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Thanks Kira! How you been doing? Today is a miserable day here in the south west and I am even more so as totm. Have to say it has been drastically better since Ladyfalsham's suggestion of evening primrose oil which I take religiously but am grumpy this am. SnS simplicity 100% today even...

Thanks guys. Sammy, responded on your diary. Lou-G, couldn't find your diary, maybe I don't have enough posts? Thanks Clin, glad ur having nice holiday. Still on plan, had my weekly treat meal on Friday, home made falafel (my favourite). I have a 'cheat meal' Instead of my one pack a week as a...

Fab Sammy, well done on maintaining, 6 months on, doing well! Sorry to give you a shock to see you diary up there, lol, I was just wondering where you were as I'd seen you commenting on others diaries. As you saw from diary I'm in the zone and actually as of last weigh in I'm precariously close...

Hey Sammy, how you been? Tried to find your current diary but no luck. What you up to these days? x

I thinks that's realistic with all that's going on. Well done for keeping a level head, you're doing great! x

I takey hat off to you for doing your diet while trying to relocate, esp with two little people! I'm very well thanks, been back on SnS plan since mid June with a few breaks but still going downwards so all good. Hopefully back on minimins now, missed you guys! :D x

Wow, so the Beelisht relocation to Vegas is well under way! Well done on finding alternative for your cat, pets are super special they really should just be called children. Hope all is calm and peaceful as can be in your house hold and well done for sticking to plan. x

Hey Sam, that measly 2lb will be gone in no time, you'll see! Hope things get back to normal soon and I'm liking the sound of the kettle bells! x

So, I've had a bit of a break. Portugal holiday, chronic ear infection and other boring stories. The one story that i wanted to share with you is that I have been back on SnS since 12 June and am 2st 3lb down from that date. 1st5lb since my last wi here. I am so happy and in the zone right now...

Thanks Sam, how are you doing?

So, I've had a bit of a break. Portugal holiday, chronic ear infection and other boring stories. The one story that i wanted to share with you is that I have been back on sns since 12 June and am 2st 3lb down from that date. 1st5lb since my last wi here. I am so happy and in the zone right now...

Love the dresses and congrats on getting in the 10s! Youve done so well and are looking great, keep going x

Thanks Clinquant & Pri managed yesterday, 100%, on to day 2: Choc shake with 200g yogurt Mac cheese n 100g broccoli Cafe latte shake pudding Chilli with 100g celeriac chips 4l water/coffee/rooibos. Sorry haven't caught up diaries, in bed by 8.30 last night, it was either that or massive plate...

Well, good morning ladies! Today is the day I go back on the wagon. I haven't put much weight on (4lb) as I have been flat out with some evil virus flu thing and not really had an appetite. I have not been so ill in a very long time. I spent the first weekend in bed, Friday evening till Monday...

Everyone - going on take a little sabbatical from minimins for a little while, going round in vicious circles or binging then trying to be good. Think I'm over thinking diet. Will try get back on wagon but not make too much of it. So, hope you all have a good few days, see you Monday. Tracy -...

Hey Mrs, thought id come and check out your diary (and subcribe) since you inspired me to do 30day challenge. Keep goingnand you'll be burning fresh fat in no time. What did you decide to do about the exercise? Did you find when you cut it out losses were better? Hope you're having a great day x

Hope kitt settles in soon, I agree, slow and gentle is the way to win him over. Also, my mother in law scrunches up tinfoil into tight balls and he chases those around. They're light enough to bat but also shiny. Just watch he doesn't chew em x

You sound well prepared and organised for tomorrow, im sure lamb will turn out delicious and cant wait to see cupcake cake! Sorry to hear ur still bleeding badly, here's hoping it eases up soon x

Well done to everyone for sticking with it! Sorry I've been absent!, sat was rest day, sun was cheat day, yesterday was power cut day so today back on it! I am really looking forward to doing my walk today, the other exercises not so much but they give me mojo, so I'm game. Hope you're all well x

Well, was in the kitchen about to make my pancakes but the realised it was only 7.30 and I would be ravenous if I ate them then and then not eat again till midday, so will have them when I get back from nursery drop off. Then celeriac chips n curry pack for lunch, bar for about 3pm then maybe...

I wrote this at 11pm last night but went to bed before posting it. I WAS going to catch up and reply and thank everyone for your wonderful support, let me take a moment to say it now! Thank you all for your wonderful support! What's sidelined me is that at just gone 6pm I went to go run the...

Hey Sam, how you n oh getting on with Atkins? Menu all looks good! x

This is my final word on the subject: won't let me post pics via app, what's that about? It was a saying: giving up on our goal because of one set back is like slashing your other 3 tires because you have one flat!

Hey guys, will reply more later, off it out library then swimming. The eye of the storm ended up being more like the perfect storm, that fishing movie with George Clooney. Spoiler alert if not seen it, skip to next paragraph. All hands went down, drowned in a bottle of wine, crisps, chocolate...

Day 13, 43 days to go. . Start weight 16st 11lb 8oz current weight tba. Weight loss to date tba. Exercise : day 5, duration tba, calories burned tba. Oh well, another bout of self sabotage last night has put me back again. I am stressed out about a potential business we've been trying to buy...

Honk for yesterday, didn't do anything but it was rest day for me too! Walk today then the exercise from 30 day challenge today. Hope you all have a warrior day!

Well done Xena, you're inspirational! Not done honk for day 5 yet but will do once kids go down. Not sure why we call it the walk of pain, lol, actually feeling fine today! I was more sore after the squats, so back to my challenge today and maybe fit in a shorter walk after? I found cardio...

Day 20, 36 days to go. . Weight loss today lb, total lost 1st, 0lb, 6oz. Start weight 16st 11lb 8oz current weight 15st 10lb 6oz. Exercise : day 5, REST DAY. Small gain this am, not sure what that is about but with daily WI it is to be expected. I am feeling ok this am, considering my long walk...

Never mind, on to tomorrow!

It's another honk for me, day 4 though I walked 'the walk of pain' around a long block, duration 39 min 29sec, calories burned 382 instead of day 4 of challenge. MAY have overdone it a little. I will probably pay for it tomorrow I had a pack of SnS crisps to compensate? I've done that walk so...

I agree Tracy, it's the goals that spur me on. How's your list coming on? x

Thanks guys, the 100g IS a biggie! I am feeling super motivated today!

Oh sammy, now I can tell why you licked the spoon, any sane or insane baker would have. Too chocolaty!? Impossible! x

Well done on taking up the yoga, nice to see improvement in fitness so quickly! Hope the arms and shoulders not too sore still x

You look lovely in your grad photos, you are so pretty! You food sounds fab, you are always so creative, well done hun! Did you take measurements when you first started doing this diet? I'm sure I read that you did. 11lb is a good loss and must be making a difference to your measurements. Maybe...

Briliant 4lb loss, well done! 18lb in 3 weeks, amazing, which other diet would give you those results?! And well done on resisting too, the more we resist, the easier it gets, weeeelll, that is the theory, anyway. Hope you're having a fab day! x

Oh, and I hit another mini goal, I am now officially under 100kg! Hoorah! :D

Well done Mrs! Xena, I bet you burned off quite a few cals doing all that exercise, don't beat yourself up too much about it. Honk for day 3 for yesterday, hubby went out for a walk and I did my exercises. I going to try and fit them in sometime this afternoon as I am going out tonight to a...

Day 19, 37 days to go. . Weight loss today 1lb, total lost 1st, 1lb, 2oz. Start weight 16st 11lb 8oz current weight 15st 10lb 6oz. Exercise : day 4, duration 39 min 29sec, calories burned 382. Clin - yes, I heard it, it is a very unsettling sound. Hope sammy's solution sort out your problem...

Ps, thanks Tracy, def feeling more upbeat today!

Hey Tracy, glad I've spurred you on to be more active. Don't let me put you to shame though, it is only cause I have a super active husband and kids that I do what I do. But my house can be untidy, I leave dishes in the sink and I don't do hardly enough. I am trying to do more. Having kids is...

Day 18, 38 days to go. Weight loss today ?, total lost 1st, 0lb, 2oz. Start weight 16st 11lb 8oz current weight 15st 11lb 6oz. Exercise : day 3, duration 7min 50 sec, calories burned 68. Clinquant - Screaming foxes? Wow, didn't know they did that! Would be lovely to hear about your group, it...

Well done on your loss, still good in 3 weeks to lose 11lb! Oh my days, forgot graduation today, congrats hun, take a pic! x

Good luck for wi!!! x

Well i plan to lose as much fat as i can and I def agree with last statement. Whatever happens, not worth putting weight back on for. Been awake since 3am (4.45am now) prob because I'm back I ketosis, so should settle in a few days. Going to try get some sleep now x

List was great, lovely to inspire you and rings true with many of us! Keep going girl! As for kitten I think he's super cute, but can I just be your voice of reason? They live v long and are a massive responsibility, what if you go away to london to study next year? Who'll look after him, can u...

Yes sammy, start in plank position then push up onto you hands, then back down onto elbows. I couldn't do both arms at once so did one arm each, alternating which arm I raised up on/lowered first. You can see exercise here, it's the first exercise in the clip...

Honk for day 2 and in did do option 3.

Oh. My. Word. Thought I'd share something I found today. Hubby snoring on couch, so about to go n do day 2 but going to try doing these instead of triceps dips. These are called elbow ups. I like finding new moves: Hard version: Easier version: Easiest version: Still go on knees but do...

Pri, I love swimming and always have. Lack of funds is a problem but it all depends on ur local health centre. Mine charges twenty two for the month, unlimited swimming. However they do do adult lessons too at about 4.50 per class. Maybe worth calling? If you just learn breaststroke for...

Wow, 2 min plank, impressive!

Brilliant hunger gone and good work on starting exercises, there's a 30 day challenge thread on and forum if you want to keep motivated! WI in two days time then? x

Thanks Tracy and agree with you. One bad meal won't make us fat but will do it we let one bad meal become a day, week, month of bad meals. Here's to us shifting our gains amd back to burning fresh fat (I love that saying, can you tell, lol?). Pri, I have been trying to keep active doing some...

Aww Sam, fab that both u n hubby b will do it together, hope it works out for you guys! Also check out, I think it's Kat1e, she has loads of good recipes. Thanks Kira, back on it and moving on! x

I redid day one as previous work out too easy. Have amended it on here. Honk for day one for yesterday

Day 17, 39 days to go. No weigh in today. Start weight 16st 11lb 8oz current weight 15st 12lb 2oz. Exercise : day 2, duration 8min 04 sec, calories burned 71. Haha sammy, yeah, the rest days, thought they were essential as I've tried a 30 days challenge beofre and died after day 10 with no...

And Robin Hood Panto was WONDERFUL! I totally loved it and booed, hissed and oh no you won't-ed with the rest of them. Thought maybe my daughter would enjoy it until a giant spider the size of a caravan appeared. She'd not sleep for a week if she saw that! I highly recommend it providing you're...

Try this one Sammy. OK, so redid day 1 as yesterday was pants. It took me 7 mins 30 sec, I burned 73 Cals. Survived rest of day without eating, so to bed now, hope you all have a good night x

Amazing, great incentive to stay on track for Panama trip, go girl!

Hey guys, meditation def helping and only shouted once today (once too many) but it is nearly 4pm! Sam - challenge is this started from MrsFeeneytobe 30 day challenge. I combined 3 challenges for an all over body workout. I had a kinda planned meal out. It's the meal we have after each year...

I like that, I always seem to be better behaved around company, that will help too. I've been trying to understand why I shout and it's all about my perception of people's perception of me, as a mother, wife, etc. I set such high expectations and expect hubby n kids to comply. Menu today: Curry...

Day 16, 40 days to go. . Loss today 0lb, total lost st 11lb 10oz Start weight 16st 11lb 8oz current weight 15st 12lb 2oz. Exercise : Day 1, 7 mins 30 sec, 73 Cals burned. Oh well, gained 14oz, nearly a pound, I guess it is to be expected after 4 packs of crisps and 3 packs of wafers. Probably...

Thanks Lou, was going to follow you but don't have enough posts for gold diaries yet. Hope you have a good day! x

Well done on the whoosh! The tippy the cup up thing my son still does, with everything. I guess it must be an age thing. I started using those bottles I suggested and they work well with no leaks so far. Loving the pixie hair cut, I had mine cut off a couple of weeks ago as was losing hair...

honk for yesterday, I had a love affair with the SnS crisps and wafers over the weekend, but we're through. Here's to a 100% week!

