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Hi All. Been v lax at my diary. I am still at SW but struggled a bit post viral and even now am left with a sinus prob - been a horrid one for people this year. Last couple of weeks has been half a pound off each week but hanging in there. I'm still a stone up from where I'd got down too...

YAY congratulations on reaching target Cookie :). So chuffed for you. I'm back at my SW class and trying again :) Least I'm still slimmer than my heaviest but need to shift a stone to be back to where I was and go again. You myst be on cloud nine xxx

Have a wonderful weekend with lots of precious memories - definitely a special birthday to celebrate for your Dad xx

Doing fab Cookie - must feel great that you can see the homeward straight to target :)

Didn't weigh in on Thurs as unfortunately unwell with virus. Normal diet will resume once well :)

Pain when you've been good hey, but the results will show in due course. You're so close to target now - doing fab Cookie xx

Well another lb off this week so 8 gone now since rejoining, I also managed to get back into my smaller work trousers so chuffed with that. Determined to lose what's crept on and hopefully more by Becky's July graduation :) Tried the SW Iceland sweet potato curry ready meal tonight - nice and...

Fantastic weight loss -well done Cookie :)

Hi Cookie - how did WI go? See you're cracking on towards target :). Good that you spent time with your parents - hope their cooker is finally fixed xxx

Thank you. Was a lovely weekend away to see family and have some cuddles with the grandkids :). WI tonight and 1lb off so well pleased with that having been away too - so 7lbs off in four weeks :).

He's lovely Cookie. Just returned from weekend of visiting family, seeing the little ones too and cuddles with Cooper. Two pounds of last week and slimmer of the week :) 6lbs gone in three weeks. Chuffed with that. Weekend hasn't been strict SW as difficult when others cooking for us but not...

Hi Cookie - here you go - meet Cooper :)

Yup determined at the mo. Steaks tomorrow for Valentines - just done the shopping :). Aiming for a good week - next weekend will be away to see new member of stepson's family - baby boy born on 11th - he is sooo cute :). So,will be as good as I Can around that, but right now a clear week.

1.5lbs off on week 2, so 4lbs off since rejoining. Steak with SW peppercorn sauce and fluffy chocolate mousse from the SW web site planned for Valentine's day, week ahead planned and shopping list sorted :)

Love the pics :) x

Ah but look where you are now - shining at a v slim you :) xx amazing.

Ok week one for me in 2015 and 2.5lbs off - it's a start hey :)

Thing is Tracy your old knee had had it x it will get better, takes time x Make sure you do the exercises, it hurts but bit by bit it will improve x My sister had a lot of pain on her first but got better and went on to gave the second one done. Hang in there and keep the hope alive. X Yup I...

Nice to watch those programmes though and they do help motivate. Day 1 went well for me yesterday even though I've a long weekend planned decorating our lounge/diner with Dave. My son is home today from his snow boarding holiday and I'm doing a belated birthday meal for him but doing SW Red...

Hello Susan - have you bitten the bullet and back to class yet - In rejoined last night :)

Ok after a 'gap' and some real yo yo ing followed by holiday gain and Xmas gain that this time I've not pulled back I've gone into the next sized trousers having pulled it back once already :( life long battle hey, good intentions went by the wayside with flu like virus post Xmas and my diet...

Owch, sorry to hear things are still painful x hope things start to improve soon xx

Hi Cookie. Really glad to see your Dad us ok xx* have been reading your diary but just not active on here lately. Your lounge looks beautiful - you myst be so chuffed with it xx :)

Hi Tracy xx hope things are improving - it will get better, my sister was the same but glad she had it done now xxxx there is a rainbow at the end of it xx .

Hi Tracy - just doing a diary catch up. Halloween pic looks great. Re knee op,- my sister has had both her knees replaced in the last 12 months and she's 52 so there is a case for ops where the pain is so bad pre 60 xx It's helped her enormously.. Natural that you'll be up tight about it xx

I'm still getting censored posts lol. Can't see everything but the lamb curry sounds lush Cookie xx

Still not ventured on the scales since return from holiday but am back in my smaller work trousers :). Not tried the jeans yet. Not been perfect but have cut back when home. Was visiting family last weekend so that was naughty, went to see the poppies at the Tower of London. Away next weekend...

Morning Cookie - hope the building works are coming along - what are you having do e. For so e reason a lot if your posts are showing up as blanks in my ipad. Hope all is going well xx

Thank you Tracy but hey you look fab too xx I still have loads of wobbly bits and chose the more flattering pics as you do! Least clothes don't feel as tight as they did post hols - phew, but need to be good this side of Xmas and then try and be much better in 2015.

Definitely can be demoralising with fluid blips and I've avoided the pain of seeing that number post hols - the clothes were tight and that's what I needed to know. Glad you're doing great with your maintenance xx :)

Looking like you are getting back i to your recipes again Susan :). Well done on your weight loss xx Can't believe that Xmas is about 8.5 weeks now! Polishing up my halo :)

Well been back from Tunisia two weeks now. Cookie we did have thunder and lightening storms but didn't cause us any problems as were at the hotel. Generally fab weather 31/32 degrees. Ate drank and was merry - had to wear bigger work trousers but in my smaller ones again now. Battery in...

Oh love the pumpkin halloween costume x :). Really sorry to hear about your aunt - it's hard when someone close dies xx big hugs. Knee op sounds all on track. My sister has had both hers done this year and post op it's made things so much better for her so whatever the journey brings worth...

