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  1. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    After a week of mixing it up with FF, EE, Red and a Green day too.... I lost 1.5lb. I know on any other week 1.5lb is a great loss, but considering I gained last week (which usually allows for a great loss after) and really dug in and done well this week....I'm disappointed. But...
  2. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Hi and welcome Pink Mummy... we demand pics of the bridesmaid dress lol Aww Harley your littleman is a dote!
  3. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Sorry I was MIA yesterday! Had a busy day shopping for a dress for my daughter to wear after her Confirmation. We finally settled on a lovely peach colored one from Oasis...88 euro!!! And I got a new coat from John Rocha....omg...147 euro! Absolutely broke now, but at least I'll be warm and...
  4. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    p.s. I have to admit, I'm feeling much slimmer this week... my stomach seems to have gotten a lot flatter, at least the upper part. I don't think anything short of losing another few stone will do anything for the major apron I have going on. Kids...suck the life out of you and ruin your body...
  5. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Mashed potato with veg soup stirred through. Or beans and egg...easy to chew. I'm going to have SW chips, LM sausages, and peas. I know, I know, there's no SF in there, but dayum, I'm dying for them all lol. Drinks tonight with hubby (and his darts team lol) for our anniversary. So...
  6. xMandyDx

    New Group - Ten Month Target, all welcome!

    You're both very welcome Patchwork and Cinders! We can all encourage each other along!
  7. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    No idea haha.
  8. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    EE today!!! Yay! Well done for the determination, Star!
  9. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Okay girls, I'm going to watch a couple of Walking Dead episodes with himself... chat to you in the morning... or alternatively at 12.10am when I'm tied to the couch after being rugby tackled :P
  10. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Oh girls, I can't wait to go to bed. I'm so hungry lol. I've said to hubby that since tomorrow I'm going to do an EE day, he'll have to rugby tackle me to the floor come midnight, while I'm screeching that it's tomorrow already, let me eat!!! FF is done and dusted now until Monday. Tomorrow...
  11. xMandyDx

    I love my consultant!

    I love mine, too! She's a constant support, and never ever makes you feel bad even if you've gained 16lb in December LOL
  12. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    What've you got? Welcome! I'm 30 in July, so I'll be officially kicked out, but sneaking back in haha I don't like 1D either...but my 12 year old girl loves them!
  13. xMandyDx

    Whats the most hurtful thing anyone has said regarding your weight?

    Some people are horrible. Others aren't at all horrible, and those are the people worth befriending. I know a woman who's in her forties, and she's very overweight..who says..."I can't wait to be skinny, so that I can make fun of all the fat b@st@rds". I think Karma's way of dealing with...
  14. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    I'm not going to end up like that. Leaving my family, my friends, my children before I'm 50. No way, josé!! I'm shifting this bulk!
  15. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Star she was only in her late forties. Not old at all. It was a shock, but not really, if you get me? Nobody can stay overweight for that length of time (as long as I've known her!) and not have serious problems. Makes me glad that I've been on SW for all this time, even if I haven't lost...
  16. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    We just heard yesterday, and had it confirmed this evening, that our friend's mother (who was severely over-weight) was found dead yesterday morning...suspected heart attack.
  17. xMandyDx

    What to do...a dog's life...

    I have no idea why they are getting away with this! My dogs are never, EVER out and about without me, and always on leash. I couldn't live with myself if something happened to either of them (I have a husky female and a pomeranian male), and if I felt that I couldn't give them the home...
  18. xMandyDx

    New Group - Ten Month Target, all welcome!

    No worries, Clover... I'm sure we can chat just fine in the regular threads, anyway! :D
  19. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Star! You need a good old kick up the arse for that! I know sometimes it's really hard to stay focused and when you're tired after a long day the easier option seems the best option, but it's not. It's a heart attack in the making. Honestly. You need to be very, very careful now for the...
  20. xMandyDx

    New Group - Ten Month Target, all welcome!

    In the meantime, Princesa, you could join in the other threads here :) There's games threads as well if you fancy a bit of entertainment! The fifty post rule sucks lol
  21. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    That's basically it. But with Green you can have some meat as a B choice, and with Red you can have some potato or beans or something for a B choice. You get two A and B choices, on Green or Red, and don't forget you must use the correct syn values too.
  22. xMandyDx

    Do I really need the 1/3 plate of super free on EE?

    How about cooking them a different way? Boiled carrots and roast carrots aren't even on the same taste wave lol Mash them into your potato, or make up your sauces with them, like a bolognese sauce. You don't even really taste the veg in the likes of those sauces. You could have soup...soup...
  23. xMandyDx

    What to do...a dog's life...

    Okay so a few months ago my friend picked up a stray dog (a husky female), cleaned her up, tried to find owners (apparently the phone number on the chip were previous owners who had given her away to someone else and they had no way to contact them), and in the end had to give her to a shelter...
  24. xMandyDx

    New Group - Ten Month Target, all welcome!

    Lovely! Great to have you Judi! I've now approved your request, so take your time and have a good look around, and then we can get down to the nitty gritty haha
  25. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Can I get the amount of curry powder and chilli powder you put into the marinade, CH? Seems like that might be a nice lunch for a Red day! And I have all of those ingredients in! Muzza, I haven't tasted the peanut hi-fi bars yet. The only ones my C seems to have in group are the rocky road...
  26. xMandyDx

    Consultant deleted me from facebook - i'm still a member?

    I joined SW in Sept. 2011, and I left for a few months during the summer of 2012. My consultant didn't delete me from her FB group. I also befriended the SW FB group page of another town (the Consultant covered for my own once and I thought she was very motivational), and I'm still a part of...
  27. xMandyDx

    Loose Skin Fear..

    The slower you lose, the more time your body has to adjust and "snap back". Apparently. I'm worried about it myself, as by the time I reach target I will have lost 9st. That's half of my starting weight. I done a lot of reading on the subject, and some say loose skin is caused by having a...
  28. xMandyDx

    New Group - Ten Month Target, all welcome!

    Downloaded the app, can't find the group :( But just going to put a link to it here, to see if I can click on it from my phone. http://www.minimins.com/groups/10-month-target.html **Edit.. it says invalid link on my phone. :(
  29. xMandyDx

    New Group - Ten Month Target, all welcome!

    I'm not sure actually... I'll d/l the app and have a fiddle about!
  30. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    C-c-c-cold! Lovely bright day, horrible nasty freezing weather. Didn't have the best sleep last night, as with all the water I'm supposed to drink on FF I was up about 7 times to the bathroom, 4 of those in the first 2 hours!! When my alarm went off this morning I wanted to die haha. Got...
  31. xMandyDx

    Am still here x

    So sorry for your loss. Friends are never easy to find, and true friends are even more well hidden amongst the rocks. My thoughts are with you and your friend's family xxx So glad you've rejoined though, and that you're staying on plan...it's so easy to give in and give up at times like this.
  32. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    I'm aiming for 1.75lb a week until Christmas and I should be celebrating Target with you, Camz!! So I finished my first FF day (I've done it before so it's not my FIRST first lol) and I'm honestly not hungry. I think I've wrapped my head around it better this time and so it's easier. Or else...
  33. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    It's evil and horrible, is what it is haha. It's very strict, and only available through your consultant as it's based on your weight, activity levels and gender. It's whole purpose is to make you really and truly appreciate the amount of free food you're allowed on EE, Green or Red. It's...
  34. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    I seem to have lost the run of my diary in between being sick and being busy...I also lost the run of SW! Gained 3.5lb this week, but that's okay, I forgive myself for being tempted and weak haha. I've decided though that this is not going to happen again. After going through last year's SW...
  35. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Not at all! But you could just join the group we've set up, to keep you on track and post it in the food diary section there lol Well done for getting back on it. xx
  36. xMandyDx

    slimming world myths and facts

    I do have to say here though, that I discussed Smash Pizza with my consultant. I don't eat Smash Pizza as a snack. I don't eat an entire Smash Pizza. I will eat 1/5 of a Smash Pizza (split between myself, hubby and 3 kids), with a small amount of chips and lots of superfree, as a main meal...
  37. xMandyDx

    New Group - Ten Month Target, all welcome!

    Hi guys and gals, Just thought I would let you know that I've recently set up a new group called Ten Month Target for anyone determined to be at target weight by the end of the year. Although, in fairness, if you think it'll take longer to get to target, but are willing to put in 100% days...
  38. xMandyDx

    got a new mission anyone with me

    Stevia? It's from a plant, isn't it? Maybe you could use that instead. I find that I don't use frylight much at all these days, or any type of oil, actually. I poach my eggs, and do my chips in the airfryer with no frylight. I dry-fry mince (and we use a lot of mince in this house lol) and...
  39. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Well done Star! You'll be at Target in absolutely no time if you keep this up! I suppose it really is simple. We are responsible for what we put in our mouths. It's up to us what's more important. A bar of chocolate, or being fit, trim, healthy, sexy, and happier in the long run. No...
  40. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    I've put together a shopping list for some Red meals. I'm going to do Ginger Chicken Wings, Ham and Egg Souffles, Mexican Prawn Stir-fry (this is for hubby, not me, prawns are rank!), Chicken stir-fry, Chicken Korma, and Lamb Tagine. Between them all I'm sure I can complete a couple of Red...
  41. xMandyDx

    Am still here x

    Hope everything works out okay. Sorry you're having a rotten time xx
  42. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    I get 25 a day, which means I can have two of the 5 unit meals and one 8 unit meal, and the rest of the points are spent on WW spread, skimmed milk, an apple and a pear lol Our bodies are treacherous things, Fran, and they don't like losing any insulation so it's really not your fault. And you...
  43. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Hey Camz... hope you enjoyed your naughty treat lol SW lasagne. that's one I haven't actually tried, but seen the recipe, so might try it at some point. SW recipes always take soooo looooong to prep though lol So far FF isn't going too badly. Had my breakfast a few minutes ago after...
  44. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Morning everyone! I stayed in bed a little later today, as I'm doing a FF day, and if I'd been up and about since 7am as usual, I've no doubt I'd be starving by now haha. Hope you're all being 100% even with the sh1tty days you're having lol Stood on my own scales this morning and they're...
  45. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Aww Fran, the poor quails... glad Nate didn't see that! Can you put down a concrete base which extends just out under the fencing area? That way you can be sure no more rodents can dig into it. You can then cover the ground with soil or wood shavings or whatever you need to. Yay congrats on...
  46. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Heading off to WI in five mins! Be back later to update you all on my assured gain lol
  47. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    I will! I just can't wait to get WI out of the way to concentrate on having an amazing week! Next week is going to be epic! Nothing like being unhappy in work. You spend most of your day there, and if you're not happy, it makes it so much harder to go in. I remember years ago starting a...
  48. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Well done on the epic losses girls! But a special well done to you, Star, as I think we all know how easy it is to give in and go off on a feeding frenzy lol Getting off to a great start today. It's WI day, and even though I know I'm looking at a gain, I've had a nice piece of fruit first...
  49. xMandyDx

    Whats the most hurtful thing anyone has said regarding your weight?

    On a night out this past December, we decided to go to a local hotel/nightclub. I'm not the most confident person in that kind of setting. In my own local, where I know the people, and they know me, fine, but with a bunch of strangers, I'm not comfortable. I was stood near the bar, sipping my...
  50. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    If you've got a sore mouth, you'll definitely stay on plan haha j/k.... sorry to hear you're not feeling well hun xx I've added a couple of new topics in the group. If you chat with other people from different threads, and think they could be interested in it, do share it :) Just had my...
  51. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Not a great start to the day for me. I woke up at 5am this morning with the most excrutiating cramps in my stomach. Ended up in the bathroom, vomiting and diarhea...lovely. Went back to bed and did manage to sleep for a while, but cramps are still coming and going. I guess that's from the...
  52. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Excellent, Beci! And Tata, if you change your mind, let me know xx
  53. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Tata the only real target you have to reach to join us, is 100% on plan, apart from pre-specified special occassions. All other times you must find a SW way through lol
  54. xMandyDx

    Has anyone had abuse for loosing weight??!!

    People have us pegged. We fit a certain stereo-type they've given us. We're the over-weight but still fun people. We're the friend you call when you want to look better. We're the person they go out to lunch with when they want to scoff but not do it alone. We're the one they complain to...
  55. xMandyDx

    Whats the most hurtful thing anyone has said regarding your weight?

    You know why we get treated that way? Because we put up with it. If we were to turn around and smack those rude strangers in the face...well, they would be in too much shock to say anything futher, wouldn't they? Not that I'm advocating violence or anything hahaha If my kids say anything...
  56. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    See you have a plan, and you're determined. I sent you an invite x
  57. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Fran! Of course you can be included! It's for anyone who's determined to be at Target by the end of the year. But if you know you'll take longer, while still being 100% apart from special occassions, that's fine! Join up. 9.5lb for January is amazing, anyway :)
  58. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Good stuff, Star, add that challenge to the group challenge area! Gonna check that Excel thing out! Well done, CH!
  59. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Here's the link to the group. I've put 3 separate threads in there. One for food diaries and liquids, one for body magic, and one for challenges. Join me! http://www.minimins.com/groups/10-month-target.html
  60. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Hahaha, I started a group, seperate from the thread, as this thread moves so fast at times that we couldn't honestly keep track of each other's meals and stuff. I'll be right back with the link xx So glad you girls are in this with me, when we're all in it together, we can motivate each other...
  61. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Star, you're joining me. You need it lol
  62. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    I have 44 weeks until Target, and 77lb to lose...1.75lb a week will see me there. Someone join me...I'm talking to myself here...hahaha
  63. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    And just in case I try to fib to you girls, I'm going to list my "off plan days" here and now. My daughter's Confirmation - 15th March My son's birthday - 31st March Hubby's birthday - 10th May My daughter's birthday - 1st June My Mother's birthday - 1st July My own birthday - 9th July My...
  64. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Right THAT'S IT girls!!!!! Honestly, just thinking about how much I've lost, minus the gains, has made me so ANGRY! I am tired of sabotaging myself. I'm tired of constantly feeling as though I'm "missing out" on treats, and then wondering what the hell I wanted it for after I've scoffed it...
  65. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    The Shape lasting satisfaction yogurts with EFP are vegetarian friendly, and syn free. Likewise for the Irish Diet yogurts...
  66. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    I think if we added up all our losses, and ignored the gains... God, I've probably lost 6st or more.
  67. xMandyDx

    Whats the most hurtful thing anyone has said regarding your weight?

    Quite simply, acc, they'e A-holes!
  68. xMandyDx

    Whats the most hurtful thing anyone has said regarding your weight?

    My Grandmother has always been my biggest critic. She constantly picks at me, even now, but I remember when I was a teen, she would see me eating a sandwich and say, "Eating again?" even though it might be the first thing I'd eaten all day. Or, "Every time your elbow bends, your mouth opens."...
  69. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    I've just gotten myself a copy of Paul McKenna's "Easy Weightloss" hypnosis. I just need a little boost, I think, and he could be the boost I need. In fairness, I've been at this since Sept. 2011, and if I had just knuckled down and done it right I'd be at target by now, which upsets me, and...
  70. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Thanks Star. I just have to stop catching colds and flu! I find that I don't lose anyway when I'm ill, so I suppose I got into the "sod it" mindset last night. C'est la vie. I'll put in a really, REALLY good week and lose lots by the time I WI next time! Smash Pizza, mmmm. Yeah I use a...
  71. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Confession time :( I literally ate my weight in naughtiness last night because I felt sorry for myself. I had a Chinese (shredded chilli chicken, chips, curry sauce and boiled rice), and then I had some popcorn, a pack of crisps, a treat size bar, and some chocolate cheesecake. Dammit...
  72. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    I'm sure if you try really hard Beci, you'll shift at least the bulk of that! Although kicking up the exercise may lead to slower losses at first... it's tricky! Fran, poor you! Let your Mum and Dad do the work and you lay down and relax. Tata, I'm dying to redo my living room. I want to...
  73. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Well done, Kingsbottom! I'm still trying to work up the courage to give the Shred another go. I tried it at about 16st, and it absolutely destroyed me. I tried it about 15st and it STILL destroyed me, to the point where I would lose power in my legs at odd times for about a week afterwards...
  74. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    What a day I've had! Didn't get to sleep until near 5am, as the woman next door was obviously having issues with her sons...fighting, roaring, screaming, furniture moving, babie's wailing, and cursing all night until after 4am! As a result, I only got up at 12.45pm, and had to scurry around as...
  75. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Well I went overboard on the syns tonight. Back on it straight away! Think my stubborn flu is paying me a return visit, as my nose is feeling very snuffly... so looking forward to having a sleep in tomorrow..kids on school holidays and hubby getting up in the morning. Feel very drained...
  76. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    This works at night. Vicks Vapo rub. Put it generously on the heels and soles of your feet, then cover with socks. I don't know why this works, but it definitely does, I've done it myself in the past month. It gives you at least 6 hours of relief. I have had 4 hours' sleep and feel awful...
  77. xMandyDx

    Should I invest in an AirFry

    I have one, which I won in my group's raffle! I love it, love it!! I don't think I have anything in my kitchen that I love more!
  78. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Oh forgot to mention I had to bake 50 things for my daughter's bake sale in school on Monday, so I made 24 stawberry fairy cakes, with strawberry icing (all made from scratch!), chocolate chip cookies and mars bar crispy cake, (also both made from scratch, very proud haha), and DIDN'T EAT ANY OF...
  79. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Sorry I haven't been around much lately! Managed 3.5lb off this week, and planning a Chinese and few vodkas tomorrow night, for Valentine's. Although, come to think of it, I might just order a curry sauce and boiled rice and make my own chips, that way I'm only using syns for the sauce, which...
  80. xMandyDx

    SugarPlum (24st) to TinkerBell (12st)

    Ah but will you be having The Birthday Meal again? haha I have to say I was drowning in my own drool at the pictures of your food! I too went off the beaten track for a long time, managing to just about maintain for a year, but now I'm back in fighting form and ready to shift the rest of the bulk!
  81. xMandyDx

    Sophie's Slimming World and Cinema critiques!

    Hi Tetris, First of all welcome! And second of all, well done on your amazing losses! You must be so thrilled. Unfortunately I don't watch a lot of TV, so I probably won't see the movies you're talking about (I'm not a complete screen-a-phobe, though, I DO watch movies sometimes lol). Your...
  82. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Only nearly? I would have. Cheek. No appreciation, Fran!
  83. xMandyDx

    SugarPlum (24st) to TinkerBell (12st)

    Hey Sugar Plum, I've just read 30 or so pages of your diary, including The Birthday Meal, the Eton Mess Rush, and the Speed Soup Stoppage... Great to see you back after your break. Best of luck for WI!
  84. xMandyDx

    Summer's weight loss journey - one day at a time

    You're doing really well, Summer. Best of luck!
  85. xMandyDx

    3 stone to lose by August 2013

    And I meant to mention, with SW the more you eat, the more you lose, so not eating very much will have the opposite effect that you want. You need to eat more, hun, it seems as though you're eating extremely little.
  86. xMandyDx

    3 stone to lose by August 2013

    Luthien, you sound like you're struggling a bit. Can you give me an example of your food diary and what plan you're on? I'm sure between us we can figure something out, although if you'd just had surgery before WI, I'm sure that contributed to not getting the result you wanted on the scales...
  87. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    All instructions are the very same, just mirrored. So hold the yarn in the exact same way and the hook, in your left hand. But apparently, it's best to learn to crochet using your right hand as if you were right-handed, and it saves on all the confusion. I'm buying the same magazine...
  88. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    I think I only explained it so well because when I was learning it all sounded like a foreign language to me. I need things explained to me in layman's terms lol I learn best by seeing it though, so reading things doesn't always help.
  89. xMandyDx

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Hey Minks... you're doing so fab, you're actually putting me to shame lol
  90. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Jess, if you go into the shop you bought your hook and yarn, they would be more than happy to show you how to get started. The lady that runs my local yarn store does lessons in her store, and they only cost 5 euro per hour, which is the price of a pint of lager lol Tata, why was there a...
  91. xMandyDx

    Everyone has a fat friend... I don't want to be yours! 2013...

