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Good luck at group Jo, you can do it xxxx I've been really unwell in hospital with norovirus so feeling awful. Getting back to it as soon as I feel well.

Hi Jo, Hipps and everyone else on here, Sorry i've been MIA...Had lots going on but managed not to put lots of weight on thank goodness, now i just need to concentrate on losing some again! Been catching up on your diary Jo and you are doing well considering and should be really proud of...

Thanks lovely lady, and yes it's nice not to have put on...i have been trying so hard not to!! The job is good, only just getting in to it but i think i'm going to like it:) Have a great weekend and look forward to hearing all your wedding plans as things progress:Dxxxx

Just checking in to see how your doing CT, bet your really busy with your amazing wedding and travelling plans :) Hope you back posting soon, i've been MIA since before xmas, not been feeling that motivated but am back now, luckily i managed not to gain so that's good. Take care and hopefully...

Hi Lovely, Catching up on diaries as i've been M.I.A.:rolleyes: You sound really positive and how exciting you are getting nearer to the wedding organising the drink and stuff:)Hope your legs ok, sure it will be xx I've not had the best start to the year but managed not to gain.....now i must...

Hi MC, Just seen your photos, what a difference!! you must be so proud:Dxxx Just having a catch up as i have been neglecting my diary as there has been a lot going on. Will be checking in more often now as i work towards that 5 stone off, not had the best start to the year but managed a small...

Dear Diary been missing in action for a while so sorry not to have posted...Started a new job which has been exhausting, plus doing the house and one thing and another, kept meaning to post but didn't!:rolleyes: I'm not back with a huge weight loss but have managed to lose a little bit and not...

Well dear diary, i've been ill for 6 weeks and am only just gettting over the severe bronchitis but still in pain with the siaticia...it's not been the best end to what has been far from the best year! But there is a whole new year ahead of me on the horizon where i hope to do much better, feel...

Hi Honey, dropping by to wish you a wonderful christmas and an even better new year - you will get there i know you will xxxx

Dropping by to wish you a wonderful christmas and a great new year MC. I've not been well but am on the mend now and looking forward to a better year where i really lose some serious weight. All the best to you xxxx

Hi Everyone, Just dropping in to wish you all a wonderful christmas and a great New Year. Hope your ok Jo, hopefully catch up in the New Year, lets hope it's a better one for us all! xxxx

Well done Jo xx I'm still ill with severe bronchitis and now have sciatica so am in agony....can't hardly move and on lots of painkillers, steroids and anti-biotics etc so don't think i'll be totally back on track for a while yet as it's really done me in and i can't get my head around SW at the...

Can't wait to see losses on this page again! Still really unwell and been diagnosed with bronchitis so not been in the right place in my head. Will get there, but it just seems one thing after the other at the moment, hopefully there will be some big changes next year and I am still sure I'm...

Struggling too Jo, so I know how you feel. I am still ill which has made things worse, so I really need a big kick up the bum myself soon. You have done so well despite all you've been through so I KNOW you will do it...sending a huge dose of determination and a big hug xxxxxx

Hi everyone, this forum has got so quiet!! Come back Ellie!! Hope your ok Jo?? Don't desert us Hipps!! I'm still plodding on...currently ill with a horrible chesty flu virus and feel awful so not great for the food intake:mad: Planning to be back properly in the 21's by xmas though, then really...

I know the feeling all too well....sending you a huge hug and a magical sprinkle of determination....you can and WILL do what you need to do, I have every faith in youxxxxxx

Got a horrible chesty/flu virus so feel awful. So looking forward to getting on with losing this weight, I know I'm going to do it as no matter what I stay strong in my mind that I am going to finish this NO MATTER WHAT!! Plannibg to get back in to the 21's properly by xmas, have a couple of...

That's great Hipps..you deserve it xxxx

Hi Hipps, well done on your loss...every little helps! And Jo well done you it's a great loss but sorry you've been ill xx I've managed another STS this week, a lot has been going on and I had a spa day yesterday for my sisters 40th which involved afternoon tea...lovely but very...

SOTM is great Hipps:D well done you!!! I'd just love to get back in the 21's at the moment, let alone the 19's!! I'll get there though, no one said this was going to be easy, but if I don't give up which I wont, I know it's inevitable I'll get to that 18st target next year. You are doing so...

Hope you have a fantastic time in Norway, I bet it will be magical!!! xxx

STS this week, but that's ok. Onwards and downwards...

I STS this week but that's ok. HUGE CONGRATS JO!!! AMAZING you must be so proud:Dxxx

Thanks B.Bird, glad your doing well, we'll get therexx

Sorry you had a rough weekend Jo, I hope things improve soon...must be so tough. WELL DONE on your lb off, you'll get that 4st for xmas your so determined you can't fail xxx

Whats a pound to you, you'll soon have that off! Glad you enjoyed your weekend away and your new start sounds good, I'm sending you loads of luck Hipps...you will get that 50lb off...what an inspiration! xxx

Thanks Scarlet, Not feeling great still, but i'll get there:) nice to have lost this week, hope your doing ok xx

2lb off this week so going in the right direction:) How are you doing Jo and Hipps? Hope your ok Jo, and managing to light another bauble or so on your tree xxxx

2lb off this week so going in the right direction:) Looking forward to lighting up more baubles on my tree as we count down to xmas!

