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I saw the puppy - its black, no? Why aren't pics showing? There's been a lot of problems on the sight lately.

you really really are! I still can do "the rollover" and the teaser -so i'm doing a beginners one alongside to progress

Hey Siobhan, Hope you have had a chance get a break from job hunting and managed to enjoy your weekend x.

Hows your SW adventure?

So good to hear MO2 x. Hope you had a fab barbecue x.

Today is the beginning of week 2 for me. I'm deep in K as I have come on TOM 2 weeks early and know from past that its a sign of the body releasing fat cells. Area's of concern are 1)I'm not eating enough due to loss of hunger, currently eating saucer sized meals, 2) since I have cut out dairy I...

Hi bee here to subscribe x

WI today and happy to see 5lbs gone, yay so current weight is 10.9. New goal for next week is to get below 10.7, so need a minimum 3lbs loss.

Hi DN, Interesting and refreshing diary x, just wanted to know how your doing on Exantex

So far, so very good, kicking LC's Butt! Completely by-passed a takeaway last night and fought off dark choc craving like a boss. Had to have a little butter to cook with as ran out of oil and one tablet sweeter this morning in coffee to give me a morning boost, but aiming to stay away from...

have a fab - I think you've earned a little indulgence - lol!

I am on track to hopefully meet my goals of 2-3lbs a week. Yesterday another good day apart from a snack of quite a few cherry plum tomatoes, which were so lush I found myself popping away a few handfuls a couple of times during the day. Did my Pilates and quite a hard Yoga dvd, couldn't do all...

Hey Sooose, Hope your well xx.

Hey Lauren, Hope everything is well with you x

Well done on getting into K, I'm currently guarding my K like a hawk! Totally understand about not WI, it's one of the things that can play on my mood also if I don't see results - so I go mainly by what items of clothing I am fitting into. Hope you have a great day x

Still here! Another good day, finished off as follows; D 1fillet chicken thigh (marinated with ginger, garlic, salt, olive oil, red chilli powder and black pepper, - smell and taste was divine!) S 5 cubes of chick breast 1 boiled egg 1 step of Mango - oops! but hey still in K Will be doing...

Looks fab Lynne - keep doing hun it does pay off, plus its something positive your doing for YOU! x

So glad to hear your keeping on top of it x atleast you know its the almonds! Its not a pleasant condition to have. How you finding chair yoga? I really want to start yoga but the DVD I'm following (Yogalosophy by Mandy Ingber) is too difficult for me at the moment, I have to skip a lot of the...

Having a fab time on the woe, consistent with exercise also, reading dark on K stix. Noticed a mahooosive difference in clothing today - no muffin top, not only significant change in belly but also a big 1 to 1.5 inch gap on jeans at the waist! Had a lovely breakfast this morning, runny egg and...

BOOM - finally some life around here! Well done hun you can do it. I have also cut back on dairy and sweeter hearing you mention it. Re the BPC can it be Made with coconut cream or something?

Yayyyyy!! I'm posting in busy's 1stone goal x

Sorry Lynne can't find the exact article as I read it in a waiting room and can't remember which paper it was, but I found this: Yoga Makes Irritable Bowel Syndrome Vanish | The Art of Living | The Art Of Living Global Which says more of the same stuff. Hope this helps x

Hey I can understand your frustration completely and vent away - thats what we are here for x. On another note I read online (just today! Freaky that yoga is good for managing IBS and IBD. Maybe give it a go and kill two birds with one stone! X. I will try and see if I can find an online version...

Yayyyy!! I can see a challenge coming along! Lets Kick low carbs bUTTTTT!

Glad to hear your on top of it now, must take ages figuring out what may potentially flare it up. Your a determined lady and I'm sure you'll get geared to losing again pretty soon x. Scalea are not important hun, what matters is how your looking and feeling x. I am good, just wanna lose 1stone...

Hey you will be hun and feel a lot better for it

Hey all, Doing well so far, yesterdays menu right on plan and I have totally curbed any nut cravings and have swapped to low sugar soya milk for tea, which has a reduced my carb count significantly. Been doing my Pilates also - which is helping me tone nicely. I am not a religious WI-er as I...

Hey well done for getting up and getting back! I'm sure you'll be in K in no time x. Sometimes you just need to let your mind get in the right place, but I;m sure the woe will give you 1) something to focus on other than the other stuff thats had a bad effect on your emotions and 2) some control...

Hey Lynne, I AM here! But its dead as a dodo on here. So sorry to hear you have been suffering with one health issue to another - but love the way you keep going and not just give up! What a shame about the blister going bad - must have been so painful, ouch! Hope your managing the IBS well now...

Hey your doing well, well done x

Doing well, have been doing 1hr of pilates daily and feeling and seeing a huge difference. However, I have STS. Not too worried as could be losing fat but going muscle. Will be trying to cut out dairy and tablet sweetner see if that helps. Hope you are all doing well x.

