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Still feeling really rough. I'd love to know why I get so ill with colds and flu when totm arrives. I'll have to find your new diary and come over to sub xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

So I've had the second week sts on the scales this morning but I don't mind. I knew it was unlikely I would lose and is rather sts than put on so I'm happy. It's totm for me as well but on the plus side that will be over and done with by next weigh in and I know I can get a loss next week ;)...

Another day over and the toilet has been my most visited room of the house today lol had my mum and my sister over which meant way more tea than I'm used to and thanks to the water balance app knocking points off me for every cup I've sunk more water and squash than ever to counteract it. Tea...

Quick update before bed to say that the kebab from the fakeaway book was stunning! The picture in the book doesn't do it justice it's a lot more moist than it looks and yes you can tell it's not a "real" one but to eat something that nice without the guilt afterwards was amazing. Everyone...

Sneaky peek at the scales and they're showing a 2lb loss. Not weighing tonight I'm going to weigh Saturday again this week and hope Tuesday's lunch doesn't catch up with me by then! Another fakeaway from the book planned for food tonight because last nights was so nice Breakfast - weetabix and...

Good good day today although I don't think I'm going to pull it back by weigh in after yesterday's feast. Breakfast - weetabix and an apple Lunch - chicken, lettuce, cucumber & tomato sarnie Dinner - Big Mac in a bowl with sw chips HexA - milk HexB - weetabix Syns - bread (6) sugar in tea...

I know the feeling Laura xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Weight loss is a funny old thing but there is no worse feeling than a gain or a sts when you know you've been good. it's daunting I know but at least it hasn't thrown you off track and you're still sticking to it xx

You'll get there Hun. How's your water intake? I think my good loss last week was down to me upping mine xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

You're the second person that's happened to this week charl. Don't give up when you've been so good all week the losses will come xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

That's the beauty of it you can eat until you're full. Is there any other reason why you might have gained, water retention from pmt or anything? Sometimes a good loss comes the week after xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Aww that's so disheartening :( The main plan now is extra easy. They've done away with green and red days. There's also the sp plan which is similar to the old success express plan. Have you done ee on sw before? Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Yay to no belt extender. Hope you're having a fab time sweets xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

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Hi jemima how are you? Are you still enjoying the new job? Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

So today's food has been good. Haven't been hungry at all since starting back with sw and with my 25 syns a day it's been really flexible. I haven't felt this positive or been as on plan with a diet for ages and I have to admit it feels really good :) Breakfast - weetabix and an apple Lunch -...

Aww don't be disheartened you could still get a loss yet. Mid week weighing isn't helpful but I'm awful for it. I tell emma off for it all the time then go and do it myself. Don't let it throw you off track there's time yet to see a loss. Have you got a diary on here? Xx Sent from my iPhone...

Have a great time honey bring us back something nice from the chocolate factory lol xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

As long as you enjoy who cares about a gain. You will get it off again just as quickly so it doesn't matter xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thank you ladies :) bought the fakeaway book in class and can't wait to try some of the recipes out. Going to spend an hour tomorrow morning doing my food shopping list for the week and continue the good work. Aiming for 3lb this week wish me luck xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Lots of water hun and if it's *week you know the weight will come off next week xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thank you Laura when do you weigh in? Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I've only gone and lost 4lb!! That's a pound over what I want to lose each week but then it's been 9 days since last weigh in rather than 7. I'm so happy I could dance :) any loss this week will take me to the next stone down but 3lb will get me my first 1/2 stone and a certificate for my...

Okay confession time. I've been a naughty girl today :/ Started well with weetabix for breakfast BUT went out for lunch before going see pitch perfect 2 (acamazing you have to see it) and I might have had the buffet at Pizza Hut followed by a chocolate sundae and popcorn to eat while watching...

Thanks hun. Yes we can we'll get there :) xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

If weight watchers is working for you stick to it. Not sure how much of my diary you've read but I lost over 4st a few years ago doing weight watchers and would've lost more but life got in the way. It's a great plan but at the moment I'm loving not weighing and measuring everything. If you find...

Yep that's free and does wonders for bloating which can happen with the extra fibre you'll be eating. I've suffered with that this week but gone now :) not a bad day at all and have wi later. Eek! Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Oh charley I can totally empathise with your post. I've got a gorgeous gown to wear on the day and all I can think about is whether I am going to lose enough weight to get into it and if we have a sunny day (still quite likely in September) am I going to turn into a hot sweaty mess rather than...

Haha I know it's not that with me but we are going to try after the wedding and when I'm a few stone down xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Looks good to me Hun but depending which Allen light it is you could be having two bars. Anything you are unsure of just ask and we can look it up for you xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

The donner recipe is the main attraction haha I like a pitta and would do loads of salad and home made coleslaw to go with it. My mouth is watering now! :) I can't get on with the 400g loaves so I use 1 slice as hexB then syn the other one and I use turkey bacon these days I love it and no fat...

All my favourite fruit is free not speed (blooming typical!) but as it's healthier than a bacon sarnie I'm still onto a winner making the healthier choice lol had an apple yesterday with it but today banana was needed nom nom. Plenty of speed in the soup and with dinner so I should be ok with...

So glad the scales are showing a loss and that I can breathe properly when I'm sitting down. Must be the extra fluids yesterday that helped and I'm already up to 1.1 litres this morning. Aiming for 3 litres a day and to up my speed foods. Today's food is looking like this... Breakfast -...

