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  1. Annie68

    First WI after re-start last week

    Thanks very much folks. I was surprised to lose so much. Even when I started last October, my first week loss was 3 1/2 pounds, so to lose so much in one week is a great boost and added bonus. I reckon it's because it's new fat (recently put back on) and hasn't had time to anchor it's roots in...
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    free breakfast ideas

    Again, it's using a HexB but I'll often have bacon on toast. Don't butter the toast as the bacon keeps it moist so you don't use any syns. I can also get syn free sausages where I live so I'll maybe even do bacon, sausage and scrambled eggs on toast. Yum!
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    First WI after re-start last week

    Just back from class. I didn't stay because I'm full of this stupid cough and cold that started on Saturday and I still feel really pants, but I'm glad I dragged myself to WI. I've had a break since June and had put 1 stone 6.5lbs back on... :mad: but at WI this morning I've lost the 6.5lbs :D...
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    kick up the bum please!!

    Yay! I get to use the boot again. There you go :D Only you can get yourself back on track. We can all support you but only you can do it. write yourself a menu plan, even if it's only for tomorrow to start with, and then stick to it. One day at a time and before you know it, you'll have a...
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    allowances for teenage son?

    Thanks folks. He's a good lad. He's never given me any bother. If he gets drunk he stays at his girlfriends house so I don't see him in a state or throwing up LOL. He should burn it off quite quick. He works full time and is also a guitarist in a band and they practice and gig quite a bit...
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    allowances for teenage son?

    Thanks ladies. I thought the syns were the same but for some reason I thought they were allowed an extra HexB. No idea how that got into my head LOL Bless him though.. he's just phoned from the butchers asking if I wanted some SW sausages bringing home (our butcher makes lovely syn free...
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    allowances for teenage son?

    I hope someone can help me here. My son wants to lose about 2 stone and is more than happy to do SW with me but can't get to class because he works. He's 19 yrs old. I've tried the SW site including the student zone but can't find out about how many healthy extra a's and b's he can have and...
  8. Annie68

    o/t Facebook?

    Phew, all my coffee and peppers were ready to harvest.. just in time LMAO, what a sad case!!
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    o/t Facebook?

    It's working for me again now :D
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    No loss again!!???!!

    What days are you mainly doing? Red? Green? EE? a mix of all? if so, what ratio are you doing of each? This might sound like a daft question, but how many Alpen Light bars are you eating a week? I ate 2 a day every day for a week as HexB's and stayed the same and again the same the following...
  11. Annie68

    o/t Facebook?

    oh dear, problems somewhere for facebook.... Server not found. Firefox can't find the server at www.facebook.com
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    o/t Facebook?

    LOL, I was worried about my fish dying.. and my crops dying in farmtown. I didn't know about fairyland... methinks I might need to check it out LOL. It's not been working for me all day either. I thought I'd done something to it.
  13. Annie68

    I've done it.. re-joined.. but oh dear

    I wonder if we all went to class naked they'd realise that there are actually wobbly bits that need to come off LOL, we just hide them well in our clothes. Although it's lovely to hear the 'you don't need to lose anymore' comments... they've not seen us naked. They might not say the same thing...
  14. Annie68

    Tuesday WI!!

    Well done to the losers. Good luck to the evening WI'ers and good luck to everyone for next week.
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    I've been avoiding you....

    Well done on posting here again. That was my first step. I've been off plan since the end of May. Let me tell you.. the scales are pretty scary when you haven't stepped on them in 3 months. They did their worst to beat me down, but it's just a number, and it will be a smaller number next week...
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    I've done it.. re-joined.. but oh dear

    ahhhh thanks for that. Not quite the same as the shiny one with a 4 on it LOL... but I'll have that one back soon.. and the nice shiny one that says 5 like the one you have :p hehe thanks xxxx
  17. Annie68

    Slow cooker...

    I make a leek and potato soup in mine. Gallons of it LOL No precise measurements, I just bung it all in. Chopped Leeks Chopped Potatoes (you could put any other veg in here too) couple of pints of stock made with veggie stock cubes switch it on and leave it to cook. It might look a bit brown...
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    I've done it.. re-joined.. but oh dear

    awww thanks Princess xx I think the one thing that's at the front of my mind now is that I'm not as big as I was when I first started, and so any loss will show quicker than it used to. Being so huge when I started meant that I had to lose about 3 stone before anyone noticed. Once that 3 stone...
  19. Annie68

    I've done it.. re-joined.. but oh dear

    Thanks Cailin. I lost 4 stone between October 08 and June 09, but then put a stone and a half back on! God I could kick myself LOL. I've just changed all my stats to make them current.. that was quite painful... But I'm back on it now and I want the next 4 off, plus the 1 and a half gain. I...
  20. Annie68

    OMG- going to set a bit of a longer challenge as its only

    I've re-joined class this morning and would like to join the Christmas challenge please I think it's 10 weeks to Christmas, so I'd like to aim for 21lbs off.
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    I've done it.. re-joined.. but oh dear

    Well, I've rejoined class after having the entire summer off plan.. well since the end of May really. I'm happy to re-join and it was lovely to be welcomed back so readily. A lot of the members are still there who were then when I was going and they were all so pleased to see me, which was...
  22. Annie68

    An update on my sister in law

    I'm so sorry for what you are going through right now. It's not easy to stay on track sometimes, especially when life throws piles of the proverbial at you. Don't stress too much about your weight, but if you really do want to get back into it and make Santa a happy chap, you'll get plenty of...
  23. Annie68

    Has anyone made crisps...

    There's always been a debate about the syn value of the potato crisps and lasagne crisps, but I'm not sure about other veggies. The reason we had from head office was that although they were free foods the amount you could eat as crisps is far more than you'd eat if you were eating spuds or...
  24. Annie68

    Finding it all so hard...

    woohoo, glad they came early. Now, get that slow cooker, you won't regret it. I use mine all the time for soups, stews etc. I even cook a pork joint or a full chicken in it. Tastes yummy. Once you've got it and start using it for all that cooking you'll be in those jeans in no time!
  25. Annie68

    Just like a bad penny....

    wow look at your weight loss gal!! WTG :D and thanks :D
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    I need your help please (lunches)

    Make a bacon omelette and heat it up at lunch time? The other thing I used to take out is the SW bacon no pastry quiche. It's in the recipe thread somewhere. Cottage cheese, eggs and bacon and syn free. You can eat it hot or cold.
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    Finding it all so hard...

    Sorry you've got so much going on and a cold on top of it all. A quick grab lifesaver for me is a big pan of soup. All veggies or chicken and veg made with a veggie oxo cube (1syn for all of it) and just make a big fat pan of it. Take out what you need and bung it in the microwave for when...
  28. Annie68

    Just like a bad penny....

    Yes that was me :D I didn't get too far LOL, I managed 17 miles, but I've dusted the exercise bike off and am ready to get back on my travels. :D
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    Just like a bad penny....

    Thanks for the welcome back!! Wow look at all your losses!! you fantastic people. Good to see that some of you remember me LOL, even if it is for my boot haha. Apparently I've picked the right day to go back to class, they're having a party.. woohooo!! SW 40th anniversary celebrations, I must...
  30. Annie68

    Just like a bad penny....

