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Been struggling to get back on it so I've decided to go on to slimming world. It will be slower but I've been missing food so much so hopefully this will help me achieve losses albeit slower and smaller losses. It was always going to be a long journey. So long as we get there in the end :-) I'm...

Well I have stuffed my face since Saturday so that didn't go to plan. Back on track this morning. Feeling much better for going to the gym yesterday. Going back Friday. Hoping that will give me the incentive to stay TS :-) xx

Ah deffo crazy lady. We've both done this before so we know we can do it. Amazing achievement getting into the 11's, well done. Let's both get there and beyond :-) Day 6 of 42 today and 1/4lb down. Really need to be drinking more! Out to lunch today. Steak and veg planned. Hope the chips don't...

Day 5 of 42 and another 1/2lb gone. Slowed down but still going in the right direction. Was think inking of food a lot yesterday :-( hoping ketosis kicks in today to stop the hunger pangs!!!! Have a good day everyone :-) xx

1.25lb off this morning ..... Yaaaaay x

Awe thanks Sheridan. I can't wait to get back down to my lowest which I think was 12st 5lb and then move that number much lower. Day 3 of 42 and another 1.5lb gone. Feeling much better already and I'm only 5lb down!!! :-) xx

Day 2 of 42 and 3.5lbs down ...... Huuuurah! Long way to go but on the right track xx

Oooooh it's been a while since I was on here. You can tell on the scales! Day 1 of 42 going ok so far. Too much black coffee and no water so far. Naughty naughty. Need to up that! Have ballooned back up to 13st 11lb but to be honest I'm surprised it's not more. Been eating everything in sight...

Wowsers Katie how fab are you??!! Running is coming along so well, and so fast. I'm so pleased for you. I am definitely sticking at it when I get back. Enjoy the cinema skinny Minnie :-) xx

Oooooh that's amazing. :-) x

Yeah I must admit it's worrying me a bit too. Can't believe I feel so bloated at the moment and that's before I go! I'm really going to up the ante on the exercise front when I get back. I'm sure I will be fine sticking to TS but if not I am prepared to do strict TS+ or even WS on really...

I don't like wine either but I'm sure they must have an alternative lol. May take me more than 6 hours though haha :-) xx

Hi Lynne Hope you are well. 6 days to go til holibobs now. I really can't wait. I'm going to enjoy all the benefits of all inclusive and worry about it when I get back. I'm hoping to be very focussed when I get back and have decided to name the run up to Christmas my Sparkle Campaign lol x

Good day today. Porridge, choc and orange bar and then a double choc bar. Tried to drink more water too. 9 days til bikini time ...... Panic!!! Hope everyone's having a good day :-) xx

Haha darn auto correct. I swear I was flagging not gagging hahahahaha xx

Thanks Susie. Yaaaay bride. I was gagging too and not really getting anywhere. Then I saw a post on Facebook about somebody losing something like 5 stone in 6 months and thought c'mon get your act together. I'm hoping to be TS for another 9 days then I go on my holibobs for almost 2 weeks. I...

Thanks bride. How are you getting on? Xx

I'm still looking. Excited to find it though and have that motivation lol xx

Two days 100%. Feeling good. Last 2 weeks big push before the holiday. :-) :-) :-) xx

Wowsers Katie I'm so happy for you. You are totes amazing and thoroughly deserve to see that 11. You work so hard and keep us all going. Amazing woman. YOU should be the face of Exante for sure!!! I'm sat here with a smile on my face for you. It's made my day and I'm totally green with envy :-) xx

If only I had a 14 dress lol x

Awe thanks guys. I just love my little exante family :-) xx

Teehee ..... I need it ;-) xx

Hi Katie and Heatwave. Feeling pants,sore throat and I think beginning of chest infection so not been exercising. Haven't stuck to plan. Had a bar for breakfast then salmon and veggies for tea. And a bit of cheese. Not great but could be a lot worse. Definitely think I'm in holiday mode 2 weeks...

Gorgeous dresses ladies. I'm still looking, and hoping if I find one it will kick my butt into gear!!! Xx

Wowsers Katie you are doing so well! Yaaaay Heatwave well done :-)

Me too. I just know it. What an incentive though. If I do find 'the' outfit I will buy it a lot smaller, hang it up and look at it every night whilst remembering how fat, uncomfortable and bloomin miserable I felt about me last year!!!! What an incentive :-) xx

Yaaaaay I need to start looking for my ideal sparkly outfit. How many of us are tempted to buy it now though in a couple of sizes smaller :-) xx

Love love love it Katie. Oooooh I wonder what outfit to go for. I too was at my heaviest last Christmas so boy oh boy is this year going to be different and have a lot more sparkle :-) xx

Ooooh I think they may have a gym! Won't go every day but hopefully do something every other day :-) Legs feel very very heavy today with all this exercise and tummy feels a bit bloated. Keeping on going though :-) xx

Ah I wish I was going somewhere with a gym and somebody to encourage me. I think my sister may have the opposite effect but I will take my trainers and try. :-) xx

Haha Katie. You will be in those 11's very soon. Your like superwoman on speed lol. I think I must be about 1/2 stone behind you but have the added problem of 2 weeks holiday! By which time I fully expect to be 1 1/2 stone behind you. Ah well. Let's start thinking about our skinny Christmas...

Yaaaay Katie what a result. I think I must be a couple if bags of spuds behind you lol x

We sure can bob. Susie I am beyond excited. Haven't been on holiday for about 6 years primarily because of the dogs but I'm definitely planning more! Katie it totally has the same effect on me. Feel like I am definitely on the right track now. At least until my holiday. I'm going to thoroughly...

