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I'd really love to do this - need to get the money together though. Might look to sell my Kettleworx dvds and raise the money that way :-) Do you think it'd be a good thing to do every other day, rather than the 5 straight through? It all seems very impressive, but I'd agree the shakes and...

I really wanna see what you're eating too. I've been attempting primal low carb, but finding it quite confusing tbh. Can't figure out the fat, etc. I've lost 4 stone on slimming world, would like to lose another 2 1/2 and feel better health wise. Keep is posted - def subscribing to this one!

Trying to figure out what I should be eating on the primal blueprint. Mfp tells me I've been over calories and over fat the last two days, but carbs were between 50 and 100(I'm doing it got weightloss as well as health). Do I need to go to a body fat scales to get the % to find out what my lean...

Happy days! I'm dreading the sugar slump, but I guess if I was feeding my body properly it would be better for it. Thinking of avoiding the scales for a while and focusing on how my body and clothes feel. Been having some Chinese medicine and she tells me that my body is exhausted with the...

Thanks do much! I was flicking through the primal blueprint waiting to get to the food plan bit, must have flicked over that. Duh! Sugar detox def step one though. It's been running the show for too long. I've about 3 1/2 stone to lose, but tbh dropping one dress size and maybe two is the main...

I'm planning on starting this next week. Having come from slimming world and free foods, I'm trying to get my head around primal - though def think its the way forward. Can I ask (in case I've missed it) are there portion sizes or limits put on all foods? Should I be calorie counting too? And...

Sometimes the award phobia kicks in, so what about some reverse psychology? Tell yourself you're sticking to plan to maintain this week, everytime you feel yourself thinking about losing, stop and say to yourself that you know you're going to maintain. Sometimes it's when you give up that it...

Thanks for all the replies! On my way to join the gym in the morning so. I know I can do it - just have to let my poor legs and ass know that they're about to be pulverised!

Thanks for the replies - I guess there's only one way to find out! The osteopath did say its about health and fitness rather than weight loss. Before the weight did come off but not the inches, which are really what we want in the end I suppose. Got to try to take the old "look after the...

Back on the wagon - attempt no 652. Five pounds off, good start. But - I'm doing no exercise and I want to start now. I've been having back problems and my osteopath has recommended yoga to stretch the muscles and couch to 5k to build my fitness. He said to follow it as closely as I can while...

I wasnt sore in the abs so much as the lower back, but I've an extended curve there, so maybe that's why. Abs should be doing more work! Is it good sore or bad sore?

Yeah think I'm gonna do level 3 every second day, otherwise I'm gonna tear something. Did yoga tonight and my thighs were so tight, so was my lower back. That can't be good. I'll still count it as being shredded...

Did day 1 level 3 tonight. If this makes sense, not as manic hard and a high a jump as going from level 1 to 2, but I seemed weaker in all the moves. Was sorer all through, but not dripping in sweat and ready to collapse like in level 2. Just shaking like a leaf!

Yay, level 2 done- but think I've done my shoulders in! Really went for it, maybe too much!

Me too! My dad said I look really diff, like I've lost loads! Great feeling!

Day 15 - so day 5 level 2 done. Can feel a slight difference, still hitting the pause button plenty, but not as much. Sweat like a pig though... not a good look! My mum came into the room when I was starting Circuit 2 strength and said it was good to see I was nearly finished another day. Ah no...

Level 2 Day four done. Love the walk out push ups, really do. Even starting to like the twists and skaters in the cardio. Hate the plank jumps(or whatever she calls them!) but the worst ever has to be those bloody chair squats with a v raise.... Omg, agony. Have had to stop in every set at least...

Level 2 day 1 - wasn't as bad as I expected, but prob couldn't have been! Hit pause after every set though, really tough, esp on knees/lower back.

Level 1 Day 10 completed. Feel fab, bring on level 2.... I think!

Wow fab thread. Was doing kettlebells, but tried this and couldn't walk for a few days. Have come back to it and completed L 1 day 8 today. Soooooo proud, never stuck to it before!!! And it's getting so much easier!!! Can feel a bit of tone I think. Looked at L2 though and absoultely dreading...

Woo hoo! Week 3 finally done. But did a day of 30 day shred and a yoga session too. Jillian nearly killed me! Got up to go to the loo in the middle of the night and couldn't get my calves to stretch enough to get my heels to the ground to walk!

Much thanks. Xx Back to the skinny jeans regime!

Back to it tomorrow night, nice dose of food poisoning put paid to week 3.

Week 2 done! Took the advice Kron - upped to 6,5kg- see how that goes. God those side rowers are a killer people, aren't they? Martin- some day I'll understand those workout terms, some day I will - honest! But I'm tired reading them!!

Just done cardio wk 2, nearly killed me doing it, few rest periods! Quick question though. I've a few sore spots but no really sore pain, so does that mean I'm not using a hard enough weight? It's challenging at the time, but doable, if you know what I mean?

Yeah - fab post, brought a tear to my eye - very genuine heartfelt praise there. I'm struggling to get back on the healthy eating path, getting better every day though. Reading this just gave me a lovely lift to continue on. Keep them coming Sue, they're magic xx

Week 1 complete!!!

Hurt my neck doing week 1 resistance:sigh: Think I'll leave core til tomorrow night. Think it was either the one arm swing or the lawnmowers. Have to be a bit more "posture aware". :rolleyes:

Well done Sue - what an achievement! You must feel like a totally diff person. Kron - it's crazy with the BMI. Really OTT, it doesn't take into account body shape or anything. I'm aiming for a size 14 - huge for most people, but at a broad 5 ft 9, anything less would look unwell. I'd have to...

