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I didn't stay on plan at all and put on 4lbs from 14 Dec to 5 Jan (weighed in once in between but at a 'target'). This took me out of target by a lb which I lost last week, though I'm at the top of target. Now I'm cutting back a little to get to the bottom of target and I'll see if I feel like...

Personally I'd just eat them. I took up running a year and a half ago and because I'm so slow I've needed to have a glucose snack if I do a 10k. I also have proper roast potatoes after my long run and I still lose weight. If you're desperate to lose weight quickly, ignore me. Also I suggest...

Hi Jennie, it was pasta and chicken with lots of veg in a tomato sauce. I couldn't do pasta bake as we had no cheese! I lost a lb and got a special award for still being at "target" even after Xmas (top of target). It was really sweet of my consultant. I started a new job Wednesday as a school...

Honk for yesterday! First time in months!!

Yipee I lost a lb! I've no idea how but I've also managed all of today on plan.

I'm back in my target range too (was 1lb over after Xmas). I'll probably reduce it but first I want to have a week vaguely on plan!

Yes, I think it would be good to tone other bits. ;) I did manage my run (4.5k) and walked to/from school twice - my legs officially ache! I'm currently sitting but I should be thinking about tea. Not sure what to make, I've fat club tonight so I'll eat after. Thinking maybe pasta bake... And I...

Thanks Jennie, I'm a pound out of the range (thought I should clarify that!) We'll both get there, even 6lbs is a couple of weeks of not cheating! I am still running, not been since Xmas eve and as I've a child free day I was going to go today. Our oven has broken though and a person is coming...

*waves* anyone out there? I am a pound out of target at the moment but that's not too horrifying. Also I've just bought the "fruit" book from Hugh fearnly-whittingstall, lovely recipes but quite a lot of cooked fruit. My new job starts weds and I'll be necessarily more active. Exciting times...

Hello, I came back after Xmas last Monday with a 3lb gain. Although I got my pack and read everything I've not been on plan this week either. My scales suggest a sts, so I need to lose a pound to be "in target" and then I think I may lower it (gulp) once I lose the 7lbs necessary! I'm just over...

3lb gain over Christmas and a pound extra in December. I'm OK with that. Time to eat normally again!

Hi everyone, still around and running (although not as much as i'd like - tis the season for sneezes and coughs! Hoping to escape for a 5ishk tonight all being well.

I intend to mostly avoid mince pies, chocolates etc until Xmas/boxing day and then boxing day for a few days after I'm at the in laws who eat a very healthy diet (pretty much sw) so I'm hoping this'll balance things out. Realistically, I think it's fine to enjoy the festivities, it's only when...

I got 41.26 on Saturday but beat my first pb from October 2013 (at 17st9) by 10 mins! Re trainers, I bought new ones from decathlon, they weren't too expensive, (£45-50 iirc) checked my gait and come with a 2 year guarantee! I've had them a couple of months and they're pretty comfy.

Hello again, I'm still around, I've been messing about the last month and always promised myself I'd concentrate on maintaining for a few months November onwards. So there you go, I've got to my (first) target. I'm also aware that it would be easy to give up and not come back but if I aim to...

Wow that's brilliant, well done you!

PS: totally agree about the lifestyle thing and I feel so much better for it. I think I'm slightly mourning my old way of eating/drinking.

I'm not bored of the food, just of thinking about what I'm eating all the time. I know I'll have to keep doing most of what I'm doing now forever, I just want to relax a little about it all and eat avocados, tacos and bread without feeling I shouldn't. (Just occasionally, for all of them). I'm...

2lb off. Pretty chuffed with that!

Help, I'm getting bored of "dieting" but I'm aware I need to not go back to the bad old days. I'm thinking of calling target at 13.5 St or the end November and sitting there until I feel like trying again. Has anyone else done this? It'll be after a year.

Well done, that's good going. Are you still at target? I lost a pound this week which is fine but I'm fed up of the 14s! My scales have me well into 13s but think I go up slightly over the weekend. I need a booze free one. This week I'm on soup to see if that helps. Today is carrot & ginger...

How did it go?

No cigar :( 14.2 to a pound off and I'm a bit stuck. The aim is 2.5 for next week.

A pound off and 3.5st reclaimed!

I use lamb mince from a butcher, it may not be 16% but it's definitely got a lot less fat than any I've bought from the supermarket- I used to get most of a can full. I still drain any fat but it's very minimal. I've seen the cuts he uses. It may not be accurate but I'm still losing weight on...

Think I may be too. My scales said 13.12 1/2 and I'm usually approx 1.5 heavier at night. So close!

It really shouldn't count. I'd listen to your body and eat what you need. Very well done.

It was fruity lamb tagine from the good food guide.

So do mine! Another day on track though...

I've been even better and made a slow cooked Moroccon stew, it'll be ready when I get home and just need couscous! (1syn for raisins as didn't have apricots) Best of all, there'll be enough for tomorrow night.