Hi Susie. I'm off on hols 22nd sept. Yaaaaaaaay xx

Had such a struggle to get back on this but I'm getting there. Need to make time for more exercise for sure. Not done a great deal over the bank holiday. On late shift tomorrow and I'm quite limited as I have an appointment in the morning. Hope it's dry do I can at least walk to that and back...

Hi all. This morning I was 4.25lb down. I really couldn't believe it. I just love this diet. The only motivation I need at the minute is to stand in front of the mirror in a bikini!!!! Scarey! But it makes me stick to it. I love it when I restart and see the scales drop so fast. Hopefully I will...

Well I'm preparing myself for getting back on it tomorrow ..... Scarey but 5 weeks til Egypt. Maybe I should count the days ..... Wahoo!!! Xx

Awe thanks peeps. It's a struggle when you have planned time off but we all know we can get to our goals now. Some of us may take the scenic route sometimes but we will all get there :-) xx

1/2lb down this morning :-) It took 45 minutes but did my walk/jog this morning. Really pleased that I managed it and got up at 6.30 so not many people would see me. Knackered now though LOL xx

Yaaaaaay go heatwave!!!!!:-)x

Yaaaaaaaay well done CP :-) x

Awe thanks Cate. It's going to be hard not to hit the sweets with so much driving as I will be doing 900 miles in the car on my own over 3 days. Part of me wants to try and stay healthy but I know my friends have lots of drink and eating planned and I will have no willpower as I will be in...

STS this morning. Onwards and downwards. Was hoping to crack the 11's before next Friday but don't think I will now :-(. Worried that I'm going to put lots on when I'm away as we have so much planned and I will be driving about 900 miles. Always scoff when I'm driving long journeys! At least I...

1.25lb off this morning. Wahoo! 3.25lbs to go for 5 stone. C'mon you lump of blubber ..... Be gone! Lol Hope everyone's having a good day :-) xx

STS today. Legs are still aching. I pledge to stick to TS. 4.5 lb to lose for my 5 stone. It's taking a while to lose this stone but the main thing is that I get there. Think I'm drinking too much black coffee and not enough water. Does anyone else drink a lot of coffee? Xx

Stick with it heatwave you will get there :-) xx

Thanks ladies. I just want to wear those 12's every single day now. Am kidding myself though as wouldn't get into a normal 12. Maybe I should get them in a 10 to spur me on lol xx

Wowsers. Look at awesome you! It's so good to put a face to the name too. Your are amazing. And such an inspiration to us all. Awesome lady :-) xx

Size 16 jeans are now going into storage/charity bag. 14's are now comfortable. Don't want to get too excited but fit into a next 12!!! I know they are big as they are a relaxed fit but it's a massive confidence boost. I urge you all to get a pair lol xx

Have the scales moved this morning Katie? Got everything crossed for you ;-) xx

Yaaaaaay keep going Bride and Lynn, your catching up to me ..... I'd better get my skates on :-) xx

Well sore legs after 10k but worth it. I set out to raise £200 for cancer research and so far I have smashed that and raised £345. Very happy. Are yesterday (was starving after 10k) and put 0.5lb on but I can live with that. Back on 100% TS today. Hope everyone is ok. Xx

Awe thank you soooooo much my fellow exantians. I've had a fabulous afternoon/evening with far too much vodka and not enough water so dreading weigh in tomorrow! Hope you've all had a great day :-) xx Oh and one if my neighbours has just stopped me to ask how I have lost the 'phenominal'...

Awe fabulous. Thank you very very much :-) I won't get to do it today but definitely tomorrow. I really don't think I could do this without you and my exante family. I think you need to change career and be an exante motivator :-) Thanks again PS 34.5lb to go for my target ..... Yaaaaaaay xx

Loving the idea of the spreadsheet but couldn't find it. Might do my own version as that's a great idea and would really help to have that end goal in mind. 1.75lb down today and now 12st 6.5lb. I keep thinking how great it will be to be in the 11's. I was there briefly in 2003 but only for a...

Wowsers 6 stone!!!! Amazing!!! :-) xx

Yaaaaaaay go for it bob :-) xx

Fingers crossed for you CP. Hang on in there :-) xx

Bloody well done Katie!!! I reckon you will be in size 12 shorts in the next week or so :-) xx

Thanks Bride. Am loving this little run. Long may it last. Another 1.25lb down today. Yippee. Hoping to get in the 11's by the end of the month. May be a bit optimistic but gotta be worth a try :-) Have a great day peeps xx

I bloody love it too lol. Fantastic comment from a colleague today.... She said that she wasn't being funny but she had to do a double take every time I went past because a) she didn't recognise me and b) she can't believe how much my body shape has shrunk and changed. Grinning! :-) xx

Yaaaaaay another good day :-) :-) :-) Bar for breakfast, shake at 4 and another bar now. Long may it last ..... Loving it xx

Good day today. 100% TS and been to the gym too. Still too scared to get on the scales yet and concentrating on sticking to TS. Hope everyone's having a good Tuesday :-) x

Bloody well done Katie. That's truly amazing. Love the idea of a size 10 jeans hanging in the wardrobe too :-) x

Well done for getting back on it. I've struggled lately but hoping to be more focused. I get disheartened when I sts too. But there's a wooooosh you say? :-) xx

Toughest day ever yesterday. Katie you are awesome. Thank you very very much for the support. You are amazing and so very kind. Thank you. Feel 100 times better today, thank The Lord. Think it had more to do with my hormones than the diet. Either that or I have some sort of bi-polar dieting...

