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What seems like an age ago now I wrote a blog entry because I started the day moaning about that "I have only lost 3lb this week". I did end that blog entry realising that at the time I had made a major achievements since starting.
Today I set out for my morning run but the weather was great and I felt great so thought lets push it a bit. Well I have only just run 7.25 miles !!!!!! This is the guy ...
Today I set out for my morning run but the weather was great and I felt great so thought lets push it a bit. Well I have only just run 7.25 miles !!!!!! This is the guy ...
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What seems like an age ago now I wrote a blog entry because I started the day moaning about that "I have only lost 3lb this week". I did end that blog entry realising that at the time I had made a major achievements since starting.
Today I set out for my morning run but the weather was great and I felt great so thought lets push it a bit. Well I have only just run 7.25 miles !!!!!! This is the guy ...
Today I set out for my morning run but the weather was great and I felt great so thought lets push it a bit. Well I have only just run 7.25 miles !!!!!! This is the guy ...
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Here we go on the last and longest part of this journey. I have come so far it is quite scary. I feel a different person I love being slim, I love being able to do more things but now this is the life style for me and all thanks to LL.
I some how dont like the word maintenence as it implies a bunch of people in overalls fixing things. I dont feel like I need to be "fixed" but this will happen I am ...
I some how dont like the word maintenence as it implies a bunch of people in overalls fixing things. I dont feel like I need to be "fixed" but this will happen I am ...
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Think there is a song with this title - must look it up.
On holiday again so staying away with the family in a hotel just outside of Edinburgh. Day went well and I was able to make good choices until evening meal when it was decided to have a curry and whilst I did not eat a lot I felt a tad guilty just with the amount I did eat. Think this might be a "problem" at the moment as still working on por...
On holiday again so staying away with the family in a hotel just outside of Edinburgh. Day went well and I was able to make good choices until evening meal when it was decided to have a curry and whilst I did not eat a lot I felt a tad guilty just with the amount I did eat. Think this might be a "problem" at the moment as still working on por...
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Not much more to say - I ate too much today - I know why but dont seem to help much 
Oh well a new day tommorrow.
Oh well a new day tommorrow.
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Yipee I am home
Sorry about the screw up with days etc but sure you understand. Been a trying time for the last few days. What seems to have happened is I had a small hole in my bowel that leaked into my stomach - think a form of Peritonitis. Had massive doses of antibiotics and woke today as right as rain. So the doctors have let me come home.
Thanks for the support etc - will get me days sorted ...
Sorry about the screw up with days etc but sure you understand. Been a trying time for the last few days. What seems to have happened is I had a small hole in my bowel that leaked into my stomach - think a form of Peritonitis. Had massive doses of antibiotics and woke today as right as rain. So the doctors have let me come home.
Thanks for the support etc - will get me days sorted ...
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Tuesday at around midnight I had to wake the OH as I was in pain to say the least. This has led me to being taken to hospital in abulance etc etc. The Dr's thought was gallstones and all I could think is here we go lets blame LL. So far no diagnosis and I am sat in hospital drinking water (nowt new there) and back on abstinece well not really just not allowed food.
The great thing is all the nurses...
The great thing is all the nurses...
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For the 1st time in 216 days I cannot think of a title to my entry - I think it is because I am starting to find eating healthy is really coming fairly easy. I am eating the "trigger foods" on the RTM plan but to be honest they aint triggering anything . < Food alert > Went out the other day with the OH and she made me go to what used to be my favourite fish and chip restaurant. I decided what...
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Back from me holiday- had a great time and fortunately where was staying could have a sensible lunch so that helped no end. In the evenings was fine and had a couple of steak meals and had indian on 2 nights. The great news according to my scales at home put nothing on so that is just plain super.
I bought a Nike+ so have started jogging - its a great gadget as it records my runs etc and this nice ...
I bought a Nike+ so have started jogging - its a great gadget as it records my runs etc and this nice ...
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"We're all going on a summer holiday" )
see you in a week
)see you in a week
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WI last night and lost another 8lbs in the last 2 weeks - that means I have lost 10 stone 4lbs since starting LL. I cannot find any more words to say how pleased I am and what a change it has made to me.
Yesterday I had my last LL porridge another milestone crossed - just bars now to the end. I feel like a long journey is coming to an end and in many ways feel kind of sad and yet happy. No time to ...
Yesterday I had my last LL porridge another milestone crossed - just bars now to the end. I feel like a long journey is coming to an end and in many ways feel kind of sad and yet happy. No time to ...
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Been days and days since writing a blog entry - which might be interesting in itself. I must say RTM is settling down for me. I hated it a week ago as was dried fruit and nuts week both of which I never eat – perhaps not true because I tried dried fruit and enjoyed them.
Out socialising at the weekend. It started by taking the OH out for lunch which must say was not a major problem just made some...
Out socialising at the weekend. It started by taking the OH out for lunch which must say was not a major problem just made some...
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Last night WI and according to the scale had gained 1.5 lbs. Which when I put into perspective was absolutely fine as I was wearing a lot more clothes as somebody said was summer but it was cold and raining so was in heavy trousers and trainers etc previous week had shorts and T shirt. I have also perhaps been overdoing the fruit thing so need pull that back a bit this week 
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RTM is going well jus...
.RTM is going well jus...
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WI tonight had to miss last weeks so this has been 2 weeks and still lost some weight. Least it has slowed down a bit and pretty happy with that - did "pig" out on some grapes tonight no idea why to be honest - perhaps a bit of crooked thinking
Have to say RTM is not easy but guess thats the way of life
Oh well forward we travel into next week.
Have to say RTM is not easy but guess thats the way of life
Oh well forward we travel into next week.
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Simple statement ate too much and now feel guilty and mad 
- 1st time since starting, Why oh why? Oh well tommorrow is another day I suppose.
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Great day today - weather super - great day at work things went right - great time cooking - got meal portions right.
Best bit was a great bike ride along the paths and down to the beach and really put some speed on and was awesome fun. Riding along thinking I am 57 years old and feeling like a young kid on a bike
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BteIwbKU_iQ
Best bit was a great bike ride along the paths and down to the beach and really put some speed on and was awesome fun. Riding along thinking I am 57 years old and feeling like a young kid on a bike
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BteIwbKU_iQ
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I used to many years ago before put on weight used to go hillwalking. One of my "achievements" when I started LL was to walk up a Munro, a Scottish mountain over 3000 ft. Well today I set off from home at 6:00 am to walk up Ben Wyvis by 7:30 am I was off. By 11:30 am I was sitting on the top of the mountain feeling great. The walk up was amazing. I got breathless and had to stop to take a breather...
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WI tonight and I have lost nothing and put on nothing !!!!!!
It is a really, really odd feeling. It is the 1st time in 26 weeks where I have not lost weight. On the other hand I am eating "real" food and not put any on so something must be right. I cant decide to feel great or feel dissapointed. No worries will get my head around it in the end - unfortunately too much work in the next couple of day...
It is a really, really odd feeling. It is the 1st time in 26 weeks where I have not lost weight. On the other hand I am eating "real" food and not put any on so something must be right. I cant decide to feel great or feel dissapointed. No worries will get my head around it in the end - unfortunately too much work in the next couple of day...
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I am amazed how stupid I am at times and just dont learn. I fell into the "not planning mode" yesterday and yep was bored and felt like sh..... Today much better planned my day and generally had fun - doh one day will learn.
This must be the 1st Fathers Day when I never had any chocolate from the kids and got a great Medium sized T shirt - MEDIUM not XXXXXXL
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Have really discove...
This must be the 1st Fathers Day when I never had any chocolate from the kids and got a great Medium sized T shirt - MEDIUM not XXXXXXL
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Have really discove...
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I think I have had (still !!!! ) boring day for months - least did not revert to food (yet !!!!)
Wish I could find something to keep me occupied for longer than 10 minutes - evn the gym is closed and weather not great so not going for a walk.
