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  1. Wish

    30 Day Shred Challenge! Who is with me? :)

    I'm also ordering this on payday, so should be starting next week :~)
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    Quorn Mince? Advice please

    You get used to it and the low fat and lower cals side of it makes it worth the compromise. If you don't like it have you thought of trying turkey or chicken mince instead?
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    Ruth jones an inspiration

    She does indeed look fab and its so refreshing to see a celeb do it the proper way:cool:
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Lol I just got your message and cant figure how to reply and my battery is about to die:-(. So I will send you it tomorrow from the PC :-) Thanks x
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Hey hun Just on my ipod at the moment, can you pm me and I can reply, as I am not sure how I send a message first lol Thank lovely x
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Hi Snow white I am just edging out of the 16's, so would glady take anything size 14 off your hands, if nobody else wants anything, am happy to pay postage:-) Em x
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    1st week-lost 7 llbs

    Brill start:-)
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    I have put a few items in my album clothes swaps, if there is anything on there, that isn't already claimed, then just comment on it, and get in touch and I will post to you:-). More stuff to be added tomorrow x
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    PM me your address and I will post it off for you:cool: Will let you know how much the postage is, are you able to pay it via paypal, cos I don't bother with cheques as its a hassle getting to the bank. Thanks x
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    OK, Kingleds kindly gave me a beautiful dress back in the summer for a wedding I was going to, as its been such a long time since my legs had been out of trousers I didn't quite have the courage to wear it, ended up buying a maxi dress and now its sadly too big:cry: I have checked with Kingleds...
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Brilliant, well done Shirl, won't be long before you can strut your stuff in them:~)xx
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    Secret to shaping up

    hey guys I am considering buying the Kettleworx set that is advertised on the shopping channel, but my question is, when do I start this, as I still have some weight to lose, I don't want to tone too early and end up bulky:rolleyes: Would be great to hear your experiences and also if...
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    Does this look ok?

    Are you using My Fitness Pal ?
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    Eye Test

    Try not to worry, my mum had the same, turned out she did have Glaucoma which is treated with drops and a tablet. Its best they catch it early, but its very treatable these days. Let us know how you get on x
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Not sure on the leg length, they are pretty long I am 5ft 6, and they were long on me I wore them with heels:-). Let me know if you would like them x
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Hi I have a pair of size 20 jeans from Simply Be dark blue, boot cut, hems ok, small mark on one of knees (i fell over) if anyone would like them, just reply via pm or on the thread:-)
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    Underwear... where do you buy yours?

    Heres a link to some Floozie stuff...
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    Underwear... where do you buy yours?

    Totes hilair! :whistle:
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    Well gals, what's for dinner?

    Takeaway night, but we don't get a takeaway every weekend, so its takeaway night Asda style, Asda fresh tastes pouch of chicken chow mein, its very very low fat and only 312 cals:D
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    Underwear... where do you buy yours?

    Matalan underwear washes and washes and in my my opinion is far better quality than M&S:rolleyes: I buy mine mostly off Ebay though, I have a lust of Floozie Frost stuff at the moment, which is way out of my price range usually but have found a fair few bits on Ebay and paid a lot less for...
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    Calorie counting rocks!

    Just a little update, I got my 3 stone loss today :talk017: Does happy dance!
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Anyone have any size 16 clothing Thank u x
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    *Does a little celebratory dance*

    Well done, brilliant work :D
  24. Wish

    calories in a cup of tea?

    Its 15 calories, using skimmed milk :)
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    Help help help

    It doesn't work like that, you can't carry calories over in that way, if you want to eat more just do some more exercise! If you continually carry over calories, I personally cannot see you having consistent losses, sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you should start every day clear & work...
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    Calorie counting rocks!

    I am 3 months into my new way of living, I have lost 35 lbs in that time! I can honestly say its been easy, no faffing with red & greens, no syns, just common sense & exercise, its changing my life and I love it!! To all of you on here who are also my pals on MFP, thank you xx
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    myfitness pal?

    Hello Eternal:) Fancy seeing you here:D Welcome :)
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    Help help help

    Don't panic, are you drinking water? Do you do any exercise?
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    fed up

    Calorie counting is not a quick fix, you can fit into your life better, losing weight too fast is not always a good thing! Get yourself on mfp and start thinking of cc as a lifestyle change not a diet!! Good luck x
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    Drinks

    I count everything that passes my lips, otherwise I feel i am not doing it properly'
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    Good number of calories per day, if I want to loose 1-2 stone in 6-8 weeks?

    If you are a man 1200 calories is not enough, you need to complete the questions to get your amount! Congratulations on the weight loss:-)
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    1 year on - 6st 6lb less

    Wow you look amazing, well done x
  33. Wish

    moved over from Cambridge

    Welcome :)
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    I will be putting some things up here over the next couple of days, 20.s & 18's:) I could with some size 16 tops if anyone has anything:)
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    Knickers, bras etc..

    I get mine from Ebay too, only BNWT for knickers though:p Matching sets, umm I have some, but tend to go for comfort tbh, although I think thats changing a little now some weight has gone:) I need to buy some more in a smaller size as my knickers kept falling down yesterday oooerrr Mrs ! On...
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    Unthoughtful people!

    Dear hubby Im really upset that you seem to be embarassed to hold my hand in public:-( that its Always me that holds yours first, your response a half hearted limp finger, you made feel so crap y/day!
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    my Calorie Counting essentials

    Yeah the scales I have give me my weight, height, BMI, water content, fat content, bone density:cool:
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    My amazing husband DID IT

    *wipes tears away* WOW that is amazing news, your love for your husband shines through, wishing you both a happy future together:bighug:
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    my Calorie Counting essentials

    MFP Kitchen Scales Exercise Bike BMI Scales
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    Bad Week.

