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  1. Nika

    1st anniversary

    thank you :) the start of my diet was not because of the treatment, we did not know we might need one :D it was my Hubby's sleep apnoea but I have joined him and now dont feel sorry for myself, good thing I did because we weited two weeks for the appointment once our GP referred us! scary :)
  2. Nika

    1st anniversary

    Thank you everyone :) and I just got my letter with appointment for Assisted Conception through ( in 2 weeks time !) so it makes it even more worthy :) because I will go and I am confident that I will not hear that I am to fat to have treatment !
  3. Nika

    1st anniversary

    thank you :) its funny but only when I look at photos I can see the difference, I still think I am fat and wobbly and need lose weight :D to be honest I don't remember being bigger like in the pictures and still consider myself as big girl, even with my size 12 pants :D
  4. Nika

    1st anniversary

    thanks everyone :) it was hard but i am happy we did it. Edinburgh was lovely!
  5. Nika

    1st anniversary

    a year ago both me and my Hubby started our journey :) we both lost 5 stones. I am stuck now and would like to lose another stone but I am happy with what I have achieved, take a look :) September 2011 last weekend in Edinburgh SW really works!! and long hours at the gym...
  6. Nika

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    morrisons activia snack pots 30 p each, till 10th of March
  7. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    one mum i know offered me a lift from hospital back to the center - about 1,6 miles- i said no thank you another stone to lose, she said "another stone, there wont be any of you left" i just had to laugh :D i never drive to the hospital and I am there few times a week ;)
  8. Nika

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    in boots they have Nivea q10 creams 2 for £12, or 9.99 each :)
  9. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    we both full time employed and share accounts so no point of making him pay :D but he was impressed :D I never get flowers, I don't like cut flowers :D, I did go to boots for a new lippy and kohl and came out £52 pounds lighter and said I needed it to match my new trousers, you know the ones...
  10. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    I picked up size 12 trousers in Matalan and my hubby looked at them and said " you need a bigger size, you not that small" well he was wrong. they fit :D
  11. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    I cant upload anything! every time i try to upload picture my whole google chrome freezers!
  12. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    got a pixie haircut today! - always wanted one but my full moon face did not let me, now with my weight lose i was brave enough to get it :D
  13. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    3 people said to me today i look skinny :D ( not true but i do look skinny compared to what i used to be)
  14. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    no no worries there, they have shrunk but are still E :D (in hubby's words " perfect handfull")
  15. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    my Hubby said today my spare tyre is only a bicycle one now,not a digger one :D and he said I don't need to lose any more, and that i Look beautiful... I do wonder what he wants now :d
  16. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    I bumped in to one of the mums I used to support and she said "hello skinny" :D it made me smile, especially with the 4 extra pounds after Christmas...
  17. Nika

    The Hobbit.... Anyone seen it?

    went yesterday and OMG what a waste of time! the other movies where much better, this was a disappointment. it was so cute and nice and slow talk I was looking out for the teletubies to jump out any minute! advise for you, sit far away from the screen because it is huge and you cannot see it all...
  18. Nika

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    I go for the lonsdale Lonsdale Sport Bra Ladies - SportsDirect.com its not a first one for me and because I am still losing weight I go through them a bit :), its very comfortable, I even wear it in the house when casual, maybe I should mention that I don't do high impact exercise bad knees-...
  19. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    been to the doctors because my knee is playing up and she said "you might want to lose some weight, not that you have much to lose" I could kiss the woman :D
  20. Nika

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    sports direct have a massive sale if you after some workout clothes, got 2 sports bras for £12 and some running Nike's 50% off so just £32. lots of bargains there SportsDirect.com - Trainers, Football Boots, Football Shirts, Running Shoes
  21. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    I heard lots of lovely comments from people today - well the ones that recognized me actually. had my red coat - primark size 14:D- instead of my size 20 dark blue work coat, fishnets and black leather look pencil skirt it felt good :)
  22. Nika

    Whats for tea tonight?

    home made chicken pate on ryvita bread i think...
  23. Nika

    Anyone Used On-Line Conveyancy when Buying/Selling Property

    when we where buying our house over 3 years ago we went with a company bank recommended- Halifax. i have never seen the solicitor and could track my case on line and got papers in the post with crosses where to sign :D i thought the solicitors fee depends on the value of the house? might be...
  24. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    well I do have shorter curly red hair now and it used to be straight long and blond :) tbh all these compliments today gave me the 1,5 h at the gym motivation :D another stone to go...:character00116:
  25. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    had a big meting today with some people i work with for 4 years now but don't see at all. well they did not recognized me! I was standing in front of them in the loo - always queue at the ladies- and looked in their faces and said hello and after few seconds it clicked! and then they asked me...
  26. Nika

    Does any other ladies get series TOTM cravings?!