Tracy good luck with the knee op - think it might be whilst Imam away x just off for two weeks today. The end result through the other side will make it worth it. You've dine fantastic with your weight loss - looking good xx

Love the pics Cookie - look forward to seeing more. I'm sure you'll be having an amazing time. Just off on hols now too so might be 2/52 before I catch depending on internet xx

Good luck for WI this week Susan - I'll join you back on the wagon post hols :). Xx

Hi Guys xx cookie planning to find that halo post my hols, off today to Tunisia for two weeks YAY don't seem to have got my act together at all this year and gained a bit but not all, about 7 lbs or so but now holiday. Will try and be naughty and good on hols to try and enjoy but damage...

Have a fab holiday xx

Well done Tracy, bet that feels fab xx

I'm fine but been a busy summer with family and not got my head into full being good mode at all. Really looking forward to having two weeks in the sun soon though wish I'd shifted some weight. Knee replacement is a big op but worth it if it sorts mobility and pain xx

Hi Tracy. Looks like you are doing great with your maintenance, well done xx Bet it was strange seeing the wedding pics 50 years on with young bridesmaid at two :). Still not on track this end but trying to keep control in weight with some ups and downs. Two weeks and we're off on hols for two...

Hi Cookie. So sorry to hear about your work colleague xxx love the picture of you and Rowan. Looks like you're forging ahead great with SW. I've not been that great with SW, gained a wee bit but trying to pull that back pre hols in two weeks, TOTM is prob making wee weight gain worse as...

Cookie. Boasting re Brett's stripping skills huh lol. 7lbs to target is fab. I still need to get back on track but am doing a good maintenance at the mo :) x

Hiya. How are you getting on? I need to polish my halo :)

Hi Cookie. Hard to get fully back in track when you fall into a maintenance zone with some extras. I'm still basically doing just that. Least it's not piling on. I've got a few lbs sat still from Xmas so need to at least try and deal with pre end Sept as We're hoping to save back enough for...

Cookie. That was fab re post hol gain and the pics you posted were lovely x. The TOTM gain will soon disappear - pants though huh x. You'll be at Target before you know it x

HimSusan. Well done on your weight losses. Hope the dance show went well. Still not fully back in track but seem to be holding my own, need to do better :)

Hi Sorry I missed your birthday, so Happy Belated birthday - glad it was a good one :) x. Love the guinea pug pics - they're so cute.

Hi, Sorry not been on much at mo as been on holiday at home for a week and been taking a bit of a breather from the plan. Need to get back in track but focus just isn't there at the mo. Just finishing off what we started in the house and doing bits and bobs now. Time to save again :)

Hi Susan. Nice to see you back on here, though not on here much myself at mo as having a break off plan. Hope you had a fab wedding anniversary.

Loving the pics Cookie, great clothes - particularly like orange flowery dress but all look good :). Exciting re your holiday, you must be excited :). We're on hols this week but just at home out and about but been to Looe and Polperro today, beach yesterday. Nice not to have to go to work and...

Hi Chrissie. Sorry to hear about your cat, they are indeed part of the family hugs xx . Puppy looks cute and will be nice as you say for one day a week for your sister. Glad you had a great holiday. Know what you mean re keeping weight off, I dumped the bigger clothes too. Need to get myself...

Sounds like it's all going well Cookie x. Glad Amsterdam was fun. Have a fab weekend - sounds like some nice things planned x

Pictures are lovely Susan xx :). Bet you're glad the house is nearly sorted. Sounds like you've had a fun time recently too.

Hi All STS this week which is fine as monthly imminent too and not 100% on plan. Quite happy as long as I don't gain as been a manic time. Becky now home since Thursday evening and Chris home from Bristol today for the weekend :) House is coming along Susan. We'll just finish off what's...

Hi All. Time seems to be flying these days. Lost 3lbs last few weeks which I'm chuffed about but not going to class at mo. Taking the chilled approach. Lovely to finally see some sunny skies. Four days to work next week then just over a week off at home - hope the weather holds cos then I'll...

Hi Cookie. Sounds like you're v determined :). The roof leak sounds a right pain Hope you're having a fab time in Amsterdam.

Always weird going back to work having been off, be it hols or off sick, it's the catch up bit and getting back into routines again hey x Hope the pain settles down soon. You're doing great with your target weight, especially with being off - so tempting to boredom eat when out of routines...

Hi All. Had a manic couple of weeks with the new boiler going in, new radiators apart from in bedrooms now and new cloakroom suite - still painting etc but quite a lot of disruption. Mixture of good and bad on plans and holding my own. I've decided to stick with the plans and not go to class...

Hi xx How are you doing now after the op xx

Loving all the London pics Cookie and well done on your 2 stone award :). Benidorm will be amazing - no wonder you're excited.

Hiya xx just had a diary catch up as mad here with new boiler, radiators etc going in. Fab weight loss last week Cookie and so close to target now - look forward to seeing you get that in the coming weeks.

Hot tub sounds bliss. Hope you gave fun - never been to Scotland and would like to go one day. The house stuff will get there - looking fwd to seeing the pics xx :)

Hi All :D. Sorry heating going in and bit mad this end. Lost 1.5 lbs of my 2lb gain at WI last Thurs which was good given a tad over on Debbie's funeral day. Saturday was off plan due to chaos here so trying to pull it back and hoping for a STS. Away in London briefly this weekend as hubby's...

