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That's brilliant!!! Nasty but good chemo :) :) Great fast day & good luck with the shred :D

Thank you so much for your kind words, it's so true, it really does turn your world upside down... It must be nice having her close as you say you'll miss her when she's moved out, but it'll be nice for her I guess & she knows you're there if she wants to come & stay :) I'm doing 30DS I tried...

Totally off plan, trying to get back to it but my Mums recent diagnosis of cancer really isn't helping. It's awful because she's fading away & I'm just getting fatter, it's like I'm rubbing her nose in it... Still chemo started this week so we're hopeful because what else can you be..?

It must be so difficult for you, but fab that you can be there for Ruth. I haven't been on for a while but so pleased they are cracking straight in with treatment, they don't hang about do they? My Mum was diagnosed with a fairly rare cancer a month ago & it really is mind blowing awful when...

Oh I'm not, failing all round weight wise! My fitness is improving though & I ran my best 5k on Wednesday! So that's something!! Bodies not changing though which is a bummer, but hey ho...

Oh sorry to hear you're feeling so rubbish, I'm not surprised you're feeling overwhelmed, there's so much to take in. I think a chat with your manager again would be good x

Woo hoo well done!!

Adam .... Oops!!! I meant SAM!!!! Still not losing weight but I'm getting fitter & faster so that's something...! I went to Boots & jumped on their machine today - 36% body fat :( :( ouch! Good to know, onwards & downwards...

Sorry I've not been about much, pleased you're getting to support your sister but it definitely can't be easy for you :( I've not heard of Ella, I'm googling her right now & chai seeds, I keep reading about them in people's diaries but never tried...I think I will :)

Yes it was fab thanks Adam, some of the tastiest food ever!! I'm back in it today & taking yet another approach, yawn!! I discovered a website 100daysofrealfood & if you feel like the all approach is too much & 100 days is too long they have a mini pledge. Each week you change something & if...

Hello!!! Here ish, doing badly, can't get my head in the game & a busy social week this week... Famous last words 'diet starts Monday' ! Hope you're ok :)

That's great & pretty hardcore, well done :)

So my menu for today: B: oats, yoghurt & fruit (5) S: pear, banana L: celeriac soup with ham mini wrap (4) S: apple, alpen light, graze popcorn (5) D: turkey meatballs with courgetti & carrotti, topped with cheese (6) S: brownie & squirty cream, wispa biscuit (6) Total: 26pp - on track :D

I think it makes you more aware possibly (I'm not there yet!) but I don't think it actually improves it. I think us Brits are a slouchy bunch of folks!!

I know pesky life & fun times eh!! PP is definitely working better for me at the moment :) I'm the same, but hoping after another few weeks my flexibility will have improved & may be I'll even be taller ;)

I'm doing pants!! Managed 3lb loss on my first week back on WW & promptly celebrated with s weekend binge :-/ Still not as bad as some binges & I'm back on track now :) I'm 10st11 at the moment do I've a ways to go...1st at least :(

Sorry I've not been about, sounds like you've had a roller coaster of a few days & sorry to hear Ben was being unkind...seems unfair. Hope he's being better behaved :) I hope they are understanding at your appraisal tomorrow x

Oops just realised I haven't been in!! Been so busy, phone died & had a feasting weekend...don't know why I feel the need to binge after a good loss...I'm my own worst enemy. Hey ho, at least my exercise is going strong: Thursday: zilch Friday: 5k run in 30 min - GO ME!!! Saturday: 25 min swim...

Wow that is a commitment!! I don't do lent so giving up nothing!! :D However, I am committed to WW for lent!! I tried SW for a few weeks, but it's really not for me, followed WW for one week & lost 3lbs!!!! :)

Well done on the losses guys! I lost 3lbs, at last! But due to my gain last week that's only another 1.5lbs :O Hootiemcbob 21lbs - 16lbs to go lougalx 18lbs - 17lbs to go jaxmumm 21lbs shygirl84 21lbs - 9.5lbs to go jmock87 21lbs - 17.5 lbs to go manxy64 21lbs - 17lbs to go...

Thankfully I slept better last night, feel a bit funny still today - a bit 'out of body' but much much better!! I've had a bit of a funny tummy the last 2 days too so I think it's a culmination of all 3 things!! Will try a fast again next week IF I sleep well and as soon as I feel dodge I'll...

Glad you're getting in touch with people & will be talking about with friends and family :) a day of just the two of you sounds perfect, a little r'n'r x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

Yep don't think I'll be trying it again!! Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

Ah glad you've got someone to talk to outside your family :hugs: x

So I thought I'd try a fast (500 cal) today, I had it planned out & felt confident...then for some reason I didn't sleep last night (1-2hrs) & this led to hallucinations / out of body experiences during the afternoon. So much so I walked my bike home & have now sat down with tea & a warb thin...

My diary for today: B: weetabix & 150ml skimmed milk, banana L: roll with of soft cheese, ham & rocket, malteaser bunny :oops: my colleague who I went to see in another office gave it to me & it was rude not to eat it ;) D: stir fry: veg & chicken in sweet chilli sauce with cauli rice, lf...

Glad people know, it'll make things easier for you at work I'm sure :)

It must be hard not feeling you can speak to your manager but I really think you should tell her... Glad you slept a little better last night :)

Yep I'm well mojo'd :D Today was good, high on calories but on target on points B: oats, kiwi, blueberries, muller L: swede, tomato & rice soup, melon, ryvita thin, pistachios D: bacon, quark, lf soft cheese, 50g cooked pasta, courgette, veg, parmesan S: half muller, berries, mini meringue...

