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Good luck with the cleanse. I am sure it will help loads, although I will be honest and say it doesn't look like much fun.

I'm doing well ...... Except I regained EVERYTHING.

Hey nice to see you still around ..... in the sense that a familiar face is nice. Congrats on your recent weight loss :-)

Wow, Jenny you're doing so well!!! So close to the 11s is amazing x x

hey nice to see you still plonding on x x I am back properly and have started a new diary. So today is day 1!

4 stone award within reach? That's so awesome Susie. You've come so far in the last few months

nice to see you back! So good to read you've found all your trigger foods. i am sure that will make a massive difference to your life, including the scales

I flew ryanair 3 years ago at 35 stone - extender was fine. Seats wont be comfy, but i don't think they are for anyone. But I promise you will get an extender fitted fine

Hey Susie, I'm checking in after being away for February, and I am so happy to see your losses. You are doing so amazing well!!!!! You'll be buying new clothes before you know it. Sending you a big congratulatory hug x x

Amazing (weightloss AND crumpets)

Oh im sorry your back (in the nicest possible way) Sending you a hug for health issues. That sucks, but its good that remission is possible. Here to follow your continuing journey x x x

You are doing sooooo well.

Some awesome results this month! My January total is 5 lbs. This included a 2 week holiday, so super happy with the amount off in January. Buffy 5/70lbs Pratainua 5.6 / 28lb Jean88 5/37lb Mini 11/70lbs Dolly Rocker 16/86lbs Julia78 7/42 Susie 15/70lbs Enlightenme2 - 3.5/40lbs Ariana...

I don't have anything to add re syns, but the reduced ketchup is lovely and tastes like 'normal'. So for me its been an easy change to make

Hey Susie, Am just catching up and I'm so happy to see you doing so well. Your losses are amazing! Are you knees feeling better? Bread looks amazing :-)

Hey welcome back. Think I remember you from before! Excited to following your journey x x

thank you for bringing back the PM function!!!!!

Welcome back! I am sorry you had such a pants year, but I am glad to see you well enough to be back here. x x There are a few threads on slimming world section here about it. No recipe change, but people were over using them. If it was me, and I lost weight I would just continue eating...

Whoop to 2018!

hi all, I've started a similar threat for 2018 https://www.minimins.com/threads/losses-in-2018.359218/ x x

Hi all, I'm not sure if Dolly Rocker is still around, so thought I would take the initiative and see what everyone hopes to lose this year. My goal is 70 lbs (5 stone). Add your name below :) buffy 0/70lbs

Glad you had a nice New Year! 2018 is going to be good for you - back in London with a great job :-)

Hey welcome back :-) Good luck with weigh in tomorrow x x

STS for me this week

Well done to everyone still here! My end of year total was 78 lbs lost. I'm happy with that. Dolly Rocker 14/84lb Gamy 0/140lbs Cynicalgirl 0/19lbs Roses 9/46lbs H-Meally 0/95lbs Camplestar 0.8/108lbs buffy 78/100lbs Susie 14/70lbs PurpleRoses 16/84lbs Chezz 5/135lbs Nazia80 0/140lbs Crafty...

Oh no Susie is having a 'what diet shall I do' wobble Honestly I think you need to be less extreme. As soon as you have a little fall, you jump back to eating everything. You can do low carb without being as extreme as Atkins, but I would suggest sticking below 100g of carbs otherwise you...

great loss Jenny! You've had a fab year x x

1 lb off this week. Happy with that as TOTM

Woohoo to posh chocolates. they taste extra good at Christmas! Your job sounds amazing, and I am so glad it is working out. Seems coming back to the UK was the right thing to do!

hiya, yes you would have to point everything. Once you've done it though, keep a record and you don't have to do it again. When I did points many years ago I had a spreadsheet with all my favorite meals. I just added meals as I had them, and in a couple of weeks I had pretty much everything...

Hey jenny, nice to see you back. Time flies when you are away from the board for a few days! I'm sorry you had an argument with your husband. Maybe in a day or 2 look back at what you wrote, and think about what you would say if it was a friend or client. My reflection would be its not the...

Morning and evening weights are very different. I gain at least 3 lbs over a day, and sometimes it can be as much as 5 lbs. I personally would weigh at home, but if you do go to group the loss the week after should be really good!

CrafterMary left a great link - do have a good read WW - I did this years ago and loved it. I am not sure the programme should be elaving you hngry. if you make good food chocies, you will be full. I have intolerance's too - gluten, and onion(although gluten affects me the most). I've found...

2 lbs off for me - which means I hit my 10 stone loss!!!! So so excited, and I feel like a different person.

Jenny you are doing so well. Plus 10 hours sleep. That's amazing in any circumstance, never mind with a new born and 3 other children. So glad SW is working for you x x

4lbs off for me this week. Only 2 lbs from a 10 stone loss!!!!!!

Hey Charley, Glad you're still around. I meant to post a few days ago, but I'm glad to see your back to CC today. I was going to suggest maybe you eat around maintenance until Xmas, and so relieve some pressure. But it looks like you do have a plan, which sounds good. Sending you lots of...

