Also, Claire you can easily pop back here as well as your other challenge!!? xx

Jeezo Marion, thank god he's ok x

Marion what a worry for you, take care.

Skippy hope you are feeling better today

Carly well done on resisting clothes shopping

Claire dont desert us

Feeling sorry for myself got a really sore leg not sure fits up with it, pain like toothacghe in knee with shooting pains going up to my groin, rubbing in deep freeze and taking soluable asprins so lets hope it helps nae in a good mood should take it out on all my late payers

Have a good afternoon one and all, dont work to hard

Onaxx

Afternoon Ladies

January is a bleugh month, thank goodness it's nearly over

for everyone

Still not feeling "sociable" and there have been a couple of wobbles off the PEP wagon which haven't helped

I want normal service to resume ASAP

Audrey - x

I really hate the month of January!!

Work is hideous, i really, really can't go into details, but lets say i am desperately seeking a new job!!

I used 6 of my checks earlier on a mint aero, very very tasty and hit the spot, i will have a good day!!

hugs all round for everyone

Ona - i hope the ache goes away soon, this time last week i was really struggling to walk after training, this week is much better, sometimes cold on a sore muscle helps too, helped me out better than heat last week!

Normal service, Audrey, would be very very nice.

Carly - i know the feeling, i feel completely unmotivated just now, its the month!!

Skippy, hows it going with the boss?

I've had a very long day so far, theres nae much happening at all at the moment!!

claire xx

mint areo!

as long as you enjoyed that is the main thing!!!

well claire jan is almost finished and we can all start Feb looking forward!!!

remember you had the meetings before xmas, box things away in your head!!! we cant change whats done i done or wish for anything with red ruby slippers ( ok i love wizard of oz )

but focus only on the positives and let the negatives go xxxxxx

eaiser said than done i know but its like pep - baby steps and 1 day at a time!!!!

that way our emotional cant dictate our eating patterns!!

geez move over oprah!!!! xxxxxxxxxx

Ah, thank you Skippy, i was just struggling to get stuff back into the boxes, you are right about emotional eating, one step at a time.

Feeling slightly more with it, we'll see what the day brings and i'm finished at 2.30 today, its all looking good.

Hope everyone else is fine and dandy today?

claire xx

Morning all,

Gah! Only half a pound off today. Feel a bit annoyed about that but my stomach is really swollen so I'm hoping that's the cause. Have been to the gym again this morning though, feel back in my routine.

Claire just take it a day at a time and as Skippy says everyone - it's almost February and things will be much better!

Ona is your leg ok today?

Audrey how are you feeling today?

Skippy are you still ready to kill everyone!?

Cxx

Hi everyone. Last day at work today - off to Egypt in the morning for a week. I will have to get back into this when I come back: don't know why I can't get the motivation going at all at the moment.

Hope your leg is feeling better Ona - sounds painful.

Hope those of us who are struggling will get going in February - brighter nights will be coming soon, maybe that will cheer us all up.

xx

big hugs for ona's leg!

Carly well done 1/2lb off is better than on and they all add up

Claire you will be finished work by now lucky you, and good luck for fresh start tomorrow

Skippy hope totm all gone now

MB enjoy hols

Hi to abody else missing in action come back soon

Leg still sore got in a heated beanie teddy to put on it so getting strange looks when walking to a from kitchen to use microwave Cant believe more snow forecast from Thurs onwards but then at least Skippy can wear her new uggs

Have a good afternoon one and all - lets hope it passes quickly

Onaxx

Afternoon Ladies

You got me smiling Skippy, thank you

for Ona's leg

for you too Claire, I have an idea of what you are going through with work, really hope you get a new job soon, fingers crossed

I don't need to say it, but enjoy your hols MB

Well done on the half off Carly, it's still a wee bit less of you

Boys and their cars eh? Marion for you too

all our other Ladies

im glad auds i have done something good for someone as i had been cruella de ville for about a week now i am oprah! xxxx

totm cloud gone, managed a gym session getting de fuzzed on sat and out with gal pals on sat night!!!!!

something to look forward to xxxx

morning all!!!!

going to go to the "mad" bra woman tomorrow to get measured and buy a couple of new bras!!!

she is a craaazy woman but gets it soooo right" xxx

cmon peeps dont be strangers!!!

