Evening All

Ainey I have missed your psoting re your dad sorry for you both and hope all will be well

Good to see so many positive posts and lots of people speaking about exercise which is not something i do much off have recently bought and exercise bike and cross trainer and must must must start using them!!

My last day of holiday today so met up with a friend for lunch made good choices of baked potato and chilli ( guessed at 20 checks what do you think??) and two scoops of ice cream was nearly baileys cheesecake tho so pleased with what i asked for

Well back on days which is much better for the diet. Made Kashmiri chicken for tea it was lovely. Only 4 checks left for today mainly due to discovering muller vitiality yogs are 6 checks oops!
The tracker chart is great thank you!

Woops Mummy and Daddy day has taken me over cx - not good!

Off to combat to do some damage limitation -

x

You are a true inspiration Jaci!

I am making some leek and potato soup (which is unheard of me doing this during the week whilst i am working)

Ainey
x

Evening all.

Had quite a busy day today. Chest still not better, if anything I felt worse this morning so no gym again for me. o/h is going on about us having swine flu(!) but I'm more inclined to think it's just a bit of chest infection for me. Am leaving him to google it on his iphone anyway though, nothing like being dramatic is there!?

Christmas tree is down and we've dropped the decorations at my parents for them to store. Wasn't back in town in time for class so will go on Wednesday. Probably a blessing in disguise - I dread to think what my result will be when I do step on the scales!

Still need to do all my rehemming of my clothes before tomorrow and some ironing. Can't really be bothered though!

Healthy shop done, been writing down all my food in my book today though and I am well under. Got about 11 checks sitting spare at the moment. I even feel different, makes me wonder why I do it to myself really - a chunky kit kat is no good when I'm on the pep so why were they ok over Christmas?

Heard we were going to get more snow tonight so I've grabbed my wellies from my folks all ready for the walk to work tomorrow!

Hi everyone. I found all your positive messages last night so encouraging that I got on the scales there and then. It's not as bad as I thought - but I have a stone and a half to lose.

I've been really good all day. It was my son's 8th birthday. I managed to survive lunch in MacDonald's and the birthday cake with points to spare tonight. We have a trip to Centre Parcs planned for next weekend (weather permitting). I'm trying to save points all this week for eating out then.

I just need to get excercising. I'm finding it hard to get motivated with all the snow. It's really bad here in the Borders.

Jacki - Thanks for getting back to me on the charts. Does anyone know how to access the charts? I'm not sure how to get past the Google page.

Agnes

Hey Guys HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

sorry its so late but was out on new years eve at concert in the garden to seem Madness they were just brilliant!!! then on friday we did nothing aaalll day which was also briliant!! went out with Keeley and her bf stu (fiance now they got engaged at christmas, im to be bridesmaid ) and Keenan (my bf) was really good fun!!! played lips on the xbox before going, safe to say dogs were howling that night lol!

Back at work on saturday night which was just poop and keenan went home yesterday which was worse but will be seeing him again tomorrow as going down to Manchester for a few days as not back at uni till next week.

Weighed in on Sat morning and am 15st 9lb which is 2lbs on . which isnt bad since i did eat worse last week than on chirstmas week. but have eaten really badly over the weeken. have stayed within checks today tho. but will start planning properly tomorrow. Keenan is back at work so i will have days free and i have several things i have to do...

1. Write a covering letter to send out to labs accross edinburgh to try and get some work experience.
2. fill in application for for IBMS registration.
3. fill in application form for NHS work placement.
4. sort out study time table - basic plan as have not got assignments or such as yet.
5. read new biology books and with free time read normal novels
6. sort out and organise self with plan of attack on the mighty bulgy that is my bottom!...and my Tum!

will have 3 free days to do this. getting up with Keenan at 6 on 2 of the days to go swimming then getting up at 8 on the other day with im to make the most out of day. he gets home from work at 4 so can chill out then. not expecting a huge loss but a sts or a wee 1lb will be a nice start. Have ordered Keenan to not allow me to stray from healthyness this week. as i see going down to him as a holiday so allow myself to eat wat i like...NOT THIS TIME!!

