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Just a very quick one, OH is on holibobs this week, which don't half eat into my time on here lol!! Plus I've had two parents evenings this week, only just got home really and am soooooo hungry, again no proper food all day (apart from brekkie but that was at 7 am!!), school does provide food on...

Oh. My. God. What happened to this weekend?? I struggled sooo much to get up this morning, it already feels like this term is endless, and this is only our second week back lol!! Yes, you've worked it out, I ended up drinking ALL weekend, *hanging my head in shame* the lunch out just sent me...

Haha, I'm exactly the same, I just can't sit there and listen to it, so, like you I start playing games and amuse myself by arguing points for the sake of it, asking silly questions or even blatantly challenge the stupid views, which I know will cause uproar but I can't help myself!! Today was a...

Getting ready to meet MIL for lunch. Stomach is already churning with nerves, as I just don't know how it's going to go - will it me me under fire, or will it be immigrants, tax dodgers or just everyone in general? It's enough to drive you to drink, and I seriously am considering getting...

Ha, no guarantee there, I've got a memory like a sieve!! :). Xx

Very happy to report that the day got better lol! :) Was not looking forward to my year 10 class at all, but my new seating plan worked wonders and they were like little angels for me!! Bless them, I do have some really sweet students after all! :) But then.....I came home to find a message...

Not a great start to the day!! Had to get up half an hour early, as my colleague and I agreed to go to school early and do some marking, but guess what, he is now half an hour late so we are not going to get anything done!! I stood outside in the cold for 20 minutes but have given up and gone...

Another day nearer the weekend!! Which is going to be a challenge, what with the meal out with OH and MIL down the harvester on Saturday, and not drinking will be a challenge too lol!! :D Had a pretty full on day, teaching 5 out of 5 lessons and then dealing with constant interruptions when...

Aaaw, thanks!! :). Don't think anyone has ever said I'm an inspiration before, you've made my day!! :D Love the cat as well!! :) xxx

Gearing up for the last episode of Dallas with a nice cup of tea, oh the rock and roll lifestyle I lead!! :D Ended up having plain boiled rice with a small pot of curry sauce from the chippy for my tea. Oh and a little fish cake to go with that! :). Still don't think I went over my syns for...

Right, that's that then, a 2.5 GAIN!! Did I mention I haven't had a drink in TEN WHOLE DAYS lol???!! Oh well, I'm sure there are lots of reasons and I'm sure it can be rectified next week! A least I hope so! Now for some tea, I'm starving!! :) Hope you are all well, xxx

Right, off to WI in a moment, and if my home scales are anything to go by then I've definitely gained. :(. Which is really unfair, seeing as I have not had a drink at all in 10 whole days!!! I blame the lovely salmon I got lol, EE days clearly don't agree with me, so back to green I go as of...

Loving the positivity!!! :D Well done on resisting all that temptation, and that is indeed good news about your chest and the exercises! I'm sure your family has been worried about you, but grief is a funny thing and you never know how you will be affected - sounds like you have made a...

Thanks Mandy, I'm still embarrassed thinking about it!!! :D Hope you have a fab day!! Xxxx

What's the matter with me, I can't stop thinking about food!! I've always said my main problem is drink, but I'm not so sure now lol!! I have managed to restrain myself to a certain extent, in terms that I've 'only' had 3 satsumas, they were pretty big ones though! Now drinking a herbal tea to...

Hahaha! I wasn't even supposed to have the cup of tea, was under strict instructions to only have water, how I managed to forget is beyond me, goes to show how our morning routines are ingrained into us, I just flicked the kettle on without thinking and didn't actually realise what I'd done...

Oh blast, so thanks to my blunder with the cup of tea and apple this morning I completely lost my appetite for the day. No lunch was consumed, so of course by the time I finally got home at about 6ish I was hank marvin! I've now managed to consume a whole packet of smoked salmon with a whole...

Haha, the nurse had to do a stab in the dark on my arm, my veins are clearly so buried in there somewhere lol!! Luckily she hit jackpot on the first attempt, I felt like whooping!! :)

Thanks, haha, I like the idea of dropping it into conversation, might just have to do that!:) I'm sooo glad to have it done and dusted though, I thought I was going to cry or pass out or possibly even both! :D

Oh no, that's exactly what it was for...plus a whole host of other things if the doctors form was anything to go by, when they realised I've not had a blood test since I was about 10 (I will avoid needles at all cost!) they obviously thought 'do the lot while she's here' and every conceivable...

Had my blood test, and I didn't pass out or anything! :) The only thing I'm super worried about is the fact that I completely forgot it was supposed to be a FASTING test so of course I had a cup of tea and an apple when I first got up, then I got too scared to fess up to the nurse when she...

I agree, my drinking is also a bad habit I've got into, funnily enough after my mum passed away. Weird thing is, she had liver and kidney problems so drinking should be a no-no for me, but grief obviously does funny things to you! My poor cat is in hiding under the sofa, the other one isn't...

They are yummy, aren't they? I love the rosemary ones, and unless I'm mistaken they are free on green! Yum!! :)

Ooo, so I've gone from one addiction to another - done some eBay shopping!! :). Got a lovely pair of brogues for only £7!! A couple of quid postage on top mind, but still a bargain in my book! :D Poor CharlieCat is flat as a pancake under the sofa, he's so petrified of the fireworks, poor...

I know what you mean in terms of maintaining!! After Christmas last year, when I came back on here to report one hellova gain I was pleased it wasn't more, cos knowing how much I had eaten and drunk, mainly drunk if I'm honest and I was surprised my gain wasn't bigger! The way I see it, as long...

So, that was day one done and dusted. Only just got home though, thought these TD days were meant to finish at 3 hrmpf! Actually, can't really blame the meetings, it was probably me procrastinating when I should have been writing cover for tomorrow morning etc! :) Going for my blood test at...

Thanks, good to see you back too! :) I meant to say, after reading about it on your thread, god I've had so much gossip to catch up on lol, well done to both your son and daughter for getting into uni and getting the awesome sounding job in Germany - good going, especially with the job market...

Oh, do I really HAVE to go back to work??? I'm tired and my warm bed is calling me! :) Shouldn't moan really, I feel lots brighter and my cough is getting better. Best bring some water for out meetings at school today though, nothing worse than getting a tickly cough attack in the middle of a...

Just died my hair, or should I say 'bleached' my hair. I used to have lovely, naturally blonde hair - and growing up I was convinced I was the milk mans daughter or something as my dads hair is black and my mum had chestnut brown hair, then someone pointed out that my nan was gloriously blonde...

Have had a lovely, relaxing day with hardly any coughing! Which is great! :) Tea ended up being just fruit and, you guessed it, soy yoghurt, couldn't be bothered cooking anything. Contemplating staying to the meeting this week at WI - we always have food tasting on the first Wednesday of each...