Oh no - glad you found Stella #ILoveMyCat

Its more than sad . . . its a bloody national disgrace. My soap box rant over!

4 lbs off for me this week. super happy.

Hi Charley, welcome back :-)

Oh wow. onederland is amazing. So happy for you

That's an amazing loss!!!! Congratulations. Good luck for week 2 x x

1lb off for me. Im definitely consistent

Hey, I don't think this is weird at all. Everyone has to find the weight loss method that works for them. SW used to have red and green days, and one of them focused on protein. I'm not sure it was low carb in the way Atkins is, but it definitely limited carbs. Maybe do some reading of old...

1lb off for me this week

Jenny you are doing so well. Close to 50lbs is awesome. Seems slimming world really agrees with you! Holiday suggestions (not sure how family friendly) - Nerja in Spain (fly into Malaga), Canary Islands, Madeira, Resort in Portugal,

1 lb off for me this week

thinking of you. Sorry about your friend Eat the amount of calories you can stick to. 1500 sounds quite low at this stage, but it depends on whether you're going to be more motivated by higher weekly losses, or the ability to eat more x

-2 lbs for me. Can i change my goal to 14 lbs loss please. Thanks! Good luck everyone else, and well done on this weeks losses

I agree some people judge on size (as well as gender, age, sexuality, ethnicity etc.) So it's possible she will make assumptions. However this won't be a freak out, and chances are your manager is professional and will only be focusing on how well you do your job. In terms of how people...

Hi Annie, I'm not doing SW, but I did want to respond as stalls are so frustrating! I do think losing weight is hard, and once you've lost as much as you have, your body really fights for every pound. I've lost just over 9 stone, but the last 2 months have only see me lose a pound or two...

my updates: week 2 - +10 lbs. weird result. Combination of TOTM and water retention. Not a real weight gain, but frustrating! Based on my food consumption I would have expected STS. week 3 - -6lbs week 4 - -2lbs.

Welcome back to London!!!! Nice day today :-). Enjoy adjusting.

Welcome back!!!!! Sorry the relationship didn't work, but it sounds like you made the right decision ending it. Looking forward to reading the rest of your journey x x

Hi Jenny, Loving your new diary. You are doing so well. Glad hubby is supportive x x

Good luck for tomorrow!!!!

Susie - so much has happened!!!! Your move back to the UK is really happening. I love a good clear out. Feels like you are shedding, and like you have got rid of excessive baggage. I love New Zealand, and I would move there in a minute if I could. But I think spending some time in the UK...

STS for me. Sooooo happy about this, as I just got back from a fortnights holiday!!!!!

Well done Debbie! Nice to see you back x x

Hi Kay, Welcome back! I'm still around, but in a good way - now lost a total of 127 lbs (9 stone 1). Weigh day is a Friday, and I'd like to lose 21 lbs in the 3 months

Hi, WW works by giving all foods a points value. You have a daily points allowance, and can eat whatever food you like within that allowance. So if you want to live off cake you can! I think you also get some extra weekly points to spend on the unexpected, a meal out, a few drinks on a...

8 lbs is amazing!!!! Well done. Slip ups happen. Glad you got back on it x x

Ooh I missed this but will find it on demand Was it interesting?

It would be nice to lose 27 lbs before Xmas. In lbs this would mean my weight started with a 3 ie 399 lbs. For me this would be a huge achievement, and not something I've seen in 10 years.

hey, found your diary. Just wanted to pop by and say good luck. Well done for getting to day 4! I think once the first week is done, VLCD get more manageable. I've never managed more than 3 days, so sending you lots of encouraging thoughts. If you find though that food replacement is not...

Awesome!!!!!!!

10 lbs off since I last posted. Really happy with my losses, but I have reassessed my target for the year. Reducing it to 100 lbs (rather than the original 140 lbs). Dolly Rocker 14/84lb Gamy 0/140lbs Cynicalgirl 0/19lbs Roses 9/46lbs H-Meally 0/95lbs Camplestar 0.8/108lbs buffy 63/100lbs...

I also support the idea of Atkins. I managed it for 4 months, so like Y2014 couldn't stick with it long term, but even if you manage 4 months you can lose a lot. Atkins is quite a strict version of a low carb diet (you start with just 20g of carbs a day). But after the 2 week induction phase...

I'm not doing SW so not sure how this relates to syns, but Italian meat dishes are generally good from a calorie point of view. Would just be syns of oil (I assume) if you had a version of meat, potatoes, and veg/ salad. You could skip potatoes if you prefer as well and have extra veg/salad...

I've with Tipperary - diarrhea equals weight loss

Welcome back. Not sure I ever posted to your diary before, but I was a lurker. Congrats on employee of the month :-) You'll lose the weight again. Every time you restart, you'll learn something new until you've learnt enough to crack it.

Feel better soon x x

Hi Kim, Choosing a way to lose weight is so confusing. If I had the magic answer I would be rich! I have done WW before – really successful and lost 8 stone. This time I am calorie counting and have lost 8.5 stone. Both methods gave me flexibility, and the ability to eat what I want. I...

