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Hi all. So, for various reasons that I won't go into, I have deleted my diary but will still read and post here, if that's ok? Things are pretty busy here, so it won't be much at the moment. Jamie and Laura are now living here and it's not all going to be a bed of roses. Laura isn't the easiest...

Have managed to read all the comments here but no way can respond individually. Loving the 'Wales' tales ;) I've posted an update on my diary, things are up and down here but on the whole better than this time last week. About to get manic, I keep telling myself, in a month things should be...

Hey hun, well done on that bike ride. I'm trying to catch up (but it's two steps forward and one back with food and my weight arm too) Xxx

Lots of catching up here. Doreen you really put me to shame with your amazing willpower, you've really been good lately. Kathy, that was a bit of luck with the cookies as you were about to succumb. Linda, hard to believe the similarities with your mil.aybe we should put them somewhere...

Hugs for tomorrow my lovely, just get through the day best you can. I will be thinking of you all xxx

Kathy, if you see this, hope you have a lovely day with your teaching assistant friends tomorrow and enjoy that salmon and salad, sounds yummy to me. Twinny.... hope your tum is soon much better, how horrid after such a lovely weekend, I too wonder whether its connected or just one of those...

Oh no Doreen, tooth abscess sounds awful. Really really hope the tablets don't make you feel TOO ill but they do sort the pain pronto. Having to have a quick catch up, as lots to sort here as my MIL is moving on Friday (its been on/off/on again) but will be thinking of you and hoping you're...

Wow, now that is an admirable goal Bubble and knowing how you can get into the exercise once you get started, I have all faith that you'll do it too. I'll sponsor you if you get a place lovely, so there you go, your first sponsorship :) xx

Hope you're ok Von and things went alright at the appointment hun. Thinking of you xx

Hoping the same lovely. Big hugs, hope your knee is less painful today too xx

Thanks Kathy, its this thread and a few others (your recipe one of course) that has inspired me to get back on it. I've had three days now on plan, fully on plan too, so hoping I can keep it up and get a decent loss on Friday. Fingers crossed. Its lovely to feel back in control, isn't it? Well...

Very well done James! Two of our friends ran it but haven't heard from them yet how they did... or if they finished. x

Well done on your 3lbs off Kathy (and Pete too) and staying on plan at the pub, that's what I call a nice Sunday ;) x Hope you sleep better tonight Doreen. That made me laugh about the Hungry Caterpillar but know what you mean. All our children and now grandchildren loves stories. Xx

I love your stories of when you were young too Doreen. Not nice getting cramp, I often get it in my middle toe, weirdly, so painful isn't it?! :( I'm sure Linda will post later when she's recovered from the journey home but it sounds like they all had a good time, though tiring. I'm not sure...

Well, that's a nice surprise lovely. You can't have been as bad as you thought. Will lookout for you at the water stand ;) Have a good day. Hope the three stay close and don't get lost! Xx

Oh dear Doreen, kind of you to pick up your dil but shame the waiting enticed you to eat and then lack of sleep. Hope you get a chance for a nap. X

Sorry Sheila, I read this on the day and thought I'd replied but can't see it. Maybe the blur of tears made me hit the wrong key. What a lovely tale, your father in law did a lovely thing, must have been so hard but heartfelt. More hugs and yes, your family so deserve a break xxx

Have a really good time Twinny, you can represent both of us but don't eat for me too! Xx

Aw hun, ive been doing that lately too, self sabotage even though I kick myself while doing it. Big hugs lovely and don't stay away. Xx

Oh and in the elevens... time for some new knickers my girl!! ;) xxx

Fantastic. Wonderful. Absolutely bloomin' brilliant! So pleased for you. Xxx

I've been totally off plan, back up to 12st2 but also totm. Hope to report a good loss next Friday xx

Morning Von. Hope the hossie are just being thorough love, but no doubt you'd rather just get there and done, the waiting is the horrid bit. Hugs lovely xx

Haha, no I had chilli and salad for dinner..... boom boom :p , ooh which leads me nicely to..... Glad to hear the basil is coming along, as long as you keep it in North Wales hehe. :) Well done on the Costa resistance :) xx

Ooh you have been so busy in the garden Doreen, I'm sure its looking a lot better for it now. I had to water too, both the borders and the pots, and I had to use the hosepipe to finish off as all three big waterbutts are empty now. Though the side one is only empty because a certain young man...

Definitely short bursts then Nanny D, as that is quite hard work, we aren't as young as we once were and our bodies need regular breaks or they complain! Well, mine complains anyway lol but I'm stubborn and won't give up gardening until I cant even crawl out there! Our garden really is very dry...

Boo to that, hope you got off to sleep eventually and have had a restful day. How is your knee today? xx

Evening Worzel :) you've had a busy day. Hope you can get some sleep tonight and tomorrow goes as well as it can hun. Will be thinking of you. After that, roll on Friday, as you do need to see the doctor urgently now. xx

Can't see the pics hunni but no stress, glad you've had an on plan day. I haven't but as of Friday, I'll be back on it with a vengeance and will welcome nagging and butt kicking if I stray! Hope you and your friend have fun doing the dvd in the morning, you'll maybe egg each other on and burn a...

