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  1. _Gizmo_

    Any Minimins Reebok Spartans?!

    I really want to get into all the obstacle course racing next year. Not fit enough to get through it without having to do loads of burpees yet! I want to do yorkshire warrior in april, which is 16k. Then maybe aim for the spartan trifecta. Its whats motivating me to push myself at the gym and...
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    Sophie's Slimming World and Cinema critiques!

    wow, you look amazing in those pics. Well jealous about the emirates seat lol, was in an aisle seat in Oct and had to have the arm rest up to be able to feel comfortable, such a tight fit. Love the dresses as well. wish I had more of those. Hell Bunny has some nice dresses. Have you looked at...
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    Sophie's Slimming World and Cinema critiques!

    Hi, well done for being so close to your goal now! I epically failed with SW which is why i've not been on for months. Now just trying eating better and going to a personal trainer. Got bored of SW. Oh and I flew with emirates in Oct and had seatbelt on as loose as it would go. Didn't need an...
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    Adults who <3 YA fiction!

    I'm going to read divergent soon. Love YA books. One of my fave series is 'The Enemy' by Charlie Higson. All about zombies and stuff. Read Unwind recently. Neal Shusterman (not sure of spelling) I think wrote that series. Really enjoyed the first book so have downloaded the others in the series.
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    What was the last film you saw?

    Pacific rim. Loved it! =D
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Thanks. I'm still comfort eating today, blah. Doctor has put me on tablets for it. Took one this morning and now I have the worst headache ever. Not sure if its the tablets or not. Hopefully will start feeling better in next few weeks. And I've heard this type of tablet may decrease appetite...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    -5lbs this week =D haven't had a good week, been really depressed the last couple of weeks so have been comfort eating a lot. Going to the doctor tomorrow about it as I can't stand feeling this way anymore =/ I want to get better so just going to take things 1 day at a time.
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Lost 2lbs since last time so back down to 16st 5lbs. Was naughty yesterday but I want to be good today. Looks like it will be a busy day at work so won't have much time to eat.
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Hopefully. I've been good since then as well! Managed to get loads done this weekend. Completely tidied my room yesterday and threw out loads of stuff I don't need or use. Today I've made a batch of bolognase to freeze and also made a load of frozen chips. Started to change my bed, done a load...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Managed to get back onto the diet. Was off my food for a couple of days, think the chicken I ate at the premier inn on sat may have been a bit dodgy. Hardly ate anything on sun and mon and ate a takeaway on tues night as I was craving that and had only had a banana and a bit of salad during the...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Had an awesome time at Download. Failed at meeting up with my friend, was probably standing right near her but couldn't actually see her. Managed to meet all of Rammstein in the signing tent. Only problem I did have that my feet were killing me all the time, I've got plantar fasciitis so get...
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    Rammstein

    Saw them at download last night and they were amazing as always! Also got to meet them at the signing tent. Richard was the only one that said hello. Still worth waiting forever in the queue. Was one of the last people to be let in.
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Which sonisphere did you go to?
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    I'm meeting up with a friend at some point, but I don't mind going round alone. Spent the morning listening to stone sour. Wish I had been there yesterday to see slipknot and HIM. About to leave soon to get a train over to Nottingham. Really need time away from home and work so looking forward...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Yeah, I'm going on the Sunday. Heading over to Nottingham on sat and coming home Monday. Staying in a premier inn, i'd hate to camp lol. Going alone but not too bothered tbh. I spent the sat of sonisphere 2010 on my own coz everyone else was too hungover to go see 1 of the bands I wanted to see...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Another sts this week. Managed a 100% day today. Feel much better than I have been in a while. Been feeling down a lot lately, so comfort ate, blah! Need to get into a routine really. Feeling really sleepy tonight which is great. Want an early night as there's a few things I want to do in the...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Well that plan didn't work. Ordered takeaway coz im not in the mood to cook atm. Found out that my brother has got the cheque for my inheritance money with him. He's been at our dads the last few days and I was allowed the money when I turned 25, which I did on sat. I wasn't expecting to get it...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Had a good day yesterday. But not so good today. Already messed up by eating wayyyy too much chocolate this morning and now I just want to eat chocolate brownies. I'm not going to though! I'm gonna make myself have some grapes and a diet coke and that should stop me craving them! I really want...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Sts =) still not back on track so am happy with that. Hoping for a good day today then it will be easier to stick to it. Birthday done so only bad days will be download then its only 4 months untill south africa =) so really need to get back into the diet and exercise!
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Thanks. I really wanna feel better. I think I'm just going to try to relax as much as possible for the rest of this week and not try to rush things. If I get time on sunday then I will do a bit of research into getting myself better. Exercise is meant to be really good for thyroid problems, and...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Black. It really needed the roots doing. I normally get my mum to do it, but I thought i'd give the colour mask a go. Looks better now anyway. It still seems to be totm still, so that may count towards the gain??? Been a week now, thought it had finished and now it's at it's worse. Felt so...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    +3lbs this time. My own fault coz I just kept eating junk. Feeling much better now though and so far so good today. Made my meals ready for the week and more. I'm working 8.30am until 6.30pm for the rest of the week, so having the meals ready to put in the microwave is deffo handy. I'll just...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Spoke too soon! Went for a random meal out after finished work. Lucky i hadnt used any syns apart from the relentless. Still went over tho. Back to plan tomorrow!
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Thanks, back to plan now! Was naughty and had another take away last night, was not in the mood for ANY form of cooking at all last night. Been good so far tonight. Still have syns to use up, glad I do because I didn't realise sugar free relentless has 15 cals in it. So gotta use a syn for that...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Lost 1lb =) I'm happy with that esp since it is deffo TOTM and I've ate loads of junk all week. I've been stressed I think. All of downstair was getting a makeover, new carpets and sofas etc so it was a bit crazy, plus my mum and step-dad had the week off so i never got any time by myself. I...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Pretty sure it was the same guy. He randomly added our work exp student on Facebook, and he was the same age, had the same job and looked the same. Just seemed a bit creepy. Glad I didn't message him. Had a crap week. Not been on plan, just felt moody and had migraines the last few days. I'm...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Yeah, next weeks will probably be messed up too. I'm not sure that it's definitely that time yet but it seems like it. Guys have it so much easier. this makes losing weight hard coz it's so disheartening at WI time -__- Think one of the guys off POF came into the vets tonight. Hope he didn't...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    STS :( I think it may be coming up to that time so will just see what I am next week. Would explain the moodiness this weekend and just wanting chocolate all the time. Next time I try I should hopefully be nice and slim so shouldn't be too worried about my weight :) Just meeting people off...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Hi! Starting again? Hate it when you gain the weight back, so easy to go back to old habits. I just keep thinking that I've done it before so I can do it again. I prefer SW, doesn't feel like a diet really and no calorie counting =D I will try again when i'm ready. I've met ex's online before...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    I think i'm going to leave dating until I've sorted myself out first. I need to concentrate on me, which wouldn't happen if I was in a relationship. Once I've lost the weight and sorted out other things, like my thyroid. The skin on my face has been horrible lately, really dry, red and sore. and...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Well, I deleted my PoF profile. Even though I feel ready for a new relationship, I don't feel desperate. I'd rather concentrate on losing the weight and achieving my goals in life at the moment. When I get into relationships, I tend to give up on things I want. If I meet someone randomly now...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    I had loads of chocolate and crisps. then had horrible nachos when I went ten pin bowling. They were cold, no cheese on them and the dips were horrible as well. Wish I had suggested to going to the mexican across the road. Was so disappointing. I also had 2 small cans of regular monster, I...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Yet another non-scale victory! :D Had to check when I got home last night if I had grabbed my old pair of jeans by mistake because the ones I was wearing were too baggy. They were the right size jeans that I had only just got and was the first time wearing this weekend. Just tried the next size...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    -2lbs this week. Bit disappointed by that but at least its going the right way. My foots not hurting as much now so I'm hoping I can get back to the gym this week. Not going to do kettlercise this week because we're having the carpets taken up ready to have new ones put in a week on weds, so...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    I really liked Iron Man 3. I do like Robert Downey Jr tho... :p The insoles I got today seem to help my foot. It doesn't hurt as much now. I'm also putting the anti-inflammatory gel on 3 times a day and stretching my feet twice a day. So hopefully I will be able to walk around pain-free soon. I...
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    Sophie's Slimming World and Cinema critiques!

