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A 2.5lb gain for me this week. Thoroughly deserved. Trying to get back on track again. Toxicsgrl 43lbs to go 7lbs lost. Bean an Tí 44.6lbs to go 5.4lbs lost. Susienoz - 32lbs to go 7lbs lost LadyF - 56lbs to lose, 14lbs lost, 42lbs to go purpleorc 22lbs to go 28lbs lost Tringle 16.9kg to go...

Tipperary 0kg/7.6kg ChilliQ 1.5lb/10lb purpleorc 5lb/10lb Pratainua 0.4/ 14lb Simone45 3.25lb/14.75lb Boofle 5.5/10 LittleElle 6.25kg/10kg Rsr96/ srrs21 0/28lbs MrsTeacup 3/14lbs DeeOne_UK 7lbs/16lbs Charlotte_k 0lbs/10lbs Susie58 1lb/33lb Lil miss chatterbox 5.5lb/42lb French Chic 2.4/15 Misty...

A little frustrated with myself this week. A 2.5lb gain, but sadly deserved. Trying to get back on track for next week.

Not a great Week in the end to be honest. 2.5lb gain this week. You know the age old saying: you can't out exercise a bad diet! Mainly been the weekend I've been bad for: ice cream., biscuits and wine! But yesterday I found myself heading back to my old binging habits. I think largely because...

Wow! Well done @purpleorc that's awesome! 😁

So, Wednesday I was coming down with a cold, sore throat and felt really 'ugh', and just had a day of resting. Certainly helped cos although my throat is still sore, I've had so much energy yesterday and today. Just managed to tackle a 3 mile walk on hilly Country roads - a walk I'd tried a few...

Really enjoyed this walk this morning. A little slippy in places, and some very steep bits, but beautiful views and absolutely gorgeous weather.

Hi becki100, welcome and thank you. Good luck to you. You can do it. You've just got to believe in yourself, and not give up! x

5lb loss for me this week! Very happy with that. 😁 Toxicsgrl 43lbs to go 7lbs lost. Bean an Tí 44.6lbs to go 5.4lbs lost. Susienoz - 32lbs to go 7lbs lost LadyF - 62lbs to lose, 14lbs lost, 48lbs to go purpleorc 23lbs to go 27lbs lost Tringle 16.9kg to go 6.1kg lost Simone45 27lb to go 23lb...

5lb loss for me this week! 😁 Very happy with that! Tipperary 0kg/7.6kg ChilliQ 1.5lb/10lb purpleorc 4lb/10lb Pratainua 0.4/ 14lb Simone45 3.25lb/14.75lb Boofle 3.5/10 LittleElle 5.5kg/10kg Rsr96/ srrs21 0/28lbs MrsTeacup 3/14lbs DeeOne_UK 7lbs/16lbs Charlotte_k 0lbs/10lbs Susie58 1lb/33lb Lil...

Weighed in this morning with a 5lb loss 😁. Been a great week. Had loads of energy and have been doing 2 walks of 2 miles a day. Can't manage any more than that now as I've also been drinking a gallon of water a day, and wouldn't make it any further without needing the loo! 🤣 I'm not in as much...

Top photo was exactly 1 month ago, and bottom picture is today. I am actually shocked to see a difference here, but my double chin is definitely shrinking! I'm having a good week so far. Lots of water, walking and being 100% on plan, and keeping a food diary to keep me in check. Feeling good...

Weighed in this morning with another STS! I'm a little frustrated right now. I don't know if it's because of doing so much extra walking this week, or because of star week, or if my food isn't quite as on plan as I thought. So this week I think I need to write everything down! On the plus side I...

Weighed in this morning with another STS! I'm a little frustrated right now. I don't know if it's because of doing so much extra walking this week, or because of star week, or if my food isn't quite as on plan as I thought. So this week I think I need to write everything down! Tipperary...

Weighed in this morning with another STS! I'm a little frustrated right now. I don't know if it's because of doing so much extra walking this week, or because of star week, or if my food isn't quite as on plan as I thought. So this week I think I need to write everything down! Toxicsgrl 43lbs...

Well done! You are doing amazing!

Hi Trinigirl, Welcome! Hope your operation goes well!

Well done! That's a great loss!

Absolutely! And I don't want to just follow a diet, but rather to live healthier for the rest of my life. Every change I make I plan to keep forever. We can definitely do this!

Yes, maintenance is definitely a skill I need to learn. The journey will be long and not always easy, but it will be worth it. Drinking loads of water this week to help too, and keeping positive! 😁

So no loss for me this week. Been a bit off plan on a couple of days with my food, but still kept up the exercise. I'm in a much better place again now mentally and ready to take on this next week! Onwards and downwards!

No change for me this week but I know why. Ready to focus now onto getting a great result next week. 🙂 Tipperary 0kg/7.6kg ChilliQ 1.5lb/10lb purpleorc 3lb/10lb Pratainua 0.4/ 14lb Simone45 2.25lb/15.75lb Boofle 1.5/10 LittleElle 3kg/10kg Rsr96/ srrs21 0/28lbs MrsTeacup 3/14lbs DeeOne_UK...

No change for me this week, but I know why. Refocused again now, so on to next week 🙂 Toxicsgrl 43lbs to go 7lbs lost. Bean an Tí 44.6lbs to go 5.4lbs lost. Susienoz - 32lbs to go 7lbs lost LadyF - 62lbs to lose, 14lbs lost, 48lbs to go purpleorc 27lbs to go 23lbs lost Tringle 16.9kg to go...