Bad bad bad day :-( Got up and despite the gym I had put 3/4lb on! TOTM and pigged out! No will power at the moment and constantly feeling hungry and thinking of food. So pee'd off with myself. Have been thinking a lot about when I get to my goal of doing slimming world. Wonder if this is why...

Thanks Katie ;-) x

Awe well done Katie. I'm expecting mine to slow down now too. Must say I really feel the difference for this loss now but can't imagine actually being 4.5 stone heavier! OMG why did I not do this sooner! Big yaaaaay for Exante. Even if some days are tough. I really do think I can get to my...

Day 6 of 26 Weight at start 13 st 5.5lb Weight today 12st 8.75lb Loss since yesterday 2.25lb Loss since start 11.25lb Pleased with that! Going to get my ass to the gym later. It's been a while :-( don't want my hip to play up as I'm doing 10k race for life next Sunday. Have a fabulous sunny...

Awe thanks guys ? Trip one starts on 1st August. Doing a road trip to see friends over several locations that weekend and driving about 900 miles. Back for my birthday on 5th August and celebrations all week. Then back to work and diet on 11th August before Egypt on 22nd sept. Got it all going...

Thanks Bride. It doesn't seem that long ago I was trying to get in the 15's. People are saying they don't recognise me now and it's such a boost. If I can do it all if you can. Well done and hang on in there, it really is worth it :-) xx

I'm so pleased you feel a bit better Katie. Fab loss again. You are unstoppable! :-)

Day 5 of 26 Start weight 13st 5.5lb Today's weight 12st 11lb Loss since yesterday 1.75lb Loss so far 8.5lb Thanks Bride. Not long now til my little trip. Need to focus. Worried about piling it on again in those 10 days off I have planned but hopefully I will make some sensible choices. It's my...

Awe no. Hope your feeling better soon. ? xx

Oh to be in the 11's. How fab. The way you are going you will be in the 10's soon! You are certainly going for it. That or the Olympics lol xx

Yaaaaay go CP. Fabulous!!! :-) xx

Day 4 of 26 Start weight 13st 5.5lb Today's weight 12st 12.75lb Loss since yesterday 1.5lb Loss so far 6.75lb Yaaaaaaaay back in the 12's. Busy day today. Working til 10pm. Great for the diet but no time for exercise :-( xx

Fantastic Katie. You are so good and spurring us all on :-) xx

No I didn't weigh it, was just a bit out of the freezer. Another pint on the way now lol. You are doing so well with your exercise too. Your putting me to shame. I need to get my bum to the gym! Xx

Struggling a bit tonight so instead of being totally naughty I've had some cauliflower and broccoli with my pasta ham and mushroom soup. Hope this hasn't had too much of a bad effect :-( xx

Day 3 of 26 Start weight 13st 5.5lb Today's weight 13st 0.25lb Loss today 1.75lb Loss so far 5.25lb. Here goes for another 100% day. Might have pancakes tonight, haven't had them for a while. Either that or one of the meals I bought to try. Have a fab day everyone :-) xx

Yaaaaaay well done Katie. Your like superwoman and making me very jealous. I seriously need time to fit in some classes. It'll be great to get back into the 12's won't it. We will be there tomorrow or the day after. Wahoo! Xx

Hi Cate. Keep at it. I found I lost a bit more when I stopped having a dash of milk in a couple of cups of tea and the odd bit of ham or cheese. Just sabotaged my losses for a full week and it really wasn't worth it. Wished I hadn't. Mind you it was a full blown - off the scale - fill your boots...

I'm back too peeps. 13st 5.5lb Monday morning. Yikes!!! Back on TS 100% :-) xx

Isn't it strange that putting a but if weight on can make us feel so fat when we have lost so much!!! It gives me hope that I will have some control when I finally reach my goal. I hope you don't mind me stealing your idea for stats and countdown Katie but I really think it will help me. I...

Great to have you back. I've really missed you :-) xx

Well I'm back today with a vengeance. My own fault I know but today I weighed in at 13st 5.5lb!!!! I certainly feel it too, all around my spare tyre. Be gone fat belly :-) xx

Hiya peeps. Fallen off big time. Tough time at work, sore hip, loads of social events blah blah blah. I will be back 100% TS Monday though for sure. I'm actually looking forward to it. But then off plan again 1st August for 10 days. Gonna be stop start a bit but hey ho. Been given some new teeny...

Those little green beans and mushrooms have resulted in a gain this morning of .75lb. How's that!!! Oh well. Maybe it's just a coincidence. Saying that I normally lose more when I stick to shakes and bars. Maybe it's just cos I had the red bean chilli too :-( Have a great Saturday everyone x

Awe thanks Cate. I'm just so glad I found Exante :-) Treating myself tonight. Not to a curry or chips or pizza! To some green beans and mushrooms with my red bean chilli pack. How times have changed LOL x

Not a bad day today. Totally 100% TS. I seem to be quite focused at the moment. Current goals - I need another 5.75lb for 5 stone loss and 8lb to get me into the 11's. I cannot believe I have the 11's in my sights. Seems very surreal. I don't think my head has caught up with my weight loss so...

Hi Arya. Hope your day got better. I sometimes struggle too and evenings are just torture. I've been managing by counting down to my trip away. One day at a time is much easier. It's helping me focus as I want another stone off and have 35 days left to do it. I will be having a week or so off...

How are you doing Arya? X

Awe thanks heatwave and bob. I sometimes forget about that as I'm concentrating so much on how many pounds to go to target. It wasn't that long ago I was thinking how great it would be to get to 14 stone and now I have the 11's in my sights. If I can do it all of you can too for sure. Hang on in...