Hi :-) I have lost 8.5 stone so far, but started as a massive 552 lbs. I wanted to share that first, as I think hearing from other bigger women is really helpful. Part of my weight gain was due to a thyroid problem. Whilst this was diagnosed 12 years ago, changing doctors meant it wasn’t...

I'd like to be involved! My goal will be dependent on what my weight is on 25th August, but happy to post details then! Will be going for something like a 30 lbs loss in the 4 months

Hi Susie, I am gluten free and know how challenging/annoying it can be sometimes. So wanted to offer my support! Recipes will include muller light and quark as they are free. Are their any lactose free brands also free? I don't do slimming world but it is worth checking your book/info on SW...

Glad you had a nice day yesterday. Sounds like a fun family day Don't worry about the syns. I think 15 syns would be 300 calories. No way that would cause you to gain weight. Great if you want to pull back over the week, but also OK to draw a line. Life happens sometimes!

I have an airfryer and don't soak the potatoes in oil. Instead I place raw chips in fryer, and then spray. They turn out nice, although of course not as nice as with real oil! I prefer flora spray to frylight. To me the taste is much better, plus its very similar calories. Not sure if its...

well done jenny x x

Hi Matt, Welcome to the site. I'm not doing SW but wanted to say hi as I have a lot to lose too. The upside of being big, is that small changes can have a big impact. So I agree with Laura - don't force veg. Start with stuff you do like, and as you get used to what you are doing try adding...

Welcome back! We will be neighbours now!!!!!!! Sucks about the lease though. HA should have said something - is that why the interested party couldn't get a mortgage?

I think I have lipoedema in both legs (and possibly my upper arms), and secondary lymphoma in one one leg, but have not been formally diagnosed. I've done a lot of reading on it - I am not a fan of Google diagnosis, but I have found it helpful as sometimes being obese is used as an explanation...

Hi there, I'm not on slimming world, so my comments are related to general weight loss - hope they help though. Does your lipoedema include afternoon swelling? if yes could it be the weight gains are just water? A solution might be to weigh in the mornings, so you reduce the change of...

Oh Susie sorry about the flat. Hope this helps - when i sold my shared ownership flat I had zero interest through HA. Once it was on the open market, I had 2 fighting over it. Housing Associations are not experts in selling houses, and tbh a little ****. But once something is on rightmove...

Really happy that you've learnt to like yourself. Sending you a big hug. Have an amazing holiday x x

Well done so far! For me personally, seeing a difference came at a 10% loss. I felt much better, and could see a difference physically. Drs say losing 10% provides huge benefits, so I do think there is something in it. 10% for you would be 2 stone ish. It might seem far away, but you will...

Hi Ellie, congrats on all you have achieved! I am surprised NHS might no offer some help. So much excess skin can cause issues - infections etc. I am not near target yet, but I have looked into skin removal. NHS guidelines are dependent on post codes, but nowhere will do anything more than...

Happy birthday! Glad you had a nice day x x

Hi Timur, I started with Atkins last year - did it from 22nd August to beginning of December. I really liked it, and for me it was a great way to start as it didn't need counting. As I am so big I didn't measure protein either - just ate if I was hungry, and i found it was relatively easy to...

5 lbs since my last update - lost 53 lbs this year so far Dolly Rocker 20/84lb Gamy 0/140lbs Cynicalgirl 0/19lbs Roses 9/46lbs H-Meally 0/95lbs Camplestar 0.8/108lbs buffy 53/140lbs Susie 14/70lbs PurpleRoses 16/84lbs Chezz 5/135lbs Nazia80 0/140lbs Crafty girl 16.5/70 lbs Geri: 0/56 lbs GSP...

Gardening is exercise! Anything that means you move, burns energy. So in my book gardening burns calories, and so is exercise. More to the point, if you enjoy it, you will keep it up.

Hi there, there are a few big losers on here. I've lost 114lbs so far, but have another 158 lbs to go. Welcome! Looking forward to following your journey x x

Hi Joe, Well done for getting through the 1st day. I've gone up and down over the years, but know like you once you decide to do something, it is possible to lose. Looking forward to following your journey!

looking at houses online is one of my favourite activities. I have lists on rightmove depending on how my life turns out - including options if i win the lottery If you are are feeling brave, auction properties are a cost effective opportunity. Not all of them are falling down - some just...

Hey welcome back! Looking forward to following the next stage of your journey x x

Sorry to see you a bit down. In case it helps, I have done a lot of research of moving somewhere I could be mortgage free. My budget is £160K ish, and my top finds have been: Anstruther and the villages on the coast (eg St Monans) in Scotland. The area is known as the East Neuk of Fife, and...

whoop whoop - amazing loss x x

I love holidays. Go I say! I always use all my hols to go away. Love seeing new places. Don't worry about gains - you will get it off again x

hope this is OK to post here, but I find replacing high calorie/fat foods with nice alternatives really helps me stay on track. A month or so ago I discovered some truly delicious sausages that are only 72 calories for 2. They are called Heck sausages and their chicken versions are really...

oh my goodness 9 lbs is awesome. congrats!!!!!

maybe something like slim fast could work for you? Its not really a VLCD but it might offer some of the flexibility you need. Good luck with whatever you end up with.

