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Do you have access to a microwave? You can make curried vegetables which is next to nothing you would only count your small portion of rice, couscous with roasted veg, soups but I tend to go for protein at lunch time as it fills me up for longer. Salads are great for the summer and more filling...

You've heard of coke & fanta chicken? I'm going along the same theme as I am making ginger beer king prawns :-)

Aww thank you :-) it certainly was weird. I never thought the day would come. My target seemed too far out of reach for me but it wasn't. Don't get me wrong, like everyone else I had my moments and I couldn't fight the temptations. Having more good days than bad days now as before ww'ers it was...

Just to let you know, I have lost 4 stone 10 & 1/2 lbs and reached target weight today. Ecstatic isn't the word. I didn't think I would ever get there, it was a long journey, difficult and there were a few bumps along the way. However, sheer bloody determination carried me and at one point I...

Samstar, message me your email address, I have a word document with pp's for F&B's and one for Wetherspoons -)

Thanks Sarahloub1, I just feel that that there isn't much going on in the group anymore and it's not what it used to be :-( A lot of people are posting under the same thread here on minimins and keeping things amongst themselves. I like the ww'er forums as there's more activity on there. I wish...

Giving up my diary. To those who bother to read it, good luck on your journey :-)

You have to live a little lol. I'm like that too, I can be naughty and put 3 or 4lbs on in the blink of an eye. Glad to see you are back on track :-) After the Easter weekend I put on 3lbs :-( After w.i. I was so angelic that I'm surprised you couldn't see my halo glowing lol. I'd upped my...

I bought hazelnut milk today and it's lovely. It gives coffee a lovely roasted nutty flavour. Lower in pp's than skimmed milk too :-)

Right back on it today after my disappointment yesterday. I'm not going to let this get to me! Was on the treadmill tonight but didn't complete my session, only managed half of it. My calf muscles were feeling too tight and I had to stop :-( walked for 5, ran for 5, walked for 3, ran for 4 then...

Totally scunnered!!! Went to w.i. and sts. I just don't get it. I've stuck to the plan rigidly, exercised my backside off and earned 17ap's which I didn't use. Around lunchtime my tummy was making some really loud grumbling noises. I think my ibs is back :-( That may be the reason why I haven't...

If one item works out at say, 1.4pp's, the calculator automatically rounds it down to 1pp. If you have 2 of them, it would be 2.8pp's so the calculator rounds it up as it is nearer 3 than it is 2.

Thank you :-)

Had breakfast at my Mum & Dads today. A bacon butty and half a roll & sausage. I managed to keep control and not go for the full english! Had a lovely afternoon at Dobbies Garden Centre. Bought some veggies to plant so hopefully in a few months I will have some fresh home grown produce for...

Love the positiveness, I'd give you a cuddle if I could xxx

Ooh fab!! Really low in pp's :-) I'll need to look out for it. Well done on staying on track today, proud of you Sam xxx

Did a session on the treadmill this morning and I ran for 5, then 8, then 5 and boy do I ache!! After that I went to wetherspoons and treated myself to a roll and black pudding. I woke up taking a notion for one lol. We went out for a late lunch/early dinner too, then came home and watched a...

You have done amazingly well and yes, you do need to focus on what you have achieved. It's not easy, I know that, and you should be patting yourself on the back. If I was nearer I would do it for you :-) Your food looks delicious. What peppercorn sauce did you use? xxx

Which you weren't so far away, I'd invite myself to dinner!! Sounds amazing. Sounds like a good idea not to blow all your weeklies, keep them for the days you are struggling. I keep mine for the few days before w.i. and try to get through the week without them but they are there if I need them...

Good luck at wi today, let me know how it goes xxx

I know its too late now but for future reference it's 18pp's

Fab, thank you. I've been eyeing up these boxes but thought they would be a bit of a mind field :-)

They are LOVELY!! And whats more, 2 bars are 3pp's :-) I never just have one!

Another similarity? That's that spooky twin thing again!! xxx

Had my contact lens check this morning then went on a shopping spree. Nothing like some retail therapy to make you feel a bit better. I picked up some things for the holidays which can't come quick enough. Food so far and what I have planned Breakfast 4pp Oatmeal 3pp Milk 1pp Lunch 13pp...

He's a poor soul. Today he looks like he's been mugged. The side of his face, jaw & mouth are all swollen and the bruising is starting to come out. For some odd reason it looks like he's got 2 black eyes too but when I asked him to remove his glasses he's got these massive dark shadows under his...

Thank you Sarah, I hope you are doing well :-) x

At least if you keep control just now, it saves you having to deal with a mega gain after the birth. Very sensible :-) Keep me posted on how things are going :-)

That's not long at all!! Those 6 weeks will go by in a flash. Are you following plan or just eating healthy foods?

A strange kind of day. Took my nephew to hospital for an eye appointment then picked up my Dad at a different hospital where he had an operation today. My Dad looks a poor soul. He got what we thought was a cold sore on his lip removed but it turns out it is skin cancer. He suffers badly...

Well done :-) :-) those pounds will be flying off :-)

When are you due? Exciting times! You are so right, we all lose focus at times, and you really need to be in the right frame of mind. I'm back on track this week, so far so good. The summer will be upon us soon and I'm trying to keep that at the front of my mind. Holidays, shorts.......eek...

At least you'll have them both tonight. Hopefully your week can only get better xxx

Never mind the plan, it will fall into place. It's you that I'm concerned about. Are you home alone this week? Is Nika about? Xxx

Babe, you know where I am if you need an ear xxx

Hey Missy, how's your week been? I hope you have been good ;-) xxx

Well done, you have made the hardest step of all - joining up. Do you have time at the weekends? Batch cooking is the way to go. I make soups, portion them and freeze them for through the week. I have minestrone 2pp's, curried butternut squash and spiced beetroot and apple in the freezer at...

Walked for 6 & 1/2 miles today. I better have a frigging loss at w.i. on Monday!!! I also gained 9ap's so really pleased with that. Dreading going back to work next week where I'll be sitting about at a computer all day. The furthest I'll walk is to and from the car park into work! Breakfast...

Well done on your loss, that's fab! I put on 3 at mine :-( Consider your bum kicked lol, let's do this, easier said than done I know, but with support and encouragement, it may help us along a little. Tomorrow is another day, let's draw a line and start again. Good luck for the rest of the...

Glad I'm not the only one then lol. I think I was getting a little complacent. I was so in the zone before, especially when I was getting my silver 7's. I would aim for the next one. One stone led to two, then three then four then I was on the verge of my 4 & 1/2 stone then @rsed about for 2...

Hi there, I have been on my journey for exactly a year now and I have had the odd gain here and there (Christmas birthdays etc.) which is to be expected. I have always got straight back on plan and continued to have success. For some reason, the closer I am to goal, the more I lose focus and...

I am so with you there!! The advertising would put anybody off. Why didn't they use real people who had major weight issues and have had success with the plan? Me too. I was an active member but drifted away as the regulars started to go and I was fed up with the same post posted over and over...

Had an enjoyable day, ran for 10 mins, walked for 4 then ran for another 10. Go me!! Lol. I pushed myself a bit too far if I'm honest but I was determined to do it. Met a friend for coffee and even took my own ww'er biscuits. She's on the plan too and only had 1 stone to lose. She's now 1/2 lb...

Todays lunch. delicious!! Portobello mushrooms stuffed with goats cheese. 5pp's :-)

Sounds like a good night! The exercise will help burn off the excess, you'll be fine :-) xxx

Haha, what are you like :-) xxx

Started off with good intentions at the weekend then everything went to pot. I was at the movies took a tub of fruit, went to Wetherspoons for dinner and had the chicken & pepper skewers, rice instead of fries, served with peri peri sauce (16pp's) Got home and then went completely off the...

Lovely, thanks for that :-)

Oh wow, it looks so pretty :-) I'm not very creative when it comes to presentation :-( I just slap it onto the plates lol. How many pp's was it and what was the taco filling?

So do I lol, you get a sense of satisfaction knowing what you have made and knowing that it tastes too freaking good! :-) I don't know what we are having tonight, I usually know what we are having the night before but Saturdays are my day off from cooking so goodness knows what I'll end up with...

Haha, I've been doing it for yonks. My Hubby laughs at me but if I can give people some ideas, it's worth it :-) Welcome x

M&S, they are in a yellow & black packet, in the fridges with the crispbakes. They are 4pp each. You can buy 2 packs for £3. They also do plain haddock, cod, tuna & salmon. I don't know the pp's of tuna & salmon ones though but I know the others are all 4 each xx

Snow?? Oh my!! I thought it was all gone but obviously not :-( Im doing the race for life too. Its at the end of May and I'm running out of time :-( Good luck tomorrow, speak soon xxx

Had a more relaxing day today though I did hit the treadmill when I eventually got out of bed. Woke up at 10 and by the time I got my workout, showered etc. it was nearly 12 so missed breakfast and just had lunch. Spent a pleasant afternoon visiting my little niece then visited my parents after...

Consider yourself booted up the backside!! Start again tomorrow after w.i. and I'm sure the nice weather will help motivate you. It's spurring me on, I'm determined to get into a bikini for the holidays and get my shorts looked out to get my milk bottle legs some fresh air lol. Let me know how...

Oops, hope you're having a better day today. Put it behind you, look forward, only tomorrow to go and weeklies are replenished :-) xxx

Was in a cleaning frenzy today!! The sun was shining, everything that I could wash went into the machine, floors scrubbed, windows done the lot. I'm knackered!! Breakfast 5pp Egg 2pp Toast & spread 3pp Lunch 6pp Ham sandwich Dinner 9pp Venison 3pp Puy lentils 2pp Roast new potatoes 3pp Gravy...

Glad you're feeling a bit better :-) nothing worse than not feeling well! Meals are good and healthy, keep up the good work and you'll be back to target weight in no time :-) xxx

41 mins of running?? Wow, I'll get there too!! You've inspired me to keep at it :-) Being able to run solid for 30 mins will do me for starters. You're not too far away! I'll catch with you hopefully. Keep at it folks, you are all doing remarkably well :-D

Had a lazy day today and it was great :-) although I did my c25k session this morning to get it out the way!! Breakfast 5pp Big bowl of porridge with summer fruits Lunch 4pp Salmon salad Pineapple Dinner 6pp Roast chicken breast 3pp Potatoes 3pp Snacks 10pp Ww'ers jaffa cake bar 2pp Quavers...

What do you make of the c25k programme? I need to get back into it today, not done anything for 4 days eek! I hope you are feeling better today. Cranberry juice is good for cystitis but I don't know if it's high in points. I had a brilliant time thank you. Wish I was still there but it's good...

At least you know where you went wrong. Hopefully you'll get a good loss this week. When is your w.i. day? xx

That dessert looks awesome!! I've been bad too, I blame all the chocolate that surrounds me lol. Luckily, you only have 3 full days left then your weeklies are replenished :-) I hope you had a lovely weekend and are back in the zone xxx

Right, I'm back from my weekend away (which was brilliant but a dieters nightmare!). I asked for boiled eggs this morning rather than the fry up the previous day. Planning my lunch, I knew there was a McDonalds in Fort William so decided I would go there and nip into a supermarket for water...

I was SO angelic today :-) I think I felt that bad and disgusted with myself yesterday that it was enough to keep me on track today. Completed another stint on the treadmill tonight too so this 5k is not as daunting as I first thought! Breakfast 4pp Porridge Lunch 7pp Guessing here. I was...

We all have bad days, we're only human lol. I think getting weighed is a wise decision, it may be the spur you need to get completely focussed again. I've got my leaving do day/night out on Saturday then we leave early on Sunday morning. Ross is already there, he went by train with Stephanie...

You feel how I felt yesterday so consider your butt kicked!! Get back on track and get those last few pounds off. We can do this!!! There will be temptation this weekend but it'll be worth it when you're lying by the pool on holiday :-) I'm glad you've got next week planned, a bit of structure...

Ouch!! What long legs you have, I felt that:-) Thank you Mrs, that's just what I needed. Back on track today, been really good and I'm surprised you can't see how my halo is glowing today :-) xxx

Oh dear.....I've been BAAAAAAD!!!! Really bad :-( I'm going to write today off. I had one of those days that I couldn't stop eating. You name it, I had it. I'm going away for the weekend and will miss my weigh in on Monday and I need to get out of thinking that if I miss weigh in I can eat what...

Dinner looks lovely. I really enjoyed my fish cakes yesterday, funny how you enjoy something when you haven't had it for a while. hope you're feeling better today xxx

I eas really cold today and couldnt get a heat. Not the best day to bring salad to work but hey ho, soup for the rest of the week for me!! Breakfast 4pp Porridge Mid morning Melon & pineapple Lunch 7pp Ham 2pp salad veg, coleslaw 2pp and curried rice salad 3pp Dinner 8pp Smoked haddock fish...

I think it's old age, the old grey matter isn't what it used to be! Lol xxx

Thank you :-) more pics on the way lol. I LOVE the chicken in a bag, it's so moist and juicy. KFC? Well, there's worse you could have eaten lol x

Hope you're feeling better babe and you've managed to shake off whatever it is thats lurking about you. Back to the grindstone after a few lovely days off, luckily it's a short week :-) I hope the weather picks up over the weekend and you can get out & about. Glad to see you're back on track...

I was really chuffed today. I managed to complete week 3 day 3 of the c25k. I ran for 90 secs then 3 mins, another 90 seconds and ANOTHER 3 minutes :-) woohoo, go me lol. Im not sporty at all and I don't know the last time I went out running before I started this but it just shows you what...

Today I had Breakfast 5pp 3 alpen light bars Lunch 7pp Wholemeal roll & ham 5pp Pineapple & melon Ww'ers honeycomb bar 2pp Dinner 9pp Ham & mushroom filo pies 6pp Potatoes 3pp Snacks 5pp 2 x Bakin boys mini muffin 3pp Ww'ers popcorn bar 2pp Total 26/26 49 weeklies remaining

Im not keeping on top of my diary at all!! New week so I'll start again. Had w.i. today and lost another pound. Thats me 2lbs from target now. I'm getting there, slowly but surely :-) A quick summary of the last few days - Friday, porridge, free soup & roll for lunch & chicken in ww'ers garlic...

Me too, I'd love to do 10 miles a week. I started the c25k 2 weeks ago and last night I just completed week 2, day 3. Tomorrow I'm on week 3 day 1 and it scares me!! I don't think I can run for 3 minutes!! I'm going to give it my best shot. I've signed up for the 5k race for life. Having never...

King prawn stir fry with sweet chilli sauce 3pp's :-D

Hi everyone :-) I have come back on board after disappearing for a few months. I didn't stop the eating plan, I just came off the forum as I found it too repetitive :-( The same questions were being asked over and over and I just lost interest. You get to know people on here and as they slowly...

I'll keep you on the straight and narrow, I'll be cracking that whip! ;-) xxx

Hey babe, you are an inspiration and hopefully I'll be right behind you in reaching target xxx

Fab!! Another step closer to goal :-D xx

The smoked tuna is lovely and only 3pp's per tin :-) that's fab that you're not hungry. A lot of the time I eat even though I'm not hungry or I get a mad craving or the munchies when I want to eat EVERYTHING!! Like you I've been good, keep up the good work xx

Yep too right I do. It what keeps me sane lol. I keep a few points back for night time. I'm also on 26pp a day and if you want to take a wee look at my diary it will give you an idea of the type of things I eat. Sometimes I have high pointed meals and a little treat, other times I have low...

Life can be hard going I suppose but on the bright side, we can't eat if we're sleeping lol xx

A bit of a more relaxed day today :-) After parents night last night, I was so pleased with my sons progress that I've booked a table at a Chinese restaurant for Saturday as a little treat. He loves Chinese and it's been a while since we have gone to one. We go out to eat every weekend. It's my...

I didn't manage to update yesterday, between finishing late at work and parents night, making dinner etc. I ended up falling asleep on the couch by 9.30! Anyway, yesterdays food was - Breakfast 4pp Porridge Mid morning Pineapple & melon Lunch 9pp Chicken & rice soup 2pp Wholemeal roll 4pp...

You're not eating enough. Your body shuts down when you don't get enough fuel to function. The minimum is 26pp for a reason. My family are amazed at the amount of food I eat and I've lost a lot of weight. Cutting back so drastically usually results in failure as you cant sustain it. Eat your...

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Yes :-) :-) x

Had a really busy day today but also a really hungry one. For some reason, there was just no filling me up. I could have ate for Britain! I had to dip into my weeklies today and thats not like me. I am just so glad they are there I have signed up for the race for life 5k. I'll probably end up...

Hope you're feeling a bit better today :-) xx

If I have a bad day mentally, thats when I go off the rails so well done you on staying on track today. Birthdays are allowed, they are only once a year lol. You are straight back on it so you've done the right thing. Keep it up :-) xx

Hi, well done on making the decision to go back to class. That is the hardest step. I often have a 30g mini tub of chocolate philly with 10 ice cream wafers. (Wafers are 1pp, philly is 2pp). Even though the wafers are light and not very filling, with the chocolate philly they are great for a...

I'd stick with your daily allowance and don't cut back. You may surprise yourself at wi and the results may not be as bad as you think. Draw a line, forget it and move on would be my advice :-)

Haha yep I'm back :-) Thank you, I feel great but I know I won't lose 3 lbs in one week and Easter is just around the corner. I'm going away for the Easter weekend and expect to put weight on so that 3 lbs is getting further away. The closer I get to target, the harder it is to lose *sigh*...

Socialising is fine, otherwise life wouldn't be worth living lol. I keep my weeklies for the weekend as thats when I need them most. Of course you can do this, we all have 'blips' but you'll get there :-) I hope you're feeling better and that horrid flu has gone. It can be draining and leaves...

Thanks Kelliej, yep baths are a God send. They help you relax and chill too so all good in my book :-) x

Consider that butt kicked lol. Well, Monday is nearly over and I hope you managed to get through it ok x

Hey, how's tricks? You sound pretty determined to do it this time. good on you :-) Discovery is what I used before but never stuck to it for long. The 49pp's are my lifeline. I reckon that is the reason I've stuck to it this time. I stick to my dailies Monday to Thursday, tap into my weeklies...

I thought I would dig out my old diary and see if I can shift these last few pounds. I am now on 26 pp's per day............eek!! It's funny how you adjust when points go down. Since I was last on, my job has changed. I'm now working Monday to Friday so being home at night makes a difference...

Well done!! You've had quite a journey too so I can totally relate to what you say. I too was the heaviest I'd ever been 16st 4 & 1/2lbs after having my son and didn't look in the mirror as I didn't like what I saw. Night time is my downfall too. I have a bath or clean the toilet that way I'm...

SARAHLOUB!!! How you doing? Nice to hear from you again :-D Yep, As from tonight I'm going to dig out my old diary, update weight etc. and post photos :-) Back to the way it was. I'll need to find yours, I hope you're doing well xxx

You made me smile :-) no I'm not going to paint a picture of how easy it is and it was plain sailing. I've had a few 'blips' along the way and always felt angry and disappointed with myself so yes I'm real!! Lol :-) This is Monday, the start of a new week so consider yourself kicked up the bum...

Aww, thank you. I'm not on here for a pat on the back lol. I just want people to know that it can be done. It's a long hard road but we need a reason to motivate us. I've been fat for years and tried various diets and kept saying they don't work for me. Of course they work, I just found excuses...

I know its not easy. It's frigging difficult!!! Just think of the reasons why you want to do it, and think of the benefits. The main focus for me was my son. I have to set an example as I don't want him falling into the same eating habits I had. I knew if I continued the way I was my life...

Hey folks, I thought I would drop in to say I'm back and I'm going to give this thread another go. I used to post regularly but got disheartened around Christmas time and felt it wasn't the same. Numbers dwindled and all the faithfuls left one by one so I too decided to jump ship. Although I...

Yep 2 pp's per winder :-)

My favourites are a 2 finger twirl 5pp, yes you read that right, the 2 fingers are 5pp or a cadburys creme egg is also 5pp. I see a kit kat at 3 pp as light and airy if you know what I mean. I'd rather use another 2 pps for a twirl. Minstrels are 6 and revels are 5. If you let them melt slowly...

Hi everyone, just popped on to say that I hope you are all well and still on track x

Sorry!!! Mucked up there didn't I!! Ok, that's them sent to the correct address. I don't know if you want to delete your previous posts with your email address on it, just to keep prying eyes away!!

I've just received a notification saying the mail was undelivered. I don't understand these things too well but It says the mail box is unavailable. I'll try again tonight

That's them sent, there should be 10 emails. Again, apologies for the multiple emails, Apple wont let me send more than one attachment to an email! I hope they are of some use to you :-)

Yeah no problem but I need your email address. I don't understand why you cant pm me. Never had that problem before

That's them sent, any probs let me know :-)

Kinder bueno I need the nutritional values to work them out.

Hiya, I'm fine thank you. Thanks for dropping by :-) I'll make something really nice and post it for you over then next few days. Was thinking of red thai prawn curry for tomorrow, yum!!! xxx

Yep no problem. They certainly help me!! Pm me your email address and I'll send them on.

I've sent them but for some reason the attachment didn't go with it some so I have had to resend. There are about 10 documents. Let me know if you have received them and you can open them up. I've sent you numerous restaurants/cafes so hopefully there shouldn't be a problem xx

I don't know how to but I can email it if thats any good?

11pp's. 10 for tuna & 1 for cheese. I tend to go for turkey & ham at 7pp. I love subway and have a list of all the pp's if you want a copy for future reference?

Thank you. I reckon I've put it on. Over the last 3 days. Going straight back on it today though. I'll admit I was annoyed regarding the whole secret santa thing. As I said before, I stuck to my side of the bargain and this was all organised weeks ago. Christmas has passed and gone and still no...

Wishing you all the best for 2013 x

I'll miss you Sam, it wont be the same without you!! :-( I hope you get things sorted and everything works out. I'm glad that you are going to continue with the plan, pop in and say hello xxxx

Thanks Sam. Sending you hugs, love and good wishes to you and your family xxxx

Sounds like you have a lovely night planned. Hope you have a lovely day tomorrow and I'm sure Santa will be extra good to you xxxx

Dinner looks lovely :-) I hope Nika feels better today and has shrugged the sickness off. Nothing worse than feeling poorly. Hope you have had a great day xxx

Haha yep it was me. It doesn't really have a fudge like texture as its more crumblier. Worth making though :-)

Went to weigh in today. Class was moved forward to 1pm and I lost 3 lbs so happy happy happy!! I also got my 50lbs award, but my leader forgot my certificate lol. She was really annoyed with herself as she said it would have been great to give me it for Christmas, but I'll get it next week. I...

I will never do hampers again!!! There was tok much work involved, and a lot of the things were last minute so I couldn't do them any earlier. I made 3 lots of biscuits this afternoon and by 5pm I wanted to cry. I'd had enough. I just want to soak and relax in a bath then chill out with a glass...

We are going to my Mum & Dads for dinner. It'll be a traditional roast turkey & Christmas pudding to follow. My Mum is an amazing cook. She used to work in a Hotel and still to this day she comes up with some amazing dishes that she used to do when she was a cook. People ask her to make...

A day of many chores which included making turkish delight, icing my cakes, wrapping up all the presents, visiting the in laws and I collapsed on the couch at 23.30!! Dinner didnt quite go to plan. I roasted some pork and intended having gravy, spuds, veg etc. but due to time, we ended up with...

Thank you Libby, it was another busy busy day and tomorrow is the same xx

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/68602/baileys-and-white-chocolate-fudge it is AMAZING!! Too fecking good in fact lol. When I read the reviews, many people said it was crumbly and mine turned out that way too but still delicious. I've wrapped it in cellophane with a lovely Christmas ribbon...

Sounds like you have had a great day :-) Your Dad is very talented, the cat looks very difficult to make and I like the sound of your penguins. I hope tomorrow is just as good. Enjoy your day xxx

Looks like you are being really sensible and well done on the sts. Only 3 more sleeps!!!! xxx

Hubby was working in Edinburgh today so I decided to hitch a lift. He was only at work for 3 hours so he joined us once he finished. We got there at 11 and came home at 21.45. What a long but enjoyable day. We went to the continental market. Its the biggest I've ever seen. I resisted all the...

Glad you're feeling better. I think health is taken for granted. Its not until you don't have it you appreciate it! I hope as the day goes on the better you are. Take care xxx

Enjoy your weekend, you can relax a bit and forget studying/homework for a few days :-) I know what you mean about the KFC. Its just not the same reheated :-( xxx

Oh dear, I hope its not what I had last week!! Hopefully it will go just as quick as it came. Hope you're feeling better tomorrow and good luck for wi tomorrow xxx

Had a great day today though my points have taken a hammering!! I dropped Ross of at school this morning as he had so many presents to take. He skipped off quite happily into the playground and seeing him so happy made my heart melt. I know he was going to have so much joy in giving his presents...

Maybe you should wait until after the festive period to see if you've done any damage xxx

Hope it's a quick day for you today, I take it you finish early? Have a lovely day devouring all those goodies :-) xxx

Sounds fab! Good company and a catch up. You cant beat it! A toddler zaps you of all your energy lol. Its difficult juggling housework, job/studying and children, but we wouldn't have it any other way :-) xxx

Hmmm........that's a difficult one. You are so close to target it would be a shame to put on weight. 4lbs is not a lot in the grand scheme of things. Can you not go with weights in your pockets lol xxx

Once you get the referral do they keep tabs on your weight and if your bmi is reduced do you start paying? xxx

Been having a dilemma whether to put a few pounds on for Xmas to get the health centre referral or to be good. Problem is I am so close to goal I don't want to ruin it but I also can't really afford the membership myself but maybe if u get some Xmas money I can do it - it's a tricky one and...

Yeee ha!!!! I hope you have a blast chick, you deserve it xxx

That is so nice of you, but that sums you up, thinking of others and putting them first. You're a star xxx

I have a feeling I may do the same. We usually go out for a luxurious meal on Christmas Eve. Last year, we went to our local Hotel and because they had so many amazing desserts, we ordered them all!! That was in my fat days lol, I won't go down that route this year! Do you have a part time job...

Yipeeeee!!!! I'm now off for 10 days :-D Today was the longest shift EVER!!!!! I thought it was never going to end. Mind you, it doesn't help when I'm constantly watching the clock! I was escorting prisoners backwards and forwards all day from the Halls to the visits complex. I was soaked, tired...

What do you do Nikki? That's some break!!! Im trying to be good up until Christmas Day and Boxing Day then straight back on it, but we'll see. All good intentions and all that!! xxx

One more day to go and it's all over. Well, for a little while!! Hope it doesn't go by too slowly xxx

Enjoy your night, I bet he's missed you just as much :-) Hopefully he won't be going anywhere for a long time!! Enjoy your holidays, I finished today too, what a feeling :-D xxx

Have a lovely second last day :-) xxx

One more shift to go, then relax!!! I forgot to mention yesterday that I stayed the same at weigh in. Im happy with that as I totally pigged out on Sunday and ate the wrong things on Saturday. I texted my class leader to find out when classes resume after the break, as I presumed they would...

How was your day today? Did Rog come home? xxx

Busy day today. I made orange, whisky & cinnamon marmalade for my hampers, made labels for all my goodies, put marzipan on my Christmas cakes, wrote out Christmas cards, bought presents for Ross to take into school on Friday and even got them wrapped :-) Housework?? No time for that, it'll need...

Its cruelty!!! I'm quite happy for them to be selfish and not offer me any lol. I don't have any Christmas parties or meals out this year but it hasn't stopped me from straying!! I hope you have a good day tomorrow xxx

The lime ones are lovely, but then again, I'm a big fan of limes!! Why oh why were biscuits, chocolates, sweets, cakes and chocolate invented lol. I felt really proud of myself today. I went into M&S for some goodies for Ross's teachers/office staff/janitor etc. i bought them all chocolates and...

Obstacles are put in our way and some of them are very difficult to get over but we get there. It's just a little blip, you'll be back on plan in no time. At least Nika is home tomorrow so you'll have company and fingers crossed that Rog is back too. I do the same, i start the day determined to...

You have been a busy little lady and there seems to be no letting up over the next 2 weeks!! You need to slow down a bit. I know you have exams coming up but you really need to take time to switch off and find some Libby time. Enjoy dinner at your Aunts tomorrow xx

Aww hun, I hope you feel a bit more positive tonight. It's difficult, I know, I've been there too but now I'm used to Paul working away and you learn to adapt. It's just that when its the first time its difficult. Just remember, it's only 2 sleeps until you see him again!! :-D :-D Enjoy your...

Was working from 9.15-21.15 today. One shift down, 2 to go then I'm off for 10 days woohoo!!!! Back on track today after my disastrous 2 days. My plan is to keep to plan until Christmas Day and have Christmas Day and Boxing Day off, get straight back on track then have Hogmany & New Years Day...

Thank you everyone, you say such lovely things :-) I feel a lot better thank you. It must have been a bug I picked up, as someone else at work had it a few days before me. I ate the wrong things on Saturday, tomato soup, bread, chocolate are a few of them. I totally pigged out last night too...

Thank you Libby. I never wear dresses, so it's unusual for me to wear one and I never thought I would wear that style! The Frankie & Bennys round our way has not long opened and the staff seem really keen, so hopefully they are still just as keen lol. Enjoy the rest of your weekend xx

Had a dodgy tummy today, so I've drank plenty of fluids and I got home early as someone stayed on to cover my shift. The pain was excruciating. I feel better tonight, the pain has gone as has the nauseous feeling but I still have a very rumbly tummy. Im not going to bother updating today as...

Well done, a loss is a loss!! Enjoy your meal tonight :-) xxx

Fab!! Enjoy girl, sounds like a great 2 days. I feel like I'm wishing my life away! I wish it was the holidays, I wish it was Christmas day, I wish the winter was finished, I wish it was the summer. I bore myself at times lol xxx

Had a very productive morning :-) I finished off a chocolate wreath which I was asked to do for young kids. I made it from roses but left out the nutty ones. I put santa lights round it too and golden bells in the middle. I was really chuffed with it. I didn't manage to get a photo as my phone...

I'm fine thank you. Just really busy just now with work and Christmas looming. I've been doing a lot of long days which doesn't give me much time at home but I'm off from Thursday next week and don't go back til 31st December so I'm looking forward to the rest!! Back shift today 11.45-21.25...

Hey Mrs, I hope you are well. Enjoy Prezzo tomorrow, I bet it will be lovely xxx

A present under your tree? You lucky thing! There's nothing under mine yet but on Christmas morning once the big man has been that will change ;-) I bet all those rehearsals were worth it. I'm glad you're really enjoying it. A busy few nights ahead then? xxx

Had another busy morning. After getting Ross off to school, I headed to the supermarket to buy 2 tins of roses for a wreath I was asked to do. I eventually found them after driving around 5 supermarkets!! I didn't realise there was a shortage lol. It drove me bonkers. When I eventually got home...

Was working from 9.15-9.15 today so didn't really do anything today except work. I forgot to take a photo of my dinner, but it wasn't anything fancy, just some braising steak. Breakfast 3pp 2 alpen bars Lunch 5pp Boots shapers goats cheese & red quinoa salad 5pp (was ok, wouldn't have it...

Had a busy day today running around here there and everywhere. Planned to do more of my hampers but never got time. As I was working last night I didn't get to class but I intended to go to my leaders other class which was on at 7. Not been at that class for ages but when I double checked...

Fantastic!! What a feeling that must be :-) A good excuse to go shopping then! Next do a next day delivery if you don't have time between now and Friday if that helps xxx

I thought I was bad!! lol. I had another clearout today, I got rid of jumpers, cardigans & blouses that are too big for me. There is now plenty of space in the wardrobe for new clothes. I had just over 3/4 of the wardrobe and Hubby had the rest poor soul lol. I still have to sort out my...

When it comes to shops I'm a nightmare, I Shouldn't be allowed out at times. I did well today though :-) I bought myself thick black tights (to go with my dress) a pair of black leggings and a onesie for a present and a baby outfit for a girl at work who's just had a baby. That's it, quite proud...

Thanks Libby :-) I had my sons school Christmas concert this morning, brings a tear to the eye!! I'm just spending today catching up on things. Nipped into the city for some last minute bits & bobs. My shopping is complete but it doesn't stop me from picking up more!! Im a nightmare lol. Hope...

Cornetto, yummy!! When does the panto start? xx

The trick is not to cut the potatoes too thick. If you do, the outside becomes overcooked and mushy while the insides are still a bit hard. Cutting the potato thinner gives an even cook. I weigh my potatoes raw first then divide by 3 then add 1pp for oil x

Didn't make class tonight as I was back shift. A quiet day at work (thankfully) off tomorrow so going to try catch up with my Hampers Breakfast 4pp 2 weetabix cereal bars Lunch 9pp Extra thick bread ham & cheese spread sandwich Dinner 12pp Left over Nando's chicken from last nights dinner...

Wow, that is SUPERB!!! well done :-) I'd be well happy getting this at Christmas. I'm sure the recipient will adore it. You must be really pleased. Brilliant :-D xxx

I like them. I find chippy chips too greasy and limp for my liking but actifry make them more crispy and not greasy whatsoever. 1 tablespoon of oil is 4pp but between 3 of us I count it as 1pp. The hot air is what cooks them so they are like a dry fry if you know what I mean but the chips aren't...

Menu looks lovely, I'd struggle to choose just one thing as there are a few things I know I would love!!! You have such a hectic social life just now, I can't keep up lol xxx

How was your day today Libby? xx

I did thank you. I made 4 chocolate wreaths today so even though I've been sitting on my behind, I've not been totally idle lol xx

Had a lovely relaxing Sunday. That's how Sundays should be :-) Breakfast 6pp Oats so simple golden syrup 4pp Milk 2pp Lunch 10pp Baked potato 6pp Beans 4pp Dinner 16pp Chicken with nandos seasoning 7pp Potato 5pp Oil (for actifry) Corn cobette 2pp Coleslaw 1pp Curried coleslaw 1pp Snacks...

Hey Nikki, hope you are well, good to see you back :-) I've never been to Menorca but I bet it's fab!! Gives you something to look forward to once Christmas is over xx

Thanks Libby, I've adjusted my totals, I find it hard pointing Chinese xx

Sorry to hear about Nikas hamster, its so hard losing a pet, they are part of the family. Big hugs to you all xxx

Thank you. A second opinion always helps that's why I asked :-) Chinese is so hard to point, that'll be why ww'ers don't have it on esource. I did read somewhere on this forum that a takeaway portion is bigger than a restaurant portion so you should double it. Confusing eh?

Put my tree up tonight so that's something else done. I have a train that runs round a track on the tree, I love it!! Breakfast 4pp 2 weetabix 3pp Milk 2pp Lunch 11pp Greggs mexican chicken oval bite Dinner 16pp Chinese take away - special chow mein. I've pointed this at 20pp, anyone got...

You have Florida to focus on, so we'll both be beach belles and not beached whales lol. We can flaunt our new figures :-D xxx

Your dress is gorgeous!! Very girly & so pretty, just like you :-) xxx

You'll be there in no time. You're lucky that it doesn't catch up with you lol. Your weight loss is slow and steady every week. That's great, good luck for the week ahead xxx

Thank you :-) I'm looking at Majorca. A guy at work went to Alcudia to a Hotel called Club Mac. He said it was the best holiday he's ever had and he's well travelled. There are 3 hotels based around a waterpark, Club Mac is one of those Hotels. It looks fab for Ross. As he's an only child we...

Awww, you say such lovely things :-D yep, bring on the sales!! Been looking at holidays for the summer, really fed up of these horrible cold, dark miserable days and nights. It will give me something to focus on - me in a bikini lol. Hilarious!!!! xxx

Go break a leg Libby!! All the best xxx

Wow, you can do it!! I think I need to eat what you're eating, sounds fab lol. Well done, how far away from the 11's are you? You must be close to ww'ers target are you not? 4 or 5 pounds away if memory serves me right or is it letting me down again!! xxx

Cookies & cream Kit Kats are amazing. You'll need the chocolate for energy to get through those rehearsals!! Good luck xxx

So, today after work I had a little browse around the local shops and saw nothing!! Its a small town with a few high street names but just small stores. I'm on the lookout for some new clothes, ones that fit as I feel like a bit of a hobo with the ones I'm wearing! I think I need to wait until...

Haha thats because we both think alike!!!! Planning is the key and you have it sussed so thats half the battle xxx

Same here. My friends all seem to have other things on so its difficult to try & arrange meet ups. Im the same I suppose with work commitments, but I dont have a brilliant exciting social life. That sounds sad, I know, but you know what I mean. I don't go out pubbing & clubbing every weekend...

Draw a line and start again. You get weighed tomorrow so once you step off those scales thats you starting afresh. The meals out you can deal with, just take one at a time. If you lose weight, fantastic, if you don't, nothing unexpected, just start again. Good luck xxx

When the holiday comes we'll be needing it. I always find that things get really manic and there aren't enough hours in the day then late Christmas Eve I can chill and start to relax. Only 18 sleeps!!! :-) xxx

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/6744/Butter-Buds Lakeland is a store that sells all kinds of cooking/baking items. I love it

Sounds like you have had a delicious couple of days!! A blow out once in a while won't do you any harm. It's that time of year when we are surrounded by all sorts of tempting goodies. Will power exists to a certain extent but sometimes those limits are pushed. I bet it was worth it though :-) xxx

Thank you :-D For my mash I use skimmed milk and butter buds which I bought from Lakeland. It's a powder you sprinkle onto your food and it gives it a buttery taste. I use 3 sachets for 0pp's!! My potatoes weighed 200g which is 4pp's, butter buds 0pp's & milk from my allowance earlier on in the...

Im fine thanks, so glad its Friday. Long lie tomorrow!! I cant believe its just over 2 weeks to Christmas. Where has the year gone? I'll put the dress on & get someone to take a photo and I'll post it later. Hows things with you? xxx

I love the dress, not what I thought I would go for tbh! I like the babybel as it's stringy like mozzarella though I find if it's over cooked it tends to go rubbery :-) Hope all is well with you, have a lovely weekend xx

Not been on this much over the last few days but I intend to change that! Getting up at 5 each morning has taken it's toll and as the week went on, the less energy I had. A quick summary of my meals for the last few days- Wednesday 33pp Special k yogurty & milk 7pp Costa chicken, rocket...

Love this!! Enjoy xx

Thank you :-) Well done on the dresses, that's fabulous :-D it certainly gives you a boost doesn't it? Hope you have a good day too x

Went shopping today and bought myself a dress for Christmas day :-) I have been looking for a while but nothing caught my eye. Today, I was in luck. What is wrong with me, thats 2 dresses I've bought within a matter of months. I NEVER wear dresses!!! Its amazing what losing some weight can do...

Hope Rog has a great day today, good luck sent his way xx

Have a lovely day xx

Mine went a bit haywire the other day too. I switched my phone on, opened the app and had no dailies and that was first thing in the morning! I closed it all down, restarted my app and everything was fine after that xxx

Thanks Libby, here's to another week!! :-) xxx

Wonder what the pasta pots are like....hmmm! My leader also said there was a third 'face' but it hasn't been revealed who it is yet. They certainly like to keep us in suspense!! Your weight loss is steady, which is healthy and not erratic. Not long to go now!! xxx

Thank you :-D So it's not just me then!! The human body is a strange machine. You're still hitting the average which is fab, well done, a brilliant loss :-)

Was up at 5 this morning to battle my way into work but the roads were actually fine. The ploughs had cleared the roads and pavements so they were clear enough. The snow was wet and slushy thank goodness. Got another silver 7 so that's me now got 7 of them. Just 3 to go!!! Breakfast 5pp 2...

Apparently Patsy Kensit is also a new launch face for ww'ers. Looking at the bigger picture, I know I am averaging out, it's just that when you've been angelic all week, jump on those scales then be told you have sts or put on it's so disheartening. The trick is not to let it get me down when...

I lost 4!!!! I really don't understand whats going on with my body right now. My weight has been really erratic as I am putting half a pound on one week or sts then losing 4 or 4 & 1/2 the next. My leader says its fluid and shes not concerned as it balances out. She says the scales don't lie...

Cake sounds delicious. I love chocolate cake. I think I need you to take me shopping, you seems to have an eye for a bargain. You got a lot for only £55!! Have a good weekend Libby xxx

Well done on the weight loss, that's fab!! You have done amazingly well. Your tree is lovely, as is your wallpaper, you have good taste :-) Have a good week, I'm so glad things are on the up for you xxx

Haven't been on this properly for last couple of days as its been manic!! After work yesterday I went to nandos then George Square which is in Glasgow city centre to see the christmas lights & ice skating. I didn't get home until 11.30pm. Today I was working 10-10 but came out to a snow filled...

Haha me too!!! xx

It's December!!! Where has time gone? I took this photo yesterday which means........its now 24 sleeps!!!! Excited?? Oh yes!!! xx

A dieters nightmare lol. Well done for being so disciplined :-) When are we sending the secret santa presents to our recipients? I've bought mine but wondered when are we posting them? Have a lovely weekend and try to relax!! xxx

Mixed emotions eh? Stressed, tearful, joyful, relief and thats just in one day!! Good luck for the future Mrs, really happy for you :-D xxx

I am gubbed!!!! Arrived at my son's school at 9am and left when the bell rang at 3pm. Got Ross, raced off to Asda, back home, made dinner, wolfed it down, ironed work shirts for the next 3 days then raced back up to the school to lay out the cakes on the cake stall. Yes, I got put on the flaming...

Happy, happy, happy!!! :-D :-D :-D you so deserve a break. Enjoy your celebrations tonight and of course, some quality sleep!! I bet it'll be the best Christmas present this year, plus the fact you have a new figure this Christmas too ;-) Hopefully we'll see more of you on here now too xxxx

Fantastic!!! Well done, you're doing so well. Keep up the good work and I hope you have another fab week xx

Wow, I couldn't have put that better myself moonwatcher, very well said!! Libby, every single word is true, you are a fantastic person, but you take too much on and try to please too many people. You need more Libby time xxxx

Oh please do and try and get some sleep tonight xxxx

Made mini shortbread stars and little empire biscuits for the school fete tomorrow then ran off to work!! Phew! I'll be glad when Tuesday comes when I can have a proper day off. Of course, I had to try a biscuit before I unleash them to the public, just to make sure they are ok lol. Breakfast...

Thank you chick, hope you have a lovely day tomorrow too ;-) xxxx

I've missed you!!!!! Fingers, toes, arms, legs and eyes are all crossed :-) will be thinking about you tomorrow xxxx

No sorry I don't. There will be loads online :-) good luck xxx

I've just realised, is it a gingerbread biscuit as in gingerbread man you're after or the gingerbread cake/loaf you're looking for? xxx

Works fine, its just everything else I'm trying to juggle in between that's driving me nuts lol. Gingerbread 125g Butter 125g Brown sugar 125g Golden syrup 125g Treacle 150ml Milk 225g Plain flour 3 teaspoons Ground ginger 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon Bicarbonate of soda 1...

I did have one little krispie square. I had to try them out first before I unleash them to the public lol. I cut them into little 1 & 1/2 inch squares then popped 5 into each bag. There was one spare so I calculated the pp's for the whole recipe then divided it by how many squares I cut...

Started baking this morning for my sons school Christmas fete. I made choco mallow bites and a biscuit dough. I'll cut & bake the dough tomorrow. I usually make loads of stuff but this year, unfortunately my shifts Haven't helped and I just don't have the time. I've done what I can. I'm also...

I know you're right but it doesn't stop the feeling of disappointment. Onwards & upwards!! Hope things have calmed down a bit at your end. Have a lovely day xxx

Back shift today so I thought I would update my diary now rather than later. Breakfast 5pp 2 shredded wheat 4pp Milk 1pp Lunch 9pp Ham sandwich 8pp Slim a soup 1pp Dinner 11pp Meatballs 5pp & pasta 6pp In my plastic tub to reheat in microwave later Snack 2pp Boots yogurt & blueberry bar (I...

That's the one!! I substituted prawns for chicken. it was really delicious :-)

Oh dear!! Lets hope the antibiotics have kicked in for the party. I think that health is taken for granted. We wake up, get on with our day and don't think anything of it. It's not until you don't feel well that you realise and appreciate your health! Hope you feel better soon Nikki xxx