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    Problem with LL :(

    Hi there Rainbow Cookie I work for LighterLife (am also trianing to be Associate LL counsellor). With us, we would arrange for you to start group and come to a pop in on the weeks you cant make. We have a seprate room where you can watch that weeks dvd and then we weigh and measure clients and...
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    Update from me

    Thanks girls. hes a smug partner in crime. he only gained weight through eating the foods i bought and cooked for him :o he doesnt care if he eats or not so finds sole sourcing very easy - smug git :rolleyes: DQ - do i know you?:crazy: im wrapped up and ready to snuggle up with the feature...
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    Update from me

    Hiya everyone Im sorry I havent been around much but have been so busy here, I just havent had time to post. Ive dont lots of reading though! Ive found that these last few weeks where i have been away i have found the diet much harder than before. I have less focus on myself but i suppose part...
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    Approaching the end......

    i do understand how you feel BL. We were devastated when we lost 2 girls from our group in week 6 so to lose people along a 7month journey must be even harder. you bond with your little family and on difficult weeks you find yourself doing your best because you dont want to let them down rather...
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    week 5 weigh in

    Well done chick :D your melting! Another 4lb for me this week but not had time to come here and catch up. Kids back to school next week so hopefully will be easier then lol xx
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    advise please

    my friend has a bmi of 25.5. which programme of cd is suitable for her? she has her heart set on SS but i know the rules have changed recently. TIA Jan x
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    week 5 and size 14 jeans!!

    Thats brill news chick! so chuffed for you. Wear them with pride :D xxx
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    PROGRESS pics!!!

    wow well done chick, you've done amazingly well xx
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    help, day 2 lighter life

    Hang in there! If your at the end of day two your almost over the worst of it. Drink plenty of water, take paracetamol if you get a headache and try spacing your packs out to avoid feeling queasy. By day 4 you should feel a million times better x
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    week 4 weigh in

    Get you! your disappearing too :D and dont it feel goooood :D well done on another great week and here's to another one x
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    new here !

    ;)Hi there Good luck with your journey. Support is something you will get in bucket loads from here so pop in often. Nice to see Hooley arent the only loons mad enough to try dieting during the hols with a house full of kids (i have 6);) Jan x
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    hello all

    You'll be slim for your wedding in no time :D Dont judge the diet by the first week. Hang in there and by week 2 you will see just how easy it really is x
  13. M

    Starting LL in 2 weeks, what to expect?

    Again second everything BL has said except I get chilly and my hands and feet are freezing all the time :gen125::gen125: its no big deal though I just wear socks in bed ;) I got a headache on day 3 but paracetamol sorted it. I felt a little tired until around day 10 since then its been plain...
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    week 4 weigh in

    I cant wait to have that confidence! Good on ya :D Thanks Tange x
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    week 4 weigh in

    ps you'll soon be donating your strappy top along with those shirts ;):D x
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    week 4 weigh in

    Thanks chick x x Im looking forward to walking between the pools with the kids instead of wedging myself in a corner with the baby and leaving dh to it :)
  17. M

    Wednesday! Hour X Hour

    Your chirpy today Mrs! Donate your tops to the lighter life swap rail - v therapuetic:D I got some Evans under knee heeled boots, a long RED coat again from Evans and a long sleeve top from our rail last night (get me with the red coat lol a far cry from my normal black or beige) Felt guilty...
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    week 4 weigh in

    And another 3.5lbs gone Im now 2.5lb under my Bank Holiday challenge target :bliss: Week 4 review - Loss of 1st 8.5lbs Bust 44 (lost 2in) Waist 37 (lost 4in) Hips 49 (lost 3.5in) I bought myself a cossy for my hols yesterday. We go mid Oct. I bought a 14 though it is a big 14 (Matalan)...
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    AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY CHALLENGE! Get In!!!!

    BLONDE LOGIC - 25 pounds :) 8.3 to go! :D (going to have to be one helluva week!!! :D) RecoveringChocaholic -28lbs:D Sheena-24 pounds:) SweetFannyAdams - 28 pounds - 8 to go! Toller-Girl - 7lbs - 4lbs to go!! JELLYBABIE - 25LBS :p one little lb to go!! :D:D:p Twinny - 21lb :D 1.6lb...
  20. M

    I'm new and want to share my story..

    Well done!, you sound so positive :) x
  21. M

    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    kiln
  22. M

    Plus sized and pregnant!

