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I like to join too please :) Just re-starting SW again yesterday. AlmostThere85 -(0lbs lost - 14lbs to go) Largerthanmost (0lbs lost - 14lbs to go) MrsGroovy (3.5lbs lost - 10.5lbs to go) Charmed1 (0lbs lost - 14lbs to go( Berry85 (0lbs lost - 14lbs to go) Lumps (0lbs lost - 14lbs to go)

Morning. alb off for me this week. Am glad something has come off, but wish it could have been more...not complaining though! Good luck everyone :)

My scales do the same, I usually round up or down to 1/2 lb. This morning my weight was 11.08 7/8 ! I classed it as 11.09 and a STS - I don't think losing 1/8 of a lb is worth recording!

Morning everyone! Hope you are all pleased with Monday weigh-in this morning? I have STS this week which is a little annoying as I have stuck to plan. Oh well, hopefully it will show next week. I would really love a 3lb loss next Monday then I would have lossed a stone! Good motivation for me to...

I always find weekends quite hard as I would typically drink about half a bottle of wine on a Fri and Sat night! I'm trying to swap wine for a couple of G&T's instead. Is hard tho! Foodwise, I usually have a nice big SW breakfast at the weekend with bacon, egg, etc so that's something to look...

I don't mind a hairy man!!! Excluding back that its....no one likes a hairy back!

How many syns are you having a day? When I was doing the plan before I was usually eating my max of 15 syns, and my weight loss was really slow. The last few weeks since I've been back on plan I have been keeping my syns under 10 (usually having about 8 a day) and that seems to be working for...

Hi all - 5 lbs off for me this week which brings me from the 12s to the 11s, yay!

Well done Suespain! I had a 5 lb loss this morning which obviously I am over the moon about! Good luck to the rest of the Monday weigh-ins :)

Well done Chipmunk89, you're so close! It's been a good week for me - 5lb off takes me into the 11s! Whoop whoop - see you all there soon :)

You may still be able to pull it back. Doesn't sound like you were too bad ;) I am 12 stone exactly this morning so (in the nicest way possible) hopefully I'll be leaving here next week!

Haha, nice! I will go shopping!

Thanks so much for the support, I will def let you know how I get on. Actually the more I think about it the more excited I am getting about it. Just hope it's not a rainy day!!

Thanks for the tips. Does seem a bit daunting at the moment, but like you say, I will start slowly and build up. Hill Training...:eek: There is a big hill right at the end coming into Brighton which is nice, so I definitely need to be prepared for that! I trained for a 10k run a couple of years...

Thankyou, I am! Although to be honest the week before I went skiing and ate A LOT! which means I put on a lot in just one week - maybe that's why it came off quickly too... Well done Safi - 9lbs off in 2 weeks is brilliant! I will be overjoyed if I could do the same!

Morning! So after my first week I have lost....6lb! Whoop whoop! Never lost that much in a week before! Am over the moon :D Good luck Monday weighers!

That sounds pretty stressful to me! If they continue to get worse, or don't get any better then I would go back to the doctor again. My recent experience with doctors is that you need to be very insistent if you want something done, i.e. more in-depth tests or seeing a specialist.

Hi All, I have just had a moment of madness and signed up to join a team at work to do the London to Brighton Cycle ride for the British Heart Foundation. It's 54 miles and I'm already worried I've made a mistake!! Next step is to buy a decent bike as the one I have is really cheap, heavy and...

Good luck :D

Not wrong at all. He watched you carry all those bags in by yourself and a laptop so he knew you were on your own and perhaps had stuff worth stealing. Seems dodgy and you def did the right thing x

Yes I love 'A year to save my life' - it really shows the whole journey warts and all. Those people are very inspirational..and yes, Jesse Pavelka is HOTTT!

I don't like the way Biggest Loser emphasises that exercise and diet are the way to lose weight - then at the break are sponsored by meal replacement shakes - I feel it completely flies in the face of what the programme is supposed to promote!

