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  1. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Hi Mel. How are you? X
  2. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Stuff on YouTube so will have a go at some
  3. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    The repetitive nature of each 20 minutes. The way he copies and pastes all the way through so you have to listen to the same cheesy lines over and over. I get bored very easily and also need someone to kick me up the bum. If only I could afford a personal trainer :(
  4. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    I find Ryan very boring to be honest and need to find another programme without spending money. Any suggestions?
  5. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Hi all. I must start again. Going on a Caribbean cruise on 10th January and I have more blubber than a blue whale :(
  6. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Me neither. Cant get motivated :( Sent from my GT-I9505 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  7. Chelsea Lou

    Tinnitus.........do you suffer? How do you cope?

    I know what you mean about the panic....sometimes I get really breathless just thinking about all the years ahead with not knowing silence. Really ought to see about some CBT / coping mechanisms.
  8. Chelsea Lou

    Tinnitus.........do you suffer? How do you cope?

    Hi tweetiepie, I have had all the tests carried out and they can find no cause..........it started the day after dental treatment (this treatment took two months where the dentist kept cocking it up) so Doctor thinks that could have been the cause. Perhaps the constant drilling noise did...
  9. Chelsea Lou

    Tinnitus.........do you suffer? How do you cope?

    Ah, I understand. Mine fills my head but doesn't affect my ears apart from sometimes when I am lying in bed at night and get a kind of throbbing noise in my right ear. It doesn't usually last long though. I had to go and see a new GP last week about something unrelated and when I told her about...
  10. Chelsea Lou

    Tinnitus.........do you suffer? How do you cope?

    Hi Chevvy. What is bilateral tinnitus? Can't believe there are so many different types!! Love that fact that you can tell you are alive and breathing because of hearing the noises.......did make me smile. Hope everyone is as well as can be expected. Despite all the bells, whistles and bangs...
  11. Chelsea Lou

    Tinnitus.........do you suffer? How do you cope?

    Yes, saw GP and had loads of tests there, saw various specialists at the hospital, brain scans, TMJ was considered a possible cause. Bottom line is they could find no reason for it and I have to spend the rest of my life with it. Right now it is really loud. Tired and dehydrated has possibly not...
  12. Chelsea Lou

    Tinnitus.........do you suffer? How do you cope?

    Thanks Kay. It really is a horrible affliction. Mine goes up several notches when stressed, tired or hungover. Hard to eliminate all 3 of those from my life. Daresay I could do without the alcohol though. A fellow sufferer told me that keeping fully hydrated was the key for her. Reduced the...
  13. Chelsea Lou

    My "fad/crash diet rehab" diary - 2 stone gone, 3 to go

    You have done so well and I have no doubt that you will continue to do so. You sound like you are very determined and got your head in the right place. Really impressed that you are thinking and planning so far ahead with holidays etc. Holidays are always an excuse to over-indulge, gain a stone...
  14. Chelsea Lou

    Tinnitus.........do you suffer? How do you cope?

    I have suffered from tinnitus - a high pitched ringing in my head - since July 2011 and sometimes I can ignore it, other times I feel like I am going mad and get panic attacks at the thought that this is with me for the rest of my life. I would love to hear from any fellow sufferers and see if...
  15. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    I had a little venture out at lunchtime and the backs of my thighs are a tad sore, which is good as it means that I have engaged some muscles ;) I couldn't do many of the half-getups last night so that would explain why my abdomen isn't feeling very sore. I hate having a floppy core...when I got...
  16. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    ​I felt quite energised after my core last night, so much so that I may have a little go on Wk 1 Resistance tonight and then Cardio on Sunday. How is everyone else feeling?
  17. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Sorry that you are having a bad day. Another day tomorrow, full of possibilities :D
  18. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Hi, yes I followed the whole programme for 6 weeks a couple of years ago and the difference to my body was staggering. I can't begin to tell you. I actually saw a body emerge that I hadn't seen for years, since before I had children. I moved house, had to lodge with a friend/work colleague of...
  19. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Well done for starting. I was so tired last night. I didn't get back from my daughter's until late so will do my Wk 1 core tonight. I took my measurements this morning and have to say that my statistics are not very vital!!! It has made me take real stock to be honest, rather than the numbers on...
  20. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    I will definitely be using my lighter one, then hopefully after 6 weeks of using that and then switching to the heavier one, I will start to see some real changes. I forgot that I am going to my daughter's straight from work to spend a few hours with her and usually I would put off start date...
  21. Chelsea Lou

    My "fad/crash diet rehab" diary - 2 stone gone, 3 to go

    How dare they indeed lol. Just when you think you have some kind of a plan as well :/ I just think you should carry on doing what you are doing, no pressure on yourself otherwise - if you are anything like me - it will be counter-productive. 1.5lbs per week is definitely do-able and shouldn't be...
  22. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Week 1 core for me tomorrow then. Probably start off with the 5lb kettle instead of the 10....seeing as how I haven't lifted one for over a year. Will have to remember to weigh myself tomorrow morning and do measurements. I will add these to my signature (yikes!!) and these will hopefully change...
  23. Chelsea Lou

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Oh gawd, probably TMI coming up regarding the question Jess posed about the P **N issue. I never liked it and never liked the fact that the OH watched it. Tried a couple of times to watch it together to spice things up a bit but it didn't work for me and made me feel pretty dirty and rotten to...
  24. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Count me in as well. Can't start tonight though as have made plans but will start week 1 core tomorrow :D Be nice to see this thread buzzing again....it used to be a great place
  25. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    I haven't been on this thread for a couple of years. I found it so inspiring and bought a KB and Ryan's dvd set and religiously followed the programme and started to see some amazing results. Life sort of got in the way and I got out of the habit and my two KB's are just statement pieces on the...
  26. Chelsea Lou

    My "fad/crash diet rehab" diary - 2 stone gone, 3 to go

    I am sure hubby will notice a big difference when he comes home - probably walk right past you. When I lost all my weight back in 2009 on the Cambridge, it was a good stone off before anyone really noticed then all of a sudden it was like "wow, haven't you lost tons of weight?" I got told I was...
  27. Chelsea Lou

    My "fad/crash diet rehab" diary - 2 stone gone, 3 to go

    Go into your account/settings/who can see my stuff and it will give you lots of options. x
  28. Chelsea Lou

    My "fad/crash diet rehab" diary - 2 stone gone, 3 to go

    You always find with bullies/control freaks that they project all the things they hate about themselves onto other people. She is obviously very unhappy about the way she looks and is trying to deflect that onto you. I almost feel sorry for her. Such a sad person having to take such an interest...
  29. Chelsea Lou

    My "fad/crash diet rehab" diary - 2 stone gone, 3 to go

    What a dreadful way for a supposed adult to behave!! She sounds like a very bitter and jealous person who probably can't cope with the fact that her children like you and the welcome you give them when they come and stay with you so she can only attack your weight. Thing is, pretty soon she...
  30. Chelsea Lou

    My "fad/crash diet rehab" diary - 2 stone gone, 3 to go

    I have mfp and might give that a go. Thanks :) Sent from my GT-I9505 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  31. Chelsea Lou

    My "fad/crash diet rehab" diary - 2 stone gone, 3 to go

    A holiday sounds fab and something to aim for. Well done on hauling back that small gain. I have been following slimming world for 12 days now and lost a measly 1lb for all my efforts. Feeling really cheesed off :(
  32. Chelsea Lou

    My "fad/crash diet rehab" diary - 2 stone gone, 3 to go

    That's fantastic that you really thought about it all and saved the day and possibly the week. My problem has always been just the same. One naughty thing and then the sod if fairy taps me on the shoulder and I end up blowing it big time, feeling a failure and giving up!!! I will remind myself...
  33. Chelsea Lou

    My "fad/crash diet rehab" diary - 2 stone gone, 3 to go

    Hi there........hope you don't mind me popping my head round the door :) Just wanted to say that I can relate to absolutely everything you have said, apart from the fact that I haven't re-gained the 2.5 stones I lost on CD, just (?) 1.9 stones!!!! It totally screwed with my head and like you...
  34. Chelsea Lou

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    Thanks girls. It makes me so mad. If men had to endure a fraction of the pain of labour they would all be doing their "dying duck in a thunderstorm" act. How dare any man feel qualified to comment and pass judgement. Giving birth is bloody hard and it hurts. Boot in the cahoonies would perhaps...
  35. Chelsea Lou

    Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

    All this and just when I thought John had really stepped up to the plate *sigh* The midwife that was on duty when we arrived tried to explain to Jess about her options and that she thought she was coping really well. She wasn't trying to talk her out of an epidural but explaining that it was...
  36. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    ​Wow, a lot has happened to you then. I bet you will look gorgeous in your dress. Hope you post up loads of photos x
  37. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    ​Good to see you SB. How have you been? You are still tiny I see x
  38. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    ​I am in just such a rut Jess, what with the job and spending so much time on my own. Just manically trying to tread water. I need some direction but Lord knows where it is going to come from. Need some oomph and quickly!! xx
  39. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    All I am doing is having a lurk at the moment. I just cannot get my head around any kind of diet at the moment and I don't know why. Keep looking on here for inspiration and there is plenty of that but it is not registering with me for some reason. We are just a few weeks away from Spring...
  40. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    I'm here Jess, just lurking for the time being as not got a lot of positive diety things to talk about at the moment :( xxx
  41. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Thanks Trisha.......my Trisha is well on the road to recovery. Hope you are ok sweetie? xx
  42. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Thanks Bev.........certainly out of both ends. I thought I would be 5 - 6 lbs down this morning. Nope........not a ruddy ounce!!! xx
  43. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Hi, all good news re my niece. I got a text from her OH this morning to say that she was now at home. On the night she was rushed in as an emergency she was going to take a sleeping pill as she was in so much pain. Surgeon said that had she taken that pill she would have delayed getting to...
  44. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Well, the good news is that my niece is out of danger and on a regular ward now. She is still under observation but getting better. What a turnaround from Monday. We really did think we were going to lose her as she was critical, on a ventilator and in the highest ICU. My eating was atrocious...
  45. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Been awful Trish and I have explained in brief on your thread. Took consolation in food. Lots of it and all rubbish and I am feeling ashamed of myself to be honest. Awful, awful, awful!!! I will bounce back though - bounce being the operative word xx
  46. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Blimmin' heck!! Two weeks of partying........I definitely couldn't cope with that!. Well, 19:11 BST and I have been very good all day up until now. I have one more shake to have. Two shakes during the day and tuna with some salad leaves for dinner. Hopefully the scales will start to go down. How...
  47. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Thanks for the inspirational words Mel. Much appreciated x Life eh Bev? Rightio, you're on.. surely even I can manage 16lbs in 27 weeks!!! Head down and back on it tomorrow........today is a bit too late unfortunately. Oops :( Thanks Jess, I will do that...........love you lots xxx Hello...
  48. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Oooh er, a private challenge........trouble is, I've lost my diet head over the last few days. Long story short. Life 'happened' nothing major but left me feeling like FML!!! I took it out on a pile of carbs. Must get back into the zone. So what is the challenge Bev? How many lbs? How many weeks...
  49. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    So glad the party went well and that you had a good time. The thing is with your little gain...........it might take you a bit longer but you have reached goal before and maintained for a long time, so you know that you can do it. I have never had that luxury of getting to target...I always...
  50. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Week 1 hasn't been perfect but I have lost 5lbs. Also 1" off bust, 1" off waist, 1" off hips, 1" off thighs and .5" off arms. So far, so good. How is everyone else doing?
  51. Chelsea Lou

    Summer has now gone,time to shift my excess stone before xmas! Who will join me??

    Day 5 for me.......struggled a bit for the first few days. Migraine on day 2 which kind of melted into the CD headache. Had some food yesterday but not much. Been 100% today though and the hunger has finally abated somewhat. Hopefully it will be onwards and downwards from here.
  52. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Day 5 and yesterday was a real trial. Had a migraine on Sunday which pretty much floored me until yesterday and my body/brain was screaming out for hot food. Gave into it but only slightly and reckon I came in at about 1,000 cals for the day so not too much damage done. Today I have had 2...
  53. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Hi everyone, hope we are all doing well. Day 3 for me today. WI last Saturday at 161 lbs and today the scales said 157.9 lbs. So a 3lb loss for the first two days. Very pleased to see the scales drop down into the 150s. I got struck down with a migraine yesterday morning......hell...and I am...
  54. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Lol Bev, not stuck as they had dropped to 159.7 this morning!!!!!!!!! Anything to do with head/throat/chest seems to be my Achilles heel. Ears, sinuses, tonsillitis, etc etc. Dreading the winter colds as it always affects sinuses and eventually I cave in and go to the Doc's for anti b's. How...
  55. Chelsea Lou

    Summer has now gone,time to shift my excess stone before xmas! Who will join me??

    Hi, I get my packs tomorrow and will make a start on Saturday. Aim to have 3 packs per day plus a small tin of tuna and a bit of greenery should I feel the need. Water is my downfall as I can only either drink it hot or have sparkling. Will need to go to the supermarket tomorrow and stock up on...
  56. Chelsea Lou

    Summer has now gone,time to shift my excess stone before xmas! Who will join me??

    Hi Purple Flower, I am starting this weekend and would love to buddy up. I need to lose 20lbs and would love to have that off in time for Christmas. Have you already started on CD? If so how is it going? BTW your losses so far are amazing. Well done!!
  57. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Yay on receiving the shakes. Bet you can't wait to get started.....or have you already? Good luck We most certainly can KC and you are doing it already......I notice your ticker has got some new numbers on it. Congratulations. So pleased and proud of you xxx Well, scales are still holding...
  58. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Morning all, and what a brilliant start to the working week it isn't!!! A ten minute journey to work turned into 45 minutes owing to 3-way traffic control that caused absolute mayhem all around the area. Of course, I am the first person my colleagues/visitors to the site see and everyone had to...
  59. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    You are doing well to maintain Trisha. I think S&S would be a good plan, if you are anything like me and need to have choice taken away for a while. Good luck with whatever you decide to do x Morning Mel, you are not alone with letting things get out of hand....we have all done it but the...
  60. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Morning ladies.........I'm still here. Scales are still at 160lbs so at least managing to maintain until I get my supplies, hopefully next Monday. Hope everyone is doing ok. Not too impressed with the weather, not cold but soooooooooooo grey. I would rather a cold, crisp but sunny day myself. I...
  61. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Thanks babe x Sent from my GT-I9100 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  62. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Thanks Mel although I fear that if I don't gain control now then I will be back to Feb 2009 weight soon!! Thanks KC......getting there and floating around the boards here is certainly helping get my head straight and prepared xx Thanks GE....I shall aim for a big reduction in carbs for the...
  63. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    So, 10 days until D-Day and determined to either stay at 160 or try and get below that figure by a couple of lbs. Considering Friday night involved alcohol and food hasn't been particularly good I can't complain. Planning to low-carb in the few days leading up to starting CD, which will...
  64. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Just stepped onto scales and still 160lbs. Pleased with that as things arent getting worse whilst waiting for D Day. Hurry up 30th!!! Sent from my GT-I9100 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  65. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    ​Aaah but is it not a bigger failure not to try???? xxx
  66. Chelsea Lou

    The passage of time - will you use it?

    A much needed kick up the rear.....thank you for this post Andy. I hope things are good for you
  67. Chelsea Lou

    Back on Minimins after a long break - and a change of diet! :-)

    I holidayed in Majorca once, Alcudia. Loved it and it must be a fab place to live. So how often are you here/over there?
  68. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    How I can relate to the eating things we don't even like...some kinda crazy eh? As to your diary...why not start another in the Gold section? Its more secure in there and gradually your old diary will drop off the radar.... at least that way you won't be restricted to any kind of diet. You might...
  69. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Thanks Trisha x He was just bearing his soul. Just too much and I think he has removed a lot of it now.... I have loads of sympathy for your black eye, it just sounds funny. If it is any consolation I am deaf in my right ear today. Tried to coax out some water that got in there whilst washing...
  70. Chelsea Lou

    Back on Minimins after a long break - and a change of diet! :-)

    So where else do you live?:) Somewhere exotic I hope
  71. Chelsea Lou

    Back on Minimins after a long break - and a change of diet! :-)

    Hi Jacey, just a quick hello so that I am now subscribed. Do you still live near me in Cam?
  72. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    It is distressing, especially for the children but at the end of the day the last thing I would want, as a parent, if for any of my children to be unhappy and if she really is that unhappy - which in turn makes them all unhappy - then better she cuts him loose so that he can find someone who...
  73. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Oh Bev, reading through your diary at the moment is like reading a script to a soap. Horrendous run of luck you are having at the moment and I am really not smiling at the thought of you head-butting the loo...honest. Like I've told you on several occasions though you really ought to take more...
  74. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    I shall still be here KC and may come back to FB in a while but having such an intimate family moment being played out in public like this...well I just don't want to be seeing and reading it. I'll be here though :D ​How are you anyway? xxx
  75. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    The one with the twins is DD2. They have known each other since they were 7 and he is like a son to me.......very sad. Daughter is fine (ish) as it is she that doesn't love him anymore. I start my VLCD on 30th and can't wait to get back some sort of control to be honest.
  76. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Morning everyone. Hope you all have had lovely weekends. Mine started off well but unfortunately descended into a rather major upset. My DD1 has called time on her 12 year marriage. It only happened yesterday and SIL decided to play out the whole scenario via FB, with songs, poems etc etc and it...
  77. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source Hi - I'm back. Just stopped in to say hello

    Hi Jacey, often wondered where you'd got to. So sorry about your brother and all your other major stuff. Have you got a diary going that I could subscribe to?
  78. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    I am fine Jess..........feeling very Fridayish and if I get another call from a moron I will thcweam and thcweam til I'm thick!!! I well remember the pain of having my uterus stretched...horrible cramps and you think of all sorts of horrendous thoughts. Don't worry honey, only another 22+ weeks...
  79. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Hiya GE. I have had the S & S products before and didn't like them as much as CD to be honest, apart from the bars, which I scoffed far too many of!!! Hope you are having a fab Friday.......now that you have dealt with all your animals lol xx
  80. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source Hi - I'm back. Just stopped in to say hello

    Hi, I remember you from way back when. How is it going? I am a CD returner too *groans* :D
  81. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source My weekly results so far...

    My flabber is well and truly ghasted!!! Well done. Your diary is very inspirational
  82. Chelsea Lou

    week 1 weigh in

    Well done, brilliant loss. You must be so pleased
  83. Chelsea Lou

    12 weeks - 5 stone lighter

    Amazing weight loss........congratulations. Gobsmacked doesn't even cover it!! How much do you want/need to lose to get to your target?
  84. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    I am feeling kinda excited being back here and catching up with some old friends.........and hoping I make some new ones. Going to give this a real go from 30th, when I can get my CD products but just trying to be mindful up until then :)
  85. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Hi Trisha, we cross posted on Katy's thread. Nice to be back. How are things with you?
  86. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Afternoon Bev... we had a fab holiday thank you. We were right out in the sticks and too hot to do very much, plus Bob was a bit iffy with driving on the wrong side of the road so he didn't really want to venture too far in the car!! Yes, it is true that I have gained but over the 4 years since...
  87. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    ​Hi Jess, thanks for having faith in me. Can't believe that I am still 1.5 stones lighter than in February 2009, so its not been all bad for the last 4 years....until you take into account that I was just 4lbs from goal in May 2009!!! No worries, just have to knuckle down, get on with it and...
  88. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    ​I think you do it under the change statistics thingy on the left hand side under your avatar?? Also edit signature where you can put all your achievements/goals. So pleased that you are working towards getting started xxx
  89. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Well, I bit the bullet this morning and not as bad as I feared. 11-6 or 160 lbs, so 20lbs to goal. I found my original CD card this morning and I gave out the wrong stats. I thought I had started in 2009 at 13-8 when I was actually 12-13 (181 lbs) which means that I have managed to keep 1.5...
  90. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Thanks KC......good to see you on here :) xxx
  91. Chelsea Lou

    Step 1 Sole Source + Paradise lost, regained yadda yadda...back to try again

    Hi all, I originally started CD waaaaaaaayyyy back in Feb 2009 and went from 13-8 to 10-4 and got to within touching distance of my goal weight of 10 stones and then....well...panicked :eek: Not sure why that happened however I have spent the last 3.5 years gaining, losing, gaining...
  92. Chelsea Lou

    My Journey to Mummyhood and 'Me'

    Hey, mummy has found you :) Keep going sweetie. You will probably get a whoosh on those pesky scales in a day or so. xxxx
  93. Chelsea Lou

    Linda's JUDDD Diary...

    Hi Linda, couldn't help but have an alarm bell ring in my head reading the above. It sounds a bit like gallstones to me, especially given the amount of cream/fatty foods you consumed. When I had my attacks, after 5 months on CD, it felt like a heart attack and several blue light trips in an...
  94. Chelsea Lou

    Wacky film titles...how one letter can make a difference!

    ​Louse at the end of the street
  95. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Hi CLS, I have left a message on your Success story thread but have to say again that you look absolutely fabulous. Well done on all you have achieved. As for a grandson called Ryan......hmm, not sure about that one lol!!! Really need to get motivated to start swinging again.....reading your...
  96. Chelsea Lou

    Cat Lover Sue's Year of Change - Because I'm Worth It!! - UPDATE!

    ​Hi Cat Lover, I haven't been around on here for ages and just wanted to say what a wonderful and inspiring story you tell. Your pictures are amazing. Many congratulations to you...you look fantastic!!! xx
  97. Chelsea Lou

    Linda's JUDDD Diary...

    ​Great result Linda. Have a wonderful time at Alton Towers xx
  98. Chelsea Lou

    Linda's JUDDD Diary...

    Fabulous loss Linda. Fabulous shoes also :-) Have a fab time in London and the Paralympics. Jess and I went to the Olympics football at Wembley and the atmosphere in London and at the venue was really special. So glad I managed to be a part of it all. xxx
  99. Chelsea Lou

    Linda's JUDDD Diary...

    Afternoon Linda, just thought I would report in to tell you that I lost 3lbs on my first week of JUDDDing. Very pleased with that. How are things with you? xx
  100. Chelsea Lou

    Linda's JUDDD Diary...

    Ok, I am going to give it a go. Starting tomorrow. I will have shakes and milk allowance for coffee/tea and see how I go :D I was weighed in on Monday by my CDC and I was 10.12 and I would dearly love to shift half a stone in time for my cruise in 17 days time :eek: Do you think this would be...
  101. Chelsea Lou

    Linda's JUDDD Diary...

    Hah!!! I've found your little hidey place Linda!!! So how is this JUDDDing going for you? I've been having a little read at the diaries and it has got me wondering if I should go for it. I still have quite a few CD packs left so could use those on the DDs. What do you reckon? Glad your grandson...
  102. Chelsea Lou

    The diary of a (not so-Little)Sausage

    Fabulous post Little Sausage......your happiness shines out from the page :D Marvellous stuff!!! x
  103. Chelsea Lou

    CD AND ME :O )

    Hi Sarah-Lou, so sorry to read about your brother. Such a terrible time for you and your family and you have my sincere sympathies. Big hug to you xxxx
  104. Chelsea Lou

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Hmmmmm, I'll have to get my thinking cap on :rolleyes:
  105. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Acupuncture is what is needed lovey...... soothe your worried mind ;)
  106. Chelsea Lou

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    What a little cracker!!! Congratulations, you must be so proud (and relieved). So sorry things were a bit frantic in the end but enjoy your new bubs x
  107. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    ...but really Steve, how was the drive home?????? :confused: :D I know what you mean about this country grinding to a halt when there is a sprinkling of the white stuff. Heathrow airport can't cope with a couple of inches. Madness!!! In the US they get three feet dumped on them and they still...
  108. Chelsea Lou

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Hi Gail, hope you have recovered from Saturday.....you've been awfully quiet :confused: Lovely to finally meet you and all the other girlies (and boy) and hope we can do it all again very soon......apart from the cold, brrrrrr xxx
  109. Chelsea Lou

    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Morning Dawn, the photos look fab and can't believe it was only two days ago.......seems like ages now :( Hope you are having a good day today xx
  110. Chelsea Lou

    MinnieMel is nolonger considers herself a CDer. One final post.

    Mel, I personally think you have made a very sensible decision. It is so hard to get back to that 'golden' time on VLCD, I have struggled and failed to get back to that place, so have many others and it just messes with you head in the end. Sensible food and some exercise thrown in for good...
  111. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Hi everyone *skulks into the diary* I've not swung for about 10 days now :eek: but I have been walking a lot, so not entirely a slob :D Did half a session of Resistance last night and it near on killed me :( :o Serves me right for not keeping up with it. I have just felt so tired. Long story...
  112. Chelsea Lou

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    That's novel Bev, I have a chin under my chin :eek: :8855:
  113. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Don't worry ginlin, he'll probably run off any excesses ;) think Benny Hill chasing scantily clad women and you will be on the right track :8855:
  114. Chelsea Lou

    MinnieMel is nolonger considers herself a CDer. One final post.

    Poor Mel and your horrible CDC. When Jess and I first started CD in 2009 we were so lucky that the one I chose was perfect in every way. She was so supportive, spent loads of time with us, did CBT with us - we had the works. She used to say we were her Stars and we lost 2.5 stones each with her...
  115. Chelsea Lou

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Afternoon Gail, hope all is good with you. Counting down the days until Saturday. Jess and I are really looking forward to it :D xxx
  116. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    :sigh: Life will never be the same again..............:cry:
  117. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    :confused::confused::confused:
  118. Chelsea Lou

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Claire.......your emotions must be going through the wringer right now. Big hug xx
  119. Chelsea Lou

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    :D + :D + :eek:
  120. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Bev, we could have divvied it up between us :D
  121. Chelsea Lou

    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Me too......can't wait to hear that he has arrived safe and sound :) x
  122. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Neither are his cycling shorts :8855:
  123. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    You tell him Dawn........men pah!!! So bloody impatient, never satisfied, always moaning......Jeez I couldn't eat a whole one ;) :D
  124. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Well, for once it wasn't me :D ;)
  125. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    I'm tempted to spill too Steve.............so you had better be quick xx
  126. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Thanks Shirleen, I feel very fortunate to be going on another fab cruise, a year after the last one. Never thought I would have one in my lifetime let alone two :D
  127. Chelsea Lou

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Gail, you sound so much more positive than of late, which is good to see. Pleased you are back on track hon xx
  128. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Good afternoon :D Had a brisk half hour walk at lunchtime, so pleased with that, on top of my 20 minute freestyle swing last night. Myself and a work colleague have booked a 2 week Mediterranean cruise today, leaving on 1st September, so along with my DD3's wedding at the end of June I now...
  129. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    My Good Lord........what have I walked into this morning? :eek: Fluffy handcuffs, bondage, leather gear....... Far too cold for all that malarky, give me a nice flanellette nightie any day of the week ;)
  130. Chelsea Lou

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Well done Gail, really pleased for you :D x
  131. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Evening Kettlebelles (and guys). Hope we are all well. I did a 10 minute fast abs and fast fat burn last Saturday and haven't swung since, feeling a bit bored with Ryan so decided to have a freestyle session after work this evening. Did a good 15-20 minutes and felt quite pleased by it. I...
  132. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Cripes!!! Imagine what you could get down those :eek: :D
  133. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    I love hi-jacking Stevie's diary :D Do you think that Steve wears budgie smugglers? Well, we are talking about feathery friends down underwear after all :D
  134. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    I've had a couple of vultures in there once or twice and the odd do-do :D What is that old adage......a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush?????? :8855:
  135. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    These punctured gel saddles.......were they made by PiP?????? :D I find a couple of tena lady in my knickers do the trick...killing two birds and all that :D:D
  136. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Hmmmmmmm, no mention of the footie :confused: :D
  137. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Alli, I can't do the side butt thingies either. I'm ok on right side but my left hip feels so bruised for some reason and therefore I can't lie on it. It's been like that since the get-go. No bruising that I can see but it is very sore. That's my excuse anyway :D I did a quick 10 minute fast...
  138. Chelsea Lou

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Wise words from Dawn, Gail. I am certain you will be pleased come Sunday :D xxx
  139. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Thanks CLS and well done on getting the Christmas gain straight back off again :D x
  140. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Hope it isn't a kidney infection or something like that Nicole. Take it easy and rest up, drink plenty of fluids. xxx
  141. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    See, I told you that you would have a big whoosh this week ;) :D Congratulations, so pleased for you x
  142. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Round 1 results time!! Good morning Super Swingers :D Hope we are all well. So, here we go then. Weight loss -2lbs :confused: Bust -1.5" :D Waist - 1.5" :D Hips - 1" Left Arm - 0.5" Right Arm - 1" Left & Right thighs No change :cry: Love handles -2.5" :D:D Not sure how to feel about it...
  143. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    I reckon Stevie baby has got himself a new woman and is busy courting ;) Body magic of a sort but not the kind he said he was going to be doing :eek:
  144. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Hmmmmmmm you lot all casting nasturtiums on my character :D I have had one of my two alcohol free days this week already, the Government told me I had to do this, thereby telling me that I have to drink on the other 5 days of the week. Apart from when I am at Casa Pommette's I rarely drink...
  145. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Morning all, Kron, I hope your day at work today is better for you :D Week 6 (round 1) Resistance tonight, then a weigh and measure tomorrow morning to see what the damage is :D I will do a second round using the 10lb bell before I think about moving up a weight. Is that a good move? Or...
  146. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Kron, I have just done week 6 cardio tonight....half killed me :D I should have completed week 6 yesterday but have had a rough few days. A lot of stress and worry and a stomach upset through it all, plus couldn't eat over the weekend. I will try and do Resistance on Wednesday then weigh and...
  147. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    :D Lordy, me too!!!!!!!!!
  148. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    I hope your typing speeds up top notch Steve, after all you can't be neglecting all of our diaries can you? That's a lot of words to be typing in one hour per day ;) Glad you had a happy family day x
  149. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Afternoon Stevie boy.......quiet today, are you out walking having been let off the leash by the medics?
  150. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    No hun, Cardio and Resistance to go. May do them Sat and Sun as Monday was my 'big day'. I am so stressed and pi$$ed off I could cry......... been hung, drawn and quartered when I have done nothing wrong. Life suck$ sometimes xx
  151. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Hi lovely swingers:D I was going to do week 6 Cardio today but have had the most $hittie$t day ever today and have consoled myself with a few whisky and diet cokes and therefore not in a fit state to be swinging a lump of lead about. Tomorrow is a whole new day...right? x
  152. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Like I said last night Steve ;) you will have a big Whoosh next week :D and yes I do still scare myself :8855: Keep the faith young man......keep the faith x
  153. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Morning everyone, hope you are all fine and dandy. I did week 6 Core last night :D so pleased with that. Nearly time for weighing and measuring...bit nervous as some days I look in the mirror and think I look different and other days I look in the mirror and see a blob :cry:I have been very...
  154. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    I think your girlies are being a tad saucy this morning Stevie Boy ;) Wicked Wednesday it is then :D:D:D
  155. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Well done Missus :D xxx
  156. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    You know me so well Stevie :D Well done on the diabetes thingy. Brilliant news :D
  157. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Yes, I did see that link. Are they the cast iron ones or plastic do you know? I should have added to my previous comment that I am still feeling quite 'challenged' with the 10lb bell :D x
  158. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Me thinks that I will be treating myself to a heavier bell very soon :D and thanks for the advice x
  159. Chelsea Lou

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    You and me both Bev (and Jess...she is coming too :D) Got to be looking at my best....I've heard those Nottingham men are hot and needy :8855:
  160. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Good morning Belles......and guys :D Cat-lover how far had you progressed with kettleworx before you went advanced? I am just about to start Week 6 and have been using a 10lb bell from the start. Was planning to do another round of 6 weeks with the 10lb and then think about moving up a gear...
  161. Chelsea Lou

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Morning Gail and a very Happy New Year to you :D Also, well done on the 2.5lbs loss...fab considering all of the temptations around at this time of year (including Steve ;)) I lost a lb over the Christmas period, which I was really chuffed with......unheard of for me as I can easily gain 7lbs+...
  162. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Do eunuchs have harems? :D Hello Steve, did you enjoy Mrs Brown's boys tonight. I did ;)
  163. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    That's the one :D
  164. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Hi bb84, most of us newbies have gone with the kettleworx 6 week programme. I am just about to start week 6 and have found it enjoyable, something I can stick to (until I get better at it) and it is working :D I am sure others will have different and probably better advice but Kron, who started...
  165. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Good afternoon everyone, happy to report that I did week 5 Resistance just now, so that is week 5 done and dusted and onto Week 6 Thursday :D I will then have a measure and post the results (please God they are less than when I started). Hope you all have a great day. Work tomorrow :cry:
  166. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Love it........:8855:
  167. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Well.......that's the last time I get my ar$e out for you Steve......:cry:
  168. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

  169. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Yay!! Well done Bess, you won't regret the money invested in kettleworx.......trust me!! I did my week 5 cardio today....knackered but felt amazing for the rest of the day. Going to do the resistance tomorrow then get straight onto week 6. So pleased that I have found something I enjoy, is...
  170. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    :8855:How wonderfully witty Steve-o
  171. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Well done Kron on getting back in the swing (geddit :D) and 3.5lbs will be gone before you know it!!! Are you partying New Year's Eve? I love this time of year but dread it also for the damage it does :sigh: Roll on 2nd January and back to normality :D
  172. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Darn, I'd typed a really long post and blinking well lost it :mad: I HATE it when that happens. Basically I was hoping that you all had a lovely Christmas. Congratulations to Cat-Lover for her amazing results and to say that I will be picking up from where I left off before Xmas, i.e. week 5...
  173. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Ooooooh Maaaaatron :D Plastered at Christmas eh? Its compulsory in my house ;) Have a good one Stevie xx
  174. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    :8855::8855::8855:My eyes are watering with a) laughter and b) the thought of those carrots!!! Ouch! A Schooner in near where I grew up was the height of fine dining when I was a teenager :D x
  175. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    The height of chic in the 70's, along with the empty Mateus Rose bottle with a candle in it as a centrepiece ;)
  176. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Asda Schmasda!!! My local one is a right dump, full of chavs that are illiterate on the check-outs, AND you have to pay to park for the 'privilege' to shop there, so chuck it out.......it will obviously be rotten
  177. Chelsea Lou

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Gail, it seems that you are in good company with the struggling........I think everyone is right in that we have the right to enjoy the festivities, leaving the guilt alone for a few days and without losing sight of how far we have all come. Let's all look forward to 2012 and a renewed...
  178. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    CHUCK IT OUT!!!!!!!!!!! NOW!!!!!!!!!!! 'tis the Devil's food and very synful and synister (note the little play on words there ;)) Might I suggest that your laughing tackle be better employed with a selection of crudites??? :D You know it makes sense.......
  179. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Looks about average to me Dawn ;) :D
  180. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Hmmmmm. Steve, naked bar a pinny and a feather duster!!! Best not to add a pic of that Stevie boy!!! :eek: :D
  181. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Tidy blokes definitely have to be given the swerve :D Why don't you jump on a train dahn sarf and tidy my room up for me. You could organise my half a kitchen cupboard properly so that I can get a few more sachets of sugar free jelly in :cry:
  182. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Sorry you have been feeling so rough Susie. Good luck with the Resistance tonight. I am sure you will do it.....its just the thought of doing it that is the problem ;) for me anyway :D Shirleen, you sound like you are seriously run-down, one thing after another so well done for leading the...
  183. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Good morning everyone. I finally got stuck into week 5 core last night and really enjoyed it and managed to do it all :D Amazing how you can feel slimmer once you have swung for 20 minutes :confused: I am going to do the Cardio tonight and Resistance tomorrow then Week 6 Core on Thursday and...
  184. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Yup, gauntlet well and truly tossed in Stevie baby's direction :D
  185. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Forgive me Kron.......for I have not swinged :D:D:D G'day everyone. I've been a bit lax but really busy so I guess I have an excuse. I haven't swung since last Wednesday, so Thursday Core, Saturday Cardio and today's Resistance (week 5) still to do. I am hoping to get all three done in time to...
  186. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Hello Bess, welcome to the dark side :D What Jess said, Bess :D
  187. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Steve, you sound like a walking limping disaster area :D Still, nice to have the time to get all those pesky irritations out of the way and love the new photo. Who's a pretty boy then????????
  188. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Don't like beards :mad:
  189. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Lol, they don't take up any room at all and if you decide you have had enough of them.......they make fantastic door stops :D Joanne, your measurements are very impressive. Well done x
  190. Chelsea Lou

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Pre-match tension is awful...I'm like a cat on a hot tin roof....jittery tummy, dry mouth, heart racing, nervous, excited........I get a bit like that before a football game too ;)
  191. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Welcome Alli, you will be glad you came :D As for the shock horror at me sticking to exercise, you are dead right about that. Usually everything is a 5 minute wonder with me but I start week 5 tomorrow or Friday and that is one heck of an achievement for moi!! :D Give it a good go, you won't be...
  192. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Thanks Joanne. I did (?) Week 4 cardio on Sunday and it killed me. I was so tired from house move that it was not possible to do the whole 2 sets :cry:I sailed through resistance though tonight :D Hope you do better than I did if you do the cardio.......I'm sure you will x
  193. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Evening everyone, hope we are all feeling well and if you are suffering with winter colds and 'flu that you are feeling better soon. Well, did my week 4 resistance tonight so that is another week checked off. Should really begin Week 5 with Core tomorrow but it may be a bit much two night's in...
  194. Chelsea Lou

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Men have hornymones Steve.....whereas women have hormoans :8855: If you'd got me on a bad hormonal day 10 years ago I could have probably ripped your head off!!! PMT was the bane of my life up until I was spayed ;) in '96. Now I am pretty level all the time.....HOORAY for hysterectomies I say :D:D
  195. Chelsea Lou

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Hormones make us girls crave sweeties, Steve. What's your excuse? Men don't have hormones...do they? Gail, as 'bad' goes......that's not really bad at all!!! Boy, when I'm bad I am really bad, which makes your bit bad actually look good........if you follow me :D I am dreading the tins of...
  196. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    :8855::8855: The man child scrubs up rather well ;)
  197. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Way to go Jess :D Dead chuffed for you girlie xx Well, as you may or may not know. I moved house last Friday and did not do Wk 4 core on my normal Thursday - I had to wait until Saturday afternoon to fit that one in. That was fine, so yesterday I attempted Wk 4 cardio :eek: I could only manage...
  198. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Personally, I don't think middle age exists. I am still young (ish) mentally and will just get a bit 'eccentric' when I am in my 80s *she says hopefully* :D
  199. Chelsea Lou

    Tortoise losers CAN win the race !

    Rep, rep and thrice rep!!!!!!!!!!! What a beautiful post Bev and your before and after pics are amazing. I think you spoke for just about all of us and it was from the heart. Now those tears you cry should be tears of joy at your fantastic achievement. Well done....and big hugs xxxx
  200. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Aw, nothing exciting hun...just moving house, plus didn't get onto the internet until last night.......not that I would have had time to check on what you were all up to :sigh: Dodgy texts, however, would have been forthcoming if I had received any....... you know you are first on my 'hit...
  201. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Blimmin' heck Stevie, I leave you for a day or two, whilst I have important business to attend to and what do you go and do????? Can't leave boys alone for five minutes without them getting into trouble... pah!!! On the plus side.........think of all the Jeremy Kyles you will be able to...
  202. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Chick, I have had another look at your pics....truly inspiring.....for when I am feeling "can't be arsed" :D
  203. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Hi Chick, sorry you haven't been in the zone but I am not surprised with a new baby to look after....awwwwww. You'll be swinging again soon enough :D The weather forecast for W. Scotland looked dreadful this morning. So glad I live dahn sarf although it is a bit breezy here.....bit of a bad hair...
  204. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    .......you party animal you :D xx
  205. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Thanks Kron. Lol about the crown and halo :D I haven't done the windmills yet so not sure what you mean. Maybe I will have the pleasure of those on Week 4? As ever, you are so supportive of everyone and give such good advice. Our very own superwoman xxx
  206. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Hi everyone, I hope you are all fine and dandy today. I'm feeling pleased as I managed to do Week 3 Resistance and boy did I feel like I'd done a work-out afterwards. I felt great :D So halfway done and dusted and I've lost 1" from bust, 2" from waist :eek::D 1" from each thigh and nearly 1"...
  207. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    :8855:
  208. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Cat Lover, it is only because I am playing catch up. My days should be Thursday, Saturday and Monday with a 10 minute fast one perhaps on Tuesday or Wednesday. I am not being a geek........honest lol
  209. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    He irritates me with the uneven reps, so I always do extra on the side he does less on and then catch up on the other side. Grrrrrrrr Lol, best of luck with it..........I've got the Resistance to look forward to...groan x
  210. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Evening all, jeez, my legs and arms are shaking so much but I did it, with only a brief pause....WEEK 3 CARDIO done and dusted. Resistance tomorrow then eyes down for Week 4 on Thursday :D It was a killer......but I did it!!!!!!! Feel pretty darn good now and just off to rescue my salmon fillets...
  211. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Hi, I am fairly new too, and am just finishing up week 3. I have been using a 10lb bell from day 1, Kron recommended it and you really do feel like you are getting a good work out with it. Good luck x Aw, sorry to hear that you are feeling poorly and please don't feel guilty. These things can't...
  212. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Kron, it is so annoying isn't it when your internal alarm clock goes off at stupid o'clock on the weekends. Grrrr. Glad you got your heating sorted out and enjoy your swinging session x Ouch, hope your back is feeling better Donzy. Take it easy if you have a swing today. I haven't had a...
  213. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    speaking as a dumb blonde, why don't you just ditch the email account that isn't working and make do with the two others you have??? :confused:.....such greed ;)
  214. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    I'm a bit thick Joanne, I have been chastising myself for not doing everything he is doing.......:sigh:
  215. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    I keep forgetting there is a pause button for me to activate :p :confused: :rolleyes: x
  216. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Aw you girls are going great guns and I am feeling a little bit pathetic this evening. I have just done Week 2 Resistance but only 1 set. I am absolutely kernackered:D and there was no way I could carry on. I have been sat here for nearly 10 minutes and heart still pounding :o I'll get there...
  217. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Morning everyone, I hope we are all having a lovely Wednesday. I start week 3 core tomorrow and still have to do week 2 resistance. For reasons that I won't bore you with on here, I haven't been able to do it but will go at it tonight with feeling :D Kron, and Cat-Lover Sue, thanks for the...
  218. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    And a belated Very Happy Birthday from me too, Stevie Baby.......and you really are still only a baby :D aw, 47......bless :553:
  219. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Ouch Maggie, I can see why you would be worried - just take it really easy or if in doubt.......leave it out!!! I've got a stress fracture of L5 (lower spine) so need to be careful too, although...touch wood...my back has been fine for a few years now, since I invested in a really good bed. I...
  220. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Whoo hoo, 10 minute fast abs done and dusted and Week 2 Resistance lined up for tomorrow :D My other pair of work trousers are really baggy on the hips and thighs, not so much around the waist but that'll soon change....right???? :)
  221. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    It's great that you are such an inspiration to so many Donzy. My daughter - Mrs Lamps - is on board and a couple of my minis friends are buying a set too :D I just wish I wasn't the oldest swinger in town :8855:
  222. Chelsea Lou

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Hi Gail, Two good days, so well done for that. Bess has been writing down her food, whether its good or bad and I vowed to do the same, to make me accountable and so far it has made me think. Hopefully it will gradually dawn on me......... :wave_cry: As for the hot water thingy, I can only...
  223. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Thanks for the heads-up!! Another swinger come January........fab!!! :D
  224. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    @ Maggie, sorry I knew there was someone else I had to congratulate on their losses but when I read through the threads I couldn't find you. Belated well done anyway :) Jess, you don't need luck just some determination to look gorgeous for your wedding next June :eek: I also need the...
  225. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    You are going well Susie. Can't believe that once I have done my Resistance tonight I will be starting week 3!!! Thanks for the advice and glad to know I am not the only one who can't manage it all. I don't feel quite so useless now :D xx
  226. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Susie, well done on a 2lbs loss this week. That's fab!! I got struck down with a migraine yesterday evening and couldn't do the 10 minute fast fat burn I had promised, so if I am feeling better by this evening, I will do it then. Tomorrow will be week 2 Resistance and then that is another week...
  227. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Phew, did about 2/3rds of week 2 cardio and I am looking like a knackered, sweaty tomato...not pretty. Will try and fit in a 10 minute fastfat burn or fast abs later to make up for it. :cry:
  228. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Morning peeps, hope everyone is well and swinging like a good 'un :D I didn't do Wk 2 cardio yesterday and will do it once I have waded through my rather large pile of ironing. I love this thread....everytime I talk myself out of swinging I come on here and get truly inspired. Thank you all xx
  229. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    jealousy is such a horrible thing Steve........;)
  230. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Yay!! Another swinger in the house :D I am sure you will love it Jess, especially when you see that waist of yours being whittled back to tiny :D:D xxxx Have a lovely weekend sweetheart xx
  231. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Think you are doing advanced hun. Did you skip the beginner's section??? lol
  232. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Yeah, I'm doing kettleworx, week 2 Core last night but they didn't have any of them blighters in it :confused:
  233. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Hi Joanne, you seem to be doing exactly the same as me - I did week 2 core last night, will do cardio tomorrow night but I don't remember cross over knee thingy ma bobs? Do we have the same dvd set I wonder?
  234. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    What's that?????? Yodelling in Milano??? :eek:
  235. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Well, I did say something very similar to that!!! :D
  236. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    clucking bell!!!!!!!! Must have been the lucky 'rabbit's' foot :D :D
  237. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    She gets on my wick as well with her perma-grin whilst all I can do is puff and grimmace!!!! :mad: Well, I managed almost all of Week 2 Core. The ab rower is a bit of a killer and as for spelling Kettleworx... I thought "nah" at the 3rd time of asking :D I am so tired and really had to nag...
  238. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Aw......I dunno, 6" sounds pretty large to me :D
  239. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Donzy, for old birds like me that are still £ S and D :D I prefer 6" off your hips in 12 weeks :eek: which is a couple of dress sizes and is utterly brilliant. If I manage to emulate you then I might end up with a backside that doesn't resemble a bag of fighting ferrets :8855: xxx
  240. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Of course it will work Jess...providing you stick to it and don't use the weekends as an excuse to break with the diet :sigh: You'll enjoy kettlebells and swinging :D you can see and feel a difference almost immediately, which is very motivating. Everyone on here is so supportive and lots of...
  241. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Afternoon everyone, we all seem to be doing well...losing cms which is heartening to see. I did set 1 of Resistance again last night. I did intend to do the whole of it but couldn't muster up the energy. So 2 x set 1 = Wk 1 right? Tonight I am onto Wk 2 of core, which I am really looking...
  242. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    My wrast has been tell and wruly slipped :p
  243. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Well done Shirleen, sounds like one heck of a workout :D
  244. Chelsea Lou

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Me doth think that Stevie overestimates his popularity :8855:
  245. Chelsea Lou

    Secret to shaping up

    Thanks ladies, for your support and understanding. Well, as promised, I got up and launched myself into Wk 1 Resistance........managed half of it. It didn't agree with me doing it so soon after getting out of bed, especially as I hadn't had anything to drink apart from about three gulps of tea...
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