It sounds amazing, love salmon and spinach and mushrooms! Glad you had a good day yesterday, hope you have another one today! x

A honk for day 1 for me! Finally off the ground. More foot soldier than warrior but into war I go! :D x

Well done doing 15 push ups, you're an inspiration! Well done on losing 4" off each thigh, brilliant! x

Aw, such a shame, gald ur feeling better today tho, its the polyos (spl?) an if look on the back of the pack carbs are high. Still, lb will be off probably tomorrow n no major damage done, just a pity that u had a hungry day because of it. Hope tomorrow is a 'breeze' again x

Hey guys, small victory this evening, made spicy spag and really wanted a pack of crisps to dunk in my food but then used ridge blade on my mandolin, and cut up 50g carrot. So I had about 8 - 10 carrot 'crisps' and they gave me the crunch satisfaction I needed. Hurrah! Still not moved the...

Hey Tracy, I have to say being so active is a relatively new thing for me. If I could stay in the house all day every day I would but the kids would go nut and that makes me have to go out. My hubby is really active and usually recommends I go out and do more and only over the last 2 months or...

Day 15, 41 days to go. Loss today 0lb, total lost 1st 0lb 2oz Start weight 16st 11lb 8oz current weight 15st 11lb 6oz. Thanks Pri, Sam, Slim and happy, Clin & Kira. I WILL catch up diaries before going to bed tonight. Sleeping much better with our new setup, so actually full of energy today...

5lb off for me, a neat stone in 2 weeks. Now to hit target by the end of the on the month! Slinkyson 22lbs (11lbs lost) 9lbs to go Clairecat 19lbs (2.5lbs lost) 6.2lbs to go Skinny girl 14lbs (0lbs lost) 14lbs to go Jewel77 14lbs (12lbs lost) 2lbs to go Katikins 21lbs (12lbs lost) 9lbs to...

Hiya, sorry you had a hungry day yesterday. How come you don't have your allowed 200g veg? I think I read some hwere that fibre helps us feel more full. As for non spill staw cups, I must have spent a fortune trying to find one, I agree, grr. They ALL leak. Except this one, Karrimor Tritan...

Nope, didn't happen for me. I had a bleh evening and didn't get off the ground (read couch). Will start on Monday. This warrior has not donned her armour yet. Well done you lot for your efforts x

Day 14, 42 days to go. Loss today 2oz, total lost 1st 0lb 2oz Start weight 16st 11lb 8oz current weight 15st 11lb 6oz. Morning all, Clinquant - thanks for your post, I think I like both a little too much (I love 'junk' food) but I feel if I don't give myself a treat once a week I might go...

Hey Sammy, sorry to hear you're having, what I would consider, sniping comments. As I was always told, opinions are like @ssh*les, everyone's got one! I couldn't give you advice from personal experience because I've never been there myself but I think I would handle it using the honesty...

Day 13, 43 days to go. . Loss today 0, total lost 1st. Start weight 16st 11lb 8oz current weight 15st 11lb 8oz. Hi guys, a STS from me today, not really surprised as this is week 2 and I've already lost nearly 5lb since Monday so ok with it. I have signed up for Mrsfeenytobe's 30 Challenge...

(amended it again as last one too easy!) So, just to clarify what I am doing, I have amended the above challenges (hope you don't mind mrs) to suit me, so this is my paper to stick to my fridge:

OK, count me in!! Ideally I would love to join the gym and workout there, I find if I can take myself away from home I can really focus on the work out at hand. However, we are tightening our belts financial (who isn't) so I am going to workout from home instead of joining the gym, straight...

Thanks seelulu, needed reminding x

You're doing fantastic, Keep going! x

Decided to have my 'treat' day today and have it instead of a pack. It has pushed me slightly over my cals for today (by about 100 cals to 750) but since you have a 50 cal buffer each way it's only 50, lol. Also, I wanted to do it today so I could shift any weight I gain from it over the next 3...

What about sheets from the charity shop? They would give you lots of material to work with! x

Pri - thanks for the support hun! Tracy - I'm sorry for all your stress and worry you've experience, especially moving house where you can only live downstairs can't help! I hear you on the throwing in the towel and getting back to work if you don't conceive, I think we all need a balance in...

Hey Pri, sorry to her mum so unthinking with her hurtful comment. like you say everyone is different but don't let that make you give up, like you and others said, let that fuel you to keep going and show them how wonderful you are and how you CAN achieve this. *hugs* As for the spag bol, not...

I was the same when i read it too. The thing that got me is the fear in their eyes of yet ANOTHER reprimand or tirade. Good resolution, that is pretty much what in was thinking. Well done for thinking and taking action on something that is troubling you. I wonder sometime of staying at home...

I tried letting it soak in boiling water for 10 mins and then micro but didn't work :S oh well, back to hob top!

Amazing hitting your goals, onwards and downwards! x

This is what triggered it off Kira. Brilliant article from a lady who introduced hands free mama, http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/4484027 x

Day 12, 44 days to go. . Loss today 1lb 12oz, total lost 1st. Start weight 16st 11lb 8oz current weight 15st 11lb 8oz. Gah! 1 stone lost in 11 days (since I haven't done day 12 yet), is that really possible? My scales says it is! Wow, I am chuffed but know that most of it is crimbo weight. Tho...

I'm sure a tiny bit won't take u out of ketosis, keep going hunni, you've done so well and brilliantly to resist! They say on here every time you resist you're working your willpower muscles, lol, and you're getting stronger. Flex those muscles chick! Hope you have a lovely day Priya x

Monday, tho I wi every morning to keep me on my toes.

Pri - dulcolax makes you go, psyllium husks help u go by providing fibre. I wouldn't want to take laxatives on a regular basis (don't know what the chemicals can do to my body) so psyllium husks are a healthier option for me. Clinquant - never thought of it like that, lol. I also need to go out...

Well done on the fab loss, you're doing great! Here's to week 3! x

Kira - nice to know, I dont think it's affect me either. Sammy - gia sun dried tom paste doesn't have citric acid in thankfully (I checked, phew!). I think you were right about the random hungry day, I forgot used to happen when I did atkins, could eat a horse and it's cart! Usually I'd feed...

