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Still plodding on - not going near the scales but clothes feel better, not so tight round my waist which is always a bonus :) The great thing about this is that you don't feel hungry and the awful sick cravings have gone. I'm out with my dad on Saturday for his birthday and we are going to a...

I just pm'd you with pretty much what you have realised for yourself :) This is a brilliant eating plan as it sorts out the cravings and makes you feel so much better within yourself so that in itself is a reason to carry on eating this way. Give yourself permission to go off plan now and...

Day 3 done and dusted and still on track :) feel better - no bloating, which has to bea bonus :)

Hi - you both seem to be doing well - I am back on track as of yesterday - woohoo :) Having a sort of shepherds pie tonight - mince with onions topped with mashed swede and cauliflower - should be interesting lol

Hi again!! Well I've had a lot of worry and stress over this last week and I am an emotional eater so gave in........... Not good I know, but it's what I do :( today is day one phase one - at least I keep trying. I know this works so onwards and downwards :)

Had an omelette for tea with a couple of glasses of water - so far OK Long way to go but this is not a diet but a way of life and once it becomes habit it should be downhill all the way :)

Right - I have given myself a stern talking to and am back on tract - again (yes, I know!!!!! lol) I have until 23rd October to lose the weight I have gained back plus an extra 5kgs which is what my consultant said I had to lose before he saw me again. Trying not to look at it as pressure as I...

Hi this is day one for me (again) and aiming to be 100% til a hospital appt in October as I know my consultant will moan at me as put on all the weight I lost. Anyway can't dwell on that so onwards and downwards as they say :)

Hi :) How you doing? Can you give me an idea of a typical days menu for me to get some ideas please? Tomorrow is supposed to be day 1 of my eating plan and it would be good to see what it is that you eat as you have had good results.

Oh dear, have had four days of being on plan only to ruin it with 2, yes 2 bars of chocolate! I think in the back of my mind with my birthday coming up I've unconsciously thought that its not worth sticking to plan until after the weekend! I'm struggling to stick to this again. This time last...

I always find it difficult when we have family over/visit as there are usually goodies around, but I also think that this isn't a diet, but a way of life and a treat now and again should be possible.............getting straight back on track is the more difficult bit, for me anyway lol

Breakfast is my most difficult meal as porridge makes me feel hungry mid-morning and I get fed up of eggs and bacon very quickly so often go without breakfast other than a glass of water or a cup of fruit tea. Lunch I try to take left overs from the night before as I can only eat so many...

Hi you sound as if you are doing well. I actually avoid the scales as they don't make me feel good most of the time and I become obsessed by them, jumping on and off throughout the day and I don't want to go down that road again so am going by my clothes. I know this will be a long road for me...

Three days down and so far my resolve is holding well tho in all this heat I have made the mistake of adding squash to my water so will have to cut that out as feeling hungry today - don't know if there is a connection but its a thought especially as THD says that sweeteners have the same effect...

Hi, thought I would come and say hello and hope we can help each other. I love this eating plan and usually feel very well on it, but find the sugar cravings are only just below the surface so I have to avoid even berries, unless its a special occasion, as even these trigger cravings for me...

Hi and thank you for saying hello :) After my day off plan it took me until today to get back on plan again and I'm really struggling to stay focused. I feel so much better in myself for not eating sugar, not to mention the fact that I'm diabetic and shouldn't eat sugar at all........so why...

Well day 5 and it started well, however I was at my sisters and had a few carbs, but I'm going to be philosophical about it and this is life, this not a diet but an eating plan to a fitter, healthier me and everyone has lapses now and again.......OK maybe not so soon on a new eating plan, but it...

On day 4 now and so far its going well :) Haven't had too many times of cravings or hunger so I'm pleased with that. Out for the day tomorrow and am going prepared and have made a salad to take with me. For me the worst time is mid-morning as I have porridge for breakfast and find I get...

Well so far today has gone well and I've stuck to plan.........wasn't easy as there were cakes in the kitchen, but I was able to resist. I think writing things down here is helping me coz if I cheat then I have to be honest and write it down.......if I don't then the only one I'm cheating is...

Right.......day one - not weighing myself as don't want to get hung up again with the scales as I used to weigh myself many times a day and don't want to get caught up in tat again so am going to go by my clothes. This time last year I reckon I was over 2 stone lighter and all my "big" clothes...

Here I go again........... I used to have a diary on here a year ago and then my life became rather stressful and out the window went the low carbing and in came the high sugar, high fat foods I know I shouldn't eat and which don't suit me.........I don't feel good eating carbs and I know I...

