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    Paul Mckenna

    I am! Lost 4 stone last year with Slimming World. Put on just short of a stone. Went back to Slimming World/did a gym weight loss programme and got nowhere so have now downloaded the app version which is brilliant as you can take it with you wherever you go. I have lost 2lb this week, 1.5...
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    Thinking about buying a bike!!

    I bought a hybrid from Halfords the other week - it is very easy to ride. I had a Dutch type shopper before which looked great but not such an easy ride.
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    Ruined weekend.

    If you do, check out the rent a room scheme which allows you to earn £4250 without paying any tax on it.: The Rent a Room scheme : Directgov - Money, tax and benefits
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    Resetting stats?

    That is what I have just done for those very reasons.
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    Pink - Tripping on pebbles rather than climbing mountains

    Hey Pink good to see you still here. I rejoined SW last week as had also fallen back into old habits - bad choice take aways and tubs of hagen daz for dinner! I am now back on track and still 3 stone lighter than when I started over a year ago and so like you, am back on it with a bit of a...
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    My 12 week countdown

    Thanks. Its nice starting again from zero. My C asked if I wanted to carry on from where I left off but I felt a fresh start would be better for me. I am looking forward to getting my first half stone sticky for the second time. :p
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    My 12 week countdown

    I am back at Slimming World after a few months off. I am on a 12 week countdown. In Part 1 of my Slimming World journey I lost 3.5 stone in about 5 months. It took me another 3 months to lose the next half a stone and get my 4 stone sticker. I then I went up and down around the 3.5/4 stone...
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    You have done so well but do look after that knee. :)
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    Those speeds are impressive. Well done. I am hoping to get home from work early enough to try and do a week 3 day again as I couldn't manage it the other day. I may even go back and repeat week 2.
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    Thanks, it was a terrible few weeks as far as progress on c25k goes. I tried week 3/day 3 today but found the 3 min run too hard after leaving it 4 weeks since doing week 3/day2. Also, I was out on the pavement and not on the gym treadmill. I had brought a new pair of New Balance running...
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    I think most of us were like that in week 1. I certainly was. Just keep doing a bit more each time and it builds.
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    Hi all, I will be back on the c5k tomorrow. I was ill, then got caught up in loads of overtime at work and then was mugged for my iphone so lost my c25k app but all is back on course now. Iphone has been replaced and the sync with my MAC has picked up the c25k app with all the old data and...
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    New Biggest Loser UK Jan starts 10th 2011!!

    Just watched it on Sky+. It was a great result. Loved the end scenes - they looked great together. Daris was a true inspiration. Absolutely amazing.
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    New Biggest Loser UK Jan starts 10th 2011!!

    I did laugh when O'Neal fell off the Tower, especially hearing Sunshine's screeches from up on her stack. Mean I know, but hey. His brother passing was very sad though, poor man. And poor Gillian when he literally kicked off. Sam and Koli continuing to try and control the game is really...
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    New Biggest Loser UK Jan starts 10th 2011!!

    It was great to see Danny back last night. OMG, you cant quite believe its him! Drea was a bit of a nothing contestent for me so not bothered she has gone. The money lady was odd. Picking Koli then changing her mind when she heard about his calorie counting. :rolleyes: Some money based...
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    New Biggest Loser UK Jan starts 10th 2011!!

    I actually started to like Melissa last night.:eek: She is certainly more open about her game playing than the others. Perhaps people had forgotten about how Mike loaded the teams. I really dont get Sam and Koli at all, I find them really annoying and sanctimonious. Mike, Darius and...
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    Well done! I have had flu so no runnng for me. I will hopefully feel better enough to do week 3 day 3 tomorrow eve but not convicned given how I feel this morning. :(
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    I have literally just come back from Week 3 day 1. 3 mins x 2, 90 secs x 2. The 3 mins were hard going but I did it! Day 2 tomorrow night for me.
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    Well done. I did week 2 day 3 yesterday so will start week 3 when I am next at the gym which will probably be 7am Monday morning.
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    12 weeks on David Lloyds Lose & Shape Up

    Thanks RR. Well, as my new job has taken over my life, I am finding it difficult to stay on plan. I have been getting home from work about 9ish and am now at uni two nights a week so my eating pattern is all wierd. I need to plan more effectively as come 5 pm at work, I start snacking on...
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    New Biggest Loser UK Jan starts 10th 2011!!

    I just caught up with this week's episode. I've gone back to not liking Sam and Koli much. I thought Ashleigh is looking great and Daris was sweet with his girlfriend. I did feel for Michael too. I am always amazed by how many people turn out at these homecomings. Michael was about the...
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    I have a pair of New Balance. I was measured in a Runners World where they film you on a treadmill to see how you run and then advise. These are a wide fit and I use an gel insole thing under my heels. They cost about £90 but I think are worth every penny.
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    Well done you. I did week 2 day 2 yesterday after a break of nearly 2 weeks and it was hard but not as bad as my original week 1 day 1 so progress has been made. Plan to do week 2 day 3 tomorrow and maybe week 3 day 1 on Tuesday.
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    12 weeks on David Lloyds Lose & Shape Up

    Thanks Pink. Well the PT sessions did not get off to a good start as the trainer didn't turn up! The girls on reception told me that she had phoned in to say her car had broken down. Luckily I had taken my iphone with the C25K app on which I re-started a few weeks back. I did the next step...
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    12 weeks on David Lloyds Lose & Shape Up

    I have had a good couple of days. Its wierd swapping from Slimming World but to be honest, this is not that different. Its like Slimming World with a sporty twist. Had steamed fish and steamed carrots, brocoli and courgette tonight. It was delicious. I'd forgotten how much more tasty veg is...
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    New Biggest Loser UK Jan starts 10th 2011!!

    I thought it was interesting how he justified the choices by saying he was putting himself first for the first time in his life. As for the black team, they should have got rid of Stephanie much earlier IMO instead of kicking out the older ladies.
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    New Biggest Loser UK Jan starts 10th 2011!!

    It was brilliant. I was shocked she went over Stephanie who was the more obvious choice. A bit of age prejudice there me thinks from her team.
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    12 weeks on David Lloyds Lose & Shape Up

    Well, after just short of a year on Slimming World, I have decided to shake things up a bit and change to the lose and shape up programme at my gym. Its a 12 week programme and involves a 2 hour session each week which includes one hour in the gym plus an hour of weighing with nutritional...
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    New Biggest Loser UK Jan starts 10th 2011!!

    Yes no nuts and apples diet for me. :D
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    New Biggest Loser UK Jan starts 10th 2011!!

    I agree. I lost that on Slimming World - and that's without 6 hours of gym a day. Its odd that some of the losses are so small in comparison. Stlll great though. Paddy looked gorgeous. Mark was handsome too.
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    C25K beginners - struggle with W1D1

    I started it at the end of last summer and then got ill so gave up but my first time was horrendous. Could barely do a min and nearly gave up after 4 cycles. I did start again a couple a weeks ago and found week 2 easy so it does work and the improvements do come. I find music helps...
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    Black Swan and Kings Speech

    Ditto this! :D
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    New Biggest Loser UK Jan starts 10th 2011!!

