I just love your quote! How true!!!

Afternoon all! Back at work today and I want to go home already Hate the first day back after a holiday..

I've worked out I've got another 5st 1 lbs to lose to get to my target... which means if I can keep up a loss on 1.5lbs a week I could be there for the end of the year! I am determined - this christmas was my last fat one! (although it was much slimmer one than a few in the past)

Well done to everyone who has already had WI and good luck to those still to go

I've got everything planned for breakfasts and lunchs this week so this will be my first pep perfact day in quite a while... going to walk down into town to met my bf after work which is about 25mins and I've joined the wii fit challenge so I've got no excuses!

Have a good day everyone!! xx

I'll be honest and say I'm not setting any o/a targets but hoping to loose (after WI tonight) at least 1lb say 3 weeks out of 4
If I loose more than that I'll be chuffed
Sometimes we set ourselves goals which - though we want them - are too big and maybe a little unrealistic - then we end up disappointed and fall off the 'scales' and just end up worse off
Don't look at the big picture take the year in our 10 week blocks - that said - if I loose over these 10 weeks I'll be happy - if I loose more than 7lbs I'll be estatic

Hey everyone,

Great to see you are all motivated and raring to go!!!!

Like you say Ethne the 10 week block is a great way to look at it and not focus on the year.
I do my target in 2 stages, I know what the big picture is, but I am focussing on the challenge (Little picture), they work great together.

Anyways just had my lunch and so far so good for me.

Haven't been to the gym but my pedometer tells me I have walked two miles so far today. Will maybe get to the gym later but will see how work goes first.

Will check in later, have a great day everyone, especailly those getting weighed.

Laura xxxx

Afternoon fellow Musketeers

I didn't get to Curves this morning, car park was chock-a-block, so planning on going this evening once OH has gone to work.

Had a bit of a slip up this morning, 2 creme eggs first and last of the year

Hope you are having a good Monday so far

Afternoon all, just had my lunch and feeling nice and full now, it consisted of : Chicken noodle cup a soup, banana roll, and a pkt of Chicken Madras crisps
I am so looking forward to wi tonight even if i have gained im not going to let it bother me i just want to get this fresh start under way and have a target year

First day back to work today and i think the clock has stopped, the time is dragging in. I hate coming back after being on holiday and have already put in for a weeks holiday for next week yipee oh forgot to add i am off this thursday too although i will be working on the fostering panel , but it is so much better

Better get on with some work i suppose, i will catch you all later, have a good day

Just popping on quickly to share my eating for today.... Not been as well thought out as I would have liked (wanted to try to save for weekend as well)

Brekkie:
Fruit & Fibre- 6cx
skimmed milk- edb

Snack:
Rice Krispie Square- 6cx
Peppermint tea- 0cx

Lunch:
pasta salad- 8cx
dessert yog thing- 7cx
grapes- edb
water- ocx

Snack:
Crisps- 3cx
peppermint tea- 0cx

Dinner:
Spaghetti & meatballs- 14cx

Supper:
Melon- edb

so thats 44/45 cut it a bit neat but if i can resist nibbling tonight we'll be fine

Cxxx

Yes, I do know what you mean, unfortunatly... I think maybe I'm getting carried away with myself!

This is probably much more realistic sounding.... 14lbs in the 10 weeks. If I get more then that would be fab but I wont worry if I don't. I'd like to be down to a size 16 for my birthday at the begining of May which I think should be do-able - what do you think? Any advice greatly appreciated! xx

Afternoon all....

Just back from the town, went to McDonalds but counted it all in double batch of free soup cooking no gym today - will go tomorrow after my interview.

Evening All

Had a good day today so far in fact only used 36 checks so need to have some supper before bed, cough still not shifted so no gym today but we took the pram (with the baby in it lollllll) and the dog for a walk this afternoon for about 45 mins or so, its a start I guess.

Did my Asda shopping on line yesterday so all my Pep friendly food comes tomorrow, I'll be spoilt for choice.

I have just been reading the posts and been thinking...............((tumbleweed))............ I havent really set myself any targets, other than I want to be back in my pre preganancy clothes by the time I go back to work in June but thats it.

Having quite a lot to lose I think if I set myself a target of 2lb a week then that should be do-able but from experience I know some weeks I might lose 1lbs and other I might lose 3lbs so if I lose 20lbs over the ten weeks then I'l be ONE HAPPY BROXI.

