OV Slimming Club Part 4!

Me - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 2lbs so far
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter
Judy - 1 stone off by easter
Chris - 7 lbs off by easter - lost 4lbs so far
Paula - 1 stone off by easter
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far

[jbrinkworth]

Hi Everyone,

Good to have you back Mizzy, glad you are feeling better.

Thinking of you Sheena, and Pat hope you feel better soon.

Weel, weigh in for me and Terry this morning. I lost 1lb [msnsad] and Terry lost 2lb. I know I should be grateful but I have done alot on the treadmill this week,(about 18K in all) and I went out running with the dogs and ED yesterday so lots of exercise. Still had a big loss last week so it evens itself out I suppose. Also I'm now down to pre xmas weight so I feel from now on I will actually be getting somewhere instead of just back tracking. Terry has worked hard to, been out on my bike every evening so he's doing well too considering he has done no exercise to speak of, ever!

Holiday getting ever closer so I'm getter ever more excited !!![msnsmile2]. (5 weeks and 6 days[msnwink])

Julie B

[jbrinkworth]

Julie, How do I copy and past to update losses?

Julie B

[jbrinkworth]

Me - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 2lbs so far
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter
Judy - 1 stone off by easter
Chris - 7 lbs off by easter - lost 4lbs so far
Paula - 1 stone off by easter
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far


OOhh - I did it!

Julie B

[stabard]

Me - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 2lbs so far
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter
Judy - 1 stone off by easter
Chris - 7 lbs off by easter - lost 4lbs so far
Paula - 1 stone off by easter
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter


Well I had not thought really about targets but guess I need one.
As there are 10 weeks to Easter ( from my start dates last week) I have gone for an ambitious 2lb per week. So here goes and ... or bust[msnembarrased]

[julieanne]

Sheena [grouphug] [grouphug] sorry to hear your news. Will be thinking of you on Wednesday. Take care - and don't be worrying too much about what you're eating just now, once this week is over you will be hopefully able to begin to think about getting back on track.


Mizzy, glad you got your cards and it's good to see you posting - glad you are home and on the road to recovery [grouphug]
Take it easy and good luck if you make it to class tomorrow

Pat hope you're feeling better soon too

Julie - I've replied to your dm and I got the envelopes Saturday, thanks [msnsmile]

[julieanne]

Me - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 3lbs so far
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter
Judy - 1 stone off by easter
Chris - 7 lbs off by easter - lost 4lbs so far
Paula - 1 stone off by easter
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter

Well done all you losers[clap][clap][clap][clap]

I think I am stuck so drastic measures are needed[sporty][sporty][sporty]I am going for it this week I am going back to basics, writing things down and weighing and measuring everything I need to[clap]

Keep up the good work everyone[clap][clap][clap]

[Paula D-S]

I'm pleased to report a loss of 2lb this week.
Need to step up on the exercise regime and I'm sure i'll get there in the end. I am not thinking what I need to loose in total I think I'll just take a stone at a time.

[orlandochris]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by julieanne

Chris - 7 lbs off by easter - lost 4lbs so far

[/quote]

It's actually 6.5lbs now - I lost 2.5lbs last week[msnsmile2]

[Tracey]

Me - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 3lbs so far
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter
Judy - 1 stone off by easter
Chris - 7 lbs off by easter - lost 4lbs so far
Paula - 1 stone off by easter
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far.
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter

[julieanne]

Won't post my entire food diary for Friday and the weekend - but it was ok as my weekends go. Only 4 wine and sodas over the weekend, no takeaways and a long walk yesterday.

Today:
breakfast - seriously oaty, banana and glass orange juice
planned lunch - usual pitta
planned dinner - corn beef hash and chilli beans
extras - lots of fruit, activa yoghurt, water and green tea
trip to the gym [sporty]

[orlandochris]

Me - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 3lbs so far
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter
Judy - 1 stone off by easter
Chris - 7 lbs off by easter - lost 6.5lbs so far
Paula - 1 stone off by easter
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far.
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter

Morning all, great to see the easter goals updated well done all you losers[clap][clap][clap]

I have got my Monday off to a great start, held my Monday class and had some nice losses[clap][clap] For me I have just done 30 mins on my treadmill and 10 mins intensive weights 6 and 7kg and press ups (great for preventing/reducing bingo wings ladies[msnwink][msnwink])

I have not eaten much yet but planning on a nice chicken casserole for tea, so far bananas, grapes and boiled eggs and 2 x skinny lattes HC a's , saving my HE b's for later[clap][clap]

Chris very well done you are doing so well, men always seem to have such great losses[msnwink][msnwink][clap][clap][clap]

Julieanne great food diary mrs[clap][sporty]

Paula well done 2lbs is a fab loss and I have updated your easter goal[clap]

Me - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 3lbs so far
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter
Judy - 1 stone off by easter
Chris - 7 lbs off by easter - lost 6.5lbs so far
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter

Mizzy how are you doing my friend, are you weighing in tonight[grouphug]

Have a great day guys[clap][clap][clap]

[mizzy]

thanks for asking, i'm doing much better today Julie, i still look rather scary, very yellow, blue and swollen around the eyes but it'll all be worth it, i'm allready feeling a big improvement in my breathing[msnsmile]

i am going to weigh in tonight, it's day 4/28 on the steroids and i'm hoping for either a stay the same or small loss, only time will tell

still on soups and porridge as throat is still a little sore, i'm having three bowls of oats so simple a day 2 as healthy B's and one as syns and then free or low syn soups and pretty much nothing else, i know this will not help with the weight loss as you do need to eat more but hope to be back on my normal food very soon

will check in later with my weigh in result

Marie

[Kat7]

Hi People,

Well done everyone!
I don't follow a specific plan...poor student, cant afford the fees!:(

However, I did lose 2 1/2 pounds last week....not sure how, but lets hope it continues!
Better start the exercise now! [msnsmile2][msnscared]

Kat

[stabard]

Evening all

well it was the first weigh in for me this morning and I am pleased to announce a lose of 4lb [clap]
Lee is showing off and has lost 14lb!!!! ( although this is in 10 days as apposed to my 7 )

Went to Yoga today so not feeling quite so stiff as I was.
Today have eaten
1 bowl of special K with skinny milk#
low fat chicken soup
dry fried Low fat sausage and bacon with poached egg

Good luck everyone else on their weigh ins

[mizzy]

well done Jan and Lee that's great news and a fab start for both of you[clap][clap][clap]

well done for you too Kat [clap][clap][clap]

back from class and i stayed the same[msnsad] i was hoping for a loss even a little one, after 3 days of starvation, 3 days of soup and oats so simple and very little else, blame firmly lies on the 4 days of steroids, oooh those horrid little red bu**ers[msnmad]

Mizzy

Well done Jan and Lee, Kat and Mizzy!!!!

Food diary for me..........

bananas
grapes, oranges etc
skinny lattes HC a's
boiled eggs
chicken casserole HC b
HiFi bar HC b
lots of water[angel]
extra lattes 6 syns[clap]

[Paula D-S]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by stabard
Evening all

well it was the first weigh in for me this morning and I am pleased to announce a lose of 4lb [clap]
Lee is showing off and has lost 14lb!!!! ( although this is in 10 days as apposed to my 7 )

[/quote]

Well done Jan and Lee.
How do men manage to do this, I have been so good in the past week, hubby on the other hand has ate the same as me, then an hour later gone into the kitchen to see what he can find, normally biscuits or toast and had beer over the weekend and managed to loose 6lb[msneek] how[msnoo] why[msnoo]

[SDJ]

Hi everyone

How do I join this slimming group? Do I just post?

I joined SW at the beginning of October and to date have lost 15.5 lbs. I seem to be okay with the foods in UK as I can keep to what the brands are in the SW books, but I have spent 9 weeks (not all at once) in Fl.since joining and am in Fl. now having been here for 3 weeks and another 3 to go. I don't seem to be able to lose as much weight here yet try to eat similar meals that I eat in UK but of course the brand names are different and am never quite sure if I would be sinning, so try to avoid. Would just like a few ideas for more variety bearing in mind that I hate cooking so we eat out quite a bit in Fl. It is more the breakfast and lunches that I am bored with but need some variety. Would be glad of any suggestions including US branded cereal that I could have.

1 Shredded wheat with banana, non fat milk (breakfast)
3 Ryvita with either banana or 2 eggs (lunch)
Meat/chicken with salad and extra lite hellmans mayo (dinner)
Hi fi bar (afternoon)
Fresh fruit with cottage cheese
Apple
1 Chocolate snack a jack with camomile tea (supper)
Water

Hope this is okay to post this here - not quite sure though.

Thank you.

Sandra

[fiona]

Hi Sandra welcome to the slimming pages ... and pages!! Just posting is how we do it, and how lovely to be in Florida at the moment, would love to be there now!

I either have eggs (omelette with baby toms & mushrooms or poached with slice or 2 of ham if red day) and then salad for lunch with either jacket pot & cottage cheese if green or prawns on the barbie if green. If we eat out for lunch I always have a salad, but for supper I eat what I want. At the villa that is usually meat/seafood and salad on red or pasta/rice for green days. I do sometimes try mix2match as that has worked quite well for me, but you have to watch the syns. I buy the bags of baby peeled carrots and munch those instead of crips or nuts with my cocktail - or 2;)!!

What I find out there is I don't get the exercise that I do at home as I walk the dogs every day here, so I try and get out either early in the morning for a walk or in the evening ... not always successful though!

Green day for me today, poached eggs on toast, marmite & cucumber sandwich for lunch with crudites of carrot & celery & baby toms, apple & banana and tomato pasta and salad for supper.

[SDJ]

Thank you Fiona for some ideas. Do you think that Publix Multi Grain bread is okay - the one they bake themselves. I am keeping off bread most of the time and tend to do mostly red days. I have not got into the mix2match yet as normal red and green is enough for me to think about!! I think I have only had about 5 green days since October so I could do with a few more.

I will start trawling some of the other pages each day as I am sure there will be many ideas I can try.

It is really cold in Florida and we have the heating on. Down to freezing tonight but at least I was able to go walking a little bit today in the crispy dry sunshine (with 2 sweaters on I might add).

Thanks again.

Sandra

Hi Sandra and welcome, Yes you just post away, no joining fee here[msnwink]

Well done on your loss so far[clap][clap][clap] I would watch the multigrain bread as it may have syns but I will try to find out for you later[msnsmile]

The SW mag is a good source of ideas and when you are back in the UK I have some back copies I can send you[msnwink]

I do mainly green days now, I am not keen on meat, but I also use Quorn too which is free on both days, and like Fiona I like eggs so often have omelettes for lunch using 1 tbsn of olive oil which is 1 healthy eatra B choice[clap]

You may find green days easier in Florida as you can have unlimited rice, pasta, potatoes etc

Th web site has lots of ideas too http://www.slimming-world.com/ password this week is 'walking' so have a browse[sporty]

Good luck[clap]

Morning again everyone, well since my ealier post at 0551 I have been on the treadmill and have done 30 mins intervals training and 10 mins weights/press ups[sporty][sporty][sporty]

Sandra I found this on the SW web site...........Hovis Wholemeal Country Grain Bread, 800g thick sliced loaf 1 slice = 5 syns on both red and green days[msnoo]

Have a great day all!!!

[Pat M]

hi all back on today after having a couple of rough days with another heavy cold,im afraid eating plan hasnt been too good,Sunday had a lot of syns and yesterday didnt have a lot of anything,im hopeless without my sleep and sunday night was a bad one so spent most of yesterday dozing off when i could.
good to hear you are feeling a lot better mizzy im sure the bruising will dissappear soon,
and well done to those losers there are some great weight losses
by the way julie my weight loss to date is 21/2 lbs, 2 the first week and 1/2 last thurs,
im going to make a big effort from now till thurs weigh in to try and make up for the last couple of days so will eat plenty free foods and i think i will stick to red pat

[julieanne]

Welcome Sandra [msnsmile]

Very well done Jan and Lee - great start [clap]

Hope you're feeling better today Mizzy - try not to worry too much about the scales. Get well and off the steriods first [grouphug]

My food diary for today is going to be the same as yesterday!!!
That's if I can eat at all tonight as I have a visit to dentist, hygenist and gum specialist this afternoon [msneek] [msnscared] [msnsad]

[janny]

Hi Sandra I was on the SW regime when I went to Florida in Dec and found it reasonably easy to food optimise there.There is usually a fish choice and you can always ask for veggies instead of fries in the restaurants and for salads with the dressings on the side so you can add it yourself .The Italian chains are good for green days if you choose th sauce carefully and try to avoid the creamy ones and go instead for the tomato based ones.
There is always a good supply of low fat yogurts and fruit in Publix so make smoothies for breakfast or if you go to a buffet breakfast at any time choose omelettes (Golden Corral will make them to suit).One good place againi for green days is Sweet Tomatoes on I drive they are basically a salad bar but with an great range plus they tell you what is in each one and have healthy options too as well as pasta dishes and chilli type.

Glad you are feeling a bit better Mizzy and well done Jan & Lee my wieghbi tomorrow- will see what has happened after all the stress of moving.

Me - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 3lbs so far
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter
Judy - 1 stone off by easter
Chris - 7 lbs off by easter - lost 6.5lbs so far
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter

P.S I was so busy this morning on the treadmill etc I forgot to weigh myself so going to leave it till next week as I am sure I have stayed the same[msnsad]

[SDJ]

Hi everyone

Thank you Julie x 2 and Janny. Hope to get to know all your names before too long!!!!

I have been buying the yoghurts and the non fat cottage cheese from Publix as I like the CC with my fruit salad that I eat most days. I think it is lack of exercise in Florida as usually too hot - well, that is my excuse. Unfortunately I am not an exercisey person so walking or a gentle bike ride is usually the full extent of exercise.

I only eat the multi grain yesterday for the first time, and was a bit edgy about it so will give it a miss and stick with ryvita.

I have to stay 99% to the diet or otherwise it all goes to pot, so I rarely cheat. Fortunately I don't like alcohol even though we have a pub and restaurant in Devon!! I do enjoy my HiFi bar on a daily basis with a coffee at some stage during the day. I have a sweet tooth. From past experiences of dieting - I have been a yo yo dieter for years and years, but SW seems to give me more choices in a different way of doing things. I am still very motivated but still over weight.

