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LOL They would laugh me off the diary board if I started one. This week is no better than last. Two takeaways and a cream cake.:( I don't go to class as have mobility issues and I'm anti-social. :p I'm not joining online again because I know what to do I just don't get on and do it. I shall...

Hi Hipps, I'm fine but definitely not in the groove at the mo. I just can not get back on the wagon no matter how I try. I was trying to work on a tiny budget as DH loves his job but the wages are peanuts and I was getting fed up. Its silly really as we have some extra money put by since he...

Never hurts to ignore a few calls if they've been upperty. Puts them in their place. :p We hardly need others personally attacking us, we do a good enough job of doing that ourselves if we read half of what people say on here. Don't you find that we are mostly all hard on ourselves? I know I...

:clap::clap:Well Done on that loss. Did you decide not to go to tomorrows class after all then? I've been eating very erratically. Sometimes good, sometimes very not! I discovered a little garden centre out in the country near us and they only do homemade cakes and desserts! :eek: Homemade...

Nah its not cheating. Do what you have to do. ;) Like the sound of your meals. I've had all my files and books out to plan a menu and then my brother called and I've been on the phone to him for ages. Can't men natter.:blahblah::blahblah: We can't hold a candle to them when they're in a mind...

I lost, I only flipping lost! I've taken off 2lbs this morning. :happy036: I am so glad now I didn't go mad and have that bag of chips I so fancied or eat that bar of chocolate I hid in the kitchen drawer. :D Of course now I'm thinking of how much weight I could have lost if I'd stuck to plan...

Well I now feel duty bound to admit that I whopped down two Cadbury crème eggs, a steak bake pasty and a bakewell tart! What are we doing??!! :rotflmao: I honestly believe this will be the first time ever since I was 14 years old and started losing weight that I'll have put on in my first...

Oh well, seeing as you had scrambled eggs there's no reason to beat yourself up. I've known people start the day on a Fry's Chocolate Cream in the past and call it breakfast. :whistle: Seeing as you're confessing after hearing my confession, I'll confess once more. :p DH took me late night...

I'll start mine when you start yours. :8855: I'd start day one with, 'this is my planned food for today' and then start day two with ' this is the food I actually ate yesterday.' :rolleyes: I started yesterday with my meal plan looking great on paper. Then DH was having training during the day...

Hipps, just look at your stats. Then look at mine. You stuck it out and I didn't. You might have your ups and downs but you didn't walk away. I know its hard because I've had a break and you've kept plodding but you WILL get this weight off if you tough it out. Even treading water for a time is...

Its the accountability part that worries me! :p Well yesterday was a muck up. Missed breakfast because was running late. Didn't do too badly for lunch as just had the last of my Celery soup I'd made. Late afternoon had egg on toast. This was no normal egg either, it was like a dinosaurs egg...

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I've made Saturday my weigh in day and started properly yesterday. I think it will take me a bit to get totally into it again as I'm not joining SW online this time. If I feel I really need the online calculators I will sign back up again but I'm going to see. As long as I get it roughly right...

Perfect slimmerem, that's good enough for me. ;)

We are coping better now. Looking forward to moving forward. Thanks for asking. :) I have to confess the last time I saw the floor underneath the stairs space is when we laid the carpet and I have to ask someone else to hang my jacket and retrieve it as I can't reach over the mound of 'things...

Thank you so much, slimmerem. ;) I'll note it down in my book.

Sorry don't know that answer but thanks for the heads up on their taste. DH will be very grateful. Will wait for the answer with you. :)

Could anyone help me with the syn values for pinenuts? First day back after a long break and I'vesprinkled pinenuts on my salad before eating without thinking. I've not got access back to SW online yet as I'm trying to see if I can manage without and use the money for better foods. Not sure...

Yes, Hipps. Lets give it our all. :D I'm going to take a leaf out of your book and take this nice and steady. I panicked a bit about losing weight for a non-emergency op and that was silly. I'll manage quite well until I'm good and ready to sort my joints out and not be rushed. I put so much...

Awww Hipps, so glad to see you. How's it going? I can see you've been a good girl! ;)

Well, here I find myself again after over a year. I was a returnee to SW then and am now, too. Back in Feb last year I noticed on page one I was so thrilled to be in the 22s and now I'm so cross that I'm back up in them again. :rant2: Ahh well, lets get stuck in. Time to start work...

Jo that is awful. Years ago we went through a horrible couple of year where the car was always being broken into and three times stolen. It was so expensive and stressful. You poor thing. Congratulations anyway on that lovely new orange award! ;) I check my weight loss.

I like that idea, very much I like it. :D I think I might have to give that one some thought. Marbles are so pretty, too. Nice high shelf where my grandson can't get his sticky fingers on them. I must find out about this bronze award for body magic. Not read it properly yet so don't remember...

I think Jo may have something there too when she said we try to mentally prepare ourselves in case theres a gain. I can be a right old pessimist the night before weigh in. Having said that, I'm also awaiting *week, which is late so don't feel the best. I'v never really worked out if it impacts...

Forgot Jo. Day 1- 40mins. Day 2- 30 mins. Weights now in action. Actually in truth one weight in action. I too have an enthusiastic 2 year old helper, only mines my little grandson. He wandered off with one secretly and now can't remember where it is, or won't tell. I'm considering withholding...

I couId spit, I really could! This is the third time I've tried to post on here and my stupid tablet just blanks the message. Three times I've tried to say hello to Biggabird. Hi btw and hope you're doing well this week. And it makes me look like I can't spell. My lappy does that too to be fair...

That is a massive achievement Jo. That's it - my 25 day challenge. :D I suppose that included Sundays, too. :sigh:

WOW Jem! :party0011: That is doing it in style! Chuffed to bits for you. ;) Looks like exercise is the way to go, as much as it pains me to admit. I must work out how to pad my leggings out because you're not wrong about those saddles, Jo. Use a pillow at the mo which is fine but it slips so...

:winner: That's the way to do it Jo! I must get my wiggle on and start my Body Magic challenge. I've stopped and started so many times. This is the week!!

You can do it Jo. 1.5lbs loss will get you that gorgeous orangey award AND get you a new home on this thread! Get those weights lifted and that cross trainer moving. I'm watching Biggest Loser on Youtube every day to keep me motivated. Back on my exercise bike today! I want abig loss next Monday...

Ah Jo I feel your pain. Instruments of torture most bras. I'm currently wearing my non-wired because of soreness underneath. This hot eather doesn't help. Baby powdered the red bits and now my skin has dried out an feels really dry. Can't win. Germolene seems to be clearing up a little sore area...

Forgot to mention I put on 1.5lbs this week. Chose to go off plan while away for a long weekend. Embraced all the local delicacies. Oh my word, the hot chocolate was out of this world. (Photo on 20's thread but only for the strong!) :D The syns that must have been. An amerretto (sp?) hot choc...

LOL I'm probably still in Evans size boots. Couldn't get ANY to fit (legs way beyond chubby) so had given up on them until I realised Legroom boots do several fittings for ultra wide calves. I squeezed into their biggest before. Now I can zip up their 3rd down with ease and probably should have...

My weekend of excesses resulted in a 1.5lb gain this morning, which was a pretty good swap for all the fun I had. Totally pleased with that. In fact thought it might have been much more. This gives you an idea of some of my indulgences the last few days.

Jo - thats a brilliant loss, and you so worried, too. ;) Its a fact with me that exercise or not my waist is always the first place I lose inches from. Next is my neck. Arms the last, which is a shame because they are pretty chunky. Long for slender, toned arms. :sigh: Just treated myself to...

And there was you saying you'd still be still be in the 21s in Sept. Pah! I soooo want to be a teen. My weekend away will have cost me dear. That sweet tooth of mine! Still, can't be as bad as Scarborough, can it?! :(

http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-food-diaries/214451-erms-photo-diary.html Link to Erms diary. Looks like she lost 10.5stone. Amazing!

Jo I hven't bought any but our library stocks quite a few, even the new ones so that could be a way to go if you want to try before you buy. A few I was disappointed in so I copied a few recipes from the library book and saved my money. :D Just a thought, I've been reading an old thread by...

It got better Jem! Letter from npower as we contacted regarding final bill for old house as still not received it. They've apologised for not sending the final statement due to their technical probit.ems and have told us the bill has been written off. :woohoo:I heard this had been happening to...

Jo I really must try it. Meant to a few times. :) Went out and treated myself to some lovely mags and hubbs a new dvd to celebrate. So happy. Thought nothing could top getting my 3st award back but the day just got better and better. :D

I'm glad shes turned a corner, Jem. You will too with all the move chaos. Slowly but surely we are getting organised. Very slowly. Two pieces of really good news in our house today. Hubbs has just got a job! We've had him home for months but hes finally fixed up again. :D I shall miss all...

Come on, Hipps. Where are you? I've been saving this seat for you in here each week, now its yours to take. Thrilled to bits you made it into the 20s. Now, 19s here we come, eh? :D

:talk017::talk017:Hipps! WOO HOO !! I'm over the moon. See you in the 20s. ;) Jem, glad you're riding the waves of the move without putting on like I did. Hows your dog doing now?

Lovely to hear from someone the other end of this journey, so to speak. Good job, tink. ;) I lost 3lbs this week so I got my 3st award back. So happy! Thats all the weight gone that I put on whilel on hols. Trouble is I'm going away for a little break on Friday morning. :eek: Don't usually...

I've finally lost all my holiday weight this morning. A loss of 3lbs today. :D What a relief.

Its a lovely feeling when you get down to the next stone mark. The best! WELL DONE!

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Yep I agree with Vix, the exercise causing water retention if not drinking enough could easily cause that gain. Remember that means its not a real gain. You'll soon know when you up your water. I was weeing constantly for a couple of days. ;) Definitely a case darcys of KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON! :D

Sorry Vix, meant to say really good loss, particulay with all that stress. ;)

Terrible situation, Vix. Hope the doc can do something to help her and your family. Regarding the cinema snacks I can't be much help. I made a decision way back to cut out eating at the movies and just sip a coffee instead. It took a few times to adjust but eventually I was so proud of myself I...

Congratulations on making it to the 20s! Doesn't it feel great to go down a zone. ;)

Woohoo Elizabeth. Over to the 20s you go. Meet you there. :D

Hipps - I am so impressed. You couldn't have cut it any closer to the 20's either, could you. Nearly there girl. One more week and you'll be packing your bags for the 20 zone. :D Jem, keep pushing on. Silly weather kept me off my exercise, too. At this size it hits me hard. Hope you got your...

BQ sauce and Sweet and Sour Sauce are right up my street. I'll have to work that into my menu somewhere this week. :drool: WI day for me and 1.5lbs off. Wish it had been 2lb and then I would have got my 3st award back but I shall just have to be patient. :) How are all you girls doing? ;)

Hold that seat, Dawn. I'm about to put on a spurt from this week onwards. ;) Would you credit it! Got on the scales today and I've lost 1.5lbs. Don't get me wrong, thrilled by that but another half pound would have got me my 3stone award back. Will have to wait until next week now. :( Having a...

Looks like I really should give it a go then. :D

I keep hearing about this diet chicken. People seem to love or loathe it like marmite. Is there anything you can think of which tastes a bit similar so I can decide whether to give it a try, Tigger?

Wartime housewife - Biff Raven-Hill. Thoroughly enjoying the common sense of it, too.

Great loss Vix. Tigger, if I just gain 1.5lbs on Monday I'll feel very fortunate. Few ups and downs this week have seen me overeating. Least its been healthier overeating but still adds the lbs at the end of the day. Roll on Monday when I can get my new week head on.

Darcys, what a great launch you've had these last to weeks into your return to SW! No wonder you're grinning from ear to ear. ;) Jem, I'm trying to keep it low syn by hitting the fruit bowl etc but not always managing it. I'm having a bread craving week. I've a house full of low syn but...

Dawn thats fantastic! :D I sooo want to be a teen. Certainly not going about it the right way this week. I keep wanting to eat. :(

I've just had a lovely pastrami salad. Its all the other things I'm worried about. I can't stop nibbling this week. :(

Thats a brilliant start, Elizabeth. Well done! Jem, there was a poster on here called Capricorn that had a diary and she was hoping for a baby but thought adoption might have to be the answer as she was either nearly 40 or past 40, can't quite remember. She'd lost stones to get her to around...

Mrs JJ, when doing an EE day or a Red day most meats will be free unless they are processed meat, ie. Corned beef, etc. They have to be lean, too. It may be that the syns given online are for the Green day plan. Do you have an example of a type of meat that we can help you with? As a general...

Dawn, I've realised Red was how I lost mine. I was going for EE each day and going off plan. When I looked at my food diary I'd had a really good week if I'd been doing Red. Maybe I should mix it up a bit with a combination of days.

Oh Jo that is awful how they treated you. Doesn't it make us all angry to feel they'll probably still be treating other girls like that. Shame on them! :mad: I must have been around the same when I had my first. Fortunately they were much kinder to me. I remember the consultant checking me over...

It was my choice Jo, not based on anyone or anything. The reason being that my last recollection of feeling truly healthy was when I was 22 and lost weight and went from 14st 6lbs down to 11st 4lb. At that weight I was swimming over 80 lengths of the pool 3 times a week. Virtually every day I...

Hiya Darcys mum. :D I'm sure you'll get thst award next weigh in. Noticed you're doing SW Online, too. Are there any features of the website that you find helpful? I'm just about to start using the Body Magic facility to cycle round central park. Not on a real bike mind. Just on an exercise...

Oh I missed that bit about only needing a lb for your 1/2 stone award, tigger. So exciting. I'm all about awards. They really inspire me on. Can't stop thinking about Frys chocolate creams now. Wonder whose fault that is! :p

Blame it on the kids having Space Raiders in the house! :D Who can resist them?! Quite low in syns though I think. Could have been worse, could have been nut brittle. :p Strangely it was because I was having one of those weeks when I could eat the house out that I asked my hubs to quickly get...

Thanks, Jem. :D When I looked back over the week I realised that although I hadn't stuck to my EE days, I'd actually done a pretty good job of doing Red most days, I just hadn't known at the time. And don't be putting down your 1/2lb loss. They all add up! I had a lovely trip at the garden...

I'm officially back in this zone now after losing 10lbs of my holiday gain this morning. :D I've got 4lbs more to get off until I'm back to my pre-hols weight. Feeling very happy! Have you found your mojo again Dawn?

You're doing fantastic Tigger. Good for you! I tried twice yesterday to congratulate you and my stupid lappy kept making it disappear. :mad: I might make loads of typos on my tablet but at least it lets me post. :) I'm so happy today because I've lost 10lbs this morning. :woohoo: Now thats my...

Death of a Prankster, M C Beaton. Yet another Hamish.

Thats brilliant Dawn. ;) Great to start a fresh week over, particularly when you think you've had a close shave with a gain. :D Ridiculously happy today because my kettle is fusing the house. Its still in guarantee so I can swap it for something else as its discontinued. I LOVE kettle...

I'm trying to use my freezer and cupboard stocks up too so that means we're not all eating the same thing. You know how it is, a couple of this and one of that. I've had lemon sole for lunch. Was so lovely. The others ate tins of ravioli I'd unearthed. Tonight is a naughty night. Chinese, chow...

Welcome Jane! :D I'm joining Dawn in not being 100% today. Actually I have a Chinese on its way :whistle: but it is a chow mein and have synned it. Hows it going for you today, Jane?

Today has been a reasonably good one again but 4 white chocolate mice and 9 dolly mixture have had to be syned. (Grandson visited and likes to share. :o ) I didn't think that was too bad for that little treat. 9syns. I've watermelon already prepared in the fridge for munchies while watching...

Not read that one yet. Must add it to my list. Any good?

Hi Welshtigger. :D Nothing worse than an echoey thread. You'll have plenty of company in here. ;)

Hoping so, Dawn. Been really good today and yesterday. Lets see how long it lasts! Determined to get my two shineys back. :D Are you being good, too? ;)

Vix, people manage stress in different ways, some with agressive behaviour, sometimes drink or drugs. Others become workaholics. Some of us just use food to cope. Its sad but its not a terrible thing and it will take time and masses of effort for us to learn another way of managing emotions...

The memories of those cream teas will keep me going for another year! Bliss. :D Was shocked by how much I put on in truth. Not upset as such, I got over that self loathing thing a while ago, but more intrigued. Some of it might be water retention as after my first day back on plan I had to...

I'm back home too and faced the scales. Gulp. As expected in the 21's again, right in the middle, as I put on a stone in those 9 days since I last weighing in. Been good today, though. Back in the grove and battling my way back down to this zone again. :D

Our posts crossed Jem. Well what can I say, 4.5lbs in 4 weeks? You clearly need training from the master when it comes to whacking the weight back on! :p Seriously, doesn't it feel great when you just 'fess up and move on. I've been in a good mood all day. You need to stay here. We'll cheer...

Don't you be sad about telling us of that terrific loss because I plonked it on! I'm over the moon for you, Hipps. ;) Ohhh and look at you getting slimmer of the week. There will be no stopping you now. :D You're right too, I DID enjoy that hols and no regrets. I've 51 other weeks of the year...

Deserve the kick up the bum. 21.7 this morning. :whistle: Thats 1st and half pound on. :eek: Tried entering it on SW online and it refused repeatedly. Kept telling me I must have made a typing error. Nothing like rubbing it in! In the end I had to enter 4.5lb less as thats the only way it would...

You'll get your seat in the 20's, Jem and don't forget that beautiful orange shiney to add to your sig. One of my favourite ones although I've taken a fancy to that fresh green 4 st shiney now. (Dream on ellie!!) Confession, all went well until 5pm. Rushing around all day and only had yogurt...

Ah I'm sorry about your dog, Jem. They do become one of the family and I remember how devastated I was when I had to lose mine. Changed to cats afterwards mistakenly thinking I wouldn't get so attached but no, it was just as sad. I hope she picks up on the new meds. Shes lived a good age at 14...

Oh my goodness, Dawn. :wow: No wonder the confidence is on a high! WELL DONE YOU. Have a lovely day at the wedding. ;) Now we are home again I shall have to stock up on healthy goodies and get back in gear. No more sipping Pimms by the river and indulging all my sweet desires. :whistle:

Having a lovely time, Dawn, thanks. Won't get back until tomorrow and eaten all the wrong stuff. Will be brave and face the scales on Monday still. Can't yell at me can they? :p How are things going with you this week?

She is indeed, Jem, and boy am I being BAD. I'm shocking myself. :rolleyes: I seem to have developed the sweetest tooth, not like me at all. I've been ploughing through the most delicious treats. Didn't help that *week arrived nearly 2 weeks late on the day we started the hols, so that wrote...

Good job, destamia. You're doing great. ;) Well girls i just got 0.5lb off this morning which I've probably put on ghis evening. (Oh my word, I forgot how delicious chocolate cinder toffee was). Allowed myself a little treat tonight but hoping to be more careful the rest of the hols. Keep...

You picked a good choice. Think its just about the lowest isn't it? I know we're having a chinese takeaway one night next week so I've already picked the chicken chow mein as I know thats low too and love it. Got to weigh in early tomorrow morning as can't on Monday. Not so sure what that...

WELL DONE! :woohoo:So pleased for you. What an achievement, being a 'teen' again. :D Really hoping I'll be able to take up that seat next to you soon. I'll have to be extra specially good when I come home after the hols. With you on the batterless fish. I've been known to leave some fish...

You're so near your 19's. Holding my breath for you tomorrow. ;) I'm having a funny week. Some great days but others when I've messed up a bit. Don't really think I've over done the eating but it just feels that way. I can't weigh in Monday as I'm away but will on Saturday, a couple of days...

A couple of good weeks, Jem, and you could really put a dent in those 21's. :D I won't be leaving the 20's anytime soon with my upcoming holiday. Not unless its to up a zone, judging by last years gains. :rolleyes: Even if that were to happen we'll just battle back through the zone all...

Agree with Jem, Vixen. We none of us tend to mind the little gains when we know why. It'll be a distant memory soon. ;) Jem, well done for realising that all the hard work and organization HAD to be rewarded with a lovely new peg bag for your lovely new house. The bathroom suite is another...

Exactly the same routine here, Dawn, except mine is on a Monday morning. I also get this notion in my head that if I were to shower first my body would weigh more as it might cling onto some of that moisture. Same rule to having a bath and then weighing in. Comes from doing science and...

Hubbs said the same about the alluminium. Its got my hopes up. :D I'm the same with you when it comes to weigh in. Off with everything I can. Never wear jewellery when on the scales. When I was at WW years ago the queue for the loo was a mile long and the consultant doing her nut because none...

Would the classes be included in the £25 per month or are the extras? Sounds really good value just for the swimming if its limitless. Is it sad of me that when the doc was speaking about the knee replacements I instantly wondered if they would be heavier than bone or lighter, a pro or con...

Dawn the turkey meatballs were really bland although I loved the texture of them. Quite weird in that you only use a little bread to lighten the meatball mix and the rest is lightened with washed baked beans that you mash after simmering for 5 mins and then add into the mix. Once I've worked out...

Well done, Hipps. Steadily you're making your way down I see. ;) Both of you girls will soon be getting that beautiful orange 1.5 st award. Isn't it a gorgeous summery colour, perfect for your collection. :D Jem, I had to buy a new peg bag. Same problem here so I treated myself to a Cath...

I STS this morning so all that worrying was for nothing. Accurately I lost 0.25lb but I'll not bother counting that yet.

Awww you come back to visit us destamia. :) I keep looking at the lovely colour of your 4 stone award. I want one! :D Completely forgot, WI this morning and I STS. Actually I lost 0.25lb but I don't work I in quarters. Considering all my worrying yesterday I am truly happy with that result. I...

LOL very good advice and I like a ramble. :D Annoyingly walking is a problem as I have bad arthritis in my knees (hospital tomorrow to tell me what I already know, they've had it. :o) My doctor was saying its a vicious circle, weightloss would help arthritis but arthritis stops you being able...

The seaside is lovely, I agree. Love the seagulls call just not their greed when they rush in to pinch your chips. :whistle: I've decided my tactics for this holiday. I know I won't stick to plan exactly but I will at least think before I eat and consider the healthier options. Eg candy floss...

Yep, we'll do it. However.................... When I go off for my happy hols to the seaside next weekend I'm making no promises regarding being good. I'm usually VERY bad. :ashamed0005: Makes it all the more important to stay on plan until then. :) Least I've been getting some body magic in...

Thanks, Dawn, although I'm having an iffy week. Must pull my socks up because I'm away next weekend for a week by the sea and we all know that therein lies temptation! :rolleyes:

What a fantastic loss! I love following your progress. WELL DONE on reaching the Century Club, too. :D

Think it will be me needing the kicking. My eating is eratic this week to say the least! :(

WELL DONE destamia! And Dawn I think it will be a hi and bye for you. I'm so envious of the pair of you! ;)

Bum will be kicked come Monday, you can count on us. :asskick:

Jemima you're back! :D Didn't even think about the obvious loss of connection when you moved. We were fortunate with ours as I still had access to our other house until the day the broadband changed to the new. Enjoy your house warming and then you'll be ready for action with us lot, although a...

Not been on my weights yet but hitting the wii fit hard. Hows the exercise going with you, girls? My eating hasn't been great this weak. Craving food all the time. Could be because *week due but not arrived. If it decides not to come for 4 months like last time I could be grazing till Autumn. :eek:

Now reading Death of a Travelling Man. (Another Macbeth, so quick and easy to read) :)

Reading Death of a Glutton - M C Beaton (Hamish Macbeth)

Brilliant Sam! :D Hipps, my arms are not my best feature by far so maybe the weights should see some action. My ones are only light. Embarrassed to say my grandson (2 and a bit years) had no problems moving them out the way when he was playing the other day. Still, start gently. :rolleyes:

Good job, Hipps. :D I might dust off my hand weights if you're giving the exercise a push. Don't want to appear lazy here. :p

No loss for me this morning, STS. :( No matter. A nice fresh week with all my syns to play with again. :D Hardly ripping up the 20's like I planned, though! Guess I'll just have to accept I'm a 'leisurely loser.' :p

I STS this week. Not sure why but will just knuckle down and truck on. :rolleyes:

Sam, whether the scales do or don't give you the results you want this week, at least you're back on plan straight away. ;)

Hi girls. All being good I hope. :D Sam, sounds like yu've got it all sorted for that meal. Hope you enjoy yourself. ;) Is your littlie better now, Hipps? Took me until today to feel A1 again but nothing wrong with me now. Just about to devour steak and salad with perri-perri rice. YUMMY

Destamia, that cheese potato cake was a real hit with the family. Thanks! :D

Was given this link by destamia on the 20's thread for Italian cheese and potato torte. It really is delicious and 2.5 syns on EE or green. http://slimmerblog.co.uk/recipes/vegetarian-dishes/southern-italian-torte-cheese-and-potato-cake/

Its awful when the littlies get sick. At least they get lego time with mummy. ;) I miss lego. :( And thanks for the sympathy but all better today. Naturally I didn't let on to the men of the household. I'm enjoying the fussing. ;) Still don't know what caused it. One second I'm cooing over a...

I do that with curly wurlys to make them last. :D I've got 2 drawers full of chocolate bars at the moment and getting fuller every week. My dad buys the family a bar every friday and I haven't the heart to stop him. He's been buying them for me every week since I was 4. He's 85 now And I'm not...

Curly wurlys are the best. I have to watch them. Ones not enough for me so I had to stop buying the multi packs. The HC bun was soooo good. A little weakness of mine so I have to 'buy' myself one with my syns once in a while. I'm using them more healthily tomorrow as I want to make Jamie O's...

Eating out is tricky. We were invited to a pie and pea night at a friends last weekend and I was totally relieved that events meant we couldn't go. I'm determined to find my way around these situations, though, as they'll constantly crop up in everyday life and I've got to factor them into my...

Good here. :) Have been 100% today so very smug and self-righteous. :p How's it been for you?

BTW it looked mouth-wateringly delicious!

How on earth did you make cake from potatoes? lol Happy 1st Anniversary! :candledinner:

Just reread your post and realised it was you that told us sbout the potato and cheese cake! I was trying to find it again. :D

That recipe looks gorgeous. I've got the latest SW mag and was thinking of making it but you've given me the confidence to give it a try this week. Thanks! And you're rght thst that half pound will float off. My 2lb that I'd gained the week before is a distant memory now. I decided to ignore...

7.5lbs! :faint2: Get those stats changed ASAP. Let the world (well web) know what you've achieved. So pleased for you. ;) Oh my word, that means you, hipps and I all got awards this week. Have I missed anyone elses?

WELL DONE emmi! I was looking for you over on the 21's thread as I thought it was your WI today. You must be thrilled to bits. :D

Just starting Chocolate Shoes and Wedding Blues - Trisha Ashley.

Yep Tiff, you're already in the thread I'm just dreaming of being in. I want to be in the 'teens' instead of a 20 something. :D And thanks so much for the encouragement. Hopefully catch up with you in 'the teens.' ;)

WOOHOO Hipps. Look at that shiney new award! Isn't it pretty. :talk017: WELL DONE. :D Looks like tonight will be a good one for you too Sam. Shall check back to see. ;) And yes Hipps. Sadly eldest is staying with us for a fortnight while he sorts things. Desperately hard to watch, particularly...

Finally finished reading One Hundred Names by Cecelia Ahern. Can't say I really enjoyed it. Thought there might be a great ending but no, just as expected. :( Least now its finished I have all the fun of deciding what to read next. Don't you just love that moment. :D

Doing fine here, Sam. :D Is it your weigh in today? I know it will be yours, Hipps. Hoping upon hope for that half pound to be gone for you. ;) Where's Jem? :confused: I'l be back later to see how you're all doing. Think it might have been emmi's first WI since starting, too. I managed to...

My goodness, you two girls won't be in this zone long. Tiff, you are already in the 19's-18's. ;) There was me thinking I'd got company for a while. :D With you only needing to lose a lb to be in the next thread, Kath I'm guessing we're going to lose you for sure this week. Are you both doing...

Ah with you now Sam-tia. I've done shakes and soups in the past and had the same results. Love SW even if I have the occassional blip. It really does teach how to make good choices with meals but allowing for a few treats. I sometimes use my syns for sweet treats but slowly I'm preferring to...

Hi Sam. :D Is it SW you're doing? I'm intrigued by the Slim and Save bit in your sig. Wondered if it was a new plan I'd not heard of. :) You've lost a lot already judging by you stats. Good for you.

The smells virtually gone this morning. I normally like the newness of carpet and wallpaper but this was decidedly odd. Meal planning in earnest today as I've been letting things slide. Just taken delivery of a new cookery book, too, 'A girl called Jack' which is highly frugal and I think will...

You'll be far more organised than I was Jem and the eating will settle back to normal. ;) I'm starting to feel much better about the move today. I've now got bedroom carpet down! :clap: Not sure what its made of though because it smells like the elephant house in here. Think I'll keep the...

I'll polish off another seat in the 20's ready for you. In fact you might even get my seat if I don't buck my ideas up. :rolleyes: So how are you finding SW Emmi?

Well done Hipps. Look at you with your 2lb losses. :D Don't even think about moving. YUCK. Not worth the stress if you don't have to. Just look at me. Three weeks on and I still can't find my pj's and I'm already fighting with three local Tom cats that think my garden is their personal loo and...

As I thought I gained 2lbs this week. Still managed to stay in the 20's by the skin of my teeth but my BMI went back into the 50's. :sigh: Not having that! It'll be back off again next week. Good news is I now have stair carpet down. :D Bedroom carpet purchased and awaiting laying by hubs...

Just a quick run in this morning. I've gained 2lbs as expected. :p Still in the 20's though so its not all bad. I'll definitely have to make my way through those mags now for recipes. I'll let you know what I find. ;)

Yep I agree. No harm in an off week and I've enough confidence in the plan to know I'll be fine. Are you all packed up yet? Which day do you move?

That Southern Italian Torte looks gorgeous. I've all the ingredients in, too. :D I'll get that penciled in for one day this week. Tah very much. ;) I need to get back on track as I've blipped a bit this week. I know I'll get in the grove again even if I get a little gain. Main thing is not to...

:rotflmao: You are not going to be here until September! And no one is going to leave you alone. :copon:As if! We'll all stay here and nag ya until we're all together again. :D I'm having an off day. Do you know how many syns are in a big bag of pork scratchings? I do. :ashamed0005: Chow...

Destamia, I've not lost as much as you but nearly 3st and I think SW is just great. If I do occassionally have a gain its super easy to get back on track but on the whole I find it simple to eat plenty of healthy, tasty stuff and lose. Do you try some of the SW recipes? We've just moved and...

Wow girls, all these pressures and stresses ( feel for you Jem! ) but you've not let it turn into an excuse to eat the house/restaurant out. WELL DONE TO YOU BOTH! Congrats on that 3lbs loss, too Jo. ;) Just flying out the door but couldn't ignore your posts. Keep strong and I'll nip back once...

:rotflmao: I am just creasing up. You are so funny! :D Well done both of you on your losses. Jemima, woohoo, you did it! Sounds like Hipps is ready to shred through these 21's with you. I'm going to be cheering you both on. :party0011:

Delighted that a 5lb loss this week puts me in the 20's this week so I finally get to land on this thread. Been a long time coming! Looks like everyone else in here is well on their way down the 19's now so I'll just have to wait for some company. :D

I can't believe it. I lost! All that worry and paranoia for nothing. 5lbs off today. :bliss: So that's me finally in the 20's. :D I'm so excited too that finally my BMI is in the 40's. Only just but it feels so much better than being in the 50's. Better go find the 20's thread but don't think...

Well yesterday didn't go as planned. So exhausted I gave in and ordered a chinese. :mad: How silly was that! Got a bit overwhelmed with the house and just weakened. At least I chose a chow mein, slightly better than other meals, and will have the other half for lunch today. I also ate lots of...

Sarah, 2lbs brilliant! :clap: I'd really love a 2.5lb loss this week myself so I get in the next zone but I think I'm whistling in the wind. Like you I'm scratching round in the cupboards this week and my mum's gone all mother hen and sent food round ("your dad and I will never get through...

Argh Hipps I'm useless at this moving thing! We'd no chance to pack nicely and make copious lists (I ADORE list making) so everything was quickly boxed or slung in binliners and most are still that way. :o I've just been wandering around In bewilderment trying to decide which room to attack...

Lou, we all want stickers every week. :D It really motivates me when I know I'm within grabbing distance of another. Such pretty colours, too. :p Jem, I think another half stone and that dress will be dragging in the dirt, thats if I don't get my needle and cotton out first. (Which I better...

Hiya Lou. :D Are you brand new to SWorld or having a restart? If you are new I think you'll love it. Very versatile plus its really teaching me to make better decisions around food, on the whole. :rolleyes: I've a feeling if this is your 1st week that you may not be in this zone next week...

You're so close now Jemima. This week could be your week! Talking of bums ( :o ) I was tripping up my maxi dress today, wondering what the heck was going on when I realised that the reason it was so long on me must be because I'm slightly less rounded in the bum and tum areas. :happy036: The...

Don't you worry, that chairs ready and waiting for you. As regards me moving down to the 20's, in my dreams! I'm a real slow coach when it comes to this weight loss malarkey. Shock myself some weeks but on the whole I just get small losses. I don't mind. (Much :rolleyes: ) Well done on your...

Another 1lb off for me today. Slowly chipping away at this zone. Will get there in the end. :D Very excited I got my 2.5st award today.:bliss:

Oh you and I are going to get on just great. LOL I am thinking I might have put on this week though. I just feel really fat this week. Think it must be the heat. Its great to see the sun, though!

Its only about 2 miles from our last. It wasn't a move we wished to make but a necessary evil. :( Having said that, I've now got the most enormous bedroom, as does our son. Today we have moved my garden. The new garden is looking so much better now. It was just grass before. I gave in and had...

Thanks Jemima.:) I got my kitchen bin found and set up today. Its the little things that make you so happy. No carpet yet, though. Feels like camping as you try to keep everything off the floor so it doesn't get dusty! Have given in and treated us to a Milky Bar dessert tonight. At 8 syns I...

It IS hard to stay on track for a week.:p We've been good so far. Only a few more days until the cooker gets installed. The house looks like a wearhouse though. Boxes and bags everywhere and seems like half the furniture doesn't fit. :cry: I don't like moving. :(

I knew you'd do it Hipps! Missed all the excitement while being temporarily internet-less. We moved Monday and no internet till Thursday so I'm grabbing the chance to get online on my tablet wherever I can. It's so inconvenient having no access to syns online on the SW website. Add to that no...

Woohoo well done, Hipps! :D

Just half a pound off this week for me. Every little helps! :D

Bananas are my life line. They save my bacon for sure. I've been trying to mix it up a bit with lovely citrus fruits so I'm not eating so many. In fact I've just nipped to Morrisons for a big wedge of watermelon for a change. The only fruit that has been my undoing is grapes. The weeks I ate...

I think its taken me 12 weeks - since mid-February. I seem to have weeks when nothing much happens or even a bit of a gain and then other weeks which are big losses. It evens itself out. Hoping I've done enough this week so that I lose 1.5lbs as then that will mean I get my 2.5st award. :D IS...

What a great first week lose! Think we best pull up a chair ready for you in the 21's. ;)

Hi Sarah. Can't wait until I can say I've lost 3.5st! It will come. :D Hope you get it this week. You're zooming alng nicely. Must to effecting your clothes now. Some of mine are gettng baggy and I'm just reaching for the 2.5st award. This week is going fine. Riding on the success of eating...

I could kiss the person in the eating out thread that posted a picture of their low syn Nandos meal. Copy-catted it and had a great meal out for 6.5 syns. Chose Butterfly chicken, Grilled corn on cob (leaving the pat of butter in its wrapper!) and a bowl of Spicy Rice. I snaffled my sons bowl of...

Oh my word, how close to the wire could you get! That's fantastic. So thrilled for you. :clap: I'm back in the groove by the look of things, too. Lost 4.5lb this week so delighted. Hubs lost 2lb and son 2.5lbs. That lad is unstopable! I thought I may have blown it when we were unexpectedly...

Morning! Is this the week, Hipps? Are you going to have to wave a sad farewell to the 22's where we got so comfortable? :D

Thanks ;) How's it going, Sarah? Are you having a good week?

I could cartwheel round the virtual room. That's 4.5lbs off for me this morning. I'm really starting to believe in myself again. What a great feeling.:bliss: I was getting ready to settle myself in this zone for a few weeks but I can practically smell the coffee in the 20's thread now. YIPPEE! :D

Hipps thats fantastic. DON'T be tempted to slurge this weekend but just think how great it will feel to update those stats with a 21 at the start! Its spposed to be nice weather over the bank hols so maybe a chance to get some walking in somewhere nice. All good for the body magic. :D Really...

Not doing too badly this week, thanks Sarah. Like you I'd like this weight gone tomorrow but it won't be so I'm slowly learning patience. :rolleyes: Helps that my clothes are just starting to get bagging and I've gone down a size. :D I used to weigh in Fridays and liked it. Trouble was I'd...

Thanks, Sarah. :D What day is your weigh in day? Your weight is flying off you. Have you been having a good week?

To lose 1.5lbs is good any week but to do it with a little holiday is brilliant! I'm awful when I go away. Last year we popped to the coast for a week and I put on 10lb. I thought I'd been quite good, too. I'll keep you company with a good week. I'm needing to lose this weight so badly now and...

Made it into the 21's today. :D My 8lb loss brings me down to 21st 8lbs now. What a relief. Lets hope it doesn't take me quite so long to work my way down into the 20's! How's your 2nd week been going Shabutie?

I finally did it! I'm in the 21's. :woohoo: I went back to basics this week. Had my 15 syns a day rather than my sneaky 20 normally. I weighed my cheese. That was a shocker. Was having much more than 30g brfore. Tut tut. So this morning the scales showed an 8lbs loss. :party0011: I guess that...

I use my 2012 books. Some hx and a few differences to syns but nothing major in my opinion.

Imagining you in your caravan tonight, Hipps. Hope you're all having fun. ;)

Well done Shabutie. Great loss there. :clap: We're trying our best to join you from the 22's thread but the scales aren't cooperating! :whistle:

How strange about their scales. I wonder if they recalibrated them. Very annoying for you but its still half what I put on. :D I love caravans. I'm hoping to book something later in the year for a few nights. We had a lovely time a couple of summers back in September just on the off chance of...

Thanks, Hipps. :) And probably the reason its upset me more than it should is hormones, too. I keep reminding myself this is only one piece of my life. Good news was that hubs lost 5lbs and our son lost 2.5lbs. Very proud of them both. I'm looking ovrr my meal plans for the week. No room for...

Your second paragraph sounds just like me. Don't know what to make of this menopause malarkey. Last year everything stopped for 3 months then and raised my hopes but then began normally again. Wish it would make its mind up. No chocolate eaten and been really good. I'm still confused. It'll...

Oh dear, 2lbs on today. Wasn't expecting that as thought I'd done ok after the tiger bread incident. Synned everything properly and watched my portion sizes. Just to add to my joy *week has finally arrived today after a 5 month gap. Was beginning to get excited and think they had stopped for me...

You are a marvel! I knew about taking the batter off fish to make it free but hadn't thought to do the same with breaded. Mine comes out at 11.5 syns per fish. Its nice fresh fish inside but it does make you wonder if any of the oil it must have in the coating has seeped in. :confused:

It is brilliant, I agree. Theres room to have a bit of indulence whether it be the choc kind or lovely gravy. I'd lean towards the gravy and yorkies myself. Busy weekend here. Grandkiddies and eldest son here yesterday so bedlam. Ones 2 and one 5 months and despite being really good kids I...

Well done, Sarah! We'll be along to join you soon. :D

Awww bless you. That's the kind of common sense advice I needed. I was having a real downer on myself and was starting to totally over react. Guilt was piling on. I blame it on the menopause. (Not that I'm sure I'm there yet but it makes a good excuse for all my flakey behaviour some days) :D My...

I was doing so well until I stupidly bought Tiger bread into the house. 3 slices later, only one of which I'd allowed for, followed by 2 biscuits (gifted by friends and calling me from their tin since Monday night, and I've now totally chunked into my syns for the rest of the week. :cry: Please...

Now there was me having a little rant and completely forgot why I was posting. Our son lost 2lbs. So pleased because he was not anywhere near 100% last week. I enjoy seeing his weight loss more than my own. Probably because I feel responsible for his bad eating habits but hes changed so much...

The internet has made it so easy to cheat. Even the lazy can cheat, they can sit in their slippers, supping a brew and still ruin their relationships. Mobile phones are as bad if not worse. :mad: Hate cheaters! They're so selfish. Chin up, Sarah. ;)

:woohoo: That's the way to do it. Great loss!

LOL It was lovely, I'd highly recommend it. :D I'm starting to feel quite fortunate that the lads prefer chicken now. That's a little cheaper. Talking of juicy salmon steaks, you really don't want to look in the latest SW mag (May/June) because p67 has a full page pic of a Salmon and Dill...

Isn't it expensive! I have to admit we have used the lower end of the price range and mostly it's been just for me as the other two don't care for fish so much. Hubs likes the fish in sauce in bags and they are very low syns. They were on offer at half price in Morrisons. Likewise their tinned...

Weigh in today and I've lost 3lbs. :scale: Hubs has put on 1lb but I was expecting that. He's been heavy with his carbs this week and didn't listen when I said they weren't proportional on his plate. I best go back to dishing up this week! My son hasn't weighed in yet. He lost 3lbs last week...

Don't worry, hippotomum, I'm not getting ahead of myself. You'll probably have to tug me through into the next zone behind you. :D I rarely get impatient with weigh loss these days. Only occassionally do I yell at my hips, "Shrink!" I got all my sandals out to polish off and admire with it...

I shall have to delve into her other books then, Danni. :) BTW your baby is an absolute cutey. What lovely eyes.

Oh my word Sarah! Utterly amazing loss. WELL DONE YOU :party0011::party0019: If I was you I'd be updated those stats on the left because you weigh over a stone less than it shows. You're BMI will drop like a rock. :D

I like the recipes, too. I enjoy seeing whats new in the shops as well. I don't always notice stuff when I whizzing round so I often will try things they have scored.

Don't worry Hippotomum, should I be that fortunate to get in the next zone (which I think highly unlikely!) I would still bounce back to hear for a catch up. ;) I've not been that well planned over the last couple of days and we know how that causes trouble. I'm just so tired this week. :sigh...

I'm just about to start 100 Names by Celia Ahern. Only read one of her books, PS, I love You, and thought it brilliant. She's quite good, isnt she?

Sarah, thats an amazing loss. Well done! hopefully the heart will mend and at the rate you're going will get super healthy in the process. ;)

Loss of 1.5lbs this morning. Hubs is happy because he lost 2lbs. No doubt our son will blow us out the water with his weight loss this week. His clothes are starting to look very bagging on him. :D A really, really good week could see me out of this zone next week. It would be a tall order but...

I kind of agree about the point that for many they could still be just as unhappy after losing the weight than before, thats once the euthoria of changing shape has past. I think that could be why most put the weight back on. I guess I'm biased at the moment. I'm attending a funeral next week...

Just started reading Death of th Perfect Housewife - Hamish Macbeth. Think I'm beginning to like this series better than the Agatha Raisin one. Nice, gentle, bedtime reading.

LOL don't panic, is only Tuesday, practically the beginning of the week for us Monday weighers! Do you work your syns day to day or week to week? I do the latter and it certainly has saved me a few times from thinking its 'game over' for the week. I also have another confession. I always...

The dreaded weigh in on our new scales and they've shown a 2lbs loss this week. What a relief! Like that they can stand a bit of jumping on and off to check accuracy, too. :p Also we don't even have to remember what we weighed the week before. It stores Iit all and calculates your loss for you...

Agreed! If I maintain this week I'll be mighty happy. :D The new SW mag has just dropped through the door so I shall have a browse this afternnon and do some serious meal planning. I am an avid planner anyway but our meals need a perk up with some new, interesting ingredients. I just have...

Oh dear, what a week I'm having! Crusty bread and chicken wings entered the house. Say no more. :sigh: I shall endeavour to pull it back but its not looking so good. Hope its looking more promising in your house, Hippopotamum. :)

I paid £27.99 today and it pained me! I think I can dream of getting a slimmer of the week award on SW online. For a start you seem to have to get a loss of at least 7lbs (pffft) and over half that get it are was above that, 11lb -12lbs this week some got. They were lads though. Must be the...

I think I'll try a 100% week too for a change. LOL I can't remember having one yet although I think I've achieved around 95% my first week. You know, when its all new and exciting. Lol I've had candy floss today. Enjoyed it so much and don't normally bother with. Amazing how something can...

Scales going wrong way this week. 3.5lbs ON! Not going to start panicking yet though as we've had to buy new scales so that could be a factor as two of us have put on and one has stayed the same. Of course next week will be the decider! We are syning ourselves a chip butty tomorrow. Everything...

Well if you had a great weekend and it only cost you half a pound then I'd say that was well worth it! ;) Our son lost 4lb too which is a relief as hes such a whiner if he doesn't get the results he thinks he deserves. :rolleyes:

Absolutely thrilled this morning at losing 4lbs. I shall be smiling all week. :talk017: Hubs lost 3lbs and yet to find out how our son did. So happy. :D

That's brilliant! Keep steaming along and hope to join you very soon. :D

All smiles today. Another 2lbs gone at weigh in this morning. :scale: Hubs lost 1lb and son 1.5lb. Phew! Well that was a relief. I've decided to make a lovely 'Delia' yorkshire pud to fill with pork in gravy. (Leftovers from the roast) I've syned it all out and I can't wait. It's amazing how...

Hope weigh in goes better than you expect, too. ;) I'm just hoping its not a gain. :eek: My son would love teasing me about that seeing as I'm the heaviest and him and his dad are 6 foot+. Why do I always get full of self-doubt the night before weigh in regardless of how well I've eaten...

You will be able to pull it back, don't worry. I hope you enjoyed the steak! ;) I think weekends can be really tricky as everyone seems to be tucking in wherever you look. You're not alone by any means.

Goodness my typing is bad in that post. My only excuse is I'm on my tablet and this keyboard is far too small for my fat fingers! Another plus to losing weight; people will actually be able to make sense of my posts. :)

Draw a line under it and start afresh in the morning! We've all been there and know its not worth the streesing. Hubs is convinced he feels thinner :rolleyes: and wants to know if I do, too. I feel fatter than ever so I've no real hope for Mondays weigh in. I think I'm okay with my syns but...

Well I've not done bad but I thought that last week and only a 1lb came off. Could be because I'm waiting for star week........since dec! :8855:I'm at that age when it has a mind of its own. :rolleyes: Well done on the long walk. That's it then. I'm on the wii as soon as the house clears...

So much for introducing exercise this week. Not even half an hour done yet! So disorganised. I've just remembered Laughing Cow light blue cheese triangles. So delicious smeared on pears for a treaty salad. Must remember to read my SW mags when they arrive rather than popping them in a drawer...

I used to love swimming. Arthritis has put pay to that for now. My hubs is also between jobs since 6 weeks ago. Hes going to help me get out for short walks but its a slow process with me so hes bought bikes for him and our son so they can go cycling. I spotted some workouts on youtube that...

Well done with the half pound loss! We're chipping away at it, aren't we? :D ouchy about the root canal. that'll keep you out of mischief tomorrow you poor thing. Hubs lost 3/4lb and son lost 2lb so we all quite pleased although hubs and my son getting jokily competitive. It'll end i...

There goes another 1lb off at weigh in today. Thats my first stone gone. :clap: Hoping to step up the pace a bit but think my body (and mind) is still adjusting to just eating enough to stop the weight gain nevermind losing weight! :o Onwards and downwards. Looking forward to adding exercise...

I love that idea of buying a kindle book. Might nick that !

My son is 20 and tries to eat heathily now but finds it hard when out with friends. Its all burgers, pizzas and KFC's when they're out. Girls don't mind talking weight loss but it seems to be a bit taboo when your a young lad, plus his mates are all very slim, his closest almost bordering on...

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Well done on that loss Hippopotomum. :clap: My son lost another 5lbs, so just a lb to go for his 1st off and hubs STS. Bless him, he went straight out and bought a new battery for the scales as he said they may be running low. :rolleyes: I should add that he lost 6.5lbs last week so doing...

Weigh in today and another 2lbs gone. YAY! Off to the market to stock up on more fruit ready for week 3. :)

WOW! You've got to be pleased with yourself looking at those pictures. You look great. Keep it up girl! :clap:

I've done SW a couple of times but seemed to panic even though I was doing really well. Lost 5st+ previously so I know it works well for me but life got a bit stressful and I was finding it so hard to concentrate and keep track of syns, HXB's etc so I just slowly caved in. Anyway, things are...

Course we will! No turning back this time, we'll drive ourselves on.:whip: Do you like SW yourself?

Ermm, eating a lot. :p I've only really done SW. Many years ago I did WW but I'm going back a bit there. SW seems to suit me well as I think its slowly teaching me to listen to my body about how much I need to eat. Having said that, I been successfully ignoring it for the past year really. :o...

You're just a bit lighter than me, Hippopotomum, so I'll follow you downwards. ;) I'm also a returnee to SW and wondering why I ever left it. I've gone my first week without any heartburn, something I haven't done for ages, so that's a bonus in itself.:) I love your avatar. :D

Thanks Cheese Thief. My first weigh in was a good boost to my confidence. I think I'm going to add my little 1/2 stone flag to my signature to celebrate. :D

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Just landed into the 22's today and I'm SO excited, but I see I'm probably going to be alone in here as you're doing so well. ;) Ah well, I'll just have to try and catch up with you all. :D

Can't believe it, I lost 11lbs at weigh in! :bliss::happy036: Guess that means I shall have to go off and find the 22s trying for 21s thread. :D Thanks so much for keeping me company in here Cheese Thief. :thankyou: