Search results

  1. L

    Just started today

    today is my first day back on cambridge, having done LL a few years ago, 22lbs have landed on my butt and tummy since then and whilst I am still a shadow of my former self I dont like the "rolls" and bits that wobble nd as I am going skiing with my gorgeous man for new year I want to be in peak...
  2. L

    Word Association

    thin
  3. L

    Word Association

    run
  4. L

    Snooping and spying!!!

    xxx
  5. L

    Word Association Thread

    distant
  6. L

    Word Association Thread

    cap
  7. L

    low b/p again...

    are you keeping your fluid intake up as dehydraton can cause bp to drop and if you are prone to low bp and don't keep well hydrated that wont help.
  8. L

    Word Association Thread

    flag
  9. L

    Word Association Thread

    bed
  10. L

    exams!! Tips on remembering stuff????

    Thanks Isobel, going to try mind maps , sound s like that might do it for me, as I am a visual learner too!! off to try it now!! Love Heidi xxx
  11. L

    Big Brother

    blast it, fell asleep again!! I would tape it but don't have time to watch in the day so that wouldn't do any good!! May have to try watching whilst stading up or something!!
  12. L

    Word Association Thread

    finger
  13. L

    Big Brother

    Thanks janey, In bed with laptop and watching now!! must stay awake!!
  14. L

    Toilet talk - again!!

    Psyllium husks. they are fantastic, no cals and make everything gorgeous and normal again!!! You will never look back once you have tried them. Promise . Heidi xxx
  15. L

    Word Association Thread

    pot
  16. L

    Word Association Thread

    metal
  17. L

    Oh dear, Iv just found out Im pregnant too

    Congratulations, how amazing!! this lovely news, just relax , eat well and enjoy!!
  18. L

    exams!! Tips on remembering stuff????

    no not practical, we have those too but these are written exams. Yes a&p is multiple choice!! Don't have tape recorder though, what do people do now that tape recorders are no longer in vogue!!
  19. L

    Word Association Thread

    road
  20. L

    exams!! Tips on remembering stuff????

    Hi, I have exams next week, Indian head massage, body massage, aromatherapy, remedial massage and reflexology ( and anatomy and physiology the week after that) I have major stress in my life ( separating from husband) and need tips from anyone who knows how to get stuff into your head and keep...
  21. L

    Big Brother

    Oh blast I fell asleep and now feel really out of it!!! What's happening??? Who do we love /hate?
  22. L

    any men here?

    I was always told that portion size was up to the individual as you need to learn to listen to your body and what it needs, this will change daily according to your out put and appetite, I know it's scary and a bit trial and error but only you really know what your body needs, no one should tell...
  23. L

    Word Association Thread

    track
  24. L

    Big Brother

    yes that does seem rather unfair!! Being a recently separated lady I could do with something nice to look at!!
  25. L

    Congratulations Nicole (Coley) MA(Hons)!

    well done, fantastic.
  26. L

    Big Brother

    this welsh one is sweet
  27. L

    Word Association Thread

    basher
  28. L

    2 of my 10 babies!!!!

    oh my god how adorable are they , I wish I could just have a smell of their lovely puppy breath and there warm tummy's!!! I have a seven year old lab and I love her to bits, they are just the est dogs in the world , even when they are shedding all their hair all over !!
  29. L

    Word Association Thread

    caroline
  30. L

    Word Association Thread

    queen
  31. L

    can it be done??? Not BY ME!! Different tack!!

    Answer........................... Probably but not by me!!!
  32. L

    Tragic news, taking a break.

    Mags, so sorry for your devastating loss,can only imagine your grief but thoughts are with you sending you strength and courage to get through it. Love Heidi x
  33. L

    can it be done??? Not BY ME!! Different tack!!

    Actually Tash, have to confess that the ticker isnt really up tp date, I am probably about 7/8 lbs heavier than when I had to go, but am rubbish at the tickers etc and rely on my friend to do it all for me!! But thank you for the positive comments , I know I am not fat but as I went down to...
  34. L

    Westiegirl: Restarted Day 1 Under my Belt!

    Hi Sarah, yep, right there with you on the Habit thing. I have loads 1. when making anything at all for anyone else I always need to taste it!??? 2. TV , always means something to eat?!! 3. coffee always needs a snack to go with it!! and many more that I shall try to catalogue, I am going to...
  35. L

    can it be done??? Not BY ME!! Different tack!!

    Hi tash, well not brilliant really but not complete melt down. Hve so much going on in my personal life at the moment that just getting thorugh each day seems to be tough, never mind worrying about what i am eating,emotionally I am all over the place and just not rreaching for the...
  36. L

    Can't trust myself to eat again

    Yes know just how you feel, I havent gone so far to binge on large amounts in one sitting as I tend to eat too much over a period of a few days and then feel bad.!! like you i love veg, salad, fish, friut and brown rice, pasta and all things lovely and when I am SSing , that is all I crave, but...
  37. L

    Tasha's Ramblings

    very inspiring tash, I would love to maintain at about 10.7, like you say if you can maintain at 11.10/11.12 then it should be possible in theory. after having a moderatly good weekend, did have a small amount of choc and gave away roast pots and only 2 small new pots instead, so didn't just go...
  38. L

    can it be done??? Not BY ME!! Different tack!!

    Hi you, Hope your having a good time and staying away from the jumbo size us portions!!! I am suposed to be doing my college work but keep having a break on here to inspire me, doing the nervous system at the moment!! Only going for 4 nights as David can't really spare anymore time but...
  39. L

    can it be done??? Not BY ME!! Different tack!!

    Thank you for that, I just need to get past day 3, i always fall in the evening on day 3!!! Just feel so yeuch, not hungry just weak and tired , this week however I dont have to go to college on thursday so if I can get past that then maybe I will find it easier. Might tell myself I can have a...
  40. L

    Westiegirl: Restarted Day 1 Under my Belt!

    Hi Sarah, sorry your still feeling poorly. Emotionally I have had a crap weekend and feel compleatly drained now, my neck is so stiff, I need a massage, which is a joke as being on a massage course you would think that I would get load s but alas ,no!!!,, Food wise I haven't been too bad...
  41. L

    can it be done??? Not BY ME!! Different tack!!

    Well, I have good news and bad news!!! First the good news, we are going to gran Canaria on the 12th of this month for a short break, it will be hot and sunny, we are staying in an appartment with a pool and I will will have the opportuntiy to sunbathe and get a tan!!! Tha bad news is , all...
  42. L

    Help ! I have a horrible habit forming.

    Hi, this has nothing to do with being weak and everything to do with being human!! Unfortunatley just because you are on a VLCD you dont lose that title!! look at well you have done so far and well done to fessing up to and recognising that you have a little stumbling block to deal with, you...
  43. L

    can it be done??? Not BY ME!! Different tack!!

    Hi Anne, Book sounds good, although I am very good at buying these books and not so good at reading them, especially at the moment when i have so much college work to do, exams coming up and have a massive stress assignment to do!!! how stressful is that?? Boys are massive now, both of them...
  44. L

    Flavours

    as far as I am aware , they havent changed!! Sorry.
  45. L

    can it be done??? Not BY ME!! Different tack!!

    Day5. Weighed again this am and thrilled to see that despite actually being in the land of food I am still 11.12 , which is good as that was what I weighed on day 3 after 2 days of packs so had expected to have gone back up but haven't so that spurs me on.!! had my porridge for breakfast...
  46. L

    Which adverts make you turn over?

    I totally hate "CONFUSED.COM"!!! that horrible man shouting at me, I gringe, also hate the T-mobile one where the girl sings "Just another diamond day, BLAH BLAH BLAH!!!" she sounds like she on the loo trying to "GO" and can't quite manage to sing!!!
  47. L

    Can men and women just be friends....

    well how about , do you think if you had to spend a night with him in a room ( in an emergency for instance!!) and you had to share a bed------- Would nothing happen???? If no way , then yes you can be friends , if probably not then you just have to careful but if YES then NO !!!"! does that...
  48. L

    Can men and women just be friends....

    Well In my modest experience, if you dump him and he wants to remain friends then he will always want to get you back in the sac as his pride is hurt even though he may try to hide this from you!!
  49. L

    Westiegirl: Restarted Day 1 Under my Belt!

    Big deep breath sarah!!!! Things are never as bad as they seem, your getting out the car , shooting the tyres and blowing it up!!! You don't have to do that, put today behind you and move on, yes you have eaten some hi cal foods today and no, you didn't want to but it's done now amd you and I...
  50. L

    can it be done??? Not BY ME!! Different tack!!

    day four - college day and took a massive choc cake in for our receptionist who is leaving to have a baby ( I made the cake) Didn't have any breakfast so did hace a peice of cake !! Not sure who made that choice, adult possibly but was more like nurturing parent (neg) , however had a salad for...
  51. L

    Can men and women just be friends....

    I would agree that they can be as long as neither still wants to be "with" the other person and "those" feelings are gone in both parties, otherwise I would say definatly not as the one who wants to, will spend all their time trying to get the other person back.
  52. L

    can it be done??? Not BY ME!! Different tack!!

    I wondered how long it would take you to find me out!!! not waiting for you but am finding today tough!!! hate day 3 always want to sleep through it, not good having day 3 on a college day either still, wont now it will be saturday instead and if i dont stumble then it will be day 7!!! just...
  53. L

    Westiegirl: Restarted Day 1 Under my Belt!

    hey Sarah, really sorry to hear about your medical troubles but everyone is right,if they had the slightest doubt that you were in need of urgent treatment they would have had you in ages ago, litigation being what it is these days they wont take any risks!! do try to put it in the back of your...
  54. L

    can it be done??? Not BY ME!! Different tack!!

    Well Hello anne, so thrilled you have taken the plunge!! Well done and glad Iain approves, thats half the battle having support. Had quite a tough few months what with one thing and another and am a stone heavier than I would really like to be, although only about 5lbs over my LL finish...
  55. L

    can it be done??? Not BY ME!! Different tack!!

    Well after a bloody awful nights sleep,( really hungry all night!!!!) i awake to find myself 2 lbs lighter , thankgod!! have got college today and i know this will be at tough day so will be glad to busy!!, I have a client this afternoon so hope I have enough energy to give a good massage...
  56. L

    can it be done??? Not BY ME!! Different tack!!

    Have just started back on SS for a few weeks to see if I can shift the stone and a bit that has crept on over the last 3 months!!! Its always so much harder when you have done it before but I am determined to shift it as I do feel really uncomfortable, it makes me wonder how I ever carried...
  57. L

    I'm stunned......

    Well Done fantastic, you must be feeling on top of the world. love heidi xxx
  58. L

    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Where did you all get your pedometers from? I had one last year and it was great really motivating but it broke so now I dont have one, I have noticed someone recommneded the omron j13, where do you get them?? Love Heidi.xxx
  59. L

    marigold swiss vegatable bouillon powder on LL

    I always used this on LL, just dont have ot too often as its very salty and may make you retain fluid. once a day though is fine!! see how it goes love Heidi xxx
  60. L

    Word Association Thread

    chat
  61. L

    Westiegirl: Restarted Day 1 Under my Belt!

    HI Sarah, how spooky, I am back to packs again for a while having had a really emotional few months and used food to get me through!! Day one for me today and do feel positive, just waiting for my mousse to set as that will set me up for the evening, dont feel hungry but do want to eat...
  62. L

    1st day ......again

    Its day one for me as well, have had a traumatic past 4 months and have put some weight on, not sure how much as giving the scales a wide berth, just know I have my boobs back, my tummy back and a large roll of flab over the top of my trousers so it all has to go!! So far so good although the...
  63. L

    low-fat yoghurts

    I would say you can def eat too many , you need to look at your overall cal intake ,I would say ,as whatever your eating if its more than you need you wont lose any weight but gain it.!! unfortunatley simple biology!!!
  64. L

    Knitting Thread!!

    I love Knitting too , but never like anything I make!!!
  65. L

    Word Association Thread

    gates
  66. L

    This just takes a minute & will make you laugh

    I'm Boobie Gizzardlips!!! Not sure I like it much!!! sounds a bit yeuch!!
  67. L

    The Room 101 Thread...

    People who make those loo roll dispensers that mean you have to put your arm up inside the damn thing to get the paper if you can find the start thats is!!!! GRRRRRRR!!!!!
  68. L

    Dont ever lose heart

    Just thought i would tell you this story, for all of you for whom the scales sometimes dont budge even when you stick 100%. i went to my LL meeting this week and met a lady who had been SSing for sometime and had 3 weeks of hell, 1st week- no loss 2nd week- a gain??? 3rd week- 15lbs off...
  69. L

    FOOD DUMP !!!!

    ice cream, chocolate, food
  70. L

    FOOD DUMP !!!!

    jaffa cakes, green and blacks choc and any other choc!!! going to bed to avoid it all!!!
  71. L

    Ladies - bra discs

    I would very proud to show my nips if they were remotely near where they should be, in fact I think I may cover up my droopy ones and put some fake ones( anne summers) up where I want them and then I will look like I have fab tits(which I dont!!!)
  72. L

    FOOD DUMP !!!!

    Pancakes with lemon and golden syrup!!!
  73. L

    Everyone welcome, come on in and have a chat, anything goes....!

    Well as a picker myself I know how hard it is, so here are a few things I have tried. 1. plaster over mouth whilst in kitchen making food! 2. chew gum, most other stuff tastes yeuch with mint. 3. brush your teeth right befrore starting food prep. 4. but a liquorice root, real one not a sweet one...
  74. L

    Westiegirl: Restarted Day 1 Under my Belt!

    Hi Sarah, haven't had time to read all the post you have made since I was last on, have a very traumatic, life changing time over the last few months and have now landed back on planet earth. will tell all in time but all still a bit raw at the moment, just wanted to say hi and hope your...
  75. L

    Word Association Thread

    Shiffters
  76. L

    Word Association Thread

    coronation street
  77. L

    Happy Birthday, Lavender!!!!!!

    Well I am compleatly overwhelmed, i didnt get chance to log in for long yesterday and have only just seen this, but thankyou so much for all your lovely messages, you are a compleatly gorgeous bunch of ladies and I feel so honoured to have you all as friends. I did have a fab birthday and my...
  78. L

    Which George Foreman grill?

    Cuisinart,!!! i have one and its wonderful!! It has removable plates and has griddle plates and smooth plates. It can open flat out and you can use both sides at once, with different plates if you want to do a whole cooked breakfast on it. i have fried eggs and used no oil and they were great...
  79. L

    FOOD DUMP !!!!

    Noodles 4, A large Bailys!50000000000000000 ahh!! not sure I can hold out much longer!!!
  80. L

    Boobs!!

    Spanials ears !! pitta breads!!!
  81. L

    Word Association Thread

    all my love for you!!!!
  82. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    You know that Mr charming wont notice at all dont you??????!!! Men just dont notice, I can understand how you feel though but dont let that stop you, just think all the "exercise" you have will soon see the lbs falling off!!! Double bonus!!!
  83. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    I have been thinking I was on my last stone , but I have maybe put on 1/2stone messing around, I want to finsh what I started. so I am back on 100% as of today. why is it so hard in the end? Answers on a post card please?????
  84. L

    iM LEAVING ll AND joning weightwatchers

    wish you well with your WW, its a great diet and really suits some people, horses for courses, do whateever works for you. Theres no right or wrong way and different things work at different times for different people, your not closing a door, just opening another , good luck.
  85. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    Well What are we like??? ( said in a catherine tate voice!!!) well I know what I am like !!!! PICK and MIX seduced me I'm afraid but do you know what , It was bloody lovely and I really enjoyed it and I do NOT feel in the least bit guilty about it!!! Slim people go to the cinema and have a pig...
  86. L

    HELP, SLIPPING BACK INTO OLD OVER-EATING HABITS

    cant really add much to the above posts but just to say you have done so well and come so far. dont beat yourself up, you are aware of what you are doing and taking steps to sort it out, well done to you and keep at it.
  87. L

    Word Association Thread

    got to be DUCK!!!
  88. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    Thanks sweetie, I am going to take a bar with me I think and sit as afr away from the popcorn as possible!!! havent weighed this morning as had ahd huge mug of coffee before I remembered and that would have freaked me out!!! How sad are we??? just need to get through these 2 difficult days...
  89. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    HI S, Guess its just you and me left now??? I had another good day yesterday had 1 pack 1 bar 2 cappucinos A big bowl of salad with some cottage cheese and a tin of herring fillets!! sugar free jelly and yog 4 small squares of 75% choc. No picking and felt quite good. Its the weekend again...
  90. L

    Hi i`m back again lol

    Right Roch, this is it, I am willing 3000000% to get those packs down you and go for it, only you can do it, but you have all our love and support and we are with you all the way to slimdom, good luck sweetie, I cant wait to see you posting your fantastic weightlosses each week and how happy and...
  91. L

    Word Association Thread

    chuck
  92. L

    Westiegirl: Restarted Day 1 Under my Belt!

    Hi sarah, sounds as if you are as confused as the rest of us at the moment!! but thats ok at least you are addressing the problems you face, how easy would it be to slip back to just eating and eating and getting bigger ane bigger and not ever addressing it??? Those days are gone so you have...
  93. L

    Weird Accidents!!

    Didnt get that to start with but now i do,, oh my god how painful and embarressing!!!
  94. L

    A none mover at 11st 7lb!

    Your spot on the same as me now and yes If I ss totally until christmas eve I could probably drop another 14lbs but i like you am having skimmed milk in my coffee and last night had a salmon fillet and salad for tea, followed by some sugar free jelly and a low fat yog, i think I am going to...
  95. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    Thanks honey, I have decided to just keep plodding on this way as I am quite worried about of all things , MY HAIR , I know if I go back to SS for any length of time it may stop growing again and thats the new stuff, then when I eat again and it starts to grow again all the new stuff will also...
  96. L

    your name ....

    Ha, Ha, LMTO, thats very funny, thanks
  97. L

    your name ....

    Why do these things never work for me???
  98. L

    FOOD DUMP !!!!

    Thats fab, well done. How loevly to have a day like that. I have just got a huge cheesy potato out of the oven for my son and boy that was about 15!! but only for a moment and then I thought , "well I can have that one day when I am target as long as I balance out the rest of the day!!!!"
  99. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    Have had a very tiring day today and have decided to have a peice of fish and some salad for my tea as I just feel a bit weak and weedy and know that I can have this and then see where tomorrow takes me, having had a bad picking day on sunday which was not good healthy food I am confident that...
  100. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    11.4 this morning, very happy, I can see the 10's just over the horizon!!!!! off to but my cross-trainer today so that I will be all ready to go for it when I return to a full diet!!! Quite tired today due to visit from very cheeky mouse who decided to have himself a little christmas...
  101. L

    Weird Accidents!!

    years ago I had to have a cap removed , as the doctor reemoved it he said " I am having to cut it to release the suction so you will need a new one!!!!" yeah, like I was ever going to go through that again!!! ( really glad husband didnt try any of his diy procedures to remove it, see above post...
  102. L

    Very sad news :-(

    very sorry to hear of your loss, poor puss cat!!
  103. L

    Word Association Thread

    to newcastle
  104. L

    Weird Accidents!!

    I once had to go to casualty as I had a peice of watercress "suctioned" on to roof of my mouth and no one could get if off, my husband tried to shoot it off with a water pistol and my neighbour tried to blast it off with a bycicle pump!!! but in the end I had to go to hospital as I couldnt...
  105. L

    FOOD DUMP !!!!

    OOOhhh would love the chilli jam recipe as we all love spicy stuff and I but quite alot of the tracklements chilli jam!!
  106. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    Thanks cheryl, finally managed to do it!!! still have poorly sick boy to look after today so have got lots of college work done and managed to have very little to do with food, which is always a good thing, have just picked a bit of fish but nothing major so not worried. I do feel alot more...
  107. L

    Have you ever tried making cakes without licking your fingers?

    Thats a really tough one but as I usually end up eating most of the mixture when baking , it has been extra otugh for me whils SSing. I did wonder if when I was a "grownup" I wouldn't want to eat cake mix but I still do, does that mean I am not a grownup yet?? If so good!!!
  108. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    11.5.8. this morning so I think my bad day on sunday is finally leaving me behind!! was meant to be at college today but the tutor is sick so as my baby is poorly anyway I am having an extra day at home,!! just hope it doesn't cause any food probs!! Stiill cant change title, anyone???
  109. L

    The things I do to amuse myself :)

    cant do it!!!!
  110. L

    Word Association Thread

    mints
  111. L

    FOOD DUMP !!!!

    Just read that last post back and realised it sounds a bit icky!!!
  112. L

    FOOD DUMP !!!!

    no, no ,no thats not the idea!!! Do not read others "dumps" if you are likely to be tempted by their dumps. The food, once dumped is out of bounds to all SSers and those trying to be careful!! no coming on here and sneaking off with any!!!
  113. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    Thanks matey, feel better after a hot bath and mousse is setting in freezer, its not forever!!! Have made tea with no trouble and wasnt tempted so I think CB has left me alone for today!!!
  114. L

    Ahhhh, but I couldn't eat a whole one....

    Lovely to look at and to eat, love marzipan!!!
  115. L

    FOOD DUMP !!!!

    Savory rice with soya beans and peppers....MMMMMMM!! =2, so not having even a taste of it!!!!
  116. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    Cant understand the instructions opn how to change title of thread, anyone?? In english for dummys though!!!!
  117. L

    My quote of the week!

    That sounds like my Dad who says he hates eating out if he is going to get "Girls vegetables!!!" these are corgettes, baby sweetcorn and stuff like that!!!
  118. L

    Word Association Thread

    pies
  119. L

    Word Association Thread

    toffee!!!
  120. L

    Cheb....Too old to get home with the Dawn Chorus!

    Hows it going ladies?? I am finding it a bit tough right now but am not going to be beaten !!! felt very weak willed and pathetic during the day but WP returned this eve ( strange but this has coincided with my large pain in the butt going out!!!)
  121. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    managed to stay away from the dreaded stuff last night and have had abattle for lots of the day, I realise when the going gets tough ( and it has today!!) I immediatly want to stuff my chops, STILL!!!!! I didnt do though and just had some more water and anothet pack, 2 packs and 1 bar so far...
  122. L

    Weight loss resources

    I am wondering if when you use this site you put down every carrot/ lettuce leaf/tomato etc or do you count those as free like on w/w , as it would just take me forever to weigh out all the veg etc I eat, obviously potatos etc would count but salad stuff and raw veg??? what do you do ??
  123. L

    FOOD DUMP !!!!

    As for your nails, well I am so jealous of them as I have to keep mine so short for college!!! Where has it gone ?, hope it doesn't end up in kids tea!!!
  124. L

    FOOD DUMP !!!!

    wow Dom, what a lovely photo, you look so happy. hop your bum has recovered from your trip!! Nadine your like a bloody rake woman, you CAN have your cake and EAT it!!!. Dont be daft, you deserve a bit of what you fancy every now and then, no more beating up!!!
  125. L

    FOOD DUMP !!!!

    OOOOHHHH!!!! bad day major stress, anything edible 100000000!!!!! so far have managed to avoid consumption of said items!!!!
  126. L

    Westiegirl: Restarted Day 1 Under my Belt!

    Tough one, can you manage your portion control, I know at the moment I couldn't!! I am plodding on with my packs and would much rather be "doing it " with food but I want some instant results and so for me packs will do that. (if I dont pick that is !!) I really really hate being back on...
  127. L

    Flavor Diet Spray

    I wonder whats in them!!! sounds too good to be true!
  128. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    have to go to bed as food is calling me from the kitchen, food packs and bars are saying "go on have another" !!!
  129. L

    FOOD DUMP !!!!

    1 more bar than I should have, going up to bed to keep away from damnger food!!! =5, have even started to unwrap it!! but now its back in the cupboard!!!
  130. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    You are right , I am trying hard to be a good girl today, so far not too bad, just having my mousse now!! got a stack of ironing to do so that will keep me busy!!!
  131. L

    FOOD DUMP !!!!

    My son has just made toast, i was upstairs but the smell still found me= 3!!! having a food pack instead!! Starving!!!!!!!!!!
  132. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    yes , ok weekends officially cancelled, saturday will now be known as double friday and sunday as double monday, so then we wont have to have bad ones!!! Starving today, going to blitz upstairs inorder to avoid the "F" word!!! Isobel, I can see how a chinese would do that to a girl.!!! lets...
  133. L

    Westiegirl: Restarted Day 1 Under my Belt!

    best of luck in your new job, seeing all thoses lovely things should keep you on the straight and narrow!!!
  134. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    well yestareday was a S**T day for me, started off ok went for lovely walk with husband and dog but on return despite being starving I decided to have a cooking session and make all my boys fav food!!! Mistake 1!! So off to the farm shop for eggs and a few veg, saw a almond tart ,half price and...
  135. L

    FOOD DUMP !!!!

    3/4 of a almond tart, 100+ , its gone in the bin!! I bought it for Harry and he didn't like it!!!????????????? that always causes me major stress when they dont like something I really really really want to eat!!! ( dont ask what happened to the other 1/4 , yesterday was a big disaster!!!)
  136. L

    FOOD DUMP !!!!

    I have an idea , every time there is a food item/meal/sweet etc that is temptimg you and you want to "not2 eat it then you can "dump" it on here !!! that food then is def "out of bounds" and is no longer allowed to give you anymore trouble!! If it does you can dump it again! not only will we...
  137. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    oooh what agreat bunch you are, well i did cave in a bit, in that I had an extra pack!!! So that wasnt too bad, I was never going to eat food but my CB was haveing a right old go, couldn't hear what she was saying though as it was drowned out by the noise of my tummy rumbling!!! I think I know...
  138. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    Really hungry and want some food, mad stuff like white cabbage and apples!!! I will not cave in, I always get a bit wobbly on day 7/8, also cos its x factor, i want to sit and eat yummy stuff whilst watching simon cowl!!!
  139. L

    Anyone been to Centerparcs?

    FUN, FUN,FUN, you will have a ball, we went for a weekend last jan with another family, we spent all our time in the pool on the rapids and it was ace. I cant tell you how great it was, we were like big kids all weekend.!!! hope you enjoy it!!!
  140. L

    .....

    OOOOHHH, made me cry too, what a powerful poem. very good and moving, tell her i give her maximum reputation points!!
  141. L

    A none mover at 11st 7lb!

    Nic , so sorry to hear about your miscarrage, I have had 2 myself and its a very hard thing to deal with. I had a terrible time conceiveing my first 2 ( hence 6 1/2 yr gap between the first 2!!) but now I have 3 lovely boys, 20, 13 and 10, so never give up. I never forget the pain though, like...
  142. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    11.12.8 1 day after starting!! 11.8.0 day 6. hi, hope all is well, I am truding along nicely and have even sat and watch my buddy eating her lunch today with no bother!!! would really like a lovely big fat dinner , but I would also love to not have a big fat arse!!! (and tummy!!) so I...
  143. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    well done issy and S, good girls!!! i do understand about starting miday, i thought about that too and it make ssense because your first day isnt so long then. Whatever works for you sweetie. feel thinner today, when I lie down my tummy is concave,ooooh lovely, just wish when I stand up it didnt...
  144. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    Hi S, i hope today has been a better day for you, you are doing the right thing, just keep on going, no beating up and you will get where you want to be. I know what you mean about why do you feel fat? i have been to college today and shiowed my friends the photos of me that I had done in...
  145. L

    I need a serious kick up the arse pls pls i need some help !!!

    well I have everything crossed for you,tell them we will send the boys round if they wont let you, you can SO do this, they have got to let you. sleep well. sweet dreams of slimness coming to a body near you very soon!!!
  146. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    well almost through day 3 , no sign of ketosis yet though!! I havent really felt hungry today but I looked longingly at the boys diner, especially Georges hallumi cheese.!!! still onwards and downwards, feel thinner already, off to snuggle up under duvet now and watch telly, although most...
  147. L

    I need a serious kick up the arse pls pls i need some help !!!

    Sorry for making the mistake that you were diabetic, I used to have the blood sugar highs and lows when I was over weight too so I know how that feels. have you thought of the GI diet, the results are not so quick but it would be a good way to balance out your blood sugars before going for...
  148. L

    I need a serious kick up the arse pls pls i need some help !!!

    well roch, I dont think you need a kick up the arse, but you do need a reality check, If you stick to the ssing 100% you will lose weight and fast, that is a reality, however from what I have read fron your previous post, you dont give up because your weak or anything like that but because of...
  149. L

    Word Association Thread

    snuff
  150. L

    help...I have hair loss...any advice

    Do not worry , this is very normal. when the body is on reduced rations and needs to conserve nutrients for vital organ ( hair isnt vital!!) . the hair will go into a resting stage, it will also not start to grow any new hairs, this is all normal, just as this happend during pregnancy and some...
  151. L

    Depressed - slow weight loss - help!!!

    I had weeks like that too, but in the end it averaged out, but I really wouldn't join the gym, this is not the time to start serious exercise. swimming and walking are good but anything that is to vigerous will slow your weight loss down. This happens time and time again. Toning and gentle...
  152. L

    Word Association Thread

    maker
  153. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    glad to hear you are "cooking with Gas"!!! thats what we want , I am too going strong and still full of determination. someones bringing cake to college tomorrow so good job CB B***H has slung her hook!!!! Back is sore this morning but as I have lots of college work to do, I will sit with a...
  154. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    HI S, of course we can buddy up, sounds good. Did you start yet?? I started on sunday , so day 3 for me today, just had my choc poridge 2 scoops of psyllium, 1 heaped tsp of choc shake, 3 sweeteners . tiny bit of orange water flavor and mix up with abvot 150mls boiling water, leave for 3...
  155. L

    Word Association Thread

    point
  156. L

    Do you remember?

    belle and sebastion, i wanted to call my first child sebastion but my hubby said no!!!
  157. L

    I'm a Celebrity - Get me OUTTA here!!

    LOVE IT , LOVE iT!!! cant wait, how sad and shallow am I???? OOOhhh hope David Guest get eaten slowly by a great big horrid bug!!!
  158. L

    Word Association Thread

    wings
  159. L

    Do you remember?

    no that must be an irish thing!!! do you remember White horses?? I can still sing the song!!!
  160. L

    Word Association Thread

    washing powder
  161. L

    Do you remember?

    oooh at last someone who remebers mint cracknel, thats spooky as when I saw this thread I immediatly thought of asking if anyone remembered it as no one I have ever asked had and I was begining to wonder if I had imagined it!! Do you remember The woodentops or bizzy lizzy, she had a magic...
  162. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    Have been really good today and so far so good, Have been to chiropractor and been twisted and jumped on , back does feel a little less tight , but apparently I have a twisted pelvis!! so that needs sorting!!! Also must stop crossing my legs!!! hopw are the rest of the SSers going???
  163. L

    Hope u all have a good week.

    Thanksroch you are a very special person and very kind and thoughful. ihope this week is a good one for you too.
  164. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    welcome on board Mandy, I have realised that quite a few of the people who are "coming out of the woodwork" and fessing up to finally having had enough of the games, are regular site users and most of us give support and advice to others , most less frequent users, anyway the point to all...
  165. L

    Word Association Thread

    hangover
  166. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    glad to have you on bored Isobel, I am bloody dertermined this time to actually stick to my guns, this is for me and no one else. I dont care how many people tell me I look fine, or wonderful, or slim or anything else, its about what I want for me and thats 10.7 lbs!!! and that is what I shall...
  167. L

    Westiegirl: Restarted Day 1 Under my Belt!

    Sarah, good luck with slimming world, I think if its combined with the paul Mackenna "stop when your full and only eat when your hungry" thing it will be a great way to maintain or lose. When I tried it a good few years ago, I went at it with the attitude that you ate as much as you could...
  168. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    Well bit of a slip but just put it behind you and keep going. I am def an all or nothing girl where SSing is concerned , there are no half measures for me as I would rather have no food and not risk the "well i will just have a little bit" syndrome, a little bit just doesn't do it for me and If...
  169. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    Cheb, really good to know I have you doing it with me, its weird how we all seem to be having the same struggles and great that we have this fab support network to help us out. so far today i have had 1 pack and 1 bar and so will have myself a mini feast later of 2 more packs !! yummy!! have...
  170. L

    Finish what we started, Pic n mix!!! Daniel made me do it!!!

    Well, this is it, today is the day when I am going to get down to it and finish what I started!!!! Long story short, I went to management 14lbs too soon and have never really got myself into the "I am a weight holder "zone instead of the "Oh my god i need to lose weight "zone!! , therefore I...
  171. L

    Westiegirl: Restarted Day 1 Under my Belt!

    Love the new hair sarah, i am considering doing the same as I also have fine hair now and it needs a bit of time to catch itself up really. You sound like your really sttling into your new life , thats great, also with your packs!! i am starting a month of SSing today to get well down before...
  172. L

    Steves Re-Loss Thread

    Well todays the day, off to "fat fighters " to refuel, so we will see. I do feel very determind and i have tried to mentally prepare myself , visulising my slimmer self in a months time. well done on getting your focus back, I have been like a loopy thing the last 2 weeks!!!
  173. L

    Storm - another photo

    Will you be breast feeding???
  174. L

    Word Association Thread

    mother
  175. L

    Steves Re-Loss Thread

    Hi steve just found your thread and Snap and snap and snap!!! I am starting SS for a month on sunday as I never did get to my "target" of 10.7, so I am reallly hoping I can do it, I am really determined and have a dreadful week where food is concerned and basically been in last supper mode...
  176. L

    OK am I actually bone idle ???

    NO, NO , NO, not the same at all, what about having to hoover up twice a day?? What about still finding the needles 4 months later??
  177. L

    not food but slightly naughty.....

    Used it all the way through LL and it was fab and yummy and kept me sane. no effect on weight loss!!!
  178. L

    Do water flavourings affect weight loss????

    I used all the way through and lost well every week so , not sure how things would have been if i hadn't used it, probably wouldn't have gone the distance as I HATE water!!
  179. L

    How stupid am I!!!!

    Its such a small amount I really dont think it will knock you out. Even if it did it would be for about 1hr, so dont worry. Our LLC told us that everytime we have a food pack/bar we go out of ketosis for a short time, but because it is such a small ammount of carb, it wont be enough to "refill...
  180. L

    For the man that has everything...

    Icemousse, you are one mad cookie, but we love you!!!
  181. L

    I'm a dehydrating freak....

    You cant suck me in that easily, thought you would trick me into looking at the web site above , i did look and then i resisted and was strong, but dont know how much longer I can resist, the thought of those lovely dried up little shrivell ed things , ooooohhhh!!!!!
  182. L

    Westiegirl: Restarted Day 1 Under my Belt!

    Hi sarah, didnt get chance to mention the SSing book to my LLc as we discussed lots of other things, howver i did tell het that on sunday the 12th of november I have decided to SS for a month to get nreare if not to, my goal of 10 7. I was 12 stone on sunday morning and not all pleased!!! I am...
  183. L

    I'm a dehydrating freak....

    OOOhHHHHHH!!!!!!! Please be aware of gadget addicts who also use this forum, I am fast running out of space in my kitchen and am having a extention built just to house my gadget habit, you make it sound soooo good and was really hoping to read that you had shoved it to the back of a cupboard and...
  184. L

    Hi i`m back again lol

    Oh Roch you did the right thing having an "unload" on here ,thats just what its for. You are doing your very best to get yourself well and thats a lot more than most people do, you should be proud of the fact that you never give up and keep on going, that WILL get you results. I am sorry you are...
  185. L

    Westiegirl: Restarted Day 1 Under my Belt!

    Thanks sarah , am off to fat fighters in 5 mins and am going to ask about it. Let you know how I get on.
  186. L

    Westiegirl: Restarted Day 1 Under my Belt!

    ooh, sarah, dont give up the SSing i need you as inspiration as i have a spell of it coming up before christmas, just waiting for Dom to get back from her ttravels and then I am probably going to have to SS for about 3 weeks to get back to where i was and then a few more lbs for good measure...
  187. L

    A male perspective...

    Hi and welcome, is that you on the photo, if it is, you are one gorgeous chappie, if it isnt , I am sure you are a gorgeous chappie too.!! look forward to hearing your progress , I am a LLer and love the programme. drink the water and you will be fine.
  188. L

    Has Anyone Tried Atkins Before?

    yes me , i gained 7lbs in two weeks!!!!????
  189. L

    Protective of food

    protective of food!!! Something has just occured to me that I haven't thought about before, I am very protective of "my"food , in as much as I have special yogurt for me ie, Shape or low fat yogurt and I get really cross if anyone eats it!! I buy loads of different stuff for the others to eat...
  190. L

    Beating myself up.........help please

    i can really empathises with you, i am also a healty size 12 and about 11.7lbs (having been 16.7lbs and a good 20/22). I feel good, I am told I look good ( sometimes I can see it) but I still feel fat!! I still see food as the enemy and have daily battles with it, some days I win, some I dont...
  191. L

    Laxatives??

    Girls yYou ladies may well benfit from psyllium husks. I did LL in jan -june and had choc waterfalls ( or fast poo as my kids called it when small!!) and then it changed to constipation, the laxitives just made me have a stomach ache and are really not an ideal long term solution, however...
  192. L

    Westiegirl: Restarted Day 1 Under my Belt!

    hey sarah, it was a blip, move on , you are doing really well, an inspiration to us all!! well done for keeping going , as we all know after the forst go at SSing , each next time is harder so you are doing fantastically well, wish i could get back to it, Adult has desserted me at the moment!!!
  193. L

    Chicken neck.

    I had a turkey neck when I had about a stone to go but by the time i had finished it had gone again, dont worry , I'm nearly 42 so you have a few years on me too!!!
  194. L

    Skinny Minnnies and Natural Fat Girls?

    YEAH!! Right!!!, and the band played "believe it if you like!!!!" Who says thats how much they weigh??? Did some one run after them with a pair of scales and weigh them all? were they the same set of scales? at the same time of day? naked? after a pee? What a load of bull, we all know...
  195. L

    Al yankovic - The Vagina Song!

    Whats the tune,? who knows a christmas number 1!!!
  196. L

    Strangest Binge Ever!

    oooohhhh, bet your in the toilet now!!! It isd a strange one but when I first saw the thread I wondered if it would be soap or maybe a dogs leg!!!
  197. L

    Hubby has just left......

    "To thine own self be true!!!" and thats exactly what your doing, well done and I am sure if you stick to your own gut feelings and follow them ,the future will be good for you, in whatever shape that takes. be strong, life is not a rehearsal and we only get one go at it so make it count!!!
  198. L

    o/t. assult

    feel really sorry for you and your son, something like this really brings out the lioness is us mothers and I can understand you both feel wronged. my eldest son was viciously attacked for no reason other than he was wearing a grammar school uniform and waiting for his bus home (he never went...
  199. L

    Storm - another photo

    What breed is she?? looks so cute!!
  200. L

    Word Association Thread

    boring
  201. L

    What is wrong with me!

    There isnt anything wrong with except one thing and that is that you are a HUMAN!!! we make mistakes, we eat when we dont need to, we beat ourselves up about it, we always say"I Will do it tomorrow", we secret eat, we starve ourseleves, we believe life will better if were slimmer, sound...
  202. L

    Not allowed to SS any more

    Hi jazzy What you are describing sounds very much like my Vertigo, I have has it on and off like that for years. I also suffer from lowish blood presure and always get a headspin if I stand up too fast , I dont take any medication for it although I have been given a few things in the past...
  203. L

    Westiegirl: Restarted Day 1 Under my Belt!

    Hi sarah, so gald all went well for you at the wedding and you had a good holiday. The photos are great and you look fantastic, you should be so proud, get one up as your avatar!! well done for SSing for 8 days thats great and obviously you now know that all that stress you had pre wedding...
  204. L

    Conventional woman i am not,but i will find a weight loss plan that suits my needs !!

    Good luck roch, i say" dont knock it til youve tried it" and if it works for you then bloody well done. you go for it!!!
  205. L

    Psyllium Husks - nice poo! :D

    wont affect weight loss at all as it isnt absorbed by the body, might make you feel a little bloated and windy for a couple of days though but it will pass!!
  206. L

    Can't stop eating!!

    Thanks mini will give that a good go, as i keep getting today 3/4 and giving up!!
  207. L

    Weightloss and night sweats!!

    glad its not just me then, am off to get black cohosh today as had another sweaty night last night, its yeuch!!! doctor seems to thinki ts not menopause as i am only 41 and sweats arent all the time and never in the day time!! but if it doesnt inprone i will ask for blood tests to confirm...
  208. L

    Weightloss and night sweats!!

    BumP, anyone got any words of wisdom??
  209. L

    Can't stop eating!!

    tash, are you my twin?? i am just the same at the moment, i did 4 days on SS last week and lost about 9 lbs!! but then yesterday as we people for dinner i had plannned to eat so did and had 2 glasses of wine (never drink as it doesnt really agree with me!!) and today i am STARVING and keep...
  210. L

    Need to lose 19 stone, and starting Lipotrim tomorrow

    WOW Pam , thats amazimg well done , you are really doing well. So glad you are already feeling the benifts and that can only get better.
  211. L

    Protective of food

    Hi Nicole , how you doing? I have had a weird week, Monday .... Out on a jolly with my college buddies to a complimentary medicine show, on goes my Holiday head and ate the following, One bowel of porridge with yogurt and a nectarine! One large danish pastry with a large cappucino. several...
  212. L

    Weightloss and night sweats!!

    Was just wondering if anyone else has been suffering with night sweats after weightloss? I have lost 5 1/2 stone with LL and started management at the end of may. since aboput mid july i have been suffering from really bad night sweats, i wake up soaking wet with my clothes (if i am wearing...
  213. L

    Healthy pasta!

    Is It a fitness DVD??? just wondering as a CDC I know said that CD were brining one out soon??
  214. L

    NEW: Story Thread

    but its magic, so i will........
  215. L

    Bananas!

    Also if you peel and wrap in foli and pop in the freezer , they make lovely lollies and taste really creamy and indulgent. a good way to "save" bananas that are just a bit too soft for the fussy kids!!!
  216. L

    This lady wont give up trying to loose weight i will eventually sucseed thats 4 sure

    All the best Roch, i am sure you will do well at this, there is more than one way to skin a cat!! Check out the Gi thread too as there may be some good stuff on there to helpyou. x
  217. L

    Psyllium Husks - nice poo! :D

    well i used it on LL no problems and infact made life heaps easier as I got rid of my piles and didnt have constipation anymore!!! It is not absorbed by thebody so does not affect your weight loss!! Moderator Join Date: 20th August, 2006 Location: lincolnshire Posts: 221 Rep Power: 4...
  218. L

    NEW: Story Thread

    cos its yummy!!
  219. L

    Word Association Thread

    wig?
  220. L

    Got my CambridgeUSA Stuff......

    Good luck cait, love to hear how its going for you.
  221. L

    Word Association Thread

    illusion
  222. L

    Word Association Thread

    legs
  223. L

    Word Association Thread

    lifes
  224. L

    Protective of food

    very grumpy as just typed out a really long "deep" explanation of my current "Critical parent/rebelious child" thing thats been going on and something happened to the pc so I lost it all nicole, i will do it again when i get a chance, Blast and other such exspletives!!!!
  225. L

    Christmas Cookery and Baking Recipes

    As A girl who can eat a whole christmas cake to herself in about 4 days!!! (i could do it in a day but have to show a little restraint!!!) i had a few years where i just didnt make one at all which was a bit miserable really, so i hit on a good idea!!! I bought from asda 4 of their own...
  226. L

    Word Association Thread

    jobsworth!!
  227. L

    Why men should not Babysit

    well thats one way of looking at it Brad!!!
  228. L

    I have been invited to lunch in U2's hotel.........

    Good decision, bet you feel great!! well done
  229. L

    Why men should not Babysit

    How funny!!!!! I came back once to find my Husband out in the Garden cutting the lawn and my 4 and 2 yr old in the kichen "Tossing" sherbert in the air from large bowls?????? As I cleaned them, the entire kitchen and then the rest of the devastated house I reflected quietly under my breath...
  230. L

    Day 5 on SS

    What out for senna, i dont think its the right choice because it may be too severe, try dolcolax pearls, these are recommended on LL and dont affect ketosis. long term i would get some Psyllium Husk from the health food shop, these keep eveything moving in a natural gentle way, the bowel...
  231. L

    Fed up

    Well done bellybee, bet you feel a million dollars this morning.
  232. L

    May I join you?

    Hi and welcome, all dieters are welcome here and you will find loads of people doing the SW diet plans. i am a LL myself on management, I did try SW a few years ago but as I am not good with portion control ,the free food was an open invitation to stuff my fat chops all day long!!! if you...
  233. L

    Need to lose 19 stone, and starting Lipotrim tomorrow

    HI pam, hope its going well for you, you sound as though your in the swing now !!! Onwards and downwards!!! by the way this is my 200th post so I am celebrating by sending you extra positive vibes which you may use if you ever have a wobbly moment ( but Im guessing you wont need them!!!)
  234. L

    Recommendations??

    Gi is a really healthy way for the who;le family to eat and in Rick gallops book he does explain the difference btween using it for weightloss and just eating well, so is very easy to addapt to suit all the family especially growing children. My Family have been fed this way for the past 2/3...
  235. L

    FANFLIPPINTASTIC

    well done whirlwind, thats a great acheivment, brilliant , keep going!!
  236. L

    Before & After Photo Thread of Inspiration!!! Post Your photos here!

    truely amazing, what a difference .!!!!
  237. L

    To try or not to Try....

    1 mans meat etc!! just give them a try but do expect a bit of a gurgling tummy the first time!!
  238. L

    I feel ill

    Glad its not as bad as it was. do really recommend the psyllium for SSers as it really keeps the bowels nice and healthy. have a restful weekend and put your feet up if you get the chance!
  239. L

    Protective of food

    Hi nicole, that is fasinating stuff, i really love psychology, its so interesting ,un raveling the mind. i think you have got it spot on, i am stuck at oral gratification. i have amopther who was/is compleatly obsessed with hosework/tidyness/hygeine etc to the point that i think when we were...
  240. L

    I feel ill

    How you doing, hope the pain has gone and you are feeling better.
  241. L

    I feel ill

    get yourself some psyllium husks, they will stop any constipation problems and keep everything moving along nicely!!
  242. L

    I feel ill

    If it doesnt improve i would seek medical attention, have you tried a bath and a hot water bottle? have you ever had this before? maybe give nhs direct a call or your local gp service, hope you get some relief soon.
  243. L

    Halloween!!!

    Slutty fairy???
  244. L

    Word Association Thread

    stain
  245. L

    Rollerblades.....

    Are you nuts???!!! mind you have heard its really good for the buttocks, thats when all the bruising fades!!!
  246. L

    What kind of tree are you?

    hornbeam???
  247. L

    help

    Moral of story......... take bar out with you!!! lots of water and put it behind you, you will be fine.
  248. L

    How much 'media' coverage do you do if Slimmer of the Year?

    hey shout it from the roof tops, what an acheivement, I am sure anyone who cares for you would be so proud and those that dont, well who cares what they think!!!!
  249. L

    Word Association Thread

    park
Back
Top