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  1. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    I had been very busy with finishing uni work and completely forgot to keep a food diary. I'm finished now and was quite proud I didn't resort to junk food while finishing everything off! WI on Weedensday actually went okay. I lost 1.5lb. I've been trying to have smaller portions all week...
  2. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    No breakfast again as I was in a rush, and I was pleased I turned down cakes visiting family. I'm now feeling particularly stressed about this last piece of uni work and I have a feeling I might end up being naughty today. I'm going to do my best not to but I feel something inside me that has...
  3. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    I saw Pitch Perfect 2 - pretty good for a sequel. I probably did eat too much popcorn, but it was less syns than the cinema stuff, so not all bad. Well done on the 4 stone award by the way! That's amazing :D Made another invention for dinner quorn bean burgers, actually turned out nice and...
  4. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    I do love wedges, and did consider it, but had no energy to be scrubbing them lol. Had an invention of broccoli, mushrooms, pasta and cottage cheese bake. It was okay, not sure if I'd repeat it! Off to the cinema this afternoon, I really do fancy a bit of popcorn so if I get a chance I'll...
  5. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Ooh dear, I made a whole week of meal plans and it's really not gone to plan :o So much for baked potato tonight, all the taters we have left are tiny little things and I can't be bothered to scrub them! Need something quick and easy and even though I've been shopping I have no inspiration...
  6. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    I've tried the overnight oats but with a shape yogurt instead. I wasn't a fan though, which is a pity because they looked nice and they were easy. Well breakfast went out of the window as I had an awful night, finally fell asleep around 6am and woke up at 11.30. So not much point in doing...
  7. Reander

    Wednesday Weighers

    Thank you Jade_123! STS for me this week. I'm frustrated but determined i'm gonna lose anything this week. I don't care if it's 0.1 of a lb lol. Well done everyone!
  8. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Also adding onto my goal list, I want to try and eat breakfast every day, see if that makes a change at all. I'm not a breakfast person AT ALL but it's worth a shot. A proper breakfast at that, since if I eat breakfast atm it's usually a banana and an alpen bar. I'll try and move back onto...
  9. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Thank you Nanny Doreen. It's so frustrating when it goes the wrong way isn't it! I had a STS this week which was disappointing, but we had a different consultant which was actually quite helpful. He suggested that maybe my portions are too big now I've lost a bit. Two family members had...
  10. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Feeling a lot less nauseous today so while I didn't manage breakfast in having a proper lunch. I really don't think I've lost weight again, which is worrying me. I had my doctor recheck to see if my thyroid levels have changed just in case, but I'm certain I've not lost again. I now have a...
  11. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    I haven't really eaten today as I'm feeling rather nauseous. I seem to be getting nowhere with my final uni piece and now I've got a week to finish it so I'm stressing out quite a bit. I've been working on it for months and it just seems to be stagnant. I'm hoping I'll have an epiphany rather...
  12. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    I put the spinach in raw toward the end. Tbh you can't really taste it in it, I just like having a few extra veggies where possible. I''m into my last week of university now. I'm trying to finish up my final project, so I think this week will be pretty stressful. I already have a sore head...
  13. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Yes, much better thank you! Trying not to dwell on things because it just gets me down so I'm Sticking with it and feeling all around more positive again! Had a fairly off plan day yesterday due to the hospital, I left so early and didn't get back until evening so had breakfast and lunch out...
  14. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Trying to get back in the zone today. I'm going to stop doing green this week and go back to EE, not sure how long I'll manage that as I do love my second hexB, but I used to do it this way so I can manage it. See if it makes a difference on the scales at least. Started out with a packet of...
  15. Reander

    Slimmer for Summer Starting April 2015

    Had a 1.5lb gain this week, not sure why as I ate lots of speed and was on plan. Well done on the 1/2 stone award LilMissEmmylou, bet you're so pleased x Fiddle Girl - 30lbs - 22.5lbs to go Jo.b. - 7.5lbs to lose -1.5lbs lost - 6lbs to go Pink - 36lbs to lose - 10lbs lost - 26lbs to go...
  16. Reander

    May 2015 challenge. Come and join us

    1.5 on tonight :confused: oh well, maybe next week Nanny Doreen - Target 6lbs. - + 1/2 - 6.1/2 to go. Fishface19 - 10lbs KG0904 -7lbs Iwillbeslim2015 - 8lb -lost 4lb- 4lb to go JulesyR - 6lbs DianaS-Target-6lbs Pink - Target 10lbs Kazicle - Target 6lbs Ponytales - Target 5lb Tobeaskinnyme -...
  17. Reander

    Wednesday Weighers

    1.5lb on for me tonight, been 100% all week so not sure where it came from. Just seem to be gaining/losing the same 5lbs over and over at the mo.
  18. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Having an absolutely awful day today, just everything going wrong that can. I tried not to let it get to me but it has tonight, but with people yesterday and the today ugh. Especially when I went to WI and had gained 1.5lbs. I'd been on plan all week too, which is annoying. I genuinely...
  19. Reander

    May 2015 challenge. Come and join us

    A bit late to the party, but hope you don't mind me adding myself in the mix. Wanting a loss of 8lbs this month. Nanny Doreen - Target 6lbs. - + 1/2 - 6.1/2 to go. Fishface19 - 10lbs KG0904 -7lbs Iwillbeslim2015 - 8lb JulesyR - 6lbs DianaS-Target-6lbs Pink - Target 10lbs Kazicle -...
  20. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Ooh yes, I saw that too! When I went shopping they were all out of the Primula though. I'll have to try and remember it for next week as it did look lovely! Having a very bad day today, I'm trying very hard not to eat my feelings and cry :( Sometimes people can just be deliberately awful...
  21. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Thank you x Definitely, raspberries are cheaper for more too. The bad thing is I'll eat them by the punnet and end up spending too much on strawberries :o Can't wait for the pick your own fields to open up around here, £5 gets you enough strawberries for a week. Thank you x No plans on...
  22. Reander

    *honey's Recipes

    Just found your thread and the recipes look amazing. So many I want to try out!
  23. Reander

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Ooh, i'm looking out for these in my next shop. Look lovely x
  24. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Sunday Breakfast: x2 special k bars (hexB 1&2) Lunch: mushroom and spinach omelette Dinner: SW pizza (11 syns) with 30g cheddar, tomatoes, onions, peppers, mushrooms and courgettes with SW chips and side salad Snacks: pear, pear, apple, apple, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and grapes...
  25. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Forgot to track what I've been eating for the past few days but have been 100% on plan anyway. Lost 4.5lbs at WI on Wednesday, super happy with that since I almost lost what I gained the last two weeks. Setting myself a goal of 8lbs lost for the month of May. Feel like I'm back on track this...
  26. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    monday breakfast: x2 Special K bars lunch: mushroom and spinach omelette dinner: some kind of stew type thing (baked beans, tomatoes, butternut squash, mushrooms, courgette and quorn pieces) with 30g cheddar (hexA) snacks: Apple x2, pear, punnet of raspberries, Special K barn (4.5 syns) drinks...
  27. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Irony log yesterday's food as it was all in dribs and drabs, but I do think I ended up being over on syns yesterday. The bbq portion of the meal was fine, but everyone was having dessert after. There were quite a few of us on slimming world but everyone else had a bit of each different type of...
  28. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Having one of those days where I just have a killer sweet craving. I've eaten an absolutely humongous punnet of strawberries, literally the whole thing in one go. Tomorrow some family are coming over for a barbecue. I've decided to not do SP tomorrow as it's just easier that way. Should be able...
  29. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Thnk you for the link, I wish I had read it before hand! Luckily? I was feeling a bit poorly and only ate 2 potatoes and some veg. Had a lovely birthday, ate far too much and was rather poorly for the next week. Let this affect my eating habits far too much. I missed 1 WI due to being ill...
  30. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Made myself a lovely salad in a mason jar, all SP friendly, then my dad rings to say we're going to toby carvery for lunch now. Slightly annoying as 1) I have very little money atm 2) I'm not a fan of roasts 3) I was trying really hard to stay on plan. I'll have to have a look tomorrow and see...
  31. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Lots of work to do today, which is okay because it's a bit colder outside here, so I don't feel like i'm missing out. I had a text this morning telling me to save my syns, so i'm guessing someone has bought me a treat to eat today. So low on food now so i'm not sure what i'll eat the rest of...
  32. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Definitely struggling for dinner ideas atm, especially as i'm low of food and won't be able to get any in until Sunday. My brother is over tomorrow so I expect he might want a chilli or stew so i'll see if i can have an SP version. Also might be going to see family in London on Sunday now so...
  33. Reander