    My fav is Paddy. He has been consistent and measured. There was something about Rob I didn't get. Yes he pushed hard but not a fav for me.. How embarassing for poor Angie. It was hardly crime of the century - getting your team to eat less on weigh in day. As for 'its not the Biggest Loser...
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    someone check this for me please?

    I know.:):flirt2:
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    someone check this for me please?

    OMG It gets worse! I really do need to fermez la bouche! I'll get me coat. Even more :ashamed0005: now.
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    someone check this for me please?

    It sounds like I am picking on you now. I dont mean to. :ashamed0005: Your loss so far is amazing. Sometimes losses are smaller than we'd like. Hopefully its a body readjustment blip and you'll start getting the gains you want again asap.
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Skipped week 1 day 3 of C25K as I found yesterday's 'run' pretty easy - I had started this programme a few months back before I had the 3 week dodgy stomach in November. It was good to know I had not totally lost the benefit of the work done then. Did Week 2, day 1 - 1.5 min jogging, 1 min...
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    someone check this for me please?

    I have compared it to the roast dinner on page 81 of the latest SW magazine. That has 4 roasties, Col's plate has 10. I agree though 2 pounds is a great loss and about right for those of us not on The Biggest Loser!
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    Pink - Tripping on pebbles rather than climbing mountains

    Good to have you back Pink and yes, Colin Firth! Mmm. I hope to see Brighton Rock this week. I loved the book so hopefully the film will be good too.
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    someone check this for me please?

    Totally agree. Yes everything in moderation is something my C has said many times. Its the same SW prinicple that means we can eat as much raw fruit as we like but not fruit juice.
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    Confusion.

    I nearly always flexi syn when going out for dinner. I have had weeks where I have flexi synned 3 times in a week and still lost weight. Life goes on while on SW and flexi synning is great for fitting SW world into a long term lifestyle change. Enjoy!
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    That's a really interesting observation! I was only saying to my friend this morning that I feel really bright again now. Those first few weeks in my new job were killers. Stepping up from 2.5 days to full time, going from charity sector to commercial sector and generally havng to learn all the...
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    Annoyed with Asda delivery

    That is appauling customer service. I used ASDA delivery one and never bothered again. I use Ocado now they are brilliant. If they are going to be late, they call and let you know in plenty of time. They Tescos price match loads of the branded items now too and do their own economy type range...
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    Slimming world app

    Everyone slating it the on line reviews made me laugh. FGS, it is free and its only phase 1. You'd think some people had handed over their life savings in exchange for the app. :D I'm looking forward to upgrades now they have the first phase sorted. I've no idea how apps are developed but I...
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    someone check this for me please?

    You do a great job with them! They look great. You should experiment some more with the cooking. I'm just making the veg loaded pizza from this months magazine. Its very simple - there are some really great recipes this month. I'm doing steak and blue cheese sauce tommorow followed by apple...
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    someone check this for me please?

    You have done so well so far, I agree re the variety as your body probably needs a shake up. As someone else said that is a lot of spud you have there. How are you cooking your roasts, they look very shiny for fry lighted spuds?
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Well the scales at home today are not being kind but I think its pre period week so I always carry a few extra pounds at that time. Funny thing is I've had a few more compliments this week and I do feel a bit smaller. Yesterday someone I see a lot accused me of 'disappearing' and someone I...
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    Going to strangle my son!!

    :D I think the ideal situation is if kids can come to mum or dad. That way you can monitor what they are doing and control those teenage desires a bit.
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    I Was Fired!

    Unfair dismissal only kicks in after a year of continuous employment unless some sort of statutory Discrimination is involved. Wrongful dismissal might be of use to you as that is about getting proper notice etc - were you given and paid notice? What is the notice period in your contract...
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    Help, I'm confused - results of DNA

    What an emotional diliema. Poor you. I too would advise caution. You wont be in any frame of mind to make good decisions. I think back to when I lost my dad, I was 21. Someone I sort of knew had just lost his daughter in a freak accident. He was 42 and we ended up having a relationship...
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    New Biggest Loser UK Jan starts 10th 2011!!

    It was all a bit odd for sure. Until she opens her mouth Melissa is a very attractive woman. I loved O'Neal and Andrea's dad this week.
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    Utilities bills

    My Co automatically refund it at the yearly review if its more than 3 months in credit. £300 is a lot. I would def ask for it back and a re-adjustment of the DD amount, especially if the increased winter usage is well covered.
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    The Depo Jab

    I put on over 2 stone over 4 years on the depo. I'm pretty sure coming off helped the weight loss. I have two friends on it both have also put on weight.
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    Another happy target bod!

    Well done! Its brilliant you have kept to it and achieved after hoovering about the same weight for months (I so know what that feels like!). Wonderful.
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    New Biggest Loser UK Jan starts 10th 2011!!

    Not seen it yet as Sky plussed it but will def look forward to it now! (evil grin).
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Well lost a pound last night so happy with that after 2 flexi syn days. My C took me out for an indian after class too as I've been helping her the last few weeks as she is a brand new C. She has done so well and her group had great losses last night. Its a shame I cant help her any more as...
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    Fruit Affecting Losses

    Oh that is interesting. Maybe that is part of the reason why fruit is free but juiced fruit is not - no skin or flesh.
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    Format of meetings

    Personally I found that I had to 'buy in' to the Imagae Therapy. At first I found it really boring and patronising but now understand how it helps everyone there. Its only 45 mins or so of my week so I try and enjoy it by taking an interest in how others are doing and offering support where I...
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    Extra Easy Misleading literature?

    If its not clear to people then they should make it clearer. It is a very important part of the plan so needs prominance. My friend just started a group and she was very clear about the 1/3 superfree in her first night talk. The Area Manager was there too and also emphasised it. It seems to...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Well I feel much thinner today but the scales are stuck but at least the 1.5 gain of last week has stayed off. Went to Bacchus in Hoxton for lunch yesterday. I'm told its a product of Jamie Oliver's Fifteen. What a great place. Had the roasted field mushroom welsh rarebit on sour bread for...
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    What's so scary about target?

    For me, I just wanted to be able to buy clothes in mainstream stores again so I had a great choice of what to wear. Now that I can do that, the scales have sort of become irrelevant. Yes I think you are right, it is about what will make us happy in the long run. If its the number on the...
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    Yesterday

    Well done, it is breaking previous 'bad' habits like that which make this journey more achiveable. Well done!
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    Appetite

    My apetite has shrunk but that doesn't stop me over eating sometimes by 'not leaving anything on my plate' or having 3 courses in a restaurant even though I am full after the mains. Those ingrained ways from childhood are hard to shift.
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    Leaving S.W

    I know what you mean about the preparation. I started full time work in Jan and have found it difficult to find the time or inclination to cook from scratch when I get home. I even won a slow cooker at the xmas SW raffle but am frightened about leaving it on all day! I think we all...
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    I can't believe it, i went for a jog!