    Im not sure if its already been mentioned but slimming world is approved by the royal college of midwives for use doring pregnancy and breast feeding. you are given extra calcium rich foods depending on which stage your at :)
  23. M

    What a week

    glad your feeling refreshed :) gawd do i know what you mean about the cold! good luck tonight x
  24. M

    Great Book

    ooh thanks. im off to the library tomorrow so ill have a look for it :D i love a good read x
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    low blood pressure??? advice needed, check post 20!!

    what a rubbish response! no help at all ia it really, the silly woman. i would go to the doctor or nurse (once you've had a recheck) and just ask advise. like tange said rtm isnt ending your weight loss journey just moving it on to the next stage x
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    My journey on the LL path

    lol yes 6 aged 13,11,7,4,21m and 5m. i suppose i should say we live in organised chaos but we dont its just plain old chaos :p choccy fudge recipes - copied from ll forum on here.. 1 packet of chocolate 1/4 cup of hot water 2 or more sweeteners 1tsp of coffee (if you like) Mix well - it...
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    My journey on the LL path

    i find cooking very therapuetic and i think my dh will need ll when ive finished as im sure i over feed him :giggle: i have found the choc pack made into the fudge recipe on here is great. not quite ben and jerrys but good enough ;) i'll give the hot choc a go with sweetner. ive only tried it...
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    first week

    well done to both of you. fantastic losses. good luck for next week x
  29. M

    low blood pressure??? advice needed, check post 20!!

    i hope your next reading puts your mind at rest x
  30. M

    MY PICTURES - END OF LL

    well done, you've done great xx
  31. M

    What about the arms?

    hehe at your drastic comment :D I have found that my arms have only just this week started to look any slimmer where as everything else has been visably slimmer since week 2. i have very chunky arms and legs :o
  32. M

    Pop-In Shock :)

    woohoo thats brill! well done x
  33. M

    I'm going for it.............

    Hi there You sound like your in the right frame of mind to nail this diet! Good luck with your journey. Im looking forward to getting to know you over the coming weeks. Yes you can pay by cheque. Also our LL counsellor accepts credit and debit cards but Im not sure if all do. I hope 9th...
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    low blood pressure??? advice needed, check post 20!!

    I had mine done today and was advised to see my doctor as its 111/73 with a pulse of 55. I had only just had my 1st pack of the day though and it was 2pm. They agreed it was probably that that had caused it and made me promise to space out my packs better :o do you space out yours? had it...
  35. M

    Week 31 Weigh In

    well done chick. not be long before your joining her on rtm :D xx
  36. M

    Jellybabies DIARY...after LL...on to my new lifestyle change!

    your rocking and rolling girl! well done :D
  37. M

    My journey on the LL path

    thank you Diane. Im terrible at remembering this diary. I log on post in the LL bit and by the time Ive remebered to come to this something has happened and I get distracted. shame on me! lol Going really well at the moment. I had a few days where I have taken to my bed a little early to...
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    What a week

    thanks for your support :) it means a lot. i did have a lovely sleep yesterday and although it was another rough night dh left me in bed until 10am, bless him so feel half human today :) Hooley, Im sorry i cant for the life of me remember your first name :o i hope your feeling more yourself...
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    S.O.S!!!! I need collective positive vibes please....

    Ive only just seen this. sorry Ive had my head buried recently. Im sending positive vibes and prayers your way (hugs) xx
  40. M

    What a week

    thank you Bex. DH has called to say he is sending me to bed when he gets home so i have done a little house work as a token gesture and put him a stew on to cook ;)
  41. M

    Hello

    hi there great going! good luck this week :)
  42. M

    What a week

    thanks Jan, ive no intention of slipping from the diet. I love being able to do this diet come what may. I snook his meds into a mouthful of peach this morning and he'd swallowed before he sussed me. i might get away with it again ;) i hope so. i never thought Id look back wiahfully at the...
  43. M

    More Progress Pics!

    you look great :D
  44. M

    What a week

    sorry for not being around much this week blurgh! thats how i feel. its totm which means horrid tum pains and 'feel' starving. little man has decided he doesnt like one of his meds so has learnt to spit it up even when we hold his nose. only having these short doses with spilling bits...
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    Hello everyone

    Hi there just looking through your signature, wow your doing great :D. no wonder those trousers were too big :D jan x
  46. M

    I recieved this in an email today

    hehe :) made my morning
  47. M

    week 3 shocker

    people have started commenting now. my dh has seen it for a while. i've come down from a 22/24 to a big 18 (few a still bit tight) :) thank you everyone xx
  48. M

    I start TODAY!!! :)

    good luck with your LL journey :) just remember from day 5 onwards its almost plain sailing all the way so hang on till then ;) jan x
  49. M

    week 3 shocker

    and bloomin well done to you too :D it looks like July was a good month for LL starters ;)
  50. M

    Hello from Lola

    Hiya, you dont know me but thought Id say hi anyway :D
  51. M

    AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY CHALLENGE! Get In!!!!