Need ideas for food tonight. I'm tempted to get a chinese as Hubby's away but I'll have more spare syns if I don't. I'm feeling uninspired. I need something quick that isn't pasta as I get home at 545 with hungry smalls! Tomorrow the kids will probably have a ready meal (starving after...

This am they said 13.13! Fingers crossed that's not because of 2 glasses of wine last night (included in syns). Now if they could be 13.12 by Monday I might get into my next stone officially!!

Hi Jennie, I lost 4.5 this week after 2 gains of 4.5 then 2.5! Seriously unimpressed! However my scales say I'm now under 14st which would mean I'm losing "new weight" again. After two weeks of trying to be really on plan I'm struggling a little with the desire to eat cake and chocolate! I've...

Thanks, 4.5 off! This am says 14.0 7/8 so going to attempt another good week and get into the 13s for next week. Why do bodies do this, losing the day after weigh in?

Good week too, 4.5lbs off (but still trying to reclaim my 3.5st)

Lucy we'll get there! Well done sassy! After two terrible weeks (7lbs on!), I finally got 4.5lbs off! Now to keep going in the right direction. Next aim is into the 13s.

14.3 1/4 this am so hoping for a good loss tonight (was 14.8 last monday evening at class!)

I know the feeling Jennie, I've put on 7lbs in 2 weeks! Hoping a chunk is gone tonight but still gutted. We'll get there.

I'm praying it's accurate but I was 14.0 1/8 this am! I did have wine last night so it may be partly dehydration but it's a lot less than 14.7! Maybe mostly back to my lowest weight (14.1) Weigh in tomorrow. Fingers crossed. I have been pretty angelic all week (slipped up yesterday). Going for...

Call it "tapering" you'll get there, a nice long run this weekend and a couple of little ones in the week. Good luck!

Still 14.3 5/8 this morning (or thereabouts). Hoping it'll drop again tomorrow, I'm still right on plan.

Jane I could do with mine being confiscated!!

That's so crappy, it happened to me last week. Weight down today. 14.3 5/8 - much better. Need to keep going back to 13.13!!

14.8 - 2lb gain sob! Anyway, so I can hopefully see progress I was 14.7 1/4 this morning first thing. (Usually 1-1.5lbs more by 7.30). Going to track food and weight as I want that scale moving down!

I'm still weighing but not happy. I'm showing a gain and had been beautifully on plan tues-fri and slightly off over the weekend but nothing horrendous. I'm gutted as I really wanted a loss after a 4.5 gain last week!! Contemplating not going tonight as it's totm and I really find the scales...

Sigh, went to a lovely cafe yesterday. I had a jacket potato with cheese (I'm sure it was more than my allowance but I haven't had it at least once this week). All was well until pudding. I resisted the cakes bar a taste of them. I'm sure that's blown all my syns. :( Went for a run last night...

And then a well deserved gain -4.5lbs!! :( I've been totally on plan since weigh in on Monday. I really want to lose that gain. My scales are not too positive. I'm trying to remember that it basically means I maintained over my holiday which is OK. Still disappointed. I'm loving baked apple...

Hi Zen dog, we had the same start weight, we'll both get there. Xx

I gained 4.5! Never mind, it basically means I maintained on holiday. I'm going to lose that this week!

Cry. 4.5 on! :( not undeserved. Back on plan.

I had actually done another 3 miles but only got to 14 miles which is pretty rubbish! Oh well, I'll do better this month. Opal Lily - 15/60 miles Pippalata - 20/35 miles Jenniecakes - 48.6/70 miles KentCat - 34/40 miles Liquoricet -14/35 miles Sunflower1981 - 29.5/56 miles Well done with the PB.

Brilliant! Well done you. I seem to have gone the wrong way this week but hopefully will catch you up soon!

Fairly convinced I've regained that surprise loss if not more! I don't want to get weighed tonight. :(

14st something, 5ft6 and a size 16-18. Much reduced from 17st9 and a 22-24!

Thanks HH! Oh well, my week's been awful anyway!

Hi I wanted to post back too as it's such a cry from the heart. Personally I think that usually we overeat/are fat/weight cycle because we are unhappy with ourselves and are really disconnected with our bodies. One book that really helped me accept my body as it is (I still want it to be...

I like groups that talk around eating as well as just about recipes etc. I've recently changed groups (childcare issues) and my last one was great on food ideas with a bit about why we eat. Current group is fun as they don't take themselves too seriously. My consultant talks more about...

Opal Lily - 15/60 miles Pippalata - 17.3/35 miles Jenniecakes - 48.6/70 miles KentCat - 32/40 miles Liquoricet -11/35 miles Sunflower1981 - 29.5/56 miles I had a rare child free morning and managed a short run with quite a lot of breaks for blackberries (oops, couldn't resist!)

Anyone know the syn value for this as a takeaway? Meant to get a bhuna and forgot. Cheers!

I need a new goal, so I'll say below 14st by next week and I've bought a count down so in 6 weeks I'd love to get to 13st4 and be officially overweight or even better to my target of 13st!

