expensive but it all adds up! A candle here, a cushion there and I'm bankrupt...

Sounds like we have the same problem, hun! My OH is the same, I was away last weekend and he had 5 kebabs - 5 while i was away!!! And he didn't put on any weight! Every time I see him eating naughty stuff or huge portions I want to do the same! So unfair! I'm lucky as he doesn't like chocolate...

Woow size 10! You must be ecstatic!! Hope WI went well x

Thanks, Cheeky! You should definitely see it if you get the chance when it comes out on DVD. I really enjoyed it...but I'm not hard to please! I was meant to be a good girl and go to the cinema again this morning (it's free, I have no money and I enjoy it!) but the line I take to get to the...

Thanks Patty! Good thinking Nurse Ginger :D. Must be nice to have a bit of medical reasoning instead of having really random hypotheses whilst losing weight (because lets face it, we all do it!) I'll try and put a pic up tomorrow. You've almost lost 4 stone! it's amazing! I can't wait until I'm...

Sorry to hear you're not feeling so good! I think you really deserved your treat last night and you are remarkable for getting on with your work despite feeling icky! Hope you feel better soooon!!x

Thanks, Mrs Ginger! I weigh myself quite early and then go back to sleep and sometimes think I've dreamt it! I'm wondering if it's the Levothyroxine that I take which gives me such good losses? I just got a pair of linen trousers out of the cupboard to wear today and they are far too big! I...

So, got back on my Monday WIs and I've lost another 2kgs! It's totally thanks to last weeks *week and a pfairy visit this morning but I'm so happy! I am so close to being "obese" rather than "morbidly obese" now! I can't wait for that! Also can't wait to be back at 103 kg and get my ass into...

Patty, Parisians are so skinny! They also wear a lot of black which makes them look even skinnier! It is very rare that you come across a 'fat person' never mind someone as heavy as me! When I go back to my home town in England I'm always shocked by the difference! (Over 2/3s of the population...

Oooh, am I allowed to know which book? Or is that forbidden by the Mini supervisors? You are are so good at hopping back on the bandwagon! I'm still so scared of falling off it completely! And while I am enjoying SW so much and coping saying no, I might as well make the most of it! I also know...

Looking beautiful, Bev!!x

So, I had a really nice day yesterday. Went with a friend and her work friend on a little day trip to visit a castle. We were walking around for 3 hours in the woods&gardens trying to find it. When I eventually had reception I looked it up on google and we discovered the castle was bombarded...

Hey Cheeky! Yeah the pollution is terrible but yeah I'm fine! Despite the health warnings we have been having picnics and stuff outside in the Sun... At the end of the day whether I'm inside or outside I'm breathing the same air! Yeah, it was really nice of her! I definitely do need to work on...

Hi Pomette! Thanks for the advice! Don't worry, I won't be offended if you don't post haha. Minis is so addictive, I can understand you wanting to reduce your time on here! Compliments are really hard to cope with! Glad I'm not the only one who finds this! Pom, I think in a way it was...

Haha, you are so right! In hindsight, my post was ridiculous! I was just annoyed at myself because I was planning on going straight to bed when I got in! But really, 2 mini rolls are nothing! x

Just had another mini roll!! This time with tomato though! Oh well, just means I've used all my HEs! Probs not in the most effective way but as I had such a light lunch I'm sure it'll be fine! Really am going to bed now, before I can persuade myself to eat something else!!x

Grrr just wrote a post that wouldn't publish! Will reply to you lovelies tomorrow, just wanted to write down food before I forget! Breakfast: wm muffin with 1/2 tin of beans Snack: banana Lunch: M&S 2 person fruit salad (all for me!) Dinner: small JP with 1/2 tin beans, 30g cheese & salad...

Sounds lush! I really miss supernoodles! Might have to ask my Mam to post some over.... haha!x

It's crazy - right?! Even D mentioned it when I was in Lyon! Before, when I got in the lift in her building I'd subconsciously have my back to the mirror - every time! Last time I was there though I looked at myself every time we were in the lift to fix my hair or have a critical look at my...

Seconded!! Love the dress, too! x

Thanks, Patty! So supportive and full of sound advice - as always!!! Very lucky to have you subscribed to my diary! Same goes for all of you! Where would I be without you??! xx

Thanks, Patty! I'll def check that out! Funnily enough my manager mentioned it to me today... She first of all made a comment out loud in front of other team members 'Sophie - you've lost loads of weight!' I felt so awkward, went bright red and just pretended not to have heard.....AWKWARD...

Confession time. Like a few of my Mini friends I have been naughty! Had a leaving lunch for a colleague at work and so another colleague made lunch for everyone. And she made quiche - QUICHE!! I tried to be good and had lots of salad but I was so hungry I couldn't resist! I had a slither of...

Hey, Mrs Ginger! I sure hope so! As I say, it's just such a surreal thought! Great that you feel more outgoing though. I imagine I might well be the same... Already I feel much more confident with my body (even if I am becoming more critical!) In a way I think that losing that first chunk of...