My pack looks like this: Can't remember where I got em but they're all over internet and in health shops. I got the loose stuff and I mix a tbsp in with 170g fage 0% yoghurt and a pack with about 60-70 ml water. Leave to stand for a couple of minutes and comes out thick mousse, lovely. Hope ur...

Hey guys, typed reply and it's deleted it again, sighh. Anyhoo. Kira, hope son better soon and agree, calorie deficit equals weight loss, just trust the system, lol. Love it when clothrs get looser! Pri - thanks hun, you are too! Sammy - your poor sister. Just the yesterday I was in lidl...

Hey Pri, well done on a great loss! Also remember you don't have that much to lose so will take longer to get down. I have loads to lose still so will shift faster. As for meet up I live all the way down in Cornwall and have two kids under 4 so I wouldn't be able to come up. It is a lovely idea...

Great on hitting mini 235 and mini goal def doable. Glad the plan is working for you and like Clin said, the getaway is a great incentive! Have a great day x

And, lol, this is the first time I have been in the 15s since before I had my daughter, probably about 4 years, something to be celebrated, going to clean the kitchen, lol...

Oh, AND I hit another mini target - 2st7lb lost, hoorah! only 3 lb till I get under 100 kg! Dont think it will happen by Monday but I'm not fussed, it will come soon enough if I carry on doing what I'm doing! :D x

Day 11, 45 days to go. . Loss today 14oz, total lost 12lb 4oz. Start weight 16st 11lb 8oz current weight 15st 13lb 4oz. Sammy - I heard it on the SW news two nights ago that it was accept and got this direct from their website : IKEA Exeter, In October 2013 we submitted an outline planning...

Fab loss, well done you! x

Hey Pri, good luck with wi tomorrow! Fab the dress fits! I would personally say you're having too many veg, they say max 200g cooked. And since you had 4 packs already u don't need a sausage too. Veg is optional if you're doing simplicity, you get all nutrients from packs. They say you can be...

Squat queen, wow, go you! Re the sit ups, I have a similar problem with my coccyx and am always trying to find alternative ways to work those tummy muscles. I found this one on p with interest, Tone Your Abs Without Crunches but there are loads you can do. Also, Pilates has some killer ab...

Glad he loved the scratch card, good job! I LOVE the cake, amazeballs (pardon the pun, lol). Hope your 4 pack daynwent well and hope no wooziness, itchiness and other rubbish feelings. x

Dont worry about the triangles could have been crisps and so much worse! I have the same issues, why leave 2 cheese triangles in the container, just finish it and be done. The only way I've been able to avoid is to think like I'm an alcoholic, but with food. One cheat is one too many. But how...

oooo, btw, forgot to say, IKEA is coming to Exeter, hip hip hooorah, lol...

Thanks everyone. Clinquant - Waves, gotta learn to surf these waves, do lots when euphoric, relax when weak. Slim and happy - Thanks, will try keep ramblings and thoughts interesting, lol Kira - Thanks for the cooking tip re the pasta, only having 1 meal pack a day atm, so will try the pasta...

Oh, I see why you went metric now. And like you say, the 100g will be off come weigh day! I am south african and always used to be metric but 12 years in this country has converted me to pounds and ounces. Off to have some brekkie. AND, just realised only 0.2lb off my next goal, lose 2st7lb...

Hey Pri, sorry to hear there's no difference in weight or inches, I wonder if you're having too many carbs? I know they say 200g veg but as I'm sure you know diff veg have diff carb counts. I only say this as when I did atkins I was stalling big time because I was having too many carbs during...

Day 10, 46 days to go. . Loss today 0.6lb, total lost 11.6lb. Start weight 16st11.8lb, current weight 16st0.2lb. Morning all! Kira - 100g is nearly 1/4 of a pound, well done when you have so little to lose! Why did you switch to kgs n grams? I am slightly down on yesterday and only slightly...

Tracy, I drink a pint of water with every shake/meal/bar and try and squeeze in 2 to 3 cups of rooibos/peppermint tea drunk from pint mugs, so I get loads in. Also, someone said they had to have a pint before 10am, then another before midday, etc. Maybe that would help. Kira, nope, I think it's...

Oooh, let us know how the scratch cards work out! Re the puddings, never tried using a shake pack with just a touch of water (maybe 60ml/4 tbsp?). I had a caramel shake like that, for my mid afternoon snack and it tasted yummy. Hope you have a lovely day x

Tracy, I find the daily weigh ins motivational, but i have been warned they can be my worst enemy when they slow down. I don't mind if the falter on the way down, providing they keep going down. Good luck x

Kira, you were right, I just changed it after u said, don't worry, marbles still intact! :)

Day 9, 47 days to go. . Loss today 1.10lb, total lost 11lb. Start weight 16st11.8lb, current weight 16st0.8lb. Morning all, Sammy, thanks for clearing that up, wasn't sure if we needed to count it or not. Great idea about fage yoghurt n lemon flavouring, could imagine a little lemon curd...

It's a funny thing, like you say, about them o0notmseeing you eat a vlcd, I would be the same though. More so because I don't want to listen to the lectures. Never mind, well done and going strong! x

Exciting about the clinic JG, nice towalk into a place and iy just clicks with you. I LOVE your garlic cheese mayo on chicken recipe, it became one of my favourites. Where did you get cola flavoured jelly, low carb supermarket? Good luck for this week and for hubby's op. x

Fantastic loss after holiday in NY, great pics too. Nice to see you back and in the groove and hope atkins flu lifted now. Love the sound of tagliatelle courgette pasta with feta, wow! x

Hey Suzie, what a wonderful positive way to start the new year. Sorry to hear you're not sleeping well, a friend recently quit and he found his sleep was disturbed. Hopefully the added exercise will help in that department. x

Hey busy, welcome back chicka! Sorry to hear you've not been feeling to well lately and good news thenfog is lifting. What's yout 4 week challenge going to involve. You going back to kettles or stick with the pilates? Good luck what ever you decide, we're herer for support x

Glad you found solution to wrap replacement, let us know how they go! Great headache and stuff gone now and back into swing of things x

9lbs off for me! :) Slinkyson 22lbs (0lbs lost) 22lbs to go Clairecat 19lbs (0lbs lost) 19lbs to go Skinny girl 14lbs (0lbs lost) 14lbs to go Jewel77 14lbs (9lbs lost) 5lbs to go Katikins 21lbs (6lbs lost) 15lbs to go shrinkingalice 14lbs (4lbs lost) 10lbs to go Clinquant 14lbs (12lbs...

