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  1. margarino

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Having said that I've also heard that babies are quite resilient in their fluid cocoon :)
  2. margarino

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    If you're worried just go to a & e and they will check babies heartbeat to see if everything is okay (so I'm told - first preg for me), as worrying is no good either xx
  3. margarino

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Hiya Nikki, These websites are really good so that you understand what your legal rights are regarding maternity leave and pay: https://www.gov.uk/maternity-leave https://www.gov.uk/maternity-benefits https://www.gov.uk/plan-maternity-leave Hope they help and good luck!
  4. margarino

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Fingers crossed baby will be with you by next weekend x
  5. margarino

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Thanks for your lovely post :) And you're right, i need to relax a bit as i am starting to panic that my weight will go through the roof, but so long as i am eating healthy and baby is well, that is what is important.
  6. margarino

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Thanks B! Not looked at red days - I'm a newbie to SW - so will read up about them. And you have a very lovely bump, hope your baby is with you soon :)
  7. margarino

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Hi ladies! I'm back with my tail between my legs, so disappointed with myself. I've gained everything I lost and more and I am now 2 lbs more than when I started at 20 weeks - I know that doesn't *sound* bad but when you consider that my BMI was 30 when I got pregnant, that is not good - if I...
  8. margarino

    Pregnant and Fat!!

    Hiya, Congrats on your pregnancy! Seems like its been a long time coming, so enjoy it and don't let any feelings of guilt take this moment away from you! With the weight loss front, i'm not sure if you know this but if your BMI is above 30 they give you free vouchers for SW and WW (with WW only...
  9. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Well so much for my resolve! Been sick for over a week and the healthy eating has gone completely out the window - at the moment, even eating has gone out the window!! But the damage was done, last weigh in was back up to where i was when i first started SW :( But still not gained, so i guess...
  10. margarino

    Thursday Weighers

    WOW that's brilliant skonions!! Will have to take a page out of your book as i have completely fallen off the wagon in the last 2 weeks and put on most of what i had lost in the previous weeks - this cold i've been fighting hasn't helped but defo need to get back on it! Any tips? :D x
  11. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Yesterday wasn't too bad. Started with a filling homemade English breakfast. There was some naughtiness at the cinema: pick n mix!!! But redeemed myself at dinner: salmon Niçoise salad and olives for starters even though everyone else got really yummy starters and desserts! Now need to keep to...
  12. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Well started off well. Lunch was healthy too - tuna, potato and chickpea salad. Then went over to sister in laws and had a brownie.... Followed by pepperoni pizza.... With lettuce though! And pineapple for dessert so could be worse, but anyway already going through my weekly points like crazy...
  13. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Okay gonna try points for a week and see how I go. I still have the value diary app from when I was doing weight watchers so fingers crossed for a good loss next week! Also going to start doing a food diary to keep me on track and make sure I am using my points wisely to give all the good stuff...
  14. margarino

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Am I the only one who manages to get pee everywhere but inside the pot? Maybe I should not be posting this on a public forum!!! :D Well I gotta get used to having no shame sometime before the birth ;)
  15. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Lost the usual 1/2 again this week. Hoping next week will have a better loss. Woke up with blocked nose and husband missing... Must have been snoring again! I'm so bored of my allergies at the moment, I don't think I'm sleeping properly cause I can't breath properly and then wake up super tired...
  16. margarino

    Allergies and what to do about severe symptoms

    Hi all, I've suffered with allergies all my life and usually would take antihistamines most of the year. In the last few weeks my symptoms have been particularly bad, to the point where I had to take two days off work because it felt like a bad head cold. Anyway trying to avoid pills and...
  17. margarino

    the healthiest weight to be when getting pregnant???

    My doctor said BMI of 24 but that's because I'm overweight (rather than under) so presume the lowest would be at the other end of the healthy range?
  18. margarino

    JO HAS GOT A BFP !!!!!!!!

    Congrats Jo! Fantastic news. Wishing you a happy and healthy nine months x
  19. margarino

    Thursday Weighers

    Thanks missy :) Just having a bit of a moment, probably because I'm peeved at my husband and I'm one of these people who internalises to avoid confrontation!
  20. margarino

    Thursday Weighers

    Another measly 1/2 pound off, i guess losing anything is better than gaining but am getting quite fed up with myself for not trying harder...
  21. margarino

    Thursday Weighers

    Well done on your 1lb off and good luck with the move, the doc visits - hope they are more positive this time - and will the weight loss. You can do it!
  22. margarino

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Congratulations Laura and Daisyhappy! I'm sure the time will go quickly for you, it seems like only yesterday i was peeing on the stick and squealing with joy as the two lines appeared! :)
  23. margarino

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    That seems very little. I've been using these calculators to get my head around how much i am likely to gain: Pregnancy Weight Gain Calculator and Pregnancy weight gain estimator
  24. margarino

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Thanks for all the support ladies! Had a reasonably good day today. Had cereal this morning, then cut up some apples into pieces to have throughout the day. Made a potato, chickpea and tuna salad for lunch. Then got home after going on a visit to another local authority (3 hours round trip!!)...
  25. margarino

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Thanks hun! Believe me, if my stats looked like yours, i would not even be thinking about diets!!! :)
  26. margarino

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    I am changing my attitude and actually going to commit to doing slimming world rather than faffing about with it as i have been for the last 5 weeks! 2 lbs in 5 weeks - i usually lose 5 lbs in 2 weeks!! So having read this inspirational story...
  27. margarino

    Thursday Weighers

    Missy you're doing fabulously! Don't let one week get you down, most of it will totm stuff and NOT fat! Good luck for tomorrow and if it doesn't go as you had hoped, then put it behind you and next week is another week :) PS sorry about the not so great news at the doc's
  28. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Right need to kick my ass into gear, just read this story http://group.slimmingworld.com/success-stories/rebecca-fyfe.aspx and am now thinking i am taking the p***. I am not at all following the diet so understandably am only losing 1/2 lb each week, i can easily be losing between 1.5-2 lbs a...
  29. margarino

    Thursday Weighers

    Well done on being so close to your target. Have you tried increasing your exercise? Good luck! :)
  30. margarino

