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  1. salsaqueen

    Any dog lovers out there?

    I have a 10yr old Pomeranian ***** called Winnie. I got her when she was five. she had been used as a breeding ***** and then discarded when no longer useful..I also have a 5yr old Cocker spaniel Rosie..had her from a puppy through many tears rescue as the breeder though she had "bunny hips" so...
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    Hi Everyone

    I'm a serial failed dieter..I've just had a look at when I joined this site and it was 2009, I actually weigh more now than I did then..I've had the health scares, the holidays, the big 50 to diet for but nothing seems to motivate me even though I hate being fat..I think I've got to the point...
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    Does anyone else find slimming world expensive?

    I'm eating a lot more veggi food, lentils & pulses which are cheap and make nice currys, I shop at the market for fruit and veg which having been a bit of a food snob for many years I am finding that the quality is better than the shops...also the meat van off the market has been an eye opener...
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    What have you just eaten??

    chickpea dahl and rice...very filling
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    A few before & during photos.

    you look fabulous..and such a pretty girl x
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    Very excited

    fabulous..wel done xxx
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    so nearly at next goal!!

    Bubble bath, mani & pedi, face & hair pack, good book and some strawberrys as a treat. Good luck xx
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    Need to get back on plan!!

    Hi Lelly, you have saved me the bother of writing a post because everything you have written I have been doing or thought this past 2 weeks. after having lost 7lb in 3 weeks I've now put 5lb back on in 2!!!! How about we suport each other? I'll kick you up the bum and you can kick me :) Lets...
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    Treating a cough while on SW

    I've had a stinking cold for around 5 days now and I've been glugging back the cough med and eating throat sweets like there is no tomorrow. The cough is making my back and chest hurt now and the coughing spasms make me want to throw up. so if I put on weight next week I shall blame the cold...
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    FOOD PROCESSORS

    I have a baby blue cuisneart one. it's beautiful x
  11. salsaqueen

    Laser eye surgery

    let you know as soon as I can log on again
  12. salsaqueen

    Feeling a bit ranty

    That sounds just the ticket. Hope your feeling a bit calmer xxx
  13. salsaqueen

    *** Puppy Update ***

    he is soooooo beautiful :heartpump:
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    Feeling a bit ranty

    Chill please & stop beating youself up, being a mum to kids is hard enough on a good day without you being so hard on yourself as well. Once hubby isout out the kids in front of a dvd and go have a bath. xx
  15. salsaqueen

    Laser eye surgery

    Know what you mean about squeamish... I aked them not to tell me in any great detail what they were going to do. On a need to know basis I'm not the one performing the surgery so as long as the person doing it knows what their doing we'll be fine.
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    Laser eye surgery

    I'm not sure what one I'm having done name wise (it's the basic one) seems like I have eyes that are very suitable for surgery (thick corneas) so I could have had any of the options. Went for the basic one as I was told I would notice the differance between the surgerys if they hadn't told me...
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    Laser eye surgery

    Anyone had it done? ....I'm having mine done on Thursday and wondered if anyone else had been through it and had any tips.
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    Menopausal Madwoman FIFTY SOMETHING!!!

    Hi, I don't hit the big 50 till Dec but seeing as I've gone through the menopause I've considered myself an honourary member for a while now. I've been trying to lose weight for the past three years. I normally lose about 21lb then stop going to group and then put it all back on again. I've...
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    Bragging

    Thats a lovely dress. What pattern did you use?
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    Rubbish 2 Days

    Thanks BB guess I'm shooting myself in the foot when I think I can go without them. Feeling much better today, thought I wouldn't sleep last night as I had slept so much during the day, but I was wrong and slept like a top. Had blueberries for breakfast and done all the housework already so...
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    Rubbish 2 Days

    Thanks ladies, in fact booboo your correct in the fact that I do feel a bit poo about myself, I left off my antidepressents for a few days or so and now although my bedroom needs a good sort out I don't seem to do anything but sleep, maybe I should start taking them again.
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    Rubbish 2 Days

    Got weighed Monday after my 1st week back after a break of about 8 months and it went really well, I lost 5lbs, since then all I've done is eat, I haven't even bothered to count sins, I really don't know whats not into me. Can I turn this around do you think before weigh in on Monday?
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    Lost 10 stone. SW is for men, too! Before and after pics and diary.

    You look fantastic for losing the weight. The darker hair looks better as well.
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    Does my bum look big in this?

    That is an amazing loss. Well done xx
  25. salsaqueen

    Debs diet demons and other deliberatons

    Thanks TTF & Val your support has helped.x
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    Debs diet demons and other deliberatons

    Well... yesterday was a bid fat FAIL. Packet of ginger biscuits ambushed me and stuffed themselves into my mouth. I've lost them for now but think they'll turn up in a couple of days time in the area of my hips.... I think the main problem is I haven't started at class yet and bought all the...
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    Debs diet demons and other deliberatons

    Well, here it is! ...time to take stock of my life, stare it in the face and marvel at my own inadaquecies. Did I really think I could lose 5 stone just by hoping it would go? Did I really think it would take no effort on my part, except for dreaming? I'm afraid I did. Trouble...
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    Taking the bull by the horns

    And going back to class tomorrow. Bee ages since I've been and thought I could do it on my own but I can't. I've tried calorie countig but it leaves me so hungry. Stupid thing is I know the plan works when I stick to it I just don't seem to be able to keep it up for long periods of time. This...
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    Paula then and now!!