    Slimmer for Summer Starting April 2015

    I'm useless with Excel but I downloaded the spreadsheet from here and it's easy since you just have to put your details and weight in. But I use a diary too. It's just nice to have a record of it somewhere where you can look back at it and see your progress x
  34. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Tried the choc shot with some apple last night too. Just hmmm no. It's weird, not a bad taste but yeah I think i'd rather syn something that tastes more chocolatey. Saying that I now have a whole container of it to use up so I guess i'll have to find a use for it. Friday (SP) Lunch: ww...
  35. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Thank you. Glad i'm not the only one who's not a fan, everyone at group waxes lyrical about it. Might try it on some berries tonight and see how that is. Had a lovely dinner. Mixed some cheese and milk into butter beans which made quite a nice mash, for butter beans at least. Mushroom and...
  36. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Well tried the choc shot in pporridge instead of nutella and... it's kind of bitter. Not really chocolatey in the porridge. On it's own it's okay, but yeah, not for me in porridge i don't think.
  37. Reander

    Slimmer for Summer Starting April 2015

    Fiddle Girl - 30lbs - 26.5lbs to go Pink - 36lbs to lose - 33lbs to go Ponytales - 23lb to lose - 23lb to go Nanny Doreen - 12lbs to lose. 12lb to go Reander - 35lbs to lose - 35lbs to go I'm so glad i'm not the only one who gets excited about finally getting into a different weight...
  38. Reander

    April 1015 challenge

    Managed to get a STS this week. I'm happy with that as I went nuts with food on Sunday :rolleyes: Well done everyone!
  39. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Managed to get a STS at WI last night, i'm actually very very happy with that. I'm still 7.5lbs away from my mini goal, though I haev three WI's before then, so it's doable - 2.5llbs a week. I reallllllly need to be angelic from here on out because I am worried my birthday on Tuesday will make...
  40. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    It is way too easy! I actually sent all my leftover food to my brother so I wouldn't be tempted lol. He has so many cakes, hot cross buns, sandwiches and crisps now! I'm having a super hungry day today, but I hate eating loads before WI so i'm trying to save myself until dinner time. Not to...
  41. Reander

    Slimmer for Summer Starting April 2015

    Good luck doing SP! I find I lose much more on SP than the other plans, i'm doing it this week again too :)
  42. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Okay Sunday I went a bit food crazy and i'm very much regretting it now. I started out really well, having a sandwich using my hex's and free food then it just went downhill from there. Ate several cakes and scones and then some chocolate... I'm just writing Sunday off and I started over...
  43. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Hope you have a lovely easter too x Who knew there were so many syns in hot cross buns - oops! First one i've had this year today as I've been ignoring them when shopping so I wouldn't go crazy lol. But wow are they high in syns. Completely forgot i'd eaten it earlier or else I would have...
  44. Reander

    Slimmer for Summer Starting April 2015

    Hiya, i'd love to join in too. It'd be amazing to have lost 35lb by the end of July. I'm also wanting to get back to doing at home yoga again, as it's one of the few exercises that my body tolerates. I definitely need support to keep me motivated!
  45. Reander

    April 1015 challenge

    Hiya, i'd love to join. I want to lose 7.5 lbs by the end of the month. Nanny Doreen - Target 5lbs Pink - Target 14lbs Diana S - Target 8lbs Iwillbeslim2015 - Target 8lbs Shygirl84 - Target 6lbs Liverbird52 - Target 8lbs Another Tracy - Target 8lbs - 0lbs lost - 8lb to go...
  46. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Lol i'm a total cocktail fiend. I've had to put my cocktail set outside in a shed because they're soo synful I'd never lose! Was out all day Tuesday taking my brother to hospital and was soooo hungry, resisted Costa though and ate half the kitchen when I got home! Only had a 1lb gain at WI...
  47. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    My usb stick had stopped working as luck would have it! Ive started emailing myself copies every time I write something now! Managed to get everything sent in by Tuesday tho, so that's a weight off my shoulders, and I didn't resort to eating bad, so win! Was on plan up until Wednesday...
  48. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Thank you for that, it was the double choc one so 6 syns was right. Awful awful night on wednesday, went to send in my uni work and it had all gone :cry: I always make 2 backups as well (one on the cloud) just in case anything ever goes wrong and both of those had disappeared too. I was...
  49. Reander

    Whats your next goal(s)?

    Current goal is to get my 4st award, need to lose another 6.5lbs.
  50. Reander

    15 stone to 14 stone support

    4.5 off tonight taking me back down to 15st 7.5lb. Been up and down for the past few months, ready to be in the 14's now!
  51. Reander

    Wednesday Weighers

    4.5lbs this evening :D Kirsty31 I wait too. A lot of people in our group wait until after WI to have tea. I know after 3 i'll have a little piece of fruit and not much else. It's torture waiting when you're hungry tho!
  52. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Replacing the screen. Not too bad actually replacing the screen itself, just the shards of glass inside the body of the phone itself are a nightmare to get out! Also if you happen to drop one of the little screws in the carpet it does take a while to find :o Lost 4.5lbs at WI :D So so so so...
  53. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Oh dear, buffets are definitely not usually slimming world friendly are they! But it's always better to eat something than go hungry imo. Here's to a good week. Another SP day, really not enjoying them but just want a good loss this week, next week defo back to EE. Spent the evening fixing...
  54. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Thank you! You hang in thee too, you're right, with some perseverance we'll get there! Yesterday did not go to plan as I ended up spending a few hours with my grandparents and I was starving and it's a long drive home. I ended up having a slice of cake my grandma had just made and a cheese...
  55. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Not the best day, as I ate 10 syns of chocolate and then my mum arrived with a brownie as a present. Had to eat it as it was a nice gesture and still fresh, but not sure how many syns that is but i'm expecting it's quite a lot. So I think i'll skip the syns tomorrow to make up for it. Other...
  56. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Had a good day today, for once i'm the one behaving while my mum is guzzling down wine and peanuts ha. It's a rare occasion i'm saying no to stuff. Bit peckish this evening but I might go cook some quorn pieces to munch on as i've had so much fruit already today i'm getting a bit sick of it...
  57. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Been having a bad couple of weeks health wise which has lead to not the best eating habits. Last week I had a sts which I was fine with, I hadn't been particularly good or bad. This week I gained 4.5 lb. I ate a meal out and had 2 drinks, but I think it was mostly from eating my brothers...
  58. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    A bit of an absence again as I had a lot of work to do, but after my SP week I lost 4lb and got slimmer of the week. I was very happy with my loss indeed! I did have a nice lasagne afterwards, which was beyond amazing. Last week I went back to doing EE, but had a few naughty days. Thursday I...
  59. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    No stew for me, bolognese instead, made better leftovers I think. Back is a bit better thank you, although still sore. I'm a bit sick of SP now, I want some pasta! I'm running out of ideas and feel far too restricted. Unless I lose a miraculous amount I will be reverting to green. I might...
  60. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Bit stuck for dinner ideas today, I might attempt some kind of stew, I think I have a swede and some other miscellaneous veggies that need using up. Maybe mix some lentils in or something, I'll see what happens nearer the time. Sunday Breakfast: x2 wholemeal toast (hexB 1) , cheese slice...
  61. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Definitely. First week of it I know most of the social club tried it with average success. I think the novelty is wearing off quickly in group at least. Although one of the ladies at group said she'd lost 5lbs, she's always had trouble with the losses and tends to lose inches instead, but...
  62. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Lol, I gotta be honest I'm struggling with SP! I miss potatoes and rice a lot. I definitely can't handle a week of it, I don't know how some people at group are going on with their third week of it :confused: I'm already stuck for ideas for tomorrow! friday breakfast: leftover quorn and...
  63. Reander

