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Not too bad thanks. Just been so busy I've not had time to get on here! Having a massive sort out over the Easter weekend so up to my ears in teaching resources, books etc. Had a bit of a break from the VLC diet and going to face the music in the morning so wish me luck! Happy Easter all!:)

That goes for me too (re weighing everyday). It does make me more focused I know. Survived a hen afternoon/night yesterday and had fun without going crazy! :)

I lost 2lbs last week which I was a little disappointed with. Need to focus and make sure I drink more water. Be easier to up the exercise when school breaks up on Friday. Yippee!

Glad to hear it. I had a successful shopping trip and am now the proud owner of an wedding outfit considerably smaller than I would have needed previously. :)

Eek!:eek: Hope you're feeling better now?

Thanks Hells. :) Seacrest, I know! I think this is giving me the kick restart I needed.

Jayne's right about the headache thing, I had that too. Tbh I struggle to drink the water but I do try. I find it easier to stay focused during the week when I'm busy at work than I do at weekends when the opportunity to 'cheat' is more apparent. I'm off to look for an outfit for a wedding...

Well done Jeanette. You'll feel great on holiday! Shoebe you have a lot on your plate at the moment (pardon the pun) don't forget to look after yourself too.

How are you finding it Giddy? How long do you plan to do it for? I'm into week 3 now having lost 5lbs on week 1 and 3lbs on week 2.

Cheers m'dear.

Jayne, hope you're having a good week. Bet you're looking forward to going away. I'm quite pleased with how week 2 has gone - I lost 3lbs :)

Thanks Seacrest. Chuffed with this week too. I lost 3lbs :D

Well done Jayne! That's a great weight loss - inspires me to continue. Get well soon shoebedoo (love the name btw) It's rainy here again today but I weighed after my first week and I've lost 5lbs whooooo!:bliss:

Thanks Sophie. I'm doing okay thanks. It's good to be back.:)

Ooh that's nice! Well done on the weight loss so far. I bought some bouillon and had a mug earlier, it was yum.

Sophie, can I just say that having been away from this forum for almost a year...WOW - YOU LOOK AMAZING! :bighug:

Hi Jeanette, thanks for replying. :) I made a mistake - it was Wednesday I started STW. My head is much better today. I'm going shopping shortly so will def get some bouillon! It's been mainly sunny here today. I can't wait for some decent weather, it really lifts the spirits. I've put my Wii...

Hi Jojo, I'll be happy to buddy up with you. I'm on day 3 today. How are you doing?

Hello. It's me. I'm over on the VLCD forum now. X

Hi all, I started Shake the Weight on Tuesday. Previously lost 3 stones on SW but lost my way and put 1 back on. Got a family wedding in 5 weeks time so hoping to make a definite move towards target by then! Had bad headache yesterday, was struggling to drink enough water so may have to read...

Thanks Seacrest. A lot going on atm so not here as much as I'd like and my head all over the place. x

Thanks guys, I was hoping for more but just have to keep at it. :sigh:

I lost 1/2 lb.:confused:

Lost 1/2 lb. Well done on all those losses!

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Oh dear. Hope you avoid it. xxx

Hope you're having a fab time Mandlegrot...

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Thanks guys, you always make me feel better. :) I sp'ose it's not the end of the world. I've eaten well today to make up for it (lemon chicken and egg fried rice, yuk sung and prawn crackers btw) so I'm hoping it won't sabotage my weigh in next Tuesday. I'm just so cross with myself for being so...

What IS the matter with me??? Oh was away overnight so youngest daughter and I were alone for dinner. Yesterday morning I said to her, "You can choose what we eat tonight" I then gave her various options - risotto, jacket potatoes, SW chips (she loves them) with Linda Mc sausages. I came in...

Yes that's the plan. Thanks Charley. x

Well done Crazy and Fran! Today's been okay thanks although I haven't had chance to exercise today yet.

I lost 3lbs on my first week and like you Aliev was disappointed. On my second week I lost 3 1/2lb and on my third I lost 4lb. In the fourth week I lost another 1/2 lb so that was 11lbs in four weeks which I looking back I think is pretty good. Don't lose heart.

