Monday start of another week. We will see the sun one of these days, been miserable up in Newcastle this last week. Hope the next few days are brighter, but when you all post your successes it will cheer us all up. 
Night night Pet.
Been watching Vera. 
morning jingle some of Vera was filmed at the shopping centre on the estate I lived when I was a teenager when we left the RAF, it was state of the art in the 60/70's but they are pulling it down at the moment. (dont watch Vera but old friends have mentioned it on FB)
Oh I do hope you're right about the weather glass! It's been awful down here....cold and wet and howling wind all week. Seems a bit calmer this morning, fingers crossed.
I've had a few off message moments this week....3 packets of Refreshers anyone? What's all that about? 
Plus, the bad weather has stopped me getting out for a walk each day. So I was quite relieved to weigh myself this morning and find that I've stayed the same.
Only 4 weeks to my holiday, so I'm going to try really hard to lose a few more pounds before I go.
(I've got Vera saved to watch tonight Jingle)
Good luck everyone!
Sorry to hear about your knee Sew. 
I've lost 1 lb this week, and am near to a stone lost since Christmas. Last year, I lost a stone but it took me all year, so that's some improvement. I keep checking my wardrobe to see what else fits me - there a lovely slim pencil skirt that I only wore twice, and if I can get in that soon, there's lots of tops that will match and complement it. A few more walks with the dog would help, so bring on the fine weather so we can wander round for a good hour instead of dashing in and out to avoid the rain
I'm still losing every week, but had lunch out yesterday in a very nice hotel, so today the scales are saying I've only lost 1lb. Lunch was to celebrate youngest (widowed) daughter's engagement and meet her (delightful) future in-laws. Off to Edinburgh for a couple of days now with the Wonderful Man and determined to ensure that I don't put on a single ounce whilst I'm away - daughter's wedding will be in the summer and I want to drop another dress size for it.
First time I've watched it Notso. DH has always liked it but I don't often listen to him. Got some catching up to do now. (Good )
One pound off for me! I know I've got a strange way of recording my weight-loss, but I would've given up a long time ago if I hadn't done it this way. I get on the scales first thing each morning, and only record it in my wee book if I've lost. If I gain, I don't mark it down. It's all in the mind, but I know I would have lost heart if I weighed myself once a week and I'd found myself to have gained a bit. Joining glass's Diet thread has really helped because it means I can happily say if I've lost - if I haven't, I consider myself to have 'stayed the same' (and report myself!)
Hi all - just joining this thread. Trying to lose a few kgs. for the wedding in 4 weeks time. A bit of a push and I should be able to trim down. Hope I can be as successful as some of you! Big walk this morning but came back ravenous - black coffee and a banana will keep me going for a bit, I hope. I know I've got to get some kind of plan going............
sew its difficult when your knee is restricting you getting out and about but try to resist the chocolate [GRIN], as you say the more you put on the extra strain it is on your knee, I know its hard try to keep busy, find a good book that will divert your attention.
notso 4 weeks we have to get out there and shake those last few pounds off before your holidays, you can do it
Well done when another 1lb. Nice to find the items hidden in the back of our wardrobes that now fit.
grannya congratulations to DD, you have done well to loose after celebrating. Enjoy your few days with WM see you when you get back, oh shopping for wedding clothes how lovely. 
Well done grace keep at it
green whatever works for you, only change it if its broken
butter you will get some off for the wedding, your first week you will probably have a greater loss as you loose the extra fluid we carry around, but over 4 weeks if you are careful you could loose at least half a stone. Let me know if you need a hand with anything.
alison it is best to take it off gently as the slower it comes off the better it is for you and then you are more able to keep it off. Your first week you will always loose more, then the recommended loss per week is 1 - 1 1/2lb per week. Some of us on here do Slimming World, Weight Watchers or just stick to their own method of calorie counting. This link may be able to help with the calories in different food, but there are numerous sites which offer a similar service. good luck
www.freedieting.com/tools/calories_in_food.htm
Right folks, stand back sba is back on the warpath of weight! 
I am delighted to say that all the blood tests show nothing sinister except that the thyroid one was a bit 'iffy' and has to be repeated in 3 months. GP can't understand why I am so exhausted except possible 'seasonal depression'!!! I just have to be aware that the episodes may be starting up again but not let them run my life.
I am going on holiday at the end of May so we are hoping that a break plus (hopefully!!!) fine weather will buck me up. He suggested I go back to the gym/swim but only do half of my usual programme, so I went today. All went ok - tired now but that's to be expected. Will go again Thursday and see what happens! The Race for Life is just over two weeks away so I need to increase my stamina if I can! 
My Sunday weigh-in throughout all these weeks of being a bit 'under par' and decreased activity has fluctuated only by ounces between 165 and 165.6lbs - weird really as with the forced sitting around you would think weight would have crept on?
Hopefully gradually getting back into the gym/swim will start to show progress on the weight-loss road?
Good luck to all fellow losers - sew I feel so sorry for you as it's horrible when you are in pain and you don't see progress. Hang on in there - we are all here to support you 
Fantastic news sba but take your time getting back into the flow of things
Thank you AlisonMA and Annobel for your advice. I am fortunate in having a good GP so I will bear what you have both said in mind and definitely keep on at him if things don't improve after my holiday.
Although I am about a stone over my 'ideal' weight (why I use this thread every week!) I am not overly concerned yet - and I stress 'Yet'
I know AlisonMA is new to GN so you are probably not aware of my medical history of vasovagel (not sure of spelling) episodes - basically for some unknown reason my BP will suddenly drop to the floor and I follow it if I don't react immediately. I had two episodes in one afternoon in early March and it seems I haven't completely recovered from that day. Normally for the first 24hrs I am exhausted, the next couple of days just a bit below par, but after that back to normal.
This was the first time I had ever had two episodes in the same day and my GP seems to feel that it is probably a combination of two in one day, possibly more severe than previous episodes, plus being a bit run down anyway. Hopefully my holiday and a bit of sunshine will be all that is needed!
Thank you both - I am really grateful for your suggestions
Does anyone have any other suggestions of a preferably drug/chemical free tonic that gives your energy a boost?
Sorry, sorry, sorry glass we have deviated big time from the weigh-in thread 
sba its all relevant to your weight loss and as I have said before it for everyone to post anything they need just need to get you sorted.
Thanks glass - on a lighter note I received this important information today - it could be the reason why some of us simply cannot lose weight???
Shampoo Warning : I don't know WHY I didn't figure this out sooner!
I use shampoo in the shower.
When I wash my hair, the shampoo runs down my whole body, and printed
very clearly on the shampoo label is this warning :
"FOR EXTRA VOLUME AND BODY."
No wonder I have been gaining weight!
Well! I have got rid of that shampoo and I am going to start showering
with Dawn dishwashing soap instead as its label reads :
"DISSOLVES FAT THAT IS OTHERWISE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE."
Everyone down the shops in the morning
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