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  1. Rachgleeson

    I’m back again for the third time

    Hi Charlotte, I'm an oldie returning to keeping a diary. Wow you are amazing, that's an amazing weight loss, well done you. Going to browse through your diary now xx
  2. Rachgleeson

    Getting to goal in 2020........Who's with me?

    Hi just thought I would say hi and subscribe to your diary. Looks like you are doing amazingly well. 53lbs is fantastic x
  3. Rachgleeson

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Hi Susie, great to see your still here. How are you getting on?
  4. Rachgleeson

    My 2020 (millionth) restart in this crazy world

    So another good day on track, did a 2 mile Leslie sansone walk and the her 1 mile jog this afternoon. Just glad no one was there to see me 😂🥵 Lunch today was 2 Gluten Free Crumpets 40g gluten free white pudding 200g beans 2 gluten free sausages 2 eggs Tea was 2 stuffed mushrooms 1 lean...
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    My 2020 (millionth) restart in this crazy world

    So I did the Leslie sansone 3 mile walk today, so today's exercise is done. Lunch was stuffed mushrooms, bbq chicken and blue cheese salad. Very tasty for 547 calories
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    My 2020 (millionth) restart in this crazy world

    Hi thanks for replying. So sorry to hear you were in an accident, that must have been awful for you. Even worse when you are left with mobility issues. If your interested look up Leslie sansone on YouTube, you don't have to do everything she does, just do it the best way you can to suit you...
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    My 2020 (millionth) restart in this crazy world

    Hey I haven't posted on here for so long, but I feel I need a diary again to write down my feelings during this time. I have gained and lost and then gained again so many times, too many times to count 😂😂🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️. I'm really struggling at the moment so I'm hoping writing things here will...
  8. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    That's an idea, I think I have some in
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    My yo yo life

    Well had another good day, took my son on the cycle I do, he was shattered but he did it and I feel so proud of him. Been so lazy today, too warm to do any house work so just done a few bits this evening , it can wait it isn't going to go anywhere :D Food today Meal 1 - 2 low cal bread 3sp...
  10. Rachgleeson

    Calories don't count on a weekend... (I wish.....)

    I quite enjoy pointless too, mainly because I watched it with my dad when he visited here or I was visiting him.
  11. Rachgleeson

    Fat birds can't fly

    Great day, I need to cut down on bread but I find it too handy and it goes so well with everything :D
  12. Rachgleeson

    Minerva's corner...

    Wow, that's amazing!! You must be so proud of yourself!!
  13. Rachgleeson

    Fat birds can't fly

    Would love to go Australia, its definitely on my bucket list. The flight is definitely gonna be tough. The longest I have been on a plane is an hour. I think its this heat, I am tired getting up too, more than when I go to bed. Hope you're having a good day
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    My yo yo life

    Its a killer as there is quite a few hills, some days I wish it was just on the flat but then I feel great after the workout with the hills. Do you get out on your bike much?
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    Calories don't count on a weekend... (I wish.....)

    Food sounds great, I can't trust myself on no count. I need to point for control. You could easily have half a stone gone if you put your mind to it.
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    Fat birds can't fly

    I think in this heat you would have easily sweated those calories off today
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    My yo yo life

    Just back from a 14.5k cycle. I am nearly dead, so much harder this time of the day and in this heat. Much prefer 6am!! Time for a shower and then meal number 3 before my eating window close. Meal 1 - 2 low cal bread - 3sp, cheddar with cranberries - 4sp, 1x xlight laughing cow - 0sp, Jacobs...
  18. Rachgleeson

    PurpleRoses ~ Walking off the lbs :)

    How are you getting on hun? Xx
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Hope you enjoyed your meal with your friend. 2lb you will have that gone before you know it, and probably more to go with it. What diet are you following? Or Are you keeping it easy and calorie counting?
  20. Rachgleeson

    Calories don't count on a weekend... (I wish.....)

    Well done on your loss great that you are making better choices, wish I could say the same. I was away for the weekend and ate everything.
  21. Rachgleeson

    Minerva's corner...

    Thankfully my cat is ok really apart from sneezing and having a runny nose and eyes. She just needs an injection of antibiotics every now and then, her mum has sore eyes and so does her sister. They were all strays I took in when the mother decided our house was safe for them, she fetched them...
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    Fat birds can't fly

    Just popping by to subscribe. I hate the sticky nights, I had my fan on all night so wasn't too bad. Have a great day
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    Minerva's corner...

    Sorry to hear about your cat . One of mine has cat flu/aids and she gets quite ill at times, sneezing everywhere, the amount of snot that comes out of her nose is unbelievable!!! That's terrible that someone would do that to your car and just drive off, mustn't have a conscience or they were...
  24. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Thanks Tara, had a lovely time, got a bit burnt so a bit sore at the moment. Love swimming in the sea, just makes you feel free didn't want to come home. We just went down to Wexford - beautiful beaches, you could be anywhere. Was lovely thanks pr, wish I could have stayed longer. Feel so...
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    My yo yo life

    Thanks Tara, wise words as always. So we are going away for two nights, leaving first thing tomorrow morning and won't be back until Monday evening. So I can safely say points most likely won't be counted until Tuesday. But we don't get away often and we deserve it. Just heading to the...
  26. Rachgleeson

    PurpleRoses ~ Walking off the lbs :)

    Found you. Good luck hun you Can do it, xenical really is great for weight loss. I would love to go back on it but they have now started charging for it here and I really can't afford it . Xx
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    My yo yo life

    Thanks Lexie, you can keep me in check and on the straight and narrow xx Thanks PR, where is your diary now? Is it a new one? Xx
  28. Rachgleeson

    Calories don't count on a weekend... (I wish.....)

