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it is a personal challenge for me, I have been doing them for the whole time I have been using the site. But it is always nice to have company along the way. I find it really hard to do the big group challenges and generally end up weighing more at the end than the begining which is why I have a...

Woo hoo I just keep on losing. I am well chuffed as I have been away for a week seeing my brother who had been taken into hospital so my eating was a bit hit and miss but I must be starting to make better choices generally as I didn't really deny myself anything while I was away

Well I am well happy as I have had a loss of nearly 3lb this week. Seems to be going in the right direction for a change.

Yes you can have the tango effect a few days later.

Hi Kes You know me I am always happy to have company along the way of my journey. It is nice to see you back, have missed you.

Well it is 3 months till Christmas and the new year and I am going to try and lose a bit more before then. I managed to reach my target by the skin of my teeth last time, so hopefully now I am back in the swing of things a bit it may get a bit easier. My challenge is to aim to lose 10lb so...

Hi Hon you have done well not to give up and to keep going, and sometimes that is the hardest thing to do. You are more than welcome to keep posting with me rather than having a goal if the suport has helped.

Hey hon Well done, that is multiple week losses now so who cares how much there were. Don't forget a target is just that, something to aim for, not the be all and end all of things. If an archer only scores a middle ring rather than the centre they don't give up they just keep trying for the...

Well done !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We can do it. Just need to chill a bit and take it as it comes I think.

Woo hoo I have had a great week and managed a 2lb loss!!!!! I have reduced the amount of carbs I am eating, not completely but quite alot. I have had no bread at all this week and feel much less bloated so that has got to be a good sign.

well you have lost LOADS. Maybe you should change the focus from losing to trying to maintain for a while, by taking the pressure off it might make you more relaxed so if you are going to lose any more then it is more likely.

Hi Hon I have had a small gain as well this week, but mine was totally down to overeating and I can't give any other excuses for it. How close are you to a healthy weight range. It may be that the reason you are struggling to consistantly lose is that your body is getting close to it's...

Hi Hon Thats not bad. I know it is frustrating to go up and down but keep going and we will get there. I have had a horrid few days, I had a really bad shift at work and have ended up eating the cupboards for 2 days to make myself feel better and only now on days 3 remembered that it doesn't...

How's your week going? I have got a bit of a manic one at work so finding the food thing a bit more difficult.

Well done, that makes up for all those results that you haven't been as happy with over the last couple of months. We are both on a roll.

Woo Hoo on a roll another 2lb off this week. So since my head got back into the fact that I actual want to be losing weight rather than just playing games I seem to have managed it. Good luck for your wi Kathryn

It might be that what they meant was actually, start with 1 tablet a day then go to 2 and finally on to 3 tablets a day which is the full dose.

I am well happy, I managed to go away eat out all the time and actually have a sts on my return how cool is that!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can now look forward to going further down.

Hi Hon Well you didn't gain which is good. It is really hard at times to get back into things when we have slipped. Have you got a list of all the reasons why you want to lose weight? Take it one day at a time rather than thinking about the whole week.

what about something like meranges filled with loads of fresh fruit and either frozen yoghurt, low fat creme fresh or for your hubby if he wants it proper cream. another option filo baskets with fruit and sauce or poached pears with frozen yoghurt

Hey hon great to see you. You know that this week in the grand scheme of things is nothing, one bad week won't stop you getting to goal. We have to remember this is more than just the weekly amount on the scales and more something long term that we can relax with and enjoy. It is great that...

Woo Hoo finally a reasonable week and I have had a 2lb loss. I am happy about that, just need to try and keep it going now as I am away for a few days this week down to London so will be eating out a lot. Just hope that the amount of walking will offset some of the extra food.

How cool is that well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't forget to update your stats at the side, they are not showing the awesome work you have obviously put in at the moment.

it could be called xenical or orlistat

Kathryn - oh Kathryn Where are you? I know your parents are away but we are totally missing you. Hope you are managing with the food side of things ok, but if not still don't worry.

Hi hon Take your orlistat along with any meals you do have. There are no set times to take them, just make sure that you have the recommended amount of time between doses. If you are eating at 11pm have it at 11pm, if you are eating at three in the morning thats when you have them.

Well after celebrating my birthday in style I have had a bit of a gain, but atleast it is for something that only comes around once a year lol. I have got my head ready for tomorrow (already had plans for today that I can't get out of now) and am just about to write my menu for the week so I...

Well done on that loss. While your parents are away is an ideal opportunity to feed yourself healthy nutritious food which you really like without having to fit into anyone elses routines.

Kes: 40 hours- 2.5 hours done, 37.5 to go. Claire:40 hours - 8 done, 32 to go Violet : 40 hours -3 done - 37 to go. Mizkirsty : 40 hours - 13 done - 27 to go. Jacqui : 20 hours - 10 done - 10 to go Gemma : 20 hours - 7 done - 13 to go Zafi : 30 hours - 0 done - 30 to go Zoso : 50 hours - 15.25...

Well done for getting that loss. Sounds like you had good fun with the celebrations. I am sure you can get atleast another lb off by the 8th.

Good luck for weigh in hon XXXX

Kes: 40 hours- 2.5 hours done, 37.5 to go. Claire:40 hours - 5 done, 35 to go Violet : 40 hours -3 done - 37 to go. Mizkirsty : 40 hours - 8 done - 32 to go. Jacqui : 20 hours - 7 done - 13 to go Gemma : 20 hours - 7 done - 13 to go Zafi : 30 hours - 0 done - 30 to go Zoso : 50 hours - 15.25...

