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Hi Sarah, I gained 0.2lbs this week. No chance I'm gonna lose anything this month so just take me out of the challenge and hopefully I can get back on track in August. Thanks.

Gained 1lb this week. Surprised it wasn't more...

Hi, I would like to join in. Weigh on a Monday, target for July 5lbs. Lost 1.2lbs yesterday. Thanks.

Lost 0.8lbs this week. Back to where I was 3 weeks ago, June hasn't been great for me. Hopefully July will be better!

0.6lbs off for me this week, thanks.

Gained 1.4lbs this week. Totally expected, but I can't seem to have 2 good weeks in a row at the minute. Ah well...

Hiya, 3.2 lbs loss for me this week, thanks.

Gonna go for 7lbs this month, weigh on a Monday, no holidays. Thanks and good luck to everyone.

Ah don't worry about it, you've still got plenty of time to burn that off before weigh in next Friday. I've actually been craving KFC lately, in fact I seem to be craving everything bad lately... Well, he decided he wanted a chippy tonight so I ended up having chips with pepper sauce, and he...

Sorry to hear that, hope you can get it under control with your diet. Maybe try some chopped up raw veg instead of fruit to snack on. I have red pepper, carrot batons and cucumber sliced up, then dip it in Philadelphia light as part of my HEXA. Good luck anyway, hope Monday goes well. Congrats...

Ah well done having a loss at all! Sounds like you had a great time, and the fact that you're back on it is the most important thing. Oh and resisting a double sausage and egg mcmuffin is worthy of high praise indeed! I couldn't have done that! Haha. I've been pretty good this week, was trying...

Forgot to post yesterday, I gained 0.4lbs this week, missed my target by a mile. Could've been a lot worse, I had 4 days off plan last week. Back on it now though, hoping June is better than May!

Small gain, only 0.4lbs, so I really can't complain. Back on track now, trying to cut down on the chocolate this week to make up for being so bad last week. You did well with the BBQ, I'm not sure I could resist that much temptation at the minute. Glad you enjoyed yourself though. Definitely...

Yeah, it was good fun. No winners for me unfortunately but it was an absolute scorcher of a day so I still had a good time! Definitely back on it tomorrow, and hopefully back on the treadmill too! Couldn't face a walk today... You can definitely lose 2 lbs by Friday, that's a great...

Oh, a half lb gain is not that bad, you can definitely have a good loss next week! It might just give you a boost too, it's worked for me when I've had days off plan... There's a point you get to where the losses have slowed down and it can be a struggle to keep going, that's what happened...

Hiya, just wanted to drop in and wish you luck for your weigh in tomorrow. Hope you're having a better week than I am with the food...

Lost 2.4lbs so I got my 3 stone and also (just) into the 13 stone bracket, so double yay! Oh, that's too many birthdays and too much cake temptation, I dunno if I could resist, haha. That's great work on the jogging too, I seem to have given up on the treadmill again, I will get back to it...

2.4 off for me this week. Thanks Sarah!

Well done on the steps, that's fantastic! I'm the same with the clothes, but don't really want to spend a load of money when I've still so much weight to lose. I think I'll wait for the jeans! Actually tried on a couple of tops I've not worn in ages and they fit pretty good now, so I think I'll...

Hiya, well done on the loss! Oh my word, that cake looks so good, it's made my mouth water. I would've eaten the whole thing, so well done for not eating it all! Haha. Definitely need a treat every now and again anyway! The rest of your food looks great as usual. The monthly lack of willpower...

Hiya hoz, hope you're doing ok. Good luck for your weigh in tomorrow!

Hi Jenny, just had a read through your diary, you're doing so well! Hope the scan goes well today, and maybe your husband will calm down about the weight loss...

Thanks Jenny! I'm gonna do my best...

Hiya, I lost 0.8lbs, was really pleased with any loss. Back on track and trying to increase my speed foods this week because I'm only 1lb away from my 3 stone award. Fingers crossed for next week! How are you getting on?

Stick with it, it's probably just water retention and chances are you'll have a really good loss next week. The meal out may have had an effect too, but that should also disappear fairly quickly. Good luck! Let us know how you get on next week...

Loss of 0.8 this week, thanks.

Oh yeah, I'm staying positive, usually do better at the weekend so I'll get rid of some of it at least. All the walking sounds great, I'm sure it's made a difference. I'm not really an outdoors person I'm afraid, but it does sound nice with all the wildlife. Shame about the sewer though! I'm...

Huge congratulations on the 2 stone award! So happy for you. My scales are showing a 2lb gain so far this week, it's not looking good. Although I've been back on it since Wednesday so hopefully it's just a delayed reaction to Monday and Tuesday... Hope you have a good weekend!

Yeah, I still had my treat day on Monday and actually carried over to Tuesday so I completely understand what you're saying. Back on it today though, I'm starving! Stir fry for dinner, joy... Hoping that I can have some sort of a loss next week. You've still got time to recover before WI, I'm...

Had a slight gain this week, 0.4lbs, could've been worse. Gonna have to bring back my trainers though, was wearing them on the treadmill and I kept getting electric shocks. Never had that before but I'll bring them into town tomorrow. My old ones are still usable though so I've just done an...

Had a gain this week, 0.4lbs. Thanks.

Well done on the jogging, and that's a good increase in the speed! It's all going in the right direction, weight going down and speed going up... I didn't do the treadmill today, oops. Need to have a walk tomorrow for definite. To be honest I would be happy with a maintain this week, scales...

Ah, that's a fab loss, and you'll definitely get the 2 stone award next week. Halloumi looks lovely, yeah. I'm the same with cheese, love it. Got my trainers, so no stopping me on the treadmill hopefully! Enjoy your weekend.

Haha, the fillet steak with garlic butter is definitely worth a couple of syns, sounds yummy. What is that in the 3rd pic with the HiFi bar, are they little pancakes? Looks nice whatever it is. Still haven't got my trainers, might try to get them after work tomorrow so I can get some more...

Hi, I weigh on a Monday - target for May is 8lbs Lost 3.4 this Monday. Thanks!

Hiya, food does look fantastic as always, fingers crossed you can get that 2 stone award this week! I finally got back on the treadmill over the weekend, took it slow coz I need to build up again, but I did 45 mins on Saturday and 50 mins on Sunday (walking very slow). I think I need to follow...

Ah that is fantastic, well done hoz! You must be delighted with that. It's so great to have a loss every week too, you're doing so well... Hope you have a great weekend!

Yeah, it's just round the corner from me too, so handy! I didn't eat anything until my dinner then I stuffed my face, burger chips and pepper sauce, was so tasty. Hope you had a good night! Sounds like a good healthy packed lunch, I'm really having a craving for some HiFi bars now... Haha.

Ouch, I don't blame you being cautious! I'm not good with knives either, I leave that up to him. Yeah, having a lazy day so far, not eaten yet - I really should have something. I got a load of meat from the butcher yesterday, they do a deal where you get 6 things for 20 quid so I need him to...

Ah, good stuff! For the pulled pork we get the shoulder too, my hubby has said he cuts a line down the middle of the fat with a very sharp knife and then sort of flays it off to each side, but it still takes him about 10 minutes apparently... We have done bolognese and chilli in the slow...

I've only gone and used my HEA for lunch, so no cheesy chips tonight. I suppose Bisto would work, I did used to get it from the chippy though... I'm worried now in case you hate it, haha. Maybe just try a little bit before you pour it all over... Food looking good! Sausages and chips tonight...

I just said cheesy chips 3 times there, lol. I'm gonna be dreaming about them tonight!

Ooh, cheesy chips are yummy! I never even thought of doing cheesy chips. Have you ever had cheesy chips with gravy, people think it's disgusting but I love it, haha. Just had the meatballs, oh they were so good but I've eaten way too much...

Oh, loving the trainers, and the journal - that's a really good way to keep motivated! I wish I had taken measurements when I started. There isn't even a photo of me at my biggest, I hate getting my photo taken, last time was my wedding and I was about 15st 4 or thereabouts that day. Your food...

OMG, it took me a while before I saw it! I hate spiders, and that's a pretty big one! That would put me off the treadmill for sure... Haha. I'm trying to stay on top of the dishes and do some before we eat and the rest before bed, that way it doesn't seem like too much, and I hate coming home...

0.8 off for me this week, thanks.

Haha, that's a good problem to have with the certificates! It's great that you're almost 1/4 of the way there already! I know my losses are going to slow down a lot but so far I'm ahead of where I expected to be so I'm happy with that. I think I'm going to join a class when I get near my target...

For you that is definitely doable! When you say 3 stone that sounds like such a huge amount of weight to lose, but you're over half way there already, it's mental... I have a bad feeling for Monday, star week is approaching and I feel so bloated already. Scales showing a 1lb gain so far...

Ah brilliant, it's great when you get a nice group. Good luck with your first week!

Ah congratulations, that's fantastic news! Well done! Good to know that about the speed, I might need to get my ass back on the treadmill this weekend! Just out of work and I'm wrecked, only had to work 3 days this week but it felt like more! Having time off is definitely not good for you...

No, we didn't have to do that, I would never have gone back! I think every week after weigh in, if you stick around they go round the class and say what you lost or gained, then you can talk a bit about your week, any recipes you learned, exercise done, that sort of thing, but if you don't...

Hiya, sounds absolutely delicious that dinner, I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself, I hope the scales stay with the 2lb loss for you too, or maybe more! Well done resisting the refill, for me once I start drinking I can't control myself, haha. Yes, my head is fine and tomorrow is Friday so almost...

Hiya, you've done so well, I can understand wanting to stay on plan when you're so close to your club 10 though, I'm sure you will get it on Friday. I've been doing CC mostly too, but this week I'm going to try and get back to SW principles, make sure I have my healthy extras and try to count...

I'm usually around 12-15 a day, sometimes a few more. Not noticed it affecting me so far, but at least I have something to reduce if it comes to it. I also have a cheat day about once a month, might lead to a small gain for a day or two but it's gone in no time. I would advise using at least 5...

Wow, 10 minutes jogging non stop is fantastic! It's amazing how quick you can build it up, isn't it? I've not been on the treadmill for a few weeks now, I'm not too bothered though, still doing plenty of walking and stairs. I just end up eating way more when I do the treadmill anyway! If you...

2.2lbs off for me this week. Thanks and good luck to everyone weighing in this week! Cant count, only 2.2 off this week, not 2.4, oops!

Wow, I admire your willpower resisting the burgers, not sure I would have your strength! You've earned a few drinks, got use your syns on something, shame about the morning after though, that's where I'm usually a right greedy pig! Hopefully the fresh air will blow away the cobwebs. Drink...

Oh I know exactly what you mean, star week is a b*tch, haha. I'm sure you'll get your BMI down low enough in no time, you've done so well so far. Good for you not getting any Easter chocolate, I was thinking of skipping it but I had promised myself a treat and I also like a treat for every 1/2...

That's brilliant, it's great to keep racking up those losses, well done! My day off may have had the desired effect. I was up to 14st 10 on Thursday morning after my bad day, and down to 14st 7.8 this morning. Which would be 2.5 stone lost exactly, just hoping I can keep it off until Monday...

I had a sausage soda for breakfast, then an extra bar of chocolate, a bottle of Coke with my lunch and I got lunch out, the beef brisket with Cajun rice, cheese and rocket. Wasn't too bad with the lunch really. Was ok in the evening, had turkey burgers, chips and pepper sauce. Think it came out...

Hiya hoz, hope you're keeping well! I'm not having the best day, had no lunch or breakfast planned so decided to have a bit of a cheat day. Hoping it will kick start the scales though as they seem to be going up and down a bit the last couple of weeks... Back on it tomorrow and I've now got...

0.4 off for me this week, thanks!

Ah, congratulations on the 1.5 stone award, that's fantastic! Really pleased for you. Cheesecake sounds good, you'll have to get the recipe and then post it on here, I fancy trying that. Hope you have a good weekend!

Hiya, had tomato pasta last night, I forgot to defrost the chicken, so having the KFC chicken tonight. It's the recipe off the two chubby cubs site, we had it before (back in January) and it was really nice. Funny enough, last night felt a bit like a gallstones attack, I was all bloated and...

Glad you enjoyed the garlic bread, I'm sure it's much nicer on a white roll too. We used to have garlic bagels back when we were super greedy, oh they were so good!!! I had gallstones too, got my gallbladder out about 7 years ago. Never had pain like that before, I was taking tramadol and it...

Put some flora light (not sure on the syns, probably 1 or 2) and finely chopped garlic and a sprinkling of parsley on the sliced baps. Put in the oven, at 180, for about 6 or 7 mins. I had to ask him, I had no idea. Haha! It wasn't great, I was expecting more from the 50/50 baps to be honest...

Well, turkey bolognese was pretty rubbish. Dry, tasteless, not something I want again any time soon. Unfortunately, I have the leftovers for lunch tomorrow. Great!

That is such a fluke, yes! I must try it sometime... I woke up during the night, the pain in my back was, er, back. Not too impressed. I did have a number 2 though, so not all bad. My back has been fine all day again but I'm thinking it's lying in bed that is making it bad, which is a problem...

Yeah, I know what you mean. My treadmill is in the dining room but it's more of a junk room at the minute, we have new skirting boards to go down coz my hubby put down new wooden floors downstairs but the skirting boards have been in the junk room since before xmas. We really need to get on...

Hi Sarah, can you put me down for 2.8lbs loss this week. Thanks!

Yeah, its mad when you get that little buzz from exercise, I go through phases myself, but I'm glad I have the treadmill at home coz it saves on gym fees, which are usually wasted on me... I understand how you feel though, when Im off work I find it hard to motivate myself to do any exercise...

Glad the scales are showing a loss already, that's a good sign for next week! I've not done any exercise this weekend, I've had a sore back the last few days, was up for nearly 2 hours in the middle of the night, couldn't get back to sleep until my tablets kicked in. Don't know what I've done...

Haha, I'm sure we have all felt like giving the scales a good kick at times... Oh the white bap was so good, like food porn! I just need to make sure it's a very rare treat, otherwise I'll end up back where I was. Maybe you're right, and changing things up has helped, will try to get back on...

Your food always looks delish! Half lb off is still good, especially considering you were ill most of the week, that always messes with your system. You've done so well so far, and a loss is still going in the right direction. Chances are you'll have a really good loss next week anyway. I've...

I'm glad you're on the mend, that's sounds horrible! I'm such a wimp when I'm ill, hate it. Hope the curry sauce turned out ok, let me know. Really don't know about the cake, we thought we had left it cooling for too long, but we only did 20 mins in the oven for the first part, so maybe it...

Hiya, sorry to hear you've not been well! I was the same when you're ill the last thing you need to be doing is counting syns, but like you say I'm sure it will even itself out. Sounds like you had a nice day out for mothers day anyway. I'm glad to hear it's not just our cake that's a flop...

I think you're supposed to have between 5-15 syns per day, probably mostly so you can have a treat and not feel like you're on a diet. I'm a cholocate addict so have either a Ripple or a Creme Egg every night. Other syns go on butter, flour, extra cheese or whatever I fancy that day, but...

Everyone has different opinions so it's up to yourself really. You can call it a flexi syn day and just follow the plan every other day as normal You could do what you said, as long as depriving yourself of syns for a whole day won't send you off plan for a month Or what I might do is just...

Hiya missus, how are things? Hope you're keeping well...

Weigh day is Monday and I think I'll go for 7lbs this month. No holidays. Thanks!

Im sure you will be fine, if you can eat cooked veg that's probably the best thing. Im not great with filling my plate with 1/3 veg because I'm a really fussy eater too. I seem to be snacking less than I was in the beginning though. There's so much choice with SW, I love it. I got the 12 week...

Lost 3.2lbs this week, can't believe it especially considering its star week. Means I got my 2 stone award and another 3lbs on top of that. :D Best of luck everyone weighing in this week!

Finally made the lemon drizzle cake, I think we should've left it in a bit longer the first time it went in the oven, it had risen then it dropped while it was cooling and never really recovered. Still, it was bloody lovely, good call. Have had 2 slices tonight. I'm absolutely stuffed now...

Draw a line under it and get back on plan tomorrow would be my advice. We all need a treat now and again so don't beat yourself up over it, and if you restrict yourself too much you might fall off the wagon again. I'm sure you'll be fine.

Wow, that is an amazing loss, you must be delighted! I love it when you have a nice result when you've not been expecting it. Let me know how the curry sauce tastes, it would save him a bit of cooking if it's nice. Cake should be done this weekend. Gonna have the steaks tomorrow night so it...

Loving the snack platter, it looks great and it's all healthy stuff. I love wee bits of different things like that, nice to have a bit of variety. We bought a cake tin today so the lemon cake should be made very soon! We only had a big round one before which wouldn't work at all. Dunno if it's...

We just had pulled pork with some loaded potato skins, really nice. Never mind the c25k being realistic, you're probably half way through it without even trying. Marathons would bore me too, my dad used to run them a lot and now he's got terrible arthritis, so that would put me off if nothing...

Wow, 12 and a half mins jogging is amazing, look how far you've come already. You'll be running marathons in no time... :p Might try the apple tango. I can't do Coke Zero, I was so addicted to coke and it just tastes wrong to me. Diet Coke is even worse mind you. I do mean to learn to cook...

I think star week is due and I really want to get my 2 stone on Monday, I was 0.2lbs away from it on Monday there, but today I had no lunch prepared. Had been given a voucher for a free lunch a couple of weeks ago, so I looked at the menu and picked the most SW friendly option. It was so good...

Sounds like you've done enough today too! The jogging can definitely wait. Haven't tried the cake yet, forgot to say before. Have the lemons there but not got around to it yet. Will let you know when we have done it though. It does look lovely! Trying to up my water intake this week so keep...

Yeah, woke up an hour before my alarm today and couldn't get back to sleep. Had a crazy busy day in work, rearranging our office so emptying cupboards and moving desks and computers, so I didn't have my little walks round the block today, had done enough exercise! Hopefully sleep better tonight...

Curry sauce recipe http://www.amuse-your-bouche.com/homemade-chip-shop-curry-sauce/

Ah yes the Ecig is great, although I still smoke when I'm having a drink, but I hardly ever drink so I don't mind that. Well done you for quitting too! Although I don't really feel like a non-smoker. Kind of like SW doesn't feel like a diet. Haha! My dad used to make us sirloin all the time so...

Hiya. Sounds like you're doing great with the jogging. I did one minute and then 45 seconds on Sunday jogging. Was only supposed to try 30 seconds twice. I always seem to have to push myself which is why I end up hurting myself. Must stop doing that. I think if I didn't weigh on Monday morning...

1.8lbs off for me this week. Good luck to everyone this week!

1.8 off for me this week, I am delighted but I was only 0.2lbs away from 2 stone. Hopefully next week!

Ah, that's great! I'm sure you can get 3lbs off by next week. I seem to do one good week and one not so good week, then a good week again. Last time I did SW I had a few maintains and even a couple of gains and that was in the first 12 weeks. This time around I have been losing every week...

I was the same, but since January I've just been building up really slowly. Going for walks around the block when I go out for a smoke (well a puff on my e-cig - stopped smoking last July) taking the stairs in the morning which still kills me (I'm on the 6th floor) and then doing the treadmill...

Food looks good as always. Don't be stressing about one night off plan. The important thing is that you got back on it. My scales have been all over the place this last week too, I was on my treadmill for over an hour on Saturday and Sunday and only lost 0.4lbs on Monday, sometimes it can be...

You can use your syns whenever you want. With food or without. I'm eating a Creme Egg right now, coz I'm a night time muncher. If I used all my syns earlier in the day I would end up going over... I sometimes use a few syns for flour or butter or oil in a meal. But I always leave enough for...

Ooh, that hot chocolate looks great for just 4 syns... I had a bit of a bad day yesterday, had a bit of a dodgy tummy and couldn't face eating lunch. I had 8 rich tea biscuits for lunch, then had half a bounty and a whole ripple later last night once I was feeling better. Technically about 30...

Yeah, my hubby eats them all too. They are lovely though, so can't blame him. I've seen the prices on eBay, no chance I'm paying that! I used to like the Alpen bars but after having the HiFi bars I couldn't go back to Alpen. Haha.

No need to feel silly, glad you've stuck to plan again. Some days I don't even use my full HEXB so I dunno what I would do if I had to have 2 of them... I never struggled when I had the Hifi bars mind you, but my supplier has stopped going to class, so I have to do without for a while. :(

0.4lbs off for me this week. Just 2lbs away from 2 stone. Fingers crossed for next week! Well done Leigh, that's another great loss!

0.4lbs off for me this week. Thanks.

Sorry to hear that Hoz, it's terrible losing a pet. Having a few drinks is understandable, it's good that you didn't go completely off plan. I probably would have, especially after a few drinks. Hope you're ok. Great names by the way.

Wow, that's a great loss! Bet you're chuffed to get your stone award too, congrats! Might have to try the lemon drizzle cake too, looks really nice. Enjoy your weekend.

Thanks Hoz. I have to plan, usually get a Tesco delivery every Sunday then a trip to the butcher on Thursday. Try to avoid shops and avoid temptation. Had to go to Tesco today though and it was so hard to resist all the Easter Eggs! I'm scared to buy an egg too soon coz I'll eat it, but I'm also...

I've just been to Tesco and they only had butternut squash fusilli, but I've not bought it as we have our meals planned up to Sunday so it would just go off. Maybe next week. I've seen a bit on here about SP but I dunno if I could do it. Love my carbs too much. Might try it some day when I'm...

I've not been to class since 2014 so don't know a lot about the SP plan. I'm ok with veg in sauces, it's the whole 1/3 of the plate superfree that I struggle with. It seems to be either carrots or green beans that we have. I might try the squash noodles, like you say pasta is pretty tasteless...

I only like snow if I don't have to go out in it! Food looks great as always. What's the butternut squash like with bolognese? I'm not a big fan of vegetables, so trying to increase my veg intake. Never tried butternut squash before. Gonna do my best to lose something this week, would be...

Just been for lunch, had lasagne, garlic chips and garlic bread. Was totally worth it if I do have a gain next week. Hopefully I've got enough time to pull it back before Monday though. I've gone a bit crazy with Tupperware since being back on SW, we have loads of it. The pulled pork was so...

Hiya. Sounds like you had a fun weekend, just remember you've done really well to not go off plan completely. You're allowed to have a treat now and again, that's life! Food looks good, star week is a ***** but even if you don't have a loss this week at least you know next week you'll have a...

It closed about 2 and a half years ago, I had only been on it a few months. Was delighted when I started back on SW in January to see it was back. Best of luck with your weight loss!

3.8 off for me.

3.8lbs lost for me this week. So happy! Good luck to everyone this week.

Ah congrats on the 2lb loss, that is fantastic! Enjoy your drink, you've earned it. Ive got a ripple for tonight and had chorizo carbonara for dinner so I'm possibly slightly over syns, but sure, it's Friday! Hope you have a good weekend...

Haha, I know what you mean, even when I'm being bad I'm still nowhere near as bad as I used to be every day! So that's progress... I track calories on my phone too, on days off work I'm usually around 1500, but when I'm working it's closer to 1900 or 2000. I put in a day of what I used to eat...

Buttons eggs are my favourite but they're so small so I don't think that's gonna cut it for me. Maybe I'll just have 2, haha. There's a bar in town we will probably go to, I've checked out the menu and they do the chicken pizzas, as in the pizza with a chicken base, so might go for that. But...

Glad to see you're back on track. Forget about your day off, stuff happens. I had a pretty bad weekend but I had planned to (drinks with workmates on Friday night and an Indian takeaway Saturday night, then had the leftovers for lunch on Sunday) so I was expecting a gain this week and still lost...

You're supposed to have between 5 and 15 a day, I tend to stick to between 10 and 15 but if my losses slowed I might go for 5 to 10. I don't really understand anyone who can't find a way to use at least 5 syns a day!

Hi, can you put me down for 7lbs. Weigh in on Mondays. No holidays. Thanks!

0.8lbs off for me this week.

Well done Leigh that's a great loss! 0.8lbs off for me this week, not quite hit my target but I was out drinking on Friday night and my plan to have 2 bacardi and 2 whiskeys didn't pan out, ended up having 12 Jaegerbombs and 1 whiskey, oops. Then had takeaway butter chicken, fried rice and...

Mini milk lollies are 1.5 syns and Tesco do quite nice sherbet lollies for 2 syns. I usually have one of these for a sweet treat just after my tea and then still have syns for a Ripple or a Creme Egg later on.

Food diary looks good to me, you're probably having more speed than me! I'm not bad with it when I'm in work but on days off I'm very lazy with the speed stuff. Hopefully increasing your water will help, are you a serial weigher like me (I weigh every morning and sometimes before bed too) or...

I'm following from home too, didn't really like going to class. I've only got books from 2014 so definitely find this place helpful for finding out about some of the changes to the plan, syn values etc Might help to post a food diary, I don't think anyone will call you a liar on here! Terrible...

2.4lbs off for me this week so that's 21lbs in 7 weeks. I'm worried about next week though because I'm out drinking with work Friday night and then getting an Indian (butter chicken) on Saturday. Still, it's only once in a while and I'm so looking forward to it... Good luck everyone!

2.4lbs off for me this week. Thanks.

Maybe try logging your food in a carrier counting app just to see how many calories you're having a day. I've been doing that because I have an app on my phone. Some days I've tried keeping the calories low and some days they are just naturally low so I'm still mostly following SW but trying to...

Don't give up, a 1/2lb gain on star week is pretty good, I usually gain more than that. Just stay on track and you should see a big loss next week!

Ouch! Hope you're all better soon.

I love garlic, hubby made these last night, oh they were so good, worth a couple of syns for the butter https://cafedelites.com/2016/03/19/crispy-garlic-butter-parmesan-smashed-potatoes/

Wish I could stop weighing myself. It's alright at the start when you can see a change every day but now I'm mostly STS or slight gain then a slight loss. I'm driving myself mad... I might try to cut down to once a day and take it from there!

1.2lbs off this week. Phew, thought it was gonna be a gain!

Lost 1.2lbs this week. Thanks.

Hi everyone, I'm back in the 15's this morning which is where I started last time I tried SW. Hope everyone is keeping well!

3.2lbs off for me this morning. Woo hoo!!!

I would like to lose 5 stone 3lbs (73lbs) this year. Lost a stone in January so 4 stone 3 to go, which is 59lbs I think... Want to feel fitter and healthier, have more energy and be able to wear jeans again! Been living in leggings and baggy tops for too long. Already I have upped my walking...

Oh yeah, they are absolutely hilarious. I love the tater tots recipe, will have to try the gnocchi bake, it looks gorgeous! http://twochubbycubs.com/2015/07/05/dippy-tater-tots/

I think being obsessed is a good thing. This is my 2nd attempt at SW, the first time I wasn't really interested in food and I just got so bored because we were having the same food every week. This time I found a couple of blogs with recipes and we are trying so many new things. Two chubby...

Maybe you're not eating enough? I know that's only one day but I would starve just eating that. I have a ripple or flake or crunchie every night and I'm losing ok. Are you near target? Maybe a delayed reaction from something the week before, I used to get that a lot. Maybe if you've been eating...

Monday weigh in for me, aiming for 8lbs in February. Good luck to all!

Yeah, I'm ok thanks. Still not back on the diet and work has been hectic but I'm doing ok. Sorry to hear you've not been well, really hope the iron infusion helps! How's the romance going then?

I can't get back on plan either, every weekend I think to myself I'll start on Monday then Monday arrives and it's business as usual. I'm completely useless! Maybe I just need to try and pick a day and say I'll do one day and take it from there, I dunno... Sounds like things are going well...

Hiya, I'm ok thanks, back in work today and it's been a bit hectic. So pleased things are going well with your man, it's great to be looked after! He definitely sounds like a keeper... Hope you're having a good day!

Oh, it's probably best you didn't know or you would've been stressed out of your mind, so glad you got the all clear! Oh and sod the diet, as long as the love life is going well the rest will fall into place. I've put on about a stone a year since I started going with my man (5 years now). Maybe...

Morning missus, I've got 6 days off work after today although the first 2 days will be spent doing more housework, not fun... Looking forward to this weekend though, family meal out on Friday, big boxing match early hours of Sunday morning, then my sister staying Sunday night. Should be good...

Oh I'm sorry you had a gain but I'm sure if you stick to plan you will see a really good loss this week. I've spent the whole weekend cleaning the house and I'm exhausted. My sister is coming home from Spain to stay with me on Sunday night so I'm trying to get the house nice, she's a bit...

Yeah, I'm doing ok with the smoking, not great but still better than I was. Terrible with food still, I'm getting back to my worst, really need to do something about it. Apart from that I'm ok thanks. Sorry you're not feeling great, hope it passes soon...

Sounds like fun, yeah that must be nice, going out with a hunky fireman. You do still need to click with people though I suppose. Still, plenty more fish in the sea, and firemen of course! Another brilliant loss, well done you! Hope you have a good day.

OMG, gotta love a fireman though, right! I'm sure you'll have a great time... Glad to hear you're enjoying yourself, just right too. Did you go to group today then? Hope you had a good loss, but then you've done so well the last couple of weeks anyway... I really need to get back to the...

How are you doing missus? Not much going on with me, still being a greedy pig...

Wow, sounds like you've had an eventful couple of days! Hope you're doing ok with your hubby leaving. Glad you haven't had a fag and you've lost loads of weight! Hopefully that will help with the M.E. I'm here if you ever need to rant!

Oh don't have a cigarette, I so wish I was where you are. I got my oils delivered today so tomorrow I'm going to try to cut down again. Hope your stressful day got a bit better! Tomorrow is my last day off work so gonna try and make the most of it. At least I'll only have 2 days to do this week.

Hiya, I ran out of my vaping oil so have been back on the cigs over Easter but I ordered some more so hopefully it will come by Wednesday! Have a week off work trying to do stuff round the house, back in work Thursday. Not done as much as I would like, typical... 7lbs is fantastic, well done...

Oh, I'll bet you're looking forward to Glasgow - always nice to have a target to aim for too. I'm sure it will keep you focused! Well, I smoked 9 cigs yesterday, had a really bad day. But back on it today - none so far. Will keep trying and not beat myself up when I slip up. Now I just need to...

Well I had 5 cigs yesterday in the end, not too bad. I'll probably put on about 8 stone now, haha. Hope you're well enough to get back to group on Friday - I'm sure it will get you back on track! Hope you have a good day...

Well I'm trying one of those electronic cigarettes now to try to cut down smoking at least - had 4 cigarettes yesterday - so far only 1 today but I'll probably aim to have 4 or 5 today. Usually smoke about 25 a day so I'm happy with that. Not worrying too much about the diet though, one thing at...

I've been dosed with the cold the past few days so haven't been on plan. Had a day off yesterday and slept most of the day. Still wrecked today! I will get back into it, maybe next week. Was thinking about going back to group too but I used to get so stressed the night before WI so not sure if...

Yeah, I did ok for one day but then star week arrived so I've been a greedy pig all weekend! Still, I am down 1.5lbs this week so star week ending has helped. I'm just going to try and take it one day at a time and do more right than wrong and hope for the best... Glad things are settling...

I was getting worried about you, good to have you back. Sorry to hear things are not good at home, hope there is an improvement soon. I also decided to re-start SW today so I did some healthy shopping yesterday and have brought in breakfast and lunch today, so far so good! I will probably be...

Hiya missus, how are you getting on?

Well, I'm glad you're being good - did you WI this morning? I've been terrible, can't seem to stop eating. I think that's why I've not been on here as much, I feel like a bit of a hypocrite! Anyway, out for a few drinks tonight so I'll enjoy that, not so much the hangover tomorrow... Hope...

Oh for goodness sake, men are such idiots sometimes! Glad you had a nice time anyway, hope things settle down with your hubby soon. All good with me thanks, although still not back on the diet, haha...

Well, how did your weekend go? Hope you had a lovely time!

My diet has been awful too, just can't seem to get back into it... Still, life is short, gotta enjoy yourself too, right?! Hope you have a great time this weekend, I'm sure you will...

Thank you! Wow, 7 years, that's great. I lasted until 9.15am today, haha! Back on the cigs. Don't think I've really de-stressed after the last few months worrying about the job. Will try to get my head right before trying to quit. Sorry things aren't going great with you, I know it's easy for me...

Hiya, the interview was awful but somehow I managed to get the job. Just doing what I've been temporary promoted doing the past couple of years, but now I'm permanent so I can stop worrying about money so much! Next thing is to stop smoking on Monday then try to get back on the diet...

Yes, interview is on Thursday - sorry I've not been on much but I'm just starting to panic about how unprepared I really am! Have put on another 1.5lbs this week, oops. I'm definitely a stress eater. Well done on your 2lbs loss - I promise to keep in touch better once this blooming interview...

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Feb week 2 - 0.5lbs gain. Not been on plan recently so I'm glad it wasn't more...

Hiya. Hope you had a good weekend. I put on 1/2lb this week, not bad considering I'm still off plan! Hope you're still doing well.

Wow, brilliant result again, you really are flying! Hope you recover ok and enjoy the rest of your weekend...

I've missed updating here, sorry. Think I missed jan week 4 and feb week 1, both STS. Not on plan at the minute so happy with that...

Thanks missus, I do hope so! Still felt rough today but not as bad as yesterday so hopefully its all improving. I don't know how you cope, honestly I'm such a wimp when I'm not well, I couldn't do what you do! Hope you're keeping well, is your wee boy feeling better?

Hiya. Had a rubbish weekend, dosed with the cold all weekend and a tummy bug on top since yesterday. I had to leave work early today too. Still feeling pretty rough. At least it has taken my mind off the interview. Glad you're back on track after your wobble. I hate snow too, we've had a fair...

Hey, congratulations, that's a great result! My interview is 19th Feb, so 3 weeks from now it will be all over. Can't wait! Been so busy with interview prep lately, I'm not sure what I'll do with my time, haha. Hope you have a great weekend, and keep to plan because its working so well for you!

No, it's for the job I'm doing now temporarily. Everyone keeps saying I'll be fine but I HATE interviews so I wish I believed them but I don't, it's just more pressure... I mean I'll still have a job at the end of the day, but I really could use the extra money (couldn't we all!) Thanks...

Hiya. Sorry, I was off work on Monday then been hectic since. I've not got back on plan, have a job interview coming up so stressed out of my eyeballs! Gonna knock any thoughts of dieting on the head until that's over with... Sorry to hear about your son being ill, but glad you are back on...

Yeah, I might try to be a bit better over the weekend, and try to get some walking in (it's been ages since I did any exercise)... Hope you enjoyed your birthday, good luck getting back on it! Have a great weekend.

Oh Happy Birthday! I'd say you did so well last week you can afford to have a day off to celebrate, it just has to be done on your birthday... Hope you have a fab day, eat plenty and hope you get some nice pressies! :birthday: (I'm doing rubbish still, I'm thinking maybe on Monday I'll start...

Oh dear, I'm sorry to hear that. You are doing great if you are sticking to plan though! Hope you feel a bit better soon... I'm not doing too well with the diet this week, gonna try to get back on track tomorrow but the last couple of days I've been as bad as I was over Christmas so even...

Good morning! Well done on resisting temptation. I've not got my head in the game at all. 1.5lbs on this week, oops... Hope you have a fab day, sounds like fun! Although I'd rather be at home right now in my pj's but then again, anything is better than being in work.

Week 3 (I think) - 1.5lbs on for me. TOTM arrived Saturday night so I ate my own body weight in chocolate yesterday... Ah well!

1.5 on for me this week (TOTM) so back to where I started... Some fab losses this week, well done ladies! Hootiemcbob 21lbs - 22lbs to go lougalx 18lbs - 18lbs to go jaxmumm 21lbs shygirl84 21lbs - 16lbs to go jmock87 21lbs manxy64 21lbs Iwillbeslim2015 18lb Jengen 42lb - 32lb to go halloumi...

I've gained 1.5 this week, TOTM so I was a chocolate monster yesterday. Hopefully I can get it back off next week...

Wow, that is fantastic! Sounds like you're back on track, congratulations. Wish I could say the same. TOTM arrived yesterday so craving chocolate and crap. Ah well, hopefully next week I can be better.

Sounds delicious. I had another slip yesterday - had garlic bread with my tea. Oops! Back in work today though, remembered my breakfast and lunch so no syns until I get home! Much easier when I'm in work and have a packed lunch. Not eaten yet and I'm starving, got some ryvita with roas beef...

Wow, yeah - that's bound to be a shock to the system, but well done for sticking to plan! I forgot my lunch again today so haven't been too good, but I'm off tomorrow so gonna try and fit in some exercise for damage control! Hope you keep on track now, and when you get your blood hopefully...

I had an ok weekend. My car is playing up big time - flat battery xmas eve so got a new battery - went flat again new years eve - got a new alternator - then it went flat again at the weekend. So I'm out nearly 400 quid and my car is still not working. Not what you need just after Christmas...

1.5 off for me this morning.

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Week 2 - 1.5lbs loss. Didn't even try very hard so pleased with that!

Don't be too hard on yourself, there's only so much you can control. A 2lb loss is still a great result and you can get back into it 100% once you feel better. I had a chippy last night, so I can't really talk, all because I forgot to defrost the chicken... Hope the new blood helps you feel...

Cloudy, I would say if you had a loss last week you could include it in the chart, but if it was a gain I would put it as a holiday...

Good job! I think no fast days is a good idea until you get back on track. I've been easing myself in too, haven't stuck to syns once in the past week, but I'm trying to mostly follow SW and hoping the rest just falls in to place. No need to feel any pressure here, we will all support you no...

I'm sure you'll be fine. Everyone does it! At least you stopped and didn't go off the rails... I've been better than I was over Christmas but still going over my syns every day. I think it will take me a while to get back into it 100% but at least I'm counting my syns which I had stopped doing...

I'll join you, stick me down for 18lbs. Thanks.

Ooh, good luck - hope you can get it soon! TOTM is the worst, well done for staying strong!

Well I remembered to bring my food in today - didn't actually get time to eat my breakfast until about 10:45am because it was so busy - but have just had lunch and I'm stuffed. Glad to be back on it again today after being bad again yesterday. How are you getting on?

I think once you know what you like as far as syns go, and can use the 20 calories = 1 syn rule there's not a lot of need to actually go to group. I was thinking about doing another countdown just to get the new books etc but I couldn't be bothered with it. Think I like my pasta and potatoes too...

Welcome back! I've had a similar gain lately so I know how you feel, but great to hear you're determined to get back on it. Glad you had a lovely Christmas and New Year!

Can I join in? Lougalx - would like to lose 18lbs January Week 1 - 0.5lbs lost Hoping I do better on this challenge than the last one!

Hiya, Happy New Year to you too! Glad things are going well for you. I started back on it the day after New Years Day, although I have been a bit over syns every day so far, but nowhere near as bad as I've been. This week (Monday to Monday) is a 1/2lb loss for me but I had actually gained a...

Hope you feel better soon MC, best of luck with your weigh in.

Sounds like you are motivated! I've put on about 1/2 stone again now but can really feel it. Not been doing any exercise either so feeling pretty unfit. I'm going to wait until New Years Day to start again, will get out to Tesco for a big healthy shop that day. We actually had a Dominos last...

Dec week 5 - STS for me. Thanks for doing this challenge Kay, although I gained 3lbs overall it probably could've been worse...

If you need to try something different there's no harm in that. Might even be a nice way to kick start things for the New Year, then you could always go back to SW once you've lost a bit with WW. I hate New Year too, never go out because it's a nightmare. Just gonna have a quiet night in, as...

Looking great MC, hope you have a fab Christmas!

Wow, can't believe I've not posted since Friday. Had a good night in the end, although town was packed so took ages to get served etc. Still, not bad at all. Gained 4lbs this week, oops! Finish work today, can't wait to get home. Having a drink in work though, and we get to leave at 3:30pm...

December week 4 - 4lb gain. Christmas dinner Thursday, drinks on Friday and TOTM. Ah well, it's xmas! Well done to anyone losing at the minute, you must have some willpower...

Thank you, saying that I usually have a much better night when I'm not looking forward to it, so you never know, it could be ok!

Glad things are going better, but hope you feel better soon. I think there's just too much temptation around over Christmas. Would be great to have the strength to resist it, but I'm not going to beat myself up over it. Got drinks after work tonight but TOTM arrived this morning so I'm not even...

Hiya missus, how are you? I'm good, got my Christmas dinner today, then drinking tomorrow night after work. Part of me will be glad when it's all over because I'm starting to feel like a fat pig! But just gonna enjoy myself and worry about that later. Hope things are ok with you!

Yeah, a good weekend being very bad with food, but I'm taking some time off SW - will start back after the new year. There's just way too much temptation about in the run up to Christmas! Hope you have a good day.

December week 3 - STS for me

Glad to hear that things are looking better. I'm the same to be honest, gonna try and do mostly SW meals but will definitely have some treats along the way. Hope you have a great weekend!

Yep, I'm completely the same. Pesky little elf! Sod it, KBQueen is right - SW will always be there when we get back to it. I was off work yesterday - had to go to the dentist and then the hairdressers. I feel a bit better after my day off, and now it's almost the weekend! Hope you're having a...

I'm not having the best time with food either, although every day I am pigging out. I dunno what's wrong with me, but with Christmas coming up I'm trying not to be too hard on myself. I think the weather is bringing me down too. I'm just a bit fed up, but it will pass, right? How are you doing...

December week 2 - 3lb gain for me. Totally expected after a week off plan and a boozy weekend. Ah well...

Oh I felt pretty awful, but I've eaten my way through it, all really bad stuff. If I can STS this week I'll be amazed, but this morning was showing a loss, too much alcohol and not enough food yesterday, but I've made up for it today. Ah well, hoping to get back on SW tomorrow so not too...

Yeah, not bad thanks - I've decided to have this week off SW, mostly anyway. I am still having mostly SW friendly meals but just not counting syns and healthy extras. I'm planning to get really drunk on Saturday and enjoy my hangover food on Sunday then hopefully I can start afresh on Monday...

Well, how are things with you? Hope you're ok...

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Oh dear, you poor thing. I don't have kids so I can't imagine how hard it must be. Try and talk to him again and tell him you won't put up with it, and tell him you really don't want to have to ruin xmas for the kids but you might not have a choice but to ask him to leave. At the end of the day...

That's fair enough, we do know what is best for ourselves, I'm sure you will be fine with it. I'm hoping to maintain in December, any loss would be a bonus (or miracle)!

0.5lbs off for me this week. I've been so bad lately it's a wonder I've lost anything...

I agree with Happy Holidays, I would stick to 2 fast days - most of that gain might just be bloat anyway and it will probably come off in no time. I think if you start tweaking the plan and depriving yourself too much you could end up going off the rails. You've been doing so well with 5:2 until...

December week 1 - 0.5lbs off for me. Thanks!

Hey missus, is everything ok? I didn't get on here all weekend. How did things go with your hubby? Hope you're doing ok...

Hope it goes well, brilliant news on the loss again! Hope your son is ok and gets better soon.

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Depends on what he's done and how much he grovels. Only do what you feel comfortable with, you're the one in control. I'm sure things will be clearer when you talk to him. No harm in taking time to think about things either, if he's serious he should give you that at least. Best of luck, do...

0.5 off for me this week

November week 4 - 0.5lbs off for me. A loss at last! Thanks Kay.

Safia 34lbs - 14lbs gone, 20 to go I82much 56lbs - 22.5 lbs gone = 33.5 to go caroline_90 42lbs - 8.5lbs gone, 33.5 to go estefiposhi 40lbs - 5lbs gone, 35 to go kami2112 14lb to go lougalx 35lbs - 19lb gone, 16 to go sookie 22lbs - 9lb gone, 17 to go sallypepper 22lbs - 8lbs gone, 14 to go...

Wow, well done on the loss! I've lost a measly 1/2lb this week, although I have been pretty bad most days so I'm surprised it's not a gain. I really need to get my head in gear again... Hope today isn't too stressful for you and good luck with the doctor, hope she can sort you out. Maybe book...

Well done on the loss. Hope you can get caught up on your sleep soon! No worries, this place is great for support so just keep coming on and you'll get through this.

Aww, glad the kids are ok. Sounds like you're better off without him if he can't handle you being ill and doesn't support you losing weight and getting healthier, although I'm sure it doesn't feel like that right now. Men are useless! Just take it one day at a time, forget about the diet for a...

Oh my god, I'm so sorry. Are you ok? Food should be the last thing on your mind, so don't worry about that. PM me if you need to chat.

I haven't even started thinking about xmas shopping, I'm dreading it. Will have to start looking online too, it's the best way to do it! I'm also terrible at wrapping presents, they look like a child did them, truly awful. Sorry you're still in pain, hope you feel better soon. Great that you're...

It'll be down to star week I'm sure. Yes I did enjoy my lazy day, although I felt really guilty about it (and how much chocolate I ate). Still, back on it now - hopefully I can shift something this week. Hope your day is going well!

November week 3 - STS for me Was looking like 1.5 off yesterday morning but then star week arrived and I inhaled about a tonne of chocolate yesterday. Oops!

Glad you enjoyed it but not surprised it took a lot out of you. Glad you're feeling a bit better today. Star week has arrived for me too, even though I'm on a pill where there should be no star week ever, this is my second in less than a month and my third since I started SW, wonder if its the...

Yeah, I had a great day. Figured out my complicated technical thingy in work all by myself, I'm all chuffed. Anyway, its also Friday which is great! Cottage pie coming my way in a bit, have saved my syns for chocolatey treats later. All good! Hope you enjoy your karaoke, sounds like great fun...

Ah, I've been up and down this week like a yo-yo too. I think I'll have to have a really good weekend to lose anything. Trying not to panic just yet though. Yesterday was busy in work, I'm trying to do something technical and the one guy that might be able to help me is off all this week so I'm...

Yeah quite a few times now - usually after a gain I lose the gain plus a bit more the following week, so I don't let it bother me. This week I put on 2.5lbs (it was my boyfriend's birthday) but I'm pretty confident it will be gone by next week. One thing I've noticed though is that even when I'm...

I was having nightmares every Sunday about weighing when I was going to class, and it was really getting to me. Now I'm not too bad because it's only me that knows what I've lost but I have had a few dreams where I'm trying to get weighed but there are no scales, or they are broken. It's an...

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