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Well done, everyone is doing really well! I'm struggling and suspect if I weigh I've put on most if not more than i had lost. Since I started trying the damn Paul McKenna thing I've just gone right off track! Not that Paul is to blame of corse, I have a lot going on in my personal life and...

5lb off for me this week. Just got to try and keep it off as I keep losing and gaining this month. Listened to the installation cd again today, but got interrupted half way through so not sure it really counts! MrsMcGregor - 6lb lost 44lb to go Yorkiepud- 4.5lb lost 50lb to go VerdePurdy...

I'd like to join too please, help break the 50lb summer challenge down into smaller chunks! Good luck everyone! Jayde - 0lbs lost - 10lbs to go Tessa2000- 0lbs lost - 7lbs to go SuperfreePrincess - 0lbs lost - 7lbs to go Jules1981 - 0lbs lost - 10lbs to go Chezz - 0lbs lost - 7lbs to go...

Final jan weigh in and total loss of 11lb. Not what I'd hoped for, but to be honest had a really bad month with lots of yoyoing and it's still a good loss, still 2 more lbs of Xmas weight to lose. Hoping the 50lb challenge for summer will keep me motivated, and have installed the Paul McKenna...

Simply amazing, you should be so proud! And you def should hit Paul up for some commission!! I've almost read the book so hope to do the cd and DVD tonight. I'm struggling with the need to sit at a table with no distraction for all meals...breakfast is always on the run to work/nursery, lunch at...

Missmiff...I am hugely inspired by you! I've bought the Paul McKenna book today and am just reading it. Can I ask, have I literally just followed the book, or is there anything else that's been key to your success? What about exercise?? Anyway, hope you don't mind the questions and...

I'll join if I may? Theria - 0lb lost 50lb to go Big Ben - 0lb lost 50lb to go Missmiff - 0lb lost 50lb to go Bee32 - 0lb lost 50lb to go Chezz - 0lb lost 50lb to go Mairead - 0lb lost 50lb to go Porkscratching - 0lb lost 25lb to go MrsMcGregor - 0lb lost 50lb to go Muhachka - 0lb...

Urgh...weighed this morning and I've put on 12lbs :-( so that means I need a 16lb loss to hit my target Still, I'll stick with it and try my best!

Hi ladies, can I join too please? Bit of a late start I know, but I plan to get back on the wagon tomo, after a very calorific christmas! I really like the idea of trying to resist weighing until the end of the month too so that's my goal, along with reaching 244lbs. I'm not sure how much that...

Thanks so much for your kind words chezz, they really help and mean a lot. Unsurprisingly things are pretty stressful and it's starting to show as hubby and me are starting to fall out. I know we need to stick together, we've just both got short fuses at the mo. I'm swinging between being...

Thank you so much chezz for your kind words, you brought a tear to my eye but in a good way :-) we are still trying to look at any help we can get with paying legal fees but have had an initial chat with a lawyer which has reassured us a bit. It's just worrying and we could really do without it...

Hi all. Well it's not been a great weekend. Found out last night my husbands former employer is taking legal action against him for breach of contract. Very stressful and worrying and we are going to have to get legal advice etc. So since hearing the news yesterday I have been non stop emotional...

Thanks Tracey :-) it is great, but still a very long way to go! U have done amazingly and it's always the last lbs that are the hardest to lose...you will do it! One day I hope to be fighting hard to lose the last few lbs too xx

Hi ladies, hope everyone is well and has had a good weekend? I'm super super pleased, lost 3lb this week!! Very surprised after the bad weekend I had last week, but really chuffed and it's given me the boost to keep at it in the lead up to christmas. I want to enjoy chrimbo and not worry too...

Good on you chezz, keep fighting the fight! Another lb off this week. Pleased to have a loss as I've really been slipping this week. And the this weekend I've gone right off the rails!! Sat here feeling quite sick actually from eating too much today. GOT to get back on the straight and narrow...

Welcome Buffy :-) and thankyou. Its bloody hard work isn't it, just trying to take it a day at a time. (Today not been so good!!) How r u?? Xx

Thanks chezz :-) that's a really good idea Hun, I'm going to do that! Infact I wish I'd logged I here earlier today as I've had a bad day and been picking all day. Just added all up on mfp and over 1300 cals :-( going to get onthe cross trainer once my daughter in bed. Def getting that date put...