As a matter of interest has anyone tried the Paul McKenna Hypnosis Band? Just wondered what the consensus of opinion was x

All sounds good, really pleased for you xx

Hi Lily hope you are OK xx

:woohoo: Mandy.....you sound very in control :)

Oh Lily they do look sore and painful :( :woohoo: to the weight loss :)

:woohoo: no wonder you are excited, let us know how you go x

Evening Mandy, good to hear you doing OK x I dream of having an empty nest tho that is still a while away yet me thinks.......maybe by the time I'm 60!!!!!!

I like your thinking......says she who has just eaten 2 large tubes of love hearts.....love those along with Refreshers loll still a kid at heart :)

Hi Lily, how are you all doing? Thinking of you xx

Evening Pooks, have a fantastic time x

That sounds really good ....I'm impressed x November will soon be here!

We can be strong together, tho I failed again today :( cream cake in Greggs with my sons fiancee :doh:

Great, let me know how you do xx

mmmmm, not going to plan.................cakes in the kitchen = downfall of phase 1, all I can do is restart tomorrow :( Had 3 good days and ruined it all today and no idea why, but I just had absolutely no willpower whilst yesterday easily walked away from cakes...............whats that all about?

Not sure I can offer advice really, as it didn't work for me, but it has worked for some :). All I would say is check to,see if this is the same person who Goldie had as I believe his aftercare is not good.......could have the wrong guy tho, but would be a good idea to check.......a lot of ppl...

Wow, fantastic news x x Unfortunately it didn't work for me, but am plodding along low-carbing as that way of eating works for me xx

Have a fantastic holiday and tell all when you get back :):):) xx

Hi Lily x so sorry to hear that you have so many extra health issues at the moment :( hope Younare soon feeling so much better x x x thinking of you x x

Evening Pookie, glad to see you are being realistic about your holiday and I always think that weight that goes on quickly comes off quickly too :). I'm still on a see-food diet :giggle: Friday is D-day, but not risking the scales just yet !!!!

Hi Mandy........you are def not an idiot......an idiot would have gone ahead with the purging and you did not do that, an idiot would not have admitted the truth, an idiot would not have asked for help.......so by that token alone you are not an idiot :). you are a lovely, warm and giving lady...

Hope you are feeling better now Lily, hope it wasn't something dodgy at the BBQ!!!!! take care x x

I too think its a great plan and am going to start phase 1 on Friday.......its great having others on here doing the HD and supporting each other :) Hope you had a great weekend :) Congrats on your weight losses :)

I too think that its the bullies that should be kept in at lunchtime as what message is that sending if they can intimidate and then receive no punishment!!! Why should Kelsi have to be penalised? Enjoy your evening Lily x x

Morning Lily, hope the head has eased and you managed to get a good night's sleep xxxx

Morning Lily, hope you had a good evening and have a great day...................nice to hear that your meeting went well and she gave you some pointers to persue :)

Whoops I too spelt Lyla's name wrong too!!!! Apologies xx

Oh Lily what an absolutely awful situation to be in.......if there is one place you should feel safe its your home, but your neighbour can't feel safe in her home whilst that man is stil local and has got away with what he did!!!! My OH is a mental health nurse and he sees all sorts of ppl some...

I do think having a diary and even writing your daily intake down on here does help, tho I have yet to post what I'm eating as I am not eating properly as in following the HD rules at the moment tho I have just bought the "stop counting calories and start losing weight" recipe book and it has a...

Evening Lily and goodnight :8855: hope you have a much better night tonight :) :woohoo: to the 4lb off......brilliant :) and Layla looks absolutely adorable and what a fantastic gift idea from Kelly :)

Morning Lily............have a great day xxx

The Harcombe threads are very quiet and think that is because there is a Harcombe Diet Club where members can get help and advice, but I chat to all sorts of ppl doing many varied diets! Lots of ppl seem to start THD, but they don't carry on posting!

Hello, I've been doing the Harcombe diet since Feb, but since May I haven't been doing very well. It's really nice to see other HDs on here and you maybe the inspiration I need to get back on track.......it's nice doing things together :)

You were doing incredibly well on THD phase 1 and your losses were great :) how you doing now?

Thanks for that, will start on 21 Sep as am out tomorrow and Wed and next week have a two day spa break at Ragdale Hall so makes things difficult for the next few days ..........I know excuses, excuses!!!!

Hi Lily, just wondering how you are doing? Take care xxxx

Morning Mandy..........just.........hope you chilling xxx

I really would if I had my books, but can't remember what is and isn't allowed on phase 1............I lent them out months ago and haven't seen the woman I lent them to so not actually sure if I'm gonna get them back anytiime soon! But would def do it with you if I had them, by the time I get...

Thats a really loss for a week............you are doing well and if you are sticking to the plan then portion size is irrelevant............its only when you introduce other foods, which should be done one at a time over a period of a few days to see if they stall your weight loss that you have...