I've had some undeserved losses (1lb on holiday, 3.5lbs since thursday!!) so I'm back on the wagon quick so I don't yoyo. My consultant says sometimes being on plan kickstarts your body. I'm assuming it's that as fish & chips and booze aren't exactly encouraged! Only thing is I went to the...

Well done Lougal! How did you do Bubble?

I totally shocked myself as I lost 3.5lbs) since Thursday and got my 3.5st award. Seriously surprised and happy. :)

Really chuffed (and shocked), I lost 3.5lbs since Thursday. Now 14.1 so 1.5 till I'm into the 13s!!!

Fab result! You must be delighted!

Finally got out as back home off holidays. Slowed down by yummy blackberries distraction! Opal Lily - 15/60 miles Pippalata - 17.3/35 miles Jenniecakes - 41.1/70 miles KentCat - 25.8/40 miles Liquoricet -9/35 miles Sunflower1981 - 29.5/56 miles

Having a running fail. I'm on holiday and will get lost if I run locally! Never mind, I've done lots of walking and will go running on Saturday night/Sunday instead.

I lost a pound on holiday as a guest at a group. Very impressed by that and have no idea how - must've been the masses of walking we've been doing. Now 14st4.5, so chasing your tail Tanyalina ;) only as we had the same start weight.

I weighed in today as I am on holiday and I'd lost a pound. Very happy with that!

I have a Fitbit (zip) and find it motivating too. It has been my best fitness find. I also use the zombies run app, (their c25k version is called zombies 5k) and it's so funny I get distracted from the work of running. I'd totally recommend it. ;)

Wow! Brilliant loss! I'm off on my holidays tomorrow so I doubt I'll be weighing in next week.

Sounds very reasonable, maybe eat a bit more before/after your 10k?

I agree about Robin Williams. :( And re syns, I have renamed them points for the catholic guilt reason! And I prefer to call it 'moving' rather than body magic.

1/2lb on but OK with that as weighed in Thurs with 1.5 off, had a boozy weekend and no chance to claw it back!

I've been quite moderate, good food, gin and ginger beer rather than wine/cider so fingers crossed the damage isn't too bad.

I'm so using avocado as a b sometimes now. I guess it's no more a tweak than seeded bread as a b (occasionally)!

Don't panic, they wobble sometimes. Fingers crossed its water.

I want to be under 200lbs (1.5lbs to get that), then new 3.5st shiny - 3lbs for that!

Thanks, I'm pretty pleased. Hoping for a lb off Monday but we'll see. Hubby's birthday boozey BBQ today so somewhat doomed! Will try to keep food OK and being flexible but drinking gin!

I listen to music from Spotify and I'm definitely influenced by the music but I just enjoy it.

Sorry I've not been posting. I've managed two runs, one near my parents and one last night as today is Hubby's enormous booze fueled BBQ! Opal Lily - 15/60 miles Pippalata - 4.7/35 miles Jenniecakes - 17.4/70 miles KentCat - 6.2/40 miles Liquoricet -6/35 miles Sunflower1981 - 8.5/56 miles

This is something I'm interested in too. There's a thread in the other diet bits about intuitive eating which is a close relative. Andy Puddicombe has a good book - the headspace diet as does Thich Nhath Hanh. Actually the sw magazine usually has something about it too.

Not posted for a bit. Will attempt to put food diary on. I weighed in Thursday and had lost 1.5lbs. My normal class is a Monday so my aim is a pound by then which I think is just manageable. I'm having a boozy day tomorrow but going to use flexible syns. Today: B - egg & potato waffle (1 syn) L...

Hi Ponytales! I weighed in today - 1.5 off which I'm pleased with. Hoping for one off by next weigh in on Monday night! (All messed up as I was away).

I know it's Thursday but I missed Monday weigh in! 1.5lbs off which is not bad at all as I was away Fridays-Tuesday at my parents. :)

WELL DONE!!! Brilliant, you must be delighted! Xxx

Hi Fizzyfluff! Welcome, I claim 1/2 pound is a big poo if I put it on but I'm quite chuffed if it comes off! We're the same weight exactly. Animagus, it'll be fluid weight, don't panic and just keep on. It doesn't sound that disastrous. Chicken's definitely not too calorific at least. Maybe...

I'm in, I'll say 35 miles too. Opal Lily - 60 miles Pippalata - 35 miles Jenniecakes - 70 miles KentCat - 40 miles Liquoricet -35 miles

1lb off and now (just) nearer the 13s than 15s. 14.6 1/2. Also sotw and won the raffle. :)

1lb loss and slimmer of the week! Well done everyone.

Yum I love salmon!

Long crappy day became rather synful! Oh well, a line is drawn under. Today was a green day because I wanted pizza. Syns were homemade pizza and some sweets at work and pudding. Crikey, OK, not a great day either! Back on plan tomorrow before it's too late. I'm not drinking tonight and...

