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    Getting it Done :D

    Oh boy, a lot has changed since I last posted. Diabetes stuff escalated a lot since Jan. I was already seeing unexpected rises with my blood sugars when I last posted but they took on a whole new level of rubbish. Got to the point of being too high to get a reading on my meter so not the best...
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    I kept getting told that they needed to see my bloodwork of my 3 month average blood glucose levels (hba1c test) until I pointed out that I have had 4 medication changes due to side effects so unless it can pinpoint what happened under what medication, my meter tells me more than that does at...
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Fighting with doctors seems to be my fav pastime at the moment 🤪 Well more like advocating for myself ;) Susie, you got this and will smash slimming world. I'm a total believer in finding a weight loss plan that you can stick to vs how quick you can get it off. always here cheering ya on x
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    heh i need to give myself a good kick up the arse overall 🤪 How was cake?
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    Getting it Done :D

    I got a different medication called Empagliflozin (on top of existing dose of gliclazide) Got up on a reasonable bg level (which I was ecstatic about) but has crept up over the day but not as high as it has been. Adjusting the time I'm taking it to mornings so skipping tonight's dose :)...
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    Getting it Done :D

    Diet already stalling. Had to come off another medication because of side effects. Blood glucose levels not in a particularly good place so I'm back to eating more towards my meter than my diet to try and keep things under some kinda control until I have another appointment tomorrow to discuss...
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    Get to slinky again and staying there ......

    joining you on the gain train. We got this tho, onwards and downwards x
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    Getting it Done :D

    Hi @Halley, welcome on in, come and pull up a beanbag, grab a coffee and make yourself at home x WW just works for me but I'm refusing to pay for membership and I have an app that does the pro points stuff (3rd party). Also know the diet well. totally agree @ChilliQueen :) I spike higher with...
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    Team 50 - Christmas 2022

    got my starting point weight. le sigh. downwards we go from here ;)
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    aww happy birthday tipp x the van sounds fantastic chilli. you are definitely too talented not to push that as a business option :D Im a sucker for the cappuccino pods ;) I limit myself by not buying them too often haha.
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    Team 50 - Christmas 2022

    @purpleorc putting me to shame. haven't even really got off the starting block yet (well sorta have but not properly) tomorrow is a go for me :D well done on loss x
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    Getting it Done :D

    Yeah I have seen so many diet plans that claim to "cure/reverse/remission" type 2. The question really is, is it true remission ie you could eat a non diabetic persons diet and not elevate your blood glucose levels or will they creep back up over time again making it just well controlled by...
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    Getting it Done :D

    medical wise: I have had meds adjusted by so many different people and I feel like there is no proper plan in place and i get to try whatever that particular person wants to put me on. 0 consistency with care. So rundown: diagnosis 1000mg metformin (tells liver to chill the eff out with...
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    Getting it Done :D

    Hope you all had a great christmas <3 Diet wise, still going to be pointing on weight watchers as some guidelines to stick within. I'm kinda leaning towards shake for brekkie shake for lunch or something like a ham salad in a mini wrap decent dinner of meat, veg and small amount of potatoes etc...
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    Team 50 - Christmas 2022

    IM IN!!!! AliGal 50lbs to lose purpleorc 50lbs to lose GLL 50lbs to lose
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    Getting it Done :D

    Sorry for lack of updates. Diet (for weight loss) has taken a backseat while I've been dealing with getting medical stuff under control. got water tablets dose increased and its slowly coming off (and on and off and on but overall lessening) been chopping and changing diabetic medications and...
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    Getting it Done :D

    Been a weird week for me. Kinda disappeared without even realising it. Have all but given up weighing myself of late. Stupid blummin fluid. Actually saw a doctor today in person who actually properly checked my legs and actually came up with a plan better than take these as required: take them...
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    TEAM 50 is back! Christmas 2021

    congratulations for hitting the magic BMI numbers @Shrinkingvioletnomore 💕
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    looking fab hunny x hows today been going since being back on it all?
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    Getting it Done :D

    finally saw a 1/2lb loss on my overall. Had a couple of solidly good days. No dipping into weeklies or going over points. (weeklies are fine to use but I prefer not to if I can help it) Last night I tested my fav healthy comfort meal which is the poached chicken in stock and veg that I usually...
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    TEAM 50 is back! Christmas 2021

    you guys are doing fantastic :)
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    Getting it Done :D

    Didn't get the mince cooked but did do all the chicken :) That's todays task. Went a little over points yesterday but nothing too crazy. Will do better today though and try and be on target. Going to have a look at planning Christmas. Fist diabetic Christmas so challenge accepted ;) Typically...
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    Tipperary wobbles into 2024

    I hear ya with the just needing something with substance. That's about the only thing I feel I miss out of when on a diet is that occasional meal where you feel a bit overstuffed with stodge. Just looked up what cracottes are, different brand here but yup, love them! Soft cheese and pair with...
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    Getting it Done :D

    Slept much better ty :) Managed to stay up till midnight. Didn't do the meal prep yesterday so that's this mornings job after water tablets. Got a bunch of chicken breasts and a tray of steak mince to do something with. I know I have stuff to make chilli and and might make a couple of portions...
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    Getting it Done :D

    @ladyfelsham I made the cheese scones. They turned out okay :) I just made half the recipe up so got tomorrows snacks sorted. Might try with some soft cheese :D
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    baltic here too :( Got wee frozen popsicles that used to be toes 😆 The jacket is lovely! Such a talented lady :D Where you heading for foods? I do love my wee lunch dates with my daughter. We don't do them often enough.
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    Tipperary wobbles into 2024

    sorry you are still feeling crappy still :( I defo get motivated when I see progress on the scales too. Daily weighing is okay as long as its not obsessive and change how you would normally eat. The scales and I aren't friends at the moment tho :rotflmao: Hope you feel a bit better tomorrow x
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    Getting it Done :D

    Yeah I do but sleep last night was terrible and so broken up. Slept for a few hours, was up for a few hours and took ages to settle again. Was hungry when I was up so gawd knows what days points those snacks fell into. Anyway slept till lunchtime so I will be so out of wack now. Story of my life...
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    Getting it Done :D

    Didn't get around to making scones today. Have had headaches since last night so not feeling too awesome. Paracetamol kicking in so its calming down somewhat. Had some spag bol for dinner so feeling stuffed and sleepy. Roll on bedtime :D
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    Getting it Done :D

    half a pound gain for a weird week (well since Saturday when a loss peeked out on the scales...I'll take it :) ps. water tablets worked :rotflmao: Lost like half a stone this morning and there still some fluid in my ankles but feet feel less puffy :rolleyes: Hey Tipp :) welcome on into my...
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    Getting it Done :D

