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Thank you Ladyfelsham, it's good to be back on track

I started this journey in 2010 but unfortunately, life got in the way :( But things have now changed and this time I'm determined to keep on track. I've got a long adventure ahead of me on this road to a healthy & flexible body, but I'm looking forward to the future and feeling determined...

Lost for words, thinking of you!

Hello Ladies, hope everyone is doing well! R :)

they are so cute!!! I had one just like the dark one (Percy?) when I was at boarding school, he was such a mischievous delight and helped to keep my sanity as a child. :)

Good on you, we have two rescue lurchers and they are so sweet and gentle. They were in such a mess when we first took them home but now are healthy (can no longer see the bones in their spine and tails) and all their fur has grown back. Even after all they have been through they are so...

Very true my friend. :crazy: Hows the running going? You were doing so well last time we chatted that I felt quite guilty about being so lazy! I now walk the dogs three to four times a day (depending on work) much to their delight :chores016:

WOW!! I'm the same height as you and your at my target weight. OMG you look awesome!!! Watch you don't lose too much more as you look fantastic at this weight! :happy096: :talk017:

Hello Ladies, I'm back!! so sorry I went missing but had a few personal things going on and needed to get my head sorted out. I'm still as mad as a hatter but as sane as i will ever be!! :eek: Haven't had time to read the thread but hope your all healthy and happy! Ash sorry I haven't...

Hello Ladies, I’m so sorry I have been missing for so long but I have been through a tough few months and my reaction when emotionally overwhelmed is to keep to myself until I get my head around what’s going on around me. I have been “very” bad and comfort eaten my way back to sanity so no...

Hi Nee, welcome home. So glad you had fun with you friends and family. Don't worry about food & drink at the weekend, we all need a break and it looks like all of us have been taking a well earned break this week so we can all get back on track next week with a vengeance. How is the room...

Well done babes, I have been soooooo bad. Have come to the conclusion that I am easily led as I am so disciplined when my o/h is offshore but as soon as he gets home I go off and eat what he has. We are still fairly good (no high fats etc) but no way as good as I should have been. We went to...

Hi Auburn, I was a hostie for 17 years (way back in my youth!!) and can let you know that 'all' types of people board an aircraft and all are made to feel welcome. We went to Thailand a few years ago when I was size 24. The seat was tight but I managed okay on a long haul flight and had...

Happy Birthday Irene, sound like you had a great day!! :D

Good luck, keep us posted on how you are doing? and if you have any off days think of how you will feel at Christmas with a 100lbs loss :wee: :D

STUNNING!!!! you should have this as your profile pic!! :party0011::party0011::party0011::party0011:

Oh! Hanz you are stunning, you look so young and happy! Well done on your losses, all that hard work running around the football pitch has certainly paid off! :D

Well done Hun!!! Can't wait to see your pics :D

Having probs with broadband again!! Hope you all well, I see a few of us are taking a break this week from the scales. Hubby is home again and I have to admit I have been a bit bad but have promised myself I will get back on track on Monday. To answer a few questions about the a Tarot...

Colly this is Gorgeous, you have to post a picture of you in it!!

Before going for weight loss surgery which you cant undo try a vlcd, once you are in ketosis you don't get hungry so I't quite easy to stick to it. Also if you do decide to go off plan for a while you (birthdays etc) you can easily get back on and you don't have all the nasty medical stuff to...

Kellie from what I have seen men don't put an x on a message without thinking of the implications so looks like he also likes you VERY much. So go for it and have fun!! :candledinner:

I agree it is tough if you don't have anyone who understands and I love that you can ask all sorts of dumb questions on this site about weight (and normal life) and there is always someone on here who can answer you, so you have no need to stress about your weight loss or to go off track. :)

Yes Nee it is working from home which is great as I can be here when my OH is onshore. I have decided to work mostly nights as I'm a natural night owl which means we will have every afternoon off and early evening together. At last things seem to be starting to working out. :D Judith I had...

Well done Meltdown your doing FAB!!

Yay!! I got the job, I am now an official Tarot Reader, still have some admin stuff to do but should be working tomorrow night. :D

Nee I've sent you a PM

Hanz, Enjoy your film what are you going to see? I trust your boss is going to compensate you for your war wounds, a nice little spa day would be good to make up for the trauma they caused you. Nee, you are not a bad person! These things happen and she needs to go to a forever home where she...