I agree, it is a freak show, but I have to admit to watching them all the same. It's wrong but it does make me feel better about myself. Supersize vs superskinny is one of my favourites - although a bit disappointed they did away with the "food tube" this year showing everything the people had...

Hi all, I am doing SW from home - just started yesterday. I went to a class during the Summer but didn't really like the consultant and hated the weigh-in. I have been working from home today and been thinking about food ALL DAY! I feel like I've eaten loads all day, but all free foods so far so...

Hi All, I'm starting SW again today after losing all willpower and stuffing my face for the last 4 months. Last time I was on minimins I was in the 11's trying to get to 10's! Oh well...I have 7 lbs to lose to get there again and am feeling determined! Good luck everyone :-)

2.5 lbs off for me this week! now 11 st 5 !

2.5 off for me this week! aislingb - 8lbs (0lbs lost - 8 lbs to go) Alilou21 - 6lbs (0lbs lost - 6lbs to go) Athens -7lbs (0lbs lost - 7 lbs to go) Babybuffy84 - 6lbs (0lbs lost - 6lbs to go) Beki - 10lb (0lb lost - 10lb to go) Berniegray242 - 7lbd (1lbs lost - 6 lbs to go) Bobsledwheels -...

Hi, Hope you feel better soon. I used to get migraines with microgynon, and am now on cilest too. I've been pretty lucky with not getting too many side-affects from it. I do remember reading a forum where loads of women on cilest were complaining about extreme mood swings and depression. I...

I have seen it suggested on here before that not eating enough syns can slow down weight-loss. If your body does not get enough calories I think it holds on to the calories it does get, all the more firmly. Maybe up your syns to 8-10 a day (you're allowed 15), and see if that helps. SW states...

This will be my first challange too. I'm aiming for 8 lbs :D acc - 8lb (0lb lost - 8lb to go) aislingb - 8lbs (0lbs lost - 8 lbs to go) Alilou21 - 6lbs (0lbs lost - 6lbs to go) Athens -7lbs (0lbs lost - 7 lbs to go) Babybuffy84 - 6lbs (0lbs lost - 6lbs to go) Beki - 10lb (0lb lost - 10lb to go)...

My sister has a collie / german shepherd cross and he is the most dippy, dopey dog I have ever met. A bit thick, but lovely natured!!!

My favourite quick meal : cook spaghetti, drain, add chopped green beans, cherry tomatoes, ham, and a spoonful of light philadelphia (needs to be synned). stir until heated through...yum!

Well done everybody! I lost 1lb which is a miracle considering what I've been eating this weekend! Back on plan and want to try and lose an average of 2 lb a week now.

I knew a 4 lb loss last week was too good to be true...and after a week pretty much off-plan this week, I was expecting a gain, but still shocked that it was the whole 4 lbs I just lost! Feel like I'll be here forever, but only have myself to blame!

I had a little chocolate blip last night, but have woken up this morning feeling positive too! It's amazing what a bit of sunshine will do to your mood!

:cry: My friend bought me an easter egg at the weekend even though she knows I am on SW...I've managed to avoid it all week until last night....and scoffed the lot! So annoyed with myself as I already had a couple of easter cake things at work in the day. If there's something naughty in the...

Hi, I was thinking dairy too. That and sugar are the things that you will def be eating less of on SW. I have eczema too but it's always been quite mild and usually I just control it with moisturiser. I use Body Shop Shea butter. It's not cheap but works really well, and works better than the...

Good Luck! At least you had a good weekend by the sounds of it!

Whoop whoop! 4 lbs off for me this week which was a real shock as I hadn't been 100 % over the weekend...so pleased though!

Have really enjoyed following this thread. Hugo is gorgeous! You must be so happy. Makes me want a dog again! Good luck! Hope everything goes well for you x

I have sweet potatoes to use up, and after a quick search online for inspiration, am going to try and make a sweet potato, lentil and coconut curry. Think it should be do-able with some light coconut milk. Pretty adventurous for me...hope it turns out ok!

Well done everyone! I'm so determined to have a 100% week this week. I even resisted free dominos pizza at work yesterday that the boss bought as a 'well done' for everyone! Was very pleased with myself!

Not to be pedantic, but what you actually said was "any comments or feedback gratefully received" just thought your comment above was a bit harsh when someone had gone to the trouble of finding an article for you. That's all.

Don't think about the journey ahead of you too much...just concentrate on it week by week. Remember how good it feels when you weigh-in a bit more and a bit more comes off each time. You can do this again. Even though you have put the weight back on, you still look fantastic and you definitely...

Marmite??? Bleughh!

Well done Sharlet! So close now!

Only half a pound off for me this week but I'm happy with that after another weekend of excess! It was a special occasion so I was good all week and decided to just enjoy myself and not worry about SW over the weekend. :p

Very inspiring reading about the graduates. Well done! I was very silly last night and ate fajitas with lots of avocado and a big glass of wine :sigh: Me and BF went shopping and didn't get back till late...we were both staving and he suggested Fajitas and I just caved!!! Well...back on track...

Well done wannabeskinnymini!

Booo! Weighed in this morning and put on 2.5 lbs. I felt really bloated so knew it wasn't going to be good news. On the plus side though...I really enjoyed my cocktails and cider on Saturday night !

Well done Hannah! Congratulations :D

I was eating all 15 everyday, but last week I stayed below 10 syns a day and stuck to plan rigidly and lost 3 lbs so am trying to do that again this week.

:D:DYum! I make this all the time as my BF loves it too. I make it syn-free by using ham instead of choritzo - not as good, but still, pretty good for a free meal! I also put in fresh chilli for a bit more of a kick. :D

Good Luck ElectraBlue!

I know, am quite close, but with Easter and all these bank holidays coming up...!!! April is birthday month for most of my family too which means lots of nice meals! Will have to be on my best behaviour!

Yes please! Last time I was in the 10s I vowed to never be in the 11s again...so when I re-started SW a few weeks ago I was just in the 12s! Arggh!! At weigh-in this morning was 11.06 so am hoping to be in the 10s in 3 weeks :) Good Luck everybody xxx

It's unfair to point out that you were chatting when she came out of the meeting. It's only something she should bring up if she feels you are always chatting whenever she looks over! If she has a problem with anyone talking at all, it's probably because she is young and has this new promotion...

I am resisting the cadburys roses on the desk next to me!

I want to wear skinny jeans!

Has to be fresh pineapple and mango. I take a portion to work with me everyday. It's so sweet...makes me forget about chocolate!

You're right - it is really unfair. I have a really skinny friend who eats LOADS! Second helpings at main meals, and all the chocolate and cake she wants. She never puts on weight! It's not fair. Just different metabolisms I guess. Losing a stone is great though so don't let your hubbies...

Good Luck! I'm back too after failing at my first attempt at the beginning of the year. I'm determined to stick to it this time!!!

Damn! I just bought some expensive 97 percent pork sausages thinking they would be the lowest in syns, and just worked them out to be 4 1/2 syns each!

Do you think it could be a bid for attention? Maybe offer 'treats' for good behaviour instead. I know it seems like bribery, but if she sticks to it hopefully it will become second nature! What kind of things is she into? Maybe treats could be things like new item of clothing, or...

Well done on your 2.5 lbs !

Hi I know I'm a bit late but I'd love to join too if that's ok, even though I've not done too well so far! I'd like to lose 2 stone ideally so if this takes me 4 months then that's fine! I started on 5th January and lost 5 lbs in my first week, but then put on 1 lb in second week. It was my *...

A chicken oxo cube sprinkled over works well. It's a very similar flavour to walkers chicken crisps.

Well done, at least you caught the most important thing! :party0016:

Hi, I'd love to join too, even though I've not done too well so far! I lost 5 lbs in my first week, but then put on 1 lb second week. It was my * week and also went out for a meal where i indulged in lots of chocolate cake and wine! I'm not holding out much hope for this Wednesday's weigh in...

I used to do one and quite enjoyed it. I found the first couple really hard work, but could feel my fitness improving each week I went so would recommend!

Thanks! Got my free mascara and I love it! :)

I've never tried it for breakfast before. I think you have to cook it until it starts sprouting? I've only ever had it stirred into a tomato-based sauce...you can't really taste it then!

My friend had her hen-do in Bristol and was really good fun. We went to a recording studio and recorded 2 songs which was very funny as most of us couldn't sing! On the Saturday night we went to a kareoke bar which gave you your own little room and machine. It was fantastic. There was a little...

Oooh thanks. I did a search and found it. I will definitely try it!

Wow that does sound like hard work. Well done for resisting!! It's not easy! In the end yesterday I stayed within my syns for the day so no damage was done!

I'm so weak!! I gave in and one tiny little caramel shortcake bite which I think is about 4 syns! I need to be good this week too as I'm away for the weekend for my boyfriends 30th. I've been planning the weekend for months and plan to drink quite a bit of wine! Syns for the day so far = 8.5 !!

Thanks...I'll have an options hot chocolate instead and hopefully that will satisfy my sweet craving!

Oh, and to make it worse my weigh-in this morning shows I put on a lb, so rather than inspire me to try harder, I feel like saying 'Sod it' and stuffing my face!!

My willpower is seriously being tested right now...I'm in the office and someone had just bought in loads of cakes which are sat right by my desk; doughnuts, eclairs, cookies, fondant fancies and caramel shortcake! They also bought in some 'Be good to yourself' lemon cakes which I've worked out...

Keep at it, it sounds like you're following the plan properley. Often it's psychological...as in you feel big because you know you've eaten lots of food, but as soon as the scales show you've lost weight, or your waistband feels looser, suddenly you feel thinner and healthier!

Haha! Perhaps a 'punishment' could be being force fed chocolate and biscuits!

It's a lot more competitive if they get voted off though...and makes for better tv, which ultimately is what this show is about really...

I used to work with a guy who we all began to call my 'feeder'! He was always bringing me chocolate and cakes etc even though I'd tell him I was trying to eat healthy and didn't want them. One lunchtime he told me he was going to Macdonalds and did I want anything (I rarely eat there anyway). I...

nicolas - I love your quote!

Hmmm not sure. Just because they are Boots own doesn't mean they are better or safer...I would just stick to a normal diet as you are doing. It's a lot safer, and you don't have to deal with the severe consequences if you over eat! SW is low in fat anyway, I'd stick with that x

I'm into my second week of SW and managed to stay off the scales for whole of the first week. Am halfway into second week now and weighed myself this morning and it shows I've put on 1 lb :cry: Quite annoying as I've eaten the same things as I've done last week. Anyway...still 4 days til my...

Oooh sounds great! Cheese and wine and still lose weight! Getting excited about it now!!!

Doing some kind of exercise is a good stress reliever. After exercising you'll feel a bit better about yourself too and inspired to not eat bad food (hopefully) ! Good Luck x

I am going skiing for the first time in February and we are staying in a fully catered chalet. I am a bit worried as I guess I won't really be able to choose what I eat? I'm not really sure how they work! Am hoping that even if I do eat badly it won't make too much difference because of all the...

Thanks, have posted the link to the menu but has to be approved first I think...!

I'm doing it from home. My mum and sister are going to a group though. I didn't want to go as am already out a couple of evenings a week as it is. My support is minimins and them. My 'weigh in' is on a Wednesday morning then I have to text them to tell them how much I've lost!

Hi all. I've just completed my first week of SW and really pleased with the results so far. This Saturday though is a meal out with my BF's family at a french restaurant. I've looked at the menu and everything seems to be pan-fried and or with creamy white wine sauces! I really don't want to...