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  1. patches1

    16 stone downwards on fast diet

    Right then not having the best of time at the mo family rubbish going on This evening am planning on having Prawn biryani be good to yourself 318cals Vegetable microwave 1/2 pack 48cals Salted popcorn bag 88 cals Just having sparkling water at the mo Not tracked this weekend but will be this...
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    16 stone downwards on fast diet

    Didn't feel like making anything when i got home so picked up a shapers meal deal from boots I had the -Chipotle chilli chicken wrap- 300ml -Bts Mint bar- 81cals -Bts lemonade- 17cals -Special K cracker crisps- 95cals Also had some pepsi max and 7- up at break so I've had 507 calories today...
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    16 stone downwards on fast diet

    On the second day of fast not very well organised but am sure it will work out ok (she hopes!) just having a very large black coffee could not get this butt out of bed this morning would seriously just like a week off sometime soon. Planning on drinking a litre of liquid for lunch and then...
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    16 stone downwards on fast diet

    Thought I should check my weight although sorry to be graphic but have just started my period I have lost 4lbs and this weekend was very enjoyable I'm enjoying not feeling so guilty about what i eat am very happy thought should i bother weighing myself lol Added a couple of extra itms to dinner...
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    16 stone downwards on fast diet

    Well had no brekkie this morning (day off work) but don't think I'll manage it again. When I break my fast today I'm having a portion of tomato & garlic soup 70cals 140g fresh prawns 95 cals 100g Moroccan style fruit couscous with honey & orange dressing 180 cals 5 cals low cal spray Have...
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    Post your 5:2 fast day recipes here!

    Have found a great website lavender and lovage which contains some fantastic 5:2 recipes am using two of my recipes this week from there http://www.lavenderandlovage.com RoastTomato & Garlic Soup Serves 4 70cal per portion Ingredients 500g (1lb 2ozs) ripe tomatoes, quartered 2 red...
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    5:2 Diet

    Hi there it's my first week on the plan my fasting days are Mondays and Thursday and am also trying to do the 30 day shred (although not everyday with that at the mo) had a major eat-a-thon on Tuesday but apart from that not too bad so don't think i can give any advice just yet but it's lovely...
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    16 stone downwards on fast diet

    Thanks for the ideas I think for me a the main thing is getting organised am in the middle of my second ever fast day and I have stuck to it like i planned and the great thing about it is how much more in control of my eating.
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    16 stone downwards on fast diet

    I know this sounds pathetic but have only just started eating cooked tomatoes by themselves never thought about just using tinned tomats on their own might have to give that a whirl. I tend to get stuck in a rut as far as eating perhaps i should look at something lighter at lunch and get some...
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    16 stone downwards on fast diet

    my 265 cal breakfast- hopefully my meals will be aimed at the lower calorie scale from now on
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    5:2 - Non fast day calories

    Am glad I'm not the only one wondering what the heck normal is, feel like today the day after my first fast day l have had a binge lots of food short space of time think the only way I'm going to be able to manage is by tracking what i'm eating on the non fast days because i felt so annoyed with...
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    16 stone downwards on fast diet

    One thing about reading the fast diet book have actually bought some scales and i am bang on 16 stone I've done really well on sw before but can get obsessed with weigh in days and some times it feels that all i do in a day is just eat. So am giving this a go am planning on 2 fast days each...
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    Post your 5:2 fast day recipes here!

    Found this recipe online so will be making this (from a newspaper website) Spiced tomato dal Total: 248 cals Ingredients ½ tsp vegetable oil (20 cals) 80g red onion, thinly sliced (28cals) ¼ tsp turmeric powder (0 cals) ½ tsp black mustard seeds(optional) (0 cals) ½ tsp ground cumin...
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    fresh start

    Well the least said about the weekend the better have consumed close to my body weight on junk not sure or not admitting why I do this to myself it was a bit of classic sabotage me thinks Anyway fresh start today Breakfast Blueberries 2 tangerines Activia ff yogurt Lunch Last of the lentil...
  15. patches1

    fresh start

    Well yesterday went a bit wrong had nothing planned for the evening wound up eating quite a few salted almonds but apart from that went really well- bangs head on desk!!
  16. patches1

    fresh start

    Feeling rough this morning pounding headache felt on such a high after the class yesterday Breakfast Blueberries Kiwi fruit Activia ff yogurt Lunch Carrot and lentil soup sun free Pepsi max (strictly one off- honest) Here's to a better afternoon hopefully
  17. patches1

    fresh start

    Dinner jacket potato roasted pepper with a veg mix beetroot tomatoes Went for my dance class and then woops a small galss of sparkling which didn't taste that great so in all probably just about staid within my syns need to get some fizzy water so i can glug that instead anyway looking ahead...
  18. patches1

    fresh start

    Lunch Orange Pear Ff supernoodles Banana Shapers sparkling cream soda Feel much more in control then yesterday! Have to see how the rest of the day goes x
  19. patches1

    fresh start

    back on track breakfast activa ff yogurt blueberries kiwi fruit water (noticed yesterday i hadn't even drunk 1 litre before the evening must rectify that today)
  20. patches1

    fresh start

    Well ummm... had a roast dinner not very good and capped it off with some chocolate biscuit things so am thinking have used up a further 30 syns I think arond then added to the earlier total have used up lets say 40 syns so far today. Haven't really gone overboard with the syns before (I know...
  21. patches1

    fresh start

    Just checked the syns for sandwich 14.5 syns so even of I take the 6 syns for my healthy b I've used 6 1/2 syns Thought I would look it up as I would only be kidding myself
  22. patches1

    fresh start

    Breakfast Blueberries Activia 0 yogurt Lunch 1/2 very healthy tuna, pasta, beetroot spring onions but it didn't quite hit the spot lol Also had a Tuna sandwich on brown bread am counting the bread as my healthy b and the sandwich was 99 percent tuna so only a couple of syns to cover...
  23. patches1

    fresh start

    Dinner lettuce tomato spring onion beetroot mixed veg salmon mushy pea leftover butternut sqush mini quiche made with garlic, eggs and ff fromage frais Large mug of redbush tea 5 almonds 1/2 HE B alpen lite bar 1/2 HE B 2 Babybel HE A Have also bought some mini choc bags some mini cadbury...
  24. patches1

    fresh start

    Monday Breakfast Blueberries melon 2 slices pineapple activia 0% yogurt Lunch Have been baking a couple of SW quiches for the next few days do had small bowl of butternut squah cooked in frylight and garlic roasted in the oven followed by 3 1/2 syn sausages (am clearing out the fridge been...
  25. patches1

    fresh start

    Dinner 2 quorn sausages 6syns 1/2 tin mushy peas mushroom rice fried egg 2 clementines 2 turkish delight flavour muller lite eaten whilst catching up on ripper episodes. Feeling very full at the mo- funnily enough lol :rolleyes:
  26. patches1

    fresh start

    Well the eat-a-thon continues 2 kiwi fruit 1 apple ff supernoodles syn free cup of redbush tea 1 babybel the other 1/2 of my HE and have chomped my way through 2 aplen lite bars HE B Am finding it really strange writing everything down that I've eaten even though I've done it in the past it...
  27. patches1

    fresh start

    so far mullerlite turkish delight flavour yum can't believe it's syn free 2 clementines pear 1 babybel 1/2 HE A cup of redbush tea have been plagued by a headache the last few hours- although I've cut down considerably on Pepsi Max it had been coming back into my diet at lunchtime and before...
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    Jennie's Journey, but mostly ranting...

