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Congratulations Caz !!!!!! Popped in especially to wish you and DH mega Congrats on your new arrival!!!! She is adorable !!!! Diva x

Bea, if you stick to it this week, you should see a nice drop. When I stray from the cal counting even for a day, it usually shoots me up by a couple of pounds, but over the week it drops off. Drink loads of water or green tea and flush it off! :D Diva x

Hi Vix, agree with Stackhead, it isn't a race and trying to do it all at once, with healthy calorie counted food and lots of exercise can be very daunting.... I was a terrible yoyo-er too, which just made me feel like a big (fat) failure for a long time. Take it one day at a time, and you'll...

Hi Bea, I'm another calorie counter! Your menus sound nice, I love a good thick soup in the Winter. Diva x

Looks lovely! Did I spy some teeney tiny shoes? Cute!!! Diva x

Looks fantastic Caz, I love little places like that! Don't think it's a bad idea not too travel too far with your little Spudette on board and coming soon!:D Have you done the nursery? Did you have a theme or have you stayed neurtral? My friend was lucky in having a boy and then a second 22...

Hi Caz, sorry to hear about the Honeymoon problems, it's awful when that happens to such a special holiday, hope you get it sorted. Your talk of having a curry has got me looking for a new curry recipe to try out! Going to make it for next week. Diva x

Hello! Here to sub, as I'm hoping following others who are calorie counting too keeps me inspired! I'm finding it harder to lose the weight the closer I get to fifty!! :eek: Good Luck! Diva x

Hi Vix, just wanted to pop in and say hello and wish you good luck with cal counting. It's what I'm using to slowly drop down through the stones (I was getting close to 19st at one time, unofficial) I'm living in the land of HUGE portion sizes :eek: and was determined NOT to get bigger and...

Great planning, Caz. Good choices for you and little Spudette..... Diva x

Happy New Year, Caz! Are you back to work on Mon? Glad you had a good Christmas. Diva x

Merry Christmas to you both and little Spudette !! Diva x

Keeping everything crossed for you, hun! Let us know how you get on. Diva x

Nice update Caz, glad you and little (but growing fast) Spudette are well. Diva x

Well done getting through all that work, time for some serious zzzzz and recharging, ready for 2015!! Diva x

Hiya Caz, hope you are resting, not an easy thing to do during the run up to Christmas too! Are you having a quiet one or off to visit all the family? Though you do have to wait until April to "open" the most special, precious gift of all :D Diva x

Do not be jealous of the pie, now it is four extra pounds on me! :( I hope you can rest up over Christmas and catch up on the sleep. I hate not getting enough zzzzzz! Are you having cookies today on National Cookie Day, I baked some for us, but a small batch, I love to bake but I can't be...

SHE !!!!!! Big congrats to you both !!!! Team pink, yayyyy !!! Diva x

Way too much pie, Pecan AND Pumpkin :eek: W.I tomorrow, followed by a kick up the bottom! :D Actually, after you've kicked your "butt" can you kick mine, I need all the help I can get !! Diva x

Hiya Caz. What are the new rules? I'm intrigued.... Maternity leave here is really bad, a lot of ladies go back after six weeks..... Hope you are keeping little Spud warm and cosy.... Diva x

Happy Thanksgiving, you gawjus girl! :D Diva x

Take care of yourself, Caz! Potter around the house, but rest and recharge too. Naughty little spud, already causing problems for Mummy and Daddy, lol :D Diva x

18 weeks today Caz? That's fab! I know that you have a big family but is it the same on DH's side? My friend had her little lad two years ago now and there was just so much excitement for the first Grandchild, lol !! ( on both sides ) Though, I think with bigger families and lots of little ones...

Hi Caz, how are you and your precious cargo? As far as exercise is concerned you know I'm a walker, but you'll be doing plenty of that soon with a pushchair,lol! Are you going to find out the sex of the baby or keep it a surprise. You know it's all the rage here to have a "Gender Reveal " party...

Hiya sweetie !! How's the new regime going ? I need a big kick up the bottom too as I'm just not losing any at the mo. I upped my protein a few months ago, and noticed a difference, I try to aim for 100g per day but usally it's around 80g. Early morning starts are HARD ( and I'm one of those...

Awwwww, baby diary !! I'm here to lurk and hear all the baby updates !! Here's hoping you are keeping well, Caz !! Diva x

Hello you !! You have been busy, just popping in, catching up, I'm lurking at the mo and still not posting much. Nice pic of you and your Sis.... Diva x

Hiya hun, how ya doing? Are the numbers moving again for you? I'm plodding along, walking and doing the squat challenge, need to add more but feeling meh at the moment with adding anything extra. Diva x

I love Indian food too, so I usually over indulge on it when we hit NY. Love it like I used to like my men ( before Mr D arrived on the scene ) HOT and SPICY !!! :D :D :D Diva x

Just popped in to wish you good luck ! I'm slowly dropping down from just under 19st (unofficial top weight ) I was an emotional eater, chocoholic, yoyo dieter, etc. It's never too late to change bad habits and get healthy. Diva x

We all slip up at times, so don't beat yourself up, hun !!! I succumbed to some yummies and drinks this long weekend, but I'm getting back into it this week. Gained back three pounds, which I"m getting rid of ASAP !!!! Have a good week. Diva x

Hi sweetie, well done on the exam results, look at you rockin' it both physically and mentally !!! :D Have a good 4th July, we are just relaxing and enjoying the Deck and the garden this year. Back on it next week though or my scales will start creeping up !!! :eek: Diva x

Great update, hun!! You are doing well !! Have a good weekend :) Diva x

Well done hun !!! Diva x

WELL DONE !!!! The numbers on the Scales keep on dropping :D Diva x

Hello Lea, I remember you from before and enjoyed reading your diary, I think you inspired a lot of people then with your posts and the photos.... Although, I'm not doing a VLCD (no judging, it's just not for everyone, dieting choice is such a personal thing IMHO ) I like reading a variety of...

Wow, come Tuesday you will be a fifth of the way there to your 100 days target, excellent !! I've been upping my protein intake this week and I'm hoping it helps !! Diva x

Hello Alex, I am new to hanging out in the Calorie Counting section !! I'm aiming for 12 st too !!! :D Good luck !! Diva x

Hello Sparkles !! Popping in to sub and say hello,lol !! Jealous of your trip to Oz, I went island hopping years ago and visited Sydney and Brisbane, I loved Sydney !!! Diva x

Can't believe I am the first one to comment, maybe, because it's tucked away here, BUT you are looking fantastic !! WELL DONE !! I'm the same height as you, and I'm aiming for 12st too :D Diva x

Hiya hun !! How ya doing ?? Diva x

Scales are dropping for you, yay !!! Double yay for disappearing double ( or in my case treble !!) chins !! Weekends are still my danger zone, for food and extra cals sneaking in, I've got to up my exercise again, and keep going. Your hair looks lovely in your pic, hun. Have a good weekend ...

Hello Elm, I'm still around though I think everyone else has disappeared for good !! Good luck, take it one clean day at a time.... baby steps can kick the pounds away for good !!! Nice to see your face :D Diva x

Hiya Elm !!! Everybody has disappeared !! Diva x

Hello you !!! Lovely to see you back !! Popping in to say hi and good luck !! Diva x

Hello Everybody, Happy New Year !!! Woop woop woop for 2014 !!! How ya doing Kassy ?? Not long now, hoping you are well and got through Christmas and New Year okay ?? I'm restarting on Mon 6th and I'm super scared as I've been VERY bad !!! :eek: Diva x

Merry Christmas everybody !!! Here's to a slinky 2014 for all of us !!! Diva x

Hi Kassy and gals !! Hope everyone is alright? Not much to report here, trying to stay back on the healthy eating plan, but my head cold took forever to go, so I am only now back to walking again, and then what with the Thanksgiving four days off, etc.... and then before we look around it'll be...

Hiya gals! Trying to catch up on all the threads, but I'm so busy at the mo. Holiday was fab, temp got up to 86 degrees, so not too shabby! Regained a lot of weight .... damn you scrummy foods and cocktails! Grrrr ! Good to see you back Stacy! I'm restarting today, upped my water, so hoping...

Hiya Elm! I'm still around....super busy this week and next before we fly off on Friday !! Then I'll be back around the 18th Nov, ready to restart the healthy eating ! Went shopping this morning for a few bits and bobs, and had a marvelous Peppermint Hot Choc, delicious !!! There was big...

Hi Gals ! Yep, cannot wait for the Holiday, did some shopping today for some bits and pieces ( toiletries and stuff, not planning on buying new clothes to take, I have enough !! ) and am sorting out what I'm taking already, I'm really organised !! Glad you are well Kassy ! The Babymoon is such...

Hi All !!! Kassy, you are doing so well, just think about looking after yourself and your precious little load. You've lost the weight before and I know you can do it again. You'll be a happy and healthy Mum for your little one !! Bin, your trip is getting close too. I loved Australia ...

Hiya Caz !! Loving all the Wedding Plans !!! You are mega organised,lol !! I'm just like this too,hehe !! Mel, is probably right, my scales are always playing mind games with me, grrr !!! Unfortunately, my regain, is really true, but I know I can chip it off again. Have a good week, and I bet...

Awww, Kassy !! Fantastic news about having a little baby girl !! Yay !! I haven't been posting much as Mr D had spinal surgery and all my efforts have been looking after him and my healthy eating wobbled a bit. Next W.I is next Monday and I know it'll be bad, lol !!! Diva x

Awww, Caz. Just catching up on all your FAB news !!! CONGRATS to you both !!! ( I love a nice Wedding, lol !! ) You won't bore me with all the Wedding Stuff, I LURVE it !! and it's your bloody Wedding, so ENJOY it all !!! :D :D :D Diva x

Happy Birthday Caz !!! Have a lovely day !!! Diva x

Have a nice weekend, Caz !! Love your saving plan ideas, so organised! Diva x

Hi Caz ! Can't believe you are back at school !!! Hope it all goes well, sounds like a nice place, and ,of course, they are lucky to have a fab teacher like you !! :D Most of the schools near me went back today, so lots of the cute little yellow school buses back on the roads !! Diva x

Hello All !!! Nice update Kassy, glad you and the little bump are well !! We're doing A.I in Cancun, Mexico. ( We went before a few years ago, so we know the area and we really wanted to just chill on a Beach and be slobs for two weeks, lol. Also, MrD is a bad flyer, and this is only 4hrs away...

Hi Bin, I'm away for the first two weeks of Nov, so I get to do Halloween ( VERY big here,and lots of fun !!) and then I get to sit on a Beach !! Hehe !! Well done on Dog Sitting, no excuse now for "walkies " !! LOL !! Diva x

Hiya gals !! I'm here enjoying a long weekend off !! Shelski, I'm off to Mexico for two weeks, just a Beach Holiday !! Yay !! MrD and I had a lovely little Breakfast out this morning, I had a lovely egg and cheese Ciabatta toasted roll and a big Caramel Latte, but it was a treat. Yum !! I...

Look at you chillaxing, gal !!! Love the photos !!! Love the attitude too, you're coming back ready to get stuck in again !!! Woohoo !!! Diva x

Photos are lovely, Caz !!! Great Tagine, for all your rice and couscous recipes. I love spicy foods, so I was in Harissa Heaven when I was there !! Even had it on my eggs for Breakfast, lol !! Enjoy !!! Diva x

Hiya Gals !!! Haha !! Wish I was a rich Landlord but I'm not !!! Boo !!! Awww, Kassy, are you really going to give up one of your Cats ?? I'm sorry that would break my heart, my friend has a little one and a Moggy and the cat just avoids her baby at all costs !! Your scan must be coming up...

Have a safe trip and a fab holiday Caz !!! Diva x

The other side from Perth, lol, Sydney and Brisbane !!! Diva x

Thumbs up for Australia Caz !! Great place, I loved it !! I understand what you mean about the language barrier ( I speak rusty French and German, lol !!) and I think it is obviously much easier to settle in ..... Diva x

Hi Caz, I'm one of those natural born organisers too !! Packing is even part of the fun for me !! ( MrD lurves that I do his, to a certain extent too !!) I use one of our guest bedrooms as my packing central zone and start a few weeks before we leave..... I don't actually pack until we're about...

Hiya Caz !! Lol at go to Specsavers !!! Hehe !! Diva x

Sounds interesting Caz !!! Post a piccy if you can !!! Fingers crossed you like it !! LOL !! Diva x

Wow Caz, your holiday is around the corner !! Not long to wait now !! Diva x

Hiya Gals !! Awww, Kassy, good to hear you are feeling okay, and looking after yourself. It's funny you mention going to the Coast and having Fish and Chips, because we did that when we were back recently. I had a big ol' portion of chips in a bag with plenty of salt and vinegar, yummy !! Hehe...

Well I'm always lurking, hehehe !!! Good idea juicing Zesty, you know I love a good smoothie !!! Lol !!! Managed a good walk yesterday, and drank loads of water ( trying to flush the Brit lbs away !! ) so hoping every little bit helps...... Big hello to everybody else, pop in and dish some...

Yay !!!!! Kassy and BUMP !!! Woop woop woop !!! Your photos are GAWJUS, Mrs J !!! :D Glad it all went well, did you have a favourite part, or was it just all amazing ??? :p Bella popped in to say hello, then PUFF she was gone again !!! LOL !!! I've restarted, and will be super happy with...

Hiya Bin, we are going to Mexico, for a Beach holiday, so plenty of relaxing..... can't wait !!! The UK trip was hectic, zigzagging across the UK, and lots of different Hotels !!! Packing for a Beach Holiday is just so much easier, isn't it ?? I plan to swim, read, and loll about with Mr D, with...

Hiya Gals !!! I'm backkkk !!! Hehe !!! Is that Bella I see back among us too ??? YAY !!! Dish the goss girl, whatcha been up too ?? Are you back on a diet ? Hoping Kassy updates soon, is she back this week ??? I have had a great time, two weeks eating and drinking my way around the UK !!! 5lbs...

Hiya Caz !!! Can't believe you are in your new home now !!! Yay !!! Enjoyed my two weeks away, but not the regain, lol !! Your holiday must be coming round soon ? I've just got back and I'm already looking forward to Mexico in 3 months !! :D Diva x

Well done Bin !!! Early W.I for me as I'm now away for two weeks....lost 2 lbs to take me to 12st12 !!! YESSSS !!! Finally in the 12s !!!! Let's hope the UK weather stays nice for me, we're having 90-95 days here I need the sunshine !!LOL !!! Diva x

Hiya Bin !! I'm coming to the UK !!! Diva x

Well done Caz !!! Excellent result !!! Diva x

Hiya gals !! How are we doing ?? I'm plodding along .... Everyone is getting ready here for the big Celebrations for the 4th!! It becomes like four days of party party !! Lol !! I'm not indulging in too much of anything as we leave after the weekend and I don't want to feel blurgh before I even...

Food photos look fantastic Caz !! Yum !! Diva x

Good luck on SW Caz !! The recipes sound nice, I'm always looking out for new ideas food wise. Diva x

Hi Bin !! I'm still lurking !! Can't believe Kassy is now Mrs Adonis, woop woop !!! Glad to hear your son got settled in okay, yep three floors is a good dose of aerobics isn't it !!! I once lived in a flat, many many years ago that was like ten floors up, and when the lifts were out of order...

KASSY !!!! Popping in to wish you a wonderful day tomorrow !!! Can't believe it's almost here !!! Have a super wonderful special Wedding Day and Honeymoon !!! :love047: Diva x

Hi Caz, sorry to hear you've been unwell.... hope you feel better soon !! Diva x

Hi Kassy !!! Have I mentioned that I am getting SO EXCITED FOR YOU GUYS !!! YAAAAAAYYYYY !!!! Hehe !!! I love a good Wedding, lol !!! I'll be raising my glass for you two !!! Diva x

Hi !! Gosh I can't believe you are trawling through all of this, lol !! I'm not posting here anymore, everything is in my FAT Diary, see my sig for details. But, to answer your question, walking was the only exercise I really did, all the way through this weight loss journey, and I still love...

Garden party sounds lovely Zesty, I love a good Buffet !! Hehe !! I hope the weather stayed nice for you !! Wow, Kassy, 10.7 is EXCELLENT !!! Here comes the slinky slinky Bride !!! Yayyyy !!! Diva x

Flat looks lovely Caz, how exciting !!! Diva x

Hi Zesty !!! Or should we call you naughty Zesty ?? Because, you are struggling at the mo ?? I'm going to be back in the UK soon, so don't make me come and kick your ar$e, Missy !!! LOL !!! I can't wait to see the Wedding Photos too, Kassy !!! I agree with Zesty, you could get married in a...

Hi Caz, sorry to hear you are struggling with the calorie counting. Are you thinking about trying something else ? When I've been off it for my weekend or holidays away, I have to be super strict for about a week, or I tend to carry on grazing for a few more weeks !! It's easy to start slipping...

Hiya Bin !! I'm going to send the sunshine over for Kassy's Wedding !! No rain allowed, lol !!! How are you doing ?? Kassy, hope you are sticking to the healthy stuff, hehe !! Is the Adonis getting excited about the Wedding ?? Or is he being a typical bloke, just thinks he has to turn up and...

Oh sorry, white Lasagna is just made with a basic Alfredo sauce, instead of Bolognese one !! Well that's what my version is like, lol !! ( So a lovely, rich Veggie Lasagna, mmmm !! ) We've got a long weekend here, as it's Memorial Day on Monday !! Diva x

Fantastic news Caz !!! YAYYY !! You so deserve it, Hun !! Congratulations !! Diva x

Hiya Hun !! Love the pics, you look fantastic !! Looks like you Ladies had a brill time !! I bet that was a Hangover from HELL !! Lol !! Sometimes it's hard to get back to being super good, when you've been crazy, I swear it took me like a week to feel like myself again, not a snacking sugar...

Hi Caz !! Hope you have a good healthy eating, cal counting week !! Just catching up on here and saw that it's raining interviews for you, gal !!! Woop woop !!! Hope you get it all sorted out, and that you get a firm job offer !! Crossing everything for you !! Hehe !! Diva x

I hear you Kassy !! Pasta is fantastic, so when we go to this Italian, I always leave my diet at the door !! LOL !! I'm making a white Lasagna this weekend, too, yum yum !! Another good day, yesterday, I managed a good walk around a local park too, so here's hoping if I'm careful this weekend...

Morning !! I'm still around, just busy !! Well done on your walk Bin !! I used to love our childhood holidays on the I.O.W !!! I'm hoping to lose 4 lbs this month ( already lost my wee regain of 4 lbs ) but I've got a couple of weekends where I think I'll be eating more than that !! Yours is...

Keeping everything crossed for you !!! Diva x

Nope, not really posting here now..... Diva x

Morning Caz !! I'm sweet Potato mad at the moment, we love 'em !! Hehe !! Hope you have a good week, healthy and happy eating choices all the wayyyy !! Diva x

Hiya Caz !! Loving the Jacuzzi pic, lol !! Diva x

Morning Gals !! Got a bit of a Headache this a.m, hoping it's the last of the sugar and crap leaving my system. It's funny that Mr D and I both complained about having food hangovers from going crazy while away, lol !! Kassy, my diary is in the Silver Member's section ( it's in my sig ) I was...

Hiya Hun !!! Congrats on another stone biting the dust !!! Great news !!! Diva x

Hi guys !! Just popping in to wave at everybody, lol !! Hope everyone is ok ?? What happened to all our other peeps ?? Just us, left now !! I'm mainly posting in my Diary now, just to keep it simple, it was getting crazy with my separate threads !!! I agree with you Kassy, calorie counting...

Morning Caz !! Those little pounds will add up, if we keep going, eh ?? Are you still calorie counting ? I forgot to mention that I collect a lot of those little tables you find on line, with calorie counted foods on them, I carry some on my phone, but I did use MFP to 'work ' out foods too...

Hi Zesty, everything is now going to be here...... Diva's F.A.T ( Fed Up and Tubby! ) Diary !!!! , it's in my sig ...... I finally started one a few months ago, it's not very organised, but now I am losing such tiny amounts, as I edge towards my first MAJOR target, 12 st, I'm just putting...

Hi Caz, it's a lovely room, love the beams and wooden floor !! Happy settling in !! Lol !!! Diva x

Hello !!! I'm going to be posting everything in one place now, and that's my Diary, just easier for me at the moment !!! Diva x

Hello !!! I'm going to post everything in one place now and that's in my Diary..... It's just going to be easier doing that from now on ...... Diva x

Hi Gals !! It's Fridayyyy !! Yay !! I feel your pain Bin, with motivation, and getting back on the wagon, I've struggled with this, that's why I ended up yoyo-ing for sooo long. I'm going to REALLY enjoy our 3 days at the Beach, but come Tuesday when we get back I'm already planning to start...

Great news Caz about your new abode !! I'll have to Skype Jacuzzi Party crash !!! :D :D :D Diva x

I was thinking this too !! Caz has a lot planned for this year !! I'm excited for her, the sky's the limit, eh ?? Diva x

Hi Kassy, your weekend sounded like a lot of fun !! It's the same when Mr D and I go away, we don't eat salads, we always treat ourselves to a bottle (or two !! ) of good wine and some good food !! I don't think I could count up that high if I was c-cing those weekends !! Lol !!! Was your Hotel...

Hi Everybody !! I got a STS this week, boo !! Though we did go out for a slap up meal ( I had everything, 3 courses ,etc !! ) and this weekend we are going away for 3 days , so I will be off plan, no c-cing during that time !!! We're going to hit some lovely restaurants, and there will be...

Another STS, which I'm happy about as we had a big special dinner out at the weekend, planned, but the food was marvelous !! Plus, I had three courses and an after dinner Cocktail, lol !!! So, I knew my weekend was going to be a bit "off " after all that !! Diva x

The interview outfit sounds smart Caz. It's funny but I kept an old pair of black work trousers from when I was at my biggest, UK size 26 !! ( Always fancied doing the silly photo when someone has lost a ton of weight and they stand in one leg of the trousers, and there's still room for like...

Good luck Caz on the job front ! Diva x

Yay Zesty !!! I love the sunshine !!! Have a good weekend !!! Diva x

Awww, you are doing so well Caz !! I hope you have success and stay happy and positive with calorie counting. As you know, it's all I have used on my get healthy ,get stronger and get fitter journey to drop the pounds and smash through the stones on the way. It is possible ...... Diva x

Love the photos Caz !! Look at you, you rock that frock !!! Diva x

FSO !!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: OMG !!!! A Proposal !!! Did you say YES ?????? Tell all !!!! :D :D :D I'm alive and kicking Fat's a** ....... very, very slowly !!! Lol !!! I hope you are back on the Wagon, cos, I'm not too far behind you !! Hehe !! :p Diva x

DRESS !!!!! YAYYYYYYYYYY !!!! Looking good, Hun !!! Diva x

Hiya Zesty !!! How are you ?? Kassy, OMG Strawberry Cider !!! That's so weird I was actually looking at Raspberry Cider when Mr D and I were at the Beer Shop. They sell it in crates here, and I was seriously feeling the urge !!! Though it would only be me that drinks it, but I managed to resist...

Love it Mel !!! Diva x

STS this week, I'm sure my body is going to cling on to any flab for as long as it can !!! Grrrrr !! New week begins, and I'm ready ! Woohoo !! Diva x

Here's another weather update for you, Zesty !! Can you believe it was 89 degrees here yesterday ?? It was glorious !! Hehe !! Diva x

Very small, like two small laps of a small park ( about 20 mins and I was tired !! ) not sure of distance then as I was just starting out and no pedometer, etc. Now I use a Treadmill and walk outside too !! I do silly mini Challenges to keep me motivated, and I vary my routes a lot to stop...

75 degrees today, fantastic walking weather !! Forgot to post this snap from yesterday's walk ...... Diva x

Awww hun, it doesn't happen overnight !!! This is a long, long journey isn't it ? How far are you walking at the moment ? When I first started at my biggest I was on my last legs after like 20 mins or so !! One step at a time, one step at a time ...... Diva x

Hello lovely !!! Hope you have a good week !! Diva x

Happy Monday Caz !! Woohoo, to size 16 tops !!! :D :D :D Have a good week !! Diva x

Another walking week begins !! Managed a nice walk at the weekend, even Mr D enjoyed it !! Went around some local formal Gardens, it was nice to see all the Daffodils, etc, out. The weather is supposed to be fantastic this week, so I'll be planning some outside walks !! Diva x

Hiya Kassy !! Happy Monday !! I hope you can knock that cold on the head quickly !! That's one of the problems I hate about alcohol too, the false results you get with it on the scales. Used to drive me mad !! Now I've cut most of the booze out, I'm much happier with less bloating and crazy...

Finally !! Some movement on the scales !! Lost a pound, woohoo !! ANYTHING is better than a STS !! So now I'm 186 lbs !! :) Diva x

Wow, I'm not updating much here. I think very soon I will condense all my threads into one, just to keep it really simple. Plus, at this stage my losses are so tiny, there isn't much to keep writing about !! Hehe !! Still walking, just to keep it ticking over, just so busy at the moment...

Caz, I like reading your diary, it's never boring !! Good saying that, it's never too late. Hope you are feeling okay ? Diva x

Wow Bin, that is some will power not weighing in for a few weeks. I don't think I could do that, my once a week is about right for me at the mo. I know a lot of Minimin-ers struggle with this and I can understand how obsessive it can get. I'm almost in the mind set now to just think about it as...

Sorry Caz, I feel like we have hijacked your diary !! If anyone has anymore questions, feel free to pm me !! Diva x

Not going to lie, it is expensive to do, and the red tape is pretty scary, and it can take years too !! We had temporary work visas and then moved on to permanent status via the Green Card. Could your career get you over here ?? Being sponsored via work helps, and we were very lucky in that...

Why are you disappointed, hun ?? That's a good loss !! A few more like that and you'll be slipping through the stones !! Yay !! How is your new group ? Are they friendly ? Also, hello !! Lol !! Diva x

Hi gals !! Did you survive Easter, who's going to confess to the odd Easter Egg or two, lol ?? Luckily for me, Easter Eggs are not really popular here, so none for me. Actual Easter baskets ( filled with gift-y type things ) are huge here, and, of course, Easter Egg hunts,etc. Did have a...

Hi Caz !! Great news about the interview !! We moved from the UK to follow an amazing work opportunity here in the States and to say it's changed our lives is an understatement !! We love it !! It is the BEST thing we have EVER done !! It was a big step for Mr D, as he hadn't travelled as...

Late WI this week, as yesterday was manic !! Got a STS, which is okay, as I did have some nice Cheesecake at the weekend and a lovely meal for Easter. Let's hope I can get the scales moving again this week !! So ready, to leave the 13s behind !! Diva x

21 again this week, eh Kassy ??? Hehe !! I love going out for big celebration meals, just so nice !! Mr D and I would probably end up in our fav Italian restaurant, yum !! It's bright and sunny here today, managed a good walk along by the creek nice and early this a.m. Bin is back !!! Woop...

Back away from the temptation Caz !!! Eeek !! :eek: Well, that's just plain mean !! :( Cakes look bloody marvelous, and believe me, the old Diva would have fallen head first into them too !! :eek: :eek: Think Bikinis, think about your Summer Holiday, think about how WELL you are doing ...

Hey Mel !! It's snowing here now !!! Crazy, eh ?? Diva x

Morning Gals !! Can you believe it's snowing here !! This weather is crazy, hehe !! So I won't be walking outside so I'm popping on the Dreadmill in a while, before I think of a good excuse NOT to !!! Lost another pound, at this stage I don't think I'm ever going to see like 2 to 3 lbs losses...

W.I Results Lost a pound !! Slowwww but sure !!! Yay !! Diva x

Wowza Kassy, you'll look fab in that dress !! I am planning to buy yet more storage this weekend, and we are still arranging the new furniture, Mr D decided to put recess lighting in his display cabinets, so that's fiddly work, plus the glass doors have been a nightmare to hang.... can't wait...

Managed to finish this week's challenge, but don't feel any different really ..... yet !!! Lol !! Took a couple of photos on the first day of Spring here, when I was at one of my favourite haunts...... Don't be fooled by a clear blue sky, it was chilly !!! Diva x

Caz, your progress photos are fantastic !! You are doing so well !! 15 st something next week ...... Exciting !!! :D Diva x

Spring has sprung !!! Yayyyy !!! 100 miles per week would probably kill me ! lol ! No, I will probably aim for at least 100 over the month and go from there. Just getting ready to go out now, going to one of the big parks to do the Loop as I call it !! We have blue skies here and the sun is...

Hi girlies!! Got a STS this week, at this stage the weight loss is so slow, it's just a case of keep going !! Mr D is hoping that his check up this week ( for his back injury ) will mean he can start walking again ( with me, at the weekends, he walks around normally, lol !! ) so we can get back...

Like the sound of the sponsored walk Caz !! Great thing to build up to, you'll be pounding those miles soon !! Are you back in the zone with your S and S ? How long does it take for the hunger to go for you ? I know it differs a lot for different people, does it make a difference to what foods...

Another week begins, and I need to ramp up some more motivation. I have been doing my exercise, but just enough, not pushing forward with it, I think next month's challenge will be a walking one ( like 100 miles plus, so I need to keep pushing through it, etc !!) I did take some measurements...

Monday Morning has sped round again !! Lol !! Got a STS this week, at this stage of the game my weight loss is tiny , but as long as I'm not regaining, I'll get there !! Diva x

Morning gals !! Mmmmm, Italian food, love it !!! Have a lovely meal Kassy !! I'm planning a major cleaning blitz tomorrow, as we are planning to pick up some of our new furniture on Saturday, mainly the storage solutions, I mentioned before, but I don't see the point of putting all this stuff in...

Hello everybody !! Did we all survive another weekend ?? Mr D and I were trawling through some furniture showrooms this weekend, even did a couple of hours at Ikea !! ( soo busy at the weekends, obviously !! ) Getting some inspiration, hopefully, we are planning on changing our office around and...

Morning Caz !! Glad you had a great weekend, love the pics !! You really look good, hun, not in the funny mirror ones, lol, obviously, but in that you don't look as big, I would never think you were 16 st plus, maybe 2 st plus lighter than that, IYKWIM ?? Well done, on getting straight back...

Yay !! Another pound gone !! From 189 to 188 lbs, slow, but it's all good, got to keep my focus on the big picture, the slimmer, healthier stronger me !! Diva x

Have a super time Caz !!! Humming this tune for you ..... '' Oh I do like to be beside the seaside..... oh I do like to be beside the seaaaaaa !!! " Lol !! Diva x

Well done on the loss Caz !!! And it's your Saucy Seaside Weekend coming up !! Woohoooo !!! Diva x

Hi Kassy !! You know what they say ??? No rest for the wicked !!! Lol !!! Dont have much goss at the mo, my arms are aching from using weights, as I'm on Day 2 of Operation Bingo Wings !!! Lol !! Diva x

Awwww, that puppy is adorables !!! Want !! Diva x

Haha Zesty !!! If the weather is good, you know that means no excuses for not getting out there and exercising !!! Lol !! I don't think I want to go back to the damp and grey days of the UK. It rained every day except one when I was there last year ..... and that wasn't even in the Winter ...

Elicia89 !!! Hellloooo !!! Nice to see you popped in for a chinwag !! Lol !! What type of Dog did you get ?? You'll be adding up the miles walking an active pooch !! I'm trundling along at a slow pace, and still doing the walking. We've lost a few faces along the way, I hope they are just...

If I didn't keep moving Zesty I KNOW the pounds will find me again !! As soon as I stop the regular exercise, I start to drift up, so after all the yoyo-ing I have learnt my lesson !! :D Right, quick update on the March Challenge. It's hopefully a fairly balanced exercise plan. More RWR...

Monday WI results ..... a STS !!! Boo !!! I'm still 189 lbs . Going to aim for 5 lbs this month, got to keep it moving !!! Diva x

Ohhhhhh !!! Minimins does not like the word s.w.a.n.k.y !!!! Diva x

Hi Zesty !! I never had my own Dreadmill in the UK, I used the ones at the Gym, many moons ago, of course. I did have a Stationary Bike years ago too, when everyone was Spinning crazy !! The Dreadmill came about when I was staying in an Apartment Complex here which had a s****y 24 hr Gym, with...

Well, that's my Feb Challenge all done !!! To be fair 20 miles or so of pure walking is not really out of my comfort zone, as if pushed I think I could do around 30 miles or so, but like everything else, the exercise has to fit in around all the other stuff going on in your life !!! Will think...

Yummy, I love Beans on Toast !! A real comfort food, though I've not tried the Branston ones !! Your Hen do idea sounds good , I would prefer a decent show, posh meal, drinks, Spa weekend type of ones now, rather than getting pi$$ed for a few days,but then I'm older now, and I think my Clubbing...

Morning Kassy !! It just looks like us two on here posting away, eh ?? We can be the fabulous flab fighting duo !!! LOL !!! My property is close to Zesty's neck of the woods, Berkshire, not anything amazing but in a "nice " area where people want to live and so holds it value very well ...

Morning Caz ! Yay to a bit of daily exercise !! Don't worry about it only being ten minutes or so, because it will all add up to some good results down the line !! I remember when I started walking and I was achy and tired after only like 20 minutes, now I can walk and walk and I know it's an...

I've read about that too, but I never lose anything if I did, my metabolism is sloth like and I'm an "older bird " these days, which I'm sure has something to do with it !! Diva x

Good walk this morning, cleared the cobwebs and I squeezed it in before the rain we're expecting moves in !!! Hungry now, and lunchtime is a way off yet !!! Grrr !! Exercise is good for you , but I swear my appetite doubles some days because of it !!! Diva x

Morning all !! I don't think we will move anytime soon, what with work commitments, we have to stay where we are. I still own a property in the UK, which I'm hanging onto for a few more years ( no mortgage, so it's part of my pension plans !! ) and any extra savings we had from the sale of our...

I do that too Mel, but I like the visual challenge when I'm out too, you know,see that big a$$ hill,watch me conquer it !!! :D Diva x

Morning Caz !! Hope you survive your first day back !! Hang in there !! Diva x

Forgot to say, the house we liked had a huge main Bedroom, huge en-suite, which is really the norm here and another big family Bathroom with shower and a Bath. Spacious!! Diva x

Morning Gals !! I wonder if Zesty survived the Hen Do ?? Hopefully, she'll report in soon !!! I wanna hear about the strippers !!! LOL !! If there were any !!! Hehe !! Kassy, you and your tipples !!! I'm back to being tea total again, cos, I know one glass will lead to a bottle of Vino, and I...

Week 4 and I am ready to ROCK it !!! Seeing a 2lb weight loss is also helping keep me motivated !!! I CAN DO THIS !!! Exercise is done for the day, now it's time to get busy with everything else !! Hoping the weather stays nice as I'm planning a good walk tomorrow at a local path, it has...

2lbs off !! From 191 to 189 lbs !!! That's better !! :D Diva x

Well done Mel, did you go somewhere nice or just around the neighbourhood ? "Diva " style sounds so classy, when really it's just me rambling along, wobbling away and getting a bit red faced and sweaty, hardly glamorous !!! Lol !! Diva x

That sort of thing, Caz. I think I'm just a bit fussy about them as I still have flashbacks to the 1970s Terry Toweling scary ones that were all the rage back then when I was a kid !! :eek: Diva x

Chocolate orange face mask, mmmmm , I'd be tempted too !!! Those cover ups are more fitted than the kaftan-y ones Caz, usually with more pretty details, like embroidery, sparkle, etc, so you don't feel like you are wearing a sack like cover up over your cossie !!! I've tried sarongs, which are...

Week 3 is a done deal !!! Woop !! Can't believe it's the last week of the Challenge already !! Going to look at some new mini goals and targets for next month, determined that 2013 is going to a walking triumph, oh, and the ''perk '' of that is maybe another 20 lbs gone from my body !!! Diva x

I've always said Bikinis are for the brave, lol !!! Even when I was really light, 150 ish pounds I wore a speedo one piece as I used to swim laps and laps, and as a "big gal" boobs wise even then I needed to have 'em under control !! :p As for holiday attire, it depends on what you plan to be...

Hiya Caz, love the Bikini photo !!! ( I knew someone who bought a bikini and then stuck it to the Fridge door, so no excuses !! :eek: :eek: :eek: ) Getting organised with the old food supplies is a great idea,saves time and lessens the stress over food choices. I usually have one day a week...

So true this morning !! Mr D is not a morning person, enough said, lol !! By the time I had walked and RWR , I felt like I was on top of the World ! :D As chirpy as Mary Poppins but with added caffeine ,lol !!! Diva x

Oh Gawd, Zesty !! Talking of 'mileage' makes me think of myself as a car !! Lol !! I may look a bit like an old banger at the moment, but I'm striving to become an stylish classic !! Vroom Vroom !! :D :D :D Still, a few miles left on the clock !!!! ;) Hehe !!! Talking of Hen Nights, I've...

Insane o'clock works, just wish I could be this person getting up at 5.30 a.m at least four times a week !!! Lol !! I blame my old bones, hehe !!! And the love of my comfy bed! Not even 9.a.m here and I am DONE !!! Walk and RWR session, woop woop !! Slinky Summer Diva, here I come !!! Diva x

Well done Caz !! You are a L.A.W ( lowest adult weight ) breaker !!! :eek: :D :eek: Yay !!!! Diva x

Thanks for answering, Caz, I just know a few people who have dropped doing it, different reasons too. I hope it works out for you, and you are right, life is just too damn short to well, not have a life !!! :D Diva x

Yep, Mel ...... a.k.a insane o'clock !!!! Lucky I'm a morning person !! Diva x

Well done in getting to the Gym, Kassy !! Yep, I did have one Egg Muffin ( Mr D had two !! ) but it was prepared healthily, as much as I could, was delicious too. That's the good thing with cc-ing, no forbidden foods as long as you count them and control the portion size !! Back to my stricter...

Love your new dress Caz, what a bargain !! Great motivation board too, such a good idea !!! Look at those target Bikinis !! :eek: Wowza !! Fantastic !! Enjoy your Half Term, did you always want to be a Teacher ?? Diva x

No, there was no ice, so I was safe !! :D Another walk done and a RWR session, I am buzzing !!! Getting up super early tomorrow as I will be walking at like 6.am !!! Gotta squeeze it in before the day goes manic !! Hehe !! Diva x

Morning Kassy, and all !!! It's a very simple Cocktail Kassy, Champagne ( oh yeah !! ), Chambord Liqueur ( mmmm ) and then serve two frozen raspberries floating around in it, so they can "kiss". (I didn't dust them with sugar first and then freeze, neither did I rim the glasses ) They were...

WI today, and a STS..... I'm still 191 lbs. Now Valentine's is done, it's full steam ahead to drop a couple more pounds in Feb !!! Diva x

Brisk walk along the river this morning, brrrr !!! Forgot to take my phone so no photos !! Even Mr D said he enjoyed it !!! Diva x

Fab photos,lurve the animals !! Diva x

Awww, Caz, baby piggies !!! Cuteeeee !!! We have a little place near us which has goats, cows, a few horses and hens, PLUS an amazing little garden center and ice-cream parlour ( creamy, hand churned mmmmm !! ), you can go along and feed the goats and stuff ! Have a great time !! Diva x

Morning Gals !!! Mr D got back in time for our 'date', I cooked a nice meal, and we had "Lover's Kiss'' Cocktails !!! It was a calorie fest, but scrummy !!! It's funny but today I have a sort of food hangover, you know, that kind of stodgy feeling, like I'm hauling around a medicine ball in my...

Right, week 3 begins !!! Hoping to get out and about this weekend and do a couple of my favourite walks with Mr D !! The weather has made it a bit tricky recently, not tons of snow, but just frequent snow flurries, and I really don't want to slip over (already have a dodgy leg, lol !) Will try...

No pancakes for me either !!! Crossing everything for a STS for you this week !!! I'm sure your body will settle down again and you'll be dropping again by next week. Diva x

Hiya gals !! Another pound off for me, taking me back to 70 lbs gone !!! So fingers crossed to staying here and dropping down below this, obviously! :D Five stone of flab gone! This time I'm going to make sure I hide REAL well, so it can't "find" me AGAIN!! LOL !!! How's everybody else ? I'm...

We were super lucky Mel, a few inches only ! Today, so far, we've had showers and now it's a bit misty !! It can't make up it's mind! Diva x

W.I this a.m and I am 191 lbs, can't wait to get into the 180s SOON !!! Diva x

Yep Zesty, Mr D is a keeper !!! :D Even after all these years I find him fascinating !!! :D :D :D We were lucky with the snowfall, and only got about two or three inches, still looks pretty though!! Diva x

Gosh, that's a messy situation Kassy. Sometimes these things can drag on and on, but I hope the Adonis can get it sorted all out. The Italian sounds nice, and I love a good deal !! We are getting loads of snow later, hopefully !! I love the white stuff !! 10 inches, or so the news just said ...

Right Week 2 has begun !! Will probably be doing all my walks for the next 2 or 3 days on the Dreadmill, as the weather is a bit crappy at the mo. Diva x

That's why I want to rob a Bank !! :p I'd plan a Minimins Meet up in NY if I think anyone would come !!! Diva x

I'm off to rob a Bank !!! Plus, I'm the wrong side of the Pond !!! Boo !!! Diva x

Hi Zesty !!! My walking "time " really depends on where I am when I do it !!! The Dreadmill is like about an hour walking at 3.8 mph, if I can manage that !! Sometimes my dodgy leg plays up, and I'm down at 3.6 mph. My new RWR are much quicker as I am jogging along at 4.2 mph ish at the mo ...