I tried it with a liberte yoghurt mixed with ff total yoghurt and it didn't work. Do you think I put too much in? Think next time I'll try thinner yoghurt.

Ooh thanks!

So I've got one - any good recipes for instant ice cream? Many thanks!!

Think my syns for Tuesday was 16 or very close. Today's my long crappy day at work. I have an enormous, salady lunch to eat. Tea is spicy mango chicken salad.

A lb off is only something to celebrate hun!

Scales up to 15.6, 15.7 1/2 at wi. Probably water weight from my long run - who knows? Anyway, will work hard for a nice loss next Monday.

I lost 3lbs this week, this is OK but I had hoped for MORE, only because I put on 2.5 last week. I know, I should be pleased with what I achieved. It's black and white thinking that messes me up. Anyway, my scales had suggested a bigger loss so I'll aim for the same again next week which...

Welcome Rhi and holiday dieter, good luck Orla!. I lost 3lbs which is good, but since I put on 2.5 last week is just a little more than a balancing out. Anyway, I've got over myself. Will keep at it and get into the lower 14s next week!

Good luck princess Stevie! I wi tonight too after a gain last week. I've tried really hard and think I'll lose at least my gain and maybe a bit more (naughty scale hopper).

Well done Elvis! 14.5 1/8, looking good. Had a long run yesterday too so scales change from that sometimes. Now not to blow it today - watching ironman with a couple of glasses of wine later.

Wow, that's brilliant SFP! My next aim is under 200lbs but after a blip last week I've gone from 14.8 to 10.5 and it feels further away. :( Working hard this week.

Another good day: B- waffle & egg (1) S - HiFi bars L - enormous salad (see yesterday) and salmon, also about 50g of mixed reduced coleslaw/potato salad (calling it 3 syns but a guess) had it straight after a run. T - pasta salad - ff balsamic dressing, 65g Low fat mozzarella (hea), tomatoes...

Yay, go us! It said 15.5 1/2 today, so hopeful for a good loss next week. I'm fairly happy I've lost my gain, now to lose a couple extra... When do you weigh in? I'm Monday night.

Not at all! Ironic as my sw class drink loads! Trying to stop now after 1/2 bottle wine.

Thurs food: B - egg & waffle (1) L - jacket potato, mushrooms, bacon, cheese (hexa), radishes, cucumber, spring onion, tomatoes, tbsp dressing (1) S- HiFi bars (hexb), fruit T - salmon, loads of salad (as above with carrot & leaves), v small qty reduced fat potato salad/coleslaw (2) 2 x Glass...

I know, I'll gradually put on a pound too ;)

14.6 today after 2 days totally on plan. So it looks like I've lost my 2.5 gain. Now I just need to keep on plan to have a 'proper loss' on Monday.

Plan for weds: B - waffle & egg (1) S - 2x HiFi bar (hexb), fudge (5.5) liberte yoghurt (1) loads of fruit L- epic salad - pasta, chicken, sweet potato, cucumber, carrot, spring onion, radish with a tbsp of kraft honey & mustard light. (1) T - Omelette with mushrooms, bacon, cheese (hexa) and...

My eats: B - potato waffle & egg (1) S - raspberries, plain & liberte yoghurt (1) fish sticks, fudge (5.5) gin (3.5) 2x HiFi hexb, crisps using potato/sweet potato skins L - jacket potato, fat free cottage cheese, salad T- roasted chicken drumsticks with Cajun seasoning, roasted sweet potato...

Last night our consultant was talking about body magic and I'm trying to decide if I can get my gold/platinum award? I go running 2-3x a week for about 2hrs total and have done so for a year now. I have a Fitbit and it says I average about 29/30 mins exercise a day over a week. The bit I'm...

So good to hear how you're doing - I'm very worried about regaining my weight.

I am also a rejoiner - i'd given up dieting for 10 years after losing 3+ stone and regaining it all plus more. Now I've lost about 3st again and I'm going for it again but this time with a plan! 1. I'm running 2-3x a week as I think this helps with blips and I'm hopeful it'll help me keep it off...

I got it from Sainsbury's and I'm also a fan

My scales were broken last week and I gained 2.5lbs. Back on it with a vengeance and 14.8 3/4 this am. Aiming for a 100% week on plan and a 5lb loss!

Should put the car thing was fine in the end ;) However I weighed in today with a 2.5lb gain so time to start logging again!

2.5lbs on - entirely deserved. So time to get back on the bus.

2.5lb on. Right - time to get my bum in gear again! Well done on all the losses.

I've carried on quite happily with my aim of 3 runs a week but sometimes two.

The battery's run out on my scales so I've been unable to sneak a peak! Doubt it's good news as went to a wedding friday and drank lots! I had gone for a long run before it and yesterday I was too hungover to eat until teatime! I'm going to try and get on track today/tomorrow but oops.

Well I was having a good day as I managed to win a raffle prize (admittedly booze & chocolate). Then I stupidly bumped a car in a car park. Looks like cosmetic damage to both cars but there's is a mobility car so it may be an issue. Not happy.