    15 stone to 14 stone support

    STS for me this week. Very annoyed as i'd been so good. Well done on the losses everyone, it's very inspiring!
  64. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    I have been on plan all week, but very snowed under with work. I have finally caught up, for now. Was very disappointed I had a STS this week (although I was waiting to WI for so long I needed to pee really badly, so maybe that had something to do with it :rolleyes: maybe not). I had been...
  65. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Thank you Denn x The mouth is much improved today, although my face is still swollen. But woke up and didn't have to take pain killers, so improvement, yay. Im trying out an SP day today, since the last few days food wise haven't been brilliant, not awful but probably not enough to lose...
  66. Reander

    Wednesday Weighers

    STS for me this week, disappointed. Well done on the losses all!
  67. Reander

    JANUARY CHALLENGE!!! Shake off that xmas excess and be a lighter you for the New Year

    Stay the same for me this week. Congrats everyone on the losses!
  68. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    I did resist haha, but only because I wasn't sure I had enough petrol to get me anywhere lol. Dentist was okay, mouth felt okay, but wasn't allowed to eat for 6 hours after, and my appointment was late, so by the time I finally did get to eat it had been 12 bloomin' hours and I was starving. I...
  69. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Haha, now where to get a catapult. Lol ive been a busy little bee today, did loads of jobs around the house, and even made some soup ready for tomorrow dentist appointment and all on no sleep. I have a feeling I've been so productive because I'm getting sick, I always seem to go on a cleaning...
  70. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Had a bit of a weird food day today. Ate a small breakfast as I was about to go out and my grandparents decided they were gonna come here, but by the time they eventually showed up (they decided to go to a few shops first :rolleyes:) it was already lunch. They literally arrived as I gave up on...
  71. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Again woke up really incredibly late today, so haven't been awake long enough to eat as much as normal! Haven't had much protein for dinner so think i'll probably be hungry later... I did cook up quorn turkey style things, but I realllllly dislike the taste, I had a few bites and threw it away...
  72. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    I woke up so late today, and only woke up because there was a kitten hitting me in the face with his paw wanting to play. Oopsie. I'm feeling rather hungry today and m mostly fine for meals but snacks i'm getting low on, my fruit bowl is a little diminished and out of cereal bars too. Have no...
  73. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Thanks. I'm actually looking forward to it! Weird I know but I've been in pain for over a year with it so just to be able to chew properly again will be amazing lol. Keep meaning to try EESP but I always make my breakfast and forget. I think I like my carbs too much as well... Thursday...
  74. Reander

    JANUARY CHALLENGE!!! Shake off that xmas excess and be a lighter you for the New Year

    5lb off tonight. Slowly working off that xmas gain :o
  75. Reander

    Wednesday Weighers

    Lost 5lb tonight. Think I might give EESP a go for the next week, so would love to hear how everyone trying it has done? Hope you all had the losses you wanted x
  76. Reander

    15 stone to 14 stone support

    Well done losers! I'm back in the 15's this week, after a huge gain at christmas! Jennie15 - I felt the same way when I started, felt I was eating far too much. But as long as you're sticking to plan you can't really go wrong. Good luck!
  77. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    WI was realllly good tonight. I lost 5lbs, which i'm super stoked about. I need to get back to what I was before christmas! This week i'm gonna try and be on plan 100%, the only thing i'm worried about is Tuesday as i'm having my wisdom teeth out, so i'll probably try and get some soup...
  78. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Ty, that's what I did :) final year of English language and literature, can't wait to be done now! Yesterday I made potato and leek soup in the slow cooker, I was not impressed. It turned out really bland even though I added tonnes more seasoning, I'm thinking maybe it's became I usually brown...
  79. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Today is turning out to be a really stressful day. I've had to make lots of phone calls and trying to do uni work but my cat is being a mischief today and won't let me get on. I'm have lots of aches and pains today too which is getting to me. I'm also feeling really snacky today so I was going...
  80. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    I had a lovely afternoon tea yesterday: hot chocolate, scone with clotted cream, jam and butter (I gave the butter to my mum) and a cheese and tomato baguette with salad and coleslaw. Really yummy but definitely over syns. The rest of the day was okayish, not brilliant, as I ended up having a...
  81. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Me too! I swear I get through so many mushrooms a week I should own stock shares in them :rolleyes: and fruit too. Managed to stock up today so I might try mon-weds as EESP days as I now have plenty of protein. My mum has booked us an afternoon tea tomorrow because she feels bad for me being so...
  82. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Thank you. Gladd to know I'm not the only one, if you know what I mean lol. Have run out of most veggies and most basic stuff like canned stuff so struggling to think up things to eat and probably won't get a chance to get anything until Sunday, so attempting to make the best of it. today has...
  83. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Feeling awful today but managed to do an green day with success. Was originally panning on an EESP day but got to dinner time and had no p that went with my dinner so just made it green instead. I made a nice roasted red pepper soup in the slow cooker that I've been snacking on whenever I'm...
  84. Reander

    JANUARY CHALLENGE!!! Shake off that xmas excess and be a lighter you for the New Year

    Hiya, I'd love to join please. I'd like to set a goal of 9lbs this month since I only have 3 WI's to go.
  85. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Okay, back on the wagon (again)! I'm still awfully sick. Every time I get over something I get sick again, the perils of having a weakened immune system :( But, since it looks like i'm going to be sick for the foreseeable future, I need to stop feeling sorry for myself and give myself a kick...
  86. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Having a really really really hungry day today! I made enough dinner so that I could have some for lunch tomorrow but ended up eating it already - oops! Also made the SW mince pies from the christmas recipes book. Couldn't quite stretch out the pastry enough to make 32 as they did (even using...
  87. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Ooh I'm so mad since I really felt like I'd lost but I'd gained 2lb :mad: Consultant said people always think they're going to lose when they're throwing up but in reality you're body does its best to conserve, so I guess thats the reason? Idk. Anyway, been very good all day but I may go...
  88. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Managing to keep food down now and have my appetite back again, I must be on the mend because my cat is play attacking me again, he's been far too loving lately which is out of character for him :p I was was going to have omelette when I woke up but the third egg I cracked into the bowl was not...
  89. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    I forgot how sick I get in December! I've spent most of this month in bed :( I'm not much better yet but I did have a 3lb loss at WI last Wednesday despite going out for an eight course taster meal. This week i've been all over the place as I've been throwing up and generally feeling awful so...
  90. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Thanks guys :D I've had quite a bad week again as i've been feeling rather unwell (again), but I'm on the mend again I hope! But not feeling well has meant not really eating properly or just eating the wrong stuff. Also been having a lot of sugary lozenges for my throat etc which aren't...
  91. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Thank you! Kitchen is all done now, which is nice because it's been half done for over a year. Still don't have anything back in the cupboards so cooking is quite difficult, not to mention i'm low on everything but apple and cucumber, but hopefully I can spare some time today to get the...
  92. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Well had a bad couple of days because i've been so unwell. I've had a pounding headache that just won't go away and is making me nauseous so I haven't eaten as much as normal. Now my head seems to be on the mend BUT we're having our kitchen fixed this week so making meals will be interesting...
  93. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Haha yeah, 3 litres is only a little bit for me! The other day I drank 6 litres, I've been a thirsty person since I was a kid though!
  94. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Hmmm, well I was going to have chilli today but then I discovered we are out of rice. Trying to think up something vegetarian that my mum will also eat and is also super easy as I'm still feeling poorly. Might move forward Saturday's dinner and have a roast as it's got minimal work really. Also...
  95. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Thanks for following kbqueen. Ooh that sounds really nice! Wish muller lights were veggie coz I love me some chocolate orange and I definitely can't buy a Terry's chocolate orange because I will demolish it :rolleyes: Thanks Denise, and it's actually really easy, I hadn't filled one out before...
  96. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Wednesday Breakfast/lunch: leftover bolognese and spaghetti and a banana Dinner: roast tomatoes, potatoes, mushrooms, courgette, peppers and carrots and x2 quorn fillets Snacks: dark chocolate kitkat (12 syns), Grapes, alpen light bar (hexB) Drinks: 3 litres water with nas squash, 250ml ss...
  97. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Tuesday Breakfast/lunch: x2 wholemeal bread from 400g (hexB) with 45g mozzarella (hexA) and tomatoes Dinner: spaghetti with quorn bolognese (quorn mince, passata, chopped tomatoes, herbs, garlic, courgette, carrot, mushrooms) with 30g cheddar (hexA) Snacks: apple, apple, banana, x 2 wholemeal...
  98. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Monday Breakfast/Lunch: 35g porridge oats (hexB) with 125ml ss milk (half hexA), 1 tbsp chocolate peanut butter (4 syns) and handful blueberries Dinner: stir-fry with quorn steak pieces, beansprouts, carrot, cabbage, mushrooms, onion and soy sauce with egg noodles Snacks: banana, apple, 35g...
  99. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    My rough meal plan for the week. Note: I like to 'save' my syns. It's worked for me in the past so unless it stops working i'll probably keep doing it. Monday Breakfast: porridge with nut butter and fruit Lunch: omelette and fruit Dinner: spaghetti bolognese Snacks: fruit, yogurt Syns: 5-7...
  100. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    Since my last post on my old diary, a lot has happened. I spent the end of September and most of October going back and forth between hospitals in London to see my nan and aunt. This led to some very bad eating habits as we would only have take-aways and chippies to eat from by the time we...
  101. Reander