Hi Michelle! Unfortunately we're not so lucky today! Pollution levels have soared over the last few days and there are now loads of health warnings! The government have advised people to not exercise outside and they've made all public transport free for the next few days as an incentive for...

Oooops, forgot to mention, Patty, I didn't take my measurements right before I started but I did take them in August and I have them written down! I might have to re-measure myself now and compare....

Hi Patty! I sure hope so!! I think I have a long long way before I discover my hip bones unfortunately! and the bath! but I am looking forward to those moments (however surreal and unattainable they feel at the moment!) Something I did notice while I was staying in Lyon is the last time I was...

Hi Cheeky! Very true! I consistently put on a stone per year as of my 10th birthday....terrible! The large majority of my family are/have spent a lot of their lives overweight. I have an Auntie who was a size 24 at the age of 15 though and ended up going the other way! She lost all the weight on...

Thanks for the lovely message, Patty! Giving up smoking was hard, but in a way it was easier than dieting! I know it's strange but the thing is that I could remember my pre-smoker life whereas I really can't imagine what my body will look like under 103 kgs (my slimmest, when I last stopped...

Hey ladies! Just had to show you the beautiful view from my office last night! (I have finally worked out how to upload it!!) I am very lucky!!

Ok, it didn't! Ooops! It just says I'm not logged in or I don't have permission...oh well!

Trying to post a pic from my phone...not sure if it has worked...

Thyroid issues suuuuck! They really mess with your head! Must admit my treatment has been so much better in France. They are very quick to send you to do xrays etc and to see specialists if you need to. The only problem is that you pay upfront and get re-reimbursed a week later, rather than...

No way could I stop at one spoonful!!! I'd end up eating the whole cake!! :o

How nice that you are settling into a routine :) It's great that everything is working out for you! It must be nice to detect patterns like that in your weight loss. It's such a shame to deprive yourself of swimming when you actually enjoy it and it is doing your body good...I'd say go for it...

Cheesy garlic bread: drool! Banana split: drool! That sounds amazing! and for so few syns!! Well done! Glad you managed to talk to your friend. I really find talking helps. Especially when you've known her for so long. I'm lucky as my best friend has had very similar experiences to me (we're...

Charley, no matter how full I am, seeing your food pics always give me food envy! xx

Hey Cheeky, I don't really have much experience with credit cards but if you can use it to your advantage then why not? Maybe just re-talk it over with your bank (can't find English word.....bank advisor???) to get an expert opinion. I think it's definitely good to do research. Unfortunately...

Thanks, Cheeky!.You are so right/ I am still really embarrassed that I ever started smoking. I was so against it growing up and it used to drive me crazy when my Dad smoked and so wanted him to stop! I blame it partially on being in France... The whole attitude to smoking is so different, so...

Hi CT, Don't forget, you are the one who has actually lost the weight - not SW! You are the important one in the equation and you are so determined and applied that I know that not going to group is not going to make a slight difference...the only pounds being added on will be added onto your...

Believe me ladies - it was SO hard! I had a little niggling thought in my head 'you have a whole week to get the cake off before weigh in' but it just wouldn't have been worth it! I am really enjoying all the fresh fruit & veg with SW and I want to keep appreciating fresh food and natural sugar...

Thanks ladies! I have just over come another massive task: refusing chocolate fudge cake! It's a colleagues birthday so she brought a cake in and someone actually brought it to my desk so I could have a piece. There was no way I was eating it but having it sit there and look at me was sooo...

I have never had such a strange dream! Yeah, I definitely will be be bringing F with me!! So just had my WI and...................I've lost 2kgs! :party0048: I'm really surprised as I'm pretty sure *week is lurking round the corner! Soooo, this means I get my 2 stone award and my club 10 -...

You have taken the words out of my head!! I get exactly what you mean!! I was just trying to explain it to my OH then I came across your post! Glad I'm not the only one as he really didn't get it!! xx

That's outrageous! France is really bad for a lot of things (and I mean A LOT) but it's workers rights laws are amazing! You're literally shooed off the property when your shift had finished!! Bless you, really don't take it to heart. It's obvs your boss who has a problem - not you! She's just...

I hear ya, sister!!

There might be a couple of bends in the tunnel but the light is there - keep on going! Well, the thing is my friend, we'll call her D, lives in Lyon. So I go down quite regularly (there is a new train company in France which is really cheap - 20€ return for a 300 mile journey on a TGV, so only...

Thanks, Mrs Ginger! And thank you, Cheeky! That's so touching! To be honest I am so lucky at the moment, everything is almost too good! I'm sure you'll see the same happen soon! Had a chilled day today. Started with brunch on the balcony then cycled to Parc de la Tête d'Or, had a picnic and...

