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Yesterday was ok. The speed walking put me on a bit of a high and I was fairly good in the daytime. I also knew I had to eat really unhealthy food at my friend's house, so that was a probable contribution. I did go over my syns, by quite a lot, but I'm trying to focus on the positives. Good...

Oh, also, I speed walked to work today. What a thing! It was 10 minutes faster than walking and I was really sweating when I arrived! I managed my first run home in some time on Monday, 37 minutes! Need to work on that!

Wins for the week passed: I went out four nights, and still managed to lose weight. Ok, so it wasn't the loss I wanted, I lost 0.5lbs. To me, it doesn't sound like much, but in reality, it's amazing. I need to throw everything I can at the week ahead now. I wish we could add tables into...

So after several nights out in a row (4!) I've been on a bit of a "detox" the last couple of days (I don't really believe in detoxes, we have organs that do this for us naturally, but I do believe I need to work out the bad I've put in!). I've been really good yesterday and today, back into...

Hi Suki, I've been doing SW on and off for years, and totally feel your pain. Sometimes the scales just don't reflect the effort you've put in, and that can work both ways! I agree with what Entropy says, and in reality weight doesn't come off as it's told to, and often it works out more...

Aww thanks thanks thanks! Had a great day yesterday! Went to the pub and drove, came 1st in the quiz too! Also was well within my syn allowance, even with a piece of lemon drizzle cake! Was an SP day with scan bran as my HX so it couldn't really have been more textbook! Today has been a bit...

SO it's been another crazy week. I've not had time to complete the blog as much as I'd like, but it's still in my mind to do it, and here I am. It's also the end of my initial 6 week period, and here's how I've got on: To start running twice a week (no set distance or time yet, I just need to...

Wednesday food diary: B: Apple, clementine, Kiwi S: Banana L: Freezer surprise - SP bolognaise. Tin of WW tuna 2SYNS. S: Ham, yogurt. 2 x biscuit 6SYNS. Hot chocolate 3SYNS. Chocolate 3SYNS D: Potato, mushroom, spinach, ham, egg, parmesan (HXA) BBQ sauce 1SYN Pub: No booze, a few nuts, a couple...

The rest of Monday was good, went to the pub and only had 1 G&T for 3 syns, then had a few snacks but was probably well within the SYN allowance. Not bad for a family night in. It was definitely saying no to wine that helped me resist. That and the fact I had a whole punnet of grapes on the go...

So you know when life gets in the way? Well, that! Was totally on plan on Thursday, was a great day. Friday wasn't too bad, even though I had the day off from my dayjob, I ended up working a 12 hour shift at a pub to give my friend a hand. Ended up there on Saturday too. Sunday was spent with...

I totally managed to resist the biscuits! Go me :) And thanks for your kind words, I also very much doubt that it was one week of being bad that was the sole contributor to my massive gain. But i'm trying not to over think it. Yesterday's food diary (Wednesday) B: Yogurt and some pineapple S...

Only 3.5 syns for a biscuit... Or a gin and a bit...

I've been pretty excellent in the last 24 hours or so, but there's a packet of biscuits on this desk! It's torture!

_____________________________ Here's my line. I had a bad week. I knew it was coming, and it was bad. +3.5. Still, I've lost 8.5lbs in 4 weeks which is excellent, better than I expected, and now I need to get back on plan. Last night I had a delicious SP carbonara with Courgetti instead of...

Uuuuggghhh! What a week! Life totally got in the way. Haven't managed to keep to any of my goals, but it's been a hack of a week, and have done the right thing for everyone around me. The week ahead I can focus on me. I get weighed tonight, and hope I haven't put more than 2lbs on, and know I...

So pub last night with friend was fun, but definitely not on plan, and there's a really greedy reason. I'm ashamed, and hid it from my friend and OH but am not hiding it from myself. Wednesday food diary: B: 3 x scan bran, banana, yogurt, clementine, apple. S: 2 x scan bran with 2 x cheese...

Catching up again, I'm not really getting the hang of this busy thing! Monday food diary: B; Large cooked breakfast with mushrooms, tomato, eggs, tofu, potato and HXCheese L: Mugshot and 2 x mandarins D: Marrow stuffed with bolognaise. Beer 9 syns 2nd D: Patato, bacon, eggs, cheese. Body...

Thank you! You're ace! The rest of my weekend was topsy turvey! After Friday lunch, I was so busy the next time I had time to eat was Sunday morning, so I'm going to pick this up there: Sunday food diary: B: Baked beans with half HXA cheese. L: Jacket potato with tuna and half HXA cheese. S...

Today is the first day I've binge eaten in a while. I feel incredibly full, this is something that never used to happen, the full-ness, so I'm embracing it. Food diary so far: B: Apple, Plumb, Mandarin, banana L: Fried Chicken pieces, prawn sandwich, Max crisps, a Yorkie bar, and an iced...

I Know! it's such a cheat but... and I know this is bad... I knew I'd get Slimmer of the Week if I tried it, and I am entirely motivated by stickers! Thursday's food diary B: fruits and yogurt L: Apple, Mandarin, mugshot, porridge HXB Alpen light bar 3 syns, D: Eating out, Gammon, eggs...

It's been a busy few days! Here goes: Monday Food diary: BApple, clementine yogurt, grapes S: Biscuit (4Syns) L:Stew, scan bran, HXAcheese, yogurt, clementine S: Apple D: Steak, mushroom, tomato, chips! Sauce! SYNS 31.3 Body Magic: Walked to work Was a good day, but colleagues were visiting...

Although I am craving now. I have some very ripe bananas on my desk...

Sunday food diary: B: Massive brunch with SW sausages, mushrooms, tomatoes, potato, beans, egg and cheese. Honey in my tea for 1Syn L: Clementine, banana, yogurt, 2 x brown bread (HXB) cheese (HXA) D: Courgetti, mushroom, leek and sausage omelette with last bit of cheese from my HXA S: Alpro...

Oh, I forgot to mention something very important, to me at least. Saturday morning breakfast, I was actually full! Me?! Full! So I stopped eating, put the left overs in a pot and saved them for later. This is an enormous thing for me :)

Thanks guys :) Super chuffed with my promotion; I didn't dislike my job a the level I was at, but I had started to feel I wasn't developing fast enough any more, and I'm saving to move house so more money will mean I can do that sooner :) Haha, thanks Suzy. I'm definitely the only one who needs...

Thursday food diary (written away from my actual diary, so guessing, but my paper copy has everything) B: Apple, Clementine, Yogurt S: Chocolate biscuit (4.5) L: Last of the leftover pasta stuff (5 syns est) skinny latte (HXA) D: Boiled rice, curry, dumplings, est 20 syns Body magic: Walk to...

Having a wobbly day.... just need to stick with it! 13 syns so far and I'm going out for dinner... eek!!!

Sometimes I throw in any leftovers and blend them in too, it's all good. I'm not too precious about soups. I also threw in a handful each of lentils, pearl barley and split peas for added protein this time. OH assures me it's amazing :) And well done for saying no to baking! I've not managed to...

Hi thanks for popping in :) Unfortunately, the biscuits are at work! When someone goes on holiday, they bring treats when they come back! It's a never ending supply which requires never ending determination. I don't think I could have mini bites, I'd still scoff them :( Roast dinner soup is...

It did woo hoo! Tuesday's Food diary B:Grapes, yogurt, banana S: Apple L: :Left over roast dinner, mostly SF with gravy (2 syns) and chicken. S: Clementine, ham S 3 x v small cookies 6 syns D: Roast dinner soup S: hot chocolate (5) Total syns 13 V good! Finally! I'm so excited I'm filling this...

Interestingly, I'm struggling at work today. Possibly menstrual, but I want to eat all the biscuits. Any my head hurts :(

Monday's food diary: B: Big and late breakfast with scrambled egg with spinach, tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, eggs, beans and HX Cheese S: Apple and pear L: Scan Bran cake, a whole one (HXB) D: Monday dinner; chicken with parsnips, broccoli, leeks, swede and carrot mash, butternut squash, and...

If there's one thing I've learned, it's not to set my running goals too high too soon! Good luck :) I'm going running again tomorrow! I found running in the park in the daytime yesterday much much more enjoyable than running in the twilight. I'm hoping the nights drawing in doesn't hinder me too...

Sunday's food diary B: Veggie soup and slice of HXB brown bread L: Free bolognaise D: Curry, sorbet, and cake. Things I'm proud of: Saying no to booze, and saying no to ice cream! So Sunday was ok, I spent the day at my OH's house so was limited with snacks and food. Also, we used up a voucher...

How did your meal out go?

Friday's food diary: B: Pear, clementine, Yogurt. S: 3 x scan bran with sliced banana on top (HXB) L:Left over quark carbonara with courgette and parmesan (HXA). Grapes, Yogurt, Apple, Clementine. D: Left over harissa lamb with cous cos, with extra added SF veg. Drinks: Cider x 1.5 pints 18.5...

I've also calculated that 5 vodka and cokes is 15 syns so I'm saving every one until later!

Aww thanks guys :) I'm awful when I'm away for work, especially if work are paying for food! I just can't resist a crappy working sandwich lunch! They're so basic but they're the best! Shame! Thankfully I don't think I need to travel for work for some time. Is there a way you can ask for a low...

Yesterday's food diary: B: Free yogurt, Apple Clementine S: Banana L: Left over Quark carbonara with courgetti and loads of spinnach Yogurt, banana, Cookie * 2 (10) S: Clementine, Apple D: Sow cooked Harrissa lamb with peppers, tomatoes, onion courgette, broccoli, and vegetable cous cous (plus...

Haha we're so similar!

Thanks lovely :) I love Audiobooks too! Unfortunately I don't have a device I can use them with, my phone is pants! (but really old and cheap to run :)) Tonight, I'll get in around 1830 and will take the dog to the park for a jog/walk. I'm not looking forward to the nights drawing in! x

Nice one Fig :) I too have upped my target over the years. I started (5 years ago!) with a target weight of 9.5 stone. Which I never met, but I did come close at 9.13 having lost 4.5 stone. I then stopped going to group and gained loads. I started again with a new target of 10, and came close...

Yesterday's food diary: B/fast - Clementine, apple, yogurt, 50g figs Snack - cookie Lunch - left over veggie bolognaise and a cupshot. Peanut cake Snack - Clementine (then I had another biscuit. I didn't put this on my food diary but I'm going to put it here; full disclosure) Tea - Quark...

Hi Flic, Yep, sounds like we've been on similar journeys so far! Do you have any strategies in place for the week ahead? I'm throwing everything I've got at my attempt! x

Justhad a delicious piece of cake someone at work made. I could hardly say no, she made peanut becasue she knows how much I love it! Have counted it as 10 syns!

So, to reflect on my evening attending group last night. I timed it well; I planned a trip to Aldi to pick up some veg on the way, and I was still 15 minutes early to the new members talk. The consultant was inviting and friendly, although she did see a little nervous. I'm a terrible public...

Hi Kgem, happy day three to you! I'm officially on day 1 now and am feeling ok. Am slightly in shock still about just how much weight I've put on, but that's a whole different story. I've got the next few days planned food wise, and I'm going to be studying my book in great depth over the next...

It's about time I started being honest with myself, and facing facts that my lifestyle and eating habits are not a long term plan. I'm coming to an age where reversing the negative affects of my decadent choices will be harder and harder, and I know the time to act is now. I'm not a total SW...

Hi Pebbles! I'm going it alone too. Have been to many meetings before but I really can't afford to go any more. I find eating healthier is more costly as it is. Now all I need is the drive and determination I had when I first joined SW and lost 4.5 stone :) Hope you're doing well :D x

Wow Vicky, 2lbs is not to be sniffed at! Statistically speaking it's great, don't be so down on yourself! I started a new job this week so haven't had time to weigh, and have not been food optimising at all! Am back on it as of yesterday though! Let's hope a few days celebrating and trying to...

Hey Faye! Ugghhh, I've had such a hectic couple of weeks! I started a new job on Monday and have desperately been trying to figure out some sort of routine! I haven't even had time to weigh myself. Will need to get down to Boots on Tuesday. Have had a lot of celebratory meals, and have not been...

Wooo hoooo! TGI FRIDAY!!! :) We're going camping tonight, and I made a massive bolognaise on Wednesday, so we'll be heating that up on camp :):bliss:

Oh dear, Wetherspoon's curry night. 23 syns for the curry, and then the alcohol on top! Eek!

I think I'm the only person I know to have tried 5:2 and put on weight in my first week! Needless to say I didn't continue... SW it is for me, it's proven to work, patience is the key :)

WOW, this is rather a lot isn't it, glad I checked before I went and just didn't immediately go for the one with the lowest calories! Do you know if these values are still correct? I know Wetherspoons have been under a lot of pressure to make things healthier in the last year or so, ie not deep...

Tonight I'm making a massive bolognaise, half for tonight, and half for campsite dinner on Friday night. I <3 camping!!! :D

Haha! Wow! 6am is definitely bedtime for me! If only I could wake up earlier! I'm pretty good at sticking to my own routine when I get going. It's been too hot to run though, but I've promissed myself and my oh that when it cools down I'll be going 3 times a week!!! x

Oh I never thought to have a WW Pitta! Will be using that idea next week, thanks!! xx

Hi Wendy :) I'm no point of auithority but of course!!!! :D x

Fingers crossed for us both! Oh, I love spinning, but I've had to not go to classes due to financial reasons (another reason not to go to SW officially at £5pw!!!). I looked at joining SW online only, it's just as expensive, I almost fell off my chair! I've never tried kettles though, my mum...

WHERE CAN I GET THIS!!!!!! In other news, my tea is going to be stuffed peppers, with courgette, mushrooms, feta, onion, and cous cous!! YUM!!!

Not the cursed slowing down!!!! Nothing slows down the optimism and dedication like a slight plateau :( Good news from my camp, I lost around 2 lbs!! (may have used inacurate scales at Drs last week, back to Boots this week) Was a bit of naughty week, every week is for me, so I'm very happy :D

Well, I weighed myself this morning and I've lost around a lb and a half, hooray! Congrats on your 2lb loss! I have always exercised loads, and swear by it when I'm trying to maintain. What exercise are you doing? I was training for a triathlon but had to defer for health reasons. They've...

Hi Faye, I'm Sam, I'm in exactly the same boat, I've been doing SW off and on for 3 years, and it's great for me when I do it, but as soon as I'm off it, I forget about EVERY rule in the book! I started again last Tuesday, this time, I'm going to go it alone; I had a lot of success with groups...

Green day so jacket potato, beans, and Cheeeese!!! All the lovely cheese....

Wow! I just can't seem to stop eating! How long before my boss/colleagues/parests start asking me if I'm preggers?! Haha!

Sweet potato cajun wedges with BBQ ribs and coleslaw, all homemade and synned :D mmmm

Woah, there's a lot of mushy pea curry going on, perhaps it's about time I tried it. Tonight we are having stir fry, and I'm going all out and using a sachet of sauce for 3.5 syns!

Mmmmm, can't wait to try Allimack's Mexican mix! Will probably use mild chilli though as the OH is a wuss! My potato salad varies, I think the important thing is to get really nice potatoes, and not over-boil them. Pearl potatoes or new potatoes are best. They need to be drained well, or the...

Thanks Vicky :) I've been in this place before, but my situation is so different now. I moved in with my partner 6 months ago, and he's all too encouraging when it comes to naughty foods! He does know that it's upsetting me though, so hopefully, he'll get better too over the next few weeks...

That sounds delicious!!!!!!! I'm definitely going to be looking into a home made Mexican spice mix! Tonight I'm having cajun chicken, with salad, home made potato salad, and home made hummus and carrots to dip, that is, if I can stop eating the hummus!!!

Hello peeps! I've had a crisis over the last few weeks. Why has my body got out of control? Why do my clothes feel way too snug? Why do I look huge in all those photos? Oh yeah, it's because I've stopped eating healthily and exercising. So, I've been planning for a few days, and today is day...

Congratulations! It's such a great achievement! I'm in my first week back after a long break, so am looking forward to my first weigh in :D I'm even encouraged by my own positive attitude, I was wondering where this woman went! Go me!! :D

Oh no, tonight is Friday, the dreaded "fancy a pint after work" day, can I say no to chips yet again?!?!

WOW! 7.5 in one week is definitely worth shouting about! It must have taken a whole lot of effort to do that, well done him :) And well done you too! Must be a great feeling doing it together :clap:

Tonight's tea was home made beef burgers with salad and home made coleslaw (gotta love that fat free fromage frais), used my HX of cheese but forgot the buns :(

Good grief I was so worried tonight. I was almost in tears on the way to weigh in, but I lost two lbs! I've been doing SW on and off for over 18 months (way more on than offs) so thought I'd have got used to it by now, and would at some idea what's going on in my body! Hooray!

Success Express chicken stir fry, YUM!!!!!

DANGER!!!

I have definitely taken the long route. I hit 3.5 stone last November, and put almost a stone back on (!) by March, I've now lost a stone since March and am hoping to hit target by the end of the summer. 1.5lbs a week would do me nicely :D Annoyingly though, I'm a 2 steps forward, one step...

Hi!!! I'm new to the whole forum thing too. Our group has a great FB page, but I'm so addicted to it I need another outlet before I start to drive everyone mad going on about how much I love Scan Bran! I've got a deadline of 7 and a half weeks before I go to Ibiza, my very first beach holiday...

Haha, I love and share your enthusiasm with it! I started half heartedly doing the scan bran challenge last week, but this week I'm totally obsessed! I was sad when I realised I'd already had five so couldn't have another one with my after dinner yoghurt! This evening I got creative and put two...