    Had nurse phonecall this morning. Got water tablet (only took 5 weeks to get there). As suspected the nurse was far more sympathetic to me wanting the fluid shifted so I could focus on the more correct weight loss numbers. Why cant all healthcare peeps take a holistic approach and make sure I'm...
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    Tipperary wobbles into 2024

    I would so beat you all in the no alcohol games since I don't drink 😆 I'm still in xmas denial but I did buy a cute ornament for my sis in law. Shes going to be a gran for the 2nd time in a few weeks so found an adorable wooden snowflake for space for a photo. Thought a wee pic of the new baby...
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Are you finding taking that tramadol break is still making them effective? Glad you are the well rested goddess that you should be :D
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    hope your class went well :D I have a friend who was a craft-a-holic and I know how much of her house it took over. The answer ISNT 2 rooms, its a ton of boxes and being organised (and saying no I don't need that in craft shops too haha). wrist warmers are a nice idea! I know I keep saying it...
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    Getting it Done :D

    I'm fuming. So kiddo due back at ortho in feb with her target weight loss of 20kg (shes on track) to get put on surgery list. Letter in just now pushing it back until May. 3 months more in chronic pain is sadtimes for her :(
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    Getting it Done :D

    found it on amazon and wish listed it :) TY Did the weight watchers calculations on the scones (pro point so NOT current points) and the batch is 31 points so 5pp each (I get 29 points a day but would need to add some butter/marg on that too). Totally doable :) Any idea how long they keep for...
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    I WANT to spend hours cooking scrummy stuff but I am such a lazy cook. I think its more because I have my pc / office in my bedroom and hang there most of the time vs in the living room/next to the kitchen so its a hassle to keep my eye on stuff. New clubs sounds like a great plan to me. Have...
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    Tipperary wobbles into 2024

    mmm soup sounds good. Might go rake about the freezer and see what soupy stuff I have and make a pot :D Its cold and I need a warm hug in a mug (already maxed out on coffee for the next few hours :rotflmao: )
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    singing my song there 😆 There's no point doing a diet that you derail at dinnertime so your plan sounds perfect :)
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    Tipperary wobbles into 2024

    the scones look YUMMY :D I swear I'm going to get this flour this week and try out some yummies that wont sent my glucose sky high :rolleyes: I'm in xmas denial still. Its totally not under 5 weeks away. nope. no way no how.
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    Getting it Done :D

    aaaaand there's some of the the fluid shifted itself a wee bit (get it...wee...I'll see myself out :rotflmao:) -1lb on my best weigh in :)
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    Getting it Done :D

    aaand another +2lb on top...there is the other half of the normal "up" :rotflmao: one day I might catch a more realistic weigh in. Had BP review today and it was still up like it was before but I mentioned I got a home BP monitor and was getting much lower readings at home all chilled. I'm...
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    Tipperary wobbles into 2024

    I offer a "turn your scales into a frisbee TODAY" service. (*3 interest free payments of 19.99. *no money back guarantee) How's your day been?
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    TEAM 50 is back! Christmas 2021

    @Margiepuff Firstly, welcome. Can't say enough what an awesome bunch of peeps post on here. We all get the ups and downs of it all and I've always found most people are pretty real about their journey. Going to ask you, what's the point in getting angry with yourself? Not going to change...
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    campervan would work for me too (if i could have a trailer for my office LOL) (not sure what I would do with my lil hop a long daughter tho - maybe wait till shes fixed heh)
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    I joined a keto fb post the other day and about to leave it too. Again, some great support posts but admins posting fake "I lost x lbs by my birthday using <insert link> custom keto plan...of course it is paid. yup...screw that. Not into folks who make a group just to make money with the same...
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    Getting it Done :D

    +2lb...body effin hates me. That is all :banghead: (not actually mad, just sad that I'm used to the up and downs and lets face it, have seen worse random ups.) (totally didnt write this post hours ago and forget to actually post it)
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    big huggles. 1 up is totally fine and youll get that back in no time 🤗
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    Getting it Done :D

    ECG was made brilliant by the lad who did it. Funny and dead down to earth. Anyway it is all fine and normal (me...normal???...anyway...) :D someone send me a link with what almond flour to buy. so many on amazon just say its basically ground almonds in the reviews? or is ground okay for most...
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    awww sorry you have a crappy night. Hope you managed to get some sleep in the end. Plan B seems like a good solution. Actually something I would do :) Huge fan of tiny and small homes. <3
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    Getting it Done :D

    Hullo everyone :) So I got my bp and blood glucose monitors in and have been using them. Have learned so far 2 x toast is okay but 2 x weetabix is bad. My levels werent happy with that LOL BP was all over the place but until I get it compared to nurse's readings and make sure I am taking it...
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    Big kudos for managing to get right back on as planned :winner: My goal is 154 ish too to start, that puts me at the top end of healthy bmi. When I am closer I will decide how much more I want to loose. Still, for me it is 50-60lbs away so plenty of time to work it out ;) Don't sweat the weigh...
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    I saw the fb post with them all :) did you know the BEE hand cream pouch will fit my new diaBEEtes blood glucose test stuffs ;) Almost like it is meant to BEE muahahaha. (sent you a fb message to order one)
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    💕 you should be! As for business, run it at your own pace :) So many people don't appreciate not only the time to create something but the time to learn and practice your skill. I've done work in 3d graphic design and web design and completely understand the imposter syndrome thing but had to...
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    ooooo love them too. would a (small) hand sanitiser bottle fit in there too? and maybe a mask folded? (marketing idea for use after hand cream) price of all materials (inc shipping / going to pick them up) + time for making AND potion some time for designing :) I'll annoy you Monday and make...
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    Getting it Done :D

    almond flour is one of the "tescos doesnt do" things (unless its called something else?)
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    they are adorable!!! The bee one is very cute. love the tags on them too. How much are you selling them for? Totally NOT laughing about forgetting to post a pic.. glad I'm not the only one that's been derping this week. Did the stapler turn up yet?
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    LOL I love how I totally avoided 90% of your post and focused on food...wups maybe getting finances in order is more important than bolognaise but still....mmmm yummmmmy
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    Getting it Done :D

    chooo chooo waffle maker on the list ;) Also could be doing with a food processor for blitzing stuff as mine got binned a few years ago and never replaced. interested in making "keto bread" and "keto asian noodles" and loads of other stuff but some ingredients isn't readily available here...
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    Getting it Done :D

    Great news - Smear test results came back...all good and clear and don't need another one for 5 years :) I don't think my brain could cope with more stuff going on :rotflmao:
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    Getting it Done :D

    oh and also... Morning peeps <3 (lol)
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    Getting it Done :D

    ok first I'm going to say I KNOW I said I wasn't going to but new plan...sorta Newcastle diet - using meal replacement for 3 meals a day and having 3-4 portions of veg (not fruit) a day to make up to about 800. could make some home made soup. Have a small milk allowance for my coffee :) They...
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    mmm bolognaise :)
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    Getting it Done :D

    Diet doctor is where I should have been doing my homework...instead it was on amazon and boots BUT I found a choice of 2 monitors that I could get and can readily get test strips both online and in a chemist. I just wish some things with the healthcare peeps could be a discussion and not a...
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    Getting it Done :D

    Thank you so much for the offer. so freaking kind <3 Dad will be in The Walton Centre in Liverpool so a little far from you. Buddy is in Liverpool too ;) Hopefully all will just go well 🤞 Been posting a little over at a diabetic forum who are also full of awesome peeps and very much of the...
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Afternoon my lovely :) Yum on the chocolate. I got some sugar free biscuits (cookies for those on the other side of the pond) so need to go hide them until I get a craving. Just shove the cats in your hand luggage...I'm sure it will be fine :rotflmao:
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    the blind looks lovely! That's the thing sometimes when you don't have much, the non necessities (like xmas deccys) don't get bought and it can bring such joy to have them up :) Have a great wee run about. x
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    Getting it Done :D

    Yeah, they usually have months and months long waiting lists to even get a consult. They wont leave him without the surgery due to the high risk of paralysis. Trying not to stress too much but will call my friend down in England who is near the hospital dad would need to attend and make sure...
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    Getting it Done :D

    still pondering options on diet :) so I told my dad yesterday about diagnosis which was easier than I thought. Found out my uncle we think is type 2 and dad has (very well managed) high blood pressure too. Maybe not ALL my fault then :rotflmao: He also offered to buy me a blood pressure...
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    I went for a walk and it was so cold im WIDE AWAKE now
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    was just throwing some ideas out there, you gotta run it how it works for you <3 and the fees can add up and cut into profit a lot :( seems like you have done a bunch. Im disappointed the stapler didn't suddenly appear, was looking forward to that chuckle :D me on the other hand...not so much...
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Support is key so sounds like a super sensible plan to me! Plenty of time to sort it all out too! *grabs megaphone* "Step away from the NINE bars* -end of announcement- (please do the same for me in a few hours when its son's b'day cake time):rotflmao:
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    Getting it Done :D

    <3 you guys for all the suggestions. I think I make up my mind and then I read about something else. Whatever it is needs to be very low carb and as little sugar as possible. someone save my sanity :rotflmao:
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    awwwwwh that is beautiful!!!! have you considered etsy to sell your stuff or even sites like redbubble where you upload your designs and they do the rest? I'm googling myself into a headspin this morning trying to find diet info that fits my life and medical crap. I should just go for a walk...
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    ALWAYS the way!
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    Getting it Done :D

    okay I may have read the entire book. Not hating the idea....just ummm I'm such a fussy eater and most of the recipes in the book are like nope nope nope nope. I do like the real food approach (sorry I know shakes and soups etc work for some, they defo aren't sustainable for me). I could probs...
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    Getting it Done :D

    Cables are 99% done :) got like 2 left to just tie off excess and tuck them in. might get to cleaning in a bit but will probs leave that for tomorrow because I'm broken and aching all over now. Had a rubbish food day today. had a yogurt for brekkie and didn't eat again until 4pm (was too busy...
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    hopefully the travel agent route will get you it. keep us posted :) Always good when you get a decent sleep isn't it :) Boo on the gain. I'll add your scales to the frisbee list too x Also @ChilliQueen, I nearly spat my coffee everywhere reading your addition to the list :rotflmao:
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    your staple gun is in the last place you put it....IM HELPING :whistle:
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    you sound 100% more motivated than I do today :rotflmao: have put on a washing and had a 30 min rant about how stupid diets are to my SIL. Glad the soups have arrived and you can chill out knowing you are set for a bit. Have a great day x
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    I'm making a pile of stuff to frisbee out the window. so far its my scales, your rls, government waiting schemes... anything else while im at it? Serious note tho, sorry its been a crummy few days for ya sweetie <3
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    Getting it Done :D

    ...aaaand the -2.5lbs its back on for official weigh day :banghead: Going to change my starting weight to my "restarting weight from august" so I can track "% lost" better (doctors are obsessive about me loosing 5% it seems.) *edit - changed and I'm at 10% lost...
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    aww let us know how you got on x
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    sounds like a busy day and awesome on the inches. And yes belly is the more dangerous fatty place as it tends to clog up organs and you end up with increased risk of diabetes...oh wait :rotflmao: Gotta wait in for amazon for all my cables and install all those later when they arrive. Just...
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    Getting it Done :D

    2 1/2 lb down....I repeat 2 1/2 lb down (and no the scales aren't broken, I weighed twice LOL) not saying its not going to bounce back up but I SAW IT SO ITS MINE :rotflmao:
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    Getting it Done :D

    Really signing off this time and getting stuff done (although I have tidied up my desk while I have been here haha)
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    WOWZA. Lady of talent!!! liked your fb page and will keep an eye on what you have going on x have ordered one of his books on ebay for £3.50 :D I'm always a little reserved when it comes to some diets that are new to me although it did say to check with healthcare team before starting anything...
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    cauli rice can be the first test :) will order some from tesco next week unless I get into town again before then. I have some chilli in the freezer that I can have with it. Also laughing at days mix up....thats so me some days too!
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    since I'm so early on, I think I just need to pass on the cake until my blood sugars are managed rather than out of control. I have some sugar free wuthers so Ill have one of those and maybe make some sugar free jelly and have that with yogurt :) Yay for the other half a pound. My brain says...
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    Getting it Done :D

    morning folks! I slept so well last night! Todays goals is to tidy up my desk / bedroom office area. Need to order a few new cables but still a bunch I can sort out today and get the new cables ordered and finish this week. I spend so much time in my "office" which is my bedroom and for...
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    see, everytime I step into your thread I'm all of a sudden hungry :classic_tongue: the bakewell tart sounds lush! Was talking with sis in law yesterday about a recipe she saw for lasagne that used cabbage instead of pasta. Defo could work for me so will probs give it a try when I find one of...
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    morning lovely :) I love the term "workperk geek". Heck if it saves you money in the long run - bonus :D My only work perk is I can count most gaming and pc stuff as expenses with my business ;) Still need to earn the money to buy them tho :rotflmao:. being grateful for an electric...
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    Getting it Done :D

    cross trainer is gathering dust at the moment. Been so busy since I got it and have either gone for a walk or been non stop running about. Got called in by nurse for my bp review (unchanged). She spent some time answering questions and gave me a bunch of info on the diabetes. Mostly I'm already...
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    Get to slinky again and staying there ......

    You are doing amazing! How do you deal (mentally) with fluid showing up on the scales? I'm not a fan of weighing too often but once a week for me isn't working as I'm all over the place and I just need to see a loss peeking through at some point to keep me motivated but I feel a bit obsessive...
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    Tipperary wobbles into 2024

    I don't do supplements personally but I'll vote chocolate all the way...err maybe that's why I'm on a diet in the first place :rotflmao:
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    awwwwwh yeaaah Amazing news on the hospital appointment. your food always sounds so yummy. I'm so lazy with cooking, my food is boring all the time as I just meal prep basics. It does keep me on plan though :D Also with walking miles around the hospital - think of the calories burnt 😂
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    Mahoosive hugs to ya sweetie. Seems like a tough week for you. ^^ this. Just this. <3 I've been a single mum since I was pregnant with my son. Without going into the whole saga, I 100% agree with the statement above. Also if you feel counselling would help you deal with your ex and have a...
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    Getting it Done :D

    Had a busy few days :) Got the loan of the exercise bike (which was a cross trainer not a bike but that'll do). Been out walking with my son a couple of times. TOTM is so desperately trying to be its best self but failing. I just need it to do its thing properly and it might actually do me...
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    I used to watch a guy on twitch who had a whole mobile setup (more than just live from a phone) and did loads of travel streams around the USA right before covid hit. Was so much fun to hop in his backpack so to speak and go on adventures with him. Super interactive and chat always got a say in...
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    Getting it Done :D

    works with android and iphone (I have a sony phone just hooks into app)
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    yeah kinda does make sense. No sweeties here either (not that we have any in the house but thats not the point okaaaay) Hope your kiddo had a fun week and is happy to see ya. I'm sure you are glad he is home. Be sure to rest up and feel better soon x
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    Getting it Done :D

    Huawei Band 4. there are newer ones than what I got but just went with it for price (£26.99 - Argos) Seems to be okay but fairly basic function compared to others I checked out but wasn't looking for a ton of features :)
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    finished making a murderer. would hate to have been the jury on that case. hope work was as okay as work can be x Did you loose out with the tesco voucher or can you still make use of it?
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    awwwy yeaaa sleep AND a loss :bunnydance: Had to look up heygo - awesome concept! Enjoys x
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    Getting it Done :D

    Been quite a productive morning. Made a pot of carrot and leek soup. Just need to go blend it. I've arranged the loan of an exercise bike for a few months to see if it is worth investing in (ie would it become a clothes hanger). Researched and ordered a fitness tracker and plan to keep tabs on...
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    Getting it Done :D

    Well. Had GP appointment. Folic acid stuff I knew about. Got 3 months of tablets for that. Glucose is high (diabetic levels high) so been put on diabetic meds. hardly anything explained but back at nurse in 2 weeks and hopefully she can do more of the talking thing. He did say diet and...
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    saving money is always a win! I loved coco <3 I nearly finished making a murderer already. even popped it on my tablet when i was doing my mega meal prep stuff earlier :D I know you will need stuff soon but don't forget about the inevitable mad offers on diet products come January when...
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    According to netflix I've seen the first episode. Got it on now because after a short sleep my body is awake and I'm up :mad: Don't think I've seen soul yet. Might give it a watch over the weekend :D
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    I watch a ton of tinyhouse stuff ang the go-to is usually ikea for them. I know they aren't particularly cheap tho. FB marketplace or gumtree would be my next place to check. Hurrah for sleep!! Lets try for 2 nights in a row? x
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    Getting it Done :D

    so seeing another almost -2lb again today. guess the fluid is shifting itself (like the night before i have my appointment lol). Thats a -9 ish in 5 weeks which is much more what I would expect at this point, sticking to plan. Can't wait to just be normal again and stop weighing myself...
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    nah, no measurements and yes, showing a loss but it will bounce back up to about a +6 ish by tomorrow LOL The total loss is over 18 months or so but was fairly casual (pretty much just cut out a lot of sweet stuff and snacking on rubbish) until I knuckled down properly in august. I'm -19lb...
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    Getting it Done :D

    I mean to update here after checking out other threads ages ago and I have no idea where my brain wandered off to :whistle: Anyway got a couple of texts today from GP. One saying blood results were back and to contact the practice for an appointment. Second one was there was a script sent to...
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    Tipperary wobbles into 2024

    🤗 just hugs.
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    Glad your day went well too <3
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    Totally agree about the trying to "do things right" and getting screwed over for your troubles. Just a broke system and seems to favour those who gain the system and punish anyone actually trying. So she (kiddo) had to attend a meeting last month. (lets not even go there with the pointless of...
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Sorry you got to that point of pain again but DO NOT feel bad for taking painkillers to manage it. Glad the nurse is going to get you seen by a specialist and as bad as your week was impacted with withdrawal and now mega pain, at least the RLS has reared its ugly head more to prompt some action...
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    Just had a nightmare with UC myself I had to chase them twice to get them to assign me a work coach to arrange have self employment interviews to complete my claim and actually get paid. I was claiming as a carer and was still self employed which apparently was too much to handle -_- Was paid...
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    Getting it Done :D

    I will see where everything stands on Friday after doctors. see if there's stuff going on with bloodwork etc etc. I might bring it up as a conversation if there is time. I'm doing my tesco shop today/tomorrow for Thursday and I'm thinking even within my current WW plan I can be more protein...
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    About using the packs if you switch, I often have a shake (whatever I can get at the time, slimfast, tesco slim shakes and have even had Herbalife ones that I was given). Since I am on weight watchers (old pro points version - I'm cheap and use a free app), I just point the made up shake and its...
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Hope you got a better nights sleep :) Also great news on the tramadol progress <3 Let us know how the doctors goes. Hope your GP is supportive in your efforts to get to the bottom of things x I was thinking about air fryers. Not sure I can stretch to one this side of xmas tho :) I assume the...
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    Getting it Done :D

    Nothing major to update with but was looking for some feedback. Been looking into the benefits of going low carb / keto and was wondering if any of you have tried it, and what your experience was? (both with loss and if you had anything medically change while on it).
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    Getting it Done :D

    scales showing my lowest weight so far by -1lb. I can't keep tabs on whats this week, last week, what i saw on the scales 3 weeks ago, water, fat etc so lets just look at overall lowest and call it done until I can get fluid under control LOL. There's still a bunch fluid in my feet and ankles...
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    So much of that I identify with. Baby steps for me, I'm trying to love myself enough to take care of my health. After that, who knows 🤗 *edit - I don't know the about mag tablets or your RLS which is why I don't really respond to your updates about that. I just hope it works and you get stuff...
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    Tipperary wobbles into 2024

    Lies...all lies. Stay away from getting old peeps, its a trap :rotflmao:
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    Getting it Done :D

    I went to sleep super early, was up at midnight. Grabbed a banana and yogurt and waited until 8am to get brekkie so I didnt blow my points out of the water. I did sleep tho this afternoon so I'm waking up to having missed and its time for tea. (I'm so broken LOL) Plan is to make sweet chilli...
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Its easy to put a smile on and pretend its not a huge day to day struggle when you are overweight. Peeps can think oh its easy, just diet and exercise. Yeah not so easy when its a catch 22 of weight related issues (or issues that would be lessened by loosing weight) and feeling like garbage...
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    pics look fabby! I love the bone garden, great idea. I also watched Raya the other day and loved it too. Am a huge fan of kids movies. As for exes and kid's dads. Check check and check. I 100% understand the frustrations of wanting to parent TOGETHER (as separated parents) for the good of...
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Well done on kicking the tramadol. Hope you see the difference without it (but not suffer in pain if you still find you need pain meds <3) There are so many bugs flying about at the moment, hope your body clears it fast! There's no such thing as too gross. I find that being real about the...
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    Was going to ask how your day out was :D Sounds like a lovely day to me and Monday will be fine too. Always easier to go in with a plan. Gotta be able to diet without hitting the pause button on life. Post pumpkin pics? Hope you have fun carving them x
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    Getting it Done :D

    Just got home (ended up all over the place today) BP is up but not stupidly up (140/92 I think). Not been put back on tablets as its not too bad/urgent and can wait a week. She wants the GP to come up with an action plan with results to hand, but said I will likely end back on bp meds. Bloods...
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    Getting it Done :D

    So I did the dance of the doctors today where I called at 8.30am and was on hold for about 20 mins. Got a phone appointment and was called by 10.30am Asked why I was calling so I said I felt my bp was up and I was retaining fluids. Got a 5 min lecture on vaping (I quit smoking 2 years ago) and...
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    I'm about to turn my scales into a frisbee and yeet them out window :rotflmao:
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    You always want to give your kids the world but remember, sometimes all they need is mum without the frills (no matter what age) :) With Franky and Bennys, you could try a side or a starter instead of a full meal? Popcorn without sauces can be a decent enough movie snack too. Just don't forget...
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    Crazy life of Chilli

    I feel your gain pain and I'm going to tell you what I'm telling myself. Just keep going and hope the scales sort themselves when you body starts behaving <3 I don't know about the plan you are on specifically but if it takes 4 packs to cover your RDA of everything, why deprive your body of...
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    well done on the 3 / 17lb :) Hoping the withdrawal is smooth for you <3 I can't imagine how you feel about the boob issue, really hope the next couple of weeks doesn't drag and you can get piece of mind about it soon x
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    Getting it Done :D

    gotta love the GPs. (altho I don't blame the receptionists) I can see them in a few weeks or phone/book on the day (code for sit on hold for hours at 8.30am tomorrow and hope I can get an appointment which will likely be over the phone until they go "wait, maybe we need to check your bp in...
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    Getting it Done :D

    hurrah for the hoodies, cardis and PJs :D saying that my PJs are about 2-3 sizes to big and have a habit of falling down but they will do for now ;) I'm demented with weight atm. (in lbs) 21 sept - 211.6 29 sept - 213.9 6 oct - 209.7 13 oct - 210.8 (that became 208.8 the next day) and today...
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    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Walking without pain sounds wonderful! Completely appreciate how debilitating it can be with kiddos situation :) Her current doctor explained about weight and joint pain and put it to us like this: For every lb of weight you are carrying, the force on your knee joins is x7 of that. So even...
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    Getting it Done :D

    I fully salute anyone who can stick with meal replacement diets. I've done Cambridge for about 5-6 weeks in the past and really struggled with it. Hope it gives you the results you are looking for chilli. Was out in town yesterday for a proper poke about primark and charity shops looking for...
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    Getting it Done :D

    Scales have been all over the place. Weigh in wed morning showed +2lb from last week and today (thurs) was -1. Body doesn't know what its doing anymore! Taking the -1 and moving on :') Didn't have a bad week so my guess is fluid with the totm that is trying to happen but not really arriving...
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    Getting it Done :D

    Looking at my old thread and when I last posted. The world certainly has changed a lot! So myself and kiddo have been poking at diets since then. Her medical appointments had been deferred so much during lockdown and it became so easy to slip back into old habits, living the lockdown life...
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    Getting it Done :D

    The fluid retention sorted itself out :) Total is -6lb in 3 weeks so can't complain about that :D
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    Getting it Done :D

    uggh but annoyed with my body (not myself). Having TOTM symptoms but hasn't arrived yet after 4 days of cramps. Retaining fluid like it going out of fashion. It has sent my BP soaring too which has put me right into migraine land to boot. Looked at scales during the week and was like +4lb at...
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    Getting it Done :D

    ty muchly lady. Sorry your knees are giving you hassle too. Totally understand the challenges that brings with day to day life. So today's weigh in (5 day week this week since we only started friday) is -2lb. I'll take it! Kiddo is down 1lb but totm is imminent for her.
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    Getting it Done :D

    Hi peeps. Haven't been on here in forever but back to it and I remember minimins being a constant bunch of encouragement and support :D I was reading over my old thread on here and was in two minds to revive my old thread or start a new one but decided this is a new start so new thread. So my...
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    Heres To A New Start.

    McDs is no problem since I hate the stuff :D Going on past dieting, I did treat, but generally used points for good stuff. Also I don't keep ww friendly treats in the house, ie low fat crisps and ww cakes etc, I stay away from the higher point stuff as I like my points too much to have it, and...
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    why is ww so different now??

    hey, jumping ship too :D (waiting on cdc emailing me back) Quick q for you re cambridge, did you step out or just move, and what step did you leave cd on, I came of ss / ss+ on sunday and need on pp today or go back on ss to step out. Regarding the shakes, when I did ww previously, I used...
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    Heres To A New Start.

    I came off plan Sunday night. Had some epic thinking about how much this was taking over my thinking. I get being focused, but the constant head battle to not eat was so much there all the time and was taking over my thinking, ok sure I wanted pizza and nachos but it was the more generalised...
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    Some places/times harder than others

    I'm the complete opposite, in the house I'm okay (I work from home but this applies to non working hours too), but outside I struggle. I have 2l bottles of sparkling water here and I get through loads each day. Out n about I find I drink a lot less, ad usually finish the sports bottle I take...
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    Step 1 Sole Source 4 month's, 4 stone, day 1, Bring it on :)

    I pulled a size 18 top out my drawers and it fit, ok it was stretchy but I was like YAY because I have sooooo many clothes in 16-18. Can't wait till they all fit properly again! living out of 2 pairs of jeans atm, well one really since one of the pairs fall down without a belt and look far too...
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    Heres To A New Start.

    the only reason I am sticking to this is because I'm planning on going on ww when ive lost 3 1/2 on here. If I cheat it means longer till I can have real food again. Spent the last 2 night fighting the urge to order pizza, and even resisted munchies at the cinema yesterday. Cheesy nachos were...
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    Heres To A New Start.

    Morning everyone. What a manic few days. Daughter ended up scalding her chin with soup yesterday so was out most of yesterday sorting her out, fell asleep at a stupid time last night and missed my last shake (but I did have a meal). Missed a meeting with clients because of the hassle yesterday...
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    Step 1 Sole Source 4 month's, 4 stone, day 1, Bring it on :)

    you can :) Your head back into it now? Been thinking bout ya x
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    Question for the ladies

    thanks, forgot to ask consultant about it :D Did yours show up again or stilll awol? The longer I spend without it the better as far as I'm concerned, saves my life being put on hold for a few days every month ;)
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    Question for the ladies

    Anyone else periods just gone MIA? I have completed 3 weeks and I know I wasn't on during my prep week, but still nothing. Not complaining too much since I have a bad time with them but also thinking is this normal? Usually I am regular and in sync with my daughter, she finished hers over a...
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    Heres To A New Start.

    Anne, that was my official weigh in. :D Forgot to mention, my neighbour who packed it in is now expecting so I have all her extra products she didn't have (some of them were the soups etc I hated) AND I managed to trade some of them with my consultant so there's no yucky ones! Have about a...
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    Hello Everyone

    try adding coffee too the cappuccino shakes :D also vanilla with added coffee is good. Week 1 was crap for me since I didn't like half of what I ordered, luckily my neighbour started it with me and she liked ones I didn't and visa versa so we traded lol.
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    Starting from scratch !!!!!

    I "cheated" last night... I was nibbling extra cottage cheese...so badass lmao Luckily I'm not a drinker so the no alcohol thing is a non issue to me. The kid's food isn't that tempting either. I know my main stumbling blocks will be cheating within the allowed foods list (ie having more than I...
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    Day 1 done!

    well done, hang in there for the next couple of days, then it starts to get easier :) I lived in the bath for the first week, anything to relax and make it another hour closer to the next shake :D
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    Step 1 Sole Source + Quick question about foods on SS+

    TY, going to grab some next time I'm shopping :D I took the lazy option and bought pre cooked chicken (without added sugar - consultant checked it earlier and what I bought was fine) but I'll buy some fresh for cooking. Also got an answer re the stock cubes, the reduced salt ones are okay to...
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    im kat and im on the cambridge diet - day 1!!!

    I put coffee in vanilla, all the choc ones and even the cappuccino ones :D COFFEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE *bounces* Great losses Kat :) CD is amazing if you can stick to it.
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    Heres To A New Start.

    well im -1b from last weeks home weigh in and -9lb from my official weigh in 2 weeks ago. Happy enough with that :)
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    Starting from scratch !!!!!

    *dies*
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    Step 1 Sole Source + Quick question about foods on SS+

    I'm lucky I'm one of those weird people who LOVE cottage cheese :D last night I took half chicken and half cottage cheese allowance and had with lettuce n cucumber :D I'm also lucky I like quite bland foods and rarely add salt and extra flavourings to cooking. Also realised after hunting about...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + Quick question about foods on SS+

    found it on the cd forums :) never thought id be so happy to have salad and some chicken :D
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    It's a bitter sweet symphony....

    Chrissy, no crying :( Have hugs instead. Its always a worry about saggy skin and I completely understand those fears, I know when I have lost weight in the past, saggy skin was one of those always there in my mind things. This is the first time doing the cd and last time I did ww and even...
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    Step 1 Sole Source + Quick question about foods on SS+

    Had a good long think about doing ss+ instead of ss. The lack of food of any kind will be my downfall. What foods (and quantities) are allowed on ss+? Going to go shopping this morning and need to know what to grab :) Seeing my consultant Saturday for my weigh in and restock, but I know she's...
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    Starting from scratch !!!!!

    good luck Julie :)
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    Step2 810kcal Terrible week

    I had a lot on last week (incredibly busy week at work and I lost a friend suddenly) and by the weekend, when I was ordering take away for my daughters birthday sleepover my thoughts were basically stuff it so I ordered a pizza. I sort of regret it, but at the end of the day it is done, can't...
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    How long does it take to get in to ketosis?

    never used a test :) I'd end up obsessed haha
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    Heres To A New Start.

    I'm finding because there is no room for error, its hard to stay on track all the time. Most days I'm okay but the odd one or two here n there I could eat everything in sight. Some things I've been thinking about / decided on: I want to loose a total of 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 stone on cambridge then...
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    Heres To A New Start.

    I would but i swapped all the stuff I didn't like already with her haha. I'm usually pretty determined and don't cheat, just had the week from hell. Stay away from carbs if you can :D Youll only feel crappy like I did lol.
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    Heres To A New Start.

    she packed in the diet already lol. I do like porridge, just me being lazy :D back on track now diet wise, sunday night ended up with leftover pizza (again). was 100% yesterday and all good so far today. Not even feeling to crappy :)
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    Step 1 Sole Source 4 month's, 4 stone, day 1, Bring it on :)

    eeeps good luck! the pizza monster also got me - just get up and back on with it x
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    Heres To A New Start.

    don't think I realised how good I was feeling on the diet till now. also thought today I would be hungry but I'm not. I have made an arse of things this week tho, realised I only have about 5 shakes left till friday and the rest is porridge, which I like, but that involves effort every meal lol.
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    Heres To A New Start.

    Well whoops!! Daughters party was too darn tempting :D Ended up with pizza and some choc dipped marshmallows. However. Today I feel like crap. Seriously, heartburn and just blegh. Don't regret it because its knocked me off for a few days (it was a choice I made), just regret it because I don't...
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    Heres To A New Start.

    Since I only see my consultant every other week I did a self weigh in (since it has been a week since my last one). week 2 - 8lb also daughters birthday yesterday, resisted cake and munchies. She has a party tomorrow but I shall remain strong (and have a shake when they are eating lol).
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    Step 1 Sole Source Toilet Movements

    I was the same, it went on for a day or 2. I made sure I drank way more than the 2 1/4l of water a day so I didn't end up dehydrated etc. check with your consultant if it doesn't settle down for more for proper advice :) the things we put up with to loose weight eh :P
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    Step 1 Sole Source Can I get a WHOOP WHOOP!

    fingers and toes crossed for you! Whoop whoop for today - well ill be 100% in 10 mins - im on 66.6% done :D 3.38am and I'm just finished work and realised I forgot to have my last shake. The joys of working for oneself :D
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    Step 1 Sole Source Can I get a WHOOP WHOOP!

    keeps forgetting to whoop :D Dont know how many I owe myself but still 100%
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    Would really appreciate some support.

    I make a list of my motivations / reasons and read it when I'm tempted or fed up. Remembering how you feel now about yourself can be a good motivation to keep at it. For me my motivation is 2 things. The looking in the mirror and going urrgh and the fact I want to buy a motorbike and have some...
  182. G

    New starter

    hope you get going on it soon...waiting sucks :D
  183. G

    Heres To A New Start.

    10lb off for pre week and first week - super happy with that!
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    Step 1 Sole Source Can I get a WHOOP WHOOP!

    whoop whoop for yesterday (I can see a trend, will never do this at bedtime) weigh in day today, will post results in my thread when shes been :D
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    Step 1 Sole Source Can I get a WHOOP WHOOP!

    whoop whoop for yesterday :D well done for yesterday chrissy and lou :)
  186. G

    Heres To A New Start.

    start of day 5...can't wait for official weigh in on friday :D Still 100%
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    Step 1 Sole Source Can I get a WHOOP WHOOP!

    ^^ good for you hun :) Ill join ya with the 4 whoop whoops I've not posted :D
  188. G

    Heres To A New Start.

    so far not as bad as I thought it would be. few headaches and dizzy bits, having to stop myself going to the fridge on autopilot. I'm not physically hungry but my brain says I am. Stoopid brain :D
  189. G

    Heres To A New Start.

    made it to the start of day 4...still 100% :D
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    Heres To A New Start.

    so I tried spicy tomato soup...I take it back, the leek and potato wasn't that bad...It's been a long time since I had something to eat that's made me physically want to vomit. Thank goodness for mouthwash to get rid of the taste ;) No soups left tho, my lovely neighbour loved them and traded...
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    Heres To A New Start.

    unfortunately shes too far away to pop over :/ only see her every 2 weeks but luckily I only am doing a week on plan before I see her (did a prep week). I'm really hoping my neighbour likes leek n potato as she cant stand strawberry shakes and I don't mind them. We can trade lol. Will be okay...
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    Heres To A New Start.

    im doing okay, decided yesterday to go 8am, 2pm and 8pm for my meals, only the last hour was a bit like omg feed me now. Messed that all up today by sleeping in till 10.30 (ooops). ran out of coffee last night (I know I need shot for that), so heads bumping but could be the lack of coffee...
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    Heres To A New Start.

    made it thru day 1 without killing anyone or raiding the fridge :D
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    My pledge to myself

    aww chick, sorry to hear that :( but yay for motivation. about to go a driving lesson, praying hes booked my test or im going to explode :P Been so on and off with driving, but theorys out end of may so i better be passed by then ;) we still got to do coffee *one day* lol *edit* at least I...
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    Heres To A New Start.

    thanks for the support :D so far had my "blowout" on sat morning (pringles and aero - I'm such a badass right) daily water intake is about nailed already ready for saturday switched to black coffee without too much pain been shopping for a protein focused week ordered various products to...
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    Hi everyone - Another newbie

    when you can have "treats" within plan you feel so awesome :D I'm almost jealous, starting cambridge at the weekend and I am so going to want real food hah.
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    Hi everyone - Another newbie

    Heres an idea.... brekkie fresh fruit with a yoghurt poured over it (1pp for yoghurt), lunch - point free soup and maybe some crispbreads (2pp ish?) and a salad with a slice of cold meat (1pp) (so we are talking about 4 or 5 points for the lot) Top up with soup if you are peckish. before take...
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    My pledge to myself

    thanks hunny. so annoyed with myself for needing to re-do this but ... MEH Still, 1 stone better off than when I started out last time :D Hows stuff with you? I'm not on facebook much but do catch the odd thing you post ;)
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    My pledge to myself

    Reviving my old thread. Thought about making a new one but i'm on the same journey still. will update my motivations on my opening post :D See yas soon x
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    Step 1 Sole Source Cambridge diet restart

    starting week today (saturday)
  201. G

    Heres To A New Start.

    I'm all shiny and new to cambridge but been on minis for a long time now. Yup that means I've lost and gained :mad: Previously I did well on weight watchers pro points, lost 4 stone I think it was over 8 months or so. I decided to to cambridge this time for a boost as I'm fed up, annoyed and...
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    Wednesday Weigh In anyone?

    1.5lb off. happy since I've not been terribly good :D
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    **30 and Gorgeous? ... I will be! **

    phew done an epic catch up of your thread :D feels like I not been on here in forever, least I get to see whats going on on fb ;) sooo the new love interest...big grins there for yah babe. Im with you on the bouncy diet, doing my own head in with it. why cant we just say no to eating crap :/ Im...
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    When the road ahead is so long, how do you keep on going?

    I keep going over why I'm doing it in the first place. I've been dieting since feb and still wanting to be at goal. Having an off day and being able to start afresh the next day is key :)
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    My pledge to myself

    been a while since I posted here, still fighting for my goal, 60lb down and 40lb odds to go :) 3 more lb for my 4 1/2 stone :D
  206. G

    Wednesday Weigh In anyone?

    Lost 1lb. not entirely happy sine I was perfect all week and had no weeklies. oh well still a loss. for my 60lb so yay for that :D
  207. G

    Wednesday Weigh In anyone?

    3lb for me. phew seem to have gotten past the impossible number I couldnt get below for weeks :D am in the 13s now YAY
  208. G

    Wednesday Weigh In anyone?

    well done carly hunny, keep at it girl xxx
  209. G

    Wednesday Weigh In anyone?

    YAY lost 6lb :D been long overdue tho, am happy, have lost my 4 stone now and under 200lb...weeeeee
  210. G

    Wednesday Weigh In anyone?

    been epicly busy last few weeks and away at the weekend. Anyway have lost 1lb and hit my 50lb mark so I'll take that :D
  211. G

    Wednesday Weigh In anyone?

    the gain has gone from last week. had some medical stuff going on so I'm happy with that, havent been able to exercise let alone do daily activity. hopefully meds ive been given will help me turn the corner :) still 1lb to the 50lb mark.
  212. G

    Wednesday Weigh In anyone?

    plus 1.5. yesterday said a sts so im waiting for my body to finish having a spazz then re-weigh. think im due on too. had a perfect week too.
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    Wednesday Weigh In anyone?

    yay lost 4.5lb. this week ive cut back on caffeine in a big way and been drinking a ton of water :) I'm officially halfway to goal now, cant quite believe it. 49.5lb lost so far. eeeps.
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    Wednesday Weigh In anyone?

    smirnoff i feel for you babe. if its all periody gain then its gone right away :) WI anyway, youre so close now xxx
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    x Nee x - Operation Princess - Get into the 15's by end of September!!!

    hey gorgeous girl. you can get this done, refocus and get back into it. i seem to be sts loads lately and then a big loss. driving me insane but its shifting slowly.
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    **30 and Gorgeous? ... I will be! **

    feel like ive not posted on here in forever. been sooo busy with stuff lately :/ leaving some hugs tho xxx
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    Non Fitness Gaming

    i fancy la noir. will find a bargain somewhere :D got the new blops maps, multiplayer maps look good, kids kinda like zombies but ill pass on that one heh. played the new maps in combat training and went straight back to mw2 ;) im level 60 10th prestige, 10 more levels to go now weeeeee.
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    Non Fitness Gaming

    sounds like my house, consoles everywhere lol
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    Non Fitness Gaming

    lol everyone loves nuketown. and firing range. I know jungle well too but the rest, meh, I have to reply on my headphones to tell me theres corners to check round ;) i still play cod 6 all the time, roll on mw3 :D
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    Non Fitness Gaming

    I cant get my head round WOW and im glad, very addictive from what I hear :D I have a love hate relationship with black ops, if i knew the maps better I'm sure id love it ;) I do well on the old maps but the newer ones, forget it.
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    Wednesday Weigh In anyone?

    I lost the one i gained last week and another 3. got another silver 7 too, good but less points lol. back on track, have a few weeks with nothing major happening so I want my next 7 in 4 weeks :D
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    **30 and Gorgeous? ... I will be! **

    happy dances over a sts :D (ok technicaly was a loss of 0.2lb so will call it a sts lol) back to tracking today, no more family here or distractions, time to get the scales moving again :D I'm getting stressed a bit, bought tickets from viagogo (for the face value) and they still not been...
  223. G

    Wednesday Weigh In anyone?

    a STS for me which I'm very happy about! Back to it this week :) guess my eating out sensibly paid off weeeeeeeee.
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    **30 and Gorgeous? ... I will be! **

    yawns. i cant get moving today at all. this week is a write off, not only had fam here and havent been great, i got totm (I think) or something going on. Feeling pretty crappy really. Was only on 2 weeks ago. Who knows how accurate tomorrows WI will be.
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    **30 and Gorgeous? ... I will be! **

    Posted vids n pics on fb :) how many ap point u recon all the bouncing would earn us? We were upper tier and it was scarily bouncing with the crowd. Did u like pet shop boys? Thought they were pants myself. Did have an omg moment when they did the oldies, ESP pray. Wanna go wembly now, it's...
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    **30 and Gorgeous? ... I will be! **

    mwahhhhhhhs. ello chick. how was bonjovi? all set for tomorrow too? im HYPER! men, they just aint worth it babe.some days i just wanna be single forever, its less hassle :) well done for how u dealt with it tho, really good going xxxx oh i turned down a radley bag today (was to be a present)...
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    Wednesday Weigh In anyone?

    1lb off today, got my 3 stone :D got to run, family here for the week. gl and hugs all xxxxx edit to note manda posting above me...so you joined then hehe.
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    **30 and Gorgeous? ... I will be! **

    lol you trying to outgeek me? you should see my work area...its a bit excessive lol.
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    **30 and Gorgeous? ... I will be! **

    good change of attitude. my scales looking crap so far for no reason, will see on wed. hows work going now youve had a little time to find your feet?
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    **30 and Gorgeous? ... I will be! **

    totally ignores your don't wanna talk about it..what went wrong or is it your body having a mini freakout? hugs to you either way, i know its frustrating xx
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    Wednesday Weigh In anyone?

    LOL i actually got them because im going to a wedding tomorrow night and need to bling up a very plain outfit ;) the jeans just because I need at least one pair that fit me ;) forgot i got 2 bras too, wow what a difference, the others were way too big and i was drooping by the day, its like...
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    Wednesday Weigh In anyone?

    fantastic thats just justified the earrings, necklace, braclet, top and jeans i just bought :D on and btw they are 18 jeans and they FIT PROPERLY!!!! :D
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    My pledge to myself

    im now 4lb lighter than when i started taking the pill which incidentally is now binned :D the weight issue was bugging me but i started itching and it wouldn't quit, 2 days off the pill and it was all fine again. i get that with other meds too.
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    **30 and Gorgeous? ... I will be! **

    you maiing me lol at no takeaways on the way home. glad its going well so far tho, first days always the worst :)
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    Wednesday Weigh In anyone?

    my WI showing a 4lb loss...finally not a sts :D
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    **30 and Gorgeous? ... I will be! **

    howd it go hunny?
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    Wednesday Weigh In anyone?

    think ive been okay this week :) hoping for a loss after so many STS :D
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    **30 and Gorgeous? ... I will be! **

    does the happy dance with you! well done :D
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    Wednesday Weigh In anyone?

    Another sts. Stopped the pill yesterday. Feeling crappy too, throat like razorblades. Smoothies for me next few days lol
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    Wednesday Weigh In anyone?

    I need a magic bodysuit from my neck to my toes :P altho where would it all squidge out to then?
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    Pro Points- tackeling WW with a baby!

    I do it online. I dont fear the self weight in and havent missed one yet. This week is the first week ive strayed a bit in 4 months. I find minis are an invaluable support to me as well as friends and family on various diets about me :)
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    **30 and Gorgeous? ... I will be! **

    sneaks into your house and stealz your bag. its purdy!
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    **30 and Gorgeous? ... I will be! **

    mmmm BAGS. I got a radley purse, saving for the bag still heh. saw the tat pic on fb...its so nice!
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    Homemade Pizza - Roadkill on a plate!!!

    having my 4th one of these since people started talking on here about them. got a ww galic and herb ciabbatta to go with it...NOM. going to go eat it in the sunshine in about 4 mins :D
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    Wednesday Weigh In anyone?

    Thats good to hear :) huggles ruth xxx <<<ish all impressed :D
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    Wednesday Weigh In anyone?

    awww hunny. major hugs to you.
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    Wednesday Weigh In anyone?

    yay well done!
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    Homemade Pizza - Roadkill on a plate!!!

    I used pasata, mixed in some Italian herbs and added some tomato and garlic puree. put it in th blender to mix it all up, have loads left so will freeze individual portions of it :D
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    My pledge to myself

    LOL nope. 1/2 on grrrrr. throws pills out the window. nah it has 2 weeks to convince me not to bin em.
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