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  1. ~Laura~

    The answer to "How Many Calories Should I Eat?"

    Thank you for putting this up. I use my fitness pal for tracking my food and it says i should eat 2590 cals a day. ive always thought that was wrong but after doing the calculation and working out what to eat to lose 1lb a week, it comes up with 2788, so mfp is right. I've not been eating them...
  2. ~Laura~

    Sunday weigh ins ??? anyone ??

    stayed the same this week :(
  3. ~Laura~

    Laura's Diary

    the open day helped, lost 2.4lbs this week and im finally back in the 24 stone, bye bye 25 stone. im not going back up there again i'd also like to introduce you all to me... this was taken 3 weeks ago, so i had only lost 1/2lbs and this is my gorgeous daughter Sophie, the main reason im...
  4. ~Laura~

    Foods that are low in calories

    if anyone has access to costco, i highly recommend getting CP Authentic Prawn Wonton Soup, its gorgeous and only 116cals. i have it for my lunch and it fills me up for ages.
  5. ~Laura~

    What made you finally commit to losing weight?

    the main reason is my daughter sophie. I took her to the soft play and felt so guilty that i couldnt take her down the slide as i was too big. I felt so horrible saying no when thats what she wanted to do. I dont want to be a mum who cant play with her, i want to enjoy doing things with her, i...
  6. ~Laura~

    June Challenge - who's in??

    I did it. im proper chuffed with myself. Finally in the 24s aswell maiasmum- 5lbs (0.5 lbs down,4.5 lbs to go) Caroline G - 6lbs (2.5lbs down, 3.5lbs to go) laurenmay - 10lbs (0lbs down, 10lbs to go) Miss_c1985 - 10lbs (0lbs down, 10lbs to go) Jules - 10lbs ( 0lbs down 10lbs to go) mrs-s - 6lbs...
  7. ~Laura~

    Sunday weigh ins ??? anyone ??

    lost 2.4lbs this week, so happy as now im out of the 25 stone
  8. ~Laura~

    Six Months to Christmas Challenge

    i'll join in Morgenmuffel - 56lb (0lb lost, 56lb to go) Conlou. - 23lb (2lb lost, 21lb to go) Carrie1980. - 31lb (2lb lost, 29lb to go) Betterforever - 23lb (2lb lost, 21lb to go) Chestergal - 56lb (0lb lost, 56lb to go) Toni007 - 52lbs (4lbs lost, 48lbs to go) Babana - 19lbs (0lbs lost, 19lbs...
  9. ~Laura~

    A Water Question

    I'm the same, only really drink pepsi max
  10. ~Laura~

    Laura's Diary

    Thank you Wedding will be may 2014. Were hoping for the 24th. Seems like I'm going to have to find another venue now which I really dont want too :( Going to the open day definately helped. I've been working out more. And eating better. Determine to lose just over a pound this week then I'll...
  11. ~Laura~

    A Water Question

    I hardly drink anything. 1-3 glasses a day. Ive only started drinking hot chocolate this past week to stop my chocolate craving but it hasn't worked lol
  12. ~Laura~

    A Water Question

    thanks, thats good to know
  13. ~Laura~

    A Water Question

    I dont drink water on its own as i cant stand the stuff but wondered if i made a cup of hot chocolate or a glass of dilutey juice whether you can glass that as a glass of water?
  14. ~Laura~

    May 2014 Bride to be

    Seem to be lacking in motivation this week. Not good considering im only 5 weeks into my diet. mind you, i think constantly being stuck in the house with no money doesnt help anyway im going to the hotel where we want to get married today armed with a bunch of questions. its an open day, so...
  15. ~Laura~

    100 Days to go... September 2012

    good luck, i'm sure you can do it :)
  16. ~Laura~

    Laura's Diary

    havent been updating this as i should, but i do always update on my fitness pal. if anyone wants to add me my username is 323laura had a lot of takeaways / meals out this week and i really thought i'd put weight on but ive lost 0.4oz. That to me is good. This month ive lost 3.8lbs which is...
  17. ~Laura~

    Can I join you!

    of course you can join here :o) good luck on your weight lose, its good when you have someone doing it with you. My partner is also on a diet.
  18. ~Laura~

    June Challenge - who's in??

