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Sheesh Kebab???????????

sarah its one of the words you learn to change when theres kids about , wouldnt want them picking it up now , i have a whole dictionary of things that should be sweary words

Oh! Never thought of that..... What are the rest of them - I'm going to need them! Last night I had to sign a promise never to use any kind of language which would be 'considered a swear or slang word to any section or sub-section of the community' or 'might be considered to be detrimental or defamatory to any ethnic minority or sub-section of the community'. If you think about it hard that kind of leaves me with the word 'bother' - and no doubt someone out there would object to that!

So let me have your list..... PLEASE!

Hi everyone

Phoebe, I was just reading back through the messages and spooted the one where you said it feels like you have forgotten how to diet....a couple of months ago I went through the same sort of thing...feelings wise...I still managed to be losing weight, because I stuck to my 1500 calories, it was all done by basically eating the same thing day in and day out and I found that was my problem....I had just got used to eating the same things over and over again and I was getting fed up with it...it was almost like my mind suddenly blocked out all the other food that was available and I just couldn't think what else I could have...for 2 weeks I ate a sandwich for my lunch, weightwatchers lasagne with baked potato and veg for dinner and a sandwich, chocolate biscuit and a cadbury's options drink for supper....Now I really had no excuse to get ideas of other things to cook, I must have over 200 slimming magazines in my cupboard where I could have got some recipes, but it took me 2 weeks to even think about it.
well I fanally did and had myself a mega cooking session and I filled my freezer with lots of different meals...oh yeah and I wrote the recipes of my favourite ones down so that if this ever happens again I am better armed to deal with it this time.

Weigh in was another good one for me again this week, I am really surprised because TOM must definitely be due to make an appearance, this has been my 5th good weigh in and this weeks I have been just so crabby and snappy with everyone it can't be far away, but still another 2lbs loss to report...the one thing that really amazed me is that now means I have lost exactly 10 stone and that is just 2lbs less than the weight I want to finally weigh...quite an overwhelming feeling to say the least

Ali

Oh well done Ali and Congratulations. Ten stones is no mean feat, celebrate by buying yourself ............anything!!

Apart from ww lasagne you are probably sick of them

Its very depressing for me that Ali last year weighed more than me now she is 214lbs and Im 249! WELL DONE ALI and to me I can only say

your right veggie I am sick of ww lasagne now, i've taken to making my own, less calories and much tastier

Big {{{{{hug}}}}} for Veggie, come on girl don't be depressed if I can do this you can too...I used to get so sick of hearing people who were losing weight say that, I used to think yeah they can but I can't, but it isn't true, you can do anything you set your mind too so long as you believe in yourself...you can do it

TQ...I was thinking about buying some new stuff but over the past month or so I have bought quite a bit and they are already starting to get baggy on me...after saying that hubby suggested earlier that I bought a personal cd player to use while I am at the gym, I think I might take him up on that one, I never even gave something like that a thought

TOM made its appearance this evening so I am even more surprised at my good loss this week, I can only put it down to drinking so much and getting back to the gym, but whatever it was that did it I'm not complaining

Have a good weekend everyone

Ali

Well done Ali. You have lost a whole person.

Can I thank everyone for the motivational tips they have given Veggie & Phoebe. Like them I am struggling big style at the moment. I know what I should be doing but can I get myself motivated to do it - no. I gained 2lbs this week and even that hasn't been enough to force me back into it.

I am having a very stressful time at the moment, mainly at work. But I should be coping with it better than this. There is a chance - all be it a slim one - that i'll be made redundant before the autumn. Even the thought of this turns me to jelly - I have told no one - not even Ray as his job is also on the line - on a more day to day basis and feel this is enough for us both to cope with. Madness I know but I just haven't found a time to sit him down and explain all the changes that are happening at my work. Nor do I have all the facts at my fingertips yet - mainly the rumour mill at work.

But I know I have to. I am eating and drinking and not working out and the only reason is the stress. The new director is coming to my office in a couple of weeks. I'd rather try and get the most uptodate version of what is going on from him before I discuss all our options with Ray. The new Director is very approachable & so far honest. They are realigning the IT department in a central location - probably Glasgow - I live well within travelling distance to commute daily - do it often enough at the moment - so I think realistically I should be fine on the job front. Its those who would need to travel from Aberdeen or Galashiels who are really in difficulty.

Anyway I think this is the real readon I am struggling. Being a stress eater I am coping in my usual way. Roll on the meeting and I can pull myself together. Stick with me everyone I am here for the duration, I have just stepped off the plan for a wee while. I am going to prove to myself that I am capable of losing this weight this time - job hassles or no job hassles

Veggie & Phoebe we can do. Only we can do it for us. Veggie as from tomorrow I'm going to join you on your food diary. Not expecting a good day until Tuesday. Seans birthday on Monday with pizza for dinner and his party tomorrow - but I have to start somewhere.

Now I've shared all that I best get back to kicking this butt, else it's only going to get bigger

Hugs to all of you who are struggling at the moment, I am arguing with myself all the time at the moment(Next stop insanity!!), I havent written in my food diary since Tuesday and I really need to, this next 2 weeks is going to be a trying time for me cos it could turn into a real choc fest if I don't watch out. We are all here for each other and we will keep picking each other up along the way we are going to do it we really are, now sing along with me
"Ain't no mountain high enough....."
" .to keep me from getting to goooooo-o -al"

Isn't it strange that we are all struggling at the same time.... even eating a bit more like Stef told me hasn't helped at all - if anything its done the reverse and I keep wanting to eat even more. Before I added those 500 cals I wasn't feeling particularly hungry, now I am hungry ALL THE TIME again - its like going back to the beginning.

I used to be a stress eater, but I can honestly say that I haven't got any real stress at the moment (except the stress that I am sort of making happen by being irritable - which I think is caused by the diet). Maybe I'm bored... I don't know.... I don't feel very positive at the moment - in fact I feel really quite miserable. I'm still sticking to it - as revised by Stef - but only just.

I think it is the time of year , we are being hit with the first long weekend of the year, Easter goodies everywhere, changes of routine, kids at home etc.
But look outside, Spring has definetely sprung the temps are rising (albeit slowly) and the summer is just around the corner, more of our flesh is going to be on show (or should that be less!!) and we have worked hard to feel more comfortable about ourselves this year.
We are all going to be paid up members of the 'cast off cardigan' brigade this summer, sleeveless tops here we come.

No way am I baring my arms taking my coat off is as naked as Im getting outdoors in summer.

just been shoppimg with the kids and oh lordy all the shops have there summer range in so looks like no new summer clothes for me ...........walking about less than half naked just doesnt appeal to me although dh was quite looking forward to the prospect