Morning all !! Saint Diva here, NOT !! Hehe !! I'm just plodding along, hoping all these small steps, will see me leaping down a few stone by the end of 2013. Sorry to hear you are having problems with Adonis' ex, many, many years ago I was in a relationship with a guy who was the typical...

A quick 3 mile walk done as I am busy busy today. I'm close to my target already !! Tomorrow I'm going to do a RWR session and a long walk !! I want a pound gone by next Monday !! Diva x

Well done Caz!! And just think EVERY loss from now on is going to be a lowest adult weight EVER !!! This is fan-bloody-tastic !!! :D :D :D Diva x

Another 4 mile walk ( no RWR today ) and I am positively zipping along !!! Another hour until lunchtime though !! Diva x

I love Pinterest !! It's full of great ideas, I'm always popping in, when I get the chance !! Diva x

I have no dogs ...... only superior Cats :D Diva x

Morning All !! More snow here, so it's looking very pretty, we didn't get much, just a nice covering. RWR, which you'll see me writing about here, is Run, Walk, Run. An exercise routine/ technique you use if you do not have the endurance or fitness for running for an extended period of time...

Right, I've done two RWR sessions so far, and the big muscles at the top of my legs and bum, are aching !! So, I must be doing something right, lol !! Diva x

Are you Tunisia bound ??? I loved it there !! All Inclusive, the shops, the sea and beaches ,Camels AND Roman ruins...... I was in heaven !!! Have a good weekend !! Diva x

Hi Kassy !! Thank Gawd it's Friday .... and February !! LOL !! It should be quieting down at the Gym, after New Year's, eh ?? I'm just starting RWR sessions, because I need to keep moving,or the wobbly fat will find meeeeee !! I don't think there is anything wrong with having fake flowers for...

February Challenge has started and I'm going to ROCK IT !!! 20 miles plus of walking each week to do, and I'm starting to do the RWR sessions ( run walk run, basically starting to learn to run from scratch !! ) Cheeky, sneaky WI this morning has me at 192 lbs, so that's 6lbs lost in Jan, will...

Aww, that's hard !! I lurve Muffins !! Who is bringing in all this 'dangerous' food ?? Is it the same people over and over again, with the chocolates and stuff , well, I can understand that after Christmas..... I would want them gone and out of the house!! Though, most people now know not to buy...

Until, Friday, I am doing some casual walking, just pottering when I'm out and about !! Hehe !! Also, resting a blister and a swollen toe, which is getting better anyway !! Diva x

Eeek !!! Look at those sweets and choccies !! I try mentally to picture them as little globs of lard, covered in choccy. Then I picture lard globules gathering on my big bum and thighs...... Usually works !!!! Diva x

Well done, Caroline !! Into the 16's !! Yay !! I still get a buzz when I drop through another stone 'barrier' and it takes me forever to do that on my slow and steady plan !! Diva x

One step at a time..... that's all it takes.... Starting my next walking Challenge on Friday, we'll be clocking up those miles in February, eh ??? :p Diva x

DONE !!!! I've walked my miles and completed my January Challenge !!! WOOP WOOP WOOP !!!!! It feels good !! Diva x

2 lbs gone this week !! That's better after a STS last week !! May have a sneaky peek on the 1st Feb just to see what the total weight loss in one month is. If it stays the same I'll be happy anyway !! Diva x

Morning all !! Just started to snow here again, so it's a Coffee and then the Dreadmill for me !! On a mission to finish the last of my miles !! Diva x

This is what I keep telling myself ..... Diva x

Hiya Mel !! C'mon, I know you can walk through the sorrow !!! :p Diva x

You are on your way, though !! You can see how heavy I was, and here I am, almost 70 lbs lighter, and this Diva isn't finished yet !! :D I am a slow loser too, I'm living in the hope it ( the flab ) will turn eventually into some toned muscles !! (Hey, a gal can dream !! ) Diva x

Thanks claire_oh, it's taken me awhile to build up to good distances,but I'm moving in the right direction !! How much weight are you trying to lose ?? Diva x

I agree with Kassy, Tunisia is fantastic, we had a great time there, lovely beach walks,sunsets, and good food ( we love hot and spicy so most of it was perfect for us !!) Enjoyed shopping for gifts there too in the Markets and Bazaars, etc. You'll love it !!! Keep on track Kassy over the...

Okay, my legs are aching a little bit today, just given them a pep talk..... I am not going to wobble during this last week of my January challenge ...... Diva x

Sorry to here about your London plans !! Have you checked a site like RedlettersDay.co.uk ?? They have hundreds of ideas for Anniversaries, Birthdays, etc and take all the work out of organising it all !! I'm sure you'll get some great ideas from there, I love looking there for inspiration...

Another walk under my belt, just keep on going, plodding on, I want to have some super,sexy Summer pins this year !!! :D :D :D Diva x

Hi Elm, wow, that's a good addiction to have, rather than a food one !! Are you doing classes there, or are you kinda free range over the machines ?? Hehe !! Does all that exercise make you hungrier ?? I find I sometimes struggle with that. Diva x

Wow Bin, have a great holiday !! We will be trying to sort out ours later next month, really want to go on a Beach holiday !!! I got a STS this week, so I am replacing one of my meals with my homemade Smoothies for a couple of days this week , which should give me a kick up the bottom !! I...

Well done !! That's a flabtastic loss !! You'll be 16 something next week, yay !! Diva x

Week 4 is here !!! YAY !!! Going to rock it, 6 miles done already !!! On my wayyyyyy !!! Diva x

If I can do it, so can YOU !!! C'mon Zesty !! Summer will be here before we know it !!! Diva x

Thank you for that post Caroline ..... Everyone's weight loss journey is unique and very emotive, thank you for sharing.... I have been tubby, fat, obese, slim , tubby, fat and obese AGAIN .... I do not know where I will end up, but I KNOW I will NEVER be that big, and unhealthy again !! I...