    A new dawn, a new day, a new diary.

    I thought a new diary was in order, since my last diary was about me wanting to lose weight for my holiday. Now that's been and gone I still have several stone to lose, so a new beginning felt more appropriate. A bit about me. I'm 28 and due to health problems I have next to no mobility some...
  102. Reander

    From Plus size to Princess!!

    Destamia, your pics are amazing. Well done, I bet you feel amazing! Congrats on sotw Elanor!
  103. Reander

    July to October Challenge

    Gained an almighty 5lbs this week :eek: Won't be meeting my goal this month I think, but it's been a stressful few weeks so I'm not too upset. BethanyChey - 20lbs Lost, 1lbs to go *BlueCow - 7lb lost 28lb to go *BubblesAnseo - 2+ 21 pounds to go *Chrissygrech - 16.0 lbs lost 8.8 lbs to go...
  104. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Meal plan for the week Friday: breakfast: mushroom omelette, lunch: grilled veggies, halloumi and pasta, dinner: (depends if i am at home) if at home: veggie chilli, rice (if out) pasta salad, snacks: fruit Saturday: (if at home) breakfast: weetabix with 250ml ss milk, lunch: baked potato...
  105. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Gosh, weigh in yesterday was quite shocking, gained 5 lbs! Five whole pounds, ridiculous. Thought i'd maybe gained 3lb at the most, so had a word with consultant who was very supportive, made me feel not so bad about it, after all it is difficult to plan when you're basically eating from...
  106. Reander

    Quarterly Challenge - Welcome Aboard One And All

    I'd love to join too. Target is to lose is 1 stone 7 lbs Week 1 (1st Oct) lost 1lb Week 2 (8th Oct) gained 5lb :(
  107. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Well so much for back on track. Have been pretty much living at the hospital for the past few days, so eating has been more about when I get the chance to eat. And of course by the time I do get around to eating all the places which are left open are usually fast food places. Today is the...
  108. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Family members are apparently doing better, although my uncle also had to go into hospital last night too. All three of them in the same hospital would you believe. He's apparently out now though. Today has been a better food day, actually just a better say in general, I'm feeling more...
  109. Reander

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    Was eating dinner, leaning on the table "ooh, what's that poking out of my arm?"... I can actually see muscle definition in my arm - didn't realise I had actual muscle :8855:
  110. Reander

    15 stone to 14 stone support

    Weighed in at 15st 7lb tonight, which was a 1lb loss. Pretty happy with that as my eating habits have been atrocious and had lots and lots of stress. Halfway to the 14s!
  111. Reander

    July to October Challenge

    Crikey :eek: Well done all of us! Lost 1lb this week (and 1.5lb the week before) BethanyChey - 20lbs Lost, 1lbs to go *BlueCow - 7lb lost 28lb to go *BubblesAnseo - 2+ 21 pounds to go *Chrissygrech - 16.0 lbs lost 8.8 lbs to go *DollyRocker - 8lbs lost 13lbs to go *Donna79 - 1lb lost 20lbs to...
  112. Reander

    From Plus size to Princess!!

    Hello, sorry for not posting! Just had a quick read through to catch up or all your posts. Been having an absolutely awful 2 weeks. Have 2 family members in the hospital and they live a good two hours away so to say i'm stressed is an understatement. Had to rush down to see them...
  113. Reander

    Wednesday Weighers

    1lb off tonight, was expecting a gain so i'm happy.
  114. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Lost 1lb at WI tonight which is nothing short of a miracle. I'm having a horribly stressful week since now my nan and great aunt are in hospital. Got a phone call yesterday to drive to London ASAP and say our goodbyes but by the time we got there she was a lot better! Thank god. However I...
  115. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Gosh I've let another week pass without posting, really need to get back to do this regularly. WI was ooookay... Had. Stressful week and even though I was 100% on plan and averaged about 5-7 syns a day I only lost 1.5 lbs. I think if I had been stress free I would have had the 3lb loss I was...
  116. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Was feeling sick again all day yesterday, although managed to eat more than the day before, still not meals as such though. I had x2 Special K bars (hexB), x2 pears, a nectarine and a baked potato with 30g cheddar (hexA) and salad for dinner (couldn't eat all of it though). Friday (green)...
  117. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    WI went well today, worried I wouldn't have a good loss because of TOM but was quite pleased with 2.5lbs off. I was wearing jeans too, when I normally wear leggings, so think that might have contributed some (although only a little). Food wise, I haven't been great today. I've been feeling...
  118. Reander

    From Plus size to Princess!!

    I knew you could have nuts as a b choice, but for some reason never do. I think i'd be excited too lol, in fact I am just even thinking about eating some almonds haha. I think I need to mix up my healthy extras more often, since the weeks I vary them I seem to lose more. 2.5 off for me this...
  119. Reander

    15 stone to 14 stone support

    Another 2.5lbs off tonight. Welcome back Emma :) Hopefully be seeing you soon in the 14's sassy, well done! That sounds really tasty, I've been meaning to have a look at that book every time I go to group and always forget! Now you've said cheesy and cannelloni in the same sentence I will...
  120. Reander

    July to October Challenge

    2.5 lbs off today :) BethanyChey - 20lbs Lost, 1lbs to go *BlueCow - 7lb lost 28lb to go *BubblesAnseo - 2+ 21 pounds to go *Chrissygrech - 13.4 lbs lost 11.4 lbs to go *DollyRocker - 8lbs lost 13lbs to go *Donna79 - 1lb lost 20lbs to go *edaj1 - 0lbs lost 28 to go *happynanna - 7lbs lost 21 to...
  121. Reander

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    Got my tree trunk calves into skinny jeans, usually normal jeans are tight on my calves!
  122. Reander

    Wednesday Weighers

    2.5 off for me tonight. Well done on the losses all! Well done jogirl, I bet reaching target feel amazing! aimz, I know how you feel, especially when you've been on plan and don't see the result you want. But half a pound loss is still a loss and nearly 3st is fantastic. Hope next week you...
  123. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Monday breakfast: banana and special k chewy delight bar (hexB) lunch: mushroom omelette and veggie bacon (2 syns) dinner: quorn mince, soy sauce, green beans, onions, mushrooms and rice snacks: pears, popcorn and chocolate pretzel (6.5 syns) drinks: 4.5 litres water with nas squash and 250ml...
  124. Reander

    From Plus size to Princess!!

