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    OMG, weighed this morning!!

    Thanks Wannabe10stone and Veggie Dieter. It looks as though you're both doing great! I'm getting back on track, had a good first week, lost 3 lbs. Next WI on Thurs, not so sure this week as I had two meals out at weekend.
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    WW food quoting Pro Points but using Discover Plan

    I'm also sticking with Discover for the time being, it's always worked for me, and I know it back to front. I am curious though to see what Pro Points is all about. One thing puzzles me though about it, if I'm correct your allowed extra 49 points a week on top of your points allowance? I think...
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    **The day i hit Goal Weight 119lbs (8 stone7lbs)** over 17 stone gone forever. XD

    Congratulations!!! What an amazing achievement. You must feel so good about yourself. I hope everyone who joins Minimins reads this thread because what an inspiration you are, to prove what can be achieved. Best of luck for the future. :)
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    OMG, weighed this morning!!

    Thanks, calorie crusader, good luck to you too! :)
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    Hello! Another New Year Newbie!

    :welcome: You've got a great reason to stay motivated, just keep thinking about how you want to look on your wedding day. Best of luck for your weight loss journey! :)
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    Hello Everyone.. Again

    Hi Leah, welcome back! You've done well on WW before so you know you can do it. Christmas has inflicted some serious damage on my weight loss, so I'm going back to WW too!
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    OMG, weighed this morning!!

    Well I stepped on the scales for the first time since the week before Christmas and am ashamed to say I gained 7 lbs :eek: I'm really annoyed with myself, as although I expected to gain some weight, I was just eating anything for the sake of it. But the damage is done now so I just have to get...
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    newbie

    Hi Jill, welcome to minimins. That's a great achievement to lose 3 stone and keep it off. Best of luck on the rest of your weight loss journey :)
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    hiya i'm new :)

    Hi weemissnaughty, welcome and well done on your weight loss so far! Also good luck in your plans to join the police or become an air hostess, it always help in losing weight if you've got a goal to aim for. :)
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    Went clothes shopping for the first time in ages

    Well done! It makes all the hard work worthwhile when you can buy the things you want to and you feel good.
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    scottishjewels weight loss diary

    :happy096: Well done!! Isn't it great to look at those shiny sevens sparkling away!
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    Got to goal!!!

    :thankyou: everyone for your kind words. I can honestly say that finding Minimins has made a big difference, I've actually found it more supportive and helpful than when I've been to classes in the past. rumbletummy - I bought some size 12 jeans the other day! :D
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    Got to goal!!!

    :D:D:D WI this morning and lost a pound so I'm officially 1 lb under my goal! Now I know what I've lost is nothing compared to the amazing losses by some of the peeps on here but I've spent the last couple of years trying to lose this weight and getting no where, so I'm really chuffed that at...
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    After a few slow weeks I finally lost 2lb in one go!

    Well done and on your achievements so far!
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    Hypno Gastric Band being 'placed' tomorrow

    All the best for tomorrow, sounds really interesting.
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    Had enough! Need to do it this time!!!!!!!!

    Hi Christie, It's great you've got your friend doing it with you. You can phone, text or email each other when you feel like your losing your motivation. I lost weight on WW 2 years ago and slowly gained it back! To start with I told myself that I was fed up counting points and I didn't want to...
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    i have no willpower!

    Hi Lauren, as Shabba said, could you think whether there's a reason why, like boredom or may be you're stressed or tired? Can you try and distract yourself, like reading a magazine or having a bath, going for a walk, something that stops you thinking of food! I know its tough, I'm an emotional...
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    Still waiting to get to goal

    WI today, STS so still 1/2 lb to my goal. It's TOTM so that may be why, as I haven't gone over on points. Trouble is it's gonna be hard this week as I have a meal out tomorrow night and am out for the day in London with my friend on Saturday. I know I could be really good and choose low point...
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    really struggling this week

    I think everyone's given great advice. The main thing is to draw a line under what's happened and start again. I know I used to think if I'd had a bad day, I'd blown it and eat for the rest of the week which meant I'd gain a lot more weight. I think it's so true what Blossom102 says, it's...
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    Newbie

    :welcome: Best of luck in reaching your weight loss goal. I've definitely found that minimins has helped to keep me motivated. :)
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    Hi guys YET another newbie.