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    I think one of the nurses who took my bloods mentioned the flu jab and my doctor when I had my very first appointment to say I was pregnant. Can't remember if midwife mentioned it, we went through so much - I should have made notes!! I've also been told about whooping cough by a nurse so plan...
  31. margarino

    Late positive pregnancy test

    I'm 15 weeks, cannot believe I'm a third of the way through already...
  32. margarino

    Late positive pregnancy test

    Sorry it didn't happen for you this month, good luck for next xx
  33. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Well it never rains but it pours! This week our fridge freezer went kaput and we had a leak in the kitchen roof from the shower... fun fun fun! On top of this my lower back is really giving me grief and i've pulled something in my arm... So with everything falling apart around me, i'm off to...
  34. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    That's fab! Well done on your loss! Just keep up the healthy eating and i'm sure you'll do really well :)
  35. margarino

    Thursday Weighers

    Thanks Bossman and congrats on your slimmer of the month award! You must be very proud!
  36. margarino

    Thursday Weighers

    I'm pleased with my 1/2 lb loss. Well done everyone :)
  37. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Another 1/2 off last night. It's going in the right direction :)
  38. margarino

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    I'm due April 20 so still a LONG way to go, can't wait to meet my bubba :)
  39. margarino

    Thursday Weighers

    1/2 a pound off for me. Happy with that :)
  40. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    1/2 lb off for me last night, happy with that given that I've not really been following the plan!!
  41. margarino

    Thursday Weighers

    Well done on getting into the next st. down! We have some fab losses this week! Well done everyone :)
  42. margarino

    Thursday Weighers

    Awesome loss missy, well done! I'm down 1/2 lb this week.
  43. margarino

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    1/2 lb off for me this week. That'll do pig, that'll do!
  44. margarino

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    I can't wait to have a bump rather than a flabby tummy - but I suppose unless I lose the flab it won't just magically disappear when bump starts to show :( If only!!
  45. margarino

    Thursday Weighers

    I'm sure I wouldn't have managed to gain no weight if I wasn't watching my weight - I'm so tempted to just lose it and go crazy with the 'eating for two' but the weekly weigh in keeps me in check. Plus I am quite certain that growing babies do not need cake :)
  46. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    That's awful! I hope you get your second appointment soon. I must admit, I've been really impressed with how good the John Radcliffe Hospital has been. I'm of two minds whether to make the journey up there when its time for baby to come or whether to go to my local community hospital which has a...
  47. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    That's great that you got to see your baby, it's such a beautiful thing, I was totally overwhelmed by it. I'm 12+4. Today I got a letter for my next scan which is going to be on Dec 8. Cannot wait :)
  48. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Thanks Kellie, how are you doing?
  49. margarino

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    I gained 2 lbs this week but sad to say not baby related all bad food choices! Need to try harder this week to sts or lose :)
  50. margarino

    Thursday Weighers

    Gained 2lb but know exactly why, need to make healthy choices this week!
  51. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    I gained 2 lbs but since I lost 2.5 last week I still haven't gained which I'm pleased about :) Had my scan yesterday it was so beautiful! I couldn't believe I was seeing my baby on the screen.
  52. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Not looking forward to weigh in tonight... Not had the best of weeks food wise :( Need to get my healthy eating in gear!! Hope you get the loss you wanted!
  53. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Just had an overindulgent 3 course meal at mother in laws... Whoops, don't think I'll have a loss again next week :(
  54. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Hope you have a good week :)
  55. margarino

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    That's awesome! Hope I can say the same in a few weeks time!!
  56. margarino

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Had my first weigh in yesterday after joining last week and I lost 2.5 lbs, considering I wasn't aiming for a loss and wasn't following the plan to the letter I am quite pleased with that! Gonna keep focusing on not gaining and see where it takes me :)
  57. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    I'm not gonna put any pressure to lose, if I do it's a bonus but would rather focus on not gaining any weight. Good luck for next week xx
  58. margarino

    Thursday Weighers

    Hi all, I joined SW last week so had my first weigh in last night and lost 2.5 lbs. I'm pregnant and only trying to maintain weight so was very pleased to lose. Well done on everyone's losses!
  59. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Don't give yourself too hard a time, it's not easy eating on the go and when you're feeling awful it's even worse! I've been weighing myself daily (can't help myself) and I'm showing a no gain - which I am going to take as a success, anything I lose is a bonus :) trying to keep in a positive...
  60. margarino

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Thanks for the welcome! Got my first weigh in tomorrow and the scales are showing no gain - result!! Anything else will be a bonus :)
  61. margarino

    JUDD DO IT Mon !!!!

    Well done Mon! You did it :)
  62. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Okay so I'm really rubbish at understanding all the different bits you need to track on SW and have so far eaten more syns than I should! I think I need to start planning my days rather than tracking what I've eaten at the end cause it all adds up!! Are any of you girls keeping a food diary?
  63. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Just been downloading recipes off SW website and gonna make a chicken, lemon and herb casserole with mash - YUM!
  64. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Yes of course please join us! Congratulations on your fabulous weight loss! I'm still trying to get my head around the plan - need some time to read over the books and plan for the week methinks :) Good luck and let us know how you're getting on xx
  65. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Oh well i'll just have to get used to it cause that's the way it is! I didn't get to see baby, it was only a booking appointment - so form filling etc - not a scan, my scan is on Oct 5th. Can't wait :)
  66. margarino

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Thanks Skonions, i'll check out your diary :)
  67. margarino

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    I joined slimming world last night (after years of failing at weight watchers!!). Not sure I've got my head round it all so not expecting miracles in the first week, just staying the same throughout pregnancy would count as a success in my books - a loss would be a welcome bonus...
  68. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Had my booking appointment yesterday, which went well. There are only two midwives at the surgery so at least I will have one of the two each time I go - and next time she said I could listen to babies heartbeat!! Got my next appointment for 16 weeks. Got a little bit anxious talking about...
  69. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    I think so, I just had to wait because I'm using the free voucher scheme (they give them to you if your BMI is over 30) so I'm being monitored by my surgery.
  70. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    What are you following at the moment diet wise? I wouldn't stress though, that's the last thing you need to be doing but maybe following something might give you some structure? I'm starting slimming world on Thursday after I clear it with my midwife. That's so nice to have a a sis in law as a...
  71. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    I got lucky with the booking appointment as the midwives work out of my gp surgery so just booked it when I went to see my doctor, i've got mine on Thurs. Weight wasn't good when I got pregnant (BMI: 31) but luckily haven't put on any weight. Don't think I have a bump, just blubber!!! :D
  72. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Hi girls, glad to hear you're both okay. My scan is on Oct 5 so not long now, wish it was tomorrow though...
  73. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    It was the beginning of week 9 on Fri and the nausea in the mornings has been getting worse rather than better but luckily managing to keep everything down still with the aid of oat biscuits. Went and had my blood tests done last week and finally have booking appointment this Thurs so fingers...
  74. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Would be great to have news from you Kellie :)
  75. margarino