    BLONDE LOGIC - 25 pounds :) 11.1 to go! :D RecoveringChocaholic -28lbs:D Sheena-24 pounds:) SweetFannyAdams - 28 pounds - 9 to go! Toller-Girl - 7lbs - 4lbs to go!! JELLYBABIE - 25LBS :p 7lbs to go!! Twinny - 21lb :D 4.2lb to go :bliss: Bexnkev - 25lbs :) 7lbs to...
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    week 3 shocker

    Thank you both. I welled up a little on the way home with the realisation that I WILL lose this weight. not I can or I might but I will. Why didnt I do this years ago?:sigh:
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    week 3 shocker

    Wow I feel goood tonight! I lost 8lbs:D How is everyone else doing? I found the group really inspiring and insightful tonight. the PAC exercise really opened my eyes to the weight in my head. bit emotional really, in a good way. Jan x
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    Having a bad day!

    then can you not arrange to start from foundation again with a new group? 2 of the ladies in our group are 2nd timers. 1 having had a regain and one having had a stop gap after losing a massive amount and coming back to do the last bit. perhaps a new group with fresh enthusiasm and support is...
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    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    role
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    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    rant
  57. M

    Type 2 diabetes

    this is from the ll website. i hope it helps x Type 2 diabetes Type 2 diabetes can be managed by diet, exercise, tablets and, in some cases, insulin injections. If you have type 2 diabetes you may be eligible to join the LighterLife Programme as long as your GP agrees to monitor your...
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    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    trap
  59. M

    Saturday - hour X hour

    Morning all Im blitzing my dining room this morning and then going back to bed. Had a rough night with the little 2 and managed only 3 hrs sleep :coffee: i made crisps last night that were actually crispy! yay me :o next experiment - muffin :D have a good one girlies x
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    back to LL and new to Mini Mins

    Well done chick :)
  61. M

    Non-food things that make you smile!

    My 7yr old putting his arms around my waist and saying 'i can reach right round because your squidgy bit has shrunk' :party0049:
  62. M

    first weigh in roll on week 2

    What a cracking start! Well done! wishing you a great second week :D
  63. M

    Tonight's WI

    Well done, 4lb is great going:D Jan x
  64. M

    Please can I have some advice?

    im glad to hear you've decided to stick at it. is your hubby worried you might change with the weight loss? he sounds quite negative. It might be worth sitting down and talking to him its in his interests too that you lose weight to live a longer and healthier life especially as you have...
  65. M

    I;m wearing LEVI's!!!!

    absolutely wetting myself at the thought of you sat there making your thighs clap :rotflmao: Well done on another milestone passed :D Jan x
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    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    ears
  67. M

    A quick update

    Thank you both :) xx
  68. M

    My journey on the LL path

    I had my first wobble last night where I really wanted to eat. I went in the fridge 3 times with the intent of finding something to eat. I didnt, I logged on the pc instead but the urge was terrible. No idea whats triggered it but feel stronger today thank goodness. Been glugging water and...
  69. M

    Pics!! This is a real bravery test....

    wow what a tranformation! well done. and get you! being all girlie :p
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    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    deem
  71. M

    One of my paintings

    your very talented, I particularly like the floral paintings. they are beautiful. its a pity your studio has been out of action such a long time as im sure painting would have helped distract you while dieting.... hmmm Jan considers taking up painting ;)
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    2nd weigh in and another 4 pounds gone!

    well done chick :D i agree its the easiest diet by far x
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    AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY CHALLENGE! Get In!!!!

    BLONDE LOGIC - 25 pounds :) 14.4 to go! :D RecoveringChocaholic -28lbs:D Sheena-24 pounds:) SweetFannyAdams - 28 pounds - 13 to go! Toller-Girl - 7lbs - 4lbs to go!! JELLYBABIE - 25LBS :p 7lbs to go!! Twinny - 21lb :D 6.8lb to go :bliss: Bexnkev - 25lbs :) 9lbs to...
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    A quick update

    aww thanks everyone. Jan you didnt offend me lol We're home until next tuesday. Little man is doing ok (full update in my blog for anyone interested) I stuck with the diet but didnt do wel with the water. its a new ward at queens and they are still waiting for their water cooler. the tap...
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    My journey on the LL path

    thanx chick :) he's 4 1/2m and has a few problems. we're trying to sort out gastro oesophagal reflux at the mo as it keeps causing chest infections and ulcers from his tongue down. he's always hungry too and often in pain so can be fractious and unsettled a lot. we have a new medicine to add to...
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    A quick update