Kes: 40 hours- 2.5 hours done, 37.5 to go. Claire:40 hours - 2 done, 38 to go Violet : 40 hours -3 done - 37 to go. Mizkirsty : 40 hours - 4 done - 36 to go. Jacqui : 20 hours - 5 done - 15 to go Gemma : 20 hours - 7 done - 13 to go Zafi : 30 hours - 0 done - 30 to go Zoso : 50 hours - 15.25...

No point being annoyed with yourself whatever the result on Sunday. I am sure that you will have got most of that off

Hey Kathryn. That is soooo much better than you used to have, I would think that it is more frustrating though to have made those changes and not always seeing the best results on the scales. When you are on TOTM do you drink more, alot of the weight gain that people get around this time is down...

Exercise is my weak point as well at the moment. I know what I should be doing but getting the motivation at times is really difficult. I am trying to go for a couple of long walks each week with my Mum, it is not the most strenous but at least it is something. Do you feel you have to have the...

Hi Kes Yeah this one started off my own personal challenges (have been going from one challenge to another for a while now) each time I have just said that if anyone wants to join me along the way they can. I think this is about the 6th that Kathryn has joined me with now. I find smaller groups...

Hi Hon Well you have sts, but you have ideas as to why this might be, you know you can lose weight. Is there anything in your head at the moment that is stopping you? I am trying to delay my weigh in this week as we went away for 4 days for a wedding and to sprinkle dads ashes so I know I...

Good morning. Well I have managed to start this challenge period in a positive fashion and have had a loss :) 0.7kg or 1.5lb Good luck to everyone else this week

Hey considering that there were gains expected sts is a good result. YES we do need to shift the pounds, but we also need sometimes to be realistic and accept that not gaining is also a good result, yes it will take us longer to get to where we want to be but is that the end of the world, not...

Kes: 40 hours- 1 hour done, 39 to go. Claire:40 hours - 0 done, 40 to go Violet : 40 hours -0 done - 40 to go. Mizkirsty : 40 hours - 0 done - 40 to go. Jacqui : 20 hours - 1 done - 19 to go

The spring season was a very difficult period for me and one where rather than losing weight found me ending it heavier than I started. I am hoping that I am now over that however and am looking forward to making the most of the summer and trying to get some of this weight back off again. My...

Hi All Well my last weigh in for this month and this target period for me was a very small gain which considering it is TOTM I am still happy with as I can feel I am holding fluid anyway. I will be starting off a new thread ready for tomorrow, if anyone wants to continue this journey with me...

well done zo. See Kes don't be that downhearted yet, and even if it is a gain, it is the end of this period challenge so you can have a completely fresh start and look at what target you want to think about for the next bit (thats if you fancy joining me for my next goal period)

Well done for that loss, it is brill you got it all off again. Kes - don't second guess those scales yet you can never be completely sure what they are going to do to you.

I find that the reaction is a little delayed, so can be anything up to 2 days after eating the 'offending food' just when I am thinking things are safe it will effect me.

Well done Kes!!! great news! I have actually managed to lose 0.8kg this week (about 1.5lb) I am sooooo happy as it is weeks since I have done anything but comfort eat and have a gain. So I am focussing on one day at a time and trying not to worry about the odd slip. Here's to a great week!

Ola I hope you get a good week and get that weight back off again. You know you can do it, so don't fret just relax and keep on track.

Hi Zozo I am reallt proud of you for still weighing in even though you were expecting a gain. sometimes it is the things we do after we have eaten badly that are more important than what we have eaten, and for me weighing in and then getting back on the wagon afterwards is something that proves...

Hi Hon. half a lb is nothing. I know it is really frustrating to gain when you want to be losing, but that result could be down to water retention or having had a heavy dinner last night and isn't nesserserily fat gain if you know what I mean. Good luck for this week I hope you get on well

Hey hon. a lb off is great. it has been a difficult time weight wise for a lot of us. the thing to remember is that if you weren't at least trying to lose most of the time how much more would you have gained, and how far further from your target would you be now. there are only 2 more weigh ins...

Well done that is absolutely brilliant. so inspirational when others meet the targets they set for themselves!!!!!!

We can get our arse's back into gear together. at least you haven't gained!!!!

Forgot to add I have had huge gains so my new target for the rest of this month is to try and get back as close to the weight I was at the start of this challenge as possible.

Hi All I am now back but have got a little confused as to when I last updated and what needs to be added on. Can everyone this week put there current weght along with the -/+ so that I can make sure that I have got it all right please. Thanks Jacqui

Hi All - Sorry haven't been around to update everything, as some of you will know my Dad has been really poorly for a year. He finally passed away on Sunday morning. My head is now starting to find a 'normal' ish place away so will update all stats over the next couple of days. Good luck to...

Oh HON I fell for you! This journey is such a difficult one for some of us. I have gained this week as well after having a really emotional week. But we can do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we just have to keep going and keep trying and eventually we will get there I do believe it.

Hey a lb off is good, each one counts and adds up to that grand total when you get there. I gained this week but with 3 bbq's lots of issues with Dad it wasn't a surprise, just means I need to work harder to be more in control this week.

cool. another really good result for this point in the challenge. great you are doing so well

I have it. It is ok, I have all the biggest loser and Jilliam Micheals games and love them all.

