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  1. gl12282

    Delicious meals with minimum ingredients.

    Wow. Fabulous recipes. Thanks Kathy (in particular). I have been thinking of getting a slow cooker for ages but still a bit 'scared' !!! Ridiculous really. I might have to get my sister over to help do the first batch !!! Thanks again. Gail x
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    One more time!

    Great attitude. It may well happen again too but if/when it does you just have to get back on as you have done now. I suspect every single person here has been where you are but if we don't keep trying when we make an error (and that's all it is) then we will never succeed. So well done for...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Agree Bev, as does your daughter :-) Gail xx
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    Slimming World Online

    I think it completely depends on you. I did it online and had no real difficulties. I was accountable only to myself however I was lucky because I lost really quickly in the beginning and that makes it very motivating. I don't have time to go to a group and am quite comfortable not going...
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    help to understand how this can work please

    SW isn't about calorie counting but this only works if you commit and follow the plan properly. You can have a chicken breast as a snack but you need to have 1/3 superfree with that. This probably means that the breast you may want to have doesn't need to be as big. On EE (and ideally the...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Wow. An amazing day. You totally deserve Miss Slinky and your fabulous loss. The last 3 weeks have really been fab for you. -3 lbs, only +1.5 lbs despite time away AND a big loss the previous week and then -3 lbs again. Totally fab. So proud of you. We have helped each other - but whatever I...
  7. gl12282

    Six Stones to loose, will NOT fail.

    Doesn't matter lol !! Someone will read it even if they don't comment :-) What a totally amazing achievement. Well done. You must feel absolutely fabulous. Well done and good luck with maintaining :-) Gail x
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    Down with Spanx!

    Hi Spanx, Still so impressed by Miss Slinky. Wow :-). Am extra impressed by anyone who manages to get back on to the plan properly and lose lots of weight again. I haven't really managed to do that yet properly and although I am feeling positive, I know how easy it is to 'fall off' my perch...
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    Extra Easy Need to loose 5 stone

    Hi Kelley, I agree it seems daunting. So I tend not to ever really think about how much I've got to lose in one go. Take it half a stone at a time (or less than that if you need to) and set lots of mini goals. Like feeling a particular top or pair of trousers starting to feel a bit looser or...
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    Down with Spanx!

    Hello *waves shyly* !! Thanks for your welcome post on Dawns diary. In fact I had already gone to look at your diary before that as I spotted you still on here and was bowled over by your progress - Miss Slinky indeed - that's amazing. You must be so proud :-D I will update on my time...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Awwwww *blushes* thanks Dawn. It has been wonderful to see Bev again - unexpected but lovely. She looks fabulous (agree the hair is great and really suits you) and is as down to earth as ever. I too have had an amazing weekend despite just abandoning Dawn on 3 occasions for various reasons...
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    Oh my goodness!

    What a transformation. That's fabulous and I'm so pleased to hear (on another thread) that you are feeling as amazing as you look. Well done again :-) Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Dawn is amazing. She is helping me sort out 'stuff' and has been v patient when I have to do 'stuff' and leave her alone ! Thank you angel Dawn She is right, the carbonara was amazing. We prob made a bit too much but next time I would have to work out how to make if for one. I don't think it...
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    Extra Easy Need to loose 5 stone

    Definitely doable but very challenging. However I can promise you that even if you 'only' lose 3 stone (and therefore a way off your initial aim) you will still feel amazing. Everyone responds differently to a tough target. Some embrace it and celebrate whatever they manage to achieve towards...
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    Dare I say it? New thinking and new results............

    Fab post. Well done. You must feel amazing :-) Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    New Bee

    Hi Sallybear, Welcome to SW :-). How are you getting on so far ? It's a great plan. Try not to worry about where you are starting from (easy to say I know) but look forward to where you are going. Set yourself small targets and celebrate your successes. Move on from your stumbles (although try...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    I can't sleep :-( It is soooooo lovely to have the amazing Dawn here. I have been as excited as she was and just as excited by the fact that we are staying on plan. Poor Dawn may have a weekend of effectively running round after me (we are planning to cook some stuff for freezing as I'm never...
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    Really struggling :(

    Hi Pink Toaster, Sorry to hear you are struggling. Well done for sticking with it because it's very disheartening to feel that you aren't getting anywhere. You have had some great comments here already. Here are my thoughts: I agree with writing things down (everything). It is so easy to...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Yay to the park run - you'll love it ! There's a new one started round the corner from me too so might try that one out if I get a chance before you come - then can choose the easiest one (or the hardest) depending on your preference ! Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    Unthoughtful people!

    MLM, I couldn't just read without comment. It's absolutely fine to have a rant here. I cannot imagine how difficult this is for you and can totally understand why it affects the 'whole of you' (if that makes any sense). I can't tell you what to do but I do wonder whether there is any way...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Well, net result from the holiday was a loss of 3 lbs. How chuffed am I ! I thought I'd lost weight while away because my clothes felt looser but I didn't know whether that was because they got worn ! Today's weigh in was another 1 lb off (almost 1.5lb) giving me back my 5 stone shiny -...
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Well done everyone on some great results. Angem - 11lb since Jan is great. It's not far off 1lb per week (which added up over a year would be about 3 stone) - I'd be happy with that ! Happy birthday to dextersmum. Hope you have a really lovely day and congrats on your loss. I have lost another...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Fantastic WI result :) I'm delighted for you. Hope you're feeling better now and the meal was delicious *drool*. Speak soon sis. Gail x
  24. gl12282

    SCUBA DIVING ??

    Just come back from holiday. OMG, it was amazing. It was so lovely to be back in the water after 3 years and it came back really quickly. I am desperate to get back into diving in the UK again but need to have a serious think. Will need a new dry suit which is a scary prospect because although...
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Happy Birthday for Sunday dextersmum :) Sorry I've been AWOL for so long. Nice to see lots of 'new' faces (you may well have been posting for a while already !). I was having a very hard time generally (more life than SW) and just didn't have time to get on here much. All is going ok in...
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    Down with Spanx!

    Hi Spanx, Long time no speak. Great to see you making progress with the small gain - you'll be back at target in no time :). Hope all is still going well - cone back and let us know you are ok. Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    Baby Charlie has arrived so lets get on with shedding the rest of this wobble!!!

    Congratulations. I am delighted for you. Thanks for posting the pic :) Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Hi Dawn, Just a quick note to say publicly 'WELL DONE' for your run - what a superstar. I told you that you could, it's just all in the mind. Don't worry if you're anxious before the next time and think you won't manage it again because that's normal (at least for me !). Every time I run, I...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    I'm baaaaaaack :D And feeling exhausted but totally invigorated. Brief highlights - boat was AMAZING. Rooms were as big as a hotel room and the bathrooms bigger than many hotels I've been in. Got a room to myself as the only single female traveller :). Crew were fantastic and very attentive...
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    A Taste Of Honey

    Hi Honey, Great to see that you continue to make progress despite the fact that you've been doing this for more than 18 months now. That is fabulous. A great achievement that you should be really proud of. I understand your concern about going back to where you came - as much as I love the way...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Yay. Fabulous time. Sounds great. Would love to see the texts !!!! :p Welcome home. You know that 9 lb isn't really 9 lb though don't you ! By Sunday it'll be about 4 and you can do that in a week or two without any difficulty :) Big hugs Gail xxx Sent from my iPhone
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    Down with Spanx!

