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Is there anyone in this group at the moment. I'm back on Minimins after a long break away. Weight back to where I started! 15 st 9 although I did lose 41/2 first week.

Not a good weigh in for me tonight. 2.5lb on. Can't put it all down to the jeans. So determined to shift this and more by next Tuesday. Watch this space

Would love to join you. Weighed at group last night and lost 2lb. Only 3 1/2lb to my 2 stone award so I am going for it this week. SP all the way I think.

I usually treat weigh in day as a fast day but decided not to do this as it means I binge this evening and tomorrow. SP day instead and going well so far. No chocolate!

Your loss gives me confidence that salads, veg and fresh fruit is the way to go. I have a serious chocolate addiction that I need to address. Weigh in tomorrow will be a bit iffy but then it's another week.

I am back on minis after a time away laying down reserves! Used to do the soup and salad challenges you ran. Made a huge difference to my motivation so I am up for joining again. Tuesday weigh in and I am going to aim for a realistic 1 stone. No hols planned as yet.

Hi folks. Sorry I've not kept up but work commitments got in the way. Starting my own business so No is not in my vocabulary. Good luck with weigh in everyone

1. Date 17 Oct 2. Cycle Turbo 3. Day of challenge 5 4. Plan red 5. Water intake 2.5 litres 6. Carbs today: none 7. Body magic: 40 mins walking 8. Total syns 12! 9. Soup: vegetable, tom yam with prawns Didn't manage an hours exercise but seeing as I walked for two hours yesterday...

Tomorrow is a red day again Breakfast Yogurt and banana Lunch Spiced Cauliflower soup Dinner Tom yam soup with prawns Kettlebell time again. Will have to get up early to do them.

1. Date 16 Oct 2. Cycle Turbo 3. Day of challenge 4 4. Plan red 5. Water intake 2.5 litres 6. Carbs today: none 7. Body magic: 2 hours walking 8. Total syns 7 9. Soup: Broccoli and roasted beetroot Feet are killing me! I was running to a tight deadline so had to stride out on my way to...

Yesterday was a lesson in how to chill if your plans go South. My son has won a fantastic promotion against all the odds so he took the family out to celebrate. Menu was not in the least bit healthy and even the soup option which I chose was heavy with cream. Made some good choices too -...

How is the week going Honey? I am doing a soup challenge which is perfect for this time of year. Went off the rails a little last night but back on today

Unexpected family celebration with evening meal so yesterday will have to be a day off. I had soup x2 but went a little over on syns :(

5 months of morning sickness not 5 children:) two is plenty!

1. Date 14 Oct 2. Cycle Turbo 3. Day of challenge 2 4. Plan red 5. Water intake 2.5 litres 6. Carbs today: none 7. Body magic: 1 hour shred and walking 8. Total syns 7 9. Soup: chicken and wood ear mushroom soup x two The black jellyfish type things are wood ear mushrooms!

OH away working for 12 days from today so hopefully I will find it easier to stay on track. I am in the throes of starting my own business and have loads to do. The trick is planning so that I have no excuse to stray. The fridge and veg rack are full so I have no excuse. Today is a red day in...

Will drop in on Sunday to say hello. See how it goes. So pleased you have found someone special. Why oh why does eating go hand in hand with being in love? Mind you, I have been married for 35 years and am still over eating. Everything changed for me when I had the children - 5 months of severe...

1. Date 13 Oct 2. Cycle Turbo 3. Day of challenge 1 4. Plan red 5. Water intake 2.5 litres 6. Carbs today: none 7. Body magic: 1 hour kettlebells and walking (howling gales so it probably counts for more!) 8. Total syns 7 9. Soup: seafood chowder and chicken and wood ear mushroom soup Still...

1.5lbs for me this week. Could have been better but my hand got stuck in the cookie jar!

Sorry everyone. 1.5lbs for me. Thyroid meds reduced so this ain't bad!

Hi Honey I got so lonely I recently joined the Monday weigh in! Lovely to see you back. Might be tempted back to Sunday if you are staying....... I have been struggling for awhile now - had thyroid removed in May and am still all over the place weight wise. Feeling great other than that. My...

And me

1. Date 12 Oct 2. Cycle Get Fit 3. Day of challenge 7 4. Plan red 5. Water intake 2 litres 6. Carbs today: none 7. Body magic: none 8. Total syns 10 9. Soup: tomato and basil soup Mint tea is final mug of the day making 2 litres just!

Can I have day 6 as day off please? Grandchildren turned up so GD does the cooking. She's 13 next week! No soup but we did have SW curry. Back tomorrow

Angel Delight (sugar free version is only 20cals a portion difference) Don't have access to SW syns so calculate based on calories. My take is 5.5 syns including the semi skimmed milk. I think a portion is a third of packet when made up.

1. Date 10 Oct 2. Cycle Get Fit 3. Day of challenge 5 4. Plan red 5. Water intake 2 litres 6. Carbs today: none 7. Body magic: none 8. Total syns 10 (ground rice, jam) 9. Soup: carrot, tomato and coriander Keep forgetting to take photo. Anyone notice the tomato theme? Greenhouse still producing!

1. Date 9 Oct 2. Cycle Get Fit 3. Day of challenge 4 4. Plan Green 5. Water intake 2 litres 6. Carbs today: pasta 7. Body magic: kettlebells and packing up kitchen ready for builders 8. Total syns 10 (digestive, sultanas, shape yogurt) 9. Soup: Spicy tomato soup with lentils Is it just me or is...

What is it that you find boring? His cheesy grin perhaps :) understanding that might help me point you in another direction

Gary Nobles Kettlercise is harder work and very good but without the infinite variety provided by gorgeous Ryan. When I bought the Kettlercise DVD the warm up was on a separate DVD which was a pain. Believe this has been resolved now.

1. Date 8 Oct 2. Cycle Get Fit 3. Day of challenge Two 4. Plan Red 5. Water intake 2 6. Carbs today: none 7. Body magic: zilch it has been torrential rain all day! 8. Total syns 10 (angel delight and shape yogurt) 9. Soup: vegetable soup

Thank you for being on here Emma. yesterday I promised I would start KB again and at 8pm I did it. The thought of coming on here and admitting I was a couch potato was more than I could stand. I also felt good afterwards!