    That is brilliant, very well done. I started a c25k programme yesterday after downloading the 5k app.
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    Apps for the iphone

    That is good news. If it has an on-line food diary that will be very handy for keeping track. As will recipe searches. I downloaded the 5k app yesterday and did day 1 of week 1 - it makes following a c25k programme much easier. I prop it on the treadmill and wait for the colour to change to...
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    What's so scary about target?

    Its a really interesting point. I've been doing this 10 months now and lost 3.5 stone in the first 5 months compared to half a stone in the last 5. For me, I am very happy as I am and so I think, the motivation is somewhat lost. I still mainly follow SW which is what has kept it off I...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    At last I have been back down the gym. I downloaded some dance tracks to my Shuffle and downloaded c25k to my iphone and did day 1 of week 1. It was alright. Its amazing how much easier it is when you have your own music. The iphone app made a difference too as the screen went green...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Been following Slimming World for 10 months now. Well if I am totally honest, I have followed SW for 5 months and then followed SW principles for the last 5 months. That translates to 3.5 stone in the first 5 months and 1/2 stone in the last 5 months. I guess what that means is that SW...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Well those 1.5 pounds are back off according to my home scales so that is good. I have been 95% good and plan to go down the gym later today. I am out for dinner tomorrow and off to Nandos on Monday eve so I will try and make good choices so that my WI on Tuesday is a good one.
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    New Biggest Loser UK Jan starts 10th 2011!!

    Last week when they had immunity again, he didn't lose much. I'm surprised it wasn't mentioned given how much focus the entire issue had. The US red team are terribly annoying as are the greys now. I like Michael and Daris
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    My husband- update

    Sorry to hear this CP. A friend of mine has just been diagnosed with head and throat cancer. Its been removed and she starts 7 weeks of agressive treatment soon but the outlook is very positive. Wishing you and your beautiful hubby all good wishes.
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    well here i go :D

    Good luck. Slimming World is great. I am glad the group is lovely.
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    Pink - Tripping on pebbles rather than climbing mountains

    Ooh things sound very exciting for you Pink. I agree about the Kings Speech - brilliant.
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    My journey to lose this weight once and for all..

    Gosh you are doing so well Katie. Well done you! xx
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Thanks Pink. OK, so after losing 9 pounds in 2 weeks, I put on 1.5. But, according to my home scales that is already back off again. I really want to get my 4.5 stone sticker. I got my 3.5 stone at the end of August and my 4 stone early November when I was ill. I've gone not very far at...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Thanks Pippa! Well its WI tonight and I have not had the best week. 3 meals out and one day where I just felt piggy all day. Scales at home show a small gain so not too bad. Did a 5 mile walk on Sunday but apart from that no Body Magic. I really must get back down to the gym but with the new...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Thanks Katie. Was taken out to dinner with a friend last night. Beautiful restaurant and I made some good choices but still ate too much. This friend is one of those friendly saboteur sorts who say have this, have that. I was full by the end of main course but he is all 'oh go on, have the...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Just back from class and have taken another pound off. I have now offcially re-earnt my 4 stone sticker and so am very happy indeed. I didn't have a 100% week so if I can have one this week I hope to lose 3 pounds next week. I have 9 weigh-ins left until my year anniversary. I'd like...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Just back from spin class. Excellent but knackering. Sweated a lot. Have booked to do two next weekend. Minty lamb caserole in oven for dinner today. Partner off to get my daily chocolate syns (Milky Way) while I get in bath.
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Well I have not been as good this week as last but still a good week and 95% on plan. Will try and get to the gym this weekend to work off the extra syns I have had but I have work and a few other bits to do so will see. I am going to cook the lamb casserole again this weekend but make it...
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    Flexisynning

    Ah a bit of controversy is good for the soul. :) Your stats look fab over all those weeks. The half can soon disappear again.
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Thanks Katie Rose! Well, it just goes to show that if you follow a healthy eating plan 100%, it works! After my very controlled week, I lost a whopping 8 pounds tonight. That matches my first week weight loss from last Easter. I had been peaking on my home scales throughout the week so...
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    Flexisynning

    Mmmm. Not sure why you have assumed that I don't follow the SW way of doing things. :confused: My point is that if someone can lose the guilt and disappointment by deeming a day off as a flexi syn day then good for them. What is done is done, its how people go forward that is important...
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    He Won't Kiss Me

    Good spot! Maybe there is supposed to be some SPAM linking to a bad breath solution from the post? :D
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    Flexisynning

    The net result of both is too many syns on any one day. From that point forward, what really matters is that the person can write it off mentally and get back on track the next day. If, by mentally deeming an overboard day as a flexi syn day an individual can get back on track to their long term...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Another 100% day yesterday and the home scales are still moving in the right direction. Feeling good and back in control at last!
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    He Won't Kiss Me

    Is he a smoker and you are not (or maybe other way round)? Maybe he thnks his breath is bad or someone has told him that previously and so he is parnoid about it and the High School thing is just a cover story?
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    Sooo not impressed with Consultant

    Our C always mentions gains - I didn't know it was an issue? She is generally pretty direct but she delivers it well and I believe she is one of the most sucessful Cs in the area. Lots of people stay to class so I guess her style is popular. I have actually just moved class as my friend has...
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    Flexisynning

    I agree. When we flexi syn we use extra syns, when we go overboard we use extra syns. Yes one is carefully plotted and planned and the other random but the result in terms of intake can be the same and so if it helps a member to think of an off day as flexi synning, then I dont think that is a...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Just posted this elsewhere and thought I'd paste it here for a summary of my SW journey so far: I lost 3.5 stone in the first 22 weeks but since then (weeks 23 - 41), I have gone up and down with the same 10 pound to the point I am back where I was in week 21. A mixture of complacency...
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    those who have lost lots

    I lost 3.5 stone in the first 22 weeks but since then (weeks 23 - 41), I have gone up and down with the same 10 pound to the point I am back where I was in week 21. A mixture of complacency, illness, diet boredom, xmas and various other excuses had caused a blip but as of this week, I am...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Another 100% day yesterday. Had a lovely mince meal at lunchtime and then cooked the Mediterranean Lamb dish from the SW 7 Days To Sucess book. Today had Cottage Pie which was a variation of the one on the SW recipe website - totally syn free and delicious and filing. I'd forgotten how good...
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    gotta stop buying "bars"..

    I totally understand Col. I have stopped buying Alpen Lights as I find them too moorish and go through a box way too quickly. I only buy one pack of hifi bars a week now too and when they are gone, they are gone. As has been said elsewhere, multipacks are the work of the devil!!
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    My journey to lose this weight once and for all..

    Well done on your 6lb loss and good luck for this weekend's WI. xx
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Well yesterday I was sick. Felt horribly dizzy and had to be sent home from work as kept having to rush off to the loo to throw up. An afternoon in bed sorted me out and I just have flu like symptoms today and barely any voice which although isn't great, is much better than yesterday. As...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Thanks ladies. Well, another week went by without being able to stick to plan 100%. It resulted in another gain of 3 pounds which, rather anoyingly, puts me back up over 200 pounds!!!! I really did not want to see that figure again so it really is time to re-find my mojo. The good news, is...
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    naked hula hooping anybody?

