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  1. porkypaul

    wishing for skinny legs

    How was the party ?
  2. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Not doing great with these updates eh? Must do better Lost two pounds last week but have had THREE days of celebration this, so I suspect (nay I know) there will be a gain this week but I'm ok with that... I'm off work Tuesday and despite the kids being here too (half -term) I'm going to get...
  3. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Weigh in moved to tonight as I was working last night... Been a good week so hoping for at least a 1lb loss :) ...Fully intend to get back here later with proper update!
  4. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    7th Feb Been so busy, just popped in very quickly to say I lost 3.5 when weighed Monday..overjoyed if I'm honest :) Only 8lb to go before I'm half way Having a very good week with the eating etc, no problems with any thoughts to binge etc..Will pop back later with a more fuller posting. Hope...
  5. porkypaul

    wishing for skinny legs

    Im still here watching :) x
  6. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Oh and PS... I didn't get the job but I'm absolutely fine with that :)
  7. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    30th J Wow...what a three days it has been - a tonne (and more) reflective thoughts and it's been so very good for me. A lot of realisations have come to the forefront and I believe I've learnt a lot about me. < I'll come back to this As for the eating...well after the (long) weekend which...
  8. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Been away Derby, was all a bit last minute lol Only just got in, too late for WI - not the worst thing lol as had a nice relaxed weekend. ** Note to self...Stop posting my thoughts/opinions - how dare I have an opinion eh?
  9. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    @ Jude..I take your point totally...I did say in that entry of mine that I can be, by my own admittance, judgemental. It just annoys me a little when people are being given the professional opportunity to help them and, more so, when they say they are going to do this for their children's sake...
  10. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    22nd Jan Hmmm..Just one pound lost ? Gutted !! Was expecting a three pound loss and hoping for a five! - What happened ? Although my consultant mentioned that the SW eating plan is designed for you to lose between one and a half and two pounds a week, I've still got over four stone to lose, I...
  11. porkypaul

    Monday weigh in

    Good luck with weigh in Tickers > Weight Loss - Diet Ticker
  12. porkypaul

    wishing for skinny legs

    SK...Hey come on now, no beating yourself up over this...You didn't go over the top that badly at all and I don't think you should say to yourself that you're not to have any more syns for the rest of the week, that could be a recipe (scuse the pun) for disaster. So you had a few more syns...
  13. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Evening of 20th Jan :happy036: I'm off work tomorrow and the snow is tipping it down! And it's weigh in day and that's flown by...wow Interesting tonight..Had a HUGE dinner of free food. that being Sweet and Sour chicken with rice. Realise how I've still a lot of work to do re cutting down on...
  14. porkypaul

    Gp's Low GI Diary. Weigh in 02/02/13

    Subscribing :) Keep up the good work!!
  15. porkypaul

    finally taking control of my body

    Enjoying your rambling's Elm :) Stay strong hun!
  16. porkypaul

    2013 the year to lose 100lbs+, 19lbs gone exactly 100lbs to go :D

    Now I'm here reading this diary too :) Keep up the good work...
  17. porkypaul

    Blimp to Bombshell: RawrGirl's Weight Loss Diary

    Someone needs to change their name here ;)
  18. porkypaul

    wishing for skinny legs

    Hi SL's ... Just having a catch up... Don't worry about the one 'naughty' day, you've got to have those days. Don't worry about it because you're back on plan the very next day. You're doing fabby well, you're almost a stone lighter now than you were, you're exercising more and feeling...
  19. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    20th Jan (early hours of) Well, this week is certainly flying by..positively so. No urges to binge and no problems with my 'eating' - so to speak. Well, that's to say that I've carried on the theme of light breakfast, light lunch and nice sized dinner. Not having my 15 syns either but that...
  20. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    17th Jan Day off work today :) ..Still can't get my car fixed, looks like it's going to be the end of next week before that happens..hey ho, C'est la vie and all that. Had a lovely cheese salad sandwich for my lunch today, with the obligatory pack of Quavers and tonight I'm having SW Scotch...
  21. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Oh no, nothing like that, unfortunately...Car's quite a few years old now. Just though I'd quickly pop in to say today (Wednesday) has been much the same as Tuesday..Crap day at work but good day on the eating front - no hint of a binge twinge (I might coin that phrase lol) and enjoyed a...
  22. porkypaul

    Monday weigh in

    2.5 off this week.. Very happy with that :) :stickdance:
  23. porkypaul

    Diary of a binge eater.

    And what a difference a day can make.. Today? Had a real crap day from the moment I left the house for work...work was awful too..But the urge to binge had disappeared completely, didn't even think about food and have only had 7 syns - what the hell is that all about? I don't understand it...
  24. porkypaul

    wishing for skinny legs

    Come on SL , you can do this...You don't need to binge, just your brain trying to trick you into believing that that's what you should do- You're doing so well hun, think of our deal..You don't want the difference between you before and after pic to be just a stone do you? ;) Have you got your...
  25. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    16th Jan Decided today that I want to change jobs, been at my place for over 2 years now and I just can't take any more of it...won't say why just in case Big Brother is watching somehow ;) Anyway, I've applied for 5 jobs tonight for starters, hoping at least one of them will give me the...
  26. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Very quickly.... 2.5 pounds off, 2 stone award and slimmer of the week, so very happy with that....Not so happy with my car though, seems it has broken a coil spring :( God damn it - 2013 is being a pain already..still, these things are here to test us..Nothing that can't be fixed - not that I...
  27. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Thanks you SL :) I'll be off out the door in about 30 mins, luckily the snow has stopped so it'll be fine.
  28. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Well, you are using a hexb with these... Simply soak 35g of Porridge Oats in a Muller light of your choice (I leave mine in fridge overnight)..Then whisk in 2 eggs until mixture is runny...Make two pancakes :) simples First time I made them the mixture (before eggs) looked yuk, not much better...
  29. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    I have some of those plastic measuring spoon things :) It was yummy as I said...Every time I went into the kitchen I had to dip my finger in for another taste lol...
  30. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    They drained it because it was quite big and the 'gunk' that came out was :sign0137: Wasn't causing any pain though
  31. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    This makes loads..you can freeze of course or just half the portion sizes for less sauce. 1 carton of passata 6 TBSP sweetner 6 TBSP malt vinegar 1/2 pint chicken stock Soy sauce (I use light Soy sauce) Salt/pepper Mix the sweetener with vinegar Put the Passata in a pan, heat slightly then add...
  32. porkypaul

    Diary of a binge eater.

    I've been battling all week with the wish to binge- has been so so difficult. I haven't blown out massively or completely, just slightly off plan..For example, had 25 syns and not 15 a couple of days, and ate bigger portions of dinner (SW food though) too. Being honest, it did help doing that...
  33. porkypaul

    wishing for skinny legs

    Well done :) How good is it having a day without wanting to binge :) Well done on the bike riding too, I'm very impressed..We've had a little too much snow here to bike ride lol You just reminded me that I have a big jar of Chocolate orange Options in the cupboard, forgot about that!! Any...
  34. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    14th Jan Well..It's a huge relief all round and the worry can stop right in its tracks...The said lump was a cyst and it has been drained and all is good :) My OH is only 40 so it was a real concern...Thanks again to you all for the positive thoughts and good wishes. Sighhhhhhhhhhh... I didn't...
  35. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    13th Jan As and when I get to goal and get interviewed by SW regarding my losses I will put it down to three things; 1) The SW plan itself 2) Sheer willpower 3) The people on the Minimins website I have taken everything on board and I am truly feeling better about everything today, albeit...
  36. porkypaul

    wishing for skinny legs

    Hope you're proud of yourself for not giving in to the temptation! Well done :) My oh was munching of 'melt in the middle' chocolate puds with double cream - so not fair! Ya see, that's why I don't/won't have scales...I'd be a serial weigher if I did - more that once a day I'd be on them!
  37. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    12th Jan Right on cue (5 - 7 weeks) I have struggled so badly this week, it's been one long week or five long days where, at any given time, I could have just simply turned my back on it all. I haven't but I have eaten loads & loads of food I'm 'allowed' but very large portions there-of. I...
  38. porkypaul

    wishing for skinny legs

    Well done, well done indeed. Are you going to update your loses on your signature etc ? :) YEaaaa! Hope you're proud of yourself and you can now see how much it's been worth the hard work...Excellent :) woo hoo !!!
  39. porkypaul

    wishing for skinny legs

    I've a great cure for a sore backside lol - but I wont mention it here ;) Hope being back at school wasn't too mad for you. I tried that new Turkish Delight Muller Light today, it was ok although it didn't taste much like Turkish Delight to me. Oooo and it's weigh in for you tomorrow...
  40. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    8th Jan 2013 I'd like to thank you all for your support, it does mean a great deal to me. Today has been a massive struggle...Hasn't helped being off work and I've had to battle ALL the demons today :( But I shouldn't frown because I haven't relented. I made a big batch of (free) tomato soup...
  41. porkypaul

    Monday weigh in

    Lost 2.5 over the Christmas and New Year period...
  42. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Early hours of 8th Jan Thanks Rakelnahe :) and thanks too to SL for your continued support Hmmm, I lost 2 1/2 lbs .. over the two weeks of Xmas and New Year... Will be honest and admit I'm gutted, quite upset really...And I knew what was going to happen...as I sat there and listened in group...
  43. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    The one's with porridge, Muller light and Eggs, yeah? I'll eat them on a regular basis me thinks :) No, haven't had that cake you speak about...Recipe ? And..yes, I did lose 15.5 pounds in my first week, simply by eating properly...I didn't think it'd be that much because I did eat loads...
  44. porkypaul

    wishing for skinny legs

    Yay! Well done for being strong hun, it'll be more rewarding for you. Well done also for the bike ride, it's something I should start doing as I live in a village and it's very flat around these parts (Fens). I keep saying to myself that I'll wait for the better weather but that's just an...
  45. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Weigh-in is tomorrow (Monday) evening...it'll be week five...I think I'm looking forward to it, be a tad disappointed if it's not 4lbs to be honest but we'll see. Last two mornings I have had the syn free pancakes for breakfast. The sound of them was yukky, they looked yukky when I was mixing...
  46. porkypaul

    wishing for skinny legs

    Keep up the good work SL's :) We're all going to have tough days...I've had a big (free) dinner and now I'm hungry again. Am snacking on sea-food sticks lol x
  47. porkypaul

    Diary of a binge eater.