    Welcome Vicki, all the best on your weight loss journey. :)
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    New Today

    :welcome: I'm sure you'll find minimins full of support and great advice. Also, well done on the giving up smoking, that's a great achievement.
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    introduction!!

    Welcome to WW! All the best on your weight loss journey :)
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    Wi tomorrow - will I get to goal??

    WI yesterday, 1/2 lb off so 1/2 lb to go! :) I'm gonna dust off the Davina McCall DVD and hopefully get that final 1/2 lb off next week!
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    Wi tomorrow - will I get to goal??

    Thanks all! Well if I don't make it tomorrow, Im still on track for my original date to get to my goal. I'd been faffing about for so long, I really didn't think I'd lose what I have in this time frame. I'm sure that finding MiniMins has helped to motivate me. :)
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    Wi tomorrow - will I get to goal??

    Just noticed, something weird's happened with my weight loss not showing the correct amount I've lost. :confused: I need to check my weight loss ticker - it's hard enough losing it, I want to make sure it's recorded properly!!
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    Wi tomorrow - will I get to goal??

    WI tomorrow. 1 lb from goal but somehow I don't think I'm gonna make it. I've had a cold all week and haven't done any exercise cause i haven't felt like it. One good thing though is that I haven't been too bad on points. Often when I'm not well I just want to eat all the bad stuff like...
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    Super Chuffed

    That's great! This is the thing I love about WW, you can have treats in moderation and still lose weight (although there wasn't enough moderation for me last week as I gained 1/2 lb!). I'm sure you'll soon be at goal.
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    Irish Molly's ipotrim and GL Journey thanks to Minimins

    Wow!!! What an amazing achivement! I hope people that are struggling or think they'll never lose the weight read your post, what an inspiration.
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    Davina McCall DVDs

    Well I've ordered the Davina DVDs. Will report back on how I'm getting on, that's if they don't kill me first!!
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    Cookbook Addicts!

    VWBeetleGirl, would be interested to hear how your jam recipes turn out. My mum loves jam but has stopped making her own as you have to put so much sugar in it. I don't like jam, the only one I like is the grape jelly you get in the US, but I haven't seen it in the UK, well apart from a...
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    WI - good run has come to an end

    Thanks sooshine. Just had my soup - roasted red pepper and tomato, 1/2 point cause I used some olive oil, but lovely. :eat:. Will probably just have some fruit later before I go out to the party. Hoping I can resist the temptations of the buffet!
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    doctors

    Hi Mrs lever, I would certainly go along and have a chat with your doctor. I think size102b makes a good point about counselling, so many of us use food to comfort ourselves, I know I certainly do. It's just a shame that there's such a long wait to get to see a counsellor on the nhs. I think...
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    2nd silver 7

    :happy096: That's great - you'll soon be at your goal!
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    WI - good run has come to an end

    WI this morning. Gained 1/2 lb, so nearly a STS! Suppose it's not too bad as I was away last weekend and I know weight loss is going to slow down now I only have a few lbs to lose. Have a birthday party tomorrow and the dreaded buffet! :eek: Think I'll make some soup tomorrow and have that in...
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    Nervously awaiting WI

    Yeah Shabba, I know you're right. I think it's a psychological thing though, I'm back in the zone now and I feel like if I gain weight I've gone backwards. Realistically though there's going to be times when you have hols or meals out etc when you eat more and are going to gain. As you say...
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    Davina McCall DVDs

    Thanks everyone, I think I'm gonna order the DVDs. LVLLT, I know what you mean about Davina, I can take her in small doses! I will say though that she's not one of these celebs who do these DVDs and then a year later they've gained all the weight back.
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    Can anyone help please

    Hi Sooshine, I think fish and chicken if they're grilled are pretty good choices. I would avoid anything with cream, cheese or butter. I think Lamb's quite high in points too. So the seabass you suggested seems a pretty good choice and sounds yummy! You said you've been saving points and I find...
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    Another 3lb evicted

    Well done!! You'll lose that first stone in no time. :)
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    I am back!