    Wow, that's an incredible loss. Well done!
  125. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Okay, I really need to start remembering to write everything I eat on here again, had a hectic few days and just forgot but when I write it down I stay on plan so much better. Friday we had no food in the house (had to throw out all our open grains and flour due to some mite type bugs in...
  126. Reander

    From Plus size to Princess!!

    Hi guys, hope you don't mind me joining in. I originally had about 8st to lose, but around 5st left to go at the moment. I've loved reading through the thread so far, you're all doing amazingly well, very inspiring!
  127. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    It was a great day! Don't think i'd better make a habit out of it though lol Well I have been incredibly sick again. Once again i've barely been eating so haven't got much of a food diary to write down. I finally managed to get to a WI last night and lost 3.5lbs (although that's over 3...
  128. Reander

    15 stone to 14 stone support

    Hiya! Lost 3.5lbs last night so am officially and finally in the 15's :bunnydance:
  129. Reander

    What superfree have you eaten today?

    mushrooms chives butternut squash carrots celery grapes pear
  130. Reander

    July to October Challenge

    Haven't posted for a couple of weeks since i've been sick and haven't weighed in. Lost 3.5lb last night and got my 3st award, yay! *BethanyChey - 20lbs Lost, 1lbs to go *BlueCow - 7lb lost 28lb to go *BubblesAnseo - 2+ 21 pounds to go *Chrissygrech - 12.1 lbs lost 12.7 lbs to go *DollyRocker -...
  131. Reander

    Wednesday Weighers

    Forgot to post here for a few weeks, but so nice to see everyone's achievements! Lost 3.5lbs last night which I was pleased with as I've been sick (not eating) and hadn't weighed in for 2 weeks before that though.
  132. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    They're just regular grapes that taste like candy floss! Apparently there's also strawberry flavour and tutti fruiti too. My lack of posting indicates a bit of a naughty week for me, mum was off work so we ended up having a few days out. Don't think my mind was in the right place as I really...
  133. Reander

    From 16's to 15's

    Getting sooo close to being in the 15's now - 16st 1.5 tonight... maybe next week!
  134. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Unfortunately still rather under the weather; stayed in bed all day trying not to throw up. Really didn't want to go to WI tonight, let alone stay to group... but I was nominated for WOTY so felt I had to stay. Rather glad I did in the end, didn't win WOTY, which I'm happy about because there...
  135. Reander

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    Wrapped a towel around myself and it fit comfortably :D
  136. Reander

    AUGUST Challenge!

    3lb off for me this week and sotw. Don't think i'll make my target this month but will still give it a good shot in case. Well done, losers! Alice90: 8lb (1.5lb lost 6.5lb to go) Bride2b83 6lb (4lb lost 2lb to go) BrokenMirrors: 10lb (9lb lost, 1lb to go) BubblesAnseo: 7lbs (0.5 gained ...
  137. Reander

    July to October Challenge

    Lost 3lb this week and surprised to get sotw too :) Well done on the losses, and gainers and stay the samers, hope you have an excellent week. We've lost so much already between us! Hi Bluecow! And well done Tiff, that's really great :D *BethanyChey - 17lbs Lost, 4lbs to go *BlueCow - 7lb...
  138. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    I think Sunday my body was making up for not eating the day before, I was starving. I was so hungry I burnt my mouth pretty badly from just trying to eat my breakfast! My mouth was bleeding all day. Visited my grandparents in the AM and luckily my grandma had fruit for once and I swear it was...
  139. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Haha, well done! My mum makes her own wine so we always seem to have hundreds of bottles of the stuff floating around! It's torturous lol. Well today has been a pretty bad day food wise. I went to see my nan in London, so had breakfast at 9am. Usually we'll stop at Morrisons on the way but...
  140. Reander

    From here to inskinnity! My mission to lose 13.5 stone!

    Here to sub! You've come such a long way and I love reading all your posts, you're such a lovely inspiration x
  141. Reander

    July to October Challenge

    Fab! Amazing achievement x Amazing. Bet it feels great!
  142. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Was amazing! Really appreciate it so much more now I don't eat them all the time! Thursday Lunch: salad (again) with quorn roast chicken pieces and 35g halloumi (hexA) Dinner: spaghetti with veggie bolognese (chopped tomatoes, passata, garlic, quorn mince, courgettes, carrots, mushrooms and...
  143. Reander

    July to October Challenge

    2.5lbs off :) *BethanyChey - 13.5lbs Lost, 7.5lbs to go *BubblesAnseo - 5lbs lost 21.5lbs to go *Chrissygrech - 9.25 lbs lost 15.5 lbs to go *DollyRocker - 8lbs lost 13lbs to go *Donna79 - 1lb lost 20lbs to go *edaj1 - 0lbs lost 28 to go *happynanna - 5lbs lost 23 to go *holiday dieter - 8lbs...
  144. Reander

    What didn't you eat today?!

    Me and my mum decided to have wine and peanuts after WI tonight - weighed my peanuts and measured out my wine so I wouldn't go over syns. Felt a bit of an idiot getting a measuring cup out for wine but i'm pleased I did it!
  145. Reander

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    Got home from WI and went to take off my shoes then realised I'd had to buckle up my sandals 1 notch tighter. Had done it without even realising. Also tried on a pair of denim shorts and they were way too big, definitely couldn't wear them out anymore!
  146. Reander

    From 16's to 15's

    Stick with it! I had a gain last week and was so good and on plan, it's so frustrating but i'm sure you'll lose next week x
  147. Reander

    From 16's to 15's

    Still here, my body seems to like being in the 16's dangit. 16st 4.5lbs now though so slowly getting there too.
  148. Reander

    AUGUST Challenge!

    You're still doing fab, you'll definitely make your goal! 2.5lbs off this week. Not sure i'll make my goal this month tho, do my best but just feel like I won't. Alice90: 8lb (1.5lb lost 6.5lb to go) Bride2b83 6lb (2lb lost 4lb to go) BrokenMirrors: 10lb (6lb lost, 4lb to go) BubblesAnseo...
  149. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Yes, it's so nice in the warmer weather! Glad that I lost at WI this week - 2.5lbs, wish it was a tiny bit more but i'm hoping for a bigger loss next week, and probably should just be glad it's a loss instead of whinging lol. Me and y mum decided to treat ourselves to wine and peanuts tonight...
  150. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Ooh, I saw that on their website and it looks tasty! I'm also eyeing up the cinnamon flavour and the chocolate crackle ones. Maybe it's a good thing my local Tesco only have the 2 flavours :D Tuesday Lunch: 1 baked white potato and 1 baked sweet potato (both small) with cottage cheese and...
  151. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    I have discovered a new snack that i'm in love with. Went shopping yesterday and REALLy fancied some popcorn, so I picked up the Metcalfe's skinny sweet and salt one. Had it before and it's nommy. BUT I also had a packet of chocolate pretzels under my bed that i've been saving (since...
  152. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Thank you xxx And i'll add it to this weeks shopping list :D
  153. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Had a very eventful and stressful few days. My brother visited me on Thursday, so we watched some movies and commiserated with each other about being depressed and down in the dumps. He wanted a lift home on Friday, so I drove him... heavy rain on the way there, but OMG on the way home all...
  154. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Thank you x And yes had a few much better days! I think i'm going through very much the same thing. Finished uni until october so where i've usually got something to keep me occupied i'm instead just sitting twiddling my thumbs! Thank you for the support (all of you), it means more than you...
  155. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Aww thank you. It's nice to hear some kind words on a bad day, cheered me up a bit xx
  156. Reander

    July to October Challenge

    1lb gain this week. *BethanyChey - 13lbs Lost, 8lbs to go *BubblesAnseo - 4.5lbs lost 22lbs to go *Chrissygrech - 4.25 lbs lost 20.5 lbs to go *DollyRocker - 8lbs lost 13lbs to go *Donna79 - 1lb lost 20lbs to go *edaj1 - 0lbs lost 28 to go *happynanna - 5lbs lost 23 to go *holiday dieter...
  157. Reander

    What didn't you eat today?!