Starting weight. 14th Sept. 06 12st 9 1/2 lbs.
Present weight 4th Jan 07 11st 8 lbs.

Height. 5ft. so plenty of weight still to come off!!

Thank you for the support.

Sandra

Sandra you have done really well[clap][clap][clap] How much more do you want to lose and would you like me to add you to our easter goal list - how much off by easter??[msnsmile2]

[Pat M]

sandra i think the best thing about SW is you can eat anything as long as you count the syns,so denying yourself isnt an option, so you dont crave forbidden food, i like you have yo yo diete for more years than i can remember and now left with more weight than ever to lose, but since starting to talk to the girls,(and now men) on here its helped me to find more determination than ever so much so i only gained 1 lb over christmas and new year, never been known before,
i am so grateful for their support
thanks julie for adding my 1/2lb on pat

[Sharon G]

Evening all!,

Well glad to report another 1lb off !!!! (3lbs off my goal for Easter). Would have liked more but I have to admit to sinning more often than I should.[msnembarrased]

Mizzy, hope you are feeling better and that every day it gets better for you?[grouphug][grouphug]

Very busy at work so not always eating when I should and then eating when I shouldn't!!!!

Me - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 3lbs so far
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter
Judy - 1 stone off by easter
Chris - 7 lbs off by easter - lost 6.5lbs so far
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter

[jaff]

thats the dreaded weigh in been done again for another week..


and pleased to say that i have lost 4.5 lbs this week and thats a 1st 1/2lb lost in three weeks so well on my way for 1.5 sone target for easter [msnsmile2][msnwink]

[mizzy]

WOW some great weight losses on here over the past week, well done everyone [clap][clap][clap]

as for me i'm still on the oats and soup for now, have plans for quorn sausages chips and beans tommorrow but will have to see how i feel, 2 walks with Oliver today, i've really missed walking the dog over the last week

good luck to anyone weighing in tommorrow

Mizzy

Me - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 3lbs so far
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 0.5 lbs of already[clap]
Judy - 1 stone off by easter
Chris - 7 lbs off by easter - lost 6.5lbs so far
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter

[SDJ]

Julie

Would be happy to take 5 lbs off by Easter. I tend to do it all so slowly!!!

Sandra

[Pat M]

me too im a slow person, im mostly happy with a loss
ive had a good day
banana for breakfast on the go
large fruit salad with VLF nat yoghurt at lunch time
spicy mince with pasta for tea with a mullerlite yog with LFsquirt of cream approx i syn per squirt
toast for supper and 42grms HF cheese
pkt of eat smart s and v chips 21/2 syns
when i decided on tea i changed my day to green

Me - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 3lbs so far
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 0.5 lbs of already
Judy - 1 stone off by easter
Chris - 7 lbs off by easter - lost 6.5lbs so far
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter

Good day for me today green as usual....

bananas, oranges etc
skinny lattes HE a's
potato omelette with 1 tbspn oilive oil HE b
jacket pot with quorn chilli
HiFi bar HE b
lots of water[clap][clap]

2 cadburys heros 5 syns[msnwink]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by jaff
thats the dreaded weigh in been done again for another week..


and pleased to say that i have lost 4.5 lbs this week and thats a 1st 1/2lb lost in three weeks so well on my way for 1.5 sone target for easter [msnsmile2][msnwink]
[/quote]

Well done Paul[clap][clap][clap][clap]You men lose it so quickly[msnwink]

[mizzy]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by SDJ
Julie

Would be happy to take 5 lbs off by Easter. I tend to do it all so slowly!!!

Sandra
[/quote]

i'm slow and steady too Sandra, the scenic route may take longer but the journey is very nice, lots of lovely stop offs along the way (cadburys world[msntongue] remember that one ladies?)[msnwink]and hey it's not that bad going, the scenic route still gave a me just over a 3 stone loss for last year[msnsmile2]

it's great if you can go fast and i'm happy for those lucky ones that do lose weight easily, but there's a lot to be said for the "plodders"

Mizzy

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mizzy
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by SDJ
Julie

Would be happy to take 5 lbs off by Easter. I tend to do it all so slowly!!!

Sandra
[/quote]

i'm slow and steady too Sandra, the scenic route may take longer but the journey is very nice, lots of lovely stop offs along the way (cadburys world[msntongue] remember that one ladies?)[msnwink]and hey it's not that bad going, the scenic route still gave a me just over a 3 stone loss for last year[msnsmile2]

it's great if you can go fast and i'm happy for those lucky ones that do lose weight easily, but there's a lot to be said for the "plodders"

Mizzy


[/quote]

Mizzy I agree with you it takes me ages and I have to be really close to 100% for it to come off but I know people that FO only 75% and have great losses[msnwink]

Been on my treadmill already this morning[sporty][clap][sporty][clap]

Have a great day all[clap][clap]

[stabard]

Morning all [msnsmile2]

Had a fairly good day yesterday.
Toast and Jam for brekkie
Ham Salad for lunch
Steak and roasted veggies for tea.
lots of fluids including a glass of wine with dinner
[msnembarrased]

Need to kick start the exercise. Have been doing some yoga which is doing my back good - have also been playing tennis and baseball on the Wii which is alot more energetic than you might think :D

Anyway - after ths school run I am now off for some well derserved coffee and special K

[julieanne]

Well done Sharon and Paul [clap]

Stuck to my planned food yesterday and went to the gym for an hour and a half [sporty]

My mouth is still very sore after my dentist visit yesterday. Had no end of people poking and prodding my gums. Some good and bad news most of my gums are no worse than last time but one area is giving cause for concern - and of course it's around one of my front teeth [msnscared] [msnscared]

Food for today
breakfast - 2 oatibix and glass of orange juice
planned lunch - egg mayonnaise (tsp low cal mayo) & tomato on malted grain bap
planned dinner - chicken stir fry
extras - plums, apples, banana, activa yog, water and green tea
another gym session [msneek]

[jbrinkworth]

Morning ladies (and gents)

Welcome to all of you newcomers, glad to have you on board!

Having an excellent week food and exercise wise so hoping for a good loss this week. Mind you totm for me, for the first time in 8and a half years due to having injections which I've now stopped having! Tell me ladies[msnwink], I know sometimes that when you have totm, you don't show much of a weight loss, does that mean you just don't lose weight or does it just show the following week?

Thanks,

Julie B

[stabard]

Julie

I find that I may stay the same that week but then have a better than expected lose the next week.

[Tracey]

Second weigh in for me today, 31/2lbs off:D
Although I did have 24 hours without food with a tummy bug [msnsad]

[jbrinkworth]

Well done Tracey [clap][clap][clap]

Great feeling isn't it?

Julie b

[mizzy]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by jbrinkworth
Morning ladies (and gents)

Welcome to all of you newcomers, glad to have you on board!

Having an excellent week food and exercise wise so hoping for a good loss this week. Mind you totm for me, for the first time in 8and a half years due to having injections which I've now stopped having! Tell me ladies[msnwink], I know sometimes that when you have totm, you don't show much of a weight loss, does that mean you just don't lose weight or does it just show the following week?

Thanks,

Julie B
[/quote]

for me Julie B it's usually stay the same just before then a bigger loss the next week, with weighing people in class i've got to say it really is down to the individual

this is my food diary for today and really good so far

green day

original oats so simple
baked potato with 1/2 tin heinz mexican beans
banana
quorn sausages, potato, onion and carrot rosti and sweet chilli beans

will perhaps have ww strawberry cookies later i need to check syns first, i think it's possibly 5?[angel] also need to eat other healthy B


well done tracey that's a great loss[clap][clap][clap]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Tracey
Second weigh in for me today, 31/2lbs off:D
Although I did have 24 hours without food with a tummy bug [msnsad]

[/quote]

Well done Tracey[clap][clap][clap] So is that 5.5lbs off for your easter goal??

Me - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 3lbs so far
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 0.5 lbs of already
Judy - 1 stone off by easter
Chris - 7 lbs off by easter - lost 6.5lbs so far
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lbs so far
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter

Food diary for me, went into manchester to see my eldest son who is at Uni there and we went for a mexican lunch[msntongue]

fruits and yog
skinny lattes HE a's
mexican bean salad[msnwink][msnwink]
banana
quorn sausages, sw styled chips and thai beans[msnsmile]
HiFi bar for later and still have another b choice to use[clap]
water but not enough, I never manage my 2 litres when I am out and about because if I did I would spend the whole time in the ladies loo[msnoo][msneek][msnwink]

[mizzy]

can i ask Julie where the thai beans you had for tea the new ones from the heinz mean beanz range?, it's just that i thought that these ones where quite high in syns

i know the mexican and sweet chilli are free but can vaguely remember seeing somthing about the thai ones having syns[msneek]

but if they are free then i'll be giving them a bash, i love spicy food

i've had my first proper meals today that where not soup or porridge and i feel so much better for it[msnsmile] just hope that i can have a loss this week with the steroids, i have done before but only the odd 1/2lb and on a much shorter course

Marie

Mizzy I thought they were all free on green except the Tikka[msneek] They are not on syns online and my directory is in the garage but I will check it tomorrow and let you know[msnwink]

[mizzy]

i think it's in the tin section towards the back of the last mag Julie, will the syns calc work it out for you?

more to the point though, where they nice[msntongue]

Mizzy

[Sally D]

From our local paper[clap][clap][clap]

http://www.portsmouthtoday.co.uk/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2010485&SectionID=1583

[janny]

Just got in from my weigh in and have lost 4 lbs so now am even further under my target I am considering setting a new one which will mean having to lose another 1 1/2 lbs to get to it that may be easier than trying to put it on .
Not sure how I have done it as I ate 2 chinese take aways and fish and chips in the last week !

[Paula D-S]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Sally D
From our local paper[clap][clap][clap]

http://www.portsmouthtoday.co.uk/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2010485&SectionID=1583
[/quote]
Great read I love reading success stories.

I have been following the plan all week, things are still going very well.

Got a busy day planned tomorrow, my baby, Eve, is going to be a big 5, she has gone to bed soooooooooooooooo excited. Tomorrow after school we have a party bus coming which judging by the web site pictures it looks fantastic along with the bus is 22 little 4 and 5 year olds so I imagine it's going to be a fun filled time.

[Pat M]

well done to the losers, especially janny i cant get that much off when im really trying, but everyone is different and im going to blame my age.
ive had another good day
fresh fruit for breakfast
bacon eggs and mushrooms with SWfried bread for lunch
and 2 SW beefburgers without the buns new pots with skin on and 2 cheese slices for tea
and mullerlite yog with squirt of cream
hifi bar supper
weigh in tomorrow but im not sre if the 2 days i was poorly will affect it
we shall see
KEEP GOING TO ALL AND GOOD LUCK TO THOSE WHO ARE ABOUT TO WEIGH IN FOR THE WEEK PAT

[SDJ]

Been out most of today here in Fl.

Shredded wheat with banana
Chicken with 3 ryvita for lunch
Tapila fish, sweetcorn and rice with small salad and Ranch Lite Dressing
Apple, fresh fruit sald with non fat cottage cheese
Camomile tea with hi fi bar.

Would this be a green day ?(the fish was about 6oz.)

Off to St. Augustine all day tomorrow, so will see what happens!

Well done to those of you who have lost some weight, and keep on trying to those who haven't.

Sandra

[mizzy]

congratulations Janny [clap]


Sandra the food diary looks good for florida, the only thing i would say for a green day is watch those healthy B's there's possibly 3 in your diary chicken, fish and i think the shredded wheat/ryvita?

having three won't do too much damage you're looking at about 6 syns for an extra healthy B, remember to be positive and congratulate yourself you are doing fantastic to eat so well whilst you're out there[clap]

i just hope that with you posting these healthy food diaries all the way from sunny florida i'm not expected to do the same[msnembarrased]

good luck to anyone weighing in today

Mizzy

Mean Beanz syns update

thai 390g can 18 on red 4.5 on greem
sweet chilli 14 on red free on green
tikka 17 on red and 6 on green
mexican 13.5 on red free on green
jalfrezi 13.5 on red and 3 on green

So my manager had given me the wrong information Mizzy and you were right, so I actually had 2.25 syns last night[msnwink]

Congrats Janny what a lovely postion to be in[clap][clap][clap]

Sandra did you take your HiFi bars out with you? Yes like Mizzy says green day but with 3 HE b's so syns value one of them which would be 6 syns[msnwink]

[SDJ]

Thanks for advice.

Didn't take HiFi out, just had it for supper. Will be taking it out today.

Sandra

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by SDJ
Thanks for advice.

Didn't take HiFi out, just had it for supper. Will be taking it out today.

Sandra
[/quote]

No I meant did you take them out to Florida from the UK[msnwink]

I have just been to a local butcher who has spent money to have his syn free sausages and burgers accredited by SW[clap] I have bought some Lincolnshire ones to give my group a taster, so will let you know what they are like later[msnsmile2]

[stabard]

Hello all

Well I am managing to get in the swing of the diet a bit more this week so am hoping for a lose next week.
Well done to all those who lost this week[clap]

food diary for today
low fat yogurt for brekkie
just had a salmon sarni ( no spread or sauces) with a mug of coffee.

Have noticed that I am not drinking enough water so hope to remedy that also.

[jbrinkworth]

Evening all,

Not much to report really, another good day for me,

Brekkie - usual porridge and banana
Lunch - cous cous with red pepper, grapes, apple and pear
Tea - ham, mushroom, pepper and onion omlette
something else later maybe, see how I feel.

40 mins on treadmill this morning[sporty] and walk with the dogs just before tea.

Struggled a bit this afternoon, felt a bit can't be bothered, glad I was at work as I might of gone off the rails had I been near the kitchen[msnwink].

Managed to work through it though and feeling better now.

