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Wowzers, well done on the 4 distinctions!! That's amazing :) x

Ooh you should do green days more often; it's good food inspiration for me! :) x

Morning all! I had a nice weekend - I wasn't completely on plan this weekend as we went to a food festival, but I could've been a lot worse, so I'm ok with that. Today's food: B: 1/2 tin of beans on HEXB wm toast, banana. L: SW quiche and salad, HEXB alpen light/almonds, strawberries...

Today's food: B: Wholemeal toast with quark, cinammon and sliced banana (random, but nice) with watermelon after. L: SW pasta & sauce quiche with salad, apricots, apple, HEXB almonds/Alpen light. T: I will probably end up having SW quiche again for tea as it was yummy, maybe with some beans...

Mmm the big mac in the bowl is great, even as a quorn version. The dressing/sauce is just so nice that combined with the gherkins, you can't really go wrong!

Argh there are photos of me in bridal lingerie from the show last night on facebook!!! Totally didn't expect anyone i know to see them lol. But i've decided to stand up and be proud, as I always encourage other women to do, but never do myself! By the way, don't worry, they're not revealing...

Today's food: B: HEXB oats, berries, banana, ff yogurt, lots of water as I was weirdly thirsty!! L: Jacket potato with beans and HEXA cheese, few pieces of fruit, HEXB Alpen/almonds T: "Big mac in a bowl" and watermelon after - need to pack in some superfree as it was a bit less than it...

Hi guys, sorry I was missing yesterday - was helping out by modelling at a bridal charity fair! It was a long day (got home at 10pm), but was fun. Met some nice people too! I was so glad I was prepared and took some tea with me, as the other girls didn't end up eating and were starving...

It's very dark navy with cream large circles on it (not polka dots but it's hard to describe them lol). It's 50s style where it nips in at the waist and is looser at the bottom. Really comfy but still looks smart :) I do love dresses. I wore jeans for the first time in 2 years at the...

What do you do with your breadfruit Cookie? Is it savoury? x

Morning all! I'm in a good mood today as I'm wearing a new dress my friend got me for my birthday and it feels lovely :) Today's food: B: 2 eggs on 2 small slices of wholemeal bread, with tomatoes and 1 syn of ketchup. L: HEXA cheese salad, strawberries, blueberries, HEXB alpen light/10...

Thanks Kelly :) here's to trying to stay motivated and get properly back on plan. My birthday is over so I can't use that as an excuse any more!!

Wow - congrats on the pregnancy!

Lol yep - I'm alive (and fatter!!) Today's food: B: HEXB oats with WW yogurt and blueberries/chopped banana. L: Salad and pineapple FF cottage cheese, HEXB alpen light and Ryvita minis and an apple (I'm really short on fruit as Tesco are coming tonight!) (UPDATE: grabbed some mango to go...

Aww bless you! I'm ok thanks. Had a few really bad days of pain. On Wednesday I just didn't know what to do with myself, and even my strongest painkillers were doing nothing. Thank god it was my day off so I could just stay in bed! I've been useless at keeping up on here, and have been a...

Aww just catching up, sorry about Ralph :( he was very cute from the photo! Hope you're ok hun xx

Today's food: B: HEXB oats, ff yogurt, mixed berries, banana. L: Quorn chorizo salad, babycorn and mange tout, apple, plum and HEXB alpen light/almonds. T: I stole an idea from a friend on facebook and it was gooooorgeous - you'll either love this or hate it... a HEXA cheese and marmite...

Ooh Kelly, we got up to all sorts! We did Camden Market (had some street food), Columbia Flower Market, Leicester Square/Piccadilly, St Paul's Cathedral, cocktails on the Saturday night. It was fab! I also did a minor bit of celeb spotting lol - saw Charlie & Fearne from TOWIE, Jarvis Cocker...

Today's food: B: HEXB oats, yogurt, blueberries, raspberries, and a banana. L: Greek salad with HEXA feta and baba ganoush instead of dressing. HEXB almonds/fruit yoyo, apple, satsuma. T: Probably a veggie stirfry with noodles. Syns: Baba ganoush - will have to find out!

Hi guys, I'm back after a lovely long weekend in London with the girls! Had a fab time, really enjoyed it. And my ME wasn't bad, I managed really well :D I wasn't on plan over the weekend as it wouldn't have really been possible, with cocktails and street food in the plans! I wasn't...

I'll find you Kimberley :) Yeah I'm bloody grateful for 0.5lb to be honest, but all I ever do is lose, gain, lose, gain, gain, gain, GAIN!! Lol. Kelly - you'd like Insta-gram. It's good for recipe inspiration and new ideas!

Well done on breaking the cycle :) it always feels so great when you get past the craving and manage not to have something! x

Today's food: B: HEXB oats, ff yogurt and blueberries/raspberries (I'm so predictable, but I always enjoy it!) L: Leftover quorn chicken chow mein. Snacks: HEXB almonds/apricots, satsuma, apple. T: Going to Pizza Express so I've scoured the menu and it looks like: share olives, get the...

0.5lb off. Not exactly ground breaking but at least it's in the right direction lol! Sent from my D5503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Also, if anyone has insta - gram, let me know (it won't let me type it properly lol). I've got really into it since I joined a few weeks ago; I've even seen some of our minis on there :) i'm @katiecupcake85

That Waitrose kale salad sounds yum x

Kelly, you poor thing :( I'm so sorry to hear about your anxiety being bad, it's the worst feeling isn't it? It's strange how similar you and me seem to be in relation to medical things! I had anxiety for about 4 years, and it seemed to just get better randomly about a year ago. Looking back...

Barbette - I never noticed you're in Leeds. I have the answer for you :D Roots & Fruits in the Grand Arcade, just after the theatre. It's a little veggie cafe that's been there years and is fab. It has been run by an old couple for years and years but was taken over by new owners about 6...

Today's food: B: I had brunch today as I got up late and was going to be having a much later lunch. Had 1/2 tin of beans, a poached egg, mushrooms and tomatoes done in Frylight, with a cuppa. Snacks: Pineapple, banana, HEXB 1 Hifi salted caramel bar. L: Cup a pasta - tomato and herb (free...

