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  1. Rkmriddell

    Help me find some motivation, please?

    I'm having the reverse... Planned the first week went well, have fallen and not planned anything this week. Not great. Need to sit down and plan tomorrow.
  2. Rkmriddell

    PCOS on the mind

    Hi So sorry to hear about the tough times you've been having, especially with the loss of your friend. Don't be disheartened by the pcos, it doesn't mean it'll never happen. I also have pcos, although milder than yours and at the end of a long journey have beautiful twin boys. Losing weight...
  3. Rkmriddell

    Help me find some motivation, please?

    Thanks target, appreciate the reply. I guess my first mini goal would have to be getting into the next stone bracket! Think I need to be sticking plenty on my fridge to keep me focused. Good luck with sw, also keep in touch x
  4. Rkmriddell

    Help me find some motivation, please?

    Hi Nemesis Thanks for replying. That's a good idea about the picture, I think I will do that myself. Maybe alongside the one from the weekend where I look like I was inflated with a foot pump lol!! I've planned up till Friday, have a shopping delivery coming today. Just got to write it out and...
  5. Rkmriddell

    Help me find some motivation, please?

    Hi I've been through every diet over the years. I'm at the heaviest now that I've ever been and have just over six stone to lose :( I can't seem to motivate myself in the slightest. The diets are all so contradictory that my head is really screwed up with it. I've got to do something. I'm...
  6. Rkmriddell

    Is anyone starting Cambridge January 2014? Lets support each other!

    Hi. Just joining :) day 3 for me today, taste in mouth is gross isn't it. I too have lots of lovely clothes that don't fit, but am determined they will again soon x
  7. Rkmriddell

    Returning for the third and final time

    Sounds like you're in the right headspace!! Hope day 5 has been good x
  8. Rkmriddell

    Starting tomorrow- 1st feb!!

    You can. Just be sure to have things to do and drink plenty of water. Always good x
  9. Rkmriddell

    Starting tomorrow- 1st feb!!

    Hey. I'm on day 2 today happy to support you :) I'm a returner to Cambridge, it's great but the first week is tough
  10. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints This is the last time....

    So today I went to group, was ok actually. I wi at 15/6 not great but hey ho. I've been half on plan this week. Tomorrow might be tricky as I am on a training course where lunch is provided. Otherwise I'm out for a curry on sat but planning weekly points will cover this. Starting to motivate...
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    ProPoints This is the last time....

    Ah I'm really logs again at the moment, just so much on and being ill etc. Plus it doesn't help that I cba and am surrounded by others that cba too! Especially at work and we are all too quick to go for rubbish and chocolate. I've decided to go to a group next week, so how I get on. There's a...
  12. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints The next instalment

    Ah don't be disheartened. A loss is the right direction x
  13. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints This is the year!

    Well done x
  14. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints This is the last time....

    Thanks maroon cat and welcome :) I've not been great she past two days with being ill and social stuff, was out for my boss' 60th birthday lunch yesterday then shared piZza with hub last night. But I will be back to plan today! I'm planning to make the fake kebabs I keep reading about. Yum x
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    ProPoints This is the last time....

    I've not been great tonight. Was fine all day, just veg soup with bread and a hot choc but hubby just treated me to a three course meal at tgi which was lovely but I shouldn't have had the pudding I feel quite sick now. Still feeling shitty, just so cold and achey!! Gotta start sorting the boys...
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    ProPoints The next instalment

    Mrs g your food always looks gorgeous x
  17. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints This is the last time....

    Morning :) I'm feeling crappy too Shez. Went to bed at 6.30 last night and slept through till 7 this morning. I've taken today off try and feel better. Kids are at school and dog has been walked and washed down as it's really muddy and wet outside.
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    ProPoints This is the last time....

    God I feel crappy. Tired and achy have come up to hide in bed and left hub to deal with the kids Had my usual porridge and soup today so 9 points. Then for tea had a really big bowl of pasta (150g!!) with loads of veg covered in sweet chilli Philli with a ww garlic bread. Puts me at 32/33...
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    ProPoints This is the last time....

    Afternoon! My meal last night was gorgeous. I decided to write off all my weeklies plus the remaining dailies so have budgeted 72 points for the following..... Bowl of prawn crackers Half dim sum starter (mainly prawn based) Half sweet and sour chicken Quarter of sizzling honey chicken Half...
  20. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints My new life.

    Great that the plan is suiting you so well! X
  21. Rkmriddell

    hope to be slim for the last time!!

    Well done you!! X
  22. Rkmriddell

    Smart Points The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph

    Mine are still covered in bruises permanently and they're 5 in a few weeks lol x
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    Smart Points The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph

    Ah the fun begins now he's walking lol!! Good times ahead. Food looks good x
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    ProPoints This is the last time....

    Really!! I thought Chinese was the worst? Maybe that's just sw ways tho? I'm looking forward to it. Today is going well, my headache has mostly subsided thankfully. Had an apple and my porridge, soup a little later... Walk done too :) My back hurts tho, I've terrible posture need to work on...
  25. Rkmriddell

    House of Horrors

    Subscribing. And wow!! Well done x
  26. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints This is the last time....

