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    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Congratulations Claire! And what a lovely name, Joshua. Sorry things didn't go quite as you wanted but so glad you are both well now. Thank goodness for modern medicine! Wishing you every happiness. xxx
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    I think it's because they feel rude commenting on weight loss specifically, implying that one was fat before? Hi Dawn! xxx
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Aw, so glad it went well Dawn! All those compliments must have been amazing! xxx
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Love the dresses Dawn and I still find your weight loss inspiring! xx :)
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    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    So sorry to hear about your Mum Claire, I hope all her treatment is successful. Umm...the 'other' does work....;):rolleyes:...and so does a ride on a tractor, but failing having a tractor handy, the alternative is very effective......:o:o:o:o (and skip the castor oil.) xxx
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Oh dear Gail so sorry you've had a stressful weekend and hope things are better for you this week. xxx :)
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Glad you are feeling a bit better Dawn, I hope you have a lovely anniversary tomorrow. xx :)
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    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    Good luck Claire, I've been looking out for news! x
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Hi Gail, I hope you had a good weekend, was this the gourmet one? xx
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Very pleased about your mum Dawn. x :)
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    Secret to shaping up

    My Kettleworxs DVD's arrived today. I have a houseful and can't look at them until I have some peace and privacy though....:sigh:...... but soon.......:)
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    2.5 lbs? Well done Gail, that's brilliant. The reversal must be water? Here's to the Hypno Gail, another friend has found it very helpful. xxx
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    So glad about your Mum Dawn and hope Gwyn's news will be equally good. Happy New Year to you all. xxx :)
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    Secret to shaping up

    I'm sure I won't but all the same I'll keep that to myself! Thanks for your encouragement Kron and Trimlee. I'll let you know when I get started, I'm excited now!:)
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    Secret to shaping up

    All done. :)
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    Secret to shaping up

    Thanks Alli, that's great. I'll order those now. xx
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    Secret to shaping up

    Me again. :). Wanting to order my DVD for Kettlebelling but the Kettleworx one is £50 which seems a bit steep. So, is this the one I should go for or are there others that anyone recommends? If the Kwx one is the best that's fine, I'll order it. Any advice welcome. Thankyou.
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Well done Gail on feeling positive, I'm sure you'll be where you want to be soon. Funny the different feelings New Year generates, people either love it or hate It I find. I'm in the former group, don't mind what we do or don't do to celebrate, I just love thinking we are on the way to spring...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Good grief, poor Shirley! You couldn't make it it up really could you? You'd better buy a huge roll of cotton wool in Asda and wrap everyone you love up in it Dawn! xx ;)
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Glad all went well for Gwyn Dawn, I hope you all have a lovely Christmas! xx
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    Secret to shaping up

    Thanks Jess and Chels, I'll have another look. I missed those. :) xx
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    Secret to shaping up

    Hello, I wonder if someone can help please? I've bought some Kettlebells and am now looking for a dvd work with. I've had a good look round and read reviews but really can't decide which to buy. The Kettleworx ones all seem to come with the bells, which I don't need. Any advice please? I'v...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    We are made of sterner stuff than that Steve! ;) Oh Gail, I'm so sorry, we've all been there (some of us still are :o). The hypno might be a very good idea and certainly worth a try, in the meantime be gentle with yourself, this is a very bad time of year for dieting. Hugs, xxx.
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Glad you've got a date for Gwyn's op Dawn, I hope all goes well. Herman sounds delicious! :) xx
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    That Will Power just disappears when you need him most doesn't he? Men, huh.....;) x
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    I'm glad that the surgeon is optimistic about Gwyn, and so sorry about the job situation - pants! Unison are a huge union and will have to be involved surely? Or am I just being naive? hugs Dawn. xxxx
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Well done on resisting the Siren Song of the Danish pastries! x
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Well done Gail! Enjoy the next few days ans soak up those compliments, they'll keep you on the straight and narrow! xx :)
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Well I'm very glad that I don't have the only deviant dog then! I didn't know that they all did it! We have 2 kittens (which drive me bonkers) and have had to put a gate up to try to keep the dog away from the litter tray. I can't wait for the spring when they can go out all night and that...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Doesn't sound too naughty to me Gail! I'm sure next week will be fine, you are well prepared that's the main thing. xxx
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Oh Dawn, I'm sorry about the job change, I'd speak to the Union rep as well. How's Gwyn? Any news? xxxx
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Morning Gail, I like your new picture, very seasonal with the snowman! Biscuits - I never eat them, not fussed but someone bought malted milk :D ones yesterday and.......the rest is crumbs and history:sigh: ...:o xx
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Well done on that 1.5 loss Gail! Brilliant! :D xxx
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Dawn, I've only just had time to catch up with your diary and am sorry that you have even more bad news. As many other people have mentioned I also know someone who had skin cancer and is fine, after 25 years. I'm thinking of you and hope all goes well for your mum and Gwyn. Seems like you all...
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    disappointed in myself .. is this the end of the road?

    Brilliant post Lily, I identify with every word but wish I could work out what it is I'm trying to deal with rather than dieting. (Today it's the house, rammed full of stuff which we seem to need, no where to put it and too full of people.) Real winter blues.....However, it's not usually that...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    So sorry about your sad news Dawn, it's odd, this year has been a bad one for may people that I know, roll on 2012 I think. Love hearing about Herman, I wonder if you'll be able to cook him after he's become a pet? :D And size 8??!!! You are the same height as me, you'll disappear soon you...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Looks like you are on a roll Gail! Brilliant! xxx
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    I love hot water and lemon Steve and drink it often. It's nice with slices of ginger too. :) Good luck Gail, not that you'll need it, you are very well organised. I think the memo on your phone is a great idea. I hope work is less frenetic soon, or is that very unlikely? xxx
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    So sorry that you have had yet more bad news Dawn, I hope things look better soon and am glad that your mum is making a good recovery. xxxx
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Hard long working hours Gail so I think you've done very well. I'm glad you are about again and posting, I have missed you. xx
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Glad all is well for your Mum Dawn, she'll love having some TLC with you all. xxx
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    Alexmummy's learning journey...

    This is the best news ever! I am so pleased for you. Let us know how it all goes. xxxx
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Oh Dawn, I hope all goes well for your mum tomorrow, and for Gwyn and that you are feeling much better. No wonder you had a gyppy tummy! xx
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    My resume? (with an acute accent.) No change, still struggling. :rolleyes:. There you go, you can skip the rest! xx
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    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    I'm very impressed Sunshine with your walking and sticking to CD so well. you seem so sorted and happy and that's great. Lara sounds such a poppet, I hope you know how lucky you are to have her sleep so well at night! The time does fly by, suddenly she's be 20 and you'll wonder where it all...
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    Motivational tips please!!

    Well, I've looked them up, but what do you do with them? :confused:
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Are you back yet Gail? I hope you had a great holiday. x :)
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Just fantastic Dawn, I'm so impressed, well done you! xxx :)
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    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    What? Not 2 hours each day? :eek: Well done on the 11lbs, that's fab. x
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    Motivational tips please!!

    Hi Laura, how's things? :)
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    Chelsea's last stone off by Christmas mission!!

    This sounds serious - good for you. xxx
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    And that PJ, is what children are for. :D
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    Motivational tips please!!

    Now now Grandma! :bolt::rotflmao: xxx
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    Motivational tips please!!

    Better, for sure. xxx
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    Motivational tips please!!

    Hello L, How nice to meet you, your mum and I are good friends. I'm not very good with tips I'm afraid, except.......I could scare you into trying very hard now because otherwise you could end up like me, still struggling at 50+!....Ok, perhaps not....well, thinking back to when my 4 were small...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    I hope all goes as well as it can for your mum Dawn. xxx
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    A difficult day for you tomorrow Dawn, I'll be thinking of you. xx
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    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Julie, I remember you and I am so very glad to read your news. That's just wonderful, congratulations.
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    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Well done Sunshine, that's brilliant! Don't worry about being high risk at 35, it'll not be your first baby and that makes a lot of difference. xx
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Glad you had a great weekend and Happy Birthday to Vicki! We love birthdays in our house - they tend to go on and on.....xxx
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Just have a good break Gail. Life's too short for worrying about anything else. xxx
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Oh Gail, I understand just how you feel and am so sorry that you do. As you know, I have struggled and struggled (and still am) but I am finding the NoS diet helpful and simple, you could try it after your holidays, it doesn't mean abandoning SW either. I just had to find something that made me...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Oh dear, now I have to grovel apologetically for my typo about the size 19 trousers! Of course I meant size 10! :rolleyes: (Just checked that I wrote the right thing this time!) xx
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    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    So glad to hear from you AM and to know that all is well. Big hugs to you. xxx :)
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Wow, what an eventful work life you have Dawn....so sad about the woman running her husband down. That's not so unusual, it's happened here a time or two (and I don't think any were deliberate ;).) Must be dreadful. Fab news about the size 19 trousers though! Well done! xx
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Sorry you had such a sad day Dawn...and feeling cold, well that's the penalty for losng weight! ;) I remember feeling cold all the time......... sadly not now :o x
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Hope you are ok Gail, we miss you. x :)
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Ooo been there, done that - scary isn't it? I now mix 2 of Boots own together and use that, safe at least but I can see grey through it....:sigh:. I left my hair undyed for 3 months (until last Thursday) to see how grey I really am and was pleased to see it's not that much, still used the...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Below target?! Wow, get you Dawn! That's fantastic, well done. xxx
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    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    It's a wonderful time, I remember it all so well, so special. I loved everything, being pregnant (not the sicky bit) some of the births, breast feeding.....for rather a long time....:o.....and it carries on being good too. xx
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    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Great to hear about little Lara Sunshine! Makes me all broody again! xx :rolleyes:
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    The pics are amazing Dawn you have done so well. It's great to see how well you have done. You were still very pretty when you were bigger though! xx :)
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Oh yes, I meant to say that the hypnotherapy guy wouldn't inspire me much either. There may be someone better? x :)
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Well done on the 1.5 lbs Gail, that's heartening. I find eating regular meals difficult when I'm out working and sometimes when I'm out late and hungry MacDonalds wraps seem very tempting. So now I take a clingfilm covered bowl of porridge oats, seeds, nuts and dried fruit with me and persuade...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Rubbish? What rubbish? ;)
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Crumbs, what a job - and to be handicapped by lack of resources must be very frustrating. Now I understand what you mean when you say you've had a bad day. x
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Just sending good wishes Gail, I know you are busy. xx :)
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Sorry for Dan about the break up but I know just how you feel having all your chicks under your wings again! And the shower thing!! LOL! Mind you 2 of mine went off early to watch the rugby in town this morning. What's Black alert? xx :)
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    This is interesting Gail, will it lead to the pretend gastric band thing or not? Do let us know if it makes any difference....xx :)
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Of course they would Emmaline! It's just a shame I'm on the other side of the country. :)
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Lovely photo's - and you are right, Sarah must be a very good cook! :)
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Well done Gail, that's brilliant! Changing your target - well I think we often tend to be a bit ambitious/optimistic/thoughtless when deciding this and then it becomes something we feel we must attain. This is a pity. I 'missed' my goal weight by 3lbs and I really feel that this had some...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Good! That's the thing then - the 'buy more clothes diet' !! :D x
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    I read on Dawn's diary that you are feeling ill Gail, I do hope you feel much better soon. xx :hug99:
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    My dog's packing her bone to come and live with you. She gets a bath once a year in the yard with the hosepipe...unless she rolls in something disgusting then it's more often. Mind you, I did take pity on her this summer and did it with watering cans of warm water.....perhaps she'll remember and...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    My mum loves to get postcards so I'm sure Edna will too. Every time mum looks at them she sees them afresh! I tend not to take photo's unless they are very recent, which yours will be. I try not to jog mum's memory as she can get upset at things all over again. I nearly killed my sister who...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    I love reading the account of your day Dawn, it's soothing! How's Shirley's mum? xx
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Some months after my Dad died I was washing my car (a very rare event :o) and I suddenly heard him say, 'You've missed a bit.' It felled me and I sat on the grass in tears. Now I remember him happily each year when the daffodils come......He smoked heavily and had to have a leg amputated. A few...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Yup an STS is ok Gail, as you have told me recently when I was despondent at 'maintaining' :o for 6 months......:D. Have a good week and I hope the grumps have left. x :)
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    MinnieMel is nolonger considers herself a CDer. One final post.

    Hi Mel, good to have you back with us, that bus is filling up nicely! :) x
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Gail! Where are you? We miss you. xx :)
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    I hope working this weekend will mean you'll have a break next week? Good to hear from you. x :)
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Dawn that is just BRILLIANT!!! Well done you! One day I shall be posting the same thing....but don't hold your breath...:rolleyes:. xxxx:)
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    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Clearly I have trouble keeping up....but I remember Steve almost arranging to meet Little Sausage.....?
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Did you make those lovely bunnies Emmaline? :)
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Aw, that'll be off in no time Gail. I really admire your 'can do' attitude, well done! It's great to have new clothes too, a real confidence boost. 5.5 Shiny back in no time and then some! xx :)
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    The diary of a (not so-Little)Sausage

    And me...:) x
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Happy Birthday Dawn! I hope you have a great time! xxx :)
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Hmm..... I hope you are just having a lazy day Gail after a late night? :) x
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    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    :8855::8855::8855: Brilliant! :D
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    OOoo, it's the personal shopper thingy today isn't it? Hmm...bet you look fab! :D x
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    C'mon Wales, just under 300 posts to go....!! How about a game? I went to market and I bought an Apple...your turn, something beginning with B. xxxxx
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    I don't need a cushion.....:( Gin?
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    And so you should be....xxxx :) So no more fried ice cream then? .....:rolleyes: :sigh:
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Oh dear! You poor things, you must have felt/feel rotten. Childhood diseases in adulthood are much worse aren't they? (I've never had mumps.) And missing a party.......that's pants. :hug99: How long did OH take to get better? I do hope you feel well again soon. xxxxx
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Aw, Poor you, feeling ill, I hope you feel better soon. Chat to us on here Wales until you get more posts and can join us in the Gold section. :) xxx
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Umm....me? :o Suki looks like a little cuddly toy! So sweet....
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Size 12 trousers? I wish for size 14's....:sigh: :)x
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    I'm very happy for you to show my post to Shirley if you think it may help Dawn. I found I was struggling in the dark with all this, when it happened to my mum, there's so little information available. If she would like to chat, or just wants to unload concerns, I'm happy to give her my e.mail...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    I'm sure you don't!
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    I understand how Shirley feels about her mother, the shock is tremendous but please reassure her that dementia isn't necessarily a dreadful thing. There are different kinds which affect people in different ways. My mother was diagnosed following a second bad fall nearly 3 years ago and now lives...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Oh please don't tell me that you were born in 1982, it'll make me feel so old! Glad the scales weren't as mean to you as you thought Gail, strange isn't it, how these things happen, I'd still check the batteries, if yours has them, just in case? I admire the way you cope so well though. :) x...
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    1lb down this week. :)
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Ooops, looks like new batteries are needed all round then?
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    I do because I've read Emmaline's thread. One very special lady I think. :) That's what I'd do too. Dawn, just caught up and so sorry that you are once again having such a rough time. Poor Edna, getting old and failing is horrid, she's lucky to have such a caring family. Big hugs, and...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    I don't suppose it would be worth changing the batteries in the scales Gail? It seems very odd.........:confused: xxx
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Wales! How good to see you again. As you see, little progress made but still trying......:rolleyes: xxx
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Just be there Dawn. :hug99: I love reading your diary and find it inspiring. I had one good day today though. :)
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Well I've gone backwards and forwards on your diary trying to find the pictures of you in a dress and finally :rolleyes: seen them! They are just great, you look fantastic Dawn. Congratulations on the 10's - just amazing! What an inspiration you are. :D xx
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Struggling along still Dawn and Jules, I rarely post here now.......yet another fresh start today.....:o, no progress made, but at least I am an expert maintainer at around 14 stones for 6 months! :rolleyes: :rolleyes:. NOT something I feel I deserve congratulations for though.....oh dear. :(
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Congratulations and thankyou for your last two posts. Thank goodness (for me) that you are here. xxx
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Ooooh, Brazen Bess, now there's something to live up to!! ;) :D It's really good to read about your journey Gail, you always inspire me not to give up, even though I fear that it doesn't always look that way it is true....x:sigh:
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    I think Gail Force was best, or Gorgeous Gail.......from Batty Bess. :rolleyes:
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    Chelsea's last stone off by Christmas mission!!

    Go Chels!! :D Have a great time tonight. x
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Oh Dawn, I'm so sorry. Too soon for you and too cruel for everyone. Thinking of you. xx
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    :eek: I won't even look out for them then! Pass me the salted almonds and the red wine instead please! ;)
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Sorry you've been feeling ill Dawn and glad you are brighter today. You're on holiday aren't you now? Loved the pic of Suki sleeping on the little table, she seems so have grown already! :) xx
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Hmm...Cinnabons....I wonder what they are like? Good by the sound of it....perhaps I should look for some? ......Hmm, better not! :( ;)
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Oh well done Gail!! Just fantastic! xxx :D
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    The diary of a (not so-Little)Sausage

    I think 8.5lbs is brilliant LS! Well done. So sorry about your other dog though, so sad. xx
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Ok :D x
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    I will post my food Bev, I think it's a very good idea, thanks. xx
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Suki looks so sweet, like a little toy dog! :D
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Just caught up Dawn after being away and see that you got Suki early, I was thinking of you on Thursday :rolleyes: . Love the photo's - she's so sweet! That snake at the vet's :eek:, I would have died on the spot....ugh. Well done on more weight loss, just brilliant! xx :D
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Really good break, thank you all. Weight up by 2lbs :sigh: again. But after the next few days when no doubt there will be very tempting food and drink around I am making yet a(nother) fresh start on Monday......:rolleyes: and this time really trying to make sure I have understood SW properly...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    I love your anniversary post Gail. It really is inspiring. It has inspired me to check SW thoroughly, a la Bev because I thought I knew what to do, but stupidly don't think I got it right. For an apparently intelligent woman (don't even think it! :rolleyes:) I've got a lot to learn. :) xx
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Thanks very much Bev, I'll try this soon, when I can concentrate on it. x :)
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Pomm!!! Thankyou, they are wonderful, you are so clever!! I love them all!! I wonder if I could incorporate one into my signature? (Steady on Bess, doesn't do to get technical, remember you are the one who has never put a video on, let alone a DVD:o.) Oh dear, what a confession to...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Noooooo.......oh dear. Love the pudding Dawn I'll try that.
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    I love your new pic Chels, it makes me smile every time I see it. xx
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    It is! :)
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    :chores016: My smilies don't all come up, so this is the only one I can find running away! xx
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Weigh in day - 2lbs Hmm..ok... but have adjusted my signature 'a la Dawn' to reflect monthly progress and...well...there isn't any really is there? I've been mucking around for far too long. Thankful that I've put a stop to the weight gain, so I suppose that's progress, but not the kind I want...
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    You mean like a lottery win? :D That would be good, maybe I should check my ticket? :rolleyes: xxxx
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Love the picture Dawn! I'm sure you'll lose weight this week, I'm very impressed by your motivation. x :)
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Well that'll make all the difference Dawn! I'm ok thankyou, staying off the scales and hoping - well praying really! I'll see what Tuesday brings.......:rolleyes:
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Wow for the size 12's Dawn! And a perfect personal shopper - great! xx
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Or a cuff round the lugs! What PJ said with an extra hug. :) Gail reminded me that Suki does look a bit like a guinea pig now, so cuddly and fluffy. It'll be lovely when you have her, hope she'll still smell all biscuity and puppyish! As you work in an office, you could even take her with...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Good to hear from you Gail and well done on being so aware. Hope all is well and you aren't feeling stressed with work. x :)
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    Chelsea's last stone off by Christmas mission!!

    Dress nice, but you look so good, they were all probably trying to chat you up! xx
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Weigh in day - 2lbs. 13.12 again. Really odd things on the scales, I went down to 13.10 a couple of days ago, then up again today. Still, back into the 13's and I'm aiming for 13.7 now as my mini target.
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    My metamorphosis log - final stage

    A 9lb loss is brilliant Butterfly! Well done. Enjoy the holiday with your daughter - the bits you get anyway! Keep in touch. :)
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    We used to have sheep and geese as our lawn mowers, sometimes the horse.....mostly just us. I love your garden Dawn, all that green - fabulous. :)
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    I met a friend this morning who is walking 3 foxhound puppies, they are absolutely lovely, about 12 weeks old I should think. She was riding her horse and they were following on behind, so sweet, all ears and feet and always so good tempered. I'd have such trouble sending them back at 9 months...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Umm.....garden weeded, raked tidied? ....I wish! If ever you are at a loose end Dawn.........(wishful thinking here! :rolleyes:) Love Suki's name and I should wait until Thursday when you are off work too. :)
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Thanks Dawn and all of you, much appreciated. The scales were doing such weird things - 14.1 one day and 13.11 the next that I am leaving them alone until Tuesday. I am trying and mostly succeeding to stick to SW. Bev is my heroine as we are similar ages and she is going it alone, she has done...
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    The diary of a (not so-Little)Sausage

    So, so sorry about your dog LS, breaks your heart each time doesn't it? :hug99: You are looking so amazing in your pics and I can see such a difference!! Well done you. :)
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Have you decided on a name for the puppy yet Dawn? She's going to be one lucky dog. One thing I wished we'd done with ours was to take her to the 'puppy parties' that the vet invited us to. Not my kind of thing at all but it would have been better for the dog if we had, she's nervous of...
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    I don't go to the group any more Dawn - it just isn't for me and wasn't helping. Like Pomm, I'm going it alone.
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    If you do, try a wine bottle filled with warm water and an alarm clock (the kind that ticks) under her blanket, worked a treat with one of ours - or the radio on quietly...:) Me too! :D
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Yup, she is! Nope, makes sense to me Tilly. :)
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Scales down again today, 13.13. I'm at a loss to know what's going on, so have re read the Extra Easy plan and resolved to reduce my syns.....exercise not so much lately but ok. Fingers crossed for next week...:(
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Just caught up Dawn, so sorry to hear about trouble for your brother and hope he's feeling better soon - and the delay in scattering your Dad's ashes.....xx
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Sorry Jules, you can uncross then now. Weigh in day, up by 1lb. So 14 stones today.
  165. B

    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Hooray! Well done Dawn - mind you keep the plug firmly in the bath now won't you? :D xx
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    Wacky film titles...how one letter can make a difference!

    I must have led a dull life, I don't get half of these and still can't think of any of my own! :rolleyes:
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Ooh, don't, what a nightmare!
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    LOL :D :D :D :D Well, I'd pass on this one Chels, hope I'm ok for tomorrow, I think it was some bought strawberries - I didn't wash them, thankfully it didn't get me until I got home from work, phew.
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    13.11 , but a false reading really as I have a stomach upset - still, 'every cloud.......? Away for a couple of days tomorrow, will be good and no scales, might be a good thing.....hmm.
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    My metamorphosis log - final stage

    A 10 lb loss in 2 weeks!! :eek: Those were the days.....:rolleyes: :)
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    My metamorphosis log - final stage

    How lovely to hear from you Mrs Butterfly! And well done you for getting going again, along with the rest of us.....:o. Really good to hear from you. :)
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Another good day. Thankfully. :)
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    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    What wonderful news Claire! I am so happy for you. :) xx
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    Chelsea's last stone off by Christmas mission!!

    Hope you have a wonderful time Chels and the Doc can help with the ears. xxx
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    It might, if I did it, I think my tummy is less wobbly (ugh! sorry, tmi!) A better day yesterday even though it involved a Macdonalds wrap. I was delayed away from home and so hungry, looked it up, it was 450 cals. No piggery in the pantry later on though. A 10 mile bike ride as well. I'm...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Exactly what I was going to post. Have a good day Dawn. :) x
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Don't you want to look like Popeye then Dawn? :D
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    ??? How can 3 words make me laugh so much?? And I don't even understand the message?! :rotflmao:
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Woop! So glad the concert went ahead and that you had a great weekend. My newspaper reporters are clearly a bunch of lying hounds and I don't think they are even Murdoch related.......:)
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Weigh in day. 13.13. :(
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Aw Gail, I was so sorry to read in the paper that the Take That concert was cancelled, I hope you enjoyed your weekend all the same. xx
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Oh, the poor family who's son died...and his sister, amazing. I met someone last week who goes to Trevor Sorbie in Covent Garden once a week and is learning how to fit, cut and style wigs for people who have lost their hair through illness. Apparently they often use real hair to make them, did...
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    The diary of a (not so-Little)Sausage

    You seem to be having a wonderful time - I'm so impressed with the food choices that you making! Your dog looks lovely, I really like Shepherds, they are the most beautiful dogs. :)
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    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Yeah, Adsa makes me feel like that too Steve. :rolleyes:
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Up again - 13.13.......:confused:
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    I found it and it's lovely! You must be so patient. :)
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    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Well, well, well what have I wandered into here? :o...............;)
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Ha ha!! Mini's has weeded out the word for a female dog!! :D
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    A lot of people use those dog cages now, I never have, but they are supposed to make puppies easier to house train and so on.....I think *****es are so easy to train and it being the summer, you'll probably have the back door open all the time anyway? We took our puppies out first thing in the...
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Oh this makes me feel so much better, thankyou Jules. Scales 13.12 today, down 1lb...but I shan't take any notice until Tuesday. :)
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    Chelsea's last stone off by Christmas mission!!

    Well, if you are ok until then, maybe you won't need it after all? :)
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    The diary of a (not so-Little)Sausage

    Gail is going to be very impressed! I bet her collection doen't include those! Just caught up LS, and found you are in the USA and coping so well with SW, I do admire you. :)
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Hmm....not sure about this weighing every day lark as this morning I'm 13.13. Scarily close to 14 stones and if I see that flicker I shall cry...:cry:. I'll try to ignore it, but since I concentrated on SW properly again I've put on 2lbs. Could this be the running? Or my past syns (!) catching...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Happy Birthday Gail! :D x
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Hope you feel better soon Dawn! Hair of the dog and all that? :D What happens when the dog is taken out of that contraption then? Will it be in pain? Is this the result of irresponsible breeding?
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    Chelsea's last stone off by Christmas mission!!

    Hmm........all that sympathy and hand holding.......confess Chels!! :D
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Sounds great for your cruise Chels, but I fear there are so many differing and changing ring tones round here with the girls that I'm better at keeping to my simple 'ring, ring'! I have 2 phones, one personal one and one for work and keeping track of which is which is hard enough. I have...
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    Sunshine's Trip To Pre Baby Weight (start Thurs 13th oct, p 91)

    Hope all went well Sunshine. :) x
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    :8855: Brilliant! What's the Shepherd in LS? The little cart thing? Well done Dawn on the 1.5 loss, that's great, I'm sure Andrew will be catching you up next week. Your plans for your Dad's birthday today sound just right, I think you give wonderful support to Shirley, she's lucky to have...
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    :8855:Ah, but now I know what time the cows go out, so I can avoid him! Didn't meet anyone :confused: this morning, but I was later than usual and didn't go out 'til about 10 to 9 and took a different route through the woods where I shouldn't really be....:o.....I'm finding that I feel really...
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    He isn't really rude, but very.......well........ old fashioned 'rural' if you know what I mean! He usually sees me in an old Barbour and wellies so I expect that skin tight stuff (and it's not a pretty sight) might have been a bit of a shock. :eek:. Still I expect I'll have given him something...
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    Chelsea's last stone off by Christmas mission!!

    Poor Chels is having an endoscopy about now to try to sort out her tummy problems. We are all holding her hands and sending good vibes and sure you will be too. xx
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    That look like it to me pj, should be about 8" x 12". :) I line mine with a silicone liner that can be washed and used again and again, it's called a Telfon non stick cooking mat and is just brilliant. It doesn't need oil or anything on it to stop things sticking. Hi Dawn!! :D Got a name...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    They are just beautiful! When ever we've had cats together they hate each other. :(
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Well a lb up today, but never mind, I expect that's the overindulgence of Tuesday when I had a lovely day out with OH. I'm going to have another SW day today, just taking it one day at a time, or parts of a day if it gets tough. I know there are lots of views on weighing/not weighing daily, but...
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    A whole SW day. :) Another one tomorrow.
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    I like that digestive biscuity smell of puppies! And no I'm not completely food obsessed, but I do think that's what they smell like, until the horrid doggy smell kicks in!
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    Wacky film titles...how one letter can make a difference!

    Nope.....still nothing.......:sigh:
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    And that's why I should label things properly in the freezer! I took out some artichoke soup the other day and found I'd defrosted bread sauce.........sigh! Names, how about: Soo (as in the last bit of shih tzu?) But don't call her after the first bit! (Oh, how rude Bess! :8855:) Tricky...
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    That's a good idea, but it's so dark here, no street lights or pavements and there'd be sure to be someone I know driving by......:rolleyes: I've even altered my times and routes, but it makes no difference. Had to wait for 70 dairy cows to move along the lane the other day with a farmer who...
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Am doing well so far! Mind you, after yesterday's off the scale treats whilst out with OH I've a way to go, but all good today - and a 4 mile run/walk first thing.:D Unfortunately though, whenever I go out to run (no make up, dressed in very close fitting leggings and a vest type T shirt...
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    Chelsea's last stone off by Christmas mission!!

    Glad things are looking up for you. You'll do great with CD for a quick blast! xxx
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Have a great time Gail and Happy Birthday for this weekend. :)
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Fantastic Gail! Well done, what an amazing loss in a week! :D
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Umm....I think it's going to be a bit smaller than either of them Steve! Dawn, so sorry to hear that your son and his girlfriend have split up, a sad time for you all. The puppy is lovely, how about 'Spot?' No? Oh well, sorry. :o I like really obvious names for animals, once had a Jack...
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Weigh in day, 13.11. That's an STS and I'm bloomin' lucky. Hopeless, but lucky. :o
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    Chelsea's last stone off by Christmas mission!!

    Hello Missus, how's things today? :) xx
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Ah! I see! :) xxx A better day, not perfect, but much better. Supper in the garden, loud old Beatles music playing and picking and eating warm peaches from the tree for pudding - bliss!
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    So would I. After our last retriever died we had about a year without one, horrid.
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Michelle?
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    A few minutes peace - bliss, they are all asleep. No one wants me. :) Just checking e.mails and having a few minutes peace before I start the day. Have made myself lunch from last night's supper, salad, cold new potatoes and chicken. Then I flung in an Alpen light bar, 2 banana and an apple...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Great about all the lovely comments Gail! A lie in? What's that? :D
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Katy, I won't give up, you know I won't and I know I can't, just feeling hopeless...and sorry that I've blown the faith other people are kind enough to have in me. Party in full swing, I'm done in and going to leave them to it any minute now! It took all day to prepare - plan, shop, clean...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Fab Dawn! That's wonderful - your 4 stones! Woop woop! I think Gail must have put the 'fluence on you. :D
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    Chelsea's last stone off by Christmas mission!!

    Ignore you? Not a chance Lovey. Now this cruise, you've understandably got the blues but after it there's lots to look forward to, you just don't feel that way now. Jess's wedding, more grandchildren, unknown opportunities that will come your way, all exciting stuff. I think your cruise sounds...
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Thanks Sweetheart, we won't give up. Your message is lovely and I am very glad you are so supportive. I like your evening plans with the crisps, that's my weak time too. I'll plod on, I have to. Copying Dawn's monthly weight loss recording helps, mine is pathetically small, but at least it is...
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    Chelsea's last stone off by Christmas mission!!

    Glad to see you :hug99: ! You'll be fine, it's probably just that you've been looking forward to this for so long and now it's nearly here. :D Have you got your speech ready? I do hope you do it. Have a back up person who'll take over for you, that's what I did and I was ok, soooo scared...
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    Chelsea's last stone off by Christmas mission!!

    Come on Chels, where are you hiding? I've been looking all over here for you?! Out on parade, pronto! :D
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Hmmm...not just last week I'm afraid. I don't want to discourage you but I'm feeling hopeless, especially after everyone's encouragment on here. I feel I'm not worth bothering with and am letting them all down if you want the truth. Same old story, all day fine then muck it up in the evening, so...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Loved the dog story Dawn, your poor Auntie though. She'd have been so glad that you took Sophie in. We had our little Cavalier from a rescue place, she'd belonged to an elderly widower who had to go into a home and was supposed to be in good health and 4 years old. Ha! My 2nd daughter longed...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    I do have one friend with a very quiet, laid back Springer, must be the first one I've ever heard of! They are great dogs though, I really like them.
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    'Air bowing!' :D I used to turn my bow upside down in the difficult bits! I'd forgotten that until you mentioned this! Great about the weight losses, so pleased you're chuffed! Sounds great! Hope you do it! This is interesting Pinkie. I know what you mean abut the piano, we've managed...
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    13.12 Out again this morning, but after all the rain the air is wet and muggy, so it was more of a fast walk than run ths morning, still 4 miles done at a fair pace. B: Omelette with parmesan (HexA) and baked beans, Muller light yog.
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Violin and timpani, but not at the same time :rolleyes: :D and Percussion of all kinds in other bands. I don't play any more, not in public anyway! Sometimes one of my daughters and I play violin duets together still, but I am very, very rusty!
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Nope, don't think my feet are different sizes. I slept so badly - well didn't sleep much at all actually - that I just couldn't haul myself out of bed this morning to run. Had to be at work for 9 so I gave it a miss.....tomorrow instead.
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Glad the concert went well, gives a really good feeling doesn't it? Brilliant that you feel back on SW track now too. :D x
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    I put a plaster on this morning and a pair of my 1000 mile walking socks which was ok. Then I took the plaster off when I came back and wore backless shoes (mules?) I just wish it would heal and the running shoes would be comfortable. I can't feel anything in the shoe that should make it...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    I know we tease each other about this, but I really don't know how you find the time. Our farmhouse is just a cottage, but to clean it properly would take me all day, hence the bathroom, loos and kitchen just get daily attention. Glad you had a better day at work today Dawn. :)
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Hello Gail, you're a late bird! Good today thankyou, but have been out to dinner with a group of friends at another one's house tonight. I ate 'normally', good food though, but it did include wine and pudding. Still feel in control which I think is the main thing just now. Whilst working I found...
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    My SW diary, by Bess.

    Dawn, you are up very late/or early?!! Thankyou for your encouragement, all of you. It really does make a difference, makes me feel better, more positive and when I feel tempted I remember all your kindess to me and faith in me and refrain! Well, weigh in today and it's 13.11. Not good, but...
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    Chelsea's last stone off by Christmas mission!!

    You can do it Chels, if you really want to, but I reckon you must look drop dead gorgeous now! :)
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