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Thanks Nemesis, and welcome Fattack, good luck with your weight loss, what day will you be weighing in?

I have recently dabbled with Slimming World, twice in fact, and not been successful (I do think its me rather than the diet). I previously lost 3.5 stones with ww on the old planbut had to stop as a result of cardiac problems (not resulting from the diet I must add) and gained 2 stone back...

Thanks, normally I'd like to make my own but its very low down my list of priorities at the mo unfortunately as my life is chaos.... and thats what I meant by syn free sorry, one that could count as HEXb ta anyway

Just wondered if anyone has any ideas for me? Ta in advance x

Thanks again for all your kind words, I am overwhelmed by how supportive every one has been xxx

Thanks you so much for your kind replies xx

Hello, sorry I've been AWOL, had a bit of a gain so need to restart. Would it be possible to change my goal please? To something more manageable I'd like to go for 7.5 lbs so thats 0 lbs lost 7.5 lbs to go Thanks x

*slopes back with tail between legs* Sorry I went AWOL ladies, I need a slap on the wrist and a massive kick up the backside. I have gained a massive 4 lbs in the last 3 weeks and need to get back in control

I ave had a really rubbish couple of weeks and as a result I haven't been following the diet at all. I gained 3lbs, then lost half, and this week have gained 1lb :break_diet: I kept telling myself that there was no point coming back on here as it wouldn't help but i have MADE myself be honest...

Well done MissBeee :D And Emmey and Ruth too x

Hope you a nice meal out hon :)

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That's exactly why I decided to pick monday as my WI day as weekends are my downfall :o

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I had that t'other day and really enjoyed it, dressing came separately in mine anyway :) Glad you had a good time x

Fx the weight loss will help you get that big fat positive before you get to that stage hon!!

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I've got a really cluttered house if you are interested....? Very clean just full of junk! :8855: I'd love to do my garden justice, when we bought our house 2 years ago the garden was stunning and really well cared for but unfortunately I'm so un-green fingered, all I bring myself to do is...

Thanks honey, I am ok really just family issues and feeling a bit down about things (especially my inability to get pregnant :( ) How are you? x

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Buckets of good luck sarah!! I too am losing weight to TTC (as you can see by my tickers hehe) and have a similar amount to lose to you, perhaps you'd like to be diet buddies for a bit of added motivation? Fingers crossed for you for the weight loss and sending lots of baby dust for the TTC...

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How are we all ladies? Sorry I haven't been about too much lots going on at home that I'm struggling with. I weighed in a day early this week and have lost 3.5 lbs :)

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I'd never thought of being more inventive with my alpen light bars, loads of ideas now!

I've just made up some parsnip soup: scrummy!! One of my fave soup recipes is Red pepper and butternut squash soup I don't know where the recipe is from but I have played around with it a little so its not very refined, but does make a yummy syn free soup -1 large BNS (peeled, de-seeded and...

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Weighed in a day early and have lost 3.5 lbs :D really chuffed, I guess those 3 trips to the gym have undone my attempts to sabotge my slimming world plans :)

Weighed in a day early -3.5lbs :D so that's my October target and some I've put those who have reached their target in red so its easier to see (by all means undo it if you don't want it that way guys and girls :) ) :wavey:good luck everyone Addibelle 10lbs (6lbs lost - 4lbs to go)...

I love this! I did this when I was on WW and lost 4 stones. I also have beads I was given for other achievements (such as qualifying and so on) I do need another visual cue I think.... glad I have read this :)

The way I'm going I will probably have gained 14lbs by Christmas *woops* I don't know why I'm struggling to stick to plan this time round, I am usually very disciplined about it

Enjoy your night out GrannieAnnie x

Welcome Katie and Nicki, good luck both of you with your weight loss x

STS for me this week ladies, d'oh! But considering what i have eaten this lastweek i am very pleased with that. More motivation for next week now!

STS this week. Not great but better than the gain i was expecting considering what i have eaten this week!

Having done both and been successful on both (though not to target) I find that I am healthier and my diet is more balanced on SW than WW, and that it is much better for me personally. Goo luck with whatever you choose x Edited to add: I also find SW much much less pushy about buying products...

Urgh, really?! I hope that doesn't go ahead!! I loved studying English Language at A-Level (though I never took it any further) but certainly wouldn't say it is developing for the better! I find it quite frustrating Edited to add: This just says it all, my little sister was taught to spell...

