| So The Journey Begins! Week 1 -12lbs - total = 12lbs Week 2 - 4lbs - total = 16lbs  1 stone gone!Week 3 - 5lbs - total = 21lbs Week 4 - 3lbs - total = 24lbs Week 5 - 7lbs - total = 31lbs 2 stone gone!!Week 6 - 4lbs - total = 35lbs Week 7 - 3lbs - total = 38lbs Week 8 - 5lbs - total = 43lbs 3 stone gone!!!Week 9 - 3lbs - total = 46lbs Week 10 -3lbs - total = 49lbs Week 11 -6lbs - total = 55lbs End of foundation: Total loss = 3st 13lbs  RTM Wk 1 -2lbs total = 4st 1 lb 4 stone gone!!!!RTM Wk 2 -3lbs total = 60lbs RTM Wk 3 +1lb total = 59lbs RTM Wk 4 -1lb total = 60lbs RTM Wk 5 - 1lb total = 61lbs |
Can’t believe this is the end of week 5 on RTM!! Only problem is that I am still losing the weight!! Ok, it is only 1 lb per week but I honestly thought I would maintain once I start eating again. And boy am I enjoying the eating again part. I do have more than the portions stated in the RTM books however everything I do eat is allowed; no cheating!! (Except for the odd extra nut fudge bar – m...
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Well this week has had so much going on it is unbelievable! Kids were still off school and we had a really lovely time just spending time together again without having to rush about. Oh well back to normality this week.
On Sunday my husband ran the Brighton Marathon. He did absolutely fantastic with an amazing time of 2hrs 52mins (his PB for a marathon) and came 22nd out of 7,800 people!! We are so...
On Sunday my husband ran the Brighton Marathon. He did absolutely fantastic with an amazing time of 2hrs 52mins (his PB for a marathon) and came 22nd out of 7,800 people!! We are so...
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Oh well, I have had a really good week overall. Thank you all for all you kind comments on my before and after pics; gave me a real boost!!
Saturday night we went to a 50’s do. We got all dressed up, I was a pink lady and hubby was a T-Bird and the kids had lovely dresses/skirts on and it was good all round. I had my main meal before we went thinking if I take a bar with me for later I’d be ok....
Saturday night we went to a 50’s do. We got all dressed up, I was a pink lady and hubby was a T-Bird and the kids had lovely dresses/skirts on and it was good all round. I had my main meal before we went thinking if I take a bar with me for later I’d be ok....
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Oh no, it’s started! I felt hungry today 
Am I out of ketosis already? Today is the start of RTM week 2 for me.
I’ve been to the Glades (shopping centre) today to try and look for bits and pieces for our holiday in May and to try and find daughter number 1 some clothes. We had lunch before we left (I had my lunchtime soup) and I was armed with 2 litres of water, which was drunk by the time we ...
Am I out of ketosis already? Today is the start of RTM week 2 for me.I’ve been to the Glades (shopping centre) today to try and look for bits and pieces for our holiday in May and to try and find daughter number 1 some clothes. We had lunch before we left (I had my lunchtime soup) and I was armed with 2 litres of water, which was drunk by the time we ...
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I had a really good day yesterday. A recount for you - Woke early, as usual these days, and took dog out. Then the kids and I had a lazy morning not doing much round the house.
Lunch consisted of the Salad nicoise in the RTM week 1 recipe book. Very nice. I found it rather filling though.
After lunch we went and did a little shopping for my sister-in-law who just had her baby. Anything to go and ge...
Lunch consisted of the Salad nicoise in the RTM week 1 recipe book. Very nice. I found it rather filling though.
After lunch we went and did a little shopping for my sister-in-law who just had her baby. Anything to go and ge...
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Had a really good day today. Took dog for early morning walk (another 1 ½ hours), came home did some housework, had lunch, then we all went swimming which included the flumes. Now before LL I would have stayed at home to do ironing or something similar, but today I had a bit more confidence and actually got into a costume! And it was so good to share having such fun with the kids and my hubby thi...
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Out early with the dog again this morning, managed to walk a good 1 ½ hours, always feel good afterwards. Thank goodness I went early as it really started to pour down with rain once I got back. Then we went out to Church and are now back home.