    Realllllly want a dominoes tonight, started cooking a healthy dinner so I won't order one. I swear I dream about white toast and butter sometimes lol You have more willpower than me, I love a good doughnut. Well done!
  158. Reander

    AUGUST Challenge!

    Gained a pound this week. Puzzled as I've been on plan all week, but next week will be better! Alice90: 8lb (0lb lost 8lb to go) Bride2b83 6lb (1lb lost 5lb to go) BrokenMirrors: 10lb (6.5lb lost, 3.5lb to go) BubblesAnseo: 7lbs Clover: 10lb (0lb lost, 10lb to go) Denise42: 7lb (0lb...
  159. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    A bit perplexed today as I gained a pound at WI today. I didn't feel like I had lost, but definitely not expecting a gain, especially as I've been on plan all the time. Oh well, just hope it's water weight or something. Especially frustrating as my mum only gained a half a pound and when we went...
  160. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Been a bit lax with remembering to write down what i've eaten. Had a rough few dyas but i've been good foodwise. Saturday evening was the exception when I had a small portion of curly fries while out - stuck to diet drinks and ignored everything else on the menu for the rest of the evening...
  161. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Dinner didn't happen as my friend was sick, a blessing in disguise maybe? So food today has been pretty good. How has it already reached August? This year has flown by far too fast. Friday Breakfast: banana Lunch: leftover chilli, rice and tzatziki Dinner: some kinda stew hybrid (potato, 30g...
  162. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Have had a migraine since last night and wasn't really hungry today until 4ish, so i'm fairly certain I haven't eaten enough but I'm having dinner with a friend tomorrow so will probably make up for it then lol. I'm starting to feel a bit peckish now actually so luckily I have leftover chilli...
  163. Reander

    AUGUST Challenge!

    I'll put myself down for 9lbs for August. Alice90: 8lb (0lb lost 8lb to go) Clover: 10lb (0lb lost, 10lb to go) Jenniecakes: 4.5lb (0lb lost, 4.5 to go) kami2112: 4lb (0lb lost, 4 to go) lougalx: 10lb (0lb lost, 10lb to go) Princess_Stevie: 14lb (0lb lost, 14lb to go!) Reander: 9lb (0lb lost...
  164. Reander

    Wednesday Weighers

    I find I don't lose as much on star week, 1lb is still a great loss! That's amazing! Well done on the loss! 1lb off for me today. Pleased with that as I was away for the weekend and was naughty! Got sotm as well, so chuffed!
  165. Reander

    July to October Challenge

    I think we all have weeks like that! Good luck for next week :)
  166. Reander

    July to October Challenge

    Lost 1lb tonight, after a weekend away with not the best food, I am very pleased with that! *BethanyChey - 9.5lbs Lost, 11.5lbs to go *BubblesAnseo - 3.5lbs lost 22.5lbs to go *Chrissygrech - 4.25 lbs lost 20.5 lbs to go *DollyRocker - 8lbs lost 13lbs to go *Donna79 - 1lb lost 20lbs to go...
  167. Reander

    Whats your next goal(s)?

    To be in the 15's. Haven't been under 16st for a long long time!
  168. Reander

    JULY Challenge

    Lost 1lb tonight, reached my goal :D BubblesAnseo -3.5 :D 3.5 to go Cathd1990 - 8lb to go Cazdav22355 -6lbs to go (-10 beaten target by 4 lb) Debsadoo - 6lbs to go Denise42 -7lbs to go (-3lb) - 4lb to go (-2) 2lb to go (-2) Target hit :party0011: with a week left HealthKickFin - 3lbs to...
  169. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    WI tonight went well. I lost! I was so surprised to lose, even if it was only 1lb. I also got my 2 and a half stone award and won slimmer of the month again! I couldn't believe I was slimmer of the month, I didn't think i'd done anywhere near as well as so many people in group! Anyway, 3st...
  170. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Monday (forgot my hexA) Breakfast: special k bar (hexB) Lunch: mushroom omelette, grapes Dinner: Quorn chilli with rice and homemade tzatziki Snacks: x2 nectarines, grapes and blueberries, raspberries Drinks: 3 litres of water with nas squash Tuesday Breakfast: special k bar (hexB) Lunch...
  171. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Had a nice weekend away and was fairly well behaved, although I didn't drink nearly enough and definitely didn't have enough superfree. I'm sure I will have gained this week though but nevermind. Friday was a 3 course meal and wine. Started with soup with baguette, followed by lentil...
  172. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Still not sure I've eaten enough super free today, had 1/3 rd with each meal but usually have some for snacks too. Normally I'd drive to lidl and get some fruit but my car needs fixing and daren't take it out. Not sure what will be for breakfast/lunch tomorrow as the only veg I have in the house...
  173. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    VERY pleased that I lost 5lb tonight. Thought it'd be around 2.5/3lb not 5! Only half a pound off my 2.5st award though, which is frustrating, always seem to be half a pound away from the awards :rolleyes: Maybe i'll try and be a little bit better than i'd planned when i'm away, getting a...
  174. Reander

    JULY Challenge

    5lb off tonight, really wanted that extra half pound tho! BubblesAnseo -3.5 :D 3.5 to go Cathd1990 - 8lb to go Cazdav22355 -6lbs to go (-10 beaten target by 4 lb) Debsadoo - 6lbs to go Denise42 -7lbs to go (-3lb) - 4lb to go (-2) 2lb to go (-2) Target hit :party0011: with a week left...
  175. Reander

    Wednesday Weighers

    Aw, bet you'll have an amazing loss next week tho! Well done on losses all. 5lb off for me tonight, very pleased, will gain some back next week tho I bet as i'm going away for the weekend lol
  176. Reander

    July to October Challenge

    Lost 5lb tonight, nice surprise for me there. Will probably gain some back next week thou as i'm away at the weekend. *BethanyChey - 4.5lbs Lost, 16.5lbs to go *BubblesAnseo - 3.5lbs lost 22.5lbs to go *Chrissygrech - 2.5 lbs lost 20.5 lbs to go *DollyRocker - 3lbs lost 18lbs to go *Donna79 -...
  177. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Tuesday lunch: leftover chilli with rice and 0% yogurt Dinner: sw chips, veggie burger ( 1 syn ) and roasted veggies (paprika, fry light, carrots, mushrooms and peppers) and 0% natural yogurt snacks: Special K bar ( hexB ), 25g dark chocolate ( 6.5 syns ), cherries, mini ice lolly (2 syns)...
  178. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    I was pretty good at dinner yesterday, although it was mostly because the food was not that good lol. I ate half a bowl of soup with a roll and some butter and then a linguini in spicy tomato sauce, only ate a few mouthfuls of it as it was SOOO sweet, I'm sure the chef must have out half a bag...
  179. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Friday (green day) Breakfast: Special K bar (hexB) Lunch: Baked beans on x2 toast from 400g (hexB) and grapes Dinner: Spaghetti with bolognese (quorn mince, carrots, mushrooms, courgette, chopped tomatoes, oregano, pepper, salt and passata) Snacks: x3 babybel light (hexA), grapes, x4 oreos...
  180. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    WI went better than I expected. I gained half a pound, but I was quite happy with that considering I ate quite a lot and quite badly this week really. Thankfully i'm feeling a lot better today and although I do have a meal out planned on Sunday I think one meal shouldn't effect me too much for...
  181. Reander

    JULY Challenge

    Gained half a pound this week, was expecting a few pounds gain actually because I ate out loads this week and didn't choose very good things, so i'm happy with that. Well done on the three stone award Tiff, you're doing fab! BubblesAnseo -7lbs to go Cathd1990 - 8lb to go Cazdav22355 -6lbs to...
  182. Reander

    Wednesday Weighers

    Half a pound on this week for me - totally expected more tho as I ate out several times and ate a lot of not so good things, so I'm happy with that being only half a pound!
  183. Reander

