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Hi Safia Congratulations on your weight loss. Clothes really can be a nightmare! I found that Yours jeans fitted perfectly from size 20 down to size 14. I then switched to Sainsbury's bootcut, and they fitted perfectly through size 12 and still now I'm in a size 10. Hope this helps.

Well we had our district final today and I htoroughly enjoyed it. Hearing everyone else's experience and journey was so inspiring, listening to why they joined sw and what their reasons were for wanting to lose the weight. There were only 20 of us at the district final so we were split into...

I can also join your gang, my boyfriend and I aren't on facebook or any other sites either.

The original ones are 3 in a HEA, the light ones are 5 in a HEA and 6 for the extra light.

5 ft 4 10 stone Size 10 in all shops except Tesco! I just seem to have the wrong shape for their clothes. They've never fitted me regardless of what size I was.

Mini milkways are 3 1/2 syns each, treat size twixes, mars, malteesers are 5 each. I always have one or 2 each day - really solves the choccie craving

I've also lost all my weight on EE. It really does work if you stick to the plan.

Last week I finally got into size 10 jeans - the only item of clothing I was struggling to fit into, everything else is a comfortable size 10. It was a HUGE surprise therefore to go into Next for a new skirt and find the 10 was far too big and I needed a size 8!!! Completely bizarre but I like it!

I was voted Woman of the Year for my group earlier tonight. My C also said I meet the criteria so have the district finals on 8th September. Very excited - haven't stopped smiling yet!

I was practically the same weight as you when I started sw last year and it was the best decision I ever made. I always thought I would struggle to stick to the plan and wondered about meals, being hungry and weighing and measuring. There isn't a huge amount of weighing, but it does depend on...

So happy to hear your news. Really really pleased for you x

I put my jelly babies in a little pocket on my belt. The belt also has a padded space for a drink bottle. I feel I need to drink a lot having recently upped the distance I go, so I now have one bottle with sugar free squash in it and I also carry a hand bottle with powerade lite in it and...

Gina, that's why I only took 3 with me - I'd eat the lot within the first mile if I took more with me! I have no self control at all!!

Summergurl - yes I do the interval training programme on the treadmill - I couldn't time myself and stick to the speeds if it wasn't. Really happy today I ran 9.4 miles, my longest yet and it wasn't too bad! I decided to take some jelly babies with me and ate 3 during the last 3 miles. They...

I'm 5 ft 4 and when I started I was 16 st 3 1/2 and a size 18 top and 20 bottom. I'm now 10 st 1 and size 10. The interesting thing is that 15 years ago I was a size 10, but was nearly a stone lighter at 9 st 3. Not sure what this says about clothes sizes!

Sorry for the delay in putting this interval training schedule on. Hope you'll all find it useful. 1 min walking warm up 2 mins 8km/h 1 min 11 km/h 1 min 8 km/h 2 mins 11 km/h 1 min 8 km/h 3 mins 10km/h 1 min 8 km/h 4 mins 10 km/h 1 min 8 km/h 2 mins 11 km/h...

Decided to try something different today so I did interval training. I dug out a 20 minute programe from a magazine and tried that. I managed it and was really pleased with myself. Very out of breath but I think I'll keep it in for a session each week, I could do with increasing my speed as...

My trainers are also the same size as my normal shoes and I wear thick socks as well. The only thing was, I needed to really losen the laces at the top, then they were comfy. I'm going to have a gait analysis done over the next couple of weeks. Don't need new trainers, but I just want to be...

I can't answer your question directly, but I know that when my consultant recalibrates (I think thats the right word!) her scales they are suddenly at least 1lb out from mine at home. I always seem to have a gain that week. However two weeks later it all goes back to normal again and my scales...

I've gone through alot of clothes over the past 15 months going from a size 18-20 to size 10. I love Sainsburys clothes, they just seem to fit my shape and are good quality and cheap enough. My sw group has had a couple of clothes swaps during this time which has helped with getting some in...

I live in Norwich but work near Swaffham

I did this last summer. Hadn't ridden a bike since I was about 12. It was so strange to get on again - I could remember how to ride but couldn't do it, I wobbled down the road and was soooo nervous of going fast. My first few attempts had my boyfriend walking next to me and me squeeking at...

A fantastic result. Really well done x

I haven't run for 2 weeks due to illness and work being so heavy. Went out for the first time today and pushed myself, but did just over 8 miles so quite happy. Now just need to keep increasing and also keep the 2 other shorter runs in each week. Can't wait for school holiday in 3 weeks, when...

I now like my shoulders and collar bones. That area is now nice and toned!

Brilliant time lilien. Huge congratulations. Enjoy your evening!

Good luck to you both. Hope it goes well - let us know x

Huge congratulations on your run today! Remember even Paula Radcliffe had to start somewhere . . . I started running (if you could call it that)in April 2011 and could jog very slowly for one minute then walk to recover for three and repeat it three times. Gradually thought this improved...

I tried on my wedding dress again yesterday to show my sister and my bestfriend before we went bridesmaid dress shopping. I'd only bought it at Easter, and I can see it's looser aroung my back and tummy even thought I've only actually lost 2lbs since then! The assistant also said there was a...

Really pleased with myself this week. I've upped my sessions from 2 running and a gym session to 3 running and a gym session. This means that for the first time I have run a half marathon over the course of a week! Completed 14 miles this week so now onwards to doing it all in one session by...

You're obviously proof yet again that SW DOES work!! Excellent results so far - keep it up. I would agree 7 stone in 18 months is perfectly possible. Well done.

Well done Summer and Gina. Excellent results!