Well done Sharon that is brill. Lets all hope we can have soem more good results next time as well

WOO HOO a full 1kg off for me this week! well chuffed as you can tell

Don't fret, TOTM can do weird things to us at times, if you know that there is no food reason for the gain then just relax and look forward to next weeks weigh in

Well done Sharon. You are doing really well this month 9lb in April so far is great!!!! ZOSO - I have added you on. Good luck in reaching your target.

Well done hon a loss is good. I have had a horrendous start, Dad got rushed into hospital last Thurs with a stroke so I have not even thought about watching what I eat since then. I have weighed this morning and have gained but rather than see a gain at the start I am going to take todays...

Yeah it is running to the end of june. I have random months for it.

OK Hon. That is still a good result remember especially as you get closer to goal you may not lose every week. I know that you will be aware of any areas that might have let you down (if any) this week so I know that you can get a nice loss next time.

are you eating enough?? are you drinking enough?? if you ate lot the week before you might not see the results for the first week.

Your trainer is right that you need to make sure you have at least the basal amount your body requires otherwise you will lose weight but it will be alot of other tissues rather than just losing fat which is what we all want. if you do a proper calorie check then you should probably be eating...

the amount you can out in your signature increases the more you post on the boards, so over time you will find you can add other things

Not all of us lose weight quickly. But one thing I have learnt over many years is that I may not lose weight quickly, but I sure as hell put it on quickly, and I know that if I am not trying to lose weight I WILL gain it, because that is historically what I do. We all have different journeys...

Hi Hon Don't forget that our skin takes a lot more time to react to losing weight than the rest of us. When I previously lost weight and got down to my target I felt very similarly to how you seem to be now. But over the next few months after getting to goal I moisturised with firming lotion...

Good luck I love seeing how people progress it is really motivated and helps me to not go completely off the rails on my bad days.

Hi. For this the targets you need to think about are for the end of the challenge. The reason for this is that I personally struggle to set short term targets as I find they put too much pressure on me. This is somewhere for those of us that have long journeys to take and realise that the...

Yeah anyone that is comitted and wanting a bit of company and support over a longer period is more than welcome to keep me company along the way

Hey that is not a dream I really do believe that you can do it.

So Winter is over and Spring is here with the lighter evenings. Hopefully the need for comfort food will reduce and the losses will rack up. This is my challenge for the Spring, it is over 3 months and I am going to aim to lose 5kg. Jacqui - (sw 102.8kg) - end weight 104.6kg Kathryn - (sw...

WOOHOO Kathryn Well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Are you joining me for the spring april/may/june??????

OLA Well no weigh in this week for me. So my challenge is over and I got no where near it. What I did do however was manage to not put any weight on above what I started. I know that might sound awful to be proud of that, but for the last year despite trying to lose weight I have been on such...

(((((((((((((hug))))))))))))))))) it is horrid when you get a gain after those good weeks, but if it is totm then alot of that could well be pesky pluid retention. I know that you can get it off again for next week.

I would take a pill at each meal no matter what as I have found if I don't then I am far more likely to snack on 'bad' items in between meals.

Wow hon that is brilliant, and definitely proves that you know what to do... and are able to do it. Lets have another good one. I also had a loss this week although not as impressive in figures I am chuffed with it as emotionally it continues to be a tough period at the moment.

Hi Hon Don't forget that a sts is still a victory as it is not a gain and that is important. You have already identified some changes that you can make for this week so I hope next weeks result is a good one

I was recomended to do this by the Dr when I was first given them so have had the account for ages

I love butternut squash. I did a gorgeous soup over the weekend. 1 large butternut squash 2 orange/red pepper 4 cloves garlic 1 med onion smoked paprika vegetable stock cube I roast the cubed squash, peppers, and garlic after sprinkling them liberally with paprika mixed herbs salt and...

Don't feel like that!! You had a loss and that is the main thing. Just think about how you could be doing if you weren't even trying. You are going to get there, I know you are. I managed a loss again this week so chuffed with that as wasn't really expecting that.

Hi The short answer is no. You don't have to look at any other 1 type of nutrient. However you are going to have to be more aware of the overall amounts that you are eating. The bottom line is, you eat less than you need you will lose weight. lean protein is very good for you, will keep you...

Back again I have just searched through the NICE site and there is nothing on there to say that orlistats license is being revoked. The last item regarding orlistat was from october and was comenting research that some gp's are not always taking people off it if not losing weight but letting...

I had my check up 2 weeks ago and they said nothing about it then, which would surprise me. If it has been taken off license it normally means that it can't be used at all. It might mean that your surgery has decided that the benefits for them are justified for the cost of it. I am now going...

thats not bad considering, alot of that will be water weight from TOTM anyway.

Woo Hoo I have weighed in early this week due to what shifts I have got and Have had another loss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! well happy.

That is brill news, glad that the dr was happy with you. I managed to lose 1.3kg this week so well chuffed with that. I also had the day from hell at work and mouthed off at my manager which wasn't as great but life goes on.

everyone has a slightly different effect from them. Are you sure that absolutely everything you are eating is within that 5%. I know that it can be really easy for things to slip by that you don't expect to be high.

WOO HOO :) Great news. I am so glad that you have lost that gain, and can now concentrate on getting rid of 'fresh fat'. Thankfully the antibiotics have started to kick in and I don't feel anywhere near as bad as I did, so hope to get back exercising properly in the next few days, haven't...

Discount Natural Liquid Vitamins and Minerals from The Liquid Vitamin Supplements Store if it doesn't come up straight away put in liquid vitamins. This has the adk combination which are the main ones we have to focus on as they are the fat soluable ones.

there are chewable and liquid multi vitamins that you can get so maybe it would be best to look out for those.