You're doing so great, just keep going and you have a lovely positive attitude! I'm sure you'll see a change in 3 weeks, that's ages away! x

Have a lovely meal out and here's a medal of honour for dodging all those bullets! :D Well done x

Scales are evil and should be banned, they're my friends atm but can turn on you at the drop of a hat. Well done on lb loss (never mind weight reset), still a loss tho and going down, not sts or gain! As for the flabby bits, you're on the right track with the exercise, will firm you up. As...

Thanks everyone, no time to reply, will try to later, just seems no matter what I do I never catch up with everyone's diary! Just a quick update, yes, day 8, was writing it this morning when daughter, son and hubby also wanting my attention and it's impossible to concentrate, lol. Even less...

Day 8, 48 days to go. Loss today 1lb, total lost 9.6lb. Start weight 16st11.8lb, current weight 16st2.2lb. Hey guys, so, I'm very happy with loss, means crimbo weight has completely hone and im back to my lowest. I know this week wont bring such mental losses but im in this for the 8 weeks so...

Well done slim and happy, 3lb is great. As for the scales, I have a set of those and the % percentages fluctuate constantly, wouldn't give it much thought Regarding the ppl not noticing, I found this x

Hiya, came to n subscribe since as u said nearly the same weight snd both doing 8 weeks. I reckon we'll do brilliantly, :D love to cookie idea, I have so many chocolate shakes to use up. You are allowed yoghurt on this diet, even simplicity, and soya yoghurt even better as lower carbs and cals...

Glad the packs are agreeing with you, long may it last! That is a LOVELY idea for your hubby's birthday, that is so sweet! Check out what came up on my p interest feed today, could you use that to tell him what you've got it store for his birthday? Link here Valentine's Day Scratch Off Tickets...

Day 7, 49 days to go. . Loss today 0.4lb, total lost 8.6lb. Start weight 16st11.8lb, current weight 16st3.2lb. 3 mile walk, medium pace (daughter on bicycle) and pushing buggy. Sammy - Crisps are yummy, a bit mealy (think they're made from some sort of pulse - gram flour?) but I'll take them...

Gin dobre slim! Tsoswichach? (lol, practising my limited Polish on you, hope you don't mind the rubbish spelling). Good luck for weigh in today, two weeks down and you're flying. Will look out for zero noodles and try for a stir fry like you did earlier in the week x

Wow, so much go get your head around but I agree with Clinquant, you sound so much calmer and in control. Hopefully it will work easing yourself back in. Horrible experience when you were a little girl and can understand your feelings, hugs hunni x

oh my, that looks amazeballs Tracy! I am going to order some cheesy pasta and try it, I have a diddy pot I can put it in so it wont 'get lost' in the pot, lol

honk for day 6!

Yeah, really need to go back to the swimming. I just noticed your signature, wow, well done on losing so much weight! Read your diary through, you're a motivation! x

Day 6, 50 days to go. . Loss today 0lb, total lost 8.2lb. Start weight 16st11.8lb, current weight 16st3.6lb. Hey guys, Kira - I suppose if you had a structured eating plan, helped you stay pretty good and the lowncarb hopefully kept you in ketosis. How did your training session go? Are you...

You guys are doing amazing, keep going! I've got two days till 'official' weigh in and losses are looking good already. Got to love VLCD! :D x

Hey kimmi, lovely to see you back. Congrats on the offer accepted on house, hoorah! Rome sounds amazing and achievable goal for 16 weeks. I did exactly the same, a week of false starts but you're trying and that's what counts the most. You can do it hun, go girl! (ps, I gained 9lb over crimbo...

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Day 5, 51 days to go. . Loss today 1lb, total lost 8.2lb. Start weight 16st11.8lb, current weight 16st3.6lb. Cool Tracy, you're same day as us! So the 3 of us now on day 5, surely k must have kicked in by now?! lol Kira, how did you manage to do it 'trying'? Did younnot find yourself ravenous...

I hear you, same for me when I watch anything about south africa, I get so home sick I have to turn it offf :( I thought I was the only one, lol. Well done for all the things you've done today, super beelishy! x

Nice that you're full and happy, lovely to eat and lose! Thought I'd let you know there's a programme on a Vegas hotel, thought you might wanna watch it on 5 x

Hey JG, nice to see you back. Just come back (doing sns) and on day 4 myself, took me a week of false starts to get going. So exciting about IVF next month and if your previous track record anything to go by you'll be in the 10s in no time. The crimbo weight mostly water/glycogen so you know...

Good luck with the ketosis flu, had it too this time around too but you know what that means, K just around the corner! :D Well done on resisting all the bad things after car catastrophe, hopefully no more of those anytime soon x

Indeed, the thought of ketosis is what is keeping me going. So much easier sticking to it when you're in the zone! :D x

Yay to us and day 4 Kira! I too am obbsesive about it but like you say, it keeps me motivated! Hey, I hit two of my goals, yay! Just had a yummy lunch, cottage pie amd 100g frozen spinach, there was so much it, im full and warm, yay! Menu btw

Thanks Clinquant, that's a very good point. Will see how I get on today and play it by ear x

Thanks Purple, found it, here goes! x

Aw hun, what a turn of events but also how wonderful to have such support from hubby! This way of eating will also suit your whole family and instead of making them meals you can make meals for everyone the ww way and everyone will benefit from eating healthier too! Hope this works but...

Day 4, 52 days to go. . Loss today 0.12lb, total lost 7.2lb. Start weight 16st11.8lb, current weight 16st4.6lb. Abbz - I find SnS has such great variety as you say so I love the variety (esp since Im on 4 packs a day). Sam - I have found it quite easy to stick to this time (well, early days...

Must have missed this Jewel, sorry. Do you have fond memories of SA? Do you ever go back? I left in 2000 and lots as changed, some for better, mostly for worse (imo). Would go back tomorrow if they sorted out the crime as still have family there but I have family of my own now and not safe to go...