    Consolidation Dukan Insanity

    Found your conso diary!! Will pop in to see how you're getting on :) Ps well done on getting into your jeans - such a difference in the photos!
  76. margarino

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Hiya ladies! I thought i would introduce myself. I am 30 and pregnant with our first baby (8 weeks 3 days). I've never done Slimming World before and don't know anything about it, except that it is the only diet that seems to be recommended to maintain your weight/reduce your weight gain during...
  77. margarino

    JUDD DO IT Mon !!!!

    Heya Mon, Just catching up on your diary - you can smell the finish line!! Well done you! :) This JUDD sounds awesome - i'll definitely give it a try next year Good luck for those final kgs xx
  78. margarino

    Operation size 10 jeans!

    I missed it!! Well done Ceri!!! I definitely need to check in here more often :) Good luck with conso xx
  79. margarino

    P's Judddddddering her fat off! :D

    Hey P! Just catching up on your JUDD journey - you're doing fab lady! I'll try and check in more often xx
  80. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Kellie i am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. I wish you all the best for the future and that you are blessed with a little one soon. Thank you so much for the support you've given me and i hope to see you on here again soon.
  81. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    It is now the size of a kidney bean!! :) This week i'm going in to take the pregnancy test samples so the results are ready for when i see the midwife the week after. Just 4 more weeks till the scan - it cannot come soon enough!!!
  82. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Bet you're relieved now you've had the scan! Kellie - how you holding up? Hope the pains have gone and you're feeling better x
  83. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Hope your scan goes well. I can't wait for mine but still have 4 weeks to wait as I'm not having one till 12 weeks... Hope you both have a good rest of the week x
  84. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Sorry the news wasn't more positive Kellie but hopefully you'll have better news in 2 weeks. Just take it easy, look after yourself and try not to worry.
  85. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    At the moment I'm not doing anything but hoping to start slimming world just to have some structure.
  86. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Good luck hun, let us know how it goes.
  87. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Fingers crossed Kellie, hope you get the referral and everything is ok.
  88. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    The more the merrier!! So far I've managed to maintain my weight at between 85-86 kg but ideally would like to lose a bit once I start slimming world as I've been feeling super tired and out of breath just from walking and I've not even got a bump yet! Kellie - hope you're feeling less...
  89. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Had some more painful back and period like pain again today... Not had it for awhile so it really panicked me... Just need to get through the next 5 weeks and I'll hopefully be past the most stressful part of the pregnancy. Anyway, got back from my holiday today, glad I've got another day...
  90. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    That is lucky! I'm the main salary earner so it is going to be a real struggle for me to take even a years maternity leave! But hey ho, that's life! I was 6 weeks on Saturday so half way through the 'danger zone'.... I have my booking appoint on Sep 20th and 1st scan on Oct 5th. I'm going to...
  91. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Baby is the size of a lentil!!!
  92. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Thanks Kellie! Luckily I'm on holiday next week - we leave for the Lake District tomorrow, so if I am overdoing it at work least I'll have a weeks break! Do you work? Is yours a stressful job? Mine can be very stressful at times... I'll just have to try and relax as much as I can!
  93. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Today has not been great - had a major panic cause I had really bad back ache and period-like pains, I was convinced I was going to start bleeding... On the upside I got my letter for my first scan for October 5 two weeks after my booking appointment with the midwife. So super excited - I...
  94. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    I worked out that I'm due 19th April :) The pregnacare tablets are great, I was taking the conception ones before and now taking the pregnancy ones that have fish oil supplement.
  95. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    OMG Kellie that is awesome!!! Congratulations, you must be so chuffed! I can't believe we're like due within weeks of each other - it's so nice to have someone to do the journey with! And don't worry about the extra weight - if you're anything like me, the more you worry the more you'll eat! -...
  96. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Yeah really well, it was with my usual doctor so i know what to expect from her and she knows what to expect from me! She gave me loads of information including a magazine called Emma's diary or something? And answered my questions about diet (she said anything between 1000-1500 cals is fine)...
  97. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Yay got to pick up my car yesterday! My hubby was like a kid at Christmas, checking out all the features - even reading the manual!! Sitting at the doc's now waiting to be seen - they had a cancellation so managed to get seen earlier :)
  98. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    You crack me up P! Thanks for your message :) Good luck with the JUDD - it sounds really good!
  99. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    So i have been feeling really tired the last couple of weeks but thankfully have not been sick again since the horrible day i had last week when i had to come home from work early! I've had period like aches every now and then and my boobs have been ultra sensitive but otherwise nothing much has...
  100. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    Thanks Fordg! I'm hoping to get SW vouchers from my doctor when i go to see her next Monday - I've never done SW but don't think i could do points or calorie counting with my brain as fuzzy as it has been recently!
  101. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Thanks girlies!! I'll pop in to see how fabulously you're all doing xxx
  102. margarino

    Diary of a yummy mummy wannabe: From poppy seed to birth

    :sign0144: Hi all, People call me Marge, i am 30 years old, i got married last year and we are now expecting our first baby next April. I have spent most of my teenage and adult years either overweight or obese and chronically dieting; I currently have a BMI of just over 30. This really...
  103. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Hi all, Thought i'd come back and update why i've been a bit absent. Some of you may know that hubby and i had been trying for a baby and not been very successful... Well we finally got lucky and are expecting a bubba sometime in April next year. I've decided not to return to Dukan and will be...
  104. margarino