Yeah it's back to the food Shirleen! Stop my Sw whinging and just do it! And this too!

Thanks - he is very extreme - totally into fitness. Just feels like I'm back to square 1, but I'm not! Thanks Sue. Might root out the davina DVDs or 30 day shred to do as well.

Just back from the PT for measurements -first time there since end of Oct. Have gained 4.5 cms on my hips and 7.5 on my bust:cry: Can't believe it. But onwards and downwards. That being said, he kinda rubbished KW - saying it was just ok, but that I'd need to do an hour of cardio on two other...

Ok peeps - just been for a 20 min round the block walk - think I understand what the D in DOMS stands for now... ow, ow, ow!!:eek:

Cardio 1 done - mostly with 5.5 kg for all except the punches - just too heavy. My poor thighs already. It was tough, but got there - mind you the press ups were pathetic!! SO see what tom brings - and then the core/resistance.

I was the same with the kb- used them with the personal trainer. I've just done the 10 min abs to start. Amazing how one exercise is ok but challenging but then another (side plank with the bell) is bloody impossible!! I was like a beached whale trying to get back to sea!!! I'm liking the Kelly...

What is DOMS?!

Ooooooh!!! DVDs have arrived! I'm gonna be a swinger!!!! I've Kelly Holmes kb. Have done some kb before and pretty strong. Should I start at 4.5?

Absolutely agree Kingleds - I've been off the SW wagon for about 5 months, gained 10 1/2 pounds. Although I've lost 3 of those since being back. But I've still to do one full day on plan. I've 2 1/2 stone to lose to target that will make me the lightest I've been in my adult life and it...

I used to have a touch of it too - started using propolis gel from SBC cosmetics to soothe it. Found it helped a lot. Pricey, but you use a tiny amount so it lasts ages.

Another question here! Am currently trying yet again to struggle back on the SW wagon. I know that doing the kettlebell workouts can mess your weight loss around a bit, especially the day before or day of WI - so how do people manage it? 3 days a week would have to mean the day of or before...

Thank you Kron!

Hi guys! After reading and re-reading this thread LOADS of times, I've finally decided to order the kettleworx dvds! You all seem to be flying - I've lost some tone since Oct when I finished with a personal trainer and I've put on 10 pounds since falling off the SW wagon. So this could be my...

They say spots on the back can also be due to too strong antiperspirant. If you can't release the sweat in your underarm, it comes out where it can. What a lovely picture I paint...

Yeah - starting to wonder if it's a complete fix. Apparently Amelia Lily has been 200/1 to come back into the show since she was voted out by Kelly. All of the other candidates were 1000/1 or more. So, with Frankie going, is she going to be back this week? And if so, was that the plan all along...

Calories (noun): Tiny creatures that live in your wardrobe and sew your clothes a little bit tighter every night.:)

After salivating over the "cellulite gone" thread (still living in hope for that one!), I decided to start another one. I have calves that any rugby player would die for - to have themselves, by the way, not :rolleyes: - I know what dirty ******* you lot can be!! So long boots are a nightmare...

On the phone, so can't find the thread, sorry! Paddy is burned to death in a fire. His body is taken to the morgue, but is unidentifiable. His two best friends Sean and seamus are asked to id him. Sean goes in first and the sheet is pulled back. He looks at Paddy's face and says "oh god...

Anyone able to tell me bust and hip measurements that they have getting into most size 14s pretty please? Just wanna know if it's doable?!!!

5 ft 9 and 15st 5 as of today. Size 18 in most things, a few 16s. Goal was a 14, but as I've lost 2 stone 7 1/2 and not dropped a dress size, I'm wondering if I'll have to be happy at a 16.

Oooooh go for it - so go for it!!

News of the day CP - delighted for the pair of you. Major transformations in both your lives - an inspiration to everyone xx

I didnt want to believe that my neighbour was stealing from his work as a road maintenance man. I tried to ignore it but when I got home, all the signs were there...

It's a major one with me. I'm having visions of having to go down a dodgy alley somewhere to buy a few bags of illegal White powder. (or laundered sugar for the Irish)

So in good oul rip off republic of Ireland, they're proposing putting a tax on sugar products to combat obesity. Apparently France has done similarly and are currently embroiled in a battle with Coca-Cola. Hasn't really worked for cigarettes - so would paying a sugar tax put you off your sugar...

Ive gained three pounds this month ( was 4 1/2 but got it down this week) completely lost my mojo, then read your post about gains, weeks off , etc and thought flippin hell, it really is a marathon, not a sprint. Getting there is what counts, not how fast. Totally delighted for you- you'll have...

Deep breaths missus, deep breaths.... We all go through these things, you're getting fed up, so that's the first step. Know the feeling- I'm still in the same stone since 25th may!!!! Ffs!!!!! But after kfc tonight, serious heartburn and nausea, realise I'm getting sick of eating sh**, so back...

Think it's complete two more gold body magic awards for platinum.

FAB news - the advice above is exactly why you're one of the most inspirational people on this forum. Realistic, honest and lovely to boot. Really made my day FUncurls - major congrats xxxxx

I warmed to her far more in this episode, prob cos I can relate to the denial and the "ah sure to hell with it, I'm gonna have it anyway". Can see how complex an issue it is, the bonding over the food with the hubbie, the temptation of surgery, the weariness of the diet treadmill. Thought there...

Oops - read that as wrinkles, thought you'd lost it for a min Steve!

I've been considering the recovery drinks, but didn't know if I should. What do you drink Silvia, do you syn it?