Oh no poor Stella :sick0019::cat:. My cat pooed in every room in my house while I was away. Hope Stella is better soon x x Your food still sounds yummy #foodporn

yay for WW. I did vintage points about 10 years ago and was really successful. I agree its as close to CCing as possible, but I think it pushes you to have more veg and salad as they are 0 points. I also loved that it let you eat whatever you wanted, just within reason. Measuring is...

Oh that sucks about glucose levels, but it sounds like you are following medical advice well. Is it possible to get different readings depending on how recently you ate sugar (natural or otherwise)? Ultimately though, eating well is going to produce a healthy baby. Sending you a big hug. Hope...

amazing weigh in result. woohooo. well done

Ketosis is based on the amount of carbs you eat. Vlcd produce packs are low in calories and carbs. This way you don't feel hungry when you are eating so few calories. On 600 calories a day you will lose weight. The packs will also be low carb, so you will end up in ketosis. I echo sentiment...

hey, I am really glad you changed your name. It's weird actually because you want to remember how you feel now, as this helps make sure you don't end up back at this place. But you also don't want to hate yourself, as that will just mean you turn to food for comfort. I found weight goals...

another 7lbs off for me, making a total of 48lbs this year so far Dolly Rocker 24/84lb Gamy 0/140lbs Cynicalgirl 0/19lbs Roses 9/46lbs H-Meally 0/95lbs Camplestar 0.8/108lbs buffy 48/140lbs Susie 14/70lbs PurpleRoses 12/84lbs Chezz 5/135lbs Nazia80 0/140lbs Crafty girl 16.5/70 lbs Geri: 0/56...

Go Suzie. You are doing so well. x x

Hi there, I was nearly 40 stone when I weighed in last august (2016). I am now 1 lbs away from having lost 8 stone, and feel so much better. Everyone's journey is different, and I am a big believer that there is no right or wrong way to lose weigh, however the things I have learnt are...

Oh Jenny, sending you a big hug. Have you thought about going to a group during the day and not telling your husband? Sending you lots of love x x PS have just noticed your signature - you are only 18 lbs away from a healthy BMI? That is amazing!!!!

actually today is exactly 9 months to the day I started my 'diet'. Unless you are doing VLCD i would say 8 or 9 months is a typical time frame to lose 8 stone. But everyone is different. Vintage Girl is my idol when it comes to weight loss. She has lost nearly 15 stone on SW so far...

I had over 19 stone to lose when I started. Very very close to having lost 8 stone so far. There a few on here with lots to lose. The best advice I have is don't be in a hurry. Sometimes life happens. But the pounds do add up if you keep chipping away Wishing you lots of luck x x

whoop you are doing so well x x

Have you ever seen My 600lbs life? On the show, the doctor talks a lot about enablers, but also about the patients taking responsibility for their food choices. Basically you are right in that he is choosing what he eats. To be honest, and I say this as someone who is massively overweight...

Jenny I am so happy to see you again!!!!! And with such wonderful progress with your pregnancy, and weight loss :):wee::D SW and pregnancy works really well - midwife's even suggest it for their obese mothers. Maybe your husband can speak to your midwife if he is concerned? Here to follow...

well done for making it back!

13lbs off since I last updated - total lost this year now 41 lbs Dolly Rocker 24/84lb Gamy 0/140lbs Cynicalgirl 0/19lbs Roses 9/46lbs H-Meally 0/95lbs Camplestar 0.8/108lbs buffy 41/140lbs Susie 14/70lbs PurpleRoses 12/84lbs Chezz 5/135lbs Nazia80 0/140lbs Crafty girl 16.5/70 lbs Geri: 0/56 lbs...

Sorry to read about your friend. Eating at this time is expected, so don't beat yourself up. Given you now have Italian residency, I think this means you are required to eat at any emotional time, or when family are visiting. Double check your residency conditions, but I am almost certain...

i just ate it! I figured i'd rather have 2 or 3 days off and enjoy myself, and then get back on it again. I still logged everything, and found actually freeing myself didn't result in a massive binge - yes i overate, but nothing that would lead to a weight gain. I did this at xmas too - 3...

gains suck - but that's why i think it's important to log everything, even if we have a bad few days. if you see a 2 lbs gain on the scales (for example), have you eaten 7000 calories above maintenance calories? If not, it's not a real gain.

Hi Moo, Welcome back! Great first week weigh in. Here to follow your journey x x

Yay go Suzie x

to add to what Pierce said: best proteins to chose are chicken or fish nothing battered, or any kind of pies/pastry the temptation is to go for a salad, but with bread, croutons, salad dressing, and/or condiments like mayo you might as well have chosen something with chips no additional bread...

hi, Ketosis doesn't mean automatic weightloss - it just means you are burning fat. So if you eat more fat than you need, you won't go into your fat stores. However if you are doing a VCLD it is highly unlikely you are eating too much fat! If I was you, I might be tempted to do a re-feed for...