What a difference! Bev you look so good and so slim!!! Huge congratulations gorgeous lady xxxxxxxxx

What an inspiration you are Bev, and you always have the knack of saying just the right thing:) No matter how much your weight loss changes you, you'll always be a lovely person...have a great weekend gorgeous lady xxx

Well done sarahlou 9lb off is amazing!! Nice to see more people on this forum as it was getting a bit quiet. Hope your ok Jo? Chin up and speak soon xx

Aaaah thanks Bev, all that you say makes sense, you have knack of saying exactly the right thing and your words are always much appreciated. I'm determined to do this and you saying the fact that I'm still on here and still thinking about weight loss during the tough times must mean I really...

Thanks MC, In all honesty the trouble with me is that I'm a food addict and a terrible emotional eater and have been for most of my life. At times I really struggle with food and automatically want to turn to comfort food when something REALLY stressful or REALLY upsetting happens(and sadly this...

It's hard to face up to it when you get stuck, but pretending all is well makes it so much worse in the end, and coming on here is the only place I can own up as I do it from home, so having you and others who understand is so important cos I know you've all been there and we're all plodding...

Thanks Hipps, kind words much appreciated, and your right about taking it one day at a time and not thinking to far ahead, will try and do that and hope to report better things next Monday! xxxx

Thanks Scarlet, lovely words much appreciated as always xx We can and WILL do this, and then we'll be so proud of ourselves can look back at all of this with a big smile on our faces knowing we'll never have to deal with it again:D

Confession time...realised my scales were not working yesterday(think batteries were running out) as when I re-checked today I've actually gained over 4 lb this week through comfort eating:sigh: Had a really hard time lately with one thing and another and losing my dog and my emotional eating...

Another week is here already here and confession time... I've gained nearly 4 pounds this week through comfort eating...been really awful food wise in the last few weeks because of all the upset of losing the dog, managed to lose a pound last week but now it's well and truly caught up with me...

Welcome to the new ladies and good luck on your journeys...you can do it! xxx Jo, so glad you are hanging in there, as you say what kills you makes you stronger and you are proving what an amazing person you are to be dealing with all of this and still coping well....hope all good things are...

Loving your tree Hipps!!! Well done you, congratulations:Dxxxxxx

Hi Jo, Thanks lovely, it's nice when people understand as they love dogs themselves, yes it's hearbreaking, we lost both of our girls this year as Bella our Bichon Frise died suddenly in Feb now Mollie our Sprocker Spaniel has just gone, so it's been a bit of a bad time recently but they will...

Love your new green shiny MC...congratulations!!! 4 stone off is a great achievement and you should be so proud!! :D xxxx

Know the feeling lovely and often wish my brain was not connected in any way to my stomach so no matter how I felt I could eat ONLY the right things..if only! it will pass and you'll be back on it in no time,...love the sound of your hot tub extravaganza!!:Dxx

They will Scarlet, thanks xxx Hope your doing well:)

I'm up and down too Hipps, what with one thing and another so I know what you mean, but am hoping to light up lots of those baubles before Christmas! You are doing really well and so much faster than me :rolleyes: won't be long and you'll be in the 19's which must feel great. I'll get there...

I'm hanging in there Hipps, managed 1lb off this week too but was glad to colour that bauble in on my tree!! Still no Ellie so I'm guessing we won't be hearing from her anytime soon :( Come back Ellie! xxx Glad your still doing well Hipps xxx

Thanks MC, and yes a pound off a week would all go towards the bigger picture, hopefully when I get back in my stride I'll manage a bit more than that most weeks but every little helps!

Oh and Jo I forgot to say CONGRATULATIONS on 3 stone award!!!:Dxxx

Hi MC, your dogs are so gorgeous...love that you spoil them on their birthdays (and all year round no doubt!) we used to do that with our girls Mollie and Bella. As you know we had to say goodbye to Mollie a few weeks ago(thanks for your kind message, much appreciated x)miss her so much but she...

Thanks for that MC, much appreciated xx I have managed a small loss of 1lb this week, so have lit up the first bauble on my weight loss xmas tree countdown! Re-focused now as I HAVE to get on with this if I've a any hope of being healthy enough for a family next year. I know I can do it, and...

Hi everyone, and welcome to all the new people who have joined....good luck!! Just read your shocker of a news flash Jo, hope everything sorts itself out, and well done you for being so brave...sending you a great big hug xxx My weigh in day is today and I managed a small loss this week of 1lb...

Thanks Scarlet, means a lot xx

Welcome Starla, I do it from home too and coming on here REALLY makes a great difference, good luck xx

Hi everyone hope your all doing well, sorry I've been quiet...we had to have our wonderful dog put to sleep which was horrendous as she was my precious little girl and so much part of the family. As some of you know she had developed a horrible condition called megesophagus about 9 months ago...

Sadly it's been an awful week last week, as after 9 months of having a horrible condition which she coped so well with(but was really stressful for us) my wonderful dog got really ill suddenly and we had to make the dreaded decision and finally have her put to sleep, she was so much part of the...

Oh good Hipps...Looking forward to all our trees groaning under the weight of all those beautiful coloured baubles by xmas!

Just made my tree Jo....looking forward to seeing loads of yours and my baubles all lit up by Christmas:D xx

10% is wonderful Hipps!!! well done you:Dxxx

Hi Jo, I fear your right about Ellie, she's been missing for so long now I don't see what else it can be either...hope she comes back to us at some stage. I LOVE your Christmas tree idea!! I'm going to make myself one with lots of 1lb baubles I think it will really help me as I love loads of...

Thanks MC, will do xxx

Hi C.T. WOW your not far off the 16's now what an inspiration you are!! I must give myself a kick up the bum as I've just got back from holiday and all in all put on 5lb AAAAAGH so now I'm out of the 21's AGAIN I see to keep yo yoing around there and it's getting really annoying! Still...

