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Thanks, Ellie! Yeah I had initially hoped for a bit more seeing I'm doing red this week but I figure after last week I'm just lucky I didn't gain eh. I'm keeping a seat for you here in the teens! I never want to see '2'at the beginning of my weight again. I know how you feel though, I feel like...

1.5lbs off for me this week Ellie :) I'm ok with it, would have liked more but seeing I skated by with a STS last week after being so bad I am happy enough lol! It all evens out doesn't it. 19st 7.5 now :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com

1.5lbs off for me this week! Feeling ok with that as I was bad last week and got away with STS so it all evens out lol! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com

Me too Ellie! When I looked back I realised my best days were on red and my best losses were red weeks usually at least 3lbs. I find it hard to so red continuously though, but I'm doing it all this week and maybe next then I might do as you say, mix up red and EE. I'm a total carnivore so very...

Hi Ellie, Wow that's a fantastic loss! Well done you :) delighted for you! I have indeed, I decided to try a red week. Normally I do EE but to jump start me back in to have a good week I decided to give red a go cos I know a lot of people say they get better losses. So far feeling good, no...

Oooh that's one of my favourites Ellie! Yum. That or black bean beef :) I magically STS today, I've no clue how though. Rolling with it though and so relieved so I'm going to get right back on it and fingers crossed for a decent loss next week Hope alls well Jane! What day do you weight in...

Amazingly a STS for me this week :) Trust me most weeks id be sooo angry but this week it's relief! I haven't been fantastic, been quite active I suppose but defo not 'on plan' Going to through myself into it this week though, onwards n downwards! Well done everyone on your losses :) Sent...

Go you Ellie! No better feeling than getting your head back in the game! I'll be honest, I haven't been fantastic. I haven't been terrible but not 100% at all (damn star week) makes me crave the worst stuff - I'll be lucky if I only gain a 1lb or 2 lol. Oh well. Welcome to the thread JaneB and...

Don't worry Ellie! Just climb straight back on the wagon and you'll be down again in no time! It is so frustrating how we can gain so much in so little time, but fingers crossed that getting back on track means it slides off just as easy too :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com

Yes I felt really really good Ellie and even got a few compliments so hopefully that'll spur me onwards n downwards lol! Aw that sounds like you've had a great time away. Always nice to have a break from the everyday eh! And I love pimms too lol. I'm back home now, a little worse for wear and...

Thanks, destamia! I'm really pleased! Congrats on your loss and your 4.5st award that's great :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com

Well done everyone! Those are some fantastic losses this week. Got to love Friday weigh ins :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com

Sorry I haven't filled in my diary in a couple of days, been feeling sorry for myself with the cold lol. Despite that I've stayed on plan and lost 4lbs this week at WI! I'll try to go back to updating everyday now that I'm feeling a bit better, at a wedding today though so not sure my food...

Aww sounds like you're having a great time Ellie so don't worry about it! You can always start again when you get back :) and nope those scales can't yell thank god as there's times they would have deafened me lol! Having a great week! Weighed in this morning and have lost another 4lbs :) I'm...

Woohoo 4lbs off for me this week :) Really pleased as id been so good but hadn't felt like id lost so it was a nice surprise yeayyyyy That takes me down to 19st 9lbs Hoping a few more weeks in this room then into a new zone. Next stop, gym membership! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com

4lbs off for me this week :) just goes to show you never know cos I really felt I might stay the same! I'm really pleased with that, off to a wedding today and will feel a bit better in my new dress knowing that! Well done on your losses everyone and good luck for those still to WI Sent from...

How are you getting on Ellie? Did you have a nice time away? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com

Hey all! Not sure how I feel about WI I've mostly been good bar one bad meal on sat night! Only thing is I don't 'feel' like I've lost :( I've my fingers n toes crossed for at least a small loss!! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com

Having such a blah day, woke up not feeling rested despite a full 8 hrs kip then midday I started to feel not too well, throat sore :( Nonetheless I've stayed on plan and am determined not to use it as an excuse to eat ice cream! Breakfast: Vanilla muller light with pineapple chunks Lunch...