I have a strange mix of music to run to eg dance music - David Guetta again, Jason Derulo - anything with a good beat, but then I have songs by Pink, Dragonforce (heavy rock) and Greenday all the way through to 80s / 90s pop - Chesney Hawkes !! (it makes me smile every time it comes on) and the...

Again well done on getting to a size 14 - a great achievement. I think you need to add the weights but also mix up your cv work. Don't always use the cross trainer, use the bike or rower as well - it mixes things up and your body can't predict what comes next. If you only want to use the...

I caan't tell you how big they go, but they're on a velcro strap. I've worn mine since I started and it wasn't at the end of the velcro and my arms were big! They're grest for shutting everyone and everything out. Enjoy!

Hi Cassy, excellent result really well done. The only thing I can add is to make sure you drink loads when you exercise as your muscles will retain water if you don't and that can mean a gain on those scales!

Thanks for explaining that exiguous, I haven't heard of these at all! Will probably need to get them as I extend the mileage. Can I ask how many of you suffer with blisters and at what distances did you start getting them, because so far at 8 1/2 miles for my long run I still haven't had any...

Glad it went well for you. Yes I adapted to it really quickly - went swimming each week, and after 3 months put in a couple of classes. Couldn't do it all, but let the instructor know at the start, and she was happy to explain the easy option for the moves so I could do them more easily...

Haven't signed up for another 10k yet, but will do another before November - there's usually one down in Thetford in September - unless there's one earlier. I want to get under the hour in the next one, so will need to train with that in mind

I'm proud of myself today because I ran the 10k Race for Life in 1h 3:40 and am over the moon about it!!!!!

I joined the gym back in April last year - I'd lost 7lbs by then Best decision I made. The trainers were really supportive of me and designed a programme that I could cope with. Yes I was the biggest one there, but I decided to stick my headphones in and ignore everyone else. No one made any...

Well I did the 10K race for life this morning in 1h 3:40 and was really pleased with this. I got my pacing right - did first 5k in 32.45 and then able to speed up quite comfortably. Atmosphere was amazing - never seen so much pink in all my life!! But well worth it. I actually feel like I'm...

Thanks for all the good luck messages. I'll let you know how it goes on Saturday morning!

Can't believe I have Race for Life 10k on Saturday! It will be my first race ever and seems to have come round very quickly!. . . then onwards to half marathon in November.

I can't quite believe some of my inch losses - so far 10 inches off my bust, 13 inches off my waist, 12" off my tummy, 12" off my hips, 8" off each thigh and 4" off each arm! No wonder my boyfriend and I can both fit together in my old trousers and shirt!

Hi Fairymary, I thought it was just me struggling with the last few pounds as well! However I love the fact that my breathing and heart rate recover very quickly from a run and also that I've slimmed into size 10 clothes. I don't think I'd be there if it wasn't for the running. 15 years ago I...

I'm also doing race for life 10k but mines on 19th May - a week tomorrow! I currently do a personal training session on Wednesday for 45 mins, then on Friday it's a 4 mile run with 2 friends from work, then sunday is my long run. Currently at 6 miles for 10k preparation, but have bulit it up...

It took me a year to lose exactly 6 stone, and I've stuck to the plan (EE all the way) and also exercised 3 times each week from the start.

I'm sure that if you cut all the fat off them then they're free.

I've been struggling to lose weight since before Christmas, and it's taken an absolute AGE to lose anything! I've felt I've been going backwards and forwards over the same 1/2 stone and it's also co-incided with when I upped the running. However the inches have still been coming off. However...

Fantastic result - really well done x

If it's an expected gain then I just grin and bear it! I know why I've gained and there's nothing I can do at wi except stand on those scales and know I've been bad. It's just accepting things and getting straight back on track the next day. The worst thing for me would be missing the wi...

You may find your body has got used to the spinning classes and needs something different kind of to wake it up a bit! I've exercised throughout my weight loss, but I did different things for the first 6 months - the gym, running, body attack classes, swimming and the weight fell off steadily...

Excellent result - well done x

Have to be honest, when I went on holiday last August I took my scales with me. Not good I know, but it meant I stayed in control. We were self catering so I stuck to plan as much as possible but had a couple of desserts and a cream tea whilst away and did loads of walking. I lost 1lb and was...

Fingers crossed all goes well for today x

I'm another one who didn't enjoy PE at school - mainly down to the short skirt and navy blue knickers we had to wear. Liked netball, but hated being one of the last always picked for the teams, and hated hockey as didn't like running. No at the school where I teach, students use the gym, do...

I feel I have to continue with SW for life. I don't want to go back to where I started a year ago and I want to remain this size, this weight and this healthy. The only way to do that for me is to continue with SW. It's become a way of life now and I think that is the most important thing.

Just to echo what everyone else has said really. 700 calories is way to low. I do slimming world, and lost 5 1/2 lbs in my first week. Other options and diets are available where you eat healthily and balanced from the start, especially if you want to start exercising as well. This has...

8 1/2 miles for me this afternoon, but my legs are very achey now!

It's inspiring to read of other people who have gone from scratch and completed these distances - and survived!! It makes me feel I can do it as well. I know I feel more motivated if I have a challenge to work towards.

Hi Coach, my furthest distance so far is 7 1/2 miles. I've got a 10k in May and then the Norwich half in November is my next challenge. I've never entered anything before, so all races will be a new experience for me.

Hi Coach, I've signed up for the Norwich half as well. I live in Norwich and I've been told they're quite strict on the no headphones policy. I'm gutted as well - I NEED my headphones to focus on! I hate hearing my heavy breathing and my pounding feet! Headphones allow me to feel better and...

