I went in that Primark on Monday- what a nightmare!! couldn't move and they wouldn't let me out the way I came in, had to fight my way through the seething masses to get out!!

I don't understand - whats so special about that particular Primark - the one in Doncaster is huge but (IMHO) nothing special.

For those interested I just started an accountability thread.

The one on Oxford Street just opened the Thursday before Easter and there were rumours going round that things would be half price or a quid or something. It's huge, on 2 floors and I think it's thebiggest in the country now. It's where Allders/C&A used to be, opposite Marble Arch M&S

My mojo's coming back I was feeling really fat and lazy on Tuesday and Wednesday during the day, and really didn't want to run last night even though it was lovely weather. I forced myself to go out in the end, and did just under 8 miles, then ran to the gym this morning before doing my weights workout. It gets me there quicker than the bus, I just can never manage to be organised enough to leave stuff at the gym, and I hate running with a bag as I haven't found one that's comfortable. I picked up a running rucksack in a sale for £5 recently so I decided to give it a go, it wasn't too bad for bounce, but it rubbed a bit so I've got lovely red marks on either side of my neck today! I just hope they're not too visible... I think I need to use some vaseline or wear a top with a collar next time I attempt that. It really slows me down too, I can't believe I used to be able to run when I was carrying much more weight than that bag!

Anyway, the good news is that 6 of the 10 pounds have now gone, which puts me back at 153. That seems to be the weight my body is most comfortable at, actually. When I've been on plan for a couple of weeks I can get down as low as 149 (which is where I was before Easter), and when I have a bit of a break I bounce back towards the higher 150s, but I always seem to settle for a while at 153 in between the two. Hopefully I'll get back on track after the weekend when mum goes home (not that I don't like her being here, but it disrupts my routine - it's hard to find the time for long runs, and over the past week I went for 6 days straight of eating out at restaurants and drinking alcohol, so it's no wonder my weight bounced up a bit as that's more than I normally eat out in a month).

I'm looking forward to tonight, it will be my first night in since last Tuesday, and my new veggie box will be here (I cancelled it last week because we weren't going to be around to eat it) so I can finally get some fresh veg in me. Mum's out at my grandparents so I can just relax and unpack from the weekend (I got home at 10pm on Monday, went to the rugby after work on Tuesday getting in after 10, and running club last night getting in at 9). Then tomorrow I'm planning to do my long run after work (exciting Friday nights!) because mum's out again, then off to Huddersfield for the weekend probably.

Ooooh hello! You're back!

Helen - I know how powerful that lack of motivation feeling can be so a HUGE well done for your run! Those other 4lbs will be gone soon - just temporary visitors.

One very good reason for double checking where your eBay seller is located... I just received this email:

Dears: U peyment,1st!I am already shipping for u after ur peyment 3 work days!shipping time about:20work days!Pl u know!Ur pure-hearted freind caci

The eBay ad said it would be sent by standard first class recorded. I know that Royal Mail can be a bit slow sometimes but an estimated shipping time of 20 days.....???? OMG - I really HATE that text speak - I can't work out if she is illiterate or whether English is her second language. One thing is guaranteed - that is NOT the person who wrote the eBay advert - that was beautifully done. Fred will have to wait for his little present.

I always worry about pure-hearted friends I don't know...

I must be feeling perkier today, I've just been out to buy some leggings to wear under a (very short) dress on Saturday night. I've worn it over jeans before, but I've decided it's time to attempt to keep up with fashion

OMG Leggings But you have fabby legs so you'll be fine.

Your pure-hearted friend.... She doesn't appear to have English as her first language, but you can never tell.... I think some foreigners speak better English than the vast majority!

I've been to the gym and worked surprisingly hard, even though it didn't feel like it at the time... Gotta love those weights I'm taking Creatine after my workouts, so it's imperative that I stay away from the scales now... I was tempted to step on them this morning but I thought it would p me off, so I stayed away! I have a double incentive now! Hopefully the Creatine will help the knee, and increase my upper body strength - I want to be doing handstands and handstand press-ups and thingies and floor rolls, maybe it's all in my head, but I hope it will help!

I think the fashion for leggings with dresses look great - how different from the way they used to be! I don't think I'll ever wear them again.

Hmmm - I double checked on that seller and she's definitely registered as being in London then checked on the email addy I sent the payment to and it ends in cn which I think means that its Chinese. Last time I bought something from China by accident it was total rubbish - nothing like the picture - hope its a bit different this time.

Yes, .cn is china (I have a map on my office wall which has all the gtlds on - how sad am I?!)

Hello everyone

Well I've been kind of quiet again. I have of course read your posts and kept up with your news but I just felt unable to write anything. My hormones were at me again I think and I just felt that I didn't have anything of interest to say. I realise this is becoming a bit of a regular occurence but I am definitely going to get my Oil of Evening Primrose this month.

I have another crop of coldsores which are making me feel lousy. I ate like an absolutel pig over Easter got on the scales Tuesday morning and found that I was ten stone 3lbs oh I felt terrible. I had read that Helen had gained 10lbs and didn't I dream of Helen last night I think I am going quite mad. In my dream she ran into a restaurant where I was sitting she might have even had wheelie looking trainers on. I couldn't see her face properly but I knew it was her and I said jesus I cannot see 10lb of fat on you at all and I said can you feel it at all and Helen said it was on her back. Then she ran off again. Am I bonkers or what. Anyway I weighed myself this morning and found that I was nine stone 13 so it must have been a period gain.

I was so greedy Sunday I cannot remember if I even posted I had a few vodkas with my father who I have to say was a bit cranky, came home and ate like a complete pig. A huge dinner then a Rolo choccy desert to this I added Black Magic truffles. I felt so sick. Monday I just felt so lousy. I'd also had a massive meal on the Friday with my hubby when we went out.

I have to say its been nice this week eating sensibly and feeling normal again.

I bought myself yet another smocky top this one is much nicer and doesn't make my bosoms look so big. It has more of a square cut neck it has a brown background with little green hearts on it. Its more of a dress really. I am too old to do the leggings thing but I intend wearing it over jeans. I don't want to look too mutton.

Not much else has been going on in my life. Hubby is working all weekend so things will be quiet so expect lots of dull posts from me.

Take care my friends

Michele

Michele why don't you keep track of your cycles at mymonthlycycles.com. I find it really useful. Someone on here recommended it.

Your posts are never dull

Hello michelle! for you! I did enjoy reading about your Helen dream! I dreamt I was preggers and that we bought a baby seat in Tesco for £7.99.... I am seeing my kickboxing friend with the baby tonight - I think it was on my mind! I'm so freaked out by the fact that she just didn't know for 3 months!

Anyway - kickboxing last night was fun! I got an almost black eye! Someone's shoulder caught me on the cheekbone and I have a tiny bruise there. It really hurts to press it, so I won't do that again! About an inch to the right and I would've had a shiner I am aching and sore all over, I went to the gym yesterday and did 2 kickboxing classes and it's all good. Tonight I've got an hour and a half kickboxing private lesson with Yummy Mummy. I'm looking forward to it, but also I'm TIRED! Leave me alone! I suppose I might perk up after some tea and Pro Plus etc

at the dream

I finally paid my entry fee for Amsterdam last night. I'm now officially signed up for 2 marathons this year... I'm hoping to do a long run tonight after work, but I'm not sure what my motivation will be like by 6pm. The plan is to do 3 hours, but the call of wine and chocolate might defeat me.