My scales are just bizarre - they're saying I'm 2lb down this morning out of nowhere. After a very bad almost week! Ah well, we'll find out properly at tomorrow morning's weigh in.

Ha she's so cute!! Someone at work brought in jalapeno pretzels ages ago - I wasn't sure I'd like them but they were rather delish!

Thanks Kelly and Patty :) I'm trying to be positive and move on but it's so demotivating sometimes. I think I struggle most when what I eat is out of routine or out of my control - like going out for a meal or going to someone else's house. I don't like making a fuss and asking for things to...

Today's food: (I didn't end up going for the team meal as I'm too busy, so it's probably a blessing in disguise lol!) B: HEXB apricot wheats, banana, 2 tangerines. L: Potato with beans and HEXA cheese, carrot sticks, HEXB Ryvita minis, tangerine, plum. T: Asian mushroom noodle broth (3 syns...

Sorry for the ranty posts - can you tell I'm feeling frustrated?! Lol. TOTM and all my clothes straining and feeling tight doesn't help!

Oh and to continue the theme of being totally crap - I'm going for lunch with work tomorrow to a Brazilian meat restaurant. So for me, the only choice is pasta and the buffet. I'm going to see if they'll do a small tomato based pasta and then grab salad/pickles/olives (1 syn for 8) from the...

I've had a busy bank holiday weekend and haven't really been online much so it's time to catch up. I have been rubbish :( totally gutted, as I'd been having such a perfect on-plan 8 days until it all went wrong from Friday teatime onwards....!! I was on plan all day Friday but then went for a...

Faily fail fail *cry* Sent from my D5503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Today's food: B: Chopped fruit and banana with yogurt (which didn't fill me up for long but I was saving my HEXB). L: Wholemeal cheese salad sandwich with marg (2) and mustard (1), the usual fruit and carrot sticks and SALTED CARAMEL HIFI!! I've finally got some. It was really nice - they're...

Kelly, I'm a big celery hater too but you can't taste it in the soup. It just adds some thickness once blended. You could probably replace it with something else. Yeah the big mac in a bowl (veggie style) is shredded iceberg lettuce, chopped gherkins and tomatoes, topped with quorn mince...

Hmm I didn't realise but if they stop me having proper crisps I think I'll stick to them! I don't use any more than I would in something else. Hope you find the tea.:-) x Sent from my D5503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Well done on the cracking loss!! Sent from my D5503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

I totally agree! She should be supporting you and giving you advice not telling you off. Just ignore her and do whatever works for you xx Sent from my D5503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Kelly - I make beetroot soup all the time cuz it's ridiculously simple. I just buy a vacuum pack of cooked beetroot and blend it with 1 celery stick and an onion, with some veg stock. I usually put a spoon of ff natural yogurt in once it's cooked too - simple, low cal and yummy! And soooo...

Mmmm it was sooo yummy! Did SW "Pimms" too and feel like I've had a "naughty" meal for like 2 syns :)

PS - to everyone that's loves crisps, they were something I was really missing (I'd have Quavers and syn them but it's just not the same!): I started making kale crisps. Now I know they sound gross, but honestly once they're cooked, they taste quite like potato crisps and they're totally free...

I got mine from Tesco. It's lovely! (And this is coming from a green tea hater lol) x

Well done on going into work. If I ever go in when I'm feeling really bad I always give myself a mental pat on the back and tell myself well done lol!! Good luck with the BBQ restaurant! It's so awkward being a veggie sometimes isn't it? I went to a Brazilian BBQ meat-fest place in December...

Hi Caz - I'll let you know if it's nice! I've only just bought the Fakeaway book from group this morning actually, but I found the recipe online a while ago :)

Today's food: B: HEXB oats, ff yogurt, berries, a banana. L: Homemade free beetroot soup, apple, plum, carrot sticks with half HEXA Philly, HEXB almonds/apricots. (UPDATE: got busy at work training the new temp so I never actually ate my soup lol) T: I'm going to try Big Mac in a bowl...

Hi Kel! That pasta sounds nice :) my arm is a bit better now thanks. Still a bit sore but less painful and clumsy. Had WI this morning - 1.5lb on. I know I put 3lb on over Easter and I've lost 1.5lb of it so far, so I'm ok with that. Would like to get the other 1.5 back off by next week...

Mmmmm my tea was gorgeous!! I made the SW cannelloni and it was so nice. We both went back for more and it was even better cold strangely! And all syn free (using the cheddar on top as HEXA). The only thing was, it was sooo fiddly filling the little cannelloni tubes. It took ages, which...

Thanks Kelly. Stupid arm pain woke me up about every hour last night so I'm really tired today. It's still hurting but I've given up on the painkillers as they're not helping! Today's food: B: HEXB oats, ff yogurt, berries and then some watermelon. I'm loving my watermelon lately! L...

Hi Patty! Hope you had a good weekend. Lol I quite like the Mugshots but they're quite "fake" so I get why you wouldn't. Oh kale is now one of my favourite things! I only tried it for the first time this year but it's gorgeous. You can stirfry it with Frylight and garlic then season and...

Hi Kelly - fingers crossed you're feeling ok today. It's awful when you overdo it and just *know* it's gonna catch up with you the next day! I was up at 3:45am taking painkillers for my stupid arm which is randomly killing me. I have so much hand and arm pain! Your fat dog story gave me a...

Well done on the 3lb loss hun!!

Today's food: B: HEXB oats, ff yogurt, blueberries, raspberries and then some watermelon after. L: Homemade beetroot soup, babycorn, HEXB Stix/apricots, apple, plum. T: Quorn spaghetti bolognese with HEXA cheese, and probably more watermelon after. Syns: Not sure yet but I may have a glass...

Oh ladies, how I wish it wasn't Monday. I'm soooo tired! And my left arm is killing me (stupid ME pain). Can't wait for bed tonight already lol. I'll start with a quick catch up on the weekend's food. Saturday: B: HEXB oats, yogurt, berries. L: 2 poached eggs on a bed of garlic wilted...

