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Urgh! STS for me this week - although I did eat out twice and get quite merry on Saturday evening. Problem is that if I slip on a Saturday, I blow it for the whole weekend. I keep slipping & its having a consequence on my weight loss. I need to switch things up, so maybe start daily exercise...

Come on you 12s!!!!

Welcome susiesu! How are you finding day 3? D3 was the hardest for me, I couldn't imagine getting through the next hour let alone the next week or month. Just focus on the here and now, getting through this moment and it'll pass, promise! We're rooting for you!

I really struggle with Tuesdays too. It's funny, huh? I wish I could put my finger on what the trigger is, then maybe I could get some control of it. Either way, I figure each time we have a blip, we have the chance to learn more about our food behaviours and look into changing them. I used to...

You are so, so right. My Achilles heel is the take away. In the two and bit months I've been doing this we've saved tonnes of cash. Ok, maybe not tonnes, I'm not exactly rolling in it, but you get the point. I have found plenty of other things to spend it on mind, but it's actually really added...

Wow! Amazing stuff IAF, keep going and stay strong. I always find if I have breakfast (even a pack), I wake my (gigantic) appetite up and I'm hungry all day. I prefer to skip and have lunch tea and dinner.

Haha, yes - my little arguments with myself are, I'm sure, quite absurd to the casual observer. 'No, you do NOT want that cake, what you want is to be thin. But, but, it's cake, it's so nice. Well what isn't nice is going through ketosis - do you want to give it all up for that? and so on. . . ...

Step away from google! Terrible idea when you're feeling ill. I had a cold once and decided to google symptoms (why?) (I google everything - my search history is a combination of amusing, terrifying and plain weird) and google told me I had malaria. :eek: Have you thought much about how you'd...

Oh yeah! I remember this from the last time I lost weight. I couldn't figure out why my favourite hot pink stilettos were too big for me. Clearly I carry all my extra weight on my feet. Kylie - you're doing amazingly! 40lbs!! Have you seen those youtube videos showing what 2lbs of fat looks...

18.5 inches!? that's awesome!! Well done you!!! Lovely feeling when you look in the mirror and get to admire your own bum! :)

Welcome and good work on the loss so far! Now I quite like cooking for people, even if I'm not eating, but in the beginning it was quite a struggle. I often find myself eating vicariously through the other half - 'mmm, whatcha having for dinner?' 'oh, just a stir fry', 'ooh, that sounds nice. ...

If you can't over indulge on your birthday, when can you?! Lots of lovely news TH, very happy for you and yours! I hear the adoption process can be especially gruelling and I'm sure you're happy to have daughter close by for Uni! Very happy for you! :)

Oh you poor thing! Are you beginning to feel a bit better now? Getting ill right before a holiday is no fair!! Wrap up and look after yourself and have an AMAZING holiday!!!! :gen157: (closest thing I could find for holiday - just ignore the shark!)

Thanks! How are you getting on? Kate and IAF - thank you! Got the venue booked for Nov 2015 - had to book far in advance as mum and dad live abroad these days and wanted to give them time to sort out flights. I'm going to be a Mrs!! IAF - I have PCOS as well so the weight and fertility plays...

How's it going Lynne? Routing for you and the 12s!

Happy birthday!! Have a wonderful day!! :party0019: :bday:

Ahh, fruit. . . It's that crunch and texture for me. A couple of weeks ago I simply couldn't face yet more sweet, artificial liquid so I had a couple of sticks of peeled cucumber. It really satisfied that crunch. As for the STS. . . it's frustrating isn't it. But you know it'll just drop off...

Keep it up! I've become rather partial to a peppermint tea too!

It's that last one of the day that I always forget. I have to have a pack I like otherwise I make it, take a mouthful and chuck it away!!

Apologies in advance for what is probably going to be a rambling post. I saw my cousin's wedding photos earlier this morning. I was horrified to see that I looked like the Michelin Man. I'm absolutely horrified to see that my chin. . . well, there is no chin, just blubber. I'd lost perhaps a...

