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25lbs in 9 weeks is incredible! So pleased for you honey. Send me some of your motivation please - I'm struggling ;) xxx

We watched it last night. I cried! Kyle is a total douche... I did feel so sorry for Charlotte but wish she had been a bit more tactful about it xxx

Thanks for checking on me, Mrs R. Feeling lots better although now having really vivid horrible dreams (last night it was that Dave told me he was seeing someone else - it was so real - I was so relieved to wake up and cuddle up to him!), which apparently is a side effect. Apparently all of the...

Hey lovely, Sorry to hear you've been suffering with your migraines. I totally empathise. Well done for getting back on plan. I need to follow your example! xxxx

Thanks girls. The pharmacist is due to call me and check in tomorrow so will ask her, but think it's probably my body adjusting and it'll take a few weeks. Only had one migraine so that's awesome xxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thanks hun. We had a great Saturday although I crashed out on the sofa quite early while the others were still partying! Pete cracks me up - he is such a disaster area! xxx

Hello lovelies! I'm sorry I'm AWOL - I'm having some side effects of my new tablets and am struggling to keep on track. Migraines have lessened but not gone away, but alongside that, I'm incredibly clumsy (3 bottles/glasses smashed on Saturday alone!), my jaw is really tense and constantly...

Started the day with a maple and pecan danish and have lunch at a client's...argh!!!!

And sorry this is so late, Jess but you look AMAZING in your photo shoot pics!! xxxxx

I'd love to join Jess but better play it safe and aim for 7lbs! :D xxx

Hey girls, I need to do something drastic, so count me into Operation SlimJim, although for me, it'll be operation SlightlyLessFatty!! xxx

You girls are so awesome. Feeling super happy and positive after this morning - had a good chat to my boss too and she is being lovely, so that's a big weight off too. I have SO much to catch up on diary wise! Will try and have a read a bit later xxxx

Morning girls! Just wanted to give you a migraine update - went to the docs this morning and she was absolutely lovely. Lisa, Belle, you were absolutely right about the beta-blockers and I'm giving them a try to see how I get on. Taking a very low dose to start with as I'm still a bit nervous...

I have to confess I didn't yoga this weekend - I felt like I spent most of the weekend either doing housework or drinking wine, but will do double tonight and tomorrow to catch up :) Well Tesco hadn't had their delivery of salads - so annoying! So I went for a chicken salad sandwich on WM bread...

I was going to do a fast day today, Lil. I'm just so weak at the moment...I hate it when I'm like this. I do my own head in!!! Pip - I'm totally with you on that. Dave and I just so easily slip into our naughty ways of a bottle of wine with dinner etc. It's only Monday though...it can still...

Oh girls, I am such a rubbish slimmer at the mo. I was doing so well this morning but then the most incredible chocolate cake in the world appeared on the desk next to us and I couldn't resist. I think I need my jaw wired!!!! xxx

Hey gorgeous ones! All good here but struggling to stay on any kind of plan! Normal service will resume on Monday xxxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Dancing was awesome! We learned some new fancy bits in the quickstep and revisited the foxtrot (which is really hard!!) - I'm totally loving it still :) xxx

We were SO sad at the end of The Walking Dead! I hear they have storylines for 10 seasons in total so hopefully they are making a new one as we speak! The Returned is a little random but we are deffo addicted! The Good Wife and Suits are still on TV but we struggle watching week by week and...

Oh poppet. Families and money are such a fiery mix! You and your Dad sound like me and my Mum - we love each other so much but when we clash there are fireworks!! Sounds like you made him see sense and I'm sure everyone will calm down soon. You're getting a gorgeous new car and planning an...

What Sam said! xxxxx

It's Canadian but think the French one came first xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Last weeks, yes. And definitely tears in the eyes! Haven't watched last nights yet though - we are addicted to The Returned on Netflix!xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Yay to the car - how exciting! Loving your lunch too - we need a cafe like that! The one we have in our building basically only sells combinations of cheese and white bread! xxx

How exciting! I can totally relate too - it's so flippin' stressful! Just looking for something bigger in BTown? xxx

Both my best friends have A3s and they are fab! Glad it all worked out in the end :) xxx

Ooh are you moving, Mrs R? xxx

Haha. I shouldn't imagine he ever asks for 360 feedback...I bet he hears some on the grapevine though! Some of the things he comes out with are unbelievable! I got everything over to our director at 7.30am to send to him so think all is OK. My boss made a bit of a sarky comment on the phone...

That's so interesting about the cal burn from housework! I've got a whole heap of housework to do tomorrow (hello WFH day!) - it's always good to know the cals are being burned while you're doing something you have to do anyway. I'll make sure the stairs get a rubber brush and a hoover ;) xx

Morning girls! Happy humps! Turns out Mum's food parcel included some rather delightful Tahitian Vanilla Cheesecakes - oops!! In the office early doors to find my boss had been trying to call me at 7.30pm to get some info for the MD. I do usually check my phone before bed but am trying not to...

That's really interesting, thanks chick. I get full Bupa through work so would cost me £100 maximum get a private referral - will definitely ask the doc. xxx

Hello lovely one, Fab news that your sister is doing well and that they are in their new pad! I bet it's lovely having your bedroom back! Sorry to hear about the wall - hope it touches up well. xxx

You girls are the best - honestly!! Just been emailing one of my besties and she's asked if it might be the glandular fever rearing it's ugly head as I've been spreading myself pretty thin. Need to write down a few examples of how I've been feeling to tell the doc. Tempted to take Dave with me...

