hi Di hope the dentist wasn't too bad i'm not scared of dentists but really dont like going!!!

menu today

oatabix ( usually type in oats so simple but its not its oatabix!!!! ) 6 checks
semi skim milk edb

banana edb at break time, it was one of the girls birthdays today and i knew there would be cakes so took a banana in for break to stop me having cake was tempted to have one but resisted there was also one solitary percy pig biscuit left from yesterday sitting with all the cakes so i had him for 3 checks!!!

lunch

2 slices bread 8 checks
mustard free
wafer thin ham 2 checks must have a change of lunch one of these days but i'm just loving these toasties so much!!!!
cheese slices 3 checks
onion free

total 13 checks


main meal


its going to be chip top keema curry 14 checks

total so far 36 checks


must go and get my tatties baked and the mince on!!!!!!

Well done ladies you are doing great.

Thanks Lynn.
Dawn well done on resisting the cakes.
Di

Evening ladies yous are doing great am so tierd i have 4 biscuits early all counted tho ive worked out Wednesday is my snack day lol xxx

hi ya, keep up the good work girls, will have to try that chip shop curry sounds lovely, Dawn.

hope your mouth wont be to sore when freezing wears off, Diane.

Looking forward to meeting you both on Mar 15th

ONA XX

likewise ona looking forward to meeting you too are you in Aberdeen? x oh by the way the curry is my absolute fave i have it at least once a week mmmmm x

hi Dawn, im def going to try it this week, was the recipe in a boost mag I seem to remember it from there. Yes I live in the Hilton area of Aberdeen just of North Anderson Drive and work out at Dyce.

ONA XX

Well done, even we all the partying on saturday

Ona i got the recipe in a pull out from the paper a while ago will post it here for you if you cant find it just let me know x

thanks Dawn i will shout if i struggle to find it

ONA XX

just popping in past to see how you are both doing

i love that curry too....it was in the autumn/winter issue of boost and i think it is on the recipe thread somewhere here.....

how's your mouth di??

hope you both have a good day tomorrow xx

Hi Di and all hope you have all had a fab day heres my menu for today


breakfast

oatabix 6 checks
semi skim milk edb

lunch

yes you guessed it my usual toasted sandwich 13 checks

Main meal

chicken breast marinaded in jack daniels on george forman 8 checks
baked potato 6 checks
broccoli and carrots free

2 kiwis edb

total of 33 so far

there is a cadburys caramel in my freezer mmmmmmmmmmm 9 checks will have it later on xx

Hi girls how yous doin? i made myself a wee fruit salad, ryvita's and 10 cal soup for college today it was nice having something diffrent! al be in bed early tonight ma neighbour had me up till the back of 2 this morning then i was up for college at the back of 6 am tierd and feel like s**t my face is all spoty x

Hi Ladies
Have eaten too much checks today-kids all had loads of homework to do (why do they always leave it to the last minute?),not an excuse really but I was getting stressed out with them so went for the biccies.Was trying to help them all ,about tearing my hair out with them,esp Erin as she had "personal research" to do for tomorrow where she had to pick a time period in history and find out about it,she eventually decided on Romans but didn't want half the stuff I found about them-kids eh?She only told me about this last night before bed and she was already doing her usual homework.And to top it off she started Brownies tonight which meant she wasn't able to get all her work done before she went,so had to do it when she came back.She really enjoyed Brownies though.
Never mind tomorrow is a new day and it will all be forgotten about.
Have a good day
Di

awe Diane, sorry to hear youve had a rather stressful evening!!! As you say put it behind you and tomorrows a new day.

Ive found the recipe for the chip shop keema, thanks to Nicky for pointing me in direction of right boost, went to my cupboard where I stash them and i have copies going back to 2002 lolxxx will make interesting reading for a day when ive got nowt else to do

Well wishing all a good PEP day for tomorrow and its FRIDAY yipee

ONA XX

PS think ive finally managed to adjust my time lets hope

Hiya Girls oh poor you Di i sed to leave my homework to the last minute its only now am organised must be old age lol! i know where your coming from with the biscuit ive noticed Wednesday is my snacking day am going to have to find something to do on a wednesday night lol xxx

Thanks Ona and PJC for your support.
Today is the start of the weekend but I am working tomorrow.At least I don't have to worry about homework tonight?
Today going better.Planning haggis for tea tonight.
Breakfast-my usual oatso simple-5 checks(used water again)
Banana(edb)
Lunch
Couscous-9 checks
Shape yoghurt-edb

Snacks
choccies at work-4checks
toast n marmalade-8 checks(not having that couscous again as still hungry when I got in from work!)
Total so far=26 checks
Might go over checks again today due to haggis but will claw back tomorrow as will have lunch and tea at work as on late shift.
Hope you're having a good day Dawn
Di

hi di sorry to hear about your stressful evening of homework but as you say none tonight

well i confess i went over my checks last night had my caramel and then three bags of crisps!!!! TOTM looming I think

Went in to work today and totally couldn't be bothered but got finished at two which was fabby!! then went to toning tables and home.

menu today

my usual oatabix 6 checks
semi skim milk edb

Lunch

because i was working till two and then did toning tables it was after three by the time i was finished so popped into the bakers and bought


chinese chicken salad 10 checks

thats an estimate but its only the chicken and wee bit coleslaw that needs counting

Main Meal

was planning making veg chilli out of low check no check book in an effort to make up for last nights crisps but not hungry as just had lunch about an hour ago!!!

Evening ladies, hope yous are well my throat is killing me, hoping it will go away with painkiller last got an antibotic for it on xmas eve that lasted 2 weeks cant be time for another one yet. Pep going well apart fae Wednesday i always have the urge for biscuits lol x

hi Dawn and diane glad to see you are still pepping away, sorry Diane forgot some of us have to work weekends.


Sorry to hear abour your sore throat think there is a lot of that going about, youve not had a good time of it health wise recently, take care and I hope you wee soldier is feleling a bit better too

LOVE ONA XX

Well have gone over checks ,not just with the haggis,wouldn't have been so bad ,but the 3 glasses of wine after might have!Hope you all have a good weekend ,and to everyone who is keeping an eye on Dawn and I thankyou for all your encouragement we really do appreciate it.
Di

oh Di over your checks you and me both mine was with crisps again!!!!

never mind today is a new day and so far so good for me and hope you are getting on well too i know you are at work so hope your shift is going well and there are not too many sweeties in your staff room tempting you!!!

so far today

oatabix 6 checks
semi skim milk edb

pannini homemade with
ham, cheese , onion and mustard 14 checks

dinner is going to be

chicken balmoral ( halls bought in tesco ) 12 checks
new potatos 8 checks
broccoli free

now if i dont have any wine i will be fine but ..................................... its saturday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

have a nice evening all xx

Hiya Girls,

pannini homemade with
ham, cheese , onion and mustard sounds lush Dawn mmm, dont think i like mustard tho? but mmm delis x

Best of luck to both of you.

Will look out for your progress

Leah x

hi dawn, youre menu for today is making my mouth water too will have to look out for the balmoral chicken sounds yummy. Remember to keep of the wine, hope you enjy rest of weekend

ONA XX

Mmmmm Balmoral chicken ,I love it,really tasty,you get 2 packs for a fiver in Asda.
Yesterday I went over checks (again) too much toast ....its coming up ofr totm and always want toast/bread.
Don't think I will get a loss this week,don't deserve it really.
Todays menu:
Breakfast
Oatso simple-5 checks
banana and milk (edb's)
Lunch
bacon roll-13 checks
plums-2 checks
Snack-oat biscuit-2 checks
Total so far:
22 checks
Having roast chicken,tatties and veg with gravy for tea,haven't worked out checks for it yet.
Hope you're having a good Sunday Dawn ,and everyone else who pops in.Pjc get well soon ,you and your wee man.
Di

mmmmmmmmmm your sunday menu sounds fine Di we are in the same TOTM boat dont think i will lose anything this week either but we can only try our best!!!

menu for today

oatabix 6 checks
semi skim milk edb


Went to the pictures to see Sweeny Todd so..........

2 scoops ben and jerrys

then lunch at Chiquitos

jalapeno poppers for starter
grilled swordfish
garlic and red onion mash
some sort of salsa kind of accominament??

the swordfish was lovely and as for the mash mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm did leave a bit of it tho along with most of the salsa thingy
should prob have shared poppers but we decided to have one each!!!!

wont be having any dinner as lunch wasn't till 3ish but prob have a bag of crisps or some chocolate!!!


oh for some willpower

hope everyone is having a great sunday xx

Evening ladies feeling alittle better thanks, ave just used up all my checks so hope i dont get hungry! have just been picking the whole weekend everything has been counted but i feel so bloated must be cause ave been stuck in the house no long wals as id planned or anythin and the weather today is lovely and mild not to worry tomorrow is another week x