    I'm sure you'll have a lovely time tonight. Don't worry about what other people are thinking of you; believe me when I say they're far too engrossed in their own insecurities to worry about yours. They'll be wondering what you think of them, too! Your outfit sounds gorge, and I'd love to see...
  92. xMandyDx

    Texty's Back - Plain and Simple

    I do the Smash Pizza and I absolutely adore it. It's so tasty that the hubby's darts team pay me to make them some every time they play at home. I find the trick with the smash is to cook it well enough beforehand that it doesn't go soggy when you add the purée. I cook mine on one side for...
  93. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Have a good day, Scarlet!
  94. xMandyDx

    Sara's daily diary

    Diary looks great! Food looks amazing. I can never fit that much fruit in lol. Well done on your loss!
  95. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    As the old poem goes, When she was good, she was very, very good, But when she was bad, she was horrid! Hahaha
  96. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    You never know what people will buy! I say spend a few weeks doing up some jewellery and then once a month rent out a stall at a market... if they don't sell, they don't sell, but at least you'll have tried, and doing it once a month gives you plenty of time to get as many as you'd like done...
  97. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    I usually wouldn't either, but I think these tablets I'm taking have an appetite suppressant in them. I was literally stuffed after my dinner and it wasn't even all that big. Stopped taking them all last week, so no definitive results on whether or not they give you an energy boost or help...
  98. xMandyDx

    So, my driving licence is up for renewal...

    Ah I set interim targets. My next one is to get back to where I was before the December gain...13st 13lb! After that it's non-stop to interim target of 12st. Next interim target after that is 10st, and if I'm happy there, I'm calling Target, if not I'll keep going until I reach the higher...
  99. xMandyDx

    My Weighting Room (See what I did there?!)

    Good stuff! I will give you some stern talking to haha Where are you off to on holiday? I find myself literally dreaming of warmer countries lately...it's so cold! Food diary looks lovely! You could try adding a tblsp of lemon juice into your water...and if the water is a bit warm it's...
  100. xMandyDx

    Texty's Back - Plain and Simple

    Just been reading through your diary. I think we've all had the bunged-up feeling before at least once. Last time I had to have an enema haha. Well done on your losses and SOTW!
  101. xMandyDx

    My Weighting Room (See what I did there?!)

    I love how determined you are. You don't need a group unless you need the accountability of having someone else weigh you every week. I need that, so group is for me lol. I've got all my fingers crossed that you don't sabotage yourself this time...any time you feel the need to eat naughty...
  102. xMandyDx

    So, my driving licence is up for renewal...

    Love your diary. You seem very focused, even though you're disappointed with yourself for having put all the weight back on, but hey, lesson learnt, and you won't do that again. Like most of us, this doesn't end at Target, because we all have a horrible relationship with food, and I'm not sure...
  103. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    Yeah I suppose I do eat a lot of the hash haha. Have you tried it? It's yummy. The orders are coming along, although I had to scrap any and all orders last week as I was so sick, but I'm back on them now, trying to play catch up lol My Mam was very grateful. She tried a few times telling...
  104. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    This is my favourite time of evening; the baby has just gone to bed, and I can relax and chill out and do nothing.....if she'll only just stop calling me from her bed haha. My eldest is sick now...I swear it's just a never-ending cycle of sick here lately. What we really need is a good few days...
  105. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Ooooh Fran, go girl with the SE! I hate SE days, but they are handy! And well done for all the dismantling/assembling beds lol, your Dad couldn't do that while you concentrated on dinner? Yay for your new home, Camz! I hope you love it, and are extremely happy there for many years to come xx
  106. xMandyDx

    February Challenge!!

    I'd like to join. I would like to lose 10lb in February. I WI on Tuesdays, so I have 4 WIs this month.
  107. xMandyDx

    Only 1lb!! First week!

    Would you all rather give up and just keep gaining? Honestly, you're losing weight. Fair enough, it's not what you expected, but how long did it take you to put it all on? It's not going anywhere over night, you've got time, you're not in a race. It took me 28 years to put on 18 stone...
  108. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Would you try tea/coffee without sugar or sweetener? I used to drink tea with sugar, and then decided I wanted to cut it out, and nowadays if someone handed me a cuppa with sugar in it I'd vomit haha
  109. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    Yes, yes I know I've been A.W.O.L for the past week...sorry. I've been so sick. I had a flu, chest infection, tonsilitis and a sinus infection. Spent the week not able to do anything, and eating badly, so not surprise to hear that I've had a gain this week - 2lb. It's not a mega gain, but I...
  110. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Fran, my mam isn't much better at all. I got up this morning at 9.30am, spent a little while faffing about online and then got stuck into my housework. I got the living room and kitchen cleaned and hoovered, along with the hall, and then washed all the floors, and cleaned the bathroom and...
  111. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    I've eaten so much today I'm surprised I can move. I had fruit for breakfast, and then another breakfast/early lunch in town, and then had my dinner, followed by two Alpen Light bars, and then I had a mugshot, and then I had more fruit. Starvin' Marvin, today! Heading to bed before I start...
  112. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    I'm far from healthy, but not as bad as I was. My poor mam is very sick now since I passed it along to her, and she can't rest since she's got my uncle with downs and my nanny living with her, as well as my two brothers. You'd think the brothers would get off their arses and help out, but no...
  113. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Good morning girls, Sammy I'm so sorry for your loss. Your dress is amazing and you look fab, and don't worry about the syns. Just stick to it where you can this week, it's going to be a busy week for you. xx Girls, my "on plan" lasted until hubby came home early from his darts last night...
  114. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Hey girls. Way too much for me to catch up on, but just wanted to let you all know I'm feeling much better now. Unfortunately, SW went out the window the past week due to me being so sick and at WI yesterday I gained 2lb, but it's not as bad as it could have been, and I'm back on plan now...
  115. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    I totally am! I cut out treat night, you see. I used to come home after WI and have myself a munch in front of the TV or a fatty meal. But I didn't do that last week, and obviously it's carried forward into this one. Not expecting quite that much off next week, since I'm probably only having...
  116. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Don't worry about what dress size you are. I lost 2.5 stone before I went down a size. Great news! I'm just home from WI and lost 4.5lb!!! Got SOTW too! Yay me! That's 8lb in two weeks of the 16lb I gained. I'm halfway back to where I was.
  117. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Feeling a bit better now thank God. I took a Ponstan earlier, which is an anti-inflammatory as well as a pain killer, and my headache is almost gone. My eyes still hurt, but I managed to get my orders done. Tata, no more hangover days lol Middy, welcome back!
  118. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    So I'm back out of bed for some lunch and a cuppa. I still feel like death warmed up. Perhaps a trip to the doctor is in order. I think I'm going to use 10 syns tonight for a Mars bar...I'm dying for chocolate. Think we all feel like eating chocolate when we're sick. But I'm staying on...
  119. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    We all really need to know how you done this lol
  120. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Morning everyone. Welcome newbies, and the best of luck! Girls, I am so sick. This headache is just not going anywhere, and in fact is getting worse. It hurts to look at bright things (I even had to turn the light down on the laptop screen) and it hurts to move my eyes. The pain is gone...
  121. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    Minks, the hash is kind of like a chilli, only not as spicy. It's mince, potatoes, carrots, onion, chillies, chopped toms, stock, and herbs/spices. I'll root out the recipe later and post it up here x I'm not having the best day. Food wasn't off plan, but wasn't great either. I've not been...
  122. xMandyDx

    Relationship help....:(

    It sounds like his lack of "hearing" is causing a lot of problems. Perhaps you could mention to him that your body clock is ticking and you'd like to discuss starting a family. That will automatically open up the "we can't afford them" can of worms, which then leads you to suggesting he ask...
  123. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Well girls I definitely earned my body magic today. Had to take a walk to my Mam's cos I needed a loan to tide me over until tomorrow. She lives a mile away, and it was lightly snowing, aka, FREEZING! I brought Milo too, who had great fun in his "nan's" haha I actually have a pain in my...
  124. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    I had a lovely time! I had no cash on me, but I did have a 50 euro gift card that my MIL bought me. Planned to keep it for the Confirmation for my own outfit, but thought I'd bring it along today just in case I saw something I had to have. Luckily, there was nothing that said "buy me now, or...
  125. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    The orders are direct to me over the net. I have a fb page set up (Mand-Made Creations) if you'd like to have a little nosey! I'm still not finished my first knitted square...It's just so slow it seems pointless haha Are you on Ravelry? If so, you can add me there, my username is HookyMonster...
  126. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    It's an Irish thing lol SPUDS!!! Today's been a good day. I used all of my syns again today, but you know I remember having my best losses when I did use all my syns. Going off with my best friend tomorrow morning for a bit of girl time. I'm actually going to bring food with me, for once...
  127. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    Methinks someone has been in your stash and is eating in the outbuilding lol Ah I suppose it's an Irish Stew if made by someone who's Irish in England lol I go through a 7.5k bag of potatoes every week, and always run out by Wednesday!
  128. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    Fran, it aint stew unless it's Irish Stew and it aint Irish Stew unless it's made in Ireland hahaha you're just having a casserole :P J/k..how do you make yours? Ah I get the whole trip done in an hour, so it's fine. I don't mind doing it unless it's raining, but it has to be done, Fia has to...
  129. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    I didn't get a chance to update yesterday as I was busy doing up orders for headbands/earwarmers. I love being busy. So yesterday was manic up until lunch time when I got home with the shopping. I kind of went a little mad with the food shop yesterday and ended up spending over 200 euro...
  130. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Haha Jenna what is it about you that makes me wanna sh1te talk? :P Na-night hun x
  131. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Girls, I've started taking these tablets with the funniest name ever. Don't laugh! Bladderwrack hahahahahaha. Yeah well apparently they're good for kicking up your energy levels, helping you sleep at night, helping you go the bathroom (which I'm now having trouble with again...let's restart...
  132. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    The WW wraps are 5 syns each. I like things that are 5 syns lol I also bought in my shopping some of the new Mars bars (10 syns) and Treble Crunch crisps (5 syns) so I might have a little treat later on watching a movie with himself. Think we're going to watch The Frighteners....such a good...
  133. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Heyyyy, I go shopping for the morning and come home to find pages to catch up on! And now I forget most of what I read lol Jess, best way to do it, if you are going cold turkey, is to have your last smoke before bed, and make a fresh start first thing in the morning. Make sure you have plenty...
  134. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Ah girls, I'm wrecked, I knew I wouldn't be able to sleep last night! Busy day ahead, and I'm up to my eyes in orders for St. Patrick's day headbands and hats...might go MIA here and there, but it's just that I'm busy with my orders, not that I'm falling off the wagon again, that will NOT happen!
  135. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Great losses this week! Well done everyone! Well I'm off to bed, up early for school runs x
  136. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    Hahaha Minks, I snorted my tea when I read that! No haha, knitting club is on from 6.30pm til 8pm, and then myself and my new friend usually head to the pub for "one or two" that usually turns into five or six! There was one night I didn't stumble home until 6am! Fran, I'm glad I've bitten...
  137. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    Had a good food day today, despite there being slim-pickings in the house lol. Ended up having poached eggs on toast with flora light for lunch (4 syns) and a big plate of home-made stew and mash for dinner. I'm gonna have that Alpen Light bar in a while with a cuppa. Which will leave me at 7...
  138. xMandyDx

    Help!!!

    Or where you see the option for one or two of something, you could have one of that one, and one of another.
  139. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    I have to say my stew was absolutely delicious.... *lifts nose at tin of Irish Stew in the cupboard, it hasn't a patch on home made!* Fran, try doing a written food diary this week, and see if it helps
  140. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Some really great losses for all this week! And how luck of you Fran to get that lb off! I'm currently curled up by the fire waiting for my stew to cook...it's been on since 3, so the meat will be absolutely mouth watering. Be another 40 mins and then it'll be ready...mmmm. I've started...
  141. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Tata that's amazing! I'm so thrilled for you, and a little jealous lol Jess, yay, I bet you're delighted! Well, I got the tidying done, so now I'm just curled up with a cuppa. Fia's playgroup rang about an hour ago to say she'd had a fall, and they thought it was best if she went home...
  142. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    Sorry I didn't get a chance to update my diary last night, but I was like an extra in a zombie movie, after 4 hours sleep the night before, so I ended up in bed by 8.30pm. So I went to WI yesterday and managed a loss of 3.5lb. Not as much as I usually manage on a restart, but a great loss...
  143. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Girls I had the most epic sleep ever. I gave in at 8.30pm last night thinking it was going to be a disaster and I'd be up at silly-o-clock cos I'd had enough sleep, BUT, I slept through the night, through hubby getting all the kids out to school and right up until 10.23am! This is a monstrous...
  144. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Jess that comment about the slithering around like a worm really made me laugh, I could actually picture you wriggling your way to the shops hahahaha Well girls, WI went well. 3.5lb down, back into the 14's. Next step, back into the 13's, and then I'll be happy out, back where I started...
  145. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    My thoughts exactly! I hope she comes around eventually. Her Xmas present was a countdown, and if she's not going to do it right, I could have bought myself one instead lol
  146. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    Oh I'm still in my group. Trust me, I need it. I left for a few months and only managed to maintain by having a good week/bad week thing going on. If I were to leave again, I'd lose the plot haha. My Mum joined with me last week, but she's having a bit of a hard time getting her head around...
  147. xMandyDx

    Irish Slimmers

    I've actually decided to stay away from crisps and chocolate for a while. I just can't control myself when they're around. This week I've been spending my syns on food, and using my heb for Alpen Light choc orange bars, the only treat I've had. After going off the beaten track in December...
  148. xMandyDx

    How much did YOU gain this chrimbo?

    Totally ashamed to say I gained 16lb. It wasn't just Xmas though. It was the entire month of December, and up to last week. Back on it like white on rice now and determined to get back to where I was, and go from there!
  149. xMandyDx

    Extra Easy Will I need a Dr approval

    Sometimes it takes my consultant a while to get back to me, longest has been around 12 hours, but then again sometimes I've been known to not answer texts for a day or so, and sometimes texts do go astray. Give her one more chance as mentioned, and if she doesn't get back to you, join online or...
  150. xMandyDx

    Irish Slimmers

    Hey there, Kildare girl here. Amy, are you having your syns? If you don't have your syns, the plan won't work...
  151. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Middy, I don't think you stand much chance of catching up..by the time you get through all the posts already here, there will be a hundred more new ones lol I'm going to have Tesco frozen southern fried chicken and SW chips for dinner, with peas...no SF, I'm feeling rebellious haha and I do...
  152. xMandyDx

    The year I will do it!

    It takes 21 days to form a habit, or so they say. By that time, SW will be so ingrained that you'll naturally make better choices even when you think there are none x
  153. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Awwww Fran! What was that woman thinking?! You will most probably have to go through ebay to get your money back, and I would definitely leave some negative feedback too! Grrr. I've gotten lots of stuff through ebay and luckily never came across anything badly packaged.
  154. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    Minks, I can't believe you're nearly at target! Well done, girl! You must be so, so proud of yourself... I know I am very proud of you! Seems like forever ago when we got chatting on here. It's good to see you doing so well, and I'm loving the pics and food in your diary. Slimspiration, for...
  155. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Can't really add anything to what Jess has said about portion sizes. Just stop eating when you're full. It doesn't matter how much food it takes to get you there. It really is all free food. Trust the plan...millions of us can't be wrong x
  156. xMandyDx

    GrannieAnnie`s weight loss diary and mad ramblings!

    Sounds like my Nanny...she insists we're all mumbling too, only I'm cheeky enough to come out and say I'm not mumbling, you're going deaf lol And I wouldn't mind turning into my mother...she's my best friend! Good luck on your journey!
  157. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Just noticed we both have 6st to lose too! hehe
  158. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Hi Allison and welcome in! I'm also 29 with three kids... it's hard sometimes to find something everyone will eat, but most times you can just tweak a recipe to enjoy your usual meals, healthier. You can make your own spag bol sauce, and that's always a fav with kids. You can also make smash...
  159. xMandyDx

    Weight loss buddy anyone??

    You could join a team in the Teams forum. I find that I enjoy joining teams rather than challenges, as challenges only last a month or so, but the teams are there for the long haul. Best of luck with your journey x I've 6st left to lose..
  160. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Ha ha I have a FB page called Mand-Made Creations :) Just finished the tidying up, and have one wash ready for the dryer and another in the machine...by God we sure do know how to create washing in this house! It's been snowing in Ireland too, Jess, and seems every other town has gotten some...
  161. xMandyDx

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Hey Minks! Great to see you doing well. xx
  162. xMandyDx

    Old habits die hard!

    Hey, we all do the scenic route for a while. I took the entirety of last year doing the scenic route, which resulted in me losing 2st in a year, and putting one of those stones back on over Xmas! Frustrating! But now, I'm in the mindset to do it right, and do it well. Good luck!
  163. xMandyDx

    The year I will do it!

    Hi Elsmar, you do sound determined, and I'm sure your BP will sort itself out when you lose a bit. Well done for starting your journey. How are you finding it so far?
  164. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    I usually just run a spring onion through the potatoes... I don't mind not having gravy or anything like that.
  165. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Morning girls! Just about to get into the cleaning (ugh), and laudry (double ugh!). Fran I love your new (old) picture! And Tata, good luck today. Excited and nervous for my WI tomorrow. Hoping for a good chunk of this st. to be be gone. I feel so much slimmer, the bloating has gone down...
  166. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    Thanks for all those lovely suggestions! I will pass along the SW wisdom tomorrow lol Yeah I feel great having all these good food days... SW's a Godsend, isn't it? Can't believe it's only been in the ROI for 2 years!
  167. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    Another great day! I'm a roll, me-thinks! Had my lovely SW grill this morning when I got up after a nice sleep in. My hubby is a great man...a great man...I have to keep reminding myself of that when I see the mess he creates lol I brought puppy out for a walk today too, and got my omellette...
  168. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    Oh they'll be back. I'm a serial depo-user haha. Last time it did take two years for them to come back after 3 injections though. I had to come off it due to a 6-month bleed this time, along with having some laser surgery and endo, they didn't really know what was causing the bleed, but as...
  169. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    One question...what are the suicide girls?
  170. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Feeling a bit weird today for some reason. All light headed. Dunno what's going on with me. And I'm eating like a piggy. Had my SW grill for breakfast, then had an apple and a pear and a mugshot, now waiting on my dinner, home-made burgers with SW chips and veg. Think I may have a lie down...
  171. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Jess, the tat design looks lovely. Where are you planning on getting it? Tramp stamp? lol Your cover pic on FB... is that your tattooed leg? Camz, you should go soak in the bath and try to give the hangover the ole heave-ho! I didn't know you were moving, Tata! Best of luck in your new...
  172. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    It seems like a hard recovery, but I'm sure you'll have lots of help and you'll be back to yourself in no time... and much, much happier "in your skin" as they say :)
  173. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Actually, just thinking about this... you're going to have to sleep standing up! I can only imagine the amount of pain you'll be in after. Will you have a drain inserted for long? I only had keyhole surgery for my appendectomy but it took me two weeks to be able to roll over in bed!
  174. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Guess the humiliation was well worth it! Delighted for you! You'll have to do some swimsuit pics when you're healed up haha. I'd be mortified standing there in my undies too. They could have gotten a female surgeon! Argh!
  175. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Fran you need to get one of those electric carving knives. I'm sure that would go through the meat like butter! And yeah, I think I've just had so many roast dinners over the Xmas and New Year period that I'm fed up of them! Besides, we had pork yesterday. Sometimes the nicest meals are the...
  176. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    I know, it's horrible! I've been all over the place with my cycle due to the depo injection though, so at the moment I'm waiting for them to "return". No sign of it yet, but having the cramps, so hopefully they're not too far behind. I just want to get back into a normal cycle, and then I can...
  177. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Morning/Afternoon. I slept in until 11am this morning and then had to rush over to Aldi to meet my Mum. I brought the puppy with me and my eldest, and my lovely mother bought me my omellette maker and food processor. Can't wait to start mincing haha Hubby had breakfast ready for me when I...
  178. xMandyDx

    ANNOYED

    What's this about? What spam?
  179. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    Well, another very good food day here, and a great water day too! I didn't get my poached eggs on toast, as there were no eggs (d'oh!), but I do have some in now, and am planning on a SW grill for breakfast tomorrow. Nom nom. Didn't get around to walking to puppy either, as I was awake really...
  180. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Jess!! YAYYYY!!!!! I must admit it's just after 2am and I've just torn the house apart looking for my SW mag so I could see your ad haha... I eventually found it under the sofa cushion, after waking both dogs and hubby hahahaha You look FAB! Speaking of dogs, my new puppy is a sex-fiend...
  181. xMandyDx

    Extra Easy Cannot get back into slimming world since Christmas for the life of me Help!!!!

    Christmas 2011 I was in your position. I ate and ate and ate, and put on 6lb of the 2st I had lost. I didn't fully get into the zone again until July, really. Lost another 2st, and then put a stone on this Christmas gone! Rats! But at least I'm back in the zone a lot earlier this year. You...
  182. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Oh I just had a wonderful afternoon nap and when I woke up hubby had dinner ready. Oven baked bacon with herbs along with garlic SW chips and mixed veg. Delish! Guess my walk with the doggy has gone out the window as I don't like to be out and about in the dark up here...it's very country...
  183. xMandyDx

    Do you keep it a secret.....?

    I've never kept it a secret from anyone. This is a fairly small town, and most of us know each other, and to be honest, I'd say I personally know at least 20% of my group since I was a child lol I find that if I have that bit of added pressure, as you said, it keeps me going. My OH is great...
  184. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    Hey Fran, before photos don't serve any purpose for me but to remind me of how awful I really looked. And then I start getting a bit depressed and wanting chocolate lol Besides, you can't starve yourself skinny. Well, you can, but the minute you relax your guard it'll all pile back on and...
  185. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Morning! I am soooo tired. Hubby didn't get in until 3am, and I'm the sort that can never sleep until everyone is home. Today is cleaning day...so will be busy all morning trying to get the house resembling a clean one lol. Seems I have no time to clean with Fia's playgroup and this week has...
  186. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    Another great food day today. The main reason I love using Alpen Light bars as my B choice is that I can have two of them, which feel naughty, but really isn't. I had one with fruit and a cuppa for breakfast, and one with a yogurt and cuppa for a treat tonight...yum. Main meal today was Minced...
  187. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Did someone say Smash Pizza?! I LOVE it! It honestly has become a guilty pleasure of mine. The key is to bake the base for around 30 minutes on one side, until it starts to curl, and then bake the other side for about 10 minutes until it's all crispy, and then top it all off. The puree makes...
  188. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    Feeling very confident today, and in control. Really looking forward to having a couple of Alpen Light bars later on with a cuppa. I did my food shop today and bought LOADS of fruit and veg for the week, so I'm sorted food-wise. I just have to make sure I stay on track and don't lose my...
  189. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Welcome to all the newbies! Tata, yeah the Euro is your basic monopoly money, too much color, not enough worth. Capri gal, well done for sticking to it during all the stress!
  190. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    That's a really good idea, Fran! I think I'll do that haha call it the emergency humaniser kit hahaha Welcome in, Jenstar...you couldn't have joined a better group, everyone here is luvverly!
  191. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Well the eldest is driving me nuts...she's just started having her period in the past few months and if she comes out of the other side of puberty it'll only be because I haven't murdered her lol The middle fella is like a ghost child, I swear. Hardly ever see him, as he's in his room all the...
  192. xMandyDx

    Weight loss (SO FAR)

    Looking absolutely fabuloso! Well done Fran! <3
  193. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Oh. My. God. The cottage pie ready meal? Yeah, I don't think I've ever tasted anything so utterly delicious in my life!!
  194. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Food shop done, thank God, now I have some foooood in the house! Ended up going a little off the beaten track last night as I was starving and there was literally nothing SW friendly in the house. Had noodles and bread, for around 20 syns, but had no other syns all day so only went 5 over...
  195. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Fran, that's exactly what happened. I had put a status up on FB saying how much I missed my phone because of photos on it and hospital appointments that were put into it, but that since it hadn't been handed in someone must have found it and pocketed it. I never said it was stolen, but she...
  196. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Thanks for the welcome back girls... feeling mighty sorry for myself but I know you girls will keep me on track! So, I'll just update you on what's been happening with me and mine. Before Christmas I went into crochet overdrive, making character hats (Angry Birds and Hello Kitty) to make a few...
  197. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Thanks Fran! Sorry to hear Star and Claire are MIA too, but hey they might decide to come back like me. I'm disgusted with myself for putting so much weight back on over the Christmas....but you know what? I'm so determined now this year, this is IT! I can feel it...it's totally my time now...
  198. xMandyDx

    A Mandy Journey - there and NEVER back again!

    Ok so I've come crawling back to SW after putting on over a stone, yes a STONE over the Christmas period. Rats! So I had over 4st gone, and was down to 13st 13lb. Yay! But then Christmas happened and I'm back up to 15st 1lb. Boo, hiss! But hey, I've lost it once, I'll get back there and...
  199. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    *slinks in with tail between legs* Hi girls. Sorry I went MIA... I have no excuse really, apart from falling off the wagon major style. I've put 1st2lb back on, bringing me back up to 15st1lb, which is killing me! But this is day one of the New Year for me, and I'm back on it. Will you...
  200. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Ok, so I gave in and had two biscuits. I had a jaffa cake for 2 syns and a chocolate digestive for 4 syns. If that's the most damage I do today, I'll be happy enough. Feeling worse by the minute. Apparently zinc is supposed to be really good for getting rid of colds and flu, so I'll have to...
  201. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Regarding your St. Bernard being so bouncy, it's never too early to start teaching them social skills. You should practice with her in the evenings when she's tired, and in the mornings when she's full of energy. When she's bouncy, brush her off with the back of your hand and tell her, "away!"...
  202. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Maybe your landlord is just not a fan of cats. And to be honest, if a cat pees somewhere, you have your work cut out getting rid of that smell!
  203. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Hit post before I was ready lol... Disney movies! Love them! My all time fav has to be Beauty and the Beast. I think because I could always identify with Beast LOL, wanting to be loved despite my failings. And that pic of your wedding is absolutely lovely! I don't think I'll ever get...
  204. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Well I rent too, but it's a local housing authority house, so we're given pretty much free reign. I've replaced the kitchen, built walls, and replaced the entire bathroom too... didn't have to ask permission or anything. My dog is a Siberian Husky. They look so gorgeous, but let me tell you...
  205. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Ah all the talk about falling off the wagon. I did it myself last night. Feeling sick and absolutely crappy so I stuffed my greedy face with chocolates and crisps and muffins and biscuits....ugh. Felt totally guilty after, and this morning when I got up, and the urge to eat a chocolate...
  206. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Think I'm going to have a Lemsip and a lay down... feeling ugh again.
  207. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    She's excited but nervous too. She's afraid she's going to mess up. But as I told her, there's been many times I've messed up, but as long as you keep going, hardly anyone notices.
  208. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Audition is on 25th November, in the ExCel, which my cousin living in London tells me is the O2. She's sick at the moment with a cold, cough and sore throat...hope it's gone by next week. My flu is coming back again too. Ugh.
  209. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Yep! Here it is! Cover of Adele's One and Only - 12 year old girl - YouTube
  210. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Forgot to say I cut my hair off!
  211. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Hello! I'm not even going to attempt to catch up on all the posts I've missed, cos I'd be here all day reading lol Sorry I've not been on, but I've been totally run off my feet the past week. Exciting stuff is happening! Tiffany got an audition date for Britain's Got Talent, and I've been...
  212. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    COYBIG!!
  213. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    I do remember getting annoyed with it at the time, cos there was only ever one way to wear it, but my long hair irritates me too!
  214. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    I've had the same cut before...
  215. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Tired! Need a really good nights' sleep. Luckily Fia will be in bed in half an hour so that's a bit of relaxation time. Girls, I'm cutting my hair. It's down at the small of my back right now and I'm getting a graduated bob with the front ending at jaw level.
  216. xMandyDx

    Jenna's Weightloss *Updated 28/9/2013*

    Can't believe I'm only seeing these now! You look absolutely fab! You looked like a stunner before anyway, so now you're just a happier stunner!
  217. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    I honestly think my only regret is that I didn't do this years ago. But then again, I think SW has only become available in the Republic in the past couple of years.
  218. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Whale-shmale... It wasn't too long ago I was the same as you! I started off at 18st remember!
  219. xMandyDx

    +*^*+ November Challenge +*^*+

    I think it was you who said to me yesterday... you might be surprised!
  220. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    I don't think I ever have seen a ten on the scales. Last time I remember weighing myself was when I was about 16 and I was 12 stone then. I've never been slim, or healthy.
  221. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Well done, Ciara!!
  222. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Crisps? Use the 20 cals = 1 syn rule
  223. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Well better sooner than later. You don't want to end up staying longer than you can deal with and saying something you'll regret
  224. xMandyDx

    AM I TOO OLD AT 55

    I have met a lot of women in my group your age, or older, who have all had success with Slimming World. Just give it all you've got and you'll see the results. Well done on the decision to join, by the way! You're never too old to make a new ending to your story!
  225. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Dinner was delish! Have to say that Airfryer makes everything so easy and quick. I've not used the oven since I won it lol As for those two boys... I don't think having a word with their Mother will do anything at all, apart from them thinking you are now a tattle-tale lol. Doesn't sound...
  226. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Jenna, let's be realistic, are you fit enough to climb onto the roof? Fran, I've decided to have SW chips, LM Italian sausages and beans. I'm going to make this a Green day, since I had fruit and toast for breakfast, and a mugshot and fruit for lunch. Scarlett, what can I say? They're...
  227. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    My first two pregnancies were a breeze compared to the last. I got off to a great start with not so much as a dizzy moment, no morning sickness, nothing. But it caught up with me in the end and Karma doled out a dose of SPD... it's no fun when your pelvic bones literally crack off eachother...
  228. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    You'd do better crossing your legs hahaha
  229. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Hahahaha I'm surprised you haven't inhaled it yet !
  230. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Camz, I thought the same when I had the stomach bug a few weeks ago, but actually didn't lose anything lol cos as soon as I started eating (the day before WI, I think) it all just came back!
  231. xMandyDx

    +*^*+ November Challenge +*^*+

    The rules of SE are 2/3 sf, and 1/3 free. Any snacks after that have to by synned at the higher value. So for a mugshot you would use the Red syn value. Then you get 15 syns and two Hex's. I'm sure you'll do just fine hun. Glad you're more or less happy where you are. It's a struggle...
  232. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Clare, well done, it's not easy to get ahead in work, especially when you're a temp. There may be a job offer, if things keep going the way they are!! Jess, what a lovely day you're having! Happy birthday, hun and I hope the spoiling goes on and on. Must be wonderful to celebrate your...
  233. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Ouch, hate that! I got new doors put in downstairs a couple of years ago, and to this day I still catch myself on the handles. They're much higher and more "scroll-like" than the plain ones I had, and I forget about them, and usually end up banging my arms or side off them. You'd think I'd...
  234. xMandyDx

    +*^*+ November Challenge +*^*+

    lol I made sure to aim a cough (uncovered of course) in her direction as I was leaving hahaha Donna, maybe your body is too happy at the weight it is. Some people have had to call target due to just not being able to get to their original idea of target. I think you're in for a lot of hard...
  235. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Morning all! I did actually go to bed at 10pm like I'd planned, but was back up at 5am, coughing up a lung. Couldn't go back to sleep, or even lay down until almost 6am, so my plans to get up at 7.30am went out the window. Got up at 9.30am instead, had breakfast and am now working my way...
  236. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Right, Dangermouse, Grilled Breast of Fran, The Flash, The Martyr, Yoe-Hannn, and Johnny... it's time for bed! The HookyMonster has left the building <3
  237. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Oh it ISSSSSS!!!!! Slaaaaaaaag!
  238. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Hahaha I'm Irish, and an Irish passtime is to give a good sl4gging. And sure if you can't sl4g yourself, you may as well not sl4g at all lol. Sorry for the 4's.. not sure if the word slag is allowed :P
  239. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    My nickname on Ravelry (crochet and knitting site) is HookyMonster lol
  240. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    That's Captain Hook to you lol
  241. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Now you girls have to think of one for me lol
  242. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    LOL
  243. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    There you go Johnny... Silver lining to every, er.... toilet bowl?
  244. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Scarlett...Johan.... Scarlet Johanson lol But it has to be said (even in the mind) with that accent.... Yoe-Hannn
  245. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    You're not Lavagirl anymore.. you're Johnny Cash hahaha
  246. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Who am I missing?
  247. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Jess, I'm going to call you Danger Mouse for now, for your love of cheesecake and the lengths to which I think you'll go to get another "mini" one lol
  248. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Was it Clare, who's skirt fell off? The Flash hahahaha
  249. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    But that has to be pronounced properly.... Yoe-Hannn lol
  250. xMandyDx

    20 somethings

    Scarlett, I'm going to call you Johan for obvious reasons lol... until such a time as you do something embarrassing and I can change it
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