    Oooo not played Guitar Hero in months. I have it for the wii. I used to play it all the time at college. Managed to get 100% on Linkin Park 'What I've Done' on expert. Took me hours to do though and my housemate was about to kill me but the end lol. I can't play it as well now though. Can't even...
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    Sophie's Slimming World and Cinema critiques!

    Yay for the dresses fitting. I tried clothes shopping recently and hated it coz I couldn't find anything nice that would fit me. I'm a pear shape too. I'm usually a size smaller in my tops than Evans have really nice jeans that are fitted specially for pears! Sooo comfy. First time wearing the...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Don't think it's serious, just really annoying. I had really bad dry skin as well so don't think it was just depression. I've ended up going to see Iron Man 3 alone coz I got bored and no one else will go with me. Apparently it's the best one.
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    I've been diagnosed with Plantar Faciitis. It's inflammation of a ligament like tissue in the foot. I've been prescribed a strong anti-inflammatory gel to put on my foot and i'm going to go into town to look at some insoles. I'm not going to stop going to the gym, just going to take it a bit...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Might try a green day on Monday since I'm off. Just need to look into it a bit more first. I love mikado but haven't had any for ages. I kinda eat the whole pack when I buy them... I'll get some when I next go shopping, I think I'm better at controlling myself now. Haven't been to the gym for...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Thanks, I'm just glad the extra 3lbs have gone and I've lost something! Really long day at work. started at 8.30am, hopefully finishing at half 6. Gonna get up at 5.50am tomorrow morning again. It's way too early. But it means I can get up, do either kettlercise or 30 day shred, then get to the...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    -4lbs! Not as good as yesterday showed but it still means those 3lbs gone plus 1 extra! No gym this morning as I've been called in to work all day :( Have got a kettlebell workout in tho, then just as it finished and I need to start getting sorted to leave for the gym I get a call from work...
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    20 mins kettlebells 3 times a week, whos with me?!

    I'm going to attempt to do it Mon, Weds and Fri. I'm using the kettlercise for women DVD and a 2kg kettlebell to start with. Did my first workout on Friday and I'm still sore now, esp my abs. As long as it helps the weight loss and tones my body I'll push through the pain :)
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Ate too many syns at lunch at my grandma and grandads. Must be coming up to around 60 syns as I had a bit of ice cream after. Scary how quickly it all adds up. I've been good for the last 3 weeks though and I rarely eat out anyway. I'm sure I'll work it all off this week :) Going to have to...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    I love going to the gym coz i can run there. Not confident enough to run outside just yet. Had a sneaky look at scales this morning and i'm VERY happy. Can't wait to see what it will be tomorrow =D
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    Sophie's Slimming World and Cinema critiques!

    My friends from around London used to go to Sin City and Voodoo. I wish I lived down there. The only rock club here is on a Thursday night which is useless for me. The one I went to when I was at college is over an hours drive away :( I hate the other clubs around here so it's rare that I will...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Thanks :) I'm keeping my avatar pic on as motivation. I lost 3st a couple of years ago and managed to get into that dress. It's the largest size they do in those brands. I put all the weight back on plus a stone. Only 3st to go until I should be able to fit into it again. I've got a load of...
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    Rocking the right way to a healthier lifestyle

    Hi, well done on the weight loss so far! :) Slimming world is much easier to stick to that other diets I think. It really doesn't feel like much of a diet. I eat loads, mainly fruit and veg now. I still allow myself chocolate every day, had a few binges in the first couple of weeks but now I...
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    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Birds eye bake to perfection salmon is £3 at morrisons at the min, usually £3.99. As well as the other baked to perfection fish I believe. Salmon is the only free one though and tastes really nice :)
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Really aching today! Did a kettlercise workout before going to the gym yesterday and it's not easy! I'm glad I only got a 2kg kettlebell to start with. I went to the gym after and managed to do 1km in under 10 mins on the treadmill. when I started I could do 1km in just under 12 mins. I did 2...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Feel much better today. Got up later than I wanted to today, but I made myself go to the gym. I managed to do some running on the treadmill. Only 1 minute at a time, but it's still better than just walking. I was going to do the kettlercise when I came home but the dvd player didn't like it. It...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    I'm just trying to carry on with life atm. Feeling down and tired isn't going to go away just yet I don't think. I think it's mainly hormonal, I still feel tired even if I get enough sleep. I've booked an appointment at the doctors on Monday to see what else can be done. I hate feeling this way...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Thanks :) I'm not stressing about the gain really. It'll go eventually. I'm eating right and exercising, so can't really do much more about it. I just feel depressed for no reason atm. I hate feeling like this, I want to be happy and get on with life. I didn't go to the gym this morning as I...
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    Sophie's Slimming World and Cinema critiques!

    £80pm?! Thats well expensive. I only pay £12.96pm. Well done on the loss =D I like the australian biggest loser. Id rather have those trainers than bob and jillian lol
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    A lot of my thyroid symptoms have seemed to have come back :( Feel really depressed and stressed today, no idea why. I can't concentrate at all and feel really easily confused. I just can't think straight. It's really annoying when I feel this way. I feel ridiculously tired, I know i've been up...
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    Sophie's Slimming World and Cinema critiques!

    Good luck with the WI! Hopefully you will have a nice surprise. :) I love going to the gym now. Not easy getting the motivation to start going again but it's worth it. I feel great now after going this morning. The biggest loser is definitely good motivation for going. If people who are bigger...
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    3 Month Challenge. (1st April - 1st July)

    +2lbs. I've not cheated and I managed to go to the gym 3 times last week. I'm hoping it's water retention from starting to add exercise in and hopefully it will go away next weigh in!
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    +2lb!!! :confused::( It is disappointing. I haven't cheated, I've been to the gym, I should have lost. But I guess it's common to gain when starting to add exercise in? It hasn't put me off though. I had a good workout this morning. I even managed to run. Only at a minute at a time, but it's...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    I think I really need to stop having sneak peeks at my weight, I've gained 2 more lbs when I checked this morning! I've not cheated and have been to the gym 3 times in the last week. I'm hoping it's just water retention from the exercise. I felt really sore and tired yesterday so having a...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Been to the gym 3 times this week so have completed another goal :D I'm deffo going to continue going to the gym as I feel much happier and have more energy during the day. Plus I love the feeling after a good work out. Esp the tight feeling in my abs after doing crunches and sit ups. The...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Had a really long exhausting day. Started off with the gym. Grenade tablets really work. I've never pushed myself like that at the gym!! I wanted to stop early, but made myself get to 1km, or 5 more minutes, etc. I made myself do 5 minutes on the bike going above a certain speed, wasn't easy. I...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Just got an email from SW to say I've been added to the hall of fame on the website as Slimmer of the week for last week. My name is on there =D will be adding that badge to my sig later today. I do SW online so didn't think I could get slimmer of the week.
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    Sophie's Slimming World and Cinema critiques!

