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  1. RetailChick

    ♥ Tanya's Maintenance Diary - Year 4! ♥

    Hey misses! Saw your PT results on FB.....amazing stuff! So glad the op went well, can't wait to see pics! Won't be long until you are back to kicking butt at the gym x
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    Well after far too long away from here I am back lol :) So last week I started back at the gym after 3 weeks off training and eating clean..........only had a gain of half a lb but obviously lost some muscle tone and gained an inch round my belly :( Anyway was on form for starting, my trainer...
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    Back on form this week with the exception of a little slip yesterday! Monday: (Legs @ Gym) B- Protein Bar L- WM pitta with tuna, cottage cheese and salad S- 3 rice cakes with peanut butter very bad!!! D- Protein Bar Also made up a months worth of dinners for the baby so was doing alot of...
  4. RetailChick

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    Thanks guys. TOTM this week, only went to gym twice for first time ever. I think I needed some time off. Have not been great food wise but am eating clean again from tomorrow. Have talked himself into joining me aswell so will be easier.
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    Thanks very much Bev! We are still so excited......cannot wait to get married. We plan to enjoy the whole planning experience fully x
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    Hi ladies :) Cannot believe I havn't updated this in 2 weeks!!! Whoops! Anyway have had a busy couple of weeks, I know you all probably saw on FB but we're engaged :) He proposed 3 days after my birthday....total shock ha but very happy! Food wise has been pretty much clean eating with the...
  7. RetailChick

    Bev - Round 2

    Well done Bev! Best of luck for today xx
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    Food has been pretty much the same over the past week...........wm pitta, chicken, veg, steak, tuna, eggs........nothing exciting! Was my birthday yesterday so went out for that was quite good though!
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    So started my new gym routine yesterday....started with legs........OMG the pain!! Nothing different really from the last one except instead of doing lunges with 80lbs on my shoulders I do jumping lunges..........bloody hell! Started doing cable squats instead of squats with 80lbs on my...
  10. RetailChick

    ♥ Tanya's Maintenance Diary - Year 4! ♥

    Saw about your op on FB Tan! Delighted you booked it......April is only around the corner now! My friend is getting married on the 19th so is's only like 10 weeks away! So excited for you :) x
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    Lisa's Maintenance Shizzle

    Ah Lisa I am just seeing this now..........I am so sorry hun :( You sound to be coping so well considering everything. I'm glad you have the wedding shopping etc to look forward to......I am addicted to don't tell the bride! Keep us posted on how you are getting on xx
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    Tuesday: Gym (Back and Posture) B- Protein Bar MM- Cucumber sticks L- WM pitta with tuna, cottage cheese and salad MA- Jelly pot D- Eggs 3:1 and some cottage cheese Also had a protein bar this evening just was not full after dinner. New gym programme starts tomorrow......eek!
  13. RetailChick

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    Sunday: No Gym B- Turkey bacon and eggs L- Went to a restaurant- no kids! Shared spicy chicken wings for starter and had chicken fajitas for the main using 2 wraps, 3 glasses of wine D- Ryvita with tuna and cottage cheese Monday: Gym (Legs) B- Toasted wm pitta with eggs (3:1) MM- Protein Bar...
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    Friday: Gym (Chest and Arms) B- Protein Bar L- WM pitta with Tuna, cottage cheese and salad D- Turkey bacon, half of a fillet steak and eggs 4:1 *** Went on a girly night to my neighbours.....drank a ridiculous amount of wine and ate lots of cheese and crackers doh! Saturday: No Gym B-...
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    Wednesday: Gym (Back and Arms) B- WM pitta with 2 slices grilled turkey bacon and eggs (3:1) L- Protein Bar D- WM pitta with tuna, cottage cheese, onion, lettuce S- Jelly pot Thursday: Gym (Legs again!) B- Grilled turkey bacon on pitta S- Protein bar L- Pitta, tuna, cottage cheese, lettuce...
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    Tan you get lots of exercise so try not worrying about missing 1 or 2 sessions xx Had a good day at gym.......1 of my leg days.........tough but worth it ha! Really not looking forward to my check tomorrow......I feel James may murder me ha!! Tuesday: Gym B- WM pitta with turkey bacon small...
  17. RetailChick

    ♥ Tanya's Maintenance Diary - Year 4! ♥

    Jeeny Tan those cakes look amazing!!! You are so talented!
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    Thanks hun. I'm just annoyed I am so picky the past few days as I have my offical check up with my trainer on Wednesday.....he will kick my ass!!! I bet the thought of the shakes is tough hun, I honestly dont think I would ever be able to do it again. You have lost so many inches though baby...
  19. RetailChick

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    Had dinner very early so have just had 3 ryvita with tuna and cottage cheese.
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    No gym today as had both kids at gp, Darcy for her 6 month injections and Jack cause he is suffering with a bad flu. Will be going the gym Tue-Fri again this week. Monday B- Protein Bar L- WM pitta with tuna, lettuce, 2 baby tomatoes, red onion, scallions and cottage cheese S- 1 ryvita cracker...
  21. RetailChick

    Bev - Round 2

    Well done Bev..........amazing results xx
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    Saturday B- Toasted wm pitta with turkey bacon and bit of butter L- Protein Bar D- Homemade chicken kebab ha! Stir fried chicken strips with garlic, chilli, peppers and onion and a tblsp of light philly stirred in popped in a wm pitta with lettuce and raw onion.......yummy!!! S- Very naughty...
  23. RetailChick

    JanD .... 2013 - Back on track!

    Well done on the loss Jan :) Will be interesting to see how JUDDD works for you xx Shame you're not excited about Cyprus :( I'd love a trip to the sun ha x
  24. RetailChick

    ♥ Tanya's Maintenance Diary - Year 4! ♥

    Sorry you are struggling at the moment hun :( I agree with what Sarah says though, you definitely don't look like you are in the 12's. You look fit and healthy x ***Also re the fruit, I cannot eat fruit. If I do it's really once a week, it makes me so bloated. From speaking with my trainer he...
  25. RetailChick

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    Hi :) WI today and it's a STS. Happy enough with that as I was very picky over the past week and was sure I'd have a gain!! Can't really remember food from Wednesday and Thursday but it was pretty standard except I picked at some crisps and chocolate AND chips!! Doh!! Friday: Gym B- Protein...
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    Had so much fun dress shopping! Found the most gorgeous dress but it was €140 so I didnt buy it.........might go back today and get it as I can't stop thinking about it! It's a 1950's themed wedding :) I've spent more on dresses but it really is something you can only wear once so that put me...
  27. RetailChick

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    Saturday: B- Protein Bar L- WM Pitta with tuna and cottage cheese D- Chicken stirfry S- Jelly pot Sunday (day off) B- WM pitta with eggs (3:1) L- 3 ryvita with tuna and cottage cheese D- Pub lunch- Starter prawns and mushrooms in a chilli sauce, main- Grilled chicken breast with side salad...
  28. RetailChick

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    Ok not sure how but officially WI today at 10st 4lbs so a loss of 1lb..........only thing I can put it down to is I finally managed a number 2 (sorry tmi ha!) Either way I'm happy :) Friday: Gym B- Toasted pitta with grilled turky bacon ( was naughty and had 4 pieces but only 26 cals and not...
  29. RetailChick

