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Please Join Us for a Monday Group Weigh-in (25th April 2016) Afternoon/evening Session.

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Prin
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Hi Everyone,

I am posting the afternoon a little early as I am off to Zumba and have to walk as I am in the midst of a fit bit challenge the morning post already has 200 replies if you want to see how everyone is getting on here is the link

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh....

But new posts should be on this tread please as the size makes it quite clunky hpe you are all enjoying this wet and windy week ☔️🌨

If you join us for this Monday group weigh-in the office juniors are in charge this week and one of the Fab 5’ers (Suzybenj, Moreless,,LotToLose and myself, Prin) will reply to you. 

However, please be patient with us, as we do have other commitments, but we will do our very best to get back to you as soon as we can. 

This week I weigh 11st 2lb so a pound down I think from last week, 

A blast from the past

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh....

The weigh in post from two years ago I am saddened to say I am 4lbs heavier than then ( maintainer - who am I trying to kid?) on a happier note the dress still fits nicely and I am still spinning at 6.45, Lowcal however is leading by example and is a good 1/2 stone lighter. Suzy is the other Fab 5’er that was with us then- I think she was busy running the London Marathon 

Lowcal (Group leader - lovely Fab 5’er) has had a big birthday (50)and is away on her holidays. 🎂🎈🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY🎉🎈 🎂from us all 

Looking forward to catching up with her when she gets back, and she will be posting the May Bank Holiday weigh-in on 2nd May 2016 as usual. Thanks for doing the stats Lowcal 😇

Here are this week’s stats:  

Total people posting on last Monday's thread: 132

Total overall weight lost: 104.81 pounds (47.59 kilos). 

Total people who lost weight: 74 (139.65 pounds lost) (63.29 kilos). 

Total people who gained weight: 24 (34.84 pounds gained) (15.8 kilos).

Total people who maintained their weight: 15

Total people starting out on their weight loss journey/plan: 18. 

Total people who didn't disclose their weight gain/loss: 2.

Note for Newbies: 

If you are joining this weigh-in group thread for the first time today, then welcome. Just introduce yourself and share your starting weight (if you feel comfortable to do so) and your initial weight loss goals – setting yourself mini-goals leading to your ultimate weight loss goal is particularly helpful. You could also make a note of your body measurements – sometimes the scales stick at a particular weight, but there can be body measurement changes which are very motivating. It’s not all about the scales afterall – it’s how you feel in yourself. 

You can always refer to previous weigh-in threads if you want to see what other people typically post (just click on my profile, Lowcal, and you’ll be able to see a list of all previous posts which are all clearly dated).

Also, if you’ve not already seen it, then take a moment to read the ‘Welcome Newbie’ pack which is a Pinned post (situated on right hand side of homepage) which has been collated by Fab 5’er Moreless. 

N.B. The Afternoon/Evening Session will be posted at approx midday – and if it has already been posted, then the link will be here:

Wishing you all a great weigh-in! 

Prin ☺️

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Carpo82

Afternoon all

I've had another slow week and not been on top form. A lot of family illness going on at the moment (will not bore you with details) But as a result my eating has not been great and I've done less exercise than I has planning.

Still I've managed to loose 0.4 kg and weighed in at 81.7 kg this morning. I'm happy with that considering.

My BMI is now 30.3 (down from 35.6 back in August 2015) and my body fat is 42.2% (down from 51%) and my waist is down to 93 cm (from 113 cm)

I would really like to get my BMI in under 30. I've been really close to this now since before Christmas, but for some reason I don't seam to be able to get there... so frustrating.

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toCarpo82

Well done for managing to lose 0.4kg with everything you've had to contend with Carpo, that's really good :)

Your over all stats are really impressive and I don't think you should focus too much on the nitty gritty's, you'll get there, I'm sure :)

Keep plugging away and you'll find yourself with a BMI under 30, before you know it :)

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Cuppa32

Hi everyone, another newbie here :) Weighed myself this morning and I am 14st 11lbs. My first goal is to lose a stone and be comfortable in a size18 again. Looking forward to losing weight the healthy and permanent way!

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toCuppa32

Hi and welcome Cuppa :)

It's great that you've chosen to join us and that you've shared your starting weight and goals :)

You're another newbie that's being very tough on yourself, how about setting your first goal at 1/2st, then your 2nd at getting into the 13's, then your 3rd would be the stone? That way, you're being rewarded for your efforts much more frequently and makes your journey fun and motivating in itself :)

If you haven't had a chance yet, have a look at the welcome newbies post and the various challenges that are up and running, they can all be found in the pinned posts section, to the top right of your screen.

Wishing you a great first week :)

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Cuppa32 in reply tomoreless

Thanks! I didn't think my goal was so tough, I don't expect to reach it in a week! Lol! But I agree it may be better to set smaller goals to keep me motivated :)

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toCuppa32

We all need pats on the back to keep us going and having to wait 8 weeks, or so for one, can be a bit demoralising :)

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DartmoorDumplingRestart Feb 2024

Hi,

Sorry that I missed last week's thread as we were out for the day .... although posted on the general posts a STS.

 

However, pleased to say this week, scales have shown a 2lb loss!  Very pleased with that; now weighing in at 13stone 10lbs (from original starting weight of 15stone 6lbs) and now busy sorting out some smaller clothes from my plastic sacks stored on top of the wardrobe!  Also really happy when I managed a 6 mile hike this week as legs and hips are so much more mobile and free of pain.

Aiming for a target weight of 12st 7lbs which is becoming more achievable every day!

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toDartmoorDumpling

Hi DD,

If you can't manage to post on a monday, don't worry about it, you can always post a day, or two later :)

Well done for losing 2lbs this week, that will have made up for your maintain last week :) The benefits of losing weight seem to be never ending. It beats me why we ever allow ourselves to gain in the first place :)

It won't be long now until you've lost 2st, which is fantastic and will make your target of 12st 7lb even more achievable! :)

Keep up the great work, onwards and downwards! :)

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Prin in reply toDartmoorDumpling

You know what I am going to say.........down to the charity shop with your outgrown clothes please,  such a pity we can't do some virtual swishing 👗

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IndigoBlue61 in reply toDartmoorDumpling

Well done you 😊 Great you are enjoying your improved fitness too 😊

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wisecat

I have lost one pound this week. down from 151 to 150. Decided to measure in pounds on the gym scales as mine are rubbish.

What scales do others have/use?

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply towisecat

Good job wisecat a 1lb loss is great :)

It definitely sounds as if you need new scales. I've got Weight Watchers scales, £15 from Tesco. They're really accurate :)

Good luck with choosing a new set and have a great week :) 

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Prin in reply towisecat

I have weight watchers scales too

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Bu-dog

Good afternoon peeps,

I am stuck at the same weight again this week. Maybe not surprising as had a birthday and two meals out. At least I know I can maintain which will be helpful when I finally shift the last few lbs.

So this weeks plan, no meals out. Have shopped for healthy meals. Must calorie count and NO CHOCOLATE!! Keep up the extra steps. Seriously looking for a loss next week.

Onwards and downwards 👍

Good luck to all those weighing in today 🤗Xx

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toBu-dog

Wow Bu-dog, being able to maintain with two meals out and a birthday is brilliant! Wtg you! :) You've definitely got maintenance sussed! 

All the best for knuckling down and seeing a loss on the scales next monday :)

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Willlose

I've been poorly all week so haven't really been following the plan but also have lost my appetite as my sore throat makes it difficult to eat and I can't actually taste anything at the moment. So, I have lost 2 lbs this week which brings me in a tantalizing half pound away from my first stone lost - very happy with that :)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toWilllose

Argh, get well soon!

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Bu-dog in reply toWilllose

Brilliant result...although sorry for you having a sore throat 😷 Xx

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morelessAdministrator7 stone

There had to be a silver lining to that cloud Willlose :)

Hope you feel better soon and that next week sees the back of that first stone :)

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small-steps

weighed in this morning at 14 st 1.5 lbs which is a 2.25 lb weight loss this week.  So now back to the weight I was on 4th April, very happy with that.

Hope you all have a good week.

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply tosmall-steps

Yaaay small-steps, well done you! Just a hop and a step til you're in the 13's now! :)

Wishing you another great week :)

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She1407

Hi Everyone, back after several weeks of absence. Weighing in at 10.12. I have decided to pick up my plan at week 3 which is where it all started to go wrong. As they say, it's a marathon not a sprint. Have a good week everyone! 

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toShe1407

Welcome back She :)

Well done for jumping back onto the bandwagon, that shows true guts! I'm sure that this time around you'll make it to the finish line :)

Stick around for the best support, motivation and inspiration you could possibly get. Together, we make an awesome team :)

Wishing you a fantastic week :)

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mello333lbs

Hi All, just starting out. Starting weigh in 13 stone 8lb. I'm naturally greedy and lazy, so really hoping I can find a healthy attitude and make better choices. Hoping its not too ambitious to hit 13 stone by the beginning of June. Wish me luck!

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply tomello33

Hi and welcome Mello :)

I'm really glad that you've chosen to join us today and that you've shared your start weight and goals :)

I'm all for a bit of a challenge, so I think if you want to hit 13st by the beginning of June, then good for you! :)

Have a look at our newbie thread and the various challenges we have on offer, maybe they can help with that greediness and laziness, although I'm sure that's not true! :)

Wishing you a fabulous first week :)

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motherofboys3kgRestart April 2024

An eventful week - lost another 0.8kg in week 3 and 2cm off my waist, but this wasn't really the result of dieting. Took a bad tumble from my bike midweek and after stitches in my chin and lip was restricted in what I could eat by my need to eat very small bites to avoid getting stitches wet... Improving now, stitches out tomorrow, so have to avoid a rebound once less good foods become possible again!

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply tomotherofboys

OMG mob! Poor you! What a horrible thing to happen, I bet that's shaken you up! :(

Remember, if you can do without that food for one week, chances are, you can do without it for a second ;)

Hoping that you're back to 100% fitness quickly and that you don't do any rebound eating. You don't want to spoil those great losses :)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply tomotherofboys

Oh no!  I hope that hasn't put you off cycling :(

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DartmoorDumplingRestart Feb 2024 in reply tomotherofboys

That puts me in mind of when people used to have their teeth wired together in order to lose weight, as all food had to be taken through a straw.  A not very pleasant experience!  I hope you are recovering well and that not too much damage was done.

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motherofboys3kgRestart April 2024 in reply toDartmoorDumpling

No teeth or bones broken. I will be back on my bike when I am fit (and I've found a 7 speed shift lever to replace the one a broke in landing on my bike), after all I hadn't done anything like this in the previous 45 years ... so I will just resolve to concentrate on the road surface a bit harder, so that I notice every pothole, even when the sun is shining and there are no cars around.

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muffintop67 in reply tomotherofboys

Oh poor you - that sounds nasty. Hope you back to normal soon :)

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IndigoBlue61 in reply tomotherofboys

Ouch!!! Poor you! Get better soon 😊

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Maxine5555

Afternoon, I've put on 1pound 8 :-( It's not surprising I suppose, I've had a couple of naughty puddings but did think that with all the running Shetland pony and I have been doing, I'd stay the same.  So I must be more aware of what I am eating this week.  Shetland and I managed 3.86 miles with 10.59 minute miles so we're doing great.  Maybe focussing on training for our fun run, I can't multi task and lose weight too??  Doesn't help that people keep saying how trim and muscley he is getting, and then just look at me :-)  I do all that running too - how come I'm not?! 

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toMaxine5555

Maxine, for the life of me I don't understand why you're not trim and muscly, because you certainly should be! :o

Life is seriously unfair! You definitely deserve to be losing, not gaining! If I had a magic wand, I'd wave it for you! :)

How about setting aside time to prepare calorie counted meals and sticking them in the freezer, that would help with your multitasking. It might be an idea to steer clear of those naughty puds for a while too :)

Wishing you lots of luck for this coming week :)

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Maxine5555 in reply tomoreless

Thank you!  I've even kept off the wine though I've had a couple of cokes instead, so I must be a good girl and ask for water when in the pub :-(  What's the point?!  I will steer clear of the naughty puddings this week.  Good luck to you too!!

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toMaxine5555

You'll probably find that the coke's worse for you than the wine! I'm a boring water drinker in the pub too, but I'm a right cheap night out! :D

Onwards and downwards my friend! :)

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Prin in reply toMaxine5555

Well you wouldn't want to look like a Shetland pony would you😜😂😂😂. You need to run a marathon to burn a pound of fat 😦 Running I found toned my legs but not my arms had to go to body pump for that.... Stay away from the desert trolley if they told you how many calories were in them we would never go anywhere near

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prawncess

1lb off for me, pleased after my crisis mid week. head in the right space now thanks to you all. x

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toprawncess

Yaaaay prawncess! That's fab news, well done you! :)

Keep in that head space and have another great week :)

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Adheela

Hi everyone 

Well done prin for weight loss this week. 

I haven't been good this week ate out twice and had a naughty choc bar for 5 days. Managed a walk yesterday and two days of healthy eating but clearly that's not going to repair the damage. Luckily haven't gained stayed the same at 10st10. 

Target for next week.

Stick to lean in 15 meals this week 

Do dvd or walking 4 times a week,

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toAdheela

Hi Adheela,

Don't forget that meals out and chocolate bars are allowed on the plan, they just have to be factored into your calorie allowance. Don't think that if you don't deny yourself completely, that you're straying :)

You can't have done any harm, because you've managed to maintain :)

Good luck with your targets, you'll feel much happier in yourself if you can meet them :)

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Adheela in reply tomoreless

Hi moreless, always lovely reading ur replies honestly. Yeah I have been within calorie limit all week even with the 2 takeouts and choc. Even done the dvd 3 times and one 45 minute walk. As u sed at least I maintained.

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toAdheela

What a star! You're doing brilliantly! A little tweaking and those excess pounds will be a thing of the past :)

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HealthyTanja

Hello Prin,

Thank you for taking care of this thread while Lowcal is away!

I'm down 0.1kg today which is a win for me because considering the week I've had, I was hoping to maintain but was worried about gaining. Still a week ahead of schedule so all good here 😊

All the best to everyone. Have a good week ☺

Tanja 

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toHealthyTanja

Well done Tania, you've had a nice surprise on the scales today :)

Try and stick to plan this week, in case your scales make a comeback! ;)

All the best for this week to you too :)

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DheerajVaid

Hi..Everybody!

I started yoga 23 March, at that time 83.1 Kg with BMI 29.6...

Lost 3 Kg till 24 March...

Now new journey begins... target -> 65 Kg

Strictly following 12 week plan... really after a long long search finally found a realistic program with right approach..

Best of Luck to everyone... including me ;)

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toDheerajVaid

Hi and welcome DheerajVaid :)

I'm so glad that you decided to join us today and that you've shared your history and goals with us. Am I right in thinking that your starting weight is 80.1kgs?

Lots of people have had big successes with the 12 week plan, so here's hoping that you'll be the same :)

I know you've read our newbie thread, have you had a look at the various challenges there are?

Wishing you a great first week :)

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ScoobaSteve

Afternoon, didn't weigh in last week as I was super busy, and healthy lifestyle went completely out the window. but I am 11st 4.4lb which IIRC is the same as I was 2 weeks ago on my last weigh-in. I hope to really hammer it this week and get down to 11st 2lb by next Monday as I think I'm getting close to my goal :)

All the best for the week ahead :)

ScoobaSteve.

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toScoobaSteve

You can't be far from goal now Steve and you've already mastered maintaining, which is absolutely brilliant! :)

Wishing you a fab week that gets you to target, so that you can relax a bit and concentrate on your studies.............................not drinking ;)

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ScoobaSteve in reply tomoreless

Studies.. lol

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toScoobaSteve

Ever the optimist! :D

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Diana in reply toScoobaSteve

Good luck ,

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muffintop67

Hi Prin. Many thanks for standing in for Lowcal while she is enjoying her holiday. If I am reading right you have only put on 4lbs over 2 year while maintaining! I would say thats not so bad and I am sure you will lose it again in no time. Glad the dress still fits :) I am pleased to report that I have lost a pound this week so I'm down to 10 stone 11.5. I really would like to get back to 10.5 for a family party on 28th May so I can fit into a dress but I think as I only seem to be losing a pound a week that I am not being realistic. Unless I can pull it out of the bag and really up the exercise regime.  I have been so good and sticking to my calories every day I really hoped to lose a little more. Keep plodding on. Good luck to everyone else weighing in today and I hope the scales have given you some good numbers :)

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply tomuffintop67

Well done muffin, a 1lb loss is great :)

By my calculations, it's 4.5 weeks til your family party, which means you'll probably have lost 4.5lbs, which would make you only 2lbs over your goal. Surely that's a difference that's neither here, nor there??!! Some good underwear and that dress will be good to go! :)

You can do it! :)

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muffintop67 in reply tomoreless

Thanks moreless. The only trouble is I think I am already trying to squeeze myself into it as I was only about 10 stone when I last wore it. But you are right 2lb is probably neither here nor there. Fingers crossed if I up the exercise I may manage a bit more each week. 

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply tomuffintop67

You can do it muffin and spandex can help! ;)

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muffintop67 in reply tomoreless

Haha yes it might! Will do my best. Thanks moreless :)

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Prin in reply tomuffintop67

It's great to have goals, but you know what if it doesn't fit the week before go out and buy yourself something new that you feel fabulous in confidence makes all the difference it doesn't need to be expensive although it should look it! , if I had the nouse to post pictures in threads I would show you the £8 dress tesco the 2.99 shoes mark so half their reduced price and facinator primark £5

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muffintop67 in reply toPrin

Thanks Prin - yes I will do that if all else fails :)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024

Good afternoon everyone.  Well done to all who posted in the morning thread and this afternoon thread, it is great to read of the progress each of you make on your weight loss journeys.

I lost another 2lbs this week, bringing my weight to 13st6lbs - or as I call it, the lower 13s!

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toLessToLose

I'm so jealous!! You're a weight loss machine! You lose at least 2lbs every week! Well done LTL, you so deserve it, you work really hard at it all the time :) You must be so close to the 6st mark now! WTG you! :)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply tomoreless

Thanks Moreless, just another 5lbs before I can say I lost 6st.  I was just remembering when I was 19stone, the lower 13s seemed like a million miles away.

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toLessToLose

I feel like that about my starting weight and you've lost almost a stone more than me :)

We've both done well, I just wish I was still doing well! :D

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply tomoreless

I am sure you will get back into the groove.  We've both been at this game since September and it is almost habit now.  Maybe try changing something around a bit? Try some new tasty (healthy) recipes, vary your exercise routine and look at some nice clothes in the shops.

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toLessToLose

I'm definitely going to look for some new recipes, although I am quite inventive and have become a dab hand at conjuring up a meal out of whatever's in the fridge :)

I was really getting into different exercises, but the weather did another about turn and my hernia's stopping me from doing lots of things. I shall have to research things that don't strain my belly :)

I refuse to buy any new clothes until I've got rid of all the big stuff and have more room in my wardrobe. Then I'll go nuts! :D

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Diana in reply tomoreless

Go girl 

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Prin in reply toLessToLose

Fabulous and much appreciated fab fiver - See this crown👑? It's yours for the taking at 6 stone loss. isn't 6 stone a small child🙍🏼? Imagine all the time of carrying that around it must of been exhausting 

 good work l2l

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toPrin

Oooh I want that crown! 

Yep, I have been carrying around a small child, no wonder I was in so much pain.

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toPrin

Isn't she amazing??!! :D

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Prin in reply tomoreless

And so are you Lessmore😘

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toPrin

I guess I am :D

You're the most amazing though, cos you've lost all your excess and have kept it off for aaaaaaages! :D

I overindulged at the weekend definitely as it was a rare Saturday off and now I'm definitely regretting it. It's only week 2 for me so I was hoping for just a bit of a loss to help motivate me but unfortunately I've gained 2lbs putting me at 12 stone 6lbs. I forgot to put my waist measurements up last week but that was 44 inches, and despite my gain my waist now measures 42 inches. I don't know whether it's my scales that are naff or if it's my measuring. Despite the setback I'm still struggling on with it all, but I must say that motivation is at an all time low. Good luck to everyone else this week!

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply to

One meal shouldn't make all that much difference, so it is probably just water weight or something.  If you follow the plan through the coming week, I am sure it will come off again and you will get a good loss next week.

in reply toLessToLose

Thanks for the reply and I hope you're right. It's discouraging to see the scales going up but if anything it'll motivate me to do more this week!

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Determinedchick22 in reply to

Exactly great motivation to do more! Well done on the measurements!

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Prin in reply to

Keep going Jess, it's easy to keep going when things are going well, but I know you can dig your heels in 👠 Have a good week

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Anon-E-Mouse

Hi everyone,

Went from 10st 4.8lbs last week to 10st 3lbs this, so a loss of 1.8lbs.

Was playing a game with my 4yr old grandson during the week and I lost. He said I was a loser and was quite bewildered when I agreed and said how pleased and proud I am to be a loser 😃😃 it was mean of me because I knew he wouldn't understand, on the other hand he didn't call me a loser again...

The game? It was to see who could put their shoes and coat on first as we needed to get to nursery. Sneaky Nanna 😃

🐭

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toAnon-E-Mouse

LOL Mouse! I still think you such a cool Nanna! You always manage to crack me up! :)

Brilliant and consistent loss again, keep up the good work! :)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toAnon-E-Mouse

Aw, you are a great loser (and very wily)!

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Twickenhamred

Afternoon all

Weak 2 completed, and no, that wasn't a typo!

Weight: 224 lbs

Weekly Change: -1.8 lbs

What should have been a record breaking week for me was derailed by the Wife's birthday - a trip to see ELO at the O2 (her lifetime dream) plus a (truly wonderful) lunch - including a decidedly decadent date pudding! Got right back on the horse the next day though and have completed three solid gym trips over the past seven days.

Onwards and downwards!

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toTwickenhamred

LOL Tr! You've done a sterling job of pulling it all back together and managing to lose 1.8lbs! Wtg you! :)

It sounds like a fab day though and well worth the extra pounds (sterling and weight) :)

Maybe this week will be your record breaking week :)

Good luck! :)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toTwickenhamred

Still a great loss and what sounds like a great week!

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Prin in reply toTwickenhamred

Your life can't stop because you are losing weight getting back on the bus or horse in your case is what counts🐴

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maiziepops

Greetings, I haven't been on here since last week and the reason is, i have been living my life to the full. I have a 3lb loss this week, a total of 9lb in three weeks. Im doing great and still in the zone.

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply tomaiziepops

Woohoo Maiziepops, you really are in the zone! Wtg you! :)

Keep that feeling and use it to the max, goodness knows how much of a loss you'll be posting next week?! :)

Onwards and downwards! :)

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maiziepops in reply tomoreless

just read my post, its a 3lb loss this week, nit 6, but its still 9 in total lol

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply tomaiziepops

3lbs is still a great loss :)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply tomaiziepops

Wow, great losses and I am glad you are living life to the full!

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Happymary

Ouch. A one pound gain for me but feel okay and been to the gym and done over 150 minutes of workout at a high intensity, so taking rough with smooth. Onward and downward.

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toHappymary

I think muscles hang onto water to repair themselves, or some such phenomenon Mary, so I'm sure that's what's happening to you :)

Keep up all the hard work and hopefully you'll be rewarded on the scales next week :)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toHappymary

Sounds like you are doing everything right, so as Moreless says, this does sound like water gain for the muscles.  Hopefully, next week, your hard work will show on the scales.

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Prin in reply toHappymary

Do your measurements! Nice work 👏🏾

I have put on 2.5lb this but am not at all surprised. I have been quite unwell with a poor blood picture which has left me with no energy , restless legs, cramp and sleeplessness. Comfort eating and less walking. Oh well will get better first and then try again. 

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply to

Oh, that sounds draining, Pog - and I agree, get well first, then get back into the diet plan.

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply to

Oh dear Pog, that doesn't sound good at all! :(

Definitely make sure your get your health sorted out before even thinking about trying to eat less, or walking more!

I hope you feel much better very soon! Keep us posted :)

in reply tomoreless

Thanks. I will still be keeping in touch with everyone

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PP_1234

Hi Everyone :) I have had a very good week this week. I have lost 3.5lbs which means that I have reversed my gain last week of 2.75lbs and lost another 0.75lbs to boot. Very happy with that. So last week I weighed 14st 6.5lbs and this week I weigh 14st 3lbs. Well done to everyone! :)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toPP_1234

That is a fantastic result, PolleyPocket - I am so pleased you managed to lose that 2.75 + the other .75lb too!

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suzybenj in reply toPP_1234

Evening Polleypocket- really well done on reversing that upward trend to a definite downward trend.  You must be delighted - I know i would be :-)

So 3 pounds to the 13s then:-)

Really wishing you good luck for next week- onward and downward:-)

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emielou

hello fellow wobble warriors! this week I am weighting in at 9st 7.9lbs / 134lbs / 60.8Kgs. so lost 2lbs roughly since last monday. 

Finally bought a new set of scales. I am running with my dog and walking with him, interval training i like to call it ;-)  i have been eating 'naughtily' more than usual last 4 days due to female monthly cycle. keeping sight of the long term goal, but these weekly weigh ins are great. Aiming for one pound a week. It's not easy as you all know.  taking each day at a time, making sure i get out near nature for a run with my best wee friend daily, no matter what. XOX

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suzybenj in reply toemielou

...giggle - good evening to you to - fellow wobble warrior:-)

You are doing fantastically well from what i can see- 2 pounds lost - brilliant - hope you don't find them again. :-)  And all that exercise - excellent.

I shall follow your example - and take on the wobble warrior mantra - eat less - move more:-)

Onward and downward :-)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toemielou

Wobble Warrior!  I like it!

Well done on the 2lbs lost despite the dreaded monthly.  Enjoy a great week doing HIIT with your dog!

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emielou in reply toLessToLose

thank you suzybenj  & LessToLose  for your encouragement & validation. one day at a time eh wobble warriors! lol

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Diana

Annoyed to say I've gained 1lb, 10st 6 1/2lb, despite a reasonable week, never eaten enough to gain, weird.

The hormone monster has called again, very annoying, now feeling bloated again, onwards and hopefully down next week, we see!

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suzybenj in reply toDiana

The scales are very annoying when they don't recognise the effort you have put in:-)  I expect there will be rebalance when the hormones are at bay:-)  don't lose heart just keep going:-).