    I meant to reply to this yesterday but forgot. How you could have even thought of being 100% while at a meeting in a cupcake place is very impressive. Sounds like you are having a good week though. Thanks to Kenco (sorry, you'll always be Surreygal in my heart !!) for the warm welcome. And is...
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    Down with Spanx!

    P.S. thanks Jilly to your messages to both of us :) Sent from my iPhone
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    Down with Spanx!

    Hi Spanx, Thanks for your message and welcome back. Yes, we must be twins !!! From one gainer to another - my advice (always happy to give, not quite so good at following it !) is to set realistic goals. I spent ages thinking 'if I can just get back to where I was, I'll be ok' but because it...
  35. gl12282

    Strugglers United

    Thought I'd resurrect this thread. Found it by searching for threads that Smartie started (sorry Smartie - I'm not stalking you but I've been missing in action for a while so wanted to find out what you were up to). I can relate to so much of what has been said here. I like smartie lost 5 stone...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    So sorry for my total silence. I don't want to say too much about it (when I started thinking this morning about what I might say on here, it made me cry :() but I wasn't having a good time. Quite a lot of things in my life fell apart (albeit temporarily) - both work and home, over a short...
  37. gl12282

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    That's a fantastic achievement. I can totally and utterly understand where you are coming from. Be proud and we will be proud with you :) Well done (although those words don't even come close to 'doing it' for me!) Gail x
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Yay. Well done Dawn. I don't care that you might not win - in my mind you are a winner anyway. Delighted for you. Well done on the gym session. Looking forward to chatting again/meeting up soon ? Gail xxx P.S. my first post here in about 2 months - you are honoured !!! Apologies for my...
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    SCUBA DIVING ??

    Hi Moon, What a fabulous year you have had. You must feel fantastic. thanks for updating. I have maintained most of my losses over the last few months so dry suit is still way too big (?? Maybe with a thick undersuit ???) however I have booked my first dive trip in 3 years. Eeeek. Can't wait...
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    Staying Shunk Shrimpy

    Welcome back :). Sorry to hear that you're struggling with things (in some ways). Hope you manage to come to some agreement with your consultant about your weight. Can't promise to keep up because I'm snowed under at the moment but at least I'm up to date at the moment ! Gail x
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Ha ha. Loved the 'chic' dressing. Wish it was true........! Thank you Smartie :). Loved this thread ! Gail x P.S. welcome to our newest newbie (sorry can't see your name on my phone) P.P.S. anyone seen founder and guru Ozzie recently ? Sent from my iPhone
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Yay for Sunday weighers. Some great losses this week - 1 lb is a great loss, they all add up. To the person who said 70 weeks was a long time, I agree but I can promise you that you will feel really great LONG before you get to the final total. I lost 6lb this week. I don't think that's...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Thanks very much for checking up on me. I have had a totally rubbish weekend - very stressed about 'stuff'. As a result, haven't eaten all that much (which is very unlike me). So todays WI was good (every cloud and all that.....!). I thought I'd lost 4 lb but when I put it into the SW website...
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    How much did you lose in your second week?

    To all you who are disappointed with your second week losses, I understand. However this is not a race. For those who lose quickly - lucky them because it certainly helps with the motivation. But being a slow loser does not stop you being a successful loser. Stick with it, because it works...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Thanks. Sorry I haven't been around much. Been v busy. Long chat on the phone to Dawn tonight which was lovely but to summarise: 1. Things have been going much better the last 2.5 weeks than for ages prior to that. Obviously the losses don't reflect that (STS overall over the 2 weeks) but I...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Oops. Sorry been busy not hiding. Lost 2 lb this week (ie the gain from last week) which is good. Considering that I went to a very lovely cake shop on Friday (planned), that's fine. So now there is nothing going on this week that should trip me up so fingers crossed. Sorry I haven't had time...
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    A Taste Of Honey

    Great post Honey. I think you have such a realistic and honest attitude to this that you are correct - you are not in that group of people who start to lose weight and then get bored after a while and start to regain it. You could still be in that group if you weren't here and/or doing what...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Well the scales did start to move this morning (as I knew they would). Obviously they need to keep moving until Sunday/Monday but that will be all down to me. Work wasn't that great today and lots of temptations in the way. I had some but probably almost within syns. I had a tiny piece of cake...
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    It's Now Or Never

    Yay, meeting little sausage ! How is she doing ? How much has she lost now ? I was only thinking about her this week and went onto her profile to see when she was last here. Please pass on my best wishes :) Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Fantastic. Well done (on both accounts !) Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    Fighting fit for Fifty... My journey this year.

    Hope tomorrow goes well for you. Night night. Sleep well. Gail x
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Thanks Emsie14 for reading. Welcome to my thread :). And thanks to the rest of the regular rowdy lot for still being here :) (Reposted from Sunday Weighers Thread) 'Well I had a lovely weekend dining away however as a result I gained 2 lbs. a bit disappointed as I had been so good all week...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    HAHAHAHAHAHA. Love the pressie. You and Sarah are brilliant. A great pair *groan* !!! Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    How eloquently put Dawn :). The only bit I might still debate would be that I think snacks should be ideally be superfree (full stop !) but can be Hex's, syns or combined free/superfree (as minimum 1/3 superfree). If you choose to snack on other stuff, I think there's little in it between the...
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Well I had a lovely weekend dining away however as a result I gained 2 lbs. a bit disappointed as I had been so good all week and scales were suggesting that I might have a loss or at least a STS despite Saturday night however it was not to be ! Fingers crossed for this week. Gail x Sent from...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    I LOVE IT. Thanks so much Smartie :D Gail x
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Hi Dabhand (I don't know how to distinguish between the 2 dawns without calling you by your 'call signs') They will go down. Mine definitely have - I never thought they were that big but they definitely were (according the others) ! skinnydawn - glad you had a good day. Don't stay up too late...
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    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Bev, I haven't read the threads on this matter but I can't see how it's not allowed to have HEx's as snacks. Some of the Hex's are deliberately packed as 'grab and go' eg babybels, dairylea cheese portions, HiFi's and other cereal bars. However I agree that if you use your HEx's as part of a...
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Well done everyone. Some great results. Happy Birthday Honey. And my mind is obviously too clean because I can't figure out what the rude comment Re: why_d would have been :confused: Anyway, I will WI tomorrow because I was away this morning. Had a good week apart from meal out last night...
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    Staying Shunk Shrimpy

    Where have you gone Shrimpy ? Missing your posts. Hope you are ok ? Gail x
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    Fighting fit for Fifty... My journey this year.

    Hi Dawn, Glad you have your own thread now. Welcome to SW and well done for making the commitment. Sorry to hear that you have a few difficult things going on in life. As you are just starting out again, I will give you the benefit of my advice (even if you didn't want it !): 1. Plan, plan...
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    Down with Spanx!

    Wow. Fantastic result. Absolutely brilliant. Well done on the new shiny :). So close now :D Good luck for this week. What a massive incentive to be well behaved. Go for it. :D Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Definitely not me - my IT skills are ok bit definitely not good enough to add sound. I can't write much as i've had a lot to drink (out fine dining) but suffice to say I will be back on plan after my flexi Syn night tonight. Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Hi Samus, I started this online and still am totally focused on my Sunday WI (ie the day I started) however I go to group occasionally when I can (roughly once a month on average) because I like it (my WI's are a little different to those at home so I'm not really bothered what happens there...
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    It's Now Or Never

    Hey Pinkie, Don't look back. What has happened has happened. You have still lost a load of weight and are much lighter than this time last year. I can promise you that you are not the only one who has had a large gain - look around the forum to see that. My gain isn't quite as big as yours but...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Thanks for checking up on me Becky ! For once, me not being here much isn't because I'm hiding and misbehaving !! Week is going well. I'm drinking loads and eating sensibly. It's only been 3 and a half days but I haven't really felt any danger of going off track (although I have thought about...
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    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Welcome back Paul, Please don't feel guilty/ashamed about what's happened since you left - there is absolutely no point. This is a lifelong journey which will undoubtedly have it's highs and lows. Take heart from the fact that there are people still here from when you left that have been doing...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Thanks all. I had managed to reverse most of that loss by this morning (!) however I have had a very good day today and I'm still hoping to work towards at least a STS this week or even a loss after my fine dining this coming weekend :) I went to see a 'lady' today for 'therapy' (she does some...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    OMG. I can't wait to come to yours - food looks amazing :). We can set a date when I see you in Feb :D Can't believe I've only been off your thread for 2 days and had 5 pages to catch up on. Jeeeeeez. Can't a girl sleep for a couple of days :p As I've said before 10lbs cannot possibly be a...
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    It's Now Or Never

    Hi Pinkie, Sorry for being missing in action from your thread - I hadn't forgotten you. I'm sorry to hear that things have been so difficult for you at work and at home. However I hope that despite all of that you had a lovely christmas and new year. Regardless of what happened food and drink...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Happy new year everyone :) I lost 2.5 lb today. Should have been quite a bit more but for the 2 rubbish days at the end of the week - ooops. So, back on track now. Want to have a good week because I'm off fine dining at the weekend. Then WI on Monday. Hope for at least a STS but ideally 1 or 2...
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Afternoon all. Happy new year. I lost 2.5 lbs which is good. Should have been quite a bit more but yesterday was v bad *hangs head in shame* ! So onwards. I won't be hear next Sunday as I am dining out and away from home on Saturday but I will WI as on Monday when I'm back. Great to see...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    An apple a day.....ha ha ! I like that idea. Anyway, 4 good days out of 5 isn't too bad. Had a bit of a wobble yesterday and would really like to have another wobble today (!) but I know it's really important for me to have lots of good days in a row to get the momentum going and to give myself...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    I might not be in Florida for a while (which might be a good thing as I overdosed on cinnabons last time !) so you might be safe :p However, as difficult as it has been today, I am still on track - yaaaay. Thanks for your faith in me (or was it just an opportunity to have a dig at...
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    Funny little traits or just odd...

    I think I'm going to develop some new habits while reading this thread - it's giving me ideas :p I have no idea which shoe I put on first and I couldn't even figure out what you were talking about when you talked about the loo roll being the 'wrong way' round (but then mine is on a pole so I...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    OMG. It looks AMAZING. You have tormented me when I've finished all my syns and HEx's........... Glad you had a great night. Speak to you tomorrow/Sunday. Gail xxxxx
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    I totally 'get' where you are coming from. And I'm so impressed that you gave away the chocolates. As difficult as that was, much better than you starting to eat them and then it all going pear shaped (which it probably would). I have been struggling to be consistent recently. I have a few good...
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    1 lb on - was there something going on this week ? :p Well done Smartie - that's a fab result :). For Xmas week - I'm impressed. Happy Birthday Why_d. Hope it's a good one (I don't know if it's today but Kwise thinks it might be so that's good enough for me !!!) Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Kwise - you are still 6lb lighter than you were last year. That is still an achievement. And you are correct, if you hadn't been good, that would have probably been 6 lb more than you were last year (ie 12 lb more than you are now or maybe even more if you are anything like me :o). Look at the...
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    You're no different from the rest of us. We all just have slightly barying 'restart' dates ! Hope you enjoy it all. It's good to do this every now and then as long as you are still focused on getting back on track when it's the right time :) Gail x
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Sorry for the delay in responding. I'm now back on track and have been for 3 days (including today). Have a handful of syns to spare too (have had 2 + 13.5 + 13 so far). So my plan: Actually I don't have a formal plan yet. I like the one above but I haven't managed to put any specifics to that...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Yum yum *drool* at the chocolate cake/pudding. So what did you have for pudding at the restaurant ? I would have had bread and butter pudding. Mmmmm, I love it (I think it stems back to my deprived childhood when my Mum never made hot puddings apart from apple crumble on special occasions !!)...
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    Total Newbie......but Very Impressed!

    Hi Lucy, Welcome to minis and SW. It's a great plan which isn't really like a 'diet' but more of a way of life. Hopefully you will enjoy it as well as losing weight. Good luck. Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Hi sausage, I did my first 100% day yesterday and even though I was really looking forward to it, I found it hard. Stuck to it though and am still on track today (although I'm not yet out of bed yet :o) so far ! I suspect this is going to be hard for a little while but hopefully it will get...
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Fab target honey. Just remember to look at the bigger picture during the year because you worry that you have started to slow down when actually the bigger picture is that you have continued to lose consistently throughout with the odd gain (normal) here and there. A fantastic role model for all...
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    Down with Spanx!

    Fantastic result Spanx. I am so proud of you :D. Thanks for being a great inspiration and hopefully some motivation for me to get back on track and follow you down :) Happy Christmas. Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Yay for Spanx. What a fantastic result as an Xmas pressie and a subtle reminder (an inspiration :)) to me of what I could achieve in the future. Well done to Angem - a very respectable result for Xmas week. Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Fabulous results honey and why_d. That's really great. :D Gail x P.S. and remember these losses Honey when you are worrying about your losses slowing down ! Sent from my iPhone
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Gwyn looks fab - they've done a great job. Sue, thank you for telling us what Dawn did. She really is delightful (even better (if that's possible) in person). Merry Christmas to everyone. Hope it's a lovely day with your family and friends and that you have fond memories of those who can't be...
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Sorry for hiding and not being here last Sunday - i well and truly fell off my perch with a 4 lb gain and more to come this week :(. Apologies for the duplicate post below from my thread but i'm on my phone. I'm not at home tomorrow morning so will have to WI on Monday :eek: ! But I will and...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Thanks everyone. Merry Christmas. I haven't posted much but have been reading (and hiding a bit). As you know, I am waaaay off track at present. Have decided that I am back on track on 26th and will make a plan and post it here. I am not at home tonight so might as well have the 'maxi' weigh in...
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    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    And there was me thinking what a coincidence that Sid and Babs had spotted that stuff on your thread !!! How gullible am I ! (actually, don't answer that, I am often the definition of gullible :)) Hope tomorrow goes ok. Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    That is RIDICULOUS (the photos) !!!!! :p Thinking of you tomorrow. Gail xx Sent from my iPhone
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Thanks all. WI was rubbish as expected. +4 lbs so nearly back to square one. I have spoken to a friend of the family who does some hypnotherapy/neuro linguistic programming and other psycho babble in the hope that I may be able to find a slightly better balance in my life. I am so happy with...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    I've been hiding. Fell off my perch big style this week. Have been on self destruct. So frustrating - why do I do this to myself ???? I'm going to look into the hypno thing again - I am sure that some psychological therapy will help me deal with some of my longer term issues. A friend of the...
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Samus - don't look back at 'what if', look forward to 'when'. We all have hiccups - every single one of us here knows that. It was your turn then to fall off the perch, just as it's my turn (again) this week :o. Move on and get back on it. You can make it happen :) Big hugs. Gail x Sent from...
  97. gl12282

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Ha ha !! Today has been better. Avoided the biscuits at work. Had a piece of home made chocolate cake just now from my sisters neighbour which was delicious but I'm sure it was no more than 15 syns (;)) and I'm not planning anything else today (fingers crossed). Tomorrow is work night out -...
  98. gl12282

    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    OMG. Definitely. I get soooo much more cold now. Let me know how the microwaveable bottle goes :-) Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    Things to do when you're bored! ptII

    Type 'google gravity' in and click 'I'm feeling lucky' Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    Lets write a sw story

    However on reflection, a holiday near the equator wasn't such a good idea when she was glowing like a ready brek person so she threw the pin again and it landed...... Sent from my iPhone
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    Lets write a sw story

    ........her hand ? Sent from my iPhone
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    Things to do when you're bored! ptII

    Took me a while to figure that out :o. Love them though. Thanks. Any more..............????? :) Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    Things to do when you're bored! ptII

    And again.....
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    Things to do when you're bored! ptII

    Oops sorry, duplicate post
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    Lets write a sw story

    As it happens, Mount Hagen was a good place to choose because there are lots of lovely fresh vegetables there (unlike the coastal regions in Papua New Guinea) to stick to SW. However, it seemed a long way to go for a week..... Sent from my iPhone
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Well, today's plan went to pot. I suspect I would have given Lorrayne a run for her money on the 'bad' front ...........:o. Lesson learnt is that the will power has limits - oops. breakfast was ok, lunch was okish. Everything else was rubbish. Lost count of biscuits, chocolate, crisps, Danish...
  107. gl12282

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Mixed day today. I have had some successes and some failures !! Breakfast - big bowl of fresh fruit salad and a very small freshly baked pain au chocolat (believe it or not that was one of the successes !) Lunch: most of a baked potato with baked beans and salad (success) Avoided Danish...
  108. gl12282

    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Honey, Well done for taking a step back and looking at the bigger picture. To a certain extent, it's that old 'it's only a lb' thing whereas each lb adds up. I can appreciate that it still feels like a long way to go and therefore you feel that it should be faster but you are still...
  109. gl12282

    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    A thought: Samus - were you 'too extreme' when you started ? I mean were you using your syns and eating enough ? I know for me, if I'm 'too strict', I can't keep it up. This has to feel like 'normal' eating eg a bit of chocolate/what I fancy (within syns) but not keeping my syns too low...
  110. gl12282

    Down with Spanx!

    Grrrrrr. Just typed a post and lost it. I'll try and remember what I said. I agree with your plan. The last few lbs will not make any significant difference to how you look however they WILL make a difference to very fitted clothes (I know from my holiday gain). So if your clothes fit fine and...
  111. gl12282

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Hope they manage to sort you out Steve although I'm probably in agreement with you - I suspect it may need amputating. This is telemedicine at it's finest ;) Mind you, what do I know :p !!!!! Hope you make it to the lunch though. Seems a shame to miss out. Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    WG - stick with it and make those changes :) Honey - you know this anyway but sometimes you need to hear it from others. SW is not a precise science and there are lots of factors involved in this. That 2 lb will not be a real gain, it will come off again and if you continue to stick to plan...
  113. gl12282

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Thank you. WI today was good. Lost 1.5 lbs which is a fair reflection of my week, so only 4 lbs to lose the rest of holiday weight and get my 5.5 stone shiny back. Then another 2.5lbs to get back to the 11's and then onwards into new territory. I would like to be there by the end of Jan (taking...
  114. gl12282

    Tortoise losers CAN win the race !

    Fantastic post Bev. Loved it. It's great to show people that it doesn't matter how long it takes, that you can still get there. You and Heather and Ellebear and Spanx and quite a few others can show people that slow losses aren't necessarily a bad thing and can in fact be a very very good thing...
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    Staying Shunk Shrimpy

    Yay to the new dishwasher. I love new gadgets. Glad to hear you feeling a bit happier. I want to pick your brains about February at some point. Hope that's ok. I'll PM you :) Gail x
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Thanks Dawn, Bev, Bess and Penny :) I have been a fairly good girl today ! During the day I had a bag of clementines, turned down biscuits at the hairdressers and browsing in Hotel Chocolat ! Then I had a bit of everything at the buffet tonight - included a mini pork pie, piece of cheese and...
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    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Yum yum *drools at pudding platter* ! Gail x
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    I was a bit naughty yesterday. I had a good day (including using 6 syns plus my HexA and HexB between breakfast and lunch) and I was rushing out so I skipped tea (the naughty bit) but didn't have any snacks or crisps at the pub (which is a fab achievement for me - I've never managed that...
  119. gl12282

    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Hoping Sausage and Honey don't blow away now that they are so much lighter than they were.......thinking of you both. Gail x
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    P.S. Had a delicious dinner tonight. Chicken Tagine (should be Lamb but the lamb I'd buy from Ocado is not v low fat so I'd have to get from a butcher to do it with lean Lamb) Total syns for the lot: 16 (so between 2.5 and 4 syns each depending on the number of portions) 2 chicken breasts but...
  121. gl12282

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Eeeek. Talking of biscuits, I ate rather a lot yesterday. Got tripped up by a couple of things - buffet at work and meal out at a friends house and then topped it all off by eating 200g Bonne Maman biscuits *shame*. So undid most of this weeks good work in one day. Grrrrrrr. Not helped by having...
  122. gl12282

    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    I'll be weighing in on xmas day. I hadn't realised it was Sunday (or rather I hadn't connected the two yet) but I'll be here just as I have been on every other Sunday when I've been at home or in this country. I agree with Sausage though - I pity those who weigh in on Mondays :eek: Gail x
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Hi Dawn, Loved your post about the weekend (even though I had to read it in 2 parts so that I could go to the loo/make a coffee in between !!!). It's probably worth chasing the appointment now. I'd start by calling the referrer (chest surgeon ?) 's secretary to check that the letter has been...
  124. gl12282

    Sausage on a mission - veggie green days diary

    Oh YUM. That dinner from wagamama looks amazing. You don't often get food that good I think so probably worth the gain ? Hope this week is better (and that was probably a short term gain anyway so hopefully come off easily :)) Gail x
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Look smartie, look. I have an avatar :D :D :D Thanks again. Gail x
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Well done Tracey, What's great is that you can see how well it could have worked but needs a bit of tweaking. I think MANY of us can relate to what happened. Fingers crossed for this week. And a HUGE MASSIVE THANK YOU to Smartie. I LOVE it :) I am going to be putting money in a box at work...
  127. gl12282

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Thanks Smartie. But this week has been HARD. I'm proud because I did well most of the week (and avoided LOTS of biscuits) etc but frustrated that I blew it big style yesterday. Bleurgh. Thanks for thinking of me in the avatars. I keep meaning to put something (anything really !) on just so...
  128. gl12282

    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Hey Smartie, You're human. It'll come back. Don't change them because you can't face up to it, just don't change them because you're going to turn it around. A few weeks ago I had my 5.5 shiny. I then lost that AND the 5 stone one. I've got the 5 stone one back and I'm chasing the 5.5 one now...
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Sorry to hear that smartie. I hope you know why though ?? You're sooooo close to that 5 stone though if you're stats are correct ? Hope this week is better for you. Gail x
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    In general a great week here. Well done everyone (no matter how big or small). For those who didn't lose, draw a line and get back on it. This is a lifelong journey for most of us so you can expect a few gain along the way. I had a much better week than I've had for ages apart from a...
  131. gl12282

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Sorry Penny, forgot to answer your question. 6.5 x HexA total - Serves 8. I think I got this from Shrimpy Mushrooms (200-400g) 3 onions 2-3 peppers 2 tins baked beans 1 tin tinned tomatoes 8 laughing cow triangles 200g reduced fat cheddar Lasagne sheets Chilli powder or tabasco to taste...
  132. gl12282

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Well I had a great week apart from a partly bad Friday and a very bad Saturday. So bad in fact that I can't even write down everything that I ate because I can't remember :(. So must read 'note to self' again today because I totally forgot about it yesterday. So, result today is a loss of 1.5...
  133. gl12282

    156weeks and 210lbs ago.

    I love this new revised post. I think it's so important for all of us to acknowledge those highs AND lows and the fact that you feel the same as the rest of us in that you have those days where you feel 'why am I bothering'. I know i do. However you have also reinforced the reasons why we ARE...
  134. gl12282

    15 Stone To Lose - Help And Encouragement Gratefully Recieved!

    Wow. That's fabulous Emma. Hope you are feeling great about it. Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    156weeks and 210lbs ago.

    Fantastic Ian. I agree with others here. You are a total inspiration. To have lost so much and be doing a fabulous job of maintaining is amazing. Well done and thanks for the post. Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Hi PinkToaster, I wouldn't be too concerned about it. I suspect it's just a bit of a false gain last week which has now gone because of your mostly good days this week. However whichever way, put it behind you and have a really good week so that you can have another loss this week. Hope your...
  137. gl12282

    Staying Shunk Shrimpy

    Anytime. It's meant with total honesty. More hugs. Gail x
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    Staying Shunk Shrimpy

    Hi Shrimps, I am sending you hugs too. If am a good listener. If you want to talk, please feel free to message me on FB and I'll email you my number. Hope things get better soon. Gail x
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    http://www.marksandspencer.com/Una-Cotton-Double-Breasted-Military/dp/B005TCVPQM?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_17&nodeId=527352031&sr=1-17&qid=1322865862&pf_rd_r=0HBX2EGXY1BBJ0XHY1GD&pf_rd_m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=527352031&pf_rd_p=215570647&pf_rd_s=related-items-3 Hopefully this will...
  140. gl12282

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    P.S. Bought a coat today. My first for years and years. I am soooooo excited !!!!! :D
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Thanks Hattie. I agree that Coast sizes are small. Dress is a 16 so v good for me. I'm mostly a 16 but 14 in some clothes. Thanks Laura, sorry I haven't got back on your diary yet but I haven't forgotten and will get there soon, I promise ! This week still going pretty well but not quite 100%...
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    Wow - fab doner kebab recipe, tastes like the real thing!!!

    I think the only way of getting extra lean lamb mince is to get the butcher to mince it for you from lean cuts of lamb (expensive I presume) however lots of places sell lean lamb (ie 10% fat) which isn't horrific in syns. You can also try it with extra lean beef (ie free) which is ok but not as...
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Might it be time to get some new scales ?? It's ok to be like that if you're weighing in a group, but if you're weighing at home it's a bit difficult to see how you are getting on ? Hope you have a good week though. Welcome back Ozzie. I know it doesn't feel like progress but if you are...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Hope tomorrows appointment (and WI ?) goes well. I will be thinking of you. I wish I was as organised as you - I need to take a leaf out of your book......! Gail xxx
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Awwwww. Loved your last post :) I'm so impressed with Suki - it's not long since you were struggling to toilet train her. Now she's writing essays and putting in for GCSE's ! Glad you bought some new clothes - you deserve it :D Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    I am your friend :D But I don't want Herman :(. Too tempting, especially when you were talking about cinnamon etc *drools* I wish I could be there to give you a great big hug. I know life is difficult but you will deal with it just as you have in the past. Through you, your Dad lives on in so...
  147. gl12282

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Thank you :) Still on a roll :-D. Today (green) Breakfast: muller light cheesecake (1syn), passion fruit, pear, 3 clementines Lunch: quorn and vegetable stroganoff with v low fat fromage frais, 2 oz Thai fragrant rice, lettuce, tomato. 2 clementines Tea: baked bean lasagne (1 HexA)...
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    Staying Shunk Shrimpy

    Ok. I'm up to date now (well, I only read the last week or so - much to the disgust of the perfectionist bit of my persona !!) Thanks for the support on my thread. Obviously I'm nowhere near maintaining yet but as I had been considering just trying to maintain where I was before my holiday...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Thanks Shrimpy, Finish for today is 2x Choc caramel HiFi's (HexB1), 1 fibre plus (HexB2), 2 dairylea triangle things (HexA2), 1 M&S florentine (5.5 syns), 1 velvet crunch (4 syns) so total 15.5 syns. Pleased with that. Feel a bit of a pig for eating all that AFTER a meal however it is on plan...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Sorry to hear about all your news today :(. Life is so unfair. But your plans for that sour dough sound yummy. Hope you are bearing up ok. Big hugs. Gail xxxx P.S. I love the idea of Sarah's quiz but I just don't have the time :(. What's it for ? Sent from my iPhone
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    3rd good day today in a row (so far !). Definitely still needing 'note to self' though Green Breakfast - none Lunch (5.30pm :o) - baked bean lasagne (HexA 1), salad Snack - 2 clementines, 2 small M&S Belgian biscuits (est 6 syns because they were small) Tea (10.30pm) - 3oz Thai fragrant rice...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Food update: Falafel were delicious. Had with SW chips and salad. Definitely ate too much though - the falafel and chips could have fed 3 or maybe even 4 but eaten between 2 of us. Just ate it because it was there. Am usually ok with portion sizes but only because I know how many people a...
  153. gl12282

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Today's result was + 1 lb which I'm happy with (and have kept my 5 stone shiny - yay). And WI was a little earlier than last week. Still feeling positive. My 'note to self' is really helping. Yesterday's food was finished off with a bag of caramel Special K nibble things (5 syns) so total 6...
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    Down with Spanx!

    Ah well. You know why :-). It'll come off next week. So delighted to hear about love life. I really hope it continues to go well (or at least continues to be fun for both of you). Have a good week. Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    My Wise Food Diary plus Photos

    Fantastic result this week. I'm delighted for you :D Hopefully next week will be another loss, no matter what size :) Gail x
  156. gl12282

    Down with Spanx!

    Hope you are ok ? Good luck for tomorrow :) Gail x
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    Sausage on a mission - veggie green days diary

    Ooooh yum. Was the cake SW friendly (she hopes.........) ? Hope you've had a good week. See you tomorrow on the Sunday weighers thread. Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Thanks Bess and Steve (and Shrimpy), Today was a good day and even though it's not over yet (and obviously the evening is generally my dangerous time) but I know that today will be fine. I have had my little reminder on my iphone in my mind (particularly the dress for the xmas party) and feel...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Thanks Mollusc. I hope to get back on your thread this weekend. Fingers crossed !! Hope you're feeling a bit better now. Gail x
  160. gl12282

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Well. Not having a great week. Work was very busy which didn't help. Food wise, I'm having a few good days in the week but not enough. Definitely going to have a sizeable gain this week. Likely to take me back to where I was when I got back from hols :( so still > 7 lbs up from where I want to...
  161. gl12282

    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Hi skinnydawn, Good to hear you sounding a bit happier :). I'm glad that you're having a good week in lots of other ways and am interested to know if Dan is planning to see the woman again (and is she one of his supervisors ?) ?! Hope the weekend is lovely. I might try and call but don't...
  162. gl12282

    Shopping for smaller clothes sizes

    I think that many of us can relate to how you feel. I am still scared going into shops that I won't fit into anything and there are loads of places that I haven't yet been into. I didn't even know where to start having not been into those type of shops for 10+ years. I would recommend a...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO Bev (sorry for the hijack Dawn !). CONGRATULATIONS. :winner::party0011::party0011::wee::party0049: And you have a 'target' shiny on your thread already. That is absolutely amazing Bev. Really really wonderful. Now the important thing is not to get too stressed about whatever...
  164. gl12282

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Sorry to hear that you're finding things a bit more difficult. It doesn't seem fair but I understand why you have chosen to stick with it. I would also argue (although I'm sure this is one of those things where it's a 'do as I say, not as I do' !)that a 1.5lb gain when you're at target really is...
  165. gl12282

    Down with Spanx!

    Woooohoooooo. Get you ;) You're on a roll Mrs :D So glad things are going well for you. Your positivity is really lovely to hear. How's the love life going ?? :cool: Gail x
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Hello skinnydawn (that is your real name isn't it !) ;) I hope you had a better day today. At least you weren't at work - lucky you :). I am very happy that tomorrow is thursday. Can't wait for the weekend......... Just wanted you to know that I'm here if I can help. Hope tomorrows WI goes...
  167. gl12282

    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Well done Sarah. Don't worry about 'how you are' on here. We will accept you for who you are, no matter who that person is. We have all sorts here - a pea, a smartie, an owl, a goat, a witch, support underwear etc etc and even a man so no worries. As long as you turn up, we're not fussy (maybe...
  168. gl12282

    Newbie trying for a baby!

    Hi Hatti, Welcome (and thanks again for your lovely post on my thread). I think that you are right about SW being a long term plan. In fact I don't even really feel like it's a diet. There are some days that it's hard to stick to but many days, it's just how I eat now and I really believe that...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Wow Hatti. What a really lovely post that has touched me a lot. You are most welcome on my thread. I started it to just try and help me remember what was motivating me and to write stuff down to be able to read back when I needed to. And it has done that as well as put me in contact with some...
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Quick message from Dawn - I've spoken to her tonight. She's feeling a bit low and tired so won't be here tonight. Everything and everyone is fine so don't worry (I can vouch for her !) but she didn't want anyone else worrying because she's not here. Normal service will be resumed soon :) Look...
  171. gl12282

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    'Brief' ? Me ???????!!!! Ha ha :) Thanks for your lovely comments. Actually I do feel fairly in control which feels good. Certainly more in control than in recent weeks. Still optimistic that I might be able to get over this 'hump' although I still have to get back to the hump first ! I'm ok...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Thanks for the update :D Sorry I've not been around much. Work is sooooooo busy. Was in for 13 hours on Saturday, 9 hours on Sunday and again today. No rest for the wicked........ Food generally going well. I'm drinking much more which is actually a really good marker for me about how food is...
  173. gl12282

    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Ha ha ha. I obviously heard your thoughts about HiFi's because I was already writing by then.......!!!! :D Gail x
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Hi All, Sorry I'm late. Have had a VERY busy weekend at work (12 hours yesterday and another 8 + hours today). Apologies for posting and running. However I have read everyones posts and just wanted to say a couple of things - spanx - fantastic loss. Well done :). Why_d - I love your realism...
  175. gl12282

    Sausage on a mission - veggie green days diary

    Well done on the lb sausage. I'm actually not that fussed how long this takes you or whether you've been fairly static since May (like me I must add !) as long as the overall trend is downwards (which it is). What matters is that you have lost lots of weight and kept it off this year. If you're...
  176. gl12282

    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Hi Dawn, Delighted to hear your mum is home. Absolutely fabulous news. Have been thinking positive thoughts for you :) Hope the KFC was delicious :D Gail xxx Sent from my iPhone
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    Newbie to slimming world!

    Do you have access to a microwave at work ? If so, take leftovers for lunch. Other possibilities are SW quiche, baked potato, pasta salad (I use v low fat fromage frais as a binding agent because it's free but could Syn mayonnaise if you prefer), rice salad etc etc ! Try looking at the recipe...
  178. gl12282

    im a newbie..going to give Slimming world a try...

    Welcome. Hopefully you will love SW. My tips: Plan, plan, plan. Drink lots. Choose food that you like to eat (that is on plan) not what you think you should be eating and use your syns - they are there to help you stick to the plan. And don't think of this as a diet. It is a new way of life...
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    Newbie to slimming world!

    Welcome. I don't think you can change your weigh in day but you don't have to WI on a Sunday - as long as you weigh in sometime during the week you can enter your weight. Re: lunches and working, I agree with batch cooking. I just take cooked food plus salad or veg to work for lunch and it...
  180. gl12282

    updating really before and almost afters

    OMG. You look absolutely fantastic and amazing. Well done doesn't even come close :) Gail x
  181. gl12282

    Cyberjelly's almost there

    Fantastic result. Well done :) Gail x
  182. gl12282

    New year, new Jane!

    Well done on your loss Jane. I love velvet crunch too. I try not to eat them too much but they are yum. Hope you have a good weekend. Gail x
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Dear Dawn, Just wanted to send you all my thoughts, love and hugs for you and your family. The waiting is so hard and particularly as you thought that you might get results today. I hope you are able to get some results tomorrow and that they are good news. Please feel free to ring if you need...
  184. gl12282

    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Yay, well done Emma. And congrats on the new shiny. That must feel really good :D Glad the chocolate cake was nice. Sorry that others didn't make the same effort but I think that no matter what others do, it wouldn't feel right to me not to make the effort so well done you :). Hopefully you...
  185. gl12282

    Sausage on a mission - veggie green days diary

    IloveCake - please let me know how you get on if you miss anything out. I keep thinking of making it because I've had rubbish results with scan bran cakes !). Keep up the good week sausage. Slow and steady wins the race (or rather gets to target !).......:) Gail x
  186. gl12282

    Down with Spanx!

    Yay. Loving the progress Spanx. You are a superstar and a fantastic role model for all those people who come on here saying 'how quickly can I lose.....'. You have shown us all that it doesn't matter how long it takes, what is important is sustainable losses which is exactly what you have done...
  187. gl12282

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Thanks Smartie. I will respond to your PM soon too :D Your kind words and thoughts really are much appreciated. Have to go to bed now but just wanted to say thanks again. Gail x
  188. gl12282

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Osmotherly - I think I might have bought my walking boots there. Or somewhere very close. A friend of mine lives in a village close the there. Hope the course is going well :) Gail x
  189. gl12282

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    So sorry I've not posted since I've been back here. I've been struggling a bit with my usual 'I can't go back to someone else's thread without reading everything I've missed' !!!! It's the perfectionist/thorough part of me - grrrrr. I got back 1 week ago. Had a good time away although it...
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Sorry. But thanks for thinking of me. I haven't been reading much here or posting (only got back from hols a week ago and have been very busy since then) but I caught sight of smarties post on my phone and felt very guilty so have come back to update you all. Had a horrific pre-holiday week -...
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    Sausage on a mission - veggie green days diary

    Sorry to hijack your thread sausage but just wanted to say Happy Graduation to Smartie. Hope all goes well. I am back from hols now so will appear on the Sunday Weighers thread in the near future. Love your pictures sausage (and LOVE your avatars Smartie :D) Gail x
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    If you're a party pooper, I don't know what I am (see below !). Sorry to steal your thunder........ I have 'done a Gail' this week but sadly the wrong way :( Sorry I didn't post yesterday. I did on my phone but then it crashed and it took me enough courage to post it that I had a strop...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Thank you so much for your lovely comments Dawn, Steve, Spanx, Val, Bess, Penny and Laura. They really are much appreciated and have helped a lot. I had a very large gain yesterday as expected and have been feeling pretty bad. However I have decided as you suggested to put SW to one side for...
  194. gl12282

    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    LOVE IT :D Gail x
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    WARNING - LONG POST COMING UP Awww thanks everyone. Sometimes I don't get here very often because I'm too busy. And sometimes I don't get here because I'm hiding.....................................and this week has been one of those so thanks for coming looking for me. Work is actually ok...
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Happy Birthday Kwise. Hope you have had a fabby day :D Gail x
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    I know the feeling Jim - she's just the same when I speak to her !!! Dawn - what have you decided to do for curry night. I am so jealous :jelous: Gail x
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    Not a newbie (to SW or these boards) - just returning...

    Hi Ian, Welcome back. Sorry to hear that things have been difficult for you. No need for apologies about not being here - this community is here for you when you need it and it helps and will wait for you when you don't. Well done on coming back and well done on keeping (most of) the weight off...
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    Sausage on a mission - veggie green days diary

    Ha ha. No, handbags don't count !!! Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    syn free pancakes

    Hi Kristina, I think it's fine to mention the website. BritMum is around here at times although she had a baby recently so she's probably quite busy :) I would be a bit careful with pancakes using smash. I think some people would consider that a 'tweak' - ie you are not using food in the way...
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Great comment sausage. I totally agree. Well done on all the losers this week and welcome back Jo. Nothing to feel bad about - this is a rollercoaster journey so we will have ups AND downs. I have not been great recently. I can't remember the last time I had more than 1 proper meal in a...
  202. gl12282

    Sausage on a mission - veggie green days diary

    Yay. Amazing news sausage. I am so delighted for you. Hopefully your confidence has had a boost too :). What about your clothes - are they feeling any looser ? (do you have properly fitting clothes or are you still wearing stuff that is too big ?). Hope this week is another good one for you...
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Hi Ozzie, Well done on your STS. Glad you have good colleagues in the new job but sorry that it may not be as many hours as you had hoped. But it's a start and that's great. Thanks for keeping us up to speed. Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    my story so far...

    What a fabulous story. You should feel justifiably proud and it shows through just how much your self esteem has improved. It's possible that like many of us here that you still have your 'moments' but the fact that you have persevered is an inspiration to all of us. It also shows that this is...
  205. gl12282

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Sadly Monday is no better for me, or Tuesday ! So I'll try for tomorrow. Don't worry, I'm ok :) Gail x Sent from my iPhone
  206. gl12282

    green day lasagne

    Not as much as you'd think but as I said, only tried it in a fish pie. Let us know how it goes. Gail x Sent from my iPhone
  207. gl12282

    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Chana masala sounds yum. Can you post the recipe please. Ta. Gail x Sent from my iPhone
  208. gl12282

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Ha ha. Thanks Dawn. :p Will try and ring tomorrow in between rehearsal and concert ! Gail x Sent from my iPhone
  209. gl12282

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Heather, that is so mean. Where did you get the picture from ?????? My rubbish week is over. Yay. Food has been rubbish too but a lot because I just haven't eaten enough. Hoping for a STS tomorrow but may be a small gain. Either way fingers crossed !! Gail x Sent from my iPhone
  210. gl12282

    green day lasagne

    I haven't tried it with Lasagne but for fish pie I use v low fat fromage frais witha tub of quark and an egg mixed in. Would probably work in Lasagne too. Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    Batch Cooking

    I batch cook everything and then freeze. I like lentil shepherds pie, lasagne, fish pie, bolognaise, spinach and cottage cheese lasagne etc etc. Yum yum :) Gail x
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    Baby Charlie has arrived so lets get on with shedding the rest of this wobble!!!

    Amazing news. I have to admit to nearly falling off my chair but absolutely thrilled for you :D Gail x
  213. gl12282

    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    I have survived my week - yay ! Almost intact too - yay ! Promise to try and call you this weekend. Gail xxxx
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    A Weigh of Life

    Hi Zoe, Well done :-). Good planning. I agree that you would have been over syns but that's ok for special occasions (flexi synning is a great thing). My only comment would be that I don't think you would have had enough superfree in each meal - it needs to be 1/3 of your meal which it...
  215. gl12282

    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Woweee Dawn. And there's you saying that you were rubbish at maintaining. Not rubbish - absolutely amazing. Well done :D Gail x
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Well done Honey. Great to hear you so fired up again. Smartie - how is Sum getting on ? She popped up a few weeks ago then disappeared again. Please send her my/our best and tell her that we miss her. Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Hey Dawn, I'm still up (not for long though - honest !). Trying to look at holidays to book - unfortunately not til next year but will give me something to look forward to (which I need at the moment *sigh*). Love the photos on your signature. I don't think I'd seen one of you as 'big' as the...
  218. gl12282

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Great news. 5.5 lb is a really good result after your lovely holiday. You should be very proud :) Week is nearly over so I'm counting the days............... Gail x
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    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    Tweaking is where you adjust the plan but not according to SW rules whereas what you are talking about is just having 0.5HexA of one thing and 0.5 of another which is fine. Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Welcome back Smartie - great to see you. Congrats on keeping the 4.5 stone shiny. That is no mean feat when things are going badly, so please be proud of that, even if you're not proud of how things are going overall. Sorry to hear that things are not great in life in general. Definitely need...
  221. gl12282

    trials and tribulations of a serial dieter - returning to s/w

    Yay. Well done :) Gail x Sent from my iPhone
  222. gl12282

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    And if the minibons do survive the freezing process, I will be working on clearing the freezer to make more space....................:) Sent from my iPhone
  223. gl12282

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Actually the cinnabons are about the only good thing about this week. Managed to control myself to put 3 in the freezer yesterday (hope they survive) so ate 2 yesterday (plus a few tiny ones - 2 for £1 !!) and 2 today (minibons, not the huge ones - and for Shrimpy who knows the boxes, my niece...
  224. gl12282

    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    I often reheat rice - haven't died yet :eek: Thanks for your kind words honey. I agree that this is the biggest long term thing in my life and I am determined not to put it back on. I recognise that the only way to do that is by staying (more or less :o) on plan so that is what I intend to do...
  225. gl12282

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Quick post as I have loads to do :(. Loved the wallet story and the fellow SW'er story. Mostly I wanted to say, take no notice of the scales while you were away. They may have born some resemblance to how much you put on had you weighed at the start, but I wouldn't believe the actual figure for...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Yum yum :) Gail x Sent from my iPhone
  227. gl12282

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Thanks all. I don't think hypnotherapy had ANYTHING to do with the loss this week - that was mostly down to the 4.5lb gain the week before and a bit to do with what I ate. This week is tough for me. However I was in London today..........see next post (no, Steve is not psychic - he had...
  228. gl12282

    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Hi Dawn, Sorry I haven't had chance to ring this weekend. This week is going to be VERY busy (and probably quite stressful too) so I still won't be around much but I will watch your thread when I can and post the odd message when I can. Big hugs and hope to catch up soon. Gail xxxx Sent...
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    Sausage on a mission - veggie green days diary

    Rule book ????? :eek: :p There is an element of the HiFi bar thing !!!! However I quite like the group and the opportunity to discuss 'stuff' although I'm really not bothered about the WI itself. Hence I don't go to WI if I can't stay to group and if I had to pay to just WI when I couldn't stay...
  230. gl12282

    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Well done to all the losers here and to the gainers for being here and sticking with this. I lost 5 lb this week which is my 4.5 gain from last week and a little bit more. Not having a great time of it though - not eating regularly and a bit too much junk food. Have to try harder to get a bit...
  231. gl12282

    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Ok. Busy week :(. Not looking like it's going to get any better for the next month or so at least :(. Am not doing that well SW wise at the moment because I'm just not eating enough meals (and therefore snacking more or rather having meals of junk food) however in weight loss wise it's going ok...
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    Sausage on a mission - veggie green days diary

    PMSL - I wondered why you had never been to the Sunday weighers tasters evenings :p !! Although I am a Sunday weigher and started here, I sometimes go to class. I started doing that about 4 months after I started SW online because I thought that I might need the support when things got tough...
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    New year, new Jane!

    Jiggling food about also stops you being bored which makes you less likely to go off plan because you are bored. Good luck and keep at it :) Gail x
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    FUNCURLS FOOD DIARY, BLOG and CHIT CHAT!! New target set!!

    Hi Heather, I agree with Sue. I think you are a bit hard on yourself sometimes. You have done brilliantly to get to target. Now is the hard bit. Now it would be lovely to think that we will all stay within target every single week - I know it's possible because I've seen people do it. However...
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    Sausage on a mission - veggie green days diary

    Have you ever tried falafel ? I am wondering about doing them for the next taster night. Do you think they would be ok cold ? Gail x
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    trials and tribulations of a serial dieter - returning to s/w

    Thanks Dawn. *dusts hands off and looks smug*....................;) Gail x
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    trials and tribulations of a serial dieter - returning to s/w

    Errrrrr. Excuse me skinnydawn but what evidence do you have for that ???????? Have I missed something ? Are you out of target already ???????! Take no notice Val, skinnydawn will show you that it's a piece of cake (or a stick of carrot !!) Hope it's all going well :) Gail x
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    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Now that is VERY cruel................................... :mad: Well done. That was pretty quick getting back on track. I have faith in you whatever the gain. When will you know the full extent of the gain - do you have scales at home or only at group ?? Gail x
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Lovely. Thanks for sharing with us Ozzie......................... :p Good luck for tomorrow. Gail x
  240. gl12282

    Maximus minimised!

    Actually I disagree. You made a plan for Florida and that's fine. You will lose that weight again (whatever the gain is) no matter how long it takes. But you made a decision to enjoy the food in Florida (and I don't disagree with your plan) and now you will get back to maintaining. It will be...
  241. gl12282

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Press 'reply to thread' in top right hand corner. Then click the '+' button next to the send button in the top right corner. Then it gives you options to add from camera etc. Easy peasy (although I've never done it myself !!!!) Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Well done on your 0.5lb on Dawn. You are still well in target so that is perfect. You are maintaining at the moment very nicely. I know that you have your eyes on a lower target but I think that to see how you go at maintaining is a good plan for now. You are at the lower range of target still...
  243. gl12282

    .Nicki. - time flies.

    Sorry to hear that. Could you speak to the GP to see whether there are any services available for you that might help ? Big hugs for you. Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Fingers taped for you. Good luck. I will be thinking of you. Gail x
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Awwwww. I'm so delighted that you had a good time. Hope I didn't make you spend too much money. I'm not surprised that you're in a 30. I'm in a 34 and I'm quite a bit bigger than you. Anyway, I'm still up (surprise, surprise). Thanks for posting though - it's great to hear :D Gail xxxx
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    trials and tribulations of a serial dieter - returning to s/w

    FANTASTIC news Val. I'm so delighted for you. Well done :D :bliss::talk017: Glad the pudding went well - not sure about crackerbreads in pudding though ???! Gail x
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    Dinkie Dawnies Dubious Diary of Downsizing, Deflation, and Debauchery

    Awwww. Love the bag Dawn. Hope what's in it was just as lovely - reading this thread today has really cheered me up :D. I'm excited to know to know what you bought. Was Gwyn allowed in the changing room ?? It's so lovely to read that you had a good time. Do you think it makes any difference to...
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    Gail's diary and thoughts on her SW journey

    Quick message because I have to go and do 'stuff' :(. I went for a hypnotherapy session tonight - I thought I might as well try it and see whether it could help. I have nothing to lose. I think the man found me quite a challenge and I'm not sure that he knew what to do with me really (his...
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    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    I'm late too - sorry. Gained 4.5 lbs (that's what a weekend off plan does for you !) but no regrets because I had a lovely time. Back on plan now and hoping for a good result this week. Gail x Sent from my iPhone
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