    As a bit of feedback, my hoop arrived and it is fab. The customer service from Hyperloop was super - a great friendly little company. I saw an ad for the Daily Star (?) this week giving away free hoops.
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Thanks girls! Well I had hoped that gain would kick start me but with a new full time job, my food plan is all over the place. The area I work in has no healthy food shops at all in the High Street and so I've been having sandwiches from Greggs etc. I seem to have put on which is probably the...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Well last night at WI I put on 3.5 pounds. That was for the xmas and New Year weeks so not bad really, especially as I had eaten lunch and had a snack in the afternoon which I dont normally have when I go to the earlier class. I have been good since although I am still working out the best...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Thanks Katie! Good luck with your journey!
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    Has anyone ever found SW scales to be wrong?

    Using random scales as a one-off is never really a good idea. My home scales are pretty much the same as the SW ones so I can get a very good idea of what my gains/losses are going to be. I wouldn't rely on any others. Maybe there was a problem with the SW scales - is there another class...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Had jacket potato with tuna and onion for lunch. Flake for snack (8 syns). Chicken, roast potatoes and carrots, peas, yorkshire pud (3 syns) and oxo gravy planned for dinner. Yog and banana for afters. That'll make 12 syns all in. Its going well.
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    3 Jan 2011 new start... anyone else starting again tomoz? x

    I have started again today. Been off plan for about 2 months in total with quite a lot of blow outs over xmas. I get the final damage amount tomorrow at WI. With that WI out of the way, I want to get my 4.5 stone sticker by Valentines (5 WIs). Depending on what I weigh tomorrow, I will have...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Today I have had porridge for breakfast so a HEB plus some HEA (milk) plus a teaspoon of sugar (1 syn). This now feels like I am back on plan (at last). Fingers crossed for the rest of the day.
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    Question about weight loss and clothes

    I have been selling my too big stuff on ebay and buying smaller sizes also from ebay. You can get some great bargains and loads of people seem to have a ton of stuff they have hardly ever worn. I have even re-sold some of the earlier stuff I bought as I have lost more weight.
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    One Year Ago today!! Pics inside!

    You look fabulous in both sets of pics but I can see from your choice of party clothes how much happier you are with your figure in the second set. Very well done and thanks for posting the pics.
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    Pink - Tripping on pebbles rather than climbing mountains

    Fantastic post! Wishing you super losses in 2011!.
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Thanks Mini.:) I think, for me, continuing to attend class is a factor is being able to sorta keep on track even when not following the plan properly. Like many others I've done diets, lost weight and promptly put it all back on again and more. I really like Slimming World coz it does seem...
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    naked hula hooping anybody?

    I got it from a company called hyperloop hoops. They do them in adult plus sizes and you can pick your colours. I've ordered a 2 stripe one. Their site is great and full of info.
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    naked hula hooping anybody?

    I read this story after googling hula hoops as I did a hula class this week and was looking for somewhere to buy a proper hoop from. The class I did was great fun and so I did order a hoop last night. I hope to hoop regularly but maybe not naked! :D
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Have changed the thread title to reflect the New Year. Although I have wobbled since the beginning of November. I am still more than 3.5 stone lighter than I was at Easter 2010. I need to regain the right to hold my 4 stone sticker and then I will have just under 1.5 stone left to lose. I'd...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Thanks Girls! The damage was worse than I thought, the health spa just had too much lovely food and the in-laws forced fed me copious amounts of wine and cooking like my mum used to serve up!!:D And today, I have already had cheese on white toast so not a good start to the New Year but it...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Well I lost 1.5lb on Tuesday so my last WI of the year was a loss and I feel really positive about getting back on plan from the 28th. I am almost 4 stone lighter this Christmas than I was at Easter so I am very happy indeed. I now have exactly 1.5 stone to lose by the end of March - my...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Well, its fair to say it all went pear shaped over the last 6 weeks. I was ill, then got better, stacked on over half a stone in 2 weeks and have had so many dinners out that I kinda gave up. I've not been to the gym for 6 weeks either. However, randomly I just started eating healthily and back...
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    Interview - need positive vibes!

    Good luck. I had my second interview for a company a couple of weeks ago after also "coming second" for a different post earlier in the year. I heard last week that I got the job so I can pass on my proven to be postive vibes to you.:) Good luck.
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    I love XFactor.

    I think most know the show is pretty much fixed in favour of what Cowel wants but this year, its been too transparent IMO. The decision to save Jedward over Lucy last year was the beginning of the end for any credibility for Cowel. This weekend, he had a pop at Mary on the Xtra factor coz...
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    I love XFactor.

    I think it will be Mary or Cher to go. I think (and hope) the other three have stronger fan bases. Out of Matt, One D and Rebecca I dont mind who wins. They are all great. I lean towards Matt as I prefer Dannii as a mentor and judge.
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Well I have given up the giving up of Diet Coke.:D Dieting is so much easier for me when I drink the stuff so I'll carry on, for now. Ok, November was a complete write off as far as the weight loss goes and I ended up putting on 1.5 pounds overall. It could have been worse but it certainly put...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Well, I think I can pretty much write off November as far as the diet goes. Whatever that bug was, it is something I hope to never meet the aquanitance of again. Last week's weigh-in was a Craig RH complete disarrrsta darling! 8 pounds on. :eek: Lordy, that is some going over just 2 weeks but...
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    Tuesday Weighers

    Nowt I could have done really, I just had to let it run it course and submit. Its ruined my Christmas target but all being well, I will still be 4 stone lighter than I was last Christmas so I cant complain. :)
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    Tuesday Weighers

    No I was ill with a nasty bacterial stomach bug for 2 weeks and so spent the last week eating anything I fancied to get my strength back as I was completely zonked out. I put on the 5b lost during the bug plus more. I think it pre-star week too so mayby a pound or two of that is water retention...
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    Tuesday Weighers

    Brilliant - back in the right direction for you. I put on 8 in 2 short weeks! :eek:
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    What would you do?

    Hey Laura What a dilema for you. Its great to encourage your children to follow their dreams of course but I too would be having doubts. That sort of show is just a sausage factory for Cowel & Co to make money. They care far more about column inches and lining their pockets than any contestants...
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    I love XFactor.

    LOL Yes I saw that. Silly ungracious moo trying to justify it. She is turning into a Sharon Osbourn character.
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    I love XFactor.

    Agree with you both. The stories are already starting to build. The Cheryl thing last night will be used against him at some point even though she was totally unprofessional.
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    I love XFactor.

    I'm glad Katie stayed, she was very good last night. Matt and One Direction are my favs now. Rebecca is great but is boring me. Cher is good when she is doing her own thing. Looks like Wagner will get to the final but I dont think the anti-Cowel voters will be in great enough number to...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    That's how I feel about it really. Plus I was out last night for my niece's 21st birthday party and I loved how I looked in my dress. It was a size 18 as the 16 would not do up over my boobs but it looked lovely. My family were calling me skinny which clearly is not true but it was nice to...
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    I love XFactor.

