good morning all, how are we today, wet and miserable here today and still dark. went back to work this morning after being on holiday for a week and wish i was still off
Have wi tonight so will let you all know how i get on not been for 2 weeks so hopefully i will see a loss, i am going to try and go every week but sometimes other things crop up.

Julie well done on sts

Good luck to everyone who has wi today

Morning all

I had a very crappy weekend with stress, food & wine. I have swiftly kicked maself up the butt and will have a great day today.

Aww CC sorry to hear you felt the need to give yourself a kick I'm sure if you'd have asked someone would have done it for you I'm sure you'll get yourself back on track today and have a great week

weebarrel its pants being back at work after holidays but by the end of the day you'll be back into it no doubt


Mb snow??!! we have piddling down rain mind you I'd rather that than snow right enough

Jenny welcome to the challenge and best of luck

Ethne good luck for tonight you may get a nice surprise

Best of Luck to everyone else getting weighed today

Have a great Monday Musketeers

Good morning everyone

Well done on your sts Julie, it's defo been a week for it! Roll on next week though...

Miss Broxi, hope you feel better soon - you have been doing great though, I'm sure a wee day off from the gym won't do any harm. Your eat charts look great.....

Welcome aboard Jenny, it's nice to see another new member...

CC - you should have asked me to give you a kick up the bum....I would have did it with great pleasure, you could have kicked mine back...... Have a good week, but I know you will....

Littlefire, good luck for WI tonight, I'm sure it will be fine....

It's pouring down with rain here too, luckily I have friends coming round here later so I don't have to go out....

Have a great Monday everyone - all for one and all for one.....

Morning all xxx

Welcome Jenny

have a good week Julie xx

Ethne and anyone else, good luck for weigh in.

Me...I'm managing ....just..been a hard week, just so bleedin' hungry all the time

oh bless......hang in there Paula, you can do this. Have you got a big pot of free soup and some free jelly on the go? Life savers for me, especially in weather like this.

Sending you lots of positivity

Thanks MB and hope your cough gets better x

Morning all

Have been at the gym for an hour with Julie, its the first time I have made it in 2 weeks so no doubt I will feel it tomorrow.

I have also decided to change my weigh in day back to a Monday. There is too many nice things out there at the weekend when you are off. Beleive me my tummy and I were paying the consequences of it through the night.

So weigh in will be a monday from now on.

Good luck to those getting weighed today remember and let us know how you get on.

Welcome Jenny, as julie says if you PM Littlefire she will sort you out.

Catch you all later.
Laura xxxx

Hi all , well it is now snowing here hopefully it wont lie as i dont like driving in the snow
Flick i hope you and your tummy feel better soon and well done on getting to the gym

I am freezing in the office today so i am going to make a hot juice

Catch up later

I set myself a target in the New Year to walk a lot more. I have a four year old daughter and she doesn't go to bed until about 8pm. The thought of putting on a DVD at that time is a non-starter - esp. when I have a 101 other things to do! Anyway ... I have been walking in my lunch hour and I have been clocking up at least 12,000 steps a day. I really feel this has made a difference. I have not been pep perfect any week since starting 2.5 weeks ago but I have lost 6 pounds. I am not going to class, just trying to do it myself and I think being 'here' will really help and I will get all the motivation I need. A lady at my work is weighing me and she is as mean as any CM.

Good luck to everyone!!

J x

Welcome to the challenge Jenny

there are a few of us on the challenge that don't go to class so you are not alone we also have another post on the get up and go section recording our fitness you should have a peek you may get some tips or even just the motivation.

I'm off to work now have been a busy PePer since the gym this morning and made some check free mushroom soup and have made some snack to take to work as Monday seems to be the night evreyone phones for a moan LOL.

hope you all have a good peping day

Good Luck to Evreyone still to get weighed

Julie x

Hello! How is everyone doing?

Well done to the losers and sts-ers! And good luck to those with WI later in the week. I've lost 2lbs this week which isn't too bad at all...

Welcome Jenny, I don't go to class either so the forum is my life line and challenges like this are brilliant!

Had a nice few days off work athough I spent most of friday running about with my dad, we had a nice day though... Didn't do much at the weekend - pottered about the house, tried to get my internet working. I've given up on the wireless routers and I'm getting a adapter that diverts your broadband signal through the electrical wiring. Don't really understand how it works but I don't care as long as I can get on the blooming internet!!

Wasn't brilliant pep wise over the weekend but back on track today. Just hope it wont catch up with me next week . Really busy at work which is good cos its keeping me out of mischief and away from the corner shop!