    Just popping by to subscribe. I am doing ww too, I go to class but I miss the support from minimins (been on here for years). How are you getting on this week?
  29. Rachgleeson

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Hi Susie, I am back again. Haven't read through your diary yet but I am guessing you have finally made the move . Xx
  30. Rachgleeson

    At goal & now beyond... 5:2 officially rocks!

    If anyone can get rid of that gain its you!! Will be gone before you know it. You have to enjoy yourself when on holiday . Xx
  31. Rachgleeson

    Tracy's Journey Into The Unknown (Maintenance!!)

    Saw the photo on fb and I still cant get over the huge difference. You are definitely such an inspiration to everyone. I only wish you could bottle your determination and send it to me xx
  32. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Well here we go again, back with my usual failings. I am doing WW still but really struggling as the losses aren't what I am used to. Only 19lb since end of Feb. So am thinking of combining 16:8 with I to hopefully speed things up a bit. I don't expect to lose 5lb every week or anything I...
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    My yo yo life

    Hi ladies. Christmas eating didn't go to plan as usual. But new year and back to it today. Normally takes me longer to get back in to it so have surprised myself hope everyone else is ok. Xx
  34. Rachgleeson

    At goal & now beyond... 5:2 officially rocks!

    Tracy is right. I think everyone retains after a Chinese because of all the salt. Happy fasting hun :) xx
  35. Rachgleeson

    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    Glad all went well with the coil. Hope it works for you. Xx
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    My yo yo life

    Thanks Lexie. Just hope this works for me. Xx Thank you. I have done so many re starts now - it's just rediculous. This one has to be it. Xx
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    My yo yo life

    Yeah weather has been pretty crap here too, but it stopped raining this morning so I took the opportunity. It does seem like a good plan and I feel like I have eaten loads too. It's great because there really is no restrictions, once I count the points I can have it. Breakfast 4 weetabix...
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    At goal & now beyond... 5:2 officially rocks!

    Stupid me. Been thinking it's Thursday all day today for some reason. Good luck with your fast tomorrow. Xx
  39. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Thanks Tara. Not taking any supplements at the moment, need to start again with vitamin b and d. Also magnesium. Only certain things I can take with my meds. X
  40. Rachgleeson

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Oh Susie the house is gorgeous. Just booking my flight now ;) Sooo jealous.
  41. Rachgleeson

    At goal & now beyond... 5:2 officially rocks!

    Lovely makeup as always hun. How was yesterday's fast and today's weigh in? Xx
  42. Rachgleeson

    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    Going toilet a lot is good for the weight ;) haha
  43. Rachgleeson

    Tracy's Journey Into The Unknown (Maintenance!!)

    Sound like a good plan and what better reason to celebrate than your daughter finishing her mocks. x
  44. Rachgleeson

    Finmanlog Needs to lose 28 pounds!

    Hi how are you getting on this week?
  45. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Ok. Here I go again. Swapping and changing is what I do best... so I am starting weight watchers at home, my stuff arrived in the post today so I now have all my food planned out - seems so much? !. I do hope to eventually go to meetings once I feel I have lost enough and feel a bit more...
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    Tracy's Journey Into The Unknown (Maintenance!!)

    You are certainly proof it can be done! ! Said it before and will say it again INSPIRATIONAL! !
  47. Rachgleeson

    Finmanlog Needs to lose 28 pounds!

    See when I get totm I am absolutely starving. Can never fill up - so probably just like any other day really haha. Hope you found what you lost. :)
  48. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Thanks ladies. Giving up definitely isn't an option for me. I am not going to stop - EVER. Not done much today. Just a weekly shop and chilled out in front of the telly. Might have a pear cider later. No cross trainer for me today. Will wait until Monday now. 5 days and 2 days off I...
  49. Rachgleeson

    At goal & now beyond... 5:2 officially rocks!

    Yes I have unfollowed some people on fb too, some can be quite annoying. X
  50. Rachgleeson

    My Road To A Fitter Me

    Oops sorry my mistake haha. Hint hint to your other half ;)
  51. Rachgleeson

    Tracy's Journey Into The Unknown (Maintenance!!)

    That is very low. Was it through illness? At least you can enjoy Christmas with no worries ;) would love to be in your position :D:p;)
  52. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Like wise Tracy. Hope you are keeping well. Xx
  53. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    No news. Living the quiet life. Still struggling as always. Just can't seem to keep any weight I lose off :(:mad: but I won't give in, will keep trying. Xx
  54. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    You are the beautiful one :) xx
  55. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Hey pr. How are you hun? Xx
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    My yo yo life

    You can eat whatever you want, that's the great thing about it - nothing is off limits. Actually a lot combine it with weight watchers or slimming world.
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    Tracy's Journey Into The Unknown (Maintenance!!)