I think you are thoroughly deserving of doing nothing Mandy x x Enjoy your time off x x

Afternoon Pookie, hope all is well in your world x

I need to get my books back and get back on phase 1 with you, but I seem to be all talk and no action at the moment :( You should have a really good result after 2 weeks :)

found you :) Your progress sounds great...............can you send some of your focus and motivation along to my diary please as its sadly lacking!!!!! x

How long are you planning on staying on phase 1? I keep telling myself that I need to get back to phase 1 and get my focus back, but for some reason my brain is being resistant.......seem to be self-sabotaging at the moment, which is not good.............maybe if I keep up to date with your...

Hi Lily, thank you for leaving the breadcrumbs.......made finding you so much easier x x firstly what an amazing photo of your grandchild and like you I wish they had that sort of thing when I had mine x x it's something wonderful to keep :) x Mark did amazing and no wonder you are proud of...

Evening Mandy......hope all is Ok in your world x x

I don't do any real exercise at the moment as I have a foot problem and THD actually advise against exercise for some as unless you love exercise then it can be counter productive as apparently if you have to force yourself to do exercise then it causes a reaction within the brain (haven't got...

Afternoon Pookie x

Had a great day out with my dad and sister and ate exactly what I wanted yesterday and ate totally without guilt and found it to be quite liberating......today I'm back on my eating plan..........the pressure has been removed and it's a great feeling :) It was a really lovely day Mel thanks x...

May give it a go then, anything is worth a go for my apple shape..........when I was younger I used to be more hourglass........then age set in .......:8855: PS no idea what Imwas trying to say in my earlier post.............that's predictive text for you......:8855:

Afternoon smiley.........I love low carbing too for much the same reasons as you.........it's real natural foods, very tasty and believe it Ron not much better for you ..............now about this hula hoop........I am intrigued. I used to be able to hula as a child, but can't do it for toffee...

Afternoon Pookie :woohoo: another lb gone :)

Afternoon Mandy x

Not sure if Ive written it on here or my proper diary, but I've had a bit of a breakthrough with my thinking in that I'm going to ease the pressure on myself as this is after all an eating plan for life not just the short duration of losing the weight. So.....as its an eating plan for life, the...

Evening Pookie, hope the tile men have finished and that your bathroom refurb is all done now and that it's looking great :) x

Have a fantastic time Lily and look forward to hearing all about it when you get back x x

Good news about the accommodation for your teen............aren't us mums useful when it come to sorting out the essentials like food and bedding ?????? :8855: Sounds like without the fluid build up you would have had a loss so hold on to that.............you will do this Mandy xx

All berries are lower in carbs than other fruits so if I eat fruit I eat a mix of blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries and with extra thick double cream they are wonderful :):) or you could have them with natural yoghurt, the Greek yoghurt is nicest and as you will be low...

Hi Lily, not surprised you are happy with that small gain as you were expecting a little bit more than that............not long now til the holidays :)xxx I am sorry to hear your consultant has taken your creams away from you and can understand why you would chose the rosacea over the...

sounds like I need to follow you to the pool!!!

Pookie I was exactly the same as you until yesterday when I had an epiphany (big word for this early in the day)..............sometimes I think the more we try to get back on track the quicker we go in the opposite direction as we put so much pressure and emphasis on being back on track and on a...

Afternoon Mandy............are you still rushing around???

Afternoon Lily, I can hear the excitment building for your holiday in your posts and I'm so pleased for you that you are finally going away and deciding to make it a more regular thing, its always good to have a change of scenery :) Hope Mal gets sorted soon as it must be so frustrating for all...

I'm sure that with all the activity you will get a great result at next WI regardless of being not entirely on plan as you are still making really goo choices x

That's a shame your son didn't manage to sort out his accommodation in time, but these things have a way of working out and he may actually be better off in alternative accommodation :) Congratulations on the lb down too xx

Firstly apologies for autocorrect which made nonsense of my previous post and :woohoo: to being back on track ............. Oh and I'm glad you are now relieved x

Yes, he will be 80 on Friday and on Sat my mum and dad would have been married for 56 years, so its always a bit bitter sweet for my dad his birthday every year :( I am struggling at the moment........again.......am at work and we always have a kitchen full of chocolate, crisps, ice-cream and...

........ make use of her own in-built flotation assets to keep her afloat, but before she was nudged too far out of her depth along came........Morning Pookie.......how is your day going?

I've been back on plan today and have upped my water intake hugely.....I always think I'll drink in a minute and then don't so my fluid intake especially in this weather is sometimes not enough. today I filled 3 x 500ml bottles with water and put them in the fridge and have drunk 3ltrs...

