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  1. Taniau

    USA/Canada Free Branded Foods

    No problem :) I actually find it quite easy to do here mainly because it forced me to move towards making my own meals and not buying things from the coffee shop just because I was lazy and out of time. I did make up my own HEXB's though, finding things that were close to what people were...
  2. Taniau

    USA/Canada Free Branded Foods

    Online for HEXB I see: 2/3 cup - Fiber One Honey Clusters/Nutty Cluster & Almonds/Raisin Bran Clusters 1 cup - Fiber One Original 1/2 cup - Fiber One Protein Cereal, Cranberry Almond The nutritional information comes to 5.5 syns...which is around what the other cereals are.
  3. Taniau

    USA/Canada Free Branded Foods

    0.5 syns for 3.5 oz, which I think is one slice.
  4. Taniau

    Why is Friday night hard

    I tried the cheesy chips the other night and they were fantastic! A great treat :)
  5. Taniau

    Re-joiner

    Hi Gayle, Welcome back! I've restarted too last week; it feels good to be back :)
  6. Taniau

    USA/Canada Free Branded Foods

    Hi Claire, I'm still trying to wrap my head around the online search tool but here's what I found :) Also, I don't know what's up with the formatting...sorry. Plain fat free is free for all brands Activia Light Fat Free Greek Yogurt, all fruit flavors, 3½oz Free...
  7. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Down another pound for me!
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    Friday weighers

    One more down for me :)
  9. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Two off for me! I signed up for a 4 week online challenge; the workouts are HARD and there's a calorie counting meal plan...what an eye opener on portion sizes and how my "I'm full" signal is out of whack. I think it will give me the kick in the butt I need to stop the one on one off I've been...
  10. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Down two, but unfortunately was up 4 after holiday last week. Pretty sure the other two will move along just as quick :) Well done to everyone this week!
  11. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Two days in a row! Piles of meetings today at work, including my performance review from 2011?! Love how we have to do these things even if it's a million months out of date. All good though :) Food for Thursday (EE Day) Breakfast - 1 cup of cut up strawberries, 1/2 cup yogurt and HexB of...
  12. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Well done! :worthy:
  13. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Poor neglected diary :( Went on holiday to California last week of May, got back on Saturday sort of rested and full of enthusiasm. Also bought a bunch of new summer clothes that actually fit...so if I start feeling ho-hum again and not on plan I'll know it sooner than if I was wearing my...
  14. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Well done everyone! One and a half down for me :) Now off for holiday, so I'll try to be good next week :)
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    Friday weighers

    For dinner most of the time I use a side plate, but recently I haven't been doing it 100% of the time. So that may be one thing to look at. This week was rough because I was at a convention and had to buy food and try and stay away from coffee break goodies and networking appetizers.
  16. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Up two and a bit :( But I kind of knew it was coming. I'm determined to have a good week next week and then off on holiday for a week, yay!
  17. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Nope. Not alone :) I don't think I've stopped eating all day.
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    Friday weighers

    Well said Kim :) I realized this week that I've totally been ignoring eating until satisfied and I fell back into the trap of eating until my plate was empty. I also ate everything in sight Chunky, so I know what you're talking about. Getting close to goal seems to make everything more...
  19. Taniau

    Exercise Challenge - May 2012

    One hour for the last few days. I need to get more exercise in this week. BattyNora 20 hours - 2hrs 45mins achieved (17hrs 15mins to go) Blackwidow - 16 hours - 6 hrs 28 mins achieved ( - ) DaisyBell18 - 17 hours - 5 hours 30 mins achieved (11 hours 30 mins to go) Kat1e 30 hours - 13 hrs 45...
  20. Taniau

    Exercise Challenge - May 2012

    45 minutes for today and yesterday :) BattyNora 20 hours - 2hrs 45mins achieved (17hrs 15mins to go) Blackwidow - 16 hours - 4 hrs 0 mins achieved ( - ) DaisyBell18 - 17 hours - 2 hours 25mins achieved (14 hours 35mins to go) Kat1e 30 hours - 8 hrs 35 mins achieved (21hrs 25 mins to go) kazz43...
  21. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Up one (and a bit) this week. boo. Looks like the up-one-week, down-one-week continues...which is okay as long as the ups aren't more than the downs! Good luck to everyone on their WI!
  22. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    I agree. I think there comes a point where weekly weighing becomes frustrating. I think this week is an up week for me :(
  23. Taniau

    Exercise Challenge - May 2012

    1 hour brisk walking today. BattyNora 20 hours - 2hrs 45mins achieved (17hrs 15mins to go) Blackwidow - 16 hours - 3 hrs 0 mins achieved ( - ) DaisyBell18 - 17 hours - 1 hours 05mins achieved (15hours 55 mins to go) Kat1e 30 hours - 7 hrs 5 mins achieved (22hrs 55 mins to go) kazz43 - 30 hours...
  24. Taniau

    Exercise Challenge - May 2012

    1/2 hour walk at lunch BattyNora 20 hours - 2hrs 45mins achieved (17hrs 15mins to go) Blackwidow - 16 hours - 3 hrs 0 mins achieved ( - ) DaisyBell18 - 17 hours - 0 hours 45 mins achieved (16 hours 15 mins to go) Kat1e 30 hours - 6 hrs 25 mins achieved (23hrs 35 mins to go) kazz43 - 30 hours -...
  25. Taniau

    Exercise Challenge - May 2012

    50 minute walk at lunch :) BattyNora 20 hours - 2hrs 45mins achieved (17hrs 15mins to go) Blackwidow - 16 hours - 3 hrs 0 mins achieved ( - ) DaisyBell18 - 17 hours - 0 hours 45 mins achieved (16 hours 15 mins to go) Kat1e 30 hours - 6 hrs 25 mins achieved (23hrs 35 mins to go) kazz43 - 30...
  26. Taniau

    Exercise Challenge - May 2012

    1 hour of Zumba! BattyNora 20 hours - 2hrs 45mins achieved (17hrs 15mins to go) Blackwidow - 16 hours - 2 hrs 0 mins achieved ( - ) DaisyBell18 - 17 hours - 0 hours 45 mins achieved (16 hours 15 mins to go) Kat1e 30 hours - 6 hrs 25 mins achieved (23hrs 35 mins to go) Littlest-Cupcake - 15...
  27. Taniau

    Exercise Challenge - May 2012

    35 minutes at lunch, hopefully I can get a Zumba workout in after work today :) BattyNora 20 hours - 2hrs 45mins achieved (17hrs 15mins to go) Blackwidow - 16 hours - 2 hrs 0 mins achieved ( - ) DaisyBell18 - 17 hours - 0 hours 25 mins achieved (16 hours 35 mins to go) Kat1e 30 hours - 5 hrs 25...
  28. Taniau

    By the end of 2012!

    I've been going up and down, but this week was a down week so I'm updating my stats :) Emmou - 30lbs (2lb lost, 27lbs to go) Acc - 30lbs (1.5lbs lost 28.5bs to go) Aesir22 - 47lbs (2lbs lost - 45lbs to go) CharleyBar - 57lbs (9lbs lost - 48lbs to go) Kaz40 - 59.5lbs (0lbs lost - 59.5lbs to go)...
  29. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Down 2lbs too :) Which I'm happy about because I think I've managed to get my head around things again. Good luck to everyone and have a fantastic weekend!
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    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    WI day! Down 2lbs! Guess this is what happens when you actually follow the plan :)
  31. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Food for Thursday (RED day) Breakfast - yogurt, strawberries and cereal (HexB) Lunch - leftover omelet from Wednesday. Bell Peppers. Snack - Banana Dinner - raw veggies, baked cauliflower (HexB for oil), 3/8ths of a personal pizza (17 syns) and some wine (13 syns). So, over slightly, but a...
  32. Taniau

    Exercise Challenge - May 2012

    Another brisk walk at lunch :) BattyNora 20 hours - 0hrs 45mins achieved (19hrs 15mins to go) Blackwidow - 16 hours - 2 hrs 0 mins achieved ( - ) DaisyBell18 - 17 hours - 0 hours 25 mins achieved (16 hours 35 mins to go) Kat1e 30 hours - 3 hrs 5 mins achieved (26hrs 55 mins to go)...
  33. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Well done Kim!
  34. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Quick update, as I have a meeting in 7 minutes :) Hopefully I can do some Zumba tonight. It's been drizzling here and they may close the baseball diamonds which would mean i don't have to hang out in the cold and watch 7 year-olds play baseball. Food for Wednesday (EE day) Breakfast -...
  35. Taniau

    Exercise Challenge - May 2012

    40 minute walk at lunch today :) I might be able to add more later tonight too! BattyNora 20 hours - 0hrs 45mins achieved (19hrs 15mins to go) Blackwidow - 16 hours - 1 hrs 0 mins achieved ( - ) DaisyBell18 - 17 hours - 0 hours 0 mins achieved (18 hours to go) Kat1e 30 hours - 2 hrs 5 mins...
  36. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Went for a walk in the rain at lunch today and took time to splash in the puddles, since I was wearing my rain boots :) Doing a big cook at dinner tonight since DS is supposed to have a baseball game on Wednesday, so I figure I might as well make tonights dinner as well as something for...
  37. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    And another round of crazy weekend garbage eating. I honestly have to get a grip on this. Monday (Red Day) Breakfast - yogurt, strawberries, cereal (HexB). Lunch - Massive salad and raw veggies, topped with some tuna salad (4 syns for the tuna salad mayo). Cheese (HexA) Snack - Banana...
  38. Taniau

    Exercise Challenge - May 2012

    I'm in! Not sure what to aim for though, so this month is just a guess :) BattyNora 20 hours - 0hrs 0mins achieved (20hrs to go) Blackwidow - 16 hours - 0 hrs 0 mins achieved ( - ) DaisyBell18 - 17 hours - 0 hours 0 mins achieved (18 hours to go) Kat1e 30 hours - 0 hrs 45 mins achieved (29hrs...
  39. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Good job everyone! And Hello to all the new faces :) My week wasn't as good, 1 pound up. Which isn't too bad for how many "extras" I ate over the weekend. On the good side, my belt is much looser this week, so something positive is happening with the workouts :)
  40. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Quick Thursday update. I have eaten everything in sight. Or at least it feels that way :) Food for Thursday. Red day. Breakfast - berry scone. Probably all 15 syns. 2nd breakfast - yogurt, strawberries and cereal (Hexb) Lunch - salad, chicken, banana and jicama. Snack - more yogurt...
  41. Taniau

    +*+* POST your food pics for meal ideas +*+*+*

    Frittata! Corgettes, broccoli, bell pepper, chicken, cheese and bacon. Yummy :)
  42. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Fantastic loss Chunky!
  43. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Wednesday, grey and dreary here. Looks like it wants to rain but isn't (I think it's because I wore my rain boots to work, and the weather is trying to spite me). I feel very snacky today, and I think it's because * week crept up on me again (which would explain the bloat and 2 pound gain I'm...
  44. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Tuesday was at the Zoo on a school field trip. So much fun! Lots of walking and sunshine and generally having a good time. I did have too many snacks though, but meals were really quite healthy. Food for Tuesday (RED day) Breakfast - 2 egg omlette with 1/2 HexA cheese Snack - Cookie and...
  45. Taniau

    Erm's Photo Diary

    The soup looks wonderful, might have to try and make it on the weekend. Also, :party0011:on your 4lb loss this week!
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    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Had a fantastic weekend. Unfortunately me saying that I spent the entire time drinking wine and eating chips is waaaaay closer to the truth than me saying I stayed close to plan. Oh well, such is life. I did workout both Saturday and Sunday, so I'm hoping to get points for that :) Also...
  47. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Wow! Good job everyone :) 2lbs off for me (I don't quite trust my scales, but I didn't double check either :p ) Hopefully it's the end of the up-two-down-two game.
  48. Taniau

    By the end of 2012!

    Good job! I'm sure next week will be another loss :)
  49. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Was a good day yesterday, was hoping that today would be just as good but there's been a theft in our office and, of course, it was some money I was responsible for. My fault for not locking it up properly, but to be fair someone really had to sift through my stuff to find it. So it was a...
  50. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Happy Birthday!
  51. Taniau

    Wahoo!

    Good job!
  52. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Have been absent again, bad girl :nono:. This week I feel is the first in a while that I've been back on track after way too much of this :17729:. I should have started updating again on Monday but I was too lazy, but that stops now :) It's cold and raining and generally yucky here this...
  53. Taniau

    By the end of 2012!

    I'm staying about the same each week, it's a bit frustrating but not surprising as I remember being able to maintain this weight years (and years) ago :) Also, there's still way to much Easter chocolate left in my house!
  54. Taniau

    Success express diary with pictures

    Your SE food looks yummy :)
  55. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    2 pound gain for me :rolleyes: Too much weekend fun last week. I actually did pretty well during the week so I'm just going to keep it up and hopefully things will be better next WI.
  56. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    You and me both Kim...the Easter weekend parties started on Thursday and didn't end until Sunday. Plus all the chocolate that's in our house...
  57. Taniau

    Before Slimming World...

    Years ago I did WW and it worked but I wasn't really happy doing it. Partly because I was at the lowest point range and was always hungry, and (probably more importantly) I didn't cook much and wasn't making good choices on my points relying on low-point packaged foods instead of cooking from...
  58. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Good job! Going to group seems to be working well for you :)
  59. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Friday - WI day! Lost 2 pounds, which is good :) Think I had a little help though from the sickness on Wednesday. Saturday - trying to be good, but it's difficult on the weekends I find. Having BBQ steak, veggies and potatoes tonight, yummy.
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    Erm's Photo Diary

    Hope it gets better soon.
  61. Taniau

    By the end of 2012!

    one more down for me this week :) Emmou - 30lbs (0lb lost, 30lbs to go) Acc - 30lbs (1.5lbs lost 28.5bs to go) Aesir22 - 47lbs (2lbs lost - 45lbs to go) CharleyBar - 57lbs (9lbs lost - 48lbs to go) littleflutterby - 43.5lb (25.5lbs lost - 18lb to go) Malc-D - 21lbs (0lbs lost-21lbs to go)...
  62. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Excellent losses this week! I managed to lose the pound I found last week plus an extra one for good measure :)
  63. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Love Thursdays :) It means we're really really close to Friday and the weekend! Woke up feeling much better (not 100%, but much, much better) so at least I'll be functional today. Not sure what's going to happen on the food front, I packed breakfast but have no ideas about lunch or dinner...
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    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Behind again....tsk tsk. Wednesday was a write off, woke up at 4:30 feeling really yucky and it continued throughout the day. Was asleep at 8.
  65. Taniau

    Really Worried...

    Make sure you drink lots of water to help with the water retention (sounds weird, I know). But like the PP's said; there's not much you can do. Since you asked about gains though; this month (going through it right now...not amused) I gained 5 pounds in fluid and then it was gone 2 days before...
  66. Taniau

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    Totally agree :)
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    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    I have an interview/important meeting outfit. I was so mad (in a good way...kind of) when I went to put it on and it was hopelessly big.
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    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Tuesday and it's still snowing off and on and generally being gross out. I want Spring to be here now!!!!! Dh has decided he wants to be involved in the household budget again. This usually happens once or twice a year, until he wants something expensive and then it becomes inconvenient and...
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    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Yikes. Have been amazingly bad at logging food, and it shows on the scales :) Although, I think I'm retaining fluid because I haven't been *that* bad. Anyhoo...today will be a running list of food and exercise (possibly even random feelings), I'll edit as needed. Pasta and chicken for...
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    Friday weighers

    Exactly :D My journey may take twice as long but I'm going to enjoy myself along the way.
  71. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Up a pound for me too, which is actually a lot better than the start of the week. There was too much good food, too much bad food and too many drinks :) Here's to the start of a brand new week!
  72. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    I'm glad going to the class is helping, won't be long now until you've reached your goal!
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    Erm's Photo Diary

    That's fantastic! Way to go!
  74. Taniau

    How Much Water Have You Drank 2Day ?

    not enough for me too, 1.25 litres, but I'm still at work and will get some more in before I leave.
  75. Taniau

    By the end of 2012!

    Down 1.5 this week :) Might be a coincidence, but I've had 3 good weeks since giving up coffee for Lent. We'll see how it goes next week and if I can keep it up. Haven't been doing any real exercise though, and I should be to tone up some of the wiggly bits. Acc - 30lbs (1.5lbs lost 28.5bs...
  76. Taniau

    By the end of 2012!

    Of course! We just put down how much we'd like to lose this year...hopefully that will get us to target ;)
  77. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    1.5 off for me, yay! Well done to everyone this week :)
  78. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Like the new pic :)
  79. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Welcome! Good luck tomorrow :)
  80. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    We want you to stay too! Good luck tomorrow everyone!
  81. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Wow, it's been a while. Weekend was fun, and the rest of the week has been kind of tiring. We put our clocks forward on Sunday and I'm still feeling it. I've tried to stay on-plan (well, staring on Sunday and then ignoring the pizza we had on Wednesday), so we'll see what happens tomorrow at...
  82. Taniau

    SW Wot Do You Prefer Red, Green Or EE

    Red for me. I only do green or ee when i want rice :)
  83. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Yep, this way you get 5 days to limit the damage :)
  84. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Down a pound this week! Nice to see, and let's hope I can keep it off this week :) Off to a dubious start, as I had fast food for lunch and we're going out with friends tonight. I'm going to attempt to be good for the rest of the day. And the rest of the weekend :)
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    Friday weighers

    You and me both :rolleyes: And I was trying to be good! But a burger and chips flew into my mouth at lunch.
  86. Taniau

    By the end of 2012!

    Haven't been updating, sorry! But the scales are finally going down again, instead of bouncing around the same number for weeks :) 1 pound off this week and 1.5 last week. Acc - 30lbs (1.5lbs lost 28.5bs to go) Aesir22 - 47lbs (2lbs lost - 45lbs to go) littleflutterby - 43.5lb (20.5lbs lost -...
  87. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Welcome Spek79 and AuburnAngel! A pound off for me :) It's nice to see the scales going in the right direction again. Now I have to remember to be good on the weekend ;)
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    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Hungry today, must be back to normal! Went for a walk at lunch, it was a little brisk but nice to be outside. Read a textbook at work re: Well Log Interpretation....it made the day go by quickly, but not really entertaining reading. Did NOT drink enough water though, and because I was hungry...
  89. Taniau

    The 'what i resisted today' Thread.

    You're stronger than I would have been :)
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    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Much better today :) And firmly back on track I think. Snowed a ton last night which made the drive into work twice as long as normal. I brought my boots and mitts and hat so there was no excuse to not go for a walk at lunch. It was brisk, but nice. We get a new channel on television now...
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    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Wound up mostly unwell all weekend, but feel almost 100% today. Except that I'm not hungry at all and kind of afraid that if I do eat I'll start to feel yucky again. So I had a muffin around 9 and it's half way through lunch and I'm thinking I might try and eat my berries and yogurt. I did go...
  92. Taniau

    Don't you just love it when...

    I'm so much happier now that it's light out longer :)
  93. Taniau

    Wardrobe full of thin clothes?

    I was able to fit into a bunch of dresses I had kept and didn't think I'd fit into again. It was a great feeling :) But I also didn't try stuff on for so long that I missed wearing some dress up trousers and then when I needed to they were all way too big! So, if you're keeping clothes...make...
  94. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Way to go! And an excellent reminder too :)
  95. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Hrmph...DS's sickness didn't pass me by as I'd hoped. Had a bout of yucky tummy last night and into this morning. Stupid virus. So WI was a bit off, I'm saying 139 and accepting that I may have a STS next week to make up for it. So far I've had lots of peppermint tea, some ginger tea, water...
  96. Taniau

    Anyone else get sore mouth eating pineapple?

    Good to know :) There's lots of fruits and veggies (and booze) that hurt my teeth...I bet they all have a similar enzyme.
  97. Taniau

    Anyone else get sore mouth eating pineapple?

    I get it too, I always assumed it was because the pineapple is so acidic.
  98. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    -1.5lb for me :)
  99. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Better today :) And almost the weekend! Weigh in tomorrow and, this morning, I was down a bunch. But I'm pretty sure that was due to yesterday not being normal. We're trying to eat from the freezer so that we can defrost it properly...tonight I need to throw away the old stuff that's been in...
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    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Yucky day. Was up all night with a sick little buddy :( now we're hanging out at home and I think we're both a little bored. Food is kind of sparse so far: cup of tea, little bit of yogurt and cereal and a bowl of chicken noodle soup with crackers. And a mini muffin. Dinner is chicken...
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    Erm's Photo Diary

    Well done!
  102. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Today was so full of meetings, but it made the day go by quickly. Exercise: 30 minute walk at lunch. Food for Tuesday (green day) Breakfast: Eggs and a few potato chunks. Will say Hexb for the cheese and ham in the eggs. Lunch: yogurt, berries, cereal and honey. Hexb and 1 syn for the...
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    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Alright...no more excuses...here's my update for Monday in my DAILY diary. I don't know why my motivation has gotten up and left, but neglecting my diary (and exercise) is not helping. So I will update daily, and I will exercise daily...even if it's only my walk at lunch. Today should have...
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    Friday weighers

    It's totally true! This last bit has been one step forward two steps back. Of course, eating properly for more than half the week and doing some exercise will probably help me out a little too :)
  105. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    I pound up for me...boo...I had another weekend that went completely off-track. Will try to do much much better this week :)
  106. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Let's hope she has a heavy hand when she comes to my house :) I'm looking at a gain I think...
  107. Taniau

    +*+* POST your food pics for meal ideas +*+*+*

    Paella! from ginlins recipe.
  108. Taniau

    Chicken and Chorizo Paella

    Made this tonight and it was wonderful :) Thanks for sharing the recipe.
  109. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Hey there! I'm trying to stay on track, but finding it difficult at the mo. Hopefully my giving up coffee for Lent will help kick-start things again :) Hope you're doing well too!
  110. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Of course :)
  111. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Welcome!
  112. Taniau

    Show us your kitchen and SW staples

    Yes it is :) I think it was a birthday/Christmas/mothers day present one year. I love using it :)
  113. Taniau

    Show us your kitchen and SW staples

    Here's the kitchen, but not the SW staples because the pantry and fridge are a mess right now :)
  114. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Down 1lb for me and quite pleased at it :) We have a "pay for unhealthy food/drink" jar at the house now. It started as a joke, but it's really helped me think about what I'm eating and drinking. I think it could also work as a syn tracker for people who are "hands on"...and you can buy a...
  115. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    That sucks :( For fluid retention I've found that herbal teas really help. Peppermint, green tea, and hibiscus all help to flush the system out. There's probably more too, but those are the ones that I have here.
  116. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    I hear ya on trying to get the mojo back. It's been really hard since Christmas. But good job on weighing in :)
  117. Taniau

    Unthoughtful people!

    This happens at my house all the time Mrs.S.!
  118. Taniau

    Don't you just hate it when....

    ....there's an excellent seat sale for your flight and the website transaction won't complete because they've implemented a new-fangled "security" feature for your credit card. I'm filled with HulkSmash! rage right now....
  119. Taniau

    Chicken and Chorizo Paella

    Looks yummy :) Might have to make this on the weekend.
  120. Taniau

    Erm's Photo Diary

    The starter looks fantastic!
  121. Taniau

    Pros & Cons Ebook Reader

    Found a downside to the ebook reader...the cracked screen :( I dropped mine over a year ago and got a tiny crack down the side, which wasn't a big deal. But a few weeks ago the entire side cracked beyond readability. I didn't realize how much I'd become to depend on it...
  122. Taniau

    Unthoughtful people!

    Dear Co-worker, Please bring any issues you have with the team and/or processes to me first before going to your micro-managing, process for the sake of process, pain in my rear boss. I don't want to deal with her 24 emails and follow up meetings, especially when everything is running...
  123. Taniau

    3 Positives for today...

    1) listening to some high energy really fun music and it's making work go by so quickly! I just have to stop myself from singing along :) 2) I ate my lunch slowly and in small bites so that I could actually enjoy it. 3) It's Friday and we've got no plans until Sunday!
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    Friday weighers

    Good job everyone :) STS for me, I'm not upset though because last weekend was filled with bad eating so I'm happy that I got it under control.
  125. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Wednesday was a good day. Realized I don't like Butter Chicken, I gave it two tries and it just isn't for me. Give me a green Thai curry and we're rocking though :) Today has been okay so far. I found out that I can read my SW Magazines on both my phone and my PC...which made me happy almost...
  126. Taniau

    The Good thing about being naughty...

    Good job on realizing you were full! I have to get better at slowing down and appreciate what I'm eating.
  127. Taniau

    3 Positives for today...

    1) Found out that I can read my SW Magazines on my PC and it's made me ridiculously happy. Now I can print the recipes! 2) Going to a family Valentines dance at DS's school tonight. Should be fun :) 3) WI tomorrow and if I can keep the STS I saw this morning (after the binge-fest weekend)...
  128. Taniau

    3 Positives for today...

    I love Vanilla Earl Grey, yummy :)
  129. Taniau

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Sadly, the sauce was out of a jar.
  130. Taniau

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Butter chicken. I think I'm ready to try Vindaloo soon :)
  131. Taniau

    Snack ideas?

    Cheese on ryvita? Are you eating enough for breakfast? I know that wasn't your question, but I find that having a protein rich breakfast (scrambled eggs and cheese) keeps me going a lot longer than fruit and cereal.
  132. Taniau

    Don't you just hate it when....

    I agree. You booked first, they should have contacted you to ask if your reservation could be changed. Not just cancel it outright.
  133. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Funny enough, I did this with my digital scales last night. Weighed myself, then myself plus a big book (just to see how much is weighed), then myself again. Apparently lifting that book make me gain half a pound :)
  134. Taniau

    Erm's Photo Diary

    Happy Anniversary!
  135. Taniau

    Valentines Day

    We don't do anything either (same for anniversary), don't really see the point. We'll have to get something for ds since they make a big deal of it in school. We met because our I was dating his best friend (and vice versa) in school and we all hung out at his house (his dad worked midnights...
  136. Taniau

    Need to have some syns!

    2% Greek yogurt is yummy :) I also use Thai curry sauce from a jar for 4-5 syns per serving. Or butter chicken sauce for about the same. (but mostly i use syns for wine :) )
  137. Taniau

    Domino's Pizza

    The pizza dough recipe I use at home is 25 syns for the flour and then 15 syns for the oil. Plus any topppings. Flour adds up fast!
  138. Taniau

    3 Positives for today...

    Yay! I hope they release the 2nd version on playstation, you cab create your own routines with it :)
  139. Taniau

    What have you just eaten??

    Yep...just as it reads green beans and mozzarella cheese :) I have no idea how it started, but it's yummy
  140. Taniau

    3 Positives for today...

    1) Not bored at work today (well, mostly) :) 2) Had a good sleep last night and felt refreshed for the rest of the day. 3) There was junk food in the kitchen and I didn't have any!
  141. Taniau

    3 Positives for today...

    Well done on making it through your first day! How was day two?
  142. Taniau

    3 Positives for today...

    I love Zumba on the Playstation :)
  143. Taniau

    What have you just eaten??

    Green beans with melted cheese.
  144. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Of course! Welcome aboard :)
  145. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    oops...forgetting my diary is not a good sign. The weekend was full of things that shouldn't be eaten and not a single lick of exercise to balance it out. So I'm trying to be very good for the rest of the week and attempt to get my head back in the game. This line of thinking worked until...
  146. Taniau

    Red diet and weight loss

    I find that I eat past being satisfied on EE, where I can eat to satisfied better on Red. For example, I'm perfectly happy having a Red dinner of chicken breast and veggies...no hunger at all. But on days where I make rice I'll have the same portion size (keeping 1/3 veggies) but add the rice...
  147. Taniau

    What have you just eaten??

    Nectarine. Am still hungry though.
  148. Taniau

    3 Positives for today...

    1) Didn't fall asleep at work this morning...was so tired that it was a strong possibility. Actually, the morning went by quite quickly. 2) Looking forward to a relaxing evening (and early to bed :) ) 3) I found an unopened box of Chocolate Mint tea in the kitchen cupboard yesterday, looking...
  149. Taniau

    Frugal February

    Ha!
  150. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Party went well, there was a veggie tray and she made some awesome salad rolls (I watched, it was way easier than I thought...I'm going to have to give it a try). There was also pizza (I had a tiny slice) and a couple cookies. I drove home, so had one "drink" when we first got there (wayyyy...
  151. Taniau

    Frugal February

    Shopping day today...going to try and keep it reasonable, I have a list and am considering not taking DH with me, since he has no impulse control when shopping :)
  152. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    0.5 lbs down for me today, yay :) Could have been better throughout , but at least it wasn't a gain. Going out to a friends for his birthday party tonight, food will be horrid (fingers crossed that someone will bring a veggie tray) but I'm driving so there won't be any (well, maybe one)...
  153. Taniau

    3 Positives for today...

    1) It's Friday! 2) Had a "good" lunch in preparation for going out to a friends house tonight for dinner. 3) Sunny and warm-ish today...and looks even better for the weekend.
  154. Taniau

    By the end of 2012!

    Lost 0.5 this week...better than a gain :) Acc - 30lbs (1.5lbs lost 28.5bs to go) Pix128 - 46lbs (10lbs lost 36lbs to go) Rkmriddell - 17lbs (0.75lbs lost 16.25lbs to go) Shenzi - 55lbs (14lbs lost 41lbs to go) SuePat10 - 56lbs (11.5lbs lost 44.5lbs to go) Taniau - 12.5lbs (2lbs lost 10.5lbs to...
  155. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    A half pound loss for me. At least it's going in the right direction!
  156. Taniau

    Mandy's Journey from Big Momma to Yummy Mummy!

    Looking good! I can see the change in your tummy and face for sure :)
  157. Taniau

    3 Positives for today...

    Good job cooking from scratch!
  158. Taniau

    3 Positives for today...

    1) Good day at work, Things To Do...and not so dreadfully boring. 2) Found a To-Die-For recpie that I'm going to make for our friends birthday on Friday. Since I'm making it I probably won't eat any (weird that way). 3) Had a really fun evening hanging out with DH and DS.
  159. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    My no-spend month is going okay, but I'm finding all kinds of stuff I want to buy...and my e-reader cracked beyond repair so at some point I need to replace that too. I have decided that I'll get an allowance of $10 a week that I can spend how I want...because, just like food, if I know I can't...
  160. Taniau

    Extreme Pain

    Sometimes milk helps me if it's cramps, but mostly I would use painkilkers. Hope you feel better soon.
  161. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Much better today, didn't wake up puffy :) Rings were loose and everything. Did 45 minutes of Zumba and had fun doing it. Today was kind of busy at work, which makes the time go by faster, but limits my internet time. Quick drive home, started dinner, made the boys unload the dishwasher...
  162. Taniau

    3 Positives for today...

    1) Dinner was yummy 5 syn chicken alfredo. 2) Really good workout after work. 3) Dh and ds did the dishes while i worked out.
  163. Taniau

    Diary of losing my baby weight (now that my son is 5!)

    I hope his first day of school went well!
  164. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Very cool :) Looks like some good guests at the con...have fun!
  165. Taniau

    100% SWers - 1 day at a time :)

    Honk!
  166. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Ooops, haven't been good with my diary (which is probably a reflection of haven't been good with the plan). WI was 1.5 off, so back down to 141 lbs, yay. To celebrate I ate and drank everything in sight for the next 24 hours...but my sister and I had a great night out. Sneaky peak at the...
  167. Taniau

    Drinking Water

    See if you can find one that has hibiscus in it...I'm drinking a blueberry superfruit herbal tea that tastes really good.
  168. Taniau

    3 Positives for today...

    Lovely positives lately! Mine for today: 1) Went for a nice walk at lunch, weather was beautiful. 2) Start of a new week, clean slate and all. 3) I think I've convinced myself to start a distance education certificate in Real Estate Appraisal.
  169. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    What they said! :) Also, have fun at the convention!
  170. Taniau

    By the end of 2012!

    me too! :)
  171. Taniau

    Frugal February

    Hopefully got enough for the week for $70. No meat though in the shopping today, since we've got plenty in the freezer. Our meals might be a bit weird some days since I'm going to try and use up the half packages of stuff :) I'm going to *try* and not spend anything the rest of the...
  172. Taniau

    Frugal February

    Cool link, thanks :) I think I'll try it tomorrow when I'm shopping.
  173. Taniau

    3 Positives for today...

    1) did well at WI, 1.5 down 2) went to dinner and a play with my sister, had a fab time, lots of laughs 3) nothing planned for the weekend, can sleep in and lounge if I want :)
  174. Taniau

    By the end of 2012!

    Lost 1.5 :) Feels good to see the numbers going down again!
  175. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Down 1.5 for me :)
  176. Taniau

    The Super Inspiring Travel thread!

    That would be so cool!
  177. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Wednesday and Thursday were good, except all Wednesday I honestly thought it was Thursday and every time was disappointed that I was wrong. Gave myself a rest day from working out Wednesday, but I'm going to try and do the longer Zumba workout tonight while dinner is cooking. Am going to do...
  178. Taniau

    Frugal February

    My husband is the worst at this! He likes to buy because "it's a good deal" or "maybe someday we'll use it", not because we actually need it.
  179. Taniau

    Frugal February

    I haven't used ziplocks before because I have a horrible habit of buying food for the freezer, but never using it and when I do get around to seeing what's in there it's all crystallized and yucky. Hopefully using stuff in a reasonable amount of time will solve the problem :)
  180. Taniau

    Drinking Water

    Or...try to drink a cup (or half) of water every hour you're awake. That way you're not overwhelmed by feeling you need to drink a great big huge bottle all at once.
  181. Taniau

    3 Positives for today...

    1) We talked about exciting software development prospects at work, hopefully I'll be the one to lead it up. Which is what I like to do and is super fun. 2) Going to do up a yummy Green Thai Curry tonight for dinner. 3) WI-Friday and going to see a play with my sister tomorrow!
  182. Taniau

    Frugal February

    For some reason I love to see what other people buy for groceries :) I also love to wander grocery stores when I travel. Sometimes I'll even take pictures of the packages :) We did a Costco trip last weekend and I got some good stuff, but when I went to repackage it all my vacuum sealer...
  183. Taniau

    Frugal February

    I'm going to jump in too, I've got a freezer that needs to be emptied and saving money never hurts :) There's 3 of us and I have a loose budget of $100 a week for food (stuff is expensive here) right now, but I'll see if we can do $75 a week...including work lunches and breakfast.
  184. Taniau

    The Super Inspiring Travel thread!

    My first thought is; there's posh hotels here? But I would totally do a road trip and stay in the Fairmont hotels along the way. I love their history.
  185. Taniau

    Don't you just hate it when....

    Roll on indeed!
  186. Taniau

    The Super Inspiring Travel thread!

    Tahiti and Bora Bora are on our list for sure, but I'll never get hubby in a plane for long enough to *get* there. Pacific cruise that goes from LA to Hawaii to Bora Bora and back...28 days! Or...if time isn't a problem, do a round the world cruise. Machu Picchu I want to ride the Orient...
  187. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Good job! (your new picture looks lovely too, btw)
  188. Taniau

    By the end of 2012!

    Good job! WI for me tomorrow...
  189. Taniau

    Drinking Water

    I agree that link will give you a high number, but I like it because it makes you think of all of the things that may contribute to you needing to increase your hydration. Like living at elevation (which I do)...never thought that would mean I need more water :)
  190. Taniau

    Drinking Water

    Yep...it really does. Water helps with a lot of things and most of us are quite dehydrated. There was a link somewhere that you could see how much water you needed to be properly hydrated...it was quite an eye opener :) (Sorry for the post and run...but gotta go to a meeting) ETA: found the...
  191. Taniau

    3 Positives for today...

    1) back to the point where I'm looking forward to exercising and don't see it as a chore. 2) Have lots of energy today 3) I didn't push DH out of the car this morning when he was acting like a 3 year old who didn't get his own way. ;)
  192. Taniau

    Can't stop EAAATING :-/

    I'm finding it difficult too. I think some of it is because it's winter and our bodies know that...it also seems that I have zero will-power over the last month, which is also part of it :)
  193. Taniau

    amazed at forum viewing figures for SW

    I was a mod for a parenting (moms specifically) forum and it was an eye-opener. Every single topic could start an argument or someone would get hurt feelings and then get huffy about it. That's why I'm so impressed with this site and the people who are on it :) And it's totally helpful and...
  194. Taniau

    iPhone vs Samsung Galaxy S2

    I'm not sure about the Galaxy S2, but I have a Galaxy S and it's not that great as a phone (admittedly it might be user error and my cheap cell phone plan)...for multimedia and all the rest it's fantastic.
  195. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Did the Zumba Rush DVD yesterday when i got home from work...for a 20 minute workout it was pretty intense...but fun, unlike some 30 day shred workouts I could mention. It will probably take a few more tries before I can do all the routines without looking like a fool though :) One of my goals...
  196. Taniau

    3 Positives for today...

    1) I like what I'm wearing today...looks good too :) 2) Listening to some fun music and chair dancing at work. 3) Nothing to do tonight but sit at home and relax!
  197. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Well; I *tried* to be good over the weekend, was probably only 50% on plan though. However, I did work out Saturday and Sunday, and I made a meal plan (kind of) for the rest of the week...so that's a plus. I am some kind of cranky today too, possibly due to too much wine yesterday (american...
  198. Taniau

    3 Positives for today...

    1) It was nice enough to go for a walk at lunch, so I've got more energy for the rest of the day. 2) Work day is going by quickly and that's all you can really ask for on a Monday :) 3) My sister emailed me to see if I wanted to go to a play with her on Friday. Which is always fun.
  199. Taniau

    What's your goal? Non Weight!

    Good point!
  200. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    I did a weekend trip to Beijing years ago with a friend...ate nothing but buns, crisps and Starbucks. The menus scared me...but it was fun :) Still have my $15 designer jeans too!
  201. Taniau

    What is your exercise plan for the week??

    Sunday done. Feeling good!
  202. Taniau

    By the end of 2012!

    I'm in :) At some point this year, hopefully before Sept 29th, I'd like to be 130lbs. So, -12.5 pounds for me. We'll see how it goes.....:) (am lazy and on my phone, I'll add myself to the list when I get to a computer)
  203. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    It happens :) Probably be gone quickly too.
  204. Taniau

    What is your exercise plan for the week??

    Saturday done...I'm on a roll! :)
  205. Taniau

    Syns - why are some free and others not!?

    Funniest thing I've read in a long time :)
  206. Taniau

    Syns - why are some free and others not!?

    Ahhh, but you'd be missing on the "eat until satisfied, not stuffed" part of the plan :)
  207. Taniau

    Syns - why are some free and others not!?

    Totally agree, even though some stuff seems odd, it works :)
  208. Taniau

    Syns - why are some free and others not!?

    My question is why is Olive Oil a HexB if it's all about fiber? And how a cereal bar is healthier than a small amount of avocado....but I know that argument's been done before in other places :)
  209. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Thanks, I have a positive outlook for next week :) Well done on your own loss!
  210. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    So...1 pound up at WI this morning. Had a bad week staying on plan, I am kind of disappointed at myself, but there's not a whole lot I can do about it now except be more mindful going forward. And not eat crap most the week. And PLAN dinners, I think a lot of the bad choices were because we...
  211. Taniau

    What is your exercise plan for the week??

    So last week was kind of pathetic exercise-wise, so here's a more realistic plan for next week: Mon - Friday: 35 minute walk at lunch. Weather looks to be reasonable next week so this shouldn't be a problem. Fri: off Sat: Zumba - Activate (45 minutes) Sun: Zumba - Tone (30 minutes) Mon: Zumba...
  212. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    1 pound up for me. Pretty much all my fault too... Well done to everyone else this week though!
  213. Taniau

    3 Positives for today...

    Yeah, DH and I were talking about this the other night. It was 6:30 and pitch black, we were both tired and not wanting to do anything and I reminded him that in the summer we would be on our way to play ball at this time and would be full of energy until 10:00. Amazing what the lack of...
  214. Taniau

    WW or SW?

    I did WW years ago and I think this is what happened with me. I wasn't making the best choices with my Points, but I also wasn't doing anything to try and change it. If I were to do WW again I probably wouldn't be as hungry. That being said...I not going to change from SW right now, as I...
  215. Taniau

    3 Positives for today...

    They are here :) 2.5 minutes more daylight than yesterday. I'm taking every minute I can get.
  216. Taniau

    3 Positives for today...

    1) Days are getting noticeably longer so I'm driving home in daylight instead of twilight. 2) Ordered some audio classes for us to listen to on the drive home. We get to learn some history! 3) Friday and WI tomorrow!
  217. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    At least you had your pig out a few days before WI, gives you some time to deal with it :) I've done it on (more than one) Thursday, had a look, saw a loss and then had a big pasta dinner with bread and wine :rolleyes:
  218. Taniau

    Could it be a 'sign'

    Sounds like an excellent goal. Once you get there you can see if you'd like to continue or maintain for a bit.
  219. Taniau

    Quality time with partners

    Hubby and I drive into work together, so we've got 45 minutes each way of alone time. Which is okay unless he's nattering about something I don't care about and I can't get him to shut up :) We're also going to download a bunch of Learning Spanish podcasts and listen to them together. Which...
  220. Taniau

    Friday weighers

    Good luck Vicky...I'm sure the exercise will pay off :) Hope the Red week works out for you Rachel...I'm not sure I could do a success express week on purpose. Sometimes I have days where it happens by accident, but I think it would cause me too much food stress to plan to do it a whole week...
  221. Taniau

    Tania's Weight Loss Diary

    Oops, kind of lost the plot today. Started out okay but the drive home was long and frusterating and instead of what was planned we're having pizza and wine and listening to random songs from iTunes. Good news, I guess, is that I had 2 hexa, 1 hexb and 13 syns left when we walked in the door...
  222. Taniau

    3 Positives for today...

    1) Work is going well, and is interesting enough to occupy almost the entire 8 hours I'm here. 2) * week started and I didn't notice any bloating. Cranky as heck last week, but that's a different story. 3) I've been sleeping pretty well the last few nights, falling asleep easily and staying...
  223. Taniau

    Can we get too focussed on the numbers on the scales?

    Well done on your losses :) And I think it's an excellent question you've put out there. I think choosing a goal weight is good because it's easier to stick to a plan when there's a goal in sight. Unfortunately I think a lot of us forget that it really is a number picked out of the air, or...
  224. Taniau

    *sniffles* Best Comfort Food

    Risotto with lots of cheese.
  225. Taniau

    FAO slimming worlders in the US/Canada

    Awesome! Thanks BritMum :) (I'm assuming that Canucks can join too?)
  226. Taniau

    Thank goodness for SW comfort foods !!

    Hope you're okay.
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