Day for going really good so far, potential downfall however maybe milk in tea, I keep kidding myself that I'm using only 100ml a day which is 3g carbs but it's far more than that! I collared nut craving so next goal is to cut down on tea. Did my pilates this morning and feel great. b meatfree...

Good morning P, what a fab diary! I came back on here for inspiration, and have found it in your Diary! Well done so far and have a fab day x.

Thanks for popping by, feel free to come along whenever. I actually did exact about three years ago - so hope to be of help to your goal also x.

Hi, I'm busy, I am not new to atkins or minimins, I left the forum as it was really quiet - started again as I am aiming to lose 1 stone (from 11 to 10) over the next 2-3 months and really need somewhere record my journey. I am currently on day 3 and it's going good so far. However, really...

Its not something I could do again.

I love atkins! But its all about so many different factors for different people. I hate counting calories and love the richness of atkins, it also fits into my lifestyle easily as I cook from scratch mostly anyway.

Great! the stickies on here all about are a good starting point x.

It does work, but it is so hard, I hold my hat off to you x. I lost a stone, put it all back on after though and took ages to start losing decent amounts on a normal diet after x. It was because I didn't wean off them just came off and binged.

You certainly will be drop dead gorgeous x

I think I did around three weeks, but if I'm honest it was the worth thing ever. Emotionally so draining and I think it messes your system up very badly. I found I loss weight very quickly but then when I came off I binged very badly due feeling like I had put myself in a food prison!

Hi! congratulations on your engagement and future wedding x. You will hit goal for next september no problem xx. This is a really warm and friendly forum, if a little quiet these days, but just keep posting for your own reference. What have you been doing pre-atkins? I think if your new to...

LOL - sorry. check it out. you can download a free sample before committing to the full version, but I really think you'll enjoy it. Thanks for recommending the products. I've been looking to change my skincare routine, just turned 36! really need to start looking after myself. That's also why...

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I have the kelly coffer one, its very good and no impossible moves!

hey hun, hope all is well with you x.

I know why you would want a change, it does get mundane on atkins after a while. However, this time I'm just going to try mix up my menus. I will read up on it out of interest, but have come to realise atkins is quite easy for me to follow longish term. On the subject of books, can I recommend...

I will post pics later! Off to start my day with getting through the a whole half terms worth of ironing!

Sometimes I think having a small relapse into eating how you did pre-atkins serves as a good reminder and lesson in reinforcing how yukky it is to eat the opposite way! It's seems you have a good kickstart to realising what works for you. Atkins certainly works for me more than anything else (I...

I think the support you get from each other on any woe helps an awful lot. Don't beat yourself up about the weight. Once you start you'll feel better for having the control back with food x.

Im going to do (your/katies?) cheesecake today - been looking forward to it all week x

October 31, 2014 FOODS Calories Carbs Fat Protein Cholest Sodium Sugars Fiber Breakfast Eggs - Fried (whole egg), 2 large 185 1g 14g 13g 420mg 188mg 1g 0g Fried Mushrooms - In Olive Oil, 20 g 97 4g 9g 2g 0mg 300mg 0g 1g Heinz - Baked Beans (415g), 25.25 g 20 3g 0g 1g 0mg 61mg 1g 1g...

Hey, I know its very quiet, I was wondering if people have moved to another forum? How is your Low cal going? I think you shouldn't worry about the 1lb as its most likely muscle mass, which will burn more calories anyway. I can't recommend pilates enough. I'm doing the 10 min solution by Lara...

Hey x, hi - I do pilates as I find on atkins I lose without having to do cardio, as ketosis ensures fat loss. I find I get very toned with that. x

Why is it sts? Have to visits your diary. You seem ok with it though x. WE are going to a big organised fireworks thing tonight with the boys, should be good. You have a great weekend to hun xx

Hi there, welcome! Happy for you to subscribe. I could do with a little company around here. I have done exante before, so I will be happy to help with queries and offer support. Good luck XX

Bet its nice to be with the family here, and go shopping and buy and eat all the stuff you miss x. Awe - thats so lovely of them! I know how you feel about the stomach, when I eat chapatis now I get really bad cramps and also even if I'm sticking to plan but over eat! Your a very determined...

thank you hun x. Hoa are you?

Breakfast Sainsbury - Large King Prawns, 43.75 g 29 0g 0g 6g 0mg 0mg 0g 0g Lunch Princess - Wild Red Salmon (213g), 100 g 143 0g 6g 23g 400mg 1mg 0g 0g Homemade - Grilled Artichokes, 1/8 artichoke 27 4g 1g 1g 0mg 75mg 0g 2g Coop - Nuts Dried Fruit Mixture, 25 g 89 16g 2g 1g 0mg 0mg 15g...

oops forgot to post stats. Breakfast Calories Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Sugar Homemade - Eggs - Soft Boiled, 2 egg 176 2 12 14 160 0 Linda Macartney - Vegetarian Sausages, 1 Sausage 101 4 4 11 300 1 Add Food Quick Tools 277 6 16 25 460 1 Lunch Supreme Choice - Cod, Pan Fried...

Had a good day diet wise yesterday. Had a couple of mouthfuls of donner meat - yuk. Completely off it, I think as I'm eating clean and green it just didn't taste good to me. Done Pilates for 20 mins yesterday and today, gone up to a more advanced level, so still finding my feet on some of the...

Hey Lynne x, Congrats on your sons wedding, you look very elegant. I'm sure the diet will all come together when the visit-fests are out the way x. I'm Low carving again and feeling so much better for it. Its awfully quiet on here these days - but I'm still posting and ranting to myself.

Haven't been on for a few days. Haven't been totally on or off plan over the weekend. Done a little pilates today and remained firmly on plan yesterday. Seeing a difference to tummy and arms already. Hope your all winning. Your Food Diary For: Monday, October 27, 2014 Breakfast Calories...

hey log, I noticed it was eerily quiet on here - I will just rant to myself! The results will come once you sort your mindset, no point forcing it or even beating yourself up about. Just keep posting - for your self to look back and reflect. xx

Hi there Canadian - I have been doing induction for a week and using my fitnessbpal to track. I have noticed at circa 15-29g carbs + 60 - 80g protein + 30 - 40g fat I have been staying unintentionally staying below 1200 calories. So effectively low calorie-ing and with good ratios. I hope this...

hey val - juicer sounds interesting, extremely healthy, convenient and yes much better than crisps and biscuits! Have a fab day x.

Stressful day at the office, after which battling the worst traffic finally got to school, only to discover DS2 had eaten glue! Spent 40 mins with matron waiting for NHS direct to call back. Then had to wait a further 20 mins while dear nephew went on a wild goose around school looking for his...

Welcome! I'm pretty good when I get going, plus I've done them all and can generally cruise through on atkins. I love variety and so its easier on atkins

They were quite easy, I quartered it and have used it for lunch last 4 days. I covered...erm smothered it on oil added a few flakes of dried red chilly and lightly grilled - they were fab! I love beans too, my only down fall on atkins. Imm indian so miss daal (pulses very much).

Yesterday was a little high on the carb side as i made a lamb mince or keema curry, so an onion and tomato tipped me very much over the induction carb limit. I also had some black eyed peas which were 14g - not to worried as at least its not pizza o chocolate. Its very quiet on here, but I...

Thats why I love atkins!!

Breakfast Calories Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Sugar Homemade - Eggs - Soft Boiled, 2 egg 176 2 12 14 160 0 Add Food Quick Tools 176 2 12 14 160 0 Lunch Princess - Wild Red Salmon (213g), 50 g 72 0 3 11 0 0 Homemade - Grilled Artichokes, 1/8 artichoke 27 4 1 1 75 0 Nuts - Pecans, 5 nut 35...

Boo!! XxxxX

Hiya! I'm back again, nice to see a familiar face x. Interesting to see how you get on with the widget x.

Hi there, I'm busy, done Atkins before and achieved goal with ease. Just reading your diary, we are around the same weight, so will be interesting to follow your journey x.

Yesterday was another good day, I had not used all my calories or carbs for two days previous so I could enjoy more food on sunday - which is a relaxed family day and we usually go out to eat but remained all within the plan. 10g over in carbs, but I earned it through saving carbs fri and sat...

Hi CL, yes I exceeded my goal by getting to 9st - without intention as i really got into atkins. I noticed it was pretty quiet on here, but the eason I've not been on here is because I've been low carb-ISH! hence the gain. Thank you for your warm welcome, hope all is well with you.

Yesterday's menu and stats b 1 boiled egg 7g protien s small cheese salad 5g protien 3g carbs l 1 turkey wing 24g protien, 2slices of beef 5g protien, green beens, carrots and cauliflower 13gcarbs d lamb tikka 6g protien Net; protien 47g, carbs 16g

Yesterday's menu and stats 2 large boiled eggs 14g protien 2 fried eggs 14g protien, 2 mushrooms 1 gram carbs, tomatoe 2.4g carbs, and veg sausage 5 gcarbs Dinner 1 small chicken breast 45grams protien Soya milk 2.4g carbs Net; 73g protien, carbs 10.8g

Hey! back on here as I'm starting phase 1 today and need plenty of advice. I'm back on here to steal your menus too!! Me Currently I have not WI as this time last year I got to goal (9.7 from 11st) without WI and did well without it. I think I'm at around 10.7-11 currently. I'm also...

Thank you Katie and Sandra xx. Val - not seen Callanetics before but your right it's very similar and Pilates is relaxing too. Lvmm - hi and thanks for popping by, yes I do it at home. I'm currently doing 10min solutions DVD with Lara Hudson. It's toning incredibly well, I'm getting lovely...

Thank you all, for popping in. Still having problems with the site so I'm sorry I'm being so brief, don't have the patience as the pages are loading too slow! Doing well with diet and Pilates. Got a bit greedy yesterday and ate too much....oops! Loving Pilates I'm getting toned so well, even...

Hi Sandra xx, Your doing so well Hun, you know the drill - its all about overall losses than weekly. Just keep going xx.

Hi gorgeous Brrrrrrrrr its freezing, hope your not outside for too long x. Hope you have a great day xx.

Thank you x.

Well done. Your just hardcore! XxxX

Setting Saturday as my wi day for this 4 week challenge. I've done the deed this morning and I'm now 9.4, which means I've lost 3lbs this week!

Well done on the 2.5 lbs x. Have a great day at the part and say no to the cake!

Good to see you too Katie xx. Shame that Pilates does that, best to stay away then. Would love to do belly dancing too, your so cool ;-)

It was good thanks Hun xx. How are you huni bun?

Hi good morning x. Have not been able to get on via app and it's been too slow on safari. Has anyone else had any problems? Nothing new to report, still plodding along. Hope you all have a great day x.

Ha ha - it's not that bad. If you stick with it you see progress. She's really good, it's her vid that I do x.

it looks easier than it actually is but I really love it x.

Hi gorgeous! Hope your well x. Just catching up with you xx.

Hi huni bun, Just catching up; you look amazing in the dress - gorgeous colour xx. And the cake - wow! Wow! Wow! It was amazing, your so clever and very practical. Sorry to hear about totm and the course, what a pain! Hope you can get through on the coke0 and bar. Nuts are also good to keep...

Morning Hun bun x. Well done on the staying stopped - so proud of you xxxx. Been there know how hard it is at first. The flat sounds beautiful Suse, can't wait to see piccies xx.

Good morning all, Had a ok day yesterday. Did my Pilates, it's the 10min solution one with Lara Hudson. I did two sets of the abs, legs and sculpting for arms. I'm really enjoying it, feel so good after I do it. Yesterday's menu B 3 boiled eggs L lettuce and dollop of cheese and onion...

Hi Sandra - you must have a had such an amazing time in NY. Glad to see your back on and losing xx.

Thank you Sandra and jonsgirl - than you for your kind words, means a lot xx.

Hi ya!! So good to hear you've stopped smoking - keep it up. XxxX And any exercise is good - not naff at all. The important things are that your moving, you enjoy it and it fits in well with your routine xxx.

Thank you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Your one in a million Suzy-woozy xxxxx.

Hi Hun - thank youuuuuuuu mwah xx. Well I WI and I'm still 9.7 so I won't want to lose more than 3-4lbs down to 9.4. This challenge is more to do with having control in my life than weight loss. Gonna be sticking with the Pilates I'm not bored of it yet and makes me feel great after I've done...

Thank you Val, it means a lot x.

Hi everyone hope your all doing good. I've not been on here due to suffering a lot of stress. I became really depressed and went in to fluoxetine. Been taking those for 6 weeks now and can see the fog lifting and feeling a little better. Woe wise I've not been too bad and have maintained...

Thanks Toni xx. Up a bit today with 9.8, not too fussed with that. Gonna upload some Pilates before and afters in a bit x.

Was watching your Leona Lewis tutorial just last night xx. I love that one x

Welcome back huni bun xx. Big hugs and loves on getting into the new place xxxx.

Good luck Lauren xx. You know you can do it xx

Have to record this, I am now 9.7 on the nose!! Can't tell you how joyful I am! I even tried a size 8 coat on, which fit perfectly, although I bought the 10 for comfort. Woohoo!

Hi everyone, hope your all well xx. Not been posting due to too much stress. I've not strictly been on woe either. However, I WI today and to my surprise I've dipped into the 9's at 9'11!! Yayyyyyy I was simply so happy I had to record it on here! I'd love to lose another 7lbs and aim for 9'4...

Just catching up on your diary, WTH to the penis beaker - classic!!!!

Thanks Val and Susie xx. The exercise is really toning me, I can see a real difference.

Hi still here guys, still on woe. Not getting a chance to post much as life is hectic. I'm loving Pilates it's really shaping my legs and arms. Hope your all well xx.

Hi Hun welcome home x

Most of them should have it x.

I'm good, how are you huni?

A little gain for me :(, not disheartened as; I'm totm Had a choc bar in the week Lost 4lbs last week Hoping it will be off by next week.

Wow Toni - that's brilliant, and well done xxx.

Hi kell, I've done a vlcd before and Marigold stock powder worked magic at filling and warming x

Thanks x

God thurs are hectic!!

Planning on glugging down lots of water today, had 1.5 litres. Didn't do too well yesterday had a bourneville bar and 2posh fishcakes. I'm drawing a line under it. Hope not to have gained.

Hi everyone, I'm good. Managed to get through eid okayish. Was mostly good yesterday and today apart from one skip up which was half a bourneville bar. I know I won't see a loss this week. I will be happy with a sts.

Oh dear Lynne how scary for you. It must be your blood sugar spiking up at once. Hope your feeling better today x.

Bless Hun, so glad to hear its gonna be ok x.

Oh that's great Toni, so glad you could make time for yourself especially with all the mayhem that comes with looking after lil'ones. Good idea to record it, but would you get distracted or procrastinate at home? Should be ok if you alternate that way you'll be shedding fat and toning at once...

I really don't know what it was Lynne. Why are women such cows?? I'm so lovely to everyone, I always welcome new people, get cakes in for people's birthdays and generally get on well with everyone.

Good luck x. Be brave commando x.

Good morning xx. Pilates done, breakfast had. Gotta go get ready for the day properly now. Going to my mums straight after school and staying the night due to Eid. Kids have a day off tomorrow. Hoping celebrations won't get in way of diet. B eggs mushrooms L chick curry and curried spinach D...

Thanks Val x.

Get it out! We'll do it together!! I chose it after 'normal' exercise was making me stall and although I was toning well I really got fed up of the scales not budging (for over 9 weeks!). So far Pilates has been ok, I'm actually enjoying it - it's making me stand up straighter and giving me lots...

Coffeelover's up & down diary Hun you can lose it by Xmas, just get back on it when you feel better around carbs. I think sometimes it's best not to deprive the mind too much and let it think it's not in a carb free prison. We'll be here when you need us xx. Sending hugs xx.

My Atkins diary Awe Hun poor you - as kimmi says you've done so brilliantly considering how little sleep you've been getting for so long. Just get your strength back up before you shred again xx. Yes, Kellmo and Tee have done very well on it but we all have different challenges to overcome...

Danka xx. HVe a great week x. Looks like a blessing about the cupboards being out of stock after reading the others comments about ikea. Hope it's sorted x.

Just uploading some pics, will upload in 2 weeks again to see the difference Pilates makes.

Morning everyone!! I'm bright eyed this morning!! Just waiting for hubby to go off to work so I can do my Pilates. B eggs mushrooms, not sure of the rest but probably going to be a chicken curry and curried Savoy cabbage. Basically I boil it with chilli powder, chilli flakes and a tomatoe...

Morning Hun, what is the link to the kindle freebies?

Awe JG love those unexpected hugs xx. You don't want boiler clonking out at this time. Apparently it's going to snow next month!!

Or maybe you were due a woosh anyway x.

Hey he'll love living in Nottm, it's really diverse and funky. X. I imagine Brighton student life to be good too x.

Hi Hun thanks I'm pretty much on target for oct, hopefully if I can get down another 4lbs I'm averaging 8 a month. Hot choc I make with hot water, bourneville coco, a dash of liquid sweetnee, a little alpro and little single cream.

Thanks suse x. Sat here with a large hot chocolate (drink of choice recently) don't envy all the poor blighters out doing the marathon in our town today. B 2fried eggs L roast chick leg and cabbage D chicken bhuna (gonna do it fairly dry) with pointed red peppers, green bullet chillies and...

Haha that's so funny!! She's so cute x.

Let's hope the lil'tinkers allow you to sleep x.

Morning suse, Boo hiss to Ikea - hope you get it sorted xx. It's been raining here heavily all night and continues to. Have a relaxing day xx.

Hi kimmi sounds like your really in the swing of it and view it more as a lifestyle choice. I often do things with other mums at the park and away's come away feeling quite proud that I've had a diet drink or black coffee when everyone's has been indulging in ice cream, cakes and crisps! Don't...

Hey well done on the woosh xxx. 48hour shift??? Bloody hell your hardcore! X

Hey Hun hope you got back ok and get a chance to have some proper food today.

Hi Sarah, so sorry your feeling so poorly. It's definitely not sensible carrying on if your feeling this way. Hope cutting out the fats will help xx. Do also bring to the attention of your dr too huni. Take Care x

What lovely friends you have suse! I never get an invitation of any kind! Even though I'm always hosting at mine!! I'll be dropping a few hints to people this week. Awe how very sad, sending vibes, prayers to her too xxxxx. 'Dear god, please grant this sister who is a young mother a speedy...

Hi did kettleworx with a 5lb bell, it was a good workout and my shape changed loads. However, it made me stall as I was losing fat but gaining muscle. I saw a big difference in 2weeks and was very well toned.

Happy birthday x. Have a great day x.

Hey!! Woop woop 4lbs off this week! So I'm now 10 on the nose!! Pilates didn't stall me after all. Look forward to the 9s.

Thank you meg. I really hope we can pull together as a group and produce some good work and gain good marks. This diet is truly amazing in what you can eat, I've tried them all but always end up back here. Your losses have been really very good through out - well done xx.

Thank you tony. I really thought I'd sts as I added in exercise this week, so wasn't expecting a loss at all. I'd love to get another couple of lbs off to be 9something on my Birthday

Well done tony x. Woop woop woop 4lbs down for me!!!! I'm very happy 10st on the nose!! Hope to see the 9s soon.

Hey living room looks fab, and jack is cute x. Congrats on your new place xx.

Here here meg x.

Hey JG sorry to hear about your disaster day out of town. I'm sure you'll make it back up in the 3weeks xx

Coffeelover's up & down diary Hi well done on huge loss and only in 12days x. Can't comment on the carbs but are your irons up? Tiredness typical of anaemia, get it checked out x. Or the most obvious are you due soon? Hence the carb cravings.

Kat1e's Diary - a little focus needed! Hi Katie Prague sounds lovely and yay for being on target with losses. You'll have the inch off in no time. I know you love your Zumba but maybe you could target one area by doing 10mins each day at home. Well done Mr.Katie on dinner xx.

....jelousing your shopping trips! I prefer wood over granite so yayyyyy!! Enjoy your LMVing xx.

Wow! Suss your superwoman!!! Jelous

Hi Hun, omg with the measurements you skinny minny!! Although not good about the calf feeling bad all the time. You should stop the exercise until it's better xx. I had a Jillian Micheals vid (6week 6pack) which triggered a really bad pain in my shoulder every time I did it, I think it was...

Thank you Susie xxx. She was fine today. Hope it stays that way. How are you huni?

Thanks so much for your comments Val and Lisa x. Your comments are very much welcomed Lisa, your not rambling xx. I sent her an email and she was absolutely fine today and even apologised. Hope there's no more of it. I really want to get my head down and do well this year.

Been up for ages as haven't been sleeping too well lately. Thought I'd throw this at you ladies thoughts please x..... As you know started back at uni and one of my peers is behaving a little odd towards me. I'm working on a group project with her (and 4 others) she is constantly talking over...

Your welcome Lynne, I've been doing this one for a while now and started with water bottles. They're just as good :-). Go for you will feel better for moving about a bit xx.

Val its ok back wise I haven't had any problems. I think it's important to have good form, and always listen to your body and stop if you feel uncomfortable. Lynne - it's a 10min solution DVD Pilates with Lara Hudson. This is the arms section http://youtu.be/_WwK9lWwxnw I've been doing between...

I'm getting there with the Pilates, really can't believe how hard it is. I only chose it as a easy option.

I bet he wasn't Hun x. I think your ok if you drink loads x.

I prefer wood to granite as although granite is hard wearing the slighted mark always show up and my kitchen is far to sunny to be forgiving. Those cupboards would look gorge with a dark top either stone (midnight) or wood (walnut) Hope this helps.

I hope it does and without making me stall. It looks so easy but damn it's hard!! But I'm determined to get good. How are you?

Yuk - got such a horrible taste all the time. So conscious of breadth too...yuk!!

Been good even though not posted much. I'm out of the dark choc and nuts so won't be replacing until I start losing again! Getting on good with the Pilates, doing it everyday and seeing progress with some of the more challenging moves - determined to be able to get better. Hope it doesn't...

I can't live without my spices, although my insides are always groaning at me for it! Your welcome x.

Well I think I'm in deep ketosis; furry tongue, baaaaad Bo and breath and no appetite! B left over broccoli quiche (this will be a life saver on days I'm out the house early. L chicken breast wafers and curried Callaloo spinach D roast chicken drowned in chilli powder and chilli flakes with...

Hi katie thank you x..how are you? How was Prague?

Hi Lauren hope your feeling better now x.

Oh WW why do we sabotage it by being silly??? Nuts are a complete nightmare for me too. Hey ho lets be good next week. I have completely run out now anyway.

Yes, I know it's typical of Atkins to have fits and starts. Hope it's a better week next week.

Great news Hun, you'll be there on time hopefully xx. Understandably you've got too much to worry about/sort out to be thinking of woe. Just get back when life is more settled x. We have a wii but it's not used at all. I packed it away.

Coffeelover's up & down diary Woweeee well done on the -4 Val x.

Hey Hun, you know this but; Your losing inches and toning up tremendously on shred. You haven't gained or gone off plan. The benefits of the exercising far outweigh what the scales say. As fella says you are looking slimmer, you just can't see it. I bet the treggings look fab on you, you just...

Hey well done - result!! Well done for staying on track all these weeks xx. Have a lovely afternoon xx

Hiya - don't feel bad we've all been there. Well done for stopping at the malted milks as you could have gone completely AWOL. Be good and stay good for the rest of the day x.

Hey Hun, you have brilliant at maintaining a firm yet not too rigid attitude to the WOE and it's working! Keep the same head for your oct trip - enjoy be merry and then back on the game in November. Some lovely new clothes to slim into will be a great incentive to keep focused. I have a dress...

I wrote this last night but it's disappeared?!! Hate the minis app! Jeans sound fab Hun. Personally I never wear treggins or jeggins as they don't flatter me at all (I must be getting old but I think your clothes should be fitted but flattering). I'm really into jogging trousers atm I've got...

Great big sts for me this week so a little disappointed as I want 5-8lbs off this month. Not a good start to October really. I knew it would be this way as; Had mixed nuts most days Had aldi 5g choc everyday! Has lady week earlier in week Not been to park properly either On the plus side...

Waterworks' Diary Hi it's always difficult if your out of your normal routine, that's where I get out a lot. Your back now so nothing a week of clean and green won't sort out. Katie I always sneakily eat out the middle too usually with a cocktail stick! Have a great weekend WW x.

Sts for me :-/, a little disappointed as I wanted 8lbs off this month, so not a great start to oct challenge. Hey ho. Onwards x.

Well done SL xx.

Hi suse x, what bloomin idiots at HA to make you go round the houses! Still at least it's all sorted now so Relax x.

Ooooooh loving the sound of the jeans, what colour did you get??

Hi meg, hope we all see good losses. I'm not sure I will though.....too many nuts and dark choccies this week.

Great to plan ahead - saves getting caught out, which is often the main problem with low carb.

The shred is really paying off, tum looks wicked x.

Hi loving your positivity Hun, your doing great xx. Well done for ditching hottie and not raiding the cupboards. It's usual to have huge carb cravings just as you deplete all carbs, which is consistent with the sticks turning dark. You have done the hard part, the rest is all being organised so...

Poor you Hun, bet it's killing. Hope it rights itself soon x. Sending hugs...... I have a good mind to tell orby to stop being a madam and look after mummy while she's poorly ! ;-))

Hiya!! Lynne - don't let them ruin your trip, I'm sure you'll have a fab time xx. Suse - mwa for being you xxxxx. Val - I was completely the same before until I thought no more rushing around for every other thing and not making any time for myself.....I feel much better for making the effort...

Coffeelover's up & down diary Third titty!!

A real joy to read and hear your positivity - it's been the making of you xx. You certainly are going from strength to strength my girl xx. So lovely of you to try and lighten the mood with patients and help them to relax...there are def too many grumpy H-professionals out there. Re your ex...

Thanks Toni and suse I will try xx. Meg - I'm exactly the same, in that taking time to get ready and doing my hair and make up nice is the only thing making me feel good. I have vowed never to leave the house frumpy again, every night a maje a special effort to get organised so I have enough...

Hi Lisa xx, hope your doing good x (heard all about the exercise you've been getting lol). Re puke - Peterborough is a very unfriendly place, that's just how it is. Thanks for the that, gonna give it a go x. Everything seems such a big effort at the minute.

Pilates not done :-/ need serious words with myself! Menu B eggs mushrooms L slow cooked lamb and a lil salad D leak soup S hot choc made with soya

Ditto Hun x

We can do it because we're Women!! It's certainly is gonna be busybusybusy but most definitely worth it! I loved Yr 1, even though it was a struggle. I've been reading your diary and can say you will make a well cool teacher ;-) (seeing you at the head of the classroom in those Ms.whiplash...

Green and blacks isn't that bad! Well done in keeping up with shred - embrace the but ache!!

You will just keep chipping away. I'm starting 2nd year BA business management tomorrow. What are you studying?

Your doing so good with the shred, your attitude is brill and makes me wanna get back into my physical. Unfortunately is always all or nothing when it comes to exercise and me. Hope you perk up today x.

Hey good for you for sticking up to that rude jealous woman. She was obviously just hating because you guys were actually having a good time. Woohoo to the new robust JG xx. We didn't get the teachers strike here luckily. Hope you do manage to eat better today as although it's good you don't...

Best to get the approvals Suse than spend all that money only to be forced to change it all back. I know the red tape sucks but best to play by book. Hope you get a swift go ahead xx. Boo hiss to HA :-/

Coffeelover's up & down diary Good luck with restart val, hope you can overcome stealing hubby's illegals. The biccy sounds so very yum x.

Coffeelover's up & down diary Ha ha ha

Good luck Hun xx

Hi all, yesterday was a terrible day emotion wise, I was so very low and frustrated with myself for it! Made a visit to the docs as I couldn't focus on anything. She was so good at listening and said it must be due to the implant being taken out - apparently it takes a few weeks for hormones to...

Awe Lynne how awful you feel this way about your long awaited trip. Just tell them all to grow up and sort their B.S out in a grown up fashion or else just stay out of each other's way!!

Thank you Hun x. I bet you can't wait for your trip to the uk. X.

Awe meg spices send veg dishes into another world. Without necessarily being too hot. Stick with me kid you'll soon spice whizz!

Yayyyyyyy! Well done xx.

Awe thanks WW, I tried to explain the recipe as best as I could as I don't need to follow recipes when I do the Indian stuff. Hope it doesn't sound too complicated??? I'm hoping to try your leek soup this week. How are you?

Coffeelover's up & down diary Hiya .Val - happy birthday, sounds you had a great day. Well done for hubby for the lovely gifts. Are you restarting today?

Awe suse it will soon be your very own palace. Go for the wine o'clock xx.

Hi Katie, Pilates was brill it finally felt like I had my mojo back. I gave it my all and can see myself wanting to progress and get good at it. Some of the moves were awfully difficult but I'm hoping to improve with practice. I'm hoping Pilates is not going to give me the stalls I have had in...

Hi val this recipe is very, very authentic - a rustic villagey dish. I use 3 tins of Callaloo spinach (this can be replaced with any leafy greens). 1 tin of spinach leafs in water. 2-3tins Callaloo (a must try) 1-2 spinach leafs (or 2-3fresh bunches if you prefer) 2tablespoons natural yoghurt...

Ohhhhhhh - good luck lovely xxxxxxxxxxx.

Hey fab fab fab on measurements - that's great . XxX

Morning gals, Thanks Katie, WW, Val and suse, yes I'm feeling ok about staying the same this week as I have loss over 3weeks and so this 4th sts week is quite typical of the Atkins pattern. I also came on unexpectedly this week, not a normal heavy bleed on none the less. Having my implant out...

Hi JG, so fleshing reading your recent posts. Your doing so brilliantly overcoming your issues with weight and confidence. Your son hits the nail on the head when he says 'you can do anything!' You really can. Your so blessed to have a wonderful hubby and in laws x. Dressing table looks fab...

Hey what a great compliment - you certainly are a sexy momma xx.....Just go with what your guts telling you Hun. Yeah it's too soon for anything serious but there's no harm in dinner and light spooning lol!! Only joking :-). Seriously, there's no harm in letting him take you out and make you...

Those choccies look absolutely Devine! Enjoy x. It's been really nice and sunny here all day . Enjoy your shopping on Google Hun x.

What a load of nonsense re the pillows and duvet - some people!! Sounds like you had a great time anyway and well done on staying on it. I would never have been able to at pizza express.

Thanks guys, I'll have to get some. Although I went into town for them yesterday but had to leave due to ds1 feeling and being sick! He was so sick as I was paying for my car parking - the people behind me were giving me such looks of disgust, as if it was my fault. We really do live in a very...

Sts for me this week :-/ a little disappointed but I have lost every week for 3 weeks, a total of 10lbs in 4. So I guess I'm consistent with the Atkins pattern and can't complain at a rate of 10lb a month. Hope you all do better x.

Thanks guys, can't take saint johns wart due to having an implant. Would love to know more about the rescue remedy.....how is it ingested?

Hi Hun, thought you'd like to see some pics for inspiration. Our bathroom - my pride and joy (warning it's quite messy today). . We did complete it five years ago so it's not the latest, trends change so fast these days.

Hiya Hun x, Gotta warn you it's a lengthy, expensive, extensive process making a house into a home. Ditto with the others on money pit, hours has had K's spent on it and we still need more stuff done to it. My advice is take your time, save and get all the stuff you want rather than put things...

Now, now T and WW - be nice, lol. Suse - I really needed some of those - mwa xxx. Been feeling quite down lately and not managing very well with it. Everyday seeming like a roller coaster of sadness, irritability and anger but never happy or content, been falling out with everybody. Went to...

Sorry your feeling poorly Hun. Don't be so hard on yourself about the meds, it's more important to get through the cold right now. Hope you feel better soon x.

Morning Tee, Ha ha to the magners, we live in a corner house and its a big plot so fence goes all the way round. Broccoli soup (can add cauliflower too). Boil the veg in any stock, half full. Add tablespoon or 2 of grated cheese, blitz with blender, add tablespoon cream and season to taste. X

Morning all, Not in the greatest mood today - hopefully will pick up later. Absolutely cream crackered from doing the fence yesterday. It's back breaking work! Taking kids out for tea straight after school so hopefully will cheer up after a natter with the mums. Really into soup and stews...

Ha ha waterworks.

The chocolate is sooo yummy and it's a psychological thing but as you get your own bar. Oh my yoghurt is so messy, bet you had fun cleaning it up.

Coffeelover's up & down diary Hi Val well done on the 2lbs x. Are you doing south beach?

Hey what a thoughtful hubby getting you sweets - he's a keeper ;-). Chicken does sound Delish x.

Bratties??

Hi Kellmo, love your diary x. You sound in the zone with the exercise - well done x.

Thanks for all your replies guys, you lot never fail me. Even when I've not been posting for while its like I never left when I show my face again. XxxxX.