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Someone gives you something they bought for themselves in January, but didnt like it once they had tried it on, (a One-sy) - and then later on in Feb yr birthday - says you can have that for your birthday present, even though they gave it to you in January and its something you would never wear...

Great thread - subscribing so I can dip in regulary cheers

Subscribing - thanks very much

Hi I have a receipe scrapbook I got from Amazon - Just cut out or print receipies and paste them in, I also add my own notes and tweeks

hi Agree with Shirleen there is no target exercising but I found lunges can help improve the toning in that area, and you can do them anywhere - (I do a few in the loos at work (when no-one else in there of course) they are good for bums and thighs - pick up a womens fitness mag at the...

You have to remember it says '21 crips are 93 calories'' - count out 21 crisps and put the packet down they are very moorish - I wish they had done individual packets rather than I big box

Am half a pound shy of 2 and a half stones yeah - am really chuffed and only 5lbs left to target

HI Sorry just wanted to butt in with my twopenny worth - Welshtigger and Shirleen I think yr great and certainly good role models you and others inspired my 2.5stone weight loss. What with the good advice and following diary's I managed to get where I am today. So while yr on line a really...

HI know exactly where yr coming from - used to be a size 16 and now just got into a size 10 but still see me as a size 16. I even still buy clothes at bigger sizes, I hold them up and think that wont fit better get the bigger size, then am genuinely surprised they are too big - cant get over...

I agree - I do squats on one a the gym and its definately improved my leg strength and cellulite doesnt look so bad if you lean back you can feel it in yr stomach as well

hi - Just a thought but have you heard of Green Gym's they are free exercise equipment in yr Local Parks. Fresh Air Fitness Green Gym - Fresh-Air Fitness you can put in yr postcode and it will give you the nearest Park with the facities.

At work our cleaner is collecting Tcups on the trolley - trolley also squeeks

Hi Geobar - yes agreed I love being where I am at the mo - I feel I can relax a little - not a lot just a little so I still get to target

hi Me too - Now consider myself safely in the 9stone mark - definately do not want to ever be 10stone or over again If I do gain a few pounds I will still be in the 9's. Its such a good feeling isnt it - its taken me a year to get where I am today and now feel its almost over.

HI - I had the same - I use Regulease from the Healthspan website - its soluble fibre which is slightly sweet so add to my morning coffee, I think it was £9.99 for a Huge tub so will last ages - (there is 1 review though which says gave them gas - I havent found that )- it works fine for me. I...

Weather is meant to be nice in Kent so will be digging over the Chicken run as its really muddy and scrubbing out the Chicken house with a bucket not the jet wash as we still have a hosepipe ban which will take ages but all good body magic

Once I hit my target I am aiming to still follow SW but also being more flexible - for example at weekends have the odd curry or chinese knowing I can fall back on plan during the week. It wont be such a worry as when your on plan 100% trying to loose yr weight. I never ever want to put the...

Spent all day preening my feathers :giggle:

HI - I like to use a Curry OXO cube rubbed in and you can either stick in oven or I prefer to stick it on the griddle pan Gives it a nice crispy glaze.

I have been trying for my 2 stone - another 1/2lb this week so I now need another 1/2 next week for 2 stone and just 5lbs to get to 1st target - 9s 7lb

HIYA just spotted you - welcome to SINGLE FIGURES - am trying to be really good this week so I will have a bit of leaway should I have a bad week. - Well done you - great feeling isnt it - I cried as well.

hi Morning everyone - can I join yr 4 week loose 7lb challenge please - have only just made it to the 9st and want to be well in there so I can have an off week and not be back in 10st range Having a mainly fish week this week - started Sat with home made Thai spicy tuna burgers - Sunday was...

hi - I swap mash potatoes with mashed cauliflower or celariac sometimes add a bit of chopped lean bacon or low cheese Also I use flat mushrooms instead of rolls with my homemade burgers makes a nice change :)

hi just popped in to say Bye - I made it to the 9's at last, thanks for the suppport see you all soon :thankyouthankyou::sad0071:

HI Nice to meet you all Made it to this group at WI yesterday am officially in single figures now - am so cuffed - hope to stay around for a while :party0048::party0038:

Thanks for the link am experimenting with low syn cookies at the mo using pumkin this is just the flavouring I can try to cut out the sugar :cross:

hi - I know Boots do a very nice shapers Maple Syrup popcorn respectable size bag as well or Pret do a lightly salted one or they used to do a chocolate drizzle one as well:D

One thing I have really missed is nuts - cant wait for this one :D

I keep chickens - my best pal nicknamed me Chookie bird and it just evolved over the years to Chookiehen

Looks good will have to give it a try. I love cauliflower and usually do a Collie mash instead of mash potatoes and you can add cheese and chives to add a bit more flavour, or will add it to smash mash to lessen the carbs.

Not sure of the syn's but the little fun size packets of malteasers - can make them last 30mins if I suck all the choc off and then let the malt melt in my mouth :ashamed0005:

Great thread - mine was Magic Moments by Perry Como - :8855:

hi I have a Zogg as well, but its the one with shorts you can also get swimming shorts (Look like licra work out bottoms not the loose mens shorts) and seperate tank tops. Try the simplybe website they have a sale on at the mo

HI - risking getting shouted down again :sigh: - you can get ebooks from Ebay just search ebooks these can be downloaded easy - they send you a cd you can put in yr computer or laptop, plug in yr Kindle and drag over the books you want. Lots have the same old classics but if you look for the...

hi Great feeling isnt it - I have a photo from my holiday this time last year in Las Vegas, myself and OH are standing by a fountain - I was a very bloated size 16 - I am going back next week to have my photo taken in the same spot as a size 12 - cant wait

I STS as well last week :wave_cry: (congrats on the Miss Slinky well done) - tomorrow is my last WI before my holiday so hoping for at least a loss of something, even half a pound would do :(. This last stone is proving really hard going but I cant give up, keep reading peoples posts on here to...

:clap::0clapper: Well done Lilprincessvic - wow 4.1/2 off gives me hope for after my hols (did I mention off to las vegas in 2 weeks) Congrats Funcurls back with us - you have so much great advise for us - missed reading yr posts - glad yr back Come on Malibu we can so beat these 1/2lbs a...

hi Malibu - I know what yr saying - am just a bit down cos of the work situation at the mo - give it a couple of days and they will pick on someone else - will shake myself out of it in the gym tonite - (the vibration plate - always good for a laugh when you can see in the mirror all yr wobbly...

Well done Shivvy1211 - 1lb off for me again this week - am jealous of yr 3lbs - a loss like that must really make yr week So will also start the 777 week with Malibu et all tomorrow have comfort ate a bar of choccy today as am having a bad time at work with the bullies :sigh: (must not do this...

The worst was when the O/H suggested we sit in the Jacuzzi for a while - I couldnt stop myself floating about - I sank in the pool and floated around in the Jacuzzi, My body must have been filled with air from all the baby cucumbers I have been eating. :werd:

hi Malibu - just seen yr post and need to catch up - have my WI tomorrow so will join you tomorrow Cheers

Sounds Brill - we off to Las Vegas - buffets - Cheesecake factory and cheeseburger at the oasis who do amazing chips :sigh: Am busy working out like a crazy woman so I can hopefully loose an extra couple of pounds to make up for the gain. Joined a GYM and went swimming - havent been swimming...

HIYA Hope you had a good time - am hoping for about a 5lb gain on my holiday in about 3 weeks would be happy at that

7 speed foods 7 syns for 7 days. Might join you for this one next week are you starting Sunday or Monday ?

hi Malibustacy whats the 777 thing. Have already been on superspeed - normally would go out jogging in the evenings but last week didnt get home until really late due to heavy traffic and road accidents ( I commute into london by coach every day - which is usually 10times better than the trains...

hi am a soup lover myself - I have a big pan for on top of the stove and a hand blender. Cook everything in the pan and blend when ready, I find it easier than emptying out into another gadget just to blend. The hand blender is a Kenwood but most supermarkets do them for about a £10.00 - £15.00

I've put mine up next to you - that last few lbs seem to be the hardest - was hoping to be in the 9's for my holiday next month as I plan to put on about 5lbs :8855: then can start again seriously in jan.

Only 1/2lb for me this week am a bit gutted as only 5 weeks to holiday and was hoping for more. I want to shop for new clothes in the next size down while on my holiday as the sales will be on (Black Friday). oh well maybe if I didnt try so hard would do better. :break_diet:

HI Just wanted to add get yrself measured at M&S they give you a £5 voucher off a new Bra

Well done Tally05 great achievement - hopefully join you in the next few weeks. My WI is tomorrow and I had planned to up the exercise a bit this week but as with most plans it all went pants due to heavy commuter traffic and getting home too late. What will be will be - have one more chance to...

HI I can personally testify that all of the above advise is real - I was diagnosed with Breast cancer a year ago - I was also taking HRT to stop the effects of Menopause. I have to take Tamoxifen for 5yrs but I also take sage tablets for the hot flushes and you can buy plant based eostrogen...

hi all - well 1lb off for me this week - really pleased as I am back on track after a couple of weeks of being ill. Need to try and step it up a bit cant think of anything food wise as am being really really good so maybe will up the exercise a bit. Was trying to lose another 7lbs before I...

Im really sorry but you should look it up - the copyrights of books are being sold into the ebook format - this is where the authors are making their money - by selling the rights. There are thousands of ebook listings on ebay and I can assure you (because I checked with ebay) the listings are...

Hiya you should check it out on ebay the books do not have to be 70years old anymore and yes all his books are recent. Have been a fan of Ilona Andrews and her new book is not available on UK Amazon but it is on the US Amazon and because she is on the NY Times best seller list its included. As...

Add my name to this - have caught my O/H man flu ha ha (just a headcold really). Am busy stuffing my face with cough sweets to stop coughing as everyone keeps looking at me and tutting :mad:. I came into work today as its only 1 day and I thought I would pass it around the horrible lot I work...

hi a really good web based community is ' The Running Bug' they list all clubs and any local races in yr area - free to join gives food and general running tips www.therunningbug.co.uk

hi - all you guys with a kindle aware of the bargain ebooks on ebay - can personally recommend 'filmstarworld' and his New York Times best sellers 2009 - 2011 - saved me a small fortune in current books.

hi Funcurls am the same after my 1.1/2stone loss - still see myself with a big Bum, belly and thighs although in the shower there seems less to wash. Only 1 person as mentioned I have lost weight all the other just look at me sideways but dont say anything.:secret: anyways only 1/2lb off for me...

HI - Well done more great losses - hopefully I can do the same on thurs, after my little blip of 1lb on last thur. :sigh: am hoping it was all just water retention as I hardly ate anthing for 2days with my stomache upset. Good luck everyone still to weigh in this week.

Great loss - I wish I could do the same - 1lb on for me this week - but had an upset stomach for 3 days - I buy those little boxes of fresh mixed fruit and 1 mustnt have been fresh. I think my pound must be water retention where I tried to keep myself hydrated

hiya lovely know what you mean - was diagnosed stage 3 breast cancer this time last year - 2 ops and radiotherepy and am back at work, a good 2stone extra. I found the radiotherepy left me totally washed out could not even walk round sainsbury's without having a sit down. Joined SW last May...

hiya Its funny but I was off work for 6months over the winter and I didnt get one cold or snivel. Am back at work now so it wont be long. When I notice others are sneezing round me I tend to go for the Honey and Lemon in hot water or honey on cereal/porrage in the mornings.

Well done - have just finished week 3 of the NHS c25k and should start week 4 tonite which will be 5mins and 3mins - - cant wait to be up to 36mins running

Am the same - I work for a Stockbrokers in the city - very blokey - I find if I mention the 2 words ''womens problems'' they usually go away without asking for more information

hiya I get the same from mother in law I just agree to keep the peace and quiet then do my own thing or if in a bad mood say yes Im doing really well its just positively failling off me - good isnt it - never fails to annoy back.

HI Also try Angie Sage - Septimus Heap series about a wizard about 8 books now, also a cool web page Am a big fan of the Urban Fantasy vampire/werewolf etc. can recommend following authors Ilona Andrews, Kim Harrison and Carrie Vaughn - Midnight Hour series. Also a big fan of Janet Evanovich...

Well a 1lb off for me today. Am so thrilled as I got my 1.1/2 stones award. The Good vibes from this group has already rubbed off. Funcurls - thanks for the advise - sorry for the delay - I dip in to here from work when I have a few mins. Will certainly take yr advise on mixing it up a little...

''the crushing feeling when it says negative '' Positive thoughts not negative - just not yet ready so keep trying. think of it as another excuse to burn more calories.

''I have been a lot better today though still have the munchies, may do a preggers test. What do people think?? (we are trying btw that isnt just a random comment)'' Well Lilprincessvic if yr trying you should, you would only spend time wondering and the not knowing would kill me. Might as...

HI Can I join please. Started SW a boated 11.12.1/2 now at 10.5 (as at last thurs WI) I am finding it hard going now, seem to be slowing down after a real good start. Have started mixing exercise in - C25K am up to week 2, would have been week 3 but I fell out of my shoes and landed badly in...

Cheese, Nuts, Indian/Chinese takeaways and the odd bottle of cider and take root on the sofa in front of the telly.

hi All of the above plus give yourself achievable targets. Right now I am 145lbs have a target of 140lbs when I reach 140 my next target will be 135lbs. This helps me focus as the targets are never to far away. Good luck

hi I have chickens - all food and water is off the floor and stored in Metal bins, our run is fox and as far as we can rodent proof - re your neighbour's chooks - as long as she is careful and removes any leftovers at night (including water) there shouldnt be a problem. You should have a...

ha ha I told my other half that I thought I had lost weight off my feet, my shoes feel bigger, he said I was making excuses to buy more shoes. :cool: Chookiehen

hi lots of the bars now do salads and healthy choices - look for All Bar One or Weatherspoons - lots around the city and west end. Chookiehen

Yes from me. I have been thinking of small ones to cover my Radiotherapy Dots. ;) Chookiehen

Well done you. Nice feeling isnt it. I put on a skirt for work yesterday I had not worn in a over a year and it kept dropping down. Its your hard work and commitment you shout out loud - be proud chookiehen

Thanks for replying - I work and commute long hours so any time saving in the Kitchen helps, Its also useful to have people recommend gadgets so your not wasting your money on stuff which doesnt work properly. Thanks again - Chookiehen

hi Just wondered what everyones best or most usefull kitchen gadget was, mine is my food processor would not be without it now. (Used to be my breadmaker but dont eat so much bread now so havent used it in a while.) Have been considering an Actifry or Phillips airfryer, Seems to be...

HI I did 3eggs to 1 200g pot of cottage cheese and mix well ( I also drained some of the water out of the cheese) and sprinkled a bit of light cheddar on top Good luck Lyn

hi Carley463 dont give up, you did the right thing by re-reading yr book. I have found the same as everyone else after a good start am now loosing 1/2lbs but its still going the right way. When I feel a bit down as I worked so hard with planning menues and exercising I find picturing myself...

Mine has to be Nuts and a Glass of Cider have cut out both as its too much temptation - cant have just one.

Good luck for that stone - am looking for my first stone today although its a tall order wanting it to be 2.5lbs off, but have worked hard this week. Am a newby on Slimming world and am loving it. I have never ate so healthy and am really proud of my shopping trolley everyweek ha ha

look what I found, am really surprised, doesnt mention Koppaberg though Product Extra Easy Original Green Cider, branded, Magners Original, 330ml bottle 6 6 6 Cider, branded, Magners Original, 440ml can 8 8 8 Cider, branded, Magners Original, 568ml bottle 10½ 10½ 10½ Cider...

hi sorry I dont know the answer but I love the Elderflower and Lime flavour - have been on my diet for 8weeks and not had one, (there are 2 in my fridge still) would be interesting to know:D

HI I shop at Aldi as well - I buy fruit/veg in bulk for soups as its really cheap also in the freezer you can get bags of Frozen chopped chicken breast pieces. Really handy, grab a handfull just to throw into some noodles or pasta. :D