    Just like a bad penny.... I keep turning up ;) Hi folks. It's been quite some time since I posted here. In fact, it was probably June. Yikes, where did the time go? I hope that some of you at least might remember me. After losing 4 stone from October to June, I sort of lost the plot. We went...
  31. Annie68

    Well that's a bit better!

    so after having a gain of 3 1/2 lbs for no reason other than ToTM and a gain last week because I was a pig.. I got back to it last Tuesday and although my head still isn't in the right place, I'm still 100%. Went to weigh in this morning and I've lost 6lbs this week. woohoo.. 'bout time! I'm...
  32. Annie68

    Sooo dispondent :(

    Thanks ladies :D Well I got through yesterday 100%. I did some stepping on the Wii Fit and some hooooola'ing :D My mindset is ok now and I don't feel as fat as I did last week when I was pigging out. It's odd how you feel fat when you're eating crap but feel so much better once you're back to...
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    Sooo dispondent :(

    LOL Minders@ the metal box. I'm glad I'm not over-reacting to the ham thing. I was beginning to think I was because of how stupid he made me feel about getting upset over ham. I know he's my hubby but even he would admit he's a very selfish person, and you just can't get him to see reason. Now...
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    Sooo dispondent :(

    Awww thanks so much for all your support. It really does mean a lot. One of the other annyoing things is that I have actually started exercising over a month ago. I started to use my exercise bike doing between 5 and 7 miles a session. I also skint myself and bought a Wii Fit board to use on my...
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    Sooo dispondent :(

    Hi folks to those of you that know me, and hi to all the new names here. Oh dear... Annie went into hiding again. (waiting for the foot tapping and 'naughty girl' comments LOL) The past few weeks .. in fact, probably 6 or so weeks have been a battle. My body has got stuck on the weight loss...
  36. Annie68

    Tuesday weighers?

    I got weighed this morning and have lost 2 and a half pounds. I'm chuffed to bits with this as I've had a 'sticky for no reason' month this month, despite sticking to plan, so it's nice to know it's moving again. Good luck to everyone else
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    Target choice - hmmm

    I've really been giving my target weight a lot of thought recently and can't decide what to aim for. In my head, the target I'd set is 10 stone. No idea why.. because really I should be aiming for 9 stone, but for some reason 10 stone planted itself in my head. I can't remember the last time...
  38. Annie68

    May Spring Bank Holiday Challenge?

    2 and a half lb's off for me this week. Only 8.5lbs to go.. but not long left to do it. Annie - 21lbs - 8.5 lbs to go Niknaks - 21lbs 16lbs to go Bettylollypop - 21lbs 10 lbs to go Orion - 21lbs 13lbs to go MsBlue - 15 lbs 6lbs to go SuePat10 - 21lbs 13.5 lbs to go Mrs V - 13lbs 9lbs to go...
  39. Annie68

    Finally shifting it again.. Been to WI

    After about a month of sticking to the plan and my weight going down very little, I've lost 2 and a half pounds this week. I'm chuffed to bits. Last week I had a STS for no reason whatsoever, 1lb loss the week before and the week before that was 1/2lb despite being 100% so it's great to see it...
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    Been a busy week

    Hi folks. Sorry I've not been around much. I've had such a busy week I don't know where the time has gone! Food wise, I've eaten so many speed foods I'm suprised I'm not on fast forward! Hoping for a good weigh in tomorrow morning as the last few weeks have been pretty pants despite me being...
  41. Annie68

    Where has all my rep gone?!

    Would it not be better to have 1 rep point for each rep point you get rather than it being based on how many rep points the person giving the rep has? I might be too simplistic here, but counting each rep point received makes a bit more sense to me. I might be missing the point though
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    Where has all my rep gone?!

    I was quite pleased with my rep too... Go Taz.. shake your thang LOL
  43. Annie68

    Where has all my rep gone?!

    Mine's gone from 70 down to 12 now :(
  44. Annie68

    urgent advice needed please

    potatoes are free on EE, so yes, tuck in. Although, I'd be careful at the amount tbh. make sure you have superspeed fillings in them and you should be fine. Sorry about the cold. Hope it doesn't hang around too long
  45. Annie68

    Tuesday WI

    Oh I'm so pigged off once again!! I have been so good this week. Even when we went to Oulton Park to the car racing I took ryvita's and laughing cow extra light, and yogurts. I even queued up to buy a burger and hot dog for hubby and daughter and just bought myself a coffee. I've cycled 17 miles...
  46. Annie68

    John O' Groats to Land's End virtually - anyone want to join me?

    LOL Yes, course you can play too. top of the country to the bottom of the country.. get pedalling :D
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    John O' Groats to Land's End virtually - anyone want to join me?

    Well done ladies on either joining in or on what you've done so far :D We were out at oulton park race circuit all yesterday, so no cycling, but we worked it out that we walked at least 6 miles, so I'm going to add that to my journey. :D Keep it up folks, we'll be there in no time.
  48. Annie68

    FAO JestersTear

    Just wanted to wish you good morning and send some 'feel good about yourself' thoughts. A new morning, a new week, and a new track to get back on. Forget last week, just think about this week! Here's some sunshine to help you on your way.
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    OMG - I've fallen off the SW wagon in spectatular style this week - HELP!

    Fingers crossed for you that it's not half as bad as you expect. Keep smiling :D
  50. Annie68

    Shall I eat more syns?

    You really should be having all your syns each week. 10 per day (70 a week) You are depriving your body of some of the things it needs. The same thing applies for your healthy extra's. make sure you're having those as well.
  51. Annie68

    I HATE MY FRIDGE!

    LMAO! It was supposed to put you off the pork pie :8855::8855::8855: and thank you for the compliment xxx I've never been compared to a pork pie before ROFL
  52. Annie68

    Other people!

    I actually wrote about this on my blog yesterday. We know we still need to lose a bit more, but everyone is used to seeing you at a certain size and it makes them uncomfortable to see you looking less familiar. It's their problem not yours. Best way to deal with it is just to carry one and get...
  53. Annie68

    I HATE MY FRIDGE!

    LOL! I know exactly what you mean, but just think about it sitting on the inside of your hips or on your belly, and think of all that horrible pure fat in the jelly. It's not blowing you kisses, it wants to kill you ;) Well done on resisting it though.
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    John O' Groats to Land's End virtually - anyone want to join me?

    Hey well done you!! :party0011:
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    Good Morning everyone...

    Thanks jaylou :D I'm starting to recognise myself again now LOL
  56. Annie68

    Shopping list of essentials

    Porrige is a good breakfast on SW (28g is a HexB) it's a slow release energy too so should keep you fuller for longer :D I only do red days although I will occasionally throw in an extra easy day) My essential foods are: Bacon, Eggs, Mullerlight Yogurts, Chicken, WW Malted Danish Bread, Cooked...
  57. Annie68

    Good Morning everyone...

    Good afternoon Paul. Great to see you feeling so good. If you feel this good now, imagine how you'll feel at your WI on Monday! Keep up the good work :D
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    Pleased with my progress but headaches getting me down

    Oh that's awful. I'm sorry you have to put up with this. One question.. you've probably already thought of this, but are you drinking enough water? The reason I ask, is that I often get headaches when I'm a bit de-hydrated. So I drink loads of water and it happens less often. Could you try...
  59. Annie68

    Anyone here have 100lbs or more to lose?

    It is scary to see over 20 stone, but it does get under 20 stone, and to see a 1 at the beginning of your weight instead of a 2 feels great! Keep at it gals :D
  60. Annie68

    Where is everyone from?

    My hubby stayed in Glenrothes for a while. His mum is in Rosyth and his step dad is now in Inverkeithing
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    John O' Groats to Land's End virtually - anyone want to join me?

    OK, racked up another 6 miles this morning. 11 miles in 2 days. Don't think for a minute that i'll keep this pace up LOL.. but while the enthusasm is there.. y'know.
  62. Annie68

    Oooh, just realised...

    Oooh it's nice to know someone reads it and I'm not just blethering on to myself LOL. Thanks for reading :D I did take a nosey at yours last night. Mind if I add a link to yours from mine?
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    Anyone here have 100lbs or more to lose?

    I did have over 100lbs to lose (140lbs to be precise). I started in October last year and now have only 80lbs to go :D I started out at 1/2lb under 20 stone but am now in the 15's. You can do it. Set your mind to it and you'll be well on your way. I don't know how I ever let myself get that...
  64. Annie68

    I went to class and stayed....

    Well done on staying to class. I need my 'day of reckoning' each week. I lost a lot of weight on SW before and put most of it back on. I now realise that I will have to attend class for life otherwise it's just too easy for me to get complacent and the few pounds ends up as a few stones back...
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    Where is everyone from?