    Happy to be here

    Thanks for the warm welcomes! I'm not sure yet what diet i will follow, or if i will follow one. I am due to see the doctor on the 20th so want to discuss it with her and i'm also trying to get an appointment with a dietitian who specialises in pre-conception and pregnancy nutrition so i'll see...
  105. margarino

    Happy to be here

    Thanks :)
  106. margarino

    Happy to be here

    Hello ladies, I've just had my positive news yesterday that my hubby and I are expecting our first so very very new to all this. Just wanted to say hello! Being a BMI of 30 I am very keen to keep my weight gain at a minimum so just wanted your advice on whether I should start a diary on here...
  107. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    I'm not a teacher, but if I was, all I would say is we do the best we can given the circumstances! Hope your week goes well for you - you can but try your best :)
  108. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Hiya Sid! No not gone yet, I leave next Monday so still another week at work. Can't wait for the week to be over, this year has been way too stressful!! How are you getting on? I've not been keeping up with the Dukan thread - I'll catch up when I get back x
  109. margarino

    Trying to concieve

    Also most people are on here to talk about the trials and tribulations of loosing weight and most of the forums stick to that although of course when keeping a diary, inevitably your personal life is mentioned....
  110. margarino

    Trying to concieve

    It's to protect people's privacy. As you can imagine TTC is a very personal thing and so I assume they only want people that are known to the forum to be able to post. Maybe you could try a forum that is specific to TTC and pregnancy like the forum on Baby Centre?
  111. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Blip blip blipping I'm afraid.... End of term is just a really massively stressful time and in my job my needs always have to be put aside to meet those of others so going to get through the next two weeks as best I can, enjoy my belated honeymoon and then get back on it when I get back on 23rd...
  112. margarino

    Trying to concieve

    You have to have posted a certain number of times to be able to go on Trying to Conceive forum.
  113. margarino

    Ok here goes, my journey

    Well done on the 2.5!!!
  114. margarino

    week off

    That's the important thing! Good luck sazzle!
  115. margarino

    Operation size 10 jeans!

    Yep what P said! Well done on not....... :)
  116. margarino

    P's Perseverance!

    Defo go with that! Positive thoughts P!
  117. margarino

    1 cal spray

    I'm thinking of popping into my old WW meeting next week to buy their oil sprayer - same concept as the 1 cal but you put your own (natural) oil of your choice in it and then it just sprays a little oil and a lot of air!!! :)
  118. margarino

    Cruise PV Couteaux - Dukan, take two!

    Well done on your 12:11!! You'll be making your way down to 11's in no time :) It must be really hard juggling being a mum and work. Hubby and I really want to start a family but I'm so worried about how we'll manage financially as I am the main income earner. But everyone says you're never...
  119. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    12:13... Looking like a STS for Monday, but given what happened earlier in the week... Well!
  120. margarino

    Mon's Cruise Journey

    Get you with your 68!! That's awesome! Hope the snot clears up soon ;)
  121. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Feeling a little grotty this morning, hay fever is doing my sinus in and feeling tired but I've got flamenco tonight so looking forward to that - we're putting on a show in two weeks, I'm absolutely shitting myself!!!!
  122. margarino

    P's Perseverance!

    Fab choices P - sound deelish and healthy! Good plan for the hold as well but the important thing is to enjoy the holiday!!!
  123. margarino

    1 cal spray

    Thanks chicks, I'm happy using the 1 cal stuff so will keep to that.
  124. margarino

    1 cal spray

    Is it a total no no? Cause my gallette will definitely become scrambled mess if I don't spray something on my pan before cooking...
  125. margarino

    What are you having for dinner tonight???

    I very nearly had a whole chicken - I think I spotted some feathers growing out of me and definitely was making clucking noises :D
  126. margarino

    SPOTS

    I've had loads since I've come off the pill, someone's already suggested it but the tea tree stuff used to work a treat when I was younger, just need to work out where to buy it - body shop used to have a range.... Holiday sounds better though ;) can't be long now Sid, when you off?
  127. margarino

    week off

    Good to know! Although I don't think Dr D would approve my versions of 'breaks'!!!!!
  128. margarino

    Hello! Newbie here!

    Oh and I also weigh myself fanatically, morning noon and night!!!! But I'm weird like that :)
  129. margarino

    Hello! Newbie here!

    Hiya! Welcome and well done on your successful journey so far. Looking forward to reading how you're getting on. I'm fairly new myself, 2nd week :)
  130. margarino

    Where do you get your 2 litres?

    Boring water, green tea and coffee - but I'm trying to give up coffee and have more green tea.
  131. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    In my quest to have more fluids..... Today I have drunk: 5 pints of water 2 coffees 1 green tea Please tell me that's enough? I've never pee'd so much in my life!!!
  132. margarino

    P's Perseverance!

    Enjoy it!!! :D
  133. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Well I must be back on it because I have just spent a whole day in a school where the staff room was full of cakes, biscuits, home made rocky road and goodness knows what else; even the girl I was assessing was eyeing up the sweeties on offer!!! But I resisted all the way despite being offered...
  134. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Getting straight back on it, no excuses! Food Diary - PP B - a gallette (1.5 oatbran, 1 egg, 2 tbs soya yoghurt, vanilla essence, sweetener, cinnamon); 2 pints of water and 1 green tea L - 2 small beef steaks; 1 chicken thigh S - 2 fish sticks and 3 slices of roast chicken D - not sure yet
  135. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Thanks Sid. Gonna get one today :) No point moping about it!
  136. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Thanks Pauline :) I missed your positive presence as well :) Hope you and the little P are well xx
  137. margarino

    Mon's Cruise Journey

    Hey welcome back!!! I missed your sunny posts! Sorry you're feeling so poorly :( Feel better soon!
  138. margarino

    P's Perseverance!

    Ohhh that's so lovely! What an amazing fathers day card! Hope you're doing well P and that nasty cold is gone for good!
  139. margarino

    Operation size 10 jeans!