    They collectively choose the final few boot camp people from whom each mentor picks and so Louis cannot have been the only one to support him (and that's if you believe Simon doesn't have say in other mentor picks' which as boss, I'm pretty certain he will have). Louis seems to fully support...
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    I love XFactor.

    I thought Matt was great, vest and all. One Direction and Katie were also great. Paije was good in the 2nd half of the song Cher - meh Rebecca & Mary - boring As for Wagner, the first song in the medley was good but what was better was his response to Cheryl who was unprofessional and rude...
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    Christmas..not always so merry!

    My partner is going to his folks and I am staying back with my family and friends. I am then going up to join him on the 27th for a couple of days and then we are spending 2 days on our own at a health spa and then back to his place for NYE. We don't have children together so its much easier...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Thanks Pink. I am only now feeling brighter and have achieved that by just eating whatever I fancied. I was so fed up with feeling ill. My tummy is now better, not 100% but better. I have more energy and so I am going back on plan today as I have now put on what I lost by being ill so am...
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    Just been diagnosed with Gallstones due to Rapid Weight Lose

    I have had gastric problems for 3 weeks now. The first 2 weeks were severe but this last week its been on and off. No vomitting, just diarhea, cramps and feeling completely knackered. I have pondered if it could be something more serious - my doc has given me a sample bottle to take to the...
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    Off to see Mamma Mia in January!

    Fabulous. I've seen Mamma Mia in New York and in London - both great productions - you will have a whale of a time. It was my favourite musical for years - only just topped by Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
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    Tuesday Weighers

    Its really good to hear a good loss from you this week. Well done. :) I didn't go as I was too tired after a day at work. After 2 weeks of erm, gastric problems, my bod is still recovering. Unfortunately for the scales, that means me eating whatever I like in an effort to try and get all my...
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    what has SW done for you?

    SW has taught me that you dont have to diet to lose weight - you just have to eat healthily. As a result of that simple fact, I have lost weight more sucessfully than I have ever done before and I am confident I know how to keep it off. It has cost me a small fortune in new clothes...
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    I love XFactor.

    Gutted that Aiden went. He is amazing but too good for the sausage machine that is X Factor. Hopefully he will get a contract with a decent record company.
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    I love XFactor.

    I guess whoever goes tonight misses the tour? Paige was given the death slot and so he has been set up to go so Simon can keep Katie and her publicity wagon which has to be good for his pocket. I thought that song really showed off Paige's vocals, he was fab. He, Rebecca, Matt, Aiden, One...
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    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    I'm a bit late to your party but wow! That is really amazing and a fabulous incentive for anyone with type 2 to eat healthier. Brilliant!
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    I still have a poorly tum but am off to the docs later today. I cant really follow the plan but am, by default, having to watch what I eat so I'll just have to take any losses or gains as they come. Lemon lucozade is my new friend. At 266 cals a time, its not diet friendly but it has...
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    Big Guts

    Personally I find any sort of weight gain fetish disturbing as it is not healthy. 'Feeders' are a bit of a strange breed. An old friend of mine went through a stage of being 'fed' on line. He got off on it but moved on to an adult baby fetish instead. Each to their own. These 'big is...
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    smear test results

    I had abnormal cells for quite a few smears and eventually they turned into CIN3 (pre-cancerous). Often they go back to being normal on their own but mine didn't. I had a cone loop biopsy to get rid. It had to be done under general anesthetic as my cervix is in a funny place (on the side for...
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    I love XFactor.

    I actually feel sorry for Cheryl as I'm pretty sure she had little to do with it. They should have asked her last like they always do. That way, she could have made a decision to send someone home or far more likely, send it to deadlock. I think its a pretty sure bet that Katie was bottom of...
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    Miss Slinky

    First off, congrats! In our group we dont seem to get asked for nominatons. Man of the Year was just given out one week and I won Woman of the Year without any notice (literally, I wasn't even there the night my C took along the sash etc). What the diff between this and WOTY? Are Miss...
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    setting your target ?

    I started off with a 'normal' BMI target but have now adjusted that to an 'overweight' BMI target. I am already a size 14/16 and so with another stone or so I will be able to comfortably fit in 12/14 which I think is what will suit me most. If my skin and boobs went back tight, I may have...
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    Tuesday Weighers

    :D Brilliant. Even if it takes a couple of weeks to get fully back on track, you are on the way to more great losses. Well done. See you here next week! ;)
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    Tuesday Weighers

    Not as bad as you thought then. Did you pick up a food diary or ask about Fast Forward or whatever its called?
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    November Challenge

    3 off this week for me. sueschoices - aiming for 8lbs off Sweet Pink - Aiming for 14lb loss (3.5lbs off) Clairex - 5lb off, 6 to go rh00by - aiming for 9lb loss Sarahandmolly - Aiming for 7lb loss Mummyem - aiming for 7lbs (4.5 Lost!) Boo1968 - 10lbs MrsR2004 - aiming for 12lbs...
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    Tuesday Weighers

    I lost 3 too but it was mainly down to me being ill.
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    Tuesday Weighers

    I know exactly how you feel. I was going to ask about Success Express but in time my mojo came back on its own - I had 2 poorish months but hopefully tonight will be the 4th week in a row that I've lost and so I feel as if I've settled back in to it. It was August when I last had 4 weeks of...
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    Tuesday Weighers

    I did wonder where you were! I am so glad you have checked in. I think its extra difficult reporting gains when you've been doing really well. When I went through my recent bad patch, I was reluctant to go to class as my C had made such a fuss each week about my relatively quick weekly...
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    Tuesday Weighers

    Well done you! That is brilliant.
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    I joined a ramblers club today!

    I like a bit of rambling. I dont do much in the cold weather though so my approach shoes will probably now be put away til the Spring. Good luck with it.
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    I love XFactor.

    I loved Cher's Tears for Fears Shout week - that was genius. I also enjoyed her Stay but thought the Alicia Keys song this week was too big for her. I quite like the girl. She is only young and it must be really hard adjusting to all this especially with air head Cole as a mentor. Katie...
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    CHRISTMAS....Are you being good or bad this year?

    I will be doing what I do now when I have events, meals and parties to go to and flexi syn. The SW flexi syn system is what makes this a lifestyle and not a diet for me and so I'll use it regularly over the Christmas season. I probably already over use it but its worked for me so far. :)
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    Do you need the SW Meetings ?

    I couldn't do it without the meetings either. I stay each week and it really helps. However, if I couldn't get to one, I would sign up on line as at least that way, I can officially log my weight somewhere each week which I think is really helpful. I would then join the weekly weight in team...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    At last I feel almost human again. I had to take yesterday off sick from uni so missed my mock but I still felt rough as the proverbial dogs a*se (or should be badgers bum?)! :ashamed0005: Today, after discovering the joys of Buscopan via the recomendation of the out of hours doc, I feel much...
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    I love XFactor.

    To be fair, she cant sing and has a number 1 album and so I doubt ability to do the job matters much in Cheryl Cole land.
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    I love XFactor.

