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"It offends me as both a writer and a pervert. :')" That is one of the funniest things I have ever read on here...... So, whilst I am here (as a bloke) I will tell you what I have just read. "The Death Of Eli Gold" by David Baddiel. So so beautiful, moved me very very deeply.

On reflection, it is, yes. It is important to me - i turned 40 3 weeks ago, and I didnt envisage being single at 40. I certainly didnt envisage being a single dad at 40, that is for certain. That said, the kids are a blessing and I love them so so dearly - they have been the best thing in my...

I know the advice is right, but I just dont seem to able to act on it... xx

Its just happening. Talking / messaging is fine...but speaking and meeting?? It just doesnt feel comfortable at all... Cant do it. Proper crisis of confidence this one. x

I fear that I do..... x

I hope that the bridge will come with clear instructions, and ideally not in Swedish.... xx

(roots for hammer, nails, allen key, hacksaw...) xx

Jujudoll, Sometimes you can worry that your bridges have been irrevocably burnt though....?? x

Organising one myself may well prove to be a bridge too far..... xx

Hmmm, I will try that - just need to find one now....x

I have met two women on here during the last 18 months.... BOth lovely in different ways - I got very cold feet about the second - but I just couldnt seem to go through with it. The first, well, it was WestieGirl, who tragically is no longer with us... About 3 months before she passed away...

Perhaps I will try - I just cant seem to take that first step though..x

Mingling is so difficult, when you dont often do it though..... x

Another New Year - 40 Last week. Still slim. Still Single. Still too busy with kids - but in reality, still too busy prevaricating and finding reasons not to "just to get out there" a bit more.... In truth - i have to xx

I do occasionally with the kids and it would be good to have a brew... Will let you know when next I am over !! Will be in the summer hold for sure x

Still not quite got the disciplin for crisps yet !!! Perhaps after my next date, I will allow myself a treat or two... Xx

Was just reading the Sarah bits. Was in Llandudno the other day (albeit briefly). Felt very odd being there... x

You could say that. Its been a while I guess, and the mind gets out of practice... x

Did somebody just flirt with me???? Blimey !!!! xx

It was fun doing it - but i dont think the journey is finished. Last year, i met up with a couple of people from here (i even went on a date with Sarah/westiegirl) and it was lovely to do that - but I still remain single... That might be the next challenge, but i havent decided whether to "go...

My relationship with cheese remans abusive......if i start with cheese, i have to finish it - all of it!!! So i dont touch it.....if such a thing as a "cheeseaholic" exists, it is me... x

Not posted for nearly a year, but i did it!!!! I now weigh 13-2 actually. xx

28 weeks now - Good grief - not a single crisp has passed my lips (not even all the new Walkers ones...), no cheese, oh heavens. Anyway - 28 weeks in, and i have lost another 3 pounds this week, so a total of 68 pounds. I really want to get to the end of this as quickly as i can now - I said...

at some stage in the weeks ahead, i am going to go for a Pint, and a bag of crisps, and a Cheese Sandwich. Perhaps not in the same day though....... Need to try to keep focussed....... xx

A good week this week, 2.5 pounds off, so not too far to go now - in fact only 22 pounds left now. Nearly 3 quarters of the way there now. 6 months of dieting though - god..... I want the following Cheese . Crisps. Lager.

"more than happy being single"...?? I am prepared to bet you that you won't be single for long. Seriously, i have never seen a change in appearance as marked as that in, like.... ever actually. A fox. xx

Blimey. Ding Dong...... xx

Not been for a good while - but plenty of reasons. Anyway - back again, and still losing weight. Its been 24 weeks now since i started and I have lost 64 pounds in total now, and i think i have 24 to go ( that doesnt sound too bad....) My waist size is now between 34 and 36 (it was 42" when...

It was very emotional. I kept myself to myself (was one of the "standing" people!!), didnt actually speak to anybody, but i was struck my the mix of ages and backgrounds of the people there. I could only hazard a guess at numbers, perhaps 150-200 in total. Afterwards, i walked up the Pier...

I will do, for sure. Not sure if people are meeting up beforehand, or afterwards - i am going to be getting to Colwyn Bay at around 1130 i think. x

sorry, that is what i meant - a flower in a lapel, a pink rose, or a carnation or something similar. xx

I WILL be going on Thursday, although i think a pink suit may be a bit much!! I am sure i can get a pink tie though, or a beautiful flower. x

May Sarah rest in peace in eternity. We dated - only the once, but we dated... I didnt even know this diary existed, and I have been reading it for yesterday and all of this morning. What shattering news, nothing I can add to all the wondeful words and tributes that others have added, far more...

