Evening all

Well lovely to see the musketeers all plugging away

Anyone anything exciting plans for the weekend?

For me it's some time with the kids in between cleaning, washing, running in between activities and shopping.
Seriously though I am looking forward to relaxing a bit with my kiddies.

Elle and exciting time ahead for you and you will be busy busy busy!!!!

Shona lovely to see you back on the boards.

Right off now to head up to bed, hopefully will get an early night.

Good luck to all those weighing in tomorrow morning.

Laura x x x

Ola Musketeers

Shona ~ good to see you back

Elle ~ on antibiotics too, get well soon

MB and Laura ~ enjoy your weekends.

I have loads of Christmas shopping done, got my wrapping paper and my cards

Megs ~ watched Mistresses

Love n hugs to everyone

4 more nights to do after tonight Despite steroids I'm pepping away but its so much more of a struggle when you're on them.

Evening all just a quick hello from my mobile to wish our sat weighers the best of luck x

Morning All

Well its going to be a long dat.....Wee Monster Mack has been up since 5.55am - that said he was sound asleep for 7.20pm last night so cant complain too much.

Off to Attack this morning then Russ's Mum coming for early dinner, she is babysitting tonight and Russ and I are off to see Rhod Gilbert at the Festival. Hoping the bright weather continues

Dont know whats wrong with me but I woke up starving this morning, not long til porridge time though.

Good luck to everyone weighing in today xx

Morning Fellow Musketeers

These blummin anti/b's are making me feel thank goodness today is the last day have had to go to lie down about an hour after taking them, so haven't been doing a lot managed WI though, another 1lb gone

Enjoy the weekend whatever you're doing

Morning all
Thanks for the welcome back it feels good to be posting again.
Pep good yesterday think it had something to do with being absorbed in doing the xmas and new year off duty for the staff it took my mind off food for a while I can't quite believe i'm thinking about xmas already especially with the sun shinning through the window

hope you all have a lovely weekend
I'm away to start this off duty again!
Shona x

Feeling much better today and really looking forward to my planned takaway!

Afternoon all!

Went back to class today, I've been putting it off for weeks. Good news was only 1 pound on and I've bought the 10 week pass so I'm all sorted. Have signed up for Jazz classes which start on Wednesday. I'm just in the beginners class but they say it's a high energy workout so here's hoping!

Away to plan everything out for the week and catch up with how everyone has been doing! xx

Hi everyone

Not a good day for me today - my favourite uncle died. He has been ill for a long time but it does not make it any easier. Have been stuffing my face today.

ainey
xx

Lots of for ainey. xx

hugs ainey x

Ainey

Awww Ainey I'm really sorry, its so hard to be good when your hurting dont add to the upset, just do what you can - PeP and The Musketeers will be here when your ready to get back on the wagon

Russ and I had a lovely night last night, show was good, it was a nice night and we had a wander in town, ended up having a bite to eat (even though we had early dinner before we went our ) so yest turned into a "no -count day", not a bad thing though. Its not as if we do stuff like that every day and its probably time I was relaxing more with my cx and approch to food.........the control freak in me is not always a good thing!

The plan today is Pump at 10.45, girlie shopping with my sister this afternoon, she is 22 weeks pregnant and its her birthday next week so we are going clothes shopping for her pressie - she has nothing nice that fits her and she is away on a spa weekend for her friends hen night soon so wants some bits and pieces. Russ has the boys. Not sure if we are lunching in or out but its take away for dinner so I had better be good in between.

Speaking of boys - my wee man is getting so clever, he has started asking to use his potty, we are not actively potty training yet but he is now recognising when he needs to go (before he goes) and is asking for it. So I bought him some pull ups yest to make it easier to get him on and off the potty. Love the pride in his wee face when he gets it right

Right off to amend charts and have a nose x

Aw Ainey, you know where we are...

Jaci sounds like you have a very clever wee Mack
You will get to grips maintaining, I think it is just hard to relinquish control. Don't worry to much, you have been doing a fab job so far!!

Audrey feel better soon! You too Paula

Well done on all the losses this week! Doing brilliantly ladies!

Well I finally managed to lose something-just the 1lb from last week but its better than nothing! Also measured myself and I've lost 2inches from my hip, 2 from my waist and 1 from my hips so I must be doing somat right!

Feel like I am coming down with a cold though-trying to fend it off. I was just starting to feel better...

Got loads of wedding stuff done friday and yesterday. Table center pieces, ivy garlands for the staircase, ordered balloon decorations for the evening room, got sparkly bits for making corsages, picked most of the music and downloaded it and heading over to my mum's for a girly afternoon. Just waiting on the photographer to get back to me and we need to finish our vows and we are pretty much there

I've also been granted permission by the registrar office to have my (step-)dad on the marriage schedual instead of my birth father who I've never actually met. It means so much to me I didn't tell him until after I got the letter back in case they said no and he is really chuffed, apparently it made him cry once he came off the phone... Aw

Probably should stop boring you with my nonsense so off to check out the board.

Have a lovely sunday
xx

Awww Elle - you nearly made me cry, I'm such a big wuss when it comes to weddings - love them, just so special, the start of a new chapter and probably thee only day you really get everyone you love together at the same time just for you (without you acuallt being dead of course )

I cant wait to see your pics, glad everything is coming together nicely

xx

Aw, thanks Jaci. I know, my aunty is actually coming over from canada for the wedding. I can't believe how excited I'm getting about it all Berto is the same, and he is getting completely stuck in. He made up the table centers

The only wee black spot is that my best friend wont be able to come. She is the girl ho lost her hubby suddenly last month, and while I completely understand why she doesn't want to come I'm still really sad she wont be there...

Good morning ladies

well, after my wee night out on Friday - I was very, very ill yesterday. Self inflicted I know, but I have never been sick like that from alcohol for years. And I thought I had been quite sensible on Friday too - obviously not eh?!! I wont be drinking again for a very long time!

Anyway - just a quick hello, off to Dundee in a bit

Hi all Ainey to you and as everyone been saying we are all here for you Aw Jaci it's so lovely when they start asking for the potty Carly well done on buying the 10 week pass and only 1lb on that's superb Elle well done on the loss inches included and for getting loads done for the wedding Rosie i know what you mean we ended up having people yesterday and stayed until the early hours this morning so my counting went out the window yesterday i'm feeling ok today trying to claw back so free soup is ready for me and i have been out walking so heres hoping not to much damage done Lovely here today dry and sun is out a lot Will pop back later enjoy your day whatever you are doing Lots love Meg xx

Evening all,

I am bushed! Had a great sleep last night but over an hour at the gym coupled with an afternoon cleaning frenzy and I am honestly ready for my bed again!

Ainey

Elle well done on the inch loss! Good to hear your wedding bits and pieces are coming together. It's a shame your friend won't be able to come. Maybe she'll change her mind nearer the time?

Jaci - glad you had a good night out!

Meg - don't worry you can claw it all back!

Rosie glad you're feeling a bit better! xx

Well folks i.ve had a good clawing back day but will prob have to do similar tomorrow!!! Also had 2 long walks and was on the wii for about half an hour this afternoon Hope everyone else has had a good day now relaxing watching a Lynda la Plante 2 parter i recorded really good Back tomorrow xx

Good Morning all, sorry for being awol my life has been hectic and busy at the moment , i am still here hovering and still pepping .

Wi this morning and lost a pound

Ainey - Sorry to hear your news, we are all here for you

Elle - Well done on the loss of those inches, just proves what you loss doesn't always show on the scales

Jaci - Glad you and Russ had a good night out at the festival, i was there but only at the street acts


away to clear my chart and update it, sorry i have been slacking re the chart but i have a notebook i carry around with me that i have been writing in

Have a good day everyone

Good morning Ladies!

A fresh start to the week, what ever I ate or drink last weekend, is gone - i have drawn a line under it!

Will try and catch up on posts too.

Megy - well done at clawing back - but remember, clawing back too much can have the reverse affect!

Carly - well done on your gym and cleaning sesh!

Jaci - very smart little boy, thats brilliant he is asking for it on his own

Have a fab day ladies - off to update charts!

Morning My Fellow Musketeers

for you Ainey

Just a "quickie" waiting for OH to come back from his morning walk, then we are nipping into Elgin for a fitting for his kilt that he is having made, even though I say it myself he looks really good in a kilt

Anti/b's finished, feeling better, so looks like it was an infection and nothing else, thank goodness

Oh! that's him, as a certain "actor" once said "I'll be back"

Have a good Monday

Just checking in. I lost a pound which is pretty miraculous considering I've been fighting a cold and needed to resort to pain killers and had a wee bit extra Chinese takeaway on Saturday. Also, I have lost an inch off my gigantic hips and half an inch off my bust (which I really didn't want to happen...LOL). Still waiting for my waist to start shrinking though. I've got an impressive scar in my waist area from the appendix operation so I'm not in any rush to do anything too adventurous yet. But I think more movement and exercise wouldn't go amiss.

Glad to hear you are feeling better, Audrey. Hope you are coping, Ainey, with your loss. Sorry if I don't mention everybody by name. I'm still getting to know some of the people's names here. Here's to a successful weight loss week for everybody! All for one and one for all!!

Good Morning Lovelies

Great losses Lorraine and Suzanne - well done ladies

Rosie I'm with you and glad its Monday and a new week......my weekend has been AWFUL on the eating front but was great in every other way so its a Bank Holiday today and I'm off...and I'm being good. I enjoyed a longer lie and I'm off to Pump in 10 mins then home to "gut" the kitchen and livingroom and wash the floors then I'll collect Mack, make dinner before Attack at 6pm. Pump is a sneaky extra today - bit of damage limitation lolll.

Off to update charts and have a nose

xx

Morning all
Firstly Ainey sorry to hear you bad news take care
What a lovely day sun is shining
Audrey glad your feeling better
Elle well done on the inch loss!
Well done on the losses Suzanne and Lorraine.
Yesterday started off badly boys( aged 12 and 10) fighting and arguing before i'd opened my eyes put me in a right mood, ended up with them being grounded and no x box (think I suffered the grounding more) then as an extra punishment we made them do the weekly Asda shop with us hey ho!!
I'm off today doing boring house work i'm afraid
Need to get some free soup on the go,
Work tomorrow
Then joining SS again on Wednesday.
I plan to do 3 classes this week starting with pump on Wed
Will catch up later
take care
Shona x

Hi Stephie, I remember those punishment days very well. I don't know who suffered more...me or my three young boys! But it's amazing how quickly they grow up and soon leave home

Hi everyone

Firstly thank you for your messages of support. Don't know when the funeral is going to be but i think it will be this week sometime...................

I have got to stop stuffing my face. I have been like this since Friday. However, i am pledging for a better day today. Went shopping today and bought myself a new jacket, scarf, bracelet and earings. Sainsburys has 25% off today........ Kids are at school, hubby is working for a little while and i am enjoying the peace and quiet. My ankle is still sore so will give it a bit more of a rest then i think i might need to go to the drs.

Glad you are feeling a bit better - Audrey

Back later

Ainey
xx

Lol Jen - a woman of few words.......

Ainey - well done on the retail therapy, better than comfort eating

Good day here, got lots done - Pump. Attack, cleaning, trip to the tip, gutted the kitchen, lunches made and clothes ironed for tomorrow -

Need to get to bed shortly, need to relax and catch up with tonights BL

Have a good Tue folks and I'll check back tomorrow xx

Hi all late on the go for me ended up with visitors for couple hours j,ve had a busy day as well Gordon and i both off so caught up with ;pts round the house and also went for 2 very long walks made us a lovely sweet n sour chicken for dinner delic mmmmm Hope everyone else ok back to work tomorrow so heading to bed Nite all xx

Fell off wagon in the early hours of Monday and raided choc machine, won't bore you with gory details suffice to say I'm back on track and am several quid worse off .

Hope you all had a good weekend, 6 nights down, one to go

Hi everyone

The funeral is on Friday and i am dreading it. My eating has been horrendous - the least thing to face me and i resort to food. Supposed to go to class on Thursday and i weighed myself this morning in the house to see what the damage was and I have gained about 4lbs. I know there will be differences between scales and it is naughty to scale hop but i have definately gained something. I am pondering about going to class or not or maybe i should just explain that i have received bad news............

My TOTM is all over the place at the moment. I have got really bad fluid retention again and it has just been 2 weeks since the last TOTM........

Well done on getting back on track Kop Queen.

Ainey
xx

Flying visit- wee 1/2 off.

Will check in later.

Laura x x x

Hi there girls,

Laura well done! not long until your bell rings

Ainey I would say go to class but tell your CM what is going on

Jen get back on here! You are missed!!

I've got man flu - not impressed. Although I am saving on lighting in the evenings as my nose is lighting the way

Still trying to pep but feeling a bit yuck so not exactly feeling like eating much anyway - exercise is rather limited right now though...

Be back later if I'm still awake

Take care xx

Hi all a wee 1lb gain i,d been so good only 1 off day and been so good with exercise and clawing back last 2 days but not to worry will take it of next week Laura well done bell is def heading your direction Ainey you have a lot on at moment thinking of you Difficult when you are not feeling well Elle you just want comfort food Will pop back later xx

Evening Troops

Laura - well done Mrs, ever closer - yay!

Ainey - I would bite the bullet and go to class, you wont wipe the slate unless you do.

Meg - a wee pound you will shake that off in no time.

Paula - get comfy on the wagon Mrs - your staying put this time....

Good day at work, nothing exciting and nothing traumatic - nice and normal, been to Toning and just made a new dinner - Creamy Italian Chicken, its was nice but nothing special

Russ is feeling a bit poorly again which is frustrating, I just so wish he could get to the bottom of it its driving him crazy

Off to update trackers and have a nose xx

Morning ladies
Well going to tesco for odds and ends then off to rejoin SS feeling a weebitty nervous don't know why, then its off to body pump, tidy round house and get tea prepared.
Elle hope your man flu gets better
Flick your doing so well read your blog very inspiring
Meg a wee pound on you'll shift that in no time
Miss B hope your other half is feeling better today
Jen come back please
catch up with you all later
Shona x

Morning all,

Not much exciting to report here! Had zumba last night, there were almost 40 people in the class! It was crazy and the instructor seemed really surprised as well. The routine was good, I was sweating by the end (a sign of a good workout) and my thighs feel a bit tight this morning! Getting my hair done after work and then I have my first Jazz class, here's hoping it's as good as zumba!

Will catch up later, have a good day everyone! xx

All quiet on the western front here. Just systematically clearing out cr@p in the kitchen preparing for the house move on the 10th of this month!

Thinking of you, Ainey. and the rest of the Musketeers

Gained 3 , prob need to go back to GP for more antibiotics too, now starting my 7 off and hope to lose this gain by next Weds

Evening Troops

Exciting day here today.................got my letter from SS inviting me to the FINAL....yay!

Its on the 3rd Oct so looking forward to that all very exciting, just cant decide if I "need" a new outfit or could wear something I have......mwah ha ha AS IF .... I'm sure Russ will be DELIGHTED to hit the shops AGAIN.....just need to sort a "monster sitter"

Russ feeling brighter today so that a good sign, fingers crossed he stays well for our long weekend off.

xxx

Hi all well what a start to the day i had slept in never woke til 08.35 always up at 06.45 no alarm went of never sleep in they were all laughing at me when got to work so day went from bad to worse as you can imagine On the eating front i was fine tho never had breakfast but just going to have cuppa and hesd to bed i,ve got the cheek to be tired but i think if you sleep in it puts you wrong Stephie well done in rejoining i can,t do it myself well done to all the girls that can Kop queen you will get that 3lb of To all the rest of you keep up the good work Be back tomorrow Nite nite xx

Evening all

Well done Jaci - what a great day for the Musketeers as I too am joining you in the final.

I am thinking I will wear one of the 4 dresses I already have rather than getting another one to sit in the wardrobe and rarely be worn.

Paula- come on lady you can do this. Keep posting away and we will help you all we can.


Lovely to see this thread busy, I love it!!!!

Right off now as I have Circuits at 7am tomorrow.

Night all x x x x

Hello ladies!

Happy to report 1lb off today

Having to change class to a monday - so I am now on a 5 day week so not expecting a loss next week.

Jaci - well done mrs for getting into the final - I reckon your gonna do it ya know!

Well done to all the other ladies for your losses, sorry - again just not having time to catch up properly, stay focused

Off to up date charts!

Evening All,

Long time no speak

Have been on and off the pep wagon but now firmly back on thanks to my sis (flick ) and my eldest

Lost 1kg this wk that's how the nurse weighs me.


Well done to our 2 musketeer finalist so proud of you both and can't wait til the final


Off to bed for me as flick is taking me to circuits @ 7 tomorro morning

night all

Flick and Miss Broxi: you are both winners because you've both been fantastic losers! The decision to lose weight, the process of losing it and the changes that one goes through are truly amazing. It's a life changing event and a process of discovery. My hats off to you both and to all the contestants.

Kop Queen: painkillers and antibiotics will slow down your metabolism. Just take it easy and once you are feeling better the weight will come off. Don't give up!!!

Keep Diet Fighting, Musketeers!

Morning musketeers

Julie ~ good to see you, have requested your friendship on f'book but you haven't replied (P Pinder)

Rosie ~ well done

Flick/MB ~ heartfelt congratulations and unbelievably I'm in Scotland for the final so will keep eyes peeled to local news.

Megs ~ good to see you

Elle ~ hope you're feeling better

Suzanne ~ thanks for the mention

Ainey ~

Everyone else hope you are well

Well done our 2 musketeers Jaci and Laura you both so deserve to be in the final
you are both so dedicated and inspire and encourage the rest of us to keep at it!

Well joined SS again the class leader Ada is fantasic I got to target at her class years ago she takes no nonsense but is lovely too.So feeling pretty positive right now long may it continue.
Going to toning class at 10 then off to friends for lunch pep friendly of course.
Dinner is all prepared and i've even managed to iron this morning
Had a mad rush around for 2 hours between 7 and 9 whilst getting kids off to school.
Well done Rosie on your 1lb off
Julie well done on your weight loss nice to see you back
Jaci glad to her Russ is feeling better
Meg I hate when I sleep in your day just dosen't feel right.
Kop Queen you will loss the 3 lbs in no time you are maybe retaining fluid.
Suzanne how are you doing do you go to class or do it on your own?
Carly how did your Jazz class go?
well off to get ready for class
will pop back soon
Shona x

Morning all,

Congratulations Jaci and Laura!

Paula don't worry about a gain, it'll be the antibiotics!

Jazz class was really good but really tough. There were a lot of body conditioning exercises done and then a dance routine. I am starting to feel it today!

Well done to all our losers!

Right better do some work! Have a good day everyone xx