Ah you could well be at target for then :). No,holiday plans for us yet, been busy doing up the house - just had a mega unexpected car bill on hubby's car too - hey ho - life :)

Glad to hear it Tracy x still painful though I bet. Hope everyone is taking good care of you.

Found the attached and thought it was really good. Yesterday went well on plan. Shopped last night so organised, just have to stick with it a day at a time. I think looking at the pics I did showing before and now made me think too, no way is that going back on, so time to try and get back...

Hi Tracy. Hope the knee isn't too painful, will take time to heal fully. Your weight loss is amazing xx Different life huh :)

Food pics look lush. Florida - woo hoo, now there's an aim to keep you motivated - when do you go?

This week was a bit naughty - not been keeping tabs so deserved. Just need to get back to basics. Prob the short sharp kick I needed :)

Hi Cookie. Food looking good. 0.5 on TOTM week is really good, hang in there xx

Hi Cookie. Had a v off plan week and TOTM too - v nearly didn't WI but but bit the bullet - plus 2. Going to give myself a kick and get back into gear, Looked at some of my pics from before to now and don't want to gain it back so time to dust off the halo and get back in the game for 2014...

Hi Cookie. Sounds like you've had quite a week, but at least you're still on track. Hope you have a lovely BH weekend and not working all if it x

I love the pictures. You look fantastic Susan xx Hope all is well your end - know things have been crazy of late :)

Definitely. The young lad, Steven, who has raised so much money alongside his own battle is awesome bless him :) So putting things into perspective SW wise back to a day at a time, accepting we are all human and sometimes stop off on the journey for a while or have special things to enjoy...

Yup. At the moment I don't care if my syns are up today. Sometimes life makes you ponder on the meaning of life Tracy xx We are v lucky for everyone we have in our life who we hold dear, material things mean nothing when we have gone but if we are v lucky we get to touch others lives in a v...

Hii All. Sorry been a bit mad and not been on minis. Didn't weigh at class but reckon STS this week. Fine with that. Will check on diaries and PMs soon apologies. Raising a few glasses tonight regardless of SW in memory of work colleague tonight who sadly lost her battle with cancer today x...

Hey great news re the baby :). Hope you have a fab day with your Mum.

Hi Cookie Walls are cream. Lovely neutral beige carpet. She has white black and red bedding and I've ordered red satin look eyelet curtains for her. Least once this is done all three bedrooms will be decorated. New boiler being fitted mid May, few other bits but then will save for projects...

Fantastic achievement Tracy and such an inspiration :). Totally life changing hey xx

Hi Cookie. Glad things are going well, good idea sharing the easter egg with Brett :). Another long weekend just around the corner - YAY

Hi Tracy. Hope your Dad is making good progress xx Glad to hear your pre op assessment well. Can imagine you're in cloud 9 Re the BMI :). Yup feeling bit better, just a lot on. Chris leaves to start his new job in Bristol this weekend but back next weekend for the bank holiday next weekend...

Hi Cookie. Thanks xx I'm ok but just didn't manage to be 100% - luckily only plus one at the scales, phew :D Been a v busy working week. I'll sort myself at some point - still adjusting to new work dept and life changes :).

Hi Tracy. Hugs xx How's your dad doing and how did the pre op assessment go. I think quite a few people fell off the rails over Easter. Anniversaries can be hard - think ft's being back at this house with all the old family memories, nice but stirs up emotions. Weighed in tonight and plus...

Wow Tracy that's fantastic, mega total weight loss. I'm sure you'll pull it back again. I think a few of us will have gone off the rails with Easter. Was three years to the day yesterday that Mum passed away too and felt it quite badly this year, funny how things catch you unawares sometimes...

Thanks Cookie. Must admit I'm off plan this weekend but hey ho... Think I'm still adjusting to all the recent life changes and just can't get fully into the swing of things yet. Will get there :)

Sounds like you're being super good with your easter egg. :) have a fab time x

Good to see you back and on track Moira. Sounds like you've had a rough few months of it. Glad you're on the mend xx

Mad times hey. Glad you had lovely birthday celebrations with your Dad, special times :). House stuff does cause major disruption hey, but you're nearly there now. Good luck with getting back on track this week xx

Hi All sorry been quite busy at the mo and not had time to update my minis. Lost 0.5 lb last week which is fine given I'd gone off the rails the Saturday before oopsies. Yesterday was also naughty as we went down to St Ives ( one of my favourite places down here). Lovely stroll around the...

Hi Cookie. well done on your weight loss this week :). Looking well on track. Great that you are off for a few days for Easter :)

Well I seemed to press a self-destruct button yesterday. Shopped, tidied, home alone had a treat snack then the flood gates opened and I was naughty. Just going to have to carry on today - like my consultant says if you have one dead flower in a vase you don't throw the whole vase away, you...

Oh Chrissie xx big hugs. I know that's so hard for you bless her. Will take time. Glad you have your holiday just now, though I know you will feel it when you get home again. All normal reactions you are having at this time xx

That's fantastic re the trousers ;). How soon is the next holiday?

Oh that's great news re the trousers Chrissie - how soon is your next holiday?

Hi Cookie TOTMs are a right pain huh. Mine started on WI day and I had a STS which I'm fine with, had a hungry day with it yesterday and syns were a bit over cos if it but one day at a time. I got roped into helping on Thurs and did the weighing at class :). Planning meals again this week and...

