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Week 5 WI: -4.25lbs! Very happy as that's two days early and I'm 1lb off losing 2st! Having this weekend off the diet as I'm going to Liverpool with my hubby for an early Valentine's getaway. Straight back on on Monday though!

Week 4 WI: -1lb A bit disappointed but I always have one week where my body needs to slow down.

Weighed in early this week for logistical reasons and I've lost 3.75lbs! So happy as it's only been 5 days and that takes me over the 1.5st lost mark!

I used to do Exante but SnS have so much more choice x

Am I? That's sad. No wonder it's so quiet! 🙈 Another good day diet wise. Long day at work so I did a Lifestyle day: B: Chocolate mint shake L: Chocolate shake D: Two boiled eggs S: Chocolate truffa bar 2.5l water

Week 2 WI result: -5.75lbs! That's 18lbs in 2 weeks. I'm thrilled! I'd be happy with 3lbs this week to make it 1.5st but I'm expecting a small loss.

Day 14! Goodness, I haven't managed two weeks 100% in forever! I really think being able to have a Lifestyle day when I'm struggling has been the key. Just hopped on the scales (I can't stay off them!) and I'm almost 5lbs down so it's looking like another good week! I've started saving keto...

Day 13! Almost time for weigh in again. Yesterday I did a Lifestyle day and had three packs and a low carb meal (100g tuna steak and 200g of asparagus and sprouts). It was nice to eat something solid and savoury! We have a family member coming to stay next week so I may do a week of Lifestyle so...

Monday is a good day to start. Looking forward to hearing how you get on.

Just did my measurements and I've lost 8 inches! 4 inches off my waist 😃

Thank you! I'm definitely trying to do it sooner rather than later. I said I would get to 30 fat but that ship has sailed! X

Have you ever done one before? The first time is always the best. Good luck and thank you for following! X

Day 11 and it looks like I'm down 3.5lbs this week already! 😊

Hi Mini, I'm okay, how are you? I'm just reflecting on why I'm at this stage again. Just read back through my whole diary and I'm so angry at myself for having to go on this stupid diet again! I'm determined this will be the last time. The big losses attract me but the crux of it is that I...

Actually today is Day 10 😂

Day 10 and still going strong!

angie-bum! There I was looking for info about keto and I find you again! Looks like you are smashing it! Gem x

Another good day under my belt (just kidding - I'm too fat for a belt 😂)! 100% on plan and feeling good! I'm thinking about switching to a keto diet soon as I need to change the way I deal with food and avoiding it completely is not going to help me do that. A keto diet seems a good option as...

Thank you! X

Hi everyone, Is anyone still around here? I'm looking to switch to keto from a VLCD (also low carb) so looking for some keto buddies! angie-bum, I'm back again! Are you still doing keto? Gem x

Thank you, Mini! Day 8 and it's WI day! I 'treated' myself to a Lifestyle day yesterday so had 3 packs and two hard boiled eggs. It felt like a treat but still on plan. I weighed this morning and lost 12.25lbs! So happy with that and it takes me into the next stone down which is great. Hoping...

Wow. It's been over 2 years but I am back! Heavier than ever but determined to succeed this time. I'm doing a VLCD at the moment and just finishing Day 7 (first week WI is tomorrow). I feel good and I feel positive! This time I'm not doing it to look good, I'm doing it for my health. My...

Where are yoooooooou? I'm back again for one final go! X

I'm back! It's been ages and my weight has ballooned again so I'm back for one final go at the VLCD. I've got a month's supply and I'm rating to go - I'll be starting Tuesday. Is anyone still about? Xx

No, not long at all! Just 6 more shifts at work yay!

I'm so excited! It's my 30th so had to do something special! X

Off to Athens in a week so working my way off the diet this week. Just doing two packs a day and a low calorie meal. Have gained the water already but my clothes still fit the same so not worrying too much. Will hop straight back on when I return!

Another 3lbs off this week - that's makes 1.5st yay!

Another 3lbs off for me. Nefertari - 8lbs lost, 6lbs to go Lara1986 - to get to 10st, 8.5lbs to go MandyLupton - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go Louloubelle1978 - 9.5lbs lost, 4.5lbs to go lottiebird - 3.5lbs lost, 10.5lbs to go Lady73 - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go LucyNewMum - 8.5lbs lost, 8.5lbs to...

So sorry to hear your sad news xxx

We'll get as close as we can :) I'm going to Athens so going to try and relax about food but keep carbs fairly low if possible!

Still going. Really want to see the 16s before I go away in just over two weeks. Need to lose 8lbs though - might be a tall order!!!

