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Goodness didn't think you'd bite the bullet. I've just been re reading my mother's 1950's copies of Lorna Hill's Sadlers Wells books. Probably not an option on kindle. I'm kinda liking the bi reader idea. Feels like a mega decision! Aaaaargh!

Good job bet that magic 14 will appear v soon, keep the faith!

Hides head in shame! I've turned into the incredible eating machine ..... Coinciding with period! I've also had fish n chips, crisps, 2 crunchies and a plethora of other rubbish. Feel control returning so tomorrow is another day. Hope yr week better than mine. Indeed hope all of you having a...

Hi Vitzy, hope plan going well for you this week and that first day of spring having a positive effect. I've invested in some sw recipe books to try and add some variation. I'm v lazy and unimaginative in the kitchen so trying harder to be more inspired. Have a good week all :)

I know that thing re clothes, I have clothes my current size - bit tight could go up one I think and clothes two sizes less. Tho sometimes we all need a little retail therapy so hey ho..... Good luck with ur personal challenge. Didn't watch the biggest loser, thought it may be a bit...

Doesn't weather make a difference, I think you said you live in Peterlee? I'm Bridgehill nr Shotley Bridge and as I drove to work this morning coming over hills to Lamesley there was a heavy frost with low ground mist and the sun was an orange globe as it Rose next to the Angel. Knew it was...

Hi Starlight, thanks for the read it swap it tip. Fab site. :)

Lucky lucky you. Think we still flock to see Shakespeare because love, murder, jealousy and intrigue amongst other things never go out of fashion. In fact he still manages to capture the human condition though I hope the Royal Court is a tad less bloodthirsty, politicians seem much the same...

Well done for getting on the scales - not weighing for me can lead to another week/ month/ year of eating what I like. I know what you mean re meetings, they work but I must admit I've felt irritable in meetings before ( poss not good leader and felt patronised - I know how to do it, I just...

Really related to that Rainbow Rose. It just kind of sneaks on, I'm about that weight ( doing it in kilos this time (thought it might work better - but just end up converting to lbs lol)). I'd also like to join the chain. You inspired me this morning :) Good luck girls!

Hmmm yes..... Just reading back thru this thread and if we could manage the temptation imp, guilt and I've blown it attitude the whole dieting thing would be more successful. Don't cry Elaine, it's a vicious circle. Each new day, new hope :) Have a good week all.

Hi Vitzy Lunch went well quorn chilli. Then in evening at my dad's out came the cheese tray with crackers, lurpak and tortillas. Went berserk. Followed by three days eating in a rainy cottage in the lakes ... (And nice eating out - can highly recommend Drunken Duck in Hawkshead). With that...

Points well made!

Oops predictive text or something. That would be scampi and pub lol. Quite like the word scampish tho.

Day went well, this forum really helpful so thanks fellow dieters. Glad things improving for you. Good luck today with birthday tea - buffet grazing can be lethal, I'd happily live off buffet! Think about it before you pop it in your mouth. I'm off to celebratory meal for 80 year old aunt. Need...

I have started swimming again too, I go with my husband. Worst bit is walking around in swimmers but got a cozi with a skirt type thing - which helps. :)

Hmmmm may need to rethink. However I know ( from previous experience) that books dropped in the bath will dry out though very rumpled pages.... It's a positive that kindle copes with the steam tho. Take your point re holidays.

I buy some of my second hand books from abebooks.com, this is also a good site for old out of print books. Happy browsing.

Hi Vitzy82, Good advice re tempt imp. I'm rubbish in terms of planning. Always on green but eat fish/shellfish no meat. Have the right food in the house so no tempts here. But easy to eat rubbish at lunchtime at work or grab some rubbish from shops on the way home. Like the hint re telling...

Gosh, first day of my annual leave - plans ( mostly related to tedious housework) abandoned since I found book club thread ... Defo going to bung washer on after this post.... Lost Illusions - Balzac Little Dorrit - Dickens The Dream / King Lear - Shakespeare Sense and Sensibility - Austen...

Not sure what the definition of historical is but there's James A. Mitchener for American historical novels - Chesapeake, Centennial etc - good storytelling in my view. Also for the Far East there's James Clavell - Tai Pan, Noble House, Sho Gun, Gai Jin etc. I was brought up in the far east and...

These are fabulous. Very well written and evocative - you can almost smell old England, plus you get a murder mystery thrown in for good measure.

I'm half way through The Snowman. Having purchased all his books with my Christmas book tokens, and then have read them in order. I love Harry, his vulnerability and struggle with alcohol. It's frustrating that the first two novels haven't yet been translated - publishing rights? Anyhow...

I'm with you guys re books, you can't take an e reader in the bath ..... Or at least I wouldn't and that is one of my favourite reading spots!

Morning fellow dieters, I would love to know how I can wake up in the morning, in essence the same as any other morning; and know that the temptation/failure imp is sitting on my shoulder. Been awake 45 mins and already feel that today will be a struggle in terms of food! What's that about...

Well done re 7 lbs but what a painful way to lose it. Hope you feel better with no return of pain :) ps happy birthday!

Thanks Mary, loving site :)

I agree in terms of weekend, I moved WI to Sunday as this forces me to eat sensibly on a Saturday night - or my high risk of losing the dieting plot night as I tend to call it!

Room for a not so little one? I've got in the region of 10 stone to lose. I am doing sw online, as this forces me to weigh weekly. I have a long history of revolving loss/gain dieting and really want to succeed this time. Would like to shift the weight in about 18 months, but not sure if this...

Think that's more than half the battle. Not digging into food when dealing with difficult situations. It's like retraining the brain - power to ya.

Well done Shep, good loss :)

If you've done it once that shows you have the self determination to do it again! Good luck?

Hi, I've just found this site. There are some awe inspiring journeys cited. I've been struggling with my weight for years and now feel worried about my health I'm 20 1/2 stone. I started sw (again) on line on 6 th Feb and plan to lose half my body weight. I lost 8 1/4 lbs week one. I'm hoping...

I'm from Durham too. New to forum but not to dieting. Hey ho feeling in the zone this time tho.