Really glad it's OK Orla. Xx

Honestly cheese isn't usually a thing I fancy. When I get to goal I'm planning on not worrying about it as usual pattern is 'some' cheese 2/3x a week as my only dairy. Have to say their suggested qty of pizza is pitiful so far...

Thanks Jennie! I had a fairly undeserved pound off this week. Friday is a wedding so I'm going to stick on plan as much as I can. Today is a green day as I really fancy home made pizza. B- homemade potato cake (smash) S- HiFi bars (hexb) L - homemade pesto pasta/potato salad (1.5 syns), boiled...

Looking good!

Thanks, that gives me hope. I thought if I stick to 10 syns a day, go for a run in the morning on Friday and get back on it Saturday I may well lose something. I'd like to lose 2-3lbs to get into lower half of 14s. Tbf, I've had loads to drink before and still lost so you're totally right.

14.8 and a lb lost. I'm pleased with that. I've a wedding Friday so need to stick to plan before and after. Maybe I can still lose a little?

I lost a lb - chuffed with that as haven't had a very on plan week. I'm going to a wedding Friday so the aim is to stay on plan before and after.

Well that's part of the gain explained! Hugs hunny.x

Never mind the gain - did you enjoy every synful moment? Good! It'll soon come off, a run gets my head back in gear, I agree it sounds a plan. I've now got a nice app on my phone that let's you do a weekly food plan and turns it into a shopping list. It's just called 'food planner'. If you know...

Borrowed my friend's size 16 dress for a wedding and it fits! This is wonderful after being a size 22+ - big grin ;)

Phew, I bet your heart sank lumina. I lost 3lbs this week, now 14.7 3/4 in am, just sneaked 14.9 on evening scales. Next aim is 14.7 for next week and 14.5 on morning scales...

I bf my lg and I applaud you for joining sw whilst bf. (I stopped bf when she turned 3 last october and joined in December). I was actually a bf peer supporter too. It's normal to be starving, you're burning up to 500calories extra a day! (how old is your little one?). Also if you're tired that...

Very happy. I lost that 3lbs so got my 3st award. I'm starting to believe I can do this.

Keep on plodding, we'll get there. Xx Well, I'm smiling. I lost 3lbs, got my 3st shiney and SOTW! I'm very happy about that. Next aim is 14.7 then under 200lbs. Nice milestones coming up.

Woohoo, I lost 3lbs, 3st award and slimmer of the week! Very pleased. :))

3lbs off, 3st award and slimmer of the week! Really chuffed. ;)

Guess I've not made it this time as won't manage 9 miles tomorrow - aiming for 4.75 I think.

Welcome natalise and Sian

14.8 1/4 - working hard to shift 3lbs this week, that's probably 1lb...

Well done, that's brilliant!

Well done Jess! My aim is to lose 3 and get my 3st award and then 2lbs and be 14.5st. Then I guess it's 14.3 and under 200lbs. Crikey, I'll have to stay on plan. 1 day down, 6 to go.

Hot again but got out there, scared myself when Zombies chasing me and 'run boy run' came on! It has zombie noises and everything! * Jenniecakes - 61.8/60 - completed * * Opal_lil - 26/45 - 19 to go * * KentCat - 17.5/32 - 14.5 to go * * Steph92 - 4/20 - completed * * bumblebee1990 21.5/20 -...

3 miles (ish), again hit

I put on a lb. Meh. Back on it properly this week. Watch this space. 3lb to my 3st award.

One on. Oops. Not too traumatic though. Onwards and downwards!

I love zombies run. It's got such a funny story line. The zombies 5k app teaches you how to run and is a c25k.

7.5k Sunday -ooh it was hot. Calling it 4.75 miles and will round my short run down! * Jenniecakes - 61.8/60 - completed * * Opal_lil - 26/45 - 19 to go * * KentCat - 17.5/32 - 14.5 to go * * Steph92 - 4/20 - completed * * bumblebee1990 21.5/20 - completed * * Liquoricet - 23.25/35 - 11.75...

7.5k run done yesterday (calling it 4.75 miles and will round another one down. Sorry trying to delete this.

Thanks I now need to buy the veg & lamb but it does sound nice and I want something a bit spicy!

AW Jennie that sucks. Well done for not over eating. X

Scales still not budging. Food today: B - egg & waffle (1) S - slice weetabix cake (3.5), hifi bars (hexb) L - TBC T - harissa lamb with veg bulgar wheat/couscous (sw recipe)

I thought I'd gone over yesterday but it turns out gin bottle lids are about 15mls which is what I've been having as a gin and diet bitter lemon. So my '4' gins was really 2. Bonus! Anyway today was an ee day. B - egg & waffle (1) L - jacket potato, salmon & mixed veg T - homemade pasta...

Hi Tanyalina, I thought I'd subscribe since we seem to be about the same weight! Great photos!