    No JoJo I've seen that one, I'm just too greedy for the freedom I think. That's why I've decided to pp this time, I've been trying all the others so am trying to accept where I'm going wrong and work with that, pp at least allows for me to go wrong without feeling that I've thrown the whole...
  27. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints This is the last time....

    I'm not massive on chippy. But home made chips in the oven is what I fancy. Cause I seen it on mrs g picture lol
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    ProPoints This is the last time....

    The problem with Chinese is you're always so hungry the next day.... I fancy the takeaway kebab cheat with chips. That's def on this weekend lol
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    ProPoints This is the year!

    Put the hand down..... Lol
  30. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints This is the last time....

    Not sure yet. I normally go sweet and sour with noodles and chips when we have takeout but will see what's on the menu. I figure I've enough points to allow that? X
  31. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints This is the last time....

    I'm out tomorrow though, Chinese restaurant. Will have another light day on points (9) which will leave me 22, plus my weekly and activities. Am driving rather than drinking so that should save some
  32. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints This is the year!

    Well done you, a definite day on plan there!! X
  33. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints This is the last time....

    Lovely. We went rice and stir fry veg, with sweet chilli Philli lol. Had plenty but still have 6pp left. Think I maybe need to use a few more in the day. All still new to me tho. How do you do it? Do you budget and amount for each? Here's my today.... B: porridge and berries. 5 L: veg soup, 2...
  34. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints This is the last time....

    I love anything sweet chilli, def my favourite. So today has been good, stuck to plan. Only thing with the soup is it doesn't fill for long does it... Though it might just be the kids dinner that's making me hungry. My head is still pounding. Early night tonight me thinks. Something with...
  35. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints This is the last time....

    And I've drank plenty of squash today. So toilets will be a pain tomorrow lol
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    ProPoints This is the last time....

    Today has been good. I'm bang on my points, had a Mars caramel and a pack of crisps for mid morning snack, well was 1pm had left it too late to eat whilst I was working and needed something fast. Lunch around 2 was a bowl of home made veg soup (tomatoes, carrots, swede, leeks, peppers, onions...
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    ProPoints This is the year!

    Glad to see you're all planned for tomorrow chick. Holidays have flown haven't they. X
  38. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints The next instalment

    Looks good again! X
  39. Rkmriddell

    hope to be slim for the last time!!

    Hi. Subscribing :) x
  40. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints This is the last time....

    Ow my head.... Damn caffeine withdrawal!! So lunches are prepped and packed for tomorrow. Hope you're all ready to do this? X
  41. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints The next instalment

    What sort of values do they point at? x
  42. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints The next instalment

    I'm hearing good things about the hairy dieters cook book. Might be worth exploring.
  43. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints The next instalment

    Just keep pushing through. It's the habit rather than the nicotine now that you're on day 5!! Well done. X
  44. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints This is the last time....

    I get that too, when only cold and fizzy will do! I'm going with orange sf squash to start with, not massively keen on water and this tends to have the same effect anyway!
  45. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints This is the last time....

    Hey Hun. How lovely is your new little fella!! You should look up the ww simply start, thought of you when I seen it, think it will suit you down to the ground babe. Shout if you can't find it and I'll send you a link! I'm doing it from home as always, but I'm not weighing in, gonna just plod on...
  46. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints This is the last time....

    Sucks doesn't it em!! Lol. X
  47. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints This is the last time....

    Thanks Wendy!! Also, no more Pepsi max from today. Not looking forward to the caffeine withdrawal! Though I have just done my 40 minute dog walk. It's so cold and icy out there!! I need some welly socks or to wear my bedtime ones lol x
  48. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints This is the year!

    Am sure we'll do it!! I'm starting Monday too, just easier once I'm back at work and in a routine again! Today is getting everything sorted day lol. I've about 6 stone to go, eek, am not weighing but am hoping to have done 2 stone by mid April at least that's my first holiday x
  49. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints The next instalment

    Well done for holding off!! You'll get back to it I'm sure. Only thing that stops me is knowing there's no such thing as one for me, I'm very all or nothing lol x Also well done on your loss!! Brilliant. And that jalfrezi looks lovely x
  50. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints This is the last time....

    Similar minds Shez... Lol Morning em :) So today is preparation day... Soup to make, kids to get back ready for school, lunches to do, and work to get caught up on... Gonna be a busy day I think. Also I made a decision that I'm Not going to weigh myself. I figure there's enough to stress...
  51. Rkmriddell

    Chubby no more!

    Hi. Good luck x
  52. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints The next instalment

    Hi. Just subscribing and wanted to say well done for quitting smoking. Aside from my weight (still work in progress) it was the hardest thing I ever did, but the one I am so glad I did. Keep strong x
  53. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints This is the year!

    Fab!! When is your official start Hun? How much have you got to go? X
  54. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints This is the last time....

    Great thanks sweet as pie!! Look forward to changing together. Been to Asda today for myself a pot for my soup for next week, gonna make up a batch on Sunday to take with me each day to have with some bread or a sandwich. Nice and easy.
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    ProPoints This is the year!

    My favourite too! X
  56. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints This is the last time....