Hi Hon Hows it going, have you had a good week, seems ages since we caught up. My week has been up and down, had a nasty bug which I am now on antibiotics for. Not sure how the scales are going to go for me tomorrow but hoping it is definitely not a gain.

I reread the info that comes with the tablets yesterday, and yes period irregularities are one of the more common side effects.

Hey downsize. How did you manage that could you post the details for me as I would love to be able to afford to do it again.

OK girls. The reason that this happens is because taking the tablets changes your fluid balance in the body, if you drink more water generally but definitely in the few days before and the whole of the period this will help with the pains.

Well done I am glad one of us had a good result. I had the humiliation of having gained not only what I had lost last month but an extra kg on top just for good measures. But I have had a good kick back to reality and will be doing the best I can to get it off again. It is going to make my...

lol I have done that in the past, I know that I seem to weigh heavier on a Thurs than I do any other day of the week no matter what I have eaten, so will never have that as my wi day. I am sure that you will be fine though

OMG I can not believe how busy the last few days have been, I have ended up working on days off and extra hours along with all of the normal life things. Consequently my eating has gone completely to the wall and I have not even bothered to really watch any of it and my exercise has been non...

WOO HOO that is def a better result. I think for me winter will end and spring begin on the 1st April. Is that ok for you?

Yeah the weather has gone horrible, I am driving my parents down to london tomorrow and back on Sunday so am not really looking forward to that. The challenge can run until the end of Feb or the end of March depends when you count the begining of spring to be lol

Nope not at all. I know that there will probably be a reason but........ I am not giving up, because that is what I would do normally and I am not going there again, cos I know that it is that sort of behaviour that got me to the size I am now. So I am going to just try and move on even if that...

NOT HAPPY!!!!!! Had a gain WTF - I will try and have calmed down by tonight and think properly again

Hi The 30 day shred that Gillian does is intense but you can tone it down. You have an option of 2 different people to watch and you will be amazed at how quickly you see a difference. The first couple of times I did it I couldn't do the arms and legs at the same time, but now I am able to do...

If you struggle to have breakfast (me toooooo) try having a breakfast bar about an hour after you get up, it is enough to start your systems working and if you wait that little bit of time if you are like me then your body will accept it, I have found that by doing this I have gradually been...

Hey hon ((((((((((())))))))))) don't you hate those scales at times. Keep focussed on the positives that you have achieved this week. You have exercised and you are not letting the result on the scales put you off continuing to do more. It may well be that dreaded TOTM curse, I know that my...

popped on the scales today and another 0.3kg off it may me feel better. I have had yesterday and today off the exercise and am feeling the benefits of that so hopefully will see a difference when I restart tomorrow

Weigh in this week was a little disappointing, 0.3kg I know this is just under a lb, but I have worked my butt off exercise wise and done something every day this week, so had hoped it was going to be more. The only thing that might have had an impact is that TOTM is due so there might be a...

Well the thing is you know you are making excuses so that is positive, and you also know that because you didn't exercise you have eaten more than you needed to for the level of exercise so that is good to. The result on the scales may not be a nice one, but don't forget to focus on the lessons...

Hey. Hope you are having a good week. I have started the 30 day shred today so lets see what that changes on the scales.

OK back from my nurse check up. according to her scales I have lost a grand total of 1.1kg.................. great. Before you say it, I know this is ok as it takes Christmas and new year into account and is also later in the day than I normally weigh in. and I had eaten not long beforehand...

WOO HOO I have my official weigh in with the nurse at 4.30 so will see what my 4 weeks total is then. I am not too worried as although I don't think I have lost loads of weight I have been doing alot more exercise so I am happy about that. Just need to combine the 2 together now.

Brilliant. that is such a good result

WOO another loss this week, not the biggest in the world but I am happy with it and know that it is going in the right direction which is the main thing. I have now lost 2.1kg (nearly 5lb) this month which considering Christmas and stuff was in it I think is pretty amazing.

Hey 2lb is good. back in the right direction and a good start to the new year. I have struggled this week as we have had a couple of evenings out and family meals with people that had not managed to get together over the actual Christmas fortnight, so I am not expecting anything but tomorrow the...

Hi I also restarted just before Christmas and the nurse at the weight management clinic was really surprised that I wanted to in the Christmas season. We discussed it and agreed that my goal for the first month would be to try and not gain over Christmas and then really try to lose after this...

I am glad you are not beating yourself up about it. There is no point as it won't help anything anyway. You have a plan, and I know that if you stick to it then you will shift it again really quickly as it hasn't had time to stick. This year is ours, lets grab the chance

Well hopefully it won't be too bad.

WOO HOO I managed to lose weight over Christmas how cool is that. Another 0.5kg off. I have also bought some exercise stuff with money I had for Christmas so when they arrive I will be complimenting my eating with some extra exercise.

WOOOO HOOOOOO I have lost 1kg this week. well happy as not been perfect.

Hey that is ok. Never say you can't count half pounds. If you lost half a pound a week consistantly for a year you would lose 26lb and I know that for me I would have loved to have lost that in the last year. I have seemed to be ok so far this week, I am not sure whether to weigh in at home...

hey it is better than nothing. I was mortified. I am very nearly the heaviest I have ever been again. We had a good chat though and I am going to try and not gain over Christmas and then really start losing in the new year. And she is happy for me to go back onto Xenical properly again so I...