    The only way through this is to log everything, even when you have fell off the wagon big time, its only when you see it in black & white that you begin to realise, hide from no-one especially not yourself, putting your head in the sand is quite comfortable for now, but be brave and pop it out...
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    What does your partner think of your CC?

    My husband fully supports me & has also joined MFP, he doesn't need to lose weight himself, but hes a keen cyclist and has found it a useful tool to ensure hes eating enough calories & protein:)
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    What do you do to relax when you are stressed out?

    I don't do relaxed, its a word that seems to be missing from my vocabulary, always stressing about something! I used to comfort eat, now I just stop, sit & count my blessings not my problems :)
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    Just for fun - Whats your weighing in superstition

    I weigh myself every morning too, I weigh in one area of conservatory and the move scales somewhere else to make sure they weigh the same there too :~) x
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    What exercise do you do?

    I can't afford to go to any classes either, I have an exercise bike at home? Do you have one? You could try looking at your local Freecycle group, lots of exercise machines are given away via that, then just get up an hour earlier than the kids, get your exercise done then, its hard at first...
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    I blew it tonight...

    Don't worry about it, sometimes it actually helps, to have a blow out, this weight losing thing is a long journey & we do have to allow ourselves the odd treat every now and then. I wonder how often you ate this type of thing before, if anything like me takeaways were a weekly event and there...
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    Lost all this weight

    Yaayyy! Result Mrs B:cool: I was just thinking about what you were saying about your self esteem and then I saw another thread on here about someone booking themselves a Boudoir Photoshoot and thought what a fab idea for you, you could all glammed up and looking like a super sexy women that...
  47. Wish

    Non food treats and rewards thread

    Yeah hes a sweetie, he's supporting me through it all x
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    Wahey!!I lost weight!

    well done!
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    Non food treats and rewards thread

    Well this is going to happen all the time, but I just hit my 2 stone loss and OH has bid & won an Ipod Touch for me:D I am soo made up, as it means I can get the app for MFP and yacker on Twitter without using the PC anymore:cool:
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    Lost all this weight

    Well done on the weight loss:D Have you talked to him about how you feel, sometimes men just don't think they way we do, perhaps he doesn't realise hes being an arse! Speak with him x
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Hi hun Are any of these still available please, need 18's badly now:) Thanks x
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    He's decided he doesn't love me anymore

    I'm so sorry, what an awful time you are having, stay strong for your wee man and look after yourself, can't imagine the turmoil you are feeling right now xx
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    Low cal help PLEASE

    Your not eating enough by a massive amount, taking the exercise into consideration too, your body will think you are starving it and start storing fat! Don't be fooled by thinking of you eat way below calories you will lose weight, cos you won't, you will also be putting your body under stess...
  54. Wish

    Breakfast!!

    I don't like cereal, I have a toasted bagel or toasted muffin with bertolli light and marmite:D
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    Reading Labels

    Thanks for that, its strange but I never get hungry eating what I do, maybe my tummy has shrunk though;)
  56. Wish

    Reading Labels

    I have found it ok to be honest, doing the method of low fat and calorie counting, i lose 2lb a week, which is fine, don't want to lose it too fast as then you can cause other issues, like fatty liver disease etc, take it nice and slow, exercise if you can, you will get there;) Just to add I...
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    Reading Labels

    I have to watch fat as I have a gallstone, I stick mostly to 5g/100g but I do have the odd thing upto 10g/100g but only as a treat, I calorie count as well though and have lost 21lbs since beginning of July, so it does work:D
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    Dinner out at ask - best options?

    I would skip starter and desert and have the salmon for main ;) Enjoy x ETA : The Sorbet could be an option for pud x
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    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    6 Pack of Velvet Crunch Crisps £1 at Asda :)
  60. Wish

    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Hi guys This is the last day if you want anything from my album, claim it now, as I have a charity bag going out in the morning and it will be going in there, as I need the space badly :) Thanks x
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    Shopping tips

    Blackberries are out at the moment, so take a long walk withthe kids and an old ice cream tub or 7 and pick away, can use to make jams, crumbles, for brekkie etc and can be frozen :)
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Hi Have just popped a pair of Cargo trousers in my clothes swap album, they are size 16, I won't get into them this summer and not planning on them fitting me next, so up for grabs along with the top thats there, would just like postage, thanks:)...
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    Wish me luck !!! RESULT NUMBER ONE !!

    thinking of you xx
  64. Wish

    Would anyone go back

    I agree gorge pic of you hun, looking great :cool:
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    Would anyone go back

    No! Not a chance, I like being in control now and eating crap probably contributed to me having a gallstone and I can't tell you how bad the pain is, when it kicks off, so never ever again for me;)
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    Stupid things that make you go "yes" Bathtime

    Awww so pleased to read so many "yes" moments, keep em coming :)
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    Stupid things that make you go "yes" Bathtime

    I haven't had a bath since before I properly started my weight loss 6 weeks ago (have showers everyday instead);) This afternoon I felt a bit achey after doing some cycling on the exercise bike and a long hot soak was calling me and it would have been rude not to:p Anyway, while in the...
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    Hair help..

    I know the colleges are shut now, but for future why nit try going to one for your treatments/cuts its really cheap and you can ask for a third year student:D
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Right, I am in the process of sorting out my wardrobe, I have some stuff going on Ebay and some stuff on here. This is a blouse that was kindly given to me via this thread so its only fair it goes back on here, its a Next top size 20, I am trying to pop pic in my gallery. Let me know if...
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    Couch to 5km - c25k

    I will have a look at it:D
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    Counting means losing!! :D

    :happy096:Well done, that is excellent:D
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    Not the healthiest of choices...