Well done Lara - you can definitely do this! X

Thank you! Yes, it's strange how it goes. I'm very determined this time! X

Well done amybonbon! X

Nefertari - 5lbs lost, 9lbs to go Lara1986 - to get to 10st MandyLupton - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go Louloubelle1978 - 7.5lbs lost, 6.5lbs to go lottiebird - 3.5lbs lost, 10.5lbs to go Lady73 - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go LucyNewMum - 8.5lbs lost, 8.5lbs to go amybonbon - 11lbs lost, 6lbs to go...

I've lost 1st 4lbs so far. I had lost another 2st before this round of VLCD as well. I'm aiming for another 3.5st as that will put me at my lowest ever adult weight. Will then decide if I want to lose any more x

Ooh, I love Dublin! It's my 30th and my hubby is taking me to Athens <3

I too have three weeks until a holiday - we can do it! Xx

2lbs off! Hoping for a whoosh next week :D

Another 2lbs off for me! Hoping for a whoosh next week! x Nefertari - 5lbs lost, 9lbs to go Lara1986 - to get to 10st MandyLupton - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go Louloubelle1978 - 7.5lbs lost, 6.5lbs to go lottiebird - 3.5lbs lost, 10.5lbs to go Lady73 - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go LucyNewMum -...

Thanks so much! X I think it's Day 16 today? Am still going strong anyway. So excited to get on the scales on Monday morning!!!

Well done, losers! :D Lara - anything is possible! Xx

What a dream! I don't think I've ever been a size 8! I'm a daily weigher - just can't stay off the damned things! It keeps me motivated though xx

They hanks hun - too many Ls lol xx

Thank you hun! Seem to be 2lbs down since yesterday! It's flying off!!!

Nefertari - 3lbs lost, 11lbs to go Lara1986 - to get to 10st MandyLupton - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go Louloubelle1978 - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go lottiebird - 4.25lbs lost, 9.75lbs to go Lady73 - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go LucyNewMum - 0lbs lost, 17lbs to go amybonbon - 7lbs lost, 10lbs to go

Of course, and well done! Is the stone include no the 7lbs you've lost? X

3lbs off for Week 2 - exactly what I wanted. Onwards to Week 3!

3lbs off for me x Nefertari - 3lbs lost, 11lbs to go Lara1986 - to get to 10st MandyLupton - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go Louloubelle1978 - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go lottiebird - 4.25lbs lost, 9.75lbs to go Lady73 - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go LucyNewMum - 0lbs lost, 17lbs to go

I must admit that the walk to the bus stop is only 5mins but my calves ache so much and I feel exhausted when I get there!

Yeah, that's a good idea. If hate it to slow down my losses but I want to get into the habit too. I'll see how I feel after tomorrow. Thinking just 20mins on the bike and then some light weights to tone up

Day 13 today and the scales are definitely on the move. I'm finding daily weighing is really helping me. It's 3lbs so far which is what I wanted this week so I'm dead chuffed. Will weigh in officially in the morning. Going back to the gym tomorrow. Not sure how it will go as just walking to the...

Well done, that's fabulous! And well done on resisting the roast dinner - always a challenge! X

Welcome! I've added you to the list X Nefertari - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go Lara1986 - to get to 10st MandyLupton - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go Louloubelle1978 - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go lottiebird - 4.25lbs lost, 9.75lbs to go Lady73 - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go LucyNewMum - 0lbs lost, 17lbs to go

It's the weekend, wooooo! :bliss: Had a peek at the scales this morning and I've hit the stone off mark :D official weigh in is Monday so hoping for 2lbs more. Week 2 is always a slow one for me. I'm really surprised at how focused I am - I work in an office and there is always food being...

Any more joiners? X

Another long day at work done. Just one more day and it's the weekend! I'm so focused right now - I'm really surprising myself!

Me too! Just 1lb gives me my first stone! X

Absolutely! I'm 1lb off my first stone so to be nearly 2st down at the end of October would be amazing!

It's good to have people to do this with. My friend has just restarted so have her motivational texts to spur me on! X

That's so true. I've lost nothing yet this week but expected it in Week 2. Still 4 days to go! X

Welcome! I've put you down for a stone? X Nefertari - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go Lara1986 - to get to 10st MandyLupton - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go Louloubelle1978 - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go lottiebird - 4.25lbs lost, 9.75lbs to go Lady73 - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go

Well done Hun! Don't forget to update the list with your result - just copy and paste and change the numbers :)

Definitely like that idea. I feel so positive this time but I'm a disappearing dieter - determined to see it through this time! Have been saintly so far. No move on the scales yet this week but did lose a lot last week. Hoping for at least 3lbs to stay on track! How are you girls getting on? Xx

Ooh! Perfect timing then! Yes, I've finished (for now) - graduated from my MA :D Still thinking of a PhD but in a year or so. Got married at the end of July so looking to get in a position to buy a house and start a family - more incentive to lose weight! So glad you are still here! :) xx

I do that too - it's my only treat! It's okay as long as you only have one I find. Can bring on the hunger if you have more xx

I was going to say that 35lbs in a month is one hell of an optimistic target lol! So sorry to hear the bad news! Hugs xxx Welcome! X Nefertari - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go Lara1986 - to get to 10st MandyLupton - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go Louloubelle1978 - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go lottiebird -...

