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  1. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Long 12 hour shift today.....I think it'll be green again. Breakfast- 2 weet a box with milk & banana.
  2. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Welcome back Cathy! OMG! 7 weeks! You must be excited! Have you booked any special meals at Disney or any fast passes yet? I'm back on plan, head back in the game. I have to do this :) so I might have a job interview in a month's time. I've wanted to work at this place for around 10 years and...
  3. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Aww thank you :) I've only just finished work, so no group for me today. I'm so tired and stressed. So I'm going to drown my sorrows in a nice cup of tea and a peanut butter curry. Thinking of Disney! It's getting nearer and nearer. Next week it will be 11 months till we go. It seems 2...
  4. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Been awol for a while, went to a wedding over the weekend (fri-sun) and pretty much been off plan and eating everything in sight since I last posted. Woops! Think I've well and truly got that out of my system. Going to go to group on weds, face the gain. Back on it now and nothing to throw me...
  5. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    I do, had a bit of a treat night, but that's it now. Weekend might throw me a bit but ill be back on it ASAP after :)
  6. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    I maintained! !! very happy with that x
  7. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    I hope so :) my group is lovely and supportive and a lot of fun too. I'm going away this weekend and I just hope I can manage to maintain and not gain next week :) I don't go away often though so I intend to enjoy myself & not worry too much! I've done well though, I think this is my 14th or...
  8. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Weigh in today. It's a gain. I'm 100% sure. Bit annoyed and to be quite honest I completely blame it on being stressed and exhausted. If I hadn't been so worn out there is no chance I would have given in and had pizza instead of making a sweet friendly meal on Monday. Oh well. I guess it had to...
  9. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Back at work today. Started off stressed, feel a little better, but we shall see what happens in the afternoon!! Back on plan today, so lots of superfree & keeping it low syn. Breakfast- porridge. Should have had fruit too but I was short on time. Lunch- mug shot, pear, apple, plum, apricot...
  10. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Today hasn't been a good day, food wise or otherwise. I skipped lunch to go to town. Had a snack later on but by 5pm I felt hideous. Had to have cheese on toast because I was so hungry and needed something straight away. Breakfast- banana, chewy delight Break- apricot Afternoon break- pear...
  11. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Long day today. It was exhausting. I'm tired and only just sat down. Yawwwn! Breakfast- porridge, banana Lunch- mug shot, pear, peach, plum Snack- banana, plum Dinner- pasta, 50g reduced cheddar (8), 2 tbs red pesto pasta (4), asda hot & spicy chicken. This was a huge plate of food. I mean...
  12. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    I've got a long shift tomorrow ; ( at least at weekends I can park at work instead of using the train. I hate going home from a late on a Friday night and being the only sober person on the train! Lol. It's really nice. I cook it first in the microwave, put the cooked pasta n sauce in an oven...
  13. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Working all day today, which is pants. Hate working weekends. Roll on 5pm! Green today Breakfast- porridge (no fruit-again!! Bad, bad girl!) Lunch- mug shot (2.5), plum, peach, 2 clementines, muller. Dinner- pasta n sauce (free), mixed veg, hea cheese. Supper- 40g reeses pieces (10)...
  14. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Was really pleased, made up for almost, but not quite, getting my shiny. My book is very sparkly and pretty now!
  15. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    That's right :) I don't even want to eat loads of junk anymore. I really hope I can be strong willed enough to not slip back :)
  16. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Back at work today. Breakfast was grab & go. No fruit. Naughty girl! Breakfast- chewy delight bar (heb) Lunch- mug shot (2), peach, pear, plum, muller Dinner- peanut butter curry and rice (4.5) Total=6.5 2 packs tesco popcorn (8) while I watched the conjuring. Eek! Where's my cushion to...
  17. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Day off today :) off to the cinema this afternoon to watch how to train your dragon 2. Loved the first one so can't wait! Breakfast- peach, porridge Lunch- pasta in sauce (1), hea cheese, mixed veg. I make up the pasta in sauce, mix in the veg, pop cheese on top and bake in the oven. Cinema-...
  18. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    It's the best thing when people say nice things and say you are looking well :) I've noticed a big difference in the way I look and feel this week. Hopefully will be feeling absolutely fantastic when I get to the 3 St mark. I've still got around 4 St to go but just taking it 1lb at a time :)
  19. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Thank you :) quiet a few people at group said they could tell today. It makes it all worth it! X
  20. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    2.5 off. Half a pound away! Noooooo! But I did get slimmer of the week and slimmer of the month so I left happy. Anyway, I'm on it this week! I'm hoping for 2lbs :)
  21. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    It's Wednesday! Can only mean 1 thing! Today I find out if my body wants to play the game & drop 3lb for me to get my 2st. I can honestly say I've given it my all and it's out of my hands now, what will be will be etc :) nervous! Deep down I don't think I'll get it. That's my gut feeling...
  22. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Hello:) of course I don't mind :) hope you enjoy, feel free to join in and chat! All the best of luck for tomorrow, I look forward to weigh in as I love my group, but there's always some nerves there! my biggest wish for when I go to Disney is that I can wear and feel good in clothes for the...
  23. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Morning! This is the second day I've been up bright and early, I truly believe that losing weight and eating more healthily has given me a massive energy boost. Been feeling so much fitter and better recently. And people are noticing my weight loss :) feeling pretty happy today! Breakfast-...
  24. Mini_Mog

    Pig to Princess Diaries

    Only half an hour break, you poor thing, must have been really tough. The only thing that keeps me sane on my 12 hours is the thought of my next break. Totally understand about having to wait for trains/buses. Nothing worse than being starving and either missing it or it being delayed after...
  25. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    It's a recipe from Pete 's thread on here. It's a firm favourite, I've cooked it for quite a few people and always had clean plates all round! So good, don't really know why but it tasted extra good today. Just going to try to have another under 5 syn day tomorrow and I'll have my full 15 after...
  26. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Back at work :( got a very long week, Thursday is my only day off ; ( but I'm hoping to get that shiny still on weds so we are on 5 syns or less now till Thurs! ! Breakfast- porridge, banana Lunch- apple, pear, 2 plums, muller Dinner- peanut butter curry & rice (4.5) Total syns=4.5
  27. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Had a lovely day today. Been to the beach. Had fish & chips for lunch but left most of the batter. Not home till late so no tea. Chilling out in bed watching TV before I go to sleep. Proper diary tomorrow and low on syns till weigh in!!
  28. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    I hope so! Off to the seaside tomorrow so going to try to be good, I think I'll be okay with a small fish & chips :) Glad you had a better day, long shifts are so hard. I did a normal day today but I was shattered by the time I got home. So hot & bothered x
  29. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Back to work for today, such a shame as it looks gorgeous outside again. Off tomorrow! Breakfast- porridge, half a banana (other half was fit only for the bin) and a coffee. Had a sneaky weigh. Need to loose approx 1.5lb now to get that shiny! Lunch- apple, 2 plums & 2 clementines. Mug shot...
  30. Mini_Mog