Naughty weekend now stuck at 12 10. My own fault tho :-( need to stay focused as I have a trip away planned on 1st august! X

Arya I am sure you will do well. You have such strength and determination. Hang on in there chick :-) x

Ah thanks Cate. I really do want to lose the rest but every now and then I keep breaking! Wish I didn't as it's just going to take longer. Love the diet though :-) How are you doing? X

So I've lost 4 1/2 stone so far (just over 2 1/2 to go for my very ambitious target) and I feel lots better. I don't think it really has sunk in that I've lost that much weight. But why is it, when I put on 2lb I feel so bloody fat! How does that work? Imagine adding that 62lb again OMG...

Wowsers Abigail, check you out! Be gone 6lb darn you lol. Your doing great :-) xx

Haha Katie you really do make me laugh. 100% day today but feel really bloated. Painfully so. Not sure what all that is about. Doing the race for life 10k 20th July so ideally would like to be another stone down before then.

Brilliant Arya. Keep on going, whatever way works for you Hun :-) xx

Haha fab Katie. Where's the photos teehee. Hope your having a great time :-) xx

Hi Abigail. Lets just say I have totally enjoyed my weekend off thank you. 2lb on and a little hungover today but hoping both of those will go quickly LOL. Back on it today and I'm hoping to lose that 2lb and more this week. Happy Monday everyone. :) xx

Ok so I'm gonna fess up. Going for full on meal tomorrow and lots of drinks. Soz peeps but I'm totally looking forward to it. It's a long overdue catch up with a very good friend. Trouble is .... Even fancy a Chinese tonight. I am such a disappointment. Actually I'm ok with it really. I've come...

We'll done Arya. You are doing so well ? xx

You are brilliant Katie. We'll done. You are definitely doing this thing right! Have a bloomin fantastic holiday :-) kick back and relax xx

Haha Katie ..... As if I would ..... Yes I would ..... Definitely lol ;-) Thanks Bride. I maybe need to try some of them. Hopefully smoothie maker will have been delivered when I get home. Only like banana shakes but definitely tempted to try the raspberry and white chocolate ones as I love the...

Now I never wear dresses but bought an accessorise one off the internet for my holibobs in September. I love it!!!! May be too big by then though. I wouldn't mind that!!! :-) lol xx

Oooooooh duck ..... now I want crispy duck pancakes LOL I just tried the chilli for the first time. Pre soaked it and cooked on the hob. A little sloppy but I did add extra water so my fault. Had it with a few mushrooms. Seemed more appealing that way. To be fair it was ok. I need to try...

Hahahahaha Cate. These damn jumping foods lol :-)xx

Yaaaaaaaaaaaay your back :-) xx

So sorry Arya. God love you. Thoughts are with you and your dad Hun xx

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr why did that cheese jump in my mouth!!! :-(

Coolio. Thanks :-) xx

Awe thank you. I seem to be quite focused at the moment but do still have the wobbles on an evening. Definitely my worst time. I'm going to have a small piece of fish tonight with some plain salad. Was planning on having half a bar later too but think I may just have a full bar as I'm a bit...

Hi Katie. How's it going? You seem a little quiet, are you ok? :-) xx

Ok so I didn't have the fish and had a bit of cheese last night instead! :-( Official WI 3lb down this week. Happy with that as I had the munchies last Sunday night! 1.75lb to go for 4.5 stone yaaaaay. How's everyone doing? :-) xx

Grrrrrrrrrr feeling like food today :-( if I do cave in it will be white fish and leafy salad! Trying to hold off until tomorrow night though as weigh in day tomorrow morning! At least I seem to have made a good choice instead of blowing it completely and having Chinese takeaway :-)

Well done for hanging in there. It is so hard when you don't see the scales moving and then suddenly they will move and its all worthwhile :-) xx

I'm totally with you there. How different my life would have been. No more stressing about outfits and social events. I would have had the guts to do so many things instead of feeling too fat! I can't do much about that now but I can certainly start living a full and rich life now :-) well...

That mushroom's looking very tasty indeed Arya. How's today going? X

Katie you've done amazingly well. What's a few crackers with a bit if cheese?! Bah! Don't be down about it. Just look in the mirror and see what you've achieved Wonder Woman!!! Onwards and downwards - til holibobs :-) not long now. Wish I was nearer mine xx

Amazing CP, well done. Your doing great :-) xx

Hi Arya. I'm with Sheridan here. I only ever weigh first thing now as my weight fluctuates so much during the day and it can be so disheartening, stick with it. I promise it's worth it. I'm pleased I did. 4 stone of blubber gone. Hang on in there and keep drinking the water ;-) xx

Wow Katie you will get there and then you will have lost ore than half your weight! What an achievement!!! You are so driven and such an inspiration for us all. You certainly keep me going :-) I'm craving burned BBQ sausages today. What the hell is all that about! Good job I work as I cannot...

Yaaaaaay we'll done Katie. OMG your so close to those 11's! Awesome :-)xx

We'll done for resisting Bride. 12 would be fantastic but I've spent more than half my life trying to fit into clothes and would be gutted if they felt tight. Mind you I'm fitting into a couple of 14's (bottoms) so don't suppose it's a million miles away ..... Eeeeek!!! Could pinch myself...

I think I probably will go for 12. OMG that is so Scarey ...... And exciting!!! I'm a little bit peckish today and really fancy a bit of grilled fish and some salad. Very strange as I wouldn't normally opt for either!!! Can't have it anyway as I'm at work. Raspberry and white chocolate bar it...