Glad jt all went well at the hospital Moira xx food is looking on track :) Hard being back at work too I bet x

Ooo treats huh - egg and flowers :). Food is looking yummy and meal out sounds lovely x

:D. Good luck for WI. My car us just about to cost me £700 on top of £242 I've paid out already cos the car computer is faulty - car mechanics are fine - damn technology - not impressed :(

Hi Everyone. Yes was chuffed with the results at the scales :D. See on your thread that you enjoyed the Manchester meet Cookie - look forward to seeing some pics. Welcome back Moira. Lovely to hear from you. Gradually getting there with the house but think we will have boxes for a while yet...

Busy busy hey. Hope it's going ok -sounds like you earnt that wine :D

Hi Moira. Great to have you back :). I'm sure you'll soon sort the gain.

Hi Cookie. Glad you got Bo sorted under the warranty. Looks like your meet went well :). Plan looking good too x

Hi All. Well said I would so I checked back into my SW class tonight, not been for over a month...... Paid up, queued up..... Deep breath and stepped onto the scales.......lost 0.5lb!!!!!!!! :D. Normal SW life and minis blog with more in tact halo may now resume lol. Phew!!!!

Hi Tracy. Thank you x Yes you definitely could do with a good family wedding :). We all had a great day, was a beautiful wedding for two lovely people.

Thanks Cookie. Was a lovely wedding. It"s good when the fellas lose weight alongside us hey ;). They can be sneaky with the treats though :)

Glad the house is coming along Susan. All the house stuff and new job will have been full on I know. Spain in June sounds fun and a v good incentive :). How's everything going?

Hey Chrissie. Well done on your weight loss. Can't blame your Dad for giving the knee op a miss at 85 bless him. I can remember power cuts in my youth too ;)

STS is ok though, may show next week, goes like that huh, annoying I know xx glad you enjoyed your spa day :)

Hi All. Few pics from the wedding. Dave with his niece and the last one is with her hubby. Pics with granddaughters too :) We have loads of pics! Still awall on diet but am back go class from Thurs evening when normal service may resume lol. Still a lot of 2014 left to do some serious weight...

Wow well done on your amazing weight loss this week xxx :). Spa day and overnight stay sounds really nice - enjoy! :D. Look forward to hearing all about it.

Hi Susan. How are things your end? Xx Hopefully the house is coming together for you - does throw a spanner in the works with the diet hey but we will both be back on track soon for the rest of 2014 :)

Hi Chrissie. Having a quick catch up as not been on minis much this week with house move stuff. Well done on joining the class - hope you enjoy ;) pics of holiday look lovely. Sounds like you were getting v organised in the kitchen, good luck for WI xx

Hi Cookie Rowan has grown so much. Great pics of when you and Brett met up with Guy - you look great xx Food is looking good, the vegetable tagine looks yummy. Glad Bo is getting fixed under warrantee for you. Food is looking good ;) I had a good read as not been on minus properly for about...

Thanks everyone :). Was a lovely meal out on Sunday and a nice day on my birthday. Got to Skype Becky in the evening too with her being out in Spain until June. Two of the bedrooms here are nearly finished here now, Dave just has a few finishing touches in our room to do, one wallpaper wall...

Hi Everyone. Well as you know we moved on 15 March, the house sale completed smoothly in 21 March. The move itself was v hard work even with all the help and we've ached from head to toe lol. Been busy this end decorating both ours and my son's room, still boxes everywhere. Once we have our...

We're out to the Chinese on Sunday Cookie - treat as it's my pre 50th family meal so I plan to enjoy. Being good around celebrations is the plan. Food over two days with move been whatever we could get and to be honest we were all so tired and hungry I was just glad of food too :). All the big...

Hi Chrissie. Glad you had a fab holiday. Well done on your weight too. Takes a few days to settle into normal routines again. :)

Thanks Cookie. We've just booked family meal out on the Sunday before my birthday too as it's easier for everyone than in the week. I'd be happy for a STS back at class on 3 April with the mayhem of house move, 50th birthday and niece's wedding celebrations. Beyond that all systems go for...

Hi Cookie. Glad you managed to,sort Brett's birthday things :). Thanks re dresses. Really looking fwd to the wedding on 28th. House move day today! Yikes lol Tell Brett he's a spoil sport re the birthday pants!!! :D. Glad you guys had a good day xx

Hi Susan. How is the kitchen progressing? We're hitting move day tomorriw. Off now til 31st but loads to do!! :) Hopefully you're nearly done with the house stuff now and smiling cos it's looking good :) xx

Hi Cookie. Just catching up,as manic with impending house move. Sorry re the gain gut you know it will be TOTM fluid, frustrating, but hand un there xx food looks great. Hope you managed to get Brett's card sorted xx

Thanks everyone, Molly is a real sweetie :). Been a manic week so not been on minis. Builder has finished work upstairs in the house we are moving to, carpets go down in bedrooms today, we'll have to sheet down well to paint but move day for majority of stuff tomorrow with family arriving to...

Pretty nails - hooked huh :). Getting there with things then. Tick tick, but going to be so worth it!

Hi Chrissie. Only just catching up on Minis as things have been a tad hectic. Great re SW vouchers and by the time you read thus I hope you will have had a pretty amazing holiday :). X. Look fwd to seeing sine pics!

Morning Cookie. Just had mega catch up on your diary :). Pics of Bo are lovely and made me smile re the rear wiper :). Can't believe the restaurant used smash, that us so bad! All looks great plan wise for you. Hope you have a nice weekend planned - been manic this end as lot on at mo.