    Pig to Princess Diaries

    Well done! Sounds like you are doing well :)
  31. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Aww, I'm sorry hun, it's horrible when the weigh in result makes you feel upset and down. All I can say is keep going. That result is in the past, look forward to the future and take control :) it sounds like you are doing that so hopefully you will get the result you want on the scales next...
  32. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Thank you to both of you! I'm still so excited! It's so hot today, I've hardly eaten and I just don't feel like bothering cooking anything! Feel free to use my meal ideas but I can't guarantee a loss, lol! You never know :) Wow, 10 weeks really isn't long, you must be so excited!!
  33. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Still on a massive high from last night! So pleased! Wonder if I can do the same this week? Nothing I can think of that will get in my way. That shiny sticker will be mine!! Today I think will be green. Not 100% made a decision on dinner but my husband is on a late finish so it will be a light...
  34. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    It's weigh in day! Eeek! I really hope I've lost :) Doing green today Breakfast- banana, porridge Break- Costa skinny latte Lunch- pear, apple, 2 plums and a muller. Don't fancy my mugshot today :) Oooh! I'm nervous! Hurry up wi time! Weigh in result- 3.5lb off! Smashed it!! Got my club 10...
  35. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Oh I love looking at Disney you tube videos. They are really addictive! I just plan out 12 hour days a bit more than regular days. froze some of the peanut butter curry I had on Friday and having that for tea. I take loads of fruit to get me through :)
  36. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Another long 12 hour shift tonight. Got loads of fruit to see me through. Breakfast- porridge & banana Break- chocolate orange popcorn (4), Costa skinny latte Lunch- 2 plums, pear, muller, had a long meeting & it ate into my lunchtime. Plus I'm just a bit too hot to eat a lot. Hoping the...
  37. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Don't worry, the most important thing is that you are back on plan now. Don't look back, just move forward and draw a line under the last week or so :) I'm okay, had a lovely weekend in London and the sun is still out. Went out for a walk at lunchtime which was quite nice. Very busy in the...
  38. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Back to the reality of the daily grind! Not really planned any food today so we'll see how it goes.... Breakfast- banana, pint of water. Break- chewy delight bar (heb) Lunch- mug shot, apple, 2 plums, muller light. Dinner- actifry chips (3), 4 ww sausages (2), mixed veg. Hea cheese on the...
  39. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Went to London this weekend. Had a fantastic time and after a bit of a rainy journey down and cloudy start the sun came out and it was scorchio! Felt like being abroad! We went to Kew Gardens and then for an Italian. I was very good food-wise up to the Italian. Breakfast- banana, pint of...
  40. Mini_Mog

    Pig to Princess Diaries

    Don't feel down, I bet that weight loss will show at next weigh in. I've had maintains and even large gains when I've had a fantastic week foodwise. It does come off eventually plus what you would have lost :) how about trying some green or red days? You get 2 healthy B's which you could use on...
  41. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Fingers crossed you get it :) I think staying positive is for the best. I hate feeling down, so just trying to make the best of it. I'm sure things will improve with the way I feel about work. I'm going to have a meal off plan tomorrow night but hoping to be good for the rest of the week :)
  42. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Keep going, you'll see the results on the scales next weigh in I'm sure. I was a bit low this morning but fitting into that top has made me feel soooo much better:) had a bit of a rubbish week at work and some sad news yesterday, buy it's amazing what a difference a small achievement can make...
  43. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Finally a day off work! Going to be busy today. Loads to do and my in laws are coming for tea. I'm going to make them pete's peanut butter curry! It's to say thank you to them for helping us decorate our little girl's bedroom. Going to be extra easy today. Breakfast- porridge and a banana...
  44. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Another long day at work, can say I'm happy about being on a 12 hour shift but I'm off till Monday after this. Green today breakfast- chewy delight bar, banana. Break- skinny, sugar free hazelnut latte. Baked kettle crisps (5) Lunch- mug shot, apple, velvet crunch (4.5) Break- plum, banana...
  45. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    1lb off getting me my 1.5st & slimmer of the week :D very pleased with that. Got a sw summer book as part of my prize :D
  46. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    It's that time of the week again. Keeping everything crossed for a loss this week. Just half a pound will do. Anything. I'd be gutted if it was another maintain:( I'm quite nervous :/ Breakfast- oat so simple fruit multi grain porridge. Break- propercorn coconut & vanilla popcorn (5.5). Yum...
  47. Mini_Mog

    Pig to Princess Diaries

    Hey :) found your diary so I'm following along:) hope you feel better soon. I've been melting today (near leeds) so I can only imagine it in London. P.s I get train rage too!
  48. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Extra easy today :) Breakfast- banana Lunch- mug shot, apple, 2 clementines, 2 alpen light Dinner- actifry chips (3), 4 bgty sausages (4), mixed veg Supper- hot chocolate made with choc shot & marshmallow fluff (4), boots strawberry nougat bar (4), cherries Syns=15 It's that time of the...
  49. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Was really happy last night cos my friend gave me a dozen fresh eggs from her mum's hens :) we love eggs in our house. I love sw cooked breakfasts, nicer than full fat ones! I'm not a fan of greasy food really. Doing extra easy today. Probably going to be fish for tea! Breakfast- banana...
  50. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Sounds like you have done a good shop! Yes, it's just an omelette. I rolled up some ham and a cheese string inside for her. She didn't eat it all, but it looked lovely. Was gutted we had used all the eggs! Options are nice mixed into Greek 0% yogurt with a bit of sweetner. Especially the...
  51. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    :) I'm not sure about this week. I'll be happy to maintain or lose anything at all because I really did eat a lot of fatty food on Wednesday evening this week. Eek! Forgot to say yesterday- I get a lot of ideas for food, recipes etc from various places on the Internet. A certain video upload...
  52. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Hi :) well done for deciding to join, I'm sure you will enjoy it! Sw is a plan for people who love their food :) Tips- follow the plan, count your syns, weigh your healthy extras and write a food diary. And enjoy! You'll quickly get settled into a routine. you can still eat everything you...
  53. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Just got up, 2pm. Feel rather crappy indeed. One thing is for sure though- I need food and I need it now! Doing green again Lunch- cheese and ham toasties (hea, 2x heb +2 syns), apple, cherries. Snack- banana Dinner- red pesto pasta (2.5) with mushrooms and 2nd hea cheese. Would normally...
  54. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Well done! That's great :) I love the feeling of getting the awards. Enjoy your weekend :) I'm just trying to pull back the damage now. I've put on 3lb so hopefully I'll get rid of it by Wednesday. Really don't want to gain. On a night shift tonight so I'll be starting work at 7.45pm and...
  55. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    It'd a new day and a new week. Had a bit of time to think about my maintain and it's made me feel better. Firstly, it's not a gain, secondly I have lost almost 1.5st in less than 3 months and thirdly my body is not a machine. It's not predictable and just because I've done everything right...
  56. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Oooh cheese toasties. Reckon that's my dinner today! Looks like you had a good day. Not long till you go to the land of magic:) are you planning on visiting universal? The Harry potter expansion looks amazing! one of my friends has just been and she's been telling me about all the food they had...
  57. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Another green day! Breakfast- banana, chewy delight bar Break- skinny hazelnut latte (2 for the syrup- I noticed she didn't use sugar free!) Lunch- mug shot, apple, grapes, muller Dinner- 3 lm sausages, cheesy chips (2), tinned spaghetti. Supper- 2 alpen lights, cherries, Reeses pieces (11)...
  58. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Today I decided to do green. Really fancied pasta and cheese for tea. I really am a carboholic. And that's one of the reasons I love slimming world. Yum yum!! Breakfast- 2 weetabix & a banana. Break- chewy delight bar Lunch- mug shot, apple, small punnet of grapes, muller Dinner- pasta with...
  59. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    The super 6 are 6 fruit and veg aldi pick each week to sell at 69p per pack. Really good value!
  60. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    This morning went a bit wrong, lol. Was supposed to be going food shopping after brekkie but I fell asleep on the sofa! Oops! We have no fruit left in the house so I have to go. My husband pinched my last punnet of cherries to take to work! He's lost just under a stone :) just waiting for my...
  61. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Day off! Hooray :) Not sure whether I'm doing ee or green yet... Breakfast- banana Lunch- pasta n sauce chicken & mushroom flavour, chewy delight bar (heb), cherries, coffee. Dinner- pasta with red pesto (2.5), mushrooms done in garlic fry light and a hea cheese on top. Treats- heb chewy...
  62. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    It is hard, on my way home now and in a lot of pain with this indigestion/trapped wind pain. Awful! Not long now till I can settle down at home :)
  63. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    On a 12 hour shift today. Going for extra easy. Treated myself to a m&s lunch. Was expensive but very very nice. Yum! Breakfast- banana and 2 alpen lights for a heb. Found the 70 cal versions of cherry bakewell flavour. Mmmm Break- Costa skinny sugar free hazelnut latte (hea) Lunch- m&s...
  64. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Half a pound is still lighter than you were last week :) just keep going :) What film are you going to watch? One of my favourite things is to watch a movie with my husband and spend some time together at home. I'm going to be having an early night tonight I think. Worked a 55.5 hr week and...
  65. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Of course you are welcome to join in :) I bet you can't wait, animal Kingdom lodge looks so amazing! I bet you are so so excited! October will be here before you know it. 4 hours a day commute is tough, I do 90 minutes and that's bad enough! Well done on your loss so far :)
  66. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Thank you to both of you:) it's so nice to see a big change in the number on the scales. I'm into the next stone bracket too!!
  67. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    It's an extra easy day today :) need to work hard this week to get 2.5 off for my club 10 :) Breakfast- banana Break- special k chewy delight (heb) Lunch- mug shot, grapes, muller, aldi benefit light bar (2.5) Snack- banana & another chewy bar (heb). Decided at this point to switch to green...
  68. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Quick weigh in update- 3lb off which is amazing! Now 0.5lb off my 1.5st award :D and slimmer of the week :D I'd really love to do the same again next week. So no cheat night for me!! Today was green again Breakfast- weetabix & banana Break- skinny flat white & a special K chewy delight bar...
  69. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    I'm not sure about the on the go pots, I've never had one of those. Eating on shifts is so hard, I find myself so tempted sometimes to just get take away when I get home. Got a night shift next Friday and ill have to caffinate myself or I'll feel awful by 4 am like last time! Basically the key...
  70. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Today I am not working, the sun is shining and I had a lie in for half an hr extra, haha :) having an extra easy day as I've got into the habit of doing a whole slow cooked chicken on my day off during the week, so we have a roast chicken dinner and then some peanut curry with the left over...
  71. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Last 12 hour shift this week today and I've got tomorrow off. Got a headache and I'm shattered so hope it passes quickly. Tomorrow I plan to spend with my little girl cos I've really really missed her over the last couple of days. She's in bed when I get back from long shifts. Going for green...
  72. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    12 hour shift today. Hope it goes fast, I already want to go back to bed! Just one more get up and I get a day off on Tuesday :D green again Breakfast- porridge (hea & b 1), banana Snack- apple, special know chewy delight bar (heb 2) Lunch- aldi cup shotz, 2 satsumas, muller light, popcorn...
  73. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    I wish, lol! Trying to decide what to have tonight :) might save them hmm.
  74. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Photos as promised: My goodies and Pandora charm that I've wanted for ages :D
  75. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Today I decided to compensate myself for being at work all weekend so I popped to city centre during my lunch break. I stopped by pandora, hotel chocolat and a place called candy hero which sells American sweets. Picked up a few treats which I'll post a pic of later. The goodies will be synned...
  76. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    I managed to delete my last post back to you and now my days are mixed up. Oh dear! That'll teach me for posting and talking at the same time!! Pleased with my half off anyway, and I'm 3.5 lb away from the next award so we shall see what happens this week!
  77. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Back at work today. It's my Monday as I'm there for the next 5 days ; ( Anyway, I really want a decent loss this week. Decided to go for a green day- Breakfast- banana- running late! Break- 2 hifi light Lunch- mug shot, small punnet grapes, apple, 2 hifi lights Dinner- pasta with red pesto...
  78. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Decided to do a few green days to mix things up a bit a hopefully improve my weight loss this week. So today is green Breakfast- porridge, banana Break- hifi Lunch- mug shot, apple, 2 satsumas Dinner- actifry chips, 40g hea cheese, lm sausages & tinned spaghetti. I used the fine grater...
  79. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    It's that time of the week again! Hoping for a good result:) weigh in at 7.30. Today is a green day Breakfast- 2 weetabix with milk & a banana. Lunch- cheese, ham & leek pasta n sauce (1), small snack size punnet of grapes, a few hand picked strawberries :) Weigh in- 1/2lb off. scales were...
  80. Mini_Mog

    What do you eat before weigh-in?

    Hello:) I weigh evening and I'm pretty much nil by mouth after 2pm. I weigh at 7.30pm. If I'm thirsty I will drink though. I try not to eat too heavy a meal for lunch on weigh day and dinner the night before. Everyone is different, some people in my group have their evening meal before they...
  81. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Lol, I'm calm at present! We had a great time. It started raining and I was a bit worried about how much it was going to rain as my little girl was really really excited about going. Decided to just get the rain coats on and go! We got 2 punnets. They are twice the size of supermarket ones and...
  82. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Day off today and hopefully strawberry picking this afternoon! Bit grumpy & hormonal today, really hoping it passes. I'm even annoying myself! Breakfast- big bowl of fruit (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries). Hifi bar. Lunch- infusions salmon, small baked potato, salad...
  83. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Today was a 12 hr shift and I'm suitably tired and waiting for my tea to cook. I refuse to eat it at work. I like a nice evening meal with my husband even though it is pretty much bedtime. Tomorrow my little girl and I will be going strawberry picking (if it doesn't rain!). I've never done it...
  84. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    I love soup, the sw soup book has some lovely recipes in it.
  85. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    What's a flavour chef? I saw an automatic soup maker in tesco the other day. Morphy Richards I think. I was quite intrigued.
  86. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    I'm sure you can probably make it in the oven in a closed casserole dish on low. Have a Google :) my favourite kitchen gadgets are the actifry and slow cooker. I use them a lot. I have a steamer as well but that only really gets used when we have my parents over for dinner to cook all the veg at...
  87. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    It was a good night:) The pulled pork is really easy. The hardest bit is cutting all the fat off the pork which is a bit of a faff. Worth it though. Do you have a slow cooker?
  88. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Well, I've had an evening off and I'm back on plan :) I really enjoyed the food last night, was lovely, but I'm glad to be back on plan, back to normal! I've not really planned out my meals yet today so I'll see what I buy at aldi:) hoping to pick up some pork shoulder at a reasonable price...
  89. Mini_Mog

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    I really like the salted caramel, got the caramelised apple to try as well. Got them to have at work to stop me going to Costa!!
  90. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Had a good night, we had our meal and a tutorial on blackjack & roulette tables. Got a £5 chip included with the price and my friend gave me hers. I won a few chips back but ended up losing it all on roulette. Was amazed by the regulars putting large bets on. Was a good night, first time at a...
  91. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    tonight is the hen night so keeping it very very low syn today. Had a sneaky weigh and I weigh less than I did on weds at weigh in so I'm keeping everything crossed that I'll be able to pull back tonight's weigh in to still get a loss on Wednesday. Today is extra easy. Brunch- cheese on toast...
  92. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Well I survived my night shift :) hit the wall at 4 am and from then onwards I really struggled with the tiredness. Was very glad to go home! Got up about half 2 this afternoon. To be honest I really didn't want to, but not feeling too bad now. Having a green day today Had my lunch at 3pm-...
  93. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Back on plan now. Felt absolutely horrible after that takeaway. Over full, sick and really thirsty because of all the salt. It tasted nice but I felt yuck! Anyway, onwards and downwards- I'm on a night shift tonight. Going to try and keep my syns low during the day so I can spend them...
  94. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    5 lb is a fantastic start :) you must be delighted, well done!
  95. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    1lb off. Pleased but was hoping for more after a maintain last week, still, it's a loss and all in the right direction.
  96. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Thank you! I'll update ASAP. Not felt well today. Poorly tummy, bloating, trapped wind and cramps. Feeling a bit better than I was earlier on, sometimes I get this and I'm sure it's ibs. It usually only happens after takeaway or large amounts of bread so I'm a bit puzzled by it today. Anyway...
  97. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    That's what I'm hoping. Last time I did sw I lost the first stone quickly but the 1.5 St award was really tough to get to and it took weeks and weeks. I know I just have to push through it. People are starting to notice and say nice things so that's boosted me this week. I do think I've lost...
  98. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Good luck :) I weigh at 7.30 tomorrow and it's nil by mouth from 1pm! I find the hr at home before weigh in hardest for being hungry. I had a sneaky peak and I've either gained or maintained :( ill be gutted if that's what I get tomorrow. I've worked hard this week and said no to so many...
  99. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Thank you :) I'm feeling pretty determined at the moment. Hoping for a good loss this week to make up for last week!
  100. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Oh I love watching the parades on you tube! The Tokyo Disney ones are also on there and really good! Today has been a good sw day and I am absolutely stuffed after dinner! It was that delicious I didn't want it to end!! Breakfast- porridge & banana Lunch- spicy tomato pasta mug shot (1st...
  101. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    I'm hoping we can go back, I really want to do discovery cove & Kennedy space centre when she's a bit older. I have a feeling I will be even more of a Disney fan when we've been!
  102. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    It's just a case of pushing on I think and not letting one meal put you on the track of 'I've blown it now, might as well eat everything' which is something I do. How old are your children? I don't know how we'll fit in all the things we want to do, so much there and so little time. I also...
  103. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    I absolutely can't wait for harry potter and the diagon alley expansion will be there then. Yay! I'd love to go over there for Halloween. What was hhn like? Dh & I love our horror! Our daughter really enjoys Halloween, we are hoping to go maybe in 2017 for Halloween but that would mean...
  104. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    I just can't wait. I absolutely love Disney and my little girl does too. My husband is more excited about universal but he insisted on aoa as soon as he saw the pictures. I want lots of pics with the characters and to feel comfortable and happy in the water parks. Tesco had some lovely Disney...
  105. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Funnily enough art of animation!! It looks amazing and we'd be in a little mermaid room which I think will wow my little girl. Got one big must do which is breakfast at Ohana to meet Lilo and Stitch as both me and my daughter love Stitch, he's our favourite :)
  106. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    My parents are visiting us today so got to do emergency tidying, haha! House is very untidy due to the hours I worked last week so going to have to quickly whip round! Breakfast- porridge & banana Lunch- salad (mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes, roasted peppers, peppadew peppers, hellmans fat...
  107. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    I just didn't look at the food. Stayed outside socialising :) was a good night, my friend has some horses which my little girl loved. She really loves animals, and parties of course!!
  108. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    It is amazing sprayed on baked potato skins before you cook them in the oven :) I did enjoy the party, not a single syn was consumed!
  109. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Oh wow! That's fantastic, are you staying at a Disney resort? All the best, I've found I've been so much more motivated when I've had harder days by having the goal of the holiday to do it for.
  110. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Went to tesco today and picked up these goodies. The jello was in the American aisle and is sugar and fat free. I think it requires milk adding but not sure.
  111. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Had a lie in- feel human again! Thank goodness for a weekend off! Tried the hazel nut milk. It's much creamier than I expected and I like it! :) Off to a party tonight. Think I'll eat before I go to be safe, lol. I want a loss this week. Breakfast- porridge, banana, coffee with hazelnut...
  112. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    I'm very proud! Still got 6 syns so I can have some goodies later :) We love the actifry! Depending on how many chips I'm making I put 1/2 a tablespoon or 1 tbs of olive oil in. Olive oil is 6 syns per tablespoon, so divided by the 3 of us its only 2 :) and I prefer the results to using fry...
  113. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Well today at work has been awful. Too much to do, no time. Very stressful. I almost ended up in tears towards the end of the day. On days like this before sw I would have gone to the supermarket and bought a sainsbury taste the difference pizza, garlic bread, taste the difference triple...
  114. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Yum yum :) I shall try it on Saturday! I love trying new things. It keeps things interesting and keeps me motivated. We love experimental meals in our house :)
  115. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Wrote out a huge long intro to today's food diary but lost it cos the signal was poor at work! Today was a 12 hour shift. I'm shattered. This week at work has been so long and arduous and I've still got another day. Roll on weekend!! So as today was long I went with a green day. Hea- skimmed...
  116. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Today's another 12 hour shift. Ugh! Well tomorrow is Friday and I'm off all weekend. Looks like it could be a nice weekend so fingers crossed! A couple of new things for me to try this week. Picked up alpro hazelnut milk to try in coffee. 400 ml is a hea. I love hazelnuts so maybe I'll like...
  117. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Hi :) well I shall keep you waiting no longer- I maintained, but I'm happy with that as the meal at Pizza express and the Chinese last weds night were extremely high in syns. Yummy though! I'm very relieved I didn't gain!! got a way to go, but lots of time to do it in :D P.s thank goodness...
  118. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    It's Wednesday! We all know what that means! I'll update on weigh in results later. I feel a bit bloated today, so we'll see but I'm not feeling confident this week. My husband wants takeaway. I keep saying I don't want it but I really do. It's a case of mind over matter. I want my 1.5 award...
  119. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Well, today I committed the cardinal sin of weighing early and I've put about a pound on :( wish I hadn't looked! Although I'm slightly confused as I don't feel like I've put on at all! I shall carry on though, we shall see what weigh in tomorrow brings. I would be delighted with a loss, even a...
  120. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Just finished a 12 hour shift. These used to have me running to the chocolate machine. Not today!! Also discovered a yummy heb- quaker multi grain fruit museli flavour porridge. Lovely! Having a green day... Breakfast- porridge (heb) above with milk from hea. Banana Break- hifi light (1/2...
  121. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Today is my last day of my little break from work ;-( so ill be back on the grab and go lunches to tomorrow. No breakfast again today as didn't get up till about 10. Lunch- salad, 2 boiled eggs, last night's chicken, 2 hifi lights (heb), coffee (hea) Dinner- 3 bgty sausages (3) actifry chips...
  122. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    So had a sneaky weigh and I'm very close to weighing the same as I did on weds. Phew! Put the chicken in the slow cooker around lunchtime. I keep going and having a little look at it. Quite fascinated and very excited about trying it this evening. I will also be trying actifry roast potatoes...
  123. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Back on it today! Pulled pork in the slow cooker :) Breakfast was a banana and a coffee. Lunch- salad, boiled egg and chicken. Dinner- pulled pork, mixed veg, actifry chips (2). Supper- 2 X hifi light (heb), curly wurly (6), punnet of cherries Syns=8 Really enjoyed today's food & my...
  124. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    I drink lots and lots, especially tea and water. I think there was a fair bit of salt in my meal and I can really tell because I don't really put much in my food. Feel dehydrated! She didn't, she's 4 and I wasn't sure if she was a little young. She loves cartoon movies but her attention...
  125. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Thank you:) have had a lovely day! We went to pizza express and to the cinema to see malificent which I loved :) 140.5 syns were consumed today. Eek! Oh well, I enjoyed them and I'm back on plan now. Got some work ahead of me to pull this back for Wednesday but heavy on the super free, easy on...
  126. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    It's been a funny old day. Highs- lost 2lb this week so I've lost 1st2lb in 5 weeks :D Lows- gave in to the husbands wish for a Chinese! And I wasn't good. But annoyed really but it was pretty tasty! Breakfast- 2 weetabix (heb) & banana Lunch- curry pot shot, muller, 2 clementines, apple...
  127. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    I know! I wanted to buy the whole range of the m&s ones. They were on offer :) should last me a little while!
  128. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    An extra post for today. Just been shopping and picked up these. All under 6.5 syns per portion. Some under 5! I'm really excited to try them all!
  129. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Today's eating has been a little non existent. I'm just not bothered. I think it's the disruption from the night shift. Through the night I ate a banana, a punnet of cherries, 2 Aldi benefit bars, a hifi light & some skinny popcorn. I didn't actually eat the other things I planned to! Since...
  130. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Yes, she's 4. Luckily my husband us off work so he's taking her out while I go to bed. I seem to manage it okay. Not fun but it's one of those things that has to be done.
  131. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    I work in a hospital lab. I can cope with one night, blocks are awful though. It's hard to sleep during the day, but when I'm working I can push through being tired and just get on. Determined not to let it compromise my weight loss :)
  132. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    On nights tonight. I always find this a bit odd to manage. As I get up the morning of my night shift and go to bed again around 2pm. I have my tea and then go to work. Snack at midnight, 'lunch' at around 3am, fruit at 6am and back in bed for 9 am for a few hours. Then up for a normal day...
  133. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    I just mix up the sauce, put the onion in raw and then make sure the pork is covered. The onions cook along with the pork & then I reduce it in a pan while I'm shredding the pork at the end :)
  134. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    It's our favourite meal. Cutting the fat off is the worst bit cos it can be a bit tough. We like it with sw chips, pork in a heb wholemeal roll and with salad. Yum yum. It is just as nice as pulled pork from a restaurant!
  135. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Thank you:) I'm so proud and my mum was really impressed, lol :) The salad for tea didn't fill me up so I've just put the actifry on for some chips, LM sausage and more salad! I used pork shoulder. I trim all the fat I possibly can off. It goes in the slow cooker with the sauce which is- 1...
  136. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Proud of myself again today :) my parents asked if I wanted to go out for tea and I found the words 'can we just have some salad with cold meat and new potatoes?' pop out of my mouth! And that's what we did :) I'd better lose on weds after my saintly restraint this weekend! We didn't have...
  137. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Really really proud of myself today. Went to a party with food freely available and I didn't overeat or choose fatty options. Really impressed myself. Thought beforehand about how I'd enjoy the food and how that enjoyment is relatively brief and then thought about weigh in on Wednesday and how...
  138. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Today started well, and ended well I think but there was a bit of naughtyness in between! Breakfast- grab n go banana! Lunch- tomato and herb pasta pot shot, apple, 2 rather miserable tasteless satsumas, cherry muller and a peanut hifi (heb) Went for drinks after work and we had a buffet in...
  139. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Still absolutely delighted by yesterday's weigh in :D happy days! Breakfast- weetabix (heb) & a banana Lunch- mild curry bachelor's pot shot & grapes (lots, they needed eating up) Snack- mini pack of metcalfe's skinny topcorn- 4 syns Dinner - actifry chips (3), 4 bgty sausages (4), 2 giant...
  140. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Thank you :) had the biggest smile on my face! Now the next goal is the 1.5 award. I'd love to have it by the end of June :)
  141. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Weigh in result! 3lb off getting me my 1 stone award and 14lbs lost in may got me slimmer of the month! Bing for my book and new certificates for my fridge! Yay!
  142. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Ended up deleting my original reply to you, doh! Good luck with your weight loss, it will all be worth it. I've only just started really and I'm already feel so much better and my energy levels have increased massively. Going to florida will be amazing :)
  143. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    It's weigh day today! Really hoping and keeping my fingers tightly crossed for my stone. Please please please!! Breakfast- strawberries & muller with cherry under layer. (2) Break- hifi & coffee Lunch- Italian style meatball pasta meal shot (4.5), grapes. Total syns so far today =6.5. 8.5...
  144. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Thank you :) I'm really enjoying being back on sw! I like reading food diaries too, they are great for meal ideas :) Today I've done another 12 hr shift (normal length days now till Friday. Phew!) and I'm absolutely full of a cold. The cold is really affecting my appetite and I've hardly...
  145. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Looooong 12 hour shift at work today. Breakfast- banana & mullerlight Lunch- free mugshot, mullerlight, apple & 2 satsumas. Dinner- mixed veg, baked potato topped with pulled pork, sweet peppadew peppers & 40g reduced fat cheddar. Supper- hifi & pistachio magnum- 14 syns Total syns= 14.
  146. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Back on it now! Got my bbq pulled pork cooking in the slow cooker. Going to have that for tea and lunch tomorrow. Plan is lots of superfree and cutting back on my syns (10 a day instead of 15) should help me still have a loss this week. That's the plan anyway, we'll see. Not had breakfast today...
  147. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    So today I had a good day on plan breakfast and lunch. Dinner was off plan. Which I think is okay. I'm determined that this is not a diet, it's eating normally! But sometimes you are allowed the odd treat. This is my first meal off plan in almost a month. Here goes: Breakfast- 2 X weetabix...
  148. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    I'm feeling much better today. Cold is going and I feel like eating again:) also tried out my actifry for the first time & I was impressed! The chips reminded me a bit of chip shop chips but without the grease and mess of a deep fat fryer. I see 1 tbs olive oil for them. 6 syns for the spoon so...
  149. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Today is an extra easy day. Feeling very determined now I've just got 3lbs till my stone award. So I've planned out my food till Monday. Lots of superfree, I can do this! I can also definitely see that the weight is coming off! I've got a long way to go. I think I'll be aiming for 5-6 stone...
  150. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Today is green! Breakfast- 3rd porridge oats (heb), muller & strawberries Break- hifi (heb) Lunch- mug shot (2 syns), strawberries, muller Dinner- lm sausages, mushrooms, beans & 2 fried duck eggs Treat- magnum 13 syns Total syns 15. Hea is milk for tea/coffee Today was also weigh in...
  151. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Today has been a little stressful! Been good though and not indulged in any of the cakes still at work. As I've just started I'm a little wary of anything I can't properly syn. Breakfast- banana on the run again- I need to get up earlier! Break- skinny Costa flat white (approx half hea), 2 X...
  152. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Feeling sorry for myself today. Hot & bothered, ate something I can't syn and made the fatal error of weighing myself & not happy :( Was a cake day today at work for charity. Loads of cake, crazy amounts! Anyway, I decided to have one thing- caramel shortbread. Same size as a Costa one and they...
  153. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Today I have drunk absolutely loads! It's been another beautiful day and very hot. Been drinking pint after pint of sf squash and water and had a couple of de hazelnut coffees too! Breakfast- 1/2 heb 1 weetabix biscuit crumbled up and mixed with strawberries and a choc orange Muller. Had a...
  154. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Thank you :) and we'll done on your 11lb! We just had a bbq. Homemade burgers, salad, baked potato & corn on the cob. Was just 3 syns on a cheese slice & ketchup and heb for my wholemeal roll. Was absolutely yummy! Just shows that you can have a lovely evening and still stay on plan :)
  155. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    Started off today with a yummy lunch- 1/2 tin of beans 2 free LM sausages A fried duck egg Banana Yum yum & all free! Really hoping for a decent loss this week. My 1st award is in sight and I'm chasing it!
  156. Mini_Mog

    This time it's forever or Dieting for Disney!

    New start, new diary. A bit about me- I'm a 30 (soon to be 31) year old mummy to dd4. I have a very hectic work lifestyle which involves shifts, some long days and some nights. I fell off the wagon when I started working shifts and now I'm back on it! I'm going to Florida (woo hoo! ) in...
  157. Mini_Mog

    Night shifts!

    Help! Got my first night shift tomorrow night (8pm- 8am). How do seasoned shift workers do this? How many meals and when do you count as the beginning/end of one days syn allowance? I'm going to start a new days syn allowance at midnight and going to try and have supper & breakfast. Never...
  158. Mini_Mog

    Adults who <3 YA fiction!

    I recommend the divergent trilogy by Veronica Roth (third one has been newly released) and the Delerium Trilogy by Lauren Oliver.
  159. Mini_Mog

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Finished the night circus, which I really enjoyed. Really interesting book, very atmospheric. I'm now reading Bared to You by Sylvia Day, not got to any rude bits yet, lol!
  160. Mini_Mog

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Reading the Night Circus at the moment. Can't remember the author but I love it! It's very different to anything I've read before. Set in the late 19th century- early 20th century. It's very well written and descriptive. Stunning book. Has anyone else read it?
  161. Mini_Mog

    morphy richards soup maker

    It's a similar price on Amazon too. I'm intrigued by it but I kind of loathe to buy yet another appliance as I already have a food processor, hand blender and a large collection of pans. I'd love to hear what people think of it too:)
  162. Mini_Mog

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    It's making me really want to visit Crete! Maybe that'll be a summer holiday destination for us:)
  163. Mini_Mog

    Christmas Pudding HiFi Bars

    Thanks:) I loved the mince pie ones the used to do. Yum yum:)
  164. Mini_Mog

    Christmas Pudding HiFi Bars

    Really looking forward to these. Does anyone know if they are full 6 syn bars or light bars?
  165. Mini_Mog

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I'm reading the island by Victoria hislop & really enjoying it. It would be a fantastic holiday read:)
  166. Mini_Mog

    Beanies Coffee

    I like all 3 flavours & still put sweetner in. Ive now got quite the collection of flavoured coffees, cinder toffee is my favourite :)
  167. Mini_Mog

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Yes, ive read the handmaid's tale, really enjoyed that one, id love to read some more of margaret attwood's books:)
  168. Mini_Mog

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I'm reading George Orwell's 1984. First time reading it and I'm really enjoying it. Though it is a tad unsettling and very very thought provoking!
  169. Mini_Mog

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I've not posted on here for agggess! I've been a busy book worm and read books 3 & 4 of the song of ice and fire (game of thrones) series- a storm of swords and a feast for crows. They were excellent, I'm really enjoying this series which is why I'm not rushing into book 5 just yet, saving it...
  170. Mini_Mog

    Mini_mog's sw weight loss diary

    Back on it! I have been feeling down about my size for a while now. Weighed in back at 15st (need to change my stats on comp). Decided I don't want to go to group this time, it didn't motivate me at all and I'd rather save my money! So I'm keeping the cash I would have spent on sw and I'm saving...
  171. Mini_Mog

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Not posted in here for a while.... I'm working my way through the twilight saga at the moment and currently on the 3rd book-Eclipse. I love twilight, if I feel poorly I always watch a twilight movie! Definitely not literary genius, but I still love it:)
  172. Mini_Mog

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Almost finished the other bolelyn girl which I've really enjoyed. Will definitely read some more of her books. No idea what to start next!
  173. Mini_Mog

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Still on the other boelyn girl but this time next week I'll have finished my diploma (hopefully passed. Eek!) and will be free to read as much as I like. Hurrah!!
  174. Mini_Mog

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Still on the other boelyn girl. Had no idea how long this book is, not even half way through. Enjoying it though, it's an easy read and quite good fun. It's not historically accurate which has resulted in it getting mixed reviews, however it does not claim to be. May read something totally...
  175. Mini_Mog

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    What's the series like? Worth a go?
  176. Mini_Mog

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    It is enjoyable, I will want to see the film after:) I will be getting back to game of thrones soon, I'm almost finished with my diploma. 3 weeks till assessment and then I'll be able to take on some longer books!
  177. Mini_Mog

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Enjoying it so far. I don't know how historically correct it is, and also the characters speak in very modern English, which of course they would not in tudor England. It's not very realistic and it's a bit like chick lit, but I'm enjoying it. The writing isn't amazing either, noticed a few...
  178. Mini_Mog

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I shall let you know! I hope it lives up to my expectations as the Tudor era is one of my favourite historical periods. I love history in general, maybe I should have been a historian...
  179. Mini_Mog

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Still reading Matched. Hmmm, it's ok. Nothing much has happened and I'm 2/3 through. I don't know if I'll bother reading the next one. Disappointing so far, it had potential. Next up is The Other Boyelin Girl by Philippa Gregory.
  180. Mini_Mog

    Philippa Gregory

    Has anyone read any of her books? I really want to start reading them. Which is the best one to start with?
  181. Mini_Mog

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Just finished Moloka'i by Alan Brennert which I loved. 5 stars! This book is well written, and I definitely cared about the characters. It was inspiring and heartbreaking, fascinating and beautifully descriptive. There was a lot of Hawaiian culture in it, which added to the interest for me...
  182. Mini_Mog

    Adults who <3 YA fiction!

    Just starting Matched by Ally Condie. I shall report back!
  183. Mini_Mog

    Adults who <3 YA fiction!

    I will do:) I actually have that book, but I've not started it yet. I've read all her twilight books. I'm going to give the 2nd mortal instruments book a read. Matched by Ally Condie is also a popular ya dystopia. It's a trilogy I think. Also, The Handmaid's Tale is an excellent dystopian novel...
  184. Mini_Mog

    Adults who <3 YA fiction!

    I wasn't blown away by the first mortal instruments. It was ok, but it didn't make me excited to find out what happens next. I will give the next one a go though.
  185. Mini_Mog

    Adults who <3 YA fiction!

    Delirium is really good, definitely download the full book:)
  186. Mini_Mog

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    It took me a month to read game of thrones and I think about 6 weeks to read the second one! I've not started the third yet cos I want to get my post grad out of the way before starting another big book. It is good, I must admit some parts are more difficult to get through than others. I felt...
  187. Mini_Mog

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I started watching the film last night, it's quite long so watching it in bits. Quite want to read the book now:)
  188. Mini_Mog

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    It's on my 'to read' list. I know it's quite a popular book. Are her other 2 books the return and the thread sequels or are they different? I've just started Moloka'i and so far I'm enjoying it:)
  189. Mini_Mog

    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Almost finished the hobbit and really excited about my next book. It's Moloka'i by Alan Brennert. It's about a young girl living in Hawaii who contracts leprosy and is sent to live in a leper colony. It goes through her life as she grows up.
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    Mini_mog's sw weight loss diary

    Party was great! Although I think I may pay for it on the scales come Wednesday! I had an amazing afternoon with family and was worth it. All the homemade cakes were far too tempting! But I definitely believe that if you have 1 naughty meal a week it's not going to harm you. Keeps me from...
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    Mini_mog's sw weight loss diary

    Maintained this week, I'm not surprised, I wasnt exactly good! But I'm pleased because a maintain is still not a gain! Not sure what will happen this week as I've got a family party tomorrow and I'm just going to enjoy and eat what I fancy. I think this time around I'll be taking the scenic...
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    Adults who <3 YA fiction!

    Hi Emma:) sounds like you have similar taste in books to me! I really loved the first 2 divergent books, did you know that the movie of divergent is currently in production? Due early 2014! I've only read the first mortal instruments so far. So many books and so little time!
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Just finished Insurgent by Veronica Roth which I really enjoyed. I'm now reading The Hobbit by JRR Tolkein. It's a re-read but it's probably nearly 20 years since I last read it and I can't really remember it very well so giving it a read in preparation for the movie which I can't wait for!
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    Mini_mog's sw weight loss diary

    2lb off. Pleased with that. Hope I can keep it up. Will soon be at target! X
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    Adults who <3 YA fiction!

    The film is good, there are a few slight changes to the story in the book which I kept piping up about while we were watching, hehe:) I've just started a new ya book, insurgent by Veronica Roth. The second in the divergent trilogy.
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I'm glad I gave it another go, I hate to give up on books- well good books that is! About 80% through. That boy is getting more evil by the page!
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Still reading we need to talk about Kevin, it's taking ages! Getting quite good now, and I'm getting towards the end. Now I'm used to the writing style I think it's worth a read.
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I don't think it's suitable for a 6 year old. The 1st and 2nd book from 8/9 onwards maybe but from the third book onwards the story becomes increasingly dark and some parts would probably be quite frightening to a young child. The books are fantastic, but I'd say that really they are aimed at...
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    Adults who <3 YA fiction!

    I loved Anna dressed in blood, the sequel 'Girl of Nightmares' is out in hardback but I'm going to wait for the paperback copy/kindle. I loved the hunger games trilogy, got the DVD to watch tonight <3
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    Mini_mog's sw weight loss diary

    5"6! Lol:) it did, husband loved it too, will definitely have it again. It was actually nicer than real cream cos it didn't get sickly after a while and we could have lots:) got the idea from a thread on here. Mmmm:)
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    Mini_mog's sw weight loss diary

    Thank you:) yes, we are v close in weight. How tall are you? Being really good so far and quite happy I'm back on the sw wagon, just chopped up some strawberries and added sweetner to total 0% for a pudding after tea and had no syns today so should be able to have some chocolate later:D mmmm.
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    Mini_mog's sw weight loss diary

    Rejoined tonight. Starting weight is 13st 3lb. Onwards and downwards!!
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    Mini_mog's sw weight loss diary

    Just been to asda and now fully stocked up with sw friendly foods! So going to be as good as I can mon- wed & then wed night it'll be sw all the way! Eek. Think this is my 5th or 6th time....
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    PM me your user name & I'll add you:)
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I'm about a third through we need to talk about Kevin. As a parent this book is very disturbing. Not in a horror kind of way, but you can't imagine what it's like to have a child turn out like that. Awful! The style of writing has taken a whole to get used to. It's written in letter form from...
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    Mini_mog's sw weight loss diary

    They smell gorgeous! I loved the farm shop, they had so many delicious goodies, and not all of them bad for you! I now have a plan- sw group at 7 on weds and then straight to asda to stock up so I'm all set for a great first week:)
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    Mini_mog's sw weight loss diary

    Just been to a farm shop and bought 'sin free' sausages from a farm shop. Not official sw certified but I'm going to enjoy them with my sw style cooked breakfast!
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    Mini_mog's sw weight loss diary

    I didn't go! Bad mog! Im off out for a meal tonight with a friend and im going for another meal on Tuesday and staying with my parents for a couple of days so going to go next weds and try and be good on the days I've not got meals out. It's a start anyway:) x
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    Mini_mog's sw weight loss diary

    Back to sw tonight, feeling pretty tired, but I'm making myself go. Looking forward to eating better again:)
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    Mini_mog's sw weight loss diary

    Right! It is time to take things in hand! After a hiatus over Christmas that didn't end I an returning to group on Wednesday! Eek! Really looking forward to it actually. I *think* I've gained 2st. We shall see!!
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I found that the film took a while to get your head around, it was cleverly done- slowly all the little bits you see start to slot in place like a jigsaw. I've got a lot more patience with films and books than I did even a few years ago. That is if I ever start it! I've read the first page twice...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Just finished Anna dressed in blood which I loved! Now onto We Need to Talk About Kevin. I watched the film a couple of days ago and I've had this book for many years, started it, didn't like the writing style and abandoned it to the book and magazine graveyard under the bed. I really want to...
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    Adults who <3 YA fiction!

    Reading Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake. It's about a teenage boy who hunts ghosts who are causing harm to the living. Anna is one of the ghosts he has to find and send back. Really enjoying it so far.
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Well I gave up on bill, 3 chapters in and I wasn't enjoying his book so I've moved on to Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Just finished the city of bones by Cassandra Clare. It was ok, i just didn't get into it as much as I hoped. Onto notes from a small island by bill Bryson for something completely different:)
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    Any one been Reading the mortal Instruments?

    She is writing a new series called The Dark Artifices. I'm still reading City of Bones. It's taking a while cos I'm quite busy at the mo and only reading a couple of pages at a time. Enjoying it though.
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Sounds just the ticket, may read that one next. Enjoying the mortal instruments at the moment, read a few chapters and it's caught my interest:)
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I will! Just read the first few paragraphs so I haven't really got going with it yet. Heard lots of good things so looking forward to reading:)
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Just finished Divergent- loved it. Now onto the first mortal instruments book by Cassandra Clare- City of Bones.
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    What is the island like? Is it a nice summery read?
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    It's worth persevering with, I almost gave up in the beginning but it's a worthwhile read! Glad you are enjoying :)
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    Adults who <3 YA fiction!

    So far Divergent is very good, definitely recommend it!
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Moggie:) lol:) I know what you mean! The story kind of just starts, and you don't know what's going on for a while. It helps that each chaper is based on a main character. You will soon have favourites.
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Keep with it, it took me a while to get my head around it:) I've just finished the 50 shades trilogy & now into divergent by Veronica Roth. Really enjoying it so far:)
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    Adults who <3 YA fiction!

    Just started Divergent by Veronica Roth. It's supposed to be a very good book for people who enjoyed the hunger games:)
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    Essential beauty products - What are your bathroom must haves?

    Yes, i think so. My sil uses their shampoo & shower gel on my niece who has very sensitive skin. I get sore cheeks with products that are too harsh and this seems fine. On a totally different subject- I got some benefit 'they're real' mascara today & I love it!!
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    Essential beauty products - What are your bathroom must haves?

    I've been using simple products recently, they are nice and not too expensive.
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    Essential beauty products - What are your bathroom must haves?

    Dior show mascara is fabulous. And it smells nice too. Thinking I'll either treat myself to that or to benefit's they're real when my mascara runs out.
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    Adults who <3 YA fiction!

    I've heard of that one, sounds good. I love dystopias:)
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    Adults who <3 YA fiction!

    I've got that on my kindle but not started yet. It looks good. It's a series of 4 books.
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    Adults who <3 YA fiction!

    So I've nearly finished the fifty shades series and wondering whether to start divergent by Veronica Roth (a YA dystopia) or the mortal instruments series by Cassandra Clare.....
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    It really is so similar! But I'm really enjoying it, despite my reservations about starting it. Just finished fifty shades darker & now on to fifty shades freed. Its only taken me a week to read both. I don't think freed will take me long, then what to read next??
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I'm glad you got it sorted, I'd be gutted and lost if mine broke. X
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Did you press & hold the on/off button for a good 30 seconds or more?
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Hehe! And cos I've got it on kindle I can read it on the train & at work!
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I really didn't want to like fifty shades of grey but I can't put it down!
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Just finished Never Let Me Go, which was ok, but another case of me not caring about the characters and i got bored before it was halfway through. So without further ado I am jumping on the bandwagon and going to find out if the current best seller is deserving of its popularity.
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    Any one been Reading the mortal Instruments?

    Yes, it is clockwork angel, I thought it was wrong when I typed it:/ her books sound really good. Would you recommend mortal instruments or infernal devices first?
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    Adults who <3 YA fiction!

    The hunger games needed 3 I think, 1 or 2 books would have rushed the ending. Stephen king has done some books where a chapter is released at a time, like a magazine type thing almost. Ive never seen it here though.
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    Adults who <3 YA fiction!

    It sounds quite good. Look's like its an American style series with short episodes rather than full books.
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    Adults who <3 YA fiction!

    I don't know, but I love that a lot of them are either dystopias or fantasy. I think they are supposedly books that bridge the gap between kids and adult fiction.
  242. Mini_Mog

    Adults who <3 YA fiction!

    Does anyone else love young adult fiction? I've read some absolutely brilliant books recently aimed at young adults- The Hunger Games, Delerium, Harry potter.... Really do love them, a lot of them are appealing to adults as well as older teenagers. Any other fans? And which books have you enjoyed?
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    Any one been Reading the mortal Instruments?

    These are on my to read list, along with her Infernal Devices series. I have the first Infernal Devices (I think it's the 1st)- A Clockwork Prince lined up on the kindle.
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Sooo I'm 2 & a bit chapters from the end of a clash of kings. And I'm back on the weightloss wagon!! Feeling positive and determined to get back into my size 12 jeans (up to a 14/16 at the mo). Had a last naughty day yesterday with Krispy kremes:) Edit- finished!! Really enjoyed that one...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    Ive been reading a clash of kings for a good 5 weeks now, lol. About another week to go I think:)
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I've also heard that he might make the series longer & he's telling the makers of the tv show what happens in each of the unwritten books in case he dies before he finishes the series!
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    A dance of dragons is the latest that is out. Number 6 is called winds of winter but I don't know when it's out.
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I don't think we've posted any spoilers. I'm 80% through it now & don't want to put it down. Was so engrossed I almost missed my train stop this evening!
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    Essential beauty products - What are your bathroom must haves?

    What kind of things did you get in it?
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