Thanks Linda.... I'd love the recipe please. Not sure about links, you could well be right, so email or pm please, I'll remember to look as I never seem to get them for a while and then no notifications. x

Hehe, I'll join you in that on Friday.... I AM going to get back on plan and start posting foodage again. Please send any spare willpower that you don't need! :rolleyes:

Aw, sorry hun.... maybe Shelley will forgive me if I post the pic here, she's already gone to look, so she can close her eyes when she gets back here if its too much ;)

Thanks Doreen. That particular GP is normally very good, and seems interested to hear what the hospital have to say, so she'll get back to him if it doesn't arrive by the end of next week, for sure. Glad you didn't do more weeding, its hard on the back, the knees and the fingers too, I find...

I'd love to lose that in one go! She's done well, hasn't she? I agree re the potato layer thing, will have to go back and find that recipe, as I need to meal plan as of Friday. x

Woohoo, SIX lbs off.... that's fantastic!! Well done Twinny, I can only hope for about half of that NEXT week if I can stick to plan, I never lose that much in one go. Really, really pleased for you and you deserve your (synned) treats today. I must get some gammon, that's twice today I've heard...

Thanks Twinny.... I'm looking forward to hearing about your weigh in result! Thanks Doreen.... I shall be happier when Lucy has taken Millie to see the consultant and its been investigated. Millie has seemed a little better today but she was coughing a lot early evening yesterday, after she...

Had to giggle about the 'slow' woman. When Lucy used to worked as a personal trainer, she said there were always people that came in and used the equipment right next to someone else, even when there were other things free. Even more so if she was doing a training session, you'd get people that...

Hi Von! :) Ooh it IS lovely to read that you're doing so well and sounding very upbeat after your op. I'm impressed with your walk yesterday, bet you ached a lot afterwards but felt that you'd achieved something. Don't push yourself TOO hard of course but you won't, I'm sure. Lovely to see Kay...

Only liking the keeping track.... obviously NOT the fact that you are a) not getting time for you b) so shattered at the end of your day, thats not good. :(

Wow Bubble.... I've been trying to think of things I could make for when we have friends round on Friday. They aren't the type that I can cook sw food for, or so I thought but I reckon I could sneakily include something like these as well as some 'ordinary' food for them and I could get away...

HIYA ladies.... it's good to finally catch up on my laptop. I did read loads on this page on my phone earlier but then couldn't reply. I won't bombard your diary with individual replies now though Nanny D but its lovely to know you're all ok. The usual ups and down of slimming world but you all...

I've read here and Bubble, I know you can do this my lovely, despite the setbacks and the stresses life has thrown at you. All your friends and Mins family here are willing it to click for you hunni. Take it one day at a time, one meal, one hour. Have faith in yourself, you can do this. Xxx

Very quick hello, still on phone but Virgin have promised to look into our connection issues within 5days. Jamie has done well, had his cast off today and next week will go back for repeat X-ray but seems a lot better. Millie was sick again this evening, a shame as shed eaten quite well...

Oh Von, I'm sorry o missed sending wishes for your op. Glad you're home hun. Don't think too far ahead, by the time you're in your sixties, there could well be new developments. Just rest up and get better now xxx

Wow Doreen, I need some of your good foodness;). I'm Letting the greedy Cloudy get too much of her own way lately, I need the Cloudy with willpower back! :) Has today been a quiet one too? I reckon that's no bad thing after your hectic times lately dashing around everywhere. Hope it's been a...

Not surprised you've cancelled hun. There will be a time when you can go and enjoy it, and relax and that wouldn't be the case now. Chill when you can. Xx

Great food again Doreen. Thanks re Jamie, he's coping well with the cast but doesn't like the sling. X

So sorry to hear that Sheila. Condolences to you and all the family. Thinking of you xx

Oh I know what you mean. I ended up having a bit of pizza (just one slice) and same of garlic flatbread, as well as my quorn chilli and veg! Stuffed and my tum is rebelling too. How daft are we? It's nice in the mouth but after that not good. Hope it doesn't keep you awake. Argh, phone dying...

Have a great weekend Kathy, though you'll be gone by now. Great foodage Doreen, very low syns. Carry on like that and you'll easily slip into the 15s. We've had no Virgin cable connection all day here so just having a quick look in on my phone. Spent the afternoon finishing off birthday cake...

Well done on your 1lb off hun, just goes to show you did manage to pull it back after the B&J happenings :o

Hope you feel better after a decent rest/sleep Doreen. Good luck for weigh in tomorrow, you are good to go... I'm not even going to bother weighing at home tomorrow as I don't want to risk having a real blowout over the weekend if I'm disappointed on the scales, which I suspect I would be if I...

Quickie to say I made your chicken pizza pasta bake last night and my hubby loves you ;) Happy Birthday lovely lady and let someone else cater for you today xxx

Families are like that hun, so know exactly how you're feeling. You'll miss her when she's gone but right now that doesn't help. Try and steal a little you time, even if it's half an hour in the bath xx

I've not seen the latest prog but will watch on catch up. Will probably be thinking of you now lol. Good luck for weigh in hunni xx

Mmm calzone... drool, I'm seriously gazing at that and licking my lips lol. ;) Yes. At 6.30 in the morning lol. (I'll see you there Linda!) The family all scrub up well don't they? Super photos and great to see and hear you got some relaxation time xxx

Grrrrr hope you went off in the end hun and you're not fretting about the op. Well done re the chips! Xxx

Woke up thinking about Chocko's birthday! Happy Birthday Kathy! Hope I remembered on the right day (well, I can't really claim to have remembered, I woke up literally thinking it!) Have a brilliant day and enjoy the naughty food without guilt, life occasions are for enjoying! ;) Sorry it...