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    It's so hard Tan honestly I feel like such an idiot sometimes but I just want to be under 10st bah!!! I'm trying so hard its stupid. Havnt seen my trainer much this week, another guy has been with me so hopefully I'll see him tomorrow and pick his brains :( Re totm I'm not sure.......my totm...
  30. RetailChick

    Here's to a new me

    Well I'm really sorry to hear that hun, I hope you are ok xxx I actually agree about WW but I know nothing of slimming world. At the moment I am just "eating clean" no processed food, sugar etc it works so go for it babe. I joined a gym for the first time in my life and I love it but walking is...
  31. RetailChick

    ♥ Tanya's Maintenance Diary - Year 4! ♥

    Thanks for that Tan! I may be back to ask some more questions :) Wow so happy for you about the arm appointment.......but whats wrong with your boobs? Sorry if thats being nosey but you look fab in "that area" lol in your pics xx
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    Feeling really bloated today...scales has crept up 1/4 of a lb everyday this week it is so weird........I know I have been eating properly so wtf is going on?? Any ideas??? Thursday: Gym B- Toasted pitta with scrambled eggs 4:1 L- Turkey salad D- Chicken stirfry Will prob ty force down a...
  33. RetailChick

    ♥ Tanya's Maintenance Diary - Year 4! ♥

    Holy crap Tanya that is amazing!!! Amazing!!! Don't suppose you would be willing to share the recipe with me??? x
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    We dont have Asda here! I have the low fat stuff I think..........can't be bothered dragging my ass off the sofa to check lol Goodness £1 is cheap my pot cost me over €3 the other day!
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    Loving cottage cheese :) Havnt seen that one Tan but will keep an eye out for it x Have updated tonights dinner x
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    Lisa's Maintenance Shizzle

    Aww so sorry to hear that bad news hun I do hope everything will be ok. HUGE congrats on the baby! I am so happy for you, how many weeks are you? Yay!! xx
  37. RetailChick

    Here's to a new me

    Hi doll!! :D So good to see you back! You're divorced???? I'd no idea :( Hope you are ok xxx WW is very good I thought, how much are you hoping to lose? xx
  38. RetailChick

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    Have update yesterdays menu. Was a bit all over the place. My poor baby was poorly so needless to say, I ate what I could when I got a chance :) Ended up going shopping after the gym today...............eek! Bought a new dress, pale pink shorts (sort of a denim but not iykwim) pair of hot pink...
  39. RetailChick

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    Oh no I love spicy Tan!! It had a real kick to it :) Ok so trying not to freak out and be logical but the scales was up 1/2 a lb this morning :( Now I know it can change each day and I know I didnt cheat or anything so hopefully it's just one of those things.........stings a bit though!! ANyway...
  40. RetailChick

    ♥ Tanya's Maintenance Diary - Year 4! ♥

    I can't imagine how that feels hun :( I'm sure you guys will have a good time, will be a transition to a new "normal" x
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    Well at least you knew not to go too crazy. Course it affected you, it's such a horrible feeling isnt it. Try keep at it, you know it works when you are on it, I bet you have a super loss next week xx
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    Yeah I'm delighted :) Most of them are size 10's but theres one or two size 8's which I was happy fit me (if a teeny bit more snug than I'd like :) ) How are you doing now Sarah? Feeling better after that pesky sts? x
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    Holy crap on a stick dinner was delicious tonight!!! I stir fried some chicken strips, added mushroom, onion, kidney beans, a full red chilli, yellow and orange peppers, stirred them around the wok for a few minutes then added some garlic, pepper, half a tin of chopped tomatoes, half a cup of...
  44. RetailChick

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    Thanks very much Bev xx Yesterday was a funny day food wise. Woke up late so brekfast was quite late, lunch wasn't until 4 so didn't have dinner until nearly 9....hence I didnt fancy much :) Sunday B- Porridge L- Chicken stuffed with extra low fat philly, sprouts, broccoli and beansprouts S-...
  45. RetailChick

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    The ab routine is quite good that I put up in an above post.......very hard to explain how to do them maybe put the names into you tube?? OMG the nap was amazing!!! xxx
  46. RetailChick

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    WooHoo!! Weighed in today at 10st 5lbs.........really delighted scales is heading in the right direction :) No gym today but I will do my ab routine as normal. Will update my signature too and food as the day goes on. Saturday: B- Toasted wm pitta with eggs (4 whites, 1 yolk) L- Toasted wm...
  47. RetailChick

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    Thanks hun :) Yeah he's really great, the other trainers there are fab too but he just gets me, he can see what I want to achieve and he wants to help me get there x
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    Still is a state from yesterdays leg session, squats, thigh curls, thigh extensions, standing calves and inner/outer thigh......pain! Also was given a new ab workout, toes....1-10 then 10-1, ankles..... the same, then the full russian twist 2x 20 and plank on elbows x 2 and standing plank x 2...
  49. RetailChick

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    Wednesday: Gym B- Protein Bar L- WM Pitta toasted with small can of tuna and cottage cheese MA- Olives D- Chicken and veg stirfry S- Jelly Pot Thursday: Gym B- WM Pitta with tuna and cottage cheese )I love this!! MM- 2 ryvita with cottage cheese L- Turkey Salad MA- Protein Shake D- Steak with...
  50. RetailChick

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    Thanks girls. I love the exercise......it's tough but it is working. Granted I'm still 8-10lbs heavier but all my cellulite is gone, my ass has moved back up to where it should be :) and I look leaner. Hoping by following the eating plan I will drop the lbs and some more inches! Would take me...
  51. RetailChick

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    Day 1 of my new eating and training plan :) Went to a pub quiz with steve and my friend lastnight.........drank far too much wine and had a cosmopolitan..whoops!! I did manage to turn down sausage rolls this morning though :) My trainer emailed me my new plan so will go food shopping after the...
  52. RetailChick

    ♥ Tanya's Maintenance Diary - Year 4! ♥

    Very sorry to hear about your situation at home Tan :( I'm sure it's knocked you all for six. Good on you not turning to food, not sure I would have the same strength xx
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    Bev - Round 2

    Amazing result Bev....wow!!! We woke up to snow here in Dublin too :) Very heavy and still falling..........kids are delighted! x
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    Thanks girls. Am really looking forward to getting stuck in now and it doesnt hurt that my trainer is very easy on the eye also :) Have had a very heavy weekend....lots of alcohol bah and not great food............will list the food but to be honest none of it was as nice as I had thought it...
  55. RetailChick

    ♥ Tanya's Maintenance Diary - Year 4! ♥

    Well done on your great news Tanya! You've worked so hard, glad it's paying off for you now xxx
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    Hi guys :) Have been awol from here for ages!! Well since Xmas I havn't been very good food wise, weighed in yesterday and am back up to 10st 6.5lbs..........I'm not too disappointed as I have been eating alot of rubbish/ takeouts etc and at one point over the past few weeks the scales had hit...
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    It sure does Tanya!! Well had a strange Christmas in our house, with my 2 cousins, best friend and little brother in Australia it just was not the same :( Christmas day flew by as we had to visit Stephens parents before heading to my parents for dinner. Didnt really eat much of my dinner xmas...
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    Can't believe it's been a week since I've posted!!! That dinner was yummo Tan.......have a hankering for it again now :) :) Ok so froze my gym membership for 2 weeks over xmas as I've just had so much on.....didnt really have time to be going so decided to take a break. So I havnt been the gym...
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    ♥ Tanya's Maintenance Diary - Year 4! ♥

    Hope your last shift went well Tanya! Saw those cupcakes on FB they look scrummy :) xxx
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    Have updated yesterdays dinner. Ended up eating out at The Counter as we had taken the kids to see Santa...........very exciting!! Wednesday (gym) B- Main Bar L- Main Bar D- Shake Aiming for 3 litres of water today as only had 2 yesterday.
  61. RetailChick

    weight loss after refeed on slimming world.

