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Yeah I know that feeling. Fingers crossed for the weekend then hun. I'm aiming to be 9st by 16th Nov for Harry's b'day. Might be a bit of a tall order but I can but try.

Fingers crossed.

Hey Tbag did you have a good weekend? Even if it was off plan? I'm on day 1 of restart after 3 weeks of naughtiness. Roll on the fun....

3 weeks gained a stone <eek> :-(

Good luck hun. I'm on Day 1 of my restart ....

Morning Fran & Katie. I'm back in the game. Downed my first 500ml of water. Back up to 10st 7lb so no more naughtiness for me. Plan is to get to 9st for Harry's birthday on 16th Nov. Hope you've budged another lb for the wedding Fran.

Right ladies. Sorry for going AWOL. In back at work tomorrow and back on the pushbike. So it'll be my restart. Hope you're both well. xx

Haha love you 2!! What about nuts?? ;-)

nah whatever I fancy. Will get back on the straight and narrow on Monday. And I suspect I'll be in bed as soon as Harry goes down at 7pm. Watched the one show earlier and looked at the volunteering website as I would like to give something back but also selfishly i thought that could be...

Katie what are you like?? Drowning your phone - you know it's you that's supposed to be drinking the water not your gadgets. Glad you got a new one. I'm still off plan and will get back on the case Monday when I'm back at work. How are you getting on fran??

Oh bums on the course. But it might mean you get better news on the scales come Tuesday? I've decided I'm gonna chill a bit tonight. Was gonna clean and oil the dining room floor but my hands are so sore and dry from doing the lounge last night that I'm gonna give it a miss.

Well just at arrived at a soft play and waiting for my mate to turn up. So got a few spare mins. I weighed myself this morning and altho it's bad it's not as bad as I was anticipating. 10st 1lb so overall a 7lb gain. But once Jon is home Friday I can then get back on the bike and down the gym...

Omg so sorry for deserting you all. I've had such a busy weekend and Monday! And I've been eating non stop so I'm extremely scared to get on the scales but will probably do it tomorrow morning just so I know what the damage is. Hope you're both ok. I've got another manic day lined up...

Ah good luck to him. I passed it in 2010 but still waiting for a process to come out. I'll probably have to retake it again before ill actually get the chance to apply.

Sounds like she must have got some perfume for her birthday? Or am I way off? Hope you feel better soon hun

Hope you're both doing ok and having a good weekend, especially you fran with your birthday and wedding anniversary.

Oh dear. It really is sad news.

I went to the technical forum page and FAQs. There's a link under FAQs but you basically have to start a thread in the forum and just ask to change it to your new preferred choice.

That's exactly what happened to me. And I'm not even at goal yet!

Gonna do 2 products a day and a healthy meal. Plus my exercise and just see how I get on with that for a while. Might keep me sane and stop me having binges as I hopefully won't feel so deprived anymore.

Don't. Enjoy yourself!! Any damage can be repaired after.

Ah yeah of course. Well have a fab weekend hun xxx

How'd you get on Fran? I gained 5lbs. Could have been worse I guess.

Cool mines at 10am too. My scales said 10st this morning so I'm fully prepared for a 6lb gain. But like you said might do SS+ so I still lose weight all be it a bit less but I can start eating. I find that SS just makes me crave a hardcore binge. Which isn't good. Good luck. Hope you do well.

Right I'm finally back. I'm also still seeing CDC today as funnily enough I went majorly off the rails. So I need to come off CD in a more controlled way if I'm not gonna pile all the weight back on. So think I might do the steps properly instead of going mental like I have for the last few...

Fran, Katie just to let you know I'm gonna try and change my profile name and delete my old threads etc. cos my name at the minute is my warrant number. And hubby pointed out that it's not exactly anonymous. And what with those poor wpc's in Manchester getting shot. I'd hate for something to...

Thank you so much hun. I think I'd just reached my limit. But I'll definitely keep check on things and in sure I'll keep using cd products every now and then to keep me on track. Well done for being 100% especially as you've been unwell. Hope you feel better tomorrow and sleep well tonight...

Stay strong you two. I've been bad but thinking it might be time to call it a day on CD might come back in a month or 2 depending on how I get on.

Omg you look really good Chrissy. Well done!!

Ah so we both kind of have a Thursday WI this week. Well fingers crossed we both lose a bit more by then.

Depends how strict you are tho.

Yeah feel like a bit of an idiot on it but it seems to be doing the job. 6 weeks give or take?

Harry is still up, I'm gonna put him to bed once the painter has gone. Hopefully he'll sleep well tonight.

Oh dear not good hun. Well done for being good.

Cool well I may need you this evening when I'll probably start struggling. Got a painter turning up at 6pm to finish painting the dining room. But could have done without it tonight tbh.

Oh bless, how adorable??. Sorry hun. Now that I've not got work for 2 weeks I'll be on here more than normal and I guess I forget that other people actually have lives unlike me.

Here's something to cheer you up. My little one trying to climb his walker. As my mum used to say. I think it's all gonna end in tears. Excuse the lack of decorating in the background. It's on our list of many jobs to do.

How you getting on Fran? Please tell me you've not broken our deal. Stay strong.

Well done Katie. Hope it all goes ok. You're doing well so far just keep it up.

Katie, Fran hope you're both being good girls....

Hope you're doing ok hun. You're very brave to get back in the swing of things when you're still feeling dodgy. Fingers crossed they find out what's wrong soon & get you all better again. Good luck for your WI in 3 weeks time. Hope it's not too bad. xx

So true about the non race thing. When I look back at my past 12 weeks and my many slip ups I've still lost well over 2 stone. Sure I probably could have done it quicker but it still came off eventually. We'll all get there at some point. My ultimate goal is to be at 8st 7lb ready for Harry's...

Oh dear. Hope you sleep ok tonight. I take it you're back at work tomorrow? Fingers crossed you feel better and back to your normal self.

Ah fair enough. I've just put Harry to bed but I guess when you've got 6 running around it takes a bit longer. Good luck for tomorrow. I've someow not broken yet. Defo think that nap saved me from a binge session.

Where has Fran gone? I know she went to the cinema but this is the longest movie ever!

Yeah I think all of us know what makes sense on minis but actually sticking to it is another issue. But that's why I find it helps to have ppl telling me/reminding me what in essence I already know. But it just helps to have the reassurance.

Ah sounds like you were more restrained than I am when I come off plan. So you never know for Wednesday. I can't wait to get back into ketosis. I definitely find it helps with the hunger.

Just try you're best hun. Do whatever it takes to get your head back in the right place. Write down all the reasons you want the weight off. Look at some before/after pics. And drink more water. Hopefully that'll help you feel better.

Same here. On that note. I best guzzle some more of the stuff.

Yeah dont trust 'em. I'm a serial weigher but its not always accurate. Sometimes your body takes a while to catch up.

I've got till Thursday to try and lose my 7lb gain and hopefully a bit more. 7lbs tho, seriously WTF?? 7lbs??? I'm gob smacked.

Well done tho on staying 100% I know I'd cracked by week 3. So you're doing really well. I'll be looking forward to your week 3 WI.

Oh definitely. I know, it's just I struggle to rein myself back in. Which I really need to start practicing as otherwise I'll pile all the weight back on. The only positive is I'm now going to the gym. So hopefully I'll burn off any major damage and I'm also hoping that when I finish CD the...

I know the feeling. Hopefully we've both got a bit of water retention going on.

Snap. I find it easier at work too. There's only so much cleaning I can do at home to keep me occupied.

Oh I so know how you feel. I'm exactly the same. Even now I just want to be at goal and see the last of my mummy belly disappear (altho I think i'll always have it to some extent). I always find the before and after pics are good. Did you take some before pics? They're fab for showing how far...

Chicken should be fine and I can't see your body even acknowledging 2 crisps but well done on not eating the whole packet. I'm one of those that once I start I usually can't stop. So what time is your WI on tues? What are you hoping for?

Niki how are things? Sounds like you're still well in the zone.

Tbag where have you gone? Hope everything is ok? I tend to find if I go AWOL it means I've fallen off the wagon. Hope that's not the case with you and everything it ok.

Hey Siobhan, how did the hair dye situation go? I've been wondering whether to dye my hair and change my appearance a bit. But I'm a bit scared. My hair is naturally dark, almost black. And when I was 16 I thought I wanted to be blonde so tried an at home kit. Well it all went terribly wrong...

Hey Dwyer how you getting on? Whenever I go quiet on minimins it invariably means I've fallen off the wagon. But I realise not everyone is sad like me, with no life and endless spare time to post on here. So just cos you're quiet could mean you're actually out doing stuff. Either way hope...

Hey Chrissy. How you getting on? I'm still in my day 1 restart zone. Hoping not to cheat later. Think having a cheeky afternoon nap did me the world of good.

Katie / Fran hope your both ok....? I'm guessing you're still at the cinema Fran, hope you didn't get tempted by the pick 'n' mix. And Katie I sense you've had temptations today. Shout if you need me or there's anything I can do. If you have eaten just remember not to keep eating and stop...

Uh oh. What's happened? I'm starting to realise my plan once a week treats might be a bad idea cos it takes 3 days for me to get back into the swing of things.

Goo thinking. I'm on my second litre. Just walked the dog and had my second shake. So watching so program's on iplayer up in bed.

I know. I couldn't agree more. Im back in the right head space at the moment. So just gotta stay strong. It'll be this evening that I'll find it tough.

Normally go by mine. Not impressed. It best just be some weird water retention thing going on. But I'm gonna keep as busy as I can today to avoid cheating again.

Right you two. How's it going? I've been to the gym. But my scales are showing 7lb gain :-(

I'm sure you'll be fine hun. Drink loads of water today and it'll flush it out I'm sure. I'm just down the gym trying to burn all of my naughtiness off from the last 3 days. Gonna be super good today.

Congrats hun. Sounds like you might have lost another pound or 2 in the process.

Fran loving the pic!!!! That's awesome!! Well done. We'll be even better today. No onion rings or buttered rolls for us.

Don't do it. Glug the water and im sure you'll get another 2lbs off.

Me too! Well it's on 4lbs or more loss for our next WI!

I'm not in it, I think that's why I want it. But I've had a soak in the bath and hubby has eaten it all. So temptation avoided. Might well have a slim-a-soup tho. But will see how I feel after another pint of water.

Well it looks like we'll both have a similar weekend on 22nd. I know what you mean about the ketosis. It's also a case of making it slightly more do-able when you're in ketosis cos I'm not quite so starving hungry. Anyway just got out of the bath. I can smell hubby's bloody pizza. So I may...

Bloody hell she's doing well.

I am. I'm struggling but I am so far. Hubby wants pizza later so I may have to hide upstairs.

Hey Hun glad you're back with us. I was having Fran withdrawal symptoms too. Ive been a good girl today. On 1.5ltrs of water so far. An just had my second shake. Also been to the gym with hubby and Harry. So I'm feeling good. Fingers crossed I get another 4lbs off this week. And then I've got...

Are you gonna avoid the coke zero today? Surely you be in ketosis by tomorrow then?

Cool. Ill need someone to talk to. Harry is great for entertainment but not very conversational yet.

Oh hun not good. She best get her Internet fixed soonish. I'll need her to keep me on track while hubby is away. Hope you haven't slipped up like I did. I'll be back in the zone tomorrow. Just felt the need to reward myself. Shouldn't have done it with food tho.

Get better soon hun. Hope they find out what's wrong. x

Makes sense. I've been lucky in a way cos haven't had any holidays booked or that many social events. They're just too much of a temptation on CD.

That'll be fine. And glad to see you're back on it today. I just got weighed and lost 4lbs. So I'm over the moon. I've just crept into the healthy BMI, well chuffed.

Well hope you have a fab holiday and manage to be good till then. It is hard tho.

Hey siobhan, how you getting on?

Hey Chrissy how you getting on? Still 100% I hope? xx

Katie, Fran - i lost 4lbs!!!! So happy. Hope you're both having a good day. xx

OMG so happy I lost 4lbs. Sorry but I'm so happy I'm telling everyone. Hope you're doing ok and still staying strong.

Oh glad she's ok tho. And well done you, hope you're feeling better now too. Well I'm gonna call it a night. I'll update in the morning after my WI.

Any news from Fran?

Hey Katie hope you're still doing ok. I'm home in bed. Night out was good, kind of wish I'd been drinking but it's probably good I wasn't. I'm a complete pisshead lightweight as it is normally so im sure it would have been carnage if I had.

Hey Niki. Awesome news, 8lbs is fab. Keep it up. I've got my WI at 9am tomorrow. I think I'll be lucky if I get 1lb off but it does tend to slow down a bit as you get closer to goal. Especially when you cheat like I do ;-)

Just at the cafe after a meeting at the school. Thankfully everyone got here before me and have already eaten their fry up. So im managing ok so far. Will head back to the office soon and sort out my paperwork.

I'll try and post it about 3 or 4ish when I start getting ready. Have a good day everyone.

I had to laugh at the chips comment too. :-) As for mini goals that's what I've done. If I make 9st 10lb this week I think I just get myself into the healthy BMI. So that would be very nice.

Oh my goodness I sort the dog out, put Harry to bed and clear the dining room ready for painting and I've missed 3 pages worth of chatter! Loving the pics Chrissy, you're almost there now. Such a noticeable difference. And well done Fran for staying strong. Bloody men getting chips when we're...

Hey Katie glad you had a good time at the cricket. What do you do again? Hope you've managed to have a shake by now.

How's Katie getting on.

That would be nice but as it'll only be 3 days worth of 100% I might have to stay on track a bit longer before I get a bigger loss.

Congratulations! Keep it up Siobhan wish I could lose that in one week! What's the plan are you 100% SSing now til your next holiday?

I'm normally unlucky but won £300 in our work lotto about 2 months ago so I reckon that's my lifetime of luck used up. Glad we're all back in the zone. Well done Fran and good luck for WI Chrissy. When is it again?

WOOHOOO!!! Congratulations hun. So happy for you. Is it wrong that I'm also a tiny bit jealous?!? But you definitely deserve it, unlike me you didn't cave when the going got tough so you deserve every pound of the 7lb loss. Hope you're having a fab day despite the lack of sleep.

That's a bloody good omen. And its Tuesday euro millions tonight so with that kinda luck I'd be buying yourself a ticket young lady! Congratulations. Hope you have another fab day today.

I'm sure you will. It definitely affects my moods, I thinks that's why I had the curry the other night cos I was just so fed up with it all. But as someone once said (not sure who) "slim always tastes better that chocolate/curry/pizza etc" So I must remember that for next time I want to have a...

Good luck hun. Hopefully you'll feel better tomorrow and like you said with any luck you'll get a good nights sleep.

Hey Fran well done on staying strong today. Good luck for tomorrow. Hope you get a good loss xx I've been 100% today. Gonna have a cheeky peek on my scales in the morning and see what damage my weekend of naughtiness has done. Fingers crossed I can pull it back in time for Thursday's WI. Tou...

Ah yeah I remember her saying that now. Hope she has a good day.

I'm here. I'm gonna be good today Fran. So we can support each other.

Niki stumbled across you as I see Fran has found you too. I'm also in Surrey / Grt London, and 5'2". I'm hoping to be at goal by Nov as my son turns 1 then. Anyhow good luck I'll keep popping in.

Oh Chrissy I'm the worst to help I had a bloody curry that's why I've been quiet. 2 sandwiches isn't too bad. We both just need to be better tomorrow.

All good advice. Fingers crossed you get it sorted. I had the same a Dolly was really quick tempered for the 1st month and then just calmed down. But mmmmm to the Devonshire cream teas.

So true. Altho I wish they could. When will someone develop a magic pill that works for weight loss and toning??

It's just the getting back into ketosis blues and TOTM. Try to hold out till you've finished TOTM and I'm sure you feel better. Stay strong, it will be worth it and it's not forever. xx

Go Chrissy, hope you're feeling better tho. It'll all be worth it in the end. Hope you're feeling better too Fran.

Oh hun. Sounds like you're still in need of some r&r. It has been a stressful week or two what with your nightmare holiday. Hope you feel better as the day goes on. x

Excellent news. Makes throwing the takeaway away all that more worthwhile. Keep it up.

Congrats on the 6lbs that's awesome. Just had my power plate/vibrio taster for 25mins and was really good. Better than those trx bungee strap things that they gave me on my induction. So might use the vibrio instead of trx.

Hey Chrissy major congrats on last night. That's so impressive. Just think you might feel like you've wasted a tenner but in the long run you've probably saved more money cos you won't be gaining more pounds. Stay positive, stay strong. You pinky swore to us all! And you can do it! Well done.

Hey Katie desperately hoping you feel better today and can stick with CD for longer. xx

Also I've booked myself in for a power plate taster for 9.30 tomorrow morning. Which I'm guessing is the same a vibrio? So wish me luck.

How did the WI go?????

Ha ha ditto. I don't have to do the school run yet. But my life seriously lacks excitement. I could do with something to look forward to. Might have to organise a night out for end of sept when I'll hopefully be 9st or less.

Doh sorry Fran and Katie. Meant to put that on my diary. Getting confused. I am useless sometimes.

Ok so here's my mini goal and competition with myself. If anyone else would like to join in feel free.... By the 27th September I want to weigh exactly 9st or less. So a loss of 12lbs. I also want to be 100% for the next 3 weeks with no cheating.

Oh that's ok. I'm normally on the app too. I only go on the website once a week.

Hope it does hun. Try and keep lugging that water as it'll flush you out. x

Good luck for later xx

I want your scales! Thats awesome. Keep it up. x

Ave just got back from walking the dog. It's nice and sunny here. But I've had diarrhoea issues today. Which is just *lovely*. On my 4th pint of water. Hopefully we'll all have a better week this week.

Hey you two hope you both have a good day today. X

Fair enough. I think we all have days like that. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. xx

Hey congrats on the weight loss. That's fab! Fingers crossed you get your mini goal for next week too.

Aw Katie I just got home from work. Hope you're doing ok.

Ooo they've got those vibrio plate things at the gym. But I only joined Friday. Had My induction Sunday but she didn't show me how to use it. But it looks good. Did you enjoy it?

Oh yeah Sophie is good. I've noticed other mum's with them.

I never risk it. But I'm sad and also try and wear the lightest clothing I own too.

Oh god I think I would have got a pair of pliers and done a DIY job by now. I'm hungry. But it's to be expected for day 2. Gonna go to sleep soon ready for a 4.30 wake up.

Hopefully you'll be ok Katie. Hey Fran glad today went ok. What's the update in the tooth front? And did the party go ok? I'm in bed avoiding the kitchen as normal.

Hey Tbag just read through your diary. Good luck with tomorrows WI. I struggled in the early weeks to get my head around it. I now have planned days off. Which is silly cos it kicks you out of ketosis and probably mucks my metabolism up. But it keeps me sane. Don't know how ppl manage 100% all...

Snap. I'm day 2 of restart as well. But finding it tough. Think it's cos I've started exercising now. So might have to consider SS+

I'm holding you to that pinky swear too. Im on day 2 of restarting and was so close to having a macd's not quite sure how I resisted.

Oh my goodness well done. Not sure I could have resisted being on day 2. I drove home today and I go past a macd's drive thru. Can't tell you how tempted I was. But downed my 3rd shake as soon as I got through the door I was that hungry. And just finished my 5th pint of water. Will aim for...

Aw hope the little guy is ok and not dribbling too much. And good luck with the vibrio (altho gotta admit not sure what that is?)

Hey Katie, well good luck for tonight. Any news from Fran yet re her WI, dentists and 6yr old b'day party. What a hectic day.

Anyway where has Chrissy gone???

I'm gonna copy Katie. Not gonna do CD much longer. It's too bl00dy hard and I miss food. As soon as I'm at 9st I'm gonna lose the last 7lbs by just eating healthy and exercise. Then it'll be trying to maintain it.

Haha so true! That said I'm very jealous. Much more eventful/exciting than my life. I love reading Chrissy's diary just cos it seems like you come off plan every other weekend yet still lose loads of weight. Very jealous. xx

Good luck Fran. Sleep well. Hope you feel better tomorrow. xx

Yup started it today. But schools are back tomorrow. So I'll pop in and introduce myself to the head etc and see what's what.

For me I just stopped feeling as hungry. But when I first started I swear it took about 7days to get there. Now it takes about 3days if I come off plan. I did get some ketostix which you can wee on and they are a good indicator. But i keep forgetting to use them as I'm always bursting and can't...

I know the feeling. Harry was due 5th Nov but decided he'd be 11 days late and arrived on 16th. So almost shares the same birthday. Feeling better now I've lost the vast majority of it. But my concern now is all my flabby skin/belly. So I joined a gym at the weekend - hoping they can help me...

Oh I'm useless not sure how to do it. It's called 'Ali's weight diary' original as ever. And should be in the CD diary forum bit.

I thought I'd got confused. I'll see how it goes. The fact you've still lost loads on SS+ is inspiring. And makes me think it might not be so bad after all. The good news is I should be fairly busy at work tomorrow and weds which means I hopefully won't get tempted to cheat.

Aw hun not good! Hope you start to feel better soon. I said to Katie that it sounds like you'll need another holiday just to recover from this one. What's happening about your tooth. Do you think they'll extract it for you? I really feel you're pain. I'd take labour any day over tooth ache and...

Hey Katie just read your diary. I had my son in Nov 2011 too, I stupidly gained 6st :-(. Finally back to my pre-pregnancy weight just aiming for my wedding day weight now. You're doing ever so well. It took about a month for my mind to get in the right place for this diet. As its as tough...

Good thanks. Just in bed now reading various mags. Not feeling hungry today but from experience I know that'll be tomorrow and Wednesday. Then I should be in ketosis by Thursday with any luck. Hubby is getting fed up with me on this diet tho. So I may have to start doing SS+ where you have the...

Cor at least you're doing the research. The likes of me would just do what they thought was 'right' and end up doing it totally wrong and wonder why I was gaining wait. That's why I picked CD cos I figured it was pretty difficult to go wrong, in that it's pretty straight forward just a bit...

You're mad.

Well done for being so strict Katie. You're doing so well. I reckon you'll have a good loss by next week.

I'd wait till you need more products hun but thats just me. Good news on the losses. Almost back to where you were which has gotta be good. Dreading my WI after the last 4 days of eating out. Glad to have you back Fran!! You've been missed. x

I probably need to do more research on juddd. As don't know a whole lot about it. But in what way is her metabolism f ucked? In all honesty I'd like to just eat normally with the odd treat every now and then and hope that I do enough exercise to counter balance any of the naughty stuff I eat.

Blimey you've done well. Atkins does sound good. I think I'm gonna give juddd a go once I decide to call it a day on CD. now that I'm getting back into exercise I might switch sooner. Just depends on my loses.

Hey Katie how are you getting on. I'll be glad to see Fran back with us. I'm all set to get back on track tomorrow. Hubby is on nights for the next 3 nights so there wont be any temptation. And I can easily go to bed early while I try to get back into ketosis.

Well it was all going to plan but we've just been swimming and now ordered a Sunday roast. So I guess it's back to the original plan of restarting Monday. Which is probably a good thing as I always find the first few days easier if I'm at work.

Hope they get home ok. Sounds like they'll need another holiday to get over the trauma of this one. Fingers crossed it improved and they had a good time in the end.

Hey Chrissy. Hope you're doing ok. Sounds like you've had an eventful couple of days too. I've restarted today as well. 1.5ltrs drunk and just had my second shake.

Beat ya.

Hey Tina just caught up with your thread. How did you get on with your first WI?

Hey Katie just seen on another thread you've lost 5 of the 10lbs you gained. That's bloody good. When is your WI? I've just mentioned to hubby about getting back to 100% SS tomorrow and skipping the meal we had planned. And he's fine with that. So I'll be back on it tomorrow. Bring on the joys...

Hey how is everyone? I think I'm gonna skip tomorrows meal out and get back on SS. I'm starting to feel proper yuck.

Oh my goodness. What a pants holiday. So much for some r 'n' r. Well big hugs to her and her friend. Sounds like she might have to get that tooth pulled out if it keeps flaring up on her. It's the worst kind of pain. I've just got into bed after our anniversary meal. I've blatantly eaten too...

Keep going strong. I'm gonna be in your shoes by Wednesday hopefully as tomorrow is my last day of naughtiness.

Blimey that's gotta be tough going. Well I'm gonna call it a night. It's been a long day. Will catch up with you tomorrow. Keep glugging the water. xx

Yeah I know that feeling. My hubby does firearms-diplomatic protection. He's always off on time but quite often works his rest days. For the last 4 yrs I've been a beat/safer neighbourhood officer so I'm rarely off late or called in on my days off. Start a new job on Monday as a schools...

Ah so you prob have a good idea what it's like. Its not as exciting as those cop shows that's for sure.

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I'm the same, can't have fake mails cos of my job. And when I'm at work I'm not allowed to wear nail polish, so I only put it on for nice occasions. But I might start doing it more regularly as it definitely boosts my moral/confidence. Loving the colours. I'm lolling at new shoes online. Not...

Ps. I'm already in bed. Trying to gulp down a third pint before I go to sleep. It's sad being in bed before 8pm on a Friday night.

Oooo I'm jealous. I like the purple and blue colours. I think I might have to copy you and buy some new polishes. It's been a while since I treated myself. Are Nails inc supposed to be good? I normally stick to rimmel.

I think you're doing the right thing Chrissy by eating before drinking. Otherwise it could get very messy.

Ooo I wan some new nail polishes. Might use that as a treat to myself when I lose another 7lbs. Hope you have a good evening Katie and stay strong. It's amazing how much Fran has helped me too. Roll on Tuesday that's what I say.

Hey Chrissy & Tina how are you both getting on?

Hope you've caught up on your sleep. Glad you had a good time and fingers crossed the scales aren't too mean. x

Ditto. Get yourself better hun. <big hugs>

Belly is feeling better today still a bit dodge but bearable. Im also glugging the water in the hope it minimises the damage.

How you feeling today Katie?

Katie I so wish I was in your shoes right now. Just got home from having Mexican. Didn't have a starter or dessert and no alcohol. Picked chicken taco's but no cheese. And my belly is still feeling dodgy. I think it's cos they were quite greasy. So gonna guzzle water tomorrow. And prob go for...

Hey Lea hope everything is ok. Not like you to post so infrequently and it seems like you've been going through a rough patch. We're here for you. xx

Ooo good info. I just assumed I'd lose more. But I'll keep a close eye on it. I can't see me doing too much on day 1. I'll ease myself in gently.

Stay strong. You'll do it. I've had my 2 shakes of the day and 2 pints of water but soon off to dinner with the girls. We're going for a Mexican but I'm gonna try and pick the healthiest option possible. As with the meal I have with my dad tomorrow and my wedding anniversary meal Saturday I...

Have an awesome time Fran. I'm so jealous!! In off plan now til Monday so we'll both be back on track for definite come Tuesday. But don't think about that now. Just enjoy every bit of your holiday. And Katie even tho I'm off plan I'm here for support if you need it. xx

Tina I had the same issue when I bought cheapie ones off slim&save that I didn't like. I found gulping them down quick and then having a pint of water helped. And I'd have them at the beginning of the day so it didnt encourage me to cheat more. Good luck tho, you're doing well. And come on...

Well good luck hun. I'll be back on track with you from Monday. Got a few meals planned for the next few nights.

Lost another pound but unlikely to reach my target. Will aim for a loss of 13lbs to reach 9st by end of September. 1. p220157 - 12lbs (8 down, 4lbs to go) 2. Yolande - Lose 21lbs 3. Littlemumma - Lose 16 lbs. (4 down, 12lbs 2go) 4. Shazzy_shaz - lose 16lbs 5. ChrissyRiley - Lose 20lbs...

Katie when's your WI? And how you getting on?

Hey Fran hope it's all going well. Not long till your hols and then as of Tuesday you and me are on a mission!!

Morning Lea hope you're having a better day today. Xx

Oh my goodness hope your doing ok Holly. Youve done amazing well to maintain going through all that. I don't know how I'd ever cope. x

I fell off the wagon today. Got fed up with all my 100% effort and only lost a lb. so we ended up at a carvery today. The guilt has already set in but I'll get back on track tomorrow. Just means I'll prob now see a bloody gain this week. Grrrr

Definitely! I like going on those kind of trips. It's persuading hubby tho that's the tricky bit. He's not a great fan of walking. But having Oscar the dog is always a good persuasion to get him out.

SW London. Sounds like a good excuse for a break away. With exercise included.

It'll all be water weight Katie. 3 days 100%ing and it'll all go. Loving the pics, my dog would absolutely love that kind of walk. Plus I would too. The only bugger is I guess i'll have to wait till Harry is old enough to walk it. I'm guessing it's not very pushchair friendly.

Hey Chrissy good news on the 4lbs off. I've just been for a carvery and no doubt ruined all my good work. But hey ho back on the wagon tomorrow.

Hey Katie & Fran how are you both getting on? Hope your tooth is feeling a bit better now Fran. Have you started packing yet?

Hey Chrissy how are you getting on?

Hey hun, hope you're ok. I've been working all weekend. But somehow stayed 100%. Although I've not managed much water so bit worried about what the scales will say. Hope you have a good week. X

Oh Lea I hope you really are feeling better and in that bath soaking right this minute. There's no rush to the 12s remember its a marathon not a race ;-) and at the end of the day your health and family should always come first including your mental health. I think ppl think mental health is a...

You never know? With your dodgy tooth and not letting much pass your mouth you might get lucky? PMA just think slim, I doubt you'll be far off. If we both get 4lbs off this week we won't have missed our targets by much.

OMG that's not good. When they gonna get you in for that? Will it be before you go?

Fran hopefully I've got it right this time? 1. p220157 - 12lbs (7 down, 5lbs to go) 2. Yolande - Lose 21lbs 3. Littlemumma - Lose 16 lbs. (4 down, 12lbs 2go) 4. Shazzy_shaz - lose 16lbs 5. ChrissyRiley - Lose 20lbs (-11lbs, 9lbs to go) BUT I HAVE A NIGHT OUT ON THE 31ST SO GOTTA BE AN...

OMG it's all go for you once you're back from your hols.

How's the tooth today hun? It best be all better for you by the time you go on your hols. How long will you be gone for? How will we cope without you?? I'm looking forward to hearing how Katie got on. It's the sort of thing I wouldn't mind doing.

Good luck. When is you WI this week? Have you got a mini goal in mind?

Water retention maybe? Are you drinking enough?

Water retention? Are you drinking enough?

Oh dear that's not good. Hopefully it'll pass by the time you go away. Hope you have a good time. I want to get into all that out doorsy stuff. Let us know how you get on.

Katie how are you getting on?

Hey Fran hope you're feeling better today and made up with the fella.

Ditto on Christy's comments. Hope everything is ok with your nan and that the nit problem is all sorted. I guess every parent goes through that at some point. I might keep Harry's hair short when he starts school. Dunno if that will help?

Ah he sounds like my hubby. Have a good afternoon with him. Don't do too many chores.

Hope the dentist fix your tooth Fran and you start to feel better. xx

Hey hun, not sure when you're back from your hols. But hope you had a wicked time. xx

Hey you two. Hope you're both ok and still sticking to plan. x

Me too. Glad it's all going well. How did your cat get on?

Hey Chrissy hope you're doing ok today hun and still staying strong.

Lea? Where are you? Ive got some news. I smashed my mini goal a week early. So does that mean you'll honour our bet? Hope you're ok. x

Fran I'm on the laptop so I've updated yours too. 1. p220157 - 12lbs (7 down, 5lbs to go) 2. Yolande - Lose 21lbs 3. Littlemumma - Lose 16 lbs. (4 down, 12lbs 2go) 4. Shazzy_shaz - lose 16lbs 5. ChrissyRiley - Lose 20lbs (-8lbs, 12lbs to go) 6. Trisha83 - Lose 14lbs. 7. Keighleyjo - 20lbs...

But I need to be the darker pink right?

Ah noted. I shall do it in the morning then. Just off out for a swim or should I say jacuzzi session. :-)

Sorry I'm a bit confused both those pics are side by side. My one looked like yours with the black background. So does that mean I'm in ketosis and it's all good? Or should I drink more?

Yeah we stick by the routine too. I wonder whether it's cos we've been trying the egg recently he's not eaten as much and has woken up hungry? But ive just given him a massive meal and he ate the while lot plus a yoghurt. So here's hoping. Change of subject. My ketostix arrive today and just...

God that's good. He goes down at 7.30 and recently has started waking at 4am but normally he'd sleep through to 5.30am at least. Wish I could get him to 8am though. That would be awesome. Any top tips?

Not surprised you're not hungry with that going on. I'm good trying delay my last shake for as long as I can manage. But I'm starting to feel hungry so I may go for it in 30mins or so. I feel totally shattered today. Hopefully Harry will let me have a lie in tomorrow before WI.

Omg toothache is the worst. I'd go through labour again rather than tooth pain. I'm 1.5ltrs down and 2 shakes. So must drink more. Work is nearly over for me until Notting hill carnival on Sunday joy of joys. How's the tooth pain now. Hope the ibuprofen has kicked in.

Glad to hear you're back on track. Hope the water is going down ok.

Hey hun, I've just caught up. Been manic at work. Come October will you have a definite answer as to what's happening with your daughter. Really hope everything goes your way hun.

I just got an eBay msg that my ketostix have been dispatched so I can start to see what's what with the whole ketosis thing now.

Is this video on Facebook? I'm not on Facebook, might have to try and persuade you to post it on here if you can? I'm intrigued......what does it show?

Ha ha. Ooooo the excitement of it!!!

I'm sure you'll get used to it. Plus I bet the kids love it.

Demonp - CONGRATULATIONS! I did the same when I got there. Then did a 'Lea' and thought now I wanna be in the 9s. So enjoy that milestone better than I did. Think you deserve a non-foodie treat!

Awesome news about Katie. You two are really spurring eachother on. As for the telly was it a case of 'eyes bigger than your belly' but in a different sense? I know hubby would love it but our lounge isn't big enough. I guess you have to sit quite far away from it.

We're rooting for you. Maybe plan your day/shakes/water etc for tomorrow. So you have it all In your head when your gonna do each thing? I've found my post-it notes have helped. And I don't take my cards out with me anymore unless I know I definitely need to buy something else.

Chrissy!! What are we gonna do with you?!? How we gonna get you back in the zone. I think you should go and sit on the naughty step for a while. ? Chin up. Fresh start tomorrow. We want 100% Chrissy back.

Oh no!! Is it hurting your eyes cos they've given you the wrong glasses? Can you turn the 3D off and just watch stuff in HD?

Hey Lea how's you're day going? I've just had my third shake. Been super good again. Got hubby to drop the remaining half of the carrot cake round to our neighbours before I got home so I won't get tempted to eat it. Plus our neighbours are well chuffed now. Win win. Can't remember what day...

Oh no, not good. Well fingers are crossed for later. x

Chrissy 3lbs is still really good so don't be too down and like everyone has already said you blatantly lose a big number next week. Keep glugging that water. Xx

6lbs!!!! That's bl00dy marvellous!! I've just got home from work and so far had 2 litres of water and a strawberry shake this morning and a choc shake about 2pm. Will have my third choc shake soon. Congrats on the 6lbs tho. That's so awesome. Has Katie got any news yet?