    Hey there just been having a nosey at your diary have to say well done for not giving up(- i've done that in the past and a couple of over syn days leads to more and then i found not going to group etc.) Mind you this time around am trying to avoid temptation because if it's there I know i will...
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    SugarPlum (24st) to TinkerBell (12st)

    Love the sound of that Jamie O recipe will have to give it a go am a bit same-old-thing with my food choices can't wait to follow your progress and hoping being back on here will keep me on track x
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    fresh start

    An example of mysteak dinner from the other night made double so lunch the next day was sorted and meant I didn't need to work out what to take to work. Find it is deadly if I'm not prepared as I spend lots more money on prepackaged stuff and can normally be tempted and then think oh i've blown...
  31. patches1

    fresh start

    My sunday brunch mushrooms potatoes tomato egg parsley beans cup of redbush tea
  32. patches1

    fresh start

    Yesterday Breakfast acivia yogurt blueberies 2 clementines cup of redbush tea Lunch Yesterdays leftovers steak vegetsble pilau rice mushrooms 1/2 tomato 1/2 tin mushy peas Dinner SW chips cooked in frylight mixed herbs and garlic salmon fillets mushy peas large glass of sparkling wine 10 syns...
  33. patches1

    fresh start

    well spent a little too long wondering aimlessly around Sainsburys picked up some lazy ginger not sure why lol obv feeling adventurous - opted to buy some thin sirloin steak 2 pieces under a fiver and that is lunch sorted for tomorrow had Dinner Steak fried in frylite mushrooms 1/2 tomato 1/2...
  34. patches1

    fresh start

    Day so far Breakfast Banana Baby bel 1/2 he Cup of tea other 1/2 he Lunch 2 plums 2 clementines Bowl of tomato chilli pasta with some mixed veg Low cal lemonade Need to decide what to have for dinner but might have a lookie in the supermarket cause that's how I roll
  35. patches1

    fresh start

    Well what can i say was out and about when a packet of skips fell into my mouth 4 syns could have been worse have also just started my period which probably explains the desire for crap at the mo. Think I've got most of tomorrows meals sorted not sure about dinner but will see what the day...
  36. patches1

    fresh start

    Thursday Breakfast Smoked salmon Scrambled eggs Lunch pasta made with chilli & tomato sauce 2 syns oil pear orange activia yogurt 0% low cal lemonade syn free pear Dinner gammon- free spinach pasta bake 4 syns cheese HEA lettuce tomatoes Will have a couple of cups of tea in the eveing am...
  37. patches1

    fresh start

    Okay am back... Had a pretty rubbish end of 2012 and what do i do the old chestnut of comfort eating- it has at times felt out of control but am trying to follow the plan again I want to be feel like i am in control of my body again xx Here for inspiration and to keep myself on track xx
  38. patches1

    fresh start

    Well have been off plan for a little while just following a low calorie meal plan quite similar to SW and feeling much more in control of myself felt like i was spiralling out of control at points but at the mo i feel i've gotten my head round things a little better- not sure if that makes sense...
  39. patches1

    fresh start

    Well have been on plan and am well and truly back on plan have had a few gain over the last few weeks but I lost 5 pounds last night so feeling on top of the world have been honest about what I'm eating and taking pics and will continue to do so this week
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    fresh start

    Meant to add if you click on my profile albums underneath my avatar i've out pics up of my first day on track and am planning on uploading pics of my first full week back on track
  41. patches1

    fresh start

    well yesterday was another day fully on plan with no pepsi max i've been taking pics of everything i've been eating it has certainly helped breakfast apple 2 clementines 1 apple 1 kiwi fruit smoked salmon scrambled egg lunch quorn stirfry -all free snacks leftover gamon from last night 2...
  42. patches1

    fresh start

    Well i have been on course for today 10 syns used felt so much more in control brekkie apple pear kiwi fruit smoked salmon scrambled eggs coffee mid morning cadbury's biscuit 4 syns lunch apple 2 clementines fat free super noodles alpen lite bar 1/2 HE mid afternoon snack aplen lite bar...
  43. patches1

    fresh start

    okay i'm sneaking on here had another week of gains have put on another 2 1/2lbs need to get this extra blubber off pronto. Went through my books last night and am looking at some of the ready meals i've sneaked in this wk e.g. sains bgty tikka marsala is like 9 syns or something and i had the...
  44. patches1

    fresh start

    Have had an ok day today had the dentist first thing was late and rushing so no time for brekkie so had a prawn endame bean salad leaves, pepper and noodles a bag of shapers salt & vin twirls 3 1/2 syns a 10 jelly beans 2 syns and plenty of fruit. Dinner had 1/2 smash pizza HE for cheese with...
  45. patches1

    fresh start

    didn't have much lunch as didn't fancy the soup only put on 1/2lb so need to get back onto the programme am back to having lost 3 1/2stone so far and i'm hungry to hit my next target after wi had crisps 8 1/2, extra slice of bread 6 syns, mini magnum after dinner 8 1/2 so used 23 syns today had...
  46. patches1

    fresh start

    so far have had apple scrambled egg smoked salmon bread HE babybel 1/2 HE Lunch am packing some veggie soup and fruit this evening will have the remainder of my pasta bake to finish it off. then tonight is d-day then back on course.
  47. patches1

    fresh start

    so far today brekkie 1 babybel 1/2 HE blueberries smoked salmon scrambled eggs activia yoghurt going to walk to work and have soup and fruit in my breaks and this evening it will be yesterdays dinner warmed up! Feeling much more postive today and don't feel as bloated etc that i've been...
  48. patches1

    fresh start

    brekkie 2 quorn sausages 4 syns baked beans fried egg bowl of cereal and milk both HE cheese 6 syns lunch fat free supernoodles 2 apples 2nd break cherries 2 kiwi fruit dinner salmon fillet pasta bake (pasta, quark, eggs, brocoli, spring onions, garlic, mushrooms, tomato) clementines...
  49. patches1

    fresh start

    right then i'm back have been awol but getting this behind into gear have been trying to restart most days and then failing had lots of family drama and illness but i'm back and 2012 is my year- yeah!
  50. patches1

    fresh start

    well am currently feeling very sorry for myself am full of flu- and i haven't stopped eating cake and chocolates I cannot lie it's just a blip quite cross with myself i think becausei'm feeling so rough that i'm probably not going to make WI so i've been a v naughty and feeling like rubbish...
  51. patches1

    fresh start

    well yesterday my meals were all o syns but wanted some junk so used 10 1/2 syns on a shapers prawn cocktail twirls & milky bar then a packet of nairn oatcake bites 5 syns then had some gravy so will call it at 19-20 today am going to have my boiled eggs with toast HE, oranges and an apple for...
  52. patches1

    My Diary ♥ ♥

    Congratulations on your loss xx
  53. patches1

    fresh start

    well am pleased i went to weigh in lost another 1 1/2lbs and was slimmer of the week so very pleased. It would have been easy to have thought oh i've not been well let me eat some junk but i've been pleased with myself. Only another 3 lbs until 4 stone off can not believe i'm nearly at that...
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    fresh start

    Forgot to add bought a pair of size 12 skinny jeans from next i can get then up to the top part of my thighs but nowhere near my hips yet but by the new year- i wasn't going to buy anything yet but it gave me a boost i want to get to a size 10 i'd rather be between a 10 and 12 than a 12 to 14 if...
  55. patches1

    fresh start

    been feeling very poorly the last few days- sickness bug need i say more feeling very sensitive and tired all the time- boo me! This is one of the few occasions i have been ill since starting sw- i was always one of these people who would could down with very bug going and it would tke me ages...
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    If it's not making you smile, then it's really not worth while.

    well done for starting your soup sounds yum! I look forward to seeing your progress xx
  57. patches1

