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    Any Gleeks?

    Yeah, what's Quinn planning? :hmm:
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    Extra ProPoints Butter Chicken ProPoints

    The boyfriend and I are off out for a curry to celebrate our 5 year anniversary :lilkiss: I have some weekly PPs to spend, and I'm planning to have butter chicken. I'm pointing it at 24, same as a chicken korma - would that be about right? :candledinner:
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    New Girl Here: What Is Everyone's Story?

    More than one of us with weight-related social anxiety/phobia then. Interesting. I always felt quite alone in those feelings, though that's generally how these things go! I could have written either of those quotes! Such a ear of being judged :rolleyes: I've found that my weight loss, alongside...
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    Any Gleeks?

    Glee shouldn't make me cry, it's not right! :D
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    New Girl Here: What Is Everyone's Story?

    Living with your other half does seem to make a lot of people gain! you get all cosy with your takeaways and such. :rolleyes: I've put on the most weight since I met mine. Not that I would change him for the world :D I see you've had SA, starkissed. I have that too. How are you getting on with...
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    Few Take Away PP

    The Chinese section of the Eat Out book has Char Sui Pork as 11PPs - would Thai Char Sui Pork be the same? x
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    size 14 2 big whoop whoop

    Woot woot, well done :D I'm at that stage with 16s and 14s atm :)
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    New Girl Here: What Is Everyone's Story?

    How awful to be shouted at in the street at 17 :( There's a certain type of man that can be so insensitive! Well done for losing the weight and finding a love of exercise though :D My own story involves a weight-loss obsessed mum too. Well, maybe not obsessed, but I'm sure that her attitude was...
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    Any Gleeks?

    Was there no Glee this week? I usually watch it on a Saturday but it's not there D:
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    Bingeing... Why?!!?

    Thanks :D I think you've confirmed what I said about thin people seeming not to think about food. Looks like your friends do think about it, but just naturally have the unhealthy things in moderation. I think I will have to fake it til I make it, like you say! Currently, counting ProPoints helps...
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    Any Gleeks?

    Ooh, well done :D
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    Any Gleeks?

    Love your rainbow sig btw, Carly :D
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    Bingeing... Why?!!?

    Hehe, thank you :D It's just some of the mindfulness that has been mentioned here. Reminding myself that it feels so much better to eat well and lose weight than it does to binge. Also that I can repeat my past successes, and lose more :) Micci, it does seem like thin people eat everything...
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    Any Gleeks?

    Glee made me want cheese on Saturday with all the 'Fondue for two' stuff! :eatdrink012:
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    Bingeing... Why?!!?

    Thanks Micci :) When I first read what you say there about being unwilling to change, my instant reaction was no, I'm really happy to be losing weight. Thinking about it though, it does make sense what you say - I'm more than willing to change my size, but maybe not so willing to change my...
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    Maderia or

    A jeep safari sounds fun :)
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    Bingeing... Why?!!?

    Thanks for that post Micci, it makes a lot of sense. Now I can just blame my prehistoric instincts for my overeating :D Joking aside though, my overeating is usually a reaction to my diet. Although Weight Watchers is a healthy, balanced, flexible plan, not one of the really restrictive ones, I...
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    Perle De Lait

    My boyfriend's grandad has given us some Perle De Lait Mango yoghurts, which is very sweet of him. Just looked up the ProPoints for it though - 5PPs per pot :eek: I think I'll be leaving those for Si to eat :D
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    Any Gleeks?

    Boyfriend just walked through the door - I will restrain myself from singing it at him :D
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    Any Gleeks?

    Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you ^_^ Just watched it on Youtube. Not a clue who the people getting married are though! :confused:
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    eurovision party

    Yay Eurovision! Moldova were my favourite, if only for the hats and the unicycle fairy :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF21pTGtKTw
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    Get Gorgeous Lounge

    Ooh, I had heard about that but I'd forgotten. Thanks for the reminder! :D Might go have a look if I can face the Birmingham city centre crowds on a Saturday!
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    Any Gleeks?

    lol! I am clearly not a proper gleek because I have no clue what you are talking about :D I may have to look it up and start singing it round the house to give my boyfriend a hint :rolleyes:
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    Do you have PCOS?

    zoso, was the treatment free on the NHS? Though I know you get more stuff free in bonnie Scotland ;) x
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    H.A.L.T!!!

    Thanks for that! I've written it in my diary so I can remember :D Me too, lol :rolleyes:
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    diet

    krupskaya, I find that with WW. They are about re-educating your eating habits, with filling foods and whatnot. Points seem to be the restriction I need. It's whatever works for you though :)
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    Bingeing... Why?!!?