    Yes, as long as its not everyday and you are watching the fat content, you will be all good:cool:
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    Swimming & Costumes

    Thanks all:cool: Have had a look on Ebay, there are some on there, that look like they will do the job, now just to pluck up the courage to actually go, I will have to go on my own too, which is filling me with dread:confused: P'haps I will ring the baths and ask them what their quitest...
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    Swimming & Costumes

    Hey all I am thinking about going to the swimming baths, I haven't been for about 13 years:eek: Are you allowed to wear a t shirt over your costume? Does everyone stare at you when youa re overweight? Whats the best kind of costume, any recommendations I will need some kind of breast...
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    CC so works :)

    Well done, its great isn't it:D I am Yellowlass on MFP if you want to add me:cool:
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    Hello there

    Welcome to CC :D
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    my first gain :(

    Don't beat yourself up about it, 1/2 is nothing, draw a line under it and stick to plan, I bet you have a loss next week:cool:
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    Bloody bloody meal on Saturday (WARNING: RANT)

    Oh dear, sounds relaxing NOT:rolleyes: Hope you manage to find something on the menu that's SW ish:cool:
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    Pole dancing

    I don't think any pole could hold my weight just yet, but its something that I would like to try in the future;)
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    I was just about to post if anyone had got any size 18 tops and jeans:p
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    Lost Tesco vouchers?

    Thanks for the link, I have lost my clubcard so don't know the number it won't let me check it without the number:rolleyes:
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    Wow! SW member in the news...

    Wow, she looks like a different person, you can see in her face of the before pic, how unhappy and trapped she looked, well done to her, I bet her daughter is incredibly proud:D
  83. Wish

    Fashion Advice Please

    Thank you everyone, I ordered a Monsoon silver shrug today, still got shoes, bag and fascinator to get, this is getting very expensive:rolleyes:
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    Fashion Advice Please

    :hide: Thanks hun LOL! Did you get your Monsoon dress back alright hun? My mum posted it for you when I was away on holiday;) Should I send the Next dress back to you, or should I offer it back up on the forum?
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    Fashion Advice Please

    Hi Its more of a bottle green in real life, that shrug loos perfect, but out of stock in my size:cry: Thank you x
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    Fashion Advice Please

    Hey all I am going to a wedding on Saturday and have finally bought my dress today after weeks of looking around. Kingleds kindly sent me a dress, but after much thought I decided my legs just aren't looking that good to be aired just yet! Its not the kind of thing I would usually chose...
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    Six months to sexy for Santa team?

    Alley1985 30lbs (6 lost ~ 24lbs to go) Amy2249 28lbs* (1lbs lost ~ 27lbs to go) Anna Vixen 45lbs* (2.5lbs lost - 42.5lbs to go) Baby-belle (2lbs lost ~ 8lbs to go) Blue Bunny 31lbs* (2.5lbs lost ~ 28.5lbs to go) Bobsledwheels 32lbs* (5.5lbs lost ~ 26.5lbs to go) BopKatie 50lb* (1lbs...
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    guess what???

    Ohh thats lovely news, congrtaulations:D
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    6st 7.5lb down

    You look incredible, I bet you feel wonderful, is everyone making lovely comments to you?:D
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    This is the worst *fat* remark I have ever heard

    Yes, I heard some nasty comments too, totally uncalled for, no excuses, just a pile of nastiness by shallow people who are a tad jealous!
  91. Wish

    What's for dinner tonight?

    Chicken tikka masala (asda good for you jar) with brown rice:)
  92. Wish

    Not Always Eating My Full Cals

    Thank you everyone for the advice and the well wishes:cool: I'm off the GP tomorrow so I will have a chat with him and see if he can let me see a nutrionist, as I really do want to lose this weight but I am struggling hitting my cal target with the low fat thing, there is only so much bread &...
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    The "Don't wanna be fat and 40/or over team"

    Hi ladies Just checking in, finding the calorie counting so much easier to do and its working so far, so I am pleased;) How are you ladies getting on, what have you been upto x
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    Six months to sexy for Santa team?

    Just adding my loss, hope this is how you do it? Alley1985 30lbs (5.5 lost ~ 24.5lbs to go) Amy2249 28lbs* (1lbs lost ~ 27lbs to go) Anna Vixen 45lbs* (2.5lbs lost - 42.5lbs to go) Baby-belle (0lbs lost ~ 10lbs to go) Blue Bunny 31lbs* (2lbs lost ~ 29lbs to go) Bobsledwheels...
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    Not Always Eating My Full Cals

    Hi all I use MFP and I can never seem to be able to eat all the calories, these are just normal allowance don't even bother putting my exercise on as it would be too scarey to look at! I am on a very low fat diet at the moment, since I discovered I had gallstones last Monday:rolleyes: I...
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    Hubby is filing for divorce

    I'm so sorry to read this, what an awful situation, I hope he changes his mind and you canboth work through things, perhaps Relate could help? Take care x
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    Fat families is horrible!

    The thing is though, if all else has failed then maybe the tough love approach is what is needed;) I get what you are saying a little, however I do believe that with some people they are so much in denial (hands up) this is what they actually need! At the end of the day, being overweight is...
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    What have you just eaten??

    Multigrain bagel with jam (no spreads) and a mug of tea:D
  99. Wish

    Fat families is horrible!

    In what way do you find him rude?
  100. Wish

    Feeling demotivated today and PJ day?