    Lol there was something naughty about it!! I wouldn't normally but had the kids with me and it's fresh bed Friday today so not so bad. We're off to the cinema shortly and then to a party so I'll check in later. Not going to be a great day food wise but this is the week to enjoy my family x
  57. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints This is the last time....

    Not such a good end though, we were all starving last night and food delivery not till today so ended up with chips and rolls in bed. So I'm over points for the week but still time to bring it back. Though I'm not overly stressing as Monday is my official start date. In the mean time, off to...
  58. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints My new life.

    Good luck dolly. Subscribing x
  59. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints This is the year!

    Hey just subscribing :) x
  60. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints This is the last time....

    Thanks guys!! I've done the shred before, well most of it, I just can't bring myself to do it again yet lol. Today has been good, I'm within points and took a good 40 minute walk with the dog this morning :). Had porridge for breakfast, beans on toast for lunch and then roast beef for dinner...
  61. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints Pointing to skinny!

    Hi just subscribing :) good luck x
  62. Rkmriddell

    ProPoints This is the last time....

    Hi I'm bex, 31, mom to twin boys who will be 5 next month, and this is hopefully the last introduction I'll do on this site. I've done every diet. I've been dieting for 8 years. I lost all my weight on Cambridge but regained. Have switched half heatedly on and off sw since then. So I'm...
  63. Rkmriddell

    New to WW.. ProPoints.. Simple Start?!??! Confussed!

    Hi. I've just joined up too. You don't need to do the simple start and can jump straight on to pp, think it just intends as a gentle introduction and also encourages healthy food where the points can be on anything. I believe it's simple start they are pushing at the meetings but am sure you'll...
  64. Rkmriddell

    back AGAIN 3rd tym lucky (blind WI) xxx

    Hi. I'm also back and doing from home with no wi so would love to buddy up. Today is day 2 for me x
  65. Rkmriddell

    Back i come

    Thanks :) Day two today. Been ok, have a training day tomorrow hoping that I can get a good option there. Didn't stray at bonfire night bar a taste of kids candy floss... B porridge and banana hex a b L leftover chicken and pasta D hot choc 3 marshmallow 4 No dinner as too late to cook...
  66. Rkmriddell

    Back i come

    Day 1 B porridge milk and banana (hex ab) L hot choc (3) D pasta chicken tomatoes spinach onion garlic bread (10) S bit of boys pasta ham sweet corn
  67. Rkmriddell

    Back i come

    I am probably bigger than I've ever been. I haven't weighed in yet, still can't decide if I want to as I get really stressy over it. For the last two months or so I've just been awful, cba to cook so eating takeaways, viscous circle you know how it is. About me? I'm 31, twin boys who are 4 and...
  68. Rkmriddell

    Sarah's re-start :)

    That's awful. Glad you scared him off x
  69. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    I'm trying guys I am just so not in the right head space at the moment! Have been ok so far today B apple banana strawberry (0.5 waldens sauce) L home made bolognaise on butternut squash S 2 Alpen light (HexB) apple Finished kids spag Bol - shouldn't have done this but like I said head...
  70. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    I gained 6.5!!!! Am expecting (hoping) that some of it is water weight as it was the day before I was bad but who knows. That was a two week wi though. I just fed up with it all at the moment, do ok Monday to Friday but struggle weekends. I think just lots of stress and work stuff at the moment...
  71. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Really struggling with focus. Was crap all day yesterday and feeling the same today. Am going to group to see if the damage will give me a kick :(
  72. Rkmriddell

    Food diary - mainly red days

    Well done on your loss!
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    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Morning em :) day was a bit mixed lol. Picked up hubs car, was 1400+ in the end :( then had to take it back as lights were flashing and it was jerking. Thankfully just needed the computer resetting tho! Then got the kids and Rhys proceeded to have a massive melt down (overtired lol) but was fine...
  74. Rkmriddell

    Sarah's re-start :)

    Well done Sarah, great loss :) x
  75. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    It was actually, i really enjoyed it!! No bike ride today - kids were knackered and hopefully hubs car will be done so i can go and pick it up later. Just hoping it's done before kids finish otherwise it's going to be a nightmare getting there through all the traffic etc!! Might keep it up for...
  76. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    My dinner tonight was sooooo good haven't enjoyed a meal like that in ages B two apples, late lol L king prawn stir fry with rice noodles and sweet chilli sauce (6) D two joes burgers, wholemeal roll (HexB) salad, bns and homemade coleslaw using waldens coleslaw dressing (1) S grapes, banana
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    ClaireL second chance diary

    Sounds like you're hurting :( well done for sticking to plan through it. Hope tomorrow goes ok and the tabs kick in soon x
  78. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Hungry this afternoon, suppose its the exercise. A day to plan tho B porridge (a,b) blueberries walden syrup (0.5) L bns, chicken, tomatoes, spinach D was in two parts. Pasta, tuna and sweet corn in veg sauce (2) King prawn stir fry with rice noodles and sweet chilli sauce (2) Snacks have been...
  79. Rkmriddell

