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  1. JoanneM

    Been a while...

    Here's hoping!
  2. JoanneM

    Been a while...

    Exactly 2 months in as of today and I'm 16.5lbs down. Hoping to lose another 8.5lbs by the 3 month mark which would take me below 20 stone again. Fingers crossed.
  3. JoanneM

    Been a while...

    This week's picture comparison. Actually can't believe the difference in my neck. Think that's were all the weight I've lost has gone from.
  4. JoanneM

    Been a while...

    I haven't really taken measurements other than my waist which hasn't changed, keep forgetting. Wish my trousers were hanging off me lol.
  5. JoanneM

    Been a while...

    Thanks Manxy. I'm going at this from a different viewpoint this time and not worrying about how much weight I'm losing in a set amount of time so not going to join any challenges. For the first time in my life I'm not breaking my neck to lose weight, I know it's going to take a long time, at...
  6. JoanneM

    Been a while...

    ...but I see a couple of familiar faces here. Started again at my heaviest ever on 23 September this year. According to the scales I'm 13lbs down as of this morning but it's been very slow and laborious. This picture has definitely motivated me tonight though. The first one was taken tonight...
  7. JoanneM

    Here I go again!

    Cant stop eating today for some reason. All legal stuff although for the first time ive been craving something sweet so i must admit im drinking pepsi max which isnt something i would normally ever drink. Being a good girl this weekend and not having alcohol until my day out on monday. Ill get...
  8. JoanneM

    Here I go again!

    It's actually starting to worry me how easy Im finding this just now. Im having no cravings whatsoever and not having any problem at all sticking to the diet. My only problem is my social life. Dating a guy who is constantly trying to feed you is hard work, lol - especially when he keeps...
  9. JoanneM

    Before, During and After!

    Seems a distant memory now lol. What I wouldnt give to be that weight again!
  10. JoanneM

    Bring it on.....

    Nice to 'see' you again Cookie. Youre not the only one back on the forum although Ive gone back to Atkins since I put all the weight plus some back on really quickly after Exante. Good luck and well done on your first day honking!
  11. JoanneM

    Coffeelovers Under 10lbs To Go

    Im definitely impressed Lisa!
  12. JoanneM

    Atkins: The Diet I Never Thought I'd Try

    To be honest Im not sure how it would work coz obviously you would be eating low fat options on your low calorie days and low carbing really needs fat to be effective in my opinion. That said there would be no harm in trying it for a week or two.
  13. JoanneM

    Here I go again!

    Definitely still in ketosis anyway, my mouth tastes disgusting lol. Definitely the drawback to it.
  14. JoanneM

    Here I go again!

    Had a vodka, lemonade and blackcurrant on monday and a baileys yesterday. As usual tho there wasnt much food involved so its all good.
  15. JoanneM

    Here I go again!

    I turned down a chinese yesterday and didnt go to the pub although i did have a bottle of wine. Other than that things are going great. Food has all been legal and im just under another lb down.
  16. JoanneM

    Vics diary

    Sounds like a good week Vicky. Enjoy!
  17. JoanneM

    Coffeelovers Under 10lbs To Go

    Ive been far too busy for exercise these days so well done for keeping it up. Couldnt do sober october. Im too much of an alcoholic lol. Im impressed Lisa.
  18. JoanneM

    Going the distance............here we go again

    Fab toots!
  19. JoanneM

    Here I go again!

    We went to a different italian and i ended up having steak and salad and refused desert. I then refused an ice cream cone and later again refused a crepe. How good am I? And we did go to school together - we were even in the same class lol.
  20. JoanneM

    Here I go again!

    Ok, we're going to an Italian for lunch. Ive just had a look at the menu and suffice to say Im going to have to eat pasta. There just isnt another option I can pronounce lol.
  21. JoanneM

    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Glad to hear she's feeling better Jim. Must be a weight off your mind.
  22. JoanneM

    Here I go again!

    Was a horrible day yesterday, I was definitely glad when it was over. I didnt think of working it off. Thats always an option, lol. Things are going amazingly well with this guy, maybe a bit too well. We're texting constantly and were on the phone for about 45 minutes last night so we shall...
  23. JoanneM

    Here I go again!

    Another 10 hour shift today so no opportunity to cheat at all which is good. I must admit though im worried about what im going to eat tomorrow. I have no idea where were going so dont know what the menu options will be. Just have to keep my fingers crossed theres some kind of atkins friendly...
  24. JoanneM

    Here I go again!

    I can pick my times to start dating an italian guy. He wants to cook me pasta sometime. How do I get out of that one?
  25. JoanneM

    Here I go again!

    1lb down today which im happy with after the weekend i had.
  26. JoanneM

    Here I go again!

    *Touch wood* but Im not struggling with this in the slightest just now. Im hoping i stay in this frame of mind coz i havent been craving anything at all. I suppose it helps that ive been so busy recently that i dont have time to think about food.
  27. JoanneM

    Here I go again!

    One of them is a definite no. Ive spent over 2 hours texting the other one today though and hes taking me out to lunch on Friday. The only problem is im also currently dating 3 other guys. Dont know how im going to fit another one in lol.
  28. JoanneM

    Here I go again!