That's great news MC I reckon you'll be in the 21's for sure!! xx

Hi S. Bovril lover too, and agree about salads not hitting the mark - especially in the winter!! I'm planning lots of casseroles and stuff like that and baked potatoes with chilli. Looks like your doing ok, and counting the days down to your lovely wedding, it is so nice to have that to plan and...

Thanks Scarlet, hoping to get back in to it again this week and get those 5lb holiday treats gain off!!! Hope your doing well still lovely, about to check your diary xx

Managed to add to that 1lb gain as I was officially still on my hols :rolleyes: But now have a clear run between now and Christmas so am going to see how many pounds I can shift by then once I get back in the zone this week. Am still determined that I WILL get to that 18 stone target in the...

Have gained a bit more than 1lb now as was still officially on my hols! :rolleyes: Now to try and get properly back in to it again and start to shift some pounds. Got a clear run between now and Christmas so hope to manage a good loss by then! Am determined to really start shifting those pounds...

Welcome Lil Miss onwards and downwards xx

Still a lb in the right direction Jo so well done(especially considering the circumstances), you'll be getting that award and in to the 19's in no time xx

Try no to worry about you mum MC, I know it's hard no to but I'm sure she'll be fine and feel like a new women after her knee op(my nan had severe rheumatoid arthritis and had to have lots of joint replacements including both knees done, always helped her a lot). Good luck with w.I. xxxx

Thanks MC, back now and managed to only gain a pound on my holidays:) which I'm shocked by!! I did limit my treats, did lots of walks and kept active which must have helped. Now I'm still officially on holiday until next week(still having a big of what I fancy) but after that it's a clear run...

Thanks Jo..onwards and downwards xxx

Hi lovely ladies...I'm back off my hols! Really pleased as despite a few holiday treats(cream teas..yum yum and fish and chips yum yum!!:rolleyes:) the scales say I've only gained a pound which I'm happy about as I expected it to be more..normally I'd have gained half a stone LOL!! I did try...

Thanks MC and Scarlet :)xxx Catch up soon after my hols, hope you both have a great couple of weeks.

Thanks Hipps, great advice, much appreciated...sensible but don't deprive sounds good to me:) Well done on only putting on 1/2lb that will blow off you for next week LOL!!! Still no Ellie on the scene, I wonder where she has got to? Hopefully all is well. Have a good few weeks xxx

Hey CT, know what you mean about cold!!! and I'm off on my summer hols tomorrow:rolleyes: think i'll need to bring my winter coat LOL! Looks like your doing really well still..soon be in the 16's! Enjoy snuggling up under the duvet with Chris..sounds perfect:D

Thanks S. deff. sounds like you deserve your cake!!! xx

Just catching up M.C. your fry up and strawberries look delish!!! How exiting that SW predict 6st by November:D Your doing so well and should be so proud xx I'm off on my hols tomorrow for a week or so (depending on the weather, it's tipping it down and were going away to the west country in...

Well done on the 1lb off Scarlet, have a great birthday and enjoy..it's only once a year!! I love body shop stuff so hope you do well with that:) I'm off on my hols for a week or so now...managed to get 2 1/2 off this week so just hope I don't put loads on with holiday treats as I really can't...

2 1/2lb off this week so I'm officially back in the 21's:D Really pleased to be back there, only trouble is I'm off on my annual hols tomorrow for a week or so...it's tipping it down at the moment and I'm going away in my caravan to the west country, gorgeous summer so far and then when my hols...

2 1/2 lb off this week so I'm now back to the 21's just:D Really pleased to be back there! Off on my holidays tomorrow for a week or so depending on the weather..at the moment it's tipping it down and we're going away to the west country in our caravan! a great summer so far and now it's time...

Good luck for W.I. tomorrow Hipps, I'm off my hols on Tuesday for a couple of weeks and am planning damage limitation as I really can't afford to put loads on like I normally do! Been wondering where Ellie is to??:( Hope she's ok xxx

Well done on your great loss Jo...amazing! :D xxx

I think your goals are doable, you've been doing so well I expect you'll get to the 21's before me at this rate!! xx

We'll both be there in no time hopefully M.C.:)

Hi M.C. Food looking gorgeous as always...as are you in your pics, i could DEF. see you getting smaller in each pic, WELL DONE YOU!!!:D I s.t.s. this week as i knew i would due to having a bad knee and not getting my normal exercise:mad: Still determined to make it in to that 21 VERY SOON as it...

Thanks S, I've just been in your diary!! xxx

Hey Scarlet, Love the sound of your rustic fete wedding theme...gorgeous!!! Just go with your heart on the invites, i went for a vintage theme with mine and did them myself, took ages!! I'm sorry about your weekend, emotional eating is so hard to shake BUT the great thing is you recognise it...

It will pass gorgeous lady, we all get like this, especially when we have looked forward to something that doesn't happen or turns out crap, i get really miserable if this happens so your not the only one! Just seen how much you weight now, you are going so well and it must be great to know you...

Well I S.T.S this week which I expected. I've had a bad knee and not been feeling well this last week so I haven't been doing my walking and food has been ok but not great. Still determined to move on with my journey and get back to the 21 room which keeps JUST eluding me(my own fault)! just...

Still no Ellie...:( Hope your ok xxx

I'll get there Jo, just need to focus a bit more and do more exercise(had a bad knee in the last few weeks) and i'll be there!! WELL DONE it must be great, I can't wait to see a 20 not a 20 something in front of my weight.:) Hope everyone is doing well, I S.T.S. this week, but I expected too as...