My main thing with exercise at the moment is worrying about doing the wrong kind. Too much will make my legs worse but my appointment with the clinic is only a couple of weeks away so I can get advice on what I can do then. I know exercise will help I just don't want to risk making it worse...

Woo well done my lovely! This year has been a good one for you so far you're on a roll :) xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Don't ask lol I've pretty much got my head around needing alterations on it now but am trying to lose what I need to in the hope it pays off. I need to drop 2 sizes so I need big losses. It fits from the waist down but it's the upper half that's the problem. Are you exercising as well as...

I'll help in any way I can Laura thanks for dropping by my diary :) I've only recently gone back to slimming world so if you have any weight watchers questions ask away. Were you sensible and ordered your dress in just one size smaller? Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

What's cottage cheese like? It's one of those foods I've never liked the look of xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I'm trying but only getting about 1-1.5 litres a day at most. It won't deter me I know I'm eating much healthier foods and smaller portions so in the long run that will pay off :) xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I usually don't have a problem at all my sister makes fun of me for being more regular than anyone she knows so being bunged up is new to me. I took 2 last night (I don't do anything by halves) and have been but still feel really bloated and like I'm carrying a bowling ball around in my stomach...

Was down for me too but I only tried on my phone. Glad it's working today :) You're doing so well hun you'll be at goal in no time xx

What a gorgeous morning here in wales. Sun is shining and the birds are singing. If I was fit I'd be off out for a run but I'm not so I won't lol Feeling so bloated still I'm not expecting a loss tomorrow. In fact my scales are showing a 1.75lb gain BUT I'm eating healthier and I won't let this...

I think it's something a lot of us will always battle with but I'm trying to teach myself that it's the trying that matters. I put the weight on over 20 years so it's not going to come off overnight. You're making healthy changes by going to the gym but if you can't afford class maybe posting...

You're not on your own charl I rejoined slimming world last week weighing more than I ever have after over a year of trying to be healthy and lose weight. Here to support you if I can xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Me too it could be a multipack of crisps but it's a fresh, tasty piece of fruit so it's a win in my book. Chocolate is evil but I do like it now and then so I've armed myself with mikados and freddos should I get the sweet tooth urge that fruit won't satisfy. Moderation is key long term just...

Good plan beaut no point throwing obstacles in your way and getting stressed. It's only two weeks until the end of the month so not long to wait xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Ooh 700 isn't much but if you're ill you can't force feed yourself. You feeling better today? Weigh on the 31st if that's what you want to do that's one of the joys of not going to class and when you start your month long June breasting you'll know what you're up against xx Sent from my...

Maybe it's the fibre but I've got a scratchy throat too so might be coming down with something. I'll live :) Food had to be good today because somehow a rather big bar of galaxy nut crunch found its way into my mouth. Oops! Just been adding my meals into the online planner on the sw site and...

Tesco have been and delivered my shopping for the week so now I get to decide from all the lovely fresh food what I'm making for tea tonight. I've got some meals planned but not decided what day to have them all on. Feeling really weird today, my tummy is feeling very bloated high up and it's...

Blooming md getting in the way. Your a$$ hasn't got that big in a few days sweets lol just think not long now until you can really focus without his boring interruptions and you'll get your tiny hiney as peachy as you want it :) xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I've been under most days but it's nice that it's a gradual decline so much easier to get your head around. Landed to have found low syn oven chips too had some yesterday and they were lovely. Handy to have as a back up for lazy days xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

You were spot on symone it was 25 and it's made things really easy so far. Had a few treats but all within syns and have been 90% good with getting all my speed food in. Just done this weeks food plan and gonna try overnight oats for breakfast at some point. I'm such a toast person for...

Swit swoo Mrs! You're looking fab you must be so chuffed with how far you've come. Must get around to taking mine soon xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Takeaways don't have to be that naughty and you can save syns for them. Who needs cooking when there's so much else you can do after he's been away all week *wink wink* xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

How's it going sweets? Sorry I've been quiet all week been a bit of a busy one. Everything good? Thank you for saying that about the dress, I've taken all pressure off myself and am dieting for the long term. I would like to have lost 4st by the wedding but that's just an interim goal and part...

Soooo I finally got to group last night and even with my naughty weekend I lost another 1.5lb this week. All signed up and considering buying a 12 week countdown to keep me on track and going to class every week. The consultant was lovely but it was her last week, she was only covering the last...

You should be a consultant you'd be brilliant at motivating people xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

3 years if I got to within my healthy bmi range which is pretty good going when the weight has taken 20 years to go on :) xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

You're a star! I'm gonna have to try and catch you up somehow :) xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

You're ambitious but I like it. You'll be all lean and mean like miss michaels come the holiday in centreparcs. I've resigned myself to need alterations on my dress BUT I'm not giving up trying it just might take me longer than I wanted to get where I want to be xx

Haha I can just imagine. I hate celery anyway so having it mulched up and having to drink it would be torture. How many weeks until you leave now? I think you're going to be great with all that time to focus on diet and fitness. You can turn yor house into your very own BL camp with just Jillian...

Yay to the sts. I had a very naughty weekend involving Chinese and icecream but haven't got on the scales. 4 day detox must have taken some serious willpower. Go em! Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Emma my dear is an a$$ kicking needed or are you just busy? xx

Haha I tried peppermint tea when I was pregnant and it was vile. I don't usually have a problem. The fairy can visit me 3-4 times a day (I know there I go again with the TMI lol) I think it's just because it's joining day and my body is playing a joke on me. I'll be fine tomorrow I'm sure...

