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Well there's nothing like a spot of bikini shopping to strike down my optimism and make me feel like a big chunky lump. Gutted isn't the word. Today is my birthday and my hubby said he would buy me a nice new bikini as we have 2 holidays planned. Well it was a disaster. The changing room...

Thanks ladies! A hideous gain of 1.8lb but I'm not too upset by it really. It's TOTM for me which never helps, but as well as that, I keep reminding myself that this time last year I was over 2 stone heavier and miserable. It doesn't matter if I never lose another pound, I'm healthy now and a...

Weigh in tomorrow- eek!! I'd love a STS but just have that "heavy" feeling so it'll probably be a gain. Just in from a 5 mile run so maybe that will help?!

Ha, I spoke too soon and have been feeling quite snacky the past few days!!

Fantastic! Well done you. 4lb is a huge loss!

Howdy folks! Just a quick check in. Had some lovely "time-off" in Fri, Sat and Sun (not all planned, oops!) but back to 1600 cals since Monday. Having one of those weeks where I don't seem to be too hungry between meals so I'm embracing that and not eating unnecessarily. Not sure if the scales...

Ha ha, yes, me too! Summer is fast approaching!

Yay! Welcome back!! X

Well, another loss this week but a measly 0.4lb! So close to the 9's it's killing me!! RawrGirl -- Goal Date: May 17 / 10lbs (2.4 lost, 7.6 to go) Squishy -- Goal Date: May 27 / 12lbs (2.8 lost, 9.2 to go) aniauk83 -- Goal Date: May 23 / 17lbs (2 lost, 15 to go) Gemmy29Wales -- Goal Date...

Cute! My little girl is 21 months. Time really does fly. Great fun though!

Ah lovely, I miss toddler group now I'm working. How old is your little lady?

Fantastic! So jealous!

Thanks hun! Feel like I'm finally back in the zone.

Hello hello! How are you getting on my dear? X

Good week so far. I find that when I'm busy in work, I'm not hungry, but when things are a little quieter, I get snacky which has made me realise how much of a boredom eater I really am! Anyway, I've been around 1600 cals each day and since I've been avoiding bread for lunch I'm a lot leas...

Fantastic news! Well done! Sounds like a great job. X

Treat day was fab but very filling. Felt stuffed and ill going to bed last night which was just stupid. Back on the wagon today and although I'm quite snacky (not helped by having chocolate in the house!) I'll be coming in at 1600 cals as planned.

Thanks my lovely! Feeling a lot less bloated sine I stopped eating this particular brown bread, despite the fact that I've eaten other bready things, so maybe it's a particular ingredient in the brown bread!

My usual time is around 29/30 mins! I was just desperate to get home!! Pizza on its way, very excited!! X

Good weigh-in this week considering the bloating. Down 0.6lb. It's not an amazing loss by any means but it's in the right direction. Few treats planned for tomorrow, including a take-away pizza from a new place near us that does authentic, wood-fired pizzas, instead of the usual Dominoes etc...

Quick update as I'm off to work but woohoo, a loss! RawrGirl -- Goal Date: May 17 / 10lbs (2.4 lost, 7.6 to go) Squishy -- Goal Date: May 27 / 12lbs (2.4 lost, 9.6 to go) aniauk83 -- Goal Date: May 23 / 17lbs (0.4 lost, 16.6 to go) Gemmy29Wales -- Goal Date: Jul 15 / 28lbs (6 lost, 22 to go)...

Another good week, yippee! Just been for a 5k run in gale-force winds and April showers but managed it in 27:50 so I'm happy with that. Time for a nice shower now, then a cup of tea with some 72% cocoa Swiss chocolate. My evening treat! Still have this bloated belly so going back to non-bread...

Good to have you back and sounds like you're in a good frame of mind. Good luck with the weigh-in tomorrow. X

That's fantastic! Well done you. Have updated below for you. RawrGirl -- Goal Date: May 17 / 10lbs (2.4 lost, 7.6 to go) Squishy -- Goal Date: May 27 / 12lbs (1.8 lost, 10.2 to go) aniauk83 -- Goal Date: May 23 / 17lbs (0.4 lost, 16.6 to go) Gemmy29Wales -- Goal Date: Jul 15 / 28lbs (6 lost...

Here to subscribe! Never heard of this Beyond Temptation, but sounds interesting! Off to do some research. I'd be scared of the stocking-up phase too though! X Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Hello Nettee! Had missed you, was wondering where you'd gone! Welcome back. I too take a little unscheduled break every now and then. Let's just say we did it to boost our metabolisms?!! That 4lb will be gone in no time, don't worry. Not updating here yet ladies as I've moved my weigh in day to...

Happy Monday folks! Sorry to anyone tuning in to see my weigh-in result! I have decided to change my weigh-in day to Friday. This is because I tend to have my cheat/treat day on a Saturday and usually end up a little bloated, and then weigh heavy in a Monday. So I think my Friday weight will be...

Ha ha, doesn't happen often!!

Had a great week, woohoo. Being in work has helped a lot. Today is treat day (but being sure not to eat for the sake of it!) and then back on the wagon tomorrow and weigh in Monday morning. Eek! Feeling good though. Glad the bug is behind me! X

Well done! A pound is great! I know the frustration of weighing lighter during the week though. Scales are so cruel! I regularly weigh a pound heavier on weigh in day. The next morning I'll be back down again! Grr. Well done though, enjoy the rest of your weekend. X

Oh you're very welcome! Wasn't the greatest challenge ever...!! :)

Not sure if it tickles your taste buds but oatcakes (Aldi do their own range :)) with sugar-free peanut butter are a good snack and the peanut butter would help you add cals without eating crap for the sake of it! Mmmm, peanut butter! I had to stop buying it because I had an addiction. Haven't...

Thanks so much! Dreading and looking forward to Monday weigh-in in equal measures! X

That's funny. I was going to ask if you were maybe eating too little! I used the Fat2Fit Radio app (saw their website mentioned here) and used their calculators to work out how many cals I should be eating per day. That's where I got my 1600 from. Apparently you may not lose (or, shock horror...

Having a good week. Being in work definitely keeps me disciplined! Although it's a hungry week for me. I just can't seem to feel full at all. I'm on 1600 cals a day which should be plenty but because I've started work this week I haven't managed any exercise at all, so I haven't been able to...

Thanks so much! Yep, I'm settling in. It's a bug change from bring home all day and I do miss my little lady but unfortunately I have to work so I'm glad I've found something that I like doing!

Sorry, yes!! Typical first day, reading a lot of procedures, following people like a lost puppy etc! I'm at a temporary desk this week but will hopefully have my proper one next week. Everyone has been lovely so far though.

Is it wrong that that all sounded delicious to me?! Hee hee! Not to worry, it's just a glitch and sometimes these little events pop up and there's not much you can do. Think back to some of your biggest binges in the past and I bet this is nowhere near the scale of any of them. In fact it's not...

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Hi! Yes, she's doing great. She perked up as soon as she'd passed it on to me, cheeky monkey! X Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

So Monday, my old foe, and weigh-in day. This morning I was down 1.8lb. Not a bad loss for calorie counting but I couldn't help be disappointed as for 5 days straight I had that tummy bug and I finished the week nearly 5000 cals under my target! How did I not lose more?! Yesterday was my first...

Welcome Gemmy! Have added you to our list below! Well I lost almost 2lb this week. To be honest I'm actually a little disappointed with that, considering I had a tummy bug for 5 days! Oh well, I'll go have a little moan about it in my diary! RawrGirl -- Goal Date: May 17 / 10lbs (2.4 lost...

Yes! I've been stuck since January! Some of it is my own fault though because I get fed up and pig out!

Thank you as always, my skinny friend! Finally started feeling better (and stopped running to the loo) around lunch time today. Going to take it very easy food-wise tomorrow and try to drink plenty of water to rehydrate. Then weigh in, eek! Ha- I don't really feel fab at the moment but some...

Just popping in to say hello! Your photos are amazing- well done on your weight loss so far! X

Good work RawrGirl! You're still doing so well! This is gonna be our summer, I just know it! And welcome to our newest member ;) I weigh-in on Monday morning so will update then. Have had a tummy bug since Tuesday though, so I'd be pretty shocked (and horrified) with anything but a loss! X

Thanks hun! You're doing great, love to see you so motivated. Hope I can get my mojo back soon. Friend's wedding in Spain in less than two months so want/need to look fab for that ;) x

Right, time to check in here! Usually when I'm quiet on Minimins it's because I'm too busy stuffing my face, but not this time! So Easter Saturday, my little lady had her first ever vomiting bug. Cue lots of washing, burning of candles, sterilising of hands, changing of HIDEOUS nappies, oh and...

Oh no, didn't think you were criticising at all!! I was just logging my update before moving on to the next challenge.

Hmm, well I lost a grand total of 3.5lb for this challenge. And stayed off Peanut butter! So semi-fail, semi-win?! Next challenge will be better.

Me, brilliant?! Ha, I don't think so! But thank you. Well I managed to lose a few pounds over the Lent challenge but not as many as I'd have liked. I have my best friend's wedding in Spain at the beginning of June so will set my goal date as the Monday before, as that's my weigh in day. I'd...

This weather is so depressing, isn't it? I definitely think it's contributing to my lack of motivation at the moment. It's just so cold all the time, I want to curl up with tea and chocolate!

Fantastic! Well done you, you're doing so great. Enjoy the well deserved drinks tonight. I'm a big mojito fan! X

Hello hello my lovely! Wow, so happy for you! That job sounds perfect and such a good fit for you. I'm delighted. And you're doing so well with your diet too, putting me to shame as usual. So yes, the good news is that today I found out that I got the job that I really wanted. It's only a 5...

Ah that's lovely- you'll all have babies around the same age! We didn't tell anyone until after our first scan (12 weeks) and it was so hard! Was convinced my mum or friends would just "know" but actually no one guessed! Hope you had a lovely night! I'm back on the wagon today, pat on the back...

You know me so well Goose! Too late I'm afraid, I had a treat day, but solely to boost my metabolism, ahem ahem...! Hope you're doing well and having a good weekend! X

5 days done and dusted. Fed up today (and it's only 10am!) as it's a holiday weekend here for St. Patrick's Day. Not sure I can face a whole 3 days without eating? Spending lots of time as a little family and the weather is dry so we'll be out and about. I'm torn really. Do I eat for a few days...

How on earth did I miss this post? Oh my goodness the difference is amazing! You look fantastic, such skinny legs. I'm so jealous! ;)

Run cancelled today as sinuses are worse- head feels like it's stuffed with cotton wool! Also only managed 5 hours sleep last night and I need a minimum of 8 to function normally! Anyway, I'm hoping it'll pass without a trip to the doc for an antibiotic. I can think of better things to spend...

Day 3 done and done. Besides sinus trouble I'm feeling good and think I'm in Ketosis as hunger is easing. Woohoo! Heading out for a run tomorrow and have a hockey match next Tuesday. Other than that I'm only really walking as exercise. Partly because I'm sick and partly because I lack energy on...

It's such a sense of achievement! I love that it can be social too, I regularly meet a friend for a run and a catch up. We don't even realise how far we've run! X

Thanks hun! You're doing great. Hope the running goes well. I used to hate running but now I'm a convert! X

Day 2 underway. Managed to negotiate the gauntlet of dinner time yesterday evening without cheating so was quite chuffed with myself. It was cold and miserable and I was coming down with a sinus infection, so it would have been very easy to order a takeaway and stuff my face. But I didn't. Phew...

Decided if better check in here. Can't remember the last time I powered a proper entry or updated my stats. Tut tut tut. Anyway, I have finally managed to get into the right frame of mind again, and am on day 1 of my VLCD. Not even sure what has made me feel different, or made me think to...

Oh I'm so delighted for you. It's bloody scary to think you're going to be a parent but don't worry, if I can do it, anyone can! Plus, you have months to get your head around it! Enjoy your pregnancy and don't worry about your weight. You can lose it after baby arrives!

WOOHOOOOOO Goose! That is fantastic news! Exciting times ahead. When are you due? X

Oh RawrGirl, I'm welling up just reading that. I cant begin to imagine what they must be gong through. From that excitement to utter devastation. My heart goes out to them. I don't know what else to say. Hugs. X

Hello my lovely! Yes, maintaining is a b!tch isn't it? Although I need to get back there before I can complain about it! How are you doing? I've had numerous false starts with my VLCD. I had a few job interviews (finally!) this week, plus a night out planned on Sat so decided to wait until...

Good question Goose! Lets just say, I'm starting back today after a week off the rails. Yet again. Will update later! X

Actually I just found my old honeymoon bikinis in the attic yesterday. Tried them on last night and they were TOO BIG! I would have pranced around in them all day if it wasn't so cold here...!

Fantastic! Well done you. X

Thanks goose! Now questioning whether I'm even in the right frame of mind either...!! So weighed in on Monday ad was delighted. So delighted that I had dinner on Monday night. Healthy dinner but food all the same. Little lady has a chest infection and has been hard work (not her fault, bless...

Of course! Welcome! Add your name and pledge to the bottom of the list. Or I'll do it next time I'm on the computer ;)

Aw thank you! X

Well, diet is amazing, but thank you!! ;)

Hee hee, I'm a skinny jeans convert! I was never able to wear them before. Now I wear them TUCKED INTO BOOTS! I've never been able to wear boots before either as my calves were huge. X

Fantastic! Such a difference, especially your thighs. Bet you feel great. Keep it up! X

Thanks hun! Yes, usually I'd say "feck it, I've cheated so might as well eat for the whole week!" but glad that this time I managed to keep my head on. Don't worry, at least with Lipotrim you know that the 9's are only a week or two away. With any other diet, it would be months! X

Fantastic! Well done you. X I'm 10st 1.4lb as of weigh in this morning. So only 1.5lb until i see the 9's again! Had a good weekend. Slightly off plan though. We had a night out planned for Sat (no food or drink involved!) but couldn't make it because of snow. BUT we had a babysitter for the...

Just updating too. Hope I haven't messed up the list as I'm on my phone. X Squishy McFatterson (5.8lb lost, 10.4lb to go) (Giving up Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Sweets and Biscuits) RawrGirl (1.6lb lost, 5.4lb to go) (Taking up Flexibility/Yoga) Little Miss Diet (0 lost, 14lbs to go) (giving up...

Drum roll please....!! Down 5.8lb, wooohoooo! Delighted with that considering my cheat meal on Saturday. That means I've only 10.4lb to target. Fingers crossed it will only take a few more weeks.

Oh man- I have to see these on Facebook AND Minimins?! You tease! They look amazing though. Prince Charming is a lucky man ;) Well done on a great weekend. X

Best of luck! X

((((((Virtual Hug))))) you poor thing. Do whatever you need to do to A. Stay happy, so you don't go back to where you were in January And B. Continue to lose weight to get back to where you want to be. Even if it comes off a bit slower, so what?! You're not a blimp!! See how the week goes...

Aw Hun, I feel for you, I really do. My best advice would be to step away from the Lipotrim for a while. Yes, you may come back to it again at some stage in your life, but it's not for you right now. Have you done JUDDD before? If not it might be really good for you to get stuck into a new diet...

I know- my eating habits in Jan were shocking! You'd think I was never going to see food again and I was eating anything I could get my hands on. So embarrassing actually and I would die if anyone knew what or how much I'd eaten. Step AWAY from the chocolates!! I asked hubs to dig out the...

Ugh, such a pain. I see his point too but you're right, it's not the diet's fault if people put weight on afterwards, it's THEIR fault for returning to the same old habits (me included...!!) I've had a messy first week back too. Had that meal last night and then was so hungry feeding hubby and...

You're definitely taking the right approach. If it happens it happens, or when it happens, it happens! We were the same with our baby. I see people putting so much pressure on themselves to get pregnant and the stress seems to delay it! Vicious cycle really! Oh sure I did Lipotrim 5.5 years ago...

Had a lovely lovely night last night. Felt guilty for eating but enjoyed it at the same time, if that makes sense! Of course the temptation is there to just keep eating today but at the moment I'm having a cup of tea for breakfast and will continue with my TFR meals later on today. Back on the...

V quick post as I'm running out the door but I'm taking a very unplanned break tonight from TFR, and confessing here beforehand! We had a night out planned but crazy snow here has put a stop to that as roads are dangerous. BUT baby is with my mum for the night so hubby and I are walking to local...

Woohoo! Congrats! You'll be in the 9's in no time. You seem so happy which is lovely. Enjoy the rest of your weekend! We have a lovely night out planned, parents taking our little lady gor the night, and it's snowing like crazy here so I don't know if we'll even get out! Grr!

Don't worry! I manage to cook for my family while not eating so nothing is worse than that ;) It's great when you're in the zone though, long may it last! X

Oh goose you crack me up! Sorry you're not pregnant (or am I sorry you can't eat?!! Ha ha!) oh man I can't wait to eat again too but I'm going to stick on TFR for as long as I can, while I can (I have nothing coming up any time soon where I would HAVE to eat, so now is a good time for me to...

Day 4 nearly done and dusted. Feeling a little weak but nothing major. I have a hockey match tomorrow morning so a little worried about how I'll manage to run around for 70 minutes! Couldn't sleep last night so was thinking about targets to pass some time! So I definitely want to get to 9st 5lb...

Amazing! Well done you! Maybe the key is to NOT try?!!

Yes, food is constantly on my mind! I sit watching all the food and cookery channels, and find myself dreaming about food and cheating on my diet, then waking up in a panic!! You will be in the 10's and then the 9's in no time once you stick with it. X

Wow Charlie, you have done really well! I'm on the app too, wish we could see more! Sitting in Starbucks sipping a cuppa and drooling over all the goodies for sale. But hey, being skinny is much more important! Have a great weekend ladies. It's definitely the hardest part of the week. X

Yep, I hear ya! I'd love one of those amazing metabolisms but they're hard to come by!! I find it easier to just have no food whatsoever. Whenever I tried WW etc. I slowly let treats, extra portions etc sneak in as I got cocky about losing a bit if weight! At least with a TFR I can't cheat at...

Amazing!! Well done you. That's a fantastic loss. X

Yay! I agree, this forum is amazing for support. I've made some great diet buddies here. I did LT for my wedding (5.5 years ago) too and got to 10st but never refed properly and my weight climbed steadily from there, especially when I had a baby in 2011. So here I am! I was doing great up...

Hi! Yes, me! Long story short, I got from the 12s to the 10s with Lipotrim before Xmas, and even got into the 9s for a while thanks to the winter vomiting bug! I've just started back on TFR (New You instead of Lipotrim, to save money!) to get to my ultimate goal of 9st 5lb, which will be 3...

Oh yes, I have the pooch too Goose. I blame my child! It has reduced a lot since losing weight, thankfully. I think it will be fine if I get one of those sexy 50's style bikinis with the highish waist?! Day has gone well so far. First meal at 11, second at 6 and going to have my soup shortly...

I have super-tight hamstrings from running and years of hockey! I'm really inflexible too but the yoga class was dark and people were concentrating on their own postures so I don't think anyone noticed me ;) I couldn't believe how flexible the instructor was though. She literally had her head...

Aw, I still think you look fab at 143! Maybe because that's lighter than I am at the moment?!! The difference in the pics is really incredible. You've done so amazingly well but I think you realise that! I know what you mean about a buffer. I'm dying to get to 131 but I know I won't be...

Glad you're having a good week! Me too, so far....! X

You look fab! Really suits you. And look at your chiselled jaw, gorgeous. You look just like Julia Roberts, especially in the second pic!

Ha ha, yep. I know exactly what you mean!

I know- I even used to do it on my Wii fit! But much prefer a class, find it so much better! X

Of course, welcome! Enjoy Yoga! I love it but it's so expensive here. X

I thought you were quiet! I get little addictions now and then too. At the moment I'm addicted to watching that MTV show Catfish online. I need to get out more ;) Woohoo to being back at 129! I cannot wait to get as low as that. X

Oh and I have kickboxing tonight for the first time in months. Can't wait! I think I'll end up burning more calories than I've eaten today! Dentist tomorrow morning for annual check up. Hope my Ketosis breath isn't too bad. Don't think I'm in Ketosis yet anyway. Can't wait to step on the...

Goose is right RawrGirl, if you are at target and happy, keep maintaining! If you want to lose a bit more (always tempting!) the go for it. I know my ultimate target is 9st 5lb because this will be a 3 stone loss. The temptation is definitely there to get to the "8's" though! Day 2 going...

Go team! One day closer to skinny-dom my dear! X

Day one, check. Phew. Thought I'd never be able to type that. Hungry but filling up on liquids.

It's great- there are shakes, soups and bars, delivered to your door the next day and cheaper than Lipotrim. Much tastier too. The bars are delicious! You can have one a day, then shakes or soups for the other meals. You can have 3-4 meal replacements a day. I'm sticking to 3 a day to save money...

Welcome back Ava! I'm back too, but on the New You Plan instead of Lipotrim. Started back today after a loooooong break over Xmas and beyond. Was doing so well up to Xmas and then I got a taste for naughty foods again and couldn't cop myself on! Well done on getting through day one. I'm hoping...

Thank you! Yes, 2 stone doesn't always send like much but makes a huge difference! X

Hi everyone! Have updated and tidied up the list below. I hope I haven't left anyone out but if I have it wasn't intentional so please add yourself back on! I am back on the VLCD from today, one day at a time and all that.... Best of luck everyone! Squishy McFatterson (0lb lost, 16.2lb to go)...

Ah thanks so much! X

Well good news for you Goose, from Monday we can be diet buddies! Long story short, I've decided to start my VLCD again on Monday. Two reasons really. I have two hockey matches back to back tomorrow and there is no way I would survive them without food. I'm not in Ketosis yet. Also, I want to...

Welcome everyone! Wow, we've got loads of people now, yay! Will go on the laptop later and tidy up the list. X

Oh Goose, I love that you're some Lipotrim black-marketeer!! I decided to order this New You stuff instead because it's much cheaper, and also arrives to my door without me having to crawl back to the pharmacy and tie myself up in knots telling lies!! So far, the flavours are much better. I know...

Drum roll please...! Day 1 of "New You" VLCD. Breakfast was a Maple and Almond bar. Saved it for a shopping trip with my mum and had it with a cup of tea in a nice cafe. It was surprisingly tasty and I know I'll be glad to actually chew on something as I really missed that with Lipotrim...

It's quite hard to add people for some reason! If you're on your computer, have a look over to the left and under my Minimins username, profile pic etc there should be the blue MFP symbol. If you click on that it'll bring you through to my MFP profile and you can add me!

Great! Welcome welcome! I'm on MFP too, feel free to add me. X

It did and you look fantastic! Well done! A big big difference between the pics. Keep up the great work. X

There's always that fear that you'll wake up one morning, back to 170-something but realistically, it won't happen! Not overnight anyway! You may have a slight gain but nothing that won't be gone by the next week. Just your body adjusting. Yeah, strangely enough I'm looking forward to starting...

WELCOME BACK! Will send on my invoice for my secretarial duties while you were gone...!!

Well ladies, since I was a complete and utter failure at this challenge, tut tut tut, I am going to kick this next challange in the droopy, flabby, butt! Join me folks, join me! http://www.minimins.com/challenges-weight-loss-otherwise/308411-team-skinny-lose-lent.html#post6086263

Hello hello! So here is a challenge to get us one step closer to a Skinny Summer (certainly my first skinny summer since I was about 10 years of age, ha ha!) I'm running this to coincide with Lent, so if you want to maybe give something up (or indeed take up something new) that you feel might...

I hear ya. Damn those women with high metabolisms!! I'm so jealous, i'd love to eat what i want and never gain weight! You're right though, think dieting makes me think more about food, and work towards treats etc. I thought I had it all sussed before Xmas (maybe I did) and then I just lost...

So glad I'm not alone! It just shows that even when I've lost the weight, I still have issues with my eating habits. Ugh. Berry, funny you should mention it- my skin is awful at the moment and it was so clear when I was eating healthily! Another incentive to cop myself on I suppose! Right...

Yes yes, I'm still alive! Time to check in and confess my sins. Have gone completely off the rails and back to shocking eating habits. Weigh in this morning was an absolutely disgraceful and embarrassing 10st 6.2lb. Yes, 146.2. I'm so annoyed with myself. I was doing so so well before Xmas and...

Aw thanks for fixing! Wouldn't want to miss anyone's great losses!! X

Sorry, on my phone and some of the list got cut off!

Posting on behalf of RawrGirl who is back at 129 as of today! Yippee!! RawrGirl (129lb!) Greta (7lbs down, 1lbs to go) Clanger72 (8lbs down, 0lb to go) Nettee (5lb down, 2lbs to go) Squishy (1.6lb down, 8lb to go) XJ-esX (0lb down, 5lbs to go) BerryBerry (4lb down, 3lbs to go) And as for...

Posting on behalf of RawrGirl who is banned from posting for a month for a small misdemeanour, but losing weight nonetheless! Chuffy_29 11lbs (0lbs lost, 11lbs to go) Madmuppet 12lbs (4lbs lost, 8lbs to go) *joanne* 10lbs (0lbs lost, 10lbs to go) Xianaleigh 10lb (0lb lost, 10lbs to go)...

We're not worthy oh skinny one! Well done lovely lady! Xxx

Sorry, that's should have said starting Tuesday! To bring me up to my treat of Pancake Tuesday, and then Lent. So a "normal" day tomorrow.

Ok so dress shopping went really well! It was a communal changing room and for the first time in my life I don't panic about getting undressed in front of others. We tried on lots of styes and the 3 of us will all be wearing the same colour but different styles. I'm really happy with mine- a one...

Woohoo! Fantastic RawrGirl! Oh I can't wait to be as low as 129. Enjoy your weekend skinny lady. X

Yes, I was only thinking that today RawrGirl! Bridal shops are the same here, I don't understand it. My wedding dress was a 12 but I was definitely a 10 then, at most. How cruel! The dresses we are looking to get (Dessy-i think they're American) can be altered but I think I will go for a...

Wow, I've been a poor diary-keeper! I'm still here, still plodding along. A good week so far. Not an amazing week but since Monday I have been within my cals for the day. Went for a run yesterday, a long walk today, and have another run planned for tomorrow morning. The bridesmaid dress shopping...

Oh I love this! I never even considered one like this but if in not happy with my tummy by summer, this is the perfect option. Actually, I saw something interesting on Pinterest last week (that I forgot to repin!!) about the dreaded lower-belly pouch that a lot of us complain about being...

I'm here!! Just busy this week but slowly getting my act together. Reduced cals yesterday and today and tomorrow will, yes WILL, be an on-target day if it kills me!

Thanks hun! Definitely the kick I need. X

I am actually embarrassed to post here after the week I've had. I'm 3lb up and it's totally my fault for eating like an idiot all week. Time to cop myself on. Ugh. Hating myself today.

Right, that wasn't pleasant! But totally expected. A gain of 3lb. Ho hum. That's what happens when you slip back into old, pathetic, greedy eating habits. Have a tiny few "goodies" to get rid of today but other than that, it's a week on the straight and narrow. Really need to drink more...

Chubby fingers!!

Oh dear oh dear. Weigh in tomorrow morning will NOT be pretty...

Can only reply quickly but just wanted to say that yet again our similarities scare me- I made a pig of myself this weekend, even when I was fit to burst I kept eating. I haven't had time to analyse my behaviour but for me it seems that if I'm "allowing myself a break" I try to cram in as many...

Great! Keep it up! It's tough, very tough, but it works and I can honestly say my life is so much better since I lost the weight. Best of luck! X

Thanks Charlie! I did 4 weeks on Lipotrim, then took a break, and then another 2 weeks on Lipotrim. I didn't exercise much beyond long walks and one or two kickboxing classes a week as I didn't really have much energy. Now that I'm calorie counting I do a lot more.

Thanks so much!

Goose! So good to hear from you! Poor you reading my diary- I'm such a moan! I really should be happy with how far I've come but my problem in the past has been that I've never fully achieved goal. I don't want to fall short this time as it's the best I've ever done. Mind you, I have moved my...

Woohoo! Fantastic. Congrats to you both. Xxx

Just checking in on all you lovely ladies! I'm still here, just having a messy week. Not bingeing but not being a saint either. Anyway, I'm back in business on Monday and no doubt the horrible number flashing on my scales will whip me back into shape pronto. Have a lovely weekend. X

Aggghhh! I feel for you! I'm struggling to decide what to do and it's not even my decision to make. It just feels like there's always "something" thrown in our path to tempt us, doesn't it?! It does to me anyway! I don't know what to say other than no matter what you decide, you're not going to...

Thanks so much ladies. Still hanging in, just about. Have been over my cals most days but not by thousands. I'm still well under 2000 each day. I think I just need to accept that I'll gain this week and start afresh on Monday. The only possible "bad" day next week is Saturday and other than that...

Well this week is a struggle. Not sure why. It's like I get a taste for "naughty" food and I'm addicted again. Also, at the back of my mind is the fact that I have a relatively uncontrolled weekend ahead (I'm away without much control over food, although I CAN control portion size if I want to!)...

Ah ha ha, hilarious! Yes, it's disappeared now. I'm not losing it- there was a spammer I swear! Squishy does not have Tourette's!!

Ugh. A great day and then I ruined it with chocolate and a moment of weakness. Need to cop myself on. First step- a run in the morning. Get it together Squishy, for the love of God.

Hee hee hee!

Isn't it?! So inspirational!

Oh just feck off! Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

I'm not that amazed by the powdered stuff to be honest. It's still sitting in my cupboard and I'm still eating the proper (sugar free) stuff and counting the (high) calories! I'm giving it up for Lent though. Yes, I like almond butter! Just harder to buy as I have to go to a health food shop...

Yep, I'm on Facebook too but very private on it (as private as I can be on Facebook obviously!) I think there's a way to set up a private group so non-members don't see posts, photos etc but I've no idea how it's done! Doing well Greta, keep it up! I had a naughty day yesterday- the usual...

I like it Clanger! Even if I hit 8st done thing it will be for a day at most, so I'll lounge here in the 9's with you! Still need to get into the low 9's though...!

You crack me up Greta!!

Thanks so much. Finally!!

Thanks my dear!

Thanks ladies! Would've cracked up if I hadn't lost something!!

Well I am pleased to report my first loss since Xmas, and my first Team Skinny loss. Woohoo! Down 1.6lb. RawrGirl (5 lbs down, 4lbs to go) Greta (2lbs down, 5lbs to go) Clanger72 (6lbs down, 1lb to go) Nettee (5lb down, 2lbs to go) Squishy (1.6lb down, 8lb to go) XJ-esX (0lb down, 5lbs to go)...

Woooohooooo! Down 1.6lb and back in the 9's! Measurements pretty much the same. Scales have been hidden until next Monday.

Fingers crossed that by having a few good days you'll be back in track! Why do we do it to ourselves?! Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Right, weigh in tomorrow morning. Praying that the scales are kind to me. It's been a good week calorie-wise as I've balanced food and exercise well. I definitely exercised a LOT more than the previous week so fingers crossed it makes a difference. A friend gave me an amazing box of Lindt...

Welcome welcome! Well done on losing so much at WW! I find MFP great, and even better, it's free! I'd love to see 8st something too, just for the hell of it!! X

Ha ha, thanks Paul! :)

Just spotted this. Big congrats to PC!

Thanks so much! X Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Have redeemed myself today ladies. Really hoping to see a drop on those scales on Monday morning. Keeping everything crossed and planning to restrain myself at brunch tomorrow. Hope everyone is having a lovely weekend. X

Phew, have redeemed myself today, thankfully! Food has been and will continue to be good, plus I played a full 70 minute hockey match and walked the dog, and will not be eating back the cals. Hopefully this balances out yesterday's day off. I don't know why I beat myself up so much though. I...

Confession time. Bless me Team Skinny for i have sinned. Had a delicious calorie filled day and am feeling the guilt kicking in now. I really enjoyed the food but funnily enough, I'm looking forward to getting back to "normal" tomorrow again! I'm hoping my scales are nice to me in Monday after...

Wow, movie was amazing. Highly recommend it to anyone who likes Tarantino, or even just a good movie. Food was also amazing but oh so naughty. Had a burger, fries, two onion rings, some ice cream and some pic n mix. A day off for sure! I enjoyed it but also looking forward to getting back to...

Don't fret. The most important thing is that the weight will come off eventually. It's always slower than we hope, and scales are so evil. Who knows, your body may be holding on to fluid because you're ill. Have a great weekend and I hope you feel better soon. X

Ha! So much for a run. Woke up to wind and SNOW this morning! Not even nice snow, but pathetic Irish slush. Oh well. Cinema and a nice lunch not affected thankfully!

Best of luck! You're doing the right thing, we'll all be here waiting for you when you get back (although you won't recognise us, or us you!!) xxx

Tracy, wow! You look fantastic! Well done and keep up the great work. X Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

So, good week is continuing. Had another coffee date today with a neighbour so had two small treats and worked them off by walking the dog in the cold rain. Twice. Hubby off tomorrow and little lady in crèche so I think we'll go to a daytime screening of Django Unchained. I love Tarantino...

Thanks my dear. Feeling energetic this week so making hay while the sun shines! Hope you feel better soon. X

Good work BerryBerry! You're all doing great ladies. I really hope I can mark a loss on our list after my weigh in on Monday or I'll be in danger if being "that chubby friend", ha ha! Having a good week with tonnes of exercise so I'm hoping that helps...!

You poor thing having to endure the leaving cert. I still have nightmares 13 years later...!!

Ha ha, I love it!! Top of the mornin' to ya, to be sure to be sure!

Ha ha, thanks! Of course I don't think I have an accent!

I'm in Dublin, Ireland! Hence no profile pic because everyone knows everyone here and I'm bound to be recognised by a friend/relative/neighbour, ha ha!

You're right not to beat yourself up about it. Give the gym a go and see what happens. Just remember that you might gain muscle and lose fat, so the scales might lie for a few weeks ;) You'll feel your clothes getting looser though, hopefully! I know what you mean though. Everyone keeps telling...

Great day today. Clocked up a lot of exercise cals by swimming for 31 minutes this morning, and then an hour at kickboxing tonight. It meant that I was able to go to a friend's house for a cuppa and a catch-up, and not feel guilty about some biscuits and a small slice of lemon cake. Can't...

So so ironic. Hopefully that's all it is, a cruel plateau. I find it ironic that I always seem to weigh at least a pound less on Tuesday mornings, the day AFTER my weigh in. Grrr!! My bathroom is looking very empty without my old frenemy, the scales, sitting in the corner....!! Sent from my...

Yes- download the free app. When you are posting a message, there is a "+" button at the top right. Choose "attach from photos" and away you go. You can add as many as you want as far as I know! Worked for me from my iPhone. X

Ok. Now breathe, and step away from the scales and the measuring tape! You know as well as I do that everything fluctuates. Our bodies are cruel! Now ask Prince Charming to hide both for at least a few days, and just keep doing what you've always done. You know it works. You used to weigh 170...

Ha, true! For now!! Let's just agree that we're both fabulous darling!

I had my first weigh in on Monday and had a STS. A half inch drop on my hips and waist though. I'm keeping it up until Feb 11th and will reevaluate then. I'm very results-driven so I find it hard not to see a drop on the scales after a good week! Best of luck with it. Let us know how you get on! X

Fantastic loss you! Well done! Bet you're delighted. 2lb in 4 weeks will be a breeze, just keep doing what you're doing. X

Ha ha! Burger King here is crap. Reheated food and thrown together. The cheese in my burger wasn't even melted. Such a let down. If I'm going to get fast food, I prefer to go all out! Now American Burger King would be a different story. If there's one thing Americans do well, it's fast food...

Good day yesterday. Food wasn't great, including a lunch in Burger King (husband's choice). I only had a burger, half a portion of fries and a third of a regular coke. I really don't like the food there and was kicking myself after eating it. What a waste of calories in something I didn't even...

Yes, it's great to have him around but it's such a treat that I feel like we should be making the most of it, going out for lunch etc. But he has a lot of time off this month because he has days to use up by Feb, so I have to make sure I just stick to my healthy eating on these days or I'll be...

Dinner sounds lovely! Glad PC liked it. Yes, put those evil scales back into solitary confinement please! They are messing with your mind! Mr. McFatterson has hidden ours until Monday morning so I hope they'll learn their lesson and behave a lot better than they did last Monday! Oh, and...

Best of luck tomorrow! Will be checking in to see your fab loss ;) Ooh I love carbonara...!

Feeling more positive today. Gone slightly off plan because Mr. McFatterson has a day off but everything has been counted. I still have a long walk planned for the dog, and a 5k run this evening with a friend, so that should bring me under my cals for the day. Bought some houmous and carrots...

Fantastic ladies! Well done both of you!

Thanks RawrGirl. You're right, I definitely did lose on my waist. Just don't know "what" I lost as my stats on my scales for water, fat, bone etc are the same as last week! Anyway, I've had a day off, I ate chocolate, skipped dinner, picked at daughter's leftovers etc and am just in from a yoga...

I think by "biscuits", RawrGirl probably means American biscuits as in scone type things, not cookies, if that makes sense? Am I right RawrGirl? Best of luck to Prince Charming! Mr. McFatterson has lost 16lb so far just by cutting back on treats and eating the low calorie meals that I cook for...

Ooops, sorry RawrGirl!! I was on my phone and thought this was the most recent table. Glad you spotted it...!! Shame I didn't make a mistake on mine ;)

Thanks ladies. Attempted to cute my self-pity by scoffing a apple and berry crumble muffin earlier. Way to go! And yeah, I didn't feel any better afterwards...! May indulge in some proper chocolate later but then it's back to the grind tomorrow, following my new rules. Trying a yoga class...

Do what's right for you! I'm tempted back to Lipotrim but have a few upcoming events that I "have" to eat at. But after those, who knows...!

RawrGirl (0 lbs down, 16lbs to go) Greta (0lbs down, 7lbs to go) Clanger72 (4lbs down, 3lbs to go) Nettee (1lb down, 6lbs to go) Squishy (0lb down, 9.8lb to go) XJ-esX (0lb down, 5lbs to go) BerryBerry (2lb down, 5lbs to go)

*sob sob sob* Weigh in this morning and I'm up, yes UP, 0.2lb. So frustrated. Anyway, I've had a good old whinge about it in my diary so no point reposting it here! Have come up with an action plan so will see what happens this week.

Thanks RawrGirl! Hope you get your phone sorted, posting the weekly graph is such a good idea for the maintenance diaries! I feel like I'll never get to maintenance at this stage... So it's Monday. Weigh-in day. I was so looking forward to seeing a drop on the scales this week for the first...

Ha, thanks so much! I'm quite attached to the name now...! Good luck with your weight loss. X

Well that's a good weekend down. Phew! Still feeling snacky but have kept myself under control with the odd counted treats. I'm still eating back most of my exercise cals. I'm not sure if that's a bad thing? I suppose I'll find out tomorrow morning at weigh in! Made a delicious new soup today...

Just found this! Popping in to subscribe!

Can I get a Woo. Hoo?!! That's fantastic Clanger. Of course they'll fit, because you ARE skinny. Can't wait for them to arrive for you! Where are they from?

Me! My link is on my full minimins profile! Same name as here. X Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Ooh, good point! Maybe an extra week afterwards of your current eating habits, and then transition into maintenance? X Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Ok, so I've hatched a little plan for the next Team Skinny challenge. It started as my own challenge but I suddenly realised that anyone on Team Skinny could join too. I'm not overly religious but a regular enough church goer. Anyway, every year without fail I give up something for Lent. For...

Nettee, I never knew you had a little one! How old? I breastfed my little lady up to 12.5 months. TOTM arrived with a bang about 7 months after she was born, I suppose because she started solids at 6 months so started dropping a few feeds. How do you find breast feeding as regards to weight...

Most clubs here cater for all levels. You'd be surprised how quickly you get back into it! It's such good exercise. I gave up for 4 years and then fell in love with it again. I'm just back playing now after 2 years off with pregnancy, baby etc. I just play a match the odd weekend when the club...

So true! Today I played 45mins of hockey, so non-stop running, jogging, walking, moving, but I feel "guilty" logging all those exercise cals on MFP! Why? I've earned them but I'm always afraid to trust it! I really enjoyed it though. I always wondered what it would feel like to run around the...

Good to have you back! So glad you enjoyed Berlin. A very small gain too which is fab, you were probably doing lots of walking. Well done! I need to up my exercise too, it's hard to get back into it after Xmas. X

Oh fantastic! Have a great night! Can't wait to hear your friend's reaction. Mmmm, I love Hershey's (it's very hard to get over here) so I'm pretty sure I would love the cake. Drooling here thinking about it...! At least you won't feel deprived by bringing your spinach dish. Sounds yummy, I...

Howdy folks! So, good week so far. Besides the Pic'n'mix on Tuesday night, I have stayed below cals each day and even managed a few treats along the way, all counted and logged. Worked out why I've been snacky/peckish/hungry/munchy these past few days as TOTM arrived today. Either that's the...

So true RawrGirl, thanks. I find it hard to get out of the habit of self-criticism. In one way, I'm still glad to be hard on myself as it keeps me somewhat in check! If I was to tell myself that I'm fabulous all the time, I'd use it as an excuse to eat whatever I wanted!

A bit of chocolate won't do too much harm. I had some too! Have a great weekend. X

That's great RawrGirl. I'm very jealous as I'm still hovering around 140, 9lb from my next goal. I agree about the accuracy of measurements too. The only one I'm ever 100% sure about is my waist! Glad you're not giving up on goal. Once you do your best to get there by the 9th, you can be...

Yes to buffer zones! Unfortunately I have no idea what mine will be yet. I want to get down to 131 first and take it from there. Ideally I want to 8 stone something but God knows how long that will take! Hope everyone has a great weekend! I've had a good few days and am planning to carry on...

Fantastic! Keep it up ;)

Welcome back! Cold wet miserable day here so all I want to do is get cosy and stuff my face with chocolate. Rice cakes it is...! :(

It's interesting isn't it? I feel that maybe I've gotten used to seeing myself at this weight now so it's not as exciting or different to me anymore. I suppose it's similar to when we were bigger? I knew I needed to lose weight, deep down, but in another way, I got so used to looking at my fat...

Copy and paste this drivel to someone else's diary, thanks very much.

Of course you will! I thought that too but I might just be brave enough this summer!

Woohoo! Well done! Best of luck later on. You could always weigh in a bikini??!!! X

Chin(s) up Greta!!! ;) I was the same last week. It's hard to say "that's that" and just stop. For me, it showed me how much of an addiction I have to crap food. Once I start eating it again, I find it really hard to stop. Enjoy the rest of your evening and get back to the drawing board...

Whether or not you see 122 by the 9th RawrGirl, we all know that you will get there very soon after so don't be disheartened. Your Friday weigh in will give you a more accurate picture of how far you have to go. Realistically you can't have gained that much fat so it must be water! X

Ooh, how cool! I'm going to try and tick all the boxes (except the TV maybe, I LOVE TV!!) Although, when I finally get a job I probably won't have time for more than 10hours TV and 7hours exercise a week!

Noooo Greta! Come back to us...!! X

Welcome welcome BerryBerry! Great to have you here! I'm not sure about dried prunes but I'm sure they'll have some effect? So would tinned prunes!

So close!!!

Update time! So yesterday was a good day, until I went to the cinema with my mum and had the rare treat of some pic'n'mix. Very hard to estimate the calories for that but I didn't go crazy or anything. Just a little bit of my favourites. It was delicious!! I'm sure I was under my TDEE for the...

Hee hee hee!

Behold! The wonder of pic'n'mix!