    Hi all I know I'm a newbie and you probably wont notice if I disappear for a while but incase you do I thought I best update. My little man is being admitted to QM hospital either today or Monday after a review showed yesterday that his meds are at their maximum strength and are not keeping...
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    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    tots
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    back to LL and new to Mini Mins

    Welcome and good luck with your LL journey. Looking forward to getting to know you. Jan x
  79. M

    Week ... erm dunno .... weigh in

    woohoo well done chick! How about an item of clothing or a nice piece of jewelry? Have fun deciding what to buy :) Jan x
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    My journey on the LL path

    Well I suppose this is my first hurdle. My little man is being admitted to Queens Med either today or Mon after review showed that his meds are on the maximum dose and are just not working well enough to keep him comfortable. I have spoken to my counsellor and she delivered a weeks worth of...
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    Wednesday! Hour X Hour

    glad to hear your feeling better. good on you for getting out the house early to swim. it can be hard to find the motivation sometimes cant it? im looking forward to seeing food in a whole new light once im done with foundation too. Can you not jazz up the salad with fat free dressing and...
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    Day 4 pop in

    not a chance ;) since we last met ive had another little man (4m old now). he more than keeps us busy on his own never mind the other 5 lol how's your little lady doing? hope Shawns doing well with the cdc'ing. that extra weight will drop off you once your in the right frame of mind to tackle...
  83. M

    Wednesday! Hour X Hour

    Hey Corey, sorry your feeling low (hugs) I hope your feeling stronger soon x
  84. M

    Wednesday! Hour X Hour

    Hi all Im here sipping my shake in 2 mins peace. first of the day!
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    Word Association Thread

    stripper
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    My journey on the LL path

    lemon cookies - yummy!! i think i have a new best friend. cookies for breakfast lol had an emotional melt down at the doctors surgery today when took G for his jabs. having so little sleep turns me into a wreck. i suppose it helped to get out some of the stuff i have bottled up and the HV is...
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    Week 1 weigh in

    well done chick. thats a great loss on its own but considering you lost before hand too is bloomin marvelous :) hi monkmonk, good luck with your start. yes its normal and for me lasted until day 4. those first few days are hard but by day 8, like me you'll be forgetting to have your packs and...
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    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    take
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    Week 1 weigh in

    And 9lbs gone :D how are all you other new starters getting on? Jan x
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    My journey on the LL path

    Thank you Diane. I have to say reading your journal was one of the reasons I decided to give vlcd 1 last go. Week one and 9lb gone:bliss: it all seems to have come off one of my spare tyres too so is quite noticable :D I had a raspberry and cranberry bar last night. They are huge! and very...
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    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    slit
  92. M

    AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY CHALLENGE! Get In!!!!

    BLONDE LOGIC - 25 pounds :) 15.5 to go! :D RecoveringChocaholic -28lbs:D Sheena-24 pounds:) SweetFannyAdams - 28 pounds - 22 to go! Toller-Girl - 7lbs - 4lbs to go!! JELLYBABIE - 25LBS :p 11lbs to go!! Twinny - 21lb :D 11.2lb to go :p Bexnkev - 25lbs :) 14lbs to go:cool::p:drool...
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    update

    oooh i bet it felt great to try on all those skirts and knowing they'll fit, well done chick :) Jan x
  94. M

    Day 4 pop in

    I certainly would! How you doing Sarah? Why you feeling crappy? xx
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    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    slot
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    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    stow
  97. M

    My journey on the LL path

    Its the end of day 5 and I thought today would be a good day to start my journal. A good day because I have got to day 5 and have no intention of stopping or 'cheating'. Thats a big deal for me as the longest I ever did CD without eating something be it just a piece of chicken or a huge take...
  98. M

    LAst day in abstinence

    Good luck with management :) Jan x
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    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    nail
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    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    laid
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    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    life
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    help me im drowning

    Hiya chick First of all congratualtions on losing 62lb. thats great :) How about setting out a schedule for getting back into the diet. I think there are tips somewhere on the main board for getting back into ketosis which could help. Set a date and use the time between now and then to clear the...
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    Day 4 pop in

    I agree :) Ive just sat with my dh and kids while they ate toffee crisp and snickers ice creams and I had a 1/2 strawberry pack frozen in a lolly mold. tasted just like a minimilk and i loved it. I was expecting to feel deprived like i have done in the past on cd but the extra pack really works...
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    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    plot
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    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    step
  106. M

    Day 4 pop in

    well done chick. 5lb is great. if you already lost weight pre LL then its brill! how are you finding it now your in ketosis? im finding it scarily easy at the moment. im waiting for it to get harder if that makes sense?! Jan x
  107. M

    AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY CHALLENGE! Get In!!!!