As part of an christmas pressie he got me a 2night trip to london and tickets to see Wicked in the westend so my first aim this year is to lost 2stone by the Tuesday the 6th April (which would be just under 4 stone altogether) so i can wear a nice LDB to the theatre and pretend to be all posh lol...this means i have to consistently lose 2lbs a week. completely doable if i stick to it!!!!

right sorry for my rant thats my pep talk to myself over!! Hope you all have a great year this year. from the sounds of things every body is really positive and determined to get to where they want to be.

Ainey sorry to hear about your dad i hope he is on the mend soon, we are all here for you

Jen hope the GI helps your head some, I dont know much about it tho im afraid.

Jaci you are a real inspiration dont know how you do all your classes after getting up so early and having such busy days, its something i need to get in the habbit of but im just rubbish really lol. Will definatly try and stick to swimming this time tho.

Hope everyones first proper week back on pep is going well.
Chat back soon
Jen xxx

Have made my soup - leek and potato -had a wee taste - very nice.

Been on the wii for 20 minutes and it felt good. Though have noticed that my darling daughter has renamed herself me and changed me to her so that she can play more games on the wii fit.

We are identical wii characters apart from the fact that i have eye shadow on and am alot fatter than her - she is some girl!

Ainey
x

Morning Fellow Musketeers

More snow for me to clear today, at least I'm getting some form of exercise still haven't taken the BL game out of the drawer yet Jaci you will be an expert on it by the time I get around to using it

Think it is a soup day today brrr planning on making chicken, rice and vegetable

Have a good Tuesday

Hello! and a belated Happy New Year!

Sorry I've been awol but my other half decided to start decorating the living room when I was at work on new years eve and I came home to a building site after he ripped out the fireplace Everything had been turned upside down and the computer is currently in the hall... hopefully will have things a bit sorted tonight. I know he was trying to help but a little warning would have been nice

Well I've be crap pep wise and I'm ashamed to say 7lbs on at the weekend not good at all - in a week!! It has given me a total kick up that bum though!

Got meals planned for the whole week and I've got a list for shoppping tomorrow. Exercise wise it has mostly been DIY - lots of trips up and down the stairs with rubble bag and sanding down all the woodwork but things should be sorted enough to the wii active game out tonight and I'm off from Thursday so I have NO EXCUSES!! My ticker shows less than 10months until my wedding so I'm officially on a mission!!!

It is nice to see all the new musketeers posting - welcome

Right I'm off to update my charts now I've got the internet at work - how I've missed it this weekend Feel totally out of the loop... need to catch up with the thread at lunchtime.

xx

Morning Musketeers,

Snowy day here (not a snow fan ) A day for me in the house. Bairns only go back to school tomorrow so will have a day of fun playing games me thinks.

Pep wise need to get organised. I am so disorganised, fed up with the food we are eating, eating to much processed food. New years resolution is to become a more confident cook as I am terrible unconfident. Want to cook loads more from scratch . I have all the ss cookbooks and they are like new ( ) because I never use them!!!

Miss Broxi - hope you had a great 'mummy and daddy' day.
Ainey - enjoy your soup and well done on the wii.
Carly25 - Hope your chest is better today. Loads of bugs on the go at this time of year
AgnesR - Well done girl, your doing great.
Jennib26 - 2lb gain is not bad at this time off year you'll soon get that off!!
TBird-Audrey - Plenty of snow hear too . Chicken, rice and peas sounds yummy !!!
Elle - Well done on planning. Good luck with the decorating, my hubby would never have seen new year

Hope you all have a good PEP day.

Lila.

Morning All

Some great preparation going on girls - really well done, lets make sure we continue this right though to Feb and into March.

Ainey - soup sounds lovely, I'm feeling a bit poorly today- can you send some over please? What time is Dads op tomorrow hun, so we can send out positive Musketeer Vibes.

Typical eh, Russ at work, Mack at nursery and I have 2 days to myself and feel rubbish......anyway, taken some med and a lemsip and I MUST tackle the ironing mountain that is taking over our bedroom.