Good for you! I took up crocheting when I last did the VLCD - keeps the hands busy and out of the fridge! I do a lot of knitting now which helps! X

Welcome! X Nefertari - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go Lara1986 - to get to 10st MandyLupton - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go Louloubelle1978 - 0lbs lost, 35lbs to go lottiebird - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go

Are you still around Hun? I'm back on the VLCD and looking for some familiar faces :) xx

Really well, thank you! Week 1 weigh was a 13lbs loss! :bliss: How about you? X

Yay! Any more takers? Nefertari - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go Lara1986 - to get to 10st

I don't mind if you just set yourself the challenge of being 10st or less :) It's so quiet on this forum...

Thought I'd join you as I'm a Monday weigher. Just completed Week 1 and lost 13lbs! So happy! I started an October Challenge thread but no-one has joined :( Are any of you with me? Xx

Oh yes, the caring relative pep talk! I hate that. We've got to do it this time. Positive thoughts! If anyone is interested, I've started an October challenge thread - please join me! First week weigh in and I lost 13lbs! So pleased!

Can I be the first to start an October challenge? I'm raring to go! I'd like to lose a stone. If someone else has already started a challenge, let me know xx Nefertari - 0lbs lost, 14lbs to go

Thank you! You can do it too :) We'll all crack it this time! Xx

Photos to follow then! Glad to have you here xx

I'm finding it pretty easy actually - Day 1 was the killer. Worst headache ever! Good luck Hun x

Hellooooo :waves: Like you, I lost on Cambridge a few years ago (7st) but gained it all back and more. I've been yo-yo-ing for years and have decided to give it one last shot. I'm 12lbs down on Day 5 so it's going well. We'll do it this time lovely! Xx

5 days into the VLCD! I've started a new diary in the Slim and Save forum if anyone wants to follow my progress: http://www.minimins.com/slim-save-diaries/346131-nefertaris-final-fat-fighting-chance.html

Hi everyone! It's good to be back on Minis! I'm a professional dieter - I've tried everything! I've never had good results because I can't stick to any plan. The only one I had any success with was a VLCD. A few years ago, I managed to lose 7st in 6 months but, guess what, I gained it all...

Everything is good, thank you! Lots of plans including moving in the new year. The cupcakes went down really well and it was nice to see everyone after the wedding but I still would have preferred a pub lunch! The restaurant staff made it a bit of a kerfuffle but it was still lovely. Here's...

Thank you ladies! I'm off to a good start - 4lbs off this week so far! :D

I would love to! Happy anniversary! Same shoes - they were cream with a red heart on the front. This is my favourite photo :D x

I'm back and back at work, boo! Honeymoon was AMAZING! Had the best time and did so much! We got our professional photos through as well. This is my favourite: Back to reality now though and I'm back on my diet today. Aiming to lose 2st by my 30th birthday at the beginning of November. Feeling...

Having the best time on our honeymoon! Sorrento has been magical! Heading off to Rome tomorrow but just thought I'd pop a couple of photos up for you: This is me with my lovely husband (eeeeeeeee!) and my mum and then with my maid of honour x

Just picked up the cakes: They're delicious! Had to taste test... Had my hen party last night - we took a boat on the Norfolk Broads. It was amazing! My maid of honour and my mum arranged it all. So amazing! One of the hens snapped this glamorous shot of me without my knowledge: So...

Aaaaargh! Two sleeps to go!

The weather is looking good so far so fingers crossed!

I can't wait! 10 days to go - it's the final countdown now!

We're spending 7 nights in Sorrento and the rest in Rome. Got heaps planned including walking up Vesuvius, a boat trip to Capri and a drive down the Amalfi Coast in a Fiat 500!

We were going to but it's so slow and while it is comfortable, it's tiny and 11 days would be a bit much!

We're staying at a posh hotel at the airport. Should be lovely!

Of course I won't forget! :D Yes, off to Italy the next morning for 10 glorious nights! <3

Thanks guys! I'm still gymming away. Really do enjoy it! I go three times a week and do 30mins cardio and 45mins-1hr of strength training. Really want to knuckle down when I'm back from my honeymoon and get to goal. I've been yo-yoing for too long now! I'd like to see 14st by my birthday in...