Hi Susan. Nearly there with the house stuff though - going to look fab. Where are you off on hols? Nails treat sounds nice - what colour dud you go for? You'll soon get back to plan once you gave your kitchen back x

Hi All. Sorry I've not been in Minis, manic week. Attached piccy of Molly for you guys to see - she's beautiful :) We went up to see everyone last weekend. SW wise decided going to try not to gain weight but to return to class on 3 April as with house move and wedding it's all a bit crazy...

7lb 13oz born 05:26 - baby girl - Molly :D YAY

Ooo you sound so chuffed :). Exciting hey. Glad you got the VW you wanted :D

Well done on the STS. You must be getting so excited now about your holiday :D x

Nooo still waiting. Mike rang Dave earlier and said waters have now been broken so hopefully tonight. Will let you know when we know :D Yup think magic undies may be needed alongside being good but I've said no to birthday cake at work 2 days in a row, how good am I lol. Need to...

Oo well done on your walk after the night before lol x. Think I'd have been curled up at home :)

Love the car!! :). YAY xxx

Hi Shivvy, welcome :) Sunday was a but iff track but hauled it back yesterday. Made homemade meatballs with pasta last night and have the caribbean pepper pot stew on the go in the slow cooker now for later. Dresses arrived from the catalogue that I ordered for the wedding, one is v small...

Oh WOW. Just seen :D. Well done - fantastic news - made up for you xxxxxx

Hi All. Well yesterday was off plan, breakfast fine, snack tea fine but then had 2 crumpets; naughty lunch out with sister as had day off and we went to spa then found out they weren't doing lunches due to a wedding so we went to a local pub. Did have diet coke but lunch was not SW friendly...

Sounds like a very manic week Susan. Know what you mean re the tidying, it's bad enough with packing boxes appearing and you have building dust. Walk in wardrobes sound really great. Not having a kitchen too definitely makes it tough re diet but it won't be long and your lovely new extension...

Yup I make the caribbean pepperpot stew in the slow cooker too. Have all the stuff in to prep Mon for Tues after work. Definitely great when people notice the weight loss :).

Don't know how you manage to stay up til one Cookie - by about 10 I start to yawn :)

Hi Cookie. Replied on your thread. Sorry as I know it's disheartening xx Worth looking at the HEXBs like you said but hang in there could just be fluid xx Cup of tea can make an extra 0.5 or even different weight clothes xx I didn't go and weigh as had day off with hubby and we were...

Sounds like you're really going for it pre hols :). I have caribbean pepperpot stew on my list to make again next week - yummy huh :)

Hi Cookie. Sorry re the gain xx looking at the HEX Bs is a good idea if you've been splitting choices that aren't split in the book. It could well be fluid with monthly though or even a visit needed with the PF though xx hang in there - food choices always look great and fab that Brett is...

Been a good gal today. Usual fruit for brekkie, cous cous and salad for lunch, yoghurt, persimmon, Alpen light. Have the Schwartz slow cooker chicken curry for tonight. Just planned tomorrow and done food diary. Need to work out shopping list/ menu plan for next week later - always easier to...

Chrissie. Well done on the loss. When's the holiday now? Exciting and great that you are in smaller sizes :)

Cookie The three days off sound well earned, enjoy xxx Foods been looking good.

Sounds like a busy week for you. York is lovely - enjoy! I still need to work out leave and see what time I can get off for the next leave year - just organising moving leave at the mo - I hope lol Least you have school holidays booked and sorted :)

Tricky with the kitchen on going for you Susan. Cookie I'm being good - mark the calendar lol. Food all planned as previously stated and I have salad with cous cous for lunch tomorrow, yoghurt, fruit and Alpen light - * week so making sure I have on plan things to nibble on if I feel the need...

Oo another really early start. That's a lot of notice to get your money for your car :( are you having the VW Beatle?

Thank you re Teddy :). Dead proud of her :D. And sorry Tracy lol. Been a good gal yesterday and today. Did loin chops with frylight roasties and veg for tea. Syns fine over yesterday and today. I'm using the SW online food diary as of yesterday to sort myself out. Planning baby bel beef...

Charlotte looks great :) Kitchen will be mayhem when it all comes out but great once done. Before pic after to follow huh :D. Glad you enjoyed you charity night. We've been clearing rubbish from garage and garden shed today ready for house move, washing windows etc but thought we should...

Oo but if there were all boy Teddies where would baby Teddies come from :). We culled six years ago when we moved here and are now sorting again. Amazing how much stuff everyone accumulates. Culling a 20 year loft hoard last time was like why on earth did we keep all this! So much to do...

Ooo early start Cookie. There were trees down again in Cornwall on Friday. My son's gf couldn't get here from Plymouth as all the trains got cancelled so he has to cancel their meal out and in the end drive up later when the weather and tailbacks over the Tamar had eased a little. Horrendous...

Sounds like a good Saturday. It's nice to get new appliances isn't it - we currently have a new double oven sat boxed in the dining room ready for our forthcoming house move lol

Thanks Tracy. Yup really chuffed/proud. Pattern is for an Oliver Bear but decided as I've used purple suede for paw pads and purple embroidery thread for nose and mouth that bear should be a girl so named her Olivia :). I've been saying I was going to make one for ages. Have other patterns...

:D piccy of my first hand sewn jointed teddy bear attached - really pleased with her. Kept me busy today and on plan as hubby only just in, dinner is running late and housework deferred cos I was busy lol. Fur, eyes and bell were from my late Mum's crafting things, filling given to me by a...

Sounds a good plan - prices do get hiked up then huh :)

Glad you enjoyed :). Quiet one for us. Red Thai curry from SW cookbook, M & S naughty pud and I had red wine. Just chilled night in, weather was horrendous put down here. Hubby bought me a dizen red roses bless him :)

This was me yesterday lol - see attached image :p. Using the SW food diary on line today to try and get back on track :)

Hi Everyone. Had a lovely Valentines with hubby - dozen red roses. Although we had SW friendly Thai red curry have to say I didn't diet yesterday. Not been great in SW of late and need to try to be better but lot on at mo so been a bit distracted. Making the Malaysian chicken and red pepper...

Crazy how people forget hey. Hope you had a lovely Valentines night :)

Hope you enjoyed your charity night. Harder with school holidays to get everything done. Kitchen will drive you crazy whilst it's being done but will be fab once sorted :) Hope you had a good Valentines.

Hope you had a nice Valentine's evening with Brett Cookie x

Sounds an eventful trip to the dentist - you always make me smile :). Hormones have a lot to answer for! Size 12s must feel fab, holiday is getting closer and closer.

Pretty good re the weight, I'd be chuffed with that too with the manic and stressful weeks you've had of late :) Kitchen will be done soon enough and then we want to see pics of it :) chilled birthday takeout in the warm sounds a nice birthday evening - weather doesn't make any of us want to go...

Absolutely brilliant Tracy xx Lively to compare the pics hey. Well done :) x

VW beetles are lovely little cars :). Well done on STS xx sounds like you're glad of your days off x

Hi All. Well dine on STS Cookie, that's fine with monthly isn't it? I'm plus one but am fine with that as not been great in syns this week.

Ah I like the attached :).

WOW amazing weight loss, well done Chrissie. Cloud 9 this week huh :). Tick tock to your holiday. Food is sounding great as always.

Sounds like your week is going ok Cookie. Horrid when work drags hey. Think we need some nicer weather, just want comfort things when it's like this.

Hi All. Tasha those burgers are lovely. Chrissie did you make the burgers? Geordie - SW food has been lovely but unfortunately my best laid plans re the syns is not working out well with monthly due etc so my halo is not staying in place. It's going to be a stressful few weeks with the house...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY - hope you have a wonderful day xx Glad that the funeral though sad went ok xx cold kitchen is no joke huh but will all come together v soon :) Have a lovely meal out later xx :D

Hi Cookie. Your pancakes look delicious. Night out with the girls sounds fun. Cold sores are wretched so feel for you. TOTMs are annoying, mine's a week today and are a pain re weight loss hey, just have to keep going regardless of scales hey, hope it doesn't cause too much problem with your...

Bit of pampering sounds good Chrissie. Walking in the weather we've been having is commitment :). Hang in there. Forthcoming holiday I am sure is a good aim for you :)

Hi Chrissie. Weekend was a bit up with syns but not too bad with family here but back in track again today Busy times at the mo as we have a house move in about five weeks too. Day at a time. Making homemade burgers with babybel light in centre for tea tonight and wedges nom nom.

Hi Cookie. My syns have been up a bit too with syns with family visiting but still improved :). Adjusting halo again this morning and fully in track. Was a lovely weekend with Dave's daughter, youngest son, partner and 5 month old granddaughter here :). Some more of their lift stuff etc all...

Well done on the lb off Anne. Aldi is brilliant for stuff - shopping is so expensive these days.

Hi Cookie. Beef Chilli this evening as it's quick and easy with so many of us and roast turkey crown and plenty of veg and frylight roasties for Sunday.

Glad you're on track Cookie :). Hopefully you should show a good loss next week. We will both get there. Enjoy the girly night out.

Consider myself told huh lol x. Don't worry will be good girly :). Night out sounds fun. We have family visiting this weekend but I've planned SW friendly food.

Hi Chrissie. Glad you are ok, therapeutic glass of wine sounds nice :). Always nice to get smaller clothes. Three weeks to your holiday is going to fly - exciting times.

Thanks Cookie. Will have to remember to look out for some to try at some point :) glad all is going well.

Thanks everyone - feeling lucky :). Really glad I weighed and stayed to class. Doing well so far today. Berries, banana, grapes, v low fat fromage frais, tbsp honey 2.5 syns, ham omelette, tbsp tom sauce 1 syn, 2 persimmons, HEX B Xmas pud Hi Fi bar (they were 2 for 1 so £1.50 for 2 packs) at...

Hi Cookie. Glad you are ok and sounding positive x Didn't know there was giant cous cous, where did you get it?

Cookie I replied to you on my page x know how you feel as had the unexpected gain myself last week, but hang in there and don't do what I did and hopefully you'll get a great result next week. Hugs xxx If I'd hung in there I'd have had a better result but in the circumstances, big phew!! Xx

Thanks Anne xx you are so right :). Oh Cookie I am so sorry as I know how bad I felt last week and thought about skipping this week, but bit the bullet anyhow. I'd weighed on am class last week so with the not so good week and back to evening WI I wasn't expecting good news. To my surprise I...

Sorry to hear about Chris' uncle Geordie, sad times xx Major upheaval with the builders about to break through as well and messy huh. Hope all goes well xx

I agree the weather does not help, had horrendous storms down here, though fingers crossed seems calmer today. Not been a good week for me SW wise as lost the plot after unexpected gain last week but hey ho it happens. No one is perfect. Quite a lot on at the mo too.