Well I am off for my appointment in a mo. Seems sily but I am anxious about it. I think it is cos I know that I have gained quite a bit since the last time I weighed in with the Dr, but I know I am doing the right thing so will post afterwards

Hey well done that is a brill result. It shows that even with a week that is not brill you can still do enough. I will let you know on Wed how I get on with the nurse

Well I think I have ended up being on self destruct this week food wise. Being off work so having no routine, and lots of things going on due to my dd birthday have not helped the situation. But I have thought long about it and I feel the main reason I have been so off track recently is because...

I know it has been horrible this week. I know loads of people that have been snowed in and not able to go out at all I am not doing badly so far I think. I am just really struggling to actually complete any day fully on track. But we will see. Ladies week is here at the mo so my appitite is on...

Well winter is definitely upon us and I know that this is always the time of year I find it most difficult to lose weight. But whatever I manage will be ok with me. My goal is to be less than I start and a general aim of 8lb, by the end of February/March lol. I will weigh myself tomorrow for...

Well done. that is a good result and you should be proud of it.

Hey well done!!!!!!!!!! you have lost more weight that is the main thing. You and I may not be the best losers in the world but does it matter if we can make sure that we do get there eventually. I am not going to make my target either, but I think it is the first challenge I have set myself in...

Sorry to hear you had a gain. At least you know the reasons why though and are not letting this week be negative. You know you can do this, and I am sure you can manage the eating out. I am away training with work for 3 days this week so have alot of eating out which is going to make things...

Decided to weigh in today rather than wait till fri. Happy result, managed to get a lb loss so I am really happy with that.

Hey hon STS is not bad, you know what you could have done differently which is the main thing, so pledge to have a good week. I am not weighing in this week till friday, had the funeral yesterday for a friend so needed to give myself a few days of not really having to worry while I let my...

Hey hon I am glad that you are not too unhappy about your result being away and stuff can really mess around with our food and what we manage to eat. Lets hope that we both have a better one this time and get another loss next week

Well after a horrendous week food wise last week I managed to get back on track on Saturday, and given that I was showing a 5lb gain at that point I am happy to say that it wasn't as bad as that and my official weigh in only showed a 2lb gain. So moving on to another week in a positive mood...

:cry: I had got my head back into losing weight after being off track for quite a while do to emotional issues and things were going well. Then on Monday my best friend in the whole world called (she is like a sister to me and was my bridesmaid etc) her husband of 10 months had passed away...

Hi Kathryn It is difficult when we expect more but a lb is great, another one off which is the main thing. I also managed to get rid of a lb this week so we are both losing. woo hoo

Sounds like you are doing really well.

How's your week going Kathryn? are you managing to get that exercise in. I am doing ok this week. I have had a sneaky peak and it seems to be going in the right direction at the moment but I am not taking that as gospel yet.

Well done for the sts Kathryn. I hope that it doesn't come back to bite you.

Arghhhhhh I knew last weeks result was too good to be true. It has come back to haunt me and I have gained this week. I am back on track though so hopefully that will come off again for next time.

Hi Kes I think you are being better to just see what comes, putting unrealistic goals on ourselves is a big way that we set ourselves up to fail. You do look amazing as well. I was pleasantly surprised this week to have managed to sts, I know it isn't a loss but with the weekend away and...

Great loss Kathryn. I have been away for the whole weekend and not eaten well at all so don't think this will be a good week at wi for me. Hope this week is a good one for you

Hey that is not bad it still averages 1.5lb a week over the 2 weeks which is cool. I have great news as well since my restart I have lost 4lb which is really cool. I have a very busy week coming up including a weekend away which I am a bit anxious about, only because it is so soon after...

cool good luck hon

WOO HOO for the first time in ages I have had a loss 2lb off !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Hon I am so glad that you are joining me again. Your support is amazing. 7lb is a good realistic target. I know you can mange that!!!!!

November 30th You look amazing in that dress btw

You have done really well. Yes we would all love the weight to come off really quickly but you are right and it is more important just that it is coming off. You have also been a wonderful support thanks

I am hoping that the next couple of months are kind to me and I am able to get my head back in gear and start losing rather than gaining weight again. I am doing a 2 month goal period this time, this is a personal journey but I am happy to have company along the way if people want to join me...

Well this particular challenge of mine is over in many ways not just on here. I have had a very difficult time over the 3 months of the challenge emotionally and physically and although that should never be an excuse because these things are always going to be there in one way or another it is a...

Hi Hon Don't let it get to you, so some of us don't have straight roads when we lose weight, and we take a more scenic route. It is getting to the destination that is the really important thing in all of this. So take care and know that just because the result this week wasn't the best that...

Hi I found that these 2 for me worked really well together as being on the tablets helped me make better choices with the points I was having. I think it is a personal thing so try it together for a few weeks and see what happens.

Great result Kes that is brill for this weeks wi. I bet it feels great to be losing and finding your mojo again

Great result well done. You have definitely got your head in a good place with this at the moment. Hope you get even closer to that goal before the end of the month.

Hi Kes, good to see you . 5lb is good, sometimes it is not always about reaching the target but still being here and aware and trying. Most of us have done numerous diets in our lives and the problem is that we give up when it gets difficult or when we stop loosing, so take heart you are here...

Well done, every lb counts you know that, so be proud of it. I have had a good week emotionally most of it anyway, food not totalyl great but working back to the right direction so that is good.