    Alcohol has featured very heavily in my diet this weekend. On the plus side there has been very little food although i did eat 2 slices of pizza yesterday. Not worried about it though coz i know ill get there eventually. And the fact i was asked out by 2 different guys yesterday was a bit of an...
  29. JoanneM

    Going the distance............here we go again

    Im great thanks Toots. Put all the weight plus some back on but im plodding along again.
  30. JoanneM

    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Fingers crossed Jim.
  31. JoanneM

    Here I go again!

    I do sometimes suffer from indigestion - never to the stage Ive thrown up before though. And its never happened before when Ive been on Atkins. Probably nothing, was just incredibly annoying when I could have had another hour in bed. Very true although you would think by the age of 49 they...
  32. JoanneM

    Going the distance............here we go again

    :wavey: Long time no 'see' Toots!
  33. JoanneM

    Vics diary

    :wavey: Fancy seeing you guys here! Hope you had a fab birthday Vicky!
  34. JoanneM

    Here I go again!

    Woke up at 5.45 this morning, went to turn over and vomited a load of bile with absolutely no warning. The worst part of it was the intense burning left in my thoat. No matter how much water I drink it just wouldnt subside. I ended up having to drink some milk and end some mints to get rid of...
  35. JoanneM

    Jim's lazy Atkins diary

    Hope they find out whats going on soon Jim. Although my aunt is having the same problem. Shes reached the stage that shes scared to walk anywhere unless im there for her to hold on to.
  36. JoanneM

    Here I go again!

    Not lost anything this week but i was asked yesterday by someone who hasnt seen me in a few weeks if ive lost weight so something is working. Sent from my SM-G800F using MiniMins.com mobile app
  37. JoanneM

    Here I go again!

    Thanks CL. Been another good day and Im working until 7 tonight so no opportunity for cheating which is always a good thing, lol. Once again its going to be an alcohol filled weekend. I swear if it wasnt for alcohol Id have no problems losing weight whatsoever. Im off work tomorrow so...
  38. JoanneM

    Here I go again!

    Another good day today. For some reason Im doing amazingly well just now *touch wood*. Long may it continue! :) Sent from my SM-G800F using MiniMins.com mobile app
  39. JoanneM

    Here I go again!

    Had a few shots the past couple of days when Ive been out which isnt great but could have been much worse. Good day so far today and on the whole Im feeling pretty positive. Im even managing to stay off the scales which is amazing for me! Sent from my SM-G800F using MiniMins.com mobile app
  40. JoanneM

    Here I go again!

    DD actually said she could see Ive lost weight earlier. I must admit that before that Id been contemplating a visit to tesco for alcohol but after that I decided not to bother so Im sitting here watching back to back episodes of last years biggest loser for inspiration. Sent from my SM-G800F...
  41. JoanneM

    Here I go again!

    Once again Ive decided to go down the atkins route. For those of you who know me you'll know I lost around 8 stone a few years ago with atkins and exante but needless to say it all went back on plus some with me topping the scales at 303lbs a couple of years ago. Ive managed to get down to...
  42. JoanneM

    Monday weigh in

    Fab Scooter! Ur doing amazingly!
  43. JoanneM

    Monday weigh in

    1 on tonight. Not unexpected though. Well done on everyone's losses.
  44. JoanneM

    Monday weigh in

    Im expecting a gain this week. Been really good food wise but had a day of cocktails yesterday.
  45. JoanneM

    Monday weigh in

    Well done everyone. 2.5 off for me and my stone award. Sent from my GT-I8190 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  46. JoanneM

    Monday weigh in

    Well done all. I lost a 1/2 this week which I am mildly gutted at coz Ive been really good. At least its something though so I cant complain. Only 1lb to go for my stone. Sent from my GT-I8190 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  47. JoanneM

    Those three magic words....how long until you heard them?

    When I lost all my weight previously it took 4 stone before anyone commented. I think people are scared to comment incase there is a reason youre losing weight which isnt good. Sent from my GT-I8190 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  48. JoanneM

    Monday weigh in

    2.5 off for me this week. Sent from my GT-I8190 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  49. JoanneM

    Monday weigh in

    Fab news! Sent from my GT-I8190 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  50. JoanneM

    Monday weigh in

    3lbs off for me this week.
  51. JoanneM

    Monday weigh in

    1 1/2 off for me this week. Could have been worse.
  52. JoanneM

    Monday weigh in

    It was my first wi so we'll see what next week brings. Sent from my GT-I8190 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  53. JoanneM

    Monday weigh in

    5 1/2lbs off for me this week. :) Sent from my GT-I8190 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  54. JoanneM

    Extra Easy Havent stopped eating!

    Having spent the last fww years on one diet or another (most recently exante working solution which involves 3 packs and a 400 calorie meal) I feel as though ive done nothing but eat since starting. Everything im eating is on plan and im under on my syns but I really cant see how I can...
  55. JoanneM

    Extra Easy Alpen light bars

    Thanks all. Jo Sent from my GT-I8190 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  56. JoanneM

    Extra Easy Alpen light bars

    That makes sense. Thank you! Jo
  57. JoanneM

    Extra Easy Alpen light bars

    Hi. I joined last night and Ive just been looking through my book and am confused with the healthy extras. 2 of the choices say alpen light bars but there is the choice of 1 bar or 2 bars and it doesn't go into specifics of which ones are which. Any ideas? Jo
  58. JoanneM

    Thinking of starting

    Thanks guys. Just need to sort out a class now.
  59. JoanneM

    Thinking of starting

    Thanks Katie. Ive come to the conclusion that it isn't a race to get the weight off so sw is the way to go. Jo
  60. JoanneM

    Thinking of starting

    Hi all. After losing over 8 stones a couple of years ago and putting it all back on plus some for luck ive been doing exante working solution for the past few weeks. I haven't been struggling with it at all but am considering switching to sw in the next few weeks because ds could stand to lose...
  61. JoanneM

    Back again!