    Hmm didnt loose much this week, only 0.4oz. i'm still happy with the loss especially with my track record. Would be great if i could loose a pound or slightly more next week, then i wouldve done what i wanted and got under 25st in a month... maiasmum- 5lbs (0.5 lbs down,4.5 lbs to go) Caroline...
  19. ~Laura~

    Sunday weigh ins ??? anyone ??

    only lost 0.4oz this week, but its still a loss and im happy with it
  20. ~Laura~

    Bridesmaid dress

    debenhams have a nice collection in. Im not really sure where else to look, im not a dress person lol
  21. ~Laura~

    May 2014 Bride to be

    thanks emma i have a folder on my computer of things i like. Cant decide on a colour though. Originally it was blue, but i do like dark red and the cadbury purple...ahh decisions. Going to an open day at the hotel we want to get married at next weekend. They'll have the rooms all laid out...
  22. ~Laura~

    Sunday weigh ins ??? anyone ??

    i lost 1lb this week, making my total now 3.4lbs. im really happy as i had a bad week and was expecting a gain :)
  23. ~Laura~

    Laura's Diary

    Day 10 - Friday 15th June Starbucks fruit toast - 485 Lurpak 20g - 108 Greggs Honey Ham Sandwich - 410 Greggs Strawberry MilkShake Donut - 370 3 x Greggs Jam Donuts - 750 2 x Small chicken breasts - 150 TGI Fridays Mashed Potato - 210 TGI Fridays 1/2 Brownie Obession - 620 (i didnt have a...
  24. ~Laura~

    What can you hear right now?

    Sophie Laughing and special agent oso on the tv
  25. ~Laura~

    June Challenge - who's in??

    1lb off this week, 3.4lbs lost so far. 2lbs to go and im under 25st, 3lbs to go and ive done my challenge maiasmum- 5lbs (0.5 lbs down,4.5 lbs to go) Caroline G - 6lbs (2.5lbs down, 3.5lbs to go) laurenmay - 10lbs (0lbs down, 10lbs to go) Miss_c1985 - 10lbs (0lbs down, 10lbs to go) Jules -...
  26. ~Laura~

    Laura's Diary

    things were alright until the last 2 days, i keep eating loads of sweets. Yesterday i had 200g of haribo milk bottles which is 500ish calories, and i had a few strawberry candy sticks. Today i went to greggs and instead of just buying a sandwich i bought a bag of 5 jam donuts and ive eaten 3 of...
  27. ~Laura~

    Laura's Diary

    Day 7 - Tuesday 12th June Jacobs Cheese Oddities - 114 Wonton Soup - 116 Greggs Chicken Bake Pasty - 450 2 x frozen fresh fish filets - 200 McCain Oven Chips - 316 1/2 Tin Baked Beans - 164 4 Glasses Pepsi Max - 5 Cadbury Cream Egg Ice Cream - 170 Sour Cream & Chive Snack a Jacks - 92 Bottle...
  28. ~Laura~

    Laura's Diary

    I'm not a big soup person. Think its because I used to always have it and got stick of it. I like the wonton soups I've been having though. 116 cals and it fills me up. But thank you. Calorie counting seems to be working so far. Think I'll keep my slimming world books incase things don't go...
  29. ~Laura~

    Any one in to cake making or cake design? Xx

    I don't think it'll be very good mind I was wondering what people use to stick the icing to the cake?
  30. ~Laura~

    aeroplane worry!