Oh well tommorrow is another day.
Wish I could find something to keep me occupied for longer than 10 minutes - evn the gym is closed and weather not great so not going for a walk.
Oh well tommorrow is another day.
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Well thought that eating woulrap portion controld put weight on and what I thought was crap portion control I have lost another 5lbs - I stood on the scales and simply did not believe it.
I have learnt this week about portion control and I can avoid some pitfalls it about being aware of what my body is saying to me - not my head I was scared that I would be straight back to old thinking but curre...
I have learnt this week about portion control and I can avoid some pitfalls it about being aware of what my body is saying to me - not my head
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This RTM is turning into a pain in the backside. I cant seem to get the portion control right. I am currently feeling stuffed and clearly need to cut down on meal size but finding that hard. I suppose it is a "Route" I am on and clearly I have not "Arrived" yet
People told me it was easy on the packs and now I really understand what they were speaking about.
1st day back at work today...
This RTM is turning into a pain in the backside. I cant seem to get the portion control right. I am currently feeling stuffed and clearly need to cut down on meal size but finding that hard. I suppose it is a "Route" I am on and clearly I have not "Arrived" yet
People told me it was easy on the packs and now I really understand what they were speaking about.
1st day back at work today...
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Another great WI as I have made the total of 9 stones lost now !!!:D what also pleases me more is my BMI has dropped below 30 which really means more to me as getting nearer that healthy figure. As a male of course have a bit more leeway in the numbers.
This week has been really interesting I have been learning about portion control but the main thing learnt is "it is only food". I thought I would ...
This week has been really interesting I have been learning about portion control but the main thing learnt is "it is only food". I thought I would ...
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Not even the end of the day and already made 2 goals.
Swim 30 lengths in 30 mins
Ride up the hill leaving the swimming pool
I made them both this morning. I know compared to climbing Everest it dont amount to a hill of beans but made me feel good.
Next problem - what next goals do I need set ?
Swim 30 lengths in 30 mins
Ride up the hill leaving the swimming pool
I made them both this morning. I know compared to climbing Everest it dont amount to a hill of beans but made me feel good.
Next problem - what next goals do I need set ?
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Last 3 days have been really interesting, well been interesting inside my head. I have been having some guilty feelings about eating. I feel sometime like I have been naughty taking food and doing something that is wrong. I must have read the recipe book about a dozen time just to check that what I have eaten is ok and I am allowed it.
The other interesting thing was I think I understood at lunchti...
The other interesting thing was I think I understood at lunchti...
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Sorry guys food alert so if that a problem then please stop reading.
I have just cooked my lunch - bit of protein - and found I could not even eat it all. My brain said eat it all but listened to my body and stopped. I really going to have fun with portion controll but we will get there.
The burning question is do I throw the other half of it away or keep it and use it on Saturday when can mix it wi...
I have just cooked my lunch - bit of protein - and found I could not even eat it all. My brain said eat it all but listened to my body and stopped. I really going to have fun with portion controll but we will get there.
The burning question is do I throw the other half of it away or keep it and use it on Saturday when can mix it wi...
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Tomorrow it starts RTM here we come. Tonight I went to the freezer for the 1st time in 6 months and got my chicken out for tomorrow. So food and I are going to speak again and that will be interesting. I have spent some time after the getting home from the WI reading the books and must say looks interesting.
yea worried a tad but really looking forward to learning some new eating habits which hope...
yea worried a tad but really looking forward to learning some new eating habits which hope...
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Had a strange day today - not in what happening but my head is a in a strange place. My OH would say my head is always in a strange place but look who she married - enough of that.
Tomorrow will be my last day of 100% as go into RTM on Thursday and I am both excited, scared sh....' less, worried, fearful and .......... well lots of feelings. I am going to have to make choices over food and I want...
- enough of that.Tomorrow will be my last day of 100% as go into RTM on Thursday and I am both excited, scared sh....' less, worried, fearful and .......... well lots of feelings. I am going to have to make choices over food and I want...
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Went swimming as on holiday spent a bit longer in the pool and peddled home the long way - weather is great. It is sunny and warm and clear blue sky
Started gardening at about 10:30 and have spent all day in the garden only just come in - what a stonking day.
One great thing about loosing weight is I have spent all day on my feet and done loads of gardening and I still feel as fresh as a daisy. Ti...
Started gardening at about 10:30 and have spent all day in the garden only just come in - what a stonking day.
One great thing about loosing weight is I have spent all day on my feet and done loads of gardening and I still feel as fresh as a daisy. Ti...
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Well that was different much more social and as was all of us the 1st time not too hard. To be honest found it a tad easy I work harder when am by myself but that will come over the weeks. Wow did I just say that the gym was easy phew don't recognise myself
I am now on holiday so planning some long walks and gardening for next couple of weeks.
Not much more to say really as Thursday looms when RTM...
I am now on holiday so planning some long walks and gardening for next couple of weeks.
Not much more to say really as Thursday looms when RTM...
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WI tonight and picked up my final weeks supply of 28 sachets / bars. Funny really I feel quite contented with this part of the journey. I look back at it with real feelings of enjoyment and some sense of pride that I have made it this far on the journey to the "new me". This last week of 100% whilst I am sure will be easy the next part is going to be a real roller-coaster ride. I am already buckli...
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Not posted for a while reason simple nothing really happened in my dull life Had a nice relaxing weekend - spent Saturday gardening and then watching DvD's, Sunday went to boot sale with the OH picked up some bargains then back to garden. Now I write it down looks like a boring weekend but was nice.
LL goes on I have one more week of abstinence then into RTM we go. I am starting to look forward t...
Had a nice relaxing weekend - spent Saturday gardening and then watching DvD's, Sunday went to boot sale with the OH picked up some bargains then back to garden. Now I write it down looks like a boring weekend but was nice.LL goes on I have one more week of abstinence then into RTM we go. I am starting to look forward t...
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Stood on the scales tonight and I have lost another 8 lbs that means I have lost 8 stones in total, yes 8 stones !!!! I guess my long walk on Saturday would account for a lot of that but I feel so good.
2 more weeks of abstinence to go but all this is a total bonus so I can then enjoy the ride in RTM.
Must say now getting a bit bored with some people telling me I have already lost enough weight. I s...
2 more weeks of abstinence to go but all this is a total bonus so I can then enjoy the ride in RTM.
Must say now getting a bit bored with some people telling me I have already lost enough weight. I s...
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I would have written this last night but was just far to knackered.
Yesterday I walked the Dava Way long distance path a total of 25 miles (40K) it was great apart from having to walk along old train track ballast which was really hard on the feet. This is the furthest I have ever walked in one day and I would have never got as far a few months ago. I had to use 2 bars to keep me going hope I don't...
Yesterday I walked the Dava Way long distance path a total of 25 miles (40K) it was great apart from having to walk along old train track ballast which was really hard on the feet. This is the furthest I have ever walked in one day and I would have never got as far a few months ago. I had to use 2 bars to keep me going hope I don't...
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Checked the weather forecast and looks set fair for tommorrow and have persuaded the OH to drop me at the start of the Dava Way. Its a 23 mile walk from start to end and a couple of miles at the end to the train station home. Website if you interested :- http://www.davaway.org.uk/
Not done a walk like this for the best part of 20 plus years so going to be interesting what I feel like doing it. I a...
Not done a walk like this for the best part of 20 plus years so going to be interesting what I feel like doing it. I a...
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3 lbs down I knew this was a lower drop week for some reason I often get 2 big'ish weeks and then a smaller one - odd dont do anything different just my body like my brain is a bit odd.
I am getting closer to that target that I have in my head and feeling great in myself. I am still working on thinking through the choices I will have to make in the future and how they will make me feel. But today I...
I am getting closer to that target that I have in my head and feeling great in myself. I am still working on thinking through the choices I will have to make in the future and how they will make me feel. But today I...