Joining day today :) According to my scales I've lost 1lb since last thursday which is a small loss but I'll take that as I've not had my usual visit from the poo fairy this morning (sorry for the over share lol) and I was naughty on the weekend. As it's my first official class tonight and...

I drink the tesco nas squash in either tropical or orange and pineapple and they're lovely but I forget to drink. I need to think of a plan to get it all in maybe a glass with each meal and in between. I'll weigh in the morning so I'm clued up about what their scales will but take theirs as my...

Got my fingers crossed for you about the job hun :) xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Joining group tomorrow night I don't care what happens. Tantrums, earthquakes, my legs falling off I'll be there lol I do snack on speed stuff this week it's apples, satsumas and mango but I've been having it I between meals instead of as dessert to stop me reaching for the naughties :) I'm...

Charl it's been months my lovely where are you hiding? xx

Half way through the week already but it's getting less stressful yay! Today's food is looking like this.... Breakfast - Boiled eggs x 3 and a banana Lunch - Wholemeal roll filled with ham, lettuce and cucumber Dinner - Spaghetti bolognese with my own sauce (passata, tinned toms, mushrooms...

Yay to the loss! That's fab, onwards and downwards xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

So Saturday was a bit of an off plan day. Well Saturday night was anyway I was good until about 7 when I had a bottle of rose, whoopsy. Really pretty rubbish weekend with drama and all kinds of things going on and got taken out by friends this morning to cheer me up and ended up scoffing a McD's...

What are the scores on the doors today sweets? Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Sounds painful :/ You're braver than me keeping on doing that DVD I think it would put me off having bits popping out haha xx

You are doing really well with the exercise fair play. I don't think many of us ever get the food and the exercise right there's always one better than the other. Keep trying and you'll get there. I wonder what it is about BFBM that throws your hip out? Good idea doing it last if that's what...

Line under it beaut. Today is a new day xx

It's Friday :clap: Today's food is looking like this...... Breakfast - Turkey bacon, boiled egg, mushrooms Lunch - Cheese, ham, tomato and mushroom omlette Dinner - Coq au vin with boiled potatoes, cabbage, broccoli and carrots Dessert - Banana and a mullerlight yoghurt HexA - Cheese for...

Argh I could scream! Dai ended up working late and his darling daughter had the mother of all tantrums about me asking her to put paper in the recycling of all things! No way I could risk taking a banshee to class (her tantrum last weekend lasted an hour and a half) so I'm not officially signed...

That's okay she's a beast she could probably hold a squat for an hour or two xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Probably not to start with if I'm honest I'm so unfit and my legs are more swollen than ever in the warmer weather we've been having that I'm gonna just concentrate on weight loss then get me some body magic certificates after a couple of months xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

You don't want to be sick jillian loves it when people do that. Don't let her win! Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Those shirts are awesome! I'm aiming high I know I can't help it. I watch the biggest loser so I secretly want 20+ off in week one lol 3lb a week between now and the wedding would be 4.5st off. Think that is my goal and 6.5st by Xmas xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

As scary as my scales earlier? ;) Good luck! xx

They were scarier than Freddy Kruger, Jason Vorhees, Michael Myers and the ghost from Paranormal Activity this morning but it's the kick up the butt I needed and would rather have that holy sh!t moment in my kitchen than at class. They will go down and if I get a magical 8lb in my first week (I...

I don't look around for new threads much lately but I have come across a few in my time on mini's. Some people have the ability to make me rage! I hate celery it's minging so I don't envy you at all you have my sympathies. Walking tomorrow will feel like torture but you enjoy that feeling you...

That I am sweets and it's long overdue! xx

Well tonight is the night that I rejoin. Hopped on the scales at home this morning and wished I hadn't. Hopped on them again just to check what I was seeing was real and unfortunately it was so off I go with the weight of two people to lose. Sounds scary saying that but I need to get it into my...

Weird how we can always manage something "junk" related when we're ill but not proper food. I'm exactly the same I just want convenience and comfort. I'm joining my local SW class tonight and have been on the scales at home this morning. Let's just say it's a good job I'm going back! xx

I want to commiserate with you and tell you that you've been a bad girl but you've taken it on the chin and at least seeing a gain shouldn't send you off the rails because you seem to have accepted your fate already lol 4 days of pizza is impressive but by God you're making yourself pay for it...

Thanks Jayde :) Quick update for today's food.... Breakfast - turkey bacon in a wholemeal roll (Hexb) Lunch - jacket potato with tuna,Mayo & sweetcorn filling and side salad of cherry tomatoes, gem lettuce and cucumber Dinner - spaghetti bolognese Hexa was half milk half low fat cheddar...

We all have off weeks don't let it get you down too much. You might have been better than you think. Good luck with weighing and I'm always around if you need anyone to rant to xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

You're still going though you haven't let a bad day turn into a bad week so there is some positive to take from it. I know you can't talk much because of the MD being around to annoy you but I am cheering you on :) xx

So this might confuse anyone who is new to my diary but I've gone over to SW and don't really want to mess about starting a new diary when there are so many lovely people who come and say hi on this one from all kinds of plans :) Trying to get my head in the game ready to officially start at sw...

