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  1. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Well I've been a bit MIA lately because mad weekend where I ate the most bloody scrummy food on Saturday at the amazing Bar Boulud in Knightsbridge - I had half a bottle of wine, a martini, lamb terrine (no bread or butter I hasten to add), a burger to die for, french fries, a tarte au chocolat...
  2. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Had really nice enchiladas last night and the staff were really great - but it seems that my body cannot take that sort of food anymore and is now paying me back, which is more of an inconvenience rather than making me feel ill, I've still managed to just eat my Lighter Choices Moussaka and...
  3. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Lucy you said it on mine a few pages ago when I went for noodles the other week LOL but I actually ended up eating a rice dish. I've had a looksie on the menu and they do a grilled chicken dish with salsa but I'll be honest I'm right up for a chicken enchilada - that is supposed to be better...
  4. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    I'm going to have spend the day resourcing what to eat tonight! You know what is harder for me, soft drinks. I've not had any fizzy diet drinks or fizzy water for weeks ever since my whole bloating issue. Oh wait I did have just the one 'ickle G&SL Tonic but still .... I'm probably going to...
  5. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Didn't feel any better and I have WI in the morning! Craparooney I am not looking forward to that after the indulging I did on Saturday but it is what it is - next Saturday will be worse as we're going to one of my most favourite restaurants in London - Bar Boulud...
  6. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Oh duh grilled meat! Yup good idea sweetie
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    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Exactly babe.... Arghhhh! I read on weight loss resource to have ribs for a starter rather than the never ending plate of nachos Also enchiladas maybe a better option
  8. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Urghhh I feel so rough.... I HAD to go to a lunch today which I had forgotten about and was a bit p'd off about because I have a lot of food events this week unfortunately so having another to deal with was annoying. Anyway went to this New Zealand restaurant and just had a seafood platter with...
  9. Samalama

    The story of happyhealthy's expedition to maintain!

    Oooo loving your work Lucy! Ahhhh the memories of all nighters :)
  10. Samalama

    Tina's diary of hopefull optimism!

    Mmmm dippy eggs.... break a leg to Sara.... mmmm steak and chips.... enjoy...... oh wait....... you lost how much?!! 2 pounds!??? yayyyyyyyyyyy :)
  11. Samalama

    Tina's diary of hopefull optimism!

    ack pudding time would be it for me LOL I have no idea who would start such vicious rumours about sausage ;) soooo wrong LMAO
  12. Samalama

    Nearly at my goal - last push!

    ooo how did you make the healthy chocolate cake? Also what about your enchiladas do you make those yourself too? I am loving your diary and I tried looking at the NOTW link but now I guess it's gone poof with the whole RIP NOTW Well done and congrats to the previous weight loss what an...
  13. Samalama

    Jenny's Calorie Counting Road to Success! 5 lb down :)

    Hey Jen - welcome to CCing, lovely to have you join the gang! I think given your weight that probably going over by 220 isn't that big in the whole scheme of things. Sounds like you are doing everything you can to make the right choices even at those difficult times when we are known to turn...
  14. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    I had a yummy roast chicken with lots of salad and a few new pots and it was absolutely scrummy and I also had one yorkshire pudding and it was so nice and I felt so much better for it!
  15. Samalama

    Emma's 100 days of weight loss...

    Dancing surely burns calories off LOL hope the rest of the week went well.
  16. Samalama

    Fat and 50!! I think not..

    eeek hope your mum is OK, I hope you get to see and that she has a speedy recovery.
  17. Samalama

    Lisa's Diary

    Hey Lisa, how did the rest of the weekend go?
  18. Samalama

    Lindsey's I quit sugar diary

    What's new in Lindsey's World?
  19. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Hey everyone... so my week went a bit manic and I didn't really get a chance to come on here until now. I've had a full on Friday, Saturday and Sunday foodfest and actually I feel awfully hungry and nauseous right now. Friday I had a lovely low fat lunch of a half stuffed baked aubergine...
  20. Samalama

    Bostik's Finally Doing It :)

    Well done on your loss and congrats on 10% weight loss that is brilliant... kudos to you :)
  21. Samalama

    Nurseberyl's Diary

    You know what I think .... these days when one of us says we had such a bad food day I really don't think it's as bad a food day as what we probably used to eat usually before we started CC if you get me? Glad to hear the party went well!
  22. Samalama

    time to get serious! done it before and *WILL* do it again!

    Hey you are doing so well on this down and up calorie days, good for you but I am oh so jealous of your krispy Kreme .... yummy scrummy!
  23. Samalama

    Shazzabir CC Journey to 9st!

    Heyyyy what did you think of HP? I LOVED it but wish it had been longer... although then I would have needed more popcorn LOL it was hard just having a small salty popcorn when I love the sweet so much. Does crying burn calories because I did a fair amount of that during the film LOL
  24. Samalama

    Viking Supergirl's Last Two Stone Diary! Edit: 7lb down!

    eeek soz to hear about the upset tummy... poor you... but yay on your Adam Ant outfit and a good time at the party!
  25. Samalama

    Fat and 50!! I think not..

    Hey well done on the loss at your last WI! I don't mind a bit of venison myself. Here's to the dog walking exercise!
  26. Samalama

    Tina's diary of hopefull optimism!

    Well done on keeping as low as possible on the cals when you were having a drinkies night - that's fab! Sorry about the hangover though - hope WI goes OK tomorrow despite the alcohol :)
  27. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    This is how NOT to do CCing and I'm actually surprised given my outburst this morning but I've not managed to eat all my cals today and am about 300 down so I didn't exercise tonight because I didn't want to make myself ill, I just had: Breakfast - bran flakes, milk and cappuccino Lunch - Pret...
  28. Samalama

    Understanding calories

    One of the things I did take from Slimming World that has helped me on counting calories is that whilst what I eat doesn't matter as long as the numbers add up and I'm not hungry variety will help your body not get settled and used to the same food stuffs. Therefore I try and mix things up.
  29. Samalama

    Almost gone one whole week without weighing myself!

    Hey, well done for not giving into the Scale Slave. I worry about some of our members being slave to the scale but that said it can make for some entertaining posts and I can see how it could be a way of seeing if you need to chug down the water before official weigh-in. Personally, I think...
  30. Samalama

    Almost gone one whole week without weighing myself!

    Good for you that is a huge hurdle to get over when you are on an eating plan in order to lose weight.
  31. Samalama

    Viking Supergirl's Last Two Stone Diary! Edit: 7lb down!

    I'm over the American attitude (if you're on my FB you'll soon get used to the American way as 50% of my friends are American... long story) and I get what some of you are saying about the chick on the Shred - I too YouTubed it to see if it was something I could do and USA Attitude aside it's...
  32. Samalama

    Ccing and loving it!

    I hate cramps! Your mash sounds divine must make that, thanks for sharing. I too like the sound of your toning DVD - that has my attention span where exercise is concerned :)
  33. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    No worries babe you are here now so thanks for stopping by, I appreciate the support :)
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    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Nahhh I have loads of friends not on FB you're fine - it's the ones not on the internet at all that I struggle with.... I am just not a phone person anymore why can't they get on email?
  35. Samalama

    Beverley is changing to CC

    Yay for your loss :)
  36. Samalama

    Fat and 50!! I think not..

    .... or hit him over the head with the book ;) Enjoy the dog walking!
  37. Samalama

    Calorie Counting and Wii Fit Diary

    OMG I buy so many clothes on Ebay at the moment because whilst I like to have new clothes you're right there is just no point in spending a lot of money on them and Primark and I are still not on the same page size wise soooo Ebay it is and I refuse to pay more than £5 for any new tops ...
  38. Samalama

    Shazzabir CC Journey to 9st!

    To me going to the cinema is all about the food and now the cinema I go to in Florida is serving meals to you whilst watching the film how amazing is THAT?!!
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    Lisa's Diary

    LOL it may not have been a good start but it was an honest one and that is part and parcel of CCing... you have to be honest about what you are putting in your mouth only then can you analyse what is going well for you. Great job today and you had wine as well yayy!
  40. Samalama

    Lindsey's I quit sugar diary

    Because they're not packing much else ;) :D:p
  41. Samalama

    time to get serious! done it before and *WILL* do it again!

    Good job mmmmm I love the taste of Slimfast Vanilla shakes - I've never done Slimfast but I've had the shakes when I've had stuff done on my teeth and I can't eat - scrumorama!
  42. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    True, true and if it were so easy we'd all be skinny minnies and there wouldn't even be a Minimins because we wouldn't need it - then I wouldn't have met you ladies and I probably wouldn't snort with laughter as much given some of the posts LMAO!! :D
  43. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Love ya more LOL - I know, I know THAT is what is sooo silly of my crazy attitude today.... ack! I'm such an attention seeker today :p This is why it's such a bloody virtue... and for me this is why SW didn't work for me because it kept just giving me the quick fix when really I needed the...
  44. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Oh heck my life is an open book full stop so more than happy for people to be on my Facebook bewarned I play Frontierville so be sure to block that game otherwise my feeds will get right annoying LOL when you see the post for Sammy wanting yet another bloody hammer just click on it and will give...
  45. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    The weird thing is I read other's diaries across Minimins and a lot of dieters do seem to react to a disappointing week by heading for the biscuit tin or over to KFC - I love both but I only want to eat either when I'm in a happy mood, because if I ate those foods now and then found I put on...
  46. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Don't be silly Bostik, just coming in here and writing and supporting me is help enough! I'm clearly not thankful enough for my 'ickle pound to be gone .... I'm soooo greedy.... after all it was greed that got me here in the first place mwahhhhh! :D Yup.. I'm losing and THAT is great and you...
  47. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    The good news is I read this and you should all too You can read the whole thread here - http://www.minimins.com/weekly-weigh/16797-bloody-pound.html#post263214
  48. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Thanks Ladies for the words on muscles - much appreciated! Be warned .. major rant to follow: OK I know I should be happy, really I do, and I guess I am “happy” because that is the sort of person I am … always smiling etc etc and I have lost 1 pound which is 8 pounds in 6 weeks which is great...
  49. Samalama

    Shazzabir CC Journey to 9st!

    Big Potter fan here too! Managed to book tickets for Saturday afternoon.....popcorn here I come!
  50. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Bloody legs are killing me! The saga of the tight calves continues and it's driving me potty, I've done so much stretching tonight but they still ache! Now I'm stressed that they're gonna be all heavy and play havoc with WI tomorrow ..... Ack!
  51. Samalama

    Tina's diary of hopefull optimism!

    Awww that was nice of them all to check on you... Good people! Glad to read the day went ok, ack! On the sarnies but yay for your friend enquiring about you Tom confit LOL and a loss aswell good one!
  52. Samalama

    Viking Supergirl's Last Two Stone Diary! Edit: 7lb down!

    Ack! To the WI but wowser to you for your continued shred!
  53. Samalama

    Lindsey's I quit sugar diary

    You looked fabulous dahhhlink! Me loved the shoes too but you can keep your doner kebab - I'm more of shish or chicken kebab chick! Soz you weren't feeling so well yesterday, sounded like more than just a hangover feeling bleh! to that! I'm not sure if this proves why sneeky WI's are wrong...
  54. Samalama

    Squidgy Chocolate Cake - 95 calories

    Oh yeah baby!!! This looks Ahhhh-MAZE-ING!!!!!!
  55. Samalama

    Calorie Counting and Wii Fit Diary

    woo-hoo yayyy for getting in the 10s again and getting 3lbs off that's great news and love the piccy of you, I really like that top! You deffo need to get that Wii back on LOL I love how the OH confiscated it LOL
  56. Samalama

    The story of happyhealthy's expedition to maintain!

    What you mean we are supposed to have waists?!!! Who knew?! HH - loving the before and after shots I can't wait to have some of those myself although I worry at this sprightly young age of 42 that even if I lose a lot of weight everything else won't be springing back... I am paranoid about the...
  57. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Right, because I'm sure I would just starve to death if he didn't cook?! Numpty he is!
  58. Samalama

    time to get serious! done it before and *WILL* do it again!

    Sounds like you had a fab weekend, looking forward to reading how your week goes.
  59. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Thanks sweets... he does come with his faults though ;) there's always a con with a pro LOL LOL but I'm not trading him just yet :D
  60. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Yeah it's all do to the diffuser and it's just another storm in a tea-cup - but it was quite an exciting GP what with The Wolly with the Lolly and then alleged Team Orders oooo it was fun! What is funny with the Hubby is he goes on and on about how no-one would get to eat anything in this...
  61. Samalama

    Tina's diary of hopefull optimism!

    Mmmm pesto - you have me thinking!
  62. Samalama

    Bumblebums Last Chance Saloon.....revisited!

    What a fabulous idea - twice in one day you have me saying to you "loving your work!"
  63. Samalama

    Bumblebums Last Chance Saloon.....revisited!

    OMG Hubby will totally do this... so when I fancy going over a few calories I just make sure he knows that I have a lot of calories let that day and then he doesn't interfere ... it works a treat!
  64. Samalama

    Nurseberyl's Diary

    Oh babe - you're just having one of those weeks we all have them and feeling miserable aside you are doing so well by keeping on track! Good food choices there at Nandos, I shall have to have me some of that! Ummm I know it's a cliche but "it's good to talk" and this is the place to do it babe!
  65. Samalama

    Viking Supergirl's Last Two Stone Diary! Edit: 7lb down!

    OK dumb question but what is an HRM?
  66. Samalama

    Shazzabir CC Journey to 9st!

    I had 2 yorkshire puddings, Aunt Bessie ones, they're not as good as the hubby's, mine or yours probably, but they fit with my calorie intake. Yayyy for sharing pizza, that's the spirit!
  67. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    LOL you two are soooo naughty.......but nice ;) Yeah the Hubby is known as, given my absolute love of Disney, Cinderfella! Today he cooked a lovely Roast Chicken with boiled potatoes, good thing about losing weight in Summer I'm not missing the Roasty pots. I've done sooo much ironing that...
  68. Samalama

    Beverley is changing to CC

    Wow I am in awe of all those that do the Shred....I really couldn't do it... just not my thing and I can only exercise if it's something I am enjoying.. I may feel differently when I've lost some weight... so good for you!! Good luck for WI tomorrow :)
  69. Samalama

    Pizza Express Pizzas

    Yup I have these sometimes just a half and sometimes a whole one depending on my mood and what I have to eat with it. I've been eating pizza once a week since CCing
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    The story of happyhealthy's expedition to maintain!

    OK my 'ickle CC weight loss Guru... I took my mug of hot steaming coffee and finally got round to reading your diary.... 16 pages is a lot you know ;) Wow you have done amazing and I love your honesty and sincerity both here and on other's diaries, always full of advice which I for one find...
  71. Samalama

    Lindsey's I quit sugar diary

    This is why I have been buying all my bras in America for the past 5 years but I do look longingly at those in M&S.... but Asda is sounding promising I may go take a looksy if and when I start losing from the boobies.
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    Tina's diary of hopefull optimism!

    Yeah I think I was born a size 12! Although I do remember at one point buying clothes in C&A by height when I was about 8 years old which I preferred than M&S because that used to depress me as a child being age 7 and having to wear age 10 clothes did not make me feel "mature" as my Step-mother...
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    Nurseberyl's Diary

    I never get to the cinema which is probably a good thing because I love all the snacks that comes with such a visit! Bridesmaids looks funny. So tell me what do you all eat at Nandos because I need to know of places I can go chow down within reason. Huggies to you and hope that you don't feel...
  74. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    OK how are you doing THAT my malteasers seemed to disintegrate within seconds?!! Thank you again for turning me onto the DVD's I can't wait for them to arrive so I can walk more pounds off!
  75. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Good to know I am not the only one - it's really annoying and I do stretch as much as possible... what's a power board?
  76. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Awww thanks, the hubby is the best but this is all because he is such a control freak when it comes to the house so I leave him to it, he cooks, cleans, DIY and does the garden... all whilst I sit up in my office working (ahem.. playing on minimins ;)) I do the washing and ironing and cook now...
  77. Samalama

    Tina's diary of hopefull optimism!

    How many calories are in grass? ;)
  78. Samalama

    Beverley is changing to CC

    Hi Welcome to CC! I hear everyone on the small clothes front I have a whole wardrobe of clothes that don't fit me since putting weight on from the last time I lost on SW so I vowed to myself that I needed to find a way to lose and then maintain... calorie counting seems to be the best way to...
  79. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Noodle night went well.... I didn't have any LOL Turns out they did plates of rice dishes too and the rice was boiled so I decided to do the rice and chicken and black bean rather than sweet and sour - so some mighty fine choices even if I do say so myself! I had a gin and slimline - this was...
  80. Samalama

    Tina's diary of hopefull optimism!

    Ahhh I have a few of these around my knees not that anyone ever sees my knees, in fact I should say around the area where my knees should be because I can't remember the last time my knees actually stuck out further than my chunky calves or fluffy thighs.... anyway apparently to reduce getting...
  81. Samalama

    Bumblebums Last Chance Saloon.....revisited!

    I have been following your exercise on MFP and you are going so well, good for you because you are totally rockin' it and I am loving your work!
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    Nurseberyl's Diary

    I agree with the ladies above - one day wouldn't have done that damage that quick - so be an H2O Queen today and that way the Nandos will taste that much sweeter :) What made you eat so badly anyway? Is everything OK?
  83. Samalama

    time to get serious! done it before and *WILL* do it again!

    I do this a lot and usually I start a day off by putting in all the calories I think I am going to eat that day, which does mean I do plan my lunch and dinner at breakfast time, then I see what I can amend and switch in order to ensure I have enough food to keep me interested.... I'm a boredom...
  84. Samalama

    Fat and 50!! I think not..

    I'm really hoping you got to do the Shred this morning poppet! I have to say it really annoys the crap out of me when people try and get me to eat bad stuff - everyone at work knows I have changed my eating pattern and yet they can't help but offer me a bloody biscuit... I just smugly turn...
  85. Samalama

    Munky's cc diary

    I think that is what is so great about calorie counting - you can make the choices you want for how you are feeling that day and if you need more then you could exercise, I know some people eat their calories whilst others find it doesn't work .... I'm in the camp that I don't want to eat my...
  86. Samalama

    Emma's 100 days of weight loss...

    Hi Em - how is your weekend going?
  87. Samalama

    Lindsey's I quit sugar diary

    Yayyy Lindsey you did it! Congrats on getting it off Sweets! I never seem to lose off my boobs at least not yet this CCing may change all that - I'm a 42D and I would love to be a 38 just because all the M&S bras that I like seem to stop at this size LOL and I deffo want to keep my cup size if...
  88. Samalama

    Viking Supergirl's Last Two Stone Diary! Edit: 7lb down!

    You're all officially weird ;) ... I love food nearly all of it but tried Biltong at a themed SA night at work the other month and I didn't care for it, which of course all and sundry were suprised about given how I eat nearly anything and everything LOL
  89. Samalama

    Ccing and loving it!

    Forgot to add that I am totally a M&S whore and love the new under 150 range mmmm popcorn!
  90. Samalama

    Ccing and loving it!

    Hi ya - looks like you've been doing well and congrats on giving up smoking .. it took me two attempts one at 30 and then again a few years later but I managed it and have been smoke free for nearly 10 years bar one drunken ciggy occassion but I up-chucked that night and blame it all on that...
  91. Samalama

    Shazzabir CC Journey to 9st!

    Hello you skinny Kettle Queen! Loving all the losses of weight and inches. LOL at Lindsey's Nan but she made a good point! Enjoy your evening... lots of water :)
  92. Samalama

    Bostik's Finally Doing It :)

    Brilliant news Sweets - a relief indeed and now you can loose even more weight without that worry! Yay for you enjoy the party and have a little of what you fancy!
  93. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Thanks HH that is a great idea! It's a little noodle restaurant in Greenwich that I'm going to and I'm pretty sure they have an extensive menu so I may just go for Chicken Chow Mein or something like that. That said I fancy something naughty so maybe I'll test the water and have something else...
  94. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Ack! I wanted to be indenial LOL LOL thanks for sharing that... not! ;) ;)
  95. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Thanks TTFan :) Sometimes at places like this I think it's better to be indenial and then drink a lot of water afterwards and do some exercise the next day and not eat back the cals LOL I think that is going to be my plan ;)
  96. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    oooo good mantra - thank you my dear :)
  97. Samalama

    Bumblebums Last Chance Saloon.....revisited!

    So glad you enjoyed the badminton and yay for going again!
  98. Samalama

    Fat and 50!! I think not..

    Wow I am in uber awe of you doing the Shred - go you!!
  99. Samalama

    Bostik's Finally Doing It :)

    Loving the sound of the new look and clothes - yay for you, that's a great job! Mmmm pizza - I'll have to look out the WW one I reckon I could find 500 cals to eat that but I know what you mean I really cannot chow down the same amount I used to! That is probably a good thing. You're doing so...
  100. Samalama

    Munky's cc diary

    Sorry that MFP was playing your phone up but glad you have got another place and one that gave you more cals as well yayy woot! woot! Hope the start of the week has been going well for you?
  101. Samalama

    Slimmer Me

    Hi ya - I hope your week is going well?
  102. Samalama

    Viking Supergirl's Last Two Stone Diary! Edit: 7lb down!

    Well done on the weight loss and :wave to your ribs ;) Sorry to hear about your allergy but hope you are feeling better now? Keep resisting.. you can do it!
  103. Samalama

    Nurseberyl's Diary

    OMG what are you like? Which ones did you have? I have 2 deliveries a week so 8 little boxes I make sure I have 1 for 6 days and 2 on another day. I really like them and I have gone through the site and binned all the high calorie ones which I worked out on MFP it took a while but now I'm...
  104. Samalama

    Emma's 100 days of weight loss...

    Hi Emz and welcome back to the old tried and tested CC :) Sounds like you have positivity and that is just how I would have looked at the scrummy sounding blueberry pie - your day could have been worse for sure so you still made headway in my biased opinion... but why oh why do I not have...
  105. Samalama

    time to get serious! done it before and *WILL* do it again!

    I was going to say the same thing - it may have been naughty but heck for a day just over 1200 cals I think you did great! I need to get me some of those Warburton wraps, I have the sandwich thins but the hubby says he can't see the wraps in our Tesco, he's probably looking in the wrong place...
  106. Samalama

    Diary of a chocoholic

    Hope everything is going OK for you?
  107. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Thanks squeezy for the continued support and yes I will deffo look into buying the DVD's I'm going to try and do the express mile a few more times this week and see how I go before I lay out the funds. Today's food hasn't been bad: Breakfast - Bran flakes and skimmed milk Lunch - Spiced...
  108. Samalama

    Lindsey's I quit sugar diary

    Welcome back Lindsey, sounds like you are getting right back in the zone, good for you. Keep chugging the water, good luck in the morning hope those scales treat you right!
  109. Samalama

    Tina's diary of hopefull optimism!

    OMG I nearly spat my coffee out at work today when I saw your pasta comment on MFP today, pretty funny but good on you for eating it! Mmmm lamb steak - I had one one on Saturday night and it was scrummy Your poor friend how awful for her I'm so sorry to hear about her degree OMG what happens...
  110. Samalama

    time to get serious! done it before and *WILL* do it again!

    Amy - I think I am going to love your diary for sure! Great pledge, go for it!
  111. Samalama

    Bumblebums Last Chance Saloon.....revisited!

    Bloody hell that's a shocker - I saw about that this morning on BBC breakfast and I'm really curious to know how they are going to modify it to stop it from "flaming" but I am glad they are addressing the problem and fabulous job of the guys at the FireBrigade who have helped Beko work out the...
  112. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Thanks to those who stopped by the diary - things have been a little same old same old and I do find myself sitting at the computer all day so sometimes my square eyes don't get me on here often enough LOL Anyway the good news is had my WI this morning and I hit my half stone... phew! It...
  113. Samalama

    Cramping

    Hey sweets, good to know I wasn't the only one. Yes definitely off Cerazette now thankfully - whilst I loved not having a period for the 6 months I was on it, it definitely attributed to my weight gain since Xmas because not even that amount of Quality Street could have made that much...
  114. Samalama

    Favourite meala

    I'm a Bran Flake or Porridge chick Saturday to Thursday - Friday I usually have something different as a treat.
  115. Samalama

    Munky's cc diary

    I think this is such the right attitude to have. I also think that sometimes you have to go with what you feel rather than what the scales read. Last week I only lost a pound but I was able to get back into 2 pairs of trousers that I hadn't been able to wear for a while and I also feel a...
  116. Samalama

    Tina's diary of hopefull optimism!

    I wanna buffet and I want some sweets!!!! wahhhhh! LOVE the flower!
  117. Samalama

    Fat and 50!! I think not..

    I really think that planning helps....hubby and I try and plan our weekend food together on a Thursday night. I then buy my Monday and Tuesday night dinner then the hubby plans Wednesday and Thursday with me and he shops for that and then before we know it we are back to Thursday night and...
  118. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    It's been a busy couple of days at work but I survived and I think I stayed within the calories pretty well although I do seem to be going over on my protein stakes. I had about 300 cals to play with last night so I made up a new cocktail rather than open a bottle of wine and I'm avoiding...
  119. Samalama

    Slimmer Me

    I've luckily only had one day that I have managed to sabotage myself on so far in the last 30. I know what you mean about the weekends but I mentally prepare for it and I put down all my food that I plan to eat in my food diary on a Friday so I know exactly how many cals I've got to play...
  120. Samalama

    Shazzabir CC Journey to 9st!

    Just coming in to wish you luck for tomorrow!
  121. Samalama

    Bumblebums Last Chance Saloon.....revisited!

    Ooooo I love going to the Palace and having a good old nose, it's so gorgeous and then I love walking through the gardens on the way out! Oooo Catherine's dresses how gorge, very jealous right now.
  122. Samalama

    Cramping

    Hi Emma - much better no problem at all, I only had to use the Senekot for 2 nights. I increased my water content and I went to see the doctor who told me that he considered it to be one of two things: 1. Pain due to constipation and bloating because of drastic change in diet 2. Whilst I was...
  123. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Well thanks for the tips ladies on the Tesco Light choices - I'll bear these in mind!
  124. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    LOL well I'll let you into a little secret.... the hubby is the one that has to cut it in half and has full responsibility. If it were a Tuesday night I wouldn't be able to do it - Hubby goes out on a Tuesday night and I used to have a Medium Vegetarian Supreme with pepperoni on ALL myself...
  125. Samalama

    Lindsey's I quit sugar diary

    Poor you and poor kiddies. See you on the other side my dear! Hope you have a great treat lined up for yourself after all the hard work.
  126. Samalama

    Diary of a chocoholic

    LOVING your July goals - they all sound great and achievable for sure! I need to do the same for Ebay I want to save for our holiday in November! Ack! Who needs Nandos anyway - you can find a new treat to save your calories for :)
  127. Samalama

    Viking Supergirl's Last Two Stone Diary! Edit: 7lb down!

    Wow babe you did good not to have any pastries, good for you and look at you, you've become a dab hand at the soup making, yum!
  128. Samalama

    Slimmer Me

    Oooo great tips there by CherryPie :) Thanks for the information on the Boots site, looks good for you :) and yes you deffo deserve your halo for your cafe breakfast visit :) I have found that I haven't had hunger pains at all which I was surprised about I am drinking more water now - I was...
  129. Samalama

    Tina's diary of hopefull optimism!

    That's the ticket my sweets! Loving the plan at the buffet - I've had to eat at a buffet before now on a diet and managed to do it just by being a little smug at what I was eating compared to those that I was dining with, prolly not quite the right attitude but it helps me get through the food...
  130. Samalama

    Shazzabir CC Journey to 9st!

    LOL you think? You're so close to that 30 mins, good luck!
  131. Samalama

    Bostik's Finally Doing It :)

    Mmmm pizza hut, great motivation after a session at the gym! Really really hope that everything goes well with the blood test tomorrow.
  132. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Hey sweets - thanks for stopping by :) There are two recipes for an Appletini - The real strong one - 277 cals 3 shots (75 ml) good vodka 1 shot (25ml) Apple Sourz Put in a cocktail shaker with a shed load of ice and shake shake shake for 15 seconds then pour into a chilled martini glass and...
  133. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Busy busy day today - I have the Auditor's in to scrutinize the HR files and payroll data bleh! They should all be squeaky clean but you just never know. Looking forward to my Graze box this morning and trying out new snackies. Also I need to get my butt down to Tescos and see what all...
  134. Samalama

    Fat and 50!! I think not..

    Go LittleSis - really looking forward to seeing those pictures of you celebrating your 50th Italia Style. Good luck and hopefully you're do so well that you'll be kicking our jacksies LOL
  135. Samalama

    Slimmer Me

    Hi Kayjay Ack on the pound but you'll get that off soon enough :) What milk are you using just out of interest? Also have you tried Splenda for your cereal? We have the sachets at work and I literally use one sachet for my bran flakes which I have gotten used to as well as just 30g of...
  136. Samalama

    Munky's cc diary

    Hey :welcome: to CC. Something we agree on is that SW is bad for portion control so good for you at sticking to your 1200 cals, that's brilliant! Sorry to hear about the extra stress for you that can be hard too when you are starting a new relationship with food so I am keeping all my fingers...
  137. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Thank you ladies you're all a fab support :girlpower: Oh bummer as much as I love to lose weight I hate seeing my daily calorie limit reduce boo!
  138. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Thanks so much for that :)
  139. Samalama

    Slimmer Me

    Hey Kayjay, I'm Sam welcome to the CC side of life! I am an ex SW loser, I've lost 2 stone with SW 3 times and I LOVE LOVE my food. I used to think people who Cal Counted were nuts when they could be having sooo much food on SW but given that I kept putting the weight back on I realised that...
  140. Samalama

    Tina's diary of hopefull optimism!

    Well crap! Same problem but no kids LOL!! I put it down to the amount of alcohol I had in my 20's! Sorry to read no wedges for you but good luck with the exercise cals
  141. Samalama

    Shazzabir CC Journey to 9st!

    Wow Shazzabir what a little power horse you are with your exercising - I'm pretty impressed and it's quite inspiring. Keep up the good work you're doing amazing!
  142. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Yayyy it was WI day today and I was down a pound so that's 6 pounds in 4 weeks and I'll take that given that I am not doing any exercise at all. In that time I have done 2 little walks and an ironing fest but otherwise I do "Jack". Working 2 jobs means little time and then I'm still using (yes...
  143. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Thank you Funky Munky - I try to be, it will be better once I can excerise properly I still haven't got my brain around that after my bad back and ligament tear in my knee earlier this year! I will get there!
  144. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Marks and Sparks favourite of mine and I rigidly have half a pot to make it last two meals. It's the other sweaty people that irritate me on the tube for sure! I've sent the hubby out today for my Warburtons squares and the new sandwich thingy bread that's supposed to be only 100 cals, have...
  145. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    It was nasty on the tube but I usually get a seat, I get on at Marble Arch on the Central Line and take it all the way to my station at Newbury Park and I make sure I sit by a ventilation window so that it gives me a draft. Still felt bloody hot and sweaty mind you - thankfully when I get to...
  146. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Aww thanks! Yeah and I was going to have some chocolate but then the time got away from me last night and before I knew it, it was 9.30 so I didn't bother. I did put laughing cow on my brown toast with my soup so that took me down to 280 odd left over - Silly Sammy what a waste of calories doh!
  147. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    It's the hottest day of the year so far and I thought I was melting on the tube tonight and I am having soup for dinner LOL but I don't want it to go to waste and I had half of it yesterday. Still have 322 calories to eat today, what to have, what to have? Eek I haven't done as good a job on...
  148. Samalama

    Are zero noodles worth buying?

    I can't wait to hear what you make of them - I have had mine delivered but still working up the courage to cook with them LOL
  149. Samalama

    Lindsey's I quit sugar diary

    LOL sounds like you had a royal night out I am so freakin' jealous of the night, the dancing, the drink, the MaccyD's but most of all the REAL coke! Happy Hangover Day!
  150. Samalama

    Calorie Counting and Wii Fit Diary

    Mmmmm skips what a scrummy idea!
  151. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Ha-ha clearly what my nephew's GF (sorry ex!) didn't realise is that it's not about her it's always about us LOL LOL Wow what a scorcher of a day.... struggling big time and if I'm honest I can't stand to just lie about in the garden on my own, it's so much better to sit in the garden when...
  152. Samalama

    Nurseberyl's Diary

    I'm the best procastinator in the whole wide world so I totally understand about leaving things to the last minute. Hope you are getting the weekend off.
  153. Samalama

    Tina's diary of hopefull optimism!

    Awwww sweetie I am so so sorry that you had to see that and that you are going through this. Hot chocolate is definitely my go to comfort drink at night, I hope it helped.... I'm sure you will get J back to a good place this weekend {hug}
  154. Samalama

    Lindsey's I quit sugar diary

    You deserve a good night out, have fun and enjoy the vodka :)
  155. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    I've worked all day today but because of that I've been uber good! Urghh and we had some drama ... my nephew and his GF have split up which I am sad about because they have an ickle one. They live in Wales but my nephew can only get work in Cornwall so this is keeping him away but he's getting...
  156. Samalama

    Tina's diary of hopefull optimism!

    Ack what an awful day! I'm sorry for you and for J... very hard I am sure {hug} Hope tomorrow is a better my sweet.
  157. Samalama

    Nurseberyl's Diary

    Hey... how are you going? Are you still swamped under paperwork? Hope all is OK and we get to see you soon :)
  158. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    I didn't go I get the shop bought ones and only cook half of it and freeze the other half! That said the Legara's or whatever they are called are only 500 cals in the restaurants!
  159. Samalama

    Diary of a chocoholic

    Oh so jealous of your lunch and your ripples! I think it's only natural to feel that way about your DD going out with the ex and his GF... I've been on the other side of this situation as the GF and I really clicked with my BF at the time's daughter but her mother just could not handle it and...
  160. Samalama

    Viking Supergirl's Last Two Stone Diary! Edit: 7lb down!

    Thanks for the Lentil salad recipe I'm also wondering that it may sound good with cous cous too although obviously the lentils are better for protein. Hope you have a great night tonight!
  161. Samalama

    Calorie Counting and Wii Fit Diary

    I just wanted to stop by and say hi and yay for starting the diary! Sounds like you know how your body works but definitely listen to it, I was worried for you when you said you woke up in the middle of the night with hunger pains, hope they have gone off now? You girls make me laugh with your...
  162. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    LOL right and I need that high after a day in HR where sometimes I literally crash some dreams :( It's a dirty job but someone's got to do it. I am a Disney Whore and I love nothing more than helping other's plan their trips and working with so many American clients is really good fun too!
  163. Samalama

    Lindsey's I quit sugar diary

    Oh Lindsey you don't know how much of an inspiration you are to me!! I'm just catching up but so glad to read your trial is over and yayyyy for the 5 stone loss, loving your work! What plans do you have for the weekend, relaxing ones I hope.
  164. Samalama

    the long journey back to pre-baby weight...

    Holy Cow Babe - what a bloody shock for you! I think you should also report him and then tell the hubby and make sure when you tell him that you've sorted it and you've done it this way so he doesn't go and kick that stupid S**t's head in! Seriously what is wrong with people?!! And he's...
  165. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Friday's is one of my favourite days for eating. Today's diary: Small skinny cappuccino 1 Alpen Light bar 1 Graze box - super detox berries I think Chicken breast salad with leaves and roasted peppers half a pizza express pizza beetroot Light coleslaw glass of red wine Enough cals for...
  166. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Work has been super busy and most inconvenient I hope to have a proper catch up with all the diaries tomorrow. All is good here though and I feel like I am staying on track loving my Graze box. 100 cals under today but that couldn't be helped.... Until tomorrow .... Hope everyone else is having...
  167. Samalama

    Viking Supergirl's Last Two Stone Diary! Edit: 7lb down!

    You, my dear, are totally rocking this! Your cooking is inspiring me to think about doing more cooking myself if I can get Hubby to stand aside, your lentil salad sounds good for tomorrow, enjoy!
  168. Samalama

    Diary of a chocoholic

    I really do think smiling is good for the soul! Well done on your weight loss that's terrific. Keep it up and don't let the ex get you down {hug}
  169. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    I had a great night last night and didn't get too trolley'd at all. Only went just under 500 cals over my daily allowance and MFP still had me at a weight lost in 5 weeks if I ate that every day between then so pleased with that. Appletinis were great and I even had some dorritos - it was...
  170. Samalama

    Cramping

    I really do not know what to make of all this. For the last 2 days I have been having bursts of cramping, almost like period pains but it's nowhere near my TOTM. I get a little lower back ache as well at the same time. Yesterday I got them twice each about 3 hours after eating and I wanted...
  171. Samalama

    Graze

    I got my free box today too and got : Cheddar Focaccia - 120kcal vanilla cherry frangipane - 196kcal .. eek! dark rocky road - 176 kcals (has chocolate in so justified in kcals and a good treat) wasapea - 122 kcals.. like this because I can never buy a big back and just eat a few and this...
  172. Samalama

    Lindsey's I quit sugar diary

    You can do it! I love how you reward yourself for each goal that's a cool idea :) I remember being 13st 3lb when I was 16 and weighed myself in my friend's bathroom.... so I'm sure I could be 13st again LOL but given that I've just come out of the 18s that seems like it will never happen to...
  173. Samalama

    Chinese Food - Calories / Best Choices?

    Fattack - that is a great link I have always wondered about Chinese Food
  174. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    So food wise turned out to be a bad day yesterday because I didn't eat enough :sigh: Bran Flakes Skimmed Milk Actimel Jacket Potato Tuna Salad I will be making up for that tonight for sure but not going too over board.. famous last words. It was my WI day today and I've lost 2...
  175. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Well last time they hubby was made redundant was 2 years ago almost to the day he got the heave-ho this time - he was out of work for 18 months and just too damn choosey but we'll be OK it's just a tiny stress that we could do without. Mine is actually OK at home it's just he's there the whole...
  176. Samalama

    Lindsey's I quit sugar diary

    I've been itching to read some of your diary but have only read like the last 10 pages - what a riot you all are :) OMG you had Chinese!! I am in awe of this and can't wait to have Chinese again. It's hard enough that I've given up Dominos but I quite like the Pizza Express light pizzas I do...
  177. Samalama

    A "down in the dumps" Newbie

    Tomorrow I am making Appletinis for my friends - this is Vodka, pressed apple juice and some sour apple puck. Cosmos will also be made vodka, reduced sugar cranberry juice (it all helps) and a dash of cointreau. I may fall off the wagon just slightly. I feel bad that I only managed just over...
  178. Samalama

    Diet fail...

    LOL no not sad it means that you still had your CC head on at least before you ate them :p
  179. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Oh god really crap news.... my hubby has been made redundant after 6 months in the role, he was out of work for over 12 months before this... it's actually the 3rd time he's been made redundant in 5 years, poor guy and poor us :( Well I didn't feel much like eating after that but hubby is...
  180. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    OK so I get the net calories and exercise thing, now all I have to do is do some exercise :) So clearly I think my body is in starvation mode but I'm really going by MFP tells me and I feel I have to stick to it and remember this is because I am not doing any exercise right now! However...
  181. Samalama

    Nurseberyl's Diary

    Hi I'm new to your diary... glad you got the B/F all sorted and bless him for taking you to Spain. I think it's always hard when one of you has friends that are the opposite sex. I have to admit when I was a lot younger I used to hold onto ex's numbers for when the need ever arose LOL but when...
  182. Samalama

    Viking Supergirl's Last Two Stone Diary! Edit: 7lb down!

    that mushroom risotto sounds lovely, how many calories was it? Good luck for your WI tomorrow.
  183. Samalama

    Diary of a chocoholic

    Yeah Green and Blacks the higher the cocoa % is an acquired taste to say the least, good luck with that second square ;)
  184. Samalama

    Tina's diary of hopefull optimism!

    Well done on the weight loss :) LOL at the doctor. I much prefer to drink at home than out because I can actually control how much I drink... or should I say the hubby can LOL I always offer to drive so that I have an excuse not to drink and it makes me feel a little better about telling...
  185. Samalama

    Getting back on it!

    Oh good for you getting back on the wagon so to speak! Do you have a smart phone/blackberry? Calorie counting used to frighten me half to death until I downloaded My Fitness Plan which has nearly ever food and portion known to man on there :)
  186. Samalama

    A "down in the dumps" Newbie

    Oh no what happened?
  187. Samalama

    Graze

    I'd never heard of these they sound good and probably better than my packs of pretzels LOL
  188. Samalama

    Im back.

    Congrats! You are doing reallly well!
  189. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    Thanks for the support ladies and for reading! Had to go to the Osteopath today OMG it was hell but worth it my lower back has been killing me all week. I have to ice it and keep it moving this weekend and then I can go back to the gym next week. My osteopath was great at giving me some good...
  190. Samalama

    Diary of a chocoholic

    I'm enjoying reading your diary :) Enjoy your evening - and well done with the exercise!
  191. Samalama

    Tina's diary of hopefull optimism!

    Hey well done on the weightloss this week that's brilliant! Enjoy the vodka tonight!
  192. Samalama

    Are zero noodles worth buying?

    OK I've just ordered some - I like weird things!
  193. Samalama

    Im back.

    welcome back to CC - I'm new to CC myself but I was looking at what you are eating and thought it may not be enough given the type of work you do. I also recommend My Fitness Pal but this is the place for support.
  194. Samalama

    I'm SO fed up and I need your help...

    I swear this is what could be happening to me - the whole body starvation thingy... I am hoping that all the advice that others are giving you work for you. Good luck.
  195. Samalama

    A "down in the dumps" Newbie

    Ouch poor you! I never dilute my vodka so that is all good :)
  196. Samalama

    A "down in the dumps" Newbie

    Yeah I had read that and I was drinking at least one can a day but that was all but I haven't had any fizzy now for 3 days. I am sticking to just still water now. Hopefully that will help.
  197. Samalama

    Viking Supergirl's Last Two Stone Diary! Edit: 7lb down!

    Wow 2 stone down... that's impressive well done! Yeah just notch that one up.... I'm pretty adamant when I order a gin and slimline, I almost shout it to the buyer at least twice and then yeah hope for the best. Good luck with your continued weight loss.
  198. Samalama

    Samalama striving to get in the PINK!

    I had been a member of minimins for a long time but never posted until yesterday when I realised that this was the place to come to share with others who really understand what it means to undergo a weight loss regime! I was a big Slimming World fan and that did a great job for me a few years...
  199. Samalama

    A "down in the dumps" Newbie

    Oh that's a super idea on the nuts/seeds, thanks so much:)
  200. Samalama

    A "down in the dumps" Newbie

    Yup you raise some good points here I do eat a lot of ready pre-packaged stuff, but mainly they are salads and soups and this is because where I work and the nature of my job this is the most convenient way to eat. There is usually one day a week where I have only been eating just over 600...
  201. Samalama

    A "down in the dumps" Newbie

    Absolutely sure and I jut got my colleague who is also on MFP to check it with me. For my current weight, age, height and 2 30 minute work-outs a week it comes out as 1260 per day.
  202. Samalama

    Non cc days

    I had a similar day last week and i was going to do the same but then i thought about it a bit more and decided to just log everything i had. This was because i wanted to know exactly how much I did consume, in some cases I had use my best guestimate on weights so I am sure MFP still had me...
  203. Samalama

    A "down in the dumps" Newbie

    Hi Legomom Wow thanks for this advice it's really good to know that I am not the only one going through this. I've started with the Branflakes this morning and am now on the peppermint tea and yes already on my 2nd large glass of water. Decaffeinated drinks as well. Thanks again
  204. Samalama

    What's for dinner tonight?

    How many calories are they Caroline?
  205. Samalama

    Summers amungst us finally whats everyones fav salads?

    I really like the Pret A Manger Tuna Nicoise salad and that is only 205 calories and that is more pricey than the Tesco one so I need to get down to Tesco and try theirs!
  206. Samalama

    A "down in the dumps" Newbie

    Thanks for the support Michael - it was My Fitness Pal that told me that in order to lose 2 pounds a week I should eat 1300 calories a day, today I have actually struggled with that and have just shoved a 2 finger kit kat down my throat to ensure I eat my daily amount LOL I log every thing...
  207. Samalama

    A "down in the dumps" Newbie

    yeah I totally struggle with drinking water because I never feel thirsty. I'm lucky if I drink 3 glasses at 300ml a glass a day..... that's bad right?
  208. Samalama

    A "down in the dumps" Newbie

    I've been a member here for a long time but I don't think I have ever posted. A couple of years ago I was 17st and went down to 15st 7pounds on Slimming World and then progressively I put the weight back on. I sort of yo yo'd after that, then this past 12 months my weight has gone up to 18st...
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