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12 pounds off!!! I am ecstatic!!

Glad you had a bit of a rest hun you sound shattered! Dinner looks good xx

Hi ladies! Last night shift tonight. 2 down 1 to go! Waiting for tea to cook now before I go, am having roast chicken, salad and potatoes :) not too sure what to take to work with me tonight yet. Took porridge yesterday but didn't end up eating it all. Any ideas?? :) xxx

Sorry to hear you weren't feeling great yesterday Carrie. Are you feeling any better today? Xxx

I had a wrap with houmous, salad, red onion and haloumi and a smoothie with almond milk banana raspberry and peanut butter. Was so good! :)

I'm good thanks apart from the spare tyre I have re accumulated haha. Exciting news on the wedding too! Congratulations, have you much left to organise? Xxx

Congratulations Laura! Have finally got back on the forum and what lovely news to come back to! He is a cutie! Xx

Ah girls it's so good to hear from you both! Hope you're well?? Night shift for me later so not long got up and had breakfast (beans on toast) gonna take myself to the gym shortly xxx

Ugh! Finally managed to drag myself back, I cant believe its been so long since I last logged on! I fogot what a big support I found this forum when losing weight. I am sorry to say I gained all the weight back that I lost so have to start AGAIN from scratch!! I seem to have been on a 9 month...

hiya girls am so annoyed with myself! I don't know what I have been ding with myself. Have had alot going on and think I have used it as an excuse to fall off the bandwagon. Hope you are all well. Feel like a bit of a letdown tbh :( xx

Thanks girls. Am loving the sunshine today! Been out and about. Grilled bacon toll for breakfast and not planned later yet. So I have been shopping today and really enjoyed myself. Feel better in clothes now but have got to reign in my spending!! Xx

Hi girls had a busy week so not much chance to post. Hope everone is well? Back doen to 13"1 so have lost the weight i had gained. Off to liverpoll a week tomorrow so am aiming for at least 2 pounds doen so into 12s. Determined to put this blip behind me. In other news i found out the interview...

Thanks girls went okayish i think just got to wait and see now! Urgh felt so sick earlier! Had porridge for breakast and bow making up an egg salad sandwich Xx

Wish me luck!!

No should have but never did!! Job interview tomorrow.... Nervous!!!

Good day today and back in gym :) down to 13"2 when i weighed today so hoping tamz was right and it was just water weight. Even though i am only a pound up from where i was i feel massive now. Think its just my mind after a couple days off? Xxx

Ok lunch was a fishcake with stuffed mushroom and a big bright salad. Will be having tea soon and then off to work (Yes another night shift) so will take soup and some other bits with me. Determined to get back on track this week xx

Just catching up with everyone and saw your old photos Carrie. What an incredible difference, you look like a completely different person :) Must be amazing to look at thoise to remind you how much of a change you have made to your life xxx

Thanks hun, hopefully yes will be off soon. I always feel much better when i am eating well so this past week has just been silly! How are you hun? got to have a read of everyones diaries and catch up xxx

Well after a week off i am back. My head wasn't in the right place as things have been all over the shop and alot going on at home. Feel horrible that I let things slip and have put on 3.5 pounds. I have an interview on friday so need to be feeling confident again by then so back with a...

Hi tamz. I am ok just not had the best few days got alot on my mind. Work is driving me mad. Worked the last 3 days (12.5 hours) plus am in tonight too. My shoulder is hurting too so all in all feeling a bit sorry for myself! Xx

Thanks ladies. Sorry for the absence vut yet again have been on nights. So sick of my shift patterns atm. Couple bits of news.... Had a 2nd viewing on a house and we are going to make an offer over the weekend. I got an interview for the job i applied for! Fingers crossed.... Had a day off...

Thats the thing i know a liss is still positive but dont thibk i am likely to hit my 3 stone goal by my birthday. Just got to remember i am not in a race and i am still almost 2 stone lighter than i was in november Xx

1lb down when i weighed this morning. Seem to be hitting a plateua for some readon. I know a pound is a pound but i just want to be in the 12s so bad. Xx

Ok cals for today... 1203 total B- 2 slices toast with peanut butter and jam L- fishcake with salad, baked mushrooms stuffed with philly and prawns D- quorn lasagne, baked homemade chips and salad S- pomegranate seeds So my spring clraning obsession is continuing. Dvd and bookcase done today...