Huge congratulations! Well done Jennie! Xx

Wow that is a great achievement.

Thanks cloudy6. Evening weight is same as at class but I know you're right and I should avoid the scales. My big plan is to get to 13st ish and feel what it's like to maintain at that weight. At that point I'll try hard to weigh weekly.

I had a generally greedy day yesterday until I went to bed. Definitely over syn wise. Back on it today and hoping that having 6 days on plan will undo any damage. Today was an unplanned green day as no time for egg on waffle. Instead I had porridge with milk & fruit (hexa/b) S - liberte (1)...

Scales yesterday/today have gone back up. This am i was 14.10 1/3, tonight I'm 14.12 1/2. Unsure why although I did have a bad day yesterday. Sigh. I have until next Monday to get them moving down again. Putting it down to bloat and keeping on keeping on!

Lots of luck! I tried on some dresses today and fit into 16s! Very pleased ;) They're ok if they're the maxi sort as not flattering when tight on my tum. But still - 16s!!!

Next is to 14.9 and 3 St award!

I have a poached egg on an aldi potato waffle (1 syn) most mornings. It's quick and easy. I tried making potato cakes with smash but decided the syn is worth it.

Great post. I'm very glad your head is in the right place. Keep going hun.

Well done Keegan.

Very positive that you're counting. I think just being aware makes a huge difference. And only over by 3.

3lb loss after two sensible days. Very happy with that. ;)

Officially a 3lb loss and well into the next stone. Happy!

Thanks Zappacat, there's a few of you chasing my tail ;)

Woo lots of great losses - and 1/2lb off is in the right direction.

Finally made it into the 14s with 3lbs off so 14.11! Hopefully see you all in the 14s soon ;)

I finally get to join! I lost 3lbs so 14.11. Very very happy about that!

3lb loss very happy with that as went out Saturday and had cocktails! Also I'm in the next stone and under 15st for the first time in 10 years!!

Ah OK, I should be alright then, i'm about half way there.

Ah I thought we had until the end of the month!

Nice run in morning sunshine whilst in laws babysat. Really Sundays run but had been to a hen do so took it easy. * Jenniecakes - 50.6/60 - 9.4 to go * * Opal_lil - 19.5/45 - 25.5 to go * * KentCat - 11/32 - 21 to go * * Steph92 - 4/20 - 16 to go * * bumblebee1990 13/20 -7 to go * * Liquoricet...

Still 14.7 3/4 so hoping hard that's a real number. Weigh in tonight so surely a loss (under 15st). Think 3 or 4lbs?

Wow 105lbs that is an awful lot! Very well done you! Hope the poorliness gets sorted soon. X

Glad the operation went well, sending you careful hugs.

Ooh I'll look them up. Mine were from Tonge. They were ok.

This morning I was 14.7 3/4 - wow! Realistically, I was dehydrated but hopeful I'll be under 15st tomorrow.

Had a very nice day yesterday. Breakfast and lunch were on plan, tea wasn't bad but went to revolucion de Cuba in Manchester. I had a papaya and mango salad with grilled chicken and mashed sweet potato on the side. It was a hen night and I enjoyed the cocktails! I had a few 'skinny mojitas'...

Ooh where are your sausages from? I tried the butchers in bolton and they were very dry.

I ended up going over my syns yesterday. I had a couple of extra gins and a bowl of ice cream (reduced fat) with squeezy chocolate. I knew it was foolish but still got it out. Half way through I threw it away. I was eating because I'd wanted a run and felt resentful. Progress though as I put...

Finally had childcare so got out for a run (not been since Sunday). That felt like hard work. * Jenniecakes - 40.6/60 - 19.4 to go * * Opal_lil - 19.5/45 - 25.5 to go * * KentCat - 11/32 - 21 to go * * Steph92 - 4/20 - 16 to go * * bumblebee1990 10/20 - 10 to go * * Liquoricet - 14/35 - 21 to...

Woot well done!

Mine's to get into the 14s (15st exactly) and then 3 stone at 14.9.

Thanks Jennie, shockingly I'm actually missing stretching my legs. Looking sadly at the evening sunshine. Ho hum. My in laws are up tomorrow so if I'm lucky I'll get out in the day, otherwise I'll escape tomorrow night. I'm working Saturday am so I might as well get my high from running rather...

Off work today after small threw up in the night twice. Unimpressed as have to use holidays and no run for me as dh is away on business. (May see if neighbour will babysit tonight). So I'm having a green day. B- egg & waffle (1 syn) L - jacket potato & 28g cheddar (hexa) T - linguine with...

I'm in bolton too. Good luck. Is your consultant Tori? She's very nice. X

Not a happy bunny. Was going to run Tuesday and it was stormy (wussed out). Was going to run today when little one goes to nursery but she's puked in the night so no work/running for me today. In laws are up tomorrow so will have to do one then.

Ooh how did you make the banana cake or was it bought? Looking good. I think upping your syns when running is a plan. That or saving a hexb and having it after a run?