Life is for living Katie. Sounds like you all had a lovely time and that is just more important sometimes. Fantastic that you stayed the same too. What's your secret lol xx

Ooooooh should I go for a size 12??? Can you have too much coffee? Drank about 6 cups so far today! Black of course ( with sweetener though) :-) xx

Yaaaaaay well done :-) xx

Awe thanks heatwave. I feel like I'm getting more determined the more I lose. Can't believe I was looking at tankini's online last night. May even get a sundress or two for my holidays. No idea what size to buy though and by the time my holiday comes around in September they won't be on sale...

Yaaaaaaay lets do it Katie. Look out 11's here we come!!! :D Re the boobs ...... used to be the same but they are shrinking massively. They are also going south due to the missing spare tyre that used to keep them up :(. I can live with that, just have to buy new underwear LOL xx

Look at those goals all being achieved! Your certainly notching them up. You will be at your target in no time at all. Awesome! :) xx

Awe thanks Katie. I've definitely taken the scenic route for the last stone and I have no intention of doing that for the next! So good to have you back. Glad you had a great weekend and don't worry at all about that gain as it will be off in 5 days I reckon. The memories of a lovely weekend...

That's the spirit Bride. I like it ;-) xx

Yaaaaaaay at last I can join you. It's taken me a while as I had a bad few weeks but I'm now in the 12's. Only just but I'm here and thats what counts. I still cannot believe I am now looking towards getting into the 11's. Very surreal but absolutely fab. :-) xx

Awe thanks guys. I do think this group is really helping me :-) Into the 12's this morning ..... Yaaaay! Only just but I don't care ..... I'm there. Don't think I've been in the 12's since 2003! Next mini goal is 12st 9lb which will be 4 1/2 stone. I still can't quite believe it. Hope...

Exactly bride. You keep on going :-) xx

Well done Arya. You are amazing resisting in the coffee shop. You have fantastic will power. I sense a very determined lady lol. I'm finding it much better to have half a cereal bar with a huge mug of coffee then the other half later too. Makes it feel like an extra meal :-) Keep on going. It's...

Well done Arya. See how strong and determined you are already. It's totally worth it. I keep telling myself I have another 56 days to go and I don't want to cheat as I will have to be on this longer and longer. It's worth x weeks to get the results :-) xx

Looking great Katie and very proud. Rightly so too! :-) xx

Awe thanks Both of you. I'm not gonna lie I have struggled at times. Sometimes a lot!!! Ask Katie ..... Lol. I do feel that we can all get to where we want to be with this diet. I also feel very in control at the moment and I've never felt like this before with any diet. When I get to a weight...

Yeeeeeeeeees! I have done it! 4stones gone ........ Forever!!!! Fandabydosy! Just 1.5lb more to get into the 12's. I love this diet ...... Most of the time :-) Hope everyone is having a fabulous Friday xx

Yaaaay welcome Sonic. Stick with it, it's worth it :-) x

Going great there Arya. Well done. How lovely getting those comments, they really do give us such a boost and keep us going. Onwards and downwards :-) xx

They tasted great. I'll definitely be doing them like that again! I drizzled some walden farm choc sauce over the top and a little pancake syrup. They are both calorie and carb free and I got mine from amazon. They are on the extras list and allowed 3 table spoons a day on TS. Can't wait to make...

Well I tried cooking the pancakes like yorkshires!

Awe thanks Emillie (hope that's the correct spelling). I got into one pair of size 14's lol. It's tough at times but totally worth sticking to it. I used to have a couple of cups of tea withilk every day and I've even stopped that. Totally determined at the minute but god knows how long that...

Haha Cate that made me laugh. I would settle for a normal one never mind a decent one teehee where did I put that dulcolax? ;-) xx

Awe thanks bride. I still have a long way to go but trying to make the most of my positive mindset at the minute :-) Have a fab day xx

Awe I'm so excited for you seeing your son Katie. And for him to see you!!! Wish I could see his face. Have a fantastic time and just enjoy yourself. We know we can lose it now ;-) xx

Hi. 0.25lb to go!!! I tried moving those scales all over the bathroom but they wouldn't budge lol. On the pancake front I bought a new non stick frying pan and use a few squirts of fry light. I add a little extra water to the mix and cook over a medium heat. I prefer them very well done and...

Good day today. Banana shake for breakfast, choc orange bar for late lunch and shepherds pie for dinner. Made the shepherds pie up with an oxo cube and some garlic granules and cooked in the microwave as normal. Then stood for 30 mins and spooned the mix onto a baking tray in rounds (about 8)...

Yaaaay found you! :-) Ooooooh I bet your excited to see him. Have an amazing time xx

Oooooooh and somebody at work has just lent me one of their much smaller uniform tops as mine where literally hanging off me. It fits lively and is another little bonus :-) Have a great day everyone xx

Yaaaaay keep going bride :-) All good here thanks Katie. 0.5lb to go for my 4 stone and 2.75 to get in those magical 12's. I've just ordered 50 raspberry and white chocolate bars do they should keep me going with my 50 banana shakes and 50 maple pancakes!!! LOL Have the scale fairies been kind...

0.5lb to go for 4st...... C'mon you little bugger, be off with you lol

Well done Arya. You're being very strong indeed. It must be hard with all of that temptation! Stick at it. It's great to see the scales move isn't it :-) xx

Fab loss for week 2. Congratulations :-) xx

Katie you are doing amazingly well and its so good of you to be spurring us all on. I am totally jealous and want to be in the lower 12's like you :) I like that you are going to enjoy your holiday. Lets face it we all wait so long for that magical time and I think we need to make the most of...

