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Just wanted to say hello, and thanks for being a great motivation! I rejoined on the 9th of March too and lost 6lbs -chuffed to bits but WOW Blossom 8.5lbs that's fantastic! Hope you're all having a great week this week. Christine xx

Just wanted to say hello Snugglepuss, Emem & Holly's Nan - I rejoined last week after regaining two stone over the past 15 months. I do mainly Extra Easy days and usually one or two Green days when I want more than one 'a' or 'b' choice. I know what you mean about what's in your wardrobe - I...

Hi Sticky Just to say my OH and I had lots of interference and family saying this, that and the next thing, but on the day it was the best day of our lives. We went thru the day on a high and couldn't believe it when it was over. Whenever you have a 'helpful' family member upsetting you...

Thanks for your advice - I do still feel I have more to lose and when I'm 100% on plan I'm still having good losses so my body must be happy to still be losing the weight. I think I was just having a crisis of confidence about where I'm headed! Will head towards a healthy bmi and see how I...

Just wondered how everyone picks their final target. Originally my target was 12 and a half stone which is what I weighed when I left school. I'm fitting into size 12s now and that was all I wanted to be able to do but I'm still not within the healthy bmi range for my height (5'8")...

just wondered how long you put in the oven for? I'm going to try it with fresh ginger so I'll let you know how I get on. thanks Christine

Just a wee note to say I'm home and had the pleasure of meeting Jacky and her husband - Jacky you are positively skinny and your photos don't do you justice! Had a brilliant day - someone from the schotts (is that how you spell it?) group won, she had lost over 7 stone and is currently at...

mmmmmm - sounds fab! is it fresh ginger you use? think we'll be having that for Sunday dinner tomorrow!! Christine xx

Hi Jacky - congrats - that's magic!!! I'm going too. Leaving here at 6.30am tomorrow - eek! Are you preparing anything to take with you? Not sure if I need to take pics or prepare anything to say? Any advice would be greatly appreciated - look forward to seeing you tomorrow!! Christine xx

Just wondering if anyone is going to this? My consultant texted me on Monday to say I'd gotten thru and that I'd get a letter. The heat is tomorrow and I haven't received a letter and my consultant's manager was supposed to phone me to organise us travelling together and I haven't heard from her...

Hi Tanya Just to let you know I had a 7lb gain after a fortnight's holiday and it came off again really quickly (I think because it had gone on quickly). Try not to punish yourself this week for last week's slip up. It's in the past now! All the best for this week Christine xx

lol - my little boy's the same - now he demonstrates to anyone who'll watch complete with grunting noises for the really big stretches!!! :eek:

I lost 6lb this week (put on 3.5lb last week tho!) only 1.5lb to go to my two stone award and next week is my last weigh in before my holiday so I'm hoping I'll get it before I go away! Good luck everyone Christine xx

If you do need to go and get your paperwork you can do it with your head held high. You haven't given up SW (even tho she's been worse than useless) and you've lost an amazing amount of weight. You've done nothing wrong and you need someone who will continue to motivate you and support you...

:winner: You're a Star Harrie - well done!! :winner:

I got weighed this morning - put on 3.5lbs - not too worried tho - it's only the second gain I've had in 3 months and it was a combination of TOTM and celebrating after the Race for Life - went out last night for an Indian buffet and far too much alcohol - hope to get it all back off this week...

Thanks for all your comments. I also think I run slower than I walk sometimes (maybe most of the time actually)! What a difference it made having something to aim towards to keep me exercising too. Just wondering what my next challenge will be....?

Just to let you know that this morning I ran(!) the Inverness Race for Life - it was a very slow run at 38 and a half minutes but I did it none the less!! I only started training 6 weeks ago but joined SW mid February - I definitely couldn't have done it without my SW group and minimins, so...

Well done you!! That's magic! I managed 23mins this week and then someone stopped to ask me about my dog so I had to stop and speak!! Lol! It's my Race for Life tomorrow in Inverness - will let you know how it goes!! Going to download week 9 for tomorrow and hope that it'll get me most...