Toning tonight so thats not too bad and should still be managable with a wee cold, and I pledge to be PeP perfect today after yesterdays slip

So did we all watch Biggest Loser last night - what did we think? I think its gonna be a good one.......

Better get moving, back later - have a great day xx

Morning musketeers!

Ainey for you, take care xx

Hope all the musketeers with colds are feeling better soon xx

First day back at work today...doesn't feel like I have been on holiday long enough though! The sun is shining here at the moment but more snow is forecast.....I gave myself an extra 15 minutes to walk to work this morning, even though the snow wasn't too deep, the ice underneath is still slippy! Good exercise walking in snow though...!

First visit to the gym yesterday since before Christmas and the first time I have done my programme proper...think I'll book a half hour session with my trainer to go over a couple of things though...loving the vario machine! Feeling the arms and thighs today which is a good thing I suppose.

I'm struggling eating all my checks and wonder as I am 7lbs away from being in the next check bracket, do you think it would be okay to have 55 rather than 60 checks? What does anyone think please?

I wish I had Sky for watching BL etc... but I did record Generation XXL on C4 last night and have set the box to record the Anna Richardson programme, My Big Fat Diet Show which both look really good.

Hope you all have a great day folks xx

Afternoon all,

It's going well here - am busy being back at work but am currently munching on some carrot sticks to keep me going until my lunch!

The wellies were a brilliant idea - my walk to work was pretty easy compared to normal!!

Hope you're all having a good day!xx

Hello everyone

Well just finished my soup and it was absolutely delish! 1 bag of leek, potato and onion soup bag out of ASDA, some low fat butter (next time will not use this) and chicken stock.

Not sure what time it is at ....................

Thanks for all your support - it means alot to me

I'm watching Generation XXL now on Sky + and have the timer set for the Anna Richardson one too. Saw a Lorraine Kelly one advertised on Bio last night Fat Families I think its called and it starts next Monday.

I love these kinds of programmes especially at this time of year, they really help keep you focussed.

I like walking in the snow too as long as your wrapped up cosy eh. I need to collect Mack at 3.30 so toddler, buggy and snow = good bum work out

Feeling a good bit better now that I am up and on the go- stopped for a quick bite then back to the ironing for another hour. I will do more when I get home from the gym whilst watching BL - I will get to the bottom of the basket TODAY!!!! (so I can relax a bit tomorrow )

Off to update charts x

Evening all

Sorry I haven't been around today- the day has passed by so quickly.

Got kids up and back to school this morning and headed to the gym to Body Conditioning. It was great but I know I am going to feel the pain tomorrow.

Then I went food shopping before going carpet shopping for my girls room.

Back home grabbed something for lunch before starting to pull their room apart and throw some rubbish out. Next was to pick them up from school and go the the dentist for a check.

Came home and the kids were 'starving' cooked their tea, then mine so sitting down for 10 mins before I do the dishes and then get the supper organised for the kids then do a quick tidy up again.

Plans tomorrow are to head to 20 20 20 then for coffee with a friend, then up the road to start stripping the girls bedroom.

How has everyone elses day been?

Who is all watching the Biggest Loser. I am hooked already!!! Totally love that programme.

Evening all

Feeling really tired tonight. Just watching Eastenders and am going to sky plus River City - i love that programme - (shhhhhhhhhhhh)

Eating has been ok - will update charts and am going to go on the wii fit for another 20 minutes tonight.

Going to make mushroom soup, did out clothes to iron for tomorrow. Going to dentist tomorrow for root treatment i know have a fear of the dentist after my wisdom tooth trauma last year!

Ainey
xx

Hi everyone
well busy day for me here,
Joined back class this am, this time with a friend so hopefully we will keep each othe on the sraight and narrow
Back home housework done free soup made then attempted check free meragnues (spelt wrong me thinks)they were a bit a bit soggy in the middle.
I used egg whites and splenda sweetner HELP what did I do wrong........... tips welcome!!
Bought butternut squash how do you make crisps with this?
Feeling positive and looking forward to exersice next week
Mon body pump
Tue toning
Wed Toning
Fri not sure yet
Pop back late
Shona x

Evening all And a big welcome back to you Elle Ainey keep us updated re your Dad i,m sure all will be well for him Jaci i,ve not watched the Biggest Loser yet but i will in bed tonight Freezing here tonight and we,ve had a lot of snow and a lot more forecast Well pleased to say i went back to class tonight and considering i hadn,t been there since 1st December i only put on 2lb {must have been doing something right} so i will put my starting weight for fresh start on chart Away just now for a wee look around and fill in charts
Meg xx

Good evening!