I was convinced you'd lose even if it wasn't much. Ah well today is a new day and you can have a fresh new week after getting it out of your system yesterday. I remember you saying the md is there this week hope it goes quickly for you sweets xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hiya Em just wondering how you are? xx

Aww em we all do it. You can't be 100% all of the time and the rest of your week was really good so don't be too harsh on yourself. Did you weigh today? Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

We're slaves to them but it's us who gives them the power over us and how we feel about ourselves so we are our own worst enemies. You've been an angel all week and I just know you'll be wiggling on Sunday lol xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

It doesn't make sense at all but you've been so good all week I just know Sunday hasn't ruined it for you. Good luck resisting pizza, you're a stronger woman than me if you do!! Food sounds tasty as always and you're doing great with so much exercise. You're in the zone girl :) xx Sent from...

It will you've done great all week one day won't ruin things for you xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Step away from the scales. Don't peek until Sunday and you'll have a nice surprise. How's the tummy today? xx

They'll get all the attention they've been missing when you're better and they'll hate you for it lol Wales is awesome and you've got a local to show you around xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

The weather is being so kind I've spent the day in southerndown instead of working. Naughty lisa haha google it and you'll see why :) You hadn't had a wiggle this time last week either and still lost 4 so I'm sure you'll be smiling again come Sunday. Today's food looks really summery and...

No you can't she will hunt you down if you avoid her ;) xx

I always love the sound of your vegetable pie and it's a great way to get your veg in. I'm having a chicken salad wrap for lunch and I'm looking forward to it, simple but filling. Jillian is the last thing you need if you're in pain and don't overdo it with the cross trainer either madam or...

After weigh in but before the next morning is the dieters twilight zone you're right Monkey haha You've been good today so don't worry too much you've got 6 whole days of being on plan ahead of you to get another loss xx

Aww sweets you're not the first to over indulge after seeing a good loss on the scales. How many people go eat takeaway after wi at class? Loads! Just be good today food wise and to yourself. You won't have put that 4lb back on and will still get a loss this week if you keep being good. You can...

Woo hoo well done em! See you got your wiggle after all lol xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Yeah he's a lot better now thanks Hun. What's the plans for the weekend? Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Oh no that sucks we've had sunshine all day :/ I was meant to start Thursday night but Dai was so cut up coming home from a funeral that I don't want to leave him. Never seen him like that before :( xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Look at the dedication on you you're doing fab em. Hope the sun is shining with you, it's beautiful here so I'll be spending the day in the garden today xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

You'll get your wiggle on Sunday now leave those scales alone young lady :) You're doing everything right so the scales will go down but if you think you're eating too many carbs it won't hurt having less and see if it helps xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

It's been gorgeous here all day I hope it's like this all week. Yesterday was the first day I haven't had the heating on for an hour or two for months! Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

No it's bank holiday. Get out there and enjoy that yellow thing in the sky. You never know when it's going to disappear xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

You definitely worked hard so your body is just getting fitter which is what you've been wanting. That's another nsv for you. You sound like me relishing the house to yourself cos the man of the house is out. Enjoy the peace lol xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Yep it's about health isn't it. There are some things I eat now that follow the natural over processed principle but I want to eat more foods with that philosophy. Try and repair some of the damage being so overweight has done xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Boiled are fine as long as they're seasoned but I've been put right off fry light since I read somewhere about what it does to the enamel on pans. Made me wonder what it does to your insides :/ xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Cooking methods and avoiding the fat, skin, tastiest bits of meat is the same between both plans but less measuring and weighing with sw which is the bonus. Want recipes so I don't get bored and I find ways to get my 1/3 super free in every meal. I'm going to do this properly! I love the skin...

Woo hoo well done on the 2lb loss honey that's great! Loving that you're not beating yourself up over a little slip. Two pound a week all adds up and if you're achey you might be retaining water as your muscles are healing. I had scrambled egg for brekkie too and your lunch sounds so good I'll...

Went to bingo tonight with Dai his mum and my best friend. Won £50 too so worth going :) We're not religious so tomorrow will be like any other Sunday for us which will be a nice leisurely scrambled egg breakfast not the chocolate kind and catching up on tonight's episode of the following. Oh...

Ooh you can't beat a nice bit of steak. All the protein will fill you up too. Wi should be a good one for you tomorrow you've been so good all week. Anything nice planned for the weekend or just lots of chilling? Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

You've every right to be proud sweets you're doing brilliantly! Rest up and take care of that hip and enjoy the aches cos they remind you of your hard work. You sure you're eating enough today? Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

That's because you've been so focused lately your stomach capacity is shrinking already. Don't knock it sweets shows what you're doing is paying off and your body is starting to help along the willpower xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Your body knows when you've beaten it enough haha chicken salad sounds nice. I skipped lunch to go out delivering wedding invites and now I'm fighting the urge to eat everything in the fridge. Im good though, starting sw thursday and looking forward to it xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

No don't overdo it. You've done some that's the main thing. See how you're feeling tomorrow and go from there hope the sickness eases off soon chicken xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I think all that exercise entitles you to take it a bit easier for the rest of the day :) you are very dedicated today I'm proud of you! 8% body fat is crazy low is he hot? Lol xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I recommended Jillian to a friend of mine today. Couldn't believe she's never heard of 30DS!! She's quite fit anyway but wants to tone up and I said Jillian is what you need lol she's not very tall and at 10st 7lb she's classed as obese on bmi charts. That's madness cos she's a size 10 but they...

