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Heya all. Thank you for all the lovely messages. I'm looking forward to restoring the balance and getting back to 'normal', if that makes sense. I hope everyone is well. Food diary postings shall return imminently - life is so hectic at the mo! Xx

Hello all! Big apologies for running off - things have been hectic at home and I had to take some time out to focus on me and the babies. Well, I am back on the SW wagon from Sunday - night out with the girlies tomorrow, whoop whoop! This time, I will do it - I'm doing it for me and my babies...

Wow! Was so tired last night I was fast asleep at half 7! Have asked to go back to the gym and luckily, my personal trainer can fit me back in. Starting back at 6am on Monday morning - quite excited really. I'm going to be at target to go away on 11th of June. I will be there - stick to plan...

I don't blame you hun. It's so demotivating when they keep changing things. There's no chance to gel as a team if it keeps altering x

Thanks hun,I really hope so. Wow! You get more changes in bosses than I do and I thought my company liked change lol. I hope he's ok for you hun. You need a strong boss x

Pizza was lovely. Very filling! X

Wow! Today had gone fast! Had Aaron's Eisteddfod this morning which was lovely. Into work this afternoon then and managed to get right up to date - won't last long as I'm on a course tomorrow and will have tomorrow's work to catch up on, but it's a nice feeling nevertheless. OH is off out...

Such a busy day yesturday! Finally got in around 6, OH wasn't long behind me as he'd gone out for the rugby. Was in bed by 8 as we were so tired. Off to Aaron's Eisteddfod today then into work this afternoon. Have a good day everyone xx

No probs hun. Ah just the usual, one has something the other wants, shoving each other etc... Just being kids lol. Yep, going to give them their lunch and go for a walk. Lovely! X

Well thank you sir! Lol x

Lol. Not alot hun. Just finished the ironing, OH is finishing off the garden and I'll walk the kids to the park if they can stop arguing for a few seconds! You? X

Ooooh would love a go. Red one please! Love anything that give you a thrill x

It's awful hun. They shouldn't make plans if they're not going to stick to them. Hope your okx

Oh no! That's not on, people shouldn't make plans if they don't intend to keep them. Argh!,

Busy little day today, went shopping to get the kids clothes for Spring/Summer then went to do a SW food shop. Made sure I bought treats as well, within syns, and have made a treat basket so I can have something nice every evening to look forward to, all within syns. Been cooking dinner from...

Lovely thanks hun. Just had some Pomegranate. Yum! How was shopping? X

Thanks hun. And you are right really. Restricting too much means I have frequent binges. Fingers crossed I can crack this. Hope you have a good day x

Have a lovely day hun x

Thanks hun. I'm really looking forward to that too :-) x

You are right hun. I need to have treats this time to make it a plan for life as opposed to a short term fix xx

Course not, I appreciate your honesty hun. I haven't eaten enough today probably, just haven't been very hungry. I think the cold I have is curbing my appetite. This time around, I do intend to use my syns to make sure I don't feel deprived. Hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow and will have...

I've fallen behind a fair few times but SW works and so I keep coming back. So true - progress does make us happy. Thank you x

Thank you! Feeling very positive today :-) x

Just got in from taking Aaron swimming and OH has made a lovely SW dinner! Lush! Can't wait to tuck in. Still full up with a cold so not been too hungry today. HExA = Nothing HExB = Alpen Light BREAKFAST: Greek Mullerlight (0.5 syns) LUNCH: Milbona Choc & Mint Yoghurt (0.5 syns) DINNER...

I could squish it in at some ungodly hour before i go to work. I'm just trying to think about what worked for me last time x

Thanks both. Considering going back to the personal trainer. That and SW got me a lb off target before. Just trying to decide if I can commit to it, don't want to keep messing him around. What u think? X

Thanks hun. All my food for today prepped. Purse left at home. Here goes! X

Here goes! My last and final push to target! X

Wow! So close to target now! X

Thanks hun. Have prepped my brekkie and lunch for tomorrow and have taken my purse out of my bag. Can't be tempted to buy something to eat with no money. Think it's going to have to be like this for a few weeks til I get used to being back to plan and can control the binging. I've had a...

Thanks all. Just got in from work. Totally shattered. Just about to have SW Jalfrezi and rice xx

Thanks Katie. I now realise how much it meant to me when I was closer to target. I had more confidence, I was happier, less stressed, no headaches!... I will get there. X

Thanks hun. Just feel like a mug for letting it slip. X

Yep it is. An I'm an idiot for falling off the wagon x

Sorry everyone for not being on. I was going to try Exante for a few days but I couldn't manage it. Guess I love food too much. Been thinking a lot and the only thing that has ever worked for me is Slimming World with a little exercise. So, back to that and back to basics. I am sick of...

1.5litres of water down and jus had my shake - Vanilla - which was nice and thick. Hoping I can last. X

I'm okay so far. I've almost drunk a litre. Will have the first pack around half 12, plan to have pack two around 5 and pack 3 around half 7. Hope I can do it. Was so fired up this morning and now I'm starting to worry about managing without actual food x

Wow! Amazing loss. I too like the fact that the packs take away and decisions. It's easier if you haven't got to think of food. Can't wait to weigh next week! Good luck x

Thanks hun. It's nice to hear from someone else who has switched from Slimming World. Am doing okay so far. Sipping water and haven't had the first pack yet. Hope I'll be able to do it xx

Fingers crossed :-) X

I'm hoping it'll do the trick. Binge eating has always been part of my life - I can manage for months but then it takes hold and I will binge solidly for days or even weeks. Here's hoping day one will be okay. Thanks for the support and tips xx

Thank you! I've just gotten out my Exante packed for tomorrow. Planning on Vanilla shake at around 12, Toffee Caramel shake at around 4 and the Mushroom Risotto meal around 7. Am leaving my purse at home tomorrow so I'm not tempted when I'm out on the road. I know what you mean about...

Hello everyone, I'm starting Exante tomorrow - very excited! I've been on Slimming World for quite a while getting down from 15st 7lbs to 11st 1lbs. I have however found that I have become bored with the plan and have gained weight - making me now approx 12st 7lbs. My target weight is 11st and...

What a transformation! I am starting Exante tomorrow - I am currently doing SW and lost over 4stone but have regained a stone as I tend to binge eat. Hoping a few weeks on Exante will help me reach target and will help stop the binge eating cycle. You are truly inspirational! X

Oh poor you! And on a Saturday. It's always something eh! X

Only just saw your message hun. I'm okay, how are you? X

What a day! So busy! Tried to stay on plan whilst out for a me but unsure of how many syns was in the Tuna Mayo. Still think it was a healthier choice that what I could've had. So, today's food: HExA = None HExB = None BREAKFAST: Raspberries, Strawberries and Milbona FF Vanilla and Choc...

Ooooh just tried chicken Bovril! Lovely warming drink. X

Thanks hun. Have prepped tonights dinner so hoping all the planning will keep me on track x

Morning Minis. Day off today. Just taken Freya to nursery, OH is finishing the garden and me and Aaron are off shopping to buy ribbon to finish the blind I've made for the bathroom - it was an awkward size so was easier to make one as opposed to buying. Popping out for lunch with a friend...

Thanks all. Am keeping everything crossed for that loss next week x

Ooooh it was yummy. Tasted very naughty x

Whoops, miscalculated today's syns. Forgot about the yoghurt at brekkie. 0.5 syns for the day x

Well. Official WI today and surprisingly, Iost 0.5lbs. Hoping for 3lbs off next week. Manic day today. Had to go back to work and had so much to do I didn't get in til half hour ago. Completely forgot to eat lunch too. Poor OH is trying to lay a new path in the garden in the dark as I got...

Well done on the loss hunni x

Thanks both. It's good to be back :-). Amazing how much I missed everyone. Despite the fact we haven't all actually met, I still consider you all as friends xx

Good luck for WI x

Well, first day back to plan and not doing too bad. I do have a sore throat so I think that's curbing the hunger at the moment so I haven't been remotely hungry and have found sticking to plan easy. Lovely to feel in control again :-) So, todays food: HExA = 75g RF Soft Cheese HExB = 2x Alpen...

Thanks hun. It is an awful feeling when you feel adrift and out of control. Hopefully, I'm over the worst of it. That's one diet I've never tried before! I'm glad it's working for you hun. May be worth giving something else a go as I get closer to target. I'm hoping that for now, just getting...

Thanks all :wavey: xx

Thanks hun. I need to dig deep and find my determination otherwise I'll keep gaining lol. How are you x

Hi everyone and thank you for all the messages of support. w al Taking a break from Slimming World has helped me to put everything into perspective and realise why I want it in the first place. I now almost 1stone 7lbs more than last year at my Slimming World lowest and I'm feeling every lb of...

Right. Well guys, I'm bowing out for a few days. I've been thinking long and hard and despite losing weight, I don't feel that I've tackled my mental issues with food. So, I'm going to take a week or so off, not to use as an excuse to eat what I want but in order to stop focussing so much on...

Evening hun. I'm okay thanks, just totally shattered. Weekend catching up on me i think. How are you? X

That's a good point about what life would be like without SW. My tummy has also been awful since being off plan, just goes to show that SW does me more good than I realise, on the inside as well as the out. Lets keep at it hun. Xx

Well, the realities of work today! Haven't yet got back on plan after Saturday - whoops! It's always easier said than done. Tomorrow defo - have written a list for and against SW and 'dieting' and the 'for' list is huge so just shows I need to see this through to the end. No more excuses, need...

PF = Poo Fairy lol. PF just sounds a bit nicer :-) Hope your ok hun x

It's nice to get out sometimes isn't it. Glad you had a nice time and as Sheila said, don't be so hard on yourself. We all need a break sometimes x

Thanks all. Was lovely. Shattered now though x

Amazing night out! Band was amazing and full of energy! Up dancing on the tables! Fab night. Didn't mix my drinks so no hangover! No idea how much I weigh but back to plan today and whisky always aids the arrival of the PF so hopefully that'll help. Hope everyone has a lovely Sunday x

Hi hun, Thank you! I do find it helps immensely, it makes me somehow accountable for what I eat and the support is amazing. Go for it and don't forget to post us a link so we can read! Xx

I think everyone has times like this hun. Enjoy tonight and then back to plan tomorrow. You can do it. We're all here for you x

Hi all Just finished cleaning - looks lovely! Well, until the kids come home! Slightly off plan today as OH surprised me with chocs, wine, flowers, lunch... Lol. And I know tomorrow will be off plan as we're going out with friends and we have such a busy day before hand that I'll just have to...

Thanks all. Am off work today, got a cleaning day planned We did get paid today thankfully and I filled in a job application yesterday for a similar role with another company so fingers crossed. Am trying to set myself a new objective - no eating after 7:30 at night as that's when I tend to...

Beautiful scan pic! So exciting! X

1lb off for me please Daz x

Shattered! Completely wiped out. Inly just got in so didn't make WI, will use this mornings weight instead which was 1lb loss. Having frozen chips tonight, know it's not on plan but I'm too tired to care. Hope everyone is ok x

Thanks all. In a awful mood today and to top it off it looks like I won't make it out of the office on time today. Hoping I'll make WI, if not, I'll use this mornings weight x

Fed up today. And now I've eaten a scone before WI! Argh! X

They said they they endeavour to ensure wages are prioritised. Don't sound positive though. They said they're trying to find a way to recoup cash to keep us solvent but don't look good. It's always something eh x

Oh no! Just had meeting in work, they just told us they've run out of money and are stopping all allocations and lettings. Be lucky to get paid tomorrow x

Thanks both. I don't mean to moan but I had hopes for more but a loss is a loss. X

Argh! Weighed on my scales this morning and only shows a 1lb loss! Gutted. Stick to plan all week and lose one measly lb! I usually lose 2-3lbs when I stick to plan 100%! I'd set myself a mini target of 2lbs per week to get to target by my birthday, peed off that its only a lb this week. Will...

Yeah I'll post a pic when I'm all ready on Sat. I would never usually cut up a top but I loved the style and did 't have enough time to take it to the seamstress lol. X

Good luck hun c

Evening all. The weather is indeed awful. We've had hail, extreme winds and torrential downpours! Least I got to come home early though. Got in and a top I'd ordered to wear out on Saturday night arrived, was too much like a tunic for me so I took a scissors to it and cut it shorter like a...

OMG! The weather is awful. Have been sent home from work early as lots of the roads/motorway is closed due to the high winds and debris and I live approx 30miles away from where I work. Atrocious weather! X

Love banana's. I didn't know they had those qualities, be including more in my diet now. Thanks xx

I am going to look around a new gym later Emsie - it's only £9.99 for the month, no contract and includes all classes as well. Just feel so sick at the thought of going to work lately, it's awful x

Aw hun, hope daughter and sis start to feel better soon. I bet as soon as she sees baby in the scan today she won't be able to keep the smile off her face! xx

My Mam recommended Rescue Remedy too, I'll try to pop along in my lunch and get some. Anything is worth a try xx

Evening hun. Hope daughter and sister are ok today x

Thanks hun. Work is horrible, I feel sick going in each morning and struggle to sleep worrying about it. At this rate I'll end up with a sick paper for anxiety. Ah well xx

Thanks hun. Hoping for a loss on Thursday x

It was gorgeous hun! I made it out of the SW Curry book. Ingredients: Chicken breast 1 tsp Cumin seeds 1 onion, peeled and finely sliced 1 red & 1 yellow pepper, sliced finely 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 1 tsp finely grated ginger 1 tbsp medium curry powder 1/2 tsp medium chilli powder...

Decided to have a little rice with my curry :-)

Thanks hun, was lovely. Well done on your fab loss!! Xx

On a roll now hun xx

What a day! Work has been awful, that girl doesn't seem to be speaking to anyone and the atmosphere caused by her is terrible. Cannot wait to find another job and get out of there! Booked a look around a new gym tomorrow - it's just opened and is only £9.99 a month, no contract. Popping along...

Whoop whoop! Well done you xx

Morning all, Back to work today :-( Just settling down to a yummy breakie and a cuppa before I drag myself off. Have a good day! Breakfast:

Your bound to be hun, you never stop being a mummy and worrying about your babies, no matter how old they get. And then there's the worry with your sister. I do hope that both get better quickly. In the meantime, we're all here to support you xx

Mmm...tis delish! Should've left it a bit longer really but I couldn't wait lol x

Aw hun, I'm sure it'll be okay. Stop weighing in at home, it just puts extra pressure on you and if you see something that you don't want to see, it can make for a few uneasy days. I too should practice what I preach. I've got my fingers crossed for you xx

Thanks Kay :-) I fancied a sweet treat with the SB Cake - it's currently chilling in the freezer just to give the choc a bit of crunch! How are you? X

Change of plan - fancy something 'naughty' so no longer having fruit salad and nuts. Have wizzed up s cherry scan bran cake and using remaining syns for choc spread on top! New food plan looks like this: HExA = 40g RF Cheddar HExB = 5 Scan Bran BREAKFAST: Tomato, Spring Onion & Cheese (HExA)...

Thanks hun. Yeah, he just had MRI to check his neck before his forthcoming op. Hope your okay hun xx

Oh hun! Your right, it never rains but pours! I hope everything is okay with both Daughter and Sis. Hugs xxx

Day off today as OH had his MRI Scan - was lovely doing the school run for Aaron and spending the day with Freya. Wish I could be home more. Was going to clean but I thought 'stuff it' - I did a massive, full clean on Saturday and the house is hardly dirty. Just spent the day mooching...

Wow! Makes me tired just thinking about it! 70's disco sounds fab though! Xx

Your right Anju. No more weighing til thursday. It only causes a binge if I see something I'm not happy with on the scales. Hope you had a lovely time with your family! Xx

Checked the scales this morning - down one measly lb! Been 100% to plan! Normally when I stick to plan 100%, I have quite 'big' losses. So not happy. It's going to take forever to get to target at this rate! X

Thanks hun. I usually shop in Tesco and haven't seen them there - a trip to Asda coming up me thinks! X

Oh I didn't know they did syn free Quorn sausages! I love Quorn! Xx

Shattered now for some reason and I've hardly done much today. Off work tomorrow as OH has his MRI scan ready for his op in a few weeks time. No plans for tomorrow apart from cleaning - only did my big weekly clean yesterday and it could already do with another. I'll never have a show home...

Thanks hun. Keeping everything crossed for a loss on Thursday. Finish my antibiotics tomorrow so hopefully that won't affect a loss x

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Pmsl! To think Alfie was anything other than the dog would put a different spin on the weekend - car keys and bowls lol x

Welcome back! Glad you had a fab time x

OMG! The weather is awful - huge hailstones, thunder and lightening! Just as well I was having a lovely, warm, relaxing soak in the bath - shaved me legs, plucked my brows, painted my toenails, manicured my hands and slathered on some body lotion. Feel almost normal now :-) x

Oh I know, Monday morning is when the dread starts for me lol. I'm sure you'll be fine hun. Everyone has ups and downs when losing weight. As long as we keep getting back on plan we'll get there eventually. Xx

Thanks hun. Am trying to use my syns in my meals lately - I find that if I use them for crisps/choc, I can't stop and it ends in a binge. I weigh on a Thursday evening. What day is your WI day? Gilly - men don't know how easy they have it, no star week to contend with! Xx

Looking all glammed up girls! Looks like your having a fab time xx

Morning Kay. I can't do low syn on before/during star week as I tend to be starving! I wasn't hungry last night but I did end up having a handful of cherries and a packet of skips last night, taking my syns to 7.5syns for the day. I didn't really need the extra food to be honest, i only ate...

Heya hun. I'm good thanks. Just sitting down with my blackberries to watch The Voice :-). Sad lol xx

Thanks hun - have enjoyed my food today and haven't been too hungry which is nice :-) Can't wait for summer where the weather is concerned - fed up of getting wet and having frizzy hair lol. Good luck for your Ops event tomorrow. Xx

Ah, all snuggled up in onesie! Weather is appalling! Have prepped Dinner, going to cook it when the kids are in bed so me and OH can eat in peace :-) Today has simply flown by, strange as I've not really done much. Anyway, today's food: HExA = 40g RF Cheddar HExB = 2x Alpen Light BREAKFAST...

Morning all! Feel fab today! Got up early ad just finished cleaning straight through. Got a friend coming over later for a natter and a kids birthday party this afternoon. Hope everyone has a lovely day x

Absolutely shattered! Hate Duty days! Food and bed me thinks x

Lol. So true xx

Snuggly nights in are the best! I'll try to take a pic, all my pics look awful lol xx

It is alway busy Valentines and I think it puts too much pressure on, as if you have to do something because it's Valentines, if that makes sense. Carvery sounds lovely! I love a good carvery! No outfit planned yet. Hoping I lose a few lbs before then. Getting ready is my favourite part of...

Have fun!! X

Thanks Katie. We're just off the the pub to see a band on the 15th with friends. Will count that as our valentines night out, money's tight at the mo as I'm trying to save as much as possible in case I do lose my job. Do you have any plans? X

Yeah I just thought it could be that as I took one this morning. Typical! Never mind, am determined to get a good loss this week x

Thanks Gilly :-) x

Thanks everyone. On it like sonic this week! I will lose! X

Thanks everyone - your all right, or course :-) Have bought the new SW magazine so plan on reading that tomorrow and doing a 100% week. I have 9 days until me and OH go out again with friends, hoping I'd be able to lose a good 3/4lbs by then. Fingers crossed. Onwards! X

True. Shattered now though. Just got in. Cuppa and supper :-) x

STS for me please x

STS for me today :-( x

A loss is indeed a loss hun. So close to that target now! Well done xx

Mmmm dinner looks lovely x

Good luck hun xx

What a day! Work, that meeting, lots of appointments, rush home to pick kids up and off to dentist, prepare everything for tomorrow... And how come, no matter how much you tidy/clean, the house never seems to stay like it for more than 5mins! I do a 'big' clean every Saturday morning and try to...

No probs hun. Good so far! Just off to the dentist so tried not to eat anything stinky, then again, just remembered I had onion in my sandwich lol How has your day been? X

No probs hun. Good so far! Just off to the dentist so tried not to eat anything stinky, then again, just remembered I had onion in my sandwich lol How has your day been? X

Heya hun - fab loss this week, well done! Am enjoying being back on SW - the food is much nicer. The quiche was nice but I like my quiche with cottage cheese in - if I were to make it again, I'd add the cottage cheese too, just to make it more cheesy :-) Mint Sauce is Colemans Classic so I had...

Exactly. Time for a new challenge x

Thanks everyone. I will look for something else now. Not alot out there though. I guess it's good that they're offering salary protection though, gives me a while to find something else x

Ah! I'm very close to you - Bridgend x

Thanks Katie. It is harsh but I have been fed up at the company for a while. At least there's salary protection for a while so gives me longer to find something else. I'm going to do what you said - find somewhere I enjoy! Every cloud and all that xx

Hi hun. Thanks for your kind words. Do I detect another Welshie? :-) x

Thanks both. Meeting not positive at all: 10-12% pay cut. Possible salary protection for 12months. All roles will change. Have to reapply for my job, if I don't get it, will be demoted/redundancy. Need new job x

Another busy day hun. Aw, Katie's right - he'll always be your baby x

Morning. Feeling a little better thanks. Got a meeting this morning for an update on my job and whether they'll offer redundancy etc... Dreading it! Any plans for today? X

2lbs isn't that bad hun. Try to stick to plan 100% this week and you'll be amazed at what you lose. SW is a great plan. If you need to ask questions, ask away, we're always happy to help. We're all in the same boat after all x

Aw bless him. It's very exciting, I love new babies - just no more for me lol x

It's so exciting!! How is your OH feeling about being a grandad? X

I love cute lil cardi's. We need a Mini's babyshower - an excuse for us all to buy cute baby bits xx

OMG! That's amazing! Congratulations!!! Coolest Nana xx

Fab food day hun x

Well, work was a 'mare today. The one girl that sits next to me was unbearable. Just need to remember that I work to live, unlike them, their entire world is work. Prepped lunch for tomorrow and dinner is all prepped - just need to cook the chicken. Made quiche yesterday for lunch today that...

I spoke up about it before in my 1-2-1 hun. We all ended up with a talking to like we were at school. It helped briefly but now it's back to the same thing. X

It will be your month. Think positive. Amazing loss x

Amazing!!! Well done hun x

Luckily both girls are out of the office until this afternoon - small respite :-) Ear very sore. Had to make a few calls this morning and holding the phone to my ear was awful x

We all fall off the wagon hun. The most important thing is jumping back on it. Whatever the scales say tomorrow, take it on the chin and jump back on that wagon x

Got up slightly earlier this morning - only 10mins but as my lil ones were still sleeping, I've managed to get all the morning chores done - washing in, empty dishwasher, get school bags together... Even had enough time for a lovely fruit salad and a cuppa for breakfast - simple things make me...

Well all need a break now and again hun. Don't beat yourself up about it. You enjoyed, and now your back to plan - fab! X

Hi Joanne and welcome to the ups, downs, tears and giggles of my diary. Thanks hun, I will try to let it go over my head. Not easy when I feel poorly though, my temper frays that much more easily lol. I see you've just started SW - how are you getting on? X

Morning everyone. Really don't want to go to work today, I feel rough but I don't think that's the crux of it - those girls who were causing the atmosphere are doing so again, I really don't want to be there anymore and I they're the reason. Awful really. But, I have bills to pay so go I...

Oh hun. Sometimes are body likes to play tricks on us and holds onto every last lb. Don't despair, this is a new week and I'm sure you'll see a fantastic loss this week - your reward for persevering xx

Ah we all make mistakes hun. Worth the syns if they were yummy x

Ooooh even better. Will pop them on my shopping list :-) x

Haven't tried them yet the Oxo shakers yet. Are they syns? X

Thanks hun. I am feeling 'in the zone' at the mo. Got another night out on 15th Feb and I want a good loss or two before then ideally x

Mmmm to the roast garlic and herb potatoes! X

Yeah make sure you have your say hun xx

Oh no! I never even though about them affecting my loss. Fingers crossed it doesn't x

Thanks hun. Have really enjoyed my food today :-) x

PMSL! It wasn't pretty lol. No, still got to go to work, got loads on this week x

Oh typical! The best laid plans and all that x

Not even an infection can dull my appetite - just ate dinner with a hand warmer to my ear to stop it hurting so much lol x

Hope so hun. It's painful even to eat and chew and we all know how much I like my food lol x

No painkillers. I can take paracetamol they said. Dr did say that antibiotics should take effect in a few days but to make sure I finish the course. Xx

Thanks both - I've really enjoyed my food today :-) Just back from the Dr's - got an ear infection and a chest infection. Got antibiotics and drops for my ear. Also got to go to asthma clinic at the end of the month to get the once over. Xx

Right, as I was home earlier than usual, I've prepped everything for dinner and have already done my lunchbox for work tomorrow. Went on SW online earlier too and looked at all the recipes I had put as 'favourites' when I first started - defo be cooking more of those. Feel so much better for...

That is awful! A nightmare for you to live through and for 6months. Is it all sorted now for you? X

Only just saw that it took 6months! OMG! You must've been in agony x

Thanks hun. Never know pain like it, it hurts to even talk/eat. Managed to get a Drs app at 5 do hopefully they can do something x

It is too late for me to join? I haven't had my first Feb WI yet as I weigh on Thursday's. Would love to lose 5lbs please Daz x

Trying to get a Dr's appointment for today hun. Really painful xx

Oh I have awful earache. It's so bad that my head and jaw are hurting with it too :-( Will have to try to get a Dr's appointment later x

OMG! That's awful. You defo need to say something hun. Some people!! X

Thanks hun. Raring to go. Feel so much better and have more energy on plan x

:-) xx

Oh hun. Sending hugs. Hope your sis starts to feel better soon. I know it's hard but try to remember that she's getting the best care, especially if the dr is top in their field. I know in your line of work it's natural to think the worst but try not to worry xx

Thanks hun. Tomorrow is indeed a nee day. We can all do it. Just need to try to keep focused x

Thanks hun. Health is most important. Your right about the OH - we had a lovely time together. Like when we first met. Just shows we need to spend a bit more time on us. Was a reality check - I am lucky to have him and he is so good. I often take what we have for granted. Am actually looking...

Thanks hun. That's what I hope to do - back to SW basics. Anything that makes you physically sick can't be good for you x

Thanks Anju. Once I started it, I realised that it can't be any good for you. SW is the only way xx

Thanks Gilly and HH. Just planned lunches and dinners for the next four days til WI. Been to Tesco and bought everything I need. Ah feels good, I actually love cooking food when I get back into the swing of things. OH is glad too bless him, he had to clean the bathroom after the Aloe Vera...

Thanks Kay. Feeling much more positive now. It's like a lightbulb moment! Your so right though, life does get in the way but as long as we come back, we know we can lose any gains x

Thanks Kay. It doesn't make sense for us to put our bodies under so much pressure when we have SW. I am officially back on the wagon xx

Rambling now, but bear with me. Friday, I couldn't find anything to wear and had to dash out to buy jeans in a bigger size as I'd put on so much weight - that was a huge realisation for me. I though about it again when we were climbing into bed on the Friday night - and I promised myself that...

Nope. The Aloe Vera gel made me physically sick. It's extreme and ridiculous. I may be letting you all done but I've stuck the rest of the pack on Ebay and am going back to my faithful SW Extra Easy - yes it'll take longer but SW is for life not a quick fix. Sorry guys x

I think once I've got used to the Aloe Vera Gel I'll be ok. It is awful. The shakes are actually lovely x

Well done hun. That's a huge achievement x

9 days! And I'm about 6hours in lol. So fancy a Batchelors Pasta n Sauce x

Oh no! Hope you feel better soon x

Yeah got it finished hun. Took 4hours! I'm starting to seriously doubt the detox already - SW is far easier and nicer x

Thanks hun. Praying I'll make it to the end. The taste is definitely the worst bit x

It is vile. Just the thought of having to drink it again is making me feel ill x

Thanks hun. Just hope I can stick with it and get to the end x

Thanks hun. I'm just trying to think one 'meal' at a time. Be easier on day 3 as you get to eat in the evenings x

It is awful! Disgusting taste and it repeats on you x

For the first two days, it's just water, aloe vera gel and two milkshakes. Then for day 3-9 you drink aloe vera gel, water, two shakes and a 600cal evening meal. I think I'll do okay if I can get around drinking the aloe vera gel. It is gross and have to drink it four times per day for 9days. X

Morning all. Well Day 1 of the Detox today - I definitely need it after what I drunk on Friday! So, just had 'breakfast' which was two Garcinia tablets, 120ml of Aloe Vera Gel - which tastes disgusting! - and 250ml of water. Will keep you posted on how I get on x

Heya hun. Had a fab evening out! Was lovely. Didn't start the detox yesterday as I did have a lil hangover and decided to re-upholster a tub chair in Freya's bedroom - took hours with a hangover! And I've never re-upholstered a chair before. Me and my big ideas lol. How are you? X

That's a great loss so far hun! I know motivation is hard hun but you know you can do it. Just take it one day at a time. We're all right behind you x

Thanks hun. Why do we do it ourselves eh?!! A few months ago, I felt confident and attractive. I could go into my wardrobe and pull anything out, know it would fit. Now I feel huge, picking floaty, oversized clothes to hide how big I am or having to rush out and buy more jeans as all the ones...

Just trying things on for tonight - nothing fits! Had to go out and buy a new pair of jeans in a larger size. Don't feel comfortable in anything, gutted that I've done this to myself when I felt so confident a few months ago and I could go to my wardrobe and pick out anything, knowing it would...

Hope everything goes well today hun cx

Be lovely for all of us to meet up. A huge minis gathering! X

Sounds fab! You need to have time to yourselves sometimes and enjoy it. Xx

Sounds great. I don't mind travelling, think I'm the furthest south so only fair that I travel up to everyone else. Oooh be exciting x

Thanks Katie. There never seems to be enough hours in the day with two small children so be lovely to have him all to myself, even if it is only for a night. Where did you and OH go? We all need a well deserved break sometimes x

Sorry to hear about your Sister hun. She's in the best place and getting the treatment she needs, I hope she gets well soon. Well done for sticking to plan despite the stressful day xx

Hi Kay, Looks like we're both in the same boat at the minute. We can do this together, one baby step at a time. We know the plan works, we just have to trust in ourselves. Good luck xx

Thanks hun. I know it'll come off if I can find my mojo again. I'm really looking forward to going out tomorrow, be a nice break for me and OH and nice to spend some quality time together. Would be lovely to meet all of you, your so kind and I really do consider you friends. Your support is...

Thanks everyone. I am looking forward to starting the detox in a weird way - I know it's going to be tough but I do think it'll help to kick-start my losses and my motivation. My C is away in group for the next 6weeks as she's on training - I really want to have a good loss by the time she...

7lbs gain. :-( x

Thanks everyone. Sick of hearing myself moaning, sorry guys. Onwards an downwards, staying to Image Therapy today is the first step x

Thanks Anju. To be with like-minded people who understand the difficulties is a real comfort. Xx

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Thanks hun. It does feel like that - hundrum I guess. Keep ploughing in eh? X

Thanks all. It's not that I'm unhappy it's just, like Sheila said, it sometimes feels like we're together out of habit rather than loving one another. Tis hard with two small babies as well, we rarely spend any quality time together, we're usually shattered or broke! We've talked tonight and...

Thanks both. Not sure if it's me expecting too much or what. How come it isn't all romance and flowers like it is in the films?, x

I'm thinking of leaving my husband. Do you all think I'm mad. There's nothing awfully bad happening. It's just that I'm not happy but not sad either. Just kinda feel nothing x

Wow! Monday's really wipe me out. Just had dinner and I'm stuffed. Got to get everything ready for tomorrow and then I think I'll paint my nails :-) Today's food: HExA = 170ml Whole Milk HExB = 2 Alpen Light Bars BREAKFAST: Mullerlight Greek Lemon Yoghurt (0.5 syn) LUNCH: Salad - Mixed...

I've got the book somewhere too - may cook it for me and OH on Tuesday evening x

Thanks hun. It sounds as if we experience the same thing with the binge eating - it happens for no apparent reason. It seems today that more of us 'suffer' from binge eating than I thought - we're all in it together xx

Worth a go, looks gorgeous. New recipe to try x

Oooh Kofte looks gorge! X

Aw thanks Gilly. Your such an inspiration, it means alot for you to say those lovely things. Xx

I know the feeling hun. Keep at it though, you will get there. Yep all meals planned for tomorrow - I find it easier to stick to plan if I plan, and pre-prepare what I can x

Thanks hun x

Well, I've done it - a day on plan :-) Have been quite hungry today but guess that's due to me getting back to track and my poor body wondering what's going on. Kept busy today to avoid any temptation - did a SW food shop this morning, then popped to Dunelm to buy some fabric and seat pads to...

Your right on it being a marathon! Popped to your thread to subscribe x