Managed to stay on plan today despite the approaching star week making me wand to eat everything in sight! But that being said I'm trying hard to make sure Saturday nights cheat doesn't affect this weeks loss. Breakfast: 2 clementines Lunch: Subway club salad w/sweet onion sauce (2 syns)...

So lovely day here today, and woke up with a surprisingly positive attitude despite last nights slip! Food for today. Breakfast/Brunch: Blueberry wheat (hex b) and skimmed milk (hex a) Dinner: Chicken and bacon pasta bake with broccoli onion mushrooms spinach and sweet corn with light...

Well done Ellie, and loss is better than none at all! I had a little blip yesterday :( last minute dinner out with friends and went for steak and chips...and cheesecake :( sooo naughty....but so yummy! Oh well I'm drawing a line under it and starting again today, I'll have to work my butt off...

Hey all, So little blip had today!!! Woke up too late for breakfast... Lunch: SW cottage pie Dinner: steak and chips with pepper sauce. White choc cheesecake :( Had a last min meal out with friends and it was at an American diner so really being healthy wasn't a massive option and by the...

Oooh me too I love chicken chow mein. I seen a recipe on you tube for home made on I'd like to try to make sometime! Good luck for the weigh in Ellie I'm sure it'll be grand! And well done on your loss destamia :)

Today's been good food wise. Last minute team lunch out at work but I chose wisely I think lol Breakfast: blueberry wheats (hex b) and skimmed milk (hex a) Lunch: chicken in black bean sauce with boiled rice (5 syns?) Dinner: SW cottage pie Snacks: mango, raspberry and nectarine Again...

Aww definitely! You have to let your hair down sometimes and the drinks you have planned are good choices so you'll be grand. I just didn't wanna chance an impromptu night out so soon after starting back lol I know myself too well!

Hi Ellie, Thanks so much, I'm really delighted. Just got to keep going down :) Well done on getting into your dress! There's no better feeling right?! I'm sure it felt amazing :)

Thanks Ellie! I'm all chuffed, I definitely NEVER want to see 20 on the scale Ever again so I gotta keep ploughing forward lol. Oh don't you worry I know it won't be long til you're in there with me, enjoy your hols and you can come back fighting your way down :) We had a team lunch today...

Lol definitely Jojo! But that's awesome, it's always good when you get a boost of motivation :) I'm all pleased with the loss now it's had time to sink in. Almost went out drinking tonight but decided against it lol, my will power would have just disappeared if I'd done that!

Thanks destamia I'm over the moon :)

Hi everyone! Just got into this room today with a 2lbs loss taking me to 19st 13lbs woohoo! Was my first week back on plan after wayyy too long off so I'm pleased with that. I never want to see that 20st figure again lol! Happy Friday all :)

Thanks Zappacat and Cloudy9! Definitely, the more the morning has gone on the more pleased I am :) It's rainy and grey here this morning so I think I was just in miserable old sod mode haha

Morning Jojo! Thanks so much, I managed to get 2lbs off this week :) Initially I was like "aw is that it!?" But hey ho a loss is a loss and so long as I'm heading in the right direction I don't mind. Plus it takes me into a new stone bracket :) Aw STS isn't bad at all, especially if you've...

Morning Ellie! I managed to get 2lbs off this week so I got into the 19's Yeay! I was initially a tiny bit disappointed but then thought oh well a loss is a loss, least I'm in the right direction again! I get weeks like that too, I sometimes go from being 100% one day to chocolate and crisps...

Hi all, 2lbs off for me today. I'm a little disappointed because I was 100% and thought it might be a little more as it's my first week back on plan but oh well! At least that's me down into a new stone bracket woohoo! Well done everyone on your losses :)

Aww thanks so much, it's been a long time getting here but determined to do it this time. Feel free to have a nosey at my diary anytime, I'm not sure how to link it as I mostly use my phone app. And any recipes etc you have I'd love to hear about! :)

Ahhh so it's Friday weigh in tomorrow! Really hoping for a big loss my first week back on plan but suppose I'll have to wait and see! Had a good day food wise so happy with that. Breakfast - blueberry wheats (hexb) and skimmed milk (hexa) Lunch- subway club salad bowl with sweet onion - (2...

I know what you mean, always feels like you get away with a little bit more in the first few weeks lol. I feel the same, trying to keep my head in it by saying no to all bad things lol, I'm kinda all or nothing! Fingers crossed for an awesome second week tho! My weigh in is tomorrow so I'm...

Wow that's a great first loss! Well done you. Keep it up and you'll have that stone off no problem for your hols!

Lmao! @ the carrot in water!! That's made my morning Ellie lol. But I agree I get things like that into my head too, and I think that cos I've got long kind of thick hair if it gets wet it'll add a few pounds lol. Aww don't worry hopefully it won't be long before you can get signed up and...

That sounds like a really good day had Michelle. Good luck for weigh in! :)

Hi there, Just wanted to stop by and say hello! I've spend the last few days reading your diary (obviously not during work teehee), and boy is it inspiring!! You've done so incredibly well, and your pics look fantastic. Just really wanted to say thank you as I've gotten loads of ideas and...

Thanks Jojo! I am taking it nice n slow, one day at a time at the minute especially as I was off plan for so long. I just don't want to let myself down again as I'm really determined to stick it out this time and see it through to goal! Thanks so much for your kind comment

Hi Dawn, Well done on starting SW and on your great loss so far that's amazing! Trust me you won't look back. I started in Jan 2013 and by Aug/Sept I had lost 6stone. I've kind of been stop starting since then, not really trying etc. started again last week and feeling really good. I find it...

Ps please ignore the old slippers lol!

Yuck what a horrible day!! (Weather wise only) thankfully lol. Had a long day at work and managed to say no to the mountain of sweets and chocolate still doing the rounds Feel great and so in control for the first time in ages! Food Diary Breakfast: Blueberry wheats (hex b) and skimmed milk...

Hehe great minds think alike eh Ellie! Lol. Oh I'm the same, I did Rosemary Connolly years ago and all the ladies were the same, last chance per, jacket and shoes off etc. so funny the way we all think the same. Because I'm doing it from home I do the same thing every week, WI first think...

Aww I wouldn't be too hard in yourself Michelle! We all get those days, at least you still took skin off etc and made sensible choices instead of completely gorging (my usual style is all or nothing making damage limitation hard!) You're brekkie sounds yum haven't had a hot breakfast in ages...

So before I lose heart, and because I mean it this time, just thought I'd post a little before bad after photo...well more a before and during photo cos I've still a long way to go and the next collage will have a third photo of a much smaller again 'me'!

Another great day managed to stay on plan despite copious amounts of sweets and chocolate doing the rounds in the office! Breakfast: Blueberry wheats (hex b) and skimmed milk (hex a) Lunch: Subway club salad with honey mustard dressing (2syns) Dinner: Slimming world burger with sweet potato...

Apparently the £25 covers everything except archery and spin - neither if which appeal to me anyhow so Yeay! I have no excuse, gonna pop in at the weekend at sign up Aw no not at all that's good thinking lol! I'd probably be thinking the same 'hmm here's hoping it's aluminium cos that's super...

Aww that's a shame but wow chilli lime and ginger could be just the kick they need!! I love that combo you'll have to let me know how they turn out when you've had a play around with them Oh Lordy that's a lot of parts! Sounds like he's got a good plan in place though! Fingers crossed all goes...

Aw weekends are always tough Michelle. Especially at a carvery/buffet cos there's so many yummy temptations around. Best thing is just draw a big line under it and today is a new day! Plus the start of a new week. You can do it

Having a great on an day today. Breakfast: Tesco Blueberry wheats (Hex B) and skimmed milk (hex A) Lunch: Subway club salad bowl with lettuce, red onion, tomato, peppers, pickles and jalapeños with sweet onion sauce (2 syns) Dinner: Haven't had yet but it's last night left over SW chilli with...

Hi minigcat No worries at all we are all in this together eh! I'm constantly reading threads and diaries for advice, motivation and recipes! I also recently put a photo of myself at nearly 26st before I lost 6st last year up on the fridge lol ...remind myself of what being bad could push me...

Aww Ellie I totally feel for you, my mum is in the same boat, she has really bad arthritis in her knees and feet which makes it really hard to exercise. Luckily for mum she's been slim her whole life (wish I'd taken after her)! But I think it definitely makes getting and staying trim harder. Can...

Eeek I am literally the worst person for holiday eating advice as I never stick to plan 100% like ever lol. If I'm generally eating well etc I try to be as good as I can I.e no gorging on crisps and chocolate etc but when it comes to meals I generally just eat what I want with an "I'm on...

Yeah I still can't quite believe I managed to say no to the bad stuff! I really mean it this time though. I actually just found out the old gym I used to go to is closing so I'm looking around pricing a new one. That's phase 2 of my body fat attack - exercise lol. Just need to find a gym close...

Aww that's not so bad then, and waking up hangover free is a huge bonus Happy days!

Aww I love the sea side but you're right all the sweetest temptations are there! You can do it. Even try to have a great week and maybe save some syns for while you're away? I've even started carrying fruit in my handbag to keep me from gorging on crap when I'm out and about lol I'll try just...

So today I woke up late and had to rush to meet a friend for a catch up then a movie. Our meeting place is Starbucks which usually holds a whole host of temptations for me ...but not this time! In the past my favourite thing was a caramel frappacino with cream and a muffin. Today I was super...

Thanks so much guys! Holiday dieter well done for getting back on plan feels great doesn't it? Here's to a great first week! Thanks mini I'm defo in it for the long haul this time and seeing as I'm doing it from home I'm going to stick to updating this diary as it holds me accountable lol!

Thanks everyone! Having a great week so far - even had fruit salad and green tea in Starbucks today with a friend instead of my old faves a caramel frappacino and muffin - and I feel great for it Have a brilliant week everyone and will update on Friday

Hey all, Finally back after too long away! Officially restarted the plan this week, as of yesterday I was 20st 1lb and Friday is still gonna be my weigh in day as that works best for me. I've gained 5lbs since I went off the rails a few months back so first goal is get that off. Wish me luck...

Hi Ellie, Yes that's what I'm hoping for so fingers crossed lol! Going to try n have a 100% week and hope for the best Not sure what's got into me but so relieved my heads back in the game lol I've been reading through the threads and it sounds like you've been doing great too though! Well...

Thanks Stacey! It's been tough going sometimes but initially the weight falling off quick was a great incentive so it spurred me on. This time I'm back trying it 100% cos I keep envisaging getting into skinny jeans lol. Setting myself mini goals, at the mo I've a pair of jeans hanging on the...

Hi I restarted the plan on Tuesday weighing 20st 1lbs. I'm making Friday my weigh day but didn't weigh this week it'll be next week, fingers crossed that if I'm doing it right I'll be in the next zone next weekend but just wanted to say hi and wish everyone well! Any help recipes and advice...

This is my second and definitely last attempt at a diary - cos this time I'm definitely going all the way! About me: 4th Jan 2013 I started doing SW from home. That day I weighed myself and came in at 25st 10lbs and I swear I almost broke down. At 5ft 7 I was morbidly obese, couldn't walk far...

Hey Michelle, I'm also doing SW from home, lost 6stone last year doing it n was off the wagon for a while but back on this week. Alco pops are pretty bad, if memory serves me Blue WKD is 13.5 syns and Smirnoff ice is 9 syns. That's why I try to stick to vodka and diet coke lol! Good luck

Food so far today: Omelette made with 2 eggs, chicken breast, green pepper, mushrooms, onions, tomato and low fat cheese (Hex A) 2 clementines Dinner tonight will be chicken stir fry with onions, mushrooms, peppers, spinach, baby corn and mange tout. I'll fry this in fry light with lots of...

This is my second and definitely last attempt at a diary - cos this time I'm definitely going all the way! About me: 4th Jan 2013 I started doing SW from home. That day I weighed myself and came in at 25st 10lbs and I swear I almost broke down. At 5ft 7 I was morbidly obese, couldn't walk far...

Thanks so much Alice x

3lbs off this week delighted! Here's to being back on track x

Oh dear! 4 weeks off plan and I'm up 9lbs booo! Time to get serious about this again so I'm back on plan today and back to regular Fri weigh ins :) wish me luck guys

3lbs off for me this week Delighted! That's me into a new stone zone and I never have to see that number again woohoo! Hope everyone has a great Friday weigh in xx

Same here! Lol Fri night is drink night :)

Well done everyone! Some great losses, and here's to a brilliant week ahead!

Happy Days! That's me back on track with a -4lbs loss this week!!! Delighted! Now I just need to stay on track as I only need to lose 2 more lbs to go into a new stone zone and a new bracket altogether! Hope everyone has a great loss this week! :) Good Luck x

I was MIA this week after too much drink etc last week! Back on track since yesterday so hoping this Friday will have better results! :) Well done on your losses this week

Eeek not a great start to my weekend :( +1lb for me this week. It is TOM in a few days so could be that :( Aw well upwards n onwards! Hope you all have a better Friday weigh in than me and here's to the week ahead :) Dawn x

Aww not to worry camplestar! It's soo easy done, too easy. Especially during summer time with all the good weather and tempting food n drinks. Hope you managed to get back on plan :) I've had an ok week, bit too much to drink at the weekend but food wise I've been fine so fingers toes n...

Hey Celtgirl! Thanks for the tip! I've heard a lot of people praise Zumba, would love to give it a blast :) I'm thinking of rejoining the gym but my only fear is boredom cos I prefer classes. The water aerobics is amazing, your whole body is supported by the weightless environment but the...

Well that's another week done at water aerobics, that is 4 now and I definitely feel myself getting fitter :-) also I think it helps my confidence oddly enough lol. Does anyone else take any exercise classes or is there anything you'd recommend? Would love to do more and keep this weight loss...

Absolutely! I'm delighted its still going in the right direction :) Definitely, I've my fingers n toes crossed for you, let me know how you get on hun xx

Hey chezz, Aw it's so easy done after a holiday isn't it? But it's good you've got a plan to get back on track! You can do it hun :) I'm doing well, last two weeks have been slow, only 1lb off both times but I suppose it's at least going in the right direction. I think it's time for me to up...

Hey Friday Weighers! Just 1lb off again for me this week! Had a long weekend where I wasn't great though so pretty pleased! Good luck everyone :) x

So how is everyone doing? Feel like I haven't posted on here in a while

Sorry I'm late this week! Was away for a few days :) 1lb off for me this week! Actually really happy after all the drink taken hehe

I absolutely couldn't agree more. Sometimes it's just so encouraging to know other people are in the same boat and understand what you're going through. Also I find having to come on and announce your weekly results gives a bit of healthy encouragement lol! That's a really good idea, it's the...

Well done everyone! Awesome losses this week :)

Hey country bumpkin! Welcome to the forum. I know how you feel cos I've lost 5st and stil about 7 to go so we can support each other :) We got this

Hey foxy lady! That's fantastic we'll done :) 3lb off for me this week too yeay! Really sets you up for the weekend :)

Hey so how is everyone doing?

Hey so how is everyone doing?

Hi Lulubee! Well I think a good part of it was cos I e so much to lose so the first 3 stone fell off. I stick to plan as much as possible, I completely gave up crisps as they are my 'trigger' food. I can't have one packet, I was literally addicted lol! More recently I have started water...

That's fantastic! Wow :) really big well done hun xx

Hi Lulubee! That's brilliant :) congratulations on your loss and well done for taking the leap to start! I'm loving SW, I'm 6 months in and almost 5 stone down, still a ways to go but feeling so positive! Best plan ever. Good luck for the week ahead :) Dawn

Well done ladies that's fantastic!

:0 7lbs off this week!! I think I am sitting here in shock lol. I did exercise loads but I'm still shocked and delighted! NOTHING can wipe this grin away lol!!!

DYKLIW you drink your body weight in beer at the weekend and STILL lose 3lbs that week :))))

Hmm that's a toughy! When I reached target before (oh how I wished I'd stayed there!) I ended up readjusting my target because what I thought would have looked and felt right would have actually been far too thin! My collar bones where jutting out and people started commenting how I should be so...

Hey camplestar! I genuinely know exactly what you mean! I've now lost 4st 7lbs in about 6 months and whilst I'm over the moon, I'm also convinced I don't look much different. Like I know my clothes don't fit and people are always complimenting me but at the same time I wonder are they just...

Least you got away with it lol! I had a few too many drinks at the weekend so may get myself down the gym to sort it out hehe

Thank you :)

Hey girls How are you? Did you have a good week? I've 3lbs off this week so delighted :) Hope you're all well :)

And welcome Cee! I'm doing SW from home too so I'm in the same boat! Good luck for your first week :)

Well done nik and charliemo! Excellent losses :) sets you up for an awesome weekend!

3lbs off for me this week! Delighted :) Well done that's fantastic!

Happy days Lisa that's brilliant! And snap I was the same :) xx

Hi chezz! I couldn't agree more, it's actually scary how quickly it can skip back on and sometimes it's too easy to let 1 or 2 bad weeks slip into a month and so on and before you know it it's back to square one! I'm really motivated this time as I want it off and want it for life. My aunt...

Ps please ignore my numerous typos, I'm all fingers n thumbs today lol

Hi Roziee! Thanks so much for joining us and big congrats on you're lost so far :) So nice to know there are others I. The sane boat with a lot to lose but with the positivity and right attitude if can be done! I will defo take a look at your diary for recipes I love trying new things and...

Hey Dragon Rose How are you getting on this week? Dawn x

Well done that's fantastic :) keep up the good work x

Omg that's amazing :) 6lbs is fantastic I'm sure you are delighted! Congratulations and have a lovely weekend :) x

Well done everyone! Charlie mo that's awesome, new stone zone yeay! Have a brilliant weekend :) xx

2lbs off for me this week :)))) makes this early start a bit easier now lol! Good luck everyone! :) xxx

Hey :) Absolutely! I know exactly what you mean I felt the same last time after losing all that weight. I got down to about 12-14 (I'm always a size bigger in the bottom half)! But I remember still thinking omg look at my thighs etc. these days I'd give anything to be that size again lol. But...

Hi Dragon Rose! Thank you so much :) it isn't my first diet either but I am going to make sure it's my last! This time it's for life as back in 2007 I lost 7stone and got to target but over the last few years its all slipped back on and then some :( My new thing is no more looking back, time...

Woah! Thank you so much for sharing your story! You look absolutely incredible and should be so proud of yourself for all your hard work and dedication :) I too am in my twenties with a lot to lose, 4st down and counting with loads more to go but I know if ever I feel like giving up il...

Hi Lisa! Just been reading your story so far (hope you don't mind) you have done absolutely incredible! Your pics look amazing you can see such a difference I'm sure you are so proud :) I started doing slimming world again from home on 5th Jan this year. Started at 25st 12lbs (and thoroughly...

Hi There, Just thought I'd finally draw up a post to say hello and hopefully get in touch with some people in the same boat as me! I restarted sw (from home) on Jan 5th 2013 and my weigh in day is a Friday. As of yesterday I have now lost a total of 4st 2lbs :) couldn't be happier. Just...

Hey smurfette, aw thanks so much I'm really pleased! Congrats on your loss too, that's great news :) Feels so good to be on the right track again! God knows it took me long enough lol. At first I kept putting off restarting sw mostly because I was so frustrated at how big I'd gotten and the...

Aw thank you so much guys :) I've been coming on here for ages for example if I don't know a syn value, or for ideas etc and I've never been disappointed so decided to finally say hi lol. Omg charliemo what a coincidence! It does feel awesome though doesn't it? I'm delighted today don't think...

Hey, Just thought I'd stop lurking and start talking :) I'm new here but love the site already! I rejoined sw in jan and Friday is my weigh in day, lost 4lbs giving me a total of 4 st 2lbs since Jan :) couldn't be happier today! Any tips/recipes/advice/stories would be most welcome lol! Thanks D