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  1. sarah-louise x

    Extra Easy My SW road to losing 79 1/2lb.....6lb gone, 73 1/2lb to go.....

    Quick update, had weigh in yesterday and I lost 1 1/2lb 7 1/2lb lost and 73lb to go ... so got my first half stone award xxx
  2. sarah-louise x

    Extra Easy My SW road to losing 79 1/2lb.....6lb gone, 73 1/2lb to go.....

    Hello All, Well here I am again!! I have been here too many times to count, been on too many diets to count but the truth is, there has to be an end to all this, I have spent all my adult life on a diet of some kind and I have had enough now, I am 37 years old for goodness sakes!!.... SW is my...
  3. sarah-louise x

    The 100lb Diary

    Aww bless you!! You are doing just fine!! Everyone has a wobble but the fact you get straight back to it is the key and I'm glad my post helped....stay strong :) xx
  4. sarah-louise x

    The 100lb Diary

    Hi, Just popped on to add a new SW diary of my own but got distracted by yours and had to say a huge well done on your progress to date, you are doing amazing!! Very inspirational and gorgeous food pics!! I cant wait to follow your progress, keep up the good work :) xx
  5. sarah-louise x

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    Hi, I lost 7lb in week 1 but have gained 2 overnight thanks to iminent totm to!! xx
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  7. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Good evening everyone :D Well my re-start didn't exactly start well!! I became very ill for several weeks and needless to say, didn't follow any plan at all. I was getting so annoyed and frustrated with myself as I was so focused but just couldn't get better....in fact the pressure I put on...
  8. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Day 2 BF - Oat so simple with skimmed milk - 174 cals Lunch - Minestrone soup with 2 slices thick bread - 472 cals Dinner - Cod in crumbs with oven chips and peas - 523 cals Snacks - fruit, cup a soup - 194 cals TOTAL - 1363 cals STEPS - Currently only 6000 steps
  9. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Thank you :D You can pick up a basic fitbit pretty cheap now, highly recommend them :) xx
  10. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Day 1 BF - Oat so simple with skimmed milk - 174 cal Lunch - Bacon sandwich with extra thick bread and splash of brown sauce - 556 cal (worth every single one!! :D) Dinner - Sliced chicken with stuffing, mash and veg with splash of gravy (yummy) - 321 cal Snacks - Fruit and yogurt through out...
  11. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Aw thank you. It's great to be back and feel back in control again :):) xxx
  12. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Hi All, Well here I am again, starting over!! I have been browsing these threads the last few weeks but didn't like to post until I knew what plan I would follow. I did a few weeks on WW but have struggled to stay on plan as I get awful sugar/carb cravings especially when I have a migraine...
  13. sarah-louise x

    Total Solution Here goes.....73lb to go!!!

    Awww thank you.....sadly I am not following Exante as of this afternoon as it has made me quite poorly and my doctor has asked me to come off it and has referred me to their nutritionist but its not for some weeks yet, at least 6!! I feel really deflated as this was the most settled on plan I...
  14. sarah-louise x

    Total Solution Here goes.....73lb to go!!!

    Aww thank you....Yes he needed it!! lol I'm surprised he listened though!! lol.....I hope you are having a great day too xx
  15. sarah-louise x

    Step 1 Sole Source + 6 stone off! Size 22 to 10!

    WOW you have done amazing. you should feel so proud of yourself....very inspirational xx
  16. sarah-louise x

    Total Solution Here goes.....73lb to go!!!

    Day 3 .....so far so good. I have the expected headache today which I know I get on day 3-4 ....its a good sign though!!!! Ketosis is on it's way :woohoo:Wasn't so impressed the boyfriend wanted an indian last night!!! My favorite food ever!!!! :flamingmade: I wouldn't mind but he don't usually...
  17. sarah-louise x

    Total Solution Here goes.....73lb to go!!!

    Thank you :):) xx
  18. sarah-louise x

    Total Solution Here goes.....73lb to go!!!

    Awww thank you....yes I have RA too so totally understand your pain....here's to helping each other through mwah mwah.......How are you getting on with lipotrim? I have never tried that one but I think it's much like exante? I am day 3 and apart from headache its going well :) xx
  19. sarah-louise x

    Total Solution Dirty Thirty Diary

    Aw I hope your statement goes ok and they manage to track the idiot down!! ......Yes your persistance is defo paying off, good for you!! Keep up the good work hunnie :) xx
  20. sarah-louise x

    Total Solution Dirty Thirty Diary

    Hi, Just read your diary and wow you go girl, you are doing fab!!! I am currently day 1 but every journey has to start some where!! I have just over 5 stone to lose. Sorry to hear about your incident with the BB gun, that's awful!!!! I hope you're ok!! I see you are looking for a...
  21. sarah-louise x

    Total Solution Here goes.....73lb to go!!!

    Thank you! Yes it can be very difficult sometimes but its great to see that it can be done and I sure am determined to do it! I usually keep it a secret from friends and family but this time I have told them I am doing it and told them why and their reactions were so far encouraging if a little...
  22. sarah-louise x

    Total Solution My Exante journey..

    Aw thank you hunnie!! Yes I remember it well....roll on first weigh in next Friday lol xx
  23. sarah-louise x

    Total Solution Cheers to 25

    Hi Clover, Having just read your diary I must say what an inspiration you are!! You have done fabulous on plan and still going strong!! I am sorry to read that you have had some tummy problems, I hope it gets under control soon hunnie. I really look forward to following your progress to your...
  24. sarah-louise x

    Total Solution My Exante journey..

    Hi, I have just read through your diary and really enjoyed it, you have done soooooo well!! I am day 1 on TS today and one thing I learned from your posts is that no matter what life throws at you, no matter how many times you are not 100%, that it's ok to have scheduled times off plan when...
  25. sarah-louise x

    Total Solution Here goes.....73lb to go!!!

    Hello Every one :) Well a little about me.....Some of you may recognise me from the many other plans I have followed over the years as I have done just about everything!! My weight has been up and down from 18st 6lb to 13st...so a typical yo yo dieter!! This isn't even my first time for Exante...
  26. sarah-louise x

    If You Fail To Prepare, You Prepare to Fail

    Awww bless you, thank you!! That means so much to me!! mwah!! I am back on plan as of yesterday. I wont be at group until tmrw so no idea what my weight is on their scales but I know at home its horrendous!! Which comes as no surprise as the last 3 weeks I have pretty much eaten anything and...
  27. sarah-louise x

    If You Fail To Prepare, You Prepare to Fail

    Hi Hunnie......Sorry I havent been on here in a while!! So pleased to see you still doing amazing!! and I hope you enjoy the trip today :) ....things are not great for me, I fell well and truely off the wagon and am currently heavier than when I started!! I seriously need to pull my finger out...
  28. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    H ha you have such great ideas!! and really cheered me up too!! lol I may just give that a try!! :D:D:D...I'll make sure I pay you royalties :D:D:D xx
  29. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Awwww bless you, thank you! I just don't know what to do. I have recently joined the gym but not really been well enough to go either. I managed to go swimming and enjoyed the spa but that's all so far. Its currently TOTM which is causing me great pain just to top it off but hopefully once that...
  30. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Hiya, The impressions are to make insoles for my shoes..........I haven't been on here since as have been unwell with migraine and then weigh day came and I had put on AGAIN!! So you can imagine what mood that put me in. I just don't know what I am doing wrong! I have tried just about every plan...
  31. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    I am having such a tough day today with fatigue!!! grrrrr I cant seem to find energy for much at all....although I did attend hospital today to have impressions of my feet done......that really hurt and my feet are still throbbing now several hours on!!! My food is all on track today though :D:D...
  32. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    DAY 3 - late update sorry x B - Wheatabix and skimmed milk - 252 cal L - Potato and leek soup with 2 slices of nimble and WW yogurt for after - 345 cal D - Home made veg casserole with 2 slices of nimble - 376 cal Snacks - fruit and yogurt- 150 cal, snackajacks - 91 cals Total - 1214 cals...
  33. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Awwwwww bless you!! Thank you hunnie!! xxx
  34. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Thank you :D I like soups as they are quick and easy to have! I have really struggled with all the extra work of preparing my meals so I have had to make changes to make it easier as the fibro exhausts me and of course I have the pain too....but I think I have it balanced now :D:D xx
  35. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Thank you, and you too!! ..Yes EE seems too many calories for my activity to lose weight so it will never work for me....CCing all the way now :D:D xx
  36. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    DAY 2 B - Oats with skimmed milk - 242cal L - Tomato and Basil soup with 2 slices of nimble - 272cal D - Chicken hot pot with broccoli and carrots - 300cal Snacks - 200ml semi skimmed milk 100cal, apple 130cal, banana 110cal, and an apple and ww yogurt 184cal TOTAL - 1341 Steps - 12373
  37. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Thank you! :):) My calorie target is what ever my fitbit and MFP tell me :D:D It seems to be about 1300 so not too bad. .....Yes SW has had its last chance with me now, I gave it a fair try and it really hasnt worked and the support I was getting was nil. Looking forward to my weigh in on Monday...
  38. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    DAY 1 B - fruit and yogurt 250 cal L - Ham salad with new potatoes and low fat mayo 320cal D - Cod fillets with broccoli, cauli and mash 380cal Snacks - Banana 120cal, ww yogurt 55cal, semi skimmed milk in tea 200cal TOTAL - 1325cals STEPS - 6000....been one of those days!!
  39. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Hi, I am sorry for delay... I havent been on here. I am now back to CCing and my weigh day is now Mondays....although I do tend to weigh most days but shhhhh dont tell any one :D:D xx
  40. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Hi, Awww thank you!! Well it has not been a good few weeks weight wise and I am 2lb off in all that time!! SW did absolutely nothing for me and I abandoned my 12 week countdown at week 6 as I was getting no where and dont wish to waste the next 6 weeks getting no where!! So I am sticking to plan...
  41. sarah-louise x

    Back again, battling Gluten, Fibromyalgia...and Fat.

    Hi, I could so relate to your title!! I too have fibromyalgia, PCOS, aswell as osteoarthritis, chronic migraines, asthma blah blah blah......so I totally understand your struggles!! I have just read your diary and you are doing amazing!!!! Well done you, keep up the good work hun and sending...
  42. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Awwww well done you!!! That is fabulous, how exciting!!! Thank you, Yes I am indeed hoping for that 1st 1/2 stone, fingers crossed!!! I wish I could exercise as that would help but I cant really do anything! Other than pottering about lol xx
  43. sarah-louise x

    Extra Easy Sarah's Weekly SW Weigh In (currently up to wk 3)

    Hi, I recently started SW so thought I would start a weekly weigh in thread to show my progress each week :) I will update with each weigh in. Start Date: Thursday 22nd Feb 2016 Start Weight: 15st 7lb / 217lb Goal Weight: 10st 7lb / 147lb Week 1: -3lb Week 2: STS Week 3: - 2 1/2lb Week 4...
  44. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Yes it was after he mentioned it lol I can imagine your frustration that caused!! ....and thank you!! :)
  45. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Hi, So sorry for delay!! I didn't get a notification!!! I lost about 3 st on SW last time I did it and it was steady progress. I have so far lost 5 1/2lb in 3 weeks...but was most upset that at my first weigh in with SW it registered me back at 15st 7lb!!!!! ....not getting the best of losses...
  46. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Ha ha I totally agree!! lol I didn't intend this change :confused::confused: but I will give it a try as it did work for me before......but I wasnt planning on going back......watch this space....I'll prob be on a different plan! :D:D:D and thank you!! xx
  47. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Hi, Aww thank you!! It's great to have support from you guys, I couldn't do this without it!! lol.........However I have an unexpected change of plan! I have been bought a 12 week countdown at Slimming World!! When I was talking to my son about it last week and we was talking about all the...
  48. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    *LATEST RESTART CALORIE COUNTING 15th February 2016 - 212lb / 15st 2lb :)* Hi Everyone :D Well here I am, again.......If you'll have me :) After trying Exante in early Jan, I couldn't stay on it for longer than 2 days, then 6 weeks of Weight Watchers saw me lose only 5 1/2lb with 100%...
  49. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Good morning my lovlies :) I hope you all had a wonderful Valentines day yesterday!?? I was thoroughly spoiled by my new fella and feel a very lucky girl to have him!! He wrote some beautiful words in my card too, so sweet!! Weight wise...hmmmm I am really not a happy girl on that front :( I...
  50. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    lol thank you, it was soooo hard!! lol But if I want to reach goal, I need to be so dedicated, especially with such little losses and maximum effort!! I feel the slightest hiccups can be detrimental so its helping to keep me on track!! :D xx
  51. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Hi, Awww thank you!!! Yes it sure has been a tough few weeks but I will not let it beat me!! Swimming does make me very hungry too!! I am thinking I might buy a cross trainer as that may be a good one to try. I am going to Decathlon on Thursday to try some......was going today but the new fella...
  52. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Ha ha dessert was really really naughty!!!.....Cheesecake!!! lol Well it was for him at least lol I had strawberries and yogurt :D xx
  53. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Awww thank you!! We had a great evening last night and looking forward to tonight. I'm making fajitas for us so still on plan. Had weigh in and it's another 1lb off for me, disappointing but still a pound in the right direction which is the main thing!! xx
  54. sarah-louise x

    If You Fail To Prepare, You Prepare to Fail

    Aw dont feel disheartened hunnie, you have done amazing!!! That is a total to be very proud of!!!! xx
  55. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Hi, Aw thank you hunnie!! I am trying not to fret over the health news as I know what I am like and it would really get to me if I over think it! Instead I am going to make the most of what I do have while I still have it!! :):) .....A new fella being one of those amazing things! He has been so...
  56. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Stop Dieting, Start Living

    Aw that cupcake looked devine!!! Well done on your loss.....heres to another good loss for you tmrw!!! Good luck hun xx
  57. sarah-louise x

    If You Fail To Prepare, You Prepare to Fail

    Hi, Aw well done hunnie you are doing fabulous!!!! No stopping you!!! :) xx
  58. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Hi, So sorry I have been really rubbish as this logging thing lately :( I t has been a really bad few weeks for me. I got some scan results back this week which revealed I have significant nerve damage in my feet and the arthritis is worse, and I have neuromas in 4 areas, in both feet.....which...
  59. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Aw well done that's fab!!! .... Just had my WI and lost 1 1/2lb. Still a loss I know but I was disappointed as I was less at doctors yesterday so was hoping for a really good loss today.... Oh well, the battle goes on!!! Xx
  60. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Hi hun, Yes I remember the descriptions my mum and sister gave me about it years ago lol but they didn't change their diet so I'm not surprised!! :eek: I have been on and off steroids but not on them at the moment. I am however on amertryptaline, setreline, co-codamol, and butrans...
  61. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Good evening everyone, How are we all?? It's been a long couple of weeks with lots of pain and stress but I am hoping it hasn't set me back at weigh in tomorrow!! Update on the freezer......it didn't arrive yesterday as booked so I was really annoyed and have given Argos a piece of my mind!! It...
  62. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Thank you hunnie! I know, its awful customer service from Argos and courier now, driving me mad not knowing when it will come! xx
  63. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Thank you hun|!! Yeah I am still waiting for Argos to get back to me about it ! No idea when my freezer will arrive :( xx
  64. sarah-louise x

    If You Fail To Prepare, You Prepare to Fail

    Awww well done hunnie!!!! That is a fab loss and well deserved!!! Keep up the great work xxx
  65. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Good morning everyone :) Aw thank you so much for all your lovely messages!!! They really cheered me up :):) I am still in my flare up, unfortunately there is no time scale for it so I don't know how long it will last. I have had a really bad head ache for days which pain meds didn't cure so I...
  66. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Ah I hope I didn't miss any one above with replies......I'm hopeless at times lol Well my lovely freezer I have been eagerly awaiting arrived this morning.....and it was damaged so now awaiting freezer number 3!!!! Third time lucky I hope :):) Really wasn't impressed!! Any way, I hope you are...
  67. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Hi, So sorry to those replies I some how totally missed the other day!! Not sure how I managed it, but I promise it wasn't ignorance lol... I have not been here a couple of days as I have been in a fibromyalgia flare up :( The fatigue and pain is awful but I am feeling up to a little catch up on...
  68. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Ha ha I think its because the start of the quote is missing, hopefully next time you try it, it'll work :) Thank you!! I was quite sore after swimming, but wasn't too bad! :) How did your weigh go?? xx
  69. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Thanks hun, bought it as a pack of 2 in Tesco a few years ago :) xx
  70. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    DAY 15 1/3 pint Skimmed milk - 2sp BF - WW yogurt, 2 satsumas, few grapes and banana - 2sp Lunch - Home made chlli from freezer on a large jacket - 8sp Dinner - Cod fillets coated with cous cous, with a few new potatoes, green beans and sweetcorn - 9sp Dessert - WW yogurt with raspberries and...
  71. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Thanks hun, I will defo see how using those weeklies works out for me this week :) xx
  72. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    WEIGH DAY - 2lb off :) Not as much as I hoped for but still 2 in the right direction!! I'm going to adapt a new structure this week with thanks to UKSerena :D And see if using my weeklies gives me a better result :p As I some how clocked up 64 Fit Points last week so maybe I need those...
  73. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Its just tandoori powder, chilli flakes, natural yogurt, lemon juice and chicken. Marinaded for as long as you can, over night in a fridge is perfect. You can put it on skewers before or after marinading time, and just back in oven :) So simple. If you don't have time, you don't have to put them...
  74. sarah-louise x

    If You Fail To Prepare, You Prepare to Fail

    Hey Hunnie, Just wanted to drop by and catch up on your week :) Wow what an amazing week you have had!! so glad your new job is going well, such a good move for you!! and your food....AMAZING!!! Such variety, and those Thorntons chocs OMG how do you stop yourself eating the whole box?? I am yet...
  75. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Aw thanks hun :) They was very nice...but a little too much chilli flakes, still lovely though. I didn't eat it all so still have a skewer in the fridge to snack on if I like. I'm sure they would work with quorn Let me know if you give it a try :) I like the fromage frais when I fancy something...
  76. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    DAY 14 BF - Banana, apple Lunch - 2 x egg on 2 wholemeal bread with 10ml low fat spread and splash of HP brown sauce - 11sp Dinner - home made chicken tikka skewers with brown rice and mixed salad and mango chutney - 12sp Snacks - 2 x cheese string - 4sp, ww yogurt - 2sp, 1/3 pint skimmed milk...
  77. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Thank you hunni, yes rather annoying but best I know now then use it and it goes wrong then find its not covered by warrenty as I used it in wrong area!! Argos called to say my new one will arrive Wednesday so not too long a wait thankfully :) Feeling rather sore from swimming I must say!! Even...
  78. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Hi Ladies, Yes I realised it was on offer the week before for £9.95, so when I see it at the higher price I didnt realise it was on offer the week before :confused: Really not happy with the freezer......it arrived and despite checking with Argos before I bought it that it was suitable for use...
  79. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Oh my days!! I just posted my food diary on someone elses thread :D:D:D Let's try again...... DAY 13 BF - ww yogurt, apple, banana - 2sp Lunch - Home made hamburger - 10sp followed by ww yogurt - 2sp Dinner - extra lean minced beef & onion in gravy with mash and savoy cabbage - 7sp Dessert -...
  80. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Whoop whoop go me!!! I just worked out how to multi quote....its only taken me 10 years :0clapper::bestwishes::thankyouthankyou::winner:
  81. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Aw really!! I feel like that now, all I keep thinking about is work and work related things but I can't help it. My mum says it will take time to accept as I have always worked and been very independant. I'm 37 this year, I need to make a life for myself one way or another and either way I...
  82. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    I don't work at present no :( I am very lucky though as I have some amazing support around me and my GP and health professionals have been great :):) xx
  83. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Oooh thats a good idea!! Ive never done that....I just eat them lol xx
  84. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Aw thank you hunnie......I have fibromyalgia, arthritis of hands, feet, ankles and knee's, asthma, chronic migraines, PCOS, endometriosis and all the things that goes with all of that lol....now my pain is under control I manage as best I can....but on a bad day, its really rubbish :( I try not...
  85. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    I was scanning them all in the shop with the WW app and bought the ones with the lowest point value which was 16 smart points for 12 sponges which is 100g so by the time I calculated what I put in a trifel (tmrws menu:D) it was 1 smart point :D.......Im more impressed a babybel light is 1 smart...
  86. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    DAY 12 BF - Oats, skimmed milk and blueberries - 5sp Lunch - Home made hamburger with onions, salad, cheese slice, ketchup in a toasted bun and side salad - 10sp Dinner - Cod fillets, mash potato with peas & sweetcorn - 6sp followed by sugar free jelly, tinned peaches and ww yogurt - 2sp Snacks...
  87. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Yes most definately! :D Aw thank you!! Yes I know I have my weeklies too ...dipped into some today :p ...but because I am on so many meds, supplements etc which I know will contain points, I mainly use them for those in a hope it balances out if that makes sense as I can't physically point them...
  88. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    DAY 10..I think? lol....OOPS no i was wrong, it was day 11 :) Well its been a funny couple of days as my chest infection seems to be making a come back but the doctor checked yesterday and thinks not but I can feel it if that makes sense?? and I feel unwell again will the head ache and...
  89. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Ha ha Sorry, don't mean to make you envious.....Oh actually yes I do :D:D:D...Aw great! , any time you're free you just let me know :D:D You will love IKEA!! Hopefully you'll not think I'm that bad a friend either :D:D....Ive not been there for ages!! I always end up spending a fortune :rolleyes: xx
  90. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    lol it was 3 smart points.....the yogurt is 2 and a whole nest is 2 but I had 1/2 of one so tatal was 3 smart points :D:D It tasted sooo lush too!! xx
  91. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Awwww congratulations!!! :thankyouthankyou:How exciting for you!!! No wonder youre having a fab wknd :D:D and what more do you need to keep you on track eh!! Have you any idea when you would like to set the big day?? :woohoo::woohoo: xx
  92. sarah-louise x

    If You Fail To Prepare, You Prepare to Fail

    Your food looks amazing! I love the plate.....where did you buy it from?? :oops: I think I will start using full size images on my diary rather than thumbnails as they look so lovely....well yours do at least :D xx
  93. sarah-louise x

    If You Fail To Prepare, You Prepare to Fail

    Awwww that is amazing!! Congratulations!:thankyouthankyou: So much to celebrate here, I can tell you are over the moon and rightly so :D:D:D So pleased for you xx
  94. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Thank you :) Yes I feel really positive and energised for this week and really looking forward to weigh in on Saturday as I know I am on the right plan and will stick to it 100% :D:D I hope your weekend is going well too? x
  95. sarah-louise x

    No Count Sarah's no count diary, 6.5st to loose :(

    Prob the same reason I love my Saturday morning weigh in, I found in the past it kept me on track for the weekend :D x
  96. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    DAY 9 BF - 1 pint skimmed milk used for breakfast and tea during day, sachet oat so simple and 1/4 tin peaches - 10sp Lunch - Roast chicken with new potatoes, veggies, stuffing and gravy :D- 8sp Dessert - Chopped strawberries and peaches with a WW yogurt and 1/2 meringue nest :D- 3sp Tea - 2...
  97. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    OMG have you not!! Wow, you should go, you would love it I bet! They do some amazing things!! I used to work there and very lucky to have the store on my door step....but saying that, I haven't been myself in a while :D:D If you ever decide to go give me a shout and I'll meet you for a coffee...
  98. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Ha ha I know what you mean...but they are handy ...I bought them in Ikea :) About £1 each x
  99. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Aw thank you :) Both dinner and dessert were lovely!! I love this glass as it always looks like a good size dessert but it dont use many smart points :D xx
  100. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    DAY 8 BF - 1/4 pt skimmed milk, ww yog, 4 strawberries, 1 satsuma, 1 banana - 4sp Lunch - home made chilli with jacket and salad - 8sp + ww yogurt - 2sp Dinner - home made chilli with 1/2 portion rice, bit of garlic bread and salad - 11sp + sugarfree jelly, tinned peaches & ww yogurt 2sp...
  101. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Well done on losing 35+lb on it, thats brilliant!! I'm not even sure why it dont work for me, i thin its portions maybe? A FitBit is an activity tracker but this one tracks things from activity to steps, flights of stairs, calories in v calories out, sleep patterns etc.....it syncs with other...
  102. sarah-louise x

    No Count Sarah's no count diary, 6.5st to loose :(

    Aw well done on your 2lb loss, that is fab!! x
  103. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Ha ha wow well done you!!! :winner: I'll have a bit of that next week then :D:D .....Yes a little disappointing especially as it was week 1 but hey ho I cant allow it to pull me down so I will learn from it......Smart Points all the way!! :woohoo::woohoo:
  104. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    So today was week 1 weigh in and ......A GAIN!!! :eek::eek::eek: I'm 15st 7 1/2lb today ....I didn't expect this as I followed plan but I followed No Count which has not worked for me in the past (I forgot this) and this gain has proven that it still don't :( So I have drawn a line under it and...
  105. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Aw get you!! I did think about waiting for it but it didn't offer me enough to warrant the wait or price so I got this one which I know I love :D:D ....I don't go to Lakeside much either lol How did weigh in go?? xx
  106. sarah-louise x

    If You Fail To Prepare, You Prepare to Fail

    Hi hunnie.....Just to wish you good luck for tmrw!! Your food looks amazing so I'm sure you'll do great :D:D xx
  107. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    My new toy!! :D:D FitBit Charge. I had one before (same model) that I wore to its death as loved it so much so as they're on offer just now I thought it would be useful to invest in another, and it's compatible with WW app too :D. I did buy the upgraded model a few months back (charge HR) but...
  108. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Ha ha I will try and make them 'lovely' but I am sure I will have a few disasters too which I will share as well :D:D:D I just noticed you are from Kent......Im only by Lakeside in Essex :D xx
  109. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    I have just realised I have posted this diary in 'Food Diary' section rather than 'Diary' section .......I guess I should really start adding my menu then :D:D:D Sorry guys, I didnt realise, but its ok, watch this space as from Saturday I will be adding LOTS of meal pics and my menu to share...
  110. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Thank you....you should see it today :eek: Yes I am totally the same....why I chose 'No Count' I do not know!!:eek::eek: I have weigh in on Saturday morning which I dont feel very hopeful for now and so I am sat here now planning out next weeks menu based on 'Smart Points' as I feel that is the...
  111. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Thank you hunnie :D The thumbnails were easy off my phome as as soon as you choose your pic, it gives option of thumbnail or full image so was really easy....Im not techno minded at all!! ...I need to learn how to multi quote on here...anyone?? :D:D
  112. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Thank you :)....Yes the mash was lovely, I could of very easily eaten the lot!! :D:D
  113. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Having just amended my title to include the 'no count' prefix (super excited to see they've been added so quickly!! Admin you're on fire!! :D).....I have just remembered that when I did WW before, I didn't lose on it if I didn't count so I may need to change to Smart Points on Saturday, I'll see...
  114. sarah-louise x

    No Count Sarah's no count diary, 6.5st to loose :(

    Hi, Here to subscribe :) It looks like you are off to an amazing start, well done....looking forward to seeing you progress :) Sarah x
  115. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    New hair ... Only been 2 years since I last had it cut :D:D Not much different to my usual style, just shorter from what it was.....and shiny :D:D
  116. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Thank you ladies :) Unfortunately the date didnt go well......He was so not over his ex....and broke down in tears :( I actually felt quite sorry for him as he was clearly still hurting......but I'm sure he will get over it in time. I wasnt disappointed at that thoufh as it wasnt a 'proper' date...
  117. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    OMG!! I just took some 'clothed' before pics...as the ones I took the other day were in my undies :eek: ......I'm more shocked at how I look clothed that in my undies!! :eek::eek: These pics will defo keep me on track!! .....I may even pluck up the courage to share them here one day.....just not...
  118. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Aw thank you :) I will indeed be adding lots of pis along the way......as soon as I clear the storage on my phone to make way for them all :D:D Which I will make a priority as I do have a habit of taking pics of anything I eat :D:D xx
  119. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Stop Dieting, Start Living

    Hi, Just popped by to say good luck!! You sound like you are off to a cracking start!! I too love kettlebells but since becoming ill I haven't been able to do any form of physical exercise....miss it like crazy!!! ......Anyway, I really look forward to following your progress :) xx
  120. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Hi :) Thank you for your lovely reply, I appreciate it!! I did WW a few times over the years, the last time was last summer where I lost 10lb or so but then fell off the wagon but smart points I feel I will adjust to easily as I kind of don't really know any different as never developed any real...
  121. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    :D:D:D I am surprised how many meals I can create when I thought 'I needed to go shopping'!! All I really need to go buy is some potatoes for my frittata later this week :) x
  122. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Thats great, you have to find what works best for you, it sounds like you have :D x
  123. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Whoop whoop excited......Just ordered my 300L chest freezer :D:D Shame I have to wait until 15th Jan for it to arrive :confused: ....but i guess that gives me plenty of time to decide what meals to batch cook and plan for :)
  124. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Hi Laura, Great minds eh! :) How do you find it being an online member? I did think about doing it online rather than group and may well switch to that in the future :) Thank you for subscribing, its great to have such lovely support here :D:D and of course i will return it any way i can :D x
  125. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Ha ha oh I don't know about top student but I will try very hard!! lol ....hmmmm well this week I am just using up all what I have at home so I can do a really good shop ....and I want to buy a chest freezer so I can get some batch cooks done and frozen.... for lunch today i made a salad and...
  126. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Hi, Aw thank you :) I am feeling very excited and motivated for this!! Have spent this evening planing my meals for the week and got them all tracked on the WW app already :) xx
  127. sarah-louise x

    WW new plan

    Hi, I have joined group this morning and very excited to be trying the new smart points system, it seems a positive change and I cant wait for my first weigh in :) x
  128. sarah-louise x

    15's into the 14's

    Hi, Been a while since any one posted here so I thought I would :D I am currently 15st 5.5lb but as its my first week on plan, I really hope to hit the 14's at weigh in on Saturday :D Any one else in the 15's??
  129. sarah-louise x

    Sarah's Exante Diet - 69lbs to go

    Thank you hun, its not much but its better than 0.7lb on :) x
  130. sarah-louise x

    Smart Points Sarah's WW Diary - 5.5lb lost / 65to go :)

    Hello Every one :) Well a little about me.....Some of you may recognise me from the many other plans I have followed over the years as I have done just about everything!! My weight has been up and down from 18st 6lb to 13st...so a typical yo yo dieter!! Enough is enough and I need to stop...
  131. sarah-louise x

    Sarah's Exante Diet - 69lbs to go

    Thank you ladies :) I went to a group this morning to join and even though I had breakfast before I left and was weighed fully clothed....I had still lost a little as was 15st 5.5lb :) I expected a gain after being back on food so it was nice to see it less even if just a little :D xx
  132. sarah-louise x

    Sarah's Exante Diet - 69lbs to go

    Good morning everyone, Well with ALL the best intentions in the world.....I can't do Exante :mad::mad: Its too restrictive for me and I'm not enjoying doing it at all........So I am jumping ship...again......to Weight Watchers!! :D:D I need to find a plan that works for me, and if I have to...
  133. sarah-louise x

    Sarah's Exante Diet - 69lbs to go

    Aw thank you hunnie! Sorry to hear of your poorly head...I feel your pain!! My head is rather hurting this evening too .....But once we get past this bit, we should be fine :D:D Good luck!! xx
  134. sarah-louise x

    Sarah's Exante Diet - 69lbs to go

    Oh I won't tell you what my 'last supper' was :eek::eek::eek: lol it was very nice though lol. My day 1 went great yesterday and my day 2 today has been great too. I have had a little head ache but I expect that and hunger has been much better today :) Bring on day 3 :D xx
  135. sarah-louise x

    Total Solution ExanteDreamer's Diary

    Aw good for you, that's the spirit....I sure do love your determination :) Just think, what ever those numbers are, it's the last time you'll see them :) xxx
  136. sarah-louise x

    Sarah's Exante Diet - 69lbs to go

    Yes I noticed there was a few now, isn't that great!! :D How are you getting on with your first day? I have had extreme hunger and a head ache but I think that is because of all the rubbish I have eaten lately, it's made it so much worse...but I will be fine in a few days I'm sure :D xx
  137. sarah-louise x

    Total Solution ExanteDreamer's Diary

    We all do it hun, we all do it!! But this time is our last time!! Look at how far you have come since summer....I have no doubt you will do this and this time you have us back to help keep you on track :) xxx
  138. sarah-louise x

    Total Solution 2016 - Let's Do This!

    Happy New Year! It sounds like you are off to a great start and sound very determined, good for you!! Here to subscribe and support and I look forward to following your progress :) Sarah x
  139. sarah-louise x

    New Year, New Me!

    Hi Shelly, Thank you for your reply to my diary, I thought I would return the support and come and reply to yours :) It sounds like you have a really good plan in place and a good mind set so here is to reaching your goal :D Good luck, I look forward to following your progress, Sarah x
  140. sarah-louise x

    Sarah's Exante Diet - 69lbs to go

    Awwww thank you :) Happy New Year..... We can do this!! There is nothing to stop us but ourselves ....exciting changes for us I think :) x
  141. sarah-louise x

    Sarah's Exante Diet - 69lbs to go

    Hello Every one :) Well a little about me.....Some of you may recognise me from the many other plans I have followed over the years as I have done just about everything!! My weight has been up and down from 18st 6lb to 13st...so a typical yo yo dieter!! However this is my first time for Exante...
  142. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Awwww thank you hun, and you too :) xx
  143. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Happy New Year everyone!!! :) I have been doing some thinking over Christmas (and lots of eating!!!) and I am going to jump ship for a little while and get my weight down with Exante for 8-12 weeks. I have gained so much in 2015 and I am severely feeling it so want to get it down as quick as I...
  144. sarah-louise x

    Total Solution ExanteDreamer's Diary

    Hi ED, I can totally relate to your post. I too have had such an awful year in 2015 and I too am that serial yo-yo dieter and starting Exante tomorrow morning so not entirely sure of my start weight, but its not good, I'm guessing about 15st 7lb - 15st 10lb.....we shall soon find out come tmrw...
  145. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Thank you. We have indeed had a lovely christmas, I hope you have too!! :) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone :) xxx
  146. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Hi, Thank you!! It has turned us upside down as although there has been things I have questioned in recent months, it was not enough to make me suspect anything like this so when he told me I was in total shock! It is in the right hands now and I can at least keep him safe from harm and give...
  147. sarah-louise x

    Becoming Less "Bubbly" - 6 Weeks of Weigh Ins

    Hi, I just thought I would say hello as I have a very similar plan to you. I bought Exante a while back and did well for a couple of weeks in the summer but came off it when I fell ill. So I have lots of products (I bought 12 weeks worth in one go!!) and don't want them to go out of date (they...
  148. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Hi Everyone, I am so sorry I have not been on here for a while :( I have had quite a major incident happen in my family which has turned our world upside down :( Its not a secret so I don't mind saying.....My 6 year old little boy disclosed to me that when at his dads (he went on alternate...
  149. sarah-louise x

    26 Days Till Christmas - We Can Still Do It :)

    Hi, Whoop whoop well done everyone!! Great to see those losses adding up! :) ....6lb off for me to date so I am well chuffed......8lb to go to reach my christmas total :) xx
  150. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Hi, Aw thank you!! Glad to say my bathroom is now complete :) and its lovely to welcome you both as new followers ;0 Apologies I have not been on here for a few days, I had an almighty migraine which knocked my socks off but I am doing ok now :) I haven't been 100% on plan due to the migraine...
  151. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Hi, Wow you have done amazing!! Well done you, I bet you feel so proud of yourself...and too right!! :) It's great to meet so many successful CC'ers as it really does give me hope and motivation, so thank you for popping by and sharing with me :) and of course for following me too as its always...
  152. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Thank you lol It was a small portion but with my yogurt afterwards it was more than adequate! And very tasty too!! :) This is what went into it...then I divided it into two portions and froze one :) .... 100g Quorn - 104 cals 1/4 tin kidney beans - 62 cals large carrot - 30 cals (grated to add...
  153. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    lol no i was very good and didn't buy a calender this year...the first time ever I haven't bought one lol :)...I hope you enjoyed yours!! I have promised myself some treats over Christmas :) xx
  154. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    DAY 3 Another day of fun and games with the bathroom refit.....floor guy finally turned up today, laid it wrong as he laid it flat but the edges are ment to go up the wall3 inches as its a wet room style floor ....so I'm disappointed at that. I am told completion will be tmrw but I'm not so...
  155. sarah-louise x

    To those who remember SlendaBlenda

    Hi BL, Likewise!! You're still looking amazing! :) xxx
  156. sarah-louise x

    Welcome Back!

    Awww you are most welcome!! No thank you required, I'm just very thankful to you guys for putting in all the time and hard work to get this amazing forum back! :) xxx
  157. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Thank you ladies :) I must admit, I've dreamed of it ever since ha ha but I'm glad I didn't have it....or bring it home!! lol xx
  158. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    I have just got back from my mums and I am so pleased with myself as she offered me my favorite iced Christmas cake...a whole one to take home!! BUT I said 'thank you but I will leave it here mum as I want to stick with my plan'....and although she tried to make me take it, I didn't :) ....It...
  159. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    It is really great seeing everyone come back :) All the members I speak to here at the moment are 'new' to me as none of my old buddies have come back yet but I love that I have already made some new friends here and everyone is soooo supportive, I honestly do need this site to get me to goal...
  160. sarah-louise x

    Welcome Back!

    Whoop whoop .......Thank you Pierce and Mini for emailing everyone!! It's so lovely to see everyone coming back :) I have already made new friends too :) xxxxx
  161. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Hi, and welcome to my diary :) Thank you so much for taking the time to pop by and say hello and of course following me :) It really does mean alot to me to have your support. It sure has been a really tough year but I am not going to let that get in my way, not this time!! :) ....A huge well...
  162. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Good Morning Everyone :) I hope you are all doing great. I was very excited to see on the welcome thread that our member has returned thanks to admin sending out some emails informing we are back! I'm sure the first of many :) I have awoken today after what I thought was a good nights...
  163. sarah-louise x

    Welcome Back!

    Yay Very glad to see emails are starting to be sent and spread the word!! Sooo excited :) xx
  164. sarah-louise x

    140lbs+ to lose - walking it off!

    Wow, a huge well done to you!! I was reading your diary the other week and was wondering where you was at...its great to get the answer and know you have done amazingly!! You must feel wonderful and very proud of yourself :) Inspirational, and I look forward to following your progress further :) xx
  165. sarah-louise x

    26 Days Till Christmas - We Can Still Do It :)

    Great idea :) Can I joint please...I am back on Calorie Counting and want to lose 17lb by New Year So will set a Christmas goal of 14lbs.......I know that is high but I have this week gained 6-8lb which I think is water retention so hoping that will fall straight back off at some point soon :) xx
  166. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Thank you :) Yes I don't feel right to just not try....I aim to be under 200lbs by New Year and staying focused is the difference of reaching that or gaining at least half a stone, and I know which side I would rather be on!! :) Thank you too for your lovely advice, I couldn't agree more...
  167. sarah-louise x

    Welcome Back!

    Aw I hope it is straight forward for you guys! ...I think it would make so many people happy to know we are back!! I know for me it would of been an email I would love to have got!! But I am one of the lucky ones who found out by chance purely from being on Minimins even when closed lol Fingers...
  168. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Arrrggghhhhhh I could scream!! ....I just went to get weighed (I get weighed on a machine that prints a ticket) and it says my weight is right up :( Today I am 15st 6lb!!!! That is my highest weight for a long time....216lbs! :( I know I haven't been focused for a while but this week I was good...
  169. sarah-louise x

    Welcome Back!

    It sure would be great to get as many back as we can.....this place wont be the same with out them lol xx
  170. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Awww bless you, thank you!! Yes I can't deny it has been a very tough year but all this does is fires me up for the year to come :) I have woke up this morning so dertermined!! Over recent weeks I have put so much pressure on myself to get 'more active' thinking thats what I 'have' to do....but...
  171. sarah-louise x

    Tracy's Journey Into The Unknown (Maintenance!!)

    Aw thank you, I hope so! It has taken me so long to get to where I am now, I just hope I dont drag my heels on this second half lol....I certainly feel more determined now :) I totally understand what you mean with the symptoms, its so hard to know whats what with it all....ME was mentioned to...
  172. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Hmmm I have just read my opening post of this diary :( Wow, how things change!! I started off this year trying to be so positive and focused, thinking this was MY year....oh boy, my year it sure was but for all the wrong reasons!! .....Little did I know it would all go belly up in so many ways...
  173. sarah-louise x

    Tracy's Journey Into The Unknown (Maintenance!!)

    Hi Tracy, I was just browsing when I came across your diary....OMG your start and current stats!!! You have done amazing! Well done, you are such an inspiration. I have not read your diary, just the first post so far but I will be going back to read it :) I could really relate to it as I have...
  174. sarah-louise x

    Welcome Back!

    I think its a great idea!! Would it not be better to do it before though so that members know they have us here for New Year...as that is when most will want to start their diets lol.......I know for me, I would want to know ASAP :) I'm very glad I know....it will help keep me a bit more focused...
  175. sarah-louise x

    Welcome Back!

    Just out of curiosity.....Has Minimins emailed members to let them know it's back? As chances are, many won't know and wont be expecting it to be back.....If not, is it possible to email them? It would be great to get as many members back as possible :) xx
  176. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    B - Bacon & Eggs - 352 cals L - Home made veg soup - 150 cals D - Home made quorn chilli with brown rice - 336 cals Snacks - Christmas cake :) - 264 cals , 200ml Semi skimmed milk - 100 cals Total - 1192 cals so far......I am 95% sure I will be eating this other bit of christmas cake I have...
  177. sarah-louise x

    To those who remember SlendaBlenda

    Aw this is so sad :( I am so sorry to hear this news and for your loss BL, I remember Debbie dearly, she gave me such lovely support when I did LL in 2008, as did your lovely self!!.....RIP Debbie xxxx
  178. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Whoop whoop!! Welcome back everybody!!!! I cant wait to catch up with you all!! My first diary post since Minimins returned :) I have really missed you all!!! ....Just a quick update....Well, for me NOTHING has changed :( My weight is still the same (that's kind of good though as it could of...
  179. sarah-louise x

    Welcome Back!

    Whoop whoop!! Welcome back ...Sooooo happy to have you back!! :) xxx
  180. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Aw thank you hun!! I try and log as much as i can. I track it on MFP and on my Fit Bit then transfer it to here. It helps keep me on track! :) How are you getting on? xx
  181. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Thank you everyone for your lovely support, your all amazing and keeping me focused :) I unfortunately wont get to weigh in tmrw so will go Tuesday. I was going to go this morning but when I woke and went to leave the house, I noticed my house has been marked with spray paint, commonly done by...
  182. sarah-louise x

    Slimfast Newb bloke questions

    Hi, Firstly, a huge well done on losing 6 stone, that is fantastic!! You should be very pleased with yourself :) Secondly, 1200 calories for a man is very low on its own so to then take into account your exercise, I would definately say you need more and i think SF say 1600 for a man (on their...
  183. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Im a little behind with updating due to being super busy but better late than never :) So here is my last few days..... Day 16 Breakfast - 50g oats and 200ml skimmed milk (255) Snack Banana (100) Lunch - Vegetable soup (140) I slice bread (90) Snack - Low fat yogurt and few strawberries (140)...
  184. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Thank you ladies :) Well as you know, weigh in today......I get there and the machine is out of order and is going to take a week to fix so I was not happy :( I did weigh myself at home and it was looking ok, but il wait for my official weigh in on the official scales before I post it incase it...
  185. sarah-louise x

    Vanessa's last diet diary

    Hiya, Here to sub :) We are simular stats .....I lost weight a few years ago by doing exactly that, watching what I ate without counting anything but just watching portions and snacking. I lost 3 stone. It doesnt work for me anymore though as im not as active as i was back then so the only way...
  186. sarah-louise x

    Becky's Diet Diary

    well done on your loss hun!! I hope you have a fab time away this weekend :) xx
  187. sarah-louise x

    My lifestyle journey to 10.7 X

    Hiya, How are you getting on? I had a disaster couple of days but im still on plan...weigh day for me on monday :) xx
  188. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Day 12 I didnt get to post yesterday as I was so busy but will post now.....but I warn you, it wasnt good :(( I dont even know why I did it but I snacked on chocolate all morning....and only then, after I ate it did I add the calories up :(( I was making Easter gift bags and so I bought 7 multi...
  189. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Thank you hunnie. My shoulder is still in pain now so Im really not sure what Iv done to it :( So so painful :( But i wont let it get to me or spoil Easter :) Tomorrow we are going to a car show, its TV and Movie cars, so Knight-rider car, Fast and Furious cars etc, should be really fun! Then...
  190. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Day 11 After yesterdays mammouth calories, I am staying firmly on track the rest of this week!! 1200 - 1400 calories. Breakfast - 2 nimble toast with 200g spaghetti hoops (235) and 200ml skimmed milk for tea/coffee (70) Snack - small banana (80) Lunch - Minestrone soup (160) Snack - Low fat...
  191. sarah-louise x

    Becky's Diet Diary

    Aw you poor love, its not nice when you still ache from the exercise before but you know you have more planned for this evening!! Think how amazing you will feel afterwards :) mentally if not physically I know :) You're doing brilliant Becky :) xx
  192. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    We had a great time at the cinema thank you everyone!! :) We ended up watching a later one than intended as my car had its MOT today and they was running late, which put us late, which put dinner late, which unfortunately lead to me snacking at the cinema :( I wouldnt of been so bad if I didnt...
  193. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Thanks hun :) Not so sure I will but James most definately will, he is so excited!! x
  194. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Day 10 Today I am taking my little boy to see his favourite movie , SpongeBob so we are going to walk there and back as he too loves to walk, it should take about 40-50 min each way. I just hope the rain holds off here for that :) Im having my lunch before I go so I will avoid any food there...
  195. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    It will be a huge challenge, but I will give it my best :) You have done amazing and it really shows that you have enjoyed your journey!! :) You have really inspired me to stick to plan, and Im sure you have inspired many others too!! I have no doubt at all that you will be just fine over...
  196. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Thanks hunnie, i hope it eases soon too :( I was really pleased with a pound off and cant wait for next weigh in. I did have a little peek on my scales this morning ( they weigh me accurately to the ones I use for my 'official' weigh ins at Boots) and it was looking good (14st 11.2lb) so I am...
  197. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Day 9 Today has not got off to a great start as this morning, I somehow managed to injure my shoulder and now it is extremely painful :( You know when you stretch, and something just 'goes' ?? Well it was that. I can barely move now due to pain :( I have spent the day on my bum, filling in...
  198. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Thank you sweetheart, i sure will try my best :) x
  199. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Thank you hun :) Im pleased with a loss on holiday :) Looking forward to a good loss this week now im back home :) xx
  200. sarah-louise x

    Mission to lose 5st (10/70 lbs and counting)

    Hi, You are doing fab!! A big well done for still recording everything even though you know you was off track and would be over.....thats the best thing you could of done and you should feel very pleased with yourself for that!! I love that you note all the 'positives' you have taken from it...
  201. sarah-louise x

    Sarah's first attempt at calorie counting

    Hiya, A huge well done on your weigh in, that's a fab loss!! I hope that migraine has now passed for you too!! Keep up the good work hun and you will be even closer to target and to that 1st stone loss :) xx
  202. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Day 8 Hi, Aw thank you everyone!! Following plan whilst on holiday was easier than I expected as I did allow myself more calories and was more active so at the very worst I would maintain but I had weigh in this morning and I am pleased to say I lost 1lb :) I would of liked 2-4lb but...
  203. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Day 7 :) As its Sunday and Im on holiday, I cooked a full English breakfast just as I always do on a Sunday when on holiday, but I was still calorie aware and my days intake goes like this....... Breakfast/Lunch - Hash brown, 2 x bacon, plum tomato, baked beans, fresh mushrooms, 1 x egg, 1x...
  204. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    You can do it!! Iv no doubt you can..... You already are :) xx
  205. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    I can really relate to that. I think we all do it at some point, get stuck in a diet rut of hopping from one to another and back. I know I have done it so many times, and like you say, getting no where fast!! So I drew a line under it all, re focussed and now I'm sticking with CCing until the...
  206. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Day 6 Breakfast - 200ml skimmed milk, 50g oats (255) Snack - Biscuits (200) Lunch - Sandwich with salad, coleslaw and low fat cheese (311) Snack - Crisps (90) Dinner - Home made spaghetti bolognaise with 1 slice garlic bread (348) Snack - Highlights hot chocolate and 25g sweet popcorn (165)...
  207. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    If I was at home I think id of hoped on the scale by now too lol it's hard not to!! But il ow we shouldn't lol It's been a brilliant weekend so far, il miss the seaside walks when I get home :( I hope you are doing well too? Can't wait to see your progress tmrw, good luck!! :) xx
  208. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Hi Honey J, I remember you too!! :) yes I thought I'd stick with what I know I can follow long term and back to good old fashioned calorie counting :) Iv restarted after being unwell so I'm approaching my first weigh in on Monday, I can't wait :) thank you for your good luck wishes :) How...
  209. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Thank you hunnie, Im dead excited :) x
  210. sarah-louise x

    BeaBeas calorie counting diary!

    Hiya, Aw sorry you are struggling to find your mojo this week, but to of STS is excellent and a perfect way to start a brand new week. You can't change the week just gone, but you can have full control of this week ahead!! You can do it!! Plan ahead maybe, as this will help you know where your...
  211. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Day 5 Breakfast - 200ml skimmed milk, 50g oats (255) Snack - banana (100) Lunch - Bread roll, Ham, salad, coleslaw (300) Snack - crisps (100) Dinner - Chicken fajitas, rice and salad, dip (500) Snack - highlights hot chocolate and chocolate digestive (120) Total calories - 1375, a little more...
  212. sarah-louise x

    Becky's Diet Diary

    A huge well done on your loss and hitting your current target, that is fantastic!! Keep up the good work and you will be at your next goal before you know it :) xx
  213. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Thank you sweetheart, I am determined to do this .....and to lose weight on holiday especially as this is my first week back on plan :) x
  214. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Thank you hunnie, it's all lovely so far and having a great time :) x
  215. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Day 4 So today is my first day on holiday :) I arrived in Felixstowe this morning for a caravan holiday with my two boys :) I'm still 100% on plan :) Breakfast - skimmed milk and oats with sweetener. (257) Snack - Banana (100) Lunch - chicken soup (194) bread roll (150) Snack - chocolate...
  216. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Hi, aw thank you!! It's really lovely to have you follow and support me :) I never stay down for long!! Onwards and upwards :) xx
  217. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Ah wow!! I bet that was really interesting to read!! I read through mine a while ago, its surprising how many I have started over the years. Glad to say, most of it showed some progress but much like you, I fell of the wagon a fair few times!! This is definately the last diary I am writing and...
  218. sarah-louise x

    Sarah's first attempt at calorie counting

    Aw you poor thing, I totally understand all about migraines as I get them too :( I hope you are feeling better today!! I am indeed a fellow calorie counter :) I have had great success with it in the past but over recent years have struggled to find a balance......although I hope I have now :)...
  219. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Day 3 Breakfast - 200ml skimmed milk and 50g oats (255) Snack - Banana (100) Lunch - Mushroom soup (196) Snack - 2 x satsumas and a low fat yogurt (155) Dinner - Cheese and Bacon crustless quiche with savoury rice and large salad (495) Snack - Cadbury highlights hot chocolate (40) Total for...
  220. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Thank you, it has been a very tough time but I survived and Im going to focus forward and get to where I need to be :) xx
  221. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Thank you Becky, that is really good advise and info!! I am so determined to do this, I cant go on like this anymore. I have been on a diet of some kind for so many years now.....but Im sure everyone here can relate to that!! Im just taking it a day at a time :) xx
  222. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Yes you did fantastic!! A total transformation :) Im determined to do this. you are proof that if I stick to it, the pounds will come off :) xx
  223. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Thank you Becky :) I managed 1hr walk today so was really pleased with that, it all adds up in a week :) I cant wait to get back to the gym and swimming but I have a few more weeks to wait for that as my internal stitches will take longer to heal :( But I am enjoying walking and have been...
  224. sarah-louise x

    Becky's Diet Diary

    I doubt anything is going to stop you or get in your way :) xx
  225. sarah-louise x

    Sarah's first attempt at calorie counting

    Hi, Here to subscribe :) I really enjoyed reading your diary, you have done brilliantly, well done :) Sarah xx
  226. sarah-louise x

    Becky's Diet Diary

    Hi Becky, Im here to subscribe after reading your whole diary this morning!! :) You are such an inspiration and have done fantastic!! I really loved reading your progress :) xxx
  227. sarah-louise x

    BeaBeas calorie counting diary!

    Hi, Here to subscribe hunnie!! :) I just read your whole diary, you are doing brilliant, you'll be at your goal before you know it :) xxx
  228. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Thank you :) I need all the support I can get :) xx
  229. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    DAY 2 Breakfast - 200ml skimmed milk and 50g oats (255) Snack - Banana (100) Lunch - Chicken and Veg soup (274) Snack - Apple (80) Dinner - Broccoli and Tomato crustless quiche with savoury rice and large salad (459) Snack - Cadbury highlights hot chocolate (40) Total for the day = 1208...
  230. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Thank you :) They are indeed simular! :) x
  231. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    So today is Monday and a good time to RESTART my calorie counting journey. I weigh today 15st exactly so I need to tackle this NOW!! I will struggle as my activities are much less as I am poorly and have some health issues, but they are permenant so I need to be able to find a way to work with...
  232. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Good Morning :) Well I am afraid things did not go to plan......I was very ill for a while and then I was admitted to hospital with a 10 week ruptured ectopic pregnancy with massive internal bleeding :( To say I was shocked is an understatment!! I am making a good recovering but not on any plan...
  233. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Thank you my lovelies :) Em, yes we have simular stats :) Id love to support and help you any way i can. Fitbit is perfect for getting a clear picture of how active we are over a 24hr basis, especially as it updates constantly so I can monitor what im doing so much more accurate. you will love...
  234. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Thank you for the lovely support there guys :) It means alot to me!! My end of week 2 weigh in and .......iv lost 5lb :) well chuffed with that :0 My plan is working, yay :) xxx
  235. sarah-louise x

    Are you guaranteed a weightlos?!

    I personally do not find MFP accurate and dont get losses following anything on there. I use foodfocus.co.uk which is free and you can log calories in, calories out and progress. 1200 isnt a lot at all, by the time you take any physical activity into account, you will be running on empty and...
  236. sarah-louise x

    How many calories to beging with?

    Hi hun, Use an online calculator for accuracy such as foodfocus.co.uk which is free and really good as you can log your calories in, calories out and progress. Good luck x
  237. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Whoop whoop my first weigh in on this new plan and iv lost 4lb :) Very pleased :) xx
  238. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    Thank you ladies :) Sorry I havent been on this week, I have been so poorly with MANY things :( Tonsilitus, migraines and now awaiting an emergency scan :( But I havent let it stop me, I have stuck almost to my plan taking it all into account and so I am looking forward to my weigh in :) How is...
  239. sarah-louise x

    I'm back in the room!! Again! ....78lbs to go!!

    *UPDATED 8th November 2016 ......SEE RED TEXT* Hi Everyone :D I am no stranger to this site and just about every forum or diet on it as I have been a member for many years and tried every diet I can think of. But I'm sure I'm not alone in that :D Ending 2014 weighing more than I started it...
  240. sarah-louise x

    Step 1 Sole Source + No more taking the 'scenic route' .....62lb to go!

    Hi Everyone :) So sorry for delay, I have been so unwell with migraine :( I had wk 1 WI and lost 10lb :) BUT I am no longer on CD :( It was a contributing factor to my mega migraine attack so best I dont follow it. However I am not giving up, I have bought myself a 'Fit Bit' and been counting...
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