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Thanks loud purple hair, this is only my third WI but following a long line of yoyo diets! I am totally fed up, of myself, of dieting and of my weight ....and although on the whole I find SW fine, I've been struggling this week due to work and personal issues :(

Absolutely Kingleds but I am one of life's stress heads and worry about almost everything! I feel so worried every week about every weigh in, daft I know, and did the entire time I was on WW and the time I was on SW before. I just mean that this week, I fully expect to have gained because I can...

I can feel it!! :break_diet: I have been off plan so totally deserve to gain but am still dreading weighing in tomorrow :( I know its not the end of the world but I find it so demoralising :cry:

That sounds about right!! Maggie, hope your sister has bucked her ideas up x

Or do old ladies smell of cats??? ;) (chicken vs egg.....) Although being a crazy cat lady myself I agree with aesir22!!

I agree that everyone should feel comfortable to come on here and type what they want/how they want without feeling bad about it but I didn't read it as an offensive post. My spelling/grammar is fine 99% of the time, my typing on the other hand.... I also skim read so tend to miss 'mistakes'...

Well done!!! Must feel amazing :)

Apparently one would can't spell :o Ah the politics in theatres is unreal!! Only in our hospital its more the managers/senior staff that cause problems. I am mainly based in anaesthetics and resuscitation (don't have a speciality so will turn my hand to all cases haha) but I do a bit of scrub...

Thanks for the kind words and encouragement ladies, as people are saying at least if I gain at WI (which I expect I will) then I know why and cn move on. Pommette I am an operating departmnt practitioner

Ladies I have to confess! Have been really 'off plan' and feeling really bad about it, I have certainly ruined this week and expect to gain on monday :break_diet: :cry:I have had 2 crazy busy days and haven't stuck to plan at all. I had to work 8 am-8 pm on weds, stay in the hosp over night...

Ladies :break_diet: :cry:I have had 2 awful awful days and haven't stuck to plan, I have most definitely ruined this week :( I had to start work at 8 am on weds until 8 pm, stay in the hosp over night and be on call until 8 am then work 8 am- 6 pm tonight. Started well, sticking to plan...

When did you measure yourself. You will find that you are tallest first thing in the morning as the discs in your spine get flatter during the day (due to gravity/the weight of your body) and 'plump up' over night. I'm just over 5'9 in the morning and just over 5'8 in the evening :rolleyes:

P.S: The link at the bottom was supposed to take you to the page, don't know what happened there?

Edited and quote removed because I just read the thing on copyright in the forum *oops*

He was part of a cruelty case, he had been locked in a shed since he was a pup (so 8 years in total) and never let out :( he chewed his own right hind leg off so the rspca 'tidied up' what was left so amputated it to a short stump. He's also blind in his right eye as he had some sort of injury...

It is very sad, but you handled it kindly and respectfully which is all you could have done hon x

Awh, they're all really cute x

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Week 2 weigh in..... lost 2.5 lbs! so 8.5 lbs total :D All the damage limitation I employed paid off hehe

Week 2: 2.5 lbs lost (8.5 lbs total) :)

2nd weigh in this A.M.... -2.5lbs :) Can't complain! Total loss so far of 8.5 lbs

Welcome to the site Sazy x

Wahey! well done Erin :D

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Same here (although am doing a late rather than early) so might have to have my own section; 'scrubs' ;)

Welcome and good luck x

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Nope, had a jacket potato for dinner TPBM shares their house with a creature that isn't a human

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I've not been following the plan properly this week so am dreading tomorrow... good luck to those weighing in tomorrow though x

No worries hon :bunnydance: I only do online because I work horible shifts and do lots of oncalls for work and couldn't find a convenient class. I like the encouragement of going to a group though so would find it hard with out the support of all the lovely guys/girls on here. There are often...

Hehehe!! :8855: I'm only into week 2 (2nd weigh in tomorrow) som my total loss so far is 6lbs (is that what you were after?)

Hi sarah, welcome :) Well done all for the little victories!

Hi Erin :) My name's Katy and I'm on week 2 of SW (not my first weight loss attempt either- lost 4 stone with ww but put 2 stone back on) but have a fair bit more to lose than you. I hope you find the diet as do-able as I do, its certainly a lot healthier than a lot of other diets (i.e. WW, in...

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Not at the moment The person below me is using a laptop to write this....

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Woohoo! Fantastic news Becky :)

I'm pretty Sh!t at this diary lark *oops* 2 bad days this week (arranged prior to SW) :( hope it hasn't undone my good loss from the 1st week (-6 lbs btw!!)

Its loverly!! Makes great soup too x

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Good for you meow :) well done As for exercise... when you find the answer tell me please?! I am on my feet all day at work and ma physically and mentally shattered at the end of the day, the last thing I want to do when I get in is exercise :o

I'll go in for 14lbs too if that's ok? Good luck all :) xx

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Nope, done an hour of zumba on the wii and the my DH got me to do some weights so shattered and sweating! The person below me has plans tonight which are thoroughly diet busting!

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My brother is coming for tea tonight and i want it to be special for him because he is going through a tough time; M is older than me but has a learning disability and suffers from depression, long story -please bear with me- he lives with my mum (who also suffers mental health probs) who isn't...

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Well done hon! I managed to resist my hubby's offer of maccy d's tonight so quite chuffed with myself too :)

Woohooo! Go you :D

White long sleeved t-shirt under a grey woolly dress (with a fair isle pattern over the bust) and black leggings and thick socks...brrrr

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Is that your cat in your signature? Very cute!

So I walked Buddy this morning, on the way back as we were walking down the road (Buddy being carried because he is attempting to eat very scrap of food left on the road on the way -often successfully- including marshmallows ) I see Basil and Marmaduke dashing around a small 'construction...

Well done you!!!! :D

*hands up* I have just had a yummy Jacket spud (HExB) with tuna and cheese (HExA) nd am now enjoying an options white choc, hot choc (2 syns according to my book) yummy

Thanks sweet pink, well done on your fantastic weight loss!

My next mini goals: -1 lbs= half a stone off -14 lbs= into the 16's -21 lbs to club 10

Well done you :) give the choice *usually* I'd much prefer something fresh healthy and colourful- I know it sounds daft but fresh veg, fruit etc looks much more attractive to me than beige chips, beige batter etc. Having said that, I work very long shifts and DH doesn't cook and its the...

Well done for biting the bullet hon, good luck!!

Same here :o Sylver hope you are feeling less stressed and more in control now I like to have a nice bubbly bath and curl up in bed with a book. Also, have you considered relaxation techniques; deep breathing, visualisation etc? People scoff but I find them very useful, originally used them...

Hehe really? That stuff gives me a headache.. hate the smell! Pilates/yoga and belly dancing (believe it or not) are all good for toning up :) (unless you're like me and crap at exercising :o )

Good luck for monday ILoveCake. How far to go until you break that stone barrier?

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Thanks lovelies :) xx

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Haha. I've got 3, one of which is a big back piece TPBM hates exercise

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Wahey lucky you! I have to say I don't fancy one myself, being an odd sort I like to have the actual book, nothing like reading a 'real' book

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Thanks :D I am definitely more of a cat person, but conceded to having a dog for my DH.... but guess who feeds, cleans, walks and scoops...? *rolls eyes*

Thanks for replying, I sometimes feel like a very little fish on such a big forum! I am cross with myself for not sticking to it :( Nice to know I'm not alone though

:break_diet: Been really off plan today and feeling really guilty for it :( It would be such a shame to put weight back on following a good first loss (6 lbs!!):rolleyes: I'm going to confess to what I have eaten today :o as I have had a lovely day with a lovely friend but it has...

I need a slap on the wrist today :( I have not been following the plan properly. Have had a lovely day with a good friend but have eaten more than I should! I do intend to do some zumba once DH has gone to bed though. Feel really bad for being so naughty :,(

Oh, and good luck for your tough week ahead spanx!

Sorry I didn't explain myself well :o What I meant was the last time I lost lots of weight (with WW) I had a 'cheat night' every week after weigh in, rather than it be a reward. My reward is for every lb I lose my hubby is putting £1 in a jar so I can buy something special when I get to target :)

6 lbs off for me this morning!! So already achieved my 4 lbs for October so have pushed it up to 10 lbs, good luck all :) AgingRockChick 7lb (0lb lost - 7lb to go) Bexyboo 6lb (0lb lost - 6lb to go) Broadsbean 14lb (0lb lost - 14lb to go) BuzzyBee 12lbs (0lb lost - 12lbs to go) Cai 6lbs (0 lost...

Hello ladies :) My first weigh in this morning (SW on line told me it was today, I was expecting to do it tomorrow- looks like I'm a monday weigher!) I lost 6 lbs!!!!

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Hehe thanks ladies, well, SW online was telling me to weigh in today (so I guess I'll be a monday weigher).... I lost 6 lbs!!!! :D:eek: I also went to a belly dancing class which was hard work but really good fun. I did however be very naughty and have a takeaway for dinner (and I mean very...

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Congrats on the 60 lbs by the way! that's an amazing achievement

Thanks so much :D pleased to have a 'home' now ;)

She is stunning! The only tip I'd have is to introduce the pom's scent to her first (i.e take her sleeping blanket and let your husky sniff it). Good luck x

Can just about see him :) cute! Lurchers are lovely animals :D glad he has settled in so well x

Has your little lady joined you yet? Looking forward to seeing how you are getting on x

Ladies (and gents?) I would love to join you if you will have me? I've been floating around the board feeling a bit lost as I am so new :( Would love to share in the motivation and support if that's ok? I need to lose over 5 Stone in total, and have my first WI on tuesday (eek!). If you...

Ah how disappointing :( shall I keep my eyes peeled or is it not likely?

Hehe ladies you made me chuckle! I'm just happy so long as mine stick out further than my podgy belly

You poor thing!! Hope you are feeling better hon! :bighug:

Evening lovely ladies, any chance of me joining? I have tried to read through the thread to look for the criteria to join but at 30 pages I got lost. Would love the motivation though as I have over 5 stone to lose and you seem like a lovely chatty bunch, no worries if 'tis a problem and buckets...

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Mine don't seem to change size but feel more 'empty' if that makes sense? I lose from around the back though x

At 17 st 6 I am a size 18 on top and 20 on the bottom, but do have clothes that range from a 14 to a 22 that all fit

Hope you don't mind me joining in? I've eased myself in with a fairly pathetic 4lbs as its my first challenge :o Good luck lovelies!!! AgingRockChick 7lb (0lb lost - 7lb to go) Bexyboo 6lb (0lb lost - 6lb to go) Broadsbean 14lb (0lb lost - 14lb to go) BuzzyBee 12lbs (0lb lost - 12lbs to go)...

Usually 1st weekend in december, but now I work the 1st weekend of every month so it will be the following weekend

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'Special' mince for us (with salad for me and pasta for hubby)-special mince is mince with whatever veg needs using up from the fridge, chopped up and mixed in, with chopped tomatoes

Nope, really far away from the beach :( TPBM has pets..

Thanks Val for your kind words I have to apologise for the lack of diary entries but work has just been crazy busy and thursday and friday I ended up staying hours late. Fortunately although the diary may have fallen by the wayside, the diet hasn't (also bought Zumba for my wii which is a hard...

Thanks :) I know I am biased but they are all little sweethearts and such funny characters! Fearne is a bit of a diva lardylady

28/09/2011 Day 2 Breakfast: Banana and toffee mullerlight Lunch: Salad leaves, carrots and beetroot with cheddar (HEA), Walkers Sunbites (6 syns) and passionfruit muller light (1/2 syn) Tea: Stir fried chicken and veg Snacks: Alpen light bar (HEB) and 5 thorntons...

I know they were free on green days, can anyone tell me the syn values for them on red days? Ta in advance x

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I have to say I gave up on SW the first time round because even though I think the diet is great, the consultant was awful! She was really jumped up and snobby, and the IT part wasn't constructive, more like ritual humiliation for those who gained (often quite a large proportion of the group)...

I'd like to have lost a stone by Christmas (well see eh?) :)

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Thanks Cai :) And purple, sorry to hear that, hope it happens for you really soon, maybe we can motivate each other :) xx

Thanks for the reply, good luck to you too, have you been ttc long? x

I have to say there is something about him :o We're going to see his live stand up in November Jimmy Carr is quite fanciable up close too :o

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27/09/11 Day 1!! Breakfast: Apple and Alpen light bar (HEB) Lunch: Heinz tinned spag bol (I know, I know... but hadn't done my groceries)-8 syns. & toffee muller light Tea: Grilled Salmon with broccoli and carrots. & toffee muller light Snacks: Hard boiled egg Alpen light bar...

Grilled salmon and veg, was quite nice actually :)

About 3 months now, he's settled in really well :) Not long to go for you now!! Are you all prepared?

Hi and welcome! Congrats on your weight loss!! Hope you can find the help you need to maintain on here :D

Good luck honey :) I'm doing it online and my official 'first day' is tomorrow too, let us know how you get on :)

Hehe, hands off mrs! :p ;)

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Hi Cherry, Thanks :) I see you joined on the same day as me... what diet are you doing? Fingers crossed the weight comes off quickly for you :)

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Just seen Warrior (on Saturday) very good film AND Tom Hardy is rather tasty!

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Nope useless in the garden TPBM is a sore loser...

:o Owen Wilson... yum! (The broken nose sort of does it for me- weird I know)

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Thanks for the speedy reply :) I'm really un-coordinated and, well, fat! So get really embarrassed about doing this stuff (even on my own in my house with the curtains drawn- silly I know) Not sure whether to go for the wii game or the dvd though... hmmmm

Hi all :) I have every good intention of maintaining this diary and making entries every day (someone please slap my wrist if I don't!) I am a serial yo-yo dieter and really want to banish the bulge permanently! My main reason for wanting to lose weight is that I am ttc my first child and...

Thanks again!

Some of these dinner ideas sound scrummy! Will be revisiting for ideas for sure! Still haven't decided what we are having...

Thanks again lovelies, such a warm welcome :love: I would love to! But can't work out how :(

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That's great news, well done you for giving a forever home to such a deserving pooch :) We adopted a little Jack Russell Terrier who we have called Buddy who had been treated appallingly and I am so glad we did! He is a little star :D- Buddy was locked in a shed for 8 years, and fed very very...

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I'm finding it very readable so far but not amazing. I love that rare moment where you find a book that really influences/inspires you

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How are you getting on with it? Would love to know as I am considering buying this myself :)

Fantastic! What an inspiration! :)

Fab pics! Well done you :D

Hi ladies and gents mind if I join in? I find weighing myself after the weekend discourages me from pigging out over the weekend

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Thanks lovelies for your replies, I kept talking myself out of joining online but have taken the plunge finally (I really NEED to do something permanent about shrinking myself!). I did wonder about the cost too, it seems very pricey for what you get (although way more convenient- no more 'I...

Awh, I'm sure your stuff is fab! Hope you pluck up the courage and give it a go :) I've got some bits on the go too that I should really get finished (oh, to have more hours in the day!)

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Awh! Cuties :)

Thanks for replying, yes I am very much concerned with maintaining a healthy balance diet, I will be doing slimming world x

Me me me! I love knitting too :) Wish I had more time for it but work is crazy busy at the mo so it hs taken a back seat :(

I love cherry cake and have a lovely recipe in A World of Cake (by Krystina Castella) which always works for me :) I love baking too, and cake decorating but find it so much more satisfying to watch other people eat my cakes :)

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Thanks for your replies :) And Judith that's very kind of you thanks :D same goes to you! Hopefully we can motivate each other! Katy (and Buddy the not so wonder dog ;) )

Thanks, I've been doing slimming world (well, just re-started :break_diet:) Good luck with your weight loss!

Hi I'm Katy and I am a serial yo-you dieter :o Lost 3.5 stones with WW then stopped after advice from a dr and gained 2.5 stones back on:cry:I then joined SW, loved the diet but hated the 'leader' and her methods and attitude so stopped going (poor excuse I know) and have decided I need to do...

My OH is very under weight so I way quite a lot more than him despite being shorter!

My main reasons for wanting to shift all this weight is my health, but also because I am trying to conceive my first baby and have been for over a year :( I had a miscarriage in January and am scared that my weight may have cause it ;(

I work in operating theatres (anaesthetics and critical care) so am constantly running around and lifting and shifting- I'd love to get a pedometer to see how many steps I do in a day! And of course no food is allowed into theatres so I can't pick all day. *However* I then get home and am so...

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Hope you don't mind me joining in? I've just finished re-reading Life of Pi, which I would always recommend :D And picked up 'Eat, Pray, Love'

Love looking at other peoples pet photo's so thought I'd share mine :) Basil Fearne Max and Marmaduke and last but not least Buddy my 3 legged Jack Russell Terrier

Hi, I'm new to the forum, I did 'lurk' a little a year or two ago but have plucked up the courage to join :) Wish I had something exciting/interesting to tell you all (sorry!) I have A LOT of weight to lose, in the long run I want to get to a healthy bmi, but in the mean time want to reach a...