Monday 19th weigh in.

Morning glass! Morning everyone!
I am delighted to say that 12st 6lbs went down to 12st 3lbs 6oz yesterday morning so I am thrilled with my start. I have been sensible with my eating, been going to bed with Paul McKenna (DH doesn't mind!) and have been walking to work. I think the diluted lemon juice is helping as it has definitely taken away the urge for sweet things. Here's hoping that the next few weeks will remove more!
Good luck EVERYONE! We're all in this together !

Forgot to add would you all PLEASE visit the link below and add your signature to an e-petition to save coastguard stations around the UK coastline! There is a real threat to a vital emergency service which could affect any of us. See URGENT message in the Health Forum. Thanks!
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/4403

Well done Sba great result, having a new sleeping partner has certainly paid off for you

I've lost another 2lbs this week, so slowly but surely getting there. Well done with your really good start Sba! Similar to your diluted lemon juice, a few weeks ago I 'discovered' sugar-free tonic water with a twist of lemon. Only 16 calories in a whole litre bottle, all the supermarkets sell it for about 40p. It's ideal for that time after dinner when you feel the need of a wine glass in your hand!

Morning all starting at slimming world tonight so had a food fest yesterday and feelling very uncomfortable. My weigh in will be Monday evenings or poss Tuesday morning if I dont go on line when I come in. dreading the weigh in tonight but it must be done! Good luck to all - are you all doing different diets. My friend has just lost 1stone on Dukan but it sounds horrible to me a disguided Atkins?

I'm just following my own way of 'doing' and eating more fruit and veg than biscuits and cakes (which are always my downfall, so I don't know why I do it!). Not much difference on the scales as yet, but expect this to change a bit over the next few days. Doing exercise to loosen hip and help knee, so hopefully will get rambling about more soon and the weight will come off quicker!
Well done Sba and Nsg!

I lost a dress size recently after a dose of ?enteritis in July (following a meal out in France!). Not a good way to lose weight but it certainly made me want to continue as fitting into clothes comfortably was wonderful. Off for an endoscopy (eeeek) tomorrow so no eating for 24 hours which will be hard for me but may help the cause. Trouble is I do like eating.

Good luck with your little 'procedure' tomorrow Gally. It'll be over before you know it.

Endoscopy, not fun, but as gmg says, it doesn't take long. I opted to do without the sedative as I don't like feeling woozy and had things I wanted to do later in the day. Found it very easy - had a really nice doctor officiating.

This is a thread I have been avoiding for the last few months. When the idea was originally mentioned I put my name down with enthusiasm but have done nothing about it since.

I was on holiday last week where there was a super mirror in my bedroom. I looked about 2 sizes smaller. I loved the mirror but oh would not unscrew it from the wall for me to take home. However I took a photograph of myself and have put it on the front of the fridge to remind myself what 2 sizes less will look like.

Welll done to everyone who has lost weight there are some impressive losses.

May I join you?

elderflower1, lovely to have you join in!
This is a really good place to be if you woud like to lose weight. Lots of support, encouragement and helpful tips.

Yippee! I'm really chuffed! Down to 10st 4lbs which is the weight I wanted to achieve My solution this week is all down to our new rescue dog, a very active 18 month (estimated age) who loves lots of walks and keeps me out of the kitchen in the evenings! I've also learnt this week to say "no thank you" to second helpings and cakes. Sbagran last week suggested that you imagine that the food is covered with something really disgusting and this really seems to work with me. Long may it continue.

Think I'll set myself a new target of just under 10st, wish me luck in continuing my success!

Really really really well done yoga - I am so jealous as you are where I want to be and good luck with your new target!
Well done everyone and welcome to elderflower1! Keep going girls! (Oops and boys if there are any with us on this thread!)

Everyone has done so well this week....but I've put on another 1lb! My own fault as I've been eating comfort food all week - had a cold and needed food. Lettuce just doesn't appeal when you're feeling rotten. Anyway, it's a new week......

You're not the only one lucid and I'm off to a conference tomorrow where they'll be even more nice food but I can't possibly be rude and refuse can I now?

The good news is that DH said I look as though I've lost weight, so who am I to argue? If the dress fits........

Notso congratulations another 2lb, you must be feeling so good! You are an inspiration to us all.
susie no hurray in posting we will all be here, I dont get weighed until Wednesday evening, I attend a SW class, you will have a great result next week.
green you will soon see a difference.
annobel how are you doing?
gally good luck for tomorrow, it will be over before you know it.
elder welcome aboard, we are all here for the same reason and give each other any support needed.
yoga its a good feeling when we can see it coming off.
lucid it is difficult when the seasons change and all you want is comfort food, I have a few comfort food recipes I will post over the next couple of days, dont worry you will be fine, we will sort it out together.
golden enjoy your conference, if you cant be good be careful.

glassortwo - you're a wee star, so you are! You're a proper cheerleader!

green, that's a lovely comment about glass! And so true!

Maybe we should ask tech for a pom-pom smiley!

green always fancied a try as a cheerleader

My weight is dropping slowly, it must be this thread that is keeping me on track. You are a great cheerleader glass!

Slimming world class was good and the weigh in not so terrifying so here I go. had my grilled bacon and eggs for brekkie and its a little black dress for me from L K Bennett for Xmas Hope you day goes well

Thanks for the welcome. Weighed in, diet sorted will log in on Monday with hopefully a weight loss.

Beef in mushroom sauce

Serves4

Ready in approx 30 mins

Fry light

1lb/454g beef steaks, all visible fat removed, cut into thin strips (you could also use the packs of stir fry steak from the supermarket)

1 leek, halved lengthwise and cut into strips

1 carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks

1 courgette, cut into matchsticks

4 open cap mushrooms,sliced

2 level tsp french mustard

1/4pt/142ml beef stock

6 tbsp fat free natural yoghurt

A handful of fresh parsley, chopped to garnish

Place frying pan sprayed with fry light over high heat and stir fry the beef for 3 - 4 mins until seared. Add the veg to pan and stir fry for further 5 - 7 min.

Add the french mustard and stock. Turn the heat down to low cover and simmer for 20 mins until the beef is cooked through.

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the yoghurt, garnish with parsley and serve.

Free on extra easy (for anyone following SW)

OK.ever so slightly uneasy Have stayed the same weight this week , which is fine, but am heading for Edinburgh with friends on Saturday for two days and then staying by myself up there till Wednesday sight seeing . I forsee lots of little coffee shops and slices of cake ..... (AND lots of walking though too on a positive note .) Wil try to be really really careful ...hmmmmmmmmmm !