Quick visit as hurrying (being nagged by hubby to go watch a film) but I reckon you'll have that little gain off very quickly Doreen and sounds like you've got a plan in mind. Glad you're feeling better Linda, not good re the car but very glad no one injured, cars can be fixed or replaced...

Happy Birthday to Ian and I'll come and eat your Italian food for you. It's my fave 'eat out'. Enjoy xx

Ooh a stash of chocolate.... you are good to attempt that, but then I know that most of the time you ARE really good. We mostly go self catering too, as hubby can be a fussy wotnot with food and as you say, its easier to keep control over what you are eating at most meals, so that you can then...

Good luck then Twinny.... here's hoping for a small loss. Keep up with the fluids, that helps :-) xx

At least you are starting to improve Linda. I'm so sick of all of us being unwell for so long, it has just seemed endless. Honest, we always used to be relatively well but this year, it's ridiculous! Hopefully another day and you might get your appetite back. I know it seems like not eating...

Hey four miles is really good, especially after being ill for several days, don't knock it. Hope you're enjoying the sunshine xx

Hope you're feeling at least a little better today Twinny. I've been busy in the garden with what energy I could muster but now just sitting enjoying the lovely sunshine. Hope Doreen is enjoying her time away with the family too xx

Welcome back :) Glad you've at least got an appointment even though it's still a while to wait. I'm not surprised you've not had time or energy to be on plan but wow, back on it with a vengeance to lose 10lb, well done xx

Oh NO!! That's horrible.... I guess it might stop you being tempted by any Easter eggs but boo, wish you didn't have to be poorly. Is it a 'cold' bug or a sickness bug? Either is rotten, not very kind of hubby to pass it on! Feel better soon Linda xx

Hope you're having a BRILLIANT night out with the girls hun and don't suffer *too* much in the morning xx

Happy Easter to everyone here.... hope you're having a fab Bank Holiday weekend. Watch out for those choccy eggs tomorrow, they sneak up on you and are gone before you know it xx

Yay, go you, that has to be something to keep you focussed Von. You've done brilliantly lately and must be feeling comfy in your clothes again now... in fact, they must be feeling decidedly loose I should think!! :)

If you had to be ill, at least you got a bonus. Hope you enjoyed your walk in the sunshine xx

Well deserved Kathy! Not a week goes by that we don't have at least one of your recipes and if it wasn't for them, I suspect I might have struggled a lot more, because the family are happy to eat them too. If they weren't, it would be such a pain cooking different meals. Of course, they are...

That one is going on the menu for sure! Yum x

Ooh well done back Gemsta! You're doing well xx

Oh no, Von... try slowly dissolving an ice cube in your mouth, helps with the sore throat and rehydration xx

Bet you'll look amazing and you'll have all those young fella's eyeing you up again! Go rock it lady! :)

What a lovely friend and it all sounds like an amazing day. I agree with Linda, syns on your birthday are to be ignored (I did!) and you couldn't possibly have refused to join in when they'd gone to all that trouble ;) Weather here has been pretty dire too, typically for a Bank Holiday...

Well yes, but still pretty much perfect to my mind :) Lbs should be falling off the scales! xx

Nice to see you Jo, fingers crossed for you hun. Glad you're staying Gemsta ;) So, wi and 1.5lbs off this week, hooray, so 11st8.5lbs (just 1lb to shift then I'm into 'new' weight loss, that will be good. T'was my birthday yesterday and we went out for a meal but I didn't go overboard. Glad...

Fantastic lovely, 11 stone off is literally a-maze-ing xx

Keep getting better lovely. I know it's a rotten slow process though. Xx

Hope you find something nice to wear Sheila and have lots of laughs while you're there ;) xx

Thanks Kathy and Happy Birthday for the 9th xx

That would be very low food if that's what you have Linda, should definitely help minimise chance of a gain. Happy a Easter to you too and everyone xx

Hope you've all had a lovely day. I have :) Speak tomorrow xxx

Hehe thanks. Having a lovely day so far. Laura and Jamie came for brunch (pic on diary) and have now set off for Wales. He was very excited Having a cuppa now and some fruit, to keep me going until we go out for a meal later. X

Oh Von :(. I suppose at least you're getting that out of the way as well xx

Not these days Twinny.... I'd be scared to venture onto the ice as I'd end up stretchered off I bet! Unless I wore a Mr Blobby outfit to do it roflmho :D

Giggling here at the birthday sausage.... its a good job Kathryn's not reading this ;) Not so good hearing you are still so tired lovely... you must be running on empty now hun :-( I prescribe curling up on the sofa with Jackson and having lots and lots of Nanna huggles, they're nice and...

When you eventually get there, have a fantastic time Shelley! Hope you can keep on plan with food (if you want to lol) and just have a good old chill :-) xx

ME TOO!! If it wasn't so late and I had the ingredients I could almost go and make them right now lol. Fab recipe Kathy, you're amazing! xx

Ooh those sausages look yummy hun. I've not tried those particular ones.... though that has reminded me there is a pack in the fridge that need using up either tomorrow or Friday. Maybe I'll have sausages for my birthday brekkie :) Hope you're not feeling as worn out this evening xx

Are you any better today Von? Hope you get your bloods done and results back speedily. Oh, not long at all then until your operation! How do you feel about that hun? Nervous or just looking forward to getting it over and done with? Have you managed to stick to on plan'ish food this week or has...