    Originally from North Nottinghamshire, but now living about 6 miles outside of Chester
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    15 syns and good losses?

    I've always stuck to 10 syns a day (70 for the week) . I don't always need a treat as such and tend to use my syns in my meals such as gravy, extra light mayo (obviously not at the same time lol) and things like that. I'm trying to get out of the habit of treating myself with food, so using my...
  67. Annie68

    Oooh, just realised...

    We'd all love to get our club 10 in three days LOL. Stick at it and you'll be there in no time :D How are you finding your first few days?
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    Oooh, just realised...

    I've just realised that I've now joined the Club 20 (even though it doesn't exist LOL). I've actually lost 21.15% of my body weight. Onwards to club 30!
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    Trouble setting a target

    Using the ideal weight chart on from that link, I should be between 121-135lbs. so that actually sounds about right for my height and frame.
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    Shopping is not fun

    Hmmm, the original joke was the other way around. It was a guy shopping and a checkout girl LOL :P
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    Trouble setting a target

    I'm too far from target at the moment to think about a realistic one, although I do have 10 stone in my head. No idea why 10 stone seems to be the magic number LOL I'm not going to set my official target until I get closer to it because I need to see what weight suits me tbh. I've not been...
  72. Annie68

    OMG - I've fallen off the SW wagon in spectatular style this week - HELP!

    The wagon is pulling into the station. Get on it. :D Don't spend time worrying and getting upset over last week. You can't undo it in time for WI... but you can undo it next week. And trust me.. it won't be stones. I fell off the wagon last week for the first time since I joined 6 months ago...
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    John O' Groats to Land's End virtually - anyone want to join me?

    You could always walk it ;) hehe
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    John O' Groats to Land's End virtually - anyone want to join me?

    I have decided as of this morning that I'm going to exercise cycle from John O' Groats to Land's End The distance is 838.7 miles (according to the AA Route Planner). I'm going to keep a ticker going with how far I've done and how far I've got left to go. I'm planning to cycle daily...
  75. Annie68

    Hi all not sure if you remember me but i am pregnant and wanting to do SW

    Of course I remember you :D Yay!! congratulations!! I'm chuffed for you. Yes you can do SW when pregnant. I can't remember if you go to class or not. If you do, have a private chat with your consultant and tell her, but ask her to not mention it in class until you get past your 12 weeks. Good...
  76. Annie68

    1st of July Challenge

    I'm not going to sign up for this one yet as I'm doing a 31st of May challenge. Once I get there.. I might join this one :)
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    May Spring Bank Holiday Challenge?

    course you can. Copy the list and paste it into a new post. Add your name to the bottom and how much you want to lose by the 31st of May. Then just update it each week :D Same goes for anyone else who wants to set a mini target for the end of May
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    Tuesday Weigh In

    Officially I've lost 1lb this week, but technically I've lost 5. I didn't get to class last week and put 4 on, so I've shifted those, plus 1. Only 1 more pound and I'll have lost 60lbs since October last year. :D Well done to the losers, chin up to the gainers.. we'll all lose some next week :D
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    WI today - confused myself now LOL

    Ok, I can't remember where I'm at with my weight loss now... it doesn't really matter tbh... I didn't get to class last week what with my daughter smashing her mouth in and then my MIL arriving having her personal crisis. I did weigh myself at home though, as I do every Tuesday.. and I'd put...
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    May Spring Bank Holiday Challenge?

    Annie - 21lbs - 11 lbs to go Niknaks - 21lbs 16lbs to go Bettylollypop - 21lbs 15 lbs to go Orion - 21lbs 13lbs to go MsBlue - 15 lbs 6½lbs to go SuePat10 - 21lbs 13.5 lbs to go Mrs V - 13lbs 9lbs to go Pink_Peony - 21lb 18.5lb to go Taz - 10.5lb 5lb to go Melsy - 14lb 10.5lb to go Leahtm -...
  81. Annie68

    Things I've noticed.. how about you?

    LOL!! That made me laugh! I don't need a line full of pegs for my t-shirts now either LOL
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    Is there a minimum weight to start SW..??

    Put 2 more pounds on and your in LOL. Sorry... that's not much help I guess. ;)
  83. Annie68

    Is there a minimum weight to start SW..??

    Just checking the medical charts shows that for a woman of 5ft 2, the ideal weight range should be 7 stone 11 to 8 stone 10. I'm 5ft 3 and I don't think there's any way in the world I'll be under 9 stone. I'd look ill. But that's a medical guideline.
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    Is there a minimum weight to start SW..??

    You could always get some books off ebay or something like that, but medically (and to keep their backs covered) SW have to have a cut off guideline. It might be worth checking, but I'm sure it's 7lbs above the official medical weight for height. I do understand where you're coming from though...
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    Anything exciting happen today?

    Y'know, I said to my other half, I've lost weight off my feet. He told me not to be so stupid. Grrrrr. Yes, I can see bones there now too LOL. In fact I managed to buy a pair of sandals today from a 'normal' shoe shop without having to get a size bigger or a wide fitting. pfffft to my hubby LOL...
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    Things I've noticed.. how about you?

    Here's a few things I've noticed since losing 4 stone. (the list will be longer when I shift the next 4! LOL) apologies if any of these gross anyone out LOL I can lift my legs up enough to get my knickers on rather than having to sit down to put them on. I can reach to cut my toenails! I can...
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    Advice please..

    The best thing to do is allow yourself 70 syns for the week (10 a day) because I know you don't have that much to lose now. work out what syns you use on your weekend enjoyment and then divide the rest of the syns over the rest of the week. Or, have a running total of 70. Start counting them on...
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    DONE IT...no more talking so need to start losing!!!

    Well done on making the decision to join up. That's the hardest part. Good luck, I'm sure you'll do just fine :D
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    Is there a minimum weight to start SW..??

    Officially, you have to have at least 7lbs to lose. It's one of those check your weight against your height chart thingies, but as long as you are 7lbs over your ideal target weight, you'll be fine
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    Ann-Marie - doing the plan but not the weigh-ins

    Welcome back. Sorry you lost focus, but lets hope it's back to stay... summer is on it's way and you know you want to feel good ;) LOL Don't worry too much about what the scales say in the morning.. once you've read them, you're on your way. Good to have you back :D
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    What have you been doing today ?

    I was in desperate need of a photo fix. My poor camera has hardly been out of the camera bag in weeks!! Spent the last two days sorting the garden out. I mean SORTING it. I've strimmed and dug and mowed and trimmed and planted etc etc. Looks really nice now. This afternoon we went into...
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    I'm back on track as from today

    Good for you, and welcome back. Not far to go now.. just think.. that can be done by summer. How good will you feel then? :D
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    Treats

    You can have treats as and when you want them if you count them into your syn allowance. I know people who have chocolate every night, but they count it. Some people save a few (not all) syns up so that they can have a drink at the weekend. You don't have to deprive yourself of treats... as long...
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    How do you know when its enough?

    My other half got up to 16 stone which was heavy for his 5 ft 10 frame. According to 'recommended guidelines' he should have been between 12 and 12 and a half stone. That's wayyyyy too skinny for his build. He's now about 13 stone 2 and is comfortable at that. He doesn't look overweight at all...
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    I feel so bad.....

    Sorry you're having a bad week. Don't skip your class... it's the worst thing you can do. Look how far you've come and look how close you are to target. Go to your friends for a meal, but try and keep it as low syn as you can till then. Eat plenty of free foods till then and the damage won't be...
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    I'll be so gutted

    Well done on the 1.5 off. that's great. Sorry you didn't get your award but I'm sure you'll get it next week. I've found that lately, despite having been 100% my weight losses are so random and all over the place, even though I was sticking to plan, that I have to look at the weight loss over a...
  97. Annie68

    Switching from Cambridge Diet to Slimming World

    Welcome aboard! SW is normal, healthy eating, and it fits in with life quite easily. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Looking forward to getting to know you around here
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    Music to exercise by!!!

