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After a week full of blips (A meal out, a picnic and all day pub crawl etc etc) I have lost that weight plus 1lb :)

Thanks Rose :bighug: Is really good to be back :) 5 days and counting am still on the diet lol Am having low fat sausages an egg and a fresh tomato w salad dressing for breakfast fish in breadcrumbs with lots of salad for lunch and dinner varies a bit more am also often having a red pepper...

My goal is quite a bit different to yours! Am a tall lady and I'd be perfectly happy to get to a size 16, actually would be happy to get to a size 18, which as I am a size 20 shouldn't bee too difficult :P

Am prolly gonna havve breaded cod fillet w salad n black olives, 500 cals :)

So, still not counting any chickens but successfully stuck to diet yesterday and today too, am logging everything I eat and have swapped bread chips etc for fruit and veg from our local shops (much nicer than the supermarket) Have also managed to get a bit of exercise in - haven't done any...

Sorry to hear you've had trouble with arthritus, hope it gets better for you Was thinking you had the right idea with finding a new incentive, maybe something fun or self indulgent (massage or pampering or I don't know, going to the ballet) I don't know what you like though so :D Reckon doing...

Hi Barb, good to hear you're back on it :) I 've been off it for 4 months now and am feeling like having another go now, maybe it's the nice weather we had all the best x

I haven't been on Minimins much the last four months, and coming back the difference in you in that time is so striking! Huge admiration for what you're doing :) All the best x

I'm not gonna count my chickens but this morning I just decided to start logging what I eat on MFP again. So maybe I will give it another go :) Also weighed myself this morning, and am stunned that I only put on 2lbs in the last 2 months! It seems a diet of chips and bread and all manner of...

Hello luvvie, I've not really been dieting since before Christmas either. Slimming world sounds like a good idea, lemme know how you get on? All the best x

Thanks Linz it was lovely actually, hope you're doing ok luv x

hiya Rose :) Yes I know what you mean, and yes it's not bad is it :) Hope you're ok luvvie, doesn't sound like you to have gone off the wagon, hope you find it again soon enough hey Take care x

Just popped in, as I weighed myself for the first time in a couple months today, and I wanted to check which weight I had gotten down to, I've put on 6 lbs in the last 2 months. Am actually surprised it's so little - have had various health problems again which have put exercise out the window...

Good for you Barb Have a good weekend x

Thanks Barb, and I must agree!

Thanks ladies Maintaining through winter is actually a very appealing idea for me, possibly having a few days dieting here and there to take off a bit of the weight I've put on I can tell that the kind of hungriness I've been feeling recently tho isn't just normal wintery wanting a few...

Thanks Bluecow and Barb And Bluecow don't worry been spending quite a bit of time in bed! Am sorry I've been so awol lately, labyrinthitis has been very on again off again, I keep thinking it's gone then it comes back - am thinking that the mild cold I've had keeps setting it off - must go...

Really glad that things are going well for you and that you're a size 18 now :) (Shall be on the look out for mini bags of chocolate buttons too) All the best x

Well gone luv, sounds like you are back on track :)

Sounds like it's going very well!

I think slow and steady is the best way anyway, and it also means you can have a normal life on the way Soups are supposed to be really good for losing weight too as they stay in your stomach longer - should make some more soups meself! I've heard the doctor mention that manouvre but haven't...

LOL just had a look at auto correct OMG lol. I might buy the book of awkward family photos for my brother, think he'd really like that Am feeling bit better luv thanx, still not 100% but getting there, diets been a bit on again off again (emphasis on the off again) And am starting to notice...

Thanks :) Been a bit low this last week or so, the labyrinthitis came back, only fairly mildly but it is so debilitating and I hadn't had any effects from it for months. Am glad to say it only lasted a week and was only mild but it does get me down each time it comes back Guess is...

Hi Barb :) Happy Belated birthday, glad you had such a lovely time, that sounds so nice to go away for the night like that :) Am sorry your daughter has had trouble with labyrinthitis too and is still struggling, has she found that anything helps? I've not really been on minimins for a...

Awkward Family Photos is one of the best websites I ever saw! Don't think I realised they'd made some books, will have a look at em :D Glad everything is going ok at the new job and with the driving lessons luvvie, I'm sure everyone will survive you being on the roads ;) All the best x

I used to go puce, don't know why but I don't as much now, thank goodness

I've really not been able to diet at all recently, have stayed the same weight which is amazing considering what I've been eating. The inspiration I had for doing this has upped and left and honestly I've been pretty half hearted about getting back on track... Am hoping that I might be...

Hello luvvie, Glad everything is going ok, well apart from the foot! I've been off the diet rather a lot again hence not been on here so much recently, could do with getting back on track! All the best x

Thanx Linz, you too :) xx

Yay glad the Thai meal helped :) The dizzyness is Labyrinthitis - I was diagnosed with it last Christmas and it was terrible for months, the little bit of dizzyness I had last week was the first bout of I've had in a good 3 months so not too bad, thanks for the voncern tho, am feeling mostly...

That's great luv, it sounds like a really good place to work and you'll pick up the till skills in no time LOL nice perfume can scramble a gadar hey :D Hope you have a good day today in derby luv, don't think i've ever been there - Is a nice day down here so hopefully it is for you too Got...

Hiya Bluecow :D Shall pop into your thread in a mo to see how training day was :) Have got a Halloween party to go to, very exciting, and yesterday I carved a pumpkin for the first time ever, enjoyed that ;) Think you're right Barb, would be good if I could be a tad more balanced about all of...

It's definately stew weather now innit, thinking of getting some bits in to make some stew myself Have a good evening x

Ooh training day tm, hope everything goes swimmingly luvvie all the best! x

Just to say it sounds lik you are doing fabulously well and look forward to hearing how you get on All the best x

Hello luv :) Wish you all the best, try not to feel guilty about eating - everyone has to eat and feeling guilty about it all the time doesn't make you feel good and if you feel bad about yourself it can be easier to slip into emotional eating? All the best x

I've not heard of it before either and would love to hear how you get on All the best x

Sorry you're not well luv, hope you'll feel better soon, onions garlic chillies or things with vit C supposed to help. I've had a return of ill health the last few days, dizzyness and sleeping lots, so fingers crossed I'll be feeling better soon too x

LOL :D Well today I have been on the diet again, successfully, phew! Was lovely having whatever I wanted to eat last week but it didn't leave me feeling as good as on the healthy foods! One day I really over did it and had a toasted hot cross bun for breakfast with butter damson jam and...

Well done aon the loss luv and good gor you for going back to the gymn, it does make a big difference I think - I wasn't exercising much last week either but will be back on it tm! Really glad you had a good last shift luv and hope to hear all about the new job when you start there :)

lol, absolutely ;)

pies are quite nice aren't they lol I had a yearning for a meat pie last week but luckily I wasn't anywhere near a pie counter at the time x

Thnaks for that, it sounds like something worth looking into :) All the best x

Glad you enjoyed your birthday and had something nice to eat too :) All the best x

heehee well done! Don't think you expected that?

Oh that's great luv :D It is motivating when you lose more isn't it! Have a great holiday luv and you'll hit that 10% off in no time x

That's so sweet that your husband is more excited than you and the toddler :D Well done on losing so much weight and doesn't it feel fantastic when you fir into smaller sizes! All the best x

Hiya :) The fact that you've lost 90lbs and seem to be managing to maintain / continue to lose with no big effort gives me hope that I'll be able to do it too I'll bet that was lovely to go and see a University with your son! Definately exciting :D Hope you have a good week x

dancing 4 hours Bluemoonbeam 15 hrs, 1 hr done Blossums - 12 hours - 15hrs 55 mins done *Target Reached* arctic_blonde_not_grey - 20 hrs - 15:00 done Gina_B - 60 hrs - 47 hrs done Lily42uk ~ 55 hours ~ 4 hours don

Thanks Ladies :) Actually feel up to starting the diet again, last week I had quite a few of the foods I'd missed being on the diet, and really enjoyed having them - also really noticed how the unhealthy foods really did make me feel tired and lethargic Ate very sensibly yesterday, think...

Oh luvvie am so pleased for you :D When do you start? Hope the party was good, also was meaning to ask why you were dressing up as a Tiger? Am very happy to say that no plastic bags were needed in the course of my w/e ;)

Hi Barb :) Sounds like a really good idea to change your weigh in day, especially if your "worst" times are at the weekend Also defo sounds like a good idea to have some healthy and tasty soup on hand - I've really noticed that soup is lovely and filling, need to make it more often myself...

Happy Birthday luv Hope you have a great day :D

Ooh where are you going? have a fantastic time!!!

Oh that's great news luv, will keep everything crossed for you with that job, I would think Waterstones would be pretty good to work for and have a great party too! Shall be going to one too, tho not dressed as a Tiger, but shall wear new skinny jeans (which have TWO buttons at the waist) So...

Nope, not at all ;) Had a rather glorious week off :D

Hope the driving lesson went well luvvie, and no I've never seen anyone use a plastic bag for that either lol, wasn't especially expecting to do that meself - was bf's idea All the best x

I know what you mean, they say the road to hell is paved with good intentions... I won't let anyone be so "helpful" to me, sorry it got to you so much tho do understand Am currently on a mini or maybe not so mini complete and iutter break from the diet, hoping I'll not put on every pound I...

Looks lovely where you are :) Must feel to get out in it Been thinking of getting an ankle support for when i go dancing..

Hi Ontheway thanks luv :) Just looking at your stats looks like you're doing incredibly well! Thanks Tranquility, shall remember that about the water :)

Glad you're back on it - Was wierd how I fell off the wagon last week too, still I guess it'll happen sometimes hey x

Well done Barb nice one :)

Thanx guys, if it really is true that it's good to shock the body with unhealthy food sometimes I might be rather tempted to do it again!

That's incredible! Well done you it must feel fantastic!

Well I've lost 3 lbs so far, 1 stone 4lbs to go

I think you are absolutely right about needing to want to do it rather than just feel you should - £15 a day certainly is a good amount to save isn't it! I don't think I've heard of Champix what is that? All the best and hope you have a good week :)

Thanx arctic, my chest is better enough to exercise again, hope your blisters heal very soon x saturday night / sunday morning danced 5 hours! Bluemoonbeam 15 hrs, 1 hr done Blossums - 8 hours - 15hrs 55 mins done *Target Reached* arctic_blonde_not_grey - 20 hrs - 12:15 done Gina_B - 60 hrs...

Well done everyone :) I lost 2lbs yesterday tho am still thinking my goal is unlikely to be met Aymz 10lb to lose, 10lb to go Beanboy 10lbs to lose, 10lbs to go Blossums 14lbs to lose, 6lbs to go Bluecow 7lbs to lose, 3lbs to go Curvykat 7lb to lose, 7lb to go Girlygirl1 10lb to...

I don't if there's something in the water but I had a bit of a binge eat on friday and saturday afternoons too Good for you for being back on track and hope you have a good week :)

Just to say hiya and wish you well with losing weight :)

I ate far too much on Saturday too :p Hope you have a good week luv and again a huge congratulations to you :D

Yay, well done luv! I think that's fair enough not to be into having a long term relationship straight away, but it's nice to spend a bit of time with someone hey, hope you have a good time on Friday It is lovely when you fit into something you think might not fit yet isn't it :) I wore my...

Yes I think you are right, the inches will be less. Part of the reason I don't have a weigh in day is because I don't want to feel disspointed when I have a "bad week". Another thing I do is to find something that weighs a pound and feel how heavy that actually is - or to find something that...

Well I had another blip on saturday, even bigger than the one on friday. Again I was hungry in the afternoon, and found myself thinking about all the food I would like to eat And before I knew it I'd made a cheese and ham toastie and scoffed a cherry bakewell - Then I had my usual dinner...

Thanks Barb yes :) Just caught up on your diary too, think we've both been in need of the enthusiasm pill innit ;)

Oh Wow! Congrats if you are!!!! What lovely news :D

I can really relate to what you say there Barb, have been feeling that way the tail end of this week too, even had a mini binge yesterday! Like what Katie says about looking at the positives :) Hope you have a good w/e luv x

Thanx ladies, must admit I just can't be bothered with beating myself up over it, I did an extra 45 minutes on the wii just Dance thingie and that burnt off a bit over half the calories and I'll go out dancing tonight and dance for hours so I'm sure it'll all be alright Am thinking that even...

LOL have a great date luv, sorry it's not with Monkey boy :D I love the fact that you grin inanely at him I can remember doing just that myself :p and that's great that the dress fits you already, feels good to fit into something smaller than you expect doesn't it I spent yesterday trying...

45 minutes dancing Bluemoonbeam 15 hrs, 1 hr done Blossums - 8 hours - 10hrs 55 mins done *Target Reached* arctic_blonde_not_grey - 20 hrs - 12:15 done Gina_B - 60 hrs - 35 hrs done Lily42uk ~ 55 hours ~ 4 hours done

I'm sure you can too, not worth feeling bad luv it only sets you up to want to comfort eat innit. I went well over my allowance yesterday but am thinking I'm not a machine, it'll happen every now and then, and I'll just start again today Hope you have a good day :)

hmmm well just had a 600 calory binge! Whoops!

Good for you luv, must be wonderful to have twin boys! Wish you every success on your diet :)

30 mins walking Bluemoonbeam 15 hrs, 1 hr done Blossums - 8 hours - 10hrs 10 mins done *Target Reached* arctic_blonde_not_grey - 20 hrs - 12:15 done Gina_B - 60 hrs - 35 hrs done Lily42uk ~ 55 hours ~ 4 hours done

I read on an amazon review that it goes to about 50 inches, also read someone saying you could just put the sensor thingie in your pocket and it would work just as well!

Woohoo! :D well done that must feel lovely, so pleased for you :)you're really on your way now!!!

Thanx Kimmy :) Hope you have a lovely day too Think I need to remind myself why this is worth it! My size 20 stretchy jeans' waistband dug into my belly so much I wouldn't be able to sit down in them so as soon as I got home I would have to change into something loose and baggy I was...

Lost a pound, and think i've realised my goal for the month is a tad unrealistic! oh well! Aymz 10lb to lose, 10lb to go Beanboy 10lbs to lose, 10lbs to go Blossums 14lbs to lose, 7lbs to go Bluecow 7lbs to lose, 4lbs to go Curvykat 7lb to lose, 3.5 to go Girlygirl1 10lb to lose, 10lb to...

Ok, So I lost a pound today but it hasn't made my goal of losing 10% of body weight, one more pound to go for that yet Have been much less enthusiastic about the diet the past couple days, been spending rather a lot of time thinking about food again, been getting tired of feeling hungry, so...

Can understand that, will keep everything crossed for you x

Good luck for tm :) Sounds like you've been having good wedding planning fun, that's nice x

Oh that's great luvvie! Really pleased for you, driving's great fun :p Soon you'll be a cow on the move Glad TOTM wasn't a bother in the end hey, and I might check out Waterloo road, ill have to see I'm guessing it's prolly been on for a quite a long time already Didn't lose anything again...

Thanks luv yes am fine, been getting a small bit tired of being hungry! Night night x

Good for you luv, especially with being so nervous of this op, I hope everything goes really well for you, how long will you be in hospital? All the best x

You properly made me laugh about the weigh in :p, needed a good laugh too And well done!

Glad everything's going alright, booo about TOTM tho. Hope it doesn't put you off at the gymn, it always turns my legs to jelly. I've never seen that Waterloo Rd thing, little bit curious tho as that Chelsea's been on strictly.. And yes, being a bit impatient aren't I :p All the best luv x

You know thinking about it, this being scared of a zumba game / dvd is silly, am sure that must be an old feeling that I don't need anymore cheers x

I haven't had CBT for food issues but do think it's a great thing, really helped me with anxiety ever such a lot Think it's fairly common to just grab something to eat if we haven't planned to have something healthy - am sure you will get better at making sure you have something good to eat :)...

Wow congrats!!! Has it been difficult for you? I need to quit but if am honest don't really want to All the best x

30 mins dancing Bluemoonbeam 15 hrs, 1 hr done Blossums - 8 hours - 9hrs 40 mins done *Target Reached* arctic_blonde_not_grey - 20 hrs - 11:00 done Gina_B - 60 hrs - 30 hrs done Lily42uk ~ 55 hours ~ 4 hours done

Good idea that ;) Shall have a look round x

Just read your diary, you've done amazingly well, love those clothes you bought, like rockerbilly but just am wrong shape for the clothes - living in hope that I'll have a waist again one day anyway all the best x

Good for you :happy096: I didn't know that this was something you can do I relate very much to your feelings of anger about this I do remember one occasion that I actually lost it with this sort of behaviour and went and knocked him over - extremely out of character for me and I hope I...

Am tempted to get the Zumba for wii, just a bit scared lol, it sounds really knackering!

It would be cool if I could lose 1.5 stones by Christmas, that would make me 15 stone Though I fully intend to indulge as much as I like on Christmas eve, day and boxing day and don't really mind how much I will put on for those 3 days as by then I will have been dieting for 5 months and I do...

Would like to join too have lost 6lbs already so gonna aim for another 8! Have added the missing ppl and put em in alphabet order Aymz 10lb to lose, 10lb to go Beanboy 10lbs to lose, 10lbs to go Blossums 14lbs to lose, 8lbs to go Bluecow 7lbs to lose, 4lbs to go Curvykat 7lb to lose, 7lb to...

Shame it's out of stock

:D Me and you both x

Sounds like you are working out ways of exercising without causing any more damage to that wii, am sure you'll find more and more things you can do to help it All the best x

Sounds great! I think I could probably do with something like that sometimes x

Congrats on losing 2lbs! It is frightening how many calories there are in pizza isn't it! I do miss having some sometimes tho mmm

What's a slam man? Glad you had a good weekend :) And it must be ever so exciting to try on your dress!!! All the best x

Thankyou Ladies :) Am not really sure why I was becoming uncomfortable with sharing about weight loss, it took me by surprise to realise I felt so uncomfortable with it, I guess doing well at this just doesn't fit with how I think of myself or something LOL Rose, you do like that Artem...

That's a fantastic result luv, really pleased for you!!!

I remember my Mum always used to buy extra cakes and things whenever I went on a diet, bit frustrating innit, well done on resisting tho! I think Waqitrose would be a good company to work for too so good luck with that And sorry to hear no loss this week but it sounds like you know what to...

Fingers crossed for you :fingerscrossed: Sounds like things are going well again for and that's great!

3 hours dancing Bluemoonbeam 15 hrs, 1 hr done Blossums - 8 hours - 9hrs 10 mins done *Target Reached* arctic_blonde_not_grey - 20 hrs - 9:30 done Gina_B - 60 hrs - 24 1/2 hrs done Lily42uk ~ 55 hours ~ 4 hours done

Hope everything is going ok for you luvvie :)

Nice picture :) I meant to do a before picture, never got round to it! Glad you found some nice cake in H&B, need to have a treat sometimes isn't it and it must be a nightmare fidning things you can have sometimes - which things are you allergic to? All the best for your weigh in, is it...

walking 1 hr - chest starting to feel a little bit better, need to see a doc, as it's really bad every morning, am wondering if is some kind of allergy Bluemoonbeam 15 hrs, 1 hr done Blossums - 8 hours - 6hrs 10 mins done arctic_blonde_not_grey - 20 hrs - 7:40 done Gina_B - 60 hrs - 21 1/2 hrs...

Ok so I have stopped the losing something nearly eveyday trend! It's become very apparent to me that i am very uncomfortable with doing well with something!!! Really uncomfortable - I can honestly say that each morning when I saw my scales had gone down a bit I was really happy about it, but...

Walking 1 1/2 hours Bluemoonbeam 15 hrs, 1 hr done Blossums - 8 hours - 5hrs 10 mins done arctic_blonde_not_grey - 20 hrs - 7:40 done Gina_B - 60 hrs - 18 hrs done Lily42uk ~ 55 hours ~ 4 hours done

Sorry to hear you've got a knee problem, hope you'll figure out a way round it x

LOL I know what you mean, I've only very recently been able to do that too All the best luv, you'll feel great on weigh in day ;)

Oh I am so pleased for you, it does make you feel really proud of yourself when you resist something like that doesn't it, good for you :D

20 mins walking Bluemoonbeam 15 hrs, 1 hr done Blossums - 8 hours - 3hrs 40 mins done arctic_blonde_not_grey - 20 hrs - 6:40 Done Gina_B - 60 hrs - 16 hrs done Lily42uk ~ 55 hours ~ 4 hours done

you're right! and I did

Ooh I really like that myfitnesspal thingie, especially the phone app! And good for you sounds like you had a great day :D

Good luck for the job luv, hope you get it:fingerscrossed: Glad you had a good day and I love your descriptions of the different machines in the gymn :p x

Ok so I'm not joking I've lost another 1 lb. I haven't cut any limbs off or anything else drastic and am sure that this little run of losing something nearly everyday will be over soon - am sure it must have somethijg to do with ending TOTM last week Almost embarassed to post about it but...

Think it's great how much you're loving the gymn, especially how nervous you were before, have a great day luv x

It's amazing how having a plan helps, especially if you're stressed and that. I know that piling the preassure on me almost has reverse the desired effect! Hope you feel a bit better and hope you have a good day x

Sounds like you're getting the hang of it :) It really ain't easy changing your habits is it? All the best x

Have got somwthing badly wrong with my lungs at mo, shall try and get to drs - not exercising at the mo really at all 20 mins walk Bluemoonbeam 15 hrs, 1 hr done Blossums - 8 hours - 3hrs 20 mins done arctic_blonde_not_grey - 20 hrs - 5:10 Done Gina_B - 60 hrs - 12 hrs done Lily42uk...

Think you're doing as well as me actually, you started a month after me and have lost about the same amount per week. I have been slightly stunned at how much weight I lost this last week but lost nothing at all for 10 days before that! All the best luv x

Defo weigh in after loo! Congrats on losing the holiday weight and more :)

Extroadinary innit, still not complaining tho!

Doind 30 minutes in the gymn must feel really good if you've not been able to do that for a while with ill health I haven't really heard of xenical so will be interested to hear how you get on with them, sounds like you've planned well by getting healthy shopping in All the best x

Wow, that coulda been stressful having to find a new place, glad you got somewhere! Have a good day x

Sorry that it was upsetting to bump into your ex luv Agree with everyone that it might be just as well to have more carns when you're working out so much Have a good week x

And another lb off, think I've got the hang of this at the moment lol

Have actually got one, though would only be making them for myself so - not sure how to store them if I make in bulk..

I would have thought to make your best estimate and stick with that :) Would love to have a go on a climbing wall sometime, not just yet tho :p

Glad you had such a good weekend :) and sounds like a good day to me! x

Thanx all, I might have a go at making my own beans - could use flageolet beans as I love them, and i guess I could make a spicier sauce too hmmmm...

Well done on losing 8 lbs already! I kind of liked what you said about being in front of that full length mirror helping you to see more why you want to do this, I don't know about you but I got to be quite good at avoiding mirrors but it only helps us to stay fat really doesn't it You're...

Hope you had a good time in France, they have such lovely food i wouldn't want to be on a diet there! And sounds good that you're writing everything down again Hope you have a good week x

Thanks rose and tranquility Am astonished to say have lost another 3lbs! Not complaining tho ;)

Well done luv! Sounds like that gymn is not only fun for you know but really working for you too x

Hope you had a lovely anniversary Barb And hope you have a good week x

Well done :D It is motivating to get those mini goals innit All the best x

Well done on losing 2 stone and enjoy your chocolate :p

Wow lol that's a 4 stone difference!!!! Sounds like a yummy day yesterday, think it's ok to have some of the things we like sometimes hey? All the best x

Am so sorry to hear you've been battling with depression and anxiety, I've had troubles with both at times and they can be so debilitating. I also comfort ate too and I must admit that I never wanted to take tablets either though I did once (I didn't get on with them at all - terrible side...

I quite like wii Sports, the boxing is prolly the best workout in it, don't mind some of wii fit either and really love wii Just Dance All the best x

2 1/2 hours dancing Blossums - 8 hours - 3hrs 00 mins done arctic_blonde_not_grey - 20 hrs Gina_B - 60 hrs - 4 hrs done

Blossums - 8 hours - 0hrs 30 mins done arctic_blonde_not_grey - 20 hrs Gina_B - 60 hrs

Have a great w/e :)

Thanx all, can you tell I was excited? :D

Have a good nap and that's great about the date :p

Good for you for going on the exercise bike, it all helps :)

Sorry to hear about your filling, sounds like you really are scared of the dentist! Hope it goes ok even so and that it will all be over very soon Glad little one is better take care and good luck with dentist x

thankyou, it worked :)

It's really great feeling motivated isn't it :D (btw I go red like that too :p) Have a good w/e and a good workout ;)

Have a good w/e Ken, must admit think your weight loss has been great so far not disappointing at all :D

Have been having 1/2 a tin of baked beans with breakfast and am thinking of saving a few calories by switching to a reduced salt n sugar type The last time i tried something like this I found them pretty flavourless but am getting used to plainer food But was wondering if anyone here can...

LOL yes, fair bet that one

Good for you :) All the best x

Have set up the October Challenge

Set your goal for the month and update it as you go, everyone welcome to have a go :) The 1st month I aimed for 5 minutes a day and did 11 hours, last month I aimed for 10 minutes a day and did 26 hours. This month I'm aiming for 15 minutes a day and we'll see how I do Blossums - 8 hours

Try something else? I find using my rowing machine boring so don't rely on using that only, mostly I dance at the weekend, or walk fast or use Just Dance on the wii Sometimes though I will challenge myself on the rower in some way - see if I can beat previous time or something - and I'll...

Well done! Just wondering if you tried the book in the end? Or what was it that helped you get back on track?

Inge when you phoned to ask for the cals I don't suppose they have you any other details like the carbs for eg?

Woohoo :bliss: Another 1lb off = 16st 13lbs = getting my second mini goal :bliss: Lose 7 more pounds to have lost 10% of my body weight :D

Am soooo glad I'm not the only ticker gazer :8855: Actually I gaze soppily at all sorts of new things, a new mug, new top or picture frame, anything really ;)

30 mins walking Blossums: 5 hours - 26 hrs 05 mins Done *Target Reached* Gina_B: 50 hrs - 61 1/2 hours done **Target Reached** Holidaygirl10:25 hours Hoping: 40 hours - 39.5 hours done Lily42uk : 50 hours ~ 45 hours 08 minutes done JaneB : 30 hours - 24hrs done Trimlee: 20 hrs -1hr...

Finally got round to getting some to try, is nice!

Thanks for that Rose :) Funnily enough had a taste of my friends Malibu n Diet coke last w/e - haven't drunk that since I was about 15! Actually really liked it, like bacardi too - ooh I'm gonna have fun trying out different kinds of booze :party0027:

I'd quite like a go on the swaying machine :p

Writing a complaqint letter is surprisingly satisfying I find ;) And that's great you've already lost 3 lbs good for you :)

thanks for that, shall check it out :) eta - don't suppose you have a link do you? google brings up loads of links, can't tell which you mean tvm :)

Well done on losing 2lbs! I've been curious about having a go at Zumba but been a bit scared if am honest, maybe should try it out :) Wish you all the best x

Well done on quitting smoking!!! Something i need to do too Sounds like you've already lost a lot of weight too, wish you all the best x

Sorry your little one was ill, hope he's better and wish you all the best for losing the weight :)

Sounds like you've a ver sensible and stick to-able diet plan here, well done on losing so much already! look forward to seeing how you do :)

Just to say hiya and another one here not on any particlular plan, like you am keeping an eye on cals on myfitnesspal Can understand celebrating / commiserating with food, have been in the habit of oing that most of my life too Like Rose says, don't worry about the blip, just keep trying -...

Not as yet, but am sure there will be soon - wanna join? more than welcome x

Thanks :D Lost another 1lb today and was TOTM this last week and have been quite ill with a terrible chest infection - really bad, not been able to exercise - so am quite pleased :) Only one more pound to go till I will be in the 16's! Thanks Smills, think am gonna experiment with trying...

Sorry to hear bout the job though you sound happy enough without it so that's good :) Like what you say about the TV - is too easy isn't it And well done on being below 16st again! x

LOL that's sweet :D Really glad you like the gymn! It ain't so scary is it, which machines / exercises you like the best so far? x

Well done on losing and glad indeuction wasn't too scary :D

Oh that's just awful, so sorry to hear that Barb. Think it's terrible for them to recommend that room knowing there was so much noise. Hope you get some compensation but yes, it won't give you the holiday back

Saturday night / sunday morning dancing 5 hours not done anything since am ill Blossums: 5 hours - 25 hrs 35 mins Done *Target Reached* Gina_B: 50 hrs - 57 hours done **Target Reached** Holidaygirl10:25 hours Hoping: 40 hours - 36.5 hours done Lily42uk : 50 hours ~ 45 hours 08 minutes...

Got to ask what the 2 mins of hell was? Only did 30 mins walking but also lots of walking around ikea today and then moving lots heavy furniture, return of back ache and left ankle seized up - am going dancing tonight anyway, prolly not gonna be able to walk tm Blossums: 5 hours - 20 hrs...

40 mins brisk walking Blossums: 5 hours - 20 hrs 05 mins Done *Target Reached* Gina_B: 50 hrs - 48 hours done Holidaygirl10:25 hours Hoping: 40 hours - 31.5 hours done Lily42uk : 50 hours ~ 38 hours 30 minutes done JaneB : 30 hours - 14hrs done Trimlee: 20 hrs -1hr 30mins done...

Having not lost anything for 9 days I don't think I'm much of a fan of eating your exercise calories anymore either! Must admit that I am sad about it not working as that has been such a motivator for me to exercise - but now I will just have to find other motivations Actually today, my belly...

Thanks for that link, is interesting especially this bit as have been worried bout that Some, incorrectly, attribute this to the body getting used to having less food and metabolism slowing down. The dieter then feels that the regime is no longer working and often gives up altogether...

Good luck with the weigh in, am unable to resist checking the scales everyday so admire you being able to wait! All the best x

Wow Sonya size 12? :bliss: and LOL at the guinness dinner (they do say guinness is nutritious tho eh ;)) It's funny how you can lose 5 stone and yet somehow the brain doesn't update it's image of you innit Musta felt really good to be so much slimmer than the ex tho sorry it wasn't good to...

LOL, good note to self :p Annoying to have to wait when you've psyched up for something innit All the best x

25 mins dancing am noticing am much less shattered than I used to be which is gd Blossums: 5 hours - 19 hrs 25 mins Done *Target Reached* Gina_B: 50 hrs - 48 hours done Holidaygirl10:25 hours Hoping: 40 hours - 29.5 hours done Lily42uk : 50 hours ~ 37hours 00 minutes done JaneB : 30 hours -...

Can understand that, from memory, they don't get you to do anything too hard, mostly show you how to use the equipment and stuff, get you to fill out a form maybe all the best x

So, I've lost another 1lb, after not having lost anything for about 9 days! Those 9 days seem to have gone on for quite a long time! Found myself starting to get quite disheartened and have been trying to think of different ways to see things rather than letting myself feel down about it. And...

Thanks luv :) I think you're right, I don't think i'd be able to stick to a plan that didn't allow for some pleasurable eating out times too. It's really great to know that you've lost so much and still gone out for dinner and so on Sounds like you're being very level headed about the pauses...

Thanx Rose, is lovely to hear that you think I am in the right mindset, is nice to know someone else thinks you're doing ok innit And actually thinking about it, I reckon you're right - I am a bit more pot bellied since losing this weight - most of it came off my belly and back and now it...

They can can't they, am happy to say I'm no where near as sensitive as I used to be and actually found it quite funny (just was miffed that I get that response after losing weight when I never even got it before :p Thanks luv, am feeling pretty proud of how things are going so far, feels...

LOL I like that, hope you never bumped into those people with your 2 year old ;) It's a really nice thing for you to say :) I haven't actually lost any weight from anywhere else tho :D, oh except for my back - most of the weight has come off my belly and waist. My bf said another really nice...

Fair enough :D Hope gymn induction goes well :)

honestly? I'm not a big fan of feeling bad about stuff - it only gets you down and makes it more likely that you'll give up - feeling bad about stuff isn't much fun hey :)

Ok so soup making was a success Inredients to make 2 large soup mugs of butternut squash and red pepper soup 500g squash 1 medium red pepper 1/2 a gallo chicken stock cube made up to a pint 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 -1 tsp gia garlic puree 1/2 -1 tsp gia chilli puree 1cal spray Lemon...

I started very small too - to begin with 5 minutes dancing per day, now do minimum 20 minutes exercise per day and often much more Mostly am doing dancing, brisk walking and rowing - also using the just dance thingie on wii

I weighed 4 stone heavier, am still 3 stone heavier, he's the same height as me but I do like to tease him by calling him short arse :p

Am hoping to get into making my own soups as love them but currently use tinned soup - am betting homemade will be a lot tastier Will be having squash and red pepper with my lunch today so shall attempt to make some soup with the rest

Have lately bean having beans a lot more often to make up for all the wholemeal bread I no longer eat..

Good for you :D Isn't it strange how you can go up and down so much day by day! Do you feel really pleased with how much you've lost over all? It's gonna sound silly bit 12 st 2 sounds so tiny to me! All the best luv :)

25 mins walking and 40 mins dancing Blossums: 5 hours - 19 hrs 00 mins Done *Target Reached* Gina_B: 50 hrs - 46 hours done Holidaygirl10:25 hours Hoping: 40 hours - 25.5 hours done Lily42uk : 50 hours ~ 35hours 00 minutes done JaneB : 30 hours - 14hrs done Trimlee: 20 hrs -1hr 30mins done...

1 hour brisk walking Blossums: 5 hours - 17 hrs 55 mins Done *Target Reached* Gina_B: 50 hrs - 44 hours done Holidaygirl10:25 hours Hoping: 40 hours - 22.5 hours done Lily42uk : 50 hours ~ 35hours 00 minutes done JaneB : 30 hours - 14hrs done Trimlee: 20 hrs -1hr 30mins done...

20 mins brisk walking Blossums: 5 hours - 16 hrs 55 mins Done *Target Reached* Gina_B: 50 hrs - 42 hours done Holidaygirl10:25 hours Hoping: 40 hours - 22.5 hours done Lily42uk : 50 hours ~ 34 hours 15 minutes done JaneB : 30 hours - 14hrs done Trimlee: 20 hrs -1hr 30mins done Bluemoonbeam

You are soooo right about that! I'm starting to think that I should try and plan a packed lunch or at least some snacks for when I'm out and about, it is really not easy to find something healthy or with a reasonale amount of calories! I really hope restaurents will start to list how many cals...

20 mins brisk walking Blossums: 5 hours - 16 hrs 35 mins Done *Target Reached* Gina_B: 50 hrs - 39 1/2 hours done Holidaygirl10:25 hours Hoping: 40 hours - 22.5 hours done Lily42uk : 50 hours ~ 33 hours 45 minutes done JaneB : 30 hours - 14hrs done Trimlee: 20 hrs -1hr 30mins done...

Thanks all :) Sounds like Top Shop might never be on my list of places to go, as I will prolly be perfectly happy at a size 16, that's fine though, there are plenty of shops selling lovely clothes at size 16 :) Had a lovely meal out with Dad on friday, really enjoyed it, suspect that I...

Well done on losing 5lbs! that must feel good :) I miss bread and toast with butter a lot so can empathise with that one - Am limiting my bread intake to when I go out for lunch with my Dad so far, really do enjoy it when I have some All the best x

Thanks luv :) Am not really on any plan, am counting calories with myfitnesspal, which motivates me to exercise so that I can eat more! All the best for this week, hope the exrcising goes well for you, makes a good difference to weight loss innit x

It sounds like you defo made the right choice for dinner - frightens me how many cals are in italian food! And well done on having such a small "pigout" too :)

Glad you're feeling better 40 mins walking Blossums: 5 hours - 16 hrs 15 mins Done *Target Reached* Gina_B: 50 hrs - 39 1/2 hours done Holidaygirl10:25 hours Hoping: 40 hours - 19.5 hours done Lily42uk : 50 hours ~ 33 hours 45 minutes done JaneB : 30 hours - 14hrs done Trimlee: 20...

well done on losing 8lbs, bet that feels great :)

10 mins rowing Blossums: 5 hours - 15 hrs 35 mins Done *Target Reached* Gina_B: 50 hrs - 37 1/2 hours done Holidaygirl10:25 hours Hoping: 40 hours - 19.5 hours done Lily42uk : 50 hours ~ 33 hours 45 minutes done JaneB : 30 hours - 14hrs done Trimlee: 20 hrs -1hr 30mins done...

1 1/4 hours walking Blossums: 5 hours - 15 hrs 25 mins Done *Target Reached* Gina_B: 50 hrs - 35 1/2 hours done Holidaygirl10:25 hours Hoping: 40 hours - 19.5 hours done Lily42uk : 50 hours ~ 27 hours 45 minutes done JaneB : 30 hours - 14hrs done Trimlee: 20 hrs -1hr 30mins done...

That's great the he called you to let you know everything is ok Have a fabulous Holiday :)

Hiya :) I must admit to having managed to put almost all of my 9 stone loss on too All the best for this time around :)

Thanks all :) I'm really enjoying makiing more effort to have tasty things to eat! though it feels like my weight loss has slowed down - maybe that's normal as you can't expect to lose lots of weight after the beginning? Sonya I'm really enjoying eating more fish too :) Morrisons has...

2 hours walking and 35 mins just dance - got just dance 2 the other day, much fun Blossums: 5 hours - 14 hrs 10 mins Done *Target Reached* Gina_B: 50 hrs - 35 1/2 hours done Holidaygirl10:25 hours Hoping: 40 hours - 17 hours done Lily42uk : 50 hours ~ 27 hours 45 minutes done JaneB : 30...

So sorry, must be upsetting I'm sure - and I can imagine that amount of crying does lead to a loss! Hope you get the to the 2 stone mark though luv

Congrats Barb, must feel lovely to be on trach again :) All the best x

2 hours dancing Blossums: 5 hours - 11 hrs 35 mins Done *Target Reached* Gina_B: 50 hrs - 28 1/2 hours done Holidaygirl10:25 hours Hoping: 40 hours - 13.5 hours done Lily42uk : 50 hours ~ 26 hours 45 minutes done JaneB : 30 hours - 14hrs done Trimlee: 20 hrs -1hr 30mins done...

Thanks Rose :) Am much happier again the last couple days which feels ever so good as I really don't want to stop losing weight, feels so positive to be actually doing this now After my last post I went to the local shops and got some lovely ripe strawberries, cherries, plums and some...

You rea;;y have done an amazing job of this, Hope your Mum feels better soon and it 's nice to see before and after pics :)

Wish you all the best luv take care x

2 hrs walking Blossums: 5 hours - 9 hrs 35 mins Done *Target Reached* Gina_B: 50 hrs - 20 hours done Holidaygirl10:25 hours Hoping: 40 hours - 10.5 hours done Lily42uk : 50 hours ~ 18 hours 30 minutes done JaneB : 30 hours - 9hrs done Trimlee: 20 hrs -1hr 30mins done Bluemoonbeam 20 hours

20 minutes brisk walk Blossums: 5 hours - 7 hrs 35 mins Done *Target Reached* Gina_B: 50 hrs - 20 hours done Holidaygirl10:25 hours Hoping: 40 hours - 10.5 hours done Lily42uk : 50 hours ~ 15 hours 30 minutes done JaneB : 30 hours - 9hrs done Trimlee: 20 hrs -1hr 30mins done...

Thanks ladies :) That is a good idea to make sure I have good snacks around, good flavours too, things that are really enjoyable to eat without being high fat / sugar. I think the first couple weeks I was snacking on mango, strawberries, cherries, pickled cucumber and ham but I haven't bothered...

Well, I will just have to try this out one day, cheers Ladies :D

Is good to hear how you are though am sorry you were ill, think it's understandable to put on a bit when you're ill isn't it, it disrupts everything Hope you are feeling a bit better and hope you have a good week :)

Hiya :) I can understand, maybe in time hey :) I don't know who M is (mum?) but I can understand you not being sure about pizza, though it is very yummy - it's amazing to me how many cals you can pack into such a small thing! All the best, hope you have a great week :)

Thanks Caroline :)

Well done on the weight loss, and hope you get to your mini goals soon :) Am intrigued to know what on earth is mushy pea curry? :D

Hope you are doing ok luv? All the best x

It's really lovely when you have such a feeling of happiness, good for you :)

Thanks Rose :) I really did struggle for a couple of says there, it was really doing my head in how I seemed to spend every spare minute dreaming of cake and white bread and all the kinds of things I rarely eat anyway Think I've got a few things to learn about how to deal with times like that...