    Welcome back! It's a weird thing that motivation, I've spent the last couple of years looking for mine, think I've found it now!! :D
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    Nervously awaiting WI

    Well WI tomorrow morning and for the first time since I started WW, I had a couple of days when I didn't count points. In my defence, I did have a lovely day and overnight visit to a spa with my sister. In theory I should have been able to stay on track because there's lots of healthy food and...
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    Not going to group

    I'm going it alone. I've been to classes in the past and I was a bit worried that I wouldn't be able to stick to it on my own. I know I've only been doing it a few weeks, but finding MiniMins has really helped a lot in keeping me motivated. I think it's a good idea to save the money you would...
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    heartbroke

    I couldn't believe what I was reading. I'm so sorry for you that you had to go through that. Although it's still not right for the kids to do that, kids can be cruel but for the parents to do that - words fail me. I know it's easier said than done but please don't let them upset you. Just read...
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    Davina McCall DVDs

    Just wondered what you think of Davina McCall's fitness DVDs. I've seen a box set on Amazon which has the Power of Three and My 30 minute workouts and they've got good reviews. I've been doing a Rosemary Conley DVD for a while and need something different and a bit more challenging which I would...
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    I want to binge!!

    I know what you mean, I think we've all been there. Can you do the watching the films in bed bit but leave out the icecream? Or have you got some spare points you could give yourself a little treat without going overboard? Just try and hang in there. Think of what you've already achieved. I...
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    A bit of a confession

    Congratulations on giving up smoking. You sound really motivated and you'll soon be back on track with your weight loss, just keep thinking how you want to look in your bridesmaid's dress! :)
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    This is it!!

    It's the weekends that mess it up for me too. Had a friend staying and had a great time but she's one of those people that can eat everything in sight and not put on weight. :sigh: Found it really difficult to stay on track but at least I pointed everything and am going to try and claw back...
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    Go it alone or go to meetings?

    I've been to classes before and they always worked for me as I think the thought of standing in front of someone to be weighed kept me on the straight and narrow! A couple of years ago me and a friend went every week to Boots and got weighed and that worked really well - must be the competitive...
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    Low

    Sorry things are not going too well for you at the mo. I know sometimes it's so hard just to get through the day - been there, got the t-shirt! I know it's a cliche but time passes and you will get through it. There's lots of support on here when you want to offload.
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    back from operation

    Wishing you a speedy recovery. Take care. :)
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    Newbie from Somerset

    :welcome: Well done on your weight loss so far and best of luck for your future losses!
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    Newbie from Glasgow

    Hi Amelia, well done on giving up smoking! MiniMins is great, you'll find lots of support and help, especially when you're doing it on your own and not going to a class, as I am. Best of luck! :)
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    New girl!

    Hi Jenny, I'm sure you'll find MiniMins full of support and advice. Good luck for your weight loss. :)
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    Another Newbie :)

    Hi Emma, the best of luck with your weight loss journey! :)
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    WOOOOHOOOOO Wk 13 -5 lbs

    Well done!!
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    Irish eyes says OOOps

    Hi Maria, it doesn't sound as though you were too bad! You said you had little bits of everything and not big bits of everything! I think size102b made a good point, WW is a plan for life, it's not about denying yourself of everything. When your's WI day, have you got a few days to claw back...
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    Struggling

    Hi Leah, I agree with what everyone's said, I would keep going to class, even if you sts or put on a few lbs, if you give up completely your probably going be talking stones rather than lbs next year. I know what its like because this year has been pretty tough for me and I wasn't in the right...
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    2nd WI - good news!

    Thanks everyone! :)
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    it''s my party and i'll cry if i want to!!!

    Well done!!! Have a lovely birthday. :)
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    yaaaayyyyyyy!

    Enjoy your chinese! This is why I love WW, you can have your little treats in moderation.
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    2nd WI - good news!

    Weighed this morning and 3 1/2 lb off! After the last couple of years faffing around, I feel like I'm back in the zone now! :D
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    3 months in and still going strong

    :welcome: You sound really motivated and you'll find lots of help and inspiration here. Good luck on your weight loss journey! :)
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    Newbie...having a bit of a tantrum!! Help please!!! :)

    Hi smurph, I know it's really frustrating when you've stuck to it and it isn't showing on the scales. I haven't done SW so can't really comment on that, only thing I would say is are you eating enough, as if you don't eat enough it can slow down weight loss as your body goes into starvation...
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    New Gal from the South ...

    :welcome: Well done on your 2 st loss so far, that's a great achievement. I'm sure you'll find lots of support and motivation here. All the best for your future weight loss. :)
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    My first ww weigh :-)

    :happy096: Well done, that's a fantastic loss!
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    I love my husband...Incentive

    That's a lovely idea.
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    jumping for joy

    :D That's fantastic! You're doing great!!
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    First WW - result!!

    Getting a bit nervous now for second WI on Thursday. Hope my scales were accurate and not playing up as I don't usually lose that much in the first week!
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    To weigh or not to weigh

    I've read a couple of books that say you shouldn't weigh yourself, you should judge your weight loss on inches lost or how your clothes fit. I don't know what everyone else thinks, and I know it's not a good idea to weigh more than once a week, but weighing myself is the only way I can judge how...
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    First WW - result!!

    Thanks everyone! :)
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    Activity Points

    Can someone just remind me about Activity Points, if I remember right, any you've gained you can either use or save them if you want a quicker weight loss. Is that correct?
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    went over by about 60 points last night... wi on Sunday

    We've all been there. It's a long journey and everyone has bad days. You said that you'd identified what triggered it so hopefully that will help the next time. It's a new week, so wipe the slate clean and I'm sure you'll have a good week this week.
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    OMGoodness!!! Been on holiday for an week and...

    Well done!! You should be really proud of yourself!
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    Hellooooo

    Welcome imey to MiniMins and WW. I'm sure Ive read somewhere that it doesn't matter what time you eat in the day as long as you don't go over your calorie or points allowance. I found that the first couple of days when I started WW I was hungry until my body adjusted to eating less but I seem...
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    operation

    Hi Plonks, sorry to hear that your work weren't very supportive, but like others have said don't worry about them, just concentrate on your recovery. Try to think of things to occupy your mind instead of food, like some good books if you like reading. All the best for your op, I hope...
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    sooooo happy

    Congratulations!! :D Yeah, I found 'healthy eating' gave me too much opportunity to over-eat, I need the discipline of the points system, and it's obviously working great for you!
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    The Weight Watchers ramblings of Mizcardio

    You have a beautiful family! Loved the pics of your weight loss journey - what a transformation, you look fantastic. Good luck on the rest of the journey! :)
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    Quarter of the way there!

    :happy096: Well done SammyE on your weight loss so far, that's a great achievement. I would just say, try and look at your weight to lose in small chunks and not the total amount. You can do it!! :)
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    Purple_rains first weigh in

    Hi purplerain - thought I'd replied to your post earlier but it hasn't shown up?? Anyway, what I wanted to say was congratulations - your first silver seven in your first week, that's fantastic!
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    new member,. needing help

    Hi Oscar, I would just say break it down into small steps, concentrate on the first 7 lbs, and then onto the next 7lb, don't think too much about your total weight loss. Also, we all have bad days and days when we 'fall off the wagon', just get back to it as soon as possible. You've got a...
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    Goal weight?

    I think it's whatever you feel happy at. In my twenties I was 8 to 8 1/2 stone - but I know I'm not going to be that again. Last time I successfully lost weight I got to 9 st 4 and I felt happy with how I looked at that weight. I've a very small frame so I should probably be at the lower end...
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    Irish eyes are smiling

    Hi Maria, it's a great feeling isn't it when you feel you are in control of food and it's not in control of you.
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    My New Start....

    Well done!! :D
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    The Journey Continues

    Hi Mel, I see you've lost 30 lb already - what a fantastic achievement! I laughed at your comment about your boobs - I bet a lot of ladies here are thinking "what's she worrying about, I'd love bigger boobs" but as someone else who is rather well endowed in that department, I know what you're...
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    feeling terrified.

    :welcome2: irish eyes. I know how you feel, I also tend to eat when I've had traumas in my life. You'll find MiniMins is a great place, full of support and advice. You sound really motivated and as others have said, you've lost weight before so you know you can do it. Best of luck! :)
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    First time on WW

    Hi Caspa and welcome. I wish you all the best in your weight loss journey and I'm sure you'll find MiniMins full of helpful advice and support.:)
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    First WW - result!!

    Hi everyone, my first WI this morning and couldn't believe it, I lost 5 lb! I've been messing around the last couple of years, trying different diets and then going back on WW but doing it a bit half-heartedly. Must admit I've pointed everything I've eaten this week, so it just shows. Anyway...
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    Panicking Bride 2B!

    Welcome summerrose. I think it always helps if you've got a goal and what better than to look fantastic on your wedding day! The good thing about WW is if you want a Macdonalds you can have one, as long as you've got the points. Best of luck. :)
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I've read all of them. I thought The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo was the best but would recommend all of them.
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    plonks ramblings

    Congratulations on your 4lb loss! Glad the meeting went well. I think it makes all the difference if you get a really good leader. Best of luck for next week.
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    Holiday gain!!

    Hi Lou, I agree with Brightonrosie, that's not much of a gain over two weeks. I have gained 1/2 stone on a 10 day holiday before! :eek: I'm sure you'll soon get that off. All the best. :)
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    Im back!

    Hi Tanya, I'm new to miniMins too, there's so much advice and support on here. Like size102b said, it's a life plan and the good thing about WW is that no food is forbidden, you can save your points if you've got a meal out for instance, so it's great to slot into your life. Best of luck. :)
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    week 21 40lbs gone

    That's fantastic. Well done!!
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    Think i'm gonna do it!!

    Hi, give me chocolate. You sound really motivated and you've got a goal to aim for with being a bridesmaid next year. Best of luck in your weight loss journey.:)
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    First week on WW, survived the weekend!!

    Started WW on Thursday. Weekends have always been a danger time for me, during the week I can usually stick to my points OK but come the weekend I think I've worked hard all week I deserve a treat! Only thing is before you know it you've undone all your hard work. This time I'm determined...
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    wohooooo, first weigh in

    Congratulations!! That's amazing.:D
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    plonks ramblings

    Hi Plonks, totally get where you're coming from and I think when you read through the posts on here a lot of us have felt the same at one time or another, you're not alone. I am a typical comfort eater, when I'm down I turn to food. Over this last year I think I've actually began to get a...
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    Couscous....

    I like the Ainsley Harriott cous cous, my favourite is the citrus kick. It's only 1 point per serving (half a pack). I've tried the plain couscous adding flavouring but it always seems to come out tasting a bit bland!
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    Second WI: STS?

    It is disheartening when you've had a STS but it's probably your body adjusting to the new diet and exercise. Also, if you're exercising a lot you may be building more muscle which is heavier than fat but you'll probably see a loss in inches on your body rather than weight. Keep going, I'm...
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    Any difference?

    Oh, and I forgot to say, it's so inspiring reading about people's weight losses on here and so many have achieved it themselves without going to classes.
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    Any difference?

    I've gone to classes in the past. I think a lot depends on the leader, some classes I've been to they have been really supportive, with others it has felt like they just want to get you weighed and on to the next person. For me, when I've gone to a class the whole fact of being weighed in...
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    Hi, going back to WW

    Hi Plonks, thanks very much. The best of luck to you too. Onwards and upwards (or rather downwards in the case of our weight loss!!). :D
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    Hello !

    Hi Bastet, I began following WW again this Thursday. I know that if you follow it and stick to your points it works. The thing I like about it is that provided it's within your points, no food is forbidden and it's very easy to slot into your life. Of course, whatever plan you follow there...
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    Fake tan with no smell

    Hi, can anyone recommend a fake tan that doesn't have that peculiar smell when it develops, you know, that strange sort of biscuity smell. I usually use the Dove gradual tanner which isn't too bad but still get a slight wiff!
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    dogs

    Picklepud, it's lovely that you've given Ella a home. I have a black lab too, she's 15 but doing pretty well for an old girl, just a bit of arthritis.
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    Hi, going back to WW

    Hi Sharkbait1983 :wavey: Many thanks for your welcome. Best of luck to you too.
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    Some body types will never be thin?

    Hi, Snack Queen, I'm a newbie too. :wavey: I don't think you can change your body shape. I'm a pear - all my weight accumulates on my hips and thighs. In the very dim and distant past when I was a young thing and weighed just over 8 stones, (can't believe I ever weighed that?!!!) I still had...
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    Pinkiie hits 145lbs gone!!...41lbs to go!!...=D

    Well done, what an amazing achievement.
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    Going It Alone

    Hi Miss Stella, I've followed WW on and off for many years and have always found it the most successful for me. I've been to classes in the past. The last time I followed WW, myself and a friend decided to follow it together and went once a week to Boots to get weighed. Unfortunately my friend...
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    Hi, going back to WW

    Hi everyone, I discovered this great site a week ago and have been addicted ever since! I've found it so inspiring to read people's stories and how they cope with the challenge that is losing weight. I'm a typical yo-yo dieter and have been on a diet for most of my adult life! Over the years I...
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