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    Such a long way to go :( Buddy anyone?

    Second weigh in today and 2.5 off. Yippee. All you ladies are very quiet! How you all getting on? x
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    Such a long way to go :( Buddy anyone?

    So first weigh in and 3lbs off. How's everyone else doing. You're all very quiet x
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    Such a long way to go :( Buddy anyone?

    We all have crappy days don't we. I'm sure you'll get a better loss than you think, and whatever loss it is, you will still be lighter than you were this time last week!! All that walking must have helped!! I went out with the puppy yesterday and walked for miles round the forestry paths...
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    Such a long way to go :( Buddy anyone?

    Just did Nay, hope you don't mind? Have a good Weds....just off to work ?
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    Such a long way to go :( Buddy anyone?

    Well, I've decided to start properly on sat. Got a rubbish few days at work coming up and still got some Christmas food hanging around. Want to do it this time 100% and no slip ups. I always start off well and then after a couple of months it's starts to go pear shaped. I'm having a "can't ever...
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    Such a long way to go :( Buddy anyone?

    Hi all. Glad to hear from you all, as you said BreadandButter, it's focussing on what we lose every week and not and the long road ahead. Happy new year to you all my lovelies! Here's to a great and slimmer 2013 to us all. Looking forward to getting to know you ladies better over the coming...
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    Such a long way to go :( Buddy anyone?

    Oh and if we stick to it, it will most definately come off, I promise you that!!!
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    Such a long way to go :( Buddy anyone?

    Hello there!!! I've been lurking on here for a while now, and saw your post and thought I'd reply. I've been big forever and started this diet at the beginning of this year. Lost 2 stone but then went on hols and one thing after another and I'm back to where I was. I think. Haven't hopped on...
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    Struggling to get going!

    Well, not been on here for ages, but happy to report I lost 2.5lbs this week..... No one much out there seems to want to talk to me...... Nevermind......off on my hols to Egypt for 2 weeks. Fly on Thursday so will be reporting in when I get back! xx
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    Struggling to get going!

    Yay!! Weigh and lost 2 lbs. that's 6 in total!! x
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    Struggling to get going!

    It's the night before weigh in!!! Aarrrgh!!! Been 100% all week. Please let it be a loss!!! x
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    Struggling to get going!

    Thanks hun! Thought I might try that at the weekend, you'll have to let me know how it tases if you do it before? When's your WI? x
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    My food dairy

    Evening!!! Nooooooo don't be depressed!!! 2.5lbs is an excellent loss!!! I was gutted when I only lost 2lbs on my first weigh in......and .5 the second week......but its downhill....and thats a good thing! I've lost 4lbs now in 3 weeks and weigh in on Sat, but a loads of people tell me...
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    Struggling to get going!

    Well, havent been on since Sat when i lost another 1.5 so still coming off!!! And no one is tallking to me, but will still keep rambling.... Had a good week so far......stuck to about 10 syns every day and did loads of cooking at weekend. Butternut squash and sweet potato soup has been my...
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    Struggling to get going!

    Update!!! Weighed again and 1.5 off. So I'm taking it. Drank lots yesterday so may b water retention. What a difference a wee makes!!!
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    Struggling to get going!

    WI this morning and lost half a pound! It's still a loss I guess but that's only 3 lbs on 3 weeks. Soooooo slow. Why is it so different to last year????? Onward and upwards! Have a good saturday everyone. x
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    Struggling to get going!

    Thanks Cat......gonna keep going for now! Todays menu was Breakfast - Pear, Muller Light Mid morning - 2 Alpen Light Bars (HexB) Lunch - Tuna and rice with loads of salad Muller light Yoghurt, grapes and pear Then had a bounty!!! 13 syns! Just been out for 30 min march round the...
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    Struggling to get going!

    You are both so sensible. And I agree, this is a long term thing and it does fit it with life so well. I guess that I just expected bigger losses at the start as I've always had them previously. And the half pound of water in a bottle is such a blinking fab idea. Thanks so much for that. Just...
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    Struggling to get going!

    Aw, thanks for that!! Nice to know someone else out there to natter with and share my journey. Everyone keeps telling me that a loss is a loss. And I just have to keep going. Determined to do this and gonna stop scale hopping, you're do right. It's so demotivating!! How long you been doing this?
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    Help!!