Morning all,

Not the best sleep last night, o/h worked until 1 in the morning so was woken up with him and then again when he got up at 6.45!

Got 2 peoples work to do for a month - going to be busy! xx

Sorry for not posting ladies-was too tired even for facebook yesterday!
Looks like there have been some emotional ups and downs on here over last few days so I think a big group hug is needed. Its been a bad start to the year for me but January is almost over and then its only another couple of months until spring ,so lets all try our damdest to be a few pounds lighter by then.

Days off today and tomorrow,so planning on just chilling out at home as really need to recharge my batteries as am running out of steam.
Pep head not really back on but getting a bit better.Have lost a couple of pounds last couple of weeks,having stepped on scales this morning for first time since Evelyn passed away but probably due to stress.
Take care
Di

hope thats enough hugs to go round everyone

I've had a busy week both at work and socialy so far, one of my workmates went to Australia last year for a year and is home for a visit ( going back next week she loves it and has met a man ) so 20 of us went out for a bar supper with her on Tuesday night and last night my boss had us all round to hers for a body shop party

Had a disaster on Monday night laptop crashed and wouldn't come back on so Kenny phoned Dell for me on Tuesday late afternoon and only one thing to try aparently which was restoring it to factory settings anyway its back working so thats good albeit having lost loads of stuff

hope everyone is looking forward to the weekend

dawn - that sounds like a new holiday destination for you and kenny = maybe with a posh hat!!!!

di you need time to destress so dont worry about doing wee jobbies that can wait - your under orders from auntie skip to relax!!!!!!!!

you too marion your son must be using up all your strength!!!!!!!!

ona how is the leggy?

auds and claire not long till jan goes and a fresh month for all!!!!!!!!

pat you wil come back a la tanned!!

carly - good luck with the double jobbing!!! any news on the house?

nicky you wee angel card shuffler where are you!!!


and note me YAYAYAYYAY you can wear your new outdoor uggs yayayayayayayayyayayayayaay

Morning ladies
Canna believe all this snow again!!!Been a wee prang at end of our road-3 cars slid into each other.
Have a good day and Skippy wear those Uggs with pride.
Di

Afternoon Ladies

"Normal Service" has been resumed Had a nice chat with lady doc yesterday, and have a better idea of what is/has been causing my "blues"

Bet you're glad the "white stuff" has come back, so you can wear your Uggs Skippy I haven't been back to the shop to price the black leather ones

It was freezing at 7am when I did the weekly shop was that early 'cause arranged to meet OH when he finished night shift, so shopping was all done and put away by 9am, brilliant

Not a lot planned for the weekend, just the usual, washing and tidying up

Have a good rest of Friday

Morning all!

Thank goodness it's Friday, I might be drowning in a sea of paper right now!

We went to a pub quiz last night. We came 6th out of 23 teams which was pretty good but I want a top 5 finish next week!

We didn't get the flat, I forgot to say! She wanted a ridiculous amount for it (my professional head told me that when it was time for us to sell it on we might not get our money back) so we essentially put in a token offer and I wasn't upset to hear we came last at the closing! So we're still looking and if anyone has a 2 bedroom, close to the centre of town, dining kitchen, fireplace, bay window, en suite shower, dedicated parking space or plenty of safe on street parking flat then give me a call! (There's nothing like a wish list is there!? I'll be searching until next Christmas with that list!!)

Anyways, hope everyone is keeping safe in the snow. I'm away to try and not get a paper cut with all this work! x

Afternoon Ladies

Are you all snowed in again

I was snow clearing this morning I really enjoy doing it it was such a lovely sunny morning, nice to get the cobwebs blown away, and a wee bit of exercise too

Have a good rest of Saturday everyone

into work, went to get waxed and back to work grrrrr

over to mum in laws with some odds and sods as the snow means she cant get out

1/2 walk round park and home!!!

going out tonight and have full outfit but unsure about footwear i am sure the town pavements will be ok, so might go for fashion rather than sense!!!????

