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HI Well done on starting SW and doing so well so far. Ive had an up and dwn journey too but hey you started and thats the main thing you can only go forward from here no backwards. Sarah x

Finally caught up on your diary. Your doing fab. I do the same ah only a stone loss when people comment. It feels wrong as you worked hard for it but in the gran scheme it feels not enough lol. Gonna try the curried loaf as i love savoury rices' sarah x

Hi blue, its so demoralising with jobs as you think ill apply for this and that im bound to hear something but when you dont it brings you down. My mum is fab though and keeps saying believe in fate whats ment to be will be. Im weighing on a monday now as it seems easier at the miment that...

Hello Sorry ive been Awall for about 2 months really, my heart wasnt in it with my hubbys mum being in itu with pnemonia. Following a long hard battle we thought she was improving but sadly she couldnt fight anymore and her heart gave out and she passed away on 19th Spetember. Its been a hard...

HI jo I have been awal and totally off the wagon for about 2 months so just caught up on your diary. Sorry to hear about your marriage, its hard but you gotta take one day at a time and just live for now rather than thinking what could have been. I totally sympathise with the finances as my...

Hi everyone I started sw in a club about 14 weeks ago i havent fully commited myself so to date ive lost only 12lb. Its due to a number of things i cant concentrate on myself but due to money worries/complications ive decided to do sw from home. Ive got a fair anount to loose so i dont mind...

Wow just wow you lost more in one week than i hace on my 13 weeks lol. Think i need to come live with you. Well dkne your doing fab have you noticed a change in your body? Xx

Evening all lost 1/2lb this and *week appeared yesterday so thought that would the case. I was a bit naughty yesterday as my hubby git a phone call from hospital about his mums chance of survival and so automatically i needed chocolate. Only had a box of poppets but still should get away from...

Ohh i forgot how nice melba toasts are with laughing cow mmmm. Well done on your losses your doing fab. Think im gonna be trying the mock donalds as thus could be a nice treat for me and kids. Sarah xx

Helllooo Ive been awall and have put on a lb. Im gonna be totally honest now and say for the last however weeks ive been doing sw i havent been giving my full attention to it and it totally shows and ive been making excuses and its not fair to lie. So its only a couple of months till...

I think id stick to your story too .. Plus you did do well at begining of holiday so you deserved a treat for being so good lol :) Its nice to be in control though you feel accomplished. When do your kids go back to school? Sarah x

Aw i didnt realise i only ate a few anyway got bored of them ;) Hello everyone ive been wayward from my diary for the last week and being hobest from the plan too. I couldnt attend sw weighin on fri as my hubby had a work meeting which he needed me to take him too. I had my spa day over the...

So aldi are giving a £5 off voucher in the mirror on thursday off a £45.shop. I also work in b & m so if any bargins cpme in ill note them down. I have seen alpen light bars in pondland for £1 x

Aw fab thankyou. Ive had 2 today as i was working 8-4 so had one for breakfast.and then had and apple and one at lunch as really didnt feel like anything big. Hubby made a lovely sunday dinner fir tea which i devoured when i came in. Ill prob have something around 8 before i go to bed as i have...

Aw so sorry jo hope you and your husband are ok xx

Thanks meloncollie my knees are suprisingly getting much better. i very rarely sit down and relax for a long time as i have a 3 and 4 year old who like to keep me on my toes lol. Thanks for the advice though much appreciated, any advice which can help is welcomed. Back to the diary thingy i...

Hi jo I hope your daughter had a fab birthday party and general birthday. Hope your hubby is ok too and dealing with his mum being so ill without regressing to drink. I can understand how you feel that you work so hard to keep the family together and you dont want to have to go back steps...

Your doing fantastic really admire your dedication on staying up night. I had a day off on fri after weighin on fri morning as was my sons 3 rd birthday was fair to say i was stuffed by evening :) Hope yiur having a nice weekend. Sarah x

Jumping on quicker is the main thing :) take every day as it comes is what i keep telling myself ... today shouldnt be impacted by yesterday. So today has been a bit of a strange one. Its my 4 year wedding anniversary and my hubby was suppose to be working. Although he ended up coming home...

It seems ok you may want to try adding in some fruit or veg just to bulk it so you dont get hungry but if your happy with what you ate thats all that matters at the end of the day. Good luck with the first week. Sarah xx

Hi what plan are you following on this day, ee, green or red? Maybe easier if you tell us what you had as each meal so we can get a better picture etc. Sarah x

fab loss well done xx

I just did a huge post and my internet failed on laptop and i lost it boooo :( Cant quiet remember what i put just that i had a fab tea and im stuffed. Sw quiche, potatoes and sweetcorn and cucumber. Had a nsv today in that i did not seek loads of random junk whilst i waited my tea to...

I also have the same breakfast of dry fried egg sandwich and wholemeal bread, it fills me so thats the main thing really. Some days though i cant face food some i have an apple. Sometimes routine is helpful just make sure you dont get bored. sarah xx

good luck for weigh-in tonight xx

fab loss hun well done xx

Hi well done on your first week loss thats brilliant. I cant comment on the yoghurts sorry as im not a fan of yoghurts. Sarah x

Hellooo i waa hoping to have updated yesterday but i had the mother of all migranes so ended up in bed from 8.30 till 11 this morning, currently feel like ive been run over by a bus and had a huge night on the drink ... But ahh alase it is not case. I have been really good the last 2 days...

Thankyou im so much better the last 2 days and not in so much pain. Ive just gotta try strengthening my knees so they dont ache so much. My hubbys mum is probably going to be in hospital for a while. Were hoping her bodu is strong enough to fight but in all honesty we dont know if she will...

Aw i love looking back at photos and videos of when they were babies my only regret is im not in any and still wont have photos done so thats another boot up the arse to do.something lol. Food sounds.lovely. Bummer about the yogurts but its a learning curve. Whens your next weighin? Mines...

Have your new scales got the stoppers for carpet! Not sure what surface your weighing on but make sure if its carpet they are carpet adjusted or it will say more! Sarah x

Subscribing. After reading your first post i really felt compelled to read on to see how your doing.. Your doing fantastic by the way. Although i dont have an ed i can resignate with most of the feelings which you have described. I think this is due to me battling with m weigh since i was...

Im in agony with my knees today and im feeling really moody. Not quiet sure why everything thats happening is really annoying me not good as.i dont want to shout at kids for nothing! Had a quorn sausage sandwich for breakfast and having cous cous with tuna for lunch. Just ate a curly wurly...

A maintain id better than a gain but yeah a bit of a bummer when you cant figure out why. Have you been writing down a diary? And have you been drinking enough? I know when i sts its usually cause i mindlessly pick but dont record it fully ;) oh how did you resist the bar on my weigh day i...

Finished work and made a good tea of pasta, mushrooms, peas, gammon and soft cheese. Was bloody lovely enjoyed every mouthful mmmm. Now i have no energy to exercise as my knees are killing me from being on feet walking for 4 hours in work and bending and kneeling. I have damaged knee caps...

Morning everyone Starting the day with a bowl of fruit as thats what the squishys wanted so i thought i would have one too. Im working today at 1-5 strange shift as i usual miss my lunch then but when i come home Im starving so im gonna try have something small at 12 before i leave for...

Sure course your welcome :) x

good luck on tomorrows weigh in. i also had a cba moment and thought ah i have tortillas here ill have some veg tortillas wont be too much ... um 6 syns each ummmm opps lol. sarah x

Ive been going to slimming world classes for the last 10 weeks. Ive lost 10.5 pounds so far. Its slower than i had originally thought but my life is still in adjustment period (its a long story which ill tell later lol) but im happy with it as its not just a quick fix diet its a lifestyle...

Well done on your loss so far. I can totally agree with all the feelings you've described. I too refused to have a photographer at my wedding as i hated the way i look that was 4 years ago 20th august and im bigger now than i was then :( But hey were committed now and its onwards and...

Hi, how old are your kids? Im about 10 weeks into my sw.journey but taking the scenic route 3.5 away from my first stone ha. Ive got 2 kids 4&2 and thats one of my main.reasons for losing weight also. I want to be an active mum not boring mum. Sarah x

Is it common for them to have anxiety. Ben is a 1 year old short haired welsh border collie but doesnt seem to be scared of anything bar the ironing board(but i am too lol) he loves water jumps in the bath with the kids. We spent yesterday afternoon down the beach he loves swimming. I honestly...

Aw man sorry to hear about them breaking into you car not nice. You feel so violated when someone breaks in. Well done on your loss. Its star week fir me also i lost .5 which i was suprised at as i really thought id gain. Im only 3.5 away from my next stone. Hope you have a nice weekend xx

Hi everyone. Just 0.5 for me i seem to be taking the scenic route lol. Next week will be 10 weeks since i joined sw so want to loose 3.5 to get my 1 stone award. I has a swift talk to myself on wed and am going to focus now so that i can take carw of myself. I want to enjoy xmas and playibg...

I get such bad pains with periods its quiet reminisant to giving birth :( i wondered if anyone found as they lost weight did your period get easier. Ive asked to be put back on the pill but docs refused until my bp goes down. I just dont feel like doing anytning as the pain goes down my...

Aw fab thanks trecale ill be buying that today xx

Hi, well done on your loss so far your doing fab. You can see a huge difference in your photos. I have a 1 year old collie who is hating the hot weather. He prefers to play ball than walk which is not good for exercise for me so weve ended up playing football with him lately. Sarah x

Its like de ja vue as ive just been talking to a friend about the 2 jar idea but she told me about buttons instead of stones etc. Buttons are more accessable to me as along with working part time i also make wooden plaques so i have an abundance of buttons lol. I know what you mean about...

Hi, just finished reading your diary your doing fantastic. I cant believe how organised you are with your plan. I used to plan then i had 2 kids, a border collie pup and a bipolar husband so i live in fuzz land lol. Joking really. I find myself living each sw day as it comes until i believe i...

weve had posted through the door the usual junk mail advrrtising special offers in supermarket, included in it is a aldi leaflet with a £5 voucher off! ill take that. hope everyone else see the junk mail too. xx

i was told by a member of aldo staff yesterday that the last week of every month they have vouchers for 50% off items and a £5 of £40 spend in the daily mail newspaper. dont normally buy newspapers but worth a look for defo xx

We have very little money as a family of 4 and sometimes do.a shop on £40 a week so its definately dooable. On the weeks i cant afford much i tend it stick to routine of savoury rices and quiche for lunch and pastas and rice dishes for tea as my kids eat seperatly as they are fussy lol. This...

Lost 1.5 this week. Very happy with that as only really stuck from mon-thurs. Got 4lb till my first stone and then into 17 bracket so im gonna try hard this week to get that off as i know if i stick to it i can get that amount. Go slimming world loving this diet hehe x

Well done everyone on losses. I didnt weigh this week as ive been ill with migranes and dizzy spells :( so im gonna make up for it this week and aim for a fab loose. Go me lol sarah x

Lost 0.5 today and aunty flow has visited also so i feel bloated and in pain! Hope to stay on track concidering its star week. See how it goes :) Sarah x

Thankyou so much i had a realisation this week that its gonna take time but im so prepared forvthe bumps in the road its life at the end of the day. I feel so much more positive this time round and im looking forward to being able to buy a christmas jumper and happily posing for photos with the...

Hi everyone i started slimming world.5 weeks ago at dead on 19st!! :( ive lost 8lb to date so 18st 6lb. Had a blip in middle as im a stress eater but stuck with it and lost 2lb this week. Hoping again next week for a good loss as starting the old dusty exercise dvds to get myself of the...

Did you drink enough. A lot of the time when you exercise more your body holds onto the water and your dehydrated. Maybe up your water intake to flush your body. People like to say that muscle weighs more than fat and dont worry but this isnt exactly right. Muscle is more energy denise and yes...

oh so many ... but right now to be able to walk without pain in my knee. i have a damaged knee cap/joint and when i walk kiddies to school it hurts all day. this has been the irst post ive made on the sw page cause it made me believe and think of the positives rather than how far i have to...

i was actually shocked to read that bmi is an ancient scientific calcilation that most doctors now hate to use cause its not realistic. someone who is a competitive athlete and pur muscle could weigh on the clasified side of obese but in fact in the bigger picture is not. body confidence is...

hey beth, im ok i am around but takibg a step back at moment cause of stress of house i cant focus. structural surveyor coming out tue we will see then what is saud. have found a new house but just gotta see what happens. suffering from migranes at mo so not coming on much. will catch you...

lost 1lb this week so slowly getting there. i will buy new clithes for xmas as will also have a new house yeah!!

1lb off but ive been really stresses this week as our house has got structural issues and the wall is falling away from house so we are trying to get council housed as were in rented and its a bloody nightmare. they help loads of people and im not falting the system but when genuine people need...

great idea cas id love to join as i have a fair amount to lose ill set a goal of 28lb which i hope to smash but we'll see. i cant cut and paste as on my phone. sarah xx

ah fab luv you'll hit that goal no problem. i think it definately helps with the routine of school as your able to keep busy. im also loving spending 1 on 1 with fynnley sarah xx

morning oficial weigh in and 2.5lb down . its a start not a huge start but it means im back in 17 teens and happy that im in the zone. having a problem still with breakfast jus dont want to eat but jus have to force a cereal bar or apple. i can ignore hungeer so thats a bonus lol. have...

ah sending hugs your way. i cant imagine going through it with the kids feeling helpless and not knowing where to turn. i find it hard with the terrible 2so your doing a fab job dont worry. just take one day at a time on eating front until yoyr heads back in it to plan. sarah xx

evening all yeah cas its so much easier with mornings its just we have so much time now so im tryig to take them out and also take the dog. hi beth i dont have an i phone bit of a techno phobe me lol. but thankyou i have a few dvd to use plus im goin to penyrheol gym 3 times a week. if you...

aww your doing fab with sticking with it in uni i completely caved when peopled asked me to go for lunch. your course sounds very full on. is it comp your going to teach? sarah xx

still on track not given in lol. have done the nursery run and inbetween gone to park with fynnley and then took ben for a walk. just having lunch now, homemade butternut squash soup and then off out to the beach park to use up some energy. hope everyone is well. sarah xx

ah glad your back was wondering how ur doing. hope the family is ok? definately goimg to be a nice xmas trip. sarah xx

hello everyone hope everyone is ok? im feeling positive for once that im gnna get there eventually. so weighed in yesterday and 18.0 1/2 really hope for a good loss this week to give me a boost. im struggling with breakfast at moment just dontvwant any so just having an apple to get me...

good luck tomo its like first day of school with a new job. what job are you going for? i so wish i could go to work but gottawait till kiddies are both in school. one more year to go lol. sarah xx

ive decided to start officially on sunday as af arrived plus we get money tomo so i can go food shopping and think and plan. 2 weeks ago i was 17.13 hopefully this has not changed. so ill change my signature and put goals on sat and plan for the week. sarah xx

ive decided to start officially on sunday as af arrived plus we get money tomo so i can go food shopping and think and plan. 2 weeks ago i was 17.13 hopefully this has not changed. so ill change my signature and put goals on sat and plan for the week. sarah xx

hello its been nearly a week since i last wrote here. im watching obese the fight of my life, ohhh how i love jessie pevelka! lol. but the girl on there tnite has clicked in my mind and some of the mantras hes told her need to be mine. 1. food is for nutrition for mind and body it will...

well done thats a fab loss and you got out of it an intolerance so you know wjat to avoid. sarah xx

hope you feel better soon xxx

god we dont go back for another 2 weeks. did yoy break up.earlier? are you feeling any different benefits from the detox? sarah xx

hi everyone thankyou for all your kind words and support im defo grateful for your help. ive taken a week off just to re-think and decide what i need. ive bought myself a new scales so have started afresh today but will weigh on a friday officially. i have major demons which i try to...

aww good luck for tomo. first day at big school you'll be fab. sarah xx

well done sophie on the weight loss so far your doing fab. aparently there is a good workout program on you tube called leslie sansom, ive not tried it myself but others say its fab! worth a try. ive got two kids and was overweighthaving them its a.huge fear.of mine them being overweight...

have you any other symtoms? ive thought im pregnant many months but susequently my cycles have changed to 42 days. hope your not struggling too much. sarah xx

i know this is my diary and i moan a lot in it and lack motivation to fight the fat but im doing some thinking about where my emotional eating pattern has stemed from. from a young age ive been overweight. was bullied at school for being bigger. ive never felt like i fit into the hole im a...

so had a drs appointment today to sort out my dodgy feet lol. got a steroid cream so hopefully it will clear the problem up. so last two days been rubbish but when i went docs today i had to be weighed for contraception and it says 17.3 which my scale says is different mine say 17.11 when...

hey cas glad you found your grove on the food front. setting an xmas goal is a good idea think i might do that too. i like the gym but find that classes motivate you a bit more to push yourself. do you get a personal trainer with your gym referral. because our gym is local council we have...

hey cas are you ok? hows your week been. sarah xx

so i thought about it and im sticking with just cc i jyst gotta wirk harder and stick with it as in all honesty im not. my heart wants to my mind gives up easily. i read an article yesterday in womens health which explained that although cc is the best form of dieting we should be looking at...

yeah but you've done fab on the weight loss so you've beaten one demon! lol i have a little muscle but its lying under the fat suit that is due to be removed ha ;-) sarah xx

ahhh thankgod im not the only one. yeah kay kayleigh i love weights and as ive grown older and like to think wise i prefer the toned muscular look to skinny softer look. dont think i wanna look like jodie marsh but more jillian michaels ( ha i wish). yes comparitives are always helpful but...

ha i was gonna use biggest loser as an analogy but changed my mind. my hubby is really into weights and bangs on about it all time so i suppose its rubbed off on me! sorry people. sarah xx

hi ladies this post is not intended to start a war but i just want to clarify that: " muscle does not weigh more than fat" so when you start to exercise and you subsequently put on weight its either down to 2 things 1. you think that its ok to eat that and you overcompensate or 2...

have a fab holiday jo sarah xx

Ahh hes a right menace will buy one on friday. It is lovely and really easy to make. So today has gone to pot but im a bit confused as im still mulling over the 5:2 diet as some days i hardly eat. My mum gave me a british heart foundation diet and it looks like a 4:3 and it states you...

Good luck with the sw and have a nice week at your boyfriends xx

Happy birthday dd hope you've had a good day xx

Hi chips everything ok? Not like you not to be mia?? Sarah xx

Day 1 done and dusted, the puppy wee'd on my scales and bust them so cant check official weight till get new one. So: Breakfast - vanilla sf Lunch - 2 slices toast and 4 squates of aero bar tea- brown rice, chicken, mushrooms onions in soy gravey Snacks - 2 mini chubb chubs keep...

Wow fab loss well done xx

1800 is not too bad just think you could have given into the cravings and be at 2800. Im sure if you stick to plan next 2 days u could get your 2lb. Im starting fresh tomo and gonna give it my all until october for my first goal. Aw bet your gonna have a fab holiday. My 3 year old has...

Well spa day was fab didnt drink that much realisticly as didnt have much money. We had a buffet style lunch which was lovely i a trangle sandwichspring roll abd piece of breaded fish not much really. I drank diet coke and malibu most of the day apart from one glass of wine and champagne. Our...

How long have you gotta wait to do exercise now? Sarah xx

I only pay 15 a month for my gym membership cause i get certain benefits!! I just need to make more use of it. Dd i thunk u have a trainer fetish!! Lol i have a flip flop fetish got 6 pairs lol how has your weekend been cas? Sarah xx

Morning erin hope you had a good party last nite! Ah a sts is better than a gain but i understand your frustration when youve worked hard to loose weight. As you said have a look back at you diary and see if your having too much or not enough of something. Sarah xx

Aww shes lovely, what bread is she? Manney (husky) was a cross breed husky/alsation which weve been subsequently told is a bad cross breed. We tried to train him but he didnt respond he needed to be a pack dog. But i defo know whst you mean. Im a stay at home mum si the most ben is left...

It must be a sweet day today as we had muffins and cookies also. Well i didnt hace a muffin but had 2 cookies!!! Booo lol anyway well done on your food erin it looks lovely ... Plus your looking lovely in your dress and boobylicious too!! I wish my boobs would be high like they used to be not...

I think im about the only one that would love to do jury service!! I have a law degree so for me it would be interesting but for other is soo boring. I dont actually believe juries are a good thing though as some matters are complicated and contain a lot of complex info which is hard for people...

Your besy bet is to look on bbc good food maybe you can adapt it by not using oil. But i believe byriani is tomato based so jusr need to find the spices and experiment away. Sorry cant be much more help. Sarah xx

They are fab weight loss goals luv. You know what works for you and what doesnt so just keep with it. Here to offer support whenever needed. Sarah xx

Welcome have seen your posts on wemitts also so nice to see you over here too. Sarah xx

I know havent been posting much as been dealing with stress. Had to have manney my husky put to sleep due to an agressive attack on my neice so struggling with food. Hubby couldnt live without a dog so brought home a border collie pup 8 wks old. My god hes a crazy one but hopefully will give me...

Ah chips you so make me laugh yoyr humor is so sharp ( not in a bad way sharp as in good) lol. I know the feeling about licking the screen for jessie makes me want to use the word hummunna!!! Lol if he was my trainer id be super fit from training all the time. Hope your ok. Sarah xx

Hi cas how you feeling with the weather now? I dont mind it just hate sweating lol id love to move, were renting so mext move will be our own house cant wait for that. Have you got much planned for 6 week holls? Sarah xx

Aw thanks hun. Yeah feeling a lot better after spoke to hubby late last nite i just need time to.plan stuff and some time for myself. I dont get much with oh working 12 hour shifts then going straight to darts matcjes in evenings. I need to fit the gym back in somewhere. The puppy is...

Hi jo aww it aint nice feeling pants like this. I enjoy the heat on holls but here its jyst uncomfortable. I just wush id lost some more weight as veing overweight in this heat is sweaty lol. Your doing fab adjusting your training routine. Has the storm.got to you yet? It hasnt in...

Wow you look fab i saw a bather like that today and wished i could wear something like that! Ha maybe next year lol sarah xx

Ah stackhead ive waited so long for someone to see where im coming from lol i understand that everyone is different and their issues are their own but i hate magazines which show someone who was so unhappy as a size 10 and now is a perfect size 8 and i wanna tear the magazine up and jump up...

My internet broke so only just fixed it today!! Think i spoke to soon. Ive been trying to hide my feelings for last couple of weeks and they all just exploded last nite. But i had no one here to comfort me and im pissed off with my mates at mo so i couldnt express how i felt. Money is...

Yeah you dont actually realise how much there is to research when you enter a procedure. But yoy did your research and didnt rush in and now the work is well worth it. Ill just take each stone and see how it goes. Sarah xx

What implant did yiu have? Im worried that once i loose weightill jyst be all sag but hubby has said well deal with that once i get there. I have 8 stone to loose so there is going to be some loose skin. The cut looks quiet neat and should heal well. When i had my c section i used lavender...

Evening everyone day 3 of sf only had shake for breakfast as had lunch with my mum at her hpuse, pitta bread ham and small amount of colelsaw. Just had tea of pasta tomatos cucumber red pepper and grated cheese. Within cals so fine with that. Got paiges first school trip tomo so gonna make...

Fab loss jo and you've gone past the 50lb loss mark thats so inspirational. Sarah xx

Thanks erin and cas. Went to aquasize tnite was nice to.get out of house for a while plus its exercise. Need to start using my gym membership insteaf of wasting it. Only costs 15 a month so better drain the membership dry lol. No problems with sf today had one for breakfast and lunch. Tea...

Goood luck i know you'll do fab youve done extrs well this week im trying to follow ur lead with the sf and day 2 going ok. Off to aquasize tnite i need a break from the kids. Sarah xx

Hi gem how you feeling? I struggled for a while also due to family issues. Im doing sf as its cheap for me and easy inamongst busy life. I watched that program was really interesting but god you must have will power dont think i could not eat at all. What juice are you having and how much...

Hi cas god it always makes you think who are your neighbours we had a drug dealer luving across road and police always knocking on his door. I always go mad on pay day too but then regret it when were skint! Lol. Im finding sf quiet goid, albeit only day 2, but its easier than trying to...

God im devorating everwhere lol. The house is an old victorian terrace so its taking me ages to sand down all the door frames due to intricate details. But all rooms downstairs are having a refresh. Ben is a very lively puppy really loving and friendly but its hard work when i wany 5 mins and...

If anyone thinjs the diary is inappropriate then they havent read your diary properly. Its your journey and totally appropriate to you. Glad the op went ok. I remembet when i had meningitus and the only thing to stop the pain was 2 paracetamol 1 ibuprofen it helped a lot with the headpain...

I bet its hard when you've gotta split your time and adapt your routine. Im sure you can do it kick your 12 day plan into action. Does your bf come stay with you atall? Sarah xx

Thanks jo i had a shake this morning used a handheld whisker to mix it was nice as went thick. But i fell asleep with fynn at luch time so missed lunch all together. Had cous cous and homemade veg chilli for tea. Was very yummy. Need to up my water intake as thats lacking and havent had diet...

Hi cas, puppy is hard work like ha ing a newborn who likes to bite lol. Well today is my first sf day so far so good.not feeling hungry just gotta keep distracted this evening may even decorate lol. Report later on the outcome. Sarah xx

Hi cas how you doing over weekend? Are the kids finding the heat ok? Sarah xx

Hope the op went well and you have a good recovery. It will defo improve your self esteem and you've worked hard to get where u are so deserve it. Sarah xx

Went to boots today and got some slim fast strawberry. Gitta get some skimmed milk and shaker tomo then can have them as new start on sat. Gonna get some belvita.bisciits too. Funny thing is i dont listen.to.hunger i can somehow ignore it. Im a boredem indisisive eater so im trying to focus...

Hi cas ah its good you.found your mojo again. Ive gotta kick mine into gear. 2013 hasnt started off the best for us hey but thetes still half a year left for usto make an impression on it lol. Where you going in august? We were looking at the sun holiday but it clashes with hubby taking...

Aw wow that must be hell off a boost that the trainer has said that. Im starting bacj weights soon i love the feeling of muscle burn. Can you do any exercise after your op? Sarah xx

Hey jo i know what you mean 1 day rolls into next and you end up being really peed off at yourself. Hopefully i can buy myself some sf on friday as i dont spend money on myself and i neef this to keep me focusrd. You do so well with your gym. Just think of the lovely holiday youll be...

Hi everyone thanks for asking about me beth its been a mad week. Only a week has gone since manney had to be put to sleep :( but my hubby couldnt live with the emptiness of house so went out and he got a free puppy from a sheep farm. Paige named him ben!! Hes a lovely little dog.only 8 weeks...

Do you record everything? Only then will you be able to see where the pattern is coming from and how to go about changing it. Sarah xx

Hi erin you've found your rythum again. Hope i can too soon need to get this week gone first!. I cant wait to be happy bout going clothes shopping again. I always found next 14 to be more true size than places like topshop and high street stores. I hate the stretch jeans you get in plus sizes...

Happy birthday xxx your the only ones who's understood that i usually get called sarah mum! Lol it was my nickname in uni as went to bristol uni! Lol. Well have a good day today. Sarah xx

Here to say hi and welcome. Your defo a busy lady. All the love in your house and seeing you do so well with your kids must have inspired your daughter to.know.she has your strength. No judging here as we dont know your story. Good luck and here to support you. Sarah xx

Feeling quite sad today so really dont feel like eating. Gonna take the kids paint shopping in a minute to get out of house. Think i might have to give myself some time but ill still be here as i love the friendships on here. Sarah xx

Thanks everyone for your support it really means a lot. Its been a long tiring day, my eyes are all red and puff and im exhausted from explaining the story over and over to friends and family. The house is empty and i keep looking for him but at the same time im relieved that hes finally at...

Thanjs cas, we phoned rspca they said we neef to put him down and not to try rehome him. We tried a dog training centre and they said its my husbands fault fir not training him right!!! Weve tried for 6 years to help him but we cant risk him going for one of our kuds. Im a nervous wreck when hes...

Cas i get dizzy and sick when im really stressed it feels like your dtunk the room spins!! Maybe this could be it. Sarah xx

Yeah he caught her arm didnt pierce the skin but its really bruised. Shes 11 luckly as she was able to run away before he could do anything. Hes 7 now and weve tried to have him trained the vet couldnt even go near him as he was snarling! Weve tried a lot but as he was our baby we forgave it...

Im so numb and emotional right now ... My dog attacked my neice today bit her on the arm for no reason. Hes always been unpredictable and awkward with new people. Hes.attacked.lots of family members but weve always stuck up for him but today jus shows hes willing to attack.children. I cant live...

I bought my addidas cropped off simply be but they are quiet big so id get two sizes to try. But they do lots of sports clithes also. Sarah xx

Thats what im scared off ... Buying a new scale and it being something completeky different to my old ones! Ha. But as you said its spured you now and thats the main thing. Sarah xx

Ah poor thing but im sure you make her life amazing being her mum. Sarah xx

It was very challenging trying keep him close as he was pulling and push the pram. Especially as hes so protective over the kids so if anyone walked close i had to really hold him back and hes huge!!! Lol i should just invest in a sledge with wheels ... Now that would be fun extreme sports husky...

Have a nice warm bath and relax for 5. hope your ok. Sarah xx

Hi jools dont feel down about living it up once in a while your doing fab. Its totm for me also not nice but hey were women lol. Hope your feeling ok though. Sarah xx

Hi cas not sure what to do for his birthday to be honest hope we can go out as a family but will have to see if lee gets time off work!! We've been offered a sun holiday in cornwall at end of september so very tempted by that but will see the full details then decide. Well today has been...

Hi ive been avoiding updating cause ive been eating terrible. Not as bad as before as simply dont have money to buy anything but just eating more than should. It was hubbies.birthday on friday abd he was doing overtime on friday and sat so i made him a cake a bought him 2 beers for when...

Hi cas aw what a cute bunny. Paige asked me the other day xould we trade our dog manney in for a bunny!! Funny the things kids say. Its always worrying with pets you want your kuds to experience the love and responsability of a pet but not the saddness. Weve had manney 7 years so hes getting...

Hi erin you look lovely in all your photos. Im struggling too at the moment but we'll get back on it just gotta keep reminding ourselves why we are doing this. It was my hubbies birthday on friday and i made a cake for him. The kids decorated it in melted chocolate, m&ms, flake and mini...

Have a fab weekend jo ... Your defo on form at the moment will be at goal before you know it. Sarah xx

Wow your both doing amazing wish i was too tbh but im struggling but ill get there eventually xx

Im getting frustrated as i cant seem to get focused. Im falling back inti the trap of not caring about myself. I think its truggered by money! Some weeks we have as little as 20 quid to feed all 4 of us so the kuds food obviously comes first and then i jyst live on what ever else we have...

Hi linz thinking of you today. Sarah xx

Hey jools in comparison to how youve done one week.of a.gain is fine. Its good to let off steam every now abd then to make you ficus again. Hope your having a nice weekend. Sarah xx

Hey jayde aw luv i feel for you its so horrible feeling this way and you feel like your stuck on some roller coaster. I cant imagine how yiu feel with your want for kids but you need to do thus for yourself not something else as it wont stick in your mind otherwise. Just remember you can...

Well done. How are you doin since the loss still on plan? Im struggling at the mo but hoping to pukl through. Sarah xx

Are you using an app for counting cals they help a lot. Welcome anyway and good luck on your journey. Sarah xx

Hi everyone im ok cas i went to aquasize on tue evening but again havent done much in evenings. I have all the good intebtions to then i dont eat until 7 and then im bloody tired. I know what ive gotta do and i just need to kuck myself in the bum. Ive got a cousin meeting in august and...

Ah i know how it feels when oh goes off sick. My hubby went off a few years ago with depression. Its hard on you also trying to keep the family tigether whilst support him. Hope your ok. If you need to chat pm me. Sarah xx

hi as your young you willhave better elasticity in your skin. have you thought about doing weights now as this will help with the toning andalso increase your muscle mass and burn more calories. the doctor maybe able to refer yoy to a gym on the nhs so you can get specific help and a...

good luck for weigh in tomo im sure uve done fab xx

hi gem i made a really long post to u other day and my phone deleted it then i dropped my phone and smashed the screen!!! so havent got around till now to message you. hope your feeling better after all the negative vibes of your family. its good you have your sis and hubby who understand...

Thanks cas and babycakes. lo are 3 & 1. ive got quiet a few exercise dvds built up over years and also a wii fit but i love the gym its just frustrating but i cant complain he works hard and ive gotta be thankful for the life i have. ive woken this morning and decided this week is making...

well done hopefully this time next year i can do the same. you'll smash the next one and then be looking for something even bigger lol. sarah xx

afternoon well sts again this week and its definately down to water intake and lack of exercise. im finding it hard to adjust to fitting in exercisr around my hubbies work schedule. i used to go to gym in evenings but hubby has new job and works shifts so doesnt have many evenings off when he...

hi chips i love reading your diary its such a nice read and not the same old story. well done on the dress but that felt like a lovely nsv. sarah xx

good luck on yout cycle today. hope its breeze where you are so its not too hot. sarah xx

sorry to hear that sending my love to you. xxx

ohhh good luck hope youve got padded shorts xx

wow ducky thats fantastic. ive toyed with the idea of using sf.for breakfast but not a big fan of the taste. are you doing any exercise with it? welcome anyway. sarah xx

happy birthday cas. good luck with wi. have a lovely sunny day. sarah xx

hi everyone i saw someone once giving their toddler coke in a bottle! shocking. so yesterday i drank sugar free orange squash from a water bottle. gotta be strong and do same again the only thing i find is i need toilet a lot!!! lol. hope everyone is doing ok? hey cherius you may find...

id defo agree with tracey maybe up your cals so you can drop them gradually or you'll ve stuck on very low cal towards the end of your weight loss. im on 1500 and its working for me at the mo. sarah xx

lol jo! evening everyone. today has been a very strange day. i feel like i need to move more like i have ants in my pants lol. i have no washing in the house as ive done ot, dried and put it away! cleaned all downstairs changed the beds and put all toys away in kids rooms and sorted out all...

i forgot to update my diary been talking on everyone elses but forgot my own lol. went for a lovely long walk on sat with kids and hubby around our local resevoir but on the way around we realised the path was too small for a buggy so that was a struggle in the end i carried the baby and...

feel like im following youaround the forum lol. yeah i found the woman i asked about it quiet pushy must be part of the job description lol. my hubby was.talking to a pt in the pub other day and he said vi and herbalife are overpriced for what they are cc is the best. but i think asking...

think ill make an effort now to give it up. i drink a lot of sugar free squash but nothing else so i may get my filter jug out and put nice cold water in fridge so i can have something else. with me i think its just.convenience. i have been researching the effects as my hubby was telling me...

i have good days and bad as im an emotional eater but im doin it day by day. ive learnt i will get there but i have to be patient by changing my unholy habits lol. how have u found your first week? are you doin any exercise? sarah xx

ah susie i shouldnt laugh but you painted the scene so well. my mum saud wgen she lived in aus a bird tried attacking her eyes! scary stuff. chips dont let her put you off. we are all behind u and support is what were all here for. she obviously doesnt understand the term support. ive had a...

evening jools im feeling the same. sitting here thinking what can i eat!! crazy cause im not hungry. what exercise are you doing? sarah xx

im good hubby jyst made me a lovely jacket potato and tuna. the only thing im struggling with is diet coke! cant stop drinking the bloody evil stuff. i dont drink tea or coffee so thats my only vice! sarah xx

evening jo foods looking good. i looked at the prices of vi and thought the same. were on a budget so cant justify spending that much on myself i would prefer to save it up to get a few personal training sessions cause i think i need them. ive found an old sw recipe book and may try some...

well done thats a brl first week loss. i jyst commented on ur wemitt post but you beat me here lol. this weather is lovely but i hate having to cover up and sweat like a pig. last year i got upset bout it but this year its goodbye old me hello new me cause i know next year im gonna be wearing...

hey good luck on your journey there are a few of us on the cak counting with about 8 stone to loose all with birthdays in oct all around the 30 mark ... u should come find us. sarah xx

hi chips i hope your feeling better. have you been enjoying the weather in your garden. talking about birds we have two magpies living in one of our trees and they antagonise my dog like crazy. try to steal his fur, hes a husky, poor thing doesnt know where to turn lol. sarah xx

have a lovely holiday erin xx

Defo donna need some exerise motivation I'll say my june target is 800 mins anytbing above is a bonus.

aw wow that cake looks amazing! happy birthday for wednesday. im going to be 30 +2 this year lol but was told i looked 26 today lol. yeah the good young looking genes lol. hope you hace a good birthday week and its not too naughty lol sarah xx

sorry little man pushed button ... hows everyone doin? im trying to get back in the grove doing ok today so far. sarah xx

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hi donna glad to see your back. i would say try to avoid carbs on a fast day as they maje u wanna eat more i had a fab article in a fitness mag which gave same menus ill dig it out fir you abd message you the meals. i found its a working progress and defo will return to it when i lose more...

sorry phone went crazy and said not posted did it again niw you have 2!!! lol

no problem chips dont let it get you down each week your losing weight and are working on making changes which in turn make us healthy but in your time and at your pace. sarah xx

no worries chips. dont be upset just take it wuth a pinch of salt each week you've lost weight and you keep going. you've started the change to make your life easier and by that we are all cheering you on the way. this is a support forum and i think its important sometimes to reiterate that...

im not saying that your opinion isnt valid nor some friendly advice welcomed. as babycakes just said advice and healthy debates are welcomed its just the tone in what you wrote, write are or maybe sugesting was quiet derogatory. im always open to furthering knowledge and changing my ways so will...

getagrip im sorry if i offend you with my response but your post is somewhat preach like and contradictory. you say that you must cut out all refind carbs or you will not drop weight but also say losing 2lb a week is not a weight loss. i disagree regardless of how slow or fast you lose the...

aww thats fab something to look firward to and for a goal also. regardless of your weight on your wedding day you'll still feel like a princess so just do what u can do. not good about the dog but at least they taking money off for you. have a lovely engaged day hehe xxx

ah wow poppy thats amazing. gorgeous ring. are you gonna have a long engagment or start to plsn the big day? congratulations again sounds like uve got a good man there. sarah xx

hi ffb im sure no one will laugh at u cause their gonna be in the same situation. start day 1 today and just remember if you slip up dont give up just start a fresh next day as ling as its one day not one week , month we'll get there eventually. i too cant wait to go clothes shopping and wear...

ah erin i feel for you i had a particularly bad period this month also and sts even though id been excellent but following week had a 6lb loss. im sure youll have a loss after all the hard work with the 30ds. i bet your excited for your holls i get excited for days out think id be...

jools your doing fab. well done on the loss this week and on the overall loss. have you noticed a change in your body yet? sarah xx

hey i have 7-8 stone to loose also and im 32 in october. i always said i spent most of my 20s overweight and unhappy i wouldnt my 30s better late than never. id like to loose about half by my birthday.just so i can be happy about celebrating it. were all here to buddy with you and offer...

thanks jools it was a pretty bad off day but i was back on it yesterday. but the damage was done sts this week but its ok 100% this week and concentrate on the exercise as all the illnesses have now passed. Lo back in school this week so gonna go for walks in the afternoon with baby boy...

hi everyone ive been on here for last couple of days but havent felt up to writing in diary. last 2 days have been bad thought id conquered the emotional eating but yesterday and today the stress jus took over but its done now so just gotta get my mo jo back and back too it. hopefully i eont...

i though the same thing super groovy i have googled it and its activity days out like high tree climbing lol xx

morning everyone had a bit of a rubbish day yesterday felt like i had a hangover even though i havent drunk in months. dizzy spells, dodgy stomach and zero energy resulted in me craving crisps and greasy food. as we have no money i couldnt get tskeaway anyway so had oven chips and a grilled...

oh god hope u found them ok! did u enjoy ur holls? hopefully u didnt get caught in the rain we had yesterday!!

i thought the same thing chips .... poppy and wfsj where are you????

thanks jools ill have a bette look into it and prob get one xx

well done on loss thats fab ... esp for totm xx

morning i decided to have an off day yesterday as needed bread cause i still didnt feel brill but ended in coming at my right cals so must be making better choices! yeahh me lol. so today gonna take the kids up to my mums so they can play in their shell pool and sand. then picj hubby up...

welcome back donna good to see you havent gained. i started to do 5:2 and found it fine i lost 2lb in my first week but i found i didnt control my cals that much on normal days so gave up. but if you control it you'll be fine. i decided i would use it when i got further down towards my goal...

hello everyone 6lb off for me this week so thats 10lb in total. want to aim for my 1stone mile stone so another 4lb to go. have a good weekend everyone sarah xx

morning everyone babycakes i hope u found ur stock. but can i just ask how do u lose 600 of stock?? is it small stuff? im feeling much better today. my kidneys are hurting a bit but ill just drink loads of water today to flush them. ive decided to weigh today as i wanted to change my weigh...

i have a stomach bug sicknesz and diahorea not nice just want to sleep but gotta look after kids!

its crazy this world were bringing our kids into. the government need to grow a backbone and sort this terrorist extremist behaviour before more bad things happen. dont think id wanna.cook either. hope your ok. sarah xx

god gawd jo thats hell of a difference bet that makes you feel fab. sarah xx

i have turned off predictive texts as i type and dont read and just read that and it said 'asia falls apart' nearly wet myself laughing. well today has been another good day. and ill make a really big confession here. the last two weeks ive been really trying to calorie count and have...

thats still a good loss. well done. that woukd be fab if you could get some info. thanks Jo. Sarah xx

once i wrote it i thought ive spelt it wrong it mayer!!! i thought i wonder if people will think ive got some twisted fantasy on relaxing political speeches lol. think id better dye my hair back blonde also lol Sarah xx

yeah i know exactly how you feel. my oh asked me once if i still loved him cause i was pushing him away all time. ive since tried to tell him all my feelungs but sometimes i dont want to guve him all how i feel as he suffers from depression and i want him to stay strong as Asia fall apart when...

sorry to laugh but the hijaker comment made me giggle. i say id like to take my fat suit off now i want my skinny suit back. good luck with everything skinny vill her we goooooo. Sarah xx

think we all need a tiara moment lol. im lying un bed listening to john mayor. chill out tunes ahhh bliss. Sarah xx

fair do's he is my rock. tells me he loves me daily and he fancies me regardless of size but knows im doing this for me. aww im getting all slushy lol. hes got his faults but the pros outweigh them lol Sarah xx

lol its ohhhh sooo quiet ... shhhh shhhh ( finger to lips kreeping around) lol

its terrible that people judge you on your size. thats what makes me not wanna leave the house i hate the thought of people judging me. lindopski if she choose the other guy she aint worth it. you'll find your princess dont worry. mind u one friend said to me once your just as pretty as the...

good on you for sticking with cals when stressed. my hubby lost his job in Feb last 4 weeks he started a new one and we had bugger all help from gov. its stupid they help those not willing to put back in system and penalise those who wanna do something with their lives. i cant wait till kids...

hello ladies how you all doin today? very quiet on here today xx

ahhh hope you enjoy your time together. chicken tikka kebabs are nice you marinade the chicken in low fat youghurt and tikka spice and grill them .... nomnom. think i may make them next week.:-) enjoy your time tigether. Sarah xx

evening everyone. lindopski my scale aint so good on one side of room.it says one thing and on tge other another reading!!! lol i take the average reading as the right one. are you just gonna keep going till it gives you a reading or weigh elsewhere ? well today was unplanned but kept...

ohhhh excited for you. ive tried getting samples of the shakes but cant seem to find anyone in Wales on north of England lol. have thought about maybe looking intimately doing it myself but with 2 young kids it would be demanding lol. but hey isnt all jobs and kids lol. loving your...

morning everyone defo will be skinny minnies soon gem just gotta stay motivatwd and move forward. well was under cals yesterday. going ti aquasize tnite so gotta plan what other exercise to do this week as hubby doin evenings in work which means cant go to gym!!! going to have chicken...

well done jayde fab loss xx

hello ladies and to devlass diary. hope your all doing well. babycakes Im in swansea so not far from pembroke. are you goin to go to folly farm as there is also a place called hetherton which does actuvities for older kids so Dont get bored. my kids loved folly farm but they are 1 & 3 si...

omg cant believe what Im reading. the school is terrible its nite like an employment where yoy have to have back to work interviews and investigations its school kids get ill on unpridictable days. Im sure life is easy to them with their procedures but Dont they think about judgemental...

hey gem food looking good today. jacket potato and tuna is defo a feel good food. Sarah xx

thanks ladies what would i do without your support!! lol

have u thought about trying a thermogenic tablet. bodybuilders use them to cut fat of their bodies ready for competition etc. i tried it but as i Dont and never have had caffine they raised my bp.and made me dizzy! peed me off big style. look them up on Google for best one. Sarah xx

thanks for the advice getagrip. well done on your loss. im just frustrated that the scales not moving. i am concious of the carbon situation and try not to have much carbon wise. i have made sybstiutes instead of rice, pasta bread etc. but i Dont eat much meat so am using quorn at mo. so...

well done spud forgot to say lol Sarah xx

sts for me so frustrated!!! does anyone notice a sts or gain when its totm as been spot on all week xx