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  1. cherry-pie

    25-26 stones come on in

    FANTASTIC Progress, what an inspiration xxx
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    25-26 stones come on in

    MrsLM - Good luck with WI, I hate * week WI as I always feel cheated! You're doing fantastically, we just have to keep going! LincsLass, I know what you mean, we took the snow as an excuse for some home baking - any excuse for cake! But its gone now (the snow and the cake) so I need to crack...
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    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Surzy, sending you big big hugs ((((( xxx))))) - we started this journey at the same time and we knew it wouldn't be easy but you have been so brave in bringing all this to the surface and in the end that honesty will help to heal. Take each moment / meal / day at a time, embrace everyone who...
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    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Flutterby, 3lbs is brilliant!!
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    25-26 stones come on in

    Evening ladies, I'm also up this end of the scales! Started SW last year, did Ok for a good many months but lost the plot in the autumn when I changed jobs and put most of my 3 stone back on again! However, I'm back and taking it day by day, trying to rack up as many 100% days and I can and...
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    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Good day here - and just sitting down at last with a cuppa and a treat size bag of buttons (or 3.5 syns worth of loveliness!!!) Well done on those first 5lbs, you should be feeling v proud x
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    Baby Charlie has arrived so lets get on with shedding the rest of this wobble!!!

    Oh my goodness Capricorn, I am sooooooooooo happy for you your gorgeous girl! Huge Congratulations xxx Sorry I went AWOL for so long but back now and already looking forward to your next installment. Take care xxxx
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    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Just a quickie to say hello :wave_cry:, sorry for deserting back in September but now I'm back!! All the work stuff just got too much and I stopped trying to stick to plan and over 2 months put almost all of my 3 stone loss back on - not good! However, head is back in a good place, during Jan...
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    Tillymax is trying again

    Hi Tilly, sorry not left you a mesasge in ages, hope you're starting to feel better now? I'm away again this week but I know that by the time I get back that pesky pound will have vanished again, and taken a few of his mates with him - although I fear that they are all coming my way instead...
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    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Hello again, how are you all? I'm just sneaking on for a 10 minute catch up - I'll feel guilty if I abandon Mr Pie for too long as I was away for 6 nights out of the last 7 and leave again tomorrow. However, after this week that should all my travelling done for a little while, phew! I'll be...
  11. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Hi Boo, Well done on the continuing losses, you are doing so well! Sounds like you had a lovely weekend with your daughter, well deserved after a couple of hectic months! I'm looking forward to slowing down again myself - only one more week on the road now and then I can put my suitcase away...
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    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Hello all, This is only a flying visit - I am currently in a hotel in Cheshire waiting for a colleague to pick me up and take us on up to Scotland. He was due a while ago so I'm taking advantage of a rare 5 minutes down time! I hope everyone is OK? I'm looking forward to coming home this...
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    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Good morning all, very little to report here, but at least its Wednesday! Overslept this morning, fell back to sleep after the alarm and woke up 30 minutes later - could have been worse!! I haven't done that for years and I know I'm going to feel behind all day now - roll on 5.00!!! Have a...
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    Feeling very, very sad an update on Bobbie

    Sue, all I can send you is a big hug and lots of love, I just wish I could come over there and give you a real one. You go and find that lovely husband of yours and give him a big long cwtch. Thinking of you, take care xxxxx
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    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Woo Hoo Boo!!!! Fantastic result!!! I hope those painkillers do the trick too and that you're back to your old self very soon (old self minus 2 stone may I add!!) Breakfast - not much help here sorry, I'm not a huge fan, although I don't mind something really simple like 2 hard boiled eggs...
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    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    I do feel like a plan is coming together - just need to be careful now that happiness does not lead to eating! However, Mr Pie is keeping us both on track - and he has surged ahead of me by 3 lbs so I have some ground to make up!!! Its a glorious evening here, after a rainy grey day the sun...
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    Tillymax is trying again

    Mmmm, thank you for the mango chicken recipe, sounds lovely. With all this scrummy eton mess talk, don't forget that if you had time and wanted to drop the syns right down you can make your own meringues from egg white and sweetner.... not for me though, I prefer shop bought white and crunchy...
  18. cherry-pie

    how do you lose 2 thirds of your self?

    I can only second this - you are doing soooooo well!!
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    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Hi Boo, I hope you're feeling better this morning lovely and that the date for your op comes very quickly! Thank you for typing out that lovely sounding recipe, I have a bag of chicken thighs in the freezer so might plan that one for the weekend - providing mr Pie hasn't curried them by...
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    Tillymax is trying again

    Yay, go Tilly on the fab loss this week!!! Well done lovely, you so deserve it. You must be really starting to notice now in your clothes and how you feel? Take care hun xxxx
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    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Good morning my lovelies, how are you all? We had a gorgeous weekend, very chilled, and food pretty much on plan. Lovely SW friendly BBQ on Sunday, although we did think that we'd have to get the umbrellas out at one point! I did have a packet of maltesers and very good they were too!! Got...
  22. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Good morning!!! Well I did manage to leave the office very early yesterday - half one - result!!! Spent a lovely couple of hours with my mum having a natter over a pot of tea (no cake)followed by a lazy evening at home - feeling much refreshed this morning! We have a fairly low key weekend...
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    Tillymax is trying again

    Morning Tilly, hows you today? All lined up for a cooking extravaganza? If you're doing batches and freezing don't do a cherry-pie and not label anything and end up having 'freezer surprise!' for tea every night!!! xxx
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    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Have a good day Boo, hope you get chance for a rest at some point! xxx
  25. cherry-pie

    how do you lose 2 thirds of your self?

    FANTASTIC!!!! Woo hooo hun, you're on your way and what a wonderful start! xxxx
  26. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Good morning all - its a bleary eyed one here today! Might see if I can sneak off early today, can't say as I'll be much use to anyone anyhow!! A cuppa with my lovely mum this afternoon will sort me out! Take care all xxx
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    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Cheers my lovelies for the words of wisdom and encouragment xx I think that my travels are catching up with me, I was only in the office today but I am so tired and bits of me are aching, probably from strange beds (that sounds v dodgy!!) and too much time in the car. However, I don't care as...
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    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Evening Boo, heres to a quieter night tonight eh?! Although, I'm that tired I reckon all of battersea's rescue dogs could creep on the bed and I don't think I'd notice!! I really need to get more varied on the lunches too, we'll have to get our thinking caps on! Short and sweet for me, off...
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    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Yes, mine like to wake us with a friendly lickwash too!!!
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    Tillymax is trying again

    Hey, lets stop the stupid talk now please! You're human and we falter but as long as you're still going in the right direction then no worries! As for Nandos, its mainly chicken so all will be well!!!
  31. cherry-pie

    Feeling very, very sad an update on Bobbie

    What a lovely start to your day. Thinking of you hun xxx
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    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Hi Boo, You don't need me to tell you that those 4lbs are only very temporary and will be gone again before you know it. Main thing is to concentrate on getting better, getting back into a good sleep pattern and stay out of harms way re mindless rioting - then those pesky pounds will just...
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    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Good morning, How are you all on this rather wet grey morning? All is well here, and I'm back in the office today, hopefully catching up with my own tail! WI this morning, and in a fortnight I have....STS!!! I was OK with that though considering all the craziness! I knew when I started...
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    Completely off topic-break up??

    Slightly different opinion here perhaps but having been there myself several years ago and moving on from a marriage I would say that as much as you love your home, and as much as you don't like the thought of leaving it, it is only bricks and mortar and really not worth tieing yourself to if it...
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    Feeling very, very sad an update on Bobbie

    Sue, I'm so sorry to hear your very sad news. Your friend sounds wonderful, and both your lives will be gretly enriched for having known and loved one another, and one day all those lovely memories will bring you great joy and comfort. None of that will make the present any easier, you take care...
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    Days like to Day I wish I had tried Harder ..

    Yay, well done you on the new job - and now to work on that PMA...., I really do think that there is alot of truth in that old saying about 'think you can or think you can't, you're probably right' xxx
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    applying for jobs

    As hard as it is, stay strong, keep looking forward and stay positive - it will truely come across in your CV and interviews - you deserve to be happy and valued though, we all spend too long in work to be unhappy! xxx
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    Waiting.....

    How exciting - I hope you enjoy your first night in your new house!!
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    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Very Happy (size 16!!!) Birthday Boo!!!! Hope you've had a fantastic day xxxx
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    Tillymax is trying again

    Your menu today sounds blooming gorgeous, I do love a good red day! Shame about the icecream though...
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    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Thank you for the lovely messages, they really do mean alot. I've decided to do the best I can, SW when I can and the healthiest options I can make when I can't - I will get there, just may be a little bumpy for a few weeks but hey, thats life I guess!! Easy day today, catch up day in the...
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    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Hope you're feeling better tpals - sounds nasty, you poor thing xxx
  43. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Evening all, I haven't been on so much last few weeks but you're all so inspiring with your amaxing losses - huge well done to everyone!! Come on, lets make this week another great one!! xxx
  44. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Hi Bugsy, Glad you're OK and well done on the fab restart! Keep in touch xx
  45. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Mmm, I do love a thick chuncky soup - we've perfected a similar sounding one with bacon, carrots and dried soup mix - so lentil plus pearl barley, split peas and some others odds n sods!! Most of the time its OK as I'm home every night, but over the next 6 - 8 weeks I do have an increasing...
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    Tillymax is trying again

    Just having a catch up - well done on your 2 stone loss and your 10% - FANTASTIC!!! esp as you were away too!!
  47. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Another weekend over, where do they go? And why do they go so fast?! I need a plan this week that helps me stick to plan while I'm travelling AND doesn't cost me a fortune as we're totally skint this month - and it doesn't look to get much better for next month - pah!! I think I'll have to make...
  48. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Happy Birthday for tomorrow Boo, have a fabulous day - and I really hope that you're feeling better xxx
  49. cherry-pie

    how do you lose 2 thirds of your self?

    Hello broadsbean, well done on a fab start. I too have a very long way to go - just remember one day at a time, babysteps baby steps and we'll all get there (feels like it might take an absolute age, but hey just enjoy the scenery along the way!) I don't get to pop on as often as I'd like at the...
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    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Hello ladies, sorry I am being so c**p this week at keeping in touch! I'm still thinking of you all regularly though and still trying to keep on track as best I can - next week my 'UK tour' takes in birmingham, manchester and leeds so I'll give a little wave if I'm whizzing past on a motorway...
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    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    FANTASTIC loss this week, you should be so pround of yourself xxx Sorry to hear that you've been feeling down, hope you're relaxing now and feeling altogether better? Take care sweetie xxx
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    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Tilly max - I came here before I checked my mail, I can see that I have it so will take a look this evening xxx
  53. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Hello all, thought I should pop on qucikly after a few days away with work again. I've been trying to be on plan, but it can be tricky when you're not controlling what you have or how its prepared. Doesn't help that its * week so my mind is playing tricks on me!! I'm sitting here now with a big...
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    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Phew Friday evening at last!! Not quite home yet, just waiting for car park antics to clear before I make a dash for it!! Even the sun has come ut for 5.00, what more can I ask for?! Food wise: EE B - 2 hb eggs, nectarine L - 5 finn crisp (last of the box, you'd think they'd know that I...
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    Tillymax is trying again

    I haven't got them - they did pop in, took one look at me 'smalls' and threatened me with trades description act before b***ering back off again - the cheek of it!!! Well done on the 2lbs and have fab time x
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    Baby Charlie has arrived so lets get on with shedding the rest of this wobble!!!

    Who knows, you're doing that well I bet you'll need it in a size or two smaller by then!!! Sorry I haven't caught up with your diary for ages, but glad that you're OK and still doing so well. Take care honey xxxx
  57. cherry-pie

    SugarPlum (24st) to TinkerBell (12st)

    Good luck for WI, I'll keep everything crossed for you xxx
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    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Good luck for your appt tomorrow lovely - treat yourself to an indulgent magazine for the waiting room xxx
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    Tillymax is trying again

    I've done alot of CV work recently, helping my team move into new roles, so feel free to ask if you think I can help - or I can message you my email address if you want a fresh pair of eyes on it xx My immediate tips would be: - keep it simple - emphasis on key words / impact words - if you...
  60. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Slightly less hectic day today, and hopefully tomorrow can wind down for the weekend! I was waiting for a parcel this week and it finally came today - new clothes, mainly for work, all a size smaller than when I last bought any - sadly, though they all need to go back as they're all too big...
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    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Thank you for all the lovely messages xxx Diana, it is so much easier when you have support - I never minded eating SW when he was eating stuff I didn't like but it was much harder resisting treats when they were all around!! Perhaps your man will be tempted when he sees all the lovely food...
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    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Good morning folks - just a quick WI update for me - I lost 4lbs!!! Woo hoo!!! I think it must be the stress of the week, but I'm not sure I mind what it was, I'm having it!!! Take care all xxx
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    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Hi Jackie, I think you might be right - I tend to sleep well but just seem to need some more of it right now! I hope that your poor tummy is settling down and that you're getting back into a more healthy routine again xxx
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    Tillymax is trying again

    They must be boy fairies, we need some girly ones, they work harder!!!
  65. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Hello, sorry I didn't make it on yesterday - it was all systems go trying to arrange all the last minute bits for today's training course - which was a storming success I must add!! All the feedback was great, and I really enjoyed it - although I'd forgotten how tiring it is being on your feet...
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    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    What a lovely thought, sleep yourself slim - although I'd have to stay there until 2013!!!
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    Tillymax is trying again

    Hi Tillymax, Going back to your dream house, if I lend you the contents of my overdraft (and its huge so should really help!!!) would you send me the fairies to clear my ironing mountain? Fair deal d'ya think?!! xxx
  68. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Hi Boo, Poor Mr Boo, I hope it settles down again soon as the meds take effect - and bless little Dale - although not funny your description did make me smile! Well done on the 1/2 pound - thats another pack of butter melted off you and gone for good! That 10% will be yours next week...
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    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Well done Ilovecake, those pounds are adding up so quickly!!
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    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Good morning my lovelies, I hope everyone is feeling grand today?!! I feel in need of more sleep - my eyes are burning!! Feeling hungry too - I wonder if the two are connected? They do say that the most successful dieters have the best sleep? EE day here as we're having yummy chinese style...
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    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    For fear of sounding like some cheesy self help book, I really think that the only way to speed it up is to enjoy the journey - I know that might sound like BS but if you celebrate every little milestone, keep telling yourself that you are worth this investment, keep trying new recipes etc then...
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    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Well Done Welshcake, absolutely fantastic xxx
  73. cherry-pie

    Good Snacks to eat with little syns?

    For a syn busting 6 syns you can't beat sucking on a curly wurly!!!
  74. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Busy busy today - all the usual Monday stuff plus trying to complete my prep for my first training course which I'm running on Wednesday (despite the fact that the new job doesn't start until October!!!) - so exciting!! I can't beleive that this is the last week of July - where did it go? I must...
  75. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Ooohh, you just reminded me, I need to change the green one now for a new '3' one - I'm off to hunt one down now!! Cheers my dear xxx
  76. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    1st day back AND you walked - you are seriously hard core girl!! Hope the aching is better, and go find yourself some fab tunes for tomorrow! xxx
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    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Didn't think I'd say this but I am feeling a little bar-be-que'd out today!!! It feels like all I've eaten for two days is grilled chicken, pork steaks, kebabs, SW friendly potato salad and salad salad!! All very low in syns though and all eaten outside - it was like being on hols!! Just the one...
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    Tillymax is trying again

    Good Morning Tillymax, I thought I'd pop on and say hello as you are always leaving such lovely comments on my diary for me xx It sounds like you are on a good roll - just keep going now gorgeous! Good luck with your yummy green week - one of my favourite green day things is pasta with a...
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    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    What a lovely end to a week off, sounds like a perfect weekend xxx
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    SugarPlum (24st) to TinkerBell (12st)

    Sugarplum, it sounds like you are in a really good place, all organised and motivated to try your red days - you're gonna have a fab week girly!!! xxx
  81. cherry-pie

    SugarPlum (24st) to TinkerBell (12st)

    mmmmm, roast beef dinner - can't beat it!!!
  82. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Good luck ladies, I'll keep everything crossed for you both xxxx Boo, sorry to hear that Mr Boo is suffering again, I hope he's feeling a little better again today? It must be so scary living with something that can be so unpredictable xx Have a lovely family weekend full of love, catch ups...
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    SugarPlum (24st) to TinkerBell (12st)

    Sugarplum my lovely girl, have a big cherry-pie hug {{{{{{ xxx}}}}} I can really only echo the great ladies above: - its possible you did get a 'false' number last week, particularly if you were poorly. I don't know much about antibiotics but they could well have an effect. - all the...
  84. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    hello all, back from leeds and feeling refreshed again after a very long sleep last night!! Thank you all for the lovely messages xxx Well, slightly delayed but WI for me this morning and 2.5lbs off!!! Yay, this takes me to 3 stone lost which is a good feeling! Going to celebrate with a red...
  85. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    I am stuffed - Mr Pie just served up a lovely midweek roast, a lovely surprise after another busy day! I'm reaching the tipping point of the week where I stop chasing my own tail and begin to get ahead so all is well!! Good day foodwise: EE B - 2 x alpen lights (B) L - veg soup, ham salad...
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    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    You're absolutely right lovely, he's a grown up and will go his own way with or without your help! My dad is exactly the same, in fact his eating is getting worse but as I still have huge amounts of weight to lose I don't feel in a position to advise him! He has noticed that Mr Pie and I are...
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    SugarPlum (24st) to TinkerBell (12st)

    Hi Sugarplum, I'm a fan of red days, I find they satisfy me better. EE is fab too though, and although I do enjoy the odd green day the high carbs seem to leave me wanting more more more!!! You can't beat the old chicken breast stuffed with HEA cheese or philly, wrapped in bacon and roasted...
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    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    3 family SOWs sounds like a fab achievement - you should have a group photo with your stickies on!! Did your step dad manage to get his head around the plan in the end?
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    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Thank you my lovelies!! Now you know why I have been AWOL so many days recently!! To top it all off, I went for lunch with my new colleagues today, and there are 4 of us on the team who are following slimmng world!!! We thought it odd that we'd all picked the same homemade vegetable soup and...
  90. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Thanks Boo - it finally made all those extra hours worthwhile!!!
  91. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Well done, amazing progress here too!! Hope you're keeping OK?
  92. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    WOW!!! Fantastic! Good luck for WI xxx
  93. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Good day food-wise too - Red day: B - apple (I give up, I am just c**p at breakfast!) L - ham, 2 hard boiled eggs, nectarine, plum D - tuna steak marinaded in piri piri sauce (3 syns for marinade), new pots (B), salad, feta cheese (A), olive oil in salad dressing (B) cornetto (9) Other...
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    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Good day here - I finally had written confirmation of my new job - yay!!! Same company but from October I will be our Learning and Development Manager with responsibility for the training needs of 700 people! Its a brand new role created just for me so very exciting! Thats why I'm so busy at the...
  95. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Look at all those losses adding up in your signature - well done Boo, you're doing so well xxx I hope you feel better for a lovely relaxing day? Enjoy the rest of your blissful week off xx
  96. cherry-pie

    SugarPlum (24st) to TinkerBell (12st)

    Hi Sugarplum, sounds like you're doing really well and that motivation levels are still soaring - it just makes the plan so much easier when you're enjoying it! I think that the 2lb target sounds much more sensible, and anything else will be a happy happy bonus!!
  97. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Blimey, how did it get to be Monday again so soon - and I had an extra day off! Made up for it today though, at the office for 12 hours and back on laptop now to do a 3 month forecast - grrrr!!! Food: EE B - apple L - soup (as yesterday's recipe), 6 finn crisp (B), nectarine, plum D -...
  98. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Well done Boo, sounds like you had a fab race and a super weekend, all very well deserved. Enjoy your week off honey, relax, get some me time and catch up with the lovely Mr Boo! All is well here, crazy for a Monday but hey, its Tuesday tomorrow!!
  99. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Hello Newbies and well done everyone on the losses, great stuff. Surzy, looking fantastic! Sorry not been posting so much recently, I'm still plodding on but work is really tough at the moment, 12 hour days are beginning to feel normal...roll on October, things might begin to feel 'normal'...
  100. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Capricorn, I think your sts is far more impressive given the circumstances! Onwards and downward we go! xxx
  101. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Ilovecake & sugarplum - the actifry is a clever gismo that air cooks food but also turns it brown and crispy, rather like a deep fat fryer but minus the fat! if like me you like roast potatoes and parsnips then the actifry is worth the investment for these alone!! Simply chop (peeling optional...
  102. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Well, what a dreary day weather wise it is here - I'm tempted to climb back under my duvet and hide from the ironing mountain that has formed in the bedroom!! I've tidied up, sorted the paperwork and generally done all the little jobs but the I cannot put off ironing any longer or I'll have to...
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    SugarPlum (24st) to TinkerBell (12st)

    Hi Sugarplum, as someone with similar amounts to lose I just wanted to pop by and say welcome, well done on the FANTASTIC start and I'll look forward to getting to know you better! My OH and I are following the plan together, it makes it so much easier when you have a good support network...
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    Baby Charlie has arrived so lets get on with shedding the rest of this wobble!!!

    Welcome home lovely, I'm sorry to hear your sad news, but I'm glad that she managed to hold on until she'd seen you all, bless her. As you you two - woo hoo, how fantastic that you had all that stress, no proper facilities, all that temptation and you still managed to STS - bodes rather...
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    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Another crazy day, we've not long got in again! Quick post and bed for me. Good day though, catching up with family and family gossip - always fun!! All on plan foodwise too so all is well! Red Brunch - bacon, syn free sausage, 2 eggs, pots (B), onion, mush, tinned toms D - Ham, chicken...
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    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Gorgeous photos Boo! Have a great weekend, enjoy her being home - and good luck with RFL xxxx
  107. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Why oh why do I think that I have to cram so much into one single day off work?!! If I don't fill it I feel like I wasted it! I didn't post yesterday as my bum didn't hit the sofa until about 11.00pm!! Took the dogs up the woods, Buddy to the vet for his MOT and booster, called into friend's...
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    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Looks gorgeous to me, like a lot of thought has gone into it x
  109. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Evening Boo, you OK? Looking forward to the weekend I bet? Glad you had a good one in work, same here today, must be something perfectly aligned in the cosmos somewhere!! Even so, I'm glad I'm off tomorrow as I am sooooooo tired and ready for my bed! WI for me today and I followed in your...
  110. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    I'm late tonight - thankfully not work related though, we slipped in a cheeky mid-week barbeque as the weather was so glorious! I love sitting outside, no distractions, just the chance to chill and catch up. Mr Pie is terrible for having the tv on and just flicking around the channels - if he...
  111. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Did not stop today in work - and still managed to end up with a longer to-do list at the end of it than I had at the beginning! I've booked Friday off though as I have loads of hols to take and no chance of a full week so going to have to snatch some odd days here and there! EE Day B - 42g...
  112. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Today's menu sounds yummy boo! EE is such a useful plan - I like to mix them all up through the week depending on what I fancy, although I tend to do more red and EE as green days leave me feeling hungry for more more more!!! Take care in your last 2 days in the office x
  113. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Mmmm, I was tempted by the bottle of bulmers in the fridge but settled for a syn free cuppa instead - although right now trying to persuade Mr Pie to visit the scary buried under the stairs, bang your head overspill freezer to see what lollies we have!!! Well done on the 1 1/2, fantastic...
  114. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Yay, well done you, 20 lbs in what, 7 weeks? Fantastic, you should be really proud of yourself! Well done Mr Boo too!!
  115. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Another crazy but good day here - and I got out of the office on time too which is a bonus! I don't mind doing some more work when I get home if needs be but I really don't like still being at my desk late into the evening! Mr Pie and I had a lovely cuppa in the garden when I got home, it was...
  116. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Hope the WI went well lovely x Also hope that you get a better night's sleep tonight - only 3 more mornings and then you can forget about alarms for a week (although if you're anything like me you'll still end up getting up at silly o'clock!)
  117. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Well done on the continued fab losses and a big welcome to all the newbies - you're in the right place. Just take it one day at a time and you'll get there - there'll be days when it falls into place and feels so easy, days when your brain plays tricks with you and kids you into believing that...
  118. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Banish, I have to agree, thats a very good result for a holiday - and it'll come back off in a flash!! Tpals, I sts this week too - come on girl, lets give the sts a great big shove out of the way this week and replace it with a super loss!! I'm feeling motivated and I want my 3 stone this...
  119. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Another bonkers Monday done and dusted! Thats about all I can say about today I think! Excellent day food wise - I am feeling re-energised and remotivated and I want my 3 stone!! Red day B - apple L - cottage cheese, 3 finn crisp (1/2B), chicken D - gammon, new pots (B), salad, 42g...
  120. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Hi Tillymax, thanks for dropping by. I lurve to cook - and love to eat the results(which how I ended up here!!) so like trying new recipes. Its really odd though as I think I find winter SW much easier than summer SW - I enjoy salads but much prefer soups and casseroles, its just too hot eat...
  121. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Boo, you sound super organised today, I'm tired just reading it all!! Well done on the walk, great way to spend your lunchtime - I can't wait until I can walk the dogs again, at the mo my toe isn't really having any of it but I'll keep pushing it a little more each day!
  122. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Excellent, I detest ironing - I'll swap 2 of Mr Pie's cleaning and washing days for 1 of Mr Skinny's ironing lol!!!
  123. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Pretty relaxed day today, mooching about the house. All the washing has line dried, the bed is changed, the dogs beds are are all washed, the dogs are groomed (which is no mean feat with two very long haired german shepards) and I had a very lazy couple of hours in the garden this afternoon with...
  124. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    I'd highly recommend it for a weekend treat - or even as a proper dinner, it was so lovely I couldn't really believe it was on plan!!
  125. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    I must admit that Mr Pie is an absolute darling - these last two years his hours have come right down and mine have gone right up so he does 90% of the cleaning and washing these days without a word of complaint bless him! We often end up having a mock argument over who's going to cook as we...
  126. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Day at home today - bit of work to do ready for tomorrow, several loads of washing to dry and a BBQ this afternoon - come on sun, hurry up!! Red day B - yogurt & fruit, 2 scrambled eggs with bacon and syn free sausage
  127. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Yesterday's food: EE B - Mr Pie made a gorgeous breakfast hash - in one big frying pan he dry fried onions and mushrooms, syns free sausages, bacon and cubes of left over boiled pots. When all was done he broke 4 whole eggs in and tilted the pan about to fill in all the gaps. When the eggs...
  128. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    I'm with tillymax, 6 weeks is fab - you're doing soooooo well and I bet that well deserved wine went down a treat? Have a fab Sunday all - anyone up to much? BBQ here - and a tonne of washing!
  129. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Here come the sun do do do dah.... BBQ here I come (I hope!!) - All SW friendly chops, steak, salad with HEA of feta and potato salad - yummy! Its only 9.00am and I'm drooling over my dinner! I hope everyone has a fab sunday whatever you are up to x
  130. cherry-pie

    Baby Charlie has arrived so lets get on with shedding the rest of this wobble!!!

    Hey lovely, I'm so sorry that you and hubby are going through it right now, take care xxx
  131. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Good morning all, I'm up early and enjoying the first cuppa of the day knowing that I don't have to rush to go anywhere today, mmmm, lovely! Mr Pie is still asleep so just me and the 3 furry fiends so far - although Alf keeps woofing at something in the garden - only little gentle woofs (which...
  132. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Boo, I'm loving the new avatar - have a lovely relaxing weekend with Mr Boo & co xxx
  133. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    I know, I don't think either of us will be hitting the dance floor this weekend (although thinking about it, it was hitting the dance floor - quite literally!! - that got me into this blinking mess!!!). Foot is improving but far from right, but at least I can see it getting better every day - I...
  134. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Woo hoo - just 5 working days left for you until you can have a blissful week off - it'll do you the world of good lovley xxx
  135. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Once that swelling goes down I bet you've lost a fair few pounds - more importantly I'm glad you're feeling better and heres to a speedy recovery xxx
  136. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    WI today, STS - not brilliant but I expected it after the weekend and I haven't really been moving about as much as usual. Just go to keep on keeping on now and get this foot better. Food today: EE B - fruit and yogurt L - salad, bacon, cheese (A) D - chicken curry (6) - with loads of...
  137. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Not sure where yesterday went, well I do, it went to work, but blimey what a week its been!! I'm enjoying lots of new challenges in work but the old ones will be around for a few more months yet and thats the hard bit! Foot is playing up again these last few days, still very swollen, I think...
  138. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Hi Boo, sorry you're still feeling poorly - it sounds like you've got an awful lot to deal with at the mo and the neck and headaches could be a classic reaction to being stressed and not having enough time to really relax. Enjoy your bath and try to get an early night xxx (A little late but...
  139. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    I'm not sure where today has gone! I was in the office for hours but I feel like I got loads and loads done - for once the to-do has got shorter!! I have been mega mega hungry today though - so much so I had two lunches!! Plan: Red B - fruit salad 11.00am lunch - cottage cheese, ham...
  140. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Hi Boo, Hope the neck is feeling better today? And that WI was all you hoped for?! Hows your mum and step dad getting on - a loss for sd this week hopefully? Catch up soon xxx
  141. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Hi Jelly baby, its always good to have visitors! Its the best way to find your way around too, just post everywhere and soon all the lovely folks on here will get to know you. This forum is such a fab source of inspiration and keeps me going when everything else is going slightly mad!!! Good...
  142. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Hey Boo, a little late from me (home from work at 7.30 - nothing really changes!!) but I hope it went well!! xxx
  143. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Well done on all the fab losses - especially you Coljack, fantasic progress! Ilovecake - enjoy your night off tonight! An unexplained STS is so frustrating but in reality its probably just some fluid or something from the warmer weather. HE - it must be difficult no knowing how long you'll...
  144. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Cheers lovely, I'll come and have a proper catch up in your diary this week xx
  145. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Well I did have a great evening - so great that we packed up the cars and the dogs and headed off to a friend's farm in west wales for a long weekend - it was absolute bliss!!! Ate fairly well, paddled my foot in the sea, caught too much sun and drank a few bottles of red wine (ah, not so good!)...
  146. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Hi Boo, thought I'd pop on quickly to say hellooooo!! Sorry not been about for a few days, managed to get some last minute time away from the office and took the dogs to a friend's farm on the coast to enjoy this glorious sunshine! Food was pretty much on track although several large glasses of...
  147. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    WI today and 2lbs down - happy!!! Just a quick one tonight (oh-er!!!) as off for a girly catch up tonight (diet coke only though for me, can't risk a wobble on this foot!!!) Red day B - 2 wm toast (B), honey (3) L- sw quiche - cottage cheese, eggs, bacon D - chicken, salad, new pots...
  148. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    All is good here thanks Boo - great day in work (tonnes to do but all interesting so not so bad!), home by 5 (practically unheard of these days!!), lovely dinner and the apprentice is about to start on the TV - how sad am I eh?!!! WI tomorrow so fingers crossed. Foot still very puffy but...
  149. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Mmmm, that pate sounds lovely!! We tried that maggi bake in the bag paprika chicken today - twas v nice too! Only a quick one for me, apprentice starts in a mo!!!
  150. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Phew, where has the day gone I'd like to know?! I drove to work again today and didn't mean to do a long one but before I knew it I'd been there 11 hours and literally hadn't blinked! Good day though so can't grumble!! I'm trying to drink my water again this week, and feel like its doing me...
  151. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Go Boo - slimmer of the month is fantastic - and remember that 'only' 1/2lb is one whole pack of butter - when you picture that having melted off you it seems a whole lot more significant!!
  152. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Well Done on the fab losses, you're all doing so well. I didn't weigh last week as the foot was swollen up like a balloon - it still all puffy but I'm going to brave the scales this week - I'll report back on Thursday! My clothes are looser and my shape is changing so something is happening even...
  153. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Welcome newbies!! I love cake - fab progress girly!! tpals, its so hard to stay on plan when your house is upsidedown - I feel your pain! To try to refocus perhaps revisit your list of why you want this, how good you feel for your losses already? Try to make some really easy but tasty meal...
  154. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Phew, what a warm sticky one - its tipping down outside now - it was v funny to watch mr pie do the bringing in the washing dance around the garden!! Despite the heat we had a cooked dinner tonight and it was blomming lovely!! EE B - fibre plus bar (HEB) L - ham, mug shot, huge fruit...
  155. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    The storm just broke here and it is noticably cooler - Mr Pie is all sweaty though as he had to run around the garden in the absolute tamping rain to bring the washing it - see this stupid foot does have some benefits!! Boo, I'm sending you a huge hug {{{{{ }}}}. I wish I'd popped on last...
  156. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Thanks both, foot definately feeling better today. It still puffs right up after walking about but it goes back down again when I rest it and its less painful than it was. Lovely day here - pottered about in the sun this morning, mums for lunch and then to my nieces first dance concert -...
  157. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Sat June 25th - very chilled day today, more mobile but just pottering around the house. I even did the dinner tonight - was good to get back in my kitchen (although I did sneakily wonder if I could feign exhaustion when it came to the washing up!! I was good though and did it myself!!) EE...
  158. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Hi Boo, I hope you had a lovely evening out - well done on resisting the wine too!
  159. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Well done Tillymax, thats fab! I hope everyone is having a good weekend? The sun looks like its making an appearance here at long last so I'm going to take my cuppa outside and chill for an hour - bliss!!!
  160. cherry-pie

    Baby Charlie has arrived so lets get on with shedding the rest of this wobble!!!

    Oh no, please don't follow my daft example and hurt yourself! Oh lovely I'll keep everything crossed (except my right toes if you don't mind!!) for you 2 days of ice, heat and rest put you right again xxx
  161. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    What a lovely day! I had to go back to the hospital for my follow up appt - all is OK and healing well, and I can start to move about abit more now and even drive again - yay! It was lovely and sunny when we can out so we popped into asda for some fresh ham, salad, rolls and fruit and had a...
  162. cherry-pie

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Still on offer today - bargain!!
  163. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    I hope that as I type this that you've managed to escape the zoo (sorry, office!), have done your food shop and are on your way home for a well deservered cuppa with Mr Boo?! Perhaps a weekend of chilling will do you both good - and fingers crossed the weather is meant to be improving so perhaps...
  164. cherry-pie

    Baby Charlie has arrived so lets get on with shedding the rest of this wobble!!!

    I wondered where we were going with the top shelf thing there...wow, now theres a whole new career to show off that fab new figure!!! xxxx
  165. cherry-pie

    Baby Charlie has arrived so lets get on with shedding the rest of this wobble!!!

    Oh my goodness, you're really truely coming home and I soooooo know that you're going to be at target as you step off that plane - you will truely be mrs slinky in time for your 21st birthday!!! So exciting!!! As for the toe and ankle, I have done as I've been told (for once!!) and rested as...
  166. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Well done on the losses ladies, its turning into a great week on here!! HE - Glad the job is going well and i think you'll have soon walked off those few extra syns! Chelle - I haven't been far away, just in a big sleep for a few days!! Have a fab holiday! Bosco - how exciting, baby...
  167. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Hi Bosco, good luck with the journey - you're in the right place for lots of support! Did I read you right - are you expecting a baby - if so, congrats (late I know!!) and even more luck!
  168. cherry-pie

    What are yu scared of in cooking terms?

    I have a mental block when it comes to pastry - sometimes its all lovely and crumbly, sometimes you could make shoes from it!!! However, thankfully its not SW friendly so no need to work on it any longer! Well done on the dahl, sounds yummy!
  169. cherry-pie

    Sad Day at Happy Holidays

    So sorry HH, it is so hard to lose them, and then to have to go through it all again with your daughter. The photo idea sounds lovely. Pets really are the family members we get to choose xxx
  170. cherry-pie

    I just got dumped by my boyfriend

    Anyone who treats you badly is so not worth your time, love or your tears. I know it doesn't feel like it yet but honestly its true, for you both. Take care xxx
  171. cherry-pie

    Work - honeymoon period over??

    I'm not sure I'm the best person to advise as right now I'm in the 12 hour day trap too but mine has an end in sight, a long 14 week end but an end nonetheless!! Back to you and if you were a member of my staff I would help you by identifying priorities as it sounds as though you can't do it...
  172. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Well done on the stone Tinksie, fantastic result!!! Glad you're feeling better today Maggie. I managed half a day in work today and now Mr Pie is cooking my tea - I could so get used to this!!!
  173. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Just half a day in work today, and I managed to spend most of that on my bum (sitting down might I add, not falling over again!!) EE day B - alpen light (1/2 B) L - pasta, bacon, quark and salad, fruit salad D - pork chop, pots, cabbage, gravy (3) curly wurly (6) HEA - milk in tea...
  174. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Sounds like a busy one there! I did a half day in the office and a half day with laptop at home - I could get used to this!!! Enjoy your well deserved treat - I have a curly wurly lined up for later, mmmm!!!
  175. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Well done HE, on fighting off a bad week and turning it into a good one on the WI and job front! Sorry I haven't been on for a while, I've been out of action since last friday - I dislocated my big toe and spend many painful hours in A&E. Since then all I've done is sleep! I went back to the...
  176. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Sorry for so few posts, I can't seem to stay awake at the moment! We've had lots of visitors which has been lovely, but as soon as they go I fall asleep again! Poor Mr Pie has made so many cups of tea, we've done a big box of tea bags since last week! I can't really say that I have been on...
  177. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Hi Boo, Sorry I haven't been on for ages, since my fall and trip to hospital last weekend all I've wanted to do is sleep, and inbetween visitors thats pretty much all I have done! I went back to the office today, and whilst it was good to see everyone, my foot has puffed right back up again so...
  178. cherry-pie

    Baby Charlie has arrived so lets get on with shedding the rest of this wobble!!!

    Afternoon lovely - huge congratulations on getting into the 12s, you must feel fabulous?!!! I'm sitting here (can't do much else!!) wondering what Mr Pie can make for tea from the fish box he bought the other day - I'd offer to help but I keep getting shouted at and have to shuffle back to my...
  179. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Thank you my lovelies, and yes, I'm just doing as I'm told (for once!) and resting while Mr Pie does all the and carrying bless him! Capricorn, I don't think that I'll ever forget my brave rescue team bless them!! I didn't even notice that we had hitler in the room until he skidded to a halt...
  180. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Oh dear, was so looking forward to Friday night but it all went a little wrong! I slipped on a spilt drink on the dance floor, went flying and ended up in A&E for 6 hours!! Thankfully nothing broken but I did dislocate my big toe and torn tendons and legaments to foot and ankle - I can honestly...
  181. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Hey Boo, hope you're feeling better tonight? If you run a search for scan bran challenge you might find some more pallatable ideas for fibre packed friends! I sometimes have one broken up and stirred in porridge, you can't notice its there but it does its job! I did see a post where someone...
  182. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    I was v naughty today - I skived off work at 2.00!! No real reason other than I was reaching the point of saturation and another late night and I think I'd have lost the plot!! I spent the time sorting my wardrobe and trying on lots of clothes that fit again after several years in the 'to keep'...
  183. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Boo, the old scan bran definately works in that dept! Alternatively Monday and Wednesday of curry has a similar effect!!! (Sorry, truely TMI!!)
  184. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Crazy work day again - its starting too feel like groundhog day!!! Good food-wise though: Red day B - fibre plus bar (HEB) L - quiche made with 2 eggs, 1/2 pot cottage cheese and bacon; mango, strawberries, apple D - curry made with beef, onions, mushooms, tinned toms and spices with...
  185. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Boo, I just read your first post thinking 'mmmmm that sounds lovely, must ask for the recipe' and then 'ah, maybe not' as I read the second! Sorry it was so disapointing, particularly when it smelt so good! I have successfully made and enjoyed two SW cake recipes - the spanish orange cake...
  186. cherry-pie

    Would you eat an omelette cold for lunch?

    Hendopig - yes, definately good cold - particulalry if you have a HEA of cheese to spare.... mmm!!! Fillymum, Thanks for the spanish omlette tip - this will make a good alternative to my at least twice weekly cottage cheese quiche lunch! I have one cooling on the counter as I type!!!
  187. cherry-pie

    a lonely goat : part 2.

    Ooohhh, I hope he has some new friends soon bless him!!!
  188. cherry-pie

    another work question relating to pay..

    Hi Big bear, it will depend on your payroll system and how late in the month they can add you to the system and organise pay for you. In our place payroll closes at the end of the second week in the month (for a 30th payday) so we would struggle to get pay to you on the 28th of June if you...
  189. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    No need for tears, you've faced it and now with the right determination you can change it. I made an absolute vow to myself this January that no matter what, I would NEVER see that number again. I don't care how slowly it comes off, but I'm not going back there! Good luck with your journey -...
  190. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Hey Boo, Well done on the stone - fantastic result!! Well done to Mr Boo too xxx I really really want to reach 2.5 stone this week - I don't go to class but do my best to keep off the scales in the week so Thursday will be a surprise - hopefully a pleasant one!!! I have a few regular work...
  191. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Another long day here so just a quick food update. Mr Pie is being so good at the moment, really supportive, packing my lunch and making my tea while ensuring all are on plan! I have a few significant events coming up soon starting with the party on Friday and the second of our work's leaving...
  192. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Welcome to all the newbies, I look forward to getting to know you all and sharing in your journeys. Ilovecake - woooooohooooooo!!! Well done lovely girl, fantastic! You must be feeling great! I'm really hoping to reach 2.5 stone off on Thursday - I've been on plan all week so heres keeping...
  193. cherry-pie

    Baby Charlie has arrived so lets get on with shedding the rest of this wobble!!!

    Sounds like another fab day Capricorn, well done you on all that exercise and on the on-plan food. Daft fact for the day - we had an identical brekkie today!! Its good for me as I could so easily skip breakfast but I know that it is so good for me and wakes my body up properly so I keep trying...
  194. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Evening Boo, sounds like a yucky Monday for you, you poor thing. I hate oversleeping and then rushing, I just never feel right for the rest of the day then! I hope Mr Boo is feeling better and that you've stopped chasing your own tail? Your dinner sounds yum, I think thats what we're having...
  195. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    I hated sewing in school too, and cooking, although I love both now! School just made them both so dull!!! I went off and did metal work and wood work with the boys instead - not sure if that was rebellion or just the lure of boys!! Nowadays I have a real blue peter streak in me - I'm happiest...
  196. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Hey Boo, that sounds like an ideal day, lovely food, good company, a little shopping and a little relaxing - perfect! I love kippers, but I don't think they like me as they give me indigestion for days afterwards. I did spicy salmon last night, it was stunning. I always used to just do lemon and...
  197. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Good morning ladies, happy Sunday! I hope you're having a fab weekend? Fancy dress is beginning to take over here and the living room vaguely resembles a panto set! The downside of being able to sew is that people turn up with requests. Last week it was seriously cute dance outfits for my neice...
  198. cherry-pie

    Baby Charlie has arrived so lets get on with shedding the rest of this wobble!!!

    Woo-hoo, another fab WI - well done honey!! Lovely day here yesterday, spent the morning with my closest friend planning a party for her hubby next week and managed to sneak a BBQ inbetween the showers in the afternoon. Was meant to be taking my mum carbooting this morning but its sideways...
  199. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Well done on the win Mr & Mrs Boo!!! The pasta would work well with quark (or I often do half quark, half e l mayo, very low in syns and takes the sharpness off the quark) Have a fab saturday - I'm willing the rain away!
  200. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Where did the sun go?! It was out while I was shopping, get home at its replaced by rain! Once again its a BBQ dilema.... Todays food - red day B - couple of slices of deli ham (odd choice I know but I was out early and it was this or give into all the bacon and sausages that the deli was...
  201. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Hello peeps, hope everyone is OK? Heres to a fab on-plan weekend for us all!
  202. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Thank Crunchie its Friday! Although next week looks set to be even busier - this is going to be a hard summer! I really fancy something sweet this evening, but not sure what? I have a B choice left so might have a bowl of porridge with some berries and sweetner - sweet but on plan and filling...
  203. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Ooohh, it was lovely - bacon, sweetcorn, philly light and chilli pasta - sounds odd, sooooo tasty! Well what a week - and I think I have as much work & research to do over the weekend as I did through the week! Nevermind, I'd moan if i has nowt to do! Enjoy the quiz - good luck!
  204. cherry-pie

    Baby Charlie has arrived so lets get on with shedding the rest of this wobble!!!

    Evening lovely, Hope you're feeling better today and have relaxed with those books? Crazy week in work here so I'm glad that its Friday at last - although, a crazy weekend planned too but thats different!! (Good luck for the boot sale this time round!!!) Take care, xxx
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    *UPDATED*: Trying to be strong but it's so hard..

    Oh honey, I'm so sorry. Remember all the good times and how much joy she brought to you all and she'll never be too far away. Take care and draw on your family and friends xxx
  206. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    So true Boo, sometimes we just need some head space to put everything back into perspective (and sometimes we need to remember the purpose of work i.e. to provide for a life outside of it!). Hopefully not too long until August when the balance will swing a little more in your direction again...
  207. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Hiya Boo, hows it going? Re fancy dress and Mr Pie, he's going to be BORING!!! He hates all the dressing up, he's happier to just blend in bless him! I on the other hand love the whole process of planning, shopping, creating and showcasing! Its providing a welcome distraction from the madness...
  208. cherry-pie

    New horizons !!

    It sounds like it could be the best of both worlds lovely girl - and despite the additional work we know how much you and hubby will enjoy putting the Spanish house lovingly back together again and creating a home for you and the menagerie! On top of that, imagine the fun trips to Cornwall while...
  209. cherry-pie

    Today's Google

    I just had to go and have a play - so cool!!!
  210. cherry-pie

    Dawn French

    I've always loved her, even more so after reading her autobiography. She's the kind of person I'd want at my fantasy dinner party - sexy, funny, smart (and wouldn't just push her dinner round her plate!!)
  211. cherry-pie

    Dog behaviour help

    I'm so glad that your family are being more supportive and that the first class went well. It all sounds like sensible advice! (I understand how you feel re my idea was rubbish but mums is great but try to put that aside and be happy that Hugo is getting some help) We have three dogs, 2...
  212. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    So unfair!! Have a pee, put on your birthday suit and try again lol!!! Alternatively, remember that you are 2 days early for WI so I bet in 2 days time you'll have hit the 25, you just won't see it until next week! Paul - well done on a fab week, great stuff! My back is feeling better...
  213. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Just work work work today, 12 hours of it in fact! It was a good one though, so not grumbling too much! Food plan: Red B - 2 boiled eggs L - 2 roast chicken thighs (skinless), 1/2 punnet each strawberries and raspberries, ww yogurt, pear, cookie (5) S - 2 ryvita (B), quark, jam (3) D -...
  214. cherry-pie

    Baby Charlie has arrived so lets get on with shedding the rest of this wobble!!!

    I Capricorn, hope you're feeling better now lovely? I was thinking of you the other day with all this horrible cucumber / beansprout ecoli reports that are all over the news. I never really take too much notice of best before dates and never wash fruit and veg, but something like that makes you...
  215. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Ah bless you! He was too busy laughing to be of much use at all, even the dogs were sat in the doorway wondering what I was up to! Worse of all I think it was a dog induced injury to begin with - this exercise lark is blooming dangerous!
  216. cherry-pie

    I've got an interview tomorrow (UPDATE)

    Yay, well done, fab news xxx
  217. cherry-pie

    Advice re: rinsing mouth/teeth extraction

    Just wanted to add that having had an extraction a few weeks ago, I was advised not to use a straw (for the reasons Gemmy says above). Do NHS direct still exist? If so they may be able to advise before you can speak to the dentist tomorrow. Hope you're on the mend soon x
  218. cherry-pie

    Dog behaviour help

    Tootz, just wanted to send you a big hug xxx I have a lump in my throat as I type as I can feel how much you want this to work for Hugo. I really hope that you can get your family on side and that you can make this work for all of you. Meanwhile, keep him on the lead, and do try a soft muzzle...
  219. cherry-pie

    What was number 1 the day you were born?

    Mine is a real pop-cheese-tastic classic - Merry Christmas Everybody by Slade!! (Dec 73)
  220. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Welcome to the newbies :wavey: and hello to the ‘oldies’:p!! Well done on all the fab losses! Keeping fingers crossed for you Coljack, sounds like you have a great WI coming your way! Nothing exciting to report here, just work- home - work again at the moment! I must look like I’m trying to...
  221. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Well done Boo, thats a fab loss - that first stone is within your grasp now!! Sounds like another bonkers day in the office!! I hate those days where your to-do list is longer than your arm and everything conspires against you. When it gets too much you just have to step back and remember...
  222. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    I'm late this evening, I've been trying to assemble a fancy dress costume for the weekend after next! I'm cheating though and recycling one I've done before - the fabulous cruella deville, complete with puppy handbag! I tried to persude Mr Pie to wear some puppy ears and a tail but he ain't...
  223. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Oh my goodness, where are the days going, they fly by so fast! Usual stuff here today, a full day in the office trying to juggle a million things while trying to be everything to everyone - it keeps me out of trouble though!! Quiet evening, Mr Pie is working late so I've had a quick dinner, a...
  224. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Hi Boo, stay strong lovely girl, have a nice cuppa and get that early night in and you'll be feeling more positive again in the morning. I understand where you are re worrying about Mr Boo, but something will come through, just hang on in there! Sounds like today was all on track food wise...
  225. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Lovely day today, catching up with both our sets of parents with a few brothers, SILs, partners and nieces thrown in too! And I've been organised this evening having done tomorrow's lunch and made a start on some training material that I need to deliver this week - all in an attempt to make...
  226. cherry-pie

    Baby Charlie has arrived so lets get on with shedding the rest of this wobble!!!

    Well done gorgeous, so happy for you, you really deserve it after all this hard work! I hope the silly grin has been plastered to your face all day! xxx
  227. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Sounds like a lovely weekend - and heres to a straightforward, stress free week in work!!! We went visiting today, my mum & dad this morning and MILs this afternoon. She did a lovely SW friendly meal - boiled ham, new pots & green beans with strawberries, meringue and squirty cream after - it...
  228. cherry-pie

    Baby Charlie has arrived so lets get on with shedding the rest of this wobble!!!

    Evening Capricorn, thought I'd drop in and say hello having been AWOL for a few days - I had to go on an unplanned trip with work for a few days. I took loads of fruit but hotels and driving make for pants healthy choices! Nevermind, I'm home again now and it pays the bills! It sounds like...
  229. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Lou, Katoof, Hoping, Chelle, Princess (and everyone else!) - well done on the fab losses this week!!! STS for me, but I had three days away with work and although I made OK choices, you can never be sure syns wise when you're eating out. I'm hoping its mostly fluid though and I'll be on my way...
  230. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    The hair sounds fab!! I love red hair. When I was younger I used to spend hours with the stinky body shop henna on my head trying to turn my naturally black-brown hair red but never with much success! Today's food sounds lovely! I'm clock watching here, waiting for a respectable time to light...
  231. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Sun, where have you gone?! I was enjoying a little snooze in the garden when it started to rain! Need it to dry up again for a bbq! Very lazy day today, looked in the fridge and decided that the big asda shop could wait this week, so a quick kitchen and living room clean and that was me done...
  232. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Phew, what a crazy few days! I went to work on Wednesday only to be asked to go to an emergency client visit in Liverpool. I didn't get back until midday today, so a few days of relying on hotel and work food. I think I did OK though, I took loads of fruit with me and generally stuck to meat and...
  233. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Hello, thought I should pop on and say Hi after a few days AWOL - work went into crisis mode and i ended up in Liverpool for a few days - all very last notice! However, at least i got to finish early today and catch some of this lovely sun! Well done on the 2 1/2 lbs, great loss! I missed my...
  234. cherry-pie

    I've missed you all! <3

    Hi Ruby, I'm a not-so-newbie-anymore who joined up in your absence but welcome back and good luck getting back into the swing of it again! Its a good time to restart - British strawberries, last few weeks of asparagus, fresh corn on the cob coming soon...its a good time of year to eat fresh!!
  235. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    I think we had exactly the same day - housework interspersed with sofa!!! I too love to be home but find it so much easier to stick to plan when I'm in work! I pack my lunch bag everyday with brekkie, lunch and a snack and don't give food another thought then until I get home again. Perhaps I...
  236. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Phew, it was busy busy busy in work today! Ah well, lots of body magic (sore feet today from going between buildings all day!) and no time for thinking about food!! I can't believe its the last day of May - where has it gone?! Although I haven't lost loads of weight I definately feel better...
  237. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    I hope the weigh in went well lovely xxx
  238. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Welcome Lou, hope its all going OK? There are loads of fab veggie ideas in the recipes section, I'd go any have a good nosey around and then try some new things! Once you've got going don't forget to look into Green days as well as EE, you get more HEs so may find it even easier! Wow Tom...
  239. cherry-pie

    Baby Charlie has arrived so lets get on with shedding the rest of this wobble!!!

    I wrote a post and lost it - pah! Only a load of ole waffle though so won't repeat, but suffice to say its been a lovely weekend and I hope you're OK?!! (Ela ine, welcome back and well done for getting so organised again!)
  240. cherry-pie

    Boo's SW Diary - My Story

    Sounds like you are well and truely chilled Boo - result! That curry sounds lovely (I too get excited when an experiment turns out well!) - do you find that really tasty, particularly spicy food satisfies you so much more? Warms you up too, which I need today as its blooming freezing!
  241. cherry-pie

    Why I love.......and you?

    Good post Hexe, I have to agree that this forum is great for support and definately helps keep me on track - I find myself thinking that I can't cheat now as I wouldn't want to tell you all and I couldn't not tell you!!! Its my virtual 'big mother'!!!
  242. cherry-pie

    Can't cook so won't cook!

    Even better, now you can cook what you grow!! Its a fab feeling, even just your own pot of herbs on the windowsill is such a feeling of achievement! (Everyday I'm willing my strawberries to turn red - come on sun, come back, I neeeeeeeed you!!!)
  243. cherry-pie

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    I can't imagine that a lecture would be helpful for either of you - or good for business! I'd have thought that they would be full of support to help you get where you want to be - let us know how you get on xxx
  244. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Very little planned for today. I need to pop to asda for the essentials and really must do an hour's work ready for the week but otherwise I am a lady of leisure today! Foodwise, I'm doing roast pork for lunch and might recreate last weeks scotch eggs for tea as they were so yummy and that...
  245. cherry-pie

    Who ate all the (Cherry) Pies???

    Hi Boo, sounds like a nice birthday, sometimes its good just to spend some time together. Mr Pie is home more than he'd like at the mo - his trade is construction related and although he's picking up some days here and there its far from full time. He is keeping busy though bless him, we are...
  246. cherry-pie

    hangover - how do you stop the overeating

    Mmmmm, its my fav quick answer to 'I'm huuuuuungry'!!! If you're ever passing by do drop in and I'll whip you some up my dear! xxx
  247. cherry-pie

    I just want to scream.....(worms!!!)

    Awww, bless you! One of those normal, albeit traumatic, childhood things! Ihope medicine kicks in soon, that all your scrubbing has been effective and that you can have a rest today xxx
  248. cherry-pie

    Any Welshies?

    Hi MissJelly, I'm only a few miles from you, over in the next valley, not far from aberdare! Hello!!! x
  249. cherry-pie

    Can't cook so won't cook!

    Most definately NOT me! I love to cook and would say that its that love of cooking - and eating! - that got me to this size! Baking in particular! So now trying to use those skills to cook SW style instead!
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