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Up early this morning and working already.. Why, when I'm working from home to I wake up at stupid o'clock, when I have to get up and go to work, I struggle?! On the plus side, it's a beautiful morning!

Busy week so far.. Had a good run calorie wise though! Been to the gym tonight.. Getting easier! OH brought a pizza stone for the BBQ - tried it out tonight.. Homemade pizzas - base, 1 slice of ham, pineapple, onion, peeper and 20g of weight watchers cheese = bloody delicious!! X

3lbs down.. Up and off the the gym :-) x

Well done on the loss.. And DONT DO IT - you'll regret it if you do! X

Been to Zumba.. That was a bouncy start to my weekend :-) Now back in bed for an hour with a cup of tea and porridge.. Love lazy saturday mornings! X

Interesting day.. Had a phone call from my sister on Wednesday saying my dad had been taken into hospital, she called again this morning and said the doctor wanted to see us - I haven't seen my dad for 6 yrs due to a silly falling out so I spent all day stressing about both the doctor and seeing...

Yes, it is really nice.. Just the thought of it four days running!! Really filling though.. X

Really tired today.. Went to gym this morning before work - started at 7.10am - I was unimpressed by that but did feel energised today - until about 3pm and have been sleepy ever since! Lisa: I think giving up work is a great idea!! I really wanted to try Line Dancing on Friday - they do a...

Hi Louisa, As you found out you definitely don't want to be eating Chinese!!! I took them about 18 months ago - for about 6 months, then went it alone.. In managed to loose half my body weight but have put about 18lbs back on in the last 8 months - so even when you get there it is a life long...

Right, I've decided I'm definitely not going to try the 5:2 - calorie counting worked for me last time and with increased exercise hoping I can stay motivated and shift the weight.. Good workout today - find it much easier to go in the morning than after work though - going to try and go before...

Thanks.. You are doing great! I have been toying with the 5:2 but really don't think I could cope with it? Lost 1/2lb this week - from the weigh in before a three day binge so prob more - I seem to be able to put on 4lbs in 2 or 3 days :-( off for for a walk this morning with OH - weather is...

Up, ready and off the the gym.. OH is cooking bacon sandwiches and the smell is killing me.. hope it won't be too busy - should have missed the eager beavers and the hoping the rest will wait until this afternoon.

Everybody is moving around.. I can't keep up :-) I have continued to mess around - 7lbs off, 7lbs on.. But this week seem to have got back into a rhythm again.. Joined the gym on Wednesday - we have been away Thurs/Fri night but used the hotel gym. Had a lovely meal last night (and a bottle of...

OMG, me, me, me!!! Just hot back from holiday - a week of all inclusive - need I say anymore?! X

Hi, as long as you didn't cook it in oil or eat the skin you'll be fine - chicken is really lean..

Hi, I only took one a day for the same reason and it worked OK for me.. Costs less in prescriptions too :-)

Well done Tracy - it's an amazing feeling!! Just be careful.. Maintenance is the hardest bit - I have messed it ip big time! X

Hi all, Had a really busy but angelic week! Just done day 8 of 30 day shred - my muscles are screaming but hoping to complete the whole 30 days which will take me up to the day before my hols - off to Egypt for a week and absolutely can't wait! I ordered some tankinis from fig leaves yesterday...

Hi all, been AWOL for a few weeks - managed to spectacularly fall off the wagon again! I don't know what's the matter with me.. I do a few angelic weeks then mess it up,and put it all back on! And I don't mean a few treats - I am talking eating anything in sight and actually obsessing about...

That's fantastic!! Good luck next week - I'm sure you'll do fine!

2lbs off please - although having a day off today so may regret writing that! X

Hardcore would be if I could move! It's getting worse by the hour lol Another good day but feeling hungry! Got 4 wine gums and an options hot chocolate left in food allowance so might make that and go to bed! Supposed to be going to London tomorrow but have managed to get a colleague to cover...

Thanks Lexie.. Just got back from Devon - really good food wise and managed boot camp class directly followed by a Zumba class - today I actually can nearly move my legs!!! I will get this weight off :-) x

It's quiet on here today.. Guess everyone has been out enjoying the sunshine :-) had a lovely evening at the cinema yesterday - had 8 wine gums during the film then went to Franky and Benny's and had spaghetti Oceania from the lighter choices menu - it was actually really nice! Wanted to go to...