How are you doing Ellie? hope all is well xx

5lb off WOOHOO!!! Well done Jo, your doing great!!:D

Just catching up lovely lady, HUGE WELL DONE on the 4lbs off...you really showed her!! So proud of you xx

Good Luck Scarlet xx

Hi Lovely Ladies, hope your all doing well on this wet and windy Monday!!! As suspected I gained 1lb, but knew I would as I had heavy period and also I've hurt my knee so haven't been walking/exercising as I should have been last week. I don't mind as i had such a great loss last week and...

Sorry to hear about your car Jo, b*******! Well done on the 1lb off especially as you felt you wouldn't lose, I have * week too and am not expecting to lose a thing!! Like your link..so far I've lost the same as 6 steam irons!! Ha ha:)

That old devil emotional eating AAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH! I know exactly what you mean, anything can trigger it. I think your snack box idea is a good one, fill it with all the things you like but will not be off track, planning ahead is the key for me too, if I plan ahead it's ALWAYS better. Enjoy...

Hi M.C., I'm sure weight does effect our periods - I used to have horrendous ones when I was at my heaviest and they were not that regular either, and I'm pretty sure weight is the reason I've not been able to have a family so far, mine are regular now, I'm really hoping I may just have time...

Better in than out! Keep up the good work xx

Will get a set of 3 Ellie and start off slowly...my wings couldn't take too much flapping to start with LOL!! I think we do prepare ourselves, and sometimes we get a nice surprise, I don't think I will on Monday as I normally find period makes me bloated and feel fatter:mad:

Got * week, so feel bloated and have tummy cramps etc etc what joy:rolleyes: but other than that I'm good thanks lovelyxx Really proud of you, love your attitude and I KNOW how hard emotional eating is to resist when something has p88888d you off, so you have proved that you have the strength to...

How are you doing Mrs M? x

Feeling bloated today too Jo, also got * week, what joy! I feel bloated and don't anticipate a great loss on Monday but you never know..have a good day:)

Oh Ellie, stupid technology, how annoying:mad: But anyway lovely lady I love that your not going anywhere without me...means a lot x I agree we need to stick together on our longer than usual journeys, and as you say NOONE else understands in the same way, especially when we gain or get stuck...

So glad your feeling better today..i love your attitude!!! I'd change class if she gives you anymore crap, it's hard enough trying to lose weight without this sort of rubbish from her:mad: Forget the cow and move on if she annoys you again. AND I forgot to say last night CONGRATULATIONS on...

Thats the spirit..with that great attitude you just can't fail! xx

Hey Scarlett, sorry you had a crap time at group, your leader sounds like she needs to learn a few things - most of all about the way she speaks to people! I know exactly how it feels when you have worked really hard and expected a much bigger loss, it's horrible, but it sounds as though you...

That is brilliant M.C!!!! Well Done You:D:D and congratulations on your certificates too, you must be well chuffed. Also think you'll be a great greeter and I bet you'll enjoy it too, you go girl! xxx

I love True Blood, especially the bits he's in:D!! Will keep fingers crossed for your W.I. xx

Jo, I think the way you've worked out your weight loss based on 2lb a week is a good way of doing it, you have an end to your journey in place then, I kind of did this but think I may need to re-adjust my timings to account for my diversion LOL!!!

HA HA, it would have to be Alexander Skarsgard for me:p Mind you I don't think I could face him seeing me all red and sweaty lol!!! Good luck for W.I. lovely xxx

Hi L, Lovely to see you here, your taller like me and similar amount to lose...makes me feel I'm not an alien LOL! 50lbs by Christmas is a big challenge..good for you, you go girl!! You went from 23st to 13st in 2 years which is amazing, so you know you can do it and must be an expert...any...

I'm game if you are!!!;)

Yep I think for me it's going to be slowly but SURELY..it took me years to get this big so if it takes a while to get smaller so be it, hopefully though by the end of next year I'd like to have made a huge dent it and be almost there because of wanting to be a mum. Just checked out the Bingo...

You never know Jo, I don't expect another loss like that one next week, which is fine, especially as my time of the month just arrived today which never helps:mad: To be honest after the 'diversion' I've had due to moving house stress etc I'd be really happy to just get back to losing a pound...

Thanks lovely ladies... Jo, Ellie and Hipps for your most kind congratulations:D...do feel good to have lost something again at last, slightly concerned it was so much though cos it probably means i'll STS next week, I hope to lose a pound or so..that would be great, but we'll see. Like the...

Yep Scarlet, it ALL adds up so i'll take whatever I can get!! x

Catching up with your diary lovely...Happy belated birthday glad you enjoyed it! Your food is looking lovely as always:) Know what you mean about false nails, job to do anything in them LOL!! Keep up the good work, your doing great xx

Catching up on your diary gorgeous..Well done for getting back on track so well Scarlet, you can do it!! Glad you legs are getting back to normal, as you say sometimes these little health scares give us the kick up the bum we need, horrible as they are. I am looking forward to seeing your weigh...

Thanks M.C. and Scarlet, I think it was just the boost I needed, I know next week I won't lose as much but I'd be so happy if I can lose 1-2lb a week from now on:D Hope you are both doing well xxx

That's great Jo...congratulations:D And please keep crossing those fingers, I need all the help I can get LOL!!! Better go and buy that scratch card as well;) xx

Hi AmyDollBee, lovely to see you here, thanks for subbing xx

I managed to lose 5 1/2lb this week:D Really chuffed. FINALLY back on track which feels great. Made myself do lots of exercise which really made a difference, so I must keep doing more to move my big bum!! Don't expect to lose that much again for a while but it feels good, would be happy with a...