    All the Goodstuff

    Me too c
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    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Yeah it was nice - we watched a film and had indian. It was good, am bloated wobbly now though, but back to plan so hopefully not for long! x
  81. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    No babe didn't go. Wanted to just chill after all that had gone on with the schools etc and wasn't emotionally ready for the gain. Am back on Monday tho x
  82. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Good day today back to plan! Plus lots body magic with being on the pushbike! B none L apple, baked potato. Sweet chilli beans (2) D bns, whole wheat pasta, chicken with tomatoes and spinach S 2 apples. Bit pineapple.
  83. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Me too em!!! Really pleased now its all sorted as we also got the school we wanted. Plus am feeling ok food wise, although hungry now but am at the park with kids!! Hubs Car is broke so I'm on my push bike this week!!! A funny sight lol x
  84. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Ok back to plan we go!!
  85. Rkmriddell

    All the Goodstuff

    I'm back to plan today too. We do it together. X
  86. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Thanks babe!! I know was proper distraught and angry this morning. Am just glad it's sorted and haven't had to wait weeks to find out!! Xxx
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    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Thanks guys. Had started to sort self out then nightmare with school allocations (allocated boys to different schools) which ended up in anther **** day! Resolved now thankfully, boys will go to same school. But am going to have a few glasses of wine and takeaway and chill tonight. I'm mentally...
  88. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Plan has just completely disappeared this weekend :( got myself stuck in a bit of a binge cycle!! Doh!! Pulled it back until the afternoon, think tiredness and totm being due next week are taking over me! Will pull it back again today x
  89. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Thanks Hun I did although I wasn't very good with the plan for dinner!! I had 6 glasses of wine (ouch) Mixed kebab starter Poppadom and onion dip with yoghurt Chicken dhansak Steamed basmati rice Few chips and a bit of naan White chocolate and lime cheesecake Then had a naughty munch when I...
  90. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Isn't it just!!! Thanks Hun just running late now as he's still waiting for the RAC lol hopefully won't be much longer
  91. Rkmriddell

    Sarah's re-start :)

    Better choices will make the difference Hun. Enjoy the drink x
  92. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Thanks everyone :) just going to put myself in the shower ready for dinner out. Hubs car just died going to be another 900 on top of the 550 we paid this week. Broke.com!!! Ah well x
  93. Rkmriddell

    All the Goodstuff

    Not bad x you will sort it this week for that stone award x
  94. Rkmriddell

    Sarah's re-start :)

    Well done x bathroom is lovely x
  95. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Another red day today. B porridge blueberries and banana with 1tbsp waldens syrup (0.5) L veg soup, ham salad with ff dressing D 3 joe sausages 2 eggs. Half bns and beans (hex2b) S apple, pineapple Social stuff starts now though. Indian meal tomorrow (going to stick with tikka starter and...
  96. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Lol. I love it :)
  97. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Lol I'm just a geek and made it in excel then use Dropbox and cloud on to fill it in x
  98. Rkmriddell

    All the Goodstuff

    Well done for getting back to it. Remember its not a race :)
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    All the Goodstuff

    Oh no :( draw the line and carry on. Don't let it turn into a tomorrow thing!!
  100. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Ha I'm such a geek aren't I!!
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    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Week 3 food diary.
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    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Evening Hun :) you ok?? I'm shattered had a day at work with the boss which means I've got sweet fa done lol. Another all day meeting tomorrow too!! Bleurgh. A good day on plan tho. Red day B scrambled eggs, ham, cherry toms, apple, grapes L veg soup, butternut squash and cod with salad D...
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    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Good day today. Though I am not confident of a loss this week. Am out for Indian food and drinks on Friday and then have friends coming for dinner and drinks Saturday. Am going to keep food best I can but drink may be an issue so a low syn week is called for... EE day B porridge with...
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    All the Goodstuff

    Good for you well done x
  105. Rkmriddell

    All the Goodstuff

    Wow well done!! Hope you can move in the morning lol x
  106. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Thanks goody x
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    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Am naughty and didn't stay. Wasn't in the mood for it at all tonight and had been fancying coming home for a glass of wine or three lol. but am feeling ok. Have text cons asking for emil addy to send my food diary for feedback tho x
  108. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Thanks em. Am pleased its moved again. Xxx
  109. Rkmriddell

    Summer Challenge!!!

    1.5 off for me this week :) BritneyDean - 20lbs to lose - 4.5lbs lost Belle -21lbs - 14.5lbs to lose - 6.5lbs lost Becimarie (17.5lbs) - 13lbs to lose - 4.5lbs lost Rkmriddell - 24lbs to lose - 2.5 lost Micci - 21lbs to lose - 4.5lbs lost sunlightbub - 14lb to lose - 0lb lost Chunky miss -...
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    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    1.5 off. Pleased enough with that :) as long as its moving down x
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    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Will do babe x thanks x
  112. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Thanks Hun. Not holding my breath but have stuck to plan x
  113. Rkmriddell

    All the Goodstuff

    I'm the same. Dangerous to start x well done x
  114. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Another EE day yesterday. B 2/3 apples and grapes Brunch small bowl veg soup and 1 wholemeal bread Dinner roast beef, mash, plenty veg Supper. Veg soup, beef, 1 wholemeal bread Syns gravy 2 bread 6 hc batons 5
  115. Rkmriddell

    missemma's 10 stone journey

    Sounds like an awesome day glad you enjoyed it x
  116. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Haha!! They're nice though I really like them for a nice quick dinner x
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    All the Goodstuff