Nice one!! 4lbs off is nothing to be sniffed at! :D

Haha! This made me laugh. On my first day of primary school I met my best friend Susannah. Later, at assembly we sang 'Give me joy in my heart' which features the lyrics 'sign hosanna'. I was 100% convinced we were singing about my best friend in assembly and rather bitter no one was singing...

Haha! Your boss must love you! Had a couple of quiet days working from home a while back and was practically gnawing on the edge of the sofa mid afternoon! Cushions don't have any calories in, right?!

It's bound to be a massive adjustment, having the freedom to eat. If you're anything like me you'll be on a food re-bound, treating yourself to all those things you missed while on exante! And oh boy, my eyes are way to big for my belly! :eek: I used to use the my fitness pal app that counted...

Good idea - nothing worse than flogging away, trying when your heart's not in it & feel nothing but disappointment & regret with yourself. Take a break - one of the most helpful things I read on here was "it's not a marathon but a series of short sprints" . I'd like to shake the hand of the...

I entirely blame the waitor for your wobble, he was obviously trying to lead you astray. Seriously though, wobbles happen and as long as you can get right back on it today, you'll be fine. You could have done a lot worse than you did and your losses have been brilliant so far. Put TGI behind you...

4lbs for me. Finding the challenge really motivational and has gotten me over the three week STS hump- keep up the good work ladies! CP: Weight 14st12lb, Loss 0.6lb, Month Loss 0.6lb, Target Loss 8lb Heatwave 13st2lb, Loss 1lb, Month loss 1lb, Target Loss 10lb Slimwannabe 11.13.2lbs, Loss 2lb...

Amazing!!! You've done it! I'm so pleased for you!!

Nicely done on dodging the take away - I always find myself feeling a bit self righteous when I dodge temptation!! Hope you had a good weekend!

Thanks SC! Despite the pizza earlier in the week I weighed in this morning at 15 st 13!!! I'm in the 15s!! I was excellent on the food front, its just the boozing. A glass of champers here and then a mojito there and before I know it I'm drunk. Aiming for 100% this week until Friday which is...

I feel for you - toothache is the worst. I had awful problems with wisdom teeth a couple of years back. Clove oil is supposed to help and gargling with soluble pain killers. I would also second Lynne - its really important you dont take painkillers on an empty tummy. Hope you feel better soon.

Oooh yes, enjoy the curry. I could murder a nice jalfrezi and naan right now!!

Snap! I made fajitas yesterday too as had family staying. Good on you for resisting vino - seems to be my achilles heel. I'm off on hols on 12th Sept. I dont think I'll be bikini ready by then but considering your sheer determination I reckon you'll def be showing off your lovely figure!!

It'll come off soon, just keep going!! You can do it!! Hope you've had a good weekend.

That's amazing! You should be really proud of yourself - what an achievement!!

Just wondering why you decided against it? I've read a few times that the body hangs on to the fat because of the extra output (which seems silly to me, but, you know. . .science). I suppose it could be the heat that's sapping performance, but really, you would expect to see some increase and I...

You know, I've been thinking this. I've been hovering around the same weight for a couple of weeks now and it's been a real eye-opener in terms of how many calories I actually need. Slightly depressing actually. And yes IAF - when will I learn others are a terrible, terrible yardstick?? I...

Yup, totally agree - not looking at the scales is what got me into this mess in the first place! The scales don't lie and force you to be mindful about eating. Stay strong Miss Mac!

Coar! That's amazing!! Good on you! :)

Have you not Cate? Fatty fatty Boomsticks is another favourite, although reserved for my sometimes podgy puss cat. Take 2, Day 1 - 100% (minus a splash of milk in tea) and on track for Day 2 as well. Realised yesterday evening that it was the Bake Off which I didn't feel quite brave enough to...

Oh, that would be amazing wouldn't it?! I reckon you'll get there - your determination means the pounds are just dropping off of you! Just think of all the lovely clothes you can buy for holiday - I'm waiting to get mine til the very last minute in the hope I'll drop a dress size.

Oh yes, amen to that! I've really noticed how losing a little bit of extra weight means I'm not sweating like nobody's business. Feel for you on the cat front - our 'kittens' are about 2 and a half now. They were both very poorly, her especially, in their first 18 months and we must have spent...

Yup, I'm in. I want to lose a stone before hols in Sept, so I'm down for 10lb CP: Weight 14st12lb, Loss 0lb, Month Loss lb, Target Loss 8lb Heatwave 13st3lb, Loss 0lb, Month loss lb, Target Loss 10lb Slimwannabe 11.8.8lbs, Loss 0lb, Month loss lb, Target loss 8.8lb Whimsyfae: 11st 4lb, Loss...

I swore for years I had it, had operations to remove cysts and still never got a diagnosis. Eventually, at 25 an sick to death of excess hair and spots, I went to the GP for treatment for that. They in turn referred me to a dermatologist who then referred me to a specialist PCOs dermatology...

Check you out! You're doing fabulously! That weight is literally dropping off of you! It's such an amazing feeling when you move into that new weight bracket :)

Hahaha - 'Darling, it's no good, I'm back to my starting weight. You'll have to put the sideboard in the loft until I can get back down 2stone'. Suzie! I've just seen your signature!! Seriously?? 12lbs in a fortnight/three weeks?! That's freaking amazing!!

I don't blame you!! On the one hand crispy, tasty salad or on the other, vegetable soup which I can only describe as tasting like over boiled sprouts. :yuk:

Three weeks is time enough to shift some serious weight! and you're consistently losing weight each week. I reckon you'll be in the 11's in no time!

Good work on a whole month TS, even despite the little wobble at the end. Your wobble sounded like good healthy choices!

TOTM makes me so hungry as well - well done for getting straight back on it!

Thank you all! Ashamed to say I had a full on binge last night with a pizza. First few bites were great but I just kept on eating. And eating. The rest of my evening was spent thinking my stomach might explode and so tired that I could barely keep my eyes open. The scales are reading at +1lb...

Happy (belated) birthday! Desperate to see Book of Mormon - I've heard rave reviews! Also like your style of getting a foot massage instead of food treats. I am rubbish at this. I was fine to begin with (OH was horrified when I came home with a new sideboard I'd bought as a 'treat') (his...

Hey, I know the weigh in wasn't what you were after, but logging back in after all this time it's brilliant to see you've had some excellent weight loss! I don't know much about JUDD but it could be glycogen weight, water retention (esp in this heat and with drinking alcohol I've had to really...

It's funny isn't it how it seems as though big chunks fall off almost all at once and then other times we just sit there. I think there must be some little magic fairy that flies in over night and gives me liposuction. I wish someone'd give me her number! Good work on the 3lb loss - giving me...

Are you using exante on DD? I think it is really hard to plan meals and calories when you're out and about - you just have to go with the flow and try to balance things as best as possible. I know some people have taken packs to restaurants but I don't think I could do that (plus I'd get rage if...

How's it going? I think sometimes a change is as good as a rest and hopefully it'll kick start the metabolism.

Oh wow! Look at you, you're doing great!! The weight's dropped off of you! Really pleased to see you're still going strong. Take a little walk - I find when my colleagues are eating really scrummy stuff and I get a craving, a walk round the block helps (avoiding the tasty deli though - walking...

I'm baaaccckk! :wavey: Had huge problems with our internet, had friends staying, then went to visit family, then a wedding, then more friends staying, then my mum came to stay and then my 30th and then I got engaged! It's been a whirlwind month and I was doing fabulously until last weekend...

I've got a wedding coming up too and I think it's just a case of picking low carb as much as we can. At the end of the day, it's one meal! I love the idea of making a patchwork throw!! I'm totally doing that when I get a bit more skilled. Also, so sorry to hear about the fire. A family...

I was feeling a bit blue last night so decided to weigh in and to my horror saw that the scales hadn't budged one little bit. I felt really down after that. I was just stood there on the scales, staring at this 17st 6 in the face and I swear, either I was going to eat it, or it was going to eat...

I know, it's so good right?! I really can't wait until next year for the next season!! Your grandson's so sweet - loving the spiderman look he's rocking! Looks like you had fun! I've not tried the whole vanilla shake in coffee thing. I am sick to death of black coffee so might give it a go...

Yup! I don't think I stepped on a scale for over 5 years until recently and I've promised myself that a weekly weigh in will become ritual. The worst part for me was that every time I went clothes shopping (which was an horrendous affair from start to finish) I'd go up a whole dress size and...

How satisfying to start getting rid of clothes! Brilliant feeling! And congrats on the. . .ahem, 'magic'. Horrible feeling all blocked up. Do you still knit regularly? I've only just started. I'm done with my practice patch and have started on a scarf. In mid summer. Yes, I might well be crazy...

I've had my moments, but they're more 'head' hungry, if you know what I mean? I'd take a curry over a pack any day!! ;)

How was the carbonara?? I can't stomach the meals - no amount of herb and spice seems to make them palatable. BLEURGH!!!:sign0137:

I have a running joke with my other half that I'll walk down the aisle to 'Highway to Hell' by AC/DC.

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Cici, sorry you felt a bit teary. I still find my mood is a bit all over the place at the moment and all of a sudden I'll feel very low and tearful, but I'm noticing that's just before I'm due a pack. I'm wondering if this is blood sugar levels or just because my food and love are so linked in...

Haha, yes! And believe me skinny CM and skinny Bob can kick some serious butt! :)

This. Half the reason I am this size is because I chose, yes chose, to ignore my expanding waist line, make excuses for it and not see it was a problem. Then I woke up and it was way out of control.

I think 'They' (who 'they' are, I have no idea) say to weigh in the mornings. I weigh Sunday evening because 'damn the man' . . . lol! And yes, you need your three day to ensure you have 100% RDA minerals and vitamins.

I always said exercise was bad for your health ;) (joke, obviously exercise is good for your health!) You're close close to your target weight yoyo, that's amazing!!

Hello and good luck!! I have really found having a diary helps me be a little bit more accountable and think it's a really good idea. Is today your first day? How are you finding it so far?

Haha, this reminds me of my first shake. Someone asked me how it was. I looked at her (with a slight smile on my face) and responded - alright I suppose, but it's hardly a bloody bacon sandwich, is it!? Just reading though some of your diary and wanted to offer a cheer of support for you! Come...

Everyone slips up, and it's those slip ups that help us learn about ourselves. In the grand scheme of things you've done so well! Don't let one little blip bring you down, you're better than that. Learn from it, keep that end goal in sight and move on!!! x

Hello MC and fellow Game of Thrones fan! High five for GoT! Just dropping by to say hello, a huge well done on weight loss so far and to subscribe! I have no idea re pills and ketosis, but you're right - your health comes first. I'd be surprised if they have a huge impact, and irrespective of...

Are you drinking enough water? That will help things move too, along with gentle exercise (taking a walk etc). That bloated feeling is awful.

Yeah, being at home does make temptation so much harder to resist. I do have an extremely clean kitchen now though! No need to beat yourself up about slips, just try to think about ways to avoid similar pitfalls next time. It's great reading that last post - it's like you're walking on...

Hot yoga? Do you mean Bikram?! I had a friend who swore by it - not only did she shape up nicely but she used to say it solved everything from emotional dramas to headaches! It's a bit hard core for me though, although I'm going to try pilates soon with a friend. Let me know how it goes!

At the end of the day, a loss is a loss, is a loss. You're not gaining and that's the most important thing. Re the cheats. . . . Are you on TS? Do you think switching onto the TS plus (the one where you can have an extra 100 cals/day) would help control the cheats, i.e. they're planned (and...

Oh yes, I struggled with just the shakes and had to get some savoury stuff. I think spending all that cash up front on soups etc also gave me real motivation not to waste it all!! I think you're clearly committed, deciding to "restart" today. If this diet were easy, we'd all be the size of Kate...

Yup - I think you're right. Sometimes I like to just push myself to see what I can and can't get away with. I felt pretty rotten Sat morning and ultimately, this really isn't forever. The whole point of this was to learn moderation. ('Wine', 'me', 'moderation' . . . in the same sentence. . . I...

Don't stress about the smoking thing - it's too much to do TS and quit. Plus, quitting will make you feel even hungrier. I quit about 4 months ago and I was constantly shovelling food in my mouth. Good job on eating out and staying in control! I think it's just a case of considering what you're...

Yeah, I find that because I spend so much of my time driving for work, it's difficult to build exercise into my routine. I'm trying a little walk at lunch and always choosing to walk over the bus where I can. I'm planning on starting exercise classes with a friend too in a couple of weeks once...

Hi, I've just finished reading all your entries - it's really great to hear how well you're succeeding at balancing extane, food and exercise. I'm not there yet, but it's good to know it's do-able. I often worry about what happens if I open the flood gates with a meal! Glad you had a great...

I did a couple of meet ups a few years ago, really enjoyed them and think they're a great idea. Are you going to go again? I remember doing a roller-derby type one. Had a blast - it was so much fun, but boy does it work out your thighs (this was in my skinnier days of course). The following...

Things that I have learnt: 1) I cannot have just one glass of wine 2) Friends and family might not want you to change/succeed for their own reasons Felt pretty terrible Saturday morning and was so very, very hungry. I assumed I'd kicked myself out of ketosis and was so, so cross with myself. I...

Gotta dash but wanted to say that I came home to see Hermes had delivered my savoury packs! Was really excited and tucked straight into the thai soup, yum, yum, yum! I was desperately in need of a savoury kick!! Bob - you don't sound at all preachy, please, it's really good to hear and gave me...

Happy Friday to you, too! And a great start to the weekend with the weigh in!! Have a great one and stay strong!

Just to say I've been read through your diary and you should be so proud of yourself, you've done so well! Keep it up and keep postng! :)

Hi! Water is amazing isn't it, fills you right up. I also found a hot bovril drink or bouillon drink helped me massively in the evenings when I wanted something savoury. It's got me through a few tough moments! I'm only on the shakes at the moment, waiting for my soups to arrive, but I never...

Guys, I'm facing a little dilemma. Alcohol has always been a weakness, and one of the things I need to stop is the mid week drinking. A glass of wine all to easily turns into a bottle. Anyway, tonight I'm supposed to be going to a BBQ (or an indoor grill-a-thon, I suspect, if the weather stays...

Death breath indeed! If I could bottle it, I'd be selling it as tear gas! At any rate, it doesn't seem to be as terrible as it was!

Haha, this made me laugh! I have an image of a ninja cocktail sausage jumping for the corner of my mouth! I made lunch for the other half last night and just caught myself as I was about to pick at his lunch! I really feel for those who have to cook their kids dinner - I don't know how they...

I'm not struggling with the water to be honest, I'm actually finding I'm quite thirsty. But then, I always had a cup of tea on the go. I find if I've always got a drink in front of me, I'll just gradually sip away at it and before I know it, I'm at about 1.5l by lunchtime. I've not tried any of...

No, I shouldn't have thought it would be all that bad, not in the grand scheme of things! I've been lucky that I've been able to nip home for lunch and have a shake there. I think it's going to be more tricky next week. Not really keen on having gloopy shakes in the office, or the questions...

I love the mint ones too - seriously my favourite! 50 does seem over kill though - I worry I'd end up turning minty green if I had that many! :) That is a dilemma - are they significantly more carbs? Hide it in a draw, don't look at it and sit in the lovely sun instead at lunch!!

I did it! I made it to day 4. The words of encouragement above really helped see me through that second day, which was seriously tough. I was so close to giving up, so just popped on the scales, just to see and saw a massive 6lb loss (although I'm sure that is partly due to my cheap scales!)...

Really motivational reading - great stuff, you're doing great! :)

I've struggled with my weight all my life and after managing to slim right down in my mid 20s, I find myself the biggest I've ever been at 18 stone 4 a few years later. Quite simply, I refuse to be this size! Diets are torture for me. As someone who loves food and cooking, I find that I'm a bit...