I bet it's as much as your niece weighs ;)

14.11 1/2 again this morning...

I lost weight naturally in the first 6 months of running (about half a stone). In January when I was poorly and didn't run I lost 13lbs and then was stuck when I started again. The great losses may have been being alcohol free too. It's definitely changed my shape and I think my body can cope...

Bit controversial but are you having enough fat in your diet? The weeks I lost most weight i'd had more green days with plenty of cheese. Since our bodies are working really hard with running I think they may need more healthy fats.

Tomorrow's my horrible long day (830-7) at work. Here's my plan: B- waffle & egg (1) L - amazing salad with fishcakes, noodles, peppers, lettuce, cucumber yum! Liberte yoghurt and raspberries/blueberries (1) S - 2 benefit bars (hexb), a second free yoghurt & more berries T - more fishcakes...

Brilliant BM! I'm chasing your tail at 15st exactly.

Sulking at the rather impressive thunder storm with lightening, rain that bounces and hail. I wanted to go for a run. Not fair. :(

Wow buzzy that is awesome!!

Sw fishcakes

So the plan today: B - usual waffle and egg (1) L - jacket potato & bolognaise with lots of veg in, cheese (hexa) T - fishcakes from sw book, sw chips & butternut squash chips, sweet corn, carrots, cauliflower. Too full for pudding!! Blob of Mayo - 2syns? S - 2 x benefit bars (hexb) lots of...

I hope so. With luck we both will! *toddles off to make homemade fishcakes*

Anyone else heard about the 1/3 of adult population with pre diabetes statistic in the news? How very scary. I've no idea if I have it (am shortly due the being 40 health check) and I'm really glad I have lost 14% of my body weight, exercise regularly etc. Hopefully if I was in danger of being...

Personally I would say yes, enjoy your party, just carry on the next day. It might mean you lose 1lb instead of 2 but we all want to live a life. This is why I'm losing weight slowly.;) People without food issues still overeat/drink it's just occasional rather than every week/day!

Thank you. Now I want that scale to move again next week so bar a hen night I need to stick to plan. I guess if I stick to gin and diet bitter lemon when I'm out it might not be too bad?

Woohoo I lost 5lbs (put on 4 last week but v chuffed). Now dead on 15st...

I lost 5lbs (so the 4lbs from last week plus 1 more). Now at 15st. So near.....

I lost 5lb! Very pleased especially as put on 4 last week so lost it and another pound. :))

Well done both of you!

I've got to say with EE there are so many 'normal' meals you can make I also find it a strange attitude. For example I'm cooking for 2 kids aged 3 & 6 & myself & dh Tonight we're having spag bog ( I'll add mushrooms, peppers, onions in to bulk it up) Tues - homemade fishcakes & chips Weds -...

I'm also finding i'm less 'regular'. I'm OK if I use some syns on alcohol but that's obviously not the best solution! Slimmatea sounds worth looking at.

Jenniecakes I agree you look lovely! Those numbers do sound entirely reasonable ;) Maybe someone at running club might have ideas about eating for running. Your diary looked perfect to me. There's the old theory about eating a little more? I agree about the dangers of scales and going by how...

Think I said to you when I restarted running I messed around with about 2lb for around 6 weeks and then dropped 6lbs in a week. (I've since plateaued but that was from not being on plan!) Your body retains water after a hard exercise session - didn't you run yesterday? It is really really...

4.25 miles done today. I have achy legs. Good going everyone! * Jenniecakes - 31.7/60 - 28.3 to go * * Opal_lil - 14.5/45 - 30.5 to go * * KentCat - 11/32 - 21 to go * * Steph92 - 4/20 - 16 to go * * bumblebee1990 14/20 - 6 to go * * Liquoricet - 11/35 - 24 to go * *Clavicles - 24.5/80 - 55.5...

Oh yeah, food! B - two poached eggs on waffle (1) L - skinless chicken T - sea bass with kohlrabi, peppers, crushed new potatoes and a sauce that had marg and flour in - not stressing as had just been for a 6.5k run S - lolly (3 syns & 4 syns for skinny hot chocolate at Costa) hexa, 2 liberte...

Thanks zappacat! I went clothes shopping today, it's much nicer now I have a bit more shape. I seem to be a fairly consistent 18 which is very gratifying. Here's my new dress for the hen do next weekend. Primani's finest (it was a 20 but the 18 was identically sized) and only £10. It said £17...

Not sure what we're eating today. There will be some kind of roast and I need a run this afternoon beforehand.

Sounds delicious and about right. I'd be tempted to just carry on, you've not used your syns this week anyway?

14.11 - back to where I was! Now to see if I can lose just a little more tomorrow. I'd love to see a 14 on the scales... Fingers crossed.

The hat. The one on her head is before it was blocked. It's called peeping sheep.

I've had a very very lazy day mainly knitting a hat for dd1. Tomorrow I'm doing stuff. Food for today: No breakfast (didn't get up until 11!) L pasta and veg and smoked salmon fillet from aldi (really nice) S- benefit bars (hexb) and hot choc (1.5 syns) I used a bit of milk in that and tea...