    Don't get too stressed about the sts. It'll get moving again soon enough =) Your job sounds interesting, even if it does sound stressful. I can never sleep on flights either and hate airline food. When I came back from Borneo, i had around a 2 hour flight to singapore, 9 hour wait in the...
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    Anyone else suffering with Hypothyroidism??

    I'm hypothyroid too. I'm using extra easy atm and losing so it's possible. I was put on 100mcg straight away in Oct and not changed since. I'm having my next blood test on weds so will see what they say, the last blood test said I was on the correct dose but I'm still having some of the...
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    3 Month Challenge. (1st April - 1st July)

    +1lb but I know why and that should be gone next week. I've been 100% the last 9 days so it definately isn't my fault. I was expecting more of a gain so I'm happy with that.
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    +1lb but I was expecting more because of how I'm feeling this morning. Don't think the last time was actually it, it is definitely that time now though :sigh: Not going to take any more of the pill now, the only one I've been happy with was the one they took me off. So that's more motivation to...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Yeah, it feels great that I haven't gone over with my syns and I don't actually want to. I think I've figured out why it showed a gain. TOTM again! :mad: It only stopped just over a week ago. I've been on a different pill for the last few months because of my weight. I was happy with the one...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Managed to get through 7 days 100% :D I don't want to eat any more today as I want to go to bed earlyish tonight. I'll buy the book that I've earned for getting through the week when I finish the book I'm reading now. I also managed to stick to my meal plans for the week! :) Have made my meal...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    So far 5 100% days and day 6 going well so far. Haven't wanted to binge. I've always eaten for comfort before. I think I've just needed to get used to the fact that I don't need to eat to make me happy, or whenever I get hungry. SW doesn't actually feel like a proper diet, I seem to be eating...
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    Restarting tomorrow does slimming world work with PCOS and underactive thyroid??

    Glad you liked it =) Good luck with your first week. I got put straight onto 100mcg which I was told was a high starting dose. I haven't had my dose changed but I have my next blood test on weds so will see what they say.
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    Sophie's Slimming World and Cinema critiques!

    Good luck with the WI =) I was really disappointed with the host. I loved the book but they missed out huge chunks of it. I was interested to see how they did all the stuff about wandas past, they didn't even mention it. And mel and wandas relationship was too confusing. My friend who hadn't...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    4th 100% day in a row, yay! I can fit chocolate in tomorrow, so don't really want any now. Had the frozen lasagne today and it was yummy, much better than the inedible stuff I made last time. Also haven't had any fizzy drinks yesterday or today and I feel fine :) Not really craving any. I know I...
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    Restarting tomorrow does slimming world work with PCOS and underactive thyroid??

    It's definately nice to see a loss. It was so disheartening when I didn't lose weight when I tried last time, I was probably better at keeping to the plan then as well! Underactive thyroid affects so much. I felt depressed and generally not right for a couple of years. As soon as I got on the...
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    Restarting tomorrow does slimming world work with PCOS and underactive thyroid??

    By the way, I've found it easier taking the tablets just before bed, waiting at least 2 hours after eating or drinking anything other than water. Means I can't snack at night, I finish work at 7pm so I'm eating my dinner late anyway.
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    Restarting tomorrow does slimming world work with PCOS and underactive thyroid??

    Hi, I'm hypothyroid and I've lost 1st 1lb in 4 weeks, so it can work. I tried slimming world last year before I was diagnosed and hardly lost anything, which made me give up. I've been taking thyroxine since end of October and last time I had my blood test 3 months ago they said I was on the...
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    3 Month Challenge. (1st April - 1st July)

    Thanks. No, nothing different, in fact I went over my syns on a few days. So don't know why the 7lb loss but I'm not complaining lol :)
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Thanks. It's definately given me motivation to be good. I worked out the lasagne for 4 portions using both sauces plus a tin of tomato soup and it came to 11.5 syns for the lot. I put some low low grated cheese on there as I can count that as my healthy extra. It was yummy. I'd rather use my...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    7lbs lost :D had chocolate binges on a few days in the last week so really didn't think i'd lose that much! Means I've lost 1st 1lbs in 4 weeks :) Forgot to say in the last few posts but my clothes do feel looser. The last 2 days have been good, I haven't gone over with my syns at all. I seem...
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    3 Month Challenge. (1st April - 1st July)

    7lbs lost :D Not bad since I only had a couple of good days.
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Had a 100% day today :) Not eating anything else now so I can get an early night. I'm on call tonight and tomorrow night so want to try to make the most of what free time I do have tomorrow (10am-4pm). Food for today: Breakfast: Weetabix and semi-skimmed milk, (HEX A and B), plus cup of tea...
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    Sophie's Slimming World and Cinema critiques!

    Hi, thought I may as well read/post on your diary for once :) I quite liked Oz. I liked Zach Braff in it, didn't realise he did the voice for Finley until after though. I agree it wasn't James Franco's best film though. He was great in 127 hours and Pineapple express. I don't mind going to...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    I don't think it was a energy come down. I was fine the next day. I think it was because we were operating for most of the day and had loads of consults as well. I was running around developing xrays as well. Just was a non-stop day. I'm not going to aim for 11st by october. I think 13st would...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Failed miserably today :sigh: The lasagne was horrible after it had been frozen so couldn't eat it and have thrown away all the rest of the portions in the freezer. Then binged on chocolate, as I didn't have time/energy to cook anything else. I just wanna sleep but i'm staying up to watch Game...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Didn't make it to the gym this morning. But I did take the grenade tablet and it worked! Had no cola today, and I've had loads of energy all day. It's just going now. Think i'm ready for bed lol. Had a non-stop day at work (probably done enough exercise because of that). I'm sooo glad I have...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    I'm still going to try to go to the gym in the mornings. I feel much happier and awake when I've been and the only time I really get time to do a lot of cooking is at the weekend anyway. If I don't go to the gym I stay in bed for a few extra hours, which isn't good. At least then I have a reason...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    I saw muse in November. Really enjoyed it. Need to see linkin park and i know my mum would like to as well. Saw 30 seconds to mars with her. Being on call is horrible. Can't switch off and if i do get called out then it affects the next day. Not gonna go to the gym if im at work until past...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    I'm going to try Grenade tablets. Been told they're very good for energy for workouts and helps to burn fat. Which I need since I like to go to the gym first thing in the morning. They have caffeine in them as well as green tea. I'm only going to try 1 tablet before a work out to start with. If...
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    Rammstein

    I didn't even know about the signing until I got home. Would have liked to have met any of them. How many times have you seen them? I saw them at Manchester in 2010, then at Sonisphere and then in Birmingham last year. Took my mum to see them last year as it was on her Birthday. She loved it...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    I lost 1lb :D Really thought I would gain this time. Had a 100% day yesterday and planning another 100% day today. Just been shopping for all the ingredients for the lasagne I'll be making tonight. Hopefully it turns out nice. I tried my slimming world frozen chips yesterday and they tasted...
  90. _Gizmo_

    Rammstein

    I was on the opposite side where Paul was. Got a few good pics of him and Till. Was awesome.
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    3 Month Challenge. (1st April - 1st July)