Congratulations! That's fab, well done! Its def a big victory, I can't wait to get there too! You enjoy wearing your regular shop trousers! ;-) xx

Hi ladies, hope you're all well and had a good week?? Another good week here with 2lb off. I really need to start watching myself though, I'm starting to pick and good I know I shouldn't have, and it all adds up doesn't it. Need to try and get back on the straight and narrow! I have two new...

Well I've had a good week, back on plan and got my exercise done too, altho could def feel is had a break from it! Was worth it though as weighed this morning and lost 8lb! So that's all the holiday weight plus one extra lb gone! Woo I really pleased! What's really annoying though is tonight I'm...

Well done chezz that's brill! U go girl! Xx

Back from hols. Had a lovely time and the break was good. I managed to be reasonably sensible with my eating, but didn't do the exercise I thought I would. Gained 7lb in total, which I feel ok about as has easily been double that on previous holidays, plus my hubby put on exactly the same and he...

Wow, fab loss, well done keep it up! Xx

That's sounds just awful chez, I'm so sorry hear you were treated so badly. Definitely put that compliant in. And then channel all the energy into getting back on track in nov. You will do it you've done so well so far xx

Well it's been another pretty successful week with a 2lb loss. I'm a bit annoyed as I stupidly weighed on Thursday and at that point was 4lb down, then as a result slacked a bit and put 2lb back on!! I'm trying to focus on the fact I'm overall 2lb down from last week tho! We go on hols on thurs...

Hi, welcome to the group, its a great place for encouragement and support :-) good luck with your journey xx

That sounds like a good plan Hun, in glad you feel better having made a plan. Infact I think I'm going to take a similar approach as I'm also stressing about hols and how/what to eat. If I'm sensible and have what I want but not greedy then hopefully the damage won't be too much. Also going to...

Thankyou ladies :-) Chez...hope you're ok Hun? U sound a bit down when you're usually so upbeat? I hope the break from the diet helps and the holiday too ofcorse xxx

Have a fab holiday chez, Crete will be lovely and nice an warm too. A well deserved break, and enjoy the diet break too xxx

Well another successful week, just 1lb off but I'm trying to focus on the fact thets still a loss and if I'd not been watching what I eat then it would have been a gain! Less than two weeks till holiday so I really want to try and get a few more lbs off before we go. Going to focus really hard...

I'm sorry to hear you're having a tough time. Heartbreak is the worst, and you are doing an amazing job sticking to your eating plan...emotional eating is always my downfall. But, you know what, I obviously don't know anything about your situation but if he can't see your beauty, both inside and...

Thank you nessa :-) xx

Welcome :-) I'm pretty new here but everyone is great and really supportive! Good luck, look forward to sharing successes xx

Glad you're feeling better chez :-) def helps having a hol to look forward to! Where are u off to Hun?? Xx

Fabulous, well done :-) x

Epic fail :-( just eaten a sandwich, bag of crisps and big bowl of coco pops! Argh I'm so annoyed with myself :-(

Weigh in today and another 2lb off so I'm pleased :-) i have had a bit of a day off today as its my and hubby's 6th wedding anniversary so we went out for breakfast and dinner lol! I've tried to not be too extravagant tho and also resisting the very strong urge to just go and eat loads of crap...

Well so far so good this week I think. I do keep having little day dreams about having a complete pig out though, which reminds me I'm very vulnerable. I guess like all addictions, that will never disappear. But, as long as I have control of it then that's what's important. It's funny how...

Well done mrsm, brill loss, you're doing fab! X

Sorry to hear you're feeling down chez. Sounds like you've been working yourself too hard, glad to hear you have a bit of a break from the overtime this month, and a holiday coming up which will do you good! Well done on staying strong, it really is so hard when down/tired to fight the urge...

Hi Laura, welcome :-) I'm pretty new here too, and have a very similar story to yours, right down to the recent considerations of surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) and the type of diet plan I'm following. If you aren't using it already I'd recommend my fitness pal as a great way to keep track of...

Thanks jambro. As chez says, its good to get an honest account from someone. To be honest its not the band I'd have if I went down the surgery route, but the gastric sleeve. However, I am still staying on track and have had another good day with food and just done my exercise, so I'm feeling...

Well after having a bit of a stumble last Sunday I managed to be good all week, and have lost 4lb! Yay! I'm so pleased a d it is helping me feel more positive that maybe I can do this long term. I don't feel so deprived either as I am having little treats, but they are just that, little and...