    I agree re Matt, it was boring to me. I like him but it didn't sound much different to any other week. Aiden and One Direction were my favs last night.
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    Never felt so ill in my life, silver lining?

    I agree. I've been ill with a dodgy tum for over a week now. Its not pleasant but the diet will have to wait til I'm better. As for your symptoms OP, I agree that its unlikely to be SW related. Take it easy.
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Well I am still poorly but I think the dodgy tum is on its way out now. Never before have I had a dodgy tum last so long. The cramps were unbearable last night so ended up calling the out of hours doc who said I could take some of the strong painkillers I'd been prescribed earlier on in the year...
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    im loving it!!!

    Its great to hear how you are doing. The group losses are fab- you must be very proud. What did the District Manager say about not getting the magic 25 from the off? The consultant event I went to said it was pretty much guarenteed if you did the 6 prongs properly but it seemed a bit of a...
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    Finally under 200lb! :D

    Well done. Its a fab feeling isn't it! :)
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    Does Anyone Remember Fit Club

    I thought she was unfairly maligned for that. She wrote about it here: Anne Diamond: I finally have my body back | Mail Online I remember Harvey - would love that sort of training. Bob or Jillian would do. :p
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    I hate it when that happens! My tummy does finally seem to be better today. Was up again last night with the dodgy tum but have been fine this morning so far. Fingers crossed it stays that way. I haven't been ill for ages and I've never had a dodgy tum for so many days either and I can do...
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    New WW diet looks a bit familiar....

    It looks the same to me as the new bit is apparently pointing by nutritional value rather than pure calories - what SW already does. The rules are that you must eat 2 portions of milk/yogurt/cheese, 1 portion of wholemeal, 2 tsp of oil every day (a short HEA & B list) and "you get an extra...
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    New WW diet looks a bit familiar....

    Well it was in the Daily Mail! :D
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    New WW diet looks a bit familiar....

    I disagree and many of the comments under the article do too. It looks just like a WW branded version of Extra Easy.
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    New WW diet looks a bit familiar....

    Yes the info that I got from a consultants event a few weeks back was that SW now run 6500 classes weekly so yes they have increased their numbers. I think this 'new' plan is a bit naughty of WW but it clearly shows that even they think Extra Easy is a great plan for sucess.:)
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    xxtannysxx Crimbo Challenge for all.........

    I haven't updated for a while but have lost 14 pound since I signed up back at the end of July. Moideux... 25lbs to lose by 25th...loss so far.. 10lbs xtannyxx...60lbs to lose...loss so far...4lbs dudette2001uk...28lbs to lose...loss so far: 27.5lb Moomintrolljen...35lbs to lose...loss so...
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    New WW diet looks a bit familiar....

    To be fair, I can see her point. It seems to me that SW have done very well through Extra Easy as its a healthy eating plan and not a diet. I wonder how the profits look for each company over the last few years.
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    New WW diet looks a bit familiar....

    Just browsing the on-line Daily Mail and came across this article. It seems the SW Extra Easy way is spreading... Weight Watchers Pro Points plan: A new approach to dieting success? | Mail Online
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    what do you do when SW doesn't work?

    Have you read this thread which has lots of up to date info: http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world/100149-slimming-world-advice-new-comers-including-extra-easy.html As for Body Optimise, one of our biggest losers on here (Cocktail Princess) lost her weight that way: Our Members - Claire...
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    Tuesday Weighers

    I started at Easter so have been doing it for 31 weeks. Lovely Laura on here has lost about 9 stone this year. She hasn't checked in yet this week but is a Tuesday weigher.
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    Tuesday Weighers

    2 pound off is great. I did 1.5 in my second week after a whooping 8 off in my first week and now I'm 4 stone lighter so it all adds up. Good luck!
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    Tuesday Weighers

    Welcome to the Tuesday weighers club. Good luck with your first week!
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Just thinking about how much I can lose before Christmas.....I have 7 weigh-ins left and so if I manage 2 pound a week, I can potentially get my 5 stone sticker. That would be great and leave me with just under half a stone left to lose in the New Year to get to target. I'll make that my new...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Thanks Pink. I am off work today, my first sick day from this job which I have been doing for nearly 2 years. My tummy is a bit better (the cramps are intermitent now rather than constant) but I feel pretty weak and feeble. Poor me. :p I have eaten 2 slices of bread and 2 hard boiled eggs...
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    Spooky Slinky Slimdown Sun 12th Sept- Sat 6th Nov

    Its wierd isn't it. :D Hopefully we can both smash the santa 8 week challenge. Its taken me 14 weeks to lose this latest stone so 1 pound a week which is OK. Prior to that I lost 3 stone in 17 weeks which was about 2.5 pounds a week. If I can get a loss rate at somewhere inbetween those...
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    what do you do when SW doesn't work?

    I think it is difficult to eat pasta, rice and potatoes to excess and Slimming World does stress moderation - it gives 2 golden rules for a healthy diet: 1. take a wide variety of foods and 2. everything in moderation. Page 11 in my book is a list of superfree foods so I think your wife may...
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    Staying away from the scales

    I agree. I dont log my weight every day, just the once at my Slimming World meetings, but I do jump on the scales quite often. In fact, most times when I go to the bathroom. I dont specifically go to weigh myself, I just do it when I'm there. For me it is a simple feedback measure but I agree...
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    November Challenge

    I have started the challenge with a 1.5 loss so that is good enough for me. sueschoices - aiming for 8lbs off Sweet Pink - Aiming for 14lb loss (1.5lbs off)[/COLOR] Clairex - Aiming for 11lb off rh00by - aiming for 9lb loss Sarahandmolly - Aiming for 7lb loss Mummyem - aiming for...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Well I lost 1.5 pounds so got my 4 stone sticker so am happy but I am still quite ill. My Consultant said that I should have put on weight as normally our bodies hang on to stuff when we are ill - the opposite of what you'd expect from an upset tummy. Its also TOTM - started yesterday (1...
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    Tuesday Weighers

    1.5 off for me which got me my 4 stone sticker so am happy.
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    Spooky Slinky Slimdown Sun 12th Sept- Sat 6th Nov

    Well, as ever, I am following you in and missing out on completion by half a pound!:p I lost 1.5 this week but have had a poorly tummy so am out of sorts. Its also star week. My C reckons that by right I should have gained as our bodies tend to cling on to stuff when we have tummy upsets...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Well, my stomach has been erm, delicate shall we say over the last 24 hours. That might be great for this week's weight loss but its not good. My stomach felt 'off' after the Thursday pizza night and never really recovered. I think my body is now so used to healthy eating, the grease overload...
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    temptations sneaking in now at target... :(

    I'm not yet at target but already have times like this. I've said in class before that when its all going well, it easy but the smallest of slips can take you away from plan and make it difficult to get back on. We had a pizza delivery last Thursday night. I had garlic bread and cheese and...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Thanks! Well, after having a great food day Weds, Thurs - Sat have been less so. My partner ordered a pizza on Thurs eve and I have struggled to be good since. I did have good intentions yesterday but had a 3 course lunch at Wagamamas. Today I am trying to play catch up. I had a jacket with...
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    I feel ashamed and disgusted in myself, lost motorvation