You should be ok if you'd only had 350 cals. Food looks tasty I love mushroom soup and omelettes. Nom nom. What exercise are you doing tonight? Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Portion size definitely varies from place to place it's so hard to figure out when you don't know how much oil etc is in it too. I agree with the using syns on something you might not even enjoy that would be pointless. I hope tonight is at least a bit fun I know spending time with the outlaws...

Carbs aren't bad for you if they're on plan so you still did really well. Chinese is a tricky one for dieters but I've heard chow mein isn't too bad although they might be better Ww wise I'm not sure about sw xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

If you're aching then rest. I know it's hard overcoming old habits but more exercise will do more harm than good. You'll be raring to go tomorrow when you're not aching and you feel up to it. You're doing well sunday is gonna be a good day xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Loving this positive and focused streak you're on :) avocados aren't free but like you said it's all good healthy food and the avocado is full of nutrients. Well done on 30DS too. My attempt at exercise was watching the new series of BL lol xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

never tried frozen fruit but I find frozen veg watery. They are loads cheaper mind! It's more the sauces that take the effort to cook but I might batch cook, freeze and put them in the popty ping as and when I need them xx

She is a very odd one. Didn't want him when they were together but since they split she tries to still be a part of his family. I'm more than happy for them to have photos of themselves anywhere they want to put them but I know my mum and sister hate having their photo taken just as much as I do...

Yeah you do get the books you need to follow the plan and you get access to their website too but I know how much I'll have to cook from scratch with SW so recipe books will be helpful. Will do some research and see how many syns are in the jar sauces I use now so I can still have convenience...

Not sad at all it's better to be on track and looking forward to exercise than seeing it as a chore. Keep going with it and you'll get to goal in no time. In laws are a tricky thing at the best of times but boy should start behaving! Why do they make it so easy to dislike them on times? Wedmin...

So what else is news with you chicken? Is Doug still doing good? xx

Very sad and it was so sudden too. His son turns 16 this week and it's him who I feel for the most. Bit odd having that news and then being excited because I've had my wedding invites and enjoyed sitting down and writing them all ready to be sent. Fingers crossed you do get put on gardening...

I'm trying I'm so fed up of being so big! I need to do this and not even for "the dress" anymore I can't go on feeling so awful. Horse features does all the local classes and doing it alone hasn't worked so I need to give SW a decent go. My portion sizes are a lot smaller from doing ww which is...

There's plenty worse of than me so I'm not complaining. A close friend of Dai's died last Monday he was only 39 :( Very upsetting week mixed with wedding jobs getting ticked off the list. My head doesn't know what it's feeling from one minute to the next. You sound a lot happier though, work and...

Lord help mine then haha I'm very seriously thinking about going back to a club but I can't face horse features so I might give SW a second chance xx

Yes I think so! I've been lurking just not posting as I haven't had anything positive to write diet wise and had a lot going on. Seems very quiet on mini's lately is this the lull before people start trying to get their summer body? xx

Hello young lady, nice to see you're so positive and on track. Food is looking lovely for today and well done on the exercise. Sorry I've been AWOL had a really mixed week of awfulness and wedding planning xx

At least I had presents I guess. I've had a headache since I got up this morning which is has totally got rid of my appetite. How do I keep it until I'm 10st lighter? Lol xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Another egg or two won't hurt they're good protein but chuck in a slice of toast too and you've got a lovely quick and easy tea xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Very low cal today my dear I think the protein shake would be a good idea just to give your muscles something to repair with after Jillian beasts you later. Men are so stupid why do they always hope we'll forget things they do if they don't mention them? Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Maybe he thinks his winky will drop off in some painful way? I dunno but I wasn't exactly pampered in appreciation for all I do. Maybe I need to stop doing so much and see if I'm appreciated then xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Bosses aren't much fun are they glad I don't really have one. Is steve behaving now? Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

No such thing in my house. I had presents but I also made my own breakfast did two loads of washing, hoovered and emptied and reloaded the dishwasher. He's so not domesticated and it drives me crazy xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I crumbled and had a take away last night. I wasn't cooking on Mothers Day and Dai refused to so I gave in and had take away...and a box of thorntons chocolates. Food today however is a lot better Breakfast - Dairylea light on toast Lunch - Low fat pate and some crispbreads Dinner - Sweet and...

Food looks good. I hope MD doesn't hang around all afternoon getting in your way. Not much longer to put up with him now sweets xx

Just got into bed feeling rather smug that I turned down a chinese tonight. That's never happened before! This might just be the tide turning...... Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Yay we can be roomies! I'll have a big gym and a swimming pool too so the fitness will be fun and I'll hire hot trainers to kick our butts xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Afternoon all how are we doing? I've been full of flu all week and felt like death warmed up so I've lurked but not posted inbetween naps. Food choices haven't been the best because I haven't had the energy to cook properly and have snacked on naughties but starting to feel a bit more human...

If only it did sweets. Ben and Jerry have been my best friends the last two nights. You'll be better soon and less tempted to "be naughty" tomorrow is another day xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

You're not on your own chicken. Me being poorly has led to quick tasty choices instead of healthier options that take longer to cook. You've done fab lately one night won't ruin your efforts xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Aww no :( you've been so happy lately what's work and the boy done to upset you? That belly button muscle is a pain in the bum I wonder why it keeps giving you jip? Food looks nice though xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

That's what I thought I can cope with a STS when I'm blown up like a balloon. Can't wait to get seen in the clinic and start my treatment though. Breakfast - oat so simple and a banana Lunch - low fat pate with crispbreads Tea - pizza. Got a cheese craving so I've pointed a goodfellas pizza...