    Hey well done on getting back into those jeans so quickly!!!
  140. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Period came on Sunday, better luck next time. Might have to invest in an ovulation tester kit. Can't say it didn't upset me but after 3 days of non-stop bingeing, I best get back on it before I eat my way back to 13:13! Tomorrow is a new day...
  141. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Thanks girlies I was just a bit of an emotional mess last night, woken up feeling A LOT better! I think it might have been a combination of not enough sleep this week, too much stress at work and not having eaten all day and on top of that PMT!!! But anyway, thanks for your loving. Today is a...
  142. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Sorry girls, I feel like I've let the team down ... :( Food diary - Day 5 Attack (final day) B - a big fat nothing L - some more of the above S - and again D - unexpected meal out: BBQ chicken salad with some sort of tangy white salad sauce The instructions were simple, 5 days of pure...
  143. margarino

    P's Perseverance!

    Ahhh bless! So cute if it wasn't for the snotty cold ;) Have a nice day snuggling with W!
  144. margarino

    P's Perseverance!

    Hey P! How's that nasty cold? Hope you're feeling better today :)
  145. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Last day of attack and I will definitely not be achieving the 4 lb predicted wl for attack... Hey ho... Lost a measly 0.2 lbs overnight and am now 12 st 13.4 lbs (1.4 off the dr's target of 12:12)! Boy am I glad it's cruise tomorrow. My stomach is doing somersaults and after the slow loss this...
  146. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Oh no :( That's not good. Have some honey and lemon tea (homemade with fresh stuff!!) - always sorts me out, that and chicken soup! You need to look after you and the little pea. Hope your feeling better soon xx
  147. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Doing my food diary now while I'm waiting for flamenco to start cause I'll be going straight to bed when I get home! Day 4 - Attack B - porridge L - steak and bacon S - salmon and chicken slices D - too tired to care!
  148. margarino

    Attack NEW TO DUKAN!

    Hi Julie, and welcome :) I've also just started this week. Good luck for the rest of your attack!
  149. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Thanks P. I know I won't eat any, I'm not even hungry! Just tired. Oh well only got to do my flamenco class then I can go home to my nice warm bed. Don't even think I have the energy to cook dinner! How you getting on with conso? A x
  150. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    I want chocolate :( I even went down the aisle in Boots just to look at it (don't worry I didn't buy it!!)... I know why I want it, I'm absolutely exhausted and just want some quick energy... Well tough tities! Your just gonna have to burn the fat that's breeding like a parasite all over your...
  151. margarino

    How long have you been doing The Dukan diet & what have you lost

    Cheers Trini! Yeah I know every trick in the book when it comes to weighing - too many failed WW journeys!!! I already do quite a bit of exercise too: I don't have a car so I walk everywhere (at least 45 mins every week day); then every week I do 1 hr personal training, 1 hr Zumba, 1hr belly...
  152. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    The Marge remains whoosh free on the scales this morning, despite whooshing in other areas I won't mention... Scales had me at 12:13.6 so that's a 2.4 lb loss after 3 days of attack, something tells me I won't make it to the 4 lbs the good Dr said I would lose after 5 days of attack. Still it's...
  153. margarino

    Cruise PV Couteaux - Dukan, take two!

    I'm eating plenty and I think I'm having enough fluids - I'm not monitoring it to be honest. I hope I get a whoosh soon :D The Dukan website said 5 days of attack (with a 4 lb loss - yeah right!!!) so Friday will be my last day of attack. What about you?
  154. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Food Diary - Day 3 Attack B - smoked salmon wrapped in chicken slices x 3 L - tin of tuna with some vinegar to make it less dry and a boiled egg S - came home from work starving so had a small steak!!!!! D - braesola (s); 3 drumsticks and 1 thigh (m) I am a bit of an eating machine today!! But...
  155. margarino

    Cruise PV Couteaux - Dukan, take two!

    The sad part is that i've been 100% on plan since Monday but the loss has been piddley so far... 0.8 lbs :(
  156. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    That's good to know for cruise AND i like asparagus so win-win!
  157. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Evening Sid! Feeling much better thank you - not tired anymore just really bloated! The only vitamins I'm taking are the conception ones, I'm not allowed normal ones because they contain vitamins that are toxic for the baby. Are you supposed to take vitamins on Dukan? I knew I should have read...
  158. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    I have seen them in the shop but thought i would try my luck first using 3 different apps to predict when I would ovulate!!! If the test is definitely negative on Sunday I will get one for next time... I'll have to hide it from hubby though as I'm sure he'll go spare when he finds out how much...
  159. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Cheers P, it sorted itself out (sort of) just after lunch but still feeling massively bloated! Unfortunately these are all the signs i get before I have my period so it's looking like we will need to keep trying :( Shame, I was looking forward to being belly buddies!! :D
  160. margarino

    Cruise PV Couteaux - Dukan, take two!

    Hello fellow day three'rs!! Not been as successful as you both but sticking in there! Good luck guys and fingers crossed for a good end of attack WI for us all :)
  161. margarino

    Attack Charlie Brown ATTACKS!

    Not whooshing I'm afraid :( Still, I must remember the tortoise wins the race in the end.... Well done on your 2 lbs though, that is an awesome loss!!!
  162. margarino

    How long have you been doing The Dukan diet & what have you lost

    Wow that is awesome! I started on Monday and I've only lost a piddley 0.8 lbs :(
  163. margarino

    Lose weight, feel great... Have a baby?

    Haha!! My old diary has joined me at last, did I really want to look over my failed attempts? Not really but motivates me to keep going :)
  164. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Think a poo would sort me right out at the moment but the poo appears to have gone missing - looking in the mirror I have strong evidence to suggest it's hiding in my belly.....
  165. margarino

    Operation size 10 jeans!

    Love your diary!! Well done on the losses and being able to do the top button of your SIZE 10 jeans!!!! :D
  166. margarino

    Attack Charlie Brown ATTACKS!

    I'm having a slow time too... Hope it speeds up for the both of us!! How are you getting on?
  167. margarino

    Dukan Happiness is..................

    I remember that feeling :) congrats and well done on your losses!
  168. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    I'm also wondering if maybe I should eliminate some items that maybe causing the issues - going to cut out soya milk (bye bye yummy porridge :( ) and fish sticks and see how I go... How I'm going to incorporate the oat bran with no dairy I don't know!! Any ideas?
  169. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Feeling really really bloated, not hungry and very gutted... Had a sneaky peak on the old scales and I've only lost 0.8 lbs after two days of Attack :( Was hoping for a pound a day so I might have to extend attack till Sunday... Then I find out next week whether i am or not and that might mean...
  170. margarino

    P's Perseverance!