    Tracy will be back, she was saying on facebook about it. X
  58. Rachgleeson

    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    Might have to give the iodine a try if it works. Will recommend it to my sister in law as she suffers terrible.
  59. Rachgleeson

    My Road To A Fitter Me

    Ooh lucky you :) what a lovely thoughtful husband you have. I have the fitbit one somewhere :rolleyes:. Always losing things.
  60. Rachgleeson

    Finmanlog Needs to lose 28 pounds!

    Popping by to subscribe. Well done on your fab loss. Looking forward to following your journey.
  61. Rachgleeson

    My Road To A Fitter Me

    Hi mary. Just popping by to subscribe. I am in Ireland too. Originally uk but been living here nearly 14 years. Well done on your loss so far, I was wanting to do weight watchers or slimming world but can't really afford it right now.
  62. Rachgleeson

    Welcome Back!

    Great to be back :)
  63. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Kids in school so just done 5 minutes on the cross trainer - will do more later. Having a cup of tea and watching old bad girls, trying to decide what to have for breakfast.
  64. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Hi mary. 5:2 is when you fast two days a week eating 500 calories and the other 5 you eat "normal". Hope that explains it ok. It isquite simple really.
  65. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Yay. So glad minis is back. Was going to start a new diary but think I will stay here. So anyway I had tried my hand at low carb but have come back to 5:2. Only my first week and I am surprised at how easy it's been, I am sure next week will probably make up for it so will probably regret...
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    At goal & now beyond... 5:2 officially rocks!

    SUPERSTAR! ! Great to be back isn't it
  67. Rachgleeson

    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Hi binks how are you hun? How's mum doing? Glad your job is going well. Xx
  68. Rachgleeson

    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    Making me drool lol. Hope you're son had a lovely day. Xx
  69. Rachgleeson

    Hi everyone im back chunckie chez

    Sorry to hear about your so called friends - so cruel. But well done for getting back up and dusting yourself off, you will show them. Xx
  70. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Hi ladies I am back. Parents left on Wednesday and I have been really naughty since then. I have decided I won't be doing 5:2 for a while but I will be doing a few 16:8's instead. I just don't feel like I am in the right head space for fasting, so will stick to just counting calories...
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    My yo yo life

    Loving my parents being here. Makes me so happy. Food was good yesterday, about 1600 calories. Went for a walk with my dad, he really would put you to shame. 73 and so much bloody fitter than me and most people half his age. Off out shopping today and dinner out in my dad's...
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    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Was about to send a search party out for you! !
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    My yo yo life

    My cupboard is fit to burst right now, hmm when cleaning I really need to clean that out haha. Could your mojo be under the clothes on top of the clothes horse/exercise bike, mine sometimes hides there ;)
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    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Morning binks (just about). Hope you are good. Xx
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    My yo yo life

    Thank you hun. Hope you find your motivation. ;) Not too far but far enough. I am living in Ireland and they are coming over from Cheshire UK. It's a long drive on them, dad is 73 and mum is 65. It's tiring for me when I do it even. Oops, fast never happened. Woke up starving...
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    My yo yo life

    Was down at in laws for our great nephews 2nd birthday - can't believe he is 2 already. Where does time go?!! Anxiety sucks big time :( but I am a lot better than I used to be, thankfully. It's not very often I see 1:30am nowadays. I am a bit boring really. Although I did Sunday...
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    My yo yo life

    Thanks rose. I recognised your name as soon as I saw it :) I have only just got into walking again, I go through phases where I do a lot then other times nothing at all!! Some days I could sit here for ten minutes trying to find an excuse not to go lol - I think that has a lot to do with my...
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    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    You can do it, you will feel so much better tonight if you have a good day today. Xx
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    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Cat that sounds just like what happens with me and ice cream ;) x
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    My yo yo life

    My thoughts exactly Katie lol ;) Morning walk done, even in the rain - get me. I have decided that I can't let a bit of rain stop me from walking. I think I am starting to feel a bit fitter (I think ;) ) I am walking faster - even my little girl said I was when we were walking yesterday...
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    My yo yo life

    Yes, got out today with the kids. So comfy. I love the colour too, feel good colour. Fasted today and wasn't sure if I would manage with it being bank holiday and the kids and husband being at home. Hubby doesn't know I fast, and he still doesn't lol. Didn't have breakfast - said my...
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    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    The 1lb will soon be gone. I would have eaten way more than that if I had a Domino's. X
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    My yo yo life

    Thanks so much. Great to see you back again - missed you. Xx
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    My yo yo life

    Thanks pr :) Not managed to get out for a walk yet, it's still really wet out :( don't want to dirty my new trainers ;)
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    My yo yo life

    Weather here isn't too bad yet, just feeling too lazy to move at the moment after a late night last night. Xx
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    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Loving the number on the scales :) well done lovely. Xx
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    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    They are only 71 calories :) We have been sat watching grimm all night, going to have to go bed soon though. Xx
  88. Rachgleeson