Awe thanks for all the encouragement guys..... I really couldn't do it without you all. Losses have slowed and currently 13st 3.5lb but now thinking every 1/4lb is a bonus! Katie you do make me laugh - and sometimes I think in my head I'm in my 20's too LOL. I do hope we all stay in touch even...

Awe thanks bananaboo. I just hope I can keep this focused for the next 2 months ..... Yikes!!! :-) xx

Yaaaaaaay we can do it Sheridan. Bring on those lovely 12's and us moving to the next group. Katie I expect you are hurtling towards magical 11's now :-) xx

Awe thanks Bride. I've had a really tough few weeks and feel great now I'm back to TS and losing. I'm drinking loads of water and think this must be helping me. Don't worry about yesterday, it happens to us all at some point. The main thing is to just get back as soon as you can. I think I was...

Your doing great Arya. Well done. I feel less hungry today too. Wondered if it was a combination of the warmer weather and drinking more water than normal. If so, bring on the summer :-) xx

Getting ready to go out last night and my size 16 skinny jeans where too big!!! I had bought a size 14 as my 'get in to' pair and they not only fitted but where very comfy! To say I was over the moon is an understatement. I think they must be a big 14 but hey who cares LOL. So I stuck to...

Awe thanks bride. I was wondering how your doing? :-)

You're right Katie. I hardly ever go out and I really want to see everyone. I've agreed to pick up a friend so a) I can't drink, just fizzy water and b) I will definitely stick to steak and salad and will pre-order tomorrow. Bring on the 12 stones...... Thanks to you all my amazing exante...

Thanks ?. I'm loving the new positive me too. I nearly cancelled Saturday night but I really do want to go as lots of people will be there that I haven't seen for ages and I'm looking forward to seeing them. Was frightened in case I caved but I feel I will cope. I do feel guilty even planning...

Back to 13st 5lb today (my lightest so far on this journey). Hooray!!! Must be good, must be good, must be good! LOL I've decided if I do go out tomorrow night I'm going to phone the restaurant and pre order grilled steak and salad with no dressing. I will be taking the car and only fizzy water...

Oh I will bore you silly but hope its worth it to get me to my target! Feeling like I'm back in the zone. Done 3 100% days and feeling strong! I'm loving my favourites of banana shakes, maple pancakes and raspberry and white chocolate bars. Hoping they get me through the next 2 months. I'm...

I think I may be back in the zone .... For now anyway! Long may it last! Another 100% day so pretty pleased with myself. Also started my diary (great tip thanks Katie) so I'm off to ramble on in there. Will be staying in here too though :-) xx

Awe bless you've had a bloomin awful day. You must feel so good staying 100% though. Well done you. That's a great strategy, trying on the clothes. I will try that. Thanks :-) xx

The story so far.... Started mid Jan at 17st 2lb and everything was going fab. Lost first 3.5 stone and then at 13st 5lb I kind of lost my way and had the occasional low carb meal, then a day off at the weekend, then the whole weekend off (and binged all weekend!!!). Was back to 13st 12lb on...

Wowsers Katie that's fantastic. I'm so pleased for you :-) xx

You are amazing support for me. Thank you do much. Diary is a great idea. May set that up in the morning. Thanks x

Thanks Katie. I'm going to bore you all with my updates on how many 100% days but if that's what it takes ;-) xx

Heeeeeeeeelp I have totally lost my way! I feel like Ian sabotaging all my hard work. No excuses. Just need to get my drive and focus back. All I have done for the last 3 weeks is restart, have a good few days then cave and stuff my face with all sorts of crap all weekend!!! I even had pizza...

Well done Arya. I need my mojo back and you are totally inspiring me :-) xx

Yaaaay well done. I'm a banana shake fan too ? xx

Well done. Your doing great. Not long til your first weigh in :-) xx

Hi Sheridan. You could have steak/chicken or fish if it is cooked without fat. I think you can have salad or green leafy veg but definitely no potatoes or bread etc. Hope you have a fab time :-) xx

Ooops sorry bride. Hope everyone's ok. I think I find it a teeny weeny bit easier in the warm weather. Much easier to drink water. Xx

Well done Bride. Keep on going :-) Eeeeeeee Katie 12.12, you are awesome and a great inspiration to us all. You are doing sooooo well. I've had a bar for breakfast, shepherds pie late afternoon and just about to make maple pancakes and Waldens syrup (my new addiction). I'm a long way from done...

Hi everyone. I'm a bit quiet following my naughtiness :-) back on it but going to stay off the scales til the end of the month I think. I will see how it goes. Are you all ok? X

Hi guys. Forgive me for I have sinned :-( As you probably guessed I've had a break this weekend (again!). I think I was just in a rut, feeling down and sorry for myself as I felt I was trying really hard and on reflection possibly too hard. I think the exercise I was doing was probably too...

Hey Bride how's it going? Sounds like you are doing lots of exercise so you really should have at least your 3 packs. Please try as that may be making you feel yuk. As you all know I have been struggling to get the scales moving for a couple of weeks. Probably exercising more and eating less...

Oh hi Katie. Am so pleased your keeping an eye on us. Ice cream maker came today. Made a choc shake into ice cream and had some with maple pancakes and Waldens syrup. Felt very naughty but absolutely within my allowance. Been talked in to going to a leaving do from work next Saturday night...

Hi Sheridan. Welcome and congratulations. I've been here a while and stuck at 13st 5lb so god only knows how much longer I will be here lol. Wouldn't care but I've probably been stricter than I ever have but no movement! Guess we are all going to have times like this though. Onwards and...