Thank you.. Just did my Zumba DVD - nearly killed me, I have obviously lost a lot of fitness over the last to couple of months too :-( Hope to go for a bike ride tomorrow with OH - if the rain ever stops! X

Ohhh, it's so hard - well done for getting back to it! It'll come of quickly.. X

4.5lbs off please x

186.4 this morning so another 4.5lbs off :-) it's coming down but I am getting inpatient!! I think I will feel better when I get back into the 12's - 4lbs to go!! Had a good week.. Worked away most of the week so was fairly easy to keep on track and managed a Zumba class - think I burned more...

That sounds lovely.. Wish my trip was pleasure rather than work :-( xx

Hangover has gone.. Didn't take long, just needed water and fresh air! I did get some boots - in Brantano - I really want some knee high boots but need to get rid of this gain first! Went to M&S on way home to get shopping for next week - I am leaving for Devon at 5am tomorrow morning and...

Good night - a bit over calories - actually lost count of drinks in the end.. Slightly hungover this morning - just been for breakfast in the hotel - had melon and fat free yogurt while OH had a full English. Off for some retail therapy now - desperately need some new boots :-) x

8lbs off for me - and still a massive gain to go!! X

Thanks Ladies.. Going into town with some old work friends now! Have been really good all day - apple for breakfast, prawn rice thing for lunch (200 and something cals) and simply chicken from harvester for dinner - have about 350cals left for drinks tonight - gin and slimline tonic I am...

191lbs this morning so 8lbs off this week.. Thank god!! Still a long way to go from lowest but a good start - although guessing most of that was water!

Yes thanks - took laptop up and got into bed - ha ha! X

Working from home today - hard work trying to ignore the kitchen.. Just had soup and an apple and got a nice dinner tonight - gammon steak, oven chips, pineapple and peas so need to focus and ignore!! might go out for a walk for half an hour to distract myself..

Well done!! X

Bideford.. It was an absolute nightmare to get too!

What a day.. Went to North Devon for a site visit - took me 4hrs to do a 2hr journey due to floods and road closures then was met by OFSTED :-( Anyway, another good day food wise - and got back into my work trousers this morning so "new bigger trousers" are now banished into storage after 2 days...

I have got the Zumba DVDs - used to do them religiously but haven't got them out for a while - you have inspired me.. Tomorrow it is :-) xx

Get rid of it.. I cleared our cupboards and fridge yesterday - gave OH 24 hrs to eat what he wanted - the rest went in the bin or to my Mums!

Ha ha potatoaholics - OH just asked what I was giggling about!! Potatoes are my downfall, I can take or leave bread - although I have eaten tonnes of the stuff in the last few weeks! But pasta, rice and potatoes couldn't cope without (in the winter!) X

Thats brilliant - well done.. I couldn't manage without carbs - I am OK in the summer but this weather, I think it would send me over the edge lol x

I never got on that well with weight watchers meals or snacks - with the exception of their hula hoops! I thought they were very expensive for small portions - having said that I did have their desserts when I first started - the toffee cheesecake was nice :-)

I thought it was 30+ too.. I am not sure they ever really made a difference to my weight loss but they definitely kept me on track.. I did have a few boxes lying around but I got rid of them when we moved. I stupidly thought if I had maintained for 4 months, I could do it - that was a stupid...

Hi, I took them for about a year - I haven't taken them for 8 months now but I had good results and at my lowest I lost 12.5 stone (I have since out 2stone back on, but am working on that!!!) They are great for helping with Will power - I am not sure if I would have lost the same amount...

Another day on best behaviour.. I have just cooked Hairy Dieters Beef Madras - it's bubbling away in the oven - having it was a light choices nann and green beans - calories came in at 1052 - going to keep them low this week to get me back on track then increase to 1200 (average over the week) -...

That's amazing.. Well done! Wish mine would move that quick! Xx

Good day so far.. Had to go and buy some new (bigger) trousers today for work on Monday - I have "agreed" with myself that I will wear them for no more than 2 weeks - then I will be wearing my own stuff again.. I can still squeeze into some of my size 14 trousers but not sure I would want to...