29th :) And about the dress... I had a nightmare. I still couldn't fit into it a couple of weeks ago (miles off - very small sizing didn't help) so contacted them to exchange to a larger size. They had discontinued it! So I tried a different one which I actually love more and it fits perfectly...

Things are good! 16 days until the wedding, eeeeek! In the camper at the moment actually - Weston-super-Mare for some pre-wedding relaxation. I'm knitting hehe! X

Still gymming and still loving it! Losing inches rather than weight but I don't mind that. 4 weeks today it's the wedding!!! Anyone else still here?

Loved my second session at the gym! And I've lost 5lbs in total the week! :yay:

No, it's all the big beefy weightlifting guys!

I like the rowing machine! It's my favourite! Would do 30mins on that but Mike uses the treadmill for 30mins and the bikes are behind him whereas the rowing machine is the other side of the room - I'm still too scared to be on my own!

I did 30mins cardio (exercise bike) and then an hour of various weights (all arms) and some time on the rowing machine. I loved it! It was like playing on a whole load of toys and didn't feel like exercise at all!

Loved the gym!!! So glad I loved it! I'm really looking forward to going again tomorrow after work. 4lbs off this week so far! :D

I really hope so. I feel like I've been stuck at this point for so long now! 1 step forward, 3 steps back!

No, I shall be doing lean protein and veg/salad and I joined the gym today! Aiming for at least 3 times a week. My friend is going to come with me and Mike has joined too :)

Holiday was great! Much needed relaxation. Monday is the day - I'll be going for it for the 8 weeks remaining and try and get as much weight off as possible. I'm aiming for a stone. Going to join the gym too! Yes, I have my dress! I went for this one in the end: What do you think? X

Well...you know me...diet disaster! Did not go back on the shakes. Just don't want to do it again! My mum's found a local woman who will do us 60 cupcakes for £50 - bargain! And EVERYONE has accepted! Full house at the wedding! Just over 9 weeks to go, aaaaaargh! We're off to Tunisia for a...

I'm still here - just lost my way a bit but I'm feeling super motivated today! I want 10lbs off by Easter!

Thank you hun! I really hope so!

Definitely! I'm going to order it this week, eeeek! I know it's taking a big chance ordering it in the size I hope to be by the wedding but I'm much smaller on the top than my hips and this dress is only fitted down to the waist so it should be fine. I'm ordering a 16 and I'm an 18 top, 20...

Result for the week was a whopping 7lbs off! So pleased! :D Full on SW this week so let's hope the losses continue! X

I have! Going to look at it properly on Tuesday. Might even try it on ;) x

Thanks for the tips and support, everyone! Had a good day today food wise - I stuck to my food plan and I don't feel deprived at all. I'm looking forward to shopping at the weekend and getting lots of SW friendly food in!

Thanks everyone! It's so nice to have such lovely motivating comments :) I'm focusing on cutting back on rubbish this week as I'm preparing to do my first SW shop at the weekend. Does anyone have any tips about handy syn free snacks etc? And how to keep the shopping bill down? I have lost 4lbs...

Hey everyone! I'm coming here in search of a lifestyle change that will get me to my goal wedding weight - I'm getting married to my best friend and love of my life on 29th July this year and I want to lose at least 3st 5lbs by that time. I've been on VLCDs and TFR diets in the past and I'm...

Missing the not having to think about meals! Just thinking, in 5 months I could be in the 12s...

The VLCD way is calling me again - I'm really not sure I can do this healthy eating lark :(

I'm not sure about freezing - I'll have to look it up. I'll make no more than 50. Our guest list is 49 and I don't think they'll all come. Potentially 30 definites. I'm going to make a mini cake as the top tier for Mike and I to have that evening and then cupcakes for us all for after lunch...

Mine is made now too! We're going for a meal after the wedding - not a reception, just a celebration lunch. I was hoping the invites would arrive today but still nothing. I was going to get them all written and sent! I need to get gifts for the bridesmaids, bouquets ( I'm planning on making...

Still no movement on the scales but TOTM made a decidedly untimely appearance so that explains the lack of scale movement. Day off today - I'm going to do the housework and make Mike a Valentine's card. And then I'll be looking at wedding stuff - it's taking over my life!

Stayed the same this week. I was expecting it after my mammoth first week loss but I'm still disappointed. I've set myself the target of being 17'4 by Sunday so that means I need to get 3lbs off. It's not impossible but it's a long shot! I really must log in on the laptop so I can update my...

I think I'll leave it until a month before - I get a free facial so I'd love to have glowing skin for the wedding! No weight loss this week yet but after the 8lbs last week, my body is probably having a break!