It doesn't have to be an ipod - I've got it downloaded on to my mp3 as well. my husband bought me an ipod shuffle - one of the tiny ones which is great but it's so small my two year old 'borrowed' it and now we can't find it!!! so I'm back to the mp3!!!! the joys!!! going for 25 mins...

Hi Prosecco - podrunner is ace!!! Have been moving thru the weeks a bit quicker so have now completed the 20 min run (totally astonished I managed it) and I'm due to do the 25 min run on Wednesday. I'm doing the Race for Life this Sunday so hope to be able to run most of the way, even if it is...

You really are an inspiration! I lost two stone with CD and maintained for a year and a half and then joined SW in February - definitely prefer SW to CD!!!! You look absolutely fab! Well done! Christine xx

It's lovely Emz - really, really suits you! Tracey - where do you get your hair cut? Christine xx

I'm also doing the Race for Life. I started 4 weeks ago and can now run 3 x 5mins with a 3min walk in between. I downloaded a programme called Podrunner - you download a new podcast every week and the music is already set up for a walk/run program - I much prefer this to checking my watch all...

I'm hoping this thread hasn't already been started and I've missed it! Anyhoo, I'm so excited I couldn't wait for anyone else to start the thread so here we are! I lost 2lbs this week which means I got my Club 10 and my 1 and a half stone award :) chuffed beyond belief! Have never managed...

Try not to stress Harrie & Weemo - we've all had gains/ bad weeks but try not to let it affect your aims. This is a new week so put last week behind you and start afresh. I've had 6 weeks of not doing very well and finally gave myself a good talking to and this week I lost 3.5lbs and got...

totally justified Jez - it's those little incentives that keep us going!

I've also started using this and think it's genius - such a simple idea and so much better than continually checking your watch. The music's good, time seems to pass quickly and a really good workout! Magic!! Thank you!

Welcome along! I also did CD - it definitely makes you appreciate SW!! Will never ever do CD again - altho it worked at the time - it made me really depressed and I felt I couldn't have an ordinary life!! SW - is great - eat heaps and still lose weight - what more can you want! Your first...

Well done Harrie on sts - it's much easier to get back on track if you aren't annoyed at yourself!!! And big congrats to Claire - that's an amazing achievement! Well done! I lost 3.5lbs this week - have had 3 crap weeks previously so have finally got my stone off so feel like I can move on...

Aaaaah - hadn't looked for a search facility - doh! I stay near Buckie and go to the meetings there - small world, eh?! They were speaking about the pasta quiche on Monday but I wasn't paying enough attention to remember what the ingredients were! I had a look on the SW site and found pasta...

Just wondered if someone could post the recipe for this please! Thank you! Christine xx

:D CONGRATS :D What a difference a year makes - u look fab! That's fantastic - u must feel on top of the world! Delighted for you. Keep up the good work! Christine xx

Somerfield Wholemeal Bread Rolls, 4/8/24 pack 28g Original 4 Syns Green 4 Syns Somerfield Bakers Best, Wholemeal Premium Bread Rolls, 6 pack 28g Original 3½ Syns Green 3½ Syns I got this from the SW site - only thing is a 28g roll is probably tiny so u might be better sticking with...

Hi Low fat cottage cheese is half a syn per 100g - that's all I can get in my local Asda/Tesco. Fat free cottage cheese is free. I'm not sure if 97% fat free would be low or very low fat tho! Not sure if that's any help! Christine xx

A loss is a loss and heading in the right direction too! I stayed the same this week - a bit disappointed but I know I've been allowing myself more syns than usual coz I was doing heaps of exercise :d'oh: lesson learned!! Anyhoo, new week, new start, gained last week so I'm determined to...

I gained 1.5lbs this week - I deserved it tho so definitely gonna get back on track this week and get it straight back off again. Well done to those who've lost and for those who've gained - it's already in the past and this is a new week! Good luck to all Christine xx

Hi I've just joined this forum but joined SW four weeks ago and have been doing EE since I started, I lost 6lbs first week, 1.5lbs second week and 3lbs for both third and fourth week. The majority of our group who've tried EE have had good losses but it doesn't seem to suit everyone, as there...