Hi Bride. Sorry to hear you've been feeling yuk. Hope your better today. I struggle with the water but trying to make more of an effort. My scales are totally stuck! Been so good too so I have vowed to stick with it as they have to move soon. Think it's this exercise malarkey as my legs feel...

Wowsers skinny Minnie I am so thrilled for you. This news has made my day and inspired me to battle on. I still can't imagine being in the 12's. Hopefully won't be very far behind you. Bet you're walking on air today. Totally awesome ???xx

OMG Katie how annoying! I would have been in every room in the house with those scales and pee'ing for England then back on them!!! You will be there in the morning yaaaaaay. Can you remember when being in the 12's felt like a huge mountain away!? Good on you for being in your bright colours in...

Teehee. Deffo need some smaller gym clothes. Leggings where falling down today!!! Could have been very embarrassing ?. Hope your both having a great day xx

Yaaaay thats so brilliant. I'm definitely still in 16's from next. Check you out skinny Minnie haha xx

Wowsers Bride keep on going! :-) Katie you are awesome and will probably lose 3lb tomorrow ...... C'mon you 12's. It's amazing to think we will all be there in a relatively short time. (some quicker than others .... Katie ... Lol) Although the scales aren't moving much for me I think I must be...

OMG Katie 13st 1lb!!!! :clap:Your are probably there this morning or very very close! Totes amazing! I am so thrilled for you ... and so jealous LOL That food looks awesome. Now that would be worth the walk anyway teehee. My scales are stuck again :(. Seriously thinking about ditching the...

That's a fantastic walk. I would be worried about needing the loo lol! I have off plan time booked too. 23rd may and possibly 7th and 8th June. I will be having a break beginning of august as I doubt I will be at my target by then and need to be in a bikini by the end of sept for my holiday in...

Thanks Katie. You keep me going :-) I just wish I could catch up to you. Never mind, only another 5lb to hit 4 stone. I really want that milestone xx

Well, 2lb loss this week. At first I was a little disappointed but then I thought 2lb is 2lb more towards my goal and with all the exercise at least I haven't put on. And for the first time in my life I managed to run 1.5 miles (running for a minute and a half and walking for a minute). Its...

Awe thanks Bride. I will be keeping my fingers crossed for, you will probably have lost more than that though :-) xx

Katie you are truly awesome. You are absolutely flying. I am so happy for you. My scales aren't moving much. Just done another 2 hours at the gym and expecting muscle to be building. I know I can't do all this training on 600 calories so I've had a 2 egg and mushroom omelette. Only adding a...

Hi Bride. Well done staying TS. It's so tempting to reach for the comfort food when we have bad days but then you just feel guilty so worth trying to stick with it. I haven't tried the spag Bol or chilli yet as I seem to be obsessed with banana shakes and choc and orange bars :-). I've got 86...

Mmmmmmm I think you are probably right there Katie. I normally only have two cups a day but at the weekend I had lots! Must try and cut them out :-) x

Fingers crossed for you :-)x

Hi bride, and welcome. You will be there in no time at all. How's today going? I'm having banana shake now (been up since 4.30), then probably another about 4pm and a choc orange bar tonight. These are obviously my favourites lol. Katie, I am hoping the end of the month comes round very very...

Wowsers well done skinny Minnie :-) Break out more fizzy water. I've been to the gym and worked soooo hard. On top of my normal workout I added a little running. Was in there for 2 hours and according to the machines burned off at least 700 calories. Think I will add some veg to my shepherds...

Bloody hell Katie that's awesome. You are doing so well. You must be over the moon and rightly so. Keep on going, you are my inspiration :-) xx PS am having a sparkling water for us both teehee

13st 9lb as of this morning yaaaaay. But I didn't calculate very well as need another pound officially. Oh well, I'm calling it half way and 3.5 stones LOL. How are you doing? How many days until your holiday? I wish it would warm up a bit, I'm struggling to drink enough water at the...

Yaaaaaaaay fantastic news, I shall break open the fizz haha. You are awesome ??? well done you. Hopefully I can reach 4 st in a couple of weeks. Bet you can't wait for your holidays. I'm totally jealous lol xx

Awe Katie that is fantastic. I'm soooooo happy for you! Your are doing so well. Targets I have lined up are 13st 9lb for 3.5 stone and half way, 13st 2lb for 4 stone and then into the 12's ......... we can do this .... we really can :D:D:D Actually did laugh out loud reading that you where...

Hi Katie went back to basics (TS) as the scales where stuck at 13 13 and with my effort at the gym yesterday they have finally moved to 13 11 yaaaaay. 2lb more for my 3.5 stone. This is keeping me motivated. Then I will concentrate on the 4 stone. I feel very motivated again thanks to you...

Awe thanks Katie. Am back to 13st 13lb but staying there! Haven't been to the gym as I worked a hell of a lot of overtime last week and the weekend. Back to gym tomorrow. I was trying to add something because my current workout burns 525 calories and I was planning on adding a little jog on the...

Hi Katie sorry its been so long. I usually post from my mobile but the app doesn't seem to be working. I've been doing ok but have been having a meal in the evening i.e. Gammon ham and veg last night. Ham salad and a little cheese tonight but don't think I'm losing so may have to go back to...

Ah your brave, I'm far too scared to get on the scales. I'm trying so hard to get focused. Am sure we will be fine. Your right though, I'm so disappointed with myself over the last few weeks. Got some new products to try as I only like a couple. Only had a banana shake this morning so now having...

Awe me too Katie. It was just too easy to give in this weekend and I certainly made the most of it. Back today though. Just deciding if I should have shepherds pie pack or try maple pancakes! I think I may try the meal packs this week and add a little veg or salad to try and get back into it...