Good luck for next week- onwards and downwards:-)

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Diana in reply tosuzybenj

Things went pear shaped on wed, not sure why?  A couple of carb heavy meals, it seemed to stay, anyway it makes me feel crap, and not over eating, every cloud and all that!

I suspect it's one of those things

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toDiana

Sounds like water retention due to those hormones to me, so you will have a decent loss next week!

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Diana in reply toLessToLose

I hope so, who knows these pesky menopause hormones certainly give me grief, after 8 years ongoing, the maca root helps a fair bit tho, and I think bring nearly 54, things are not as easy , weight loss wise!

I remind myself things are so much better than they were at 2st heavier a while ago 

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toDiana

I know, I am on the other side of the change and feel much better now the hormones have settled down. 

Losing those 2st makes a huge difference to your well-being, it is an important part of giving your body a chance to be at its best.

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Diana in reply toLessToLose

I wish they would just hurry up, after 2 years starting out of flushes, every 15 mins during the day, and on the hour st night, it was hell, napping every day for at least an HR, and worse 7am, to 7 pm, things are much better, just managing the journey.  I am now totally fed up with it all, feeling slightly flushed and out of sorts for a fair chunk of time

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radioactiveblue

I weighed in at 199 lbs today, so I think that's 4 lbs down on the week. 

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suzybenj in reply toradioactiveblue

wowee and a woohoo - that is fantastic - well done.  

You get the full monty support - onwards and downwards and losers are winners - pom pom waving for you.

Good luck for next week:-)

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radioactiveblue in reply tosuzybenj

thanks! I'll need all the luck I can get next week (bloating due to visit). I'll be happy to maintain this one!

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toradioactiveblue

Welcome to wonderland (onederland)!  A great loss this week, I must say!

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radioactiveblue in reply toLessToLose

Thanks! I will do my best not to get evicted from onederland this week.

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WeightWarrior

Hi folks, been a bumpy couple of weeks, the usual rollercoaster of aches and pains, extra drugs and swollen leg - zzzzzz!  Had a bit of a drop in mood too which hasn't helped.  Last Monday my leg was huge and I knew the weigh in would be bad and couldn't face it.  Sorry I was AWOL.  I was plus 4 1/2 pounds last Monday and really REALLY fed up about it because it wasn't my eating which had caused it.  Hubby and son said, where the heck have you put THAT on, your tummy/waist etc look just the same, you don't look any bigger.  In reply to which, I rolled up the bottom half of my trouser leg and they both sighed a knowing "ahhhh".  Anyway, I rested plenty and monitored this week as I went.  The leg slowly reduced, it was down 2 pounds by Wednesday, another pound by Thursday, and Saturday I was down another pound.  I then decided to wait until the Monday weigh in and, low and behold, a positive result - about bloomin time given that my eating has been correct!  So I reckon I've lost the 4 1/2 pound in fluid this week plus 1/2 pound of actual normal weight, though there's no concrete way of telling, apart from looking at the size of the leg of course.  Anyway, that's the back story, now I'll start a new paragraph to make the stat bit easier...

My overall result this Monday is that I am minus half a pound since Monday 11th April.  Sometimes this journey feels like one step forward and two steps back, but I keep plodding on and looking at the end goal.  Even half a pound every two weeks would still add up to a bigger loss by the end of the year eh?  Feeling a bit tired and deflated but I'm not gonna let that stop me, onwards and downwards!

Good luck to all for a good week ahead.

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suzybenj in reply toWeightWarrior

:-) aaah WW - you sound to me like you are living in very trying times.  But you got the better of it - well done - but hope you are ok.

Yup the one step fwd.three back is where i am at - but slowly but surly it is making a difference. 

I was highly amused by emielous's post earlier( just a few down ) - referring to us as wobble warriors :-)   I am with her on the journey - but nowhere near her weight.

Good Luck WW - hope all continues in the right directions- onward and downward:-)

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emielou in reply tosuzybenj

had to say i am very short at only 5ft 1inch, so my weight probably seems low but not with my height. wobble wobble wobble! :-D XOX

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toWeightWarrior

Oh WW, that dratted leg! I'm so sorry you've had it so tough this past couple of weeks. I've been waiting anxiously for you to post, because I guessed something was amiss, Fingers crossed that you can get back to more heartening weight loss now.

Well done for being such a trouper! :)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toWeightWarrior

It is a real battle and you have done brilliantly to keep on going with your current problems.

Well done on the weight loss against such odds!

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Diana in reply toWeightWarrior

Sorry you were suffering, mines my tum and hormones, so annoying these gains aren't they?

You just need to keep moving on, take care x 

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WeightWarrior in reply toWeightWarrior

Thank you all for your support, it really means a lot to me.  I tend to kind of hide away if I've hit a bit of a low spot so please don't take offence because I'm not around much.  It's been weeks since I called my parents too, I just avoid people when I'm not feeling too grand.  Must really get onto that this week, the longer I leave it the harder it seems to get!  Thanks again folks, you are all stars xx

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franmccloskey

Hi there, 

I'm a newbie.  I weigh in at 10 st 7 lb.  I'm aiming for one stone, and then if that goes well for another four to seven pounds.  Ideal weight is 9 st but I'll be a bit more content once I reach below 9 st 6. 

First day today and it's been good. Stuck to exercise and food plan.  Just settling in with a cup of fennel tea!  Wine is an absent friend,

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suzybenj in reply tofranmccloskey

:-)  I am a fennel tea drinker as well  -enjoy:-)  Good luck on the weight loss journey:-)

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Determinedchick22 in reply tofranmccloskey

My goals exactly!

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024

I love fennel tea - it is my favourite!  Welcome and well done on making a great start to your weight loss journey!

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Suzie54

Good Evening. Haven't been on for a few days. Been a difficult week, Wednesday I went to my Aunt's funeral, which was a sad emotional day. Then I couldn't get on the site as I had been logged out & couldn't remember my password.  As a result things have been a bit stressful &  my eating & exercise plans have gone out of the window.  I weighed myself this morning & I have gained a pound, which is a relief as I thought it would be more.  This coming week I must get back on track & will pledge to hopefully lose 2 pounds. Need to pull finger out now as holiday is just under 5 weeks away.  Onwards & downwards 

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suzybenj in reply toSuzie54

suzie54 - sounds to me like you have had a rough week - and all for a pound gain.  Soothe your sad feelings - and take time to recover.  These family events do take there toll - allow recovery time.

Pause in the proceedings and all that - if you are ready to jump back on the weight loss wagon go for it- otherwise rest easy my friend:-)

Good luck for next week:-)

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franmccloskey in reply toSuzie54

Bad weeks and down days happen.  True strength comes from getting up and moving on towards your goals.  Don't feel guilty about it either.  Accept that you had that wee and let it go, should allow you to get on with this week free of the burden from last week. Good luck!

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toSuzie54

Sorry for your loss, Suzie, it is hard to say goodbye to our loved ones.

What a pain not being able to log in, but I am glad you are back now.

I think, under the circumstances, you have done very well to only gain 1lb. Good luck for next week!

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toSuzie54

So sorry to hear your sad news Suzie. Be kind to yourself and know that we're here for you.

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john-bailey

Oh dear,1lb gain.Daughter has been away and I'm sorry to say I have been taking advantage of the freedom

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply tojohn-bailey

Tut tut JB, is that a case of when the cat's away........ ;)

Not to worry, it's only a pound and you'll soon get shot of that :) If you work hard, you'll lose it without your daughter even finding out - my lips are sealed! :)

Wishing you a great week :)

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply tojohn-bailey

Ooops!

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zc1981

Hi, 

I'm new to this so thought I'd join. I'm currently 16st 5lbs. Really need to unleash my inner slim and become healthy again. 

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply tozc1981

Hi and welcome zc :)

I'm glad you got here and well done for sharing your goal weight with us :)

I like the idea of releasing our inner slim, mine's been screaming to get out for donkey's years! :)

Are you going to be following the NHS 12 week plan, there's a link for it in the newbie thread I told you about?

Looking forward to following your progress, have a fab first week :)

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bakersdozen

Gained a lb this week!

Now weigh 11.6 was 2 weeks ago Friday 11.4. 

Can't seem to get rid of these horrid pounds. Even more annoying is my old clothes fit me and everyone tells me I look so good. If only they would see the scales plus my big huge tummy. I was desperate to get to 11 already. Plus my eating healthy has gone completely out of the window. My walking and any exercise has also disappeared. Can't even say this week I will behave myself. The trouble is all my old clothes fit me so I am not any more motivated. Just had my dress taken 

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply tobakersdozen

Sorry BD, how frustrating for you - you are so close to crashing through the 11st barrier and it has all gone to pot!

It is great that your lovely old clothes fit again and that should motivate you all the more to keeping those lbs off and taking a few more "safety pounds" with them.

I hope you can get a hold of it this week and get the food and exercise back on track.

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bakersdozen in reply toLessToLose

Will have to try even though this week is very challenging as my son is at home and will only be back into routine on Monday.

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply tobakersdozen

Come on bd, I need help too! We can get each other through this sticky spot! :)

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bakersdozen in reply tomoreless

What is going on with us? Why are we both gone completely off the wagon?

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply tobakersdozen

I don't know, but I don't like it! I'm determined to get back into it tomorrow. I'm going shopping and then I'm going to cook up a storm. I'm going to try some different recipes and see if that helps :)

I'm going to dust of my zumba dvd and try that too, even though I've got 2 left feet! :)

What are you going to do?

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bakersdozen in reply tomoreless

Can't till Monday as my son is at home. Will try to eat healthier as I am now pain free.

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morelessAdministrator7 stone

I found AliceFraser   on an old thread, so have brought her back to the fold :)

Argh! Complete failure this week, was away for friends and my self control & calorie counting slipped. My goodness the kilos have come back on quickly.

Gone up from 68.9 to 71.8 - a gain of 1.9 kilo, thats 2.2lbs ...

Next week I'll be checking in from West Africa, I am off there for four weeks for work. I do wonder how it will work out there - determined to use the few days at home to eat clean before hitting the road again. 

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply tomoreless

Thanks for finding Alice, Moreless!

Alice, don't worry about this week's blip, often these fast to come on ones after a celebration or something are just as quick to get off if you attend to them immediately.

Good luck for your trip to West Africa!

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toLessToLose

I hope Alice finds us! :o

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AliceFraser in reply tomoreless

Found you! Hide and Seek! :-) 

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Diana in reply tomoreless

Sorry you gained moreless, work could prove interesting, I hope and nay surprise you weight loss wise all those spices?

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toDiana

It wasn't me that gained Diana, I copied and pasted AliceFrasers post, because she'd posted on the wrong thread :)

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Diana in reply tomoreless

So sorry, did you lose this weekend?

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toDiana

I lost the grand total of 0.125lbs! :D

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Diana in reply tomoreless

Fab!  

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AliceFraser in reply tomoreless

thanks for finding me on an old thread moreless ! 

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toAliceFraser

My pleasure Alice, are you signing in today? Here's the link

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

See you there :)

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AliceFraser in reply tomoreless

Yep - in the right place... I hope :-)

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toAliceFraser

You did it! Yaaaay! :)

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Tinkle72

Stayed the same again this week.  Family stresses lead to not great food choices at the weekend.  Hoping to have a better week.  Pleased that I resisted the temptation to eat away today's stresses at work or grab that glass of wine!

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LessToLose4lbsRestart April 2024 in reply toTinkle72

Well you have done brilliantly to not have gained this week, Tinkle, family stress is very difficult and I understand it having an impact on your food choices.

It sounds like you got a handle on it today at work and this evening, so I hope you have a great week ahead and that the family stresses are resolved asap.

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Alisonayb

Good evening.  Apologies for posting late.  I think the miserable day has put me off my stride.  I am happy to post a 1lb loss.  11st 12 last week, 11st 11lbs this week.  Very pleased with that.

I have not read any posts yet but will do so laters I don't know what people are up to yet.  I am hoping for some increased exercise this week but with the weather being what it is, that may not happen!  Will have to see what I can get up to indoors.

Well done on your weight loss Prin.  Good luck for the week ahead everyone.

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toAlisonayb

No probs Alison, I'm still here :)

Well done for losing a pound this week, that's terrific :)

I agree that the atrocious weather has certainly put the kibosh on outdoor activity! I can't believe we had snow today! Not exactly spring-like at all!

Maybe this is exercise dvd, or wii fit weather? :)

Have a great week :)

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skipper65

Evening All

I know this is late but if I don't leave it till now I would just spend the whole afternoon trawling through everybody's posts and not get anything done with the rest of the day.  I lost a whole 3lbs this week.  I have never lost 3lbs in one go in my life.  It might be just a blip as last week I put up the one I lost the week before (blink to stop your eyes glazing over) but it's still very nice.  I also cycled 74kms yesterday and I am not completely and utterly wrecked which is progress although I am still the slowest one in the group which is a bit mortifying.  I am at this cycling lark six months and I am still the slowest.  On the plus side I did achieve a personal best yesterday so at least I am faster than myself.  I will not be weighing in for the next two mondays as I am off on my holliers.  

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Prin in reply toskipper65

Good to see you always nice to have a skipper on board😜😂 well done on your loss - and your cycle feat, it could only have helped the weightloss well done and have a great week

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Emjayd

Hi everyone.

Only 200 grams lost this week but I did get around to finally joining the gym. I had my first session today so hopefully the weight will stay the same if not reduce over the next few weeks.   I am keeping to my calorie limit so that is a positive too :)

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Prin in reply toEmjayd

Well done Emma any loss to be celebrated have a look at 200g chocolate bat a substantial weight! Enjoy the gym, I love classes have a look and see, some of them give you the abs of a 20 year old, I find it much easier to get motivated with an instructor shouting 😅

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Redx1995

Hi Prin  

I've put on 0.5lb this week, but am not really surprised as I've been on leave and eating junk with my husband at lunch time. I've been busy decorating so the exercise has been non-existent other than climbing up and down ladders for 5 days. Hopefully a better result next week?

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Prin in reply toRedx1995

Holidays are difficult when you lose that routine and those rogue husbands who all think tea has to come with a biscuit-😡 Re group and let's go for it!

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Redx1995 in reply toPrin

Thanks Prin

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Sugar-Plum

Hi all, had a bit of a rubbish week especially with it being that time of the month. I've been craving chocolate and not exercising as much as I normally do, I gave myself a few days break to indulge a little and then felt really guilty. So after doing well the past few weeks I only managed to lose a pound this week 😞 I am determined to lose 3lbs next week to keep on track.. Fingers crossed!

Week 0: 12 stone

Week 1: 11st 10lbs (4lb loss)

Week 2: 11st 8lbs (2lb loss)

Week 3: 11st 6lbs (2lb loss)

Week 4: 11st 4lbs (2lbs loss)

Week 5: 11st 3lbs  (1lb loss this week)

Week 6: Aim to be 11st

Short term goal: to get in to the 10's by May

Long term ideal goal: to be around 8st 4lbs by September

Good luck everyone!

Sugar-Plum x 

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suzybenj in reply toSugar-Plum

Morning sugur plum- seems to me you are doing great- all that going on and a solid pound gone.  Your progress is steady and very impressive- I should be following your plan:-)

Good luck for the 3 pounds lost- the 10s are winking at you- 'come on over here' they are saying:-)

Onward and downward :-)

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Sugar-Plum in reply tosuzybenj

Thanks Suzy for your kind words of encouragement. All of you keep me going! Have a great week ahead x 

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suzybenj

Morning - what a great update from the past. I think you are still a maintainer- and a great example on the exercise front as well. Trying very hard to make more time for this.  :-) and you are right two years ago I was running the London marathon- I was in happy cheering mode on Sunday :-)

After a fairly disastrous week - I am pleased (euphemism for relieved) to have lost half a pound- yay:-)

I will remain in full focus mode for two days- and then I am off to Spain......

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply tosuzybenj

Yaay Suzy! Wish I'd lost 1/2lb! :) Keep it up, you'll want to be sporting a new bikini in Spain! ;)

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suzybenj in reply tomoreless

Thanks ML - you have restored my faith in getting a response. I thought I had been missed and was planning a 'sniff sniff' amusing post '  to you all - saying i had been missed -Cant do that now....:-)

Anyway - yes pretty good all things considered. As you know I am going for the Spanish maintainer plan:-)  As for the bikini - those days are way behind me....

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply tosuzybenj

I'm sorry you had to wait so long for the response, tuesday's my day for the 20,000 Leagues challenge and now MR's challenge, but I got to you eventually :) Sorry to have foiled your "sniff" "sniff" plan though! :D

Ach awa! Get that itsy bitsy number out and flaunt it proudly! ;)

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Emerald82

Hi I did weigh myself yesterday - I was 71.6 and I want to get to 66kg. I have hurt my knee so part of the weight gain is because I'm so limited in exercise - I'm on crutches too. I'm on holiday next week but will be back on the 9th and hoping I can lose even a teeny tiny bit over the next couple of weeks.

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suzybenj in reply toEmerald82

Emerald82 - poor you!!  I would say even just maintaining would be a good result:-)

Have a great holiday- good luck with your weight loss goals. Hope that knee recovers soon:-)

See you the 9th :-)

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Cns100

Hi all... Sorry to be late. Scales had stuck at 10 st 1 3/4 yesterday so I decided to give it another 24hrs. Who was I trying to kid?! Scales still 10 st 1 3/4. That's a maintain from last week. Disappointed as I had lost during the week. Really want to get into the 9's.

On the positive side... Feeling really healthy and did my 2nd park run knocking 1.5mins off my time.

Hope everyone has a good week. Thank you for your support 💪😃xxx

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Cns100 in reply toCns100

Just re-read my post from last week- I weighed in at 10.1 1/2.... That means I gained 1/4lb not maintained....agh.... 

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suzybenj in reply toCns100

its  a blip - take no notice.....

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suzybenj in reply toCns100

Grrr - those darned scales when they don't want to cooperate....and so close to the 9s.  I do think the stone barriers are such a psychological hurdle to break through - i am pondering this myself and 'what to do'

The very successful weigh losers - seem to do a combination of daily pledge style strategies - i.e. the one day at a time approach.  And i have noticed on this thread that those posters who record there weight loss week to week - seem to keep steady and consistent progress.  (See Sugur plum about 4 posts down as an example).

Great news - on the 'healthy' you - and the park runs - for some reason - I can't seem to pluck up the courage to do one...

So good luck on getting to those 9s - i am pom pom waving for you:-)

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Cns100 in reply tosuzybenj

Thank you suzybenj  :) xx

I've been pondering today too. I've been weighing myself day & night and I've decided it's not healthy for me. know it works well for some, but it dictates my mood for the whole day... Becoming obsessed! I've decided to concentrate on how I feel... Feeling really good right now so I'm going to focus on that and ignore those darned scales!

As for ParkRun... Go for it! I can't describe what a buzz it is to finish your run! I set off and after first 5 mins thought what on earth made me think I could do this! But I kept going, and it was such a good feeling at the end. That's got to be a better obsession than the scales! 

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Determinedchick22 in reply toCns100

Can't wait to be in the nines!

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TayTayBax

Hi, 

I'm new to the forum and would like to join in please.

Starting weight is 13st 4.5lbs 😔 my first goal will be to get under the 13st mark and I'll try for that by the end of May just to give me a chance to find my feet with a big lifestyle change that's needed!

Good luck everyone!

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suzybenj in reply toTayTayBax

Afternoon TTB - everyone is welcome.  Check out the newbies pinned post - lots of useful advice and tips to succeed.

You have 'fessed up your starting weight and have some good goals in mind.    Breaking it all up into manageable targets is the way to go.  Do record your starting point.  If you haven't discovered my fitness pal - register ( it is free) and load in your weight, vital statistics and bmi .  You can then update weekly and see your progress-)  You can also track calories if you want too (some days I do some days i don't:-) )

Good luck with your first mini gaol and we look forward to seeing you next Monday:-)

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Aussiegirl270416

Hi I hope I am not to late to log my Starting Weight.  It is 17st 5lbs

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suzybenj in reply toAussiegirl270416

Hi Aussiegirl - nobody is ever to late to join:-).  A warm Welcome from us :-)

Check out the welcome newbies post - all sorts of tips and advice.

Do you track your weight etc??  it is a good idea to do your weight ,measurements, and Bmi- record them in something like My fitness pal- you can then update weekly and can see your progress over time:-)

Check out the NHS site - it is all very sensible and does work:-)

Good luck for your with your weigh-in next week:-)

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morelessAdministrator7 stone

I found Vickydale  on last week's thread and have copied and pasted her :)

Hi everyone. I just joined on monday weighing 14st 9lbs i need to lose an overall 6 stone but my first goal is a 13st 9. Reading all the posts has shown me i am not the only one. Thanks vicky x 

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply tomoreless

Hi and welcome Vicky :)

I'm glad we've got you in the right place now. Well done for sharing your starting weight with us, that can be a bit nerve wracking :)

Here's a thought for your goals, so that you reach them sooner, which is very motivating 1st = 1/2 stone, 2nd = into the 13's, 3rd = 13st 9lbs :) Three opportunities for a non-edible reward, instead of one :)

Have a look at our newbie thread and various challenges, they can be found in the pinned posts section at the top right of your screen :)

Wishing you all the very best for your first week :)

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liane0112

Hi everyone, I would like to join your weekly weigh in please. My start weigh is 29 stone 1lb shamefully I have a massive amount to lose, but I'm getting married in 3 months so I'm aiming for as much as possible by then. Thank you. Liane

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toliane0112

Hi and welcome Liane :)

I'm delighted that you've joined us and well done for sharing your starting weight with us, I know how hard that can be :)

I started out needing to lose 9st and have lost 5 so far, so don't feel ashamed, feel proud that you're here and taking control of the situation :)

Congratulations for your forthcoming marriage, I'm sure we can help you lose a few pounds before then and even more after then :)

I'm hoping that you've read the newbie thread and had a look at the NHS 12 week plan, which has proved very successful for a lot of people and is really easy to follow.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to shout out and I look forward to seeing you out and about on the forum :)

Wishing you a fabulous 1st week :)

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morelessAdministrator7 stone

I've copied and pasted Springy40 , for fear of her not seeing my message :)

Sorry I missed yesterday weigh in . I have lost another pound and 2 cms off my waist happy days :-)

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply tomoreless

Well done Springy, they certainly are happy days when you're shrinking so satisfyingly! :)

Here's to this week being just as good for you :)

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Fitforit75

Sorry I'm so late, been having probs getting the site to load properly since last week! I weighed 17st7lbs on Mon. I think that is a 1 lb loss from last week which I'm pleased about :) I am exercising as much as possible every day now to try and improve my weigh in results before I begin invigilating in mid may - can't stride with purpose in the exam room ;)

Hope everyone has a happy healthy week :)

Kate x

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Prin in reply toFitforit75

Good going Kate, funny you should say that I am on fitbit challenge, where we try and do the most steps, and I was invigilating this morning, I told them I was doing the invigilator shuffle👓😂 exersise is great but remember the key are those pesky calories, you have to run a marathon to burn a pound of fat 😳 So you will do great in May, I usually have 1/2 tube of polos whilst keeping an eye on them

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Emmaludlow2123

Hi I'm starting today. My starting weight is 13 stone 11lb 😬 Eekk! 

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toEmmaludlow2123

Hi and welcome Emma :)

I'm delighted that you've chosen to join us and that you've bravely shared your starting weight. Don't worry, I've lost 5st and still haven't got down to your weight, so as far as I'm concerned, you're a skinny minny :)

I hope you've had a chance to read through the newbie thread by now and are feeling a bit more "at home" :)

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to shout, there's usually someone about to help you out.

Wishing you a fab first week :)

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Determinedchick22 in reply toEmmaludlow2123

Welcome Emma

That's the scary bit telling everyone starting weight. So well done! Good luck for this week it will be my first weigh in since starting too!

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Emmaludlow2123

Thank you everybody! ☺️

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Determinedchick22 in reply toEmmaludlow2123

Thank you for following me Emma! That definitely motivates me!

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Artsoru

Morning Prin!

Im late again! Hope it doesn't affect the stats!

Had a great week and really getting in the flow of this weight loss business now! :D my friends wedding is 8 weeks away so I think that has been helping to spur me on! 

I'm weighing in at 12st 4lbs this week which means I am down 4lbs! I'm not doing anything crazy really. Just a nice bowl of porridge with some honey for breakfast, a large ham salad for lunch with fruit and then some form of meat and veg for tea or a nice curry with rice. I've been trying my best and its finally paying off!

Feeling really good knowing that I will be down in the 11's in the next week or 2! I hope everyone has a great week!

Sophie :)

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morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply toArtsoru

Woohoo Sophie, WTG you! A 4lb loss is staggeringly good, you certainly have been working hard! :) If you carry on like this, you could be in the 10's in time for your friend's wedding! :)

Don't worry about the stats, Lowcal isn't back from her holiday yet and I'm sure she's going to want her weight recorded in them too (let's keep our fingers crossed for her :) )

Here's hoping for the 11's, sooner, rather than later :)

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Sassybird

I have lost count of the times I have dieted and put on weight again. For the last year I have started a diet every other day. I know how to do it, I just don't! I work away quite a bit and find that a challenge but it's no excuse really. I have done it before. 

I am doing a Spencer Tunnick mass group nude photo in July! What greater incentive do I have than that! 

I weighed in at 13 stone 6 1/2 this morning. Bigger than I have ever been! I am going to join your support group of that's ok and try and do it. How do I join the Monday weigh in? 

Wish me luck! 

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Prin in reply toSassybird

Hi I suggest following Zest  click on the link on her name, she will do the post before 7am, give last weeks group results, as it's quite a busy post its split am and pm so use the morning if it's before 12 otherwise use the afternoon post. My advice is to stop dieting and find a healthy eating plan you can stick to long term, look at the 12 week plan for a start, the link is on the welcome newbies post done by moreless  have a good weekend - will look out for you on Monday message one of us if you can't find the thread

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Bingbong10429

Good evening, hope you are all enjoying the lovely weather. I stuck this week, but I know I overdid the fresh fruit and Greek style yoghurt. Will rein myself in this next 7 days!  :)

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Prin in reply toBingbong10429

Hi bingbong wrong week, I will repost this for you and link your name

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