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Taking a break from all dieting but still having juices quite often. How's it going for you?

They've changed it so you don't have to sit the finals all together. Also they're introducing 4 sittings a year now. I'm just going to do one at a time. I get too stressed out! x

I found you :)

I'm still here, kind of. Not writing in my diary tho, just catching up on subs when I have time. You're doing so well, I'm so impressed and proud of you :)

Yep ACCA too :) x

Congrats! I can't wait until my exams are over. Got 3 left!

Hey you're back! I was wondering how you were doing. Gonna go read your diary now :) x

Thanks Val. Must try your recipes. I've downloaded one book on my Kindle and ordered another one from Amazon. Both said the recipes don't require Pre cooking :D x

Hi to whoever is still reading lol The ankle is a lot better now although not 100% yet. Still a bit swollen and tender when touched. Annoying but at least I can kinda walk without limping now. Still maintaining around the same weight. I have an exam next Friday so concentrating on that at the...

Good luck x

I'm not really sticking to anything at the moment, just eating anything with 1-2 juices a day. I think the juices prevent me from gaining weight, need to stop eating crap food to lose! x

In the past few weeks I met a few friends that I haven't seen in a while. First thing they all commented on was how much weight I've lost. 1 stone makes a big difference?!

I soooooo want to lose 20lbs too!

Thanks Val :) On the bright side, guess what I found under my desk when I got into work this morning? My Fitbit!!! It must have fallen out when I fell over but since I wear it on my bra, maybe it just about managed to stay inside my clothes until I got into work. The Fitbit people were really...

Monday morning on the way to work my already weak left ankle went over and I found myself one minute walking and the next minute on the ground. I heard a crack, saw stars and felt nauseous. I managed to hobble to the bus stop, caught my breath and got the bus to work (I usually walk). Found my...

I lost a lot of hair when I tried Exante it was shocking. I had to stop!

All is ok with me. Not dieting as such since I have so many lunches, dinners and drinks these days. Still juicing tho, trying to fit in 1-2 a day which I think it helping me maintain. Considering the amount of crap food I eat, I'm happy with it! :D

Result! Well done x

Ditto x

I'm OK. Weight is bouncing around on the same spot but not going up so good I suppose. Have a good weekend x

What's the verdict?

Looking good Busy!

Oohh sounds cool! Interesting combo you got there, onion? lol Yes I'm still juicing but not all the time. I made an orange, carrot, beetroot and ginger juice for today and it was soooo good. I've got to stop eating crap tho, maybe what little juicing I'm doing is keeping me from ballooning...

Hey Val, how's the smoothie thing going? Has it arrived yet? x

Welcome Busy :) It's really quiet on here these days and I'm not even on Atkins! I don't think many people on the Atkins forum are on Atkins to be honest lol I do want to reach my goal of 9 stone but it's slow going. I'm only have one juice a day these days around 500-600ml of it. The rest is...

I've come to subscribe! You sound focussed :)

Hi ladies, haven't been on here for a while. I don't like what they've done with the app so I found myself logging on less and less. Also not been tracking any diet of any sort! Just recovering from the flu as well. I noticed today was supposed to be weigh in day and I'm afraid to say I'm at...

Thanks Sammy, I'm not too bothered about the gain. I'm surprised it's not even more than that! It's not so much hunger that's making me eat, I just crave sweet, then savoury then sweet then savoury and repeat. This is leading me to eat A LOT lol

Yay! Welcome back! Well done on loss x

Thanks Val :) I got on the scales this morning and it showed 1.5kg gain from last month so I didn't even bother measuring lol It's OK, I've enjoyed eating loads of 'naughty' foods for a month. It was good after the oh so restrictive juice, eggs and cucumbers! I've not been back to see the...

I've been managing 2x 600ml bottles of juices a day, not the 100% as I planned. I don't know know what it is, maybe I'm not in the right set of mind? I just want to eat eat eat :( This Friday is supposed to be weigh & measure day but I know I've put on 1-2kg since last month. Disappointing but...

I don't drink any alcohol at the moment Val. When I was at uni I used to drink a lot of everything but they always made me throw up even if it wasn't that much. I'd get sick before I got drunk and my arms and legs would feel really heavy and achey so I got fed up and didn't drink for about 7...

I still love Costco tho :p x

Wow this weekend has been a non stop binge-fest. Even OH had tummy problems cos he ate too much. So much nice food available everywhere! Monday will be wind down from eating too much and then Tue, Wed, Thu is going to be juicing. My flatmate's mum is visiting from Oz and is staying until...

OMG I know them Costco cakes. Bought the chocolate fudge one once, never again. I only bought it cos my friend wanted to try it. I don't even like chocolate that much!

Ministry of Sound dance DVDs? :)

Juicing is really good Val, although I don't know how appealing it would be when it becomes proper winter :p It must be really tricky for the drivers to make sure they arrive on time as traffic in London is so unpredictable, well I say that but usually most places are slow! I've just booked a...

They're usually good, if they're later than the booked delivery slot they take the delivery charge off. One time they gave everyone a bag filled with bread and some other staples to apologise about some spill in the van which didn't even affect my bags. Anyway they called me today and...

Last night Tesco texted me to say the delivery was going to be delayed by an hour which was fine but they never turned up! Baffled and a bit annoyed :mad: No juicing this morning so it looks like calorie counting until I find out what happened and sort out another delivery. Hmph.

:( take care of yourself x

No actually, I wish wine loved me! :D

I wish I loved wine! lol x

I have a Philips Juicer which extracts just the juice from fruit and veg and the pulps goes into a separate compartment. I throw the pulp away but I've heard some people make cakes with it? The Nutribullet is a blender/smoothie maker so you get to eat all the flesh and fibre so you'll feel...

Quick update - it's been about 3 weeks since my last monthly WI and life in general has been a bit manic. Not managed to juice at all but if I'm feeling peckish I'd eat fruit. Considering the food I've eaten during this time, I'd say maintaining around average 65kg isn't too bad. I've just eaten...

As long as today is better than yesterday, everyday, you'll get there. Keep it going x

I have the Fitbit One which I love! x

I refuse to buy bigger clothes too! That's motivation :D x

Thanks Katie, good to see you back on here! :) x

That I am! Month end is in full swing! :D x

Hey! I just posted on your diary! Thanks, feel free to talk about smoothies and juices with me! :) x

Ooh funny Val should mention me on here ;) I don't update what I eat either on my diary but mine is loosely around Jason Vale's fruit and veg juices plus other food. I've been pigging out a bit in the past week due to vague totm cravings but other than that, I find it suits me well. Do you...

Amen to that!

Sounds like a good plan. You seem focussed :) Do post whether it's good news or bad. New month, new start :)

Hope your calves are feeling better now!

I'm still lurking around reading everyone's diaries ;)

Excellent update! Great to hear you're doing well x

Quorn sausages are surprisingly nice!

Enjoy!!! x

Thanks ladies :) Dinner was thoroughly enjoyable but my stomach must have shrunk, I left chips! I have my target weight as 57kg which means I still have 7.5kg (16.5lbs) to lose but I don't know if that's my ideal weight now. I used to be that weight (give or take 1kg) most of my adult life but...

Weigh in and measurement day for me today. Last time I did it properly was July 21st so just under a month ago. My weight has gone down by 5.5kg (12lbs) and I've lost a total 25cm (just under 10inches) from all over. I'm quite pleased with that. I'm now in the normal BMI range!!! :D:D:D...

You're here! 4lbs is nothing! It will go in no time :) Even if you fall off the wagon, log on and confess, it will keep you accountable :D Don't disappear on us again! x

Well done for getting back on the wagon. Keep going! :)

I've just had a look too but it seems like you need to do it in a web browser, not in the app :(

Oooh aahhh

Hehe aw shucks Susie :D I'm determined to get to target and stay there this time! x

Glad to see you back on here x

I'm doing a mix of different things at the moment including juicing but thinking about maintaining on cc once I reach target :) x

Hi Tracy, I've just skimmed through your whole diary. I love your progress! How many calories a day did you have to keep losing weight? x

Subscribing :)

It's really cold in London too :(

Thanks Val :) Sorry, I meant the food that I ate over the weekend made me bloated. I ate everything the doctor lady told me not to - meat, carbs and sugar. Eggs and cucumbers are fine. They make my tummy feel flatter :) x

I had solid food other than the prescribed eggs and cucumbers yesterday and today and I feel bloated! Shouldn't have done that! The doctor lady wanted to see me on Thursday, she's happy with my progress and said I'm allowed to eat tomatoes and small potatoes now if I'm hungry, but not the big...

56s in sight! That's great! x

Just bought a pair of size 12 work trousers. Very pleased :D

Thanks ladies, feeling normal and ok today. I've been weighing everyday since I started this new plan - in the beginning I was 69.1kg and this morning I'm the same as yesterday 66.2kg. Quite surprised since I ate a lot of stuff that I shouldn't have but not going to think it's ok to continue...

It's been just over a week since the nutty doctor lady has put me on her weight loss plan. My tummy and waist have definitely shrunk and I can see I've lost weight in my face a bit too. However today I woke up very down and didn't even feel like talking to anyone. Apparently my team were...

I've been told I have a flat bum :(

The quills themselves are sharp but not deadly. If a pog is relaxed, it lays its quills down so you can stroke it but if it feels threatened or angry, they spike up in which case it looks like a sea urchin and it's quite prickly to touch.

There are mainly two types that people know about in the UK (there are more but I won't get into that!) British Hedgehogs aka garden hedgehogs, are wild and it's illegal to keep as pets. However if you happen to see any that looked injured or any wandering around in the winter, you can take...

Good riddance I say! Feel free to post pics of Orbit, would love to see some :) This isn't my baby but it makes me laugh so much every time I see it. Pogs poo while they run in their wheels and it looks like this one had a proper poo party! So cute lol

Hope you're OK x

You don't need that kind of negative energy in your life x

I think I'm quite close to you distance wise Susie, are you sure? :p Good on you for sending that email. I wonder if she'll reply? x

Ouch. Hope it goes away soon x

Yay on the NSV! x

Good news Vic! Whatever you're doing is working for you :) I say go until you feel comfortable. Afterall, scales are just a number, you have to feel good about yourself x

If someone upsets me badly or I think they're not worth my time, I quietly cut them out of my life :D

Thanks Susie :) Pics look good don't they? Got loads more but didn't want to bore everyone to death with them! OMG she did WHAT NOW??? Asians are just blunt and painfully honest about weight gain ie you've gained weight, you need to lose weight, you should eat less otherwise you'll gain weight...

Well I shall be snooping on here too then! :D x

Part 1 of 2 root canal this morning. Numbed up to my eyeballs cos it's a front tooth that's infected. Juice no 1 is going down very slowly as I'm worried the juice will dribble everywhere even tho I'm using a straw lol Doctor lady said I wouldn't be able to sleep last night cos my body will be...

Sorry I meant I didn't know you had another diary lol x

Ooh what's this diary? x

Missing your posts x

Hope you're well Jo x

I'm due a hair dye. My choices are limited since my natural hair colour is black. I've been dying it at home for a while but my hair has grown so long it's a bit cumbersome now. Hair salon next time me thinks. I've had it reddish black for a long time so I think I'll ask for it to be something...

I'm sure I've mentioned the acupunture and massage place I've been going to for the last month or so but I can't remember if I posted about the treatments so to recap - a new Chinese treatment place opened a few months ago and it's on the way home from work. I went in one day thinking I'll try...

Thanks guys :) PogBaby was unbelieveably grumpy when OH dropped her off home. We couldn't even get near her without her huffing and spiking up. I was quite upset but at the same time so happy to have her back. We fed her some meal worms and put her to bed. Next morning I opened her shoebox...

Same here! x

Glad you had a good holiday and woohoo on the weight loss!! x

I'm back online (properly)! Holiday was really good, it feels a bit surreal now. If anyone has the chance, I'd definitely recommend it. People at work were asking how come I managed to get a tan lol Although the temperature was quite low, the sun was very strong and in a few days in our faces...

Hello from Greenland! Quick update whilst I have access to the internet... We're having an amazing time and I absolutely love it here. There's been lots of walking, hiking and sleeping lol I think our bodies are confused because it's light outside even at midnight. It's 11pm here and it looks...

Thanks Val :) I like to think PogBaby bit cos she misses us :D I can't believe I've been juicing for a month every day now. I started on June 10th! So results of WI; I've lost 1.7kg (just under 4lbs) and 2cm from all over. Not bad since I was so convinced I felt bigger. More surprisingly my...

It's so difficult when you have little to lose, it moves to slowly! When I did Dukan first time round a few years ago, I was 3kg away from TW but like a fool I didn't stick to Cruise, didn't Consolidate properly either and the weight crept up again to pre-Dukan. DOH. It sounds like your choice...

Ooh just noticed your new pic! x

I'm supposed to be weighing and measuring tomorrow morning but I feel the same weight and sizewise. The only upside is that my skin feels smoother and clearer and I think my eyes look a bit brighter too and I've been sleeping much better. Not complaining cos although I've been having at least...

Click on the MFP thing and try add as a friend, then you'll be able to see other people's stuff. I'm not logging at the moment but feel free to add me too :)

No bikinis involved. We ended up not going cos it was raining! The irony! :D

I'm sorry to hear that you sound like you're going through a tough time. Don't listen to what other people say, do what you feel and think is best for you. Giving up red meat could be interesting. It might take a while to figure out the best thing for you and it may be a tiring journey but...

Monty Python was EPIC. I wasn't expecting it to be so good! From start to finish it was brilliant and we thoroughly enjoyed it :D:D:D The guys got into giggle fits and couldn't help themselves at times and that was even better, soooo funny. Anyone who can go, should! It's been a busy evening...

Ooh I'm going to the Ely Aquafest on Sunday. No idea what to expect tho! Enjoy your travels Jo x

Hope you feel better soon x

Shake it like a Polaroid picture ;) x

Mmm... cream... :p

I've read the two books from yesterday and now downloaded today's one. Maybe I'll read a bit before going to bed. I love mad women diet books hahaha. I thought you were woohooing the opera too lol

Haha Gym Dummy! I like! Good suggestion Canadian but if only it were that easy tho. I've tried in the past to raise the rent or get him to move out but it never happened. He's just too comfortable and lazy to move! When I said my OH was moving in he made it sound like he was going to move out...

Not as mad as me ;) x

Yep she sure is a feisty little thing. Love her to bits tho :D She has a couple of crinkly balls made out of foil/Christmas decoration tinsel material, some small squishy balls, a small stuffed hedgehog toy named Fred and a small ball made of straw/hay something like that. Usually she nudges...

How's it going? x

I think OH stressed PogBaby out just a bit too much over the weekend. All he wanted to do was play with her :( She's been in such a bad mood since the nail clipping but I thought it was getting better. Last night after I showed PogBaby to OH over Skype, I was putting my laptop somewhere else...

Haha thanks ladies, I've signed up for the free books too ;) You're sounding positive Susie, love it :) x

SiZE 12???!!! :worthy:

Maybe try more veg based juices? In the 7lbs in 7days book he says if you don't want to stick to the plan 100% then make sure you have at least apple, pineapple or carrot based or a combo of two or three of them. Hope the itching calms down soon x

Gym buddy texted - He'll pay rent and give me one month's notice when he leaves, no more communication needed. He's probably scared I might tell his girlfriend stories about the girl who moved out or something. What an idiot. I really hope he moves out soon so I can live in peace and rent his...

Oh no hives???!!! I started this because I wanted my flare ups to go away! Juice Master does say there might be a few days when skin gets worse cos it's detoxing. I'm glad it was a good kick start tho :) x

Awww how sweet are those wild hedgehogs! We're actually thinking of signing up to become African Pygmy Hedgehog carers. For some reason there's a massive boom at the moment, everyone wants them but then they get bored of them quite quickly once the novelty's worn off. OH was horrified when he...

Not offended at all by your post Clareel, when I first read the message about the dress code I was like "Oh gawd... really???" but if the bride wants, the bride gets. Not happy about having to buy a floral dress tho, it's not my style but hey ho... OH took PogBaby out of her cage to play with a...

Good luck for tomorrow x

I thought it was a really weird idea too but knowing what MIL is like, I can kind of understand. Turns out her wedding dress is floral and hopefully the weather will be really nice so I suppose having loads of colourful dresses around would be lovely. Thanks for the links Susie, it's given me...

Thanks Ladies, went to buy walking shoes today cos I only have "fashion" trainers or Asics which get soaked even in drizzles. So excited :D OH's mum is getting remarried in August and today I got a message from her on FB saying the theme is floral so if I can, please can I wear a floral dress...

I made this for yesterday's breakfast and it was soooo good Recipes - Smoothies - Passion 4 Juice Master I think you're in the right set of mind at the moment. It just goes to show, your body doesn't NEED lots of food, a lot of it's more psychological. lol on the pizza in the book! x

Whereabouts in London are you Susie? If it's any consolation I feel cold today too and I think it's because of the rain. I'm in East London. Keep going, once you're past day 3 it will be much easier x

Well done for getting through day 1. Take it one day at a time, soon it will become second nature :) x

Yay! Congratulations! Juice sounds yummy. I haven't had one so far that I didn't like so stick with it! Prep time will get shorter as you get more used to it, it took me 40mins to begin with but now I wash the fruit n veg, prep, juice 3 juices and wash up in 20mins. It's just getting used to...

How's it going? x

Glad you're enjoying calorie counting :) x

Woohoo! That's great news! Well done :) x

Not too worried about not losing weight yet cos I am eating food as well. Maybe my body is confused and it needs time to adjust. Whatever the case I feel better with all the juicing and not eating so much rubbish all the time. We arrive in Iceland on July 10th then fly to Greenland on the...

Woohoo it's arrived! Good luck with it. If you get hungry just drink water or if you're really desperate eat cucumber? Watermelon? Fruit or veg with lots of water. Excited for you :D x

I'm glad to hear things are going well for you :) x

Oooh the syrup creations sound exciting :)

Haha looks like you got really excited when you ordered! I've done that before :p

I always put a compost bin bag in the waste part of the machine. It makes cleaning so simple!

So sorry to hear about your friend but I'm glad you're still feeling positive. Keep posting here whatever emotions you're feeling, don't go away! x

Quick update During the week I've been having juices for breakfast and lunch but having food for dinner. I did have quite a lot to eat last week during the day too so weightloss hasn't been that good. I think I've been grazing more than I thought I did. Also last week had lots of eat outs...

Positivity! It's good! :D x

Gah as expected I can't download it on my work PC. Stupid security rules. I have it on my phone but can't look at it all day long! I've just found out today there are two other people in the office who are juicing. Is it "in" at the moment???

Ooh what's this Kindle for PC you speak about?? If you love his writing style (which I do too!) check out the short video clips on his website. Once you watch a few, you can almost hear his voice whilst reading the book, that's exactly how he speaks lol Ditto with the sugar and tea! Be...

Haha we're posting on each other's diaries real time lol Oooh that's one I considered too but one guy at work who has been juicing for 3-4 years recommended the Philips one so I got that. In the beginning it took me an extra 40mins in the mornings to make 3 juices and wash up etc but now it...

*sigh* why do these things keep happening around you? :( *hugs* Take little steps at a time. Read the book and see how you feel. Hopefully it will help. I've posted a whole bunch of things on my diary about juicers and blenders but if you're in need of inspiration, go onto YouTube and find...

Yes yes, it's good that. You have to read it from start to finish and don't skip to the end. Hope it helps you! If you're going to buy a juicer, look on Amazon for reviews and see which one suits you best. I got this one but from a different site which was slightly cheaper. It's really good...

Ah this book! Yes it's good. Opened my eyes it has. Hope it will do the same for you x

Ooh goodie! Which book did you buy Susie?

Same here too!

You'll get there, it's not a race :) x

Sorry to hear that, sendng hugs x

I'm planning to go more often now! I just couldn't find one like was happy with. Hopefully this dentist won't disappoint! I've been wondering whether to do a weigh in at all on this. The plan was to do the 7 day one first and then move onto the 14 day one but what with post-exam catch ups with...

I've been meaning to post this link for you - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Freedom-Diet-Trap-Slim-Life-ebook/dp/B0084WT1YC/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1403030885&sr=8-7&keywords=jason+vale I'm more than two thirds way into the book and it's an eye opener. For people like me - obssessed with food...

Tell me about it. Sheesh...

Food and beer festival turned out to be today not Sunday and we all had a good time. Lots of different types of food was eaten and enjoyed. I shall say no more on that matter :D Tomorrow won't be as bad. We're setting off back to London around 4pm so I'll see if I can be bothered to have a...

Rice diet seems interesting. Looking forward to hearing how it goes x

Haha apricots :p x

To be honest my team talk about food all the time just cos it's something to talk about and to get ideas what to have for lunch. I don't mind it. Everyone knows I'm nearly always on some sort of a diet and they're curious. Today was three juices and banana and Koko coconut milk. I went out for...

I can't believe you're still losing, it's brilliant! x

I think it's all the chopping as well lol I've had the same juice twice a day Tuesday and Wednesday and again today but it's so nice I feel like I can easily do this. I went to bed really late around 2am but got woken up by my flatmate who came home late and showered and then twice again cos...

Today went well. I've had four juices in total and I don't think I'll be needing anymore until bedtime. If I do feel hungry I'll have a banana later on. It was one of the apprentice's 18th birthday today so she had balloons and decorations around her desk and she brought in Krispy Kreme...

It's difficult isn't it? I have a few clothes that I haven't worn in years but I can't bear to get rid of them. Wait until you get closer to your goal, you might need the wardrobe space for smaller, new clothes! Ahhh I think I'll get up 10mins earlier tomorrow. Time was a bit tight again...

I got up 30mins earlier than normal this morning to attempt the juicing thing. I nearly ran a bit late but I'm sure it will get quicker as I get used to making them. I took in three juices to have at work - first at 9am, second at 12pm and the third at some point in the afternoon. And a banana...

If you like inappropriate humour, you should def go see it :D You're not hanging onto clothes that are too big for you are you?? Chuck em! You're not going back! Having said that my wardrobe range is from UK size 8 - 14. As soon as I escape 14, I shall throw them away! Don't do it! Although...

Do you do any weight training or strength exercises? They're supposed to help with toning up rather than loads of cardio. Don't feel too down. You're on a journey to getting fitter and healthier x

Take care Sam. See you soon x

It sounds like a lot of people are off track at the moment. I blame it on the weather :D

I have a few SW books I could give you but they're from 2012. Is that ok? Let me know x

Hope you get back on track soon x

Hi Peeps, I think exam went better than expected, let's hope the results come out positive! They're due in August so until then I'm completely freeeee!!! :D Can you tell I'm happy? One girl at work said she had a lie in on Saturday but woke up in a panic and was confused as hell as she didn't...

I know what you mean Bonkers, when I had my dog I used to dread leaving her at the "dog hotel". She was abandoned when she was little and I rescued her but I don't think she ever got over the fact she was abandoned so she'd cry and cry even when we left her with the dog groomer or the vet. Poor...

Val - sometimes animals are much better than humans beings :D We're only away from Saturday till Sunday and usually when we go away for the weekend we get PogBaby out and make sure she's ok then my flatmate checks on her the following day, changes water and food etc. It's only one night she...

Oohhh the 100s are sooooo close!!! x

Hehe no we can't stay mad at her little face, she's too cute :) OH has had lots of different pets in his lifetime but he says nothing has ever touched his heart like PogBaby. Her face, reactions, personality etc is all so unique and interesting! Whereas me, I love all animals. I'd rather be...

Hope you're doing well x

Well done on the loss! x

I'm the same weight as I was last year too :(

Aw thanks guys re PogBaby :) We gave her a bath today. While she likes running around in the bathtub in a shallow bubblebath, she hates what comes next - nail clipping. Usually OH holds her and I clip them quickly but it's really difficult as she wriggles around a lot. Today I held her in her...

Hope you're ok x

Oooh it's so nice when people start to notice the difference :D Well done x

I think someone said the English toffee flavour was really nice? If caramel isn't that good but you want something like that, maybe look into buying the toffee one?

Good to hear positive things about juicing/smoothies. I'm quite looking forward to it. I'll try start with the 7 day programme although I'm not sure I can make 3-4 juices in the morning to take into work. We'll see. Worst case scenario, I think Planet Organic near work has freshly made juices so...

WOT!!! That's amazing!!! Don't worry about where this relationship is going, it's going in the right direction so just go with the flow! Congrats on beating TW ahead of time, keep going Bonkers! x

Juicing I can't remember how I came across Jason Vale but I've watched a few vids of what he's about, looked on his website and stuff. I also read up on Joe Cross who seems to be the Aussie equivalent to Jason Vale. Both of them were overweight and most of all, which got my attention was that...

For you Jo - PogBaby was naughty last night. She'd been on the sofa with OH trying to tunnel her way into the sofa in between the cushions when she suddenly stopped and went quiet for a while. OH got suspiscious and pulled her out - turns out she was chewing on a Lindt Limited Edition...

Looking forward to the next update x

I totally get the obsessing thing. I started to get a bit like that just before I stopped x

I love avocados. I went to check on my two in the fridge - one was completely dead but the other was just right. Had it on toast, yum! x

You've just reminded me of my two avocados that are probably more than ripe now. Do you put dressing on your salads? x

Haha I can't believe you put olive oil in your smoothie :p

Good luck Susie and keep us posted x

Sending loads of hugs x Hope you and your poms are doing ok!

Hi guys, thanks for popping by even tho nothing much is going on :D Carb cycling has taken a back seat and I'm eating what's convenient and time saving for me such as beans on toast, jacket potatoes, pasta etc. Carbfest! But I don't have much appetite so I'm not stuffing myself. I need my...

^^^ what Jo said! Amazing! x

Yep the massage was so good I booked her in for next week too :D We moved all of the girl's stuff to her temporary place last night with great efficiency. Gym buddy was nowhere to be found which is unsurprising. She's just dropped the keys off today so I suppose that's the end of that. OH is...

They don't bump into each other that much anyway. It's not like we all hang out together. Gym buddy was my flatmate before I moved out of that flat and now we only go to the gym together. I think he just doesn't like having a 'spy' living with him. God knows what he gets up to!

Hope you're ok x

Hope you have a good day x

Hahaha I wonder what the 'odd' exercise is? My OH laughed at me when I was doing my pilates DVD, asked if I need to go to the toilet lol x

No hot water is a nightmare! I remember once I didn't have any for 2 weeks. I came into work for showers during the weekday and gym at weekends :D Re the book, loads of good reviews and they go on about 'the technique' which intrigues me. It sounds like the book helps you reprogramme the way...

I love my Fitbit too. It's the one thing that goes everwhere with me! x

Your journey has been amazing. I know it's still ongoing but I'm so proud of you! x

Pink & Whites are marshmallow filled wafers. Oooh that sounds so naughty :D But they're actually quite light, low in cals and fat but probably high in carbs. I had a new person for the massage part last night. Until now it was the doctor who did the acupuncture and the massage but this time it...

I bought some more pate yesterday, yum... it's one of those things you completely forget about but is really nice when you come across me thinks. Food (LC) B: Greek yogurt, fruit L: leftover sausage thing from last night - minus the pasta (was soooo good even fussy eater OH said he enjoyed...

Woohoo she's back! Hope you had a great holiday x

I so wish VLCD would work for me. I mean of course it works when it comes to weightloss but when I tried it for the first time, a lot of my hair fell out and it's scared me. Would you go back to Atkins after the products?

Wise words Clareel, thanks :) I have subtle muscle pains today which is good. Shows that I've worked out. When I went to the pilates class I couldn't move properly for days and it was really painful to sneeze or laugh properly. Might try the Ministry of Sound DVD later in the evening. I wonder...

Oh and I forgot, I dug out my Pilates for Dummies DVD today and oh my, were there some difficult moves. I actually bought the DVD in 2009 but never managed to complete it once. I went to one class sometime early this year and liked it so I've been meaning to at least do the DVD. Since gym buddy...

My OH has uprooted completely and has moved from Suffolk to London leaving all his friends and rountine (which he likes) behind just to be with me. I feel really bad cos he doesn't feel settled here yet, he's a country boy and hates London. He feels claustrophobic and misses open space. He moved...

Me! Me! Me! I feel that way too! I know I don't want to be obsessing over food/diet for the rest of my life and I'm quite stressed out at the moment. I'm trying not to let it get to me even though I've gone back to the weight when I decided I wanted to give carb cycling a go. Forget about the...

That's really interesting Lauren. I kind of believe it too! Ok updates; Food and exercise - I'm listening to my tummy and only eating when I'm hungry. Also stop eating when I feel nearly full. Exercise is probably going to be not so good. I have until this Wednesday off work to study at home...

Hey! I'm glad you're feeling back to normal now phew! I wonder what that was about? Bank Holiday is next Monday. Hope the weather is as good as it was this weekend!

Canadian - I found "Oh I just have an office job" or "I'm a PA" works best! Maybe you start saying you're an accountant to get blank stares hahaha! Val - When I had my dog I used to love sniffing her paws lol I'm currently sat in front of the TV inhaling PogBaby smells. Gonna get her out for...

Haha! I like the name angry chicken royale, just how spicy is it going to be?? I feel podgy around my middle too :( Plan sounds good x

Ooh that just goes to show how important exercise is! In my head I can imagine doing all sorts of workouts but in reality... Er... lol x

I'm studying for ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Done 10 exams and now have 4 left. Feels like it's neverending! Tutor today cracked a joke about accountants being close friends with numbers and we should know when some numbers don't look right. It's good cos we don't...

Narp, I'm afraid no updates on gym buddy. I'm playing it cool and pretending not to know anything. If I do see him it will probably be next Tuesday, that's our usual gym day. I really wonder what on earth is going on in the flat! Welcome Canadian :) I'm not posting much about diet or exercise...

Hope Robbie is feeling better. It's great you're enjoying exercise and diet is going well too. Mine's a bit up in the air at the mo but hey ho, soon back on it! x

Dukan is easy once you get your head round the rules. If you still feel uncomfortable eating high fat, it might be worth considering in the future :)

OH took PogBaby into the kitchen and left her on the counter to sort out the dishwasher. He turned around for 2 seconds and this happened. Silly baby! x

Yea yesterday was a disaster but I'm over it. I'm sat in the classroom right now, a bit early but still, there's only four of us sitting here. Yesterday there were more. Ah two more people just walked in. By the sounds of it, a lot of people just went back to work especially since they were...

Wow lots of thinking and planning. You can only try I suppose, good luck!

Good news on the inch loss an STS during TOTM? Pfffff! You're doing great x

The Dukan forum has lots of useful Stickies so you could start there x

Oh Bonkers you have no idea. Tonight's gym session got cancelled cos gym buddy had to stay late at work. Oh well, till next time... It's funny you ask about revision and food. I wasn't going to post cos it's kinda long. So it's supposed to be a four day revision course starting today. It was...

Ahhh Katie, technically I'm the acting landlady. When stuff breaks, I go fix. My gym buddy lives in the flat with another girl and cos their relationship seems broken, I need to fix it somehow. Gym buddy has been perstering me for gym sessions so I think he might be wanting to tell me his side...

Soooooo it turns out she's scared to live in the flat now. Either she moves out or I put a lock on her door. She's flying back to Korea on the 3rd of July so says she doesn't really want to move out, it's not worth the hassle. Apparently gym buddy has been going into her room without warning...

That's interesting. I have yet to see if it grows back as before. It was quite recently I tried VLCD. Oh dear, what do we do to our bodies? :(

Enjoy your holiday! x

I keep thinking I want to do VLCD for a quick loss but have to remind myself of all the hair I lost on Exante. Shocking. It's all growing back now tho. What goes in a summer salad soup? Sounds interesting!x

I'm thinking of doing Chris' easy cycle for a while to make life easier. It's 3x low carb days, 4 high carb days and on the high carb days I can have one treat meal for breakfast or lunch and smaller portions all around. Minimum 1200cals per day. No treat 'Day' tho. Weight loss will be even...

Thanks guys. This exam isn't built for mind maps unfortunately. It's Financial Management so lots of workings, foreign exchange, making business decisions based on finance and all that nonsense. I've failed this one twice already and this is my third attempt. I used to do two papers at a time...

That sounds really bad :( I'm glad you're better now. It's so important to listen to what your body is trying to tell you. Hope you get on well with your new boss :p x

Hehe I love Borough Market. It's a nice long walking distance from home so I used to go every now and then. Exam is June 6th. In a massive panic cos there's so much to do still and I feel like I'm forgetting things I've already done when I start doing other areas of the syllabus. I have four...

If you don't mind me asking, what kind of consequences did you experience doing what? When I first got to my heaviest a few years ago and started dieting, I tried the Harcombe Diet. The weight loss was great but I started having skin problems. It quickly turned really bad and I suffered for...

Thanks Val. No gym tonight :) Gym buddy wants to go tomorrow but I have ACUPUNCTURE and MASSAGE!! YAY!!! ... so I can't go to the gym, what a shame :D It's called a Snugglesafe which is a hard disc thing that you put in the microwave to heat up and it lasts 10-12 hours or something ridiculous...

Feeling a lot better than yesterday and this morning even. I only got around 3-4 hours sleep last night. Had a hard time falling asleep to begin with anyway but then OH threw a diva strop and woke me up just cos he couldn't fall asleep! Grrr... I feel a lot more awake now so it's ok lol Food...

I like your new diary name x

Wow go Jo! You're doing great! x

Gosh that must have been scary. I'm glad you're feeling better now!

:( Hope you feel better really soon. Not good to feel like that when you're going on holiday! x

Ahhh sitting with PogBaby's emergency heat pad on my back. Still feel enormous! Dinner was cheese and mushroom omelette, was yum. Not sure if I can manage gym tomorrow at this rate. Will see how I feel x

I feel a lot better if I have a low-ish carb dinner too. You've totally got this, I'm so proud of you :) x

I've never been into weight lifting before apart from the time I attempted the 30 day Shred and used 1kg weights in each hand. I'll look into that, thanks Lauren :) Woke up in the middle of the night with a mild back cramp - uhoh here we go, TOTM has arrived. I'm suffering now :( Feel super...

Dreamies are great :) I think PogBaby likes live mealworms and waxworms better tho! My treat day Saturday turned into a treat weekend lol It's the first time I've actually watched the whole of Eurovision and it was surprisingly entertaining. I even ended up voting :D Pizza and other stuff was...

That's really interesting re how soy milk makes you feel. I don't think I like the slight after taste of almond milk and the slight greasiness of it. Good on you switching to single cream. I bet it doesn't make that much of a big difference either!