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I guess that's just life isn't it sometimes more important things get in the way but even if you have put a little back on you're still lighter than you were and you've lost it before so you know you can do it again. I'll be having a roast dinner today too but first I have a bacon and mushroom...

Just to start with welcome back, hello to our new friends and congratulations on the WI results this week! Christie it's been over six a half years, we are starting to look in to buying a place again but we'll just have to see if we can do it based on his salary with my job being a fixed term...

I totally get what you mean about the mind-set, if it's not there no matter how much you want to lose weight you just won't so I am certain you can do it this time. I am really pleased you no longer have to go to that old work place, you know how utterly awful my old job was and I am happy to...

I often work from home too and I love it, I find it much easier to eat better when I am at home as the temptation isn't there

So pleased you had a good day with all the stress leading up to it :) Things are ok, the last two years have been a rollercoaster work wise but it's settled now, sadly the job I have isn't permanent but I've got 9 more months on the contract and I am hopeful it will last. I am just glad to have...

Haha I know, it was such a shock because I feel like I have put loads on!! Being brought up to feel bad about not emptying my plate and food waste etc just meant I ate too much and kept going even when I was full, even if it made me feel sick. It took me a good year and a half but now I know my...

Hello everyone Thought I would pop in and see how you're all doing!!! Hope everyone is ok I haven't been following SW because I just wasn't feeling it so I needed some time away. Luckily in the best part of 6 months I have only gained 2lbs so I must have taken some good habits lol Finally my...

Hi, don't feel too bad, you have still lost lots and really well. Now you're ready to take control again so I am sure you'll get back in to the 15's and 14's too before you know it x Congrats on the race for life Sam and brilliant time, I know for sure I could not manage to run all the way so...

Hiya Kantastik, how are you finding SW so far? Hope it's working for you x Hi Vicky, do you go to a group? It doesn't matter how much you have to lose, what matters is that you are doing something about it now and we will be here to help you all the way And welcome Vicky, good luck with your...

Don't feel guilty MrsB2B, your will power is probably struggling because of the heat and you doing so much exercise you body is probably begging for a day off to rest and recover Thank you Fran, I am going to go slow but sure this time. I decided against re joining a group and I feel much...

Congratulations on the 1.5lbs loss vickyluby, it's a good loss but I understand about being annoyed, I was 1/2lb off my stone for about 3 weeks as I would STS, had a small gain and back to being so close but next week you can do that and some more. I like the sun being out but it's a bit too...

You can do it Sammy just a few short weeks to go :p I have spent today doing course work and it's making me broody as the section i was just doing was about 6 month old babies and they're so lovely at that age (when they're not crying lol!) How old is your Jack now Sammy? I think the age gap...

I wouldn't worry Tata because frozen veg often has just as many if not more nutrients than fresh so you will be ok Congratulations on the loss Mrs2b Glad you had a good time Sammy and you know where the gain came from so you are right not to worry & the priority is you and the baby so...

Yay Jo, nice to see you back and what a great loss so far From what I know of both plans i think WW is easier than SW when time is short so I know you will get there Great news about your Dad too, hope you and all the family have a better time of things to come x

I have read most of those and you have good taste. How to be a woman was just so funny and i read all 3 hunger games books over a weekend as i just couldn't put them down

Some are better than others but it depends on your personal taste. The best thing would be to have a good look at the Kindle section of the amazon website and see what you think, it will also show you the available kindles so you can see what would be best for your needs. In the forum section...

That's what mine is now and I love it, so pleased I grew it out and its saved me a fortune in going to the hair dresser lol Like the idiot I am I forgot it was Sunday, my fridge is empty and the shops would be closed by time I could get to one so looks like beans on toast for tea, might push...

And with that you will do it :) It's ever so easy to stick to as this isn't a diet in the typical way as you don't have to deprive yourself of anything and the superfree and free foods lists are so long you can make so many healthy meals as long as you plan your food and have support around you...

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Well played Sam, hope you managed to stay dry last night without them noticing again and that you're still having a fun time :) Also that trip home sounds awful without the hangovers (I get travel sick :() so I really hope you have a safe and vomit free journey lol Welcome Lisa, 11 is a great...

That was the first one I read and I really enjoyed it, I am sure you will like it too :) I also echo what awesome cupcake says you can change font etc for Kindles to make them easier to use. My 70 something year old mother in law has one and she loves it because she had been struggling with the...

I have, they are in the same style as Jodi Picoult if I am thinking about the same person and I enjoyed that couple i read

CH that is a lovely style to go for, before and after pics?!? Hope you enjoy it. If it makes you feel any better Camz I have successfully managed to get back to my start weight so am starting from scratch again, very annoying but I needed the time away. Your new job will be wonderful motivation...

There is one about her mum call something like the lady of the rivers that date wise would come first but it won't matter if you haven't read it first it's just interesting seeing the different people through all the books....The Red Queen and then The Kingmakers Daughter are the next ones and...

Hi Vicky and welcome to the 20somethings :) I am also 28. Sounds like you have done a great job so far and its lovely your bf has been supportive because that really does make all the difference Isn't the weather lovely, though its been a bit muggy for my liking but this evening the air smells...

That's a shame but never mind. I can never keep up with diaries (my own or others) so I like it here as you get a bit of everything then. You will also lose some inches from the shred I am certain. Sammy you look lovely in those piccies :) It really is going to be so soon so enjoy the build up...

I also really like the historical books by Philipa Gregory, I loved the Tudor period when I was little and it has stayed with me so I really enjoyed her Tudor novels and she has also done a series about the wars of the roses era and they were good and have recently been made in to a TV series on...

To be honest I really enjoyed all of them so it's hard to pick and it's been a couple of years since I read them, I think I remember one called House Rules being enjoyable to me and the most recent one I read was called Sing you home, I like them as you never quite know how they will end. My...

Also getting my kindle has been one of the best investments I have ever made, I love it and use it all the time. I resisted getting one for ages because I always thought it'd not be the same as reading a 'real' book and I'd miss being able to see that I was getting towards the end but it's...

I love her books, I think I have read them all now :)

You are in for a real treat then :) Good about your cycle change, mine are regular within a day or so but are a pain as they last ages so I lose 2 weekends a month making planning holidays etc a nightmare because they're never quite exact but being on on your wedding day would be pretty rubbish...

Haha I know exactly what you mean but you will really notice the difference and I can't want to get the first stone out of the way (again!) but it's easy in this weather as I just don't get hungry and find myself getting full quicker The PT and all the exercise will really change your body so I...

That sounds like quite a good idea then esp as you two love so far apart, I have to say I am like CH in that I hate having my photo taken but sometimes it's worth just smiling and not thinking about it to have those shots to keep for your memories and as a nice thing to look back on especially...

Definitely makes sense for you to stick it out then CH :) I couldn't believe when I saw it was nearly £10 an hour though as that's really good. Enjoy your hair cut and colour, my hair is in desperate need of a cut but I can't warrant it right now but I do love having my hair done and find it so...

Same for me, nice to have the company :) My old work place just had two temperature settings cold or freezing so I was still having to wear my winter clothes and now its lovely to be in summer clothes. Shame about your foot but hope it heals well but indeed enjoy getting to sit down tomorrow...

Well don't worry CH I am sure you will be sick of my posts before long haha I am having a day out at the seaside today because I haven't had a day off job searching, cleaning, cooking etc since I lost my job so am hoping to have some fun. I am sure an hour on 2p machines means I can have some...

I can not believe how quiet is has got on here....I remember the days of having to read through 3 pages from morning to night to catch up lol Hope everyone had a good day

I find the same, if I think about it too much then I go off track but if I just concentrate on eating well it happens Still the wedding and being able to leave the job you hate are great things to look forward to and I wish i had your dedication to exercise but i find it hard with the extra...

Where is your OH Tata? I am sure he will notice all the work you're putting in esp with polefit, you get a real good workout doing that and you need so very good core strength too so you are going in the right direction. Thanks hun, I really do feel so much better it's worth being skint lol I...

Thank you for the welcome back ladies :) I don't really have news as such but I needed some space from everything as I had so much going on that it was all getting a bit much. Since I was last around there have been birthdays, weddings and funerals, I was also made redundant from the job I...

p.s Fran you look amazing in your new profile pic!

Hey ladies, I am back if you'll have me?!? I really needed those few weeks away and now I feel so much better, lots has been going on both good and bad but tomorrow I start again and then from next week onwards I will have my WI on a Thursday morning. I think I am going to be back to my...

Hi Ladies, Just thought I'd pop in and say hello and good bye at the same time. I have so much going on right now that I just don't have the time to get on here regularly at the moment so won't be around for a little while but hopefully you'll all have me back in the future and by then I am...

I have to agree with you on this for our water, we have a meter but we're paying so much less since I cancelled our DD and just paying when we get a bill (it averages about £20 to £25 max a month) and I would much rather we earn interest on the money than them :) x

Haha hun sounds like you're on a train with me, that ALWAYS happens!! I don't think I ever have a succesful train journey but I enjoy train travel so much more than driving so I will keep on trying. Have a great weekend x

If you see this Jo just wanted to say hello and hope all is going well for you x

I get bacon from there too and its great value along with being tasty, found it doesn't shrink too much like some cheap ones. I was always put off Farmfoods because it wasn't the sort of place i normally shop but am so glad i went in as once you get past the temptation there really is a lot of...

Lovely to see you back sweets and good to see the lovely Zach, pleased to hear he is doing as well as can be expected. We all understand that he is your priority so losing won't be a priority but we will give you any support you need. How many weeks is he now? x Oh Fran am so pleased you have...

So pleased for you Living on my own for three years was the best three years of my life lol!! Enjoy it and make the most of it whilst Nate is still so young

Yay Fran!!!

Lol I think we all agree kids are great and mostly adorable but can be totally gross x

150, 000 Douwe Egberts rich toffee aroma of Smooth Caramel flavoured coffee F/B - MoneySavingExpert.com Forums Came across this on money saving expert...it's a link for free Dowe Egberts coffee...I haven't read the whole thread as I am not a coffee drinker but I remember recently that some of...

Just popping in to say good luck for tomorrow, am excited for you x

Haha snot and poo I am ok with so between us then we're ok with everything :p I can't wait to change careers x

Camz hun that's gross, hilarious but gross!! Am about to start a child case course and sick is one thing I can't stomach so need to find a coming mechanism x

Of course I don't mind and I don't want anything for postage as it won't be much, honestly I know I won't use it again so you are welcome to it x

I have 30ds and it really works but I hurt my lower back last year so can't do any of the floor exercise anymore because it still hasn't got fully better so I don't dare do it again. Its just gathering dust on my shelf so if want my copy and are comfortable to PM me your address and I will send...

I have Pilates weight loss work out for dummies and basic yoga workout for dummies DVDs, both were really cheap and are great so would recommend those to anyone tempted to try Pilates or Yoga So pleased you won't have to see the witches again but nice of them to treat you and hope you enjoy...

Well done Fran, am certain you will get your 6st by the end of the month

I feel exactly the same each morning but I keep thinking of the bigger picture and how I never have to see them out of work haha :D Hope today is a good one for you x

So pleased everything came back clear for you Muzza :D Have you thought about doing some kind of course CH? If I remember rightly you work part time so I bet you could do something for free and that might help keep your mind off work and help you when it comes to looking for something new...

Great news from the Dr and good luck for tomorrow

Oh your steak tea look so nice, what was it marinated in? (sorry if i missed it) Mother nature sucks esp when you're having one of the worst weeks with your work, your directors sounds so much like where i work, there are just the two of them and me in the office as most staff are in the...

Brilliant news Jodie, Sammy and Miss :) Congratulations to you all x

So pleased you managed to get the appointment at for tomorrow, good luck, we're all here if you need to rant. And so excited for you for Friday :)

Good morning everyone I am so so tired right now!! I need to get a job that doesn't start at 8am so I don't have to get up before 7! Good luck to those with WI today x

Am sure they will like it, i have seen a few people having it and they all rave about how nice it is I agree about use Drs, got yourself down there and good luck x

Exactly the same for me CH, so much easier to stick when you don't have someone there to temp you with the bad stuff

Thanks everyone, I appreciate your kindness It is quite a life changing thing to get so it will mean big changes for both of us so its just a case of finding what will work I think everyone needs an off plan day sometimes because that will be a normal part of your life in the long run but its...

You are both right but it's so hard as I am the one bearing the brunt of it and he goes from super grumpy, to tears to happy so it will just be a relief when it settles and I hope it does. I love The Help, great film :)

4 stone in 5 months is amazing x

Your burger sounds so good!!! Your Mum will learn her lesson come Wednesday on those scales but I bet she enjoyed that white bread, its so tasty but so bad x

I know that feeling, this time next month you will be there :) I am ok but quite stressed & that's not like me. OH has been quite ill since November, to me all the symptoms said Diabetes but the Dr tested for every thing but that until a couple of weeks ago and it seems he is now...

So jealous Fran, I want to move so badly so can only imagine how excited you must be :D Great to hear how good you feel Camz, keep it up and I am sure you will get your target x

November next year still beats mine lol :p If I ever get tempted to blow everything seeing that date keeps me going Glad you are feeling better today Fran Sadly I didn't get the bacon for breakfast because I went to the cinema but may have it for tea in front of Doctor Who (yes, officially I...

Rather than A&E try a walk in centre if they have one you can get to. I had to go to my local one last year and they were amazing and can hopefully get you sorted. I am not on my laptop but I think Danni explained the excel thing, i really like it but not so much the its going to be 20+...

Mmm melted cheese and deserts by delivery amazing! I love your food pics :D Very good job there isn't a delivery place like that near me because I don't know my will power would be strong enough. I downloaded the 5:2 book for my kindle and it really does sound great. I haven't really been...

That's good Fran, its really important to keep the fluids up, thanks to the IBS I have I am used to that kind of illness and suffer at least every other day so I know how little fun it is so feel better soon I wouldn't even be surprised if it wasn't a little stress related rather than food as...

Oh dear hope you're feeling better now, still if something doesn't agree with you better out than in and better that way than being sick If you're still struggling just try to keep your fluids up x

Hunny you did amazing today :D As everyone has said just count down the days and they will pass before you know it, it says everything about the company that no one stays and so many are leaving x

I don't think they link up hun but its probably worth sending SW an email or if you can call them just to check, having done group and online i would say save your money because the online only thing is rubbish and you don't get any support. Its only my opinion and my experience which doesn't...

Oh no!! Hope you are ok...

Forgot to say for those who haven't tried it you have to make the pulled pork from the latest mag, its amazing x

You can do 3.5 over two weeks, I am certain. Just follow the plan and it will do the hard work. Well done on resisting CH, much better than me, i had a Mr Whippy for my lunch even though I know I am out for a meal tonight x

Sorry to hear that CH,there isn't much you can do to help other than just be there to support him in anyway you can. Hope the next couple of weeks treat you well x x

Your day sounds like mine Fran, sort out the old stuff to get rid of to move It was meant to be nice today but its grey and a bit cold to no fun outings for me :(

Great to have you back Sammy :D x

Hey Jess, nice to hear from you. Sorry to hear you've had some complications but as long as you are ok that's all that matters and everything you've achieved so far has been amazing Am making pulled pork this bank holiday and can't wait to try it x

Glad you didn't mind, there are some very interesting articles online about it if you feel inclined to look Hope you enjoy the long weekend, am I right it thinking by the next one there is a good chance you will be in your new place?

Hey Fran, hope you don't mind me posting on your diary hun The issues you have this TOTM are what I have every month, gross isn't it and I hate it! but because mine are so heavy and it's mostly to do with the clots exactly as you described (won't repeat just incase) I went to my Dr's and they...

Your lunch is looking delish, its making me hungry Off to shop after work to buy my pork ready for weekend and can't wait x

I loved Egypt when I went so you will have an amazing time CH, its all coming around so fast x

My brother was being dead nice to me the whole time as he knew I really didn't want to be there and I got very well looked after even if I did end the night a little tipsy because no one else wanted the red wine on our table so I easily polished off two bottles haha!! I feel the same too, I...

You can do it Fran and you will lose weight when you move. I love that logic, if I have something to work towards like a holiday then that motivates me I think I learnt last week at the wedding no one will judge me for how I look and even if they do it won't be to my face and no where near how...

Brilliant news Camz!!!! When do you start?? Anyone is welcome here so don't be silly of course you can pop by whenever xx

hello everyone and well done on the losses so far this week

They also had the hoops and crosses in B&M if that helps and they had boxes of Alpen bars for under a pound though I didn't have chance to look at the flavors

That's amazing hun, I am sure you will be in those 14s before you know it Well first time on the scales for me for about 6 weeks and 4 on. With everything I have had on recently I am, not pleased as such but very happy with it. Am really struggling with period pains today but at least it...

Now I know where I recognised it from! The pulled pork in there looked amazing too and have promised OH I will try to make it for us over the bank holiday weekend x

Your mac and cheese looks amazing!!!! Was that from the very new mag? X

Quick on quick off hun so it will be gone before you know it It's a shame to hear how your boss reacted but I bet it made you even more certain about leaving. Do you have to work much notice? x

Brilliant news on the loss Fran :) As everyone has said losses can and will come off so please try not to be disheartened because you can do it That's good thinking Muzza, enjoy a few weeks without pay and see how you go. Do you feel good and comfortable in yourself now so you will be happy...

So pleased you had a good time and the weather held out for you hun x

Brilliant losses this week x

Hi Jodie, welcome aboard! Trust me a stone is a great loss hun so you should be proud of yourself. I'm another East Midlands girl like you x

Haha CH that made me laugh so much!! Brightened up my sneaky peak at my phone at work lol Hello every one else and welcome to our further new comers x

Haha Fran that's a great idea because its so hard to judge especially (i find) pasta. It looks like I've invited the world and his dog to join us when i make pasta! One thing I found really helpful is a set of measuring cups, i got mine from one of many £1 shops and its like a big ring with 4...

Haha Chunky, love free foods when you can do stuff like that!! Hello and welcome Lucy, great losses so far x

Blimey it's quiet on here, where has everyone gone?!? I thought I'd catch up whilst my tea is cooking so hello ladies :) So hungry right now that I am going to have to show real self control not to eat OH's too x

Thanks for sharing the Aldi offers x

That's not too bad Muzza as you can easily lose most of that in the following week if you get back on plan, but you already know that as you've lost loads so far! :) Hopefully things will improve for you soon too x

Great loss lass x

Just out of interest, on your feast days do you have to stick to a certain number of calories? This diet sounds excellent and I am so tempted to try it x

Great news about the 3 stone x

So strange to come across this as I have had almost the exact same thing happen at the start of this year. We were paying £30 (2 BED, 2 of us) which I always thought was high and the bill was over £100 in credit and they wanted to put our payments to £50 so I said no chance, cancelled the DD and...

Just seen this Poppy and this reminds me of my old Doctors, I weighed 12.5 stone and they told me I was fat and he was just rude, at this time I was quite seriously ill but it made me nervous of seeing them so I refused to go to the Doctors. A few years later I went to see the Nurse for a...

Wow brilliant losses and 9.5lbs is AMAZING!! What a difference small changes make :)

Wow Harley that is one heck of a change, what made you decide to go for it?

Aww Chunky I do hope you manage to sort things out, my OH is a bit useless and for the first year and a half when we lived together we argued an awful lot, mostly down to the fact he wouldn't lift a finger and expected me to do all the cooking/cleaning etc, really p1ssed me off but he had never...

Brilliant news Jo :) Knew you'd get it xx

Not sure on the syns but thought I'd share in case it's anyuse ...in Farmfoods they had a Linda McCartney BBQ pack (it looked like burger and sausage) for £1

Danni I had the exact same gain after a holiday last November and went straight back to basics the following week and lost it all so don't feel bad as it will come back off again and its worth the gain to enjoy your holiday x

Its great Jo, I only wish we had got it sooner. Thanks a lot for your advice at the time x

I love my new Halogen. Got it about two weeks ago and haven't used my 'proper' oven since I am still getting used to it so am still experimenting but its great You should have seen my OH face when he saw it self cleaning the first time lol x

Wow Lyrically you look amazing in your new dress!! I wouldn't believe you still had more to lose to target from that shot! Great news about your OH CH & well done for yesterdays losses And i hope all goes well for you Muzza x

I had to stop for similar issues CH because I seem to have developed some issues with my lower back so can't lie on a hard surface or stand for long periods anymore. Am off out and about in Derbyshire tomorrow so going to have to resist the urge to buy a Bakewell pudding in Bakewell and chips...

Congratulations on the loss and the food looks to nice!! Fingers crossed for you with the interview too, hope you get some good news from it x

Hun you'll feel it after the first time and the difference will be very quick. Make sure you take pictures of yourself whilst you're doing it so you can see the change x

Yes get that tape measure out! You will see a difference in your body and sometimes when you take up new exercise it won't show on the scales in a good way at first but for the long run its great to do x

30 day shred is to hard for me but if you can stick with it you will see some really good results. We seem to have a lot of teachers on here, just out of interest, do many of you have teaching assistants at your school? i have been looking in to qualifications because at 28 its about time I get...

Sunshine, you lucky lot I have black sky and the wind is so loud. i can't wait for some blue sky and sun. Am half way through a crazy double birthday weekend, eating the birthday cake and it tasting so good makes me see very easily where my danger zones are. Still I am enjoying the weekend and...

So good to have you back Jess and wow you look amazing. Really pleased for you x x

I had a growth on my cervix that would bleed almost constantly & i was in none stop pain. The op to get take it out wasn't very nice, i wasn't given any pain killer or anything to numb it so it was painful but it wasn't long so it was bearable and they basically scraped it out, I got the...

Hope you feel better soon hun That cake is amazing and its shaped like a pig and the icing tastes of Percy Pig sweets, its just hard trying to keep it hidden I know what you mean, I think maybe I think too much about it and need to get to the bottom on my issues and why I got to this size and...

I echo what the others have said, hope your week off is going well and you're ok xx

Hi everyone, Have been AWOL for a few days as have such a lot going on right now and need to get my head around everything, it's nothing bad just stressy!! Will fill you all in soon. I have tried to catch up as best I can and congratulations on the losses this week :) Lyrically, you'll look...

I can understand that Muzza as its not the best wording,well remember you have age on your side and let us know how you get on. It is embarrassing and awkward but just one of those many things us ladies have to do Fran yep they're idiots, its not like the Doc/nurse even cares what they look...

I have had a few smear tests along with many internal examinations and internal ultrasound because I was getting bleeding all the time for no reason and I was in the age group when you were offered them in your early 20s before they raised the age. Anyway it turned out I had a growth on my...

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's amazing, details now girl!!! I love Disney x

You are doing so well Fran Try to make some time for yourself if you can Jo as you need to keep yourself well as its much easier to catch something when you're run down I am so tired but glad this week is over. TOTM started today so I have had awful back ache, bloating and cramps all day but I...

Chilled. They're in microwaveable tubs. I get all excited to see and try them and then remember I no longer have a microwave so had to leave them. They look very nice and filling. Someone a few posts back put up a picture of them x

Same offer of two for £6 is on in Sainsburys too x

OMG amazing breakfast!!! Brilliant news on the STS too x

Me too,bring on the sunshine!!! So happy its Friday :D

Jenna honestly you will look fine as you are now in a bikini so you won't have to worry about that. Think of all you have already lost and on holiday no one will care so have fun. Where are you off to? X

So pleased you had a nice holiday Lyrically :) I can totally relate to how some of you have said you don't do things etc because of how you've changed. The wedding I am at soon will have one of my cousins there who I haven't seen for over 8 years and she is the person who I am least looking...

Wow some great losses this week and so many positive things from this Congratulations everyone x

Best News All Day!!! How much are they? x

Thanks for checking Danni and have a great holiday x

Forgot to say for those of us who don't go to group new mag is in the shops today x

I will have a read of that link later ch and download that app Scarlett it's not silly at all, i think it's pretty normal to be honest. All of my friends are now married and trying to get/are pregnant or have babies and sometimes it's hard. I have never been bothered about getting married so...

I have just had a look on MFP online rather than my phone app and not it seems to make more sense but it does seem quite american but the calories seem to match the packets of what I had so I might use that along with SW for a couple of weeks, I know it defeats the object of SW but I need to get...

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I didn't notice your diary, I shall subscribe :) You definately have more important things to think about now and you will probably lose anyway x Have just got myself the my fitness pal app and I think it's the most confusing app ever lol

I am sorry to hear that Jo and I hope he has a speedy and succesful recovery. It puts my worry of never losing weight in to perspective when you see and hear stuff like that and makes me realise I should enjoy life rather than worry about how I look x

It's out in the shops tomorrow (4th)

Hi Jo, you've been quiet the last few days, is all well for you? Hope you had a nice Easter and some time off work x

Ohhh loving the food pics Jo and you look great in your new pics xx

Wow in which case that does sound very low. With how little activity I have when I am at work I probably only need 1000 a day lol. I really hope you get some good luck with it, I have to say I am tempted as during the day at work I hardly eat anything thanks to their no food at desks policy and...

I think it's because to lose weight the theory is you need to burn more calories than you consume. So pleased half the week is already over and it's still light at almost 8 O'Clock :)

Congratulations Fran :)

Do they do any other flavours that are free?

Hi Jenna and welcome back, I am sure you still look fine but we will all help you where we can x Also Danni well done on the STS if you were off plan quite a bit as maintaining is better than a gain x

Over two weeks of being totally off plan that's not too bad but mostly good for you for going to group to be weighed and getting yourself right back on it :) Is there anything in particular you're struggling with Tata or is it just a bit of everything?

Just be careful Kazbryn as some have syns, I think you can tell by the packet x

Haven't had chance to catch up properly but Happy Birthday to us, this 20 somethings thread is 1 today!! You have to go to WI because its almost never as bad as you imagine and I found when I expected it to be really bad I actually had a small loss most times so good luck x

Good luck for tomorrow CH, I am sure you will be a success with your new plan, sometimes you just need to shake things up to see results Am very proud of myself for today as am below my syns ( I think!) as the only syns I had were for a small (cream egg size) lint lindor egg, it was amazing but...

Congratulations on the losses this week everyone :D Every pound off is that step closer to target and longer healthier lives for all of us x

Well done ladies for resisting or keeping control, you're doing brilliantly and should be proud of yourselves. Fran I am so pleased the issues with your Grandad have been resolved. I think when you buy a smoke alarm a carbon monoxide alarm should come in the same pack because its a silent...

Oh no CH that's rubbish but like you say at least it's only 4 hours and hopefully you will get double time with it being a bank holiday :)

Hi everyone!!! Its the bank holiday at last!!! So of course when I don't have to get up for work I wake up at my normal time and can't get back to sleep For those of up lucky enough to be off, I hope we all manage to have some fun. I don't have any plans but 4 days away from my manager is a...

Lol that made me laugh! Still take a compliment where you can and enjoy the extra time off My skin really suffers in this weather too and gets dry and I have found a No.7 night cream does wonders for when I wake up and the day cream does me for the day. I always try to take my make up off...

Good night chunkymiss When I did shift work I worked every weekend and never had a bank holiday off (other than xmas as I put my foot down lol!) so I know how you feel because its strange isn't it but enjoy it

I did it, I ordered one and it should arrive before Easter so excited :) I can't wait and thank you so much Jo for helping me see how much you can do with it and how easy it will be x

Hi Jo :D CH you can only do what's best for you but we will still all be here to support you whichever plan you decide to follow, sometimes I guess its getting started and seeing regular losses that is the hardest part. Hoping your shift is going ok and ends soon, do you have the long weekend...

I have heard of something similar to 5.2 diet, but it was something like 6 days super good and 1 day off. SW is very healthy and does work but its hard sometimes to stick to and it can take over your life and food becomes a bit of an obsession, like last week I ate a whole pack of turkey in one...

I also struggle with sweetener for the same reason, I always seem to use what looks like too much but then find I need more x

Are there any freebies with it this time?

Congratulations to the other losers today x

Do you drive Camz? It is cold but all the health benefits you will get from going is worth it and as you will be in a group you will be safe especially if you park where everyone else does

Happy Birthday Muzza!! Enjoy your day and I am sure on your birthday all food becomes free :p

Thanks hun, it's a massive roast dinner, it'll be within my syns and there will be lots of superfree but I will be having a massive portion because I know how tasty it'll be. I am the same with take aways so it's better they're just off limits until I get to target and then I can reintroduce...

Congratulations on the losses and I am sure for those that didn't see the results on the scales last week they hope for you'll get a loss this week. Welcome Princesssparkle and thanks for the cake recipe Louise :) This week I lost 1.5lbs :) I am so pleased with that as I do struggle so any...

Decided to WI a day early this week as I am having a large tea tonight....so this week I have lost 1.5lbs!

Yes avoid them if you can. I know some are low syn but I find that sometimes the temptation to have what you fancy is higher than the need to stick to your syns. You are doing everso well so far so keep up the good work. I find SW is so simple, and it's so good for you too, so I know you can...

Sar I had a new kitchen at the start of the year and failed miserably as we pretty much just ate take aways and toast because it was all we could do as the only thing we had was kettle and toaster! We didn't even have fridge I am sure you will do better than I did, if you have a microwave that...

Good morning everyone I have today off so am still in bed but awake as OH woke me up so there goes my lie in :( We still seem to be surrounded by snow but the sun seems to be attempting to come out so I will be keeping my fingers crossed that it will start to melt Hope you all have good days...

What happened Tata? Hopefully it was just a few too many syns and nothing too serious Are you engaged at the moment? Weddings are expensive (the one I am a guest at soon is costing £65 per person!!) but I am sure you will be able to find a way to do it within your budget or I guess you could...

Thanks Jo :) I was looking on Amazon and think I have found one I like and its seems to come with lots of accessories for £30 too. The only thing that confused me was the extender ring but I am sure it will become clear when it arrives and I can't wait to order it and start to use it x

Love that Muzza, we almost match as my socks today are my xmas Mickey and Minnie slipper socks x

If you don't mind me asking what brand/make is it? There are so many choices its hard to know which is best x

That hot chocolate looks divine and I love that sigh Glad you are having fun Muzza, your birthday is only one day a year so have your fun and as long you get back on plan afterwards you'll be fine Congratulations on your wedding anniversary Dani Well its still thick snow here and for the...

Wow Lyrically that sounds amazing! So pleased you are having a good time x

To be honest hun I think that's my best option and if they don't understand then its their issue not mine. The sneaky way I am looking at it is if I make it in this weather then is shows dedication on my part because I really want this job

Oh dear, it sounds like some of you had pretty bad days. Like you said Harley it was just an it'll do car so I am sure the car you really want will come up soon but i would feel the same as you do now That's kind of rubbish for you Fran and I can imagine the atmosphere can be strained at times...

Good choice x

Yeah Fran I would love that :) OH is just watching some football show on BBC so I am making up bacon, eggs and mushrooms, might not be a third SF but the smell of that bacon is amazing How's the weather down your end Fran, it looks like there have been lots of floods so hoping you guys are ok

You're welcome, the best price I have seen is on Zavvi where it's £16.95 for two blu rays, here is a link if it helps: Blu-ray | Zavvi.com

I did that...I went from Video to DVD to Blu Ray now 3D Bly Ray where it's available!! Expensive but it's something I am really pleased I have done If your parents are upgrading now I think there is a buy one get one free on so it's a good time to buy and make sure they collect they disney...

Cheesecake mmm lovely!! Disney is great and Toy Story is a nice film Hoping you pj day goes well x

This is a very interesting thread. My issues, like many of yours, come from being brought up in a family with a very very tight budget and being forced to eat everything on my plate, as soon as I was working and had left home knowing I could go to the supermarket to buy anything I wanted and it...

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Ohhh just seen this, I have been really tempted to get a Halogen oven for some time so seeing these positive comments is brilliant, do any of you who have one find them easy to use? I really want one as it sounds like you can cook stuff in much shorter times than a regular over and as we have an...

Haha good choice but I am 28 and I don't own many DVD/Blu rays but about half are Disney!!! Have you seen any of them in 3D? They're pretty good, even better in my opinion on a home 3D telly that at the cinema They're lovely gifts Fran, I am sure he'll like them My plans went out the window...

Morning The snow is back with a vengeance today in Derbys, it looks like its several inches thick and is still coming down and it looks like a blizzard out there Safe to say I will not be going out in it so I think I will be having a movie day, might try to get OH to let me watch some Disney...

Good night ladies, I am going to shiver myself to sleep now lol In case I don't get the chance to say it HaPpY BiRtHdAy Muzza and of course Fran I hope you have fun with Nate and his birthday too Sleep well everyone x x

Skinny You are so lucky, it slowed down during the day and mostly went but its been really heavy most of the evening so I will be staying in all day tomorrow but its also really really cold. Am just getting ready for bed and under two duvets with a quilted blanket and winter pjs and socks its...

Glad that most of you guys haven't had snow, it's not been a nice day at all but its the WEEKEND!!!! Welcome Clare :) I am rubbish at remembering real names but sounds like you have struggled with your weight a long time but we are a friendly bunch so you will fit in here x

I missed such a lot yesterday!! But today has not started well, there is thick snow everywhere! I hate driving in snow x

There isn't anything I can say to make it feel better Camz because I am just as bad. I really want to lose weight and get my life back but I just can't break the bad habits and don't know how but keep trying and eventually you will get there Ladies I have just realised its the first day of...

Even if you have gained it doesn't matter as you knew to expect it and you are back on track now and have lots of nice stuff planned so you can get it off x

I feel like this too but try not to beat yourself up about it because you are here now and you are trying to do something about it. I just think how good it will feel not to be lugging around the equivalent of another adult and how much better I will feel in myself especially with less pressure...

That's a shame CH but I quickly decided to stop paying for online membership when I tried that rather than group and didn't find it very good value so i totally understand you having to choose the best ways to spend your money. I definitely think order the books now whilst you can, the food...

Thanks Muzza :) Yes it's a very nice feeling as I thought I'd need to go up a size rather than down with that fabric so I finally feel like I have achieved something Bet you felt so good knowing that you can buy those and now you can pretty much go in to any shop and buy anything you want and...

Wow Fran, brilliant!!! I think that's a pretty good bargain and worth the gain :)

I can't seem to get a good picture of it but this is the pattern and I am going to wear it with a small white cardigan that ties just below my bust fooling people in to thinking I am thinner lol Right off to make a bacon and mushrooms sarnie

Hahaha that made me laugh so much!!! I have found a different dress today and need to take it back for a smaller size which is great as it's a silky material so didn't think it would fit anyway. I remembered to get on the scales this morning, and 1.5 on, very annoying but no shock, I think...

Oh and Fran, glad the docs got to the bottom of Nates poorly eyes Right night girls, best get some sleep because my 6am alarm will be going off before I know it.

Thanks ladies, I thought it would be ok so showed OH and he was like you can't wear black to a wedding. I'm on the app on my phone so can't post a pic but I saw it on the Asda website and its only about £18 or £20ish and as I will only wear it once I don't want to spent too much. I don't want...

Hello and welcome to our newbies :) Maybe you ladies are right, one official WI and one half way through the week, I need to find something as I do fine for a couple of days then blow it all and then back round and round in circles... I have been looking for something to wear to a wedding in a...

Congratulations on the loss Muzza, anything off is a bonus :) I was meant to WI today but forgot so will do it tomorrow...I think now I am doing this from home I might do two WI a week because going from one Tuesday to the next feels like ages so I might do Tuesday and Saturday to keep me...

Good luck for WI Muzza! So cold today and its making me hungry but I am sticking with my lunch of lean turkey salad with lots of beetroot because I want my stone back! I really need to get a new cool bag for my lunches though as I had to throw mine away and the fridge at work is rank so i have...

So jealous Lyrically I wish I was going to be there, you'll have so much fun! I love going on holiday and can't wait for my next trip away whenever it might be

Yes seeing the money build up will be great, I don't have much in there yet but I want to see it fill up and the only way that will happen is by me trying to eat well. My pork roast was so nice, i had it with roasties, broccoli, carrot, sprouts, red cabbage and cauliflower with my syns being...

CH I am jealous you got to go to a Sealife! I love that kind of place, theBirmingham one is my favorite. I went to Newquay last year and they let you feed the Meercats and Penguins and that was the best lol I am sorry you get that hassle from your family though, at least you don't feel the same...

At least you had a nice day CH, I would love a trip to the seaside but the closest to me is Skegness and that's a 3 hour drive each way! Plus I'd end up having fish and chips :D I do love being by the coast and I love 2p machines lol How was Blackpool? I've often thought about going there but I...

I did have fun but I am sure this week it will have an impact and I know today I will go over too by about 5 as had already planned it. still its not every week and I'll be jumping back on the wagon and having lots of speed foods so its going to come off even if its in two wi because I want my...

But I did make a discovery today, Special K Chewy Delight Dark Chocolate bars are amazing! It was lovely and you can get them for 89p for a box in Farmfoods so a bargain too

I have noticed that lots of hotels etc often do really good package deals on weddings but I guess you can have it as cheap or as expensive as you like. One of my difficulties is OH would want a church (predictive text change that to ***** lol!!) but I don't share his religious views so really...

Where is this at hun? x

One of the reasons I don't want to get married is the cost, I have been saving for a house deposit because it's so expensive to do both and my family couldn't help me financially so CH these next few months will be hard but it will be worth it and you will have a lovely day and sounds like you...

That's a nice way to end the day Camz I am really jealous of all of you guys work places, i miss working somewhere clean where I can eat at my desk and that has heating because wearing lots of layers is not fun On a positive note I have a half day tomorrow so that means the weekend is coming...

Well done on the losses everyone x

I echo those sentiments, fingers crossed for you Fran. I hope you get the good news soon. Money is tight for me too now which is partially why I decided to stop going to group along with finding it more and more annoying and didn't think the C was interested but I have found that as I was going...

Sorry everyone else i haven't read any posts since mine this morning but just saw this and couldn't ignore it, Good Luck Fran. Keeping everything crossed for you x x

Yes Camz, its the best feeling! I want light mornings and light evening always lol Good luck with you long day Tata and I am jealous you get to eat at your desk, they have a no food at your desk policy at my place and I hate it

Mushy Pea curry!?!? Sounds interesting.... I really really want to get 2lb this week I was always small, skinny and fit until I was 20/21 and then it all went downhill after that lol I don't know what size I want to end up as, my main aim is to get a healthy BMI and then see if I can lose more...

1 off for me this week :) missy1978 3st (2st 10lbs to go) Oabaab 3.5 st (3st 6.5lb to go) Pastagirl 2 st (1st 12lb to go) louise1982 2.11st (2st 1.5lb to go) treenire 2st (2st to go) Flabtofit 2st (1st 4.5 to go) lost 9.5lb MissLX 3st ( 2st 3.5lb to go) Mandlegrot 2stone 6lbs (2.5 lost...

Honestly Fran its not that bad, its the same as your lady but in reverse and you know what, I have mirrors so I know I don't look the same but my reflection could be worse lol Philly pasta is one of my favorites so your lunch will be lovely Lyrically and sometimes how you feel is more important...

I know this won't be very helpful to most people on here but if you (or a friend) are members of Costco they have 300g tubs of Philly light and the light garlic and herb one for £1.19 I also noticed in B&M they have packs of Alpen Light bars for £1

Well done on the losses Camz, Tata and Fran and anyone I missed : ) Lyrically, thank you so much for replying about the Philli Light, I wasn’t sure so this is brilliant and I love how so many of you have been using it any way. I often go to the supermarket at stupid o’clock and love the reduced...

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It all counts CH so am glad you managed to find some to go with it. I know we are in similar boats with work so I hope something good comes up for you too, it sounds like your boss has been treating you better so I hope it lasts. I just went to make my lunch for tomorrow of chicken salad and...

Thanks hun, I really hope to get something from it. I do mostly just office type stuff, admin, accounts etc. Nothing exciting but I enjoy it x

Steak and chips, yum!

Congratulations skinnylegs :) Glad you enjoyed that scan bran stuff Muzza and your lunches sound yummy, so prepared! I have some exciting news too, I have two interviews lined up! I so hope to get something from one of them, as most of you know my current place is very unpleasant and I just...

Lol CH you will be fine, just remember it wasn't one meal that made you going weight so in the long run this one won't stop you losing. Maybe you will STS this week but come next week you will get a good loss x

Thank you. I thought that too, its tricking us in to thinking we need to bulk up for winter x

I remembered to WI this week on the right day! 1lb off :D When is your wedding booked for Tata? Well done on making the good choices as it's tough when there is temptation all around!

No problem Muzza, I hope you enjoy it, it really is a lovely soup :) I am sorry to hear of the 1 on but 1 isn't much and you can get it off again, plus with how much you have on this month that isn't too bad. Thank Fran but I don't think I'll be doing success express as I would find it too...