    Please add me. I'd like to lose 21lbs. My weigh in is tomorrow so I'll use that as my start weight.
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Had a really bad craving for chocolate earlier (totm explains it! So not expecting a loss tomorrow). Managed to get past it though. And swapped my easter egg with 2 snack sized mars bars for 4 creme eggs. These will be much easier to fit into my days than the easter egg or mars bars. Plus I like...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Right, I'll post a proper reply now. Was on my phone the last time. I'm trying to wean myself off the non-diet fizzy drinks. I used to drink loads of the stuff. I hated the taste of the diet stuff and they always made me feel even more hungry. I've got a bit used to them now tho, so I'm just...
  94. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    There is a lot of pasta. But im still new to sw really and havent had chance to really look at all the meal options yet. Pasta salad is easy to take to work with me. And the spag bol and lasagne will be easy for when i finish work at 7pm. Im planning on having a real good look into everything...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Hi Sophie. Thanks :) Unfortunately I knew the syns before I ate it. I don't cope well with stress. Getting better though. You're going to Download then? I've got a day ticket for Sunday so I can see Rammstein again (will be my 4th time seeing them). I'd love to be able to wear a nice outfit...
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    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    I'm having a couple of bad days. Had a 'day off' from the diet yesterday as I had a day out and didn't get have chance to cook anything. I rarely eat out, as I don't really like it too much so I don't feel this will a big problem in the future. Had Mexican for lunch and then cheesy chips later...
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    Rammstein

    I've got a sunday day ticket for Download, just so I can see them again. Will be my 4th time seeing them, can't wait! Managed to get to 2nd row from front at Sonisphere, perfect view coz someone short was stood in front of me. I'm going to see if I can get near the front again :D
  98. _Gizmo_

    What was the last film you saw?

    Went to see The Host yesterday. It's good but I preferred the book a lot more.
  99. _Gizmo_

    Who's Got Concert Tickets?

    I'm going to see Enter Shikari on 23rd April and then I'm going to Download Festival on the Sunday. Can't wait to see Rammstein again =D
  100. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    So I've lost 1lb. Not as good as I was hoping for since my sneak peak yesterday morning showed 3lbs lost?? :confused: But i've now lost 7lbs in total and I've earned my 1/2 stone award. Didn't make it to the gym this morning, but I did wake up at the right time and sat and read instead. Just...
  101. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Second week nearly done :D. Had a sneak peak at weight this morning and it looks good. Official weigh in is Mondays so will post my weight tomorrow. I'm enjoying cooking now and have a load of plastic tubs ready so I can cook big batches of food and stick them in the freezer. I'm not finding it...
  102. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's SW and Fitness diary

    Hi! This is the second time I've attempted to lose weight through slimming world. This first time failed miserably, don't think I really lost anything. I'm hypothyroid so I don't think that helped. The last time was before I was diagnosed and put on tablets. I've just survived my first week and...
  103. _Gizmo_

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    The Enemy by Charlie Higson. Its on the kindle daily deals today and so far i'm loving it.
  104. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's diary

    Lol i'm useless at this. I've probably put on more weight now -_- I've recently been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid, which explains a lot. I was feeling tired ALL the time and depressed. I've been taking the tablets for just under 2 weeks now. In the last couple of days, i've been...
  105. _Gizmo_

    THE DARK KNIGHT RISES!

    Went to see it again last night =D some things make more sense watching it a second time. Mainly wanted to watch it for Bane, even a mask Tom Hardy is still hot, especially with the muscles lol! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  106. _Gizmo_

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Just started reading the first Harry Potter book, seen the films but had never bothered with the books. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  107. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's diary

    Sts when I weighed in this morn =D really thought that I would gain so I'm happy with that. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  108. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's diary

    Thanks! I wouldn't be surprised if I have gained this week, but need to learn from my mistakes and I'm hating how I'm feeling now. So going to have an early night and have a good day tomorrow. I'm thinking of going to either africa or the Caribbean for 3 to 4 weeks around sept to nov 2013. I'm...
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    Gizmo's diary

    Well, not been doing well the last few day. Majorly binged on junk. I think being stressed coz of work hasn't helped. Had a mcds yesterday, didn't really enjoy it tho and went out today and had a piece of chocolate cake, no breakfast, just junk for most of the day. My depression seems to be...
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    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    I've lost 3lbs when I've weighed in this morn. So even with a couple of slip ups I've lost a good amount. I'm not aiming for huge losses, 2lbs a week would be fine for me =) it shows I can still have a few treats and still lose so I shouldn't worry as much as I have. I really need to do more...
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    Gizmo's diary

    3lbs lost today! =D I can't believe I can eat so much and lose that amount!
  112. _Gizmo_

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Hi! I'm doing SW from home as I can't afford the meetings. Only been doing it for 2 weeks now and loving it. Not bingeing on junk anymore but not feeling starved, 2nd weigh in tomorrow so hopefully will have a loss. Not been perfect, went over my syns yesterday by having half a pint of cola in...
  113. _Gizmo_

    THE DARK KNIGHT RISES!

    Saw it last night. It was awesome! =D will definately be buying it on DVD. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Gizmo's diary

    I loved it! Can't wait until the DVD comes out lol. I had half a pint of cola while we were waiting as the cinema had a bar. It was over my syns but I'm not worrying. Need little treats occasionally. Have missed breakfast this morn since I've only just woken up. Had a really busy week at work...
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    Gizmo's diary

    Yay, managed to have a 100% day today. Even though I had a stressful non stop day at work today and debated binging on a box of brownies, but came home and cooked frylight chips and spag hoops instead! Then had a mini choc binge within my syns. Love that SW still allows me to do this. Feel like...
  116. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's diary

    Been good so far up until today. Ended up having 1 1/2 pints of normal pepsi at the pub tonight. Resisted the urge to binge on crisps and chocolate though! Had a good day at work up until the end when I finished an hour late because of an emergency, didn't mind as I'm on call tonight anyway, but...
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    Gizmo's diary

    I've lost 1lb =D not bad since I felt that I could have done much better last week. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Gizmo's diary

    Thanks =) I've just found my before and after pics from my previous attempt at losing weight ( calorie counting), I had lost 3 stone that way but that was a really stressful way. I've eaten so much today that i feel so full that I can't possibly fit anything else in. Yet I've had a 100% day...
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    My before and now pics

    Wow, it's handy having these on here! I've put ALL the weight back on. So now I'm trying slimming world, and so far I feel like I can stick to it =) I've lost the weight before, I can lose it again! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  120. _Gizmo_

    3 Positives for today...

    1. Had a 100% day. 2. Said no to drinks at the pub. 3. Made my first spag bol (never been good at cooking before). Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Gizmo's diary

    Went a bit over my syns last night, went to the pub, had 2 diet pepsis and vodka, the 2nd my mum got me, should have said no. I don't normally drink, and if I do it's alcopops or jaques cider but those are far more syns than vodka and coke, so I guess that was a win there. But they put out...
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    Gizmo's diary

    Got some mini choc brownies from Morrisons for my weekly treat, been craving them all week. Only had half the box and can't eat anymore, feel a bit sick. Gonna give the rest to my brother. Much rather eat some fruit at the mo. Yay! =D this is a good sign, I'll still allow myself a treat each...
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    Gizmo's diary

    Nearly at the end of the first week =) not been doing as well as I could be but still trying to get used to it. I think I'm going to allow myself 1 day a week when I can have a treat. Use up my syns for the day on that and will probably go well over but I'll try my best to lower the amount I...
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    Gizmo's diary

