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No no, this is your thread for your great achievement! Take it back now! :D

TYVM Meike :)

I started my new lifestyle in October of 2009 :)

And would there be any chance of a crash course on how to use one? :rolleyes: Or even an internet link... anyone? :)

Is a slow cooker the same as a pressure cooker? I bought a pressure cooker way back ages ago and only ever use it as a big pot for soup and I have never cooked anything with the lid on it... probably because I am scared of it! :(

Brilliant result! When I lost my first stone I found it was a real motivator to carry on when you see that WW really does work. At 1 stone off it still felt like a very daunting challenge to lose another 8 stone or so, but now that I am over 4 stone down and just about half way through my...

Just let me know exactly what you want and I'll muster something up

Justifyng statement - I know I won't get any fatter, I have reached the fattest I'll ever be! Motivating statement - WHY am I doing this, and WHY did I start on this journey? Honesty statement - I am proud of what I have achieved so far! Positive statement - I knew I could do it and I feel so...

4lbs off this week for me. It was about time I got serious again about this journey! bazzmajor - 6lbs beccabottle - 6lbs bikerKitty - 7lbs Caroline18 - 7lbs chipbutty - 7lb chocolateyClare - 8lbs cindersmcphee - 7lbs Cupcakekatie -5lbs DopeyAngel - 6lbs Elkay - 4lbs G-man - 8lbs - Lost 4lbs -...

Happy to report a further 4lbs off since my last post! This brings me to over 20% lost now and what could be a record weekly loss for me at 5lbs! I also have just 1lb to go to reach my half way mark! Can't describe how good this feels, never thought I would get this far, so soon. Thanks to you...

Another day.... hi folks, sorry once again for my negativity yesterday. I know I can't suffer from totm like most on here but I had a very stressful day yesterday in my personal life and regret taking that out on my fellow minis! Hope we can still be frineds! :) On another note... a fyrther...

I apologise if I have offended or annoyed anyone on this thread. I am also entitled to my opinions, even if there are those who don't appreciate my point of view. :(

All I merely did was make a suggestion, as no-one else was coming up with anything. It was just that... a suggestion!!!! No-one said anyone had to do it! I'll go back to reading and not posting as that would seem like the sensible thing to do at this point. TTFN :giveup:

Jesus! I get crucified for making a suggestion whilst there was no-one else making any suggestions or even considering any kind of team challenge. If your ideas of being in a team are to just sit and congratulate eachother on your weekly losses then why not just do that in each individuals'...

I dunno... suppose we could see who loses the most in the month of April in our team. Everyone would have to state their current weight and then update every week or something. Just a suggestion :sigh:

Im not up on the JUDD plan, but as I said, with Wendy you still consume the correct amount of points over the week, you just have some low days and some high days. For example, yesterday I had 27 points and today is 42! My usual daily allowance is 30 points per day but I will still only have 210...

Any suggestions for the actual challenge then? :confused:

Right enough of this faffing about. This is supposed to be a team sport so who wants to set us all an April challenge?

Thanks Linz... but why do I now picture you looking like Jimmy Crankie? :D

Another lb off for me to finish March, but still didn't meet my target this month :( Auburn - 5lbs lost 2lb Babooshka - 7 lbs - lost 4lbs Bear1982 - 7lbs -3.5 lbs lost 3.5 to go (I think I yo yoed a lot!) beccabottle - 6lbs - 8lbs lost! Berryred -8lbs -5.5 lbs lost(2.5lb to go) Bikerkitty-...

Hi Margaret. It's a plan that someone once did to kick start their losses again after a plateau. You basically have the same amount of points over the week but you have high and low days. If you want more info just pm me. Can I just add, before the WW police come chasing me again, that this...

I am doing wendy this week and today I have 16 points left to use up before bedtime... any suggestions as to what I can have for dinner? Don't have to use the whole 16 for dinner though, a wee cup of tea and a snack is always nice for supper too :D

I tend to "wii" a lot these days too... what with 2 litres of water a day, it's no surprise! :D

Ok, I know I didn't make my goal for March, but that's another story. I'm going for 8lbs for April... wish me luck! :D beccabottle - 6lbs bikerKitty - 7lbs Caroline18 - 7lbs chipbutty - 7lb chocolateyClare - 8lbs cindersmcphee - 7lbs Cupcakekatie -3lbs DopeyAngel - 6lbs Elkay - 4lbs...