    And therein lies the real truth that while many men may not want to be seen out with a 'fat bird' or publically express that they fancy them, plenty of them secretly prefer some curves in the bedroom. ;) As for the OP's barman - what a twonk. Probably expressing his own insecurities - he is...
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    Question about boobs

    I agree with you. I didn't lose any volume for about the first 3 stone. Its only recently I have noticed they have lost some filling as the skin can crease a little when I am putting my bra on. They dont sit as high as they used to but then my whole decollete area is slimmer.
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    Spooky Slinky Slimdown Sun 12th Sept- Sat 6th Nov

    Its great isn't it. I started at nearly 18 (17.11 1/2) at Easter. To think I could be 12 something by Christmas is simply amazing.:)
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    Spooky Slinky Slimdown Sun 12th Sept- Sat 6th Nov

    Well done. I think Kate mentioned starting the next 8 week challenge early so it ends before Christmas. It will mean an overlap week next week as we now have 8 WIs til Christmas. At 2 pounds a week, that could take me into the 12s:eek:
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Woohoo, I made it into the 13s tonight. I am very happy, I cannot remember the last time I was 13 something - its certainly been years and years. Next target is to get my 4 stone sticker - just one pound to go.:)
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    Spooky Slinky Slimdown Sun 12th Sept- Sat 6th Nov

    I practically did tonight! I got stuck around 14 4ish for what seemed like weeks so was very happy to drop out of the 14s. Hope to get that 4 stone next week and meet this challenge (just).
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    Question about boobs

    I've gone from a 38I (wierd Rigby & Peller size) to a 34HH in a Panache. I have also bought a 36GG Fantasie lately but that is slightly too big.
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    November Challenge

    A few of us got cut off somewhere along the way so have added us back. sueschoices - aiming for 8lbs off Sweet Pink - Aiming for 14lb loss Clairex - Aiming for 11lb off rh00by - aiming for 9lb loss Sarahandmolly - Aiming for 7lb loss Mummyem - aiming for 7lbs Boo1968 - 10lbs MrsR2004 - aiming...
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    Tuesday Weighers

    As ever Laura, WOW!!!!!!!!!!:)
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    October Challenge

    Well I was 4 off my target for this challenge but have now set a new one for November so hopefully I'll do better. jigglymum - 10lb (7lb - 3lb to go) Lou* - 8lb (4lb off - 4lb to go) Britt - 8lbs off :-) lindseyjac curlygirly sweet pink - 14lb (11lb - 3lb to go) Chicaloca -14lbs...
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    Spooky Slinky Slimdown Sun 12th Sept- Sat 6th Nov

    That's brilliant! I got into the 13s tonight with a 2 pound loss.
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    Tuesday Weighers

    I lost 2 - very happy as it took me into the 13s, just 1 off my 4 stone sticky now.
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    Tuesday Weighers

    Yes a loss is a loss, especially when you are already in the healthy BMI category - it is harder to lose those last few pounds. Well done for the half and good luck for next week. I'll be checking in later. Hopefully with a loss that takes me into the 13s.
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    Is my target weight realistic?

    Wow, your overall loss is amazing! You should post more often as you would be a great inspiration to others. I think age is a factor. I'm in my 40s and am finding that my skin is not as elastic and so would rather carry some fat to plump it out a bit.
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    Is my target weight realistic?

    I think you just have to pick what is right for you. My target is at the top of the overweight BMI (29.9) but I think that is what will suit me. I already feel pretty healthy and can (just) fit into cheap 14s and designer 16s. I think another stone and a half off me will look great and it will...
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    November Challenge

    Well I fell short in Sept and will fall short this month but am feeling back on track properly now and so will go for 10 pounds in November as there are 5 Tuesday WI days. sueschoices - aiming for 8lbs off Sweet Pink - Aiming for 14lb loss Clairex - Aiming for 11lb off rh00by -...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Its all looking good for weigh in tonight I think. I dont think I'll make my 4 stone sticker but I'm pretty sure I will get into the 13s. The 4 stone sticker will have to wait until next week. I've done my Tuesday 'last chance workout' early today. I did 3k on the treadmill (27 mins), a mix...
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    Praise for Slimming World on my 1st anniversary of joining!!

    What a brilliant post. I'm nearly at 4 stone too - hopefully by my year anniversary in March, I'll have been at target (1.5 stone to go) for a few weeks. You are an inspiration!
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    Please try and convince me fat brides can look nice :-/

    What a great post. I know we are all here to lose weight but feeling good about how we are now is important too and yes, it is about so much more than size. :)
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    Spooky Slinky Slimdown Sun 12th Sept- Sat 6th Nov

    Very well done. Was it liquid synage on Sat?:p
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    Spooky Slinky Slimdown Sun 12th Sept- Sat 6th Nov

    I'm sure holidays are allowed. ;):D I got the Chrsitmas book with my countdown (I'm pretty sure our C said it came with 6 and 12 weeks CDs) , I think its lovely. I am doing the vegtable filo tart and the apple and cinnamon strudel on Thursday.
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    I am very excited today as my home scales showed that magic number 13. 13.13 3/4 to be exact so only just in, but there! Whether that will translate onto the official weigh-in tomorrow, I will have to wait and see. Just had my porridge for breakfast (healthy Extras A & B) and so I just...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    I have been shopping over the weekend and got measured for a bra. My boobs have now shrunk to a 34HH which is kinda good but they have lost some volume which is a shame. I do not want really saggy boobs - Ann Widdecombe style - and so I am reassessing my target weight. If I could lose the rest...
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    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    I bought a dress in Oasis today. It was a large and jersey material but still, I have never been able to shop in such a place. I tried on a fitted size 16 dress there too but the top wouldn't zip up - had just had my boobs measured in Bravissiomo and bought a 34hh bra so they have shrunk, but...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    I wanted to note down how I felt yesterday after some fish from the fish and chip shop for lunch. The fish is free on SW as long as you remove the batter (I didn't order any chips). I did nibble a bit of batter and boy was it greasy! It certainly put me off so maybe my taste buds are...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Well as is becoming usual at the weekends, there was a take-away delivered to chez DSMC. I had already had my very tasty chicken pasta and so I didn't order any for myself but I did rip off a chunk of nann and dip it in the tikka sauce. So, as I had already had my syns for the day, that meant I...
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    Tuesday Weighers

    That is brilliant for you both. Very well done and welcome to Tuesday weighers! xx
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    Please try and convince me fat brides can look nice :-/

    Weight really isn't the be all and end all of looking beautiful on any day, let alone your wedding day. Hair, make-up and outift added to positive energy from within are all important. You are getting married on a beautiful Carribean island to someone who obviously loves you and wants to...
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    Gloating...

    Your journey looks similar to mine. That is a great inspiration for me this week. Thanks for posting!
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    Why do I always self sabotage?

