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  1. TamaraJDM

    February money challenge

    Decided that I need to sell some of my stuff as it's just taking up space and I don't need everything.. So first to try and sell is my wedding dress! Which is turning out to be quite a pain but if anyone knows anyone who can pick up from Leeds, I have a beautiful dress for sale on eBay! Then...
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    February money challenge

    I know what you mean and yesterday's delivery have a loaf of bread that went out of date yesterday and mince today but I've complained and getting my money back for them. Asda also check your receipts and if you could have got the same shop elsewhere for 10% cheaper they give you the difference...
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    February money challenge

    I've started doing mine online with a strict £50 a week budget. Doing it online means I don't get distracted by bad foods or the 'home' aisle etc. Working out great for us since Christmas! We both get paid monthly too x
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    February money challenge

    I would like to join please.. Really need to get a handle on my finances with 2 holidays coming up (one is paid for, Florida I haven't even touched!) I also have a credit card and overdraft to clear down. I can't do it all at once though and as the overdraft is quite low and I only pay about...
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    Monday weigh in

    I've got a holiday day booked today as it has just been my hen do - feels very strange not weighing in.. Don't think I like it! Xx
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    JULY CHALLENGE

    I've got a holiday booked for today after my hen weekend so won't be updating until next week! Xx
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    JULY CHALLENGE

    Can someone put me down for 5lb please? TamaraJDM - 5lb (0lb lost 5lb to go)
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    Laura's one year till wedding Slimathon

    2.5 off for me tonight - which got me my 1.5 stone award and club 10 award so very happy with that. It's my hen weekend this weekend so won't be weighing on Monday - hopefully I don't cause too much damage!! X
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    Wedding 7 Weeks today

    2.5 off for me tonight - which got me my 1.5 stone award and club 10 award so very happy with that. It's my hen weekend this weekend so won't be weighing on Monday - hopefully I don't cause too much damage!! X
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    Monday weigh in

    Woo 2.5lb loss for me - which gained me 1 1/2 stone award and club 10 too! :)
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    June challenge - i like to move it move it

    Woo 2.5lb loss for me - which gained me 1 1/2 stone award and club 10 too! Please can someone update me? 8.5lb lost - 0lb to lose!! :) xxx
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    Anyone 12 stones to 11 stones

    2.5 off tonight - which gained me my 1 1/2 stone award and club ten award!! 12 st 10.5 and very happy!! Xxx
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    Anyone 12 stones to 11 stones

    2.5lb off for me - 1 and half stone award and club 10 gained. Now 12 st 10.5 - happy girl!! Xx x
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    Anyone 12 stones to 11 stones

    2.5 off tonight - got my 1 and half stone award and club 10 too!! 12 stone 10.5 now :-) xxx
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    Wedding 7 Weeks today

    10 weeks on Friday for me!! I've been doing slimming world and lost 19.5lbs since April. Would love another 10-14lb for the wedding so fully focused! Good luck everyone! X
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    Whats ur Job?

    I'm officially a 'Test Analyst' so testing software for a large travel company but at the minute I'm writing technical and designer specifications for any changes that need making to the software - I actually don't know what my job title is lol! X
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    Anyone 12 stones to 11 stones

    Thankyou!! Lets make it through the 12's now :-) x
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    June challenge - i like to move it move it

    Thankyou! X
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    Anyone 12 stones to 11 stones

    Hi! Please can I join.. I lost 2lb tonight to get me to 12 stone 13 lbs - aiming to be 12 for my wedding in August xxx
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    June challenge - i like to move it move it

    Please can someone update me? Lost 2lb tonight :-D It should read 6lb lost 1 to go - my target got changed along the way someone Thanks! Xxx
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    Monday weigh in

    Another 2lb off for me - that's 3 week in a row - I like such consistency!! :) down into the next stone brackets too.
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    Lovely big bowl of frozen berries, apples and grapes with fat free natural yoghurt - yummy!! Had quite a big dinner of leftover SW burgers from yesterday with rice and salad so didn't want anything too heavy for tea. Curbed my sweet craving too! :)
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    TGI Fridays?