So yesterday wasn't a great day for me stress wise, and I gave into the jaffa cakes. However I still went out in the evening for a 2 mile walk, which helped me refocus. Today I'm going to work on meal planning for the next week to help keep me on track, and also go for another walk. Also...

Yay! It's good to get things moving again! 😁 Really helps the motivation!

Weighed in this morning with a 3lb loss 😁. Feeling a bit brighter today.

Hi, 3lb loss for me this week 😁 Tipperary 0kg/7.6kg ChilliQ 1.5lb/10lb purpleorc 3lb/10lb Pratainua 0.4/ 14lb Simone45 1.25lb/16.75lb Boofle 0/10 LittleElle 3kg/10kg Rsr96/ srrs21 0/28lbs MrsTeacup 3/14lbs DeeOne_UK 3lbs/16lbs Charlotte_k 0lbs/10lbs Susie58 1lb/33lb Lil miss chatterbox 3lb/42lb

Hi, 3lb loss for me this week 😁 Toxicsgrl 43lbs to go 7lbs lost. Bean an Tí 44.6lbs to go 5.4lbs lost. Susienoz - 32lbs to go 7lbs lost LadyF - 62lbs to lose, 11lbs lost, 51lbs to go purpleorc 29lbs to go 21lbs lost Tringle 16.9kg to go 6.1kg lost Simone45 30.25lb to go 19.75lb lost...

Another 2 mile walk done this evening. Unfortunately hasn't help my mood tonight like it usually would. Hopefully a good night's sleep will help.

A bit of a smaller walk yesterday with my OH and kids. Just over 2 miles. Still being on plan, but mood has been wavering this weekend. Want to get out for a walk later, but need to see if I can get comfortable in my trainers. I've got myself a nasty blood blister on my toe that's getting...

Hi all, I would like to join please. Been back on plan for a week and a half and lost 9lbs in my 1st week! Weighing in on Tuesdays. I would like to lose 84lbs by Christmas! Really motivated at the moment!

Yesterday was a really busy day. Lots of errands to run, and by the time I put my youngest to bed I was knackered! But I still went out for a 4 mile walk anyway! Over 16,000 steps done in total yesterday, and turned down apple pie and custard. Proud of myself, and slowly starting to love myself...

Thanks and welcome!

I'm also following slimming world. I had been going to classes pre covid, but when it went virtual I really struggled and lost my way. Just got my head back in the right place to try again. Feeling much more positive, and finding the exercise really helps keep me on plan. Just finished a 3 mile...

Thank you. Just had a look and added myself to it.

Hi, I would like to start this challenge please. Started again last and lost 9lbs, am weighing in on Tuesdays. I'm hoping to lose 42lbs by the end of June.

Hi, and thank you. Trying really hard this time. I haven't seen the challenge, but will take a look, thank you.

Managed a longer walk today...nearly 4 miles! Feeling good today.

Hi, I have battled with my weight for years, as well as suffering with depression and anxiety. My back is in pain all the time because of my excess weight, and I've decided I really need to give this another go. I restarted last week, and am already 9lbs down. I have been out walking around 2...

So my week didn't start great, but by day 4 I seemed to get back on track properly. Like something finally just clicked! Anyway, ended the week with a 3lb loss 😊

Another 1lb on this week. Not surprised by that at all. New week, new year , new start. Planned my whole weeks food out, so time to get back on track.

Thanks. Put on a fair bit over Christmas and New year though, so now at (just) a 6lb loss. Need to get back on track. Struggling with the kids being off school still until Monday.

Welcome aboard! To me the new plan looks like a cross between Ww and SW!

My weeklies renew on Sunday, so still time to claw back. Food looks good. I'm having a lean pork medallion (4sp), boiled potatoes (4sp), parsnips (2sp) cooked in olive oil (1sp), peas and carrots (0sp), and a little Apple sauce (1sp). Big dinner tonight lol, but I get loads of points atm.

It's hard with all the Christmas things! Well done on your loss! 3lbs is great! Although it's hard now it'll be worth it and feel so much better in January when it comes. I started Well, but went out on Sunday night and used some, but not all, of my weeklies. Then on Monday my kids were off...

Hi, How are you getting on? Seems quiet again!

Thank you! Absolutely buzzing!

Lol. I'm an early bird. Usually get up around 5am on weekdays, and my body clock doesn't seem to care it's a weekend!

So I weighed in today after my first full week on WW, and have lost 12lbs! Over the moon right now!

Glad you'ryou're doing well. I love sweet potato fries! I make them myself though, just peel sweet potatoes, cut into chips, place on baking tray and spray with fry light. Sometimes I add paprika, then bake for 25 mins at 200°C. I have just finished my first week. Used every daily point allowed...

Take it easy! Have a good day x

Pleased you're getting on well. I had a rubbish day yesterday, and ended up at the biscuits, so I have now used all my weeklies, but not gone over. 2 more days til my weigh in, time to refocus!

I like overnight oats. I use 40g porridge oats, mix in 0% fat natural yoghurt. LeAve in the fridge overnight. Then in the morning add sweetener and mixed berries. Only the oats are pointed at 4sp.