    Not sure about SW but I lost weight with WW after refeed x
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    Was not strong yesterday :( I have zero willpower bah!!! Monday (gym) B- Main Bar L- LT shake D- few spoonfuls of spag bol madw with quorn no pasta 4 litres of water Tuesday B- Main Bar L- Main Bar D- 2 chicken breasts on a bed of rocket and spinach topped with monterary jack cheese...
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    Weighed in this morning at a whopping 10st 10.75lbs :( I'm not officially recording it as I am hoping some of it is water weight after a few heavy days..........will record properly on Friday, hopefully I can knock a few off before then! Monday (Gym) B- Main Bar L- LT Shake D- Planning on...
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    Still feeling very down in the dumps about my brother leaving.........very emotional at the airport wah :( Foodwise have been quite poor since Thursday and I am really feeling it now.........bloated etc so from tomorrow I am aiming to have 3 lt shakes for about 9 days until I use up the supply...
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    He's just got his degree in business and finance but unfortunately after months of interviews he just cannot get a job here. He's going to have the adventure of a lifetime I suppose Tan, he'll find work and even better he'll find work in his field. We are heading to the airport around 3pm...
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    ♥ Tanya's Maintenance Diary - Year 4! ♥

    Amazing news!!!!!! Well done babe xx
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    Well as suspected I'm a failure bah!!! Tuesday B- Main Bar L- LT Shake D- 3 scrambled eggs S- Bowl of M+S cheese puffs and bottle of red Wednesday B- Main Bar L- 1/4 of a chicken and ham pie S- Curly wurly,6 moam sweets and picked at some beetroot out of the jar D- 3 scrambled eggs and small...
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    Still here! Have been really naughty with food over the past week.....my Granny arrived from spain and we went for a chinese, then one evening we ordered chipper food and another night I had a chicken wrap and chips from mc donalds! Sunday we had Jack and Darcy's christening. Was a fantastic...
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    Thanks for that Tan........interesting isn't it?! I know I'm being silly and I am proud of how far I've come since August but am annoyed at myself for not getting to goal yet! It's just so hard with all the events and stuff I've had bah x
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    Yep its a pain in the bum Tan! Have been losing inches alright but again I really wanna be 9st something :o :sigh::sigh:
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    Well am still here! Have had a very hectic few weeks........in Newcastle weekend of the 17th, then we went away for 3 days to a friends wedding the weekend of the 23rd and now this weekend we are having the childrens christening on Sunday and I'm hosting a wine and cheese evening in my house of...
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    Well got in last night at midnight! Am absolutely exhausted but had a fab weekend :) Saturday: B- Main Bar L- Seeded bread, chicken and spicy pepper panini in costa coffe, handful of crisps D- 2 sandwiches from an M+S platter, picked at some jellies Drinks- 1 raspberry vodka and diet...
  73. RetailChick

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    Hi guys! Just thought I'd update here as have been awol for a while :) Well didn't wi officially last week as had had a few occasions with lots of food! The scales had shot up to 153lbs (mostly water I know!) but I spent the past 2 weeks eating well, cut out carbs and sugar and that gain has...
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    Frustrated

    I only weigh myself first thing in the morning after a wee and in the nude! I'm a freak........but gives the most accurate result! Chin up, you are doing great x
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    ♥ Tanya's Maintenance Diary - Year 4! ♥

    Tanya those photos say it all. You are amazing and you look amazing, well done babe xxx
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    Oh whoops sorry!! Yes I did hun. I did TFR for 4 weeks in 2010 and got down to 10st 2lbs, then I got down to 9st 12lb with WW. I maintained that weight for a year until November 2011 when we fell pregnant with our second baby. I put on a whopping 54lbs when pregnant but 32lbs was gone 2 weeks...
  77. RetailChick

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    Did you do TFR? Sorry I don't understand? x
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    Thanks girls :) Jan I thought I would hate it too but I'm actually really enjoying it! Although my trainer killed me yesterday, introduced some new leg exercises.............sweet lord they were tough!!!! Anyway down 1.5lbs this week, at least its going in the right direction :) Will be...
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    Have been a bit naughty this week, saw a small gain on the scales but it's gone now, so was probably just water weight! Tuesday (gym) B- Main Bar L- Salmon fillet with sprouts, spinach and broccoli D-9" vegetarian pizza Wednesday B- Scrambled egg whites L/D- Ciabatta with chicken tikka and...
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    Sunday B- Main Bar L/D- 1/3lb chicken breast on a honey wheat bun, topped with black bean and corn salsa, gucamole and jalepenos. S- Few moam sweets watching x factor and 3 glasses of red. Monday (gym at 1pm) B- Main Bar L- Prob nothing as cannot eat for 2 hrs before training and for 1.5hrs...
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    Going to start recording my food again each day. Havn't been feeling the best over the past few days either, had a very bad chest infection last week and just think I'm a bit run down. Have been back to my pharmacist to get some more main bars, they obviously arent on my gym diet plan but I am...
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    Hi guys :) I've been so busy this week havn't had time to update here! WI today with a STS, am happy with that considering I had a whopper Saturday night last weekend, ended up drinking until 8am!!! Then had a chinese on the sunday, to be fair I hardly touched it but then had mc donalds on...
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    ♥~ Tanya's Maintainence Diary - Year 3 - Diary of a runner! ~♥

    Tanya you look absolutely amazing! You look tiny and that dress is gorgeous. One thing I always do when wearing a round neck dress is make sure I'm wearing a really uplifting bra. Like I hoist those puppies up as high as they will go.....it gives the illusion of a longer torso and an even...
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    Thanks for that Tan.........yep I definitely had DOMS:) Feeling so much better today, pain is gone but still have a slight twinge! Won't be back to the gym now until Monday cause have such a busy weekend, actually feeling guilty about that wah :( Anyways scales is showing a 3lb loss this week...
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    What's DOMS?? Sorry I'm a total novice at this!! My left calf is throbbing today, can't even stand flat on the foot! Tried to to re arrange my session for Thursday they were having none of it!! Yep it's one on one training for the first few weeks, then after that they only allow 6 people to...
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    Refeed going well :) Loved my lunch today of salmon, a potato and mixed veg. Am in agony today, my muscles are so tight all over my body it actually hurts to walk ha! Am back to the gym tomorrow though..........I know it will get easier the stronger I get :) Am off now for a steaming hot bath...
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    Maintenance the Red Wine way!