Even though you are in denial Nikki, you know rightly that you inspire us all on here. Not only with your excellent losses but your sense of humour and some of the things you come off with are priceless and make me laugh out loud a lot. 'nuff said! :D

Your support is always appreciated Irene, thank you. :)

Thanks Stephen, this honestly made me smile. Good to know you're still keeping an eye on the rest of us, since you are now just a skiiny malinky yourself! :D

Aw thanks Kalls, imagine... 4 stone down and still not even halfway yet!! But I'll get there! Absolutley loving some of your recipes on here, I am going to give some of them a go and maybe boost my weekly losses a bit more than 1lb a week! :D

Thanks Nikster... you, in yourself, are an inspiration to me. Might even try the "no bread" routine next week!

Aww thanks for your concern. Poor me cant take off work, too much to do ffs! :(

You're too kind Jane, :D thanks for your support along the way though

Well, had to go to the docs today as I have had this flu thing for over a week now. Turns out I have a chest infection so hopefully the 'biotics will clear it up for me in the next few days. The good news is the doc asked me to step on the scales for a weight check and as of today, even though...

LPOC, your points for Wendie should be... day 1 - 17 day 2 - 22 day 3 - 18 day 4 - 33 day 5 - 17 day 6 - 21 day 7 - 19 Hope this helps

Bad couple of weeks... went off plan quite a bit, but delighted I still got a little 1lb off this week. Better to come from me I promise!

Happy to report a 1lb loss even after the terrible week I have had! Happy times! :D

Just 1lb off.. first monthly challenge I haven't achieved :mad: Will do better in April! Auburn - 5lbs lost 2lb Babooshka - 7 lbs - lost4lbs Bear1982 - 3.5 off 7lbs - 3.5 to go (I think I yo yoed a lot!) beccabottle - 6lbs - week 1 -2.5 lbs.. week 3 - 0.5lbs.. week 4 -1lb. 2lbs to go! Berryred...

Are these packet breadcrumbs or do you make them yourself?

Hello ladies.. I think I have got over my wee blip about getting motivated enough to come on here and annoy you all (Yay!) But... I'm a little off the pace with my weight loss as last week was very bad emotionally for me (see my diary) so while I'm gonna be here in spirit and posting I will have...

The bloody meeting was called off at the last minute! Will be re-arranged for a later date.

<<Blows cobwebs off diary>> <<Cough!>> Anyhow, just thought I'd give a brief update today, as it is a very big day regarding the future of my grandson. As some of you may know already, my wee grnadson has been staying with us now since the end of January. I wont go into details about why he...

No offence taken ;) Where does the iPhone fail in your opinion?

I had the Curve 8900, which I was pleased with. Only had it for 6 months though until the iPhone came out.

Ironically I switched from a Blackberry to the iPhone. It's all down to persoanla preference though. One man's meat is another man's poison springs to mind :)

iPhone Loyal here! :D Best phone I've ever had tbh. I took out a new contract when Orange got the iPhone and am currently paying my other contract too. I bought out the wife's contract as she wanted to keep her existing number (I wasn't that bothered). iPhone is the way to go Meike!

KFC Krushem points please? (I promise it isn't for me!;))

1lb off for me this week. Auburn - 5lbs lost 2lb Babooshka - 7 lbs - lost4lbs Bear1982 - 7lbs - lost 1 - 6.5 to go (gained 0.5) beccabottle - 6lbs - week 1 -2.5 lbs..3.5lbs to go Berryred -8lbs Bikerkitty- 8lbs bikinibod - 10lbs boleyna - 8 lbs Clareyh - 10lbs CupCakeKatie -7lbs -1lb 6 to go...

Just a little 1lb off for me, which is a heck of an achievement considering the personal trauma I am going through right now! :( Well done team members on your losses!

Thats what I do... drink 4 pints per day.

Well done Nikki on not gaining! STS isn't as bad as people think. Well done you for keeping yourself motivated! I didn't realise that your target date was almost the same as mine! Won't we be a couple of skinny malinkies by then? :D Absolutely loving DA's sausage comparisons! :D

Yes Shabba but the Wendy plan is designed just for one week, not a long term plan. I have done Wendy and it has kick started my losses again. I say everyone to their own and just because WW don't endorse the Wendy plan, doesn't mean it is wrong. Surely we are all adults on here and responsible...

Had ww chilli con carne sauce with extra lean mince and basmati rice for lunch. 6½ points it was. Very nice too if I may say so myself :) Tonight is WW chips (cooked in Actifry) with TLC chicken in tomato and basil sauce and some kind of free veg. Oh and breakfast was 3 rounds of bacon sarnies.

Agreed! ;)

Noooo, I'm not telling you. Every time I mention her on here the WW police come along and give me a hard time lol

I live in Carrickfergus now, but lived in Downpatrick and Ballynahinch for quite a bit of my younger days. Have a lot of family in Downpatrick still.

As you know I gained one week then sts the next week and I was devastated to say the least. Somehow I even felt cheated lol I took drastic action and done Wendy for a week which got me going again. There's nothing like jumping on those scales and having a loss and updating your ticker etc and...

Dont panic, it looks like it isnt pointed so drink it till your heart's content :D

Great idea this, but I won't take part, as I already consume my 2 litres per day. Good luck to you all and great banner idea for the sigs;)

I am so lucky as I said, we have Ballygowan spring water available here in the office. I definitely couldn't drink normal tap water in any amount. I sympathise with anyone who has to do that and can understand the reluctance to drink it on it's own. A taste of squash should make it easier, so go...

Good girl DA! From what I'm reading you can consume copious amounts of voddie when you want to! ;) Not sure about the squash, you'd have to point it.

For the first couple of weeks I was running to the loo every 10 minutes from what I can remember, but it has evened itself out now. I still lose the water but more in a 'less frequency, more quantity" kind of way :D

Well done Kalls, I am very impressed!

Just thought I'd post this today. I cannot promote water drinking enough right now! Before I started my new lifestyle, yes all those 53lbs ago, I would never ever have considered drinking water, not even if you paid me! At that time, the missus was buying 5 litre bottles of spring water like it...

Fanks Kalls, hope the leg sorts itself out for you.

I'm with bikini on this one. Bacon sarnie for 2½ points, where would you get it? Kingsmill 50/50 crustless loyal :D

I'm up for any challenges that you want to throw at me.

Thanking you very much miss Zoe ;)

Thanks to everyone for all their kind comments. Today was a big test for me. On a good day like today we like nothing better than to take a drive along the Antrim coast and just chill out after a busy week at work. It kind of re-charges the batteries for us. Anyhow, it is kind of traditional...

Yeah, what Meike says! :D

3 of my favourites... WW malt loaf is lovely at 1pt a slice. TLC prawn cocktail 3.5pts WW Tomato Soup 1pt

2lbs off for me this week. Auburn - 5lbs lost 1lb Babooshka - 7 lbs - lost4lbs Bear1982 - 7lbs +0.5lb 7.5lbs to go!:cry: beccabottle - 6lbs - week 1 -2.5 lbs..3.5lbs to go Bikerkitty- 8lbs bikinibod - 10lbs boleyna - 8 lbs Clareyh - 10lbs CupCakeKatie -7lbs Cupovtay - 7lb = 2lb lost 5 to go...

Tyvm Kalls xxx Nice dinner pic btw! ;)

Of course I did, but I aint going to admit it! :D

Thanks Dopey! 400 sausages huh? That is an achievement! :D I am happy to report another 2lbs off this week which brings me into the 16stone somethings and also drops me down a point in my allowance which I am happy to adjust to. Just another 4lbs to get off before St Patrick's Day (17th March)...

2lbs off this week, slow and steady, that's the name of my game :D Well done all you other slaters on your losses this week. Keep up the good work!

1lb on is no bother to you Stephen. We all know you'll bounce back with a vengeance. Twice in 22 weeks is some record my friend, well done you. Have always been curious about this cous-cous you keep eating. I imagine you get it from tesco? Have looked a few times but not sure of the points on...

Ummmm nope! :D

Just letting you all know I have set myself a little mini challenge. I want to have 4 stone in total off (another 5lbs) by St Patrick's Day (17th March... yes this year Nikki!!:D). Will keep you all informed of my progress. Anyone wanna join me? Anyone with Irish roots in here at all?

Thanks Lis, I still haven't reached half way in my journey yet though. I am determined to get to goal by Christmas Day though, this lot on here would never let me live it down if I don't :D I know they mean well though lol

On a really good note.... last night I tried on my Berghaus jacket that I bought a while back and was only able to wear it a handful of times cos I gained some weight. Well, it fits like a glove! I'm delighted, it cost nearly 200 quid and now at last I can get the wear out of it! The missus had...

Oh just typical Kat Slater, trying to take some of my credit?!!? :D:D:D Were you really away some place? :D

Aww thanks OneDay, I really feel great about my new lifestyle now, although for long enough I didn't believe in myself, but now that I can see results, it just spurs me on even more.

Thanks for your nice comments Helen. Yeah duuno whats going on with the ties lol, perhaps I'll wear a kipper tie next time... just for you! :D

Thanks Linz, you're not doing so bad yourself there girl! If people won't recognise me does that mean I won't have to run and hide from anyone anymore? :D

Thanks Meike for your encouragement, it means a lot to me.

Thanks Kalls, but really I'm not doing any more or any less than everyone else on here. I so want to have my 4stone off for St Patrick's day though, so fingers crossed.

No, me neither.

Back? Why, were you away some place? Can't say that I noticed tbh! :D

Sure if you need a hand give me a shout ;)

Thanks Elegant. I made it myself in photoshop. That probably doesn't help much does it? :rolleyes:

Hi Valerie, thanks for you nice comment. If ever you feel the need to ask me anything just post away in here and I'll help where I can. Well done on your losses so far!

Again, thanks to you Jane. You have been a burning flame for me, especially in my early weeks, and your help was invaluable, even just to keep me motivated was all it needed sometimes. :)

Thank you so much for your kind words Katie, I really appreciate your feedback. I certainly haven't put this pic up to get praised (although it is nice when others comment on the difference) but more so to inspire others who maybe find it hard at times, as I do myself. I have been through the...

Thanks Stephen, but as already stated elsewhere, you are one of my main inspirations on here, and without your posts I don't know if I would have made it through to where I am now. :)

Although I'm not a very photogenic person and hate any pictures of myself, I thought I would post this picture on my diary for a limited time anyway, just to let people who are starting off see that WW does make a difference.

50/50 Crustless bread is ½pt per slice. I have been eating this since I started WW, although not always the easiest thing to get without going to local supermarket.

Well done on all the losses so far! Do I still have to be Charlie Slater or can I be Sean? :D

I'm down for half a stone off for March. That was my goal for February and luckily I achieved it :) In total I have another 5 stone to lose by the end of the year, so if I can keep to 7lbs per month I should just about make my goal weight for Christmas Day (fingers crossed) Have we any team...

Indian is probably one of the worst meals regarding points. I love Tikka Masala but hate the thought of the points values. Tikka Masala is 21pts and a Pilau Rice is 12pts!! :(

Does that make me Charlie? :cry:

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ This post needs to be followed up with pictures!! :D

OK here goes. I know a few of you already know me, or know of me, but for the benefit of those who don’t, here’s a brief profile of who I am, where I’ve come from and where I want to be. My name is Gerry and I live near Belfast, Northern Ireland. I work for an Aloe Vera based health &...

Well done Katie! I always say a STS is as good as a loss because it still keeps you motivated and on track. Keep up the good work

Sorry folks I have been transferred to another team. Good luck with your challenges and losses. - Gerry

Thanks so much for letting my transfer go through Meike, I won't let you down and will be the best team member you ever had! :D

Hey Linz, you've been doing a really great job yourself missus! I remember you joining and you have achieved such a lot in your short time here. I may not always post on people's diaries but I still read them. I never in a million years thought that I would inspire anyone to lose weight and to...

Cheers Stephen, but there's no doubting the fact that when I first came across minimins yours was one of the first stories I read and I was inspired by you! You have continued to inpsire me throughout my journey and its the likes of you and many others on here that help me to make it through the...

50lbs off!! (well 51 actually). I really feel that I have achieved something by reaching this milestone. When I started way back in October last year, I never dreamed that I would get this far and the good thing is that regardless of personal problems right now, I am still as motivated as day 1...

Hi Linz, thanks for the encouragement. I'm still battling with coping with personal stuff in my life but trying to get back on here and be my usual self, which probably annoys the hell out of most of you :D

Another 2lbs off for me this week which brings me to my goal of half a stone for February, which once again I am chuffed about. Well done everyone on your losses for this month :) Irene 4 lbs wantmybikinibody 6 lbs WK1-3lb Gerry 7lbs -7lbs RecoveringChocaholic 6lbs -3.5lbs (2.5lbs to go)...

2lbs off for me this week. As long as I am losing, I'm happy. About to drop down a point in my daily allowance, so am going to drop it now in anticipation of another loss next week. Next week I could well be 16 stone something (probably 16st 13lbs :D) but I can't remember the last time I was in...

I bet Nikki blackballs me though lol

I've just put in a transfer request so fingers crossed although it's outside the transfer window so it may not happen. If I am successful I promise I'll behave and will do my best for the team and Katie, I swear, I wont mention f***s :)

Swap? I wasn't given an option to choose in the first place, but yes I would swap if given the option. Now why would I want to slate Nikki? :D I think I have been good to a lot of this team and they have also kept me motivated includubg yourself Kally, but then maybe MyCar wouldnt take me in :D

Surely, I should have been in this team? No? :(

This isn't fair... why do we get a skinny guy as our leader? :D;)

Any of these any good? Biggest Losers Lightweights Starvin' Marvins Waist Managers Light Choices Fat Lot of Good Going Going Gone! Less is More

No Rach I'm just kidding. I appreciate all the hard work you guys put in.

Know it well Stephen, but the day before you arrive is always the best when there is lorry after lorry making deliveries to the store in preparation for you guys arriving. :D

I could try harder to offend you if you want missus :D

Well done Katie... but I really must get your recipes because I haven't tried any of them although they sound and look absolutely delicious. :)

Hmm, I'm gonna start my own team at this rate :D Who's in?

Hey guys thank you all so much for your support and kind words and I didn't mean to upset you all. Maybe I have been used to using the odd 3lbs a week so in my update I was just saying..."just another 3 lbs.." I am well pleased at 3lbs and I know most people would be delighted with it too. No...

Weight watchers has been really good for me. Plenty of advice on here too. I've lost 3½ stone on WW since October so I guess that says something :)

Just another 3lbs off for me this week, bringing my total loss now to 3½ stone since October. Thank you Weight Watchers and thank you my friends here on minimins!

I'll have a go at another 7lbs for March... Irene - 4 lbs valerie11 - 8 lbs RecoveringChocaholic -6lbs Bikerkitty-8lbs Wantmybikinibody-4lbs Gerry - 7lbs

Further 3lbs off for me this week... Irene 4 lbs wantmybikinibody 6 lbs WK1-3lb Gerry 7lbs -5lbs RecoveringChocaholic 6lbs -3.5lbs (2.5lbs to go) Crazybecky 5lbs (sts) vodaka999 8lbs wk1 - 4lbs Auburn 6lbs - Wk1 +2 | Wk2 -3 | Wk3 -1 = -2 in total, 4 to go! BazzMajor 7lbs Elkay 6lbs...

You mean things to see or the best place to stay? Depends what kind of holiday you are planning. Chilled out or party animal style lol

I live in the north but travel to Dublin once a month with work. let me know if you need any info, I'll help you out if I can.

Which part are you visiting?

Excellent news Stephen. Way to go mate!

Ireland is an amazing place to live and I love it. I wouldn't swap it for the worl tbh. Thanks for the kind words about my loss etc. I ain't doing anything special just being me. It has all been with WW although I do take a couple of supplements which I have been banned from mentioning on here...

As if you need anyone to keep you on your toes Jane! :D

Hi Jane, good morning to you too missus. Let's just say the world has been kinder in the past but I am slowly but surely working through things and there definitely is light at the end of the tunnel. Hope you're having a fantastic day yourself and that you're still as a big a loser as you've...

Hey Stephy, welcome to my humble abode on board the good ship Minimins. You are more then welcome in here anytime. Thanks for dropping by :)

Thanks Jane, HVD btw! Hope you got treated real well and that you wear something pretty for him today! :D

Good luck, I'll keep an eye on your diary

You can do it Linz, I know you can! ;)

No, no honestly, accept my judgement on this one :D

I promise you... you wouldn't! :(

Thanks Nikki, it was your threat that did it :D Just tried the Wii Dance thingy, jesus even the warmup got me knackered... first real exercise of the year though so I'm not surprised lol Can twait to hit the clubs now with my new dance moves ;)

At last... losing again! 2lbs off for me February Challenge Irene 4 lbs wantmybikinibody 6 lbs WK1-3lb Gerry 7lbs -2lbs RecoveringChocaholic 6lbs -3.5lbs (2.5lbs to go) Crazybecky 5lbs vodaka999 8lbs wk1 - 4lbs Auburn 6lbs - Wk1 +2 | Wk2 -3 = -1 in total, 5 to go! BazzMajor 7lbs Elkay 6lbs...

As some of you may know I had kind of plateau'd over the past few weeks and it was really frustrating but I have managed a wee cheeky 2lbs off this week so hopefully things have started again. Happy times

Yay, I know you all thought it would never happen... but yes..I have finally made Nikki speechless!

Thats not me, I'm hiding behind the wallpaper! :D

She's all talk babs, really she is! :D (runs and hides before Nikki reads this)

Yay! Come on you reds. Well done on your brilliant loss so far. I've lost just over 3 stone so far and have plateau'd a little over the past 2 weeks, but I'm hanging on in there. WW loyal! :D

Cherry tomatoes is mine, never ate them in such abundance before

Thats just cos your an old doll lol

WW Malt Loaf is my new best find. I'm loving it at 1pt a slice :D That is all.

Hey lass, pop by anytime, you are more than welcome! I hope that's the red side of Liverpool you're from though. Keep me posted on your progress - Gerry

If you're making your own we want to see pictures :D

Good thread... hadn't really thought about it tbh. Will probably go with the ready made variety, easier to point. What am I giving up? Ummm, yes I'm going to go for chocolate too, but am also going to promise to exercise for each day of lent since I haven't done any exercise in 2010 yet :eek:

Apple Waffle Crunch 11.5 Brownie Obsession, to share (½) 8.5 Chocolate Fudge Fixation 12.5 Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake 10.5 Popcorn Brownie Sundae, to share (½) 11 Triple Temptation, to share (½) 7.5

Friday's fries are 6.5pts per portion... and the chicken fingers are 16 on their own without fries

You're welcome. What other apps do you have that might be of interest?

Go to options and then choose "Half" in Points Rounding Reference ;)

PointsCalcLite is the one I use and think it's great. You can set it to round to halves which does away with the 3.7 thing. Is iTracker better do you think?

Here here starlight! Maybe when I have lost 9 stone I'll get my story in there and I'll tell them just that! :D

I can send you the formula for Wendie if you want which works out what points you need to take each day. PM me your email address and I'll send it when I get home.

You know Dopey, I might just try the first one, tyvm :)

Puggs mate, you can be anything you want since you're such an inspiration to us all. You have the key to the city in my book matey ;)

What are you saying Kalls? You implying that I need to have a loss this week or I'll be getting fatter?:D

No, you can be Very Old Spice though if you want :D

I feel like this about all success stories. To see what others have achieved gives me the courage and determination to stay focused on my goals. The fact that I am certainly not the fattest person in the world trying to lose weight and others with far bigger challenges have succeeded convinces...

yeah I was on Crackberry too and loved the Curve... but imo the iPhone wins hands down, for the app alone. If it helps I also struggled to get anything worthwhile to help with my WW for the Blackberry. Suppose I was lucky.. I got 200 quid for mine on a well known auction site. :D

When times get tough (and they have been tough for me lately) I kind of lost my way a bit and I find that the best way to keep focused is to re-visit your WHY when you feel like binging or giving up. Remind yourself WHY you want/need to lose weight and keep that in your thoughts every day. When...

Think I am going to try lamb steaks with my mash and roasted veg tonight as a change from my usual chicken. Have roughly pointed the lamb and I don't think it comes out too bad points wise. Who knows, I may even post a picture of it if I get time. Should I try the suggested roasted butternut...

A new Sainsbury's has just opened near me and I was wondering if anyone on here has found any gems in their own healthy options line that can fit into the WW plan?

iPhone loyal here. Had a Blackberry Curve for 6 months but it isn't a patch on the iPhone. Have a great app for working out my points and storing point values for food. Make the move now, you know you want to! :D

I gained 1lb this week and feel I have plateau'd a little bit, so from today I am doing Wendie for a week to see if that kick starts it again for me. For example, today instead of my normal 31 points I will only have 28, then tomorrow will be 31, then it varies over the week but ultimately I...

Who's gonna be Mixed Spice and Chinese 5 Spice then?

<~ standing in line waiting to be picked!

Anyone?

I think you's are scared to go in chat now :D

Thats what I thought :D Now I have a challenge to see what lengths I must go to to make you unforgiving :D

You still talking to me after last night then? :D

I'm feeling great and cant wait to get back into that chatroom tonight

Morning Meike! :D

yeah as I said, I could have been mistaken, thanks for checking for me though. :)

Cheese on toast... whats the best value for points option. I pointed lowlow cheese slices earlier in Tesco's and they were like 4.5 points each, but I could have read the values wrong. What cheese do you use?

I definitely think the one I bought recently was the up to date version. I got it in Easons if that helps.

The reason that WW is a success for me is that it has helped me to make a whole lifestyle change and got me to re-think what I eat, portion sizes etc. Imho quick weight loss diets aren't sustainable for most people when they start to try to eat normally again, although I know there are some...

Hey Mummy, you have already proved to yourself that you can do it by your very impressive 2½ stone loss. We all get times when we dont feel motivated but it's then that you have to dig deep and re-visit your WHY, You know, the reason why you are trying to lose weight in the first place. Look...

Hi Olivia, well done you on starting WW today! You know yourself that's the first step towards a better you! I'm not sure about being anyone's diet buddy but on here if there's anything I can do to help you, just give me a shout. Have a read through my diary and if you find anything there that...

All information about Forever Lean and Forever Garcinia has now been removed as apparently I am in breach of Minimins rules. Please do not ever ask me about these products or any thing that I may use to help with my weight loss. Thank you!

Forever Lean & Forever Garcinia... no gimmicks, just results! ;)

Thanks Jane, things are getting slightly better for us all but this week there will be some big decisions made, I just hope they go the way I want them to.

I am the MASTER.... end of! :D

See Nikki, just follow my advice and you'll do ok at this weight loss thing :D

I measure myself every month and it is amazing when you add the lost inches up how good it feels. I also use the "clothes fit a bit better" benchmark too. Since starting I have lost 4 inches of my waist and at least 1½ inches of my neck together with losses on my hips and thighs. Funny though...

I think one of the important things whilst on WW is to try to enjoy your food. The options for meals are endless and after a few weeks you will get to know what suits you, both points wise and also your taste, and how filling each meal is. At this stage I know off hand point values for most of...

Thanks for your encouragement guys, you don't know how much it means to me!

Hey Cookie, some really good ideas there. Some of them I already use myself but have taken note of the others. Who ever said this weight loss thing is hard, huh? :D

Ok then.... Nikki, you are going to succeed with your weight loss and turn it around and become the person you want to be! You better believe it!

Hi all, firstly... thanks to all of you for your kind messages and for the huge support you have shown me privately (you know who you are!) I am slowly working through my challenges in my private life and will get there, I promise! 3lbs off this week though. I am delighted with that, bringing...

A further 3lbs off bringing my total in January to a very healthy 10lbs off! Irene - 4 lb Fuzzy23 - 4lb - wk 1=sts,wk 2=2 lbs off Gerry - 5lb -10lbs off Busybee - 6lb Gemma1986 - 4lbs Smirky - 5lbs - 2lbs off - 3lbs to go, -2 lbs ... missed target by 1lb!! (4lbs lost in total) Elkay - 5lbs -...

They look delish Nikki, now you gonna believe me? :D

Usual brekkie for me is 3 turkey rashers & 2 crustless bread with very light flora for 2.5 points

Why is an Australian working in an Indian takeaway? :D

Well is hand delivered out of the question? :D

I just put all my dirty plates in the wardrobe upstairs! :D

Well my recipe states "Mediterranean Veg Mix", so any deviation from that must be hoachin'! :D

Yep, they're bogging too. Kind of in the same category as Schwartz Spanish veg mix! :D My favourite is the little carrot cakes from WW that are 1 pt each.

Hey Nik, nothing better than grey rice to keep you motivated huh? :D Your curry looks lovely, may I have the recipe please? :)

Yeah, but the spanish one is bogging! FFS all the veg are free surely you can't begrudge me 1.5pts for my mix! :D Btw, guess what I had for dinner tonight?? :rolleyes:

Lets see these pics then Nik :)

Hi Dopey, I'm so pleased that you tried it! Imho not enough people on here have tried it as it is absolutely delish! I will add butternut squash in and see what it's like. I have had this dinner twice already this week and am looking forward to having at again! :D

Hi guys Sorry I haven't been posting over the past few days but I am facing some very serious family challenges with my daughter which could have extremely terrifying circumstances so I have to concentrate all my efforts on that for now. I'm struggling to be my cheery self so rather than show...

Yes I'm there this month again Irene! I'm going for another 7lbs this month. February Challenge Irene 4 lbs wantmybikinibody 6 lbs Gerry 7lbs

Not sure about the rest but 30g of chicken breast is ½ a point (obviously without the skin!)

Thanks for your support Jane, it certainly helps coming from old hand like you! :D I'm not so sure about the "young man" bit though. Next birthday will see me hit 43!!!

Shock! Horror! :eek: I STS this week and tbh I'm not a bit surprised! Still no exercise been done and I think last weeks trip to Dublin put me back some what, with the trip to TGI Friday's, the several Magner's Pear cider consumed, the cooked breakfast on the Saturday morning and the delightful...

What??? And you didn't even take a picture of it? :D Dont worry about it, draw a line and start again in the morning. :)

Cherry tomatoes and Hartleys sugar free jellies are both zero point snacks that are quite nice to eat and won't add to your points total. Also as previously said, 2 litres of water a day is a must to keep you feeling filled up. A lot of the time for lunch I will have a ww tomato soup which is...

Good morning missus Jane! And what a wonderful morning it is!

Really Nicki, I promise you, you don't!!:cry:

Oh yeah forgot to say... I bought that Wii Dance thing today. Am going tomorrow to get my leotard and leg warmers... who wants to see the video of my first routine when I do it? :D

Yeah Nikki, who would have thought it eh? Btw thanks for picking the bit where it had a spelling mistake!! :D

9.5 pts for that little lot and it was so enjoyable mmmm

As promised...

We want pictures too Babs :D If you cant find it I could always post you some :D I'm now deliberating whether to make this tonight myself now or not. :)

My fav snack (if you can call it a snack at 3.5pts!) is Tesco Light Choices prawn cocktail. I just love them

Hey Jane, can you post me one of these please. I love prawns :D

They're yummy! I get a red pepper, a green pepper, a yellow pepper, two red onions, a handfull of cherry toms and a handful of baton carrots. Line a bowl with a couple of squirts of fry light then mix the veg with Schwartz Mediterranean Veg mix (1.5pts). Put in a roasting tin and roast in top of...

Hehehe. I'd simply put on it "Return to sender" :D

If its all the same how come it's 6 points for a pint of ONE milk yet only 4 for a pint of semi-skimmed?

Please Babs, call me Gerry. That OBID looks like some kind of STI :sigh: :D

That's good, if nothing else it will keep me amused :D I'll put up pics of my roasted veg that I have some nights. The plate is stacked so high it's unbelievable.

No can't say I have but I'll look up google when I get home and read up all about it :D

No no, you're not meant to do anything, but it would be funny to see the state of your omelette lol

Mmmmm, I love fish fingers. This is turning out to be a good day for me for learning of new things to eat and getting their point values. Tyvm

I always have my turkey and ham on wheat bread with no sauce or cheese and it'll be 4 points. the sauces are the killer!

What Cup! No pictures of it?

I can send you my yolks if you want babs :D

WW is the only programme I have ever followed and I only started that in October of last year. I can't believe how easy I have found it and as I have said numerous times before I am really enjoyng my food these days! WW loyal :cool:

Just got a nice surprise. Normal pay day is the 26th of the month but our finance guy just came and gave me my pay slip and told me we were paid today... "because January is such a long month!" Awww, bless him :) Happy times! :D:D:D

Same as I wouldn't know what to do with 23 points Stephen, but I'm sure when I get there I'll work it out :D

Thanks Babs that's my breakfast sorted for tomorrow now and on Sunday I'll try the omelette with 1 full egg and compare

If i only use 1 or 2 sprays I don't point it, maybe that's wrong but it hasn't done me any harm so far

Tbh Rach, they are convenient and don't taste too bad. When you have as many points as me to use in a day (31) then a wee 5 points is nothing :)

Should be just 1.5pts for the whole egg the rest is free

Tbh Cup, I only ever drink it in the odd cup of tea. On semi skimmed and before I started on WW I would have enjoyed a glass of milk with my meals sometimes but haven't ventured to have a glass of ONE as to me it reminds of just coloured water. It looks like I'll be going back to semi-skimmed...

Hiya Nic, thanks for your very quick reply. I suppose with the one full egg it doesnt seem as bad and if I point that in then it would be fine. What does it taste like? And don't be saying it's lovely just because you were the one that cooked it :D If it is as good as you say it is then maybe...

I'm probably not in any position of authority, but as far as I am concerned you can come back as many times as you want to :) As always we are all here to help and maybe you just posted at a bad time when everyone was busy and not using the board. Keep me posted on your progress and if I can...

Are these as vile tasting as they sound? I have always liked "ordinary" omelettes but have never ventured as far as an egg white one. What are your favourite ingredients to put them in them, with point values of course? This could open up a whole new world for me :)

Back to work today so normal work day breakfast to get the day rolling.... Breakfast: 3 Turkey Rashers, 2 toast, very light flora, squirt of ketchup (2.5pts) Lunch (will be): Feasters Chicken burger (5pts), TLC Prawn cocktail (3.5pts) Snacks: 2 finger KitKat (2pts) Drinks: Cup of...

You mean you don't????:eek::eek::eek::eek:

Hi Laura As Bikini said at least you didn't gain. Most of us are trying to lose becasue we probably gain weight every week of our lives so for you to have stopped that and actually lost some, albeit a small amount, you have totally reversed the whole cycle and things can only get better from...

Just look at the pictures then like I do! :D

Yeah it's nearly as bad as Red Bull! :p