Hey! I'm in Lyon! Had such a lovely day - I even got a bit sunburnt as I totally wasn't expecting it to be too hot! Had a good food day too as we went to the supermarket together! Breakfast: Apple, grated carrots & Lunch: chicken salad & free strawberry yoghurt Dinner: chicken & veg curry...

Well done, Bev! 5 stone - that's amaaazing!!xx

Just had my jacket potato - it was looooooooooooooooooooooooovely! I used both HEAs again :o but they are there to use! And only used one syn today so it should be fine :D x

Definitely a good idea! And such a good idea to plan it into your day so you can make the chips & salad at home. Enjoy it!!! x

Sounds AMAZING! Also sounds like you're enjoying yourself more than previous times and you have been brilliant food-wise! Sounds like lots of bragging is in order :D!! x

Hey guys! Bit boring today, don't have much to moan about! Had a straight forward day. Nice weather again so had another picnic on the esplanade. Managed to clean the house and do some ironing before going to work this morning which means I can relax a bit tonight! Just need to pack my...

I am definitely going bankrupt on this diet! I'm spending so much money on food, it's crazy! And because so much of it is fresh food it means more trips to the supermarket! Although I did quit smoking in November (another terrible Parisian influence...I'm sure I would never have started if I'd...

I agree! It's such a different story when you're hungry! I'm so paranoid that I always bring loads of fruit to work and make sure I have something I really want to eat. So many of my colleagues often have a typically French 'social lunch' in one of the restaurants near work and if I'm not...

Thanks for subbing!!xx

Hi Bev! I'm sure they will have flown far far away!! I love red days and Chris' meal sounds really yummy!!xx

Hey Cheeky, hope you're feeling ok today xx

Saw the pic on facebook....can't say I feel sorry for you! Have a great time :D x

SW chicken pizza!

Haha, I made a bean casserole and ate it for 3 meals in 2 days....my husband almost re-packed my suitcase and sent me on another holiday!!

Welcome, Belletabbycat! It's frustrating - right?? Perhaps there is something you could do cheaply/for free. I know for languages there are loads of free resources (some better than others), perhaps you could find something like that related to something you'd like to do? What is it you'd like...

Charley, that food looks lush! I've just had my dinner but those photos are making me hungry!! How did you make the cauliflower mash? Sounds yummy! xx

Well done! You sound so prepared for this trip! I'm sure your flight nibbles won't cause any damage and yey for the P fairy!! Hope you have a lovely time and manage to sleep on the bed (and I hope the bed is long enough!) x

Thanks, Patty! Work was fine today. However, I've been in my current job for 21 months now and it's starting to become a bit too routine. I decided that it's a good thing that it's quite steady as it means I have more breathing space and can concentrate on me, my health and my well-being. My...

Hi Cheeky. Sorry to hear everything has been so un-organised and that you are being messed around so much. Especially considering it's such an important issue! It's that fighting spirit, not taking 'no' for an answer and your tried & tested 'I'm not giving up' attitude that makes me sure that...

Charley you are doing so so well! Don't beat yourself up!! You are amazing for turning yourself around! It takes such a big effort, everyone here appreciates that! xx

Thanks ladies!! I really am happy! Had quite a good green day today: Breakfast: FF fromage blanc with 1tsp honey & loads of cinnamon Snack: Orange + bite of a home made chocolate muffin a colleague made (couldn't not taste it, would have drawn too much attention so literally had a small bite...

Minimins I'm hoooome!! And I'm lighter than when I left :D I lost 1kg!!!!!! That's 2.2lbs! I'm ecstatic!! Was really worried about WI and was even considering leaving it this week but I'm going to Lyon this weekend so thought I'd better face it sooner than later - and I lost 1kg!! Had a...

We're boarding! Just want to update food quickly: Breakfast: fat free fromage frais with banana Lunch: chicken, lettuce & parmesan with a few crutons & olive oil dressing (probs 4syns if I use oo as HEB! Snack: ham & raspberries Not so bad! Here comes paella!!!

Just had to add, it'll be strange stopping Minimins cold turkey for 4 days! x

Thaaaaaaaanks! Yeah, not feeling too bad about the cheese on toast, as long as it doesn't become a regular occurrence! Just got in from work, shattered and have so much to do before I leave tomorrow morning (I go straight from work so need to have everything ready!) Just wanted to quickly...

Hi Cheeky, don't worry about missing work! At the end of the day you are only human and it's any employers responsibility to make sure they have mechanisms in place for it not to cause an issue. I understand that it's stressful from a financial point of view but, as Patty says, a couple of days...

So, last night I was still awake at midnight (very rare for me!) and I was all of a sudden really hungry! Instead of being reasonable and having some more fruit I decided I just had to have cheese on toast and, as I hadn't used any HEs, managed to convince myself it was OK. So, not the worst...

Hello everyone :D!! So nice to see so many posts! It's very encouraging! Cheeky, you're so right! I promise on my next green day (probs post-Barça) I will have as much superfree as I do on red days :angel09: Tetris, haven't dared try EE as of yet (I've still got the old-style books, so think...