Happy Pepping Muskateers xx

Hiii just wanted to say good luck everyone for the year ahead

WI tonight - 3 lbs on - I'm not changing my glitter until I've got a total of more that 38 lbs since starting
So as they say New Year - New You - well it will be by the end of 2009
Off now to fill in my PEP chart plus for the first time in MONTHS I've managed 8 225ml glasses of water / ns dil juice today - just need to crack the exercise nut
Didn't do the Tae-bo - too late when I got in and too cold to strip off
For those who have slipped today - note down what made you do it and maybe you'll remember when you go to pick up that creme egg or go for a big mac next time - I know the first day back at work after the break is a downer but it's by with now
One thing I'm going to try and get organised is taking in something for lunch each day - that way I won't be tempted with biscuits and cake

evening all, just back from wi and lost 3lbs i about fell off the scales i had to ask cm to check it was right.
well pleased as its a good start for 2009.It is absolutely freezing here and couldn't wait to get back in and have something warm to eat and drink.
Well done miss broxi on getting back on track and going out in the miserable weather, i know what you mean about the cough i had to go out of my class this evening as started coughing and couldn't stop.

well done cc on counting the mc d's in with your allowance a little of what you fancy goes a long way

getting ready to watch big brother catch up later

Hey all

Hope you have had a good day, for me it was PEP perfect yay!!!!

Ethne- You will have that off in no time, you are sounding really positive just now.

Lorraine- thats wonderful a fab loss for over xmas, I am really pleased for you

Elaine- well done on counting the McDonalds .

Jaci- hope that horrible cold leaves you soon and you can get back to normal and back to the gym.

This is going to be a great challenge I can tell.

Catch you all later.
Laura xxxx

ahh see I stuck to pep all day... got home n my dad called to say the were going to the italian for dinner I had half a tomato bruschetta and a half portion of spaghetti in tomato and chilli sauce....
just finished my melon for supper. So never totally spoiled it, shame about the bruschetta tho, never ordered a starter but couldnt resist

Plan for tomorrow...

Brekkie:
Fruit n Fibre- 6cx

Peppermint T when I get to work- 0cx

Lunch:
half carton covent garden veg soup- 6cx
bread- 6cx

Snack:
crisps- 6cx
fruit- edb
peppermint t- 0cx

Dinner:
Spaghetti and meatballs- 14cx

thats 38/45 planned, lets hope it goes ok, in a meeting most of the day so just hoping theres not coffee n biscuits.... Cxx

Evening Muskateers.

Back to work today so was great to be back into a routine!!

I have been PEPing today.

Breakfast - Banana (edb) on toast 11 checks 10 fat

Lunch - Chocolate orange biscuit and a cuppa tea (terrible choice I know ) 5 checks 6 fat

Tea - Pizza 12 checks 10 fat

Snack - Chomp and a cuppa tea 4 checks 5 fat
Pretzels 4 checks 2 fat
cream cracker & marg 4.5 checks 9 fat

So thats 40.5 checks today but 42 checks in fat so need to make better choices !!!!

Think I need to find a better margarine as the one I use is high in fat. Will do a post and get advice.

Thats day one over and done with. Roll on tomorrow.

Good luck everyone !!!

Evening musketeers

Had a near perfect pep day till i got home from work this PM and scoffed the pringles that I found hiding in the back of the cupboard.
Roll on tomorrow Plan for tomorow is:

10am go to WI

Take mum back home

go on tredmill and cross trainer for 30-45 mins

Walk the dog

Wishing all musketeers a perfect pep day! x

Morning All
Well I managed a PEP perfect day yesterday (with going up a st bracket I could take an extra 5 checks - but as I'm not intending to stay there long I've stuck to the 55 check allowance)
CheekyMonkey and Lila - can I suggest you join food chart group 3 so you can post your daily menu there - it's currently organised into groups of 5 where we buddy up and help each other out on our daily menu's - you know commenting on possible under or over check allowances for a food - suggesting each other on not getting stuck in a rutt by eating the same menu each week - you could even swap recipies or advise on something new you've tried and loved
CCx is starting off group 3 and needs buddies
Likewise for anyone who generally posts daily eats on a thread
But remember if you have a query and want others on the thread to check out your eats - just post a request on the thread and a link by your signature to the group you are on and we can all go over your chart and comment on the thread - as creater of the charts I have the ablilty to access them all and did visit chart 2 last night
Anyone else wanting to be on a food chart - remember to just PM me
Now off to put a star at my signature for a PEP good day yesterday

Good Morning all, how are we this freezing morning, i so hate when it is this cold just want to snuggle up with a good book

Ethne well done on your pep perfect day, you sound so positive and motivated this year will definately be your year

Its great to see all the post everyday and everyone logging on, it is so motivational to read , Also gives lots of different advice too. Keep up the good work everyone

Well better do some work i suppose, catch up later, good luck to everyone who has wi

Morning all

Just dropped in to wish you all a PEP perfect day.

I have my menus planned and feeling really positive about having a great day.

Catch you all later.
Laura xxxx

Morning all
Just on my way to first class of the new year have meals all planned feeling positive
Hope everyone has a perfect pep day.

Morning!

Wow! Lorraine that is a fab loss, even better over christmas!

Everyone is sounding really positive too! Well done on all the pep perfact days

Have a good day everyone!
Take care xx

morning everyone

the positivity coming from this post is amazing everyone is sounding so motivated, I'm sure there will be bells ringing this year

Well done to everyone who managed pep perfect days yesterday and hope for more of the same today

good luck stephie and anyone else having wi today

Morning all! How are we all? Bloody freezing here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gonna go to the gym soon me thinks. Interview went well - will find out in a few days if I have the job or not - fingers crossed.

Away to update my food charts. Have a good day everyone.

Morning All

Another good day for me yesterday, homemade soup was fabby........managed to get hubby to eat (and enjoy) mince and tatties for the first time ever. Total comfort food yesterday, it was so cold lol......... but well within checks.

Good luck with the job CC, the waiting is the worst isn't it?

Everyone is doing so well, even counting the naughty stuff and staying within checks, which is a great reminder to us all that there is nothing we cant have IF we count it.

Made a deal with my nephew, we are getting back to the gym tomorrow. Will be good even if I cant work as hard as normal with this stinky cough, at least I will be getting back into it.

xxx

Yeah your right MB the waiting is the worst, put in for another few jobs to so fingers crossed!!!!

Just back from the gym, worked my ass off and boy does it feel good. Got 18 checks saved so having some wine tonight all bloody counted and will still have some checks left over for some snackage Better be careful or my halo might slip and choke me

MB - last year i had a few bad coughs/chest infections and I went to the gym a few times. I didnt overdo it but my chest/lungs felt better cos they has opened after the exercise.


Happy pepping everyone...

afternoon everyone, well it hasn't got any better weather wise here, if anything it has got worse just had cupa soup, and a link sausage roll with brown sauce mmmm so feel a bit better now with something warm inside me.

CC im sure you will get something soon job wise with all the effort you have put it it will pay off Well done on getting to the gym i always feel better once i have exercised its just getting started thats the problem

MB well done on your good day yesterday keep up the good work.

will catch up later everyone take care

Thanks Dawn
OMG I'm even heavier than I thought 8lbs to be exact anyway no point in moaning it's done now and nobody shovelled the food into my mouth except me Lorraine that's a fantastic weight loss well done.
Think I'll stick to walking the dog till I shift some weight then consider going to gym.
Have to go now and start kids homework but will call back tonight for some postive inspiration
x

Hi all, been busy today, just heading off to Curves, 2nd time this week, will update when I come back.....xxx

Enjoy curves CB!

Is curves good? I'm not sure about the gym... do you enjoy it? xx

Back from Curves, it was great - still buzzing from the endorphins. They have a new stretch machine and I got shown what to do on it - it is fab!! Can really feel the stretches compared to before, just doing them on the mats.

I will go back either tomorrow or Thursday, then again on Saturday, making it 4 times this week.

I am being PEP perfect too, plus I walked to toddlers this morning, which is a mile each way.

Hope you are all still being good.

Elle - as you can see I love Curves, it's different from your "normal gym" and it's all female, so I don't feel uncomfortable. It's also a circuit, not treadmills etc. I would never in my wildest dreams thought I would love the gym, in any form, but I am addicted........ Exercise and PEP are definately the way to go!!

Evening, well thats day number 2 all but done... feel good being back on pep but I am very hungry. Its been so long since I had a proper bash at it that I cant remember if its always like this in the first few days. I know for a fact im not really eating enough veg but Im just so busy just now (I know its no excuse but I'm using it).
Think tomorrow is gonna be tricky, my boss is taking me out for lunch dont know where to so cant really plan either...

How did everyone elses day go?

Cxxx

Evening all

Great to see so much activity on this thread

Everyone seems so positive too

Connie- I feel hungry today too, but I sometimes have dayslike that regardless of if I am PEPing or not.

Good to see some folk been to the gym

Day two almost over and done for me, just have my cereal to have shortly and it will be PEP perfect day 2

Off to try and get a shot on the wii fit now.

Laura xxxx

Another good day for me I'm pleased to report.

Just about to get off to bed with a cuppa and a Kit kat - party central here lolllll

Need to iron my gym stuff too, so I have no excuses.

Night night peeps xx

hi all how are u all tonight i,d a job getting on here tonight i went towi tonight just put on 1.5lb so felt good about that so i,ll be doing my best this week this is my menu for today i,m waiting to hear about getting access to chart

brkfst porridge with splash of milk,black tea 5chks

lunch wafer thin chick toastie &loads salad 7chks



dinner curry pie/free veg 12 chks


half pkt quavers 1.5chks

40g half fat cheese {edb}

pear/sats {edb}

hot choc/cookies 6.5chks

xx

PC on a go slow here in work this morning - so I've not got folk sorted out on eat charts yet - if I don't get it done at lunchtime I promise to do it tonight at home
Sorry I didn't get on line last night - too b***y angry - but that's another story other than that had me nibbling on cheese and things - so probably a BAD day yesterday - but over with now
I'll see how things go today and get charts etc filled in and sorted if I can, loads of emails to catch up on
See you late tonight

Morning! Can't believe it is wednesday already... this week seems to be flying in

How is everyone today? I had another pep perfect day yesterday and I'm raring to go today. I'm hoping the rain stays off so I can go for a brisk walk round the park at lunchtime.

CB - Thanks, I might go for a look round curves and see what I think... it sounds a bit different to normal gyms which normally put me off the idea.

Cheeky, Flick is right about just feeling hungry somedays... I was still hungry on Saturday and I had definetly eaten much more than my checks for the day

Off to fill in my eats for today and then I better do some work.

Have a good day everyone! xx

Hi Musketeers. is it too late for me to join in? I just joined on Monday evening and still finding my way around the site. I have 5 stone to lose so this would be a great support for me. I would need idiot proof instructions. eg - what does PM mean? Waiting hopegully for a response

Maureen10 welcome aboard, no your are not too late to join, so welcome to the Musketeers.

PM=Private Mail. If you click on the persons name above the picture on thier post you will see a wee drop down menu offering to Private mail.

You need to PM Littlefire your e-mail details so she can add you to the charts, also let her know if you want an on-line food diary.

Don't worry if you have problems accessing them to start with if you post the information on this thread and someone will add it for you until you get it sussed.

I am sure you will get lots of help and motivation on this thread.

Good luck.
Laura xxxx

Good morning all how are we all today. Its good to see everyone keep up the good work

Well done everyone who had a pep perfect day yesterday i had another good one myself
If you didn't have a good day, forget about it draw a line as today is another day sometimes it takes a little bit longer to get back into pep after the festive period.

Going to do some exercise tonight as my cough looks like its clearing up

got a few things to do at work so will catch up later

Just jumping in between projects - I look forward to getting new challenge member details and adding them on

Hi everybody! How are we all doing? I had some wine and snackage last night and still I have 12 checks saved

Off to have a bath, then lunch then hit the gym. Got 2 interviews tomorrow - wish me luck!

Wow well done CC thats brilliant and good luck for the job interviews

Hello everyone

PEP perfect day 3, all going well. Been a walk this morning, and doing housework, might even squeeze in the wii fit later on too.

Good luck for tomorrow CC, you will get a job offer soon, I know it. Well done on going to the gym.

Great stuff everyone, you are all doing brill, keep up the good work. Off to fill in my food sheet now...xxx

Good luck CC with interviews
Had a pep perfect day yesterday and feel chuffed with myself.
Good luck to all musketeers today hope we all have a perfect pep day!

Good luck with all the interviews Elaine, I am sure that the offers will come to you. (Its gonna be a good year-promise!!!!)

Well done everyone, I always think this is a difficult week as your head is mentally prepared but your tummy isn't always wanting to comply after all the xmas treats, BUT we are all doing great, and I can't wait to see next weeks results.

Catch you all later.
Laura xxxx

Hi All

Good Luck CC, I'm a great beleiver in fate so if something is for you it wont go by you. And if you dont get somthing you think you want its only because there is something better around the corner. Sending you lots of positivity...........

Having a good day today, going to the gym this afternoon when Russ gets in to watch the wee man, that will be my fist visit since before xmas, looking forward to it. Bet I'm knackered later lollll.

Will let you know......if I survive

Anyhoo, off to update my eats sheet xx

Well done MB, the first session at gym is always the hardest, hope you enjoy your workout..........xxx

Hey everyone - thanks so much for all your good wishes, means alot to me I am also a firm believer also that whats for you will not go by you! heres hoping!!!!

Well my sister dragged me to pizza hut with my mum to celebrate her passing her sign language exams. Did i go mad? NO!!!!! They had a buffet and I had a 2 course ALL COUNTED FOR lunch. Once I have my tea tonight I will still have 3 checks left!

Ok ok who am I and where is the really CC?

Am away to the gym in a bit!