Good luck for WI later Cookie x

Oops drawing a line didn't work too well yesterday.... Feels like I'm on a self-sabotage week to weigh day. Might ask for a diet sheet this week, not been able to stay to class for a few weeks as a lot on at mo and seem to be pressing self destruct button with syns this week. Whatever happens...

Actually thought brr when I read re shorts and t shirt :) At least you do exercise, I'm bad on that front at the mo and have to say struggling to keep to plan this week, sooo cold. Definitely commitment that you'll sit and watch footie for Brett. Hope you're having a good day.

Really glad you had a fab weekend. Don't worry it will come off again xx

Hi Mandy. Sounds like you've been having one heck of a month and I should imagine you're well miffed re the two year having to restart - men get it so easy. Shame we can't just tick the everything stop and no hassle box huh. Going to have to try and track down your new diary :) x

Glad you had a good weekend Cookie. Pics of food look yummy. Weekends go way too fast hey.

Hi All. Thank you for your support. Sunday was a bit A. Wall too, but drawing a line today and will try and pull it back before WI on Thursday. Accepting that I will just have to do what I can and if I'm lighter for the wedding I am if not so be it as sometimes life means we go off track or...

Sorry to hear you're feeling unwell combined with stress too I'm not surprised you've had a case of the munchies. Sounds a v busy weekend in your household Geordie. Hope Charlotte has a lovely birthday weekend and that it's relatively gentle on you xx Must be quite stressful with the building...

Well yesterday was fine, but today I've slipped but at the moment am not feeling bad about that. Need to sort myself out though as seen a couple of dresses that might be nice to try for the wedding end of March if I lost weight. Just home alone and got a case of the munchies on this cold...

How's your week going Geordie? Xx

Hi Anne. Yes difficult with family things. You just have to take it a day at a time and do the best you can xx 1lb off is great, :) hang in there.

Great weight loss Cookie, really pleased for you :) xx Bet you're pleased to be on early shifts this week.

Have a lovely weekend break Chrissie xx

Hi. Thanks Cookie. i'm ok :). Been back on it today and planning chicken stir fry with noodles for tea. I've had unexpected gains before, probably due to monthly cycle and generally weight loss tends to be slower, but at least with being on thyroxine it does come off usually. Trying to focus...

Grrr plus 2 - fathom that :(. Was so miffed I ate the chocolate santa I found that I'd misplaced for one of the kids Xmas stockings and had had to buy another. I know that's not the answer but had a real 'stuff it' moment. Will now stop playing hoopla with my halo today, been so good all...

Weekend break sounds nice - hope you get decent weather, we've had so much rain.

Oo yup love the pepperpot stew :) soo many lovely recipes. Fingers crossed for WI tomorrow - been a good gal :D

Glad you had a good time with your friend and Rowan :) pics are lovely. Food as always looking good. Hope you've had a good day today. X

Good on the syns then, curry sauce and chips sounds a lovely comfort food. Hope you get the roof on soon. Lot of upheaval with the build but will be worth it in the end. Hope the birthday celebrations were fun.

Hi. Cookie burgers sound nice :). Think I may make some next week nom nom. Weather here is v wet still Geordie, so much rain over Dec and Jan. Having Tesco pulled pork tonight with frylight roasties, carrots, peas and corn on the cob :)

Hi Ann, weather is atrocious, soo much rain, but at least we have no snow and ice. Dreadful situation in Somerset with the flooding. Hope you are doing ok.

Did you make curry sauce Geordie or was it a ready bought one? Sounds nice. Hope the working week goes ok around the building works. Loads of rain down here, hope you're fairing better.

Hi Cookie, hope you're having a good day with baby Rowan. Sounds like you have pre-planned for food. Homemade burgers with baby bel light in the centre are lush - might add some to my food plan for next week :). Enjoy! Thus far today had summer fruits, banana, grapes with v low fat natural...

Maggi bags are great, must add some to my shopping list this week :). Good luck for WI Mandy

Great weight loss Chrissie. Weather is horrendous at the mo for your walking, you must have been soaked the other day. Food as always is looking grest. Tick tock to the hols huh :).

Glad to have found my halo Cookie. Need to shift as much weight as I can in February for wedding frock purchase and a bit more before the wedding in March - don't want to spend too much though as loads to lose to target. Bet you're glad to be days off now.

We have the pulled pork with either new or frylight roast potatoes, sweetcorn, peas, brocolli. Cookie's brown bap fries and coleslaw sounds a yummy idea too.

Can just imagine you doing that lol Will definitely be good to get their numbers moving down again :)

Hi Cookie. I agree re the Tesco pulled pork, only serves two or if you're really hungry one lol. Dave and I share it - I bought it again for us for this week. Still to make from scratch yet. Hope you're enjoying your day off. :)

I decided it was time Tracy, thank you x :) Hey well done on the 11s. It's getting a few good days under your belt again hey. Have chilli planned tomorrow which I made last week from the freezer, so easy syn free tea tomorrow. Need to get some weight off by the end of Feb so I can sort an...

Thanks Bev, the mixed grill was gorgeous nom nom :) nice and full now. :D

Halo is staying on at the mo - fruit, v low fat natural yoghurt, honey 2.5 syns for breakfast. Snacks - grapes, banana. Lunch - bacon and egg sandwich, 1 tbsp tomato sauce 1 syn. Tea - lamb chop, half gammon steak, 2 x Tesco healthy living cumberland sausages 2 syns, mushrooms, tomato...

Sounds like a lovely weekend break Mandy. Shame re the pussy cat fight, something you have no control over though, naughty puss.

Glad you had a fun night Geordie :). I've now disposed of the red wine I had here from Xmas, ok I drank it before finding my halo lol but it's now not here to tempt me :) Counting does highlight where extra syns may have snuck in so good plan.

Ok syns up a bit today but fine as been lower the last 2 days. Fruit, v low fat yoghurt for breakfast with drizzle of honey 2.5, mugshot, roast chicken and fresh veg, gravy allowed 1.5, ice cream allowed 7.5, Yorkshire pud 2.5, 14 syns then added 2 Tesco healthy living sausages 2 syns...

Will even up with the lower syns on other days and you have up to 15, or just right it off and carry on xx Don't worry about it, food diaries have been looking great, we're all human. Bet they were yum :)

Oo busy day for you - having a v lazy day here :). Have fun :). We'd best both polish our halos and go for it hey. Cookie's food diary is looking spot on.

As well sometimes it has to be done re the birthdays - special days. On track today, fruit for breakfast with v low fat yoghurt and honey, cumberland sausage sandwich for lunch, egg and tomato sauce - 3 syns as Tescos healthy living sausages are 1 syn rather than 0.5 each I was told, so 5.5 syns...

Sounds a lovely break, enjoy :)

Pineapple on sticks was standard for parties :) used to love doing tea parties for the kids. Nice to have things that feel treats whilst on plan hey.

Lol Cookie. STS is good Geordie with weekend away :) ok let's really mean business this week :)

Looking to be well on track Cookie. Pasta quiche sounds nice. Hope the shifts aren't too bad over the weekend.

Well could have been worse - plus 0.5 lb at WI. Phew! Snap Cookie. STS is good Geordie with weekend away. Had steak and jacket potato, but did have 3 x onion rings and a little but if mushroom sauce. Stuck with diet come to drink. Did have a slice of bday cake. Daytime was spot on before...

All sounding v positive Cookie and meals look great. Dave answers 'I don't mind' when I ask him re food etc, so annoying lol - told him he has to stop, become a joke thing all the time grrr lol

Hope it went ok in Leeds. This horrid weather doesn't exactly inspire us to get up and on huh. Windy, cold and rain down here. Hope all is going well your end. I'm better than I was but need to wind the syns back a bit. Keep thinking about starting swimming but then cold wet weather doesn't...

Don't think I could go without syns, way too hard, I'm with you on utilising them though currently I need to pull back to less oops Food diaries are looking good Chrissie :)

Thanks everyone :). Spoke to her yesterday and she's ok. Still v new but much better than Saturday :) Speaking to her on line every day at the mo. Did throw me big time and yup emotional comfort food with * week as well and don't usually do that, well not for a v long time. All human hey...

Ooo cava good use if syns :) Bet you are sooo looking forward to your holiday :)

Well done in your weight loss Mandy. Hope you had a nice day with her mum for her birthday. Weights do vary in the week and can be really annoying, same time each week is a better comparison but we all do it :)

Hi Cookie. Glad you are feeling a but better. Could be TOTM related, hang in there and hopefully will settle down x. Portion size looks fine x

Hi Tracy. It's cold in Toledo just now and she's regretting not taking more warm jumpers, will buy some. Becky registered at uni yesterday and has stocked up on food, extra blanket, duvet, dressing gown and one warm sweat shirt so far :). Feeling more settled in her flat and more relaxed...

Hi Chrissie. It's her international year abroad for her French and Spanish degree. She was in Reims, France before Xmas, which was tough but she made it :). Spain until June now but issues on arrival which caused a panic. She's in a nice flat now, friendly students and has food etc now - gone...

Thanks Teresa. Well had a bowl of banana, grapes, v low fat yoghurt and honey at 2.5 syns, going to eat a small portion of chilli and rice for lunch that I plated but didn't eat last night and doing gammon, fry light wedges , peas, fresh pineapple and sweetcorn for tea. Need to work in HEXb...

Hi Mandy. Meat and coffee huh, least it's not in the words if the goodies 'Ekky thump and black pudding' - I may be showing my age here lol. SW plan looking good. Hope things get better at work for you, sounding quite stressful xx

Hi. Sorry I've been A wall :). Had a lovely time with Becky before she left for Spain. There were some issues when she got there but she moved accommodation and from wanting to jump on a plane and come home is feeling better about it now. Uni doesn't start until next week so hoping it...

Oh Cookie baby photos are lovely. Sounds like it's all going really well plan wise too :). I've fallen off the wagon as best laid plans flew out the window this week, need to sort it but hey ho.

Love the pic - yup holidays. Glad you had fun. When you find your halo see if mine is keeping it company lol. Been bad!!

Well do e on the 2lbs off Chrissie :). Just catching up in your dairy, fur balls early am sounds a bit if a rude awakenung. V busy week by the looks of it and Actifry. Heard they are good. I've fallen iff the wagon good and proper and need to sort, just been a bit stressful and I caved oops...

TOTM are a pain huh. Ultimately if we all stick with it we will be a lot lighter by Xmas. I was off track yesterday, naughties with Becky's last day at home, back to it today.

Have a fantastic time :). You made it to Friday - YAY xx Dublin here you come :) Enjoy!!! Xxxx

Hi All plus half for me which I'm fine with, monthly imminent plus syns up a bit 2 days. Not A1 on plan today but equally not going to worry about it. Chick flick with Becky at home today, roast beef for dinner but had some naughty nibbles with the film etc. I do not intend to feel bad about...