    I am not too bad with sweets but I can smell things a mile away! sometimes it puts me off eating completley but somehow i always gain in the days before ;/
  27. Nika

    sausages i need you...

    tesco healthy choices are 0,5 syn i think
  28. Nika

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

    got my dress today, thank You woowoo83, its great :)
  29. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    did the dads group today and even though i had to do the breakfast, sausage, beacon, white toast with butter... I did not even had a bite! none of it :D but my work colleague apologized at the end of the group because she said she could not take her eyes of my bottom :D (she was not sure if I...
  30. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    took out my size 12 jeans for tomorrow - I am running dad's playgroup- and mu Hubby said you can't wear that... I asked why? and he said you look great, I will not be there and lots of other guys will... and he always said he is not the jealous type :D
  31. Nika

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

    Hi woowoo :) have you still got that Dorothy Perkins dress? i would be interested please :)
  32. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    my Hubby and I both needed smaller rings so had them hand made for us while on holiday in Land's End, yes its silver but more meaning to us than Argos or any other ones. I still keep my engagement ring on because the smaller ring is stopping it from falling :D
  33. Nika

    a bit backwards

    that is so true! had this conversation with my Hubby last night. I said I am fat, even in my new size and he said no you not, you just curvy now but all I can see is the fat that is left on me i need to think hard how I used to look, I still don't like pictures and even after my loss I consider...
  34. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    my Hubby said to me today I look beautiful :) ( I so did not,it was in the gym, after 30 min on a cross trainer, no make up at all, greasy hair, leggings etc) he got big brownie point for that :D :bliss:
  35. Nika

    Feeling lost and hurt

    got a flashback from this post, not nice though... My fiance of 8 years was cheating on me with a younger girl - I was 23!!- and i have cancelled my wedding 3 months before and left the country :) that was over 9 years ago. it was not a one night stand, he was doing it for 6 months and I knew...
  36. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    I had two today, I was at a midwife group - with work- and one lady that was waiting said to me "you very slim, you must have long way to go" in the past when I was working in that group was just asked how much I have got left... and second was from a midwife who said " that coat must weigh...
  37. Nika

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    half price shredded wheat minis (large 750g box) in TESCO, now £1.49 and snack a jack 2 for £2.50
  38. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    I was shopping in Lidl today when they took hot buns from the ovens...OMG the smell... I am sure I was drooling :D but I left the shop with healthy things from my shopping list! yey me :D
  39. Nika

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    if you think about buying the new zero kcal zero syns "beer" forget it, its horrible and a wast of money, its like fizzy fairy liquid, or like my Hubby said "tests like somebody has farted in the bottle" :eek: although I have no idea how does he know how that would test like :D
  40. Nika

    Extra Easy Need a way to stop craving pizza!

    Becky if you go the the gym or do some other exercise think about the kcal and how will you have to suffer or a cross trainer or a treadmill to burn that kcal. is is worth it?? 300 kcal is 30 min on a cross trainer level 10 for me and believe me its not easy :) if you replace the pizza you just...
  41. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    my next door neighbour who hates us - they are racists- must have noticed how great I looked today in my denim size 14 dress because she made a snotty comment to her mother and I saw her pretending to walk with chin up in the air which I am guessing was me walking :D hey I do not care, I look...
  42. Nika

    Polish white cheese - Twarog

    thank you for that, I will go with the free option :D (I did not go through sections I just clicked new thread...)
  43. Nika

    Polish white cheese - Twarog

    hi I am hoping somebody will be able to help me :D somebody who can either check on the syn calculator as I don't have access or somebody that knows? I managed to find fat free Polish curd and I remember eating it as a child and my Hubby loves it too. its very versatile and you can eat it in...
  44. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    I am no longer obese :bliss: I am now "only" overweight :flirt2:
  45. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    got size 14 skinny red jeans from Asda tonight and I can breathe in them :D and even sit down ...I will look great on Friday :p
  46. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    went to primani yesterday (Primark) and spend £130 :D got 3 coats and other bits but few months ago I was size 20 in there now my coats are size 14! got a lovely red elegant one and Hubby told me I need to get red heals with that and than he asked me to put that and the heals on in the hotel...
  47. Nika

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Travelodge got rooms from 15 pounds for stay between 1st of April and 30th of June 2013, just booked 3 nights in the Lake district for wedding anniversary :D
  48. Nika

    Gall bladder and gallstones & SW

    I had mine removed last October so over a year now. my gallbladder was full of stones but it took my doctor few years to even guess that something is not OK, went for a ultrasound for reflux and hernia and thank god the doctor that I had after diagnosed stones. I remember being in hospital in a...
  49. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    its my Birthday on Friday and we going away for the weekend and I got this really sexy black dress(long sleeve boobs out a bit, knee length and fitted,so decided to go for "magic pants" :D got a pair in size M from Tesco and they are too big! they do nothing of the tucking in that they supposed...
  50. Nika

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    ASDA light cream cheese 50p 200 g pot, and its less calories than light Philadelphia!- the onion and chives anyway.
  51. Nika

    Why do we eat when stressed?

    I don't eat, I create things ;) its much healthier!
  52. Nika

    What have you just eaten??

    carvery meal and a chocolate fudge cake with ice cream... :break_diet:ups
  53. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    3 people told me today I look fantastic with my weight loss :D and I didn't even wash my hair last night :8855: I was close to being cheeky to one lady but held my tongue she asked me how long and how much etc and after me saying 27 weeks she said she would like my results in a week I was close...
  54. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    got a mini skirt to work today ans was told I have great legs :D
  55. Nika

    Exercise

    I started SW 23 weeks ago, gym about 20 weeks, me and my Hubby. we go to the gym few times a week, sometimes even every day :D . we are losing weight but we also look different, I have biceps now, not bingo wings, and calf muscles and can feel muscles in my tummy and legs, my Hubby now is in a...
  56. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    My Husband did 100 floors today in the gym, on that thing that pretends you going up the stairs, I was impressed but did not hug him , to sweaty :D
  57. Nika

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    asda does curly wurlys 3 for £3, great treat!
  58. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    I have the same! its so funny, I noticed on my face when I put cream on that it is slimmer and my collar bones are sticking out :D
  59. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    I saw a mum today on baby clinic that I have not seen for few months and she said to me "have you lost loads of weight?" and I said yes its 23 weeks of slimming world and gym and she said she needs to start too and I said I have another 2 stones to lose she said " but you look great, you don't...
  60. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    I saw a friend today that I met through work 4 years ago, about 11 months ago she had a gastric band fitted privately and paid £7 000 - yes seven thousand pounds for it-. I have not seen her since about February and she just went by me on the street! I called her thinking what the... and when I...
  61. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    had new wedding rings done while on holiday in Cornwall, after losing over 4 stones each the old ones did not fit but we did not wanted to melt them down and do new ones. had new ones hand made to fit us and the guy said I have a tiny finger and really I am all tiny :D
  62. Nika

    Boots sandwich syns help please!

    you probably don't want to know that :) but always go with the 20 kcal= 1 syn rule, your sandwich was...22 syns i think :)
  63. Nika

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    we going away for a whole week and its actually the right week if you know what I mean :D I have not planned it because we booked the holiday in March but will try and make the most of it, now going to pack some more sexy things ;)
  64. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    I had a funny one today, a lady from the breastfeeding group said to me "where are you going" and me being blond replayed I just came back I am not going anywhere and she said " no I mean you disappearing" and she grabbed me by my waist. tbh I don't know why people think they can touch you...
  65. Nika

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    hi Ladies, I'm going away to Cornwall( with my Hubby) tomorrow and hoping to come back with a cornish pastry in the oven :D so hopefully will be joining you soon ;)
  66. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    my mother in law said to my husband today that he's got a gorgeous wife :D she never said that before but she seen my picture from the day before and apparently was shocked how well I look ( I cant upload pictures not sure why so cant show you :D)
  67. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    I got lots and lots NSV today, nursery staff came back after 6 weeks and everybody commented of how "fantastic" I look and how did I do it. they all have known I am on slimming world, so have they but none of them stuck to it ;)
  68. Nika

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    i got it in the offer :) from the shop
  69. Nika

    That time of the month! Does it effect your weigh-ins??

    I was thinking about topic like that last few days :D I have been on SW last 20 weeks and every time I am due my weight is going up no mather what I do or eat, it went up as much as 2 kg one month and as little as 0,5kg one, but it seems to be going quickly after so fingers cross :)
  70. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    "one size" lace hold ups fitted last night ;)
  71. Nika

    crafting to keep your hands busy

    I love my machine and this is my last project
  72. Nika

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    the theory says if you breastfeed you burn up to 500 kcal a day, and it help with the healing and belly going back to pre-pregnancy size (womb and things, some ladies said they can feel the womb shrinking while they feed :) ) and that's without the benefits for the baby :D few slogans i have...
  73. Nika

    My fishy week!

    my fishy week was a waste of time really... lost 2 pounds so no different than any other week my Hubby lost his average too so not worth it for us. and I have not been in the toilet for few days too :eek:
  74. Nika

    Do you buy clothes at each size?

    I wear company's polo t-shirt to work and black pants so not too bad but did got few nice clothes in the sales in size 14, I was 20 at the beginning and was wearing things till they fell down :D got one pair 16 pants that are too big now, 14 is tight but I refuse to buy 16 any more, I did get...
  75. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    two for me today :) managed to get in to high waisted size 14 denim pants and there is a gap between my legs...and... did our weekly shop under £60 pounds in Asda (normally was around 100) yey for me :clap:
  76. Nika

    Your final straw...

    My Husband's sleep apnoea and his fear of losing his driving licence haha, I had to do it with him to support him and I had lots to lose anyway. but when the consultant said he stopped breathing 47 times in 8 hours that was it for me I had to do something about it before it was too late :) my...
  77. Nika

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Fantastic! I wish I can go abroad but Home Office got our passports ;/ used to live in London so its a trip down memory lane and a birthday surprise for my Hubby :D
  78. Nika

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    non food but Travelodge got a massive sale on and hotels from £12 a night, I just booked 3 nights in central London for £70 in January :bliss:
  79. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    got a denim mini skirt in size 14 and it fits!! and I can even breath in it and put my hands in the pocket :happy036:
  80. Nika

    My fishy week!

    my Hubby and I are starting our fishy week tomorrow so fingers crossed :) I need 3 kg to go and will be happy, done some fish cakes with marrow instead of potato so almost syn free and fish pie with cauliflower topping that is not bag and will be for two days. mentally prepared now I just need...
  81. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    I have send new pictures to my mother in law today, I have not seen her since March. now my Hubby and I are both over 3 stones lighter and she said WOW I am impressed :) and she said I look gorgeous :D
  82. Nika

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    the Aldi celery is horrible, more like a wooden stick than crunchy veg... Holland and Barrett have the penny sale on, I got lots of lactaze enzyme for my Hubby so now he can eat dairy :)
  83. Nika

    Ive upset my husband help me pleeeeease :)

    with my Hubby it was easy... I do the cooking and if he does not want to cook then he eats what is given to him :D he actually said it at work too when somebody asked him why is he eating so many greens, he said I don't cook so I eat what I'm given and don't complain :D now over 3 stones...
  84. Nika

    Slimming World Before, During and After Pics

    my pictures of before and now :) two more stones till after :D March 2012 and I was a couple of pounds lighter already... last night when we went for a walk :)
  85. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    I wanted to try trousers that I could not do up... ever...well they still don't fit but this time because they fall off I don't have to do the buttons or zip to take them off!! Hubby was impressed :D shame on the trousers, I never had them on ;/
  86. Nika

    +*+* POST your food pics for meal ideas +*+*+*

    I am going to look for some pictures :D
  87. Nika

    Whats for tea tonight?

    turkey leg from a slow cooker and salad :D
  88. Nika

    Breastfeeding and Slimming World

    "Ive not expressed for ages as loads in freezer to stock up for work or occasional night out though it needs using up as couple mths old! No idea how as he wont take a bottle! I begrudge throwing it away lol" what about "doidy cup" have you tried them? we have them in our Centre and on the...
  89. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    can you not tuck your jeans in there or something?? :D
  90. Nika

    Anyone else losing weight before having another baby?

    how is everyone doing? I had a chat with a midwife today - I work in the Children's Centre and I see them few times a week- anyway, today midwife group was quiet and I ended up asking questions for personal use :D and I must say I was surprised but I also know I need to continue with my losses...
  91. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    I got a dress in size M on today - while in the house only- that is bit short but my Hubby looks at me and smiles all the time :D he even looked under the dress and said he was just checking for something :D
  92. Nika

    Whats for tea tonight?

    BBQ and sauerkraut :D
  93. Nika

    who is this man and what did he do to my Hubby??

    I think I need to explain myself :) I am very happy that my Husband is healthy and losing weight, we go to gym together and eat the same food and plan meals etc :) we have a little competitions who will last on the cross trainer more , even if its 10 sec more :D I am still very surprised that my...
  94. Nika

    who is this man and what did he do to my Hubby??

    But I did ask him :D I would not sabotage his diet and in the past I did eat naughty things in work or when he's not around when he said he did not fancy anything like that. I think he is just over doing it a bit :D being on the scales twice - or more- times a day its not healthy :) and he is...
  95. Nika

    Breastfeeding and Slimming World

    its a shame that so many closed down around the country. In OFSTEAD inspection in June we where given outstanding for the support and guidance for families :D
  96. Nika

    who is this man and what did he do to my Hubby??

    hello So I will start in the beginning. few months ago I noticed my Husband was stopping breathing while asleep and was snoring so loudly that the bed was shaking... I have forced him to the doctors and few months later he was diagnosed with sleep apnoea. What I did not know is that in the UK -...
  97. Nika

    Anyone else losing weight before having another baby?

    hello Ladies I needed to lose weight anyway but now we also decided to try for a baby :) I know it might take a while and we need to practice lots :D me and my hubby both doing SW and gym a lot. I have even started craft baby projects! bit soon I know but I had unplanned Angel Cards reading and...
  98. Nika

    Breastfeeding and Slimming World

    find a Sure Start Centre near you and go to the breastfeeding group or just find breastfeeding group somewhere. I bet they will help you. i work in Sure Start Centre and we have a mum that is breastfeeding her 2 yo daughter and her 2 week old daughter at the same time and I dont think she is...
  99. Nika

    meal planning

    I only plan the big eats :D like lunches to work, for me and my Hubby - we both doing SW, it saves me thinking every night what to cook for the next day and what he would fancy, we just sit down at the weekend and plan lunches and his breakfast, I do a shopping list at the same time. I guess I...
  100. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    I got in to pair of size 14 jeans on Saturday and my work colleague said to me " wow you shrunk a lot" :D 4 sizes actually :D
  101. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    I went to my GP yesterday because my knees are making noises and clicking and hurt while I exercise and it was some new doctor, unfortunately she said I have arthritis (at the age of 32!!) but the good part is she said I need to lose a little bit of weight :D, OK, I'll explain, I lost over 3...
  102. Nika

    What have you just eaten??

    can of herring in tomato sauce and one ryvita, some grapes and no I am not pregnant :D
  103. Nika

    Whats for tea tonight?

    we meant to go to KFC after 13 weeks being good on SW(and 3 stones lighter each) but after gym decided its not worth it so fish curry it is :D my Asian friend said pilchards are good for it so experiment time :D
  104. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    squeezed myself today in to size 14 jeans but could not sit down :D and got my nice linen dress size 14 on but with no bra (it would not fit with one) but hey I am getting there, it did not fit 2 weeks ago and 10 weeks ago I was size 20 so happy days :bliss:
  105. Nika

    The 'what i resisted today' Thread.

    birthday cake...
  106. Nika

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    I was waiting for the Legs bums and tumms class to start and got chatting to this thin woman who is just there to tone up ... I said I have another 2,5 stone to lose and she said I "don't look like I have that much to lose " I said I do and that I already lost 3st :D she was impressed I must say :D
  107. Nika

    What exercise have you done today - your fitness log?

    Monday aquarobic and 20 lengths of 25m pool, Tuesday off, today legs bums and tumms 1 hour class, Thursday is Zumba night and rest of the week Gym :D plus I walk a lot in work, i mean a lot :)
  108. Nika

    Weight Loss equivalents

    nice thinking!! I lost elephants heart but have lots more to go... now I know why I put my self through the torture every week. eee I mean the lovely classes in my gym :D
  109. Nika

    quark

    for us Quark is a saver... my Hubby is lactose intolerant but is fine after quark so I use lots and lots :) sweet with fruit, as spread or just as a dip with garlic, I don't really like it but it makes my life easy and i eat it if i must - sweet though :D
  110. Nika

    Just for fun

    Syn :D
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