Today's food: B: HEXB oats, ff yogurt, blueberries and raspberries. L: Not 100% sure yet but I have eggs and kale that need using, so maybe an omelette (HEXA cheese) with garlic "fried" kale. T: Asian mushroom noodle broth (syn free). Snacks: banana and second HEXB Hifi. Syns: I'm going...

Umm the tea has fennel, dandelion (I think) and something called galangal root which is meant to be a bit like ginger. It says it's got a natural orange flavouring, but I can just taste the fennel really. It's an acquired taste but not too bad - a bit like when you first start drinking...

Ooh I made the most of the Dorothy Perkins sale too - two dresses came for me this morning :) x

Aww puppy cuddles! :D well done on the loss anyway, and keep positive!

Ooh ladies, I might have a tip for you! I bought some "Slim Tea" from Holland & Barrett - it's meant to curb hunger. I've only had it twice, but both days I've taken my lunch later than usual as I haven't been hungry for it. So maybe, just maybe, it actually works! It's a bit of an acquired...

Today's food: B: Apricot wheats, berries and banana L: mug shot, salad, carrot sticks, plum, almonds. T: SW pizza with loads of veggie toppings and HEXA light mozzarella :) Syns: Pizza dough - 11

Hey Kelly, sounds like you've had a lot going on from your diary! Yeah, I've been in a lot of pain on and off over easter. Still not great today but up to going to work :) A cornflake bun is just cornflakes mixed with melted choc and golden and set in the fridge - like kids make lol! Sent a...

What sauce do you make Sam?? X Sent from my D5503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Ooh I'm making them next week - beef for hubby and quorn mince for me. Don't know how well it'll work with quorn mince but it's worth a go!

Still feeling crappy :( on the plus side, I have my SW pizza dough rising in the breadmaker as we speak. Making the SW pizzas from the last magazine for tea tomorrow night and I can't wait! Excited to have a proper pizza, rather than using bread rolls for once lol! The dough recipe serves 4...

Off sick today, having a bad ME day :( B: oats, yogurt, berries and a banana. Snacks: watermelon and a cornflake bun. L: homemade leek & potato soup, carrot sticks with philly, plum, almonds/apricots. T: mushy pea curry and SW chips. Syns: Soup - 3 Cornflake bun - 8 TOTAL: 11

I'm feeling really motivated, positive and in control of my diet this week :D I'm expecting a gain tomorrow from easter but feel like I'm pulling it back :) Joined in sta gram today too, if anyone has an account let me know! I'm enjoying the sw food inspiration pics. X

Today's food: B: 1 large slice of homemade wm bread with 1tsp marg and marmite, berries and ff yogurt. Snack: banana. Late lunch: 2 egg omelette with loads of veg and a side salad with balsamic. Watermelon. Snack: mint Hifi. Tea: 2 Quorn chicken breaststroke topped with dairylea light...

Bonjour - just popping in to subscribe! :)

It's great seeing you sound more positive! Let us know how the big wet soup challenge goes!!

Mmm they sound amazing! I'll look out for them on Friday, now Alpen lights are going to start being out.

Salted caramel Hifi bar?? When did this happen?? :D they sound amazing x

How are you feeling today hun? Fingers crossed you're having a better day xxx

B: 1/2 tin of beans on 1 toasted wm bread roll, a kiwi L: Leek and potato soup (homemade), 3 Ryvita, 3 Laughing Cow extra light, plum, apple, 10 almonds T: SW mushy pea curry with rice - my first attempt, wish me luck! Likely snack: Fresh mango HEXA: Milk and 3 extra light Laughing Cow cheese...

So I was off plan over Easter. I was staying at my mum's for 3 days as we had family from the midlands staying, so I just ate what I was given, and had some of my easter egg chocolate. Didn't overindulge, but definitely wasn't on plan! Anyway, I've drawn a line under it to start afresh from...

Aww bless you - we all know exactly how you feel. I've said it before but bloody good on you for coming on here and sharing it anyway! It's too easy (as well I know) to just disappear for a bit and not write it in the diary. Is there anything else you can do to deal with the emotions...

The curry would be totally fine. I wouldn't risk it with chicken but Quorn will be ok. Sounds like we're both a bit gloomy today. ME can do that to you sometimes! Oh well, onwards and upwards and let's both have a much better day tomorrow :D xx

Really disappointed tonight. I used to absolutely love exercise (skating, gym, classes, the odd bit of jogging... not proper running!) Since I got ill with ME, I haven't been able to exercise at all. I've gone from about 7 hours a week of exercise to nothing for over 8 months and I have...

Thanks Patty - think I'll steer clear of them until Slimming World have decided lol!!

Hello! I'm back but your diary moves sooo fast it's hard to properly catch up. How are you feeling? Sorry about the rubbish car!! x

Bad news! I've tracked down the right ones and they're not free... *cries*. And I ate 4 before finding this out lol. God knows why they're not as they're 0% but sometimes I don't know how these things are worked out. I think they're something stupid like 3 syns too... so either way I won't...

You've never had your nails done? Nooo, this is a tragedy! See I like to have gel ones every so often, so I can't do those myself. They're so much easier cuz once they're painted, they last 3 or 4 weeks and you don't have to do anything with them. Wish I could afford to have them done every...

Aww you poor thing, so sorry to hear that. Stay strong xxxx

11 stone lol!!!! I'd die if I weighed 11lb!

I'd love to get past the 11lb mark despite my body clearly fighting me on it - let's do it together! We both have similar health issues etc so at least we don't have to explain to each other why weight comes off so slowly :) x

Feel like I've eaten loads today, but all good stuff! Breakfast: HEXB oats, ff yogurt, lots of different chopped fruit. Lunch: Parnsip soup (2 syns), salad with ff dressing, fruit salad. Snacks: Carrot sticks, HEXB almonds and apricots (although haven't eaten the almonds yet). Tea: Haven't...

I went to Asda instead of Tesco for once and saw it - nice to have a change as I almost always get WW or Activia 0! He moves to Ibiza at the end of the month, as you do! I'm used to him either being down South or abroad so it won't really make any difference, cuz we Skype anyway, but I'll...