Ellie I'm so happy for you. what an amazing loss in one year x x

ooh I'm glad this came up in my feed as I have been surprised by the lack of logic in clothes sizes and weight. I started at 552 lbs and was a size 30/32 (elasticated waist trousers, and baggy tops so really 34 was likely my proper size) I am now 455 lbs and a size 26/28. However I am the same...

24/3 -4 lbs 31/3 -1lbs total loss in March: 8 lbs total loss last 3 months: 33lbs Happy with this, although it is 3lbs off my goal. I feel like I've stuck to everything 99% of time, so I can't be disappointed. Hopefully the pesky 3 lbs comes off this week. Well done everyone!

Hope you are OK x x

awww new relationships are so exciting. have fun!

Excellent loss!!!!!!! So happy for you. Happy knees are in your near future x x

Brilliant result! Well done x x

I had a lot to catch up on! - seems you had a couple of down days. These happen. I have anxiety too, although I find I'm not as affected as I was a few years ago. It really sucks. I'm so happy to read you got into size 14 trousers. That's so amazing. As nice as it is to see the scales going...

7 lbs off since I last updated. so total for the year so far is 28 lbs off. Dolly Rocker 26/84lb Gamy 0/140lbs Cynicalgirl 0/19lbs Roses 9/46lbs H-Meally 0/95lbs Camplestar 0.8/108lbs buffy 28/140lbs Susie 9/70lbs PurpleRoses 12/84lbs Chezz 5/135lbs Nazia80 0/140lbs Crafty girl 16.5/70 lbs...

Susie I've just been catching up and you are doing so well. 9lbs in your first week is an Atkins result!!!!!! No matter which plan you follow, I always think you have such amazing sounding menus. You seem to have a lot of variety in your foods, and seem quite adventurous in what you cook...

-2 lbs this week. Which means down a stone bracket!

-1lb for me this week

#ShelfEnvy congrats for getting back on it x x

Sts again for me this week

You are doing so well. Especially congrats with all the exercise you are managing to do. Really happy for you - not just in terms of weight loss, but also the sense of achievement you must have. I personally think flexi syns are fine, especially if it's worked for you before. Everybody is...

this month I managed a total loss of 8 lbs. Not the 14 I wanted, but I have stuck to everything all month so I can't be disappointed in myself. Just the joys of weight loss I guess!!!! Dextermummy - target 9lb, 9lb lost, 0lbto go Solange - target 7lb, 3lb lost, 4lb to go Lisa - target 5lb...

STS for me this week. I know this sometimes happens for no reason, but I am slightly miffed that it means this month's total is 8 lbs, compared to last month's 17 lbs. Comparing food diaries, ironically I think this month was slightly better in terms of choices, but at least it's all going in...

Congrats on this weeks loss. So awesome!!!!!!! You are so going to get to goal this year.

You are doing so well. congrats for getting into size 14 jeans! So happy for you.

Hi Jo, I completely agree with those above re too little calories. I've not followed SW ever, but am currently calorie counting and 1200 is too little for your weight. I have the best results when I eat more. So as others have said, eat your syns! Check our your BMR with an online...

3 lbs off for me this week.

Glad to see you started a diary. Here to follow x x

day has been OK. This morning I ended up waiting on platform for 20 minutes and it was bloody freezing. Only to then get into work to find a candidate had cancelled their interview. I could have spent 20 minutes at home, rather than waiting for an earlier train on a freezing platform. doh.

excellent loss. Well done!!!!!!!

Just read through your diary - you're doing so well! You are also living the dream - pool in the garden!!!!!! Looking forward to reading the rest of your journey

Good luck! You can still lose without exercising. It might be slightly slower, but you can still get good results. Hope you enjoy your first week. Because you've been here before you know you can do it x x

love the spreadsheet and pie chart!!!! i have similar - it can be good to look at when feeling down. Plus when you have a STS you can see how far you've come. Looking forward to reading about your journey.

i love the see food eat it diet. That is how I would live if i could! To be honest, you've picked a good country to live in while following that eating plan ;-) Glad your house renovations are moving along. It will be worth it in the end. Also glad so see a few posts back that your cats are...

brilliant weekly amount, and brilliant total too. So happy for you x

1) officially 2 size smaller all over - new trousers arrived yesterday to 'prove' this! 2) it's Friday 3) it's half term next week which means my commute will be much quieter

1 lb off for me this week

I don't so slimming world but follow a few people who do. I do cc so if I went over one day I would probably just draw a line under it and stick to plan for the rest of the week, maybe clawing back 100 calories a day (so roughly 5 less syns a day). Based on your stats I don't think this will...

Congrats! Such wonderful news. Rest and carbs both sound like good ideas x x

Well done. So pleased for you! You are going to have such an awesome life x x

4 lbs off for me making 21 so far this year. Updated for Outdoorlass as well Dolly Rocker 19/84lb Gamy -9/140lbs Cynicalgirl 0/19lbs Roses 9/46lbs H-Meally 0/95lbs Camplestar 0.8/108lbs buffy 21/140lbs Susie 0/70lbs PurpleRoses 2/84lbs Chezz 5/135lbs Nazia80 0/140lbs Crafty girl 7.5/70 lbs...