Had a good day today, first wi of the year tomorrow, fingers crossed.

Looks like everyone is having a good week staying on track, exercising and planning, well done!!

I really want to make some homemade soup now after reading about those who've made it. I made Haggis Soup for OH yesterday (from Festive Book), went down a treat! I think I will make some veg soup tomorrow night, though mushroom soup sounds lovely This is perfect soup weather.

Hugs to all that need one

Stephie - I tried the check free meringues once and I burned them sorry I can't be of any help!
Northernstar - did you find out about eating less checks?
Hope you feel better Miss Broxi

Right, better run and watch Biggest Loser!

Had a great pep day today and 1.5hrs at the gym and boy do I feel good for it. Can I be silly and ask what is and where is this charts everyone is speaking about ?

Hi jaci i,ve now watched last nights biggest loser really enjoyed better head to bed work in the morning xx

Bit late today in coming on. Been driving for hours in this snow today picking youngest daughter up from airport it was also her birthday today. Then slept all afternoon feeling yuk. Walked dogs for an hour at tea time they loved the snow. Shared a Chicken Jalfreizi and boiled rice and no birthday cake. she is also trying to lose weight but is starting again tomorrow after christmas break! Click to view attachment

just watching the biggest loser now it is good isnt it?

Lots going on on this thread - great to see it busy Sorry never made it on yest, had to drive home from my mums then was working 1-11 and not long in from work today Coming down with a cold so away to dose myself up and head to bed so will catch up with everyone tomorrow, I promise! Rejoining class for a fresh start tomorrow night so will report back starting weight after .

Have a great day tomorrow everyone xxx

Morning all,

Wow, what a busy wee post!!

Last night was more DIY interspersed with the wii so getting back on track exercise wise - finally!

Don't think I've got the right channels for Biggest Looser but got the Anna Richardson V+ed for tomorrow... so looking forward to some proper time off to potter, exercise and go shopping

Got a busy day ahead trying to get everything finished and ready for hand over - you would think I was on holiday for a month all the organising I have to do lol!

Be back later - have a good day and be warm!

xx

Morning elle! Morning all!
Wednesday already!! I just can't keep warm these days, brrrr. As I type I've got a toasty heater at my feet, bliss! Now if I was at home in my jammies and under my duvet that would be even better!

Hope everyone has a on plan day and I'll come back later to catch up and report my wi result. x

Good Morning all sorry i have been awol as pc was playing up and boss putting new anti virus software on pc's at work so couldn't get logged on there either

Well the weather here is terrible too and it is so cold too have had the heating on constant.Im afraid i have been so lazy on the exercise front i havent got started yet, i have had a few nights where i just wasn't sleeping and have been so exhausted so trying to get my sleep pattern back, then will get organised on the exercise. Daughter bought me the wii ea active so i am looking forward to trying that


Jaci - Hope you enjoyed your 2 days to yourself and hope you are feeling better

Elle - good luck on the exercise front and getting back on track with it, i am the same and i am going to get started on it soon I also have the wii fit and the EA Active

Lindsay - Hope your feeling better soon and good to see you back

Shoe - Good Luck for wi today

Nicola - Well done on your pep day and the exercise you have done brilliant, keep up the good work

Sorry if i have missed people out but the thread is so busy ( which is great) but finding it hard to reply to everyone

Better do some work, catch up later, have a great day everyone

Morning all,

Not much to report here. Used my spare checks from Monday to have some crisps last night (yum yum!) but I ended up feeling quite bloated this morning.

Starting to feel better though, I hold out hope for a weekend gym return now my breathing is getting better. Hopefully I'll get amazing results once I can exercise again.

Have a good day everyone xx

Happy "hump" day all

Lovely short week at work with only going back yesterday!