I'm so excited! It's all coming together! He's just surprised me with a spa day for my friend and I to use before the wedding. He spoils me rotten!

No, we decided hotels would be more romantic! I've picked the style of dress I want but not going to buy until the end of April - want to see how much progress I've made at that point!

There really isn't! I should have got married years ago haha! It's a coming together now. Venues booked, guest list done, invitations orders, photographer booked, bridesmaid dresses sorted. Honeymoon booked!!! We're off to Sorrento for 7 nights with trips to Pompeii and Capri and then 3 nights...

Who knew a wedding was all I needed to keep me focused? ;)

8lbs off for my first week back on the wagon! If I can just lose 2lbs a week now I'll be in the 13s for the wedding! My aim is 14'7 which will be my lowest ever adult weight - anything more is a bonus!

Aww thanks Hun x

Thanks Hun x it is indeed my hubby to be - 6 months today until the wedding eeeek! X

I feel like I've got my head in the game now - second day of being good and 4lbs down already! Determined to be 14st by my wedding. 6 months tomorrow! That's 6 months to lose 4st 1lb and I'm 4lbs down already! That's 2 1/4lbs a week. I'm sure I can do it! I'm going to have a damn good try...

Thank you! Feel much slimmer than the last time!

I graduated today 4st lighter than the last time - proud moment for many reasons!

Not sure I'll manage that as graduation is in two weeks but I'm going to try!

Ha! I wish! 17'8 but onwards and downwards! No going backwards this time! In other news, we took the camper over to the Isle of Wight at the weekend - it was great fun! We went hunting for dinosaur fossils :geek:

4lbs off this week! I really need to update my stats and ticker. Not accurate at all!

Aww, thanks hun! X I really hope it does work, F - I never imagined I could be a runner!

Did Day 2 of C25k today - it was so hard in the driving rain and howling wind but I felt really good afterwards. How is everyone else doing? X

I'm back! Started Couch to 5k yesterday and I've lost 3lbs already so all systems are go!

You too, Caz! How are things? X

Thank you, ladies! How is everyone getting on this close to Christmas? I'm just trying to maintain and seem to be managing...just about! Bought this dress for graduation: I thought it looked quite Egyptian-y - what do you think? X

Got my results today. 88% on my dissertation which means I've passed my MA with distinction! So happy! :bliss:

Thanks hun! That sounds yummy - I know Tesco Diets do a Med diet xx

That's true. I'm still much lighter than I was at the beginning of the year when I started. 4 sizes smaller! I'm thinking of WW as I tend to go off track on SW, using it as an excuse to eat loads of pasta! WW usually have good deals on in the New Year too. I just need some structure because...

15s are looking unlikely. Not in that time. Although I'm going to join some form of slimming club in the New Year so you never know! If I could get to 16'5, I'd be Class I Obese which would be great. Then the next stop is just 'Overweight'!

Really struggling diet-wise. Wrong time of year I suppose! Just trying to maintain over Christmas then it's all systems go in the New Year. I'd love to be in the low 16s for graduation on 23rd Jan. I get my MA result on Wednesday. Eeeeeeeeek!

There are areas that need redoing. The cowl join where I've picked up the stitches is horrendous! It looks shocking on. Yes, it is stocking stitch - the cuffs and bottom band are garter stitch though.

Yes, finished! Knitted it a size smaller to inspire me though so it's too tight. Also my seaming needs work so I'm leaving it for now and going to unravel it all and try again. Practice makes perfect!

Definitely get your knitting needles out! I'm picking up more wool tomorrow so hoping to have the front of the jumper done by the end of the weekend.

Great to see you again, Angie! That scarf is all knitting, F - no fancy stitching at all! Knitted the whole back piece of a jumper on Sunday evening: I used a pattern and everything! Did decreases and increases for the first time too. So proud. Loving this knitting lark. Yes, the Highlands...

I'm here! Doing two VLCD packs plus a small meal. Haven't made much progress but still plodding on. Will find my groove again soon! Thought of you the other day actually as M and I are moving up to Scotland as soon as he finds a job up there - I've always wanted to move up there and he now...

We've got a 2 for 1 voucher :) Charlotte's Tearooms? Will look out for it! Just going walking this time. M's mum taught me to knit when we went back home last - I love it!

Glad you like it! The canvas was just from Wilkinson's! I'm crocheting a blanket for it - just a red, white and blue never-ending Granny square. The table covering is my fave too! We have enough vinyl left to cover two of the kitchen cupboard doors and then we'll do the other two in cream vinyl...

Spent most of the weekend putting the finishing touches to the camper - we're going away in it for the first time the weekend after next. Can't wait! Here's the latest pics! Some artwork: New vinyl table covering: Bunting! Found these in Tesco - so cute: New...

