Hi everyone, welcome once again to the Online Class and apologies for the delay in getting it to you, I have had some computer problems.

However, the show must go on and we have had an AMAZING week with regards to weight loss. We lost almost an incredible 4 STONES among us altogether!

susiebabs first week weight loss was a SHOCKING 8lbs . "Peeing for Britain" . (in her words!). Well done Susie. Pete who is a STAR lost 4lbs, making his weight loss since January 4 STONES altogether - Incredible! . singingmum - a wonderful 5lbs and last but by no means least - Audrey who lost a staggering 4lbs - great comeback after the previous week.

WELL DONE EVERYONE!!! .

Now, onto my wee "talk" for the day, which is on PLANNING. (Yes, I know Tracey covered this when she "filled" in for me one time before. But I think, that this is the KEY to success and we can not say it enough). Planning your meals and your shopping ahead really can make a difference to your success on your weight loss journey and can make life simpler also.
How many times have we eaten a lot of "rubbish" and food at the wrong times when we haven't thought ahead? and as a result have had bad results when we got to the scales? I think we've all been there. So, if you haven't planned your meals or shopping for the week, then come on, theres still time yet.
And I don't know if you all know this or not but SS's motto is: "Fail to Prepare or Prepare to Fail" - so very true, I think we'd all agree.
Ok, lecture over. I should just mention to you that Tracey will be "filling" in for me again next week, to give me a little break (and boy do I need it! this is the third attempt at trying to get this to you). I will be back the following week "fighting fit" and "raring to go" however.
Now, without much further ado, lets be having you...

GOOD LUCK! .

1lb off for me this week x

Hello Peeps!!

STS for me this week,no surprise there as been doing great and happy enough.

Late shift all week,so going to be another tuff week for meals,so forward planning is essential

Cant stop eating strawberries at moment,must be pregnant lol

1.5 lbs off for me this week My first loss in a month, feels good to be on the move again.

Catrina (and Tracey) thank you so much for doing this online class , I'm going to be a proper regular from now on

Mel

Hia,
After a little pause last week i'm back here with 1lb loss. Not too much, but always a loss
Have a great week all
xx

Well done Shirls! Keep it up. .

What a scream you are Pete! Still wait for the before and after photos. Come on don't be shy. x. .

Great result Mel, well done! . And no bother, me and Tracey enjoy doing the Online Class, I think it gives us both a boost, even though I do need a little break now and again. x .

Hi Ewitka,
Great to have you back with us. A pound loss thats good. A step in the right direction. Take care. x . P.S. You have a great week too.

1lb off for me this week, taking me past my first half-stone target. Onwards to the next one!

Well done everyone!

F
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Yay!

Dam i knew there was something i meant to do this weekend,will have to dig out something,not got many photos as a bit camera shy lol

hi 2.5 lbs this week for me.

sorry people, i have missed a couple of weeks, but happy to report 5lb off this week

Bad week but stayed the same. HAven't been on the plan due to recent events, but todays the day it starts again.

sts this week, totm though so not too worried........aagghhhh!!!!!

 Great result! Keep positive, you're doing so well. x 

WOW, thats fantastic Scotchmist!  .

Not to worry Niki, its a well known fact that most women don't lose anything at their totm. Heres hoping for next week though. x .

Good luck Woody. Promise to look on your profile about your recent troubles, was going to last week but forgot and I will send you a PM later on today. Take care, Catrina. x  .

Hi Pete, thats great! I think that there is a bit on the forum now where people are putting on there before and after pics, so I'll shock you with mine later on also! 

Thats terriffic Margaret! Well done, you! x  .

 WELL DONE TO EVERYONE WHO HAS POSTED THEIR RESULTS SO FAR, THE POSITIVITY IS BRILLIANT!!!                     X.  

sorry am going to break the winning streak- I've put on this week and am disappointed with myself. Just blogged about it. I lost 5lbs last week and was so happy, then this week with one thing and another, plus totm hormonal eating, I've put on 3 1/2 lbs and I'm so annoyed with myself. That was weighing in yesterday as normal before breakfast. I weighed this morning after breakfast and was 2lbs lighter than yesterday but rules are rules so it looks like I'm 3.5 lbs heavier. *****88elhw;eoithe;oih= that's in place of swear words as I'm so upset with myself. Had cake today as well without counting it so am online to stop me getting worse. Had healthy lunch and have free stuff on the go for dinner/later so hoping to repair today's cake damage before I end up on a roll. I don't feel like I fell off the wagon completely, I was very virtuous nearly every day but did the damage in the evenings. Must lose for next week.

Hey guys, joining you all this week as I always post my results in my own thread, but since catrina asked so nicely I'll join in hehe!!

Week 7 for me and happy to report -1.5lbs this week

One more pound till I reach my first stone

Hope everyone is getting on well some amazing results as always!! Xx

Its GREAT to have you join us Sue and magic result! Can't believe you've nearly lost a stone already! What an accomplishment in such a short space of time. Keep it up! x .