    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    I can turn evil when it's my totm ;)
  89. Rachgleeson

    Hi everyone im back chunckie chez

    Hop the interview went well chezz, I am sure they loved you. Xx
  90. Rachgleeson

    My weight loss diary on Xenical! :)

    Hi rosie. Good to hear from you. Glad things are going well for you. Xx
  91. Rachgleeson

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Congratulations on your loss and even bigger congratulations on your house. Very jealous lol. Hope you're having a great weekend. Xx
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    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Have you tried the hula hoops pufts? I love them - a bit too much. My steps are a lot lower today too, even after all the walking while doing the food shop. Xx
  93. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Thanks everyone. Your support is really appreciated and just what I need at the moment. Xx I hope so binks I really do. I just know I can't keep yoyoing. Xx
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    My yo yo life

    I think I am finally feeling a bit fitter and at last the scales are moving in the right direction, resulting in an 8 lb loss this week or 12 lb including last week's 4 lb gain. Got myself some new trainers today, and was looking at all the lovely sporty clothes, hoping I will be able to...
  95. Rachgleeson

    At goal & now beyond... 5:2 officially rocks!

    You never said you felt faint hun. Hope you are ok now. Xx
  96. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    All good thanks hun. 2 45 minute walks at least every day. 2 successful fasts so I am a happy bunny. How are you getting on? . Xx
  97. Rachgleeson

    Laura's last attempt!!

    Hi Laura welcome back. :) I think we are both in the same boat although I am not on the blue pills again. Keep feeling tempted but they just cost too much here in Ireland. Xx
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    My yo yo life

    It's so annoying hun. Really p***** off :( will keep going though. xz
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    My yo yo life

    I am covered in deep freeze all the time lol Really hoping my body starts letting go of a few pounds soon. Just feels like all this effort with walking is for nothing sometimes. I just keep thinking about the health benefits its giving me on the inside. Fasting today, really looking...
  100. Rachgleeson

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Safe travels tomorrow, I am sure you will have a fab time. Can't wait to hear all about it. Xx
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    My yo yo life

    Will try that thanks for the tip Tara. Xx Lexie hunny you know that I am not ready for that yet ;) xx
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    My yo yo life

    Oh no . It's still really sunny here. My feet are really aching tonight after all the walking. Just want to go and relax in bed.
  103. Rachgleeson

    Cant lose weight this time!

    I have recently added a couple of walks to my daily routine so fingers crossed something will happen soon. X
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    My yo yo life

    It's really sunny, not a cloud in the sky. Think I am even getting a bit of a tan :) Oops no not been stretching, I never thought to do stretches. Just back from my 2nd 2.5 mile walk. Chilling out for a few minutes before I go meet the kids from school. Looks like tomorrow could be...
  105. Rachgleeson

    Why am I not a size zero yet???

    Hello popping by to subscribe. How are you getting on?
  106. Rachgleeson

    Cant lose weight this time!

    Glad your plateau ended, you must feel great. I am going through a bad stage right now :/
  107. Rachgleeson

    New to 5:2 :)

    Hi cupcake girl. How are you getting on?
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    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Lovely day binks. Great when you can get a cheap night out ;) xx
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    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    I am not surprised, you are working hard. xx
  110. Rachgleeson

    14 Stone To Lose

    Hope everything is ok lovely. Xx
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    My yo yo life

    Morning walk done. 2.5 miles. Will do the same again this afternoon. Didn't stick to my no weigh in still 4 lb up :( but totm is due Sunday / Monday so could be that. Left thigh is quite painful when I try to walk up the stairs it's only when I lift it highish but for walking it's not...
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    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    Sound like me but I use the deep freeze.
  113. Rachgleeson

    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Omg 20000 steps I thought I was doing good on 14000 :) Silvermoon I use a fitbit not sure what binky uses. X
  114. Rachgleeson

    At goal & now beyond... 5:2 officially rocks!

    Yep not like Lexie to not be on here. She is ok though. Xx
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    Hi everyone im back chunckie chez

    You are a weight loss machine :) well done lovely. Xx
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Well done on your loss lovely. Great news on the new Zealand house - Italy isn't just a dream now, so exciting. X x
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    My yo yo life

    Have decided now to only weigh in on official day as it's getting me down not losing. Yesterday morning I was 5lb up :( after all the walking. I was talking to a friend and she said it's probably my body holding on to water to protect joints and muscles etc. I hope she is right as I really...
  118. Rachgleeson

    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    Stew sounds delicious. We are having a what you can catch/find day :) x
  119. Rachgleeson

    Hi everyone im back chunckie chez

    Aw chezz sorry to hear about the cyst. You must be a so uncomfortable. Hope it heals soon. Xx
  120. Rachgleeson

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    So exciting. Xx
  121. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Sts this week :( really disappointed but not much I can do about it now. Onwards and downwards. I am a bit constipated the last week so that could partly be to blame.
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Packing my case as I speak ;) very jealous Xx
  123. Rachgleeson

    Thought I'd give it a go!