    I think out of all the 'diets,' Slimming World must be the most effective for those of us who have a history of overeating as it does re-train our brains. Flexi synning is a genius solution IMO. Even if we dont stick to it 100% but dp follow the fundemental principles, then we can still lose...
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    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    That is brilliant!:D
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    Spooky Slinky Slimdown Sun 12th Sept- Sat 6th Nov

    Yeh, that is great. I love this team. We are nearly all still checking in, despite only Kate reachng her target so far. I think that is the key to long term sucess - keep trying no matter what. Go us!:kissass:
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    Who ate all the pies...well i did thats why im here but by god they were good pies :)

    Welcome London and good luck. You sound like you have a really positive approach - that is a great start. Yes, London from The Sweet Life of Zack & Cody - been forced to watch her a few times - the perils of having teenagers. :D
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    Jo's diary, a woman walking in Wales

    Hey Jo, I think you mean you've hit the 1.5 stone (not lbs). Goodness, dont undersell yourself! Briliant loss so far, well done!
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Thanks Jo! :) I have had another good day today so am on track to get rid of 3 pounds by next Weigh In. I do hope this motivated streak lasts til Christmas as it will mean I can get a large chunk of my remaining target loss out of the way. I want to be 12 something by Christmas. Of...
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    lady at my slimmingworld class..

    Maybe she was being modest as she wants to play down her achievement as she is embarressed about getting the praise all of the time. Or what she may mean is that she has followed it in spirit but not to the letter and to be honest, when you are bigger, I think you can get away with that...
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    Anyone else hit a brick wall?

    Hey Ruby, I 've just been through a period like that. I lost 3 stone in 4 months from the end of March and then have faffed around with the latest stone for nearly 3 months. I now finally feel back on the wagon but I was on and off it like crazy the last 10 or 11 weeks. This week I lost 2.5 and...
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    Gloating...

    Well done! I am hoping for a 3 pound loss to get my 4 stone sticker this coming week. I got my 3 stone award after just four months but this latest stone has already taken me nearly 3 months to shift. Its a funny ole game this weight loss lark.
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Its been a good day. My loss last night gave me a good motivational boost. I have decided to give up on Alpen Lights as I find them too moorish and eat too many. That said, I have always thought that multi-packs are the work of the devil so I shouldn't have them on my shopping list anyway...
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    Tuesday Weighers

    Wow, you are doing so amazingly well! As for me. I losy 2.5 today. Getting back into it now.
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    Going to group is becoming a chore not a pleasure

    It must be incredibly hard for a consultant to please everyone. Some people do seem to go more for social reasons and dont really ever lose weight. To me, that would be a waste of money but I guess they started with the intention of wanting to lose weight and enjoy going. As we all pay, I...
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    Spooky Slinky Slimdown Sun 12th Sept- Sat 6th Nov

    LOL Well my last chance workout worked as I lost 2.5 pound! I finally feel back in the game after a few weeks of faffing around. I want to get this challenge done and dusted and then start on the next one for xmas.
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Hoorah! I lost 2.5 pounds. That 'last chance workout' this afternoon at the gym did the trick. The 20 mins in the steam room probaby helped too. It was all a bit testosterone in there though as the men were discusssing football as a couple of the West Ham squad were in the pool area. Steaming...
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    Spooky Slinky Slimdown Sun 12th Sept- Sat 6th Nov

    That's a bummer but at least it comes on the back of a great loss last week. As for me, I was doing super well until Sat eve, after which I went over my syns by around 60 for the three days (Sat, Sun and Mon) so not a huge fall off the wagon but not my best week. I am off down the gym...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    OK. Where was I? Oh yes, a Saturday night takeaway. Well, I went over my syns Sunday and yesterday so the progress I made has stalled. Gosh this is so hard sometimes. Its can all be going so well and then bam, along comes a temptation and off down that path I go looking for more. To be...
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    I have overcome a biiiiiig milestone in my life...

    What a lovely post. Being happy with oneself is so important and it upsets me when I see posts on here where, for example, someone talks about crying all night coz they could not fit into their size 12 jeans. I hate the fact that society is generally geared to make bigger people feel awful...
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    Becoming a Consultant; anyone been to the meeting?

    How exciting - good luck!
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    Becoming a Consultant; anyone been to the meeting?

    The job sounded fab but it is one you would do for love rather than money IMO. There is a shed load of work involved in starting up but the support system is fantastic. I currently dont have the time to devote to the set up (they are keen for people to start classes in Jan for obvious...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    I dont even like bourbons, that was the crime! :D Yesterday, I had a great core day but went over on my syns again. I was doing well until son turned up and suggested getting a take-away - a recurring theme for weekends. I had chicken tikka starter size and half a mushroom rice with a tear...
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    Running

    I've been dabbling in running. I'm not disciplined enough to follow the c25k properly but have been building at my own pace. Last night I managed 2k at 7.4kph which took just over 16 mins. The last few runs I have done 1.5 - 2k, I have felt a slightly uncomfortable pain at the very top of...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Ok, its just as well I had 8 syns to bring forward as have gone over today. Not a totally bad day though... Brekkie: fat free yog and strawberries (all free) Snack: Flake 8.5 syns Lunch: wholemeal roll (HEB), beef (free) horseradish (1 syn). Scone (11 syns) Dinner: Mince pasta...
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    I cant quite believe it myself! I will go to the gym tomorrow and have another go to see if I can do it again.
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Hi and thanks. I am feeling quite focused at mo so will try and stay that way in the run up to christmas.
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    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    That is fab - 10.5! I'm now on 7.4 - was doing 9 but thought I'd slow down and try and build the stamina. As for the 3.5, I'll race you!
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    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    What speed do you do?
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    Now taking off the 5th stone with C25K & Slimming World

    Another good diet day. Brekkie: 2 x boiled egg, grilled mushrooms and onions - all free Snack: Flake (8.5 syns) Lunch: chicken (free) and stuffing (3 syns) wholemeal roll (HEB) Dinner: Fried egg (free as using fry spray), baked beans (free) and chips (cooked the Slimming World way so...
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    Grrrrrr ebay!!

    It can be very annoying dealing with the not so honest ebayers. I sold something once and 4 weeks later he wrote to say it arrived damaged. I said why has it taken you so long to let me know. He says I've just moved house. I say, so it could have been damaged in your move then? Oh no he says, it...
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    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    Wow, wow wow! That is absolutely amazing! I managed 1500m (in 12 mins) this week and like you could barely manage a minute of running a few months ago. You, as ever, have given me inspiration. Myself and a friend will be doing a 5k next year, not sure when yet, but I am on my way. xx
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    C25K Running Thread!!

    A lot of people swear by it. I have been doing my own thing really, just building up slowly. I did the first week of this and felt knackered. This week I managed 1500meters at 7.4kph so a slow run but a run nethertheless and I could barely manage a minute before I looked into the c25k. So for...
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    Is this doable?

    Hi AviX and how exciting to have such a lovely target to aim for. As a guide, I started at a slightly lighter weight than you and I lost 3 stone in my first four months doing Slimming World (in the following 2.5 months I am yet to lose another stone in total but that's a different story!). I...
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