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  1. melarnz

    White coating

    Hi I was going to poach some pears and make them look like ghosts. Any ideas if there is anything I can to coat them with (like yoghurt coating) that will make them go white and hard? Thanks mel
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    Musos! Where are the performers!

    If u like new fresh bands, check out frowser. That's my mates band, they are pretty awesome!!
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    Musos! Where are the performers!

    There are a few of us oldies that used to be into metal that still dabble from time to time lol. I used to love slayer, paradise lost, cradle of filth. But stick to classic and softer rock these days. Chilli's and Metallica. I will certainly check out your gig on utube!
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    A bit dispondent

    I started SW 5 weeks ago and have so far lost 16.5lbs. (which I'm chuffed about). My weigh in was monday and I lost 6lb. I was really chuffed. I had a sneaky weigh in and I have put on 3lb since then! (my scales weigh the same as hers)! I know it seems ungrateful, but I really don't want a...
  5. melarnz

    Mels Journey - from 28 to 12

    Wow! I lost 6lbs! Got my stone award, slimmer of the week and slimmer of the month!! I'm go smacked!
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    Syn free sausages??

    SW have stopped giving accreditation to syn free sausages. The current certificates are valid, they are just not renewing them. So as they expire, they won't be SW approved anymore. However, as long as they have not changed there ingredients they are syn free. Joes sausages have a web site, so...
  7. melarnz

    Hi

    I have 12 stone to lose, and reading your thread is very inspiring!! Thank you!
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    Changing weight loss to percentage loss

    I can see why this would be unfair. But being one of the really high weighers you were talking about, from a personal perspective, I have such a long journey (12stone), it's getting certificates like SoW, 10%, half stone awards that helps you really feel like you are doing well. I'm not saying...
  9. melarnz

    Help for the collapsed not fallen morbidly obese slimming worlder

    Hi I have tried; slimming world, lighter life, weight watchers, rosemary Connelly, hypno gastric band, Cambridge, exante ...... I could go on! I was on the verge of having surgery and started doing research and scouring the forums for advice. Then it occured to me, the only thing I hadnt...
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    Mels Journey - from 28 to 12

    Thank you so much rochelle for commenting. It can be quite lonely at times, as I always seem to be the biggest person where ever I go! Its such a long journey, but concentrating on the 1/2 stones is a really good idea. I'm hoping to get my stone award either tomorrow or next week.That will feel...
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    Mels Journey - from 28 to 12

    Today's menu Breakfast Porridge with strawberries (hex a and b) Snack 2 eggs with 2 slices of wholemeal bread soldiers (3 syns) (bit naughty here, didn't have my 1/3rd) Late lunch Left over Thai salmon burgers and med veg (1syn) Late dinner Syn free chicken goujons (which were amazing)...
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    Mels Journey - from 28 to 12

    Today's menu was Breakfast Oats so simple (only had half as my daughter nicked the other half) and melon Lunch Left overs from yesterday's dinner Dinner Home made Thai salmon cakes, SW wedges, mediterannian veg
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    Can someone help explain the Extra Easy diet to me please...

    I think everyone is different. You def must have your 3rd superfree. I find that for me salad with my meals instead of veg gives me the biggest loses. Time and time again, the slimmer of the week in my group says 'I had my superfree with every meal this week' and because they haven't been, their...
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    Mels Journey - from 28 to 12

    Hi I have been following SW for 4 weeks and have lost 10.5lb so far. I have a massive 168lbs to lose (12 stone). I'm writing this diary, mainly so I can look back and see what I ate on the weeks I get good loses. I have already noticed my body loves salad, and loses well on that. I weigh in...
  15. melarnz

    Taster Session

    Hi We have a taster session coming up. Any ideas about what I can take???
  16. melarnz

    Slimmer of the Week

    She lost 9.5 on her first week, STS then lost 10lb this week. Quite remarkable!
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    Slimmer of the Week

    Thanks for replying. I thought they had the lose or sts! I thought it was real back luck, so I shared my goodie bag with them
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    Slimmer of the Week

    Hi I'm really confused! 3 of us started at the same te 4 weeks ago. This week I lost 3lb, one lady lost 6.5lb and the other one lost 10lb!!!! I lost 2.5lb last week and they both stayed the same. I was the one that won SoW!?!? I felt like a fraud! What is the ruling for this? Mel
  19. melarnz

    Scared of failing again.

    Hi I too have a large amount to lose (about 11 1/2 stone!) Whilst I don't have clinical depression, I too am seeing a councellor for to find out what my issues are to overeating. I comfort eat, boredom eat, happy eat, stress eat (and any other eat you can think of). One of the things we have...
  20. melarnz

    I'm back and extra easy?!

    The Greek style ones are 0.5 syn I think
  21. melarnz

    Whats for tea tonight?

    I'm making extra lean steak mince burgers, SW chips and a cous cous salad. I've also made rice pudding (free by the way!) for after mmmmm
  22. melarnz

    Get me through from lunch to dinner

    Hi fellow slimming worlders I am a relative newbie and am looking for some inspiration. I am working today in my office, from 1-7 so will have my dinner when I get home. However, I don't want to fall off plan either. Have u got any ideas of filling snacks to get me through from lunch to...
  23. melarnz

    HELP! what to have for breakfast?

    I struggle with breakfast too, I always find I'm hungry an hour later. There are 2 things I find easy (and yummy) to eat One is porridge mixed with mullet yoghurt and berries (made the night before) The 2nd is my current favourite. Pudding rice cooked in my allowance of milk and that amount...
  24. melarnz

    bank holidays are bad for me!

    My weigh in is tonight, it has really helped keep me on track knowing I'm going to face the scales tonight!
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    Confused a bit

    I'm a newbie and wasn't told about the red and green plan either. She said to do extra easy first. I'm curious to see if she mentions them this week
  26. melarnz

    Its such a long journey

    Hi My name is Mel and have been a yo yo dieter forever! I'm 33 with 2 young girls and weigh 21.10 stones (or I did when i started SW last week). This time last year I was 6 stone lighter, and in the past year have piled it on. I need to draw a line under it now, and am seeing a...
  27. melarnz

    What food do you take to work?

    Holly's nan I take ainsly harriott cous cous. All u need is hot water and a bowl. U leave it for 5 mins and it's ready. I have it with whatever fruit, veg or salad I have laying about. The whole packet is 0.5 syn (depending on which one u get) x
  28. melarnz

    Whats for breakfast?

    I had packet of oats so simple with mullet yogurt and pineapple. I'm out and about for brekkie today, so I can eat this in my car!
  29. melarnz

    Sauce for steak

    Hi Has anyone got any ideas for a low/syn free sauce for steak? Mel
  30. melarnz

    Exercise Machine

    Hi I really want to lose weight and am even considering doing the E word (yes, exercise!) lol I have been looking around at some of the cross trainers and they all have a weight limit (of which I am over) I am 21st and 5lbs currently. Can anyone recomend any sturdy machines I can use at...
  31. melarnz

    Mels Diary - an honest account

    Hi spangles, thanks for the suPport. 5.5 lb is still a good loss xxx well done
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    Mels Diary - an honest account

    Got sent home from work, they closed down the town. Drove home and they have closed my high street there too. Rumours are that there are gangs congregating ready to fight back where we live. Which is horrible in it's self. I have moved my girls beds into my bedroom, seems safer somehow that we...
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    Mels Diary - an honest account

    Thanks guys. I did my weigh in this morning and am now 17.5. That's an amazing 7lb in 2 days (didn't even know that was possible. Am really struggling today with a headache. I have had to change my plans because of the riots and got no sleep at all last night as I watched them get closer and...
  34. melarnz

    How did I get here?

    Thanks girls!! Well at least this has had a positive outcome!
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    Mels Diary - an honest account

    So far so good. 2 packs down, 2 to go (I'm using up old LL packs this week) I am a little bit hungry, but not too bad, just have a headache.
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    Mels Diary - an honest account

    Thanks guys!! I keep thinking of things that happened last time that I had forgotten. - being told I was melting away - actually like looking at pics of myself and being able to laugh at the bad ones and not cry at the fat ones - being able to shop anywhere. I think I'm going to add this as...
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    Mels Diary - an honest account

    hi i am going to start packs tomorrow (again) and thought i would start by writing a diary. i did LL and lost about 8 stone and have put 6 of it back on because i went back to eating crap basically. yesterday, i saw a photo of myself which made me realise i need to do something about it. (on...
  38. melarnz

    Looking for a buddy - I have 100+ to lose

    Hi girlies. I'm starting on packs tomorrow, I have 8 stone to lose, can I join your group please? I need as much help as possible!!
  39. melarnz

    How did I get here?

    I've just seen a picture of myself in the background at a friends party. The pix was of a friend and I am sitting in the background with my back to the camera. My bum is spilling way over the sides of the chair, my light fabric top is pulling and is a bit see through revealing nasty rolls...
  40. melarnz

    Warts 'n all ww diary

    I have been away and have hit a new level of fat. :-( My legs rub together down to my knees, I can't tip my head back without a roll of fat getting in the way and I can feel the rolls of fat sitting on top of each other. Its disgusting! I need a new hair cut, but won't allow myself to get...
  41. melarnz

    Warts 'n all ww diary

    Thanks Carly I've had a busy few days. Was pleased to see I had dropped a few pound on Friday morning, my body started to let go of the fat. Then had a crazy uncontrolled weekend. Control is def my biggest weakness. I seem to be an all or nothing girl! I think I need to start working on that...
  42. melarnz

    Fat 80's fancy dress ideas

    Thanks for all the great ideas! I got myself on eBay and found an outfit which consisted of a dress, jacket and gloves for 25 quid. It is a madonnas fancy dress thing. I was sceptical as it was a 20-22 and very shirt, but it's cool with a pair of leggings and is longer at the back. I have...
  43. melarnz

    Tesco light choices points

    Ive just checked the wraps. It does say ww points but not pro points, so you r right about the registered trade mark thing. They are probably old discovery points. I will be double checking in future! I think it should be law that on all food with the nutritional value it should have pp points...
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    Tesco light choices points

    Apparently the points are now Tescos own diet points!?!?
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    Tesco light choices points

    Hey guys Just found out something that could gave really done some damage to my diet, so I thought I'd share it with you. I thought the points on the tesco light choice stuff had ww points printed on them. I got some wraps and they were the same points as ww ones, when I opened them, they...
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    Fat 80's fancy dress ideas

    I'm about a size 22 and short! I have to go to an 80's fancy dress hen night in sept. Anyone got any ideas on what I can wear?? Big girls look ridiculous in fancy dress costumes and I dont want to look silly!! (unless that is my intention of course lol)
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    Warts 'n all ww diary

    Another day down, another successful day on plan. Went 2 Points over today, but as I did 5 activity points, I won't worry about that. I went for a walk in the rain today, it wasn't pelting it down, so it was actually quite nice. I was getting paranoid that people were staring at me, so I tried...
  48. melarnz

    Warts 'n all ww diary

    Thank you!!xx I did get the hump and ate 4 biscuits. Then felt guilty and pointed lol I weighed in and I lost 1lb. I wasn't very happy, but it is something. I'm going to carry on enjoying what I am eating and pointing and see how the scales read next week. As my leader reminded me, if I lose...
  49. melarnz

    A bit glum :-(

    I have been getting up Pretty much every morning at 6am to go for a walk. And the days I haven't I have done some zumba or just dance on the wii. I have incorporated more movement in my everyday activity (pacing whilst in the phone, or side stepping whilst cutting veg ect). I got a pedometer...
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    A bit glum :-(

    Hey I am new to pp and have excitedly followed the diet to the letter all week. I have pointed EVERYTHING! I have earned 24 activity points and I even had 2 weeklies left. I weighed myself this morning and I haven't lost anything. My weigh in is tonight, but I can't see that I haven't...
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    Warts 'n all ww diary

    I'm a bit peeved this morning. I have been so excited all week about following this diet and I have been doing my walking. I wasnt expecting a big weight loss, but I was hoping for something! iweighed myself on my scales, and I haven't lost anything! I'm going to wait until tonight, but I'm not...
  52. melarnz

    IPhone app issues

    I deleted my apP and reinstalled it. It seems to have helped c
  53. melarnz

    Warts 'n all ww diary

    I earnt 5 activity points today! the girls were good, but I do wonder why its always me that does stuff like this. The other mums dont do play dates and stuff (although they r more than happy for them to cone to mine). I could understand it if my little girl was a bit naughty, but she hates...
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    Warts 'n all ww diary

    I had a pretty late night last night so pretty shocked that i managed to get up this morning for my 6am walk. It quite funny really, I'm pretty sure, that the walk is not only good for your activity points, bur also your bowels! I was storming down the road trumping Luke a trooper! The good...
  55. melarnz

    From 22 to 12 - new to WW

    Well, I had my night out tonight. Food was delishous!! Breakfast Oats/banana/skimmed milk -5 Lunch 2 ww pitas with tuna, light Mayo and mixed veg - 11 Dinner Zizi pizza - 28 Snacks Choc buttons - 5 Muller and pineapple - 2 Popcorn - 12 I obviously went over my points, but it was planned...
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    Warts 'n all ww diary

    Had a great night out! Went to pizza express, but they were full and my friend had not booked (doh). So we had to go next door. A similar restraunt but not one I had heard of, I started flapping a bit as I had already worked out the points for my dinner and tried to look for similar stuff. I...
  57. melarnz

    IPhone app issues

    Hi For some reason, since I updated the app on my IPhone (the official one) it's been mucking about Is anyone else having problems with it?
  58. melarnz

    Warts 'n all ww diary

    Thanks Carly. I am VERY excited about tonight!! A planned splurge all within points!
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    Warts 'n all ww diary

    A boring day really - I did some just dance, went for a walk with my sister after dinner and did my new found dancing moves whilst cooking. Hubby took my eldest swimming and my youngest fell asleep, so I had a lovely nap!!! I haven't gad a nap in the day ive had in a long time. More cookies...
  60. melarnz

    From 22 to 12 - new to WW

    Hey guys!! Hubby bought home some freshly baked cookies - so the cookie monster has been out again. However, I did point the rest of the food for the day so I could see how many I could have lol Breakfast Oats 3 Skimmed milk 2 Pineapple and berries Lunch Ww pork lasagne - 5 30g cheese - 3...
  61. melarnz

    ProPoints Boo's (Emma's) WW journey to losing 10 stone

    Wow - that's great! I have over 10 stone to lose, so any help and inspiration is greatfully received. I will def be reading with interest
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    From 22 to 12 - new to WW

    Really good thanks - I have a weight loss diary on the other section (warts n all it's called) if u wanna read about my antics lol I'm really loving this diet. I didn't do great on the first week, but this week i have really hot into the swing of it. Thanks so much for asking!! Its so nice to...
  63. melarnz

    Deciding if i should switch?

    I also much prefer the ww meetings!
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    Deciding if i should switch?

    I did enjoy sw, but found there was little flexability for real life (eating out, eating on the run, totm munchies lol). So I swapped to ww. I'm loving Pro points, it is teaching me portion control, healthy choice eating whilst out and about and flexibility to eat out (I'm going to pizza express...
  65. melarnz

    Observation re exercise & APs, thoughts?

    Well this worries me! According to my pedometer I warned 6 points yesterday. All a di was walk with a bit of zumba. Does this mean this is not accurate?
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    Warts 'n all ww diary

    OooP's...lol Place so will hopefully be all posh and stuff with a dishwasher, tumble dryer and a bedroom each for my girls. I can't wait! It's quite scary though, as it's about half hour away from where imam now and i have all my family here. I'm really lucky at the moment because my parents...
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    Warts 'n all ww diary

    Thanks mrsm I thInk most peoPle, like me r normal bods just trying to get on in life. I certainly feel better eating better food. I just like to put a sPin on it to help put things into perspective and to see what is really important. Hubbie is still fishing. He will be home this morning (I...
  68. melarnz

    From 22 to 12 - new to WW

    breakfast oats 3 slimmed milk - 2 melon -0 lunch beef sub on wheat - 7 xlight hellmans mayo - 1 scatter of olives and sweetcorn - 1 1.5 gregs cookie - 12 dinner pork lasagne (ww receipe) - 7 baby sweetcorn snacks muller and melon - 2 half mcdonalds cheeseburger - 4 few chips -4...
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    Warts 'n all ww diary

    hadan interesting day today - it has been rainiing all day and hubby went fishing last night so wasnt here to have the kiddlies while i went for my walk today. so i have spent the day dancing whilst putting the washing up, cutting veg and cooking dinner lol. i also done some zumba on the wii -...
  70. melarnz

    What would you do?

    Ok I have an internal battle going on!! I have a birthday meal out on Monday to pizza express. I have looked at the menu and have decided that what I want is a pizza and garlic bread with cheese at a total of 33 points. I am then going to see Harry potter and will want a medium pop corn for...
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    Warts 'n all ww diary

    Ok I have an internal battle going on!! I have a birthday meal out on Monday to pizza express. I have looked at the menu and have decided that what I want is a pizza and garlic bread with cheese at a total of 33 points. I am then going to see Harry potter and will want a medium pop corn for 12...
  72. melarnz

    Gregs cookie

    Hi I would like people's opinion on what they think I should point a gregs normal choc chip cookie at. I was thinking 8?
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    Do we have to eat ALL our points?

    Eat all your dailys, but u dont have to eat the extras x
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    Warts 'n all ww diary

    I've just realised I had 4 points for something I didn't eat, co my total is as bad as I thought. I'm a bit happier now! I think I'm gonna crack open the zumba wii tonight.
  75. melarnz

    From 22 to 12 - new to WW

    Thank you. I have used more points than I wanted to today. I'm really struggling with the snacks thing ! Breakfast Oats/skimmed milk/berries - 5 Lunch 2 ww wraps with chicken, light Mayo and lettuce - 7 Dinner 2 ww sausages - 4 250g boiled potato wedges - 5 Roasted veg 3tbs ketchup - 1...
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    Warts 'n all ww diary

    I hope she is ok! I don't have any Pets now, used to have a boa called bob, but he got too big and we needed the space for a cot, so we gave him to a breeder. I have had a day of mixed emotions, I was doing really well until about 4pm where I got so hungry I felt faint. Then I started to feel...
  77. melarnz

    Warts 'n all ww diary

    MW - how is your cat?? My head is starting to feel better now. I'm happy to be eating healthy and doing excersise. It's weird how positive I feel!!
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    Warts 'n all ww diary

    Thank u so much for your support MW xx I'm Hoping this new life will become habit, so its becomes 2nd nature. I did get up and go for my walk this morning, although I'm knackered now lol. I'm just catching up before I have to get the kids out in 15 Mins. (I start work at 8.30). So, here's to...
  79. melarnz

    From 22 to 12 - new to WW

    Missed a few (bad) days. Mainly due to planning, but back on track Breakfast Oats, s/milk banana - 5 Lunch 2 ww wraps with sweet chilli chicken and x light Mayo - 12 Dinner Ww recipe cottage pie - 12 Snacks Ham sarnie - 3 (all weighed and pointed) 2 mullers, one with strawberries, other...
  80. melarnz

    Warts 'n all ww diary

    Well today I have been the perfect dieter! I earned 3 activity points, ate all my points, drank plenty of water, cooked from scratch (everyone loved the ww cottage pie recipe) and washed up lol. I still have 2 of my activity points spare so I'm trying to decide on weather to spend them on ww...
  81. melarnz

    Activity points on iPhone app

    I have earned 3 activity points today, and have gone 1 point over my daily allowance. I want to use the extra point from my activity points not my weekly allowance (where it has automatically taken it from) it wouldn't usually be a problem, but I have a big weekend planned and need all my...
  82. melarnz

    Warts 'n all ww diary

    Well I did it! 6am out for a walk. I'm nearly at my earning stage now, so I think the plan will be to get to my earning stage before my day has really begun so I can be earning all day. Time for a shower and to get the rest if the brood up. (and thanks again mg. It's hard to get out of your...
  83. melarnz

    Warts 'n all ww diary

    I've just sat down to console myself with a bean toastie and burnt the begebies out of my boob!! Scolding hot beans!! That will teach me to be too impatient ! Thanks MW, I was in shock. I don't really drink tbh, but if I did, I think a bottle would have been in order. I went to weigh in, lost...
  84. melarnz

    Warts 'n all ww diary

    Is in the middle of a nervous breakdown!! My 2 yr old came within about a foot of getting knocked over today. I was leaving my friends house and she went round the other side of the car (I thought she was safe because it is a non traffic cul de sac) however, she went all the way to the front of...
  85. melarnz

    Pizza Express

    Can someone help me with the points on the leggaro pizzas please. I'm going soon, and need to know the points if what I can have. Thanks Mel x
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    Warts 'n all ww diary

    I have just read kernow jo's diary. What an inspiration! I'm going to get myself a pedometer tonight at weigh in, i need a tape measure and gonna see how much one if these mini steppers are for the evening. Get some excersise going together with the healthy food. That should increase my energy...
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    Warts 'n all ww diary

    Thanks for your kind comments lol n I have been ridiculously rubbish this week, I think it's because I was not organised and used most of my weeklies too early. I used them Friday and saturday, then had some stuff come up that I was then stuck for. So, my first weigh in is going to be...
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    Warts 'n all ww diary

    is this day ever gonna end???? i was up most of last night as my 5yr old was up with a tempreture. i had to get up and go to work this morning. i was very good, had a shower, made my lunch and snack for the day and then dropped the kids off to my mums. got half way to work and realised that...
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    Warts 'n all ww diary

    Thanks guys. Xx I'm actually looking forward to it. (wow karen, u have a good memory, and thank you!!)
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    Warts 'n all ww diary

    Ok. I have wiped the slate clean. I have updated my ticker and details, I guess I need to set some targets. I'm going to have a little think about them, as I want them to be achievable, but also want them to mean something. I'm going to try not to think of the past, and look to the future...
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    Warts 'n all ww diary

    I suppose this is my attempt at putting my head into some sort of order! I lost 8 stone last year doing lighter Life and because I hadn't changed my eating habits, I have put back on 5 and half of that. Over the past few months I have got married, been studying for a degree, work 30 hrs a...
  92. melarnz

    Jacket vs other cooked potatoes

    That's what it says on the ww website!
  93. melarnz

    From 22 to 12 - new to WW

    Thanks Carly, it's nice to know I'm not on my own.!! This diet is weird, I've had a mammoth eating weekend and I'm still within my extra points. As this is my first week, I've not been very well Prepared, I expect from Monday/Tuesday it will be better. Until then I have to make it up as I go...
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    Potato and potato

    Nope. 300g of boiled potato is showing as 6. And 300g of cooked jacket is 11. I get the 'boil out the starch thing' Thanks x x
  95. melarnz

    Potato and potato

    I had way too many potatoes today, but it has raised a question. Could anyone explain to me why a 300g jacket potato is 11 points and 300g of boiled potato is 6. I have taken this info from the search facility on my iPhone Thanks Mel cxx
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    From 22 to 12 - new to WW

    Here is the rest of my days food. It is horrendous reading, but I did point it and took it out of my weeklies Dinner 2 wholemeal wraps - 6 150g chicken- 6 (oxo stock cube - 1) Extra low Mayo - 1 Roasted veg 300g - boiled/baked chips - 6 4 ww eclairs - 8 Total today -57 Weeklies left - 25
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    From 22 to 12 - new to WW

    I have not stopped eating today. I have been like a woman possessed! I have pointed it all, but I don't know where it's all gone. All I can put it down to is that I am due on and I 'need' to be stuffing my face lol. Here goes... Breakfast Oats so simple golden syrup - 4 Skimmed milk - 2...
  98. melarnz

    Headaches

    Hey - I started on this diet yesterday and since last night I have had an awful headache. Do u think it's connected or just coincidence? (loving the diet by the way!)
  99. melarnz

    From 22 to 12 - new to WW

    I have about 8 stone to lose. But every long journey starts with a single step, so here's mine. Feel free to pull me up if I'm doing it wrong. Breakfast 3 wheat biscuits - 5 300ml skimmed milk - 3 Handful strawberries Lunch 3 slices wholemeal bread - 7 2 sliced boiled egg - 4...
  100. melarnz

    Recipe books

    Hi I'm joining tonight, I have loads of the old recipe books, is it easy to convert the recipes or shall I buy some new ones. I shall probably buy one as well, so is there a particularly good one that u guys like?
  101. melarnz

    Fruit

    Hi Im a newbie to pro points. Can u Please tell me what fruit is free ie fresh, frozen, pre packed, tinned Thanks
  102. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    My mum seems to think I have started to do the house as a distraction from the wedding. I feel she could be right. The amount of pressure to fit into this damn dress is overshadowing the excitment I should be feeling. However, tomorrow is another day, and there is always goks super slicker...
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    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    Why am I so incapable of doing more than a few days on this diet! I've got so much to lose (ie not fitting into my dress) that if this is not incentive enough then I dont know what is. I had another fitting, I still fit into it, it is just tighter than I would like :-( I am still up to my...
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    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    We got the bedroom finished yesterday, carpet is down and furniture is back in. Hubby has had his orders to get all the stuff out of the girls room today, so I can start on that tonight.
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    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    Thanks for the support girls! I'm glad I spent so long cleaning the house, cos now we are sanding ect, and all of our bedroom furniture has been shared out in the rest of the house, it looks like a bomb has hit!! My job this week will be the glossing!
  106. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    I am now the official renter of storage space!! I am sooo grown up lol My prestine house has turned into a complete mess. We have emptied my bedroom to make way for new carpet and paint, and even with the storage it s a MESS I lost 7.2lbs this morning at weigh in. Which I am pleased about...
  107. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    I'm up nice and early, getting ready for yet another dump run. I'm going to weigh in this morning. I never went to my meeting last week as I had plenty of packs, but I have no bars, I'm now desperate. I think my llc is going to be shocked, cos when I usually disappear I come back with a gain...
  108. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    On the bright side. I have completed day 5. Could have easily used today as an excuse not to stick to plan, but I didn't. My mum has just left and I had a long chat with her, won't bore u with the details, but she is feeling better about things, and all I can do is be there for both of them...
  109. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    I'm in shock. My dad is moving out. He is only coming for a week to give me away. I feel like a child again.
  110. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    8 weeks until my wedding in Antigua and mum has told my stepdad she doesnt feel the same anymore (they have been together 28 yrs) and he has hit the roof and said he's not coming. My brother who lives in france with his girlfriend offended my stepdad whilst away a few weeks ago and so he...
  111. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    yet another successful day! (im getting good at this lol) i have pretty much de-cluttered my house now....im going to have to start on hubbies jobs of painting and glossing to keep myself busy. im giving myself chores to finish everyday, and makin them quite tough so i cant slack off. the...
  112. melarnz

    7 day 100% challenge

    Heeeyy - Ive done 3/7 now x
  113. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    Another successful day! 100% abstinent - I gave chuck 5 bug boxes of toys and packed up another 2 into storage. It's amazing how much crap you can accumulate. I'm getting very excited about the house move, it has given me the buzz I needed (and the destraction). Although, been up since...
  114. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    My house is a state!!! But I'm chucking stuff left right and centre! I figure, if I can pack it into storage for 6 months, then I don't need it. Lol. I have boxes of photos and sentimental stuff, but everything else is going. Hubby thinks it might just be a cunning plan to get the house...
  115. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    OMG why do I do this to myself lol. Work, mrs, wedding and study is obviously not enough stress for me..... I have decided we r moving It has been a hectic week. We live in a 2 bed maisonette with my nephew living on a fold out bed in the living room (looooong story). We were walking down the...
  116. melarnz

    7 day 100% challenge

    Well done kaz!!! I done day 1/7 too. Bring it on!!
  117. melarnz

    7 day 100% challenge

    Hey preeti - how ya doing? X
  118. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    Thanks SB. I know I'm a pain in the arse!! I'm my own worst enemy - and do struggle to overcome the issues I have food. Today I have stuck to plan, I went for a walk, I have spread out my packs and have discovered cinnamon. I put it in my porridge this morning and again in my vanilla shake...
  119. melarnz

    7 day 100% challenge

    Me me me!!!
  120. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    Hey kaz You have just given me an idea! As I go for a wee a million times a day at work, and have to go down a flight of stairs to get there - every time I go for a pee I'm gonna make myself go up and down twice before and after going! I may look a bit weird, but it should make s difference...
  121. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    This Weeks Mission - do an extra bit of activity once a day - update my diary daily - catch up with my uni reading - balance any crooked thinking with positive thoughts
  122. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    hi Girls Thank you so much for commenting on my diary. It is a relief to know there are others out there that want me to succeed. I have just read gingettes diary from start to finish and i made me realise that i am completely stuck in a rut. im lazy, do not take the opportunity to walk and...
  123. melarnz

    Gingette's Diary

    Wow - I have just sat and read your diary from start to finish!! U r amazing!! I wish I had half your positivity. U have inspired me to go out for a long walk today with the kids, blitz the house and set new targets for myself. Thank you xx
  124. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    Soooo tired. What an awful nights sleep!! Every person in my house woke me up and I only got about 4 hours sleep in the end. Priority today is to stay awake. I am demanding a nap today!
  125. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    Good and bad day! I haven't eaten ..... Good!! But I only had 3 packs.... Bad. It wasn't my intention and usually im counting down the minutes fir the next one. But my sis came over to help with an application form for a job she wants to apply for (4 he's later) it's 10.30 pm and I just want...
  126. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    It doesn't offend at all. I think the problem is that I 'need' to fit in the dress, but I 'want' to eat. The thing is, oonce the wedding is here and I am on the beach and in my dress, I know I'm going to be desperately sad if I feel uncomfortable. So I am trying to find distractions now, which...
  127. melarnz

    let her eat her feelings in peace...

    i was watching a tv programme last night where one of the women was upset over a man (its happened to all of us lol) and she came into work stuffing her face. the guy asked her what was wrong and she wouldnt tell him, the other guy there said 'leave her alone and let her eat her feelings in...
  128. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    since trying on my dress and it fitting(ish) i have gone on a complete bender. i need to get back to reality....it didnt dit that well!! if i dont get on with this diet, it wont fit. there was a gap at the bottom where the ribbons tuck in. this is because i need to lose about 2/3 inches off my...
  129. melarnz

    Operation bridal gown

    Thanks girls!! The good thing is there is plenty of room for shrinkage as it is a tie back, so even as I lose, I shouldn't need to pay for alterations. I still need to lose some off my hips as there is a bit of a gape at the bottom where the ribbons tuck in. I would get away with it, but I won't...
  130. melarnz

    Operation bridal gown

    done?
  131. melarnz

    Operation bridal gown

    i went to try my dress on today - it looked lovely! it fit on the bust and waist bjut the hips were just a smidgen too tight. i would love to put a pic up, but i cant work out how to get bitmap onto the forum! it wont copy and paste and i cant get it to upload....ill have to have a play about...
  132. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    Well, it's the morning of my dress fitting. I'm really worried tbh! I'm scared that if it fits, I'll take my foot off the peddle, and if it doesn't, I'll have a nervous breakdown lol It's my month end at work monday and won't be able to go to my group. I'm off next week so should be able to go...
  133. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    What a week!! Hubbies nephew is living with us at the moment as he his mum threw him out and had nowhere to go. We took him in to try and straighten him out and since oct has been living in our livingroom. We thought he was doing brilliantly, going to work everyday, paying off his debts and...
  134. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    That's it, I have to stop weighing at home!! I got a mood on because I thought I'd only lost 1lb ( on my scales from last week) but I went to weigh in and lost 3lb. I had an another emotional 'episode' infront of my hubby a couple of nights ago. Since putting on weight, I have completey lost...
  135. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    I did okay!! Tbh I have done it before about 10 yrs and 10 stone ago. It came back to me quite quickly. I do prefer a cheap hot holiday to an expensive cold one. Mind you, the night life was wicked!! No having to get all dressed up!
  136. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    I'm starving today!! My stomach is rumbling like a good'n. I am on my way my ski lesson, I'm freezing already!! Maybe not the best idea to go skiing when u r already freezing. I'm going to have a bar before I go on which should help. I wonder how many times I'm gonna fall over.
  137. melarnz

    Lighter life? Err, what?

    I have done lighter life, and the reason you pay more is because of the 'freaky sessions'. These sessions actually try to help you get to the bottom of why you over eat without having to cope with making food choices. They use CBT which is recommended by a lot of healthcare professionals for...
  138. melarnz

    Weird musings....

    I have been pondering on something.... Out of habit the other day, I was dismantling (I don't know the official term) a cooked chicken and popped a bit in my mouth. I spat it out and just carried on, but obviously had the taste in my mouth. Since then, I have been wondering why most...
  139. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    I am feeling STIFF!! I went to a street dance group last night. I felt a bit self conscious at first (being fat and old) but I loved it. I thought it was going to be full of young skinny girls, but it wasn't. It was people like me who like dancing. Although I was the biggest, I wasn't the...
  140. melarnz

    When you lose lb's on the scale, how long till your body catches up?

    What's body brushing (I'm not a girlie girl lol)
  141. melarnz

    Where abouts in the country are we all from

    I'm in your neck of the woods joiya. Is Phillipa your councillor?
  142. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    God - this is hard work!! With redundancy hanging over my head (I'm definately going, we just don't know when yet), and work being crap, all I want to do is stuff my face!! I know it sounds drastic, but I can see how bulimics get into the cycle of being sick. I was sick last week and...
  143. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    I lost 4.5lb yay!
  144. melarnz

    the new bar!!

    I loved the bar when I tried a little bit, and so ordered 7 of them (I too have gone off the bars completely) but then when I ate the whole thing, I wasn't keen. Its much better in the fridge chopped into pieces. I'm going to just use them for when I need to go out and when I'm craving chocolate.
  145. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    Thanks for the advise. That makes me feel better!! I went out last night, and I felt good! Yay! I got dressed, I think just putting some heels on changed my 'frumpy feeling'. (my 21 year old nephew said I looked good, which is high praise indeed lol) and me and hubby had a really fun night...
  146. melarnz

    Where abouts in the country are we all from

    Just out of interest, I was just curious about where we were from?? I'm from west london....
  147. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    Temptation got the better of me, but I wish it hadn't. I don't feel any better!! Except now I know I haven't lost anywhere near the inches I thought I had, as I still had to buy the same size clothes as I did before. I was looking forward to my dress fitting, but I can't help feeling that a...
  148. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    I'm going out tonight and only have 'mummy' clothes. I'm really tempted to raid my overdraft to get a new pair of jeans and a half funky top. I may not be skinny, but at least I won't look old!
  149. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    Hey dale. Thanks for your support. However, I prefer a redbush. ( this is a tea, but the childish side of me thinks it's hilarious everytime I ask for one at work. I think the joke is wearing thin with the others now though) lol
  150. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    I am starving hungry, but I will have to cope with that. However, I have weighed myself this morning and seemed to have dropped about 3lb. Which I am chuffed about. This makes the hunger much easier to cope with!!! Now I have to try and think of something to do with the kids to keep me...
  151. melarnz

    Operation bridal gown

    i thought i would post a pic of my dress for you guys. since i have been very poorly, i havent measured for a while (im a bit scared as i put on 2.5lb then fell ill so i havent been on plan until today) however....THE DRESS IS HERE!!!! my woman called today saying its in and i need to go an try...
  152. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    hi there havent been around for a while....i got very poorly with flu. doc told me to eat little and often and to rest. so thats what i did. i havent felt so ill in a looong time. i dont even feel guilty about coming off plan. i felt so nauseas that i couldnt even bare the thought of having...
  153. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    Wow - to be honest I'm suprised, I never thought anyone really read the diaries! Thanks for your support xx I feel a bit like a moaning mini, but as this is my venting page, I guess I'm allowed. I guess I should be all positive this morning. But I don't exactly feel that way. I try to look at...
  154. melarnz

    Mels Diary (Uncovered)

    Im feeling brave! I have decided to write a diary on exactly how i am feeling and how i am doing on LL. The reason i am doing this is I have just had a 5 day blow out, and every morning thought 'today is the day im going to do it properly' and it never was. so, today is the...
  155. melarnz

    Need some help

    Hi guys I have had a very stressful week this week with my kids being I'll, the washing machine broke, I had an assignment due and my Internet went down AND 12 hour shifts at work I fell off the wagon BIG TIME. I was eating and at the same time crying cos I didn't want to eat. Every day I...
  156. melarnz

    Operation bridal gown

    I have measured this morning and have hit the bust measurement on the wedding I ordered YAY I now have 3 inches to lose on my waist and 3.5 on my hips. That gets me into the dress I ordered, anything more is a bonus!!!
  157. melarnz

    Week 1-3 losses, help please.

    I lost 3lb this week, however I have weighed a day early so I'm happy with that!!
  158. melarnz

    My Dieting Confession

    I have been weighing and measuring myself like a mo' fo'!! I KNOW this is not good for my brain, as i kick my scales round the kitchen floor to see where i can get the lightest weight and then get upset when i dont lose as much as i thought!! this can only lead to bad things! i have also...
  159. melarnz

    Week 1-3 losses, help please.

    i havent weighed on week 3 yet at LL, however, it does look like it is going to be lower. i lost 6.5 and 4.5 Which i was a little disappointed in tbh, and now it lloks like this one is going to be low as i am weighing at home just to see how i am doing. HOWEVER it is my totm so im hoping it will...
  160. melarnz

    January 2011 starters and re-starters thread

    ohhh struggling today!! 3 of my triggers have come together at once today 1)im on my own, studying and this usually comes with munchies!! 2) i have lost anything this week (according to my scales) and as i weigh on a monday, this is starting to get me down. i have a target of 3lb per week...
  161. melarnz

    LighterLife Tips for a Restarter

    I don't care about poo breath .....I can't smell it lol. ( it may also keep people with food at bay) ;-)
  162. melarnz

    Arrrggghhhh

    God damn work collegues have ordered pizza and garlic bread with cheese. The smell is actually making me dribble!!!!
  163. melarnz

    January 2011 starters and re-starters thread

    I have done nothing but pee today!! So I weighed myself when I got home from work and have pee'ed out 3lb lol
  164. melarnz

    January 2011 starters and re-starters thread

    I made a cardinal sin this morning. I weighed myself during my 'star' week. I have put on. I KNOW it not fat or permanent. But it has really pee'ed me off. Need to stay strong and keep off those damn scales!!
  165. melarnz

    Did you watch channel4 last night? ( Crash Dieting!)

    Tonights programme has annoyed me. They didn't mention the counselling, the elimination diet seems good but he was a man, and bigger than the women so he was going to lose more. Still, it was conveyed in a positive light.
  166. melarnz

    Feeling low :-(

    Thanks Carrie x I'm feeling a little better now I have left work lol Just got to keep on keeping on ;-)
  167. melarnz

    Feeling low :-(

    Hi guys I've come here to just spill my emotions. I have taken into account its my time of the month, somit is probably a hormone imbalance or something, but I'm feeling sorry for myself today I was reminded today that this time last year I had I was 4 stone lighter than I am now, and had...
  168. melarnz

    Mad panic over inches

    You guys are so great!!! Thank you x
  169. melarnz

    Mad panic over inches

    I am thinking that I may have measured myself incorrectly !!! According to my measurements this morning I have lost 3 inches off my waist (and 1 off my hips) This seems quite alot in a week lol!! But hey, either way I'm closer to the dress than I thought.
  170. melarnz

    January 2011 starters and re-starters thread

    Hello gals I haven't posted for a while. However, this must be a good thing as I'm going great guns. I have my weigh in tonight. I have been reading everyones posts, and am really enjoying them Hope everyone is doing okay!! Mel x
  171. melarnz

    Chilli Con Carne Pack

    Hey pinki. With regard to the mousse, use a chilled glass or spagetti bowl (so u get a thin long surface) then 200mls of cold water. Put the pack in then 2 level tsps of 'gunk' then blend it together. Don't blend the pack and then the gunk. U still occassionally get chewy bits, but it's the best...
  172. melarnz

    Mad panic over inches

    14 weeks takes me until the end of April. I fly out on the 24th may and the wedding is on the 2 June. I'm hoping to leave final fitting as late as possible! Thanks for checking your stats for me too!! I'm Really hoping to be the dress size down from there, but we will have to see. This is def...
  173. melarnz

    Mad panic over inches

    HELP!!! I have just checked the measurements on my wedding dress and in order to fit into it I need to lose 2 inches off my bust, 7 inches off my waist and 5 inches off my hips. Is this possible in 14 weeks?? Mel x
  174. melarnz

    Hair Loss

    I shed loads!! But no one noticed. I would wash my hair and handfuls would come out. But all it is, is the new hair pushing the old hair out. It will grow back, but it is worrying.
  175. melarnz

    Did you watch channel4 last night? ( Crash Dieting!)

    I think they will really love the counselling
  176. melarnz

    January 2011 starters and re-starters thread

    I hope you don't mind, but I thought I would just come in and give myself a big pat on the back. I have started and failed quite a few times but this time I seem to be in the zone. The previous few days gave been tough for me (I have been out on the road) and have been here there and everywhere...
  177. melarnz

    I put on a WHAT??

    I read on here once a loooong time ago of a woman that put on 2lb then stayed the same. She then lost 9lb the week after. So it will come off. Try measuring yourself to cheer yourself up. It is scientifically impossible to put on fat when u r consuming so few calories as even if u did nothing...
  178. melarnz

    January 2011 starters and re-starters thread

    Hi guys I'm a restarter on my 2nd week. I didnt really fancy the bars (I remember from last time I didn't like most of them) but I thought I would take 1 of each to try again.... I just had a lemon one, I now feel sick. Lol. At least I don't want to eat!!!
  179. melarnz

    Sneaking in with head hung low

    Is emotion a side effect because you girls just made me feel teary. Thanks for your support xx
  180. melarnz

    So whats your routine with your food packs?

    Hey. If it helps burn the fat im all for it lol
  181. melarnz

    So whats your routine with your food packs?

    I'm a good girl at work and so am not bothered about not eating in the morning. My 'hard' time is after I pick my little ones up and so I have mine at 1.30 - 3.30 - 5.30 and then about 8.00. I tend to have shake, shake, mousse soup. I have gone off the bars x
  182. melarnz

    Lighter life for life?

    My LLC said it's £15 for new people. Old people are automatically members as long as they weigh in once every 5 years!!!' it is free for existing members.
  183. melarnz

    Sneaking in with head hung low

    Hi jez xxxx I'm back to my group at LL. They r a really nice funny bunch on first impressions so it should be good !
  184. melarnz

    Peony's Little Corner (There will be talk of food - you have been warned!)

    Hi peony. It's lovely to here from you (in this respect lol). I am still smaller than I was but am officially a diet disaster. I'm back at my group and am on day 6 of my 'must do it to fit into my wedding dress diet' Hopefully, we can both hover about for a bit and stay in touch. Mel
  185. melarnz

    Sneaking in with head hung low

    Hello again to those that remember me Hello and nice to meet u for those that don't I'm back on plan, day 6 and desperately trying to lose inches to fit into my wedding dress. I get married in June but fly out on 24th may. My dress is ordered and I need to drop at least 2 dress sizes to...
  186. melarnz

    Operation Bridal Gown

    Oppps, I feel completely different from my poet earlier The old habit of 'I deserve a Chinese cos I'm on my own on a Saturday night' kicked in and I ordered one. It's so bizarre because even right up to the minute o I ordered it I was still adamant I wasn't going to eat. I am getting back...
  187. melarnz

    Christmas time off! are you or aren't you?

    I'm stick to total 100%. I'm not eating. I only started last Monday so this is day 6. I have a wedding dress to fit into, so I figure one Xmas out of many is not gonna kill me. What I'm worried about is that I have booked a trip to Iceland for 3 nights from the 6th jan. I'm in 2 minds on what...
  188. melarnz

    EXCITED.......

    Wow Tracey that is amazing!! Well done x
  189. melarnz

    Operation Bridal Gown

    God, I feel soooo excited!! I feel rock solid at the moment!! I can't stop thinking a out my dress. The dress I tried on in the shop was a 16 and I measured a 22. I think I'm going to go and try the dress on again in february to see how close I am. I ordered a 20 but I'm hoping that I will...
  190. melarnz

    Suggestions for things to hold

    Hi I'm getting married in antigua and am having 2 flower girls and 2 bridesmaids. Although I get given a bouquet, I won't know until I get there if they will match my colour scheme (purple, lilac and White) and there is nothing for the bridesmaids. Do u have any suggestions as to what...
  191. melarnz

    Operation Bridal Gown

    Wow Hanmac. What a rewarding job!! My wedding has to be the easiest to arrange. I'm going to antigua so it's all pretty simple really. God knows how normal do it though!!
  192. melarnz

    Operation Bridal Gown

    Hi ladies. Just checking in. Been really busy!! I'm abstenant and plan to stay that way until April. I just hope it won't ruin the dress to have it taken in that much!
  193. melarnz

    Wedding Dress shopping

    I'm getting married June 2nd 2011. We r in Antigua and fly out on the 24th may. I'm pretty panicy as I'm still huge and am going to do a vlcd to lose a bit before the wedding. Started today.
  194. melarnz

    Dizzy spells

    Hi girls. Try adding salt to your savoury packs. This generally means your blood pressure is a little low. Well done so far!!!
  195. melarnz

    Operation Bridal Gown

    I think even if I don't look a gazillion stone, the dress will look nice. Its a really flattering one. It's the rest of the time on the beach in my swimming costume I'm worried about lol
  196. melarnz

    Operation Bridal Gown

    Thanks guys!! I can't wait for the dress to fit! If I start wavering I just think of that dress and much better I will feel in a 16 to a 22!!
  197. melarnz

    Operation Bridal Gown

    My dress xx Can you tell Im excited!!
  198. melarnz

    Operation Bridal Gown

    Hi guys After a break away from the packs (again) I am back with a mission. I am getting married in Antigua in June and i have just ordered my dress. I have measured up as a size 22. I tried on a 16! I have ordered the dress in a 20 and this can be adjusted down to 16. When I went...
  199. melarnz

    Wedding Dress shopping

    my dress x
  200. melarnz

    Wedding Dress shopping

    I'm getting married in Antigua. I have chosen the maggie sottero Zoe. It is Really flattering, light weight, designer but not the most expensive. It is strapless (but I am adding some chiffon straps for distraction) the shape is lovely and it has swarkzky crystals in a pattern that is really...
  201. melarnz

    How long before the wedding do fittings usually take place?

    I'm flying out on may 24th, and they have told me alterations will be done in beginning of april ready for fitting early may. The problem will be not trying on the dress every 2 seconds!
  202. melarnz

    Wedding Dress shopping

    To be honest, it's not great here either! I'm a size 20 and the shops have very limited stock in 22. I had to try on smaller sizes with lace up back so I could see what they look like. I'm now dieting like mad as I have ordered my dress in a size smaller and it's arriving in march. I'm looking...
  203. melarnz

    Mels New Food Diary (feel free to comment)

    Friday 29th October Breakfast - oats, milk, fruit salad
  204. melarnz

    OBG (Operation Bridal Gown!)

    i havent got a budget (oops - cardinal sin) however, as the ceromony, flowers, reception and drinks, and honeymoon only cost 3.5k - im not too worried. im a bit of a tight wad myself. i was going to get a dress off the rack but my mum has insisted she is paying for a nice one. the reception when...
  205. melarnz

    Mels New Food Diary (feel free to comment)

    Thursday 28th October Breakfast -oats, milk, pineapple and banana Snack - strawberries and muller Lunch - pasta n sauce 1, tin of carrots in brine Snack - berries and natural yoghurt Dinner -3 quorn sausages, 1 potato slices and cooked in oven, stirfry pepper, leek, red onion, mushroom...
  206. melarnz

    Question about boobs

    i lost 8 stone and went from a 42H down to 32H. So in theory i went down a cup sizes but not in preportion to my body.
  207. melarnz

    OBG (Operation Bridal Gown!)

    hi girls - i have been away being very bad, but am back with a vengence today!! i am going to try to stick t 5 syns a day and 15 on a saturday! after talking to a few dress shops i have decided i am going to get measured for my dress then order 1 size down. that way i still have an incentive...
  208. melarnz

    OBG (Operation Bridal Gown!)

    oh and work on your posture....practise putting your shoulders back, standing tall and chin up. having a good posture will automatically make you look slimmer and confident - this will hopefull make you feel more confident. xx
  209. melarnz

    OBG (Operation Bridal Gown!)

    Geez Laura - i was expecting to see something terrible!! It just goes to prove that what I see is a beautiful looking girl looking lovely and slim and what you see is the insecurities that you see in yourself. Right here goes my honest opinion...... A bigger size will look better because it...
  210. melarnz

    OBG (Operation Bridal Gown!)

    i went to a wedding fayre today and GEEEEEZ there is a lot to organise! i didnt realise that i have left it extremely late to start aranging stuff!! i practically got told off by everyone i spoke to lol thank goodness im having the wedding abroad, because i dont think i could cope with ALL the...
  211. melarnz

    OBG (Operation Bridal Gown!)

    Hi girls OMG - i went shopping for a dress and found a magic one that turned me into a size 8!! it was so flattering and beautiful i have decided this is the dress i want!! the only dilema is i have to order it now for it to be here in time fr my wedding. i dont know what size to order it...
  212. melarnz

    It sucks being fat

    she is having the naughty stuff too! but no more! i have had my porridge and berries for breakfast, going to have a quick tidy up and then have a walk down the road for some more frozen fruit. i am going out just after lunch for the dreaded wedding dress shopping. but im going to try and put...
  213. melarnz

    OBG (Operation Bridal Gown!)

    I have an appointment today at a wedding dress shop. I'm really not looking forward to it. I'm majorly overweight, I hate shopping, I hate dresses and my intention is to buy off the rack at debenhams or somewhere similar. It's my mum that has pushed this, I this she just wants to see her...
  214. melarnz

    OBG (Operation Bridal Gown!)

    Hi. I hope you guys don't mind me joining you, elle suggested i join your team I am getting married on 2nd June, in antigua on the beach. We fly out on 24th may. I am currently over 5 stone over weight (don't let the pic in my signature fool u, it was taken in a few months and 3 stone...
  215. melarnz

    Whats vecon?

    ok - dont want to sound stupid here, but i am doing my shopping and the receipe asks for stock made out of vecon. Whats that? i typed in vecon and nappies came up lol
  216. melarnz

    Whats for breakfast?

    thats what i have every day!! i know i need to change it, but im scared, as its the only thing that seems to fill me up until lunch!
  217. melarnz

    It sucks being fat

    Thanks Jane xx i had a OMG moment today. me and my mate go to sw together and we weigh in wednesdays. we have both been pretty bad over the last few days for various reasons, but i had every intention to climb straight back on it thursday. i got into work thursday (we also work together)...
  218. melarnz

    Please try and convince me fat brides can look nice :-/

    how wonderfully inspirational - THANK YOU xx
  219. melarnz

    Please try and convince me fat brides can look nice :-/

    WOW!!! Thanks for the vast response!! To clear up a few things.....That picture was taken in January and 3 stone has managed to creep on since then. I was about 12.5 stone in that pic, if i could get down to that for the wedding i will be happy!! I am going to do what was recomended and do...
  220. melarnz

    Please try and convince me fat brides can look nice :-/

    hi i am getting married in may in antigua. all of my family and close friends will be there, and we are getting married on the beach. when i originally booked it i was really excited and imagined myself all skinny and beautiful. after failing miserably at LL i now have over 5 stone to...
  221. melarnz

    It sucks being fat

    i have woken up this morning full of dieting spirit, but still really down about my wedding. i have had 2 years to do something about my weight and have been messing about. now its 7 months away and with over 5 stone to lose....i have to accept im going to be a fat bride. a fat bride on an...
  222. melarnz

    Mels New Food Diary (feel free to comment)

    after an horrendous (food wise - but very good fun wise) weekend....i am needing to get back on track. Monday 18th October Breakfast oats, milk and berries Lunch Thai chilli supernoodles pineapple, banana and mullerlight vanilla and choc yoghurt Dinner thatched cottage pie (lean...
  223. melarnz

    Superfree and superspeed - just curious

    the none cooking part is probably true - hubby said something about the cellulose will work the body harder to break it down....again just another guess
  224. melarnz

    Shish Kebab?

    I have put the syns for a lamb shish on here not so long ago as it is my favourite good takeaway. it is 3 syns for each skewer (100g). the pitta is 7 for a small and 9 for a large. the chilli sauce is 0.5 syn per tablespoon. you cant count the pitta as healthy extra because it isnt...
  225. melarnz

    Superfree and superspeed - just curious

    I have been told that veg is better than fruit as super free food (because of the natural sugars) however, these are superspeed foods. Veg has lower sugars but aren't SS foods!! I'm just curious about the science behind it if anyone can shed any light?
  226. melarnz

    xenical and slimming world

    hi ya i know there is no magic cure to losing weight but i was wondering about xenical as an aid to SW i dont really know anything about it. i have looked on the forum here, but i was wondering if any of you guys had tried it. what the effects were and if it is worth giving it a go? thanks x
  227. melarnz

    Bit Of Advice....

    Swapping during the day is an old plan that is not advertised anymore. I think it's called mix and match
  228. melarnz

    Does everyone go out after Weigh In?

    My treat is that I don't go home lol. Hubby has the kids and I go to my besties house who has a SW friendly dinner waiting and then we watch the apprentice and have a giggle. I am very lucky. She makes it easy to stay on track. It's nice to have dinner cooked for me for a change!
  229. melarnz

    Mels New Food Diary (feel free to comment)

    week beginning 13th October 2010 - Superfree - 1/3 Free Healthy Extras Syns Thursday Breakfast - oats, milk and berries Lunch - 3 egg omlette, ham and runner beans Dinner - 1 salmon fillet, 1 large 3 small canned new potates,1 pack baby sweetcorn, half courgette 2 tbsp ketchup 2 Snacks -...
  230. melarnz

    Mels New Food Diary (feel free to comment)

    i only lost 1lb. i realy really hoping for at least 2lb but minimum 1.5lb. this week i am going out for dinner tomorrow and have a girlie night saturday. im going to try to stick to 5 syns per day and then take my own dinner saturday night. but if i fail to keep the motivation, i have the...
  231. melarnz

    A bit disapointed

    i went to weigh in today (a day early as i am going to see guns n roses tomorrow) and am a bit disappointed that i have only lost 1lb. i have been having all of my 15 syns and quite a few potatoes. if i cut back on the tatties and only have 10 syns a day do u think this will speed things up? i...
  232. melarnz

    Breakfast ideas

    I also love normal porridge. Oats so simple in the microwave for 3 minutes. I have it with a mound of defrosted berries (with the juice poured off). Because the berries are cold u don't have to wait to let the porridge cool down before u eat it x
  233. melarnz

    Breakfast ideas

    Magic porridge. Hex b oats mixed with muller or natural yogurt put in the fridge overnight. That with berries, strawberries and/or pineapple is nice. And isn't sloppy, so if u r that much in a rush u can eat on the go.
  234. melarnz

    Armful behaviour...

    I know how u feel!! I'm getting married in Antigua in may. I'm still in denial about the dress. I haven't even started looking!!
  235. melarnz

    Quick and filling eat at my desk lunches

    To be fair to him. He has said I can have a lunch break, but we don't get paid for it so it would be taken from my salary. His issue is that the full timers get a lunch break they don't get paid for and I have been going to cook my lunch and eat it at my desk and I do get paid for it. I...
  236. melarnz

    Quick and filling eat at my desk lunches

    I work 6 hours a day but do not get a break. My boss has got the hump because I go off and make my jacket at lunchtime. He said I can no longer eat lunch at my desk. He did however say snacks are okay?!? So any ideas as to what I can have for lunch that looks snacky and is quick to eat but...
  237. melarnz

    Joes sausages

    are the marinades free also?
  238. melarnz

    please could someone check my food diary

    hi im sure i am eating too many potatoes and not having enough variety. i have been doing it for just under 2 weeks and want to make sure im doing okay! im loving the diet - just not convinced i will lose weight from it! if someone could check my diary for me - i would really appeciate it...
  239. melarnz

    Mels New Food Diary (feel free to comment)

    im sure im eating too much!
  240. melarnz

    CD to SW??

    You will have a little gain because it's your body re-filling all of the used up sugars in your organs that is used up in your 1st week going into ketosis. However, the 1st time I swapped from vlcd to sw I was frustrated with the slow weight loss and went pack onto packs and was faffing...
  241. melarnz

    HEB or Syns?

    ive just checked the web site and you can have 2 fruit crunch as hexb yay for you!
  242. melarnz

    Ready Brek ~ chocolate

    Ready Brek Ready Brek, Chocolate, dried 28g dry 5 Syns on Extra Easy Original 5 Syns Green 5 Syns
  243. melarnz

    Asda Sushi Selections

    Thanks x I will get there one day!
  244. melarnz

    Asda Sushi Selections

    Pass lol I just pulled it off the website. My guess is it would be oil?
  245. melarnz

    Princes Light Hot Dogs

    based on the info u gave me and a 23g serving - the light ones are 2 syns each!
  246. melarnz

    Princes Light Hot Dogs

    Princes Hot Dogs in Brine, 8's, canned 23g each 1½ Syns on Extra Easy Original 1½ Syns Green 2½ Syns
  247. melarnz

    Asda Sushi Selections

    Basic/Non Branded Foods Sushi, rice with fish, chilled 100g 1½ Syns on Extra Easy Original 4 Syns Green 1½ Syns Basic/Non Branded Foods Sushi, rice with vegetables, chilled 100g 1 Syns on Extra Easy Original 7 Syns Green 1 Syns Basic/Non Branded Foods Sushi...
  248. melarnz

    Bart Massaman Thai Curry Paste

    under basic foods it comes up as 1 syn per level tbsp - so im guessing this would be fine x
  249. melarnz

    Asda Extra Special Beef Bourginon

    It's 3 syns for 300g according to the website x
  250. melarnz

    syn value in lamb shish

    hi i have discovered the syn value for a lamb shish. for each skewer it is 3 syns on red and extra easy - the pittas are generally large and so are 9 points. i was advised to ask if the veg is cooked with oil and so add this as well. so tonight i am having.... 3 skewers - 9 points 1...
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