Sounds like a good week. Hopefully the turkish delight and nuts won't do too much damage. I am not doing too badly still struggling at times with life and things but trying to not beat myself up at the moment. I have generally stayed on track in most things this week so I think I might get...

How are you getting on this week.

Hey another lb off is brill. you have lots of weeks left before the end of the month so I am totally sure that you will be nearer if not your goal by the time it gets here.

Hi Well I saw the Dr today. Due to how much other stuff has been going on in my life that I have been struggling to cope with we have agreed that I am going to come off the xenical for a couple of months as I am not using them properly and my head isn't really there to focus on the diet. I am...

Well done for getting that lb back off. Just remember that no matter how much more you get off you have done really well over the whole lot as all losses at the end are good ones

Hey it sounds like you had a great time. and you have till the end of september anyway on this one so just get back into the swing of it quickly and you will get that off and more.

woo hoo I have had another loss, that is 2 weeks in a row which I am really chuffed at cos life continues to throw everything at me to try and knock me off track. So 2lb for me again

Glad you are not too gutted, I can understand the personal frustration though. Do you know why it has not been a good week for you. I am hoping for another loss tomorrow (also a serial weigher) but never know till the days comes

You should be happy with it as well. Losing weight is not always easy, but you are doing well. I have rejoined you in losing ways again this week and have lost 2lbs, I was hoping for more but it was not 100% so I am happy with that.

Hey Hon Well done. a lb is good and still going in the right direstion which is the main thing. I know you may feel disappointed that you didn't hit your target for the 16th August but It is not the worst thing and you are doing really well

Well I am not doing badly this week. I am hoping for a loss on monday which will be good to get again.

Hey any losses are good ones yes!!!!! I would love to be able to get back to the gym, I find it so difficult to motivate myself to workout on my own but used to love going to the gym and working out there. BAH money. Good luck for this week

Why is it that a few days off track lead to such a huge gain on the scales. I have managed to go up to 14st 13 this week or 209lb which is a 4lb gain, I am totally disgusted with myself, but to be honest it has given me the proper kick up the butt I needed to get myself back on track again. I...

Hey hon. that is not a bad result and you had a great one last week so it definitely isn't the end of the world. I have been totally off track the last few days, my birthday has not ended up being just 'one' day after all. I know it is my own choices what to eat, but I have not made good ones...

Don't pre empt it. you can bring it back. It is my Birthday tomorrow and I am trying really hard to not just let it all go but it is very difficult when everyone buys things you know aren't going to help. Oh well it is only one day of the year

OMG hon that is a brill loss, you have done really well it is great seeing you lose it

Hi Blue Butterfly. Hope you have a good week, just think how the result will look after 2 weeks between wi's should see some good numbers there. Hi Ellie No problem I will add you on

Well I have not had a bad week in the grand scheme of things. I have only registered a sts from last week, but considering half way through the week it looked like I was on for a big gain I am happy that I have finally managed to turn it around and move on with my eating again. I have also had a...

Blue butterfly - Well done for another great loss. Kathyrn - I am hoping it is not something in the water as I have gained again as well this week and am now back to 14st 9lb. I know we can get it off again, you can have a brill week. I will do my best and next week we will be celebrating...

You have done sooooooooooooo well it is brilliant to see that the tablets helped but that the weight loss can be sustained and even continued afterwards

Well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great result bet you are well chuffed.

Well done 2lb is great and you are just a smidge away form having that new number at the start. good luck and I hope we see it next time

Yeah that must be frustrating. Are you just keeping on doing the same things or are you mixing it up a bit to see if you can kick start the losses off again.

Hi Kathryn. How are you feeling at the moment.

welcome. I think it is great that the support is here on the group. For me I know that this is a long journey and breaking it up to manageable bites definitely helps. I hope everyone manages to get their personal goal by the end of the challenge

Thanks Jen.

Well haven't been around much over the last few days. The news wasn't good at the hospital and Dad now starts chemo on Tues so the emotions are definitely all up in the air at the moment. I have also had to do some really long shifts at work so am a bit mentally stretched now. The good news is...

Cool glad to have some company on the challenge

Well June was bad for me. I had some devastating news and to be honest went off the rails a lot. It meant that what I lost at the begining of the month I had regained by the end of it. Life is throwing things in the way from all directions at the moment, but I am determined that even if I do...

Hi All Rather than doing the weight goals month to month I wondered whether people would appreciate a longer challenge. So this is where to write your goal weight you are aiming for by the end of September (3 months) I will do another one after this which will take us to Christmas. Hope...

Not sure what to aim for as I have a really difficult month coming up. I think I will keep it realistic of aiming for 1lb a week so my target for July is 4lb

Well done to everyone. Whether goals were reached we have had a good try at getting rid of some of the weight and that is the important part of it.

Thanks for the thoughts.. I have not weighed in this week after all, I ended up having to do an extra shift at work and I try not to wi other than first thing (I use dto have a bit of an addiction to the scales) So I have decided that I will just wait till the 1st July as that will give me the...

Welcome back. I hope it works well for you again.

Brilliant Kathryn I am so pleased I have been hoping that you would have a good result. I am weighing tomorrow as I was at work this morning but I am keeping my fingers crossed I can reduce some of last weeks gain. Have a good week

Hi Hon. At least it is a sts and not a gain. I totally understand the being naughty a little everyday rather than a huge blow out having more of an effect. You know what to do though which is half the battle and having that fitting in a week I am sure you can find the motivation to keep on track...