Glad you enjoyed the delights on your weekend away Ellie.....got to be done and whats 1.5lbs to you, you'll laugh in its face!!:p 3lb off is great Jo, well done you! and keeping those fingers crossed must have worked as I have lost 5 1/2lb this week:D most I've lost for ages so I was surprised...

Hope your doing ok, any news from the docs. about your legs? xx

Ellie..I think you need to send some of your good luck my way and stop hogging it all to yourself!!:p But seriously what a good week your having, I love it when that happens:D

Thanks Jo xx

Wow M.C. that sounds delicious and something I'd never though of doing(I must use my imagination with food more!!) Going to try it for sure, thanks:D xxx Choc shot sounds nice too Scarlet, never heard of it but will look in to this for sure:) Hope you are feeling better now xx

It's nice when people have faith in you Darcys Mummy! thanks for congratulating me on STS but I really must start losing again now!! heres hoping for next week;)Like the sound of your SW KFC, must look that up and make it. Ellie..glad you got some nice mags and DVD to celebrate..will last...

Oh Ellie, what adouble serving of great news!! You'll miss hubbs after getting used to him being around, but you'll appreciate each other more when he's home:) and brilliant about your son too, good news all round I'd say:D Enjoy your philli chicken (think i'll try that one night, sounds yummy!!) xx

Aaah thanks M.C. that's a really kind offer, unfortunately my comfort foods are things that can't really be adjusted like chocolate/sweets, cake/puddings, crisps/nuts, too much white bread toasted with butter, meat(with all the fat!) all the really high syn things that I just can't have. When...

Congratulations Hipps..you are a star:) And you too Ellie, you must be chuffed to be back to your 3 stone off...well done you:) I wish I was where you are but sadly the move etc has effected me, it has really thrown me off course and I know I really have let myself down (emotional eating...

Dear Diary.. I am re-charging my efforts this week and getting back to business as I've not lost again, and I know why - still eating some of the wrong foods. I now really recognise that I've been my own worst enemy since the house move/ill dog as I've allowed the stress of that to become an...

Well done Ellie, didn't take long for you to re-claim your badge, you are doing great xx I've STS again this week, but determined to do better with my exercise this week and hope for better things next week. Enjoy your break, anything you put on you've proven that you soon get off again anyway :)

Hope all is well Scarlett and your legs go down soon xx

S.T.S this week, have been ok food wise, but due to the heat didn't do much exercise:rolleyes: hopefully i'll lose next week. Feel better that I'm more in control again now, just need to fine-tune things and make myself do some more exercise even when it's sweltering hot! Onwards and downwards....

S.T.S this week, i hoped to lose as my food was much better this week, but to be honest i think i let myself down on the exercise...so hot i didn't want to do any:rolleyes: Must do better this week. Well done on your loss Ellie, so annoying not to get it this week, but that 3 stone badge is...

Ellie..I feel your pain with the bread, it's my big love too(especially toasted with butter and marmite...my mouths watering:p). I think sometimes we just have to give in to our craving, so long as your not stuffing a whole loaf a day I'm sure it won't hurt too much...sounds like your doing...

Crikey Jo, you are firing on all cylinders!! WELL DONE YOU! :D

I get like that in the evening sometimes Ellie, extra hungry at night for some reason then I think what can I eat next!! just try to make sure it's free or low syn. Don't worry too much I expect It will pass x

One of the best feelings...enjoy your victory!

Welcome Elizabeth, and congratulations on your amazing first week loss!! You must be so chuffed!! Good luck with everything, you'll find lots of support from all the lovely ladies on here xx

Thanks Jo, lets hope we're both posting good news on here about this...would be wonderful x Will keep posted!

That's lovely to know Ellie, thanks xx I'm still hoping for my own little miracle next year if I can get enough weight off..you never know. I'm 41 now but still all working correctly apart from being so overweight so you never know I guess, and if not I'm hoping to adopt xx Hope your doing ok...

You go girl...WELL DONE YOU!:D

That's a disgrace Jo, so sorry that you were treated this way, there is no excuse for this behavoir, very rude and ignorant....we all know in the IDEAL world what weight we should be, but we don't live in the IDEAL world and they have no right to judge and be nasty...very unprofessional. I too...

Welcome Darcys Mummy...I've had a few bad weeks myself so know how you feel. Getting back on track now which feels good. Good luck with everything x

Aaaah thanks Bev, I feel a bit better this week and am really going to try and concentrate on this now for rest of the year (I think I've had one too many diversions and stress related bad weeks!), as you say once your in the zone it feels so easy, and that is what I need to get totally back to...

Sounds good Scarlet, I bet it will all look stunning, glad you didn't end up with the same as your friend, it's nice to be original and your new colours sound lovely! Enjoy the planning xxx

Thanks Hipps, wish it was more but I hope to be better next week, at least I'm back on it which is the main thing. Yes, my sofas are rather nice, feel very spoilt..no more luxuries for more for at least 10 years now LOL!! I LOVE Frys cream bars, haven't had one for ages..yum yum. You'll soon...

Thanks MelonCollie...I hope I can improve things more, but I know I'm feeling better than I was about everything so that's good. x

Will be glad when the last bit of glossing is done for sure! I've gone for a nice calming vintage grey/white, quite shabby chic and goes lovely with my new sofas:D Sounds like your super organised with the wedding..... like me when I was planning mine, I had mood boards the lot!! It's part of...

You sure did do a good job Ellie, put my loss to shame!! But at least I haven't gained and every little bit helps, still not feeling 100% yet, I know I can do a lot better, and I will. I love a good nose round the garden centre, so many nice bits I fancy when I go there...your wooden arch...