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For the last few days I have been thinking about what will I do when the packs ends for me. Guess as June 2nd (I go into RTM then) is coming up quicker and quicker the reality is looming. Since Jan 6th I have not had to think about food or make any real choices but that previous nasty guy called food is coming back. I know RTM will "teach" me about it but ............... still a bit scary. Still a...
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For the last few days I have been thinking about what will I do when the packs ends for me. Guess as June 2nd (I go into RTM then) is coming up quicker and quicker the reality is looming. Since Jan 6th I have not had to think about food or make any real choices but that previous nasty guy called food is coming back. I know RTM will "teach" me about it but ............... still a bit scary. Still a...
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Wi tonight and why oh why did I not wear lighter trousers or shoes or even go commando - I was exactly 1/2 lb off of making a total of 7.5 stones lost
Who really cares I am telling people it is 7.5 stones lost in 17 weeks I am totally amazed and pleased.. I have also lost 16 inches in my waist size so it is little wonder I have about 2 pairs of trousers to wear. My OH is refusing to let me buy cl...
Who really cares I am telling people it is 7.5 stones lost in 17 weeks I am totally amazed and pleased.. I have also lost 16 inches in my waist size so it is little wonder I have about 2 pairs of trousers to wear. My OH is refusing to let me buy cl...
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I am getting pissed off with going to put on clothes and they don't fit they are TOO BIG !!!! I am quickly running out of items I can wear will be soon down to having to wear my swimming trunks to go out in .
I also have to say getting a bit bored now with the food packs but can see a light at the end of the tunnel and there is no way I am giving up now. I have come too far to give up. Went to t...
. I also have to say getting a bit bored now with the food packs but can see a light at the end of the tunnel and there is no way I am giving up now. I have come too far to give up. Went to t...
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WI tonight and said goodbye to another 5 lbs I just cant stop smiling another 5lbs nearer to the final goal (no idea what that will be but sure I will reach it).
Good meeting tonight as we had a couple of new people which always helps give some different perspective on things.
4 weeks left on abstinence which is not long but actually I am starting to look towards the next phase of this journey. Mi...
I just cant stop smiling another 5lbs nearer to the final goal (no idea what that will be but sure I will reach it).Good meeting tonight as we had a couple of new people which always helps give some different perspective on things.
4 weeks left on abstinence which is not long but actually I am starting to look towards the next phase of this journey. Mi...
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I spent 2 hours today doing the ironing (I know I am male but I know what an iron does 
) as I was doing this it occurred to me that I have to iron my stuff more than I used to. I no longer fill my clothes to the brim so all the creases now show must say this made me giggle.
I also went into Next today and found clothes that fitted and they were not the largest trousers that I bought - oh boy d...
) as I was doing this it occurred to me that I have to iron my stuff more than I used to. I no longer fill my clothes to the brim so all the creases now show must say this made me giggle.I also went into Next today and found clothes that fitted and they were not the largest trousers that I bought - oh boy d...
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My ISP been down most of the day. Before I started LL I would have been raging around the house at both people and life etc etc. I would have eaten enough food to feed a family of 4 for a week. What did I do?
I went to the gym and had a great work out.
I spent time building models (I play tabletop wargaming - I know sad)
I spent time gardening
Watched TV
Spent time chatting with family
Totally stress f...
I went to the gym and had a great work out.
I spent time building models (I play tabletop wargaming - I know sad)
I spent time gardening
Watched TV
Spent time chatting with family
Totally stress f...
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Todays saga continues the list of things that have gone bad grew all day.
My work computer went pfffff so could not do any work all day. This would normally be fine but bit snowed under at moment.
Went out in car and funny noise and car now needs a new front bearing.
Had two parcels booked and the courier never turned up.
All in all today should have never started.
I am amazed how stress free I feel - ...
My work computer went pfffff so could not do any work all day. This would normally be fine but bit snowed under at moment.
Went out in car and funny noise and car now needs a new front bearing.
Had two parcels booked and the courier never turned up.
All in all today should have never started.
I am amazed how stress free I feel - ...
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Phew - moan - groan life is a drag today - nothing specific just every thing in general. Went swimming and normally this is a time for me to think but well ............ I swam. Got a nasty cold sore on my lip, split the skin on my finger so hurts when typing and keep catching it, got a skin rash that itches like B...., feel tired.
I reckon its just a bad case of "Alice" a friend of mine called Chri...
I reckon its just a bad case of "Alice" a friend of mine called Chri...
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Well only 2.5 lbs and I am pleased. Few weeks ago I would be miserable but I feel good because it is down. I can still see me hitting my target by the end of RTM. If I am honest if somebody called stop now I would be ecstatic with what has happened so every move downwards now is a total bonus.
Perhaps a bit more exercise this week could help. I have a personal training session at the gym booked for...
Perhaps a bit more exercise this week could help. I have a personal training session at the gym booked for...
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Well only 2.5 lbs and I am pleased. Few weeks ago I would be miserable but I feel good because it is down. I can still see me hitting my target by the end of RTM. If I am honest if somebody called stop now I would be ecstatic with what has happened so every move downwards now is a total bonus.
Perhaps a bit more exercise this week could help. I have a personal training session at the gym booked for...
Perhaps a bit more exercise this week could help. I have a personal training session at the gym booked for...
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Had a great day out in Glasgow and never a problem with that ex-friend of mine called food Spent loads of money and got loads of goodies. Feeling really smug as put some cloths on which are L not XXXXL and they fit comfortably and if anything a little too big - goodie Medium on its way
All in all a good weekend
Spent loads of money and got loads of goodies. Feeling really smug as put some cloths on which are L not XXXXL and they fit comfortably and if anything a little too big - goodie Medium on its way All in all a good weekend
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Been wondering when the "true" test will come. Tomorrow off with a friend to Glasgow for an event ( wont say what event is or would just confirm to you that I am a major saddo ). I will be out all day so saved up an extra bar so 2 bars tomorrow. I should be fine but still we will see. Never had to resort to having 2 bars in one day so not bad considering how long been on the LL.
Apart from going to...
Apart from going to...
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100 days on this journey. I am amazed at doing this for 100 days !!!!! I know there are plenty of people who have done much more but this feels like a real milestone for me. I started a short list of things that have changed in the last 100 days and it just grew and “grew like Topsy”. Just a few highlights:-
Over 6 stone lost
No longer sit in front of a computer for hours playing online games
I...
Over 6 stone lost
No longer sit in front of a computer for hours playing online games
I...
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For the first time in what seems like months I have been thinking about food. I think it might be down to me setting a date when food and I are going to talk again. Perhaps I should write a letter to "Food" to let him know my feelings and how we are going to proceed. Or perhaps I will just go and have a drink of water
Great comments in the office today from a couple of people who have not seen me...
Great comments in the office today from a couple of people who have not seen me...
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WI tonight and 5.5 lbs down - great news. It was measuring day and I have lost a total of 11 inches from my waist - yes 11 inches - LL gobsmacks me yet again.
I am so on track to make one of my targets by the end of May when I plan to move into RTM.
I cannot even begin to tell you how great this makes me feel
I am so on track to make one of my targets by the end of May when I plan to move into RTM.
I cannot even begin to tell you how great this makes me feel
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So far I have had a great day - just full of things - well mostly gardening.
This morning dawn bright and very sunny so nice walk to the gym. At the risk of being sexist the gym should have a sign that say "Larger women please wear suitable underwear". Either that or all males should be given blinkers so they can only look forwards. It really is a tad distracting but I digress .
The rest of the day...
This morning dawn bright and very sunny so nice walk to the gym. At the risk of being sexist the gym should have a sign that say "Larger women please wear suitable underwear". Either that or all males should be given blinkers so they can only look forwards. It really is a tad distracting but I digress
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Spent some time over the last week or two chatting with the OH (have to speak to her sometimes or she moans ) about when I move from 100% into RTM etc etc
So I have decided that at the end of May I will whatever weight I am at will be moving into RTM. I thought about setting a weight but that is not a motivator for me. I love the weight I am at today as I can wear a suit and I feel great. I know...