Back from my amazing holiday! I loved every minute of it! Handed my thesis in today too so uni is done and dusted for a year until I start my PhD. Brain rest time! I'm going to spend the year using my free time for things like knitting and reading, things I haven't had a chance to do for the...

I hope so. I'll just whip off the sarong and get in the sea quickly!

Bought a one piece and a sarong yesterday: I'm really nervous about wearing it as my legs are hideous! :(

I'm still here and still 16'2. I'm trying not to worry though as the last time I went to Majorca (this time last year as it happens), I was nearly 22st and a size 24. Here I am now, nearly in the 15s and a size 16/18. I'm so proud of how far I've come - I'm going to get my dissertation done...

Onwards to the 15s (again)!

3lbs off this week! I don't know how as I've been far from angelic - it must have been all the sweating I did carpeting the campervan! Anyway, that's really spurred me on to get back into the 15s - 3lbs to go! And only 4 weeks until we fly to Palma! Eeeek! X

Still not happening. We just don't want it. Even considering cutting the guest list down to just close family!

It's due 30th Sept but I'm going to Palma on 21st so I'm going to have to get it done early. Not even one third done yet eeeeeek! It's not the expense, it's the fact that there's people dying there and lots of violence - just don't think it's safe and we don't want to risk booking and then it...

Thanks, F! It's taking me so long to get back on track - I think it's because my whole routine has changed. I don't get much of a chance to go out on the bike now. I go after work sometimes but not very far as it's late. I think once my dissertation is done, I'll be able to focus on working out...

Yep! It was an absolute nightmare to get the old stuff off - they'd used an industrial staple gun and the world's strongest glue! X

Thanks hun! I've been at a bit of a standstill lately but I've lost 1lb this week so far so hoping I'm on the down again! My OH and I bought a Bedford Rascal campervan a couple of weeks ago - we're doing it up to tour Italy in it for our honeymoon. We were planning Egypt but it looks as though...

Loving the new job. Very, very busy though - working 40hrs a week and trying to write my thesis. I don't have time to breathe! Needless to say, the diet has suffered. I've been 16'5 for three weeks so at least I'm not gaining but I have got to get back into a routine! I feel empowered today so...

Right. The hard work begins again today! No more mucking about! I want to get as close to that magic 14'10 as I can!

That would be 20lbs in 6 weeks to get to my lowest adult weight - never going to happen. I'm being realistic. 15'4 is my aim I think - so 12lbs to go.

Nah, I just don't like people! The wedding is booked now - we could still scale it down though. The guest list is by no means final!

I wouldn't have people round for dinner or a birthday party anyway - I'm very unsociable! And I'm glad it's that simple for you, but not everybody is the same.

We just aren't party people - we're making it clear on the invites that it is ceremony only and we're also saying that we don't even expect gifts. Nobody really bothers to keep in contact with us except our parents (and my dad doesn't even bother contacting me!) so why should we pay to entertain...

I hate all the expectation that goes with a wedding. Guests expect to be fed and watered - why should we pay to feed people who we don't see for months at a time? We are only having a ceremony - no reception. I'm going to make it clear in the invites then if people don't want to come, they don't...

I didn't realise it had been so long since I last posted! Everything is going well although it's taken me longer to get back on the diet track than I would have liked. I'm 3lbs heavier than where I was before my camping holiday but I'm not panicking as some of it is water (I haven't been...

It was immense pride mixed with immense exhaustion! Tomorrow marks the end of my first week in my new job and I'm actually really liking it. It's a lovely little job and a really great company. Everyone is friendly and they are really flexible. I really think I'm going to love it there :D

Aww thanks hun! It was so hard but I felt so proud! Climbed up and down - no train for me! And then yesterday I did a 22 mile cycle!!! Knackered!

I FREAKIN' CLIMBED MOUNT SNOWDON TODAY!!! :bliss:

Off to work - my last weekend! Even though I'll be working more, I'm really looking forward to having weekends off with my OH :D

I would love to try it. Maybe I'll learn to swim first haha!

One of our beaches (Rhossili Bay) comes in at no. 1 in the Traveller's Choice best beaches ranking - I only wish I could surf as it's one of the best surfing spots!

Over 10 miles cycling done before 9:30am! I even improved on my time and speed! Very happy! :D It's so beautiful today: I live across the bay - that's where I cycle from. I really need a new bike - I'm on the lookout for a hybrid. My mountain bike is covered in rust! It makes it so much...

We'll all get there eventually - just got to keep trying! X

I did leave the cucumber out but only because it touched the side of the fridge and froze! I don't know why my fridge does that - it's got a freezer compartment in it so perhaps it's that? I've got it turned down low! As it happens, I haven't had any trapped wind problems lately! I've been...