    July to October Challenge

    Gained half a pound this week, happy with that though as I ate out so many times and did eat a lot of crap! *BethanyChey - 5lbs Lost, 16lbs to go *BubblesAnseo - 0lbs lost 26lbs to go *Chrissygrech - 2.5 lbs lost 20.5 lbs to go *DollyRocker - 3lbs lost 18lbs to go *Donna79 - 1lb lost 20lbs to...
  184. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    I am very very sick today. Really not ideal since I'm still waiting for my mums car to be fixed so having to hang around waiting. I'm supposed to be shopping but I've only been in two shops and keep sitting on benches while I let my mum go around lol. I had some kind of low sugar moment earlier...
  185. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Yesterday was such a weird day, I seemed to be on the go all day so just ate whatever I could grab. I also went to bingo in the evening and a meal was included in the price, but I only ate about 5 chips because they were giving me indigestion almost immediately and there was nothing on the menu...
  186. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Killer chocolate craving this evening, and I gave in chose dark chocolate and ate it slowly. I kept within syns, though I was going to have less today to make up for yesterday's pizza... Oh well. I'll see how I go the rest of the week, darn tom cravings.
  187. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Thanks S_J_B! I was starving by 11pm so I'm so glad I didn't bring it home, it definitely would have gotten eaten lol. Saturday Lunch: tomatoes, cucumber, peppers and x2 quorn slices dinner: roasted veggies, homemade wedges, 35g halloumi (hexA) and quorn roast snacks: chocolate orange hifi...
  188. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Ended up being a bit naughty tonight as I realised I had a coupon that expired for pizza at an italian place, including a side and wine :o Oh dear. I ordered spinach and mushroom pizza and thankfully it was loaded with spinach, definitely 3rd superfree (trying to justify it to myself lol)...
  189. Reander

    For fun! ilostwhat.com

    30lb - the same amount of cheese the average person eats in a year lol
  190. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Still having a very hungry day - I guess i'm making up for those days where I lost my appetite. But it's difficult because i've not gone shopping yet and have no little healthy stuff to munch on :( I managed not to eat everything in the kitchen last night though, which is a win I suppose...
  191. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Thursday breakfast: banana lunch: ww wholemeal pitta (hexB), 35g halloumi (hexA), large flat mushroom, 2 tsp Nandos garlic peri peri sauce (0.5 syn) and sw chips dinner: noodle soup (noodles, stock, carrot, green beans, mushrooms, quorn steak pieces and 25g cheddar (5 syns) snacks : x3...
  192. Reander

    What didn't you eat today?!

    My mum decided to get chips from the chippy on the way home from weigh in. Asked me 3 or 4 times, you sure you don't want any... I went home and had left over spag bol :D - but man did those chips make the car smell nice :rolleyes:
  193. Reander

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    My glasses won't stop falling off my face! Rather nice because I haven't noticed any loose clothes or anything so it's a good feeling to know it's coming off somewhere, but darn it the glasses are only 2 months old!
  194. Reander

    Newbie :-D

    Hi Debs! Well done on the loss so far and good luck!
  195. Reander

    From 17's to 16's

    2.5lb off this week taking me to 16st 11.5lb! I'll head on over to the 16's now - see you there soon everyone :D
  196. Reander

    From 16's to 15's

    Hello! Lost 2.5lb at weigh in tonight so though i'd join you all here for a few weeks (hopefully lol).
  197. Reander

    JULY Challenge

    2.5lb off tonight. Updated for you Cazdav22355 (hope I did it right)! BubblesAnseo -7lbs to go Cathd1990 - 8lb to go Cazdav22355 -6lbs to go (-10 beaten target by 4 lb) Debsadoo - 6lbs to go Denise42 -7lbs to go (-3lb) - 4lb to go HealthKickFin - 8lbs to go holiday dieter - 10lbs - 6lbs...
  198. Reander

    Wednesday Weighers

    2.5lb off tonight and got my 2st award :D
  199. Reander

    July to October Challenge

    2.5lb off tonight. Well done on the losses guys :) *BethanyChey - 5lbs Lost, 16lbs to go *BubblesAnseo - 0lbs lost 26lbs to go *Chrissygrech - 0.5 lbs lost 20.5 lbs to go *DollyRocker - 3lbs lost 18lbs to go *Donna79 - 0.5lbs lost 20.5lbs to go *edaj1 - 0lbs lost 28 to go *holiday dieter -...
  200. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Am happy to say I got my 2st award - lost 2.5lb this week which I was surprised but obviously very happy about! Right after group my mum announced she was getting chips for dinner :mad: as she was my ride I had to endure the smell of lovely chip shop chips, which was difficult to say the...
  201. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Am glad I planned my meals for today, as the afternoon ended up being rather stressful. I've definitely still got the compulsion to stress eat, but knowing I still had a nice dinner and snacks planned for the evening definitely helped and I managed to wait until my dinner was ready! I'm...
  202. Reander

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Ooh, thanks! I'll have a drive up to Asda and buy up all their stock. I love these things.
  203. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Tuesday lunch: potatoes, 70% less fat salad cream and chives ( 2 syns ), quorn pieces, salad (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and balsamic vinegar) dinner: spaghetti bolognese (courgette, carrots, mushrooms, quorn mince, chopped tomatoes, passata, oregano and spaghetti) snack s: grape s, x4...
  204. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Had a few things in the cupboards that needed using up today, had a bit of each then gave the leftovers to my brother so I wouldn't be tempted. monday lunch: 1 white tortilla wrap (7 syns), tbsp 0% natural yogurt, quorn pieces, peppers, fajita seasoning (0.5 syns), lots of mushrooms and onions...
  205. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Why does someone making me mad want to eat so much :sigh: I'm normally super chilled out and it's hard to make me angry but I'm seriously wanting to kill. Since I can't kill I think my mouth wants to take it out on some chocolate. Went on a spur of the moment picnic with my mum last night which...
  206. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Had 2 days of not really eating on Thursday and Friday. I'm just really really not hungry. I managed to force my healthy extras down both days but i just feel, I guess full, like I've already eaten a huge meal. The same with drinking, normally if can easily drink 3 litres of water a day but...
  207. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Thank you S_J_B! :)
  208. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Was 100% expecting no loss tonight! got 1.5lb off which earned me club 10. Very happy and inky half a pound from 2 stone too. Did go out for dinner after (mums bf couldn't make it, so i took his place), which was nice but didn't go too crazy I think. Wednesday Lunch: cucumber, peppers...
  209. Reander

    From 17's to 16's

    Dangit, 1.5lb off taking me to 17st exactly :rolleyes: Couldn't have been that half a pound more could it... Lol
  210. Reander

    JULY Challenge

    BubblesAnseo -7lbs to go Cazdav22355 -6lbs to go Debsadoo - 6lbs to go Denise42 -7lbs to go holiday dieter - 10lbs - 5lbs lost -5lbs to go jessibessj - 5lbs to go Kittypuss85 - 10lbs to go LisaIris - 5lb to go LV3071 - 8lbs: -1lb = 7lbs to go Missa!!! - 5lbs to go Reander - 9lbs to go - 1.5lb -...
  211. Reander

    Wednesday Weighers

    1.5lb off tonight which got me club 10 :D Frustrated since I'm exactly 17st and also half a pound from 2st, but glad I lost none the less.
  212. Reander

    Whats your next goal(s)?