Back on it today. Rather chuffed as scales suggest I've lost my 4lbs gain! (Wi is Monday). I really want to get under 15st

Yep all syns used in gin. Ah very nice. ;)

Really really hope so. I didn't like seeing the number go up so much. To be fair if I get anything under 15.1 I'll be pretty pleased but I think if I can put 4lbs on in two weekends I should be able to lose it again.

Shame we can't be combined. This is the first week for months I haven't gone massively over mine. (There's still time). Lots of people save up for the weekend though.

Me too I hope! Got to 15.1 and put on 4 15.5) but I'm determined to lose it and more. My scales said 15.2 this evening so fingers crossed I'll lose another 2.5 by Monday!!

Having a green day. B - poached egg on waffle (1) L - omelette with cheese (2xhexa) and mushrooms T - pasta with veg sauce (tin tomatoes, onion, peppers, mushrooms) S - 2 x aldi benefit bars, 2 x rocky road HiFi (2x hexb) I'm full up! 14 syns left so will have a few g & t.

Jennie do you always have at least 5 syns? Maybe it's worth making sure you have them? (Eat the freddos) the way I heard it is it's something to cut near to target? I kind of wish I could do some really low days like you - my lowest are about 8.5 syns!

I try to save them for the evening - 14 left tonight for gin (lol). I had a chat with a successful member a while back and said I really don't want to eat diet food as it's not very nice. Even Muller's you can taste the sweetener in. Also, I'll just stop and start eating all the things I'd had...

15.1 1/8- minor drop again. Sticking to it 100%. Man this is slow. :(

Today's been much better. If I stop now I've clawed back 3 of 4 syns. B - poached egg on potato waffle (1) S- 2 rocky road HiFi, (hexb) liberte yoghurt with fruit (1), cadburys fudge, (5.5) options hot choc with milk (hexa) (1.5) L jacket potato with aldi salmon, salad T jacket potatoes (tiny...

Mine's now a little too big but just about OK. I'll upgrade when I next get new bras at bravissimo.

That's great Natalie, well done!

I've wussed out, partially because of the weather but mainly as my running bra is still damp! Sadly will be unable to run until the weekend as husband less for tonight until late Friday evening.

Pippa, the NHS c25k is good as is the zombies 5k app - both coach you into running 30mins/5k. I started almost exactly a year ago and can also run 5+ miles and agree totally with Jennie about improving. I picked a landmark each week past my 5k and ran to it and gradually increased that way...

You might suddenly get a drop? Hope so.

I weigh pasta and rice to stop me cooking too much as making it for 2 adults/2 kids. I can't see that being an issue as long as you're not hungry afterwards.

What about swapping to a different booze? I'm switching to gin and bitter lemon. It still feels like a drink but I put lots of ice/bitter lemon in and then it's a lovely long drink and therefore slower. My chocolate niceness are cadburys fudges (5.5 syns) and cadburys fingers (1.5 each). I also...

I'm too lazy not to rest! I run sun, Tues, Thurs - although I may see what the weather does today. I only have time for a very short run (20 mins), and it's the one that gets missed due to life!

Orla don't panic - your body stores water after exercise. I bet you'll have a great loss next week. I noticed a pattern of putting on a few lbs the two days after pushing my running.

15.1 3/8 so down slightly...

Wow! That's a proper first week loss. Well done!

I'm so crap on weds nights. I've ended up on 24.5 syns as I've had some gin and (diet) bitter lemon. This isn't great but I was only on 10 yesterday so not the end of the world. I usually struggle on weds as I work a really long day (830-7) and we get takeaway. I resisted sweets though which...

I've not. Tracking my weight this week as I put 4lbs on *sob*. This morning I was 15. 1 3/4.

Ooh did you make the fishcakes - have they a bread crumb topping?

Hi Jennie, it's their frozen potato waffles. They're not bad and after trying various other options I've decided they're the cheapest option syn wise. I tried making them with smash and they weren't v good and I don't want to use my hexb for bread! Today's been OK so far. Tonight dh is cooking...

Did that 5k. * Jenniecakes - 18.4/60 - 41.6 to go * * Opal_lil - 12/45 - 33 to go * * KentCat - 7/32 - 25 to go * * Steph92 - 4/20 - 16 to go * * bumblebee1990 2/20 - 18 to go * * Liquoricet - 6.75/35 - 28.25 to go *

So here's my food diary I'm back on track at least for day 1 - 7.5 syns so far and going for a quick 5k and then an options to use up my hexa and (maybe) a gin & diet lemon. I need to get my head back in the right place. B - aldi waffle (1 syn) & poached egg S - 2x hi fi bars (hexb) L -...

I'm back on track at least for day 1 - 7.5 syns so far and going for a quick 5k and then an options to use up my hexa and (maybe) a gin & diet lemon. I need to get my head back in the right place.