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Thought I would re-quote this as I have been very lazy the past few days and need a bit of motivation/inspiration. :)

Hi Gettingfit, Just needed a break from minis, felt like was spending half my life on here talking about diet and exercise rather than doing it!!! Yeah still do kettlebells, been doing other things aswell to mix it up but still think they give the best results! love walking the dog too but...

Good to see you too :) I'm amazed at how well you've done! You must be chuffed!

Yeah I hope everything is ok with her, maybe just needed a wee break from minis? I last had a post from her in my diary on the 18/3. You're doing great Sue :)

Hi all, Been cutting back/ low carbing over the past few weeks and feeling much better for it. Not sticking to any specific plan as such just trying to eat as naturally as possible, have 3 mainly protein based meals a day, trying to avoid snacking between meals and if I do want a snack I'm...

Come back Kron!! X

It's nearly time Sue :)

I've been AWOL for a while so just catching up on all the comments! Hope everyone is still swinging away and seeing great results :) I'll need to do an updated photo soon to compare as although ive not been on minis I've still been fitting in some swinging :)

Hi everyone( remember me?) Ive not been on minis for AGES!! Good to see some old faces still on here swinging away along with lots of new ones too :) I'm still using kettlebells and still really enjoying them :) Sue was looking at your stats, you're almost at target!! Well done!!!! Any news...

Hi everyone, I've not been on mini for aggggeees!!!! Nice to read your comments and hope everyone that wanted to has given the bells a go :) if you haven't DO IT NOW!! I'm still swinging away :)

Hi I'd recommend starting with a 5kg. You might feel after 4/5 weeks that you want to up the weight to 7.5kg. I have only ever used kettleworx DVDs :) good luck!

Well done Martin. Will be good to compare your befores and afters :)

Bikins optional Martin :) Sue, I think you meant to say WHEN you get to 10 stone :)

Agreed. Just a horrible film.

Congrats on passing your exam :)

If I want chocolate nothing will stop me getting my paws on it lol!!! Need to start listening to my quitting Choco slimpod!! Hope you are all well? Diet wise things are a mess, I've had a Chinese and a mcdonalds this weekend. I really have lost my mojo! As I mentioned on the kb thread...

C'mon let's get some more photos on here... Kron??! :)

Hi guys, thought we could maybe have a thread to post before/after photos as we all know how great the bells are for toning! I'm more of a visual person, I find it difficult to invisage inch loss without a photo! Looking at photos is a big motivational tool for me too :) So who will dare to...

OMG A whole new section dedicated to kettlebells!!!! :) I've been out the loop lately, been very lazy but have just booked a wee holiday in Alcudia in 5 weeks time so the prospect of digging out the bikini has me dusting off my 7.5 bell :) Nice to see you are all still swinging away :) Gonna...

It's always in the evening when I get my choc cravings! I think what I really need to do is fill me time in the evenings but I'm just so tired after work and can't be bothered doing anything!

Totm not due I'm just a greedy guts!!!!I just love sugar I seriously think I'm an addict. No I daren't buy junk food I'd just eat it all in one sitting!! Cakes at work and crisps and chocs bought from wee shop round the corner!! I should just not carry any ££ with me! Im having a serious think...

Posted this before reading yours and krons comments sue :) great minds kron :) well done again :)

Amazing sue! Well done :) what you planning on spending your ££ on? Maybe another colour of skinny jeans?! :) happy spending :)

Ach today's been a write off too :( My meals are good and For the most part healthy but it's the chocolate and crisps that are my down fall. I've actually had mini flapjack, mini caramel shortcake, small slice of cake, trifle, drifter and 2 packs of crisps today!!and if someone offered me more...

Last night was a total right off, I think I ate about a weeks worth of syns( probably more) Today is a new day huh. Gonna try and stick to lots of super speed today and no syns!

Hi everyone good luck for tomorrow :) I've changed my WI to sat so wont be weighing with you all anymore. Best wishes :)

Never heard of ketchup with pancakes, interesting!

Work is work! Same old! :) maybe you'll be surprised and get a better result than you expect, fingers crossed!

Day 5- green Brekkie- slice toast(hexb) Lunch- baked potato and cheese(hexa) Salad Dinner- homemade veg soup AH risotto-2.5 syns Salad Choco-8 syns

Day 4- green Brekkie- banana and 1 slice toast( hexb) Lunch- baked potato and cheese( hexa) Salad Apple Dinner- potato wedges( SW friendly :)) Baked beans and a fried egg. Snack- magic porridge (hexb) Chocolate-16 syns!!! Had this at my dads, was full of nuts, only had 2 blocks( ok they...

Congrats you are soooo close now!!

We will get there eventually! I think getting out of the 10s and staying out is so difficult!!! The fitbit thing looks good!

WI Saturday :) Yeah I knew they would be high but didn't think they would be quite so high!!! Different flavours have dif syns! Day 3-Red Brekkie- banana Lunch- stir-fry chicken Strawberries Dinner- homemade veg soup Baked potato(hexb) with tuna and seafood sauce( 6 syns) Fudge(6 syns)...

Day 2- red Brekkie- scrambled eggs and 1 slice toast( hexb) Snack- eat natural bar(11.5 Coffee with milk(hexa) Lunch-baked potato(hexb) with leftover chilli from yesterday, side salad. Strawberries Dinner- chicken stir fry Strawberry muller and banana

Thanks gettingfit, nice to hear from you. How are you?