    Well it seems splitting up with my other half agrees with me. This week im down to 284 giving me a total loss of 20.3lbs in less than 6 weeks. Absolutely delighted with this especially as I'm still not particularly struggling with the diet. Funny how when youre in the right frame of mind you...
  62. JoanneM

    Back again!

    Thanks guys. :)
  63. JoanneM

    Back again!

    I decided to try zero noodles last Sunday. They weren't actually too bad but I woke up during the night feeling really ill and stayed that way for two days. So I wont be trying them again. Anyway because i was ill I decided not to weigh on monday. So have now made the decision to weigh on...
  64. JoanneM

    Back again!

    Thanks Lynne. A sneaky weigh in this morning has me at 12lbs down. Only 2lbs to go for my first stone and only 4oz to get back to where I started last time.
  65. JoanneM

    Back again!

    Fab clio. Definitely makes it worth while.
  66. JoanneM

    Back again!

    Lost 3.1lbs this morning giving me a total loss of 8.9lbs in two weeks. Im happy with that. :D
  67. JoanneM

    Susie and Orbit's daily dribble

    *waves*
  68. JoanneM

    Back again!

    You can do it. Just hang on in there.
  69. JoanneM

    Back again!

    Only about 6 months. I used to really struggle with making dinners. The kids lived on oven food for at least 2 months until I could cope with proper cooking again but you get used to it. Jo
  70. JoanneM

    Back again!

    Hi Clio. I did TS a couple of years ago and lost loads about 6 stones on it. Its definitely not the easiest diet in the world but the results mean it is definitely worth it. I came off exante for the Christmas and that was it for me - I just couldn't get back into it at all and struggled for...
  71. JoanneM

    Back again!

    Thanks Lynne. Im feeling pretty good about the whole dieting thing again - feels as though im finally back in the right mind set to lose weight again. And hopefully ill even remember to weigh myself tomorrow. Had a lovely day out yesterday for dds birthday. Cant believe she is 15 already...
  72. JoanneM

    Back again!

    Thanks Marge!
  73. JoanneM

    Back again!

    Well I finally weighed myself today and, even though I shouldn't, I can't help but feel mildly disappointed. In 9 days ive lost 6.8lbs. At least its going in the right direction though and I am finding ws easy to stick to so I can't really complain.
  74. JoanneM

    Back again!

    Thats true Marge. Unbelievably I forgot to weigh myself again this morning. Dont know if I could deliberately not weigh though. Might be worth a try mind you. Thanks for the welcome guys.
  75. JoanneM

    Back again!

    Thanks guys. I wont say its good to be back coz I wish I didn't have to be. Unbelievably I forgot to wiegh myself this morning. On the plus side this means im no longer ruled by daily fluctuations on the scales which can only be a good thing.
  76. JoanneM

    Back again!

    Well after getting so close to where I wanted to be I have now put all my weight back on plus some. I decided against doing total solution again after the struggle I had getting back into it last time so am now doing working solution. I started on Monday at 21'5 and so far so good. This...
  77. JoanneM

    JoanneM's Diary - over 8 stone gone!

    Its looking like Im going to be too poor to buy another months supply so I have 9 days worth left and am defecting to Atkins again for a couple of weeks at least until I can afford it again. So if I manage to get to 14 stones in that 9 days Ill be happy. Thats only 3lbs to go so shouldnt be...
  78. JoanneM

    JoanneM's Diary - over 8 stone gone!

    There has to be easier ways to lose weight. Generally I'm managing fine on Exante this time round but for some reason I keep fantasising about food. Anyway confession time - I had a forkfull of beef curry last night. Not the end of the world but I am quite annoyed with myself about it. Still...
  79. JoanneM

    JoanneM's Diary - over 8 stone gone!

    Well had a tough one last night but got through it without eating anything and the result is a 5.2lb loss this week making a total of 15.2lbs in 2 weeks. ;D
  80. JoanneM

    JoanneM's Diary - over 8 stone gone!

    Day 10 and so far so good. Its safe to say I am finally back in the right place to lose this weight. I've resisted chinese, indian and chippy already this week while the family eat them around me so feeling pretty good about it. I must admit though that the thought of lasting another 3 months is...
  81. JoanneM

    JoanneM's Diary - over 8 stone gone!

    Thanks Katie. Well the end of week one and I am delighted to report a loss of 9.9lbs which is my highest ever loss on Exante. So here goes with week 2.
  82. JoanneM

    JoanneM's Diary - over 8 stone gone!

    Thanks guys. Its good to be back even though I don't have time right now to read anyone elses diaries. Hopefully work wil calm down soon though. On to day 4 today and so far so good. I think I'm finally back in the right place to lose the rest of this weight. Fingers crossed anyway.
  83. JoanneM

    JoanneM's Diary - over 8 stone gone!

