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  1. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Heys, the trees are down and BT are coming on thursday so hopefully I'll be back online and back on track with SW. My doctors are crap Izzy, would only give me an emergency appointment if I was having suicidal thoughts and I'm not that bad :( They've made me an apt with a doctor I don't know...
  2. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Heys, still out of action at home - very frustrating! Got trees grown up into the phoneline so having to get those chopped down before the line can get fixed, tsch. I'm working at my mum's today and tom'ow so will try and catch up with you all. I've not much to post about myself really. My head...
  3. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Checking in - my home phoneline/internet is messed up atm so no connection all weekend and don't know when it'll get fixed so will just be popping in here and there when I'm working or can get at free wifi on m'phone. Really bad time for it to happen as I've slipped down into the glums, pretty...
  4. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    I know it's not a big deal really but I've got the exercise bug now and can't help the urge to make myself feel guilty if I miss a session. But it was fair enough, with such a busy day yesterday I just didn't have time to fit them in. It's tidy enough though - I'll finish this challenge on 1...
  5. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    Woot to completing Week 6! You're Terminator Izzy now, nothing's gonna stop you except a pool of molten lava :D Re: The Purpose of the Spoon.... urgh lol Your cake looks good, much better than the thing that came out of my oven last time I attempted a scanbran cake :confused: I wouldn't think...
  6. LoChan1984

    Ellbee's Take Two

    Thanks for the recipe info - I'm looking forward to trying them and experimenting with different ingredients - they'll be great for me to take as a packed lunch for work too. With those and your pitta recipe I'm set for next week I reckon :D
  7. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Pumpkin Lasagne - makes 3 generous servings at 2 syns + hexa each 1 can pumpkin puree (I used Libbys 425g) 1 cup/250ml vegetable stock 1/2 tsp olive oil (1 syn) 1/2 medium white onion, finely chopped 1 tsp garlic puree or 2-3 cloves crushed 1 tbsp dark brown sugar (3 syns) 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/8...
  8. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Food diary catch-ups... I'm not bothering with wednesday as I didn't have any new foods so no pics plus I went overboard. They had these new pretzel rolls at tesco that day, I bought 2 and scoffed them both and I reckon those two were about 28 syns on their own so we'll draw a discreet curtain...
  9. LoChan1984

    From Hippo to Gazelle!

    Oh dear the hot and sour soup has egg in it lol It's how they get those strands that go through the takeaway version but if you're adding noodles and stuff you can probably leave it out. I posted it ages ago on the recipe thread here...
  10. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Thanks Ellbee - and the pumpkin lasagne recipe is coming up, it turned out lovely :D Thanks hun, I've just got to keep it up now lol The support on here really helps me though - I just have to show my face regularly to benefit from it :D
  11. LoChan1984

    Newbie around here :)

    *waves* I got your friend request so it seems polite to say hello and all :p I mix up my days between EE/Green/Red quite frequently and I like having a lot of variety so I have plenty of meal ideas on my diary if you want to have a nosy on there. Have a potter about in the SW recipe threads and...
  12. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Thanks Izzy, I'm trying to be on plan today but there's a few question mark foods I bought from the co-op that aren't listed for SW but I would think should be free. I bought some Natto which is fermented soy beans and some tempeh which is like tofu but it uses the whole soybean - so since all...
  13. LoChan1984

    Ellbee's Take Two

    I might give quiches with quark a go for this weekend - I remember not liking them with cottage cheese 'cause of the lumpy consistency but quark might be okay :)
  14. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    What the HELL is the spoon for?! :eek: Hope the blood test goes well and they don't stick you with too many holes. Good that everything's being looked at properly xx
  15. LoChan1984

    Ellbee's Take Two

    Yay to your loss! And aww those quiches are really cute, do they taste as good as they look? Mmn as long as you don't give yourself too hard a time with food strictness it's cool, whatever works best for you :) Did you have your hexa of cheese with the quiches at least? I'm a worrier lol xx
  16. LoChan1984

    From Hippo to Gazelle!

    I think Blackpool is probably the nearest... but it's not a very nice beach plus I don't drive :rolleyes: My parents and grandparents each have either a house or a caravan in various parts of North Wales though so we tend to go stay with them a few times a year to get a bit of seaside time...
  17. LoChan1984

    June challenge - i like to move it move it

    Do not copy and paste prior to this 21/6/13 angelajane 7lbs (1lbs lost 6lbs to go) Beck70 6lbs (9.5lbs lost 0lbs to go) Becky7777 5lbs (5.5lost / 1lbs to go) Ceebeee 5lbs (2lbs lost 3lbs to go) chelley d 5lbs (1lb lost 4lbs to go) cherryheart 5lbs (5lbs lost 0lbs to go) done! Claire...
  18. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    At the high school open evening last night they told us we should send them in even if they feel sick/headachey/snotty. Basically I can only keep him home if a leg is fallen off or he's got the plague. It's tough being a teenager nowadays, you can tell her she's got all that to looked forward to...
  19. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    1.5 stone shiny and over 5% loss - ACHIEVED! :D 3lb loss this week, I'm somewhat gobsmacked actually considering all the mishaps and 'loose' days :o I'll have to be careful it's not one of those 'catches up with you the week after' things I guess but for now I can enjoy the new signature bling...
  20. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Well today is only very loosely SW friendly as I've been out and about with exercise class and shopping today and I've to go to my son's high school open evening tonight between 6-8 so not much time to cook :sigh: Having a 'green' day with quite a few convenience foods but I've bought them from...
  21. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    It seems Minimins classes having outside P interest....s (?) is as bad as a good b00ger :giggle: Hope the cookies turn out nice xxx
  22. LoChan1984

    From Hippo to Gazelle!

    It's turned nice again weatherwise in Manc too, no beach to tottle off to after the day's work though. Oh how I envy you :D I'll get back to you on the chicken soup recipe as I tend to just have a browse on the internet and mix and match ingredients to suit myself. I might even make it an...
  23. LoChan1984

    Ellbee's Take Two

    Hmmn can't help frowning at Apple and Melon for breakfast and lunch hun :( Don't be overly strict with yourself even after a high syn day, it's not very good for you. Good luck for tomorrow, whatever happens it's only one week so try not to worry xxxx
  24. LoChan1984

    Going it alone....

    Buy one at a time then? lol Whatever works best for you :) I'm lucky 'cause I really don't like the stuff my son likes to eat - pringles, jaffa cakes, custard creams etc. At the moment it's the other way around, I bought myself some milkybar buttons to melt for chocolate strawberries and my...
  25. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    I do quite fancy trying the kettleworx program as it supposed to be really good. My problem is more worrying I'll let go of the bell and fling it into the tv :giggle: Every little helps lol Been a very good day thanks Izzy, day off exercise and got loads of Early Years paperwork done so I'm...
  26. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    Mheh to the 1lb gain, as you say keep going and don't fret over it - keep up your running and chug plenty of water and it'll be well away by next week :) Poor Little Ninja, why do they scare us all the time with these scary things? And it'll get scarier when he's fully crawling about huh :(...
  27. LoChan1984

    MancBird Reloaded - The Road to Target

    That's a fab loss! Glad the scales behaved themselves for you this week even with your afternoon teas and whatnot :D
  28. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    Actually my Sky did stop working because the big conifer in front of our house grew so tall it was getting in the way of the signal positioning - solution: they stuck the dish on the back of the house instead lol So the tree thing probably was true but your engineer couldn't be bothered using...
  29. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Doesn't sound like an excuse to me, perfectly reasonable not to spread your exercise commitments out too thinly, especially with your little man keeping you on your toes and back to workness coming up for you soon :)
  30. LoChan1984

    Going it alone....

