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Maybe not as much as I should. Last night for instance I had beans on toast for tea but guess that isn't superfree is it ? x

Hi I've been doing SW for 6 weeks and my weight loss is rubbish - 2.5lbs in total. Half a pount a week. Last night someone in class said that cooked chicken from supermarket deli is not free because its pumped full of "things" and to be really careful with anything you haven't cooked yourself...

Just be careful if you are in ketosis cos drinking too much can send you really loopy !! Don't want to be a kill joy but just wanted you to be aware ... Have a lovely time. Good luck with reaching your target. Sure you'll look fab whatever.

I didn't tell anyone except a few close friends until I was looking significantly slimmer and people started asking me and I couldn't lie to them. I usually said something like "i've done CD, I've lost 2 stone and I know everybody has an opinion about it but its the right thing for me !" That...

Hi Vodka. Good to see you back. You seem to be doing well, onwards and upwards to slimdome ! x

I agree with Lexy. My CDC doesn't do home visits but she runs a very professional service. Allows each client half hour appointments where she weighs me, takes my measurements and has a chat about how things are going. I have been at target since April and still go every two weeks.

My goodness, haven't been on for ages and just catching up. Sorry to hear about your "stalker" - unbelievable ! Was good to catch up - Vodka and Marie back on and even Nikki ! All regulars, along with you of course, when I joined minimins. Glad you are still doing well and are back at work...

Hi Vodka Good to see you back. I've been doing CD and have been at goal for a few weeks now. Can't believe I've actually done it. Glad you have managed to get back on track. The horse riding sounds fun ! x

Hi. I was 12.5 and now I'm 10.5. I'm doing 1000 plan at moment so hope to lose 2 or 3 more lbs so I have a buffer incase of slip ups ! I have dieted for most of my adult life gaining and loosing. At my heaviest I was about 14 stone and when I dieted for my wedding (17 years ago) I got down...

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who has said well done ! Photos - good god no !! I kind of wish I had now but couldn't face it at the beginning. My CD did do measurements every fornight though so I know how many inches I've lost ... 19.75", including 6.25" from my waist. This...

Thank you all so much for your lovely comments. Will check out the maintenance forum and see if I can get a few tips.

Well being a failed dieter and doubting thomas I never thought I would actually type that ! I've lost two stone in 12 weeks and a total of 20 inches ! I've dropped from a size 16 to a size 12 and feel fantastic ! Still got a few wobbly bits (I'll never have a washboard stomach) but I'm happy...

I couldn't have done this without the porridge. I love it. I add plenty of water and make it more of a paste, yummy !

Curly Wurly is right. Take some tablets, drink loads and keep at it. You can do it, believe me it is soooooo worth it and it really does get easier !

Me too. Had my weigh in last night and came home and had two, yes two, bowls of cereal ! Couldn't help myself, it had been calling me from the kitchen cupboard all week. Need to get back on track, into ketosis and 100% so that I can hit my goal before the end of March. So near now but really...

HiMarti Good to see you back. You started so well, sorry you had a set back but I'm sure you will be up and running again soon. I'm doing OK. My OH is starting CD this week, think I've inspired him which is good. The end is in sight for me, the hard bit will be keeping the weight off ?!?!

Well done, that is brilliant. Keep up the good work.

I'm sure my friend took her shakes with her when she went abroad ? Maybe she was breaking the rules ? I had a planned "cheat" when I went out for a friends birthday and did really well, problem was I rewarded myself for being so good with chocolate biscuits when I got home ! Don't do the same...

"What upset me a bit last night was on Supersized Vs Superskinny, they quoted that the average weight of a 5'4 woman is 8.7 stone and im now that at 5 foot and its soured the feeling of achievement a bit." That's an AVERAGE and includes people that were massively under weight like the girl...

Know what you mean about clothes looking silly. My mother in law is loving my weight loss, she is gaining a whole new wardrobe at my expense ! Not that I mind, I don't intend needing bigger clothes again ! Well done on your weight loss, you have done really well. Final goal is in sight.

Welcome back and congratulations on the CD baby ! What did you have, boy or girl ? x

I'm in. Managed 100% yesterday and last night I put a chart up on my kitchen cupboard so I can tick off successful days. Really need to get a few pounds off this week and stop messing around. Pancakes tonight for my two girls but think I might go mad and treat myself to a peanut bar - they're...

I've lost the plot a bit ! The end is in sight so instead of focusing and getting rid of these last few lbs, i'm messing around. Not really blowing it but not doing SS either. SS+ isn't the answer either because its not cottage cheese and lettuce that I want to eat, it's the bit of crusty...

My original goal was to be comfy in a 14 but now I'm thinking a 12 would be nice ! Whatever, I'm trying to be realistic and settle at a weight I can maintain at. I went swimming last night with my little girl and noticed for the first time that my boobs have disappeared !?! I'm not sorry to...

Wow, what a fantastic result. A whole stone !!!!!! Keep up the good work. x

My breath spray was from Morrisons. Its in the aisle near toothpaste etc. My husbands says my breath is rank - nice ! He like's me slimmer though so you can't have everything !