Trying to be brief, so I'm not quoting everyone but have read through. Well done Linda on food, but good luck on keeping to such low syns for the rest of your week. You're brave going ice-skating :-) I used to do ice-dance and was pretty good, though I'm blowing my own trumpet here... I could...

Yay to 4lbs off Linda! Wow half a stone off sounds good, since you started. I think last weeks gain was unfair, so glad you got a big loss this time. Still just on phone, but I'm on plan, amazingly! Lucy announced this morning my surprise birthday present are tickets for her and me to go and...

Sorry no replies here, I've read and impressed with your eating ladies, and how busy you are but I'm just too tired at the moment to reply properly, this is really getting annoying. I'm off for a bath and to my bed. Normal service WILL hopefully resume soon! xx

Poor you Von, sounds horrid. Thanks for the message from Kay. Hope you soon get better love. Xx

It's inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis Linda, causes the synovial fluid in joints to thicken which causes the intense pain, I also get 'gritty' joints. Comes and goes to an extent, most of the time is bearable but get bad flares when least needed. Laura and Jamie aren't going to Wales till...

Aw Doreen, that bad dream sounds horrible, its awful when you wake like that, I don't often but when I do it takes a while to relax afterwards. I do hope tonight's sleep is restful and calm and no more nasty dreams. Move on from those extra syns and you can make up before next week, for sure...

Oh no Von, that's not nice at all. Sore throat.... begone :mad: Hope you are soon feeling very much better hun xx

Well done Summer and Nanny D, both super losers this week :0clapper:

Thanks and woohoo, well done on THREE whole lbs off! that's really really good going, especially whilst being away from home which I know has been a struggle for you. It shows that all that planning you did was worth the effort and you have been justly rewarded with a big loss. I'm so pleased...

I just found the post, presume this is what you meant... "I think the best trick with basil (I used to grow a lot for plant sales, when I had a greenhouse) is to start pinching it out while still small and then to keep pinching the tips out regularly. That keeps it busy, making new side...

What are you up to over the weekend Linda? Anything interesting? I was hoping hubby was going to be home tomorrow and we could do a trip to the garden centre but work have now asked him to cover for someone else, grr, so he's agreed. Lucy and Millie are off to a farm visit birthday party and...

Yay, well done Gemsta ! Good loss

Half a lb off here, taking me to 11st10lbs. Slowly, slowly but ready to do battle again xx

Here hoping for a Nanny D loss but probably too busy yet. Well I managed to shave off half a lb from last week (it's been up and down in between) but I'm happy with that. Maybe it's the lovely spring sunshine but I'm feeling quite optimistic and fired up today! Long may it last Will pop back...

Good Luck Friday group xx

Thanks Von. Maybe if she doesn't want to post on her diary she could give you a short message to post for her, as lots of her friends must feel the same? We miss her. Xx

Wow! Just wow to Doreen's day and Linda's willpower with all that chocolate around! Posts are lovely to read but too much for my aching arthritic fingers to type deserving replies to. So I'll just say what lovely grandparents you both are, from one Nanny to two others. Linda, the comment about...

Oh Shelley, congrats on SOTM and your 3lbs off. It doesn't seem five mins since you told us of your 9 and 10 stone awards, you're flying through them. I'd love to see you lose that 1lb next week but if it doesn't happen you are still amazingly inspiring xx

Ooh a feasty Bubble feast, looks yum! How you doing Bubble? Friday tomorrow yay xx

Haha, really made me chuckle reading about the trouser weighing and the body scrub/shave. Fingers crossed for weighing xx

I've not been posting on here but so sorry to read this and would like to add my condolences. Such sad news. I hope, in time, Dizzy will feel like coming back to Mins. Xx

Hope rest of the work day went quickly hun Have you heard from Kay at all? I know she said she was taking some time out but it would be nice to know she's alright. If you do speak to her/text her, please pass on our love and hope she'll pop back soon. Xx

Hi hunni, I like your name too and it's well earned, you ARE very inspiring to a lot of us. Boo to the long, busy day but glad you're off tomorrow. Xx Oops just seen I've quoted wrong person, sorry

Hey Twinny, great admiration for not munching any of that easter goodies, or baddies, depending on your view. Good day for you methinks xx

You probably needed ten mins on here to sit down for a rest Doreen!! Busy indeed xx

Excellent days food, wish I lived there, lol. X

What a really helpful and well considered reply Doreen. I agree with what you say re upping the speed foods, visually it helps if our plates look full. I've never weighed things like rice or potatoes so I can't say how much I have but I'd not consider it a big portion. Food for thought there...

When you find that *frame* nail it to the wall hun. ;) If you find any spares, please send my way hehe. It would be more pennies in your holiday fund though, so don't blame you for wanting to save when you aren't enjoying or getting good support from your blinking Consultant anyway. You know...

Blimmin' hormones.... they have a lot to answer for. I think I may be following you on that, feeling bloated here too and today it isn't because I've eaten badly either. Guess totm is on its way. Hope it doesn't get any worse for you and is soon over xx

Evening hun.... I'm not surprised you're ready for a break. Hope the weather is good for it xx

Aw Bubble.... I've only just seen your post from this morning but I'm SO so glad to see you posting again lovely.... we really miss you when you aren't around. Your idea to just eat SW friendly food but not weigh sounds just what you need to get you going again. You'll know once you've started...

I'm feeling VERY fat around my middle :-( and can only blame myself for not eating the right things. Yesterday I had white french bread and later on a chocolate brownie, today at Mums I had a piece of her homemade cake (yummy but very synful) and also have been drinking way too much coffee...

Thanks Kathy. Love the sound of all your plans, your visitors should really enjoy all that. We saw a show called Let it Be but it wasn't in London, it was at a smaller theatre not that far away. It was great fun though, not sure if it will be the same format as what you see. I'll have to have a...

Really good food for you too Doreen. I always look at other peoples meal plans and think, why am I struggling to stick to plan when I could eat that. Sometimes I can, and do, but other days I just can't seem to get my head in gear and think ahead to make enticing meals. When I first started...

This has been my problem lately.... just not enough time to read and reply and then so much to read and makes it hard to reply to the relevant bits. It just seems that in recent weeks I've not had enough hours in the day and have only been reading on my phone, where it is more of a fiddle...

Showing my red/green ignorance again but is bacon allowed as a hex b? That seems weird to me but would be good to know if it is :-) That's a nice days food, I could manage that... and fingers firmly crossed you've made up for last Tuesday and you get a loss, I think you should xx

Well Doreen, hope you aren't TOOO disappointed at your sts, it probably is because you're away and wi on different scales. Well done to Faye. Also well done to Poppy, it's lovely being Grans/Nans/Nannas isn't it? Millie has been sick today so I've done three extra washing loads. Poor baby...

Good, well at least you're sitting down.... you haven't got to do a pick-up later, have you? :eek:

Evening hun.... hope you have your feet up right now, as I know you're working at the weekend too :eek:, you need some down time in preparation! Hubby should be waiting on you :) xx

Good thinking Kathy... Doreen has had an extra day to make those scales be nice to her! Good luck Doreen :) Enjoy tomorrow Doreen and Linda. xx

Oh what a pain re the postcode being wrong so no weigh in Doreen. Hope you can make it tomorrow. I'm glad you asked about the URDd as I couldn't remember either. I'll probably hear more over the next few years when Jamie is at a Welsh school. ;) Just having a quick read while Millie has tea...

That makes me very happy to read that Von. It's great when we're on a roll and finding it 'relatively' easy to stick to. How did your pre op go? Do you have a date yet? Xx

Way to go Shelley. Gin and a loss, ice and a slice lol. 150 lbs is pretty mind blowing to me. You so deserve a medal!! Xx

Omg, Doreen... I just read about that fire and what davina was told, that's shocking. I bet you were all a bit shaken and tired afterwards. Hope you're ok but those poor people that have lost their homes, and a life, obviously. Good luck for weigh in. I lost 1lb which I'm happy with. Keeping...

Hey Von, you've gone quiet, you ok? Xx

1lb off for me. That's in the right direction. Well done Mrs Brodie Good luck to all xx

A lovely bright post from you Doreen and sounds like it's going well. Hope you avoided the biscuit aisle at Tesco ;) I'm trying very hard to stick on plan. Just had salad for lunch which I know 'is' sufficient but leaves me feeling like I want something more. Enjoy the lovely sunny weather xx

Hope Linda and Poppy are both feeling better today and that you have the lovely Spring sunshine. Xx

Morning Nanny D. Great re the scales, hope the dog behaves and you like the clothes. Enjoy your day, don't overdo it xx

Impressed with your restraint but understand it as I find that when others are eating more, I find it easier to be good. Weird. IKEA sounds fun and I'm sure your sis appreciated the help. Fingers crossed the scales appreciate your restraint too xx

Oh no Doreen and Linda, a touch of the munchies for both of you. Hope you got to Haverhill ok Doreen and didn't leave anything essential behind. Linda, sorry you only got a STS, it's really tough when that happens after a good week. You had said you felt bloated though, so wonder what the...

Off you tootle then hun and hope you get a good restful night, it makes a big difference. Glad to hear you're still on plan and good idea re the weighing xx

Sending wishes for a good nights sleep for Doreen, willpower for all, and hoping that Poppy will be feeling better soon. I'm still struggling to find time to keep up, need to make regular Mins time again but evenings seem to zoom by and I'm so tired every night at the moment. Too much in my head...

Being an experienced Nan...you probably know this already but try silly containers and straws to encourage drinking, particularly when they're a bit off colour. ie a cereal bowl, a long thin bottle (looks like it goes down quickly and fools them), a tea cup etc...anything they wouldn't normally...

Hope you're doing ok hun and you can soon get a battery and the scales are KIND to you :-). How are you feeling now, any better? xx

Definitely no preaching from me, just Mins Mum hugs and all the support you need, so don't stay away. We all have our desperate moments and we'll be cheering too when you get through this one. You can do it lovely.... don't despair. xxx

Congratulations losers :), good to keep plugging away at it x

Hiya Mrs.... lovely that you got to see Jackson, and Andrea of course, on Mother's Day. Ooh I want a SW burger right now.... but will make do with my Chewy D and a cuppa around four. xx

Hope your weekend went brilliantly and you managed a compromise on being on plan and having some nice treats. x

Commiserations Kathy on your scales result.... its so frustrating when you've been that good and still don't see a loss. Hope you can keep going this week and get a bigger loss for missing out last week. x

Linda - you're doing well too, hope Poppy is feeling ok and you managed to get some exercise while she was playing. Will be keeping my fingers crossed for you weighing in tomorrow xx

Hope your tummy settles Doreen. Your food planning is excellent... seems like you've thought of most things to get you through being away 'safely'. If that doesn't get you a loss on the scales, I don't think you could do much more! Just reading through but there are loads of posts, so I won't...

Oh Doreen... what a horrible experience with that parking fine. I'm really pleased to have read through and know its all turned out alright, though it must have left you quite shaken. You've rallied rather well and I am mighty impressed with your preparations for going to Haverhill, you are so...

Good luck with weigh in xxx

Quick post as an early start here - I'm 2lbs down on last week, so I'm happy with that. Good luck everyone xx

Hehe, we can hold each other up :)

Gets in the plodding lane behind Sheila and tightens shoelaces. We'll do it hun xx

Ooh roll on our Lidl reopening in April then.... the one we got was £1.50 but it was fairly big. I know what you mean about mixing the old and new, I've still not really got to grips, despite reading up, on either the old or the new lol, I just do extra easy most of the time with a nod to the S...

Omg... blink and you're down to another stone bracket and have another award! Go you hunni.... just fantastic to read this :) xx

It's not really surprising you're feeling a bit anxious Von. Just try and take it one day at a time and see how it goes. If its too much, you can think about it again and review your working hours. Was pre-op today or next Thursday? xx

You'll be catching that monkey soon though hun... loving your determination again xx

I wish I liked smoked mackerel but its just too strong a fishy flavour for me. I have however, after all these years, found that I do actually like mango, where I've always thought (from the smell) that I didn't like it. Lucy had bought one for Millie and I tried a piece once cut up, yummy...

Well done on passing over those biscuits Doreen, that's a good move because the little blighters have a habit of jumping out of the cupboard and into our mouths when we least expect it and are at our most vulnerable. Your food has been great today, so good luck for weigh in tomorrow. I'll be...

Morning ladies. Feeling a bit better today. Have docs appt at 11.20. Just had magic porridge and raspberries, first dairy or fruit I've had for few days, so hope that's ok. I try to avoid the biscuit aisle too! Though it's hubby's favourite Good luck for today all xx

Well done Von! Is that over a stone since back on plan now? Maybe 15lbs? Brilliant x

Hope you soon feel better Nanny D and it wasn't the tea xx

Well done Linda! So very pleased to read that. Boo to the Boots scales worrying you needlessly xx

Hope weigh in went well Twinny xx Doreen, I always have a tiny portion of rice and a big portion of shredded lettuce with my chilli x

Afternoon Bubble. Hope you manage to stay awake. I feel like that too yawn xx

Any time you're awake and want to come and fill my freezer/fridge, feel free hehe. Not nice to be awake but at least you had lots of good on plan food after your kitchen blitz. Well done hun, you're doing well on plan this week. xx

ooh now this one takes my fancy and will be on the menu this week. Not sure if I can get hold of the SW sausages but if not, I'll use the 1 syn Tesco ones and add the syns accordingly, it would still be reasonably light on syns. Thanks Kathy xx

Aw, I don't reckon its you being lazy at all hun.... but I hope whatever the blood test results show, there is something that will give you a boost. Are you still managing to be on plan this week? Not easy when you're feeling run down to summons the enthusiasm to go and make sw meals. xx

Thanks Linda.... yes I'll do my best to have a good run with you, you may have to drag me along behind you though ;-) Doing ok so far today... literally doing one meal at a time and ticking it off. xx

Just popped in to say I'm still around but haven't been on plan so I've not been weighing. Have put on a few lbs though, I can tell by my jeans lol, so am hoping to get back on from now on and will 'probably' weigh on Friday. Nice to see some losses here, good luck for the following week to you...

Good luck with starting group Jo. It will be nice if you do keep reporting here and I really wish you luck. Hopefully your consultant will be a lot more helpful this time around. x

Ooh some lovely new recipes on here in the last few weeks, just what I need at the moment to inspire me. Will have to write a shopping list. Thanks Kathy. :) xx

Hi Von, just having a catch up as I've really not been on Mins much lately. You are doing great lovely... some really good losses lately, what a boost for you. I hope the tiredness wears off and you aren't coming down with anything. My daughter seems to have had a horrible cold, head full of...

Yes, I know you have said you've had many restarts and I think that is why this time you decided to return to group, to see if that helps. I guess its too early to say if that approach sorts it for you but you do seem to have more willpower at the moment. I think after so many years of various...

Morning ladies. Well done Nanny D on keeping your Syns low to catch up. Control is good Glad to read party went ok and no awkwardness Linda. We're having a family get together next weekend for my parents Diamond Wedding anniversary and never really know how it will go with my sis, bil and...

Wow Doreen, I just caught up on here and you sounded so unconvinced and then you've lost 2.5lbs. That's terrific and I'm so pleased for you. I didn't even weigh this morning, partly because it's my totm, but also because u forgot to go get the scales from the other bathroom and then was in a...

I know I couldn't be doing what you are but that just makes me more impressed hun. You're doing fab and glad hubby is too xx

Well, I admire the fact you stopped after the second one because I know how you struggle against the bread! So, 17.5synsisnt too far over and time enough this week to trim a little here and there. I've managed a good day today, most likely because we've been at Laura's sorting out what she can...

Not half as grouchy as I've been lately but you're right, our Mins pals have broad shoulders and don't mind us having bad patches, they are so supportive. I've certainly found it a big help in last few weeks, even though I've not had time to post back much. Well done with just one slice lovely xx

Oh Von, that is so good to read and with last weeks result as well, wow, when you're in the zone, you really go for it. Very well done xx

Really, really pleased to see that little Bubble xxx

Yum xxx

Fantastic hun xx

Great going Von xx

Doing brill lovely xx

My fingers are crossed for you x

Just having a quick look in to see how my twinny Linda got on. I'm Linda too, just to explain to Leslay - we're both Linda's and quite similar in age and lots of other things, not least our tendency to stray off plan :rolleyes:. Unfortunately she's up in North Wales and I'm down in Surrey, so we...

Nice food, nice pics.... what a great start you've made. On to Day Two, may it be an easy one and as tasty as today :) xx

Oh I have my blind spots, believe me :rolleyes: Well the day is all but over, unless you sneak down for midnight snacks, so SW group here she comes! I hope you land a fantastic consultant and meet some good supportive people at group too. Will you be staying for the talk bit too, it seems to...

Welcome from me too.... I don't say much as I'm quiet, shy and not very chatty* as the others will confirm but hope your restart goes well. :) *blatant lies!

Well it wasn't exactly on plan but could have been worse, it wasn't totally out of control. I think when we have a date in our heads it can often put us off... you know you're starting again on Tuesday at group, so subconsciously thinking, quick, have what I want now. It's daft... but we've all...

Yay, I'm doing a happy dance for you. Find something that weighs 5lb, pick it up and really appreciate how much that is!! Well done Von, but keep at it, don't waste your efforts! Keep smiling too :) xx

I've never ever made or eaten pulled pork, never quite sure if I'll like it but one of these days I'll give it a try as I'll never know unless i go for it. Did you do it in a slow cooker? xx

Good idea with the frozen fruit, mine is fresh but I won't be eating it tonight anyway, so not a problem. If I remember (that's a big if, I have a terrible memory!) I'll put a vanilla mullerlight in the freezer for a while and kid myself I'm indulging in an icecream sundae hehe. Glad you're ok...

Best of luck for your new beginning tomorrow Bubble. Keep posting lots of news about how you're getting on with it and some yummy food photos too please. Here cheering you on and hubby too, its good he is joining in xx

It seems that the time has gone in a flash and I'm sure it has for you and Kathryn. You did cram quite a bit in though and now you'll have to start planning the next trip, in whichever direction it is going to be :) xx

Sorry to hear you had a bad start to the day Doreen, whatever it was I hope you are ok and not something that will continue to worry you. These things seem to be sent to try us and you've done well to stay on plan for the rest of the day. You've reminded me there is a jelly in the cupboard and...

Well done on your super run lovely.... that is really good going. I've only ever made magic pancakes once, not sure why, that's another brekkie idea for later in the week, I think. xx

Well I've just caught up on here and gosh you've worked a lot this week, its not surprising you're tired. So, even more congratulations for staying on plan and will have fingers crossed for your weigh in hun. Good luck xx

Morning ladies. It's a fab sunny morning here, hope you all enjoy Sunday xx

Scrolled back up to check... phew, that's fine, thought you were going to say you'd raided the choccy shelf at the shop after all! :)

We'll be having a family roast, so should be fairly safe for me, keeping busy with prep and running around after everyone is easier for me. Plus having both grandchildren here means lots of body magic lol. Good luck with tomorrow and enjoy your lunch. Hope your MIL is well and eats up her...

Will be watching you closely young lady and bet you'll do well on this, with new inspiration and of course, your new soupmaker. Best of luck hunni, your Mins Mum is willing you on xx

Hope you, Kathryn and Gill had a fantabbydosy day out today hun and lots of laughs xx

So pleased to read that you're still on track Von. I'm back on plan as of today but taking it slowly, slowly, one step at a time as its so easy to make big plans and then fail at the first hurdle. You're doing great hun xx

Oh yes.... like the Three Musketeers, we head into the next challenge "All for one and one for all". :)

We started the day with surprise snow... heavy and coming down in huge flakes, lol, but it didn't last long and soon disappeared without trace. Later it was lovely and sunny and soon shot up to 25deg in the conservatory, it was lovely to sit out there with a coffee and just soak it up... until...

Hehe, first thing I do when I get home from anywhere is unpack straight into the washing machine :). Glad you're off out, even though you've only just got back, you'll be relaxed and can unwind with your friend. Diaries will be here whenever you fancy a read. I'm not surprised you didn't go to...

Yay.... just.... YAY :D :D :D and that is because I come here to visit your page and you make me SMILE :). You're going to hear me squeal all the way from down South when you hit that award next weigh in!! xx

Week 3 holiday for me please x

Sorry to hear that Twiglet. Sympathise with the motivation as mine has run off this week. Xx

Well done losers ;) I'm taking a week out, will be back next week. X

Yay, good to confirm you can still do it, as long as you're hydrated and don't go too mad ;) xx

1st day = Good Day :) and you sound a whole lot more positive than yesterday. We LIKE that :) Here's to another one, all round xx

Sounds a great day out Bubble. Hope it's fun and not too fraught, taking three kids is quite hard work. Xx

Wow Linda, you did VERY well! I admire your resistance on the train and after. Ok so you had a pud but your main was probably fine. I think you made great choices. Have another great day today xx

I reckon the fun of her being there and cooking/eating together will make the on plan food all the better. We all tend to make more of an effort if we're feeding others too, maybe using different crockery, setting the table, etc or even if its just in a bowl and eaten while nattering, slumped on...

You've done well Bubble.... loads of body magic with all that cleaning and sorting and its so satisfying, I do like a good deep clean myself, hard work as it is. Food was pretty good after all.... see you can turn it around so quickly, well done you! I'd be worried that if I made those scones...

Ooh yum.... Italian and Indian are my favourites, I'm not a fan of Chinese or any other takeaway actually, apart from fish and chips but only if out of the paper, by the sea lol. Hehe, maybe you'll work off enough calories watching 50 shades, to help offset the food afterwards. ;) Agree, both...

Ooh, its always good to find 'old' clothes that fit all over again.... I enjoy that even more than going out and buying new ones. Hope you get to breathe in them too this time, bet you will :). Take care on your run but enjoy it xx

Woohoo, loving the sound of your night away with hubby, that will do you both the world of good. Then Miss Trouble will arrive (hehe, sorry Miss K), and you will have loads of laughs, I bet. I know work hasn't been much fun lately, so try and leave it behind when you walk out of that door at...

Well said Kay and we are all here, willing the both of you to success. Personally, I don't see you've 'failed' in any way, either of you.... you've both lost huge amounts and then encountered things that get in our way and try to throw us off. You'll both get back to it, its not a race, there is...

Upndown - if you get to peep in here, hope you arrived safely in London without any travel delays and you are having a great time. xx

Ooops, its so easy to do it though and like you say, we can't explain *why* when we know we'll regret it afterwards and all the time we're eating, we know we shouldn't be having those things but the food monster raises its head and off we go, ignoring the 'sensible' voice and pushing it to the...

They look yummy and if they're syn free.... nice for a snack to feel you're having something substantial. I love fruit but sometimes, it does get a bit boring :-)

Can't bring myself to hit the Like button for this one but boy, do I sympathise. I felt like that beginning a couple of weeks ago and still don't feel 100% back to 'me' but don't really know why. I just feel like I've lost a lot of confidence in myself as a person. I cried several times over...

Have fun, sounds like a busy half term for you :). Safe travelling x

This is definitely going on my 'to make' list.... sounds amazing. I love soup, have it for lunch nearly every day, so there is always room for another recipe to try out :)

Ah, that gives me some context as I don't see this on a phone so had no clue. I think I need to buy a decent phone, being that I develop web pages it may just be the way forward. lol. Haha, that's definitely a good excuse, if you needed one, to go out and buy a phone, so that you can see what...

Oh no, after all your preparation, you forgot your food! Still, you managed to find something sw friendly at least. Looks to me like you bounced back from what could have sent you off the rails. Well done for that hun :) xx

Excellent idea Darren. I don't use Facebook these days but its a great way to share Kathy's hard work (and yours) further and get more people using the recipes. For those using phones to view Mins, they probably can't see signatures. Once they've visited your page though, it is easy to...

Nighty night hun.... enjoy those little fluffy pillows of yumminess :D xx

Linda - I reckon that was a good day, yes you may have had a few syns in the fatty lamb but the rest was great and low. Keep at it tomorrow.... well up until you leave for London.... and that will keep you on track. I don't think you'll go bonkers (not foodwise anyway, hehe) as you've worked so...

Couldn't we all, at times? I do at least recognise my danger times.... but still can't always stop food falling into my mouth!! Good luck with your new start tomorrow.... don't look too far ahead, just one meal at a time and congratulate yourself on each one. xx

I've only just caught up with this. How sad and difficult for your neighbours but understand that sometimes, although that is a hard decision, there comes a time when more treatment isn't the way to go. Its nice that you spent some time with them and it probably helped them talking it over. It...

Glad to hear you've had a good day Doreen. Watch out for that cheese :-)

Oh gosh.... so glad to read that you got home alright and worked out what was wrong. Please do take extra care next time! On the other hand, you did brilliantly in resisting pizza and other goodies last night, all power to you and roll on getting that next award, because by 'eck, you deserve to...

Hi Von, your Yankee candles sound great, a lovely non-food treat and ideal to reward yourself with. I wish I could have them around, I love to smell them but can't have them in a room i'm in for long, as they give me an awful headache, as do scented flowers. Good luck for this week xx

Have you heard the good news? Goggle box is back next week Hope you're having a lovely Valentines Day with Chan hun xx

Well hopefully a one off server glitch. I shall definitely be using your page to find recipes quickly. Thanks again for the work you've put in and good luck with your new business. X

Could it just have been taking time to propogate across all servers? Not that I know that much about PHP, I have only used html on my tree site.

I like the technical bits, lol.