    It probably is just a poo wanting to come out after changing the diet? You so totally can do this P, you've done fabulously and once you sort out the rhythm that works for you, you'll totally rock conso too!!! Happy thoughts coming your way x
  171. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    All caught up on big brother and now it's time for bed - yes I'm sad and I know it! Nite nite dukanites, sleep tight while the pounds drift away through the night xxx
  172. margarino

    Attack Charlie Brown ATTACKS!

    Hey Charlie, don't lose hope - all your loses count towards getting you to your TW, better to be slow and steady allowing your body to adjust to the weight than fast and find yourself putting it all back on again (that's what happens to me every single time without fail :( ) Anyway good luck...
  173. margarino

    Dukan Happiness is..................

    Having two 100% no cheating attack days following three unsuccessful attempts and resigning myself to the thought that i might not be able to do this...
  174. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Sending myself a little bonkers at the moment reading research articles on low carb diets during pregnancy - some say its fine, others say its not.... I want to be as healthy as possible and am still in the obese range of the BMI... Can't decide what to do... I guess i'll keep reading and then...
  175. margarino

    Ok here goes, my journey

    WOW 10k!! I'm yet to start the C25K! Hope you're feeling a whole lot better soon x
  176. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Thank Jojo!
  177. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Food Diary - Attack Day 2 B - vanilla, cinnamon oat bran porridge and a boiled egg L - 8 fish sticks and a packet of smoked salmon (s); 2 chicken thighs (m) S - none felt too full D - prawns and 'be good to yourself' smoked bacon medallions Feeling VERY full, satisfied and over the moon at...
  178. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Thanks Charlie! I am still feeling really tired but much better now that i am curled up in bed with my duvet and not running around like a headless chook!!! Need this term to be over now so that i can go on holiday and recover!!! :)
  179. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Feeling blurgh today... Completely wiped out just from walking to the station (18 min walk), my legs feel like lead and I'm just so tired :( Come on ketosis, hurry up and kick in already. Good news: not cheated once yet!!
  180. margarino

    Mon's Cruise Journey

    Have fun in Vienna you lucky ducky!! :D
  181. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Not looking forward to another stressful day at work, it's been like this now for months and I haven't looked forward to the end of the school year as much as I am this year - well that may be a tinsy winsy lie as last year I was counting down the days till my wedding and this year counting down...
  182. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Food Diary - Day 1 Attack Breakfast - Roast chicken slices Lunch - salmon and squid (s); drumsticks, skin off (m) Snack - 1.5 tbsp oatbran with soya milk, vanilla essence and cinnamon Dinner - chicken soup Yay! I did it! No Zumba though, got too much work to do tonight and don't want to be up...
  183. margarino

    Mon's Cruise Journey

    Well done you, check you out you loser ;)
  184. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Thanks Mon xx
  185. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Morning! I've purposely left out good cause it's Monday and it's pouring and in a bit I'm going to have to walk in that to get to the station.... Not happy!!! Good news is I'm still 13 st 2 lbs so obviously the weekend wasn't a total blow out. Hope to be 5 lbs lighter by the end of this week...
  186. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    On my way back after a lovely (and wet!!) weekend by the seaside catching up with old friends. Going to be doing an uninterrupted week of Attack, which so far hasn't happened - but rather than give myself a hard time and feel crap I am going to just focus on today, draw a line under the past and...
  187. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Thank you both :) In two weeks is when my TOTM is due so I'll know whether it worked or not :D Yes definitely staying on the plan - I think the Dukan plan is really healthy and I'm taking vitamins for all the things you need for conception and early pregnancy so I figured I've got everything...
  188. margarino

    P's Perseverance!

    Oh right, that's the one I got. It's only a tenner on amazon for the hardcover one. I'm easily sold on bright colours and pretty pictures :D
  189. margarino

    P's Perseverance!

    Such amazing news!!! Congratulations :) By the by.... What is this life plan thing?
  190. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Another busy day but did go to the gym for an hour for a personal training session and am now feeling very warm! This weekend is going to be busy - I'm away visiting friends in Dawlish, hubby left this morning but i had to work so i am leaving tomorrow. It's the first time we've been back...
  191. margarino

    Attack PONACHKA's success slimming

    Hey hope you are getting on okay? :)
  192. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Catching the train back home feeling really positive about myself and what's to come. 13 more days till I find out whether I'm preggers!!! Daily food diary: Breakfast - turkey ham Lunch - smoked salmon and fish sticks (s); chicken omelette (m) Snack - oat bran soya milk and cinnamon Dinner -...
  193. margarino

    P's Perseverance!

    Pauline you are such a lovely, positive and thoughtful person - I've been reading through different peoples diaries on here and there is always either a positive comment, encouragement or just something to make them smile or laugh! So I hope that all the positiveness that you send out all the...
  194. margarino

    Mon's Cruise Journey

    Sorry your efforts are going unnoticed on the scales. Have you had some non-scale victories? Clothes feeling looser? Hope the scales catch up soon!
  195. margarino

    Silver's Diary

    Just reading through your diary - wow - commitment!! Fab to see that you can keep up the exercise without getting fatigued, I was worried I might have to cut down but I'm going to see how I get on now that I've seen how well you've done. Hope you got to target :)
  196. margarino

    Attack Phase - how's my food diary?

    YUM!!!!!
  197. margarino

    Attack Dairy free Dukan

    Thanks I have already found a few recipes I like and will keep hunting around for more. I'll keep my eyes out for Sojade - it sounds familiar, I'm sure I've seen it before...
  198. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Just reminded myself of how much I used to love dance aerobics (or Body Jam as it was called) - Zumba is okay but it's too frenetic! Still, was a really good work out :) Feeling really positive now, dare I think that I am finally there mentally? I think I can, I think I can, I think I can :D
  199. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    Thanks for the support passionflower. I'm feeling a lot more positive today and am starting to believe that i can do this. I have been reading some of the diaries and now have more ideas of what to eat and loads of inspiration from people who have succeeded. Right, need to go and get ready -...
  200. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    I've started a shopping list and it was great when i could see all the vegetables i can have next week - really put attack into perspective. My aim for this week is to create new ways of eating the attack foods - obviously i am limited because i don't eat dairy but passionflower recommended...
  201. margarino

    Attack Dairy free Dukan

    Ok thanks, i'll have to see how i get on with it. I've ordered the silken tofu and the alpro light milk (light in fat and sugar!) so that should add a little more to the daily egg, meat and fish routine. I love food and i don't want to lose that because then it wouldn't be a life plan it would...
  202. margarino

    Attack Dairy free Dukan

    I just checked and the Alpro Soya Yoghurt has added sugar, is there one with no added sugar?
  203. margarino

    The (Little) Marge That Could

    I'm here to begin what seems to me like an impossible task - getting to goal. I started this task in 2010 weighing 14 st and I said to myself, never again. I have since made it to just under 12 st for my wedding last year and now it has gone back up to 13 st 2 lb, but never again do I want to...
  204. margarino

    Anyone just starting?

    Great idea :D
  205. margarino

    Attack Dairy free Dukan

    Thank you Pauline, what great advice!! :) I think I can create space in my mind to focus on one meal at a time, I certainly don't need more things to worry about :D
  206. margarino

    Anyone just starting?

    I have a diary but it's in the weight watchers section and I don't know how to bring it over, maybe we could start a new one together? Or do you prefer your own?
  207. margarino

    Attack Dairy free Dukan

    Thank you for your ideas and thoughts. I don't think the diet is the problem, I just find it really hard to focus on too many things at once and at the moment my job is incredibly intense and stressful, I never really switch off from it and hubby and I have decided to start trying for a baby as...
  208. margarino

    Anyone just starting?

    Yes that would be great :D It's not good that we share this problem but maybe if we encourage each other we can overcome it!!
  209. margarino

    Anyone just starting?

    Thanks Jen! And well done on the exercise, sounds like you're doing really well :)
  210. margarino

    Attack Dairy free Dukan

    Hi all, I was supposed to start Sunday, and then Monday and then Tuesday and it's now Wednesday.... It sounds so so so stupid but with the only option being meat and eggs, i am finding it a little hard to stick to, being at home doesn't help either! I know its only for a few days, and it must...
  211. margarino

    Anyone just starting?

    I'm finding it hard to get into the mindset for this, not following the plan 100% so according to the book, i'm not following the plan as its all or nothing - no cheating :( I don't know what's wrong with me, its like there is a sensible me that wants to lose weight and then an evil alice that...
  212. margarino

    Lose weight, feel great... Have a baby?

    Just booked in Zumba for tonight, gonna start doing it twice a week - Monday's and Wednesday's - so my week is gonna look like: Monday - Zumba Tuesday - Pamper evening for me Wednesday - Zumba and Belly dancing Thursday - Flamenco Friday - Personal training Then on weekends hoping to get back...
  213. margarino

    Lose weight, feel great... Have a baby?

    Have just weighed myself again and i can feel the motivating going up a notch.... 13 st 1.2 lbs :) So Day 1 so far has been: Breakfast: 3 slices of roast turkey ham Snack: 4 seafood sticks Lunch: just cooking a salmon steak with lemon and ginger for flavour Then later i plan to have oat-bran...
  214. margarino

    Anyone just starting?

    Hehehe i can see chicken becoming my new best friend!!!
  215. margarino

    Anyone just starting?

    Okay, so here is the plan so far...... Day 1 - Dukan Breakfast - 3 slices of roast turkey Lunch - Salmon dry fried Dinner - ??? I am making spaghetti and meatballs with tomato sauce for OH and SIL, but not sure what i can have with meatballs that is Dukan friendly.... any ideas??? Snack -...
  216. margarino

    Anyone just starting?

    Thanks Ceridwen, I'm going to try and do attack until Friday (4 days) then do PV on Sat and Sun because i am away and then alternate PP and PV from then on... I have a personal training session on Friday but was hoping to get to the gym before then, but might just work out at home on the wii to...
  217. margarino

    Lose weight, feel great... Have a baby?

    According to my scales i have lost 0.4 lbs. Not bad seeing as i have been following NOTHING! But still gutted that i've not tried harder to get back to what i was when i went to my last WW meeting - 12 st 10.5 lbs :( I weighed myself 4 times just to be sure, and i am 13 st 2 lbs exactly.... So a...
  218. margarino

    Anyone just starting?

    Thank you, that's really helpful :)
  219. margarino

    Anyone just starting?

    Thanks :) I've just got regular unsweetened Sainsbury's basics range - should I get a different one?
  220. margarino

    Anyone just starting?

    Fab! Would be so motivating to have someone to do this with! My only worry is I don't eat dairy, so I have oat bran but not sure what to have it with as I assume you can't have soya or rice milk?
  221. margarino

    Anyone just starting?

    When did it start to get easy or did you find it easy from the start? How are your energy levels like? I want to keep my activity levels up so hopefully I won't get tired.
  222. margarino

    Anyone just starting?

    I've only got the book, not subscribed on the website. I was going to start on Sunday but haven't been doing it properly so today is the day :)
  223. margarino

    Anyone just starting?

    Just wondering if anyone has just started or is starting Dukan this week?
  224. margarino

    Lose weight, feel great... Have a baby?

    Hmm maybe starting on a bank hol wasn't the best plan!! But I desperately wanted to lose some before my WW meeting on Wednesday so the gain isn't horrific :( Haven't been for a month and although I haven't regained everything I'm still disappointed that I've put back on lbs that I've already...
  225. margarino

    June challenge

    sorry Minnie I thought I did use the most recent, I'm on my phone so I must have got confused :( sorry! 0.5 loss is very important indeed!!! x
  226. margarino

    Lose weight, feel great... Have a baby?

    Yay starting today using the Dukan book - gonna do 6 days of Attack (until Friday) then start Cruise as I will be away over the weekend so it will be easier if I can eat protein and veg. Going back to Weight Watchers meeting this Wednesday and hopefully with the weekly weigh in and meeting...
  227. margarino

    June challenge

    My name has disappeared off the list :( I've added myself again but only put 6lbs as I am re starting on Wednesday so only really have 3 weeks left to lose after that!! Azwethinkweiz - 4lb (0lb lost, 4lb to go) Betterforever - 8lb (0lb lost,0lb to go) Blonde_Sue - 8lb (0lb lost, 8lb to go)...
  228. margarino

    June challenge

    Still it's better to achieve a small target then to fail a big one! I just hope I don't fail again :(
  229. margarino

    June challenge

    After failing miserably on the May challenge i am plunging head first into June and putting all my energy into losing 2 lbs a week for a total loss of 8 lbs..... Azwethinkweiz - 5.5lb (0lb lost, 5.5lb to go) Betterforever - 8lb (1lb lost,7lb to go) Blonde_Sue - 8lb (0lb lost, 8lb to go)...
  230. margarino

    Lose weight, feel great... Have a baby?

    Marge's Journey to Getting Healthy to Have Babies! From my blog and a pretty good summary of my journey so far really.....: I've dieted, lost weight, gained weight, lost weight again and gained it again! In the mean time i have found my life partner, finished my degree, started a new job...
  231. margarino

    Lose weight, feel great... Have a baby?

    Hooray - The Dukan book arrived today and it is right up my street - bright, colourful, lots of pictures and economical on the words!!! :-D I'm going to read through it today and tomorrow, go get food tomorrow and then start on Sunday. I am going back to weight watchers meetings on Wednesday so...
  232. margarino

    Lose weight, feel great... Have a baby?

    Well even though I've not 'officially' started I think I've done ok today. I rushed out the house so didn't get a chance to have breakfast, but had a really healthy Harissa chicken and bulgar wheat lunch from m&s and a lovely fruit juice. Then I got tempted and had a small slice of birthday cake...
  233. margarino

    Lose weight, feel great... Have a baby?

    Hi Emma, Thanks for your lovely message! And wow I am so amazed by your weight loss so far - I'll have to take a leaf out of your book :-) Thanks for your support and looking forward to following your progress as well - we will not be Cheryl's anymore!!! xxx
  234. margarino

    Lose weight, feel great... Have a baby?

    Hello all, I've been on minimins for a few years now and despite saying again and again, this is the last time, I will get to goal and I will stay there - I have not once made it to goal... And I even had my wedding as motivation to lose but still did not get to goal! So I want to keep a diary...
  235. margarino

    Wednesday Weigh In anyone?

    Back to WW next week.... I won't say what number restart this is, don't even know if I could remember... The self saboteur strikes again! Will update my stats when I wi next week x
  236. margarino

    Anyone in 13s and wana get down to 12s?

    Great idea Sue, I definitely need something to keep me focused! Gonna wait till I weigh in next week to see what I am on the WW scales and then will do goal.
  237. margarino

    Anyone want to loose 50lb and buddy up?

    Linda, I hope your week is looking a little brighter. Sorry about the loss of your uncle and hamster. And sorry that you have such a worthless bf - how can you learn to believe in yourself if everyday you get the messages that you are not good enough? We are social creatures that learn from...
  238. margarino

    Anyone want to loose 50lb and buddy up?

    WOW Carly that is awesome!! Well having gone off the rails (surprise surprise - worlds best self saboteur strikes again!!) I'm back feeling really peeved at myself for not having more will power - hopefully this is the last very stressful week at work for a while so that should help a lot...
  239. margarino

    Anyone in 13s and wana get down to 12s?

    Damn it, I'm back - feeling very ashamed :-( I've let stress take over again and haven't been following the plan and am now back up to 13.3 stupid stupid stupid girl :-( I don't know if I will ever make it to goal, I'm forever self sabotaging - a little success and there I go off the rails...
  240. margarino

    Wednesday Weigh In anyone?

    I missed my weigh in this week :( Stupid work! Stupid stress! Really feeling fed up at the moment :(
  241. margarino

    Anyone in the 12's want to get into the 11's?

    I missed my WI this week because of work :( But i fear i may have put on, so need to work extra hard for next week!!! Well done on all your losses!
  242. margarino

    May Challenge

    sorry i made a booboo! aloofasc - 6lbs (0lbs down, 6lbs to go) alwyn - 5lbs (0lbs down, 5lbs to go) Azwethinkweiz - 3lbs (0lbs down, 3lbs to go) Baggiesles - 6lbs 0lbs down, 6 lbs to go) Bellylaughs - 4lbs (0lbs down, 4lbs to go) Bignomore13 - 8lbs (1 1/2lbs down, 6 1/2 to go) BlondeSue - 4lbs...
  243. margarino

    Bikini Babe Challenge!

    May (1 week): 1 - Sweetness88: 131lbs (0lbs lost, 17lbs to go) [17lbs per week] 2 - stacey1985: 147lbs (35.5lbs lost, 23.5lbs to go) [23.5lbs perweek] 3 - leanne641: 130lbs (27.5lbs lost, 0.5lbs to go) [0.5lb perweek] 4 - anradharc: 154lbs (4lbs lost, 28lbs to go) [28lbs per week] 5 - stokegal...
  244. margarino

    Bikini Babe Challenge!

    Do you mean what i want to lose in total? That's 3 st 10.5 lbs but what about all the rest of the bits? Is it what i am aiming to lose each month? May - 10 lbs June - 8 lbs July - 8 lbs August - 10 lbs .... is that right? Can someone add me, cause i'm still confused!! :silly:
  245. margarino

    May Challenge

    Hi all, hoping to lose 2lbs a week in May - so i've added myself :) aloofasc - 6lbs (0lbs down, 6lbs to go) alwyn - 5lbs (0lbs down, 5lbs to go) Azwethinkweiz - 3lbs (0lbs down, 3lbs to go) Baggiesles - 6lbs 0lbs down, 6 lbs to go) Bellylaughs - 4lbs (0lbs down, 4lbs to go) Bignomore13 -...
  246. margarino

    Bikini Babe Challenge!

    Hi all, i would like to join but not sure what to do?
  247. margarino

    Anyone want to loose 50lb and buddy up?

    Thanks Carly! Good luck with achieving your dream of teaching - you can do anything you set your mind to :) Did you know that you can get funding to do the PGCE if you want to teach 'demand' subjects? You can have a look here: Funding for teacher training in England - Teaching Agency And...
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