    Thanks guys. To be honest I'm not particularly worried about the gain. I know if I stick to Exante ill pretty much be rid of it by Christmas. Anyway day one over and done with and it wasn't too difficult. Helped by the fact I was working all day mind you but I'm working all day today and...
  84. JoanneM

    JoanneM's Diary - over 8 stone gone!

    Hello all. Been off diet for a long time but after almost a 3 stone gain I am back on Exante until at least Christmas so thought I'd pop in. Wish me luck!
  85. JoanneM

    x Nee x - Operation Princess - Get into the 15's by end of September!!!

    I'm with you too Nee (from tomorrow, lol). I've gone completely to pot recently and need to get back on track before I regain all the weight I've lost.
  86. JoanneM

    Susie and Orbit's daily dribble

    Sounds good Susie. Fingers crossed.
  87. JoanneM

    Kat1e's Diary - 7 years low carb - still learning!

    Good luck today Katie and well done on another fab loss!
  88. JoanneM

    Susie and Orbit's daily dribble

    Have fun Susie. And I'm totally with you on nosing round other peoples house. I love it!
  89. JoanneM

    Vic Vodkas dieting rollercoaster - back to it!!!!

    Now topping them up with wine sounds like a great idea to me lol.
  90. JoanneM

    not any more, sorry

    Well done on the 9lb loss Bren!
  91. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Thanks guys. Ill give 30 a go and see how it goes.
  92. JoanneM

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Aww go Jakey. This has definitely been a good day for you Linzi.
  93. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Not worrying about anything unusual Vicky. Certainly nothing I don't always worry about lol. Susie I've been taking hoodia but only one a day in the morning along with a couple of bladderwrack and a multivit. I'm starting to rattle lol. Ok I'm going to stick at the level of carbs I'm on...
  94. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Not sleeping too well at all to be honest Vicky. Im asleep pretty much as soon as my head hits the pillow but Im up by 6am every morning at the latest and tossing and turning half the night as well. My carb levels are between 15-20 at the minute but I wanted to keep it at that until I got rid...
  95. JoanneM

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    That really is amazing Linzi. You are fantastic!
  96. JoanneM

    Vic Vodkas dieting rollercoaster - back to it!!!!

    I know exactly what you mean Vicky. Cant believe how much they charge you for a 2 minute phone call. Fingers crossed for tomorrow!
  97. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Thanks guys. Things are ok today and I am firmly back on the wagon again. Im slightly concerned about low carbing right now though coz recently Ive been hitting a brick wall where my energy levels are concerned. That said I have been doing a lot more recently so it could just be that. Either...
  98. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Thanks Susie, greatly appreciated. ;) I think what got me through the morning was the fact that I was out. You should have seen me going round Sainsburys though. The sweet and biscuit aisle was calling out to me lol. I didnt buy anything though so was incredibly proud of myself. :)
  99. JoanneM

    Vic Vodkas dieting rollercoaster - back to it!!!!

    Great news about being 4lbs done already and gorgeous pic!
  100. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Hi guys. Something happened last night which I cant go into but suffice to say it has put me in a total downer. I managed to be good all day but the past couple of hours have gone to pot. Ive had a slice of chocolate fudge cake, a couple of biscuits, a cracker, a chocolate, a chewy sweet and...
  101. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Well I'm absolutely exhausted but its definitely getting there. We've even figured out how we can squeeze another wardrobe in. Its also meaning that all those little jobs which I've been putting off are all getting done as well which is a bonus. Good news today. My 52" tv died on me a few...
  102. JoanneM

    Susie and Orbit's daily dribble

    Definitely an eventful night Susie. Glad you managed to get some sleep eventually though.
  103. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Afternoon all. If its as much as I put on I'd worry Jim. ;)
  104. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Lol Bren apparently not coz I've not lost an ounce since Saturday. Anyway 6.6lbs off the week so the holiday gain is going down. Still 9.2lbs over posted weight though but ill get there.
  105. JoanneM

    not any more, sorry

    Looking gorgeous Bren!
  106. JoanneM

    Susie and Orbit's daily dribble

    Pants about the mooring Susie but it sounds like you have a good alternative plan.
  107. JoanneM

    Kat1e's Diary - 7 years low carb - still learning!

    Brilliant Katie. Low carb really does suit you.
  108. JoanneM

    Laura's Low Carb Diary

    Me too Bren! Fantastic Laura. Safe to say you will smash that goal by your holiday.
  109. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Hiya Linzi. It could have been worse. I even got breakfast made for me this morning which was a total novelty. How was your weekend?
  110. JoanneM

    Vic Vodkas dieting rollercoaster - back to it!!!!