Have added my name for next week - turbo this time! - ANJU100 - CHARLEYBAR - KAY003 - UPNDOWN - DAISYBELL18

I did it! Stuck to plan yesterday (just) and I'd a kettlebell session at 8pm having put it off all day. Felt brilliant afterwards. Hoping that menu planning will help me stay on track. Looking forward to breakfast and have decided to add some mushrooms to the mix. Quite a busy work day today...

1. Date 7 Oct 2. Cycle Get Fit 3. Day of challenge Two 4. Plan Green 5. Water intake 2 l (and more if you count the iced coffee & tea 6. Carbs today: none 7. Body magic: 45 min walk, session kettlebells (30mins) 8. Total syns 10 (digestive, shape yogurt, options) 9. Soup: leek, celery and...

Yet another lapse on the diary. When will I learn that menu planning really works for me. Have joined soup challenge and three month challenge to end of year. I simply have to get myself sorted as now on thyroxine which means weight will pile on if I'm not careful. I promised myself I would not...

I have joined a couple of challenges to get me back on track. Hoping to kick start my losses on the soup challenge run by Kay.

Have been a Sunday weigher for last few years but have changed to Monday to fit in with Salad / Soup challenge! Miss the companionship of sharing results so can I join you here?

Hi Kay and Sheila - Can I join you please? This is just the nudge I need to keep me focused (coupled with the soup challenge I should be OK) I will commit to 15lbs for the challenge. Last week was STS and I am now a Monday weigher.

Date: 6 Oct Cycle: Get Fit Day of challenge : 1 Plan: Red Water intake : 2 litres ( 2 glasses to go) Carbs: None Body magic: None Syns: 10 ish Apple pie! Soup: Chinese broth with pulled pork Thank goodness today was a no body magic day - weather has been horrendous. Will have to dust off...

I'll join you Emma with my first week one session tomorrow. Have a lousy cough but it's kill or cure I think. Exercise usually makes me feel better so fingers crossed. Will report back shortly!

Your losses this week have inspired me! Well done. I am so looking forward to a week of super soups. (Apple quarters and mug of peppermint tea in front of me as I type!)

Sorry folks but I have been laid low with sore throat and temperature. Will need to cry off this week as I just can't focus on anything. Will be back next week if that's OK?

Syns :10

1. Date :30/9/14 2. Cycle: get fit 3. Day of challenge:2 4. Plan:Green 5. Water intake: 2l ( still working on it) 6. Carbs today: potato in soup 7. Body magic: 1 hour walking 8. Soup : leek, potato (thickening only) and sweetcorn. Delicious but looked a bit bland. Snipped a few chives on it to...

1. Date 29/9/2014 2. Cycle. Turbo 3. Day of challenge. One 4. Plan. Red 5. Water intake. 2l 6. Carbs today. None 7. Body magic. One hour essential walking! 8. Total syns 10 - the dreaded chocolate! 9. Soup : chicken and vegetable tom yum Today was very nearly a disaster. Left OH...

You are amazing Kay! Thank you for all the work you have put into this. I adore soups so am really looking forward to this challenge. Really need the discipline of good eating, water intake and exercise. Salad challenge worked a treat so I am sure this will. Lookng forward to sharing soup...

Can anyone tell me where to find the soup challenge? I put my name down a while ago but can't find the thread. Help!

Week 3 resistance this morning. No mat exercises which I found so much easier. Find I get dizzy if I am having to get up and down a lot. Do you drink loads of water when KBing? I get through 1/2 a litre minimum which is good as I tend not to drink much otherwise. Not using baby bell at all now...

Kay's salad challenge uses SW diet but adds a few extra conditions eg drinking min 2 l of water, reducing carbs and upping the exercise ( a bit ). It is intended as a short sharp change to kick start weight loss again. I lost over 4 lbs in two weeks after stalling for months. Kay is also...

Sometimes it helps to do something different. I did Kay's salad challenge for two weeks and lost extra pounds over and above what I would normally do. SW diet with a couple of added twists! Might be worth a look

Back in the swing again ( so to speak) after a week abroad. Today I did week 2 core as well!. I like core least of all - probably because there are three cycles. I know its same length but it plays with my mind!! Used 7.5kg for all the exercises so quite pleased with myself. Will no doubt...

My name has gone AWOL.......

Hi Kay, you can definitely count me in. xx Originally Posted by cavegirl13 THE SOUP CHALLENGE !!! 27 DAYS TO GO !!! ARE YOU READY ??? STARTING ON MONDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER !!! If you would like to participate please start adding your names now and copy paste this post. (The new thread...

Hi everyone - as you know I was working abroad last week. My problem was internet access. I did stick to the challenge as much as I could and have lost another 1 1/2lbs so am delighted. Sorry I wasn't able to post but got back late last night. My experience on this challenge has been "awesome"...

1.DATE: 26/08/14 2.CYCLE : Turbo 3. DAY OF CHALLENGE: Week 3 Day 2 4. PLAN: RED 5. WATER: 3Ltrs. 6. CARBS: None 7. BODY MAGIC: 30 mins kettlebells, 240 steps ( 10 flights of stairs) 20 mins walking 8. Syns: 2 creamy balsamic vinegar 9. Salad Duck and vegetables with side of seaweed salad...

Thanks. Love the idea of leeks instead of lasagne. Ingenious!

Definitely in the groove today. 30 mins kettlebells done and food in for red day on turbo. Now where is that water jug.......l Like the sound of fake lasagne - can you enlighten us?

DOMS kicked in big style at this weight. My inner thighs were killing me yesterday but today I can at least walk!

Managed to get internet access during flight transfer. Five days away on business this week. 6 / 7. 1lb loss for me this week which is disappointing. All I can think is that my holiday excesses of the week before have caught up with me. Will have to take today as day off as it's proving v...

1.DATE: 24th August 2.CYCLE : Get Fit 3. DAY OF CHALLENGE: Week 2, Day 7 4. PLAN: Red 5. WATER: 2 lts 6. CARBS = 0 7. BODY MAGIC: 0 8. Syns: 10 tiny portion stuffing, chocolate Philly pot, 9. Salad = chicken, ham, carrot, broccoli, courgette and water melon. Weird combo but tasted OK I am...

Day off for me too !

1. DATE: 23rd August 2.CYCLE : Get fit 3. DAY OF CHALLENGE: Week 2 Day 5 4. PLAN: EE Day 5. WATER INTAKE: 2 litres 6. CARBS TODAY: jacket potato 7. BODY MAGIC/ EXERCISE: 30mins kettlebells, 40 mins walk 8. TOTAL SYNS/TREAT CALS: 10 9. SALAD: canellini bean salad, beetroot, lettuce, cucumber...