I'd agree with the others - I've been maintaining and even gained in the last three weeks with all the weights, but I'm finally down a dress size, so cms going but not pounds. It's a bit disheartening, but I'm guessing worth it in the long run. And Chiefbm - wow, what a photo - you look FAB!!!

Just getting measured in the gym, cms coming off slowly but surely. Goal is to be size 14- I'm broad, so 12 would mean cutting off some ribs and hip bones! But looking online at stats, a size 14 would mean losing another 14 cms off my waist (way smaller than the rest of me anyway). Sooooo...

I'd agree with the magazine's attitude being disgraceful - she looked fab in the shoot, it didn't need any air brushing whatsoever. Just annoys me that she says that she doesn't want to be known as the thin girl who got fat, but all her latest publicity (bar the operastar contest) is about her...

I didn't like the way the hubby was talking about the bike's fine lines, something that you couldn't find in the house with Claire. Bit undermining, when he's no skinny mini himself. But that being said, it must be very wearing to live with someone in the starve - binge - hate yourself cycle...

I really liked her in the show following her to her wedding, but feel that there's too much of this that's staged. As a binger, I couldnt see myself ordering all that on the camera, even the order of food seemed strange - burgers, chips then pancakes and whatever, then onion rings. I think she's...

Bit un pc, but funny... Paddy rungs the rape crisis helpline and says: "ok, I've got her pinned down, but I don't know what to do next..."

Thanks Kerry - they're the stories I need to hear! And thinking about what Steve said earlier, he's at least four or five stone overweight- all around his belly, so maybe I'll bring my Sw booklet and a few stats next time, what do you reckon?!!!

Ah Stevie baby- love it!!! I'll send you on his details....

And that should read mind btw...

It was something that crossed my moms from time to time, but I'm not overly broody or anything. It's just when it's put so bluntly as a lost case, you feel so destitute. I know the risk factors and I've very few of them - I'm doing all I can to minimise the ones I do have. This is largely...

Seems to be the general consensus Steve!!!

Ah girlies- I'm crying now for a diff reason! KL - you're a woman after my own heart, shoots from the hip- love it! I'm just floored, as I am every time, it hits every vulnerability that I have- much as I want to be stronger. And that's just the kind of story I want to hear- 3 boys lucky to...

Ah thanks Shirleen - reading it back, guess there's not really much to say. :wave_cry: xx

:cry:Just back from the breast consultant for the routine two year check up. My dad's cousins were diagnosed with breast cancer about 6 years ago and I was sent to the consultant as a precaution. They're both healthy and well, thank God, having both made full recoveries. The point of the...

Yeah I've epilepsy too- maybe that's a factor in me being so sensitive.

:eek: God, Silly Sausage - that's amazing!! Thought I was losing my mind, but I have had several of the symptoms on the list! Posted not so long ago about my cycle being all over place and really bad PMT. Now it makes sense. Could be just very sensitive to it. Frightening list of possible...

Thanks peeps - will do

Yeah - and then it passes if I sit down or eat something. (not just sugar!)

Thanks guys - I really think it's the sugar withdrawal. Same thing happened my mum starting sw. But I'll get it checked out.

I've been on and off the SW train since Feb. Got a really sweet tooth and have been having loads of biscuits and choc for the last month or so. Yesterday, I'd a full day on plan, used 7 1/2 syns. Felt fine. Roll on today, about half one I was in the shopping centre when I broke out in a sweat...

Love it Shirleen - font of wisdom as always! I'd have to agree with most of the other posters - I'm about half way there on my weight loss. I was shocked that I still have "fat days" where I feel bigger than ever. Now my reason (excuse) for being single is the cellulite/stretch...

Great to hear all the replies- thanks! It did improve when I started losing weight, but the last 3 months it's been two weeks/10 days of despair and anger. I think I posted ages ago that my mum's been having hot flushes again since losing a stone. Talked to my friend, a science teacher...

Congrats Zoe - an absolute inspiration! And all on your own - you'll have to start a virtual SW group of your own! xx

Thanks everyone - just felt like I've been cracking up. Was two weeks last month, the same this month. Maybe just one of those things - very emotional and a bit stressed over something, so maybe that's it. Having loads of calcium, but maybe too much salt. Will def get the vit B and evening...

Just me so...

Just what is says on the tin. I'm getting around two weeks of feeling totally sh*te, just wanting to bawl my eyes out, noting seeing the point in anything. Really snappy and feeling like life is just hopeless. (can you tell I have it at the mo?) Can't continue like this - feel like I'm losing...

Twat of the highest order Sue - he couldn't defend his lack of skills, so he attacked. Ignore, ignore, ignore - easy said, but it's the truth. You're a pet with the toyboy - so something's gotta be right!!

Finally seeing the change. Been exercising like a demon with a personal trainer, great but tough. Still not back on plan, trying to build up to that:cry: Anyhows, despite a loss of 1/2 pound two weeks ago and a gain of 1 pound this week (looking like a * week gain coming this week) I've finally...

Honk!

Must be in the air - our C was looking up our stats and had a really straight talk telling us that we could continue to play around with a pound or two up and down til Xmas- or remember why you want to lose weight. If it's a priority, you'll get there. She mentioned all the occasions she's had...

I'm the same with the alpen lights - gave them up cos I was afraid someone would light a match near me and we'd all blow up!

Yeah - I'm training with the personal trainer, so squats and lunges galore! Guess it's just a wait and see job Thanks xx

Following on from the hugely successful SW and Boobs thread, I'm getting annoyed that I've lost 2 stone 8 1/2 pounds and am training like a demon - but the weight still seems to be coming off my upper body and waist, but not belly/thighs/hips/bum! Grrrrrr!!! So, exactly what it says on the...