    I need to be healthy

    Hi there i've found it difficult to talk in class and i've not been in your situation- well done for deciding to carry on I've found in the past it doesn't take much for me to stop! I'll look forward to following your progress well done on the 30lbs so far thats brill xx
  58. patches1

    fresh start

    brekkie 2 boiled egg toast HE 1/2 alpen lite bar HE 1/2 lunch chicken couscous salad 4 syns dinner cheese HE biscuit for cheese 2 syns gamon mushy peas egg glass of wine 6 1/2 syns so within my points for the day got a christmas party tomorrow night so will max my syns but am going to fit...
  59. patches1

    fresh start

    was running late for work had a banana and drink for breakfast lunch leftover moroccan couscous 2 syns chicken 0 syns cheese & onion thing from sains 1 1/2 syns someone brought in nibbles would have scoffed loads previously 6 mini pop crisp things 1 syn approx 2 alpen lite bars HE cheese...
  60. patches1

    fresh start

    managed to dorget my lunch but got some sweet chilli chicken and 1/2 pot of moroccan cousocus it looked lovely and I had it with fruit. Went to next and bought a size 12 pair of skinny jeans which i will wear over christmas or near after have finally bought some clothing can't wait to reach...
  61. patches1

    fresh start

    today breakfast boiled eggs toast HE mango orange lunch Lf super noodles syn free fruit salad 1/2 banana orange Dinner cheese HE prawns in sweet chilli sauce 2 syns mixed veg basmati rice
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    fresh start

    well yesterday went a bit wrong when in the m&s cafe i bought a cheese and mushroom toastie- had 3/4 of it think i'll use my HE for my cheese and allow 13 syns for the rest prob loads more was too tired and hungry but otherwise ate well breakfast boiled egg toast HE mango orange coffee lunch...
  63. patches1

    fresh start

    having a bit of a grazing day today! lots of clementines once i start i can't stop 2 boiled eggs 2 apples a plen lite bars HE cheese HE biscuits for cheese 2 syns Feeling much better because I felt more in control yesterday i feel more empowered or something!
  64. patches1

    fresh start

    right so managed a mango apples 2 alpen lite bars HE for brekkie lunch lf supernoodles chicken orange clemantines 2 golden kiwi fruits - had two long breaks dinner so far cheese HE biscuits for cheese 2 syns am cooking my chicken curry might leave it for tomorrow so will have tonight mixed...
  65. patches1

    And off I go....

    Good luck i'll look forward to following your progress xx
  66. patches1

    fresh start

    Right then tomorrow breakfast mango kiwi fruit apple boiled egg am walking to work lunch am going to blitz my homemade carrot and beetroot soup and tske it in!! 2 alpen lite bars Oranges apple Dinner going to get some chicken and make the curry again as it was so yummy and i'm totally lacking...
  67. patches1

    fresh start

    well have just changed my lunch plans for tomorrow had bought myself a tub of skinny soup company butternut squash soup it didn't look like there was that many syns in well googled it and its 13 1/2 per tub- i thought the syns it would be little i hadn't tried it before by have had the spicy...
  68. patches1

    fresh start

    so today breakfast was a banana- didn't feel like much got a black coffee before work and ate 2 alpen lite bars HE Lunch leftover chicken curry and rice from last night orange 2 kiwi fruit dinner cheese HE 2 biscuits for cheese 2 syns gamon mushy peas egg flake 8 1/2 syns So have remained...
  69. patches1

    fresh start

    yesterday i made a chicken curry recipe i read on here and it was lovely am taking the rest in for lunch it was fry onion garlic add chicken tin of mushy peas tin of chopped tomatoes mushrooms curry powder it said to add the low fat coconut muller yog but i couldn't get it but will get some and...
  70. patches1

    fresh start

    right day 1 fresh start taking plenty of superfree food to snack on takimg my books in to make a shopping list for diff soups to make
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    fresh start

    Well have had a blip today put 1/2lb on just started my period today feeling bloated as hell and getting pains- enough of the whining I'm going to - make homemade soups -not max out my syns most days -exercise more now a 1 lb away from my 3 1/2 stone certificate need to get wriggle on want to...
  72. patches1

    fresh start

    Also this evening biscuits and celebration chocolates were passed round and i just politely refused!! Wouldn't have even thought about it before would have just scroffed them down and thought oh that's not much so i'm very pleased with myself.
  73. patches1

    The start to my 7 stone loss!!

    Well done on your loss i'm doing extra easy what about you? You've got such a positive attitude I've found for me this time it really clicked- i'll look forward to following your progress.
  74. patches1

    fresh start

    breakfast mango plum HE cheese 2 boiled eggs slice of toast HE lunch fruit salad 1/2 tub of skinny soup shapers prawn cocktail crisps 3 1/2 syns orange flyte bar 10 syns Just need the unhealthy fix of fats and sugars! Had an orange then a 3 hr course after work dinner pasta peas...
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    shebedee - keeping it up and off

    well done your right about the losses it amazing how it all adds up and makes a real difference to your help- if you can follow the plan when you've had lots of other issues to deal with you must be in a really proud of yourself- take care i'm sure i'll send ny congrats next wk when you reach 3...
  76. patches1

    fresh start

    dinner changed to egg fried rice 4-5 syns prawns sweet chilli sauce 2 syns went on the treadmill when i got home even though i was thinking shall i bother- so got the old blood pumping have also had 2 oranges 1/2 tub of moroccan couscous 2 syns ish So have felt more in control syn wise today
  77. patches1

    fresh start

    so far have had strawberries mango pear going to make a boiled egg and soldiers lunch tomato soup (skinny nexican soup) fruit dinner tuna veg quark pasta
  78. patches1

    fresh start

    dinner rice mushy peas bit of chicken magnum mini 8 1/2 syns have signed up to walk a 1/2 marathon in march
  79. patches1

    Drawing a line and starting again

    well done on your loss- it's so easy i've found to just think oh i'll leave it and restart next yr but i struggled coming back from my hols. Ive bought the soup book from sw you put me to shame all i've done is read the recipes!! Really want to as a lady who got to goal in my group actually...
  80. patches1

    fresh start

    so far breakfast was strawberries mango pear lunch jacket potato and beans need to sort out the treadmill and hopefully have a go today.
  81. patches1

    fresh start

    tomorrows plan looks like breakfast mango orange boiled eggs lunch fruit tomato soup l-fat super noodles later dinner chicken rice mixed veg Plus i will exercise tomorrow want to get some running in (indoors only!)
  82. patches1

    fresh start

    Well have been off track today lots of wine and nibbles today but onwards and downwards x
  83. patches1

    fresh start

    Well have been on track the last couple of days haven't felt great there is some kind of bug going round so on each day have used my syns for an extra sandwich felt like i needed! Even though i'm not feeling 100% before starting SW it would have knocked me for 6 I could always guarantee I would...
  84. patches1

    fresh start

    well i would have had the supernoodles but left all my lunch at home had chicken slices moroccan couscous mango, kiwi, melon & pineapple fruit salad have lost 3lbs so very pleased am glad i pulled it back after the wkend and added in my walking and i was joint Miss Slinky in my class so very...
  85. patches1

    chelle's little adventure - 1st stone award yeahhhhhh

    there's nothing better than feeling organised I need to get my shopping list started! glad it's going well x
  86. patches1

    fresh start

    so far today handful of cold rice leftovers slice of bread HE boiled egg mango coffee taking super noodles and fruit for lunch wi later x
  87. patches1

    My new diary, operation get back on track!