Sounds like you had a fab weekend chick! Spinach and feta pies sound super delish! Well done on making good choices today xxx

Hey lovely, I would be going mad with the indecisiveness about the car situation! Bless you for being so understanding while he makes his mind up ;) Hope you come to an agreement soon. I'm a sugar monster too so will be really interested to see how you get on with the Get The Glow clean eats. xxx

OMG Jess - that PB is amazing! You must feel so proud of yourself! You really are such an inspiration, missy! Yay to the new car too! I had a Seat Ibiza for quite a few years before I met Dave and we had to get a big sensible Skoda which he can throw is bike in the back! I loved her! xxx

Oh Jade! I can't believe that woman! It happened to me a few years ago and I remember feeling totally devastated! Well done for getting back on it today - you're a superstar and definitely a yummy mummy xxxx

And I'm really sorry I sound like such a moaning old bag lately...I feel like all I do is whinge about being poorly or stressed or whatever! It must be mega boring for you all! I love you all for sticking with me despite me being a broken recond! xxxx

I've never ever felt like that after drinking before...and you know what Dave and I are like for getting on the wine, so I'd be surprised. I did wonder if it was dehydration as I didn't drink much water? But that seems a bit of an extreme reaction! I honestly don't know. Hoping the doc can shed...

Not a clue, Pip. I had gone to bed feeling great (quite tipsy!!), then woke up at 4am incredibly thirsty, so I went to get a drink of water. I remember standing in the bathroom feeling really dizzy but thinking I had just drunk too much, but the next thing I knew, I was laying on the floor with...

Thanks loves. It definitely worried me so will be trying to get a docs appointment for Thursday when I'm WFH. There's only one decent female doctor at our practice so it can be a struggle to get a slot with her, but I'm going to do my best! xxx

Morning gorgeous ones! OMG the weather is so weird here - it's almost completely dark still. How depressing!! The scales were depressing this morning too. We had a lovely long weekend, although I did faint on Dave at 4am in the hotel - it was lucky he was there to catch me and stop me hitting...

Having the best time! So chilled and so happy!xxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

It's amazing how different we all are- I've never woken up with one, mine always come on quickly, like someone is flicking a switch and BANG, I can't see out of one eye! So annoying!!! xxx

Oh you poor thing. They are so evil, aren't they. Glad you're feeling a little better now. xxx

Hello lovely! Was wondering how you were getting on this week? That's really interesting to know they're not forever. I can't imagine going back onto the pill now after so long...I hated having to remember to take a tablet every day. But I will get an appointment with the doc for a good chat...

It definitely can't hurt to ask the question. It just seems such a shame to change it when it works so well for me - annoying!!! xxx

OMG - do they deep fry the halloumi now?! ;) xx

It's a Mirena...and I honestly don't know that much about it (that's bad, isn't it!), other than I haven't had a period for 6 years, which is totally awesome! Will try and get an appointment for next week to have a chat...problem is there is only one half-decent female doctor at the practice and...

OMG! For official early WI too - that's incredible! You've left me for dust ;) xxx

I don't think hormones trigger the migraines but I think there's something chemically/hormonally that means you don't get them once you're, for example, over 60? I did come off the pill about 6 years ago because they susptected that might have been contributing to a spell of migraines but I've...

She stopped getting them when she started the menopause...so I have that to look forward to ;) xxx

Thankfully I've only got 90mins until I can go anyway. Might try and head off at 4ish if I can. I went and hid with some of the guys in IT who have a quiet corner of the office and my eyes are back to normal now - just waiting for the painkillers to properly kick in. The doctors really don't...

I've got another migraine...b*ll*cks :( xxx

Hey gorgeous, I know it's easier than done but think you're right to try and stop stressing about the house. It will all happen eventually, you just have to be super patient with our ridiculous system in this country. Nando's is a brilliant SW option! I think Butterfly Chicken and Spicy Rice...

You totally can, lovely. Drink a pint of water or some peppermint tea and you'll have forgotten about being hungry in no time xxx

Was just in a meeting with peanut M&M's on the table so had 8 of those too. On the plus side, I had allowed myself a naughty lunch so if I rein that in, then still plenty of cals to spare! xxx

Haha. I will deffo watch it without him if he doesn't come home after a couple of drinks tonight ;) Touch wood, no more headaches. My shoulders etc. feel so much better since the osteo yesterday and am making a real conscious effort to improve my posture at work today! xxx

Got the proper munchies today...even with my overnight oats...I only had 25g oats today...should have gone for more! Just had a mini brownie bite for 74 cals...still have plenty of cals spare for today so it's all good in the hood!

Argh Tash, we didn't end up watching it - Dave ended up tinkering with one of his bikes in the garage til really late and I was doing housework so we didn't really sit down together at all. It's on the TiVo for later though, hopefully! He's out for a couple of drinks after work but shouldn't be...