Just finished preparing my meal for tonight: I have marinated some chicken in the basil and garlic marinade in the RTM book. I then made some homemade cole...
Just finished preparing my meal for tonight: I have marinated some chicken in the basil and garlic marinade in the RTM book. I then made some homemade cole...
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Woke up at 4:30 am this morning!! Hubby is off on a 5 hour run and for some unknown reason I woke up and couldn’t get back to sleep!
Oh well marinated some chicken in lemon juice, curry powder, ginger and garlic all ready to cook and mix with salad leaves for dinner tonight.
I’m feeling good about today. Going to take the dog out for a really long walk in half an hour (the sun should be thinki...
Oh well marinated some chicken in lemon juice, curry powder, ginger and garlic all ready to cook and mix with salad leaves for dinner tonight.
I’m feeling good about today. Going to take the dog out for a really long walk in half an hour (the sun should be thinki...
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Hiya, thought I’d fill you all in how things have been going since Tuesday night.
Day 1
I woke up in a fantastic mood, still on such a high from last night.
Our counsellor really made our last foundation session together really special.
We had sparkling water in champagne flutes and cut up bars to ‘snack’ on, all while we were watching our before and after photos presented on the flat screen T....
Day 1
I woke up in a fantastic mood, still on such a high from last night.
Our counsellor really made our last foundation session together really special.
We had sparkling water in champagne flutes and cut up bars to ‘snack’ on, all while we were watching our before and after photos presented on the flat screen T....
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WOW that’s the end of week 11 -6 lbs off!!!
Didn’t expect that! But not complaining in the least. That takes my total loss to 3 st 13 lbs – 1 lb off my end goal! My counsellor suggested that I start RTM this week as my weight losses have been so good as she feels that I should start introducing food now to maintain my weight instead of losing more. I am happy with that, in fact I am over the...
Didn’t expect that! But not complaining in the least. That takes my total loss to 3 st 13 lbs – 1 lb off my end goal! My counsellor suggested that I start RTM this week as my weight losses have been so good as she feels that I should start introducing food now to maintain my weight instead of losing more. I am happy with that, in fact I am over the...
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Oh well, been thinking about my end goal and have decided today to adjust my tracker. Only a little! My end goal is now to lose a total of 4 stone which will take me to 10st 3 lbs / 65kgs. Only a little more to go now.
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Well, I am feeling really good today. Nearly finished my foundation and am feeling so proud of what I have achieved so far.
I know that I am better equipped to be able to maintain my weight loss and am feeling very positive that I will be able to do so!
Even though I am now in size 12, I am still looking in the mirror and not seeing a thin person! Strange really as when I was size 12 3 years ago I...
I know that I am better equipped to be able to maintain my weight loss and am feeling very positive that I will be able to do so!
Even though I am now in size 12, I am still looking in the mirror and not seeing a thin person! Strange really as when I was size 12 3 years ago I...
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Weigh in night tonight and I am happy to report; 3lbs off = total weight loss = 3 stone 7 lbs !!!!
Whoop-whoop!! Yippee yay yay!!
When I started LL back on the 12th January 2010 I was hoping to lose 3st to 3st 8/9lbs and I am there!! And I still have another 2 weeks of packs to go! So now I am hoping to lose another 7lbs. I do realise that this weight might not be realistic to maintain but at least...
Whoop-whoop!! Yippee yay yay!!
When I started LL back on the 12th January 2010 I was hoping to lose 3st to 3st 8/9lbs and I am there!! And I still have another 2 weeks of packs to go! So now I am hoping to lose another 7lbs. I do realise that this weight might not be realistic to maintain but at least...
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So amazed today, tried on all my clothes in the cuboard and got rid of all the sizes that are too big (there was loads), not many clothes left now!
Got all my thin clothes out (size 12s!!!!) and they all fit, with room!!!!! Yipeeeeee!!!!!
Can’t believe I am there! So please, I am even going to go clothes shopping today to update my wardrobe with all size 12s…….
Can’t believe this and had to ...
Got all my thin clothes out (size 12s!!!!) and they all fit, with room!!!!! Yipeeeeee!!!!!
Can’t believe I am there! So please, I am even going to go clothes shopping today to update my wardrobe with all size 12s…….
Can’t believe this and had to ...
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I have re-read over some of my old blogs and owe you all an apology. I have repeated myself so many times! Soooooo sorry to bore you all to death! I do feel that writing things down (even if I have for the 100th time!) really helps me stay focused. So, sorry about that and hopefully I won’t be repeating myself again!! LOL
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Went to weigh in on Tuesday night and lost another 3lbs. I was slightly disappointed (a cheek I know), you get so used to the big losses that when they slow down it is a bit of a downer! I am still really focused and determined. Nothing will stop me being successful in foundation.
I have mentioned before but will fill you all in again; my foundation course is a 12 week course not 14. So I only have...
I have mentioned before but will fill you all in again; my foundation course is a 12 week course not 14. So I only have...
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Feel fantastic today! Everyone at work commented on how great I was looking. People even said I was looking skinny! HA-HA-HA. Comments like that really make me feel wonderful. All the hard work is starting to pay off now.
I can’t believe that tomorrow is end of week 9. I am sure I will have lost another 3 or 4 lbs this week. Last Tuesday my total was 3st 1lb so I am hoping of a total of 3st 5lbs ...
I can’t believe that tomorrow is end of week 9. I am sure I will have lost another 3 or 4 lbs this week. Last Tuesday my total was 3st 1lb so I am hoping of a total of 3st 5lbs ...
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Mother’s day today, and the kids bought me a lovely picture for the kitchen and made their own cards which were great. Hubby also got me an amazing card and right now I am feeling very blessed indeed.
Last night we threw my sister-in-law a baby shower. There was loads of buffet type foods (and all the savoury treats I love) however I wasn’t even tempted. I was amazed!! Felt so good not to even...
Last night we threw my sister-in-law a baby shower. There was loads of buffet type foods (and all the savoury treats I love) however I wasn’t even tempted. I was amazed!! Felt so good not to even...
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Boy, have I missed this forum!!
I have been so busy the last week that I haven’t had time to blog, read other blogs or even read the forum. Had a little catch up time this evening and feel so empowered again!
I have started week 9, feel amazing and so excited about going to RTM in 4 weeks time!! (My course is 2 weeks shorter than normal)
I have lost 3st 1lb and have gone down 3 (sometimes 4!) dres...
I have been so busy the last week that I haven’t had time to blog, read other blogs or even read the forum. Had a little catch up time this evening and feel so empowered again!
I have started week 9, feel amazing and so excited about going to RTM in 4 weeks time!! (My course is 2 weeks shorter than normal)
I have lost 3st 1lb and have gone down 3 (sometimes 4!) dres...
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Weigh in tonight. Another 5lbs down (yipee!!). That takes my total to 3st 1lb. Very chuffed indeed!
Measurements were taken tonight too.
Starting Current
Bust = 104cm - 91cm (13cm down)
Waist = 93cm - 75cm (18cm down)
Hips = 120cm - 103cm (17cm down)
Cannot believe I have reached the end of week 8 and am still so focused! So chuffed with the weight loss and cm/inc...
Measurements were taken tonight too.
Starting Current
Bust = 104cm - 91cm (13cm down)
Waist = 93cm - 75cm (18cm down)
Hips = 120cm - 103cm (17cm down)
Cannot believe I have reached the end of week 8 and am still so focused! So chuffed with the weight loss and cm/inc...
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Well today is the end of week 7, another 3lbs down making that a total of 2st 10lbs.
I am still amazed how quickly the weight has dropped off, long may that continue! Actually there is only another 4 weigh ins until the end of my foundation. My group had a lot of people who had done LL before (there was only 2 of us that were total newbies) so was only a 12 week course from the outset. I am hoping ...
I am still amazed how quickly the weight has dropped off, long may that continue! Actually there is only another 4 weigh ins until the end of my foundation. My group had a lot of people who had done LL before (there was only 2 of us that were total newbies) so was only a 12 week course from the outset. I am hoping ...
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Hiya everyone, just a quick note to let you all know something.
All my skirts for work are ok at the moment however my trousers are starting to fall off me. Popped into Tesco’s tonight and saw a pair of linen mix trousers for only £12. I thought it was an excellent price for something that I am hoping will not fit me for too long. Picked up a size 14 and brought them home. Just tried them on â...
All my skirts for work are ok at the moment however my trousers are starting to fall off me. Popped into Tesco’s tonight and saw a pair of linen mix trousers for only £12. I thought it was an excellent price for something that I am hoping will not fit me for too long. Picked up a size 14 and brought them home. Just tried them on â...
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Hiya, hope everyone is having a good day 
I just wanted to come on here and let everyone know how excited I am getting. I am really getting excited about being really nice and slim again. I can now see the end is sight!!
I haven’t always been overweight, my weight issues started when I fell pregnant with my first child, who is now 10 ½ years old. I put on about 4 ½ stone when pregnant and never...
I just wanted to come on here and let everyone know how excited I am getting. I am really getting excited about being really nice and slim again. I can now see the end is sight!!
I haven’t always been overweight, my weight issues started when I fell pregnant with my first child, who is now 10 ½ years old. I put on about 4 ½ stone when pregnant and never...
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Having a good day so far!
I am starting to feel a bit thinner in myself but still look in the mirror and see fat!! I think it is all in my head now as I have reached a healthy BMI. I think my problem is that I had lost 4st previously on SW (the weight crept back on over a 3 year period) and still remember how great I looked them. But on a positive note I know I am going to get back there – and f...
I am starting to feel a bit thinner in myself but still look in the mirror and see fat!! I think it is all in my head now as I have reached a healthy BMI. I think my problem is that I had lost 4st previously on SW (the weight crept back on over a 3 year period) and still remember how great I looked them. But on a positive note I know I am going to get back there – and f...
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I don’t believe this!! Yesterday I wrote my blog and complained how frustrated I was because I hadn’t lost a single lb since last weeks weigh in despite being 100% abstinent, well I did lose. -4lbs!!!!
I think the batteries in my scales must be going! I weighed myself before I left for weigh in tonight and my scales told me I had lost 2lbs, got to LL and I had lost -4lbs (I did have a wee befo...
I think the batteries in my scales must be going! I weighed myself before I left for weigh in tonight and my scales told me I had lost 2lbs, got to LL and I had lost -4lbs (I did have a wee befo...
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Well I am feeling a little frustrated at the moment and thought I would just rant on my blog for a bit!
Last week I had a fantastic loss which I was over the moon about!! I have my weigh in tomorrow night and I have not lost a single pound this week! (My scales are in sync with the LL ones) I have never strayed off plan and this week was the same as all the previous weeks; 100% abstinent!! The only...
Last week I had a fantastic loss which I was over the moon about!! I have my weigh in tomorrow night and I have not lost a single pound this week! (My scales are in sync with the LL ones) I have never strayed off plan and this week was the same as all the previous weeks; 100% abstinent!! The only...
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Yippeeeee!!!!! Thank goodness that week is over! Hardest one yet!! Real mind games went on this week and I am glad to report I stayed on the straight and narrow. And guess what -7lbs down!!!! Boy, am I glad I stayed abstinent!
Have a great week everyone!
Have a great week everyone!
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I had a great day today but really battled when dishing up the dinner tonight. I cooked the kids and hubby roast pork (which hubby bought – and still bought the same size joint as when I was eating!) There was loads of pork left over!
I had to be really strong and not pick – boy was that hard. Anyway moment passed and now I feel ok. I just kept on saying to myself ‘You’ll be cross come Tu...
I had to be really strong and not pick – boy was that hard. Anyway moment passed and now I feel ok. I just kept on saying to myself ‘You’ll be cross come Tu...
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Well it is the end of week 4 and weigh in tonight. 3lbs off. I was hoping for 4 but still happy. It is not that I can change anything I am doing to make the weight come off any faster. I walk the dog for an hour a day; briskly, I drink about 4-5 litres of water a day, and I stick to only the soups and shakes. So the weight will come off in the end.
Next week if I lose 4lbs I will have lost 2 stone!...
Next week if I lose 4lbs I will have lost 2 stone!...
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Well it’s Saturday and boy is the weekend hard!! I know it is because I am out of routine and everyone is at home. Since I have started LL I have still been cooking for the family (hubby, and two great daughters aged 9 & 10). During the week I am ok with this but I have found I think about food and ‘picking’ so much more on the weekends. I know that I will not pick as I am determined to ...