    My last goal was club 10 which I got tonight! Current goal is 2 stone award, half a pound away from it which is frustrating, but hopefully an attainable goal for the week!
  213. Reander

    July to October Challenge

    Adding myself in again ;) Lost 1.5 tonight, not the best but ok. Well done holiday-dieter, that's a fab loss! *BethanyChey - 0lbs Lost, 21lbs to go *BubblesAnseo - 0lbs lost 26lbs to go *Chrissygrech - 0 lbs lost 21 lbs to go *Donna79 - 0.5lbs lost 20.5lbs to go *holiday dieter - 5lbs lost...
  214. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Monday lunch: salad (spinach, cucumber, tomatoes) with quorn roast chicken slices, balsamic vinegar and 30g cheddar (hexA) dinner: chilli (chopped tomatoes, kidney beans in chilli sauce, carrots, peppers, mushrooms, chilli powder, garlic and quorn pieces) with whole grain rice and homemade...
  215. Reander

    July to October Challenge

    Love to join too please. Also have a holiday near the end of October so it would be nice to be a couple of stone lighter. * holiday dieter 0lbs lost 28lbs to go *Jennjenn84 0lbs lost 21lb to go *Jo.b - 0lbs lost, 21lbs to go *Kittypuss85 - 0lbs lost, 28lbs to go *LastEverDiet - 0lbs lost...
  216. Reander

    JULY Challenge

    Count me in again! I'll aim for 9lbs this month I think.
  217. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Had breakfast in bed made for me today which was a nice surprise - and sw friendly too. I've managed to somehow injure my right shoulder/neck and my lower left back/leg/knee so fairly incapacitated, more so than usual :( Feeling grumpy and sorry for myself and have wanted chocolate ALL day -...
  218. Reander

    SW when immobile?

    I have fairly limited mobility and I have been following extra easy with no adjustments and no problems so far. I'd do as jeanne von buttonpopper says and stick to the plan to start with and see how you go. If you're not losing as you'd like then you can make adjustments. HTH and good luck :)
  219. Reander

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Subscribing! Tesco currently have small punnets of cherries for £1. My mum kindly bought me a pack and they're very sweet and delicious! Think I'll be popping back for a few more during the week.
  220. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Saturday lunch: mushroom omelette, cherries and a cherry shape 0% yogurt dinner:fry light roast potatoes, roast tomatoes, carrots, mushrooms and peppers with paprika, x2 quorn fillets coated with chilli and lemon and 0% natural yogurt snacks: Special K chewy delight bar (hexB), cherries, x3...
  221. Reander

    June Challenge

    Thats really such an amazing loss. I'm guessing others are just jealous, but you've worked hard for that loss so just ignore them. And definitely don't let them put you off going to group, I bet there are a lot of others making comments on how great your weight loss has been. I know my mum and...
  222. Reander

    Hey...

    Hi jo, welcome and congrats on the loss!
  223. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Friday Lunch: leftover bolognese with pasta Dinner: x2 quorn low fat sausages, onions, mushrooms, fry light, sw chips, x2 wholemeal bread from 400g, x2 tbsp reduced salt and sugar ketchup (2 syns) and 1 teaspoon mustard (0.5 syn) Snacks : banana , grapes, blueberries, cherries and x2 Oreos (5...
  224. Reander

    Hi all starting sw tomorrow

    Wow! Congrats on the loss so far, slimming world is great, wish you all the best with it!
  225. Reander

    Mini rant/a little upset

    I know it's easier said than done, but don't take him comments to heart too much. You're already making positive changes to lose weight and IMO that's the hardest bit! I've been on the receiving end of a few of these comments too, and always from my grandma who has no filter between her brain...
  226. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Feeling awfully unwell today, but oddly really positive. Just going to spend the day in bed and hope it helps me feel a bit better! Think I need to make a renewed effort to drink more as I don't feel like i'm drinking enough. Thursday Breakfast: Baxters mediterranean tomato soup (hexB)...
  227. Reander

    Quark!!

    I'm with you on this! Everyone at my group seems to love it, but I don't like the taste. I tried really hard to like it because it is free but nope. I've tried it in so many different meals and ways and i'm just really not a fan of it. I think i'd rather syn an alternative than eat it.
  228. Reander

    Hello

    Welcome John! Congrats on the loss, it really is fantastic!
  229. Reander

    What do you eat before weigh-in?

    I weigh in at 5.30pm, so I tend to leave dinner until I get home. I usually have a snack of fruit around 3pm, but I wouldn't want to eat a big meal beforehand, I know it's personal preference but after I eat I feel heavier. I'm not sure it would make a huge difference though.
  230. Reander

    Teso 30% less fat Feta and Haloumi

    I've been eating the lighter halloumi this week but sticking to 35g. I can't do maths to save my life, so thanks for doing the hard bit lol.
  231. Reander

    June Challenge

    2.5lb off for me tonight, so reached my target for the month with 1lb extra :D Well done everyone! A loss is a loss, no matter how little or big, it all counts in the end!
  232. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    WI went well and I ended up staying to group even though it was very busy. I'm glad I did because I lost 2.5lbs and also got slimmer of the month :D I'm totally elated about getting it 2 months running! I was 100% shocked though, really wasn't expecting it especially since there were quite a...
  233. Reander

    From 17's to 16's

    2.5lb off this week taking me down to 17st 1.5lb, so close to the 16s! Well done everyone! Every pound counts!
  234. Reander

    Wednesday Weighers

    Well done! You're so close, you can do it :) 2.5lb off for me. Happy with that and I got slimmer of the month again which was shocking!
  235. Reander

    What didn't you eat today?!

    Ooh well done snowqueen! That must have been tough!
  236. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Wi tonight and I'm worried I haven't lost. I'm feeling really unwell and all my muscles ache like no ones business! I did measure myself last night and I've lost inches which is good to see, but that's over the course of a month, so seeing some pounds off would definitely still be nice...
  237. Reander

    In need of a SW buddy!

    Hey Adam! When I started out I thought I was going to slip up in the same areas you've said. I love pretty much everything bad, especially when stressed :rolleyes: I really didn't know how I was going to manage, but I've found if you tend to have lots of healthy foods around and less of the...
  238. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Hmmm well I cannot manage to eat any more today. I've only had 2 syns but i'll just call it a day because i'm knackered and i'm sure my donut yesterday makes up for me missing out on three syns. Now if only my cat would let me go to sleep...
  239. Reander

    word game,change 2 letters make new word

    flower - flared
  240. Reander

    Epilation, omfg help me!

    Ellielw, I just started epilating again and I tried what LittlestWookie suggested. I'm alternating between epilating and shaving and it does seem that i'm having to shave less often and my legs are gradually getting smoother. I remember a few years ago when I epilated it definitely took a few...
  241. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Just had a lovely dinner, it was a homemade Nando's and it was actually pretty good. My favourite thing at Nando's is the mushroom and halloumi pitta with chips and usually coleslaw. I went without the coleslaw and instead had corn on the cob which i boiled then grilled with the butter...
  242. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Back on track today. If anyone reads this, would yesterday have been a green day? That's what I was aiming for but gotta admit I'm a bit confused about green days, to me it seems there's not much difference but the extra healthy extras? Idk. ive been thinking about throwing a few green days in...
  243. Reander

    What didn't you eat today?!

    Wish I could say I did this too, but I didn't and ate one :o so wrong and yet so right lol. Well done you! I didn't buy the box of 12 donuts that was only 20p yesterday. And I also ignored the box of cheese scones that were 30p. I can't say it wasn't tempting though.
  244. Reander

    Whats your next goal(s)?

    I'm 3lb off of club 10, so getting 3lb off this week is my goal. I'm 4.5lb off of my 2 stone award too, which would be a bonus, but probably won't happen this week...I can hope though!
  245. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Been naughty today. I've had an awful headache since I woke up and I woke up late and had to go pick my mum up to go visit my grandparents. I didn't get to eat since I woke up so late but grabbed some fruit and a cereal bar on the way out. I grabbed a ready made salad from tesco which turned...
  246. Reander

    word game,change 2 letters make new word

    stamen - entrails
  247. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Havig one of those days today where i'm just inexplicably exhausted and the day seems to drag on. The day has been rather uneventful, I did go strawberry picking and picked a huge box of strawberries that should last me for 3 or 4 days. I looked like a bit of a pig when I also got some for my...
  248. Reander

    Losing for Cruising

    Well I saved up my syns today because I was going to an all you can eat place tonight with my mum and brother. I was planning on being fairly good, trying to go for super free etc... it was awful. I started out with 5 freaking tortilla chips, a tiny bit of salsa and no guacamole because I know...
  249. Reander

    Losing 13.5st in pictures - 8st gone so far!

    You look amazing! Really inspiring, well done.
  250. Reander

    Name game A-Z. Just for fun

    Jolene
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