Wow Phoenyx, how do you manage all that activity in this heat?????

Oh dear, the only thing I was going to suggest was upping your water intake, but you already drink loads!!!!! glad you had something to eat as was obviously what your body needed and has baled you to refocus X

Just had a thought......... ........beet root spheres a la Rainbow Rose, who also recommends eating them whilst........

Evening Pookie, do you think you are putting too much pressure on yourself as your holiday is getting nearer? Would love to join in the mayhem, but unfortunately anything I think of is dull and boring!!!!! Will read and chuckle tho.....

Think that is very sensible advice :) the plan I am on advocates listening to your body and learning about what does and doesn't work for you the individual. Two people can be on the same diet but have two different results as we are not all alike. Listen to what your body is telling you...

Have you ever read Sophie Kinsella books Tranqs, very funny. think my favourite of hers is Can You Keep a Secret?

You are doing so well and you don't have far to go now but unfortunately I know nothing about your diet so can't really comment in a helpful way x x

I am low carbing tho Mel and calories and fat are not counted, I always add stock cubes to any food I am cooking. My dr said that my cholesterol levels have no relation to what I eat as its my body making the cholesterol not absorption from food. Going to go back to porridge made with water...

Glad to hear you are doing well x x

Hi Pookie, can't believe you were walking for 2 hours in this heat!!!!! You've got some stamina :):) xx. Hope you enjoyed a relaxing afternoon with your kindle xx

Morning Pookie, have a great day xx

Certainly sound very focused and positive xx

Today will be difficult as will be at the Italian restaurant, but have resigned myself to eating off plan today.......I have given myself permission :8855: That's what I thought Mel as do much better eating my mince and cabbage and usually cook enough to take to work the next day and if on a...

With all that planning you are bound to succeed :woohoo:

Hi Phoenyx, I found you and you sound positive and focused xenjoy Centre Park :)

:wow: to how organised you are!!!! I have been low carbing since Feb and am eating only natural un-processed foods and trying to listen to my body.......think I may be bit deaf in that area tho :8855: Do you really need to buy extra items in order to go low-carb? Just wondering xx

Conjures up a lovely image :8855:

Didn't realise I came across quite so negative....whoops......was just trying to be honest and I suppose I am cross with myself for not losing weight......having said that I am mainly low carb and enjoying it. It makes me feel better with more energy and no bloating, which is a huge benefit...

:woohoo: to your sons results, no wonder you are a proud mum and deservedly so xx

:woohoo: 6lbs down WTG. Pookie :):):)xx

Haven't eaten any carbs today :8855: triednthenfasting again today, but not very successfully as had a huge wedge of cheese at tea time!!!

Hi Phoenyx, it's hard isn't it getting back on track after a binge and think your idea of "allowing" yourself to go off plan maybe a good idea. I've been trying to fast but actually think I've gone over the 500 calls per day, but have had only one meal on the fasting days, usually lunch and...

Afternoon Pookie, hope we don't have send in the new team of 6 to find you in that cupboard...........on second thoughts, maybe you are waiting for them! :8855:

:fingerscrossed: the new advice give the right results :) : woohoo: to your holiday in 9 days and to buying shorts :):) xx

As I'm low carbing I may have to hunt that one down too :)

That's a good idea, will give it a go :) have been good so,far today, and have been tempted, but tell myself as I'm low carbing that eating fat and carbs together is a bad idea, working so far but I do just want to eat and I'm not even hungry....... If I can get one good day under my belt then...

I need to avoid bingeing as that's all I seem to be doing at the moment so what should I be doing to avoid a binge-fest?????

Morning.......all my food choices since last week have been bad choices........willpower and I are def estranged :(:(:(:( Indeed to get back on track and everyday I start off well, but by the end of the day I have had a mini binge, then start the next day well only to repeat the day...

Morning Mandy, so with you on missing the Olympics which is strange cos at the beginning I just wanted it all to be over and done with, but I actually really enjoyed it and think we, as a nation, did extremely well hosting it and our medal tally. Enjoy your week off and your day with hubby...

Morning Pookie, can you send some enthusiasm my way as just have no motivation for anything at the moment x

Been good so,far today and have just eaten some fruit as my meal for today, did add a splash of cream too to help ward off any feelings of hunger :) Trouble is that now I've eaten I want to eat more, so may adjust when I eat my one meal to lunchtime and then when I come home Imknow not to eat...

Afternoon Liy :fingerscrossed: that sky have fixed your Internet connection x we have an intermittent problem on our phone but sods law prevails when they come out and line is clear! Reluctant to,call them out again as if they come out and can't find anything then we will be charged over £100...

Afternoon :woohoo: to the 4lbs off :)

Hopefully she logs on soon otherwise there will be some worried minis!!