Thanks Lexie, you always say such nice things :-)

Oh jeeze!! I got back on the scales this morning and they are up to 197lbs - 14st 1lb!! So that is over 2 stone up from my lowest!!!!! I can't blame it all on Christmas - I have been messing around since September - up, down, up, down and Every time I didn't get back down to the lowest, so...

Hi all, please can I join in.. Haven't weighed yet but will do it New Years Day - think I've put on about 2 stone since Aug - up, down, up, down - maybe it won't be that bad and I am anticipating the worst!! Whatever the number I want to get back to 170lbs - going to Egypt in March so hopefully...

I am so hungry today - been out visiting friends and family and there is so many temptations - biscuits, homemade cakes, chocolates etc. my aunt made hot sausages in warm baguettes for lunch - I was so tempted but she had got me some ham so I had ham and tomato instead! Managed to resist all day...

Hi all, after a gentle reminder from Lexie I thought I'd better write a post :-) I have been really busy the last couple of months, we moved house and started a new job - I am really enjoying it but it is so busy! I have never worked in an environment where everyone is so stretched in terms of...

Looking good - and I love your hair! X

The chocolate one is divine! It has got real chocolate stars on the top - proper treat feeling and within the rules x

That looks lovely - I have count on us Yorkshire pudding with some sort of stew/gravy thing in it.. With dry roast potatoes, carrots, broccoli and cauliflower (and a bit of OH's stuffing) 510 cals :)

Hi all, been really busy packing and we are just about ready for the move on Thursday - moving back to Somserset, close to family - so excited but really sad about leaving my job. I have worked for the same company for the last 13 years, started when I was 17 and it is the only real job I've...

Hi all, I'm back! Had a lovely birthday and consumed lots of food and alcohol!! Back to it yesterday - gave up logging food after lunch but probably came in around 4000 cals :eek: Really enjoyed myself though and am glad I managed to contain it into one day - scales this morning show a 3lb gain...

Well, this is it.. Last day of my 20's!! We are seeing family today then big evening meal tomorrow in a posh restaurant with friends and family - we are staying over night and promised OH I will have a night and morning off so we can share a nice meal and breakfast without me faffing about...

Well done! Great loss :-) x

Gorgeous.. Well done! It's amazing to compare side by side xx

Thought it would be interesting to post some progress pics? I have attached some (I think) to get things started!

Count on us jalfezi curry sauce, chicken breast, mushrooms, boiled rice and broccoli -552 cals.. Was very nice, but not really the weather for it lol

Well, back from our little camping trip - it was great fun!! I am not usually very good at things that involve the "big outdoors" but I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it! We ate at Prezzo last night and they do light versions of all their meals - really lovely food, highly recommended! Stopped...

Rach, I was the same weight as you when I started.. If I can do it so can you! It was a dream for me too last year :) Persistence pays off xx

Hi all, been really rubbish at posting again! I do religiously read everyone else's entries though! Got a week off starting today :-) I have been really good lately food wise and am hovering around 11st 11lbs which I am happy with it - I really don't want to loose anymore, my BMI is 23.6 and I...

Nice.. I had 180g of sirloin steak and king prawns cooked in the BBQ with salad - 500 cals

Wow, look at you!! And sitting in a plastic garden chair - I used to dread those lol x

Hi, the hairy dieters do some good curry recipes - and sainsburys be good to yourself naan bread isn't too bad -120cals I think?

Hi, I agree completely.. It's all about the mindset - the tablets are an additional motivation! I took them for about 5 months and it got me well on the way on my weight loss journey, after I stopped I continued loosing and have now lost just over 12 stone! I am not saying there wasn't hard work...

Hi all, much better day today - feel back in control.. Teetered on the edge all weekend but the routine of being back at work helps :-) also managed 40 min Zumba DVD tonight! Feel like I've got a cold coming but adamant it won't take hold! Xx

Thanks everyone, for being so positive.. Had a good day yesterday - still too scared to get on the scales - might try and wait until next weekend? i am excited about the job but it is a massive change - I have worked for the same company since I was 17 yrs old - I started as a Support Worker...

Hi all, I have had the most horrific week food wise - I am too scared to get on the scales but have definitely gained a considerable amount of weight :-( I went of for a job interview Tuesday (wearing my size 12 trousers, that I'd never be able to do up today!) - I applied for the job on a whim...

Don't cut back too much, too quickly - I found/find after a "binge" I have to cut back calories slowly otherwise my body seems to hold onto the extra pounds? Guess it makes sense if you think about bodies not knowing when they are next going to get fat/sugar etc. it will cling onto it? You'll be...

Hi, as Lexie said M and S do a count on us pizza and pizza express do a couple of lighter pizza that are within the rules - nice with a big salad.. Definitely stay away from other pizzas though! X

Hi and welcome, I too have been doing straight forward calorie counting and keeping fat below 5%.. I have lost 11st 12lbs - just worked out I am 1lb off of loosing half of my starting weight!! I can't even imagine being twice my weight now! There are truly amazing and inspirational people on...

Well done.. It's not a gain and that's what matters :) you've had tough week! Xx

Thanks Lisa.. Just read your posts - it sounds really harsh and glad it's sorted! My stress is my own fault really - I had to got one of the young ladies we support detained under the mental health act on Thursday - she has been teetering on the edge for a few months now and I have been working...

Hi all, I have slipped with updating this again! Had a really hideous week, work wise.. Which has been really stressful - but I am really proud that I didn't turn to food! We went out for dinner last night - OH treated me in an attempt to cheer me up and we went to a lovely country pub.. Made OK...

Bless you.. Your weight might be difference tomorrow - I can fluctuate 3/4 lbs one day to the next which is why I only ever record my weight on a Monday morning - although I weigh almost daily! You are probably right about not eating enough.. I found the nearer to my calorie goal I ate the more...

Thanks Rachel, it's definitely about getting a balance.. It's just learning to do that without panic and regret! You are doing amazingly well :-) x

I've accepted :) can't see your food entries though - if you want to share you need to go to settings and change the privacy settings..

I am 5ft 10 and 12st 3lbs - 1500 seems right to maintain at my height/weight - you just have to play around until you get it right but not having enough will stall weight loss so start higher and see how you get on.

I tried to fin you on MFP but couldn't - I am MLP533 if you want to search..

Depends how much you weigh - I could never cope on 1200 but others do..

I use MFP and it calculates that to maintain I should be eating just under 2000 however, I have it set at 1700 and usually have around 1400 - this allows for my "little blips" and my weekly average comes in around 1500 - hope that makes sense - a bit random but works for me!

Had a lovely time at my mum's - got to spend some time with my younger sister; she is almost 18 and would rather be with her friends etc. but she came for dinner with us Friday night and we had a lovely evening. had a bad day Friday but have been good since - I seem to self sabotage - for some...

Well, hair appointment was cancelled yesterday due to hairdresser being ill so rebooked for Saturday. Had a lovely meal last night, went slightly over calories but made sensible choices - smoked anchovies salad to start, fish pie with veg for main (scraped off the cheesy bit of the mash) and a...

Thanks everyone.. I am back down to my lowest again this morning but dinner out tonight might affect that! Off to have hair done this afternoon - highlights and a well needed cut! Woke up in a bit of a grump this morning, no idea why - didnt sleep very well, but hopefully a day of pampering...

Thank you - I am hoping it will be gone next week :-)

Good day today.. Went to town and did a bit of shopping - saw a really nice dress in debenhams but only had in a size 16 or 20 - tried on the 16 but it was way too big :-) so going to try and order on-line. Did get a pair of jeans in m&s courtesy of OH - even better :-) Had lunch in...

Nearly 24 stone!!

Yep, I aimed for 12st 12lbs and am now 12st 3lbs - I am pleased with that! How much have you got to loose?

Anything from 1-4lbs BUT I had a lot to loose :-)

No, I did at the beginning - but I had a lot to loose! (I have lost 11st 9lbs over 15 months) Now I find weighing everyday more of a hindrance and my weight can fluctuate 3/4lbs (up and down) during the course of a week - I wish I could stay off of them for a week! X

Good plan trying to cut down.. Drinking on Xen is fine, but should be in moderation and some would argue a waste of calories - you need to count the calories - one shot of vodka and diet Coke is about 60 cals, gin and slimline tonic is about the same. Wine, lagers, beers etc are higher - about...

Hi, I think weekly is a healthy weigh in opportunity! I weight almost daily and I know there are others on here that are in a similar position - however, it does get obsessive so I'd stick to weekly, if you can!

Right, I am jumping on the "trying to keep my diary up to date" wagon and maybe it will help to keep me on the straight and narrow! I have been reding everyone else's but never think to update mine :-) So, after my 1lb gain this week I have had a productive day - I am finding maintaining really...

If it's working, carry on :-) I could never keep calories that low!

Hi, I am 1lb up this week :-( better then the 4lb gain midweek and I guess it is justified. Xx

Hi, not specifically being on xen.. But I did notice my periods were lighter, more regular and my skin much better as I lost weight :-) x

Hello and welcome :-)

Arrggghhh, for some random reason I had a complete blow out on Wednesday night and appear to have gained 4lbs - how does that work? It was a real binge and I have regretted it since but 4lbs?? :cry: Back to it now although alcohol is featuring quite highly on the agenda this week (and last week)...

Hi, I think like you said it affects everyone differently.. I haven't taken the tablets for a few months but I didn't have any problems with salmon, tuna or mackerel. But I know people do so my advice would be to try and small amount and see how you get on! X

Another 1lb off please x

Hi, welcome back.. Sounds like a horrendous time - but you are back to it and that's the main thing :-) x

1lb off please x

Have fun! X

Well done.. Really pleased for you! X

2.4lbs please - good start :-) x

0.5lbs this week which takes me to 0.5lb from my Easter target - getting so much harder now.. Thinking this might be it for me! I am 4.5lbs under my initial target and 1lb off of a "healthy" BMI. I am comfortably a size 14 - a few more pounds over the next couple of months would be good :-) xx

Well done..there is no way I could do that - all of you are doing amazingly! X

0.5lb please x

I'm in but I am looking at slowing down/maintaining so 5lbs for me please x

Well done! X

1.2lbs off please x

Thanks everybody - it feels really weird to be here - I keep thinking "what now" lol To get into a healthy BMI I need to loose another 5lbs so I think I will aim for that but am happy to do it over months rather than weeks - going to be a bit easier on myself and have the odd treat - but I know...

Hi, 4lb loss this week :-) Not quite sure how I managed it but am really pleased! But, here is the dilemma!! This now takes me 2lbs below my initial target of 180lbs (12st 12lbs) - I set this when I first started and it seemed unachievable, with 11st to loose, so thought it was a nice round...

0.2lbs please - at least it's a loss hey!

3.5lbs off please! x

I'm still here, plodding along - but it is slow going now and I am so hungry all the time - roll on the summer!! On the plus side my OH has just presented me with a Joules jumper and gillet for Valentines day - I have wanted something for ages but was never brave enough incase it didn't fit - he...

3lbs off please :-) Must've been the torture of the 30 day shred DVD xx

That's brilliant - well done! x

Well done!

2lbs please xx

Thanks, it's slow going now!

1.4lbs off please x

Come on ladies.. We can get through this hideous weather, try and avoid the bugs and then spring will be here!! Everything will seem better then :-) xx

STS for me this week - getting harder now! Well done everyone who is managing losses x

You look stunning - have a wonderful evening! Xx

Hope you're feeling better - there are so many horrible bugs around at the moment! X

There is lots you can have - I really like pretzels (most are within the rules) or sainsburys do some cassava sweet chilli crackers which are really nice - my current favourite! Any fruit, chopped up vegetables, even some sweets - I find it helpful to measure them out beforehand though so you...

Well done :-) xx

Hi James, welcome... Looking forward to hearing about your journey!

Good luck.. looking forward to hearing about your journey!

32 inches - that is amazing - you should be really proud! x

well down! Great loss.. xx

Oh no, hope you're OK now! Well done on the loss x

Ahhhhhh - weighed this morning (after the New Year disaster) and have lost 2.4lbs - which means I have now lost over 10st!!!! I am so pleased it is unreal! 13lbs to go!! XX

I make homemade pizza and have never had a problem with it - if you roll the dough really thin, top with veg and a little bit of reduced fat cheese it comes out really nice! Or marks and Spencer's do a pizza in their low fat range which is under 500 Cals.. Don't deprive yourself just adapt to...

Just read through this - too funny!

Another good day, went shopping with OH - we were supposed to go for a country walk but I still have the end of a horrible cold and couldn't face it so he (I nearly chocked on my breakfast lol) suggested we go for a walk around the shops as an alternative - still haven't worked out what the...

Much better day today - just finished a 12 hr shift and have got a really bad headache, but think it is to do witht the amount of crap i have consumed over the last few days! Food came in at about 850 cals and have drunk loads of water today, so hoping to compensate for the three days of 3000...

That's the best kind Lexie x

Please can you collect me too - I have had a horrific couple of days! :-( xx

Hi, I am really not doing very well in terms of food - I cannot get my head in the right place at all! I put on 2lbs over Christmas then lost it and another couple between the tuesday and and new year but since New Years Eve have eaten everything in sight - I don't know what is the matter with...

Welcome back :-)

Exciting.. New challenge! Please can I go for 18lbs - that'll take me to my target - might be a bit ambitious but worth a go! Xx

I really shocked myself yesterday having a free rein! I am too scared I won't be able to get it back under control if I don't get it sorted today! X

Happy Christmas everyone! I was planning to have two days off over Christmas - yesterday and today, but after yesterday I clearly cannot be trusted with food choices so back to it today! I hope everyone has a lovely day whatever you are up too! XXX

Hi, I have only ever taken one tablet a day - with my evening meal. I have fruit and fat free yoghurt for breakfast and generally something very low fat for lunch which just leaves the evening meal.. It has worked for me (and makes the prescriptions last a bit longer making it cheaper!) x

1.5lbs please xx

Hi, I braved the shops today and they had some really nice skinny jeans in Wallis on sale - most of their shops seem to do the same sale stuff so might be worth having a look? I was looking for some boot it jeans, no way I could wear skinny ones - my legs are not the right shape! Xx

Thanks - I have just realised I am now officially overweight rather than obese now :-) x

4.5lbs please! That makes up for last weeks STS xx

Sounds good to me :-)

Congratulations!!! xx

STS this week! Not really sure why - think perhaps I haven't eaten enough? MFP put my calories down to 1200 last Monday and I averaged 1000 per day - I have put them back up to 1400 as not sure that is enough so will see what happens this week! x

Sadly, that's the risk and I am exactly the same :-( well done putting it behind you thought - one slip up wont do too much damage! X

3.5lbs please xx

I agree Lexie, I find even planned treats difficult to recover from! X

I have found drinking fine but try and go for low fat choices as alcohol in general is ridiculously high in calories - vodka and soda water, gin and slim line tonic etc are OK. The difficulties I have with drinking is my weakened will-power... Nothing seems to matter when I'm drunk and kebabs...

Well done! Remember it is the not solely the tablets - you have dne the hard work, they just help you along! X

Well done! X

Hi everyone, I have been to the GP today to get some more tablets and he said I am officially the "biggest looser" this year at the Surgery - he was really quite excited for me! But, he was really reluctant to prescribe anymore for me - after some begging and pleading he agreed to give me one...

Hi, I'm pretty rubbish at updating mine too but like to have a nose through everyone else's lol! Nice to see you have started one though - good luck for Thursday x

0.5lbs please xx

Well done! Xx

Well done! x

Hi, I agree with Tracey - the tablets are certainly not the whole reason for weight loss! - But they are certainly make you mindful of your food choices! I have lost 9 stone exactly this week and still rely on the tablets to keep me on the straight and narrow - I generally only take one a day...

Thanks ladies - I am really thrilled! I would love to loose another stone by 23rd Jan and that'll be 10st in a year! I keep thinking back to how I was feeling last year and how diffeent my life is now - with 37% less weight!! Going to have a glass of wine to celebrate! I would like to say...

2.5lbs please - making my total weight loss 9stone exactly!!! I am so pleased... xx

Woo hooo - Lost 9 stone exactly with this mornings weigh in!!! xx

5lbs - That is fantastic! xx

Congratulations - that is amazing!! You must be feeling great! xxx

Made these earlier - for my Step Dad who follows a Gluten Free diet - they are really nice!! Worked out they are 130cals per piece - higher in fat due to the nuts but a really nice treat! Ingredients 100g/4oz Ground Almonds 100g/4oz Ground Hazelnuts 2 tbsp Honey 250g/9oz Caster Sugar 50g/2oz...

Well done!

1.8lbs for me please - no idea how - it has been a tough week! Feeling a bit more in control now :-) xx

OMG I am so hungry!! I have been awful this week - in terms of wanting to eat everything in sight!! I think I have done OK, managed to keep low fat but have increased my calories! I have not found this difficult at all until the last two weeks - not sure how long I can keep "ignoring" the food...

Loosing 33lbs will still officially make me "overweight" - but it seemed like such a long way to start that it was a good goal - not sure what will happen when I get there! x

Thanks for all your comments (and no need to argue ladies! ;)) Honestly, If I can do it anyone can.. I never would have imagined this time last year that I would be here - still a way to go but putting them side-by-side has given me some more determination! xxx

3lbs please!! xx

Mmmm, forgot about pretzels - I'm going to have to get some now - M&S do nice little packs (about 100 cals) which are good for portion control! x

Thanks - I have really struggled this week so was looking for some motivation! I've lost 119lbs - about 8.5 stone! xx

Just been looking through some old (and more recent photos!) What a difference 100lbs makes!! :D First one was taken Sept 2011 (I wasn't at my biggest here, but seem to have managed to avoid the camera after this) Second one was taken a few weeks ago!

Well done - that's brilliant!! x

Hi, I am in a similar position to you, workwise.. I never know what I am going to be doing until I arrive in the morning and I spend a lot of my time out in residential homes.. Organisation is the key - I always make sure I have some cup-a-soups in my bag so as a last rest I can just ask for a...

It's certainly not just you.. I am in bed already to prevent me eating the contents of the kitchen cupboards (how sad on Saturday night!) I think it must the the weather - I have also run out of money (pay day Tuesday :-)) which is really not helping because I am having to try and make healthy...

0.5lbs please - way too much alcohol this week!! x

Wow, there are some big loses this week! xx

Well done - that's brilliant! x

2.5lbs please! x

Welcome back! x

Thank you! x

1lb please xx

Well done - that is amazing will power!! And well done with the loss! xx

A little victory today.. was sorting out old photos, putting them into folders on the computer. OH has just brought an Apple Laptop (for to technical for me) but it has facial recognition and the computer sorts them into groups dependent on the people in them - it put the photos with me in into...

Have you got any tried and tested recipies for gluten free scones? Got my stepdad coming next weekend and he is wheat intolerant.. Don't worry if not - I can google!! xx

Ohhh - interviewing is fun - once you have started you will want to do it all the time :)

You are amazing - well done! xx

1lb this week please x

Hi, thanls for the messages - I am feeling a bit better today :) I haven't been given a name for it - just shown the MRI results and started on medication - I have got to see the Consultant again in 6 weeks so will ask then! Do you take Quinagoline? xx

Really nice!! Where is it from?

Well done - that's brilliant news! Enjoy London xx

Well done!! x

Beware... Just going to have a little moan!! I have just been to the GP and I am not allowed to drive for 4 weeks - due to "unstable blood pressure"! 4 weeks - does he realise how long that is and how much I depend on the car for work and my sanity? I have been started on some medication...

Made our first Dinner from the book too - Paprika Chicken. 'Twas lovely!! x

Hi and welcome, I would suggest sticking to the "rules" for a few days then start taking the tablets but increase them over a couple of days i.e. 1 the first day, 2 the second etc. having said that I have only ever taken one tablet a day (with my evening meal) and that has worked for me.. this...

That sounds nasty - I have never had an ear infection but I have seen them really knock people out! Hope you are feeling better soon xx

3lbs for me please.. xx

That's amazing! Well done!! x

Nice to see you back.. xx

That's fantastic - think where we'll be by Christmas!!

Oooohh - I have just looked at that - it won't be long!! x

2.5lbs for me this week please! xx

Fantastic - bet that's an amazing feeling! x

Hi, I keep forgetting to update this diary!! We had a fantastic time in Italy and I managed to loose 4lbs over the fortnight! To be honest I ate very little becasue it was so hot (42c) and we did loads of walking - everything is up hill! The only thing I did slip up on was the Italian wine but...

This is really interesting.. I am 5ft 9in and weigh 16st 3lbs. I wear a 20 bottom and 18 top but I carry the weight around my bum and upper legs - I was at my Mum's this weekend and can get into a 16 in a skirt that is not fitted around the bottom area!! - My waist is much smaller in...

Well done!!

Half a pound please xx

Just suggested to OH that we should get a slow cooker - he said if I can sucessfully cook 3 recepies (I am an awful cook) that can be cooked in it he will buy me one!! The challenge will be completed :)

Thanks.. I have just ordered a copy - hping for some nice winter recipies to get me through the winter months!! I struggle so much more when it is cold and miserable! xx

3lbs for me please! x

4.5lbs off for me!! This is over the last two weeks - I weighed the day we went on holiday and than again this morning!

Oooo, I didn't realise this had started (I thought it was starting when the BH one ended). When were we supposed to be recording from? I am going to weigh on Monday - can I use that from my pre-holiday weight? x

Wow, 14 stone is amazing!! Just think where we will be by Christmas!! x

Good morning, This is it.. holiday day! We are off it Italy for two weeks - I am really nervous about the food but will do my best - if I come back with a STS I will be happy! I have weighed his morning (a day early) and have only lost 0.2lbs this week - wonder if it is because I have...

Well done again! I love your new profile picture! x

Hi Lexie, Please can I join and go for 2 stone? Thanks Michelle x

Have fun! x

You can do it!! xx

Hi, Just realised I haven't written in here for ages! I was having a look at the forum and have realised how quiet it has gone - where is everybody? I have had a good week (I think) and am hoping for a 1.5lb loss on Monday morning taking me into the 16's! When I started 6 months ago that...

Hi, I too felt really sick when I first started and am occassionally physically sick now - usually if I have only had a little to eat in the day then have my evening meal. I find it helps to take the tablet at the end of, or during the meal rather than before. I figured the tablet hitting an...

You look amazing - love the dress! xx

Conratulations x

Well done - that's fantastic! xx

Aww thanks! My face had got loads thinner over the last few months.. I am 29 today so getting on a bit now! Going out for birthday dinner later which I am a bit concerned about - but will cut right back again tomorrow. xx

Attached are photos - 1st one taken just before Christmas (I wasn't at my biggest here but can't find any later ones - assuming I deleted them!) 2nd one taken in June - about a month ago. I have lost another 8lbs since then - this is the 1st time I have put them side by side - urrrgghh!! xxx

Wow, you both look amazing!! I had a good wardrobe clear out yesterday and am left with two pairs of trousers that actually fit (so will have to go shopping now, damn!) I haven't really got anypictures of me as my biggest - digital cameras = delete! But I will get my OH to take a picture of...

Yes - please, please, please - I find it really helpful :angeldevil: x

Hi, They are coming back!! I called every pharmacy in Basingstoke last weekend and no-one has any.. I tried again this morning and found an independent Chemist with one box (which I now have posession of :)) - He said he has had them on order for months and got one box delivered on Thursday -...

Hi, you were before my time too - but it's nice to "meet" you xx

2.2lbs off please! xx

Well done xx

1.5lbs please x

That makes more sense :) You could easily have 80g servings.. I don't take a tablet with breakfast (and rarely lunch) to make them go further - due to the shortages. I find it still seems to work OK for me! x

Hi, If the fat per 100g is 1.9g (i.e. 1.9%) how can the lesser weight of a 40g serving have 2.8g of fat in? Either way, yes you could have a 80g serving :) xx

2lbs please! 0.2lbs offf of six stone - how annoying :-) Oh well, next week!! xx

Well done.. that's great! xx