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Weigh in tonight and I have lost another 5lbs! Yipeeeee!!!!!
That makes it a grand total of 1 ½ stones at the end of 3 weeks. I am really happy and can’t wait for the rest of the weight to fall off.
Clothes are fitting me better and I feel great within myself even though I do feel tired by 9pm. I don’t seem to have any of this extra energy that some people talk about. I guess everyone is dif...
That makes it a grand total of 1 ½ stones at the end of 3 weeks. I am really happy and can’t wait for the rest of the weight to fall off.
Clothes are fitting me better and I feel great within myself even though I do feel tired by 9pm. I don’t seem to have any of this extra energy that some people talk about. I guess everyone is dif...
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Weigh in last night and I lost 4 lbs, making it a total of 16lbs lost in 2 weeks. I am happy even though I would have loved more! Still I doubt I would have lost 4 lbs on any other diet on week 2. As long as I lose 3 to 4 lbs per week I should be where I want to be at the end of foundation. And that will make me a very happy thin lady!!
Have a good one.
Have a good one.
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Weigh in today! The whole week the scales haven’t seemed to move but this morning it looks like I should lose 3lbs (my scales are only a pound off the official ones so I am quite lucky). I was hoping for more but I know I have been abstinent so sooner or later all the weight will come off!! There is no way I am giving in, this means too much! Can’t wait to be thin again!!!
Feeling positive agai...
Feeling positive agai...
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I have really been struggling psychologically the past couple of days but have managed to stay abstinent. I know I am not hungry so just keep on telling myself to push through this.
The one thing I am wondering is; where is all the surge of energy everyone talks about? I have felt really drained of late! I know that I am drinking enough, I manage between 3 and 4 litres a day quite naturally (lucki...
The one thing I am wondering is; where is all the surge of energy everyone talks about? I have felt really drained of late! I know that I am drinking enough, I manage between 3 and 4 litres a day quite naturally (lucki...
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Had a bar for the first time today; the fudge one. It was ok but nothing I would look ‘forward’ to eating. I am a bit fed up today and am thinking of food a lot! Still not hungry but am missing eating all my favourite things! The thoughts of food just seem to pop in my head and then I start thinking of the taste too! I do try and go off and do something to keep my mind off food thoughts or try...
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Well I am still having my shakes and soups and surprisingly am not hungry at all. Don’t get me wrong, I could still eat but as I said previously that is just because I am greedy.
I found Sunday evening (Day 5) quite difficult and the cravings for food was intense. Luckily I had some ironing that needed to be put away; after that was done the craving had gone. So it was not too bad in the end.
Last...
I found Sunday evening (Day 5) quite difficult and the cravings for food was intense. Luckily I had some ironing that needed to be put away; after that was done the craving had gone. So it was not too bad in the end.
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Total loss 12lbs (5.5ks) Wow!!!! This is great! Fantastic!! Long may this continue!!!
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Banana and Chocolate Shake
Vegetable and Thai Chilli
Feel really good still!! And I am really excited about the pop in appointment however just a bit concerned. Today my eldest daughter was picked up by a friend’s mum (who is a nurse) and she asked me if I was ok as my eyes looked a little ‘yellow’? I said I was fine but what does that mean and she changed the subject. Oh well.
Anyway went alon...
Vegetable and Thai Chilli
Feel really good still!! And I am really excited about the pop in appointment however just a bit concerned. Today my eldest daughter was picked up by a friend’s mum (who is a nurse) and she asked me if I was ok as my eyes looked a little ‘yellow’? I said I was fine but what does that mean and she changed the subject. Oh well.
Anyway went alon...
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OOPS.....I am on day 4 and only discovered the blogs now....what an excellent idea.
In 2004 I joined Slimming World and lost 4 stone in 16 months however I have put all the weight back on in the last 2 years! To say I am fed up is an understatement.
I am going to South Africa to see family and old friends in the middle of May and I am determined to be thin again!
So my journey begins……joined LL o...
In 2004 I joined Slimming World and lost 4 stone in 16 months however I have put all the weight back on in the last 2 years! To say I am fed up is an understatement.
I am going to South Africa to see family and old friends in the middle of May and I am determined to be thin again!
So my journey begins……joined LL o...
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