Yeah and I bet there's a whole load more who've met their other half through the net, but just don't say so! I agree with the "just don't look for it" theory - any tips on how to put it into practice though?

Plus one for the Internet - it's a numbers game by all accounts. Can be good for getting you into the dating mode - sharpen up the oul skills, eh?! Plus, you've done me the world of good letting me know that there are guys out there who feel just the same as me - keep the faith!!

I think that's what's annoying me- I've my star week in a fortnight, so expecting a gain then. But that being said, I lost two and a half pounds last time I was due. Mad stuff this weight loss, really messes with your head. I've been so bold for 80% of my two stone eight loss, never doing a...

Thanks guys, I guess it's just one of those things. Guy at the gym said to take the weight loss by month, not by week. As youo said, the body is not a machine, so guess it's just wait and see! Thanks again xx

So.... did my first ever 100% week, turned down the treats, cut down the wine, etc.... Just weighed in and lost 1/2 pound!!! What the hell??!!! Felt dodgy tummy, bloated - anyone any ideas what it could be? So disappointed, cos I was so good. Not star week or constipated, exercised three times...

Honk!

This is my first EVER week of 100% (largely thanks to you guys on this forum). Feel great, only thing is I've a pound on on the scales this morning - weigh in is tomorrow. Anyone else had a gain after 100% week? I was losing by exercising (which I'm still doing) and eating badly. Not gonna be a...

Honk today- day 3.

Honk no 3!!!!

Honk - day 2 6 1/2 syns!

First honk ever!!!:bunnydance:

There's a guy in our town has lost 10 stone in nine months! I've lost 2 stone 8 in five months (totally off plan for May and exercising with PT three times a week since June).

Sorry to hear that WT, that's disappointing. But you've got the right idea. Fingers crossed for your new "interest" - you've got the right idea and he'll be lucky to have you! Keep on running....!

:rolleyes: Sooooooooo.... Nothing like a challenge to spur on the weight loss guys and gals. With that in mind, on a whim, I applied for our local Strictly Come Dancing at Christmas .... and was accepted on the last female place. Was buzzing yesterday, I LOVE dancing and always wanted to learn...

Thanks Sue! The deaths are the bittersweet kind - two lovely people worn down with illness. They're not suffering any longer. Both lived their lives to the full - a lesson for all of us. xx

Husband and wife watching tv one evening. Husband keeps flicking the channels back and forth: golf, porn, golf, porn, golf, porn, golf, porn, golf, porn, golf, porn.... Finally, the wife cracks and shouts: "Oh for God's sake, will you just leave it on the porn, you know how to play golf..."

I seem to be surrounded by death this week. Came back from hols on Sat to be told that a good friend of my mother's, she's been like a granny to me, was close to death. We went to see her on Monday and she passed on Tuesday morning. An absolute lady - born years before her time, modern and...

Yeah the personal trainer had me do three sets of arm exercises with a bar today. I asked him how much it weighed - really heavy. He told me it in kgs - means nothing to me - I got him to work it out in stones, and it was over 3 stone in weight. Mad stuff (I'm heading for 2 and 1/2 stone). It's...

Wow WT - that's fab!!! You're flying!!!

Dont know what I hit there! Gonna enjoy my hols, but seriously thinking of going cold turkey on those treats when I get back. Anyone have any experience of this? It'll be putting an end to the longest love relationship of my life - I'm scared!!!

Weight loss has stalled due to poor eating, even though I'm training like a demon. I know it's down to my love-affair with sugar. I know that syns are there to be used, but I can't seem to stay within them when it comes to bars/cakes/biscuits. The trainer says I'm really sabotaging myself and...

I've had major probs with this too. I couldn't visualise myself slim cos I've always felt huge. Even looking back at pics where I must weigh less than my target weight, I'm covered up and look bigger than I was. I found weightmirror.com good for this. It's free. You upload a pic and it slims you...

Oh I so would if I could...k

Pride comes before a fall... So skipped into M&S today with my noticeably smaller boobs all set for a measurement of 36 E or even 38 D or DD (currently 38 E). Bit smug, I must admit, but have had several comments on me "being like Greece, down sizing my assets". Soooooooo, get measured...

I'm the opposite. I've been 5 days early last month and now a week this month. My friend, a science teacher, has started hot flushes again. She explained to me that female hormones get stored in the fat tissue, so when it's breaking down, they get released back into your system, poss causing the...

Yeah, I've always been an hourglass - 2 stone has now come off my waist and back, with a little off my bust. But my ass is MASSIVE and my thighs too. I've turned into a pear and it's so upsetting. You spend ages accepting a curvy body - and then you go and change it!! Maddness. I'm hoping that...

Oh God, Shrimpy - how did it come off your body during your weight loss? Evenly all over, or from the top down? I've seen your photos - you're so not a rectangle!

Woo hoo!!! You go girl - looking good!!

I'd be peeved - but bottom line, if she didn't disclose your actual weight, she hasn't broken confidentiality. Things are sometimes touchy between relatives - I go with my mother now, I know it can sometimes be tough - so I can only imagine what it must be like with a mil. If you just say it...

Ah you poor hunnies - both of you! xx It's the kick in the stomach shock that's the killer. The priority should be to just be really nice to yourselves - everything else can wait and will still be there when you've found which way is up again. His loss - on both counts. Sad that they can't...

Ah thanks guys!!!! Chuffed to bits xx

Going to the Irish Derby on Sunday - hoping for a bit of sun to make it perfect, here's hoping. Anyhow, was looking for a dress for the day and bought this gorgeous dress in peacock colours - really rich purple, greens and a hint of cerise pink. It's a New Look dress - but with the...