Morning all. Monday again I swear the weekends are getting shorter. Had a double date at the bingo saturday and we had food there which wasn't very diet friendly but think my weeklies have covered it. Hard to point when you don't know exactly how something is cooked but it was chips, corned beef...

Behave em 4lb is fab! Well done sweets xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

It's lovely and sunny here :) Under cals should cancel out being over syns so you'll be fine but have less syns today if you're worried xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Same here first time I've risked putting washing on the line in months. So nice to see the sun and it not feel like being inside a freezer xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I'm keeping points for popcorn later and no bacon here so I went for soup xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Had scrambled egg on toast for breakfast but not sure what's for lunch. Dai wants beef casserole for tea so that's easily done with plenty of veggies. I'm fancying a sausage sarnie for lunch but need a plan b cos there's only the frozen ones here and they're not low fat xx Sent from my iPhone...

I think you'd be fab and it would have the bonus of keeping you healthy too. The weather is getting milder here is it the same with you? Salad is always more appetising in warmer weather! Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

You know what they say hun use it or lose it. I've never had it lol at least you're on the right road and trying to get it back so give it time and you'll be even fitter than you were. I think your idea of training to become a personal trainer is a fab idea. You'd be so supportive and...

Thanks em I need them today xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I'm not sure to be honest. The earlier it's diagnosed the less you suffer and easier it is to manage so I've got to keep my fingers crossed and see how things pan out xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Ah the legs got looked at tonight and it was an instant on sight diagnosis of lymphoedema:( I'm being referred to the lymphoedema clinic at the hospital to manage it but there's no cure so I'll never get my slender legs back even when I'm at goal. My gp was amazing though and supportive so while...

It's so lovely to see you back posting jemima. A small loss is an achievement because it's so hard to stay motivated after the break we all seem to take over christmas. Are you enjoying the new job? Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Woo hoo mythical evening appointment booked for 5pm tomorrow. Feeling very optimistic that I'll get taken seriously this time too. Yay! xx

Well done you! Definitely need smaller clothes sweets even if they will only be temporary ones until you need smaller sizes again xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Pmsl you sounded like Jeremy clarkson when e introduces the stig then! Think of me at 8 while I'm swearing at the constant engaged tone. S&s is the Tesco healthy living stuff in a jar. Only 3 points too which is nothing really and I just add skinless chicken and extra water chesnuts cos I love...

I would stay fat for Dean does that make me a horny old goat? Hahaha xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I can say no to drink very easily so I'm lucky with that one. I think I'm gonna store it in my dads garage anyway so it will be out of sight out of mind. I had two crusty rolls for lunch don't worry about it being light lol decided on s&s for tea very quick and easy and low in points :) The...

It was jensens birthday yesterday I think or the day before maybe that's why you were dreaming about him? Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Afternoon lovelies. I'm having a very lazy day today and not getting much work done at all. I did try and hoover earlier but it isn't working right so can't do much with it until Dai looks at it so I ordered a load of wine for the wedding instead. The joy of us having it at the venue we chose is...

Don't be nervous you'll be fine. Got my fingers crossed for you anyway though :) xx

I know this week is dragging isn't it? I'll win the Euromillions tonight and then I can retire to a life of luxury and not worry about what day it is. Food looks yummy and you're eating enough for once. Do you think the headache is stress? Might be worth having a very relaxing bubble bath after...

The hotpots are my favourite I don't touch the lasagne though. Bleurgh! I don't like fixed seating but while I can see that it makes sense in some ways (getting the most seats into an area and no tidying them up when people move them) the majority of the people there last night were older and...

Naughty boy I meant although I did have takeaway Friday. It's so annoying having to repeat yourself I hope you're friends again soon arguing sucks xx

Always good to mix it up a bit. Not :/ I don't like it when you argue he's meant to be a good boy, why don't they just behave? I've had a naughty one this weekend too but I'm good if just a bit tired. It's Monday so it's expected haha xx

Monday again folks where does the weekend go? So last night I went to bingo and it's strengthened my resolve a bit. All the seating is fixed and when you have a big belly like me that isn't great. I fitted in but only just and I wasn't comfortable all night. I did enjoy myself and want to go...

Morning lovely. Sorry I've been quiet had a very lazy weekend. Food is looking very nice today but not liking the big fight with boy :( Apart from the lack of sleep are you ok? xxx

They don't know my leg is leaking and if I'd take time off work i would get in sooner to be fair but it annoys me that those of us who aren't retired/unemployed get the short straw when it comes to appointments. 48hrs now that I've had water leaking out of the leg that one doctor was adamant was...

Me again stalking your thread in the hope that you've been lurking and reading posts. I hope you're feeling better and will be back posting soon, we're missing your posts xx

Yesterday was half successful. No stodge as such was eaten but I did eat a muller corner and think "stuff how many points it is" So I'm trying to get in to see my doctor because my leg is leaking water but do you think I can get an evening appointment so I can go after work? Um no! Been told to...

Lovely to have you back charley and I'm glad you enjoyed your cruise. I get married a few weeks before you and I've got deadline fever too. When will we learn that we're just not going to lose 4lb every week eh? Looking forward to seeing you posting more and I'll try and join you with the slow...

Girly afternoon was lovely but started with Pizza Hut buffet. Whoops! Christian grey was good company though actually looking forward to the second instalment even though so many reviews said this first one is rubbish. Not as raunchy as I thought either. Back to being good tomorrow and I'm...