Right just poping on to say hello so I better go and get on with some work, take care xx

Sorry one and all - I've let the side down - 2lbs on this week (must confess though almost a pound in that is in the fact that I was wearing jeans and not my usual stretchy trousers)
Has anyone checked out our accumulated total - when I checked before coming on here to post it was a staggering 58.5 lbs - isn't that fantastic especially as everyone hasn't posted their results - and for those who haven't posted results please PM either Flick or myself to confirm that you want to be kept on the chart before we do some 'housekeeping'
Welcome Jenny - you'll have access to the chart and eats chart 3 in about 15 minutes

Evening all
well I'm back to the land of day shift, thank god!

WI tomorrow morning,don't know how it will go have been pep good but just don't feel like I have lost anything.I'm really missing my scales to jump on for reassurance.

Dawn C and Elle fab weight losses well done

Welcome Jenny you'll find loads of support and motivation here.
Hope your feelin better Ms B

Well done to all those who have sts better than a gain.
Good luck with WI tonight Ethne and Lorraine.
Paula stick with it hope this week is easier for you, isin't it funny how some days we are just constantly hungry!!
Good luck to everyone still to be WI.

Anyone wanting to join our new challenge member Jenny on Eats Chart 4 - she's all alone there at present - just PM me and I'll add you onto the chart for access

u,ve not let the side down ethne just one of those things and as u said your jeans would have played a good part lol my wi tomorrow hope better than last weeks saga have a great weekgood luck all who still have wi and me xx

Ok Confession time.

My day started well with a trip to the gym, however I have been craving a steak pie since thursday so gave in today and had one from the bakers at lunchtime.

Didn't manage to get home for tea due to work so at 8pm when I came in I have 2 rolls with microchips followed by cakes the kids had baked with my Mum.

Oh well thats it out of my system. Will need to be really good the rest of the week.

Fresh start again in the morning.
Laura xxxxx

Oh Laura, we all have these days! The knack is knowing how to recover and I am sure you have that ability! I am learning slowly but surely!!

Good for you - going to the gym!! Very positive

J xx

Ok - new day - new challenge week
I'll need to pull myself up but the boot laces and get over this hurdle and off this plateau - I've been trying - unsuccessfully - to actually break through the 3 stone barrier for at least 4 months
This needs to be it and I need to get on or else I don't know what I'll do - in the past I'd have given up months ago but I'm still wanting to get this b***dy weight off and off for good
Ok moan over but please keep a check on my eats chart and nudge me when you think its needed
I hope all goes well for those weighing in today
Catch you all later

well done to all the losers this week

Flick - don't beat yourself up - you resisted it for so long, thats shows you have willpower, wish i did!

Littlefire - you will get to 3 stone lost

I'm on day 2 and feeling great, changing my WI day to a Friday to see if that will stop me running riot at the weekend with food and wine

Good Morning all how are we today . Lost 2lbs last night (first wi in 2 weeks) so not too bad, i really need to up the exercise as that is only a pound a week


Laura dont worry too much about the munchies, as you said its over and out your system, i had a day like that myself last week and felt better once it was over. We are only human after all

Ethne i have every faith in you getting in the 3 stone barrier, dont be too hard on your self Good luck for wi

Good luck for wi steph im sure you will be fine and welcome back to the land of day shift

Good Luck eveyone who has wi today

Morning all

Well done to all the losers this week

Ethne..stick with it and you'll get a lovely surprise next week at weigh in.

Flick...its done and dusted now, however the mention of steak pie has me salivating

Have a good day everyone.

The munchies subsided yesterday and I manged to save some chx in case they reappear this week.

Good Morning Troops

Well done on your loss WB thats great, its so easy to let loose when you dont get weighed for a week or so.....

Whats done is done gang so no more beating ourselves up .......promise?????......... but its time to get serious, as Little Fire yesterday that combined weight loss number is amazing and the higher that number grows the more motivated we should all become, most of us have 7 maybe 8 WI left before the end of this mini challenge, even at 1lb a week thats HALF A STONE !!!!!

We have a fantastic wee support network here, lets make the very most of it, share our best practice, recipies and tips that see us through the tough days. I for one am so proud of us all, the number of posts on here is fantastic, lets get this job done

Wow....where did that come from lollllll xxxx

Afternoon all

Just flying through on my lunch just now. Trying to get back on the straight and narrow today after a naughty monday. So far so good for me, managing to stick to the plan.

Catch you all later, hope you are having a good day.

Laura xxxx

Afternoon all,

Just jumping on quickly to say hi...

Ethne don't worry you will get to 3st soon. I'm like that at the moment and I've been loosing and gaining the same 7lbs for about 5 months (and did you know jeans can weight upto 6lbs! so it really could have been that that effected you loss)

Miss B, well said! This is a journey and there will be a few hills to climb on the way - or something like that... no more feeling bad please!

Lorriane well done! And good luck for today's wis.

Take care and hopefully be on later as I should have internet at home, finally!! xx

Afternoon all how has your day been so far. decide i would go to Asda on my lunch break to stock up as i was like old mother hubbard and if there is nothing in i just eat rubbish , now im more stressed than before i went it was mobbed But all stocked up now for a good week ahead
Elle i hope your internet at home gets up and running soon, good luck with that, dont know if i mentioned it but well done on the loss too

Better do some work i suppose, catch up later

I'm off for a snooze..not sleeping well at minute...see yous later xx

At class this morning lost 2.5lbs so chuffed with that.
Ethne you,ve not let the side down you'll be back on track today I'm sure,
At WI today girl in front of me sts she was v disappointed so she took off her sweat shirt and lost a pound!!
Wonder if we could ask for curtains round the scales then we could get weighed in our bra and knickers !!! seriously though it just goes to show it matters what you wear when you weigh in.

Well done lorraine fab weight loss especially since it's been 2 weeks since last WI don't be so hard on yourself a pound a week off is better than gaining and just think how many pounds you'll have lost come summer
Good luck to everyone still to WI this week
Shona x

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S to everyone!! All these weight losses are mounting up to be quite a whopper!! I only hope I can add to this at some point.

Have a lovely evening.

J xx

to you all everyone doing great ethne as i already said you will be back on track before you know it well folks i,m so chuffed after last weeks disappointment, this week i lost wait for it 4lb so i,ll now start saving for my weekend in perth this weekend so looking forward to it does anyone know any good pubs we,re staying in the inn keepers lodge in the centre to u all xx

Well done, thats fantastic, good luck for the week ahead, hope you managed to save plenty and enjoy your weekend away guilt free !!!!

What kind of pubs do you like Megymogs? Fat GhirlSlim and I both live in Perth.

I am heading off to bed shortly have had another busy day at work. On a good side I have only had 34cx.

Hope you have all had a good day, catch you tomorrow.

Laura xxxx

brill re chks keep up the good work maybe bump into u,s lol like pubs with some music bit of good fun like a laugh xx

well done stephie and megygogs on the losses thats brilliant keep up the good work

Laura well done on saving the checks

Im away to read for a bit then go to bed, catch u all later

Well done on this weeks losses so far

I am guilty sorry of not filling in my eats chart this week at all

had a party on Saturday and had no tea as such just sandwiches and party stuff and to be honest I have not been at all organised this week so far, have just come back in from a work thing where we got Chinese takeaway delivered in and i have no idea how many checks i've had!!!!

promise to try harder from tomorrow

Hi all,

Just had a good read through this post and u all deserve a big pat on the back! I am having a bit of a rough ride in life atm, but I'll survive! Managed to lose a pound this week, so thats a start

Gonna start filling out the food diary thingy, any comments on how i am doing would be appreciated!

Morning
Just a quick jump on before starting work
Thank you all for the support - I'm trying hard this week (or as DH would say I' always trying )
Great losses - keep up the good work
Don't know if I'll get back on to post again today - hair cut at lunchtime and out to a friends tonight
I'll pop off to fill in my eats chart now for yesterday - (I think I've got some checks saved )
Please check out each others eats chart and support each other - if you see something your not sure of on a chart or could make a suggestion - comment on it - we all make silly, stupid, simple, mistakes which can cost us lbs at WI and having someone point these out can help
Keep going this year we will be lighter at the end of it

Good Morning all how are we today.

Ethne you have a busy day ahead have a great time tonight

Marie well done on the loss especially with so much going on just now

Had a good day yesterday and got some exercise done, also done toning exercises this morning

how is everyone else getting on

Good Morning Ladies,

I hang my head in shame ... first week on the challenge and I have to report a STS! I am disappointed that I cannot add to your great stats. I have been following the plan for 3 weeks now and I lost 3 pounds each week apart from this one! I promise to do better - I have already decided to 'up' my step count with a big walk to Tesco after work to get stuff to make a angelic meal. Normally I have a bit of a cheat on a Wednesday night but not tonight!! I know if I behave this week and I get a bit more exercise then it will show at the scales next week (fingers crossed!).

I still feel motivated and that is down to you guys and your wonderful support, so THANK YOU!!

J xx

Jenny dont be too down hearted a stay the same is good too at least its not a gain so you will have a good loss next week. I have started to up my exercise as i fell i may not be doing enough . Good Luck for the week ahead if you need any help just holler

Morning All

Well done on your loss Marie, dont worry about STS Jenny and well done on the great attitude to get stuck in tonight.....enjoy your dinner - what are you having?

