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Hi Tracey, Just read your post and just want to say a big welcome too and you have definitely come to the right place. :) Sue

Hi there Ro, Don't think of the long term battle and please just set yourself little achievable goals and just think how you will feel this time next year when you are several stones lighter? Every single, successful morbidly obese and big weight loss loser had at one time an equally long way...

Hi fat and fed up, I too felt sad when I read your post as it could have been me writing it and I know exactly how you feel as I too am morbidly obese and just like you I am only 5 ft 1in in height too which makes being obese feel even worse for we titches. When I decided a few weeks ago...

Well it's Mikey all the way for me and although he does have some 'unsavoury' eating habits which have more than often made me have to turn away from the screen in horror :eek: I still think the guy is by and large the most deserved! Anyway, I have a lot to thank Mikey for :thankyou: and his...

Hi and welcome to the forum Charlie, I am sure with the help of this forum and it's lovely members, coupled with your determination you will succeed and we are all here to help. :) Good luck. Sue

Thanks everyone.:) I have just been reading some of the success stories on here and I keep thinking "could this be my story 1 year from now?" It seems like a wonderful dream to be honest with you and I just cannot imagine what it would feel like after feeling so trapped for so long and to be...

I agree Kitty I too could not understand why nobody said anything to Rex or Nicole but I guess they were engrossed in their own task and did not pay too much attention to what was being said to Mikey but I know if I had been there I would have said something for sure. As for Rachel, I do agree...

What a horrible pair Nicole and Rex are and how dreadful was their attitude towards Mikey in the rehearsal of the Michael Jackson Thriller dance routine? I cannot believe that anyone can be so self centered as this pair are and to think their desire to win the luxury budget and satisfy their own...

Hi folks, Latest developments re my weight loss and I am pleased to report another 4lbs off and am now into the 22 stone bracket! Ive succeeded in getting out of the 24 stone numbers, the 23 stones and now my next goal is to get into the 21 stone bracket! :) I am so proud of myself and love...

Oh yippee Rachel is still there and I wonder what Rex thinks about that as he was so adamant she was going wasn't he and oh how rude he was to her leading up to eviction night. The girl must be a saint not to be phased by the guy? The argument between Rex, Nicole and Mo re the cider was...

Oh my word now that dreadful girl Nicole truly displayed her true colours last night didn't she and her nasty and shallow nature was evident for the whole nation to see? When Rachel was upset over the death of the goldfish and Stu announced in the bedroom that she was crying over Heaven's death...

I think if BB doesn't come up with something pretty quick they will have an almighty flop on their hands and be in danger of losing dedicated fans forever. Truthfully, I watch it cos I am keen to follow it through to the end now but really I cannot honestly say I particularly warm to any of them...

Hi Joanne, I know exactly what you mean about the 'head' thing as that is exactly how I have ended up reaching over 24 stones! To be honest I think it is not something you can just make happen and it kind of just 'clicks' if that makes any sense and somehow this time I just feel like I have...

Hi Maintainer, I am glad my post has been beneficial to you and it makes me happy to think I can help others.:) Wow! What a wonderful achievement for you and to have lost so much weight is fantastic - I bet a whole new world has opened up for you? I hope one day to be able to tell the same...

Jeez - if being slim and having what is considered to be a good figure means you have to put up with possessive little men like Rex pawing and groping you to such an extent that they have inspected and scrutinised every part of your anatomy in such minute detail then maybe being overweight is...

Thanks for that Starlight - much appreciated. Sue x

Hi Starlight, Where can you buy those calculators from? Do you have to join weight watchers to buy one or are they available on the high street? Sue

To be honest with you ejc I have not really been exercising at the moment so apart from the normal everyday activities I cannot hand on heart say I have done much on the exercise front. This is still mostly due to the sheer effort it takes me to walk any distance coupled with the fact that I...

What gets me is that they all keep harping on about they aren't in it for the fame or the £120,000 prize money but merely for the wonderful experience and to be able to say they have actually done it! Stu reckons his motive has been because he has never really achieved anything before his BB...

Lol - she does seem a bit loopy lou doesn't she? Harmless enough I suppose but nowt to write home about - well none of em are, are they? :rolleyes: Sue

Oh my good gawd you dont think once the divide comes down they will get up to 'dirty filthies' do ya? It's bad enough a close up of him fondling what he cheesily describes as her 'puppies' coupled with the wet slurpy, kissy kissy noises without us all having to watch him orgasm on national tv...

Don't worry starlight you aint been missing much I promise you. I think they ought to have a MiniMins Big Brother House ha ha! Now that would be 'HIRARIOUS!' :D Sue

Other years |I have always had at least one housemate I am really rooting for but this year not one of them really stands out above the rest for me. If I had to say one it would probably be Mikey, Rachel or Darnell but in all honesty whoever wins is not a big deal for me this year and whether...

Aw cuddlyfairy you say the nicest things and thank you - I am blushing here. :o The compliment was much appreciated though and I must confess to feeling the exact same way about you too and I can just tell we would hit it off together famously. :) Re that silly woman, I don't know fancy...

Hee hee cuddlyfairy - no I haven't met the flash g*t - but have met several like him during life's journey and I find such men so incredibly irritating and self opinionated and boy aren't they bl**dy boring? :) To be honest, I pity your brother in law and other people like him as they really...

I still find it all pretty sad and shallow though and what a waste of 10 valuable years if it takes her that long for her to see sense and oh my god, what is wrong with her parents if they have taught her that money is worth that much and in order to have it, you have to accept such behaviour...

Oh my god - will someone please shove one of Mohamed's dirty socks down that bl**dy Rex's throat? I am not a big Nicole fan by any stretch of the imagination but how does she stand him badgering her constantly and the way he fondles her 'puppies' in full view of the nation I would soon give him...

Hi ejc1905, Welcome to the forum! I only joined the forum myself recently and I too have an awful lot of weight to lose but I think you will find the fact that there are others on here with similar journeys to travel will be of great support and help to you in your own personal journey...

I totally agree and it's ridiculous to the point of madness if you ask me. I think the only thing we as individuals can do is ignore such pressures and labels and concentrate on becoming happy within our own skins and do our best to ignore the media influences that try to dictate how we should...

Hi milktrayman, I think you are right there and if I could swap places with a curvy and femininely rounded, lady right now I think I would be more than happy to stay at that size and for myself to be a comfortable size 16/18 would seem like a dream come true compared to my current size of...

Cuddly fairy you keep it up as from what I can see you are losing weight for all the right reasons and just like in my case, I can see that losing weight for your health is the predominant factor. My hubby and my children are wonderfully supportive too and like your lot, they love me for the...

Thank you Cah ching! :) Sue

'Silence' tells a far greater story about how people think than we realise and often reveals far more than it actually says but in your case it is very much a matter of 'in name' only and your words of acknowledgement are very much appreciated! Thank you for taking the time to post. :):) Sue

Happiness is a state of mind and some people are happy no matter what but being fat is a handicap in so many ways and as such it is often difficult to stay positive and happy! In an ideal, perfect and kind world we would not worry about the reactions of others but sadly this is not always...

Hi there, I am just going into my fourth week of my 'new approach' to healthy eating and things are going brilliantly and I am that focused and positive this time that it is incredible! I am not, as some of you may know if you have read any of my posts, doing the usual weighing of foods or...

Hi Cuddly Fairy, Wow! What an inspirational story and what a wonderful example of how despite the lack of a positive and supportive role model in your life, you can still triumph over many hurdles and obstacles? :clap: Shame on your mum for her unkindness and I fear your mum must have huge...

Well Izmirka all I can say is it is up to you now to show by example! You clearly understand just by the comments you make, that how your family and people in general (especially those in Poland) look at weight related lissues is not the correct way and in fact it would seem that going by your...

Hi Izmirka my dear, I think what has happened in your past and all the obsession with weight and food in your family has definitely contributed to you own issues with food and weight and to be constantly told you are fat must have truly affected your relationship with both the food you eat and...

Hi Izmurka, Firstly, let me say a big well done for losing so much weight as I am sure health wise, you have made a really life changing and sensible move as there is no doubt about it, being overweight is not good for you! I know through my own weight battle that obesity has eventually...

Aw - well thank you very much my dear, that is very kind of you. Glad I have tickled your fancy and raised a few titters! LOL! :) You gotta laugh in life haven't you and I do enjoy a giggle I must say! :D Hey next year I think a gang of us big gals should apply ............... now we would...

Hee hee ................... oooooh I would love the job Becky! How do I apply? :D Sue

Ditto Becky and if she has NO money than maybe that explains what she really likes and sees in Rex?????? I mean with all his successful restaurants and his VIP lifestyle he must be absolutely loaded? Yeah ........... think you hit the nail on the head there Becks and those tears were crocodile...

Thank god it aint just me Shazpaz - the pair of them are driving me flipping well bonkers too! :sigh: Aaargh he is like a leech all over her constantly pawing and stroking her and all them wet, snogging & slurping noises :eek: Yuk ! Personally I find the girl shallow and she has absolutely no...

Hi Irene, I agree with you entirely and the head thing especially, as in my experience I have found that if you are not 100% ready mentally to tackle your weight problem then you stand no chance. We know we are overweight, we are desperately unhappy and yearn to be slimmer, the doctors may be...

That's the spirit and when you are slimmer you will feel like a totally new world has opened up to you. When it comes down to it we only come this way once and therefore we owe it to ourselves to enjoy our one life to the absolute maximum so why spend it unhappy and miserable? If we can change...

Thank you for your replies. Just got to start thinking about some kind of excercise plan now but due to being so overweight I find any kind of physical exertion so hard and my knees absolutely kill me. I get very breathless too if I walk any distance and even a short walk can be a real...

Hi everyone just wanted to share my good news! I went to Boots today to get weighed again and have lost another 6lb's so that is 14lbs in 17 days! I am so pleased and must say my whole new attitude towards healthy eating is proving to be successful. I am not weighing my food or counting any...

Never mind sweetheart keep on persevering and you will soon be able to shop in the same shop as your friends. Just remeind yourself that the answer lies in your hands and if you are determined you can do it! :) Good luck. Sue

Oh dear, oh dear .................. did you see Rex's face when BB announced that Lisa and Luke had identified the wrong girl ................ it was a picture wasn't it? He tried to brush it off but you could see instantly he weren't a happy bunny was he? What a shame for the guy who claims to...

Oh dear that is sad to hear but if Maysoon wasn't enjoying her experience then maybe she has made the right decision for herself but it's a pity she could not see it through. I wonder what qualities the BB selectors look for in the housemates they choose cos to be honest I sometimes question...

Thanks folks for your understanding replies and I had to smile to myself when I read xstaceyx's opening line ha ha - it really tickled me hee hee! :D:D:D Thanks for letting me have my little rant and I think it did me good to get it off my chest! :) Sue

I dont understand why they are all getting so uptight about Rachel's audition video, it was no way near as shocking or as controversial as Dale's and I thought what he said was quite disgusting! After all, the girl was only trying to impress the selectors wasn't she? Every single housemate...

It's a pleasure to help and I am so pleased you feel better already. Positive thinking is such a spirit lifter! :) Sue x

I did politley tell them all to leave in the end and the loudest culprit happened to be quite a short guy (the little ones are always the worst they say) so I must confess to making a slight 'tongue in cheek' remark about his stature as he walked away ............ so don't be fooled I was not...

Hello Charisma, It is soul destroying when you feel you arent getting anywhere but I am sure you are and maybe you are expecting too much of yourself and it could even be that you are not eating enough - yes you did read that right? :D I was told once by a slimming consultant that you have...

Hi there, Just had to tell you what happened to me yesterday at my shop as I was so cross. A group of young men came into my shop, around 24 years old at a guess and proceeded to try on several 'novelty' hats and comical wigs that we sell. They were creating quite a scene and were very noisy...

I think all any of us can do is be true to ourselves and live our lives according to what we think is important and a good friend respects your choices. Obviously if we see a valued friend heading for disaster we would try to guide them gently back on the right route but that is all any of us...

Hiya, So far so good on the Xenical and I have been on them now for just over 2 weeks. I too have to see the doctor each month and my first appointment since going on them will be in approx 2 weeks time so I think my lovely GP should be impressed with the weightloss, as up to now I have lost 9...

Thanks everyone for your kind welcome and I look forward to getting to know you all more over time. Already I know this forum will be a great place to visit and everyone seems so kind, helpful and supportive. Glad to hear I have rekindled some happy childhood memories for you Silence and good...

A completely NEW LIFE! Sue

WOW CONGRATULATIONS! I am delighted for you - you must be on cloud 9? Sue

I think when you are younger you are bound to be more concerned about such matters as being left with loose, saggy skin as 'fitting in' is so much more important to you when you are young! I remember all so vividly feeling 'trapped' in my ugly fat body, feeling miserable and left out whilst all...

Hi, What I am personally doing at the moment is simply just eating healthily and not counting or weighing anything! I know this may not be everyones choice and a lot of people need a far more structured routine to stick to but I have been down that route so many times and failed, that this...

Its a difficult one to really answer as I am sure there must be some people who are overweight and happy but sadly I do honestly believe they are in the minority. However, some people are fortunate to be very confident and despite their size and weight, do look incredibly gorgeous and feel fit...

What an absolute idiot that little 'boy' was but then again you should pity the little fella and see him for the 'wazzack' he was! I think maybe he was just worried that his mate might get lucky with such a pretty girl like you and deep down he probably was really jealous and perhaps hoped his...

Lucy even though I am just at the beginning of yet another weight loss campaign I felt compelled to offer you my thoughts: I believe all of us who battle with our weight and join a Slimming Group tend to worry if we hit a hurdle, especially after the inititial euphoria of losing a few pounds...

Hi Tealover and Silence, Lovely to meet you both and lets make sure that this time we SUCCEED! I know you both sound full of determination like I am and somehow I really believe 2008 is going to be the beginning of a new me. I am off to work soon as I own a gift shop in our seaside town of...

Hi Tealover, Oh newbies together - shall we join hands and show each other around LOL? I agree this forum looks like it should be a wonderful help to us and hopefully today is the first step towards a healthier and happier lifestyle. Just remember .......... A journey of 1000 miles started...

Yes, I am with you totally on what you say Shazpaz and now Rebecca has gone maybe some of the quieter housemates will come to the fore front and show more of their personalities? I think when you have a character as in your face and attention seeking as Rebecca then you often find the less...

Oh dear what will the house be like now without Rebecca? Very quiet I should guess? Why do the public keep on voting off the controversial housemates cos they will soon be complaining when there is nothing much kicking off? I will miss Rebecca even though sometimes I found her incredibly...

Thanks Cheryl, Wow 8 stones fantastic! Is that you in the photograph and if so ................ don't you look absolutely terrific? Have you got a link to your success story cos I am still trying to work out how to view all areas of the forum and some I am struggling with. I love to read the...

Hi Lorna, 12 lbs in 3 weeks is excellent so none of that JUST stuff cos that is amazing! I bet you are proud of yourself and quite rightly so and nobody realises just how great you feel when you succeed in losing weight unless they too have ever had a weight problem themselves! For naturally...

Starlight what a wonderful story and I can relate to so much of what you say and I have so much admiration for you I really do. Well done and I am sure many people who are in a similar situation, like myself will draw strength from your success. Bet it is great to go out buying clothes from...

Wow to the pair of you! What an achievement? Tell me Starlight and anyone else who has lost a lot of weight, what, if you had to name ONE single thing (and I know there will stacks) but ONE thing that stands out above all the rest that you would say really sums up what being so much slimmer...

Hi Irene, Well so far on Xenical I am not experiencing any problems but I eating lots of low fat foods so maybe that is why? I did have a little feeling of 'upset tummy' this morning but it was nothing really and soon passed but I guess it proves it is working so I put that down to having...

Hello everyone, can I please come in and join you all? :) Just want to say hi and say how encouraging it is to find a forum that has members who know first hand what it is like to be really obese and although I know for those who have 3 or 4 stone to lose it is equally as daunting, sometimes...