I have got to be fair I do like harvester. The food was nice plus I love places with the cals on the menu. Makes life so much easier! Gym tomorrow for me i think. Plus gonna go through and sort my books and dvds. Bit ocd with the spring cleaning atm haha Xx

Oh love you tamz, although i know you are a fabulous person seeing thr support and encouragement you give me and everyone else here :D They both loved the presents and we did have our ryan gosling fest. Bot the best day foodwise for me but about 1250- 1300 cals. Went to harvester with the...

The casserole looks lovely for a wintery day hun :) you are foing so well with insanity.... I may have to bite the bullet xxx

Here to subscribe hun! Food looks good and you sound really focused! Here's to seeing you reach your goal! xx

wise words there carrie! xx

Thanks for the advice girls. After all that I had a call earlier to say it has been called off :( I was looking forward to it! So I am now in my fleecy pjs doing some cleaning and pottering about. Went out earlier to get some friends of ours a house warming card and present. I went to Home Sense...

i know it's harder to eat badly if you have good things in! Gotta be fair he is a good egg. (even though I have been left for the cardiff-swansea derby today!) viewed the house and it was better than we thought. Think a 2nd viewing is on the cards. So i have a day to myself! Not sure what to...

What a fab start Kate! Well done and welcome, looking forward to hearing more about your journey x

Hi Hun and welcome! I love MFP makes everything so easy. Plus there are some lovely girls on the CC'ing forum xx

I am going to join as the January challenge really spurred me on. I am going for 8lbs again (2 a week). If I meet I will be happy but hope to beat it! :) mrsmca2b- (10lbs goal)- 4.6lbs lost- 5.4lbs to go Frankenstein- (9lbs goal) - 0lbs lost - 9lbs to go Jenny L - (12lbs goal) - 0lbs lost -...

Welcome back lovely! Hope the weigh in goes well xx

you will both be pleased to know I really enjoyed my fishcake ;) Good day for me today. Work called last night and offered me the day off as I have quite a bit of annual leave to take before April. Made the most of it, went to the butchers this morning to keep us stocked up for the month as we...

Carrie that is incredible! You were already slum but the differenxe is amazing. Wrll done, total inspiration xx

Cheers tamz really trying to focus on getting to 3 stone by march! Its gunna be close i think! Legs, cardio and tummy done in gym today as arms are still stiff and sore from monday. Tesco delivery had just been so lots of nice things in. Am copying steff and having fishcaked for tea Xx

Ah thankyou lovely. Its nice to have such lovely support :) do you have a diary? Xx

I am fine was just a shock. However my week continues and worked last night and one of my patients had a cardiac arrest whilst I was helping him onto the loo with the night sister. (my first one in 4 years) big bloke and we had to get him off the commode onto the floor... How we lifted a man who...

Hey hun just been catching up with everyone I have been neglecting minimins! Is placemebt getting any easier? Am sure you are doing a fab job :) well done on the amazing loss too xxx

I jad a good weekend but svary endimg Just got off the motorway and saw a man climb over a bridge to jump onto the motorway. Had to call the police and then ran over to try stop him. I feel sick :( Xx

Ah glad you think so. I love it :) xx

Thos is it in hot pink though :)

I have tried itnon in black before. Little bit snug so should be perfect in time for my birthday. Will attavh a link noe xx

Eeek! Nirthday dress has arrived xx

Cheers hun. Had a better day yesterday with about 1180 cals (including pizza express!). Have been up early and been to gym. Had a lemkn yoghurt for breakfast amd having lunch in a bit. Got my brother here atm and drivimg to my paremts this afternoon xx

Ah I bet thats exciting for her. Finally submitted the application so just got to wait to hear now. not such a good day today. Had a ww meal in work. got home about 0830 then had to get up at 1100 to go pick up my brother. we went for sushi which wasn't too bad but i have had burgers for tea in...

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Staying in Nursing Tamzy but I really love the acute side of things, currently work in a cancer centre but am applying for a job in intensive care. Have been in my current job for 4 years so time for a move I think. Ha I love that logic Steff girl after my own heart! ;) Laqst night shift...

Oooh did you go anywhere nice for dinner yesterday hun? xx

ah ladies you are all far too kind! i have a long old way to go. you gotta get down to river island they got some lush things in at the moment! will try and post a link to the dress i want to wear on my birthday in a bit. am nights (again) this week so all a bit over the place, just had quorn...

hope your first day went ok hun. am sure you will be fine :) xxx

cheers hun that was lovely was nervous about eating out twice in one day especially as the cals are unknown so quite happy with that. glad you liked the outfit i picked up the jacket in river island. thought it would be lush for spring have seen a couple of things i want now lol. gar from...

cheers girls. busy day for me yedterday! met my friend for brunch in cosy club. I had mushrooms on toast (they were in a tarragon and brandy sauce) had a dollop of creme fraiche on top which i didn't eat to save cals :) no calories on menu but estimated accounting for oil etc at 450 cals. ended...

had my enchilladas.... enjoyed them soooo much! served with some sour cream. still full now!

its so creamy! honeatly loves it as iys sweet too so lovely with cereal xx

thanks hun. didn't think i would like it but it was lovely. how did your muffins turn out? xx

i work 12.5 hour night shifts and this can be a problrm but may key is to plan. I have my dinner before leaving for work at about 6pm. I count my calories from midnight to midnight so then have something about 1-2 am normally soup or something warm to keep me full up and going. I then have a...

not too far from cardiff really near caerphilly xx

thanks hun. feel like i have to be inventive to keep me interested haha. nos da tamzy xxx ( good night in welsh )

Cheers babe was pleased with that especially as not a week since last weigh in :) i need to remember to post more on here! xx

just swinging by to subscribe x

Just popping in to subscribe. Well done on your 3 pound loss :) hope you feel a bit better tomorrow x

Menu sounds good lately hun. Sorry haven't been through to catch up. when do you start your placement? xx

Thats amazing hun. Have just spied your new profle picture. Arms are incredible! xx

Hi Girls sorry again for the lack of updating! Have been mega busy and finished work 40 mins late today. Have been fully on track and counting, weighed this morning and saw a 2lb loss :) have upped my veg and salad intake which i think has helped. Feeling positive at the moment and managed to...

dinner i had earlier x

oooh i will have a little nose xx

cheers hun gotta pick it up to make my target tjough! hope your weigh in goes well (sure it will :) ) he is very naughty does it all the time! my clothes wardrobe is a very different atory though haha xxx

ah thats really cute. she looks so good her weight loss is amazing. where ia it from? xx

cheers steff. will probablt look a couplw weeks before and see where i am. gonna keep my eyes open in the meam time though :) xxx

see wish i liked the slim pasta/noodles aa your stir fry looks lush. couldn't bear the texture.. made me vom! xxx

hey tamz, sorry not had chance to catch up since the nights!! meant to post earlier but got a sudden urge to clean out my airing cupboard and the cupboard in the spare room (aka dumping cupboards!) feel better now but i pulled everything thing out then wondered why i bothered haha. plus i caught...

oh elm i am so sorry to hear that. thinking of you and we will all be here when you're ready xxx

bit of a long post coming just to warn you all! b- 2 x slices toast with peanut butter and jam (295) l- pasta with quorn, feta, onions, spinach and philly (429) s-ww caramel wafer, babybel (120) total- 844 plus also been to the gym and worked hard :) nights again now for the next 3 nights. am...

cheers hun love looking at other peoples nails, always get jealous i cant have colour and sparkles though!! xx

thanks girls :) steff have you tried shellac? i used to have it just goes over your own nails and lasts 2-3 weeks no hassle. I have short tips on atm with shellac over the top which should last about that long too. only thing is gotta have neutrals for work xx

well done what a fab first week x

food today.... b- scrambled egg and spaghetti (335) l- missed as was in a nail apppintment d- cod fishcake with melting middle, stuffed mushrooms, salad and feta (495) s- babybel light and snack size chocolate square (194) total cals 1024 xx

oh carrie so sorry to hear you feel rubbish. peppermint water or peppermint tea really helps with horrible bloated feeling. sending you a hug xx

thats like me said no more uni after i did my nursing degree and for some reason i thought this would be a good idea!! i only discovered peanut butter and jam last week... amaze! xxx

what an amazing loss. keep going :) you muat be so pleased xx

feel better soon hun xx

Hi Girls, Got my essay done and submitted although my stress levels were high!Gonna have a soak in the tub shortly but thought I would update first B- x2 toast with peanut butter and jam L- Missed, completely forgot about it!! D- Turkey in Nandos lemon and herb sauce with home made chips and...

Cheers girls, not such a great day today have been tearing my hair out! Essay due in for my uni course tomorrow. Did a load yesterday and low and behold when I opened it today I had lost 1000 words :( after a bit of a cry and my other half trying to find it for me I had to start all over again...

Right have had dinner now and total for today is 1196 D- pasta in a cream sauce (made from philly and natural yogurt) with prawns, onion, red pepper and lime juice. Was quite tasty (333) S- had a WW min jaffa roll (77) Have binned off the uni work for now. Have done over 1000 words now (1500 to...

thanks gingaling xx

Thanks girls wasnt going to put thwm up but looking at my start pixyires is keeping me going. excuse the awful trousers!! Had a lush day today went for a walk at the beach with 2 of the girls then for some lumch. Also popped to tesco for a few bits. Not long got in and feel tired from the fresh...

eeek ok. really really hate the first pics though :(

Ok food for today.... B- in a rush 2 slices toast with peanut butter and jam. 1st te ever trying peanut butter! I was sooo full after not sure why? (275) L- Egg mayo sandwich on brown, made in a rush this morn. Alot of bread for me today (416) D- 50g brown pasta with a quorn steak, red pesto and...

3lbs is a fab loss. everyone seems to be doing so well atm. so pleased for you xx

woop! well done lovely thays a fab loss. must be chuffed?! 11s for you soon for sure xx

fingers crossed for tomorrow hun (sure you won't need it!) let us know how you do xx

thanks girls just finished tea. had the trout and I was pleasantly surprised. Had it with mash and a sort of ratattoiulle. Total for today 1247 xx

I'm sure you will have a fab loss at this rate. Food sounds nice and fresh. Feels good to be back in the swing of things after christmas xxx

Sounds good to me but I do love tuna! Your menu from the last few days sounds really nice. When are you due to weigh in hun? xxx

yeah i think it is boneless. will cook it like that. might have it with a jacket spud. cheers for the recipe darl xx

Ah I love fajhitas, my favourite! Me and the boyf used to have fajita Friday every week. Think next week it may have to be done. Food looks lovely as always xx

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Oh bless I only had 2 so I am finished nights now. But am doubling straight back in tomorrow on training. So Girls I weighed a hour or so ago when I got up and scales say 1 lb off! :) this means I have officially lost my 6 Xmas pounds!! So pleased especially after my little indiscretion with...

ah she is sooo cute! bless her. it wad ok not too many patients but we have some poorlies at the mo. have totted up the total and probs just under 1000.... oops. will have some soup now and something after 12 in work i think. got to try and salvage things xx

how was your shift tamz? ok just woken up post nights and gotta do it all again tonight. Despite me taking food a big bag of cheesy doritos appeared (only crisp i'm a fiend for) well before i knew it a load slipped and fell in my mouth ;) oh and some rogue after 8s too. not big or clever. as a...

it's down and the right direction hun! thats fab, it will come off, you are doing so well xx

how are you finding insanity carrie? I am back in the gym so think i may need to build my fitness back up before i attempt domething like insanity haha xx

ah tamzy at least i know i'm not alone! what do you do? gonna try have a little nap in a while i think to get ready.Food so far.... B- Spagetti and x2 Linda McCartney sausages (320) L- brown pasta with courgette, onion and pasata. Cheese on top (270) S-Ww mini roll (87) Total so far 667 Will...

Thanks Carrie. You should give them a go. Really thick and creamy, love them! (And i'm not normally a yogurt person) xx

Evening Everyone, Just out from a soak in the bath, I am aching from work! Ward was fairly calm although it's a little sad there atm. Food wise fairly good, phone is on charge so will edit with breakdown of cals for each meal later.... B- Scrambled egg on toast with ketchup MB (morning break)...

oooh that food looks lovy especially thr frittata! im sure you will see a loss just keep going. the scales can fluctuate so much in a day so don't beat yourself up over it xx

scrap that it is to ripen them so would make them even more brown!

Oooh hope your knee is feeling better now. Sounds painful :( food looks good. I love seeing what other people eat, gives me ideas! I don't eat avocado myself but I seem to remember reading something about wrapping them in brown paper. That may be to rippen them though so I will do some research...

Well done hun thats fab! I know what you mean it does seem possible with calorie counting, I just have to be more organised that usual and think about my food choices a bit more. I think in the long term it helps to change your overall attitude to food (which is what is most important I reckon)...

Haha I am still so bad but I am determined to be able to swim properly by the end of the year! I have found a pool near work that stays open late so if Boyf is at a late football game or something I can pop in after work. Might help me unwind a bit! Glad you like the menu, I have to try new...

Well done on maintaining Carrie, you are doing so well and it's lovely to hear it is possible to get weight off and keep it off! xx

Renson, you will have subscribed by commenting on this thread so hello :) will you be starting a diary I could follow? Lisa- as promised, rough recipe as I tend to throw extra veg in if it needs eating Recipe for Prawn, Lime and Feta Pasta Put 50g Brown Pasta on to boil Cube 30g feta and...

Evening Ladies! Bowling was good was nice to go out with boyf even just for a couple of hours, ended up in the arcade like a couple of children :) Went shopping today with him for a few bits, we both needed new gym gear so I picked up a pair of 3/4 nike trousers and a fitted pink puma top...

ooh that does sound lovely! only recently started loving prawns. having a quiet one too after swimming earlier. may go bowling with the boyf as we havent done anything together in a while. just warming up with a peppermint tea in my monsters inc mug :D xx

dinner sounds good. how are you doing today lucy?

well done lau thays fab! and your before photo is what i would love to look like now haha. keep going hun :) xx

thanks girl, i have got to say i was surprsied and really pleased! I went for my swim today too and didn't drown which is a bonus! Even if my friend was the only person teaching an adult to swim in the childrens pool haha. Let me know how the soup turns out tamzy, hope its's ok! i may try making...

weighen in this morning at 13"8 that another 3 pounds off, 5/6 christmas pounds off. yippee!!

Carrie, have finally caught up with all of your diary, have enjoyed reading it! Hope weigh in tomorrow goes well (am sure it will!) you are doing a fabulous job and if i am where you are in a years time i will be a very happy lady xxx

I can't take credit for it i'm afraid as it was a ready made one! ;)

oops here they are

these are my dinners from the last 2 days x

Hi ladies! Good day today and I have enjoyed what I have eaten B- Lemon Curd Yeo Valley Yogurt with pomegranate seeds, chopped strawberries and a chopped caramel/ chocolate cereal bar (260) L- M and S Simply Fuller Longer meal.... I went for the pulled ham in mustard sauce with mash, baby...

I didn't make the miestrone I think I had it out in a cafe if i remember. buuuuuuuuttttt.... my boyfriend got me a convent garden soup book for christmas and I had a look in it for a minestrone recipe.... doen't list calories but it says it makes 6 servings so you could work out the total and...

Here to subscribe :) you have put me in the mood for hot chocolate now..... it is going on the shopping list! x

Cheers hun, have felt really motivated today and pleased that I am back on it fully. Glad you like my menus I should maybe post some recipes sometime, I do like to cook! Oh god I could easily manage the family bag of doritos ( I have been known to when hungover! lol) Not too bad has been nice...

My main snacks.... Rice Crispy Squares (119) Tangerine (37) Weight Watchers Caramel Wafer (78) Cheestrings (63 I think) Carrs Cheese Melts (20 calories, nice little savory treat) Have also picked up a couple of the weight watchers cake range to try so will let you know what they are like

sounds fit! Fancy one myself, may rustle one up in the morning x

Oh God it's so hard when they sit eating something nice next to you! My other half had a chinese before christmas and my mouth was watering! crisps don't normally bother me (unless they are doritos, i would rip someones arm off for them!) its chocolate I am a swine for.... there is a giant...

Ha I know alcohol makes me into a food fiend ( as I have said in my diary haha) trying to have a dry January so will see how that goes ;)

Ah would be nice with scrambled egg and mushrooms!

Thanks Laura, it was sooooo good! Plus we had a hot waiter which was quite nice haha. How are you doing? xx

What a gorgeous picture! Your dress is lovely, you should frame that photo xx

Well done that food sounds yum, as long as you count you will see the scales come down! :) Like Amaltha said its always hard this time of year but after a couple weeks it gets easier and seems like second nature almost! On a separate note I bloody love sausages your dinner looks lush xx

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Welcome back Darl! Happy New Year to you too! Well we will soon have that off and more huh? I have a feeling about this year. I am on it and we will succeed! Had a cheeky weigh earlier and 2 of the 6 pounds seem to have made a disappearance already plus I feel less bloated! So I will carry on...

mainly healthy but the beauty of it is you can still have treats. I find I have them less as when you count the calories and realise what else you could have for that amount; you start picking the healthier choices. Saying that I don't think I could give my rice crispy squares! (119 calories)

How was your Christmas and NY Carrie? xx

Good did you have a nice NYE? Feeling good so far today, think I was ready just to get back to it, which is a change for me as normally I use a few days off as an excuse to fall completely off the bandwagon! I have seen the sausages on your menu a couple of times and it reminded me I had some in...

Ooh I am in for this! Can you put me down for 8lbs? (2 a week sounds reasonable for me)

I have 1200-1300 on a normal day. I find Calorie Counting works much better for me than SW or WW did. Welcome :) xx

MFP is "my fitness pal" its an app you can download on your phone or computer to track calories. It also has a barcode scanner so you can calorie count on the go too! It can be a really useful tool and it's what i use to track :) Oooh sounds good I like looking at the slimming world pages for...

OK back to it and I already feel less bloated, Brunch- Linda McCartney Sausages, Scrambled egg and ketchup (443) Dinner- I will be making prawn, lime and feta spaghetti. It is so fresh and lovely! May post the recipe if anyone would want it? Snacks- Tangerine (37) Will update my totals later...

I'm here to subscribe too, its nice to chat with other people in the same boat! The self sabotage thing you mentioned in your first post really struck a note with me as it is someting i also struggle with. Looking forward to hearing more about your journey! xx

Well done on starting! Calorie counting is fab as it gives you lots of flexibility! Everyone is really supportive here and it has really helped me. What kinds of things were you planning on eating? :) xx

thanks both, def back on it tomorrow. having a last treat tonight and thats it. Like you said mrsginger its not here to stay! gonna have to get my big butt back into gear! I got lovely new trainera for christmas may pick up some new gym clothes in the sales if i can :) did you guys have a nice...

i'mmmm back! With my tail between my legs.... so my few days off turned into a week :/ i have 6 pounds on to show for it. I think a couple is probably water weight from the carb fest I have been on?! I am ready for fresh food and vegetables again so back to it. I have 3 months til my birthday...

I have relaxed thins and weighed this morning 3 pounds up. I will take thar as I know it will be coming back off :) Gotta give my new trainers a spin! hope santa wad good to you domane xx

merry Christmas everyone! having a couple days off but will be back tracking the 27th xxx

How are you feeling Tamzy? Work was ok actually, not too busy and have lovely patients at the mo. So I only woke up 2 hours ago so not much chanfe to sabbotage myself! B- slice of toast and lenon curd when I got home this morning (115) L- Jacket potato with a little lurpak, cheese and a...

Oh bless hope you feel better soon. Get some berroca and soup, always makes ne feel better. Been a good day so far B- scambled egg on toast with ketchup (283) L- brown pasta with onion, mushroom,feta and red pesto (320) D- will be something in work later on tonight S- ww caramel wafer (78) Total...

ooh they sound lovely cant wait to see pics! you are as bad as me poking around in your presents! finally starting to feel christmassy, there was a random reindeer in the village where i live today?! carrie seeing your hard work paying off is really helping me aim for goal xx

its a horrible feeling isn't?! i find i end up craving something healthy though. feeling much more focussed again today and i will not let one weekend ruin the rest of my hard work. good news though i weighed this morning and 2 of the 3 naughty pounds have come back off. only 1 to go until im...

Thanks Tamzy thats really sweet. Am trying so hard but am such a control freak at times that the slightest deviation makes me panic and feel out of my depth. Am going to draw a line under this week as it wasn't the best with my work do and weekend at home. Will next weigh x-mas eve and i really...

I would love to get to goal. But my birthday is in March and a major goal for me is to be in a slinky size 12 dress! I need a serious kick up the backside though as anyone who reads my diary will know! We can do it ladies xx

that will soon be off and you will be back in the 11s. Food sounds good too. How was the school trip? xx

Urgh I am trying so hard to stick to this but it's proving hard, just a weekend out of routine is really making me struggle. I am within calories today but not making the smartest choices plus to top it all I weighed yesterday and put on 3 pounds from the weekend! Am hoping it's mainly water...

Carrie I have finally seen the photos you posted! I love the sparkly dress you look gorgeous in it. The other outfits are lovely too! Hope you spoilt yourself ;) Any more purchases recently? xx

thanks girls its lovely having support on here. I know it could have been worse but I worry that a couple days off can tip me conpletley off balance . Need a few days back at it to fet my confidence back. Glad i did keep a diary despite it being far from perfect as I can't just tell ppeople...

Hi Carrie I am fine have been at my parents this weekend and without internet as signal is terrible! Have kept my diary up to date for the last 3 days which I will post now, not too bad apart from a blow out on Saturday Night.... Oooops. Will weigh in the morning to check the damage!! Saturday...

Thankyou so much for the lovely comments I was a bit nervous to put the pics up especially the before one! I am now 1 stone 4 pounds lighter and think i can finally see a difference myself (i still think i look the same!) so yesterday was fab not for the diet but i knew this and ready accepted...

carrie i cant wait to see these photos! am on my phone atm so cant see them. will look on the laptop later. Bet you look fabulous xxx

its going the right wayhun so its something to be proud of. well done xx

ah thankyou hun and massive congrats to you!! I did weigh this morning and down 2 pounds :) xx

as a compasison this was me 2 months ago :( i am on the right x

i seen your pictures and you looked lovely hun :) hope you had a good night! right ok am ready to go now sp will post a couple pics xx

well done carrie!!! knew you would do it! well done :) xxxx

OMG you so should would be lovely to see you glammed up :) hope you have a lovely time! I will make a deal and put a pic up if you do ;) what are you going to wear? xx

Hi everyone, glad you like the sound of the food, i sometimes think i eat a really strange mixture of things!! Quick update as I have a night shift tonight (boooo!) and not feeling great, never the less i am now dosed up on berocca and beechams to see me through til the morning! B- missed this...

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Evening ladies, another late one for me due to work Carrie- as much as I love being a nurse i'm bloody shattered today! The salad was nice and filled me up nicely at lunchtime. I don't have a set weigh day anymore can be anywhere from 4 days to 8 days! when I remember really. STS when I weighed...

I think so and you feel like you have lots of little achievements and jt spurs me on alot. Oh i'm a nurse so even though i do long days it means i only work 3-4 shifts a week. I'm in tomorrow so going to make my lunch in a bit not sure what to have yet but think it may be a feta salad. Eeek the...

Wow thanks for all the subscribes and encouragement it's really lovely and helping me to keep focussed so I already think this diary is helping :) Carrie I like that idea and I normally think of it in half stones and stone categories too! Desperate to get into the 12s now so got to get there! I...

Ah thankyou Carrie I do feel pleased with that but thinking how far I have got to go is really daunting at times! Ha you are now officially stuck with me rambling on :) How are you getting on? xx

Oh so food today was within my calorie allowance (1200) but not a typical day for me as I was out last night and feeling a bit delicate today! B- Berocca and not much else L- Roast Dinner(795) with turkey, cabbage, carrots, cauli cheese, couple of roasties, yorkshire, pig in a blanket plus...

I like reading the diaries on here and think starting my own would be good so I have somewhere to write if i'm finding things hard. Also am hoping I will notice any bad habits/patterns and nip them in the bud. So I am 25 and currently weigh 13 stone 9 pounds. I am currently Calorie Counting with...

you could have taken the words out of my mouth! it is a case of liking things but knowing i would look awful in them. Looking forward to buying things in a 12 then hopefully a 10! xx

really?! what exactly is taebo? i have heard of it but not sure what it involves. I do like the gym but lookig to maybe start a class or 2 to mix things up. tae bo is tempti g if it helps tone you like that! :) x

that makes sense I kjow when you're bigger you just feel like being invisible its horrible. Clothes are the nain thing spuring me on, i am a total shopaholic but tired of not buying things because they dont look quite right. i am calorie counting as it works best for me and my fitness pal as it...

I like this idea would work well with fajhitas! Am tempted to try this as miss having them as often as i used to! Thanks Domane x

well done carrie you look awesome! very jealous of your super toned arms! x

You look incredible! Well done on getting to your goal! I have a similar start weight and my goal is to get to 10 stone so you have totally given me more inspiration to get there. Whats been the best thing about getting to goal do you think? xx

I'm here too. Have been on and off with calorie counting but have been back on the wagon for over a month now and feeling good. Well done on you losses so far they are amazing! xx

wish I could be bothered to decorate the house. Still not done yet!! x

Hey guys busy week for me so not been on here much! Bad bad week for me. Total blow out at weekend including pizza hut, doritos, drinks out and a pub lunch. Not forgetting a subway too. Was a big weekend away with the girls who i dont get to see very often. Whoops! Weigh in day for me today...

2 stone is a good goal and doable! :) have had 2 weigh ins since u last posted as i weigh on a monday. 7lbs in week 1 and 1lb off this week :/ how about you katie? X

1lb off for me this week. Slightly disappointed as have been 100% again all week. Total of 8lb off now. Well done on thise fab losses girls xx

Cheers ali. Am trying to see it that way and at least it is 1 less pound to lose. Just really goped to aee those scales shoft some more! Well im just going to carry on as i have done this week and hope for a good loss next week! Got to do this! Xx

Hello all! Late reply from me but i have been working through all the bank holiday! :( after a good loss lass week and a 100% week i was hoping for a good loss. I was only 1lb down. Couldnt help but feel disappointed. Well done on all your fab losses girls xxx

Omg are you ok?! Just tell people ots a new kind of cardio ;) Well done on the loss that is fab! I weigh tomorrow and think keeping track of everyone will be good to spur us on! Xx

Have you though about just weighing weekly cample? It would give you a more accurate idea of how youre doinf as it can fluctuate so much from day to day xxx

I weigh monday too. Been trying so hard not to have a sneaky peak! Am hoping for 5... Dont think that will happen though! I would be into the 13s the. Lets do this girls!! X

Well done! Thats fab xx

I hadnt really thought of mini goals bit i think mine would probably be dress sizes. Not had so good a day today. Met a friend for lunch tried to grt her to go to a place i knew i could get a jacket spud and cottage cheese or something similar. She decided she wanted to go somewhere else. The...

All lovely but the midnight blue one looks stunning xx

Ah sounds lush maybe that should be your christmas goal? ;)

Dont be angry just put it behibd you and start tomorrow :) us lot are here for support too so don't beat yourself up. I expect all of us will have a bad day or two somewhere along this challenge. Dust yourself off and start again. One bad day will not ruin your hard work xxx

Dont do it cample! Have some fruit or a little snack. Think of the christmas dress! Xx

Gotodoit.... I am now dreaming of curlywurlys!!

Camplestar.... That military diet sounds good. If you do go for it keep us posted! I may have to give it a go :) Glad everyone has a similar target too. I told someone how much i wanted to lose today and theu told me i was mad. Sometimes it feels like people don't want you to lose weight?! Am i...

No i haven't. What kind of stuff does it have on it? I'm intrigued :D

Im just calorie counting i just find it works the best for me. I generally find i eat healthier then anyway to make the most of my calories. My fitness pal is a lifesaver!

Thats amazing! Well done on your already fab loss! This thread should give you the push to get there for xmas time then! How are you losing are you calorie counting ot with sw/ww? X

Ah thankyou! Everyone on this thread seems lovely. 3.5 doesn't sound so bad but i always get to a particular weight and seem to then sabotage myself?! This time i will get past that though! I like shopping too much not to :) I think i will post some meal ideas too as i do them so i remember them...

I just found this thread and would love to join the 4 stone challenge if i can? :) struggling to find anyone with similar goals until i saw this and i think it will help keep me on track! I just finished week 1 and had my first weight today. 7lbs off (probably water weight!) so 3.5 to go. P.s i...

Hello ladies. 1st week back for me and monday weigh ins. Have just weighed now and have lost 7lb this week! So happy. I know 1st week is always the best for weight loss so got to focus now! How did everyone else get on? X

Hello everyone. Have just completed my first week back on the wagon :) feeling positive. Start weight was 14.11 have juat weighed in at 14.4 this morning! So chuffed! Could do with a buddy or two? Xx

I too use mfp. I tried weight watchers and slimming world vut the moat weight i ever lost was ccing and using mfp. O know it works and back using it now! The barcode scanner makes it so quick xx

Ah nice to meet someone in the same boat! Im calorie counting and want to lose about that for christmas time too! First weigh in tomorrow this week has been good so hoping for a good result :)

Im sorry whats a b12 diet?

I couldn't eat them! I tried but they made me feel ill. I couldn't bear the texture of them and gave them to my friend who swears by them. I am not a fussy eater by any stretch of the imagination but I have never had a food make me feel so ill!

Hi everyone, I'm here with my tail between my legs! This time last year I had lost 2.5 stone and was feeling great, unfortunately I fell spectacularly off the band wagon and back to my exact start weight from last year :( I know I can do it and sensibly but wanted to find anyone in a similar...

Sounds good! I normally put garlic and herb philly in them. Might have this over the weekend. Yum :)

Its a bit harder to mash but i used a pretty fresh one :)

Omg i'm so jealous those hols sound amazing!! Well at least look at the positive and you didnt put it all back on!!

Hi Guys! I was cc and lost 2.5 stone calorie counting last year. Unfortunately I went astray and put back on most of it! Have been back on plan for just over 2 weeks now and have lost 9 lbs so far :) would be nice to get to know some people in a similar situation xx

Found a recipe online and tried these for breakfast this morning and I had to share. So yummy and the whole recipe came to under 250 cals! 1 egg 1 banana 1 tbsp honey Handful of strawberries/raspberries. All you have to do is mash the banana and whisk in the egg. The mixture remains a little...

I love diet coke but I don't drink it as much as I used to as have beenbreally trying to up my water intake. I use it as a treat too and feel like i've had something naughty when I haven't. This has really helped me cut down on naughty snacking so if its helping you tjen I would say catry on :)

Hope no one minds me jumping on the bandwagon.... new to minimins but am a Friday weigh in normally :) start weight was 14"11 weight on Friday was 12"11 as had a 3lb loss. Really happy with that. Would love to get to know a few people!

Ah thanks amy. Thays exactly why I've joined. Seen some great advice and everyone seems really friendly!

After lurking about for a while i finally decided to join minimins. Am calorie counting which is going well but could do with a few buddies to keep me going :) have managed to lose 2 stone so far and looking to lose a further 2 and a half. So here I am saying hello..... I'm rachael by the way! Xx