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Right. I AM DONE. I've had a revelation; work is not important. I mean yes, it's important for self-worth, money and confidence (okay it's pretty important) but what I mean is that it's only a small part of what life is about. I spend all my time at work, or being tired from work, and I don't...

Hello everyone, I've had some internet and phone nightmares this week but hopefully it's sorted :) Feel like I've had a good week and I'm in a good place. Having the OH in this with me helps as I can make sure we have good stuff in the cupboards - no temptation! It just helps making good...

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Hello :) I know what you mean re uni; my weight really went up a lot during my time there and I haven't really managed to get rid of it since. But you seem be in a really positive state of mind so you just need to keep hold of that into the new term. The most important thing is to keep talking...

Hello everyone, It's almost 1.00 in the morning and I can't sleep :( So I watched the Horizon on fasting; I've been meaning to watch it and I thought it was really interesting. It's something my and my OH think could work for us as it'll fit fairly easily into our lifestyle and eating patterns...

Quick check in today - the day was very long; thank goodness it's friday tomorrow! So tired - hope everyone's had a good day; I'll catch up with everyone tomorrow. Night xxx aims xx Follow my diary here Nothing Worth Having is Easy to Get

Hola :) Hope everyone's had a good day! Mine was long but okay. Thanks for your posts, ladies - I really appreciate the encouragement. Today I didn't have any breakfast (naughty but running late) except for a coffee. I had a baked potato with cheese and chives for dinner and I've made little...

Hello :) That's a fab weight loss since June - congrats. I bet you feel great and really proud! I'm the same as you; I don't want to be on a diet; I want to make changes that last and help me stay healthy long term. It sounds like you're really in the right frame of mind too :) Good luck...

Hi jen and miffy :) I'm in a similar boat to both of you; it is really hard when you feel your choices are limited by money, or anything else really. But I know it's possible to do this without those expensive plans; I've seen people on this forum do it :) Miffy I struggle with PCOS too; my...

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Hi everyone :o) Thanks so much for your lovely messages! It really helps :) Today was ok; back to work so I had melon for breakfast (love melon) but then the day overtook me so I didn't have any dinner, and I've had scrambled eggs for my tea. Sorry if it's weird to bore you all with what...

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Morning, I love bank hols because you get a bonus lie-in :) But it is 9oclock, and I can't stay in bed all day so I'm getting up to do boring things like washing and mopping. Bran flakes for brekkie, then a walk to the shops, and then lunch out formy sister's birthday. I'm trying not to think...

But you're still here, still trying and that's what's important. You'll get there xxx aims xx Follow my diary here Nothing Worth Having is Easy to Get

Hello, You know just by being here and posting that message you've made a positive step forward :) Good luck and soak up all the encourgement and advice you're sure to get while you're here. Therell be good days and bad days but just take them one at a time xxx

Hi Emmaline! Thanks so much :) I'm ready for the hard work and I'm in this for the long haul. You'll be seeing a lot more me from now on :) Hope you're going well?xxx

I don't know how it happened but I've signed up to do this in October. It's a british military fitness 5k assault course. I'm terrified. Should I be or will.it be okay? Help!!

Hello lovely strangers! Okay. It's almost a year since I was here..that's crazy. A lot has happened; my youngest sister is having a baby - she's due in a couple of weeks, I've been promoted again and another of my sisters has been dagnosed with the heart condition my mum died from. It's been up...

Hello everybody Hope you're all well - long time no speak! There's been a lot going on in my life; I moved and work's been manic but it's paid off as I've got a new job - a promotion! Eek! I start later this month and I'm slightly terrified! Anyway I'm back :-) I know I'm rubbish!! I'll have a...

Hello Everyone, I have my prescription, I have stocked my fridge and cupboards with Xenical-friendly food. I'm good to go. Except I'm not - I'm really scared. I'm terrified that it's going to grab onto any fat left in my body and have a field day..I know I'm probably being irrational but...