Hope everyones had a good day too,

Julie B

[mizzy]

good to hear you beat the munchies Julie B, i struggle most afternoons usually around 3pm and i find having a full fruit bowl and plenty of yogurts in really helps, fox's ameretti biscotti are good too for when you just have to have a biscuit, there 1.5syns for two of them [msntongue]

i'm pleased to report a good day for me on two accounts the swelling is going down around my eyes [msnsmile] and food wise i've been an [angel]

green day

brekkie oats so simple
kiwi fruit x 2
lunch was mashed potato and quorn sausages with left over beans from yesterday
qourn spag bol for tea
some red and green grapes
organic mini raisins 1.5syns
supper was oats so simple

total 1.5 syns[msneek]

Mizzy

Hi all just back from taking my Thursday group.

Food diary for me ......

fruits and yog
skinny lattes HE a's
Omelette
muller lite
banana
home made quorn lasagne made with fromage frais
HiFi bar HE b
lots of water[angel]

still got a b choice to use

3 cadburys squares of choc 7.5 syns[clap]

[Pat M]

hi all home from the weigh in. ive lost 1/2lb which isnt too bad as 2 days off the plan. so i guess with the holiday coming up i dont think there is much chance of the stone off for easter, maybe i was being a bit ambitious but there you go, i know i will keep trying and hope the loss is more next week. hope others had a bit better luck than me pat

[Paula D-S]

I had been very good until this evening when I had a very very small slice of Eve's Birthday cake. I just couldn't resist.

[SDJ]

Julie

Yes, I brought enough HiFi bars to last 7 weeks, one per day!! They are my 'fix'.

Sandra

[mizzy]

good morning everyone

Pat, well done on the weight loss, every little step forward is a step nearer your goal[clap]

Paula, the cake is not "bad" you can have a slice of birthday cake without feeling guilty, that's what those syns are for, you need to congratulate yourself for doing so well and stopping at the one piece, there where times a good year ago when i would have eaten half[msnembarrased], now i praise myself for being more in control, you should too[clap][clap][clap]

it's almost the weekend, let's all have a great one everyone[msnsmile]

Mizzy

Bit of a survey here many of my group say they don't lose much on green days compared to red?

What's your experiences please???

Thanks all[msnsmile2]

[orlandochris]

I got weighed last night, and I'd lost another 5lbs!! Thats a total of 11.5lbs in 3 weeks now!![msnsmile2]

I'm going to up my target to 1 stone by Easter:

Me - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 3lbs so far
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 0.5 lbs of already
Judy - 1 stone off by easter
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 11.5lbs so far
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lbs so far
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter

[mizzy]

well done Chris that's great news[clap]

Julie, i prefer green but when i'm struggling i do have the odd red day, i don't think it's the food itself, i think a change now and then can help to boost your metabolism, however my diet buddy can lose weight very quickly on red, when she tries, but has much slower results on green

lots in my class are green day eaters, most significantly a girl who lost 6 stone in the last year and she's vegetarian so only does green [msnsmile]

personally i think a variety of food is the key to any long term successful eating plan because once you take away the choices and restrict food it becomes obsessive and quickly goes into that circle of deprivation and then bingeing [msnsad]

i believe that it really is down to the individual on this

Mizzy

[janny]

Excellent Chris well done you [clap][clap][clap]

I lose better doing mainly green in fact when my dad stayed with us one half term -he is a mwat and 2 veg everyday man- I ate meat veryday and even though I weighed it out as a HE green I put on 2 lbs that week.Like Mizzy I think it helps to have a change now and then to boost the system a bit.

[janny]

I am having friends around for supper tomorrow and they like curry I need a recipe for onion bhajis I am sure sw do one but can't find it .Does anyone have it please?

[julieanne]

Well, I have to confess Wednesdays food plan didn’t go as it should have done
Due to a change of plans the chicken stir fry planned for evening meal was swapped for chicken pizza – felt very guilty afterwards but did enjoy it at the time [msnembarrased] [msnembarrased]
To make amends slightly I did go to the gym again

Thursday’s food
breakfast – baked beans on malted grain toast
lunch – my usual pitta
dinner – chicken stir fry
extras – grapes, banana, activa yoghurt, apple, about 8 pieces of panda liquorice, not enough water or other drinks – must put that right today

But despite my naughty pizza – <span style="color:red">I still lost another pound this week,</span id="red"> that’s 4lbs now in total this year, I’ll update my loss on Julie’s list

Mizzy – glad to hear that things are improving for you, hope this lovely sunny day is helping too.

Have a great Friday everyone [msnsmile]

[julieanne]

Me - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 0.5 lbs of already
Judy - 1 stone off by easter
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 11.5lbs so far
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lbs so far
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by janny
I am having friends around for supper tomorrow and they like curry I need a recipe for onion bhajis I am sure sw do one but can't find it .Does anyone have it please?
[/quote]

Bombay Bhajis and Cucumber Raita - Free on Green day

bhajis

fry light
1 med onion chopped
170g/6oz pots cooked and chopped
227g/8oz canned chick peas drained
1 egg beaten
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp bombay mixed spice
1 tsp mixed herbs
salt and fresh ground pepper

raita

1/2 cucu,ber chopped
salt
113g/4oz very low fat yog
4 spring onions chopped

To make raita, place cucumber in a colander and sprinkle with salt and leave for 30 mins
dry well and transfer to a bowl. Stir yog and spring onoins and chill until ready to serve.

To make the bhajis spray a non stick pan with FL and cook tho onion for 5 minutes until tender. Transfer to bowl add pots and chick peas and mash together. Stir in the remaining ingredients and form into 20 small balls.

Arrange the bhajis on a baking tray that has been sprayed with FL. Bake in a pre heated oven at 200 C Gas 7 for approx 15 mins until golden.

Serve immediately with the raita.[msnwink]

I have made these before and they are very nice[clap][clap]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by julieanne
Me - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 0.5 lbs of already
Judy - 1 stone off by easter
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 11.5lbs so far
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lbs so far
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter
[/quote]

Well done Chris and Julieanne[clap][clap][clap]

[mizzy]

well done Julieanne, that's great news[clap][clap][clap] and yes the weather is helping, been for a walk to my parents house with Olly this morning, it's about 3 miles and with my sons borrowed mp3 player the journey seemed shorter than usual

i'm off to look at kennels this afternoon for Olly when we go away, he's been in before when his previous owner went away so he should be ok, i'll still worry though[msnsad]

Sally, how did you get on last night and Jill too or is Jill still away?, i cannot remember having been out of it myself, we'll have to add weigh in days to Julies easter target list[msnwink] what do you think Julie?

Mizzy

Good idea Mizzy.........

Me - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in ?
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter - weigh in ?
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far - weigh in Saturday ?
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 0.5 lbs off already - weigh in ?
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 11.5lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in ?
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lbs so far - weigh in ?
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - weigh in ?
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - weigh in ?

Can you copy and paste in your weigh in day if its wrong or not listed or dm me[msnwink]

[jbrinkworth]

Hi everyone,

My weigh in day is Sunday morning, have amended below.

Me - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in ?
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter - weigh in ?
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far - weigh in Sunday
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 0.5 lbs off already - weigh in ?
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 11.5lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in ?
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lbs so far - weigh in ?
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - weigh in ?
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - weigh in ?

Having another good day today, extra 30 min walk at lunchtime today, as well as 40 mins on the treadmill this morning, hoping it helps, just a bit.

Its a lovely sunny day here in Oxfordshire, its just like spring! It puts a smile on my face
[msnsmile2]

Catch up later hopefully,

Julie B

[janny]

Thanks Julie will give them a go .
BTW my weigh in day is wednesday

I have got back into my routine today at last and went for a jog -my treadmill is still under lots of boxes but we have a lovely trail that goes round lakes very close by so went round there really enjoyed it .

[thornton]

My word you have been busy talking. It has been hard keeping up with all.

Having a marvellous time out here. Been to the Gulf Coast for a few days and went to Sea World yesterday and really enjoyed it. We are off there again today as we didn't see it all with our friends.

Have not been very good food wise, still the scales do not look too bad, got on them the first day and again this morning and they show about 1-2 lbs gain. ONce our friends have gone I will be able to get back on track hopefully.

Just about to go for a swim before going off to Walmart to stock up with general supplies.

Well done to all the losses, you all seem on a roll. [clap][clap][clap]

[orlandochris]

My weigh in is on a Thursday...

Me - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in ?
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter - weigh in ?
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far - weigh in Sunday
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 0.5 lbs off already - weigh in ?
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 11.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in ?
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lbs so far - weigh in ?
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - weigh in ?
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - weigh in ?

[Tracey]

My weigh in is on a Thursday...

Me - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in ?
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter - weigh in ?
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far - weigh in Sunday
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 0.5 lbs off already - weigh in ?
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 11.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in ?
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lbs so far - weigh in Wednesday
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - weigh in ?
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - weigh in ?

[stabard]

Me - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in ?
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter - weigh in ?
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far - weigh in Sunday
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 0.5 lbs off already - weigh in ?
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 11.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in ?
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lbs so far - weigh in Wednesday
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - 4lb so far
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - weigh in ?

[janny]

Have added my weigh in night to the list

Me - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in ?
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter - weigh in Wednesday
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far - weigh in Sunday
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 0.5 lbs off already - weigh in ?
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 11.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in ?
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lbs so far - weigh in Wednesday
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - 4lb so far
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - weigh in ?

[fiona]

Janny - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in ?
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter lost ½lb so far - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter - weigh in Wednesday
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far - weigh in Sunday
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 0.5 lbs off already - weigh in ?
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 11.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in ?
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lbs so far - weigh in Wednesday
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - 4lb so far
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - weigh in ?

I am trying red days for a while, but had to be out in Reading today and bought myself what I thought was a green salad with crayfish on it in Marks - when I got it home it had rice in it - so just going to work out the syn value of that, baked haddock and large salad for supper, will be watching DH eating his chips! I must say it was a bit strange eating meatballs in tomato sauce last night with salad and having to cook pasta for DH - cooked too much of course, but the dogs appreciated it with their supper tonight.

Am off out with the hounds for a second quick walk before it gets too dark - been a lovely day down here.

[Paula D-S]

Me - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in ?
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter - weigh in Wednesday
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far - weigh in Sunday
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 0.5 lbs off already - weigh in ?
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 11.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lbs so far - weigh in Wednesday
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - 4lb so far
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - weigh in ?

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by fiona
Janny - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in ?
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter lost ½lb so far - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter - weigh in Wednesday
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far - weigh in Sunday
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 0.5 lbs off already - weigh in ?
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 11.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in ?
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lbs so far - weigh in Wednesday
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - 4lb so far
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - weigh in ?

I am trying red days for a while, but had to be out in Reading today and bought myself what I thought was a green salad with crayfish on it in Marks - when I got it home it had rice in it - so just going to work out the syn value of that, baked haddock and large salad for supper, will be watching DH eating his chips! I must say it was a bit strange eating meatballs in tomato sauce last night with salad and having to cook pasta for DH - cooked too much of course, but the dogs appreciated it with their supper tonight.

Am off out with the hounds for a second quick walk before it gets too dark - been a lovely day down here.
[/quote]

Fiona are you trying to tell me something as I am not on this list[msnwink][msncry][msnwink][msncry]

Julie - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in ?
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter - weigh in Wednesday
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far - weigh in Sunday
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 0.5 lbs off already - weigh in ?
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 11.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lbs so far - weigh in Wednesday
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - 4lb so far
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - weigh in ?

[Pat M]

d i need to copy that whole list out to add my weigh day onto it because i havent a clue what to do if there is another way, i will be glad to copy it out if necessary,
getting back to red ang green days
i am better on red days and seem to lose more weight, ive seen me have an almost perfect week on mostly green and stayed the same i feel its soul destroying, but we were talking about this in class last night and although SW tell you syn value is free with pasta and potato etc limit the amount you eat, and i always eat too much with those just because they are free, an this could well be why i dont lose on green, so i have had a green today and limited the amount of food i have eaten, not too many chips at tea time and a pasta nsauce for lunch, so i will see how it goes this week. pat

Pat just tell me what it is and I will do it for you[msnwink]

[fiona]

Well Julie that will teach me to cut and paste in a hurry!

Julie - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in ?
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter - lost ½lb so far - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter - weigh in Wednesday
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far - weigh in Sunday
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 0.5 lbs off already - weigh in ?
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 11.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lbs so far - weigh in Wednesday
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - 4lb so far
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - weigh in ?

[Pat M]

thanks julie i must learn how to do this i will get my grandaughter to give me a lesson or two i weigh in on thursday
im afraid i gave in to my craving yesterday and had biscuits, the later it got the more i ate, so in all i think i must of had 6 or more all ginger nuts at 2 syns a shot. But here we are another day so i must keep myself in control,and try and get sweet stuff out of my head. pat
reading this back to myself its like the ramblings of a mad woman

Julie - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - Thursday ?
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter - weigh in Wednesday
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far - weigh in Sunday
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 0.5 lbs off already - weigh in ?
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 11.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lbs so far - weigh in Wednesday
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - 4lb so far
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - Thursday once back from Florida

How to copy and paste...............

COPY AND PASTE USING THE MOUSE
Put the mouse at the beginning of what you want to copy and click the left mouse button, holding it down while you drag over the section.

Drag across or down. At the end of what you want copied, let go of the mouse button.

What you want to copy should be highlighted!
(If you goof, click the mouse button once to unhighlight, then start over.)
While it's highlighted, hold down the Ctrl key and hit the letter "c". This copies the highlighted part to an invisible clipboard.

Now go to where you want to paste it. Put the cursor on that spot by clicking the left mouse button once. Now hold down the Ctrl key and hit the letter "v" to paste what you copied.

If you want to move text from one place to another, highlight the text then hold down the Ctrl key and hit the letter "x". Click on the place you want to move it to, hold down the Ctrl key and hit the letter "v" to paste it in the new place.
(This cuts it from the original place, copies it to the invisible clipboard and then pastes it in the new place.)


HIGHLIGHTING USING THE KEYBOARD
Another quick tip to make life easier is learning how to use the keyboard to highlight things.

Put the cursor at the beginning of what you want to copy by clicking there once with the left mouse button.
Now hold down the Shift key and use either the arrow keys, the Home key or the End key to highlight.

The arrow keys are self-explanatory. (Try it!)

Holding down the Shift key and then hitting the Home key will highlight from the cursor to the beginning of a line.
Holding down the Shift key and then hitting the End key will highlight from the cursor to the end of a line.


Now you know how to copy and paste!!!!![msnwink][msnwink][msnwink]

[blue moon]

hi guys
i joined sw on 18 dec 2006 and until i went away 15 jan i had lost 5lbs i have now returned from florida (yesterday
) and would like to join you all here for the fantastic help and support you give each other. i would like to loose 11/2 stone by yesterday but in reality i can wait a little longer. i tend to have red days as i seem to loose better but i prefer green. i have read this ov slimming club for ages but never quite got round to posting.anyway my weigh in day is monday so i'll post the dready result then. good luck to any that also have monday weigh in
jan

[janny]

Hi Jan and welcome you will benefit from the support and help here as much as you will from the class.

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by blue moon
hi guys
i joined sw on 18 dec 2006 and until i went away 15 jan i had lost 5lbs i have now returned from florida (yesterday
) and would like to join you all here for the fantastic help and support you give each other. i would like to loose 11/2 stone by yesterday but in reality i can wait a little longer. i tend to have red days as i seem to loose better but i prefer green. i have read this ov slimming club for ages but never quite got round to posting.anyway my weigh in day is monday so i'll post the dready result then. good luck to any that also have monday weigh in
jan[/quote]Hi Jan and welcome I have added you to our easter goals list, you will get great help and support here, which SW group do you attend as I run a group in Sale in Cheshire?

Julie - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - Thursday ?
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter - weigh in Wednesday
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 6lb so far - weigh in Sunday
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 0.5 lbs off already - weigh in ?
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 11.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lbs so far - weigh in Wednesday
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - 4lb so far
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - Thursday once back from Florida
Jan (Bluemoon) - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in Monday

[blue moon]

<span style="color:blue"></span id="blue">thanks for the welcomes. Julie i attend St Mary's on Haboro Road run by Helen who is the area consultant. Where is the group that you run? The butchers you went to is it Taylors at Sale Moor? I would like to loose 1stone by easter [u]but </u> keeping the possitiveness going i think it is very hard!
Jan

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by blue moon
<span style="color:blue"></span id="blue">thanks for the welcomes. Julie i attend St Mary's on Haboro Road run by Helen who is the area consultant. Where is the group that you run? The butchers you went to is it Taylors at Sale Moor? I would like to loose 1stone by easter [u]but </u> keeping the possitiveness going i think it is very hard!
Jan
[/quote]

I know it well and Helen is our Team Manager, Yes it was Taylors in Sale moor[msnsmile2] My group is at Sale Tennis and Cricket Club on Thursday at 6pm[msnwink] Small world eh? [clap]

[jbrinkworth]

Hello Jan, welcome to the thread. They're all fantastic on here and have been the main reason for me losing 2 and a half stone since last March! I think I would have fallen off the wagon long before now if not for everyones suppot and motivation.[msnsmile2]

Well, another good day for me foodwise, I'm hoping for a good loss tomorrow although I will try not to be too disappointed if I don't. Mind you, I don't know what more I can do than I've done this week, so we'll see[msnwink].

I think I have mainly red days too Julie, I think it stems from years of brainwashing into thinking carbs are bad so find it hard to accept that I can actually eat them safely!

Hope everyone is having a lovely weekend, will post tomorrow after my weigh in!

Julie B

Good luck with weigh Julie b[clap][clap][clap] You deserve to lose[msnsmile2]

I made a choice today to go off plan [msneek] this is not something I have done before but I was hosting an afternoon tea party for my FIL and decided to eat with everyone else, I just felt I needed to do it[msnsmile2] So I have had......

bananas
skinny lattes x 2 HC a's
salmon and cucumber wholemeal sandwich
thorntons choc cake with tbsn of fresh double cream ??? syns - not even going to work it out[msnwink]
hand full of crisps, few cashews, and 6 mini eggs (mini eggs are 2 = 1.5 syns)
HiFi bar HE b

I will be back on track tomorrow without any feelings of guilt because I planned for it and did not pig out or binge[msnsmile2]

[mizzy]

welcome onboard Jan, my weigh in is monday too so we'll be braving it together[msnwink]

i'm really, really hoping for a loss this week, i've been 100% with my food to compensate for the steroids i'm taking and i've increased Olly's walks, he must think he's in doggie heaven the amount of times he's been out over the last few days

i'm a green day person and do lose weight on green but a little slower than i would like, i could do more red but it would make me miserable and as long as there's plenty of variety and the weight is coming off then i'm ok sticking with my favourite foods[msnsmile]

Julie B good luck for tommorrow, will keep my fingers crossed for that dip under the next stone[clap][clap][clap]

Julie, glad to hear you enjoyed your tea, the cake sounds lovely[msntongue]

[SDJ]

Julie

Did not realise you are in Sale. I used to live in Flixton and then Bramhall, but have been in Devon for 40+ years now. Spent my teenage years all around the Manchester area and Sale Locarno!!

Welcome to Jan - I only started to post last week so another newbie.

Sandra

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by SDJ
Julie

Did not realise you are in Sale. I used to live in Flixton and then Bramhall, but have been in Devon for 40+ years now. Spent my teenage years all around the Manchester area and Sale Locarno!!

Welcome to Jan - I only started to post last week so another newbie.

Sandra
[/quote]

I have only been here 12 years, married a Manchester man but I am from the south, Sunbury on Thames 7 miles south of Heathrow where I was based as BA Crew for many years before tranfering to Manchester, I actually live in Gatley but my SW group is in Sale and I run another one now in Altrincham[msnwink]

Where abouts in Devon are you? I love it down there[msnsmile2]

[Pat M]

hi everyone
welcome jan you have come to the right place for help and support
and thankyou julie i will try your instructions out, i really am hopeless arnt i
had a good day today on red trying to compensate for yesterday, i have had such a busy day, and i was out at lunch time and i was hungry, i knew if i wasnt careful i would eat anything so went to greggs and had a healthy ham salad sandwich looked at the custard slices but resisted i was proud of myself, so will make tomorrow a good day as well, i dont want to get stuck in the routine of losing 1/2 lb every week pat

[SDJ]

Hi Julie

We live in the market town of Tavistock and have a pub and restaurant which we have Managers running it, leaving us to spend quite a bit of time in Florida. Our daughter worked for BA 18 years ago, met someone on her travels and married him. She now lives in Paphos as he is half Greek/half Mancunian!!!!

Had a read of my SW book that I brought out to Florida and realised may be having one too many HEs so got back to writing diary yesterday and today. My Manager at the pub joined SW just after I joined, so there is a bit of a competion going on so I really need to lose before going home. I know she did not go to weigh in on Thursday, me suspects a glass of wine or two or three....

Sandra

[janny]

Morning girls and boys [msnsmile2]
Reporting back on my indian meal last night -have to say it went well -all dishes were SW and were well received.
Did a Beef curry ,king prawn Korma and chicken tandoori and had Julies bhajis -which were very good btw so thanks.
For sweets we had a fruit salad, banana cheesecake 9 syns as I didn't have a hi fi bar and a coffee mocha puddng 1 1/2 syns each.

Am getting ready to go on my treadmill in a minute -trying it out in its new place -the garage then I will be able to face the world .
Have a good sunday folks.

[jbrinkworth]

Morning everyone,

[msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2]:D:D:D[msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2]
I'm pleased,can you tell?[msnwink]

Back from a long walk with the dogs this morning and pleased to report, 3lb off for me this week, which takes me into another stone bracket, the lowest I've been for a long time! I'm very very very happy, I've worked hard this week for it and its paid off![msnsmile2]

Will keep it up and hope for another loss next week!

Later,

Julie B

[Pat M]

janny that indian sounds really delicious do you want to come live with me for a while, it just takes some effort and we would not be denied anything we fancy really as there are so many recipes that are just like the normal fatty ones i have a folder full of them and its about time i was looking through them to find something for a nice change. pat

[jbrinkworth]

Updated as follows:

Julie - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - Thursday ?
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter - weigh in Wednesday
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 9lb so far - weigh in Sunday
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 0.5 lbs off already - weigh in ?
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 11.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lbs so far - weigh in Wednesday
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - 4lb so far
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - Thursday once back from Florida
Jan (Bluemoon) - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in Monday

Julie B

[mizzy]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by jbrinkworth
Morning everyone,

[msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2]:D:D:D[msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2]
I'm pleased,can you tell?[msnwink]

Back from a long walk with the dogs this morning and pleased to report, 3lb off for me this week, which takes me into another stone bracket, the lowest I've been for a long time! I'm very very very happy, I've worked hard this week for it and its paid off![msnsmile2]

Will keep it up and hope for another loss next week!

Later,

Julie B[/quote]well done Julie B, i'm sooooooooo pleased for you[clap][clap][clap] it always feels great to drop into the next stone down bracket[msnsmile2] you totally deserve it mrs[msnwink]

[blue moon]

Morning everyone,


I'm pleased,can you tell?

Back from a long walk with the dogs this morning and pleased to report, 3lb off for me this week, which takes me into another stone bracket, the lowest I've been for a long time! I'm very very very happy, I've worked hard this week for it and its paid off!

Will keep it up and hope for another loss next week!

Later,

Julie B

Morning everyone

Well done Julie B what a fantastic start to the week[clap][clap][clap][clap]

Julie i may "pop" into your class on a Thursday it's about 10 mins from where i live. All the produce in taylor's is brill, especially the syn free chicken cajun and tikka kebabs. What a very small world. I'm off to a late start today and am having a red day DM cooking my breakfast as i type. Will post my food diary later and thanks everyone for such a warm welcome :)

Jan

[blue moon]

Reporting back on my indian meal last night -have to say it went well -all dishes were SW and were well received.
Did a Beef curry ,king prawn Korma and chicken tandoori and had Julies bhajis -which were very good btw so thanks.
For sweets we had a fruit salad, banana cheesecake 9 syns as I didn't have a hi fi bar and a coffee mocha puddng 1 1/2 syns each.

Sounds fantastic think i might try the beef curry was the recipe in the curry book

Jan

[blue moon]

oops thought i copied replies to janny but don't know what i did. Think i'll get my breakkie
[msnembarrased]

Julie b I am so very pleased for you, you will be on cloud nine and it will spur you on to another fabulous week[clap][clap][clap][clap][clap]

Jan (Blue moon) it would be lovely to see you at my group on Thursday[clap][clap][clap]

[mizzy]

Hi Jan

hope this helps, you need to use the square icon with an arrow to the left of the red dm above the post that says reply with quote when you hover the mouse over it and then it'll copy that persons quote ready for you to reply too

i've had my brekkie and i'm now planning on having a traditional sunday lunch for which i will have lamb style grills(quorn) roast potatoes and parsnips done SW style, going to get everything ready, stick timer on the oven and get both dog and kiddies out for a long trek first

i so want a loss tommorrow!

Mizzy

[blue moon]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mizzy
Hi Jan

hope this helps, you need to use the square icon with an arrow to the left of the red dm above the post that says reply with quote when you hover the mouse over it and then it'll copy that persons quote ready for you to reply too

i've had my brekkie and i'm now planning on having a traditional sunday lunch for which i will have lamb style grills(quorn) roast potatoes and parsnips done SW style, going to get everything ready, stick timer on the oven and get both dog and kiddies out for a long trek first

i so want a loss tommorrow!


Mizzy[msnsmile]

[/quote]
Thanks Mizzy it's soooooooooooo easy when you know who [:I]

Jan

[janny]

Jan the curry was from the Free on Red days book as was the tandoori.The korma sauce was from a magazine .


Jan

[blue moon]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by janny
Jan the curry was from the Free on Red days book as was the tandoori.The korma sauce was from a magazine .


Jan

[/quote]

Thanks Jan I'll have a look. Also can anyone tell me why on one of my postings have a got a delete box:(

Jan

[canarypam]

Hi all

I have been reading the postings on this thread for some time now and have decided to pluck up courage and join in if I can ? I joined SW three weeks ago and have amazingly lost 13 1/2 pounds ! I can't believe it I have tried many many times before and failed. I need to lose at least 6 stones [msnsad] so as you can see I have a bit of a mountain to climb and need all the help and support I can get.

Pamela

[blue moon]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by canarypam
Hi all

I have been reading the postings on this thread for some time now and have decided to pluck up courage and join in if I can ? I joined SW three weeks ago and have amazingly lost 13 1/2 pounds ! I can't believe it I have tried many many times before and failed. I need to lose at least 6 stones [msnsad] so as you can see I have a bit of a mountain to climb and need all the help and support I can get.

Pamela
[/quote]

Hi Pamela and welcome i only joined the ov s club yesterday so i am new as well having plucked up the courage. Well done on an amazing loss of 13 1/2 lbs you must be feeling over the moon[msnsmile2]

Jan

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by canarypam
Hi all

I have been reading the postings on this thread for some time now and have decided to pluck up courage and join in if I can ? I joined SW three weeks ago and have amazingly lost 13 1/2 pounds ! I can't believe it I have tried many many times before and failed. I need to lose at least 6 stones [msnsad] so as you can see I have a bit of a mountain to climb and need all the help and support I can get.

Pamela
[/quote]

Hi Pamla,

Well done on joning SW, if you have been reading for a while you will probably be familar with us all[msnsmile2] Which group have you joined? You have done really well so far and although you may think you have a long journey ahead of you it will be so worth it when you get there[clap][clap]

[janny]

Pamela congratulations on a fantastic loss so far [clap][clap][clap]and welcome to the group.

Jan (Bluemoon) your own posts have a delete box which you can see but you can't see other peoples sp don't worry its part of the forum set up.[msnsmile]

[canarypam]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Mach 2
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by canarypam
Hi all

I have been reading the postings on this thread for some time now and have decided to pluck up courage and join in if I can ? I joined SW three weeks ago and have amazingly lost 13 1/2 pounds ! I can't believe it I have tried many many times before and failed. I need to lose at least 6 stones [msnsad] so as you can see I have a bit of a mountain to climb and need all the help and support I can get.

Pamela
[/quote]

Hi Pamla,

Well done on joning SW, if you have been reading for a while you will probably be familar with us all[msnsmile2] Which group have you joined? You have done really well so far and although you may think you have a long journey ahead of you it will be so worth it when you get there[clap][clap]
[/quote]

Yes I think I am quite familiar with most of you Julie. I have joined the Thorpe Marriott club in Norwich run by a lady called Jill. I do agree it will be worth it when I get there. [msnsmile2]

[canarypam]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by blue moon
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by canarypam
Hi all

I have been reading the postings on this thread for some time now and have decided to pluck up courage and join in if I can ? I joined SW three weeks ago and have amazingly lost 13 1/2 pounds ! I can't believe it I have tried many many times before and failed. I need to lose at least 6 stones [msnsad] so as you can see I have a bit of a mountain to climb and need all the help and support I can get.

Pamela
[/quote]

Hi Pamela and welcome i only joined the ov s club yesterday so i am new as well having plucked up the courage. Well done on an amazing loss of 13 1/2 lbs you must be feeling over the moon[msnsmile2]

Jan
[/quote]

Thank you Jan! Yes I have to admit I am feeling pretty happy about it! How much have you lost so far ?

[canarypam]

[quote]Originally posted by janny
Pamela congratulations on a fantastic loss so far [clap][clap][clap]and welcome to the group.

Thank you Janny !!!

[SDJ]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by canarypam
Hi all

I have been reading the postings on this thread for some time now and have decided to pluck up courage and join in if I can ? I joined SW three weeks ago and have amazingly lost 13 1/2 pounds ! I can't believe it I have tried many many times before and failed. I need to lose at least 6 stones [msnsad] so as you can see I have a bit of a mountain to climb and need all the help and support I can get.

Pamela
[/quote]
Nice to see you on this topic Pamela. I too only joined about 10 days ago!

Well done on your loss so far, this will certainly help between weigh in's at SW.

Hope this post turns out okay as it is the first time I have highlighted any previous posts!!

Sandra

Pamela would like to be added to our easter goals list?

[blue moon]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by canarypam
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by blue moon

Originally posted by canarypam
Hi all

I have been reading the postings on this thread for some time now and have decided to pluck up courage and join in if I can ? I joined SW three weeks ago and have amazingly lost 13 1/2 pounds ! I can't believe it I have tried many many times before and failed. I need to lose at least 6 stones [msnsad] so as you can see I have a bit of a mountain to climb and need all the help and support I can get.

Pamela


Hi Pamela and welcome i only joined the ov s club yesterday so i am new as well having plucked up the courage. Well done on an amazing loss of 13 1/2 lbs you must be feeling over the moon[msnsmile2]

Jan
[/quote]

Thank you Jan! Yes I have to admit I am feeling pretty happy about it! How much have you lost so far ?

Hi Pamela I re-joined 18 dec and up to 8 jan lost 5lbs then went to florida until 1 feb so tomorrow's weigh in will be "interesting". I've tried very hard to be good whilst away but we'll see. Mixed feelings dreading it and looking forward to it - don't know what that makes me[msnmad]
Jan

Hi all this months passwords for you.....

The upcoming passwords for February are:

From 5th February - cabbage
From 12th February - heart
From 19th February - swimming
From 26th February - parsnip

for our new members go to..........http://www.slimming-world.co.uk/ ......to register[msnwink]

[canarypam]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Mach 2
Pamela would like to be added to our easter goals list?
[/quote]

Oh yes please! Maybe 1 stone and a 1/2 pound making it 2 stone in total ? Would that be realistic ?

By the way I weigh in on Thursday evenings.

[canarypam]

Thank you Jan! Yes I have to admit I am feeling pretty happy about it! How much have you lost so far ?

Hi Pamela I re-joined 18 dec and up to 8 jan lost 5lbs then went to florida until 1 feb so tomorrow's weigh in will be "interesting". I've tried very hard to be good whilst away but we'll see. Mixed feelings dreading it and looking forward to it - don't know what that makes me[msnmad]
Jan
[/quote]

It's very difficult to stick to it while on holiday especially in Florida isn't it ? We have already decided that when we go over in April we will eat in the villa more so hopefully won't do so much damage ! Good luck with your weigh in tomorrow !

Updated as follows:

Julie - 7lbs off by easter plus the 1.5lbs I gained over Xmas - lost 0.5lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - Thursday ?
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter - weigh in Wednesday
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 9lb so far - weigh in Sunday
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 0.5 lbs off already - weigh in ?
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 11.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lbs so far - weigh in Wednesday
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - 4lb so far
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - Thursday once back from Florida
Jan (Bluemoon) - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in Monday
Pam - 1 stone and 0.5 lb by easter - weigh in Thursday

I must say we have had a great weekend for new members joining us[clap][clap][clap]

Please do post your food diaries as its a great way of sharing ideas with others and keeping you on track [msnwink] and if you have a favourite meal or recipe please share it with us[msnsmile2]

[blue moon]

evening everyone

food diary for today red
dry fried egg
bacon
2 syn free sausages (local butchers)
1 small slice of w/meal bread HE B
3 litres of watetr
2 slices w/m bread HE B
28g chedder cheese HE A
1 skinny cow chocolate ice cream lolly 3 1/2 sysns
Total syns 3 1/2

Hopefully i won't have put on too much whilst in florida but my conultant asked what i would be "happy" with and i said 3lbs max. Think about me about 12.30 monday

[msnscared]Jan

[canarypam]

OK here goes !

Food Diary for today
Red.

Gammon steak and scrambled egg (milk from allowance)
Home made veg soup
Hi Fi Bar - HE
2 tangerines
Prawns
Roast chicken with roasted veg.
Lots of water.

Unusally a red day of sorts for me...

banana
cheese omelette made with olive oil - HE a for the cheese and HE b for the oil
skinny lattes x 2 HE a and 6 syns
seared tuna steak with tomato ratatouie and green beans
2 litres of water
HiFi bar for later HE b
grapes and satsumas for later

Total 6 syns[msnwink]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by canarypam
OK here goes !

Food Diary for today
Red.

Gammon steak and scrambled egg (milk from allowance)
Home made veg soup
Hi Fi Bar - HE
2 tangerines
Prawns
Roast chicken with roasted veg.
Lots of water.

[/quote]

Pam it looks good but you need to have 1 or 2 HE a choices and 2 HE b choices per day[msnwink]

[mizzy]

Hi Pamela

welcome onboard and congratulations on your weight loss to date [clap][clap][clap] like you i felt that i had a mountain to climb when i initially joined, it's quite scary at times but i would say try to break up a large goal into smaller ones, say 1/2 stone at a time this way you'll feel less daunted and find it easier to push forward when you are having a bad week or two

it's weigh in day for me tommorrow and i've got to say, hand on heart, i've given it 100% this week [angel] i'm rather afraid that i'll be gutted if the scales don't show a loss, i'm very bloated thanks to the little red pills[msnsad] but i have to be optomistic, i have worked hard for a loss and if the results don't show until the medication stops, then i am just going to have to accept that[msncry]

here's todays food diary and shock, horror! another green day for me

usual brekkie of wholemeal toast and ginger jam (2syns)
sunday lunch, quorn lamb style grills, roasted carrots, parsnips potatoes, mashed turnip and savoy cabbage, mint sauce (no yorks pud or gravy for me today)[angel]
yogurt and grapes to snack
tea is undecided as i'm still full from lunch but perhaps a small veggie omelette later
mini honeycomb bites 4 syns

3 mile walk with Olly earlier[sporty][sporty][sporty] nearly all uphill & through muddy, slippy fields, i definately deserve a loss this week, please..................?

Mizzy

Mizzy I am sure you will have a loss this week[clap][clap][clap] Great walk again too[sporty][sporty][sporty]Have you ever thought of using a pedometer to see how many steps you are doing a day??

[canarypam]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Mach 2
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by canarypam
OK here goes !

Food Diary for today
Red.

Gammon steak and scrambled egg (milk from allowance)
Home made veg soup
Hi Fi Bar - HE
2 tangerines
Prawns
Roast chicken with roasted veg.
Lots of water.

[/quote]

Pam it looks good but you need to have 1 or 2 HE a choices and 2 HE b choices per day[msnwink]
[/quote]

Yes forgot milk would be HE a choice. I do usually have 2 b choices but haven't been able to fit it in today.

[canarypam]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mizzy
Hi Pamela

welcome onboard and congratulations on your weight loss to date [clap][clap][clap] like you i felt that i had a mountain to climb when i initially joined, it's quite scary at times but i would say try to break up a large goal into smaller ones, say 1/2 stone at a time this way you'll feel less daunted and find it easier to push forward when you are having a bad week or two

it's weigh in day for me tommorrow and i've got to say, hand on heart, i've given it 100% this week [angel] i'm rather afraid that i'll be gutted if the scales don't show a loss, i'm very bloated thanks to the little red pills[msnsad] but i have to be optomistic, i have worked hard for a loss and if the results don't show until the medication stops, then i am just going to have to accept that[msncry]

here's todays food diary and shock, horror! another green day for me

usual brekkie of wholemeal toast and ginger jam (2syns)
sunday lunch, quorn lamb style grills, roasted carrots, parsnips potatoes, mashed turnip and savoy cabbage, mint sauce (no yorks pud or gravy for me today)[angel]
yogurt and grapes to snack
tea is undecided as i'm still full from lunch but perhaps a small veggie omelette later
mini honeycomb bites 4 syns

3 mile walk with Olly earlier[sporty][sporty][sporty] nearly all uphill & through muddy, slippy fields, i definately deserve a loss this week, please..................?

Mizzy
[/quote]

Thanks Mizzy - that's exactly what my family are telling me. Good luck with your weigh in tomorrow !

[Sally D]

Have not been around as I am have major family problems, but will be back when things are better.

Everyone is doing so well.

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Sally D
Have not been around as I am have major family problems, but will be back when things are better.

Everyone is doing so well.
[/quote]

Sally hope things improve very soon[grouphug][grouphug][grouphug][grouphug]

Done 30 mins interval training this morning. car all loaded up ready to run Mondays group, hoping for at least 30 in group today[msnsmile]

Have a great day all[clap][sporty][clap][sporty][clap][sporty]

Remember eat but don't cheat[msnwink][msnwink][msnwink][msnwink][msnwink]

[Pat M]

morning all ive had a lot of catching up to do since i last posted, and it makes interesting reading welcome to pamela join the mountain club, i am in the same boat as you with a lot to lose, im hoping to get down into my next half stone bracket this week it does give you that incentive,i didnt do too badly yesterday for a sunday, fresh fruit salad and VLF nat yog for breakfast sunday lunch beef veg pots with skins on i sm yorkshire, gravy. meat sandwich with beetroot, VLF from frais mixed with frozen summer berries and a sm meringue, and a choc and apricot brownie SW recipe, had too many syns but this is good for me on a sunday as there are cakes and stuff flying around and i didnt touch them only had my own stuff, a while ago i would have given in and eaten what the others were eating, so i guess ive made progress even if i have had too many syns
well done to the losers and good luck for the weigh ins today pat

[Paula D-S]

3lbs off this week.
Am I happy[msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2]

[mizzy]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by caitlin
3lbs off this week.
Am I happy[msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2]
[/quote]

that's great news Paula[clap][clap][clap]

Sally, really hope things get better soon, we'll be around when you need us, please send me a dm if you want to chat[grouphug]

Mizzy

[julieanne]

Morning all

Haven't been able to get on at all over the weekend - problems connecting to the internet at home[msnmad]

What a lot I've missed as well [msneek]
Welcome to Pamela and Jan [msnsmile]
Well done Paula on your good loss [clap]
Sally [grouphug], hope things get better for you soon, we're all thinking about you
Mizzy - good luck tonight
Julie, I finally had chance to start and look through the mags you sent me, still got lots of reading to do but they will be a great help. When I get a bit more time I will use them to do some serious meal planning!


Sorry if I've missed anyone - but there's just been so may posts [msnembarrased]

I had a mixed weekend food wise
Had beer and chocolate for the first time since Christmas [msnembarrased]
Also had duck spring rolls yesterday

So back to it big time today...
breakfast - seriously oaty and mango & orange smoothie
planned lunch - usual pitta
planned dinner - mince, carrots and onions with small amount of mashed potato
extras - grapes, apple, pear, plums, banana, activa yoghurt, water and green tea
gym session

[stabard]

Morning all

Well it has been a very hectic few days with vistors coming and going and lots of cooking for the 5 thousand!!

anyway upshot of all that was that I had a rotton weekend food wise and have now had to pay the dividends at weigh in - stayed the same! [msnembarrased] But then again at least it was not weight on so that is a bonus.

However back on track today and a I am off for a swim this lunch time to try and work off some of the excess.

Well done to those who have lost and hello to the new members [msnsmile2]

[blue moon]

Afternoon everyone

Just got back from my weigh in and omg i don't believe it i managed a loss of 3lbs[msnoo] and i've dropped into the next stone bracket. Totally gobsmacked. Am so going to have a 100% week. Good luck Mizzy and anyone else on weigh in today

Jan

[mizzy]

well done Jan, the 3lb losses seem to be forming a pattern[clap][clap][clap]
perhaps for me too, i wish?

mizzy[msnsmile]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by blue moon
Afternoon everyone

Just got back from my weigh in and omg i don't believe it i managed a loss of 3lbs[msnoo] and i've dropped into the next stone bracket. Totally gobsmacked. Am so going to have a 100% week. Good luck Mizzy and anyone else on weigh in today

Jan
[/quote]

Well done Jan[clap][clap][clap][clap] I bet Helen was really pleased[clap][clap][clap][clap] Have a fab week!!!![msnsmile2]

[blue moon]

Thanks Mizzy and Julie, yes Helen was flabbergasted. Off to make tea.

Jan

[Pat M]

well done to those great weight losses today this is definitly setting a trend, keep it going and it will give us all the encouragement e need to keep up pat

[SDJ]

Well done on the weight losses everyone and good luck to the rest of you who weigh later this week.

Have not been to Publix to try the scales for over a week but am hopeful. Trouble is on those scales, they seem to be different all the time and at each different outlook. As long as I have not increased in size and weight at the end of my 6 weeks here in Fl. I will be happy.

Sandra

Good luck Mizzy[clap][clap][clap]

[canarypam]

Well done to all who lost today [clap][clap][clap] lets hope we can all lose 3 pounds this week:D

[thornton]

Good afternoon all, yes it is still afternoon here. Just about to have lunch and then off to the airport to drop our friends off. Weather has not been good for the last few days, wearing jeans and long sleeves. Keep hoping it will warm up soon.