Oh Nee, I feel for you honey, pets are part of the family and the thought of losing any is unbearable. We may have to re-home some of the cats but I will live in the caravan before letting our dogs go. I know you will have tried everything already, but is there no one that can look after her...

Hanz are you okay?? I would be mortified if my dogs did this!! Sounds like it was warning you and that it thought it was protecting something (or someone) or it would have drawn blood. It's a good job it knew you and that you are not a real threat!! but the owner should have had them under...

Hello Peeps!! Hanz I love that you are so active, I don't have a clue about footie the only sport I ever watch is rugby & the F1. Have fun with your new man, if you trust him and like his company then just relax and enjoy yourself hanging out can be great fun and you get to know so much about...

:asskick: That's for the pizza Colly (bad girl!!!). I have to admit that when my teeth get a bit dull (drink a lot of black coffee) I just use bicarbonate of soda on my toothbrush for a few days (after normal brushing) and they seem to come up quite nicely. :brushing teeth: Yay!!! :wee: Hit...

Remember that men have as many (if not more) insecurities than we do. I had the same probs when I met my OH so I got a friend to give him my business card and then left it up to him to make a move. Turns out he thought I was out of his league :confused: and was scared I would laugh at him:8855...

What she said ^ :) Colly great post! :0clapper: Nee get a grip!! :copon: We can all see by your profile pic you are gorgeous!! :553: Colly I'm hurt, how can you giggle at my prospective (new) career :rolleyes: :8855:

The dress is Fab! and you will look stunning, but don't outshine the bride!! :love047: The good new!! May have a job reading the Tarot cards for a phone company (will find out on Monday after a few test readings :vibes:). If this works out it may be the answer to some of our problems as I...

The dress is geourgeous have fun accesorising :D

Thanks Hun, if you ever need to chat let me know.

Kellie I still can't get my head around how far you run!! :eek: It takes me all my time to walk the dogs (and I love walking!!). I can understand your clothes being looser on you as you will be getting toned and building muscle (hence no movement on the scales) but I bet you body is changing...

Thanks Ladies, I am a 'very' positive person so have put it all down to Karma from a previous life and am trying to learn the lessons I have been sent here to figure out? Colly, not sure where we will go depends on where we can rent with our dogs and cats but looking at ASPC website it looks...

Colly I've sent you a PM. Rx

Hanz thats a hard job and you will def not have to go to a gym after that, have fun at the events you have planned as life is short and with all the footie you are playing your sure to stay on top of things. :bliss: Hiya Kellie hows the PF has your foot settled down yet? You asked a while ago...

Well done Brainsprain your on a roll :superwoman: Collie love the dress you are going to look fab for Christmas Hols :wee:

I worked out what I should have been eating when I was piling on the weight. It's no wonder I go into such a bad state but with this info I can make sure it won't happen again and I have already worked out what I will need to maintain once I get to goal and have put it in my signature so I can't...

Ooooh! I like that!! I have never seen this site before so have added it to my bookmarks as it looks to have some nice stuff. Bet you will look cute in the pink! :)

Hello Everyone I found this thread in the maintenance section from Poppypoo. Its worth checking out as it tells you how many cals we each need to lose weight or maintain. R x http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/ http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/harris-benedict-equation/...

Hello Everyone I found this thread in the maintenance section from Poppypoo. Its worth checking out as it tells you how many cals we each need to lose weight or maintain. R x BMR Calculator Harris Benedict Equation...

Princess hope your feeling better? Laura well done you are putting me to shame this month! Slimmer welcome to our group good luck for tomorrow. Collie what colour is your coat? have fun at the gym. I'm so glad the water has gone it was so bad this time that I could not bend my fingers without...

Poppy, Thanks for this great info it is going to be sooo much help. I have already worked out where I have been going wrong and what my daily goal cals should be. R x :thankyou:

Well done Lemonpillows (love your name) a stone is an awsome loss and I know you 'will' keep it up with all the support you get on here.