    Ooh that's a fab loss, maybe the scales felt guilty for being ar$ey with you last week :) Well done on putting the chocolate back and huzzah for going home to eat healthy things instead! Still you can always have some curly wurlys in just in case - stick them in the freezer and they'll last...
  31. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    My stash is bigger than yours, takes up more than one big shelf in a double cupboard lol That's a bit freaky, do they use broomsticks now? lol They lurk around my way a lot too along with the mormons, spiritualists and hare krishnas...I keep waiting to see them all fighting on someone's...
  32. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    It's been really hard but I want to see the squat challenge through to the end - my legs have been starting to give way now the daily count is way over 100 :rolleyes: Trying to break it down into smaller sets and do stretches inbetween and it seemed to make it a little easier today. I'm thinking...
  33. LoChan1984

    Ellbee's Take Two

    Hello chuck, I've come to swipe that lovely pitta bread recipe of yours muwahaha :D I'm another one who ran away from minis for a good 18 months before coming back as a regular - I missed it a lot during my absence, putting up food diaries on here really helps me keep on track. Plus I get to...
  34. LoChan1984

    MancBird Reloaded - The Road to Target

    Oooh hope you've had a fab time at the concert! You're such a busy bee, I hardly ever go anywhere lol Are you gonna go see the Spike Island film? xx
  35. LoChan1984

    From Hippo to Gazelle!

    Looking forward to hearing about your cooking adventures :D Must make some more soup myself this week on a day off, I really enjoyed the borscht the other day. Might try a jewish-style chicken soup next, don't know about the matzo balls though synwise... Make sure you have your healthy A...
  36. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Sunday's Lunch Food diary for Monday (Day 45 RED) - Day 17 squat challenge completed = 150 squats B: Hot chocolate (1/2 hexa & 2 syns), strawberries and yogurt, bacon sandwich with ketchup (hexb & 1 syn) L: Steak and cheese salad bowl with ranch dressing (hexa & 3 syns). D: Jerk pepperpot...
  37. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    I can go a bit split personality sometimes though - the moody binger Lo has a lot to learn from positive adventurous cook Lo :D Oooh muffins! I'm keeping my eye out for any low-syn sweet muffin recipes - would yours work on SW? x I'm definitely in the Wonky Club too, we're a colourful bunch...
  38. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Heys, been feeling rough the past couple of days. First * week in a year 'cause of implanon and the hormone surge is making me nauseous and sore :( Had a binge on sunday despite the sick feeling so that was silly... Back on track since yesterday but still feeling wobbly. Will come do proper...
  39. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    It's getting difficult keeping up with your diary if I go awol for a day or two lol Congrats on the bronze award hun - silver here you come with your jogging and late night swinging :D Hope the tummy trouble settles soon, shame it had to happen on your night out :( Funny I've not had any quark...
  40. LoChan1984

    Lanarkwitch and SW The Epic Saga Continues

    I was tiddly after one and a half beers on friday night :p Were you on the firewater? x
  41. LoChan1984

    Going it alone....

    A swimming pool of gin, yay! That would knock you out for the night lol Your couscous sounds really tasty :drool: Hope you're enjoying the work-free weekend :D xx
  42. LoChan1984

    From Hippo to Gazelle!

    I really know what you mean about putting pressure on yourself - I've 'snapped' lots of times because of doing that :( Hopefully the class might do you some good with the extra support and accountability. Don't worry too much about the June challenge - there will be one in July too so get...
  43. LoChan1984

    MancBird Reloaded - The Road to Target

    I forgot to buy chicken for KFC Sunday, d'oh! Hope you're having a good weekend and haven't drowned in your G&Ts lol xxx
  44. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Oh I went a bit mental offplan on Friday :o With the two lots of coffeeshop visits, yasai katsu curry and ebi katsu at wagamama then at home spent about four hours on singstar drinking beer and eating cake and revels... had a great time but can't help thinking it'll be a miracle if I pull off...
  45. LoChan1984

    New to slimming world, loads to loose, want to get healthy,

    Hope you're looking after yourself hun xxx
  46. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    We're tech geeks so we have nearly every kind of console lol got rockband/singstar on ps3 and they're great fun, plus I'm sure calories get burned with all the standing up to sing and do rock poses :) xbox 360 we use for story games. Not going to buy the xbone though, waste of money and no...
  47. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    I had to police the barrier between the living room and playroom, the kids kept tring to breach the defences lol Have escaped now, the childfree weekend starts here. First stop Noodle Town, then movie then an evening of squats, Rockband and who knows what else ;) :D
  48. LoChan1984

    June challenge - i like to move it move it

    Aww bless lol x
  49. LoChan1984

    June challenge - i like to move it move it

    angelajane 7lbs (4lbs lost 3lbs to go) Beck70 6lbs (7lbs lost 0lbs to go) Becky7777 5lbs ( 3.5 lost / 3 lbs to go) Ceebeee 5lbs (2lbs lost 3lbs to go) chelley d 5lbs (1lb lost 4lbs to go) cherryheart 5lbs (5lbs lost 0lbs to go) done! Claire L 6lbs (0.5lbs lost 5.5lbs to go) Constantlydizzy 6lbs...
  50. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    It was the Choose to Change weight loss people who asked for me to have a blood test - a slimming group ran by vampires! I've lost 2.5lbs again this week, very pleased with that since it's nice and consistent. Down into the 25s plus 2lb away from my next shiny :D Have started the flexisyn day...
  51. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    You're lucky to live in a place where you can feel safe going out to run at night :) I never go out round here in the dark, not safe at all :( Hope you're having a good evening hun x
  52. LoChan1984

    MancBird Reloaded - The Road to Target

    Aw don't do secret recipe swapping, post them up for all to see, homemade pittas sound scrumptious :D I'll give the KFC on sunday I reckon, looking forward to it now :drool:
  53. LoChan1984

    Going it alone....

    Your scales are barmy lol Get them replaced as soon as poss or go weigh yourself in a boots or something. Maybe you could try camomile tea to help calm you down in the evenings? The twinings camomile and honey/camomile and maple are really nice :)
  54. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Food diary for Thursday (EE Day 42) B: Weetabix (hexb), hazelnut milk (2 syns), apple. L: Steak & cheese salad bowl (hexa & 1 syn) and ranch dressing (2 syns). D: Tesco bbq salmon grills, couscous & salad (1.5 syns), extra light mayo (1 syn). S: Rocky road (10 syns) & hot chocolate (2...
  55. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    Emoticon fireworks! lol You're a star, from 60 seconds to 20 mins in 5 weeks is amazing! Glad sports day went well :) And a late night swinging in the park huh? I'd say it's always the quiet ones but I don't think this applies to you :giggle:x
  56. LoChan1984

    Going it alone....

    Get that water down you missus lol How's the shiftwork going? x
  57. LoChan1984

    MancBird Reloaded - The Road to Target

    I've not tried the SW KFC yet, is it any good? Don't know who Josie Gibson is, I know who JM is though, I'm not a complete hermit lol That 3lbs will soon get shifted so don't worry about it :)
  58. LoChan1984

    From Hippo to Gazelle!

    So what happened to the turkey? Food cliffhanger! Hope you're having a good week chuck xx
  59. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    D'oh! I forgot to post the precious food pics, that won't do at all will it :eek:
  60. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Food diary for Tuesday (EE Day 40) Day 11 Squat challenge completed = 110 squats B: Mango, melon & pineapple slices, danio passionfruit yogurt (1.5 syns). L: Leftover cod & aloo gobi with subway side salad & sweet onion sauce (2 syns). D: Spaghetti Bolognese (1 syn) with parmesan cheese (2...
  61. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Hiya hun, nice to 'see' you here :) I probably have a bit too much variety in that it costs quite a bit each week but for the moment I can afford it so I indulge in trying new things quite often. Oh and I made the borscht - same recipe I gave you but I added 3 tbsp of fresh chopped dill and...
  62. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    It's the 'just as long as they're going down' bit I worry about lol But of course it's up to you where scales are concerned :) You're made of sterner stuff than me, I can't be bothered on rainy days. Which isn't good where I live lol Got squats to do today though so I'll get some activity in :D
  63. LoChan1984

    MancBird Reloaded - The Road to Target

    Hm you know what might help if you feel wobbly again - try some new slimmimg world recipes. Just in case a bit of boredom is playing a part in the wobbles, having lots of variety could make you less vulnerable to syn-binges? Anywho, today's food looks good, might be having the same tea myself :D
  64. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    Get your hubby to hide them and both stick to weighing once a week? If he thinks it's a lot of faffing about explain that the hopping on and off is making you a bit anxious? It's turned cloudy and wet down in Manchester, hope you've still got the sun in Scotland for the sports day and your...
  65. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Mn I didn't have any strawberries in but I'm definitely going to try those, maybe with milkybar too :D On my way to work now, mini NSV - seatbealts in the back of taxis are getting a lot easier to get into the clip, I'm shrinking yay!
  66. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Food diary for Monday (EE Day 39) B: Leftover cherry cinnamon rice pudding (3.5 syns) with banana. L: Subway roast beef sandwich (hexb + 6.5 syns) & fruit bag. D: Pan 'fried' cod, aloo gobi, salad, lime pickle (1.5 syns), mango chutney (1.5 syns). S: Chocolate dipped raspberries (used a...
  67. LoChan1984

    Going it alone....

    I'm glad you've turned the frustration into determination instead of caving in to the chocolate monster :) I was proper gutted ('scuse the commoner speech !) for you this morning :( Definitely up the water then to help with those ankles. I take some herbal water retention tablets from holland...
  68. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    My hips go clickety clack when I have to do knee ups in circuit class so some bits of me are worse than others lol
  69. LoChan1984

    MancBird Reloaded - The Road to Target

    I agree with weekly syns being a good idea overall, especially for weeks where you have planned meals out and you don't want to go the flexisyn route :) I would say though if you've had a REALLY bad day which leaves you having to cut back to a point where it leaves you struggling for the rest...
  70. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    Stop the sneaky scale peeking and you won't feel so wobbly headed. You may have a way to go yet until target but you're 1st 7lbs closer to it than you were before so focus on that achievement instead :) I don't like parsnips unless they're aunt bessie's honey roasted ones but I guess they're...
  71. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    My right knee did twinge a little bit today with doing the squats after the circuit class - was careful though and did the squats in sets, don't need dodgy knees aswell as dodgy heels :rolleyes:
  72. LoChan1984

    Going it alone....

    Aww crap you definitely didn't deserve 6lb on this week :( I don't know what to say about the syns, I hope it wasn't down to that since I suggested you try using more :( Definitely try writing everything down this week - I track things in the notepad on my phone during the day then write stuff...
  73. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    I don't notice people's heights stats much but you and Lynne are very tiny little women :eek: Well done on the running Izzy, you're becoming a machine! A very tiny but very fierce running machine :p P.S Hope little one got on alright with your childminder - is he having a few settling sessions...
  74. LoChan1984

    MancBird Reloaded - The Road to Target

    Hmn the thing I would suggest is don't treat going off plan as having 'messed up' - if you're feeling down and guilty about it this could trigger a 'f-it' moment and you'll end up eating more :( Yeah your weekend didn't go to plan but it happens to everyone at some stage, you're back on it 100%...
  75. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Being sensible and having some fish today but playing it safe with a cod fillet, no eyes or tails or bones to deal with :) Properly shattered after circuit class, an hour or so of walking plus 105 squats for the challenge and it's still around 25C in Manchester... feel like I'm melting away lol
  76. LoChan1984

    From Hippo to Gazelle!

    Stick some fruit on your weetaix for the superfree ;) Hope the headache has cleared off, sounds nasty :( Must be lovely popping off to the beach at weekends when you fancy it :) xx
  77. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    I can count on you for the thrifty tips ;) lol
  78. LoChan1984

    Going it alone....

    P.S Hope the first day of your placement goes well x
  79. LoChan1984

    Going it alone....

    I looked the sausages up for you - chilled ones 1.5 syns each, frozen are 2 syns each :( Apparently the free ones should be frozen, I keep looking out for them, I've seen ones with red onion in the picture but not in the food name so I'm having to not bother. Though there's supposed to be syn...
  80. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    Biscuits are so evil synwise plus I can't just have one so it's safer not to bother - I'd rather have the chocolate since that seems like more of a treat :) My son's good in the mornings too for sorting himself out, but he also keeps staying up later and later - sometimes later than me, 13 has...
  81. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    The multipack soleros are only 90cals = 4.5 syns each :) I keep meaning to buy some lolly molds, got loads of SW mags with recipes to try. It might be a good excuse to visit Lakeland soon. I do need to buy a potato ricer too so it would be a very necessary spree, honest :D
  82. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Food diary for Sunday (EE Day 38) B: Cream of wheat cinnamon pancakes (8.5 syns), 1 tbsp honey (2.5 syns), banana. L: Brown sugar & mustard pork steaks (1 syn), roasted sweet potato & butternu squash, mixed sf veg, 1 tbsp cranberry sauce (1 syn). D: Bowl of feta & couscous salad (getting a...
  83. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Ah that does sound rough and quite a bit of culture shock to deal with :( Hope you/your D/H is getting a decent wage to make it worthwhile (presuming work is the reason you're over there) x I wanted a Solero but they must have died on the way home from the shops 'cause they were a gloopy...
  84. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    I'm really pleased with my results so far, I went to WW last year and it took me at least twice as long to lose that much! More whole foods and cooking from scratch really does make a difference :) Hmn is booze illegal there or just really frowned upon? I thought it might be in the UAE, don't...
  85. LoChan1984

    From Hippo to Gazelle!

    Lol sweet potato you treat the same as the regular kind. Butternut squash - easiest thing to do is look up a how-to guide on the internet, or in some shops they sell the stuff ready peeled, cored and chopped up if you want to be lazy, I do when I can find it :) 3lb this week would mean your 1/2...
  86. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    Good Little Ninja :) Sounds like you had a fairly sensible day out yesterday for being away from home with two little'uns to sort out too x
  87. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Food diary for Saturday (EE Day 37) B: Pumpernickel (hexb + 3 syns), peanut butter (6 syns), banana, yogurt. L: Grilled chicken 'nokatsu' curry, sw chips, tomato & onion salad. Pineapple. D: Chicken breast with feta couscous & salad. S: Strawberry cornetto (8 syns).
  88. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Yeah it's a SW recipe hun Chicken katsu curry - Recipes - Slimming World Well worth a go :) Thanks Jackie :) It's daft but I still feel like I'm doing something illegal when I buy booze lol
  89. LoChan1984

    From Hippo to Gazelle!

    Where's home? Don't worry 11 weeks is a lot of time to play with and whatever happens they'll be happy to see you :) I think red days for me usually consist of big salads for lunch (I get subway salad bowls with double meat and sometimes the hexa of cheese) and for evening meals I'll have EE...
  90. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Food diary for Friday (EE Day 36) B: Bacon, scrambled egg, mushrooms, tomatoes with balsamic vinegar, baked beans, 1 piece whm toast (1/2 hexb). L: Chicken Katsu Curry (5 syns), sticky rice, salad. Orange, Mango & Cinnamon Iced Tea (mmm). Pineapple. D: Beetroot & feta couscous salad (hexa &...
  91. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Thanks Alison :) The cornflakes worked really well though I mixed it with a little bit of breadcrumbs 'cause I didn't have quite enough cereal, will be stocking up on some for the future though!
  92. LoChan1984

    From Hippo to Gazelle!

    Nothing wrong with having a lazy day once in a while, it's good for your mind ;) I won't slap you for the wine either lol These things happen, let's see how you get on at WI first :) I had some beetroot in a feta and couscous salad for supper last night, really enjoyed it :D For borscht I...
  93. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    He'd left his wallet at home and was gasping for one after work so I took pity on him lol You could always be awkward in future and take your own herbal teabags, I do it all the time and get funny looks from the family but I tell them I prefer it to normal tea (which I do most of the time) :)...
  94. LoChan1984

    June challenge - i like to move it move it

    angelajane 7lbs (1lbs lost 6lbs to go) Beck70 6lbs (5lbs lost 1lbs to go) Becky7777 5lbs (1.5 gain / 0lbs lost / 6.5lbs to go) Ceebeee 5lbs (0lbs lost 5lbs to go) chelley d 5lbs (1lb lost 4lbs to go) cherryheart 5lbs (2lbs lost 3lbs to go) Claire L 6lbs (0.5lbs lost 5.5lbs to go)...
  95. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Thanks Izzy, I really hope I see that 25st something next week I'd be so happy :) I need to stop peeking at the scales all week though, might get O/H to hide them for me! Thank'ee hun, I vont to be a fat-burning machine lol The sauce is on the go now, smells good :) I've gone and made the...
  96. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    Are the midges out to bite you in this heat? I'm not used to these blue skies either, keep thinking I'll break out in Dave's Syndrome if it gets much hotter (random obscure TV reference there lol). I went to the shops too for Chocolate Friday, had a magnum :D Then my dad phoned me up and asked...
  97. LoChan1984

    June challenge - i like to move it move it

    I've updated the list for Beck70 and NannyDoreen aswell as myself :D angelajane 7lbs (1lbs lost 6lbs to go) Beck70 6lbs (5lbs lost 1lbs to go) Becky7777 5lbs (1.5 gain / 0lbs lost / 6.5lbs to go) Ceebeee 5lbs (0lbs lost 5lbs to go) chelley d 5lbs (1lb lost 4lbs to go) cherryheart 5lbs (2lbs...
  98. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    I went to bed for half nine too, we're both lightweights lol Hope the family day goes well tom'ow, I know it can be stressful trying to stay on plan when you're not the one in control of the kitchen. Saving your 'syn cushion' for then seems a sensible plan :) I'm bad I would not wait until...
  99. LoChan1984

    New to slimming world, loads to loose, want to get healthy,

    I reckon it's a good idea to skip WI today - give yourself a week's breathing space and do the best you can foodwise :) Other things really will get better when you've got on top of the MH issues - your first week's brilliant result and all the lovely positive posts you did that week are proof...
  100. LoChan1984

    From Hippo to Gazelle!

    Ooh I love Joe Browns and have quite a few things from them gathering dust in the wardrobe waiting for me to shrink down into them lol You've given me a beetroot craving now, spose it's healthier than chocolate or booze! Shall have to nab some later methinks, I love both the pickled kind and...
  101. LoChan1984

    MancBird Reloaded - The Road to Target

    Did you have a nice enough time to make the hangover worth while? :) xxx
  102. LoChan1984

    Going it alone....

    Sounds like you're properly kitted out for lunches then and the sushi is probably a good Plan B. Subway is another good option if there's one near where you'll be working - they know me so well now in the one I go to they always go mad and stuff my salad bowls with tonnes of veggies. It was a...
  103. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    2.5lbs off for me this week - considering I was on for a 1lb gain yesterday I am absolutely thrilled with that :D I think the things that did it was upping the water intake, eating my tea a lot earlier than I have been (around 6.30 instead of 9pm+) and getting caught up with my sleep - must...
  104. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    I'm doing it from home currently as finding a group I can get to is proving tricky plus sometimes if I'm feeling low pr my anxiety is playing up a group setting isn't good for me :( I've got some Salter digital scales and they seem to be fairly accurate. I think they've been a bit dodgy this...
  105. LoChan1984

    Going it alone....

    I think the uniform is just for being on the wards, especially the dementia units just so the patients can easily identify the staff. For a lot of it though they are just meant to be smart casual as it keeps things between nurses and patients more 'equal' I think? Also people don't like home...
  106. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Food diary for Thursday (EE Day 35) B: Cherries, cherry danio yog (2.5), hifi bar (hexb). L: Subway chicken teriyaki (3 syns), salad & merchant gourmet harissa couscous (4 syns). D: Doner burger, potato wedges, roasted mediterranean veg. S: Apple & elderflower ice lolly (3.5 syns), cheese...
  107. LoChan1984

    Lanarkwitch and SW The Epic Saga Continues

    I might have a look on ebay for the flavoured coffeemates from usa - did you get yours from there? Lol at the pink low fat 'lady' food. It's cute and demeaning all in one :rolleyes:
  108. LoChan1984

    MancBird Reloaded - The Road to Target

    Oh my, that sounds well dodgy :giggle:
  109. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    I've not tried the Aldi bars, will have a look for them next time I shop there :) Better value than alpen lights I presume? Glad that your O/H is geared up to support you with the running/exercise. Keeping it secret for a month is pretty good going and yay no more sneaky running in the evenings...
  110. LoChan1984

    Going it alone....

    He's at Salford Uni, I think the first years on his course have been split into two groups and he's in group B. According to him Group B is full of slackers lol Everyone leaves their coursework until the last minute and lecturers keep sending them home hours early. I suppose the main part of the...
  111. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Been randomly reading up on the 8 hour diet a little bit today so I'm going to go to bed early tonight and planning a lie-in too if possible as a last ditch attempt of getting a loss this week lol My own fault for peeking so often this week but if I do get a gain it will be difficult to not be...
  112. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    They are really comfy and quite cool too which is good. It's been around 26C in Manc for the past three days with a mediterranean blue sky today, tis most peculiar! lol Oh my! I hope it was a short bus ride, I don't think I would have lived that down :eek: I'm a size 30/32 atm on the bottom...
  113. LoChan1984

    New to slimming world, loads to loose, want to get healthy,

    Prioritise y'mental health first chick and get back on plan 100% when you're feeling more stable *hugs* xxxx
  114. LoChan1984

    June challenge - i like to move it move it

    I really struggle to drink water aswell and with scales peeks my number isn't looking good either for WI :sigh: Maybe we should do a water challenge to - aim for a min of 1.5 litres a day? :) I've bought those but they're sitting in the cupboard unused so far lol They probably count towards...
  115. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Food diary for Wednesday (Day 34 GREEN) B: Hifi bar (hexb), banana, danio strawberry yog (1 syn). Costa medio skinny gingerbread latte (hexa & 3.5 syns). L: Quorn keema (0.5 syn), jacket potato, lime pickle (1.5 syn) and salad. D: Quorn quarter pounder (1 syn), skinny potato skins (1 syn)...
  116. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Shopping stuff - first bought some matryoshka russian doll pyjamas, really bright and cute: Then got this top - size 22/24, a little clingy but should fit nicely in a few weeks: It's perfect for me: it's black, I am an actual 'geek' and I do wear purple/pink glasses :D Got some black...
  117. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    I am indeed hardcore - champion squatter and food fluffer extraordinare! :8855: I think that's it you know, I still feel like a teenager and with lots of things happening in the last couple of years it seems like I'm supposed to 'grow up' now and I don't like the idea of that lol Ooh, you're...
  118. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    It must be ninja magic! :8855:
  119. LoChan1984

    From Hippo to Gazelle!

    I think I can see where you're coming from :giggle: I know what you mean, I got to supermarket size once and it was great - to feel 'normal' and the clothes were half the price of Evans stuff. Probably 'cause the smaller clothes use half the material lol
  120. LoChan1984

    MancBird Reloaded - The Road to Target

    I've got that book too, I love the bacon breakfast. I always add balsamic vinegar to my tomatoes with cooked brekkies now :D I suppose if you have to let him take the reins on cooking the evening meals it's best as you say to keep an eye on your portions and use your syns wisely :) Ooh that's...
  121. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    I like crumbling lotus caramelised biscuits (2 syns each) into quark = lazy cheesecake. You could also try 'Eton Mess', mix your quark with sweetener and white choc options and layer in a glass with strawberries and crumbled meringue, omnomnom... Welcome to a world of new possibilities! :D
  122. LoChan1984

    Going it alone....

    I want to poke you to make you twitch more, I'm evil lol Hope the stint on the wards goes well. My brother is just finishing his first placement - he got thrown in the deep-end getting put on the crisis team :eek: He seems to be managing well though, he's doing a ward placement over the summer...
  123. LoChan1984

    Lanarkwitch and SW The Epic Saga Continues

    That's fair enough then if you can manage the daily WIs sensibly :) I'm one of the latter types you mention lol It looks like I'm on for a STS on friday, I've not overeating but it has put a dark cloud over me, though it is fairly small one :rolleyes: Your chocolate coffees sound nice and...
  124. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    I've been shopping again today, first on ebay and then in a few shops around town and I may have gone a little overboard :o Will post pics of the things I bought in Manc a little later, need to go hide the receipts in my knicker draw to keep the O/H in blissful ignorance, so shhhhhh lol Day 5...
  125. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    I know I'm daft but I really am fretting over turning 30 next year lol I suppose having my son start high school in September and finding my first grey hair a couple of months ago has added to the irrational fear :o With a bit of luck though I'll be closer to 15st than 25st for the 'big'...
  126. LoChan1984

    Lanarkwitch and SW The Epic Saga Continues

    I hated the 1/2 syn roulade and as you say the calories from the 'free' food do add up. I'd rather spend the 1/2 syn on sugarfree jelly instead for only 10 cals and indulge in a proper brownie now and again and really enjoy it :) *tuts* you're still scale-hopping, naughty girl lol xx
  127. LoChan1984

    Sick of carrying 2 hitchikers, Part 2....1 down 1 to go !!!!!!!

    Yay Lily news! Glad you're doing well and not dead (what are you like lol) :bighug: Hope it was an enjoyable stumble on your Birthday ;):D xxx
  128. LoChan1984

    Going it alone....

    No food guilt! It doesn't do you any favours so I forbid it :whoopass::D I've done the same thing with pink and whites, they're a bit moreish aint they... Hm, I'm pondering if you could freeze them - they'd be out of sight then at the very least. Who knows, they might be really good frozen or...
  129. LoChan1984

    Lolly's losing weight!

    Glad you had a fab weekend :D Don't spend to long being annoyed with yourself, as you say just crack on with it and you'll catch up with the gain in no time xx
  130. LoChan1984

    From Hippo to Gazelle!

    You could try a Ryvita week, why not indeed lol I know what you mean about salmon being so darn tasty but expensive, naughty fish lol If you like them mackeral and sardines are probably cheaper and are oily fish too. I like them but have to get someone else to fillet them for me, I'm scared of...
  131. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    You will get there :) Get stuck into minimins - there's lots of great support here to help you on your way xx
  132. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    I don't reckon you're 'cheating', it's important to acknowledge how far you've come overall not just from the start of SW. Good for you :) I was going to say you could have left it at one painted nail, very punk! I used to have black nails with one painted another colour quite often as a...
  133. LoChan1984

    MancBird Reloaded - The Road to Target

    Kitkats omnomnon :17729: Have a browse on minis for some sw versions of his favourite meals? The chicken katsu curry recipe going around seems to be really popular (it's on my to do list), indian tomato-based curries are a good option too and you can make some amazing potato skins using...
  134. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Hello and welcome! I shall come visit your diary tom'ow to say hello properly :D Off to bed now, night folks xx
  135. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    P.S Re Extreme Makeover - the trainer Chris Powell is a nice bit of eye candy too :giggle:
  136. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    I've had a good cry this evening watching some shows on youtube, in particular an Extreme Makeover weight loss episode about a man called Tony. He had an amazing story and it really moved me :cry::o It's inspired me even more that this is a journey I really want to see through to the end this...
  137. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Poorly baby did go home early and is having a day off with her mum tom'ow to be on the safe side :) My mum's been childminding for 24 years and I've worked as a casual assistant since I was 16 (nearly 13 years :o) and we have had some lovely families like yours - in a couple of cases we've had...
  138. LoChan1984

    Lanarkwitch and SW The Epic Saga Continues

    How cute is that emoticon? Bless lol xxx
  139. LoChan1984

    Going it alone....

    It seemed like an I can't believe it's not butter thing, well I guess it is butter in this case lol Still 1 syn each more or less is pretty decent :) You are lucky, a cooking man with skillz! Mine doesn't cook, doesn't wash up and doesn't eat anything interesting lol But he's better with the...
  140. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    Be careful, if your O/H comes home to find you looking shifty and sweaty he might think you're having it off with the postman lol I've got some chinese 5 spice in, I normally do pork chops with honey and mustard but this recipe should make a tasty change, thanks for sharing :) Counting syns...
  141. LoChan1984

    Going it alone....

    What pretzels did you have? They sound like a bargain synwise! I know what you mean about feeling too busy in the morning for brekkie - get it down you when you can though. The massive lunch sounds more satisfying than the pastries and better for you too :) You could always syn a bit of white...
  142. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    I got paid my wages I was owed for last week so of course that meant I could enjoy the minisplurge at tesco guiltfree :D This is the top I bought: I'm really getting a thing for red and this caught my eye in amongst the sale items - only £7! It's a size 20 and I can't get it over my arms atm...
  143. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Me too lol It's nice to have the extra 'room' if I need it :) I'm always pointing this out to people too who don't use syns much, especially when they're just starting out. They do you good to use them and it's better have those to cut down on as you get closer to target rather than...
  144. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Wages are good enough for me :) When parents choose to pay me that is :rolleyes: I would like to be a Teaching Assistant in the future and classes nowadays are around 30 kids so I suppose 7 isn't so bad, or it's good training at least lol
  145. LoChan1984

    From Hippo to Gazelle!

    I struggled with the fish week but mostly 'cause I don't bother eating it very often, I don't like the way they look at you on the fish counter lol I didn't enjoy the speed soupscanbran weeks either but some people swear by the stuff so it's always worth a try x
  146. LoChan1984

    Lanarkwitch and SW The Epic Saga Continues

    Owwww that sounds bl00dy painful! I've done similar things (but not as bad) with micro'd stuff, they're deadly things despite the convenience :( Food looks good for today, I'm a massive weetabix fan :D Do you peek at the scales quite a lot? Not telling you off 'cause I'm guilty of it too...
  147. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    Good Little Ninja, letting you get on with your training :) Bet that achievement has put you in a great mood for the day, I'm looking forward to reading your progress through the weeks :D P.S What are the chinese pork steaks you're having for tea, are they from Joe's Sausages or a recipe? xx
  148. LoChan1984

    MancBird Reloaded - The Road to Target

    I'm a proper Manc, not far from where Remi used to live :D My grandparents and MIL live in Altrincham, I'm jealous of your Waitrose lol Good luck Ellbee, hope you enjoy your first week - happy eating :) That flexiday did you no harm then ;) You'll defo get that 1/2 stone shiny next week xxx
  149. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Drown them lol Nah, we ended up putting the big ones out in the garden to play with the water tryay/sandpit combo. Poor sickly one had to keep bathing her cause it was going all over the place, three changes of clothes. She kept wanting cuddles mid-throw up and I had to be like 'I can't I've...
  150. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    7 kids in total and it's boiling hot, guess that made them worse *sigh* Eh wells, on my way home now and it's a rest day on the squat challenge so can spend my eve going through those cookery books and catching up properly on minis. Had a mini spree in tesco and bought a to-slim-into tunic...
  151. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Urgh, day from hell at the childminding mill. Exorcist baby with neon orange projectile v, a 7 month old trying to walk/climb everywhere constantly falling over and three syblings fighting all day long over toys.
  152. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Food diary for Monday (Day 32 GREEN) B: Shreddies (hexb), almond milk (from hexa), banana. L: Quorn keema curry & tilda kids vegetable rice (3 syns). Mullerlight. D: Cheese and onion potato pie (hexa), baked beans, broccoli & cauliflower. S: Hifi bar (hexb), Zzapp lolly (5.5 syns), fruit...
  153. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    Woot to completing week 3! :worthy: Some people would say it's a silly secret. Me, I think it's rather sweet, surprises for O/Hs don't have to be all about material presents after all. I'm sure he'll be thrilled when he finds out how much you've done all on your own :) It's a good job you're...
  154. LoChan1984

    New to slimming world, loads to loose, want to get healthy,

    Night hun, hope you feel much better tom'ow xxxx
  155. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    I won't be doing much else for the next three days but it feels good to have made the effort and got plenty of exercise in while I had the time, instead of making excuses and hiding indoors all weekend like I usually do :) It was getting towards too hot really but I enjoyed a zzapp ice lolly...
  156. LoChan1984

    Going it alone....

    *shrugs* as I said before let's agree to differ and leave it at that. I don't think Ali's diary is the place for getting into an argument, there's no need for it.
  157. LoChan1984

    New to slimming world, loads to loose, want to get healthy,

    Aww no that sounds bad :( Get yourself well rested as you sound completely drained xxxxxxx P.S Thank heavens for pink 'n whites huh? :) Muwah xxx
  158. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    Oooh, secret running, do you do it hidden amongst the shadows, ninjastyle? It all sounds very exciting and mysterious lol Corn on the cob is free on EE/Green :) Katsu recipe is here if you want a nosey - Chicken katsu curry - Recipes - Slimming World Sounds like a lovely afternoon in the...
  159. LoChan1984

    MancBird Reloaded - The Road to Target

    Food looks good, I LOVE Patak's Lime Pickle lol I could of done with some of that with my own curry at lunchtime :D
  160. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    Thanks Izzy , just found it in manc's online library so I'll give that a borrow :D I've heard only good things about the katsu recipe, it's on my list to try later this week :)
  161. LoChan1984

    Lanarkwitch and SW The Epic Saga Continues

    Welcome to the sewer :8855:
  162. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    The God of Books is smiling on me today. Randomly went into a charity shop on the way home from picking up my son from school. Walked in thinking "It would be cool if I could find a Cook Yourself Thin/Gizzy Erskine book in here and lo and behold the very first book I looked at was indeed a CYT...
  163. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    It is lovely 'meeting' people on here who have done so well. It's nice reading about stories in the magazines too but they don't seem as 'real' somehow IYKWIM :) I can imagine up days being difficult to control - for me personally, with a history of EDs I think they'd trigger some really bad...
  164. LoChan1984

    Lanarkwitch and SW The Epic Saga Continues

    Tbh it -sounds- very naughty, if I didn't know what you mean... Where would my conclusion jump to... lol Hope you enjoy it :D
  165. LoChan1984

    June challenge - i like to move it move it

    I'm the opposite and find mid-week hard, I'm strange. Don't worry about it too much it's only one of many WI's to come. If you weigh at home could you consider changing your WI day to friday/saturday if weekends are a recurring problem? I find having the weekend at the start of my SW week helps...
  166. LoChan1984

    Going it alone....

    Mmn I fancy proper pizza, that's bad ain't it. 1lb gain is v. respectable considering the week you'vr had :) Hope you enjoyed the garden time, bit of peace for you xx
  167. LoChan1984

    Going it alone....

    I was writing another reply but I think it could be taken the wrong way so I'll just say I'm glad sw online works for you and we'll leave it that :D
  168. LoChan1984

    Lanarkwitch and SW The Epic Saga Continues

    Ooh wow, it must be hard to stick to plan out in Egypt, no quorn or mullerlights! :eek: Just been giggling away in your JUDDD diary at the top shelf ham thing, it's put some disturbing images in my head :8855: I get a bit lazy on green days so it's mostly something with chips for me :o But if...
  169. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    Hmmn interesting stuff re insulin resistance and possible link with PCOS. I think I've never thought about it before and usually dismiss my past dodgy cycles for my weight going constantly up or down plus I've always been on one type of hormone-based contraception or another. I've got another 18...
  170. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Heehee it might give me a big head though lol I'm not too bad with MDs usually so long as I have an alternative food planned. My weakness would be the milkshakes more than the food, mmmm milkshake :drool: Thanks - Sometimes my food gets a bit samey here and there but I do like trying out new...
  171. LoChan1984

    New to slimming world, loads to loose, want to get healthy,

    Hope you're feeling better today chick xxx:bighug:
  172. LoChan1984

    Our slimming world journey together!!

    Hope your hubby hasn't been smashing plates amidst the Gloom of Defeat :giggle: Are you going double or quits for the next WI? xx
  173. LoChan1984

    June challenge - i like to move it move it

    Good luck to those with WIs tomorrow! I've taken the challenge title to heart and have got started with the 30 day squat challenge and been out both yesterday and today for an hour of brisk walking each time. It's really got my enthusiam fired up so I'd like to say thanks to Texty for setting...
  174. LoChan1984

    Going it alone....

    /\ Hmmn, tbh I'm not getting much out of SW online other than the syn search/calculator and the hexa/b lists. You get just as much support/recipes/exercise etc out of minis for free, you just have to do a bit of looking around :) I won't be bothering to renew my subscription once the 3 months...
  175. LoChan1984

    From Hippo to Gazelle!

    Hiya, I'm a nosy parker popping in to subscribe :D Noticed you talking to Jules, we've all gone for 10lbs in the June challenge, we're all roughly the same height and we all have a similar amount of weight to lose so it made sense to me to stop by lol I'm fairly old hat when it comes to SW but...
  176. LoChan1984

    Going it alone....

    No worries, that's what mates are for innit? :D 'scuse the Manc lol Are your little'uns back to school tom'ow too or do yours get 2 weeks off? Look after yourself xxx
  177. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Food diary for Sunday (Day 31 RED) B: Bacon and egg butty (hexb), mullerlight & banana. L: Nando's chicken (2 syns) with subway salad (1.5 syns). D: Egg foo yung with leftover pulled pork & foo yung sauce (1 syn). Mini twister lolly (2.5 syns) S: Tarte aux pommes Magnum (OMG it's goooood...
  178. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Hmmn I've developed one or two varicose veins, though mine are purely down to being too heavy :sigh: Don't suppose there's any point taking mine to the docs until I've lost loads, they don't usually interfere with exercise but they can get pretty painful when lying down, bleddy things :rolleyes...
  179. LoChan1984

    Going it alone....

    :bighug: Being away from home with not much control over your food is tough let alone adding other stresses on top. Don't beat yourself up about it, it doesn't take away from your amazing first week loss and you know that if you put your mind to this you'll do brilliantly. Get your WI over...
  180. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    I'd love to try running one day but def not until I'm a lot lighter :rolleyes: You sound very organised lol Are you enjoying it? Glad you've got your two babies despite the PCOS :) I wonder if it's one of those things where doctors go 'oh no, everyone thinks they have that' and they just ignore...
  181. LoChan1984

    New to slimming world, loads to loose, want to get healthy,

    Awws *big hugs* anything it'll help to talk about? Complicated people are more interesting ;) xxx
  182. LoChan1984

    New to slimming world, loads to loose, want to get healthy,

    Sounds like a fab weekend overall :) You can have weight watchers wholemeal pittas as a hexb, I think they only sell them in big tescos though. But those and the white ones are only 5 syns each so up to you how you count it xx
  183. LoChan1984

    Izzyhew's dizzy start to diet......

    Popping in the subscribe :D Shame the mushy pea curry was no good, been meaning to try it again myself. I -think- I liked the taste before but the idea of it is somewhat offputting lol I've had the same probs with dodgy ovaries, though I use Implanon now and they've disappeared altogether...
  184. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Food diary for Saturday (Day 30 RED) B: Weetabix (hexb), almond milk (from hexa), banana. L: BBQ salmon fillets (5.5 syns), stir fry veg & spaghetti squash 'noodles' (1 syn) D: Tesco pulled pork shoulder, bns mash, grilled chicory (1 syn). Mullerlight. S: Melon, mango & pineapple slices...
  185. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Ooh that is a pretty song, I've got that one on singstar but it's pretty hard to sing lol I'm letting my inner mosher out to play this avvy with a bit of KoRn and Marilyn Manson :D And some Bloodhound Gang, Lonely Island and Black eyed peas for a weird mix hehe. My cat reckons it's a dog today...
  186. LoChan1984

    MancBird Reloaded - The Road to Target

    That's what flexidays are for, don't panic :) Did you have a nice time? xxx
  187. LoChan1984

    New to slimming world, loads to loose, want to get healthy,

    I was going to say lets glue ourselves onto the rails but then we'd get nowhere lol Did you have a nice time out with your friends yesterday? The sunny weather's gone a bit gloomy up here, has it travelled down to you for the BBQ? :) Oh and how was the chicken katsu? I'm going to leave it...
  188. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    WI result = 1lb this week. I sulked for a minute but it's my own fault for Biscuitgate plus eating tea at 10.30 at night yesterday :rolleyes: But got my 1st sticky for my sig so yay we're moving in the right direction. I've done my first day of squats (Day 1 = 50), did a warm up then 25 squats...
  189. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Food diary for Friday (Day 29 Green) B: Weetabix (hexb), milk (hexa), banana. Apple. L: Sticky bbq quorn fillets, chilli supernoodles, vegetables. D: Cheesy chilli potato wedges (hexa) with subway salad (1.5 syns dressing). Mullerlight. S: Pumpernickel (100g counted as hexb + 3 syns) with...
  190. LoChan1984

    June challenge - i like to move it move it

    Becky7777 5lbs (0lbs lost 5lbs to go) Ceebeee 5lbs (0lbs lost 5lbs to go) cherryheart 5lbs (0lbs lost 5lbs to go) Claire L 6lbs (0lbs lost 6ilbs to go) ​Cliodhna&sorcha's_mummy 8lbs (0lbs lost 8lbs to go) Constantlydizzy 6lbs (0lbs lost 6lbs to go) corrin87 7lbs (0lbs lost 7lbs to go) Danni86...
  191. LoChan1984

    June challenge - i like to move it move it

    *winces at faceplant* Don't break yourself lol Day 1 of squats completed, I actually did a set of 25 then on my next set I kept going to 50 so 75 in total... I must like punishment :giggle:I can recommend Bloodhound Gang tracks for pacesetting hehe. I did a mini warm-up and cool down stretches...
  192. LoChan1984

    New to slimming world, loads to loose, want to get healthy,

    They might do, I can't remember when I bought it though so no idea when they're in season lol
  193. LoChan1984

    June challenge - i like to move it move it

    I'll definitely have a look on youtube or something for a how-to guide, I've got too many stairs in my house to chance getting it wrong and b00gering my legs for days lol I've done Davina's Power of 3 dvd before so might try doing the different types of squat moves from that e.g leg lifts one...
  194. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Lol sorry can't help chuckling at the thought of your O/H coming home to find you having a stare out contest with an upturned mug:giggle: Aww bless little man, he's at one of those ages I guess where they get insecure about being left with other people :rolleyes: Just noticed the cat in your...
  195. LoChan1984

    Lolly's losing weight!

    It was baking in Manchester today, thank god for all the trees round my way lol Hope you have a lovely bank holiday weekend Lorraine - got any plans for it? You'll be fine for WI I'm sure xx
  196. LoChan1984

    June challenge - i like to move it move it

    I'm going to start tomorrow so the 30 days will fit nicely on the same calendar page, I'm pedantic like that. With you 1 day in front don't go telling me 'Tomorrow is gonna kill you' or owt lol I have a funny feeling that :whoopass: is actually quite an accurate representation of what it's...
  197. LoChan1984

    New to slimming world, loads to loose, want to get healthy,

    Stick him in the conservatory to share his biscuits with the spiders :D It says 1-2 healthy A's on red/green but I reckon it's sensible to stick to 2, especially early on in the program. The calcium's good for you plus it supposedly boosts weight loss :) Think it's only 1 syn for the extra 5g...
  198. LoChan1984

    June challenge - i like to move it move it

    I might join you on that challenge - keep making excuses not to do exercise on workdays but this challenge I could probably fit in easily enough. Let's go for the burn lol
  199. LoChan1984

    New to slimming world, loads to loose, want to get healthy,

    Aww bless :giggle:And you're going to have a Man in the Shed, sounds very Last of the Summer Wine lol Don't forget to have 2 hexas and hexbs on a red or green day missus Grrr at tablets, hope things settle for you soon, I'm still a bit funny after my double dose the other night. Then again...
  200. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    She didn't turn up, more excuses via text :mad: Oh well, at least I'm home now. Really know what you mean about enjoying cooking again I'm exactly the same. I'm getting pestered by dominos and pizza hut via text every week as I'd end up scoffing a big order from one of them at least once a week...
  201. LoChan1984

    MancBird Reloaded - The Road to Target

    Ooh it looks like you got a good view from where you were! It'll be weird hearing all the Manc accents in the film, I should be used to them really but it seems different on a big screen lol
  202. LoChan1984

    Lolly's losing weight!

    God things really do come in threes don't they :( You should be due three good things now after that lot of troubles. Good for you for keeping calm and carrying on with good food :) x
  203. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Hmmn feel hungry but think I'm just bored being stuck in the house. Off to make lunch x
  204. LoChan1984

    New to slimming world, loads to loose, want to get healthy,

    Snap with shops here apart from aldi. Bit weird, my dad (who takes me shopping) hates our asda aswell lol It share a carpark with an argos and some other shops and it's packed 24/7 'cause it's really close to uni halls and colleges. Butternut squash seems too good to be true sometimes doesn't...
  205. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Great minds etc lol I've not tried cauliflower rice yet, though think with katsu I'd want proper japanese rice so will do it on EE and possibly syn the breadcrumbs. Look forward to pictures, I'll be trying to make it look as much like the wagama version as poss :D Still no sign of my wages!
  206. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    I think it was in Alison's diary 'going it alone' - good call, I might go with that :D
  207. LoChan1984

    New to slimming world, loads to loose, want to get healthy,

    P.s What shop is near you? I bought some quorn bits from tesco and sainsburys this week and both shops had some offers on x
  208. LoChan1984

    New to slimming world, loads to loose, want to get healthy,

    Try and have something else to eat incase your blood sugar is a bit low. W/m toast with banana and a bit of jam is good or some yogurt xxx
  209. LoChan1984

    MancBird Reloaded - The Road to Target

    Re lunch - if it ain't broke, don't fix it lol Hopefully going to see the roses film at the Cornerhouse in Manc next weekend :)
  210. LoChan1984

    New to slimming world, loads to loose, want to get healthy,

    I bet your friends will be so impressed with your WI result. Hope they enjoy the sw grub :) What's going on the menu? The quorn meatballs are free and are yum with a good sauce and pasta x
  211. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    I'm probably going to have a trawl through minis and the sw site today for recipes and will be going shopping again tomorrow for ingredients. Not had curry for ages so might do a 'fakeaway ' for saturday night :)
  212. LoChan1984

    Tesco BBQ pulled pork (chilled, 800g per pack)

    I gave it to my dad and bought the free frozen one instead lol Thanks Lynne x
  213. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Food diary for Thursday (GREEN Day 28) B: Cranberry light (1.5). Baked beans & scrambled eggs on toast (hexb). L: Cheesy chilli potato wedges. D: sticky bbq quorn fillets, supernoodles & veg. Mini milk (1.5 syns). S: Apple, danone danio raspberry (2.5 syns), hifi bar (hexb), almond...
  214. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Up now, the waiting in and twiddling my thumbs has commenced *rolls eyes* The circuit classes are pretty good, got access to them via an nhs activity referral scheme so it's only £1 per session. It's all older people so it doesn't feel too threatening. I tend to get there early though (worry...
  215. LoChan1984

    New to slimming world, loads to loose, want to get healthy,

    10lbs is frickin awesome, that's already half of your little man more or less! Well done mate *big hugs* I think you can safely say red days suit you madam :D xxx
  216. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    She forgot her purse but still managed to give me £40 of the £230 she owes us (some of it is arrears she owes my mum)... Cheeky innit? I'll be back on friday WI's next week, I'll lose a day of fatbusting for the next WI but I'm back at my circuit classes from monday so that should make up for...
  217. LoChan1984

    New to slimming world, loads to loose, want to get healthy,

    Maybe go with a friend? Again, it's a shame we don't live closer. If I managed to travel down the 5 hours and you wouldn't go I'd probably chuck you in lol
  218. LoChan1984

    I'm new too! *DISCLAIMER- may require tissues when reading*

    Aww well done on the loss hun. Have you spoken with your consultant about how you're struggling as she should be there to help you and possibly pair you up with a buddy from your class. There is a private message function on minis where you can exchange info with friends directly though I think...
  219. LoChan1984

    New to slimming world, loads to loose, want to get healthy,

    No probs :) Hmn swimming is probably the best for toning up. Though it's very scary to do that on your own when you feel anxious/self conscious. I plan to start going when I've lost a couple of stone and built my confidence up. You could try going with your little man sometime when you feel...
  220. LoChan1984

    New to slimming world, loads to loose, want to get healthy,

    I'm always first up, my O/H is a proper owl. I'm more of a sloth than a bird but I can get up when I have to lol My lad's got the laptop atm so can't check the waffle syns for you. Is there calories on the packet? If so just use the 20 cals = 1 syn rule to work them out (this applies to...
  221. LoChan1984

    June challenge - i like to move it move it

    Becky7777 5lbs (0lbs lost 5lbs to go) Ceebeee 5lbs (0lbs lost 5lbs to go) cherryheart 5lbs (0lbs lost 5lbs to go) Claire L 6lbs (0lbs lost 6ilbs to go) Constantlydizzy 6lbs (0lbs lost 6lbs to go) corrin87 7lbs (0lbs lost 7lbs to go) Danni86 5lbs (0lbs lost 5lbs to go) Flabtofit 5lbs (0lbs lost...
  222. LoChan1984

    New to slimming world, loads to loose, want to get healthy,

    Hi Heather - hope you enjoy exploring minis and bump into lots of interesting posts and people while you look round :D I tend to save EE days for weekends when I'm having a lie-in as I don't have enough time on those days to overdo food lol Though I suppose you don't get many lie-ins with your...
  223. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Stuck here another night, one parent 'forgot her purse' :mad: Supposed to be coming tomorrow to pay me. Ah wells, tbh I don't think I'll have much trouble sleeping tonight as I'm still feeling bleh from the double dose of mirtz. I'm sorted for SW food too since I bought a few things when I...
  224. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    It was like I was really drunk (which I've only ever been about three times in my life), scary :( Done pizzas with kids, one gobbled it all up, one ate half and they've got leftovers for their parents so relatively successful and got lots of pics for their early years folders, good childminder...
  225. LoChan1984

    Going it alone....

    Can you imagine the news story "Jibbering wreck of a woman found on train clutching a bag of defrosting meat mysteriously labelled 'Joe's'" :eek::D
  226. LoChan1984

    June challenge - i like to move it move it

    I'll do it for you hun, nice to see you here :D Becky7777 5lbs (0lbs lost 5lbs to go) Ceebeee 5lbs (0lbs lost 5lbs to go) cherryheart 5lbs (0lbs lost 5lbs to go) Claire L 6lbs (0lbs lost 6ilbs to go) Constantlydizzy 6lbs (0lbs lost 6lbs to go) corrin87 7lbs (0lbs lost 7lbs to go) Danni86...
  227. LoChan1984

    New to slimming world, loads to loose, want to get healthy,

    Aww bless him, sounds very similar to how my son was at the same age - hopefully if you keep up the sneaking he'll get better with it as he gets older :) Didn't realise our WI was on the same day. I was wondering when your first WI would be actually as it feels like I've been talking to you for...
  228. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Mmmn, I think I took my anti-d meds twice last night by mistake - woke up for the loo in the night and was falling all over the place :sigh: Balance is a bit better today but I'm feeling really groggy and the back of my head is aching... ooops. These stupid tabs don't have the days of the week...
  229. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Morning, no sign of cash yet. Though one of the parents is reliable so I should get half my money tonight at least :rolleyes: Mm do you like nando's? Their dry rubs are quite nice and low in syns and the lemon one is relatively mild if you don't want it too spicy. One sachet should be enough...
  230. LoChan1984

    Going it alone....

    It's not just the distance, neither of us could do the alone travelling even for the sake of saving money on sausages :rolleyes: Hope your week is going well Alison x
  231. LoChan1984

    Lolly's losing weight!

    Hope you enjoy the dinner - you're right it's good for your head to have a flexi-day/off plan meal once in a while :)
  232. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Food diary for Monday (Day 25 RED) B: Weetabix (hexb), milk (1/2 hexa), banana L: Subway beef salad bowl (1.5 syns for honey mustard dressing), leftover roast lamb, pitta (5 syns). Mullerlight. D: Hunter's chicken (hexa), butternut squash, cauliflower, broccoli. S: Almond latte (1/2 hexa)...
  233. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    It does help so thank you :bighug: I have got my head back on straight today, just a little concerned that I keep having a wobble around Tuesday/Wednesday every week and I haven't managed to avoid it. Still it's very early days plus not being in my own house this week made things worse. Back to...
  234. LoChan1984

    New to slimming world, loads to loose, want to get healthy,

    Build up your walking over time :) I don't think I do much more than an hour at a time but I do seem to do really well on the weeks where I fit more walking in. Hmn I'd say me too as I had pasta for tea and feel knackered but I think that's just my natural state lol Still getting used to...
  235. LoChan1984

    Lolly's losing weight!

    Yay well done on getting into the 15s, 14s here you come :D Do you get yourself a reward when you go down into a new stone bracket? x
  236. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Hope the program was good, I'm gonna rewatch it at some point - I tried watching while childminding so missed 60% of it lol Back on track today though feeling shattered, one more night to go here unless nobody pays me tomorrow and make me wait until friday. Parents don't like parting with cash...
  237. LoChan1984

    MancBird Reloaded - The Road to Target

    4lbs is fab, well done :) Oooh I went to the friday roses gig last year at heaton park, it killed my legs but it was amazing :D Can't go to premiere, no babysitter *sigh* hpoe you have fun xx
  238. LoChan1984

    New to slimming world, loads to loose, want to get healthy,

    Anju - those shoes are gorgeous. What a great idea matching award colours with rewards :D Afternoon Jules, thanks for the posts in m'diary last night :) i'm on green today too to fill up on potatoes and pasta, making quorn chilli for tea. For lasagne I wouldn't bother making a cheese sauce...
  239. LoChan1984

    June challenge - i like to move it move it

    Aww Vix :( *BIG hugs* xxxx
  240. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Thanks Jules, it's just one of those things - I'm much better than I was at my lowest point but these sudden swings still happen to me now and again... Bit like mania in reverse I guess. Mn well today's been written off for now. In a way I'm glad I'm not at home as I'd be scale hopping like mad...
  241. LoChan1984

    LoChan's diary - hello!

    Crepe :( decided to join sw online and checked the pork syns - 33 for the packet... So I decided it would be too high so was going to make liver & onions... But my mum's left no onions in the house... So I went into a hungry strop and gobbled roughly 29 syns of biscuits plus 2 pitta breads with...
  242. LoChan1984

    New to slimming world, loads to loose, want to get healthy,

    I bought nail varnish yesterday (also for the first time in ages) - wanted something to do other than comfort eating last night lol Dark purply blue colour, v, vampy :D Well done on your walk :) Did you see Fat Family Tree on C4 the other week? Walking makes such a difference to how our bodies...
  243. LoChan1984

    I'm new too! *DISCLAIMER- may require tissues when reading*

    I'm the same with snacks so I usually don't bother buying any and just get single serve things for when I -really- want them... Mn could you make something like a bacon sandwich to have in the morning when you get a moment mid-morning? Just adding a yog to your morning fruit would help too...
  244. LoChan1984

    ED concerns

    I agree if it's taking over your life this much (plus alarm bells are ringing with you making yourself vomit) you should go to your GP as soon as possible. Get yourself looked after properly xx
  245. LoChan1984

    Going it alone....

    I might do a Joe's order myself soon, though last time I ordered stuff I fell off the SW wagon and stopped eating the stuff and most of it ended up in the bin :o Not too bothered about the sausages tbh but the grillsticks and marinated meats are lovely, I've forgotten all the syn values though...
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