As far as food is concerned I am having mixed days, some good and some bad, but overall don't think things have changed much weight wise.

Well done to all those of you have lost, great news. I am not going to attempt to keep up with everyone who is new but welcome to all. Sandra, how much longer are you out here for? We do not go home until 26th Feb.

I have been in touch with Sally and she is OK and will back soon. I am sure she is pleased to know you are thinking of her and I will say thanks on her behalf.

[blue moon]

food diary for today red
2oz w/meal bun with 2 light laughing cow cheese and roast ham,
apple.
Melon, lamb hotpot made with bovril and 7oz baked pot with veg. Ski low fat yogurt and a skinny cow chocolate ice cream lolly
at least 2 1/2 lit of water

total syns for today 3 1/2

Jan

Evening all, glad to hear you have a good time Jan, shame about the weather[msnsad]

Green day for me again..

fruits and vlf yog
banana
skinny latte HE A
sw quiche made with cottage cheese, eggs, peas and mushrooms[msntongue]
1 small slice of wholemeal HE B
muller lite
sw egg dry fried rice and sweet and sour sauce 3 syns
HiFi bar HE B
2 litres of water[angel]

I feel really really motivated now and very positive for the coming weeks and feeling confident about my easter goal, I have cut back on my skinny lattes and I am sticking to one a day from now on, and I am trying new things too like the sw quiche today[msnwink]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by SDJ
Well done on the weight losses everyone and good luck to the rest of you who weigh later this week.

Have not been to Publix to try the scales for over a week but am hopeful. Trouble is on those scales, they seem to be different all the time and at each different outlook. As long as I have not increased in size and weight at the end of my 6 weeks here in Fl. I will be happy.

Sandra
[/quote]

Sandra why not invest in a good pair of electronic scales from Walmart[msnwink] Good luck[msnsmile]

[mizzy]

well checking in i got back from class about 1hr ago, had tea whilst waiting for teenager to get off the computer and i'm very very pleased to report a 2 1/2lb loss, i also got slimmer of the week[msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2]

Mizzy

[mizzy]

oops forgot to say weight loss to date 3 stone 6lbs[msnsmile2]

[canarypam]

Excellent !!! Well done Mizzy [clap][clap][clap] 3 stone 6 pounds that amazing you must feel so much better !

[blue moon]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mizzy
well checking in i got back from class about 1hr ago, had tea whilst waiting for teenager to get off the computer and i'm very very pleased to report a 2 1/2lb loss, i also got slimmer of the week[msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2]

Mizzy
[/quote]

well done Mizzy[clap][clap][clap] i bet you cant stop smilling

Jan

[Pat M]

thats great mizzy next week you will have lost mor than 3 1/2 stone into the next landmark, i hope when i get weighed this week i wont let the side down, the pressure the pressure, (only kidding) im happy to lose anything as long as its coming off its no good putting pressure on because thats how you fail, going to bed now see you tomorrow, by the way ive had a good day, pat

I am so very pleased to report 3 lbs OFF[clap][clap][clap][clap] I am really pleased [msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2] I am now at my original target weight but I am going for the extra pounds[sporty][sporty][sporty]

Mizzy very well done mrs so pleased for you[clap][clap][clap][clap]

Paula sorry I missed yours[clap][clap][clap][clap] Very well done[clap][clap][clap]

Julie - 8.5bs off by easter - lost 3.5lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 4.5lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - Thursday ?
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter - weigh in Wednesday
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 9lb so far - weigh in Sunday
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 0.5 lbs off already - weigh in ?
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 11.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lbs so far - weigh in Wednesday
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - 4lb so far
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - Thursday once back from Florida
Jan (Bluemoon) - 1 stone off by easter - lost 3lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pam - 1 stone and 0.5 lb by easter - weigh in Thursday


Please check the easter goals and amend further if I have done it wrong[msnwink]

[mizzy]

well done Julie "at Target" now that's something to celebrate[clap][clap][clap]you should be very proud of yourself [msnsmile2]

good luck to those weighing in today[clap]

Mizzy

[julieanne]

[clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]
<span style="color:red">Well done Mizzy and Julie, great news, I'm so pleased for both of you </span id="red">

Let's hope I don't let the side down either on Friday [msnscared]

Food for today
breakfast - seriously oaty
lunch - usual pitta
dinner - eating out, so I don't know yet [msneek]
extras - apple, grapes, plums, banana, activa yoghurt, water and green tea

[blue moon]

Welll done Julie on getting to Target it's certainly some achievement.
[clap][clap][clap][clap]

good luck to all who weigh in today

Jan

[Tracey]

[clap][clap]Well done Mizzy and Julie, that's given us some inspiration:D

[SDJ]

Oh my word. Well done Julie and Mizzy. You certainly are setting the standards!!

Sandra

[stabard]

AFternoon all

Well done Julie and Mizzy - great lose. Hope we can all keep up [msnsmile2]

Had a good day so far and have been swimming so feeling wuite good today. Here's hopeing this week will be better than last week.

food disry so far today
Toast and jan
Jacket with cottage cheese.
Coffee
Water.

Thinking of doing a fish pie tonight but could all change to steak - who knows till I start cooking [msnscared]

[mizzy]

does anyone know how many syns in a banana and custard mullerlight?, i got one with the slimmer of the week goodie bag and i've eaten it thinking it was just banana!

i also need the syn value a for sticky toffee pudding mullerlight, are these 1/2 syn?

having a good day so far, i've made a huge fruit salad with all the fruit i got last night[clap]

Mizzy

From memory Mizzy sticky toffee pudding is 1/2 and banana custard is free, I will dig out my directory later and double check[msnwink]

Got the new mag today and its got lots of lovely recipes[clap][clap][clap]

Thank you for for your congrats and good luck to anyone weighing in later[clap][clap]

[canarypam]

Well done Julie ! [clap][clap][clap] Can't wait for the day that I can say I'm at target !

Food Diary

Green
Hi Fi Bar HE B
Tomato cucumber and lettuce with 1 large slice wholemeal bread HE B
Noodles with tomato and basil sauce and roasted veg.
Yellow plums, mango, pears and pineapple
Milk - HE A
Water
Hi Fi Bar - 6 syns

[mizzy]

food diary for me today (green)

1 slice wholemeal toast and ginger jam 1syn
cheese, leek and ham pasta n sauce
lge bowl fruit salad and banana custard muller yogurt
sweet potato wedges quorn sausages and dry fried egg
another lge bowl fresh fruit salad
2 cafe latte hot choc drinks cadburys highlights 40cal ones (2syns each)
hi fi bar

total syns 5[angel]

quick tip i got in class for making a fruit salad
prepare your fruit and then add some sugar free dilute juice mixed with diet lemonade, just enough to cover, it tastes[msntongue]

[janny]

Another Fruit salad idea - I use a flavoured fizzy water for mine thats tastes good too .

Evening all, gosh its chilly here today[msnscared]

fruits and vlf yog
banana
skinny latte HE A
mexican bean salad with cheese HE A
quorn stir fry 1 syn for sauce
HiFi bar HE B
lors of water[angel]

extra latte 6 syns, well I was in Manchester and there is a Starbucks on every corner[msnembarrased][msnembarrased][msnwink][msnwink] You know its my weakness[msnsmile][msnsmile]

total syns 7[msnwink]

[Paula D-S]

Well done Mizzy and Julie, you must both be feeling great[clap][clap][clap]

[Pat M]

hi all ive been making huge fruit salads too i have it at breakfastwith VLF nat yog and im really enjoying it i tend to do better if i save syns for later on in the day, ive been out and done some walking today, my daughter and i decided to post some flyers locally for our villa i was done for when i got home mainly the arthritis bits still i enjoyed it i did start last week on her treadmill so i need to keep it going because i havent done any exersise for years, ive had a good day with food, and thats a good idea with the fizzy ater with the fruit salad must try that one, anybody been weighed tonight good luck pat

[jaff]

bit let down this week.....only 2lbs off....

alot of members felt same....but i noticed cos i was number 2 in the queue and i noticed number 1 stood on scaless before the reset....


but its a loss.....so well see what happens next week.....

[msnsmile2]...oh i weigh in tuesdays

[fiona]

Evening all, another ½lb off tonight, so 6lbs to go to Easter.

Saw Janny today and can tell you all she is looking fabulous, very slim and svelte. We met at a friends for lunch - mains were fine it was the "compulsory" pud that was not so good, so was quite pleased to have lost after that - although I only had a banana for breakfast thinking I had no idea what we would get for lunch.

Am going to go back to the gym, am enjoying my walks with the hounds more and more (better weather has helped mind you!) and feel I can start stretching myself more.

Julie - 8.5bs off by easter - lost 3.5lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 4.5lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter - lost 0.5 lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter - weigh in Wednesday
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 9lb so far - weigh in Sunday
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 2.5 lbs off already - weigh in Tuesday
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 11.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lbs so far - weigh in Wednesday
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - 4lb so far
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - Thursday once back from Florida
Jan (Bluemoon) - 1 stone off by easter - lost 3lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pam - 1 stone and 0.5 lb by easter - weigh in Thursday

Paul 2 lbs a week is 104 pounds a year so it is something to be celebrated[clap][clap]

Fiona can you check your loss so far, have I got it right[clap][clap]

[Pat M]

paul thats a good steady weight loss and as julie said 104 a year. We have woken up to snow this morning UGH it looks nice though, so there will be no flyer delivering today, i will arrange with daughter for a spell on the treadmill later, im giong to have a red day today doing the family mince and dumplings mine minus the dumpling, nice and hearty for a winter day see you later pat

[mizzy]

well done Paul and Fiona[clap][clap][clap]more great losses

good luck to those weighing in today Janny, Tracey and anyone else that i may have missed

Mizzy

[julieanne]

Hope I picked well for my meal out last night.
I had steak and a jacket potato [msntongue]

Todays food
breakfast - seriously oaty
lunch - chicken with sweetcorn relish on malted grain bap
dinner - salmon, peas and sweet potato mashed with lf creme fraiche
extras - activa yoghurt, grapes, banana, apple, water and green tea
gym - if it doesn't snow too much more today [msneek]

Well done on losing Paul and Fiona [clap]

[fiona]

Julie no you haven't! I kept putting a half pound loss in from 2 weeks ago but you never picked it up, so it is definately a 1lb loss - every little count when it comes off as slowly as mine does I can tell you.

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by fiona
Julie no you haven't! I kept putting a half pound loss in from 2 weeks ago but you never picked it up, so it is definately a 1lb loss - every little count when it comes off as slowly as mine does I can tell you.
[/quote]

I thought so but I wanted to double check[msnwink].........

Julie - 8.5bs off by easter - lost 3.5lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 4.5lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1 lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter - weigh in Wednesday
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 9lb so far - weigh in Sunday
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 2.5 lbs off already - weigh in Tuesday
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 11.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lbs so far - weigh in Wednesday
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - 4lb so far
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - Thursday once back from Florida
Jan (Bluemoon) - 1 stone off by easter - lost 3lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pam - 1 stone and 0.5 lb by easter - weigh in Thursday

And you are right every little helps and 1/2 a pound a week is 26 pounds a year[clap][clap][clap]

[janny]

Fiona Thank you for the kind words- you are looking good yourself.Been out for a runthis morning it was really nice just a little bit of a chill which made sure I kept going to keep warm.[msnsmile2]
Weigh in for me tonight so will report back on my progress.

Have a good day folks.

[blue moon]

yesterday's food diary red
28g porridge 180ml s/s milk
melon 4 dark rye ryvita with h/e cottage cheese
ski lite yogurt and an apple
steak and salad
cadbury's option

total syns 2

good luck to all who weigh in today

Jan

[Tracey]

Lost 11/2lb today so half way to my Easter target:D:D



Julie - 8.5bs off by easter - lost 3.5lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 4.5lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1 lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter - weigh in Wednesday
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 9lb so far - weigh in Sunday
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 2.5 lbs off already - weigh in Tuesday
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 11.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 7lbs so far - weigh in Wednesday
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - 4lb so far
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - Thursday once back from Florida
Jan (Bluemoon) - 1 stone off by easter - lost 3lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pam - 1 stone and 0.5 lb by easter - weigh in Thursday

Well done Tracey[clap][clap][clap]

Good luck Janny I am sure you will be OK[msnsmile2]

[mizzy]

well done Tracey that's great news[clap][clap][clap]

Jan (blue moon) i'm gonna say this and you may or may not thank me for it but that looks a very small amount of food for yesterday, especially lunch, it may be that it's enough for you but if you are in anyway hungry and i'm hoping you're not, then i would say eat more free foods[msnsmile]

so far today i'm doing great

Olly has had a 3 mile walk in the crunchy snow up the fields

breakfast was 2 toast and ginger jam 2 syns
lunch was stuffed peppers
fresh fruit salad and yogurt for afters
snack attack mini organic raisins 1.5syns

for tea i'm thinking either pasta or SW chips[msntongue]

<span style="color:red">here's how to make stuffed peppers</span id="red">

cut peppers in half and scoop out insides
in a small pan cook some batchelors savoury rice according to instructions, add some chopped cherry tomatoes, spring onions, finely sliced garlic and small can mixed beans or baked beans, simmer until rice is just about cooked
stuff in peppers spray with frylight and bake for approx 20mins at 180

you can swap the rice for plain rice add your own spices and also swap the beans around, another nice alternative is to substitute the rice and beans for cous cous, the amount of mixture above will fill approx 6 peppers so enough for a family meal

[julieanne]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mizzy


Jan (blue moon) i'm gonna say this and you may or may not thank me for it but <span style="color:red">that looks a very small amount of food for yesterday</span id="red">, especially lunch, it may be that it's enough for you but if you are in anyway hungry and i'm hoping you're not, then i would say eat more free foods[msnsmile]


[/quote]

Wish someone would tell me I don't eat enough Mizzy [msnwink] [laugh]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mizzy

Jan (blue moon) i'm gonna say this and you may or may not thank me for it but that looks a very small amount of food for yesterday, especially lunch, it may be that it's enough for you but if you are in anyway hungry and i'm hoping you're not, then i would say eat more free foods[msnsmile]


[/quote]

Jan I have to agree with Mizzy and I remember her telling me the same thing over a year ago before I joined sw.

Helen your consultant would say the same I think, as you know she has lost a huge amount of weight eating mega bowls of pasta[msnwink][msnwink]

Try to have a proper lunch and you will find you will lose more weight without being hungry[clap]

[mizzy]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by julieanne
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mizzy


Jan (blue moon) i'm gonna say this and you may or may not thank me for it but <span style="color:red">that looks a very small amount of food for yesterday</span id="red">, especially lunch, it may be that it's enough for you but if you are in anyway hungry and i'm hoping you're not, then i would say eat more free foods[msnsmile]


[/quote]

Wish someone would tell me I don't eat enough Mizzy [msnwink] [laugh]
[/quote]

come on now Julieanne we both know it's not what you eat but what you drink [msnoo] and how well you know the local take aways after a night out, if the kebab shop owner knows you by first name then oh my we are in trouble[msnembarrased][msnsmile2][msnwink]

Green day diary again for me..............

fruits and vlf yog
banana
skinny latte HE A
pot and onion omelette made with olive oil HE B
muller lite
chicken HE B casserole with pots, mushrooms, carrots, leeks and peas
satumas
2 litres of water
HiFi bar for later which as I have used my B's will be 6 syns

1 square of cadburys dairy milk 1.5 syns

total syns for today 7.5[clap][clap]

[blue moon]

thanks so very much sound words, yesterday i didn't feel that bril. today another day and believe me if you could see what i am about to have for my tea stuffed and pigged come into mind.

Jan

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by blue moon
thanks so very much sound words, yesterday i didn't feel that bril. today another day and believe me if you could see what i am about to have for my tea stuffed and pigged come into mind.

Jan:)
[/quote]

Come on Jan spill the beans[msnwink][msnwink][msnwink]

[Pat M]

ive had an excellent day and saved most of my syns for tonight so ive got something to munch other than free foods, did 22 minutes on the treadmill and im really pleased im getting some exersise, at last, thats 3 times in the last week that ive actually done some.i just hope it assists my weight loss.
good luck to janny and tracy tonight with your weigh ins, pat

[blue moon]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Mach 2
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by blue moon
thanks so very much sound words, yesterday i didn't feel that bril. today another day and believe me if you could see what i am about to have for my tea stuffed and pigged come into mind.

Jan:)
[/quote]

Come on Jan spill the beans[msnwink][msnwink][msnwink]
[/quote]
Well!!! i pressume you mean spill the beans food wise not health wise;)another red day
28g porridge with 180ml s/s milk
melon, 2 w/meal bread with large tin of toms with 28g cheese "thrown" in with lea & perrins, black pepper,ski yogurt
melon 2 cajun chicken kebabs (butchers and syn free) with tons of swede and carrots
skinny cow lolly 3 1/2 syns.
Mizzy and Julie please please tell me to eat more!!!![msnwink]

Jan ready to explode

[canarypam]

Evening folks.

Food diary for today.

Red (again)

2 weetabix with milk from allowance
2 small slices wholemeal bread with 2 dry fried eggs
trout with lots of stir fried veg

Grapes, apple, melon and plums
Muller lite
Water

[Kazzie]

Well, here goes again.......... Realy sorry have not been around lately. Too much going on at home and not very motivated![msnsad] Luckily, I have stayed the same, which I am very pleased with as I have not been following any healthy eating programme. I did put on a lb but it seems to have disappeared. I am off to stay in our Villa Friday, (weather permitting, hope the forecasted snow doesnt cause too much disruptions), for 2 weeks and will try not to go too OTT with the eating.

Feeling really sad to be having to leave our lovely Lily in the kennels as she is only 8 months old, but have walked her past the kennels several times in the last few weeks and she has had a good look around inside yesterday[msnsmile][msnscared].

Welcome to all the newbies and well done to everybody else, you all seem to be doing so well[clap]

I promise that when I return that I will try a bit harder to contribute and will look for a class that fits in with dd's activities.

I will keep my Easter target the same for now, 7lbs, but that may be a bit optimistic[msneek]

Good luck to all for the next 2 weeks, keep up the good work.

Karen

[Tracey]

Thanks for the stuffed peppers recipe Mizzy, I'll be giving that a try[msntongue]

The only guy at our club brought in a black bean sauce he had made today, it was delicious, I'll be trying that too.[msnsmile2]

[blue moon]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Kazzie
Well, here goes again.......... Realy sorry have not been around lately. Too much going on at home and not very motivated![msnsad] Luckily, I have stayed the same, which I am very pleased with as I have not been following any healthy eating programme. I did put on a lb but it seems to have disappeared. I am off to stay in our Villa Friday, (weather permitting, hope the forecasted snow doesnt cause too much disruptions), for 2 weeks and will try not to go too OTT with the eating.

Feeling really sad to be having to leave our lovely Lily in the kennels as she is only 8 months old, but have walked her past the kennels several times in the last few weeks and she has had a good look around inside yesterday[msnsmile][msnscared].

Welcome to all the newbies and well done to everybody else, you all seem to be doing so well[clap]

I promise that when I return that I will try a bit harder to contribute and will look for a class that fits in with dd's activities.

I will keep my Easter target the same for now, 7lbs, but that may be a bit optimistic[msneek]

Good luck to all for the next 2 weeks, keep up the good work.

Karen
[/quote]

Hi Karen, sorry to see your sad face but hey just enjoy your 2 weeks at your villa and once your batteries have been recharged you'll be raring to go have a great time and think of us freezing

Jan

[janny]

Evening all - Have just got back from my class and can report another 1lb off-that leaves me 1/2 lb to reach my new target of 9st 5lb which I will stick at.In total so far I have lost 2 st 3 1/2 -something I never thought I would do .The hard part will be staying at my target I think .

[mizzy]

well done Janny that's great news[clap][clap][clap]

Karen, hope you have a lovely relaxing holiday and try not too worry too much about Lily, i know how you must feel we looked at kennels last week for Olly and i'm trying not to think about it too much[grouphug]

Mizzy

[mizzy]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by canarypam
Evening folks.

Food diary for today.

Red (again)

2 weetabix with milk from allowance
2 small slices wholemeal bread with 2 dry fried eggs
trout with lots of stir fried veg

Grapes, apple, melon and plums
Muller lite
Water


[/quote]

OMG another small looking food diary, are you not hungry just eating this Pam? or is it a case of it seeming less food when written downthan what was actually on the plate[msnsmile]

[mizzy]

Marie's views on why you should use those syns

think you could miss out the syns and lose weight quicker? YES then think again, the answer to this one is a resounding NO!!!!!!

the science part first is that eating a variety of foods kicks the metabolism into action and helps us burn fat and lose weight, depriving yourself of foods and limiting to the extreme has the opposite effect and actively encourages the body to store fat for what it thinks is a famine ahead

syns are there for a reason, imagine every other diet you've been on where certain foods are forbidden[msnscared] and imagine your life, long term without the odd chocolate, glass of wine, ice cream etc, etc, now ask yourself truthfully if you where told at the begining, no chocolate or wine (or your favourite must have food) is allowed at all, would you feel positive that you can follow a diet where foods are banned and still reach target and the biggie question is could you maintain a lifestyle to keep you at target without your favourite foods?

being the "weigh in" lady at class i've heard it all and i have come across many a person who thinks that by not eating syns they are actually going to lose weight faster and reach that target quicker, yes i admit you can do this for a few weeks and i've seen it done but i've also seen the same ladies a few weeks further along totally miserable and thinking of quitting because they cannot resist the foods they have seen as being bad for them and have been trying to exclude to the point where they are obsessed by the item, it's easy to say "i'm not eating ___________? anymore" but reality is that by saying and doing this you set yourself up to fail[msnsad]

everyone needs to feel in control and not feel a failure for having the odd glass of wine or bar of chocolate and that's where those syns come in to play, they are there for a reason, they help us stay in control and take away those forbidden, obsessive messages that can easily begin to control how we feel around food, we have the choice to choose and if you want to eat something others may see as naughty then that's why SW called them syns, it was their tongue in cheek way of saying yes, yes, yes i can eat this and still lose weight[msntongue][msnsmile2]

having the feedom to choose is a wonderful feeling and most certainly the key to long term success

[clap][clap][clap][clap][clap][clap]

[Pat M]

i think that is great mizzy, we put ourselves under so much pressure to get the weight off and it ends up working in reverse because we give up on our plan,i made a promise about 2 years ago that i would never stop going to SW and im not bothered how long it takes to lose weight i will continue to go, and when events come along, holidays and christmas,etc i make the best choices i can but if i eat more than i should, SO WHAT, i will get over it, and consequently in the last 12 months both on holiday and christmas my weight gains at those times have been less, than ive ever put on before. the only time i get dispondant is when know i have had an excellent week and i feel i deserve to lose and i dont. but i just talk to myself and start over again the next day here is me rambling again i dont know when to stop do i pat

[canarypam]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mizzy
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by canarypam
Evening folks.

Food diary for today.

Red (again)

2 weetabix with milk from allowance
2 small slices wholemeal bread with 2 dry fried eggs
trout with lots of stir fried veg

Grapes, apple, melon and plums
Muller lite
Water


[/quote]

OMG another small looking food diary, are you not hungry just eating this Pam? or is it a case of it seeming less food when written downthan what was actually on the plate[msnsmile]
[/quote]

Yes it doesn't look much does it. I was feeling really bloated yesterday because mu period is very late so couldn't manage much. I must admit I did get hungry in the evening so had a hi fi bar.

[orlandochris]

It's weigh day today, and after gorging at the weekend, I'm pretty confident I'll see at least a 1lb loss tonight. I'm hoping I can hit the 1 stone mark tonight, which should be helped by the fact that I'm playing an hour of football before I get weighed.

Fingers crossed!![msnsmile2]

[canarypam]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by janny
Evening all - Have just got back from my class and can report another 1lb off-that leaves me 1/2 lb to reach my new target of 9st 5lb which I will stick at.In total so far I have lost 2 st 3 1/2 -something I never thought I would do .The hard part will be staying at my target I think .


[/quote]

Very well done Janny [clap][clap][clap]

How about some before and after pictures of you big losers ?????

[mizzy]

good luck with the weigh in Chris

Pam i have no photos showing the new me, although i cannot see the difference that much myself[msneek] but some of us did bravely post pictures of our larger selves recently and then removed tham after a day[msnembarrased]

will post some of my upcoming florida holiday and see if i can tell the difference, friends say there is a big change but for some reason i still look in the mirror and see myself as fat[msnsad] perhaps that's still because i'm a few stone still from target

sis in laws haven't said anything at all but i have had that look[msnwink]which does make me wonder[msnsmile]

[julieanne]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mizzy
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by julieanne
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mizzy


Jan (blue moon) i'm gonna say this and you may or may not thank me for it but <span style="color:red">that looks a very small amount of food for yesterday</span id="red">, especially lunch, it may be that it's enough for you but if you are in anyway hungry and i'm hoping you're not, then i would say eat more free foods[msnsmile]


[/quote]

Wish someone would tell me I don't eat enough Mizzy [msnwink] [laugh]
[/quote]

come on now Julieanne we both know it's not what you eat but what you drink [msnoo] and how well you know the local take aways after a night out, if the kebab shop owner knows you by first name then oh my we are in trouble[msnembarrased][msnsmile2][msnwink]
[/quote]

Mizzy - pizza man, parmo man, chinese man and fish & chip man might know me by first name - but kebab man - no way [msnoo][msneek]

Seriously though I am getting these weekends under control - slowly but I'm getting there. Choosing wine rather than beer and making takeaways a treat rather than a habit.

Your post on syns is good advice for me and everyone else [clap]

Just hoping that the worst the scales say in the morning is that I've stayed the same - just don't feel confident of a loss this week [msnsad]

[julieanne]

Mizzy, I think you're being harsh on yourself there - we all know how much weight you have lost and I'm sure people around you that matter have noticed.
I'm sure you'll look great on your Florida pics :)

[canarypam]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mizzy
good luck with the weigh in Chris

Pam i have no photos showing the new me, although i cannot see the difference that much myself[msneek] but some of us did bravely post pictures of our larger selves recently and then removed tham after a day[msnembarrased]

will post some of my upcoming florida holiday and see if i can tell the difference, friends say there is a big change but for some reason i still look in the mirror and see myself as fat[msnsad] perhaps that's still because i'm a few stone still from target

sis in laws haven't said anything at all but i have had that look[msnwink]which does make me wonder[msnsmile]
[/quote]

It must be noticeable Mizzy - are you in smaller clothes sizes now? I would imagine the people who haven't commented are jealous!

[orlandochris]

I might try and post some pictures later, although it may be tricky trying to find some before photos.

[canarypam]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by orlandochris
I might try and post some pictures later, although it may be tricky trying to find some before photos.
[/quote]

How much have you lost Chris ?

Hi all, just preparing for my Thursday group tonight, we are having a taster evening and my raffle is some nice stir fry products and some lovely chinese bowls to serve it in[msnsmile]

Catch up later[msnsmile2]

P.S Just a word of warning for Quorn lovers, not all sausages are free - Smoky red Pepper Sizzlers are 1 syn per sausage on both red and green days[msnwink]

I am having them for my lunch[msntongue]

[orlandochris]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:
How much have you lost Chris ?
[/quote]

In total, 4 stone 0.5lbs, since January 2005.

Since I've been dieing this year, I've got down to 13st6.5lbs - I was 14st4lbs when I started 4 weeks ago.

[SDJ]

Well done Chris. Hope your result was good yesterday.

Can anyone taell me how many syns I should allow for roast potatoes (in Extra Virgin Olive Oil) dependant on weight etc. Have not worked it out and don't have my SW books with me in Fl.

Thanks in advance.

Sandra

[blue moon]

Mizzy your post on syns is so true i for one think that by not having any syns you will lose quicker but it just doesn't happen. In the past i had no syns but more importantly no vodka when out on a saturday night - result was a maintain how gutted was i. I tend to have 5 syns or below during the week and use my full limit on a saturday (and more[:P])

Julie hope you have a good class tonight and enjoy the tastings sounds great

Jan

[jbrinkworth]

evening everyone,

Day of school today due to snow, and I'm told tomorrow too![msnsmile2].

Been sledging with the children today, that'll of helped and boy do I need help this week. I've been [}:)]. I think it started badly with a sore back which started last friday so I gave the treadmill a miss monday and thats where it all started to go wrong. Its only today that my back feels almost normal so I think I'll start again on the treadmill on Monday and try to do damage limitation until then! I can't believe how easy it is to slip into bad habits when I was so focused last week. Never mind, tomorrows another day as they say!

The snow here has been lovely today though, we bought a sledge at xmas in the hope that we might get to use it someday after many a year making do with bits of plastic or plant trays, and it certainly got its use today! Although I was very nervous for the children as its only 4 weeks till our holiday so I really don't want anyone in plaster for that!!

Well done Mizzy for your great loss and especially well done to you Julie for reaching your target, you deserve it so much,[clap][clap][clap]. Well done everyone else whos doing better than me![msnembarrased]

Julie B

[mizzy]

Julie B, remember how far you've come and don't let a little slip up spoil it for you we all have our bad days [grouphug]

yes Pam i am in smaller sized clothes but for me i still don't see that much of a difference, there's another girl in my class who's lost just under 6 stone and funnily enough she doesn't think she's changed that much either, like me she still has a few extra stones to lose so i'm thinking that may be why i cannot see it

i've been a busy bee today, doing what i do best................... spending money[msnsmile2]
i have bought lots of lovely goodies from boots online and a few things from debenhams... shhh don't tell the husband but he's getting a special valentines treat[msnwink]

i've also booked and paid online for our parasailing, we have had to go to cocoa beach for the parasailing, disney have still not come back to me[msnsad] and we can't wait forever, we're going for 800ft high tandem parasail and you get approx 12-15 minutes up in the air[clap][clap][clap]

food wise, not perfect but still good

usual brekkie of toast and ginger jam 2syns
pasta, quorn pieces, mushrooms, peppers and red onions with honey and mustard dressing 2syns
mini honeycomb bites 4 syns
sweet pot wedges, qourn sausages and sweet chilli beans for tea
ww banoffee pudding 8syns[msnembarrased]

so more syns than i was expecting total for the day = 16[msneek]

[Sally D]

Julie - 8.5bs off by easter - lost 3.5lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 4.5lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 2.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1 lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lb so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter - weigh in Wednesday
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 9lb so far - weigh in Sunday
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 2.5 lbs off already - weigh in Tuesday
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 11.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 7lbs so far - weigh in Wednesday
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - 4lb so far
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - Thursday once back from Florida
Jan (Bluemoon) - 1 stone off by easter - lost 3lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pam - 1 stone and 0.5 lb by easter - weigh in Thursday





Updated my loss.

I lost 4lb this week.

[canarypam]

Well done Sally that's brilliant ![clap][clap][clap]

Just back from weigh in myself lost only 1/2 pound this week a bit disappointed with that but it's still a loss I suppose. Anyway that's exactly a stone in 4 weeks so I got another sticker on my book tonight![msnsmile2]

[Pat M]

im back from my weigh in and lost 1lb, im one of those slow losers but at least its coming off. julie somewhere along the way i have made a mistake with my loss on the chart, since the 18th jan ive lost a total of 4 lb including tonights 1lb so can you adjust my loss to 4 please,
well done sally thats a great loos and pam like me you might be one of the slow ones, but as long as its coming off, good luck to the others weighing in pat

[blue moon]

congratulations Sally 4lbs is fantastic and to you Canarypam 1 stone in 4 weeks is brill and as you say Pat it is coming off.

today m2m
porridge and 180ml s/s milk
melon, baked potato and cottage cheese, ski yogurt
1/2 grapefruit,lamb chops, lincoln sausage and veg, crunchie ice cream (4 syns)
highlight drink with hi fi bar

total syns 6

jan

Morning all, updates............

Julie - 8.5bs off by easter - lost 3.5lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 4.5lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 3.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1 lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lb so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter - weigh in Wednesday
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 9lb so far - weigh in Sunday
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 2.5 lbs off already - weigh in Tuesday
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 11.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 7lbs so far - weigh in Wednesday
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - 4lb so far
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - Thursday once back from Florida
Jan (Bluemoon) - 1 stone off by easter - lost 3lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pam - 1 stone and 0.5 lb by easter - lost 0.5 lb so far - weigh in Thursday

Hope its correct??

Food diary from yesterday fro me green as usual........

fruits and yog
banana
skiinny large latte HE A's
quorn sizzlers 5 syns plus new pots and veg
muller lite
three bean chilli
HiFi bar HE B
2 litres of water[angel]

small fudge bar not looked up syns yet[msnwink]

Well done all you losers, Sally, Pam and Pat, Kassie keep in touch with us you are doing well[clap]

Mizzy I love your little speech on syns, as you righly say they stand for 'synergy' and they pull the whole plan together....................

We should be eating................
80% of our food from free foods
15% from Healthy Extras
5% from syns

As its Friday I am exhusted, but looking forward to the weekend after I get our team meeting out of the way tonght[clap]

Have a great day all!!!!!

[mizzy]

congratulations to Sally, Pam and Pat [clap][clap][clap]

lots of losers this week you should all be very proud[msnsmile]

Mizzy

[orlandochris]

So I weighed in last night, and I'm happy to report a 2lb loss. I was hoping for 2.5 so I could reach the 1 stone mark, but I can't complain...

Julie - 8.5bs off by easter - lost 3.5lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 4.5lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 3.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1 lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lb so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 12lbs or under by easter - weigh in Wednesday
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 9lb so far - weigh in Sunday
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 2.5 lbs off already - weigh in Tuesday
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 13.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 7lbs so far - weigh in Wednesday
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - 4lb so far
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - Thursday once back from Florida
Jan (Bluemoon) - 1 stone off by easter - lost 3lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pam - 1 stone and 0.5 lb by easter - lost 0.5 lb so far - weigh in Thursday

[janny]

Have updated my profile below to give new target and loss to date.
Am having friends around for supper again tomorrow -new house they all want to see it and they can't all come at once here ! This time it has to be good as it is a friend who believes all my weight will go back on in record time and that I live on lettuce leaves !So amplanning on doing the lamb shanks from the latest mag for them with lots of nice veggies -do you think that will convince her it is "a diet -but not as we know it"? [msnsmile2]

Just have to find a spectacular pud now to add the final touch.Any ideas anyone?

I have just come in from my run it was a lovely one too all through local widlife parkareas so saw lots of ducks and squirrels on my way .
Had my usual breakfast of porridge with lots of fruit and will have sw carbonara for supper so its lunch I have to think about next.
Julie - 8.5bs off by easter - lost 3.5lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 4.5lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 3.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1 lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lb so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 5lbs or under by easter - lost 2st.31/2 weigh in Wednesday
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 9lb so far - weigh in Sunday
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 2.5 lbs off already - weigh in Tuesday
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 13.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 7lbs so far - weigh in Wednesday
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - 4lb so far
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - Thursday once back from Florida
Jan (Bluemoon) - 1 stone off by easter - lost 3lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pam - 1 stone and 0.5 lb by easter - lost 0.5 lb so far - weigh in Thursday

[Pat M]

mornng all, our consultant last night read out a poem, which i think from time to time we can all relate to, i dont remember it word for word, but it described an ordinary day for us slimmers and the jist of it was, it doesnt matter.All the little things that we put in our mouths that we dont count in syns, from a crust of bread, one of the kids sweets,an extra slice of cheese,etc, etc, and the list in the poem added up to 20 + syns so that on top of the ones you count, it isnt any wonder we dont know why we havent lost as much as we had hoped. so i have got myself a food diary, and also a piece of paper to write down EXACTLY what goes in my mouth, and how i feel each day when i have resisted temptation, and the proof in the pudding will hopefully be on the scales next week. hope this helps anyone who is maybe like me losing slowly. pat

Janny that's a good idea to add our total weight loss so far[clap][clap][clap] I have added mine too so come on all lets have total losses to date[clap][clap]

Julie - 8.5bs off by easter - lost 3.5lbs since Jan 2007 and in total 2 stones since Feb 2006 - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 4.5lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 3.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1 lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lb so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 5lbs or under by easter - lost 2st.31/2 weigh in Wednesday
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 9lb so far - weigh in Sunday
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 2.5 lbs off already - weigh in Tuesday
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 13.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 7lbs so far - weigh in Wednesday
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - 4lb so far
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - Thursday once back from Florida
Jan (Bluemoon) - 1 stone off by easter - lost 3lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pam - 1 stone and 0.5 lb by easter - lost 0.5 lb so far - weigh in Thursday

[orlandochris]

Julie - 8.5bs off by easter - lost 3.5lbs since Jan 2007 and in total 2 stones since Feb 2006 - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 4.5lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 3.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1 lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lb so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 5lbs or under by easter - lost 2st.31/2 weigh in Wednesday
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 9lb so far - weigh in Sunday
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 2.5 lbs off already - weigh in Tuesday
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 13.5lbs since Jan 07 and in total 4st 2.5lbs since April 05 - weigh in Thursday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 7lbs so far - weigh in Wednesday
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - 4lb so far
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - Thursday once back from Florida
Jan (Bluemoon) - 1 stone off by easter - lost 3lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pam - 1 stone and 0.5 lb by easter - lost 0.5 lb so far - weigh in Thursday

[canarypam]

Julie - 8.5bs off by easter - lost 3.5lbs since Jan 2007 and in total 2 stones since Feb 2006 - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 4.5lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 3.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1 lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lb so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 5lbs or under by easter - lost 2st.31/2 weigh in Wednesday
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 9lb so far - weigh in Sunday
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 2.5 lbs off already - weigh in Tuesday
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 13.5lbs since Jan 07 and in total 4st 2.5lbs since April 05 - weigh in Thursday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 7lbs so far - weigh in Wednesday
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - 4lb so far
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - Thursday once back from Florida
Jan (Bluemoon) - 1 stone off by easter - lost 3lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pam - 1 stone and 0.5 lb by easter - lost 0.5 lb so far since joining OV SC - 1 stone in total since 11 Jan. 07 - Weigh in Thursday

[julieanne]

Long story but I didn’t manage to get weighed this morning - might hop on the scales tomorrow or more likely I’ll wait until next Friday.

I really think I need to look for somewhere else to work as there is way too much temptation in the office I work in.
Yesterday I resisted while everyone around me ate breakfast paninis, and again at lunch time when someone made a trip to the chinese and came back with chips, fried rice and curry for five of them followed by donuts!!!!!
Today it was toasted and buttered muffins all round for breakfast and then they decided on kfc for lunch. And a massive gorgeous looking carrot cake is waiting to be eaten this afternoon. I sat and ate my chicken and sweetcorn relish sandwich both days feeling proud of myself for resisting but it’s getting harder as this temptation is put in my path every day at the moment.
I just don’t know how they do it [msneek]

And now I’ve got the weekend to contend with [msnoo]

Well done losers [clap] we have had lots of good losses over the last two weeks haven’t we?

Have a great weekend everyone [msnsmile]

[mizzy]

you've been an angel to resist all that Julieanne[clap][clap][clap]

i remember only too well the treats and goodies that get passed around the office, we used to have cream cakes for someones birthday and that was practically every week[msneek] and then the boss would suddenly take everyone out for lunch with little or no notice you'd be sat in a very expensive restaurant surrounded by temptation

now i have another set of problems being a stay at home mum, all day access to a huge american style fridge freezer, i can just about cope if i to remember to fill it with the right sort of goodies[msnwink]

have a great weekend Julieanne, be good[angel]

Well done Julieanne its so hard in an office[msnsmile2]

I had a lovely compliment today from - wait for it - the lady at Thorntons, I took my 5 y/o to the Trafford Centre, I had my usual skinny latte and Lucy had a icecream from Thorntons which we do on a regular basis and the lady asked how much weight I had lost and how fab I looked[msnsmile2] I was really chuffed as it came from someone I hardly know and yet she noticed[msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2]

Off to a SW Team Meeting tonight so catch up later, but food diary so far ........

banana
cottage cheese and pinapple on toast 2.5 syns
skinny lattes x 2 HE A's
sweet potato wedges with extra low fat mayo
water[angel]

[SDJ]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by canarypam
Julie - 8.5bs off by easter - lost 3.5lbs since Jan 2007 and in total 2 stones since Feb 2006 - weigh in Tuesday
Mizzy - 13lbs off by easter - lost 4.5lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pat - 1 stone off by easter - lost 3.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Sharon - 8lbs off by easter - lost 3lbs already - weigh in?
Fiona - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1 lbs so far - weigh in Tuesday
Kassie - 7lbs off by easter - weigh in ?
Julieanne - 7lbs off by easter lost 4lbs so far - weigh in Friday
Sally - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5.5lb so far - weigh in Thursday
Sheena - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Janny - to maintain target weight of 9 stone 5lbs or under by easter - lost 2st.31/2 weigh in Wednesday
Julie b - 1 stone off by easter - lost 9lb so far - weigh in Sunday
Paul (Jaff) - 1.5 stones off by easter - 1 stone and 2.5 lbs off already - weigh in Tuesday
Judy - 1 stone off by easter - weigh in ?
Chris - 1 stone off by easter - lost 13.5lbs since Jan 07 and in total 4st 2.5lbs since April 05 - weigh in Thursday
Paula - 1 stone off by easter - lost 5lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Tracey - 1 stone off by easter - lost 7lbs so far - weigh in Wednesday
Jill - 7lbs off by easter - lost 1.5lbs so far - weigh in Thursday
Jan - 20 lbs off by Easter - 4lb so far
Sandra - 5lbs off by easter - Thursday once back from Florida-lost 15.5lbs since Oct.06
Jan (Bluemoon) - 1 stone off by easter - lost 3lbs so far - weigh in Monday
Pam - 1 stone and 0.5 lb by easter - lost 0.5 lb so far since joining OV SC - 1 stone in total since 11 Jan. 07 - Weigh in Thursday
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Anyone got an answer on roasted potatoes cooked with Virgin Olive Oil?? please......

Sandra