    1/2lb is still in the right direction. Well done.
  111. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Interesting theory Katie. Fingers crossed you're right.
  112. JoanneM

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Happy anniversary for tomorrow and have a great weekend!
  113. JoanneM

    Susie and Orbit's daily dribble

    Memory foam pillows for me as well. Certainly couldn't have a pillow fight with them mind you - they weigh a ton. Glad to hear your feet are ok Susie. Wish I could say the same for mine.
  114. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Low carb has never affected my system before though Vicky although neither has the coil. Ah well, no doubt ill find out soon enough. Once a day is enough for me - with regard to the scales that is. ;)
  115. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    I'm struggling with bleeding just now as well which is extremely annoying as until a few months ago I didn't have to worry about them at all. Will be weird having a regular cycle again though. I think he might move out if my libido gets anymore active lol.
  116. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Lol Lisa! Just been reading about the bleeding, mood swings, hormone imbalances, pain. Nothing much, lol. And my libido certainly doesn't need any help. ;)
  117. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Of course you can. Just let me hold onto her until Monday though. :) I've been reading up on getting the coil removed and I'm now seriously reconsidering lol.
  118. JoanneM

    Vic Vodkas dieting rollercoaster - back to it!!!!

    That fresh air is a killer for making you drunk. ;)
  119. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Well almost 1/3 of the gain is gone already within 4 days so fingers crossed. I have appointments from 4pm until 6pm. Absolute nightmare!
  120. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Morning all. Had a sneaky peak at the scales this morning and its looking good so im happy today. Have DDs parents evening this afternoon and I think she's booked me in to see every teacher she has - even her pe teacher! Should be fun.
  121. JoanneM

    Susie and Orbit's daily dribble

    Means you have Friday to look forward to now Susie.
  122. JoanneM

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Glad you had a good time Linz. And I'm very impressed at having the washing on at 6.30. Mine was on at 7.30 but only coz DS wet the bed lol.
  123. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Morning all. Ate loads yesterday but all of it legal so not overly worried. Shame about the tomatoes but that's me tomato free again until Saturday.
  124. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Definitely normal Jim so get used to it. ;) We will indeed Bren. Well have it off in no time.
  125. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Lol Jim. Sometimes these things are necessary. ;)
  126. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Oops I'm now on the tomatoes tonight. Ah well the best laid plans, lol.
  127. JoanneM

    Vic Vodkas dieting rollercoaster - back to it!!!!

    Totally not fair to tell some people early and not the rest of us Vicky so you may as well just spill now. :p
  128. JoanneM

    Susie and Orbit's daily dribble

    Certainly nothing wrong with a bit of 'harmless fun' Susie. ;)
  129. JoanneM

    Laura's Low Carb Diary

    You can do it Laura.
  130. JoanneM

    Kat1e's Diary - 7 years low carb - still learning!

    You look fab Katie. Amazing difference in your pics.
  131. JoanneM

    x Nee x - Operation Princess - Get into the 15's by end of September!!!

    Definitely. I find dieting so much easier when I'm not sitting around the house. Fingers crossed its going well Nee.
  132. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Its ridiculous the amount of stuff we accumulate. I even made DD do a wardrobe clearout yesterday which killed her, lol. She can now fit all her clothes in one triple wardrobe now which is a major bonus.
  133. JoanneM

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Fab news about being in the 11s Linzi. Hope AJ is feeling better now.
  134. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Lol! Very, very true Jim.
  135. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Yes, even down to the cat lol. Were currently trying to rearrange my house to fit his stuff in as well although its not going too well. If it wasn't for the fact that DD is so settled here I'd have moved into his coz his place is so much bigger than mine.
  136. JoanneM

    not any more, sorry

    I put on over a stone Bren so you're not alone. Gorgeous ring and glad you enjoyed your hols.
  137. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    I did although we phoned him every day. Only problem was getting to the phone for the kids, lol. DS is now even telling him he loves him!
  138. JoanneM

    Vic Vodkas dieting rollercoaster - back to it!!!!

    But of course lol.
  139. JoanneM

    Susie and Orbit's daily dribble

    Exciting times ahead by the sounds of things Susie.
  140. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Feels like a lifetime Jim! The holiday was good apart from a minor bout of food poisoning. And we won't mention the 15lb gain, lol. All being well it has given my metabolism a much needed boost and I can actually lose it without too many problems. Started back on Atkins yesterday and so far...
  141. JoanneM

    Vic Vodkas dieting rollercoaster - back to it!!!!

    No comment on the using something else lol. ;)
  142. JoanneM

    Vic Vodkas dieting rollercoaster - back to it!!!!

    Afternoon ladies. Vicky I've been considering getting my coil removed in the next few weeks but now I'm scared to!
  143. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Yeah that's all I can really do but I've decided to heck with dieting while I'm away. I'm going to enjoy it and face the consequences when I get home lol.
  144. JoanneM

    Vic Vodkas dieting rollercoaster - back to it!!!!

    Has to be worth a try Vicky.
  145. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Lol sorry all. Heading to Majorca although I've just been looking at the forecast and they are expecting rain, lol. Won't be happy about that. I've gone into holiday mode now and the diet has gone out the window. That said I'm thinking when I lose any holiday gain I'm going to give maintenance...
  146. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Thanks guys. Pretty much organised Jim, just a few bits and bobs still to organise but ill do that later on. Steve I'm praying for decent weather. Right now its all I'm interested in coz looking out the window is positively deprtessing. No hangover for me this weekend Lisa. I had a few...
  147. JoanneM

    x Nee x - Operation Princess - Get into the 15's by end of September!!!

    Good luck Nee. Glad you had a good day!
  148. JoanneM

    Laura's Low Carb Diary

    Fab Laura. Keep going the way you are and that size 10 dress won't be an issue. Can't believe its only 8 months to go now though. Where does the time go?
  149. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Thanks Nee. I'm off on holiday on 2 days anyway so not overly bothered to be honest and it wasn't too horrific - one ferrero rocher and a couple of handfuls of pistachios. Could have been so much worse.
  150. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Had a bad day yesterday suffering from major carb crash. Just felt totally flat and peed off with the world. Feeling ok so far this morning though so fingers crossed I'm past the worst of it although I did end up having more carbs than I should have last night so here's hoping it hasn't done too...
  151. JoanneM

    Kat1e's Diary - 7 years low carb - still learning!

    That sounds nice. Must avoid that at all costs right now though lol.
  152. JoanneM

    Cokes- back to it

    Hope things have gone well Rachel.
  153. JoanneM

    tazbabe's show and tell

    Hope you managed to get out to play Marty.
  154. JoanneM

    Susie and Orbit's daily dribble

    Enjoy your tomatoes and have a great weekend!
  155. JoanneM

    Kat1e's Diary - 7 years low carb - still learning!

    Have a great weekend Katie!
  156. JoanneM

    not any more, sorry

    I have bronze sparkly toenails as well. :D Have a fab time Bren. Don't miss us too much. ;)
  157. JoanneM

    Vic Vodkas dieting rollercoaster - back to it!!!!

    I'm the same Susie. I keep popping on when I get a minute but only get to catch up on one thread and by the time I get back I need to start all over again.
  158. JoanneM

    Vic Vodkas dieting rollercoaster - back to it!!!!

    Very intriguing lol. And Vicky you know the weight thing will just be water.
  159. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Official wi day today and I am over the moon to report that I have lost a grand total of 2.4lbs since Tuesday. another 2lbs and I will be officially overweight. Wonder what the chances are of that happening before my holiday.
  160. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Its not good. :( I'm glad I'm only going for a week now.
  161. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    I know. We've spent the morning trying to figure out the best sim to make phone calls back to the UK for while I'm away lol.
  162. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    No he's staying at home to cat sit. The holiday was booked ages before I met him. We are talking about going away for a few days in October though.
  163. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Fingers crossed!
  164. JoanneM

    Get together idea - walk/stay Lancaster Canal

    Right now there is no way I could afford that in July. :( And its round about the time of DDs birthday so not a chance unfortunately.
  165. JoanneM

    Mandy - 93lbs to go!

    Well done Mandy. Those 72 days will be over before you know it.
  166. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Ok Ive just ordered bladderwrack so when I come back my holiday Ill be starting those and the hoodia tablets and hopefully Jillian as well. Ill lose the rest of this weight if it kills me, lol.
  167. JoanneM

    The journey continues!

    Go you reducing your cycle time Rachel.
  168. JoanneM

    JoanneM's Diary - over 8 stone gone!

    Great thanks Crystal And the scales are finally heading down the way again for the first time in ages. I guess messing about while doing Exante for the past few weeks has finally given my metabolism the kickstart it needed. Im hoping thats the case anyway, lol.
  169. JoanneM

    Muffy's battle with her self! 16 weeks 100% ....

    Stranger things have happened Muffy. Good luck for wi on Monday.
  170. JoanneM

    x Nee x - Operation Princess - Get into the 15's by end of September!!!

    Aww poor doggy. Well done on not gaining while off plan Nee.
  171. JoanneM

    Cokes- back to it

    I love dogs but have cats myself, including a new addition of my bfs which isn't going too well lol. You're dogs are gorgeous though Rachel.
  172. JoanneM

    Vic Vodkas dieting rollercoaster - back to it!!!!

    My house seems to be getting more stuff in it by the day. No idea where I'm going to put everything by the time its all here.
  173. JoanneM

    J2's Final Battle Blog

    We've all done it James, just makes you human. Good luck with the restart.
  174. JoanneM

    tazbabe's show and tell

    Sounds like a good plan to me Marty. Have fun!
  175. JoanneM

    not any more, sorry

    We have 6 days to go and are pretty much packed. I wish I had your patience Bren!
  176. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Morning all. Absolutely delighted this morning coz for some reason I decided to jump on the scales this morning after a coffee and I'm another 1.1lbs down. I'm finally losing on Atkins again so I'm a very happy bunny.
  177. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Thank you. Ill pop on the laptop later and order some.
  178. JoanneM

    Vic Vodkas dieting rollercoaster - back to it!!!!

    It definitely could. A couple of painkillers before it gets any worse couldn't do any harm.
  179. JoanneM

    Vic Vodkas dieting rollercoaster - back to it!!!!

    Ill need to get some sticks myself now you mention it. Although hopefully once I'm in it ill know coz ill stop eating everything in sight. ;)
  180. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    I've never heard of those but ill have a look. Thanks Vicky.
  181. JoanneM

    Vic Vodkas dieting rollercoaster - back to it!!!!

    Sounds good to me. I was considering starting Jillian again today but I've decided to wait until I come back my holidays and then get back into everything with a vengeance.
  182. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    That should settle down though. I was really lucky when it came to stopping smoking. As soon as I got pregnant with DD even the smell of smoke made me throw up so it was the easiest thing in the world to stop. Yip back on Atkins as from yesterday and feel 100 times better and more motivated to...
  183. JoanneM

    Vic Vodkas dieting rollercoaster - back to it!!!!