Thanks ladies, I've now registered on the beyond chocolate website and ordered the beyond temptation book from amazon! It will be good holiday reading and hopefully help with damage limitation whilst on hols too! Xx

Enjoy the vino chezz, definitely deserved! The scales will start to move soon xxx

Thank you for the support ladies. I agree, the wls isn't my ideal option as I too want to be able to stuff my face when I want, but to be honest, therein lies the problem! If I was physically unable to do that ever again I'd have a better chance of keeping the weight off, and the surgery I'd go...

Thanks ladies. Rozee, really I need to lose 9 stone from now, I am 19st 7lb, but to be honest I'd be happy with 7 stone loss now. I am just so fed up with the constant battle. But I am feeling quite positive at the moment and the difference this time is I am exercising and aiming for slow...

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone has ever considered weight loss surgery, or what people's thoughts are?? I felt so desperate last month I started to investigate it, and made an appointment for an initial consultation. That appointment was tonight, and I went and it was ok but to be honest...

It is frustrating isn't it, I feel very similar. I hope there will be a sudden change in the inches, like it will catch up with the weight loss eventually! I just keep trying to remember the slow and steady approach should be more successful in the long term! I get impatient tho! Well done...

Well done chezz sounds like you are doing great, keep it up :-) xx

Well, after a mixed day yesterday, I'm delighted to have weighed in and lost 2lb this week :-) Hubby and I went out last night for a meal to celebrate our anniversary. I had planned that I would just enjoy myself, so had three courses and we shared a bottle of wine, it was delicious! I...

Well done cath, that brill! Enjoy your weekend :-) xx

Your post literally made me lol! Not because I find your situation funny, as I'm in a very similar boat, but because I relate to pretty much everything you said! :) Welcome anyway! I'm new here too and it's a great place with lots of support! I'm in it for the long haul too. Good luck, we can...

Half way through week two, think I'm still doing ok. Keeping up the exercise which is def getting easier, and also I'm actually kind of enjoying it! Eating going ok too but I am starting to slip into having little tastes of this and that, which I know can add up in terms of calories quite...

Hi lancsgirl, welcome! I'm new here too, and in a very similar situation to you too (but my starting weight was 2lb more than yours!). I'm now doing sw online and do red days all the time as find they suit me best and are most effective. Good luck to you, will look forward to hearing about...

That's a good strategy Chezz. I think there is a gym where we are going on hol (not booked it yet but hoping to go to turkey) so although in the past I have always scoffed at people using the gym on hols, I think i will aim to keep up my 30 mins 3 times a week, as I def feel better for it...

Welcome cath, I'm new here too. This place is great and has helped me in getting through my first week xx Tracyg - wow, you are inspirational! Well done!! Xx

Hi tessa, I'm new here too. Sounds like you are doing really well, keep at it! I always find working li g hours makes me want to snack on tho gs I shouldn't too....the way forward is def going prepared with things to eat. Sorry to be think, but what is BMR?? Xx

Thanks chezz. It was hard as normally my daughter loves nursery, I'm hoping next week will be back to normal for us both! Had another successful few days. I'm really trying to get my head in a place that this is my new normal. So I went out to lunch for my best friends bday today. I...

Thanks chezz :-) Day two and so far so good, and amazingly I didn't ache from the exercise yesterday! I had to fight hard to overcome my weakness of emotional eating this morning. My daughter has just changed classes at nursery and is having a bit of trouble settling and didn't want me to...

Hi Lisa, I'd like to buddy up. I'm new here and have just started my journey yesterday...So far so good! Xx

Hi, I am new here too and in a very similar situation...pcos and a husband who can eat what he likes! Good luck, look forward to sharing a successful journey with you :-)

Thanks for your reply and support Tracey. And no need to apologise. You don't sound preachy and I appreciate your experience. Infact having signed up to my fitness pal this morning it has set me at 1500 calls a day to lose 1-2lb a week. So, I had already decided that is what I'll try and see how...

Thanks for the support ladies, although I of corse know there are many of us in the same boat, it's good to have it re confirmed! Day one ok so far although I am feeling hungry, and although I know this already, with a stressful day at work my need to emotional eat is quite strong! I am...

Hi everyone :) I hope you all don't mind me joining you. I am really pleased to have found this area of the forum, as it is applicable to me on lots of levels. I have a lot to lose, more than 100lbs, and I really do mean it this time. I have to mean it as I just can't carry on this way. My...