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Hello, welcome home :) hope things are good & it's not too much of a culture shock or otherwise being home! Just a quick update, totally off track & back to starting weight of 143lb d'oh! Took the waitrose job & have since been slack about looking elsewhere, but really must. A 22 yr old at work...

Right, made it through yesterday as well, not fantastic but OK....! B: Apple, branflakes, 1 weetabix, sultanas & skimmed milk L: 3 x weight watchers bread & snackpot beans. Fudge! D: Cottage pie made with lean beef mince,veg & tomatoes & sliced new potato top with a little cheese! Sn...

Ok so I've been off again!! So started yesterday AGAIN....well tracking anyway! Food: B: 2 satsumas, hot cross bun with jam Sn: special k bar L: 2 new potatoes, tuna & 4 bean salad, cheese puffs, melon D: chicken Kiev (low fat), orzo pasta with veg & soft cheese, salad Sn: chocolate cup cake...

So food for yesterday B: oats, yoghurt, apple, nuts & raisins Sn: banana L: 1 bread with houmous, rice & tuna salad Sn: some Pringles & 2 biccies D: Thai green pork curry with noodles & light coconut milk & 3 Lindt chocs (!) Not the best.....and then today..... B: 2 biccies, branflakes & 1...

Hello....I'm back....I think!! Well things have changed. I now live in York after 2 weeks of madness & mayhem! We have a lovely little house with a little yard that gets a few meters of sun during the morning. Which is especially nice seeing as it's a whopping 19 degrees, lush! So I went out...

Yes we are! A pound off this week, which is a miracle, so 135lb....nearly back to 134 which is good considering I'm not tracking/paying much attention to my eating habits. Although I havent exercised since Friday, away over the weekend, too much snow on Monday for a run & yesterday the lurgy...

A little bit of overindulgence, probably 2200 calories, but zumbaed my socks off so hopefully it'll be ok! Lost 0.5lb this week, every half counts! :)

Well I stayed the same that week but tracked on the last 2 days as it was another naughty weekend...pesky weekends! Although last weekend was very very naughty & I was working! Thankfully not until 2:30pm on Sunday as the cava, rum, cava, beer combo wasn't so pretty! Poor liver! So I'm...

Well the weekend was a total write off, no surprise! BUT went for a run Saturday, 4km....slowly building up again. Attempting 4.5-5k tomorrow, if my legs support me! :)

I am pleased that even after not running for a couple of months I still have the muscle memory, just need to build my fitness back up to where it was but I don't think that'll take too long :) So yesterday was 'date night' & my eating was a touch on the naughty side! B: weetabix, sultanas...

Yay me! Run done, only 3km as I didn't want to injure myself or put myself off it! So uninjured, definitely not put off & going out for 30mins on Friday :)

So today was ok, thought about a run but didn't go, rain & tired body from yesterday! Excuses excuses! I was on a very late today! 1530-2300 B: weetabix, bran flakes, sultanas, chopped hazelnuts, skimmed milk Sn: yoghurt & berries L: (big) large jacket potato with meatfree meatballs & veg in a...

Wow brilliant story & attitude, thanks for sharing :) I've been feeling less motivated recently but you've helped me pull my socks up! I will go for a run tomorrow, NO EXCUSES! :D

Very nice! Back on track yesterday B: 2 granary toast with banana, apple Sn: large handful of fruit & nuts L: parsnip & squash soup...then 1/4 toast & spread & a fish finger (work pah!) Sn: yoghurt & berries, a couple of leftover wedges with a little coleslaw (leftovers pah!) D: chicken &...

Yes thanks I had a good weekend, too good I think. Including a cream tea....naughty!!!

I'm surprised I inspired you to exercise more, I feel like I'm really rubbish at it & can easily find a pathetic excuse not to bother! Well I think it's going ok, my main idea is not to worry about how big my portions are but may be increase them even to discourage the snacking....can't stop...

So new approach for this week, you've inspired me! I'm not tracking/weighing/calorie counting/obsessing this week. I lost 1lb which is great but I pretty much maintained through Nov & until Christmas without being too watchful so it could be good? I'm not planning in changing my food, I'll...

Tummy better thanks! I would say stop off in China, India, Nepal or anywhere in South East Asia, most preferably for me would be Cambodia or Vietnam or both!! Or Malaysia again?! I want to go travelling !!! May be one day when I don't have to work anymore! :D Monday was good about 1200...

Sorry totals! Calories = 1843 P:C:F = 23:61:16 At least the protein is reasonable!

Yes I was pleased I got back on track! Yesterday wasn't excellent, having a late on the weekend is much better for my eating, as it was last night I got hungry, watching too much tv! B:banana weetabix & milk Sn: walnuts (supposed be good at giving you a natural high!) & fruities....at the...

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So as much as I enjoyed yesterday I drew a line & have been much better today! Not necessarily eating the right things though! B: beans on 1 toast L: tuna & four bean salad with oil dressing Sn: fruities, satsumas, apple & a little bit if sausage at work D: veg, bean & cod stew/soup (early so...

I'm really a bit too sentimental I think....so many things I've kept over the years! Still I'll try this time! I'm not sure that i can agree with you on 1 point, lie ins aren't evil....they're lovely, unless of course it's an accidental oversleep and it means rushing like crazy to work or such...

So my calories were ok today but I had some chocolate in the afternoon & game over I wanted more! May be I should just ban all chocolate from the house & have non choccie snack bars full of nuts & seeds & fruity goodness! B: smoothie - oats, banana, strawberries, yoghurt & a little milk Sn...

In reply to Zumba it is GREAT fun! I go to a class, the instructor is great & a friend of mine which helps, but she's very motivated! I was just concentrating on the running so have only been a few times since last May, but it featured on TV a few weeks ago & i remembered how much I enjoy it &...

Ok so day 2 & lots of chocolate gosh darn it! B: banana, porridge with blueberries & chopped hazelnuts Sn: 1 fish finger (grrr work) L: rice & roast tomato soup & 2 fish fingers (double grrr!) Sn: velvet crunch, nuts, apple & a few mini egg type things D: turkey & noodle stir fry with oodles of...

Hello again, nice to 'read' you again! I didn't get back on track (well apart from those 2 days!) However, my new year started yesterday, last week was just a blip! So Monday: B: banana, homemade muesli, raspberries (frozen!) & yoghurt Sn: apple & satsuma L: tuna & 3 bean salad with olive oil...

Well 2 days of not so badness & then today....may be I'll just take the weekend off & start again Monday!

So not quite back on it.... B: cookie & apple L: vegetable stirfry Sn: banana & nuts D: rice & roasted tomato soup with 2 quorn sausages Sn: Cadbury caramel + a miniature hero! Damned Christmas chocs! Total = 1492 P:C:F = 8:67:25 EEK! Oh dear....

OK so not so fandabbydozy on the food front, not masses of calories but not great & definitely not the best foods! B: apple, toast with low fat pate (but all the pate is gone now!) Sn: 5 chocolates.....oops L: apple, WW chilli & wedges meal (lazy) Sn: satsuma, nuts D: sainsbury meal soup (lazy...

Right so back to it! It's the official first day of 2012 jam packed full of resolutions & goals, including getting back into good eating & exercise habits after a month or so off! Also back to work today after 12 days holiday.....boo :( So I've been up (lying on sofa) for 2 hours & not...

Hello, this is a great forum and has helped me loads! Good luck on your journey :)

Well I'm back of sorts (dropping in!)....weighed in at 137lb which is a gain of 2.5lb not bad considering. A few more days of eating & drinking to go then back on it :)

I feel your pain. I'm being naughty though, I weighed myself for the last time until new year & just not worrying/caring. I'm sure I'll be over 10st by the time it's all over but hey ho, I'll have enjoyed it! Good luck & don't beat yourself up too much, it's Christmas :D

Weighed myself this morning .... 134.5lb must be doing something right!! I'm maintaining, very excited!! :D

Not my finest moment!! :) As I said on your diary I'm up 1-2lb at the moment (weighing daily - not sure it helps!) Still I'm not going to beat myself up about it till January 3rd. Wish I wasn't so bloated though....damn bread do tasty & delicious!! :)

Yes busy week plus a collision with another cyclist (a policeman would you believe!) which was totally my fault. No major injuries but a little bashed & bruised & my neck is sore again!!!! All in all a very crazy few days. I have the in laws with us now, who are lovely, but it means eating like...

Back on it today, long day today & Wednesday (14.5hrs) so already looking forward to a little lie in on Thursday morning!

No not a heated bathroom but a steamy hot bath which is nice! Well yesterday wasn't great, about 2000 calories I reckon & today will be even worse! So far (2pm) : 4 biscuits, slice pizza, chocolate wafer, 2 slices of small toast & light spread, some macaroon (in the process of making them!)...

That's it it's not awful & I'm not upset as I was expecting worse, so I'm pleased that I'm keeping it under control still & I realise the only way to maintain at times like this is to be good when I can& binge otherwise! Probably not the healthiest option but hey ho!! Was 0.5lb lighter today :)...

Well today was a good day, sneaky slice of bread & spread but otherwise ok! B: banana & some nuts (too busy & not inclined to eat!) L: (a big one!) large jacket with spread, beans & tomatoes & 2 quorn sausages with dollop of low fat soft cheese. Followed by 2 WW biscuits Sn: 2 satsumas, slice...

Only not tracking because I don't really want to think about it! Although in determined that today will be a good day! I totted up yesterday's & it was about 2000 not fabulous but it's going to be a good few days! Promise :) WI at 135.5lb so 1.5lb up can't say I'm surprised after my eating & non...

Managed 3 days on track & then straight back to naughtiness for 4, not good odds! Also doing a night shift very last minute so Sunday's calorie intake must be huge (I will count Monday as starting from after my nap in the morning about 12pm)!!!! Ah well 5 days of goodness, 1 day of naughtiness &...

So tried to have a cleanish day today but didn't quite manage! B: apple, cucumber, lemon, kiwi & mint juice Sn: a few slices of wafer thin ham L: couscous & bean salad, blend frozen berries & yoghurt with sugar free jelly Sn: hummus & crudités D: cannelini bean, veg & meatfree meatballs stew...

I love the big bang theory, the latest series is on over here at the moment. So funny! I just love Howard's dress sense! With regards to your breakfast I think it depends what you've got planned for the day. I think there's some truth in the old breakfast like a king adage.....it's just if...

Thursday B: apple, alpen light, rolled oats, honey, chopped hazelnuts & blueberries (must buy oats so simple today, far tastier!) Sn: 2 ryvita with houmous L: cod, veg & bean soup, WW fruities Sn: cheese puffs, ginger biscuit D: turkey & veg stirfry with noodles in a chilli & coconut sauce...

I think the thing is when you have an off week (or 2) is not to just throw your hands up & give in. Dust yourself off, don't dwell on the bad stuff & don't use it as an excuse to just eat/drink as much as you want!! I think we're all in the same boat & close to goal as we're not aiming for the...

Wednesday B: pear, cucumber, lemon & ginger juice Sn: trail mix & 2 plums L: salad with & M&S super wholefood salad drizzled with a little oil & balsamic. Smoothie/juice: strawberries, apple & pear juiced with plain yoghurt & milk Sn: refresher bar (prize given in my training), satsuma D: big...

Phew....134lb....excited, didn't think I'd be anywhere near this weight. May be I wasn't as naughty as I thought I was this last week or so. Another day on the detox & we'll see what tomorrow brings!! :)

Hi everyone, I haven't checked in for a while....weighed myself this morning & am 9st8 which is superb for me :) I would like to lose more & be closer to 9st than 10st but I've a pretty hectic schedule up to & including Christmas so if I can maintain this weight or even lose a couple more pounds...

Well I've done well so far today. I've not stuck religiously to the plan but have kept the 'ethos' up with only 1 real naughty bit - shop bought wholefood salad with giant couscous & various pulses, so still good but not on the list, should be just a salad...boring!! Plus I think I'd starve...

Well wasn't quite there....haven't been too awful out of control since Friday (no booze) but not managed to get back on it properly. Gave blood today for the first time so used that as an excuse to keep well nutrionised (not a word!) with biccies - oops! Still doing a 1 day detox as don't think...

Beautiful piccies Fiona, where are they from....I think I may move! I haven't been out in a week & probably not able to get out till Sunday & then only for 5k, hope my legs will still hold up! Feeling naughty about it!

Thanks! I'm back, ish..... Not managing to maintain after a big weekend though, started eating & can't stop!!! I'm too scared to weigh myself as well. Oh dear! Tonight I'm out for tapas so will be trying to get back on track today & then not worry about tonight & get back on it properly...

Ha ha ha! Yes very pleased.....133.5 this morning!!! Love it! Still I'm ignoring that as another big weekend ahead....16 of us are away for the weekend :) I was going to go for a run this morning but what with not having packed yet & it pouring outside I just don't think I'll fit it in...

I found the first 2 runs tough but day 3 was much better & I almost feel like I'm 'breezing' through week 3...well compared to week 1 or even week 3 of c25k!! Good luck :)

To run or not to run??? I'm afraid to say not to run. I'm away at midday for the weekend & need to pack, make butter icing & get ready PLUS it's pouring out there. Drizzle & cold I can handle but torrential is one step to far!! I did w3d2 on Wednesday & my pace has increased again which I'm...

And guess what???? Thus morning 134lb! Yay!!! Wednesday B: banana, homemade muesli, pear, a few raspberries & yoghurt Sn: satsumas, nature valley bar L: chicken soup Sn: mixed nuts & raisins D: spaghetti meatballs with feta, chocolate mousse, jelly & berries, Czech beer Sn: other nature valley...

135.25 which is 1.25 up :( Well can't be too upset, had a great weekend & hope I don't disgust you....that could be one trip to the loo! :) Obviously not a successful maintenance week but could well be down to 134.5 on Friday morning & then it all starts again!

Yes it's a little crazy when I put it in writing!! But then that's running & that's one of the things I like about it! Tuesday (late shift) B: apple, oats so simple made with milk & blueberries (fresh :) ) Sn: Ginger nut L: low fat sausage & veg in tomato sauce with pasta & feta, low fat...

Well done welshtigger & hope you have a great night celebrating. Nothing worse than hating your job or the people you work with, fingers crossed with your new job :)

Good for you, well done. I'm the same, I'd never run, didn't think I stood a chance and now I'm bridging to 10k :)

Well my aim was to keep it low, 1 piece of toast led to 2 but I did manage to curb it!! Been drinking lots of water & went for a run. It was 3 x 17 min runs = 51 minutes!! With walking breaks & warm up etc... 600 calories burnt !! :) Add in my cycle 800 cals burnt SO there is leeway!! Monday...

Completed day 1 week 3 & dare I say it....it felt 'good'!!!! That's possibly too strong a word, but speed is up & I managed it well - I think so anyway! :)

That's a shame about not getting a chance to hit the gym welshtigger, hope the new job's working out though :) I start week 3 today. I finally felt comfortable on Friday when I did r3w2, albeit a bit slow. But I have no race planned so the aim for me is nit 10k as such but just being able to...

Not there yet though! Today I start 3 x 17min with 1 min walking between 'runs' to recover....we shall see! Still I need to do it after this weekend.... I think it was about 3000 per day.....eek! That's just an estimate, I didn't track. So I reckon my daily average is about 2100.....I got on...

More snacks had at home ended up on 1738 with ratio 17:58: 25 Could've been worse as it will be today & tomorrow!

To continue..... They must only have carbohydrates in their diet, not great. And the minerals etc... I know what you mean. The best is a variety of different things & all the food groups, including a little from the naughty ones!! Nearly finished for the weekend....in the back of a van so...

Better on protein today! You're right about green days, not the best....I dont know how vegans keep healthy

THANK YOU :D I am pleased even if a little unsure it'll stay! Ideally I'd like to lose more BUT if I can stay at 134 (or less) for the next few weeks it'll be good! 2 weekends away coming up plus various entertaining. The exercise is definitely helping but I need to tone up now....did a DVD...

Definitely!! Pesky work :)

Well I'm definitely more hungry since upping my running and as you say if I'm burning 500cal I need to up my intake! I don't have an aim for P:C:F (I have put protein first as I didn't realise it posted as a crazy face! :P). My fitness pal says 15:55:30 but that's not enough protein by far, so I...

As I said yesterday 2000 not my greatest but I did over 500 cal on my run so I figured I deserved it! Run was a but tricky, got a pain in my bum/hip about 1.5km in....pushed through it but found it very tricky to walk up the stairs when home! Still a bath made me feel better & today I CAN walk...

Nearly 2000 cals today, too tired to log the diary right now, will do tomorrow! I did run though which makes up for the overeat :)

Thanks! Went out again today....oh dear! Didn't go yesterday as my legs were tired....feeling ok today BUT my hip started giving me jip after about 1.5km. I kept going & was a smidge slower than Thursday. However, I am creaking & making lots of old lady noises as I try and get up off the sofa...

Oops, 2 extra chunks of G&B at 40 cal Plus, forgot to add my extra I had yesterday - 3 chunks G&B Still think of the zinc & the fat!!

50% protein....I will try that one day, but that's probably as long as it would last!! Yes much better ratio & again today - ratios of C:P:F at 58:17:25 good news!! No idea what my weekly fat % works out as - I'm such a slack tracker it would be hard to tell! Saturday 22nd October Late today...

Yes I know...I do eat cheese but only really melted & in stuff! I have loads of nuts & stuff but have let the habit slide a little. Also cooking or dressing salad in olive oil is a good idea....I'm going to try & see how I can get my ratios right & see if I feel deprived/hungry. Still today...

Yes maintaining was the goal, so pretty pleased :) My end oct goal is only a 'mini' goal, if I can get there & maintain I'd like to try for 9st5 (131) & see from there. I have no great ambitions though, just keeping under 140lb is a miracle for me! Thursday 20th Oct B: fruity couscous with...

Completed run 2 of week 2, it's been a week but I felt good ish! My route was there & back - it started with a long downhill so ended with a long uphill! Still did it even if it was at an ever slowing pace! :)

Well weighed in yesterday as I stayed at a scale less friends last night & it was 136.75lb which is up on my sneaky peak on Friday but only 1/4lb more than 2 weeks ago SO just about did. Although I've been off plan for a week & never did do that run! Still back on it tomorrow, run & diet...

Yes cava did sort it but then topped it off with more red wine! Ended up staying at my friends & so today was a write off, starting with bacon sarnies & no run!

Ha ha ha ha......red alert indeed! 3000 calories it was, yum yum ! According to mfp 'if everyday was like this' I would gain 12lb in 5 weeks!! Which I don't think is actually too bad....although definitely not my plan ;) Sneaky peak on the scales as I didn't on Wednesday - 136lb (0.5lb loss) so...

I got the night off & so needed it! At home now....mmmmm. Only problem is I've fallen into the same pattern I have before with these holidays, celebratory we made it binge!!! It pretty much started last night as I said: Sn: chomp D: fish & chips Sn: flake (yummy) 1760 cals - liveable...

Evening off - fish & chips treat & chocolate binge! Well another day of trekking around & a swim so I don't feel guilty! Bring on home tome tomorrow, tired now :)

Doubling up!!! Well done & good luck :)

Thanks :) Its nice to be 'out of the house' or residential setting do to speak as there's none of the politics & it's more focused on the guys. Plus I went to the Isle of Wight Tuesday, the zoo yesterday & a heavy horse sanctuary this morning and we're about to go for a swim!!! So hard work yes...

Half marathon WOW! That's a lot of miles! I tried W2R1 but it was a DISAAASTER as Craig Revel-Horwood would say! I was trail running as there isn't much choice around....tough & I had to give up!! I ended up doing a little walk mid first run & starting run 3 late & finishing it early!! About...

Good old willpower!! I have found a wifi hotspot & have requested a 10 minute break here daily!! So update.... Tuesday cont.... L: in a pub thought soup but it was mushroom....no thanks! So ended up going for a ham sandwich...I guestimated using mfp & reckon about 500 cal (tsk!) Sn: satsuma...

Right so writing off Friday through to Sunday - lots of fun, lots of calories! Glad I'd managed to be fairly good for the rest of the week but don't think it's going to help me! Still in better news I get to avoid my weekly weigh in as I'm supporting a couple of my guys on holiday & have no...

Finished week 1 today, looking forward to the end of week 2 as you're all promising it won't be so utterly impossible!!!! I have now calibrated my Nike+ & yesi was WRONG!! But still pleased as based on my calibrated pace I did 4.5k in 26m51, which is 6min/km & I know I could've kept that pace...

Well Friday shouldn't have happened & today was more than it should've been....I'm estimating 5000 over the 2 days if not more.....EEK! Still I had fun....will post more when I'm awake & sober :D

Well, may be not, just googled Nike+ accuracy & it seems I have to calibrate it, which I haven't, so chances are I'm very wrong :( Shouldn't have been so quick to brag! Love my new shoes though!! :)

NEW SHOES......took my Nike free runs out for a 5K spin just now (too early to do an hours workout) & did it in 26m51s.....can't Adam & Eve it!!!!! That's nearly 7 minutes quicker than last Friday!!!! Think it's a combo of new shoes, the fact that I've done w1d1&2 so increased my time/distance &...

I think it's probably better for the weight to come off slowly as I think it teaches you more about healthy eating & adapting it to your lifestyle. Going full diet throttle always fails for me as I get too tempted. Slow & steady wins the race & we both want to beat it & keep it off for good (+/-...

I found the jump to week 4 impossibly tough & repeated the whole week I think. I've now finished c25k (it took me much longer than the projected 9 weeks!) & am working towards 10k. Don't be disheartened it is tough but it's ok to repeat if you need to. I got there so I'm sure you can :)

Right I've just menu planned for Saturday night & even trying to keep it low I'm at 1450 just for dinner!!! That doesn't include drinks!!! Eek! I think it's the whoopie pie that's the big problem at 550 cal! Still I want to try making them & it seems a perfect time. So gotta be simply ANGELIC to...

I know that feeling! We will do it!

Thanks :) I love berries, all types! So after my success this morning - Wednesday : B: banana, fruity couscous with apple, berries & yoghurt Sn: carrot L: pasta with bacon & veg in creme fraiche sauce & a little cheese Sn: yoghurt & grapes, satsumas & 2 tastes of bolognese I had cooking D...

He he ;)

Unfortunately not fresh raspberries, frozen. The fresh ones are all gone, so they are coming in from far & wide & expensively, both on the pocket & the carbon! Saying that I've no idea where the frozen ones come from it could be the other side of the world!

Not bad!! Lots of veg and less carbs....I'm not tracking 100% though, I just estimate my veg count eg 1 or 2 cups of mixed veg, so I could be underestimating. Still I lost 1.5 lb this week so it seems to be going well! Another potentially bad weekend coming up though, possibly 2 dinners so very...

I have an iPhone 4 but my B210K app doesn't allow map my run to work! I haven't got the Nike+ BUT I have ordered some Nike free run & the Nike+ so they will probably run together. However, whilst I was disgruntled at the 69p (cheapskate!) upgrade it's great to see my walk & run paces separately...

Thanks for the messages, I will be persevering although day 2 wasn't any easier than day 1, worse in fact !! Oh dear! Not doing day 3 this week as no time, will do on Monday. I'll do a 5k on Friday (I don't fancy running at 5am!). I upgraded my already paid for app to allow gps as you can't...

Back on track! Lost 1.5 lb this week, I'm very pleased :)

Well done, especially with a hen night, you must have been ver restrained!! I find I get the munchies after I've been out drinking & want to hit the burger van or make toast when I get home! I had no such excitement this week but lost 1.5 lb which I'm pleased about, which puts me at 9st10.5 :)

Thanks I have fingers & toes crossed!! Tuesday On lates the next 3 days so testing my big lunch small dinner theory B: oats so simple with blueberries, made with water Sn: 2 x teeny weeny apples! L: jacket with a bacon/veg/tomato sauce topped with fromage frais & side salad Sn: snackpot &...

It does pretty much have values for everything, I hope it's accurate as that's what I'm going on, I can't be bothered with checking every label etc... Still I bought some reduced salt bouillon powder so we shall see if that's any good....although the salt is the main flavour!

Thanks Pimkie, just had a quick nose back through the thread & saw you did 10k in under 60 mins.....wow! That's where I'm hoping to be! :)

I've never been to Leeds castle, it looks lovely. I grew up in Kent & missed the school trip, ah well!! Week 1 run 1 today & I did it! It felt hard though, well the last 5 mins anyway! :)

I'll carry on then!! .....which I really liked as a watch using for that purpose, ah well!! I have an iPhone so may get the endomondo gadget thing! I did manage till tea time, had a camomile tea & distracted myself, wish I could say the same for today! The smoothies sound like they could be...

I know, it was the watch part which

Only 5:15pm, just had a yoghurt & grapes & I'm HUNGRY.....over 2hrs till din dins how will I get there without gorging???? Who knows!

Saturday So as said, 5k run this morning plus A LOT of walking, including a fair bit of wheelchair pushing which was good considering my lamb-liscious dinner! B: banana, sultana bran & skimmed milk Sn: carrot & pear L: M&S count on us beef sarnie (only 225 cal) Sn: Czech beer, ice lolly & a...

Not 5am just a smidge to early, it should say 5km....I'll still to the k abb in future I think!! My predictive text doesn't like km or lb and always tries to pm it! It was 6:30 although I have been out at 5:30 before, but legs don't work! You'll get there soon & you've done before so you know...

Right well this may be my last post....did a 5pm run today & am moving onto B210K on Monday. Pace still not as I'd wish, but got it down to 6m17 per km, which is 17sec quicker than Wednesday!! I think the fact that I ran at dawn as opposed to 10am helped, not nearly as hot! Good luck everyone...

30 degrees at 5am, no thanks!! I found it too hot on my run on Wednesday! Although it was probably in the late 20s - scorching! I went out this morning at 6:30am which was much better! Mind you glad I went out as hubby is kindly cooking me dinner which I have worked out at 1000 cals!!!!! He's...

Building up to the 5k has NOT been easy & it doesn't come naturally. I'm short & squat so not built for long distance (not sure if 5k counts as long distance but it does for me!) - as my Dad said to me once when I was jogging towards him 'you would've been a great prop forward'!!! He didn't mean...

Just a quickie as rushing out BUT had double scoop ice cream cone today....it's the Indian summers fault!!

Wow some amazing losses, well done. I'm sorry to say I sts, I know why & will endeavour to improve my ways!

No loss this week, no surprise! Still no gain too, the extra exercising paid off!! Wednesday's diary B: banana, 2 weetabix & skimmed milk L: jacket potato with flora light, tuna & mixed beans in yoghurt & salad Sn: strawberries & 1 digestive (naughty but nice dunked in tea!) D: chorizo &...

I'm road running & use map my run, it works out at approx 9km/h, I'm aiming for 10km/hr as I'd like to do the 10k in an hour.....we shall see! I've just looked up a week 7 run from 1st sept & in 36 mins didn't get to 5km & had an average pace of 8km/hr....it did include some walking but it shows...

I know that feeling, I'm not a born runner! Congrats on completing the hardest run of all! :) I did 5K today in 32 minutes so nearly there!

Yep, kept it low today & will aim for the same tomorrow. Tuesday 27th September B: apple, alpen light, yoghurt & berries L: pasta with chicken & veg in tomato/soft cheese sauce Sn: a few of the homemade wedges at work....I had to slap my own hand away! D: Toulouse sausage soup (sainsbury micro...

Sunday 25th September B: weetabix with skimmed milk 11am-2.30pm Go Ape inc training & hanging about. According to many & various sources I burnt approx 500cals, all good as lunch was an overeat.... L: bacon & sausage baguette (2 sausages & 2 bacon!) I've worked it out as approx 740cal!!!! Eek...

Yep I think it's pretty catchy! Go Ape was great fun, hard work though, my shoulders & abs are killing today! There was a hairy moment - a Tarzan swing....you have to just step off the platform & swing but it takes a second or two for the ropes/cables to become taut...so it's like a free fall...

FINISHED....but not quite up to 5k in the 30 min :( Still new trainers should be arriving tomorrow, proper running ones as opposed to the rubbish ones I use now, so that could help?! Doing 2 more 30min runs this week & then starting B210K next week. Slightly chuffed here ;D

Good luck, remember to take it easy & don't go too fast :)

And so begins the weekend, which I have off, so I already know/knew it isn't/wasn't going to be angelic! See I whinge on Wednesday but for all my talk do nothing about it :D Friday 23rd September B: muesli with berries & yoghurt Sn: apple & half a digestive L: a small amount of homemade potato...

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Wednesday 21st September B: beanz on 1 toast, yoghurt Sn: apple L: jacket with 3 bacon medallions in a tomato/veg sauce with a little creme fraiche & salad Sn: satsuma (early dinner) D: turkey & stir fry veggies in soy & sesame sauce with rice noodles, yoghurt & berries Sn: crumpet with jam & 6...

That's a good idea, super low on a day off without hubby distracting me with bread, crisps, beer & steak! Will try it next week, thanks :) Thank you, you motivate me too! I look forward to getting your feedback & reading your diary - I've been looking at your recipe blog too & will have to try...

Managed day 2 of week 9 speeded up too...very hard though!

Dandelion tea & an aloe vera capsule before bed will help with purging the system! Then weigh in again after that! You're back on track though which is a positive, good luck :)

I lost 1.5lb so I'm 138lb now....been here before many times! However, I am pleased as the activia plan is working & I've not been depriving myself, but at the same time disappointed with myself as I should be at my end goal & beyond by now, I started in June! I've just had look through & was...

Wow well done, I only dream if that! I lost 1.5lb so feel safe in the high nines again at 9'12 but need to keep going!

It's been a while but I went back to it today & jumped a week! So I completed run 1 of week 9, a 30 min run, so excited! Legs were very jelly like afterwards! Hope everyone is progressing well :)

My maintenance level is 1800 so I'm within budget!! I'm weighing myself tomorrow, may go to my weight watchers group tomorrow for inspiration & fruities! Halloween is my goal as I'm away for the weekend with uni friends, we do it every year, so it would be nice to just lose the excess :)

Tuesday 20th September Banana first thing followed by 30 minute run B: branflakes, chopped hazelnuts, berries & yoghurt Sn: 3 dried apricots PLUS 2 mini kievs & some chips So manic this morning at work picked at this (the guys lunch) before I had my own lunch. Normally I eat lunch with the...

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I think you're right, I will start breaking up all my food from here on in! If it's a weekday off I tend to be quite good, but if it's a weekend I usually let it all go wrong!! I have this weekend off & I may be quite busy so it could definitely go all wrong, or right!! :) Sunday 18th September...

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Friday 16th September B: broken up flapjack with berries & pouring yoghurt Sn: apple L: broccoli & sweetcorn pesto pasta, activia layer yoghurt Sn: small portion of healthy chips with homemade salsa D: lamb steak with coriander couscous & salad Sn: berries & dark chocolate Drinks (naughty!)...

TLC plan so far.... Tuesday 13th September B: branflakes, banana & activia pouring yoghurt L: hummus, sundried tomatoes & salad leaves on French bread (feels naughty but oh so tasty!) Sn: apricots & nuts D: turkey & veg in soy & sesame sauce with rice Sn: strawberries & dark chocolate Feel...

Slept a lot again last night and just feel so lazy again....really enjoying not having to do anything, although I did guilt myself into ironing & hoovering! Hubby hasn't heard yet about the job, one if the decision makers has been on a/l for 3 weeks. The other guy says they'll call next week to...

Well done! I'm also wishing I could start b210k but I need to bet my bottom in gear as I haven't run in nearly 2 weeks & I have no excuse! Starting week 8 tomorrow, 28 min run, I WILL do it, well start at least!!

It was a bit of a nightmare, the person concerned is well on their way back to their normal selves thank god! Not sure I am. Had a day off today & slept till after 9am which with my early night was a whopping 11hrs. Very unlike me! It did give me a headache for the day, should have gone for a...

Doing ok thanks, although healthier fitter me is nowhere to be seen.....bad times!!! On Saturday, Sunday & Monday I spent mainly at the hospital (work related, but it was a 999 call & massively stressful as I was the one supporting & informing, oh and panicking if I'm honest! Also, once my...

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Panting along, that's what I do! Did w7d2 today which I'm really pleased about, as when the alarm went off at 5:10am I really didn't think I was going to be able to get up! Dog tired now :)

Friday: Good day, especially as it's a Friday! Had a great day at work though, I learnt something new & very interesting, then went for a swim & jacuzzi....sometimes I really love my job!! BBQ with work tomorrow, hard life!! Probably means that my cal count won't be too hot though! B: OSS with...

I recently downloaded the set onto my phone & you'd be surprised....still great!!! Although I had forgotten how irritating 'Ann with an e' could be!!

I have lots of Queen, some classic 80s tracks, some good old 90s like skunk anansie & prodigy & then some modern pop. Very mixed! But I'm getting bored after 6/7 weeks of it so will definitely be hunting out my pink albums & get the new blondie one. Thanks Shirleen :)

Wow welshtigger, you're pretty hardcore! I'm aching loads after my run yesterday I couldn't imagine going out again today let alone doing 2 in one day!!! I bet it must be disheartening with your partners losses but its not a competition!! And he's only just started, you always lose more in the...

So today's diary B: banana & berries smoothie made with yoghurt & milk (230cal) Ex: r1w7 of c25k, 10 min walk, 25 min run (burnt 400cal) L: jacket potato with chilli con carne made with lots of veg, 50g beef & 1/3 tin beans topped with some low fat fromage frais (480cal - too many??) Sn...

Right....time to GET BACK ON TRACK.... Only a 3lb gain over the last couple if weeks, phew! Managed a 25min run (just) & have been healthy so far....off to work the late shift will report in fully when I get back home & have my feet up with a glass of wine.....oops I mean cup of tea!! :)

I know exactly what you mean, I love being in the 9's but if I let things slip even a tiny bit I'm back in the 10's. 10st4 seems a very comfortable place for me but I'm not comfortable there!! I would love to be 9st5! Like you say it slows down as well. I also think that when I get into the 9s I...

Hello, I gained 3lb (I think)over the last 2 weeks....I've been massively off plan enjoying beer, wine, bread & BBQs so I can't complain. Getting back on it today....7lb to lose in 9 weeks, EASY!!!!!! :)

Cooked breakfast.....yum :) ! I took the bit by the teeth today after I was supposed to get back to it on Tuesday.I thought about doing week 6 again (2 weeks no exercise), but then I thought what the he'll I'll try week 7 & it's 25 min run.....I DID IT...so pleased if not a little surprised...

Yep boggins, you definitely need a tetanus jab....I don't know how old you are but as said before they last 10 years & unless you've been on hols somewhere exotic the chances are your last jab was when you were 14 or 15, so if you're 24+ get yourself to the GP/A&E....and it might sound silly but...

Wow, well done :) running for 30 minutes must feel so good (and probably bad at the same time!). Once I complete c25k I'm hoping to do b210k, but I agree it's time consuming as you need an hour or more each time. Good luck :)

Thanks, I have some NSAID prescribed by my GP & a treatment yesterday so hoping for a speedy recovery. 7 years, such a long time. Do you miss home at all, friends & family? I guess after 7 years though you have a full support network of friends out there now. Sounds like it was a good choice...

Thanks for your messages to my neck!! It's eased up a lot since my treatment yesterday, but still mega sore....GP prescribed a strong NSAID so that should help with exercises and ice!! Went for a 3 mile walk today instead of a run! I wasn't as quick as I usually am but still exercise is...

Hi - forgot to log completion of week 6, day 3 VERY tough....all runs next week are 25min. But, my neck locked up this morning & I can hardly turn my head, I'm seeing my osteo tomorrow, but I think the running will have to go on hold, at least next week....absolutely gutted. It's things like...

BAD DAY I knew this evening was 'date night', basically lovely home cooked dinner & dessert & a rubbish saturday night movie, so I had planned on a good day..... (note on movie - Machete, better than I imagined a spoof really but just a bit more subtle & funnier than hot shots!!) HOWEVER.... my...

How long have you been in Japan? And do you speak Japanese?? Tough job teaching, I thought about it & even went as far as work experience, but it's not for me, I take my hat off to you. We hear about the job sometime next week, but it may not be 100%, one if the guys who wanted to interview him...

It was a bit of an elimination process...we decided on English speaking (husband already speaks 3 languages & doesn't want to learn another) & we quickly eliminated USA & South Africa. We've been to both Australia & NZ, the first was a great holiday destination but not a place to live for us &...

Friday Pre-run: banana Post-run: meusli, fromage frais, berries Sn: 2 chunks white chocolate (now hidden, should prob throw away as it's not my favourite, I'd rather waste the calories on something else!) L: 2 quorn sausage, bean, veg & new potato casserole, grapes Sn: plum & satsuma D...

Thursday - long day at work 7:30-21:00, always a difficult shift! B: banana, alpen light AND nature valley oats & honey bar (1 bit) ( woke up feeling very hungry & a little sick so ate lots...didn't want to throw up on my bike to work!! It's funny mostly I'm ok & feel fine but sometimes I have...

Thank you :) the thing with hubby's job is that it will relocate us from the south east to up north and then will hopefully lead to me retraining in something useful & us getting our visas to Canada....it's a 5 year or longer plan!! We've been thinking & talking about it for about 4 years, it's...

I know what you mean....I've got a 25 minuter tomorrow, eek!

Wednesday WI today, lost 1/2lb. I'm actually really pleased as I was worried I would put the weight back on after me detox, but I didn't & I lost!! Pre-run: half trailmix bar, half apple Post-run: 200ml skim milk, other half trailmix bar in yoghurt with berries Sn: other half apple L: beans on...

Funnily enough they are the only gap jeans that have ever fitted, oh the irony :D

Well done trimlee...you're doing the hardest part....once you get going it seems more achievable! I completed week 6 run 2 this morning, but stupid me forgot to press start on map my run so I don't know if I improved or not, ah well :)

I know it can be disappointing, but a loss is a loss, it's all in the right direction. Just don't be put off, you never know next week could be amazing :) I lost 0.5lb not amazing but quite pleasing as last weeks loss was down to a 2 day detox so I was worried I'd put it all back on again...

Woo hoo - well done :)

Tuesday - could've eaten more, but off to bed to stop my potentially crazed eating! WI tomorrow - eek :) B: apple, plum & Minted Green Juice Sn: 2 ryvita, fromage frais & banana L: chicken & couscous salad Sn: WW fruits D: pesto lamb mince meatballs in tomato & veg sauce with pasta (had some...

No not my own recipe, I'm not that inventive! I have put them below if you're interested: Ginger Pear Cooler: 1/2 lemon 2.5cm ginger root, peeled 1/2 cucumber 1 pear Juice & serve over ice Stress Tonic: 125g strawberries 1 pear 1 apple 1/2 tsp tahini 1 tsp wheat germ 2 tbsp soya yoghurt 80ml...

I love cake, I'm always finding an excuse to bake but then I have to give it all away in case I eat it all! Did you watch the great British bake off?? Yum yum :)

Well done sweet pink, even after a break, there's hope for us all!!

....obviously pressed send by accident!! But just commenting to say I agree people are generally nice & I think it's always good to see other people out there sweating away no matter what there level :)

Ha ha boggins you crack me up :) MC Hammer trousers....!! I think a secret sign would be good too! I actually had a lorry driver beep me the other day & point out that I'd dropped something

Thanks, I love a scone!! Monday - 'clean' day Pre-run: a few nuts & raisins Post-run: Ginger Pear Cooler juice Sn: plums, a few grapes & tspn seeds L: roasted veg on couscous Sn: Stress Tonic, carrot & some more nuts & raisins D: cod tagine with lots if veg & brown rice (bored of couscous...

LOVE this idea, I'm definitely going to be using it from now on. I have bits around the kitchen, but am then tempted/distracted by hubbies twix or crisps....so containing them & making sure I have enough is brilliant. Can't wait to get started!! :D

Oh nights, I hate them, they put me so out of synch & I just eat eat eat! Well done on the pace improvement :) I have just done week 6 run 1....after Fridays 20 minuter I thought it'd be quite easy but no!!! Still I upped my pace again so that's good :D

Weekend....hmmmm Saturday - not great, hanging a bit if I'm honest! B: special k with milk, 1 piece jam & flora light on toast Sn: apple & banana L: low fat supernoodles & skips Sn: 2 x bread & flora light, walkers crisps, small glass of fruit juice D: chicken with roast veg in tomato sauce...

Thank you, not the easiest of times :(

Friday Difficult day - I had my (step) granddads funeral, not nice. The wake was a nice opportunity to remember him & see some old faces, but also involved more drink than I can remember... Pre-run: rice cake & houmous Post-run: special k with skimmed milk Sn: apple L: WW bagel with flora...

Yes I think there are a few versions around. I'm back to interval runs for day 1&2 of week 6 and then the 3rd is a 25 minuter. As long as they get us there in the end!

Well I managed my day 3 of week 5, which was a 20min non stop run. I am so chuffed! I did a road run as I was trying to find the flattest place!! I did have to stop a couple if times, but only for seconds, to do some traffic dodging! Bring on week 6....I'm beginning to enjoy this :)

Hi boggins I feel your pain. I usually 'run' on the local common & on a Wednesday morning there is a bootcamp exercise class. Ever since I felt like they were looking at me in a 'oh my god how unfit is she' kind of a way I avoid that area completely!! Silly isn't it? I like your steely resolve...

Well we're not sure we'll have the dinner again any time soon. My husband bought a jar of hot Piri Piri sauce, the yoghurt was to calm it down. Now I like hot & spicy food but it took my mouth an hour to calm down!! I WI on a Wednesday morning at home, but I GI to boots every now & then as I...

Thursday B: apple, berries, muesli, shape & lf fromage frais Sn: granola bar, half banana L: plum, tuna, beetroot & rice salad D: chicken & veg in Piri Piri sauce with yoghurt on rice followed by arctic farm frozen yoghurt Sn: Shapers mint bar & large glass of wine Cycled to & from work &...

So yesterday I enjoyed my chocolate a little too much!! Still I felt deserving after the detox :) Pre run: banana & a couple of almonds Post run: apple & glass milk B: oats so simple with blueberries L: jacket potato with tuna, bean & beetroot salad Sn: yoghurt & berries D: bean & veg stew with...

I am thanks and I really really enjoyed my jacket potato for lunch, real food!!

Hi - I'm loving your diary. You are doing what I want to do! No more counting/weighing or worrying just 'healthy eating' & good fun weekends. Mind you I think I'm a lot greedier than you :D

OMG excuse the 16yr old girl text speak but crikey. Week 5 day 2 done, which was 2 x 8 min runs. I think I nearly died on the second run! My pace was slower than day 1, but only by a few seconds, probably because it was 2 longer runs. All I know is it's not getting any easier!! But then if it...

Hi all I'd love to join this. I'm not following SW anymore but the forums & threads from SW are so great I hope I can still post. I weighed in this morning at 9st11.25 which I'm very pleased about. I have my current goal as 9st7 but may change it when I get there....depends how easy it is & how...

Sorry me again, at confused.com! I list 2.75lb this week not 3.5lb. Still it's all good & I'm in the next stone bracket :)

Hi everyone, hope I can join this group. I had my weigh in this morning & lost 2.75lb which I'm really pleased about :) I did a 2 day detox mon/tues & had a sneaky peak on Monday and was 4.5lb heavier than I am today! So glad I did the detox otherwise it would've been a gain for sure! Best of...

I'm down to 9st11.25.....yay yay yay!!!! I'm going to visit the 9s. Being the ever pessimist though I may be seeing you all again soon!! Good luck everyone :)

WOW that's amazing, well done :)

Thanks guys, very chuffed :) The detox is a 2 day juice based plan. It's 4 juices which you have at breakfast, lunch, dinner & before bed. Also salad for lunches, bean & veg soup for dinners & nuts, seeds, fruit, hummus & crudités for snacks. No meat, fish, rice, pasta, bread etc...

Tuesday B: Minted Greens juice & half an apple Sn: walnuts, apple & hummus & crudités L: Perfect Passion juice, & salad with beetroot & beans Sn: red grapes, plums & seeds D: Blueberry & Acai Berry shake & bean & veg soup with some brown rice (too hungry) Sn: cashews Lettuce & Apple...

Just about to try week 5 run 2, my nose is very blocked though so I don't fancy my chances much as I'm struggling to breath already!! :)

I lost a whopping 3.5lb this week, I'm so pleased! I was off plan all weekend and so did a 2 day detox mon/tues....it obviously worked!! Just hope I can keep it off this week, I must be good :) I won't be using this forum anymore though as I'm leaving SW - I just find syns, points etc too...

Right I've moved, I now reside in the healthy eating diary section. Slimjim's journey to sustainable weight loss.....well I hope so anyway!!! :D

So after a weekend off any kind of plan I decided a 2 day detox was in order. My usual weigh in is a Wednesday but I weighed myself yesterday to see if it's made a difference. My weight was 141.5lb. The detox is based around freshly made juices, which is not the best way to take in fruit and may...

Hello! I am starting a new diary in the healthy eating forum as that is my aim! I've been hanging about in slimming world & trying it out, but I've had enough of points & syns etc... I want to be free from it all :) Basically I'm trying to find a sustainable/maintainable plan where by I don't...

Best way forward I think! Hope your detox goes well. I'm really hungry now even though I've eaten/juiced lots. Cheating a little with extra food (good food mind you!) :)

Ah I see you got back out there yesterday, well done on the faster pace, hope I can get quicker :)

Thanks for your vote of confidence! I'm doing 12.5min miles at the moment, but I guess I'm aiming for 10min miles, so a 10k time of about 1hr....wishful thinking! But I will cross that bridge and see how 'fast' I am when I get to the final week of c25k. Thanks on the bridge to 10k, I'll...

Woo hoo I'm so excited! And very very sad!! I'm moving....by that I mean I'm changing the place I put my food diary & I'm changing my plan. I'm not going to have one!!! So started my 2 day detox today, then as of Wednesday (WI day) I'm going to try healthy eating & possibly try and keep track...

I did my first all flat (ish) terrain on Friday & it made things SO much easier!! It was a bit monotonous as I just ran round the same big field a few times, but it definitely made things more manageable!! My sister in law has convinced me to sign up to a 10km run at the end of November....I...

You can but it's easier to have the podcast/app. Do you have another ipod? Otherwise week 1 is 3 'runs' which are all the same: 5 min warm up walk 1 min run followed by 1.5 min walk Do this 8 times in total, after the 8th run do a cool down walk for 5 mins. That should be 28.5 mins in...

Good luck with it welsh tigger, like you say it's getting back on the wagon that's the hardest thing. I've just completed week 4 and am pleased with my progress. I found it easier than last time & I'm a little quicker too. Bring on week 5 :)

I think my best holiday was Malaysia. My now hubbie & I travelled round the peninsula for 3 weeks on our way back from (NZ - another must, south island is awesome). We had a wonderful time & managed to see & do so much on a teeny tiny budget! The food is glorious too, nasi goreng yum yum...

You CAN do it!! It starts off nice & slow and if you feel you're not ready to move to the next week, there's no shame in repeating until you feel ready. I've just done week 3 again and am on week 4 for the second time. Although I still can't see me running for 30 minutes in a few weeks time, but...

Thanks, I promise I'm not just copying you!! But I now know why it all went wrong yesterday...I woke up this morning with headache, earache & swollen tonsils....I always feed a cold!! Taking extra vitamins on top of my millions of portions of fruit & veg each day!!

Polished off the day with 2 stubbies with my dad & step-mum (her dad my 'step' grandad passed away on Monday so just a little reminiscing). Had the healthy stir-fry plus glass of vino & skinny cow..... Have a plan for next week, need to organise my head first then will post it! Prepped for a...

It would be nice wouldn't it! Did my second run of week 4 this morning, all good apart from my jelly legs...ouch! I have no idea how I'll manage with week 5, but I'm determined to do it :)

Grrrr really had a good feeling as was 138lb last Thursday but WI today puts me at 140lb. I'll also not be losing any weight this week as I'm way off plan....ah well, I'll get there one day :)

Ah sorry to hear that Charmel, you never know it may show next week, I have my fingers crossed for you :) I lost 0.75lb, which is ok but I weighed 2lb less than that last Thursday...grrr....darned ice cream & biscotti!! From now on I'll only weigh myself on a Wednesday so as not to do my head...

Wednesday Oopsy!! WI on today, first thing at 141.75 i.e. 1lb gain, but later on I was 140lb, 10st on the nose....so that's ok but not ideal. Started my morning off with a run at 5:30am. Then cycled to work, tired legs! Then during my shift I went to town & pushed a wheelchair for about an...

Balance is the key...but that is the problem one slip up can put you completely off track & I find I just gain the same weight again & again. I don't put on masses but enough to annoy me :) Good luck getting back on track.

So on todays menu we had.... B: homemade juice: pear, ginger, lemon & cucumber ....who knows how many syns and what I syn is it just the pear or pear & cucumber. I'm guessing I don't have to count the lemon/ginger?? Ah well it was very good & made me feel pure! Well the best info I can find is...

So today went well, forgot to say I managed run 1 from week 4 of the couch to 5km (c25k) plan. I didn't think it would be happen as I woke up 20 min before my alarm (4:50am) and thought, nah I've got a long day today, so I put my regular alarm on! However, I was optimistic & took my running gear...

Ha ha I know the feeling :D Complete sense, I don't like to go out anytime after about 11am or before 9pm because of the amount of people about! Who knows by the end of week 9 we'll be running with pride!!!

Congratulations, you must be so pleased, I hope to see you in the 9s thread tomorrow :)

Hi All I was wondering if I could join in on this thread, I spotted it while browsing! I'm attempting the c25k for the second time. I started in May & made it to the end of week 4 and was actually 'enjoying' it. The first week was awful, but by week 2 I got into the swing of things a bit more...

Monday Not quite as good as gold :( B: banana & fruity couscous Sn: milk (HXA) & satsuma L: chicken & couscous salad Sn: apple & alpen light & cheeky half of a mini brownie (3) oops.... D: sausage (1) & veg with rice, yoghurt & berries Sn: toast (0.5HXB) & chicken Syns = 4, disappointed with...

That's it, officially wimped out!! Well not really but I'm out for dinner on Thursday then away for a probably very boozy weekend. So I think to do the detox before this is a bit backward.....so I've 'pencilled' it in for next Monday/Tuesday to cleanse my system after the craziness & hopefully...

Sunday Well Sunday didn't bring a good day! Synful is one way of putting it, greed is another!! B: banana & yoghurt Sn: glass of milk (0.5HXA) L: impromptu family BBQ uh oh!! 2 sausage (1), half burger, potatoes, couscous & salad, Czech beer (1), cava (6) and then strawberries & ice cream...

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Smiley with sunglasses, I wish it was only that many syns, it should read 8 in brackets!! (8

Saturday Lunch out at a party - BBQ :D Fortunately we're driving so I will not be tempted to drink....pizza for dinner yum! B: fruity couscous & yoghurt Sn: banana & alpen light (0.5HXB) L: half jacket pot, burger (1.5), couscous, beetroot, quorn sausage, corn, teeny amount of pesto pasta (1)...

Friday Long ish day at work 9am to 10pm, so much planning involved!! B: fruity couscous with yoghurt, milk (0.5HXA) with crusha (0.5) Sn: satsumas & banana L: small portion of free chilli & rice with large salad Early D: pork & veg stir fry with rice noodles, honey/soy/chilli sauce (2) Sn: 1...

See now I'd miss my berries.....so tasty! Still frozen are good and I have a freezer full!!

Thursday Today was an odd day....started work at 11:30 to take someone somewhere.....I knew we wouldn't get back till about 3pm, so to avoid the mass hunger over lunch I had a jacket potato brunch @ 10:30. I didn't think I'd manage it when I looked at the plate.....shouldn't have worried...

Just looked up a recipe for this looks lovely, will have to add it to the menu!