Hi Girls Just wondered how're you doing? I've not been sticking to ss at all. And I missed my appt with CDC on Wednesday night as Dan had hospital in Aberdeen. Just really need to get back on track now. Hope you're both fine. Cxx

Finally feel human again! Didn't meet my 5lb target tho - might have something to do with sweet tea, toast and soup! Did manage to lose 3lbs so at least I didn't put on but by next week I will be 13st something!! :innocent0001: I will, I will, I will!!! :innocent0001: How're you both getting...

How's it going girls?? Me & Logan have flu & husband's still offshore but I had to resort to tea & toast today as I felt so light-headed. Don't think I'm going to hit my target this week. Hope you're doing fine Cxx

Woo hoo!! Chuffed to bits for you Rachel!! Cxx

I'm getting on fine - still managing to ss - have given myself a target weight of 13st 13lbs this week - if I achieve that I'll have lost 3 stones in 10 weeks and it'll be the first time I've been 13st something in a very long time - it does mean I have to lose 5lbs this week - so no cheating...

Good luck for today Rachel! Cxx

So delighted for you Rachel - it sounds like you've really turned a corner. & well done on the panto thing - that took some guts!! Sounds like you had a ball and your whole post sounds more positive. Good luck with the agency interview. Let us know how it goes Cxx

I think there were a number of things that helped. Speaking to my CDC meant I wasn't kidding myself anymore coz I told him everything - I think when you keep it to yourself it's almost like it's not really true and you can just carry on in denial. What about arranging an appointment time to...

Rachel - I don't know what to say - I wish I had some answers for you. R u seeing your CDC tonight? It would be worth discussing things with them. Last week I was just a glutten and I felt like I was becoming obsessed by food and I convinced myself I was starving all the time. I had a really...

It is tonight I get weighed Claire and apart from the cheesecake I've been ss'ing so hoping for a few pounds - fingers crossed!! Good luck for you Rachel xx

Glad it all went well Claire. How's the diet going - I was managing to ss no bother until I met a friend for coffee in puddleduck patch in Cullen yesterday and had a bit of lemon cheesecake - oops - had to give half to my friend tho and didn't manage to eat the bit I had so at least I didn't...

Just a very quick message to say good luck to you and the girls for tomorrow xx

Well done Claire - that's fantastic!! I've managed to ss for 3 whole days so hopefully have now got back into the swing of things. R u getting nervous about Monday - for you and the girls? How're you getting on Rachel? Cxx

Claire -as far as the girls are concerned just think of that warm fuzzy feeling you got when your eldest told you she'd be happier - that is all that matters - that they are happy and that you have confidence in their education - the head from the old school will be a distant memory soon...

Managed to put on 1lb - I thought it would have been more. But going to SS now and stop kidding myself. Was it your aam week Rachel - I found it really hard to stick to the portion sizes. Also I was thinking if you've put it on so quickly in a week maybe a lot of it is fluid so it should come...

Rachel - I've been really bad too -get weighed tonight (I'll post how bad later) - so let's start with a clean slate tomorrow and move on - need to get back in the zone as they say. & change your avatar to something positive!!!!! How're you getting on Claire?? Cxx

Hi Claire - good loss for AAM - it coming off - woo hoo!! Babs The first few days are the worst but once you pass those it gets much less emotional and easier to deal with. Good luck Christine xx

Claire - that's awful - when they're at an age where they're so easily influenced - education like that needs to be done with a lot of consideration. Hope the headmistress will take your info on board. It would be awful for the girls to have to move schools. Thinking of you. Cxx

I'm really impressed by your determination Rachel - I'm still at the 'nobody's seeing me in a cossie' stage but I bought a new one in May and it's still never been on. Must try harder!! Is your weigh in tomorrow Claire?? Cxx

This is probably going to sound realllllllly silly but after you've had a facial/massage do you not feel that you're not really fit to drive? You know when you're so chilled out the world just seems to be going on around you? Maybe it's just me!! Cxx

Well done Rachel - what a boost!! Pampering sounds like a fab reward - I'd love to go to a spa but would definitely need to lose weight first - it's the paper knickers that put me off. Just back from my weigh in - I confessed all!! I don't know how but I managed to lose 7lbs. It's bizarre -...

Good luck for you weigh in Rachel Cxx

mmm, Chinatown - I'm in. My OH has requested we visit Sizzler's too for a cheeseburger!!! This is so bad - we're supposed to be reformed characters :whistle: oops!! But we will get there!! Have you got goals your aiming for by Christmas? Cxx

Hi Claire & Rachel I get weighed tomorrow so hopefully will have recovered by then! Just finding it hard to stay motivated - don't know if it's the rubbish weather or tiredness - my little boy has his first three teeth thru so there's been quite a few sleepless nights! Just need a kick up the...

I wish you hadn't asked Claire!!! Was doing ever so well ss'ing and then binged last night - husband (who is also supposed to be on ss) went to indian takeaway and he had chicken pakora, korma, rice & a chilli naan - I'm saying all this as I (just!) had a naan dipped in his korma sauce - as if...

Well done on your loss Claire - that's fantastic!! And Rachel it's sounds like ur gonna do just as well at your weigh in - good luck! Cxx

Hi Rachel Sorry to hear about your loss - it makes you wonder if it's all worthwhile. But it is! Remember you lost nearly a stone in the first two weeks - I think it's hard as some people seem to have great losses every week and it's inevitable to compare yourself to others - I know that's...

My add a meal week was a bit of a disaster as ended up eating more than I should have and having stuff that I definitely shouldn't have been near (carrot cake, bread roll) - didn't deserve it but I lost a pound so this week it's back to sole source and no messing!! I drink flavoured water as I...

Well done Rachel - almost a stone in two weeks - that's fab!! And Claire - I think Alex just comes on here to spy on us to see if we've confessed to cheating!!! Christine xx

sounds like a plan!! thanks Rachel Cxx

best wishes for the re-start Christine xx

hey foxy lady - that's fab!!!! definitely a boost - well done!! Christine xx

jeans for 20p Rachel - that is a bargain!! is Thainstone on every weekend? sounds like it's worth a look! Christine xx

Hi Claire I'm not sure the name of the farm but it's Carole & Gregor Sievwright - we both have labradoodles - that's how we met and then we ended up pregnant at roughly the same time, her wee boy's 4 months older than mine. Christine

ps rowies with marg & freshly made homemade jam mmmmmmmm :rolleyes: Cxx

Somedays SS is no bother at all and other days it's just soooooooo hard. AAM has been good, I'm going try to go back to SSing after this but it's so nice to have a meal, mmm!! I had no probs drinking water to start with coz I loved the stuff but now I have Coke Zero and sparkling water just to...

Hi Langnan I've got a friend who lives on a farm near Fordyce so that's probably not far from you. We stay in Portgordon and I do see my CDC in Fochabers. Christine xx

I live between Buckie & Fochabers and have been SSing for 4 weeks and have just started AAM week - think I might go to 790 after this, even tho I've still got heaps to lose!! Christine xx

What did I miss - please tell me how to make jelly!?! Cxx

LOL!! Cheers Alec!!

Fantastic - what a boost - well done you!!

Just wanted to save I've had a really bad week up until tonight's wi and altho I wasn't feeling brave enough to post at the time your hourly threads were great to remind me that others feel exactly the same and also that it is achievable!! Best wishes and thanks to you all Cxx

Wow - I hope I get a week 4 loss like you!! It definitely gives you a boost - good luck. Cxx

Hi Miss Tiny I've only been on it for 3 weeks and I can fit into some of my size 16s (the big ones) whereas I was 18-20 before. Also I had to run down my stepdads garden with his phone today, firstly - I ran :eek: and secondly - I nearly lost my jeans on the way!! Good luck Cxx

Cheers Lesley - not only am I impressed with your mathematics - I can't believe I'm quarter of the way there - magic - thanks!! Cxx

Hi folks Felt very sorry for myself after last weeks paltry 3lbs loss so didn't post as I was feeling a bit useless but this week I've lost 6lbs so a stone and a half in total :clap: hurray!! It was really good to come on and read the posts for inspiration - thanks everyone. Christine xx

Hi Fiona Whereabouts are you? I'm near Buckie and I see my CDC in Fochabers but I think there are 3 in Aberdeenshire. Christine

Fantastic Mia :party0011: well done! Christine xx

What a feeling :party0011: that's fantastic!! Christine xx PS :jelous: I'm not jealous at all ;)

Is it just the Moderators that meet up or can anyone join in? Christine xx

Hi Ruth You are looking fab - can't believe how small your waist is now!! Can't believe you're an 18 tho, you def don't look it - think you'll have to go shopping again soon!! I was 16st 13lbs when I started so I hope I can do as well as you have - I would love to be 13st 9lbs!! Well done...

It was a fab article & pics Alec!! Well done from your latest recruits Dan & Christine

Just to let you know I had similar concerns about the diet so I bought the Cambridge Diet book, it fills you in with all the theory - it's a really good read and answered all my questions, the diet has been used in hospitals and the first trials were carried out in 1970, the diet as it is now...

My cdc is male and his wife measured me, bust, waist and hips. So wasn't quite so embarrassing!

Well done Roz :) that's fantastic!

A stone and a half (if I can add) in just two weeks :) that is fantastic :) well done! Christine xx

Ok, so everyone probably knows about this but if you're a newbie like me, or if you're struggling, the Inspiration Slide Show is definitely worth a look - I can't believe how amazing everyone looks, not only slimmer but happier - it's definitely where I'm going to look when I need to remember...

If the combat trousers fit now and they didn't before - surely that's a good sign!! :) My cdc keeps saying don't get obsessed my numbers and it's true. In a couple of weeks time everyone will be commenting on your weight loss I'm sure. Stick with it, I'm only at week one and I'm sure it'll...

That's fantastic - can't believe you're losing more than a pound a day - and a bet you never thought you'd say you'd be celebrating anything with a peanut crunch bar and a sparkling water!! Christine xx

What a difference - you look younger too - well done - and in only 10 weeks - amazing!! Christine xx

Well done Bagpuss - that's just amazing. My 3 year wedding anniversary is at the end of the month and my (and my husband's) aim is for us to both be slimmer than we were on our wedding day - think we might even manage it. The way I look at my wedding pictures is - I might have been wearing a...

Well done - that's fab - hope I can manage the same! Christine xx

Thanks everyone - wouldn't have got thru the first week without coming on here every night so thanks for that too. Cxx

Well done Faye :) what a fab feeling!! Christine xx

Got weighed tonight and I've lost 12lbs in my first week - can't believe it, husband lost 16lbs so we're both mega chuffed - clothes are already fitting better too! Woo hoo Christine xx

Hope that's it sorted now Mike, fingers crossed. Also note to self - don't be eating a strawberry mousse while reading a post about your wound! Take care Christine

Fantastic!!

Hope all goes well tomorrow Mike - sorry to jump in - I've done my NLP training - it's amazing how naturally it comes to you and I think it would be a really good combination with life coaching. Anyhoo, good luck Christine

Thinking of you, just don't know what else to say. Christine xx

Hi Mama Don't know if this helps but I had similar tests at 19 weeks as they thought my baby had spina bifida, it made for a very long & worrying pregnancy but now I have a little boy who's nearly 5 months and he's fine. Hope you get good news thinking of you Christine xx

Hi Anna I've got a wee boy who's nearly 5 months and he's definitely what keeps me going - I'd hate for him to grow up with the same issues about food and appearance that I have - I've only been on the diet a week tho but so far so good & I've got more than 5 stone to lose. Also altho I...

Thanks for the advice Mike. Can you have the cambridge water flavourings in the first two weeks? My cdc didn't offer me any so I assumed I had to wait a fortnight, the same as the bars? Thanks Cxx

Hi Folks I'm a newbie - my husband and I have just started on Wednesday and it's going ok so far. Just been reading some of the posts and wondered if the above drinks are allowed. :confused: My cdc didn't mention them but I've noticed people mentioning them in their posts. Would love some...