    I have a number 5 for me.... 5) Punish myself
  48. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Jan 3rd 2013 S'funny how not having the weekly weigh in bothers me, I feel it's all to do with not quite knowing 'where you are' in regards to how much more I've lost. It's easy for me to think I've lost more weight but I'm not absolutely sure and I think it's that which is bugging me. Or...
  49. porkypaul

    Mortified long time lurker

    Hi and well done for no longer lurking... :) How's this for a little bit of motivation... 52 weeks, minus one and a half pound (on average) for those 52 weeks = loss off 78 pounds (5 stone 8) = happy new year 2014 Stay on that wagon girl :)
  50. porkypaul

    wishing for skinny legs

    Don't let it bother you..My OH is slim yet eats all the crap in the world...and often too but I have now stopped feeling sorry for myself regarding not being able to do that myself, eat 'rubbish' all day and stay slim that is. Hey, it doesn't mean they are healthy inside ;) I've had a good five...
  51. porkypaul

    wishing for skinny legs

    Nice entry to your diary SL :) If I'm really honest (and it's probably to my detriment) I have little sympathy for those who whine about putting on or STS when it transpires that they've picked and not stuck to plan etc.. SW works if you stick to plan...stick to plan and you'll lose..It's that...
  52. porkypaul

    Monday weigh in

    Nice one :) I don't have a weigh in this week but I'm hoping to achieve exactly what you have next time I get weighed...2 stone award and Club 10 (although 3.5 lbs wont quite be enough for my Club 10)
  53. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Dec 30th 2012 Well, after taking two complete days off for Xmas day and Boxing day I'm very pleased with myself that I got straight back on the wagon on the 27th and today marks the fourth day of being totally back on plan. I'm still debating tomorrow night though, that being if I should have a...
  54. porkypaul

    wishing for skinny legs

    I suspect a vast majority of us did relax over Christmas, it's getting back on plan that counts :) I had two days 'off' without going too mad and excessive. Been back on plan since the 27th and feeling good about that. Hope it's not too cold for the cycling :)
  55. porkypaul

    Diary of a binge eater.

    I'm dealing with it by having a new mind-set I suppose, being much more honest and admitting that it is, in fact, an addiction. I don't see it as an addiction to food per say but and addiction to binge eating. Doesn't sound like that makes sense but one has to look deeper. What I'm doing by...
  56. porkypaul

    Diary of a binge eater.

    Even as a man (not that that should make a difference) I can fully and exactly understand what you are saying here as I am (and have been) exactly the same as you. Ten years ago I got down to goal and immediately I began to binge again. It was as if getting to goal triggered the switch from...
  57. porkypaul

    Monday weigh in

    Hi all New poster to this thread as I'm a 'Monday nighter' :) Had two days 'off' for Xmas and Boxing day but back on plan today...No weigh in on NYE for me but I will report my losses from now on in :) Xmas eve was my third weigh in and I lost 5 pounds...
  58. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Thanks for this, it's a very good reminder of what is needed to keep oneself motivated! Thanks also to Elle and Elm :) Well, it's been two days of relaxing, not carnage, just relaxing off the plan. I haven't totally pigged out but I have eaten like (one suspects) most normal people do at this...
  59. porkypaul

    finally taking control of my body

    Comon...You're strong enough :) Keep going x
  60. porkypaul

    wishing for skinny legs

    Hiya I've found my way back to this site..just had a nose at your diary...you're doing very well :) Keep it up!
  61. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Christmas Eve 2012 Well, well, well...what a year it has been and, to top it all off, I have found my way back to this wonderful site. It's been a real crappy 2012 if I'm honest, sprinkled with a few bits of good news- but very little of that. I have to admit that trying to give up smoking AND...
  62. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    26th Jan Ugh...not been well the last 3 or 4 days - which is unusual for me. Had a poorly tum which has left me with cramps and a very uncomfortable bloated feeling. Feeling much better this morning. Have no idea what's caused it, 'cept maybe eating too many eggs. It's quite difficult to...
  63. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Thursday 19th Jan Well, loving this EE choice :) Purchased a SW cook book yesterday and cooked Turkey Meatballs with a spicy tomato sauce and Tagi pasta tonight...How nice was it?! ...One of the positives of this non smoking lark is being able to taste foods that much better...so having...
  64. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Wenesday 18th Jan Just a quickie...went and got weighed tonight - another 3lbs down, which I am very happy about...Going to try Extra Easy this week, see how it goes... Hope all who are reading are happy, fit and well :)
  65. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Tues 17th Jan Well, that's been a REAL tough two or three days...My Christ how I struggled the weekend just gone. I've had the weekend off work and most of it was spent in the house and I had to really battle to stop myself eating a pile of food I shouldn't be eating. Not sure why this...
  66. porkypaul

    Fry up

    No, not at all. I find by frying them afterwards, it 'cooks off' any water.
  67. porkypaul

    Hate the smell, love the taste

    Any more?
  68. porkypaul

    Fry up

    I remove all fat off bacon and spray a little Frylight...Mushrooms I put in a jug with boiling water then microwave them for a few mins (whilst the bacon is cooking) then drain water off and put them in the pan...and I've learnt the art of dry frying eggs...However, it's only 1 sin if you use a...
  69. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Sunday 15th Jan Thanks for all the wonderful encouragement and kind words...Maximus, I can see where you're coming from re the 'double-agent' thing. Been a funny two or three days...I feel like I'm over-eating but I haven't come off plan at all. Quite a few Green days in there, which means a...
  70. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Wednesday 11th Jan Weighed in as late as 8:45 pm :eek: ... 3lbs down, happy with that to be honest. 1 stone 1 1/2 lbs down 4 stone 5 1/2 to go... Got over not getting the promotion...onwards and upwards :D
  71. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Tuesday 10th Jan 2012 Have to admit to not being in the best of places right now...kinda taking not getting the promotion very hard. It's a case of 'if not now, then never' for me re moving up the ladder with this company. I'm faced with the prospect of being on the same level for as long as I...
  72. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    6th Jan 2012 Well, I was correct but what can you do? Hmmm, certainly not wallow in self pity for sure! - No promotion :( Had a big dinner tonight: 3 bits of bacon (dry fried) with a heap of mushrooms, 2 eggs (dry fried), SW chips (although I cut them much thinner and made them french fries)...
  73. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Er, just followed the plan Elle, followed the plan...Oh, and drank a shed load of water. :D
  74. porkypaul

    MancBird's Weightloss Diary

    Er...and gents :D
  75. porkypaul

    Wednesday Weighers

    Well I've been away from SW for almost a year...long story. Anyway, back to being weighed on a Wednesday and my first week saw a loss of 12 1/2 lb...Nice start but still a long way to go! Well done to everyone on here who is losing the weight!
  76. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    This is when I find things the most difficult I think...Despite losing nearly a stone in the first week I'm feeling a bit vulnerable re food this morning - I'm not going to waver but 'that' feeling is there...All to do with the potential bad news that my promotion interview wasn't the success...
  77. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Wednesday Jan 4th 2012 I'm quite surprised my body hasn't gone into some sort of shock ha! Nearly a week off the ciggis and now a week of eating properly with very little 'crap' food thrown in...Thankfully it hasn't, which makes it easier to continue. I have very little time to be writing this...
  78. porkypaul

    Final before & after pics

    I have to say that you look amazing...Huge congrats to you and all your hard work has certainly paid off, am sure you'll be a massive inspiration to anyone who sees this thread.
  79. porkypaul

    From Maximus to Minimus - coming soon!

    Hey Maxi .... I'm back - Glad to see you still here... Paul
  80. porkypaul

    New start

    It's free on a green and EE day.. as long as you don't use milk..Otherwise count the milk from your 'A' :)
  81. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    January 3rd...2012 I find it a little difficult to comprehend that it has been over a year since I fell from the wagon, the wagon I promised not to fall from. I guess I'm like many, many others who have promised themselves so much yet succumbed to the evils of temptation, followed by eating...
  82. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    And I have finally found my way back to here...and, wow, it's been twelve months!! Lots of water under the bridge and now back where I need to be and that's a new group of Slimming World... ...more to follow
  83. porkypaul

    Happy Christmas!

    With just one sleep to go and about 18 hours before my kids are ripping open their presents, just like to wish everyone on here a very....very....very.... MERRY CHRISTMAS :grouphugg:
  84. porkypaul

    nearly forgot...

    Isn't that what they call a NSV ? Nice one!
  85. porkypaul

    before and after pic!

    OOeer...Am I allowed to drool ? Fantastic Helen, really fantastic.
  86. porkypaul

    Does anyone else go to meetings on their own?

    LoL - They certainly tease me about being sotw every week lol- but it's all done in a friendly way. Some of the comments they make when lists (like how to work off a mince pie) are read out! Would make a builder blush I tells ya! And I'll have to go through it all again in two weeks time...
  87. porkypaul

    Off plan in a strange way - solution??

    Perhaps I'm beginning to ignore 'it' without realising. Having said that, I have been drinking loads of water this past ten days or so, that may have something to do with it. And besides, you've done so, so so brilliant thus far Laura- whenever you give advice, people (including myself) will...
  88. porkypaul

    Off plan in a strange way - solution??

    AH ok, Thanks Laura... It does make me wonder if this sort of thing (not being hungry) is going to become the norm as opposed to being a rarity...Must stay in the habit of eating fruit (for breakfast) once my brain has had time to get used to being up and about for the day ;)
  89. porkypaul

    Off plan in a strange way - solution??

    Just a quickie... I've been in to town today, doing a bit of housework, fixing up a new light fitting, chatting etc and it got to 5:30 pm before I realised I hadn't eaten a thing :o - hadn't even been hungry. I warmed up SW Spag Bol from yesterday, topped it with 28g cheese (hex/a) and had a...
  90. porkypaul

    Does anyone else go to meetings on their own?

    Well from a man's point of view if I may...It was very difficult for me, as an overweight male, to walk into a meeting knowing that it'd be 99% women (at least) and not knowing anyone either...but the desire to lose weight was that strong that I went through with it and I'm now enjoying every...
  91. porkypaul

    1st weigh in

    Woot!! Well done...Fantastic loss any time of the year but even better in the week running up to Christmas... :) PS, You're still showing as being over 7 feet tall lol
  92. porkypaul

    Do it alone or go to a group??

    £20 a week ?? It's only £4.95 and it's definately worth going to a group, honestly it is. So much support, advice, help and you'll make new friends too.
  93. porkypaul

    I did it!

    Superb job, very very very very well done... :) Massive congrats :) :) x
  94. porkypaul

    Go figure ? How does this work ?

    Daisy, Fantastic work re losing the weight you have :) I guess the point here is this...Eating as you have been doing these past two weeks is what got you to 153lbs in the first place...And I doubt you put it all on in a few weeks, or even months. I used to be a driving instructor and I used...
  95. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    21st Dec 2010 Well I do feel a little better now, certainly much better than I've felt for the past two or three days. I don't think my sinuses have ever been so blocked. Couple this with a really chesty cough, constant headaches oh and a filling falling out, it hasn't been much fun. My taste...
  96. porkypaul

    How has losing weight helped your health?

    Acid indegestion has disappeared, as has the sleep-apnea...Feet are no longer swollen, my snoring's much better (will go completely eventually) and I'm not sweating like a pig as soon as I do any form of exercise.
  97. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    To be honest, I don't feel as though I am...This is just the way I have to do it, doesn't mean it's right for everyone though. I'm feeling as rough as **** :/ This 'cold' has really taken a grip and I'm really not up to sitting here and writing a proper entry today :( Just hoping I feel...
  98. porkypaul

    Monday weigh in

    Well done on all the losses :) I lost 5 this week....Have a wonderful Christmas everyone xx
  99. porkypaul

    Extra Easy New to the forums

    Aww, anything for you Elle...But will you need any of my loss? I'm sure you'll have your own decent loss :)
  100. porkypaul

    Extra Easy New to the forums

    Happy bunny today...lost another 5 this week :)
  101. porkypaul

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Have purchased a nice big lump of beef for today :) ..Loads of veg and a yourkshire as well..and seeing as I'm on EE, I'll be having some potatoes as well..
  102. porkypaul

    Please help me back on track :(

    Glad to see you've re focussed....REALLY pleased you've been able to do this...That little bit of weight will be gone in no time :)
  103. porkypaul

    1 Year on!!

    What another great loss .. -6 Superb!!! :)
  104. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    18th Dec 2010 Wonderful! I have managed to catch the cold/cough/sore throat and chest/headache/tummy upset thing my two youngest have got/had...I feel like poo..Hey ho. Well, at least we don't have any snow lol. Had a nice fruit mix this morning for breakfast and a relatively small lunch-...
  105. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    17th December 2010 So the year is drawing to an end and it's yet another one which seems to have flown by. It's my best friend's birthday next week and I was chatting to him about us both being closer to fifty than forty, both agreed it's pretty hard to believe. Anyhoo, I have been quite busy...
  106. porkypaul

    finally taking control of my body

    I don't think you should edit, it was how you were feeling at the time and when you come back to re read this (when at goal) you'll see the huge change in yourself. Keep writing here - am enjoying reading.
  107. porkypaul

    Back on the healthy eating wagon AGAIN:)

    Can always read my diary re being a buddy :) Welcome back into the fold by the way- It takes a strong person to start again this time of year and it's a great attitude to succeed with!!
  108. porkypaul

    Can you help me

    Good advice given and you might want to re-do your 12x table lol---you're showing as being 7 feet 2 inches tall :o - Well, unless you are that height ;)
  109. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Dec 15th 2010 Had a 'laughable' realisation late last night, a real 'DOH' moment...I've used Warburton's wholemeal bread as my HexB choice every day for the past five weeks and most days I've had fifteen sins. Only one problem with that...I've been having two slices from the 800g loaf and not...
  110. porkypaul

    Extra Easy New to the forums

    Thanks Wendy...Am sure you'll do your Club 10 + 2 Stone award this week...go girl!!!
  111. porkypaul

    Food food everywhere .....

    Temptations are everywhere here too but I'm not giving in to any of it. Being good for one Xmas in thirty-odd won't hurt ;)
  112. porkypaul

    Monday weigh in

    Well done for all the losses....I was 4lb down this week , which gave me my 2 Stone award + Club 10 + SOTW...well chuffed :)
  113. porkypaul

    December Magazine

    Got mine (Dec/Jan) today.
  114. porkypaul

    Extra Easy New to the forums

    Another four gone this week, which means my 2 Stone award, my club 10 as well..oh and another SOTW... heehe, I won the raffle as well ;)
  115. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Dec 13th 2010 Well I needed that today, the group. I had an awful weekend worrying about the possibility of a gain, stupid me for weighing myself but it turns out I was worrying about nothing....I lost four pounds! I did have to push myself to go to the group this morning though, really...
  116. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    @~Lisa...All I can say is Thank-you. Your kind words mean a lot :) @ Derby...I made some mince-triangles :) ..1 pt each and were lovely. @ Maximus...Cheers fella, thanks for the continued encouragement. Dec 10th 2010 I'm not too sure who's writing my life's script at the moment but whoever...
  117. porkypaul

    whats for lunch

    I'm going to have cheesy beanz on toast for my lunch today (Thurs).
  118. porkypaul

    Extra Easy New to the forums

    Lol @ Steve...Cheers buddy. I've the slowest metabolism in the county, I'm sure ;) ...Perhaps I just carry more excess fluid than you lol You've done fantastic yourself!
  119. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    @ Derby...Thanks for that recipe, I'm going to have a go at cooking some tomorrow. @Hel...Hope you're proud of yourself re the cheese. Might not seem a lot but it must all add up eh? Bit pat on the back for you :) @ Twizzle...Gotta avoid that crackling for sure! @ Sarah..Thanks for your...
  120. porkypaul

    Please help me back on track :(

    Hiya, You've done so well with your weight loss and now you've passed your driving test, really well done :) My advice would be to think back (if you can) to the day before you started to lose weight. Write down all the reasons you had in your head at the time as to why the excess weight must...
  121. porkypaul

    New man!

    Nice one! Keep it up...Hoping for my Club 10 next week as well.
  122. porkypaul

    My diary

    I've posted mine somewhere else, follow the link in my signature :) I am with Slimming World
  123. porkypaul

    BatFitch to BinnySkitch? Let's hope so! My diary

    Well you've taken the first, and most important, step...Be brave, be strong, be focussed and this time next year that 85lb will have disappeared for ever...
  124. porkypaul

    Extra Easy New to the forums

    Thanks all...If I can lose the same this week, I'll get 2 stone (off) certificate, Club 10 Certificate and maybe SOTW again :)
  125. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Appreciate, as always, those feedback comments that have been left, they really are helping me. Dec 7th 2010 Woo-hoo, England won the second Ashes test, which makes the staying up all night worth it! I was 'wasted' (tired not drunk lol) on Monday though. After I got weighed I went for a...
  126. porkypaul

    Extra Easy New to the forums

    A-ha...The predicted slow down has happened...3 1/2 off this week but SOTW so that's cool :)
  127. porkypaul

    The Kid Henry's diary

    Good luck on your journey!! The only tip I will give is to bite the bullet and join either a Slimming World or Weight Watchers group, that's if funds allow you to.
  128. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    @Derby...It's being 100% which does work, it's by no means easy but one reaps the rewards if one can remain focussed. @ Hel...Well done with avoiding the Macs, you've done it once now so you should always remember that and use it as an advantage if you ever feel the urge again. @Elle...You...
  129. porkypaul

    Baby Charlie has arrived so lets get on with shedding the rest of this wobble!!!

    6 1/2 shiny?..Like wow...Absolutely fantastic!!!!!!!!!!
  130. porkypaul

    Chiefs weight loss train choo choo

    Can tell, despite the circumstances, that you're keeping your pecker up (so to speak lol)...Great that you are staying focussed, with this attitude you will be successful :)
  131. porkypaul

    Fat at 43 - thin at 44???

    Congrats on a really great week/weight loss :)
  132. porkypaul

    ::mOd-kArEn79's DiArY::

    Virtual slaps... lol
  133. porkypaul

    helzzz's diary - 59.5lb lost, 15.5 to go!

    Good luck...Am confident you can stay focussed this time :)
  134. porkypaul

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Just got my huge slow cooker out. The massive stew is now cooking nicely. Have used extra lean stewing steak and will be adding pots and about seven different veg later on. Will be freezing the left-overs. :)
  135. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Dec 4th 2010 Just cooked and eaten a lovely 'sin-free' spag bol topped with 28g cheese (HexA). There's loads left over as well. I am totally stuffed but still fancy eating one or two of the chocolate rice crispie cakes I've made with Nutella. Measured them out as 2 sins each and I haven't had...
  136. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Thank you for the birthday wishes all :) Dec 2nd 2010 Well it's been a low-key birthday and that's putting it mildly. Claire's gone to work and the boys are all doing their own thing. I don't really like a fuss being made of me at the best of times (although that may change as the weight comes...
  137. porkypaul

    Whats for tea tonight?

    My birthday today so had a treat...KFC ;) ........BUT, done the SW way - sin free, yummy. Cooking myself sin free rice pudding for dessert.
  138. porkypaul

    Lunch Time menu on cold days like today!

    Yip, I understand the 'don't refreeze' rule and now I understand I can freeze said stew in the first place, it helps a great deal :) Thanks again.
  139. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Dec 1st 2010 Weird, weird and weird...Only way I can describe today thus far. Had a proper lie in this morning and didn't arise from my pit until 11:30 am :eek:. I seem to be sleeping much better and for longer all of a sudden. Upon getting up I felt ravished, like super hungry. Instead of...
  140. porkypaul

    Lunch Time menu on cold days like today!

    S'cuse the dumb question, but if I do myself a massive slow cooker full of stew (including extra lean stewing steak), can it be freezed?
  141. porkypaul

    XXmojos XX 100% Decemeber xxxx

    I'm aiming for a 100% December too.
  142. porkypaul

    Extra Easy just starting

    I'm fairly new to this too...into my fourth week and on Extra Easy. Give you an example of my meals these last three days.... Breakfast is always fruit, 2 or 3 pieces of... Lunch..Ham and cheese sarnie, pack of Morrisons 'Eat Smart' low fat snack selection and an apple (mon). Cold chicken...
  143. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    30th Nov 2010 Well I'm certainly writing in this diary a little bit more than I expected to. That being said, it's a tool I'll use in the future as and when I need to revisit my thoughts. I didn't think for a second this diary may help, influence or even motivate others but it appears to be...
  144. porkypaul

    Target Weight...how did you decide on it?

    Although I have a 'target' weight, that's only really a rough guide. I believe you should keep going until you are totally happy with your weight, not listening to any books on what you 'should' be.
  145. porkypaul

    Monday weigh in

    Well done to all of the 'Monday Weighers' ...any gains will be lost again next week I'm sure ;) As for me, I'm another 6lbs down :)
  146. porkypaul

    New man!

    Rick... I must get into this exercising thing, has to help my weight loss. Been on SW for three weeks now and haven't done a spot of anything...yet. Keep up the great work and keep avoiding the demon drink ;)
  147. porkypaul

    Extra Easy New to the forums

    Just back from WI...Have to smile because it's another 6lbs gone! Now going to have cheesy beans on toast for lunch...yummy :)
  148. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Thanks once again for everyone's continued support, it means a great deal to me :) 29th Nov 2010 It's been a funny old few days- two nights out of three I had that 'attack' again...the one where my brain's telling me to go stuff my face with crappy food. I have no idea why my head continues...
  149. porkypaul

    Alternative to crisps?

    Hi all, Sorry if this question's been asked before but I was wondering if there are any low sins alternatives to crisps/snacks? I thought Walkers French Fries would be low but they are 4 sins and Snack a Jacks are as bad aren't they?
  150. porkypaul

    Ever get demotivated by small losses? This may help

    lol...Not sure I like the idea of losing a 'sausage' off my body ;)
  151. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    26th Nov 2010 Just back from shopping and was reading the Mini Mimms boards when I had another thought....A lady was talking about how frustrated she is as she's be yo yo-ing for months..few pounds lost then gained, then lost etc. She mentioned about the sins and wanting more, she felt the need...
  152. porkypaul

    Thursday Weighers

    Well done to all those who've had a good week :)
  153. porkypaul

    New man!

    Nice one! - Another 6 lbs, like wow...Bet you're 'annoying' all the women in your group with those numbers lol. Joking aside....keep it up!
  154. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    26th Nov 2010 It’s lunch at the cricket... I don’t think it’s possible to have two more contrasting days/nights than these past two. Wednesday was far from easy even though I ate very well. Breakfast was a couple of pieces of fruit, which I never fancy having and which I have to force...
  155. porkypaul

    The Road Less Travelled

    You now have another reader ;) ...Enjoyed it all thus far! You've done fantastic by the way, must feel great to be at 'goal'.
  156. porkypaul

    Do you stall if you cut back too much? (Cut out Booze)

    Are you certain you're eating the correct amount of sins and adhering to the plan 100%? In addition, were you wearing the same clothes when you weighed yourself, as well as it being the same time of day? I think it's fantastic that you've decided to do things properly and kick the booze etc...
  157. porkypaul

    Was meant to be joining class tonight but ....

    Yeah...grab the bull by its horns and go tonight. You can always weigh in with your Mum next week...Putting it off for a week is taking the easy option ;)
  158. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    22nd Nov 2010 It’s weigh in day and despite having Apple sauce on the pork eating half a dozen roasties and a Yorkshire yesterday, I’m hoping for a good result. I’ve given myself another pat on the back though as I resisted the temptation to have any of the crackling (which I’ve got down...
  159. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Many thanks to those of you who have commented :) 19th Nov 2010 Been quite a mixed week thus far, more easily explained by suggesting it was both good and bad. Bad came late Wednesday night when the midnight-munchies hit me. Never having been a lover of most things salad or fruit it’s...
  160. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    15th Nov 2010 Not sure if I’m looking forward to this or not, my first weigh-in. I’ve followed the plan religiously and I’m hoping to have lost around the six-pound mark, I’ve eaten so much so I can’t see it being any more than that. Home and....Oh,,,,my,,,,GOD!...I’ve lost twelve and...
  161. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    Nov 8th 2010 So the day has finally arrived. Having just stepped off the scales it’s depressing to realise they read: TWENTY stone ELEVEN pounds...Jesus H Christ, I can’t believe I’m nearly twenty-one stone. I’m off to meet Cheryl and the group of people I’m (hopefully) going to become...
  162. porkypaul

    Before, during and (eventually) after...Paul's open and honest account.

    I started writing a diary even before I joined here so I've decided to 'go public' with it all...As I said, it's an open and honest account of my long journey ahead.... October 8th 2010 So here I sit, sad and in hate with myself...it’s hardly a new feeling is it Paul. I don’t want...
  163. porkypaul

    Song Game

    Brothers in ARMS - Dire Straits
  164. porkypaul

    What have you lost?

    LoL, great post...I've lost 18lbs thus far...What weighs 18lbs ? Um...How about a very smart sperm whale's brain ?
  165. porkypaul

    Favourite food?

    Another vote for (full fat) Lasagne...Either that or most things you get in a bakers
  166. porkypaul

    OK.........so where abouts is everybody??

    Lincs/Cambs border
  167. porkypaul

    The alphabet game..

    Vivian
  168. porkypaul

    Your favourite mullerlight flavour?

    Raspberry and Cranberry for me
  169. porkypaul

    Change one letter game

    dated
  170. porkypaul

    Minimins Daily Quiz!!

    7/10 :(
  171. porkypaul

    Have hit the hundred pound mark at last!

    Congrats
  172. porkypaul

    Hello

    Hiya :)
  173. porkypaul

    Acti-Fry Chips

    And nicer tasting?
  174. porkypaul

    hiya im new...

    A very warm welcome :)
  175. porkypaul

    Late night munchies - help!!

    If it's late and the munchies come calling then I've been having a can (or glass) of Diet Coke/Pepsi...Does the job for me
  176. porkypaul

    Extra Easy Days Whats for pudding?

    Must check these recipes out...Sound yummy some of them :)
  177. porkypaul

    Exhausted and trying hard not to cheat

    WTG Helen...Hopefully you'll feel proud for getting through this... Hope your daughter gets well very soon
  178. porkypaul

    Extra Easy Days success express

    Hmmm...
  179. porkypaul

    :) 10 stone...finally!

    Jigging with ya! You're doing fantastic!!!!!!!
  180. porkypaul

    Extra easy

    I second the 'Water drinking' :)
  181. porkypaul

    1 Year on!!

    Sweet 83...You're doing fantastic..keep it up :)
  182. porkypaul

    Has any one Plateaued in thier weight loss

    Hope it's a great week for you
  183. porkypaul

    Fat at 43 - thin at 44???

    Keep focussed Nel... :)
  184. porkypaul

    Newbie!

    Hope today's weigh in goes well :)
  185. porkypaul

    first week weigh in

    Fantastic, well done :)
  186. porkypaul

    2nd weigh in

    Fantastic start...keep it up :) Hope you're feeling great about it all !
  187. porkypaul

    A bit distressed

    Different time/day/scales to be weighed? -- Don't worry about the 'possible' small gain...Watch it disappear (and more) when you weigh in at regular place next week :)
  188. porkypaul

    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Tsk Tsk...naughty naughty Emma ;)
  189. porkypaul

    Wednesday Weighers

    Hope all goes well today for the Wednesday Weigh Inners... ;)
  190. porkypaul

    Tuesday Weighers

    woot! :D
  191. porkypaul

    Tuesday Weighers

    Well done to all who've lost/STS - and to those who gained, don't worry too much..just refocus and you'll be back losing next week :)
  192. porkypaul

    Extra Easy Slimming World From Home Help

    There are 60 odd in the (morning) group I attend, I'm one of 4 men...Have to say that I wouldn't trust myself to do this entirely at home, I prefer the support of the group and all the good things that go with it.
  193. porkypaul

    Slimming World Before, During and After Pics

    Loving this thread- as someone else said,, soooo inspirational :)
  194. porkypaul

    minimims chatroom

    I too am a newbie here, I read on another post that once you've posted 20 messages you're then able to upload a picci :)
  195. porkypaul

    Extra Easy syns usage.

    I've already learnt a lot on here in a short time- one of the main things is "Use your sins!" You'll end up loosing less weight if you don't... :)
  196. porkypaul

    HELP ME!!!

    I know I have only been on plan a few weeks but I made the above mistake and it very nearly made me throw my hands up and 'pig out' - wondering what the point was. My scales weigh me exactly the same as my group one's do (bar 1/2lb). Last week I stupidly jumped on my scales four days after WI...
  197. porkypaul

    Food changes are one thing, how do you change your mind?

    I have had one or two struggles actually eating my syns but people on here have advised against that. I still haven't got my head around it being ok to have a kit-Kat, Flake etc if I have the spare sins. After taking the good advice I'm now making sure I have between 12 and 15 sins a day.
  198. porkypaul

    New man!

    And by the time you play again, you'll be even lighter!
  199. porkypaul

    Extra Easy New to the forums

    Thanks Gail :) Chuffed yes and a little surprised. Can't believe I'm eating what I'm eating and still losing so much...Long may it continue.... :)
  200. porkypaul

    How do you get your chocolate fix?

    Only two weeks in for me so I'm not suffering too much. As and when I do I imagine I'll use up 7-10 sins on a chocci bar of some description. :)
  201. porkypaul

    Whos sticking to plan over christmas

    I'm sticking to plan throughout...Might sound boring to some but (personally) I can't see the point of me changing the way I eat unless I do it properly. Yes I love a Bailey's, minature chocs, mince pies et al but unless I have the spare sins, I won't be having them. The key for me is to stay...
  202. porkypaul

    Hate the smell, love the taste

    Just thought I'd add a further topic to the 'Smells you love' thread. We'll keep this one food related if we can ;) Am I the only one who has the affliction (?) lol.. Hate the smell of roasting pork but love the taste, also I hate the smell of mayo (full fat and light) but love the taste...
  203. porkypaul

    Extra Easy New to the forums

    @Laura....You are doing fantastic !!! What an inspiration you are to all of us....Thank you for your words of wisdom... I'm 5 1/2 lbs down this week...Just got home from WI :) Oh, and was SOTW too...
  204. porkypaul

    Monday weigh in

    Just got home from being weighed ... lost 5 1/2 this week :) :)
  205. porkypaul

    I've lost TEN STONE!!

    Round of applause all round ...WELL DONE!!!
  206. porkypaul

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Roast Pork, (proper) roast potatoes, veg, Yorkshire (just one small one) and gravy...Saved loads of my sins for today lol...Although I've got the hang of doing 'crackling' (family all agree it's the best they've ever had) I managed to resist the temptation of having any, boy that was difficult...
  207. porkypaul

    Extra Easy New to the forums

    Thank you for your insight GL, it's much appreciated and something I'll come back to and read on a regular basis :) Rick82...Thanks for the reply and it is quite spooky how similar our journey's are going to be. It was tough walking in there on the first week, knowing 95% + of those there would...
  208. porkypaul

    Extra Easy New to the forums

    Once again, thanks for all the positive comments- it's so good to know I'm surrounded (on here) by so many people who understand and who, I know, will help. I've been too big for too long and I know I have a long and tough journey in front of me. I'm not kidding myself that it's going to be...
  209. porkypaul

    Whats your motivation?

    So I can be me....the real me and not the person I pretend I am.
  210. porkypaul

    Extra Easy New to the forums

    Appreciate all the replies. Am busy reading the forums, might be here all night doing so lol Some fantastic stories here with everybody doing so well, it's an inspiration.
  211. porkypaul

    Extra Easy New to the forums

    Hi all...Hoping to use this forum for inspiration and help. Started with SW on Monday 8th Nov (2010) and had my firstly weekly weigh in on the 15th...Managed to lose 12 1/2lbs Starting weight was 20s 12 1/2lb and target weight is 15 stone. Long road ahead but the journey is underway :)
  212. porkypaul

    Monday weigh in

    Hoping you folks don't mind if I join this forum. I've just started with Slimming World and have weighed in just once so far (Monday 15th Nov) Starting weight was 20 st 12 1/2 lbs ... Target = 15 stone First week weigh in....lost 12 1/2 lbs ......The journey has begun
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