    Hope your feeling better today and can get back on track:)
  101. Wish

    thunder and lightening!

    I hate thunder & lightening I am actually very very frightened of it, its a massive phobia of mine:rolleyes: Its very windy here and lashing it down, no T&L though, hope it stays that way!
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    What if I am scared of being slim?....

    I have 11 stone in mind, but will just have to see how it goes and what I look like along the way. I have pretty much excepted I am never going to be skinny, tbh I don't want to be skinny, I think curves are nice, just my curves are a bit too large at the moment:rolleyes:
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    What if I am scared of being slim?....

    Hi I weigh in on a Wed (just at home) I don't keep a diary, but I am on My Fitness Pal where I log all my food and exercise my name on there is Yellowlass:D
  104. Wish

    Neck toner

    Yes, let us know how you get on with it, looks interesting!
  105. Wish

    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Thank you, got the dresses today:flirt2: Wahhhhhh:cry: The monsoon dress was too big around the top area, such a shame as its a gorgeous dress:D, i'll pop it back in the post for you hun:) The Next one fits, thank you:cool: Will sort out your payment later on, not sure how to do it, so...
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    I still have your bits here hun, I was going to post them then wondered if the address you gave me was your old one or your new one, meant to ask you then completely forgot:o
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Hi Natasha Could I have the girls dresses please? If they are still available? My daughter would love those:cool: Thanks Emma
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    Six months to sexy for Santa team?

    I am joining too, I am going to put myself down for 36lbs off please:) Alley1985 30lbs (5.5 lost ~ 24.5lbs to go) Amy2249 28lbs* (1lbs lost ~ 27lbs to go) Anna Vixen 45lbs* (2.5lbs lost - 42.5lbs to go) Blue Bunny 31lbs* (2lbs lost ~ 29lbs to go) Bobsledwheels 32lbs* (0lbs lost ~...
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    What if I am scared of being slim?....

    Thats brilliant, the slower the better, more likely to stay off that way:cool: I quite like mini challenges as they don't seem so much of a mountain but more of a hill, if you see what I mean;) What about 3lbs off by end of July? (I may find this hard as we go away on holiday next week) Is...
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    What if I am scared of being slim?....

    Yes, I know what you mean, it is more than weight loss, its all about baby steps though, one step at a time, slowly but surely we will get there. xx BTW just noticed we weigh exactly the same at the moment, shall we challenge ourselves?
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    What if I am scared of being slim?....

    Claire, I kind of understand what you are saying, have wondered the same about myself numerous times:rolleyes: But to be honest I don't think you are scared of being slim, I think you are scared that you are losing control of your food, in a sense of sometimes people, particulary those who...
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Ohh they would be perfect, thank you soo much:cool: I can try both on and see which is best, will send them back when done. I'll PM you my address and let me know what I owe for postage:D
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    I was about to post the same as Selwonk, I have a wedding coming up too, I just can't find anything suitable, have ordered two dresses off Ebay, one is too short, but I love it, the other is too blooming big:cry: or should I be :D (also love it) I am between 18 and 20, which is causing me...
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    The "Don't wanna be fat and 40/or over team"

    Hi Yeah, sorry to default on you guys, but have gone back to calorie counting, I have yet to post on the other board, as I keep finding my way back here, cos you are all familiar to me:D I didn't weigh in on Wed, i'm going to do it on Saturday as I think I need new scales, so goingto buy...
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    Major Decision

    Hi all Well I have come to a decision, I will not be doing the SW plan anymore, its just too hard for me to deal with in my head. I have done it in the past with great success, then I started calorie counting and offsetting exercise against it with even bigger success. This is why I can't...
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    You know its bad when..........

    Yep i'm eating now, just wanted to do my 20 mins on the exercise bike first:)
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    A planned day 'off plan'

    Ooooo sooo many things Proper fish and chips with mushy peas and curry from a chippy:D Crispy duck pancakes, sweet n sour chicken with fried rice from the chinese. Double Angus burger from Burger King. Chocolate biscuits dipped in a mug of tea. Frion battered onion rings, garlic...
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    You know its bad when..........

    Even the dogs dinner smells lovely:sign0151: It's going to be a hungry day, I can feel it!
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    advice please on damage limitation.

    Chicken & mushroom or beef & mushroom with boiled rice (obvs eat as little of that as you can) Enjoy x
  120. Wish

    What have you just eaten??

    Bowl of wholemeal pasta with HM Medertarian Vegetable Sauce, glass of lime and fizzy water.
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    What to eat after Giving Blood

    How about a couple of go ahead biscuits and a cuppa? Well done for giving blood, its something I would like to do, but unfortunately am unable to as I am Anemic:rolleyes: Hmmm I wonder how much blood weighs, you never know you may lose a pound:D
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    ive just binged :(

    Thats not so bad, don't worry, draw a line under and move on back on plan. Worst thing to think is well i've had that now, I may as well go and have A B and C. We are all human and you know its sometimes not a bad thing to just have a bit of what we fancy, I am sure the damage won't be as bad...
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    Heat Wave

    Eughhhh its really horribly muggy here, don't think I will be able to sleep in this heat, no air, oh how I wish I had air con;)
  124. Wish

    What's your Oorn Star name?

    Oh yeah, never thought of that, thanks :confused:
  125. Wish

    What's your Oorn Star name?