Bit like Tupperware only it's aloe Vera products and comes under the heading of health and well-being. I've actually been drinking one of their aloe gel drinks, taste foul, but it's helped no end with my tendinitis that wasn't healing. :):) obviously shows I have no friends........note to self...

I think this whole journey is one of discovery and listening to your body......but have fallen off the wagon majorly tonight.......was supposed to be having a "party plan" party tonight, duly tidied the house, bought in cakes....as you do and no-one came.........think it's a case of Olympics and...

You certainly sound in the zone Mandy x x :woohoo:

I take my hat off to you doing the Insanity Workout as I know I couldn't do it!!!

Afternoon Pookie, hope you just busy and not gone AWOL as I'm sure I haven't stamped your leave pass!!!!! Hope you OK x x

:woohoo: Mandy .......fantastic loss :):) xx

Morning Pookie........today is a new day :):)

Evening Lily hope your day was OK x x

Must be the week for it as I also have fallen off the wagon by eating 3 flakes tonight as I too "needed" them. Had struggled since lunch today and finally gave in this evening!! Oh well, tomorrow is another day......mind you have a family BBQon Sat and staying over at my sisters so may have to...

Found you and just callling in to say hi :)

Hello, I've been doing the Harcombe Diet since Feb and have lost 2 stone eating mainly "fat meals" and love it...........my weight loss is slow, but I feel great. I don't eat any wheat as I find it does stall my weight and like I said I eat mainly fat meals so have butter, extra thick double...

:woohoo: to first day back on track, thats one day done so today will be easier!!!

It's great if they are on board, eases the pressure and the temptations :) It's certainly that Mel :)

Always much easier if you can get OH involved :) unfortunately for me tho Mick likes the food I cook, he also then sits and eats chocolate in rather large quantities :(. Will go in search of you and catch up x

Hello Supersmileyme, sounds like a good plan............you will have to let me know if you have a diary so I can see how you do :) xx

Morning Pooks, I can't add anything that hasn't already been said and from a personal point of view I also find getting back on track after a load of carbs difficult :( Like you said it was a physical impossibility to have eaten the no of calories required to gain 7lbs, so believe us when we...

Morning Lily, I too can rate Bravissimo but don't buy online, try and go to a shop as they work out what bra shape also suits your boobs, I have to go for a 3-seam Balconette as I'm too shallow between shoulder and underarm to go for a full cup - ends up sticking out from the top of jumpers...

Morning ladies, thank you for your faith in me :) xx. Watched the Horizon programme about the benefits of fasting and feasting and it certainly seems worth doing as the benefits are not only weight loss, but better ageing and longevity...........so am going to give it a go after this weekend...

I was pleased with myself Mel as I knew I would be if I resisted, but have to admit that it wasn't easy!!!! but the thing I have found with low carbing is that I am more sensible when it comes to cheating the plan as I know if I eat carbs with fat, it will lead to weight gain, so it somehow does...

You do have willpower or you wouldn't have lost as you have already, everyone has days, weeks or months like this, but you will manage to get back on track. Take the pressure off of yourself, this is a blip, draw a line under it and carry on again. Even bad eating for several days won't undo...

Eaten quite a lot today...all still on plan and all low carb, but sometimes Imdo wonder if you can eat too much ..... Need to,exercise portion control a bit more often too.......Mick had a bag of twirl bites this evening and I almost succumbed to putting my hand inside the bag and coming out...

You and me both Lily :giggle: have a lovely day x x x

That sounds like good advice and explains better what I was trying to,say re upping your calories on one day....... :):)

I've found you :) .....and you look to me, who doesn't know about your eating plan, to be doing very well and I love your honesty as it does help others who are not always on plan :):) xx.

I know you are totally disappointed in your STS this week and had a rebellious moment, but I actually think that it won't have done you any harm and may actually have done some good in jolting your metabolism a bit and you will have a loss next week. Don't lose heart as look what happened the...

I must admit that the Olympics has never interested me before, but for some reason this year is different and am thoroughly enjoying it all, even have in on in the foyer at work and we all pour out of our offices to watch the finals........ Brilliant :):) x x

evening Pookie, would love to say something sensible and motivational, but seems like its already been said and reading about your exercise it seems motivation you already have in spades :):) xx

Evening Dawn.....still busy I presume xx

I am sure you will be where you want to be very soon Lily as you are so very determined - I took my goals out of my signature as I didn't want to put pressure on myself as that actually seems to have the opposite effect for me, I have just said I will be on plan as much as possible, I'm enjoying...

Evening Pooks x

Omg Lily and I mean that in the nicest way, what a difference and shows just how far you have come on your journey xx you look great :):):) bet you could have jumped for joy when you got them on and they fitted well :woohoo: You are def back on track and then some............. Xxxx

Lily what a fantastic positive post the focus oozes out of you :):):):) WTG Lily :):) xx

OK will go and look you up and see how you are doing :) x

With large holes!!!!! :8855:

And fun!!!!!!

Mmmmmm you've gone AWOL again haven't you? :(

You will get there, all any of us can do is try and refocus and carry on .........why don't you still post on your diary or have you started a new one? If so can you give me directions pls xx

Afternoon Lily, what a goal to aim for and I'm sure if anyone can achieve it you will :) I don't think you are being petty and I'm sure the majority of us on here in your shoes would think the same.....I always think that if I should ever meet my ex again I want to be slimmer than he has ever...

Yo u sound as if you are doing really well :) I have been low carbing since Jan and have only lost 1.5 stone with ideally another 3 to go :sigh: I have found it slow going and have messed around for a couple of months but back on plan now tho like you I'm not drinking enough water. You can...

:wow: Lily what a fantastic result, no wonder you are singing and dancing :woohoo:

Sounds like you are already well focused :)

Was weighed at the surgery today and lost another kilo since my last check up, but considering that was a few months ago it shows that I haven't been doing well on plan. I've been on plan for 6days now and Mick is sat on the other sofa eating chocolate and I'm totally OK about it :woohoo:

My house has too many ppl living in it and always looks untidy :( too cluttered too, need to get rid of a couple of children :giggle:

Morning Pookie, have a good day x I seem to be following Kate around these diaries this morning and I'm sure pretty soon she will think she has a stalker :eek:

Last night's tea was really delicious, shame the same can't be said about tonights...........a cheese omlette as am out at 6.30, so had to have something quick. Not really a fan of omlettes so not sure why one was on the menu tonight, but seemed a good idea at the time!!!! Still 100% on plan...

evening Lily xx Hope all is well in your world xx

Evening Mandy xx

Afternoon Pookie ................. still trying to decide what I'd be good at..............jack of all trades me, master of none :( You know we are all supposed to be good at something, well I've never discovered where my hidden talent lies................:( Enjoy your poolathon :) My dvd...

I usually describe myself as a lollipop, all belly :8855:

Big shoulders and no boobs!!!

You carry on at this rate and you could be a serious contender for the next Olympics xx

Unfortunately the housework called and when I tried to ignore it it began screaming, so had to go and sort it!!

Afternoon Pookie, I have absolutely no doubt that you will get to your holiday goal as you are so focused :) I too don't always enjoy exercising, but once I'm in the right frame I "have" to do it. Mind you takes me months to get in the right frame...........:8855:

Morning ladies, had 3 days on track now and being good today and its getting easier as I knew it would if I could just stick to it..........got slow roasted belly pork, cauli mash, broccoli and carrots for tea........yum :) xx

Afternoon Lily :) xx

Happy birthday Mandy, have a lovely day and I hope you get spoilt, tho I'm sure it will be hard saying goodbye to your daughter........but Christmas Markets in Germany now will be tempting as you will have some cheap lodgings :):) xx

Yes. I can :):):)

Younare justifiably proud of them Lily, they have both achieved so much.......enjoy your meal and have a lovely evening celebrating xx

:wow:Pookie, all this exercise is having a fantastic result for you on both your losses and shape, you have encouraged me to sort out my latinacise and latinatone DVDs and have a go with them - only had them for 6 months!! :8855:

All I can say Pookie is :wow: :wow: absolutely fantastic weight loss, shows that all that exercise pays :):)

Yes basically as I do like that eating plan, tho tbh I'm just cutting out most carbs. I have to say tho that after my fortnight of being off plan quite a lot I have a 4lb gain to report and I'm cross with myself. Instead of being in the mid 13s which I could have been by now I'm back up into...

Removed all the beet root and chocolate stains tho what was she to do with the ......

Sounds like you are doing well :). I've not been very focused recently, but have just refocused so now I've done two days 100% so hopefully I'm back on track.

Younlot are mad!! Would join in, but I have no imagination :(:(

Sounds like something I would like so will give it a go :) You see everything Kals :) :8855: you make me smile Mel xx another day on track, though have been tempted by choc ices snd flapjack, but I'm starting to feel less bloated and I like that feeling :) There were fancy cupcakes at work...

Afternoon Lily xx

Hi Mel, can't multiquote as at work grrrrr, but yes I will probably eat this meal to death and then not face it for ages :8855: AnnieAnnie what a great idea re cabbage leaves, don't like mushrooms, but I could use something else like chicken or even mince :8855:

Morning Pookie - have a good day :) xx

Well, I remained on track yesterday - my first 100% day for a while and hopefully - no, I'll change that and say I WILL now be able to stay on track and as each day goes by it will get easier :) Had cabbage and savoury mince for tea last night and brought leftovers in for today - that is my...

Evening LC, how you doing...........hoping you just too busy to logon rather than a problem in your world :) xx

evening ladies - I'm afraid Mel that I have to agree with Tranqs on this one and I also know that for as many arguments for you can find an equal number against. I have read loads on the subject and know that the medical ppl out there advocate counting calories, but for me low carbing and...

I'm sure the scales will be kind to you as the alternative, for them, is unthinkable...........flying without a parachute!! :8855:

Afternoon Dawn xx Hope you have had some time to enjoy the sun and not working too hard xx

No I don't Mel, I try to eat mainly fat meals and keep carbs to a minimum as I am following a low carb diet and everything I have read says that calories are not very important when on this type of diet and so far it has worked OK............when I'm on plan that is !!!!! :)

Morning Lily, glad you had a good day yesterday and not suffering too much with all that walking :) xx

Hello Phoenyx :) I am going to try very hard to be 100% today and once I have got one day under my belt then the next day gets easier doesn't it..............mind you at the moment I am sure I could eat anything........I'll just have another glass of water instead :)

Evening Lily x x

Evening Mandy, loving your positivity and focus xx

You totally put me to shame, in from work kettle on and cuppa made and now i'm on the sofa on minis!! I should be throwing the Hoover around the living room to get rid of the dog hair......... Just. 5mins more :8855:

Mmmmmm I've fallen off already as there are still too many goodies in the house :( still tomorrow is another day so will try again. I have a busy day tomorrow so hopefully that will be easier and then once I have one day index my belt then things should be easier moving forward.........that's...

Eevening Lily - there is nothing else I could say that hasn't already been said by others, just want you to know that my heart goes out to you :bighug:

Evening Pookie, enjoy your swim :):) xx

Afternoon peeps - Family BBQ all done now and back on-plan again. Not going to worry about what I ate over the weekend as that was then and this is now and I had fully intended to have what I wanted, which I did and thoroughly enjoyed it all :):) Straight back on plan today :) Think it may...

Afternoon Pookie, glad to hear that Rose has helped to pick you up and you are back on track again :) we all get down days, but a loss, even a small one counts and is one less to lose to get to goal :) All your exercise really does put me to shame!!!! Spent all day in the garden last Monday...

Morning Mandy, love your positive post :) We all want to lose weight overnight as we want to see results NOW, but the reality is that it takes time and I saw a post in Kally's thread that said about taking the scenic route and even stopping off for a picnic or a B&B stay along the way and I...

Evening Mandy, glad to see you have posted :) you did mention before you went away that you were doing long shifts now in an effort to have more time at home............hope it works out OK for you :):) Like you say adopting a routine is key. Will it be the same 3 days every week or will they...

Evening Lily xx

Evening Mandy xx

Evening Pookie...............totm can be such a pain on the scales, but if you haven't gained then that will mean a good result when it has gone :) xxx

Must admit to looking forward to it Kally, have been saving for 2 years for it coz it is a tad expensive, but you only do it once don't you? Sue and I are very close and have a lot in common, just hope our friendship survives 2 days and nights together sharing a room :8855: We have got it all...

We are going to Ragdale Hall Mel for 2 days and 2 nights of pampering. My birthday is July and her's is October and unfortunately for her, her husband won't make a fuss of her, so we are going away in between the two as a treat to ourselves. Mick will make a fuss of me and I'm sure it will be...

Morning Mandy...........hope you OK xx

Morning Dawn, all sounds really well in your world :):)

Morning Lily :):) How exciting for Mark and Kirsty and what a fantastic opportunity for him :woohoo:

Morning ladies, haven't posted loads in here recently as have been off track whilst in Scotland and since being back although eaten low-carb where I can. Spent the day with my sister and dad yesterday and lunch was in Sainsbury's...........not a lot of low-carb on offer, so had what I fancied...

Morning Pookie :)

Evening Pookie, just catching up after being away :) :wow: to all the exercise you do in a week, make me feel decidedly lazy!!!!! I'm sure the scales will record a good loss this week after you STS of last week :):) x

Glad to see you back Emma and you've made the first step in getting back on track. My own plan has been bit hit and miss since May, but I have got a family bbq this Sat and have promised myself that on Tuesday when I'm back at work I will also be back on plan as I haven't got anything else...

Thank you :):) I'm still eating on plan as that's a life style choice I have made and tbh I feel better eating low-carb, but I'm not worrying about losing weight again until Tuesday as I have a busy food-filled weekend and I plan on eating what I want, but in between I'm low-carbing. Does that...

Evening ladies :) Back from Scotland and know I've put on weight, but tbh I'm not going to worry about it til Monday as have a family bbq on Saturday and there will be loads of goodies on offer and I know I will eat some, so not going to beat myself up about it or stress about it. Tbh I...

Evening Mandy, sorry to hear you having a few problems, but with your determination not to let them succeed I am sure you will soon have put them back where they belong. Your daughter's new job sounds fantastic :) I bet you just burst with pride seeing her in her cap and gown :) My son didn't...

Evening Lily, first can I say :woohoo: to your fantastic weight loss over the last 5 weeks and shows that you have certainly found the ideal plan for you and your body :):) Secondly I'm sorry to read that you have felt so emotional recently, tho totally understand why, hopefully once the...

I should count myself lucky then that you don't have cordless power tools :8855: :woohoo: to a fantastic weight loss, may think bout eating more fish myself :) after this weekend that is :8855:

Morning Lily, glad to see you again :):):)

Thanks for the info, nice to know she is Ok........hopefully Lily is feeling better soon and back posting xx

:woohoo: to the next size down especially when you thought the 20s would be tight, what a fantastic boost that must have given you :) :)

I get in at 7.30 and the kettle goes on and probably goes on every hour from then til lunch at 12ish..............very rarely get to drink it warm so end up tipping half of it away.........then I drink a couple of glasses of water in the afternoon and then thats probably it for the day apart...

Hi Mandy, how is it being back to normality??? xx

I tend to drink copious amounts of tea in the morning and water in the afternoon, but like the tea it does tend to sit there and go cold coz I get stuck into something and forget to drink it whilst its warm, mind you water going cold is not usually seen as a problem :8855:

Gonna have nightmares now about being chased by a mad woman with a power tool or two in her hands.........................:8855:

Don't think I can manage to lose a stone in 11 days!!!! Could chop off the odd leg tho, that might work ;giggle: Sounds like you need to go back to work for a rest!!!!! you will soon have that 2lb off :) When you are determined you do very well :):)

I don't think I drink enough, I keep saying it, but don't seem to do it, busy at work and forget and when I get home I never seem to get round to drinking enough .................anyway the reason for that post is that I did some research...good old internet..and apparently dehydration can also...

Evening LC ...............as you are in the mood for decorating and sorting stuff I'll just post my key with some directions and away you go..........PLEASE!!!!!!!! I too have been up and down like a yoyo, could think of other analogies, but decorum at all times don't you know :) so am...

You've got us all concerned about you now Lily, hope everything and everyone is OK xxxx

Afternoon Pookie, how fantastic is that getting into your wedding dress again? :woohoo: I couldn't get in my wedding dress from the first time round as it would be far too small and tbh don't think I've actually kept it........have no daughters to pass it on to, but my dress from 8 years ago is...

I've not had a brilliant weekend as we had some more bad news and I didn't feel particularly well over both days, but I have remained on track and have now lost all the weight I put on whilst on holiday, so back down to 14st, want to lose at least 1lb this week so I will tip into the 13s as that...

Afternoon Pookie, how is your day going today? :fingerscrossed: for no more disasters :)

Still missing...................hope you OK or do we need to start worrying??????

Oh Pookie, what an absolute nightmare for you :( one thing after another, hopefully its an easy fix so won't cost too much :fingerscrossed: will send some positive vibes your way :):) Hopefully the kitchen ceiling will be an easy fix too.........what about your household insurance to cover it all?

Hi Mandy, you certainly sounding relaxed...........and that's what holidays are for to go off the tails a tad. Hope the drive home isn't too horrendous :):) xx

I am learning so much :) I had heard that there had been a turnaround with regards to salt and I must admit that I probably eat more than would be recommended by I like it and think that food tastes bland without it tho suppose you can get used to anything...........:) Fibre ......... well I...

I've obviously not read as much as I thought I had....................what do you mean stand on fibre.............is there an issue of it............have I missed something?

Evening.............hope you had a good day and got all your housework done ............bet its shining like a new pin now :) Unfortunately I'm the type who goes with really good intentions to be good which lasts about all of 2 days and then I just enjoy what I have and worry about it when I...

Thank you xx

Moonlights don't worry and no problem with putting your point and information forward.......we are all here to learn from each other with information or tips. I know I don't drink enough which is why I've decided to drink a glass of water every hour..........where possible as I know I need to...

Hi Moonlights, I don't actually like the taste of soya milk tho like most things I suppose it is an acquired taste. I remember having to be careful with it to ensure it didn't curdle if the water was too hot :( I pay no heed to all the talk about what we should and shouldn't eat, tho now I am...

Is it the same one as the ipad and ipod app? If so I may be interested in that myself :)