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  1. Glasgow girl62

    This time ...... For sure

    Hi everyone I have again decided to start a new healthy eating plan. Like a lot of you I have tried and failed soooooo many diets soooo many times. I'm going to be 50 this year so .... I've decided this time I am not going to set unrealistic targets . I would ideally like to lose 5 stone but...
  2. Glasgow girl62

    What annoys you about your slimming world class

    That made me smile ..... For all the wrong reasons....firstly I thought no offence But With that kind of attitude it's probably best for both parties you don't go Then my better nature stepped in and I thought when was the last time you did stay to class? It's soooo much more than clap clap...
  3. Glasgow girl62

    What have you just eaten??

    Oh noooooooooooooooooooooooooo I've just demolished a cadbury caramel Don't know why I wasn't even hungry I've got weigh in tomorrow and hope to get club 10 and 2 stone sticker What am I playing at??????????? I am sooooo annoyed I think I tried to be sooooo good last couple of days I got the...
  4. Glasgow girl62

    What was your worst habit?

    Mine was looking in the mirror and thinking "you don't look tooooooo bad " Blinkers or what?
  5. Glasgow girl62

    Whats your fave syn foods??

    Pink and whites are 2 and 1/2 syns per biscuit yuuuuummmmyyy
  6. Glasgow girl62

    Age difference in relationships - does it matter?

    There's a lot of baggage there but by the sounds of it you are not being kept in the dark. As long as you go in with your eyes wide open , your brain switched on and your heart thumping You go for it.
  7. Glasgow girl62

    Going back to class

    You've done the hard bit petal in deciding to go back to class to get on track. If you enjoyed the class you attended go back. There will most likely be as many new people as oldies there. I'm sure they will welcome you with open arms. If it's the handiest class just go back. There is nothing...
  8. Glasgow girl62

    Oh Rats !!!

    Oh Lordy I don't think I could cope with that. My dad once told me we had a mouse in the kitchen then when I walked in rolled a Potato across the floor towards me I was out in the street in my nightie squealing before he could catch me Fx
  9. Glasgow girl62

    Seriously pissed off...rant alert

    Women have got many faults Men have only 2 Everything they say and everything they do !! Lol (only joking all you menfolk out there but it might cheer a few of the ladies up ) Fx
  10. Glasgow girl62

    OMG I am so angry

    Wooooop wooooop
  11. Glasgow girl62

    OMG I am so angry

    Go and get 3 half pound packets of butter Stick one in on each boob up your jumper and the other in the back of your trousers Or on your tummy Stand and look at yourself for 5 mins then take them all back out How much better does that look !!!
  12. Glasgow girl62

    Toddler help - swearing & bath time..

    My sons hated getting their hair washed .......... Until I got them swimming goggles to wear in the bath !! Great fun and no tears ever I've given this tip to loads of friends over the years and it's worked every time Fx
  13. Glasgow girl62

    My Ode to slimming world

    Hi guys I sent it in to the magazine ........ But they said no thanks :(
  14. Glasgow girl62

    I need a kick!

    Stand up Walk over to the nearest chair Walk round to the back of the chair Place your hands on the back of the chair and hold on tight Lift your rt leg up as fast as you can and push your heel towards your bum There! You've kicked your own a@¥se Only you can do it ..... No one else But you...
  15. Glasgow girl62

    Syn tracker phone app

    There is a very basic App It gives 7 day menu plan but you can't logg in syns or wt or anything or look up SYN values It's more a wee taster site for reference
  16. Glasgow girl62

    Syn tracker phone app

    Ooooooh how do you know about the App What have you seen ? I'm sooooooooo jelous of the WW app it's brilliant and can't wait for Slimming World to catch up on the technical front Fx
  17. Glasgow girl62

    Nursing

    Hi I've been a nurse since 1980 !! I specialised in plastic surgery first then moved on to occupational health For 23 years I looked after the student nurses and trained nurses and all other hospital staff in the NHS then I moved out the NHS into the big bad business world. I've been Occ...
  18. Glasgow girl62

    Can you help me - compromise pending

    Are you sure he's not planning a holiday for you as a surprise and he's trying to drop hints not to book a party as you might not be there either?
  19. Glasgow girl62

    My Ode to slimming world

    Awe thanks for the nice replies I'm not sure though about sending to the magazine .... Maybe .... I'll see Fx
  20. Glasgow girl62

    I get by with a little help from my friends?

    You've done the hard bit .... That's recognising you need to make changes for the better again The easy bit is following the plan You know it works "Rather than aiming at being perfect just aim at being a little better today than you were yesterday " Good luck Fx
  21. Glasgow girl62

    My Ode to slimming world

    . I'll never lose weight I'd go on and on Until I found slimming world and the light went on There's extra easy red and green more food on your plate than you've ever seen Nothing is banned you can even eat a treat As the fat way of living we try to beat there's healthy a's and healthy b's...
  22. Glasgow girl62

    So annoyed!!!

    Could it have been a catch up from the week before? Don't lose heart it will sort itself out if you stay on track
  23. Glasgow girl62

    Car :(

    Sell it to we buy any car . Com Might get some money towards paying it off?
  24. Glasgow girl62

    Group members: what happens in your meetings?

    Our group is really good We have a real mixture of people Some have lost loads of weight and it's so good to see how good the plan works for people and to be able to share hints and tips with real people not people you read about in the magazine Some are brilliant cooks and try out all the...
  25. Glasgow girl62

    New and just started SW

    Helloooooooo from Glasgow too Good luck with your weightless Everyone is very supportive, don't be shy Ask questions and you will be sure to get a reply
  26. Glasgow girl62

    Spreading a little love

    Keep those positive thoughts flowing xx
  27. Glasgow girl62

    Man needs help!!!!

    If you have a cool bag What about a couple of salads A rice salad and a pasta salad Cheese triangles and crackers or Rivita Selection of fruit Cut up some carrot sticks Pink and White wafers ...... 2 1/2 syns Sugar free jellypots ...... 1/2 SYN Cooked chicken bits Hard boiled eggs...
  28. Glasgow girl62

    squeeeeeeeeeeeee

    You are back in your teens again woooooop wooooooop
  29. Glasgow girl62

    ketosis?

    Oooooh the only time got an odd tase in my mouth especially drinking tea or coffee I was pregnant !
  30. Glasgow girl62

    Joined tonight :)

    No question is a daft question if you don't know the answer
  31. Glasgow girl62

    can't stop worrying - :-(

    I'm sooooooooo happy for you I'm a great believer in everything happens for a reason Sometimes we don't or ever will no the rational behind why things happen. You look after yourself and your precious bundle Fx
  32. Glasgow girl62

    Help Please

    I agree with the post above Water water every time I didn't drink enough this week and I'm in the same boat It takes a couple of days to get sorted again and I end up with headaches too But here I sit with a pint glass full of clear free fresh water !!!!! And I know I'll be right as rain if...
  33. Glasgow girl62

    Advice on marriage/affair/me

    Oh peta Stop and take a step back You know you and only you can make any decision on what to do. There are many people who will tell you what they think. There are people who will tell you what you think ! Some will tell you what they would do or what you should do. When your head is all...
  34. Glasgow girl62

    A Question for those who go to class

    Why don't you suggest she tries a group near you to see if she enjoys it ..... Gets more motivation? You could always do week and week about if they are on the same night?
  35. Glasgow girl62

    A Question for those who go to class

    I Go myself I took a couple of weeks to speak out and get to know folk The consultant is amazing and includes everyone and makes sure no one gets left out The class is a real mixed bunch but everyone gets on and everyone has their own wee part to play in making class so enjoyable We have good...
  36. Glasgow girl62

    hmmmm

    Better to have mugshot than a chocolate biscuit ;)
  37. Glasgow girl62

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Asparagus, dry fried crispy bacon 2 boiled eggs lots of salad and balsamic dressing
  38. Glasgow girl62

    Friendship problem

    Friendship should be a 2 way thing. I agree with the others Have a break from seeing them regularly. Don't go out your way to avoid them but Don't make plans to meet up. They may see you in a month or so and Notice if you have lost more weight and if they are interested they will comment and...
  39. Glasgow girl62

    16 Stone to 12 Stone 5lb - only another 2 Stone to go!

    I had to keep flicking from one picture to the other to check it was really the same person You look soooooooooo different Well done
  40. Glasgow girl62

    Close To Target....Updated Photos :)

    Even your feet look smaller! Well done
  41. Glasgow girl62

    6st 7.5lb down

    Wow ? Wow wow wow!!! You look brilliant well done
  42. Glasgow girl62

    Finally out of hospital!

    Hi I had foot surgery ( plates screws and bone grafts ) in Jan and was also on crutches Give it a week or so and I promise things will seem easier My best tip is to get a small rucksack It leaves your hands free to walk from kitchen to living room etc You can use it to carry things up and...
  43. Glasgow girl62

    guess what???

    My first ended up being two for the price of one !!! Look after yourself you have precious cargo onboard xxxx
  44. Glasgow girl62

    100% SWers - 1 day at a time :)

    Honkity honk honk
  45. Glasgow girl62

    Newbie saying hello!

    Hi Just think .... If you hadn't joined SW before you went on holiday you would be 7 lbs heavier than you are now so you are still winning !!!
  46. Glasgow girl62

    A Taste Of Honey

    Well done Keep the positive thoughts flowing You are truly inspirational Fx
  47. Glasgow girl62

    Anyone with or had 10+ stones to lose????

    Gosh I don't know why question marks appeared in this message I had put smiley faces and a thumbs up sign
  48. Glasgow girl62

    Anyone with or had 10+ stones to lose????

    Well done ?. That's awesome ? I set myself a target of losing 50 lbs in 50 weeks for my 50th birthday So far I've lost 25 lbs in 10 weeks ? I may set a new target but don't want to jinks anything at this stage Fx
  49. Glasgow girl62

    Question about syns

    I was under the impression it was ok to work with 70 syns a week. We even discuss this in class and some people do 10 a day some do 70 a week. It's all about choice and living as normal a life as possible within the constraints of the healthy eating plan. It's a life long commitment not a short...
  50. Glasgow girl62

    A Taste Of Honey

    Hi Don't forget in a hotel you can phone down to kitchen and ask if they will do something light for you like poached eggs or a wee omelette It's usually not to much bother x
  51. Glasgow girl62

    100% SWers - 1 day at a time :)

    I honked every day last week and got a 3 lb weight loss That's 24 lb in 9 weeks!! Keep on honking everyone .... The honk diet works? Fx
  52. Glasgow girl62

    Blood pressure fixes?

    Go to your GP and ask for a letter to say he has monitored your blood pressure and you don't require medication If it's high on the day just explain you have been worrying As for the nurse who was rude explain to her if you see her she should be careful that what she says may be construed as...
  53. Glasgow girl62

    What have you just eaten??

    I agree When we were young and dropped something my mother used to say if you picked it up within 5secs " the devil licked it but an angel kissed it " so it's ok to eat ....... As long as it hadn't fallen in or on to something Obviously dirty
  54. Glasgow girl62

    Extra Easy Newbie

    You could always save a few syns through the week to have a few more at the weekend though to be honest it's probably best to cut down on the alcohol it's not very SYN friendly.
  55. Glasgow girl62

    New member, hi all!

    Hello from me too Good luck with your weight loss You will do 2 stones no bother Fx
  56. Glasgow girl62

    Sore Boobs and not menstrual

    Did it feel better in the next day or so? It could be fluid retention
  57. Glasgow girl62

    NOT FEELING VERY WELCOME :-(

    Ooooooh don't be silly Of course you are welcome and you will be supported. I've not seen your thread but I'm sure someone will get you the info you need as soon as they can. Everyone is really friendly here. We pop in and out whenever ........ Some people like the forum just to get ideas and...
  58. Glasgow girl62

    If you won LOTTO or EUROMILLIONS would you consider surgery to lose weight?

    I'm not sure if I would I'd love to have a private chef and private trainer instead I think? F x
  59. Glasgow girl62

    Argggghhh

    But think how good you feel when it's done and you managed to resist!! If you indulge ..... You bulge .... :)
  60. Glasgow girl62

    TAAARRRRGGGEEETTTT!!!!

    That's awesome Well done you must be soooooooooo proud of yourself F x
  61. Glasgow girl62

    100% SWers - 1 day at a time :)

    Honkity honk honk
  62. Glasgow girl62

    OMG PLEASE HELP!

    Hi Kelly Bec I'm sooo glad you came back online You hang on in there. We all have bad days be it food wise or other things. That's how we are where we are. I hope you have a good week going forward. Hugs Fx
  63. Glasgow girl62

    OMG PLEASE HELP!

    Kelly Bec I think you need to take a wee sit down and read through all the replies the girls took the time to write out to you again No one said anything sarcastic. Your thread said Omg please help ?..... And that's exactly what they did. With humour, honesty, sympathy, empathy in the friendly...
  64. Glasgow girl62

    Moving back home for summer - can't go to SW.

    Hi Oscaria I know exactly how you feel. I have told my hubby and sons I'm doing slimming world cos I live with them at home and they would wonder what was up when my meal choices etc were so different. Plus I need the encouragement and they have been amazing. They put no pressure on me and even...
  65. Glasgow girl62

    Saturday Struggles

    My favourite saying is: If you indulge .... You bulge ......
  66. Glasgow girl62

    What have you just eaten??

    I've just made a lentil bacon soup Frylite one chopped onion and 200g chopped lean bacon Add to 800 ml chicken stock 2 grated carrots 150g red lentils 2 chopped potatoes Simmer for 30 mins then blitz Thick and filling and SYN Free on EE. And really yummy
  67. Glasgow girl62

    What have you just eaten??

    2 clementines then a 3 egg omelette with bacon , mushroom and chopped tomato through it Deeeeliciooooous
  68. Glasgow girl62

    Newbie breastfeeding twins!

    Hi I'm a twin and I have twins ! They are 22 now but it only seems like yesterday when I had them I thought the first 6 months were hard till I got to the next 18 and realised the first 6 had been a dawdle!!! I wouldn't change a thing though and consider twins a double value and ,special...
  69. Glasgow girl62

    What have you just eaten??

    A tub of quark with a White chocolate options mixed through with some sweetener and a handful of fresh raspberries OMG .... It was amazing It was only 2 syns !!
  70. Glasgow girl62

    The 20£ a week challenge!!!How to do SW on 20£ a week!

    Lots of veg ,get those near the sell by date roast them then add to passata or tinned tomatoes to make pasta sauce Or boil veg in a couple of stock cubes and blitz to make veg soup. Eggs can be eaten so many ways and can be good value
  71. Glasgow girl62

    Today is the start of a new day and diet wise i'm going to .......

    Read through my food optimising book again and follow EE plan 100% over the weekend
  72. Glasgow girl62

    Genuine people

    Hi I'm really real too I read the posts and try to accept it takes all sorts to make the world go round There are those who seek advice and those who give advice There are those who seek advice and don't listen to the advice given There are people who seek comfort and friendship and people who...
  73. Glasgow girl62

    Reached My First Goal! Hurrah!

    Absolutely awesome ..... Absolutely amazing.... And absolutely well deserved
  74. Glasgow girl62

    Reached My First Goal! Hurrah!

    Absolutely awesome ..... Absolutely amazing.... And absolutely well deserved
  75. Glasgow girl62

    When I am slim i want to ......

    Be able to sit in the bath , take the plug out and let the water all drain away without some sitting behind me waiting to whoosh past when I stand up :)
  76. Glasgow girl62

    Wheres everybody from?

    Glaaaaasgooow !
  77. Glasgow girl62

    13 (stone) really is an unlucky number

    I think you need to believe in yourself and tell yourself every day you are doing this for you because you deserve it and you are worth it. Deal with one day at a time When you get up say today I'm going to concentrate on me cos I'm worth it. I can do it and I will do it. Losing weight by...
  78. Glasgow girl62

    What have you just eaten??

    2 peaches that were sooooooooo juicy the juice was running down my hand
  79. Glasgow girl62

    Extra Easy Planning ahead

    Grilled bacon You can't beat the smell or the taste Or add tomatoes and lettuce to make a BLT
  80. Glasgow girl62

    8 Stone to Lose!

    Oh huni that's way too little food Read through some of the postings and see how much you can eat and lose tons of weight safely. You will also be able to stick to a healthy eating healthy living plan for a long time rather than allowing your body to go into a starvation mode which will get you...
  81. Glasgow girl62

    A Taste Of Honey

    Hi Did you keep an item of clothing like a pair of trousers you had before your weight loss. ? If you want to remind yourself where you were and where you are now - try them on Or gather up the equivalent weight in books, and clothes - pack them in a couple of suitcases and walk about for half...
  82. Glasgow girl62

    Flying soon - too fat - re-assuarance needed

    You will be fine You may need to ask for a sat belt extension .some flighst the belts are long with loads of room others are a wee bit short. It depends what your shape is but if you tum is round Do ask for it and don't be embarrassed the staff are used to giving them out and it makes the...
  83. Glasgow girl62

    A Taste Of Honey

    What an awesome weight loss It's people like you who are an inspiration to people like me Well done ..... You are an absolute star
  84. Glasgow girl62

    Good Snacks to eat with little syns?

    Whats your favourite treat for 5 sins I've got 5 or 6 syns most evenings for a treat What do you have ? I love caxtons pink and White mallow biscuits At 2 1/2 syns each I can indulge in 2 with a coffee yum
  85. Glasgow girl62

    Why I'm going to do this

    Hellooooo I thought I would update you on my journey. The diet blooming works!!! Week one 7 1/2 pounds off !! Week two. 4 pound off All I can say is wow! Thanks for all your good luck wishes You should pack them into bottles and sell them cos they work too Xx:D
  86. Glasgow girl62

    bloated!

    Peppermint tea is good when you feel bloated It sort of settles your stomach and helps eliminate extra gas!! If you know what I mean
  87. Glasgow girl62

    SW book??

    I joined a class last week my pack is a lime green colour with balloons on the front. The book is a lime green with a love heart shaped lime on the cover
  88. Glasgow girl62

    Extra Easy Do you eat more than 3 meals a day ?

    During the week I have 3 meals but at the weekend I tend to have a rather large brunch instead of breakfast and then lunch. Last week was first WI after joining class Lost 7 1/2 pounds ! So brunch worked ! I've done the same this weekend so fingers crossed
  89. Glasgow girl62

    London Moonwalk tonight

    Good luck tonight I walked the moonwalk in Edinburgh 2 years ago and still remember the fabulous support and encouragement From everyone. It's a brilliant feeling of achievement when you cross the line .......even if it did take 9 hours !!! You go girl !!
  90. Glasgow girl62

    My tips...

    If melon not so tasty as you would like Sprinkle a little cinnamon on it It's lush
  91. Glasgow girl62

    What have you just eaten??

    Scrambled eggs, bacon, grilled tomatoes a large flat mushroom An apple , orange and kiwi fruit ....... Brunch
  92. Glasgow girl62

    Ouch ..... 8syns...what?

    Well I have been sailing along this week quite content with how things have been going. Slept in and had to choose having breakfast or getting a good lunch prepared. Lunch won. I'll get a "grab to go" couple of alpine light bars methinks on the way to work Got a lovaleeee salad ready ran...
  93. Glasgow girl62

    Why I'm going to do this

    Thanks for all the good luck Well I joined up ........ Let my new journey commence;)
  94. Glasgow girl62

    Why I'm going to do this

    Hi I've played about over the last few weeks........ Kidding myself on I'm following the plan from home with old books (red and green info only) but being honest with myself tonight I've not been true to the diet or myself. I've had a good think .... And I've made my mind up ... I am fed up...
  95. Glasgow girl62

    2011 new members

    Hello Right ...... Here goes I've been dipping in and out of this site after seeing posts on twitter. You are all so motivated and I think just what I need to get me back on track . I was doing Ww last year and lost nearly 3 stone from June - Nov Then had my 25 th wedding anniversary my OH...
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