Good luck, with everything it is finding what works for you. I hope you do really well with the ww

No it definitely doesn't seem to be the most positive week for people. I am really struggling to get back on track as well, getting a bit frustrated, I am waking in the morning with everything planned and stuff but am letting food get in the way and control me rather than me controlling the food.

bellaboo - this challenge only runs till the end of the month and then another one will start. I will add you on.

Hi Kathryn, at least it looks like you enjoyed the food fri and sat. lol. Unfortunately I have had a dismal week and have ended up gaining 3lb which I am disgusted with myself about. I know the week has been emotional but if I can't get through them without using food then I am never going to...

Hi Sometimes our bodies just don't react the way we want them to, I often find that if I have a week like this where I don't lose even though I have done everything right that the week after I see a better result. Also if you have increased/done lots of exercise then your muscles could be...

At least it is only a sts and not a gain. any idea what changed during the second half of the week from how good the first half was

Well I have had a very bad week and have not been on track much at all. We got the results of my Dads tests on tues and have had to start to deal with the news that he only has a few months to live as he has got cancer and it has spread already. So food wise I immediately did what I shouldn't...

Unfortunately can't up the number of days I have been on track today but am doing my best to get back there.

Kae - 8 days - lbs Jacqui - 13 days - 3 lbs KittyBling - 6 days - 0lbs flabbybumbum - 12 days - 5lbs Ciara - 5 days - 1lbs Tina - 13 days - 0lbs (two naughty days) claire- 1 days- 0lbs Krystle-13 days- 3.5lbs (2day not) Leese - 2 days- 0lbs Alex - 11 days - 6.75lbs Jayne-1 days -2.5lbs Nee - 9...

WOO HOO great result, having that dress fitting coming up is such a good motivator. I found out yesterday my niece is getting married next year so I have that to focus on now as I really want to make sure I have lost most of my weight by then.

well done both of you. Kes I know you will be frustrated with 0.5lb this week but we all have soem better weeks than others, You have still had a loss which is the main thing. I hope you both have positive weeks

that does sound like a rough week. I have a difficult one coming up as well so hopfully we can support each other and still get a reasonable result next time

Well done Kathryn I know you will be chuffed with that one.

Another couple of lb off for me. I am nearly half way to my target which is cool

Breakfast - go ahead 2pt Lunch - light philly sandwich with lrg salad 5pt Dinner - lasagne - 10pt Snack - ww lolly 2pt

Kae - 8 days - lbs Jacqui - 9 days - 3 lbs KittyBling - 6 days - 0lbs flabbybumbum - 8 days - 2lbs Ciara - 5 days - 1lbs Tina - 9 days - 0lbs claire- 1 days- 0lbs Krystle-10 days- 3lbs (1day not) Leese - 2 days- 0lbs Alex - 9 days - 2.25lbs Jayne-1 days -2.5lbs Nee - 7 days - 0lbs Kiira - 1 days...

Breakfast - marmite sandwich 4pt Lunch - prawn sandwich with salad 7pt Dinner - sausage casserole with veg and rice 10pt snack - haribo

Kae - 6 days - 0lbs Jacqui - 6 days - 1 lbs KittyBling - 6 days - 0lbs flabbybumbum - 5 days - 2lbs Ciara - 5 days - 1lbs Tina - 5 days - 0lbs claire- 1 days- 0lbs Krystle-8 days- 3lbs Leese - 2 days- 0lbs Alex - 5 days - 0lbs Jayne-1 days -0lb Nee - 5 days - 0lbs Kiira - 1 days -0lbs Stirky - 5...

Cool that is a brill result

Thanks Alex. I am hoping for a bigger loss next week, I would be gutted today at a lb but having been on this journey a while I know that I often show the result a week after so fingers crossed how well I have done this week wil show up next time.

Well done you are right that is a brill start to your target for the month. lets hope the next week is just as good

Well done that is a brill result. It shows that you can still enjoy yourself a bit and get good losses. When we have a long journey to make sometimes the odd day when we are not 100% actually helps us to keep going for the long term. I hope you have a great month and go for the dress!!!!

Kae - 5 days - 0lbs Jacqui - 5 days - 1 lbs KittyBling - 4 days - 0lbs flabbybumbum - 5 days - 0lbs Ciara - 4 days - 0lbs Tina - 4 days - 0lbs Sheba - 3 days-0lbs claire- 1 days- 0lbs Krystle- 3 days- 0lbs Leese - 2 days- 0lbs Alex - 5 days - 0lbs Jayne-1 days -0lb Nee - 5 days - 0lbs Kiira - 1...

WOO HOO I know it isn't a big one but I lost a lb this week so it is in the right direction again.

Sunday 6/6 Breakfast - mini weetabix 3pt Lunch - tuna salad rolls 6pt Dinner - chicken parcel with loads of veggies - 10pt Snack - biscuit 3pt total 22/23pt

Hi Kathryn I only work in full lbs myself so can understand saying it is a lb. Don't be disheartened with it though, all of them add up and help us get to where we want to be.

Breakfast - mini weetabix with skimmed milk 3pt Lunch - 2 dairylea and beetroot rolls with salad - 7pt Dinner - jacket potato with sm tin beans and lf sausages 12pt Snack - grapes Total 23/23pt

Breakfast - muesli and skimmed milk 3pt Lunch - 2 small rolls filled with lots of salad, scaping of mayo 6pt Snack - skinny cow lolly 2pt Dinner - liver and bacon casserole (will suffer for this one) oven baked chips and peas 12pt

Kae - 3 days - 0lbs Jacqui - 4 days - 0lbs KittyBling - 3 days - 0lbs flabbybumbum - 2 days - 0lbs Ciara - 3 days - 0lbs Tina - 2 days - 0lbs Sheba - 3 days-0lbs claire- 1 days- 0lbs Krystle- 3 days- 0lbs Leese - 2 days- 0lbs Alex - 3 days - 0lbs Jayne-1 days -0lb Nee - 3 days - 0lbs Kiira - 1...