Hi everyone, Haven't done any swinging all week but hoping to finish off week 3 this weekend! Donzy, those results are very impressive and inspiring, well done :) you must be chuffed :) congrats on finishing round 3 :)

Thanks guys I needed that! I'll get back to posting my food diary daily as it really does make a difference! I've just spent two hours scrubbing my flat so that's gotta have burned a few cals :) I'm feeling more positive already :) Joanne how did you get on with your exam?

Well It's been almost two weeks since I've been on and I've gone and undone all the good work that I've done over the past 7 months. Put on pretty much of of the weight I had lost. Scales showing 10 stone 9 today( I was 10 stone 11 in July when I first started :(:(:(:() It's just not good...

Aw sue hope your poor wee toe is better soon and mr sue is a good nurse :)

Afternoon all, Just popped in to see how everyone was doing! I've finally finished week 3! Onwards to week 4 round 3 :) Sweet, great NSV! Scales being stubborn with me too so it's nice to hear :) Shirleen, sorry to hear about the break into your car- what's the world coming to eh! Hope you...

Hi shirleen, I would like to start off by saying that I am in no way offended by your comments I do however find them very narrow minded which is disappointing as your posts are usually so well rounded! Maybe you have an axe to grind with someone in the teaching profession or have had a bad...

Thanks kron you've made me feel better about my day yesterday :) the ice cream and peanut butter sauce sounds amazing! Yum!!!

Haha well it went from bad to worse last night.... I had a scone and jam and a few crisps about half 11!!! Lol! Lots of swinging for me today I reckon!! Gonna do core 3 and some freestyle I think :) So did you go out for dinner or something yesterday?

Kron I didn't look at it because the link wouldn't work on my phone and bf was hogging the computer today. I will def check it out tomorrow though :)

Oh I know the petrol stations such a danger zone for me :) Chunky I'm not sure about salt, it doesn't mention in ingredients but does say seasoning. The carrot and corriander one tasted peppery but not particularly salty. Well I think I've blown it for today anyway, I just had two slices of...

I'd like to hear a bit more about it please? :)

Oh I know kron two rolls in one day wasn't the best idea! Hoping the exercise today will cancel it out :) ha!!! I'm really craving something sweet but thankfully I have no treats in the house!

Lol sue :) I wasn't suggesting in your undies but if you want to get your kit off then fair play :) ;) I think if you set your mind to 10 stone you'll get there, you're a machine :)

Well done sue :) that surely means some before/ after photos soon? :)

You're welcome Bostik ;) There is quite a bit of floor work in week 2 cardio which is nice, at one point I thought I had put Core on by mistake!

That's the spirit :) Week 2 round 3 complete :) The return of some old friends in cardio 2 - seated figure 8 pass and squatted jumping jacks!!! Oh and my nemesis the kettlebell hold! Managed to hold it for the full length with my 5 kg, both sets, so feeling pretty pleased :) arms are like...

Ok so the scales are showing 10,4.5 today which is basically a sts, at this same point last week I had lost 1.5 lbs!! At least the gains are gone but now just gotta hope for a loss before Monday! Gonna take the dog out for a long walk later and also do week 2 cardio. I have already been up and...

Morning everyone, Hope your toothache gets better soon Martin. Caroline I think you probably need to do all 3 to see maximum results, although any exercise is better than none right? I'd love to just miss out cardio and do a double resistance but I don't think the inch loss would be as good...

Well done for getting BELOW your target :) are you happy with where you are at or you still thinking you might lower it?

Kron, as always, thank you for taking the time to reply :) The soups seem to be blended as they still have some bulk if that makes sense? They are filling that's for sure! I tend to avoid the 'cream of' ones! Think I had cream of mushroom last week once but just cos it's a fav :) The carrot...

Bravo kron- more of an essay than a post :) you have an amazing memory?! Catkims- just wondering where you read of the 7cm waist loss in 3 weeks? I checked back a few pages as this does seem like an amazing achievement buy can't seem to find it??? Sweet lost 1 inch from waist in 3 weeks which...

Food today Brekkie- 2 slice of toast Lunch- bacon and lentil soup Apple Dinner- carrot and coriander soup. Red grapes 1 rye crackerbread. Snacks- 3 blocks of choc(!) 2 mint humbugs Need to get some more fruit in over the weekend- determined to see a loss on Monday. Hoping for 10. 2.5 at least!

Well done lollipop- I got down to 9.13 before Christmas but put some back on! Hope to see you there soon :)

Scales today showing 10. 5.5!!! So annoying! I know I really must stop weighing but I'm addicted!! Hopefully it'll be gone and a few more for my official weigh in which is now Monday. Apart from the small portion of chips last night I've been doing well so I defo deserve a loss!! X

Hi lovely swingers :) Picklednut, I think it was around week 2/3 that I switched to my 7.5 kg so I'd advise you not to wait! You may need to use for the 5kg for some moves( gunslingers and half get ups for me!!) the more you feel challenged the better the results :) Well I have just completed...

Kron- no didn't do resistance, was feeling too lazy! I hardly watch tv so dunno why I was so interested in the tv awards lol Chunky- I buy then fresh from peckhams. They are yummy :) Well still showing a 1/4 gain on the glass shelf of doom! Still haven't 'been' though...do you guys think I'm...

Stay away from the rubbish- that's an order! The feeling of being at target( or under) will be much more gratifying than eating rubbish! Remember that :)

Yes I really am! Having a wide variety is also helping :) had a sneaky peek at the scales today and I was up by 1/4 lb??!!! hadn't been to the loo yet so maybe that explains it( sorry that's prob too much info!) I'm hoping for another good loss and must say I'll be disappointed with anything...

Just had a look at your photos! You look amazing, such a huge difference! You have done so well and should be so proud! You're at the final stretch now and you CAN do it :)

Well done miss pinky that's great! :)

Food for yesterday Brekkie- slice of toast and banana Break- mandarin Lunch- broccoli soup Apple Dinner-lentil and bacon soup Ciabatta with butter Lindt chocolate Food for today Brekkie- eat natural bar Slice of toast Break- mandarin Lunch- lentil and bacon soup Apple Dinner-French...

Wow bunny you must be fit as a fiddle!!! I use mostly 7.5 and drop down to 5 for tougher moves! Hoping to move up to 9kg bells for swings etc soon :)

Kron sometimes when I'm reading my class a sad story I get watery eyes and a lump in my throat lol

I agree it does feel like the cheats way a bit :) I'd have to pound the gym for hours to get similar results I think!! Of course we have all worked very hard for our inch loss, the bells are not easy just super effective if you are giving your body a good challenge and filling it with the...

Just been able to see your profile pic properly as normally on my phone..is that you? Looking very slim :) You'll need to do a before and after sometime :)

That's fab, well done :) Funny how the body works isn't it!!

Ditto 10 st 4 now too. The 9s are so close :)

I only use kettleworx 3 times per week and have had great inch loss. I never actually measured but if you look at my pictures in my link you can see the difference clearly :) also felt a massive difference in my clothes :) I imagine that if I included more exercise on top of kettleworx the...

Hi, I ALWAYS see a gain on the scales after a kb workout or a low loss on official WI if I've swung the day before! It normally sorts itself out after a few days though so don't worry!! Make sure you drink plenty of water! I also found that the first few weeks of kw my weigh loss stalled but...

Sounds great Joanne will check that link out, thanks :) Kron went to see War Horse it was great :) Real weepy! Going to buy the book to read to my class now! food today brekkie banana lunch minted pea and herb soup red grapes apple dinner scotch broth soup 4 x rye crackerbread with...

Great inch loss Joanne, well done!

It's so hard getting back into it after Christmas isn't it?! You have done amazingly so far and have managed to maintain for a few weeks which is great. You must feel frustrated about the 2 lbs but you'll get there! Maybe try introducing something new, give your body a wee shock?! As you have...

Good to hear from you chunky( chunk-less) I'm buying the soups.. 1. I'm lazy, 2. Mine are always disappointing! :) The pea one is my fav so far, I could eat ten bowls in a sitting( but that would defeat the purpose!) I caved in a bit tonight and had a 1/4 pizza, it Was a vegetable thin crust...

Hey chunky! Haven't popped in for a bit so thought I'd say hello! How are things going for you? So close to target you lucky thing :)

Hi twinkletoes I've heard people talk about the sale on kettlebells in sainsburys and tesco at the moment! If you go to page 1 I have posted a link to a group on here with plenty of info about DVDs, you tube links and everything you need to know about kettlebells! The only DVD I have used is...

Food today Brekkie 2 poached eggs Clementine Lunch Minted pea and herb soup Banana 3 x rye crackerbread with sliced toms Dinner Cauliflower soup 3 x rye crackerbread with sliced toms Mango and red grapes 1/4 veg pizza

Thanks kron I'm really pleased with the results :) will weigh again tomorrow for official week 1 results!!!

Oh and how could I forget... Congratulations mr sue!!!!!

Kron well done on completing your DVD :) hope there aren't too many aches tomorrow ! Had another look at the link and must say I was exhausted just watching it lol!! Someone mentioned they were looking for a pilates DVD to do in between kb days( sorry I've forgotten who). I have one from the...

Oh just a quick post, scales showed 10 st 4.5 lbs today so the soups working! Since Monday that's s loss of 4.25 :)

Had a quick look at the link but keeps buffering on my phone so will have a proper look later after puppy school! Some of those moves looks tough!!! And the step is really quite high isn't it?! Looks great though!

Hope you are feeling a bit better this morning. Your food for today looks good :) my muscles are aching from swinging yesterday!

I bought it from peckhams, it's freshly made in their kitchen and was yummy! I remember my mum and aunties making it too! Charlie is getting huge! He's gonna be a big boy, his paws are massive! Gonna go to cinema tonight, not sure what to see- the artist or the war horse, both have had good...

Morning kron, Good luck in getting the work out completed today! Are you feeling much Better now? What's the step kb DVD called? Want to have a wee nosey on amazon! I fancy buying a new kb DVD for when I finish r3 :)

Hey mrs Thursday is a long time away still, you still have a few days to get back on track. Why don't you try and have a swing tomorrow might make you feel better!

Food today Brekkie- 1 slice toast and 2 eggs scrambled. Lunch- minted pea and herb soup(so yummy!) Banana Dinner- lentil and ham hock soup Red grapes Orange Supper- had one of those baked cheese rolls- yum! With a cheese slice, chicken and sliced toms- this felt like a real treat :) really...

Yay it's the weekend :) I love swinging during the day :) week2 core done. Can feel it in my abs already! Was still sore from cardio a couple of days ago so made it a bit tougher than normal! Bring on resistance wk2 next. Have a great weekend everyone.

Sorry it's late, I lost 1.5 lbs but that's only since Monday and it's my totm so pretty pleased and feeling positive for the coming week :) Well done on the losses x

Aw hope your cold gets better soon. I'm gonna take the dog a walk later today after tidying up and also need to stock up on some fruit/ veg and get my soups in :) Hoping to go to the cinema and some point and have puppy school on Sunday! Have a nice weekend :)

Yeah it's going well, can honestly say I'm not bored with it or have felt hungry :) Thinking I'll have some nice scrambled eggs and 1 slice if toast for my brekkie today since it's Saturday :) will stick with soup for lunch and dinner though. I've lost 1.5 lbs since Monday, which i think is...

Yeah works been keeping me busy as well as the pup! Aw it's just a wee bad patch you're going through, just remember how much you have lost and how far you have come. This is a blip, don't let it get you down.

I have some catching up to do r3 buddy! Well done you're doing fab :)

Hi all, lost 1.5 lbs which I'm delighted with as that's only since Monday and it's my totm, hoping for an even better loss next week :) Congrats to all the losers/sts-ers :)x

Sweet i talked myself into it and got week1 cardio done and dusted :)Yayyyy!!!! you're right it wasn't as bad as I remembered, completely forgot about the backwards lunges which are killers! In a weird way I did enjoy it although must say glad it's out the way for another 5 weeks :) Sue it's...

Sue you are flying through advanced I'm so impressed! Glad to hear mr sue is joining in too :) Well I still have week1 cardio of round 3 to complete... I've been putting it off as I honestly hate it lol think I'll just do it over the weekend and crack onto week 2 aswell. I just feel knackered...

Good luck for tomorrow everyone. I've been slacking so much since Christmas but had a good week this week and feel like my heads really back in it so looking forward to seeing what the scales say tomorrow :)

Brekkie-1 slice of toast and banana Lunch- lentil soup Apple Homemade soup at dads Block of chocolate Dinner- mulagatani soup 4 x wholgrain rye Lf yogurt

Hope so kron :) how's things?

Things going well thanks Joanne :) how are you? Food yesterday Brekkie- banana Lunch- fresh chicken and mushroom soup apple Homemade veg soup At dads after work. Small block of choco! Dinner- fresh carrot and coriander soup. 7 x wholgrain rye ! Teaspoon of peanut butter! Food today-...

yes made my own sweet chilli, was yum :) I am trying my own little detox thingy this week - trying to have soup for dinner and lunch with fruit and veg to snack on and for breakfast, only doing it for 5 days as I really need a wee loss this Friday to give my motivation a kickstart! weight...

food today brekkie - porridge with ss milk lunch - half ciabatta with sweet chilli chicken and salad dinner - potato and rockette soup. other half of sweet chilli chicken ciabatta. snacks - kettle chips, banana.

Thanks for the advice guys, I'm back at work so its finding the time to make soup(my body's in shock after almost 3 weeks off!!) will make a big batch at the weekend for sure. Also need to do a food shop so really just making do with what I have in the cupboards just now :) Well best get up for...

Yes I have done core and resistance week 1 so just leaves the dreaded one :) I did them both at the weekend and I'm still feeling the burn! cardio tonight for me, will let you know how it goes :) yuk!

I quite fancy it too donzy, would also be interested to know the price. I'd prob end up only doing it once a week though at 40 mins lol I'm a lazy bones! Lol. Might be a nice change though!

Food 9.01.12 Brekkie- eat natural bar Lunch- eat smart chicken sandwich( sainsburys) Dinner- spaj Bol with garlic bread Snacks- a few pieces of choco( I just can't resist!) 2 tangerines Need to up the fruit and veg!

I'm glad the pictures are helping to motivate :) I honestly can't stress enough how effective kettlebells are and also how easy they are to fit into the busiest of lifestyles :) I had a few weeks break from the bells over the festive period but started again at the weekend so hoping my next...

Hey, Sounds like good goals you have set yourself :) do you mind me asking what gym it is? I've been trying to find a gym with kettlebell classes but can't! Im quite competitive so going to classes really helps me to give it 100% lol :) Have a lovely birthday incase I forget to drop in on...

Hey cjeb, I also had a few weeks off and I've just started from where i left off!! It does feel a bit like starting over, feel like my strength has gone a bit but hoping it'll come back quickly :) good luck with the restart :)

Evening swingers, Nice to hear more people are getting into kettlebells but there is defo a shortage, I've been trying to find a 9kg in the sale to no avail( not that I'll be ready to use it for a while...) Sweet pink, I'm glad you're also on round 3 I've been looking for a r3 buddy :) when...

Hey, I did a DVD called kettleworx at home, it's a six week programme. I'm now on my third round of it.

Afternoon all! Well I am as stiff as an old board today.. Shoulders, arms, abs, thighs... In fact every muscle in my body aches! Think it'll be Tuesday before i attempt the dreaded wk1 cardio!

That's really great :)

Joanne your pictures are amazing! What a difference, you look great :) How long has it taken you to lose 3 stone? Congrats :)

I just try to eat sensibly although I'm better some days than others :)I started off using slimming world so I kind of use the SW principles as a basis for my healthy eating.

Very true about puppy school Kron, never thought of it like that but you're right :) Looking forward to it :) Ended up choosing a tomato based pasta dish for dinner last night and had a couple of glasses of red wine too :) food for today brekkie - 2 weetabix with ss milk lf yogurt banana...

Decided NOT to ease myself in gently and have just completed r3 wk1 core followed by resistance :) Must say I found it tough and my strength has dropped as I found some moves difficult which, before my little break, I was doing pretty easily. Hopefully my strength will improve quickly and...

Kron, it's good to be back :) I think I'll ease myself in with core :) Will report back afterwards :)

Hi swingers, there are various kettlebells on sale just now at Argos :) Buy Weights and dumbbells at Argos.co.uk - Your Online Shop for Sports and leisure. Well I'm just about to start round 3 week 1 :)

Hello Friday girls, starting weight for me today is 10 stone 7 and 3/4 lbs, I go back to work on Monday so hoping that being away from the fridge will help and I'll lose a couple of lbs by next week :)

Ok had my official Friday WI today and I'm 10 stone 7 and 3/4 lbs - hoping I can shift a few lbs by next Friday. Had intentions of starting Kettlworx but still haven't done anything, just can't seem to get myself motivated which is annoying me!!! On the plus side I did take Charlie out for a...

Hi guys, Re-start weigh in today showed 10 stone 7 and 3/4 lbs :cry::cry: So will WI again next week and hopefully can shift a couple. Can't really say I'm surprised as I've been eating everything in sight lately and only have myself to blame...determined to get back to the 9s asap. It's...

Well weighed myself this morning and I'm now up to 10 stone 8.5 lbs :( :( Need to get it shifted asap!! Food- 4.01.2012( planned) Brekkie- 2 weetabix with ss milk Lunch- omlette with lf cheese, onions, toms and mushrooms. Dinner- goulash with a few boiled potatoes. Snacks- banana, lf yogurt

Took the plunge and weighed in today... 10 stone 8.5 lbs! :( it's gone on so quickly I'm hoping it can come off pretty quickly. Need to get back in the zone, that's really shocked me!!!

Well last night took a turn for the worse and I ended up getting an attack of the munchies around 11pm. Polished off the last of the cheese and crackers so at least they are gone now and no more temptations for today!! Forgot to weigh this morning so will do it tomorrow and see where I am at...

Thanks moppet, hope to see you on the kettlebell thread soon :)

Yes I think stretching is a must!! I follow the kettleworx DVDs which gives a set of stretches to warm up and cool down. There are loads of good links to kettlebell exercises on you tube and you'll probably find some stretches there too :)

Happy new year everyone, hope it's a good one for all :) Well ive had a great Christmas and new year but looking forward to getting back to a healthier routine. Foodwise today I've been pretty good and been out walking Charlie. Going to do round 3 week 1 of kettleworx tomorrow- will prob ease...

Start with a 5 kg kettlebell. Will you be doing a DVD or just following your own routine? Good luck. Kettlebells are amazing!

Kron- honestly it had to go in the bin, was eating chocolate orange for breakfast lol. It's just so hard not to be tempted this time of year!! Hope the scales don't show too much of a gain when you finally step on them! Chunky- sounds like you've had a fab time :) anything that you may have...

Merry Christmas all! Sorry for being rubbish at updating, hope you all had a lovely time? Everything going well with me had a fab Christmas and have been very lazy(still in my pjs as I type!) Going round to one of the bfs old uni lecturers flats later for some drinks( just found out he lives...

Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas!! After a couple of weeks of eating rubbish I'm back into the 10s - 10 stone 5 and 3/4 - not surprised at all but seeing that on the scales has given me the kick up the bum I need to sort it out! Going to get rid of all the chocolate I recieved as it's just...

Hi everyone, sorry I've been AWOL lately, heads just not been in it. Gonna dust off the slimming world books and get back to it in the new year. Hope you all had a lovely Christmas and best wishes for 2012 :) xx

Hi everyone, Sorry I've been AWOL, heads just not been in it but I'll also be back in the new year. Hope you all had a fab Christmas :)

Hi swingers Just popped in to wish you all a very merry Christmas. Eat, drink and be merry :) Sue- fab results, be very proud of yourself and enjoy the sales :) Ill be back to swinging in the new year :) xx

How was the pizza?!

Thanks and good luck, you'll see really quick results! Hope you are enjoying it?

Charlie

Sue- he's an adorable black Labrador puppy, almost 14 weeks old, we called him charlie :) The wind here is terrible, my windows are rattling and sound like they are gonna blow in! Just saw the neighbours ariel fly off the roof! Mental!!! Chelsea Lou I'm glad it can inspire you, wish I felt...

Hi Kim I'm pretty sure the kettleworx ultra is the more advanced version, kettleworx essentials is the one you'd probably be looking to start with if you decided to opt for kettleworx. Personally I'd say the 5kg bell is a good starting point as you want it to challenge you while still being...

Him Kim, yes I've done the 6 week programme twice now and did feel motivated to complete it! I've been a bit bad over the past two weeks due to work commitments and having the cold so haven't done any swinging! Hoping to get back to it soon! Has anyone tried kettlebells yet then??

Hi everyone, I haven't posted for a while but have been reading and sounds like you are all swinging away, well done :) I havent picked up a kettlebell in 2 weeks! Have just been shattered and not in the zone at all!! Got a new pup last week and he's been taking up a good bit of my time...

Hi everyone! Getting really bad at updating my diary aren't I?! Been a busy few days, Charlie is great but needs lots of attention and taking up most of my free time, worth it though :) he jumped off the sofa the other night and went over on his wee ankle so has a wee limp but think it's...

Hes doing great such a clever boy! Had his first jab today and didn't make one bit of fuss :)hadhis first shower too so an exciting day for him :) he's knackered now Sleepy Charlie!

Hi guys Had a few hectic days at work including parents night last night hence not posting for a few days!! Getting Charlie today :) soooo excited :) We are having a crazy day at school today which means wearing crazy clothes and lots of fun activities all day( no planning or teaching for me...

Meet Charlie everyone ( we are collecting him on Friday :)) 12 weeks old!

Yeah I've always had dogs growing up so know about the chewing only too well :) a big commitment and we'll have to make sacrifices but it'll be worth it :) just on our way to see them now! Aw shame you didn't get your shopping trip but dinner during the week will be lovely :) X

Enjoy shopping, both of you :) I love 3D films fav was the final destination in 3d :) I had a really lazy day yesterday, weather was awful so was happy to potter about the house :) We are going to view a puppy today, have been talking about it for months and finally found a good breeder nearby...

Thanks, sounds great I'll check it out just now :)

Thanks for your reply Miss Slinky. I guess my worry is that the puppy won't know whether it's coming or going if it's at my dads during the day and with us in the evening. I obviously want to do everything in my power to keep things as consistent as I can for it between two homes, sames...

Dear cyclists, If you insist on riding on the road when it is pitch black at night please DO NOT do this wearing dark clothing with no lights or reflectors.... Do you have a death wish?? If I hit you, I WILL kill you and it'll be my fault and not yours for being completely irresponsible...

Going to view a lab pup tomorrow :)

Hope you had a relaxing evening kron :) I find 6 is enough the portions do look small but you actually get loads :) It's the weekend, yay :) what's everyones plans?

Hi everyone, For the past 6 months or so my partner and I have been talking about getting a puppy. I have always had pets growing up and am a real dog lover, my last dog was a cross lab/ collie and was just the most loyal and playful dog ever :) we are considering a lab and although I am no...

I weighed in at 10st 3 lbs today so back in the 10s for me, haven't really been in the zone lately after having the cold but determined to get back in the zone and back into the 9s for Christmas! If I can maintain in the 9s over the festive period I'll be happy!

It was delish! Went to cafe anduluz love it there! Had 6 tapas between us, lots of bread and a dessert, soooo good :) Probably about a million calories but life is for living, not slimming :)

I'm just glad it wasn't a bigger gain!!! I'll shift it in no time :):):)(she says...) It's nearly the weekend, woohoooooooo!

Sounds like you mean business!!Good luck!

Kimberly!!!

Hi everyone, I've not posted for a bit, haven't done any swinging for a while and STILL have to finish off week 6 core and cardio to complete round 2!!!!Will I EVER be able to tick off round 2???? I'm just SO SO tired right now....been falling asleep when getting in from work and having really...

Well I'm back to 10 stone 3 after having the cold last week and eating rubbish!! Hoping to get to the 9s before Christmas and if I can maintain about 9 stone 10lbs over theChristmas period I'll be happy :)

Take it easy. Roll on the weekend :) :)Hope you're feeling better soon! Well I'm off out for dinner tonight, tapas at my fav place :) apart from the yummy food and dessert I'm about to have it's been a good day food wise. Weighed in today at 10 stone 3! Bit gutted I'm back in the 10s but hoping...

Oh I know they are yummy, especially when heated :) How's the cold kron are you feeling any better?

Food 23.11.11 Brekkie- 2 poached eggs Snack- banana Lunch-homemade soup and an apple. Dinner- tin of Heinz tomato soup 2 wholemeal pittas with light Philly spread and wafer thin chicken. Strawbs and muller light.

Thanks little miss :) i posted a link to info about kettlebells on page 1. Come visit - lots of good info there!

Well done on your award, sounds great :)

Chunky- defo, loving the soup too. I get it from my work- it is home made not out a tin so it's lovely and filling, they sell it in small tubs so I usually buy two to jeep me going :)

Aw no hope you feel better soon kron. I'm on countdown for the Christmas hols now- 20 working days :)

Not been very good at keeping my diary up to date lately!! Feeling much better but still feeling pretty tired- had a good sleep last night but feel like I could go to bed right now lol think it's just the dark days and nights- makes me want to go into hibernation!!! How is everyone getting...

Wow you're doing soooo well :) I'd love to be 2lbs off target! Good luck :)

You look great, very slinky indeed :)

Congrats auntynet :)

I did slimming world for a while and then just healthy eating. Get swinging!! It really does work wonders!! :)

**slinks off to buy some sudafed**

I'm feeling a bit better but still coughing away, it's just so exhausting coughing all the time!!! Another few days and it'll be gone hopefully :) well done on doing the shred, it's a killer!!

Hi everyone After having a cold and eating rubbish this week I've gone back to the 10s :( only just got my big toe in the door of the 9s!! Hopefully my stay here will be short lived! Most people lose their appetite when they have a cold but I seem to be the opposite and want to eat everything...

Thanks silly sausage :)

Hi Nicola To lose the weight has taken a while- started end of July but have had a couple of holidays in between and lots of socialising so that's why it's been so slow! I've been doing the kettleworx routine for 12 weeks, which really only equates to 12 hours of exercise so the results are...

I really want to see it :) still have to watch the last one too! Well done on opting for the healthy popcorn :) Oh and how are you feeling?

Another great day for you yesterday, well done :) ive totally lost my motivation :( need to try and get back in the zone!!

Well yesterday was not quite the fresh start I had intended!!! Mum phoned me to meet her for lunch so had Tuscan bean soup and tuna sandwiches( not too bad) bf then brought me in a croissant which I had with jam and a big packet of crisps. We had a chicken Katsu curry for dinner!! Got home...

Well done trimlee and susie25- great losses in such a short time :) I've Been unwell and haven't been able to swing :( really miss it and can't wait to get back in the swing of things soon. Have a great weekend swingers!

Yeah it is scary!! It's taken me a month to lose 4 lbs lol hoping it's not a real gain and I can shift it quickly!! Good luck to you!

Hope you feel better soon, did you get to see twilight?

Thanks :)

Thanks chunky and congrats on another loss :) Right today is my fresh start!!! Gonna be super healthy!( have night out tonight but only having one or two drinks still not feeling 100% but do feel a bit better than yesterday) If I can gain 4 lbs so quickly then surely I can lose it...

Thanks mel. I was squeezing myself into a size 10 before I started( really I was size 12) now I can wear a size 10 comfortably :) I've heard of her- will need to check out some of her DVDs as I'm looking for a change from krttleworxs. I started with a 5kg but after about 4 weeks graduated to...

Weighed myself this morning( at home, I don't go to a slimming club)and scales were up to 10 stone 4 lbs :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: Surely I've not put that much on after 3 bad days??!! Just gonna draw a big line and get back on track so I'll hopefully be back in the 9s next...

Thanks for the well wishes everyone. Still not feeling great and going to work probably hasn't helped but kinda feel pressure to go in even when sick. Have literally been going to work, coming home and going to bed the past few nights. Boyf has been working late so I've had to sort myself out...

Hi girls I've had a horrible cold and have used it as an excuse to eat rubbish for the past 3 nights - according to scales I've gained 4 lbs in 3 days!! Prob just bloat so hoping I can get back to the 9s next week!

Well done on the losses :) I've had a horrible cold and have been literally going to work, coming home and going to bed for the past three days. I've used it as an excuse to eat absolute rubbish and the scales showed 10 stone 4 lbs today which is a gain of 4 lbs :eek::eek::eek::eek: Can't say I...

Good luck for tonight notokettlechips!! This week has been a write off for me, I've had a horrible cold and have used it as an excuse to eat rubbish including mcds, chippy and crisps/ chocolate. I think I'm gonna avoid WI tomorrow as couldn't bear to see a 10 on the scales, will draw a line and...

Hi everyone I'm not well :( thought I wAs getting better but the cold has come back with a vengeance. In bed just now have no energy at all. I have eaten rubbish for past two nights. Will catch up with everyone soon. Hope you are all well.

Must be something in the air kron- went to put petrol in car last night and ended up getting a pkt of kettlechips and a massive bAr of caramel- not gonna lie it tasted amazing! Gonna have a super healthy day today now that's out of my system!!

Yup sure did - it was lovely. It's a bag of frozen Cod I buy from Lidl but It is sooo tasty :) Had 2 cos one is just not enough!!! I'm in a really peckish mood tonight, ahhhhh, need to keep myself busy and away from the cupboards lol

Resistance week 6 done :)Only core and cardio now, woohoo!!

Well done on both the loss and for completing cardio(again!)

Well said :) and sooo true :)

Believe me the kids are the easy part it's the politics and paperwork that are the nightmare lol oh to be a lady of leisure ;) Another good day foodwise :) Brekkie- banana Lunch- ham sandwich, homemade veg soup, apple. Dinner- 2pieces cod with lemon and basil to garnish. 2 small potatoes...

Toola- thanks :) Joanne- promise wasn't spying lol when I do cardio I sleep like a log :) Feeling much better today so onto week 6 resistance!

Aw sorry to hear your day didn't go as planned and that you eventually get some time to get a new coat! How is your mil after her operation?? I feel much better today thanks! Was nice not to have kids in today :)

Well the Rum Diary was rubbish - all 2 hours of it!!! Wait for the dvd folks!!!! Ended up having toast and scrambled eggs for dinner tonight after the cinema cos felt it was too late to have anything else and wasn't very hungry tbh!! Still barking away like an old dog lol

Thanks Sue :) Glad you enjoyed your trip to Glasgow! I love the town at this time of year - can't wait for the lights to go up at George Square :) Well done on the smaller jeans too :) Chelsea Lou - Shucks lol Very kind words, still have a bit more toning to do :) Kettlebells really are...

Thanks biggy and ditto to you :) I'm probably more of an advertisement for the lazy exerciser :)

Thanks pinkelle - nothing on you, 23 lbs lost..now that is something :) Congrats and good luck for the rest of your journey!!

Lydia did you find the kettlebells thread? Was on my phone the other day so couldn't post the link but here it is now incase you didn't :) http://www.minimins.com/fitness-exercise/219703-secret-shaping-up-181.html

For more info on Kettlebells please visit http://www.minimins.com/fitness-exercise/219703-secret-shaping-up-181.html

Well what a lovely afternoon I've had. Went a walk down to a local cafe and had a big bowl of homemade veg soup with toast :) Followed by a not so healthy latte and a nougat wafer lol Then went an hour long walk so hopefully burned off some of the naughty stuff. It's a really fresh and crisp...

Thanks :) Good luck with getting started and keep us updated with your progress on the kettlebells thread :) It looks sunny outside but It's FREEZING, fur coat on I think :)

Bf has just brought me in a benylin dry cough medicine in blackcurrant flavour :) I know it's sad but first thing I checked the packet for was calories lol Obsessive I know - anyways it doesn't say!!! Going to get ready and head out for a walk - getting cabin fever in this flat. Happy Sunday...

Shirleen honestly you wouldn't want my bedroom it's a bomb site - I picked up all the mess and chucked it to the side for the photo lol :) We can swap but you'd have to clean up :)

I bought a set of DVDs called kettleworx essentials from amazon and a 5kg bell. I didn't have much strength but found that weight manageable and within 4 weeks I was using a 7.5 if bell. You don't have to buy kettleworx as there are plenty of exercises on you tube to get you started but I enjoy...

Had my Indian meal last night - it was a chicken dopiaza that bf and I halved with boiled rice, veg pakora, small piece of nann bread, small piece of popadom and spiced onions :eek: Sounds loike LOADS when I type it lol Going to be SUPER HEALTHY today as want weight to keep going down :) No...

Glad you and your wee boy had a good time :) what was his face like when he saw his cake? Bet he loved it!

Welcome back hunca :) hope you're feeling better now :)

Hi gettingfit Good to hear from you, we've missed you! Good luck with the move :)

Yeah it was pants last night! I'm going to buy a cough bottle today so hopefully that will sort me out! Thanks for comments about pics- exercise really does make a difference! Hope you get started soon :)

That's a good idea I'll try that :) just been having lemsip flu drink :)

I'm feeling fine now apart from this annoying cough!! On the plus side it's a good core workout lol thanks for your concern :)

And all thanks to you for introducing the bells to us kron!! Thank you :)

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When I joined this website I was not overweight but I was not happy with my weight having put on about a stone and a half in the last couple of years. So the challenge was to go from 10 stone 11.5 lbs to 9 stone 7 lbs - I've still got just over 6 lbs to shift :) I am a firm believer that...

Thanks for the kind words everyone :) Kettlebells are THE BEST!! :)

Thanks for all the positive comments about the pics - spurs me on :) 6.75 lbs to reach target :) Food 12.11.11 brekkie - 2 slice of toast with scrape of marg, 2 eggs scrambled Lunch - baked potato with chilli from yesterday some grated cheese( low fat) muller light strawbs, blueberries and...

Thanks Donzy. Had some fruit and feeling a bit better :) Swingers I've just uploaded some progress pics - just coudn't wait another week :) The link is in my signature. Front view ones are not that great - poor quality and not really showing the definition in the ab area but hey ho though...

front view pics - not too much of a noticable difference in these pics but I def have more definition in my abs - poor quality of these don't really show it - GO KETTLEWORXS :)

Kron is the master of the kettlebells and if you go to her post there is a link with lots of info, they really are magic. Ok so I've cancelled my lunch with my mum and aunt cos I CAN'T stop coughing and don't want to spoil their lunch. I'm chilling out today and doing NOTHING!!!! Have taken...

I hate the feeling of being defeated!!! Honestly could not carry on with it though, was getting the cold sweats too lol!

First set of week 5 cardio done, felt sick so decided not to do set 2. Still feel too weak :( bit disappointed in myself. Onwards to week 6 now but will have to wait until I've got my strength back as not feeling 100% better yet.

Well did week 5 cardio and had to call it a day after first set- felt physically sick :( think I've not fully recovered from having a cold and my body is still too weak- only managed it with 5kg as well :( Think I'll just draw a line under week 5 and move onto week 6 next week when I'm feeling...

Proof :)

It Is hard Joanne- I don't have kids but I still find it a chore to fit in exercise!! Least you've got the diet sorted :) I'm going out for lunch with my mum and aunt today and tonight the bf and I are going to cinema. Will catch up on x factor when we get home! Sunday is gonna be a day for...

Lynica- it feels like meeting an old friend lol getting down to 9.7 will be tough but I'm determined!! Good luck to you!

Thanks so far and woodland girl :) Sofar keep ploughing away it took me a while but worth the slog in the end :)

Have a nice day kron whatever you decide to do lol oh what mutant powers would I like??! Hmmm! Joanne- thanks :) it's like meeting an old friend again lol how are you getting on?

There is a thread called the secret to shaping up in the exercise forum- lots of info on there about kettlebells :) good luck!

Ohhhh sounds great :) I love the colour red but defo need a bit of courage to wear it :) So delighted about being in the 9s even though it's just a toe in the door lol Was x men good? We've had a copy of it from lovefilm sitting for weeks but never got round to watching it!! Bf and I are...

A low syn dessert could be angel delight( you can buy 'diet' versions) in a wine glass with broken up meringue nests scattered on top and strawberries :) very yummy!

Hi everyone mind if I join? I've just weighed in this morning at 9 stone 13.75 so I've just got my toe in the door lol started off on slimming world but have since moved to my own healthy eating while still following some of the principles of SW! Hoping to get to 9.7 for Christmas which will...

FINALLY- I'm in the 9s :) Just! 9 stone 13.75 :)

lost 0.75 lbs taking me down to 9 stone 13.75 lbs :) woohoo!

-0.75 of a lb for me :) delighted as I'm finally in the 9s :)

Hi girls Scales are alive again- delighted to say I lost 0.75 lb taking me into the 9s- 9 stone 13.75 :)

Hi toola did you get your session done last night? Don't worry about a small weight gain, this happened to me for about 3 weeks when I first started KW but then the scales started to move again :) and the inches will melt which is equally important :) Feeling a bit more human today so going...

I know you said you're not a fan of exercise but Kettlebells would really helping in toning up your tummy! Some of the results the girls have had are amazing!! And it's only doing them for 20 mins 3x a week :eek: I hope the extra day will help....bf has just gone out to buy himself " a...

Food - 11.11.11 brekkie - apple snack - babybel light x2 lunch - homemade veg soup banana dinner - chilli with lots of veg - onion, mushroom, red pepper, courgette. small portion of brown rice. 1 x babybel light( addicted to these) snacks - some cottage cheese, mixed berries, muller light.