1) I fit into a theatre seat 2) my gran finally had a stair lift fitted in her house 3) I ordered some trouser's 2 sizes lower than usual. My current trouser's are really massively too big now 4) I had enough calories for a crème egg tonight

Well said!

What Tibba says above. It's the idea that you don't eat too little. If you do, your body tries really hard to hold on to fat. With slimming world that means eating all your syns.

Im joining!!! Target is 14 lb. 4 lb off this week (Friday weigher) Dextermummy - target 9lb, 0lb lost, 9lb to go Solange - target 7lb, 0lb lost, 7lb to go Lisa - target 5lb, 0lb lost, 5lb to go hilltop princess - target 7lb, 0lb lost, 7lb to go Littlemisspiggy - target 4lb , 0lb lost, 4lb to...

I'm so happy for you. Literally just did a woohoo on the station platform for you. Reflect on your week so you can repeat it for next week x x x x 4lbs off for me this week

You sound so ill - too ill to enjoy sick leave in fact! Hope you feel a bit better soon.

Thanks Kay and everyone. so pleased :-) Good luck to everyone this month.

1) I got new sheets and duvet cover. They are so nice on my bed. 2) I am back in the habit of drinking enough water. Really pleased about this. 3) Had my first creme egg of the year. It was delicious. Have another for today

1) its Friday 2) my trains are finally running close to properly again 3) pizza for dinner

your post made me laugh. I love the idea of wondering around the supermarket to get exercise. Huge congrats on your weight loss this week, but also your running total. If you get 2 lbs again don't be disheartened - keep looking at the total loss and you will feel loads better Good luck with...

6 lbs off for me this week Dolly Rocker 18.5/84lb Gamy -9/140lbs Cynicalgirl 0/19lbs Roses 9/46lbs H-Meally 0/95lbs Camplestar 0.8/108lbs buffy 17/140lbs Susie 0/70lbs PurpleRoses 2/84lbs Chezz 5/135lbs Nazia80 0/140lbs Crafty girl 7.5/70 lbs Geri: 0/56 lbs GSP: 11/49 lbs Vintage Girl...

6 lbs off for me, so monthly loss is 17 lbs. whoop. 5 lbs over target Joaniek- 5lb target- 5lb to go Lisa- 5lb target- 5lb to go TwoWardrobesMarie 7lbs - 7lbs togo Buffy 12lb target, 5 lbs over target - total loss 17 lbs Dextermummy - 15lb target - 4lbto go Grandma June - 4lbs target, 4lbs to...

6 lbs off for me this week. This means a monthly total of 17 lbs, and a total loss of 80 lbs (5 stone 10 lbs). woohoo.

1) I walked to AND from the bus stop today 2) I had enough calories to have 200g of oven chips with my dinner 3) it didn't rain today 4) despite the fog, my trains ran on time

12 stone is awesome. I'm so happy for you!!!!!!!

Woohoo awesome loss

To have a full choice you need to order a dress at least 6 months in advance. In terms of ordering a smaller size, its much easier to take in then try to take out. So be generous with the size you order, as it can be taken in. Good advice above about mentioning you are losing weight, as...

Well done on this years losses. Here to follow your journey in 2017 x x

Oh wow Hawaii is so exciting. Somewhat ironically a trip to Hawaii is my reward to myself when I get to goal! I've been losing weight for 5 months, starting on Atkins, and then just before Xmas I moved to cc. I've lost nearly 5.5 stone in total. I'm much bigger than you, so I would estimate...

Hope you're OK. I think your mil goes home soon. Hope you're surviving x x

Hi all, I realised I haven't updated. This week was STS, but so far in January I have lost 11 lbs. Dolly Rocker 18.5/84lb Gamy -9/140lbs Cynicalgirl 0/19lbs Roses 9/46lbs H-Meally 0/95lbs Camplestar 0.8/108lbs buffy 11/140lbs Susie 0/70lbs PurpleRoses 2/84lbs Chezz 5/135lbs Nazia80 0/140lbs...

STS this week. I've been 100% but I think after 3 massive losses my body needed a break

1) I'm having a (homemade) burger for dinner. So excited. One of my favourite meals 2) I walked to the bus stop again. 3) It's past hump day, and nearly Friday 4) I figured out a hard payroll problem at work. Yay me 5) Work colleagues invite me to go and see a student production of Fame the...

Susie, so glad you and the cats are safe. It does all sound a bit surreal. But glad you have now been able to wash! Informal slimming group sounds like a great idea. There are some posts on here from international groups - Spain seems to have some informal active groups. Might be worth...

Here to follow your journey. Good luck x x

Brilliant loss! Also shows occasional 'bad' food is OK x x

1) I walked to the bus stop, something I haven't been able to do in ages 2) My meeting venue was rearranged to the office I usually work in, so I didn't have to go across Central London in the cold 3) Bras that had been uncomfortable are now fitting

I loved warehouse 13.

1) It rained this morning but my feet didn't get wet (I hate wet feet) 2) I got back into good water drinking habits over the weekend. Last week was great food wise, but the change of routine led to virtually no water. But this is now resolved 3) I had calories for an apple and a coconut...