    :8855: Thats brilliant! Mine is A Secret (cos I just read the post further down that says you shouldn't put this info on the net) :) :rolleyes:
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    The "Don't wanna be fat and 40/or over team"

    Hi Kerry & Kittysmom Yeah we have a cute little team:cool: I have decided that my WI day is going to be on a Wednesday, that way I am less likely to fall off the wagon of a weekend or after WI (whether I have lost or put on) :rolleyes: I am following SW to a point, but I will be honest...
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    Roadkill

    Its not something I would do, but I guess there are people out there that would, especially if they were skint:sigh:
  128. Wish

    Yours Clothing Sales

    Just thought I would say that Yours online are having a sale, some nice little tops for the summer going cheap and half price maxi dresses. Hope that helps someone:D
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Don't worry Vicky, same to be honest I have got you some bits here, will get them posted for you:) Hows the weight loss coming along? and the house move?
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Hi Hope this works, I have a Pink/Coral coloured t shirt from Miss Evie, size 18-20 but it is on the small size its a tight fitting top, only wore it once, just let me know if you want it. Can't get the pic small enough, I can email it to anyone that is interested.
  131. Wish

    Magic wand weightloss!

    Well if I could turn the pound into a stone, I would gladly lose it off my arse:o
  132. Wish

    Speed quiche ideas

    Sounds lovely:D
  133. Wish

    What have you just eaten??

    1/2 grapefruit and shape zero yoghurt:D
  134. Wish

    What is appropriate for a Christening?

    Love love love the dress, fine for the christening minus the fascinator and gloves:cool:
  135. Wish

    Is SW Low Fat?

    Nope, some are low calorie, some are low carbs (Atkins) some count fat, some don't. I was just wondering if SW is classed as a low fat plan;)
  136. Wish

    What have you just eaten??

    An apple, tis all i've had today
  137. Wish

    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Aww congrats and you are gonna look amazing:D Yes thats me, warts and all:rolleyes::D
  138. Wish

    Is SW Low Fat?

    Hi everyone, I was just wondering as its never really dawned on me, is SW a low fat plan? Is that how the syns are based on? Thanks
  139. Wish

    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    :D Just your user name hun and the diet thread on the other forum:flirt2: I'm Emma, Indies mum:p You have done so well Theresa, i'm very jealous, where did you get the willpower/motivation from?
  140. Wish

    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Aww thanks Theresa:cool: these trousers are quite a small 16, would you like me to measure the waist for you? I think I may know you from a different forum about a certain breed of doggie?
  141. Wish

    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Hun I have an 18 plain t shirt from Peacocks, its coral colour, I have only worn it once as it just wasn't me, its a tight top and I prefer more floaty style, yours if you want it:)
  142. Wish

    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Thats a good question, I have no idea, I have only recently started wearing dresses again, so far have only wore Maxi, was looking for something floaty, that covers the bumps a bit;) Patterened or plain:flirt2: Sounds cheeky but do you have any pics? Thank you x
  143. Wish

    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    I have some size 16 white crop trousers, they are new, but I just ran them through the washing machine so took the tags off, they have been sat in my wardrobe far too long:rolleyes: I was looking for something to wear for a wedding too (daytime guest) size 18 or 20 please (i'm between the two...
  144. Wish

    Which dress please??

    I love the black & white one, second fave is the blue! Where is the B&W one from? Its just what I am looking for, for a wedding in August:)
  145. Wish

    Fat families is horrible!

    I love Fat Families too, I think Steve Miller is brilliant, lets be honest with ourselves here, most of us who are overweight know we overweight, we know the health implications! He is merely pointing them out without sugar coating it, I find him great and refreshing, he himself was overweight...
  146. Wish

    Channel 4 Embarrassing fat bodies!!

    I watched too, I find it a brilliant motivation tool;)
  147. Wish

    Sw and calories

    Tak emy advice don't try and count calories and do SW, it doesn't work, I have tried it, nightmare!
  148. Wish

    I am very scared !

    :grouphugg: Fabulous news, so pleased for you xx
  149. Wish

    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Thanks vicky:D, just pm me what I owe you for postage:cool: I have found you some bits too, so will do the same;)
  150. Wish

    Genuine people

    Please don't feel like that, thats not what this forum is about and if everyone feared about posting, then there would be no forum and we would lose the massive amount of support we all give one another. I think on the whole Minis is the most genuine forum I have ever been on, I haven't...
  151. Wish

    What have you just eaten??

    Dinner I had cous cous, with roasted red onion, peppers and tomatoes with a small piece of salmon. I have just eaten a curly wurly as I realised I haven't had all my syns yet today:rolleyes:
  152. Wish

    Best Tips For The Biggest WillPower

    I wish you could buy will power over the counter, it would solve soo many problems in the world;) I guess you have to just set yourself mini goals and have a very good reason to carry on, which indeed you have (congrats by the way) Imagine yourself looking stunning in that beautiful dress of...
  153. Wish

    We might have sold the house yeah !!!!

    Fingers crossed for you Sue, hope it all goes ahead:cool:
  154. Wish

    Genuine people

    And me;)
  155. Wish

    Car boot sales

    Yes, I love car boot sales, used to get some brilliant bargains there, clothes like you say can be very good, new with tags for about £1 each, althogh you do have to get there really early these days as they have become more popular with the recession.
  156. Wish

    The "Don't wanna be fat and 40/or over team"

    Hello everyone! I will be 40 next January and its dawned on me that if I don't lose this weight now, I am destined to a life of regrets! So thats its really, is anyone else turning the big 40 within the next year? Or maybe you have already hit 40 and want to start changing now! Shall...
  157. Wish

    The 20£ a week challenge!!!How to do SW on 20£ a week!

    Asda have got 3 packets of Ainsley Harriot Cous Cous for £1, I serve mine with roasted vege and a small piece of salmon, you can get 2 bags of 4 salmon at Asda for £5 (frozen dept) they are quite thick actually and if you flaked it up you could probably get away with having half each if you are...
  158. Wish

    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Ok will do, thanks so much:) xx What size stuff do you need hun, will see if I have anything for you x
  159. Wish

    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Thanks hunni, was looking for something wrap over style, as I think its flattering, pref a dress, floaty style;)
  160. Wish

    Dress For Wedding Help Please

    Thanks everyone:) Will update when I have onex
  161. Wish

    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Yes, me, have a wedding to go to in August, hoping to be size 18 :D
  162. Wish

    Dress For Wedding Help Please

    Hiyas hun:flirt2: WOW! Look at your weight loss, amazing hun, well done, so wish I could stick to it, I just can't am crap at losing weight, destined to be a lardie forever I think! I'm not too bad thanks, sorry I haven't been around, lots of stuff going on etc:rolleyes: I need something...
  163. Wish

    Dress For Wedding Help Please

    Hi all I am really stuck, I need a dress for a wedding I am going to in August, I would like something long as my legs are vile and I think Gok Wan says if you have a big tum and arse wrap over style is the best. I have trawled Ebay and can't find anything I have looked at Yours and...
  164. Wish

    I'm back!

    I'm back again, I feel like i'm on elastic:rolleyes: Anyway, long story, but bottom line is, I have weight to shift, my eating is out of control and I am really struggling with everything, I am not well have Fibromyalgia which is making exercise near impossible! But enough of the excuses, I...
  165. Wish

    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    I am in the process of having a mega clear out, I am listing stuff over the next few weeks, will be size 20 stuff:)
  166. Wish

    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Hasta, I wouldn't feel guilt selling them, like I said in my PM to you, you would do well on Ebay with some of those items. Always nice to have a few quid sat in your Paypal account for when you want to buy something:) I respect its your decision though, I personally would feel bad taking...
  167. Wish

    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    I have a strappy top by Wallis size 16 Petite if thats any good to you, can post a pic, you can have it;)
  168. Wish

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Spicy bolognaise pie (shep pie but bolognaise based)
  169. Wish

    From here to Eternally Slim

    Thanks everyone for the welcome backs:cool: Well, I weighed myself and I am pleased to say I have STS so thats not too bad considering I haven't been watching what I eat for 3 months. I am pretty happy with that as it means I have kept the 1/2 stone off that I had lost, so I am not having to...
  170. Wish

    From here to Eternally Slim

    Knock knock knock........................................................... <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<runs and hides as am feeling a bit daft, as some of you on this thread will know me from way back in Spring when I joined this group and SW and had grand ideas at how well I was going to do and how...
  171. Wish

    cous cous

    Hiya Have you tried roasting, peppers, onions and cherry toms and adding this to the cous cous with a squeeze of lemon. HTH:)
  172. Wish

    Hungry hungry hungry

    I have and i'm still hungry:rolleyes: Just munching on strawbs atm, the more fruit i eat the hungrier i feel:confused:
  173. Wish

    Hungry hungry hungry

    I am hungry today, really hungry, need a biscuit!
  174. Wish

    Who fancies an insparitional combined weight loss thread???

    Gettingthinnereveryday 3.5 stones weight loss (49lbs) Wish 7 lbs
  175. Wish

    If you live in CUMBRIA...

    Have been watching this on the news too, thoughts and prayers are with the families of those killed, can't imagine how they must be feeling. Its absolutely shocking:cry:
  176. Wish

    Trip to London Food Help Please

    Thanks, think will look at Nando's and pack a boxed salad for lunch, instead:)
  177. Wish

    6 stone :D :D :D - With Pics :)

    :D Thats amazing, well done! Do you have any before and after piccies?
  178. Wish

    Trip to London Food Help Please

    Hiya Was hoping to grab something on the go as won't really have time to have sit down meal, will be going to W2 (St Mary's Hospital) Thanks:)
  179. Wish

    Fluctuation....Please share your thoughts

    Are you doing any exercise at all hun?
  180. Wish

    Trip to London Food Help Please

    Hey guys, Need to pick your brains, tomorrow I am traveling to London for an appointment, I drive from here in Lancashire to Slough and then get the train from Slough to London. Its going to be an all day and evening affair travel wise :rolleyes: I don't want to have to come off plan...
  181. Wish

    From here to Eternally Slim

    Congrats to everyone and thanks for my congrats too:cool: Good luck Moomin, think slim, really hope you get your stone hun, but if not this week, theres always next week:)
  182. Wish

    Monday weigh in

    Hi Monday weighers My WIN was tonight cos of BH 1 1/2 lbs off for me, meaning I have lost 1/2 stone:D
  183. Wish

    From here to Eternally Slim

    Hi all Sorry for my absence lately, had a busy few days and it was OH's 40th on Sunday, so went to a concert to see Steve Harley:cool: Bad side of that is, we skipped our tea as we didn't have time to, so after the concert we were starving and only thing available was McDonalds, so ended up...
  184. Wish

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Asda have LOSKOL cheese on offer for a £1 atm:)
  185. Wish

    Extra Easy Been stupid today.... got confused!!

    No I have just checked, I used the cheese as part of my A choice. Can you not do the same? Or hav you had a lot of milk? I personally don't count the milk I use in my tea as its skimmed and tbh, if I am gonna start worrying about having a cup of tea, think I may go slightly mad;)
  186. Wish

    Extra Easy Been stupid today.... got confused!!

    Oh goodness, please don't tell me you can't have 42g of reduced fat cheese on EE:confused: Off to checkmy book, as I think I may have made the same mistake as you arggghhhhhhh!!
  187. Wish

    What do we all do for a living?

    Thats handy to know, next time my daughter is stuck with her french homework;)
  188. Wish

    Syn-free chips - mine look nothing like the pictures

    You can get mesh like baking trays in Pound World, that are supposed to be great for cooking the SW chips on. Mine turn out ok too, I always leave the skin on the potato, less work and it goes crispy, sprinkle with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper before cooking.
  189. Wish

    nintendo wii............

    I have the EA active sport game too, went on it for 3 days on the run and then the batteried died in my remote, so will have to remember to buy some more:)
  190. Wish

    Fake Tan

    After some advice, I have never faked it before:p I don't have much money, so looking for something cheap n cheerful but also something thats easy to put on and looks ok:) Any suggestions welcome.
  191. Wish

    From here to Eternally Slim

    My headache has lifted now thankfully. Had quite a good day on plan, I put it down to having a massive brekkie, seemed to work at keeping my mind off food fo the rest of the day. So will be doing that again I think. Today I did EE Brekkie: Shape zero yoghurt 2 slices ham, 1...
  192. Wish

    From here to Eternally Slim

    Tut tut Lenlu, it might not be as bad as you think though, what did you eat, could you syn it?
  193. Wish

    What have you got listed on Ebay?

    I wonder who we would ask?
  194. Wish

    What have you got listed on Ebay?

    Not sure if this allowed? But was just wondering what everyone has listed on Ebay, I am in the process of uploading a load of girls clothing and shoes and also some of my stuff thats too big for me now, from last year. Also probably gonna put some books and toys on, it takes so long...
  195. Wish

    From here to Eternally Slim

    OMG have just realised what it might be, ran out of caffinated tea bags yesterday, so have been drinking decaff ones, I wonder if its that?
  196. Wish

    From here to Eternally Slim

    Thanks girls, I am drinking like a fish, trying to keep hunger at bay;) Think perhaps I am coming down with something, I may have to go to bed soon, just feel that pants tbh:sigh: Don't know if its sugar cravings or what?
  197. Wish

    I've been away for a bit......

    WB Ollie, glad your feeling better and well done on the weight loss:cool:
  198. Wish

    From here to Eternally Slim

    Hi ladies Feeling poop today, got a raging headache, had it since yesterday. Still sticking to plan, although last night I was desperate for choc, couldn't have any though, as used all my sins, so I resisted even though it would have been for medicinal purposes;) Hope you all have a good day:)
  199. Wish

    Help oh wise ones! Now with scarey pics!

    You look great to me, I can kinda see what your family and friends are saying. But at the end of the day, its up to you what you decide to do in the end. But maybe its your mind thats still making you see the way you were and not the way you are now. Not sure how you change the mindset, are...
  200. Wish

    How important is your BMI?

    I think lowering of your BMI has got to be a good thing, although I am not sure I want to lower mine below 25, as I think I would lose all my curves. I think you do need to take it to account, but also be sensible, you will know when you have lost the right amount of weight for you, for me...
  201. Wish

    From here to Eternally Slim Team June - July Challenge

    Well hello there ladies and I am liking this:cool: Eternalflame - To loose 14lb (-5, 9 to go) MadameLaMinx- To lose 14lb. (-5lb, 9 to go) xxtannyxx - To Lose 18lb. (-2lb ,16 to go ) Jude1234 - to lose 14lb(not had weigh in yet!) Rosiepeace - to lose 12lb (-2, 10 to go) Wish - to lose 12lb (0...
  202. Wish

    From here to Eternally Slim

    Hi Rosie Well done on your weight loss thus far, you are doing great:cool:
  203. Wish

    xxtannysxx 2nd/3rd week weigh in ........

    Well done, thats an amazing loss for 2 weeks:D
  204. Wish

    From here to Eternally Slim

    Well done hun, thats a good loss:) Keep on track with us this week, lets see if we can nail it:cool:
  205. Wish

    From here to Eternally Slim

    Think you may need some more posts. You click the profile of the person you want to PM and then click on send a message:)
  206. Wish

    Help with present!

    How about candles? I can recommend these, they are lovely the packaging is just divine:) Beeswax Candles, Handcrafted Candles and Magickal Gift Sets from Brighter Blessings
  207. Wish

    please help me lol

    Blurry hell, my 30 min workout a day is pretty pointless then:8855: I'm norty I don't count table sauces in my syns, but, I only ever have a tidgy bit;)
  208. Wish

    My bad day will not turn into a bad week!

    You can still lose hun, apart from the pizza, the rest ain't that bad. You can turn it around I am sure:D
  209. Wish

    THANKYOU! :)

    :D Gemma, that is fabby, well done, your hard work and dedication has paid off. Hope its motivated you to stick with it:)
  210. Wish

    Wahooo almost 9 stone gone!

    Wow, thats brilliant, well done you:D
  211. Wish

    From here to Eternally Slim

    Thanks, have got your PM, will add you in my phone now:D
  212. Wish

    Im going to post my food diary - Will you guys help me pleeease???

    Will help, where I can hunni xx
  213. Wish

    What was your most embarrassing moment

    :8855: They don't, it was my chair squeaking, silly:p:8855:
  214. Wish

    What was your most embarrassing moment

    Far too many to mention, I do something daft most days:D I once fell down a grid, (wish I was still that skinny) Sat in a gastro pub one time with my OH and kids, suddenly felt the urge to bottom burp, tried to release as lady like as possible and as quiet as possible, which it did, but it...
  215. Wish

    From here to Eternally Slim

    Thanks doll, I hope so xx Do you have a food diary, may nick some of your ideas.
  216. Wish

    Can I just bask in my glory for a minute please?!!

    Well done, what an achievement, you go girl! Fantastico!
  217. Wish

    From here to Eternally Slim

    Well done everyone on your fab losses, its making me jealous!
  218. Wish

    Excited about personal shopper

    Sounds great, hope you have a fabby day shopping.
  219. Wish

    From here to Eternally Slim

    I better blinking well do:8855: This is getting embarassing, my weight loss is so crap:sigh: I need a buddy to pester me, anyone wanna be a email/text buddy? Wonder if we should swap email/msn addys with each other?
  220. Wish

    weigh in today!

    Good luck Gem:)
  221. Wish

    Enough is enough!

    Good luck Judi, you will find your mojo again:)
  222. Wish

    From here to Eternally Slim

    Hiya guys Went to WI last night and STS:mad: My fault of course, I scoffed malterser cake after WI last week, had a sausage roll and once night my oven wouldn't light and I ended up with curry, rice and chips from the chippy (although I only had about 5 of the chips, and left over half the...
  223. Wish

    Monday weigh in

    Well I went to WI in last night and I STS, which I am peed off about:mad: More annoyed at myself in all honesty, I have had very good days, but also some baddies, had malteser cake after WI last week and a sausage roll and the my oven wouldn't light one night so had curry, rice and chips from...
  224. Wish

    I've lost half stone...........yea!

    Well done!
  225. Wish

    Monday weigh in

    Mine is 5.30pm but won't be back till 7 ish, I am so hungry today as well, filling up on fruit, don't want to eat anything heavey.
  226. Wish

    Clothes for WI??

    The lightest trousers and floaty top I can find, is my weigh in attire:p
  227. Wish

    From here to Eternally Slim

    I know what you mean! I am going to shift my bum now and do some housework, might burn off some extra fat at the same time:p Chat later and good luck for your WI xxx
  228. Wish

    Motivation!

    You can do this, and it will be better for you to start now, as if you leave it late, you will feel so much pressure and you don't need that on top of organising your wedding. Time flies by so fast and it will soon come around, are you using your syns for the sweets? How much do you have to...
  229. Wish

    From here to Eternally Slim

    Hiya Yeah, fine here, although very nervous about WI tonight, really really want that shine 1/2 stone sticker tonight! How you diddling?
  230. Wish

    Motivation!

    My motivation, is to improve my self esteem and make me a more confident, less insecure person. Also I have my nieces wedding in August next year and I would really love to wear something beautiful and look fantastic! I can't look at the whole picture of weight I have to lose, its just too...
  231. Wish

    Food Diary, Do you bother?

    Just picking brains again here, I am supposed to be filling out a food diary thing for my consultant, think everyone is meant to. Although, I find it really annoying and has me focusing too much on food and that is not good for me at all. Do you fill your FD out every week?
  232. Wish

    My First Time!!!

    Hiya Wow thats a fabby loss to get you started, well done! You will find it a great support on mini's we are all here to help each other and kick derriers, when needed. Good luck with your journey x
  233. Wish

    Green plan-lunch box ideas please

    Is the noodle one free as well?
  234. Wish

    Monday weigh in

    Good luck to everyone weighing in today, I am really nervous as I really need to lose 2 lbs this week to get my half stone award, I really really really want that shiny sticker!!
  235. Wish

    dead chuffed

    Fantastic!
  236. Wish

    Green plan-lunch box ideas please

    It was really lovely, you could maybe even add a boiled egg too, if you wanted? My OH has nicked the rest of it for his lunch box today, I was looking forward to that at lunch time too!
  237. Wish

    Oh dear!!!

    You are doing the right thing hun, you enjoyed it and now you can carry on back on plan. Its something I am learning too, a bad hour, doesn't need to turn into a bad day type of attitude. XX
  238. Wish

    Why oh Why????

    Hi I know how you feel, as I am not overly impressed with my weight loss, so far either. But, have to hold my hands up and say its not the plan, its me, having the odd cheat here n there:rolleyes: Although I do mainly work darn hard, having the right kind of meals, its the little snacks that...
  239. Wish

    Hot weather, amyone else annoyed they didn't start SW sooner?

    Awww thank you everyone for the encouraging and honest posts, it does mean a lot to know that others understand. You will be glad to hear I haven't thrown the towel in:D You are right, I have to start somewhere and this time next year I hope to be at target and sauntering around flashing...
  240. Wish

    Green plan-lunch box ideas please

    I concotted a rice salad last night, as follows: Rice (1 sachet boil in the bag) half yellow pepper half red pepper 1 small onion 3 mushrooms 2 handfuls of frozen peas two table spoons fat free italian dressing salt, pepper, cayenne pepper I fried the veg in a squirt of frylight, for a...
  241. Wish

    Any suggestions for tea tonight?

    We are having mushy pea curry (leftovers from day before yesterday) with SW chips. So not too much cooking in my kitchen tonight.
  242. Wish

    Hot weather, amyone else annoyed they didn't start SW sooner?

    Hi all With this hot weather we are having I am beginning to regret not starting my weight loss journey sooner. Its a real kick in the teeth seeing people walk around in lovely sun dresses, baring flesh, just makes me feel even worse about myself. Makes me wonder whats the point I am never...
  243. Wish

    can i still lose by tuesday?

    Come on Gemma, you can do this, I know how you feel, as I feel the same sometime and for some reason self sabotage my diet, even when I am doing well, I wonder why we do that? Start again fresh tomorrow, I understand about the money issues, its not cheap doing this SW plan. I find its...
  244. Wish

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Hi, It ended yesterday apparently, sorry x
  245. Wish

    I need a bottle ....

    :0clapper: You go girl! Well done, I bet you feel you can take on the world now x
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