    Hi :) Well done on your weightloss, great results!! It's definitely not recommened to not do refeed, would you consider doing it now? Then going back to your plan? x
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    I'm really not sure hun as I haven't started to read up on it yet. Maybe google it and see what comes up? xx
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    Is reefed and maintenance the same?

    You will well have 2st off before Xmas! I know what you mean about your weight jsut creeping up. Thats what happened to me........too many meals out, takeaways and wine over the course of year. LT is good in that it cleanses your tastebuds...you will find yourself so looking forward to your tuna...
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    Is reefed and maintenance the same?

    Hi, Well only speaking for myself I started TFR in 2010 with probably maximum 2stone to lose, I lost 18lbs the first month and got down to 10st 2lbs. Then managed to get to 9st 10lbs with ww pro points. I maintained at 9st 12lbs to 10st for over 1 year before we started trying for our second...
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    Bev - Round 2

    Hi Bev- well done on the loss :) I'm refeeding this week am hoping to lose a lb too x
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    ♥~ Tanya's Maintainence Diary - Year 3 - Diary of a runner! ~♥

    Keep us posted on the job interview hun! I'll keep all fingers and toes crossed for you x
  93. RetailChick

    Is reefed and maintenance the same?

    Hi :) Short answer- No! Refeed is what you need to do in order to successfully come off the total food replacement diet without gaining back a good chunk of the weight you lost. It is very important that you follow the refeed week to the letter as it re introduces all the different food groups...
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    Refeed going well. Just had my tuna salad yum yum!! Going to my mums for dinner later, I'll have my chicken breast and sprouts :) Had my first pt session at the gym today, man it was tough and she went easy on me.............just worked legs and abs today will be doing arms and chest tomorrow eeek!
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    Thanks Sarah, she's a little pet, I'm mad about her! Have already sort of goosed up refeed cause I slept until nearly 1pm so had my first bar then which means I won't be hungry for the other one until nearly dinner time but will have to force it down sooner I guess :(
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    Aww thanks guys but believe me the fat is there!!! Aww bless Ashley, jack is 3.5st which is what I've nearly lost since I gave birth and I can't even lift him off the ground!! It's crazy huh! Well I had my consultation with the gym today.......it's very strict, personal trainer each session and...
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    Well down another 2lbs today which brings me to 10st 12lbs. My scales said 10st 11lbs but I'll go with the pharmacy scales I guess! That gives me a total loss of 13lbs in 3 weeks, could of been more if I hadn't of cheated but my own fault. Have decided to refeed starting tomorrow. Am really...
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    Sounds good doesnt it Lisa? I'll have to read up on it properly before I give it a go xx
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    Totally agree with you hun, ***** I just want to be 10st again!!! My clothes are ok, still a bit tight and I don't think they look as well on as they do when I'm a stone lighter :( I was feeling really disheartned as I've only lost 12lbs after 4 weeks TFR but we had Darcy weighed this morning...
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    JanD (Another) New Year (Another) New Start :o)) x

    Great result Jan! I'm super jealous.........at least one of us managed to be 100% :) xx
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    Thanks a million for that Ness :) Wow it almost sounds a bit too good to be true??? I will definitely have a read up on it. I feel so annoyed at being a slave to the scales.....I've only lost a lb so far this week taking my total loss of tfr to 12lbs in 4 weeks. I was feeling great until I...
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    Wow well done Lisa :) How did you get on at WW? I havnt been on a bike in over a decade!!! I think I will be able to "be good" foodwise as even the refeed week is sooooooooo much more appealing that boring old shakes :( Hi Ness!! No I havnt heard of JUDDD..........what is it lol?? How are you...
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    Hi Ladies :) Think I'm reached a decision re my weightloss. I've definitely been struggling with TFR this time around. Scales hasnt budged since Saturday, it's my own fault. I keep cheating, picking at bits and pieces.......nothing major but enough to obviously to stop the weightloss. I'm...
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    Hopefully only goes downwards girls!!! Still a long way to go x
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    Scales showing 10st 13lbs this morning :) Delighted to be in the 10st bracket again........thought I'd never get here!
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    Thanks Jan and Lisa :) How did you get on with refeed Lisa? x
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    Glad you had fun babe, I saw a few pics on fb you and your bf seem so happy!! I bet Hugo missed you too :) Did you get to goal before hols hun? Try not to worry I'm sure you can tackle any gain quickly babe x I don't blame you regarding the shakes, it is no fun, especially at this time of...
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    Thanks girls :) Sarah how are you getting on honey? How was your holiday xx
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    Lisa's Maintenance Shizzle

    Another great loss hun! 15lbs in 3 weeks is a fab result x
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    JanD (Another) New Year (Another) New Start :o)) x

    Great loss Jan well done! If it helps you keep focused then enjoy a Sunday drink, obviously hasn't made much of a difference x
  111. RetailChick

    ♥~ Tanya's Maintainence Diary - Year 3 - Diary of a runner! ~♥

    Saw your news on FB hun, can't add anymore but everyone is right, look how far you have come! I couldnt walk for 2hrs and 40mins never mind run :) Oh I like Jans idea!!! Picture of the LBD now and at Christmas please :) :)
  112. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Another 2lb down this week. Should have been more but I did cheat for 2 days so I don't deserve a bigger loss. Also got totm this week, first one since before I got pregnant :) Edit** Also have been struggling with taking in enough water, really need to focus on forcing myself to have at least...
  113. RetailChick

    Lisa's Maintenance Shizzle

    How are you getting on with refeed hun? x
  114. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Sittng here with my black tea like a good girl :) Seems to be a 2lb gain on the scales, hopefully I can knock it off before Friday x
  115. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Well I fell off the TFR wagon this weekend. Technically I didnt fall but rather spectacularly jumped. It was my boyfriends 30th and I arranged a party with family and friends, many I hadn't seen since late last year so I wanted to enjoy myself. I ate to knock myself out of ketosis and had a few...
  116. RetailChick

    ♥~ Tanya's Maintainence Diary - Year 3 - Diary of a runner! ~♥

    Hi honey! Just trying to catch up with everyones threads! Best of luck for tomorrow you will do amazing as usual :) Huge congrats on the promotion, it's always lovely when hard work is reconised and rewarded so well done you! I'm sure you will thrive on the extra responsibility xx
  117. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    I took my measurements the day I restarted LT 2 weeks ago and have checked them again this morning. I've lost 11.5" altogether from the bust, waist, hips, thighs, tummy, bum and above the knees (the were looking very chubby!) in the past 2 weeks. Still have a long way to go until I reach the...
  118. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    The past two weeks I have found long, I think it's because I'm just at home. Hopefully these few weeks move a little quicker for me :) It's just sooooooooooooooo boring!!
  119. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Down 4lbs today.......pleasantly suprised! My ususal girl wasnt there today, the scales hovered between a 3lb and 4lb loss, settled on the 4lbs longer so thats what she recorded. Plan to do 3 more weeks then refeed x
  120. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Oh dear really?? Hmmm might knock that on the head so :( Will you be refeeding before you get to goal hun? No I had to stop feeding Darcy at 5 weeks unfortunately. I got a nasty bout of mastitis and nothing would clear it up. Was just in agony with it so I had to stop. Happened with Jack aswell...
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    Will have my second weigh in tomorrow. Really don't think I am in ketosis this time. I am constantly hungry and finding it very tough. I am hoping to do another 3 weeks to drop as much weight as possible and plan to refeed on the 20th of October in time for Halloween, my brothers graduation and...
  122. RetailChick

    Lisa's Maintenance Shizzle

    Woohoo!! Well done babe! xx
  123. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Thank you :) Yes very tough, it's mostly just very boring to be honest!! At least when I was on TFR 2 years ago I was super busy at work but now I'm just sat at home!
  124. RetailChick

    Lisa's Maintenance Shizzle

    Goodness that won't be long coming in hun. Glad they are doing something for you xx Best of luck with WI, I weigh in on Fridays x
  125. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Thanks honey xx Finding it tought but has to be done!
  126. RetailChick

    Lisa's Maintenance Shizzle

    Lisa I just saw this, honey I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you and your fiance are ok xx Best of luck with TFR what an amazing first weeks loss! I have also just started back on LT, finding it very tough. Best of luck babe x
  127. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Well I'm back for good Hi everyone :D Apologies for the long winded ramblings by the way!! Well 6 weeks ago I gave birth to our beautiful daughter Darcy! The past 6 weeks have flown by and we are just loving this second time around :) I'm back now to really try to at least get back to my pre...
  128. RetailChick

    Emma's Diary

    Thanks hun, she ended up waking herself at 4.30am for a feed then slept until 9am still not bad!!
  129. RetailChick

    Yummy Mummy weightloss thread!

    5lbs gone this week :) Am now 11st 7lbs so that's 2st 4lbs gone since I had Darcy two weeks ago. Have been taking my measurements each week aswell: 1 week PP: Bust: 38" Waist: 32" Hips: 40" Belly: 39" L.Thigh: 24" R.Thigh: 24.5" Bum: 43" :( 2 weeks pp: Bust: 37" Waist: 30" Hips: 38" Belly...
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    Emma's Diary

    Darcy normally wakes herself every 4hrs for a feed and takes between 3-4oz. Last night she fed between 11.30pm and 12am, she had 4oz and she slept straight through until 7am!! This is the second time she has done this. She's gaining weight well and normally wakes when she is hungry so should I...
  131. RetailChick

    Emma's Diary

    Really well thanks hun. She has gained 3.5oz on her birth weight so is now 8lbs 7oz :) HV is happy with how she is doing, I was a bit concerned as her tummy, hands and feet seemed a bit dry but we've bought Oilatum for her bath and have been creaming her in silcocks base and it's all cleared up...
  132. RetailChick

    Emma's Diary

    Great day yesterday! Went out for dinner with my boys and Darcy. I am loving taking her out and about, cannot believe she is 10 days old :) We shared the chicken wings to start and I had the chicken ceasar salad with a glass of white wine for the main. I ordered the white chocolate and...
  133. RetailChick

    Emma's Diary

    Had 2 glasses of red wine last night and 3 small slices of vegetarian pizza watching the X Factor with my boys! Was lovely but back on the wagon today :) Really not missing bread and sandwiches...........I lived on these in the last few weeks of my pregnancy!!!
  134. RetailChick

    My diary

    Cake looks fab! Have a great day x
  135. RetailChick

    Emma's Diary

    Thanks girls xx
  136. RetailChick

    Emma's Diary

    Thank you xxx
  137. RetailChick

    Yummy Mummy weightloss thread!

    I had a girl Cas3 :) I'm glad so much came off so quick but still have a fair way to go yet x
  138. RetailChick

    Emma's Diary

    Not sure if this will work...........if it does then this is Darcy x
  139. RetailChick

    Yummy Mummy weightloss thread!

    Hi Ladies :) Well here I am 1 week postpartum and ready to join you all. I have lot's of events coming up in the next few months so really need to get my weight down, I am focused! Ok so here are my stats: Ideal weight: 9st 12lbs Weight at conception: 10st 3lbs Weight day of labour: 13st...
  140. RetailChick

    Emma's Diary

    I'm doing really well thanks hun! Was on a complete high for like 4 days now feeling a bit tired. Darcy has had her unsettled time between 12am and 2am the past 2 nights, very odd but she is still brand new so we'll see how she goes over the next few days. Shes very good, just eats and sleeps...
  141. RetailChick

    Emma's Diary

    Hi Ladies :) Well my little princess Darcy was born last Friday the 10th of August at 3.58am, weighing 8lbs 3.5 oz. We are so hapy with her, she is a little gem! I ended up going into labour myself. Woke up on the Thursday at 6am feeling very heavy, was having pains on and off but they were...
  142. RetailChick

    Emma's Diary

    Still no movement! Our little boy is gone to see the Dublin match with my Dad, then he's having a sleepover in my parents house so we're going to the cinema for something to do x
  143. RetailChick

    Emma's Diary

    Still no baby!!! Guarantee I'll still be here next Friday awaiting my induction on Saturday morning :)
  144. RetailChick

    Emma's Diary

    Wow long labours hun, all worth it in the end though :) My little boy is called Jack too x Still no movement :( Had a very uncomfortable night, quite crampy but still nothing! Shall keep on waiting patiently lol x
  145. RetailChick

    Emma's Diary

    Thanks guys, I'm trying not to get my hopes up but it's hard!! Every twinge I get I think this might be it:) Have been feeling generally crampy since the plug, baby movements are quick, sharp and constant! Sounds so stupid but I keep panicking I wont know I'm having contractions, but I know...
  146. RetailChick

    Emma's Diary

    Lost my plug at about 2.40pm today :) Do you ladies think things might happen in the next day or so?? I've no experience of going into labour myself since I was induced last time so starting to feel anxious eek!
  147. RetailChick

    Emma's Diary

    Hope so hun but trying not to get my hopes up! Don't feel any different at all, other than a bit tender following the sweep! They offered me another sweep for next Wednesday but don't know whether it'd be worth it or not ??? Anyway gonna go for a long walk later on with my boys, trying to...
  148. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    No sign of baby yet :rolleyes: Am 40wks + 2 days today. Was at the hospital yesterday, doctor examined me and was happy as my cervix is very short at 1mm and I am already 2cm dialated (sorry if that's TMI! :o) so he decided to give me a sweep to try get things moving. Very uncomfortable and it...
  149. RetailChick

    Emma's Diary

    Had my sweep yesterday. Doctor said my cervix was short at only 1mm and I was already 2cm dialated so that got me excited............cue today still no baby so obviously hasnt worked :( They have booked me in to be induced next Saturday the 11th x
  150. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Thanks Jan :) 40 weeks + 1 day today! Guess this baby is far too comfortable :) Have hospital app later on this afternoon, see what they say! Totally do not reconise my own body, I am just in my own way at the moment x
  151. RetailChick

    Lisa's Maintenance Shizzle

    Urgh chickenpox! Jack had those over Christmas last year, disaster! Well done on a STS, that's fab!
  152. RetailChick

    due dates, and weight gain

    So sorry to hear your sad news NatterJack xxx
  153. RetailChick

    Emma's Diary

    Thanks hun xx They gave me 2 of them with my last pregnancy, still ended up going 14 days over before being induced so I'm not getting my hopes up!!
  154. RetailChick

    due dates, and weight gain

    Huge congrats Sparkle!! What a gorgeous little boy and I love the name! Well on on dropping a stone straight away too! Wow hope I'm that lucky x
  155. RetailChick

    Emma's Diary

    Well 40wks +1 Day today! It's also my little boys 5th birthday :) No sign of this little one making an apperance on her own. Have app with hospital at 3pm, they might give me a sweep I think. Guess she is just too cosy in there xx
  156. RetailChick

    Emma's Diary

    Had my 39+1day appointment today. Wasn't really happy with the doctor I saw. She just rushed through everything really quickly, didn't even ask me any questions :( Positives are the babys head is 3/5 engaged and she looks healthy! Heartbeat is strong too :) Have another app next week at...
  157. RetailChick

    Lisa's Maintenance Shizzle

    Hi Lis :) Hopefully I'll be joining you in a month or so :) Best of luck with WW, I loved it when I did it xxx
  158. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Hi everyone!!! Really have been awol from here for so long, although I have been trying my best to keep up every few weeks :) Well I've 12 days to go until D day! In one way this has been the longest 9 months of my life but with so much going on work wise and at home the past few weeks I guess...
  159. RetailChick

    Emma's Diary

    38wk+1d :) Was at GP yesterday baby head is still down but not engaged or anything. Back to the hospital next week at 39wks+1d for next doctor visit. Starting to get some new stretchmarks on my tummy. I'm gutted :( Honestly if they go up past my belly button I'm going to be so upset. Sounds so...
  160. RetailChick

    Emma's Diary

    Have spent the past 2 days in some very bad habits! Waking at 7/8ish each morning and helping my OH get our son ready for montessori. Having breakfast, normally bowl of Special K or Bran Flakes, they I end up dozing off on the sofa until maybe 11 or 11.30am! Have banana on wholegrain toast...
  161. RetailChick

    Emma's Diary

    Aww I know especially as I sailed through my first pregnancy with my little boy it was a shock to the system. I had to have a few weeks off work on two seperate occasions and I finished work 4 weeks before my due date so I'm sure that's why my SPD isnt as bad as I'm off my feet most of the time...
  162. RetailChick

    Emma's Diary

    Hi Ladies, Well I posted this message here back in April: Hi everyone :D I'm a long time member of the site but never posted in this section! I am currently 24w+3d pregnant with our very much wanted second baby! I have a 4 and a half year old little boy and we found out a couple of weeks ago...
  163. RetailChick

    combination feeding

    Hi Becca, Hope you dont mind me throwing my 2 cents in! I've been following all you girls over the past while, just havent posted in ages :) I'm due my second baby in 20 days!! I'm not sure it you have heard of it but there's a book called "The contented baby book" By Gina Ford. I cannot...
  164. RetailChick

    ♥~ Tanya's Maintainence Diary - Year 3 - Diary of a runner! ~♥

    Hi hun, I've been MIA from here for ages as have had so much going on but just wanted to say a huge congrats to you and your family on the birth of Millie :) She is absolutely beautiful! You seem to be so in zone with training and working out, I want some of your determination for after I have...
  165. RetailChick

    Lisa's Maintenance Shizzle

    Sorry to hear your news hun, stay strong xx
  166. RetailChick

    Very Happy To Be Posting Here :)

    Thanks guys :) Will update food throughout the day!
  167. RetailChick

    Lisa's Maintenance Shizzle

    Oh dear hope your hubby is ok hun? Brilliant about the bike, I'd love a bike but in fairness I'd probably never go on it and it would end up in the shed with my roller blades ha! You seem to be doing really well with WW babe, it really is great think I might follow it again after baby x
  168. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Aw thanks babe, the last one was taken a week ago. Everyone I see tells me I look huge but I think I look bigger in clothes! Can't exactly prance around in the nude though can I ha!! Am back to the doctor on Monday and have been referred for physio so hopefully that appointment comes up quick :) x
  169. RetailChick

    ♥~ Tanya's Maintainence Diary - Year 3 - Diary of a runner! ~♥

    You seem to be doing as well as ever Tan! I love your positive posts on FB :) Good luck with the no alcohol, I havent had a drink since November (for obvious reasons ha!) but I actually dont miss it now x
  170. RetailChick

    The new me diary....

    Best of luck Sarah hun, I'm sure you will do brilliantly xxx
  171. RetailChick

    Very Happy To Be Posting Here :)

    Hi everyone :D I'm a long time member of the site but never posted in this section! I am currently 24w+3d pregnant with our very much wanted second baby! I have a 4 and a half year old little boy and we found out a couple of weeks ago we are expecting a girl! To say we are over the moon would...
  172. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Hi all :) Hope you are all doing well? Well life is very quickly going by here! How long have I been away the site is all different?? Will take some getting used to :( I've been signed off work this week with Sciatica, not very nice and quite painful but things could be worse I guess! The...
  173. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Thanks all :) We're so happy but I was convinced it would be a boy, I guess I'm just used to boys ha! Better thinking about all things pink :)
  174. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Hi guys have had a mental week in work, food not too bad this week. So much going on, time is flying by, we move house in 1 week!!! So much to do feel like I've no time at all. I'm now 21weeks + 3days and we had our anatomy scan today. Thankfully everything so far looks well however because...
  175. RetailChick

    want a rant :-( Grr

    Your first mistake was planning another baby with this abuser, your second mistake will be staying around and letting yourself be treated this way. Ask yourself a question- Would you want your little boy to grow up with this "mans" views on women? How dare he say you do nothing as you are at...
  176. RetailChick

    Lisa's Maintenance Shizzle

    Great losses Lisa well done xxx
  177. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Hi everyone :) Well after all my talk of getting on track food wise I have once again been absolutley rubbish this week!!! I really need a kick up the fat ass!! Decided to bite the bullet this morning and weigh myself.......not too pleased but I think its what I needed. Scales said 11st :(...
  178. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    So much for my plan to be good foodwise, I have been absolutely rubbish this week!!! Plus today we went to a local food market and tasted the most delicious freshly made ring doughnuts.............they were amazing!! Bought some more to take home which I've just had with a cup of tea! Ok from...
  179. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Thanks doll :) Yes we're expected to sign new contracts on the 16th of this month :( TBH I'm not worrying about it anymore, whatever happens is going to happen so I'm not stressing about it. Yes I'm sad and very disappointed it's happening but there isnt a thing I can do about it. I'm just...
  180. RetailChick

    Lisa's Maintenance Shizzle

    Shame about the gain hun but it's probably just water, everyone always weighs heavier after a takeaway! You're doing so well you'll have it off in no time x
  181. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Hi guys :) Week away was lovely, with everything going on we both found it quite hard to switch off and relax but it was still nice to be away. Was also good to spend some time with Granny, it's so nice to see her relationship with Jack grow more and more! They are like an old married couple...
  182. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Hi all! Still no joy on the house front but fingers crossed something will come up in the immediate future! Have had a really mental week, so busy. Still feeling very down about work and the house but have accepted that there is nothing I can do about either except try make the best of it and...
  183. RetailChick

    The new me diary....

    Brilliant loss Sarah!!! Well done babe xx
  184. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    You will never believe it but yes we have had more bad news today!! Landlord has decided to sell the house...........thats 2 months to find somewhere new in the most popular area in Dublin where there is ZERO to rent :( Bah!!! Moan moan moan :(
  185. RetailChick

    The new me diary....

    Best time of the day to weigh I thought :) Do a big wee before hand lol xx
  186. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Thanks guys xxx Yes huge relief for us but I still feel like I'm threading on egg shells. The fact that I am smoothering with flu is not helping as I feel worse than I am if that makes any sort of sense!!! Just looking forward to my holidays next Saturday and having a week off in Spain with my...
  187. RetailChick

    The new me diary....

    Looks like ww is second nature to you hun! Best of luck for it! When is WI? x
  188. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Thanks guys. I had to go back to hospital lastnight for anti D injection as I'm rhesus negative. Midwife couldn't find babies heartbeat for over 3 minutes, she called a doctor who thankfully found it after another 3 minutes. Worst night of my life. Feel like I'm living on my nerves :(
  189. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Hi Honey, not doing too great at the moment to be honest :( Workwise I got some really bad news a week and a half ago. It's a long story but the basic jist is our company is being undertaken by another business in March. What this means is that while initially I will still have the same job...
  190. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Hi guys! Another week nearly over, still eating bread like a fiend :( Back to work with a bang but am glad to be back and keeping busy!! Trying to take things as easy as possible though xx
  191. RetailChick

    Lisa's Maintenance Shizzle

    Oh Lisa I'm so so sorry to hear that hun :( I know there's nothing I can say but I am thinking of you all xxxxx
  192. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Friday B1- Croissant with strawberry jam B2- 4 Tblsp of special K L- Either egg on toast or bread roll with ham and coleslaw D- Not sure yet Shocking amount of snacking yesterday eek!!
  193. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Thursday B- Main Bar L- 2 slices of WG toast with scrambled egg S- Small kitkat, doughnut, viscount, pack of animal crackers D- Spag bol and 3 small bits of garlic bread
  194. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Thanks guys, I love the picture :) Am off work this week but have kept myself busy catching up with house stuff I've been putting off for ages! Foodwise I've been ok, I've been sleeping later so am eating at later times which is odd. For breakfast I'm either having bran flakes or a main...
  195. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Oh it worked fab! The pic isnt very clear, stupid scanner! This is the new Baby Doherty xxx
  196. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    I'm not sure if this will work or not, hopefully it does :)
  197. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Hi guys :) Sorry been a bit awol again. As usual had so much to sort out in work this week, we were closed but had to clear the place for the builders and transfer and box up so much stock! Food wise havent been amazing, had chipper food on Tuesday! Had my hospital visit today. Went really...
  198. RetailChick

    ♥~ Tanya's Maintainence Diary - Year 3 - Diary of a runner! ~♥

    Aww Tan I'm so sorry to hear this :( Big hugs to you all xxxxx
  199. RetailChick

    Thomasina's final push!

    Great loss babe well done! Delighted you're feeling so happy xx
  200. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Haha no worries Sarah :) I'm really looking forward to this scan as the one at 7 weeks the baby was literally like a teeny blob but at this one we'll be able to make out a profile, feet, hands etc I just think its amazing the difference in 5 weeks lol x Thanks guys Thursday was lovely I pretty...
  201. RetailChick

    Lisa's Maintenance Shizzle

    Oooohh thats so exciting hun!!! We conceived our first month using the clearblue digital ovulation tests so I think its fantastic you get 3 months of them!! I bet you wont need the 3 months ;) I'll keep everything crossed for you babe xxx
  202. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Hi guys :) Sorry haven't been on much but spoke too soon about work!! We had so much going on today is my first day off in 8 days I'm wrecked!!! Food wise have been ok but not angelic!! Trying to stay away from snacks but have had 2 takeaways in the past week. I went through a phase of having my...
  203. RetailChick

    Thomasina's final push!

    Boo Hiss to N!!!!
  204. RetailChick

    The new me diary....

    Mmmmmm omelette :) might have one for my dinner tomorrow!!!
  205. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Thanks Mary :) Scan is on the 20th hun xx Thursday B- Apple L- Salad, small can of tuna S- Lf choc mousse D- Homemade wraps :) chicken, peppers, onion, tomato, slice of cheese and lettuce * Pint of skimmed milk
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    ♥~ Tanya's Maintainence Diary - Year 3 - Diary of a runner! ~♥

    Food looks great as usual, wish I could plan like that bah! Thats the pits about your car :( what a dipstick, I hate when people dont take responsibility for things grrrrrrr!!!
  207. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    No it was in the stew but no whole bits left if you know what I mean!!! Thats why I had the little bit of bread, I really wanted carbs!!!
  208. RetailChick

    The new me diary....

    Hows the new job hun? Are you loving it? x
  209. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Not feeling too bad today thanks babe, first day back to work after 4 days off so lots to catch up on!! Wednesday B- Main Bar (found this in an old handbag and fancied it!!) L- M+S salad from their feel fuller longer range (Chicken, tomato, peppers, lots of bean things and quinoa) 305cals...
  210. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Thanks Ness :) Good to see you back :) xxx Cheers Molly I'm really trying from today to be better, it's just very hard when all I want is bad stuff!! Must resist!!
  211. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Thanks hun :) How are you finding your stint? xx
  212. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Well today was my last day of eating absolute rubbish! Had a real lazy day, woke up just before 12 and then went to the cinema with the boys before having my nails done :) Tuesday (last day of bad food!!) B- Bowl of bran flakes L- Cinema food!! Few jellies from pick n mix, few handfuls of...
  213. RetailChick

    The new me diary....

    Oooohhh best of luck for the new job Sarah!!! Shame about the clothes but a couple of days on the straight and narrow and they wont be tight anymore xxx
  214. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Thanks guys :) Hope you all had a lovely NYE? We spent the weekend in my parents, it was lovely as I only got to see them for a few hours on Xmas day :( They had a party in the house on NYE, majority of friends and family where there, including my best friend who is home from Australia with...
  215. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Happy New Year to you all guys xxxx
  216. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Hi everyone :) Hope you all have had a fabulous Christmas?? Can't believe its been 2 weeks since I've posted!! I've had a really crazy few weeks in work, especially with all this drama with my assistant manager (she is still out of the business), I have literally only had Christmas day off...
  217. RetailChick

    Thomasina's final push!