I think I should invest in a pair of iceskates for getting about just now...the pavements and roads round our flat are ridiculous but at least they have gritted the pavements by the main road now!

I'm planning a gym visit tonight as I felt so much better after going the other day! Hope I remember to take my ipod or at least a set of headphones this time!!

I've got my lunch with me today too which is a first in a long time...it feels good being more organised! I'm going to make the kashmiri chicken from the pep complete for tea tonight, we haven't tried it before but I won't be adding the banana as neither of us are that keen on hot bananas!

Have a great day folks and stay warm xxxx

Morning All .....ooops I mean afternoon. Getting confused since I'm not long up

Still feeling a but under the weather but thankfully its only a woman cold and not the dreaded "man" variation I have taken some Beechams and will just be getting on with it.

Cant decide whether to go and do some ironing (failed in my mission yest!) or to put my BL wii on and have a go at one of the challenge game type things whilst I have the house to myself. Must be having an indecisive day actually cant decide on dinner tonight either....should it be 1) chicken piazzola with baby potato, 2) vegetable fajitas 3) spaghetti carbonara. what do you think????

Back to work tomorrow for me - cant complain, I have had a long break but unfortunatley most of it has been looking after poorly people. We have a week off in Feb so fingers crossed we can all be healthy for then.

BL was fab last night, was gutted at the elimination though wont say too much incase some folks have still to watch last nights.

Audrey - get that BL game out of the drawer Mrs, I'm interested to see what you think.

Lorraine - great to have you back with us - how rude that your boss should interupt our Pepping!

Carly - glad your on the mend, its so frustrating when you want to get moving and cant.

Right better move....get dressed....will it be gym clothes for the wii or ironing clothes....only time will tell xx

Just a quick visit to say I lost 1lb at class today

Miss Broxi, I was also gutted at the elimination last night on BL!!

Well done Shoe!!

Fantastic Shoe - very well done

Well first decison made - I did ironing AND the BL wii so basket is empty (if you ignore the stuff in the washing machine and the dryer) and 30 mins on the BL wii - good stuff!

Just having lunch, then off to collect the babe. Think I'm swaying towards fajitas for tea tonight that way I can cook for us all at once and warm mine after Pump.

x

Yay well done shoe!

Miss Broxi make sure you look after yourself, after everything you've had to do over the festive period you need to give yourself some attention!

3pounds on for me. It could have been so much worse. So I'll just keep plodding along, these first few days have been really good again but I think it might take a couple of weeks for me to get some good results. x

Afternoon to you all So busy on here it,s so brilliant Jaci hope you are on the mend just you take care Well done on the loss Shoe keep it up Well i was back to work today but quite enjoyed getting back to normality and it,s only a 3 day week 2nd day on pep and doing well and i,m even feeling so much healthier Will pop back later away to organize dinner cottage pie tonight and loads free veg mmmmmmmmmmm Looking forward to it
Bye for now xx
Meg

Evening all

Hope you have had a good day today.

Well done Shoe on your loss- great start to the New Year.

There is too many people to mention individually but I am sure you are all doing well and will keep up the good work. I love this thread being so busy- please stick with us whether you are having difficulties or on a roll. This thread is an amazing support network.

It's been a good day today for me, although I still have this cold- am a bit concerned as I have a horrible suspicion it could be moving to my chest as have felt a bit wheezy at some points today.
Although I haven't been deterred by it. Went to 20 20 20 (thats 20 mins aerobics, 20 mins Cicuits, 20 mins toning) today, we had a lovely new teacher, although she got a bit carried away and forgot to stop so we did 75 mins exercise instead of the hour .
Foodwise I have been good, I have got the new Muller Lemon Cheesecake Yoghurt to try tonight. Looks good I hope it tastes great
Planning to go to Body Attack tomorrow at 9.30am then up the road to help hubby as we are re-doing the girls bedroom as part of their birthdays. Well it seemed a great idea at the time.

Anyways best get on as the tea is nearly ready. I will pop back later.
Laura xxx

Hey guys!

Well yesterday was an only ok day, could have been worse but could have been alot better. I was on the train for about 5 hours to manchester due to weather delays!!