Late again! Another evening eating I'm afraid but hopefully just within 10 syn limit 1. DATE: 22nd August 2.CYCLE : Get fit 3. DAY OF CHALLENGE: Week 2 Day 5 4. PLAN: Red Day 5. WATER INTAKE: 2 litres 6. CARBS TODAY: none 7. BODY MAGIC/ EXERCISE: none 8. TOTAL SYNS/TREAT CALS: 10 9. SALAD...

1. DATE: 21th August 2.CYCLE : Get fit 3. DAY OF CHALLENGE: Week 2 Day 4 4. PLAN: GREEN Day 5. WATER INTAKE: 2litres (maybe less if I'm honest!) 6. CARBS : 3 new potatoes, 2 rice idlis 7. BODY MAGIC/ EXERCISE: two hours cricket on the beach, 1hr walking and 30 mins kettlebells with heavier...

Did most of week 2 resistance with 7.5kg weight. Only reverted to baby bell for one arm lift ( can't remember proper name) I am feeling it in my stomach more than anywhere else. My neck held up fine

[ Salad Challenge W/B Mon 25th August If you would like to join The Salad Challenge, the next one will be running on W/B Mon 25th August, please add your name to the list below and copy paste this post. List of Participants - KAY003 - RUBYESKIMO - STILL SLIMMING SUZY - DAISYBELL18 A Sample...

Don't worry! I do space it out but I still can't get used to the feeling of water sloshing around inside me. Next week on turbo will be the real challenge!

Sorry to hear you've been out of action. I have too because I was away. Have come hen and not picked up the bell yet. Don't know why but I am dreading it. Nice I get going I'll be fine. Perhaps I am pushing myself too hard with the promise of 7.5kg instead of 4.5kg. I suppose I could use both...

This challenge has also put me back on track, Jaffacake. Eating salad is quite difficult to foul up and it does take ages to chomp through, meaning I don't feel hungry later. The big thing for me is the fluid intake. Normally I never drink more than 500ml a day. Not a recent thing as I was like...

Wednesday update 1.DATE: 20th August 2.CYCLE : Get Fit 3. DAY OF CHALLENGE: Week 3, Day 3 4. PLAN: Red 5. WATER: 2L 6. CARBS: 0 7. BODY MAGIC: Loads of walking. Not planned exercise but might as well get the credit for it! 8. Syns: 10 9. Salad = cream cheese, (Hexa) lettuce, tomato, celery...

1. DATE: 19th August 2. CYCLE : Get fit 3. DAY OF CHALLENGE: Week 3 Day 2 4. PLAN: green Day 5. WATER INTAKE: 2l(still 2 glasses to drink) 6. CARBS TODAY: new potatoes 7. BODY MAGIC/ EXERCISE: 45 mins walking and umpteen trips up two flights of stairs 8. TOTAL SYNS: 10 Sausage and mayo 9. SALAD...

1.DATE: 18th August 2.CYCLE : Get Fit 3. DAY OF CHALLENGE: Week 1, Day 1 4. PLAN: RED 5. WATER: 2 L ( am on final glass now!) 6. CARBS = 0 7. BODY MAGIC: 0 8. Syns: 7 ( half a small boiled potato - picked at without thinking and a very small portion of sugar free crumble) Salad : lettuce...

Hi Kay I have just got back from hols and notice I am not on the list for this week. Is it too late? Know you haven't been well and might not read this until later in the day so I will start by weighing in and doing "get fit" just in case I am able to join you all. Hope you feel better soon

Hi Kay I am on holiday at present and was hoping to have regular internet access next week so I could rejoin but will have to postpone until 18th August. Would you put me down for week 3 starting then? Thanks. Been having plenty of salad but have developed an addiction to icecream :) Will have...

Well done - every loss should be celebrated

Sorry you haven't been well but accept the loss as consolation! I am away on hols so no scales - lucky me!

Total technophobe - you will have to spell it out! Even partial will help! 11 lbs means over 2 lbs a week. Is that realistic for you. Don't set yourself up to fail! So my post for the day Love the message this sends out. It's in our minds and if we want it enough, we can do it. I am on...

Good luck to you all. I am looking forward to rejoining you when I get back from my hols

OK - let's do it. You say target in one month. How many pounds is that? I will commit to 6lbs by 31 August (my weigh in day) 1.5 lbs per week sounds doable for me. How do you feel about posting every day - reporting and encouraging each other?

You're not on your own. I think it's something to do with setting a target weight. I was so near target two years ago I could smell it. Things got in the way and I put one and a half stone back on. Looking back I often wonder what I could have done differently. What I do now is focus on small...

Good news! You should be in the 11s into 10 group. Nothing personal. Wish it were me :)

I've always thought week 1 was the hardest even when I have done 6 then started again. I think 15 mins is very respectable. Well done

Well done. Hopefully I will see you again quite soon. 5 or 6 weeks?

I would love to come back to do the turbo challenge but may have to delay until 11th or 18th August when I get back from hols. I will still be eating loads of salad and will be moving up to the next weight of kettlebell. I am now in the zone. This has been a great challenge - thank you Kay. I...

Hug accepted ! thank you. Hope you're having a good week

Thank you. I am determined not to spend any longer in the 12s than I have to. Eating salad for one meal a day was a no hardship - it was drinking 2 litres of water a day that nearly did it for me! Shows what a difference it makes. How are you getting on?

Great to have you back. I am on week 6 with my 4.5kg bell. I certainly recommend a slow start back. I still feel the odd twinge in my neck from time to time. Your body should tell you when enough is enough. Good luck. My killer is still the gunslinger and punches. Anything where I am actually...

I weighed this morning because on the salad challenge with Monday weigh in. 1.5lb loss so that makes 5.5lbs in two weeks. I have a week off and then go back on to do a week of turbo challenge. Am going away today for two weeks but aim to be a goody two shoes if I can. Maybe one or two ice creams...

I am now 12 st 9lbs and absolutely delighted with my 5.5lb loss in two weeks on Kay's salad challenge.

Sorry! Only 1.5lbs off for me. 5.5for the fortnight. This has kick started me after very slow losses for months. Well into my twelves now

Date : 27/714 Cycle: Get Fit Day of challenge :Wk2/Day7 Plan: Red Water intake:2.5l Carbs: none Body magic: none Syns: 8 Salad: Chicken and mango salsa

Good start for you. Well done.

Well done. That's brilliant! Keep doing whatever you're doing

Not doing brilliantly with the salad challenge this week. Life has gotten in the way. Will probably have lost a pound out not expecting more. Next week in Vienna I will give it another go. So looking forward to the oriental supermarket again. - pak choi and tofu xxxxxxx

Date : 26/7/14 Cycle: Get Fit Day of challenge : week2/ day 6 Plan: EE Water intake :2.5l Carbs: potatoes Body magic: 30 mins kettlebells, 45 mins walking, Syns: 8 lamb burger 5, mayo 1, crumbs from lemon meringue pie 2! Salad: chicken kebab ( courgette, pepper, squash, onion) with lettuce...

I hit a target and a switch goes in my head. "You're alright now - go for it" You'd think I'd have learnt by now. Baked for a barbecue last night - what a mistake. Started with finger licking, bowl scraping, crumb clearing and finally tasting! You know the routine...... Feel sick I with myself...

Date : 25/7/14 Cycle: Get Fit Day of challenge : Week2. / Day 5 Plan: Red Water intake: 2l Carbs: None Body magic: None Syns: 10(+ a couple more if it I am honest) Salad: smoked salmon, lettuce, cucumber, mange tout and beetroot with yogurt Marie rose dressing ( syn free) Photo today! My...

I buy loads of fruit as snacks ( probably too much.) slices of pineapple hit the spot. I also have mugshots from time to time. They are syn free and quite filling. Finally my staple of ryvitas, low fat cream cheese and a smear of jam. SW equivalent of a cream tea!

Well the weekend approaches - a time when I think we all struggle to stay the course. I try to be extra healthy during the week so that I have some slack. Not this week though - for some reason the salad challenge hasn't done it for me this week. I report my eating for the day at about 8pm then...

Date: 24/7/14 Cycle: Get Fit Day of challenge : wk2/ Day 4 Plan. : Green Water intake: 2l ( I am determined to make this by bedtime. Two glasses to go!) Carbs: soba noodles Body magic: 30 mins kettlebells, one hour walking Syns: 10 Salad: cooked veggie burger (homemade so no syns) tomato...

Wish some of that scorching weather would come my way on the east coast!

That's a great idea. Will give it a go.

My OH steers clear - it's like a red rag to a bull if he asks whether I should really be eating that chocolate digestive ( as he tucks into a handful of them!) my logic - if he has them, why can't I? Self discipline is what I need more than anything. I also wonder whether we are too soft on...

Happy to discuss ideas although have to admit I haven't cut natural sugars out of my diet and I do very occasionally succumb to the chocolate monster! What is the candida diet?

Welcome to the Sunday club. We are few in number but strong in support! What brings you to slimming world? Sundays work for me as I use Sunday as my treat day (weigh first thing in the morning) I am not much of a party animal so it doesn't bother me not drinking at the weekend. Knowing I am...

Have you tried to identify what triggers the bingeing? Mine is boredom in the evenings and the tendency to go mad once a morsel of something sweet passes my lips. My coping strategy is to knit or crochet in the evening if I'm not in the garden and I try to avoid chocolate, cake and biscuits in...

Date: 23/7/14 Cycle: Get Fit Day of challenge :Wk2/ day 3 Plan: red Water intake: 2l (just) Carbs: None Body magic: rest day Syns: 10 Salad: bacon, egg, mushroom, tomato, celery, red onion and peach salad Sorry a bit late tonight and no photo. I've been out after a hectic day working. Clean...

See you're an early bird too! How are you getting on?

My mistake. Paste and copy error! Yes it was a green day for me

Is it me or is the Sunday weighers thread experiencing a slow and lingering death? It used to be really active - any ideas how we can get the mojo back?

Date: 22/7/14 Cycle: Get Fit Day of challenge : Wk2/Day 2 Plan: Red Water intake: 3l Carbs: SW wedges Body magic: 30 mins kettlebells, 8km walk Syns: 10 Salad: cottage cheese, pearl onions, mango, celery and tomatoes Ate after walking in the midday sun and wasn't feeling hungry. Making up for...

Today's oppressive heat is helping the water intake!

Good on you for trying something new. Why do you think its made a difference?

Brilliant news. Well done. You won't be around for long

Date : 21/7/14 Cycle: Get Fit Day of challenge :Wk2/day1 Plan: red Water intake: 2l plus some Carbs: none Body magic: 30 mins walking Syns : 7 Salad: BLT with a dash of mayo Totally in the zone after loss today. Hope all you other saladers feel the same.

Hope your weigh in went well. Fingers crossed!

Another 4lb would be nothing short of miraculous! Won't hold my breath but will give it my all.

Well done CW. Looking forward to week 2 and will be trying to up my fluid intake to 3 l as often as I can (see you managed that so real respect from yours truly) good luck hitting the 9s this week .

Fantastic losses these past two weeks. You must be thrilled. I am in awe of anyone who has lost nearly 5 stone and still loses week after week. Well done

Feels good reaching the 12s today. I've been there before two years ago when I hit 12 st for a friends wedding in September. Doubt I can reach that again this year but who knows???? I've been peeking at the scales on and off this week during the salad challenge which has been bad for me. Great...

Delighted to be joining you folks at long last from the 13s. I now weigh 12st 12 and am determined to reach the 11s.

Sorry that I'm a day late but my weigh in on the salad challenge was this morning. I lost 4lb which is the biggest loss I've ever had in one week. Am really determined to give week 2 my all. The hot weather means I am drinking more so I am sticking to water and herbal teas. (Mint and fennel)...

4lb loss for me this week so now in my 12s at long last. I've never lost this much in a week before, even my first week! Thank you, thank you, thank you. Really buoyed up for week two now. Hope everyone has a good week and I look forward to some more salad ideas.

Date- 20 /07/14 Cycle - Get Fit Day of challenge - Week1 day 7 Plan -Red Water intake - 3 litres! Carbs - none Body magic - none Syns - 5 Salad - carrot and celery sticks with ff curry yogurt dip, grilled chicken and grapes No photo I'm afraid as I was out all day. Will report in first thing in...

Date 19/07/14 Cycle Get Fit Day of challenge Week1 day6 Plan. Green Water intake 2 l plus some! Carbs : new potatoes Body magic : 30 mins kettlebells, 40 mins, 10 flights of stairs Syns 6 Salad cottage cheese, lettuce, beetroot, pearl onions, grated carrot, sun blush tomatoes Just noticed...

I didn't post my meal plan yesterday as we were out. Went OK as it was a barbecue - 100% beef burgers and chicken fillet - perfect for me. Made that my salad of the day. Today has been spot on so far. Mushroom omelette on the stove as I type, with new potatoes, cauliflower and runner beans...

Date: 18/7/14 Cycle: Get Fit Day of challenge : Week 1 day 5 Plan: red Water intake: just under 2 litres :( Carbs: none Body magic: 40 mins walk, 1hr gardening Syns : 6 Salad: grilled beef burger (100%beef )chicken fillet, lettuce, cucumber, tomato. Sorry no photo as I was out! hence the...

Please count me in for next week. I'm relieved I won't be doing turbo!

Doing the salad challenge has made me realise how monotonous celery, cucumber , lettuce and tomato can become and think about what a salad is. Raw fruit and vegetables? Protein? Carbs? When I look at it like that it's easier to come up with new ideas. Maybe if I take an ingredient at a time...

It might help if you think in terms of healthy eating as opposed to diet. I am currently using the Slimming World principles (ie not signed up) but have realised that in essence it is low fat, low sugar foods with loads of fruit and veg. I am sure that weight watchers is the same. Don't fall...

Kay003 - hope today went OK. Have missed you and your encouraging words. Goodnight

Thanks for the link. Might give it a go.

Out for the afternoon and evening tomorrow at sons equestrian centre. Need to plan my eats carefully or I get over hungry Breakfast- fruit salad and yogurt Lunch: ham quiche and salad Dinner : barbecue with salad Snacks: grapes, pineapple,

Date: 17/7/14 Cycle: Get Fit Day of challenge : 4 Plan : Green Water intake: 2l Carbs : cannelloni pasta Body magic: 30 mins kettlebells, 40 mins walking Syns: 5 ( ryvita) Salad: cottage cheese, red cabbage slaw, tomatoes, cucumber, pearl onions, bamboo shoots Resisted a whippy...

What is a fake donner kebab?

Thought I would share some ideas with you for syn free dressings to put on salads. Yogurt or fat free fromage frais are brilliant, especially if you add flavourings to it. Eg rose Marie sauce for prawns. Add tomato paste and a dash of Worcester sauce. Curry powder for coronation chicken sauce...

Tough day yesterday but stick to plan. The perils of eating out with others in charge. The control freak in me freaked! Why do others have to impose their eating habits on others? Worse when it's husband too.... Green day Breakfast. - baked beans, scrambled eggs and mushrooms Lunch - cottage...

Day 4 Yesterday was tough but the question is, why? I wasn't in control! Went out for lunch and made good choices but actually found it stressful. My godfather had paid for a dessert before we ate so I felt obliged to have a dessert and the choices were all unhealthy. This meant I didn't enjoy...

Thank you. It makes all the difference reporting back each evening.

Date: 16/7/14 Cycle: get fit Day of challenge : 3 Plan: red Water intake: 2 l and more ( nearly there and still a few hours to go) Carbs: none Body magic: none Syns: 10 ( gravy 2, icecream 4, apple sauce 2, ryvita 2) Salad: grilled salmon steak, lettuce, cucumber sticks, plum tomatoes, pickled...

Today is day 3 of my new challenge. What else have I learned. 3 ryvita with Philly cheese is better than one chocolate digestive for less syns. Doing kettlebells in the evening is far harder work than first thing in the morning. I get equally hungry on green and red days and am now...

The non salad kid strikes again! Easy to ring some changes with the salad ingredients. I am a convert to cottage cheese in salads, especially with pineapple. Choc craving is easing off I think. Who am I kidding!

I certainly hope all the fluid is doing me good. Still running to the loo all the time. Can someone remind me- can I eat peas and sweetcorn on a red day?

How are you doing M Louise H? Your meal plans look spot on. I have miraculously stuck to my salad challenge again today. Scraped in with 10 syns which is the max allowed. Had to run OH to station 18miles away as the train he should have caught was cancelled (no conductor!) what a pain the...

DATE Tuesday 14/7/14 DAY wk 1 day 2 PLAN Green CYCLE get fit WATER 2L (2 more glasses to go which shouldn't be a problem) BODY MAGIC 30 mins kettlebells, 30 mins walking CARBS new potatoes SYNS. 7.5 (ryvita fruit crunch) SALAD cottage cheese, bamboo shoots, carrot, cabbage, cucumber and...

I will be having spiced lentils tonight. I am adding baked beans and tofu to the list.

Green day for me (salad challenge) Breakfast - poached egg and beans Lunch - cottage cheese, bamboo shoots, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, raw mushroom and pepper. My inner rabbit is coming out! Dinner - courgette stuffed with spicy lentils, new potatoes, green beans and mange tout. Jelly, yogurt...

Reported in on the salad challenge last night , with salad picky of course. I learned a couple of things yesterday. a). I have not been drinking anywhere near enough fluids. You would think I would have learned this earlier as last year I had a leukemia scare. Turned out that my blood was...

Date: Mon 14/07/14 Cycle: Get Fit Day of challenge: DAY 1 Plan: Red Water intake: 2l Carbs: None Body magic: 30mins gardening Syns: 5 - chocolate digestive Salad 1: red cabbage slaw (cabbage, onion, apple, celery) cucumber yogurt dressing, pulled lamb dinner: grilled chicken fillet, mange tout...

Salad looks delicious!

My first attempt at attaching a photo. Thought I'd better practice before tonight when I post on Kay's salad challenge

Today is a red day. I usually find these more difficult as meat just doesn't fill me up in the same way as carbs. I need to be positive and pad out my meals with extra veg. I am assuming that the salad base is intended to ensure raw veg are consumed. Take longer to eat as well as being really...

i Come and join us next week

There you go- dinner is a salad after all! I'll start posting my food diary on here again instead of on diary. Glad to have you back

Amazing loss over the two weeks, cave girl especially as you are quite small to begin with. Any advice for someone just starting the challenge?

Today is day one of Kay's Salad challenge that I have signed up to so I will be completing my meal plan to fit with the slightly stricter rules In essence - low carb, increased fluid, increased exercise (although I'm quite good on that front) Today is a red day. I usually find these more...

Looking forward to tomorrow week 1 of the challenge. Reading everyone's posts has been a real inspiration. Thank you

Disappointed with a STS at weigh in to day. It's possibly last week catching up on me. This coming week should be loads better as I join Kay's salad challenge. I think this will help on two fronts - loads of salad which I love anyway and plenty of water. Having a group supporting each other...

Go for it this week MLouiseH. Hopefully you will lose all you've out on. You've certainly managed great losses before. Having friends to stay is tough but is there anyway you can eat and drink healthy and still enjoy yourself? It seems a real shame that it is you who is paying the price for the...

STS for me which is really disappointing. I have had the odd small blip but was expecting more. Never mind, today is another day and I will just have to make even healthier choices. Next week I am joining Kay's salad challenge for a two week push. Quite looking forward to it and she is so...

With hindsight a good pedometer would be almost as good

Feeling good this evening. Chose crab salad for lunch today with a pepper salad. Was a bit of a killjoy as my friend was drinking wine and had dessert. I did neither but didn't make a fuss. She is on a diet too! Did a big fruit and veg shop this morning so am set for the weekend. Found that...

Welcome Laura. It's good to know I'm not talking to myself! Feel free to chip in, share ideas etc. Support has paid a key part in helping me achieve my weight loss so far.

Welcome to the crew Gemma. The thread tends to be fairly quiet between way ins nowadays. Maybe you'll help change that!

I decided my weight loss needed a boost so I've signed up to Kay's salad challenge which I start on Monday. I love fruit and veg so eating salads will not be a hardship for me. What I will find hard is drinking 2 then 3 litres of water a day. Didn't get me wrong - I know its good for me and I...

Thanks for that Tink. Just goes to show what a technophobe I am - didn't think to google! So the idea is to include as many speed and super speed foods as possible with a minimum of 10 a day? Will review my meal plan in my diary to see how I match up.

Kay - I can't believe that this thread has gone from zero to page 65 in just over a week! Is that right? AMAZING!!!! I would love to join the challenge for next week. Is that OK?if so, I'll fill in your template so I am ready to go next Monday. In the meantime will be following the wonderful...

Just been reading a few threads and something has struck me. Most of us talk in terms of good and bad days, success and failure etc. it's no wonder we all feel as if we are on a roller coaster. How can we shake off this approach to one that is more consistent and longer term. At work I...

Brilliant idea. Separate snack boxes - will need to get my thinking cap on as to what I could put in mine. The contents of his come straight to mind unforTunately!!!!!

What exactly is the speed challenge? It's a long time since I belonged to SW and I am behind with the terminology. Reading between the lines it sounds as if it's a way to boost losses by eating certain types of food? What sort? Would love to join in but as you can see I am in the dark!

Hangs head in shame..... The chocolate demon grabbed me a couple of days ago and I devoured two chunky KitKats in a day. Why oh why does OH keep them in the house? And more importantly how can I go for over a week without, then succumb to the cravings?

Had a wonderful evening out at a friends house, but eating wise it was a disaster. To be fair I have never made a thing about dieting but she knows I am a healthy eater. So what was with the beef stroganoff (with soured cream) bread buns with butter, and trifle topped with cream? It was put in...

Fingers crossed that all goes well at the Drs. It will be great to have a swinging partner again. I am on week 3 now so the timing should be perfect. I'm itching to get up to 7.5kg already. Somehow the 5kg isn't hitting the spot. Don't get me wrong, I find the sessions hard work but it's more...

Noooo noooo nooo! Stop now. You don't have to do this!

Missed yesterday's meal plan and paid the price in syns. The main meals were SW friendly but somehow the munchies crept in again in the evening. Ideas anyone? Today Green day Breakfast -weetabix, milk (HEA) I am going to avoid sugar today. Not looking forward to it but I am sure that the one...

now why didn't I think of that?

No reason not to keep one foot on the wagon :)

Weigh in today and 1 1/2 lb loss. Will soon be below 13st stone again. Have been working at my sons stables today so plenty of exercise. Food so far Breakfast - fruit salad, yogurt and a slice of wholemeal toast (HEB) with marmalade Lunch - tuna sandwich (HEB) cucumber, peach, piece of...

Mine was a modest 1 1/2lbs. M Louise H It's just a blip. Friends to stay etc. so back on the wagon this week :)

Part three of week two yesterday. Out of the three, core is my least favourite. I think it's the three repetitions. I seem to get just as tired doing a third as half the exercises. Was sooo tempted to give part three a miss. Can't believe the argument going on in my head "you've not been well...

Had a slip last night but will not be sliding off plan. We were invited to a friends for a barbecue. In some instances BBQs are a great option - grilled meats and plenty of salad. Not the case here unfortunately. Burgers, sausages and ribs accompanied by oven baked wedges soaked in oil, potato...

I have been reviewing the diary I set up when I first joined SW in jan 2012 (thought it was jan 2011) The theme of the diary was tips for success which loads of people gave me as I started my SW journey. It really inspired me so I decided to put them in my current diary Eat plenty of super...

I used to wear a fitbit in my bra and it worked lose one day so I lost it. Suggest you make sure it's really well secured. Apparently it happens quite often.

I first joined SW three years ago and after losing a stone, decided I needed to firm up as well as shed weight. I heard about kettlebells on this site and bought a 5kg bell and two DVDs. Kettlercise and kettleworx. Found Kettlercise really hard and got frustrated that the warm up was on a...

I am on a roll. No chocolate for almost a week (5 days to be precise) and I feel better for it. It seems to act as a trigger for sugar cravings generally. Have also been steering clear of diet drinks as they also feed the sweet monster in me. Yesterday I finished reading "pure, white and...

Hi Trimlee. Hopefully starting again will give you the same positive energy that I am experiencing. Can't put it all down to kettlebells but whatever it is, long may it continue! Ryan is such a darling, I so look forward to my sessions with him. Even caught myself dreaming of the 7.5kg bell...

Welcome janetelizabeth. - thanks for dropping in to my diary I tend to mix the green and red days but have to admit to getting confused from time to time. Mire often than not I decide what type of day it will be at lunch time. For example breakfast today was fruit and yogurt, lunch sardines and...

Properly back in the swing now and have the aching limbs to prove it!

Feeling pleased with my eating so far this week. Did resort to a packet of crisps yesterday but they were my only sins. Breakfast. - fruit and ffyogurt. Lunch - grilled gammon, mange tout, carrots, mango salsa, new potatoes. Fruit salad. (this is not our usual lunchtime fare but we have a...

How are you doing CathD? I have just returned home after a girls weekend in London and was thrilled to have lost 1.5lbs this week. Only 3 lbs to get below 13! Planning again Breakfast - scrambled egg, beans and sliced tomato Lunch - bulgar wheat, cucumber, tomato, beetroot, 5 chopped Brazil...

Snap! The thyroxin seems to be keeping me energised so let's hope they don't reduce my dose in September. Was told it takes 6weeks to stabilise in the body so I have two more weeks to go. This might account for the dips in energy I sometimes get in late afternoon (or it could be working in a...

Late weighing in this week as I have been on a girls weekend in London. But guess what? I lost 1.5lbs in spite of that. Starting to feel more motivated now as I get closer to 13stone. If I can get below that it will help me psychologically.

Weighed in on Sunday and lost 2 lbs. could have been better but I am still quite pleased CathD I know it's tempting to really cut back when you have had a blow out but you don't appear to be eating much according to your plan. When I first started SW I was always asking how. I could eat so...

CathD - I know what you mean about not wanting to be the fatty in the crowd! (Hope you're not offended) that is exactly how I felt when I started. A very good friend of mine announced she had joined SW and I couldn't bear the thought of being big when she lost weight. You can see how...

I am three weeks post op and feeling really good. Started back on KBells last week - slowly at first with 5kg weight. Managed all three sets of week one core on Friday so chuffed with myself. Tomorrow I will do week one resistance which will finish the first week. Just have to be careful with a...

Fantastic - well done. 2lbs off for me which I am quite pleased with too.

Welcome CathD. great to have some company What brings you to SW? As you will see, I use this thread to keep me focused and one of the key things for me is meal planning. If I know what is ahead! I tend to stick to it. When I first came across SW there was no such thing as extra easy. The...

Missed yesterday menu planning and paid the price. The syns snook in! Today - orange and yogurt Lunch - large mixed salad with cottage cheese ( leaves, radishes and mange tout from the garden, tomatoes, grated carrot, potato salad) Dinner - smoked haddock chowder followed by homemade...

Hope you enjoyed your trip to the UK. Any planned visit to my MIL is fraught with the same problem - table groaning with chocolate cake and homemade biscuits, bowls of trifle and a freezer full of icecream. All my usual vices. Like you, we now visit unannounced more often than not. A trip to my...

Seriously impressed Clairethehat. How long has it taken you to reach this level? What impact has it had on your weight and shape?

Delighted to report that I completed both sets of week 1 cardio this morning. Was going to stop after 1 but felt OK so decided to carry on. Already feeling it in my inner thighs and glutes. Have decided to reinstate my old routine of 7.15 start on alternate days, with Sunday off. Worked before...

Chocolate - just read up on this. Recommendations - eat high cocoa content ie 70% and above. Check ingredients label to make sure sugar is not first on the list. Which brand has lowest sugar content? I am on a mission....

Am still chomping my way through a giant puffball mushroom. Imagine a large football, white and with the texture of marshmallow. Absolutely amazing. Takes on the taste of the ingredients it is cooked with a bit like tofu. So what's on the menu for tomorrow? Mushroom soup???? Tomorrow's menu...

I've been toying with this for a while now as well. Happy to join forces and give it a go. I have masses of fruit that needs eating up, courtesy of a friend who sent it instead of flowers following recent op so will also avoid added sugar. Does sweetener count? Tend to agree that cold turkey...

Did second KB session yesterday and did a full set of cardio :) Today - shopping on foot including detour via sea front then walking to station to meet hubby this evening. Will also hunt out shred DVD Gave in to the evening munchies yesterday but had porridge oats, sweetener and fat free...

Another way of visualising weight loss that works for me (idea pinched from a friend) Get 2 identical glass containers and fill one with marbles or coloured beads - one for every pound you want to lose. As the weight comes off, transfer the bead to the empty jar. A great reminder of what you...

All clear from consultant following op. No malignancy - hooray!!! My head is now in a totally different place. Started kettle bells last night - light duties only but it's a start Past successes have come with menu planning and exercise schedule so here goes Breakfast - warmed berries with...

Great loss. Well done!

My heart goes out to you. However brave a front you put on it, it's always in the the back of the mind. I am fortunate that surgery has eliminated the problem and am now focused on getting back to full fitness and a healthy weight. I lost 4st two years ago and have put almost 2 back on. The good...

Did my first kettle bell session for 9 months yesterday. Joined Ryan for week 1 cardio using 5kg weight. Took it steady and couldn't do more than set 1 as I could feel a slight tugging in my neck from op so decided to call it a day. Felt amazing and so fired up to continue. A bit stiff this...

On cloud nine! Nothing to do with weight loss though..... I was given the all clear by the consultant on Friday - no malignancy. hooray!!! Apparently the growth they removed from my neck weighed over a pound! Hard to imagine, especially as it didn't show from the outside. No wonder I was...

Op went well, scar already healing and I can now raise my arms above my head without choking. Quite an event hanging out the washing the other day! Have an appointment with the consultant on Friday when I should get the pathology results. Fingers crossed..... Isn't it weird that we are still...

Aymz I used to do the 6 week reps which worked out at one cardio, resistance and core every week (I used to have Sundays off) and I stayed with the same weight for 12 weeks. Even when I went up a weight I still had to use a lower weight for things like the gunslinger ( not sure if that's the...

I'd love to join you swingers again! Bit of history - I started using KBs at the same time as starting slimming world 2 and a half years ago. Lost 4stone and changed my shape completely. Felt amazing for someone who had been your typical anti exercise couch potato! I credit much of that to...

Fantastic comeback M Louise! Knew you could do it and I am confident you will be able to control the munching monsters in the UK. I had surgery just over a week ago and am starting to feel like my old self. Problem should now be behind me so I intend to get on with life. I start from here at...

Yesterday was a busy day as my son had his first horse show. Managing not riding! Somehow I went through the whole day with a sandwich and muffin cakes (note the plural!) Not good. Why is it that when I am in a situation out of the norm I revert to type?Did stay on track when home with beans and...

Have just been inspired by a poster on the image therapy thread to retrace my steps back to last year when I was losing steadily. I have asked myself how I felt at that time and I had to admit it was "blooming marvellous" I used to leap out of bed full of energy and confidence. I took great...

Welcome back Honey. I have been away too and also had a relapse. It will be great to have someone to work with. What is your plan?

Don't knock it. Maintenance is good and gives you a good foundation for a second push. Like you I reached a plateau (11 7) and got frustrated dreaming of a 10 stone goal. Ended up piling it back on as I buried my head in the sand but thankfully I came to my senses before it had all gone back on...

Where is everyone? Have I done something wrong?please come back - I need you.

1 1/2lb loss for me this week so more than happy with that. Will post food diary again later today as it really helped me to stay focused. Good luck everyone

Well I am sat reading (supposed to be) but my mind keeps wandering to all things salty or chocolate. My brother bought us a large Lindt egg which was sat on the table taunting me. It is WI tomorrow and I will not allow myself to be tempted. Best course of action us to go for a walk or potter in...

Really well done. Bet you're starting to feel good about the exercise. I struggled carrying two bags of shopping home today which I never would have done in my KB heyday. Having two growths in my neck removed in three weeks time then I can get back to normal ( tests permitting) What weight...

We all have bad days but why let a few bad days turn into a bad week? You'll hate yourself afterwards. Look at the long term view - you've done so well and will do again. Don't give up

Holidays - great time for being outdoors (exercise) more time for food prep (healthier food) new clothes (show off the bod) or binge eating and lounging around. Which would you prefer? What I do is think what I could have done differently. Eg chosen healthier meals, eaten before I went, had...

1) day spent on the beach in gorgeous sunshine 2) hubby OK at hospital check for his eyes (had corneal transplant again in Nov) 3) Mum and dad have bought me greenhouse shelves instead of Easter egg.

Well done Louise. 6 days out of seven on plan will be great. Yesterday I spent the morning constructing a greenhouse (yes it's still a work in progress!) The afternoon was spent on the beach, playing and watching football and cricket - unfortunately more watching than playing, although I walked...

A new day, a new week. Eyes forward! Remember how good it feels when new clothes fit, when people compliment you, when you can climb stairs without getting out of breath and red in the face - every time you reach for non healthy food - remember...... You've done it before so you can do it again...

Well done on the loss GPUK. Slow losses are definitely the way to go. As long as it is a loss each week you are going in the right direction. My plan for today Breakfast - weetabix and apple Lunch - vegetable soup Dinner - sea bass, new potatoes, roast cherry tomatoes, peas, carrot, leek...

Good morning everyone! Good start to my return. 3 1/2 lb loss this week so I am absolutely delighted. Well done Louise on the loss. Thanks for your support again. Re the crumble. Have you ever tried bulking the topping with porridge oats? It's delish. I tend to cook the fruit unsweetened and...

Retrospective plan for the day Breakfast - scrambled egg and baked beans Lunch - beetroot, celery, sweet corn and chickpea salad. Wholemeal roll (HEB) Dinner - vegetable soup and green salad Snacks - pear, banana Exercise - gardening and mucking out horses Not sure about tomorrow. Have a...

Louise - good "seriously thinking about the shred" involves brain power so perhaps a micro nano calorie will be burned!

100% on plan yesterday although I used every single syn available to meet. Spent 3 hours on the beach building and decorating sand castles. My picnic lunch consisted of a flask of homemade lentil and veg soup. Felt very virtuous :) Today I have to blitz the house like the domestic goddess I am...

Nice to see KB names from the past again, Emma. You're right, 20 mins is nothing which was part of the reason I stuck at it for so long. Wonder why we gave up?

I couldn't agree mire. My shape vegan to really change after 4 weeks but I did work hard at it. My backside all but disappeared. Definitely getting back into this post op

Join the queue for my granddaughter! She won't cook at home though. She is going to have a go at sweet chilli chicken tonight then is back home until Monday.powerfully will grow up using fry light and adding mountains of veg to meals Thinking about 30 day shred will not burn a fraction of a...

Day spent in the fresh air odd jobbing at sons equestrian centre New greenhouse was delivered Evening spent on the seafront (more fresh air!) in the company of my parents and grandchildren. Delightful

Thanks M Louise H. I adore veg so that approach should work for me. Winging it isn't working as I keep changing my mind about green or EE meaning I do neither one nor the other. Will see if I can find my old SW books so that I can go back to basics. Will also be trying some of the super foods...

But I bet you felt good. Hope the DOMS don't kick in too hard!

1) Grandaughter cooked dinner last night (she is 12!) 2) found a pair of jodhpurs in charity shop for said granddaughter with tags still on 3) father has given up driving and sold his car ( yes this is a positive even though I will now be ferrying them around)

Haven't done kettlebells for about 6 months as I am unable to raise my arms above shoulder height without feeling I am being garrotted! Have been back on the KB thread and we are going to get started again. I will have to improvise and go back to lowest weight (4 kg) There are exercises I can do...

How did you do yesterday M Louise? What is the peanut curry like? A couple of times I was tempted to attack the chocolate stash (business not mine) but resisted. Still need to up the exercise content. Will make that a priority today Green day Breakfast Grated apple with yogurt. Sprinkled...

Good for you. Perhaps we could kick some life back into this thread and motivate each other?

I found that the changes start to show after week 4. You need to put in enough effort for a gentle glow! I used to puff and pant during each session and have to admit that poor Ryan got a fair bit of abuse from me. However, 20mins afterwards I felt amazing. So worth the effort and quite...

I've also been absent for a while and have begun to realise how big an impact Ryan had on my weight loss. If you are considering kettlebells I can highly recommend the 6 week programme and "Mr cheese" as you call him. I was a total couch potato until I took up KBs and I became addicted. My butt...

Anyone want to set themselves a goal for this week? I am aiming for 3lb and as it's my first week I have to admit its achievable if I behave. Today has been a good day although father cooked stew for dinner then told me he had fried the meat in oil first. Sabotage ahead - methinks I will have...

Belated happy Birthday. Can't believe where the time has gone. Seems like yesterday it was your previous birthday. Looking forward to buddying up and making a huge push. Hope you're up for it! Are you going to post meal plans too?

Thanks for the welcome. Great to be back! Meal plan for today. green day Bkfast- Orange, apple and fat free Greek yogurt Lunch - celeriac soup Dinner - braising steak HEB, carrots, celery, swede, cauliflower, onion Snacks - pineapple, apple, carrot and chilli cheese dip (HEA) 3 pints to...

Me too! Out of action as I have a growth obstructing my gullet and pressing on my windpipe. Any exertion leaves me gasping for breath. I have lapsed big style and part of that is lack of exercise. How I miss the kettlebells! I am determined to get back to using them after my op in May. Hopefully...

Apologies for a prolonged absence. I really need this thread at the moment so 1). Getting back on the wagon 2) Taking control of my health 3) grateful for such wonderful family and friends