Don't give up. You will need to be slim and healthy to run around after your new grandchild. You want to be able to enjoy it to the max and not just have to watch from the side lines. You have done so well, keep it up.

9lbs - whopee ! That's great.

This sounds like the thread for me. I had weigh in last night and only lost 1lb. All that picking has caught up with me. Was 100% yesterday and aiming for same today. Have only 10lbs to go to target so don't know why I'm messing around. I know how good the losses can be if you stick to the...

Wow, i've just got some Summer Berry water flavouring from my CDC. Never thought I'd get excited about drinking water but it's really nice. My daughter had a taste and said she thought it was quite bitter but after only having porridge and shakes for 5 weeks i thought it was delicious and...

Bonzo 5lbs week 5 is brilliant, well done. Thanks for your support. I might move my target a little bit as i get nearer but i wanted to set myself a realistic goal when I started. 20 years ago I maintained at more like 130lbs but maybe at 40, I need to be a bit more realistic ? I want to...

I found they made me feel a bit sick. The only one I enjoy is the peanut one.

Hi, I had about 2 stone to loose. I have now been doing SS for five weeks and have lost 17.7lbs. With the added incentive of a wedding, I'm sure you'll do just fine ! Good luck with your weight loss and of course, the wedding !

Brilliant, well done. You will be at target in no time.

Well, time for a quick update. 5 weeks in to the CD diet and saw CDC yesterday. I've now lost 17.75lbs and a total of 12" !! I have been messing around a bit as I've said on here before, not completely blowing it but picking (old habits die hard). CDC said we should be aiming at 3lb per week...

Just wanted to wish your dad a speedy recovery. My dad had the same operation 3 years ago and he has been fighting fit ever since - fully reconditioned ! Just try not to use this as an excuse to eat because it would be a shame to undo some of the good you've done so far - just try and make...

Well done Johnny, 36lbs is a tremendous weight loss in such a short space of time. Keep it up ! I am trying to get back on the straight and narrow and did 100% day yesterday so feeling bit happier. Same today, I hope.

Wow that's a brilliant loss. You will be a very glamerous grandma !

Hi. I'm struggling at the moment. This is day 29. Keep cheating !?!? Only spoonful of this and bite of that but I can't seem to stop myself !! Missed my appointment on Monday because of snow but CDC sent some supplies in the post which was really good of her. I'm seeing her on Sunday and...

Good idea. I haven't got any of the drink but have a meeting with my CDC on Sunday and will get some. Must admit feeling much better and managed without Lemsip etc. Thanks everyone.

Mandy, you can do it. I think average weight loss is 3lbs per week so over the last two weeks you are right on target.

Hi Can anybody tell me if it's ok to take Lemsips and such like when doing SS ? Really struggling with bad cold and feeling bit sorry for myself ! Thanks

Hi Tash We are all January starters on here, welcome on board. I am on day 25 and have lost just over a stone so far. I love CD. I've spent the last 25 years dieting and each year it gets harder. When I first lost weight in my late teens I had a steady weight loss on 1000 calories a day...

My CDC promises the more you drink the more you lose ?

I'm a bit confused about "hidden" carbs. Obviously pasta, bread, pots, cereal etc. but what foods are filled with "hidden" carbs ? I had no idea about tomatoes, thought they were just water (not literanlly obviously but you know what I mean) !!!!

Glad to hear you are feeling good. Maybe just have 4th shake in reserve if you need it, better that than going off the programme ? Stay with it Darren, you have done so well so far, this is just the final hurdle. x

Hi Kat01234. I'm sure you'll do just fine. Just 12lbs until you are in the 12 stones, you could do that in 3 weeks or even less ! How good would that be ? Stay focused and keep us all posted on how you are doing. Good luck !

Well done on your CD efforts and also losing so much on LL - that's brilliant. A wedding is a lovely incentive. Hope you are going to share your plans and things with us, I love wedding talk !! Things have changed a bit since I got married in 1992 !!!

Hi everybody. I'm on day 22. Lost about a stone but next official weigh in is not until next Monday. I've survived two parties and my daughter's 7th birthday and managed to stay on the straight and narrow. Bing Bong mentioned about doing the shakes without a blender. Well I manage as I...

I think you have to limit them to one per day and then you should be ok. Peanut is my favourite, I find the others a bit sickly.

Well done Darren, you've done brilliantly so far. I'd try and get back on SS for a while and take food out of the equation. You could be well on the way to loosing that stone by your friend's birthday. Good luck.

That's something that really shocked me when I started CD. It made me aware of how much I pick and that's probably why I struggled with WW. I would eat my 20 points or whatever but then probably have another two or three points every day in leftovers which I didn't count ! They I wondered...

Well done. x

I echo what Nell132 says. I find weekends really hard, without the routine of work etc. I struggle to get the water down and yesterday I cheated as well ! Feel really down about it this morning too. Tested my wee this morning and stick still went pink but very pale ? I have some chicken...

Congratulations on your weight loss. I think I might get abit scared when it comes to introducing food. I've already said on another thread that I like the fact that food is removed from the equation with CD. We can't kid ourselves can we ? It's made me realise how much I pick (kids left...

Hope its going OK Lisa. CDC will get a shock when she next weighs you !?!?!

Yeh, sounds like you are in the zone ! Keep it up.

Good luckx

I've ditched the soups this week, found them quite peppery. Love the porridge although it is an acquired taste ! I dissolve a sweetner in hot water and stir that it. Have only got choc, strawberry and vanilla shakes. Tried one of everything the first couple of weeks and sorted out what I...

Here here ! I could have written that post myself. It has made me so aware of all the "extra" bits I eat and never even count !

I was surprised how easy it was. I really haven't been hungry. That's not to say I don't want to eat food. We don't always eat just because we are hungry do we ? Other than a headache on about day 3, I have to say I haven't felt ill or sluggish maybe a bit cold the first few days but that...

Have you tried them ? Do you like them ? I've just had a chocolate one and to be honest, it's left me feeling a wee bit sick ! :(

Hi Well done everybody on your loses. I've got my friends 40th birthday on the 31st and asked my CDC for advice. She said that life was for living and I should attend and eat if that is what I want to do, its just a matter of making good choices - a "planned cheat" she called it. She said...

That's brilliant, keep up the good work.x

Whopee - good for you !

Hi guys. Been for my first weigh in ..... I've lost 10.75 pounds in two weeks and a total of 6 inches !! I'm really pleased and have come home feeling inspired to keep going. I've got lots of porridge and shakes whichI've decided I prefer to the soups and have got some bars to try. By the...

Try not to be disheartened, sure it will show on the scales next week.

Well done everybody on your losses. My first official weigh with CDC tonight. I've done SS for two weeks with an occasional slip (couple of slices of ham one night). Yesterday was my daughters bday. I was really good and avoided pizza, alcohol and cake but did sneak a few (about 6) chocolate...

That's the spirit, stick at it this week and you might get more reward for your hard work next week. 2lbs though, whether you think of it as sugar, lard or sausages is still good - well done.

Hi Hayley. Welcome on board. This thread is great, loads of people bobbing in and out and offering words of advice and encouragement. I've just said above that I like the porridge, bit more substantial that just the liquid. Can you buy that where you are ? Good luck and well done - 4lbs...

I find the soups a bit peppery. Like the shakes and actually like the porridge. Didn't like it at first but now like the sensation of something bit more solid in my mouth. Not quite something to chew but definately more than just a drink. Always people about on here to give support. Good...

Sorry to hear that and fingers crossed you get sorted soon.

Well done. What a fantastic feeling that must be. I'm excited for you !

Marti Look on the general CD thread. There is someone on there whos CDC is rubbish and unsupportive too. Is there another one in your area. She is getting paid to support you, telling you "its not rocket science" is shocking. I'd look for another CDC who will give you the support you...

Bonzo That is absolutely brilliant, well done you. Week 2 - bring it on !!

Well done for resisting tempation. Hope function goes ok. I'm not advertising fact that I'm doing CD either. Doing secret shaking in car at lunchtime so no-one at work knows !!

Thank you all so much. I'm paranoid about going out of ketosis and slowing my weight loss down. I'm due to see my CDC next Monday, I will have been SS for two weeks then and that is my first weigh in. I will talk to her abit more about what to do when there are hurdles like functions and...

Hi. Can someone with a bit of CD experience give me some advice please ? I am on day 10 and have so far done ok but yesterday I slipped. I had two slices of ham. It was ww ham, low fat and all that but what damage will I have done ? Also, if I'm going to cheat, is it best to have an extra...

Feel bit jealous that you are all getting weighed. My CDC does once per fortnight. I've been on my own scales but its not the same as an official weigh in. Definately going in right direction though. Feel bit hungry today, best get some water down ! Looking forward to having the flavoured water...

Fantastic, keep up the good work. x

That is absolutely brilliant :talk017: Keep it up, here's to week 2 !

I love reading how everybody is doing. Day 7 for me. Feel ok. I like the fact that I don't have any choice about what I am eating and can't sneak things whilst stood in front of the fridge and then pretend it doesn't count ! I'm dis-solve a sweetner in hot water and stir it in to my...

Keeping my fingers crossed that you will soon feel better, you deserve it after keeping going when you are feel rubbish.

This is day seven for me. The first week I was obsessed with food, thinking about it all the time !! Not because I was hungry, just because I knew I couldn't have it and let's face it, if we only ate because we were hungry, we wouldn't be fat would we (def true for me anyway) ?! Try to stick at...

Karen - Don't be disheartened. Thats 11lb in two weeks, what other diet would give you that result ?!? You could easily have a stone off by the end of week 3. Red Mich - 7lbs is brill, keep it up. My CDC weighs once a fornight, so I'm not due there til next Monday night but I think I've...

That's great news, well done you !

Wow, congratulations.

Nibbles Thanks for posting. Its great encouragement for those of us who are still in early days. I did a test this morning and am in ketosis (if that's the right expression). Was really chuffed to see pink stick. Next challenge is to get through the weekend. Marti Xia Will buy some...

We all seem to be experiencing the same things which is nice. I'm on day 3 and each day have had porridge for breakfast, a shake at lunchtime and soup at tea time. I put the soup in a bowl and eat it with a spoon so it feel's like I'm having real food. Strawberry shake my favourite so far but...

That's brilliant. What in insentive to keep going !

Hi. Hope this works. Tried to leave message on here yesterday and it keep kicking me out. Don't know why because I've been posting on WW forum for ages ?!? This is day 3 for me and it's good to read everybody's posts and see that we are all experiencing the same things ! Can't wait to test...

Hi, can I join your gang aswell ? This is day two for me on SS. So far so good but I'm freezing. Bit hungry but really excited about potential weight loss ! If I can loose 7lbs this week which doesn't seem impossible looking at what everybody else does, that will be a really good start.

My CDC said she'd swap any I found I didn't like. Haven't tried any hot yet but might give hot chocolate a whirl tonight.

Hi well done on completing day 1. Its day 2 for me and I'm cold aswell. My CDC told me to expect it so maybe some of it is just in my head, some of it is the fact that its freezing cold and some of it is because I'm on CD ! My OH was on nights last night and I took myself off to bed with a...

I'm only on day two so its early days yet but I think that this might actually work for me because it is total abstinence. It takes away all choice and the chance to kid myself that an 8oz potato is only 4oz or half a french stick is equivalent to slice of Nimble ! Good luck. A holiday in...

Thank you all for your lovely messages, I really appreciate the support. Tried the porridge again this morning, it was bit nicer, maybe I mixed it a bit better ? Feel OK but have a bit of head ache this morning. Have already had about a litre of water. Decided to start early so I could...

Hi I started CD today having messed about with WW for the last 18 months. Must admit that initial weight loss on WW was ok but it seems such a long road and I haven't really stuck at it. In truth, I haven't stuck at it at all for 18 months. I decided I need to give my weight loss a kick...

Hi Feather. Great to hear you sounding so positive. Today is day 7 of my new WW plan and I have to say, I think I've done OK. Should be going to weigh in tonight but it keeps snowing here (Yorks) so we will see what the weather is like at 7.30 ! I had a curry from the takeway on Saturday...

I'm doing it again ! The amount I have to loose jumps about depending on whether I'm in denile or not ! I weigh 12.2, I should weigh 9.3 but I'd settle for 10.5 - you do the maths !! My computer is playing up so this might be on three times - soz if it is ! X

Hi Feather Just caught up with your diary, hope its going OK. To answer your questions, I have two stone to loose at the moment, the most overweight I've ever been is about 4.5 but I've battled with my weight all my life and joined my first slimming club at 16. In those 20+ years Ive...

Hi Feathers I've probably got about 2.5 stone to loose to be my perfect weight but I'd settle for a stone or 1.5. I took reductil first thing in the morning. To be honest, I didn't notice a big reduction in my appetite (I was on the 10mg dose) but I think the reason I am fat is that I don't...

Hi I've been on both and to be honest neither really worked for me. My diet is relatively low fat anyway so the Xenical did really do anything and as for the Reductil, I had a really good loss the first few weeks (a total of about 8pnds which is good for me) but I think it was more because I...

Wow that's brilliant. Keep up the good work.

Congratulations on your CD loss, 29lbs is brilliant. Good luck with WW. x

Wendnesday bit wobbly but yesterday was ok, so three out of four isn't too bad. OK today, so far !

Paula I'm back. Would be good to catch up with you. x

Hi. So far so good and its day 3, this is usually when it starts going wrong ! We are having fireworks tonight. I'm doing jacket potatoes and chilli which should be OK. Only bought enough ginger bread bats and parkin for the kids so no temptation there ! Hopefully I can report back tomorrow...

That will do, as long as I avoid the chocolate eggs ! Thanks blackwidow. x

That's the one ! It was February 2008, post was nearly exactly the same as this one except I claim to have lost 20lbs this time and not 14lbs (ha ha, think it was 20 honest). My thread was "new thread, new ticker, new start" - didn't last long unfortunately !! O well, won't dwell on the past...

Well, my diary has disappeared off the scale so thought i'd start again ! I first joined minimins nearly two years ago, I had just joined WW and successfully lost about 20lbs which give or take a pound I have kept off. The problem is, I did that in the first 8 months and since then, I have...

Well done you. I did the one in Edinburgh last year (half marathon). It was ace. Definately a night to remember. x

Yep, mine came from Game.

Nikki I've been searching archieves because I knew if was getting close to the wedding - please update !! Want to know about plans, dress, weight, etc, etc. Also want to wish you lots of luck at this special time. x

Keep at it Paula. Its only what I have read in magazines but I think weight loss with the band does seem to be slow and steady. Was it a band that Fern Britton had ? She looks fantastic but it has been over a longish period of time. You have taken drastic action to beat your weight problem...

Will be good to meet up with other people in the same situation as you and maybe get some ideas ? Hang in there. x

What a difference - well done !

Definately the right thing to do, the last time I lost some weight I didn't do that and as the weight came creeping back on, I just went back into old clothes. I've now sent all my 18s to the charity shop and hopefully the size 16s will be going the same way soon. Good luck and well done on...

Well done Paula, going in the right direction. Keep it up. x

Paula, really glad you had a loss and glad you are feeling better. x

Good luck Nikki - you can do it, you've done it before. Sorry to hear you've not been well, hope that gets sorted out. Take care. x

:flowers:Happy birthday ! Enjoy ! Love Dobo x

Hi Clair. Was only thinking about you yesterday when I was lurking around, its good to have you back on minimins. I haven't been posting much but keep bobbing in to see how everyone is doing. I rejoined WW last week. I have managed to keep a stone off since last year but didn't keep the...

Thanks for your replies. I know there is no quick fix and despite what my tracker says, I have lost about a stone but just seem to have come up against a brick wall and am yo-yoing (pound on, pound off, sts). I just think if there was something that could give me a kick start .... These were...

I know we are all looking for a miracle ... does anybody know anything about these ?

Vodka - a walking, talking, points calculator - thanks ! Thanks for your help too Laurie and well done on your weight loss. Gem - thanks for trying. x

Can any body tell me how many points are in extra dry Martini, it is a 25ml measure ? Thanks

Hi Paula. Just catching up with your diary. Surgery is really drastic but you have got to do whats best for you and I'm sure your clever enough to look at all the options and not go into it blindly. It must be horrendous coping with the heat if you are carrying extra weight and not good for...

You're on the final slog now Nikki. You have done fantastically well especially with some much else going on in your life. I'm sure you will be a beautiful and slim bride - I for one can't wait for the pictures !

Q: i've heard that cardoivascular exercise can prolong life, is this true? A:Your heart is only good for so many beats, don't waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Want to live longer? take a nap. Q:Should i cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables? A:You must...

I joined WW in January 2007 and successfully lost a stone in weight by easter that year. I dropped a dress size and on the whole felt quite pleased with myself. That is when the problem started ... for the rest of the year I continued going to class every week and even went to the gym...

Don't know how I've got the cheek to come on here ! Stayed same again this week ! WW leader says I've to drop a point, watch portion sizes and fill in a tracker. I am doing all of that, I just need to do it for whole week and not 3 days !!

Actually, its only 5 !

Without checking, I think its 6.

Can't believe how busy site is. My diary was on page 3 !! Stayed same this week. I had three good days, 2 bad days and 2 ok days so guess they balanced themselves out. Will see what this week brings.

Picked up a leaflet at this weeks meeting. Thought the following might be helpful for people doing ww on their own: 4.5 points - Both your thumbs (tip to base) are the size of one portion of cheese, eg. cheddar cheese, 40g 2.5 points - Your palm (minus fingers) equals a portion of meat...

Just thought you might like to know that Morrisons have WW frozen meals on special offer - I think 67p each. I only eat the lasagne which is a nice filling meal with salad or veg but there are lots of others - OK for a quick fix, portion controlled meal.

Congratulations - what a star !!! Enjoy every moment !

Still some left !!! Other than Thorntons toffee, have only eaten satsumas today - going for damage limitation !!

Not such a good day today. Meals all well within points BUT someone brought in some Thorntons toffee to work and left it open on the desk - need I say more !!! Disappointed that I wasn't strong enough to resist but didn't wreck the day completely by then eating loads of other rubbish. Have to...

Think of a pound of lard on the end of your nose, bet you'd be glad to see the back of it !!

Wow, that's fantastic - well done you ! New house, new start eh ?? Hope 2008 is a much better year for you.

Good grief, this site is addictive !! I've been popping in and out occasionally over the last few weeks, but since I started my new thread this morning, I can't stay away ! Its great to see all the positive comments and words of support - thank you ! Have come on here now because I've no...

Come on Paula, you can do it. Most of us have had a gain over Christmas, but its a new year and a new start. We are all rooting for you !

I think the minimum ww recommend is 14 points per day so as long as you are above that, you should be OK saving 4 points per day and 20 points to play with should be plenty for a night out on Sunday providing you dont go complete mad ! It sounds like you are back in control and that is half...

6lbs - bloomin fantastic ! Keep up the good work.

Hi Clair. You'll have that Christmas weight off in no time. Looking forward to catching up with ww gang. Happy New Year. x

I hope so and as for "old", you've actually hit the nail on the head. I'm 40 next year and don't intend to be fat and forty ! My mum died 5 years ago when she was 67, she always struggled with her weight but when she was forty she joined WW and got to target (and they were very strict targets...

Well I'm back, almost a year to the day since I first joined Minimins. I've even used the same thread title because that sums me up ! I went back to WW on Monday, it was my first weigh in since the end of November and I was delighted to find that i've only gained 4.5lbs. It seems ridiculous to...

Hi, I'm back on board too. Haven't been to class since early December, back to it tonight. Will have definately put on but hope to still be a stone lighter than I was this time last year. If I can do the same again in 2008, I won't be far off target. Its slow progress I know but its...

Paula just said what I was thinking - lovely new hair do !! Good luck.

Good for you, all that hard work in the gym is paying off !

Good for you, keep it up. x

That's a great loss, well done. I know what you mean about getting in a rut. Think I might try and follow your lead and vary my diet a bit.

Half a pound off - i'll be an old age pensioner by the time I'm slim at this rate !

Oops - Sorry, I'm a dozy mare - lack of food obviously affecting my brain !! x

Hi Andi Glad to see you back and to hear everything is as you had hoped. X

Was very good at bonfire party on wednesday, only had jacket pot and chilli and only one glass of wine. Have been OK over weekend as well I think. Went for a curry on Saturday, no alcohol, no starter or pudding. Had chicken byriani - don't know how many points but sure its not too bad ...

Never mind, you are still doing fantastically well and to gain only 1 pound when you are under all this strain is great, that is really as much an achievement as loosing ! Will be thinking about you this week. x

I'm sure you can do it. Having your mum go to class with you is great - support and a bit of competition is a good thing and weddings - we love em !! Keep us all posted about your dress, venue, bridesmaids, etc. etc.

Hi Laney. Its great that you went back, got weighed and took control again. I love a cup of coffee and something sweet - Alpen LIGHT are only 1 point each which I think is 0.5 less than most of the ww sweet things I've seen. Doesn't seem much but saving 0.5 point here and there could be the...

So far so good but we are having bit of a bonfire party tonight (late because of OH shifts). I have only used about 5 points today so I have given by self a chance of sticking within or near my points. I'm doing jacket pots and chilli so that should be OK and I'll try and stay clear of the...

Wow get you - size 12 ! That's fantastic.

Hope your weigh in went ok and you broke that stone barrier. x

Hi Cheryl. Just wanted to send you some good vibes. Think these dark nights and cold weather make it harder. Hope you get back on track soon. We all fall off the wagon, get up, dust yourself off and climb right back on - you can do it !! xx

Well I put 1lb on last week but lost it this week and it put me back in the stone below. Hooray !! Trouble is, I keep doing this and I need to get my head down and get away from this 12stone/11stone danger point. I don't know if its all in my head and loosing a point from my 20 makes me think...

Nails you need to get back on here and cheer us up. Marie, Andi and Starlight all have "sad" mood indicator thingys ! I'm pensive because they didn't have one that said naffed off ! Hope you are feeling better and you are back on here ASAP.

Well done Claire, that goal is getting nearer and nearer. Its great that you are still loosing regularly when you are so close to target, that's real determination. Fantastic !

The best weight loss I ever had was with a very strict leader - I got to goal and stayed there until my first child (who's now 12). I have never got back to goal since. I loose a stone, gain a stone and so it goes on. I started WW back in January. Made good progress with the first stone but...

I'm sure you'll look fantastic on christmas day mate. You are doing brilliantly, keep it up.

Love your new ticker Nails, very festive ! Hope we are all a lot slimmer by Christmas (actually, a bit slimmer will do !!). x

Well, bit of a blow out last night. Feeling badly done to like we all do - you know, over worked, under paid, not appreciated etc. etc. Back to it today so on the whole don't think I'll have done too much damage if I can be good all weekend. Nothing planned that involves eating so I should be...

Thanks for your support - as always. You were right Starlight, it wasn't a complete disaster, I lost 0.5lb. Better off than on as they say. I am going to be good this week. My tracker is at the ready. 2 points for my breakfast, plus 2 for my milk. Cracker bread and WW tuna in tomatoe and...

I bought some WW sweets at class last night. Only .5 point per tube but they do upset your stomach if you eat too many (well mine anyway). Roll sounds yummy, better than my Alpen bar. I should probably be more adventurous but i'm not organised enough. Keep up the good work and keep me posted...

Wow, I want a stone off by Christmas but I don't think I can handle the competition ! Keep up the good work and you'll be a light weight rather than a heavy weight !! x

Whoopee !!! Good for you. Keep it up. x

Hi Vodka. That could have been my diary entry !! I know exactly what you mean. I have hovered around the same weight for months now. I was good last week, rubbish this past week. Let's make a pact to be good for at least the next few weeks. I am going to a 40th birthday party in a few...

O dear, so much for good intentions ! Haven't really pigged out but haven't dieted either. I am rubbish ! Really want to loose this weight but really want to eat aswell !!! I know when I fill my tracker in and write everything down I can loose weight but when you don't, it is so easy to kid...

Good for you, a silver 7 is the least you deserve ! Take care of yourself.

Hi everyone. Thought it was time I put the last few months behind me and got down to this diet. It is a month since I last posted on here but I have been popping on now and again to see how everyone is going on. Having lost just over a stone since starting WW last January, I started to feel...

Fantastic news. X

All the best Paula, hope it is everything you want and more besides ! x

Thinking of you and sending lots of love. x

Your doing great Nails, keep it up.

Andi Puts my bad week into perspective. I was in a similar situation a few years ago so I do know how you feel, I lived on coffee and alpen bars for weeks, it was all I could stomach. There really is nothing anyone can say to make you feel better, just hang in there and take one day at a...

Believe me Paula, you really don't want to know !! Diet rubbish and so is everything else at the moment. Don't know if its just post holiday blues but I am well and truely fed up. Missed class this week, no good reason really which was a silly thing to do. Hey ho ....

Nails, brilliant loss, well done you !

Welcome back. If you find "motivation" can you send him around to see me !

4.5lb lost - that's fantastic. Well done.

Hope you are ok Andi. I gained last week aswell, let's knuckle down and get back to it. x

Hopefully back on track this week now kids back at school. You'll soon be back in the swing of it, just taking control and getting back on track makes me feel 100% better.

Well done Clair for getting back on track so quickly after your holidays. Target is just a few weeks away now, keep up the good work.

It definately goes on a lot faster than it comes off !! Had different leader at my WW meeing last night. Really enjoyed the meeting, it was informative and funny. She told us that she dieted for her wedding and then went on honeymoon and put 13.5lbs on in one week ! That takes some doing...

Just catching up with everybody and I see that you have a grand daughter. Congratulations, hope mum and baby ok. You'd definately win the glamous grandma competition hands down !!

Slow and steady is how we all seem to go but definately in the right direction (one or two hiccups along the way) but on the whole WW is a great diet which you can follow and have a life ! Good luck.

Keep up the good work. Going to bed with a book is a good idea if you have used your points and an early night never did anybody any harm.

Thanks girls, seems like I have been away for ages !! Weigh in went OK. Gained 2.5lbs but I have been known to gain half a stone on a two week holiday so that's pretty good. Feeling pretty positive this morning, have only had 4 points so far, plus allowing 2 for milk, that leaves me with 13...

Hi everyone, back to work today after a two week holiday. We had a fantastic time - lovely weather, lots of r&r and the kids had a ball. Expecting a gain tonight but must say that on holiday I actually felt OK about my size. Would have prefered another stone off but on the whole, not too bad...

Good luck Nails, keep at it mate.

Whopee I lost 1.5lbs. That the best I've done for weeks and weeks. Will probably put it on while I'm away but still feel great tonight. Think this will be it for me for a week or so. Hope everyone keeps on track and thanks, as always, for the great support I get from all the WW gang. Haven't...

Good luck tomorrow, I'm sending you lots of positive vibes. x

Just read your post on Vodka's thread. When do you go to Australia ? Is it a permantent move ? Do you have family there ? Like twenty questions this isn't it ? Just nosey ....

Hope you are doing OK Vodka.

Some great ideas from Andi there. Two Alpen light bars and coffee is my breakfast most days. Those little tins of WW tuna with tomato and herb are nice and only one point. Nice on toast or crisp bread. Hope you can get back on track mate.

Hi, I'm here. Usually a monday to friday mini member cos I don't get chance to go on the computer much at home and have to sneak on during work time ! Had a good night last night, drove so no alcohol and had chicken salad with vinegrette dressing which I think should have been ok. Did have a...

I will miss BB tonight, out with the girls but happy to sacrifice BB for that. Carol is getting right on my nerves. I didn't like her at first, then she started to grow on my and now shes driving me nuts. Still think Brian and twins are funny and Liam is yummy !

Yep, writing it down is the way to go, otherwise you just kid yourself !

Great news. I was thinking of you yesterday and kept checking in to see if you had updated. Have abit of R & R over the next few days, you deserve it. x

Hi Paula, doing good, thanks for asking. This is day 4 and I've not gone over my points once yet which is great by my standards ! Feeling really positive. Tracker on kitchen worksurface and I am religiously filling it in. Out with my friends on Friday but I'm going to drive and save some...

Cheryl - you must be exhausted ! Is your life always this hectic or is it a particularly busy time right now ? Don't know how you would cope if you were dragging an extra 8 stone around with you ! Well done for sticking to your diet and hope your mouth is better soon.

Thinking about you. x

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Andi, listen to Nikki, she's proof of what can be achieved in a small space of time. You are doing great and on track for the same success as Nikki. Well done on your silver 7 and keep it up. All the WW gang on here are really proud of you !

So far so good this week. Have been checking the points on some of the things I thought I new and have had a bit of a shock ! I've been doing this 6 months now and thought I knew most things I eat. Longly Farm cottage cheese bit of a shock, 3 points for half a tub and a kit kat is 2.5 - will...

Nails well done on your silver 7, knew it wouldn't take you long, here's to the next one !

You are definately not crap ! You are a third of the way along your tracker ! Good luck for this week.

Hi Nikki. Its great that you have updated your diary, so nice when people do that, its like catching up with old friends ! Your weight loss is tremendous and even more fantastic when we read how busy you are, it would be easy to turn to junk food etc when you must be so short of time but you...

Well girls I lost 0.5lb. !!! That half pound has been on and off more times this last 6 weeks than I care to remember ! I'm now a whole pound under the 12 stone mark which is good and I do feel more positive than I did yesterday. I usually have a binge on Monday after weigh in but I only had a...

If you are only 8lbs away from target, I think you will be looking at maybe 17/18 points depending on all the different factors (see Starlight's sticky for details on how to work out your allowance) because as you get nearer target you reduce your points (sorry if that's stating the obvious)...

We all have those days when you feel hungry. Stay strong mate, just think of bikinis:character00180: and wedding dresses :character00250:!!!

Good luck for tomorrow. Hope you've had a lovely day with the kids, beats working anytime.

Hi. Was thinking about changing classes but I've made enquiries now and the one I was hoping to switch to has closed. I know my WW leader is not really to blame for my recent lack of success, let's face it, she doesn't hold me down and force feed me but I'm just looking for motivation. I feel...

Just had two days at home with the girls and its sooo much harder to stick to diet when I am not at work. Think i'm doing OK just need a loss to get me in a positive mood again. Sorry I'm think I'm turning in to a moaner !!

Hi Cheryl, glad you are doing OK. News from hospital sounds positive, I'm sure you'll get the answer you want after the scan. Know what you mean about school holidays, every day like the weekend. I've just had two days at home with my girls and its much harder than been at work (literally...

Hi mate. I know its easy to give advice but not always easy to take it but try and draw a line under this week and start again. You were doing really well with good steady weight losses, don't let this put you off. Have just learnt how to add the smilies so .... :grouphugg:

Hi. Had a big binge on Monday after weigh in but back on track now. Thanks for all your positive comments and encouragement.

Hang in there Paula. x

I always wondered where these :D came from. I thought you had to be some sort of IT whizz kid to get them !! :doh: I will add lots in all future posts !

How you doing ?

Sending you lots of love and support. x

Thanks, I really appreciate your support. It isn't just last week though, I've been messing around for weeks and really thought I was back on track which is why I was so disappointed. I have to carry on though cos I need to loose at least another stone, 2 if I want to be anywhere near slim. I...

Well done Andi, that's a great result. Good luck for the coming week.

I know exactly what you mean about feeling "in control". I've had a bad week this week but on the whole I do feel much better when I know I am doing something positive about being overweight. Keep it up mate, you are doing great and good luck at your weigh in. x

So much for my determined effort and positive attitude ! I stayed the same last night !! Wasn't good over the weekend I admit but had been really good all week and on two days only had 14 points to save for the weekend. I did not even eat massive amounts, did have chocolate fudge cake and ice...

Laura - Maintaining is just is hard as loosing and you are doing great, well done. Keep bobbing on and let us know how you are doing.

Good grief Clair, you'll never catch up if you are away for 3 weeks. I said somewhere else that keeping up on here is a fulltime job. I feel guilty if I dont look at everyones threads and leave comments ! Hope you have a brilliant holiday, I'll keep my fingers crossed that the weather stays...

O dear, don't beat yourself up mate or feel guilty, we've all been there. I know how you feel but try and get back on track and rescue the situation by being good and saving points over the next few days. 17 is a lot to get back but just try your best to minimize the damage. Easy to say I...

Doing well this week I think, thanks. Have messed around for the last 6 weeks and basically stayed same - you know 1lb on, 1lb off, stay same ... But this week i've been really good and hope that it will kick start me. A wedding is a definate incentive to slim. I was at an all time low for...

Hi Carol. If you are already a size 12, where on earth are you hiding the 33lbs it says you have to loose on your ticker !?!? I would sooo love to be size 12 - well done on working so hard. Love weddings, can't wait to hear all your plans.

This site is getting so busy with new members, I can't get any work done. Its a full time job keeping up with everyone !

Well done, that's great !

O bathroom and kitchen sound great. How's diet going ? I've seen your comments on other people's threads but nothing on here.

Cheryl - think you are a bit of a superwomen ! You are doing brilliantly to stick with the dieting with work, children, lack of sleep and the worry about the hospital. What a star ! Keep it up.

Day three and still doing ok. It is someone's birthday at work and I turned down bacon sandwiches this morning !!

I think I'm going down the direct debit route. Will encourage me not to miss class and save a little bit of money. The weigh at home thing is not for me. I've tried that and tried going to local chemist and sports centre to use their scales every week but nothing beats the humilation of...

Hi Paula. Hope you are having good day. I have been promising myself the free soup for months, might hust try it this week seen as I've really got my ww head on this week. 29lbs is great effort - well done, keep it up.

Well day one over, and i managed to save 5 points. Won't do that everyday I know but it will get me off to a good start. Still feeling good and very positive. Even went for a walk yesterday lunchtime. I'm at a Christening on Satuday but not too worried, I tend not to eat when lots of people...

Well done on your weight loss and sorry to hear about the hospital visit. I'm sure it will be OK, the doctor wouldn't have said he was optomistic if he wasn't pretty sure everything was fine. I'll be thinking of you between now and next wednesday and sending my love (how bizarre that this site...

Don't worry Nails. Keep at it. I think you are probably right to stick to WW scales. I get weighed Monday night but never report in until I come to work on Tuesday. You are doing really well and I've been really impressed by your attitude so don't let yesterday's little hiccup put you off.