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welcome acc I am going it alone but am doing the rc salsa dvds twice a week at home and have found a local zumba class which I go to also. So maybe there is a zumba class nearby that you could join in with to help on the exercise side. I am also trying to increase the amount of walking I do by...

the farmers market was really good last night and the music was superb, but I did have a few glasses of alcohol free wine so there would be some extra calories in that yesterday. I'm off to the market this morning for strawberries and will walk but am having some problems with my dodgy knee so...

welcome firfenwen, it's great to see another RC dieter join us. Have you joined a class or going it alone? I am sure that with the variety of meals available that you will succeed and not get bored. Keep us posted on your progress and good luck :)

Oh my am I aching today; my legs and feet are dreadful. I am off this morning to meet friends for coffeee in the bar in town and plan to walk in and go to the post office first which is right at the other end of town first. In view of the fact that my legs are killing me I think I shall count my...

Today is a new day and I feel fantastic, really motivated and I want to keep on with this diet and I am enjoying the exercise too. I have been to zumba & yoga this morning followed by coffee in the local bar. I am still the biggest, hottest and sweatiest there but I don't care any more. If I...

Sunday morning and yet another veru early start. I am a glutton for punishment; I am helping a friend of mine at a vide grenier today (the equivelent of a car boot sale over here). My legs feel like lead after yesterdays RC salsa dvd, so I am actually having today as a day of rest lol. What I...

thanks Paul :)

Had my first weigh-in this morning and would like to shout from the roof tops that I have lost 7lbs :), very happy with that

thank you I am really pleased with it :)

I have had my weigh in this morning and am so very pleased with 7lbs off hurrayyyyyyy :)

Up with the lark this morning for my weigh-in .....drum roll........................ 7lbs off, WOOOOO HOOOOO I am very happy with that. It is still a bit early for me to get my head round what exercise I intend to do today, probably a RC dvd later. But my food plan is: Breakfast museli &...

welcome Jodie, your headache could be from a number of things. It could be that you have drastically reduced your carbohydrate intake or could be that you are not drinking enough water. If its carb withdrawal it should ease in a couple of days but try increasing your water intake as that can...

It is strips of beef sauteed with onion, garlic & courgette strips, add tin of chopped tomatoes, salt, pepper and tablespoon of horseradish sauce, heat thru and add small bunch chopped corriander. Very tasty, one of RC recipes. I took the dogs for their long walk today..... all 7 miles of it...

tractor girl that's brilliant especially not having been to class :)

Got back from my bone scan and tho they have deteriorated, they've not got a lot worse since starting medication a few years ago; so positive really and exercise will of course help. I am not doing a RC dvd today I am going to take the dogs for an ultra long walk as they have been on their own...

it seems such a shame that no one seems to be utilising this section. I have decided to keep my own diary of my RC journey and have it in the diary thread.

I have to go for a bone density scan tomorrow morning so my exercise will have to wait until the afternoon. I have early osteoporosis so the weight bearing exercise should help my bones and the scan is just to see how the disease is progressing. My legs are a litle on the achey side this evening...

Today is another day and I feel fantastic :) I was up and about early. Went to zumba followed by yoga and was wringing wet when I'd finished, but they do say that sweat is fat crying, so cry baby cry lol. It was a big class today but I still worked as hard and enjoyed every minute of it. I dont...

I managed the walk into town, round the market and back without a problem, so I decided to attempt a RC salsa dvd to see if I would be fit enough to restart zumba in the morning. I was ok for about 50 mins then got lead legs but struggled thru, so I think zumba is back on tomorrow. I have been...

I felt well enough to go out last night with hubby and friends to the farmer's market in the next village. It's a great night out. There are about 20 different stalls selling fresh meat. kebabs, salads, chips, different breads etc, locally produced wines. You choose your meat and take it to the...

Hi Ange, I tried sw years ago but being a greedy person the free food mentality just doesn't work for me cos I just eat far too much. I am better with RC as I know when I've eaten my allowance if all else fails I would just have to go to bed lol. I now know what a normal portion looks like...

Good morning diary, I feel so much better this morning, not quite 100% but a big improvement; so still armchair olympics for exercise today. I got up and left hubby sleeping this morning, bless him. He's been up first for the last 2 weeks and cared for all the animals whilst I was back in UK and...

I am inclined to agree Fiona :)

so far so good, still feel rough but definately helping me to stick to the eating plan. I have been really lazy and just lounged about watching tv, equestrian olympics, diving and now mens gymnastics so does that count for my exercise today as I'm worn out watching them lol. I still think that...

congratulations on your loss so far and so long as it is coming off that is what matters. I did slimming world some years ago but I am greedy, so free food wasn't restricting me enough and I ate healthily but too much so didnt lose weight doing it. Anyway keep up the good you are well on your...

walking is definately good exercise and it all helps. I remember how tired I was when my son was little, I was permanently exhausted. He's now 22 so seems a lifetime away but I do still remember. Make the most of any naps she has and get your head down if you can and accept any offers of help it...

that was one of the other high street stores and La senza was the 3rd and none of them got anywhere near what I should be wearing.

Hi Fiona, I am finding it really good. The food tastes good even with a horrible cold and I had been doing the exercise dvds for a few weeks before my trip to england and tho I look like a boiled beetroot when I've done it I have to admit that I enjoy it. I have a selection of her dvds so I am...

thanks Ange :)

I for one am very very pleased that we have been given the chance of trialling our own rosemary conley section and as such I think we really need to utilise it. I thought it might be an idea to introduce ourselves, say where we are, which plan we are following, what exercise etc and if we go...

Good morning diary and anyone who wishes to read my rubbish lol. I think I am on the mend now tho still very snotty and headachey, but am over the worst of it (she says with fingers crossed). My menu today following Rosemary Conley Breakfast small glass orange juice, special K and low fat...

hi there, you certainly seem to have organised yourself and got a plan so I hope that you succeed on your weight loss journey. I did Exante for a while last year but life got in the way, or rather I let it get in the way and so didn't stick to it like I should have. Anyway just wanted to welcome...

Blueway, that was the high street store that measured me at 42C, needless to say I did not purchase anything from them as I could tell the bra didnt fit.

I'm a Rosemary Conley Salsa girl myself. I really enjoy it and certainly know I've worked out but then I am a bigger girl

Firstly I shall introduce myself. I am 48 years old, female and have been overweight for most of my adult life. I have done almost every diet going I am sure. I am a compulsive overeater and have enormous secret binges and usually hate myself whilst eating on a binge. I have decided that enough...

welcome Boopers, I've been around here on and off for years and have always found the people here to be really friendly and supportive. So good luck with your weight los and my advice is to start a diary thread of your own, they really do work. So I must make a note to myself to start a new...

I have been wearing the wrong size bra for years. I never seemed to have a nice shape and my boobs drooped down making me look even thicker round the middle. I went to 3 famous high street shops to be fitted for bras and was measured and the variations were unbelievable. 42C, 40D and 38DD/E but...

at 15st 13 and 5 feet 7 I currently take size 20 top and size 18/20 bottoms

I thought I should share my experience with you. I tried every diet under the sun and never manaaged to lose weight and keep it off. I did Lighterlife with the CBT and then transfered to Cambridge diet as it was cheaper. I soon found a slimmer fitter happier me and lost over 5 stone in total. I...

morning ladies. I am not weighing in today as I only started RC yesterday but I am showing my intention to be around on this forum and post my weekly losses.

thanks very much, hopefully us RC girls will start utilising it more and get the extra support that some of us need. x

I am a new starter on rosemary conley but have used many other diets from vlcd to other slimming clubs and initially I thought there was no forum for Rosemary Conley as it is hidden. Maybe if it was as prominent as SW and WW etc more people would use it. Having been a member of minimims for...

Cat I already have the books from last year that my mum gave me at xmas and have god only knows how many sw cookboks that I have collected over the years, so I really dont think i need to join the class for any books. Lol I could open a library, but thanks for thinking of me x

Lulu I hope I can get them moved whilst I'm in uk but doubt it as we have to find a suitable property first. We do have some to view. As far as my dad goes he has just been discharged from hospital with heart problems and needs surgery but they need to do yet more tests before comitting to it as...

Lulu I know exactly what you mean about your stomsch as I feel exactly the same. I am restarting on monday and have a good amount of weight to lose but I am hoping that my head is at long last in the right place and I can succeed this time. I hope you do well and look forward to hearing about...

I am probably at my all time heaviest now (will know on monday when I weigh in) or very close to it and have at least 5 stones to lose. I did slimming world many years ago and so I plan to start again. I live in France and so have no classes available to me. I could join online, but initially I...

I am still going strong with my rediced portions and am really enjoying my food. One of my friends said yesterday that we should "honour our food" buy the best we can afford and eat it in much smaller quantities. I really think she has something there. By honouring it we will cherish it and...

I am now on day 3 post virtual op and I have to say I am really impressed with the results. I am still eating about a third of what I used to and am full after the small portions. I am eating a lot slower and making much healthier choices. I weighed in today and so far I have lost 7lbs which I...

Had a relaxing afternoon, listened to the inner change track but fell asleep until one of the dogs jumped on me. But still feel chilled and motivated. I made chicken in taragon and wine sauce with new potatoes, broccoli and carrots followed by strawberries & yoghurt. my portion is roughly a...

have just finished lunch of lentil soup followed by a small apple and am full. Now got my coffee. Hubby said he doesnt want me to end up looking like a skeleton (dont think there's much chance of that tho) I have been busy this morning doing a decoupage utensil holder for the kitchen and...

I ate a small tangerine last evening and a couple of small cups of coffee, watched the apprentice and then off to bed. I am sleeping so much better; not sure if it's thelack of rubbish that I am not stuffing down my throat or whether it is listening to the hypnosis downloads that are relaxing...

I decided to make a chicken curry & rice for dinner and I had a quarter of the portion size that I would usually have. It took me the usual amount of time to eat it, I then had 5 strawberries and a yoghurt and I was stuffed. I listened to my download about body image and it just reinforces my...

Thanks Flump for your encouraging words. I know when I went to a therapist for hypnosis it didn't work for me, however with these downloads I can keep listening to them and so far seem to be doing better. I decided to have a small boiled egg and a slice of toast from a small loaf. It took me...

well done, 6lbs is a great loss for your first week.

I have been a serial yo yo dieter for over 30 years. I have done weight watchers, slimming world, rosemary connley, local slimming club, Lighter life, cambridge diet and exante. I had a session of hypnosis a number of years ago to lose weight but to no avail. I then heard about the virtual...

I had a fabulous nights sleep, probably down to being so relaxed after the hypnosis and woke this morning refreshed. I am still not really hungry, especially when you think in the last 36 hours all I have eaten is a small 67 calorie low fat yoghurt. I have had to change my drinking cup size as I...

I have been a serial yo yo dieter for over 30 years. I have done weight watchers, slimming world, rosemary connley, local slimming club, Lighter life, cambridge diet and exante. I had a session of hypnosis a number of years ago to lose weight but to no avail. I then heard about the virtual...

Good morning all. I did eat a very small amount last night but have now drawn a line under it and am now back on track and ready to proceed again. We have been invited to friend's for dinner on saturday night, so my plan then will be to stay as carb free as possible. If I can do that then I will...

The vet thinks he has an abcess in his foot causing the pain and swelling. He gave him some antibiotics and painkillers for 10 days, so hopefully he will soon be more like his usual self... a big softy. I decided to have a small slice of pizza this evening as I dont really have any problem...

woo hooo I have lost 8lbs and I am pleased with that. I have to ring the vets first thing this morning as i think one of my cats has broken its foot. Poor Billy limped in last night with one of his front paws twice the size and cannot put any weight on it at all. He is bright enough in himself...

would love the recipe if you can find it, if not to make for tomorrow to try out another time. All the ironing is done and I am bushed; put some stuff away in the new kitchen cupboards, but still got tons of boxes to wade thru and am not doing any more of that till tuesday. Tuesday is bank...

Still going strong but having 4 packs a day. suffering with a nasty burn on one of my fingers from the glue gun which I was using to make the topiary tree. OMG did it hurt a big glob of glue spilt onto my finger and blistered immediately as it was so hot. I stuck it in water but could still feel...

We have lived over here now for 2 years permanently and we absolutely love it. The lifestyle, culture friendliness of locals etc is just amazing. There is a reasonable sized expat community in the area and we have made some really good friends. But we don't just socialise with english, we have...

Hurrayyyyyyyy I went to bed at 11 got up once for a wee but managed to stay sleeping in bed till 7am, now that's a lie in for me so very happy about that. We had a great night last night in the bar, sides aching with so much laughter, so at least I must have been working my abdominal muscles...

been to my weight loss support group and I was this months biggest loser so won 6 euros. I have not yet managed a snooze and doubt I will get chance as we are off to Angouleme shortly to collect the door that is missing from the kitchen and to buy lights for under cupboards, wall paper etc so...

It would appear my insomnia is back. slept for about an hour and a half when going to bed and then been tossing and turning for over 2 hours so finally got up at 4.30am as its not fair on my dh as me being so restless disturbs his sleep. So here I am watching a recording of embarrasing bodies...

we've had another very productive busy day and now all the cupboards have been hung, cooker hood up and it's looking great. Tomorrow I have my morning weekly meeting with friends where we get weighed and discuss how our week has gone. We all follow our own diet but offer support to each other...

brilliant news on your belt tightening up a notch. It the little things that help us stay focused and motivated

Stick with it girl you are doing well. I am a big fan of non food treats, new nail varnish, face pack, new shower gel, lip gloss, silly socks, CD, DVD, Book or any number of other things. But I have to say I love your idea of the saving jar/tube, I might just have to pinch that idea lol. I loved...

LW brilliant news about the dresses fitting you. I am sorry to hear that you were disappointed when you got on the scales but there could be a number of causes. 1 fluid retention 2 not drinking enough water 3 toilet issues (constipation) especially if using anti-inflammatory meds 4 hormonal...

I split my breakfast and have half a bar and save the other for evening time. But the last 2 evenings I have felt quite hungry and I had eaten all my packs so the best thing I could do was to have extra packs instead of food. I am hoping that maybe today/tomorrow I will actually get into ketosis...

we have had a very productive day and got half of the wall units up and I am pleased to say that they look really good too. I've had a good day diet wise and am a bit water logged, but I think I am possibly going to need an extra half bar again later. It's much better to have the extra half bar...

S2BS sounds like you are certainly motivated and on the right track. I, like you have done Lighter life, cambridge and Exante before so know that they work. I just need to keep my lardy ars* on track and not go back to the old eating habits. Keep up the good work and I look forward to ready...

thanks girls for your support, it really does help. I got very hungry last night and felt I couldn't bring myself to drink another drop so I had an extra half a bar as I have some spare. It sated my hunger and stopped my kitchen cupboard creeping habit where I would be raiding the cupboards for...

I only ever drink black coffee as I dislike milk and dislike tea but love the smell and taste of proper coffee. mmmmmm

well done Dawn don't you feel so good when you resist temptation. I am having a good day diet wise and am now starting my 4th litre and have had all my packs for the day, so nice proper coffee will be my treat. I do so love my Senseo coffee maker. I had to go for xrays today to see if my knee...

you are still doing well and glad to see someone kept going unlike me; however I am now on day 2 of restart and so far so good :)

Irish lass its great to see you are doing so well; enjoy your holiday x I restarted yesterday and am going to stick with it this time, no excuses

thanks LW our girl Lucy is doing really well now and is coping with the cone on her head and her vest lol. She looks very silly but she has to have both on, the cone to stop her licking the stitches and the vest to stop our other dog licking them. He is being ever so sweet to her and lies at...

I am very pleased to report that I completed day 1 100% and I am feeling good. Day 2 now and I have done half litre of water, coffee and half a bar for breakfast. Lucy is doing well and getting used to the cone on her head, although she doesn't like it at all and we are getting a few bruises...

OMG :o I have suceeding in drinking 3 litres so far but unfortunately am now suffering from 2 year old bladder syndrome. I just constantly need to pee, its a bit like toilet training a toddler lol. I am up and down to the loo all the time. I do recall that I need to stop drinking about 8pm or...

We are back from vets and pup is installed in her crate on a duvet and wearing a babies vest to cover her stitches. Once she comes round properly I will have to put her lampshade on but she's still not with it yet and wobbling and staggering so safer to leave her without it for the moment. We...

...... And I'm OFF!!!!! Will update my stats later when I have more time, but weigh-in wasn't quite as bad as I had expected. I've had half a choc orange bar, half litre of water and a coffee and I am so happy to be doing this today. Just getting my baby girl ready for the vets now then off out...

thanks LW and lol at you keep looking in the fridge, I've done that before but usually ended up filling my face whilst stuck in the fridge

It sounds like you are doing really well and seem to have tailored the diet to fit in with your lifestyle which I think is a big thing. Congratulations on your loss, keep up the good work.

I have eaten the last food for I don't know how long. I enjoyed my sunday roast but I am now ready and raring to go. I have found my packs, got my stick blender out ready, fizzy water chilling in the fridge and have dusted the scales off ready for my shock in the morning. Tomorrow morning is...

Naomi, welcome. I am restarting Exante tomorrow and have 3 to 4 stones to lose too. I don't live in Wales but rural France and would love to buddy up and offer support.

dawnybabe I did know that coffee is still counted in the water but when I did Cambridge years ago I drank 4 litres water plus coffees and I lost 5 stones in 4 months; when I did Exante before xmas I wasn't doing anything like 4 litres of plain water but drank tons and tons of coffee but just...

thanks guys, so far today have cleaned the chooks out and tended to our sickly bird, not sure whats up with her really. It could be ear mites so I've bathed her ears and put parafin oil in them and she does seem much brighter. I am now taking a well earned coffee break from making up the wall...

Only one more day to go woo hoo as tomorrow is official start day. I am going to eat more sensibly today and sort my packs out ready for this coming week. I am also going to aim to drink 4 litres of water a day. I love my coffee but am going to allow myself a coffee with each pack and no more...

thanks everyone and I need to ignore stuff on my social calendar and not use it as an excuse to either eat or postpone starting. We have family coming out to stay with us at the beginning of june for 3 days and I was wobbling about whether I should eat; but now I am thinking that I won't. I am...

I have tried and failed miserably a couple of times with Exante, but have reached that low period again in my life where I am really sick of being fat and it is starting to affect my health. I have decided to try again starting this Monday; so just have today and tomorrow then I will hopefully...

6.30am and I am up thanks to one of the cats. I should have a job if I get up at this time every morning lol. I am in a better frame of mind this morning and am forgetting yesterdays hiccup. I haven't weighed this morning; I've decided to wait till monday morning and see what I have done then...

I was really good until 5pm and then I fell off the wagon; no excuses other than so cold and just wanted to eat. The worst thing is I have sneaked it all. handful of peanuts and a pile of biscuits which I have eaten secretly in the kitchen whilst clearing up after dinner and when I've gone in to...

well dogs photographed, took photographer to my neighbours who have a 3 month old boxer puppy, so lots of puppy play this morning. Then out walking dogs. Had mushroom soup for lunch and have been doing some more decoupage. I am a tad tired today so think I will just chill for the rest of the day.

I woke myself up this morning at 6am, snoring wtf. Can't blame it on any animals other than myself. I know that as I lose weight my snoring does get better, thank god. I have a lady photographer coming this morning to take photos of Lucy puppy. She advertised locally, wanting cute animals she...

I do hope you manage to get back on track today hunny. Good luck x

I am freezing cold, been outside in the rain with the dogs for 2.5 hours. I must be barking mad had 5 dogs running riot and next doors dog was trying to dig a hole under the fence to get in and play. My 2 are now curled up absolutely knackered and here I am dithering. All I have to look forward...

Have you lived out here long? where abouts in Aquitaine as the dept is huge. We are near to Nontron/Brantome. Had the house 4 years and been here nearly 2 permanently and wouldn't want to live anywhere else. We just love it here.

Up at a more respectable 7am today after being woken by one of the cats who wanted breakfast. But of course hubby still in bed so I crept out in the dark and didn't get weighed again. I wonder if he is staying in bed asleep so that I am not jumping on the scales every morning. I don't think I...

I am the most northern point of the Dordogne, where are you?:character00148:

I have managed to do some more decoupage this evening and am trying now to cover a plain glass vase with shocking pink tissue paper so that it will match the decor on one of the guest rooms. So far its looking good, but had to stop to let it dry now and theres no way I can eat with glue all over...

Today has been very busy for me which is good. I went to the market taking lil Lucy with me and she was as good as gold and people kept remarking how well behaved she was. I was a proud mummy lol. When I got back we had been informed that the delivery we were expecting this morning had been...

Day 2 went without a hitch and I slept really well last night until 4.30am then I was in the wide awake club. It's not good waking at that time as it was well before the puppies and cats wake; But I couldn't get back to sleep so eventually got up at 4.50am. Pitch black outside, but the...

sorry I must be having a grey moment as I knew you'd said antibiotics so don't know why I typed antidepressants lol. sorry:o

Hi Marianne, I too am on day 2 (but on a restart after christmas). It is normal once you get in to ketosis that you are not hungry, day 2 is early for that, but not impossible; so it could be the after effects of your antidepressants that have killed your appetite, but that has definately got to...

well done, you should feel really proud of that achievement, it's brilliant.

OMG I am soooo cold. I will definately have my hot water bottle out tonight to get my feet warm in bed. I don't actually think that the weather has gone colder, but I am cold as a result of the diet, which has got to be a good thing. However I am now sat so close to the woodburner I run the risk...

we have just bought the dvd as we never saw the first series and we are waiting for a day when we really need cheering up to watch it. I spent a good 3 hours with my friend having a patchwork masterclass. I am going to make a new table runner for the dining room table and can't wait to get...

Good morning I hope you have a great day and look faorward to reading your posts. I never knew Exante had brought out a porridge as I am using my packs I purchased in september, soo not been on their website for ages. I bought a few months at a time to benefit due to postage costs abroad. So...

Mrs Brown's Boys was soooo funny last night I was crying as I laughed so much. I don't know if all the laughing made me hungry, but when I went to bed my tummy was growling like a caged lion. I could willingly have eaten my own arm. Anyway I ignored it (hope my lion didn't disturb hubby like my...

I have been having a read thru your diary and I can so relate to your reasons for eating. I think that's why so many of us end up on here trying to lose weight. It sounds like you certainly are motivated and are doing so well. Good luck and I will keep checking in on your diary. I find the...

I have had a veg soup for my tea along with 1 litre of sparkling water and have now started my frequent trips to the toilet (blasted water). I made a lovely proper coffee (black of course) and had the remainder of my bar from breakfast. So that's me done for the day, nothing else to eat. Once...

I definately feel like mrs Mega-Motivated. Have just been out for another hours walk with Lucy. We walked up into town and out the other side then walked thru the woods home; she loved it. So I think I have done my exercise for today and I feel great. Now that I have no further plans to go out...

We went for our walk with Biscuit & Lucy. Now Biscuit is like taking a Rolls Royce out, he is a delight on the lead. Lucy is usually not too bad but today she was the devil itself. I ended up coming home from the walk frazzled, but still positive. I think I need to get out with Lucy a bit more...

Right, here we go, D Day has arrived. I stepped on the scales very gingerly this morning and have gained another 2 lbs. But I have not changed my stats as I am sure that by tomorrow they will have gone (fingers, toes & legs crossed for that). I have had half a choc orange bar, large cup of...

Hi there, I am here. Just had a very hard time of late. Was back in uk for MIL's funeral, came home and was going to get started again and young pup got gastro-enteritis followed 2 days later by older pup. Was up all nights with them, cleaning up and generally nursing them back to health. I was...

Hi there, I have started another thread for my diary to restart tomorrow. I am focused and ready to get my wobbly bum back into gear. I shall keep popping into your diary to see how you are doing. Good luck x

Good evening Ali, I thought I should find your thread and thank you for visiting mine and chivvying me along. I think my head is back in the right place and I am ready for my new start in the morning. ps all puppies are well again x

As many of you know I had a disasterous restart in the new year and sacked Exante for a few weeks. However my head is now back in gear (I think) and I will be starting again tomorrow with GUSTO, so I have last supper syndrome today. I am pleased to report that both of my puppies have fully...

thanks Ali, I have started lurking again ang getting my head ready for monday. puppies are continuing to improve and I am beginning to feel a little less like a zombie and more human again. So 4 sleeps to go then my wobbly butt will be back into gear :)

I am hanging my head in shame and no I have still not got back on track. I know I am giving excuses, but both pups have had gastro-enteritis and have been quite poorly and both me and hubby have been run ragged with toileting, accidents, up in the night, washing, washing and more washing. It all...

I am failing miserably at the moment. It's so cold and even wearing layers like an onion I can't seem to get warm and have been feeling cr**, so I think I will have the weekend off and try again on monday as we are set to have even colder weather over the weekend. The pups are doing really well...

I was up early and toileted the pups but because it was dark put them back to bed and am enjoying a coffee and half a bar in peace. I am off to market this morning and will meet up with a friend for coffee in the sports bar (our usual coffee haunt is shut in january). I intend to have a much...

yesterday was a good day, but today was a different matter.I was great this morning, went to craft morning and avoided all the chocolate biscuits. Came home and ate one of my soups. then went on a long walk with the pups and hubby thru the woods. when we came home I was very hungry and instead...

Well it all started again today!!! I got on the scales and had gained, am not even thinking about how much I gained; I have changed all my stats to my current weight and am now thinking that I just need to be motivated and the weight will drop off again. As usual I do better if I am busy; so...

just thought I would drop by and say Hi and happy new year and all that stuff. Glad to see you are still about. I'm dreading the scales in the morning, but looking forward to being discilpined again.

We rescued a 9 month old medium sized mixed breed dog called Biscuit (poor boy, we are his 5th home in such a short life) Then we also took a rescued mixed breed female puppy at 8 weeks old. We have had him now for 2 months and her for 1 month. Unfortunately we lost our last dog a few months ago...

well I'm nearly back. Unfortunately my mother-in-law died a few days before christmas and so we are flying back to UK on thursday for the funeral and will be returning home on sunday. It is then my intention to restart with a vengance on monday 9th January doing total solution so back to no...

things remain very hectic here with 2 puppies and my diet seems to be on hold. i will be restarting properly in the new year and will do my best to maintain my loss until then. I wish everyone a very happy, healthy christmas with their loved ones and see you all in 2012 :)

we have had to take Lucy to the vets today as she kept coughing and yes you guessed it, she's got kennel cough. It is very contagious to all dogs and so Biscuit may get it, so we have had to cancel doggy playgroup this week and hopefully they will be ok for next week. Diet has gone a bit...

We collected Lucy yesterday and it's been pretty full on, non stop since she arrived. She is getting on well with Biscuit and certainly stands up for herself, a proper feisty little miss she is. we are watching her like a hawk to avert any accidents and house train her, so we have to take her...

Biscuit had a whale of a time, the 3 dogs were running round, rolling on the floor and generally having a great time and they were all absolutely knackered at the end of it. Today we are putting our christmas tree up, woooo hoooo I love christmas, then we are off to a christmas soiree at the...

I was up and about at stupid o'clock today (5.15am to be exact) We are holding our first puppy/young dog play group and i think I was worrying about how it would go. Anyway early start, dog walked round lake, housework done, dinner in slow cooker and ready now for the 2 ladies and dogs that are...

No one has been in touch with me from the official world re the dog that attacked me and Biscuit; however one of my neighbours informed me that the dog has been traced and lives further down our road. It is the best escape artist yet and despite owners building a fence and using electric tape...

I decided yesterday to make my meals smaller by one third and see if it made any difference with this horrible pain ?IBS/gallstones, whatever it is. Anyway I had a little bit of pain after my meal, about 30 mins to an hour but then it subsided, so as far as I am concerned, RESULT. So lets see...

Had a pretty rough night with this pain in my abdomen again, now wondering if it could possibly be gall stones; I will see how it goes over the next week and hope that it (whatever it is) settles down. We are hoping to visit some french friends today that got their 8 week old boxer puppy...

We have been to 3 christmas fayre/markets today. The first 2 were a bit naff and Biscuit wasn't too happy about the tanoy system and some stupid french man droning on and on and on. The 3rd one was quite good and we bumped into quite a few of our friends whilst there. I stocked up on some books...

Not had too busy a day today. I did the housework whilst dh plumbed in the new dishwasher, its all loaded and ready to set off when we have finished our coffee. We took Biscuit out for his walk and then when we came home he dug himself a hole at the bottom of the garden, it was 60cms long 30cms...

this morning we have a thick white frost on the ground so I definately think winter is now here. We didn't go shopping to the bricomarche yesterday as dh said the weather was due to turn and the grass needed a last cut before winter, so I cut the grass instead whilst he weeded and turned over...

I went off to market and apparently Biscuit sat and howled at the gate for 10 mins, poor baby thought I'd gone for good lol. Anyway I had a lovely time in town and met up with some friends and had coffee; bought a beautiful handmade glass christmas tree for hanging on our tree. The tea room in...

Good morning all, we had a lovely lunch out yesterday with a few of the ladies from coffee morning and their husbands. When we came home we were stuffed and just vegged out on the settee. I am off to the market this morning then off to collect my asda order this afternoon. As I was getting...

Weigh day today and I remembered lol. I have lost 2lbs this week, which is the 2lbs I gained last week when I started to eat food again so hopefully next week I should have started to lose again, but losing new weight if you know what I mean. This morning I am off to a charity coffee...

Thanks Ali, I hope so too. But we will not be stopped! x

Yes Biscuit is ok and unhurt, just shaken and yes it is an offence to have a dog off lead in france. No one locally knows where it lives, it just turned up. The gendarmes and maire are now aware and they should now be actively trying to get it caught and see if owners can be traced. The...

I decided to take Biscuit to the post office for a gently walk (just over a mile ish round trip) the walk there was fine but when I walked him past the butchers shop he cowered down to the floor and tried to run past the shop and his tail was curled right under him. The shop was closed and...

I had a really rough evening last night when we got home from friends. I could feel my tummy bloating up while we were eating (I never ate a lot) and I had horrible pains. I soldiered on but was feeling grim and made our excuses to leave quite early. My tummy was really sore and as soon as we...

We're off round the lake this morning, then off to the christmas fayre in town and then off to friends for sunday lunch; Now that's what I call a good sunday. Got my weigh-in tuesday then the big decision..... do I continue with a meal and fruit or do I rein things in and have no food again for...

well done, bet you feel fantastic xxx

Hubby is still a little under the weather so I have just played with Biscuit in the garden today and done some obedience lead work with him. We then went to visit friends on the sheep farm; I love going there, no one has any money, we're all skint but we have such a laugh, it's a great tonic...

I have had a really busy busy day. First of all, after a lie-in until 8.30am woo hooo we got up and took Biscuit round the lake; he adores that walk and has so much fun exploring. It sets us all up for a great day. Then we went off to the kennels to visit baby lucy. She is now exploring the...

We are off round the lake this morning with little Biscuit and then off to see Lucy puppy as she will be 6 weeks old now. Still another 2 weeks until we get to bring her home, but it's really exciting getting everything organised for her. We are off out on sunday for lunch with friends and...

I think I shall plan a really good meal at home and buy a decent bottle of plonk for hubby (I am teetotal so dont indulge) for NYE and stay at home with a roaring wood burner. I walked into town this morning to the coffee shop for the ladies get together but this morning there was only 2 of us...

I think it's a really good idea that you are going to get back to writing your diary on a daily basis again; I do find that it helps and it's especially nice when people visit and comment on your diary; so I will keep popping onto yours and hopefully give you some encouragement and support. Your...

We are really looking forward to little Lucy coming to join our family; but we are having to replan our festive plans lol. We are going out to a carol concert and meal in the local cafe/bistro on 2nd December; then I realised that was tyhe day we could get Lucy. So we decided to get her on the...

Definately not a millionaire so better just carry on as usual. Had a lovely morning at market and Biscuit behaved really well and the market stall holders I visit all loved him. Then we went into the coffee shop and he just lay under the table and was soooo good. Now he is out playing in the...

Didn't have the wake early chorus today, so stayed in bed till 8.30 woo hoo. Now I'm up bar eaten, coffee slurping and soon to be getting ready to go into town for market day and meet friend for coffee. I am going to take Biscuit with me today as I don't need much shopping and I thought the trip...

He's still a baby really and doesn't like to go out in the cold at bedtime, so think we may have to work on that and then he won't need to pee at 6am. I'm retired so not meant to do 6am starts anymore lol. Pity he doesn't realise that! Seriously it's not that big a deal and I spose our tiny pup...

he is gorgeous and I am so glad that we found him at a time when we needed some unconditional love again. He truly is a gift to us x he's been helping/hindering his daddy in the garden and has come in with green fence paint on his nose yet again lol x

I was up yet again at ridiculous o'clock today as poor little Biscuit wanted a wee and he was letting me know, So I stayed up ate my bar had a couple of brews and then remembered again that I had not got weighed. So when hubby got up I weighed myself and the scales showed a gain of 2lbs. I fully...

I took Biscuit on a lovely long walk this morning up to the post office to post cards to my brother and his family who have just moved to Hong Kong. He was a little star and I am so happy that we have him, he's so cute and mischievious. When I came back my hubby had started a bonfire in the...

I have missed my weigh-in this morning, no it's not an excuse, but here goes. The scales are in the bedroom and hubby and I have been taking it in turns to get up early with the new dog as he always needs an early wee. But for the last few nights neither of us has slept well because of Milly...

is very pleased that Milly Moo came home at 6pm, ate her tea, then Billy's tea, then dry cat biscuits, went to the toilet came back and jumped on the dinner table to try to eat our tea, (yeah right, dream on pussy cat lol) so chucked her off and ended up giving her another meal. Now she has...

Still no sign of our Milly Moo and definately starting to get worried about her as she has never gone awol for this long before. She has now missed 4 meals which just isn't her. Please please please let her stroll in soon. We are going to take little Biscuit round the lake soon as he has been a...

I've had a lovely day and the cards from the kids arrived too, so all in all perfect. The only down side of today is one of the cats is missing :( We saw Milly yesterday morning for breakfast and havent seen her since. We didn't worry initially as she did this once before but turned up 36 hours...

congratulations on losing your first stone. As other people have said it really doesn't matter whether you lose 10lb or 14lb a month so long as the scales are going down and you feel well. I needed the big boost injection of losing a chunk of weight so I felt better about myself and once I had...

Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me ee, Happy Birthday to me. 48 today but my motto is I may grow old but I will never ever grow up!!! I got breakfast in bed this morning, black coffee and half a bar in a napkin, plus a beautiful handbag, cookery book from the Best...

LOL she can draw an imaginary line under the now imaginary kit-kat x

well done on your 17lb loss, you must be feeling fantastic and just draw a line under the kit-kat xxx

The remembance service was really quite touching and there was quite a good turnout, about 100 people and when you think its only a smallish town that was more than we expected. The procession marched in silence to the war memoral and then a speech was given by the Mayor. Wreaths were laid and...

Today is remembrance day and we are going to walk up into town with Biscuit to the war memorial; we're not sure what sort of service goes on but thought we would walk up and show our respect. Then after we will walk up to the sports cafe bar and sit and have a drink, giving Biscuit a chance to...

We have always had animals, especially dogs but always gone for rescue dogs. However for the last couple of years in UK we didn't have our own dog as I puppy walked for the Guide dogs for the blind and had their pups from 6 weeks for a year and did all their initial training and socialising...

Biscuit was really funny today walking round the lake; it was all new to him and he was wary of a few things, so i had to lift him onto the hand propelled ferry to cross the lake.It's just a matter of time till he gets used to it. we then went to visit our puppy and he was mesmerised at her and...

I love to make thoughtful gifts, and they don't need to cost the earth and can be enjoyed just as much as an expensive bought gift. I am loving having the one meal a day; I have felt hungry at times as I am obviously no longer in ketosis. But this is the way I am managing, plus I've had a sneaky...

We are off round the lake to give our new boy his first really big walk tomorrow morning, hope he copes lol. Then we are off to the shelter so he can meet our new puppy who will now be called "LUCY"; we decided that Tia was not a pretty enough name for her. Have been knitting for france the...

Little Biscuit woke me this morning at 6,30am crying; he wanted a wee, so I got up and decided I might as well stay up. He is now lay in front of the patio doors watching it get light. I am off to the market this morning to meet my friend and we will have a coffee after doing our shopping. I...

things are going really well and I do feel in control having 1 meal a day and I am enjoying cooking new recipes from Rosemary's cookbooks.

The craft morning went really well, lovely bunch of ladies and some very talented ones; I've always wanted to do quilting and one lady there was just so amazing, so may have to get her to teach me. Biscuit spent a great morning with his dad; he wanted to help him do some work in the garden and...

Good morning all, I am off out this morning to the monthly craft get together, a different person hosts it each month; this is my 1st time of going so will see how it goes; think they call it stitch n ***** in some places lol. Anyway i will go armed with the ruffle scarf I am knitting and suss...

Well we have just returned from the vets; need a bloody mortgage lol. But worth every penny. The cats have both had their annual boosters. Got a tick collar for Biscuit and 6 month of flea spot on; then, because he has come from a refuge and even tho he was wormed last thursday, both cats and...

I am eating a healthy balanced meal that is Low GI, following some of Rosemary Connley's recipes (or plan to) as that way the low GI keeps you fuller and satisfied for longer and releases the energy more slowly. I feel better in my head having made this decision and will be glad to be taking...

My hubby is still not 100% well, think he's got what I had the other week. So I've told him to stay warm, plenty of fluids, paracetamol etc etc. So I took Biscuit for his first walk on the lead. I decided to walk from home into the town and down to our friends on the other side of town. It was...

morning and it's brilliant your head is back in the right place and you are doing well. I have just been able to start wearing my engagement and eternity ring again after losing weight, for the last 12 months I could only just about wear my wedding ring, but always took it off at night (needed...

I have lost another 2lbs this week so pleased with that especially saying as I had a sunday roast yesterday complete with carbs (tho not many). The weight is coming down slow but sure, but thats ok with me now I decided to have a meal a day. Biscuit is showing his true puppy behaviout this...

It has absolutely chucked it down all day, proper stair rods and hubby woke full of a cold; so we decided not to go round the lake. Instead we have played outside with Biscuit, introduced him to our chickens; he was fascinated with them but when our cockeral crowed he hid behind my legs. He is...

I'm up very early this morning as the bloody cats woke me up yowling for their breakfast; do they not know that we turned the clocks back last weekend? Right, I have decided that I am starting today to have 1 meal a day. My losses over the past few weeks have been disappointing to say the...

We have done the 7 hour round trip journey today to collect Biscuit (10 month old puppy) he is adorable and has been a really good boy. The downside of today is that I have spent 7 hours in the car and so drunk very little and feel that I could eat for france. I won't but think I need to go and...

The new girl pup is going to be called Tia as in Tia Maria and we will see how the name suits her.

We are now officially ready for Biscuit and are looking forward to picking him up; tho not looking forward to the 6 hour round trip to get him. I had a Drs appointment today and he couldn't believe how much weight I had lost and in such a short time too. It was a real boost. However I think in...

Good morning everyone. Today feels like it could be a good day. Mind you Jimmy Choo, our cockeral woke me at 7am crowing away. He's not usually a morning singer and usually sings in the afternoon; but No, he decided to try a morning chorus for us. We have people coming to buy our treadmill today...

We have a shortlist of names now. We asked all our friends and family to give names and these were the top 5 names, so now we want people to vote for these names Gemma/Gem Grace Holly Lucy Tia (as in Tia Maria)

To be honest the weather this afternoon has been dreadful and rained, rained then rained some more. We managed to do most things but I didn't make my xmas cake; will defo do it tomorrow, fruit still soaking in brandy tho lol. I have made a conscious effort to drink water today and am up to 2...

Up relatively bright and early. I've got a few things to do today; I want to sew some covers for the hatch back part of the car to stop it getting dirty with 2 young dogs. I cut the pieces out yesterday. I need to go to the Drs for my repeat prescription, call at wool shop for more wool. Go to...

LOL love the ideas. keep em coming please x

I have to agree with RD but whatever you decide we will support and respect your decision. Good Luck x

more names still wanted please, keep em coming

here is a link to the boy we are collecting on saturday http://www.poorpaws.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/BG067.jpg and heres a pic of the baby girl pup we will get early dec. we need a name for her so please feel free to suggest names

you got me blubbing again, but it is beautiful x

We went to the rescue centre this morning and have picked a delightful little black girl puppy with grey feet and grey chest. Completely different from Elsa but very sweet and with character even at 4 weeks old. Mum was so placid and sweet which was good saying as she was a dumped dog. So we are...

We had a better night last night and have both managed to sleep, so don't feel quite like a zombie today. We cleared out the garage yesterday and put some big items up for sale like an electric woodburner type fire, leg magic exerciser and an electric treadmill. They were all just sat there...

Still finding it very difficult without our big girl and keep bursting into tears; my husband is exactly the same. We have been in touch with the charities and dog rescues tho now and they are actively looking for us. I feel absolutely washed out and thought that I would sleep as so exhausted...

thanks Emma, we would only ever consider taking a rescue dog/puppy as the refuges over here are bursting at the seams and it seems wrong to leave all those poor unloved dogs in cages thru no fault of their own. When we were in the UK I puppy walked for the guide dogs for the blind and loved...

thanks guys, we really have been thru the mill today but know we did the right thing. It's just that the whole place doesn't feel right. We originally said this morning that we would have a few months without a dog to grieve our girl; however this place is just crying out for the pitter patter...

We have just got back from the vets and have had to have our beautiful girl put to sleep. The vet thought that she possibly had a brain tumour and that is why the disease progressed as rapidly and was so poorly controlled as it was. So with a very sad heart we decided to let her die with some...

SH*T DAY I will try to explain later, but weigh-in was very disappointing, only lost 1lb

yes the vets here are fantastic and will see her whenever we want them too. She has had another fit and just settled down again. This is a really bad day for her and I fear status epilepticus

This afternoon has been mega stressful; so much for sunday chillaxin day! Our poor dog has had 4 epileptic fits; she had 3 in 25 mins so I gave her vallium to calm her, which did eventually work and she slept for an hour. Then she has had another one and is now sleeping this one off; we are on...

We finished all the cutting of the hedges yesterday afternoon and cleared up in the neighbours garden, but not yet cleared our side. Hubby has now declared that Sundays are from now on to be a day of rest. So we are having a leasurely brekkie whilst dh watches match of the day and I am on here...

Ali I love to be busy doing stuff. I was always worried when taking early retirement (at 45) that I would get bored so I made a point of making sure I had plenty to fill my days. Even when i am sitting watching TV, I am usually surfing the net finding new recipes, or researching something or...

I have always suffered with facial hair and as I get older there are more and more stronger hairs sprouting on my chin and top lip. So definately need to treat myself to a tidy up lol. Being in France everything shuts sunday, monday is also our towns closed day, so nothing open again and this...

Hi and welcome. You have done amazingly well in such a short time and should be so proud of your achievement. As for doing the food week; I am not doing it at all as I know that once I have eaten I would find it so difficult to go back to not eating again, so made the decision to continue...

I think its so important to find a weight that you can maintain and be happy at. At 12 stone I was a size 14 and felt good (but thought I wanted to be a size 12, which was ok but I just couldn't maintain that weight and eat, anything). I am 48 years old and 5'7 so a size 14 is something that I...

I have had a serious rethink tonight about my weight and have decided to reset my goal weight at 12 stones instead of 11. I found it extremely difficult to maintain my weight at 11 stones when I got down to that before and kept my weight stable around 12 stones for a long time. With that in mind...

well done, you must feel fantastic x

Warning food mentioned in this post! I'm loving the almost bony bits, just need a bit more covering removing from them lol. I ordered my next 2 months Exante the other day and they tried to deliver it today while we were out shopping, so they left a card to say they will try again tomorrow...

Good morning all. I'm feeling much more like my normal self and have a fun packed day planned. When I have finished admiring my collar bones and cheek bones we will get out to do some food shopping for dh. I would also like to buy some chunky knitting wool to make a hat that I found a pattern...

I am sooooo pleased to announce we have got our sky plus back, was only just bearable only having freeview for the last week and not being able to record programmes. Feeling much better and have now finished the back of my silver shrug, ready for crimbo. BUT I think it's going to be too big...

I don't measure every week as it gets disheartening if the tape measure doesn't show a loss; so maybe just measure yourself once a month; that's what I aim to do, but forgot and it was 5/6 weeks since I last measured. I am continuing to improve and have got my knitting out from last winter. I...

well done, makes all the deprivation worthwhile, keep up the good work x

you girls are doing so well, keep up the good work and I am sure that you will both have a lovely surprise when you step on those scales tomorrow. Good luck xxx

Poor you, chicken pox when an adult can be really nasty. I hope you don't get struck down too bad with it; but you know the drill drink lots, stay warm, plenty of calamine lotion and paracetamol and Ibuprofen. Hope you're soon feeling better, Oh and Happy Birthday for tomorrow xxx I am feeling...

well done x

fabulous loss, well done, bet you feel great x

Clare, yes I am staying strong, but feel like I could eat my own arm. I know I have some sort of flu-like virus (tho definately not full blown flu) I ache everywhere, thumping head, sore throat and feeling sorry for myself. I slept most of yesterday, but got up today and showered and have spent...

I am sure that thursday morning will have you delighted, what with your daughters birthday and a very good weight loss; good luck x

thanks Sherrie, I swear by my treats, they really do give me something to look forward to. Got up this morning at 9am:eek: I can't remember when I last slept that long. My throat feels a touch better but I still feel like a wrung out dishcloth. I think I will get myself showered and dressed...

OMG that is truly amazing, you must feel fabulous, well done x

dissapointed this week as only lost 2lbs and last week sts. It could be because I'm not drinking as much water at the moment as been so busy and also been doing a lot of manual work. So I think I am going to have to sit on my bum for a week and chugg water down like there's no tomorrow. But at...

brilliant loss, you are doing so well and you must be feeling proud of yourself too. keep it up xxxx

What a rotten day, it is blowing a gale, very cold and I feel dreadful. My throat feels like it is full of broken glass and I have earache. I got woke at 7 with the dog in the cat flap (again!!!), she has now broken it. I fed all the animals, made a drink to take back to bed and then weighed...

All plans changed at 11.45 this morning.The meal was changed to lunchtime so we went round there at 12. It wasn't as bad as I'd expected, I sat at one end of the table and took some thai chicken crisps with me which I ate during the main course. Our friends had not seen us for a few months and...

Hi Russian Doll, I remember you from way back when I did CD in 2006 when I was known as Big Dee. I lost 5 stones and regained it when I emigrated and head went into permanent holiday mode. So now living in France CD was not an option for me; and to be honest I am glad as I absolutely love the...

it is my weigh day tomorrow and I am going to measure myself as I havent been near a tape measure since the day I started Exante. So I am hoping to see a decent drop in numbers, especially after the manual work. The bloody dog was doing her trick again this morning with the cat flap. She...

please don't dispair and you are not alone with your sts. I didn't lose any weight in my 2nd week, lost week 3 & 4 then no loss again week 5. Sometimes it is just your body's way of playing catchup with the weight you have lost. I am happy with my total loss in the 5 weeks and you have done...

Hi and welcome. It definately sounds as though you are in the right frame of mind to do this, so I wish you lots of good luck and good losses.

Clare it's good to see that you have started your own diary thread. I really feel that it helps me, keeps my hands on the keyboard and out of my mouth. I have to keep busy or I could start thinking about food and wanting to eat. So I fill my day with as much as I can. Funnily enough tho I still...

Got woken again with the dog's head in the cat flap; why oh why do we have to have a stupid dog lol. It wasn't quite as early today and my DH got up and dealt with her. Our last lot of chestnut is being delivered here today so have to stack it; but got lots of long thin pieces that needs cutting...

Sherrie, it's great to see that you have started your own diary thread; I really feel that my ramblings help me to keep on track. I too am an ex CD having lost 5 stones on it. I went on to become a counsellor for CD and did it for 5 years and kept my weight pretty much in check for that time...

Hi peace dove, keep posting and good luck with your journey. xsherrie the best advice I can give you in the early days is to drink, drink and then drink some more; yes your bladder will behave like an untrained toddlers, but it will fill you up and keep you busy running to the loo. Secondly keep...

another gruelling day moving and stacking firewood and I am knackered. we then went to deliver some wood kindling for some elderly friends and returned in time to watch the celebrity master chef final. LOL and I fell asleep. Hubby had lit the woodburner and I was cosy and warm and ended up...

xSherrie I am so glad you are finding my ramblings inspirational and I hope that you do well on this diet. It really does change your life dramatically and even more importantly quickly; so Good Luck xxx We were woke at 6 am this morning with our stupid dog. She had got her head stuck in the...

we have been up to our friends farm this morning as we had 2 wagon loads of chestnut delivered there in 2 metre lengths and needed to cut it up on the table saw there. We got stuck in and it took us 4 hours to sort it into 3 piles, one of 2 metre boards we can utilise to make things with, one...

thanks guys for your support; btw my friend has not lost any weight, just been shopping in uk for clothes. anyway moan time over. I didn't do my clothes sorting this afternoon as a huge pile of ironing appeared from somewhere, obviously the ironing fairy has been on strike lol. So instead I...

Fantastic sooz keep it up girl; I had another sts but think not enough water and no toilet visit was the cause so need to get all that sorted and hoping for a good loss next weigh-in xxx

Up and about early this morning and horrible weather, was cold and rainy (but we will have the sun back by weekend) I was debating whether to cancel my market trip when the rain stopped and I saw a bit of blue sky, so I decided to carry on (I wanted to see my friends reaction to my weight loss)...

We have not yet got back into our normal routine, so no lake walk this morning. We were up and out to do the shopping this morning and buy some nice bits for our bedroom and new coasters to put on our new ikea tables; so pleasant shopping really. This afternoon we did an autumn clean and I have...

Sooz you are doing really well, keep it up. I havent lost anything this week, but its onwards and downwards xxx

Just a quickie to let you know my weigh-in results; have stayed the same this week, but then I did go off my mum's scales last week, so I am not worried at all. Plus (this may be too much info for some people, but I am always very honest) I have not been to the toilet for almost 9 days now, so...

is home, knackered and has got no sky, the box aint orking so it looks like a dvd tonight and bed early. Will fill you in tomorrow with all my news, updates and weigh in.

right, we are up showered, dressed and ready. we just need to pack the bags and load the car, then we are off. So I won't be online now until sunday afternoon. I will be good tho on the diet, I have come this far and been good so no cheating now. See you all when I am back home; I will wave to...