    I sympathize!! I'm in the same boat! I don't know why..... Depressing isn't it! I've lost 2.5 in two weeks and previously the losses have always been much bigger at the start. Lets keep going hun.....it will come off!!!
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    One day at a time

    YAY! Well done on your losses!!! Its week 3 for me too, but have only lost 2.5lbs and just can't get my head round it....always been so much more when I've done SW before. Just wanted to say Hi and I'll be popping back soon!
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    Struggling to get going!

    Hi all..... Plucked up the courage to start a diary and share with you all and hopefully get some help!! Did slimming world last year and got on really well, and then kinda fell off the wagon. Started again 3 weeks ago and I just can't sem to get going. Last time I lost 5lbs in the first...
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    And here we go!!! Excited or what?!*

    whoop whoop! weigh in and 1 pound off. Would have liked abit more but thinkI'm being greedy as a loss is a loss! decided that am going to aim for a pound a week and then wont be disappointed. Anymore is just a bonus! 2 weeks til we go on hols and I cannot wait! Need the break and OH...
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    And here we go!!! Excited or what?!*

    Fingers crossed for you honey!!!! Let me know how u get on!! xxx
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    Hello

    Hey Lucy. Thought u had forgotten about me. Well done you for two losses despite hard weeks. That's fab. You must be chuffed!!! Had two weeks of losing half a pound which I was a bit disappointed at but at least it's a loss and not gain or sts!!!! Been food though, so not sure what's happening...
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    And here we go!!! Excited or what?!*

    Hey Hun. Course dull yest and day 2 today. Haven't had any of the pastries which they try and shove down ur throat at regular intervals. Lunch was thai fishcakes with roasted veg and new pots. So ok. And resisted pud. Wandered thru paddington station on way home and went to m&s and just bought...
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    And here we go!!! Excited or what?!*

    Morning you!!! In London in hotel room killing time before I have to leave for course. Have to say that I am so not looking forward to this. Hate these sorts of things. Still home tomorrow night and can't wait. Got here late last night, hotel doesn't do room service so no tea. Was shattered...
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    And here we go!!! Excited or what?!*

    Hi there! Been crazy over weekend and only just a chance to post. So sorry you've been feeling so fed up love! Sucks when you try so hard and it goes on for no reason. I am sure that it is just a blip though and that you will lose this week for sure. These things just don't make sense...
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    And here we go!!! Excited or what?!*

    Oh no honey!!! Just seen your post last night! What happened???? Sending you big big hugs!!! I'm sure that it will even itself out next week?! Will wait to hear from you.........don't let it get you down though. Keep smiling and remember that today is a new week! Will let you know how I...
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    And here we go!!! Excited or what?!*

    I'm here!!!! Just haven't been on much as working long hours and no access at work at the mo! Sure ur on for a great loss this week honey. Oh and apologies for giving u my half pound lol x Having a rubbish week, all went so well at weekend and then OH suggested a takeaway for tea last night...
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    My diary to graduation!

    Well done on ur loss lizzie!!! Just weighed in and only lost a half. Bit bemused as been 100% all week. Still, it's a loss!!! Think I've just been used to losing 2 lbs plus every week that half doesn't seem very much! Be positive tho!!!! And here's to a good week next week. Busy weekend...
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    Hi all!

    Hey everyone! Well done Lucy!!! Weigh in this morning after my 100% week and only lost half a pound. How odd!!! Nevermind, it's still a loss and here's to next week!! Have a great weekend away Lucy and everyone else enjoy their weekend. Been manic at work this week and had new bedroom...
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    And here we go!!! Excited or what?!*

    Yum! Sounds good! Not been around much this week as work manic. Just weighed in after my 100% week and lost half a pound. How does that work??? Still it's a loss and so musnt complain!!! Here's to next week. Enjoy your weekend! X
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    Hi all!

    Hi Lucy...... I just love the dress. What an incentive!!! of course you will get there - just a matter of time huh! Thinking I might have to go and do the same!!! Fitting into a 16 top now, which is good.....although they are a bit snug - I am still in them!!! My cousin is getting...
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    My diary to graduation!

    Thanks Blue Smartie :D Am still chuffed and a bit flummoxed!!! But its coming off......in theory it should be a bigger loss this week if all goes to plan. Had an excellent weekend and stuck to plan 100% - not treats or wine on Sat or Sun (which is the norm). So we'll see!! We can do...
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    And here we go!!! Excited or what?!*

    And they look blinkin good too!!! Yummy!!! Tried to look at your kebab pic hun to see if it was the same as mine - but no joy....couldn't get onto your facebook page! So you'll have to keep putting the pics in your post! Your fish looks lovely - need to be more adventurous!!! Had a quiet...
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    And here we go!!! Excited or what?!*

    Just taken mine out of the oven and made kebab shop chilli sauce. It's very hot but yummy. Hope your kebab is nice, just off to sample mine!!! x
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    Hello

    Lost 2.5Lbs again this week! More than happy! i stone 1lb in 6 weeks.....roll on the summer and all those lovely smaller clothes!!! Happy slimming all! xx
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    Hi all!

    Thanks Lucy. Am thrilled!! Just wish OH was here to celebrate! :cry: Will logon later to see if you've managed to put the piccie on and am interested to hear about the meatballs, sound yummy! x
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    My diary to graduation!

    Morning, just to let u know that have weighed in and lost 2.5lbs!!! Am so blinking happy!!!! That's 1stone 1lb off. Not sure how as not all my days have been 100%, so I must have Bern eating a load of junk previously. It's working, so am just carrying on as I have been and will see what...
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    And here we go!!! Excited or what?!*

    And I succeeded with the stickies!!! I just copied and pasted from other sigs!! Easy! xx
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    Hi all!

    Morning!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm a very happy bunny!! Weigh in and lost 2.5lbs!!!! Yippee!!! Not sure how, but am not knocking it and my couple of non 100% days dont seem to have hurt the loss. Just gonna keep doing what I'm doing and when the weight loss slow.....then I can address it! I must...
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    And here we go!!! Excited or what?!*

    Morning Suzie!!! :D Weigh in this morning and I lost 2.5lbs. Sooooo happy! Chuffed is not the word and I have no idea how I managed it, but I'm def not complaining!! I haven't been 100% all week but I guess that just goes to show what bad stuff I must have been eating beforehand!!! So...
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    And here we go!!! Excited or what?!*

    Ha ha!!! Use my I-phone to post, so not as stupid as I appear!!!! Need to move off sofa now to get laptop!!! U will be furrysmudge no more. x
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    Hi all!

    Thanks Lucy. It does keep u going, knowing that there are others who completely understand u and what u are going through!!! I have the same prob as u. I just love food too much!!! And I agree, it is the social thing too. It's just being sensible tho, and as jamie says, u have to live and can't...
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    And here we go!!! Excited or what?!*

    Aw, thanks furrysmudge!!! Sorry dint know ur name lol!!! Yup we are the, justcworried that I haven't done enough. I get to the point where I don't want to eat much on a Friday night just in case it tips the scales over the edge. A better start to the week tom, as with himself away, won't have a...
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    My diary to graduation!

    Thanks hun. Will let u know how I get on. Would love to see your photos if u don't mind? I need to get posting I guess lol. Would be great to see the difference. I can't imagine what I'd look like slim lol. Off to cook tea, steak and sw chips and veggie. x
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    And here we go!!! Excited or what?!*

    Evening!!! Hope I had a good day. I'm worried about weigh in tom, not been 100% all week so will see how it goes. 1.5 would give me my stone, and that would be fab in 6 weeks. Hey ho! Going to try the sw doner kebab for tea tom, everyonecsays it's great. Might even attempt homemade chilli...
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    Hi all!

    Evening Lucy! I know what u mean, u get such a buzz from losing the weight, but then when u think what's still to come, it's very daunting. We'll get there tho Hun!!!! I've done the same, lost the weight and then become blasé about it and put it all back on. Just fed up with not doing stuff...
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    And here we go!!! Excited or what?!*

    Ooohhh yum. That sounds good!! Gonna try the hot choc thing!! You'll have to share the sticky thing at some point if you don't mind. Maybe for sat when I get my first stone award!! Ha, I wish!!! Off to bed, and then only one more grim day at work. A 3:30 finish tho no matter what!!! Night night...
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    Hi all!

    Well done honey!!! So so eased for you, u deserve it. And thanks for the message about the weekend. Hope it'll be good but might be home alone, sniff!!! Swiss roll recipe? Wow, yes please!!! Sounds yum and free too???? xx
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    And here we go!!! Excited or what?!*

    You know what, I couldn't get mine on either and I gave up in the end!!! I generally have a few glasses of wine on a sat night and then I'm afraid that it's choccie. I have such a sweet tooth which is why I'm the size of a very small house. I tend to have a curly surly most nights!!! Bad I know...
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    And here we go!!! Excited or what?!*

    Yippee!!! Well done you am so pleased for you. That's brilliant and your first sticky too! Its never as bad as u think it is hun. Having said that, not looking firward to sat morning, lol, should take my own advice i guess!! Had chilli on jkt spud too. Yummy! Re the bike, all in good time, we...
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    Livi's year

    Good luck all and welcome!! I agree totally!!!! 5 weeks in and lost 12.5 lbs. So it works lol. Keep in touch. x
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    Hi all!

    Thinking of you Lucy and dying to know how u get on. I'm not hopeful this week. Had a shocker of a week at work. Not happy!!! On a positive it's Friday tomorrow!!! xxx
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    And here we go!!! Excited or what?!*

    Oh no hun!!! :cry: Sending huge virtual hugs!!!! Keep smiling - all will be well......in the end. Even if you do put on tonight.....which you may not - it doesn't mean anything as its start week and it will all come good next week!!! This is a long term thing and so if you look at it say over...
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    My diary to graduation!

    Afternoon...... Blue Smartie - that is sooooooo amazing!!!! You must be so chuffed....fingers crossed you get there! I'm sure you will. I lost 2.5lbs last Saturday - apologies for not posting sooner but had a mad weekend and work is just terrible at the moment - not a minute to myself and...
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    And here we go!!! Excited or what?!*

    Evening!!! Hmmmnnn, let me tell u that I can't remember the last time I was on a bike either, was his idea and he paid, so am indulging him. Trouble is that he is fit. He does gym 3-4 times a week!!! Ha. Why is he with me lol, the biggest couch potato!!! So I have been told to go out and ride...
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    And here we go!!! Excited or what?!*

    Don't take any notice of them Hun!!! ESP if u usually weight at a club. I can gain and lose up to 4 lbs in a day or overnight. Sure you'll be fine. You've been good!! Sorry to hear about your meal disaster, so disappointing isn't it. I'm not hopeful this week. Whatever happens going to do a...
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    Hi all!

    Fingers and toes are crossed for you tonight Hun!!!! Will be logging on later to see how you got on. Madness at work at the moment so no time to write much!! Looking forward to hearing from you all though and you progress. Lucy, am def gonna order smash and try it out. Just to prove himself...
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    Hi all!

    Evening. Just a quickie, busy with work last couple of days. Smash pizza sounds intriguing. Is it easy to make? OH was pulling a face when I was Reading it out to him so determined to cook it now just to prove him wrong. Had spanish omelette tonight!! Stuffed!!! Bit of a slip up on sat when he...
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    Hi all!

    Morning all!!! Gail, weigh in day, fingers crossed for u Hun, looking forward to hearing your news. Think of all those new clothes awaiting!!! Keeps me going. Lucy, hope u had a good day. I'm a sw chips fan too and have them at least twice a week with gammon or steak usually. Other night tend...
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    And here we go!!! Excited or what?!*

    Morning!!!! Am a Newbie to this posting lark too, and was a billy no mates for a while, us new starters have to stick together huh? That's wht I invaded your chat, hope u don't mind? Been laughing at ur slow cooker incident!! I've got one too but never use it. Get up for work at 6am and can't...
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    Hi all!

    Thanks Guys!! Really chuffed!!! :D Gail, that is sooo amazing - I would love to be able to go into a normal shop!!! The time will come......its just so frustrating at the moment, especially as I love clothes so much much tend to hide away in black!!! Got a new pink top on today though that...
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    Hello

    Morning All! Quick post. Weigh in this morning and lost 2.5lbs!!! Whoo hoo. Really pleased as that eliminated my gain last week plus another 1.5 off. And I wasn't 100% all week!! Goal for this week is 1.5 off to get my first stone award. Just need to work out how u get the sticky award at...
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    Hi all!

    Well, WI this morning and lost 2.5lbs! Whoo Hoo!!! So that got rid of that pesky pound gain last week plus another 1.5!! Chuffed to say the least as haven't been 100% all week!:D So my target this week is 1.5lbs off to get my first stone award. sounds like you enjoy ur Job Lucy, which...
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    Hi all!

    Aw hun. Working the weekend? That's not good! What so you do? I live for Fridays at 3:30, although had to bring a stack of work home this weekend, so that's not so good. Bet you will miss him but it's such an incentive that you have. Like you say, holiday is a holiday and if this is a long...
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    saselms food diary will lose this weight

    Welcome!!! Hope wi goes well for you tom. My fifth weigh in tom and I'm not hopeful! Keep smiling. Fingers and toes are crossed for you.
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    My diary to graduation!

    Wow!!! Excellent loss Lizzie, I am so pleased for you! You must feel absolutely brilliant. Weigh in for me tomorrow morning. Hope I'll lose the pound I put on last week and maybe one for luck? Not sure the night out and Indian last night will have helped tho. Speak soon x
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    Hi all!

    Oh wow Lucy.....that'll be amazing and such an incentive for you. Can you imagine how great you'll feel and his reaction. You can def do it.....am so excited for you!!!! You'll miss him loads tho huh? I couldn't bear the thought of mine being away for that long! :cry: I've always been...
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    Hi all!

    Ha ha! Sounds like you have a cunning plan!! I need to try experimenting each week but I find it hard after long days at work and resort back to my usual meals. Still it works so I can't complain. Me and OH generally have a cook night on a Sat and enjoy a few glass of wine and music while we...
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    Hi all!

    Thanks Jules and Spanx, need all the support I can get!!! Lucy, off to Egypt in 7 weeks, am assured the unrest doesn't affect Sharm. I've never been but OH is keen diver and kite surfer and has been before. I cannot wait! Worried about weigh in tom, not looking forward to it. Was hoping for 2...
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    Hello

    Gail, it's nice to know that you do the same as me and pick stuff u like. Otherwise I don't think I would keep to this. Worried about weigh in tom, don't think I've lost and wanted at least 2 off. Was looking good until that curry!!!! Fingers crossed!!! x
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    Hi all!

    Hi Lucy!! Welcome to SW! Just wanted to say Hi as I am new to this site too, although started SW at the beginning of January. Lost 10lbs so far, which included a gain last week, but hoping to shift that at weigh in tomorrow! I'm doing this at home alone - so any hints/tips/food ideas and...
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    Hello

    Just got back from work colleague leaving do. Indian but had chicken rogan josh and boiled rice, and diet coke and might have sneaked a poppadum too. No other sins today! Wi on sat. Fingers crossed for me girlies! Nite x
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    My diary to graduation!

    Hi there!! Just wanted to say Good Luck for ur first weigh in tomorrow!!! Sounds like it will be a good one. I only joined last night but this is my 5th week! Looking forward to hearing from you tomorrow x
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    And here we go!!! Excited or what?!*

    Hello there. Just been reading ur posts and you've both had brilliant losses. Well done!!! I'm on week 5 and lost 10lbs so far which I'm really chuffed about, despite having a little blip last week and having a gain. Weigh in on sunday so fingers crossed for me girlies!! Have a great slimming...
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    Ryan's Diary

    Yum!! Still can't get over the fact you can have chips!!! Makes you feel as if you're not on a diet. Much healthier than my Indian. Good luck with the bike online! My other half ordered us mountain bikes last weekend and there are now 2 huge boxes in the hall!! Guess what I'll be doing this...
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    Ryan's Diary

    Hi Ryan!!! Welcome to sw!!! Starting was the biggest step and you have achieved that. I started 5 weeks ago and lost 11 lbs in the first 3 weeks and then had a blip last week and put on a pound. But this is a healthy eating way of living, so you can't deny yourself all the time I guess??? And...
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    Hello

    Thanks Gail, Frankie and Suki-Meg for your messages. I guess its just nice to know that I am not alone......... Gail - WOW!! You have done so well, I only hope that i have as much will power and determination to do this as you! And its encouraging to know that you didn't do any...
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    Hello

    Hey Frankie! Thanks for replying. It's good to talk to someone else who is fairly new to all this. I have been doing a bit of stalkingon here to be honest (lol) and have gotten a lot of tips already. Think I might start a food diary also, might help me out? Think I need to start exercising...
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    Hello

    Hi there!! I'm Rachel and started sw 4 weeks ago, but going it alone at home!! First week lost 5lbs, second wi lost 3lbs and third week also lost 3lbs!!! Whoo Hoo. Fourth week weigh in gained a pound. Determined not to fall off this early on. Staring weight 16st 8lbs(sigh) Current weight...
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