This is entirely off topic, but I stared watching The Witches of East End over the weekend and really loved it. Think Charmed, but less annoying sisters. I got through to the middle of season 2 and James Marsters popped up as a guest star! He's been in 3 episodes so far, and we are not quite...

1) found new programme on Netflix that I'm loving (witches of east end) 2) didn't fall asleep on sofa last night, so my sleep wasn't interrupted. Feel really refreshed this morning 3) my skin is looking really good. Apparently eating vegetables is good for you

Best attitude ever! These days happen. No guilt x x

Congrats on your loss. Weight loss is odd. 2 weeks can be exactly the same food wise, but the amounts you lose are completely different. If you think you've been on plan, stick with it and next week might be a bigger loss. I like looking at my total loss when I'm feeling discouraged. It...

I based my goal on the memory of being that weight. I could do everything I wanted, and also felt pretty good. It will still be an obese BMI. When I get there I may lose more. If I do, it will be to get my BMI to around 32, which make it possible to get skin surgery (privately). And for me...

4 lbs off for me this week Joaniek- 5lb target- 5lb to go Lisa- 5lb target- 5lb to go TwoWardrobesMarie 7lbs - 7lbs to go Buffy 12lb target, 1 lb to go Dextermummy - 15lb target - 4lb to go Grandma June - 4lbs target, 4lbs to go Jenny_b - 20lbs target, 8lbs to go Fireworks- 11lbs target, 5.5 to...

4lbs off for me :-)

awesome loss - well done

1) Tried carrot and coriander soup for lunch and it was yummy. 2) I was congratulated for being articulate in an important meeting. 3) My line manager agreed I could go home a little early today, to avoid travel disruption should it snow

1) had breakfast with the curtains open this morning - the sun had come up and i didn't need the light on 2) got 2 seats on the train this morning. I still have a very fat arse, so having space to spread out is so nice 3) I had photo taken for work ID badge, and I quite like the picture. 4) I...

I buy all my clothes from Yours Clothing - they do men's as well (online anyway, not sure about in store) so worth checking out. Generally good value for money, and sales stuff tends to be very cheap.

woohoo so happy for you

Hi Davie, Thought I'd drop by and say hi. Hope you feel better soon. Food poisoning may lead to weight loss though! Silver lining and all that. Make sure you eat all you syns - this will lessen the desire to binge Keep plodding on :-)

1). Had a cupcake today. It was delicious. Within calories, which made it even more yummy 2) master chief juniors (USA) is back on TV today. I love watching 10 year olds make better food than me. 3) I got a seat on the train this morning

Ha ha we had a cat called willow too. She now lives with my mum. Ha ha glad someone else was as in love as me and my sister. Any chance you also named your hamsters after boyzone members? Totally love James Marsters. Loved spike but I felt angel and buffy were the best couple.

1) tried quark for the first time. I'd never heard of it, but saw it on this forum so decided to try. Delicious and so low calorie 2) my sister gave me a video tour of her new kitchen today. They've been renovating their house for months, and had periods without water. Now its finished and...

Huge fan of the show. Still love it to this day. It has aged well. Fan of joss whedon generally as well

Well done so far. Excited for your first weigh in. First week numbers are the best!

Pleased to say 7lbs off for me this week Joaniek- 5lb target- 5lb to go Lisa- 5lb target- 5lb to go TwoWardrobesMarie 7lbs - 7lbs to go Buffy 12lb target, 5lb to go Dextermummy - 12lb target - 5lb to go Grandma June - 4lbs target, 4lbs to go Jenny_b - 18lbs target, 10lbs to go Fireworks- 11lbs...

So sorry about your Aunt. Big hug. Spending weekend locked in room with cats sounds like fun! Are they getting along OK? Or more of a reluctant acceptance of each other?

1) My gran had a hospital scan yesterday, and for the first time she got transport provided, so was able to get to and from the hospital easily. She's 90, and can't walk far (due to age rather than a specific disability), so even walking from a car park to the right department of a hospital is...

pleased to say 7 lbs off for me. Whilst it looks like a first week amount, I've actually been on plan for 4.5 months, including over Christmas. So a great weekly loss, but also a great loss overall - I have now hit 5 stone loss :)

Amazing loss. Well done x x

1) talked to my new boss, and agreed an earlier start date. So I now start my new role next week 2) mornings are getting lighter. When I woke up this morning at 7.30am it was practically light. 3) did an online grocery order, with lots of yummy food and some new soups to try

1) I organised my storage cupboard, putting stuff on free cycle and throwing out rubbish. This made room for the Xmas tree and decorations to be stored properly. 2) carried my suitcase upstairs. Its been ages since I've been able to carry myself, and a resonably heavy item up the stairs 3)...

I have no experience of this cyst, but based on your description of the pain, have they checked your gallbladder for stones? The cause of Gall stones are not fully known, but they often come after a big change in hormones eg pregnancy. For me it was losing a lot of weight. Also common for...

Good luck with weigh in tomorrow. Glad to see no side effects :-)

interesting article! it's interesting the stuff we know, but sometimes it takes a while for us to realise stuff. I like the suggestion that nothing is banned. So today for example, with 2000 calories you could have had one croissant. Maybe it's not the best choice nutritionally, but it's...

Glad you had a nice Christmas, and congrats for getting back on it! Any gains will go soon. Your husband though, I think you're stuck with for longer ;)

I'm going to go for 12 lbs this month Joaniek- 5lb target- 5lb to go Lisa- 5lb target- 5lb to go TwoWardrobesMarie 7lbs - 7lbs to go Buffy 12lb target, 12lb to go

Hi and welcome to the forums. There are a few people (including me) with lots to lose lurking on the boards, so you'll definitely find support. Good luck. Looking forward to reading about your journey x x

I would like to join. I want to lose 36 lbs and weigh day will be a Friday

Oh no poor kitty :-(

Hi all, I'm going to follow Gamy's lead and say I will lose 10 stone in 2017. I've already lost 4.5 stone, but I hope 10 stone in a year is still achievable. Dolly Rocker 0/84lbs Gamy 0/140lbs Cynicalgirl 0/19lbs Roses 10/46lbs H-Meally 0/95lbs Camplestar 0/108lbs buffy 0/140lbs

Congrats on your loss so far . . . Stephen Amell is very pretty and one of my future husbands. You can have him first, as long as I get him at some point

Awesome Jenny. You're now in onederland!!!!!

Awesome loss!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations! So pleased for you x x

Amazing loss. Well done!!! Just look at your "lbs to go " coming down. Nice you get to have a few drinks over the weekend - I've not drunk while on Atkins but I believe it makes you quite a light weight :greenapple: :banana_dancer:<------- that's you dancing after 2 drinks

Well done so far! Whatever happens at weigh in, take it as part of your journey. I have an under active thyroid too. Have you been referred to a specialist? I found the nutritional info quite helpful so if you haven't been offered a referral, worth asking your GP x x

Well done so far Lisa. You're doing great. Don't feel bad if you have a bad day, or even a bad week. Just learn and move on. Looking forward to reading about your future successes x x

Well done on your loss. Amazing result!

Oh no! No hot water. It sounds horrible. Don't worry about the food. Draw a line under it and eat some cheese.

congrats in choosing a plan that works for you. Good luck with SW!

That was a really horrible thing to happen to you. Glad you found a friend to help you with translation, and manged to get everything sorted out. Have your cats been ok? Are they getting along yet?

glad you are feeling better. mash potato is such great comfort food x x

Jenny you are doing so well. So happy for you!!!!! First WI was amazing. Congrats x x Takeaway is such a pain. Best I've found so far is a chicken kebab (no pitta and no chips). You could push the boat out and treat yourself to garlic mayonnaise. There are low carb curry recipes online...

Hi Susie, I've been catching up on your diary this morning - so glad you got back on LC and it looks like you;re doing really well. Woohoo so pleased for you. Nice to see you experimenting with some recipes - I decided I hated anything with coconut flour. Too coco-nutty for me. On the diet...

I'm so pleased you're enjoying Atkins! I found days 3 and 4 worse for cravings - seems you've got through it though. Christmas is something I've gone back and forth with myself - most things, as you've said can be avoided, are on plan, or there is a low carb option (eg chocolate). I just...

I still find breakfasts most challenging - mainly because I was a toast eater. But some quick things: cook a packet of sausages in one go, and eat them through the week. They can be warmed up when needed, or eaten cold if rushing around. Make sure to get sausages with high meat content ie...

I almost jumped with joy - woohoo to LC. No oat things - sausages can be your breakfast friend!

I love that for your midnight feast (or 3am feast) you chose fried eggs. Dr Atkins would be proud.

Sorry you weigh more than you thought, but you're so motivated you will lose it.

So pleased for you. An amazing loss x x

2 lbs off for me this week. Not gonna hit this month's target, but stuck to everything this week so just one of those things. Joaniek-target 9.5lb- 6.9lb to go Monday wi TwoWardobesMarie- 10lb Dextermummy - target 12lb, 9lb lost, 3lb to go Cynicalgirl - target 8lbs Vorona - Target: 8lbs MarySu...

Sorry about your Bridesmaid. I think she doesn't understand that her role is to look terrible. My sister got married a couple of years ago, but they did a small destination wedding thinking they would avoid stuff like this. There weren't any groomsmen or bridesmaids, just me and the grooms...

Are you going to reward yourself for not checking until weigh in day, or is the weigh in the reward? :-) Well done so far. Excited to follow your countdown x x

I read through all your diary (this one) today. Took me a few hours with a couple of 'comfort breaks'. I feel like it was your life story and now I am a Susie expert lol :) I had no clue you were Kiwi - I just thought you had some friends over there. I spent 3 weeks in New Zealand 3 or 4...

glad to read you had a good day :-)

2 lbs off for me this week. Super happy as the beginning of the week started badly. 2 more weigh in's for me in November, so still hoping I can hit my target Joaniek-target 7.7lb Monday wi TwoWardobesMarie- 10lb Dextermummy - target 12lb, 4lb lost, 8lb to go Cynicalgirl - target 8lbs Vorona -...