Ah that's a lovely post - thank you!! I've a little tear now for a different reason. This is absolutely the plan to lose weight and keep it off - I've lost my weight without ever having done a full week 100% (I know that's not the same for everyone, but it's been my experience). As someone else...

:mad: After a few good days back on plan, a weekend out and not fully on plan but still being quite good, I've just gone and eaten a whole packet of custard creams!:sigh: I worked out so hard last night - my trainer called it the explosive legs workout - I've never sweated so much in my entire...

Thanks peeps - I'm on the lookout!

Ah thank you sweetie! I'll have a look in the ethnic food aisle and see what I come up with! I'm such a cooking virgin - apart from microwaving - so thought I must be doing something pretty silly not to see it! xx

Been looking for this in the supermarkets here in Ireland for ages, don't seem to be able to find it. Does anyone know where it's stocked or an alternative to it? Want to make the doner kebab recipe, but this is missing from my ingredients - I imagine it's important for flavour! Thanks!!

I dont think I will lose any off my chest - I hope not, its how all my drinks are paid ;) Love it! Are you my blonde twin? Except for the skinny legs. I was dying to lose off my boobs so I could get comments addressed to my face again, but now they've gone down a little, I don't think I want...

Woo hoo Blondie!!! Love the avatar!!! Glad it's not just me with the alcohol. I haven't really stuck to plan, but any week I drink 4 small bottles of white wine, I've a great loss, even though I don't count all of the syns. Sickener to others I know, but happy days!!! xxx

I try to do a mix of the two. Have around 10 syns every day and save 5ish for the vino on a Saturday night. Only have a few (it only takes a few to get me drunk - always thought this was a bad thing til I started losing weight!). My C says that you should use your syns each day, but that she...

Oh Shirleen - I so feel your pain. When I stand up, my jeans cup under my pouch to frame it cos my waist has shrunk. When I sit down, I've got that lovely builders bum effect and now my lovely summer boob tube is sliding down from my chest. But my ass and thighs are unchanged, so not down a...

Made the curly wurly cake, had it with a vanilla and choc muller light. Looked yuck, tasted yum yum yum!!!!!

Ok, so bought a packet of the delicious looking brown roof tiles at class a few weeks ago, intending to make the cakes mentionned on here. Now 3 or 4 weeks later, finally decided to bake - have the fire brigade on speed dial. Anyhow, what I want to ask is - is there anything I should know...

Thrilled for you Sue - celebrate"!!!!!!! xxx

Jeez Shrimpy - you'd be fabulous - absolutely made for it. But that added together with school would be really tiring. Tough decision - but so was losing all that weight and you did it!!!

Yeah I liked the book - but did she not put a fair bit of weight back on? Can't remember what she did, but she got into trouble for something and was put off the show, I think. Good book overall - she's a great sense of humour.

Fingers crossed Sue - looking good xx

https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3De6DwN5n9iEE%26feature%3Dshare&h=2830a Hilarious!!!

Yeah- seems to be the way! My mother's been trying to hit 1stone and after staying the same she lost 2 1/2 last week - leaving her 1 pound to her stone Mark and she put on 1 1/2 tonight. Not a happy bunny!!!

... Whenever they approach the next half stone? Seem to go through 5 pounds no problem and then spend a week or two (or even three!) going up and down before hitting the stone mark. Wondering is it psychological, I've never been skinny that I remember, we generally don't like change, so do we do...

Of course we did - :D

A woman after my own heart! Love theatre groups, but have dropped out of the whole scene when I was studying recently. I've friends who swear by the internet - apparently it's a numbers game, but it's good for getting your toe back in the water. Hoping for the old buses theory, you start going...

Ah WT, my heart goes out to you - know EXACTLY how you feel, am there, wearing that T-shirt. Starting the weight loss journey, thought all these feelings would have improved, but guess they just have to be dealt with. Not sure how exactly - but just going out and being gentle with ourselves...

I had my graduation on Saturday. My curls were blow-dried straight - but even so, my uncle walked past me. When he saw it was me, he told me he didn't know me, that I was looking really well.... put that together - male charm, eh?!!! I also had someone tell me how they could see the weight...

Yeah, but just think how small your bum and thighs would look in comparison!!! And you'd save a fortune in make-up because NOBODY, neither man nor woman, would ever look at your face again. God, I'm nearly selling this to myself...:flirt2:

That's what I thought - thank you xx

Know this has been done to death, but can anyone remind me what % fat content in extra lean mince for it to be considered free please?? Thanks xx

Yes- I've a stone and 10 1/2 pounds off me, still can't get into size 16 trousers or jeans, but 18s are mostly too big. Sickening, isn't it!!!

Loving the diary shrimpy, you're so inspirational and honest - must be the teacher thing! Nice to see the food ideas, I can be quite boring in my choices, so good to have some new recipes. But the bit I loved the most in this was you talking about how much the brain plays the old thoughts...

Yeah, I'm at that stage too - arse sticks out one side and boobs stick out the other - as I've said before, I feel like a blow-up doll ( ) ( ) ( ) Hourglass - yes, but I wish the sands of time would shift a bit more...

And yes, I've lowered the tone in yet another thread...

Oh ColJack- that's hilarious!!! All I could see on my iPhone was SW and boobs, your avatar and the quote "we men know everything about everything, don't you know!" had to read back to see what was the nugget of wisdom with my (filthy) mind racing!!

I've the DVD but only did it once, months ago! I know there's a huge thread on it- but it's really long!!! Just a quick question to seasoned Shredders, did it affect your weight loss? I'm worried that although it will tone ( I can still remember the pain vividly for a week afterwards), did...

Oh Fillymum - that's the best ever! I'm in stitches! A friend of mine is a maths teacher. She was doing probability. She said "If I put 10 red discs and 7 yellow discs in bag, what is the likelihood of pulling out a red dick?" You can imagine in a class of 14 year olds... As for me, I was...

I've posted about this friend of mine before, so sorry if you're reading it again. She's doing SW, but the menu version of it, as in, taking the bits that suit her and just eating what she wants the rest of the time. I've now lost more weight than her, even though hands up I've been bold...

I find the Wii really unreliable too - the scale-hopping thing is a head-wrecker! I'm trying to wean myself off it, not easy though!

Yeah,, it's kinda sad. Best one I ever heard was a guy saying that the manager of a nightclub had told him to ask me to leave. I was gobsmacked, saying I wasn't drunk and asking why. He stayed deadpan for about 5 mins, saying he didn't want any trouble, could I just go, etc. When I asked why, he...

Oh the boob starers are the worst! Was told by one last month that he could marry me for them alone and just be happy staring at them for the rest of his life. I told him they weren't meant to be stared at... And walked away!

I was stunned - just smiled and went on with the meeting. What could you say? Tried to take the compliment and pass no remarks!

Totally xx

Thanks KL - sounds a strange one, but I'd already lost 2 stone and went UP a cup size, so hopefully this means I'm not gonna end up like Jordan!! Woo-hoo!

Don't know what to say sweetheart, but couldn't not reply. Hugs to you hun xx{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Finally - I'VE LOST WEIGHT OFF MY BOOBS!!! YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!:bunnydance: Next question - how much did people lose before they saw it come off their asses and hips???? (Never happy, are we?)

That's interesting about the videos. Just looking at Davina looking fine in skinny skinny skinny jeans on the Million Pound Drop - wow, what a figure! If I could look like that:) We had a visiting C 'cos ours was on maternity leave. She ranted on about not going to the gym 'cos it puts on...

I had a meeting at work. I'd lost about 2 stone with SW the last time (I've kept it off too!)This woman was meant to talk to me, she walked past me twice. Then she came over and sat down. First words out of her mouth were "God, I really didn't think that was you. I just said that can't be her...

Lucky you - hope mine will disappear! Very quiet topic, must be all smooth goddesses on here!

Following on from the very popular SW and boobs thread, gonna post a thread on cellulite. Have really impacted cellulite on bum and thighs, don't expect it to go completely, but anyone have a really good reduction in it with losing weight? I think the stone and a half has reduced some if it, but...

Someone recommended the flexible counter. Think it was free. I set it up to count syns, HEs, water and exercise. Handy to keep track of things, motivational too.

Yeah, im Irish too, so couldn't get over the meaning of the name. There's a sign for you hun! Read your posts about your poor hubby and all that's going on, my heart was breaking for you both. It's obvious you really love each other. Hoping for some of that myself some day soon (you can see my...

There's two kinds of "experts": the ones who can't see how SW can work (which we prob all felt at some time) and the pick and mix SWers. I've a friend like that; still think she starves herself a bit and then goes and has lots of little treats, or has to eat taco chips 'cos there was "nothing...

Yeah, it's really motivating me. I've tried to post the healthy eating section - I've a few other parts too! My God Aisling, it's no wonder you feel down with all you've been through in the last while. It's stuff you've no control over, but we always seem to revert back to being down about...

Bit of "new age" stuff for ya! Did a vision board workshop on Sunday last - interesting stuff. Talking about envisioning your life as you want it. First thing I did was weight/body image/confidence. I kinda started changing things when I chose the name curvesncurls when I joined here, was...

I like the way you're thinking girl!!!

Having a quick search through Bravissimo site - very tempted to buy the black basque... but don't know if finances will allow!

5 pages and counting on boobs - if this was mainly a male forum, there'd be so much giving out about so much boob talk. Oh the double standards of it...

I bought the Leighton Denny crystal nail file, thought it would be rubbish, but it's been fab! Makes the nail waterproof at the tip -they've been so much stronger since. We must be all QVC heads on here...

Don't have contraception needs at the mo:sigh:, but one of these days :rolleyes::);) Yeah, might be just a change being more healthy, so we'll watch and see. xx

Nothing worse than an unexpected gain:wave_cry: I'm back on the wagon as of today, been really bold this last while, biscuits, chocolate and the like. I told myself that I'm just doing 100% today, see how I feel tomorrow, trying to move away from the idea that I can't have this and I can't have...

:wave_cry: Just wondering if any of you have found a change in your cycle through SW? I've nearly a stone and a half off, but the last two months have been really light, sort of start-stop cramping for the first day or two, and then one normal day and then over. TMI, sorry. Before I'd three to...

Might sound horrific to some people, but mine is a size 14. Haven't been there since I was in my early teens and think I'd have to saw off a hip bone if I tried to get into a 12. On that note, bought a size 16 dress today and it fits. All be it, a jersey dress, so stretchy, but still the...

I was wishing for this too - until a friend pointed out that I could get left with two golf balls in a pair of socks look... So I guess it's out with the collagen gel to try and make them more pert, but smaller - is that possible?

Love it Ellebear!!! Also adopted your pound a week thing, it feels great to be ahead of your expectations. I feel a single ladies song coming on...

Yeah, congrats xx It's a great feeling!

Mmmmmm.... apologies if that reads as a self-indulgent Oscar speech - it's just NEVER happened to me before:o

Following on from my recent whinging thread, trying to figure out how a guy could let me down so much, I decided to post something a bit more positive. Always struggled with body image, nice family hand-me-down in our place! But, despite taking the scenic route, I'm determined to get to that...

Yeah, I'd agree about Kim, she's on the front of this mag, she's got such a great body. JLo is in it too, she's got those fab dancer legs too. I so wanna be her when I grow up....:p

Big grá to you sweetheart. He's so lucky to have such a loving caring wife. Stay strong, remember he'll need you when he comes back. You're doing all you can hun. Mind yourself xxx

Ooh, just been thinking the same thing! I need to take weight off my belly, bum, boobs and thighs, but it's my legs and arms that are bothering me! Distraction anyone? My aunt has huge calves and I guess I got them too. My legs just feel very cellulitey and really bad skin tone, that lovely...

Wow - and you really do look incredible!!!

Big hugs to you and your babies.

Ah girls - I'm tearing up now for a different reason! You're all so good and kind. Guess I did kinda make the decision cos I wouldn't sleep with him, so he went elsewhere. If I had, we'd have been gone by the time she arrived. Sad way to live your life, both of them, but their choice. He...

More lovely words hexe - thanks. I'm a big believer in things happening for a reason. That's why I was so taken with bumping into him so much and feeling great about myself too. He's obviously a player, better off without him. I think I thought I'd moved passed losers like him, so that's why...

Love it Fillymum!! Gonna be my new mantra!

Yeah, logically I know it's a lucky escape. This might not have happened for weeks. Haven't really eaten since, except for a bar of chocolate and a piece of cake, so maybe it's turning me into someone who can't eat under stress! Just feel sick to my stomach and angry at myself for being such a...

Hi all. Apologies first of all for the really whingy post, but I'm in pieces today. SW going really well this time round, got my stone sticker and first ever SOTW this week. Met this guy about three weeks ago, we've been bumping into each other, he's been very flirty (overly so with...

Actually have a wee tear in my eye looking at them. WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWW! You're a real inspiration. Congrats xx

Posted a similar thread a few weeks ago. Bottom line - it depends completely on yourself. Rule of thumb seems to be, if you want it to come of a certain area, that's the last place it does come off. And it you don't want it to come off a certain area, then it comes off there first!!! Cruel...

Do you think you would like it if you're not a tea drinker? Like milky coffees, lattes, but never have been a tea drinker. But this seems to be the one tea to drink! Whaddya reckon?

I've a friend like this. She doesn't write down her syns, so it's 6 here, 2 there, another 5 later, but she never "uses all of her syns"... mmmmm.... She is a plan expert, but she doesn't know what Healthy extras are, so doesn't weigh them. She was having cornflakes for breakfast, told her that...

Cleaning out my wardrobes, bit down after a 2 1/2 pound gain this week. Not overly worried, jeans on this week instead of leggings and * week. Anyhows, clearing out summer clothes, and I've a bag load for the charity shop of clothes that ARE TOO BIG FOR ME!!! And I've a bag full of clothes that...

Yeah, here's one more hun, cos a girl can never have too many hugs. Good luck and thinking of you xx:grouphugg:

Ah thanks for the replies girlies. He did email on the day to say he couldn't make it. He asked me if I wanted to meet up tomorrow or Friday, but it didn't suit. So, left the ball in his court. Do you get used to the online dating? It can seem a bit strange, but do you need to be more...

Oooh, that is interesting H, cos I still have that taste, ESP after a nights sleep, feel totally dehydrated, like a cold would. Must look it up online. Thanks xx

10lbs a dress size???!!! I wish - at that rate I should be a 14 by this stage, not an 18. Agree that it just depends, I don't think I'd even look good at below a size 14(my goal) cos of my child-bearing hips:cry:, I think I'd look sick. But would be nice to have a little glimmer of size 16...

Oh yeah, and being even more bold - how many of you find that you're not 100% on plan, do you STS, go up or even lose? Does a bad week show up the week after?:confused:

Oh I feel your pain! I've been pretty bold the last few days, not loads of food, but bad choices. * week due, so I'm really depressed on and off and only want CHOC-O-LATE. Anyone any tips for dealing with the "oh what's the point, life is cr*p" feelings, mixed with bold cravings?

I lost 2 stone on the plan before. Was a 21 - 20s wouldn't fit, 22s were too loose, but I wore them. Found it ok to drop pounds, but hard to drop a dress size. Two stone off, I dropped to an 18. 11 pounds off, some size 18s still too small, some fine, some too loose. Mind you, SOd's flippin...

Oh God, I'm all teary-eyed with the posts! Between that and the post CP had on exercise, it's like someone's just painted a picture of how you can go from being the "big one" to healthy toned and energized. While it seems straightforward, the biggest journey really does seem to be in your head...

11 lbs off in a month - DE -LIGH- TED!!! Nearly a stone off, but all from my waist, none from my ass, which is where I want it off. Just wondering, how much did people lose before they went down a dress size? Oh, and as a by the way, next week is * week, what's the average gain you ladies...

Ah gee, thanks for that. I don't intend to email him - I'd be a stubborn so-and-so!!! But then, I've friends who are more, let's just say, pro-active about things and they all seem to have a man! Thanks for the replies ladies - I don't think my poor little mind and slightly less little body...

No, no news yet Fillymum. I met him on the Internet dating site:o... Decided I needed to stop hiding behind my weight and get on with meeting people (for people, read men):rolleyes:. Anyways, he got the impression that I head out in his town quite regularly and I thought he might come up and...

Ok, first date coming up soon. Like what I've seen so far, so afraid if that I'm gonna clam up! Like a 15 year old deep down:wave_cry: cos can talk away to other people. Any tips for keeping the small talk going and not sounding like I'm either very nervous or interviewing him...

Thanks for all the replies girls, I can only imagine that this is what pregnancy feels like! Think it could be just detoxing, I've got that metallicy taste in my mouth too. Gonna up the water intake and try to imagine it as all the toxins from 15 years of biscuits and cakes leaving my...

You have been warned! Doing really well since starting back two weeks ago - 9lbs off. But feeling really bloated and as if my intestines are burning or inflammed. Not constipated or anything, but feeling uncomfortable, cramping and absolutely huge. The second week I was having alot of...

We've this in our group too. It was starting to annoy me. I was thinking could you be out of the running for sotw the week after winning it? I know you shouldn't be penalised for doing well, but we (some of us anyway) are simple creatures! A little extra pat on the back never did any harm...

Enjoying being back on plan. Out and had a few drinks last night. (Waiting for the backlash but...) saved a few syns the last few days to cover the syns. Anyhow, the point of the post is - for target members or big losers(in the nicest possible way!!), do you still use all of your syns or have...

Just back from my second weigh in (on try no. 7 approx.)! I have 9 pounds off in two weeks and I can't believe it. I've lurked here for about a year, playing at it, asking questions and basically putting off the plan til....whenever. So, although it sounds like an Oscar speech, thanks for the...

Great thread! N1ck1 - can you tell me a little more about the Callanetics please? I have the really old video, bought it off amazon, but have never actually used it.:ashamed0005: Think I started it, but felt like I wasn't really doing anything. Is it a slow burner? Toning is def the way I want...

Wow - you look amazing. Fab curvy figure! Go you!!

Thanks!

Apologies if this is somewhere obvious - I had a search but can't find it. WW jam - syns?? Please....:)

LOVE IT!!

See that pig flying overhead there... no, over there... I can't cook to save my life, unless you count microwaving as a cooking skill, it's been one of my downfalls on the plan. Eating the same old same old and getting fed up. So I've been reading through your recipes for weeks. Back on plan...

Yeah, I didn't see it either, sorry for the rant. Colleen just really annoyed me this last while.

Apologies to any of her fans, but if it was Colleen, I have to say she just sickens me. When she had weight on, it was all about the sexy larger woman. Then she lost it, it was all about how great she felt and looked, and how much her sex life had improved. She slagged Fern Britton something...

makeupgeek.com is fab, videos and sample looks, products and loads of tips!!!

So, after talking and planning and putting off(!!!) SW for months, I've been on plan for 3 days and i have to say they've been just lovely! I can't believe how laid back I am. Normally, I'm fretting over syns, thinking how deprived I am (I know you can eat loads, but sugar was my problem). I've...

Thanks Funcurls - headed to argos today and now the proud owner of an actifry. Chips were gorgeous, but the best bit was the washing up afterwards, or should I say the lack of!!! Cheers Missus x

:sick0019: Back on the SW wagon - lunch packed. Porridge ready, fruit and yoghurt ready for break. And..... A store of charcoal capsules to soak up that lovely badge of honour that all SWers have - a pained face for a few seconds, followed by a quick dash away and a whiff of ... let's just call...

Great reply! Bite my lip - doesn't come easy to me, still it'll give me something to do when I'm trying to ignore a craving!!!

Yeah, I guess she's just not there yet. Thanks for the replies xx

Following on from the thread about parents, I'm not 19 (ahem) but am back living at home for various reasons. My family are all for losing weight, we need it. Anyhow, I've just finished my last vanilla cappuchino sachet, don't really need anymore, so no need to syn them. We're all supposed to be...

I thought it was on the news here in Ireland that Implanon had been recalled here and in the UK cos of a fault - don't panic, but something like 200 women in something like 50,000 got pregnant, so women have been told to check with the doctor. Hope that helps x

Yeah a friend of mine, fitness guy, told me that it has lots of the benefits of the treadmill, but none of the jarring and hurting of the knees and joints. Yay!!

Wow - that's really wonderful. x

I struggled with breakfast too. Now I make up pudding rice and add a yoghurt and some fruit to make it a free breakfast. Took a bit of getting used to, but does fill you up. HTH

Yeah me too - easy done, think you're being angelic but you're not!

Thanks ladies - I knew this was the place to come!!

Hi gang, Hope the weight loss is going well. Quick question about mince, as you may have guessed! When it says extra lean, what kinds can you buy? Blushing as I ask something so simple. It's just I can see lean mince and my mum says that round mince is lean mince, but I saw a thread saying extra...

I lost two stone on SW - a few years ago now, but have kept it off. Lost four inches off my back and went UP a bloody cup size. (know it's not as simple as that...) When I finally got back the power of speech, I told the woman measuring me that I'm just destined for my cup to runneth over... If...

Oh some people... Only open their mouths to let them change their feet.:rolleyes: You socked it to her though:cool:

Wow - the power of a pound a week. We dismiss it so easily, but it's like chipping the weight away bit by bit. Beautiful post Funcurls - you go girl!!!

That would be the one in the recipe section I suppose... Duh:o

FAB thread - my SW falldown is always eating the same things and being totally fed up after two or three weeks. Be keeping an eye on this for inspiration!!! Keep it coming. Oh and by the way, have you got a recipe for the syn-free onion chutney please?

Yeah it's a funny one, the mother-daughter thing - the way they can say TONS with just a short pause before the comments. People don't like change, even when they really love us. Guess it's just a reaction to that. She wants you to be happy, but is afraid that she won't recognise you or that...