Good for you Fran! Yes Minky is very inspiring. You are very encouraging to all which is just as important on here.

Thanks hells x

I had a meal out on Saturday night but didn't go crazy. I'm hoping it'll show up next week.

Thanks Seacrest. x

STS again this week. I think I'll be in this group forever...

Had quite a good week re food and exercising (apart from the Austrian meal last Saturday) so disappointed to get another sts. Hoping it will show up next week. *sigh

I stayed the same.(said through gritted teeth)

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Another lovely pic Tetris. Hope you get your energy back pronto.

Well done ladies and here's to another fab week for us all.

Yes I think that's key - there's no way I could exercise so much if I didn't enjoy it. I think I've found a good balance of playing sport and exercising alone. Having said that, one of the couples I was out with last Saturday suggested I join their table tennis club on Friday nights... Yes on...

He's at the O2 Academy. I need to ring up tomorrow and check if there are tickets left. My younger daughter has declined but there's hope with #1 daughter. Aww thanks for saying you'd come Sea. (He is rather nice if a tad young for me lol) Feeling quite positive tonight that wi tomorrow SHOULD...

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Frank Turner is a folk/punk singer. He played at the opening ceremony of the Olympics last year. He's playing in Birmingham on Wednesday evening and I'm trying to persuade my daughter/s to go with me lol

Yes indeed. Good (ish) news this morning as the cyst seems to have calmed down again so I'm going to keep an eye on it and delay that visit to the GP. About to do some exercise but lurking about to watch Frank Turner perform on Breakfast TV.

5.15 AM? Eek!:eek:

Sounds like a mad few days, can't say I blame you for turning down that Bahrain job. Stay positive about your food choices - in the past you'd have eaten very differently I'm sure. :)

It was yummy. I had gravlax (which strictly speaking is Swedish I think) and prawns to start followed by geschnetzeltes huhn ( yeah okay I caved and had chicken in a sauce lol) with red cabbage, spinach and potatoes and finished with a vanilla cheesecake with berries. I also drank the best part...

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Fingers crossed re that crown Ruthie! :eek: Welcome and good luck Anna :)

Great post there Minky!

Oh Mandlegrot, so sorry to hear that! Can you really not get anyone to cover you tonight? Take care of yourself. xxx

Thanks Rach. Well the cyst seems to be going yuk so I will need to go to the docs on Monday. Teaching all day today so need to get my skates on now. Exercise is going to have to wait until this evening which will be interesting as I usually fit it in first thing. Got a busy weekend this one...

Get well soon Mandlegrot! X

We did it a couple of years back. Fingers crossed the weather will be good for you. Have a great time! :)

Sorry Elfy, tickled me that a relaxing weekend involved climbing Mount Snowdon. :D Have a good time. x

Poor thing x

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Oooh there's inspiration for dinner tomorrow - risotto!:D Hope your shift goes well.

Seacrest, yes it is. No problem! Hells, it's very meat driven. Also most things seem to be in sauce. I think I'll probably go for the pepper stuffed with cous cous option.

I've found it online. I've been before (last time about 14 years ago). I know what you mean Sea, about Austrian not being ranked top world cuisine but it is a really nice restaurant. I WILL make wise choices. Thanks hells. I'm likely going to the docs in the morning.

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In other news... the cyst I had back in February has started to erupt again. I felt like crying when I noticed in the shower this morning. It hadn't entirely disappeared but had definitely flattened and faded from it's purpley colour. Now it's swollen and has a kind of white head on it. (sorry...

Thanks Rachel. That's the great thing about this forum. I don't feel like I'm the only one experiencing ups and downs. Good for you getting back on track! Actually, on Jan 1st I was 5 1/2 lbs lighter than I am now - how screamworthy is that? Yes we WILL get there eventually. :)

Lol thanks for that Seacrest. Yes, let's do that. I'm not going to be weak and have a drink tonight. I almost went to the cinema ( latte and M & Ms practically obligatory) but now I'm not so that was close. Tomorrow is my non teaching day but will still be busy - I find it easier to stick to...

Lol @ mal. Camz maybe it'll show up next week? Keep going, you're doing fab.

As anticipated I sts at wi last night. I really need a kick up the bum. I've got a challenge going against my mate I go to badminton with. I knew her years ago when our kids were small and met her again when I joined SW and she was manning the scales. We've both said we're going to lose 3lbs...

It's tricky having done your thumb in, like you say you can't really "rest it" but it's very vulnerable to further damage and you are a flippin active person!Hope it mends quickly. Whenever I read what you've been doing or plan to do I feel like the world's laziest person in comparison. (I don't...

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Well done on some great losses Tuesday people!:D As expected I sts. :o

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Welcome back. A loss is a loss so well done for that. You set yourself high targets and I admire you for that but you are human remember. x

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You're doing brilliantly Fran and your Grandad is going to be SO impressed. I suspect I'll be keeping you company here for a while yet.

Lol I was talking Exerbeat - Tetris will understand. I have a banging head this morning - self inflicted - red wine yesterday. Why did I do that? Bet that means another sts at wi tomorrow. *shuffles off, grumbling to herself

I've not been as focused as I'd have liked tbh Rach. I need to stop faffing about on the food side. If I could do that AND continue with my exercising then I'm sure I'd be more successful. Welcome back! x

Yes I should use two remotes lol I meant cos of playing table tennis and badminton right handed plus now doing Exerbeat. Youngest daughter has been on it a couple of times but it's obviously not cool to admit you enjoy doing something your Mum does lol I also like the boxing exercises. I'm...

I've just made carrot cakes for a cake sale this morning at Church. I'm leaving youngest daughter to decorate them - vanilla icing and chocolate buttons are too tempting!

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I'm keeping up with the exercise and particularly enjoying the novelty of Exerbeat (although I suspect I'm going to end up with one extremely well toned arm and the other not quite so toned!) I can't believe my Easter holiday is drawing to an end and I still haven't sorted out my desk and...

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Well done!:)

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Thanks hells. x

Well done Charlie!:D

Welcome back Alice and good luck.:)

Thanks for the film reviews Tetris - always interested to read them. Sorry you're disappointed with your small weight loss but stay positive - I'm sure it will work in your favour eventually (the sticking to plan thing I mean). Being a bit bunged up is bound to have a negative effect I would...

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Fingers crossed for you mandlegrot (pardon the pun) Safe driving and have a g & t for me!

;) :D

Thanks ladies :heartpump:

Oooh I didn't think of that... *clutches at straw offered by Seacrest

So I'm exercising like a mad thing now. Trying to be really good re food. Pretty successfully so far. At weigh in last night I stayed the same but wasn't unduly surprised after the fortnight I had. Bit dispirited to find that when I nipped on the WiiFit after doing Exerbeat for 40 mins that it...

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Thanks mal x

Another sts for me. No great surprise after being poorly.

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Well done Mal!:D

Cherry I'm sorry to hear that. I've experienced the same thing and expect it to happen again this evening when I weigh in as I've upped my exercise significantly this week. Don't get dispirited, you'll probably find it will mean a good loss next week so long as you stay on track. :)

I've liked your last post because I feel I need to stay to group to stay focused, not because of your thumb. I hope it's not too painful and you get it sorted.

I dream of that too!

Cough gone, just a bit sniffly now. Can you believe it started a fortnight ago today? Just about to begin exercising although oh has taken to his bed so I'm up and down stairs like an up and down thing. Did you enjoy your trip? I've missed your humour on here.

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Had more glasses of wine than I planned to yesterday *sighs Better day today. Eaten ok. Did an just over an hour on the Wii and then half an hour on Exerbeat which I enjoyed. Did housework all afternoon and will be playing badminton later this evening.

Tetris I started Exerbeat this morning and I'm in Hungary atm lol It's made me realise how badly co ordinated I am which surprises me as I'm pretty good at badminton.:o

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You two are making me want to travel more! I had a trip to India (part work/part hol) in December and the food was mmmm so much better than "Indian" food here. I've cut down to working part time in the last year, the idea being that my money enables us to travel a bit and do more stuff without...

Not a veggie although got a couple in the family and even when they're not at home I find I'm tending to cook increasingly less meat. I can't imagine not eating bacon or fish though lol You're making me feel tired just reading about your itinerery for the day!

1 syn is roughly 20 calories. Hope that helps. :)

I think nicking some of your recipe ideas will help me. I'd like to drop below the 14 stone 7lbs mark so would like to lose 3lbs this week. I just need to get my backside in gear and focus. Tomorrow sounds busy, busy, busy! Have a great day.:)

Okay so feeling a bit better today. Had a good walk for half an hour. Had eyebrows waxed and hair cut. Met #1 daughter for lunch and opted for grilled salmon and salad. *polishes halo

Lol I'm familiar with Mandlebrot and did wonder... Thanks for your encouraging comments and YES definitely to a challenge. What do you reckon?

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Well done Mandlegrot (great name btw - sounds a bit Tolkienesque) I wish I could be as focused as you, I just can't seem to get my arse in gear at all!

Btw 12 stone is only an interim target.My eventual one is too distant to focus on as yet.:o

I usually start with balance games, move on to aerobic activities and then do a session of yoga exercises. I plan to branch out though, I've bought the Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred DVD and Wii Exerbeat through recommendations on here. Should be good if I ever unwrap them lol. (Also bought a...

I was thinking that myself!

Feeling a lot better today thanks but still got a husky voice. Oh has it now and is being a real drama queen about it. *drags sympathy out of the bag and goes to make him a Lemsip

Subscribing to your diary. Fascinating reading - it sounds like you are incredibly focused and so deserve that fabulous weight loss. Very inspirational. Go girl! :)

Well done!:)

Lol fingers crossed for Monday then.:D

Sending you a virtual hug on both accounts, Tetris. :bighug:

Too poorly to go to SW meeting last night. I suspect I'd have at best sts but more likely gained as I have eaten so much rubbish the last couple of days - and not even been able to taste it properly!:cry:

My cat is the same about his pouch of wet food. He comes into the bedroom and because it's always me who feeds him he whacks me gently but firmly on the nose with his paw - not the greatest way to be woken in the morning!:mad: :D

Well done mal!

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Lol @ Tetris "freat" The Wii Mini is a basic Wii console. It's red. The main difference is there is no Internet connection which doesn't bother me. It's compatible with all the Wii games etc. Didn't get up until 4 today. Still feeling awful. Very husky voice, throat still sore and horribly...

I've had Strepsils....whisky and honey... you name it. Still feeling lousy although have slightly more voice. Broken out into a streaming cold now. On a better note, just been out and bought a Wii Mini. I know it's basic but think it provides all I need. It's my fave colour too.:D

Thanks for the review Tetris. :) Btw, meant to say, your avatar pic is lovely!

Thanks hells. I've just watched the final episodes of "Lightfields" and "The Big Reunion" (that made me feel so old!lol) I'm trying to avoid taking anything that's going to sabotage my weight loss efforts (eg Strepsils, honey etc) but think I may have to.

I did resist. :) Just had some oatsosimple.

After tossing and turning and coughing in bed for the last hour and a half I've given up and got up and made myself a cup of tea. Now trying to resist the urge to have a hot cross bun with it...

Apart from #1 daughter moving into her first house with her boyfriend this weekend I should be able to take things relatively easily. Thanks Seacrest. x

It varies from school to school Tetris but mostly the kids I teach don't get too grumpy whatever their age. That's probably because they have me for a shortish session (usually 25-35 minutes) and I mainly use games and fun activities to reinforce maths basics. Tutoring can be different because...

Thanks hells. I have only a whisper of a voice today. :( I teach years 2-6in schools. Mainly Maths but some English. I tutor both subjects privately, usually in prep for Grammar School entrance exams.

Exerbeat arrived today but I have no Wii to play it on :cry: Tetris, keep up - I lost 3lbs when I weighed in last week and 2lbs this so I finally lost the 5lbs I gained in Lanzarote lol My throat is agony but I still taught this afternoon. The kids seemed to think it was some sort of game that...

I'm a big Gary Oldman fan but I found Tinker, Tailor, one of the slowest, most boring films I've ever watched.:sigh:

Oooh I just realised I've not posted on here since the weekend - naughty me! So how's it been going? Hmmm well.. I think I mentioned my Wii is broken. :cry:I'm going to have to get a new one but think I'm going to go for the mini Wii which my technically knowledgeable youngest daughter informs...

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2lbs off for me so now 14 st 9lbs. I'm hoping to lose the same again next week, despite it being Easter.

I lost 2lbs this week. Chuffed with that. :D

Hope it goes well tonight Tetris. Looking forward to hearing more details about Stoker. I'm looking forward to seeing the new Danny Boyle film, Trance.

You will Tetris! Your clothes must be feeling looser already?

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Great stuff Tetris! Sounds to me like you and G are both lucky to have each other! :D

Tetris tell me to mind my own business but... is G okay with you spending so time chatting with an ex? It's just that alarm bells rang when I read your last post... anyway... Minimins is a great place to make friends and let of steam about stuff. I get where you're coming from re the Wii - mine...

Was working all day in school then tutoring yesterday and out just after seven last night so opportunity to exercise. Grrr, This morning was surreal. I went to a table tennis group at the Church hall and played table tennis very badly for two hours. It was surprisingly energetic. Had quite a...

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CD - welcome and have a virtual hug. Life is horrible sometimes. Good luck and well done for making the decision to restart SW. I find this forum very supportive.

Fresh start Laura, you're not alone - we all have days/weeks like that. Get adept at drawing a line under your slips. Just think and I'll bet you've actually made some wise choices compared with what you might have done pre plan so it's not so awful as you might think. (Hope that makes some sense!)

I think it's so much harder to stay on plan in this cold snowy weather. Brrrrr!

But you are an inspiration to us Craig. :)

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Well done cookiecat!

Doh! That was far easier to see/do on my laptop than on the phone app. *feels a right plonker So much for doing MORE exercise, events overtook me and so far I've walked to and from school but only managed 10 minutes on the Wii today.

Looking good on the food and planning front Tetris! Meant to see Snow White & the Huntsman but didn't get round to it, was it any good? I'm not keen on Kristen Stewart tbh. My daughters saw Oz the Great and Powerful at the weekend and didn't seem overly impressed. I quite like the sound of...

I lost 3lbs this week so am now 14 st 11lbs...

:D Okay I'm an idiot but also new to mfp - I've accidentally added my breakfast twice - is there a way of editing my entry or do I have to go and eat another sachet of oatsosimple...?:o

Thanks Seacrest and hells :) You did hells but at wi last night I had actually lost 3lbs! :happy036: I really needed that to inspire me further so very pleased. Yesterday I did 40 minutes of Wiifit and walked to and from school. I'm hoping to do more than that today. Tetris I failed to win...

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Lost 3lbs this week which I was fairly pleased with.:)

I didn't even know they did them Tetris, I tend to buy Babybel Extra Light. Good to see you're viewing the whole picture rather than one snapshot if you'll excuse the chronic analogy. Any loss is better than a sts or a gain. You are doing really really well so please don't be discouraged! P.S...

Speedy recovery to you WFSJ! Good on you for being here under the circs. Good luck to all Tuesday weighers.

After successfully fending off a sore throat over the weekend I appear to have woken with a streaming cold this morning - the joys of teaching children! I'm also a mass of aches and pains after working out, walking back from school AND playing badminton for a solid two hours last night. There...

Thanks Tetris - the Wii played some encouraging music * tries not to think about the fact that she is still heavier than on Jan 1st this year :sigh: I'm feeling more optimistic after getting back on track with exercising again, I always feel fitter even if the weight loss is more in fits and...

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Don't be hard on yourself. Take it easy. Resist the pasta! Wii x

I am! Lol Restarted my MFP profile (invited you and hells to be friends (we're all 12 again lol)) Done a HUGE Tesco shop with lots of lovely fruit and veg and SW type stuff. Nice SW brekkie and about to go on the Wii and face the music. *gulp

Thanks hells. I'm chickening out of wi tonight as it's my nephew's birthday and there is way too much else going on atm. New start tomorrow. Honest.

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They were excellent. Justin is such a showman! I've seen them 4 times now and each time they've put on a great show.

Yes Tetris it was The Darkness.

Feeling a lot better this morning although my ears are still ringing from last night. As a friend said to me " nothing like a bit of prog rock to lift your spirits!" I think I may have lost a pound or so through dehydration boy, was it hot. I wore my red leather jacket for the first time in...

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Lol that's the kick up the a*** smiley which is probably the one I need! She's doing a combination of mocks and actuals atm. I'm giving her herbal tea, rescue remedy and lots of hugs atm. School are being v supportive which is good.

Thanks to all of you. She's 16, mid GCSE's always done brilliantly academically even though struggled with various illnesses - had tonsils out, suffered back and joint problems and migraines. She's lost her Nan and Grandma on the last 15 months and is really feeling the pressure to perform as...

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Thanks guys. I had a good time at badminton, won a few games and had a laugh. I feel in such better shape than when I started back in September. I remember I threw up after playing the first evening, only managed one hour and was beetroot like in the face. Lol WI this evening.My daughter is...

Hooray for Mal!:D

Well done Tetris! *dances around with happiness

Good luck mal, slow and steady wins the race!

Had a really busy weekend but stayed more or less on track *hopes the breadsticks and tarte au citron on Saturday night don't do too much damage Looking forward to badminton tonight and wi tomorrow night. Still haven't started the 30DS yet but will let you know when I do!

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...you get your arm stuck through the loop inside your jumper that is there for you to hang it on a coat hanger with. If I TRIED to do it purposely I'm sure I couldn't and it is SO annoying! Grrr...

Hope you have a lovely time at the christening with your new found confidence and watch out for those canapes! x

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Has someone started a March Exercise thread? If so can someone post the link here please? Thanks.

Thanks guys. I & S I have got more into the yoga routines on the WiiFitPlus more lately. I've worked more hours this week so I haven't yet had chance to try the Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred dvd I bought. I suspect I'm not going to win the bidding on the Exerbeat on EBay as I'm not prepared to...

Thanks Seacrest :)

Any exercise is better than no exercise and what CC said about cardiovascular is right. I haven't had Thai for absolutely years but what was said sounds right to me. Mmmm drooling at the memory of chicken satay now...

I've had similar experiences after upping my exercise so I agree with Gpuk. Don't give up - you've achieved such a lot.

I'm addicted to the toffee flavour Muller Lite yoghurts :o Glad you're both on the mend.

Some fab weight losses - well done everyone!

Well done on your exercising and sticking to the eating plan Tetris! I hope you and and G are both feeling better now. I found it really interesting to read your film reviews. My oh and I always make snap decisions on what films we fancy seeing by the forthcoming trailers and I think this can...

Thanks you two!:D

Well done Tylar! I've gained 5lbs which takes me to 15 stone but am determined to lose some this coming week so am not rejoining the other group!

Well it was worse than I feared - I'd put on 5lbs. :sigh: I suppose when I think about it, that's over 3 weeks - a fortnight of which I was taking antibiotics and quite poorly and the other week I was away. I'm now cooking tuna pasta.:o

I put 5lbs on as I expected. That's over 3 weeks and includes a fortnight of being ill and a week in Lanzarote. Onwards and downwards (weightwise!)

Yes it's showing :) that's what confused me cos the post was obviously yesterday, doh @ me!

* confused I was going by the stats under your pic Malamobile Well done on your loss though!

Found one on ebay so bidding on that but shush don't tell anyone.:D

Exerbeat "not available" = gutted

Hello everybody - I'm back! :wavey: Thanks for all your comments, it's really nice to get here and read them. I spent last week (half term) in Lanzarote. It was a week of sunbathing (mid to high 20's), swimming, riding on camels (should I have included that in my exercise diary? lol) and...

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That's fantastic Emmie - well done! Malamobile I'm sure you'll be in the next group after today, good luck!

127 Hours

...you rediscover your love of Beck

Tetris my weight loss is also erratic, I usually exercise lots but that doesn't seem to guarantee a weight loss for me. I was 17 st 5 lbs when I started but lost only 3 pounds on week 1. I think people vary a lot. Some folks who've got to target have said how easy they find SW to do at my group...

Jeremy Irons

Focused apart from the Mentos addiction then :D

Lionel Jeffries

Well done Tetris, you sound really focused!:)

Julie & Julia

Bob Hoskins

Well done Oey!

The Witches of Eastwick

Laurie Metcalf

Splash!

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This is becoming more of a medical diary than a slimming diary but hey ho. Saw the GP this morning - 45 minutes of trudging through snow to get there and the same back so at least I got some body magic in! I've been described different antibiotics and if it hasn't improved by the end of the...

Yes it did :)

Ahhh you're probably right. Shame when you're doing so well. :)

Tetris I've read all your diary and have to say your writing style is great - so readable I can almost imagine it's you speaking lol. Well done on all your fantastic achievements so far - I'm sure you'll get where you want to be with such focus and determination. I know what you mean about...

Thanks Tetris - some great ideas there. It's good to have you with us! :)

Under your picture at the side. It says update statistics, click on it and put in your current weight, it'll automatically work out the changes for you. :)

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Me too! You're both doing really well. Nadine you need to update your statistics. :)

Verdict from the nurse yesterday was - it's swollen and hot to the touch. She said to keep changing the dressings and go back next Wed so I have an appointment then BUT today it's even more swollen so I'm planning to go to see the doc on Monday morning. I can't go on like this. Not that I was...

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Still a bit uncomfortable. Managing to do my teaching. Fortunately I walk around a lot while I do it lol. I'm back at the surgery this morning to get checked out. Thanks again, you two. X

Thanks for the advice hells and Seacrest. I will definitely act on it! I wasn't going to WI tonight but once again #1 daughter insisted and EUREKA! I lost 1/2lb. I know it's not much but it's movement - at last!!!!! :)

Lost 1/2lb this week despite illness but at 14st 9lbs I think I'll be here awhile yet.

I lost 1/2lb. Yay!:)

That sounds like a good idea hells. I've not seen those but then I've not looked for them. I usually order online from Tesco so I'll check that out.

Well done Lovehandles!

Thanks ladies. I know what my problem is, it's all the thinking involved - what to eat, when to buy it, how to cook it, actually doing all those things. The last time I lost any significant amount of weight was just before I got married - I joined WW and my mum planned and bought and cooked all...

Yes it is. I've eaten three cookies today - it's like my finger is permanently on the self destruct button - I don't know what's the matter with me!

OMG not going into details about when I changed the dressing but :sign0137: Walked to school, taught, walked to GPs (that's me done for exercise today! Doc said it was "coming along nicely". I have to keep changing the dressings, taking the painkillers and go back again on Wednesday morning...

Not feeling too bad atm so, decided to do some gentle exercise on Wii and then have a bath and see what's occurring under the dressing. Really hope I don't have to have more invasive treatment bleurgh! Hoping I'll be able to teach this afternoon. (I don't get paid otherwise lol) I'll have a bit...

Thanks Seacrest. x

Thanks hells, unfortunately it seems to be swelling again. I can't see me being able to teach tomorrow. I have a GP apt tomorrow afternoon so it'll be looked at then. :sigh:

Not sure when I'll be able to start exercising as yet...:cry:

Had a vile day but thanks for asking Seacrest. Dreadful night's sleep tossing and turning with pain, clockwatching til I could have more painkillers then felt really sick after taking them. Was sposed to be meeting s-in-law for shopping/brunch in Brum but had to cancel. She came round with...