    Hi there i think i could have written your comment about eating junk and then eating more because I'm mad at myself- you've done so well I'm struggling at the mo but hopefully i can just start again after wi tomorrow I'm sure you'll reach your target x
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    chelle's little adventure - 1st stone award yeahhhhhh

    Hi there just wanted to add my support I've struggled in the past with anxiety etc and it had a huge impact on my life so i do feel for you- well done for taking action I'll look forward to following your progress xx
  89. patches1

    fresh start

    today breakfast mango mushrooms egg ham slice of bread HE Lunch fruit salad low-f super noodles apple 2 satsumas dinner salmon rice carrots pasnips gravy 2 syns worth didn't eat that much rushed and then thought ug salmon and gravy don't mix- ever! Still am hopeful I can pull it back have...
  90. patches1

    fresh start

    okay well i lost the plot on a few days am trying to get back on an even keel am finding myself frustrated at my own inabilities at the mo first good day yesterdy I will be back on plan and i will lose more weight.
  91. patches1

    fresh start

    yesterday breakfast mango satsuma 2 low fat sausages 1 syn scrambled egg bagel HE Lunch extra lean beef rice dish with mushrooms, tomatoes onion etc banana satsuma dinner 1 salmon fillet mushy peas mushroom pilau rice 5 syns or something chunk of cheese HE much better day today brekkie mango...
  92. patches1

    shebedee - keeping it up and off

    Well done what an achievement- I look forward to following your progress I'm sure you'll reach your 3 stone target before you know it! x
  93. patches1

    fresh start

    Well have actually spent 50mins on the wiifit today and walked for a good couple of miles have restocked with healthy foods ready for the week ahead have used some syns today but may actuakky have avoided going over- am getting so bored of myself now need to kick my behind into gear I need big...
  94. patches1

    fresh start

    although i maxed my points yesterday garlic bread, glass of wine and a bit of christmas cake- I was really good otherwise!!
  95. patches1

    fresh start

    well have lost 1/2lb today so that's very good hoe it's the start of bigger things to come only felt back on track the last couple of days- deffo need to increase the old exercise. menu for today brekkie satsuma mango grapes 2 babybel HE lunch moroccan couscous 3 syns chilli chicken 2 syns...
  96. patches1

    fresh start

    have been a bit of an absent patch the last few days very busy finally back on track just been over my syns most days- ug so today brekkie 2 satsumas banana mango lunch satsumas lowfat supernoodles chicken apple dinner 1/2 packet pilau rice prawns with chilli and garlic mixed vegetables grapes...
  97. patches1

    fresh start

    Well have had another good day was running very late this morning brekkie lemon SW bar HE lunch- pineapple activia yog Low fat noodles 2nd break tomato and cheese pasta HE 2 cranberry bar things 6 syns Dinner 2 Linda MC sausages 4 syns carrots brocoli potatoes gravy small amount 2 syns? pineapple
  98. patches1

    fresh start

    Yesterday only syns was a large glass of wine today have used 10 syns 1 lemon SW bar thing and 2sausages and i've had a STS at wi finished my course of antibiotics yesterday and started my period early this morning so not too bad. have signed up to 2 christmas party the one just before christmas...
  99. patches1

    fresh start

    Wow finally back on track- yeeaahh me! breakfast large mango 2 boiled eggs lunch banana baked potato baked beans tuna in springwater Dinner pear salmon fillet baking potato mushy peas 2 alpen lite bars I feel so much better being in control today xx
  100. patches1

    fresh start

    have spent the last few hours sorting out my clothes am giving away all my bigger sized clothes most of them i'm sick of wearing and i've got stuff out of my clothes box (containing lots of clothes in size 14 that i bought during the next sale probably nearly 3 yrs ago) have also shredded lots...
  101. patches1

    fresh start

    Well didn't go over all my syns yesterday just came very close a few left for today have olny had a small can of coke resisted buying large bottles as i'm going to cut out the fizzy drinks got into these trousers i used to not even get past my thighs and they now look good on- stocked up on my...
  102. patches1

    fresh start

    Well think I may- no I know I have gone over by around 3 syns why did I stop and buy Low fat co-op sausages 2 syns well 2 of those, a packet of quavers- didn't finish them att but basically 5 syns worth didn't fancy my soup so bought a pasta salad I'd already eaten by cheese allowance I'm...
  103. patches1

    fresh start

    Maxed out my syns on a sandwich from boots yesterday only over by a couple of syns- gulp at least the rest of what i ate was on plan getting there slowly. Today Breakfast 2 activia yogurts mango 2 satsumas Lunch fruit salad tomato soup satsumas Dinner Israeli couscous thing from Sains...
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    Meow^..^'s wittily-named diary

    Hi there just came across your diary can't wait to follow your progress I too have had those pictures thought i looked good and have been shocked by my appearance I swear I didn't look like that! Anyway well done on your loss xx
  105. patches1

    fresh start

    Looked up the syns for heinz tomato soup whey to high then found this lovely recipe posted i'm popping it on here so i have no excuses it just sounds like it will really tickle my fancy so to speak! 2 cans tinned tomatoes 1 can Baked Beans 1 small can carrots 2 small or 1 large pickled onion...
  106. patches1

    fresh start

    Well have just had a magnum mini 8 1/2 syns - well i've never actually managed a syn free day yet but feel more in control today- going to improv a HFW recipe for macaroni peas thats basically the ingred plus some butter and cheese would use my HE for the cheese and maybe not use the butter or...
  107. patches1

    fresh start

    ok so for today brekkie whole mango bread roll HE bacon fried egg Now today I have had a local anisthetic whatitsname a tooth extracted etc So far have had a fruit salad apple orange pineapple red grapes This evening have some salmon mixed veg pasta maybe rice So today is my 1st syn...
  108. patches1

    fresh start

    well have wound up being 12 1/2 syns over my 15-uh oh need to get this rear in gear deffo tomorrow wound up having my break late and then was really hungry so it was syns 3 alpen lite before wrk 4 1/2 minstrels for a pittiful amount 3 1/2 beg low fat crisps 9 ripple 8 1/2 magnum mini aside...
  109. patches1

    fresh start

    Am really struggling to get back on the wagon since i've been back hopefully first full day at work will help to sort me out as i've been going waaay over my syns want to lose at least another stone before christmas xx
  110. patches1

    fresh start

    Well am just back from my 2 wk all incl break in the dominican rep weather, food and drink all lovely just need to get back on track xx
  111. patches1

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Wow well done on your losses- it's so much more fun thinking about what you'd like to wear rather than what will cover/ look ok in that size!
  112. patches1

    fresh start

    thinking fruit for brekkie today am off into town before work have leftovers from yesterday to take in not sure at the mo about dinner but can pick up something in town Feeling at the mo that i'm not getting everything done that i should lots of assignments and practical work that's quite...
  113. patches1

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Hi there loving the diary can empathise with the limited budget but when you're in the SW frame of mind am finding it going really well at the mo xx
  114. patches1

    fresh start

    have just looked up my bmi and when i lose another 3 1/2lbs it will drop into the 28's!
  115. patches1

    fresh start

    Well this evening i have lost 1 1/2 lbs taking me to 3 stone 2 1/2 off feeling very tired so off the bed am over syns today but will sort that out over the remaining wk.
  116. patches1

    fresh start

    Today is work then straight to college for 5 hours breakfast strawberries raspberries nectarine peach 2 babybels HE alpen lite at work 1/2 HE lunch alpen lite bar 1/2 HE apple banana low fat chicken super noodles before college apple banana Home gamon steak tin of mushy peas Feel...
  117. patches1

    fresh start

    over the wkend pretty much hit the upper limit and then some on the syn front today i was syn free until this evening have had one waitrose cod fishcake did scrape out the cheese/mayo thing in the middle but encased in loads of breadcrumbs didn't even taste nice and also had most of a courgette...
  118. patches1

    fresh start

    well have been and stocked up on food before work have been sticking within syns lots happening at the mo bkfast raspberries blueberries strawberries golden kiwi fruit activia yog followed by bacon mushroom egg toast HE lunch apples oranges supernoodles dinner mixed veg chilli and corriander...
  119. patches1

    fresh start

    Well this week i lost 2 1/2lbs so i've got my 3 stone award and am in the next stone bracket- feel like it's all getting closer
  120. patches1

    fresh start

    lots of changes at the 1st day of part time study 5 hours after work need to get super organized breakfast golden kiwi raspberries nectarine activia yog 2 babybel lites large sugar free energy drink from work lunch 1/2 melon was late and wanted to get to course early banana before start diet...
  121. patches1

    fresh start

    Well yesterday went over by a couple of syns what can i say have had this moroccan couscous from sains so i've allowed a couple of syns for that and the glass of wine and magnum mini i had. Haven't had much of a chance to cook so i've had moroccan couscous and chargrilled chicken with my couple...
  122. patches1

    fresh start

    Well it's official i am no longer obese I'm overweight and have lost 40lbs!! YEAHH Been house sitting for most of the week but am just following plan got a new wii dance game through the post and have enrolled on a part time beauty course starting next week until July.
  123. patches1

    fresh start

    Have lost 3lbs this week and was slimmer of the month and i am now 1lb off being overweight- can't begin to describe how happy i am with that result. I think there is still on occasion that little voice in the back of my mind that says this is going too well you're going to fail you'll never...
  124. patches1

    fresh start

    Seem to be ready extra early today still going to walk to work/ meeting and home- weather permitting just want in the upcoming week to use the wii more but other than that things feel like they are running smoothly
  125. patches1

    fresh start

    well feeling very sleepy this morning! Planning on brekkie strawberries raspberries blueberries nectarine activia yog Lunch melon pears spinach and ricotta leftovers Dinner prob something instant as will be back late after weigh-in. Must do another large shop tomorrow but must pick up...
  126. patches1

    fresh start

    Brekkie starwberries blueberries raspberries nectarine activia yogurt 2 alpen lite bars one once i got to work lunch- 3 breaks today 1st apple drink Main break 1/2 honeydew melon pear ff supernoodles 3rd break 1/2 honeydew melon Dinner Spinach & ricotta dish I made over the weekend not too...
  127. patches1

    fresh start

    i've tried cream soda quite liked it but like my caffiene pepsi hits! But there are times when i feel i do need so much sugar not sure if it's habit or what. Although I was ob seriously overweight i thought i ate well but doing this with the emphasis more on general healthy eating makes me see...
  128. patches1

    fresh start

    have been up since 5 but went to sleep before 10- took a book to read in bed i usually have my laptop but i might continue to do this as i've had more sleep that usual! Am actually running low on apples inspite of on sat having bought 2 large bags of them! Well have already had an apple, aplen...
  129. patches1

    fresh start

    have actually prepared a tray of veg butternut squash, leek, parsnips, potatoes and garlic as i bought some pork lean medallion things so i'm cooking those at the mo and should have plenty for the next couple of days
  130. patches1

    fresh start

    Right then most of sat was spent food shopping- was very pleased had my list and ticked everything off. Have made two recipes from the free booklet with this months magazine the cheese penne bake and spinach and ricotta canneloni (?) have had the penne hast night and the spinach dish is for...
  131. patches1

    fresh start

    Well as happens went for totally different options! Brekkie mushroom tomato 1 new potato 2 eggs 1 slice of bread (HE) with 1 babybel lite (HE) only had one left! Lunch jacket potato baked beans tuna apple 2nd break 2 apples Dinner gamon 1 baked pot musy peas tomato 2 eggs and an apple Reached...
  132. patches1

    fresh start

    Well tday am planning another day with my rear firmly on plan brekkie strawberries blueberries (no yog at mo as no shopping done) Lunch baked potato tin of beans tin of tuna Dinner will make a cheesey pasta recipe from this mo-s SW Mag.
  133. patches1

    fresh start

    well today has been good brekkie strawberries blueberries 2 actvia yoghurts 3 babybel lites HE banana lunch jacket potato tin of baked beans clementine apple 2nd break banana pear Dinner 1 slice of bread 4 slices of smoked salmon new potatoes runner beans, peas, carrots and sweetcorn wedge of...
  134. patches1

    fresh start

    Well not really had the best couple of days today after work i could barely walk to the meeting - i had tht feeling of being weighed down very achey and feeling a bit out of it think i mght have a virus- put on a 1 lb but felt so ugghh. Anyway next week I'm hoping for a really good result since...
  135. patches1

    fresh start

    have been feeling very peckish these last few days have spent most of my time housesitting need to do a large food shop as am running out want to wait until pay day at end of the week! walked to and from work today and feeling like all my energy has been zapped out of me- hopefullly a good...
  136. patches1

    fresh start

    Do you ever find yourself just in this perfect place when things seem to be going so well think i maybe really changing my eating habits I was at a course yesterday and during the day i caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror I was shicked because the first thing i thought was i don't look half...
  137. patches1

    fresh start

    Lost 2 1/2 lbs this week very pleased got my 2 1/2 stone award and was slimmer of the week a very good day yesterday!
  138. patches1

    fresh start

    Feeling like i'm in a really good place at the mo- it's hard to explain but I feel so different and can't wait until a few more months down the line to see how much more i have changed- never realised until this point how much my weight has been holding me back.
  139. patches1

    fresh start

    Well have spent most of the week house sitting my skin is like ugh at the mo but have been following the plan am now 1 lb off 2 1/2 stone I really want it!
  140. patches1

    fresh start

    Yesterdays menu First thing apple 2 aplen lite bars HE Ist break strawberries blackberries blueberries activia yog 1/2 of these new pasta snack pots 0 syns not a winner 2nd break carrot sticks drink after work went shopping so have some fresh stock in had a jaffa cake 2 1/2 syns Dinner 3...
  141. patches1

    fresh start

    Today have been in work from 8am to 7pm feeling very grotty time of the month kinda way put on 1/2 lb but that's fine i'll get that off next week plus a bit extra! Have used 16 syns today will do a bit shop tomorrow after work want to get really organised again. Have bought another countdown...
  142. patches1

    fresh start

    So far have had a banana and cream soda -strong sugar cravings this mo. Gonna have some strawberrries raspberries nectarine activia yog Lunch 3 breaks 1st break carrot sticks main I'll get some chicken and couscous salad thing 3rd break apple Dinner jacket pot i think
  143. patches1

    fresh start

    Right then dinner was mushrooms new potatoes baked beans sliced pepper fried egg ham with lemon meringue pie for afters plus a curly wurly 6 syns
  144. patches1

    fresh start

    i think my bath bombs will be plain now have lots of oils etc i don't want to over-complicate am really excited about trying something different. Bkfst toast he cheese he tomato mushrooms ham made me a toastie think i'm due on this week-ugg hope i'm wrong. lunch salmon lettuce tomatoes...
  145. patches1

    fresh start

    Had a very filling salmon supper this evening with some left over haven't made by bath bombs have the essential oils but want to see if i can get any dye or something to add to them- i hope it turns out well
  146. patches1

    fresh start

    Well have been enjoying sampling my deserts!! Don't really want to move off the sofa today have used 10 1/2 syns today incl. a curly wurly!
  147. patches1

    fresh start

    Well have my lemon meringue pies and roulade cooling- they both look really good trying to use more of the wonderful recipes people come up with- want to have a look at making the bath bombs now not sure i've gotten everything i need! Planning on having the rest of my salmon tonight with mixed...
  148. patches1

    fresh start

    Well have sorted some paperwork and opened a savings account- starting to get my life in order. There are so many things I have wanted to get sorted my life has been in limbo for a number of years wanting to change but on the other hand i wouldn't sort out anything either not sure if that makes...
  149. patches1

    fresh start

    Have had the baked bites thing but no gin instead had a curly wurly and more scotch eggs- think i'm addicted! So am on 16 syns so far today just lazing at the mo- feeling good x
  150. patches1

    fresh start

    brekkie/brunch strawberries blackcurrants redcurrants activia yog babybel lites on toast with tomatoes so both HE used up 2 low fat sausages 1 syn apple gherkins 3 slices ham just snacking as late back from hairdressers with darker hair with some highlights through it Dinner egg fried rice...
  151. patches1

    fresh start

    Have been having a mooch around the recipe section so feeling v inspired want to get a little shop in planning on making lemon meringue pie, roulade, mushy pea curry and lots of fruit and veg not at the same time as the bath bombs- my shopping list is very diverse!
  152. patches1

    fresh start

    Well only had a small amount of a different type of couscous it was quite dry but wasn't very hungry- so i'd say 2 syns to cover it. Dinner banana to start 2 1/2 new potatoes packet of parma ham- 3 syns and v yummy hard boiled egg small piece of bread 3 babybel lites So have used 5 syns today...
  153. patches1

    fresh start

    Plan for the day Brekkie strawberries raspberries blackcurrants redcurrants activia yog Lunch -2 breaks today 1st break cherries gallia melon 2nd break chicken chargrilled veg couscous (I will have more variety next wk!) 5 syns Dinner jacket potato tin of tuna tin of beans plus 3 babybel lites...
  154. patches1

    fresh start

    Have decided that i'm going to finally complete a to-do list that I have had for ages all the sorting out and tidying have been thinking about this a lot recently I just want to get on and achieve things- which in comparison to a lot of low points not too long ago.
  155. patches1

    fresh start

    Well then brekkie went as planned, lunch was roast chicken with veg couscous- my main break was spent rushing around paying the last installment of my hols. So when i got home had my scotch egg which i'd forgotten to pack before going to the shops. So extras today are flump 1 1/2 syns (only a...
  156. patches1

    Stopping the yoyo and shedding half a stone.....

    I always find it useful to write about what you've eaten- it helps me stay on the straight and narrow- he he!
  157. patches1

    fresh start

    How exciting just looking at my stats it won't be long before I'm classed as overweight and no more obese- always wanted to be getting lighter! Found my old ww bks last night and i struggled to get to 15 stone and then I put on 4 etc but at this point in time i'm the lightest i've been for oh...
  158. patches1

    fresh start

    Tomorrows plan Brekkie strawberries raspberries activia yog Lunch 2/ 3 breaks apple cherries couscous with roasted veg 5 syns chicken leftover scotch egg 1/2 syn Dinner banana or something to keep me going round the shops - something like chicken, veg and noodles just something quick when i get...
  159. patches1

    fresh start

    So today I lost 3lbs- which means 33lbs off over all which is good as i feel so lethargic it always takes so long to feel better I find. Also am going shopping tomorrow and need to pay the last part off my holiday- i'll need to go in my lunchbreak and must book in to see the nurse.
  160. patches1

    fresh start

    Well today has been on plan just had scotch eggs (1 1/2 syns) and mushy peas for dinner- will do a proper shop tomorrow and i had a 1 syn portion of trifle in class (it would have been rude not to!). So it brings me in at a max of 7 1/2 syns in total. Need to have a shower now I look and feel...
  161. patches1

    fresh start

    I want to finally be closer to the end than the beginning am a little worried about wi as my eating hasn't been brill esp on sat but considering I have felt so ug I think i've managed well- what ever the result I start again tomorrow (I love the idea of fresh starts!)
  162. patches1

    fresh start

    Well it's another lovely morning need to nip to the shops before work to make it easier for me to stay on plan. I think my view of what i eat it genuinely changing I hope this means it's becoming second nature for me I can't wait for the rest of my 45lbs to go now!
  163. patches1

    fresh start

    Not quite sure what i'm doing for any of my meals tomorrow as i had planned on going shopping- think i'll nip into sains before work and pick up some grub brekkie apple activia yog (will have to see if i have anything else in!) Lunch (3 break day) 1st break carrot sticks pepsi max main break...
  164. patches1

    Stopping the yoyo and shedding half a stone.....

    Hi there can't wait to see your progress I've found writing a diary on here has really helped. Who hasn't gone a bit off track but you could have carried on (I've been guilty of that kinda just put on the last 2 yrs!) so it's really good your making positive changes hopefully we can support...
  165. patches1

    fresh start

    Right have stuck to plan today even when 2 packets of biscuit selections are left in the staffroom was tempted but more because i felt like crap and my head has been pounding so much- but before now i would have eaten several and not given it a second thought but i knew they would be very...
  166. patches1

    fresh start

    Well decided to finish off my brekkie with a sausage and mushroom sarnie so thats 1 HE and 1 syns at the mo looks like i'm around 5 syn wise for the day. have also added my scotch egg to lunch so + 1/2
  167. patches1

    fresh start

    Whilst i'm delaying getting ready this is what i've planned for the day Breakfast strawberries grapes activia yog Lunch 3 breaks today 1st break apple diet sprite/ 7 up Main break roasted veg couscous from sains chicken tomatoes (and other veg depending on what's in the fridge) 3rd break...
  168. patches1

    fresh start

    I have to say i've followed the plan today felt very sluggish and sorry for myself bought some low fat sains sausages today 1/2 syn each and have made 2 scotch eggs (didn't coat them in anything oops) so have now had one with a chicken sandwich- i wanted some stodge haven't had any cheese as...
  169. patches1

    My weight problem :(

    I think that's the great thing about this site it's great for support and inspiration- I've found it all so helpful plus I'm a nosey so i'll look forward to reading your updates xx
  170. patches1

    fresh start

    Good morning the sun is shining I still have a sore throat but don't feel as bad as i have done. Will need to get more cherries today as ate the two packets yesterday was hungry yesterday evening just had a snack attack. Breakfast strawberries raspberries activia yog Lunch- 3 breaks 1st break...
  171. patches1

    fresh start

    Just have to add that I've had a major sort out have got quite a few pairs of undies that having worn whilst i've put on weight were quite stretched and don't really provide that much support so have finally sorted them out. Haven't bought any new clothes in a little while but have some I...
  172. patches1

    fresh start

    Right them have had bread (HE) cheese (HE) always have to weigh it quorn sausage -2 low fat super noodles - was in dire need on stodge it'll teach me to nip out for shopping without having bkfast although it's the worst thing i bought so that's ok. apple grapes been grazing quite a bit today...
  173. patches1

    fresh start

    Thanks I'm so terrible when ill am too impatient to feel better- currently tucking into strawberries, raspberries, grapes and activia yog and have a punnet of cherries by my side- can definately say it's not affecting my appetite today!
  174. patches1

    extra easy problem

    Hi there am following ee not an expert i'm afraid- what does a typical menu look like for you? Why not post it on here and people can comment- are you having your 1/3 of a plate of Speedy food? Have you had a weigh in or a sneeky peek I had a shock when i used my wii fit thing and i'd put on...
  175. patches1

    ****nicnocks diary****

    It took me until the 3 month mark to really get me head round SW even though I liked the plan I think like you having come to it from WW and for me just more hoping rather than expecting it to work- I reached a point in class I was listening to these two girls a lot smaller than me getting...
  176. patches1

    fresh start

    Feeling a little better but it'll be another day resting for me. If I feel a bit better later i keep meaning to sort out my wardrobe as get rid of a few things- have a 'fat uniform' is how I should refer to it as balck leggings with a long top 3/4 length sleeves that comes to about bottom level...
  177. patches1

    My weight problem :(

    Hi there just wanted to say hi and who hasn't been there- I just got to a point at which I needed to change and it's not easy but the support on these boards is wonderful I wish i had discovered it before. Have done the binges etc and been extremely unhappy but you've decided to change and we...
  178. patches1

    fresh start

    Right well have gone over by 9 syns had another packet of quavers a fredo thing and then 4 quorn sausages that are 2 syns each. Had my gammon for dinner but it didn't really taste right to me- have had plenty to drink and have had another 3 or so apples! Can't wait to feel better. Had a kind...
  179. patches1

    fresh start

    Right then so far had 3 apples sliced ham activia yog quavers- 5 syns diet coke Bit of a grazing day have been out and got a slice of gamon and more mushy peas and will fry some eggs for dinner tonight.
  180. patches1

    fresh start

    Well i do feel like a poorly bunny this morning- sniff! Have only had water (I know I must be bad)have got some activia yogs in fridge and strawberries so think that'll be my brekkie not going to be up for much just getting plenty of rest
  181. patches1

    fresh start

    Still feeling rough full of cold- voice nearly giving up the ghost! Late brekkie- not very ee! roll and cheese -used both HE activia yog. Lunch 2 breaks 1st break diet pepsi watermelon grapes Delite crisps 4 syns Main break diet pepsi mixed veg couscous- 3 syns chicken apple Dinner...
  182. patches1

    fresh start

    Brekkie for today was strawberries nectarine activia fat free yoghurt 2 main breaks today 1st main lunch break pot of pesto pasta (kept most of the oil in the container) allow 6 syns I have no clue to be fair! chicken carrot sticks diet pepsi 2nd break packet of cherries diet pepsi Dinner...
  183. patches1

    At the start of a long road

    well done on reaching your 1 1/2 stone mark x Have a fab break x
  184. patches1

    fresh start

    Yeah i'm well and truly on the wagon!!!! It took me ages to get into it but I can see myself reaching my goal which doing ww it was some way in the distance!
  185. patches1

    Katies journey to goal.

    I know exactly what you mean-but it'll be worth it when we get to target!
  186. patches1

    fresh start

    Weigh in for today - 2lbs so I've now lost 30lbs!!!
  187. patches1

    fresh start

    Well then Breakfast strawberries nectarine activia yoghurt Lunch 1st break Carrot sticks sprite zero Main break Couscous salad cucumber tomato chicken breast small amount of pesto pasta (not very nice from asda boo) apple last break just had diet pepsi Have had this sore throat for a couple...
  188. patches1

    # Lynda's life

    well done was just having a nosey! you seem really focused with your eating and exercising xx
  189. patches1

    Why bother !

    Hi there good luck i've done ww before but finding SW easier to follow I'm sure you'll be at your goal in no time x
  190. patches1

    ANGEL GETS A GRIP...!!!!

    Hi there can't wait to follow your progress have also had serious food binge issues as well so hopefully we can all help each other xx
  191. patches1

    At the start of a long road

    Well done for the Race of Life and for starting again- I found it took me a good 3 months to get into the swing (mostly) with SW it's not going to be easy I work somewhere with easy access to all the choc etc I want and I have wobbled and consumed more than my fair share but it will come - I...
  192. patches1

    fresh start

    I always like to think that i'm starting every week i want to do one week syn free (shame they don't make wine and choc HE really!- then i'd do it!!)
  193. patches1

    Katies journey to goal.

    Well done on another really good loss you must be feeling pleased especially going gown into the next stone bracket.
  194. patches1

    fresh start

    So mon evening I had jacket potato tin of tuna tin of baked beans Today I have had breakfast strawberries raspberries grapes nectarine activia snack pot Lunch I now have 3 breaks 2 15min and 1 hour Ist break sprite zero mango and melon snack thing from boots 1/2 banana Main break tub of...
  195. patches1

    fresh start

    Monday morning raspberries strawberries grapes nectarine activia yoghurt lunch Mixed veg coucous with extra veg tomatoes, cucumber, beetroot etc need to pcik up some chicken to add. Taking in some apples to snack Might get some extra lean mince in to do a recipe so dins would be sorted for a...
  196. patches1

    fresh start

    So Sat evening had egg fried rice with a couple of chicken bourbon skewer things with a couple of glasses of wine went a bit over syn wise but it was good Sunday Breakfast raspberries strawberries grapes nectarine activia snack pot 2 alpen lite bars Didn't really have lunch s such was snacking...
  197. patches1

    fresh start

    Well have really enjoyed my pamper treat- was in there for nearly 3 hours! Breakfast cherries nectarine grapes 1/2 banana lunch (only just had it!) some slices of ham, 1/2 jar of mini gherkins and grapes and 2 aplen lite bars for my HE Just realised I have a cinema ticket for later so off to...
  198. patches1

    At the start of a long road

    That's how the low fat cookie crumbles! Glad you had a good time you've been doing so well and will continue to do so (is it wrong to say it sounds really yummy!)
  199. patches1

    fresh start

    Right them a very good day so far Breakfast raspberries strawberries activia yogurt 2 babybel lite cheeses Lunch Chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and a couple of slices of sweet pots. 2nd break had some watermelon, grapes and RESISTED minstrels!! as I knew I only wanted them because I felt...
  200. patches1

    At the start of a long road

    Congrats on your loss and being slimmer of the week am sure you'll be all recovered for your Race for Life x
  201. patches1

    fresh start

    Right then out of my usual pattern of work so wound up starting and finishing later I feel blugh today! Breakfast strawberries raspberries activia fat free yog lunch vegetable rice with extra mixed veg, cuccumber, tomato and beetroot with sliced chicken grapes second break minstrels 5 1/2 syns...
  202. patches1

    Katies journey to goal.

    Well done- what a great loss you must be feeling really positive xx
  203. patches1

    At the start of a long road

    Hope you feel better soon- nothing worse than not feeling 100% xx
  204. patches1

    fresh start

    Weigh in tonight and have lost 4lbs so I've lost 2 stone and I'm down in the next stone bracket, so i'll be making my way through the 14's hopefully very quickly as I really want to lose more before my holiday because I don't know what size i'm going to be. So very pleased after my...
  205. patches1

    fresh start

    Well yet again didn't get up in time so breakfast 3 babybel lites and 1/2 banana before legging it out the door lunch Leftover couscous from yesterday, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes and grapes for my second break I had some more chicken and cherries. I'd only packed the couscous so i nipped to...
  206. patches1

    My Journey..

    Hi there sounds like you have some great motivation am looking forward to following your progress! xx
  207. patches1

    fresh start

    Yes not mentioning the m word today- was planning on having a curly wurly but it vanished from the fridge! Have been trying to get myself back on track!
  208. patches1

    fresh start

    Had a bit of a rush this morning over-slept so had Breakfast 2 aplen lite bars Lunch (covers 2 breaks) veg couscous, tomatoes, cucumber, beetroot with sliced chicken (2nd) 2 slices serano ham and 2 activia fat free yogs. Dinner 2 1/2 quorn sausages, mushrooms, tomatoes, peas and fried egg and...
  209. patches1

    fresh start

    Had a couple of really nice compliments at work as well today and instead of saying my usual (and thinking) I still have a lot to loose I just accepted it- which is easier said than done for me. The thing is I don't feel like i've lost anything else at the mo- because i had my week off it has...
  210. patches1

    fresh start

    any time is munchie gherkin time (seriously) Well today considering it is a Monday has been v good (for me!) Breakfast 4 strawberries kiwi fruit blueberries activia yoghurt fat free Lunch (have two long breaks during the day) veg coucous (allow couple of syns only 1/2 pack) chicken slices...
  211. patches1

    At the start of a long road

    You've got it - it's about our mindsets when slim people have something like that they don't see it as the end back to healthy eating (glad you enjoyed it, sounds nice). This will be my new mantra!!
  212. patches1

    fresh start

    I know think i have a gherkin addiction yum yum!!
  213. patches1

    fresh start

    really shouldn't go shopping on an empty stomach! Only had a pot of tea and diet pepsi whilst out have now hod some veg coucous leftover pesto pasta, chicken and gherkins and a bag of rice cake things 5 syns so used 10 so far today on not very much!! Oh well time to get organised...
  214. patches1

    fresh start

    I don't think there is anywhere that I could be as honest- have also added some targets to my signature- feeling like I'm on my way at the mo xx
  215. patches1

    fresh start

    Well on the plus side I feel mush better for releasing this bout of typed diarrhoea!! Off to mke myself presentable xx
  216. patches1

    fresh start

    well feeling better today but have managed plenty of liquids and activia yogs- haven't felt like much. Have been to the shop and bought some gammon and mushy peas- yum comfort food. Off to have my hair done later and got a couple of magazines to read it's strange I was down the sweeties isle...
  217. patches1

    Katies journey to goal.

    I don't see the camera as a friend at the mo- the worst for me is when i get tagged on fb the person in the picture bares on relationship to the person i see in the mirror. But lbs off will show and you haven't let it affect your plan- which is impressive xx
  218. patches1

    At the start of a long road

    I thibk i may be addicted to roulade!!! So yummy difficult to resist- isn't totm just the worst am also suffering at the mo - hoping it will ease the smaller i am- it is the worse for bloating so to lose on is very impressive!
  219. patches1

    Unfinished diary

    hi there, look forward to following your progress I know all about using food for comfort i could have written that part myself. But writing on these boards for better or worse helps to keep me on track because i can just start again- we'll all get there together xx
  220. patches1

    fresh start

    well so far have had 2 activia yogs and have a jacket pot in the oven- feel very ugg today can't wait to feel better tomorrow and start again with the exercise.
  221. patches1

    # Lynda's life

    hi there, can't wait to follow your progress, good luck xx
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    At the start of a long road

    well done on your loss and being made slimmer of the week I love the idea of nutella roulade i'm sure everyone loved it!
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    fresh start

    Found chester really tricky as we kept stopping for drinks up until lunch time I was syn free had a jacket pot beans and salad- but toasted sandwich from debenhams, crunichie, quavers and large glass of wine in the evening. The next day the damage was done wth M&s cookies 6 syns had 5 but apart...
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    Its Going To Be Long And Bumpy Road!:)

    It's nice to find i'm not the only person to purchase clothes in much smaller sizes for motivation- I need to get them all out and start getting into them!! Well done on going back to class- hopefully we can all keep each other motivated xxx
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    ****nicnocks diary****

    You seem very focused and organised i think that's the key combined with posting on here wil have to come and get some ideas for meals as am shocking poor on the inspiration front xx good luck !
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    fresh start

    well I'm back have been on plan for the last couple of days- feeling really awful this morning have already been ill so might have toast or something later
  227. patches1

    fresh start

    Right then just off to have my healthy breakfast pack what snacks i can and to have a great time xx
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    fresh start

    well had the salmon, couscous and salad for dinner in total i've used all my 15 today have had another 2 alpen lite bars (note to self don't buy multipacks!) finished off the roulade another 4 syns and with the walk had some sugar free sweets going by the cals i should have it covered with 5...
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    Dominican Republic

    haven't been to the D Rep before my am due to go end of Sept but hopefully a couple of stones lighter by then!!
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    fresh start

    Is it possible to wake up feeling fitter!! Well am feeling very pleased after this mornings very early excersions!! Have have had a alpen lite bar and I also had one at the 5km point so that's one of the HE taken care of- for brunchie I have had raspberries, blueberries, grapes and a nectarine...
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    fresh start

    Well back from my midnight walk completed my 10km in 1hr 40mins not bad considering i was quite a way down when we started- it was interesting to see my pace compared with others. When they announced with door we would be leaving from loads of people headed over there but I just walked it at my...
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    At the start of a long road

    i want that brekkie yum yum!!
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    fresh start

    okay so had some pick n mix at the cinema hadn't eaten before i went and they had these 100g bags by the tills on the plus no i didn't feel compelled to eat the lot I left the choclate ones around a dozen sweets left so i'm saying 10 syns was no way worth it and i'm probably being conservative...
  234. patches1

    fresh start

    Have just finished making a stawberry roulade for the mens final tomorrow- must try more recipes as it smells good (might just try a slice today!) All it is is 4 large eggs seperated the egg whites are whisked into peaks and the egg yolks mixed with vanilla essence, sweetener and 1/2 tub of...
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    fresh start

    oops feel a bit ashamed that is was 27 days since I had last used my wii- shame on me i have no excuses except being lazy and used to giving up on things! So an hour done planning on doing more tomorrow I am an active person (repeat after me) I will use my wii on a regular basis.
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    fresh start

    Right then am up early to for the first time in ages to actually go on my wii fit for an hour or so. Planning my usualy weetabix fruit and yog brekkie as to be honest not much in- and i quite like the taste I felt compelled to try this as everyone (might be a slightly exagerating) seems to have...
  237. patches1

    fresh start

    So breakfast today as weetabix, yog and strawberries and raspberries. Lunch was a beef, veg and chilli noodle pot thing from waitrose nothing nasty on the ingredients and then had some watermelon grapes and carrot baton during my second break. Only just had dinner which was 2 small lamb kebabs...
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    fresh start

    off down town this morning want to get some ingredients so i can stay on plan or as i refer to it as 'down with minstrels!' Have me new Sw cook book I need to keep on reminding myself I am an intelligent person I know how well it goes when i'm on plan and like in the last month I lost 8lbs how...
  239. patches1

    10 weeks to drop a dress size....

    well done on your loss
  240. patches1

    At the start of a long road

    Well done on your loss- it can be disheartening when you are sticking to the programme but the people in your class may be right- some people in class that have just tweeked their plans and they get steady losses imagine how much you'd lose in a year. Can you suggest to your consultant that...
  241. patches1

    fresh start

    well okay 1/2lb on but thats ok have had wks when 3 have gone on I know that when i'm in the zone it's so much easier and I will do more exercise! Did have minstrels today before 9am! Used 13 1/2 syns and was very conscious of not wanting to go over. Last night I did win a healthy hamper and...
  242. patches1

    fresh start

    I have to say I was impressed that i used to just guess how many i consume but now I count them but only found out the values when I googled then- but hey ho I will improve!!
  243. patches1

    fresh start

    Well apart from the 22 minstrels at 16 1/2 syns and 4 1/2 other syns used on one bag of crisps and a meringue nest- this doesn't soud very good when i write it out like this!! Oh walked to and from work tomorrow is another day!!
  244. patches1

    fresh start

    Well used 9 syns on crunchie and ate 6 skittles allow 2 for them- this evening have had my quiche, chicken and leftover roulade plus an apple. Don't know where my lack of motivation to exercise has come from but am struggling at the mo.
  245. patches1

    In search of the skinny girl...

    well done it sounds like you're really determined xx
  246. patches1

    fresh start

    well fresh start for me today off to walk to work lunch already prepared off to make myself an open toasted sandwich for brekkie- hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine xx
  247. patches1

    The Final Countdown

    Well you certainly are in the zone and you are getting the results you've earnt xx
  248. patches1

    fresh start

    It seems like with syns it's always very high!! Been doing a lot of cooking to get it out of the way and also I know it doesn't take much for me to stray from the path xx
  249. patches1

    fresh start

    well on sat managed to pull the syns back and only used 11 and 1/2 but because i as snacking i didn't feel like i was following it properly. but today is another fresh start I want to have a go making a roulade today and am making some beef dish which will see me through tomorrow x
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    fresh start

    well lunch didn't go as plan as it was a bit blugh so many minstrels were consumed but that and the nest is all the damage done. Have lots of recipes i want to try over the wkend
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