OMG Wee Barrell your quick off the mark, done your excercise already, fabby stuff - I'm not even dressed yet!!!!!

Nothing exciting planned today, got Mother and Baby at lunchtime, went to gym yest cos I prob wont make it today as I have the dentist later too. Have managed to talk my sister into chumming me to Body Pump on Sat morning - cant wait !!!!

Have a good day everyone xxx

I am going to make the Mince with Mushroom Pasta (a bit like chilli or spag bol) - I love it and you get quite a big portion!

Yes, I am feeling motivated with the exercise, I just don't seem to have the time though. Maybe I will consider getting up earlier in the morning because once my wee lass goes to bed at about 8pm I really can't be bothered! I have another cunning plan ... I have a stepper thingy and I will haul that out, from wherever it is hiding, dust it off, and pound the pounds whilst watching tv. I walk to and from work and then again at lunchtime - this clocks up about 11000 steps (not including all the normal walking about the office) and I figure if I can do a further 4000 on the stepper that would be a good start with the old exercise lark wouldn't it???

Anyway, think I should do some work!!

Have a lovely, positive day,

Jen xx

Morning all! How are we all doing? Well done to all the losers and to those of you who have stayed the same - stick with it.

On day 3 and feeling good, off to make a big pot of soup then tackle the housework downstairs.

Morning everyone

Nice to see you Marie, well done on the 1lb off - good luck for next weeks wi.

Well done to Laura for clawing those checks back, that's determination for you!!

Miss Broxi, you are doing fantastic, you must be bursting with energy to fit all that exercise in...good on you!!

Brilliant CC, see, I knew you could do it, you just need a good swift kick up the jacksy sometimes...

Jenny, you will see great results on the scales next week, just don't give up..it happens to me all the time.....

Well done theweebarrell on doing your exercise too.....every little does help, you will reap the benefits.

I have been to Curves again today, 2 sessions down, 1 to go, although I am going to squeeze in a 4th one again.....long may this positivity continue........

Have a good day everyone, off to fill out my eat chart now.......xxx

Sorry folks...a quick hello from me

Brilliant losses lasses and those who sts you'll get a nice surprise next week.

Just for Marie

hello, work has been busy today but I managed to get a spare 10mins to come and say hello...

Marie well done!

Jenny a sts is fine and I'm sure you will be back on track next week!

Managing to stick to pep okay this week after my wee blip at the weekend. Trying to drink more as I'm sure I'm not drinking enough during the day. Managed 1lt today at work and I'll drink another one and a bit tonight... if I'm busy I don't seem to get up to get water as offen which is daft cos I'm sure I'll slow my brain down

Anyone got any tips on getting more fluids?

Been on the wii everynight this week for at least 30mins, used my weights and been out for a walk at lunch time the last two day so definitely uping my exercise. Going jogging tomorrow for the first time in about 2months so we are starting with walk for a min jog for a min to build our stamina back up and then it will be back to 2 nights a week. I'm partly dreading it but also looking forward to it if that make sence?

Right I better get ready to go home, take care xx

Ended up with a salad box for lunch today - 15 checks - that's OK
100g oven chips for dinner with some lasange and a bit of salad - another 15 checks - as long as Charlotte doesn't have eats tonight I should have another saving check wise today - OH how I'll be chuffed with that
Sorry I'm not on for long tonight - but each of you have a good (and a good PEP night tonight)

Evening all

So far so good for me today, managing to claw back another 8cx too

Hope you are all having a good day. Anyone get weighed today? If so remember to let us know how you got on.

I am planning to get up and go to the gym tomorrow morning, really trying not to let me wee blow out make a gain on the scales.

Got the ceilidh tomorrow night so that should be fun.

Catch you all later
Laura xxxx

Hope you have a great night tonight Littlefire, hopefully any nibbles will be PeP friendly lol....

Have fun tomorrow Flick, lots of calorie burning potential there, rather you than me though, I am awful at traditional dancing

Didn't think I would but I'm going to gym tomorrow, Mackenzies Nana is coming to watch him for an hour in the afternoon so I wont miss my 4 sessions target - yay!!!!

Hope everyone is having a fab Wednesday and any WI are going well xxx

Hello Ladies,

Well I have nearly survived the day! I have had all but 3 of my checks and am quite full, hopefully I will stay out of the kitchen for the rest of the evening. I have been quite pleased with my exercise today so all in all it has been a good start for my new, improved, week!

I am an Avon Lady so I have to place my order now - that should take about an hour - better chance of staying on the couch that way.

Hope you all have a great evening and are Pep-tastic!!

Jen xx