Awe sorry to hear you are having such a tough time. I hope it gets easier for you. Good results so far though. Just stick at it and I'm sure you will get there (says me who hasn't exactly been 100% lately!). I think I'm gonna find this weekend tough. It's so much easier when I'm at work ?

Of course you can Weelanie. Welcome. I haven't done so well in the last few weeks so hopefully you can give me some inspiration and hints and tips lol :-)

That's a very good point Katie. Maybe I should try some of the meal packs. I could always add a little bit of veg if I'm really hungry. What would you recommend? :-) xx

Haha Katie that is funny. I feel so much better now. Thanks. And great news about the 16 jeans. Well done. It feels great doesn't it. I wonder how long it will be before we can get into 14's :-) Have a fabulous Easter. The great thing is that even if we have some time off we know we can lose it...

Confession time. I've had a god awful weekend. Felt like pants with cold and sore throat and generally exhausted and feeling sorry for myself = ate loads and loads of bad stuff (again!). Not very happy with myself at all. I'm really going to have to make a plan to keep busy this weekend as I...

Well done Tracey that's fab :-)

Yaaaaay I'm here!!!! Hopefully not for too long as I want to be whizzing into the 12's (with you Katie of course LOL). :-)

Oooooooh me too. 13st 12.5 this morning. We canmore groups now yaaaay. I've resisted the chinese but don't think I could've resisted the cheese and crackers. Naughty hubby. Well done on your exercise, that's amazing. I haven't been to the gym yet this week but will be there this weekend. We...

I've been good so far Katie but they are all having a Chinese takeaway tonight ..... My favourite :-(. Will I be able to resist??! How is your week going? Xx

You can do that for sure Sheridan. Welcome and good luck. I'm afraid I may struggle this week as I have family visiting and I have bread and nice things to eat in the house :-(. We normally have a takeaway night too. Been good today but another 4 to go. Yikes!!! Xx

Cool. We'll blitz through the next stone together. Can you believe we will be looking forward to the 12's soon :-). Just finished a 12 hour overtime shift. Keeps me out of the fridge teehee xx

Awe bless. We all have to do it sometimes :-(. Hope things are better today. I'm going nowhere without you :-) xx

14st 0.75lb ..... Be with you soon Katie :-) xx

Well done. I am so happy for you. Stayed the same today (grrrrrrr) so may be a few days before I join you but really looking forward to being in the 13's and looking forward to the 12's. People are really starting to notice now which always gives me a boost. Who would've thought we would come...

I have everything crossed for you :-) xx

Haha I feel like partying Katie. Thanks. You must be in the 13's now. What does it feel like :-)

Officially 3stone lost now. Yaaaay. Need just over 2lb to be in the 13's. Great day :-)

Great loss Katie. You must be very happy. Bet you are there tomorrow. I will keep everything crossed for you and hopefully join you very soon :-) xx

Fingers crossed we are both celebrating ? xx

Yaaaaaaay another 4.5lb of flab gone. Am soooooooo happy :D. And now officially under 200lbs for the first time in many years. In the next week I am aiming to have lost 3st (another 1.75lb) and get into the 13's (another 4lb). Bring it on!!! Hope you're all having a good weekend xx

Hi Katie and all other mini's. Its the weekend and I've volunteered for overtime as I find it so much easier to stick to TS when I'm at work. How are you doing? I'm not going to hit the 13's this week but very focussed and hoping to be in there next week. Had quite a few lovely comments this...

That's the spirit. We'll be there in no time ? xx

Great advice there Katie. I tend to take 1 stone at a time and keep thinking in one months time I could be a whole stone lighter if I stick to it! Got me this far. Great news about your 4lb. Fantastic. Your a few lbs ahead of me but it's great to think we could be in the 13's soon. I remember...

That's not miles away. You'll be there in no time at all (and hopefully I will be right behind you). I'm going to get back to the gym tomorrow. Need to as I definitely lose more when I exercise. Good luck for tomorrow. I'm sure you will have done really well. Let me know how you get on. ? xx

Hi Katie how are you doing. I bet you are nearly in the 13's you are doing so well. I had a disgraceful week last week and totally went off plan and overboard on everything. I had put on 7lb in a week!!! Glad to report I've now lost it again and another 1.5lb so feel well and truly back on...

I'm back on it and quite focused. Meeting friends at the weekend and have told them I am only allowed sparkling water. I really want to be in the 13's soon! Having the time off kind of helped me to focus again ??? xx

Wow Katie that's bloomin fantastic! I'm so pleased for you ?. I've had an awful weekend and feel like I have been a human dustbin! I have eaten everything in sight and the rest!!! Now I feel terrible. I am back on track now so just need to put it behind me a keep 100% with no cheating at all...

How's everyone doing? I'm having a bad week but I'm not going to beat myself up about it. I really am going to do this and have accepted that some weeks will be better than others. I'm only human LOL. The important thing is that I know this is for the long haul to get the results I want ?xx

Congrats sliemox - we'll all be in the 13's soon ..... yaaaaay :D

Awe Katie don't let it spoil your weekend. I just think life is for living. Enjoy. You know you can lose it again very quickly xx

How true. I think because the weight loss is relatively quick the next goal doesn't seem that far away. I also keep thinking that if I can stick to it I could be a stone less this time next month! That's really motivating me at the minute?. On the downside TOTM is making me feel really bloated...

Hope your feeling better today? Deffo can't miss that party night. Just enjoy it. We can't put our lives on hold. You'll be straight back on afterwards. Oh these size 16's are very very very stretchy! I would have no chance at all of getting a normal 16 on ....... Yet!!! Haha but it won't be...