    BLONDE LOGIC - 25 pounds :) 23. to go! :rolleyes: (It's like a snails race! :D) RecoveringChocaholic -28lbs:D Sheena-24 pounds:) SweetFannyAdams - 28 pounds - 22 to go! Toller-Girl - 7lbs - 4lbs to go!! JELLYBABIE - 25LBS :p 17LBS to go!! Twinny - 21lb :D 11.2lb to go :p Bexnkev -...
  108. M

    Day 4 pop in

    thanks Jan. im actually a Janell but only on sundays :D i bet your on a high. cant wait to see you 'knock em dead' outfit :D
  109. M

    Day 4 pop in

    Well as the title says we went for our day 4 pop in today. Im pleased as punch to announce i have lost 7lbs :bliss: I feel so positive im scaring myself :p hope everyone else is doing well too. Jan x
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    Whooo Hoo!!! THIS has not happened since I was 16 years old!!!

    REally pleased for you BL. If your dh has just carried you through the house, blow the chores... direct him to the bedroom :whistle::p Have a great time at the office do Jan x
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    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    tale
  112. M

    week 5 WEIGH IN!!!

    woohoo amazing! :party0011:well done chick x
  113. M

    One down...

    Thanx Alley Day 3 and going strong. On any normal diet i would have hit the biscuit tin by now as my littleman is poorly again but i have resisted. the poster on our counsellors wall is so true 'If hunger is not the problem then food isnt the answer'. Its stuck with me today :) Thank you...
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    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    rant
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    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    tire
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    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    ride
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    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    Rope
  118. M

    Week 14 photos!!

    I cant see them just yet but still wanted to say well done on completing the 14 weeks :) congratulations Jan x
  119. M

    There once was a fat girl

    Good luck with management :) Jan x
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    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    pose
  121. M

    One down...

    Glad to hear your day went well :) Only another 97 to go ;) Jan x
  122. M

    day 1 and determined!!

    glad your day 1 has gone well. ours is a small group of 7 too. Jan x
  123. M

    Harley-Davidson Rally - One Year on pics..

    wow what an amazing difference! well done :)
  124. M

    Hiya, 1st session tonight

    thanks Lacey. loving you dancing avatar :)
  125. M

    One down...

    Well day 1 is done and I feel great:D The group I have joined is lovely and apart from one lady we are all 'bigger' with a lot to lose. They all seem to be a real friendly bunch too. So far.. Raspberry is ok Veg soup is being swapped at the saturday pop in *yuk* Thia chilli is yummy Caramel...
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    Hiya, 1st session tonight

    thanks for the lovely welcome girls :)
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    A New Game: WORD PLAY

    lift
  128. M

    AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY CHALLENGE! Get In!!!!

    hope im not too late to join:)
  129. M

    JULY NEW STARTERS - Welcome to LL

    hi there i start tonight and am looking forward to seeing the back of the 1st half stone in July Jan x
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    3 weeks in on Lighter life - new to MiniMins

    hi there i'm a fellow newbie. i start tonight. glad to hear you managed to resist. i think the longer you abstain the easier it gets *well thats what im going to tell myself*:innocent0001: Jan x
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    Hiya, 1st session tonight

    thanks girls. i agree juliet, its ages since i met my ll counsellor. great to see i'm not the only loon who's got lots of kids and is gonna try to lose weight during the hols....we must be mad lol. i'm 3.5 stone over when dh and i first met and want another 2 stones gone after that which will...
  132. M

    Hiya, 1st session tonight

    Hiya As the title says I have my 1st LL session tonight. I'm nervous and excited at the same time :gen147::party0011: I'm looking forward to getting to know you all over the next 14 weeks. Got a feeling I'm going to be here a lot! I'm Jan, a SAHM of 6 from Nottingham and I have around 5.5stones...
  133. M

    Hello there everyone :)

    Hi there everyone I know some of you from way back:) I was a cdc a few years ago but I started far too early in my own journey and ended up totally derailing. I gave birth to my youngest child in March and he's a poorly boy. He has a genetic disorder which means he has very little immune...
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