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  1. Rachael_B

    Piggy no more

    hey! Good luck on your journey! Previously I've lost 5 stone... Then put more back on! But not this time! Let's do it! Since restarting I've lost 7 stone (as of today!) Still a way to go but feeling good! I'm doing lighter life and on the total plan, it works well for me. What diet are you...
  2. Rachael_B

    12 months to loose weight

    Hey! Good luck on your journey! I definitely think lockdown is good for my diet, I know not everyone thinks that but I'm so easy to give into peer pressure, if I don't see anyone then there's no one to tempt me!
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    Anyone doing lighter life?

    Well you're meant to go to groups... But this isn't my first go in LL so I'm buying everything from superdrug and going alone! Although I do think the group helped last time, but there's not one locally! My intention was to start for a bit and then sign up for a telephone group when things...
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    Anyone doing lighter life?

    Hey! Yes a vlcd! 4 food 'packs' a day! Yes getting on well thank you- lost 6stone 6 which I'm really happy with but I've still got a way to go! I see you have lost over 5 stone... That's not in 6 weeks is it?! If so I'm swapping diets!!
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    Too scared to be fat

    Hey! How is everyone? Did I read someone was on lighter life, looking for some LL buddies!
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    Anyone doing lighter life?

    No one?! Lol
  7. Rachael_B

    15 stone to 14 stone support

    Hello! Anyone in this bracket with me? Just in 15's (15.12) and would love some support and encouragement to help me get to the 14s!
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    2020 is my year!! (Keto diet)

    3 stone is amazing! Well done x
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    2020 is my year!! (Keto diet)

    That would be a great achievement! What diet are you following?
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    2020 is my year!! (Keto diet)

    That's amazing! Well done x
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    From 20s to 19s

    That's great! Well done you!
  12. Rachael_B

    2020 is my year!! (Keto diet)

    Biscuits are banned from the house! I didn't cave in! Feel quite happy with that!
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    2020 is my year!! (Keto diet)

    I've only been on the diet a few weeks and my hubby has just really pissed me off! It's so hard not to run to the biscuits! Running here instead!
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    From 20s to 19s

    Hello! Hoping I won't be here for long!
  15. Rachael_B

    2020 is my year!! (Keto diet)

    Hey! Well done with the weight loss so far! I also want to make 2020 a great year! Hope I can gate crash on your thread/support!?
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    Anyone doing lighter life?

    Back again! Anyone else doing lighter life?
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    Is there ANYONE participating in this forum??

    Hey! thanks for replying! I started on 2nd June and just lost over 5 stone - which I am obviously mega happy about! The cost did nearly put me off but I think in my mind paying that amount of money helps me stick on plan... does that make sense?! Yesterday i went swimming (thinking the exercise...
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    Needing some extra support!

    Hey, I was previously a member here and haven't been on for a over a year or so. a few months back i started LL and it seems to be going well. however none of my friends really get me being on a diet which makes it really tough. I have a few friends that are big and a few friends that are...
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    New- Only Slightly Terrified

    Hey - How are you feeling now? I was previously a member here and haven't been on for a over a year or so. a few months back i started LL and it seems to be going well. however none of my friends really get me being on a diet which makes it really tough. I have a few friends that are big and a...
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    Is there ANYONE participating in this forum??

    Hello! I am on LL and would love to chat?
  21. Rachael_B

    What diet to try next?

    Please help! My names Rachael. I used to belong to this site when I last tried to lose weight. Sadly I fell off the wagon and now need some support and advice on what to try. I've tried ww, sw and ll all work whilst I'm on the diet but it's sticking to them that's the problem. I've been...
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    yer i quite like it so far! You? I just hope i dont get bored... todays lunch consited of half a packet of buscuits, been a rough old day at work, cant wait to get home and have a soak in the bath! How was your weekend?x
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    20 to 19 stone?

    Wi day... 5 pound off!! Chuffed with that!! Morning btw, good weekend?x
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    WI day = A sorta week on Slimming world, 2 days of S&S, 2 take aways (tut tut) = 5 pound off! Happy with that! Goooood Morning Everybody!xx
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    20 to 19 stone?

    AHHHH THATS AMAZING!!!! WELL DONE YOU! Very chuffed for you xx
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    Yes - I started back on SW on monday but gunna start SS tomorrow, so will probably still do WI's on monday (even though only just started!) When are you WI? have you been on scales since you started?x
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    Ah OK! I dont go to the groups so if you go and find out anything new or exciting make sure you let us know!x
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    Jelly? is that allowed, I didnt really read much about it lol just thought i'd go for it! Yes going to do 3 packs then a meal in the evening with hubby :) I did lighter life once but just packs and i was miserable so hoping this way I wont feel like im mising out! My order is being delivered...
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    20 to 19 stone?

    O wow thats really good, i'm def going to try it tonight! you have motivated me on, thank you :) I'll let you know tomorrow how it went!!x
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    Just ordered myself some! Coming tomorrow - excited!
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    20 to 19 stone?

    aww thats such a good idea, we have an exercise bike but its in the spare room so i hardly use it! I'm going to move in into the lounge and put it infront of the TV! Well done, that sounds like a great plan x
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    Aww thats realy good! Pleased for you hun x
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    Yes thats my problem! Glad work went ok, are you back in full time or are they easing you in gently??
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    Yes im on SW which i know works but normaly after about a month or so i get bored so i was thinking about doing something in a months time or so for a week then maybe try another 3 weeks of SW and mix it up a bit, if you know what i mean?! Yes tell me about work... only wednesday and DRAGGING...
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    Did you go?? There was one lady who tried to argue with my boss - that was quite amusing!!
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    I've never heard of it, is it expensive? Its very exciting but I've still not heard from him!! His new boss is a friend of ours which could work really well OR could be bad! I love him to bits, hes such a top guy BUT i would HATE to work for him!! But the hubby thinks it will be fine!! Only...
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    Yer the same! at work... nearly home time!! What do you do? Diet wise been 100% today, woop! Ive been on an interview panel this morning which was a new things for me, i loved it! People say some strange things! Good luck with your walk :)
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    it is! one I would like!! So how have you been today, have you been working?
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    dont feel bad, what every the results are it doesnt matter! Christmas is just one of those times, as long as your back on it, which it seems you are then thats the important thing. I've spent HOURS before just reading peoples stories, it really helps me and most of the time i eat ***** because...
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    That’s why I love this site! I find it really difficult to talk about these things to y 'skinny' friends! My hubby is great (well as much as a man can be!!) I started to find though the days I didn’t come on here where the days I was bad! So I need to come on more!! If I’m tempted with anything...
  41. Rachael_B

    20 to 19 stone?

    Aww thats good, good for you, i was thinking about exercise but it pisses me off when i attempt and cant do much so i normally put the hoover round and extra lap lol but thinnking i might start walking in the park or something when the weather gets nicer. start small and work up. I've got a...
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    thanks its not updated!! I had a 'blip' called christmas! GRrrrr! it gets in the way! i plucked up the courage to get on the scales yesterday and it said i had put 3 pound on and you know what, i'm pretty chuffed with that!! I had worked myself up a bit about it and was dreading it! I said...
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    20 to 19 stone?

    Hey! How have you been getting on the last few days? Forget the last 6 weeks, you had been doing so well and thats all that matters, we all have a little blip but you've picked yourself up, dusted off and now hopefully things are going better?x
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    Aww thats where we are here for! We are ALL in the same boat! Well done on your loss so far. Are you going anywhere or doing it from home?x
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    Also I came on this morning :( boooo
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    Hello Everyone! So glad to see you all replying! Lets all get back to it! What VLCD stuff are you going for? have you used stuff before? I'm soooo happy to read about the bloke! But sorry to hear about the other crap, like Becki said though glad its all getting looked into, I know lots of people...
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    Ladies! How are we all? New year new start! been RUBBISH for the last month (stuppppid christmas!!!) But today I did it... i got on the scales which means theres no going back now!x
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    Ah well done on the loss! Keep it up! Hope it goes well tonight, your mum seems cool so hopefully they will get on really well! Keep us posted!xx
  49. Rachael_B

    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    oh gosh, hope its ok babe x
  50. Rachael_B

    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    Ah that will be nice! peace!
  51. Rachael_B

    20 to 19 stone?

    Yay! well done thats very impressive!
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    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    I am! LOL what are you up to today?x
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    AWW this is SO lovely! How nice of him to get out the car and say goodbye! Normally men are just like see ya! thats really nice. I'm so pleased things are going well, we all want an invite to the wedding! ;) What are your plans for tomorrow with him? xx
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    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    I am really good! I woke up all snotty and headache, popped a few pills and its given me a new lease of life!! I am feeling great - long may it last!!
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    Sooooo??? How was it? OMG! Me and my hubby LOVE Catfish!!! its one of the TV shows we agree on!!!
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    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    thank you - i just need to forget it and move on! I messaged him lastnight and said that he didnt need to remind me about the diet and it was best to just leave me to it! i think he was a bit stroppy but he'll get over it!! How are we all today?x
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    When I met David he said the same thing! that he lived with 2 people and he couldnt stand either of them ( It always niggled me) and even when we where friends he just refered to lyn & Andy and how he didnt ejoy living there, after several obvious hints of me wanting to met them (just to put my...
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    I have 3 brothers, all older than me and all amazing, the one closest to my age, Pete, lives in Spain. He sent me a link this week on WhatsApp’s about a news article he had been reading on obesity and how he thinks I should do something about my weight.... Now my problem is this, I love him for...
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    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    So this week’s weigh in wasn’t good, I put a pound on, I’m trying not to beat myself up about it, we went out for 4 nights so only putting a pound on was good although now it’s done I do feel disappointed in myself. Hopefully I won’t have another week with so many nights out. Today is Wednesday...
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    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    Ah thats really good! well done :)
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    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    Thank you - how did you get on after your fish n chips?
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    ah yes i remember now - sorry i forgot! Oh yer that is odd hours, i used to do hours like that and i loved it to start with but i found that i was just going home and napping and then when i finished work for the day i had dont nothing!
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    Ah yes but that will be good with the baby wont it to have regular hours, fingers crossed! Yes she should have stayed and i agree she would have got in shape, silly of her really, i never really liked her and now disike her more! Yes work has calmed down alot! thankfuly!
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    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    thats good re your hair. how did you find her? I made a stir fry last night for dinner and thought i would bulk it out so i could have some leftovers for lunch today, but i made SO much of it, i had a bowl for breakfast and ive just had another bowl for lunch (early lunch as in a meeting at 1)...
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    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    I know what you mean about roots, I am a blonde (not natural!!) but after a few weeks of higlights they need touching up! I'm on week 7 and not getting them done till next friday :( Hairdresseres.... I dont like the small talk! I'd rather sit there in silence then them pretend to be interested...
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    20 to 19 stone?

    treat friday as a fresh start, ignore what the scales say, draw a line under it and get ya head in the game girl, you've done really well, its not long till christmas so if you can have a few weeks of 100% then over christmas you can afford to have a few treats :) years ago when i was on SW...
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    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    Yes! I am good thanks! Back on it after my weekend blip! We where meant to be going out on saturday but i've changed the plans so they are coming here so i can be good! I need to avoid temptation! How is everyone else?
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    yes i can def see Alan has a soft spot for him! yes alot of 'bullsh*t' i think this year, more blagging and winging it! Have you beenw watching I'm a celeb? what did you think of Gemma leaving? I read this morning that she got £100k for 72 hours in there!!! Also did you hear Craig Charles has...
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    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    I hate the hairdressers experience! I'm think mobile would be the way forward but no idea how that would work! how did you find her? Let me know after what you think!
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    SOOOOO... we dont seem to have any update?! date 3????
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    whats the new job, how long have you been in it? x
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    I was in bed at 8.30!! Again waiting for the apprentice! Whats your predictions? I predict Bianca to go SOON and james to the final (if not win!)
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    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    Hey babe, how are you?x
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    SW Buddy wanted please :)

    Morning babe, how are you today?x
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    exactly! how is everyone today?X
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    This or That

    flats. cats or dogs
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    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    thank you... so i put 1 pound on, so actually im quite happy with that! It could have been alot worse! Anyway today is a new week and last week has gone and forgotten about!
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    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    YAY!! Well done!
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    So once a year we have a budget meeting with all my customers (60 of them) My boss chairs the meeting and we cover works done in the last year and works planend for next year, plus loads of financial crap, the meeting also reviews my performance, which is potentially a really awkard enviroment...
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    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    It won't be! But thank you x
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    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    exactly! I knew it would be bad week anyway so lets just write it off and start again!
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    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    Good luck for WI in the morning babe x
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    WI day tomorrow and not looking forward to it! But tomorrow is a new day and a new week! Had such a stressful day at work and didnt have breakfast or lunch and then ate loads of sweets :( in my defence today is the worst day of my working year so hopefully this it wont be as stressful...
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    AHHH thats goooooood! let me know when/what! I dont go to group so relying on you to keep us informed!
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    Awww sorry about the job :( - they dont know what they are missing x
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    Aww yay! double thumbs up!! Very happy for you babe! :) x
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    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    WI day tomorrow and not looking forward to it! But tomorrow is a new day and a new week! Had such a stressful day at work and didnt have breakfast or lunch and then ate loads of sweets :( in my defence today is the worst day of my working year so hopefully this it wont be as stressful.... until...
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    I dont think weekend where invented for diets!!
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    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    Ah the diets not going well this weekend....
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    I also have no will power! Last night we went to a friends for dinner... dinner wasnt too bad which was good and then she brought out chocolate brownies and ice cream :( and then a box of chocolates and crisps! I wasnt even hungry but they where just there in front of me! Grrr!!! and today we're...
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    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    I think me and mine are about to fall out!
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    That's brilliant! Well done babe!
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    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    Oh! Hope he didn't do anything to serious!x
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    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    Oh no, hope you've kissed and made up?x
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    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    Tuesday will decide i guess! How are you getting on?
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    Going to some friends tomorrow, which will be nice, havnt seen them in about 6months so looking forward to them but don't think it's gunna be that diet friendly!! And Sunday is housework day!! Joys! Oh plus I have to go to work tomorrow and Sunday but only for about an hour in the morning! Not...
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    Aww thats good of you mum (my mum would like pof is where weirdos meet and wouldnt understand) its good to be safe though! Now you just need to find her a date ;)
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    the little things are def the big things! I like that 2! Aww bless both of your being nervous! Did you tell anyone you where meeting him? you should be careful on first meets (look at me sounding old and sensible!!) I'm so happy for you :)
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    Make sure you keep us posted! And dont do anything we wouldnt do ;)
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    hahaaha it is like some american cheesy film! I love our story! :)
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    Yes i know what you mean, christmas as a couple if def good! cosy nights in, just nice having someone to share it with!
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    This weekend!? Thats so good! where/what are you doing?
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    Well it’s a bit of an odd and long story but we met on POF, chatted online for about a month or two and then met and I instantly liked him... as a friend! He wanted more, he says he fell in love with me there and then (cute hey?!) but I thought he was too nice! probably because I hadn’t been...
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    aww keeping my fingers AND toes crossed for you :) so whens date 2????
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    Yes we dont publicly tell people we met on there! How amazing that its worked for both of us! How long have you been together now?
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    Fairytales do come try! Yes, we wanted to write to them and ask them to sponser the wedding as a success story!!! But we decided not to! LOL but you never know :) dont get me wrong there are many many frogs on there! just find your prince! have you spoken/text since lastnight?x
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    YES WE DO!!!! more details next time PLEASE!
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    Ahhh he sounds great, go for it girl! Dont knock Plenty of fish! thats how i met David, and now we're married :)
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    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    sounds like a lovely weekend :) I love weekends surrounded by family, enjoy it and dont worry too much if your not 100% x
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    I love that feeling great isnt it?!
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    Awww Babe thats so exciting! Tell me more! How did you meet him? What does he do? We want ALLL The gossip... did you kiss?!!? So yesterday i went out with my husbands work (ive never met any of them) but like you said losing weight def helps with the confidece, i felt great! One really...
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    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    So i wasnt that good! My plan went out the window! My husbands boss was like 'i've been here before i suggest we all order these platters and share.....' :( I wasnt dreadful but i wasnt good! Oh well its a new day today!
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    Lots to lose but taking it one day at a time

    Hope it goes well and you get the results quickly, good luck on you WL journey xx
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    ....its got to be sweet potato wedges! Sounds yum!
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    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    tonight! but i think it could be ok! We are going to a turkish restaurant so I am thinking i'll have a chicken brest kabab thing, that will normally come with salad and rice (which probably will have butter/dressing on) but generally not bad?!
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    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    haha! I just love carbs in general! And meat! well and most food.... lol
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    The apprentice time!x
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    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    Oh I love ee... I think it's so easy! I used to do red and green but never remembered which I was doing lol or I would always want to change my mind! But thats probably because I'm awkward!
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    Oh bless her, dementia can be nasty! My grans starting to show signs. My friend is serious about not wanting another! Her husbands going to have the snip, she's only 29 so I think she's being a bit silly - but like you say everyone's different! I say the more the merrier!
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    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    Do you do red and green instead of ee?
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    Oh yes in a different century, that's so odd isn't it! She was 100 in June and up to may she was still living at home with no help! Incredible really! My friends just had a baby and she put on 3 and a bit stone, she's saying she doesn't want another baby because of that!!
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    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    hmmm that sounds good! I'll let you know what i find!!
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    No, not yet! the plan is lose weight and then try! I've just been at my current job now for 2 years so thats good for maternity pay! My nan is called Ivy, shes 100 and amazing! I wanted to call my daughter (if i have one) Ivy but my husband like Annie :)
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    Me 2! I know what you mean! I manage a sheltered housing scheme for over 55's. My husband doesnt finish work till 7... and i said i would pick him up...:( so bed time might wait till 8! clever plan with the maternity!! Have you just had your first?
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    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    what have you got planned for tea? i cant decide! I wasnt pizza and chocolate cake lol
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    Ah that will be cool if its closer to home. will you be going back full time? Bedtime's at 7, right?!
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    ohhh what was the interview for? how long have you got left on maternity? My day is NOT getting better!!
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    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    Haha yes, damn barbie! HAHA Eat woman! you shouldnt be hungry!x
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    20 to 19 stone?

    Here I am! In the 20's :)
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    Oh dear!! Sounds like we're all having a crappy day! Can you not rush to tesco now?! I'm so glad there's nothing naughty at home or I would have eaten them all! Just boiling up some pasta for lunch Every work has one or two of those!!
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    upset stomach?

    Good luck with your journey :) x
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    I've not had breakfast yet! my morning at work has not allowed it! Not that im really hungry! I'll power on now till an early lunch, the fridge however is bare! I have no idea what to have, i'm sure ill find something for lunch but dinner is another matter, im going to go shopping after work so...
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    upset stomach?

    hey! I did Lighter Life about 5 years ago and has similar problem! it lasted for a few days and then it dried up and it was the opposite effect! I think it is just your body adapting to changes, stick with it though :)
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    I'll stop talking to myself......for now!
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    and it was a bit windy! Hence the hair!!
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    Honestly i do have pics without me in a onesie! I'm in a sharing mood... it isnt the best pic it was taken on a camera phone but the only one i have on my work computer....... Me and my brothers :)
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    This is why I have a cat!! I love my cat.... lol
  138. Rachael_B

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    I know what you mean! It doesnt make you full of the joys of spring does it! Felt like a monday today! didnt want to get out of my bed!! What are you upto today? whats food wise?
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    Goooood Morning Everyone! How are you all on this dull grey day?!
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    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    Ah thats great! well done! I noticed this morning my boobs are alot smaller and dont fill my bra! Typical really, only place i lose from! well done for your daughters report, bet your where a proud mumma!
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    Just don't get the taste for it!!
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    13 syns for a bar of galaxy.... I'm sure it's very much worth it
  143. Rachael_B

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    Oh wow that sounds very rewarding, I'm sure it's very stressful but interesting!
  144. Rachael_B

    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    Aww parents evening! Hope they have been good girlies!
  145. Rachael_B

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    I manage a sheltered housing scheme for over 55s, it's normally alright but today was stressful!
  146. Rachael_B

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    6.5 syns is good! I went to have a boring digestive earlier.... No chocolate on.... Took a tiny bite and looked up and it was 4 syns! I spat it back out! There's much better things to spend 4 syns on!
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    Yes yes yes! I didn't know what to think about ferne and Gemma, obviously a slow day in Essex! Have you read that Gemma is going into the jungle!? Dunno how she'll cope with that but be interesting to see the real Gemma! Rickys mum is weird, like her son! Tell me about having too many...
  148. Rachael_B

    Super duper!

    Hello! How are you? I only joined a few weeks ago, you soon pick it up!
  149. Rachael_B

    The alphabet game..

    quintin jardine
  150. Rachael_B

    Just for fun

    wine
  151. Rachael_B

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    Hows work been today? Mine has been pants! LOL (its a good job for the good wi or i would have been straight at the choc!) I love an omelette - i've made big one and kept them in the fridge for a few days, then when im hungry i can just grab a slice...or two!
  152. Rachael_B

    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    I'm sure, whats your plan for tonight - put your feet up I hope :)
  153. Rachael_B

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    Well do for the shopping trip! Going to the shop hungry is so bad for me! I but EVERYTHING! I liked netball when i was at school :)
  154. Rachael_B

    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    Ah yes, how was it?
  155. Rachael_B

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    Oh no! That's fatal! that's my weakness! Be strong!
  156. Rachael_B

    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    Yer I agree, but naughty naughty for no breakfast! I'm the same tho lol
  157. Rachael_B

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    Well it's not great! We're going to a friends for dinner.... And we're bringing pudding..... Lemon cheesecake.... Non diet friendly! So salad for lunch to counteract it a bit!
  158. Rachael_B

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    need to up date my stats!
  159. Rachael_B

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    1 stone 6 pounds... in 4 weeks :)
  160. Rachael_B

    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    Thank you! Mega happy!
  161. Rachael_B

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    Thank you! It's good hey! lol sorry to blow my own trumpet but i'm on top of the world!
  162. Rachael_B

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    I'm very happy today.... my WI..... I've lost 5 pounds! Very happy with that!!
  163. Rachael_B

    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    Thank you... :) I'm very happy today.... my WI..... I've lost 5 pounds! Very happy with that!!
  164. Rachael_B

    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    That's really good! Well done xx
  165. Rachael_B

    Super duper!

    I felt exactly the same! Also i hate the constant clapping! Are you doing it on your own or have someone in the 'real' world supporting you? My husband is as supportive as a man can be! lol although he still come home from work and tell me about all the cakes he's eaten!
  166. Rachael_B

    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    we are going out for dinner tomorrow, next week is gunna be so bad for us!! Just be focused, and if you do give it then make sure you dont dwell on it
  167. Rachael_B

    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    thank you :) you 2!x
  168. Rachael_B

    Super duper!

    Hey Lotte! Welcome, I'm Rachael, I'm also doing SW alone! Have you done it b4? Well done on your first day, I think they first day is sometimes the hardest! tomorrows my WI and that will be week 4!x
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    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    yes first thing, although my first thing is like 8.30! I dont know, normally we let each other know on a tuesday morning, so i guess i'll know in the morning! lol last week they did but it was a struggle and we havnt mentioned the 'D' word since! anyway i have mininmins buddies now :) Let me...
  170. Rachael_B

    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    random dinners are good, well at least there different!! What time you WI? Any loss is good!
  171. Rachael_B

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    The cous cous cake looks good, def gunna try that! I agree Rachael i dont feel like im on a diet at all! I'm loving all this new food and recipes i keep trying, its amazing! Me and my husband quite often play that game..... if i won the lottery what would be the first thing i would do...
  172. Rachael_B

    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    How are you feeling about WI tomorrow?x
  173. Rachael_B

    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    dinner tonight = random! had loads of salad and veg that needed eating up.... so a salad, asparagus, green beans, broccoli then thought that was odd so to make it 'less' (more) odd i cooked some rice! and then had a dollop of philly light! LOL random but filled me up!
  174. Rachael_B

    SW Buddy wanted please :)

    Exactly, we will all get there, doesnt matter if it takes a month or a year providing we get there!
  175. Rachael_B

    SW Buddy wanted please :)

    Slowly is good! its steady, as as long as its going the right direction then it doesnt matter!
  176. Rachael_B

    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    Hello everyone! How's your day been? My day has been good, syn free day so hoping for good result in the morning!x
  177. Rachael_B

    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    Hahaha NO!! I'm always looking forward to my next meal!!
  178. Rachael_B

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    Weigh In day tomorrow! *excited!*
  179. Rachael_B

    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    Weigh In day tomorrow! *excited!*
  180. Rachael_B

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    NO! What is this?? excited! Love cake....obviously!
  181. Rachael_B

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    i love cous cous! its a fav for lunch time, sweetcorn, cous cous fry off a bit of garlic, add all the pan and some soy sauce - nice syn free :)
  182. Rachael_B

    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    I'm too scared to have one done! I'd love one tho! Just read all your diary - its good to read, love how you put on what you have daily - maybe i should do that! I can never remember!
  183. Rachael_B

    My path to a healthier and happier me!

    Ahhh thats gorg!
  184. Rachael_B

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    Hello! for lunch just had egg and chippies :) Yummy! dinner is quorn shepherds pie or cottage pie.... I think lol trying to have no syns todays ready for WI tomorrow!!
  185. Rachael_B

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    Thats really good! Well done! Let me know how you get on with the pizza!
  186. Rachael_B

    Anyone in the 21 stone ?!

    Well done! hopefully see you there soon!x
  187. Rachael_B

    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    So I realised today my goal is quite far away so I would get some realistic smaller goals to help me get there…. Get into the 20’s and say goodbye to 21 (Need to lose 3 pounds) By Christmas I would LOVE to be out of the 20’s, seems a lot to lose to do that though (17 pounds) but I do have 6...
  188. Rachael_B

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    how have you been over the week? I'm sure your'll be pleasently suprised :) Let us know, :)
  189. Rachael_B

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    I LOVE diet coke chicken!
  190. Rachael_B

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    pizza with a chicken breast base?
  191. Rachael_B

    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    Also I love Lakeside! And yankee so will have to check that out next time i go :)
  192. Rachael_B

    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    My weekend was quiet! But good! My husband has man flu so the world nearly ended for him! so he spent the weekend on the sofa! I joined in for a lot of it! housework went out the window but it was nice :) Apart from the constant sniff! Looking forward for tomorrow wi! I think ive been good but...
  193. Rachael_B

    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    Ah thats good, welcome to the club :) How are you?
  194. Rachael_B

    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    I didnt even know they did a diet book! I'm gunna have to look into that! How's your weekend been non food wise?
  195. Rachael_B

    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    Ah I might try it, i tried the sw recipe with yoghurt and thought it was grim!
  196. Rachael_B

    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    Ah I wish we had left overs lol is that with yoghurt instead of white sauce?
  197. Rachael_B

    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    Good thanks what about you? Just had homemade burgers.... Feeling stuffed! X
  198. Rachael_B

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    And so you should be! How did your mum get on? X
  199. Rachael_B

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    Ahhh that's amazing! Well done! Bet your so chuffed with that!x
  200. Rachael_B

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    From a shop?? Hope it was nice!x
  201. Rachael_B

    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    Good! thats how it should be! forget what happened yesterday! todays the important day!x
  202. Rachael_B

    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    Hope you enjoy it as much as we did :) x
  203. Rachael_B

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    I can tell this afternoon at work is gunna drag! I'm ready for PJs already!! I just made myself a cup of cofffee..... 3 spoons of coffee! I'll be bouncing in a min!
  204. Rachael_B

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    My friend has a 1 year old and she say she always ends up watching cbeebies! She thinks shes addicted to it now!!
  205. Rachael_B

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    I'm 30 and def could not handle staying out till 5am! I need my sleep! lol
  206. Rachael_B

    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    What did you have on your flexible days?? Im so committed and like you said im in it for the long haul! We can do this!x
  207. Rachael_B

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    Haha I've just been watching this morning... Apparently it's national sausages week so go with that! Oh I never eat meat off a bone! That's a big no no for me! Hate bbqs because everyone does chicken legs.... Yukky! Haha I do call it dinner! How old are your kiddies.... I'm assuming that's...
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    Chinese and cocktails would be my perfect night out! I like duck, it's one of those things you would only have as a treat! The heart wasn't nice.... We went to a fine dining place and I had duck and it came on the side! I'm glad I tried it though, ice never been very adventurous when trying food!
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    That sounds like something i would do! lol you mention walking or exercise and i would run and hide in my bed!! My Binky nail varnishs have just arrived! Woop! really happy with them! and my head ache has gone and ive eaten some watermelon! Nearly lunch time.... :)
  210. Rachael_B

    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    Moroccan Chicken We had this last night and it was VERY good! And syn free! You should try it, It’s very simple, just chuck everything in slow cooker and hope for the best, 5/6 hours on high: 3 Chicken breasts – cut up (we used 3 because that’s what we had) 2 x onions Small tin of chopped...
  211. Rachael_B

    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    But in 6 months you will deserve one! thats my problems... treats! I think i deserve them! need to break that habbit!!
  212. Rachael_B

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    Do you live with them or just do hours? I have a friend that is a live in nanny and i have NO idea how she does it!
  213. Rachael_B

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    kangaroo steak? I'm not that exciting!! Although i did eat ducks hearts a few months ago - I wouldnt do it again!! Oh dear... working with kids... that takes patients.... I do have them!
  214. Rachael_B

    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    True but i dont know if that could stop me!! How are you today? I've woken up with a headache so breakfast consisted of paracetamol and water!
  215. Rachael_B

    The alphabet game..

    Henry Miller
  216. Rachael_B

    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    Yes! I was gunna type it up later so i could keep it! my husband was very impressed! (which he is not normally with my cooking! LOL) I'll post it later xx
  217. Rachael_B

    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    It becomes hard doesnt it when life throws cr*p in the way, I hope your dad is on the mend. I know what you mean about the clapping! And you havd to pay for that! Hopefully with support on here you can get back into it without having to go! Or maybe go for a week or two till your in the swing...
  218. Rachael_B

    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    Thats impressive, I dont know if I have that willpower!!
  219. Rachael_B

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    Right think thata me caught up!! I've woken up with a headache so breakfast consisted of paracetamol and water! How are you all girls?xx
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    Hello RACHAEL!! Aw thats a shame about his Mum, hopefully he wont let it ruin his day too much and when shes not so down they can maybe celebrate at a later day, i know its not really the same thing. Just guess your'll have to make it extra special for him ;) I'm soooooooo pleased it friday! I...
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    Elliott was super cute! but yes a bit too late, i dont really understand that relationship, i think Chloe was quite fake! How was your naughty syn free meal last night? I had a bath after work and then was sooo lazy!! I did pop to the shops and buy some light babybell, they where amazing but...
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    Yes I dont like ferne, i didnt like the way she was with Charlie (who again i think is weird!) x
  223. Rachael_B

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    Yes! Thats what we're here for! :) How are you?
  224. Rachael_B

    Back to SW... Again! But this time feels different

    Good thanks and you? I just made a sw Moroccan chicken thing in the slow cook and it was blooming good! How's your day been? Been good?x
  225. Rachael_B

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    I'm not sure tbh, hadn't really thought about it! Just want to loose some then try the old fashioned way, none of this ovulation tests or anything,just enjoy it. So is she married to your ex's brother? Is that awkward?? Yes thats really good with your mum, will she wi with you on Saturday...
  226. Rachael_B

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    Oh wow that's so good you get on so well. Is she sw-ing with you 2? I have been married for about 4 and half months, got married on 21st June, it was the most amazing day! Everyone said to us before oh it will be the best day of your lives and we were like we'll yer I'm sure it will be good lol...
  227. Rachael_B

    Just for fun

    lock
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    hahah thats how i feel! I'm excited by cooking! I love sitting down with my books and planning what to eat for the next few days, I AM SO SAD! but i love it! Ahh yes stephanie and stevie, soooo cute! Are you staying back with your mum since you and the RICHARD?x
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    I manage a sheltered housing scheme for people aged over 55's, its alright, has some good and some not so good days but it pays the bills! Yes i think Alik def did the naughty, and i really dont like him, he should go back to america! Andy's more my kinda man! And stevie, he's cute! Whatever...
  230. Rachael_B

    This or That

    Train. Coke or Pepsi?
  231. Rachael_B

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    Wow your job sounds interesting, do you enjoy it? Yes I am assuming that lousie did the dirty.... maybe with andy!? I love a bit of drama!!! James Lock is also easy on the eye! I love his relationship with danielle, she tells him how it is, they have good banter! Patti is brilliant, its one...
  232. Rachael_B

    The alphabet game..

    David Mitchell
  233. Rachael_B

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    You should apply for it next year!! When i watched apprentice lastnight i was on twitter, alan sugar tweets the funniest things during the show! What do you project manage? I also LOVE MIC but not seen Geordie Shore... I've just ordered some binky nail varnishes, I love Binky! and Jamie! And...
  234. Rachael_B

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    I really struggle with my HeX - a lot of the time I don’t have them! I’m really not into milk and I LOVE LOVE LOVE cheese but there is no way I can just have a little bit so I find it easier to have none, same with bread really, does that make sense?! I have brought those little individual pots...
  235. Rachael_B

    SW Buddy wanted please :)

    This is true, My husband is being grand!
  236. Rachael_B

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    Another Newlywed! How long have you been married now?x
  237. Rachael_B

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    OH MY.... what a RICHARD! keeping the flat wasnt enough for him? Men are soooo thick at times! He sounds like my ex, a right prat, we where together for 3 years, he was in a wheel chair so i did EVERYTHING for him, but he spent 2 years of our relationship also with his ex, very odd and i was...
  238. Rachael_B

    SW Buddy wanted please :)

    Thank you, thats true, I am on the right path, and thats all that matters! This time I am confident I can get there!
  239. Rachael_B

    SW Buddy wanted please :)

    We've all been there with the yo-yo! My return to SW this time feels very different, it feels natural and not so much of a 'chore' where it has done on previous trys!
  240. Rachael_B

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    Hey Michele, Welcome! Wow thats a run! I could probably manage about 10 metres! I've just got married so im still in that honeymoon period but Emmaedes you're right, most are b*rstards!! I had to kiss a few frogs before finding my prince!
  241. Rachael_B

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    I know that feeling!
  242. Rachael_B

    Scooby is New...but in it for the long haul! 12st+ to loose

    Thats very impressive, especially with Calorie counting, did you do it pretty much on your own or where people supportive?
  243. Rachael_B

    SW Buddy wanted please :)

    thanks gabriel but i have a long way too go! Dont let one bad weigh in get you down, besides I think putting a pound on is neither here nor there, but I can probably say that when i have 140 to lose! Hi Violet - how are you? what's brought you back to SW? I'm on week 3 and buddies would be great!x
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