Hi all sorry i have been awol well my eating has gone out the window, and so fed up and disgusted with myself

i know i want to lose the weight an was at target then i couldn't maintain and now i am bck to weight i was when i started ss in oct last year i am going to try a fresh start tomorrow Mon i have changed my wi days so often recently i dont know if i'm coning or going

Laura - dont let the wee half pound get you down as that isexactly what i have done with my stst i thought what the heck imay as well eat as i have worked hard and not got anywhere but please dont give up like i did .


Jenny - well done on he loss thats brilliant

Away to declutter my house and while i am doing that i might declutter my mind

Good Morning Ladies!

Where is everyone? I know I have been a bit rubbish at posting but I am back now and looking for some chat!

I have been a bit off the rails for the last couple of weeks - nearing a month now! I woke up this morning determined to start a fresh. Laura has been trying to 'turn me around' and I am going to listen to her! More because I am scared of her and I want to be showing some good results before Jaci comes back!!

So ... anyone care to join me AGAIN on a fresh start - but this time I know its for real!!! (Anyone remember that song?)

Was late for work again this morning - having terrible problems parking and my blood pressure levels are at an ultimate high. Started new hours for Erin starting school and so far I am failing miserably on getting in on time. Best get on with what I am paid a pitance to do!

Be back soon and hope to see some of your lovely peoples messages!

Jen xx

Good morning all and its wet and miserable here this morning.

Jenny- Iwill join you in a fresh start as i have been rubbish over the weekend and weighed myself this morning i am 2lbs off of the weight i was when i started in Oct last year so i am defo going to start again and this time i will do it . Have oh joining me as well so hopefully it will be a bit easier. How is the running going i managed 1km this morning and 15 minutes on my exercise bike

Laura - How are you getting on is booster going okay

Where is everyone today

Away to up date my chart

I will join you too in the fresh start Monday -so far so good!

I went back to class last week and so far i have been stuffing my face. I am feeling better today. Am not going to class on Thursday this week but i will definately be back next week. Anyone care to give me a kick up the bum?

Bank holiday today. I am off but looking after my wee boy (who has an eye infection and a cold)

Ainey
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Ok Lorraine and Ainey - Lets get this Weight Loss Party started!! So far (ha ha) I have been good today. I have a huge family party on Saturday so I am going to try and save 5 checks a day (that leaves me 40 - ouch!) and also up my exercise. Saturday is my new weigh day - peer pressure from Laura! But it means that I have a whole week to claw back my bad behaviour. Saying that I am going to be extra good in the run up to it so the damage is limited. Does that make sense?

The jogging has been a bit poor over the weekend. I was sick on Friday night, out all day Saturday and then boozing Saturday night - Sofa Day Sunday. I will get back into it today and will do 'at least' 2 miles tonight I promise. The run is only a few weeks away and I am dragging my heels slightly. Any inspiration people?

Laura - How is Booster going? What exercise are you doing this week? I see from the Exercise post that there is something 'new'?

Jenni - I see you lost 4 lbs last week - that is sensational - you must be soooo pleased!!

Where is everyone else?

Okay this a new start for the 3 of us , i have managed 1km running this morning and 15 minutes on my exercise bike when does your treadmill go back

Goes back on the 14th Sept - but I am going to extend it by 2 weeks - which will take me up to after the 'run'! Wishing I had never started this now!! Can't get passed 2 miles!!!

Afternoon Fellow Musketeers

One or two of us are hoping our PEP heads are back on securely myself included

Here's to a great Bank Holiday Monday for all of us

Afternoon girls
Sorry i've been AWOL too busy stuffing my face
Anyway Jenny I'll join you in your fresh start god knows I need it.
I have still been going to classes but I have failed miserably on the eating side.
PLAN OF ACTION
write it all down starting from now.
come on here every day for support and butt kicking.
Will pop on later
away to write up my menu for the week.
Shona x

Glad to have you with us Shona! So, on my count there are 4 Fresh Starts today.

After lunch ... how are we all doing on Day 1? I have had 14 out my 40cx. Going to my Mum's for tea tho and she always puts more food on my plate than on hers (she is doing SS too and she sabotages me so she can win!! - and she calls herself a Mother - I suppose she is only human!!)

I am going to get on the treadmill when I get Erin to bed (back of 8) and I am going to wear a Sweatz Vest - burn off extra calories. If you don't hear from me again I have reduced myself to a greasy spot and expired!

Anyone else hiding at the bottom of the screen wanting to jump back on the wagon and join us in a successful Day 1?

I am doing ok so far (although i can't stop thinking about food)

Updated my food chart - haven't put checks on yet but i have weighed everything i have eaten.

Ainey

I have had 30.5 of my 65, what on earth are you needing to lose weight for if you are only on 40 checks a day JennyB, I would love to be down at your weight

I've had 18 of my 50 checks so far
Spag bol for tea
and have just put a pot of no check soup on !!
So I mean buisness no more for me!!
Body pump this morning and body attack tomorrow morning.
Well off to get the kids from school more homework no doubt I hate homework more than they do
Will pop on later
Shona x

Audrey - I still have over 2 stone to lose (3 if I was actually at a class and sticking to a SS target!) - I have just moved down to 45 checks recently and am now trying to 'live' on 40 this week to save up for a Chinese Feast on Saturday!

Well done Everyone - we are doing great today

There will be nothing of you left good on you for saving checks for your Chinese

When I'm PEPing properly I actually struggle to use all my checks, which is just as bad as going over we can't win

Afternoon all and really quiet at work today well i have used 15 out of my 40 cks so far today although i am working at 6 again tonight so from this job its straight onto my other one so will have to keep the munchie monster at bay .

A few of us are having a fresh start so lets all stick together and see the losses next week

Afternoon girls,

Sorry I've been awol, work has been manic and I spent all weekend doing panto set stuff which hasn't saved properly and the file has corrupted!!

I'm at the 'so tired I could cry stage' and just want to hibernate and eat... I've got Wednesday off this week but I can see me canceling it at this rate as I don't think I'll get everything done

My peping was brilliant until friday evening and then things all went a bit wrong... can I please join in with your fresh start?! I want a successful day one!!

I'll try and get on to catch up properly later or tomorrow... sorry not exactly being supportive at the moment

Take care all you lovely people and I'll be back soon (I hope!) xx

Elle - sending you lots of hugs

I reckon i am about 4 or 5 checks over for today. Which in comparison with yesterday's eating is like night and day to be honest. Have also done 20 minutes on the wii fit.

How is everyone this evening?

Ainey
xx

Evening all

Another busy day at work for me.

Lovely to see a fair few wee posts on here and wonderful to see a few climbing back onto that PEP wagon. Good luck, remember to take it one day at a time and soon those days will string together.

It's been day 2 of the Booster plan for me and so far so good. Have to say it will take me a while to get into this and I reckon I would be able to do it for 2 or 3 weeks- 4 at a push before I have to revert back to PEP. However it has made me realise already that I do eat far too many carbs.

Off now to fill in my food charts.

I have a gym session planned for tomorrow morning so need to get organised for that too.

Catch up tomorrow.
Laura xxxx

Well People - I have managed to stick to 41 out of 45 - thats a good start to Day 1 of my FS. Also managed 2 miles on the treadmill so I can go to bed happy - and very sweaty

Ainey - well done for drawing a line under the last few days and making a big difference today.

Elle - Come on Girl - together we can all do this!!

Hope everyone else is feeling good!

Bring on DAY 2!

I have to confess i have just stuffed my face. I don't know what is wrong with me at the moment. Though the bottom line is it is my responsiblity

Ainey - Come on girlie - start again tomorrow!!!

Awww Ainey

We are here for you. Fresh start again tomorrow- keep in touch and we will help all we can.
Do you plan your meals ahead or do you decide as you go along?
I have started planning ahead to see if it makes a difference.

Good luck tomorrow.
Laura xxxx

[color="#0000ff"]Morning all a wee bit wet here weather wise this morning although the sun is trying to come out . I was doing okay yesterday i only used 15 out of my 40 cks but i went to mcd's and ended up having a happy meal and a mcflurry . Not over too uch but still not happy at myself. Been to asda this morning and toped up with fruit so i will try and claw it back this week. I haven't done any exercise so far this morning but i will do it tonight . Will keep you posted

Ainey a fresh start today, as the others said we are all here

Jenny - well done on your pep perfect day and your exercise

Laura - well done on your perfect boost day, i have taken your advice and i am going to plan ahead

Away to update my chart and fill in my mcd's too, does anyone know the checks for a cheeseburge, small fries, dairy milk mcflurry as i have left my check book at home

Good Morning Lovely Ladies,

Lorraine - Cheeseburger (12) McFlurry (13) and 'regular' which I think are small (8). I hope you are still okay? By my calculation I make it 48 - Not bad at all!

How is everyone this morning?

I have HUNGER!!! Eaten my yoghurt and banana in record time - now going to fill up on water and fizzy juice. I am determined to get through Day 2 without any hiccups!

Good Luck Laura with Day 3 of Booster - YOU CAN DO IT GIRL!!!

Jenni - Where have you disappeared to again?

Meg - We are coming to find you!!

Ainey - This is a new day - make it happen!

Elle - Hope everything is less stressful for you today - keep on trucking!!

Audrey - Whats your plan of action?

Shona - How was Body Pump and Body Attack - all sounds very exhausting!!

Be back soon to hunt out more people!

Jen xx

Thanks for that Jenny, well done on not giving in to the hunger

Morning all
Well day one of fresh srart went well
don't know if I like body attack alot of jumping around totally knackered after that.
I had my porridge this morning around 9 and have just had a banana I'm sooo hungry!!!
Trying to hold off another hour then have a bowl of free soup.
Aww Elle have some hope today is better, and take it from me you really need to
take your day off the place will be there when your not!! a painful lesson that I have learnt this year.
Hence the time off work with stress and family stuff etc just not worth it!!
Anyway good luck girls on another pep perfect day!
Shona x

Hi

Please can I join your challenge?? I used to go to SS classes but then they were all cancelled in my area. I did lose over 2 stone with the PEP so I know it works for me!

I now weigh heavier than I have ever been (including when I was expecting my daughter) so need to seriously shift some excess baggage!

Hope to join you soon!

Vicki
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Great to see you Vicki!! Start posting and we will all help you. This thread is great for support and advice.

There were quite a few of us having a Fresh Start yesterday so jump on board and join us with Day 1/Day 2.

Jen x

welcome aboard Vicki, its a good thread lots of support and motivation, but then that goes for all of scotish slimmers and the people on the site . Feel free to join our challenge

Hi Jenny

Thanks for the welcome! I got out my PEP plan last night and weighed myself - totally shocked at what the scales said.

I had a good day yesterday although I went out for lunch with a friend so was 10 checks over my daily allowance.

Last night I planned todays menu and have stuck to it so far. I had 2 weetabix for breakfast at 7am and then a pear at 11am. Am just about to tuck into a Tesco Lighter Choices sandwich and a WW choc mousse. Ive also got a bag of Kettle chips for this afternoon's snack. Not sure about this evening's meal as hubby cooks dinner!!

Do you know if there is an online food diary anywhere please?

Am looking forward to the challenge and hope to have lost a few pounds by the end of the month.

See you tomorrow!

Vicki
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Hello

Thank you so much for your replies.

New day - new start

Flick - i tend to write it down as i eat it (which is not the best to be honest)

So far have had porridge for breakfast, a banana. Potato Salad and chicken (as per SS). Got a yoghurt and a smoothie to drink.

Tea is going to be fish fingers, chips and peas. All counted.

i am just finding that i am obsessed with food. The least thing that is thrown at me and i will eat for scotland. Mind you i did walk along princes street this morning so that is a positive move.

Good luck Vicki - this is a lovely thread

Ainey

It sounds like you are having a good day - keep going!!

I found that writing down what I ate a great help and I started a new food diary yesterday. It helps to have things planned as I struggle sometimes with finding things to have for lunch at work so need to keep looking for new ideas!

I know what you mean about eating when things get tough. I was diagnosed with depression after having my daughter in 2007 so used to eat everything in sight as I thought it would make me feel better, but it made me worse! I used to do a lot of craft work before my daughter came along and that used to keep my hands busy so that I couldn't keep eating in front of the TV!

I think the key is keeping yourself distracted from food and still being able to treat yourself sometimes.

Keep us posted!

Vicki
x

Hello everyone

I have had a much better day today. 1 check to spare

I have got raspberries to eat once the kids go to bed and I am fair look forward to them.

How has everyone's day been?

Ainey
xx

Hey guys, sorry i'm not on as often as normal but am still sorting room out and my wn computer still isnt set up yet as still creating space in my new tiny room.

eating has been good and bad this week not expecting a brilliant resutl on the scales. have had quite a few crisps which i normally stay away from as i end up eating more than one packet at a time. but havent actually done that tooo often so thats good. really i dont think i have been too bad just not been counting. but went for a run yesterday. went up eater road from my new house and over abby hill and then down tot he bottom of the royal mile and just up to the bottom of arthurs seat then back. didn't run the whole way but did run a lot of it there and back and the whole thing took me 45 mins. didnt run to day as legs were sore but will do it again tomorrow and see if i can run a bit further and cut down on the walking.

but will dig out my diary that i have for uni and stuff and use it to write what i eat down starting from tomorrow. hopefull wont have put on as lost really well last week but really wont be suprised if i do as havent been playing the game really. but after tea tonight i will draw a line and start fresh tomorrow and write everything down and keep myself busy to stop eating.

i think i need to drink more tho as i stoped drinking as much as i hated going to the loo in the middle of the night (really annoyed me) but now that i drink less i seem to be hungry more!! so i think i need to find a balance with that.

anyway i am off an will be back later in week
hope yoru all well. your all doing really well with your fresh starts.

speak soon
Jen
xxx

Hello Ladies,

Well Day 2 is in the bag and I have done my running Still can't get over the 2 miles but I am doing it quicker and burning more calories so I am still achieving something!

How has everyone else done today?

Jenni - great to have you back - make sure you pop back tomorrow to let us know how you get on at the scales.

Ainey - well done saving that all important check and enjoy those raspberries!

Laura - How has Booster been today?

Lorraine - how has your day been - any exercise - been on the mill?

Shona - any free soup going spare that you can send to Musselburgh - I would love stuff to fill me up!

Seen a vegetable shephards pie that is 'free' in the Boost Mag - going to make that at the weekend and stuff my face

Here's to Day 3 girls!!! xx

Evening all

Just a flying visit from me today- just got in from work at 9pm.

Welcome Vicki, always lovely to see someone new joining the Musketeers.

Ainey- well done on sticking to the plan today. In fact it's grea to see everyone trying their best. WELL DONE!!!

It's been day 3 of the booster for me today- I think I am doing ok. I guess time will tell, especially on the scales on saturday.
Was at the gym this morning and I plan to go back again in the morning. I have even proised Jen I will give jogging on the treadmill a go- I reckon I must be mad.

Anyways best go get on.
Night all
Laura xxxx

Hi girls how are you all hope everyone been doing ok So sorry not been on as i said we were in Thurso at the wk end never got back til tonight meant to have been early back car broke down ahhhhhhh so therefore no WI so have to be extra good again i also couldn,t get on to the forum at wk end as ther internet was down so that was annoying but i,d a brilliant wk end with the grand children there other gran has a farm so Richie who is 3 just loved it Summer is still to young 1 this month just wee bit small to be amongst the animals We are now looking for a week away flying somewhere nice and hot on 12th Sept hope we are not to late to get something reasonable priced a birthday pressie frommy darling hubby Going to have a quick look at posts but will catch up proper tomorrow night
Lots of luv Missed you all
Meg xxxxxxxx

Hi Jenny
i,m back you always notice when i,m missing you pet i,ve been away for wk end never got back til tonight so missed Wi never mind as i said will now have to be extra good for wi next wk easy enough to go on the slippery slope as we all know xx

Morning Fellow Musketeers

Welcome to the thread Vicki

OH is day shift, hence the early start he had Monday and Tuesday off so it will only be for 3 days, thank goodness

I have my "Mum's Taxi" hat on too (no appropriate smiley so used them all ) Daughter's car is in the garage, so have been taking her into work, it feels strange being part of the commuter traffic again

PEP head is still in place, just, a slight wobble with a bag of lemon & lime Dorito's

Off to have breakfast, showered and empty dishwasher.

