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☺️ thank you! I find it useful writing it too. Been another busy week at the chalkface! Had an interview today and have managed to secure a job for next year. Really pleased! 2lb off this week. More good news! Although the big trip to the big apple leaves tomorrow. I'm not planning to go mad...

I bought one in boots last weekend whilst starving! It was £2.30 or similar but it was that or cake! I then went over to superdrug and passed the same bars reduced to 10p as they only had a week left in date. Was tempted to take to boots offering back... But I'd already eaten it! Not much help...

Totally forgot to weigh in last week! Oops. Have been really busy with work (it's exam season after all). Had my weigh in Wednesday today and am 4 lb down from 2 weeks ago. Ive been really really good so am a little down its not more.... And I feel 'fat' today (I know I am fat but I've felt...

Good morning all :-) it's weigh in Wednesday again! This week has flown by and I am 3lb down. Great news. I am so close to 3st now! Still a loooooonnng way to go but going in the right direction. Dinner of of the week was a pulled pork in lettuce wraps with cabbage coleslaw. I also made...

Not posted for a while but I am still here! 2 weeks hol then a really busy time at work. STS for a couple of weeks (not had on hol) but 2lb down this week. Hope everyone is well. P xx

Good morning :-) 3lb off this week. Very happy especially as I'm about to go on holiday for 2 weeks so who knows what will happen! I'm not planning on going mad but there will def be some alcohol involved. Meal of the week was pork belly slices roasted in some spices and served with salad...

Well done! I bet that is a boost. Sorry to hear about work :-( I'm also being made redundant this year (tho not until July) it's a stressful time. Good luck with the job hunt x

:-) sure you will do it! Buffalo chicken sounds good... How do you make that? I'm having a go at pork belly slices tonight. P x

Welcome back :-) and best wishes x

Thank you :-) another 1lb off this week which is great. I've not had an increase or sts yet. What worries me is with just a 1lb a week loss am I going to be able to increase carbs in OWL? I'm only eating induction friendly food atm (from the DANDR book) but would like to think I can have some...

Quick update this week as I'm running late. Just over 1lb off today. Looked like it would be more earlier in the week but I think I'm retaining water! Still... I've lost 2st now (since January) so am still smiling. P x

Good morning:-) hope everyone is having a good week. The difference a bit of sunlight makes is amazing! I love coming home from work whilst it's still light. Well it's weigh in Wednesday.... 5lb off this week. Delighted with this although it's not too surprising after two slow weeks at my...

Thank you both :-) it's nice to know we can do social things and it not be a disaster! X

Well it's been two weeks since last weigh in.... We have been at my dads house and have done our very best to stay on plan but there were lots of events we couldn't control! My dad ordering pizza for dinner for example, or a birthday party with only sandwiches! I have just weighed in and have...

That sounds yummy. It's weigh in Wednesday and 2lb off today. Pleased again. Staying with family all of next week and I know it's going to be difficult. We will just do the best we can but there are certain events we can't avoid where there will be no options... My dads birthday paella party for...

That sounds good. I love goats cheese. I made some flax crackers yesterday to try and get some more use out of the excruciatingly expensive bag of flax meal from h&b. They look good and are def crunchy although slightly bitter. I worked out that 3 crackers is roughly the same flax as 1/2 a mim...

Been a busy few days again. But all on track so far. Thursday: B - 1/2 mim (although I didn't eat it really...tasted awful I just can't get on with Splenda...going to try some savoury ideas) L - ham and cheese D - lamb kofta with cauli cous cous olive feta and mint Friday: B - cheese L -...

It was risky as nuts are my weakness! However I've had about a dinner knife full (standard unit of measurement) on half a mim a couple of times and all is well. It feels like a treat too. I think if it was loose nuts it may be a different story! Its weigh in Wednesday... 5lb off this week. Bit...

Quick update for my own record really... B - a random selection of crispy bacon, half an avocado and some boiled egg with some Mayo and paprika. Yes odd but quite nice! L - half a mim toasted with peanut butter and a coffee D - roast beef, cauli cheese and green veg. House clean, marking...

Quick Saturday morning update... Good day yesterday. Lots done at work. Had cheese for breakfast with half an avocado. Lunch was ham salad. Dinner was chinese... I had roast pork with steamed veg and some egg fu yung. Was really good! Breakfast was left overs from last night. Planning on...

Thanks :). Dinner never happened in the end so I stayed at home with a really poorly husband and had steak and broccoli. Hoping he will be well enough to take me out tonight! Feeling really good atm. Finding work easier, less tired sleeping well (but waking up too early!) I do need to fit in...

Good morning hope everyone is well today. Yesterday was was fine diet wise but a long day of paperwork. I would have liked to be on my feet a bit more. breakfast was cheese, roast beef salad for lunch and dinner was chicken salad. Another long day day ahead but hopefully a more active...

Thank you :) I've not been off plan once yet but I'm normally ready on Monday morning with cheese, salami, eggs etc. this one took me by surprise! Yesterday a better day work wise. Had cheese for breakfast, roast beef for lunch and lamb chops with veg for dinner. 2 mini salamis as a snack...

Oh what a frustrating day! I love my job but sometimes it drives me to distraction! Not it had much time for food today. Now tired and grumpy and still working in my pajamas! Breakfast was a cheese stick and dinner was cod with green veg and homemade tartre sauce. Hoping tomorrow row runs...

Shattered this evening! Been working all day :-( we also walked to supermarket for the weeks shop. Going to try and eat a little simpler this week. Today we had: b - bacon and scrambled egg l - the chicken soup I made yesterday d - roast pork, cauli cheese and spinach thats all for now! P x

:clap: Well done. Bet that's a good feeling!

Evening all, It's been a funny couple of days. Still suffering with a tummy ache but it's better than it was. Good day at work yesterday then a quite relaxing day today. OH at work tonight so Ive been busy cleaning and doing some cooking. Yesterday was was a pretty standard day with salad for...

Thanks we both love cooking. Yesterday didn't work out quite as planned. Had a tummy ache all day so didn't eat until the evening. Koftas and cous cous worth the wait tho. Today's menu: B - cheese L - sliced beef and salad D - chicken stuffed with blue cheese, kale and baked aubergine W -...

Thanx ☺️ Will give anything a go really! 2lb off this week. That's 11 in two weeks. Does this sound normal? I'm pleased :) but would like to see some bigger numbers again! Planned menu: B - 1/2 mim L - roast beef salad D - lamb kofta with veg and cauli couscous (with feta, olives, cucumber...

Me again... long day today! Work busy but nice. B - mim L - ham salad D - sea bass with ginger, spring onion & chilli, spinach, leeks and broccol. W - loads! weigh in tomorrow but not expecting great things this week. p x

Thanks Katie. He has a lot less to lose and is already annoying me by looking slim and handsome! I'm a bit down today. Had a mim for last three days for breakfast but concerned it has taken me out of ketosis. I've been really good with everything else... Mim is the only thing that changed but...

thanks for the reply. It is so much easier with him on board. This morning was filled with ironing etc then we went for a walk in a local nature reserve. Only 2k as it is freeeeezing! Then off to the supermarket for the week ahead. menu today: B - mim L - salad with chicken drumsticks D -...

Hi all, Not been on here for a long time... About 4 years actually! In that time a lot has happened and I've been under a massive amount of pressure. I have gained an extra 11lb too (less than I thought but it's all on my belly). This year things have to change.... There will be lots of...

Mad few days but have behaved myself :-) B - Leftover cheeseburger pie L - Chicken and cheese D - rest of cheeseburger pie with salad & 150g celeriac chips 5lb off this first week

B - none (had to tutor early today) L - mattesons & courgette omlette D - Chicken/bacon with kale & leek I think x

B - scrambled eggs & salmon L- Chicken drumsticks & salad D - Rib eye steak, pepper sauce & spinach S - sf jelly Is day 7 and not much going on so far :-(

evenin all yesterday: b - prawns with mayo l - ham & cheese d - chicken stuffed with blue cheese wrapped in bacon & brocc/cauli today: b - smoked salmon l - chicken & salad d - smoked haddock cooked in cream, mustard & black pepper with spinach

oh its been a while... B - cheese and smoked salmon S- salami L - left over chicken and leek bake from yesterday D - salmon filet with watercress sauce and buttered cabbage W - lots Only 2 days in...

Hello all B - slice of cheese and slice of chicken L - Prawn salad with lime & dill mayo D - steak au poivre with roasted fennel Got to lose some weight this week! Wedding dress fitting is next week

Hey all After losing 7lb in my first week Ive stayed exactly the same for the last 2 weeks - im def in ketosis and am weighing all my salad and veg!! Im sure however that Ive lost weight somewhere!!! I spent all day yesterday holding up my trousers in work (not easy whilst teaching) 2weeks...

B - some sliced chorizo L - Ham salad D - Fish pie in oven (cod, salmon & smoked haddock in sauce made with 90ml cream and handfull of grated cheese, topped with mashed cauliflower and a bit more cheese) XX

Hello all, Ill today so a real struggle but need to keep proteins up hey! B - smoked salmon S - cube of cheese and packet of pub pork crunchies (0.3g carbs, trace sugar in the crunchies - fab as they are more aerated than other pork scratchings ive had so taste more like a puffed corn crisp)...

Yesterday: B - 2 black farmer sausage & scrambled egg L - Prawn salad with mayo D - chicken tika & spinach with salad Plus 1 decaf coffee with cream & 1 pepermint tea. Today: B - (pre-gym) smoked salmon (post-gym) asparagus, parma ham and 2 boiled eggs. L - chicken salad D - steak...

B - bacon & egg L - Chicken & chorizo salad D - 3black farmer sausages with cabbage 1 decaf coffee with cream today

B - 2 salmon and egg breakfast bites L - Chicken salad D - left over chicken, bacon and leek bake with broccoli Smell like a pear drop so def in ketosis now!

Hey all - newbie here B - smoked salmon L - chicken and chorizo salad D - chicken, bacon and leek bake topped with cheese, and some broccoli Not made it into ketosis yet - gutted as Ive been trying so hard :(