Oh you poor thing, I'm not surprised you're feeling all over the place / not sleeping / emotional it can't be easy. Hope the dominoes & film is letting you escape from reality for a few minutes x

Crikey just realised I haven't posted food since Wednesday :O Should also add 1.5lb gain this week, crikey!!! Thursday 12th B: porridge with choc alpro, blueberries & half banana L: Thursday nights veg fried cauli with chicken, melon D: luscious, I mean seriously luscious pork fillet & veg...

Oh my god, I'm so sorry to hear that, you must be beside yourself, thinking of you & sending lots of love. Sounds like they're on it though & hopefully the mastectomy & chemo will sort it. My friends sister went through the same thing recently & is currently in remission, medicine is advancing...

Feeling much better thanks, think it was just the last couple of weeks of work plus the early mornings...feeling like normal again thankfully! Got my IUD sorted too - it's being inserted in April, can't wait!! Which seems odd, but can't wait for the positive effects of it rather than the...

Feeling a bit pants today, feel a cold coming on... B: half banana, porridge made with chocolate almond milk, blueberries & seeds (5pp / 249 calories) L: vegetable fried cauliflower with chicken, melon ( 4pp / 306 calories) S: apple, pear, almonds (2pp / 172 calories) D: pork fillet & veg stir...

Yummy cod bake, definitely making that :)

SNAP!!!

If I do them!!

I doubt she's very good at cs though... I keep falling down because I don't plan enough, just mess about on minis & candy crush ;) Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

Oh my god...you do all that on a fast day??? How do you not fall down?! I'm toying with the idea of fasting at the mo...not braved it yet!! ;) Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

Hello :waves: ! I'm going to try a fast day (may be 2) when I've got it properly planned...I'm sure once I've done the first few it'll get easier! Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

And onto today... B: 20g oats, half a muller, 75g lf yoghurt, berries, kiwi, 5g seeds, drizzle of maple syrup @ 250 L: 70g wholewheat pasta, half can tuna, spinach, 20g feta, rocket, vegetable crisps @ 355 S: apple, 2 almonds, half slice ham, nakd cashew cookie bar @ 237 D: turkey mince...

Well done :D :D Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

What a t**t of a person, I'm so glad your manager called you to check in as I'm sure it's quite reassuring. The general public are vile and I think there are so many people out there who've never had to suffer working in customer service - otherwise they wouldn't be so blimmin' rude....swine...

Food for today: B- porridge made with chocolate almond milk & water with blueberries @ 259 S: apple @ 60 L- went out to a different office this morning so made a sarnie: wholemeal roll with quark, ham & rocket, 20g veggie crisps @ 408 S: pear & mullerlight @ 149 D: chilli con carne, sweet pot &...

How's everyone getting on?? Daisy_duke hope you're ok :)

I may have asked this before so sorry, but how do you manage your fast day? Do you fast all day & just have one meal or do you break it up??

No totally abandoning SW I'm afraid, not for me way to restrictive. I thought it would be. Will prob be trying pp again actually...we'll see...

So today I went for something completely different! Run this morning : 4k at 6min per km, so great time & much improved in just 3 weeks, gonna try 5k at the same pace next week, just need to find a decent route that goes from my house. I used to be able to do a 10 min walk to & from my fav...

Cheers!! it was more than just a treat :o it's got to stop!!!! Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

Loving broadchurch :o so exciting!!! Can't decide who did it, but I defo reckon the Dad in the other couple did away with his daughter & 'niece' was it?? While I'm typing this I now am totes agreed Joe did it - dodgy fella! Shane about the bread, can't do that much harm to class as HEXB for...

Oh no poor wee thing & poor you :( Hope she's feeling better & feeding well now x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

As ever not sure what I'm doing, trying hard to curb my cravings. Had a gorgeous breakfast of oats with milk & water made into porridge, blueberries, chopped hazelnuts, raisins & a drizzle of maple syrup, lush & filling! That filled me up till lunch 4 hrs later but then lunch was not slow...

Sounds like a good day, food wise & chilled out wise! Know that alarm setting feeling, I love Sunday's as its my alarm free day - still woke up at 8am today though!!

I think the feeling terrible, being off plan is catching! I've been awol since Thursday. Two days of biscuits & chocolate & today has been burger & oven chips :o Well done on getting your next week planned, that's what I need to do!! Happy sofa shopping!

Oh no so sorry to hear that, hope you're ok :) Well done on your super loss though :D

It's all gone t*ts up since Thursday so just taking the time off, back on A plan Monday! Took my new wheels out today, was hard balancing in a totally different positions, I'm used to riding up high & this is all low. The bike is light, fast & powerful which is exciting. I'm taking it out for...

I'm the same and much worse than usual, I blame work for making the situation work! Written this whole weekend off and like you am going to plan next week within an inch of its life!!

May be ill it out the beans next week when I do my EESP. Better planning would help too!!

Zilch off for me, so disappointed...still I can do it!!

Terrible :( ate like a monster today, sts at WI, hellishly crazy busy week at work & it's totm...no excuses for being sooo rubbish today but too much bloody temptation at work!! Decided I've taken today off & I'm back on it tomorrow :) How are you doing??? Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

Oooh no beans....they're very helpful on my EESP days! And am I right thinking there's more variety with HEXB? Like pasta / rice ? Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

The new plan doesn't have green & red just extra easy & extra easy sp, so I'm not really sure how red / green work. I think red is similar to EESP though as its veg & protein... I think I really need to introduce portion control tbh...today has just gone out of control, I've eaten about 1...

STS, may consider portion control & calorie counting along side & possibly even a fast day....eek!!!

Thanks Sam but mood & headache has migrated into today...we've had interviews today & meet & greet sessions which === biscuits...I've eaten a ton :o In the WI queue now :hangshead: !!!!

I'm contemplating counting pp again!! I'll see at wi tomorrow but not feeling any different after 3 weeks and usually when I start again after time off I see good water retention losses & feel far less bloated. Not so here. Think I'm eating too much, even if it is mostly the right food...might...

Busy day....bed soon :zzzzzzz: Tuesday 3rd: EESP B: weetabix & skimmed milk, apple, pear HEXB + 1/2 HEXA S: strawberries L: bns & lentil soup, feta & turkey ham salad, pepper, mixed leaves, onion, beetroot, balsamic 1/2 HEXA S: carrot, satsuma, alpen light 1/2 HEXB D: pork mince, tomatoe...

We went for a plain & boring sofa as hubby isn't very adventurous but I've accessorised it with lime green & orange...sounds horrific?! It's really not, I promise!! On the bed front the mattress is soooo important, I think ours cost as much as the bed frame!! Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

VINO!!!! :D still getting my head round the plan! So today was EESP, busy day at work, it did calm down a bit in the afternoon thankfully, gonna be crazy for the rest of the week though :o Monday 2nd: EESP B: 35g shredded wheat & milk, pear HEXB + 1/2 HEXA S: apple, almonds 2 syns L: bns &...

Oh I love an early but I'm 9-5 now, nice in the morning but from 3pm boy does it draaaaag!!! Hope your fast goes well :) Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

Welcome back, hope motherhoods treating you well :) Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

*cabby ??!!! I meant Fabby ! X Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

Hope you had a cabby first day :) Definitely not enough hours in the day now I bet ;) Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

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God I love love love it!!!

Saturday 31st: EE B: banana, apple L: turkey, feta, rocket, romaine, spinach, pepper, cucumber, onion, tomato, beetroot, dressing HEXA + 0.5 syn S: alpen light, 8 almonds, melon HEXB D: steak, potatoes, butter, rocket, romaine, spinach, pepper, cucumber, onion, tomato, dressing 4 syns Wine...

Best of luck tomorrow Serena - hope you have a fabulous day xxx

The first post I read was you lost your purse so glad it was in the car, what a relief (and pain in the a***!) Hope you don't beat yourself up over the last couple of days & I'm sure you've eaten less than you would normally today, I imagine your calorie count is quite low. Good luck with the...

If you're within your pps there's no cheating is what I reckon! I had a bottle of wine last night :o Hope you've made up with your bf & you're having a better day today, although chocolate fudge cake for dinner yesterday sounds divine!!! Meant to post, I lost 1lb this week, which is great...

I was going to be a Monday weigh but then joined group & the best class for me is Thursday so that's my new wi day :)

:D x

Bet you can't wait!! You deserve it ;) Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

You wait till tomorrow, there's a bottle of it with my name on it!!! I'm only on my 3rd week but know that the only way for me yo get through the week us with flexible syns. Even when I'm on track I'm a bungee at weekends & that's just how I work. I'm just hoping SW allows me to!! Sent from my...

OK checked with the book & online diary & I'm safe! That extra HEXB is what's getting me through EESP!! Today was virtuous & a little naughty, my boss brought in 4 yes FOUR packs of WW cakes / biscuits.....bad lady!! It is pay day though...which also means gush & chips pay day Friday...this us...

No not a sneaky one my official one!! I go to group on Thursday. As to alpen lights I'll have to check as I thought you had 2 x HEXB on EESP - I'm sure that's what it says in the main book...now worrying!! (Not too much tbh!) Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

I get that sometimes, a 'two week' weight loss! Well done :) Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

Love the positive attitude :) And the most important thing of those you mentioned - you nailed your exams!! Clever girl x

1lb off, slow & steady :D Hootiemcbob 21lbs - 19lbs to go lougalx 18lbs - 16.5lbs to go jaxmumm 21lbs shygirl84 21lbs - 10.5lbs to go jmock87 21lbs - 16 lbs to go manxy64 21lbs - 18lbs to go Iwillbeslim2015 18lb - 7.5lb to go Jengen 42lb - 26.5lb to go halloumi - 21lb - 15.5 lb to go...

Yes another EESP bites the dust! I reckon you could do if you had enough meat substitutes, but it's not great. Beans / pulses are classed as P food though which I don't think it is on original. Menu for today : B: porridge w pear & honey 1 syn S: Apple, turkey slice L: beef soup, melon S...

You & I may fall out over this Serena ;) I reckon I had one from a batch made last year. So disappointing :( Had another EESP day today - I feel like I'm coasting these at the moment, they do take some planning though!! I think they're like the old original days... Wednesday 28th B: pears...

Boo shame about the sts :( I disagree with your consultant though, 5 syns is nothing & you'll end up feeling ultra restricted which I'm sure isn't the point of SW... It will probably be a hard transition to evening meeting...but once it's done it's done & after that you'll be on your way. Stick...

Congrats on the loss :) Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

Oh it's a horrible feeling....being an adult can be extremely tedious, hope you have a better day at work tomorrow :) Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

If they're gong to continue to be idiots then yes may be the better option is to look for something else. Some jobs are just destined not to work out, I've a couple of those under my belt I can assure you! This is the time to move though, loads of people recruit at this time, fingers crossed :)

Ha ha ha ha ha!!!

Good butterflies though :) You've been doing the job already with the volunteer work so you'll be grand, trust me I know these things!!!

Twos acing the curry aftermath for the office tomorrow ;) :D I also feel like I'm eating LOADS!!! I think it may have been my desperation that clouded my judgement!! ;)

Oh no poor you, that sucks :( Not a great way to empower you, but what you need to do now is make them eat their words... Good luck x

This is a great thread :) Just started SW over a week ago. Maintained week 1 :( then had a planned but naughty weekend - that's food & wine btw ;) So I thought I'd try EESP Monday - Thursday in the hopes it staves off the damage!!

Wow get you! Super Geek :D and I mean that in the best way possible!! You must be so excited about Monday...I know I'm excited for you!! :D

Cutie pie :) x

Cutie pie :)

Extra Easy SP day, another success, still eating loads though :-/ It was my first foray into cauliflower rice too, it's definitely not rice but it's actually not too bad! I fried it in fry light with a bit of cayenne pepper & peas, very tasty it was too! :D Tuesday 27th B: pear...

Ah well, shouldn't expect too much, love the app, but it's frustrating how it works differently on iPhone to iPad... A sneaky sts would be fab :D Wow well done on that, still really nearly Sunday...I couldn't do it myself, too much of a lush :o Well I've had to test them to see if they...

Oh yeah! I love my red wine snacks !! :P

I'm the same I fluctuate hugely during the day. At least you know you got to 10st4 ! :)

Oh no that's utter pants about your eye, steroids are a bugger...but yes health defo more important than diet. I also think 10 syns is a much better idea than 5, you defo don't want to feel restricted & end up binging. Hope your eye gets better super quick x

And dinner, lovely swede & bean mash with tonnes of veg & juicy chicken :)

Lunch

Trying to upload pics of today's food but can't do more than one at a time without it crashing :rolleyes:

Ok so I've used 184.5 syns so far & I've 2 days left!!! That's a good double syns & I didn't lose last week so totes expecting a gain! HEY HO!! Monday 26th B: oats, Apple, raspberries, honey HEXB + 1 syn S: apple L: tuna, peas, rocket, spinach, lettuce, onion, cucumber, pepper, dressing, alpen...

Well I'm only doing it for 3 days but fingers crossed!! I was up in Scotland, East Lothian, which was lovely! Weather treated us well, but so did our friends, wine, haggis & a 3 year old's birthday party!! Managed to track it though, so I'll post that in minute :o

It was a planned fall - weekend at friends with good food & better wine ;) gonna be better next week though :D

Love a grill at the weekend, but had a croissant this morning :o Sorry to hear you've had a tough day but well done for cracking on with the housework & not binging :) and think of the body magic ;)

Oh you don't know the weekend I've just had ;) :o

And I think being a veggie would make it more difficult. I know we can have beans & meat replacements but animal protein probably works better...and it could be blimmin' expensive! BUT I have a freezer that needs defrosting so it'll get me through the stuff that I buy cheap from the shop &...

Great losses ladies :) I had a sts but hey ho, I'm blaming exercise :-/ !!

Been away for the weekend so not great!! Also had a sts at WI which is a shame, but tbh I haven't read the whole plan yet & I've not been brilliant at planning my meals :o Going to be better from tomorrow, trying extra easy sp which is have half a plate of speed food (most fruit & veg) and half...

Ha ha, exactly we definitely can't be boring all the time!! Plus I'm a bit of a glut when it comes to wine, once I start I can't stop :O !

Serena, I must have been writing my post when you posted yours & I totally missed your AMAZING news!!! Congratulations, I'm so pleased for you and the 2nd Feb is really soon!! 2015 is defo going to be YOUR year! Woo hoo :) :D :) :D :) :D :) :D :) :D xxxxxxxx

That's fab Serena!!! Go you :) I'm sitting at meeting waiting for it all to happen & just popped into you to say I sts too for my first week. Not overly pleased but I know you did & then you had a loss this week so I'm taking strength from that ;) Hope you're having a good day x

Woo hoo!! Well done on the loss Serena :) Looks like you've got it nailed x

Thanks Rainman ;)

Ooh are you weighing today? Hope it's a good one & the 10 syn a day challenge worked :D Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

Thanks both :) Today has been a bit easier, less hungry but still trying to figure it all out really!!

Ooh I love reorganising & redecorating! Your lounge is huge & fab colour on the wall :) What app were you using that helps you rearrange?? Sounds fab! Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

Ok so today has been a hungry day! I struggle a bit first thing as when I head to the gym I tend to just eat a banana then have breakfast at my desk so feel I don't get my 1/3 super free :-/ B: pre gym banana B: weetabix (HEXB), blueberries & 250 ml skimmed milk (0.7 HEXA) S: pear, home made...

Ooh I love a challenge :) I'm going to be bold & say 7lbs which would be 10st7 :) Should we do the weekly thing that they do in other challenges?? gillr6: gemelli: 4lbs to lose Hannah: 7lbs to lose :D Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

Hello :) First day of posting but my 5th day on the plan - I'm posting my diary & if you spot anything a bit dodgy please let me know :) I have to hand in my diary to my consultant for the first 4 weeks which is fab, never got that service from my WW leaders ! B: banana, melon, apple, pear...

Sounds like you guys are doing fab too! I love Pump, when u did it regularly I was in my best shape ever :)

Sweet chilli sauce 1.5 Jelly 1 WW bar 4 Total 6.5

Take your measurements, it's not a myth muscle weighs more than fat & nothing beats how feeling fit feels I'm sure...except maybe steak & chips, chocolate pudding & a bottle of wine ;)

Welcome welcome, love that this thread is getting busy!! We can do it!!!! I love food too much too to do Cambridge :D I'm training for a triathlon in April which is my main focus so trying to squeeze in 4/5 sessions a week: run, spin/bike, swim plus when I can body pump! My body is reeling...

Thanks Sam! Hi Silvermoon, nice to hear 5 is a minimum, now what to eat...!

Good to hear Sam!! They're quite similar really the 2 plans, probably more flexibility with WW but more food with SW!! I think that's why I've switched ;)

Joining please :) Went to my first SW meeting on Thursday and hoping this is going to be good for me. I'm keeping it realistic for me, 1st :) Hootiemcbob 21lbs - 22lbs to go lougalx 18lbs - 16.5lbs to go jaxmumm 21lbs shygirl84 21lbs - 12.5lbs to go jmock87 21lbs manxy64 21lbs - 19lbs...

It is hard & I find the last bit the toughest battle! Good luck - you can do it! :)

Not been great at updating this weekend! This week I'm doing my usual of bottle of wine on a Saturday night. This was fine with the flexible ww, we'll see if SW works in the same way! 5-15 syns / day are recommended & I've had 19 on average... Still I'll be much better the next few days :) I've...

Hello Thanks for dropping by :) I'm Hannah & have been a weight watcher on & off for years! I'm a little fed up with it tbh & find I either spend my like weighing & pointing stuff or feeling restricted by their core plan. So I thought new update year, new approach! I started SW on Thursday...

Hi all I'm new to SW, I only started on Thursday & in still trying to get my head around it! I'm used to doing weight watchers so using flexible pro points. I know the recommended syns are 5-15 per day but can you go over on some days & stay under on others. I want this to fit with my life...

Yoghurt & Jelly 1.5 Quorn sausages 4 (may only be 2 but erring on the side of caution) Wine 4.5 Flora light 2 Weight watchers bar 4 Total 16

That's so achievable & maintainable :) I was 9st9 on my wedding day & felt fabulous! I've not done too badly since then (4yrs) but fluctuate between 10st5 & 9st10... Until now, went on holiday in October then I had a few busy & lively weekends then changed to an office job & hey presto 11st :-/...

Internet browsing a reasonably satisfying alternative to proper shops!! Hope you've got your car battery sorted, what a pain in the a*** :( Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

Love the dessert!! Wish I liked eggs, breakfasts would be so much easier!! Might try them again... I like them in cakes, cookies, batter & pancakes though ;) Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

Welcome! Nice to have more people in the gang! Exciting about your wedding, when in the summer is it & how much would you like to lose?? :) Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

Aah what a cutie pie, you must be pleased as punch!! 1st3 is fab!! Glad you're waiting till you diet, you need all the energy you've got!! :D

The last stone is always the hardest :(

That is a big loss. Have you seen the new 'dieting' show? It's on bbc & is the science behind eating habits & the best diet. It seems I should do intermittent fasting but I'm not sure!! Having done WW on & off for years I'm trying SW, went to my first meeting yesterday so we'll see! Like you I...

Today was not carefully planned & I don't really know what I'm doing but I think I may have done ok...! Went to the gym for a 23 minute run, knackering but good :) B: banana, 1 weetabix (1/2HEXB) & skimmed milk (HEA) L: soup made with tonnes of veg & kidney beans S: apple D: chicken breast...

Yes I think I'll stick with Thursday but I'm kind of intrigued to see what the scales at home say on Monday morning!! It was a very friendly group with a great leader. I was so disappointed with my last attempt at WW meetings, the leader wasn't great at all, very boring & repetitive & a bit...

Hello :) I'm still wanting to get into the 9s too! I started this thread I don't know when & still haven't quite got there :-/ Together we can do it!! I weighed in at 11st last night, my heaviest in years :cry: still onwards & downwards! :)

Great post thanks :) Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

I am Hannah of the dieting u-turns! A girl I work with lost 7st last year with SW & I thought y'know what I've never tried it, so I toddled along to a meeting tonight. The bad news 11st!!!!!! That's what clothes & lunch does, it adds weight! My goal is 9st8, they have a deal of 12 weeks for 10...

Just thinking of to & I loving broadchurch & silent witness at the moment :) Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

You grew up a vegetarian???? I feel like trying to convince you to come to the dark side!! You've got to try bacon at least once :) Glad you're feeling good about it all & are taking control! I'm off to my first ever SW meeting tonight...I might sign up to 6/12 weeks (I think it's cheaper) &...

Traffic was grand because I had my usual commute of 5 mins on the bike :) I did have a sneaky peek this morning but I'm ignoring that as I've the weekend to face yet :D My swim this morning only yielded 230 calories, but it's better than nothing & it's all helps with training, still feeling a...

Woo how! Well done :) Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

I think I meant WI not winter, winter is definitely making itself known! Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

It's a shame you sts but I know you & you won't be put off, here's to double the loss next week :) Hope you're own & not letting it get you down x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

When's WINTER, hope it goes well, try not to fret too much :)

Snap!! Well in that I was doing ok, not as well as you before holiday & now I'm a stone heavier :( There's no teaching me!!

Meant to say, great news about college :) Tough being back in the 'classroom' again though I bet!! Looking forward to seeing your result, will it be your first WI?? Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

Are you fasting two days and then SW the rest?? That's pretty hardcore. I've toyed with the idea of fasting but haven't quite made the leap yet!

Ha ha good luck getting any 'clean' tips off me! I'm thinking of heading to SW to pick up the bunf, I like to mix it up a bit!! I know what you mean, so much gets in the way of minis! Thanks for popping in :) Today was good food wise, bad driving wise. Spent over an hour in traffic this...

It wasn't good this morning, gained another 1lb!! 10st12 !Shock! :-/ Hey ho! Been good today: B- oats, yoghurt & fruit S- satsuma L- bulgar wheat, quinoa, roast veg & Turkey salad with yoghurt sauce, Apple S- graze punnet, pistachios D- Turkey & veg in a chilli tomato based sauce, wholewheat...

Ah Shez huge congratulations, America looks gorgeous beautiful name for a beautiful girl. Hope you're recovering well after the c section & you're not in too much pain. Don't even think about the D-word yet just concentrate on being a mummy, no doubt a yummy one at that!! :D

I think Monday's, so I can clean slate it! Also it's when I'm at my heaviest so no nasty surprises. Hoping I've managed not to gain this week! It was just one glass, prosecco, the other was water but I maxed 2 large glasses of red at the theatre & another on the way home, quite sozzled by the...

Hi - wanted to say hello as I LOVE LOVE LOVE the title of your diary - that's me all over!! I used to just be thunder thighs but as I've got older I've jelly bellied out! Good luck :) Sent from my iPad using MiniMins.com

Serena, how are you doing?! SW?? I'll look forward to reading your diary I'm not really familiar with SW but I think that or WW core plan might be more my thing...with the odd addition ;)

Thanks Sam! I'll check in with you in a sec :) The pics loaded on my minis can you not see it? If not imagine the biggest dinner plate & then a pizza bigger than that ;)

P.S. The pizza I nearly polished of yesterday, I needed some help in the end!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!, Yes 11 days late but the sentiment is the same!! Well I think it's been back and it's been about a month since my last post & several since I've put any real effort into. My name on this, the last time, is an absolute joke!!! But I'd like 2015 to be the year I really change...

Thank you :) I'll probably weigh officially on Friday's...my scales are nearly out of battery & I'm contemplating not replacing them until mid January!!

So this goes to show how much water I was retaining, along with carb loading, boozing & tot 9 weeks I was 10st8 Monday morning...2 days clean eating & one less so....10st3 this morning & I even fit back into two pairs of work trousers...must try to stay focussed! Yesterday I met up with a...

Wow!!! That's amazing Sammi! Malaysia sounds awesome...I spent 3 weeks there several years ago, would love to go back! And well done on the weight loss. I'm off low fat stuff yoghurt now, so much sugar it can't be good for you! Trying to stick to plain yoghurt & add fresh fruit! Can't believe...

OK so I'm back in the game...I think!! It all just stopped after my last post, felt rough, baked a heap of cookies, went to NL had friends visit etc etc...oops! This all ties together I promise but in other news I have a new job :) Atomic you asked in your thread & I'm pleased to say I can shrug...

It is quiet, it looks like most of the posts I subscribed to the posters have gone AWOL like I did!! Had a crazy bad headache today which I guess is the effect of no caffine, still it's now passed! I've been hungry today though, so will probably be ending the day on about 1400 calories. I can...

And a ginger & lemon infusion which reminded me how much I want a teapot infuser...I'll put it in my letter to Father Christmas ;)

Dinner

Trying to add photos rather unsuccessfully so adding one at a time... Breakfast & lunch

So I'm back in the game...sort of! I'm trying to have few clean calories today & tomorrow to kick start myself & cleanse myself of my chocolate/bread/wine/everything addiction!! Breakfast (334 calories): Juice based smoothie Fruit & plain yoghurt (full fat) Lunch (361 calories): Lentil &...

I've friends visiting this weekend so I'm not too hopeful & today was an annual leave day - I've eaten like a PIG!!! Exercise again going well pre-hols non existence since!! Had my best running times & everything! Plan on rejoining the gym this/next week - I can do it!! :D

Well...it was all good until I went on holiday in October... I was away for 2 weeks & been back for 4 with visitors/visits every weekend & the weekend coming :-/ Needless to say weight loss or maintenance even has been off the cards!! Trying a low calorie day tomorrow & hopefully Wednesday, a...

Arrrrrrrrrgh....I'm back and I'm chubby!! Or at least I think I'm back!! Aye me! Hope everyone else is ok :)

Hi all Hope everyone's ok??? All good here but my project is getting busier & busier plus I'm applying for jobs left right & centre, so basically I'm of minis for a while as it's too addictive & takes up too much of my time!! Weight is not moving which us neither bad not good but just so...

Aah that's a tricky one, I tried with my friends & one of them replied as interested. As lovely as she is, she's not even local to the event & has a history of being unreliable, so I said they'd gone already - so I've closed that door!! Yes homemade houmous - I didn't have tahini so it was just...

I'm not sure yet....I've quite a selection! They were on offer at Waitrose recently, about £2 off for the pack :) Thursday B: banana & yoghurt (176) L: butternut squash soup, ham & leftover new potato salad, apple (387) S: crudités & beetroot houmous, melon (146) D: linguine carbonara made...

Love a trip to the hairdressers, although unfortunately for me I lose the style with the first gust of wind/rain drizzle!! Big bar of galaxy for 30p - yum, how will you resist?! :)

Yes I believe if you swallow it whole it doesn't count ;) Enjoy Manchester :)

Next time Brona, tell someone, not in a I want you to reduce this way but 'just to let you know...' Then go back 20 mins later & see what's happened!! Glad you're feeling better after your tummy upset, it's likely you were hungry yesterday as everything you ate the day before went right...

Looks like a great day yesterday, a lot of fun! Cake making is the worst as licking the bowl & snacking on butter icing really is too hard to resist!! I'm sure it's not as bad as you think though :) I succumbed to sistema & bought the slimline quaddie, I thought it would be handy for salad &...

Thanks guys :) I've managed 3 days without chocolate & not bothered so clearly it's all in my head & if I think of alternative sweet treats I'm fine ;) Might have a little g&b bar tonight to celebrate! Wednesday B: weetabix, skimmed milk & banana (276) S: yoghurt & strawberries (143) The...

Happy anniversary! Glad you felt better & was able to enjoy it with that yummy looking curry!!

What makes you say that ;) perhaps a little too much alcohol!!! Yeah I think it'll be quite good, although apparently all she's had today is a cup of tea & a cereal bar!!! She is mega busy all of the time though!! I can do it ;) It was heavenly bliss! I know what you mean about...

I've just been scanning through your diary & saw your scan pics, congratulations, how exciting!!! Is it your first? Are you changing your pp allowance, do you need to be eating more?? I had to skip over aero mousse talk, I've enough bad foods to crave over let alone mint & orange aero mousse!!!

BOOOOOOO :( YAAAAAAAAY - in your face Asda!!! Looks like a good day, some cracking bargains & pretty plate, hope you got Popsicle one too!! With regards to sistema, do you have the many compartmental one? Do you love it? I keep thinking about getting one & £5 is cheaper than I'd thought...

Woo hoo for the nsv with the dress, happy days :D Boo hoo for the feeling dodgy, hope you feel better after the peppermint tea & a good nights rest :)

Ditto ;) I'm not sure I'd have resisted, well done!

Me too, it used to really irritate me & some people can be quite dismissive and unpleasant to the people they support, it's really no good :( Chin up! Snap! ;)

I've had a lovely weekend, went to Oxfordshire early Saturday to stay at my friends new place with other girl friends - 7 in total! Her place is gorgeous, in the countryside with lots of tweeting birds & no road noise, bliss!! Back to reality tomorrow, one of the girls is fighting the chub too...

The ice cream was scrummy & I pointed it as 11pp from the tracker, so not too bad at all! It was very very tasty, will have it again very soon, may be with some garlic in the mozarella, yum :) Flavours....mint choc chip & white choc raspberry, gone in under 60 seconds!!!! ;)

Right so this diary has moved 17 pages since I last logged on, on Friday I think.... SO I have to admit I haven't caught up, but I hope you & Popsicle are well and had a good weekend :)

It's definitely worth keeping an eye on your meds & weight, 2 months isn't a very long time, so there could be something going on. I guess if you track absolutely everything even the really bad days you will have a better idea..? This sounds like a most perfect day ;)

24 days is great, even if the thighs are still wobbling! Mine will wobble for always even with 130 day shred! I wouldn't do it back to back though!! I've only done 10 days in 13 which isn't great but there's NO reason for me not to do it for the next 12 days on the trot yet :D Good luck, 6...

It wasn't just one but 3!!! Although they only added up to 6pp in the end! It's turned out to be a very occasional tool, like only yesterday!!! Today an old work colleague came in & suggested lunch as he's away for the summer....lunch then ice cream, oops!!!! I managed shred again today...

Good luck! I started level 2 today, BOY is that tough! :D

Wow Serena what a busy & stressful day, glad you managed to bring your CBT session forward, hope it helped :) Hope you have a less manic and stressful day tomorrow :D

I'm very pleased :) Thank you :) Thanks Janine :) I look forward to when you start shredding!! Once I've done the whole thing I'll move onto something like your plan, and do shred once or twice a week. I really hope it works, felt fine again this morning - big level 2 tomorrow ;) I'm not...

Glad Popsicles was feeling better this morning :) Your lunch looks simply DIVINE that is great for 13pp & £5.05!! Hope you're feeling better after your turn, having dinner sounded like the best option. And YES use weeklies & have the TT, but I think others have already convinced you to do that! ;)

I decided to weigh this morning as I weighed last Tuesday when I started shred - 2lbs off! I have been trying to be more watchful of what I eat too....attempting a 29pp day today!!

Sounds like a lovely Sunday & Father's Day with great food!! :) Poor Poppy, hopefully it's just a case of lack of faith in herself - just a shame that our education system thinks it's necessary to examine kids at every level. Hopefully she'll be feeling better about it tomorrow :D I'm...

You defo shouldn't have to live with knee pain, glad it's getting sorted for you! How are you getting on with level 3?? I'm going to start level 2 on Wednesday as it'll be after work, don't fancy trying it tomorrow before work!! I've failed on the every day front, was going to do it...

Ooh had a couple is days away! I did shred till Saturday (5 days) I was planning on going straight through as I'm away this weekend, but we went out yesterday & time got the better of me. So I'll do 5 days this week too. It's going to be disjointed overall as there are things coming up meaning...

Thank you! That was as healthy as it got yesterday! To make it I milled almonds in my food processor & boiled up beetroot in it's skin, then chopped it up. Processed these two with a little garlic & olive oil plus herbage of choice! I put fennel seeds in, tasty!! However, it was a little sweet...

Good for you getting rid if the scales, sounds like the best thing to do. I get pretty obsessed with mine and I don't suffer from OCD so can only imagine how it just be for you. Shane your appetite isn't where it was, just keep trying, what about full size wispa, twirls & crunchies??? Not...

Oh yeah you definitely need to look after your knees & with the amount if jumping/bouncing in shred I'd be very careful. I know she says there's no modification, but I'd consider not jumping, can't see it helping a knee problem. Hope the physio & exercises work & you get to do your run :)

Had to share a pic of my healthy & colourful lunch: beetroot dip with crudités, warb thin, ham, chicken slices & a few mini cheddars :) Probably about 12 pp though as the dip is made with ground almonds, and the mini cheddars don't help!

Well that's day 4 done, I think I've broken through the barrier, until I move to level 2...

Life has been very busy for you so don't beat yourself up about it, you'll get there! Any weddings this year?? Have you finished the course now?? Still loving work then I guess, that's brilliant!! I'm a little (a lot) jealous!!! :D

Well moving is a lot easier today, not easy just easier!! :P

Good luck! Can you let me know if you're supposed to do it everyday as I'm being cheap & using YouTube!! I'm not sure I can do it everyday for 30 days!!! If your anything like me I would do extra calf stretches as mine are so tight. I've recently been cycling, swimming & running (did a...

Well done on the loss, I know you don't feel brilliant about it which I totally understand, but it's in the right direction...and what happened to Serena of old 'More is more' - I would eat all your weeklies next week & see what happens..... Also, you're nearly at your first goal, that's...

I will find a non oaty one & let you know!! Did day 3 of my shred, it was a little easier today than yesterday although every time I stand up my calves scream! Although once I've started moving again it's a little easier!!!

Love the treat tray & see it's catching on through the forum!!

Oaty ones with raisins, Brazil nuts & some chopped up chocolate, very tasty!!

We shall see if I make it to level 2!! What I'm finding hard is the aching, so day 1 fine, day 2 harder because I was so sore & day 3 we shall see!! My back & abs are feeling better than yesterday but my calves just seem b*ggered from the jumping - I've just got to keep moving! Haven't hit my...

That is super cute Serena!! Loving this!!! So much easier than cut & paste!! Packed lunch looks great, hope you have a good day :)

You've got a fat lip???!!! I missed that, dare I ask...

Ok so I take it back, just got out of bed & boy can I feel it!!! Abs, back & arms are a little sore & my calves are really stiff after all the jumping....not looking forward to doing it again tonight!!!

Hey Brona, glad to see you're back & staying on track, great willpower especially as you've been away! Hope you had a good birthday :D

Ha ha....you are defo back Serena, 30 pages in a week!!! Glad you're back & full throttle!!

Thank you everyone I did feel 'epic'!!! Lovely spa day too and now my only uni work is my project, so yes atomic everything else is done, PHEW!!! However, through all my training and before I've been eating c*** SO I have now gained more than I'd care to mention...I'm up to 10st5 which is over...

Hello - here to join in! Sounds like you're doing well, days 5,15 & 24 I think I read....24!! It gives me faith ;) I started today but I'm not sure I pushed myself hard enough!! It was hard at first but by circuit 2 I'd eased myself in more. I guess it gets harder day after day!! Which leads...

Hello, popping in again! Yes atomic it was the tri this/last weekend! Still feels like 'this' as I had the day off today & boy did I need it!!! Really really tired which I think us a combo of pushing myself hard & the scorchio sunshine yesterday! Drumroll please......I did it, actually got...

SERENA!!!! Glad you're back hon, and fingers crossed the new drug combo will keep working! 1st7 ain't that bad & you were under goal anyway. I really like your plan to hit 8st7 and take it from there. Lovely pic of you & Popsicle and you don't look overweight at all!! The 7lb should come off...

Hey hey - lovely to see you're back!! I'll check out your thread soon!!! Busy here, but hoping to get back on it soon. Nothing's changed with me, still around the sane weight which I'm ok with but trying to increase my fitness a bit!! Catch up soon x

Ok I'll start a new post... Did a 'mini' tri this morning - only 4.3k less on the bike, so nearly the full amount; 200m swim; 15.7k ride; 2.5k 'jog' 1h13 minutes :D :D :D SO pleased!! And that includes transitions, putting bike/run gear on over wet swimsuit & sports bra, I'm blown away to be...

Just the caramel shortbread & all ok calories wise in the end!! Yesterday was far worse: Hot cross bun Ryvita, houmous, ham, salad Crisps Choc & Brazil nuts 1.5 pints lager 2/3 pizza, 1/2 garlic pizza bread 1/2 bottle of cava (unexpected! I blame the sun!!) Curly wurly c. 2700 cals!! BUT

Ok, so to add up....! B: banana, bran flakes L: tuna mayo roll S: caramel shortbread, apple D: pork marinaded in tomatoey sauce, corn on the cob, salad & new pots + some flora light S: ?? Approx. 1800 inc snack later, not too bad!! Snacked less because of the big sarnie & shortbread!! As I...

Well not so healthy today!! I had a roll at lunch then caramel shortbread, naughty! I did run this morning does that count?!

Update for yesterday: B: banana & porridge L: tuna, sweet potato & squash salad, melon & strawbs S: trail mix & yoghurt S: ham & almond butter D: chicken & veg stirfry with brown rice S: yogurt & fruit About 1600 cals - still not feeling any I'll effects, but then I am still getting a good...

Just been out for an hour on the bike, my legs are tired!! 700 cals burned though :) Simply not managing 20k in an hour which is a shame, but the main aim is to get through it!! Yesterday's food B: unsweetened muesli, full fat yoghurt (I've missed you - no more low fat for me!!) & banana S...

Yes busy couple of weeks, can't wait till June but then the project begins!! Still I have a lovely treat booked up...my dad & stepmum got me a spa voucher for my bday so I've booked in for the day at a s****y spa the week after the exam & tri :) CAN'T FREAKING WAIT!!!! Good day today so far, it...

I be here!!!! Sorry ladies, I've been all over the place & uni stuff & training has kind of taken over my life!! I've readjusted my plan to be a little easier on myself!! So, my focus is on the triathlon that's in 3 weeks (eek!) & my exam which is in less than 3 weeks (quadruple eek!!!). I'm...

Glad you went & as Laura says no need to feel silly - that's what he's there for & better to talk to him about it than it spiralling downwards :)

Not quite back on track, finding it very hard to stick to F&H or pp!!! But if ones things got to give over the next couple of months it's the 'strict' diet! I need to concentrate on the exercise & study first! Stan is well thanks, naughty as ever & even naughtier as hub is away He's not...

Oooh hen party & nearly wedding day...EXCITING!! :D

Hey Brona, sorry to hear you've had such a s****y week, especially having to deactivate FB, but if it's giving you hassle best off out of it. If it's not fun anymore, there's no point. Sounds like you should still keep the appt with the doc and talk things through even if you are feeling better...

Hello!! This is it, I'm back :) I need to get back on track on most fronts!! 1. Diet: I'm attempting F&H for at least 3 days & then I'll see how the week goes. 2. Exercise: the tri is in 6 weeks & 6 days!! I've spent £92 on the place & accommodation plus gym membership so NO going back! 3...

You guys are so good :D It's amazing how the support & friendship I get from the forums can be the same & sometimes better than off the people I know day to day....THANK YOU XXX

Sorry I am here but feeling a bit off at the mo! Eating has been very tasty! In holland I always have the traditional comfort food of kroket - it's a croquette that's deep fried & contains god knows what but some meat products!! It's usually had with bread & mustard & chips & mayo if you're...