) about when I move from 100% into RTM etc etcSo I have decided that at the end of May I will whatever weight I am at will be moving into RTM. I thought about setting a weight but that is not a motivator for me. I love the weight I am at today as I can wear a suit and I feel great. I know...
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Just back from my 13th WI and I have lost a total of 6 stones !!!!!!!
13 weeks and 6 stones lost I am totally gobsmacked
I had today to go to a sport shop and buy some new swimming trunks or there was an embarrassing moment about to happen. That was me in a sports shop buying swimming trunks - trunks not the biggest shorts - trunks.
Not sure I am beginning to even recognise myself
13 weeks and 6 stones lost I am totally gobsmacked
I had today to go to a sport shop and buy some new swimming trunks or there was an embarrassing moment about to happen. That was me in a sports shop buying swimming trunks - trunks not the biggest shorts - trunks.
Not sure I am beginning to even recognise myself
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Boo hiss back to work tommorrow - will be chained to a computer all day
LL still going well - I think I can see what target to get to before RTM. I need to confirm it in my head. Dam LL sometimes makes my brain hurt
Holiday weekends are never long enough they should last at least - 10 day
Have fun guys
LL still going well - I think I can see what target to get to before RTM. I need to confirm it in my head. Dam LL sometimes makes my brain hurt
Holiday weekends are never long enough they should last at least - 10 day
Have fun guys
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Having a good Saturday nice and busy and currently there is an amazing smell in the house. The OH is making, would you believe, Christmas Puddings. She is so organised and after 34 years I am still amazed at her organisation skills - hell she can organise me
I got up late so no early morning walk but been to the gym (shine my own halo) and done the washing and sorted some more cloths out - my war...
I got up late so no early morning walk but been to the gym (shine my own halo) and done the washing and sorted some more cloths out - my war...
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Another 4lbs lost so all in the right direction and next week is low calorie week so can have milk in my tea for a week !!! yippee looking forward to that.
I really going to have to work on that goal planning thing. I feel at the moment I am just sailing along in this easy world of 4 packs and water. I know that if I keep going I will reach the "good" BMI but that does not spark me like it used to....
I really going to have to work on that goal planning thing. I feel at the moment I am just sailing along in this easy world of 4 packs and water. I know that if I keep going I will reach the "good" BMI but that does not spark me like it used to....
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The weather is bloody foul - howling gale, sleet, snow, rain and it is making me feel really YUKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!
I had plan to do stuff today in the garden - just pottering about in the greenhouse etc. Now can do sod all and it is making me totally de-motivated.
Went swimming this morning but even that did not cheer me up. I am in the house alone as everybody else has gone to work so nobody to talk t...
I had plan to do stuff today in the garden - just pottering about in the greenhouse etc. Now can do sod all and it is making me totally de-motivated.
Went swimming this morning but even that did not cheer me up. I am in the house alone as everybody else has gone to work so nobody to talk t...
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I am holiday for a few days and yesterday was a great day - went for a swim, did some gardening and went for a nice walk in the sunshine on the beach - Super day all round.
TODAY !!!!
Up with the larks as usual more energy than had before. Open the curtains it is snowing !!
At 7:30 am I am frozen silly, wet nasty sleet in my face from the gale force wind - Why? because I am walking to the swimming po...
TODAY !!!!
Up with the larks as usual more energy than had before. Open the curtains it is snowing !!
At 7:30 am I am frozen silly, wet nasty sleet in my face from the gale force wind - Why? because I am walking to the swimming po...
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Went to the wardrobe this morning and decided to try on a suit that I have never worn - no idea why I bought it some 10 plus years ago. It fitted perfectly waist was great, jacket was perfect. I looked in the mirror and laughed I felt a million dollars and for the first time in years I felt great.
It was not what you call a suit day a work but I was not taking it off for anybody I felt like a ki...
It was not what you call a suit day a work but I was not taking it off for anybody
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I am on cloud 9 I have lost 5 stone since starting !!!!!
Not much else can be said really. I think I am in shock
Not much else can be said really. I think I am in shock
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I seem to have settled into a very pleasant rhythm of life at the moment which is fun. Loads of work to do but not stressed about it. I go swimming every morning and walking every day and the odd gym visit.
My food packs just happen during the day I neither look forward to them or not look forward to them - still like the porridge and chicken the best
I think this is why not written my blog for ...
My food packs just happen during the day I neither look forward to them or not look forward to them - still like the porridge and chicken the best
I think this is why not written my blog for ...
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I was walking to the swimming pool this morning for my swim and was beating myself up about - I had only lost 3lbs last week. By the time I had reached the swimming pool I was feeling pretty fed up. While swimming up and down I started to think about some other things that "only" had happened over the last 10 weeks.
I only have lost 4 stone 8.5lbs
I only can wear decent trousers and shirts instead ...
I only have lost 4 stone 8.5lbs
I only can wear decent trousers and shirts instead ...
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Another 3lbs down - which is a tad less than I hoped for but my hopes are always high . Hell still 3lbs and think I know why as I was not exercising as much as not been for my daily walks all week. I hoped that the gym and swimming was enough. No problem as Nancy Sinatra sang "These boots are made for walking"
Onwards and downwards
. Hell still 3lbs and think I know why as I was not exercising as much as not been for my daily walks all week. I hoped that the gym and swimming was enough. No problem as Nancy Sinatra sang "These boots are made for walking" Onwards and downwards
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I was looking in a full length mirror this morning and was thinking who is that person. Then realised it was me and it was 8:05 am and I was in a gym jogging (sorry walking fast ) on a treadmill. I get the feeling I have been abducted by aliens )
All I can say I really hope for a decent weight lose this week - well anything is a bonus really.
Have a good day everybody.
) on a treadmill. I get the feeling I have been abducted by aliens )All I can say I really hope for a decent weight lose this week - well anything is a bonus really.
Have a good day everybody.
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I suddenly noticed that I had not written anything for a few days. I wondered why but reckon not much has really happened then had a re-think. The biggest change has been mental and desire to do some activity. I wrote a few days ago that I joined a gym well this morning was my 3rd visit already and find I am enjoying it. This is from the man who might walk into a gym to ask to use the toilets . ...
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Was in the office today and was hijacked by 1/2 the office by people wanting to know how I had lost the weight and loads and loads of postive comments. They had to widen the door to get my big head out. It felt great and I just lapped it up like a cat who got the cream.
I wonder when somebody will comment that I have lost too much weight - I give it another 8 - 10 weeks but I am really going to l...
I wonder when somebody will comment that I have lost too much weight - I give it another 8 - 10 weeks but I am really going to l...
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Another great WI as I have lost another 6.5 lbs. Clearly upping the exercise has helped and boosted the weight loss.
I am going to need to set another exercise regime that includes the gym and swimming now. Just to think 63 days ago walking to the fridge was the most exercise I would take
I can start to feel the RTM is a real possibility now where it was a distant idea before.
Oh well onwards into ...
I am going to need to set another exercise regime that includes the gym and swimming now. Just to think 63 days ago walking to the fridge was the most exercise I would take
I can start to feel the RTM is a real possibility now where it was a distant idea before.
Oh well onwards into ...
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Well had my lesson in the gym and can now use the equipment, piad me subs so going to try and get my money's worth from it.
The usual LL day drinking water and taking the sachets - nothing new to report really. I am still fining it relatively easy had to walk away from some left over roast pork tonight but decided I really did not want it.
You never know I might try and go to the gym tomorrow for a ...
The usual LL day drinking water and taking the sachets - nothing new to report really. I am still fining it relatively easy had to walk away from some left over roast pork tonight but decided I really did not want it.
You never know I might try and go to the gym tomorrow for a ...
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I resolved that I would try at weekends to do a bit more activity so I asked the OH to drop me at the far end of a local forest and I would walk back home. The walk was great but we have had some recent high tides so the coastline was difficult and with all the snow melt the paths were muddy and I had to cross a number of streams. Thankfully I had my walking poles which helped no end. I checked th...
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Very busy work day today. In fact left for work at 7:30 am and did not stop till 7:00 pm tonight. Had a bar a lunchtime and soup on return. Was offered all kinds of food today at all my stops but did not want any of the goodies just lived on water and black coffee.
Needed to buy some new trainers for the gym on Monday so being the last of the big spenders I bought a pair of Asda's finest at £6.00 ...
Needed to buy some new trainers for the gym on Monday so being the last of the big spenders I bought a pair of Asda's finest at £6.00 ...
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Today on my walk i broke a rule. I always swore that I would never ever in a million years go to a gym. Well looks like that rule has now been broken. I walked into the local gym and have signed up for the intial lesson.
This is getting scary I have not wanted to get fit since ....................... cant think when it was must be over 40 years.
The lesson is not happening till Monday so still ti...
This is getting scary I have not wanted to get fit since ....................... cant think when it was must be over 40 years.
The lesson is not happening till Monday so still ti...
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Wi tonight and another 4 lbs lost and that means a total of 56 lbs !!!! That is the weight of a full size sack of spuds. Some people have asked do I feel better I can now offer them to carry a sack of potatoes all day and everyday and wonder if they would feel better when they put in down.
It is day 56 of the programme for me that means I have lost a pound a day
My BMI is below 40 (just) so thin...
Some people have asked do I feel better I can now offer them to carry a sack of potatoes all day and everyday and wonder if they would feel better when they put in down.It is day 56 of the programme for me that means I have lost a pound a day
My BMI is below 40 (just) so thin...
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Nothing exciting happened - went to office did some work, drove home, did some work, went for a walk, still some work to do but cant be bothered.
Oh LL was fine apart from run out of mushroom but plenty of others to choose from.
Hopefully something to watch on TV but not holding my breath.
WI tomorrow have a sinking feeling it will not be great don't think drunk enough water this week - we will see.
Oh LL was fine apart from run out of mushroom but plenty of others to choose from.
Hopefully something to watch on TV but not holding my breath.
WI tomorrow have a sinking feeling it will not be great don't think drunk enough water this week - we will see.
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Just seen the nurse for my 4 weekly check and she gave me the good news that my blood pressure is normal. It is 140 over 76 as I have no idea what normal is I am well prepared to take her word for it.
One of my health goals has been reached so success lets bring on that reduction in BMI now.
Feel like a smilie day is upon me but have not read emails from work yet so guess they might bring me down
One of my health goals has been reached so success lets bring on that reduction in BMI now.
Feel like a smilie day is upon me but have not read emails from work yet so guess they might bring me down
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Was so busy yesterday I missed the blog. Spent Saturday just doing things - just all sorts of things, went for a good walk, indulged in my hobbies even did a bit of housework, read a book, watched TV - oh I had the LL fuel which was fine. I seemed to have slipped into a system of Porridge, Soup, Soup , Bar or cold drink. In fact I hardly seem to notice them which is great.
Today is going to be a bi...
Today is going to be a bi...
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Went for a walk today, not been for a walk since Tuesday because of the weather. It was freezing no it was worse than freezing if that was possible. The sea was angry with large waves, the wind nearly blew me over it was only my weight that kept my feet on the ground . I was shattered when I got back from walking into the wind but least got some exercise and to be honest was better than using the...
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I cannot believe that it is 50 days since I started this journey. I am amazed at how much in the last 50 days I have learnt about myself and my relationship with food. I feel great, I can choose cloths to wear not just a couple of things, I can walk for miles each day and for the 1st time in many years I feel food does not control me.
Couple of struggles today
1) The weather here is bloody aweful sn...
Couple of struggles today
1) The weather here is bloody aweful sn...
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Wi tonight and another 5.5 lbs
I should be within a week of being no longer mobidly obese. This feels great if I can at least lose the word "mobid". That would be aim one met - loads more aims.
Interesting group tonight talking about aims which is something I need spend more time on. So it is "aims" week for me. Looking forward to having a few aims sorted this week.
So I am a happy bunny and onwards...
I should be within a week of being no longer mobidly obese. This feels great if I can at least lose the word "mobid". That would be aim one met - loads more aims.
Interesting group tonight talking about aims which is something I need spend more time on. So it is "aims" week for me. Looking forward to having a few aims sorted this week.
So I am a happy bunny and onwards...
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Had to go into the office today and received loads of positive comments from people about my weight loss so feeling pretty cool today.
Love it when people say you looking smart when only wearing casual cloths - dam hope this does not mean I am going to have to watch what I am wearing from now on - scary
Seems that most of the Blogs I have read today are making comments about the snow.Could I put a...
Love it when people say you looking smart when only wearing casual cloths - dam hope this does not mean I am going to have to watch what I am wearing from now on - scary
Seems that most of the Blogs I have read today are making comments about the snow.Could I put a...
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I was making my porridge this morning and went to the cupboard and then suddenly realised I had not taken my last sachet last night. So I only had 3 yesterday !!!. I just forgot.
Had a great day yesterday, friends round and cooked them stuff - I had a bar. Great game of Warhammer, I know I am 57 years old and still playing with plastic soldiers Good DVD to follow then fell into bed.
In fact the be...
Had a great day yesterday, friends round and cooked them stuff - I had a bar. Great game of Warhammer, I know I am 57 years old and still playing with plastic soldiers
Good DVD to follow then fell into bed.In fact the be...
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I woke this morning and realised that yesterday, Saturday, was the 1st weekend where I did not feel fed up because I did not have loads of "goodies" to pass away the time. I had a great day just doing loads of things and hanging around with the family etc etc There was loads of food around but did not worry me in the slightest. Mind you food and me are still not talking so not a real problem.
Today...
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I was out on my usual walk tonight and it dawned on me that I walk 5 miles a day (at least) so since starting on LL I have walked 220 miles !!! thats a long way I have not worked out the calories but I know how many pounds I have lost and reckon I have left quite a few of those pounds on my walks.
Nothing much happened today other than work - oh I am wearing a shirt I bought 10 years ago on holid...
I have not worked out the calories but I know how many pounds I have lost and reckon I have left quite a few of those pounds on my walks.Nothing much happened today other than work - oh I am wearing a shirt I bought 10 years ago on holid...
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Yea went back to the wardrobe and found yet more cloths that fit. This LL is great stuff I have choices again which is odd and a bit new for me has not happened for many a year.
Went for a nice walk this morning in the sunshine - my word I live in a funny part of the world yesterday was winter today was spring
I went to my sachet box a few mins ago and could not for the life of me remember what on...
Went for a nice walk this morning in the sunshine - my word I live in a funny part of the world yesterday was winter today was spring
I went to my sachet box a few mins ago and could not for the life of me remember what on...
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I was looking for a minimum of 4lbs at tonights WI as that would push me through the 3 stone mark. I knew that it would be the 4lbs at least because I had been 100% and so was excited about loosing 3 stone.
Stood on the scales and it was not 4lbs - it was 8lbs - yes I have not made a mistake. In fact I asked my LC could we check it and yes the scales did not lie - 8lbs !!!!!
To say I am pleased is...
Stood on the scales and it was not 4lbs - it was 8lbs - yes I have not made a mistake. In fact I asked my LC could we check it and yes the scales did not lie - 8lbs !!!!!
To say I am pleased is...
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I was driving along today and discovered a gap.
I looked down and notice there was a much bigger gap between me and the steering wheel. In my childish way I laughed and still find I giggle when I think about it . Boy little things really please little minds )
It is snowing and sleeting and just plain bloody rotton weather so for the 1st time in 41 days I have not gone for a walk so going to play ...