    I've seen a page on the slimming world website about TGI Friday, giving you the best options to go for and telling you the syns of the high fat meals. I'm a member though so maybe I can only see as I've got access??
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    Homemade SW bacon and cheese burger, sweet potato wedges and salad.. YUM!!
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    June challenge - i like to move it move it

    Mine also isn't on the list.. Think someone has copied an old one.. I'm 4lbs lost 3lbs to go Thanks :) xxx
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    Monday weigh in

    Eek somehow managed another 2lb off - very pleased!! X
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    Laura's one year till wedding Slimathon

    Well done! I somehow managed another 2 off tonight! X
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    June challenge - i like to move it move it

    Another 2lb for me - really wasn't expecting it so I'm giddy right now lol angelajane 7lbs (1lbs lost 6lbs to go) Beck70 6lbs (5lbs lost 1lbs to go) Becky7777 5lbs (1.5 gain / 0lbs lost / 6.5lbs to go) Ceebeee 5lbs (2lbs lost 3lbs to go) chelley d 5lbs (1lb lost 4lbs to go) cherryheart 5lbs...
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    Laura's one year till wedding Slimathon

    Another 2lb off for me - got my stone award too and made 1.5lb in road to the next stone! Xx
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    Monday weigh in

    2lb off for me and my stone award :-D x
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    June challenge - i like to move it move it

    2lbs off for me tonight! :-) angelajane 7lbs (0lbs lost 7lbs to go) Beck70 6lbs (0lbs lost 6lbs to go) Becky7777 5lbs (0lbs lost 5lbs to go) Ceebeee 5lbs (0lbs lost 5lbs to go) cherryheart 5lbs (0lbs lost 5lbs to go) Claire L 6lbs (0lbs lost 6ilbs to go) Cliodhna&sorcha's_mummy 8lbs (0lbs lost...
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    June challenge - i like to move it move it

    Hi - please can I join? My first June weigh in is tonight. I would like 7lb before my hen do on the 29th June :-) angelajane 7lbs (0lbs lost 7lbs to go) Beck70 6lbs (0lbs lost 6lbs to go) Becky7777 5lbs (0lbs lost 5lbs to go) Ceebeee 5lbs (0lbs lost 5lbs to go) cherryheart 5lbs (0lbs lost 5lbs...
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    May Challenge

    Another half off for me so didn't reach my target :-( but never mind! Here's to June 1 it's my hen do on the 29th so aiming to be a 1000% up until then! X
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    Laura's one year till wedding Slimathon

    1/2 off for me today - should be glad it's a loss after been away for bank holiday weekend but I still wanted more! Oh well - here's to a 100% week with LOTS of exercise!
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    Monday weigh in

    Weigh in is usually Monday but changed to today due to Bank Holiday. 1/2 off for me, which I suppose I should be happy with after my weekend away.. But I'm not haha. Oh we'll.. Here's up a better week!! X
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    Magazine vouchers?

    I had a text from my consultant today saying that 'Bella' magazine has a voucher in for free membership so will just be your 4.95 weekly fee to pay x
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    May Challenge

    Lou 4.8lbs to go 9.2lb lost Chezz 3.5lbs to go 10.5lbs lost Cherry_Blossom 7lb to go 3lb lost Purpleroses 4lbs to go 3lb lost Jayde1148 13lbs to go 0 lb lost Linda1987 11.5 lbs to go 2.5lb lost TamaraJDM - 5lb to go 5lb lost Teri 1.5lbs to go 4.5lbs lost Linzmain 1lb to go 4lbs...
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    Laura's one year till wedding Slimathon

    I managed 1.5 off so really pleased with that! Just 1lb to go for 1st stone award :-) Hope this week goes fab for you both! Xx
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    Monday weigh in

    Another 1.5lb off and again I'm surprised! Just 1 more to go for my 1st stone award :-D x
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    Laura's one year till wedding Slimathon

    It's my week 6 weigh in tonight.. Dreading it to be honest. I haven't been 100% but haven't been terrible either and done loads of exercise this weekend but my home scales just don't seem to budge! Xx
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    Laura's one year till wedding Slimathon

    I already have my dress at home - have had since December! Tried it on 2 weeks ago and it fits but want to get rid of some back fat lol! Xx
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    Laura's one year till wedding Slimathon

    Hi, I'm also getting married :-) but mine is getting close now - 3 months and 12 days up go - eek! I started slimming world 5 weeks ago and have lost 11.5lbs so far. I'm also aiming for 1lb a week from here on in so at least another stone before the big day! Good luck with everything! My next...
  43. TamaraJDM

    Couch to 5k challenge

    Been for today's run and now me and the dog are soaked through to the bone - dedication! A little annoyed as I repeated week 3 by accident and didnt realise until halfway through! But it made me feel like week 4 is doable now as the 3 min runs are much easier :-)
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    May Challenge

    I calorie counted at the beginning of the year and lost about 8lb but I need the fear of someone weighing me so joined slimming world lol x
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    May Challenge

    I'm doing Slimming World - how about you? Have been walking about an hour each day and then doing couch to 5k every other day also xx
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    May Challenge

    Lou 12lbs to go 2lb lost Chezz 6.5lbs to go 4lbs lost Cherry_Blossom 7lb to go 3lb lost Purpleroses 11lbs to go 0lb lost Jayde1148 13lbs to go 0 lb lost Linda1987 11.5 lbs to go 2.5lb lost TamaraJDM - 7.5lb to go 2.5lb lost Teri 3.5lbs to go 2.5lbs lost 1.5lb off at WI tonight :-) x
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    Monday weigh in

    Pleased to say I got another 1.5lb off - taking me to 11.5 in 5 weeks :-) really was expecting a STS or gain today so really chuffed! Here's to another good week xx
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    Monday weigh in

    I'm dreading today! Don't feel that I've lost anything.. I've not been 100% but haven't been bad either and walked everyday and run every other day but we'll see!! Good luck everyone! Xx
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    Couch to 5k challenge

    Week 3, day 3 done! It's definitely getting easier an my pace is getting faster. Not quite sure if I'm ready for week 4 or to day another week of 3..
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    Pasta with 5% fat mince, tomato purée, peas and beans all mixed together :-)
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    May Challenge

    1lb off this week - suppose its still a loss but hoping for more! Oh well here's to another week.. Lou 12lbs to go 2lb lost Chezz 10.5lbs to go 1.5lbs lost Cherry_Blossom 7lb to go 3lb lost Purpleroses 11lbs to go 0lb lost Jayde1148 13lbs to go 0 lb lost Linda1987 11.5 lbs to go 2.5lb lost...
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    Monday weigh in

    1lb off tonight - suppose I can't grumble at 10lb at 4 weeks. Slow and steady wins the race - if I can do 1lb a week that's another stone off before the wedding.
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    What true story have you read which was really enthralling?

    Joanna Lees - No Turning Back. It's the girl who's boyfriend was murdered in the outback (Peter Falconio)'s book and its although its a very sad and tense read, it is completely enthralling.
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    Historical fiction?

    If you love anything about the Tudors then I would recommend anything by Jean Plaidy Or Alison Weir (she also writes non-fiction too and her book about Anne Boleyn is brilliant) I am OBSESSED by the Tudor period and read a lot of non-fiction stuff and do a lot of research around it all as well...
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    Monday weigh in

    I'm getting weighed tomorrow instead due to bank holiday - wish it was today! :(
  56. TamaraJDM

    Treat Night / Cheat Night

    I always have a treat/cheat night after WI pretty much every week and it has never affected my weight loss. That way, I know that when it gets to Tuesday, I can have what I want and that gets me through the weekend - esp when I have to watch H2B scoff his way through anything he wants. I think...
  57. TamaraJDM

    May Challenge

    Can I join please? I would love to be in the 12's by the end of May - which means a 10lb loss. Totally in the zone at the minute so hopefully I can do it but anything near 10 would be awesome too. My first weigh in of May will be on Tuesday due to Bank Holiday Monday. Lou 12lbs to go 2lb...
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    Wedding August 2013

    Well I tried it on and it feels soooo much better than last time I tried it on. It definitely fit but still want to get rid of some lumps and bumps yet. I think I will be happy with another stone now so only 1lb a week from now until the wedding but anymore will be fine too. That's the beauty...
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    Pets <3

    Say hello to my little beagle Bella. She will be 4 in August (although no one ever believes me when I say she's not a puppy!) She's mischievous but the most loving dog I've ever know and my whole world. She is spoilt millions by me and her daddy! But she's worth it haha! Tamara xx
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    Couch to 5k challenge

    Week 2 day 3 done! Found that changing my trained has helped my calves and ankles tremendously :)
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    Whats for breakfast?

    HEB 2 x wholemeal toast with HEA extra light Philadelphia, beans and grilled tomatoes :-) but of a treat today as I'm off work but usually it's 2 weetabix, milk and a banana to sweeten.
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    Couch to 5k challenge

    I do sometimes but I'll admit that I'm lazy with them! I just want to get out and when I get back I just collapse on the couch and kick my trainers off lol. Will make a conscious effort for tomorrow mornings run!
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    Jacket potato with homemade prawn cocktail and salad - was yummy!!
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    Wedding August 2013

    Wow that's amazing!! I had week 3 weigh in on Monday - 9lb down so far! Going to try my dress on Saturday - nervous but so excited, will be nice to see it out of its bag! Good luck with this weeks weight loss! X
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    Couch to 5k challenge

    Well done!! I hope I'm still doing it to the end like you. Week 2, day 2 just completed for me - breathing is definitely getting better :-) just wish my calves would loosen up - they're so tight!!
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    May Challenge 1st - 31st

    I'm in! Want to be in the 12's by the end of May so that's 10lb to go - not sure if that's doable but we can certainly try!! Carrie1980. - to be 9st 13.5lbs ExanteDreamer - 14lb to lose - 0lb lost - 14lb to go Becka - 14lb to lose - 0lb lost - 14lb to go time2go - 14lb to lose - 0lb lost -...
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    Monday weigh in

    1.5lb off .. Thought it would be more but never mind! That's 9lb off in 3 weeks so good going I suppose!
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    Monday weigh in

    Well done!! Fingers crossed for everyone today - I'm hoping for a good loss this week. Just want to go to group now!
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    Couch to 5k challenge

    Well that's week 2 day 1 done! And all before breakfast - wish I had time to do it in a morning everyday, so much quieter and then the whole day to relax! Not good running weather today though.. Really windy and rainy! Hopefully it will help with tonight's weigh in too! Anyways - good luck...
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    Couch to 5k challenge

    On to week 2 today.. Very nervous but also looking forward to it! X
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    Wedding August 2013

    Course you can - hi! I'm going to try my dress on next Saturday so trying my hardest to be good and plenty of exercise. I have a wedding on Sunday and a work buffet on Tuesday though so gonna have to behave myself. Lost 2.5lb on Monday so 7.5 so far - hoping for 3 off this week but think...
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    Couch to 5k challenge

    Off out for day 3 now.. Really don't want to but im forcing myself or else I'll probably just keep saying 'I'll go tomorrow' and never end up going! Tamara xx
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    August 2013 Bride - dress doesnt fit :-(

    Hi! Nice in a way to know that it's not just me :-( but it will all be worth it in the end! I started doing slimming world two weeks ago and lost 7.5lb. I found that although Dukan is a great diet for fast weight loss, I personally can't carry on with no carbs :-( Also started couch to 5k -...
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    Want to join a team...

    I'll buddy up! I started slimming world two weeks ago and and lost a total of 7.5lb so far. Ok quite lucky that the H2B is doing it with me - although he doesn't go to class so quite often eats what he wants on a weekend :-(
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    Lets do it together 24 week challenge!! Please join.

    Can I join please? I would love to lose 49 in 49 weeks. Had my second weigh in at slimming world last night and total of 7.5 off so far (now 13 st 11 lb) and also started couch to 5k yesterday and did day 2 today. My main aim though is for my wedding on the 30th August which is 18 weeks away...
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    Couch to 5k challenge

    Thankyou!! You're looking very toned in your picture! I'll keep you updated! I like that it tells you what to do and when - means I can't sell myself short then Xxx
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    Monday weigh in

    I felt so bad leaving! Well done on your award - be that felt good!
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    Couch to 5k challenge

    Week 1, day 1 completed! I feel amazing and very proud of myself now.. Think the pooch is more tired than me lol. I am very achy though as walked 3 miles yesterday and 2 everyday last week so maybe have to give myself a rest tomorrow - will see how the legs feel! Well done everyone! Xxx
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    Monday weigh in

    2.5lb off :-) and my half stone award gained. Couldn't stay to class tonight as was on the bus *sigh* but I've made up for it by completing day 1 of couch to 5k - don't think I'll be able to walk tomorrow. I WILL be a thin bride! Well done on all your losses!!! Xxx
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    Wedding August 2013

    August 30th for me! Had a panic attack this morning that there's just over 4 months to go and that's no time at all. So I ordered my 3 flower girl's dresses immediately! Weigh in tomorrow - had a little slip yest afternoon with half a bottle of red wine and some olives and bread and oil but my...
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    Wedding August 2013

    Thanks :) Yep I have my dress - it's a size 14 and doesn't fit well at the moment :-( but its a corset back so hopefully will fit nice soon! My dress is at my mother in laws so resisting trying it on every few weeks but going to make a date in May to go and hopefully I'll feel a lot better...
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    Wedding August 2013

    Hi! I'm also an August 2013 bride and have 2 stone to lose! Glad it's not only me that has this goal! I started slimming world last week and lost 5pb in my first week, I know it won't be like this every week but still hoping for 2-3 this week! Hope the wedding planning is going fab too...
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    Monday weigh in

    Haha.. I'm still to understand that points game but I know who you are now! Lol. See you next week!! X
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    Monday weigh in

    Gildersome - I'm betting that was me! Lol x
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    Monday weigh in

    First week and 5lb off - was hoping for a little more but still happy with that! X
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    August 2013 Bride - dress doesnt fit :-(

    Hi all, Just discovered this little gem of a forum and I'm loving it so far! I get married August 30th eeeeek! And currently my size 14 dress doesn't fit :-( (well since I last tried it before Xmas!) When I was measured, I had had a fab year of dieting plus a stay in hospital for tonsiltus...
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    Official weekly weigh in.

    New to here but loving it already - hi everyone! Week 1 and 7 days of attack brought me a weight loss of 3.7kg (8.14lb)!!! Very pleased with that and here's hoping to another good week. I get married in August and the dress is VERY tight at the moment :-/ Well done everyone for your weigh...
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