Been a bit remiss in updating lately... but I lost a paltry 1 pounds last week, and a slightly better 2 pounds this week. The good bit though is that i have lost weight for 15 consecutive weeks now.. x

Another week, and another 2.5 pounds off. Thankfully, i am now just over halfway there...Less thankfully, i still have another 43 pounds to go. xx

Well, what a week. Another 4 pound loss, so i have now lost 3 stone 1 pound - splendid, very happy with that. The single life continues though.... just not meant to be i guess. I tried though!!! xx

Sam, Yes, you are right - a loss is a loss. Still going to the gym around 4 times a week or thereabouts, but ti is getting harder to go as much now. How is the love life?? Kiki, Thanks for that - was only one date though...... xx

Well, another 2 pounds gone. Was hoping for a better result this week, but its still ok.... Parents Evening tonight...... ALWAYS makes me nervous. xx

Thats terrific. I have found that SW works well too - I started on Jan 4th this year, and did the thing where you pay for 12 weeks all at once. I now have 2 weeks left, and if i lose 5 pounds in total in those 2 weeks, i will have lost 3 stone. I cant believe how easy it has been !!! xx

Sarah, In my infinite wisdom I have managed to delete the end of your number - as such i am unable to arrange a further 2 course lunch. Can you tell me what number comes after 41..... that is what i am missing... Then a further lunch can be arranged!!! xx

Still coming off though isnt it!!!??? Sam, nothing to worry about, so long as the weight is coming off, then it will be fine. Sarah, feels like i have lost quite a bit since our 2 COURSE LUNCH !!!! How can i have a 2 course lunch and still lose weight?? Its bizarre.. xx

another 3 pounds gone folks....... xx

I think it is a case of "each to their own". I go on my own, and i actually think that works better for me than doing it in a group. xx

I am ok - was quite a big step, thats all. Glad it went well though - and i hope we do it again soon.... xx

Well, I am all of a dither. I dated!!! And yesterday, i was thrilled - all nervous and anxious about it all now. xx

I am sure all will be fine - we have at least spoken now - so we both know that we actually exist!!!!! xx

Oh my God, its tomorrow!!!!! Terrified!!!! xx

Rather exciting this.... xx

Doesnt take an awful lot to fool me though..... xxx

Just to ensure that you girls behave yourselves, I will chaperone..... And perhaps have a glass of wine. xx

Gen - i am sure if you dont know yet, you will find out soon enough!! xx

I should know if the news is good news, by around lunchtime on Friday xx

a little Gen, a little..... xx

come on then Gen, what was fun????? xx

Gen, have you eaten a caterpillar??? Spill the beans xx

Gosh - i hadnt noticed any of that, but then again, i have only been here for a few weeks so i probably wouldnt anyway.... That sounds like fun xx

If it isnt a dim question - you live in Dublin, and i know Sarah lives in Llandudno - how on earth do you know each other??!! xx

I lost 2.5 pounds - that seems to be about average for me now. Happy enough. As for Sarah, well, time will tell, we have exchanged a few messages now - lets see what happens next.... xx

Gen, havent met each other yet!!!! The thought of meeting up with somebody is terrifying, truly xx

Just off to weigh in - not holding my breath this morning - i bet i have lost 2 pounds (again)... Quite an exciting day today though.. xx

afraid so.... xx

blimey, i wait for years and years, then 2 positive comments in one day!!!!!! xx

hmmmm, check your mail in the morning... xx

oh heavens..... This is FAR FAR too positive.... xx

ooohhhhh...... not too far at all... Blimey, thats quite exciting. Would you say we are "age appropriate"?? I am 38 by the way... xx

And well done on yours too, fabulous effort. if it's not a personal question - whereabouts do you live? (he asked, casually...) xx

Perhaps you are right. Not decided yet - single or otherwise, i have been happy for the last 9 years, happy in my role as a Dad first and foremost - perhaps i shoud stay that way. xxx

will do that - but frankly, i have been a "single parent" for so long, i actually dont really need support as such - just feel like it is time i met someone. xx

I havent tried dating websites - not sure i could do that - although it has worked for some people - and i have no idea what Gingerbread is either..... xx

No luck at all. Reckon i have been on this shelf so long, people cant see me for dust now.. xx

Hey Sam, you are attached now - you are not allowed to say that !!! Weight loss going splendidly - lost 32 pounds in 8 weeks so far - so all splendid. You?? xx

Well done dear - real progress..... Naturally, i cant progress on * week, but i think i can guess....

Thank you - sure it will happen for me soon enough actually, i think i am trying to convince myself of that!!! xx

Bless you both - still no dates though - i think i am cursed!!! Well, lets see what the next few days brings.. xx

well, it is there in my signature now.... xxx

Just says @Update of File Failed@ for me - can someone talk me through how to do it.....?? xx

Well, I tried to, but for some reason it wouldnt let me... Must be 100 posts, so you will all have to wait..... xx

well i will try to do it then (at some point today) - and then watch everybody run off.... xx

Not thought of doing that - will have to figure out how to do that.... But i dont think i am bad looking...... xx

Hi Rach - many thanks.... still not a single date, therefore no need for luck sadly... xx

oh i will stick to it, for sure. Good luck x

NOt too bad, but i still have a long way to go.... I paid for a 12 week countdown up front, and in my own head, i wanted to lose 3 stone in that time if i could - as such i now have 12.5 pounds to lose in 5 weeks, so i should do that i reckon. At that point, i will probably do another 12 week...

Littlebubb, cool name by the way.... I reckon weight comes off in 2 week cycles - i am sure that i have alternate good adn bad weeks, for example i did the same as you and had more or less the same thing for 2 straight weeks, lost 1.5 and then 4 - didnt make any sense. As for the "woman of...

absolutely - a loss is a loss.... Stick with it, missus.. x

And how is love's young dream going???? x

Another 4 off today..... chuffed to bits.. x

H Bomb, thank you sir. At 6ft6, you have to be a bloke too.... Your losses are equally impressive - must be doing something right...

Cow.

I would be very surprised if you dont lose weight next week - i am probably not the right person to comment on thi, but i have heard that monthly cycles can affect weight loss too. As a bloke, i obviously dont know this, but it would seem to make sense. Now listen, dont mention chips...

I wouldnt be too disppointed, given the chips and the booze!!!! Everything i read about these things says that weight loss is cyclical, and you should think in terms of 2 week cycles - across a 2 week period, if you stick to things, you WILL lose weight. Sure you will lose this week. x

Well, another 1.5 pounds off this week (bit less) - but then my weigh in was at a different times of day (7pm, instead of 9.30am) - not sure of that could make a difference? Anyway, a loss is a loss, and so long as the weight comes off..... So far....25.5 pounds off, and no dates. x

A works night out is probably a challenge - I am meant to be going to a dinner party tonight (the ex is having the kids for a weekend, first time in ages...) - dreading it, not cos of the food, but cos it is one where being single makes me stick out like a sore thumb..... x

dont take too long ..... i am certain i am missing out now... x

How is that failing?? Blimey, you are a quick worker..... Good luck though, i do hope it works out. Right, sort me out with a date now...... x

5 pounds is fabulous, bet you are over the moon!!! x

thats a good point, so long as you communicate it correctly, your chap ought to know that this is a sign of how much you want the relationship to work - you are demonstrating your commitment to him and to your love for one another... God, listen to me!! Advice for others, but never able to...

Now that has to be progress... play hard to get and all that..... You have clearly succeeded where i have failed - i really do need tips now!! x

i better had !!!! x

Good luck with this. As a singleton, i cannot really comment other than to briefly say that being in separate beds is not great, but it is tons better than being in separate houses. Much easier to find your way across the landing than to move out and in again - i suspect it is a measure of the...

Blimey, i wish i hadnt stumbled across THIS thread....... Feel terrible on behalf of men everywhere now.... x

I was a little like that, i would eat reasonably well, but then eat the wrong foods some times, and the weight sort of crept up over a number of years, I am 38 now, and want to be in MUCH better shape by the time i am 40. x

chicgeek, sounds like you are doing really well. I was sceptical about the groups as well, but i have stuck with them, and try to stay to class. My main problem is that out of 20 odd people, i havent seen another bloke yet. But everybody is friendly, and the results have been good so far...

Sam, spill the beans..... what is an "interesting" weekend?? x

Still got a long way to go, but i feel like i am making plenty of progress now. I like to picture what 24pounds in weight looks like and feels like, and then reflect on that being what i have lost so far - it really helps. xx

Amber, thank you very much indeed. xx

Well, from one Pimp to another, another 3.5pounds this week, thats 24 pounds and no dates..... Terrible form, surely there must be one around the corner... x

I have three "Sams" on my phone.... what does that make me then??!!! xx

Its good fun - thank you. I am going to introduce a new challenge for singletons (like me) though... I need a way of measuring weight loss against dates attended. So far, sadly, it is 20.5 pounds lost, but no dates at all... xx

I am sure that simply by drinking mor water, you "fill up" more, so you are less prone to be hungry - surely that MUST be true. x

well, it will get a lot more chance tomorrow - its not going to be "gymming" tomorrow at all -thank Goad xx

I am going for 15-20 minutes at a time, no more. Just running and thats it - working on the assumption that at least it gets the heart rate going a bit and i can feel the benefit quite quickly - this morning though, it was bloody murder. x

There's a lot to be said for loving your job - we are both very lucky in that regard. I have been to the gym this morning, and when i got off the treadmill, i felt like somebody had ripped out my lungs. But, at least i am managing to improve each time. x

I am a Director of a charity. We provide Accomodation and Support to people with Mental Health problems. Its all good fun.... You? x

Sam, absolutely up for the race!! Your goal weight is 160, mine is 171, so i reckon lets see who is first to get to 200..... No dates yet though..... x

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Off to weigh in shortly - 4 weeks in now. Fairly sure i have lost again, reckon perhaps 2-3 pounds. Will see soon. I seem to be ensconced in the routine of it now - but the drudgery of 6-12 months of this is pretty daunting. x

you are now 4 pounds ahead of me... bah.. x

ewww... no shakes for me, proper food only - just none of the really lovely stuff... like cheese..butter....bread...crisps... aarrgghhh xx

Sam, our weights are one pound apart. Race ya!!! x

cricket is good - just not bra sizes. Or the Menopause. Or men. Or yoghurts. x

I think Pre-paying is the best motivation for me - i have shelled out £350 or thereabouts, so i have to get the use out of it now. It doesnt come out of a family budget or anything, it is me and the kids, so i have to account for it properly. Hard to explain what i mean, errrr it isnt money that...

Thanks all - quite enjoying the forum, no talk of football or cricket though, only Westies and bra sizes.... x

Gym every day this week so far, its now Friday morning, and i am going to try to go at lunchtime - at least i am in less pain in the morning!!! I am finding the food part easier, just eating a fairly balanced set of meals. Cereal and coffee in the morning, fruit or a sushi box at lunchtime...

Well, we are all the same in the gym i reckon - i look at others and cringe at myself - but at least i am finally doing something about it. I tend to go when the kids are at school, and do a crafty visit in the lunch hour from work. x

Just arrived in office, gym on the way in this morning, so i can barely type!! Good day food wise yesterday - and slept really well (might be that the exercise is wearing me out as well.) Just want to shift this weight as quickly as i can - i get like this sometimes, perhaps a little too...

Well hello there... 22 pounds already, you must be made up.... I have just been to the gym, so i can barely lift my fingers up to the keyboard!!!! x

Well, i joined this site yesterday, having joined Slimming World on 4th January 2010. My targets are there on the left, I am wanting to lose 88 pounds, and end the year attached!!! My kids have kept me busy, but as they grow up (I am 38 now), i find there is more time for me and i want to make...

Blimey - no words i can say that will help come to terms with that sort of loss - you have all my thoughts. x

Good luck dear, although i am sure you wont need it. Stick with it. x

Thanks - well, Slimming World is working for me too so far (incidentally, hope the fight against PCOS is your next success), but i am trying to build in some proper exercise - i would like to think i can make it to the gym, maybe 4 times a week - for a mix of swimming and running. Will see how...

PP, just looked at your statistics - you are doing really well, narly halfway already - thats fabulous. x

2011bride, apologies for my ignorance, but tell me what PCOS is, because i do not know. Pink Princess - fellow joinee of today - good luck to you too xx

Sounds like you are all doing fabulously - well done all!! Hoping to lose steadily, 2.5-3.5 pounds a week for the next 3 months or so - should have lost 3 stone in 3 months i reckon. I "pre-paid" for the Sliiming World thing for 12 weeks, and i am 3 weeks in. I want to have lost 3 stone by the...

Chunky Monkey - thanks - it's just me being honest - and for me (especially this year) it is a big motivation!!

Lets see if this works....

DoodleLover - we started on the same day!!!

Hi folks - not many blokes here it would appear... anyway, i have been attending my group for 3 weeks, and so far i have lost 17.5 pounds - a long way to go though!!! Hope to keep in touch with some people here. Main motivation for me is to be more active with the children, and hopefully not...