Have a good Wednesday

Good Morning all how are we all today.Well i had a pep perfect day yesterday also got my 2km ran last night and i saved some checks to make up for the day before

Jenny - Well done on another good day and the running

Audrey - well done on being pep perfect, im sure you can sort out the Doritos

Meg - Good to see you back and glad you had a good weekend

Laura - It sounds like you have booster nailed and im sure there will be a good loss next week

Jeni - Good to see you back,and well done on the run , i have be to Arthurs seat and its no easy feat

Ainey - well done on having a good day

Angelicauk - How is your day going

Away to update charts amd do some some work

Hi all

Day 3 not going too badly at the moment! Had weetabix this morning and a mini bag of choc buttons at 11am. Ive brought in my lunch from home which is a start - I usually go out to one of the nearby snack places or to our staff canteen but am now trying to save money as well as lose some lbs!

I went home with a headache yesterday from work so I don't think I had enough to eat during the afternoon as the headache started around 4pm.

I have been filling in my food diary and I must say, I feel better already and its only day 3! I dont feel as bloated so that must be a good start!

Hope you all have a good afternoon.

Vicki
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Afternoon all

Just a flying visit again- meant to be working.

So far so good for me although I didn't make it to the gym this morning I have my stuff with me and I a going about 3.30pm. Have also arranged to go to ATBT tomorrow morning.

Day 4 of the booster seems to be going ok so far for me. Hopefully I am doing it right and I will get a wee weight loss on Saturday.

Ok best go for now will check back later.
Laura xxxx

Hi all glad everyone is doing well i,ve had another great PEPday so long may it continue nothing much else to report had abusy day at work We have been looking at hols for flying out 12th Sept leaving it a bit latebut heres hoping we.ll get something away to fill in my food chart
Sleep tight will prob pop back shortly
xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Evening Fellow Musketeers

Hope you have all had a good day.

I have just completed day 4 of the Booster and planned my food for day 5. Was at the gym this afternoon- it was very hot as the air con wasn't working.
Have arranged to go to ATBT tomorrow morning as my body pump technique was cancelled until next tuesday
Heading off to bed now, hopefully will get an early night.

Will catch up tomorrow at some point.
Laura xxxx

Hello Ladies!

Well I have not been 100% perfect today - had 6 roses chocolates today but I have counted them all. I am about to fill in my chart but I am hopeful I am still within my checks.

How has everyone else been?

Well done Laura for all your hard work and esp. for hitting the treadmill! Can't wait to see your results on Saturday as I am sure doing Booster will have worked a dream for you!

Meg - well done for another pep perfect day!

Vicki - another day under your belt - great work!

Lorraine - I am proud of you with your running - I can't say the same - I am stuck around the 2 mile mark - need a serious boost!

Audrey I hope Mum's taxi is parked up for the night!

Come on Girls - lets kick these pounds erses!!

Thats ok Jenny at least you have been counting them i was looking at the post for the Booster i wish i,d started it this week {as i said in my post} Ithink i,ll give it ago next week even tho i,m going on hol on the Sat i have tried before but then given up but when theirs a few people doing it i think it would be better Happy boostering xx

Good luck Megs I will see you on the Booster thread too.

Good luck.
Laura xxxx

Morning all
Well sorry to report I'm failing miserably with pep at the moment have got a serious case of the munchies pre TOTM I'm actually hunting food down, I was in fridge all night last night, fingers in the peanut butter and nutella, finished off half a tub of pringles then oh yes I didn't stop there had 2 glasses of wine. Woke up this morning totally hacked off at myself didn't go to exercise class yesterday either!!
HELP
I'm trying to get my pep head back on this morning, got another pot of free soup on just now (the kids ate most of the last one) and have had 1 boiled egg and 1 toast for breakfast. I'm off with hubby to clear my mums loft as she is getting it insulated so that should burn some calories. I will start afresh with my classes on Monday as hubby is off on holiday the rest of this week and we plan to take oor wee dug some good long walks, yes even in the pouring rain!!
You are all doing great on your fresh starts keep up the good work hope it rubs off on me too!
Shona x

Morning Fellow Musketeers

A bit later posting today done my "taxi run" and had a wee wander round Asda, it was lovely and quiet, had a good root about upstairs at George, picked up a couple of tops for 50p each for hols, not bad eh? Last of the big spenders I was quite chuffed with myself too, walked past trays of 12 iced doughnuts for £2.00 that they had on display

Miserable weather lovely if your a duck though

Try and stay dry and have a good Thursday, WI tonight hoping for a STS at least