Id love to be in the 24's let alone 14's lol you're doing fab I'm very proud of you xxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Good luck for weigh in xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I'm going to see fifty shades but going in the afternoon so I won't miss the boys. Having a girly afternoon for a change but no lunch out cos I'm treating myself to chocs for the film xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Very quiet but I like it that way. You're so good still exercising when you're so sleepy. You'll be looking good for centreparcs ;) xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

They're really random. Not lovely spn ones but not horrible ones either. I'll get an early night tonight and try not to fall asleep in the cinema tomorrow xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Feeling much better today cheers lovely. Friday was a bad day but things have eased off a lot now. Tired though, I seem to be having really vivid dreams that don't make much sense and I'm waking up feeling like I haven't really slept. Still things could be worse so I should stop whinging lol xx

I don't always show the same restraint but you'll get there hun I'm sure. We can't all be good all the time all we can do is try eh? xx

Good morning gorgeous girlie! Food looks fab today and you do seem very focused. I'm liking on plan Emma but not loving tired Emma. Poor Steve being on a promise for 30DS most men get promises for other activities hahaha Good weekend? xx

Happy friday ladies. I say happy but Mother Nature is being a bit@h and I've been glued to the sofa all morning with my hot water bottle. Food for today isn't going to be great as I've already eaten a fruit & nut but porridge for breakfast and we hotpot with veg for lunch isn't so bad. Sent...

Your immune system needs a kick in the pants it's always letting germs in. Rest up this afternoon and worry about exercise when you're up to it xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Ooh you should have it was lovely. Don't have lamb often cos it's quite fatty but I really enjoyed and watched the winchesters while I ate it. Heaven! Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Today's food... Breakfast - oat so simple Lunch - ham, cheese and lettuce sarnie Dinner - roast lamb, boiled potatoes, carrots, sprouts, cabbage and gravy Snack - Apple, banana and quavers Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hahahaha loving the hat and poncho combo! That would be hilarious :-D Not looking enough substance to brekkie but your tea sounds lush. Hope the MD has to dash off early and doesn't ruin too much of your day xxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Here to sub :) x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Stuff the MD he's making you redundant the least he can do is let you work in comfort! Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Might bung a banana in there somewhere but it's quite filling with all the cucumber and lettuce. Pancakes were so good last night but there's still a packet in the cupboard calling me. I hope they shut up soon ;) xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Saturday? Where did you think the rest of the week had gone? Lol my midweek is feeling sleepy I want a nap and for Mother Nature to do one. Soup sounds like a yummy alternative xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Didn't post yesterday's food but it looked like this.... Breakfast - Dairylea light on toast Lunch - Reduced fat farmers pate with crispbreads Dinner - Beef casserole, boiled potatoes,carrots, cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower Pancake damage - 4 pancakes (pre packed not cooked at home) with...

You haven't tempted me don't worry I was having them anyway lol I've thought of giving crisps up for lent but I don't think I could. I'm such an addict xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Oh yeah I'm deffo more mindful and it stops me eating 2-3 of something instead of one and being aware of how many calories and points are in something is often enough to make me choose a healthier option more times than not xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

That's not your fault it was reflex so it doesn't count :) No I'm not outdoorsy unless it involves a hot tub or a barbecue so I feel your pain. Still if they're paying its a few days away at least xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I was very naughty over the weekend but I'm back to being good today. Had a lovely weekend so I can't complain xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Yep and its a tough one to break but we're trying at least. It would be so much worse if we gave up xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I've never been but a friend has been to the one in Holland when she was younger and she only enjoyed the cycling. I think places like that are more for kids than adults. France is an option but I'd love to take the kids on a plane. Dai has never been abroad either so once the wedding is out...

Me too! I tell him this and he says he'll make more of an effort but never does. It really makes me feel quite poop about myself too and while it's not his fault that I react this way but my snacking in the evening and needing a treat food wise is how I reward myself for my hard work and cheer...

Centre parcs is nice isn't it no matter what the weather because it's in a giant climate controlled bubble or did I dream that? A villa would be perfect but not until I fit on a plane without taking up half someone elses seat and needing a seatbelt extender. My parents always hire villas and a...

All the time. Hoovering no because he does that really well but dishes or anything actually cleaning related then yes especially if it's the kitchen I can't stand that being dirty. Weekends are my biggest bug bear because he just wants to enjoy not working and be waited on hand and foot and...

There should be a bikini with a wetsuit lol Where are you going? I keep seeing holidays abroad and wanting to go but I refuse to go until I know I will enjoy it by swimming and sunbathing. Until then it's UK hols but not for long! I'm worse when I don't plan because that leaves too much room...

No it doesn't and feeling like a slave does nothing for my self esteem but he does have to work outside in all weathers while I work at home in the warm so he's not a complete ogre as much as I like to make him look like one. Big plus too is I know things are done properly not that I'm a control...

Organisation does help, I make better choices when I plan my meals in advance. You can do a few stone in that time if you're good and regardless of weight exercise will help tone you too so you'll feel better in that hot tub. When we went away in October that was the first time I had been in...

We can do it and I'm the same as you, heavier than the start but we can't think about the past because it will make us feel rubbish and suck the motivation out of us. Every day we just have to be good for that day and make good choices. There will be hiccups but we will get there! xx

I'm lucky if he puts his own plate in the dishwasher and if I ask him to do anything by hand because the dishwasher is mid cycle chances are I have to go back and do it again anyway cos he is rubbish at dishes. He refuses to change the sheets because he reckons he can't do it and a kingsize is...

Dai does the bins, never even tries to make me do them but his mum lives next door and he does hers too so he can't get out of it. Does fec! all else mind haha xx

It was a bit of a shock to the system but I can't keep him a baby forever as much as I want him to go back to being my little soldier :( Being a woman has some serious drawbacks and we don't get a choice in the matter. I know how you feel about being behind but think where we would be if we...

He did well fair play considering he is so unromantic the rest of the year haha xx

Oh no that's awful timing having those two together. I was naughty this weekend too but you can't feel guilty for enjoying romance or eating less healthy when you're poorly. I hope you're feeling better soon sweets :/ You always make me want peanut butter and your dinner sounds very nice. I...

You're still doing well Em how did you find Valentines day? Any temptations or were you good and stuck to points? x

I'm such a daddy's girl even now and if he behaved with me the way her dad does I would be crushed! Your dad needs shooting for talking about you like that too, it's not on. Your Aunt sounds fab, I'm not close like that with any of mine but that could be because there are so many of them and so...

I know he doesn't get it from me! He had his first proper date on Saturday bless him even made sure she was on the bus before eh came home. How's the smoothie challenge going? xxx

Haha I used to tell Kelly that she was my feeder. She always used to bring me naughty goodies (ironic!) and tell me that one wouldn't hurt but she's leaning the WW way now she wants to lose a few pounds herself. I don't often do desert after meals and I'm more savoury too but my cake is out of...

She's done a couple and in one she's wearing something green, think it's her top but she dances with her skinny male friend. She is on the look out and I can vouch for that I've never struggled to meet men no matter what weight i've been but he seems really down on her weight and she worships...

She has PCOS and regularly sees her doc who has told her on camera that it's better to be fit and fat than thin and unfit. She's really funny but her dad is really on her case about losing weight because he thinks she won't meet the right kind of man at her weight. Okay then! She can really move...

Was that what you had with the evil sponge? Double cream is gorgeous I like it with my chocolate fudge cake that I make. Gorgeous but so calorific! My mate came to see me Friday night and instead of her usual oh look i just happened to buy cream cakes in town today she bought me frozen WW...

It's brilliant isn't it, it's like your body just takes over and moves all by itself. Talking of which have you seen Whitney: Fat Girl Dancing? It's a new show on TLC and it's a really honest look at obesity from someone who weighs 380lbs but she won't let it stop her doing what she wants to...

I've been dancing with the hoover and shaking my thang as I was polishing. I'll be mopping the floors when mucky boots have gone away after Dai gets in from work so I'm getting some cardio in today. LL Cool J is on now my spotify list is bonkers. Can't beat a bit of Foreigner though or Journey! xx

It's the best kind of creamy too isn't it, the fat is a healthy one which is what you want. Well not all the time sometimes I want the unhealthy kind in a kebab but we won't go there when you're being so good! xx

If you vary it then it might be less boring and easy to stick to (she says when she hardly changes her food every week lol) You know I've never eaten an avocado....xx

Weekdays have their benefits mostly Tuesday because SPN is on but also cos I get the house to myself all day while everyone is out and it's lovely. I'm singing Paolo Nutini as loud as I like today with nobody to tell me to shut up. Bliss! xx

You're braver than me, first thing in the morning would be the most likely time for me to hurl as soon as it hit the back of my throat haha What kind of ingredients are you going to use? I'm sure starting the day so well will make you much more likely to say no to stodge xx

Oooh you're going to be like Superwoman come the summer. I'm proud of you and the effort you're putting in. Don't think I could do the smoothie challenge but well done you for giving it a go. Once you start having all that goodness it might well spur you on not to poil it by putting crap in your...

Not bad at all. This is the latest finish from work I've had all week so I'm really chilled out this week. Glad it's Friday though, no 6am alarm tomorrow. yay! xx

Well the beef casserole went down a storm last night, that's added to our list of favourites :( I'm making lamb hotpot tonight another one that I think will hit the spot. I had a slip last night, not a huge one but I had a bag of doritos and some giant white choc buttons. The doritos were a...

Ah you poor dab. Freeze the soup and the sauce so they don't go to waste and you won't feel as bad. It's not nice coming home from work then having to cook and the only other option is something less healthy which defeats the purpose. Hopefully we'll have some nicer weather soon cos if you're...

Glad you're keeping me in check I don't always do a good job of it lol it's cooking now and Smelling lurvely xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Evenings are my enemy too. It's when I'm sat watching tv I start wanting to pick. Not feeling any better today then lovely? What's getting you down? Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Ooh yes the casserole will be nice and filling and I always have loads of veg with meals like that :) xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Morning my lovelies. Hope you're all doing well? I've had a great week so far, all my work has been done by 12 so I've had very lazy afternoons watching Judge Rinder and Tipping Point haha Food wise I've been good too, yesterday was porridge for breakfast, ham salad sarnie for lunch and a...

Yep quite often have those days. Never wear a bra at home if I can help it part of me wishes I had a teeny set of boo blahs so I could get away with it all the time but H cups need reigning in most of the time :/ What filling did you go for after? I had ham salad but then treated myself to an...

Aww you poor thing, arguing with your mum is never nice but then again neither is being force fed! Food for today looks really yummy and don't feel bad about being half good yesterday like you said you exercised so that will counteract any "naughty" food. Why are you feeling rubbish, not...

How are things Bea? Is John home yet? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins