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Hiya Diane, nice to see you are still on the right track. Keep it up hun, I am sure you will succeed in maintaining your new lifestyle :) Big Hugs Gemma xx

Hey Diane, I hope everything is ok. I hope your doing well. Gemma xx

Hiya everyone. Just popping in. I know I haven't been active very much, not like I did when I first joined. I have just been really busy with real life and trying to find a job etc, that at the moment my heart really is not into losing weight, exercising or dieting. I feel bad because I see...

Congrats for the success of your pipe band :D. And for getting a new job thats great. Wishing you all the best in the future with everything. Will still keep popping in. Gemma xx

:party0019: Congratulations on your 3lb weight loss thats brilliant and even better a total of 50lbs thats amazing lady, well done you. How you doing at the moment? Gemma xx

Well done about the 3 inch loss even if you didn't get a weight loss to go with it. That will come soon with the muscle you are building from the exercising. Good Luck with your September challenge. :D You can do it. Gemma xx

Hey hun, your choices for eating seem healthy enough and you are doing really well with the exercise. And 4lb loss is really good so don't feel to disappointed. And as you mentioned, with all the exercise you are doing, at the moment you might be replacing fat with muscle. So keep up the good...

Yay, you are right a loss is a loss, so keep up the good work and you will rack up even more. Well done. Take care Gemma xx

Hey Diane, how you doing lady? Well done on reducing your BMI to a healthy number I bet thats a good feeling. Take care Gemma xx

Hey you. You seem to be doing really well at the moment, really quite positive, its nice to be able to read when other people are happy. :) Well done on losing some more weight and getting into a good place with your control other food. Keep it up. Gemma xx

:D Diane, I would love the way I look if I looked like you. ;) You look lovely in that dress and its really pretty. You look really confident and happy too. Well done you Gemma xx

Aww wow, Brian looks so gorgeous, I just want to reach through the screen and ruffle his hair. Lovely dog. :D Mac likes camping too, just started taking him this year.

Hiya Diane, just popping by to see how you are getting on. You sound a lot happier and well done for your healthy eating choices. Sounds like you have it sussed. ;) Keep it up, Love Gemma xx

Hey Silence, Thanks for popping by. I am still here reading everyones diary and posting on them when I can. I'm ok thank-you, not as down on myself as I was but still not in diet mode at all, thats why I haven't been writing in my diary really. Theres nothing much to report really. I am...

Happy Birthday, Hope you have a great one :)

:party0019: Yay, another celebration. 2lbs off thats great, well done flumpster. And 10lbs off in total thats a wonderful achievement, you must be quite happy, do you feel any difference in yourself? I know that if you keep going like this you will achieve the next few goals you set yourself no...

Wow you certainly sound like you have got your head in a good place now, thats great to not want it and be tempted, makes all this much easier to cope with.;) Wherever this has come from, I hope you stay happy and continue to love it in the future and beyond. Well done you and keep it up...

Hello, just wanted to wish you well with your weight-loss and I am sure that with the huge focus on your gym exercising you will get the results you want. Keep it up and I know that you will get your eating habits back on track. All the best. I will keep popping in to see how you are getting...

:clap: Well done Caws, 7lbs off so far, thats your first mini goal reached, good for you. :) Keep up all your hard work, it certainly seems to be paying off. I hope you have another brilliant week this week too. Gemma xx

Hey Em, keep up all your hard work in the gym and good luck with your training for the Cancer Research 10k run, I am sure that having this goal to focus on will surely help you with your motivation and keep you on track. Take Care Gemma xx

Hey Diane. Like 666 has said how you getting on? Are you starting your next stage now? Wishing you all the best. :) Gemma xx

Hey 666 just popping by to see how you are doing. :p I am glad that you are in a good mood, despite your slip at the weekend, which I am sure you will make up for in no time. At least you had a good weekend for other things too, so good for you. Well done for putting your table and chair set...

Hey ladies, thanks for stopping by. Sorry, I'm not ignoring anyone, just you know what I am like sometimes I go on a posting spree and sometimes I'm a little quite, its nothing personal. ;) My walk on Friday was a lovely one, Mum, Mac and I all enjoyed it and we were pretty done it by the time...

Thanks clarri, I hope its a nice day for a walk tomorrow, think its just what I need a day of fresh air. :) I hope you have a good day at work experience tomorrow and I am sure that you will be able to handle the boy if he comes back no probs. ;) See you tomorrow evening. Gemma xx

Just saying hey. I am still reading your diary with interest. I hope your change in diet works out for you. ;) Keep at it.

:worthy: Wow, what did I say? That you would look stunning and you truly do and everything more. Your pictures were certainly worth the wait. Thank-you for being brave enough to show us, they are very inspirational. I can see the sparkle in your eye in your new photos, you look really happy...

Well the dreaded application form is in the post. Fingers crossed. I also got the Daily Echo for the job section in there to see if there are any good jobs going. I am not applying for jobs in archaeology unfortunately, its so bloody competitive and you need experience, but the only way to get...

Yay, see add up all those 1lbs gone and that makes quite an achievement lady, 9lbs, thats great. Well done you on another 1lb off. Is it really 4 weeks left? I bet your getting so excited now, this will just what you need to boost your spirits. Keep going and you could get another 2-4lbs off by...

:party0011: Yay 3lbs off great result. Well done you. Your are getting closer to your goals all the time. xx

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Happy Birthday. I hope you had a great day. :)

Congratulations on your engagement. Wishing you a long and happy marriage. Your ring is beautiful, lovely choice. All the best. Gemma xx

Yay, thanks girls, my DJ Recoveries ladies. :D You are all so amazing, and your posts fill me with a bit more brightness everyday, thank-you. :) Food hasn't been so good, but thats not my focus right now, I will get back on track but I need my head sorting out again first. I spent all day...

All the best for your weigh-in tomorrow:scale: I hope you get the result you want. :) I answer your earlier question, I like to take each day as it comes rather than use specific days to get to a goal that way I won't be disappointed when I don't get there. Nice to see you have a plan and...

:party0049: Yay Diane, I will be so excited to see you in your progress pictures tomorrow, I can't wait, will run to the laptop straight away :bliss: I hope your week is going ok, looking forward to hearing about your next weigh-in. ;) Take care Gemma xx

Happy Birthday. Have a great day. :)

Hey hun, How you getting on? You have been very quiet. I hope everything is ok. Gemma xx

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Heath Ledger did kind of steal it. His performance was huge and completely breathtaking. I was in awe of him, really gave me the creeps and made me laugh too. I think Christian Bale's performance, was still brilliant, just more subtle and more understated. :)

Oh wow they had healthy options? I haven't seen that in my cinemas, yet, maybe they are hidden behind the maltesers. £2.50, thats disgusting, especially for healthy stuff. Oh god and £8.00, thats the price of another movie, I can't believe they can do that, thats why I sneak my own things in...

AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! I am so annoyed right now, and thats putting it lightly. I have just spent the last 20 mins pouring my heart out about my day and getting some things off my chest and then my laptop crashed and I lost the lot. This is the sort of cruddy rubbish that happens to me and I...

Hey there, congratulations on another 1lb off in only 3 days thats brilliant. :D I am pleased that your knee and foot are feeling much better, that will make you feel better too and you are already starting the exercise with walking, thats a great way to start so well done you. ;) When my diet...

I love this movie. I have seen just the once though, I would like to see it again but, I don't think its going to happen. I think Christian Bale and Heath Ledger were amazing, such brilliant performances. Easily my favourite film of the year I think. :D

Umm hey girls, I'm not sure what to say really. I am sitting here nearly welling up into tears because of how supportive you all are and because of how rubbish I feel. I just feel like I am down more than up and I am fed up with always moaning, I know that there are people in the world with...

Well I have been back from my camping trip since last Tuesday and I have finally made it into my diary. The trip was ok, but not as great as I wanted it to be because of the piggin' rain, which is never nice when your living in a tent. :( But hey, its gone now, we did get a lovely 6 mile walk...

Hey jakki, haven't visited in a while. Boy did I get a nice surprise reading your posts. A 13lb weight loss is brilliant, go you. :) Sounds like you are doing really well and are certainly in a good frame of mind. Keep it up and I hope your sore throat feels better soon. Gemma xx

Yay, well done on another 1lb off thats brilliant and you achieved your first mini-goal too. :D Oh dear, sounds like you have been in the wars a bit. I hope your wounds are feeling better now. ;) Good for you, replacing the bad snacks with healthier options, thats the way to go and bonus if it...

Hey you. You are not gaining weight you are only losing it, so thats a great thing, you should give yourself a pat on the back. An although its a slightly slower journey for you, it is still happening. ;) Its great to hear that you are feeling healthier too and resisting the alcohol, brilliant...

Can I just say Wahoooo!!!!! :D 10lbs lost since I last popped into your diary, thats amazing 666 and fitting into size 20 jeans too, that must be so uplifting for you. This diet is really starting off well for you. Keep going. You are doing amazing. Gemma xx

Wow Diane what a brilliant weight-loss you have had this week. I can only imagine how amazing and proud of yourself you must be. Well done for all your hard work, its really paying off for you and that is certainly inspiring. I am sure you will reach your goal in no time at all. I can't wait to...

Hey Gem, Just caught up on reading your diary. A total of 11lbs down, that is amazing hun, you are doing brilliant. This should show you that you can do this and I am sure this has given you a much needed positivity boost well done hun. :) Heres to another amazing weigh-in. Keep going. Gemma xx

Hey Diane, wishing you all the best this week and hope you have a nice weight loss. I will be away for a few days, but will be thinking of you and supporting you in spirit. Take care, keep up the amazing job you are doing. :D Love Gemma xxx

Yay, another 1lb off Barb, thats brilliant. I am so pleased for you. :D I knew you could do it. I am glad that you are feeling a lot better too and more determined, good for you hun. And well done for cutting out the alcohol thats great, I'm proud if you. ;) See you in a few days when I come...

Hiya 666 just wanted to pop in a see how you were. I hope you had a great birthday yesterday. ;) I'm off for a few days so will be back to see how your doing when I come home. Take care and keep doing what your doing. Love Gemma xxx

Hiya, Just want to say wahooooo. :happy096: Congratulations on your 6lbs off that is brilliant you should be really proud of that achievement and take a lot of encouragement from that and the best thing is your not depriving yourself, well done you. :D I'm sorry your foot is so sore today. If...

Hiya everyone. This is just a quick message to say goodbye until next week sometime. I will be busy organising today, so I don't really have time to come on the computer. flumpster67, thanks for saying hi, I will pop in on your diary if I get a chance. Lovely to see you here. :D Thanks for...

Hey there 666, I am pleased that your new plan is working out for you, you certainly seem brighter and happier because of the change you have made. Well done. ;) And good for you getting out and going on some more walking thats great. Keep it up. Have a great day tomorrow. Love Gemma xx

Hello everyone, thanks for popping in and leaving your lovely messages as usual. :) I am liking the new way of organising my diet and this way it is helping me keep track and stay more focused. :D :hug99: clarri, you are a big reason why my mood has shifted and I am feeling better, you are so...

Hiya, just wanted to wish you all the best for your diet journey. I hope that brings you successful results. And congratulations on getting through your first weekend. :D Don't apologise for not posting anywhere else yet, just do things in your own time and when your ready and you are right to...

Hey Barb, sounds like you are making a good decision there. Alcohol is a nasty calorie monster :mad: and its not really needed, so good for you. It may really make all the difference to you, I hope it does. ;) Ohhh you must be getting so excited about your cruise now, not long. And even if the...

Hiya brewanne, Welcome to the forum, Good Luck with your diet journey, but I am sure you won't need luck, you will be ok. ;) Positivity, hard-work, patience and determination are all the things you need. :D I see you are from Southampton, I live not far from there, a town called Eastleigh. :)...

Hiya clarri, :hug99: Ok today is Monday 4th August 2008 New Day One: Because I am keeping track of my food on the foodfocus.co.uk website, I won't re-write it all out here. I decided to aim for losing 1.5lbs per week. According to the website, my net calorie goal to achieve this is 1723...

Hiya 666, thanks for popping in. ;) Good Afternoon everyone. Today I have decided to give my self a boot up the backside and get back to business with my weight-loss plan. I went to Boots and weighed myself on their machine this morning and it says I am 15st 8lbs so I haven't lost anything...

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Awww that is so beautiful, the lion remembered his friends, thats a really amazing video. :)

lol, I saw this on the news the other day. Well if it works why not, can't be any worse than using maggots to get rid of dead flesh, yuck. I think those fish would tickle my feet too much, I don't think I could keep them in there that long.

Hahaha, thats really funny. It takes me a couple of attempts to get my dog to take a tablet, :) Cats are evil. lol

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I'm sorry if I upset you Kitteh :(. I love Shakespeare too although I will admit that I haven't read all of his plays, even though I would like to. I studied Midsummer Nights Dream, Henry V and Romeo and Juliet at school. Hamlet was the first one that I decided to pick up and read for myself and...

Hiya, I was just wondering if anyone else is going to see Hamlet in Stratford-Upon-Avon to see David Tennant (aka The Doctor -Doctor Who) in the lead role and Patrick Stewart as Hamlet's dad/ghost? I ma so excited I bought my tickets just before Christmas last year and I have been waiting so...

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Hiya jakki, welcome to MiniMins. Well done on quitting smoking that is a wonderful achievement, and just think with the willpower to do something like that you know you can lose weight too, because you must be really strong. :D How have you been getting on? I wish you all the best for your...

Just popped in to welcome a fellow Gemma (there seems to be quite a few of us on this forum, lol, :D) Good Luck with your diet journey hun, and congratulations on getting through 2 days thats great, the more you get through the easier it will be. ;) Keep it up. Gemma xx

Hiya Dorcas, just want to say congrats on your weight loss for the previous week because I missed it, :o. And even though you haven't lost anything this week you are right because at least its not a gain so thats positive. :) I'm doing ok thanks, just coming out of a slump and feeling more...

Yay, for the size 18 jacket, its always a great feeling when your clothes start getting too big and you need to replace them and even fitting into clothes that were too small now. I am sure you will be a size 16 in no time. Nice to see that you are feeling better and ready to carry on. Gemma xx

Hiya tara66, welcome to my diary, thanks for taking the time to read it, I very much appreciate all the different views and peoples inputs that I receive it is always a great help. :) I certainly don't mind seeing a new reader of my diary. ;) After reading your post I did go back and read some...

Hiya clarri thanks for your support, and looking out for me. I do appreciate it. I will check out this website you have suggested. ;) I didn't realise that what I ate on Thursday was that low in calories. :o The thing is, I have really reduced my food intake to a lot less than what it was...

Hey 666, just popped in to read your diary. Good Luck with switching your diet plan, I really hope this one works for you, so that you feel amazing in no time. :) I am sure you will start seeing great results soon. Love Gemma xx

Hiya Diane, Just want to say congratulations on your wonderful weight loss so far, its brilliant. And you certainly sound really happy about what you achieved and have gained even more confidence. :) Well done, You really can reach your goals. Love Gemma xx

Hey Diane, Well done you for everything you are achieving thats brilliant. I bet you are so happy, that you feel so good and even looking better. :) Its nice that you are having such amazing results with a diet that is truly working for you. Good Luck with your weigh-in, I 'm actually excited...

Hiya Silence and Barb thanks for popping and leaving your lovely words of encouragement, it does help to know that I am not alone while trying to diet. Eventually I hope to get into a more relaxed stride about my diet so that it just happens. :) Today is Thursday 31st July 2008 Breakfast: A...

Today is Wednesday 30th July 2008 Breakfast: A bowl of cornflakes with semi-skimmed milk. Snack: Banana and cranberry and apple muesli bar. Lunch: Ham and cucumber sandwich. Clementine and a packet of prawn cocktail crisps. Dinner: Salad, with potato salad. I took Mac down the river for...

:sad0071:Hi clarri, thanks for checking in on me today. I really appreciate the hug too, its very sweet, just wish I had someone to hug in real-life, guess my teddy will have to do. :sigh: Thanks for the kind words of encouragement ladies, it does mean a lot to me that I can let some things off...

Hey clarri just saw your post after I wrote mine, thanks for stopping by. :) Today was ok, but nothing special, hoping tomorrow will be better. Thanks hun Gemma x

Today is Monday 28th July 2008 I did have a lovely weekend, and I have come back on my diet today, although not quite. Breakfast: Honey Nut Shredded Wheat with skimmed milk. Lunch: 4 Krisprolls with light soft cheese, a banana and a thin slice of cherry and sultana cake. Dinner: Assorted...

:party0011::party0011::party0011: Yay, well done on your 3lbs loss thats brilliant. Good for you. And you did a Moonwalk in the bathroom too, ;) Might I make another suggestion for your next victory dance? You could do the Running Man. :D I am really pleased for you, being in the 13st category...

:( Awww Barb, don't feel too down, and your not being whiny at all. You just need to let it out thats all and we are here to listen. ;) Your tablets make your life so much better, you have said it before so there is really no question about carrying on taking them. It will be harder for you to...

Hiya everyone, sorry I haven't been on since Thursday night. My weekend ended up being a lot busier than I thought it would be and most of the time, I either wasn't at home or when I was at home I didn't feel like going on my laptop because I was tired. :o Just a quick recap about my weekend...

Hiya clarri, aww don't be scared to walk again, just do it gentle, your right a mile is really good ;o) My aches are feeling a little better today thanks. Today is Thursday 24th July 2008. Breakfast: A bowl of Shredded Wheat Fruitful and semi-skimmed milk. A glass of Cranberry Juice. Lunch...

Well thats good, at least you have an answer. So it might be a little tougher for you to lose it, but now you know that it can happen just a little slower thats all. I am pleased that you are staying positive about it hun, good for you. :D Keep it up. Love Gemma xx

How are you feeling today hun? I hope you are feeling a bit better than yesterday. ;)

:( Awww that sucks that your holiday and your trip to the wedding might be ruined. I know you were looking forward to the wedding. I would be really mad with my friend too. That is so not fair of her to do that, especially as you have a little one to take care of. :mad: :hug99: I hope you feel...

Wow you look great in your photo puggso. :) Can I just say that I think its amazing that you play the bagpipes, I love the sound of them. My dad bought me a cd of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards called Spirit of the Glen, for Christmas last year and I love it. :D I have another one of their cds...

Hiya, nice to see that you have had a couple of good days. Keep it up, you will be losing those pounds in no time. Keeping a diary is really helping me, I think it is exactly the thing you need if you are looking for support and motivation. :hug99: I hope you feel better after your cry from...

Today is Wednesday 23rd July 2008 - Part two of my diary. Not much left to report, except that I still feel really quite stiff and sore, but I will punch through it, like I did with my legs when I first started my journey. ;) Dinner: Home-made pasta salad (cucumber, tomato, lettuce, mushroom...

:D Thanks for the encouragement ladies, I really appreciate it. Today is Wednesday 23rd July 2008 - Part one of my diary. Feeling good today, although think I might have over done it on the exercise. :o Breakfast: Bowl of Shredded Wheat Fruitful, semi-skimmed milk. Lunch: Bowl of Shredded...

Hello Diane, just wanted to say Happy Week 5, I am sure this week will be a great one for you. :) You are doing really well and come across as a really strong person, I am taking my example from you on the abstinence front. ;) I hope you manage to tackle your food issues, I am sure it can only...

Hiya Barb, thanks for your kind words. :) It does make things easier to wake up more refreshed and happier in the morning. Hey clarri, nice to see that your feeling great :D. Hello to you too puggso, thanks for stopping by. :) Today is Tuesday 22nd July 2008 - Part Two of my diary. I won't...

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:bliss: Yay, your back clarri. Hello. :) That is my mum in the pics, and she is lovely but she won't believe you if you told her, has massive self-image issues. :( I am feeling much better today thanks, just must have needed some extra sleep. :) Today is Tuesday 22nd July 2008 - Part One of my...

Awwww 666, big, massive hug :hug99: I am sorry your feeling so down at the moment hun :( puggso is right though, you won't have erased all your hard work that quickly because you binged. And don't worry it happens to all of us, you are not weak-willed, you are just human thats all. So chin up...

Hey mummytummy, I'm sorry your day wasn't so good yesterday. :( But on the positive side, you are starting to fit into your dress a bit more now, so well done. ;) Glad to see that you haven't lost your commitment, and still sticking with it. :) I am pleased you ate something, but you should try...

Hello flumpster67, welcome to the forum. :) Good for you, for making the decision to change, that is one of the biggest and hardest hurdles to cross, so give yourself a pat on the back because you can achieve your dreams with a little effort and time.;) Remember to stay as positive as you can...

Hiya, ditzee just thought I would pop by and check out your diary. :) Congrats on finding a diet that you like and can stick with thats one of the hardest battles. ;) Oh, well done on getting three job offers at once, that must be a really confidence boost. Have you decided which one you might...

Mrs Tennant? I wish, oh how I wish....... :p :D lol, I couldn't imagine eating a toad, yuck. Although mum told me that I ate snails from the back garden once when I was about 2 years old lol, yummy. Enjoy your cereal and toast puggso, and I hope you have a lovely walk today, the weather is...

Hey Barb, thats brilliant, a pound off, yay. :D Keep going hun, still got plenty of time before your cruise, ;) Love Gemma xx

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Hiya, I have just been reading through your diary. I am sorry that your CD journey didn't work out for you. Its great that you haven't given up on your weight-loss journey though and are trying a different approach. Good Luck with it and I am sure you will do well and feel happier after a few...

Hey Silence, thanks for stopping by again ;) I did get a good nights sleep last night, but I don't know whats the matter with me though, all I have wanted to do is sleep today, I am so tired. I get these phases sometimes, where I have a couple of sleepy days. I am happy to support you in your...

Hiya mummytummy, have you had a better day today? I hope your not feeling as down as you were yesterday. Dieting is tough and is not always easy hun, you just need to keep reminding yourself what you are hoping to achieve. ;) You can do it, :) Love Gemma xx P.S How is Richard Hammond today? :D:D

Hello elle, thanks for showing those lovely pictures of Edinburgh, it looks like such an amazing place, definitely somewhere I am dying to visit. :) What a lovely day weather you had too. Well done on losing your pound hun, that is better than nothing ;) Enjoy your swimming, I hope it makes...

Wow puggso, the views in your photos are beautiful especially that sunset. Well done on your 8 mile achievement thats great. ;) I love walking out in the countryside too, its such a great way to get some exercise. Keep up the good work. :)

:D Just a quick post to check in and let you now I haven't disappeared. Was a little busy yesterday, so didn't have much time to get on here. Last night my little brothers girlfriend slept round so she had to have my bed and I bunked with mum, so I think I got about 2 hours sleep tops. I am...

Happy Birthday Minimins. I for one am so pleased that this forum exists. :party0036: Heres to many more years of success, congratulations and thank-you. ;)

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Wow it does sound like your diet plan works for you. :) 50lbs is an amazing loss. All the best with your continued weight-loss. And congratulations on the birth of your baby son. Have fun Gemma xx

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:( sorry your not feeling too good about yourself today and even though you didn't feel like eating you still had something at least, so thats a good thing, well done. I can understand that its pretty tough for you, because you go from one end of the scale to the other with your eating habits...

:) I am so pleased to hear that you had a nice time with your friends. Thats great, and good for you, for not taking it too seriously, you had a lovely time with new memories like you said and as long as you get back on the wagon soon, there is no harm done. ;) Keep it up. Gemma xx

Thats great Diane, you sound really happy at the moment. You have a achieved some wonderful goals so you should be really proud of yourself. :clap: You are such an amazing source of inspiration to anyone who reads your diary, including me. :worthy: I am sure you will achieve your next goal of...

Although I already commented on your weight loss in Jellbabies diary I thought you deserved some praise in your very own diary too. :party0049::party0049::party0049::party0049::party0049: I just wanted to ask, that now you have lost 32lbs I think it says in your ticker. Do you feel a difference...

Hiya everyone, finished my walk at about 5.20pm got home for about 6pm, had a nice bath, had some tea and am now writing my diary entry for today before I call it a day and go to bed. :) I hope you have all had great day. ;) Friday 18th July 2008. Today mum and I went for another one of our...

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:talk017: Wow 666 and Diane, you ladies have done really amazing today, both really great losses. You should both be really proud of yourselves. What a great bit of news, its made me smile and given me a little more inspiration. Well done you too, thats brilliant. Love Gemma xx

Yay, your slendertone arrived today. Glad to see that you like using it, and are going to stick to the instructions and not over do it. ;) Nice to see that you are feeling more positive today, that will really help you with your weight-loss. :character00238: I am pleased that you are feeling...

Hey Diane and clarri, thanks for stopping by. :) I could have a look into the diet you have suggested Diane, thanks for giving me a new idea. :) Clarri, I am not really sticking to a strict calorie counting diet, so to be honest not too sure how many calories a day I am getting. I am trying to...

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Oh three of you with weigh-ins tomorrow. Good Luck girls although you won't need it I am sure you all have done really well. I will be rooting for you. :)

Hey Barb, excellent your drinking more water thats a good thing. I'm lazy when it comes to drinking too, I just don't think about it until my mouth is as dry as a desert which is bad, lol. It does get easier to drink more water the more you do it, and its really healthy and excellent for...

:rotflmao: hahaha, thats brilliant, Go fishy. I'm glad he got one over on the cat. lol

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Thats it, even though you haven't had too good a day with the few unhealthier food options today, you shouldn't give up. You have all the time in the world to change and get to a point where you feel better about yourself. So keep going you will achieve your goals in no time. ;) Tomorrow will...

Oh lovely, thanks for stopping by and leaving such encouraging messages I always enjoy reading what you have written, it really spurs me on and keeps me motivated. :D Hey mummytummy, the state of your surroundings can very much reflect your mood. I always try to keep things tidy but sometimes I...

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:party0011: Yay, well done Diane, glad your feeling better and have your groove back. And you should be proud of your new found strength, its quite an achievement. ;) :vibes:Sending good vibes for your weigh-in tomorrow. I will be keeping all my fingers and toes crossed for you. :) Oh wow...

Hello Diane, I love it when you stop by, your words are always so nice to me. :) Today is Wednesday 16th July 2008. This is part one of my diary today. I woke up this morning and looked around the house, I really wasn't pleased by the state of it. You would have thought that 6 adults under...

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Hey Barb, how you feeling today? Have you managed to make an appointment with you doctor to find out more about your concerns yet? Just keep up the good work and your spirits happy and you will be fine ;) I hope you are having a great day so far. Love Gemma xxx

:hug99: Awww Diane, I'm sorry to see that your day wasn't so good yesterday. :( Sorry your day didn't go quite as planned but on the up-side you did take your dog out in the fresh air even if you couldn't manage much. I bet it did you both some good. ;) I get days when I miss all my snacks and...

:rotflmao: Hahaha, thats very funny. I shall have to watch out for those thieves when I get older. :D Made me smile, thanks for posting.

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Hey welcome to the forum. If its support you need you have come to the right place, just jump right in and have fun. Your from Kent, right? I lived in Deal for 4 years from the age of 9 - 13. It was such a lovely place, loved living on the seafront. Beautiful county. ;)

Hiya Diane just popped by to see how you are, Did you enjoy your walk with your dog? I bet she loved it, if you did take her out. :D How was your horse ride today, nice workout for your thighs? I hope you had a great day. Love Gemma xxx

Thanks mummytummy :D, I have just read your diary and was happy to see that you had a little achievement today thats great. I am finding that the more I train myself to eat at the same time every day the easier it gets. ;) I am pleased I waited too, yay, Go us. :D If I do get hungry in between...

Wow, you certainly sound happy and positive thats great, that sort of attitude always helps during the tough task of dieting. So good for you and I hope that your motivation lasts a long time. :D Your dinner certainly looks tasty although I am not a lover of aubergine personally, but I love...

Tuesday 15th July 2008. Part Two of my diary for the day. This will only be a short entry to finish off the day really. At about 3.30pm I had a banana because I was hungry but determined to have dinner at 5pm as always so waited after eating the banana. For dinner I had a bowl of pasta with...

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Just wanted to say hi puggso. Been having a little read of your diary because I was curious how a man is coping with dieting etc, having read quite a few ladies diaries, I thought it might be an interesting comparison. You are certainly very disciplined with your calorie counting, good for you...

Feeling a bit better today....... Hello Ladies and Gentlemen(if there are any lurking in the shadows, reading my diary ;)). Time to write a bit in my diary for today. Firstly can I thank Diane and clarri for being so amazing yesterday, your posts were just what I needed to perk up a little...

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Oh no you wouldn't want to stop the tablets considering how much better they make you feel, unless there is an alternative they can give you maybe. Thats interesting about the body builders taking them to gain weight. Well they aren't exactly unfit are they so they probably use it to gain mass...

Good for you Dorcas, thats a healthy way to look at it, because no matter what as long as you get back to your plan it will be ok. Have a lovely time with your friends and really enjoy your meal. ;)

Hiya Diane, good for you, keeping your craving under control and not biting into that really naughty doner meat lol (I hate the dreaded TOTM :mad: very hard to stay in control) :D You are certainly doing really well and getting stronger by saying no. So keep it up lady, I am sure that you will...

Well done Barb, a gain is always better than a loss you are back on track now. ;) Don't feel like you have wasted 3 weeks hun, you have lost a total of 4lbs which is great regardless if the scales were wrong or not, you still lost some weight, it would have been worse if you hadn't of found out...

Not doing too good today...... :wave_cry: Hiya everyone. I have kind of avoided coming on here as writing my diary today, because I feel like I will let all my lovely supporters down by explaining that I am feeling very low today, when I am usually trying to stay as positive as I can. :( Today...

What a lovely story about the origins of the forum. Its not often you get to hear how a website starts out and this is a great story. I am personally glad that this amazing place exists. I have been here nearly a week and in that time I feel, safe, positive, happy, more motivated than I have...

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Brilliant, :party0049: go you. Well done on your 2lb weight loss, you certainly sound happy to be below the 200lb mark, I'm aiming for that too, although got a little bit further to go yet. I hope you achieve your next dance inducing targets, maybe you could try the moonwalk next? :D Anyway...

Thanks for the encouragement Ladies. Your right I have had a great weekend so I'm not going to worry about what happens on the scales tomorrow, no point being guilty because I had a bit of fun. :D

Of course your not being silly, silly ;) Its hard not to make the scales a big issue. They are the biggest motivator and also the biggest disappointer. I have a battle with myself everyday, not to run and jump on those scales, sometimes I win and sometimes I cave. Its just a matter of training...

Hiya, welcome to the forum hun. If its support, advice and encouragement you need then you have certainly come to the right place. :D Good Luck with your weight loss journey. You have already overcome the hardest obstacle and that is admitting that you want to change and are making a positive...

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Hiya, welcome to the forum, I am sure you will love it here. I have found the people on this forum to be very supportive and that really helps when you are trying to lose weight. Congratulations on your amazing weight loss so far, you should be really happy. It is also nice see that you are...

:clap: Yay well done Dorcas, Jellybabie is right better off than on. ;) Brilliant job, I am sure you will continue to lose even more.

Awww Barb, don't feel bad that just rubbish luck because of the scales. Do you weigh yourself in the same spot every time? Because I know from experience that can give out different readings too. ;) Anyway, cheer up hun, don't look at it as bigger mountain to climb, you are doing so well and...

Wow its been a whole day since I lasted posted in my diary, sorry I was really busy yesterday and just didn't have the time, but I am back today. :) Thank-you for the encouragement Jellybabie, it all really helps to keep my mood high. :D Ok so now for the diary part: Saturday 12th July 2008...

:wow: thats brilliant Dorcas, I would never have the courage to do anything like that, good for you. I think its disgusting what councils get up to.

What a wonderful day today... Today is Friday 11th July 2008, this is my only entry for the diary today, as I have been so busy. :D Today Mum, Mac and I went for our big walked as planned, I mentioned it in yesterdays diary and I am so proud of what we managed to achieve today. We started our...

Boy am I bushed. Hi clarri, thanks for paying my diary a visit. It is lovely to feel such support here, and of course I am here anytime you need my support too. :hug99: Feel free to absorb any of my positive feelings if you need too, I have plenty to share, I feel like a light bulb has been...

Glad to here it, sounds like you are feeling more positive already, thats the spirit. ;) Keep it up, I know you will achieve some great things in that time, no problem. :D

Hiya, how has your day been? Did you get any ironing done? You can see it as a bit of exercise for your arms ;) Did you resist getting on the scales today? It looks like your mate puggso caved lol. To be honest so did I, I had a peek too. ;) So you are not alone.

:party0011: Yay, well done you. 2lbs your right thats better than nothing. And if you are following your plan you are doing nothing wrong. I am really happy for you. If you keep on the way you are going, I am sure you will reach your target next week, you have nothing to lose except pounds and...

Thursday 10th July 2008, part two of my diary for today. Hmmm where did I get to, oh yes, I was having a little rest. I decided because I had done a lot today that I would skip my second session of exercise this afternoon. I did go down the shops with my mum and Mac that got me out for about...

Its Thursday 10th July 2008, part one of my diary for today. I thought I would start my diary in a separate post from the one above. As I mentioned above I am really feeling so good today. :bliss: <------ This is me today, have been really busy. I had my cereal for breakfast this morning...

:talk017: I am feeling really really good this morning, so happy and upbeat, not sure what has gotten into me lol. Just want to share my positive energy with you all, so that maybe you can have some too. :talk017: Hi Jellybabie, What a lovely long post to read and sink my teeth into. :D Where...

Sounds like you have had a good day, doesn't sound too bad at all. Good for you, for tackling all that exercise in one day, that would certainly tempt me to the scales so your not alone there. ;) Congrats on your hard work so far to be able to buy a size 14 dress, I bet your really pleased. :)...

Awww cheer up Barb. Like Dorcas says there is no need to panic, you do have loads of time before your cruise. So chin up, you can do it and I am sure you will feel much better before your holiday. ;) Its so hard to diet sometimes because all you think about is food, well I know I do anyway, but...

Whats Wrong with my Stepper? Thanks WhiteSheep, my dad's heart is in the right place but he can go a bit of the top, lol. Well done on getting your boyfriend to take the dog out. I am sure you will do fine and resist the urge to nibble and if you do, don't be too hard on yourself. ;) Thanks for...

Well done you 6lbs in 4 days thats brilliant. Sounds like the diet is working for you so far. Keep the good work. :) Having a dog does really help you get out and about, our Mac gives me the puppy eyes when he wants to go out too, even lays his chin on my knee, just can't resist him, lol.

Hello Dorcas, Thank-you for visiting my diary and taking the time to have a look. I have just read through yours and it sounds like you have a really great attitude towards your new-lifestyle change. I am trying a similar approach in that I am taking it slowly, watching what I eat, cutting out...

Feeling positive. Oh wow, bless you, you lovely people. What a nice surprise to log on this afternoon and find such supportive, kind messages. :) I'm glad my photos haven't scared anyone away. ;) You have all made me smile, thank-you. Its Wednesday 9th July 2008 - Part one of my diary for...

Hello Jellybabie, I thought I would return the favour and pay you a visit. Thank-you for leaving such a kind comment in my diary, it means a lot to me, that I can be a bit more open about how I feel and things in front of you lovely people here. I was looking at your Ticker and it says you...

Feeling a bit better now. Tuesday 8th July 2008. This is part two of my diary. I have to say that I am feeling a bit better than I did this morning, which is a good thing. I stuck with it today, even though I felt rough, and feel better for it now. :) For lunch instead of a bowl of cereal I...

This morning I really wanted my old breakfast of Peanut Butter on Toast - 4 and I really resisted the urge because this is my favourite. I had new new breakfast of cereal instead, once I had convinced myself that it was the better option. :)

:party0011: Congratulations on your fantastic weight loss so far. Good luck with reaching your first weeks goals. With your new found determination I am sure you will succeed and feel brilliant for uni. Keep it up. :)

Hiya Dave, just want to wish you all the best in losing weight. I hope you have an amazing first week, and I know the people here will help you every step of the way. :)

Took photos today, arggghhh, :) Thank-you for the comment. I hope everything is going well for you. Ok right to business. Its Tuesday 8th July 2008. This is part one of my diary today. :) This morning I woke up with an excruciating cramp in my left leg, boy was that ever a horrible way to...

:) Thank-you we think he is a cutie too. I think he knows it too. :D

Not so good today. Its Monday 7th July 2008. Day one of my online diary. Today has been ok, but not great. I really wanted to do some exercise today, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. I know thats really naughty, but I have just felt low on energy and quite tired today and just didn't...

Hello couscous, I have not long joined this forum too, and I am already really excited about how much it will help me. I am sure it will do the same for you because from reading topics and posts here everyone seems really friendly and support which is just what you need. I wish you all the best...

I am reading the first book in a fantasy series. The book is called Wizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind in the Sword of Truth series. I love fantasy and its a really good book so far. :)

Ok here goes. This is my very first online weight-loss diary. I have tried a real diary once before, but gave up on it. But as this is a fresh new start for myself and I am more determined than ever to make this work, I would like to give this a go. I hope to write in this every day if I can...

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:) Thanks for the lovely welcomes. Thanks for the encouragement, it means a lot to me, its exactly why I joined a forum like this because I don't have many people in real-life that I can get this sort of support from, and in return I will certainly be supportive to people here too. I am pleased...

Hello everyone, I thought would research perhaps joining a weight loss support forum so I could talk to others and get some advice while I diet and exercise. I have joined another one before here, but this is the second one I thought I might try. :) I started yet another go at dieting and the...