    See that 10lbs will be gone before you know it.
  184. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Morning. How are you feeling today Vicky?
  185. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Morning folks. Feeling cheerful today coz after eating loads yesterday I stood on the scales this morning and actually haven't gained which can only be a good thing. :)
  186. JoanneM

    Vic Vodkas dieting rollercoaster - back to it!!!!

    Depends on the post office Linzi. I used to work in the PO and we were still supposed to weigh and print out labels for paypal stuff.
  187. JoanneM

    The journey continues!

    You really are an inspiration Rachel and its brilliant that you are sorting stuff out in your head as you lose the weight. Should make it so much easier when you get to goal.
  188. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    She sounds just wonderful. You have my sympathies!
  189. JoanneM

    Vic Vodkas dieting rollercoaster - back to it!!!!

    Sounds like a good plan Susie.
  190. JoanneM

    Susie and Orbit's daily dribble

    I can't see it coz I'm on my phone but the price on the link says it all really.
  191. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Oh dear, that's never a good thing. She's not that young though is she?
  192. JoanneM

    Vic Vodkas dieting rollercoaster - back to it!!!!

    That is a huge drawback. Giving them to a charity shop is sounding better by the minute lol.
  193. JoanneM

    Vic Vodkas dieting rollercoaster - back to it!!!!

    Its not so much the actual posting as the organising and packing that gets me. A boot sale could definitely be the way to go though.
  194. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Well ill only have 8 days of induction before my holiday but planning on staying as low carb as I can while I'm away, its the alcohol that will be the problem lol. Thank you. Nothing official yet though but DD has now given her seal of approval lol.
  195. JoanneM

    Susie and Orbit's daily dribble

    Absolutely fantastic Susie. And who cares how it happened, just go with it!
  196. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Lol thanks Susie. I can wait. ;)
  197. JoanneM

    Vic Vodkas dieting rollercoaster - back to it!!!!

    I have loads and loads of stuff which I should put on ebay but I never get around to it and end up just giving it all to charity lol.
  198. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    I feel as though I haven't stopped eating all day lol. Its great! Did the dreaded scales thing today and after the past few days it is a gain. Normally I would leave my stats as they are but this time I'm actually going to change them and start anew on strict induction. You never know, since I...
  199. JoanneM

    Susie and Orbit's daily dribble

    Aww Susie. Glad your feeling better now. Amazing the difference some alcohol can make. ;)
  200. JoanneM

    Vic Vodkas dieting rollercoaster - back to it!!!!

    I must admit the wine sounds good to me. ;)
  201. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Right as of tomorrow I'm officially back to Atkins. I just cannot do Exante any longer. I had a low carb wrap tonight with chicken tikka, mayonnaise and lettuce and it was literally the best thing I've ever tasted. I can't wait to be back completely.
  202. JoanneM

    JoanneM's Diary - over 8 stone gone!

    I would never eat something naughty. (Does a choc digestive count? ;)) Right, decision made. I am finding it impossible to stick to this at the minute and am just kidding myself on, so its back to Atkins for me from tomorrow. I go in holiday in 8 days anyway so I might do a few days of Exante...
  203. JoanneM

    not any more, sorry

    Snap Bren. Got up this morning full of good intentions and started off so well. Haven't stopped eating since 1 o'clock though lol.
  204. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Afternoon everyone. Oh no Bren. Fingers crossed it doesn't ruin yours!
  205. JoanneM

    Gaga's Bulging Epic Battle......

    Happy birthday LG. Hope you have a lovely day and enjoy your meal tonight.
  206. JoanneM

    The journey continues!

    Glad you enjoyed it Rachel and compared to what I've been eating today yours isn't even worth mentioning lol.
  207. JoanneM

    JoanneM's Diary - over 8 stone gone!

    I think you've got more chance of losing that than I have of losing a couple of lbs lol. Suffice to say today is a write off - cereal, tin of soup, popcorn and a piece of shortbread gone so far. Why can I not stop eating?
  208. JoanneM

    JoanneM's Diary - over 8 stone gone!

    The way I've been going I think you'll be doing the leading Colly. ;)
  209. JoanneM

    x Nee x - Operation Princess - Get into the 15's by end of September!!!

    Great news on the sts Nee. Definitely bodes well for the future. Glad you had a good weekend!
  210. JoanneM

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Hope you enjoyed the weekend!
  211. JoanneM

    JoanneM's Diary - over 8 stone gone!

    It is indeed Holly. I'm hoping Ill be 174lbs by then which will give me an overweight bmi and will mean I only have a stone to go which I'm in no hurry to lose. That's the plan anyway.
  212. JoanneM

    Bring it on.....

    Well done on starting the shred Cookie. One of these days ill have to get back to it myself coz I only made it to day 22. I'm determined ill manage 30 days at some point lol.
  213. JoanneM

    Muffy's battle with her self! 16 weeks 100% ....

    Good luck with it Muffy. 8 weeks will fly in.
  214. JoanneM

    Mandy - 93lbs to go!

    Good luck Mandy!
  215. JoanneM

    JoanneM's Diary - over 8 stone gone!

    Right I have 4 shakes and 4 soups left so today I've had a couple of boiled eggs for breakfast and will have 2 packs and tomorrow I'm going to pick up 3 biggest loser bars. I'm hoping the fact that I only have 4 days left will mean I will actually knuckly down and get through it 100% coz this...
  216. JoanneM

    Going the distance............here we go again

    Still plodding along Toots?
  217. JoanneM

    Susie and Orbit's daily dribble

    Aww Susie, that is absolutely pants. Hope you get the new passport sorted out without too much difficulty.
  218. JoanneM

    Vic Vodkas dieting rollercoaster - back to it!!!!

    Nothing wrong with an occasional whinge Vicky. Hope you have a good day and get things sorted out.
  219. JoanneM

    Vic Vodkas dieting rollercoaster - back to it!!!!

    Welcome back Vicky. Going by the pics on fb you all had a blast.
  220. JoanneM

    not any more, sorry

    So Atkins or Exante today Bren? Other than bars I have enough Exante to last me until Thursday so my plan is to pick up a couple of Biggest Loser bars and attempt to stick with Exante until I run out. Just need to get my head round the fact that its only a few days more in the hope I can...
  221. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Morning. Can't believe you still have the lurgy Bren. Hope its gone by the time you go on holiday.
  222. JoanneM

    not any more, sorry

    You're not the only one struggling Bren. Right now I'm sitting here eating cookie crisp cereal straight out of the box. I've also has a handful of pistachios and 2 yogurts. I really must stop eating sometime soon.
  223. JoanneM

    Kat1e's Diary - 7 years low carb - still learning!

    Glad you had a good weekend Katie and well done on the 0.5kg. And how jealous am I that your hubbie keeps losing even when he doesn't want to.
  224. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    Evening folks. Hope everyone is well. :)
  225. JoanneM

    Mandy - 93lbs to go!

    Go you being all sensible and not eating the sausages Mandy.
  226. JoanneM

    x Nee x - Operation Princess - Get into the 15's by end of September!!!

    30 was a painful one for me for some reason. I have to say though I think this year has been my best so far so 37 is obv a good age to be. ;)
  227. JoanneM

    Muffy's battle with her self! 16 weeks 100% ....

    You're definitely not alone on the munching Muffy. I now have 3lbs to lose instead of the 1.5 from last week lol.
  228. JoanneM

    Bring it on.....

    Fantastic Cookie. Must be an amazing feeling to only have 10lbs to go.
  229. JoanneM

    JoanneM's Diary - over 8 stone gone!

    Well the less said about todays wi the better although not totally unexpected.
  230. JoanneM

    JoanneM's Diary - over 8 stone gone!

    Thanks guys. Today has kind of gone wrong as well unfortunately. Not the end of the world though. Ill get tomorrow out of the way and back on track again.
  231. JoanneM

    Laura's Low Carb Diary

    I'm terrible with skincare. My idea of looking after mine is to put some nivea on my face before I do my make up.
  232. JoanneM

    JoanneM's Diary - over 8 stone gone!

    I am so not happy with the scales just now. Official wi day isn't until tomorrow but this 1.5lbs just isn't shifting. The scales aren't moving at all. And I'm out tomorrow night at a place with a buffet and lots of alcohol so its not looking good for next week either. So now I don't know what to...
  233. JoanneM

    Going the distance............here we go again

    Glad you enjoyed yourself and fab news on the scales Toots. If you think you can stand TS I would stick with that for the next couple of weeks. Otherwise WS all the way. ;)
  234. JoanneM

    Mandy - 93lbs to go!

    Well done on resisting the fish and chips Mandy. And good luck with the job. I got another rejection letter yesterday. :(
  235. JoanneM

    Bring it on.....

    Fingers crossed for wi Cookie.
  236. JoanneM

    Muffy's battle with her self! 16 weeks 100% ....

    Good luck with it Muffy. And have a fab weekend.
  237. JoanneM

    The journey continues!

    Congratulations Rachel. You really are amazing!
  238. JoanneM

    Kat1e's Diary - 7 years low carb - still learning!

    Lol Katie. Sounds as though you had fun.
  239. JoanneM

    Susie and Orbit's daily dribble

    Certainly wouldn't want to be getting home from work at that time Susie. When I get my lottery win ill remember you. ;)
  240. JoanneM

    not any more, sorry

    Have a good day Bren. And poor doggy (not to mention poor you having to clean the runniness ;))
  241. JoanneM

    Last 'diet' of my life - 8 stone gone!

    I wish Linz. U can't see my stomach in those pics. Although I reckon with the excess skin removed I could almost consider myself on the way to skinny. Susie I have lost more on Exante than I did on Atkins but did still manage to lose a good few stones with Atkins. If i remember rightly 40 odd...
  242. JoanneM

    not any more, sorry

    Brilliant loss Bren! Hope you feel better soon.
  243. JoanneM

    The journey continues!

    Magazine sounds interesting. I may have to look out for that myself. In case I don't get on beforehand have a fab break.
  244. JoanneM

    Mandy - 93lbs to go!

    Well done on turning down a night out. I don't do that anymore which could explain my crap losses lol.
  245. JoanneM

    Muffy's battle with her self! 16 weeks 100% ....

    Fingers crossed for Saturday Muffy!
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