Yeah me too. I think it's probably always like that when there's a change though! Xx

Hi, I signed up to WW online on Sunday and am doing flex. Really enjoying it. I use loads of beans and pulses in my cooking anyway, so am happy they'e now 0sp. I am on day 5 now, haven't cheated once, and haven't needed my weeklies (yet!) Good luck to you!

hope this link works to my new diary https://www.minimins.com/threads/here-we-go-again.359060/

Day 4 today, and I haven't cheated once! Really proud of myself. Had a rubbish start to the day with my autistic son having a major meltdown, but I didn't turn to junk food like usual. Instead I sat down with a nice hot drink, and read through the weight watchers connect forum. Feel good for not...

Had a brilliant 1st day yesterday, all tracked. I think I'm going to like their new plan!

I have started a new diary now in weight watchers, but I don' know if I can add a link? Probably need to use my computer rather than phone!

Hi all, I've signed up to WW online today to hopefully help me shift this unnecessary extra weight once and for all! Looking for support and recipe ideas!

Since I'm switching to We should I move my diary? How do I do that?

Thanks for all your support! 4lbs off for me this week! Been really tough food wise as I struggle to afford healthier good , especially things that day fat free, so have had to waste syns on things that could be free! That said, I decided to sign up to weight watchers online this morning as it...

Thanks guys. I think I need to make more of an effort to post on here regularly too.

I may talk to my go. Cannot afford private sadly. As for school run - my oldest goes by taxi with escort paid by the council due to SEN and my living in a small rural village 6 miles away from school ( and not being able to drive - which I hope to tackle next year!). My daughter walks to school...

I see my doctor quite regularly as a small councilling session, but haven't really found it too helpful tbh. I think what I really need is some friends! I have no social life since I moved house 3 and a half years ago. I kind of feel trapped by my house. I want to go out for walks, for example...

So all was going well until I went on holiday about 4 weeks ago! Went off the wagon completely, and struggled to regain motivation. I tried slim fast for a quick fix, but found I got too hungry, and then started binging on rubbish! Anyway, I am back to where I started again :oops: and really...

Thank you, and good luck to you too!

So in the last 2 weeks I'm down 1.25kg!

Just realised I haven't been back on here in 2 weeks! Life has been hectic, rearranged most of the furniture in my house, after getting some new furnishings, done an exam and then there's the kids too! Anyway, things haven't always gone to plan foodwise, especially when my cooker was blocked off...

Thanks both. I'm having a good day so far, which will hopefully turn into a good week!

Hi all, I'm no stranger to slimming world - I've tried many times and failed many Times, but I know the plan works when I can stick to it! I'm 32 and weigh over 23 stone! I decided to work in kilograms this time as this is what my doctor works in. I'm currently seeing a lifestyle advisor once a...

1st week back, and I lost 5lbs! Happy with that!

5lbs lost for me this week! Yay!

So the week ended up a bit up and down, but I weighed in and I lost 5lbs! :woohoo: So onto this week. I think I may struggle a bit today and tomorrow with mothers day and my hubby birthday (especially as we are out all day), but I should get lots of walking done!

So yesterday started Ok, but then I struggled with some of the treats we have in the house. It's really hard to stop when you start, and I became aware of just how far over syns I had gone. Not wanting to give in I decided to calorie count for the day and managed to pull myself back from...

So yesterday all was going well until after my hubby finished work, and wanted to go and get a few bits and pieces for his projects at home (Wood to mend my fence in this case). By the time we were finished and ready to go home it was nearly 7pm, neither of us had eaten and nor had the kids, and...

So yesterday was a bit easier, and I felt more focussed. Yesterdays food: B/f: 40g porridge oats (HEB), fat free natural yoghurt (free), sweetener (free), mixed berries & cherries (free), 1tsp jam (1 syn) Mid AM: pear (free), nectarine (free), 50g milk chocolate (12.5 syns) Lunch: omelette...

So yesterday was a tough day, but I managed to stay on track by constantly reminding myself why I need to do this. Yesterday's food: B/f: 40g porridge oats (HExB), 300ml 1% fat milk (HExA), sweetener (free), 1tsp jam (1 syn) Mid AM: Apple (free), pear ( free), 2 mini Oreos (5 syns) Lunch...

Thanks. Can't wait to get to the teens. This has been a big barrier to me every time I've tried losing weight before, but this time I want to break through. Good luck to you!

So today's food: B/f: boiled egg (free), 2 ryvitas (3 syns), grapes (free) Mid Am: 40g porridge oats (HExB), fat free natural yoghurt (free), sweetener (free), mixed berries (free) Lunch: gluten free pasta (free), mixed vegetables (free), Passata (free), 40g low fat mature cheddar cheese...

I would like to have lost at least 6 stone, and be well on my journey to a healthier me!

So I am starting in the 22's this week at 22st 9lb! I have a feeling I'm on my own up here though :(

Hi everyone, I have just started today, so no weight loss to report yet, but I will be a Sunday at-home weigher. Good luck everyone.

Hi, I am starting slimming world (again) today, but this time I am really motivated. I am hoping you can keep encouraging me along the way. I joined slimming world online, but I am planning to drop the membership as I'm not finding it much more useful to me than all the literature I already...

1lb loss for me this week, so still here.

1lb loss for me this week. tbh this week hasn't been great for me - everything has just seemed to go wrong, from school to the car breaking down :( I'm an emotional eater so that has not helped! This week I have my OU exam, and I'm rather panicking. I will need all my willpower to stop me just...

Reporting a 1lb loss for me today. Hoping I don't mess up next week with stress eating - I have an exam on Wednesday and have a terrible habit of dealing with the pressure by eating! Dextermummy - target 19lbs (lost 13lbs, 6lbsto go) maryt001 - target 11lbs (lost 1lb, 10lbs to go) Vorona -...

Hi, thanks for popping by. Yes I'm still with the OU. Got a exam next week, and 2 more modules starting 1st October. I'm studying for a mathematics and statistics degree, just going into my final year.

Hi, wow! a bracket I fit into! lol, but hopefully not for long! It's taken me since December to lose over 2 stone, and I had hoped to be below 20 stone for my holiday in July, but now am aiming for the end of September. Onwards and Downwards!

Hi, At the moment I'm doing weight watchers pro points. And lots of walking!

Hi I'd like to join please. I usually weigh in on Saturdays. dextermummy - target 19lbs (lost 8lbs, 11lbs to go) maryt001 - target 11lbs (lost 1lb, 10lbs to go) Vorona - Target: 8lbs (lost 0lbs, 8lbs to go) Cynicalgirl - Target: 11lbs (lost 2.6lbs, 8.4lbs to go) jenny_belte - target 14lbs (lost...

Woohoo! 4lbs off for me this week. I don't know how much of that was my own hard work, and how much was due to me being ill on Wednesday, but I'm taking it! I have now lost just over 10% if my starting weight! Feeling happy :D

Yeah. You're not supposed to go below this value at all. At the moment I'm on 35 pro points a day. You can also earn activity points, which are optional whether you have them or not. Hope that helps!

Hi Chelby! :welcome2: I tend to chop and change between weight watchers propoints and slimming world, according to what's best for me at the time. To work out how many propoints you should be consuming you need to add the scores (in brackets) together: 1. Gender: Female (2), Male (8) 2. Age...

So another 2lbs off for me over the last 3 weeks. Just 1lb until I get my 10% :) People are even starting to notice now. Feeling good :)

So the last 6 weeks have been pretty hectic, with school holidays, a holiday to Butlins, 2 weeks with my sister visiting and my birthday, but I've come out the other end 2lbs lighter. Looking forward to things settling down back to normal again, and getting more of this weight shifted. :)

Chin up! Think positive. You can do it! :)

Thank you! Feeling really 'in the zone' at the moment! :D Even got the kids joining in on the walks!

So in the last 3 weeks I have lost another 5lbs! :D Getting there slowly, but surely! Re-trying slimming world from home at the moment. Seems to be helping.

Good luck with weight watchers!

Yay! Another 1lb off for me this week. It might be slow, but at least numbers are going in the right direction. :)

Hi and good luck on SW. I'm also a student (mature), but studying from home, and have over 10 stone to lose! I can definitely relate to the snacking whilst studying! I largely seem to keep switching between SW and calorie counting. You seen to be doing great so far. :D

1lb loss for me this week. tbh I'm a little disappointed with this loss, as I've put in a lot of effort this week! Hopefully next week I'll see a bigger loss, but at least it is still a loss! :)

So, I'm majorly busy atm (almost uni exam time again), but I seem to have got onto a roll with my weight loss, having got 6lbs off in the last 3 weeks, including being on holiday for one of those weeks! I've also got myself back into walking, so am now walking 3 miles per day in addition to...

Been a very up and down week, and my cooing skills have been pretty useless this week - burnt the chilli on Monday, and didn't get much better from there. Anyway, ended up wish a Chinese takeaway at the start of the week, and was sure I would have STS or gained, but I managed to lose 2lbs! :D...

Not had an easy couple of weeks. Lots going on, including decorating the boy's room. Anyway, last week I STS, but this week I fell off the wagon a bit, and gained 1lb. Back on track now again, and have refocused myself.

Welcome back! I'm sure you'll manage to get that stone off again, no problem!

Another 1lb off this week, making 8lbs in total for February. On a roll at the moment.:) Let's hope I can keep it up!

Very happy to say 3lb off for me this week. Not bad considering we've had valentines day last Sunday, and my daughter's birthday yesterday! Although I'm sure attempting some Scottish country dancing last night probably helped a bit too.

2lb loss this week for me! starting to go mad as the 'junk' foods are not being replaced as they are eaten, but know it will do us all good in the end! At least things are working at the moment :)

Happy to report a 2lb loss this week :D. Still got lots of tweaking to do to my 'diet', but at least I've made a start. My OH is trying to lose weight too, so at least I have some moral support at home.

So January's nearly over, and I've not progressed anywhere (neither up nor down)! I've been trying, but planning and preparing proper food from scratch takes lots of time and effort, and with 3 kids and studying open uni full time this year, I have definitely not been on plan! I have set myself...

Good luck when you do weigh in :)

Food looking great :)

So been a busy hectic couple of days, and not gone entirely to plan, but back on the straight and narrow now. Weighed in this morning with a 5lb loss, so very happy :D and it's given me a boost to not give up. Now to plan today's food...

So yesterday was going well, until the evening when I sabotaged myself with chocolate. I have a couple of OU deadlines for next week (well in 5 & 7 days), and I started panicking, and treated the symptoms with chocolate. Exactly what I need to stop doing. Anyway, I will draw a line underneath...

Welcome to minis, and good luck with your journey. :)

Great loss so far! Well done :)

Ok, so yesterday's food: B/F: 3 weetabix (191), 175ml semi skimmed milk (96), 1tsp sweetener (2), advent chocolate (20), yoghurtnot (100) Snack: 1/2 apple (25), 1/2 satsuma (18), 1/2 banana (35), 250ml fanta orange (73) Lunch: BBQ beef instant noodles (466), 25g cheese (104), onion rings (70)...

Good luck to you :)

Thank you :)

Welcome back. Good luck to you :)

Good luck to you. I had been on prozac myself a few years ago, and know it's nasty. I will vouch for the weight gain. I was on it for 15 months, and when I first started I weighed 12 stone. When I forced myself off of it 15 months later, I weighed 19 stone! Worse still, I remember absolutely...

So yesterday's food: B/F: 2 slices banana bread (476), advent chocolate (20) Snack: cadbury's hot chocolate (120), 4 rich tea fingers (88) Lunch: ham sandwich (227), can of rio tropical (153), 3 hobnobs (213) Dinner: 2 venison sausages (118), 150g crinkle cut oven chips (267), peas (65), broad...

kids are doing well. Kyle is now in school full time, and settling in, though it isn't always plain sailing. Kimberly is well settled into her new school. They go to different primary schools, so morning and afternoon timings can be interesting! Little Martin has grown up too quickly, and is now...

Welcome to you. Wow, 5 stone in 3 months is amazing! Hope the new meds don't cause too much of an issue with your weight loss. Keep positive :)

Welcome and good luck to you. Like you I'm eventually aiming for size 12/14. I never wanted to be skinny, just healthy, and to be able to have a better relationship with food, rather than it being a source of comfort, or eating because I'm bored or stressed.

Welcome and good luck to you. I have a myfitnesspal account, but haven't updated in a long time. I'm just using a notepad and pen, and reading packaging information. Anything I don't know, I can look up on myfitnesspal or google :)

Thanks PP. Yes hubby seems to be doing well, just still trying to get full lung capacity back, and restrengthen muscles again. Got the email about minis reopening, and thought maybe this was a good time to restart. I've been away for so long I didn't actually realise minis had closed for a...

So I think today went well for me. Food for day: B/F: apple & cherry oatso simple. (228), Tropicana (120) Snack: curly wurly (118), J2O 250ml (68) Lunch: 12 inch ham & chicken sub (subway) (556), 1/2 smartie cookie (120) Dinner: 75g spaghetti (263), homemade Bolognese (220) Supper: curly wurly...

So day 1 over, and I managed to stick within my calorie allowance. B/F: special K red berries porridge with semi skimmed milk (182), yoghurt (100), satsuma (36), advent calendar chocolate (20) Snack: 1 slice toast (93), margarine (53) Lunch: WW chicken soup (92), 2 slices bread (186), 25g...

Thanks. Good luck to you. You seem to be doing so well! :)

Thank you and good luck!

Thank you :)

Hi all, I have decided to try to shift this weight once again. I stopped paying so much attention to what I was eating around easter time when my hubby was very unwell, but never quite got started again. Either way, it meant since January 2015 I have gained 2 stone :( and really need to have...

I think hubby is doing better, since he's now out of I.T.U., though the hospital didn't bother to tell me that, even though he asked them to ring me. I've not been able to visit since Monday, and won't be able to until tomorrow :(. Visiting hours really don't fit in with school hours, but...

thanks. Maybe the stress is helping my losses, especially as I'm so busy? Hope I can keep up the good work.

This morning there is good news and bad news. Unfortunately my hubby was taken back into hospital this morning with more breathing difficulties :( so I don't know how long he will be in for this time. The good news: I weighed in this morning with a 5lb loss :D:D:D

Need a good kick up the back side to get me back on track. Hubby came home on Wednesday afternoon :), and amongst all the excitement I forgot to track my points. Dread to think about it, especially with having a Chinese takeaway that evening. Just need to draw a line, and refocus, otherwise I'll...

Feeling a bit better today, and weighed in with a 3lbs loss! :) Which I will gladly take, and move on. Now down to 43 daily PP's.

Hubby still in, but feeling much better on the oxygen. Doctors are talking about possible return of asthma - he hasn't had it since childhood, and probably been brought on by the pneumonia. My daughter was sick this afternoon, so I won't be able to visit for a few days :( trying to pick myself...

Feeling flat today, struggling to find motivation. Hubby went back to hospital last night via ambulance suffering breathing difficulties. :( Maybe forcing myself to do something will help, or taking out my frustration with some exercise!

Hubby is on way home! :D still on track, and got a pedometer in the post this afternoon, so I can track my activity, and increase over time.

I haven't tried healthy and filling before, but I have info in my book. I'm trying to base meals on healthier choices. Definitely in the zone at the moment. And finally good news today - hubby's CT was clear, and if he manages to keep Sats up off oxygen later he may be home tomorrow :D

:welcome2: been another busy few days. Hubby still in hospital, but feeling loads better. He's had a CT scan, and is waiting for results. Meanwhile I've stocked the cupboards up with low point foods, and been keeping a hand written diary. I learnt a few truths about my portion sizes too. I...

It's not been an easy first week, but I tried my best, but not had a chance to update on here. My DH ended up in hospital on Tuesday, and although looks much better now will still be in for a few days, so I have been pretty busy. I have got my books arrived in the post, so that should help me...

Mondays food diary: Breakfast:50g cheerios (5PP), 200ml semi skim milk (3PP), banana (0PP), ww yoghurt (1PP) Lunch: 400g tin vegetable soup (5PP), 2 slices bread (4PP), 200ml fruit juice (2PP), ww fromage frais (1PP) Dinner: 1/2 bag boil in the bag rice (7PP), onion (0PP), peppers (0PP), lamb...

Food diary for Sunday: Breakfast: 50g rice crispies (5PP), 200ml semi skim milk (3PP), banana (0PP), Satsuma (0PP) Lunch: 2 white bread (4PP), 4 slices chicken roll (3PP), q WW yoghurt (1PP), apple (0PP), crisps (4PP), 200ml orange juice (2PP) Dinner: 100g roast lamb (5PP), roast parsnips (4PP)...

Hi Lily, just popping by to say hi! Hope you're doing ok. :)

Wow! Well done! I haven't been on for ages either, and am having to start again! But so pleased for you! :D

Hi Patsy, just popping by to say I'm back. Sorry to hear you're not well:(. My DH has flu and a lung infection, can barely breath at times, and can't face food. Been going on for about 10 days so far, so I sympathise with you.

Hello, I'm back! Started a new diary in weight watchers - going to give it a go. Long story short, I was doing well. In January i hit my lowest weight on my journey so far - 19st 13lbs (3st 1lb loss), and i got complacent, and didn't pay nearly enough attention to what i wad eating. I know there...

Hi there, I am restarting again today, although this is the first time of trying propoints. I have ordered some books to help, but am looking for support. I am going to be following the plan from home, and will weigh in on Sunday's. Had a bit of a shock this morning when I weighed in at 22st...

A STS for me, which I'll happily take following y over-indulgent holiday last week! Good to be back on track now :)

STS for me. I'll not grumble cos I was on holiday last week, eating far too much for my own good! Back on track now though :) Although I don't know why the list says 6lbs lost for me, instead of 7? Oh well, updated now :) Happynanna 11.5lb lost - 38.5lb to GO 3mercer-45lb to go Hippopotamum-...

week 2 - holiday, week 3 - STS. Need to start getting losses back in now!

WI today was a STS - probably a holiday gain, which I managed to lose since getting home. Ready to get some more losses again now! :)

Happy belated birthday! and congrats on the loss :)

I remember wedding costs well - mine cost thousands, and we had bare minimum - just buffet reception, free hall, free church & minister, free wedding dress, but still cost a fortune! Can't imagine how people afford the fancy weddings!

STS this week. Not weighing in for 2 weeks as going on holiday :)

STS for me this week - damn you star week! Off on holiday now, so won't be weighing in for 2 weeks :)

Last night was better, and I could of ended up having a decent nights sleep, if I didn't decide tidying the house was more important until the small hours of the morning! Just finalising packing, and will be off within 6 hours. Got a neighbour to pop in daily and look after my reptiles whilst...

STS for me this week, and on holiday next week.

What a rotten time you're having! Really hope things improve soon for you. :bighug:

No, my Mum's still not met Martin yet - only seen pictures through Facebook. Just hope he's feeling better soon - full of cold, high temperature, generally grumpy, possibly teething, and definitely not sleeping! I got 4 1/2 hours sleep last night in 2 blocks, which was the most I'd had in a...

I'm going to aim for 28lbs loss, I weigh in on fridays

I hope so too! Really struggling arm with little martin, as he's not sleeping at night and he's grumpy all day too! Feeling the strain, and motivation keeps wavering. Trying to pack too as going on holiday on Friday, and finally going to see my mum!

oops!, I mean :welcome2:

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Surprisingly managed to lose 1lb this week, despite my major binge! Now earnt my 2 1/2 stone sticker too. Onwards and downwards, and will see how much I can lose this next week, before I go on holiday :)

1lb loss for me this week. Not had a great week, so am happy to have lost anything at all, and earnt my 2 1/2 stone sticker :)

1lb loss for me this week :) Happynanna 11.5lb lost - 38.5lb to GO 3mercer-45lb to go Hippopotamum- 14lb lost- 36lb to go Jules1981 5.5 off 44.5 to go orange-sox 7lbs lost -43lbs to go Welshtigger 6 lbs lost-44lbs to go NewMe14 20.5lbs lost 29.5lbs to go Holiday-dieter - 3lbs lost 47lbs to go...

Well done on the loss :) Sorry to hear your other news :(, but hope you still enjoy your birthday anyway!

I did M249, practical modern statistics, and M208, pure maths, working towards a maths degree.

Hi PP, hope you're feeling better :)

feeling very disappointed :( had a major binge out on chocolate, having found out I passed my stats OU course, but with only 55% of the marks from the exam, and I failed my pure maths course, with only 35% :( I am entitled to a resit, and I know it's due to various factors i.e. baby, moving...

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:Welcome2: Aly!

well done! :)

Oh, and that latest loss means I've earned my club 10, for the first time ever on my journey!! :D:D:D

Been super busy again, and not found time to update, but have weighed in this morning, and I've lost another 6lbs! :) Toying with the idea of moving back to weekly weigh-ins though, as it might help keep me more focussed.

Congratulations! I'm sure you'll make a wonderful teacher :)

I've lost 6lbs this month, so finally kicked off the 21 at the start of my weight :)

6lbs off for me! :D Happynanna 11.5lb lost - 38.5lb to GO 3mercer-45lb to go Hippopotamum- 14lb lost- 36lb to go Jules1981 5.5 off 44.5 to go orange-sox 7lbs lost -43lbs to go Welshtigger 6 lbs lost-44lbs to go NewMe14 20.5lbs lost 29.5lbs to go Holiday-dieter - 3lbs lost 47lbs to go...

Well, it was another very unsettled night - up 5 times!!! Not impressed. Hope today goes ok, taking calpol with me ready for after Martin's jags - not taking any chances! also need to do shopping, since there is an unbelievable lack of food!

Congratulations on your club 10! You're really doing great!:-)

bbq was less of a bbq, and more of a buffet - plenty of sw free foods to fill up on, and since baby Martin was fussing I didn't stop for dessert. Yesterday I didn't get breakfast (in too much of a rush, and I know that's no excuse!), and then went to in-laws for lunch, and back home for tea...

Hi, I'd like to join this group again. Been here before but never managed to make it out of 21s properly. Now ready to start again!

Food for today: Breakfast: banana (SF), fat free activia yoghurt (free), 2 cereal bars (2 HExBs), glass of milk (HExA) Lunch: tomato and herb pot pasta (free), apple (SF), 2 plums (SF), 25g brie (3.5 syns), 40g low fat cheddar (HExA) Dinner: wholemeal breadroll (HExB), chicken breast (free)...

Right, now that the kitchen looks a bit more like a kitchen, and my oven is finally working again (after 3 weeks without it!!!) I am ready to start keeping a food diary again as of tomorrow. Need to check how many HE's I'm supposed to have now my little one is 2 1/2 months old, and still...

Hi, do you mind if I join in. I've lost 2 stone already since I had my baby boy at the end of June, but haven't managed to have time until now to concentrate on sw properly. Hope to manage the 50lbs by Christmas. I usually weigh in once a month around the 26th of the month. Have added myself to...

well done on the loss Erin! Fab result :D

Well done on the loss Erin, and hope your placement goes well :)

Congratulations! :D

Finally had a chance to weigh in (5 days late!), and I've lost 15lbs since last time! I think moving house has a lot to do with it, plus I'm still breastfeeding :D

kids are doing fine - already made friends with the neighbours and others in the village. My girl has settled into school just fine, and am waiting to hear when my son starts his new school, how many days, and what help is being put n place. Martin's been great with the move, and sleeps really...

Finally moved home, and am back online. Feeling a bit hickeldy pickeldy atm, and have no idea how I'm doing weight wise, hopefully will weigh in tomorrow. With moving both my cooker and tumble dryer are not working, so feeling rather frustrated, but love my new house!

Thanks everyone! Feel like I'm in plastic box city atm - starting to be driven mad! Don't have much time though - so much to do! Hope to catch up soon :D

1st weigh in day today, and I've lost 13lbs! :D I haven't been anywhere near perfect this last month though, so need to try harder over this next month. This months exercises will involve packing up the house and moving :D (hopefully - still waiting for a date :))

Tell me about it! He's 1 month old today, and he rolled over from his tummy to his back by himself! :eek: Don't think he's planning to stay small for long :(. We will be mainly homeschooling our older boy, but he will be hopefully starting a different school part time in September (maybe 2-3...

Yeah, the property is overall a little smaller, the lounge is much much smaller, but the kitchen is huge! We will be measuring up our furniture today and working out from that what will stay, what will go, and what needs to be replaced for something smaller :) We are only going to a village...

Well done on the loss. You're doing great at the moment :)

Morning! :D Feeling happy today :) Finally going to be moving into a 3 bedroomed house :D We don't have a date yet, but previous people go on the 9th August, then once maintenance have checked it we can have the keys :) No decorating to be done either, and we've bought the carpets from the...

yeah, still weighing monthly, so 1st weigh-in on 26th :) Had Martin weighed today, and he's now 9lb 11oz, and doing fine, though he is rather covered on his face with milk spots. Going away for the weekend on Friday, so yet again busy busy busy.

Not such a good night again :(. Yes I'm trying to stick with slimming world approach. Because I'm breastfeeding I can have 5 healthy extras on extra easy??!!! Oh well, I'll just have to enjoy them and hope it works! 2 more weeks til my first official weigh in!

Much better night - took a while to settle, but able to sleep by 10 :D and only up once :D:D:D. Feeling much more rested. Lots to do today though :)

:coffee: soooooo tired this morning! Very unsettled night with the wee man. He was up from 1am til 4.30am, and I'm still at a loss as to what was wrong with him! Tried to go back to bed for a bit this morning, but my other children weren't letting me off with that! Hoping for a better night...

Hope you're having a better day :)

great looking menu. I hope the forecast is wrong - I don't want rain! :)

Enjoy your shopping spree! :D and your diet coke ;)

Days like that are horrid, but well done on resisting whilst shopping! Maybe try drinking more water, and see if that helps shift things. :) You CAN do this! :)

Definitely not finding time for myself yet, but never mind :) Martin was weighed yesterday, and is now up to 9lb 3oz :D. Apparently most babies lose a little weight when born, and achieve their birth weight again at 2 weeks, but this little one likes his milk too much :)

Congratulation! :D Hope you are doing well

Hubby's paternity leave has now ended, so he is back to work today :(. Feeling tired still, but got to keep going. Health visitor is coming later to weigh Martin :)

Well done on the loss PP :D Good to see you so motivated! :)

congratulations! :)

Little Martin is generally settling in ok, but was up til 2am trying to get him to sleep last night (Not what I needed!), then overslept this morning. My daughter came in and told me it was 9 o'clock, to which I responded aaaaaaarrrggghhh! We're supposed to be leaving! Hectic just doesn't cut...

Good luck with getting back on track! You can do this :) and cleaning up definitely counts as exercise! :)

Love the new ticker, and well done on upping the water! Hope you're feeling a bit brighter too :)

Welcome back Donna! Good luck to you! :)

Good for you! :) Yes, trying to get my head back around slimming world atm, but struggling to find time to get on my computer...must keep trying lol! I will only be weighing in officially once a month (although I did manage to lose 10lbs in my first week :D). I've had another few busy days. We...

Settling in well. He doesn't like being put down though, so been plenty of cuddles for everyone, although I've managed to settle him in the bouncy chair this morning. His brother and sister are loving having him here, and are always after cuddles. He's sleeping well at night too, although we do...

I know the feeling of being skint all too well, though if you can find the money for the classes it would probably help motivation. Or maybe you could start your own support group for free with some friends... Or you could just keep going with the support from minis!

Martin Dawson Mann born at 22:44 on Tuesday, weighing 8lbs 6oz. All is fine. He's absolutely perfect! :)

Got home Wednesday evening, and this is the first chance I've had to turn on my computer! My baby, Martin Dawson Mann, was born at 22:44 on Tuesday, weighing 8lbs 6oz. Absolutely perfect. Just gas and air for pain relief. :)

Going to make tracks to the hospital soon. Contractions getting quite strong, now 5 mins apart and lasting 45 seconds. Hope all goes well :)

Heading off to hospital soon. Hubby has decided he's coming home since contractions are now 5 mins apart, lasting 45 seconds, and getting stronger. Wish me luck :)

I'm having a little boy. Twinges are definitely getting stronger, but not enough for me to call hubby home yet. Just hope I develop into labour :)

Few twinges last night, and overnight. :fingerscrossed: things progress, otherwise I'll have to be induced on Saturday!

Fainting doesn't sound good, but glad you're feeling a bit better. Look after yourself, and enjoy watching Wimbledon :)

Good luck getting back on the wagon. I think sometimes we all go through phases like that though, but I know you can do it! :)

No. Still here, but think I had my show yesterday morning. Midwife couldn't manage to do the sweep since my cervix is too far back, but I have had quite a few twinges last night, so :fingerscrossed: it will be soon :)

I keep hoping something will work. Off to see the midwife tomorrow, and have a sweep, so will see if that can help kick start things!

It's been a long time since we've had pets...my hubby is allergic to fur and feathers, and I'm useless at keeping fish...so reptiles were the best compromise! Still waiting for baby, and still no signs :( so up to 6 days to go... On the plus side it gives extra time to reorganise the lounge :)

The heat is definitely the worst (well, apart from the backache, heartburn, general discomfort at night, swollen feet and ankles... :giggle: ) Not to mention my mother-in-law being bombarded with questions everywhere she goes as to whether or not I've had the baby yet! On the bright side, I have...

SW is definitely great for structure - one of the reasons I will be back to it asap! You seem to be doing well again though atm, so whichever you're happiest with :)

me too! Feel like I can hardly move! :)

So sorry to hear this :(.

Well I did manage to get to my appointment (the hire car arrived early!). All is still well, but for the first time ever I am now officially overdue! :( I've been offered a sweep next Tuesday if nothing's happened by then. For now I have tried curry, pineapple, chilli sauce (not all together!)...

due today. no signs yet though :(

Feeling really fed up now. due date tomorrow, and still no signs of anything happening! Sleeping is so uncomfortable atm, between the heat and feeling like a giant beach ball! I have another maternity appointment today, but not actually sure how I will get there, since my mother-in-law usually...

Sorry to hear things went a bit wrong! Well done for getting back on track (I look forward to being able to start losing again soon too), and hope things start improving for you. Chin up :hug99:

We loved our bearded dragon so much, we got a new playmate yesterday! Unfortunately they don't get along :( so we've had to separate the vivarium. I hope they learn to get along soon...

Thought I'd better pop by and say I'm still alive, and I haven't yet had my little one. Due in 7 days! :eek: Getting kind of impatient now, and everything is ready. Hubby is desperate for his 2 weeks paternity leave too! I have another midwife check-up appointment this afternoon, and I'm hoping...

Wow. Congratulations Emma and Jess! Guess that means I'm now top of the list! :eek::D

I have made a decision today to postpone my exams until September. I'm getting very nervous about travelling so far to get to them, and my scans and measurements are ahead of where they should be by over a week. In addition, I've never yet made it to a due date, so I felt it wise to not go. I...

Hello, thought I'd pop on and say I've not fallen off the face of the earth! Been very busy lately, but have managed to complete all my OU assignments for this year, so just got my exams in 3 weeks time! I am going to request home examinations though, as I don't really feel up to going. Can't...

Omg! Now fourth on the list! Time is definitely flying by:)

yes, plenty of rest! unfortunately that means tons of chores today though! Been to maternity unit this morning for routine check-up - very quick today! now enjoying sunshine and ice cream!

Had a nice day yesterday - finally able to enjoy some sunshine! I was starting to think the sun had forgotten about Scotland! :) Had my health visitor visit yesterday, which went fine as well, and kids were in good fettle all day! They were even able to get some exercise at the play park with...