Uggs ARE fashionable, aren't they

well audrey yes they are!!!!!!!!!

i normally wear heels when i go out to try and lengthen the leg!!!!

but i would be conscious of tripping over on a bit of slush!!!!!

and as they are all the way from australia and i bought the ones for outdoor walking and adverse weather = the length of union street without a tumble ( well not slush related xxx)

so uggs it is xxxxx

i cant post on main forum ( mizmatch poop) can you post my reply for me!!

your request is granted Skippy hope you have/had a great night

Skippy hope you have a fab night out, good decision to wear uggs as pavements not good when I was in shopping today
Unlike you I got no bargains today tried on heaps jackets but nothing jumped out and said buy me, came home with a Boots shapers meal deal for £2.99 lolxx

Audrey yes more snow for us as well - the joys of winter Hope you have had a good day

Hi to abody else missing in action - hurry back you are all missed

Was looking for new dress jacket today been invited to a golden wedding and engagement got stuff to wear but just fancied a new jacket not sure what I really fancy tried on a few short style raincoat ones with a belt but wasnt sure also hummed and heyed about a cerise pink winter jacket in John Lewis but thought maybe bit bright

Have a good Sunday one and all

Ona xx

afternoon all!

the amount of poor young quines huge heels bare legs and short skirts!!!

ahhhh and saw a few trip over as well!!!

one i had to pick up as she couldnt stand she fell on her bum 3 times!!!!! i told the equally drunk boy she was is to hold her upright! grrrrrrr

feeling rough and off to order chinese!!

Hope everyone has had a good weekend and Skippy hope you are enjoying your chinese

My weekend started well out for coffee wth my two x workmates I meet most Saturdays then lunch with five pals, we used to meet once a month then it tailed off a bit then it was non existant so we are going to make a big effort to see each other more at least every other month

Came home from lunch and not long in got a phone call from one of the girls i'd had coffee with in morning one of my other ex workmates husband had died cant believe it we'd actually seen this girl in her car as we were walking along to coffee and she was waving and smiling so her husband was obviously ok then and heres six hours later being told he'd died

couldn't sleep last night kept waking up thinking about her

PEP has been non existant but I am getting back to it starting tomorrow morning 1st Feb seems like a good starting point again!!

Hope you and all of yours are well

Dawn thats awful news about your poor friend

Skippy glad you were around to help the young lass, Im bet you are glad you wore your uggs

Cant believe thats the weekend over again and that the snow is back nae doubt be nightmare journey to works - the joys.

Hope all out missing champagners return soon Need a celebration to look forward too

Lets make FEBRUARY a good one

Ona xx

How sad Dawn.
Ona I'm with you and Dawn February is a great month,lets make it count.
Di

dawn - big hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

and ladies one month down and i am 6lb lighter than the start of the year = only 7 1/2 altogether

but 2.5lb to double figures!!!! if i lose 6.5 in feb = my first stone

so i am breaking down into manageable chunks!!

anyone else want to set themselves a week challenge!!

i am only going to try and lost 1lb this week as i was out sat / ate for scotland ( hangover ) and am out again friday so if i get 1lb off i will be delighted xxx

Afternoon all,

Not really been around much, don't know what I've been doing either!!

Skippy well done you, you're almost in double figures that's fab.

Can't believe it's February already. How crazy.

Did an hour at the gym on Saturday and then went to my first body combat class since November on Sunday. The programme has changed and my stomach and back muscles are aching today. No pain no gain but still!

Anyways, best get on, don't seem to know what's going on today to be honest! xx

Also my challenge for this week is a pound off. Then next week a pound and a half. Will look at it again then...

Well my total for January three pounds off not that great but still off

February will be better hopefully decided today to aim for 10.7 which will be a total loss of ten pounds

C'mon we can do it cant we???

well that is both dawn and i committed an amount to lose in feb!!!

Good luck with all your pledges ladies, I have every faith in each of you

Was off work today as was up most night with a tummy bug Heard on news that today is No 1 for folk skiving esp if weather is bad typical the day Im not well. Had tea and toast for lunch and tea so feel better now.