Called by for a catch up.....So happy for you Bev!! Looks like all your plans are falling it to place...and are very well deserved! Hope you enjoyed your celebrations xx

Hi Scarlet, I know how you feel, I always feel so hungry when it's my time of the month AAAAAAAAGH!! You'll doing so well, so put it behind you and move on with your plan, you'll soon be back on track. Sounds like you are doing great things with the exercise (I need to take a leaf out of your...

Just dropped by to see how you doing, your food is looking delicious M.C.!! Wish I was as organised as you are:rolleyes: I bet you will lose next week, I've STS for weeks, managed to lose 1/2lb this week, I need to get myself in gear or i'll still be in the 21's at Christmas LOL!xx

Hi Melon Collie and Scarlet, Nice to see you here. Yep it's always best to face up to things, I managed to lose 1/2 lb this week so hopefully I'm back on track and going in the right direction again:) My dog is doing ok 'touch wood', she has good days and bad days still but we have to accept...

My god Ellie..10lb!!! How on earth did you manage to lose so much!! Well done you:)...off back to the 20's now but don't take your leg our of here, we need you!!! I think your green shiney is getting closer and closer again lucky thing!! you've put me to shame, I managed to lose 1/2lb this week...

Good luck W. Tigger, hope you get the result you want x

Not too bad thanks Hipps, I've kind of had a mixed bag this week, but mainly been ok x:rolleyes: love fishcakes yum, glad your doing ok x

Welcome W.Tigger, it's lovely here, I'm shouldn't strictly be here at the moment myself as I put on a few pound recently...but my lovely ladies let me stay:D

Sorry to hear about your Nan Vixen, I was really close to my Nan so know how hard it must be for you. Try not to feel guilty, emotional eating is such a hard habit to break (I should know), you WILL get there in the end. I'm sending you a big hug x

Thanks Hipps, i'll get there...x

Ellie.....I think the sound of your cream teas and delicious cakes and sweet treats was MORE than worth it;)!! I always put on when I go on my hols, as to me if I can't eat what I want it's not a holiday!! I'm going away for my hols at the end of August so I better get my 'diversion' weight off...

So I'm finally facing up to the situation...Confession time...I've not been 100% on plan for a good few weeks now due to the stress of the house move and very ill dog which sadly has all triggered emotional eating:( I've not been dreadful but not been following the plan as I should be - and I...

You are so determined Ellie, you'll soon get that off, I've every confidence you'll have that green shiney in no time at all! x Congratulations Hipps you are shredding through those pounds and are putting me to shame! :rolleyes: Confession time now as I'm facing up to things and getting back on...

Tomorrows a whole new day....going to try come what may x

Put the takeaway down as an extended holiday indulgence...have to admit we normally have a takeaway if we get back from hol's at the weekend, then start afresh on Monday. However, if I hear of anymore though young lady i'll be getting my hob nail boots on ready to give you a large kick up the...

Thanks Ellie, I'm keeping everything crossed that she will pick up but i know I have to be realistic, but yes she has lived to be a good age at almost 14 so I'm lucky and feel proud to have had her in my life for so long :) I know what you mean about cats, I just think any pet that give gives us...

You enjoy those delicious treats Ellie, we don't get enough holidays so you make the most of it while you can! Know what you mean about * week surprises when you least want it..normally happens to me too LOL! Still not being great food wise (wish I wasn't an emotional eater:(), my dog has taken...

Thanks Spanx, sadly things aren't improving much. The old devil emotional eating has been there most of my life sadly...wish I could stop it. But i'll get back on track as no matter what I won't give up on this x

YES i will, and thanks for the good advice Charlie x

Enjoy your lovely day C.T. sounds like you are in the zone! x

I need to get back on track now for sure!! A few weeks off course due to moving house and an ill dog have really spiralled out of control for me. It's so frustrating and upsetting as I was doing so well, and now need to get back there (WHY do I have to be an emotional eater :( it's so...

Thanks Hipps, it's feels so hard to get back to where I was in my mind, just a few weeks off course due to the house move seems to have spiralled out of control for me, really upset about that as I was doing so well AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH :sigh: I have a lot of stress at the moment but I'm realising...

Not doing great at the moment, what with just moving house and the dog being ill(had to go to emergency vet again today :() I'm still struggling with my food. Fed up as I was doing so well. However despite all the bad stuff life is throwing my way at the moment I know I will not give up on this...

Well done Hipps, that's great!!:D Still not doing great myself, STS this week, struggling with lots going on at home at the moment, but determined to start losing again soon..i'll be back!! x

It happens to the best of us!:rolleyes:

I hope so....Definitely no point stressing, as you say we'll get there Ellie no matter what, we're all here for each other and know where we need to be so we'll get there in the end, diversions or not:)x

Oh Ellie, you crack me up!!!:D But yes, I did realise that it HAD to be done LOL. ;) Good idea about keeping your food list to hand,so easy to get days confused, i think I need to start doing this again myself, I've been doing it from memory but think it may be a good idea to go back to basics...

Thanks MC we really hope so, she is 13 but is still so full of life xx We are making her a feeding chair as she will need to sit vertically in order for gravity to help the paralyzed bit push the food down in to her stomach, will probably start to hand feed her small meatball sized bits of food...

Hi MC, Dropping by to sub..your food looks yummy! x

Hi MC, Lovely to see you here!! No not all plain sailing but i'll keep going until I get there:) The dog was diagnosed originally with Kennel C. back in December but now just due to the length of time it's gone on (on and off for 6 months) we got a second opinion and she has just been diagnosed...