    So far all 100% days =D and have used less than 15 syns on the last few days. Find it hard to use them up! Had a curly wurly and a freddo bar tonight and still have 4 syns left for today. Used free food or HEX's for my meals. I'm so glad the baked to perfection salmon is free, it's the only way...
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    Gizmo's diary

    Thanks, day 2 and I've managed to get through it. I may end up having pasta salads for lunch at work everyday but that's still much better than having sandwiches. I feel like I can live with SW for however long I need to stay on it, just need to find more recipes that I can use. Had veg stir...
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    Gizmo's diary

    First day done! I survived! :D had all 15 syns. Jumbo choc chip snack a jacks, frozen curly wurleys and mini milks are lifesavers. Hopefully tomorrow will be easier! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Gizmo's diary

    I'm already struggling. Just wanna eat everything. Went out to a cafe earlier and only had a can of diet coke, resisted all the cakes and things. But I think the diet coke is the problem. Whenever I've had diet cola or pepsi max in the past, I've eaten pretty much non-stop for the rest of the...
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    Gizmo's diary

    Started! And so far loving it! :D Bacon, eggs and beans for breakfast, as well as a banana, a milky tea and a cup of milk. Not used any syns yet :) Taken my measurements which I will take every 4 weeks and my official start weight is 16st 6lbs. My target weight is 11st (10st 7lbs may be too...
  129. _Gizmo_

    Which gigs are you going to..?

    I'm going to see Muse in Manchester on Nov 1st. Can't wait! :D Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  130. _Gizmo_

    Spice & Co chicken strips

    I'd also like to know the syn values please. I can't afford to buy fresh chicken as I'm only cooking for myself. Per 100g: Energy 462.6kj (109.2kcal) 5.5% protein 24.3g 54.0% carbs 0.3g 0.1% of which sugars nil 0.0% fat 1.2g 1.7% of which saturates 0.4g 2.0% fibre nil 0.0% sodium 0.3g 12.5%...
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    Gizmo's diary

    Weighed myself today, not my official start weight but it looks like I'm back up to 16st 7lbs. Which is the start weight when I first started trying to lose weight a couple of years ago. I want to get down to 10st 7lbs so got a bit to lose! Just spent the evening planning meals for the next...
  132. _Gizmo_

    Welcome to Newbies 2013 - Say Hello here!!!

    Thanks. Good luck with your weight loss too! =) I've made a diary already and I will try to post on there as much as I can. Just need to make a meal plan for my first week and figure out some goals and rewards. I'm putting more effort in this time. Have several books ready to record weight loss...
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    Welcome to Newbies 2013 - Say Hello here!!!

    Hi! I'm starting SW on Monday, doing it from home as I can't get to a meeting. I have at least 5 stone to lose, managed to lose 3 stone before but I've put most of that back on. Tried calorie counting, weight watchers and just 'healthy' eating. None seemed to work for me so I hope SW does! =)...
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    Gizmo's diary

    Wow, not heard of any Vietnam treks. Will have to look into it. Love the jungle, apart from the leeches! I miss the sound of the jungle at night. I wanna travel but I don't want to be sat at the beach and doing normal tourist things. When i was in Borneo I wished I had lost all the weight and I...
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    Gizmo's diary

    Thanks =) managed to borrow a food directory so going to go through that this weekend as I have to give it back on monday and can't afford my own just yet. Also need to plan some meals. Never been good at cooking so hopefully ill do fine! Lol Treated myself to some new gym stuff yesterday...
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    What was the last film you saw?

    I went to see Spiderman last night. It was awesome! So much better than the other films! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  137. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's diary

    Hi! I've managed to get the books off eBay and will be doing SW from home. Can't afford online or to go to meetings each week. Planning to start on Monday so I can have a few days getting to know about the plan and have time to *do a decent food shop. I've tried to lose weight before and...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Lol I managed to read half of the first book in a day because the library wouldnt let me renew it. I bought the rest. Wish I had read them on kindle, would have been easier. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Oh, it's not available to pre-order on the kindle yet =( hopefully with the popularity now he will take less time to write it. I don't think he's even started writing it yet, so I think you'll have time to start reading other books. It only took me a few months to read the lot. About a month for...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    There's winds of winter and a dream of spring (I think). They'll be years away yet. He took around 5 years between a feast for crows and a dance with dragons. Finished them all ages ago and really don't wanna wait that long for them. Need to find out what happens! Currently reading the third...
  141. _Gizmo_

    Who's Got Concert Tickets?

    Got tickets for Muse in November =D Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  142. _Gizmo_

    Who's Got Concert Tickets?

    Going to Download Festival in about 2 weeks =D Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  143. _Gizmo_

    Book club. The Hunger Games...

    I really enjoyed the film. But a few things annoyed me. the cornucopia, the mutts and katniss finding water in the arena. Never really thought about that while watching it though. The changes aren't really too bad. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  144. _Gizmo_

    What was the last film you saw?

    Yup, read all of them =) I preferred the book but still loved the film, even though a few things are annoying me, but they can't fit everything into a film I guess. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  145. _Gizmo_

    What was the last film you saw?

    Just been to see The Hunger Games. It was really good! A few changes but I thought it worked =) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  146. _Gizmo_

    Rammstein

    The link doesn't work. Search for rammstein opening Birmingham 2012 and it's a video of the opening and sonne as well. By gizmo897x or something like that lol =) only got the one video because I wanted to enjoy the show. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  147. _Gizmo_

    Rammstein

    I saw them on Saturday night in Birmingham. 3rd time seeing them and it was the best show yet. Awesome setlist, great pyro and we had really good seats so had a perfect view of everything =D Here's a video I took of them =) http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=GB#/watch?v=WW-sYvanSqo...
  148. _Gizmo_

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Currently working my way through the hunger games trilogy. Started it during my lunch break on Monday and I've just finished part one of catching fire. I'm not usually a fast reader but this series is addictive. Can't wait for the film! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  149. _Gizmo_

    What was the last film you saw?

    Lol I thought guys would love it. I love that type of film anyway, but my friends didn't seem to enjoy it as much. Loved how the gods seemed to have a big part in it. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    I just got a Kindle!

    I got mine the other day. Love it. Havent finished the real book I was reading yet but I'm reading another on the kindle already. I'm getting through it much quicker than I would have done reading the paper version and I find it much easier in general to read, since I can increase the font size...
  151. _Gizmo_

    What was the last film you saw?

    Went to see Immortals last night. It was awesome =D Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  152. _Gizmo_

    My before and now pics

    Thanks =) I've put weight back on since then. Now nearly 15st and a size 18. Determined to get back on track tho! =) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  153. _Gizmo_

    What was the last film you saw?

    Went to see Real Steel on sunday night. Loved it! Deffo worth going to see =) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  154. _Gizmo_

    Music? Rock: Punk / Metal, etc

    Birmingham on 25th of feb, which is my mums birthday so is her present. Will be her first time seeing them. I saw them at Sonisphere and loved it but I managed to get to the barrier, well 2nd row but had a perfect view which was awesome. Wish I could go to more but don't have the...
  155. _Gizmo_

    Music? Rock: Punk / Metal, etc

    Definitely Rammstein, will be seeing them for the third time in feb =D Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  156. _Gizmo_

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Definately. The books are better than the tv show, but now I really want to watch the tv series again. There's a game of thrones, a clash of kings, a storm of swords, a feast for crows and a dance with dragons. The last 2 books will be the winds of winter and a dream of spring I think but it'll...
  157. _Gizmo_

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Currently reading Karl Pilkingtons an idiot abroad diaries. Hilarious! Finished the game of thrones series at the weekend. I don't want to wait years to find out what happens =( having major withdrawal symptoms now! Lol Got the shadowmarch series by tad Williams sat waiting for me to read. Has...
  158. _Gizmo_

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    It's the 5th book in the game of thrones series. Biggest out of the lot. Huge hardback which is around 1000 pages. Very good so far. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  159. _Gizmo_

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I'm currently reading A Dance With Dragons by George RR Martin. Nearly about half way through, it's massive! I have the Shadowmarch series by Tad Williams lined up for when I finish the A song of ice and fire series. Found the 3rd book in a charity shop at the weekend and it looked like my...
  160. _Gizmo_

    What was the last film you saw?

    I actually nearly cried a couple of times. I never cry at films! Lol Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  161. _Gizmo_

    What was the last film you saw?

    Just been to see rise of the planet of the apes. It was awesome! =D Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  162. _Gizmo_

    Music? Rock: Punk / Metal, etc

    I love loads of bands. Obsessed with Rammstein. Love metal. Stuff like a7x, papa roach, linkin park, in flames, slipknot, stone sour, nightwish, sonata arctica and loads more, i'd be here all day if I went through them all :p
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    Depression and stress, etc

    I think i've had depression for a while now. Didn't go to the doctors about it because I was too scared etc. I just felt down all the time, stopped doing things I enjoy. Everyone seemed to notice but when I opened up to my mum, I got told to basically snap out of it, which is impossible. I feel...
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    Gizmo's diary

    Just ordered a load of clothes for the trek in a size 16, when I'm a size 18 atm. So have 2 months to lose enough weight to be able to fit in them! Think this may be enough motivation to get doing some exercise and eating right! lol Don't want to waste my money :) They were on sale so much...
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    Gizmo's diary

    Thanks :) Only today and tomorrow left of being in charge at work then I will just relax for the weekend. I will be going out for long walks, but to me that's actually relaxing if I just put my music on. Less than 2 months until I go to Borneo :eek: But judging from the walk I managed to do...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I really like them. And I find it hard to get into books most of the time. The third book is my fave so far. A feast for crows seems to be getting better but basically this book and A dance with dragons have been split so most of my fave characters to read are in book 5. I have it sat at home...
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    Gizmo's diary

    Got a new water bottle today. It's one that filters water as you drink it so you just need to fill it up with tap water. The water tastes just like the bottled water and i've already drank nearly 1 litre, when I was struggling to get through 750ml when drinking out of my old water bottle which i...
  168. _Gizmo_

    What was the last film you saw?

    I'll have Chris Evans and Robert downey jnr then =p lol I like Ryan reynolds as green lantern and deadpool. I prefer clean shaven guys lol So many good films coming out. Looking forward to conan the barbarian. Jason momoa is mine! =D lol! Oh and the guy who played magneto in Xmen first class...
  169. _Gizmo_

    What was the last film you saw?

    It doesnt come out until may 2012 =( it should be awesome since joss whedon is directing it. Wish I had stayed until the end of the credits of Captain America... Next cinema trip will be rise of the planet of the apes and possibly super 8 as well if I have time =D Sent from my iPhone using...
  170. _Gizmo_

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I'm now reading a feast for crows by George r r Martin. Not as good as the other books so far but I'm only a few chapters in. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Gizmo's diary

    I have no energy to anything atm, but atm my boss is away for the week so i'm basically in charge for the week, which isn't easy! Plus my weekend wasn't great so just in a bad mood and stressed. I know when I get like that because I start wanting to eat more and will eat without thinking, which...
  172. _Gizmo_

    What was the last film you saw?

    I can't wait! plus iron man is in it as well =D I prefer captain america to Thor but they're all yummy! Lol Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  173. _Gizmo_

    What was the last film you saw?

    Went to see Captain America yesterday. I liked it. He's very nice to look at! Lol! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  174. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's diary

    Omg, feel so tired and grumpy today! Ended up not going to bed until well after 2am when I wanted to go to bed at 11pm. I had to take my mum to hospital coz she had been out drinking and fell over. Because I'm so tired and didnt get up until later, I haven't been out walking today. I have to...
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    Gizmo's diary

    Managed to go out walking for over 4 hours today. Could have kept going probably, even though my feet were killing me! Lol didn't even feel hungry when I was out, plus I left half my tea because I felt full =) Now watching a program on supersize kids. Slightly panicking about having loose skin...
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    Gizmo's diary

    Another 2lbs gone! :D I feel like im eating more, but I must be doing something right! Im eating breakfast, which is stopping me from snacking on bags of chocolate in the mornings at work. I'm eating more at lunch time, which is also stopping me snacking so much. I used to only eat sandwiches...
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    Gizmo's diary

    Weighed myself yesterday and I've lost 1lb in just over a week =) I had put back on over 1 stone though. It's done now just got to get back on track. Feeling really motivated atm, didnt go out walking today but I wasn't feeling 100%. I have gotten some jobs done at home that needed doing...
  178. _Gizmo_

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I'm reading 'a storm of swords' part 2 by George r r Martin. It's the 3rd book of the same series as game of thrones. I'm addicted! One of the best books I've read! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Gizmo's diary

    Borneo is getting so close it's scary. Now only have to have 2 injections on the 9th of August, then thats the vacc done. Still need to sort out malaria tablets. I have a bruise from where I had the 2nd rabies jab :( I know the flight times now so not much more to sort out apart from getting...
  180. _Gizmo_

    I just got a Kindle!

    Yeah I thought so. Will definatley be getting one after I've come back from holiday in October, would have gotten one before if vaccinations hadn't cost so much :( lol would have saved some space!
  181. _Gizmo_

    What was the last film you saw?

    Went to see Transformers 3 for the third time last night (have unlimited card and im not interested in anything else thats out atm!). Sat night I watched harry potter and the deathly hallows pt1, it was ok. I'm not really that bothered about the new one unlike most people I know.
  182. _Gizmo_

    I just got a Kindle!

    Seems a stupid question, but do you have to keep re-buying books? I told some family/friends that I was thinking about getting a kindle and they said that after a while you had to buy the book again coz it got deleted. :confused:
  183. _Gizmo_

    Rammstein

    So who's going to their greatest hits tour?? I'm going to see them at the Birmingham gig. Looks like tickets have been selling out quite quickly! Hope it isn't their final album/tour :(
  184. _Gizmo_

    Who's Got Concert Tickets?

    I have tickets to see Rammstein at Birmingham on 25th Feb 2012 :D It will be my 3rd time seeing them but my mum hasn't seen them yet and really wants to. Great timing as it's on her birthday so thats her present sorted! lol
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    Gizmo's diary

    Thanks, just been to sort out the vaccinations today, so expensive!! and i need rabies :eek: lol in total i think i need 7 injections, i can handle tattoos, but the thought of being injected freaks me out, even though they aren't that bad when I actually get them done... Going to try to weigh...
  186. _Gizmo_

    What was the last film you saw?