Hi Everyone :) Sorry I've not been around - I've been moving house and mostly running around like a loon. I'm back in work today so thought I'd drop in and have a mooch at how everyone's doing and have a bit of a ramble. My doctors appointment was yesterday so I went but I was enormously...

Good luck at WI tonight :-) let us know how you get on xx Envoyé de mon iPhone avec MiniMins

All the swimming sounds great; I think it's just too easy to forget what a difference exercise makes to mood, energy and just genral wellbeing. :-) Re the VLCD; I don't really know if it would be possible to stick to so few calories and keep up the same pace with exercise..? Some others in the...

Hello :-) Just thought I'd stop in and say hi and good luck mainly because we have same name; I'm Amy Louise too :-) (I'm a bit odd like that!) Hope you're settling into the new routine, and best of luck :-) Envoyé de mon iPhone avec MiniMins

But then I have food for lunch and dinner and 2 healthy snacks instead of following the plan to the letter. Sorry about the 2 posts - i'm using my iPhone and it's too easy to hit send by accident!! :-) Hope you're having a good day!x Envoyé de mon iPhone avec MiniMins

Hello :-) I find that SF is a really useful tool to force yourself into a routine, because the rules are rigid it's a good starting point and handy for getting your body used to smaller portions. I like to start the day with a shake cos it takes the faf out of bfast Envoyé de mon iPhone avec...

Hello :-) Totm = time of the month xx Envoyé de mon iPhone avec MiniMins

Ok so it’s Friday and I weighed myself for the first time since the start of April…and I’ve put on 4lbs. And with my realistic head on I’m pretty happy with that – it could have been worse. So I’m still 11lbs lighter than when I first began this journey back in March. So some good things to be...

You might need to copy and paste the link your address bar as I'm posting from my phone xx Envoyé de mon iPhone avec MiniMins

Hi everyone :-) Just seen this article in Guardian and thought it might be of interest: gu.com/p/3v548/tf xx Envoyé de mon iPhone avec MiniMins

Well done on the Indian - I think that eating out is one of the biggest challenges we can come up against and you've breezed it :) And all that walking; no wonder you're doing so well! Have a positive day :)

Does anyone ever have warm skimmed milk with their shakes?? I'm contemplating the choc one hot..? Am I crazy?? Envoyé de mon iPhone avec MiniMins

Krispy Kremes are defo worth the extra work :) Yum!

Hi B0SC0 :) Sounds like you've made a great start already - congrats on that fantastic loss! Good luck for your journey - you're in good company here!

Thanks LFM and Rose :) Reading those posts this morning really gave me the bit of poitivity I needed. And you're both so right! I think I've just been over thinking it all and stressing out. I have been known to be a bit of a stress head! Anyway I talked it all out with my OH last night...

Woo-hoo on losing 8 stone!! :)

Good luck on balloon number 8!! :-) I've been really struggling lately but reading through your diary the last few days gave me a huge boost of confidence and made me realise that it can be done; you are doing it!! And maybe I could do it too :-) xxx

Gracie Keep positive! :) I know how hard it is dealing with PCOS and trying to lose weight - it's so hard. And I know what you mean about it making you ill; feeling flat and exhausted, and fat and the horrid constant sick feeling. You're in a good place here though and you'll find loads of...

Hi Trying Again :) Reading the first few lines of your post; it could have been me writing it! I feel just empty and flat all the time - I can't get over it. And I can feel myself slipping into depression - at least I know when it's happening these days. The PCOS doesn't help but I try not...

Sounds like you're doing great!! It helps so much to get a boost like you ahve today :) Keep positive :) x

2 stone in 6 months is a fantastic acheivement :) Good luck with your ongoing journey, it seems like your head is really in it - and that is half the battle! aims xx

Good luck for WI today :) I'm sure you'll lose the weight for your wedding!!

I'm struggling. I was doing really well up to April but then work stress exploded, and I slipped and just used my birthday and the bank holidays as excuses..and now all of a sudden it's June and I feel like a huge failure. I have tried on and off the last few weeks but I know my head isn't...

Hello everyone :-) Ok so I'm starting my exercise tomorrow :-s and It's my weigh in day too but I'm wondering whether not to weigh and just go by how my clothes fit and how I feel for a while..? I don't know what everyone thinks - maybe the numbers really do help? Either way I'm hoping I'm...

I'm back..I've been away and have had quite a difficult month or so but never mind all of that cos I'm back again to bore you all silly :-) I haven't lost any since I was last here, but I haven't put anything on either so I'm sort of just picking up where I left off. I was so grateful for the...

It's the middle of week 4...I'm tired, stressed, hormonal and sooooooooooo busy. But so so so so glad it's Friday tomorrow!! Crappy week at work..but I haven't given in yet, so hopefully I can hang on for one more day....:) xxx

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Exercise..Shmexercise? Ok, it's Wednesday. And it's gorgeous outside. And I'm feeling immense guilt about my exercise regime (or rather the lack thereof..) When I started my diet 2 and a half weeks ago I made a deal with myself that I'd spend a couple of weeks getting to grips with my new...

Oh my Lord Maisie you are a braver soul than I! My sister's done spinning and she terrified me with stories of it; I think I might have a go down the line when I'm a bit fitter (or a lot fitter!) Congrats on going through with it - I bet you're so proud of yourself!! :) xx

Hi Rach :) We're all in pretty much the same boat here, and you'll find it just as, if not more, supportive than the meetings - I prefer it anyway :) Good luck and keep us posted on how you get on!! aims x

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Hello :) I know I'm late to this thread but I just wanted to mention that Evans have got some lovely swimsuits out at the moment - I especially like the little dress type ones. I'm going to buy one this week and I'm very excited as I love swimming, it's an exercise that actually feels like fun...

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Thanks Maisie! I'll have a look at the clips; I think I saw her once on the biggest loser USA, and she looked scary!! x

Hi Maisie, Would you recommend Jillian stuff then? Cos I've been looking at getting the Fitness Ultimatum Wii Game..but didn't know much about her... xx

Maisie that's fantastic; shredding's really done the trick for you!! :)

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Hi Maisie :) Congrats on your pound off! Have a good day! xx

Hello all you lovely Monday weighers :) How's everyone going today? My loss for this week is 4lb which I'm really pleased with and has set me up nicely for week 3. Have a lovely day everyone! xx

Morning everyone :) It's Monday once again which means weigh in day....and I lost 4lbs! Which is good. How is everyone else doing? I've been so busy with work and stuff over the last week but hopefully I'll be able to post a bit more and get up to date with everyone else this week :) Have...

Good morning everyone :) Ok so I'm well into my 2nd week now and it's going well...except that I am ill with a throat infection. This isn't that much of a hinderance as my appetite has disappeared and it hurts to swallow. But I'm a bit worried that I'll get another bit loss this week but then...

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Hi Maisie, Congrats on being Overweight :) (bit odd to say that) but it's brilliant! Here's to another good week :) xx

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Hi Leanne :) Well done for the good food choices this weekend - it is loads harder at the weekends!! Have a good day :) aims xx

Good Morning Everyone :) Well after my miserable Friday (for which I apologise!) I'm back to my normal happy self. I think it helps that it's a gorgeous day, and I'm sure it definitely helps that I've lost 8lbs at my first weigh in! (yaaay!) I'm expecting the losses to slow down after this...

Just had my first Monday Weigh-in and I've lost 8lbs. Yay! :) Although that is a first week's loss so I'm expecting it to be lower from now on. It's a good start though :) Good luck, everyone else with your weigh-ins!! aims xxx

So...It's Friday...and it's the weekend...:( I love the weekends but I'm slightly dreading it this week tbh. We're visiting and staying over with the OH's parents and I'm really worried that it'll mess my eating routine up - I've made such a big effort this week and made such a good start that...

Hi GLL, I know what you mean; I'm only 5 days in but I have a similar feeling! I think if you yourself make the choice and then implement the changes that it just feels right - you can resign yourself to the fact that it's going to take a long time and then you end up being okay with it. I...

Hi Kate and Lisy :) Thanks for the good luck messages - and good luck to you both too! Hopefully you're both going well so far..it seems a really daunting thing to have so much weight to lose but I suppose it's all about putting one foot in front of another and getting there eventually...

I've been buying them from Tesco where they're 45p which I think is pretty cheap :)

Thanks Pink, that soup recipe looks yummy :) I'll def be trying that. Soups like that are good, too because I can feed it to the OH iwth some bread and he'll be quite happy! Today's going well so far; I'm really trying to increase my water intake because I know I don't drink enough and I think...

Hello :-) That's a brilliant loss! Good luck with your ongoing journey! aims x

Thanks Phunkie, that's really helpful :-) I know what you mean re deprivation, that's why I've personalised so I can eat food at lunch time - If I didn't I'd def fall off the wagon! I like the diet though because of the rigidity - for me flexibility and variety don.t work. Having said that...

Hello :-) I've been thinking about getting the biggest loser game - or even the EA sports just for some variety from wii fit. I want to build a little bit of fitness before I buy a new dress-cossie from Evans and head for the swimming baths (eek!) Let me know how you get on :-) aims xx

I'm basing my diet on slimfast but having fruit or salad krisprolls for my lunch and I'm getting about 1200 - 1300 kcals a daf at mo. I know what u mean though - I'm on day 3 and it's the first day I've felt really hungry but I haven't given in so far. Which slimfast snacks are you having...

Thanks everyone! I've just come in from work and the shops; I feel starving and grumpy and reading your posts was just the encouragement I needed :-) It really does help! On another note I'm so proud of how I did at the supermarket; I thought I'd go pieces and raid the cake aisle but in a...

Hola WeMITTS :) I have 9st to lose - ish..I mean my healthy BMI is about 11st away from where I am now but I want to see how I feel when I get to 10st and then reasses. I'm really early on in my diet and I'm really confident that I can stick to it - I am determined!! I'd love to hear from...

Hi Littlecupcake! I feel your diet pain - my time at uni was when I put a lot of my weight on. It's hard because there's so much social activity - and a lot of it includes drink or food. Good luck though - Just keep positive and get the support you need from here and the friends you keep...

Thanks Rose! And the best of luck for your journey! aims x

Don't ever start thinking that it's impossible because you'll be putting another barrier between you and the family you want! The truth is that the you and the doctors can never be certain about how easy it'll be to conceive until you start trying. The best thing you can do is give yourself...

Thanks for the encouragement :) and good luck to you all too! @RobandMandy - Just seen you're newbies like me so hope you;ve got off to a good start :) aims x

Hello Everyone :) This is my weight loss diary - I think I'm mostly going to be gabbling about what I've eaten or despairing when things go wrong. I'm on day 3 and although it's really early on it's going well and I'm finding it fairly easy to stick to and even though I've been offered...

I'm pretty new to dieting - this is day 3. I'm basing my diet loosley on slimfast so shake for bfast, healthy snack, 200 calorie lunch (fruit or sald with fish or krisprolls), slimfast snack in the pm and then 600 kcal tea. I picked up the cheddar bites to try and I wasn't very hopfeul even...

Hi everyone, it's hard to know what to write really..but basically I'm here because I'm trying to lose weight. I've tried a couple of times before but have been frankly rubbish at it. But lately lately things have changed; and for the first time ever I really want to do it. Not for my...

Hello, I'm 24 and I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was about 15 and as you all probably knows it's rubbish :( I've made half-hearted attemps at losing weight all my adult life but lately I've decided I'm going to do it. I; weighed myself yesterday and I'm 19stone 4lbs (eek!) but I'm not...