    Well done on the loss babe x
  218. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Thanks guys :) Have a huge day tomorrow not looking forward to it!!
  219. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Good news: Had my scan this morning. One baby, flickering heartbeat, all as well as it can be at this stage :) My dates where 100%, due on 31st of July 2012. Bad News: Jack woke up this morning with chickenpox! So now I have to stay away from him :(
  220. RetailChick

    ♥~ Tanya's Maintainence Diary - Year 3 - Diary of a runner! ~♥

    15 packs for £1!!! I'd buy 10 of them!! Hmmm not sure bout the sweets lol maybe from my milky moos???? Mega meanies are my favourite, they are bigger than the normal packs but always taste more pickled oniony than the small packs :)
  221. RetailChick

    ♥~ Tanya's Maintainence Diary - Year 3 - Diary of a runner! ~♥

    Oh thats very interesting about your job hun!! I'd no idea it was so automated!! Oh my meanies are the pickled onion crisps too!! They are my absolute favourite nom nom nom!! Do you have mega meanies over there?
  222. RetailChick

    Thomasina's final push!

    Awwww big hugs babe :( xxx Chin up, you guys will get through this together xx
  223. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Ha boobie bags!!! Oh guys I hope it settles down soon too, that and the tiredness, I slept for 14hrs last night and I still struggled to get up today :( Had the weirdest dream last night..........dreamt I went for my scan and they told me I have having puppies??!!! WTF?!!
  224. RetailChick

    ♥~ Tanya's Maintainence Diary - Year 3 - Diary of a runner! ~♥

    Oh Tan I'm so sorry to hear about your Grandad :( I do hope he will be ok xxxxx Huge well done on getting signed off probation hun xxx
  225. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Thanks all :) Still not feeling 100%, the nausea is a very odd feeling one I never had when expecting Jack and it isnt pleasant, least I'm not vomitting though!! I'm very excited for scan on Wednesday and Stevie is very excited at the rate my boobies are growing! Going to get measured tomorrow...
  226. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Another 16hr sleep and still wrecked! Holy cow I am rough!!!! Thursday B- Bran flakes L- Brown bread tuna sandwich and soup D- Few forkfulls of chicken fried rice and 2 bites of a cold pizza Friday B- Bran Flakes L-Wrap with tuna and salad S- Packet of meanies D- Small roll with slice of...
  227. RetailChick

    Daily Tracker

    Thanks guys :) Well I am feeling utterly utterly rubbish. I have not had any morning sickness but I have a constant nauseous feeling which is very unsettling I have to say. Food wise all I want to eat is hot carbs, the thought of anything salady or cold is turning me :( My sense of smell is...
  228. RetailChick

    ♥~ Tanya's Maintainence Diary - Year 3 - Diary of a runner! ~♥

    Glad to hear your Grandad is on the mend hun and hopefully the family thing sorts itself our soon xx Foodwise I think we are all in the same boat......I'm a savage!
  229. RetailChick

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    Thanks all :) I know they take time but because we cant be seen to be voicing that "we want her out" we can only try our best to cover the shifts which as you can imagine is tight enough over Christmas!!We have to thread carefully employment laws are so tricky in Southern Ireland! It just makes...
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    Thanks all :) Mary I am trying to take it easy but my ASM has screwed us over and gone sick for 2 weeks with "stress". Basically I've had several complaints about her from 5 members of staff over the past 7/8months, mainly relating to her attitude, how she speaks to them, making snide comments...
  231. RetailChick

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    Have just done that now Mary thanks. Still feel rubbish plus I'm back to work tomorrow so no more rest :( I forgot how exhausting it is during the first trimester!
  232. RetailChick

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    Hi guys, yep its a chinese/Japanese restaurant and then after your meal you're brought to your own private room with karaoke and your own private waiter.....was good fun :) 6 weeks today and I am feeling absolutely rubbish!! The tiredness is overwhelming and I think I have a flu or throat...
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    5weeks and 5 days hun. I still can't believe its so early on cause everything has changed on body! Everything. When I was pregnant with Jack I didnt have a bump until 4/5 months and I wore my size 10 jeans right up until 42 weeks........Have my scan on the 14th, Stephen thinks its triplets ha!
  234. RetailChick

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    Love the tree hun!! Mines going up today after I catch up on XFactor Jack can't wait to help :)
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    LOL no it was so motifying! It's this guy who is the head of our companys shop fitting group, they've been around for a week or so assessing stuff following the flood. I'd actually gone through him for a shortcut a few days before because he pulled his team off refurbishing my office to do...
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    Feeling ok babe. I'm just astonished at how quickly my belly has rounded out and my waist has disappeared! I'm not even 6 weeks, if it's not twins its gonna be one big baby :) We're both still in a little bubble really and just very happy about everything. I've had a sandwich yesterday and a...
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    Agree with Irish Molly :) They are completely crazy but I admire anyone who doesnt conform to the "norm" and who does well for themselves. Actually if they gave up the "singing" they would have brilliant careers as models, they are so striking and have a great look for fashion. Anyhoodles...
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    That actually reminds me we are going to see Jedward and The Beanstalk in panto on the 21st! Jacks first panto :) On a late shift in work today, this is what I'm planning for today, if theres any changes I'll update later! Wednesday B- Main bar L/D- Soup or a salad from M+S S- fruit Will...
  239. RetailChick

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    Best of luck babe xx
  240. RetailChick

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    :giggle:It's not funny ;)
  241. RetailChick

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    Thanks Jan :) Feeling ok just tired and pecky if that makes sense! Much to Ste's displeasure I couldnt face dinner after that pie! I picked at 2 hard boiled sweets, some cheese and onion hula hoops and 3 roses sweets. Not good but really couldnt stomach a dinner.......which is actually ironic...
  242. RetailChick

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    Hun I know you will get there. I wish you would stop being so hard on yourself and remember you are over 2st lighter than you were when you started xxx
  243. RetailChick

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    I know!! I did feel terrible but I couldnt face it!! I think it will go by quickly as work is so busy! It is expensive but I just want reassurance all is well. I've no idea why I'm so nervy this time around! Pie was amazing and I dont normally eat pies! Hope I dont get addicted lol
  244. RetailChick

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    Sorry to hear about AF hun :( You seem to be very positive though xx Good idea about the chocolate, I've decided to do the same but with takeaways! I'm so lazy they are the easy option but I dont need them and they certainly wont do me or my ass any favors!!
  245. RetailChick

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    My boys brought me breakfast in bed today :) Lovely suprise after a nice lie in! Unfortunately I woke up feeling a bit off (not sick just.........bah!) I didnt have the heart to tell them I didnt want it after all their hard work so managed 2 bites of a sausage and half a slice of toast and when...
  246. RetailChick

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    Oh Mary that is freaky!!! Do you think it was me he was talking about ha?! I didnt have any morning sickness either! TBH twins, triplets or one baby we would be over the moon once they are healthy and well. My mind is working over time now wondering but I bet its just one baby and I will just...
  247. RetailChick

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    Hi :) Thank you very much, we are excited but nervous too! Well done on your losses so far, you've done brilliantly! This place is great for staying on track so make sure you do join us after refeed! I'm not so sure I would have maintained my loss within a few lbs for a year if I hadnt stayed...
  248. RetailChick

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    Stop laughing you lol!!!! No Tan not at all, for some reason I am just really nervous this time around and I want reassurance all is well.....its just we want this so much and I'm such a worrier anyway :( Tmi for you is right hahahaha! Oh I feel her pain but I would love a C cup!!! Mine were a...
  249. RetailChick

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    LOL Molly :) Well hopefully we'll find out soon as we are booking a private early scan for 7 weeks please God all is well x
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