    You look beautiful and also a couple of decades younger in the second photo. well done x
  30. salsaqueen

    The King's Speech

    Saw it Friday, mavellous film.
  31. salsaqueen

    Starting Jan 2011

    7lb is an amazing loss, well done. Me on the other hand haven't done so well,, weighed myself this morning and I have STS.... so I think I might need to go back to class, looked at the website and there is one tommorrow night that I think I can get to. Hope everyone else is getting on well.
  32. salsaqueen

    Starting Jan 2011

    Hi Valerie ...Yes I am a bit shorter than you about 8 and a half inches. :) Pink mummy (((hugs))) to you and baby. Hopefully the depression will lift soon.
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    Starting Jan 2011

    I've decided to weigh in at home on a Monday morning instead of going to class, so yesterday I jumped on the scales and I'm back up to 198lb which did not cheer me up.. but at least gives me a starting point. so now I have 5st to lose before Dec 3rd which is when I turn 50.
  34. salsaqueen

    Back on SW but hugely bloated!

    I look massive at the moment, hope it goes as quickly as it came :)
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    Starting Jan 2011

    I'm gonna start back on Wednesday the 5th. I can't make it the class that day because I have to work but my scales are pretty accurate, and I don't want to put it off for to long.
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    Starting Jan 2011

    I'd like to join you if I may. I need to lose 4 stone, I lost some earlier this year with SW then stop going to class ( can't even remember why now) Any way next December I will be fifty and I do not want another decade of regret at not losing the weight. I use to come on here under the name...
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    Newbie Vegetarian with 5 stone to lose

    Horrible feeling looking at those scales I know. Just think though the weight is only relative to your perception of it. I started at 14st 9lb and have "slimmed down" to 13st 2lb , I'm chuffed to bits with this :D ....I'm also only 5ft if I stand on tip toes. I've fallen off the wagon...
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    OMG - so upset and now in tears

    ((((big hug))))) I can empathize with you as I loathe having my photo taken. xxxx
  39. salsaqueen

    Grinning From Ear to Ear :-)

    Thats fantastic. well done x
  40. salsaqueen

    Bah! This week might be classes as a disaster

    Don't forget you can have a "fexi syn day" ......besides for one day celebrating a fantastic achievment is more important than worrying about you diet. Losing and mantaining weight is a life journey. oh and by the way Congratulations
  41. salsaqueen

    before and after pic!

    Never heard of hellbunny but I'm off to google it now. Hope your mum had a great birthday.
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    before and after pic!

    You look amazing... such a tiny waist. well done Beautiful dress, where did you get it?
  43. salsaqueen

    Its a funny old journey!

    How about taking some photos of yourself so you can Visualise better the change to your shape ?
  44. salsaqueen

    I'm currently tucking into....

    My family would hate me all day if I had that for breakfast :D
  45. salsaqueen

    Is anyone on Facebook?

    I meant to put "thanks", I'm so dumb sometimes.
  46. salsaqueen

    Is anyone on Facebook?

    thats for the adds peeps. :)
  47. salsaqueen

    I'm full of ....!

    If you have someone that could give your tummy a good massage that would help get you going.
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    Is anyone on Facebook?

    I've sent you all friends requests.:) This is me http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1660779860#!/profile.php?id=1660779860&v=info expect I havent done it right .... Just search Deb Pryor was ballard
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    Co-op wholemeal pitta bread now heb!

    brilliant news, cheers for that x
  50. salsaqueen

    Skincare regime

    Thanks for that LL, I'll check it out.
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    Follow on from skin regime - make-up

    Wouldn't leave the house without a bit of make-up. It's just become my routine now although its not a lot it makes me feel good. A cream from clarins which sort of "airbrushes" your skin minimises wrinkles and pores Eyebrow powder (1970's teenager over plucked)!!! Eyeliner Mascara (clarins...
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    Skincare regime

    I use clarins face products. I have very sensitive skin and scalp. Had some horrendous rashes on my face in the past, and my eyes look like I've been punched when something doesn't suit, so I'm loathe to change even though I fancy trying the Liz Earle. Have to look for shampoo without sodium...
  53. salsaqueen

    Join tonight or wait till I move?

    Join at the wolverton one. I'm there so I will look out for you on the sofa. x
  54. salsaqueen

    Saturday Night TV

    I agree, just dreadful tonight.
  55. salsaqueen

    Holy cr*p

    Thanks DD. I was rather shocked when i jumped on the scales. Yes I loved Corfu. x
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    Holy cr*p

    've just got back off of a weeks holiday from corfu today and I've put on 6lb......I don't even drink!!!
  57. salsaqueen

    A bit fed up. sorry :(

    Thanks everyone. shall just keep chugging away at it. Glad I've still got some sarongs for the beach though.
  58. salsaqueen

    A bit fed up. sorry :(

    I stayed the same last week. This week i've put on 1.5lb , and I go on holiday Monday! I had hoped to have got my stone and a half award and club 10 by the time I went away, but it's just not going to happen, despite taking up running 3 weeks ago !!!! a bit cheesed off and needed to...
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    help needed

    Thanks peeps. Found errant mojo this morning sat under bed stuffing it's face full of chocolate & looking smug trying to avoid daily exercise. Gave offending mojo a kick up the bum which made it choke on the chocolate and pull up it's socks pronto. Off to by a full size mirror today. Love...
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    Are you 5ft or under and whats your target weight ??

    Hi I'm a shortie as well. Would like to get to 8st 12lb... but at the moment it's feeling like a distant dream,
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    Woooo hooooo I did it!!!

    CONGRATULATIONS :)
  62. salsaqueen

    help needed

    hi everyone. I seem to have misplaced my mojo. Me and my mojo were doing just fine, chugging away together on EE then I decided to train for a 5k challenge and all of a sudden BHAM!!! 4lbs on and my mojo nowhere to be seen. Now I think I must have lost my little mojo in one of the...
  63. salsaqueen

    MY APOLOGISES QUIZ FANS....

    Glad your okay Donnie. est up and get better soon xxx
  64. salsaqueen

    do you get annoyed when your husband doesnt stay in the marital bed?

    Have you got a spare pillow and quilt you can throw at him when your going to bed? he might get the message and at least you have the bed to yourself :) I doubt it's because your disgusting. I expect your a bit sleep deprived at the moment and everything gets blown up out of proportion when...
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    Bolero sugar free drinks

    I've just ordered some. last year I took the coolaid sachets on hols for the kids but thought at least with these I can drink them as well and they will take up no room in the suitcase. x
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    Nectarines from Lidl!! Wow!!!

    I must of been unlucky as I bought some this week and OH moaned they were sharp and then they went rotton in the fruit bowl. :( Still I'm glad you enjoyed yours. I'm loving raspberrys and cherrys at the moment, my OH in shock at our fruit bill but I don't care as long as the weight keeps...
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    I'm 12 stone something....

    well done wonderful news. x
  68. salsaqueen

    first weigh in

    Congratulations, that's a great loss x
  69. salsaqueen

    My fishy week!

    Well today I've had smoked haddock with 2 apricots for breakfast, 5 oat bran with sardines for lunch with a yogurt and a papaya & tonight I'm doing the prawn curry.
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    My fishy week!

    My second fishy day today, yesterday I had scrambled egg for brekkie, sardines on scan bran (suprisingly nice) for lunch (everyone moaned about the after effects) and cajun cod for dinner. Today I had bannana for breakfast, fruit for lunch & a salmon salad for dinner. Quiet enjoying myself at...
  71. salsaqueen

    My fishy week!

    OMG..that is amazing snuggle. well done xx
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    My fishy week!

    Can't wait to see how you have done, got my fingers crossed for you. Started my fishy week yesterday with a salad of prawns and cray fish tails which I'd not had before but were yummy! Also bought some mackeral, tinned sardines & pink salmon, haddock, fish sticks, salmon steaks and cod, so I...
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    Slinky santas challenge ***25 weeks to go***

    1lb off this week , 22.5lb to go. x
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    The FlabFighters! - July Challenge

    Evening all. hope everyone is fine. Weighed in tonight a it's another 1lb off for me this week. Haven't been 100% this past week and also been to hot for me to exercise so I'm very pleased with the 1lb. Hope everyone has a good week.x
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    hurtful comment...

    I'll keep this short.....What a d*ck head!!!
  76. salsaqueen

    Here I Go Again...................

    Good luck. although I'm sure you'll be fine as you did it before. I went back after putting the weight back on plus a bit more for luck, but I was never made to feel stupid or a failure. I think you just have to press on knowing that it will come off if you stick to it & it Sounds like you...
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    My fishy week!

    I love fish so this would be worth a go, especially as I've only got 3 weeks till my hols. I havent had a 5lb loss since my 1st week. Let us know how you get on. x
  78. salsaqueen

    your thoughts please

    I have is I've been off work with depression and on tablets for it, but I seem to have turned a bit peculiar with the depression and although I've been like this for a while it's now starting to bother me. I don't seem to be able to go out without somethone with me which means I always having...
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    sportswear

    Try this site I stumbled across it whilst looking for some clothing for running it's for ladies size 14 and up. EVE Activewear :: Women’s Sportswear for running, jogging, cycling, yoga :: Plus size 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 and size 24
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    Extrememly happy!

    Massive congrats on your hard work and results babe. x
  81. salsaqueen

    I passed!

    well done. x
  82. salsaqueen

    Where are all the nice strawberries at???

    My neighbour gave me some off of her allotment for cutting her sons hair and they delish. Might grow some in the garden next year. I also had some nice ones from sainsbury, they were british and all the better for being half price. Also loving raspberrys at the moment.
  83. salsaqueen

    Race for life - opinions please

    Well done.I am in awe of you and hope I can do as well in the Adidas 5k in sept. Hope your not to sore. x
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    Feeling rubbish about myself.

    I take a cr*p photo. I don't know why but I just can't seem to take a decent one. That aside I think you've done amazingly well to lose 17.5lb in 5 weeks. Just think what the photos would have ben like if you hadn't lost that weight? Also you've taken control of your eating now so there is...
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    Need a boost!

    exercise?
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    Feeling Pants

    I wonder if you could "plan" your treat better? That way you might well your having your "reward" but not making yourself ill. so heres how an example of mine would go planned the night before of course so i'm in control Just fruit during day because of weigh in (not suggesting that anyone...
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    Zumba question

    Make sure you take plently of water as well ;)
  88. salsaqueen

    feeling down

    Please ignore the mindless morons and continue to enjoy walking your dogs. Your dogs love you without predujice...It's a shame humans can't do the same to one another!!! Hope your feeling better now? Go give your doggys a hug , it always make me feel better when I hug mine :)
  89. salsaqueen

    Fab Weigh in tonight !!

    well done, you sound made up and rightly so. xxx
  90. salsaqueen

    Slinky santas challenge ***25 weeks to go***

    2.5lb off tonight so thats 6.5lb in total = 23.5lb to go. yay!!!!!!
  91. salsaqueen

    The FlabFighters! - July Challenge

    Yay!!!!!! Lost 2.5lb this week so that's 5.5lb to go.
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    Pocket Money

    My son is 12 and he gets £20 a month and then I buy some sweets and bits pay for his youth club and such. My girl is 14 and she get £40 a month put in her account and I pay a tener for her top up. I would make her get a job but she's at ballet 3 nights a week and at the Birmingham Royal ballet...
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    New Dress

    Dress looks smashing and in no way to short. Agree sandels might look better with it, not so heavy for summer. Do you have a nice wrap or jacket to go with it. P.s I have a "do" in a couple of weeks. May I borrow your legs please? x
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    The FlabFighters! - July Challenge

    Just call me DP. I've been with slimming world a while but I joined last year and lost about 16lb, then went on holiday and put some back on, instead of going back to class I stopped going until this year about 11 weeks ago. Weightlosses slowed right down when the doc put me on anti...
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    Body magic

    I think I read somewhere that interval training works well for burning fat.
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    Body magic

    What about your waistbands then, are they looser? x
  97. salsaqueen

    The FlabFighters! - July Challenge

    Dont know why I wiped out everyones pretty coloured names. Sorry. x
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    The FlabFighters! - July Challenge

    10st10lbs happyhippos emma-louise - 8lbs to lose cantstopgaining emily87 Dumpylump 8lb to lose Will be miracle if I do it as I have been losing at 0.5lb per week but it will give me something to aim for. Good luck to everyone. :)
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    Body magic

    Measure yourself! are you losing inches? I know it's annoying but the muscles retain water at first (not sure why) are your clothes feeling any looser? Good luck with the exercise and I'm sure the weight will come off soon with all the effort your putting in. x
  100. salsaqueen

    Slinky santas challenge ***25 weeks to go***

    1lb off for me this week :)
  101. salsaqueen

    Stickers - using a Mac

    I've not worked it out either. Keep pinching my daughters windows to sort out the stickers.
  102. salsaqueen

    Zumba

    I bought the dvds which are great fun. This week I'm taking my lap top and the discs to class to play during WI. After trying to explain to everyone last week what I was on about we decided it would be easier if I showed them. Would be good if I could get the whole class up to have a go. :)
  103. salsaqueen

    How to 'spice up' a Pasta & Sauce?

    chilli and prawns. yum :)
  104. salsaqueen

    how did you pick your user name

    How I feel about myself
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    please someone give a kick & tell me to wise up

    Tell him to sling his hook and put his number in the bin. You have a lovely baby & husband do you really want to jepardize that for this scumbag?
  106. salsaqueen

    LUNCH.........

    BLT sandwich +yogurt and banana Dinner tonight is spag bol because I promised my son yesterday (it's his favourite) Really hungry today, thought the heat was meant to kill your appetite not increase it.
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    Slinky santas challenge ***25 weeks to go***

    Wow tanny that's an amazing loss. well done xx
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    And it was all going so well.

    Life has a way of stitching us up sometimes :( Part of SW is learning to deal with these things. We will all fall of the SW wagon at some point or another, some things will take priority over SW in the short term but as long as we reconise this and deal with the longer term we will be ok...
  109. salsaqueen

    What have wee all had to eat so far today?

    Brekkie .....2 slice of WW bread with 1/2 can tomatoes on top tea...coffee Lunch .... Jacket potato homemade chilli on top, side salad and a yogurt to follow tea....coffee Dinner ..... Chilli con carne & rice followed by pineapple Tea ..... coffee
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    FAO runners/joggers help needed.

    Going out for another walk/jog later, I'l let you know how I get on. Thanks for your help guys.x
  111. salsaqueen

    Did i just invert Syn Free CRISPS?

    Will have to try this tomorrow. ta x
  112. salsaqueen

    Not looking forward to today!!!

    Well done.x Now stay off your scales!!!!!
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    Slinky santas challenge ***25 weeks to go***

    Lost 0.5lb tonight. Bit disapointed with that but will knuckle down this coming week. Well done all who have lost. xxx
  114. salsaqueen

    FAO runners/joggers help needed.

    Just some old nike air trainers that I've had a couple of years and my daughter nicks from time to time when she can't find hers for PE.
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    FAO runners/joggers help needed.

    Thanks everyone. Was begining to feel that I wasn't going to make the grade "running" but I so want to do this. Besides I've just booked for another 5k fun run on the 26th sept in MK raising for Parkinsons which is the other thing dad had so I have just got to do it. Failing is not an option...
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    It started with a chocolate brownie

    You've done the right thing in just drawing a line under it. You've done so well I know your just gonna be fine. Todays a whole new day, shoulders back, chin up and soldier on. xx
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    FAO runners/joggers help needed.

    About 12 days ago I started walking to get fitter for a 5k in sept. I walk 4 times around the outside of a local field and OH thinks that its roughly 5k. Last week I managed to walk 3 times and trot/jog slowly round the 4th lap. This morning I went out to do it after a rest of about 4 days...
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    I did a 10k! Yes, ME!

    Amazing achievment. Your an inspiration to me as I am doing my first 5k in Sept. Well done on the money you raised. Expect your a bit sore today, worth it though. xxxx
  119. salsaqueen

    BBQ was a hit!

    That sounds yummy. I'll give you my address for the invite next time :) xx
  120. salsaqueen

    Not looking forward to today!!!

    Now you know you shouldn't have got on the scales! Just go along and see what they say at WI You might be pleasantly suprised, but if not at least you will have the support of your group and C. Good luck. xx
  121. salsaqueen

    Packed Lunch for hungry man lol

    How about a rice salad or couscous?
  122. salsaqueen

    Going back....

    Good luck for tonight. At least you have each other for support. xxx
  123. salsaqueen

    wish me luck !!

    Good like for tomorrow. x
  124. salsaqueen

    38m 45s - happy with that!

    Oh my god I've just entered that! doing it for Alteizemers which my dad died of 2 years ago. It will be my first 5k and I'm very unfit but my two girls and my sister are doing it with me. Well done on doing the race for life today x
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    silly Q re roasting chicken...

    Might try that.
  126. salsaqueen

    silly Q re roasting chicken...

    I usually cook the chicken with skin on then stip it after cooking and pop it in my mouth, then wonder why I haven't lost well at weigh in. ;)
  127. salsaqueen

    Wohoo - I did it!

    Well done. x
  128. salsaqueen

    Where and Whose group do you go to?

    Mikes group, Monday in Wolverton Milton Keynes.
  129. salsaqueen

    a little help from some lovely people. please

    I have an underactive thyroid. I find if I stay off carbs I will have a better loss. Haveing said that I don't get huge losses. Just have to stick at it I guess.
  130. salsaqueen

    Fathers Day

    how about a t shirt from superdry or holister
  131. salsaqueen

    Obsessed with weighing myself!!

    I'm the same. I promised myself I wouldn't do it this week yet everyday I've been on them. Trouble is today they said I've put on 2lb since yesterday :eek: I know in my head that it's most likely to be fluid retention but now I know I'm going to worry about it all day and find it harder to stay...
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    If you can afford one,

    I thought about getting one but read some reviews that a few had caught fire and that put me off. Glad you enjoyed your chips though. x
  133. salsaqueen

    Woo hoo size 16!!

    That is one beautiful dress. Well done on gettiing to a 16. x
  134. salsaqueen

    Broken My Barrier

    Well done cobweb. x
  135. salsaqueen

    Slinky santas challenge ***25 weeks to go***

    Just realised I needed to up date my stats Start 30lb week 1..... -0.5lb week 2..... -0.5lb week 3..... -1.5lb :)
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    OMG

    Amazing. well done. xx
  137. salsaqueen

    Was hungry last night

    Don't feel guilty. If anything you should pat yourself on the back. Okay you were hungry, but you thought it through & went to the trouble of finding and making somethingthing free. Think back to what the old you would have grabbed! You dealt with the situation really well. xxx
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    Slinky santas challenge ***25 weeks to go***

    1 1/2lb off for me. Really pleased with that after 4 weeks of 1/2lb each week. Heres to another good week. xx
  139. salsaqueen

    Does it annoy you...

    Thought I'd better write something ;) ......No it doesn't bother me. I know that some nights I just lurk rather than repying because everyone else seems to have said what I would of said. x
  140. salsaqueen

    World cup, it won't be an easy one.

    What about a couple of Lite beers and some popcorn done in the microwave.
  141. salsaqueen

    Wahooo Im into the 10's and size 12!

    Fantastic loss. Well done. xx
  142. salsaqueen

    What are your group meetings like?

    Mines really boring. Banks holiday Monday there were 3 of us that stayed to meeting, and that included my friend and me. This week there must of been around 10 of us. I'm begining to wonder why I bother going? I'd love to say it's because my consultant is so good but to be honest he isn't, I...
  143. salsaqueen

    Addictive Personalities

    OCD isn't just about cleaning. Some people do mental gymnastics such as counting the amount of tiles in a bathroom or slats in a ventian blind and it's coninual and mentally demanding, having to even things up such as touching one wall then having to touch again with other hand. My daughter has...
  144. salsaqueen

    have i eaten to much

    It must be better to eat that, than eat a smaller portion and end up hungry and scoffing a load of junk later! The cauli is full of vitamins so I wouldn't worry if I was you. xx
  145. salsaqueen

    Oh dear! I think I'm going through the Change

    I'm 48 and have been through the menopause for a while (started it at 38). Its fine. I had soya milk for a while as it seemed to help with the hot flushes but have never been on HRT. The weight round the middle is a pain but you seem to have got to grips with your diet/weight so I wouldn't...
  146. salsaqueen

    Slinky santas challenge ***25 weeks to go***

    0.5lb off again for me this week! that's the fourth week on the trot :(..... I know it's a loss but it's so slow. I've done more exercise so I can only think that it's down to the anti depressants I started 4 weeks ago.
  147. salsaqueen

    3rd time lucky?

    I've just lost half a pound a week for the last 3 weeks, which is driving me insane when I know I've stuck to the plan. This week I've really upped the exercise so I'll let you know if it helped when I get weighed tonight. Keep at it & the weight will come off. best of luck to you x
  148. salsaqueen

    I apologise but I am so chuffed...

    What a fantastic achievment. Well done. xxxxx
  149. salsaqueen

    Preggers

    No advice but a massive congratulations. xxxx
  150. salsaqueen

    6 stone :D :D :D - With Pics :)

    Massive congratulations for a massive achievement. x :D
  151. salsaqueen

    Wierd breakfast - think I'm losing the plot!

    Blimey you lot are inventive with you brekkie, put me to shame :)
  152. salsaqueen

    Bell at weigh in?

    I went to one club that had a bell but it was rung when someone hit target.
  153. salsaqueen

    What are your favourite and least favourite foods?

    Loves.... my SW latte (syn free) .... SW classic chicken curry (even hubby enjoyed it) favorite non SW is chocolate and carte d'or icecream yum! :) Hates....Cheese, in particular cottage cheese (heaves at the thought)
  154. salsaqueen

    upset :(

    Tell your C if you have to rejoin you'll rejoin another group with a consultant that is a tad fairer than her.
  155. salsaqueen

    So what's on the menu for today??

    EE day for me Breakfast......Yogurt Lunch...........Homemade potato and sweet poato soup, small salad with tuna. Dinner..........SW classic chicken curry (made last night had some left over) Also my new syn free latte....Use my Nespresso machine for a shot of coffee, add a shot of suger...
  156. salsaqueen

    Slinky santas challenge ***25 weeks to go***

    Well done Bev, I'd be running around screaming if I'd lost 5lb too. Fatty no more, stop worrying and wait an see when you get there, no point in getting in a state before you know. Fingers crossed for you x P.S managed to get the slinky santa by going on my daughters windows.
  157. salsaqueen

    Slinky santas challenge ***25 weeks to go***

    How do I get the slinky santa logo thingy? tried to copy and paste it but it didn't work;( I'm on a Mac, can anyone help?
  158. salsaqueen

    Slinky santas challenge ***25 weeks to go***

    Weigh in is Monday for me so I went last night and lost a measley 0.5lb. But I stayed to class even though there was only 3 of us there. Hope everyone else is doing well. x
  159. salsaqueen

    A Star, a Window and a Wish - thread for support!

    Star = I've kept going even though I had a disapointing weight loss for the last 2 weeks Window = Eat my healthy extra B choice (keep leaving it) Wish = To lose 1Lb next week instead of the 0.5 I have been losing. Loving this thread. :)
  160. salsaqueen

    Going back to red

    Hmmm, I was just thinking the same about my own diet. After a good start I've slowed to 0.5lb for the last 3 weeks and it's driving me crazy. Might do some red as well, but I Know I have got sloppy about what I'm eating. Thought for dinner I might make some soup with super free foods and...
  161. salsaqueen

    Fed up! All my hard work out the window for a while

    I'm glad your out of hospital. Hope your feeling 100% soon. x
  162. salsaqueen

    What are you eating tonight?

    chicken, sweetcorn and sw chips.
  163. salsaqueen

    A big boost...

    well done x
  164. salsaqueen

    exercise v no exercise

    Thanks everyone. At the moment its a struggle to get out the front door, but my daughter is going to take me for a walk in a minute so if I feel panicky she'll be with me. Couldn't face going to Zumba so I've ordered the dvd's instead. Managed to go to Costa today but while my husband...
  165. salsaqueen

    just keep messing up

    Do you need to eat more during the day so your not so hungry in the evening? maybe save most you syns for the evening so you can have your "treats" then, be it a G&T or choch ice or crisps.
  166. salsaqueen

    why do i feel like i havnt lost anything when ive been 100%

    I feel exactly the same. After 2 weeks of 0.5lb of and knowing that I hadn't been a saint, I decided that I would be 100%, I've even measured out tomato ketchup and syned it, something I don't normally bother with. But today I have Committed the cardinal sin of jumping on the scales...
  167. salsaqueen

    Saturday's sw daily trivia quiz

    9/10.......I hate the American sport ones, I always get those wrong.
  168. salsaqueen

    Adsa Clothes fit me!!!!!

    Well done. Are they trendy? I'm taking my 16yr old tomorrow to Asda. She wants some clothes for her birthday and it's so difficult to get trendy stuff for her, mind you I keep giving her sw food and then she goes out and eats behind my back. I'm at my wits end with her :sigh:
  169. salsaqueen

    What suits me now?

    How about going somewhere like Debenhams so you can book a personal shopper and try on lots of different things. Also take someone who can be completely objective and ruthlessly honest?
  170. salsaqueen

    some people just need to think before engaging mouth :)

    Without being there to hear tone of voice and things I would have to agree with the others. It's a formidable amount of weight you've lost, and not something you see everyday. I am in awe of you as I am of anyone who has managed to lose weight successfully. As my dear old mum says "this months...
  171. salsaqueen

    its 29 weeks till xmas!!!!

    I'll join the challenge, I haven't been slinky in about a decade! :(
  172. salsaqueen

    Syn-free chips - mine look nothing like the pictures

    Can't help cause mine go patchy brown as well, but they do taste alright. :D
  173. salsaqueen

    Extra Easy Breakfast ideas

    Pineapple & Total 0% greek yog
  174. salsaqueen

    judimac

    Well done.x
  175. salsaqueen

    s anyone at same level as me?

    Good luck Gemma with weigh-in, let us know how you get on.
  176. salsaqueen

    Who never eats on weigh in day?????

    I weigh in at 7.20 after I've dropped my daughter at ballet. This week I ate 1 Muller lite and an apple all day. After group I walked up to collect her then walked home, at 9pm I fixed myself a chicken salad but was ready to eat my own arm by then.
  177. salsaqueen

    s anyone at same level as me?

    Can I buddy as well? I've been at sw 4 weeks (this time).. am now 13st 10lb and 5ft 0 tall and have done EE and lost 11lb to date. x
  178. salsaqueen

    Extra Easy 1st Weigh in!!!

    Thats fantastic what a good start. x
  179. salsaqueen

    Enough is enough!

    well done for keeping it off even when ill. Good luck for tonight.
  180. salsaqueen

    How do you pick yourselves up after a bad day/week?

    Do a food diary. It seems to keep me on track and more aware of what i'm eating. If I have a bad week or day you can be sure I won't have written the diary.
  181. salsaqueen

    Can I just bask in my glory for a minute please?!!

    You gloat away because thats a massive achievement. xx
  182. salsaqueen

    Wahooo almost 9 stone gone!

    Thats a fantastic achievement, well done. xx
  183. salsaqueen

    Made a mistake

    Lost 0.5 so in right direction I suppose, but just cross with myself for not thinking! Had about 6 ribs on 2 days so I would have had about 30 syns on those days so I should be thankful it wasn't a gain. Just goes to show what a menopausal brain can do for you....Thanks for your help ladies.x
  184. salsaqueen

    my lovely new dress

    I'm 5ft & I have one. Congrats on the weight loss hun.
  185. salsaqueen

    Made a mistake

    Jumped on the scales this morning as it's weigh in tonight (1st mistake) and by the looks of it I've stay the same. I've gone over in my head what i'd eaten because I was sure I'd not cheated.... anyway 2 days last week I bought bbq spare ribs off the hot counter in tescos I thought they...
  186. salsaqueen

    exercise v no exercise

    Thank you everyone. Have decided to try and force myself out of the front door today for a walk or failing that maybe a spell on the wii. As you have said I've got to look at getting fit in the mind and body not just losing weight. The exercise should help the high blood pressure as well and I...
  187. salsaqueen

    exercise v no exercise

    I've been sighed off work with depression at the moment and the websites say it helps that as well, but I just don't seem to be able to motivate myself.
  188. salsaqueen

    exercise v no exercise

    Been on slimming world a few weeks (this time) and haven't really exercised apart from a play on "lets dance" and a vague idea that maybe I should do some Zumba or something. That said my question is do you think that if I did step up to the plate and went for it exercis wise that it would...
  189. salsaqueen

    SUNDAY'S SW DAILY TRIVIA QUIZ

    :D 10/10 for me :D
  190. salsaqueen

    Hot weather, amyone else annoyed they didn't start SW sooner?

    I lost 16lb last year with SW, went on holiday but didn't go back to group afterwards (even though I had loads more to lose) ended up putting it all back on plus a bit more. This year still have the same problems, chaffing thighs, worrying about being the largest person on the beach. Difference...
  191. salsaqueen

    My journey Progress chart

    I do mine but as you say a gain adds months to it, I nearly cried when I saw it.
  192. salsaqueen

    dead chuffed

    Well done xxx
  193. salsaqueen

    i should go out but cant be bothered.

    Go out later when it's cooler then you and the baby will have had some fresh air and wont feel uncomfortable. Don't feel bad at 5 mths his to young to know he might be missing out but I'd say it's to hot at the moment for him. Also I know this will sound daft but I bought myself one of those...
  194. salsaqueen

    Extra Easy help for fellow SW dieter

    voted, fingers crossed for you.
  195. salsaqueen

    Maybe tmi but sweaty inside thigh/chaffing question

    Lanacane is the name of the gel, it's very good.
  196. salsaqueen

    Is it Possible?

    well on the up side you shouldn't get cystisis :8855:
  197. salsaqueen

    Zumba Videos

    Jez I just watched it and feel exhausted, will give it a go thou cause it looks fun.
  198. salsaqueen

    Trying different fruit

    I love these :D
  199. salsaqueen

    Zumba Videos

    Thankyou so much for the links. I've been humming and harring about going to the local class for weeks. now I can try it at home first.:D
  200. salsaqueen

    My C has given me a task....

    I think you've done really well. Lets hope you C doesn't make a habit of asking you to do this. :eek:
  201. salsaqueen

    Swedish or Aromatherapy Massage???

    Swedish is the massage technique they use so even if you go for the aromatherapy (essential oils) they will still be using the swedish technique. Make sure you tell them your pregnant because there are some oils you are not meant to use. Enjoy your massage. x
  202. salsaqueen

    I did better than expected

    Well done. x
  203. salsaqueen

    Bike Ride - What New Things Do You Do?

    Yeah, might go next week if I'm feeling brave.
  204. salsaqueen

    Bike Ride - What New Things Do You Do?

    I've not tried it yet but there is a new exeriseclass started up locally called Zumba, a fusion of dance styles which I would like to try.
  205. salsaqueen

    Anyone gained height???

    Hope I get taller, fingers crossed.
  206. salsaqueen

    I need a bottle ....

    well done. :D you must feel amazing.
  207. salsaqueen

    My C has given me a task....

    Roast veg lasange? or chicken kebabs marinated in honey and mustard with roast veg and couscous, you can do the kebab thing with new potatoes as well the recipes are in ainsley harrietots low fat cook book. Or how about a curry and rice?
  208. salsaqueen

    Patatas Bravas

    I don't know if the dish is as good as the real thing as I've never had it. Kids had this for their dinner and found it a bit spicy so I'll tone it down a bit next time, will also try and find some sweet smokey Paprika, perhaps its not so hot. Yes that's my rosie she's three. I used to have...
  209. salsaqueen

    into the 11s

    way to go. xx:D
  210. salsaqueen

    devastated after WI

    So sorry your feeling cr*p honey, most of us have been there. Put that bead back on your bracelet though, no need to make yourself feel worse or feel as if you need to "punish" yourself! :grouphugg:
  211. salsaqueen

    Help,sts 3 weeks in a row!!!

    If you've not done exercise before you can retain water though that, sounds mad I know but true. Don't give up the exercise the body will ajust again. Keep at it and it will come off :D
  212. salsaqueen

    Patatas Bravas

    Best of all it's syn free
  213. salsaqueen

    Have 1st weigh in this this morning after swapping form CD

    gosh mine must have crossed over with yours when posting. glad you did so well. xx
  214. salsaqueen

    Have 1st weigh in this this morning after swapping form CD

    yes come on, we're in suspenders here dying to know. fingers crossed for you. x
  215. salsaqueen

    Patatas Bravas

    :D it is :D:D:D:D Didn't have any sweet smoked paprika so used normal paprika mixed with a bit of smoked paprika and added a bit of sweetener. was quite spicey. :D
  216. salsaqueen

    Patatas Bravas

    It's cubes of potato dry roasted mixed with a spicy tomato sauce with garlic and onion, very yummy
  217. salsaqueen

    Patatas Bravas

    Should have said the recipe is in the new magazine :D
  218. salsaqueen

    Patatas Bravas

    Have just made this for lunch to have with ham ands its seriously good. Made double amounts so we can have it with chickens thighs and green beans for dinner tonight and if there is any left I"ll have it with eggs for brekki tomorrow. YUM!!!! :D
  219. salsaqueen

    Got rid of it

    Well done and good luck for the coming week. x
  220. salsaqueen

    First weigh in

    Superb start. Well done. x
  221. salsaqueen

    2.5 stone gone forever...

    Well done. x
  222. salsaqueen

    The pleased only you guys would understand

    Massive congrats to you x :0clapper: :D:0clapper:
  223. salsaqueen

    what a difference a picture can make

    Well done. Also you have done me a huge favour. Given that I'm the same height as you and virtually the same starting weight, I can see how I might look if I stick to SW this time. Although I must same I'm a darn sight older :)
  224. salsaqueen

    FAO DumpyLump

    Hi tweeny, sorry I haven't replied before. Wolverton monday night at the craufed arms pub 7.30. let me know if your going and I'll meet up with you.
  225. salsaqueen

    What are you thoughts on paper food diaries?

    I like filling them in as well, seems more offical than a notebook (which I did try] my consultant was snitty about me asking for them as well so I've just got one now and photo copy it when I need to, I figure if I'm paying a fiver a week I might as well get something from the meetings.
  226. salsaqueen

    Is it just me that gets so frustrated at image therapy??

    People talk during my one as well but it's not that bothering me at the moment but my consultant.... All we get is him pushing the recrutment evenings to become a consultant and to bring new members/ food for new member evenings. I just feel he's pushing us to boost his club for him and its...
  227. salsaqueen

    !st weigh in

    after returning to SW last week and it was.....5.5lb off, yay!!!
  228. salsaqueen

    Just dance for the wii

    Never had so much fun with my clothes on. Picture a 14stone... 5ft zero, 48 yr old unfit women throwing herself around like a demented dwarf and you'll have a good idea why my daughter felt compelled to tape it. Just hope it don't in up on youtube.
  229. salsaqueen

    1st Night Nerves!!!

    1st weigh in for me tonight after re-joining last week... Have nerves tonight.... had nerves last week... will have nerves next week and the week after I expect. Just go and enjoy it, you will be fine. Post back later and let us know how you got on.xx
  230. salsaqueen

    Just dance for the wii

    Had to share. I'm not keen on exercise.. in fact I only join gyms in the vain hope that I will get fit by a process of osmosis. But I did this yesterday with my daughter and it was great fun :D.....All the old disco hits so I could sing my heart out as well..... Down side was I could only...
  231. salsaqueen

    So I found my old jeans!!

    Well done Camille. You should be really proud of yourself. xx
  232. salsaqueen

    Breakfast ideas?

    nice breakfast This is delish, I got the recipe from the Gino d'acampo cook book Heat oven to 180 Fry 1 clove of thinly sliced garlic lightly in frying pan with some frylight. Add tin of chopped tomatoes and continue cooking for 10 mins at medium heat, so they thicken Take 4/5...
  233. salsaqueen

    Its a year

    Thank you all for your support. If theirs one thing I've realised about myself it's that I 'm a bit of a light weight for "sticking at things" so I'm gonna commit 100% and put myself first for a change. The plan works it's when I do it, it's just me that doesnt work at the plan sometimes. :)
  234. salsaqueen

    Its a year

    since I started SW and I have in that time re-joined 3 times and I'm exactly 5lbs lighter than when I started even though Ive lost 29lb in that time. Me thinks that this time ( I re-joined again tonight) I better stick with the program.
  235. salsaqueen

    Lent starts today ! what are you giving up?

    My tenuous hold on sanity.
  236. salsaqueen

    7 Week Easter Challenge

    ignore the one above got it wrong. just like me to do that :o
  237. salsaqueen

    7 Week Easter Challenge

    me too :D Charlottegrace - 7lb to lose total so far - 0lb hobbithead - 7lb to lose total so far - 0lbs Meli- 8 lbs to lose-total so far 0lbs Harry'sMom07 - 7lb to lose - total so far - 0lb Nikkiwales - 7lb to lose - total so far 0lbs Big Bear - 7lb to lose - total so far 0lbs CEB -...
  238. salsaqueen

    gutted

    Try measuring yourself. If your exercising a lot you should see the inches diminishing on the tape measure and that might give you the boost you need to keep going. Please don't do what I stupidly did and give up. I've just joined again after a 6 month break and I've put all the weight back on...
  239. salsaqueen

    Bladder problems and weight

    that's very interesting I would never have put the connection together. Another reason to get back on SW wagon
  240. salsaqueen

    Confession

    Dear fellow dieting brethren. I sit here upon the sofa of lazyness to confess to you my lapse from the grace of Slimming world. This was due to Pride.. my pride in thinking I knew better......slothe in the fact I couldn't be bothered.....greed fellow dieters, oh the greed as I gobbled...
  241. salsaqueen

    fed up

    If you have been to the gym a lot then you could be retaining water. Try not to worry to much about a small 1lb gain as you are toning up in the gym. I always say that if the scales said twenty stone I wouldn't care as long as I could fit into a size 10!!! (just dreaming in that scenario) :D
  242. salsaqueen

    Weight Loss Vibes Needed!

    :vibes: weightloss vibes coming your way :vibes: Goodluck.xx
  243. salsaqueen

    Put on another blinkin pound!!!!

    Right there with you babes. 2 weeks of sts and half a pound on this week. Not cheated...gone to gym, am going blooming crazy. This week I'm trying to make sure I have a speed food for brekkie, and a third of a plate of superfree (on EE). If this fails I'm going to beat my head against the...
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