Right, so that's lunch done and dusted - had my last bit of yummy smoked salmon with salad, cottage cheese and a bit of humous. Lush. Still on the NAS orange squash, OH is drinking his usual Sunday cider but to be fair I'm not even tempted, which feels really good! Thinking I might get a...

That's good then, as you know I have an old knee injury and I'm always paranoid I'm gonna set it off again, but as you say, touch wood!! :) And no, I ended up walking loads of my race for life last year, as I really struggled with ,y grass pollen allergy and couldn't breathe, and no-one cared...

You will be fine!! :) Oops, I totally forgot my stats at the bottom (I do most of my updates from my iPad app, and don't see my own stats then) that's not entirely true as I had a little (just a teensy, eensy blip) over the summer holidays and am actually almost half a stone away from my 3...

It's snowing here!! Just a shame it won't settle, I could do with a snow day or two hahaha! Last night was good, had fresh fruits with my soy yoghurt for my tea (here I go with my bloody yoghurt again lol) as I had my big omelette for my lunch, so I didn't fancy anything else. Not drinking...

Ha, well I do use the word 'run' rather friviously; I do of course mean 'shuffle awkwardly' as I certainly can't say I have any running technique, not anymore anyway! Been ages since I even had a shuffle! As soon as this cough lifts I'm restarting the 'couch 2 5 k' programme, I found that...

How weird, i guess It must be the fact that I've been cooped up indoors for several days now with this nasty chest infection of mine, but I've started getting itchy runners feet again! I really miss the treadmill!! (I promise I haven't had a drink, by the way haha!) I've even started looking...

OMG, my omelette was lush! Put some cheese (hexa) and quorn pepperoni (only 5.5 syns for the whole pack, I believe and I only used about half) so I'm gonna count that as 2 syns, wait, let's make that 3 to be on the safe side. Had the lot with a side salad and cottage cheese - which I ended up...

I know what you mean sweets, part of me last year got all huffy cos no one at work had noticed or commented on my losses, then I got all paranoid someone WOULD comment as then I'd have to explain about SW!! I've only told my neighbour, my OH and my closest colleagues at work (oh and a few close...

Hahah, I know the feeling of waking up covered in all sorts well! In my college days I would often wake up not even knowing where I was (shhhh, don't tell my dad, he thinks I'm a good girl!!)! :D. Not happened for a while though, thank god! Stalk away, and please do offer any support, and/or...

Aaaah, a lovely Saturday indoors. Says the girl who has done nothing but lay on the sofa feeling sorry for herself all week!!! :) Can't think of anything exciting to write about (like my usual updates are so riveting hahahah!), had a lovely lay in, OH has gone off to football, and I'm sitting...

Hello, just thought I'd say 'hi' and well done on stopping the smoking and drinking! :) I quit smoking years ago, but drink far too much, although I've not been able to drink since the weekend as I've been poorly. Quite refreshing really, and it got me thinking that I'm gonna try and go til...

So, this has turned out to be an EE day! Which is exciting, as I only really consider myself as a 'green day' kind of girl, seeing as I don't eat most meats, only fish, which I usually use as my hexb, or syn. Anyways, I got this lovely John West smoked salmon, which I had with couscous (those...

Positives and negatives from doctors visit, let's start with negatives first to get them out of the way - I've got another chest infection so have tablets for at least a week now. That was actually the only negative, come to think of it! The positive is that I fessed up about my drinking, and...

Hello, I have just read trough your entire diary and I just wanted to say well done on your fabulous losses!! I've been a bit demotivated lately (I joined SW over a year ago and went great guns up until last Christmas, where I had a blip, then again went well until Easter, had another blip, then...

Right, so that's the last shopping trip with my lovely neighbour done for this half term, back to the grind on Monday!! On a plus note, I resisted buying lots and lots of cider, which my usual Friday list consists of, but on a downside I accidentally hopped onto the scales this morning and they...

Ha, I'd be happy with a large one! :). Don't get me started on sizes, I'm so inbetween right now it's not even funny, can't wait to finally drop into ANY bracket, as long as its not a size up!! :D. Xxx

I couldn't live without toast!! Always buy the seedy bread and count it as my hexb, don't know if its right or if I should get rid of the crust or summat, but I don't care lol! Love your onesie btw!! Well cute, can't wait til stuff like that fits me! :D. Xxx

Well done sweets, 12lbs, that's bloody amazing!!! :D. And well done for sorting out a new gym as well, it is sooo daunting walking into a new place isn't it?! Glad to hear you are doing so well! Xxx

Ok, so I have 7 WI's to go before my Christmas holibobs, so I have set myself the challenge of losing 2lbs per week to get a stone off!! This is doable, isn't it? As long as I can stay off the cider anyway! ;) Been a bit naughty this evening and had some toast, even after my big tea, but...

Bless, my Charlie's fave is also cheese, he goes mental for it! :). And the other one is a scavenger, so I know what you mean about leaving food out!! I'm sure u will work it out! Xx

Aaaw, bless him, I've got two cats and they are both my 'babies', I totally understand how you must be feeling! Does he have a favourite food, like plain chicken, which you could crush the tablet onto? Or a tiny bit of tuna water with the tablet mixed in? If its just a small amount, whatever...

Right, got my nails done, love them! Can't afford this sort of luxury every month though so I have just purchased some stuff off eBay to do my own gel nails at home! :) Tea ended up being cous cous, salad and a quorn sausage roll, yes, pastry and all - oops!! Don't know how many syns that is...

Yay, well done on your loss!! I had a gain over the summer, boo, which disheartened me, but onwards and upwards (of course I mean downwards though!!) now!! I will check out some of the challenge threads actually, great idea, something for me to focus on!! :) xxxx

Hey Mandy, how are you? Sorry I've been MIA, but I think I've sorted myself out now and am rearing to go! How are you getting on?? Speak soon sweets, xxxxx

Hey Jo, sorry I've been AWOL for ages, lots happening but am now back with a new surge of determination! :). Sounds like you are doing really well, how are you finding WW compared to SW? I'm curious, as I used to do WW years ago, but I gather it has changed hugely since then! I'm restarting...

Ok, day two of being back fully with my mind on the game! :) Have been looking through my paper diary (old school, for the handbag hahah) and I had forgotten about a couple of gym sessions I've done at the end of August/beginning of sept, so that made me feel a bit better. Really do have to...

Hey Hun, thanks for stopping by, and I'm sorry I've been flaky lately!! :). I will pop over to your diary shortly to check up on you,how have you been? Xxx

O. M. G. How long has it been??? You have all heard it before I know, but here I go again - I'm back! :) I just cannot believe its almost blinking November, reading back old posts from the summer holidays and how well I felt I was doing and how positive I was about the running and going to...