    I was in no way suggesting that that was a good idea, mearly stating what I did. I even said that you can get extensions
  31. ~Laura~

    Laura's Diary

    Day 6 - Monday 11th June 5 Barrats Foam Bananas - 38 Zugo Bacon & Cheese Panni - 428 Breaded fried scampi - 237 Homemade Chips - 312 Cheesecake - 257 2 Richmond thick Sausages - 375 Tesco mashed potato - 191 Garden peas - 55 Fried Onion - 92 2 Fried Mushrooms - 7 Colemans Sausage casserole...
  32. ~Laura~

    Any one in to cake making or cake design? Xx

    Wow, some fantastic cakes I'm into cake decorating but can't do it very well. Wanting to make my mum a present cake for her birthday so will see how that turns out
  33. ~Laura~

    Puddings Half Syn Roulade

    Omg this sounds lovely But what's quark and where do I find it? Also anyone know how many calories it is?
  34. ~Laura~

    A new Me!

    Hello Michelle. Welcome to the forum Your trek sounds amazing. Good luck with your weight loss journey :d
  35. ~Laura~

    New

    Hello and welcome to the forum. Good luck with your weight loss.
  36. ~Laura~

    What's for tea tonight?

    I'm doing a Sunday dinner so, chicken, mash, peas, Yorkshire puss and gravy. Haven't worked out the calories yet but I have 1200 left so shouldn't be more than that
  37. ~Laura~

    aeroplane worry!

    Well I'm a size 28 and the seat belts don't fit me. There about 2 inches too short. You can get belt extensions but I've always been too embarrassed to ask for one. Instead I pretend I have it on and no one has ever said anything. I'm sure you'll be fine :d
  38. ~Laura~

    Emma's journey to becoming a slim bride *09/08/13*

    Hi Emma and Laura Just wanted to say good luck to you both. We've just set the date for our wedding 24th may 2014 so I too am just starting on the pre wedding diet lol
  39. ~Laura~

    May 2014 Bride to be

    Thank you I have the my fitness pal app. It's great. Good luck to you too. I'm doing alot of the things myself to try and keep costs down. The hotel is costing quite a bit. The price they charge for extra things is ridiculous.
  40. ~Laura~

    June Challenge - who's in??

    2.4lbs down for me :D maiasmum- 5lbs (0.5 lbs down,4.5 lbs to go) Caroline G - 6lbs (2.5lbs down, 3.5lbs to go) laurenmay - 10lbs (0lbs down, 10lbs to go) Miss_c1985 - 10lbs (0lbs down, 10lbs to go) Jules - 10lbs ( 0lbs down 10lbs to go) mrs-s - 6lbs (2lbs down 4lbs to go) Rigby - 8lbs (0lbs...
  41. ~Laura~

    May 2014 Bride to be

    Mick and I have been engaged for 4 years now and we have a gorgeous daughter who is 15 months tomorrow. We had orginally planned on getting married on June 6th this year, but then just after setting the date i found out i was pregnant and we decided that we couldnt afford the wedding and...
  42. ~Laura~

    Sunday weigh ins ??? anyone ??

    Finally i've lost some weight!!!! 2.4lbs off :D
  43. ~Laura~

    How many calories do you all eat?

    mfp says i should be on 2540 but i seem to be eating around 1200 - 2200 a day, big difference i know! start weight 25st, goal weight 13st
  44. ~Laura~

    Laura's Diary

    Had a bad day today, just couldnt stop eating :( Day 5 - Sunday 10th June 2 Slices brown Toast - 122 Lurpak light - 54 Hartleys Strawberry Jam - 77 Prawn Wonton Soup - 116 McDonalds Cheeseburger - 300 McDonalds small fries - 230 1 Chicken Nugget - 70 2 Aunt bessies Yorkshire Puddings - 100...
  45. ~Laura~

    Laura's Diary

    Day 4 - Saturday 9th June Greggs Scone - 210 Lurpak - 108 1/2 Jacobs Cheese Oddities - 57 Prawn Wonton Soup - 116 Bar of Cadbury Bubble chocolate - 530 Ugo's Chargrilled chicken & Mozzerella Sandwich - 229 40g Bernard Mathew's wafer thin ham - 42 Ambrosia Rice Pudding - 156 3 x Glasses of...
  46. ~Laura~