    Just watched transformers on channel 4. Been to see dark of the moon twice this weekend. Loved it! Definitely worth going to see in 3d rather than 2d. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
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    Gizmo's diary

    Eeek, less than 15 weeks until I head out to trek through the jungle in Borneo! Feel really nervous, but excited as well. I love going out for random walks to get ready for it, especially through the wooded areas. I still feel so unprepared for it though. Need to re-weigh myself, as I haven't...
  188. _Gizmo_

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    The books are better than the tv show, which had changed a few things, like where are the direwolves when they're meant to be in it?! love the show anyways! Lol I can't wait for the series finale, will be interesting to see how they've done things. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  189. _Gizmo_

    What is the worst film you've ever seen?

    I think the second one is funnier! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  190. _Gizmo_

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I think it comes out in paperback in september, was looking at it on amazon the other day. I'll prob still be reading the others by then. Half way through clash of kings atm. I like how it's at the pov of a different character during each chapter, makes it a tiny bit easier to put down when I...
  191. _Gizmo_

    Borneo

    In October, I will be going to Borneo! Jungle trekking to raise money for The Blue Cross, and also volunteering with a orangutan conservation project and will be visiting sepilok orangutan sanctuary :D Anyone else been there? Kinda nervous coz of all the creepy crawlies, spiders and leeches...
  192. _Gizmo_

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I'm currently reading 'A Clash Of Kings' by George R. R. Martin. The 2nd book in the same series as 'A Game Of Thrones'. Love it! Already have the rest of the books sat waiting for me to read :D
  193. _Gizmo_

    I just got a Kindle!

    I really want a kindle, since I have very little space in my room to store any books! Having everything on a kindle would be perfect for me, plus it's easier to carry around. But atm I can't afford it so will have to wait until end of october. I have a few books to go through which will take me...
  194. _Gizmo_

    What is the worst film you've ever seen?

    I actually didn't mind the human centipede tbh. In a wierd way it was funny, eg the crazy german guy with the square head! The sequels been completely banned in the UK! Bad movies i've seen recently are Dinoshark and mega shark vs giant octopus. Amusingly bad films! Lol Sent from my iPhone...
  195. _Gizmo_

    2011 Movies

    I can't wait for Transformers 3 to come out! :D Looks awesome in 3D! Also looking forward to: Green Lantern Captain America Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes Conan The Barbarian Sherlock Holmes 2 Breaking Dawn Final Destination 5 Stake Land Cars 2 Cowboys & Aliens Theres probably more but I...
  196. _Gizmo_

    What was the last film you saw?

    Went to see Xmen: first class and pirates 4. Xmen was awesome. Deffo the best one so far. The other ones are more like kids films compared to it. Had already seen pirates but my mum hadnt. I'm now seriously considering getting the unlimited cineworld card. Can't wait to see transformers and...
  197. _Gizmo_

    What was the last film you saw?

    Just been to see the hangover 2. Sooooo funny! Possibly better than the first. And the monkey is so cute! Lol Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  198. _Gizmo_

    What was the last film you saw?

    Can understand about Pirates. Was much better without Keira or Orlando though, been watching the others and they're really annoying lol. Only watch it for Johnny Depp anyways :p Attack the Block was awesome. Something original for once (that's actually decent! lol).
  199. _Gizmo_

    What was the last film you saw?

    Went to see Pirates of the carribean 4 last night. I liked it! :D
  200. _Gizmo_

    What was the last film you saw?

    Attack the block! Very good film. Really wasn't what I was expecting. Deffo worth seeing. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  201. _Gizmo_

    What is the worst film you've ever seen?

    The original. Not watched the remake. I was expecting more, but it was really slow. I loved the first xXx, mainly coz it had Vin Diesel and Rammstein in it lol. The second one was just stupid though, what I watched of it anyway. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  202. _Gizmo_

    What is the worst film you've ever seen?

    Tremors is awesome, the 3rd film is bad though! Not bothered watching the 4th (I think theres a 4th anyway) and the series they did was just as bad. Actually started watching xXx 2 tonight and turned it off coz it was so bad. Just going to send it straight back to Lovefilm and hopefully get a...
  203. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's diary

    Argh, just devoured 6 creme eggs! >_< Was supposed to be saving them but oh well, it's done now I guess. Finished reading 'Game of Thrones'. Soooooo good! Will be really interesting to see how they do everything in the TV series! Now just got to wait for the second book to be delivered, I...
  204. _Gizmo_

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I'm currently reading 'Game of thrones' by George R.R. Martin. Really good! Love the series aswell but I'm glad I'm reading the book now so I'm not comparing it to the series too much. It's just the other way round now! Lol Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  205. _Gizmo_

    Gender split & motivations for loss

    The one I wanna get into is a womens fit. My other tour Tshirt is normal so at least I can wear that one for now! Lol also have ones that are too big for me now but I guess that's a good thing! XD I just use them for the gym lol Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  206. _Gizmo_

    Gender split & motivations for loss

    I've got loads of things that motivate me. Looks, health, things I wanna do and getting into clothes I have but can't wear atm! Mainly my Rammstein shirt I got at Sonisphere last year but it's still too tight :( lol Taking part in a charity trek is a great motivator. I've known guys who want...
  207. _Gizmo_

    What was the last film you saw?

    Priest 3D. I liked it :) Now watching Doom because Priest reminded me of it, think because of Karl Urban being in it and one of the vampires reminded me of the monsters in it lol
  208. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's diary

    Been ages since I've been on here! Managed to put on weight, thanks to comfort eating and had a bad couple of months. Been feeling really depressed, it's been stupid. Been feeling great for one min then crying for no reason. So many ups and downs, and I just feel like it's getting worse. Even...
  209. _Gizmo_

    What was the last film you saw?

    Monsters just wasn't my thing I guess. Just been to see fast five and thor 3d. Loved both of them. If I lived closer to the cinema, a card would be very useful for me! Lol Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  210. _Gizmo_

    What was the last film you saw?

    Just watched 'Monsters'. Was sooo boring and just seemed pointless! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  211. _Gizmo_

    Save Lennox

    Not sure if people have heard about Lennox but the more people know about his case, the better. In May 2010, Lennox, a 5 year old American Bull dog x labrador was seized by Belfast County Council for looking like a pit bull. He's done nothing wrong and noone had ever complained about him...
  212. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's diary

    Well, I had a few bad weeks. Put a bit back on, now I'm 13st 10lbs. Been concentrating more on fundraising than dieting/exercise. I'm hoping to get a bit more of a balence between everything now. Set up my blog to help motivate me as well as my twitter. Had a great workout at the gym today and...
  213. _Gizmo_

    My before and now pics

    Thanks. I just tried to eat healthier =) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  214. _Gizmo_

    What was the last film you saw?

    Just watched paranormal activity 2. Was good! Just wish I hadn't watched it alone before bedtime! Lol Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  215. _Gizmo_

    My before and now pics

    Thanks :) People said I looked great and should wear dresses more often. Which I will do in the future! And the nails were gone the next day. I can't stand long nails but grew them specially for the wedding lol Not people really seemed to notice any weight loss apart from when I was talking...
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    Gizmo's diary

    it was the wedding yesterday. Can't believe I spent a day in a dress! :eek: lol! Not used to it at all. May get more in the future though lol I feel more confident now. Think getting some attention last weekend helped lol. Even though I never heard from him :sigh: I even texted him. Oh...
  217. _Gizmo_

    My before and now pics

    New pic from the wedding yesterday, well when I had just gotten ready anyways :)
  218. _Gizmo_

    What was the last film you saw?

    Human centipede. I found it boring. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  219. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's diary

    I seem to be less bothered about food now that ive quit weightwatchers. Not counting all the time is much less stressful. Plus have other things to distract me lol. Just started reading 'the host'. So much different to the twilight books, but really good so far! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  220. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's diary

    Thanks. It was deffo a big confidence boost. Esp since I wasn't expecting anything like that to happen last night and when I'm still not happy with how I look lol. Just gonna wait until he texts me or something, coz then I know he's really interested in me...
  221. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's diary

    The personal training isn't that bad. Well mine isn't anyway. Just gave me a routine to go through each time I go. At least I know what I need to do I guess, rather than just being told how to use a machine and then left to do whatever I feel like. No weigh in for me today. Ate alot yesterday...
  222. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's diary

    Think i'm going to leave weightwatchers. Getting to annoyed with counting points. Going to try my own thing again me thinks. It worked for me over the last year. Not exactly lost much on WW. Just concentrate on the exercise side of things rather than get stressed over points etc. Got my mums...
  223. _Gizmo_

    First 10k run?

    Thanks everyone :). Don't think I'll be doing the race, due to the cost of getting there and everything :sigh: Maybe next year! lol The race in yorkshire is when I will be trekking in Borneo, which is useless! lol I've been looking for 5k races around here but can't find any. Only the race for...
  224. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's diary

    Really want to get to the gym again, but got work tomorrow, then when I finish it's really busy in there and everyones on the treadmill, blah! Will try to go on friday, when it's a bit less busy and i'm not on call so can relax a bit :) Did a bit of running yesterday and improved my time on the...
  225. _Gizmo_

    My before and now pics

    Thanks :D I LOVE the dress. Shocking, since I never liked dresses before lol. So glad I chose to lose weight a year ago, otherwise it would have been a nice top/trousers outfit again. Just wish I could actually notice the weight loss rather than seeing pics or trying on old clothes. Brain...
  226. _Gizmo_

    First 10k run?

    Thanks. I may go for it. Just got noone to go there with me, which is the only thing putting me off atm I guess. I tried running more at the gym yesterday. Doing my 1k that I do on the treadmill as part of the routine in intervals of 2mins running, 1 mins walking. Then managed 4 mins running...
  227. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's diary

    New dress!!! The weddings not until a week on friday, but i wanted to try it on after I dyed my hair lol. It doesnt look perfect, coz i fail at doing the zip up at the back lol.
  228. _Gizmo_

    My before and now pics

    New dress that I've got for my mums wedding. Would never have been able to fit in it if I hadn't lost 3 stone :) This is the biggest size they do!
  229. _Gizmo_

    PP weekly allowence!

    Thanks for that post Smirky :) Will deffo keep that in mind. I used all but 1 of my weeklys last week, and lost 1lb. But I have a feeling that totm has something to do with that plus not getting to the gym. Compared with gaining 1lb and hardly using any the week before, using the weeklys seems...
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    Gizmo's diary

    Lost just 1lb this week. I was hoping that i'd lose more but I guess totm might have something to do with it -___- Hopefully more next week, but it's going to be an interesting week as I have my mums hen night on sat, which is a meal so will have to be good and not eat too many extra points this...
  231. _Gizmo_

    pounds to lose by may 2011(everyone welcome!)

    -1lb this week. Was hoping for more but at least its a loss :) pudge- 87lbs to lose! -22, 65lbs to go! Miss Mango: 30lbs to lose = 7lbs lost, 23lbs to go! mistysmummy 59.5 lbs to lose -10, 49.5lbs to go! WelshCake 37 to go! 34 to go! SammyE: to lose 47.5lbs! - 7lbs lost, 40.5lbs to go...
  232. _Gizmo_

    What was the last film you saw?

    Just watched 'The Last Airbender'. It was meh, not that great. Thought it was going to be better than it was... Watched kick-ass last night... again... lol love that film! :D
  233. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's diary

    Thanks :D It is going to be a really tough challenge. I'm more worried about the fundraising than the actual trek atm lol. But that all seems to be coming together now. I'm currently planning a big jungle themed event on 2nd april and a tea party at my work on 30th april. Hopefully going to get...
  234. _Gizmo_

    First 10k run?

    I'm thinking about doing a 10k race to fundraise for The Blue Cross. Maybe in May. But haven't really done any running for a long time. I try to go to the gym 3 times a week and did some running on monday. I actually liked it! :eek: lol Does anyone think it would be possible for me to be able...
  235. _Gizmo_

    PP weekly allowence!

    Even with using all the points, i'm still eating less than I did. First week, I used most of them and lost 2lbs. Last week, I hardly used any and gained 1lb. Used most of them this week, so will see what happens when I weigh in on sunday :).
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    Gizmo's diary

    My attempt to go to the gym on tues failed. I went, and went on the bike and crosstrainer. But the treadmills were full when I needed to go on them, so I just left. People were just stood on them talking :mad:. Felt kinda ill and really tired anyways. Must have insomnia or something... went to...
  237. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's diary

    I'm guessing so. Esp after watching the vids on youtube. Just everyone on facebook seems to be going on about it. Don't think there's any classes near me that i'd be able to go to, due to time and money. But yeah let me know how it goes plz :) I may do it in the future.
  238. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's diary

    Had my 2nd gym induction today, and they've added some weights into my routine. also did some jogging on the treadmill!! :eek: Thought it would be a long time before I did anything like that lol! :p Might look into doing some of the classes soon. Such a shame they don't do Zumba. Everyone seems...
  239. _Gizmo_

    Robert Downey Jr

    Mmm, may have to have a Robert Downey Jr dvd day... :D Only have iron man, sherlock holmes and tropic thunder though... Oh and Zodiac! Not seen that film in years. He is sooo funny in Due Date. Can't wait until that comes out dvd so I can watch it again! Not sure what it is about him. But if...
  240. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's diary

    I hope so. I'm still not 100% sure about wearing a dress... Too girly >_< lol! Not feeling great this morning, got a headache. Had loads of sleep, went to bed at 9am hoping to get up early this morning and sort out some fundraising stuff, like my jungle themed party. Kept waking up at random...
  241. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's diary

    Thanks :D You've both done really well aswell! 81lbs in 2010 Ria?! :eek: Well done! :D and you look so different in your pics Pink! I can't wait to try the dress on when i've had my hair dyed darker brown (I don't feel the need to go black anymore) and straightened and when I actually have...
  242. _Gizmo_

    pounds to lose by may 2011(everyone welcome!)

    Gained 1lb this week, which i'm putting down to muscle gain after starting back at the gym! So i've edited my goal. pudge- 87lbs to lose! -22, 65lbs to go! Miss Mango: 30lbs to lose = 7lbs lost, 23lbs to go! mistysmummy 59.5 lbs to lose -10, 49.5lbs to go! WelshCake 37 to go! 34 to go! SammyE...
  243. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's diary

    Had a 1lb gain this week :( It's probably just muscle gain but still disappointing... Oh well, just gotta be good this week :p. Am going to attempt a week without pepsi max. lol! Seems impossible but I can live without it... I think... :)
  244. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's diary

    Just measured myself, around my stomach i've lost 8 inches since I started nearly a year ago! :eek: Can't remember the other measurements so can't compare those atm, I have them written down somewhere so will have a hunt for them. Will be interesting to see how much i've changed. I am so glad...
  245. _Gizmo_

    Gizmo's diary

    I have found something to wear for the wedding! :D A DRESS!!! :eek: I can't remember the last time I wore one of those lol. If I hadn't lost the weight, then I'd have stood no chance of fitting in it since the XL is a size 16. Will take pics when I wear it on the 11th Feb. Hopefully i'll have...
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