Ok, don't panic, it'll all be fine. So I've managed to double book myself and at the time I should be at WI, I will instead be on a train to Bath to meet a friend. Tbh, I'm almost relieved not to have to go and face the scales, as my home ones are showing a mahooosive gain this week, and...

Ok, so that was the visit at the MIL done and dusted, and it wasn't too bad either - we usually end up drinking but I only had 2 gin and tonics then switched to cups of tea as soon as I got home. Not too much criticism from her either, which made a nice change - she can be very good at making...

Right, another day, and the sun is shining!! Went shopping with my lovely neighbour this morning, and then I went to the gym. Had a good session, got proper sweaty and no trainers in sight to hassle me, thank god! :) After the gym I popped to town, and bought myself a set of Davina McCall...

Thanks, I will go back and do a proper run tomorrow, dammit!! :) I just felt really low after his talking down to me, I even went back to bed for a couple of hours when I got home and cried myself to sleep, how pathetic am I?? :) They do free sessions there anyway, and I had been thinking...

Thanks Hun, thing is, he is right, but he didn't even bother finding out if this is what I do every day, he just assumed I only go on the treadmill, and that's what annoyed me so much, as I really think I get a balanced workout!! I watch biggest loser every day for heavens sake!! :) Will...

Ok, I'm here for a moan and a whine so I apologise in advance! Day started badly when I woke up and realised OH had moved to the spare room. I suffer really badly with hay fever and as a result I sniffle, snore and sneeze through the night, and I totally understand his need to move (more...

Hello Hun, summer hols have been fab so far, I'm going away to see family for 10 days soon, which always leaves me super relaxed so cannot wait for that!! New diary, as in brand new title, what have you called it so I can find you? Xxx

Hello!! Once Again several days have gone without updating, tut tut! Anyway, ive kept busy by going to the gym every day, I was very naughty over the weekend with the amount of cider I consumed (the wedding Friday kind of spilled into drinking both Saturday and Sunday as well, not good!!) Had...

Hello, I'm back! Not that I ever really left (the SW plan anyway, just haven't had the energy/time to update on here anyway...that must change, as confessing all my syns to you lovely lot keeps me going! :) I say I didn't leave the SW plan...I didn't, I just took a detour and deviated a...

So, I came rushing home from work to watch the footie with OH, and he's now snoring peacefully on the sofa!! Wish I had gone to the gym instead lol! First day back was OK, not as painful as I had expected it to be anyway, apart from a bit of stirring from a colleague, but I'm getting used to...

Aaaw, bless you, and thanks!! :). I think I'm too competitive for my own good sometimes!! :) Xxx

Hey everyone, well I didn't quite set a new world record yesterday but I did finish my race for life in 45 minutes! :) I hate to sound negative, but I was a bit annoyed with my time!! Thing is, I am super allergic to grass pollen, and of course we started off on a really grassy bit and with...

I've just had the most peculiar experience! I made a quorn burger for lunch, which I think are free, must check though, and I had this with a lovely wholemeal roll (hexb) and some cheese (hexa) and some ketchup and lettuce, it was soooo lush!! I digress, sorry, I was in the middle of...

Ok, don't panic it will be fine. Thing is, I've been out both Wednesday and Thursday night, and today I'm also having a drink as its officially half term. And tomorrow I'm off to London with OH to go to the field day festival in victoria park, so that'll mean even more drink!! On a positive...

Well, I'm quite lucky really as I have air con in my classroom, but as I'm in a computer room I have to keep my blinds closed all day to avoid any glare on the screens from the sun, so I don't get to see much daylight, which is a bit annoying! :) Back indoors now, the evening sun was lush. Xxx

Feeling rather smug right now, as I've spent all day dreaming of an ice cold pint of cider, but although I have been home since 5pm I've resisted!! That is a huge achievement as far as I'm concerned! I did overindulge for my tea though, and didn't stop eating even when I was full, so I'm not...

Ooo, I like the idea of a 100% June!! I might have to join you! But can I just check, cider doesn't count, right??! :D. Only joking! Seriously, sounds like you have a good plan there, and I know you will do it!! :). I might still join you, once I get half term out of the way, as I'll...

Feeling REALLY good today - got up earlyish and went to the gym, decided I'd have a shower while there so I threw a few clothes in my bag to change into afterwards - chose a pair of cropped trousers I only bought last summer. They are SO big on me, they actually fall down!! I had to improvise...

Thanks Hun, I am feeling very positive at the moment, especially since I wore my jeans to school today (mufti day for NSPCC), I only bought these jeans back in march, they are a size 20 from next, when I bought them they were super tight, but today when I put them on they are baggy around the...

Hey Mandy, sorry to hear you are having a bad day, but can i just say you are definitely NOT pathetic!! Hope you have a better day tomorrow Hun!! Xxxx

I don't know where the time is going at the moment, the days and weeks are just rushing past!! I need a half term to get my bearings lol!! Went to WI last night and lost 1.5lbs, not quite the 2.5 I was hoping for to get my three stone shiny, but at least it was a loss, and I know I'll get it...

Grrrr...having a bad day. It started out well enough, but then I got my hands on my timetable for next year - and found out I've not been allocated any new business studies classes. They've all gone to my boss and two of my colleagues. I'm sorry to say I've taken it in entirely the wrong way...

God I'm knackered! I didn't even teach any lessons today as I was at a thing with my business studies students, it was a great day but lots of hanging around and not feeling in control, which I hate!! :) I also managed to scoff a cookie and a chocolate cake at the refreshment stand, but hey, I...

Oh, and C) I've only got 2.5 to go until my 3 stone sticker, dare I dream I'll get that next week??!! :)

Ta-dah!! I'm back from WI, and I lost 2lbs, meaning: A) I've in two weeks lost what took me three weeks to gain, so I'm quite pleased about that, and B) I'm back in the 16s!! it was disheartening to leave but I'm well and truly back now!! :). 15s here I come!!! :) Got some rice and a pot of...

Hi Mandy, sounds like you had a lovely holiday, and don't worry about any gain you will have that off in no time! Xxx

Ooo, and I forgot about the most exciting part!! I had a text message from my C on Friday, saying I got Slimmer of the week last week!!! Woooooohooooo!! :)

haha, don't know about superwoman just yet, but thanks!! When I say running, of course I mean jogging. And when I say jogging, I mean a strange looking, red faced shuffle!! :D Xxx

What a weekend! Went to Birmingham with my OH to see the Happy Mondays, had a fabulous night! :). Lots of cider was consumed, but I did make it to the gym today so hopefully I rectified some of that! I'm still only on week 4 of the c25k challenge, as I didn't get to the gym much during all of...

Thanks!! Xx

Right, that's better - just got back from WI and lost 4lbs this week. Still not jumping with joy as I'm still 1.5 away from getting rid of my gain, but at least I'm moving in the right direction again and seem to be back in the swing of things!!! :) Today was far less busy at work, I even...

Hi Hun, I know, I only just realised how long I've not been on here for! :). In my defence, I've been super busy at work, last week I put in over 10 hours every day plus marking every evening when I finally got in. As a result, I didn't have time to even eat properly, and only lost half a...

Hahahah, I totally take the blame, although I have never actually tried the toffee apple cider - but now I know it exists I'll have to put it on my shopping list to see what it's like! :). So I guess I could blame you right back hahahahaah! Sorry to lead you astray though, get back on that...

So, after over 20 hours at school in 2 days I was really looking forward to a lay-in, but guess what? Woke up at 7 and could not get back to sleep! At least I was down the gym bright and early, did my c25k training plus a bit extra for luck, then I enjoyed a full 20 minutes in the jacuzzi...

Another long day is over - all 11 hours of them! Can't wait to get this year 11 coursework deadline out of the way, I really need to de-stress! Food today was awful as well - only a banana for breakfast and an apple for lunch. I have managed to drink lots of water though, and I've now got...

That's exactly what I thought! :) Although it was a little more that just ounces, lol! 6lbs to be precise!! Then again, I haven't been on plan for about a month now what with one thing and another so I'm not too worried! I've also only made it to the gym twice in the last week (I will be...

Right, I've finally got home after a stressful day (year 11 coursework deadline is Friday), didnt make it home before WI so I had to go in my work clothes, which are all wrong and i got soaking wet on my way there so I had a gain. Nothing to do with the cider, you understand, it was all the...

Crickey, where did that weekend go?! Was very very naughty again and drank too much cider (why can't I grow up lol) but have been 100% today. Made a quorn bolognese for my tea, and not until after eating it did I realise the quorn was at least 10 days out of date!!! Feel a bit queasy now, just...

I started at 19st 10 and my C never said anything about more syns - he told me to use between 5-15. To start with I hardly used to use syns as I felt I had so much free foods to choose from, but I do have them every day now lol! Very proud of myself today, I managed to remember to drink my...

Ah, that's better. Went in to school wearing my armour this morning, prepared for battle,and when the time finally came for my lesson with my year 10s I let rip, scared the cr*p out of most of them as they never really see me angry, then I moved them all round the room to a new seating plan, and...

Sorry - rant warning!!! I've had the crappiest day ever, I have these two horrid year 10 classes back to back on a Thursday afternoon every other week and they just drain me!!!! No amount of detentions, phone calls home, nothing seems to deter these little monsters, and as they are all boy...

No pants lol??? Do they really make that much difference? ;). Saying that, last time I went I took my watch and my hair clip off without even thinking hahahaha!

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Thanks! I'll try not to! I'm back running again (doing the c25k running programme, and loving it!) so hopefully that'll sort me out lol!!! X

Aaaaww, thanks, I have been pretty good food wise but my major downfall is drinking, especially cider! :) Don't get me started on WI outfits, I always, and I mean ALWAYS wear the same outfit to WI, the people there must think I don't have any other clothes lol! :D xx

Thanks, yeah all is getting there now, had a bereavement in the family (my father in law) which kind of sent everything and everyone a bit crazy, but we are back on an even keel now and the shock has settled. I've drunk my bodyweight times 3 in cider over the past few weeks though, so...

Hi guys, sorry I've been AWOL for ages, just wanted to let you know I've not been to WI for 3 weeks as I've had some family stuff to deal with and tonight I got stuck in a boring, pointless meeting at work! Anyway, I'm back to WI next wednesday, no doubt I've gained in this time, but hey, at...

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Glad you had a great night, and well done on staying so good! Apart from choking on the orange of course! :). Xx

I know, I didn't have a brolly either, I was dripping when I got home! I don't mind the rain when I am at home, curled up on the sofa in front of the fire, looking at it through the window, but being out in it like that was no fun! All better now though! :) xx

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Hope you enjoyed your evening Hun! :) xx

Never made it to WI this evening, I didn't get home from my meeting until gone 6pm (which is the time of class), had to walk home in the pouring rain, which took me half an hour, and by the time I got in the warm I just couldn't face going back out for another 15 minute walk to the meeting...

Half way through the week! Yay! :) Managed to stay up until OH came home last night, which was good as I hate going a couple of days without seeing him, damn these lates he works! Although it is quite nice to be able to watch whatever I want in the evenings, and to be able to come on here of...

Well done on your loss mandy!! :). Xxx

Goodness, I've come over all tired all of a sudden! Must be the first two days back at work catching up with me lol! :). Might have to go to bed before OH gets home from work, which I hate doing as I won't have seen him all day if I do. Must prevail and stay up til 10.30...

I've just completed week 2, which is a huge achievement for me, as I never thought I'd run again! :). Super-chuffed, and can't wait to start week 3! I've signed up to do race for life in June, which keeps me motivated, I just hope I'll be able to run the whole thing by then! :)

Hello, just checking in, how are you Hun? Xxx

Well done for being 100%, and have a great time at the gig! :) xxx

Right, another day done and dusted! :) Was supposed to go to the gym after school but had to come home on account of being hungry, then a nice man from my fruit and veg place rang and while talking to him I burnt my tea and had to start again so by the time I had eaten I was completely...

Aaaw, thanks Hun, I'm so glad to be back on here the support is just invaluable!! :) Im not beating myself up at all, cos to be fair the scales might show a gain but I'm about to start week 3 of the c25k challenge, and I've had to increase my weights at the gym recently as the other ones were...

Yeah he's back at work today as well, all seems back to normal! :) Oh don't even mention the E word, that's even worse than the dreaded WI word at the moment hahaha! Trouble is, I seem to be panicking more about them than the students, they are so laid back and all like "don't worry Miss, we...

Ah Mandy, sounds like you did very well on your day from hell, all things considered! As others have said, it's only one day, you won't notice that in the long run. Hope you are feeling better now, xxxx

Oh bloody hell what happened to this last week, I've definitely been AWOL!! Back to work and back to normality now, I have according to my scales at home put on about 5lbs this last week, so I'm hoping to get some of that off before WI on wednesday! OH caught a horrible bug on the day of his...

Right, I have no idea how this glass of baileys appeared in my hand but it'd be rude not to! I've been well and truly off the wagon this weekend (it's all completely psychological with me, as I know I've booked WI off this week due to the funeral so as I have a week 'off' my brain goes into...

OMG, the back-up dress arrived this morning,and I've never ever said this about any dress I've ever owned, but it looks fantastic on!!! It just seems to hide all my lumps and bumps, it's the right length to go with my hold ups (rather than having to wear full on tights), and it's sooooooooo...

My funeral dress arrived today (a right eBay bargain at £4.99, but shhh don't tell my OH as he might get the wrong idea and think I'm scrimping at the wrong time if you know what I mean), anyway, the dress arrived and it actually looks pretty good on! Obviously I still have quite a few lumps...

Well done, that is an awesome loss! :) :) :) xxx

Haha, my thoughts exactly!! I've got 3lbs to go before I get my 3 stone award, so with next week off (for FIL's funeral) I'm going to aim to get that 3lbs at my next WI! :) xxx

Right, a pound gained which was totally deserved!! At least I started week 2 of the c25k challenge this morning, and I got through it, so there is hope for me yet lol! I completely forgot to mention by the way - you will never guess what I was wearing the other day! My size 18 race for life...

Thanks Hun, put on a pound, but as I just said to Mandy in my previous post, I was expecting at least 2 so I'm chuffed with just the one! :) Especially as I have emptied the west country of their cider supplies over the last week or so lol!! Xxx

Nah, the cider was lovely - which is the whole problem lol!! I'm planning on growing potatoes, runner beans, leeks, carrots, broccoli, strawberries, raspberries, cucumber.....the list goes on!! I'm still keeping all of my home grown lettuce and herbs (basil, mint, chillies, parsley, coriander...

Day two of proper allotment digging today - managed to keep digging for 2.5 hours and filled up 7 wheelbarrows of grass and weeds, so I am feeling pretty good about myself now. Apart from my aching back and legs lol! Have started back on my water drinking today, which I've neglected terribly...

Hi Hun, happy belated birthday!! Glad to hear you had a fab day, and I'm glad to hear buddy is on the mend, bless him! Hope you have had a good day! Xxx

Hi jo, how are you doing? Well done on your recent losses, sorry I haven't been on here, I fell off the wagon with a crash but am now firmly back on (seatbelt fastened to stop me falling off again lol) so its really good to read you have been getting on so well! :) Hope you have had a great...

Hi Mandy, just been catching up on your diary, sounds like you had a great time in Manchester! :). Well done on your loss last week, I bet you are chuffed! Also, thanks for reminding me to drink more water, I have been mainly drinking cider lately and must get back to my water lol!! Hope you...

Hello! I'm back!! Thanks to everyone who has popped in over the past few days, things have been a bit hectic but all is sorted now. Funeral is next week, and OH has gone back to work today, as he's realised that he needs the routine. He will have next week off, but at least he'll have a few...

Thanks ladies, I've managed to get tomorrow off from school (god I love my head teacher sometimes, he told me to take all the time I need) but I have decided I can only have tomorrow as I have Y11s on Thursday and I don't want to let them down. So the plan tomorrow is to do all the...

It has been a very sad weekend - FIL passed away yesterday morning. He went peacefully in his sleep, which I suppose is a reassuring thought, but we are obviously devastated anyway. He was a true gentleman and a real laugh to boot, and he will be missed by all of us. OH is not coping very...

Today's been an OK day. School was relatively pain free, OH's dad is no better but also no worse, so I guess that is sort of good, and I've just enjoyed an omelette for my tea, which was yummy. Non-uniform day at school for sports relief tomorrow, we've got to dress in something sporty, so I'm...

Right, another week, another WI creeps around. Lost half a pound this week, which I'm over the moon about, as we went out for a few drinks and had a take away curry last night just to get over the shock of what happened yesterday (see above comment, I can't face writing it down again). Luckily...

Thanks Hun, he's much better today, although we did have one heck of a scare yesterday when his heart stopped for a few minutes but luckily they got him going again! He seems like a new man today though, which is good to see!! :) xxxx

Hi Mandy, hope you are feeling a bit better now, you are doing so well and you are a true inspiration! By the way, you were saying you are going to start class - I would never give up my shiny stickers, they are part of your journey, and besides, I'm just a great big kid who loves collecting...

Oh bugger, just wrote an update and then I lost it! Oh well, basically it went like something like this: tired - no gym - yummy speed soup - father in law has pneumonia so no wonder he was poorly what with his COPD and all - off to snoop diaries now! Hope you have all had a fab day! Xxx

OK, don't panic. It'll all be fine. Cider found me yesterday, and I ended up proper drunk - to the point where I could barely get my words out when I called our take away place, poor person on the other end must have thought I was a nutter! :) I only had plain boiled rice and a vegetable...

Thanks Hun, it does seem to be going in the right direction at the moment, I just hope I can keep it up lol!!! :) xx

Yay, Friday indeed!! :). Nothing much planned, popping over to OH's parents tomorrow to do the Mothers day thing (we have a little rule of doing as little as possible on a Sunday lol) but apart from that nothing planned! Hope you have a great one! Xxx

Thanks Hun! :) xxx

I know!! I'm having the best time ever at the moment, plus I also won a tenner on the lotto on Saturday and yesterday I picked up another £23 from my OH's football prediction game that we play each week through his work. I beat a whole bunch of blokes (22 to be exact) at guessing the right...

Haha, I know, I do shock myself sometimes! I've already synned the food, so if I get the munchies later it won't matter, I can have it whenever! :) xx

Hi Mandy, hope you are having a good day! Fantastic work on the assertiveness front, loving it! :D xxx

OK, so I managed to get to the gym before WI, which must have helped a bit, as I lost......wait for it......3lbs!!!! Which means I'm now in the 16s!!!!!!!!!!! Woooooohooooo!!! :D Wasn't expecting such a loss at all, especially after the cider binge at the weekend, but hey, just goes to show...

Thanks Hun, I'm not sure it has sunk in yet to be fair! Celebrations were good, only hope I won't regret my over indulgence at the WI tomorrow!! :). I've been to the gym tonight though so I hope I will be OK! Hope you have had a great day, I'll pop over to your diary in a moment to check up...

Crikey. What a weekend. Lost count of how much I drank, but I can tell you it was LOTS - cider, Bailey's, the lot went down. Plus a take away on Saturday (only had a vegetable biryiani though, so not too bad!). Friday night, Saturday and Sunday drinking sessions. Ouch. Haven't dared...

Thanks hun! Basically, my school is split into houses (like in Harry Potter but not as magical and we have been using the system since the school was built almost a hundred years ago lol), we have four houses and each house has a head of house and a deputy head of house. These are the people...

OMG. The reason I didn't come on here yesterday was because I had an interview at my school today and I was really nervous. The interview was for a Deputy Head of House position...........and I got it!!!!!!!!!!! :) I am absolutely over the moon, I am still speechless, which is unheard of for...

Aaaw, thanks Hun!! How u getting on? Xxx

Wow, you are doing so well on your exercise! Go you!! Hope you had a lovely day off, and that Libby enjoyed her pampering session! :). Xxx

Thank you! This is my first shiny since before Christmas so I finally feel like I'm back on track! Only 5.5 to go until I get my 3 stone sticker! Bring it on!!, :). Xxx

Wooohooo!! I have just been to WI and managed to lose 2.5 this week! Which means I got my 2.5 stone shiny and I am now only 2lbs away from being in the 16s!! Woooo!!! :) I did manage to get to the gym before WI, so I am sure that must have helped! Now waiting for my tea to cook, I am sooo...

So that's tuesday done and dusted! Managed to get to the gym after school, which felt great. Went in the Turkish baths after, which was even better! :) Had a lovely cous cous salad for my tea, and have some left over for tomorrow as well so that's tea sorted for after WI. Feeling quite...

Aaaah.... All cozy on the sofa, fire is on (brrr it was cold again today!!) telly is on and I've stuck to plan 100% today. Not that I usually deviate, to be fair, apart from when I drink a load of wine, which I did this weekend - again! Then again, I stuck to my food plan so I'm happy about...

Woohoo, that's Monday out of the way!! I feel a bit sorry for the poor old Monday, and how much I hate this day, I guess it never asked to be the first day of the week so maybe I should ease up on it a bit. :) This week is going to be hectic, I can feel it already. I hope it goes quickly...

Yay, the sun is shining, I've been to the gym, I've also been to town and got a new pair of workout trousers (size 18, nonetheless!) and I've also bought a whole load of fresh fruits for my fruit bowl. I'm such a weirdo, nothing cheers me up more than having a full bowl of yummy fruits in the...

Thank you, and thanks for stopping by! :) Xx

I'm just such a perfectionist (I can decide whether its a gift or a curse lol) so I always get far too nervous about these things! Silly, I know! Anyway, I'm happy to report that the meeting went really well and I was spot on with my marking, so phew!! So sorry to hear about your sons marks...

OMG, I'm soooo tired! I could just about go to bed right now! I just haven't been able to sleep this week, just keep tossing and turning through the nights! At least it's Friday tomorrow! I've just had a thought actually - do you think I can count the tossing and turning towards my body...

Phew, I'm happy to report I've been to WI and lost half a pound this week! Considering I've hardly been to the gym (partly too busy at work and partly as I'm still aching from the other day lol) and also due to the fact that I drank loads of wine on Sunday, so I'm happy with any kind of loss...

I agree - I have always been much heavier than I look (even my doctor used to point that out) and I only care about the size I'm in and feeling comfortable! :) You are right by the way, I wouldn't necessarily say anything either unless I knew for sure! I'll just have to start broadcasting it...

Hello everyone! Have had a good but hectic day! I did decide to skip the gym in the end as I really fancied a night on the sofa....and my legs are still killing me from my last visit lol! I did do my measurements earlier though, and I was very pleased to notice that since 12th October (which...

Hi Mandy, fab positives and well done on all your exercise! :) Hope you have had a fab day, xxx

Thanks Hun, funnily enough my friend and I had that exact conversation during our breakfast, how we have both been neglecting each other but that we are such good friends that we can literally pick up whenever as if it has only been a few hours since we last spoke! That is true friendship in my...

It's been a rather strange day. I met a friend of mine for breakfast this morning, this girl and I used to be very, very close but then we sort of drifted, nothing major but you know, life got in the way of always meeting up. We've always stayed in touch and I love her to bits but haven't seen...

Just a quick note before I toddle off to bed - I did settle down for some wine in the end, but I have only had three glasses (which is nothing for me really) so I'm still rather pleased with myself. Plus I made sure to do 100 sit-ups before I started drinking so I feel like I earned it! :) I...

Ankle is better and I managed to get to the gym this morning!! :) Took it easy though and didn't push too hard, concentrated mainly on my upper body etc. felt so good to be back though, I really enjoyed the work out. I was going to treat myself to some wine today, but now that I'm home I...

Thanks ladies, excellent ideas!! I did decide to have another day off though, ankle does feel back to normal today but I have only eaten 2 apples all day so in the end the lure of food got in the way of exercise!! :D Making SW chips as we speak, and those will be devoured with eggs. Mmmmmm...

I know, we seem to have parents evenings all the time lol! Each year group's parents evening is done over two nights, we have to do it that way as we have such high uptake, our parents are very involved, which is good! But it does mean we have 10 of them overall per year, that's LOADS...

Well done Hun!! Xxx

I could not do this on my own! I mean, obviously I'm not on my own, as I have all you guys on here, but still, I need that pressure of going to class! I never stay to the actual meeting, but I love my C and he is always just a text message away, which is great to know. He also sends really...

Ankle still sore!! But on a scale of 1-10 in terms of pain I'm only a 3 today, whereas last night I was a 9, so definitely an improvement! :) Parents evenings at school for the last two nights, and with my dodgy ankle I've had both nights off the gym. I never thought I'd say this, but I cant...

OMG, I've done something to my ankle, it is SO sore!! It's the front of the ankle, where the leg and foot meet, if that makes any sense, and it started hurting this afternoon (was totally fine this morning btw) and now it's throbbing so badly even keeping it on the coffee table hurts!! I've...

Thank you!! :). Xx

Thank you! :). Xx

Hi Hun, how are you getting on? Hope you had a good weekend? Keep going Hun, you are doing brilliantly! :). Xxx

Hi Mandy, glad to hear you are feeling better! Meals sound great for the week, I wish I could be that organised lol! Hope you have had a great day and I bet you are looking forward to some well deserved 'me' time! :) Xxx

Miracles do happen, right? That's what I need this week! :D Fair enough, I did get to the gym Saturday morning before we jumped on the train to Birmingham - now THAT'S dedication, right? :). And during the day we did walk around for miles, and of course at the gig I jumped about a fair bit...

Thanks Hun, I am hoping for a miracle this week, especially as I have just realised I've got parents evenings tomorrow and Wednesday, meaning I won't have time to get to the gym. Unless I go after school tomorrow, I'll have to see how I feel! :) Hope you have had a good day! Xxx

Aaw, thanks Hun, I did indeed have a fab weekend away, not feeling quite so positive about the loss now lol as I probably drank Birmingham dry!! Oh well, it was a much needed break and I'm back down the gym tomorrow so fingers crossed!! :). Xxx

OMG, I feel sick. I've simply eaten too much today - I just had to finish off the veggie bolognese I made for my tea last night, then this evening I've also had an omelette, and when I made that I added butter to the pan rather than Fry Light (no idea why) and now I've got stomach cramps...

OK, don't panic, it will all be fine. So what, I had a vat of drink last night (stuck to my food plan though), at least I woke up hangover-free this morning and managed to get a 50 minute gym session and a session at the Turkish baths, and so what that I've just poured a large glass of wine...

Aaaw, thanks Hun, I managed to get good and drunk in the evening, but I STILL made it to the gym this morning, so I'm pretty chuffed with myself for that! :) Hope you have had a good day, xxx

Yay!! Well done on your loss Hun, that is fab!! Xxx

Good point!! And I love soy sauce, so I will have to step it up lol!! Well done on resisting more temptation today, must be lovely having your family nearby, mine live too far away! Good luck for tomorrow, don't forget you've not long been in the right frame of mind so whatever happens at...

Not really that high, as you say you will share it! :) I think they taste nice enough to be worth it anyway - or is that just the lazy cook in me talking?!! :D

Hi there, thanks for stopping by! :D I try and get to the gym 5-6 times a week, it's kind of become a routine now so don't even think about it. Don't get me wrong, I don't spend hours in there each time, I am a firm believer in doing 'short and sharp', get proper sweaty for about 40-50...

Is it the sachets you have? Depending on if you are having red, EE or green, syn values below (taken from SW website) Stir Fry Sauce, Black Bean, ambient, 120g sachet 6 6 6 Stir Fry Sauce, Chow Mein, ambient, 120g sachet 5 5 5 Stir Fry Sauce, Hoi Sin & Garlic, ambient, 120g sachet 8 8 8 Stir...

Nothing much planned, went to the gym this morning, then I went to the early WI - half pound off! :). Going to the pub with a friend dinner time, and am planning on having a good few drinks! Apologies in advance if I end up back on here later rambling (more than usual!)!!! :D Xxx

Ooo, didn't even know you could get that! With only about a million apps I have only scratched the surface so far haha! Off to explore now! Xxx

Hi ladies, I went to the early WI this morning (as it's half term and it's also my birthday today so I'm going out for a drink dinner time lol) and I lost half a pound. That means if I can knuckle down and get 3 lbs off this week (chances are slim, but hey, worth a try haha) then I'll get my...

Thanks Hun, no I don't think he's bluffing there was nothing waiting for me when I got up, and he is a pants liar so I'm afraid he has not bothered with anything. Boo indeed! On a plus point, I got an iPad from my dad, so I'm still feeling spoilt rotten! :D Have a great day, xxx

Thanks Hun! Hope you have a great day too! :) xx

His birthday isn't until September! So it will all be forgotten then! No doubt it will all be forgotten by tonight actually, as no doubt he'll come home all puppy dog eyed and be all adorable and stuff and of course I can't ever stay mad at him, the mug that I am lol! Well done for putting the...

I do remember - and I also remember writing something to you along the lines of 'he made the mistake of not getting something once but will never do that again', well how wrong I was!! Thing is, i've never been bothered about valentines day and the likes, but my birthday is different. To me...

Right, here's the thing. It's my birthday tomorrow. I never ask for much for my birthday, but this year I asked my OH for a book (Bill Bryson), and I actually thought he was getting it for me. I've just spoken with him (he's at work), and he's pretty much told me he hasn't got me the book 'as...

Oh no!!! What a rubbish start to the week! Hopefully you can get them fixed? Don't let this ruin your weight loss though, now you need to prove to yourself how strong you are!! Xxx

Back on track fully now I hope! ;) Hope you have had a lovely day! Xxx

First official day of half term, went shopping this morning with my lovely neigbour, which is always nice, then I headed straight to the gym and Turkish baths, then I went shopping again, this time for new work trousers - my old ones are falling down! :) Nice and warm and comfy in front of the...

Hi Hun, how are you getting on? Hope you are fully back on track, I will pop by your diary in a moment to check up on you! :) xxx

I just love Sundays. My favourite day of the week - no commitments, no rushing about, no nothing. Bliss. :D Went to the gym in the morning, and I have discovered another favourite piece of torture equipment; the cross trainer. So far I haven't managed any time worth mentioning on this...

What a difference only 12 hours can make!! I am already so relaxed, slept like a log (no funny nightmares about other people getting MY promotion over me lol) and jumped out of bed at 8.15 to be greeted by a sunny, crisp morning of -5. Was in the gym by 9am and am happy to report that I...

Wooooohoooo!!! It's officially half term!!! :D :D :D Don't get me wrong, I love my job, but flaming heck, it's still nice to be on a break. I am looking forward to 10 hour sleeps, gym and Turkish baths visits and next weekend we have our little jaunt to the NME Awards Tour in Birmingham...

Yay, well done on getting back on plan!! Nightmare start to the day though, well done for staying on track even with such a hectic start! :) I am sure you will get a brilliant loss this week, just stick with it! xxx

OMG, that could have been me writing all of this! Wine, cider, gin...you name it...and once I've had a drink the blinking cheese seems to find its way out of the fridge and into my mouth! :) Like some of you, I also have one or two nights a week when I allow myself a good drink, and yes, I...

OMG, am I glad it's Thursday. Don't even know if I had a chance of posting yesterday - the day went past in a bit of a blur! Basically I had work all day, then home for a 10 minute visit to get changed into my gym gear, to the gym for a 50 minute workout, get changed at the gym and head...

Thanks hun, I am trying not to get too worked up, but I know I'm under the spotlight now (if you know what I mean) so I still feel on edge! Won't even know if I got an interview until after half term now so will have to try and calm down lol! xxx Not new job hun, still same place but...

Hello you!! Thank goodness you found your way back, I was beginning to wonder what was going on! Love your new profile picture! :) Yeah, I'm still trying my best - have really gotten into going to the gym at the moment, which is great as I am feeling lots fitter. I'm sure you will get...

Hello ladies, I have a pound loss to report this week! :D Wasn't expecting it really after having a night out with curry and drinks last week, it would appear the gym has been my saving grace! :D Hope you are all well, xx

Yeah, I think it's meant to be done every day, and after 10 days you go on to level 2, then level 3 in the final 10 days. That's probably why it's so effective! :) Doing sit ups all over the place, that is a fab idea! I can't do them at all, I used to be able to do proper sit ups all the...

How did it feel? I still can't do the star jumps (scared I might knock myself out lol) and even then it kills me! :) I'm starting mine tomorrow - been to the gym today and am in agony! :D xxx

Tired, tired, tired today! Didn't really sleep very well last night, kept having strange dreams which I am sure is work related. I might be up for a promotion at work - well, I've applied for one anyway, but I almost wish I hadn't as I have managed to stress myself out over it! I just need to...

So that would be Monday done. Thank god, what a day! I did manage to get to the gym after school, and I did manage to break my own record on the treadmill (the fastest I've ever gone for the longest time, even my hair is aching now) and now I'm done. Sitting on the sofa, fire is on and...

Great idea!! I'm definitely up for that! Bring it on! :D xxx

Hello! Yes, I have indeed been to the gym this weekend, in fact I must have been there when you wrote this, as I've only just got home! :D I've just worked out (no pun intended lol) that in the last 3 weeks I've been down the gym 12 times, so that averages to 4 times a week, which I'm...

Well done on your visit to town Mandy!! I 'liked' that bit of your comment by the way, not the bit about the rude old bags - well done for staying strong though. Hope you have a great evening, sorry I didn't get back to you last night (good sugar rush was it?) :D but I was out with my OH! :D...

Hi hun, sorry for the delay! Went out for a meal with my OH last night, then we went to see Suggs perform his new show, it was AMAZING and well worth all the syns I must have consumed when I had my curry beforehand haha! :D Was supposed to be back on plan today, but have ended up eating a...

It's madness isn't it - never in a million years did I think I'd catch myself saying I look forward to going to the gym!! I even almost broke into a bit of a jog on the treadmill this afternoon - ALMOST!! :D Charlie cat is doing very well thank you, he has a couple of stitches in his mouth...

No no no - don't shut up!! Love reading all the stuff you guys write about!! I just can't keep up lol!! :D xxx

Right, another Wednesday crept around and so did WI. Lost 1/2lb, perhaps not great, but hey, it's in the right direction! I actually think I haven't been eating enough this week; I've been so busy at work, all I've managed to eat during the days is fruit, and then I've had my tea in the...

Crikey, I've been away for like 3 days as work has been manic, and I come back to PAGES to read! It's brilliant though! :D I admire those of you who do this at home; I feel I have to go to class in order to stay on track (maybe that's just the teacher in me lol), I never stay to the meeting...

Brrrr....I'm sooo cold! All wrapped up in front of the fire, hope to warm up pronto! :D Been to the gym, did my usual BUT didn't feel so sweaty and knackered afterwards, so thinking I'm going to have to 'up the ante' from tomorrow (being the first of the month and all that lol), as I'm...

He's much better tonight, bless him, I swear I'm going to get bruises on my leg, he's been headbutting me so hard to get on to my lap/to get cuddles/to feed him/to give him any kind of attention!! :D He's obviously glad to be home!! :D :D 17 years, that's some innings! My sister's cat...

Oh the stress. What a day. Poor Charlie Cat had to go to the vet today to have his teeth done, which is bad enough if you are a cat. However, it's even worse if you are a cat who is PETRIFIED of his box, who wets himself as soon as he's in there as he knows where he is going, and who also...

Sunday night, and what a lovely day it's been! :) Started off with a visit to the gym, where I did my 1000m rowing, 30 mins shuffle on the old treadmill and then my weights, then I did my food shop before finally coming home for a lovely day in with my OH. We tend to pass each other 'like...

Aww, Mandy, believe me, been there done that - shift work and I don't go together at all, I really admire you for coping with it! I used to do 12 hour shifts 3 days on and 3 days off, alternating between 3 weeks of days and then 3 weeks of nights! Luckily my OH worked at the same place on the...

Had a lovely lay-in this morning, all the way until 9am. Don't usually like staying in bed that long, as it feels like I've lost half the day by the time I get up, but it was needed today! :) Once up and about I managed to get to the gym, where I did 1000m on the rower as a bit of a warm-up...

Hmm...how things have changed. Only six months ago my Friday night would have consisted of quite a few cans of cider, or lots and lots of wine. Tonight I'm drinking no added sugar squash...but to make it extra 'festive' I've made it up with sparkly water!! Rock and roll!! :D :D :D Have...

Awww, hope you feel better soon hun, take care of yourself and try and get an early night. Then again, once you are out you might have fun and forget about the pain! ;) xxx

That's funny - I was just rooting around in my cupboards the other day and decided I've got enough in there to feed a small army and that I need to stop buying in more stuff until I've eaten what's in there! :D So for the next month or so I am going to join you and try and just buy fresh fruit...

It's finally Friday! :D Been down the gym this evening, managed my weights and upper body training and then 25 minutes on the treadmill (still not running, but shuffling along), my new trainers are just amazing, they feel like they were made for my feet, well worth the money!! :) I'm...

Another day nearer to the weekend! :) Not that I've got anything exciting planned, I'm just looking forward to a little lay-in! Didn't make it to the gym today, had meetings at school, and I had to get some food in after. I did manage to pop into a proper sports shop :eek: as well while in...

Thank you! I've just gone back to basics - I've started to write everything down again in a food diary, which really helps me. Oh, and I've been down the gym quite a bit lately, so that probably helped too! :D xxx

Well done on your loss, you are sooo back in it now, it's great isn't it?! :D Hope you have had a fab day, xxx

Hi guys, just wanted to report that I lost 6lbs this week! :) Wooohooo! Roziee, could you please update my stats? :) Have a great evening everyone! xxx

Crikey - I only went and lost 6lbs!!! :D :D :D All that going down the gym is obviously paying off! :) That means I'm firmly back in the 17s and only half lb away from losing my Christmas gain lol! Hope you have a lovely evening everyone! xxx

Hope you feel better soon hun, big hugs to you! xxxx

Oh no! Hope you are OK?! I hate those kind of bugs, hope it soon passes! I'm also following the UK, US and AUS versions of the biggest loser, in fact I think I'm watching two different series of the US one, I'm getting a bit confused if I'm honest lol, too many contestants to keep track of...

Another day - and another trip down the gym! Today I did 20 minutes of brisk walking on the treadmill, and then my weights for my arms and upper body. Feeling good! And the soak in the jacuzzi afterwards wasn't bad either! :D Got WI tomorrow, and although I haven't really weighed myself...

Day three of me being off the tablets - and day three of me going down the gym! Go me! :D My arms are sooo achy right now, I went to grab my cup of tea and almost screamed as I'm so sore! As my OH would say, no pain no gain though, and it's a nice ache as it's aching in the right places, if...

Ah, that is a bit of a dilemma indeed! If I were you I'd book the one nearer to you, and then at least I would have an excuse not to go too mad at the wedding celebrations - but that's just me though, as I'm still filled with dread at the thought of any events like that lol! I'm sure...

Aaw, bless you Mandy, you don't need to sponsor me - I am mainly doing this for my fitness and health, then I'll badger people at work for sponsorship (I give willingly to anyone who asks every time so it's PAYBACK lol!!) :D With regards to your comment on me 'running' at the gym, I can...

Hey guys, I just wanted to report that I must have had a complete moment of madness last night, as I signed up to do the Race for Life in June!! Me doing something like that, well I never!! :D The point is, now that I have signed up I will HAVE to get myself down the gym, as I would hate to...

Been down the gym again this morning! :character00116: Did 20 minutes on the treadmill, which equated to 2k, my aim is to keep doing that this month then increase the time (and hopefully the distance!) next month. The plan is to be at around 3k for Easter and then carry on building up to...