Breakfast - go ahead bar 2pt Lunch - ham salad and coleslaw sandwich 5pt Dinner - bbq, lf burger, sausage and chicken with loads of salad 14pt total 21/23

Hi ya Quick one. It is 15g per meal and 45g per day. I love chicken filled with the very light soft cheese, and serve it with something like new potatoes and salad. or a veggie lasagne (make your own tomato sauce) with a little low fat grated cheese on the top. or chicken and mushroom...

Kae - 2 days - 0lbs Jacqui - 3 days - 0lbs KittyBling - 2 days - 0lbs flabbybumbum - 1 days - 0lbs Ciara - 2 days - 0lbs Tina - 0 days - 0lbs Sheba - 0 days - 0lbs claire- 1 days- 0lbs Krystle- 2 days- 0lbs Leese - 2 days- 0lbs Alex - 2 days - 0lbs Jayne-1 days -0lb Nee - 2 days - 0lbs Kiira - 1...

Added you on hungary. Good luck I hope the dress fitting goes well

Breakfast - marmite sandwich 3pt Lunch - tin spagetti bolognaise 6pt Dinner - veggie lasagne and bread 12pt total 21/23pt

Kae - 2 days - 0lbs Jacqui - 2 days - 0lbs KittyBling - 2 days - 0lbs flabbybumbum - 1 days - 0lbs Ciara - 2 days - 0lbs Tina - 0 days - 0lbs Sheba - 0 days - 0lbs claire- 1 days- 0lbs Krystle- 2 days- 0lbs Leese - 1 days- 0lbs Alex - 2 days - 0lbs Jayne-1 days -0lb Nee - 1 days - 0lbs...

Welcome. If it is support you are looking for to help with the journey then this is sooo the right place. I have been really impressed with how generous everyone is in their support. I am 202 at the mo and aiming for a very similar weight so it will be good to follow your journey. there are...

It is brill to see so many people managing their diets really well. I know it is only the first day but I know that we can do brill this month

course you can join in. Good luck with those 12lb

Kae - 1 days - 0lbs Jacqui - 1 days - 0lbs KittyBling - 1 days - 0lbs flabbybumbum - 0 days - 0lbs Ciara - 0 days - 0lbs Tina - 0 days - 0lbs Sheba - 0 days - 0lbs claire- 0 days- 0lbs Krystle- 0 days- 0lbs Leese - 0 days- 0lbs Alex - 0 days - 0lbs Jayne-1 days -0lb Nee - 1 days - 0lbs...

Happy Birthday. Glad you are getting straight back on track, but remember that it is ok to have days where you let yourself go a little as it makes the longer journey bearable

added. Good luck

points 23 breakfast - go ahead bar 2pt lunch - salad fajitas 8pt dinner - jacket potato with beans and salad 8pt snack - ww jaffa cake 2pt, grapes 1pt total for the day 21/23 points

hey. good luck getting that target, you have done soo well and are very inspirational to the rest of us so it is always good to see you get what you are aiming for

Hey I know what you mean about not wanting to set yourself up if you don't meet a target. I would love to have a 30 day row of being 100% and that is what I am aiming for, but I am also being realistic that it might not happen, if it doesn't then that gives me something to beat next month. I'll...

HAPPY JUNE 1st GOOD LUCK EVERYONE. I KNOW WE CAN DO THIS. Kae - 0 days - 0lbs Jacqui - 0 days - 0lbs KittyBling - 0 days - 0lbs flabbybumbum - 0 days - 0lbs Ciara - 0 days - 0lbs Tina - 0 days - 0lbs Sheba - 0 days - 0lbs claire- 0 days- 0lbs Krystle- 0 days- 0lbs Leese - 0 days- 0lbs...

As we are doing the 30 day challenge I have decided to do a new journal/food diary to help me stay on track for this month. I am feeling really positive which is great. I have had a little blue pill last night and another this morning. I know that my eating in the few days before has not been...

It is so good to see lots of people joining in again. Don't worry about copying the list each time. I update the first post with each new person and each time a result comes in so that it is really easy to see how everyone is getting on. I have good vibes about this month and think that we...

Cool glad to have people joining me again. Will add you on

I know we have got the 30 challenge going to see if we can stay 100% on track for the month, but for me personally I still need to have an actual weight loss to aim for. So I am starting the June thread ready. My target this month is 7lb as that will take me to the next stone mark which would...

Hey Kes. Well done. It might not be what you wanted but you have still lost. I didn't manage my target either but like yourself I am still lighter than I was at the begining of the month. Sometimes things happen and life gets in the way, the important thing to remember is that you are still...

I have decided that this 30 day June challenge is going to be good for me. I have been going up and down so much over the last couple of months as I have been letting my emotional eating get the better of me. I have got to get control of that as otherwise even when I do get to goal I won't stay...

HEY well done that is brilliant.

That is a really good attitude to have. At the end of the day you are right as long as we are less at the end than the begining that is what matters. Well done for the losses you have had this month

WOO HOO managed to get a loss this week so although I didn't meet my target for May I have at least ended lower than I started it.