Lets hope thats the snowing moving on

Have a good Tuesday one and all

Ona xx

hi ladies
I am going to aim for a pound off this week too,though today hasn't gone so well pep wise -I love bread with my cream of tomato soup. I have lost 3lbs so far too.Won't commit to any poundage for the month just yet,will see how this week goes first.
Any how great to see everyone so positive.
Ona hope you feel better soon.
Take care all
Di

just realised if i lost three pounds every month I'd be under target by Christmas

Sorry to hear youv'e been poorly Ona and good to hear you are feeling better

Hello Ladies

I've been feeling a bit "sorry" for myself again, eating and lurking that was until this morning

It's my usual trip into town on a Tuesday, Mum's pension day, and I was all determined to continue on my downward spiral of eating by going into McDonald's for breakfast got up to the counter and what did I order? Oatso Simple and a white coffee the assistant asked if I wanted sugar, syrup or jam with my porridge and I said "nothing thanks" how good was I

Then, as I was walking back to the car, I nipped into Evans, not looking for anything in particular, but ended up buying 2 pairs of black trousers, they were 2 pairs for £25, which was a good deal I thought, but the best bit is....... they are size 24 what a boost, and not only that, they are the short length, now, that might mean I am getting shorter, but to me, it means that the tops of my legs are getting thinner, I had to buy standard length before, as my thighs made my trousers "ride up"

So, instead of getting back further into the doldrums, I am on

I haven't set any "target" as such for February, just want to continue losing and NOT gaining

Hope you are feeling a bitty better now Ona

Have a good evening, and here's to a brilliant Wednesday

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Audrey well done on opting for oat so simple Im impressed also good news on the trouser front and also a just for you

Skippy how did handbag fund go this week?

Di maybe not quite the same but could you not have WW tomato soup and a slice of their thick loaf and that would be just 5 checks, well done on trying to PEP your best anyway

Feeling almost normal now just watching what I eat, went back to work as busy with it being start month

Almost didnt answer phone tonight to a withheld number but thought what the heck. just as well I did it was the maxifacial dept at ARI saying they were doing a clinic this weekend could I go on Sunday to see about my foosty tongue Receptionist must be working late as this was after 7. Hopefully I will find it ok one good thing should get parked on a Sunday

Have a good Wednesday one and all

Ona xx

ps see its snowing again

Morning Ladies

Early one for us, 5am OH day shift, been out and cleared the snow once again, must be mad, but really enjoy doing it used the brush to try and keep quiet, OMG my arms are killing me, I must be getting soft using the snow shovel

Going into Elgin again today, meeting my friend before she goes to work, then planning on going to the flix to see "It's Complicated" join all the other "saddos" going on their own at 1pm It was in my mind to "binge" on cinema food, but that has all changed (thank goodness) got the popcorn maker out last night, and made a batch to take with me, go me yet again also have the ingredients defrosting for my lunch, taking that with me too

Long may this determination and planning continue

Have a good Wednesday

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Wow Audrey you are on a roll with this planing and organising never thought of taking my own popcorn to pictures what a good idea hope you enjoy the film i thought it was very funny

Morning and have a great Wednesday everyone else

I'm supposed to be catching up with cleaning this morning

My poor rabbit Tango has just been collected by the mobile vet he's off his food and has a wobbly tooth so away to have it taken out just hope he survives bunnies and anesthetic dont go very well

so altogether now send positive vibes over to Ellon Vets for my boy

Morning all,

Sort of been lurking, not had much to say really! Anyways STS for me, I'm not entirely happy about that as I've done much more exercise this last week as I had been.

Dawn - hugs for Tango. Does he have floppy ears? (I'm a sucker for a bunny with floppy ears) Also what colour is he?

Back on the flat hunt again.

Well done Audrey!

Better get back to work, will try and pop back later! xx

Audrey you will enjoy it's complicated

Update on Tango

he had his operation one side of his mouth was perfect and on the other side his teeth were very overgrown, vet thought he'd possibly been eating on one side of his mouth his whole life anyway he came through the operation but didn't wake up after the anesthetic

not a happy girl tonight

Carly he didn't have floppy ears he had sticky up ears and he was white with a gingery stripe down his back and spots on both sides he was a handsome lad

Dawn - xxxxx

Dawnxx

Carly a STS is better than a gain

Skippy hope you less stressed about your presentation Im sure you will sail through it

Audrey well done on another positive day Hope you enjoyed the film

WHERE IS EVERYONE ELSE, come back out of hiding you are all missed

Nowt much to report today.

Have a good Thursday one and all

Ona xx