Hi everyone Hope your all doing well x Totally off topic Ellie but I just got myself a rather nice new Cath K peg bag...HA HA!! I blame you for putting the idea in my head;) Food wise I'm doing much better this week, it feels so good to be taking back control after a difficult couple of weeks...

You'll be in the 23's before you know it! I'm trying to get in to the 20's now though it's taking a while due to my diversion :rolleyes: My weight loss diary is at the bottom of my signature, I have written down all my thoughts and feelings as I carry on this journey and find it really helps...

It definitely could have been worse! That old devil emotional eating is a hard one to shake off, I feel your pain. You can do it, as long as you keep getting back on track as you do there will be no stopping you In the end!! Well done you x

Oh Theria, it was so nice reading about those changes you have noticed, i can so imagine how important and noticeable those little changes are now you've lost that first bit of weight, especially the not needing a winch to get up LOL! It must feel great to know that you have already improved...

Your welcome!! It's always nice to see other people on here who have similar amounts to lose as me too, makes you feel you are not alone!! Have you got a diary so I can pop in and see/support you? x

A small gain is nothing to worry about as you say Vixen, you are doing great and will soon get that off!! Trying to get totally back on plan myself after a few really difficult weeks, I'm getting there:)

That's fab..way to go MelonCollie! x

Rosie..sounds like you've got back on track! You have done so well in losing that 4 stone and will get that stone back off and get to where you want to be I'm sure. The outfit and mag snippets plus of course the inspiration on here are a great idea for getting motivated...well done you!

Funny you should say that, orange is one of my favourite colours Ellie LOL! Lets hope it graces my signature soon..am gradually getting back on track this week. Liking the sound of the Cath Kidstonalike peg bag, I said to hubby I need a new one the other day as mine went missing in the move, he...

Hi Theria, I totally agree! it feels good to know there are others out there with similar amounts to lose, I know everyone has different amounts to lose/issues and it's all just as important to each person, but when you see someone has 1 or stone to lose it makes you feel like your on another...

Thanks Johazis, Too true about the ups and downs, but the most important thing and the big difference for me now compared to the me before is that even when I've had a 'diversion' (which I don't plan on having anymore of for a while!!) my mind is forcing me to think about what I am doing, making...

Thanks Hipps and well done on your loss this week, I'm not proving much competition so far but I'm working on a comeback LOL!!;)

10lb in 3 weeks....you go girl!! no stopping you now!! xx

Hi Ginger, yes it's a fight that I think i'll be fighting my whole life! Determined to do this though.....we can do it!!xx

Totally with you about the lack of sleep making you want naughty food to get you going in the morning - thought it was just me! I agree no matter what happens so long as you keep going you'll get there in the end..good luckx

Happy hols by the seaside...yum yum!! Enjoy, it will all level out overall, as you say we'll get there despite a few small diversions! Gardening is great for BM, I think i'll be getting plenty of that myself in the next few weeks as we have a big lounge to decorate, plus I've still got two...

Good luck with SW, I think it's a good plan that is realistic which makes all the difference, you can do it!

Tommorow i'll give you a large kick up the bum if you'll give me one LOL!! A new week, time to re-focus....we can do it!! xxx

I'll be bending over ready!!LOL xx

I'm getting my hobnail boots on so bend over LOL!!

Oh, and Ellie (and anyone else who fancies joining in!) if you could kindly give me large kick up the bum for Monday that would be greatly appreciated!! xx

Hi everyone, I've been doing SW for a couple of months now and doing good, slow but steady losses and loving the plan. I've just moved to a new house and also my dogs been ill so I've had loads of sleepless nights which made me wake up tired and exhausted, and a few other upsets as well which...

I'm looking forward to lots of things the main one is to hopefully become a mum/adopt a family:D also to feel happy, confident and healthy in my own skin not worrying about my health and what I look like!! and to enjoy buying clothes in lots of different colours not always dark/black bottoms LOL!!!

Hi Ellie, Yep i'll be back in action with everyone from Monday, I've not been stuffing myself but I know I've not been on it like I should be, sure i'll feel much better when I'm back totally in control of my food again and trying to get to that seat you've been saving me in the 20's, I think...

Thanks Scarlet, much appreciated. It makes such a huge difference to know that this forum with all the lovely people who understand what we are going through is there for us! I know i'll feel better once I'm totally back on track next week, it's just been a tough few weeks that I've got to put...

Read it and weep!! I've been struggling in the last few weeks due to moving house/ill dog and lots of other upsets:cry:I know that I've got to pick myself up and carry on working towards the 20st which I was so looking forward to, having a housewarming BBQ at the weekend and then I will be back...

Dear diary, no internet so couldn't update until now...Well here we are nearly 2 weeks since my last entry, i've moved to my lovely new house....sadly I have to admit that I've been struggling food wise due to the moving stress and various other upsets, and the fact that the dogs been ill and...

Found you...subscribing! Good luck, you can do it XX

Well done Scarlet...your doing great!!! x

Hi Bev, Looking stunning in your new avatar! xx

Slow and steady wins the race don't forget! I've got to get my bum in gear or i'll still be in the 21's at Christmas!

Mine too....and with all that moving boxes I thought they might have shrunk by now! Think i'll also need to get some weights x

Hi Ellie and Hipps, Sorry I've been M.I.A due to waiting nearly ages for the internet to be re-connected at the new house, been here 13 days now and only just got it back on after the move AAAAAGH!!! The move went well:)....still boxes everywhere upstairs and loads to do, but I'm so knackered...

Good luck xx

HA HA!! an elephant house, sounds delightful LOL!! :D You crack me up!! Glad your getting there and feeling better xx

YOU DID ONCE OR TWICE!!! LOL...feeling like I just want it all over now, counting the days and hoping I can fit everything I need to do in. Fed up that the moving stress has affected my food, feel guilty and wish I has managed to stay 100% and cope with everything that's going on, but I guess...