Hi Dawn and PJC
Glad you're feeling a bit better pjc and hope you kept within your allowance yesterday.
Dawn mmmmm Chiquitos -I love it,hope you managed to stay away from the crisps/choccy.
Managed a pep perfect day yesterday,even saved 2 checks!
Today going well
Breakfast
Usual without milk(getting used toi it this way and means I don't have to count my laughing cows/yoghurts.)-5 checks
Banana-edb

Lunch
oatcakes -9 checks
Laughing cow triangles -edb
apple-2 checks

Snack
jelly sweets-3 checks

Total so far:19checks
Planning stir fry with chicken n mushrooms with sweet chilli sauce for tea-7 checks
Yoghurt for afters-3 checks
Total for tea-10 checks(if I stick to it-will update later).
Hope you're having a good day and hello everyone else who pops in.
Di

well done on being pep perfect yesterday di!

hope you continue to have a great day today...your menu looks fab!

dawn....hope you are having a good day and managing to avoid the crisps!

xx

Oh Di! That stir fry sounds sooo nice!

Just popping in for a nosey and to wish you luck this week ladies!

Just had stir fry and it was lovely,Dave and kids are tucking in to chipper suppers so keeping myself busy til they're done.

Hiya girls am feeling loads better than i felt this morning even managed a walk with Andrew, my pal and he son. Not had tea yeah as am not hungry for the first time in history lol xxx

hello all glad you are feeling better pjc

well done di on your pep perfectness!!!

I did manage to resist the crisps and choc


todays menu

oatabix 6 checks might start using water like you Di i used to do that before and you do get used to it!!
semi skim milk edb


Lunch a few of us went out for lunch as we'd not done that for ages

cheeseburger and salad ??? not sure of checks

main meal

not hungry at all had two of Kennys' roast tatties


tomorrow is weigh day so am going to be on track and counting properly again!!

have a nice evening everyone xx

Hiya girls think i might start using water can you do it with the original one? and how much do you use? good luck with your weigh ins tomorrow xxx

yes pjc you can use water with any of them just use the same amount as you'd use of milk, i had to use water one day ages ago as i'd run out of milk the first time you try it you notice it doesn't taste quite so nice but you can get used to it quick enough and then you are saving checks so its worth it!! x

Hi Folks,

Well done Diane on your PEP perfect day yesterday and today so far. Well done on resisting families chipper teas, bet the smells went round your heart like a hairy worm lolxx

Well done Dawn on resisting the chocs and crisps last night.

good luck to you both for your weigh in tomorrow.

PJC, glad to hear you are feeling a wee bit better, no sure if id like my Oat So Simple with water, but I might try it one day

ONAXX

thanks dawn i might try it! Thanks Onalee xxx

Good luck with your weigh in girls xxx

Just popping in past to say that I hope you both have a great day today and good luck for your weigh ins xxxx

Thanks ladies
I have decided not to go to weigh in this week as have got totm,am bloated and haven't had a good pep week but I will go back next week regardless.
Today not going great,after having a few sweeties at work I then went and had a star bar as it was a blast from the past,on my way home from work,though today is usually my no count day but don't normally eat as much rubbish as I have today.
TOTM I HATE IT but chocolate does make me feel better (but then paracetamol and ibupofen do a better job).
Di

Di huni if we can take a wee off when were not feeling well or have thom then when can we tomorrow is another day xxx

aww Di sorry to hear you are not feeling so great I'm back to my normal chirpy self again no more TOTM till next month

am pleased to report i lost two pounds but think i need to be careful this week

hope you feel better tomorrow Di

hi to pjc , onalee and nicky hope you ae all pepping away xx

Well done Dawn huni thats great keep up the good work xxx

Hi sorry to hear youre a bit under the weather Diane, the joys of being female eh.

Great loss Dawn keep up the good work. Im still pepping away just trying to get check allowance right to try and maintain weight, its not easy.

Just had a though if you both keep up the good work, we could be celebrating you both being back to target on the 15th March.

Hi also to pjc - hope you and andrew are feeling better and northern star hope you are pepping away too.

Bye for now
ONA XX

oooooooooo ona have six more weigh ins before 15th March can it be done do you think??? it would be fab x

oh didnt realise only 6 weeks till Mar 15th scary, but hey if not there just think you will be almost there. Enjoying this post and getting some good ideas from you and Di menus

Take care
ONA XX

Thanks i only have 5 more weigh ins before my birthday on the 8th March i want to be bk at target am also away to haven holiday park on the 14th March and ive got my cousins wedding on the 29th i want to be at target and stay at target through all these xxx

Well done Dawn ,I weighed at home tonight and my scales show a sts so not too much damage.Hopefully I will be back pepping with a vengeance tomorrow ,lets both have a good week and get a loss.
Di