At last size 10 trousers not only do up..... but they fit properly as well! So pleased as my size 12s slip down over my hips and just look baggy and silly as they're a style without a belt on them!:D

I might look into them more as there's one in Norwich - only about 4 miles from me.

Thank you again for all your lovely comments. Pete you're right, my back doeasn't ache each morning, my hip doesn't hurt to walk any more and various other niggles that I just "accepted", then realised over a period of time that they have all gone. Feel so much better for it. Honestly jeg37...

I use the one at the gym as well - press ups, tricep dips (omg that hurts!!), squats, and holding squats, and the plank. I also have a shoulder problem so I rest it on the plate to relax it, and that does seem to help losen the joint up as well.

Have any of you done Park Runs? A work colleague mentioned them to me today. They're time trialled 5ks done around the country but they're free once you've registered and anyone can go along.

I agree with PatchworkPuss, make sure you drink alot when exercising, otherwise your muscles retain fluid. You also may find your body needs a day off to "recover" from the exercise. I find if I exercise on a number of consecutive days, the weight loss doesn't show, but it will when I take a...

Thanks Shazzabir for the welcome. Never thought I'd enjoy running but I've really caught that bug!

I hope you don't mind me invading your thread! I've just signed up for my first half marathon on 25th November. It's a long time off I know but it seems an awfully long distance to prepare for. I'm doing Race for Life 10k on 19th May and can now run 7 1/2 miles at 11 minute mile pace. With...

I've done this a couple of times, once on holiday and once when visiting my parents. I've simpley told my consultant the previous week, I won't be at the meeting but will weigh in elsewhere. I've then found the nearest one and rang the consultant so they knew I was turning up. No problems...

Fantastic achievement - really well done! x

I think sw guidelines say that for 5 ft 4 the lowest weight is 8 stone 4lbs. It'll be printed in one of the books - sorry can't remember which one off the top of my head!

Brilliant weight loss well done. You must feel fabulous x

Had to share this. I'm getting married next year and have started looking at wedding dresses. Went to the first shop today and had an amazing time. Tried on loads of dresses and the ones that looked the best are tight, really figure hugging dresses! I couldn't believe how small my waist...

Jacqui3444, my tips would be, take everything in small chunks - half a stone at a time and reward yourself as you achieve each award. Don't worry if you have a bad day, just get back on track the next day. You won't necessarily lose every week, and you may have no idea why you've had a sts...

Thank you so much for your compliments and words of support. It hasn't always been easy, but when you get there it does seem worth it. When I started I used other people's photos as the inspiration - they all looked so slim and above all happy. I thought I needed to show others what I've done...

I've finally plucked up the courage to show my before and now nearly finished pictures. The photos were taken a year apart - Feb 2011 and Feb 2012. The before photo was the one thing that pushed me into acknowledging my weight and knowing I had to do something about it. One year later even...

I've now lost 6 stone in exactly a year.

I've been to Champneys at Tring before - it was lovely. Very relaxing, food is wonderful (but very healthy!) and the treatments are great. Loved the head in the clouds scalp massage in particular. Expensive but worth it!

Mine was a photo I had taken with my OH's stepmum, she's a tiny size 8 and I was next to her at size 18 - 20. Until that point I really hadn't registered just how big I was. We had the same picture taken in February this year - ie one year later and the difference is incredible!

I'm also getting married in April 2013 and although I've only got about 18lbs to go, it still seems a mile off! I'm going for my first look at dresses over Easter - I have no idea of what I want but I can't wait to go. My issue is with still losing weight and toning up through exercise what...

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I'm a teacher and our school sets up either IEPs or PSPs which are linked to behaviour. You could ask the school to look at setting one of these up which will set targets for him to meet. Shirleen's idea of rewarding at home is also really good. If achool can work in conjunction with home so...

Mine would be don't try to lose it all in a week. It took a long time to get to your starting weight, it will take time therefore to get to your target Remember 1-2lbs per week is normal, even if you feel disappointed. Finally split your weight loss into 1/2 stone sections and aim for those...

It's been a great feeling watching it go down. From starting with a BMI of 39 which was extremely obese I really didn't know if I'd get to this stage. It's been a real journey. Now onwards to target!

Finally after a year my BMI is now under 25 and I am officially classed as healthy! I've checked it online with a calculator about 10 times today just to see it say I'm healthy. It feels wonderful! :D

Hi Sarah, I've been losing weight now for a year and am 2 lbs off 6 stone. I started exercising from the start and have been extremely lucky, I really don't have much saggy skin at all. It's mainly on my stomach, but even that is still toning up as I continue. I started running and doing an...

Unfortunately this didn't work for me. I was last a size 12 about 10+ years ago and kept a couple of skirts and tops from then to "slim into" at some point. However when I got to a size 12 they didn't fit! My shape is so different from last time that those clothes just don't look right at all...

Fab explanation Ermintrude! I've written before that my weight has plateaued for a couple of months now. Occasionally I lose half pound then put it on and am really not going anywhere! However during that time, I've lost inches everywhere and at 10 stone 6, I'm starting to get into size 10...

I was awarded Biggest Loser last night at my group as well. I didn't actually know anything about this award - apparently I joined the week after it was given out last year and it hasn't been mentioned before. My C said it was given to the person who had lost the most in the year. Should get...

I have two favourites - bacon double cheeseburger, sw chips and salad and also sw quiche chips and salad. Love them both!

What a nightmare! The sweet and sour one was my friday lunch treat at work for surviving another week and also another was my quick snack after my sunday long run. Gutted!