    LOL Phil I cycle to stuff that's a bit heavier Avenged Sevenfold - The beast and the harlot - exactly 5 minutes long, tempo slows down in the middle then speeds back up for the end.. woosh! Iron Maiden - Run to the Hills Guns n' Roses - any of them, but peddle like the clappers to Paradise...
  99. Annie68

    Knuckled down

    So after a bad week life wise and the plan going to pot, I got back to it yesterday and was 100% and my head is back to where it should be. I had put 4lbs on (according to my scales) but it was ToTM too. I've got weighed this morning and 3lbs have come off so most of it was obviously fluid...
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    Sorry - been AWOL - horrid week (added pic of Isabelle)

    Thanks so much everyone. Yeah I guess it doesn't look too bad to everyone else. To be honest, it's given her a different kind of cuteness LOL She is fine now and her gums are looking pretty good considering the mess she made. Yesterday was awful plan wise. I didn't really eat properly at all...
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    Sorry - been AWOL - horrid week (added pic of Isabelle)

    Thanks so much for your support folks. It's much appreciated. So much for getting back on track today! It didn't happen. I'm giving myself a good talking to and am going to get back to it in the morning. It's just been such a pig of a week and I feel really down in the dumps today. I need to...
  102. Annie68

    Lemon & Coriander Cous Cous

    I coated a piece of fish in it .. dipped the fish in egg then covered in the corriander and lemon cous cous.. served with SW chips and mushy peas... free on EE .. lurvely!!
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    Sorry - been AWOL - horrid week (added pic of Isabelle)

    Hello you lovely friends. Sorry I've not been around, it's been a horrible week emotionally and I'm glad it's over. The plan went to pot due to circumstances and now I feel pretty cr@ppy to be honest. Last Wednesday evening my 3 year old was playing with the little girls next door on their...
  104. Annie68

    cm'on ....own up

    [puts on shiny halo] None for me at all! Oh how righteous am I? LOL. Isabelle on the other hand has eaten the best part of three eggs. It actually smells so sweet and sickly, I don't want it. Mark has Bournville and I don't like that.. so I'll get through today with no chocolate, no problem. How...
  105. Annie68

    week 3 and putting weight on..help please??

    When you do a lot of green days, it can sometime lead to water retention and bloating. Did your consultant say anything to you or give you any advice? If you like your green days, why not try a few extra easy days? That way you can combine free green foods and free red foods until you get the...
  106. Annie68

    I braved it!

    Thanks everyone :D Yes it was a bit of a major event in dragging myself there. The stupid thing is more than likely, no one even looks at me. Or if they do it's only for a split second so why do I go into a panic thinking the whole world is looking at my wobbly bits? Daft eh? I've promised...
  107. Annie68

    Oh look, there's a wagon........

    Well done for jumping on the wagon as you saw it passing by. Good luck with your first goal, I'm sure you'll get there easily enough
  108. Annie68

    Little sparks of slimming happiness...

    Well done Hellie! Brilliant news :D I just made a post about this, but I braved the swimming pool yesterday, wobbly bits shoved into a cozzy I bought about 10 years ago. and I'm off to the gym in about half an hour. Both of these things I wouldn't have done 6 months ago.
  109. Annie68

    I braved it!

    My poor daughter will be 4 in July and has only ever been swimming three times. So yesterday I braved the walk of shame from the changing rooms right around the other side of the pool to the toddler pool and took her swimming. She LOVED it. I'm determined to take her more often. She has no fear...
  110. Annie68

    Eeeek am I doing something wrong??

    You can always roast your veg in the oven. Just chop them up nice and thick and spray with fry light and pop them in the oven. You could always syn a spoonful of honey and drizzle that over the top of the veg too. My saviour is leek and sweed mash. I LOVE it. Boil your sweed and leeks...
  111. Annie68

    Has anybody...

    I haven't read your diary yet, but just wanted to say don't be too disappointed. I'm really not sure of the EE days tbh. I know so many people who have such small losses on EE days. I know more disappointed people than happy ones doing EE, although, I know it works for some. It doesn't work for...
  112. Annie68

    Feel a little upset...

    Can you get hold of the SW magazine or get on the SW site? They both have a 7 day eating plan. Even if you don't follow it it will give you some ideas and help you to get your head around it. I know there are a lot of 'days' you can have. Green, red or extra easy. Why not pick one and stick...
  113. Annie68

    Disheartened

    Will do. I'll take a look in the morning and pm you :D
  114. Annie68

    Disheartened

    Evans are one of the worst shops for small sizes. I think they do it just to pi$$ us off a bit more. Do yourself a favour - take your measurements. Although I've lost 4 stone, I've only gone down a couple of sizes, but my measurements are showing inch loss. I measure neck, bust, waist, fattest...
  115. Annie68

    Tuesday wi good luck

    1/2 a piggin' pound off this week. Sorry for complaining, I know it's off. My weight losses are so flippin' random, it's frustrating. I stick to the plan every week and the loss doesn't always reflect how good I've been. I think I feel bad about it because I'm due on next week and that usually...
  116. Annie68

    Not sure whether to carry on

    Awww hun don't give up. You've done so well already with great weight losses. I realise losing weight is the last thing on your mind right now, but just think when the test results do come back and you've been worrying over nothing or something that is a quick and easy fix, how bad you'll feel...
  117. Annie68

    Motorbike Season

    You certainly do remember me mentioning the Thundersprint and my access all areas photographers press pass LOL. beginning of May and I can't wait. Glad you liked my photographs :D
  118. Annie68

    Picking yourself up!

    I didn't get the promised big loss the following week. I lost 1lb, which really didn't make things much better LOL... that said.. I lost 5 1/2 lbs the following week (last week) again for no reason. My weight losses are so random. I mean, I did exactly the same last week and as I did the week...
  119. Annie68

    Uhoh...big chocolate craving!

    Stay away from the vending machine.. it will bite your fingers! Think... bridesmaid dress.. chant it in your head.. bridesmaid dressssssssssssssssssss..... that should keep you off the chocolate.
  120. Annie68

    Easter treats- syn values

    Easter Chocolate under 10 syns If anyone does want chocolate over Easter but still wants to keep within their syn allowance, here are a few treats you can afford syn wise Cadbury Mini Eggs 1½ Syns for 2 Mars Mini Eggs 2 Syns each Terry's Chocolate Orange Mini Eggs 2 Syns each...
  121. Annie68

    Picking yourself up!

    i SOOOOOO know what you meant. I am so hard on myself it's shocking. I started a blog to try and therap myself LOL. If I write it down it stops me beating myself up so much. I always do SW 100% or at least 99% but my weight loss varies so much. It's really frustrating when I've been 100% all...
  122. Annie68

    CAN'T GET BACK ON TRACK

    Why not treat yourself so some new clothes in a smaller size. Something that you really like, and hang it on the fridge door. You are so close to your target now, you could do that in no time if you stop cramming junk down your throat. You know you can stick to plan. Spend a bit of time...
  123. Annie68

    Motorbike Season

    My hubby is a biker but there is no biker season for him. He's an all year biker come rain or shine (nutter!) I passed my bike test and had an NSR 125 then got pregnant and stacked the weight on. Sold the bike and haven't riden or been pillion since. Although we do go to watch the bike racing...
  124. Annie68

    cous cous ontop of fish?

    Thanks louby :D I'm catching you up LOL, although I'm nowhere near at target yet.. on to the next stone now though :D
  125. Annie68

    I finally got my leg over!!!!

    Well done you!!! Congratulations on getting your leg over LOL I know exactly how you feel though. I bought myself an exercise bike a couple of months ago to the crys of my other half 'you'll never use it!' but I have. I usually but a track on by Avenged Sevenfold called The beast and the...
  126. Annie68

    cous cous ontop of fish?

    Funnily enough, I made fish coated in coriander and lemon cous cous last night and it was lovely!! Will definately do it again, and I didn't have to waste a HexB on breadcrumbs.
  127. Annie68

    Back from the Gym / Toning Studio

    The best thing about it is that it's in a beauty salon place so the toning studio / gym bit is women only. It's also not a huge gym so there are no 'I'm fit and I'm going to show off about it' women there if you get what I mean. There are a lot of older ladies there who just want to keep toned...
  128. Annie68

    Why can't I do it!

    Get your 'fat pants' out and remind yourself where you've come from. If you keep binging you'll end up back in them and that's the last thing you want. You have to get your head right and remind yourself how important it is for you to get to your target. It's ONLY a stone away. Look how close...
  129. Annie68

    Back from the Gym / Toning Studio

    Well I braved it! I joined the gym / toning studio this morning. Induction was free :D so a full session free is a good start LOL I managed 6 minutes on the exercise bike. I could have done more but I didn't push for it seeing as it was the induction. Then went on all the toning beds working...
  130. Annie68

    A question about getting saggy *worried*

    It's nice to know I'm not the only one LOL I started at 20 stone and have now lost 4 stone. It's taken me this long to actually have the courage to be able to do something about it. The fears of being too fat to climb onto the toning tables etc etc.. I'm sure you know the score. But I agree...
  131. Annie68

    Extra Easy

    I've always been a bit sceptical about EE to be honest, but this week I've had two EE days and then the rest of them red. I really enjoyed having chicken stuffed with cheese, wrapped in bacon with potatoes and peas all on the same plate and free LOL Why not try a couple of days instead of a...
  132. Annie68

    A question about getting saggy *worried*

    This is also something that worries me. My skin has stretched to accomodate another person, so when I get to target I will have lost exactly half my body weight. My target is 10 stone. I was told that doing something as simple as a tin of baked beans in each hand and doing some curls with your...
  133. Annie68

    newbie to MM but not to SW!

    Welcome aboard! I'm sure you'll love it here. There are loads of friendly, supportive folks here for good times and bad. I also have a lot to lose, a long hauler so to speak so I'm sure we'll get to know each other over the next few months. Good luck with your weight loss and what a great goal...
  134. Annie68

    Ive just made Gemmas scotch eggs (pic inc), they taste lovely.

    yummmm, now my mouth is watering. I'm on my way over LOL
  135. Annie68

    My amazing SW anniversary

    Well done you!! That's fantastic news, you must feel so good about yourself compared to this time last year. Your pic is fab and you look great! Keep up the good work, you're practically a new woman already. :D
  136. Annie68

    Weekend advice please...

    I braved EE this week for the first time.. chicken that I am LOL. in fact I've had 2 EE days and the rest red and I've lost 5 and a half pounds this week!!! I was scared of EE but it really is .. easy LOL. The only thing I'd suggest is that don't overpile your plate with the free foods. If...
  137. Annie68

    Rubbish week!!

    It's never easy especially when emotions are running high, which they're likely to be with your OH going away. But just think how much you can surprise him when he gets back in 6 months time and you are loads slimmer. Hang in there and get yourself back on track. Writing a food diary is the...
  138. Annie68

    I did it I joined!

    Well done on joining. Just think, this time next week you will feel so much better about yourself for doing something positive. Good luck and don't forget to pop in here, especially when you have questions or need support
  139. Annie68

    I did it!!

    Wow thanks for all the replies ladies, and thanks for being so kind. You are all such lovely people. Your replies have made me feel all warm and mushy LOL but it means so much to know that there is so much support there. So thank you all and for any of you that's struggling... you CAN DO IT...
  140. Annie68

    Tuesday WI

    Well I had a shocking but surprising loss this week. 5 and a half pounds off. :D whoohoo, what a boost. Good luck to everyone else who WI today
  141. Annie68

    I did it!!

    I am very pleased to announce that I achieved my 6 month personal target. It is exactly 6 months since I joined slimming world and I got weighed this morning and have had a massive loss of 5 and a half pounds this week, which brings me to a total of 4 stone loss in 6 months!! waahoooo!! It's...
  142. Annie68

    May Spring Bank Holiday Challenge?

    Annie - 21lbs - 13 1/2 lbs to go Niknaks - 21lbs 17lbs to go Bettylollypop - 21lbs 16 lbs to go Orion - 21lbs 18lbs to go MsBlue - 15 lbs 9lbs to go SuePat10 - 21lbs 13.5 lbs to go Mrs V - 13lbs 9lbs to go Pink_Peony - 21lb 18.5lb to go Taz - 10.5lb 5lb to go Melsy - 14lb 10.5lb to go Leahtm -...
  143. Annie68

    Team FFF 2011 challenge.

    Taz, I need to update mine for this month. Sorry, been having puter problems so not updated. the three weeks you are missing are: +3 -1 -5 1/2
  144. Annie68

    Given in to temptation

    Try to stick to free and superfree foods and keep your syns to a minimum if you think you've really gone OTT on your syns. Can you count them up as a rough estimate? That will give you something to base syn figures on. You've got until Monday night to haul it back, loads of time. Don't think...
  145. Annie68

    Anxious!!

    Thanks everyone! Betty, they are non-steroid anti-inflmatories + co-codamol (space city on them.. wooohoo!). I wasn't allowed to take ibruprophen because of the anti-inflam's and codein mix. but it may well have hindered things. Thanks so much for all your support, it's very much appreciated...
  146. Annie68

    Thinking of signing up to Slimming World

    And if this doesn't motive you nothing will LOL. This is 52lbs of pure fat. This is the amount I've lost since October. That used to be smothered all over my body as I sat down to breakfast - ewwwww
  147. Annie68

    Thinking of signing up to Slimming World

    The simple answer from me, is YES get yourself joined up to SW. Ignore what you've gained on a previous card, it's done. It can be undone though :D As a 'serial dieter' over the years trying everything from cabbage diet to WW to egg diet to SW, SW is the only one I can stick to as a healthy...
  148. Annie68

    Anxious!!

    Well you lovely people, I've had a horrible fortnight :( I've been having some serious problems with my back and ended up having to take 15 tablets a day! Add to that ToTM began on Sunday so I've felt pretty crappy. Got to WI on Tuesday and had gained 3lbs!! I was mortified. I know it wasn't...
  149. Annie68

    Hello

    I don't know LOL, I just get on with it I suppose. I eat a lot of chicken, because I like chicken, but I'll also have beef, minced beef, stew, shepherds pie... the list is endless :D
  150. Annie68

    Measurements - who takes their's ?

    I do mine on the 1st of each month, although I didnt take them when I started.. daft really! I took them on 1st February for the first time, but when i took them again on 1st March the losses were: Neck: -1″ Bust: -1/2 Waist: -2 1/2″ Hips: -1 1/2″ Thigh: 1 1/2″ Upper Arm: 1 1/4 A total inch...
  151. Annie68

    What will be your treat for reaching goal?

    Size 10/12 biker leathers for me :D
  152. Annie68

    Thursday WI Results. Good luck ....

    YES! I had my one and only gain of half a pound during star week. I was mortified!! it will show a better loss next week though. Well done on the losses
  153. Annie68

    Hello

    Hi Phil, welcome aboard! You've jumped over the first hurdle and it's all downwards from here. We have two fella's in our class and they absolutely love being in a room full of women. We don't half tease them, but they can take it and it's all good fun. I'm like you with the carbs. I really...
  154. Annie68

    On a very long journey-Supersize me :(

    The best way to think of it is not as a long journey, but a new lifestyle. When I joined SW (this time) I weighed in at half a pound under 20 stone. Aiming to lose half my body weight just seemed too much of a task and I cried about it loads. I'm only 5'3 " so 10 stone seemed about the right...
  155. Annie68

    Im right .....arent I ??

    Do you? Hmmmm, I never got mine :( Well done Alice on getting your club 10 even though you didn't physically 'get it' LOL You're going great guns now, well done! it was worth all the jacket spuds and beans LOL
  156. Annie68

    52lbs of fat. If you're eating, or about to eat, don't look!

    Shockingly, that is FAT. That horrible wobbly lardy stuff under our skin. It's disgusting isn't it.
  157. Annie68

    52lbs of fat. If you're eating, or about to eat, don't look!

    Those of you who have read my blog will already probably have been grossed out.. but I thought I'd share this with you here. If you have just eaten, are about to eat, or are a bit icky with fat pics don't look..... As you know, I've lost 52 and 1/2lbs. This is what 52lbs looks like. Holy Cow...
  158. Annie68

    Wish Me Luck!!

    What's done is done. As the other gals here said, you don't know how different the Boots scales weigh to the ones you last got weighed on. They can vary so much. Take the reading you got and go from there. Maybe you can get weighed at your Dr's for an 'official' weight, but as long as you see...
  159. Annie68

    TOTM

    I make them without the golden syrup too. No point in adding extra sugar and syns when they don't need it. You can also make them with 2 crushed weetabix (1 HexB)
  160. Annie68

    Is it me...... really hungry.

    I get like that that the week before I'm due. I could eat the kitchen carpet tiles some days I'm so hungry. No matter how much I eat I still want more, it gets expensive that week cos I have to keep going to the supermarket LOL
  161. Annie68

    Six Month mini target I want to achieve

    LOL @ putting on Metallica. Someone is sending me a CD of the live gig we went to, I can't wait for it to arrive. I usually put Guns n' Roses on to clean to.. if they don't shift my butt into a busy cleaning session, nothing will. Thanks again for all your kind words ladies.. much appreciated :D
  162. Annie68

    Team FFF 2011 challenge.

    Well done Taz! That's a good cheer you up for the day :D
  163. Annie68

    chicken

    it's about gas mark 6 according to google LOL If you're not sure if it's cooked or not, just make a small cut into the middle and see how pink it is
  164. Annie68

    chicken

    20 minutes or so at about 200 degrees. Yum, I love these!
  165. Annie68

    Portion control

    I used to struggle with the 'there's not much on my plate' syndrome. So I bought myself (this might sound daft) a nice plate that I really liked, but smaller than my usual pig trough sized dinner plates. It's not quite a dinner plate but it's not a sandwich size plate if you know what I mean...
  166. Annie68

    Hello

    Hi Tracey, welcome aboard. You'll drop that stone and a lb off in no time. :D
  167. Annie68

    Six Month mini target I want to achieve

    Awww thanks for your support ladies. Much appreciated. It's great to know that there are people in the same situation day in day out, who are rooting for you. Hubby doesn't quite get it, all the slimming class thing.. but he is supportive. He even had a chicken deli sandwich 'in sympathy' at...
  168. Annie68

    Six Month mini target I want to achieve

    I'm three weigh in's away from six months on SW. I started on 1st October, so 1st of April will be the six month milestone. I am 3 and a half pounds away from 4 stone. I'd LOVE to be able to shift those 3 and a half pounds and have my 4 stone award for the 1st April!! Some might say, oh that's...
  169. Annie68

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    somerfield are selling Honeydew Melons (the yellow ones) at £2 each or 2 for £3. Two for £3 is a bargain for me cos I can eat a whole melon in one day LOL
  170. Annie68

    Tuesday WI Results... Good luck

    4lbs off for me!! waahoooo! I STS last week for no reason, not even ToTM, so 4 this week is great news and made me happy. 3 stone 10 and a half pounds lost since October 1st, and I got my 3 1/2 stone award today. Good luck to everyone else
  171. Annie68

    Team FFF 2011 challenge.

    4 off for me this week please Taz :D after a no reason whatsoever STS last week, I'm chuffed to bits!
  172. Annie68

    May Spring Bank Holiday Challenge?

    Well, after a completely, for no reason whatsoever STS last week I lost 4lbs this week. Oh the joys of a body with a mind of it's own LOL Annie - 21lbs - 17lbs to go Niknaks - 21lbs to go 19lbs to go Bettylollypop - 21lbs to go Orion - 21lbs to go 19lbs to go MsBlue - 15 lbs to go 10½lbs to go...
  173. Annie68

    Can someone give me the basics of SW

    Unfortunately Slimming World is quite closed when it comes to the food lists. This is obviously because they do the plan online as well as in classes. I know of several people who join for the first class, get the books, then go it alone. I'm not saying that's the right way to do it, I just...
  174. Annie68

    so depressed now

    I'm so glad that you had a good time, and it's fantastic that everyone helped with your son. Takes the pressure off you a little bit. OK, burger eaten... don't have another and you'll be fine. I was so pleased to read your last post. I can go to bed smiling now :D
  175. Annie68

    O/T - I hope you don't mind... (photos)

    I'm getting all excited for Thundersprint now.. just waiting for my official photographer pass to come and I'll be jumping up and down shouting LOL. Sad case that I am. I think we'll get to Oulton Park the weekend before for the British Superbikes.. woohoo. Might go on the Friday as that's...
  176. Annie68

    O/T two truths and a lie

    Only just read this thread LOL.. yeah it takes me a while.. but how funny? I've just had a right old giggle. and oooooh slash's snakepit.. not heard about them for years!
  177. Annie68

    Breakfast cereals

    I usually have 28g of Special K (the one without fruit). 28g of puffed wheat is a mountain lol, you get loads!
  178. Annie68

    so depressed now

    Oh hunneeeee, it's really not that bad. Your feelings are amplified because of ToTM! I do know how you feel though [[[hugs]]] You've lost a lot of weight already, so don't be put off the plan tonight.. the only way to look and feel better for yourself is to keep going. It took me to lose at...
  179. Annie68

    What's for dinner !!

    I'm having my favourite because the Asda man brought my shopping.. chicken stuffed with cheese wrapped in bacon, with carrots and shredded cabbage and leeks. Yum!
  180. Annie68

    O/T - I hope you don't mind... (photos)

    I'd sell them to you LOL. There are more to come when my 'workmen' arrive and there are a couple more sets on their way, so it's likely to be a series. :D
  181. Annie68

    O/T - I hope you don't mind... (photos)

    I've got a Canon 20D DSLR, the lens I used on it was a 100mm macro lens, that lets me get close up :D
  182. Annie68

    O/T - I hope you don't mind... (photos)

    I really hope you all don't mind, but you know I am a bit passionate about my photography hobby, and I wanted to share my latest little venture with you. If I'm out of order, mods, please remove this post. I'm not selling or advertising or anything, I just want to share some pics with my...
  183. Annie68

    anyone seen screen name "Treats" around lately??

    I've sent her a message saying we're missing her. Hopefully she'll pop by. She's not updated her blog since November, but that doesn't mean to say she's not been here.
  184. Annie68

    May Spring Bank Holiday Challenge?

    eek, no pressure then? LOL But I'm very flattered, thank you :D
  185. Annie68

    I know this sounds daft but ....

    LOL! Feels good doesn't it. I was sat at my mates house having a coffee and said OMG! she panicked and said what.. I said.. look my legs are crossed. She looked at me blank. I'd not been able to do that for years. LOL I've noticed that I've now got pointy elbows instead of round flabby ones...
  186. Annie68

    anyone seen screen name "Treats" around lately??

    I haven't seen her since before Christmas. Shame really, I liked her
  187. Annie68

    Our consultant is joining our group

    Our consultant joined our group a few of weeks ago. She originally lost 5 stone to get to target then became a consultant. Over Christmas she's put about 10lbs back on so she wants it off, so she joins in our WI's and tells herself off in front of us when she has a little oops. She is a...
  188. Annie68

    Team FFF 2011 challenge.

    I did have a bit of a biscuit fest at the beginning of the week, and then dipped into the cake batter.. (oops) but it wasn't that bad. From Thurs onwards I was really good, except we were away and I ate nowhere near enough. Food was provided so I think I was over-cautious. ah well.. on to next...
  189. Annie68

    May Spring Bank Holiday Challenge?

    Course you can join :D Copy and paste the last posted list and then add your name and how much you want to lose by the end of May. Then just update it on WI day
  190. Annie68

    Favourites?

    Chicken stuffed with cheese, wrapped in bacon. I ADORE this meal and would eat it every night if I could LOL served with loads of veg, it's absolutely yum!
  191. Annie68

    O/T Back from seeing Metallica!

    LOL, my lips are sealed. All I will say is commiserations. I reckon they'll end up showing up at sonisphere festival later in the year. I can't believe Faith No More, my other all time favourite band are re-forming and headlining at Download Festival at Donnington. I can't rake £160 each...
  192. Annie68

    GO ME ...............

    Go you indeed!! Well done, you're doing so well... keep it up :D
  193. Annie68

    Big Boot Up Bum Required

    Always happy to oblige :D c'mon, don't undo all that hard work... it's NOT worth it!! :D
  194. Annie68

    O/T Back from seeing Metallica!

    The next three dates in the UK are Birmingham - 25th March Glasgow - 26th March London - 28th March I have seen tickets on ebay, quite cheap at the mo, but what they'll go for at the end of the auctions are anyone's guess.
  195. Annie68

    Digestive vs Chocolate Digestive

    I'm going to sound like a right dork now LOL.. I actually prefer the digestives without the chocolate. How sad am I? LOL Thanks Taz, I hadn't thought of that.
  196. Annie68

    O/T Back from seeing Metallica!

    Would it make things worse if I said we were so close I could almost smell him, and his charisma and sex appeal just ooooozed LOL
  197. Annie68

    Digestive vs Chocolate Digestive

    OK, now i'm confused. I just searched syns online for Asda digestive biscuits. It came up with the following: Smartprice, Digestive Biscuits, each 3½ Smartprice, Milk Chocolate Digestive Biscuits, each 3 Chocolate digestives are cheaper syn...
  198. Annie68

    O/T Back from seeing Metallica!

    A friend has just emailed me and said that they have the audio of the Metallica gig we went to and did I want it? He doesn't like Metallica (what??) I'll take it!! thank you very much LOL. If anyone wants to see the rest of the photo's we got, they're on my flickr gallery. Some are really...
  199. Annie68

    What Fitness DVDs anyone?

    I have the Clare from Steps DVD. I did laugh to myself. After the warm-up she says, now choose which program you want to do.. I was half dead after the warm up LOL. I did the pilates bit, then the warm down. Talk about lack of co-ordination!!! I used to be quite co-ordinated but nope.. it's left...
  200. Annie68

    O/T Back from seeing Metallica!

    LOL @ best of three. I was allowed to get on again (shhh) for a deciding count, but it hovered and hovered and then settled on STS. So that was twice and we went for that. On the upside, that almost half a pound will count next week LOL
  201. Annie68

    I have lost 1 stone and half a pound in 4 weeks :D:D

    Excellent! Feels good doesn't it? Keep up the good work :D
  202. Annie68

    O/T Back from seeing Metallica!

    Thanks ladies. Sadly I couldn't take my 'good' camera in with me because it's a DSLR and it's classed as a professional camera and I didn't want it confiscating LOL, so I only had my little point and shoot camera with me, so I was chuffed with the shots I actually got. WI wise.. I stayed the...
  203. Annie68

    Team FFF 2011 challenge.

    Taz, I STS this week [grrrrrr]
  204. Annie68

    May Spring Bank Holiday Challenge?

    Well I stayed the same this week.. grrrr. that's what you get for a weekend away and no control over what food is provided. hey ho. Total lost in 1 week since starting this challenge is 49 and 1/2lbs. Well done everyone!! Keep up the good work!
  205. Annie68

    RED NOSE DAY- fancy dress ideas please?

    You could do what Jo Brand did and dress as Brittney Spears in school uniform ;) LOL <object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ABTYH5RIjWU&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess"...
  206. Annie68

    Puddings Luxury Fruit Loaf (with Pics!)

    Think I'll try this one! I love fruit cake and haven't had any for aaages! Look great. Thanks for posting the pic with it
  207. Annie68

    O/T Back from seeing Metallica!

    LOL. No I didn't tell him I loved him, but I did keep saying to Mark.. look... look.. it's James.. he's right there.. right in front of me.. look.. can you see him? as if he had no idea he was there LOL. hubby just kept rolling his eyes at me..
  208. Annie68

    O/T Back from seeing Metallica!

    I could practically smell him LOLOL
  209. Annie68

    O/T Back from seeing Metallica!

    Hi folks. I've seen Metallica!!! wooohoo! They were absolutely fantastic!! Really difficult to stick to plan as we were away from Friday till late Sunday night and we had to eat more or less what was provided by family. I had to wing it with the plan to be honest and 'sort of' did EE. I kept it...
  210. Annie68

    May Spring Bank Holiday Challenge?

    It must have been a long day, I read that as sort out my knickers LOL
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    May Spring Bank Holiday Challenge?

    Annie - 21lbs to go Niknaks - 21lbs to go Bettylollypop - 21lbs to go Orion - 21lbs to go 19lbs to go MsBlue - 15 lbs to go SuePat10 - 21lbs to go Mrs V - 13lbs to go Pink_Peony - 21lb to go Taz - 10.5lb 8lb to go Melsy - 14lb to go Leahtm - 21lbs to go Fea - 14lbs to go Weemo - 10lbs to...
  212. Annie68

    Progress pics

    To be honest.. no. In the top pic the trousers are a 26. Very elasticated! But still a 26. The trousers in the bottom pic is my charity shop 22's LOL. They're still a bit snug on the waist but they're fitted, no eleastic. Thanks for your positive comments folks. Much appreciated :D
  213. Annie68

    Milestone treats?

    That's really nice. I don't think it would work for me though because 20 half stone charms would weigh me down a bit LOL.
  214. Annie68

    jangley rings!!! woopwoop!!

    Does he shake his head and roll his eyes at you? Mine does LOL. I better not mention we have been discussing our rings spinning around today, he may well call the men in white coats :eek:
  215. Annie68

    jangley rings!!! woopwoop!!

    I'm in 'one of them' moods today. Good job hubby isn't home, he'd make me go stand in the garden till I got better LOL
  216. Annie68

    O/T Funny names

    LOL The secretary at my kids school when they were there was called Wendy House. Honestly, that's for real! She married Mr House and so was stuck with it the day she got married.
  217. Annie68

    May Spring Bank Holiday Challenge?

    Anyone can join anytime :D Annie - 21lbs to go Niknaks - 21lbs to go Bettylollypop - 21lbs to go Orion - 21lbs to go 19lbs to go MsBlue - 15 lbs to go SuePat10 - 21lbs to go Mrs V - 13lbs to go Pink_Peony - 21lb to go Taz - 10.5lb 8lb to go Melsy - 14lb to go Leahtm - 21lbs to go Fea -...
  218. Annie68

    Been a silly silly boy :(

    Yay! I get to use this smiley again :copon: Consider yourself smacked upside the head! You might get away with it tonight, but don't let it lead you further a stray. It may catch up with you next week, so get polishing your halo and get right back on track. :D
  219. Annie68

    jangley rings!!! woopwoop!!

    Oh the little pleasures of losing weight :D Great innit? My engagement ring spins right round (like a record baby, right round round round - oooh sorry.. slipped into the 80's then LOL) Maybe we should all ask for new enagement and wedding rings ;) And titter ye not at us all having spinning...
  220. Annie68

    May Spring Bank Holiday Challenge?

    Annie - 21lbs to go Niknaks - 21lbs to go Bettylollypop - 21lbs to go Orion - 21lbs to go 19lbs to go MsBlue - 15 lbs to go SuePat10 - 21lbs to go Mrs V - 13lbs to go Pink_Peony - 21lb to go Taz - 10.5lb 8lb to go Melsy - 14lb to go Leahtm - 21lbs to go Fea - 14lbs to go Weemo - 10lbs to...
  221. Annie68

    Trousers

    I'd keep them too if I could afford to. Just think how good you'll feel when you do get in them :D I also shop in charity shops at the moment, but even then, I only buy if absolutely necessary. I have a stack of clothes the next size down, because that's the size I was before having my youngest...
  222. Annie68

    Milestone treats?

    Ohhh I know!! I need a scarf with pictures of chocolate on it!! LMAO!! how many syns in a scarf if I start to chew through the pics of the chocolate? LOL Helli... As much as I agree with you about the camera gear (you can NEVER have too much camera gear!) I don't think hubby would go for it...
  223. Annie68

    Milestone treats?

    I should maybe buy myself a nice scarf, and that way, if I slip, I can gag myself with it to stop me from eating LOL. tbh, I think it would be nice to buy some nice undies instead of the under-the-armpit belly warmers I've been wearing ROFL. A nice lacy bra would be nice too instead of the...
  224. Annie68

    Album Pics

    I think you need to make 50 posts to be able to see galleries etc. So get posting ;) Stacey, I know what you mean about losing and putting on again. I've probably lost 15 stone altogether over the years in total.. :sigh: This time it's for keeps though :D
  225. Annie68

    May Spring Bank Holiday Challenge?

    :copon: Now we'll have less of that (sorry, love the smiley LOL) I do know what you mean though because I think the same way. LOL
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    Hi, 1st ever SW meeting tonight.could you help me with food for today??xx

    LOL @ pushing your luck. I did mean to say that you do need to have between 10 and 15 syns on top of what you've listed. Once you get to class and get your books you'll be able to see what's what with the syns. Don't forget to ask for the SW lifeline online password. You'll be able to check for...
  227. Annie68

    Album Pics

    And why shouldn't you blow your own trumpet? You certainly deserve to!! You're looking great. Really well done. You must feel brill :D
  228. Annie68

    Newbie

    Hi Gail, welcome aboard! Once you get your head around it, SW is so easy to follow, and all the free foods make it so easy without having to count every morsel that enters your mouth. You'll find loads of support here, so pop in regularly. Good luck on your journey :D
  229. Annie68

    Hi, 1st ever SW meeting tonight.could you help me with food for today??xx

    2 weetabix (1 HexB) with mullerlight yog and fresh blueberries. For lunch I have in the fridge bacon, eggs, mushrooms, toms, beans, bread (everything is free except for the bacon and bread. You could have either as a HexB and syn the other. 2 slices of nimble or WW wholemeal is 1 HexB or 85g...
  230. Annie68

    Hi, 1st ever SW meeting tonight.could you help me with food for today??xx

    Well done on your fantastic loss so far! almost there. You must feel so much better! Food wise for today looks good. It depends whether you're doing a green day, red day or Extra Easy as to what quantities you're having
  231. Annie68

    May Spring Bank Holiday Challenge?

    Great to see so many joining in :D Just think how great we'll all look by then. And usually at the end of May, the weather is nice so we'll all be able to get our wooly jumpers off and look and feel so much better.
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    Progress pics

    awww thanks ladies. You know how to boost a gal's confidence LOL. It's funny really, in my head I'm still the same size as in the first photo.. eek.. I still have a long way to go, but I keep imagining what I'll look like with another 6 and a half stone off!! wooohooo
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    Progress pics

    Just thought I'd post some progress pics :D 5 months from starting. 3 and a half stone gone (well 1/2 pound away) This was August 08 and I didn't start till October so chances are I was bigger than this :eek: Last night (my 3yr old has chicken pox and I hadn't slept for three nights, so I...
  234. Annie68

    Milestone treats?

    LOL Taz Yikes Rachelina, I'd consider that a punishment LOL. Hmmm seems like we need to come up with some non-food related rewards. Thinking cap on!
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    Milestone treats?

    Do you treat or reward yourself to anything when you reach a milestone or mini target? I haven't done as yet, but am beginning to think that I deserve some sort of pat on the back to myself if you know what I mean. I'm 1/2 a pound away from 3 1/2 stone loss, but I'm thinking I should give...
  236. Annie68

    Faye attempts 100lbs!!!!!! - Woohoo 3 stone award!!!!

    Hi and Welcome. When I started, I had 140lbs to lose. That was on the 1st October 2008. I now have 90lbs to lose. After the first couple of months, I now seem to have settled in to around 7lbs a month loss, which is fine by me. I keep setting myself small targets, so far I've met the two I...
  237. Annie68

    May Spring Bank Holiday Challenge?

    My next mini target is to lose 21lbs by 29th May. This is the Friday of Spring Bank Holiday. Is anyone up for a a Spring Bank Holiday Challenge? If so, post your name here and how much you want to lose, then each week, copy and paste the last list in the thread and update your details. Annie -...
  238. Annie68

    My next mini target is...

    Maybe we should start a spring bank holiday challenge for everyone ;)
  239. Annie68

    My next mini target is...

    I've just decided on my next mini goal to work towards. The first two were (and achieved before the planned date) 2 stone by Jan - Done 16th Dec 21 pounds before 28th Feb - Done 17th Feb So now I've set my next mini goal. I want to lose another 21lbs before the 29th of May (my son's 19th...
  240. Annie68

    Lets introduce outselves.

    My name is Ann-Marie, although I always use Annie on the internet. It's so much easier to type and there are so many variations on the spelling of Ann-Marie, using Annie stops me getting the hump when people spell Ann-Marie wrong LOL. Anyway.. I turned 40 in July last year. I have a 23 yr old...
  241. Annie68

    Slimming world when pregnant

    As Mrs V said, doctors and midwives are more than happy for you to stick to SW. I wish to god I had. I wouldn't be in this predicament now if I had! How cool would it be to have the baby and be pre-pregnancy weight or less. Just let your consultant know, if you decide to stick with class. I'd...
  242. Annie68

    Anyone NOT having pancakes today?!

    I'm not that fond of them anyway. I was brought up on pancakes with treacle so anything else just doesn't quite cut it. By the time I've made everyone elses, the thought of them turns my stomach LOL. So I doubt I'll have any.
  243. Annie68

    TUESDAY - A day in the life of SW

    Hi ladies. Well today for me was WI this morning. 3lbs lost this week, now total of 3 stone 6 and a 1/2 pounds. soooo close to my next sticker LOL. A bit hacked off that I couldn't stay to class, but my 3 yr old has chicken pox and although she's not contageous anymore, I couldn't really sit...
  244. Annie68

    Team FFF 2011 challenge.

    Well done El Nino!!!! weighed in this morning. 3 off for me this week. 1/2 pound away from my 3 and a half stone sticker!! Next week :D
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    Pictures of food

    Being a photographer (amateur hobby) and having had a lot of fun photographing food, yes there are a lot of tricks of the trade to make things look shiny / steaming / more colourful etc. A lot of it is down to the lighting. A lot of the food would look very dull if it wasn't given a bit of oomph...
  246. Annie68

    One week until.....

    Wow Minders!! The actual tickets were only £40 (I say only lol) Someone is robbing your mate... Mrs V... You mean I'd not mentioned I'm going to see Metallica before? LOL 5 days and counting!!! wooooohoooooooooooooooo
  247. Annie68

    Original Red Day 'picnic' suggestions please...

    Only an amateur photographer. It's my hobby. Wish I could make a living out of it LOL. We got lucky with the elephants. We were heading out of the zoo just as the mummy shoved the babies into the pool.
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    One week until.....

    It's a week today that I go to see Metallica!!! I can't wait!! woohoooooooooooo. I'm happy to say that I managed to reach my 21lbs mini target that I set myself with time to spare before the gig. The only thing is, my 3 year old has come down with Chicken Pox. We've all had it, but my mum is...
  249. Annie68

    Has anyone tried the new mullerlights?

    I like the chocolate orange ones, but to be honest, think they're over-rated for what they are and how much they are. You don't get loads of chocolate in them, in fact, it's barely there. They are nice for a change, but are expensive.
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