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  1. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints CarlyLanky140's Weight Loss Journey (28/155lbs)

    Well done Carly !!!. Hope ye all enjoy the day out today(and night out!!!!) ... :D:D
  2. Michillinwoman

    weigh to go....

    Hi Missy .Hope you are feeling a bit better today . I had a terrible week too but chin up ,its just a bad patch .everyone has them from time to time . I felt really down too this week and broke out "bigtime" on the sweet stuff but have got back yesterday and today. No one has a smooth ride...
  3. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi Girls , Havnt had a great week . I am still bleeding (though not as much) after 10 days on tabs!!!! . Didnt go to WI on tuesday .:whoopass:. Had major breakout on "sweet side" and felt really low all week . Was at consultant on wednesday and she took my bloods again for thyroid and Menopause...
  4. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Hi Miff . Glad to hear your thyroid is back on track . I had my bloods done again with the consultant on wednesday and she is also going to check the estrogen etc to see if the Menopause is causing the bleeding im "still" having at the moment (not as bad but still there after 10 days on...
  5. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi everyone, sorry for not being online for a while . Been a bit crazy here . Well main news is tablets are working and only minor spotting since. Have to take them for 15 days and go back to doctor then. Weight is still static . I am beginning to think that its all hormonal but at least I...
  6. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Hi Miff , sorry to hear you havnt been feeling great . Its really frustrating when you feel you are eating healthy and the weight is not coming off. !!! . I was interested to hear you say your tsh levels had gone up again . I didnt realise it could fluctuate like that. I have an appointment...
  7. Michillinwoman

    weigh to go....

    2.5 lb !!!!!!!!! thats fantastic Missy . delighted for you :D:D. Its great to see it moving for you when you didnt feel great some of the days .. well done:happy096::superwoman:
  8. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi Missy ... Its a miracle , that tablet is amazing . things seem to have stopped this morning (so far anyway:D ) . I am soooo happy . I also put on a tracksuit pants this morning that was skintight before and its much looser now . Today is a good day so far !!!!!. How are you feeling honey ? ...
  9. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints CarlyLanky140's Weight Loss Journey (28/155lbs)

    You know yourself best Carly. Do you have a good digital scales at home ?? . Just be carefull that your WW week doesnt start Monday and finish Friday morning !!! . (You still have to be carefull at the weekend)
  10. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Thanks missy . I have always been very regular up to about two years ago when I went from 28 days to 21 days but this is the first time Ive ever had continuous heavy periods like this . Anyway if this tab works it should stop things.....
  11. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Back from WI and up 0.5lb . Not too bad concidering ,I really thought it would be more, so glad I went now . Our leader wants all our trackers between this and Christmas so thats an added incentive to stay on track. I am gonna be down to 14 st by Christmas if I have to cut off a leg !!!!!!!!
  12. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi all. Well I am here this morning trying to decide if i will go to WI or not. Due to continuous heavy bleeding I had to go to Doc yesterday and she says its all part of the menopause !!!!:sigh::sigh: . (had nothing june,july ..light august ,light september now fllodgates open !!) She put me on...
  13. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Hi Miff, I think you have probably hit the stage where you have lost some weight ,feel better in yourself and in your clothes and subconsiously think Ah I'm fine now !! . Its now you have to go back and think why did I start in the first place ?? . How did I feel then ? . :cry:?? Everyone hits...
  14. Michillinwoman

    weigh to go....

    Hi Missy ,hope you are feeling better today. You sounded so tired :(. We thought my husband was suffering from chronic fatigue at one stage as he was off work for months with no energy and falling asleep constantly and feeling generally lousy but no doctors here would diagnose him . They put it...
  15. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints Sarahs WW Diary

    Come on Sarah!!! . Dont let this throw you , sometimes our bodies do funny things to us (as I am learning for the last two weeks too!!!. ). That 2 lb could be TOTM or constipation. Its frustrating yes but you dont want to have a full blown breakout and be up again next week :(. You have done too...
  16. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints CarlyLanky140's Weight Loss Journey (28/155lbs)

    Hi Carly Hope your week went o.k and wasnt too stressful . Doing anything nice for the weekend ??? . Tonight is take away night in this house so will have my chop suey . Hubby going to doctor this evening so probably wont be doing too much over weekend .:( complaining of pains in his chest...
  17. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi everyone, now I know everyone is going to give out to me but I had a sneaky peek today at the scales (I know i have told other people not to !!!!!! big hypocrite :(:() . All I can say in my defence is I normally dont .... Anyway I was sorry I did as it is "STUCK" solidly on 14st 7lb and wont...
  18. Michillinwoman

    Diary of a Serial Dieter

    Welcome to WW propoints rubberring . Looing forward to following your diary. Keep up that motivation :D:D. Imagine standing on that scales at christmas and seeing that stone gone ... Is that cake worth it ??????
  19. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints twinmum's weightloss(hopefully) diary

    Hi Twinmum , how has this week been for you ??
  20. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints Sarahs WW Diary

    Jut stay away from croissants:(. They are the reason I came back from France in the Summer with 4lb on.
  21. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi bct and Miff . Have had a good day so far . going to start my tracking here again because I want to make sure my portions arnt going over points. Breakfast 8pp 30g shredded wheat 3pp 1/2 pt LF milk............4pp 1 mini baby bel(light). 1pp Lunch..7pp 2* slices McCambridge wholemeal...
  22. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints Sarahs WW Diary

    Sarah, thats fantastic , well done on being back in your size 12's and getting in to the 10's . You will definitly get to your goal by christmas . Theres no stopping you now!!!!!!!!!!!:girlpower::bunnydance:
  23. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Thanks missy bct . I felt I had a reaonably good week but I think its the hormones are all over the place at the moment . hopefully it will have leveled out by next tuesday.(WI-day) :D.
  24. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Hey Miff, great to see you back. :D . also delighted to hear you had a great birthday. Well we have all been working away here , have loads of lovely new members. Well done on only putting up a pound !!! but try to be good this week as sometimes its the next week the damage is seen. (sorry...
  25. Michillinwoman

    Hello all!

    Hi Jem, lovely to have you with us. Holidays !!! tell me about it !!. I went to France for 2 weeks in August and it took me about 6 weeks to get back on track . I had to actually make a fresh start . I am almost !!!! back to where I was before I left now(what a waste of 2.5...
  26. Michillinwoman

    weigh to go....

    Sending you a big official "Hi" to the site . Great you got a diary going ,it will really help . Best of luck with the WI tomorrow. :D:D
  27. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    We bought ours from a guy from the North of Ireland. It cost 200 euro but he gave us a huge cage/run as well and even the little feeding bowls and you also need a heating lamp and a heating mat where he can have a hotspot to sleep on when the weather gets cold. (this tortoise does not...
  28. Michillinwoman

    Size 14 - Here I come...

    Hi Star, well done on your 3lb loss :D Thats fantastic. Dont panic about the odd blip , its what you do for the rest of the day/week is important ,as long as you dont let it throw you off course . Keep tracking and as you said keep buzy. Boredom is a downfall for me too :sigh:
  29. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints Advice

    Hi Loubie,Welcome to WW and minimins. Congratulations on setting the day and try to enjoy every minute of the build up:D. Its great to have a goal to aim for. I have an underactive thyroid too so can understand your frustration. Are you on medication now for it ?. You have to be prepared for...
  30. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi Mrsm .Its a little leopard tortoise. We have her about a year. Best pet ever. give her dandoline leaves and fresh water every day and that it. Have you got oneyourself ??
  31. Michillinwoman

    pickles76 - weightloss starts here!

    Mexico !!!! you lucky thing .Dont worry a jot about the swim suit girl .Just go and enjoy yourself . We were in France over the summer and really noone takes any notice of anyone else.. I think sometimes we are a bit paranoid about our size . Enjoy your break with your family and make some...
  32. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints CarlyLanky140's Weight Loss Journey (28/155lbs)

    Hi Carly love ,hope you are feeling better .going to do your quiz. Name : Breda Age : 46 Occupation : Trained as a Chemical Analyst, left work to look after my autistic daughter so now am Home Carer/stay at home Mummy Favourite food :I eat everything !!!!!!!!! Pets: 1 dog, 3 cats and 1...
  33. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi Missybct . I think when things get a bit stale or stuck a fresh start is the only way to go. lovely to have you drop in , keep in touch and maybe we can motivate each other. best of luck.
  34. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi all. Kitten is doing great TG . eating well and his eyes have cleared up. He is really sweet . Have to keep him away from our other two cats at the moment as he is still sneezing . Pickles , I would love to do something like that and work at a rescue centre . I love animals but I live out...
  35. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints CarlyLanky140's Weight Loss Journey (28/155lbs)

    Hi Carly ,Just realised you have almost lost 3 stone (:happy036:) .You must be feeling it now in your clothes .. thats amazing. Any plans for the weekend ???? . mine is sleep and relax and read ... heaven !!!!
  36. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints Horrific diary of a hopeful loser

    Thats great weight loss Vicki. You are doing fantastic. :D:D
  37. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Thats next September !!!!!!!!!!! . would hope to get in to something nice for my friends wedding in May :D:D YAH !!!!!!!! its mid-term break here today the kids have all next week off) so a few nice long morning lie-ins are on the cards !! (My kids are teenagers-love their bed :D). hope the...
  38. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints twinmum's weightloss(hopefully) diary

    Very Positive twinmum. House work and kids (twins !!!!!:eek:) should help you work up lots of steps. Well done with the fresh start . You kept your original starting weight which was clever .I must go back and see if i can edit my profile again to put in mine. You are doing great though with...
  39. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi Twinmum. Making the fresh start worked for me eventually . Like you I was sick ofmy YO-YO ing and wanted a fresh start. I am sorry now though I didnt use my original starting weight of 15.4 becauseit would make my totals look nicer :D. But anyway its the moving down that counts at the end of...
  40. Michillinwoman

    Hi My names Stacey & I'm a Foodaholic...

    Hi Stacey , good to have you here with all us foodaholics. :D. Ihope youenjoy the site. I have found it great support . Its like my own personal WW class thats in the corner of my kitchen every day.I can chat and moan and get advice whenever I like and even try to motivate others if I can. :)...
  41. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Thanks Girls. I am determined to keep the momentum going now. :D
  42. Michillinwoman

    Calling all Irish!!!

    lost 2.5lb this week.....V.happy bunny:bunnydance:. Did your leader tell you theres an offer next week , pay 50 euro for 7 weeks . not a bad idea (save 20 euro!!)
  43. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints CarlyLanky140's Weight Loss Journey (28/155lbs)

    Yaaaaaa !!! way to go Carly:D:D . Thats a fantastic loss in one week and well into the 17's. I am so pleased for you . You have really kick started things again .:happy096: I wasjust thinking this week about what makes the difference for me between a good week and a bad week ??? The...
  44. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints Nutty's journey to confidence

    Thats Brilliant Nutty !!!!!!!!!! really well done :D:D
  45. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Down 2.5lb today !!!!!! thrilled with that even though it is over 2 weeks but who cares its down anyway.:D:D Would love to buy a new "frock" for christmas Carly but I want to feel like I have a figure to put in it first. Im small (5ft 3) and have a barrell shape so its really hard to get...
  46. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Hope you have a lovely Birthday and really enjoy your trip .Dont forget to comeback to us though !!!!!!! . We'd really miss you.:D
  47. Michillinwoman

    Size 14 - Here I come...

    Hi Star . welcome to WW :D. This site is a fantastic support and its there every day when you need it. The people are great and we all try to help and encourage each other. Sorry the Propoints didnt work foryou the first time . Ihave found it brilliant now i must say . What do you think didnt...
  48. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi Nutty . Ya its a pain staying the same but at least it wasnt up.!!! and I Blame TOTM so hopefully .........:wave_cry:......it will be down tomorrow. At the moment I really dont care how slow its going down as long as it continues to go down. :D
  49. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    I love cheese too Carrie but its taking me time to get my head around the fact(and years of weight watchers) thatI can have more protein like cheese when I am not eating the crap. Also having things like olive oil for cooking and salads. It makes my food far tastier and actually healthy . I must...
  50. Michillinwoman

    pickles76 - weightloss starts here!

    That snacking monster is such a brat :mad:. You have got the right attitude though ,lets tryand work it off. Anyway thats what the weeklies are there for too.
  51. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints 100lbs to lose - Carriegirl21's Diary

    Hi Carrie ,sorry to hear you have been sick and in Pain love . TOTM (2-3 days before especially) normally makes me binge on chocolate ,crisps ,any crap . The cravings can be awfull,constantly filling my face. It has improved since I cut out the sugar . (still craved fruit though:eek:) I hope it...
  52. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints CarlyLanky140's Weight Loss Journey (28/155lbs)

    Sometimes you cant really plan for the unexpected Carly and all we can do is try to make up for it so your positive attitude is spot on. You dont let it unhinge your week . Proud of you honey ...
  53. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Glad to see youare feeling better miff . Jo told me once that birthday cake doesnt have calories !!!!!!!!!!!! so enjoy :D. You have to build yourself up after being sick :D. Time enough to get back to tracking when all your travels are done this week.
  54. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi all. Well I have had a reasonable weekend i think !!!!!. Weather has been awfull here , rain ,rain and more rain. I went to a fashion show on Friday night and there are so many beautiful dresses out there and I want to be able to wear them.!!!!!!!!!!. It has really perked up my enthusiasm...
  55. Michillinwoman

    pickles76 - weightloss starts here!

    WOW well done pickles ,2.5lb off is fantastic . thats a bag of sugar + thats gone again this week .Keep up the good work !!!!!!!!!!!
  56. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints My Journey To Loose 26.5lbs/145lbs

    Keep it up Kim . That half pound is toast this week !!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D
  57. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints Nutty's journey to confidence

    Well Done Nutty . Great first week .. You are on your way girl:D:D
  58. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi everyone. today has been a strange day .Again I just seemed to want to eat all day. Not sweetstuff ,but bread, cheese , fruit , . About every hour I was making a cup of tea and nibbling something. I am a tea addict too!!!!!!!. Think I will try just to have 3 cups of tea tomorrow and...
  59. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints CarlyLanky140's Weight Loss Journey (28/155lbs)

    Delighted you had a good day Carly. dont think any further now than next wednesday and what you want to feel like when you weigh in..imagine stepping on that scales.
  60. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints CarlyLanky140's Weight Loss Journey (28/155lbs)

    Hi Carly.You seem to have just hit a wall and that happens at some stage to everyone. You have had a lot on recently with work so dont be too hard on yourself. What I think you have to do now is "shake it up a little" .That means going back to basics and planning your meals with some new ideas...
  61. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints 100lbs to lose - Carriegirl21's Diary

    Carrie thats fantastic weightloss .. so pleased for you:girlpower::bliss:
  62. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Sorry to hear that pesky flu virus is back again Miff . I think at this stage you will need the antibiotic to clear it ,especially as you want to be in good form for next week !!!! Congrats on getting over the 200 barrier.thats a great milestone ,well done . hope you feel better soon.
  63. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    STS today:( . But I expected it really . TOTM arrived today and too much chips didnt help either . O well , look forward to next week.:D
  64. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Really wierd day today .I could sit down and eat all day . Keeping away from sugars but nothing else is safe.!!. very restless and anxious too . feels like the day before TOTM arrival but dont know if it is as they are all over the place at mo. Just my luck the day before WI ..:cry:
  65. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Great to see you back Miff.We were beginning to get worried about you. Sounds like you had a really bad dose of flu. Looks like you have a great week planned for next week though....Paris ... I wish !!!!!!!!!. Ye are so lucky to be able to go there by train .....
  66. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Thanks Jo. I just have to be careful to not over do other foods now to make up for not having the sweet things. We'll see tomorrow at WI if I have done damage !!!!!. Going around in my slippers this morning but feet not as bad as last night . :D
  67. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints Nutty's journey to confidence

    Welldone Nutty.It probably was the cutting down the tea and coffee that caused the headache .Tip . Tell yourself you cant have a tea or coffee until you drink a glass of water first .Sometimes you have the water and dont bother with the tea !!!!!!!!!!!!
  68. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints 100lbs to lose - Carriegirl21's Diary

    Carrie ,the girls have said it all really .I hope you can get things all out on the table with your friend and thrash things out. Put yourself in her shoes, -If someone kept turning down your invites to go out how would you feel ?? . maybe she feels that you are not interested in her any more...
  69. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    ThanKs Carly .proves I can do it when I want to.!!!!!!!!!! wish I wasnt such a lazy witch....:eek:
  70. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Its really hard when all that greasy food and white carbs are looking at you every day. Could you ask to grill yours ?? and have it with some wholemeal bread . You have to ask support from those around you . I have to cook my own food separate from the gang here sometimes and its a PAIN but I...
  71. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi Jo43. Yes a good soak is in order tonight I think .:sigh: As for making good food choices,I am just finding it much easier to make healthy choices without the sugar .I am also less impulsive and plan more. SO Track,Track,Track tomorrow .
  72. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi Star kissed . Yes sugar is a real problem for me and causes me to crave more and more !!!! and then have a binge:cry: . I am trying at the moment to have a good amount of protein at each meal(hardest is breakfast ) and stick to natural sugars like fruit for snacks, and cut out all added...
  73. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints CarlyLanky140's Weight Loss Journey (28/155lbs)

    Aaah Carly . Sorry to hear you have been having a bad time. Hope the weekend has been a little better and cheered you up. Dont worry about the chocolate binge ,you know yourself its just a blip and you have to just getback on the wagon again. You are definitly an emotional eater. Life can...
  74. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi all.Thank god the keyboard is fixed !!!. I am knackered and sore!!!!!!!!. Did a 8km(5 mile) ladies mini marathon today (walking :eek:) for funds for my daughters special school ..I now have a beautiful blister on the ball of my foot and hopping around like a granny. Its greatfun though .Some...
  75. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Miffhopeyouok....sorry.key.board.acting.up.miss.you.
  76. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    thankseveryonkeyboardstuckatmo.
  77. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Today has been a good day so far . Got lots of things done including cutting the grass in my friends garden (its a long story!! ). Legs a bit sore now though but got my exercise for the day:D. Been fairly good food wise and drank tons of water again which has really helped with the UTI(not as...
  78. Michillinwoman

    pickles76 - weightloss starts here!

    Welcome pickles. I started in May too but had a disaster of a summer so started again in September . Dont be too hard on yourself ,you are back now and ready to go !!!!!!!!. Its all about going back to basics and Track,Track,Track............:girlpower:
  79. Michillinwoman

    In search of the new me

    Hi Katkins . Fantastic weight loss You go girl !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Food looks good too:D:D
  80. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi gals . well bingo was fun but didnt win anything:( . I am just not lucky at these things. :cry:. well it was a night out anyway .!!! UTI symptoms feel better this evening ,the water really helps. My friend was telling me to drink cranberry juice but its full of sugar so will stick with the...
  81. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints Livi is losing!

    Good !!!!!!!!! every minus is a bonus :D. You had a big weight loss the week before and thats the way it goes sometimes . Keep an eye on your monthly tallies -much more motivating and well done on measuring the inches, I always say ill do that and never get down to it. :(
  82. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Had a strange day today , really tired and think I have a urinary infection. (been thinking i have to pee all day and dribbling razorblades Eeeeek ) I know too much information sorry !!!!!!!!!!. It could be down to candida die-off from not having sugar . I have been slugging down water and that...
  83. Michillinwoman

    In search of the new me

    Hi Katkins , food looks good , whats roast chicken mug shot ??????? . thought mug shot was a drink or should there just be a comma ,easily confused me :o
  84. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints Livi is losing!

    Never say a mere half pound !!!! . Thats a half pound of butter gone off the hips remember:D. Congratulations on the silver seven ,great going in only two weeks .
  85. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints My Journey To Loose 26.5lbs/145lbs

    Brilliant weight loss Kimbowee !!!!!!. Hope that banishes all thoughts of liquid diets. :D am really thrilled for you . keep it going girl .. :girlpower:
  86. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Thanks girls, hopeing I now have a system that works for my sugar sensitive body and keeps working !!!!!!!! . I love not craving and being able to walk in to a shop and not drool all over the chocolate :drool: .
  87. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Hope you are over the worst pet . Nasty bugs :(:(
  88. Michillinwoman

    DietGirl24's WW Diary!!!

    Great to see you are getting your points up diet girl . I think all of us have at some stage obsessed too much on loosing weight so dont worry .Usually though it just ends being for a few weeks and the body just bounces back eating all round it because it thinks its starving (if you know what I...
  89. Michillinwoman

    The ups and downs of the scales

    Sorry to hear you are feeling wrecked at the moment love . You have the right idea ,dont be too hard on yourself , Just try to rest as much as you can this week . Maybe try having a little more protein this week than carbs . The carbs will give an energy boost for a while then a energy slump but...
  90. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints CarlyLanky140's Weight Loss Journey (28/155lbs)

    Fantastic Carly!!!!! . Concidering you had a stressful week thats an amazing loss . :happy096::bunnydance:
  91. Michillinwoman

    Calling all Irish!!!

    Hi Irish ladies . Just said id sign on again here with ye . I am from Limerick and started WW last May. Was going great until I went on hols in August and then got sick when I got home(was on steroids for a week) . Put most of it back on again:cry: so restarted again in September. Seem to have...
  92. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints Nutty's journey to confidence

    Hi and welcome nutty me !! . Love the name :D feel that way myself most weeks,:D but you are on the right track with the Propoints. I have found it works for me . Its very flexible with your daily points and weeklies for those nights out and breakout moments:sign0007:. Ask any questions you have...
  93. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Yippie!!!!!!!!! down 1.5lb this morning. Its moving again TG. :banana dancer:
  94. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Thanks Jo. Had slice of brown bread ,a bananna and 2 baby bel lights this morning for protein . I get tired of the same thing some mornings like porridge and eggs . Ah well a change is as good as a rest i suppose . WI this morning ,hopeing to be down 1lb . Had a good week ,just hope I didnt...
  95. Michillinwoman

    In search of the new me

    He He !!!!!!!!! my hubby always says everyone in the house eats better and more regularly when I am back at WW. Does them no harm at all . :D
  96. Michillinwoman

    DietGirl24's WW Diary!!!

    Hi Diet girl . I feel like such a party pooper saying this but 4-5 points a day is rediculous. thats equivalent to about 300 cal a day, less than a lot of the liquid diets. You are putting yourself in danger having so little . Please try to eat ALL the points you are allowed. You need some carbs...
  97. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints Sarahs WW Diary

    I dont think anybody in this country is too flush at the moment.:( If you could try and put away even 10 euro a week till xmas strictly for you . You deserve it .we have to be nice to ourselves because no one else will . Lifes too short not to.
  98. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    You poor thing !!! sounds like a nasty dose. Hasnt put off your sense of humour though !!!!!!!!!!!!! . Hibernate for a few days and let us know how you are getting on .
  99. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints Livi is losing!

    Hi Livi , dont panic .I have eaten all my weeklies and still lost weight. thats what they are for . Just stay true till weigh in and you will be fine .
  100. Michillinwoman

    gaining!!

    Just to say to you as well Jesse . Our body weight will always fluctuate from day to day according to things like Fluid retention Time of the month Bowel movements /constipation often at start as we eat more veg/fruit and our body isnt used to it . sorts itself out eventually. how much water...
  101. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints Sarahs WW Diary

    You really should treat yourself to something BIG . Maybe aim to get to goal before xmas and give yourself a big pressie you have wanted for ages .:D:D
  102. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Had porridge and a boiled egg this morning for breakfast . Finding it hard to have protein at breakfast .I am up around 7am to get the lads ready for buses and really dont want meat at that hour . the boiled egg seems the best at the moment. Might try 2 grilled rashers tomorrow. does help to...
  103. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints My Journey To Loose 26.5lbs/145lbs

    I have to admit I tried one of those shakes diets once and stuck it sevenweeks . I lost a lot of weight but it flew back on again .think my metabolism is only recovering now . The weight loss is appealing but You really need to be so strict when you come off it . Its also so antisocial ,sitting...
  104. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints 100lbs to lose - Carriegirl21's Diary

    Anxiety is a pain in the butt . What happens with me is if I see too many things ahead of me that I have to go to ie schoolmeetings/ sports fixtures (son) or if something turns up that upsets my plan for the day ie hubby asks me to go on an errand in the middle of the day I get really restless...
  105. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Hi Miff ,hope you had a nice weekend. did the skating go well ??
  106. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi Girls . Jo thanks as always for the support . I hope I have your determination to stick with it now. I made one silly slip today and had a wrap in McDonalds thinking it was the lesser of evils but got the chilli sauce one which of course was really sweet !!! :booboo:. Had 2 big red hot ears...
  107. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints CarlyLanky140's Weight Loss Journey (28/155lbs)

    I think the girls are on the right track Carly and start with a few easy ones like peas,sweetcorn ,red peppers or mushrooms .no one expects you to love brusselsprouts or brocalli straight away .start slowly adding a few bits at a time to your stirfry . My son has never eaten a veg in his life...
  108. Michillinwoman

    Starting Weight watchers again

    The classes are a good support definitly . Make sure you stay for the class and get the program explained to you. If you are going to pay your 10 euro each week theres no point in weighing and running . You will always learn something new at the classes. now Ill get off my soapbox and say best...
  109. Michillinwoman

    Discover Kelly's Diary...no more procrastination!

    Hi Kelly, welcome to WW and minimins. Your goal of 2.5 stone in twelve months is very realistic and achievable .Well done for getting back and not leaving it to the last minute!! . Best of luck for your first week and keep updateing ,it really helps.
  110. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Ya Carly ,I am off all processed sugar products(cakes,biscuits,sweets,chocolate,dried fruit anything with sugar added in the ingrediants) only eating fruit and veg for my sugars . Its not as bad as it sounds actually once you get over the initial few days .I am also trying to eat all brown...
  111. Michillinwoman

    Starting Weight watchers again

    Hi mum in need . Welcome to WW. These are some of the breakfasts I use 1 boiled egg (2pp) 2 slices mcCambridge wholemeal (4PP) 2 tsp flora light(1pp)....total 7pp 30g porridge .........3pp 1/2 pt skim milk ....3pp low fat milk 4pp 30g cerial (special K , cornflakes etc)3pp 1/2 pt skim milk...
  112. Michillinwoman

    In search of the new me

    Hi Kat ,lovely to have you with us. Pro points is excellent and really flexible. Have you got your starter pack yet? .You should get the little book with the food lists and all the propoints. I dont know what the system is with WW on line. Ask whatever questions you need to ask girl ,there is...
  113. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi all. Had a reasonably good day today . I even got buzy in the kitchen and made some oatmeal muffins !!!. They turned out quiet nice ,like a wholemeal scone but with no sugar.!!!. My butt is really mad itchy:eek: (I know TMI!!!!) so I think I could be experiencing some die-off symptoms as the...
  114. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    I love fruit miff ,my trouble is i could nibble it all day .I could eat oranges by the tonne !!!!- I think I am having my day before TOTM today so am really craving . Trying to keep buzy to keep myself distracted . :mad:
  115. Michillinwoman

    DietGirl24's WW Diary!!!

    keep positive diet -girl . you can do this .one day doesnt make a bad week. :bighug:
  116. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Its crazy isnt it . Its so hard to find things that fit properly . At the moment I am about a 20-22 top and 18 jeans.Bra size (44D!!!). I can shop in Dunnes and pennies for jeans but normally have to go to evans for tops!!! . Being a barrel shape is not easy to dress :(:(
  117. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints CarlyLanky140's Weight Loss Journey (28/155lbs)

    Great stuff Carly .... lets shed those pounds .. :D:D:D
  118. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints Livi is losing!

    Great start Livi . really well done. :D. A lot of people actually find that they eat more food when they are on WW.(just better food not crap !!!!). Dont worry about how much more you have to loose ,just see it as your routine now and you will be suprised how fast the weeks will fly. Set small...
  119. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Well done Miff. Another 1.5lb down !!!! :D Maybe its fate that you forgot to order the curley wurleys....your body is telling you subconciusly NO MORE CRAP (only kidding) . What height are you miff ? How do you fit in a size 12 dress at that weight and I am lucky to get a size 20 done up...
  120. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints CarlyLanky140's Weight Loss Journey (28/155lbs)

    I'v been faffing about too Carly going up and down but am in the groove again now and also want to get a stone down at least by christmas . Big wedding looming in May 12 !!!! . Lets go girl.:girlpower:
  121. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Aaaah thanks Jo . Ya I am back in the groove TG. Its so much easier to eat healthily when you dont have mad cravings . I have to be careful to watch the portions of the good stuff though . Just woofed 2 boiled eggs and 3 slices of McCambridge wholemeal bread and spread totalling around 12 PP for...
  122. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints From fat to thin!

    Hi Kerry ,Congratulations ,didnt see your post until now sorry . It is exciting all the build up to the big day . Enjoy it and try nt to stress . It always all comes together on the day. Well done on getting back to WW. remember every 1/2 lb counts .think of it as another 0.5 lb of butter off...
  123. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi All sorry for not being here all day but I have literally been running around all day . Good news is I was down 2 lb this morning:girlpower:. Thrilled to be moving in the right direction again. Cutting out sugar works for me I know that. I just have to be careful not to overeat the healthy...
  124. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    I really hope I am down now this week . The scales say I am so thats good !!!! . Will post when i get home from class . I am proud of myself for resisting this weekend . I have proved can do it now.:superwoman:frtgggggggggggggggggggggg@??. sorry cat walked over keyboard
  125. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints CarlyLanky140's Weight Loss Journey (28/155lbs)

    Hope the weekend went well for you Carly . Another week ,another 1lb (s) down . My WW leader says remember the 3P's : PATIENCE : PLANNING: PERSISTANCE Is what will get us to goal !!!
  126. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Thanks Carly . Its easier when you dont have mad cravings and can recognise your hunger . I didnt feel deprived either like I would before. Positives from weekend: I resisted chocolate biscuit cake :eek: I didnt have wine:( I still really enjoyed my weekend and nobody minded or was put...
  127. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Hi Miff ,hope you had a good weekend. Was away myself as well with some girlfriends . A break is wonderful . behaved myself TG . How are things with you ?.:)
  128. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints 100lbs to lose - Carriegirl21's Diary

    Carrie , the main thing is not to panic over a blip . It happens to everyone at some stage. Just nip it in the bud now and put it behind you and put in a few good days and it will be a distant memory . Learning to have patience with your weight loss and with yourself is half the battle :D
  129. Michillinwoman

    The ups and downs of the scales

    Well done L.M.O . You seem really motivated at the moment .well done on turning things around . You are so luckey with the nice weather you have .Its rainey ,muggy and dull here . Its not fair :(
  130. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi Girls. Have been away visiting a friend for the weekend and am glad to report that I resisted anything sweet and many bottles of wine !!!!! . I had one gin and slimline tonic which was not bad I thought. It was a great girly catch-up weekend and we were helping our friend choose a style of...
  131. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints 100lbs to lose - Carriegirl21's Diary

    Hope you are feeling better today Carrie. :bighug:
  132. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi Miff. Ya thats what I tried this morning now ,a boiled egg, much easier to eat at that time. Protein for breakfast every day is new to me as I usually just have porridge or cerial. Only on saturdays then we have a brunch. Today is going well so far and having steak for dinner.Yum .
  133. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints CarlyLanky140's Weight Loss Journey (28/155lbs)

    Hope today was a better day than yesterday Carly. Keep up the good work . :D
  134. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Great positives Miff . I like that last one, another day closer to goal ,great way to think of things. :D:D
  135. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi Girls , well today went well foodwise ,felt full and just a few cravings-nothing I couldnt handle. -had good energy as well. Had scrambled egg as my protein for breakfast this morning but found it a bit hard going so early in the morning :(. I am keeping a record of everything I eat and how I...
  136. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Hi Miff . Sounds like you really enjoyed the roller skating . Im afraid youd have a bit of convincing to do to get me to go. I know i would end up on my butt !!!!!!!. I have really bad coordination . Well done on getting back to the tracking . Your menu for today looks yummy . Think I will...
  137. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi Jo, Carly and Miff . Thanks for all your encouragement and kind comments. You are all such stars . Well I eventually got my act together on Sunday and have cut out all the processed sugar and have just been eating very healthily, the old fashioned way . Proteins, complex carbs ,veg and...
  138. Michillinwoman

    DoingItForMe weight loss diary

    Hi Micheala , Hope you have a beautiful new kitchen at this stage .. The hassle will be all worth it. Im struggling at the moment .hows it going for you ??
  139. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Aaaah , Thanks Jo... You are doing exactly the right thing for me being harsh .Its what I need at the moment .I am faffing with it. I will never give up but I am getting nowhere at the moment. Its like two steps forward and one step back. :sigh:. Thanks for making me realise that.:) Its...
  140. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Hi Miff . Its hard to be perfect all the time . At least you enjoyed your Pie ... I am struggling as well at the moment but will get my head around it again . Hope the roller skating goes well . That would be my nightmare now (I have a bad back so am always afraid of falling..even without wheels...
  141. Michillinwoman

    Diary of a scaredy fat cat!

    Hi Seagray, Your story is similar to a lot of peoples here so delighted to have you. I have found WW propoints (new plan) excellent. You have your allowence of points for each day and you also have 49 floating weekly points that you can have for your night out ,few drinkies or whatever is your...
  142. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi All, Well had a bad few days really ,havnt recovered from birthday pig out on wednesday yet. How is it if I go overboard on the sugar for one day:mad: my body just goes crazy looking for more ,more,more. Its so hard then to get off it again . I get withdrawals- ,headaches ,really bad nasal...
  143. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi Girls, Thanks for the birthday wishes Mrsm79 . :D Jo ,delighted to hear birthday cake points dont count as I think I probably exhausted most of my weeklies on one day yesterday !!!!!!!!!!!!. Back to reality today . Have been trying some of the quick Porridge products around as...
  144. Michillinwoman

    DietGirl24's WW Diary!!!

    No Problem diet girl . You are excellent at posting helpfull motivational stuff so just thought it might help . You obviously have a good G.P . :D. Agree with you depression is such a common illness but is seen as such a taboo subject . I dont get it really . If your body gets sick ,people are...
  145. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Thanks Girls . Think Im gonna need help this week:cry: . Today is my birthday so hubby suprised me last night with champagne and strawberries !!! not too bad you may say .... BUT also arrived with a big tea time express chocolate layer cake !!!!! which I had to have a big slice of ...
  146. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints CarlyLanky140's Weight Loss Journey (28/155lbs)

    2lb down :D:D:D Well done girl .Concidering you had such a buzy week thats excellent . You are such a winner :D:D:D
  147. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Hope WI went well . :D. Can I ask you what you point the squirty cream at. I sometimes use the lidl linesse low fat one and point it at about 1pp a squirt (If you know what I mean)
  148. Michillinwoman

    Psycho Kitty's slimming aid (how many activity points for typing? ;))

    Hi Kitty , well done you . 0.5lb down ,thats great concidering you had a big loss last week . I didnt have a great week really if Im honest . We went out to celebrate my sons exam results and ended up having steak with all the trimmings and even though i didnt have a desert myself I picked at...
  149. Michillinwoman

    DietGirl24's WW Diary!!!

    Hi Diet girl . Just wanted to say well done on working hard to beat your depresion . It sounds like the CBT has really worked for you. I have suffered from depression for about six years now having bad months, then recovering, then going back down again.I also remember exactly the pattern you...
  150. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Well I put up 0.5lb :wave_cry:. Knew it this morning on my own scales .O well on to this week . Its not much and is probably down to TOTM. Will be better this week. My Aims for this week : (1)START DOING SOME REGULAR EXERCISE . 30 mins a day . (2)Loose 1-2lb next Tuesday (3)Make more...
  151. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Off to weigh in this morning. Scales not playing nice here :wave_cry:. Think TOTM due . going anyway ,will update . I am happy to announce the death of one mouse !!!! . Hubbie caught it with a trap. very inhumane i know but couldnt bare the thought of it running around the house.
  152. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints CarlyLanky140's Weight Loss Journey (28/155lbs)

    Ooooh poor you . hope it gets better soon pet . Could be nerves are you doing something stressfull today ??
  153. Michillinwoman

    The ups and downs of the scales

    Yahooooo . 5lb down . well done !!!!!!!!!!!!. Knew it would all level out eventually . You can do this ...Keep it going now. another good week would really see the scales jump
  154. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    No news on mouse Im afraid. Hubby has set a trap under brids wardrobe butnothing yet . I think he may have been stunned by the cats first and ran under something and collapsed.!!!! If trap doesnt work I think we will have to start moving beds etc. I used to jump on chairs and squeel like a...
  155. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Hi Miff ,hope you have a lovely day at the seaside .Sounds like some good fresh air might help blow out the cobwebs and help to get things straight in your mind. Im sorry to hear about your friend . I dont know if it will help any but I have found that sometimes you can grow "out" of friends...
  156. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    The showers have been really heavy here today and its quiet cold. Yes its good to be back on track . Today has kinda been a strange day as my car was in the garage and hubby was at work so just me and kids here all day, looking out at the rain .!! only excitement is our cats chased a mouse in...
  157. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Forgot to put up my 3 positives. 1 . I was able to have a little cake and then stop :eek: 2. I pointed all day 3. While my gang were scoffing chocolate bars from Aldi tonight ,I quite happily had my mini merangues, tinned fruit and WW yogurt all for 2pp and it was gorgeous .
  158. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Ha , Good one Mazie :D:D... I hope he is sulking . It feels good to beat the sugar monster for once . (The little bugger!!!!!!!) Jo , Youre home !!!!,fantastic , so lovely to see yu back online . will post on your diary next. Carly and dietgirl ,thanks for the well done's . It felt good...
  159. Michillinwoman

    DietGirl24's WW Diary!!!

    Wheres our research assistant gone ??? . Hope this week is going ok for you
  160. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints From fat to thin!

    Hi Kerry, Welcome to minimins . I too am a chocoholic so I know where you are coming from . TOTM is a nightmare and the only way I have got through it before is to have other small point treats in the house and basically distract myself i.e yogurts, mini light babybels, Walkers baked (Multipaks...
  161. Michillinwoman

    Psycho Kitty's slimming aid (how many activity points for typing? ;))

    Hi Kitty ,Hows the week going for you. Tuesday and wednesday were ok for me (Used 20 weeklies) but today has been good now. Want to be down another 2 lb this week . Have meal out tomorrow night !!!!!!!!!!.. Onward and Downwards.:D
  162. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Have been good today (so far) . Went visiting with my friend here and had a box of those mini fondant fancies plonked in front of me. I took one and pointed it as 3pp (they are tiny!!) and resisted them pleading at me to take more . Usually I would have had 2 or 3 . :eek:. Am I getting sense...
  163. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Hope the headache is gone and that you are feeling better honey.
  164. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints 100lbs to lose - Carriegirl21's Diary

    Hope you are feeling better today honey . Blow outs will happen . dont beat yourself up . Back tracking today and well done for tracking everything yesterday .
  165. Michillinwoman

    zebredys' Weight Loss Diary (new)

    God ye are doing FANTASTIC !!!. Those last few pounds can be sticky though . Think of it this way whats another week ?? you know you will get there now .Think of that feeling when you stand on the scales and hit your goal . BRILLIANT . Fab work done by hubby too .
  166. Michillinwoman

    The ups and downs of the scales

    Keep up the good worK L.M.O . Think of the feeling when you stand on the scales and you are down to what you want :D
  167. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints CarlyLanky140's Weight Loss Journey (28/155lbs)

    OOps just spotted you were on the site earlier !!!! Its the menopause sorry :D
  168. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints CarlyLanky140's Weight Loss Journey (28/155lbs)

    Carlyyyyyyyy where are you ?????? Hope things are ok chick .
  169. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi Girls. had a reasonably good day today . Son got his Junior Certificate (Like GCSE in England)Results today and did brilliantly ,much better than we had expected really. Was really thrilled for him as he is dyslexic and has to work hard, so we celebrated a little.!!! . Used about 14 weeklies...
  170. Michillinwoman

    DoingItForMe weight loss diary

    Good to hear from you Micheala . I know whats its like tobe without a kitchen . We painted ours last year so for 2 days everything was covered and that was crazy . cant imagine it for a week !! and with small kids . Hope everything is shipshape soon and it will be worth it in the end to have a...
  171. Michillinwoman

    Random tips to help with weight loss!!

    Just a tip i saw on the Claire richards program last Friday which has helped me all week . If you are frothing at the mouth looking at that creamy bun or cake ,imagine it covered in something yucky like toenail clippings or flies or poo!!!!! soon puts you off I tell ya ....... I am a visual...
  172. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints Food diary to keep me on track!

    Hi Claire , fellow Irish mini here . Whats the + 18 about .??? .
  173. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints Sharon's diary starting AGAIN

    Hi Sir77 , just following your diary , your menus look great . I have a wedding too next May (good friend ) so want to be able to get something nice to wear for that. Will you weigh in at home ? . Try to do it same time , same clothes so it doesnt frustrate you . keep it up girl . we want some...
  174. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints Rachel's weight loss diary - Dublin

    Best of luck with WI Rachel . your food diarys look really exact and Yum so hope all goes well . Its not easy to refocus after hols (As I knw to my cost) so well done on that .
  175. Michillinwoman

    Discover Dinx's Diary - new year = new me....bring it on :D

    Dinx .just been catching up on your Diary . thats rediculous about your op. they really dont care about a persons feelings ,being all geed up to go and then have to go home and wait . crazy. hope you get called soon . Your birthday sound lovely . theres some kind of saying (Im not sure if I...
  176. Michillinwoman

    Psycho Kitty's slimming aid (how many activity points for typing? ;))

    You can do it Kitty . You have to stay motivated now to kick my butt !! . :D. Keep loging on and talking to us here ,it really helps me if I have an off day. Its like having a WW class every day.
  177. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Three positives for today 1. went to class ,lost 2lb , great talk after 2. did tracker 100% 3. Actually concidering getting out my dusty bike tomorrow and going for a cycle .
  178. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Great going Miff !!!!!!!!! .2.5lbs brilliant :D Love your three positives for today . I cant wait to get back under that 200 mark again too !!!!!!!
  179. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints Diary of Dreamings

    bet ya you will !!!!. If you see something bad Like a big cake just imagine a big no.14 printed on it and keep tracking .
  180. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints Diary of Dreamings

    No Good week goes unrewarded !!!!! . Could just be a bit of fluid retension this week or as you have lost so much to date it could just take another week to see your efforts . Try not to dwell too much on the scales ,look at the overall picture i.e mnthly or inches or how clothes fit ..:D
  181. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi Girls ,just back from class ,Lost 2lb yippie. Delighted to be on the road again !! . Wow Kitty you did fantastic ,great start. Our leader gave a great talk today so I am all fired up again determined to have at least a stone gone by Christmas. Went shopping after class so well stocked up ...
  182. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints 100lbs to lose - Carriegirl21's Diary

    Love your 3 positives too Carrie. It does make you feel good about yourself and stop always looking at the negative. replied to you on my diary about that video about overeating . I thought it was good . especially bi about binge eating and sugar (elective down the side of the page.)
  183. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Carrie if you go back to p46 of my diary you will see the link there.Its something like Kanal von Overcome Binge eating- U Tube
  184. Michillinwoman

    Psycho Kitty's slimming aid (how many activity points for typing? ;))

    Kitty ,Great to see you back , Happy Birthday . You wont believe this but I went off track as well over the summer and started back last tuesday and weighed in at 14st 13.5 lb. !!!!!!!!! . Have first weigh in as well tomorrow ... I think we started around the same as well the last time...
  185. Michillinwoman

    The ups and downs of the scales

    You poor thing !!!!!!! . Its definitly time of the month thats causing the increase I can be 3-4lb up at that time so dont panic . You know yourself you didnt do that much damage. Its a new week so try not to be too down about it it will all work out next weigh in.. Around that time of the month...
  186. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    My Three positives for today. I stayed within my points. I cooked a nice healthy roast for lunch. I read a lot of good tips today and watched that U tube video about overeating that dietgirl told us about . It was excellent .
  187. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    I wouldlove that too Carly , to be able to have a little piece of cake , biscuit ,sweets whatever and then stop but its not the way my body works :mad:. I dont really want to cut out everything sweet either but It is definitly an accumulative thing with me . The more I have the more i want, so...
  188. Michillinwoman

    clothes shopping...

    Hi all. I hate clothes shopping so much !!! I am 5ft 3in and almost 15 stone and an apple shape . Its IMPOSSIBLE to get nice clothes for my shape. I am also big boobed so tops are just so hard to find anything nice thats not a tent or a smock .Dresses are too long . Pants are too small in the...
  189. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints Trying to shift the baby weight for the last time.

    Hi Jenny , you are doing really well . Dont worry about how long it takes to loose your weight . Its not a race. we have all put up at times but its bouncing back that gets you to your goal . It cant be easy with small kids and working as well so pat yourself on the back for doing so well . look...
  190. Michillinwoman

    The ups and downs of the scales

    Hi LMO . you sound like a sugar addict like myself. Chocolate is my worst trigger. When I have it I just have to have more more more !!!. I think you will have to spread out your meals a little bit more to prevent having a sugar slump . I try to have something to eat every 3.5-4hrs . I would...
  191. Michillinwoman

    DoingItForMe weight loss diary

    Hi Micheala. hope you are feeling O.k . Its not easy is it to get back on track . I am kinda there now again . I was starting to feel really unhealthy and my clothes were bulging again so I had to get back on track. Giving up for me is not an option . miss you on here . talk to us and let us...
  192. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    I know now that the holiday started me off on the chocolate again . It doesnt help when hubby and son buy 3 huge bars (on offer) on the boat going over and love their croissants and pastries as well. I will just have to have alternatives with me next time . Just something I saw on TV the...
  193. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Hey miff. Glad your tummy is feeling a bit better. Stomach bugs can be hard to get rid of once they take hold. You really have great patience with your nan . Very positive reaction by not letting it get to you. at the end of the day does it really matter what other people think of us. Whats...
  194. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi Girls . Im doing OK over the last few days now. It took me tuesday and wednesday to get really back in to pointing but Im back on track now. I feel really stupid that I let this (relapse) happen again and have 10 lb to loose again !!!!!!!!!!. The evil trigger for me seems to be chocolate . It...
  195. Michillinwoman

    DietGirl24's WW Diary!!!

    Wow that really interesting stuff Diet girl . Thanks for putting it up there especially about the exercise
  196. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    That sounds like a great birthday idea Miff . You are only 40 once .Live for the day is my motto at the moment !!!. Having a good week so far . back on track TG . I feel so much better when I dont eat crap. Sorry to hear your stomach is still giving you problems . Its probably just a...
  197. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints CarlyLanky140's Weight Loss Journey (28/155lbs)

    I agree totally with L.M.O Carly . Its your life and sad though it may seem your mam and dad wont be around forever and you have to do what you want to be happy not what would make them happy and you miserable . I know how you feel (I think) I kinda had my life laid out for me by circumstance...
  198. Michillinwoman

    Discover Engagement rings, size ten jeans, six inch heels & 25 poimts a day

    Your pointing is excellent Nadine . Hope the weigh in goes well for you. :D
  199. Michillinwoman

    DoingItForMe weight loss diary

    Sorry ,Just realised Jo's hubby Keith had come on her diary to say she was through the op .
  200. Michillinwoman

    DoingItForMe weight loss diary

    Hi Micheala , hope things are back on track for you . I am battling away!! but have had a fairly good week so far. I hope Jo is over her opperation and on the road to recovery. Should have asked her to get her hubbie to just log on and tell us how she is doing. Hope Alex enjoyed his first few...
  201. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Hi Miff . Sorry to hear your tummy is still not feeling well . What a dose. well done for looking on the bright side hopefully it will have run its course soon.. great to be down a few pounds though and fitting in to your cropped jumper. :D
  202. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Hi Miff . Sorry to hear you have been feeling miserable . nothing worse than a stomach bug !!! . Hope you feel better soon . :wave_cry:
  203. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi Dietgirl . Willing to try anything once . Will I get it on amazon ?
  204. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints My 3rd Week :D

    Thats a fantastic loss vix . I totally understand how hard it is to stay focussed (see my diary!!!) but take it a day at a time. Look what you can do on a good week . think little black dress for Xmas :D:D
  205. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    No I dont think I can blame that Miff my last blood result I got in August was TSH = 1.24 Free T4 =16.0 The TSH has come down from 3.0 but the free T4 is around the same I think. I am my own worst enemy i think . I am also mega menopausal at the moment ..hot flushes , goldfish memory ...
  206. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints My Journey To Loose 26.5lbs/145lbs

    WoW thats absolutely fantastic !!!!! -8lbs . you should have got your first silverseven so. not bad for your first weigh in.:D:D. thing is now to keep it going ,keep trying new foods and adding variety (within points) and track ,track, track .Well done again.
  207. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Thanks Miff , makes me feel a little better. :D:D:D. I decided to take the full hit today and not have it dicouraging me later on. It really is such a slippery slope for me if I go back on the chocolate . It gives me such an appetite for more. Its like Jekell and Hyde !!! . I can be so good and...
  208. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Aaaah thanks girls . You are so nice to have missed me. .. Yes Im afraid I have had a bad week(s) but went back to class today and it was one of the hardest things I have ever done because I really (like a bold child) didnt want to go !!!!!.I didnt want to face my leader or the scales.I was also...
  209. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints CarlyLanky140's Weight Loss Journey (28/155lbs)

    Hey Carly, welcome back . we missed you :wave_cry: Glad you enjoyed the festival . I know it must be hard watching all your friends in couples but try not to focus on it too much . I have a friend who is 46 (like me) and has kissed maaaany frogs looking for her prince and up he popped last year...
  210. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints Diary of Dreamings

    Now that things have settled down for you ,you will get back on track no problem. Well done on looseing so much weight to date. Keep going thats the main thing. !!!
  211. Michillinwoman

    DietGirl24's WW Diary!!!

    Special K is another one .Low in fat but high in sugar . A Trick of the advertising industry . The best to stick with i think is porridge or shredded wheat especially if you are a sugar addict like me !!!!
  212. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Menu for today Breakfast 30g porridge................3pp 1/2 pt LF milk..............4pp Snack!! 2* slices wholemeal bread .......5pp 2* tsp flora light.....................1pp 2* tsp.Apricot Jam...................2pp Lunch 2* slices wholemeal bread........5pp 2* tsp flora...
  213. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Back on track ...........Yeeha !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Forgot to tell you (being another cat lover) we got a new kitten over the weekend . she is about eight weeks or so. she is jet black and has been duely named sooty. She is a crazy little thing but soooooooo cute. Our other cat is not impressed at...
  214. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    I am not a big fish eater and the rest of them in this house wouldnt eat fish at all so very rarely I'll have a cutlet for myself. If I am eating out as well sometimes ill have fish just for something different. I am happy with today now. I am full to the gills and only used 27 pts. !!!!!!!!!!
  215. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Your menu looks great Miff . I love noodles too but any ones I have ever pointed seemed very high . which ones do you use ??. replied to you on my diary but Im all on for a fresh start . had a good day so far today. I know if I can stay on track for a few days ,i'll be back in the swing of it again.
  216. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints Horrific diary of a hopeful loser

    Hi Vicki , we all have our ups and downs with WW but the thing is to accept them and carry on . I have had a really bad few weeks with holidays and being on medication but I amback on track today. Propoints has worked for me the weeks I worked it!!! . It allows great variety and you can save the...
  217. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints The road to fruition.

    Great weight loss and well done on the running. :D
  218. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi Miff , I would love to have a fresh start with you today . nothing like having someone to compare notes or moan !! to. So far so good for me today . I have just had my dinner and I am stuffed. the salmon fillet was lovely just wrapped in tinfoil with salt and pepper (forgot to get a lemon...
  219. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi all ,just going to load up my menu for today ,leaving nothing to chance!!! Breakfast 30g porridge..................3pp 1/2 pt skim milk.............4pp Orange/Bananna Lunch...salad 1 boiled egg...................2pp 1 babybel light and 1 slice edam cheese...2pp Tomatoe/lettuce...
  220. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints twinmum's weightloss(hopefully) diary

    WoW you are doing so well .keep it going girl .
  221. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints CarlyLanky140's Weight Loss Journey (28/155lbs)

    Well done on getting in to the 17teens Carly . Hope Leeds was fun and that you come back ready to go again for that 3 stone WoW!!!!!!!!!!!
  222. Michillinwoman

    DoingItForMe weight loss diary

    Great to hear you are doing well Micheala . You have been a great support to me too. Its great Alex doesnt need to have surgery at the moment . I can imagine how you felt :sigh:. You are getting so close to your goal now . well done you :D:D
  223. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Thanks Jo . You are a great support . The chocolate and sweet stuff have got to go for me to settle again so as of tomorrow morning ,no chocolate for me :mad::mad:. (or white bread or sweet things) I am also going to get up early tomorrow (when hubby is going to work and go for a walk or a...
  224. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi Girls , I havnt given up dont worry . I am trying hard to get back on track . I will be going to class on Tuesday come what may. I hope you are all feeling good. I am dissappointed that I have been off plan for so long but theres no point in beating myself up I suppose thats not positive...
  225. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi Girls . I wont lie and say I had a good day because I definitly didnt. I was good yesterday and lost it again today. I seem to be constantly hungry . I am still hopeing it was the steroids and will fade away. In no way am I giving up but this is a tough bump on the road. :cry:. It has also...
  226. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Thanks so much for the motivation girls I really need it at the moment. Have been good so far today :D. need to get a few good days together and I know I will be back and running again. Breakfast 30g porridge................3pp 1/2 pt LF milk..............4pp Lunch 2 * Mccambridge brown...
  227. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi Girls !!! . Thanks for looking out for me . Well I havnt had a great few days since I was on last :(. I just seem to be constantly eating . TG tomorrow is my last day on the steroids so I am hopeing that whether it has been all in my head or not that my excuse is gone tomorrow. I didnt go to...
  228. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints Hi I'm new!!

    Hi Yummum . Hope things are going well for you . I love the WW propoints . Tracking your days is my tip . if i dont track i dont loose weight its as simple as that. get in to the habit straight away !!
  229. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Hi Miff . God you are having a bad day:(. It probably doesnt help that you were feeling tired and washed out anyway without getting your gran giving you an earfull of grief and raising your blood pressure !!!!. The cleaning out and tidying is probably just theraputic as I always feel better...
  230. Michillinwoman

    Rejoined!

    Welcome back Danni. You have done great to keep off the weight and I hope PP goes well for you . I find it really good and if you track and stay within pp and weeklies you will have a steady loss. Best of luck . another irish gal ...
  231. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints Horrific diary of a hopeful loser

    Hi Vicky , keep posting away girl thats what keeps us all motivated . Its our little WW class in a box that we can tap in to every day.:D Great to see you are getting in to PP so well . Try to be patient with it though. It works really well even with all the PP and weeklies and free fruit . A...
  232. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Thanks Miff . You triggered a realisation there for me .Yes its just another bump on the road . I suppose what was getting to me was after practically 3 weeks off on hols and now another week off track with these bites,I have to pull it back again BUT I CAN ....its not a race !!!! It will...
  233. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Thanks Girls. I have to admit that I am eating like a horse the last two days .:cry: :mad::mad:. I dont know if its the steroids or my stupid brain playing tricks with me or not but I have also been very tired as I couldnt get to sleep last night until about 4am because this stupid thing on my...
  234. Michillinwoman

    DietGirl24's WW Diary!!!

    Hi Diet Girl . Your last post was really good . I dont do exercise really so it made me look at it in a different light. I beat myself up that I am not doing enough exercise but it always gets put to the bottom of the "to do " list. I feel if I think of it in a positive way as a way to destress...
  235. Michillinwoman

    DoingItForMe weight loss diary

    Glad you had a lovely time Micheala and dead right why shouldnt you have a splurge on your Birthday . Well done on getting back on the wagon today. Thats how its done. thought what Carly said was brilliant there everything is 0pp on your birthday !!! lovely :D:D
  236. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi Girls , Went to the doctor today and the good news is she doesnt think its bedbugs !!!. (Sorry for making you all crawl hee hee) . The bad news is she thinks its like a secondary infection from the bites . She didnt like the big one on my lower leg in particular . It now a big red/purply...
  237. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Been looking around on the net and have scared myself silly that I could have bedbug bites. !!!! . Think I will go to doctor tomorrow. Could have picked them up while we were away and thought they were mosquito bites. The kids didnt get bitten only me and hubbie. we have a dog and a cat as well...
  238. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Hi Mrsm79 , Thats really strange . I have a big patch around my ankle ,some on my fingers and wrists , one on my left hip and one behind my ear !!!!!. They are so itchy and they havnt eased off all day . I tried the cold cloths like miff suggested and they do cool them down but the relief is...
  239. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Thanks girls ,Its lovely to have such great support from you all. I feel much more settled now today and back on track . I am not craving either which is great. My only problem today is I seem to be out in bites again . Big red bumpy blotches and they are madddddd itchy. I got bitten on...
  240. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Hi Miff . Isnt it great when you can fit in to clothes that wouldnt fit before .I love that !! . Well done you. Your plan seems to really be working for you. I think I will try to keep the carbs low as well as in a few slices of wholemeal bread for lunch and 100 -200g of new potatoes (so nice...
  241. Michillinwoman

    DoingItForMe weight loss diary

    Hope you are having a great day Micheala . Hope they are looking after you well :D:D
  242. Michillinwoman

    All or nothing. Here goes...

    Hi Selma, welcome to minimins . well done on getting back on track .Are you going to try and loose weight and give up smoking at the same time ? .. Are you going to WW classes or doing it at home yourself . I recommend the classes really . The new pro points plan is easy to stick to and you get...
  243. Michillinwoman

    My weight-loss diary

    Kaylee ,those are amazing weight losses in such a short time. keep it going now . remember every 1lb is a 1lb of butter of the hips or tum !!!!!
  244. Michillinwoman

    Moffgal's back and she means BUSINESS!

    Hi Moffgal, Just been reading your diary. Have been on holidays so only just back and catching up. Great to see you back and so motivated. Hope the scales plays nice this week ..
  245. Michillinwoman

    A Graceful Descent

    Brilliant Miff ,another 1.5lbs ,you are on a roll girl. :D:D. Its lovely to see a good loss after a few weeks struggling with small losses. Def ,whatever you have been doing over the last two weeks ..KEEP DOING IT ........:bunnydance:
  246. Michillinwoman

    DoingItForMe weight loss diary

    Happy Birthday to you Happy birthday to you :D:D. Enjoy your day . Hope Alex enjoys his 1:1 lesson. Will burn off a lot of that extra energy . !!
  247. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Well Back in the saddle again Micheala is right!! Went to WI this morning .Up 4 lb as I thought . :mad:. So ... my aim now is to loose that over the next 2-3 weeks and get back on track. One part of me is a little dissappointed in myself that I didnt do better and one part of me is happy ,I had...
  248. Michillinwoman

    ProPoints CarlyLanky140's Weight Loss Journey (28/155lbs)

    Really well done on asking your friend to change restaurant (apart from the fact that Indian is lethal ) It shows you are growing (not literally !!!) but you are making your weight loss important to you and also had the courage to ask your friend to help with your weight loss . Sometimes we are...
  249. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Thanks Girls. I am determined . I dont care how long it takes. Been good today so far . will put up menu after dinner
  250. Michillinwoman

    breda's ww diary to good health

    Thanks Jo . It will happen. I promise!!! I still have WI to face on tuesday and I would love to say ill leave it until i am down a few pounds but i know thats dangerous so off back on tuesday morning. im glad i had a fairly good day today back tracking so will build on that tomorrow now. onwards...
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