    Well done :) x
  124. Rachgleeson

    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Glad you're day went well and your mum is happy where she is. Well done on your loss. Have a lovely weekend Xx
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    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    Great loss Tara , well done. Xx
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    My yo yo life

    Today's stats.
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    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Frankie and bennys? I love that place. They don't have them here in Ireland (can't decide if that's good or bad ) Hope you have a good day hun. Xx
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    My yo yo life

    Thanks binks. I am going for my second walk shortly. I was going to fast today but I have decided to make it a normal day. 3 fasts is just too much. So from next week back to Monday and either Wednesday or Thursday fasts. Just putting too much pressure on myself.
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Glad you got a good night's sleep, it can make all the difference. Xx
  130. Rachgleeson

    Hi everyone im back chunckie chez

    Hope you feel better soon lovely. Xx
  131. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Back from my morning walk. Over 6000 steps done so far. Ice pack on my knee while I relax watching obem. Hope everyone is doing well. Xx
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    At goal & now beyond... 5:2 officially rocks!

    I told you that you would be fine hunny. Xx
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    My yo yo life

    Good day food wise. Even managed to get a picture of my lunch. Was really good. Beetroot salad, carrot and seed salad, pasta and pine nut salad with ham and a pitta bread. A couple of walks done, feeling ok.
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    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Hope today went well hun. Xx
  135. Rachgleeson

    Trying calorie counting! 90lbs to loose!

    Good to see you back hun. Xx
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    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    You are the spin master or should I say lady!! Well done. X
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    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    I would love to try spinning some day
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    Thought I'd give it a go!

    A stone loss is great, well done. I have given up doing these challenges as I never complete them :/ x
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    My yo yo life

    Got your message and replied. Forgot to look it up after but will do today. Back from a 2 1/2 mile walk. There is a big green area just 2 minutes from me that has a park on for the kids so I did 8 laps of that. Will go for another smaller walk this afternoon. Watching my 600lb life...
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    My yo yo life

    I have the salt and vinegar ones. I love them. Real strong tasting too. Hope you're feeling a little bit happier today. Always here if you want to talk. Xx
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    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Congratulations on the job hun. Really pleased for you. Xx
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Oh no . :( hope you are feeling better now. Xx
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    My yo yo life

    Fasting today. Done two Leslie 1 mile walks today. Tea is turkey mince with courgetti and carrotetti in flava it bbq seasoning and laughing cow cheese. Had 2 snack a jacks with laughing cow cheese triangles as was Sooo hungry. So today's fast is going to be a higher one at 617. Not...
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    I don't know how you turned down a peanut butter cookie, I couldn't lol. :D
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    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Great bargains hun. So sorry you never got to see your mum ((((hugs)))) xx
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    My yo yo life

    I ended up having the mackerel with two stand n stuff taco cups and lettuce. I love the wholegrain bread, not very often I have white and if I do its seeded. Today's fitbit results :)
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    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    Funky bums, tums and thighs sounds interesting :)
  148. Rachgleeson

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    So pleased you are getting good news on the house front. 3lb down is fab. Great food as always. Xx
  149. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Don't you just love breakfast after a fast. Always tastes so much better. Been for my second walk. Omg the heat today it's gorgeous even if it does mean I came back with a face like a lobster. It will be worth it. Had a bag of salt and vinegar fish n chips with a piece of cheese. Will...
  150. Rachgleeson

    Thought I'd give it a go!

    I am yoyoing. So frustrating but will keep going and keep trying. Trying to do a bit more exercise. What challenge were you doing?
  151. Rachgleeson

    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Thinking of you hun. Hope your mum is ok. Really hope they let you know about your job soon. Not fair to leave you hanging for so long. Xx
  152. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    I enjoy them, I was doing them regularly last year. But as usual got sidetracked / lazy Did the 1 mile super walk yesterday and the normal 1 mile walk. Been out for a 20 minute walk this morning. Might go for another this afternoon / evening. Little and often. I used to go walking with...
  153. Rachgleeson

    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Men always lose quicker than us, not fair. Hope today went well. Xx
  154. Rachgleeson

    Hi everyone im back chunckie chez

    Well done on your fab loss chezz. Hope your mood has lifted. Xx
  155. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Fasting today and all going well. Kids are back in school which helps. Soon be food time :)
  156. Rachgleeson

    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Enjoy your night hun. Xx
  157. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Oh dear I am so hungry. Trying to drink to take my mind off it. Just had to light a fire, gone really cold. I will have to save some calories to have a weight watchers hot chocolate. Xx
  158. Rachgleeson

    Thought I'd give it a go!

    Hope you're ok. Very quiet here. X
  159. Rachgleeson

    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Glad you had a lovely evening yesterday and I wouldn't worry about the calories hun life is for loving. Hope the bfs dad is ok Xx
  160. Rachgleeson

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Aw isn't it lovely when you get nice comments like that. Really gives you a lift. Makes the hard days worth while. Xx
  161. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Fasting today. Hopefully it won't be too bad. I have a small lunch planned and a shepherds pie for tea. But I might leave the lunch and have some veg with the shepherds pie. Will just see how the day goes. Xx
  162. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Just done 20 minutes wii my fitness coach and the Leslie sansone 1 mile super walk (16 minutes). This is the result lol. Not a good look.
  163. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    I ate enough chocolate over Sunday, Monday and Tuesday to last me a life time. Yes I love this weather, makes me feel so much better. Xx
  164. Rachgleeson

    Hey, Newbie with over 20 stone to lose

    Good to see you back lovely. I can really sympathise with you with depression, I have been suffering from it for almost 12 years - that and panic attacks. I am sure you will have that gain gone in no time, you sound in the right frame of mind to do it. Xx
  165. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Yes fasted yesterday, first one since Wednesday last week. Feels good to get one done out of the way. Didn't struggle as much as I thought I would. Breakfast was protein milk with banana and cashew butter blitzed to make a milkshake, very yummy, and 2 bagel slims with low low cheese...
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    My yo yo life

    The first picture is fungi the dolphin, top right corner you can just about see him. Second is one of the other dolphins that turned up. The fifth is the mountain we partly walked up, you can just about see the cars at the bottom. 6&7 is waterfalls at the side of the road going through the...
  167. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    I am starving already lol. This is going to be a long day. I will post a few pictures of our weekend. Xx
  168. Rachgleeson

    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Busy day hun. Must be so frustrating when they don't get back to you and let you know how they are. Good luck with the driving lesson hun. Xx
  169. Rachgleeson

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    I just couldn't get my ibody to connect. What is scan bran? A cousin of ours recently moved to new Zealand, her boyfriend is from there. It looks really beautiful - would love to visit. Xx
  170. Rachgleeson

    Hi everyone im back chunckie chez

    Lol you do make me laugh. Sexy mama :) xx
  171. Rachgleeson

    At goal & now beyond... 5:2 officially rocks!

    Fasting with you, for definite this time ;) xx
  172. Rachgleeson

    Tracy's Journey Into The Unknown (Maintenance!!)

    Tracy you are like me. When you binge you do it in style lol. Xx
  173. Rachgleeson

    Hi everyone im back chunckie chez

    Wow chezz what a fab loss. I put on more than that since Saturday lol. Kit kat chunky camp would be good lol. Got some angel delight from tesco, thought of you when I saw it lol. Xx
  174. Rachgleeson

    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Hi hun. Hope you had a lovely weekend. I am with you feeling bleurgh, but silly ne just carried on eating crap today :( xx
  175. Rachgleeson

    Kitty Kicks Butt 32lbs gone forever.

    4 weeks of a bug. You must feel weak after it. Xx
  176. Rachgleeson

    14 Stone To Lose

    Hope you had a lovely easter. Xx
  177. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Had an absolutely amazing weekend, didn't want to come home at all. Weather was gorgeous. Went to see the famous dingle dolphin fungi. He has been living there since 84, just turned up there one day and never left. 3 more dolphins turned up so we were really lucky. So food wise, I have...
  178. Rachgleeson

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Don't like it lol. Good job it was only cheap. Just ordered myself a fit bit again. Great food choices, love sausages and chips. Xx
  179. Rachgleeson

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Tried using your link to download and it keeps saying can't open file even though download is complete grrr.
  180. Rachgleeson

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    I can't seem to connect mine to the app at all :( don't know what I am doing wrong. Will keep trying. Xx
  181. Rachgleeson

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Hey hun. What app did you download for the ibody? Mine arrived today but can't find the app. How do you find it? Accurate? Well done on getting a loss lovely. Xx
  182. Rachgleeson

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    I agree you are definitely an inspiration. Xx
  183. Rachgleeson

    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Big hugs to you hun , such a stressful and upsetting time for you. Xx Well done on the smaller leggings - bet you feel great for that. Great day my lovely. Xx
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    My yo yo life

    Oh bless her haha. I suppose some of them did used to look a bit like calculators. I will keep all bedroom doors shut and she knows there is no need to go in. . Liam said last night we would have breakfast before we go. All I could think was "erm no I have just more or less sterilised my...
  185. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    We were there for a wedding last August and enjoyed it so much we decided to take the kids there. Plus they really wanted to go anyway. It really is a beautiful place with amazing views. Lots of green countryside. Just been cleaning around the house, mainly the kitchen sink and the...
  186. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Thanks Tracy :) xx Thanks binks :) xx I really should be in bed. Not long done the packing, just need hubby to pack his. I think me and Ruth have taken over most of the case lol. It's a girls perogative ;) xx
  187. Rachgleeson

    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Haven't done the Leslie walk in a while. Maybe next week ;)
  188. Rachgleeson

    Hi everyone im back chunckie chez

    Great food. I made a banana angel delight the other day but used almond milk and it didn't taste great. I like almond milk on my cereal but not for angel delight. I felt cheated lol. Hope you have a lovely long weekend . Xx
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    My yo yo life

    Thanks ladies. Food always tastes so good after a fast. But I always feel like I have over eaten even when I definitely haven't. Going to pack soon, I really don't think I will be able to sleep tonight lol. I know Ruth won't.
  190. Rachgleeson

    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    We are hun , we are going away for the weekend to kerry - can't wait.
  191. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Thanks hun. Feeling really pleased with myself. Half a stone in two weeks isn't bad is it!! Still not had breakfast, not felt hungry but I might have something soon. X
  192. Rachgleeson

    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Safe journey hun. Hope you have a great weekend. And don't worry about the admin jobs everything will fall into place. Xx
  193. Rachgleeson

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    I am sure you will figure the ibody out hun. Still no sign here of mine. Going to send them a message I think and see what they have to say. I think I should have just got another fit bit. Sounds like a lovely relaxing weekend you have planned. Enjoy lovely. Xx
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    At goal & now beyond... 5:2 officially rocks!

    I told you that you would do it. Really pleased for you hunny. Xx
  195. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    So weighed in today. I can't believe it but I have lost 4 lb. I am over the moon. I was thinking 2lb but no good old me doubled it. I think doing 4:3 has given me the boost I needed.
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    14 Stone To Lose

    Hope you are ok lovely. Xx
  197. Rachgleeson

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Well done on your loss hunny. Wish I had known you were selling your spiralizer, I want one. I ordered the ibody too but mine never arrived yet, beginning to wonder if it will. Xx
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    My yo yo life

    Thanks everyone :) xx Sorry not been here much this week. I don't know where time is going. Fasted Monday and today. So weigh in again tomorrow instead of Saturday as won't be fasting Friday this week. We go away for the weekend to kerry - can't wait. Looking forward to finally...
  199. Rachgleeson

    Hi everyone im back chunckie chez

    Chezz that's an amazing loss. Well done lovely. Xx
  200. Rachgleeson

    Hi everyone im back chunckie chez

    Good luck for weigh in tomorrow, got my fingers crossed for you. Xx
  201. Rachgleeson

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    That's a nuisance that they only refer to ww , pretty stupid really. You should be able to choose which one you prefer. Xx
  202. Rachgleeson

    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Great news about the job. Well done lovely. I really hope it goes well for you. Xx
  203. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    3lb off!! I didn't lose anything from yesterday's fast but I think I have figured out why , totm is due Monday / Tuesday so I think I have done well to get a loss. Only 2 fasts next week as the four of us are off to kerry for the weekend on Friday. Don't think I will even dare to attempt a...
  204. Rachgleeson

    At goal & now beyond... 5:2 officially rocks!

    I want the jelly tots. Can't wait until lent is over! ! You know your cakes always look great, and anyway its taste that matters most. Well done on coming in under 1700, I know you wanted that :)
  205. Rachgleeson

    Kitty Kicks Butt 32lbs gone forever.

    Lexie is right, listen to your body. Fasting will be there when you are feeling better. Xx
  206. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Lol I should have had more then ;) Fast complete, so relieved. Wasn't sure I would manage with the kids being home but Yay I did. Weigh in tomorrow - fingers crossed.
  207. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Oh you're so lucky haha. I can't believe I resisted the cheese as I absolutely love cheese!! Still going well so far! No food as yet, except for a little tiny taste of the cake mix to check it was ok. And it was just tiny!!
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    My yo yo life

    Argh torture. Just had to make my little girl toasted cheese sandwich thins, smells Sooo good. And she wants to BAKE this afternoon! !!!"
  209. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Thanks, I don't mind doing it on a Friday but definitely couldn't do Saturday or Sunday. X So just done 75 minutes on my fitness coach (cardio) on the wii. Then near the end the coal man knocked on the door but I didn't dare answer it as I was a big sweaty mess , didn't want to scare him off...
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    My yo yo life

    Thanks ladies :) Urgh woke up so hungry, but on Wednesday when I did this it actually turned out to be an easy fast. So hoping today will be the same. As soon as kids have gone school I will do some exercise, this normally helps with the hunger. Going to wait until tea and have all my...
  211. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Welcome silvermoon. :) I really should go to bed. So tired and can't stop yawning. Fasting tomorrow, 3rd and final one of the week. Fingers crossed for a good weigh in Saturday. Kids finish at 12 tomorrow for 2 weeks, someone pass me the straight jacket please ;)
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    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Tea sounds yum. I am not very creative lately. Xx
  213. Rachgleeson

    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Isn't it lovely when people comment on your weight loss. Gives you a real boost. Xx
  214. Rachgleeson

    At goal & now beyond... 5:2 officially rocks!

    Tara is right you do have to believe in yourself. You have done so well. Xx
  215. Rachgleeson

    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    You're doing great. Is it cold there? The cold always makes me hungry. Xx
  216. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    None fast day today. Breakfast was sausage, bacon and beans with sandwich thins. There should have been eggs but I forgot to buy any in. Bits of tidying up done, there's always something with my two. Floors hoovered and washed. So watching ghost whisperer and having a latte machiato...
  217. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Lol. Love you too. Xx
  218. Rachgleeson

    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Make sure you're eating enough hun. Glad the lessons are going good. Xx
  219. Rachgleeson

    At goal & now beyond... 5:2 officially rocks!

    I always mash my potatoes with mayo - butter kills me now. Looks delicious Lexie. I need to do sausage and mash, maybe at the weekend. Xx
  220. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    To go from a ravenous day yesterday to today where I am not all that hungry and didn't even have my soup as normal at half four. Just wasn't hungry. Not eaten anything just cordial and green tea consumed. I am strange lol.
  221. Rachgleeson

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    I don't blame you, the weather here is horrible. Italy would be amazing, I will come and visit ;) food looks great as always :)
  222. Rachgleeson

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    The tesco cheese thins are lovely. Very morish. Xx
  223. Rachgleeson

    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Scary in the lift, I absolutely dread that happening. Good luck with your driving lesson tomorrow. How are you finding them? Xx
  224. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Still hungry. Doesn't look good for tomorrow's fast lol. I'm sure I will wake feeling better :) . Still undecided whether I am doing a 4:3 this week, but I am definitely swaying towards a yes. I just am desperate to get a big chunk of weight off and I think 4:3 is the only way especially...
  225. Rachgleeson

    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Great news about the nursery. Hope something comes out of it for you. 2lb off is fab well done lovely. Xx
  226. Rachgleeson

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Talking of biscuits have you tried the foxs caramel thins? Only 27 calories. I love them. Well done on your loss hun, you are amazing :) xx
  227. Rachgleeson

    Kitty Kicks Butt 32lbs gone forever.

    Well done kb. Xx
  228. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    I did thanks hun :) quiet like every weekend for me ;) Successful fast yesterday. Feeling really hungry today, already eaten loads :( still within calories so not the end of the world. Will just have to watch what I have the rest of the day.
  229. Rachgleeson

    Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

    I love the aches after exercise ☺
  230. Rachgleeson

    Hi everyone im back chunckie chez

    That's the last time you will see that weight, just remember that. Don't dwell on it, think about what it will be in a couple of weeks time. Food sounds great. Xx
  231. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    I too could have soup every day, especially if there is bread with it :) Did my boxing and foot was fine. Did 25 minutes, better than nothing. Booked an appointment with the doctor for 10 to 4 . I have an idea what it could be (apart from it being my weight :( ) so we will see.
  232. Rachgleeson

    Kitty Kicks Butt 32lbs gone forever.

    Don't worry about the scales. Just have a good week and then if you really feel like it weigh in :) Boooo Ireland lol. My daughter said they were just lucky. She wanted England to win. Xx
  233. Rachgleeson

    Hi everyone im back chunckie chez

    Oh chezz that's awful. People's true colours always come out in the end. You show them girl, you will do this. You will be gorgeous inside and out and they will still be ugly on the inside - not much they can do about that.
  234. Rachgleeson

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    I have never really been to tipperary, I am in the next county. But there is some lovely countryside all around Ireland and some beautiful beaches. Most people are extremely friendly, more so than in the UK. You should take another holiday here but come further down the country from...
  235. Rachgleeson

    14 Stone To Lose

    Hope you're ok lovely. Xx
  236. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Trying to decide whether to exercise today. Wondering if the boxing will make it worse. There isn't vigorous moving of the feet. I will just see how it goes I think. Have woken up quite hungry this morning, hoping it doesn't make today too hard. Only 7 1/2 hours until soup lol ;)
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    My yo yo life

    Glad it's not just me Tracy :) it just seems easier. I am thinking of having a go of doing my own and see how they work out. Hi kb, good to see you back, hope you're feeling better. Xx
  238. Rachgleeson

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    I will settle it for you. Move to Ireland ;) near me. Xx
  239. Rachgleeson

    Tracy's Journey Into The Unknown (Maintenance!!)

    That's fab maintenance numbers. :) xx
  240. Rachgleeson

    Kitty Kicks Butt 32lbs gone forever.

    Still sick :( hope you improve soon xx
  241. Rachgleeson

    A Healthier Lifestyle Quest!!

    I have been awol until recently. Well done on getting to goal, you must feel fantastic. Congratulations on moving in together. :) xx
  242. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Had a great weekend food wise. Haven't over eaten at all. Didn't have a takeaway made my own 'fakeaway' last night was yum, so much nicer. Not saying I won't have a takeaway ever again but this was sooooo good. Got a really sore foot, been this way on and off for a few months but been...
  243. Rachgleeson

    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Well done for trying it though hun. You will feel so good tomorrow. A lot of people tend to have more energy when fasting. I think your body gets used to it. I have exercised a few times in a fasted state. Xx
  244. Rachgleeson

    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    That sounds fine. I normally have a 74 calorie soup around half four and then at seven I have my tea. Then normally bed at nine :) I know you can do it. Xx
  245. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    1lb gain this week :( gutted doesn't come close. Hopefully it will show next week .
  246. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Get it dusted and get on it :) My daughter loves what I do on it too. She must have done half hour or more the other day.
  247. Rachgleeson

    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    If you want any help on Sunday just ask hun!! One bit if advice would be to avoid carbs. Xx
  248. Rachgleeson

    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Only another 11 years to wait until the next one.
  249. Rachgleeson

    My yo yo life

    Will change it to that Lexie :) I forgot how good the wii was , and you actually forget you are exercising. You think it's just a game. :);
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