Finally caught up with you! Sorry you're having a bad few days with your ME :( pain is the worst, especially when it stops you sleeping. You're going to Kensington!! That's where I was the other week. Did NOT know about the Hummingbird Bakery... I must've been right near it. The tube was pretty...

Although I've barely used my usual HEXA milk allowance today so maybe that'll make up for the cheese in the soup! I'll still syn it though... X

Had a lovely time with my dad! Today's food looks like this: B: HEXB oats, ff coconut & pineapple yogurt, strawberries, blueberries and a mini fig Snack before meditation: banana and half HEXB Alpen light L: cauliflower cheese soup (didn't eat the white bread roll that came with it) and then...

Oh it was gorgeous if I do say so myself lol! First time I've made it. The yogurt is a 0% Danone Shape one and yes it's veggie. Much nicer than I expected actually! It's my first Wednesday off now that I've reduced my hours, although it's going to be a little busy. I'm going to my first of...

I don't seem to be very good at updating recently... I'm either ill or too busy lol! I don't feel like I'm doing very well, and feel very bloated and "heavy". Although my meals are (as usual) on plan and healthy, I always end up ruining it by snacking on something I really shouldn't. For...

Well jel - I had the same for lunch (without cheese) but it didn't look anywhere near as nice as that! Have a fab weekend x

Lol damn those sneaky Kindles, taking over! I'm lucky that my hubby has one, so I got to try it before I decide. Think I'll ask for one for my bday (or get one with any bday pennies). I keep doing the exact same with too much shopping and then my arms will really hurt for a couple of days and...

Welcome back :) keep your chin up! x

Amazing - well done!!

Wow keep having an amazing time!! Happy for you :D

Sorry for the delay chuck but only just logged on and caught up. No the ME place has occupational therapists rather than occupational health (so the OTs look at ways they can help in your overall life and care plan, whereas OH are work-specific, looking at any changes or adaptations needed in...

It was an East Coast offer - they released a load a few months ago. You couldn't pick whichever time trains you wanted, just certain ones, but ours were fairly convenient. Not sure if they just do the offer every so often. We had a fab time in London - went on the eye, went to Tussauds, went...

Exactly! She probably just doesn't understand what the illness involves and how incapacitating it can be. When you mention that some people become housebound, it seems to drive it home! Not that you will of course, but it's worth letting ppl know what you're fighting and how impressive it is...

What do you do cookie? I noticed you often work nights and I'm nosy! X

Phew just caught up with your diary. Work sounds so stressful, the last thing you need! I'm pleased you finally have your diagnosis, although as your fellow ME friend, I wish you didn't have it as it truly sucks! If you ever need to chat to someone who knows exactly how tired and in pain you...

By the way, I realise there's not enough superfree going on today but didn't have much fruit and veg in as I was using up leftovers before London! I haven't been properly since I was about 13 and hubby for about ten years so we're off to be super touristy and go on the eye etc! We got those...

Defo girls, that's what I'll do :) I've packed some alpen lights for snacks and a healthy lunch for the train. I'll just try and make sensible choices when we're eating out (apart from the odd cocktail!) Today's food: B: hexb WM toast with little bit of butter (2) and marmite, apple L: jacket...

About to have a peppermint tea! Kay - what's your kale soup like? I love kale cooked or made into crisps but can't imagine it as a soup. If it's nice, i'd love to give it a go!

Let us know how the appointment goes xxx

Hi guys. So this morning's WI was pretty terrible... 3lb on!!! I had expected a gain as I've just not been focused and I end up eating stuff I shouldn't when I'm off sick or in loads of pain, as it takes my mind off it (excuses, excuses!) but I didn't expect a 3lb gain. Although PF hadn't...

Morning guys - sorry for the lack of update yesterday. Another bad day health-wise. I went into work but had to leave at 12.30pm. My hands were so painful all last night, I barely slept (and that's after cocodamol, which did nothing). Today's food: Breakfast: beans on 2 slices of HEXB wm...

Aww no - rubbish that you're feeling bad. Get in some comfy pj's, watch crap on tv (or a horror film!) and chill out. I can't wait to leave work in 5 mins, more excited about my mum's birthday than she probably is lol. Can't wait to give her her presents :D Ooh 2 syns is not bad at all for...

Hope you're feeling better today! The peanut butter pie sounds yum - I had a bite of Dave's chocolate and peanut butter cake yesterday and it was pretty epic. The vegetable ravioli sounds nice - which one was it?

Well done on the cupcake sales! Hope you feel much better soon x

Well done Patty - nothing to report really from me. 1lb off last week but I'm pretty sure that (and maybe more) will go back on this week due to celebrating my mum's 60th etc!

@JennieCakes - I got mine from Tesco :)

Ooh Shane was a bad man! You'd have to keep your eye on him. It's strange, I really didn't think Daryl was attractive at first, but there's something about him isn't there? Aww I want you to go on a date with Mr Chef and live happily ever after ;) xx

Today's food (I did have a SW on plan lunch with me but due to having to go out at lunch and not having time after lunch to go upstairs to heat it up, I bought a Boots meal deal: Breakfast: HEXB apricot wheats and banana Lunch: Shapers falafel wrap, garlic olives and diet peach/apricot drink...

Lol the poor people's pizza sounds pretty nice - I like pitta bread! I'll try and upload a pic of my lunchbox from my phone later if it lets me. The weekend was ok SW-wise overall all, but I had a cocktail and 2 G&T's on Saturday night and tried some of my hubby's cake and some of a carrot...

Shhh you're just making me feel worse! Lol. It's fine, I'll just stick with my Weight Watchers dessert ones.. that's about as exciting as it gets!

Good luck doing it away from group, and let us know how you get on! :)

I'm completely GUTTED every time I hear about the banana & custard Mullers... They sound amazing, but I can't eat them as I'm veggie. Damn Muller!! I love banana & custard flavoured stuff.

Lol - you sound like a bit of an expert there Patty (or should we call you Miss Sneaky Food-Binner)! ;) I have to say I didn't bin it, I just put it in the kitchen for tomorrow or the day after when I will have the syns spare to eat it lol! x

Lol I had 14 months to plan my wedding but it was all pretty much done in the first 3 months! It's fun to plan and doesn't take as long as people think. A girl I used to work with got married in Cyprus, and they had a big party (and another cake) when they got back - sounds like a great idea!