Glad you had a lovely evening. You are amazing fasting on a Friday! Hope it goes well xxx

Hey gorgeous! You are doing so well - I'm so pleased! I'm 10lbs from target too, so we can tackle it together! I'm so pleased things are improving with Charles and it will be lovely for you to have a new space to grow together in. And exciting about bridesmaid news! You will look gorgeous and...

OMG look at you test driving a BMW! Which one are you checking out? How much liquid did you put in your oats? I've only ever made them with yoghurt which gives a really thick consistency - they are just moist with a yummy biscuity taste. I've just demolished mine! xxx

Even rainy ones! I am going to look like such a beast by the end! Already looking forward to having a lovely hot shower in the hotel and heading to a lovely little country pub we've ear-marked for dinner! xxx

Chicken and chorizo is such a winning combo! We are off pretty early doors, I think Pip. Maybe 7ish depending on what time we wake up? We have mountain bikes booked for 11am so will probably fall out of bed and get straight in the car :) xxx

Aww Pip! Looks like your dinner was worth the wait? I'm thinking I might do double yoga tonight and Monday as I can't quite work out when I'm going to fit them in on Saturday and Sunday. Still totally obsessed though. I feel SO much better after the osteopath...I feel like my shoulders are so...

Ooh that sounds really interesting. Thank you lovely xxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Geordie Shore is the only trash that Dave will watch with me! Anything else I have to wait 'til he's out! xx

Sorry to hear you're struggling my lovely. We are all here for you :) xxx

Ha! So awks! That's the sort of thing Dave does by accident when my parents come over! ;) xxx

In Ikea it's all about the meatballs! And then an ice cream cornet for about 35p! xxx

Oh and Jade, the choc mango is from a Brighton based company called Cocoa-loco - it was in our local food Christmas hamper from the hotel. I'm guessing you could get similar things in farm shop type places? xxx

OMG I am so tempted to put it on now but Dave will kill me if I don't wait for him! That's deffo going on as soon as he gets home from work ;) Not sure what to do about the running...will be cycling and walking this weekend and keeping up with the yoga so getting some cardio in there and will...

We've got Geordie Shore to enjoy tonight - can't wait! The bit last week where the new girl got taken out by a towel and then ran into the door was priceless! OMG - just back from the osteopath and feeling like a new woman! Bad news is she told me that running on the road has probably...

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Lidl chow mein noodles (151) Tesco lean pork mnice (158) Mushrooms (32) Pak Choi (19) Sugar (15) Soy sauce (20) Sesame oil (50) Total 445 cals xxx

Just finished Day 4 of 30 and loved it. Only 20 minutes today, which fitted in perfectly. I definitely think I'm going to keep this up - it feels so good to get stretched out and have a bit of time to just breathe deeply and not think about anything else!

Thanks lovelies! Becki - my osteopath are amazing! They offered to move stuff around to fit me in last night but I had dance class with Mum so today worked better. I'm seeing a girl for the fist time, which feels slightly weird, but sure she will be fab. And Ken Hom! You deffo need to Google...

Morning my little beauts! The sun in shining and I have an osteopath appointment this morning which I'm hoping might help the mirgraines by releasing the tension in my shoulders. Up early to clear some emails and try and fit in my Day 4 yoga session to allow me to slip out mid-morning to my...

Morning gorgeous! Yay to James signing up for the 10k - I can feel the proudness in your post and it's lovely :D Yay to your Auntie coming dress shopping too - so excited for you! Food today is to die for, even without the red wine in the H&H recipe! Yum yum yum. I'm sure you can manage a few...

I don't tend to have anything in the morning if I can help it, Ria. Apart from lots of water and some peppermint or camomile tea. If I'm having fruit, I tend have half a pack of Tesco raspberries, which is 75g. xxx

Haha - yeah that's true. But what's a few artifical sweeteners between friends ;) Yay to the Nakd bars...I nearly went for one instead of my caramel waffle...but in the end it was no contest #nowillpower xxx

Yep I'm good to go now. Will do my yoga when I get in, have a quick dinner and then it's off to dancing to do the dreaded Jive and Foxtrot! xxx

It doesn't seem to make a difference, to be honest, Lisa. I've had migraines since university, so 10 years and I've done lots of successful fast days with no symptoms. My Mum suffered a lot when I was growing up and my Grannie before her, so I think it's probably just in my genes, but I think...

You can have skinny caramel macciatos with sugar free syrup and you can't tell the difference - I had one at the cinema on Sunday morning ;) xxx

Yep all tested and OK Jess - I went a couple of months back and my contact lens prescription is spot on. xxx Sticking to my guns on the fast but have switched things up slightly: L - Skinny decaf SF caramel cappucino and a stroopwafel (205) - the weather is so shocking, I needed something warm...

I think that depends what time of day - I did it in the morning on Day 1 and get quite energised but did it after work yesterday and felt nice and chilled and stretched afterwards. Werid thing just happened - my boss walked down a corridor behind me and she told me I'm really lop-sided. Guess I...

I deffo follow Ella but am now scuttling off to follow the others! xx

It's a different video each day, so you never know what's coming, which I like. The ones so far have been 30 minutes - I haven't scrolled through the whole playlist so not sure if some of them might be slightly longer or shorter. I like the fact you don't need to worry about getting all kitted...

I'm trying desperately to find a pattern, but can't. I just know that once I get one (which I suspect maybe brought on by stress...well, more my own worrying I guess), I then get a little cluster of them. The clusters don't usually last longer than a week or two, so they should be on their way...

I second the Tesco swimwear - I picked up a few bits last week. Exciting news about the implant too! Like Pip said - what a year it's going to be for you guys :) xxx

I was just looking at Get The Glow as it came up underneath Hemsley and Ella on Amazon. Might actually swing by Tesco on the way home and see if they have any of them on offer - they are usually quite good with stuff like that xxx

I'm such a snacker, the only way I can manage a fast day is to split my food up into as many sittings as possible ;) xxx

Awww I want to come for coffee ;) xxx

It's 9am and I'm hungry already! Planning out the next few days worth of yumminess to get me through! Thursday: B - Overnight oats with raspberries L - Cheese and tomato toastie D - Linguini carbonara Friday: B - Skinny chai latte and a stroopwafel! L - Tesco falafel salad D - TBC - Dave is...

That is an epic food day there! I might order Ella and Hemsley as my payday treats - some of the recipes sound immense! xxx

Yay! Well deserved break! xxx

Happy hump day loves! 2nd fast day of the week for me. Had another migraine last night so going to be careful today and if it ends up being an 800 cal day, I'm not going to beat myself up too much. Plan is: Raspberries (~50) Popcorn (88) SF jelly pot (5) Tesco healthy choices sausage and veg...

Mmm flapjack! Enjoy, lovely girl xxx

Mmm peanut butter and a nana is a winning combo! Not long to go, then. I'll be home by 5pm too, ready for Day 2 of yoga! Just need to drop parcels at the post office first...yawn! xxx

No no no, missy! You don't need them! I'm falling asleep at my desk too, but I think that's because I did give in to a cupcake (well within my cals, obvs), and now I'm crashing back down to earth. Have you got anything with you that you can snack on to help avoid the treats? xxx

OMG that cupcake was sooooo good! Love a 'feast day'! Gonna get my fill of yumminess before another fast tomorrow. Looking forward to getting them both out of the way early in the week. Dave is doing overtime again tomorrow and I have dancing so we will hardly see each other, but at least it...

That is so cunning and devious - I love it! Will deffo be trying that out when I get home xx

I hate that feeling! So frustrating!!xx

OMG - you can scan barcodes into MFP? How did I not know this! You've just opened up a whole new world for me ;) xx

Sending stuff back is such a pain! I'm not disappointed though - the playsuit I'm keeping was only £6, so total bargain! I feel mahoooosive in everything at the moment so it wasn't the fault of the garments. I'd give them a go again but like you say, have a better feel for what to go for and...

Welcome! I'm totally with you on the 12lbs in 12 weeks :) xx

I like one playsuit...the rest is going back today. It was all really see-through and not very nice material. And most of them made me look enormous even though I'd sized up. It was not a fun try-on session! The black playsuit I am keeping is nice though :) xx

I'm the same with coffee...I don't drink it often so when I do, it can make me feel really dizzy and weird! I tend to go for decaf...much to Dave's disgust - he's a massive coffee snob ;) Glad the physio is helping - hope you're feeling better soon. Look forward to hearing where you're going...

Instead of an extra cupcake, I've decided to add some rice noodles to dinner ;) xxx

I aim for 1200-1400...clearly I need another cupcake ;) xxx

Oh no! What's happened? Has something been held up on the build or is it a legal delay? I'm so sorry to hear this honey :( xxx

I know, Tash - so wishing the weekend would hurry up! We don't really have any plans - have booked a lovely hotel on Portland and will definitely be taking a walk down to the lighthouse as that's the place where we both knew we were onto something special with each other. So corny!!! There are...

My other half is from Poole/Bournemouth, so I know that part of Dorset really well, but never heard of Bedale to be honest!! We are going to Portland, which is a tiny island (attached by a bridge if I remember rightly) to Weymouth. It's the place we went on our first date over four years ago...

Morning lovelies! Haven't signed up for anything yet...after another migraine yesterday I'm not quite ready for any more pressure...I just want a few more days to think it over. Successful fast day yesterday and feeling good about the week ahead. We are away Saturday night in Dorset but...

So do I!! That's why we could do it together...xxx

Wanna join us, Mrs R? xxx

That would be AMAZING!! Slightly nuts, but amazing! I've decided that if anything is going to get me toned by Cancun in October, it's running a half marathon in September #nopainnogain xxx

Surely if anything is going to get me toned by Cancun in October, it's running a half marathon in September #nopainnogain

6 September...so to be fair, not that long after yours. But I couldn't have coped with it on my bday weekend :D xxx

You are so right, Pip. Where would I be without you lot?! xxx

Just looking at half marathon training plans and they are freaking the heck out of me!!! Think I might stick to the 10k's and improve my pace on that instead? xxx

OMG - all of those sound amazeballs! Making notes now so I can do some Googling with Dave tonight - he will love you xxx

We aren't too far from Gare du Nord actually...it's somewhere I stayed before with work and we got a great rate. It's quite an expensive weekend to be going because of the tour so we'll just get a travelcard for the Metro - nowhere is too far away. Which restaurants did you visit and would you...

Thanks Lil - good shout on the Euros. I haven't been for about 4 years so glad to hear it's got a little more reasonable! Sam - I have no idea when it's going to happen! I'm trying not to mention it, as his Dad told me there was a plan. I have no idea how long I'll have to wait...but hoping...

Thankfully we've used my Avios for Eurostar and the hotel but eating out there is SO expensive! Am thinking of asking for money for my birthday from my parents and Dave's dad so we can treat ourselves and make some lovely memories xxx

Hey lovely, What options do you have around you for lunchtimes? We might be able to make some low syn/low cal suggestions? xxx

Loving your plan, Jessy! You are such a superstar xxx

Yes Pip - we are going to watch the final stage of the Tour de France but making a long weekend of it. I can't wait!! Sam - I can send you the template if you like but it's the simplest Excel sheet ever. I love a good spreadsheet so hope it'll keep me both motivated and on-track! xxx

So there we are -this is the plan. It's slightly terrifying because there's a lot crammed in, especially while I'm doing the 30 days of Yoga, but compared to Ging and Jessy's exercise calendars, it's positively lazy! I've printed a copy to stick up in my dressing room, so when I'm taking my...

After hiding in the ladies loo with my eyes shut for ten minutes, I can see again! I've got a camomile tea, my third bottle of water and I'm back in the game! xxx

Oh crap - got another migraine. Currently relying on my touch typing skills as I can't get the screen to focus - it's like looking through a kaleidoscope. Have popped some pills - although the packet of the ones I should have taken was empty so trying the ibuprofen/paracetamol double because...

We're pretty suburban here although Dave pointed out some nice fields where we walked his Dad's dog the other week where I hadn't been before so that might be an option. Not sure I'd convince Dave has he cycles to work each day so has done 15 miles full-pelt on his road bike (with a massive...

Yikes - just made myself a plan - 13 WI's left until the wedding and something on every single weekend. Definitely going to need my fast days and exercise if I'm going to make some progress! I need to be doing something active most days to see results...it's no good just sitting on my bum and...

It felt really nice to switch off - a bit like I do at dancing I guess because you are so busy focusing on your body, your mind can't wander! I'm a nightmare for not being able to switch off so I'm really hopeful that this will be a game-changer for me xx

It's getting super-close now - how fab! I'm totally with you on house viewings - we were really lucky that we didn't have many on ours but they made me feel really uncomfortable! Hope you get an offer soon :) xxx

How exciting about picking the colours and accessories for your new pad! Can't wait to see some pics. Have you got a date for picking up keys yet? xxx

It's gonna be a tough one today, Pip - I'm hungry too! Lots to do at work and have to work a bit late, then pop to Tesco to get a new yoga mat, so confident I can do it! One of the guys at work is fasting too, so it's really nice to have some support in the office and at least one person not...

Morning my little beauts! After a rather naughty weekend, I was pleased to see I had only gained 1lb so have updated my stats (10.12) and am back on it like sonic! We have loads of social stuff to get in my way, but I now have 96 days 'til the wedding, which I think is 13 weeks. So plenty of...

How's tricks, Yummy Mummy? xxx

I'm so ready to go home! I have another board paper to write, but Friday afternoon is not the time for writing board papers! I'm planning on calling in to see Grannie on my way home tonight then Dave's out for the eve with work so I'm going round for dinner with one of my besties - can't wait...

I love this one (not in pink with a black belt, obvs!)

They are stunning! I love the top one SOOOOO much! xxx

Most of the guys have kids so maybe it's a good excuse to get away? And the stag works in a school so is off for summer holidays anyway. Dave reckons he's way too old to do more than three consecutive nights on the lash! And I'm secretly glad - I wouldn't really be keen on a) him using up a...

It's a tricky one for Dave as he's an Usher at the wedding so he has to go, but he hasn't seen any of the other guys going for quite a few years and doesn't really have anything in common with them any more. They are going for a week but he's going to go out later than the other guys so he can...

Oh boo! That sucks! Dave has just had to pay for a stag in Alicante that he doesn't even want to go on and it's on a weekend when we wanted to go and do something else. So frustrating! xxx

I don't think my thigh is a 6-8 at the moment! I'm actually praying it's all too big to make me feel better but have a feeling it wont be! xxx

OMG Pip, that is beyond stunning! Can you imagine Dan's face on on your wedding night if you revealed padded pants!!! HAHAHAA xxx

Serious kudos to Boohoo - I placed my order just before 9pm last night and it has just arrived. Amazing service...just have to hope some of it fits now...and that it's nice enough to wear playsuits soon! xxx

YES YES YES!

Hey lovely, Well done on the fast day! And how lovely are your pressies - love those knives! Sounds like not much longer to go until your Sis moves into her new place? It will be lovely for you all to have your own space again although it sounds like she has really appreciated being so close...

Thanks girls - such fab advice, as always xxx

I was watching 'say yes to the dress' yesterday - I'm totally obsessed with that programme! Can't wait to hear how you beauts get on. I'm sure there will be happy tears!! Jess - the games sound incredible! You are literally superwoman!!! xxx

Thanks honey, I definitely will. No idea why my little brain freaks out about things so much - it's so silly! xxx

Oh Ging - how embarassing!! Deffo gonna start off at home now - don't want to be that relaxed in front of strangers!!!! xxx

I can find local pilates but not yoga except at the big new leisure centre and not sure how I feel about going there (#suchasnob). I enjoyed pilates a lot but really like the idea of trying yoga. Will try youTube for a couple of days and if I love it, I will check out a class at the gym :) I...

I did fast Monday although I think I've probably more than compensated for that since... Ah well - onwards and downwards from Monday!! I would deffo consider some classes, Lil. Might have a Google and see what I can find. Although I think I might want to do a bit at home first because I will...

I use the recipe on Jamie Oliver's website which adds a couple of tomatoes to avo, coriander, garlic, chilli and lime - lush!! xxx

I've heard such good things, Becki. Apparently Yoga With Adrienne on YouTube is supposed to be good and she has a '30 days of yoga' playlist which I'd like to try. Need to get myself a new yoga mat - I used to have one from doing pilates but I have no idea where it ended up when we moved house -...

Yay to Friday! And Yay to Galaxy Games and massive YAAAYYYY to wedding dress day!! xxxx

Ooh and my Boohoo order is coming today - have ordered myself some playsuits for the summer. Hoping some of them fit as I'm feeling a bit hippo-like at the mo! xxx

If you're being naughty, I would make quesadillas (or you might be able to make them vaguely SW friendly with B-Free wraps) - pop one tortilla in a dry frying pan, add some chopped red chilli, red pepper, fresh corriander and some grated cheese, pop another tortilla on top, wait til the cheese...

Morning beauts! TGIF! :D Food has been a mixed bag over the last few days - some really 'good' foods including an amazing salmon stir fry last night, but too many chocolates too. On Sunday night a line will be drawn and I'm getting back on plan and back to running...would love to go in the...

"Hello loverrrr boy!" xxx

Hey beauts, I'm feeling tonnes better today, thank you. Having a WFH day has eased me back in gently...and only one day in the office before the weekend! Catching up with one bestie tomorrow night, another one for breakfast Saturday morning then some serious quality time with my lovely boy -...

How exciting Pip! Yep send me your email address and I'll ping you links to where we went and ate :) xxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Feeling much more myself tonight thanks beautiful ones. It's my WFH day tomorrow so gonna give it a shot. Ended up replying to a heap of emails today so at least I know what awaits! I can send you a load of links and recommendations for Bruges Pip!xxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

We got the Eurostar into Brussels but went straight to bruges. Wasn't a massive fan of Brussels tbh - there's one pretty square and the atomium but that's about it! Bruges was lush - fab food, amazing gin bar, lots of pretty architecture, totally random museums (chocolate, diamonds, French fries...

I deffo need to get back on the running - I've only been once in 2.5 weeks since my run and I miss it. We stayed at Hotel Navarra in Bruges - would deffo recommend it. We went for ribs, posh dinner and then chateaubriand - can send you links to all 3 if you like - all were fab!xxx Sent from...

Stress I think. Jessy. Work usually but have been worrying about Grannie too. I need to learn to deal with it better xxxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Aww you guys are so lovely. Doc wasn't massively interested...she suggested I take naproxen as a painkiller, which I will try next time along with the triptans. They won't help the after effects though, just the pain. I'm deffo feeling better than yesterday although popped to the shops and felt...

Thank you so much girls. Still not 100% so not back at work and have booked a tel appt with the doctor just in case there's anything she can suggest. Feel lame not being back at work but I know a laptop screen and florescent lighting are the last thing I need xxxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Worst migraine in years so no work for me. Just laying in the dark trying not to be sick :( can see loads happening on diaries but can't focus for long so will catch up later xxxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

You sent hifi bars so I totally owe you some Options! Will try my very best to remember and send some over very soon - anything else you'd like? xxx

Oh Jade I can totally empathise with how you're feeling. I wish I was the weight I was this time last year (or the summer before) but I'm a stone heavier and it's making me miserable...on the flipside though we have so much going on at the moment, I'm finding it hard to stay on plan. And with...

Eggs depend on size but are 90-100 each :) xxx

Argh I've got a migraine. That was not part of today's plan. Massive sugar craving going on and kaleidoscope eyes! xxx

Tash I can totally send you some yumminess! PM or FB me your address and next time I'm in Tesco, I'll grab you some bits - is there anything else you can't get? xxx

Maybe half a Kitkat or half a Kinder Egg with a camomile tea? Or I might go for an Options made with milk instead to use up the cals - I adore the strawberry chocolate one. xxx

No salty popcorn in Tesco! Boo!! Went for Fridge Raiders instead - 133 cals. Plus a jelly pot - 5 cals. Leaves me with enough for my sausage and mash dinner then 75 for a 'treat' later! xxx

Awesome result honey - so pleased for you xxx

He's only stayed in other people's houses a couple of times and apparently didn't settle there either. Bless him! We are getting our little Mog-chops back tonight - can't wait! Was too tired to steam the floors yesterday but we did get all the bedding washed and dried so the house is almost...

I was so disorganised this morning there are no eats planned...which is potentially dangerous but I'm staying positive I can crack it. I know there's a low cal meal in the freezer. Dave can eat the leftover chilli from Saturday night which is in the fridge - he's doing a long ride tonight so...

Hey beauts! Wonderful weekend had - in-laws on great form although Bertie howled literally all night in the kitchen so none of us got any sleep! Lovely roast at a fantastic pub with my parents yesterday afternoon then a nap in front of the F1. Just sad to be back at work today!! The sad step...

Haha. Yep - we are incapable of sleeping in! Boo!!xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Evening was lovely, them you. Yummy food and amazing musicians! We were in tesco at 7.30! Food is mostly prepped and house is mostly clean and tidy. We're not expecting them til about 5 so hoping to have some time to chill in the sunshine :) xxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

First quiche?! What the hell did you eat when you were a kid? I'm with Ging - we need to have a banquet to introduce you to a whole new world of yum!xxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I think they were. Sadly it's my father-in-law, not my poor Daddy who is still working. Mostly because I was so expensive growing up ;)

I actually just laughed out loud. In the office. Embarassing!!! Pip - that was a profiterole :D xxx

Um...me? Noooooooooooooooooo!!! xxx

Sometimes I wonder if you're a gorgeous little alien ;) All french pastries are amazing! xxx

She's posting on IG :D xxx

Well, today has not been very nutritious! I had a pain au choc for breakfast and a Feast for lunch! Haven't eaten anything else though and won't do until dinner - Prezzo have plenty of 500 cal options so I'll still be well under cals for the day. Have got a much more nutritious day planned for...

Bertie is the most beautiful black Cocker Spaniel you've ever seen! So hard to take pics of him because he is so dark but I will try when he arrives tomorrow :D xxx

He was a systems analyst and worked on the first ever internet banking software/system...I'm not actually sure what Jill did...something in commercial. So not proper banking I guess but part of the right kind of organisation at the right time #luckysausages! xxx

I know! They both worked their whole lives for Barclays and have ridiculous pensions...they worked away a lot etc., so they both, but Joe especially, missed a lot of the children growing up (both Dave and his sister and Dave's two half-sisters). They have a lovely life now though - lots of golf...

Haha. Good spot crazy cat lady - yes, the little mog is going to Mum and Dad's for the weekend, bless her! So glad we have wood floors downstairs so we can just steam clean them to get rid of the smell of cocker spaniel before she gets back home again! Yep parents have met twice before - once...

Girls...I have a confession...I have just eaten a pain au chocolat...:break_diet:

That's awesome - well done lovely xxx

We do get on well - his Dad is quite hard work (very Scottish and obsessed with politics!) but his heart is in the right place and his step-mum is really lovely. She's the one who was on MasterChef. They aren't coming 'til tomorrow afternoon and are leaving again at 11am Sunday morning so not...

Morning girls! TGIF!!! First in the office again this morning trying to get a document finished and submitted by lunchtime - it's a new version of the same document which gave me a migraine at the beginning of the year. I love my job but sometimes this business is so frustrating!!! The sad...

Have a great time, gorgeous!! xxx

Getting into the office before 7am and still being here past 5pm is not my idea of a fun Thursday. I could murder a glass of vino!!

They are flippin' awesome!!!! xxx

Professional looking burgers there, lovely! Have you got one of those press things? xx

Yep, chop it/crumble it and mix it in with the other ingredients. They stay together pretty well as long as you give 'em a good squish. The key is to leave them on the BBQ/in the pan until they form a nice crust underneath, then flip 'em :) xxx

Good luck for WI my lovely xxx

One of my fave meals, esp on the BBQ is turkey mince, red onion, red chilli, loads of fresh corrander and some feta squished together into burgers. Total food heaven! xxx

Thanks Ria - will have a look on their website and see what I can find. If your Mum has any words of wisdom, they would be most welcome :) xxx

Thank you so much for all the love and support, gorgeous ones - I really do appreciate it <3 xxx

She's 94! We did try Age UK a while back and I think they gave Mum the number of a local dementia support group, but not sure if Mum got in touch with them? Until a little while ago she was a bit anti-help! xxx

I'm so cross I can't even put it into words. It's ridiculous that potentially, if Grannie had let him in, she would have said she didn't need any help, cooks all her own meals, does all her own washing, has a husband who is in hospital and that she walks to the town every day to do her...

You crazy Tough-Muddering lady! Such an inspiration Jess - you will be running marathons like Lil next! xxx

It was a bad day yesterday - long story but Mum has been trying to make progress with social services about getting some help with care for Grannie. We would like to her her into a home but as she doesn't own her house (my Uncle does), getting funding for that is almost impossible. Mum met with...

Morning beauts! And welcome back, Lil!! :D I'm in the office on my WFH day, which I'm not massively impressed with, but I'm here so I can go to a meeting with some important bods so hopefully it'll be worth it! Eats aren't totally planned but the general gist is: B - Crunchy Nut, nibbled on...

We started the foxtrot (apparently the hardest ballroom dance to learn) and learned a new variation of the rhumba which ends up being a group dance. It's getting so complicated! We are defintely not very good but we have such a giggle doing it. Mum had a bit of a 'mare of a day with my Grannie...

Only ran 2k as it was so so hot! Ended up running the long way to grannies to sit with her for a bit. Then did potato skins and salad for tea - was yum! Hardest ballroom glass ever tonight! So ready for bed now :) xxxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Are you seriously beating yourself up over one biscuit and some carrot sticks? You really worry me sometimes honey!!xxxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Can you get some superfree in with dinner? Reckon it's a bit lacking today :D xxx

Chicken sounds delish! xxx

Seriously?! Oh my gosh...it's so weird how the weather can be so different! It's wall to wall sunshine and about 23-24 degrees today - it feels like being on holiday! xxx

Actually - Dave is going for a ride, so I might go for a run - not too far as it's hot and I have dancing tonight, but it's such a lovely eve, it'll be nice to get out for some fresh air xxx

10.5 is amazing Jenna. You've left me for dust! xxx

Phew! Audit meeting over - they just need some copies of documents which will hopefully be fine. I really wish I didn't get myself worked up about these things, but I just can't help it. I guess it's some form of anxiety...silly really. Just tucking into my Tesco Finest salad (262 cals) and...

Have just realised I am halfway to target - 9lbs off and 9lbs to go. That has made me smile even though work is making me want to go and hide in the corner! xxx

Thanks girls. Definitely work making me feel sick. Managed half my porridge but not the rest. Loads of water though. Can't wait to get out of here tonight (probably late) and go dancing with Mum to have an hour of not thinnking about work. Stressful meetings, heaps of deadlines and a noon...

Hello my love! How are you getting on? I'm not looking at all fabulous at the mo but am determined to get back to 10.0 again soon!! 9lbs to go based on today's scale hop! Hope to catch up on your diary soon? xxx

Hey beauts, Sorry for being MIA yesterday - left for Gloucester at 7am - 3.5 hour drive there, meetings, then 4.5 hour drive back - thank you M25, you total douchebag!!! Then had a load of work to do which took 'til about 8 and went straight to bed. Hardly ended up eating so was an impromptu...

Hey honey, The Glorious soups are yum! And some are only 85 cals for half a pot. I had the one with chilli and beans today...can't remember the name of it and the rest of the pot is in the fridge at home, but I can look later. definitely recommend them though. For me, skipping lunch doesn't...

Hey lovely, Good dinner choice for tomorrow - those Tesco meals are pretty goood. We often have the bangers and mash one :) If I was you, I'd try and wait as long as poss before eating, otherwise it makes for a very long day! I don't generally have anything 'til lunchtime if I can manage it...

I managed 'til 2 before having my soup. Although since I've had the rest of my strawbs and Shapers bar. Having a bit of a stressful day (I hate audits!!!) so needed them. Totally satisfied now though, so it's all good :) xxx

You're so amazing Jenny - with what you're doing in the SSS plan and commiting to a marathon. It's so inspiring!! xxx

I have heaps of work to do to keep me busy ;) Prepping for an audit meeting which just terrifies me...hence putting it off ;) xxx

In other news - I'm SOOOO hungry!! Have had a couple of strawbs and a bit of my Shapers bar along with a lot of water. Determined not to cave in but I think it's going to be a tricky one today!

Thanks lovelies! Gloucester is probably 2.5/3 hours away - boo!! Need to be there for an 11am meeting and hoping to leave again about 3pm...it's gonna be a bit of a long day. Yawn! Had a coral colour last time Ging (I'm addicted to coral!), so not sure what I fancy tonight. Think she was...

Glad little one is better today! Oh I remember the frustration of trying to get everyone to commit to an exchange date last year - it was so frustrating! How many people are in your chain? I think the best thing you can do is relax and remember you can't control it all - it will happen when it...

Eek definitely sounds like you need to keep off the running - hope your foot is on the mend really soon lovely. Food for today is sounding yum - will have to get some of those syrups! Love a cheeky Primark trip - I haven't been for a few weeks so am getting withdrawal symptoms! xxx

Hope Emilia's feeling better sweety xxx

You look amazing, chick! And food for today sounds yummmmm!!! xxxx

Morning lovely ones! I woke up at 5am coughing and sneezing again this morning - so random! These naughty lurgies don't seem to want to go away! Have armed myself with tissues and loads of water to get me through the day. I'm in and out of meetings almost all day and have a meeting in...

Well done lovely! How's the hangover?xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I've been loving fast days for a while honey - there should be a few ideas in my diary - I tend to do Mondays and Thursdays (apart from the past fortnight). I tend to survive on peppermint tea til lunchtime then have a <100 calorie lunch (soup), 300 cal dinner (tesco do some ready meals or make...

They boy is better today - hooray! We've had a morning of housework and just enjoyed a brunch of champions! Settling down to watch the cycling now and hopefully enjoy the sunshine later. Scales were 10.11 this morning so onwards and downwards :) B/L - GF WM rolls with 1/2 avocado, 2 poached...

That's awesome news my lovely. What a tough little cookie she is!xxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

He did relent and has had 2 cups. Think he is feeling slightly better :) xxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thanks lovelies. She gave him BuscopanCramps which is helping a little but not much. You know what boys are like - rubbish at being ill! Luckily he's not very often, apart from a bit of man flu here and there! Keep offering him peppermint tea Tash, but he's not a fan! ;) xxx Sent from my...

Hey girls! Had such a lovely evening but I now have a poorly boy - so worried about him :( He's got a swollen tummy and awful cramping pain. We were in tesco at 6am when their pharmacy opened to get their advice. He's sound asleep on the sofa right now and am hoping he will feel better when he...

What she said! You are so beautiful and so strong and such an inspiration Jessy xxxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Dave's opened bubbles. Gonna be slight over cals today. Bugger!!xxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Which tan did you use honey? I lost track with all the tan chat yesterday!! xxx