Just subscribed to this thread and hope to declutter this year, we're looking at moving so not only for us to live clutter free but for ease for when we move. I wil read post from beginning and get some tips/motivation/cick up the cupboard, lol.

Hey starlight, how is day 3 treating you? Hope you had a good day x

Dinner looks lush! As for head, glad ur relaxed about it now, I'm sure you'll see fab results, keep going, we all believe in you x

Hey Suzie, hope the frugal slimming is working for you, got to love the slimming world way of things, so much free and to make a stew bung it in the slow cooker and warm you up when you get home! x

Hope the zumba knocked the headache into touch, will help get rid of the last bit of carbs, I'm having the same low grade headache, feeling your pain, hope goes away soon x

Some days, even when in full ketosis I could eat a whole buffet cart, if allowed, then other days I'm fine with just a tiny bit. Weird. Hope you feel less hungry tomorrow x

Briliant loss, well done! x

Hugs, sorry to hear you're having a funny turn. What about having extra meal, like quorn sausages/babaybell lights and veg? Though it would be over your cals it wont take you over your carbs and you should remain in ketosis? Maybe it is just too few cals for you this time around? Might be worth...

That looks fab, I had mild curry too for lunch and put in 100g frozen spinach, it was yum! Nothing better than a chilled day at home! x

I'm the same as slim and happy, they're really nice and filling. I really look forward to them in the morning! I use 30ml/2 tbsp water and I find it comes out right consistency. I also add half a tsp cinnamon and it tastes divine. I use fry light in my non stick pan as a 'treat'. Thanks again...

Day3, 53 days to go. Loss today 2lb, total lost 6.6lb. Start weight 16st11.8lb, current weight 16st5.2lb. Thanks Abz, I heard sns gives good results and cheapest so went for that. How do you find lipotherm? Happy with another 2lb loss. Only 3lb away from lowest weight before Christmas, so...

Agree with everyone, don't worry about popcorn chicken, just make it your last tho. When talking about ketosis, they say that just one cheat can be the kiss of death for your diet, dont let it! Also, like was said which is so true, if you give in to that pizza your body will stay as it is! I was...

Hiya, I've come to subscribe, amazing loss on first week! Love the positivity of the lessons you've learned, keep it going. This is one of my favourite quotes, “For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness." I try and remind myself often. Hope you're having a wonderful day x

Dont thi k you can change diary title on app need to do on laptop. If you still can't try going to where yout diary is listed, ie, meal replacement, slim and save and find ur diaty, then double click near the title amd it should allow u tonchange it. Frustrating re parents, hope it sorts out...

Brilliant loss hun, fantastic! Let's keep it going together, we're both on day 2 and after both our fab losses there's no going back now. Next few days are going to be a killer, headaches and withdrawals but we'll just nip on here if we need a bit of a lift and remind ourselves that this is the...

Agree with both, keep going and but don't let just your first loss determine if you continue or not. Reason being, you've done the hard work now by sticking with it for this long and if you've done it right (which it sounds like you have) you'll be in ketosis. It'll be much easier now as hunger...

Thanks Pri, how are you doing on day 5? Will ip over to ur diary in a min and catch up. Too right Starlight, let K come soon, though I had a lovely filling breakfast. I used an oatmeal pack and added half tsp cinnamon, 1 egg white and 3 tbsp water, mixed and dry fried in pan, me oh my, it was...

Hiya Katie, nice looking red pepper sandwich! good idea with cabbage leaves and mince. I sometimes used lettuce for wrap replacements, that any good? As i did each wrap (filled with whatever, cheese, chicken, beef, etc) I wrapped it in clingfilm (you could use greese proof too i guess) so even...

Found your diary and subscribed! How was day one? Easter is a good goal but more so is the 5 day one, if you can see yourself through that one you'll be in ketosis and all the easier. You can do this nun, here's to a slimmer us! x

Thanks for stopping by starlight, will try find your diary and follow you. Forgot about making up packs and eating them straight away, haven't done anything yet so will make up as I go along, thanks for reminding me. The serial weigher that I am I stepped on scales today and im 16st7.2lb, so 4...

Thanks to everyone fo the warm welcome! Packs have just arrived and I've just had porridge buns, like pancakes but made in silicorne muffin cases in micro. They weren't the best tasting, salty and sweet at the same time, weird. Might try make the next batch the night before, might improve if...

Thanks coffeelover, Katie, Suzie and Kimmi. I hope to still keep in touch with your progress and am sure I'll see fab results! Will catch up with diaries soon, hope you guys are winning x

Shopping list looks good, dont know about ww sausages. Websitr is bsdicslly a data bsse for allowed foods so if your confused about what to have just start typing what you're thinking of and it will come up if you're allowed it. I think you're not hungry as well hydrated and probably in...

Hiya, Brill on scales, bets thing you can do! Go to this section of sns site http://clients.slimandsave.co.uk, you can register and it has a diary and weight tracker with a list of all the allowed foods. Meat is 100g but if you're having 4 packs then no meat, just veg. It'll give you...

Looks fine to me, is prob say you could have had more, you're allowed up to 200g veg. BUT (and I know you said you didn't have any) I would go and buy a set of food scales. Even electric ones are only about a tenner from argos, prob get them cheaper online. I only say this as from personal...

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Well done on being on day 4, wish I was there now! Going to start tomorrow, I'm now following your diary and we can motivate each other! I know we're as different as can be but we're both starting our journey, so here's to that. How have you found it now you're on your 4th day? I drink lots of...

Hey guys, I've been on Minimins since about August, and as of before xmas I'd lost about 2st7lb. Put some weight back on over xmas but have now committed myself to do S&S for 8 weeks. I am planning on doing simplicity for that time, to 'reset' my head about food and food portions. I've done...

So, this is going to be my last post on this Atkins diary for a while, I am going to start a new sns diary on their thread and I have now committed to doing this diet. It is ketogenic still and I am hoping it will suite me. I know I tired it before and it flared my ecsema up but it has gotten...

Well done on the loss hun! I don't envy you re cleaning up, not one of my strong points, but like someone else said, do what you can in the rooms she'll see and forget the rest. Don't be too hard on yourself, again, like has been said, she's coming to see you not your place (having said that...

Boo re sink, such a pain. I remember when my daughter threw a whole punnet of nectarines down toilet, oh boy! Re Lyra, ever heard of rescue remedy? Herbal calming medicine (safe to use even in pregnancy) and read on here another lady gives it to her cat. May help him settle? Good luck to him...

Fab news Sam, well done! Thanks Beelishy, motivated now!

Hey kimmi, hope you had fab holidays! Lurking on here is still dipping your toe into slimming and I say it counts, lol. Get back on it when you can but enjoy the your last festivities. Slimming for your wedding, so exciting! 3.8lb off today, but actually I realised I put on 11.8lb when...

Hey Sam, thanks for dropping by, feeling better slowly but surely, cough still lingering but is slowly getting better. I'm the same as you, gained about 10lb. Evening beelishy! Started on shakes today, slim fast, just powder and water, no milk, so carbs about 70g and 650 cals for the day so...

Fab loss hun, gotta love it for motivation! Sorry to hear about your kitty, cant offer much advice but I'm thinking of you and hope situation is sorted soon. Sounds organised with your packs, go girl! Gioing to get smoothy to go, thanks for the recommendation, just what I need! What I do...

Thanks Katie, hope you had a good crimbo too with you and yours? Food wise I am still not being atkins friendly, I had to have a second lot of antibiotics as first lot didn't get rid of my cough. It has been ever a month and I am still struggling with it. The first course was a 5 day course...

Re: AtkinsFTW's weight loss diary Wishing you all a merry Christmas and a joyous new year. Thanks for all your support, rambling and sharing, it's been wonderful getting to know you all x

Lovely message Suzie and same to you xox

Looking lovely, now relax and have a fantastic time off at Christmas! x

Can really see you're so much slimmer, well done! Time for a little you time with the kids and hubby, and get back on after! Ps You lo is so cute btw x

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It's a good plan and yes, be kind to yourself, you've come so far, good you've looked back and can we that! x

Oh wow wow wow! You said you saw rings in his internet researches, congrats hun! So happy for you xox

Re: AtkinsFTW's weight loss diary Oh well, seems like Santa is going to bring me a different pressie than I expected! I was hoping for a new business (and willing to give up buying a tablet for the family to get it) but it seems it's going to be a new tablet after all. It's such a shame, as...

Are you drinking loads if water/tea/coffee? Not enough will bung you up. Also, I remember seeing on sns website that they have fiber powder to out in stuff to help things along. Good luck x

Lol @ clumsy hubby, it does sound safer with him out of the way! You bedroom looks amazing, I see you covered your dressing table chair too, I remember you showed us pics ages ago of 'before' looks great from what I can see! You are one talented lady JG, well done you! Sweet dreams in your...

Re: AtkinsFTW's weight loss diary Thanks Kimmi n Kate. Can't believe you've still lost 2lb Kimmi, well done! Glad I'm keeping you motivated. I'm off and on the wagon but am trying to be good most of the time. Not going to brat myself up about it but will try to be more good than bad, after all...

Well look at you with your 2lb loss, well done you! How fantastic, that is amazing! Who knows if you may just get another 2lb off next week! Hope you have a lovely city break! x

How was your other crimbo meal? Hope you're ok and just try do damage limitation. Are you still on Atkins or back on extante? Keep going x

Wow, you're echoing so much I have thought and felt, have you ever heard of men are from mars, woman are from Venus? Helped me understand men more and helped me understand that sometimes it's what I say to him that also makes him be that way. If you've read it in the past I suggest another fly...

Hey JG, nice to see you still around. Fantastic news re IVF, can't wait for you to go back to that snooty consultant with the svelte new you and prove him wrong. Also, the possibility of a mini JG, how exciting! Lost of decorating going on in your house, I think you've mentioned before that you...

Well done on resisting the biscuits/kitkat/mint fingers. You are doing so well, keep going! Re husbands, I think sometimes they just don't think of our feelings before they talk. When I told my hubby I wanted to go on the Atkins again he said, "don't, you will fail." I nearly divorced him right...

Re: Katies low carb adventure... Mornin'! Well, here's to keeping strong in day 2. Planned menu today: B - 3 egg omelette with cheese, pint water Snack - 50g pate, 100g julienne courgette, pint water L - prawns with pink sauce, 100g iceberg lettuce, pint water Snack - tuna mayo, pint water D -...

Will do Sam, probably be tomorrow now as have a mountain of accounts to do. In the mean time check out the recipe stickies x

Re: AtkinsFTW's weight loss diary Well, hoorah for me, FINALLY managed to keep gob shut and not cheat. I even didn't have the blue cheese snack. So duely had my chocolate as a treat. Won't have it regularly, just once a week or so. It was 80%, the real dark stuff, I like. x

Re: AtkinsFTW's weight loss diary Well done skinny, how are you getting on with your lunches? Well done for staying in ketosis and here's hoping for a good loss Friday x

Re: AtkinsFTW's weight loss diary Right guys, I've had enough! Had enough of going to bed at 7pm (and hubby following right behind me) as we're both wiped out by this viral thing. I still have this cough but since it's gone to my chest I accept it's going to take some time go clear. I think...

Re: AtkinsFTW's weight loss diary Hey skinny, what about taking leftovers? If u cook em at home, blitz it in the micro. Like broccoli n stilton soup. Cooked chicken and broccoli/celeriac mash. Get a lidded microwave heating dish and you'll be away. Kate, Vicks on feet def works, been doing it...

Re: AtkinsFTW's weight loss diary Yayay Kate, well done you! Just keep slimming ;) x

Well, you still have healing to do so feed your body so it can recover. How is your back getting on? Considering you've sts is brill, especially for this time of the year! Keep going! X

Good on ya Kate, menu looks great and jambalaya sounds amazing! Well done for getting back on the wagon too. I got myself some dark choc and will have a square tonight too if I behave. I usually make coconut choc but I thought this way it was less faf and seems v low carbs. What are we like with...

Fab loss Suzie! They say giving yourself one day cheat boosts metabolism and motivates you to stay good rest of week! Sure seems to be working for you! x

Hey Kimmi, fab that gym didn't leave you sore! Seems like we both have this chest infection thing going on, I can't believe you're going to the gym, I have just enough energy to do the dishes, then I have to have a sit down! I'm sure the 14s are doable, if you do induction (and gym, you brave...

Re: AtkinsFTW's weight loss diary Thanks Sam, will try do the least damage, starting back on today. Kimmi, I'm on the wagon hun, it sure is a bumpy ride! Do the least amount of damage, skinny, that's my motto. Kate I'm getting there health wise, did u get back on wagon yesterday? Suzie glad I...

Well done, as everyone says, 225 doable by crimbo, well done you! x

Re: AtkinsFTW's weight loss diary Thanks guys, cough moved into my chest now, if it gets worse might have to consider a docs visit. Kimmi, I know, my goodness, they just call for me, how are we going to get back on the wagon!? I personally must tho or I'm going to undo all the good I've done...

Ah you lucky thing. I'm in Cornwall and can't sleep at 3am. :( Have a lovely time x

Best thing I ever did was buy a rice maker. I thought for years, "what a load of tosh, who needs a machine to make rice?" But actually it comes out fluffier and perfect every time (better than I ever could) and never clumps together. If you eat lots of rice I highly recommend it! I bought this...

Never mind all that what are you guys doing up at this time anyway? Lol. Actually, tho I'm on Atkins, filo pasties and pasties out of pitta are brill ideas! Enjoy x

In mine too, darn that chocolate! :(

Re: AtkinsFTW's weight loss diary So another day down, another carb fest. Tsk. So much if it around and now I've got my appetite back my will power seems to have flown out the window. I did breakfast and lunch ok (usual, 2 eggs 2 bacon and prawns with pink sauce and 100g grated courgette) but...

Re: AtkinsFTW's weight loss diary Hello hello all. I am still battling this throat/chest thing, went out today crimbo shopping for family overseas as it's last day for the post. All wrapped and posted, so weight off my shoulders. I've amazed myself. I've even bought stamps and will do crimbo...

Poor you with that chest infection, know how you feel. Agree with applekath, enjoy what you can and steer clear of the crap, you may be pleasantly surprised x

Water def helps with that stuff, I find if I don't drink the water there's no park action (as someone coined on another thread). Menu looks good. I personally avoid large quantities of processed meats (and only eat salami v occasionally). They're packed with salt which makes me retain water but...

Hi skinny2beme, sorry to hear you've had such problems with thyroid! I've never done CD, but I've heard great success stories. You've done well to lose 5lb already! What do you truly feel? Do you think you'll get bored doing CD and cheat because of that? Do you want to have the variety and...

I personally don't go anywhere near 20g when I am low carbing. I seem to really stall if I have anything over 10g of carbs (usually 200-300g low carb veg a day, max) and little/no carbs from anything else.

You go girl, you can do it, RA RA RA!! :D x

Hiya beelishy, found your diary via phoenyx. Subscribing. Dabbled with sns for only a short while and now doing my own version, low cal low carb the Atkins way. I try MFP but usually too busy with my own kids (1.5 n 3.5). Great bargain on all those packs! Re the heavy bleeding, I know you...

a loss is still a loss but sadly Atkins is very unforgiving if we cheat. As soon as the carbs hit we pile on the pounds (water retention/glycogen storage?) but it comes off pretty quick once we go back to the WOE. The rowing is going to help with the weight loss too, so that's a brill idea, also...

Re: AtkinsFTW's weight loss diary Thanks guys, been feeding the cold but not with much, not had much of an appetite. Still, I feel miles better today and am rearing to get back to low carb. Obviously the bread and honey has kicked me out of ketosis but I'm not going to get too het up about...

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Re: AtkinsFTW's weight loss diary Thank Suze, we're just about to take the interim step, probably for about 3 years or so (we're getting the experience now, then we can think about NZ). I've not been myself but hubby been a few times. I'm sold by the photos already! :D Yesterday was not good...

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Fantastic Sam, sounds great! Well done on keeping on top of it, go girl!

Re: AtkinsFTW's weight loss diary Sam, not sure, think will try 3 days first off and then carb down till I stop losing, then carb up again. She said carb up depended on her life at the time, sometimes she went on for a week (like she went on holiday) and other times a few days, so I guess what...

Re: AtkinsFTW's weight loss diary Thanks guys! Sam, couldn't see your food diary as on Android apparently you can't unless you go on computer, will go on and have a gander, could always use inspiration! And re HP, it was funny, while watching the first one yesterday, it was bitter sweet, with...

Lovely photos! Glad u n orbs are best of cuddle friends again, she's such a character! As for the Italian way of eating, you're speaking my language, all that stuff, olive oil, basil, tomatoes - fresh n sun dried, good bread, cured meats, every thing fresh and not processed, oh yum! Let's not...

Congrats on winning the competition! Don't worry about the pasta n soup, just regroup again this Sunday/Monday and you'll be fine. I recently read about adding carbs every so often into your diet, seems to give people a kick start again. Maybe it will for you? Hope you had a lovely weekend at...

Sounds lovely tea party for your oh great aunt! And congrats on losing another pound and all those inches, wowowow JG, you kick @ss at Atkins! You're a real inspiration as you've been doing it for such a short time and doing it while living, ie your son's birthday meal out, your anniversary...

Re: AtkinsFTW's weight loss diary Go Sam go! Tried to find your diary, you got one? Saw one of re-feeding but that was back in may?! From ur stats you've done so well, congrats! Broccoli and stilton (see recipe thread) sounds lush n warming! Watching HP, the first one, trying to explain to my...

Hey Kimmi, you been awful quiet, you ok? Did you regroup Sunday? Hope you're doing ok, x

So??? How did WI go? I've abstained as had a no no day yesterday... Good luck! x

Menu looks good again, maybe nando's chicken for lunch? Doesn't have to be from the TO place, just buy bottle nando's sauce, has about 8-11g carbs per 100ml (but you'd never use 100ml per sitting, I usually use about 1/2 tbsp - 7.5ml, carbs negligible) with some mayo n cauli mash? Nice to have...

Re: AtkinsFTW's weight loss diary Thanks Katie! Ribs and chips sound yummy, good choice, lol. Hope you have a good day today and hopefully you'll see fab results come Tuesday! I am back on the wagon today, was slightly tempted to cheat but I had my treats yesterday and I'm sated with carbs. I...

Ugh mrstore, nearly every day of my life. I remember once I was complaining to a friend and his response? "I thought there was only one 5 o'clock in the day." :mad: