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  1. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    You should be happy sweetie, you've changed so much :) fingers crossed the tum shrinks with S&S. Works really good, very busy which I love but bosses are fab - very understanding and flexible with family stuff. Have been able to work from home when needed so no complaints. Hope your first...
  2. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Oh bless you hun, good on ya for trying S&S again - I just can't do it anymore. Think I'm trying to accept myself more, I'm gunna take the tortoise route lol You've got your gorgeous wedding to aim for so it will help with motivation. S&S def shaped my tummy area quicker than anything so fingers...
  3. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Hey sweetie, things are pretty tough atm. Stuff with family again (thank god I've got Paul & Matt ) Good wise is up and down but managing to maintain pretty much do not beating myself up. Paul's aunt also passed away suddenly last Friday! Hope your ok hun xxx
  4. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    I know you understand, sorry to hear your sad news too (((hugs))) Trying hardest to keep food back on track but not beating myself up if I slip xxx
  5. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Haven't posted in quite a few days, having some pretty tough family issues - not hubbie and son thankfully. I had a gain this week but expected that, back on track since thurs and have done lots of cooking today: Shepherds pie, Scotch eggs, roasted veg, veggie soup and homemade salsa with lunch :)
  6. Loopeylou

    +*+* POST your food pics for meal ideas +*+*+*

    Shepherds pie
  7. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Morning :) Weekend is lovely and relaxing thankfully, been so busy the last few weeks so really needed it. Tax returns - dont envy you one bit! I used to run my dads carpet business which meant I had to do the books and also my own self assessment - hated it and always putting it off!! I weigh...
  8. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Morning :), expecting snow last night but didn't arrive thank god.... The thaw has already started. How's you? I'm sitting in my doctors atm waiting to see how my ears improving hopefully! Not fully on track, not awful but suffering severe pmt. thankfully is only this bad about 3 times a year...
  9. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Snowing here again!!! Can't make weigh tonight as have sons parent eve, need to stay strong and fight totm cravings :)
  10. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Just arrived at hotel where were having a meeting, sitting in my cad not daring to get out as roads and paths not good and with my nerve damage I don't have great balance!!! Oh blimy should be fun Totm looming and truly feeling awful, bloated and uncomfortable are an understatement! Booooooo...
  11. Loopeylou

    whats for lunch

    Snow day too, lovely feta salad with LM sausages (not do nice cold!) but salad was soooooo good :)
  12. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Hey sweetie, no didn't get away. We made right decision as it wasn't an essential trip, Paul's grandkids birthdays over next few weeks but can go another weekend. Paul was upset more because of the hotel as its non refundable but we only paid £29 as booked a few months ago - as I said better to...
  13. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Busy day cleaning, ironing and cooking today Food on track, brunch piccy and dinner was lb, lentil & spinach curry :)
  14. Loopeylou

    +*+* POST your food pics for meal ideas +*+*+*

    Lamb, lentil & spinach curry :)
  15. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    I'm curled up on the round swivel chair with my ipad ahhhhhh tis lovely. Not sure about tomorrow, don't think we will as we have about 5cm of snow with more coming and ice tomorrow for a 120 mile journey doesn't appeal. Hubbie not happy as lose money for hotel but better to fe safe xxx
  16. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Food today: EE B - 2 weetabix and skimmed milk HeA & B. Pear L - gammon, boiled egg, 20g feta 2.5 syns, large salad, pickled onions and balsamic vinegar. D - beef casserole with lots of carrots, onion and swede. 500ml Ale & 2 Schwartz sachet ( between 5 servings ) so 5 syns each 50g...
  17. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    The other sofa was the one in the shop which had a black base and white seats, not practical for families and my 2 dogs lol xx
  18. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Sent home at 9:30 due to snow and working at home but good news is sofa came :) Here you go:
  19. Loopeylou

    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Pea and ham soup is one of my favs :) and well done for not having bread :) Hope you have a good eve sweetie xx
  20. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Iffy food day, hubbie cooked dinner which was horrible - 2 tbsp mixed herbs in bolognese - tasted awful!!! Had weetabix instead but then felt I'd missed out so just had 4 slices of malt loaf!!!! Bangs head!!! Its done, just got to move on and stick with it. New sofa coming tomorrow, hope the...
  21. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Wow haven't posted in a few days, some emotional times due to family issues but calmer now. weigh in tonight and have lost 2 lb, happy with that. We're away for weekend visiting hubbies kids and grandkids, planning to ear out one night - will be tracking though and prob give myself a higher Syn...
  22. Loopeylou

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    I didn't I just put it in with coke. I brought an unsmoked joint, I believe the sweetness of the diet coke balances any saltiness in the joint x
  23. Loopeylou

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Well to be honest I forgot as we were busy so it stayed on low for 10 hrs but think 8 hrs on low for my machine is optimal xxx
  24. Loopeylou

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    I did mine in slow cooker using diet coke at weekend and its delicious :) def recommend xx
  25. Loopeylou

    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Good morning sweetie, so good to have you back - big hugs. As for the gain, you'll kick that into touch pretty quick I have no doubt about that. I'm back on SW since New Year - my body is damn happy about it too. No more quick fix then pile it all back on diets for me, being back here is like...
  26. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Boiler worked yest and they did service also but this morning not working again!! They were due this afternoon but called at 5:30 to cancel and could they come next week! Um no I don't think do!! Do there now due tomorrow afternoon arghhh..... British Gas you should be ashamed. Food all good...
  27. Loopeylou

    Capricorns -time to return and shed this wobble "again"

    Well done on fab loss again and thanks so much for the recipe :) xx
  28. Loopeylou

    Capricorns -time to return and shed this wobble "again"

    How do you make Goan curry? Xx
  29. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Back from weigh in and happy to report a 4.5lb loss, not such good news is boiler is broken so British gas out tomorrow but only realised tonight that we haven't had flue inspection hatches installed and as of Jan 2013 it means there's a good chance they will not repair!!! will see what they say...
  30. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Decorating finishing all bar my hubbie deciding to sand down a patch this weekend and re-do ....and he calls me the fussy one!! Lol Sofa being delivered to store this time next week so should have it within next 2 weeks :) Food was 80% over weekend but considering both days were 12-13 hrs full...
  31. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Quick update as decorating weekend has commenced. Even though very busy tonight still cooked SW food, hubbie offered to get chips but instead I made Actifry ones :) Food today Extra easy B - magic porridge 0.5s, Sharon fruit and coffee S - pear L - leftover chicken and chorizo paella 2.5s...
  32. Loopeylou

    Capricorns -time to return and shed this wobble "again"

    Fantastic loss well done :) Hope the planning goes well, sounds a good idea as it gives you an idea to shop but enough flexibility depending on how each day goes - my kinda plan ;) xx
  33. Loopeylou

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Snap that's been our household for the last 4 weeks. I work in a busy office and seem to constantly be picking up bugs atm and my sinuses are playing up causing me to snore - hubbie not impressed lol Hope you have a restful weekend, were decorating lounge so going to be a busy weekend starting...
  34. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Morning :) I'm thinking how many calories I'll be burning and the end result - will get me through. All starts tonight as soon as I get home from work booooo lol x
  35. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Morning :) This is the sofa but its in a deep claret colour ... Can't wait to get it!
  36. Loopeylou

    Capricorns -time to return and shed this wobble "again"

    Good luck for weigh in :) xx
  37. Loopeylou

    Whats for tea tonight?

    I find it gives a good coating to all the spaghetti and the chicken stock gives a lovely depth of flavour :) x
  38. Loopeylou

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Here you go :) Spaghetti Carbonara Serves 3 Spaghetti 3 Eggs Bacon Onions - sliced Garlic 200ml Chicken stock Pasta liquid 6 tbsp Parmesan - 9 syns Fry onion, bacon and garlic. Cook pasta and reserve cup of liquid. Beat eggs, chicken stock, stir in cheese and pasta liquid carefully so not...
  39. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Was scrummy and comfortably full now :) time to chill now as decorating all weekend ready for our new sofa delivery ..... Love the end effect but glossing is devils work lol xx
  40. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Dinner tonight was lovely, spaghetti carbonara. Had nearly finished eating veg when I remembered to take the picture lol
  41. Loopeylou

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Spaghetti carbonara with green beans and sugar snap peas - had demolished most of my veg and then remembered to take a pic lol
  42. Loopeylou

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    My whole family love asparagus soup and so easy, just stock seasoning and asparagus :) Guess is you wanted it to be thicker you can add some potato but we love it as it is x
  43. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Hi and welcome to SW :) I love Magic Porridge, I mix HeB 35g Porridge Oats with a yogurt of your choice (counting syns in applicable) and enough water or milk to make a loose mix as the oats will swell overnight. I make this the night before and when then stir in chopped fresh fruit and serve...
  44. Loopeylou

    whats for lunch

    Leftover chicken and chorizo paella with carrots x
  45. Loopeylou

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Over 40% wow that's incredible and a true inspiration!! Lunch looks lovely, I have asparagus soup at home which I forgot to bring to work so a yummy bowl to look forward to later :) Hope you have a great day x
  46. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Thanks :) Days going well, food so far Extra Easy B - Magic Porridge HeB, shape zero mango and a Sharon fruit S - Pear L - leftover chicken and chorizo risotto 2.5 syns, carrots, Lemon Greek muller 0.5 syns and a Sharon fruit D - spaghetti carbonara 3 syns for Parmesan, green beans and sugar...
  47. Loopeylou

    Whats for breakfast?

    1st day back after nearly 2 yrs away. I've had magic porridge using mango shape zero with a persimmon stirred through this morning - delicious. All washed down with a large glass if water and a coffee :) x
  48. Loopeylou

    Capricorns -time to return and shed this wobble "again"

    Back from weigh in urghhhbut will never see that weight again!!! Time to plan food for the next few days so I can get organised :) Glad you mentioned Germany as I was pretty sure when you were here before that you were living there, glad I'm not losing it totally. Thanks for finding my diary...
  49. Loopeylou

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Well done on your fantastic loss :) x
  50. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Thanks everyone :) Just back from class, lovely to go back there as was always my favourite but had to leave 2 yrs ago as change of job meant couldn't attend. Scales were extra scary as been used to weighing naked in the morning lol but I have promised myself I will not see that number again...
  51. Loopeylou

    Capricorns -time to return and shed this wobble "again"

    Hi :) I remember you....I too am returning to the fold after a tear of silly vlcd's losing lots and gaining it all back and more :o. I've seen the light at last and come back to complete my journey in a safe and natural way where my gorgeous family stop worrying about me!! It's lovely to see you...
  52. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's SW journey to a healthier me

    Hi everyone, I'm not new to minimims - like many here I have tried everything but during the last 12 months veered into a territory of VLCD's and since then have gained it all back then tried several "other" diets in an effort to lose the weight. I know for me I have to have food in my life -...
  53. Loopeylou

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Slow cooked leg of lamb in garlic herbed pasatta. Prob serve with carrot & swede mash and broccoli yum :)
  54. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    I will sweetie, good luck and will still be following you ;) xx
  55. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    Thank you. For me also its finding something that works for your lifestyle. My life is very busy work life but ultimately what works for my family, I've spent months trying to "help" my hubbie when ultimately with his prev cancer treatment only he knows what's right for his body and have to...
  56. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    Well after 2 out of 3 weeks felling rubbish due to diff illnesses my hubbie and I have had a very long chat and I'm moving back to SW or WW. He was so cross I was veering away from taking medicines due to the carb levels all because I didn't want up knock myself out of ketosis. From as long...
  57. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    Feeling much better this eve, we even managed to get Xmas deccies up:) just need a couple of more bits which we'll get on Sunday. Have to say Atkins is not easy when poorly - there's only so much chicken I can have lol. Looking forward to cheese and cream when fully better but daren't atm so...
  58. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    Feeling brighter thanks, starting to eat a bit - Let's hope it stays down. I've just got my new iPhone five and using Siri to update all of my message it's great :) Hope you're okay sweetie xx
  59. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    Still poorly, stopped being sick last night but other end hummmmm!!! Tried some food tonight and its gone straight through me :( Feeling pretty sore and very sorry for myself. Hope everyone else is okx
  60. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    Well goes bad to worse - cant make Xmas party as I have the winter sickness and diaoreah bug!! Feeling terrible, have brought work home so don't need to go in tomorrow- caught it there but don't want to infect more. Boooo!!! :( I will get a clear run with Atkins soon lol x
  61. Loopeylou

    Back to my first love

    Really pleased for you, I too couldn't get my head into the right space to follow the vlcd after my summer holiday - 1st time is the easiest then wow it's tough. I love WW :) I struggle with my hubbie as he needs to lose weight too but won't weigh/measure/track and although does ok when at home...
  62. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    Grrrr such bad pmt!!! Lol Work is so so busy atm, have our Xmas party tomorrow. I'm driving so on mineral water, food wise I've picked duck salad, salmon in herb cream sauce with veg (will ditch the potatoes) and cheese platter to finish (not a fan of crackers anyway) So proud of my choices :)...
  63. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    Good food day, feeling dreadful as totm taking its toll so snuggled in bed waiting for pain killers to work. Food today: B - Ham and mushroom quiche L - Chicken salad, babybell, feta and dressing S - Small bag pork scratching D - Chicken wrapped in bacon served with green beans and sprouting...
  64. Loopeylou

    Daily menu?????? Help???

    I'm fairly new to this too, looks ok to me. The key is to get 15g if carbs from your veg with a max of 20g carb in total. My Fitness Pal is great for keeping track :) Wishing you loads of luck x
  65. Loopeylou

    Becoming a slinky bride (even if it means no wedding cake!)

    Fantastic loss well done :) x
  66. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    A sideboard which due to a new corner sofa coming in Jan we have no room for - plus have 2 other sideboards so just made sense. I also sold me vlcd sachets, all 150 of them. Got nearly £100 for them. Selling them was the determination not to go back to them again :) Def sell those coats...
  67. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    Home safe and sound, EBay bits finished and made £360 perfect for Xmas :) Bathed and lunch made so chilling while catching up on I'm a Celeb from last night. Dinner was delish, had steak in homemade peppercorn sauce with garlic mushrooms ahhhhh heaven !!
  68. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    Love it!!! Lol Ahhh now a car might be useful ;) x
  69. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    On our way home now, journey is about 2:30 without traffic so fingers crossed home at a good time, hubbie and I really want a hot meal lol ..., popped to asda on way out and got some steak, garlic butter and mushrooms :) will be yum Had a lovely weekend thanks, like it so much more in summer...
  70. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    Finally chilling in hotel room, busy day spent playing with grandkids! Got a bouquet of flowers and pictures from them - bless them :) still seems strange being called nannie when not even 40 but hey get to enjoy them with energy to keep up with them lol Food today was good considering being...
  71. Loopeylou

    Moonlights' (temporary) Maintenance

    Sorry to quote on your older parts of your diary but have been reading it all this morning and want to say a big thank you, I think everyone can relate to this - every week in fact :) Good to put in perspective and not allow our own self sabotage. Again thanks for such a fantastic post xxx
  72. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    Busy evening getting ready to go away tomorrow morning to Hastings for weekend visiting hubbies daughters and grandkids - delivering Xmas & birthday pressies. Have made a big quiche, chicken thighs, low carb sausage to take. When were there will buy salad and finest colslaw. We have a fridge in...
  73. Loopeylou

    Moonlights' (temporary) Maintenance

    Wow that's an incredible loss, well done and in time for Xmas too :) xx
  74. Loopeylou

    JB's Journey - will be a long one!

    Mmmm that's my kind of food :) what sauce was in the zoodles? X
  75. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    Dinner was already cooked when I got in from work, had chicken and choritzo cooked in Actifry with mashed cauli and broccoli yummy x
  76. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    Today's food (hopefully no medicine needed!!) B -Flax porridge L- salmon salad with crumbled feta. Tbsp ranch dressing D- sonething with chicken thighs. Thinking in creamy sauce with zoodles. Followed by a cheesecake cupcake :) S- cheese string, small pkt pork scratchings Yummy day xx
  77. Loopeylou

    Cate's diary...Total change

    That's a fantastic loss well done :) Have a lovely shopping day xx
  78. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    Made quiche, mim, cheesecake cupcakes and porridge (hubbie eating my attempt but wanted to make sure it works as don't have time to mess up in the mornings lol All turned out yummy. In my flax porridge I stirred 1 tbsp Choc whey protein and is so good :) Ohhh the cheesecakes are so good...
  79. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    Feeling a bit better tonight, just had a yum dinner of gammon steak, slice of cheese melted on then a fried egg all served with asparagus :) Have a mushroom and asparagus quiche in oven for brekkies, going to experiment with making mim, oopsies and flax porridge over next few days as need some...
  80. Loopeylou

    Time to fight the flab!!!

    Well done on such great losses :) Can I have your recipe for Red Thai curry, sounds my sort of food xx
  81. Loopeylou

    Cate's diary...Total change

    I had hulloumi at the weekend, can't see why not as its a cheese :) it's yummy. Just brought some more from Costco this evening. Enjoy I say :) x
  82. Loopeylou

    Cate's diary...Total change

    Your dinners sounds yummy and one for my list :) Can I also ask how you make pesto - never made it before.....will try it this weekend. Hope you feel better soon, I'm slowly on the mend, damn viral infections! Xx
  83. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    Hubbie cooked me yummy scrambled eggs (+ cream) with mushrooms and low carb sausages ..... He called it my get well comfort food - def hit the spot so another great Atkins day. Can't wait to get off the medicine so I can get back into ketosis :) xx
  84. Loopeylou

    Atkins Induction _ Shelbys Lifestyle Change

    Hiya and welcome :) your off to a flying start and food choices are varied which is always a good thing xx
  85. Loopeylou

    Moonlights' (temporary) Maintenance

    Hope all goes well today and your not in too much pain xx
  86. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    Thanks guys ;) Still not feeling great but did make it to work - not sure if manage all day. Keeping dosed up with 100% Atkins food, carbs were 60g of which 42g was medicine!! Been a week since switched from vlcd to Atkins and have gained 1/2 lb - happy with that considering the switch and...
  87. Loopeylou

    looking for a buddy!

    Chemist was closed on Saturday afternoon as we live in a village and so needed medicine. Did get the sugar free halls but still 3g carb each ekkk Darn cough! Can't wait to feel better x
  88. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    Ohhh meant to say, hubbie cooked lovely dinner last night if spicy lamb mince in a flat mushroom topped with some cheese and baked, he served this with some cauliflower purée. Even have enough left for tonight's dinner - heart warming get better food :) x
  89. Loopeylou

    looking for a buddy!

    Fantastic well done :) I had also been losing which surprised me coming straight from a vlcd but I'm poorly now and had to resort to cough medicine but with 2 tsp containing 15.6g carbs and needing 3-4 doses a day it's not going to be good!! Sticking to 20g carbs for all meals so hopefully as...
  90. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    Booooo still not well and had to relent to cough medicine yest to break down mucus. Not happy as 2 tsp are 15.6g carbs x 3-4 times a day!!! Hubbie rightly so had a good talk with me and told me my health is more important. Still sticking to 20g carbs for meals etc so hopefully as soon as I'm...
  91. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    I threw the wrapper away after bagging the up! It was a large pack of chipolatas in Costco - sorry :( xx
  92. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    Feeling rubbish :( no work yesterday and didn't get a lot of sleep last night due to thickly cough. Still can't get out words - more like a squeak lol X
  93. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    Managed to find an antiseptic throat spray, work sent me home at 11 as I was coughing all the time and they don't want anyone else to catch it!! Hate bring off work. Duvet day for me x
  94. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    I have the most awful sore throat, can barely get a word out its so strained! It started yest morning, I gargled with oraldene as don't want to suck lozengers etc but no relief yet :( Wish it was Saturday so I could stay snuggled in bed! Hope everyone has a good day xx
  95. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    More than likely, I was surprised when I added it to MFP...it wasn't that nice and won't be trying again. It's quite a revaluation to discover the content of carbs in food, all new to me :) X
  96. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    I found some sausages in Costco tonight that are 3 chipolatas for under 1g carb :) Tired tonight, lunch out today with work. Wise Atkins friendly choices and tons if mineral water. After work went went and ordered our new sofa, here's the pics but we've chosen "claret" :) Got to wait til...
  97. Loopeylou

    Balsamic vinegar

    Wow that's high, I like it but can live without it especially when there's mayo and ranch at much lower :) Thank you xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  98. Loopeylou

    Moonlights' (temporary) Maintenance

    I've had a good read - multiple time, has really helped thank you :) Xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  99. Loopeylou

    Sugar Alcohols and why Atkins Bars are evil.

    SF jelly with a tbsp of cream hits the spot for me :) Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  100. Loopeylou

    Time to fight the flab!!!

    Well done on your loss :) I used ribena healthy bones sugar free raspberry and apple when on a vlcd as it was made with citric acid and kept me in ketosis. I tracks the carbs but don't ever use recommended amount as don't like a strong juice - may be worth checking out :) X Sent from my iPad...
  101. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    MFP today look ok I hope, better tomorrow as first full Atkins day :)
  102. Loopeylou

    Sugar Alcohols and why Atkins Bars are evil.

    Ohhh thanks for this :), Atkins really push there products but I think there really expensive! I guess every once in a while its better than grabbing a carb laden treat? I use Splenda tabs, the only ones that don't give an aftertaste for me. Like you said they do crush down for anything that...
  103. Loopeylou

    Balsamic vinegar

    Hi all, Complete newbie here :). I have checked the book and have seen many vinegars are allowed but not sure about balsamic an shopping an experienced Atkin-er can throw some light on it please Xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  104. Loopeylou

    Moonlights' (temporary) Maintenance

    Good evening, have loved reading your diary- sorry you've not been well recently. I'm new to Atkins, started at lunchtime today after being fed up with vlcd!! Hoping its successful for me and hubbie :) Have taken lots of tips and advice from the forum, book goes everywhere with me and using MFP...
  105. Loopeylou

    Claire's Atkins yummy diary

    Well my diary has started early as wasn't going to start this until Saturday once I'd shopped (and finished off a few vlcd sachets!) Oh but today was like a dawning moment, I've been reading the book over the last week and downloading recipes etc and have been really eager to start.....so when...
  106. Loopeylou

    looking for a buddy!

    Wow well done thats a fab loss. I do agree that after leaving a vlcd you do tend to go mad - when your following it you have lots of good intentions of not going back to old ways but boy oh boy that didn't work lol Really enjoyed todays food, have made a cheese and ham quiche for brekkie...
  107. Loopeylou

    looking for a buddy!

    Great that we've all experienced "no eating" then and now the joys of Atkins :) I loved eating today, not expecting big results after losing 12 in last 10 days so a steady loss of 1-2lb a week will be fantastic - not sure how my weight will be the few days during the change to Atkins but not...
  108. Loopeylou

    looking for a buddy!

    Hi :) I was planning to start Saturday but its started this lunchtime instead as I couldn't stand the thought of another vlcd sachet! I want to lose 4 stone and happy to buddy up, swap ideas and kicks up the bum when needed lol I'm tucking into a chicken and cheese salad as I type - after 14...
  109. Loopeylou

    Ess3X Girly - last chance to loose - Diary

    Have just read your whole diary and want to say congrats. I've been struggling since doing Slim & Save vlcd and constantly up and down. Been back on it for 9 days and yes have lost 12lb but really looking to change. Brought the Atkins book and been reading through forum and def considering it...
  110. Loopeylou

    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    I'm so sorry hev's, you and your family are in my thoughts xxxx
  111. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Joined my new WW class tonight, just waiting for talk now. Group us small but friendly :) Looking forward to starting 100%
  112. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Thanks hunni, starting to feel better at last. Going to have a chilled weekend hopefully so can't start afresh at work next week :) Have a great weekend too x
  113. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Thanks hun, it's great going home and it looking just as good as they day before - never needing to mow is the best lol x
  114. Loopeylou

    Daisy's Diary!

    That pie looks delicious :) x
  115. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Had our garden done today, it's artificial turf but so so realistic - pricey but worth it as no mowing and thd dogs can't bring in mud etc into the house
  116. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    He's a treasure bless him, puts on the big man but he's such a softie when I'm poorly xxx
  117. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Boooo...I now have an ear infection in both ears too!!! Ouch Feeling very sorry for myself, hubbie cooking me roast chicken bless him while I put my feet up - he's so lovely x
  118. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Can be way too consuming lol....it's great though :) xx
  119. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Sounds good, I think a change can do the power of good plus helps to consolidate what you've learnt along the way :) xx
  120. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Hiya :), not been well the last 5 days. Some bug which caused horrendous headaches and cold/hot flushes. Bit better today so hoping by tomorrow will be back to normal..starting WW on Thurs near to my work, really looking forward to it. Hope your well, must start to get on here more xxx Sent...
  121. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Oh god help me...pastries today, being taken to lunch tomorrow by new boss then lunch out on Monday at a hotel as we're there for a meeting!! Back on it Tues with a vengence, being good inbetween though - apart from a pastry but did point it ;) Looking forward to some normality again. Loving...
  122. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    There too generous .... Had 3 free packs/biscuit brekkie bars left on my desk this morn and now there's balloons and free sweets going round!!! Too much temptation hehe
  123. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Thanks guys, all went really well yesterday :) Was lots of coffee's and meetings. Today having the building induction and being issued my photo ID so up early to look my best. They do alot of meetings with lunch provided - here's hoping they have a healthy approach to them. Not stressing too...
  124. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Lol..... If only hehe Woken up early by my mums dogs, suffering the most excruciating totm pains and just going back to bed to try and sleep it off :( boo!!!!!
  125. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    My last day at work today :) Had a lovely day yesterday. Was taken for lunch with the ladies a work with then after work about 15 turned up at the pub. We had a good laugh but made me sad to know I won't see then everyday. I can honestly say there the best bunch of people anyone could wish to...
  126. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Love bring found :) and yep I get around - so to speak lol I do think I'm a serial swapper hehe, wish I wasn't but think its WW or SW all the way for me now (I hope) We'll be able to get away more now in caravan as 10 more days leave a year with new job :) .... Buying a static - that's great...
  127. Loopeylou

    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Sorry to hear your mum won't make CP's but think she'd love you all to enjoy being together - a mothers love is selfless :) Hope she's feeling better soon xxx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  128. Loopeylou

    Donnajt's 2012 Diary...yes I'm back!

    Your diary is becoming a SW bible :), making me wish I was back with SW now lol x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  129. Loopeylou

    ProPoints My WW Food Journey :)

    Ah she's so cute, sleeping cats make me relax :) Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  130. Loopeylou

    Jaly's Diary of a Snackaholic! 26pp/day :)

    Oh hun, that's not good. Leave her to calm down but sounds like you do need to have a chat with her when the times right x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  131. Loopeylou

    Daisy's Diary!

    Ohh gym ball pain!! I use my to strengthen my core as I had 2 back ops in 2009. Such an innocent looking item can cause such pain but results are well worth it :) X Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  132. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    I think it's more the wine than food, Wednesday is pizza though..... I did pick salads last week :) Think there making me a cake on Thursday- coffee and walnut cause it's my fav YUM x
  133. Loopeylou

    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Just catching up, sorry to hear your mums been going through even more but good news that's she picking up again. Fingers crossed for Centre Parcs xx
  134. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Helloo :) Start new job next Monday :) can't wait!! Finish old job on Thursday. Holiday in caravan was lovely, just what the doctor ordered :) Really looking forward to finding a new WW class near my new job, hopefully start one end of next wk or following wk. weight isn't too bad, about 3 up...
  135. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Wohoo....holiday has arrived, well 5 days but still a holiday/break. Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend xxx
  136. Loopeylou

    Jaly's Diary of a Snackaholic! 26pp/day :)

    Wow well done you, that's fantastic results :)xx
  137. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Lou's food diary and rambles - 5lb away from target but slipping further away, help!!

    I used to work for the police and understand when you say you have little choice. I really hope if you do make the move that it works out well for you xx
  138. Loopeylou

    Emma's Food diary - taking one day at a time!

    Fantastic loss well done xx
  139. Loopeylou

    ProPoints New to ww my food diary on 29pp

    Wow well done on your fab loss xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  140. Loopeylou

    Kirstie's Diary

    Def don't go below 26 a day, that's the minimum your body needs. If you don't use weeklies you have nothing to drop when the losses slow. Have faith sweetie, the 26 plus weeklies does work xx
  141. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Lovely relaxing eve and a food solid sleep - ready to fight another day!!! Lol
  142. Loopeylou

    ProPoints New to ww my food diary on 29pp

    Good luck for this morning :) x
  143. Loopeylou

    Diary of a bouncing back ww'er

    Another fab loss, well done xx
  144. Loopeylou

    Rebekah's road to reduction!

    Good luck xx
  145. Loopeylou

    Ruth's JUDDD Diary

    Ohhhh happy holidays :) As for job you need to do what's right for you, I start my new job in just over 2 weeks. Felt awful leaving my boss as he is not well, his wife has had her 17th operation and his daughter had secondary cancer - he knows it was a hard decision for me but ultimately the...
  146. Loopeylou

    Jaly's Diary of a Snackaholic! 26pp/day :)

    Your stunning!! :) x
  147. Loopeylou

    Deezers Final stretch.....

    I'm really well thanks, start my new job on 10th, can't wait!! Aiming to sts over next 2 weeks as have so many meals out, goodbye lunches at work etc. had 3 meals out last week and another 6 over next 14 days arghhhhh lol Hope your ok xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  148. Loopeylou

    Daisy's Diary!

    Ahhhh thank you :) xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  149. Loopeylou

    Daisy's Diary!

    Are you allowed weetabix on sf? Or is it just shredded wheat, bran flakes and oats? Really thinking about giving sf a go ;) xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  150. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Diary of a WW virgin

    Hope things are calmer tonight xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  151. Loopeylou

    ProPoints New to ww my food diary on 29pp

    Lovin the hair colour and wow your beautiful :) x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  152. Loopeylou

    Jaly's Diary of a Snackaholic! 26pp/day :)

    Mmmm carrot cake, I love the Tesco finest one :) x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  153. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Hubbie cooked a lovely chilli tonight :) and made me tuna sarnie for lunch tomorrow.....making the most of it as he'll be back on long shifts for the para Olympics.. Tonight will be a lovely bubble bath (now its cooler) and my kindle, really need to start reading again! Relax my mind again...
  154. Loopeylou

    Deezers Final stretch.....

    Gorgeous pic :) x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  155. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Diary of a WW virgin

    We've been there, my hubbie brought up his girls and stepson when his ex wife walked out when his youngest was 2. When the girls reached their teens it was really hard for him. The eldest left home at 17 ( after she was found stealing from him ) The youngest was still at home when I met him, she...
  156. Loopeylou

    Kirstie's Diary

    Haha.....love it over strawberries - naughty and nice in one bowl = less guilt ;) Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  157. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    A good class can make such a difference, my old SW group was the best ever but I really prefer WW plus can't make tht class as its near my old job. Eat a yummy choc bar ;) x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  158. Loopeylou

    Kirstie's Diary

    Condensed milk!!! Mmmmmm yum, they also do a light version now - something to spen your weeklies on ;) xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  159. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Diary of a WW virgin

    Hope things get easier soon, I can reate to the stressful stepdaughter......mines now 23 and in a much better place but the 13-20 years were extremely trying, I do sometimes wonder how me and hubbie ever got through the 13-16 period! If you ever need to chat I'm here, not a lot I haven't been...
  160. Loopeylou

    Kirstie's Diary

    Knos exactly what you mean, I love the flexibility of having total choice. I tend to also make better choices when I can eat rubbish - head games hey lol I love tinned peaches.....set in sf jelly....or blended with ice, strawberries and yogurt for a smoothie :) x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  161. Loopeylou

    Jaly's Diary of a Snackaholic! 26pp/day :)

    Ahhhhhh foud your diary :) xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  162. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Lou's food diary and rambles - 5lb away from target but slipping further away, help!!

    Oh my the mushrooms look delicious - my type of food :) x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  163. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Focus focus and more focus

    Well done on a fab loss :) also lovin the sound of your wraps......making a note now to add to my "to try" list :) xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  164. Loopeylou

    Kirstie's Diary

    Hi and welcome :) You can eat whatever you want within your points allowance, picking healthy will get you more for your points and fill you up for longer.....a balance of naughty and nice ;) xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  165. Loopeylou

    ProPoints New to ww my food diary on 29pp

    Loving your food :) Can I ask where you got WW cinnamon biscuits - I love anything cinnamon xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  166. Loopeylou

    Emma's Food diary - taking one day at a time!

    Welcome to WW :) wishing you loads of luck for your weigh in xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  167. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Ahhhh bless your heart, the new me will be even better - not moany hopefully ...... All I seem to do atm is winge about my rubbish job lol, happy go lucky me will be shortly making its appearance :) xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  168. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    If I'm honest the class i go to isn't for me, not inspired etc and don't want to go so a move is def the best :) x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  169. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Def squeeze you in ;) You really need to eat more.....but I don't need to tell you that!! How about adding your favourite yogurt each day, some on diet yogurts are around 6pp....you need to eat to lose weight hun xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  170. Loopeylou

    Daisy's Diary!

    Sounds like my hubbie lol He brought squash the other day but didn't get sugar free as thought all squash was healthy!!! Bangs head against brick wall again haha x
  171. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Good evening :) I'm counting down the days lol ..... Going away Friday for 5 days so just keeping focused in that :) How's WW'ers going? I love it but eating too much off plan with too many social events and hols but will be fully focused agin once I start my new job :) Had a healthy meal...
  172. Loopeylou

    Daisy's Diary!

    Gotta love our men, hubbies cooked pizza on Friday for me.....was supposed to be a chicken salad!! Tonight he got the hint and served me healthy fish, chips and salad lol They try haha xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  173. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Hello diary...long time no catch up again. Weekend was very busy as expected, too much food and wine but def enjoyed it, works still a nightmare but will all be over soon thank god!! Have decided to find a new WW meeting near my new job as I won't make my current class as its in the wrong...
  174. Loopeylou

    Deezers Final stretch.....

    So sorry to hear your news, I've lost too many loved ones to cancer. My hubbie is a survivor :) Big hugs to you xxx
  175. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    What a rubbish day!!! Oh my god will soon be counting the minutes till I leave ....... Think I may do my gel nails tonight, always makes me happy having a new colour :) x
  176. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    :) my mum was born there and we have alot of family there, we love ferry meadows .... Great family days out and picnics :) xx
  177. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    It's a pain in the ar** but I'm nt falling for any of it. Definitely making the right move, so many people are trying to find new is too - they won't ave anyone left soon! Only 13 working days left wohoo :) Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  178. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Too much going on lol....I'll be complaining in a month that I'm bored hehe We're going to Ferry Meadows in Peterborough......it's only about 50 miles away from home so a good one to get to for a nice long weekend. We have our own caravan .....piccy here x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  179. Loopeylou

    MWWWD (or Moonwatcher's Weight Watchers Diary!)

    Oh hog craving doughnuts now lol Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  180. Loopeylou

    Rebekah's road to reduction!

    I hope it all goes well for you next week xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  181. Loopeylou

    Daisy's Diary!

    Mmmmm sf jelly and carte Dior sounds a good mix :) x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  182. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    3 weeks left at work!! So stressful atm trying to train, complete projects etc....plus them continually trying to persuade me to stay!! God can't wait to leave. Meal out tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday.....then I think 4 days clear before we go away for 5 days. Trying so hard to make best choices...
  183. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    My boss is taking me for lunch....or all afternoon I should say. Then going out with office, lunch with close work friend, celebration meal at parents, close friends on Saturday ...god it's scary when I start adding it up!!! I'm sure whatever you do for your birthday you'll have a fab time. We...
  184. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    At least I can't forget your birthday :) It does surprise me how people can misinterpret some posts, don't get me wrong some "trolls" mean offence but in the main I think most people are trying to help. My view is life to short to argue - got bigger probs to deal with ;) You doing anything nice...
  185. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Don't be daft, would not have taken it that way. I give all the great advice etc to everyone else but when it comes to myself ooppss lol 10th sept can't come quick enough in many ways :) On a good note brought lots of new clothes for work but tried on some skinny jeans in a size 18 but they...
  186. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    So true, I find it easier eating healthy now and it's 2nd nature.....the volume of socialising coming up I guess im just being realistic but may surprise myself lol It's the celebrating alcohol that causes me more probs lol Hubbie cooked a lovely dinner tonight of pork chop, veggie, Actifry...
  187. Loopeylou

    Ruth's JUDDD Diary

    You looked amazing and I LOVE this tights!! :) x
  188. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Cor blimy weekend been and gone and no diary update....bad Claire lol Have been off track for a few days - totm and job celebrating!! Strange as throughout the whole job hunt stress the last few months I've stuck 100% to plan, then I get a job and alcohol and celebrating lol Not worried as so...
  189. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Lovin it, Totm ATM causing cravings etc plus having too many celebrations this weekend but just so appy to finally sorted my job nightmare......just going to chill and have a few drink and in days :) feeling good at last Hope your all, not long til your surgeon appointment :) xx Sent from my...
  190. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Oh it does :) xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  191. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Rubbish day at work, thank god I'm leaving!! Totm isn't helping either - think a glass of wine is needed tonight for sure, don't have many Wp's left after last night but if I don't chill tonight I'm going to kill someone and more poor hubbie doesn't deserve it ( my soon to be ex boss maybe lol )...
  192. Loopeylou

    Job advice please

    Thanks so much guys, I was offered the preferred one and got the offer letter yesterday. Last night I wrote a very nice email to the GR manager of the other company bring honest but also thanking them for their time etc I then confirmed to new company me acceptance, handed in my resignation...
  193. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Had a lovely meal out tonight with hubbie to celebrate my new job, last day is thurs 6th sept :) Really looking forward to a relaxing weekend now where I'm not prepping for the interviews!! Hope everyone's well. Totm had made its unwelcome appearance so feeling but urge now, oh the joy of...
  194. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Diary of a WW virgin

    Hope your anti biotics kick in soon and you get some relief xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  195. Loopeylou

    We need an inspirational photo thread

    You've done amazingly and look fantastic xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  196. Loopeylou

    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    I know, we have graduate at my current company doing nothing that relates to their degree too......such a shame. They get paid 1/2 the salary of the other managers too!! Companies see it as cheap labour unfortunately :( Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  197. Loopeylou

    MWWWD (or Moonwatcher's Weight Watchers Diary!)

    Well done and so close to the 14's, sure you'll get there next week xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  198. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Thank you everyone :) Heather - I'm fortunate that I don't get nervous at interviews, bizarrely I really enjoy meeting new people and selling myself to them.....weird I now lol xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  199. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    OMG got offered another job :) its the one I hoped for but didn't think I'd be so lucky!! - have accepted it in a heartbeat :) Handed my notice in today - boy that was awful, 2 hrs with my director trying to persuade me to stay. Offered more money and a say in what and where I want my career to...
  200. Loopeylou

    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Oh I know, we both earn good money too and it just disappears!! Matt looking to do uni but alo now interested in engineering apprenticeship when he's 18 as they may lead to better job prospects for him. He's def will stay on once he's finished his gcse's - such an expensive time ahead!!! Xx
  201. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    :) thank you so much xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  202. Loopeylou

    Ruth's JUDDD Diary

    Oh sweetie that's not good!! I hope things start to get better for you soon in every way (((hugs))) xxx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  203. Loopeylou

    ProPoints My WW Food Journey :)

    I do cross stitch too.....good at snacking control, I get so engrossed that I forget food and don't want to get sticky fingers lol xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  204. Loopeylou

    Daisy's Diary!

    Yum food....can I come live with you ;) xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  205. Loopeylou

    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Oh my word, eventful weekend isn't the word!! Bless her heart, it's a good job both you and Bernard were there to help and recognise there was a problem. Paul's mum had a fall the other week, no broken bones but she refused to walk for 2 weeks after. She also cut the back of her head, it was...
  206. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Happy to report a 1 lb loss this week :) so 5 in 2 weeks is great :) X
  207. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    I struggled so badly after holiday, even the thought of the shakes turns my stomach now :( You just have to keep focused sweetie. Got to work 4 weeks notice, boss coming to me with counteroffer but I know it's time to move on. Offer shoud be with me wed/thur so be able to officially hand it in...
  208. Loopeylou

    MWWWD (or Moonwatcher's Weight Watchers Diary!)

    Our food always makes me drool!! I'm looking forward to life calming down so I get more time to plan and cook :) x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  209. Loopeylou

    We need an inspirational photo thread

    Wow fantastic photos. Here's my start photo at over 20 stone and latest of me on holiday this year weighing 5 stone less
  210. Loopeylou

    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hey sweetie, hope you and family are doing ok. I got a new job :), should get offer through in next few days so I can my notice in at the end of the week ....exciting times. Thinking of you, hope your not working too hard xxx
  211. Loopeylou

    MWWWD (or Moonwatcher's Weight Watchers Diary!)

    Muffins..,..now in craving one lol xx
  212. Loopeylou

    Diary of a bouncing back ww'er

    Well done that's fantastic xx
  213. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Next few days will be tough but you know it will get easier. I can't wait for job offer to come through and eventually be able to hand in notice, sticking on plan but not having proper eve meals as haven't been at home much to plan, prep and cook. Just got to keep focus and not go into...
  214. Loopeylou

    Rebekah's road to reduction!

    9lb wow that's incredible, well done xx
  215. Loopeylou

    Daisy's Diary!

    Size 12 wohoo get you, that's fantastic xx
  216. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Tell me about it - looking forward to new challenges now and a slimmer happiers me :) Can catch up with diaries etc more now I'm not prepping for interviews etc lol xx
  217. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Thanks...... and you misses, a weekend away and this happens......I'm not surprised, I think the results it guarantees does make it so tempting, just make sure you start those vitamins - Silica Complex for your hair but I found it took over 3 months to work before so be patient. Good luck though...
  218. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Not posted all weekend ...bad Claire!! Lol Had a good WW weekend but stressful as waiting to hear about job offer. Good news is they have offered it to me :). The offer letter will be with me by wed time so looking to hand notice in end of this week. Phoned my director as although things at...
  219. Loopeylou

    Job advice please

    I thought that too, just wasn't sure if there were any legal obligations etc.....hopefully will hear on other job soon after the interview so would be able to let them know sooner rather than later. Just don't like accepting then disappointing but need to hedge my bets and keep options open if I...
  220. Loopeylou

    Job advice please

    Hiya, could do with some advise. I had an interview went really well last night, was there for 2 hours but was informal so it flew past. Great company, philosphy and the director and manager interviewing me seemed really genuine. Got a tour of office, plasma screens all on with Olympics...
  221. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Interview went really well last night, was there for 2 hours but was informal so it flew past. Great company, philosphy and the director and manager interviewing me seemed really genuine. Got a tour of office, plasma screens all on with Olympics streaming!!! wohoo lol.....salary is £3k more, 5...
  222. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Got a 2nd interview Monday for the job I went for yesterday :) happy happy me x
  223. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    My head is going to explode!! Got a phone call this eve .... Result us another interview tomorrow, there prepared to see me after work as I can't get time off at short notice. Not much time to prepare, they job I went for he doesn't think is enough for me and wants to discuss a position of...
  224. Loopeylou

    Jo's Juddd diary 2012

    Sorry to hear about hubbie, hope he's feeling better xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  225. Loopeylou

    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Bless your mum, she's coping so incredibly well with it all, you must be so proud of her!! Hope your doing well sweetie, I had my interview today. Went very well, will hear by end of week if I'm going to get a 2nd interview...fingers crossed xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  226. Loopeylou

    ProPoints My WW Food Journey :)

    Sorry to hear about your oh's job, wishing you loads of luck for weigh in xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  227. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Ah bless your heart, interview went really well. It was a very informal get to know me and them interview and then hopefully be a 2nd interview next week. They said I will hear by the end of the week.......fingers crossed again lol xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  228. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Furrykins' Diary :)

    Fantastic weight loss, well done :D xx
  229. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Interview in 4 hrs!!!.....nerves nah - excited yes, alot pinning on it YES lol Hey ho what will be will be, just have to sell myself and hope it's enough, if not roll on next opportunity. Have applied for another job which closes end of next week, interviews at end of Aug so job hunt ongoing...
  230. Loopeylou

    Daisy's Diary!

    That's a great idea and fantastic losses :) xx
  231. Loopeylou

    Daisy's Diary!

    It's good to know, I guess overdoing portions. I did the old Core plan a few years so and got on well, it seem pretty similar but with a few new additions, crumpets & cal controlled bread.....are your losses similar. Thanks for your advice xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  232. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's Journey to a Slimmer Me

    Thank you so much and yes definitely helped my mood :) and thanks for kind words xx Ps I've set up a new WW diary too, links below my signature xx
  233. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Pro Points Food Diary

    Well done on your great loss :) x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  234. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Furrykins' Diary :)

    Good luck for tomorrow x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  235. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Laurie's daily food diary!

    Mmmmm my kind of food :) mince & tatties yum x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  236. Loopeylou

    Daisy's Diary!

    Found you :) Are we allowed to do a mix of pp days and sf? ..... I quite like sound of sf but bit wary xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  237. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    Thank you :) x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  238. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Loopeylou's weight watchin!!

    I everyone, my name's Claire, I'm 39 and a lifelong serial dieter!!! However proud to say that for the last 7 years I have been actively doing something about shifting it. I have lost over 4 stone on a mixture if plans, morpst recently being vlcd Slim & Save, then Juddd but have come back to...
  239. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's Journey to a Slimmer Me

    Thank you xx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  240. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's Journey to a Slimmer Me

    I think plan is different for everyone definately but I know it worked for me before so I just have to keep the faith. If only it was easy hey lol.....this weight loss healthy eating malarkey ain't easy ;) xx
  241. Loopeylou

    ProPoints Diary of a WW virgin

    Oh that's rubbish, bet you can't wait for the olympics to finish!! Xx
  242. Loopeylou

    Jo's Juddd diary 2012

    Ohhhh decorating :) I want to do our lounge, as hubbie and I are so busy atm we've had to calendar a weekend in sept lol else it'll never get done. Hope you've had a great day xx
  243. Loopeylou

    ProPoints CarlyLanky140's Food Diary (28/155lb)

    Well done, great loss xxx
  244. Loopeylou

    Ruth's JUDDD Diary

    (((hugs))) hope your ok xxx
  245. Loopeylou

    Deezers Final stretch.....

    Moan away babes, it's good to get it all out ;) xx
  246. Loopeylou

    Rebekah's road to reduction!

    I really hope things work out ok, how did it go with the union? Xx
  247. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's Journey to a Slimmer Me

    Thank you :) and you can ask anything!! I used all my dailies 35 and 38 of my 49 weeklies YUM I learnt from doing it before I got my best losses by eating my weeklies or close to them xx
  248. Loopeylou

    Loopeylou's Journey to a Slimmer Me

    Happy days, first WW weigh and so happy to report a 4lb loss :D just about to munch my homemade curry, then prep for tomorrows interview.....then hopefully a good nights sleep xx
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