Ach, don't be silly singingmum. We all have bad weeks and this just happened to be yours. Come on, forget any more cake and get back onto SS again. You know you can. Put last week behind you and start again. I know you can do it. Lots of love, Catrina. x .

Hi everyone -1lb for me Woohoo takes me to 9 stone!! which was my target before my party this weekend Very happy!! Not been very well this week due to TOTM problems decided to take aqua ban did not agree with me feeling better now though. I am taking next week off due to family coming to stay with us for the party will try to make the right decisions but don't want to count this week

Thanks! Have blogged this morning so won't ramble on here. I got my days mixed up and weighed on tuesday instead of wednesday. My weight gain on my 'official' day (wednesday) was 1lb, not the 3.5lbs on tuesday. But I'm leaving it as that on my progress chart anyway as it's done now. I'm really pleased that I didn't gain as much as that, and accept the 1lb on gracefully as fully deserved. Am doing well so far and have free soup on hob, plenty salad in fridge and fingers crossed I don't succumb to wine and crisps with husband when he comes home tomorrow! Kids party on sunday, husband's birthday next friday, another kids party next saturday. willpower- I must keep some in reserve!

Well done simmyhx!! You're doing GREAT!  . Good luck with the party, hope you make the right choices. x 

Well done on only gaining a 1lb, that'll be easily lost by next week. All that "check" free soup and salads sound like a good idea. Good luck with the party and husband coming home, hope you can resist temptation, talking about food and wine that is! . All the best, hear from you next week. Love, Catrina. x

I had a STS this week but after 8lbs last week and TOTM I'm not overly worried...hopefull for a loss next week guys x

Not to worry susiebabs, you can't do brilliantly all the time eh? Take care. Love, Catrina. x  .

well i am gutted - i gained 2 last week after a weekend of fun" and today is another 2lb!!! WTF!!!!!

totm is due and even tho i feel "thinner"?? my scales tell a different story!!!

i havent been "bad" so cant draw a line under it so all i have to do as i heard someone say on australia biggest loser last season is
"suck it up sister"

good with bad!!! going to do the mysterious fit ball class they all speak about at the gym like chinese torture!!!! at lunchtime and then if i can walk spin again tomorrow

i have a big family wedding on 29th august and definately definately want a wow factor dress! xxxxxx

sorry for such a pathetic result in my first online class

but i committed to here so i have to take the good with the bad and at the moment downright ugly x

1lb on

Oh, sorry to hear this. Hope you get better results next week. Fingers crossed for you. x

Try not to get down about it. Better luck next week. x

STS this week, which I'm okay about, as the last few days have not been very "pep friendly" We have relations over from USA, so have been out for morning coffees, afternoon coffees, lunches and dinners Haven't been able to go swimming either, so will just have to hope it doesn't all turn round and "bite me on the bum" at next week's WI

Oh well Audrey, never mind. Its always harder trying to be "PEP friendly" when you've got people over and trying to entertain them with coffees and meals out. Hope all goes well for you next week. Take care. Catrina. x

sorry haven't been on computer is playing up but touch wood its ok again.
I sts this week so am pleased but not been good this week picked at all the wrong things so drawing a line under it and starting again tomorrow and its all planned and wrote down well done everyone your all doing such a good job send me some of whatever your doing ha ha keep it up

Hi Tracy, yes a STS is better than a gain isn't it? Are you looking forward to taking over the class next week? I'm sure you'll do great! I know what you mean about everyone doing well, its made me really sit up and take notice too. I'm determined to "put into practice" what I'm preaching and lose some weight this week, as haven't done that brilliantly over the last couple of weeks. Take care. x.  .

1.5 off for me this week

Yey rosie great result xx

Great result Rosie!  . A couple of pounds off for me this week, so I'm well pleased too. x

looking forward to doing the online class am all organised to pop it on before i go to work at 9 well done evryone heres to another good week

Great stuff Tracy! I'm looking forward to the break and reading your post.  .

Hi all

Im a rejoined lapsed member and just wondering if I could join your online class? I found it great last time and Im aiming to lose 7lbs to reach my old target.........cant do it on my own so thought I better rejoin before 7lb becomes a stone etc etc!

Hope this is ok

Jackie

Yeah, it would be GREAT to have you join us! I'm taking a wee break for a week and Tracy will be taking over. I know what you mean about catching the weight before it gets out of control. I've been there a few times (especially around Christmas time, when I tend to "comfort eat") and the pounds can pile on before you know it, so I try to catch it before it gets too bad.


Anyway, good luck and we'll be hearing from you soon. Take care, Catrina. x  .

 Goodnight everyone and thank you all for posting in your results, good or bad.

I think we've had a terrific week, but Tracy will tally up the weight losses tomorrow morning for us hopefully, as I'm taking a wee break.

I wish you all a good pepping week ahead and I will be back on the 28th.


Take care. Lots of love, Catrina. x  .