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Hello Jane and all and :birthday: Sorry I've been missing in action - away on holiday for a week and then busy (and tired after going back to work!!). Great to hear that you're still doing well, wish all the effort resulted in those extra lbs on the scale but you're getting there and have a...

Hello both good news on the weight loss Crystal :) and great that it isn't haemochromatosis Jane, hopefully you'll get some answers soon, it is sometimes about ruling things before you can get diagnosed properly. I haven't really explored the myfitnesspal fully yet, I have a new phone which is...

Hope the steak was lovely and that the day's gone well. I've downloaded myfitnesspal - isn't it clever, mind my new phones way to technical for me I think :giggle: Sounds like a lovely break even if it is business related, it's lovely for someone else to be doing the cooking (and the clearing...

Hello girls thanks for updating on the changes to the site - I'm hopeless at remembering passwords and log in details :confused: fortunately remembered this - just found it a bit more confusing than normal hahaha - that says more about me if I'm honest! Well done on your losses - I haven't been...

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Hello Jane (and Crystal - I'm still way off with my number of posts!). Hope you've had a lovely day - the sunshine certainly helps doesn't it. The meal out sounds lovely - I haven't been very virtuous this weekend on the food front but better today :) I have ferritin problems too but mine is...

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:soapbox: I know - - TSH is only part of the jigsaw but the only bit Drs seem to care about.....:mad: I'd like a bit of my get up and go back too and know just what you mean about the whole weight thing. I have been on cruises with gorgeous buffets but have never felt confident to have some of...

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:clap: woo ooh must have been just thinking about scanbran that did it and yes it is that phone app - haven't downloaded it yet. Well done you - I think the thyroid malarkey doesn't help, I'm struggling at the moment have been on 125 mg for ages but then told to reduce to 100 at the...

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Hi Jane Oh blow :sigh: how can that be.... maybe it's just a bit of a blip and next time on the scale you'll be - 2 lb :) I never quite got to the grips with the scanbran - seen it on here but when I was at class nobody ever mentioned it, what's it like? A lovely day here and a nice...

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Hope you've had a lovely day Jane - you got off to a good start I love the bath... champney's bath oil and a soak :) I'm easily pleased. I ventured out on the pretense of buying my husband a birthday present.... errmmm came back with two tops from M&S and neither of them were mens :D Thought it...

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Good luck... think a bit of healthy competition, motivation - actually just having a pal to share things with will be great :D Good luck - hope you have a lovely weekend

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Evening all thank you Jane yes hubby is recovering - don't know how all these health problems crept up on us :) but he's much better. Errmmmm resolve a bit lacking :o but I'm due on holiday to Tenerife in 4 weeks so best get a bit of it back as soon as possible! Have been busy at work this...

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Lynda a kindred spirit I think given your sign in 1958 - a vintage year lol, will try and keep tabs and help you reach those posts - I'm a bit of a way off though. Sue

Evening ladies well done on another week's weight loss Jane! I watched biggest loser last night and have just caught up on a double dose of Masterchef hahaha both sides of the coin I suppose. Envy you both not working but you're absolutely right Jane health scares make you look at things...

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Oh Jane I know just how you feel but yesterday is done and gone - hope you got through it OK, even if you gave in and went off track today's a new day..... I must confess to 4 chunks (off a rather large bar) of chocolate :eek: but that was yesterday, back on track today. On the tablet front...

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Hi do you think you should be eating more? It's all something of a mystery to me even though I do know the theory :confused: My fault I'm sure, I just have the mentality that I can't eat as much as is suggested. Yes thank you hubby recovering - we had a bit of an emergency here at the...

I don't just have those days - I think they're turning into weeks tee hee! Seriously well done I'm on the thyroid meds too and vitamins, iron deficient etc :sigh: - I think we just have to keep plugging away at it! I was never ever, ever going to get slimmer of the week with my track record...

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Well done on another good day I've faced the ultimate temptation making cupcakes for my daughter's last day in school tomorrow (she's doing teaching certificate). Must admit to licking fingers but actually found the icing too sweet and sickly + burnt of any syns cleaning the kitchen afterwards...

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:) Hi - well done you sounds like you're really in the swing of things and it's working well for you. Must be a day for hospitals - my hubby is in (prostate op) it's been a long day as I dropped him off at 7 a.m. just back from visiting so it will be an early night for me. Today has been the...

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Hahahaha - oh bless, hope you're feeling better. All I meant by 'profound' was that somebody could say something really encouraging about SW and how you could make it work for you. Echo Rose - sometimes we've just got to find what works for best for us - it's even harder when you're unwell and...

still trying Hello all just thought I'd share my thoughts - I really should start posting my food diary and ask for comments and advice - I must be more organised :o Well another weekend done - a reasonable walk today done at a fairly fast pace.... and nothing too bad on the food front :)...

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Awwww don't worry I'm sure someone will post something profound about SW - can't pretend to be an expert on the do's and don'ts myself but the one thing I've read over and over on the site is that you shouldn't be hungry. I must admit though that my blood sugar seemed to dip in the early days I...

What a busy day Jane - but fun hopefully. Your recipe sounds fab I 'm sure I'll copy and use it's something of a favourite here. Have sat through another episode of Upstairs Downstairs (where did last week go??) errmmm really not sure I can stay the course with it..... Have a fabulous Monday -...

Hi - congratulations on your weight loss so far - fab-u-lous... hope you made it back in from chicken chasing :) Here's to another 'good' week on SW Sue

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Great news about your daughter - you will be so relieved. I haven't managed a walk today went to large M & S but managed not to let any clothes 'fall' into my trolley. Must admit to some potato wedges tonight... not too many, so chalking them up as syns and moving on :o So plan for tomorrow...

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Yes - with you all the way, I'm still doing SW but feel so relieved at not dashing home to get to class and then being really embarrassed and disappointed at low weight loss. I intend to take up some exercise classes too and this forum is so helpful :) Hope it works for you Sue x

:wave_cry: Oh pants to the weight loss, but 'we're in it to win it' and it really is a case of taking a deep breath and staying positive. I'm sure next week will be better and like everyone says the bigger picture = 2st in a year :) I know it's disappointing when you've really really tried but...

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I know things just gravitate to my basket (well trolley if I'm honest) too. Glad you had a nice day I've had this afternoon off waiting for carpet to be delivered, cleaned the bathroom though and then have been for a quick 20 minute walk so reasonably good day. I must sort out my signature -...

:) @ Jane - yes have been tested and I have some genetic mutation that didn't help - unfortunately not one that gives me any kind of X-men like special powers :grumble: Yes lots of reasons to lose weight: Aeroplane seats - train seats, any kind of plastic flimsy chair :eek: To name but...

Lydia thank goodness you've posted - I've read loads about it and it didn't seem to cause problems like that for most people. I was ready for the tummy trouble :o but not an issue but couldn't go on how I was. Wishing everyone else well on it though x Sue

thanks .:thankyou: Thank you all - yep definitely in it for the long haul but I'm sticking with the plan just not the class for now, I'm reading lots of posts - trying to get out walking, drinking more water and not putting myself under the stress of a weekly weigh in for now. You're all so...

Similar tale (yikes) 6 years ago I had blood clot in my arm - well nobody diagnosed it as that until it broke loose and went to my lungs - pulmonary embolism. Fast forward 3 years and I went and did it again! This time blood clot in leg that went to my lungs - long sorry tale but diagnosed...

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Hi Jane - read one of your posts on another thread (hypothyroid) and thought I'd say hello. You seem to be getting into the SW swing of things I'm about to go it alone after 5 fairly disappointing weeks going to class. Like you I've had a few health hiccoughs in the last couple of years but...

On advise of my Dr I started taking metformin because of the insulin resistance but have had to stop - not tummy trouble but think my blood sugr just dropped too low (hypoglycemia?) felt very faint - and boo - only lost 0.5lb over two weeks whilst on it.... If it works for you though good luck x

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Hi Emily - I've just read through your diary and it's been great to see how confident you are with the whole SW approach. You've helped me realise that my own disappointing weight loss is probably down to not feeling ready to let go and have (and enjoy) the syns, I reckon my general eating is OK...

I am trying to do 20 - 30 minute walk daily but must admit to being a bit sporadic with it - I probably need to drink more water too. To be honest I don't find my class really inspirational the consultant is v nice but not terribly clear - she just told me to chat with one of the others to work...

Girls you're doing so much better than me have only lost 5lb in the same time - would be delighted if I'd done as well as you two! Keep up the good work

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Such an interesting update Lily (and all) my friend had gastric by-pass - has lost 12 stone but she's always cold and has to take lots of vitamins to make sure she gets enough nutrients, her hair has also thinned and is very dry - but she is pleased and she looks good (down from size 24 to 12)...

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Thanks - yes I'm trying to think like that and the biggest thing was facing up to getting on the scale in the first place. The class isn't motivating me at the moment and that's maybe down to me.... So for now I'll try and keep on eating sensibly, trying to exercise more and weigh in every 10...

Thank you all - I know my sensible head tells me everything you all say is right, just a bit down last night I think. I've decided that I'm going to continue on but at home with the support of you guys and everyone else at MiniMins - the group wasn't doing it for me. The consultant was a nice...

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Oh where to start - I'm 5 weeks into my slimming world journey and have lost 4.5 lb Given that I need to lose 100lb+ that's a very small drop in the ocean :cry: I don't know what to do - consultant says talk to others who are having success but it's not that I'm not trying it just isn't showing...

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An ongoing battle in our house - mastery of the thermostat! I do feel the cold, mind my friend who lost weight (12st) with gastric bypass feels it more - she's always cold! Hypothyroidism is linked to feeling cold but if your levels are OK it's maybe worth asking your Dr to check out ferritin...

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Yes we've just got to keep on going - lady at the SW class I'm at has lost over 7 stone and she's hypothyroid - just took longer. Patience is supposed to be a virtue I guess - well done Nik on your success Sue

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2.5 + the 1.5 week one = 4lbs....... disappointing the lady I sat next too at the induction has lost 13.5lbs so I'm a bit despondent, pleased for her cos that's marvellous I'd just like a bit of her sparkle : ) x

Hoping I've found another home for a little motivation - I'm new to the group joined SW 3 weeks ago and have lots to lose total loss 4lb which is a bit slow but I'm just trying to think tortoise and hare!!!! I could be spending Mondays here for a little while to come

Weigh in tonight (missed last week) 2.5lb making a total of 4 in 3 weeks which is pants really given the long road that lies ahead. I know it's best to lose steadily but I'm the 'slowest loser' - don't think there's a TV show waiting to be made around it though lol! So what do I do now stick...

I don't really know..... Honestly I don't eat lots although I look like I've lived a life based on pies, pastry and cakes, have been guilty of some poor choices but I don't have a very bad relationship with food - just got to do better! x

Pardon the pun but in truth I have some way to go! I've read some amazing, inspiring stories on the site and there's such a sense of support, I can only hope eventually to have my own weight loss story to share. This is the beginning though and I'm a long way from the end so here goes.... How...

My story too - I'm also on warfarin (blood thinning med) which has some food restrictions + diagnosed with insulin resistance.... grrrrr! I lost 1.5 lb first week but on my last jaunt at Rosemary Connolly I managed to gain 3lb in the first week. It is really distressing but we've just got to...

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Wow - what an amazing achievement, your weight loss is so encouraging and has helped me feel more positive about my own weight loss journey! Tucked up in bed reading my SW info and trying to turn the shock of owning up to how much I weigh into a positive.... I may need a little help. Great to...

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Well done Lily on weight loss and wise words and you're right Enfield residents are the truer face of UK. Looking forward to a masterclass on success express soon.

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:party0049: Way to go Lily - what a difference! I'm a photophobe too usually volunteering to take the photo or hold the coats :sigh: You should be really proud of all you've achieved so far x

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Hey Keke and everyone well done on the weight loss so far - I think 10 lbs in 3 weeks is great on my last really serious slimming campaign it took me 13 weeks to lose 14 lbs and goodness knows I was so 'in the zone' no cheating at all but sometimes it's just a bit of a struggle. Me too with the...

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Hey Flissglitz - good luck on Tuesday I want to join too but struggling at the moment - loitering with intent I think at the moment on here - let me know how it goes :)

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Hello Lily (and all) . Wow I feel like I've found home! I'm on thyroid meds too (125 mgs daily) other problems too along the way - won't bore everyone with the detail. Your story is so inspirational and I've really enjoyed your diary, trouble is I'm spending so much time reading everyone's...

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awwww thanks - I just need to get serious about it.... in the meantime I'm following what I think is the plan (I did it once years ago) and calling in here for my motivation fix : )

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Oh Pink - what a blow but you're in the driving seat on this you deserve the best result ever - all the best for next weeks visit x

Well done - ditto one of those weeks here too. Haven't managed the kettle-bells yet but have managed to stay on track food wise but need to get to grips with SW proper... I start but then get distracted by all the posts and brilliant stories. Here's to that 6.5 stone shiny keep doing what you're...

Thanks - I know and it's not like it will be a complete revelation weight wise but it's just owning up to it - I know you'll know what I mean! Just a bout of housework to do now I'm sure that counts as exercise......:)

Wow - brilliant massive congratulations I need to make the effort and be brave enough to join on Monday....

JoeyJoJo - (53lbs to lose - 51 to go!) shanny - ( 19 lbs to lose- 16 to go to maintain) Last_Attempt - (Need to lose 33lb to reach goal-5lb gone 28lb to go) Antiefever - +1pm. (20lb to lose 16lb to go) Forthelasttime - (35lbs to lose - 32lbs to go) Shenzi - 6lbs lost (30lbs to lose 24lbs to go)...

Great weight losses and very encouraging how fabulous you all are x

Hope it goes well, I need to make some time to get to grips with the principles of SW so great that you're at the start too. Good luck x

I was planning on going to SW class tonight but work got in the way so I have a week to figure it out and look to joining next week. A diary sounds like a good place to start so hopefully will find the time tomorrow to start one - thanks for your comments

Wow SP just read this diary right the way through what a fantastic achievement well done you. Are you doing SW at a class or going it alone? I have kettle bells used for propping the door open at the moment (sigh) time to dust off the DVD I think

I'd like to join too.... haven't done the scales yet but intend to tomorrow I'm hoping I could lose 3 stone - details to follow JoeyJoJo - (53lbs to lose - 51 to go!) shanny - ( 19 lbs to lose- 16 to go to maintain) Last_Attempt - (Need to lose 33lb to reach goal-5lb gone 28lb to go) Antiefever...

I'm thinking SW is the way for me too so it's interesting to read your stories probably got a lot to lose but it all starts with the first step... Will keep up with this link

I'm amazed, encouraged and now slightly addicted to this site! Your stories are so inspirational well done to you all. I think/hope I've found some new friends to start my own quest

Oh my goodness - just read your story, how amazing are you! Congratulations on a brilliant achievement you look so good - here I am thinking losing 8 st was impossible and you've inspired me. Hope you're continuing to heal and are feeling great

I need to do something and this is a start - I'm not sure what I weigh but it's a lot more than it could or should be and it's really time to do something about it. I do a lot of thinking, reading and investigating about losing weight but struggle to make it happen and I need to find the courage...