Had an easy dinner tonight - Tesco Simply Bake salmon with lemon and herb butter and salad. Was scrummy though! I've had the most delicious tuna and pesto pasta salad for lunch the past two days - sooooo nice! And I even enjoyed the tomatoes - I hated tomatoes before I did the VLCD! Here's the...

Just been out for a short leisurely bike ride - really getting into this exercise malarkey!

Definitely! Following the recipes helps me to see what a normal portion size should be and even that is too much for me sometimes! X

Don't be scared about it, Lou! If you feel ready, give it a go. But I would say make a healthy eating plan and stick to it. And don't make it too strict as you'll be unlikely to stick to it. I allow myself treats at the weekend but I try to keep to 2,000kcals on those days. I find the recipes...

The tagine tasted even better reheated tonight! Delicious!

Yep! I made a tuna and pesto pasta salad for lunch tomorrow and Thursday, and I'm making chicken and feta couscous on Thursday for dinner. I just got these recipes from the Channel 4 website - all under 'Healthy Recipes' :D Next week I'm off camping in Snowdonia with my OH so will be eating a...

495 if you split it into six portions or 371 if you split it into eight. I split it into six as my OH eats quite a lot!

Tagine was a success! That's the first time I've ever followed a recipe that wasn't for a cake or biscuits!

I go around 9am when it's cool! :D

My tagine is bubbling away - it smells delicious! I can't wait to try it!

10.25 miles done! I feel great! Burned 712kcals which is a great start to the week! And I'm in some size 18 cropped jeans! Yay me! Finally in size 18s! :bliss:

Back to the cycling today! Got a 10 mile ride planned (I just need to drag myself off the bed first). I'm always so tired after working all weekend - it's such a physically demanding job. I'm looking forward to starting the new job on 30th. Should be much more chilled even though it is full...

Looks delicious! Might have to try that myself!

Aww thanks hun! Have been working all weekend - I'm shattered!

I did it! I'm in the 15s! :bliss:

Woohoo! I just got into the 15s this week! I've come all the way down from the 21s and haven't been in the 15s for about 4 years! :bliss:

Thank you ladies! The 15s from the 21s - I can't believe it! You'll get there hun - just keep going! X

It's official: I'M IN THE 15S!!! :bliss: 15'13 - so happy!!!

Hey hun, thanks so much - I'm glad that I've inspired you! Do you have much to lose? Xx

I hope so! I'm past the point where it takes ages to drop a size now so I'm hoping that every lb off will make a difference now. The only other time that I lost this much was when I got down to 14'11 and I was in a size 16 by then. That's only 16lbs away! :D

Ooh and I just managed to get two pairs of stretch size 18 jeans on! The non-stretch ones aren't far off either! Chuffed! Progress!

Eeeeeeeeeeeee! I saw the number 15!!! :bliss: That's just the incentive I need to keep going :D

I've got to peek on the scales this morning - I can't resist!

That's pretty good considering you didn't have total control of your food - that will come off and then some! X

I hope so! It feels like I've been stuck at this point for so long!

Thanks hun! Had a bad week last week and gained 7lbs! But that must have been water because it's all gone now :bliss: xx

Yay! Here I am in the calorie counting section! For anyone joining me from the CC forum, I started on Slim and Save (a VLCD) and lost 5st but now I want to lose the remaining 4-5st more 'normally'. I'm sticking to 1,500kcals a day - I worked out my BMR and daily calorie needs, then subtracted...

Another angelic day! So proud of myself! Really hoping to see the 15s this week. That would absolutely make my week!

I'm back to 16'1 today :bliss: Hoping for some more by WI at the end of the week to get me into the 15s at long last! Just did another 10 mile bike ride. I've increased my speed which means I burn more calories - 713 today! So pleased with that! :D

I'm trying limit myself to a couple of squares of 75% cocoa or a low kcal chocolate mousse. It's worked so far!

Aww, thanks hun! Xx

It was takeaways and chocolate, F! Evil things! So I've looked up healthy alternative recipes to try out instead and also some low kcal treats. I just lost my motivation - I've found it again now though. I have too many occasions to look forward to - I am NOT going back to fat! I did log it all...

Had an angelic day yesterday and didn't eat my exercise kcals back either! :D Am 4lbs down this morning which means I'm only 3lbs from where I was before the bad week. Here's to some more water weight coming off!

The 15s have been eluding me for so long! I was 16'1 last week (so close) and then I've had a rubbish week of eating rubbish and apparently I'm 16'8! I know most of that 7lbs is water weight but still. I was so close! Determined to see the 15s before July is out! Anyone else trying to hit the...

Another 10-miler done! It was so hard today as I was cycling into the wind for most of it but I actually went a little further and my average speed was a little faster too! Very proud! Had a really bad week and ate loads of crap so starting with a clean slate today. I've bought some bran...

Thanks hun! I do feel like I've lost so much weight but only dropped two sizes - how is that possible? But my 20s are getting too big so I must be close. And now each lb off will make more of a difference! X

9.8 miles averaging 10.7mph for a calorie burn of 591! :bliss:

Well, I've definitely gone a bit astray this week - I've been eating a lot of stuff that I shouldn't! This just reaffirms for me that I need that extra support so I'm definitely going to join Slimming World when I get paid next week. I have a wedding to slim for, damn it! And I want to get into...

Thanks Caz! I'm so happy because it means I can definitely afford to do my PhD part-time :D

It's a nice customer service/admin job with a friendly little company. I'm really excited but also scared! It's been 4 years since I had a full time job!

Eeeeeeeeeee! I had an interview today and I got offered the job there and then! :bliss:

I love the sound of that! It's just my cup of tea! I get paid next Friday - I think I might just toddle along to a meeting :D

Fab result!!! Well done!!! Xxx

Scales aren't looking good this week so far thanks to TOTM - I'm hoping that as the week goes on, they'll move in the right direction!!!

Sounds delicious! I've eaten badly these past couple of days but I'm going to be angelic for the rest of the week and try and get into those 15s! I blame TOTM munchies...

Oooh I haven't found a shopping list yet but that would be wicked! I'm 99% sure I will join - I like the idea of having that support :)

I haven't had a bolognese in an age! Mmm Parmesan! The more I read, Caz, the more I'm sure I'm going to join SW. I really need that accountability and support to keep me on track! I like the look of the sample menu. Might give that a whirl for a week and see how I get on X

Thank you! I'm feeling really proud of myself :D

9.7 mile bike ride today - I'm shattered but feeling proud as it's a 50% increase on my previous best distance and my average speed was up to 10mph :D

All sounds delicious! Think I'll have to get myself to a meeting soon!

That book sounds fab! We always get our fruit and veg from the market - it's so much cheaper and much better quality! I've never been one for making extra and fridging it. I just don't think of doing it! I'm going to have to start because it would cut my portion sizes down too!

I'd tend to skip. I don't eat out often so that's not an issue for me really. And I don't really drink. I just can't come up with lunch ideas. I have salads for dinner so don't really want salad for lunch too. I always end up using my Hex B choices on breakfast (low kcal cereal or toast) and...

I've seen it on your diary - I'll definitely be keeping a watch on that!

That jambalaya looks AMAZING!!! Was that a SW recipe? X

I'm considering it! I want to do a bit of research first though - working out SW friendly breakfasts and lunches (where I struggle), doing a week's meal plan and budgeting it all. I can't do much until payday anyway but I'm going to look into it this week :)

It's going okay but I'm itching to just get onto a complete healthy eating plan now without any packs at all. Hence why I'm considering SW - I've always enjoyed it when I've done it in the past.

Just calorie counting - 1,200kcals a day but still using S&S packs for two meals a day at the moment. Going to cut down to 1, then cut them out completely x

Yummy!

Thanks Caz! How's SW going? I miss baked beans! X

Wooooooooork! I hate it! Roll on 5:15pm tomorrow!

Thanks Hun! X

3lbs off this week but I gained 1lb last week as I started my refeed (switching to calorie counting) so I've missed my target by 2lbs but I'm happy with that :D Nefertari -14lbs (12lbs lost, 2lbs to go) Porshe04 - 14lb (8lb lost, 6lb to go) lou1hammond - 14lb (15lb lost, 0lb to go). DONE...

Not quite - I'm 16'1. Very close! I think the reason I dropped to 16'0 was that the day before I was ill and only had a shake, a bar, and some jelly! Yesterday, I was back to normal so I'm guessing that's where the extra 1lb back on came from. I'll hit those 15s next week, fingers crossed!!!

Updating my weight today as I'd like to move to Friday WIs instead of Saturday. Official result is 3lbs off :D Very pleased because that means I'm 2lbs lighter than I was when I started refeeding :bliss:

Good luck to us both then! I am going to make an appointment with the doctor - NHS Direct advised me to since my 'symptoms' have been going on for quite a long time. I will mention it only seems to happen when I eat white flour products and see what they say.

A meal out once in a while is not going to make you gain weight. I don't think you need to worry xx

Steered clear of extra carbs altogether today as I didn't want a repeat of Tuesday night. Never felt so bad in all my life! And it's had a knock-on effect as I've felt exhausted all day today, and completely washed out. Absolutely dying to get on the scales for my official WI on Sat - would...