    That's my problem exactly. I suppose I overeat because I'm lonely. Also, overeating seems like fun when I do it. Which it isn't really, of course. I've had a weight gain each of the past three weeks, and it's made me angry with myself. Which is not at all fun! I hate to waste anything (I'm a...
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    Sorry but this is about 'Farting'

    I don't know about lighting them(!) but lighting a match does get rid of the smell. Apparently. I wouldn't know, mine smell of roses :P
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    Any Gleeks?

    Bless ^_^
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    Ideas for my boyfirends bday???

    Something simple like a nice dinner or a picnic would be good. Or have a nice evening of DVDs and takeaway :) Special but not fuss :)
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    i have to laugh...

    I know, lol :D I'm pretty reluctant to buy size 16s atm because I hopefully won't need them for much longer!
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    i have to laugh...

    Yay :D Must've been a nice realisation ^_^
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    Trying to stop biting my nails!!

    I'd agree with what Charley-Ellen said - make them look pretty and you won't want to bite them :D Though maybe not with the expensive acrylic nails!
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    Reebok easytones

    If they tone your thighs I need to get some :D
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    Thank you!!!!

    It is a good site :) For ages I'd used it as reference without actually joining - every time I googled the points in something MiniMins would show up! So I thought I should join and contribute :D The people on here do seem nice and helpful.
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    Any Gleeks?

    No way, it wouldn't be the same without Mr Shu! Brittany is one of my favourite characters - she's so blonde :P Sue is the funniest though. lol at the chair bopping ^_^
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    My birthday

    Yep, what yummymummy said :) Think positive and be proud of your progress so far :D Just enjoy yourself x I know what it's like to worry about people looking at you. Most people really don't pay that much attention! And if they do, just think they're looking at you all dressed up and thinking...
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    diet

    I find Weight Watchers works too. With the ProPoints plan, fruit is 'free', which encourages you to eat it, and you get a safety net of extra weekly points :)
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    Sun burn!

    Oh no :( I got unexpected sunburn on Wednesday - didn't even think it was that sunny! Just need to cover up and put body lotion on it til it sorts itself out x
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    BGT

    I know, is there not a French talent show? I'm liking Saturday night telly atm - Doctor Who, then Sing If You Can, then BGT :D leekster - I'm not entirely sure, but it's probably 29. Most of the ladies at my meeting seem to be on that many x
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    bring it on

    Good for you! Hope it's going well. I'm currently trying to lose the weight I put on over the bank holidays :rolleyes:
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    Absolutely Terrified!

    How exciting :D Looks lovely there. Carriegirl - we have the same batty ticker - yay ^_^
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    Absolutely Terrified!

    Yeah, that's about right. The Pocket Guide has a standard portion of chippy chips as 14 x
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    Getting married....

    Well I joined and mine hasn't even proposed yet, so I guess so :D
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    Getting married....

    Ooh, good idea :) I love this dress too but I have no idea where it's from :rolleyes:
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    Getting married....

    Oooh, exciting :D Very well done on your weight loss too :) Yay, I like a kilty wedding ^_^ I'm from a Scottish family :)
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    Bargain Tesco Crisps!!

    Yeah, Poundland are really good for WW stuffs :) The WW chicken crisps are gorgeous too! Just eating some of the cheapo Asda crisps Loser85 mentioned - no gourmet delight but they're nice enough :) Their salt & vinegar sticks are 3 PPs too.
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    Absolutely Terrified!

    Good luck - you can do it this time :D
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    i have to laugh...

    Sounds to me like a great way to spend a Saturday :D I need to buy some new summer clothes myself. Just shorts for now I think - the only knee-length shorts I have are size 18 and, as I'm currently a 16 (hopefully soon to be a 14!), they are huge on me!
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    Getting married....

    Oooh, I'm excited for you all :D My boyfriend says we can get married but he's not proposed yet. He said it nearly 6 weeks ago, I'm getting impatient XD This is the dress I'd want in an ideal world. I'm a foot shorter than Taylor Swift though, so I'd don't think I'd look quite so elegant...
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    "Illnesses" and Weight Watchers.

    I like that :) I have an underactive thyroid too, and PCOS, and depression, which all in their own ways contribute to a problem with my weight. With the hypothyroidism, I have the same symptoms as you, jeveuxtarevanche. I do find it hard sometimes, but I am managing to lose weight. Just need to...
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    Bargain Tesco Crisps!!

    Handy to know, thanks :) Are those the maize snacks or the normal crisps?
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    What Is Your Guiltiest Pleasure to Eat ?

    Oh, I love crisp sandwiches! Crisps and Marmite, nom :D zoso, apart from maybe the peanut butter, that sounds quite healthy!
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    Can Losing Weight Fix Unwanted Hair ?

    Oh! Thanks Verity, I will :)
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    Do you have PCOS?

    I'd recommend Dianette personally - I've had no problems with it :) There's a few ideas here - http://www.minimins.com/pcos/199805-how-do-you-remove-your-unwanted-hair.html :) Personally, I use a combination of bleaching and removal cream (for my upper lip) and shaving (for my chin etc.) I...
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    Few Take Away PP

    I thought so, thanks :D
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    Does Anyone Here Have PCOS But Dont Need Metformin ?

    I don't think I have either, so it can't be that bad not to (I hope)! I've seen people on here talking about being insulin-resistant too - I have no clue whether I am or not :\ I was prescribed Metformin when I was first diagnosed, but it really didn't agree with my digestive system. I'm on...
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    What Is Your Guiltiest Pleasure to Eat ?

    In terms of snacks, it's just like chocolate, crisps, cake, etc. My latest one is choc ices. :17729: Meals-wise it's takeaways like Domino's (we have sides like chicken dippers and garlic bread as well as the pizza) and Indian food (curries are so fatty but so nice!) :drool:
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    How Do You Remove Your Unwanted Hair ?

    Wow Fattack, that's a good deal! Hope it works well :)
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    Should i give up diet coke?

    I haven't managed to go a day without coke since saying I'll cut down! Sigh. :P
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    Few Take Away PP

    Would pork chow mein be the same as Special Chow Mein at 9PPs? Thanks xxx
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    A tale of two pairs of jeans

    Good for you (and her!) :D
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    A tale of two pairs of jeans

    It's great to see people you haven't seen for a while and get all the compliments :) Even better if they don't know you've been dieting :D Oh, I know the feeling. Well, the very skint feeling anyway! Kind of wish I had the problem of keeping needing to replace all my clothes though ;) I won't...
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    Should i give up diet coke?

    Aagh, shuddup! :P I'm going to cut down to every other day, I think. Although I probably should have had it instead of pear cider today - I'm over my points.:break_diet:
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    ProPoints in crispy duck?

    I would guesstimate it at 13PPs. Am I way off there?
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    Should i give up diet coke?

    Makes you hungrier, slows down your metabolism, bad for your teeth, gives you headaches, the sweeteners are apparently carcinogenic (:eek:) ... I so need to cut down! :rolleyes: Me too - I think "I won't have a glass today" but reach for the bottle anyway. I should read this thread first...
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    Shopping for new clothes

    That's awesome :D Well done on your weight loss - must be great fun shopping for thin clothes ^_^ Have a fab wedding and honeymoon! x
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    Wheres everyone from???

    Originally from Sutton Coldfield, but now live in Brierley Hill in the West Midlands. Hello :)
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    Can Losing Weight Fix Unwanted Hair ?

    Thanks :) What's vanuqa cream?
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    Few Take Away PP

    This is a great thread, thanks so much! Lots of posts bookmarked for future reference :D
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    ProPoints in crispy duck?

    I had crispy duck in honey orange sauce from the Chinese last night - so nice! No idea of the PPs in it though - does anyone know? Thanks! x
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    Pcos In Birmingham..

    Not in Brum, but Brierley Hill in the Black Country. Hello :)
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    How Do You Remove Your Unwanted Hair ?

    I know :\ I use a combination of bleaching and removal cream for my upper lip - bleaching most weeks, removal roughly once a month (when it gets long enough to still be visible when bleached). My chin I shave every other day, and I shave my belly every other day when I shave my legs in the bath...
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    PCOS Rant :0(

    That's rubbish Sukibix :( Is popping the cysts as scary as it sounds? O_o
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    I need sausages!!!!

    I know they're not proper sausages, but Asda Smart Price tinned hotdogs are 1PP per 4, and 0PPs if you only have two of them :)
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    Do you have PCOS?

    I came off Metformin (and onto Dianette) because of that! Was awful. :(
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    Can Losing Weight Fix Unwanted Hair ?

    Oh, Metformin really didn't agree with me! :sign0131: I went on the pill (Dianette) instead. I kind of wish I had from the start, but I was wary of the pill because Cilest made me crazy. :flamingmad: No craziness with Dianette, though I'm not sure it's making any difference to the PCOS! Is...
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