I love SW chips! I have them about 3 times each week as well and it hasn't affected my weight loss.

I won a professional photo shoot and pictures just before Christmas and my boyfriend and I had the pictures taken yesterday. We don't get to see them fully until next week, but even from seeing them on his camera I looked slim! And the photographer said I had a good figure. I can now replace...

Work in 1/2 stone amounts and give yourself a reward for each half stone - that worked for me, I had all sorts ranging from a magazine, nail varnish, a facial all sorts, that helped keep me motivated. Also keep track of your measurements, seeing those go down is a great feeling. You can get...

I have a personal training session once a week and we always use the TRX machine for 30 mins. It is very hard work, but I know it is making a difference. I've been using it now for 4 months and I still hurt after each exercise! It really does focus you on being in the right position and working...

I had the same over Christmas, 4 days off plan and I was in agony during the last two nights. Felt very unwell and it was a relief to get back onto plan and my low fat and healthy diet.

I just had to share this. I'm training for Race for Life 10k in May, and have just run my first 10k outside in 1hr 7 minutes!! I felt really good and could feel I was going well, but that time has really surprised me. My personal trainer said I ahould aim for 1hr and I laughed. . . after...

I think one of the first things to look at is are your shoes giving you enough support? Old trainers or your your usual pair don't necessarily work for high intensity exercise. I agree that shin splints sounds the most likely. Hope it heals soon x

I have to admit I do exactly the same - drain then pat down well on kitchen towel. Sometimes it really can be hard to find extra lean mince and I find this works for me.

I'm getting married in April next year and I would love to be a size 10 bride - without having to panic to be able to slim into my dress. I'm going dress shopping in June and want to find my dream dress and wear it with pride, as opposed to having "that one" merely because it fits.

At last I have lost a whole pound!!!! So happy the scales have moved in the right direction. One pound to go then I can be officially classed as HEALTHY!!! More motivation than ever to keep going now.

Let us know which plan you are doing - also you're not having any syns on that food menu

Good luck Gina! I'm another one who never thought they would ever say they enjoy running, but I've definately caught the bug now! My first 10k is on 19th May

Thank you all for you supportive comments and helpful suggestions. I think I will probably do some high intensity interval training on the treadmill - too snowy for outdoors!! Hopefully this might help to kick start the weightloss again. 4 lbs more would be great then I'm a healthy weight for...

Dear Ofsted Why oh why oh why do you have to come this week when the kids are as high as kites and school is covered in 6 inches of snow? You really will test my diet and stress levels to the utmost. I WILL NOT let you beat me until I comfort eat for England like I did the last 4 times!

I'm at the same stage as you. I exercise alot and have now been told by my personal trainer to concentrate on the inch lost and % of body fat loss as well as I am building muscle. She's said for now to ignore the scales and focus on these. My weight has waffled round the same 1/2lb now for...

Thank you everyone again for the lovely comments and encouragement. Arctic blond not grey, my body fat is healthy at 28% (lost 10% in the last 3 months) so I'm really happy with that and my muscle has increased as has they hydration levels as they were low before. I went for a pt session...

Thank you for all your comments above. I started exercising when I started the diet, one minute run then 2 minutes walk and have gradually built it up since then. I'm doing race for life 10k in May so need to keep the running up for that. I drink about 1/2 litre of water each time I exercise...

I wonder if anyone can help. I've been doing slimming world since March 2011 and lost 5 st 10lbs. I've been building the exercise up steadily and can now run 10k in 70 minutes. I now do a personal training (weights) session for 45 mins, a speed run of 3 miles, and a long run (now of 10k) each...

I wonder if anyone can help. I've been doing slimming world since March 2011 and lost 5 st 10lbs. I've been building teh exercise up steadily and can now run 10k in 70 minutes. I now do a personal training (weights) session for 45 mins, a speed run of 3 miles, and a long run (now of 10k) each...

I have shoulders!!! I know this sounds bizarre but I've been "discovering" bits of myself over the past few months - I now have hip bones, ribs, a collar bone and tonight looking in the mirror my shoulders look defined! Now if only I could discover my knees!!!

Harebell fairy huge congratulations on boot camp. Its something I would love to do at some point. Will you keep us updated what you had to do and how it went?

I did the same when a child at school gave me a box of maltesers. A treat size bag (5 syns) is 10 maltesers, so I've divided the box into food bags each with 10 in. It has worked as I would have binged otherwise.

I have now officially signed up for Race for Life 10k on 19th May! I set this as my aim back when I started sw in March 2011 and joined the gym. I feel comfortable I can do this as its still 4 months off and I can currently run over 8k. Just need to keep going and try to speed up as well.

I have my sunday roast with laughing cow cheese triangles instead of gravey!

I'm really excited by Race for Life this year. I'm going to sign up for the 10k event. I can now run for 8 1/2k in just over an hour, so will be ready perfectly by May. Also I've just bought a pencil skirt in a size 12 which fits perfectly with no wrinkles over my thighs!!! Happy me!

I'm training for Race for Life at the start of May which will be my first 10k. Can now run 8k so should be ready by then. I really seem to have caught the running bug and would love to do a half marathon next year.

I weigh first thing each morning and then before I have my tea each night! I know I shouldn't but . . . . it's a habbit now! They do go up and down and I hate it, but I've learnt to accept what they say and just continue. My little confession is that I actually took my scales on holiday...

I had exactly the same feelings when I started exercising. When I wwent to the gym, I stuck my headphones in and ignored everyone else even though I was the largest one there by far! The first time is always teh worst. I then found a body attack class and truct me everyone ealse WAS ultra...