I looked down and notice there was a much bigger gap between me and the steering wheel. In my childish way I laughed and still find I giggle when I think about it
. Boy little things really please little minds )It is snowing and sleeting and just plain bloody rotton weather so for the 1st time in 41 days I have not gone for a walk so going to play ...
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I have made Day 40 !!!! staying 100% abstinent - that is 40 days !!!!.
When I started this journey and you told me at 40 days in I would feel fine and not going mad craving for food I would have told you to Fek off.
I am amazed and pleased with the way I feel about this journey. I have a long long distance to travel but somebody wise and sage said "all journeys start with the first step". Well in 4...
When I started this journey and you told me at 40 days in I would feel fine and not going mad craving for food I would have told you to Fek off.
I am amazed and pleased with the way I feel about this journey. I have a long long distance to travel but somebody wise and sage said "all journeys start with the first step". Well in 4...
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It's a better day than yesterday - that's a line in some some song and can't think what it is and that will annoy me.
Anyway what's happened ?
So far at around 5:00pm its been a much better day. I decided that I would do some work this morning as in work - work - not just house work . That seemed to help as felt more like the "normal" routine.
Then went for a really nice long walk. Before I went o...
Anyway what's happened ?
So far at around 5:00pm its been a much better day. I decided that I would do some work this morning as in work - work - not just house work
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Weekends suck – both my wife who is on Cambridge and I finding weekends a major pain. Nothing more than we used to always do something related to food at weekends and now got to find other things to do.
The OH has lost around 6 – 8 lbs so far so she feeling good. It is all good on the LL front still 100% so hopefully another decent lose again. I know it will slow sometime but hopefully not yet...
The OH has lost around 6 – 8 lbs so far so she feeling good. It is all good on the LL front still 100% so hopefully another decent lose again. I know it will slow sometime but hopefully not yet...
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While on my walk today I realised this is the 1st birthday in years and years and years when I will not be having cake and chocolates and drink. It is also the 1st birthday in years when my wife bought me a pullover that the lable does not have many "X" 's in front of Large
Hopefully next year I can partake in a small cake and drinkie till then Mushroom Soup and Redbush Tea and a Litre of water ...
Hopefully next year I can partake in a small cake and drinkie till then Mushroom Soup and Redbush Tea and a Litre of water ...
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Went for a nice walk before work today - dam I have energy in a morning which is something new
Day off visiting places etc etc. Came home and decided that the coat I had been wearing was just too big and was really no use. Went searching in the wardrobe and found another coat I had not worn for must be 4 years and yes you gueesed it -- it fitted good stuff.
So to christen my good luck went for a ...
Day off visiting places etc etc. Came home and decided that the coat I had been wearing was just too big and was really no use. Went searching in the wardrobe and found another coat I had not worn for must be 4 years and yes you gueesed it -- it fitted good stuff.
So to christen my good luck went for a ...
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Great day all round - few nice comments at work, like you looking smart, have you lost weight? So when I left the office felt really pretty good.
Then this evenings WI I had lost another 6lb !!!!! boy does that feel good. I really love the boost today has given me not much more you can say.
Bring on the next week
Then this evenings WI I had lost another 6lb !!!!! boy does that feel good. I really love the boost today has given me not much more you can say.
Bring on the next week
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It works !!!!!!
For the 1st time since I can remember I decided to have a bath tonight. Prior to this weight loss having a bath was a pain. It started with did not fit comfortably through to only needing 2 inches of water. Tonight it was pretty comfortable, I could have a decent soak with a decent amount of water. Another result and Archimedes' principle works I proved it thanks to LL
Really hope ...
For the 1st time since I can remember I decided to have a bath tonight. Prior to this weight loss having a bath was a pain. It started with did not fit comfortably through to only needing 2 inches of water. Tonight it was pretty comfortable, I could have a decent soak with a decent amount of water. Another result and Archimedes' principle works I proved it thanks to LL
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Thanks guys for all the comments yesterday they really lifted me - today I woke feeling great. Been for a long walk and blown the cobwebs clear away. The OH bought me a nice pressie of a new pepper grinder (mine broke yesterday ), that lady knows how little things please me most.
I have organised getting hold of a couple of bars to keep me going till WI on Wednesday - so life is back to its norma...
), that lady knows how little things please me most.I have organised getting hold of a couple of bars to keep me going till WI on Wednesday - so life is back to its norma...
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One of those days. My daughter cooked herself chips and fried eggs for dinner and boy I wanted some and for the 1st time chicken soup did not satisfy the cravings not a problem as she did not leave any. This afternoon I simple could not settle to do anything at all, tried playing on computer and got bored tried my other hobby tabletop wargaming could not be arsed building models ho hum.
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Yea nowt has happened on the LL front other that my OH who is on Cambridge Diet asked if she could have one of my cranberry bars. As I had a spare one I happily passed it on, true love is sharing a bar Must say she is doing well and making success.
Got a friend coming round this evening and we planning to watch DvD's, drinking coffee and water - whoopee. Boy do we know how to live it up on a Satu...
Must say she is doing well and making success.Got a friend coming round this evening and we planning to watch DvD's, drinking coffee and water - whoopee. Boy do we know how to live it up on a Satu...
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This morning was setting my ipod up ready for my walk and found the new Lighter Life podcast was up. What a great listen made all the better as the LL counseller they was talking to was Mary who is my counseller and 3 interviews with people on the programme, one of them a friend in my group. It made the walk seem shorter and was very interesting I recommend people download and have a listen or lis...
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Just was sat thinking ho hum I am bored - day off and the rest of the house working. I then looked and realised it is day 30 of this journey and started to think about how far I have travelled and how postive I still am over it. My ho hum has gone away and now off for a walk and might even do a bit of housework when I get back - that might be a step too far
Have fun guys
Have fun guys
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I have to go to a meeting today at the office. We have some trainers coming to work on motivation - like I need that at the moment I am still buzzing after yesterdays weigh in 
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Had my shower etc and then stood in front of the wardrobe and thought oh dear I have to make choices. This is something I have not had to do for ages. I have at least 5 shirts that I have never worn that now fit, 3 pairs o...
.Had my shower etc and then stood in front of the wardrobe and thought oh dear I have to make choices. This is something I have not had to do for ages. I have at least 5 shirts that I have never worn that now fit, 3 pairs o...
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I have lost another 6.5 lbs - that is a whooping 2 stone 4.5 lbs in 4 weeks - I am amazed, pleased, ecstatic errrmmm cant think of anything else.
Still a long way to go and a lot of hills to climb but boy does it feel good at the moment. I am going to celebrate with a nice cup of black coffee and a bar and as just picked up supplies I get a choice )
Hope you all doing well and onwards into week 5
Still a long way to go and a lot of hills to climb but boy does it feel good at the moment. I am going to celebrate with a nice cup of black coffee and a bar and as just picked up supplies I get a choice
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My beloved daughter cooked sausages for her breakfast. If the smell of them cooking was not bad enough she then left 3 on a plate in the kitchen. It was nearly more than a man could bear to see them sitting there shouting "eat me we only a sausage" - "nobody is in the house so who will know?".
I did not touch them !!!!
I remembered the Adult - Child thing and had a cup of tea and said to myself "i...
I did not touch them !!!!
I remembered the Adult - Child thing and had a cup of tea and said to myself "i...
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My wife who is on the Cambridge diet just announced she has lost 5 lbs in her 1st week on it ) so yea we are a "bunch of losers" which is great. Had a check up with the practice nurse tonight and my blood pressure has dropped 152/92 no idea what that means if it good or bad but she was pleased. She took my pulse and said I was alive so that was a result
Forgot to take my bar when I left for work...
) so yea we are a "bunch of losers" which is great. Had a check up with the practice nurse tonight and my blood pressure has dropped 152/92 no idea what that means if it good or bad but she was pleased. She took my pulse and said I was alive so that was a result Forgot to take my bar when I left for work...
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This afternoon decided to check the wardrobe and found a pair of trousers that used to fit me (just) but they are now too short. I must have grown - Ok I admit they actually now fit somewhere near my waistline rather than below it. Lucky for me the OH is a wizz with a sewing machine.
Was great trying on cloths that used to fit and they now fit again - gota love LL.
Hate Sunday nights means work to...
Lucky for me the OH is a wizz with a sewing machine.Was great trying on cloths that used to fit and they now fit again - gota love LL.
Hate Sunday nights means work to...
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Woke thsi morning to a winter wonderland as we had about an inch of fluffly snow. The world looked great in the sunshine and blue skys. Went for an awsome long walk through the fields the only foot prints were mine and wildlife. Then spotted a couple of deer - super scene. Then along the beach for a couple of miles with big waves crashing in - I decided I live in a postcard who the hell needs a gy...
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Just read a few of my earlier blogs and realised how much LL was so much part of my thinking a few days ago. Today I have hardly registered that I am on it other than my trousers fit, my shirts fit and I feel good. I know think that there is a conspiracy relating to the weather again thought about a decent walk after work but .......... rain yesterday, snow today and completely lazy wind (goes thr...
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Was going to go out for a long walk today as had the afternoon off and RAIN!!!!! In the end went out this evening with raincoat and umbrella. Fortunately had a decent podcast to listen to so did not create too much of a problem.
A question I must research (or answers please
) can I use salt? I thought salt can act as a fluid retainer but do others use it with any problems?
Nothing really new to re...
A question I must research (or answers please
) can I use salt? I thought salt can act as a fluid retainer but do others use it with any problems?Nothing really new to re...
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I have lost 4lb which initially I was a little disappointed I then thought of the total loss and that put it into perspective. Got great encouragement from the rest of the group and thought about the next week and then by next Wednesday I will definitely have lost 2 stone !!! On any other diet that would have taken me at least 3 months.
Another great thing happened today 2 people said to me that I ...
Another great thing happened today 2 people said to me that I ...
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My wife and I shared breakfast today. Me with LL porridge and her with a Cambridge diet drink. It was fun we talked about the day, the kids rather than the food. Have to say she seems to be doing really well apart from the drinking fluids thing. I really noticing the ketosis "thing" with her she seems to have more life about her.
WI tonight getting a tad nervous as want another good result - I know...
WI tonight getting a tad nervous as want another good result - I know...
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Took a 1/2 day off work so went for my walk this morning. I must be turbo charged or something. It normally took me at least 1.5 hours to do the walk did it in 1 hour !!! I am going to have to extend the walk obviously. Bet the resident dragon is going to moan that this LL is costing too much in shoe leather Fortunately found some new audio books for the Ipod so pleanty of entertainment on the w...
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Took a 1/2 day off work so went for my walk this morning. I must be turbo charged or something. It normally took me at least 1.5 hours to do the walk did it in 1 hour !!! I am going to have to extend the walk obviously. Bet the resident dragon is going to moan that this LL is costing too much in shoe leather Fortunately found some new audio books for the Ipod so pleanty of entertainment on the w...
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Well could use one for the resident dragon. Trying to get her to drink more water is proving somewhat difficult therefore must check Ebay if anybody in selling an intravenous drip
Myself had a good day on the LL I decided to have a Fudge bar for my "supper" and found it a struggle to eat it all - dam this is the guy who would sit and eat a packet of bourbon biscuits at one sitting then go and ha...
Myself had a good day on the LL I decided to have a Fudge bar for my "supper" and found it a struggle to eat it all - dam this is the guy who would sit and eat a packet of bourbon biscuits at one sitting then go and ha...
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I went out today on my usual walk but found I was going faster so made it longer - something must be working . The walk along the beach was great, good music, sound of the surf etc etc then a pod of dolphins just off the shore jumping, boy it felt good to be alive.
Came home and the resident dragon was making chicken pies the smell was wonderful, don't worry never touched them !!! She announces t...
. The walk along the beach was great, good music, sound of the surf etc etc then a pod of dolphins just off the shore jumping, boy it felt good to be alive.Came home and the resident dragon was making chicken pies the smell was wonderful, don't worry never touched them !!! She announces t...
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Discovered that Tesco's are selling 2 litre bottles of sparkling water for 10p !! It must cost them more for the bottles, transport, stacking shelves etc. and I suppose it aint very "green". I don't care it make a good substitute for sparkling wine if I close my eye and don't think too much )
Had my usual Saturday kind of day doing not much, TV and playing on the computer - discovered Dungeons and...
)Had my usual Saturday kind of day doing not much, TV and playing on the computer - discovered Dungeons and...
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Went to my food satchel today for breakfast and NO PORRIDGE !!!! >:P
I never checked it after the WI as was so chuffed with result and my counsellor had forgotten my porridge. I had a spare one so was not until this morning I found this out.
I am amazed how quick I have become dependent on my morning porridge. Chocolate shake does not a replacement make
Phone call sorted the problem so normal ser...
I never checked it after the WI as was so chuffed with result and my counsellor had forgotten my porridge. I had a spare one so was not until this morning I found this out.
I am amazed how quick I have become dependent on my morning porridge. Chocolate shake does not a replacement make
Phone call sorted the problem so normal ser...
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Had a generally pretty crappy day - really don't feel well nowt to do with LL just a general yuk feeling.
Still fully in the grove on LL front so should not complain - think just coming down from yesterdays boost of the WI might be the problem. Few work issues don't help either.
Grrr FFS I need to stop being miserable I have just read a number of blogs and real success is around. Tommorrow I promise...
Still fully in the grove on LL front so should not complain - think just coming down from yesterdays boost of the WI might be the problem. Few work issues don't help either.
Grrr FFS I need to stop being miserable I have just read a number of blogs and real success is around. Tommorrow I promise...
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Hope people don't mind if I sing and dance rather loudly but lost another 9.5lbs. This means I have lost 1.5 stones in 2 weeks - I am amazed, pleased and feeling absolutely over the moon
After the weigh in had a good group meeting with lots of encouragement etc etc.
Long way to go but a great start - least got enough soups now for the week so all good.
After the weigh in had a good group meeting with lots of encouragement etc etc.
Long way to go but a great start - least got enough soups now for the week so all good.
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Went to Asda's today to buy a new clock for my office. The resident dragon asked that I check the store for any bargains. So I had to walk around the whole of the food isles and look at food and guess what I bought something - Tabasco Sauce ) Yep walked round all the store and bought 2 items a closk and the sauce - result.
When I got back to the car I thought that was a bit like an alcoholic walki...
) Yep walked round all the store and bought 2 items a closk and the sauce - result.When I got back to the car I thought that was a bit like an alcoholic walki...
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Was sat watching TV and suddenly realised it was 11:30pm and I had not had my last sachet for today - so a quick strawberry, that quick I could not be arsed pouring it into a glass so drank it out of the "wizzer" jug ) .
After my stressful afternoon I am really really pleased that I did not hit the food. In fact I sat and enjoyed watching the Gordon Ramsey programme on his cooking trip to India. ...
) .After my stressful afternoon I am really really pleased that I did not hit the food. In fact I sat and enjoyed watching the Gordon Ramsey programme on his cooking trip to India. ...
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Just had one of those stressful phone calls with the Boss (the real Boss not the one I married too ) basically not my fault I did the job right but because the other person "thinks" they know best they have complained. Not a problem have all the evidence to prove what did was right but it is the amount of work this generates. So I need a sugar hit well I did when I started this entry but going ...
) basically not my fault I did the job right but because the other person "thinks" they know best they have complained. Not a problem have all the evidence to prove what did was right but it is the amount of work this generates. So I need a sugar hit well I did when I started this entry but going ... Comments
All in all a good day - in fact not much to report other than I dont like the chocolate shake made with hot water. It tasted "greasy" but as I like it cold no real problem.
I really cant believe that it is the end of the 11th day on the programme, time has just flown by and I keep waiting for the real problem to arrive. I know it will but so far so good.
I really cant believe that it is the end of the 11th day on the programme, time has just flown by and I keep waiting for the real problem to arrive. I know it will but so far so good.
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Had a great day. Why ?
1) No food cravings.
2) Had the house to myself most of the day so basically done bugger all - which was good.
3) No food cravings
4) Sorted Ebay
5) No food cravings !!!!!
I nearly forgot my toffee bar which I thought would leave till tonight while watching TV. So only ate that about 30 mins ago. Hope it don't make any difference if you don't spread the meals evenly through the da...
1) No food cravings.
2) Had the house to myself most of the day so basically done bugger all - which was good.
3) No food cravings
4) Sorted Ebay
5) No food cravings !!!!!
I nearly forgot my toffee bar which I thought would leave till tonight while watching TV. So only ate that about 30 mins ago. Hope it don't make any difference if you don't spread the meals evenly through the da...
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Felt great this morning - woke up bright and cheery. Dressed and off to the office (I normally work from home) slipped and slid on the ice down the drive into the car and off we go. Looked down at the speedometer and my wife, bless her, had left a banana on the dashboard in front of the speedometer. It was not deliberate she was not testing me. I was alone with that banana for 25 minutes and I swe...
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Funny night tonight and for the 1st time I really had food cravings, no idea why. So had a bath, read a book and drank some water and they went off. Weird 1st time these cravings have happened in 8 days. Oh well nevermind tommorrow is a new day.
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This morning while making my porridge I said hello to an old friend. He had been keeping me happy for years and I realised I had neglected for the last week to pay him any attention. So I said "hello fridge" I realised that it has been a week since I had opened the fridge door and stood and thought what can I eat. Or said to the wife facing a 1/2 full fridge that "we have nothing to eat dear". R...
I realised that it has been a week since I had opened the fridge door and stood and thought what can I eat. Or said to the wife facing a 1/2 full fridge that "we have nothing to eat dear". R... Comments
I was a little worried that I might be disappointed when I stood on the scales but ............. 12.5 lbs lost - YES !!!!!!!!!!
I am over the moon with that - in fact I must have bored my friend to death on the way home with keep saying 12.5 lbs. He is in management and did well with no loss or gain so a very happy car journey.
Oh well onwards into week 2 - yikes I am excited. Ok next week will not ...
I am over the moon with that - in fact I must have bored my friend to death on the way home with keep saying 12.5 lbs. He is in management and did well with no loss or gain so a very happy car journey.
Oh well onwards into week 2 - yikes I am excited. Ok next week will not ...
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Yea its weigh in day today I am still feeling a tad nervous no idea why really. Looking back on this week it has been good. In fact over my tea and porridge this morning I was musing on a week when :-
1) Boiler broke
2) Washing Machine broke
3) We had more snow than I cared to think about
4) My electric blanket failed to work last night
5) The toilet blocked last night
In the past my coping mechanism ...
1) Boiler broke
2) Washing Machine broke
3) We had more snow than I cared to think about
4) My electric blanket failed to work last night
5) The toilet blocked last night
In the past my coping mechanism ...
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Not much happened for the rest of the day other than feeling fine and sat with the family for the 1st time this week while they ate dinner and I ate a toffee bar. I feel quite pleased that I could sit at the same table and not feel like I wanted the food.
Weigh in tommorrow in some ways looking forward to it and in some ways worried that I have not lost as much as I hoped but we will see.
Weigh in tommorrow in some ways looking forward to it and in some ways worried that I have not lost as much as I hoped but we will see.
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Slept like a log till 4:30 am then could not get warm so tossed and turned listened to some crap on the radio. In the end gave up and put more cloths on and then was able to sleep. The combination of lack of boiler and lack of "normal" food was really churning around in my head.
When I did rise had some scrummy porridge - my culinary skills with LL are definitely improving by the end I might be abl...
When I did rise had some scrummy porridge - my culinary skills with LL are definitely improving by the end I might be abl...
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Well still alive still fending of the cold weather it is nearly 10:00 pm and I am drinking mushroom satchet, boy strange things you do on this programme .Another non food crisis today the washing machine flooded the utility room I am begining to think the world is against me.
The "resident dragon" really helped today with the programme - she cooked roast pork etc etc. I am starting to get slight...
.Another non food crisis today the washing machine flooded the utility room I am begining to think the world is against me. The "resident dragon" really helped today with the programme - she cooked roast pork etc etc. I am starting to get slight...
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The house is like a fridge so was looking forward to some porridge to warm myself up. Oh dear no more porridge left !!!! So check the stocks and I really cant face mushroom or chicken soup for breakfast. So I am here with my black tea and munching on a Cranberry bar. I feel a bit like the scene in the Charlie Chaplin film where he is in the snow and no food and he starts to eat his boots.
Some goo...
Some goo...
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Thanks for the support pleased to say made it through the smells of scones and the cooking of evening meals - I am feeling very virtuous .
Next problem today that I am sure is not related in any way to LL is our boiler has just gone on the blink, phoned the Gas people and they cant get to us till Thursday !!!!!!! I tried to explain that I was loosing weight but it did not push us up the priority ...
.Next problem today that I am sure is not related in any way to LL is our boiler has just gone on the blink, phoned the Gas people and they cant get to us till Thursday !!!!!!! I tried to explain that I was loosing weight but it did not push us up the priority ...
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My very good lady has just returned from Tesco's and bought loads of goodies 
. I can smell scones cooking and I noticed clotted cream. It is freezing cold so going for a walk is out the question. This is not going to be easy I feel massive temptation on its way. This was always going to be the hardest thing but just because I have a problem I cannot inflict it on the rest of the family.
. I can smell scones cooking and I noticed clotted cream. It is freezing cold so going for a walk is out the question. This is not going to be easy I feel massive temptation on its way. This was always going to be the hardest thing but just because I have a problem I cannot inflict it on the rest of the family. Comments
Been a singularly unremarkable day - I have taken my meals as per the plan. I enjoyed them which in a funny way was great. My only thought is how much time I currently spend thinking about the programme it seems to take up 90% of my thinking time. The other issue is how many food adverts there are on TV as I never really noticed them before.
The fact that it was unremarkable day is great but I migh...
The fact that it was unremarkable day is great but I migh...
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Well the plot might thicken but my morning porridge was like soup never mind it was nice and I enjoyed it.
Had a good day working at the computer and never really felt hungry until I stopped. Took some water and was fine - looks like the H2O trick works - feel hungry then drink.
I planned an evening meal of Chilli - then the plot thickened - it was the nearest thing to glue that I have tasted. Not...
never mind it was nice and I enjoyed it.Had a good day working at the computer and never really felt hungry until I stopped. Took some water and was fine - looks like the H2O trick works - feel hungry then drink.
I planned an evening meal of Chilli - then the plot thickened - it was the nearest thing to glue that I have tasted. Not...
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Pleased to say the day has gone well so not depressing at all in fact pretty good.
Good bits
1) I enjoyed all the meals yep all of them =D>
2) Despite the freezing cold weather and ice up to your knees - ok ankle deep ) - I went out for a walk. The views over the hills from the beach were stunning I am sorry I did not take my camera.
3) The "resident dragon" made prawn curry for the rest of the family...
Good bits
1) I enjoyed all the meals yep all of them =D>
2) Despite the freezing cold weather and ice up to your knees - ok ankle deep
) - I went out for a walk. The views over the hills from the beach were stunning I am sorry I did not take my camera.3) The "resident dragon" made prawn curry for the rest of the family...
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Started today and just had 1st porridge - scary thing it was nice . I have never "blogged" before so new experience number 2 no idea if will help but hey nothing ventured. I hope I will be as positive at the end of the day as I am now. You never know your luck I might even post a blog entry - we will see.
. I have never "blogged" before so new experience number 2 no idea if will help but hey nothing ventured. I hope I will be as positive at the end of the day as I am now. You never know your luck I might even post a blog entry - we will see. Comments