    Laura's Diary

    thanks, I have an alterior motive to eating them lol, the containers are great for making loofah soaps. plus they taste nice which is a bonus, but im the same as you, if i got i big tube i'd have them all gone in next to no time.
  47. ~Laura~

    What's for tea tonight?

    i had piri piri chicken and steamed egg fried rice
  48. ~Laura~

    Laura's Diary

    Day 3 - Friday 8th June Greggs Sultana Scone - 210 Lurpak light butter - 54 Hartley's Strawberry Jam - 77 Prawn wonton soup - 116 Chip Shop Battered Sausage - 450 Chip Shop Chips - 394 Cadbury Creme Egg - 175 Cadbury Caramel - 225 Small tub of pringles - 207 3 x Glasses of Pepsi Max - 4...
  49. ~Laura~

    June Challenge - who's in??

    Im in, i'd like to lose 6lbs which would take me under 25st maiasmum- 5lbs (0.5 lbs down,4.5 lbs to go) Caroline G - 6lbs (0lbs down, 6lbs to go) laurenmay - 10lbs (0lbs down, 10lbs to go) Miss_c1985 - 10lbs (0lbs down, 10lbs to go) Jules - 10lbs ( 0lbs down 10lbs to go) mrs-s - 6lbs (0lbs...
  50. ~Laura~

    Laura's Diary

    Diet: Calorie Counting Height: 6ft2in Start Date: 20th May 2012 Start Weight: 25st2.4lb Current Weight: 25st4.8lb Goal Weight: 13st0lb My fitness pal has the same details and thats what its came out with.
  51. ~Laura~

    Laura's Diary

    Yeah, I'm on it. It says i should have 2540 a day, and thank you
  52. ~Laura~

    The person below me game

    i dont think i ever wrote to her but i did have a cool pillow for my teeth tpbm is hungry
  53. ~Laura~

    Minimins Daily Quiz!!

    Questions correct: 6 / 10 You took 156 seconds to complete this quiz. Total score: 444
  54. ~Laura~

    Laura's Diary

    Day 2 - Thursday 7th June Small Tub of Sour Cream & Onion Pringles - 207 Prawn Wonton Soup - 88 Birdseye steamed rice - Egg Fried - 265 Tesco Piri Piri Chicken - 1 breast - 285 Birds Custard - Half packet - 53 McVities Golden Syrup Cake - 1/2 - 435 Box of Galaxy Amicelli - 1043 Half a pot...
  55. ~Laura~

    The person below me game

    nope, tastes a bit like cardboard tpbm is tired
  56. ~Laura~

    Words in no way Associated Thread

    tailor
  57. ~Laura~

    Minimins Daily Quiz!!

    Questions correct: 9 / 10 You took 230 seconds to complete this quiz. Total score: 670
  58. ~Laura~

    Laura's Diary

    Well i had intended on going on slimming world but so far havent started it and instead i seem to be calorie counting which isnt something i enjoy doing. I really need to write things down though which is why ive started a diary. Ive had 2 gains in my 2 weeks of dieting, so im either going...
  59. ~Laura~

    Sunday weigh ins ??? anyone ??

    i hope thats true as i had a gain this week to although not by much Week 2 - Gain 0.8oz
  60. ~Laura~

    What Made You Want To Lose Weight?

    1) I want to be there for my daughter, I want to be able to take her places and interact with her instead of only being able to watch. 2) When I get married I want to be happy, I dont want to be disgusted at what I see in the photos. 3) I want to stay with Mick for the rest of my life, I...
  61. ~Laura~

    Sunday weigh ins ??? anyone ??

    Well after the 1st week of dieting, excerising loads but not following any plan i have gained 1.12lbs :mad:
  62. ~Laura~

    Welcome to Newbies 2013 - Say Hello here!!!

    Hi everyone, im doing SW from home starting tomorrow (as i need to go food shopping) won the books on ebay and they arrived today :Na_Na_Na_Na:
  63. ~Laura~

    Minimins Daily Quiz!!

    Questions correct: 2 / 10 You took 319 seconds to complete this quiz. Total score: 0
  64. ~Laura~

    What can you hear right now?

    mickey mouse club house and the beat of someones music
  65. ~Laura~

    Word Association Thread

    round
  66. ~Laura~

    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    eternity
  67. ~Laura~

    Minimins Daily Quiz!!

    very suprised i got 8 right :happy096: Questions correct: 8 / 10 You took 131 seconds to complete this quiz. Total score: 669
  68. ~Laura~

    If you had your own shop.........

    its my dream to have my own shop, and i'd sell my own products as i make bath & body stuff. I'd also like to sell a few things from other local businesses
  69. ~Laura~

    newcastle

    calorie counting drives me in sane. im just eating healthy and working out. Mick (the other half) bought me a cross trainer and he's turned my bike into an excerise bike so ive got a mini gym going on in the house. I used to do weight watchers, went to the meetings and was at the gym 3/4...
  70. ~Laura~

    What are you wearing today 'game'

    black leggings and a blue sleeveless long top
  71. ~Laura~

    What can you hear right now?

    the washing machine and mickey mouse club house on the tv
  72. ~Laura~

    Fat Fetish programme............

    ive just started watching it, the only thing i can think of is that they make alot of money to want to stay big and get bigger, although the very large lady in america doesnt seem very happy. i really dont get the force feeding though, that to me is very wrong
  73. ~Laura~

    Before & After Photo Thread of Inspiration!!! Post Your photos here!

    wow, everyone looks amazing. well done to you all.
  74. ~Laura~

    New Arrivals! The 'Coo over babies' thread!!

    aww so many beautiful babies :) this is my daughter. shes coming upto 15 months. Was born 11th March 2011
  75. ~Laura~

    newcastle

    hello, i started my diet yesterday although i only won the slimming world books on ebay on sunday so im waiting for them to arrive before starting to do that diet. :)
  76. ~Laura~

    Cars? Anyone?

    I love cars, im a petrol head, i used to go out "crusing" when i first past my driving test 11 years ago. Stopped 7 years ago when i met my boyfriend as it wasnt his cup of tea. i bought my dream car in july 2008 but had to sell it last september after losing my job and it was the only thing i...
  77. ~Laura~

    My New Toy

    After alot of tears, harsh words, and non harsh words spoken over the weekend my lovely (for now) fiance bought me this its a Life Fitness 9500HR Cross Trainer, Very similar to the one i used to use at the gym. Its the only bit of gym equipment apart from the leg weights that i used to love...
  78. ~Laura~

    What are you wearing today 'game'

    I'm wearing blue jeans covered in weetabix and a grey jumper
  79. ~Laura~

    where are u from??

    Durham, UK
  80. ~Laura~

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Hi everyone, I've just got the slimming world books and I'll be doing it from home as I cant afford the classes. I'm looking forward to it. Really positive about losing weight atm. I'm glad I found this forum aswell.
  81. ~Laura~

    What can you hear right now?

    Jungle junction has just started on the Disney chanel so can hear that and my daughter playing
  82. ~Laura~

    chris moyles

    wow, good on him never been a fan of chris moyles but he looks good
  83. ~Laura~

    newcastle

    hi everyone. im from the north east too. Live in consett but grew up over prudhoe iv only just started attempting to lose weight again but thinking of trying slimming world this time
  84. ~Laura~

    Hello

    he wasnt being horrible about it, he's not like that. he wants me to be healthy, to be able to enjoy doing stuff with him and sophie. Its just that i didnt want to hear it again, i know all this. We had set a date for our wedding, spoke to a wedding planner and i was all excited, now he's...
  85. ~Laura~

    Sunday weigh ins ??? anyone ??

    i weigh on sundays and my starting weight is 25st 2.4lbs
  86. ~Laura~

    Hello

    Hi everyone, i'm Laura from Durham, uk. I'm 29 and live with my fiance and 14 month old daughter Came accross this place from google. Was getting fed up of not being able to talk to anyone about things. Used to be on a slimming forum a couple of years ago but it closed down and now i only go on...
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