Today was a lot more organised, had toast and ham for breaky, and just had a toasty for lunch (we got up late) and are due to have a beaked tatty and birdsay crispy chicken and salad for dinner, so thats 43 and gonna have some car't dor cinomen caramel icecream for desert which is 5cx for to normal scoops. mmmmm

Keenan works at a school which was closed today so was great having an unexpected full day off with him.

Anyway i have been proscratinating writing a covering letter today but better go and do it, if you have any suggestions of good things to say then please let me know, i need the help!! lol.

Glad everyone is feeling so positive
Hope you are have a great day
Jen xxx

Hello everyone.

Went to dentist today for root treatment - i was dreading it However came out in one piece!

Eating has been okay today .................

The big day is tomorrow - please send me positive vibes.

Ainey
xx

Evening All

Thank god we have finally had our dinner......Mack was being a wee monkey tonight and doing headstands instead of sleeping.....grrr!

Just on to update charts before heading to bed to watch BL, back to work tomorrow - back to normality.

Ainey - we will all be thinking about you and your family and sending positive musketeers vibes xx

Wont be back until tomorrow night folks so have a fab Thu and be GOOD

xx

Good evening all,
sorry wasn't around yesterday i feelso tierd once i come in from work just now. Watch biggest loser then sat up watching the program about holly and jessica.

Struggled woth the booster this time so rather than go off the tracks completely i have reverted back to the pep for the rest of the week but it's better than falling off the wagon completley!!!

Sending you positive vibes for you tomoro Elaine xx

Off to watch the BL then to bed for me

OH well done shoe on the loss fantastic start to the new year

catch up with you all tomorrow

Julie xx

hi all just on quickly before biggest loser starts i,m enjoying it I,ve had a good day Ainey lots of to you and your family
Lots of love
Meg xx

Oooh it's cold here in Perth -6 just meant to get down to -9 again tonight- bbrrrrrrrrrr

Just as well I have the girls in bed with me tonight. I probably won't sleep much but boy I will be warm wtih them 2 at each side of me.

Ainy- I am sure all the musketeers will be sending you positive vibes tomorrow and we will all be hoping it's good news for your family. Please let us know how things go.

I am feeling pretty rotten again tonight so will see how I feel in the morning before I go to class. However, I feel I really need to go and try it out and push myself that bit more.

Anyways watching BL so am off for now.

Laura xxx

Hello Musketeers - hope you dont mind me just having a wee nosey

Shoe -WELL DONE!!!! Anyone who loses over the festive period deserves a huge thumbs up!!

Good luck girls xxx

Hi everyone, just a flying visit from me again, sorry - pep perfect day 3 under my belt...woo hooo.

Hope you all have a good day tomorrow, promise to pop in.....not been neglecting you all, xxx

Morning all. Never made it on yesterday. Got to work then got sent home. I have a chest infection! no wonder it wasnt going away no matter what I tried. So on the dreaded Antibiotics. but feel a bit better this morning Just want to get back to normal so can get moving. My Wii active challenge is sitting all ready to go .
Well done to everyone who has got back on track after christmas and new year. Lots of you doing loads.
What is bl wii?

We have been watching BL too and my daughter nearly had a canary at the result

Hello Fellow Musketeers

I've had a good start to my SS journey, 4lbs off snow shovelling must help more again this morning, hope we don't get much more won't have anywhere else to shovel it to

Hi guys

All is going well so far had toast and jam for brekky but all the shops have ran out of bread so have to a have a salad for lunch unless i can think of something else, maybe ill see if keenan has any pasta and have that instead. chicken potatoe and vege for tea.

nothing much happening today tho just trying to write this damned covering letter!!

Audry well done on your loss thats really great

will be back later no doubt
have a great day everyone xxx

Hello everyone

Well i have not been good on the eating front today though i suppose that is the least of my worries at the moment. No news from hospital yet.

Was just about in tears at my desk but managed to get my composure back.

Weigh in tomorrow but i think i have probably gained. Just want to do normal things or as "normal" as I can at the moment.................

Sorry not a very positive post.

Ainey
xxx