Lol acc I've been known to do exactly the same and go to bed if cravings get unbearable! However before i get to this stage non-food ideas include going for a run / walk, brushing my teeth or having a hot bath. These have all worked for me in the past.

I run 2 or 3 times a week - now up to 5 miles each time. Also I have a personal training session a week as well to help with toning and muscle strength. I'm training for the race for life 10k in May so need to keep it up. Exercise has made a huge difference I think to both my weight loss...

Well I haven't made the target I set myself..... however I did lose 2 1/2lbs this week which means I get my 5 1/2 stone award which is sooo what I wanted! Congrats to everyone else with their weight loss and long may it continue into the new year x

I have 1.5lbs to go to reach 5 1/2 stone and so hope to do this on Tuesday! Each half stone now seems to be harder to achieve than the one before, I am being soooo good! Good luck to everyone else x

I've stayed the same this week, which to be honest I'm pleased with. Mum's birthday, lovely meal out and too many home cooked nice things, so happy with stayed the same. However I'm going to be soooo good this week. 1 1/2lbs for 5 1/2 stone. Must do it this week!!!

Whoops! 1/2 on for me this week. However was deserved and lucky it wasn't more. I bought my boyfriend a bag of 5 raspberry and white chocolate cookies as he hadn't been allowed them since I started sw in March . . . he now won't be allowed them again as I ate 3!! Obviously cant have those in...

The final straw for me was looking at the photos after my boyfriend and I visited his relatives. I looked enormous next to them and hadn't acknowledged to myself earlier just how big I was getting. He's been updating them every stone, so when I see them again in February they really will have...

I had a (female) work colleague come up to me today and say that I had a really small bum!!!

I do hope so!!!

Just 1/2 off for me this week but I'm pleased with that. Went back to see my parents at the weekend, mum was in cooking mode and I ate too many flapjacks! Better be good this week - just 1lb to go for 5 1/2 stone award.

Dear studpid lorry driver Next time you are driving, please don't shed your load of christmas trees all over the road so that the poloice have to close it and I end up on a 90 minute detour. Yours Fed up driver

I will probably have to do that eveilpenguin and buy some more expensive ones, but not until I get to target! Looks like I may just have to struggle for the next 3 months or so! At least it's not just me.

I'm really enjoying shopping in "normal" shops, but feel frustrated at times as I just don't know what style suits me. I've moved away from all over black and now most of my wardrobe is bright colours. I think the personal shopper idea will be fab for me when I get to target. I'm finding...

That is a gorgeous picture - and you look so happy as well. Well done x

Well done Trango - fantastic result x

For me parsnips make me bloat and also if I have too many carbs in general. This amounts to 2 potatoes a day or one potato and some pasta. Lots of water helps and then cutting down for the next couple of days helps. I can't have green days at all because of this.

I've lost 4 1/2lbs this week - not quite sure how as I seemed to be eating all the time! However I have increased the exercise again so that may have helped. Also I was sow and my C told me I meet the criteria to go through for Miss Slinky which I won last week. All in all a good week!!

I spent the day shopping and have bought 2 dresses in a size 12 and a new belt as my current one has had 4 extra holes punched in it and reaches 1 1/4 times round me! If someone had told me when I started sw back in March that I'd be in a size 12 by Christmas (having started in a size 20) I...

I've lost 1/2 lb this week which if I'm being honest was okay. Last 3 weeks have been very busy after dad's stroke and eating properly has not been my priority. I've been good sort of, but it's difficult to find sw food at my mum's house and not inconvenience her as she insists on cooking for...

Well done to everyone this week. I've lost 1lb, and that was enough to get me my 5 stone award. Very very happy with that. I now feel that with 70lbs lost another 30 is certainly achievable!

I'm in a similar position. However I've now noticed a pattern since the middle of August I lose for 3 weeks, the stay the same for one week. I've accepted this begrudgingly(!) but if thats the way my body wants to do it, then I have to live with this - however frustrated I feel.

I STS this week which I am pleased with. Lots of problems this week - my dad had a stroke and is in hospital and will be for at least another 10 days. Journeys down to Essex for the next few weekends. Everything is rather stressful. I think over the next couple of weeks I need to be as good...

Very happy tonight, lost 3 1/2lbs and was SOW. Only 1/2 to go to reach 5 stone. I want my new sticker so much!!!

I've lost 3 1/2lb this week and was SOW! Very surprised as I'd thought my weight losses had slowed. Just 1/2lb now to go to reach 5 stone. Really can't believe how well this is going.

Hi Rainstar, at last someone who has the same problem as me. I go so red after about 7 minutes and also really sweaty. I've just decided to ignore it, drink loads as I work out and take a towel!! The instructor says it's simply my body's way of showing it's working hard.

Vanilla with chocolate here I come!!

I agree completely. Over the weekend, my boyfriend decided his tummy fancied carrot cake. One very happy male tummy full of carrot cake later, I was one very cross girlfriend as I only had a tiny bit, but managed to stay within my syns......I'd so better have a good weight loss tomorrow!

I weighed in on Tuesday, but have been so busy at work that I haven't even logged on since then! I lost 1 1/2 this week, which is a good start. Now to be really good over the weekend! Well done to everyone this week x

Hi Roxanne, congratulations on losing two stone so far, think positively about the differences that has made to you - clothes, more energy, getting compliments, feeling healthier and better about yourself. I can relate to what you've written, I've still got about 2 1/2 stone to lose and...

Today (well tomorrow) I will be pleased with what ever I lose at wi. I usually set such high standards for myself and then get down if I dont meet them. I will accept myself and feel pleased with my achievements.

We've had lovely weather here in Norfolk today. Boyfriend and I went for a trip on the paddle steamer through the Norfolk Broads. Lovely!

Good luck for tomorrow princess247 x

The scales are moving in the right direction this week after sts last week. Now 11 stone 8.5, so gradually moving towards the 10s!

Well done to everyone for their losses this week. Mine was 2lbs which got me my 4 1/2 stone award and SOW. There is now light at the end of the tunnel. I'm starting to feel that 36lbs is now possible. The countdown has started!!!

I'm never going to be a Geordie! I love Norfolk too much! Very happy and proud of myself. I can start to see the light at the end of the tunnel!

Thanks for accepting me. Had a good night at wi earlier (even though it doesn't count in this - lost 2lbs, got sow and 4 1/2 stone award. This sets me up really well now to stay motivated for this challenge until Christmas.

Hi all, am I too late to join? I've been losing really steadily until the start of September, when I started to drift a bit and have had a cople of sts weeks although no gains. This would really help me to keep focused. I'd like to lose 18lbs by Christmas, then I can start 2012 with a nearly...

I've worn contacts for about 15 years and wouldn't be without them! I have the soft lenses you change monthly and don't have any problems. I found they too some getting used to at first - the whole idea of putting your fingers in your eyes is not nice, but once you get over that it's fine. I...

I'm 5ft 3.5", and now weigh 11 stone 11. I'm a size 14 bottom half and have just started getting into size 12 on the top half.

I really like the new hi fi bars - but I'm probably going to stick with the chocolate delux ones. I've never tried the alpen bars. My problem is my oh so wonderful boyfriend in so many other ways loves the cranberry ones and keeps sneaking them!!!

I'm so glad you found it! Just as a point for everyone (my friend is a biology teacher), remember in warm weather our fingers expand, but in cold weather they will shrink, so please be careful with rings. x

My consultant has never asked me about setting a target and I'm pleased with that. I know that my initial one is 10 stone because that is in the right weight for my height and should be the right bmi as well. I will then decide whether to lose up to a stone more. Seeing an 8 something on the...

Its a great feeling - I agree completely! Mine's been going due to running and using the cross trainer. One day my legs will look good!!

Thats really impressive jac76, it's taken me 5 months to run 5k in 36 minutes! My aim is to do the Race for Life 10k at the start of May. My gym instructor has set me up with a new interval programme to initially help increase my speed - 2 mins jog, 2 mins run. Do you run on a treadmill or...

I've had a couple of new nsvs this week, firstly the deputy head at school came laughing up to me saying he keeps doing a double take when he sees me in the corridor as I look so different! Also I tried on a lovely dress in BHS in a size 14, then had to ask the assistant to get me a size 12 as...

That really is great news. Well done, you must be so proud of yourself for so many reasons. x

I really like my group, it's really supportive, with people taking an interest in how everyone has done that week. My C is always ready to give advice and happy for others to contribute. We've recently split into two groups, so that is taking a bit of getting used to, but I'm so pleased I...

That is such fantastic news x

Last night, I've finally now run 5k in 36 minutes. Really pleased with this, but my legs ached so much this morning!!

Another 2lbs off for me this week. A bit annoyed as I was really wanting another 1/2 to get my 4 1/2 stone award. Oh well definately get it next week! Well done to everyone else who's weighed in today.

Good luck Clair from me as well. SW does work but as others have said, work in half stone amounts as trust me 5 stone seems a long way off at the start. Enjoy x

Very pleased this week. Lost 2lbs and am now in the 11 stones. Haven't been there for about 10 years so really, really happy.

I went back to school today (I'm a teacher) and couldn't believe how many staff commented on how much weight I've lost and how good I look for having lost it. Two even said they didn't recognise me when I was walking down the corridor! All smiley now. . . . lets see what the students' reaction...

I didn't tell anyone other than my boyfriend at first in case things didn't work out!! I only started telling other people at work when they began noticing that I'd lost weight. Now I'm quite happy with people knowing what I'm doing. The only thing I don't like is being asked how much more I...

Hi Tattooedmammy, I have a pair of size 16 Yours jeans which you are welcome to have. They are dark blue bootcut and although they are a regular length, they fitted me fine and I notice I'm shorter than you! I haven't done this before so let me know how we sort this out x

Don't give up on the exercise Nibblenibble, personally I find it has really helped with my weight loss. It can take time for your body to adjust to intensive exercise like going to the gym, but please persevere. My gym instructor said one reason for weight gain when exercising is not drinking...

He is, he's such a star!

I'm okay with chocolate in the treat size packets and can limit myself easily. I now want to put some of the things I really like and would have no control over back into my syns. I'm buying orange clubs tomorrow which I know could be lethal! Luckily my very supportive but tall boyfriend will...

A good wi for me tonight - 3lbs off, SOTW and also got my 4 stone award. Very happy.

I always use my syns for chocolate in the evenings. This was always the time when I overate before and I find I don't need or want anything extra during the day, but in the evening I need that sweet fix. The difference is that now I can control how much I have and stay within 10 syns each night.

My boyfriend and I started looking at engagement rings today. We had my finger measured before I started sw (in March) and my ring size was an N. We decided to get it checked again today. Couldn't believe it when she said I was now a K - I know I've lost weight all over, but 4 ring sizes thats...

Thank you all for the encouragement and praise. Yes, I do EE all the time, I find it's easy and I don't really need to think very much about what I can and can't have. Now hoping to lose 2 next week and get my 4 stone shiney. Good luck TattoedMammy for your 2 stone award as well x

And mine as well!! :sigh:

I also thought this was starting from the next weigh in - 11 lbs may be a bit ambitious in just the 4 weeks in September, being able to include tomorrows as well makes it achievable!

Hi catmonkey, if you liked a boy called it, then try books by Cathy Glass - her experiences as a foster parent, each book is on one of her foster children and also those by Torey Hayden - her experiences as a teacher for children with extreme behaviour and special needs. These cover the...

Please would you add me on the list as well. I would like to lose 11lbs by the end of September, as this would mean a weight loss of 4 1/2 stone by my birthday on the 28th.

I love reading these nsvs, they are so inspiring for me to continue. My latest nsvs are - I've been on holiday last week and walked at leat 5 miles every day and loved all of them - even going up hill was fun! Also Bhs has a new range in now and I've bought 2 new dresses in a size 14, they're...

My new nsv is I've bought a new pair of jeans and a new pair of trousers both in a size 14 and they both fit!!! So happy :D

I met by boyfiriend through a dating website - we'rs still together over two years later. It can work!!!

Hi frankied, I'm no expert on anorexia or bulimia, but I can tell you that your weightloss is very similar to mine, I've lost 3 st 9 1/2 in 22 weeks. I do lots of exercise but I eat properly, have my HE and 10 syns a day. I spoke to my consultant this week about the speed of my loss as I've...

I had my first gain 4 weeks ago and was gutted by it, even though I knew the reasons why. I made sure I got back on track the next week and since then I've been back on plan completely and it seems to have kick started the weight loss again. In the 3 weeks since I've lost 10 lbs. I think a...

I always get home motivated to continue, so I stick to the plan. However there is one lady in my group who swears by shop bought fish and chips each week on the way home. It works for us both!!

Like other people have said, I find I need to plan in advance, both food wise and what I'm doing. I buy lots of fruit which I can either put in a box and take with me, or buy snack packs. It doesn't always work, but I'm a lot better when I think ahead. Also my boyfriend is really supportive...

You look absolutely fabulous. Amazing weight loss very, very well done!

Well done everyone for your weight losses this week. I lost 3lbs and am surprised at how quickly I'm going through the 12s.

After 22 weeks of following sw I am now over half way there!! It's a great feeling and I so hope I can keep going and achieve my aim. I got my 3 1/2 stone award tonight, but 7 stone still seems like a long way off. However I WILL get there!

I swim once a week and have built up the number of lengths since March. I really enjoy it, I go on a Friday night and find it is my switch off time between work and the weekend. I let my mind go completely blank and just count lengths. No one pays any attention to me and I find that at the...

I'm going to have sw quiche made with bacon, chicken, onion and pepper, sw chips and salad. Then a magnum mini (8 1/2 syns) for dessert.

What a gorgeous dress - I'm sure it will look lovely. Again, cream will look great and is also a contrast.

My latest nsv is my boyfriend had to put another hole in my belt over the weekend so that my jeans stay up. This was the same belt I couldn't actually do up at all before I started sw!

So far I've lost 3st 6 1/2lbs in 20 weeks. I know there will come a time when it slows down, but I'm going to continue enjoying it until then!

Thank you all for you ways to make quiche. I made it for the first time last night and after keeping my fingers crossed while it cooked . . . . it was lovely! My boyfriend also loved it and prefers it to the shop ones as the pastry is his least favourite part.

What a wonderful weight loss Sweet Pink - very well done. My next goal is 1/2lb to get my 3 1/2 stone award. I love stickers!!!

Hello everyone, I've finally made it into this group having lost a further 3 1/2lbs this week. :D I am very happy to now be out of the 13 stone - it seemed to take forever!!! No doubt however I will be saying this again in a couple of months time!

My mum has had fluid retention for a month now, and the doctor put her on tablets as well. The fluid has now gone down and her weight is coming off again. I really would put your gain down to the fluid retention. Exercise is good for you and will help increase your weight and inch loss.

I've been doing slimming world since March and in my first 14 weeks I lost 34 1/2lbs. Good luck with your weight loss for your holiday

This is a great idea. I have to admit, I'm exactly the same - I've been worried about missing group for a couple of months now. I've found the local one to where I'm going and will go there just for the one week. I'm hoping this will help kepp me on track.

I agree with the compliments everyone has already paid you. You look stunning and I love your maxi dresses. Well done x

My sins are always chocolate based! I buy a big variety bag of treat sized things. Twirls are 6 syns, mini bag of m&ms is 5, crunchie, twix or mars bar are also 5, curly wirly is 6 1/2, milky way / milky way stars are 3 1/2. Then I add in a couple of individual chocs as well - heroes 2 1/2...

A- AVAILABLE: No B- BIRTHDAY: 28th September C- CRUSHING ON: Oh and it still has to be David Beckham! :p D - DRINK YOU LAST HAD: diet coke E - EASIEST PERSON TO TALK TO: My boyfriend Neil F - FAVORITE SONG AT THE MOMENT: Nicole Scherzinger - Don’t hold your breath G - GIRL OR BOY: Girl H -...

I have another one to share. I looked in the mirror yesterday and noticed the hem on my skirt wasn't level, pulled the t shirt up and realised my size 16 skirt was round my hips instead of on my waist! Then realised I could get it off both over my hips and over my head without undoing...

What I lovely present to be given. I'm very jealous now. I'm sure you will have an amazing time and have some lovely treatments. Enjoy.

I had a meeting earlier tonight, the previous one being back in May. Every female there commented on how well and how much better I looked - one even saying I look 10 years younger!! Do I really look like I'm in my 20s still???

Last week I had my first gain of a pound. What a difference a week makes. I've just got back from wi and have lost 3 1/2 lbs this week.:D Very happy and so pleased to be back on track and speeding along again!

It's nice to hear of other people who are wanting do build up (very gradually!) their running. I started off running for 1 minute then walking for 2 at a slow speed, and then increased it when I felt ready to. I don't run outside, similarly to jammy biccy85, I feel too self conscious, but I'm...

I'd like to join this as well. It will hopefully inspire me to be (relatively) good when I'm on holiday for a week in Ausgust! Weigh in for me is on a Tuesday and currently I only do EE days.

Thank you Sweet pink and BrightonMark for your support. My long term aim is to run Race for Life next year - the 10k and actually be able to run it. :eek:

I used cerazette same as blonde8 for about 8 months, gained a stone and my periods ended up lasting for 20 days with a 10 day gap in between. Complete nightmare. I'm now back on the normal type of pill, but struggled with weight gain before starting sw.

Silly question, but is lilt zero free? It has about 8 calories per can? Thanks

I had to share as I'm really pleased with myself. For the last 5 weeks I've been doing interval training on the running machine at the gym - 2 minutes walk, 2 minutes run for 24 minutes. Last night I decided just to see how long I could run for and I ran for 10 minutes!!!! I've never ran for...

Hi becca wecca, I think it's an excellent decision to join the gym.. I joined 2 weeks into my diet and it was the best thing for me. I got a proper programme sorted out and was taught how to use the machines and weights. I know it's helped with my weight loss and I've toned up as well. I was...

Thank you all for your kind words of support. I know I can do it and I feel back on track, I just worry about slipping more often. I'm one of these people who feels that this is an all or nothing venture and if things start going wrong I'll just give up and convince myself I can't do it...

Excellent post - it should be shared with all groups

I had my first gain this week - only a pound and I know the reasons why. We had a week off timetable at school and did trips out leaving early and getting back much later than usual so eating properly kind of went out the window as did going to the gym. Also had a meal out where I looked at...

Don't know if this will help anyone, but when I started slimming, I really wanted to feel how much I'd lost. It's all very well saying "I've lost a stone" but I wanted to see and feel this. Therefore I now visit my local supermarket and lift potatoes!! Everytime I lose another 2 1/2kgs...

EE is working for me - I've not had any red or green days since I started in March. My view is if it works then I don't need to change at the moment

Just as a thought - Sainsbury's seems to be good for clothes for me at the moment. Even better, they're quite cheap so don't break the bank balance when they need to be replaced on a frequent basis.

I have 10 each day, then I know I've got a spare few for roast dinner on sunday with a yorkshire pudding and gravey

Same for me as well. My size 16 summer skirts fall down to my hips instead of being on my waist and now look a bit silly. However size 14 skirts don't fit comfortably yet, although dresses look fine! My winter coat that didn't fit last year fits perfectly now . . . . but by winter...

I bought a gorgeous size 14 dress at the weekend and a denim jacket I've wanted for ages also in a size 14 ...... and both fit perfectly. :D Much better than elasticated waists and a size 18-20!

My nsv is I suddenly realised last week I can sit comfortably in a meeting with my legs crossed. I can't remember the last time I did this. :D

I don't tend to buy clothes over a size smaller. I buy then when I can't quite get them done up or they don't look right yet. That's because my shape is changing so much and what I like on the hanger may not fit me even when I get to that size properly. For example shift dresses are...

Well done hoping a fabulous weight loss. I've lost 4lbs this week and got my 3 stone award. Very very pleased and surprised. I've been losing at a steady 2lbs per week for the last 5 weeks so this is definately a surprise. Feel really motivated now! Long may it continue.

I know the feeling Ellebear, it feels so good afterwards, but I'm so tired doing it. I sweat buckets as well and go very red, but the instructor said intervals was the best way of losing weight so I must do the same thing tomorrow!

Thank you Spanx and CornishTT for your welcome. I had a lovely clearout of clothes over the weekend, the charity shop pile is definately growing! Also I cleared out the hangers that say size 20 and 18 on the tags at the top. They now say 16 and even a couple of 14s - I love it!!

I go to the gym twice a week, I start with 5 minutes walking on the treadmill, then interval training - 2 minutes run, 2 minutes walk for another 30 minutes. I then do weights for about 30 minutes and finish with 15 minutes on the cross trainer. I also swim a mile once a week and do a body...

Hi kettlechip I agree completely with what everyone else has said. Have your syns and enjoy them!! I spend all my syns on chocolate every day and I've lost each week so far. It really does work. Good luck x

Thanks Emma, it was soooo hot, but I didn't want to miss it as I'd only started last week!

Honk!!! I've been good and I've done a body attack class tonight!

I've worn Yours clothing for the last couple of years - they always seem to be good quality and last for ages. They're reasonably priced as well.

This week I will Drink more water Do four exercise sessions (2 x gym, 1 swim, 1 body attack class) Not jump on the scales so often and then get stresed when they change for the worse!

Hi all, I hope you don't mind another new face on here! I've been doing SW now since March and have now lost 2 1/2 stone, but have 7 to lose in total. So far it's been nice and straight forward but I hope I don't lose motivation. I love the fact I'm on my third pair of jeans and that so many...

I've been lurking around this forum for a few weeks now and have decided to introduce myself. I've been doing SW for 15 weeks and tonight got my 2 1/2 stone award :D. Feel thoroughly motivated to continue now even though there is a long way to go. I will be slim...... one day!!! I love...