Thanks for the congratulations I really appreciate it. It has been a tough slog and dosen't appear to be getting any easier. I was doing great this week until I got some more bad news about a job so cooked a huge pan of brown rice and spices as I needed to comfort eat. I feel better now and know...

Hey I was just updating my ticker etc and noticed that I have lost 4 Stone!!! Okay so it has take me since 2008 but heck I am so happy tonight. :D :thankyou: all for helping me get here!!

Looks like my broadband is working again (hope it is still working in the morning) I just posted this on the other thread, and am away to bed so will catch up with you all tomorrow. Well after putting on 10lbs of water :faint2: and 4lbs of fat during my totm, holiday and birthday treats I...

Well after putting on 10lbs of water :faint2: and 4lbs of fat during my totm, holiday and birthday treats I have been good for the last week and lost 5lbs (plus the water). But in reality it means I have only lost 1lb in three weeks as 4lbs were due to stupidity (but fun). I have learned a...

Deep breathes Babes you can do this, life will be easier once we lose more weight. It's tiring lugging all this lard about and just think of the eye candy you will see at the gym :rolleyes:

Sharkbait STS is better than putting on so be proud of your achievement totm can be tricky to get though with out putting any weight on, so well done :0clapper: Well done Meltdown enjoy your treat. :talk017: Colly after some of your posts I can well believe that your a bit of a dropout...

Hi everyone, our BT homehub has died on me so I can't get online. Not sure when it will be fixed but until then I won't be posting as typing on my phone is doing my head in. I will try to keep up with what you are all doing but my phone signal is not great at home. Sorry to go missing again but...

Well done on the 2lbs loss, it does feel good when you see good results. :) Well Colly how did you get on at the gym :whacky068:, and did you leave the young men alone or are they rushing off to Queen St this morning to ask for protection :479:

Thanks for the invite Hun but it would take me about an hour to get to there but have fun, and please leave the nice young men in the gym alone :character00116: or you will get a reputation!! :sign0163::gimi:

:busted: But it was worth a try :D

Hi Polly, I understand where you are coming from and with the help and support form the people on this site you can and will lose the weight in a healthy way and manage to have a laugh along the way. Join a group (or two) so you get to know a few people really well that way your support...

Me say filthy things perish the thought :eek:, I'm a lady I'll have you know. :rolleyes: I just have an over active imagination :innocent0001: and am easily led by naughty people like you :D

Is that the new Nuffield one in Justice Mill Lane? Can you let me know how it is. I doubt I will join as I live out in the sticks but am interested to know how it is. I was quite good did have meals out and a birthday cake but nothing completely out of order (except one white pudding supper...

Hi Collie, so glad you Gran is getting better it will take a lot of stress off of you. It took me 5 days to come back as I was hoping to lose some of the water but it kept adding on so goodness knows what i will be on Monday. My body is going thought all sorts of things (age) and I can't...

I'm Back!!!! Sorry to have been missing for so long but once we came home I was sulking as I have put on 14lbs. I know a some of it is water retention (due to the time of the month) and can't remember the last time my hands, feet etc were so swollen with water (yuk!!) so I don't know how to...

Hi everyone I'm back and in shame I have put on a huge amount of weight (14lbs) :eek: but on the bright side I did enjoy my birthday cake, lovely dinners, wine, Champagne etc but am feeling annoyed with myself. :sigh: We did do a lot of walking so I notice my legs are in better shape but will...

Well done Brain :talk017:

Good move Colly taking your mind off the situation for a while will give you a bit of normality back. I love the idea of saving £1000 and you will reach target well before you next birthday. I have more to lose than you and our birthdays are both in July so if we work together we can make sure...

Heading off in the caravan tomorrow for my birthday break, so probably wont be on-line for a while as I'm not sure if I will be able to connect, so if you don't hear from me have a great week :) R xxx

Hi everyone, we have two wonderful rescue Lurchers, they are the kindest, most beautiful dogs I have every had the honour of looking after.

Thanks Kwakers, good luck in your weight loss journey and remember to make it fun!!:D:D

Big hugs hun!! :grouphugg:

Hi Hanz, I love that we are all doing this together. I also love a challenge so it will be fun to see how well we both do over the next few weeks. :D

Hiya Colly, I understand where your coming from as I got in this state due to comfort eating when Dad and Nana passed and then Mum becoming ill and looking after her (for 9 years). All I can say is food is better than drink or drugs but if you do turn to food "eat healthy food". I needed to...

Colly how you doing today??

Woo Hoo!!!! Hanz well done, we are soooo proud of you!!! :talk017:

Laura well done your doing great! :D

Welcome to our new folk! :) Colly I'm so sorry to hear your news :cry: Hunny take good care of yourself (and family) we will be to support you if you want us, we will be thinking of you. :hug99:

Colly the recipes I use are based on veg and rice and any type of meat I just vary the kind of spice so it's ether, british, chinese, italian, curry, thai. Every meal comes out differently and not always as planned but so far they have all been edible. I use all type of veg from butternut...

Sorry Colly I misread it, (Hubby came home today so my mind is on other things :love:) Thanks for the brilliant idea we use it all the time but did not think to take it with us :doh: I can take the smaller one that we have. Manyie most of the stuff I do is vegetarian, but if we do fancy meat...

Definitely get one we use ours quite a lot, it's great I chuck everything in the night before and leave it in the fridge overnight. Then switch in on in the morning on my way out the door (easy!!!!) and come home to a wonderful smell and lovely hot food.

Woo Hoo!!! -5lbs this week :talk017:

Well done Maynie not far to go now!! :D Woo Hoo!! I lost another 5lb this week. :D Will have to try to be good for the next 2 weeks as we are away in the caravan for 10 days plus b'day time. It's going to be tough to keep this up when my mind is in holiday mode. :)

Hiya Slim, Yup! it can be plateau at any size. If you see my stats I sometimes go for weeks STS and then it drops of for no reason :confused: I'm not sure I will ever figure out how my body works but keep your faith in what you are doing. With your healthy eating and calorie counting it will...

So much for nice weather it looks and feels like a November day outside (high winds and lots of rain) I feel sorry for my friend J, she is jogging/walking in the race of life event today but to be honest I would not be surprised if they call it off due to the bad weather!! :(

I know the feeling I went to a hen doo recently and thought I looked good. OMG!! when I saw the pics I just about had a heart attack!! :faint2: Surely that isn't me I thought? but those are the clothes I was wearing so who is that person wearing my clothes :confused: and why do they look like...

Hiya, the DR wanted me to have an MRI and I had the same felling you did, will I fit, what if I get stuck!! all that stuff went through me head but I had to get it done as I needed to know what was going on inside me. Well I needn't have worried, when you get there they weigh you and check...

Nee I'm not sure how many cal as it depends on how much rice you use, but to be honest when I'm feeling like that I'm past caring about counting cals and just need to eat!! :eatdrink023: :sigh: As I love curry I looked for something that was spicy, low in fat and high in fibre and that's how...

Hiya Colly, How did your birthday night-out go, looks like you had fun?? :party0016::party0048::party0049::party0038:

Thanks Hanz, I love having you guy's as my cheerleaders, with all you lovely ladies behind me how can I fail? :talk017: Hi Nee we missed you! Now about that 7lb weight gain!! put it behind you and move forward we all need times to chill. But as you are going through so much just now you need to...

Hiya and welcome, your in the best place if your looking for support. On here we talk about anything and everything and the advice and support you get is the best I have ever found. Have a look around and join a group (to support and be supported). Have fun. :D

oooohhh!! can't wait I love it when people get new things that make them smile, and by the way you don't have to wait until the end of 2011 to be, gorgeous you already are! :D

So you do cleaning and electronics as well as serious butt-kicking, Kellie you are a lady to be reckoned with. I do hope she's going to hook you up with a mate of his or at least give you a treat of some kind? :) I love the idea but I'm not sure I could walk the dogs in a plastic bag!! With...

Wow!! you are definitely on the right track. There's no need to be embarrassed on here as we are all in the same boat and support each other without judgement but with humour and advice (if you want it). Have a look around the site and you will see for yourself how much we have all struggled but...

That's a great goal to work for. Have fun on here and remember to jump in and post your views, not just read them all or we will never got to know you :D

Hiya Eeyore (love your user name), I have not heard of that diet but I'm sure others on here will have, you've joined a great site if it's support and motivation your looking for. Have a look around and jump in and start talking to people, you will find a group you fit with and will have all the...

Spoil sport (stamps feet) :busted: Will you show us a piccy of you in your new dress?? :D

Hiya Wasted that's amazing you should be VERY proud of yourself. I need to measure myself again this month as I haven't done it for a while. Plus we don't want you to disappear completely just get to where you are happy with your weight. :D Thanks Colly, and your not taking me down, I like to...

Thanks for your support Ladies have to admit I was so scared at what the Dr would say but she was really nice :)

Well I did it. I actually had the courage and turned up for my medical but was so worked up had an upset tum in the morning :sick0019: Well after 2 hours of having my hearing, lung capacity, eyesight, blood pressure, heart etc tested the good new is I'm healthy. The bad news is my BMI is too...

Whatever do you mean Colly:confused: I am a clean living lady! my previous post have clearly shown you that :8855:

Sorry Colly i promise not to corrupt you again :rolleyes: Hiya Kellie we are going away for 10 days (heaven) the caravan site in right next to the beach and we are also very close to the Caringorm Mountains so looking forward to long walks :chores016: and romantic meals. :candledinner...

Hey Hanz we are the same! I hit the -50lbs on Monday, it will be fun to it again by Christmas. Can't wait to see Santas face when he sees what a good girl I have been :D

HI Ladies, I'm trying to get mind out of the gutter but Northsound One is having a live chat about sex, how long it should last, the Karma Sutra and what sexual things you do on hoilday you would not do at home??? Colly (all is lost) I think it's the whole of Scotland not just the air in...

Well done Soccermom that's how to do it! :D Colly enjoy your quiet night without your O/H, I take it you are saving your energy for this weekend? ;) Us Cancarians are known for enjoying a good party!! :party0016::party0048::party0049:

Ohhhh!! Sounds like plan (become a famous writer) then I won't need to become a Madam!! :character00148: I think I was born with my mind in the gutter have worked with mainly men all my life and I think it has rubbed off. :rolleyes: Kellie I also have PF and find that crocs are the best...

Hiya Colly, if you don't mind I will join you on this thread as it's more in keeping with my goals and as the other one finishes soon I was already looking around for another challenge, so thanks for saving me time :D Should we ask the others to join us on here or are you happy to post on...

Thanks for the request Colly and Yup! There is something to said for having carpets!! ;) Have to admit I have also loved this conversation the three of us are either quite mad or nope forget that we are all definitely mad!! :whistle: Well yesterday I bit the bullet and booked an appointment...

WOW!!! Colly you better watch you don't slide off his back or off the bed :8855:

Thanks for the laugh Ladies I'm off to bed as I'm up early tomorrow R x :4635:

OMG!!! that's an image I will be laughing about for a while, if I did that to my Hubby he would never walk again!! :eek: But then again I can't even wear stockings nowadays as I would look like a freak :sigh: but definitely something to think about after I've lost another stone! :D Kellie I...

Yippee!! these are my two favourite pastimes. :talk017: Wow Jim your losses are amazing!! :king2:

Let us know how you get on at the Dr's. :)

Are you going to be practising this weekend!! :dooney: :D

Not been to Cuba, have fun and enjoy every minute of it your a lucky lady!! :D

Collie I LOVE your reply to Kellie on the 'shout section' it's hysterical. :8855: Kellie your going to get a reputation but if you want a Madam to keep track of 'ALL' your appointments let me know. ;);););) You guys are so much fun :D I love this site because of you :D:D:D:D:D:D

Woo Hoo!!! that's what I like to hear 'PARTY TIME" :party0016:have 'FUN' :party0049::party0048:

Hi Joyce, Irene is right about you talking to your Dr again or just ask them to refer you to the practice dietician. Other than that have a look around this site and whatever diet (healthy eating plan) you chose you will get the support you need to keep on track (we talk about anything and...

Happy Birthday Colly, have a great day and if you go off track no probs as we can help you back on next week. :party0016::birthday:

Kellie it seems that the less weight a person has to lose the harder it gets. A 1lb loss is a great loss for your weight where I need to lose at least 5lbs before I notice it. Just remember that as long as it's a loss it's good no matter what the number!!! Keep smiling :D

When you find it can you let me know where it is!! :thankyou:

Your so right Hanz. Food IS the ONLY thing I have control of just now (never thought I would be able to say that hee hee :D)

Judith have a 'GREAT' time we will be thinking of you. Your Son will be fine. I know he can me a little monster :479: when it comes to his studies but with all the other stuff you have told us about him he obviously loves you lots and will miss you as well, and if he doesn't get up until...

There both good fun and only take minutes to use so on long workout sessions

It's a small gyroscope (fist size) that is inside a case you get it going and try to hold on to it while you keep it moving. It's tough at first as there's a knack to keeping it spinning and from what i have read a lot of body builders are now using them to tone there arms and shoulders. It's...

Kellie that sounds amazing, I would love to see whales shame there are no polar bears they are such majestic creatures. Yup my Hubby is away for a couple of weeks I find it easy to be good when he is away but so tough to be good when he is at home (he is such a good cook!) we had a chat this...

Did you see my post about the Power Ball and LegMaster Power?

That's better now you can see how you are progressing. I love the fact it works out my BMI & % lost as those are the two things I tend to look at.

Hi Libby, I have a max of 800 cals and 80 carb per day. I'ts working for me but do your research and pick the right one for you. Low carb & VLC seem to both work by putting your body into ketosis which is great as you don't get hungry but you do have to drink a lot of water every day. I track...

Lighting if you want you can go to your user CP section and fill in your weight/height details it works out what you have lost, have to lose, % lost, BMI etc. I find I check mine a lot as it helps me stay on track especially on weeks when I STS. I can see how far I have come so it help keep me...

Well done!! :king2: we are getting good at this :D

Just did my weigh in I lost 6lbs this week :D:D:D:D:D:D

Hiya, The more you post the more privileges you get so after 20 & 50 posts you get more signature space etc. Therefore we have to have made x number of posts, But I'm not sure how many is needed for an upgrade to PM's. If you are trying to tone up I did a post in fitness about the power ball...

Monday weigh in - I lost 6lbs :D:D:D:D:D:D So where is everyone??? hope you all enjoying the nice weather we are having!!

Sorry don't have MSN but am happy to chat on here if you want? once we both qualify for PM's it will be easier.

Hiya, I found the original thread it's in the WeMitts section, have fun on the Wii. :D

From my face neck and boobs but for some reason this week I really notice a difference in my feet and hands :confused:

Hi Lightning, Someone posted this article it's really good but I cant find the original thread. But have a search for it as there are some good comments on it I think it has the same name as this article "the myth of loose skin" The Myth of Loose Skin

WOO HOO!!! :winner: Well done you must be soooooo proud!! Keep it up and enjoy the freedom your new found confidence is giving you!! :cool:

Travel lodges are always good, but check to see if any of the hotels near the airport have any deals on as the airport is not far from the city so it would be close enough for taxi or bus or you could try a B&B. Edinburgh is a Tourist city so most places are up to code but check for reviews on...

Well after trying most exercises (and failing!!) I have eventually found two bits of equipment that are helping to shape my arms and inner thighs. The power ball has a gyroscope in it so you have to hold on to it as it spins, and boy do I feel it work my arms. After one week I feel a difference...

Hiya Judith, Have a great time at your BBQ hope the weather if fabby for you. I understand the need to over feed your guests as I do the same but in reality everyone is really there for enjoy your company (and some food & drink) and If they want tapas just make the portions smaller it will go...

For myself, I want to look good in a swimming costume and to feel fit again.:D And I want to be able to buy stylish clothes from (any) high street shop not just buy what fits!! :cool:

Thanks Hanz, yes having a good sense of humour nowadays is a lifesaver, it's the only thing keeping me sane. :beam:

Thanks Judith. We would love to stay here as we have been here for 12 years and built it back to it's former glory (it was a wreck when we moved in). But what is meant to be will be, and we can always start again, but I will miss my garden. :cry: It looked like a field when we moved in and...

Lets do it together :grouphugg:

Opps!! better stop posting here until someone else comes along :wave_cry:. See you on the 4 stone challenge :D

That is a true sign of love, to put your own feelings to one side for that of another is priceless!! Is there anyone else on this thread we seem to be the only two on here? Hope we have not scared them all away!!!

Judith starting you holiday a week early sounds like a great idea have a great time at you BBQ and we can all help you back on track when you are ready, but for now enjoy yourself you know what they say "a little of what you fancy does you good". As for the fire, :eek: WTF!! nothing was done...

I'm so sorry, I know it must have been a very hard decision to make. I don't know what I would do if anything happened to ours we don't have kids so our animals our our family.

All our animals are rescues we have two dogs (from the shelter at the beach) and for some reason people started to dump cats in our area so at one point we had ten but we got them all spayed and neutered and found new homes for five of them and kept the most traumatised so now we have 5 rather...

Hi Hanz, I have a buddy that lives in Torquay and he also says jobs are hard to find. I think it is the same where ever we live as up here in Scotland it's just as bad. Your right to keep applying the right job is there for you and the kids will love you :D (what do you teach?).

God love her, I soooo know where she is coming from. It's just as well Mr Thatcher was not in the same room as her!! :busted:

Brilliant!!!

My dogs & cats lie on the sofa & seats when I use the wii (think I scare them) so if need a rest I have to perch on the arm rest, and yes my animals are spoilt rotten!! :doggy::doggy::kitty::kitty::kitty::kitty::kitty:

I always felt I had to dress up to go there and never felt relaxed. It's far better being at home and I live out in the sticks so at least I can go out for a walk in the fresh air with the dogs which doesn't cost a thing.

We have two rescue dogs and at first they did not know what to do around food so i did some research and now the food goes down, then they have to sit (for a few seconds) then I clap my hands and they eat. If they show no interest in it after 10 mins I lift it. This way they know who the...

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Are you in Aberdeen as well? I used to go to David Lloyds as it was close to my Mum but it was wayyyyy to expensive and too far for me to drive once Mum moved out of Ruthriestone. I now stay at home to work out, I just replied to you on the Xmas challenge about it.

I'm the same and I love it. I don't have to dress up and can make a fool of myself with only the dogs and cats as witnesses my stupidity, I can take a break when I want and don't have to share a changing room and best of all I can fall on to the bed after a work out if I have done too much...

Of course you deserve it so enjoy it!!! :winner: There are times we are 100% good and the scales STS or times when we think we have slipped and we drop lbs we did not expect. :eek: Your working hard and it's working so keep it up your doing a great job!!! :bliss:

Having tried every diet known to mankind i am now calorie counting, its easy if I'm organised and it's cheap. On days when I'm overwhelmed and can't cope with anything instead of going off track I have complan or slimfast as it helps not having to think about calories on bad days. Good luck...

Well done!!!! bet that feels good!!! :talk017: Thanks. I'm seeing her on Monday first thing so guess I wont get much sleep over the weekend :(

Well done on the spinning, I tried it once and just about killed myself! Think I will wait until I lose more weight before I go down that route again. Your red days sound a lot like my diet but I'm doing my own thing. I see we both have the same goal so once you get there let me know how it...

Hanz, sorry to hear about the job. It's tough out there just now, jobs are hard to find and when you do find one (like I have) you find your are not fit enough to pass the requirements to do the flipping job (sitting at a desk!!!!) because of it's location. :doh: Keep going!! we will both get...

Good luck to all of you, this is a great site and together you can do this and have a laugh with supportive like minded people. :grouphugg:

I love the juddering idea and as for crispy cream I have never had one but just think of on them stuck to your tum, bum and thighs :eek: and that should help you keep well clear of them. I have also joined the lose 8 stone by Christmas thread. I had a phone call today about a GREAT job...

Count me in!!! I have a lot to lose (job, health etc) if I don't shift this weight fast. I have been doing my own thing for a while now but about 8 weeks ago realised that I can do this, but I have to be more proactive so that I lose every week, we go away in our caravan quite a lot and I tend...

Wow!! I don't know where to start you guys have been up to soooooo much since I have been away. :girlpower: Apologies is I miss any one out but here goes. Well done to everyone who lost weight, keep the faith to those who STS or gained we 'WILL' all get to our targets but sometimes our...

Hi Everyone, Hey Karma! Great to meet someone from up here, shame we both have to put up with this awful weather. :badmood: Well today is my weigh in day and having weighed myself twice (as I did not believe the scales) :confused: So I'm saying I have not lost a thing this week. The...

I'm confused are there two threads for this challenge? :confused:

Thanks for the tip Kellie I will try it with this post. :gen147: Yay! it worked :character00180: can you tell I like these things?? :eek: I am soooooo impressed with you. I can't walk a mile let alone run 10k (I'm doing a little happy dance for you :party0011::wee:) and yes I am also crazy...

No need to feel guilty about a little slip we all have them from time to time. and to be honest I think in a way they are good for us as it reenforces us on what we want to achieve. When we go for a curry (I could live on it every day) I now keep away from the sauces and have Tandoori or Tikka...

Thanks Sonya I LOVE!!!! your pictures she is adorable! So far so good I have joined two groups and am loving the site. Thanks again for links, advice and support I'm looking forward to good losses this time! Sonya I just tried that link and it said the page no longer exists?

Well we have another flipping thunderstorm overhead and I think the phone line has been hit again!!! The poor BT man was here all last week fixing the last lighting strike we had. When the weather is wet and miserable like this all I want to do I curl up and eat?? I've had so many cups of tea to...

I like the sound of a Christmas challenge I'm already in a challenge to lose 4 stone and I know that we will extend it once we finish as a few of us are in this for the long haul, but I understand what you mean Sammy I want to look good for December/January so another challenge will help keep me...

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I love a cup of strong black fresh brewed coffee, I don't drink it all the time as I can't sleep if I drink too many so nowadays I save it for a treat, and have maybe 2 a week.

I know what you mean, just to be able to go for a walk without pain, not panic if I will fit in a seat, be happy to have pictures taken of me, not stand out in a crowd because of my size and especially not to be judged buy others who have never had a weight problem and don't know how cruel they...

Hi Nee what type of dogs do you have mine are Lurchers. I know how annoying a slow download can be I almost lose the will to live as I have become so reliant on the internet. Also have you tired putting the yoghurt in the freezer a little while before you need it that way it's not totally frozen...

Judith if you want I can show you how to do a time line (it is really easy). It will work for your son but has better results if the person doing it has NLP experience, and who knows he may even enjoy it. Have a think about it (maybe ask your son) and let me know, take care.

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We live in the country so it's birds chirping, lambs in the field, the farmers tractor over the other hill and the dogs deep breathing as they sleep.

LOL Kitty I know how you feel. As for the question I'm a kid at heart I love seeing the tree all lit up and sparkly so our goes up the last week of November.

Learning the Tarot by Joan Bunning and The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown

I also use Bio Oil it not only helps blemishes but is great for re-hydrating the skin which helps it keep some of it's elasticity. A few years ago when I initially lost weight (I was 22 stone) I noticed my neck was looking saggy and old. I now use it on my neck for this purpose and the results...

Hi Moses, good to see you here I also joined this week and so far the support has been amazing. Looks like we will both be here for a wee while and I look forward to seeing how well we both do. Have fun and enjoy the ride!!!

Judith I didn’t intend to bring my work into this forum but this may help you. One of the jobs I do is help students (& teenagers) get ready for exams, interviews etc and find that each and every one of them has had the shock of their lives when I do a time line with them. This is the wake-up...

Kes thank you so much for your kind words of wisdom. I have given up in the past but with the help of people on this forum I hope to win (this battle with my weight) this time. Your losses are fantastic I wish you all the best.

Kam well done on the loss:scale: Kellie 4 miles thats fantastic! I wish I could go for a run my knee is too sore nowadays so I'm hoping as the weight goes off I will be able to walk better as I love going for walks with our 2 dogs. :chores016: Nee I will be around to keep you company for...

Hi, I have tried so many diets and I gave up on all of them. This time doing my own thing and so far have lost 14lbs but am in need of some support and am so glad I found this site. Good luck to everyone. R x

Hi Thanks for letting me join in. I have tried sooooo many diets and fallen off all of them so now I'm trying my own plan. Most days I have 3 healthy meals but when I can't get it together I just have Complan or cereal this way I only have one healthy meal to plan and don't have an excuse to...

Is it too late to join you guys?