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  1. M

    Long time since i was last here

    Just regained control of myself again completely lost myself somewhere =-O
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    Rejoined going to be a long slog a head

    Well I'm back Feeling like a huge failure , really don't know what I was thinking letting my weight get completely out of control. In fact I don't think I was thinking at all :-( .. The uncomfortable issues the rolls and rolls of wobbly fat hanging all over, having issues with even wiping my...
  3. M

    Long time since i was last here

    Hello x how are you doing
  4. M

    Long time since i was last here

    Well after what seems like an age I'm back ;-) anyone remember me ?
  5. M

    how can i reset all my old information

    hi I want to reset my weight loss details and edit profile photo that kind of thing
  6. M

    how can i reset all my old information

    hi i need to reset almost all my information how do I do it please
  7. M

    Monday weigh in

    -8lb week 1 -3 1/lb this week :bananalove:
  8. M

    quiche recipe ?

    hi could someone give me the recipe and method for sw quiche using the pasta and sauce with syn values (although im a green girl)
  9. M

    back where i started :-(

    hi ladies sorry I have not replied been a hectic few weeks if you befriend me we can support each other :-)
  10. M

    back where i started :-(

    hi everyone well I certainly have let myself down and am back on the long road to weight loss again rejoining sw on Monday this time has got to be the last time I don't know my exact weight but im thinking I have about 7 stones to lose, been a target member and a consultant so many think I...
  11. M

    How much lost, in how long?

    i think my gallery might have photos ;)
  12. M

    How much lost, in how long?

    i lost 8 stones 7 lbs on 16 months :-) then re set my target (that was a personal thing) and im maintaining too
  13. M

    Should I or shouldn't I?

    hi just a quick update, have a word with your consultant, she will have all the informaton you need with new insentives for mummys to be and new mums :-) good luck hun
  14. M

    Class Scales wrong?

    im going to contact head office to get an official reply and then i will pass it on.. ive been a Consultant for 10 months so need to get this sorted too there is no way i want my members to go through what some of you seem to have been through bbl
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    Class Scales wrong?

    im sure your consultant is doing everything she can regaurding the issues around this... how ever as for calibration the scales have a self calibrating warning on the readout, which im sure your consultant must have checked, maybe you need to contact your consultant to see if head office have...
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    if you fall of the wagon what next???

    i think your right finding the right group with the right consultant is part of the battle, if your lucky enough to live in an area where there are several groups, go along and sit in on IT as long as you have weighed in at one group you can sit in on as mant IT sessions as you want... i hope...
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    SW and the school holidays!

    im covering this in IT over the next few weeks, last week my members shared quick snack ideas while staying on track, i want them to be prepared as far as possible and not sabotarge (sp) all the work they have done remember those syns too
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    if you fall of the wagon what next???

    it seems like the wagon needs a few more seats at the back,,,,, i know how hard it is to get back on any plan but i think the trick is to visulise what you really want and set mini mini goals and we will all get to the end one way or another
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    Going back to SW....please help

    hi, i have quite a few members from ww and they find the extra easy plan is the best one for them because like it says its extra easy and fits in around the family, staying to IT is the best tool i could offer any member getting the support through the good and the not so good times is the key :-)
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    if you fall of the wagon what next???

    i thought it would be good to start a thread for anyone needing that little extra reminder of why you started sw in the 1st place.. so if you have fallen off the wagon or just lost your way, this might be the place to get some advice myself i fell off and was run over severeral times as the...
  21. M

    Crackers? Are there any syn free or low syn

    :-( as yet we dont have a morrisons around here, my members often chat about the eat smart range..... wonder how i can get some crackers!!!!
  22. M

    apps for HTC wildfire

    does anyone know a good apps for a pedometer for my HTC wildfire im not at all technical so please keep it simple :D
  23. M

    Story of a frog... (will make you smile!)

    im borrowing this lol
  24. M

    old slimming world plan

    yes indeed a brave statement to make :eek:
  25. M

    sw new mag WOW & whats your favourite

    wow the new issue of sw magazine is about to hit groups and its a great issue lots of ideas and fantastic recipes, i know my group members are going to LOVE this one :-) whats the 1st thing you look at once you get the magazine???
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    I'm so happy but scared :()

    hi hun im sure you will be fine i see lots of new members who come back after the 1st week and just jump for joy to know just how much sw works many have made good friends and the support at the groups i run is second to non...just read some weight lose stats and your goals are very reachable...
  27. M

    Sometimes I get so fed up of ..................

    maybe you need a job like mine :D
  28. M

    Anyone Maintaining Who Wants Help And Mutual Support To Stay Put?

    hi everyone, ive just been pointed in this direction and would love to join this thread just saying hi and i will be back :-)
  29. M

    buddy for target members

    i just wondered if anyone would like to buddy up with me please im a consultant and also a target member although i get lots of support from my lovely members and other consultants i would love to find someone to chat too and to swap ideas with x
  30. M

    Two weeks

    as a consultant the 2 weeks crisis is a big hurdle for any "dieter" to get over do you go to a group??? if so do you stay to image therapy your consultant is there along with group members to nudge you along.....BUT at the end of the day YOU really need to want to lose weight all the advice and...
  31. M

    New Butterscotch Hi-Fi bar

    well they are certainly going down well with the members at my groups....just a little reminder that the whole box is not a HE B lol
  32. M

    adult training hoop (hula hoop) :-)

    i too have the wii version but believe me the real thing is harder :-)
  33. M

    adult training hoop (hula hoop) :-)

    course it was from tesco's £12.99 it comes it sections which slot together.. i went to Hampton near peterborough but have alook on line i know you can get dvd's with exercise moves on it but im not that adventorous (sp)
  34. M

    adult training hoop (hula hoop) :-)

    yes i admit i have a couple of small bruises i held a body magic themed image therapy sliming world group last night and it was lots of fun the demonstration i did get members "wanting" to have ago..although the football between the legs drew the most attention but then that was mainly the men lol
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    adult training hoop (hula hoop) :-)

    ive just brought myself an adult training hoop its a hula hoop thats weighted and i LOVE it, havent used one for about 40+ years and thought why not.....at least now i can fit inside it :) managed 50 spins which is my up to date record ok not many but the exercise i get from picking it up counts...
  36. M

    New Butterscotch Hi-Fi bar

    i have my supply bet my members will buy all my stock...by the way 15p form each packet sold goes towards BenSmiles for charity
  37. M

    New Butterscotch Hi-Fi bar

    try heating them up in a microwave for a few seconds
  38. M

    New Butterscotch Hi-Fi bar

    yep they are yummy had my sample through the post.. they are £2.00 for 6 2 as a HEB or 3 syns each should be out to buy 2nd week of april
  39. M

    must stop eating the biscuits :(

    step away from the biscuts syn what you have had.... start a fresh and dont beat yourself up.... remeber that nothing tastes as good as looking slim feels ;)
  40. M

    Suprefree Rhubarb

    i make rhubarb couscus pudding :-)
  41. M

    New Magazine

    my mebers love buying there magazines and cant wait to get them opened, in fact as soon as i get my bundles in there with my £1.95 just like my members :) and yes i do pay for my own because i love going back over editions to find interesting ideas for members during IT
  42. M

    double double target :-)

    just a quick update and to change my siggie :) i lost 2lbs this week and was awarded my second target member award... so since joining on 15th june 2009 i have lost 8 stones 10lb have the most amazing job in the world and fantastic group members :-) anyone thinking of giving up please have a...
  43. M

    Appalled:(

    i too am appalled by the consultants actions... both as a group member and as a consultant its probably in the top 3 NONO's what happened to no humiliation and confidentuality (sp) to name just 2..... if she carries on like that she wont have many stay to image therapy let alone sign in. even if...
  44. M

    Club 10 confusion

    its all changed in the past few weeks but ask your consultant, and the advice about being under that 10% weight at the end of the 10 weeks is right :-)
  45. M

    Cant decide

    your welcome hun maybe we could chat elsewhere im on face book maxine hobson any one is welcome to add me
  46. M

    Cant decide

    hi hun, to be honest your message had me really digging deep into my emotions, i know exactly where your coming from.....but look at me :) 18months or so ago i was that person walking back into a slimming world group AGAIN but this time it felt right and the reasons i wanted to lose weight was...
  47. M

    newest photo

    i have just uploaded my latest photo and to be honest im quite please at the result:) havent said i liked myself in a long long while but i think im gradually starting to believe in me... please take a look and any comments please feel free to add
  48. M

    Advice needed about group

    no thats not big, i have about 25/30 stay to group i sign in around 40 its quite a new group and they are fantasic when it comes to sharing ideas its fun relaxed motivational and i love being at "work" i do run group as well as company competitons so the whole sessions flow
  49. M

    Advice needed about group

    hi hun, if your not satisfied with the group or consultant you may need to look around at another group is it a large group with lots of members staying for image therapy?? your consultant has a timed rountine thats why a large group doesnt get much individual attention to each member.. its a...
  50. M

    can someone please explain slimming world to me ?

    i think you need to find a group near you remember unless your completely happy you dont have to join..its much easier to understand when a consultant can point out the optimising to you :)
  51. M

    Sw quiche!

    i use small bake ware tubs i brought in tescos they are oblong oh i missed the frylight bit!!! but mine always come out ok
  52. M

    wi tonight nervous!

    all im going to add is look at my stats :) im still nervous every week, so if you have been 100% on plan you will get good results on the odd occassions you dont then dont dispare just have a 100% the next week
  53. M

    Sw quiche!

    I LOVE QUICHE :) been making all kinds of flavours the best so far has been quorn smoked ham with mushrooms topped with tomatos in fact i make one batch divide it into 4 and make 2 for me and 2 for DH who loves lean bacon and sweetcorn in his..im even taking some to scotland on a couch trip :)
  54. M

    for those target members

    ty im a green girl through and through :)
  55. M

    help i cant find it!!

    can someone point me in the right direction, a while ago i printed off the syn values of quorn (with pictures) but now i cant find the link..if anyone can help me thank you i have also just seen the new quorn products and im off to syn them lasagne cottage pie sweet and sour sausage and mash...
  56. M

    for those target members

    well after just a week of eating HEB which was bread..im feeling yukky going to stop eating that and find something else.. this might sound strange but i HATE seeing that + sign next to my weekly wi... in 16 months before i hit target i only saw that 4 times with a few ss thrown in.. i was...
  57. M

    goats milk??

    yes i am, but even consultants have memory blocks lol, i was asking as im no where near my books and my online links to sw arnt working along with the telephone signals...cant wait to get back home so im connected with the outside world lol
  58. M

    goats milk??

    is goats milk and HEa ?? is there a list of "other" forms of milk anywhere?? help please
  59. M

    for those target members

    i thought about lowering my target weight, but i have lots of loose skin (sorry to be graphic) and loosing more weight wont help that go away, :sigh: just have to wear magic knickers i guess :) but thats better than not finding any to fit!!!!!:cool:
  60. M

    Feel I'm obsessing

    next time im at HO training do you have a spare room lol
  61. M

    Feel I'm obsessing

    you go on talking about it hun, thats what made me a consultant :) being passionate about sw isnt a bad thing and who knows you might decide to join the big world of C's in the future :)
  62. M

    for those target members

    emm i thought about that but dont want to slip back into the habits that made me 18 stones 9 lb in the 1st place :devilangel: and to be honest as a consultant thats not what i will be advising my target members to be doing so im giving the HE ago, but saying that if it works for you then thats...
  63. M

    for those target members

    ive been at target now for 10 weeks and yes im a consultant :-) the question is how do you manage to stay within range?? today i lost 2lb which means im at the bottom end, even though ive added an HEb (im a green girl so thats 3 per day) dont do dairy very well i just find it a mental battle...
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    do you stay or do you go???

    i love the idea of involving my members in as much of the group as possible, without "putting" too much on them, as for the making money part well as a new consultant i certainly am not in it for the money..and hope it will never be that way, and to be honest im probably paying slimming world...
  65. M

    Sw quiche!

    well i have a great big tub of framage fraise in the fridge i was going to try out on it
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    Sw quiche!

    im not a big fn of cottage cheese can i use framage frais?? fast forward, be aware its not to be used long term, i guess your consultant and yourself have agreed your "points" 1st.. its really restricted and controlled ive not used it on any members yet, but i hope your doing ok hun
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    do you stay or do you go???

    aw thank you. im really excited about meeting my members each week and welcoming in new ones is a real buzz to watch them gentle relax and the realisation that i know "how they feel" makes it even better...if you look at my gallery you will see what i mean :eek:
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    do you stay or do you go???

    i have things planned for the next month, small motivational ideas, recipes (i make a star recipe for everyone to taste) new things happening with slimming world, themes and that sort of thing, i think its important that my members leave image therapy chatting about what they have learnt..not...
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    do you stay or do you go???

    dont forget you can attend any group in the whole country, im sure your consultant is a good one, but i must say the group i attend is a bit like a get together rather than a slimming world group, which is why i have no intention of letting that happen to mine, dont get me wrong we have a good...
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    do you stay or do you go???

    i have a member who doesnt want to know how much she weighs and only wants the "result" of her week know to her.. my social team are fantastic and take the possition they hold within the group very seriuos she feels very confident that she can stay to IT and know she is getting the support she...
  71. M

    do you stay or do you go???

    wow thank you for the responses so far and some really great comments and ideas, Steve i think you would make a fantastic consultant :)
  72. M

    do you stay or do you go???

    as a fairly new consultant (8 weeks and loving it) i was wondering 2 things really 1... do or dont you stay to image therapy 2... if you weigh and leave what makes you decide that?? i know as a member i stayed (and still stay) to image therapy i had the mind set of im paying nearly a fiver and...
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    Does anyone else go to meetings on their own?

    im now a consultant and i have a buddy system in group, which works really well, i not talking about becomming bestie buddies but it does help
  74. M

    Another Disaster Thread!

    welcome back and im sure with the right support and motivation you will soon be back in the swing of things :) it took my 4 attempts to get to where i am now and believe me i know where your coming from, part of me knows that it will be ohhh so easy to slip back into old habits, as you can see...
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    Details of a new class ?

    hi hun, you may need to phone derbyshire HO to get it sorted, im sending you lots of fantastic vibes ive been a consultant for 7 weeks and the pressure to "perform" is huge
  76. M

    mrs claus!!

    lol he is i brought him a hat with "santas little helper" on it im wearing this outfit for my groups christmas party, mind you i have to watch how i bend over, i have one male member (sorry if that sounds rude LOL) who sit quite close to where i have my props oh and hubby Mick is also a member...
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    mrs claus!!

    i thought i would share this photo just for fun :) 1 size fits all mrs santa outfit... and guess what it does please go to my gallery to check it out against some other photos
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    hubby was sotw :-)

    thank you all :) i wont lie to you hun its hard work with all the promotions and the money you need to start with can be about £1,500 with the weekends away training, and then hitting the target members numbers, you will really need to look into it, i wasnt aware of all the implications at 1st...
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    hubby was sotw :-)

    i just thought i would share this with you all, my lovely hubby joined my group as a member 3 weeks ago and so far has lost an amazing 9lbs (he had set his PAT to lose 14lb) and this week he became SOTW it was really strange when i looked down and saw his name i was bursting with pride, all the...
  80. M

    lost 100 lb !!!

    big hug from me hun, have you seen the 100lb of fat picture just google it !!!
  81. M

    Extra Easy Query re veggie EE days

    im a green girl and have been for the past 17 months i dont eat things with four legs but will eat chicken and fish on occasions and as you can see by my stats its worked for me :) and i have the benifit of 2 he "a" and 2 he "b" and as a consultant i always point out that ee is as it says extra...
  82. M

    major slip :(

    it will be worth it hun stick with it, where abouts are you and is your consultants name is denise??
  83. M

    did i meet you at HO in derbyshire

    just wondered if anyone on minimins went on days 3 & 4 training 19th & 20th november..if so i hoped you had a great time, i did meet some fantastic new consultants from ireland scotland wales & england, i think some of it went in and made sense but still a bit fuzzy from it all to be honest....:)
  84. M

    hip hip horrayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

    oh and yes i will still be going to the group where i am a member, i just love them to bits
  85. M

    hip hip horrayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

    :)thank you all and do you know what i always knew i would make it this time, i had no idea of the time span but knew this was the right time for me.... and at the end of the day i was the only person who could change my life :) i took little baby steps and stuck to food optimising, worked...
  86. M

    hip hip horrayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

    please join me in celebration of my target award :talk017: lost 1.5lb am i happy YES Thank you all for the support...
  87. M

    im loving it!!!

    thank you for all the support :) as for the 25 new members well i did the 6 prong attack with vengance, posters leaflets meeings local events even kissed babies lol (well not quite) editorials 3 of them and adverts but it doesnt mean members will come through those doors, its a really rural area...
  88. M

    im loving it!!!

    just thought i would share the fantastic time im having as a slimming world consultant, :) started 2 weeks ago in a very rural area with 13 new members week 1 who lost an amaxing 41.5lbs in there 1st week and 11 wonderful new members in week 2 just 1 short of the magic 25 but thats ok they will...
  89. M

    Scared to go back

    go along and remember you will be among people who will never judge you, i rejoined sw so many times i lost count, but back in june 2009 i made a promise to myself that this would be the final time i filled out a new members form, and now a lighter happier and going to be a new consultant myself...
  90. M

    setting a final PAT

    i dont think there is a hard and fast rule set about this, target setting isnt for everyone, its just that i guess we all need to know where we want to be in relation to our personal aims, i really never thought of the final target because it seemed so far ahead but now im almost there it seems...
  91. M

    BMI??

    :) i like the NHS one im closer to mine too
  92. M

    BMI??

    you might just have it there hun, the nhs bmi asks for age height and dob
  93. M

    BMI??

    emm i can see what your saying i think i might be sticking with the ones at group..they are the ones ive set my fianl PAT by :)
  94. M

    BMI??

    why are BMI readings not all the same?? ive been onto the NHS bmi link and the link on here and the readout at sw and non are the same :confused: confused yes i am a bit!!!
  95. M

    HELP!!! low syn or syn free cookies please

    im in need of help big time, my youngest gran-daughter who is 4 has taken a real interest in baking when we are together, but i need to stop making the jam tarts choc chip cookies etc (ive resisted so far) so does anyone have a recipe for either low syn of syn free cookies please please check...
  96. M

    getting very excited now :-)

    my 1st group will be 28th October :) im off to derbyshire for days 1 & 2 training a week today to start training on the friday :D i think i have my leaflet team all sorted but might need a few substitutes just in case lol
  97. M

    getting very excited now :-)

    just had some parcels delivered by city link :eek: how many leaflets i didnt realise 3,000 was that many!!! the 1st of my new consultant promotion stock is here OMG this makes it so real :D seeing my new groups details all printed out :)
  98. M

    setting a final PAT

    emm i good points so far, i think i may rethink my bmi like its been said my aim was for the top end of my bmi and i dont want to be classed overweight anymore i want to be "normal" dont think ive ever been normal :D also im going to be a consultant with my own new group starting 28th october...
  99. M

    setting a final PAT

    i decided to set my final PAT yesterday how did you or do decide what that will be, ive gone for what i think is my top range of BMI for me 5' 4" is 10.7lb but when i looked on other bmi charts it differs i just thought if i set that then i have a target to reach.. any advice welcome
  100. M

    still peeved :-(

    aw thank you all, as far as taking it further its a bit late( and yes it came from further up) i was only informed on tuesday (14th) and regionals were 19th by which time i had written my little speech sorted aout a new dress and shoes even brought dh a suit i open my new group on the 28th...
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    still peeved :-(

    well tomorrow would have been woman of the year regional heats but after being informed tuesday that i wouldnt be eligable to go any further (if i was even lucky enough) because im going to be a consultant..ive been really upset since finding out :cry: and where i can see that it probably...
  102. M

    GUTTED!! woty

    thank you all and thank you for the private messages :) still not happy but rules are rules i guess, i was told yesterday that if i wasnt going to be a consultant until january then everything would be fine, dh is still really unhappy and to be honest im not sure about even going on sunday, but...
  103. M

    GUTTED!! woty

    woty woman of the year its a slimming world award
  104. M

    GUTTED!! woty

    i have some really bad news at group today, i wont be able to take part in the WOTY because im going to be a consultant :cry: because i have signed my contract im not eligable to take part, well i can go say my bit but not get any further even if i got through i am really gutted and dh is really...
  105. M

    new consultants thread

    thanks for the message evethewitch, its not right for everyone hun but think of the great motivator you will be and an inspiration to your group, hope to meet you too at HO
  106. M

    ok so i have a new avatar piccy :-)

    emm i think they weigh you at the venue??? best go naked then :kissass: lol no not really i love the red dress but it does weigh heavy ;)
  107. M

    ok so i have a new avatar piccy :-)

    this one :) without the red necklace though lol
  108. M

    ok so i have a new avatar piccy :-)

    it was going to be my woty dress (woman of the year) but as i say its a bit formal, and to homest im not too sure i would be confident in it in "public" i do have another outfit though
  109. M

    ok so i have a new avatar piccy :-)

    thought i would share my latest photo (my avatar) was going to wear this dress (its a 14 omg :D yes i know its a bit tight around the midriff but im in it and breathing) but have decided to go a bit less formal september 19th omg only 10 sleeps away
  110. M

    new consultants thread

    yes im on fb come and find me maxine hobson im the one with the big smile and a woty sash
  111. M

    new consultants thread

    no hun i dont think there is but im staying at the travel lodge alfreton
  112. M

    new consultants thread

    ow how exciting we must email each other where are you staying hun
  113. M

    new consultants thread

    hi, costs to start up vary to what you want to start with and how many frachises are on offer, im starting small with one group, and sw like you to be at a "happy" place with your own weight before they decide you would make a consultant, as for what money you make well im not expecting to...
  114. M

    new consultants thread

    aw thank you i start ore training tuesday evening then off to derbyshire 1st & 2nd october then im starting a brand new group in Haddenham (cambridgeshire) 28th october excitied no im bricking it lol
  115. M

    new consultants thread

    emm ok :eek::D
  116. M

    new consultants thread

    i was wondering if anyone would like to join me in a new consultants thread??
  117. M

    make up !!! never put it on before HELP!!!!

    i want to be at that party now, havent been out for yonks not sure if i remember how to dance :eek: i can see a whole new dangerous me starting to emerge lol
  118. M

    make up !!! never put it on before HELP!!!!

    Avisk, i think your right hun, afterall ive managed for 50 years and i love your comment about not judging fro lippie :) made me smile and if i manage to get to the final(emm thats a bit of a big IF) i will wave for sure i take it your a consultant are you??
  119. M

    make up !!! never put it on before HELP!!!!

    thanks for all thhose tips, i did get my hair trimmed up yesterday but as its short already not alot can be done... trying to grow out a cut i had about 9 months ago which was horrible so bad i wore a hat for a week :(:cry: anyway i dont want to feel "made up" if you know what i mean just...
  120. M

    make up !!! never put it on before HELP!!!!

    this is going to sound strange but i have never worn make up apart from a mascara and maybe a bit of nivea lip gloss....thats it, i have a rosey cheeks greeny eyes and have no idea where to start i dont want to go into a make up shop as i wont have a clue what to ask for.. the reason i need to...
  121. M

    WOTY photo very proud

    proud to wear WOTY sash :)
  122. M

    syn free rice pudding - YUM

    can you tell me where the syns come from please?? im a greeny girl so i get 2 a's and 2 b's
  123. M

    sw consultant questions help please!!

    just thought i would get some back groud info if anyone can help 1. what franchise did you choose 2. did you register as self employed straight away 3. what insurance did you take out 4. did you open a bank account just for sw monies?? 5. did you get all new members packs in your franchise 6...
  124. M

    anyone self employed please

    just wondered if anyone is self employed, im just about to start training as a sw consultant and wondered about self employment ive looked in the internet and got a bit lost with all the links so what do i do next does anyone have any links please or thoughts
  125. M

    syn free rice pudding - YUM

    so let me get this right as it sounds to good to be true its free on green?? is it :confused: and microwavable
  126. M

    an honour to be chosen

    i am so honoured and feel very excited about being voted as woman of the year at the group i attend, i had a lovely morning being presented with a sash a beautiful silver star desk pen holder oh and pen, didnt get my certificate (it wasnt sent with the other goodies apparently) and a nice big...
  127. M

    somewhere really unexpensive near sw HQ

    emm camping looks more and more like a no-no :( will have to rethink this one.. thank you to all of you with offers of help, im looking into all options suggested :)
  128. M

    somewhere really unexpensive near sw HQ

    thank you for all the ideas the main reason for not going into b&b is because dh will be doing all the driving and its not going tobe much fun for him being chucked out of a b&b or travel lodge and have to find things to do for 2 days...oh and the tent isnt one you have to crawl through the flap...
  129. M

    somewhere really unexpensive near sw HQ

    i will be travelling to HQ for my consultants training with dh,( i dont drive long distances) we are looking for somewhere really cheap to stay for a few nights are there any campsites or caravan sites near by any infomation can you please let me know
  130. M

    thank you slimming world

    dont ever feel like rubbish hun, thats something you throw out!! and your worth more than that :) yeh we all have off days but the important thing to remember is we are all really worth loving...emm do i sound like a consultant
  131. M

    thank you slimming world

    ok tips be honest with yourself make sure the person your losing weight for is YOU keep staying to image therapy dont beat yourself up and LAUGH!!!!
  132. M

    WOTY criteria question

    inspiring thread :) ive added a new thread :D
  133. M

    thank you slimming world

    me and my lovely consultant Georgina, with my slimmer of the group award
  134. M

    thank you slimming world

    well slimming world has sure changed my life :) today i became our groups slimmer of the year, lost 2.5lb (7 stones 5lb gone) slimmer of the week and probably the thing ive wanted most a chance to become a consultant ive been accepted to start my own group (well after ive done training and hard...
  135. M

    WOTY criteria question

    opps i tried to upload an image try again lol
  136. M

    :-) new photo

    thank you Sarah, i think i will know tomorrow sometime but fingers crossed please :)
  137. M

    :-) new photo

    i just thought i would share my new photo taken today with the aid of the bathroom mirror reflection me in my outfit i wore for my interview to become a sw consultant..after losing 7 stones 2.5lb (100.5lb) these are just a few things i never did!!! but try to do now 1. i never ever looked in...
  138. M

    WOTY criteria question

    thank you lovely ladies :) emm not sure about if i fit any criteria but im so chuffed as i say to be nominated...oh do i get a sticker lol i love my book its sooo pretty :D so monday is interview tuesday is voting wednesday oh thats a lifetime away :-)
  139. M

    WOTY criteria question

    well if i get through the interview and am lucky enough to be given the chance the 1st place im heading for is the toilets :D can i ask how you know :)
  140. M

    WOTY criteria question

    yep, excited, nervous, anxious, happy and ready for the next chapter in my slimming world journey :)
  141. M

    WOTY criteria question

    sounds like the sort of support that happens at the group i attend :) i had a go at weighing in on tuesday (i have my slimming world consultant interview on monday very excited about that too) i love the whole idea of sharing ideas and tips sw is great :) i joined june last year and have only...
  142. M

    WOTY criteria question

    oh i am very honoured and chuffed to be even nominated dont get me wrong, i just wondered if people "had" to get all that advertising stuff that goes with winning something, i know sw likes to self promote where ever possible
  143. M

    WOTY criteria question

    i think that to be a group woman of the year is slightly differant, if your within a range of certain "criteria" then you can be put forward to the next stage and then to the final, i just wondered what the next stage would be :)
  144. M

    WOTY criteria question

    hi i was just wondering what the criteria for WOTY (woman of the year) is ??? ive been nominated for this fantastic award along with 2 wonderful ladies at the group i attend, so what is the criteria for the lucky group winner to go forward does anyone know please
  145. M

    any consultants new and old out there

    its not until monday :) but im really excited
  146. M

    woman of the year

    congratulations on winning your groups namination hun, does anyone know what teh criteria to go into the nexty round is then???
  147. M

    woman of the year

    i am so excited as i have been nominated for our groups woman of the year, ive never been nominated for much in my life before and i think its a great honour..and i quite like the look of that red dress in the ad wonder if the lucly winner gets to wear that :) anyone else been nominated :grouphugg:
  148. M

    nutella

    i know and to think she has been doing sw for about 10 years she has lost an amazing 6 1/2 stones and we all love her to bits she is "one" of those charatures all groups should have in group
  149. M

    nutella

    lol i thought it was about that she even adds a choc options :eek:
  150. M

    nutella

    nutella can someone please tell me how many syns in a tbs please, im trying to convince a lady at group its not FREE !!!
  151. M

    100.5lb gone

    wow thank you for all the great support you guys are grrrrrrrrrrrrreat, :)
  152. M

    100.5lb gone

    Sarah where did you find that picture hun, thats amazing and :eek:
  153. M

    100.5lb gone

    not too personal hun, yes i do have loose skin mainly around my tummy & midriff but ive exercised all the way along im platinum on body magic and to be honest sometimes when i catch a glimps of myself "naked" i dont like it but then i realise what i was and that helps, i never ever looked in...
  154. M

    100.5lb gone

    aw thank you everyone ((((hug)))) ive added a new photo inmy gallery if you want a look at a work in progress :)
  155. M

    any consultants new and old out there

    just wondered if there are any new and older consultants out in minimins land?? i have an interview on monday to become part of a special team and hopefully have the most wonderful job title in the world a slimming world consultant.. any hints tips or anthing related please come and share with...
  156. M

    100.5lb gone

    i would like to start by saying how fantastic i think slimming world is :) i have now lost 100.5lb since 15th June 2009 (7 stones 2.5lb) and i feel fantastic im still 14lbs from target but i will get there :) and to add to this i have a interview to become a consultant on monday so fingers...
  157. M

    Body magic

    any think that gets the heart rate up is good, including in the bedroom :eek:
  158. M

    Weight Watchers syns

    i have a read through and im sorry if this has been asked before but does anyone have a list of the syn values in teh weight watches hula hoops or chicken crisps..in fact if possible all those crispy type things thank you in advance:)
  159. M

    New start - 7 stone aim!!

    hi, and welcome, it looks like you have a plan and good luck with your journey, 12lb a month is quite a bit so dont get all caught up in numbers, have a look at others stats to get some inspiration and keep posting it might be good for you to buddy up with someone :)
  160. M

    Scan bran in Muller light

    sounds interesting and worth a try, i have my scan bran with my porridge, which i soak overnight
  161. M

    How Far Are You From Goal?

    depends if the goal post dont move anymore then im 2 stones 6.5lbs away from my healthy bmi. so far 81.5lb gone since june 15 09 im with sw and loving :)
  162. M

    funny keep fit story's share yours here

    sometimes we all get caught up in the serious side of exercise and dont look at the relaxed and funny side of it, so have you a funny or strange keep fit story to share my mum and myself decided to join the local swimming pool and had been going for a few weeks when the attendant announced that...
  163. M

    Do you slim too seriously?

    i too take it seriously 100% on the plan, its the only way i can be, im in control of my food and body (well to an extent on the body side of it) when i look at my stats im very proud of where i am at the moment, i even added a couple of photos to the gallery, still 2 stones 2.5lb to go to my...
  164. M

    being a consultant !!!!

    i am seriously thinking about becoming a sw consultant, im attending a meeting in a couple of weeks, has anyone any advice to give me or words of wisdom.. a few weeks ago the consultant at the group i attend commented that "they" might want me to lose a bit more first!!!!
  165. M

    May I start again?

    what can i add, the advice already given is spot on, i follow sw and exercise for 30 minutes aday, (i mix up what i do as i get bored quickly) keep posting and exploring the threads this place is great :)
  166. M

    Newbie with 7 stone to lose!

    hello and welcome, looks like you have a plan good for you, it helps to have a direction to go in :) try not too get too caught up in the whole numbers thing and take small targets at a time maybe 7lbs, and you will get there im sure, another thing is to keep posting and asking for advise these...
  167. M

    syn Value of quorn products??

    thank you that was quick :eek: :)
  168. M

    syn Value of quorn products??

    is there a list of the syn values of Quorn products anywhere please
  169. M

    chocolate porridge HE?

    does anyone know is chocolate porridge can be a HEb, i heard it mentioned at group quite like the sound of it but wanted to check 1st
  170. M

    are you a reborn slimming world member??

    i totaly agree if your head isnt right your body isnt ready, im 100% motivated this time, and really need to be, :) being on these threads also helps loads, im off to my post holiday wi in about an hour :flirt2:
  171. M

    Any find it hard to return to class after gain!

    i think we all know people in class who seem to eat off the plan, drink loads and still lose???? crazy isnt it when you can be 100% for weeks and have mini loses sts and even gains :cry: but may lose inches, i always give the same advice to any new members who come to class measure yourself as...
  172. M

    are you a reborn slimming world member??

    just wondered if anyone like me returned to slimming world after messing up again??? i returned in june 09 after putting all plus 3 more stones on, i just couldnt get the fact into my head that i was slimmer and all the possitive comments i got just made me feel uncomfortable, does that make any...
  173. M

    Any find it hard to return to class after gain!

    its a really strange feeling isnt it :confused: its like everyone is looking at you, when to be honest they are probably feeling the same way, the important thing is keep going :)
  174. M

    Crisis situation

    wagon rolling by, :) come on you can do this, stop beating yourself up and grap this fantastic opportunity (sp) and get stuck in, you know you can do sw and im sure there must be a group around that will greet you with open arms, so put the past week behind you grab my hand and there you are...
  175. M

    cant stop smiling thank you

    firstly a big thank you to this fantastic site, for all the support the threads and boards give, not just to me to everyone, slimming world for me is fantastic.. now to the news im smiling about today i weighed in and lost 4lb was also sotw but the best thing for me was getting my 5 stones 7 lb...
  176. M

    Whats your P.A.T ??

    ive only just set mine (well in my head and not on paper) at 10.7 i was 18 stones 9lb in june 09 and only looked a very small targets, but now with 5 stones 3lb gone im starting to look ahead i still set myself 7 lb mini targets but i can see the light at the end of the tunnel im afraid that my...
  177. M

    Free Tinned Macaroni Cheese

    thank you is the 1 1/2 syns on a whole tin??? i was thinking about getting the tescos one im off to investigate
  178. M

    Where and Whose group do you go to?

    im maxine and i go to Georginas group chatteris cambridgeshire monday mornings 10:00 oh and im loving it!!!!
  179. M

    Free Tinned Macaroni Cheese

    Some tinned ravioli is free, can anyone tell me which ones are please
  180. M

    first week fluke?

    i agree, gaining weight "star" week does get mentioned at the group i attend alot too, im premenopsal so i have no idea when my Star week is going to be, although this week looks dodgy :cry: each week that goes by you will be sure you have gained until you get on the scales of justice as i call...
  181. M

    Monday weigh in

    well done for getting back on track :) im amazed when i read the great weight losses on others siggies, im really inspired:D
  182. M

    swimming and "star" week

    hi i have just started swimming again and have a question about "star" week and swimming what sort of sanatry protection is best, i cant use a tampon so that option is out of the question, i did think about using a moon cup again but unsure i might not want to go swimming (my "star" week is all...
  183. M

    Monday weigh in

    quick wi details from me, lost 1.5lbs :) so 5 stones 3 lbs gone sotw too hope everyone has good loses too
  184. M

    Monday weigh in

    hi and welcome, ive been swimming 3 times this week see what the scales say tomorrrow morning :eek: i have a problem though, the more i execrise i tend to either sts or gain??? anyone else find this or am i just bonkers
  185. M

    I've lost 50 pounds...and I'm not bothered about fiding it ever again!!

    yep i know this feeling too, ive now lost 72lb come from a 28 to about an 18 but still cant bring myself to look at a slimmer me, yes i know the lbs have gone but my head is still looking at the size 28 i went into Yours (clothes shop) and started at the size 30 end then realised what i was...
  186. M

    RLF number its here

    well its here my RFL number and im number 5, number 5 connections im number 5 my birthday is the 5th (friday) i will be 50 its my 5th RFL oh and its 5km spooky................
  187. M

    VLCD v's 600 cals

    "No matter what the scales or your mirror are telling you, if that says you are OK you need to work on your head and accept who you are, not punish your body for not being what you want." i agree totally please make sure your not going to starve yourself, your height weight ratio are on the low...
  188. M

    Monday weigh in

    morning fellow monday weighers, hope everyone has good loses thia week :) im off for mine in 2 hours, ive been 100% but feel bloated and really not sure what the "scales of justice" will tell me. i will be back :p
  189. M

    anyone got a lot to lose????

    not sure weight always reflects size in the real world does it, and who is to say what a size 12 is, clothes these days come up in so many sizes what is a size 12 in say tescos can be a size 14 in asda :sigh::confused: its a crazy crazy sized world ;);) good luck with the boob thing, i like to...
  190. M

    Hello

    hello and welcome from a green girl through and through :D just coam on and join in, ive only been a board member for a short time and ive made lots of contacts, as well as loads of information,
  191. M

    Im scared to eat on sw

    please do eat, the sw healthy eating plans are designed to give you all the benifits of healthy eating with the right nutrients, at the same time reducing your weight, i know its a pain being a slow loser but your skin will "fit" your new shape better that way ;) it is really amazing how eating...
  192. M

    Just bought a 12.5kg bag of potatoes and it's been a real motivator

    make sure the brand new wardrobe isnt a flat pack from mfi you have to build yourself lol congratulations on your loses,
  193. M

    Am I on the right track please?

    mayo surprised me too :) welcome and dont forget to keep asking for those handy tips, these boards are great
  194. M

    ive been swimming

    well i did it after 20 years mainly being over weight, i finally brought a costume (size 18 :) one with a little skirt thing going on ) and went for a swim well more of a paddle with my dd and 2 of my grandaughters, and i loved it, ok i only managed about 5 metres of back stroke but i LOVED it...
  195. M

    anyone got a lot to lose????

    welcome everyone, i managed to get my 5 stones award this morning so - 5 stones and 1lb, also got sotw....(thats 8 months to the day of joining se) so it can be done, but you have to be honest with yourself and really want to do it for you :) no boby else but you :)
  196. M

    Monday weigh in

    well i would like to thank you all for the support and information you all give, i did it lost 3lb sotw and my 5 stones award well 5 stones 1lb gone now :):) hope everyone has good wi's too
  197. M

    oh no!

    now you can put that on and jump all over him, :D
  198. M

    oh no!

    well im not going to suggest taking the dog outside and jumping up and down in him :eek: as for the boyfriend well the choice is yours ;) :ambulance:
  199. M

    oh no!

    i didnt get anything either :cry: im married too, what happened to romance, all i got was the corny line "well you have me (meaning him of course) for valentine :rolleyes::rolleyes: what else could i need!!!!!:confused::confused: ideas for your remaining chocs 1. take them outside and jump all...
  200. M

    anyone got a lot to lose????

    waves hand, me well i did have around 8 stones to lose i joined sw 15th June 09 and to date have lost 4 stones 12 lbs :D (wi on monday which will be 8 months to the day of joining wonder if i will get my 5 stones award fingers and everything crossed) your right to look at small targets its only...
  201. M

    If ur not hungry between meals

    i agree, i usually eat 3 main meals a day, im T2 diabetic so i do have a couple of alpen light bars as one of my B choices during the day, other than that im not a "grazer" although i do have a buddy at sw who grazes all day and is losing weight, so horses for courses i guess what suits you and...
  202. M

    Syn Allowances

    same thoughts here about weight and height ratio. i think alot of people get a bit muddled between ww points and sw syns, i dont have many syns during the week maybe 25 which i know isnt alot but i follow the green plan and feel satisfied with "filling" up with fresh fruits home made crisps and...
  203. M

    Monday weigh in

    thats the idea nice positive thoughts:) saying that thoughi think i will be giving the bikini a miss, dont think i would make a pretty sight :eek:
  204. M

    Monday weigh in

    just keep going, it will all be worth it when the summer gets here :)
  205. M

    Does anyone else have an exercise bike?

    i have one, and i use it for 30 minutes aday, and i would say it helps, i got mine from the local freecycle it hasnt all the gadgets on it just a timer but it works can you maybe borrow one to see if you like it first??
  206. M

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    anyone have a herons foods near them, mug shots are 39p each. activia are on offer too in tescos, but beware some tescos are putting the fat free ones and the syn ones mixed up on the shelves
  207. M

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    i used the sweet and sour mug shot with cooked chicken style quorn peices to make sweet and sour chicken very tasty it was too
  208. M

    Find Your Twin

    i thought that too Val :cry: im 49 (almost 50) started june 15th (09) at 261lbs now 193lbs:) oh and im 5 feet 4.5 that 1.5 inch makes alot of differance :p i would love a twin
  209. M

    Chuffed to bits

    congratulations hun :) im 2lb off my 5 stones award and beleive me the thrill of getting that award is still the same as when i got that 1/2 stone one keep going everyone
  210. M

    Monday weigh in

    quick visit from me, lost 2.5lb this week :) which im really pleased about, lots of SS foods again for me, i "want" 2lb lose for my 5 stones award.. bring it on :innocent0001: still a way to go but im winning :) good luck fellow monday weighers
  211. M

    100% SWers - 1 day at a time :)

    stick with it everyone it works :) and thats from personal experiance
  212. M

    Wii cyberbike

    there isnt a problem, its just not what i expected, you still take part in the games and fitness tasks, its just not what i expected, great for the family but not for me..:sigh:
  213. M

    Wii cyberbike

    well dont bother buying one unless you dont have an excersie bike, im now selling mine :cry:
  214. M

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    can you?? emm that sounds better, dont think i could eat 5 of them :eek:
  215. M

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    some branches of pound land have 3 packs of ww cookies for £1
  216. M

    100% SWers - 1 day at a time :)

    nice thread :) can i join in please and dont all shout at me please :cry: i started sw 15th june 2009 and have been 100% everyday, i stayed 100% on holiday (just before christmas) and stayed 100% over christmas so far i have lost 66lb which is 4 stones 10lb and im so proud of that :wee: i try...
  217. M

    Crisp maker

    yep im waiting for mine too and i WANT MINE NOW!!!! although the plate method is ok and i have also used the oven method and the try not to eat them method :party0051:
  218. M

    Work Out Live

    wow thank you for the link, very interesting
  219. M

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    laughing cow, deli-light onion and blue cheese 1.5syns each portion on all plans in tescos at £1 a box of 8 (normal price £1.49) and the onion one smells yummy (havent tasted it yet but going to have a jp or pasta tomorrow)
  220. M

    Someone tried to be nice and did the opposite *grrrr*

    nice try on the save the boy theme there :):) as for me people think my dad is my husband, ok so does that mean i look 70 or he looks 50 :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: :eek: its always been that way for us :roofles:
  221. M

    Monday weigh in

    lost 1.5lb so very happy, even shared sotw as for motivation im buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzing :D good luck with the monday wi's everyone :)
  222. M

    HEAs

    if your red or green then its 2 "A"s and 2 "B"s a day only EE is it 1 of each i too have problems with my A's i have my milk during the day and usually have laughing cow mixed in with my pasta or on jp's
  223. M

    Disappointing weigh in - diary advice

    ive had a look too, and i also think your not eating enough, try and bulk your food up with free foods. :) i have a friend who is in the same boat as far as losing 1/2 to 1lb a week but like i have told her 1lb a week is 52lbs a year and she gets to go to the best social group in the town :)...
  224. M

    mug shots?

    so is the syn value on EE the same as on green, please
  225. M

    syns in mug shots

    thank you for pointing me this way circes, is there a link for all the flavours values anywhere, ive tried to log onto sw site (and i have the right password) but cant get connected.. :cry:
  226. M

    mug shots help please

    mug shots are they free on green/red & ee or have some syn values?? HELP!!!!
  227. M

    Crisp maker

    i too have made some microwave crisps, with various end results form emmmm to errrrrr using the plate method... little tip, dab the cut raw crisps with kitchen towel before adding frylight, it removes some of the moistness before microwaving
  228. M

    food for thought - MASSIVE LOSS

    but dont they have to be registered with sw?? and pay a weekly fee :confused:
  229. M

    food for thought - MASSIVE LOSS

    i wouldnt mind a list of s &ss foods, i did start to write it out, but a print out would save me from writters cramp, although wonder if i could write it as body magic :D
  230. M

    Crisp maker

    i want one too :cry: surley there must be a uk seller out there :cool:
  231. M

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    is that fish 2.5 on green days?? please
  232. M

    Wii cyberbike

    well after a few weeks of should i shouldnt i :confused: argos have finally a wii cyberbike in stock and at £99.99 (i think they are normally £199) i have ordered one, and i will be here tomorrow morning :) (oh im not good on real bikes due to an inner ear balance problem) so has anyone else...
  233. M

    Argh! Help! :(

    i echo all thats been said, the wii is a guide line NOT the official sw scales, it would be like doing the wii age thing and finding out you were 101 years old would you go and buy a room in the nearest residental home.. and remember no 2 sclaes read the same slimming world or any others.. :)
  234. M

    whoooo

    thank you im really proud of my dad, he had a massive triple heart op in march last year that went wrong (punchered lung + other complications he nearly died) so i really love it when he does well :)
  235. M

    whoooo

    just had to share this :):) lost 2lb this week but best of all i got my 4 stones 7 lbs award (with 1.5lb towards my next award) so well pleased also shared sotw with my dad :talk017: getting really possitive comments too :)
  236. M

    Green Days Healthy Extra's B Choices

    yes spot on, i always pays to look at the options before deciding on a final choice :)
  237. M

    How much weight did you lose before.....

    well im still looking at a bigger fatter me (when i do look in a mirror that is) but i know ive lost weight because i have nothing that fits me now i was a size 28 now 18/20 depends on what it is. ive been getting a few bits from charity shops, or adding elastic to thinga i already have...but i...
  238. M

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    stupid questions what is PAM ?? please and can you use frylight buttery on mash potato)
  239. M

    RFL 2010 im registered are you?? chat thread

    Claire whats the fancy dress going to be, :flirt2: Lisa well done on having started your training looks like you mean business :) im getting myself fitter by using the jogging/walking on the wii EA then from the end of march i will give myself 12 weeks to really get into it, should be some...
  240. M

    how can it be?

    i have all green days (im not a meat eater so it suits me) and so far i have lost 4stones 6.5lbs hey i know i still have a long way to go :) and like you i cant beleive how much food we can eat, im finding it hard now though to eat as much, good luck with your wi what day do you weigh? come...
  241. M

    RFL 2010 im registered are you?? chat thread

    ive just registered for my 5th RFL and this year im not going to weigh 18 + stones when i do it, anyone else taking part maybe we could have a thread for general RFL chat about healthy eating and training we could also maybe get a few of us to meet up at an advent im taking part in mine at ferry...
  242. M

    why am i nervous???

    aww thank you you all, :)
  243. M

    Started Today, Just a Question!

    hello and welcome, you may need to update your sw books the new plan EE seems to be a big hit, ( i do green as i dont eat meat) good luck with your journey, i have lost 62.5lb (4 stones 6.5lb) since june 15th 09 and im over the moon :)
  244. M

    why am i nervous???

    happy to report a 1lb lose so .5 for that 4.5stones award bring it on :banana dancer:
  245. M

    Monday weigh in

    lost 1lb at wi, 1/2 lb from my 4 stones 7 award next week bring it on...:)
  246. M

    why am i nervous???

    no im not dreading it (i think) the group is very supportive and as im the "joker" of the group i manage to make others smile, i always get a big clap and hugs which is lovely too im thinking about being a consaltant myself at the end of the year so i want to really enjoy what im doing..
  247. M

    Monday weigh in

    well done like we say it works if you stick with it :)
  248. M

    why am i nervous???

    ok once again its monday morning and wi is just an hour away, ive been 100% done my excersie and yet once again i have butterflies, i thought it was because i have 1.5lbs to reach my 4stones 7lb lose so far mark but it happens every week.. i know i have a long journey ahead of me so am i alone...
  249. M

    Facebook?

    can someone please give me the sw link on fb i have clicked the link above but not sure if im in the right place:cry:
  250. M

    Just a suggestion

    great timing with this thread :) i went for my yearly diabetic check up and the nurse couldnt stop asking me what i had been doing??? doing i asked thinking my levels where really bad and i might need insulin.. yes she said when i last weighed you you were 18 stones 3lb oh i said it got worse...
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