Oh god Ally the white chocolate and raspberry ones from Subway are amaaaazing... yum!

Oh wow - massive congratulations! Getting married is amazing, it was the best day of my life :) xx

You can totally pull it off - it looks lovely! :) (and no, 30 isn't too old!!)

A friend of mine forwarded me the spoon theory when I was first diagnosed - it's good isn't it? I've just discovered a fairly new blog this morning that seems good too. I didn't have time to read much of it, but once I have and if you're interested, I'll let you know the name etc x

Ooh yes - he's one of mine and Dave's favourites! We generally know that if we go to see anything by him, we'll like it :) Yeah I agree there are some good British ones about too. Nothing really scares me, so I'm on an eternal quest to find a film that genuinely scares me, lol. (that's...

Great attitude about the gain - getting worked up just makes us sulk and snap, and end up pigging out! You're very consistent and always eating so well. Perhaps your body has found it's happy weight? x

Today's food: Breakfast: 20g synned oats (4) with ff yogurt, blueberries, raspberries and banana (didn't want to have the oats as my HEXB as I'm using w/meal rolls later for "pizzas") Lunch: My amazing stacking tiffin box lunchbox with salad in the top, then couscous with veg and balsamic...

I know, I'm so relieved and happy they've agreed to it. I'll have to be really careful with money but it'd be worth it to have an improvement in my health. Fingers crossed! I know Kelly, I'm naturally super organised and make meal plans and shopping lists a week ahead but you can guarantee...

Those flowers are gorgeous :) happy anniversary!

Oh and I agree on the horror move front - I much prefer foreign ones!

Yeah your symptoms really do seem to fit with M.E. Hooray - you have an appointment!! About time. Go prepared with all the information they could possibly need and get some useful information out of them. The joint pain is familiar - I don't have contort myself into some strange positions in...

At WI this morning I lost 1lb :) Today's food: Breakfast: 2 wm HEXB toast with 1tbsp peanut butter and sliced banana Lunch: Leftover shephard's pie (inc. HEXA cheese), sliced up fruit the same as yesterday, 1 Alpen Light & apricots for HEXB Tea: I did have a meal plan but can't remember...

Yesterday's food (late because I was off sick): Breakfast: HEXB oats with yogurt, berries and gooseberry Lunch: Jacket potato with WW beans and HEXA cheese Snacks: HEXB almonds and apricots, chopped up fruit (plum, apple and kiwi), and in the evening more frozen banana "ice cream" Tea...

A lottery win would be fabulous! This week has been like a rollercoaster, lol. I've gone from being told I almost definitely can't have Wednesdays off (as I'm reducing to 4 days and feel like that pattern would be best for my health, never working more than 2 days in a row), to this morning...

Update: 12 syns, nearly forgot the couscous from lunch! I also snacked on a frozen peach 0% activia and made banana "ice cream" by blending a frozen banana. It was yummy! I was craving comfort food after a bad day finding out at work I might not be able to reduce my hours in the way I've asked...

Oh nooooo what a pain! I hate unexpected car expenses - where you pay lots of money but get no pleasure back! Hope your evening is better xx

Hi - just popping by to subscribe, and to ask where you got chocolate tea from? Sounds lovely!

Thanks ladies :) To be honest I was expecting about 4lb on so it was a relief! But I'm trying to keep things in check now x

Syns update: there was still baking left from yesterday's cake sale and I'm having such a hungry day. So - well, you can guess, a chocolate cupcake happened! It was only small but I'm going to say 10 syns to be on the safe side. So: Cupcake - 10 syns Gravy (going into shepherd's pie) - 1 syn...

Aww really pretty tattoo. Where did you get it done? I'm from Leeds :) Can't believe how slim you look in your photo - it looks like you could stop there and be totally fine!

Hey Emma - so, the salted caramel tea arrived last night. At first I was disappointed as before I even opened it, it smelt really strongly of green tea. I thought "great, what a waste"! However... when I added the water to the teabag it smelt lovely and sweet. Taste wise, I could slightly...

Laura - she was great. I wasn't a particular fan before (but did like her stuff when I heard it) - the reason I went is that I took my mum for her 60th. I have to say now I've seen her I'd count myself as a fan! She's so talented. Her voice is amazing and she not only writes her songs but...

Not bad considering I've had a really busy weekend (went away to Liverpool with my mum). Because I've got ME I was expecting to be exhausted today but I'm only a bit tired. In quite a bit of pain but I'm used to that lol! Did you used to run outdoors or in the gym? x

I've got Tesco coming tonight, bringing my salted caramel green tea ;) excited to try it!

Oooooohhhh CONGRATULATIONS on the engagement!! :D x

I think it's good that you have hun, it will help you process what's going on and why you're not feeling so motivated as usual. We all fall off the wagon occasionally (or frequently, like me recently!) Don't be too hard on yourself x

Whenever I used to have back problems, I used to find exercise really helped. They say the worst thing you can do is rest too much as you will seize up. Glad it's feeling ok! x

Right then - let's draw a line and start again! I've had a rubbish couple of weeks off plan and intend to make a fresh start going forward. Want to join me?! Chin up, it'll be fine! :) x

Today's food: Breakfast: HEXB oats with ff yogurt, blueberries, raspberries and stewed gooseberries (which needed using up) Lunch: Baked potato with beans and HEXA cheese Tea: Veggie tikka masala with plain rice. Snacks: 2 small pieces of baking at work...!! :z We had a bake sale to raise...

The meal out was ok, although my mum in law had this lamb kebab skewer thing, and the lamb was practically raw! She had to send it back and even the chef said it should have been cooked way more, lol. I ended up having macaroni cheese which came with salad, but I did have garlic bread too...

Well my weight loss is so slow, it's going backwards... 1lb on ;) oh well, keep trying! x

Wow you look amazing in that photo! Lovely nails too :) what weight are you now? You look so slim!

Sometimes you've just gotta have what you crave (only sometimes though, lol) - enjoy yourself and relax x

Yeah I have to say, regular green tea just tastes "dirty" to me (best way I can think to describe it!) But the person who recommended it did say it's lovely, so fingers crossed. Change of plan for tonight - the restaurant called my mum in law to say they've had to temporarily close as the...

Guess what I've ordered from Tesco.....? Twinings SALTED CARAMEL GREEN TEA!!!! How exciting is that? I don't like green tea but have been told it doesn't taste like normal green tea at all. It comes Monday night so I'll let you all know if it's nice! I also found out there is Teapigs...

Just popping in to say those magic pancakes are adorable!! Bless :)

I've done my Tesco shopping online now and made my meal plan for next week - back on the wagon :)

Hi hun - sorry to hear you weren't well (I know, it's like a week ago now, but I haven't been around!) Hope you have a lovely weekend :D xx

Tomorrow's food, in case I don't get chance to come on, is: Breakfast: HEXB oats, ff yogurt, kiwi and blueberries Lunch: Salad with synned avocado and ff dressing, HEXB 10 almonds & 1 Alpen Light, clementine, apple Tea: As mentioned above, there is no choice for veggies on the menu, so it...

Hey Kelly (and anyone else if they're still reading!) Thanks for asking if I'm ok, I appreciate it :) Had another bad few weeks with my M.E. and have just been trying to rest lots. I haven't really followed Slimming World properly for the last week or two, as my husband has been doing some of...

Oh wow!!!! That's fantastic - massive well done :p :D

Ooh I love the chocolate Quark idea! I made some last night to have with raspberries so I might give it a go :)

I have to say as well that I admire your honesty - you could have easily just not done a food diary entry because it was a "bad" day but you put it all on here, faced up to it and moved on. Well done! :D xx

Lol "bum's not working" - I know that one!! Sorry about the gain hun but I know you'll get past it. Also, you've been to the Arctic? Pretty cool :) LOUBYJANE - sorry to hear you get such bad pain, what's the reason behind it? Pain is the worst.... poor us!

Yeah it seems to be twitching less today lol. I bought this Deep Heat spray but when it's on I smell utterly vile so I decided not to use it while I'm at work, just in the evenings!! I bought a memory foam mattress topper last night as for 3 years I have moaned about how hard and uncomfortable...

Afternoon all! Had a relatively quiet weekend apart from tea at La Tasca with my mum on Saturday night. I went over my syns but didn't do too badly in the scheme of things. I had a beetroot salad, some manchego with tomatoes, some olives and half a portion of spanish omelette. We both had ice...

I know you've waited forever for your appointment and it must be really frustrating. I was given loads of reading material at my first appointment. If you want me to scan & email, or copy and post it to you, to get things moving, just let me know. x

Hi chuck - firstly, your bunnies are soooooooooo cute!! I'm very jealous! If only I had a garden. I just want to snuggle them, lol! Secondly, sorry you're feeling a bit worn down. I can totally identify with what you said about being tired after being sociable. I had a massive crash this...

I've used them a few times at the gym. Had an instruction session on one once. I think if you use it for long enough and accompany it with squatting, lunges etc it may help a little bit. It won't help with weight loss as such but you already seem to know that so shouldn't be too disappointed...

Oh I also forgot to say that due to being ill, I didn't make it to Thursday's weigh in. I weighed myself at home and that said a loss of 0.5lb, but you never actually know with different scales!

Today's food: Breakfast: 35g HEXB oats, Activia 0% yogurt, blueberries and banana. Lunch: Jacket potato with beans and HEXA cheese, clementine, apple, HEXB alpen light and 10 almonds. Tea: I am planning to have SW quorn sweet & sour with rice.

Aww thanks Kelly! I'm back in the land of the living today - hooray! Back at work today :) I'll try my best to remember yesterday's food but everything was a bit of a sleepy blur: Breakfast: Bran flakes and berries Lunch: Leftover quorn cottage pie (thank god, so I didn't have to prepare...

Sorry for the disappearing act guys. Been really unwell and off work for two days. Stayed on plan but had no energy to update my diary. Hopefully update you all tomorrow xxx

I'm making a quorn cottage pie tonight - yum! Shame you don't really like it as it's quite versatile.

Morning all! Is it only Tuesday? Having a busy day at work as it's billing deadline day. Going to my friend's for a chat and a cuppa tonight but that's it for the day. Today's food: Breakfast: 2 slices of HEXB wholemeal toast - one with marmite and one with sliced banana. Someone suggested...

Well done on the loss! Yeah it's hard to pick a numerical target when you don't know how you'll look or feel at that weight isn't it? Aww bless you hiding the evidence! I have the opposite problem, my husband's always offering me bad stuff or trying to share his cake etc and I feel mean...

Morning! Hope today is much better for you xx

Oh god yeah I have seen that! It was good, v special lol! Did well tonight; my sweet potato wedge salad was really tasty (slug & lettuce, I'd recommend it to anyone, particularly veggies!) and I just had diet coke, not my usual wine. Had a nice juicy mango and a small bowl of cereal with HEXA...

I have problems if I eat too many alpens too! I know you can have 2 lights a day but I'd tend to have 1 and then 10 almonds or something, as they give me stomach ache if I eat too many!

Today's food: Breakfast: Same as yesterday... HEXB oats, berries and banana (need to branch out but i'd run out of milk!) Lunch: Couscous (1 syn) salad with HEXA cheddar and a fat free "dressing" made of quark with Mojito Lime spice mix in it, crudite, a clementine, a plum, an alpen light and...

I didn't end up going to the cinema! Hubby fancied going out for drinks instead, but then no-one got back to him for ages and it ended up being too late so we stayed in and watched TV. I want to see "Her" so I'll have to hurry up while it's still out! Aww bless your sister for buying you a...

Aww yay! It's exciting starting to get all the information. What did you decide to treat yourself to? x

July - that is a total joke!! I do love that we have the NHS but sometimes it is very frustrating... Great news about your loss, and that you're enjoying it too :) I'm feeling a bit snacky today but if I'm totally honest I think it's cuz I'm a bit bored lol. I'm trying not to overdo it this...

Today's food: Breakfast: HEXB oats made into porridge with blueberries, raspberries and sliced banana. Lunch: Salad with my HEXA light cheddar, tomatoes, salad leaves, onion etc and balsamic vinegar. Used 1 syn on half a tsp of basil oil - yum. Sounds like a small amount but drizzled over...

The Valentine's meal was nice. Slight change to the starter as they'd run out of the baked mushroom so they offered me a mediterranean veg salad. It was lovely, with artichoke, peppers and sundried tomatoes. It turned out that it must be the same veg mix they used for the main course, as it...

Ooh is that Koko milk nice? I keep fancying switching from regular milk to a substitute but don't know what's nice and what's not (and also what works in hot drinks!) Aww I feel your pain! Only thing for it is warm comfy bed, hot water bottle, snuggly pjs and some crap tv to take your mind...

Lol I do enjoy your dentist stories. Bless you for being so proud :D keep staying on plan and brushing those teeth! You'll be super slim and sparkly toothed in no time ;) x

Happy valentine's day :) x

Hope you're feeling better and having a bit of an easier time. Was that green soup nice? Have a good weekend :) xx

Kelly - thank god co-codamol doesn't send me funny as that's one of the few things that actually helps! I can't take anything with aspirin or ibuprofen cuz it gives me stomach problems. The Nortriptyline (which blocks pain signals) does seem to help a bit so maybe worth exploring with your...

Today's food: Breakfast: HEXB oats, WW yogurt, blueberries, raspberries, banana. Lunch: Baked potato with lentil dahl, spinach and natural yogurt from a place near work - yum, alpen light, 10 almonds, a few pieces of fruit. Tea: We're out for a set valentine's meal tonight. Mine will be a...

Sorry for the little absence - I was off work sick yesterday and felt utterly terrible. Back in today and feeling better than I was but still pretty bad. Stupid M.E! Yesterday I had: Breakfast: Nothing cuz I couldn't get out of bed... Lunch: Quorn bacon and HEXA cheese slices sandwich...

Today's food (today is not gonna be a good one....): Breakfast: HEXB oats, ff yogurt, berries and banana. Lunch: Half a baked potato with beans... eaten cold because I got called away to do something at work and was gone for 30 mins! I didn't fancy the other half when I got back lol. A plum...

I bought a big bag of ready prepared kale (all chopped up and washed) cuz it was on offer at Tesco. Literally Frylight a baking tray, put the kale on in one layer, spray it with Frylight, sprinkle over salt and pepper (or garlic powder if you like garlic) and then put them in the oven at 180...

I think red is pretty similar in syns cus I like that too. A 125ml glass is 4.5 syns and sometimes I'd much rather have that for the extra few syns that a vodka and DC! The kale crisps are amazing - so easy and tasty! I'm just finishing off the bag of kale in tonight's tea, which is a stir...

Which flavour HiFis do you get? Do you get the Deluxe? I usually buy Alpen Lights but then when I have a HiFi Deluxe, it feels like more of a treat! The orange ones and the mint ones are yummy x

Ooh that tea sounds yum :) I like that quorn chorizo - used it on SW bread roll pizzas and it was tasty. x

Half today and the other half tomorrow maybe?? Or have a flexi day! x

Today's food: Breakfast: 35g HEXB blueberry wheats with HEXA skimmed milk, a banana and a FF yogurt. Lunch: Jacket potato with home made syn free quorn bolognese, some grapes, an apple, some crudite and my HEXB alpen light and 10 almonds. Tea: No idea again... so weird being this...

Hey! For tea I ended up having pasta with a nice home made sauce made of tinned tomatoes onions, garlic and some chopped up capers. Simple but tasty! Had my HEXA cheese on top, and some kale crisps for superfree (together with SF onion and tomato in the pasta sauce). I also had a nice glass...

Let's hope so! Still haven't decided what to have for tea. I usually have a plan for the whole week but the shopping isn't coming until Weds night and my plan has run out from last week lol. Got to go pick up a prescription so I might have a wonder round the shop and see if inspiration strikes!

Lol - jinx ;)

What's a froo-froo??!

Well done Patty and Princess! :) Linda, sorry to hear you sounding so down. SAD is a horrible disorder and you must be suffering. Do you have anyone you can chat to about it? x

Oh wow!!! Congratulations!! Are you pleased? I'm guessing it's come as rather a surprise, but you sound pretty chilled! xx

Really sorry to hear about your mum hun. I'm a massive mummy's girl so I know how scary and upsetting that must have been. Hope you're all managing ok xx

Today's food: Breakfast: HEXB oats with FF yogurt, blueberries, raspberries and a banana. Lunch: Tomato mugshot, salad with beetroot, 1 alpen light, 10 almonds, apple and crudite. Tea: Haven't decided yet... I'll let you know!

Lol yep I know what you mean :) I'll considering going it alone in a few months maybe... at the moment I think I need the incentive of having to "report in" to someone; it keeps me trying to be stricter. Though if I do reduce my hours I'd probably have to, to save money. I'll see how it goes...

I'm sorry about your mum :( hope she improves very soon! Well done on your loss too :D I know exactly how you feel today - I had 3.5 hours sleep... was exhausted so I went to bed at 9pm and was still awake at 3.30am because I was in too much pain to sleep. Grr!! I can see coffee in my near...

I don't know Kelly - I mean I know this week's gain was likely the pizza and TOTM but I've been doing SW for 2 months now and have a net loss overall of 1lb!! Yeah I do use my syns - not always all 15 but I use some every day. Unfortunately for me, exercise did used to make loads of...

Morning minis! Is it the weekend yet? Had WI this morning.... not a great result, but entirely expected. Put on 1.5lb. I had that bad pizza night Saturday and the choc/biscuits on Monday plus it's almost TOTM so couldn't expect anything else really! I always, always, seem to gain weight...

So for lunch I picked the butternut squash salad. It was nice but the squash didn't have much flavour. Think they should've roasted it in garlic or herbs or something. It had some sundried tomatoes too (yum!) so I've synned them. Change of plan on the tea front. I'm super tired and my ME isn't...

Well done on the loss!

Oh god, sorry to hear about the meeting outcome - that's harsh! Try and look at it as a chance to make some positive changes and maybe move on to somewhere you'll enjoy more? x

Yep I've had IBS for years alongside my ME (which was only diagnosed last year). Peppermint tea never helped my symptoms (although I grew a taste for it!). The only things that do help me are probiotic tablets on an empty stomach each morning (must be decent ones), Aloe Vera gel (works a treat...

Well hi Kelly! Lol. Gosh you had a rough time didn't you? That must have all been really hard but it sounds like you've come through the other side and have learnt a lot. How's your depression and anxiety these days? We had the chat last night and my hubby was super-supportive as always...

Oh poor you!! I can imagine. My mum's divorced and hasn't dated since but I can imagine how strange it would be. My mum's not really one for TMI luckily. At least if you ever need help eating less you can give her a call ;) only kidding xx

I know - I literally can't remember the last time I bought biscuits - I think it was last August when we had people staying in our flat when we got married, and before that, probably years! But they were sitting there, and I thought, oh maybe I'll just have one, it's better than having...

Yep I get my batteries from the pound shop for my scales :)

Morning all! Had a sore throat for the last week and a half - wish it would do one! Food for today: Breakfast: 2 slices of HEXB toast with marg (1.5 syns) and marmite, fresh pineapple and a WW yogurt. Honey and lemon for my throat (1 syn for honey). Lunch: Small jacket potato with WW beans and...

Oh god, what did your mum say? And can I borrow her when I'm hungry? Lol! x

Don't worry, I'm happy to answer them! I've only had my ME diagnosed for about 4 months so I asked people loads of questions; any information helps! I'm lucky to work with a girl who's had a similar experience who pushed me to get tests done and get a diagnosis etc. If it wasn't for her, I'd...

Today's food: Breakfast: HEXB all bran, a pear and a toffee WW yogurt Lunch: SW quiche (half HEXA cheese) with salad that includes onions, grated carrot and beetroot - yum! HEXB alpen light and 10 almonds, a clementine and a plum. Tea: Some sort of pasta with homemade tomato and veg sauce...

Well done BCP! :D

Oh god I used to drink that to help my IBS. It works so well but is so vile!! It's the texture too. Ugh!!! Good luck!! :) :) x

Hi hun! Thanks for reading :) sounds like we're in quite similar situations. You've had health probs haven't you? Do you have a diagnosis yet? Yeah I have to cut down on my plans a lot, and don't exercise or skate anymore. It sucks! But luckily I'm managing to still work full time at the...

Ughhhhh we went to my in laws tonight and had Pizza Hut (There's literally no way of doing that on plan and I didn't wanna be awkward). I worked it out, with 3 glasses of wine, at 75 syns. I feel horrible and have actual stomach ache!!! I'm never gonna lose this week now and it wasn't worth it :cry:

Not like that but I know they recalibrate them frequently cuz sometimes they're 1lb more than mine at home, sometimes 1.5, or 2 etc. really inconsistent! But mine at home never move x

Well I decided on a stone in total, so I've got 9.5lb left to go. My club 10 is 10st 6 but I'm totally happy to be mid to high 10s. I'm 5ft 7 so not bothered about going too low really. And don't want to buy all new clothes lol!! You've done fab so far xx

Ooh our target weight is the same :) good luck x

Here we go!!

What on earth is BNS please?! Lol. I have a double sided scanned in food diary but can't work out how to upload docs? x

Don't worry - if losing and keeping weight off was easy there would be no such thing as SW/WW etc! It's difficult and sometimes life and emotions get in the way. Onwards and upwards and have a fresh start. x

How did you do at WI??? :)

Oh no!! I bet that was a nightmare for the staff :( It's annoying when the scales recalibrate and change but there's nothing they can do bless them!

Patty, I will be doing but it's a pretty plain salad (no cheese or other syns) so i'll probably use a decent amount. Just been to the lunchtime SW meeting, as I never have time to stay to group in the morning. It was basically just the consultant going round each person to see how they'd done...

Morning world - 1.5lb off today :) :) great start to the day! Today's food: Breakfast: All bran (HEXB1) and a banana Lunch: Light Philly (half HEXA2) sandwich (HEXB2 bread) with salad, alpen light, 10 almonds, clementine, pear, plum. Tea: I'm eating out tonight as I'm going to a "residents...

Well done! :)

Good luck at weigh in!!

Aww so sorry about your grandad, it's horrible when a loved one dies. Try to stay strong and be kind to yourself xx

Today's food (I'm playing catch up!): Breakfast: ff yogurt with 1/2 sliced banana, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. Discovered when I got to work that this clearly wasn't filling enough, as I was really hungry! Had some grapes, my (half HEXB) 10 almonds and a clementine. Lunch...

Yesterday's food: Breakfast: HEXB All Bran with ff yogurt and sliced banana. Lunch: Baked potato with 1/2 tin beans, salad and homemade ff coleslaw. The usual crudite and HEXB alpen light/35g dried apricots, and fruit. Tea: I had 2 plain quorn fillets topped with 2 Dairylea light slices...

The meal out on Friday night was absolutely gorgeous! I had a beetroot (cooked 3 ways) and goats cheese salad, smoked gnocci and then a banoffee pudding. Yum! Saturday I was out for a meal for my friend who's going to Mexico for 3 months. It was tapas, so I chose the best things I could from...

Just to let you know I was recently diagnosed with ME. It did cause a weight gain for me (about 8lb) hence me starting SW. I think it's mainly down to reduced activity though from bring exhausted etc xx

Hi, just popping in to subscribe! You sound very determined, so best of luck and upload pics of those tattoos for each goal you reach! :)

TGI FRIDAY!!! :) :) My food so far today: Breakfast: HEXB porridge oats mixed with FF vanilla yogurt with blueberries, strawberries and raspberries. Lunch: SW quiche and salad, carrot sticks, 1 HiFi light and 35g dried apricots (making up HEXB2). We went to the pub at lunchtime with work...

Oh Cookie - lol! You're very regular at work aren't you ;)