Good luck for Thursday Bev, you've worked so hard I'm sure you'll do great :) then you can finally relax and enjoy the summer ahead getting to your next goal which I've no doubt you'll achieve xx I'm just waiting to get the move over with on Friday and then i'll be on it 100% again from next...

Well done Hipps that's great! Can't wait to get this move over, then I can really focus on getting in to the 20's...at this rate you'll be there well before me LOL xx

Its been a LONG time coming but the week we move house has finally arrived....Not doing my normal Monday weigh in today, made that decision a few days ago and even though there's a little guilty voice telling me to get on the scales I'm ignoring it as I know it will only end badly! Been so...

I feel for you Ellie...moving house is such a stress no matter how much we try not to let it affect us it just does!! No doubt that 2lb will be off in no time so don't worry. I'm not even weighing in today, can't face it today as I know I've not been 100% due to moving stress, to top the lot my...

Almost, just last few bits to pack now, but we're pretty much there now with the packing, this week I'm concentrating on doing a big spring clean, cutting lawn etc (house is clean anyway but I want to leave it spotless!)We are moving on Friday, and guess what!!? the road has been being dug up...

That's brilliant Bev...well done you!!:D

Sounds like a plan Ellie, don't worry about it, we all have off times(moving is proving to be tricky for me too), I'm trying not to feel quilty that I've not been 100% this week, I've decided to have a fortnightly w.i. instead, and I know that the odd diversion won't effect me so long as I stick...

Your seats reserved! x

LOL Hipps! I'm been so busy/stressed with my house move I've not been 100% this week:eek:not done anything awful but just not been on it like normal AAAAAGH! Might not w.i. next week and wait until the following (could do without any additional weight related stress next week as we move on...

Good luck with your weigh in Bev, hope you get what you want x. I'm considering not having one next week:rolleyes: so much moving house stress/packing/organising/cleaning/screaming! i don't feel I've been 100% this week and i[m a bit worried about it/feeling guilty, i've not been really bad or...

Unfortunately this week has been all over the place food wise because of the moving house stress/packing/organising/screaming!:eek: and I suspect next week will be to as it's the final packing/organising before we actually move on Friday. Some days I've been so busy/stressed that I've not...

It was short but sweet Louise!! Well done you, that's fantastic:D you'll be with Ellie in the 20's now, she has reserved out seats, see you SOONER rather than later I hope! xx

Thanks Ellie, Feeling a little bit better today as all is going well now with exchange, i'm just knee deep in organising/ packing/cleaning:sigh:...just have to wait until next Friday to complete and move to our lovely new home, and it'll all be over (then the hard work of unpacking, cleaning etc...

Hi Jo, Sounds like you are doing REALLY well...10lb over 2 weeks!! I don't think you'll need any advice from me but I think maintaining the motivation is just a case of putting one foot in front of the other over a certain period of time, there will be great days where you feel invincible and...

How's everyone doing? I feel like screaming today, all the house moving stress has come to head, we are due to exchange tomorrow and our buyers solicitor is so useless(known for being crap sadly but they think he's great!) hasn't done the necessary, everyone else is ready, removals booked(they...

Feeling REALLY stressed now with the house move, and trying to sort out all the related moving house admin/new phone number etc etc, it's the final stages today and people just don't do what they say they are going to do, I'm having to do all the liason and chasing up as there are no agents...

Welcome Reander, Sounds like you are doing amazingingly well(17lbs off in a month!), you'll find lots of help and support on here....good luck x

Thanks Spanx, I know what you mean, I think when I was at my biggest I didn't realise how BIG I was until I saw my pics, I kidded myself that I didn't look that bad when I actually did, but I was much bigger than you LOL! I'm plodding on through the good days and bad determined to get to the end...

I think they say that to cover themselves, I have never asked before using equipment but I guess it couldn't hurt? Good luck with it when it arrives, you'll be losing those pounds in no time! x

Well done for getting back on it after your wobble, you'll soon lose that last 3lb and carry on to your goal I've no doubt!!:D I'm doing ok, still coming off slowly but surely, I've just gone in to the 21's which felt great! xxx

Hi Greta, Yes next goal is to lose 2 stone by 28th June....heres hoping! I don't really like setting goals but I think I does help to have something to aim for.

Wow Spanx you look super glam and gorgeous in your afters...what an amazing transformation you have made! you were an attractive lady before but now you look so slim and healthy not to mention flipping gorgeous! You have worked wonders and I've every confidence you'll achieve you holiday goal:) x

Hi Mrs M, just dropping by to see how your doing? xx

Oh Bev..you are looking so fab, that waist of yours is really looking small, you must be so thrilled!!! enjoy your pub lunch you so deserve it xxx

Thanks Ellie, yes I finally made it!! Looking forward to getting to the 20's with Hipps (Sure she'll get there first the way I've been going!!), come and see us often now you are officially in the 20st room (not jealous at all :p) I told you I'd be arriving JUST as you were leaving, you must...

That's great Hipps, and so nice when you had thought you'd STS, it feels so nice to see that BMI going down down down! xx

Thanks Hipps! It felt like forever to get out of the 22's so I'm really chuffed to finally be here! Lets see who can get to the 20's first;)..the way I've been losing you'll be off first LOL!! xx

YOU DID IT!:D! I'm really chuffed for you, no wonder you are on cloud 9!! Congratulations and enjoy this lovely feeling! xxx

Thanks Cazdav, i got there in the end!! xxx