    My hub loves peanut butter am not a fan! Have heard they go well together though x
  118. Rkmriddell

    missemma's 10 stone journey

    Great loss well done. Enjoy the cake show, my idea of heaven. Love making cakes x
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    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Meatloaf was good. The man is old and struggling now and that was apparent but still a great night! I drove so was good.... B porridge and blueberries. Mixed fruit L bolognaise (2syn for lean mince) fruit salad D bns 3 Joe sausages and beans S pineapple, apples :) x
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    All the Goodstuff

    Well done. X
  121. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Isn't it!! Been a nice day at my brothers with kids for his birthday. Didn't have any cake :) go me! Gotta stop drinking Pepsi max again tho been awful since last weekend. B porridge and banana and half L chicken ratatouille and bns D indian takeout. Chicken tikka starter (any idea on syns?)...
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    All the Goodstuff

    How did wi go? X
  123. Rkmriddell

    Sarah's re-start :)

    Well done great result x
  124. Rkmriddell

    Hanz Diary..Time to loose the weight for a second time!

    I've done bits but never to the end. I struggle to make it routine in my life with small kids etc. but def works!!
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    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    I can't wait Ally!! Think it will be a great show!! Thanks Goody, he's a little better today, just hurting him when he's moving etc but he's spoken to work and they're giving him some help for the next two days at work which is good! Believe we're having Indian tonight... am so hungry last...
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    Hanz Diary..Time to loose the weight for a second time!

    That's loads of time!! If you want to make sure it fits start the 30 day shred now!!! It'll probably be too big then? X
  127. Rkmriddell

    All the Goodstuff

    Mmmm I loved Greek yoghurt. Miss yoghurt loads (dairy intolerance). Think am going to have to give these cowboy meals a go!!
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    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Thanks will have a look. Sometimes doing two b's but not a's as am not big on dairy things anyways. Might be worth looking at tho if no change this week. Will also ask about the cereals and puffed rice as that another option Food has been an ok day on back of a tough day at work spent all...
  129. Rkmriddell

    Summer Challenge!!!

    Well done x
  130. Rkmriddell

    Food diary - mainly red days

    Feel better soon x
  131. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Not really she didn't say much. There is rice cereal which is literally just rice, no sugars or anything but from searching I don't believe it's free food because its puffed and like a cereal and I can't find it on the hex list. I do enjoy my porridge though, I just need to get a bit better at...
  132. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    I've not tried it yet, I may give it a go soon though just need to look some up. Be nice with fruit for breakfast some times x
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    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Hi Hun I do how are you getting on? Plan is going ok, am enjoying my meals and setting good examples for the kids but losses aren't great so far. Am sure it will catch up though eventually! I tend to go about 5 red and 2 EE but it really depends on what i have going on lol. I do love bns and...
  134. Rkmriddell

    missemma's 10 stone journey

    Mmmm cocktail. Love mojito and woo woo yum
  135. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Will give you proper review tomorrow! Think its nice to have as an option, I'm missing something sweet every now and again since cant have yog and would be nice over fruit salad I think :) loads if diff flavour on amazon x
  136. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Something called walden farm American do lots flavours pancake syrup, choc, mayo, thousand island, BBQ sauce etc but they zero everything no carbs etc. think they have about 2/3 cals but classed as 0 as something that low can by American law apparently. Think it said somewhere 1/2 syn per tbsp...
  137. Rkmriddell

    All the Goodstuff

    Dinner sounds lovely :) x
  138. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Thanks ally. I'll try and give a few different things a go then over next few days. Just struggle with being short for time and trying to avoid wheat as slightly intolerant! Am sure it will catch up eventually is just frustrating isn't it x Today has been ok bar forgot to make lunch yesterday...
  139. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Morning Em :) x
  140. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Fingers crossed Hun eh x
  141. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    I do loads of super free tho! Just so frustrating. Grrr lol x
  142. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Really? That what my sw said? But daily syns just go so quick and I'm scared that I end up using them just for sake of using them and also it drives me nuts with social things and the flexi thing as tend to have something once a week or so x
  143. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    It's nuts isn't it. I had 5 choc batons with my wine, 12.5 syns but feel as tho I would have eaten about 4 full size bars dairy milk. Amazing isn't it x
  144. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Lol thanks Hun. Am enjoying some wine and dark choc with what was left of the weeks syns, this was my plan before wi tho as a real shitttty day and will carry on. It will catch up eh!! X
  145. Rkmriddell

    Summer Challenge!!!

    Sts for me :( not deserved either. Am a bit peed but on we go. It has to catch up eventually right lol
  146. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    This week one Week 2
  147. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Didn't stay to group today as tummy a bit dodgy so come home. Have left a food diary tho so she should at least let me know. Def nothing wrong tho I don't think will post in a sec x
  148. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Got a sts. Am disappointed tbh as wasn't deserved at all, would have thought I'd at least lose 1lb as I wasn't wearing jeans this week! About right for the day I've had today tho! So am off for a hot bath with cold wine and then early night!!!
  149. Rkmriddell

    Sarah's re-start :)

    Well done for holding control x
  150. Rkmriddell

    All the Goodstuff

    Dinner looks v lovely. Hope you managed to avoid the choc. Am craving something myself tonight so have come to bed lol x
  151. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Lol we like it ;) It's funny and I didn't think it through really shouldn't have had it at all really as its dairy and I have really bloated even with that tiny amount!! X
  152. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Or tut tut haha
  153. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    That's what I went with they're just roasting now for tomorrow! Rory awake now bless him he's a little perkier!! Forgot syns for mash so prob 6(?) for mash (flora light n skim milk) and bit of gravy? C
  154. Rkmriddell

    Summer Challenge!!!

    Lol was lovely. I had an EE day so had spag Bol with the g bread then some choc and vodka later. Yummy x
  155. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Thanks. I just find that the dark stuff is so much harder to binge on do you? Having another EE day today as just making toast chicken and going to have mash to go with it! I did resist a McDonalds today tho, just had a fruit bag so go me!! B porridge strawberries and blueberries L ham...
  156. Rkmriddell

    Summer Challenge!!!

    Old habits die hard!! We get better at beating them each time tho! I have been good this week, had a bit of vodka and choc and garlic bread yesterday with an EE day but plenty of syns so should be ok. Going to do another EE day now as making roast chicken for dinner and going to have mash with...
  157. Rkmriddell

    Summer Challenge!!!

    Welcome britney :) hope you're all getting on ok. Wi for me tomorrow x
  158. Rkmriddell

    All the Goodstuff

    Sounds lovely tho. And well done for choosing a good main! Wow BMF fair play, will do you good x
  159. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Thanks guys. So yesterday was my more relaxed EE day and went like this: B porridge and rice milk. Strawberries and blueberries L chicken ratatouille D spaghetti bolognaise with 2 pieces garlic bread (9 syns) S apples 2 x vodka cranberry (7) 10 choc batons from hotel chocolat (23) 1 x maom...
  160. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Thanks Hun. It's lovely today, cold but not bitter so all the kids are out playing how lovely x
  161. Rkmriddell

    Hayley's EE Food diary... again!

    How are you getting on Hayley c
  162. Rkmriddell

    Sarah's re-start :)

    Subscribing Hun :) lets do this for good this time eh x
  163. Rkmriddell

    Hanz Diary..Time to loose the weight for a second time!

    It's always hard when you've something social coming up!! Today sounds like a good day, hope it carried on through dinner x
  164. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Thanks :) has been nice and sunny kids played out till about half seven. So lovely to see them outside!! Just trying to get the bigger two off to sleep now, silly mode has kicked in! Another red day today. B porridge, strawberries and grapes L ham and roasted veg D chicken ratatouille and...
  165. Rkmriddell

    Summer Challenge!!!

    Well done x
  166. Rkmriddell

    All the Goodstuff

    Bloody hell well done. That's a fab result!!! X
  167. Rkmriddell

    missemma's 10 stone journey

    I like soup but there's no way it fills me up for anything more than two hours lol. Sounds like you def need to eat more Hun x
  168. Rkmriddell

    Summer Challenge!!!

    Def going to try that next week x sounds lovely x
  169. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Evening all :) a good day B porridge strawberries blueberries and banana L king prawn sweet chilli (2) stir fry. Pineapple D roasted veg and three eggs S apple Off to the caravan after work tomorrow :) am taking bits to keep me on track but am also taking a little choc and vodka for one night...
  170. Rkmriddell

    Hanz Diary..Time to loose the weight for a second time!

    It's down so its good :) well done x
  171. Rkmriddell

    Summer Challenge!!!

    Micci how do you do the tomato? Carrot water in or not? Am going to make some x
  172. Rkmriddell

    All the Goodstuff

    Hope you've made a good choice at the pub x
  173. Rkmriddell

    All the Goodstuff

    Had my first joes sausages last night. Really enjoyed them :) x
  174. Rkmriddell

    Summer Challenge!!!

    I'd go your way. X to lose, y lost. So that initial target always visible but whatever works :) I just tend to throw in whatever is in the fridge for soup! Must try the tomato one x
  175. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Good luck for wi! Let me know how you get on. Def be good at the pub x rest of your life to enjoy the luxuries when you're at target x
  176. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Starting to think about giving the 30 day shred a proper go after this weeks' wi, cons said no exercise for first two weeks. Know that it will bring some real shape changes and toning....
  177. Rkmriddell

    Summer Challenge!!!

    I'm up for that!! 100% all the way x
  178. Rkmriddell

    Summer Challenge!!!

    Great result well done :) x
  179. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Joes sausages were yum. B porridge, mixed berries, apple L sticky gammon (1.5) celeriac chips D joes sausages, celeriac chips, peppers, beans (hexb2)
  180. Rkmriddell

    missemma's 10 stone journey

    Hugs for you. I totally feel your pain. I know so many people like that really depresses me. But we will get there hun just stick with it x
  181. Rkmriddell

    Summer Challenge!!!

    Well done on your loss :)
  182. Rkmriddell

    All the Goodstuff

    Love mint sauce!! Am doing roast chicken tomorrow :) x
  183. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Evening em you ok? :) man had such a manic day, payroll year end at work, que computer deciding it didn't want to play. Then took kids wacky with nephew which was nice. Am just home lunches done and making my dinner. Am having Joe's sausages tonight the garlic and herb. They're smelling yum...
  184. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Definitely. Not can but we will!!! How's that for determination eh??? X
  185. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Thanks hun, i'm trying. Just so fed up of it now. Am getting a little better each time i do it, habits are changing and bingeing isn't as bad as it has been in the past, but i felt like group and coming back on here would help to keep me focused again. I've about three and a half stone to lose...
  186. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    :( sorry to hear that saz - it is tough isn't it. I've decided to go back to class and see if that gives me the focus that i need! Got to sort this out for good x
  187. Rkmriddell

    Summer Challenge!!!

    Great result well done :) Welcome back x
  188. Rkmriddell

    Summer Challenge!!!

    Well done! It's a loss so be proud x
  189. Rkmriddell

    Summer Challenge!!!

    Sounds like a good idea :) Welcome x
  190. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Wouldn't rush to make the sticky gammon was ok but very salty. Think next time would just stirfry the gammon in honey chilli and orange zest and add orange juice to give the sauce. Was ok though. I'm just not a salty fan. Anyways today has been red: B porridge and mixed berries. L 2 salmon...
  191. Rkmriddell

    Summer Challenge!!!

    Well done belle!! Great result x
  192. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Will do. Am hoping its nice as I'm planning leftovers for tomorrow's lunch lol x
  193. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Afternoon em. It's been lovely bar that I've been at work in the first bit of sunshine! But I'm home now :) going to give the sticky gammon a go tonight x
  194. Rkmriddell

    Summer Challenge!!!

    BritneyDean - 20lbs to lose - 0lbs lost Belle - 21lbs to lose - 0lbs lost Becimarie.- 17.5lbs to lose - 0lbs lost Rkmriddell - 24lbs to lose - 1lbs lost Micci - 21lbs to lose - 0lbs lost sunlightbub - 14lb to lose - 0lb lost Chunky miss - 16lb to lose - 0lb lost 1lb off for me would probably...
  195. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Will figure out how to post the full week later - it's not liking the excel format.
  196. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Thanks Spanx :)
  197. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Thanks! I'm just cautious cause I know how easy i can start bingeing on fruit is all. But will keep going as I am for now thanks for the support guys x
  198. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Yeah will be back to normal clothes next week :) lol. Feels good to know that my week worked tho. I perhaps need to cut down on fruit though have noticed in back to eating a lot of apples.... See how I go though, am trying not to be too restrictive this time round x
  199. Rkmriddell

    Hanz Diary..Time to loose the weight for a second time!

    Excellent. Do you have the dress? Make sure you keep it where you can see it. Yum to kit Kat x
  200. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Lost a lb! Am pleased as its down. Would probably have been more if I hadn't worn my jeans she said. Still going down though so am pleased. Roll on week 2. X
  201. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Thanks Hun. Just getting ready to go now :eek: Had a good day today. (HexA HexB) B porridge and berries L cod and BNS D fillet steak BNS asparagus and broccoli with fried onions S apples. 60g dried pear (2nd HexB) Fingers crossed for wi, will report back later x
  202. Rkmriddell

    Hanz Diary..Time to loose the weight for a second time!

    There's motivation if ever there was some!! Great stuff about the dress! What day is wi? Result will make it worth not having the egg Hun x
  203. Rkmriddell

    Onwards & Upwards

    You'll do that easy!! X
  204. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Yeah they would :) they were really nice and I feel nice and full now!! Just going to enjoy some quiet time reading my book now the kids are in bed. Wi tomorrow night! X
  205. Rkmriddell

    All the Goodstuff

    Sounds nice :) I've done a sw version of macaroni cheese before which was nice, was a long time ago tho!! Really easy too :) x
  206. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Good day today :) B. porridge with blueberries and an apple L. Curry with bns wedges, fruit salad Dinner. Eggs baked in ham with butternut squash and asparagus. Was lovely, but I slightly overcooked the eggs, would have been lots nicer with a runny yolk. Snacks. Fruit salad and an apple
  207. Rkmriddell

    missemma's 10 stone journey

    Glad to hear it Hun well done x
  208. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Look forward to tasting them then :) x
  209. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Are they good? What are the burgers like have you tried them?? Nowhere near me sells so hope I like them as ordered quite a few lol. Looking forward to the garlic and chilli ones x
  210. Rkmriddell

    missemma's 10 stone journey

    You can do it :) a few peanuts or a few lbs??? Easy choice x
  211. Rkmriddell

    All the Goodstuff

    What is cowboy stew? Am waiting for the new magazine to come onto my online subscription. Well done for staying on plan so difficult with all the temptation around this weekend. I've opened all the kids eggs and put them away in the treat bag so that they are out if sight, out if mind lol.
  212. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    I will do ordered a couple of the different flavours of sausages and also tried a couple of their burgers. So will let you know soon. Am hoping they're nice, quite enjoying sausages lately x
  213. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Thanks girls. Survived the lunch etc at my brothers. Bit of my curry with bns wedges followed by a nice big fruit salad. Plenty of fruit salad to take home for later too :) not sure on dinner yet as forgot to take something out. Doh. Maybe egg with some chips or something equally easy. Ordered...
  214. Rkmriddell

    Summer Challenge!!!

    Zoe harcombe is also worth a read for the whole sugar thing x
  215. Rkmriddell

    missemma's 10 stone journey

    Good for you taking your own bits :) hope you resisted all the other goodies ok x
  216. Rkmriddell

    All the Goodstuff

    Wow that granola really does look gorgeous. Must look back and get your recipe to have a go. Be strong at your parents x
  217. Rkmriddell

    Summer Challenge!!!

    Chocolate is like that For me too. stay strong today everybody.
  218. Rkmriddell

    Hanz Diary..Time to loose the weight for a second time!

    It will pass and you'll feel better for having resisted! Stay strong x
  219. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Lol pancakes are so addictive tho!! Happy Easter everyone :). Yesterday was a good day B porridge and strawberries L veg soup with ham. 2 apples D fanta chicken with butternut squash Have made a curry for today, added mushrooms towards the end and now they're all I can taste :eek: stay strong...
  220. Rkmriddell

    Summer Challenge!!!

    Group for me. It's first wi since rejoined hopefully will do ok. Had night out thu but think I should still be just about in my weekly syn value! X
  221. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Was yum too. Next plan is a hot bath and an early night :) x
  222. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Sunny but cold. We're home now, decided to come back and make the curry for tomorrow which is all done. Have fanta chicken just cooking for dinner too, am looking forward to that :) x
  223. Rkmriddell

    missemma's 10 stone journey

    Well done on the loss, I can understand your frustration but be proud that you pulled yourself back from that binge!! Enjoy your weekend away x
  224. Rkmriddell

    All the Goodstuff

    Wow lunch looks gorgeous! X
  225. Rkmriddell

    Summer Challenge!!!

    Monday for me :) am avoiding even a tiny bit of chocolate at the moment as I can't have just a little bit. I've made a big pot of curry (syn free) which I'm taking to my brothers tomorrow and plan to take a huge fruit salad too so that I've plenty to pick at!! I have some dark choc batons from...
  226. Rkmriddell

    Hayley's EE Food diary... again!

    Eek. I do find chocolate easily becomes that. Not to worry though just stop now and get straight back to plan x
  227. Rkmriddell

    All the Goodstuff

    Excellent day one. Well done :) am also refusing to partake in choc today as feel am craving it x
  228. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Hungry and cold day today... B porridge and banana. Grapes L veg soup apple and banana L2 beans and baked potato D butternut squash ww sausage (2) and beans S couple of apples and grapes
  229. Rkmriddell

    All the Goodstuff

    Looks tasty well done!! Keep it up x
  230. Rkmriddell

    Hayley's EE Food diary... again!

    Well done for resisting. If you can resist that you can def do a baked spud tomorrow x
  231. Rkmriddell

    Hayley's EE Food diary... again!

    Do you know where you are going for lunch and what your options are going to be? What's your drink? Try sticking to vodka with lime and soda or diet coke for nice low syns x you can do it x
  232. Rkmriddell

    All the Goodstuff

    Zoe harcome is well worth a read on that front x
  233. Rkmriddell

    Food diary - mainly red days

    Great loss well done you x
  234. Rkmriddell

    All the Goodstuff

    It really does make a difference. Get the best quality stuff you can afford too, hotel chocolat is lovely they do some really smooth 85% batons. Lindt 90% is nice too! I'm very like you so I promise all or nothing really will make the difference. Sugar really is a nightmare and is in bloody...
  235. Rkmriddell

    All the Goodstuff

    Sugar addiction is a vey real thing!! Have you tried having really dark choc instead, it fulfils the choc craving but there isn't as much sugar and its sooo much harder to binge on!! I can't even start on biscuits etc for the same reason as you. Also, if you can, give yourself five days sugar...
  236. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Thanks goody :) x
  237. Rkmriddell

    Food diary - mainly red days

    How did wi go?? X
  238. Rkmriddell

    Onwards & Upwards

    Well done on your loss Tracey that's fantastic :) x
  239. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Thanks, yeah low carb def helps to speed it up!! So mrs browns boys was great. Meal I had was salmon with a pine nut and herb crust with chive mash, veg and creamy white wine sauce. Desert was choc fudge cake with a bit of cream and hulled fruits. I also had a small brown roll and butter so I...
  240. Rkmriddell

    Hayley's EE Food diary... again!

    It's the hardest part of any plan!! What are your nights out? Drinking or food? X
  241. Rkmriddell

    Summer Challenge!!!

    Thanks. Good luck everyone we can do this :) x
  242. Rkmriddell

    Back to SW Basics. Red Days

    Thanks :) I do ok actually I think they take a couple of days to get used to the lack of carbs but after that are ok. I enjoy butternut squash tho and have that with most things lol x
  243. Rkmriddell

    Onwards & Upwards

    Food sounds lovely - i ate properly before wi, didn't want to be starving myself all day for wi going forward... Indian sounds lush too!
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