I’m a pear !

Where did you stay, do you recommend it. The food was obviously good ?

GrannyIris it was just a short break coach trip!
My normal breakfast (small bowl of meusli) was replaced by grapefruit and prunes, followed by cooked breakfast! Available every morning was - grilled bacon, sausages, fried egg, boiled eggs, scrambled eggs, tomatoes, baked beans, fried bread and toast! Obviously you wouldn't have everything but temptation is hard to resist! I did stick to bacon, scrambled eggs and either tomatoes or beans and no fried bread or toast, but it was still far more than I would ever cook at home!
The same with dinner in the evening - starter, main course, sweet and tea/coffee.
What's a girl supposed to do!
We didn't have much in the day though honestly! We also walked a fair bit on the various excursions but sat on the coach for an hour or more to get to and from the various places we visited.
I knew I wouldn't get away with it but am happy it wasn't worse!
GrannyIris if you want to know the company etc. I will PM you - just let me know

You will soon knock offs those 3lbs fourormore....was lovely to have a short break away...like you say, life's too short and alongs one gets back on track straight after the small damage will soon go...

I agree Shirley it’s all about having a fun blow out, but immediately getting back on the wagon.

It sounds as if you had a great time Fourormore. I had a piece of Christmas cake today out of the freezer, it was yummy. Taking things carefully now.

Onward and downward dear losers. ?

If we’re confessing I had a Magnum after lunch. Fancied another but decided on a Twinings licorice tea instead.

Well done GI. I find if I can hold off for about 15 minutes when having a craving it usually passes.

NanKate good idea about the fizzy drink to stave off hunger, I hadn't considered that. Will get some when I go shopping, thank you.
Just wanted to share as no-one at home seems to notice and it p's me off as its plain to see I've lost inches ………… I had a shirt that had got so tight I said I'd shrunk it in the tumble, although in reality I knew it was just because I'd erm, outgrown it . Couldn't even get the bottom 2 buttons done up . Today I tried it on. Its actually baggy!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm soooo pleased, not because I even like the shirt but because I have gone down a size or even two
I'm well chuffed !
All the best to everyone

And so you should be Dontask. What a great way to start the week.

If you get yourself some calorie free drink try mixing it half and half with water. It is still sweet and half the calories. I water down all my drinks, even a glass of wine. It fools me into thinking I have had a large glass ?

Off to play ukulele tonight. Mineral water and a slice of lemon/lime. At least Mr Plod can get me for drink driving. I’ll tell peeps it’s got a gin in it.

I’m a wally - half of no calories is no calories.

Enjoy your ukulele session.

I meant to say GI a piece of mint is lovely in Mineral or any water, but maybe you have discovered it for yourself.

Lost one and half pounds this week, well pleased with that.

Ended up with sparkling mineral water and no ‘fruit’ in it. Well done Shirleyw, I need to buy smaller Sloggi’s getting VPL above my trouser waist lol. Pick food wisely ladies and if you want a biscuit don’t eat the whole packet.
I’m told via another group that the Save Money Lose Weight that was on ITV last night is worth a look. Shall download it to watch when DH has F1 or the footie on. Onwards and downwards xx

Well done Shirley and Granny it’s such a good feeling when our clothes begin to feel loose or we have to buy a size smaller.

I still stand in front of the mirror and can’t believe I am no longer fat.

If only NanKate, this excess has been around for a long time, it's not going to vanish overnight. DH has told the children (ha - adults) not to buy me alcohol for Mothering Sunday, let's hope they don't substitute chocolate instead. Going to Costco and I won't have time for lunch, I hope my DIL can keep me away from the trays of danish pastries.
Happy Thursday everyone.

I managed to not put on any weight while on holiday - Costa Rica is very healthy! - but DH has been ill the last few days and not felt like eating. So soups for lunch (homemade veggie and tomato) and something on toast for dinner. I thought I’d maybe loose a little. But no. I’ve put on a pound!

Water weight from all that soup

Lol grannyiris
Thanks girls....yes, nice to go down a size and then to eventually feel them getting lose too

Oops - we went out for lunch and I was good - salad. But guess what I just had for tea - tomato soup! Only one more portion left, but after eating a proper lunch for the first time in days DH has said it’s mine!

GrannyIris I remember the days when I was 3 stone heavier. I saw a photo of myself and didn’t recognise that fat git was me ?.

It takes time, disappointment and then getting back on the wagon. Sorry if I sound self satisfied, I’m surprised more than anything.

NanKate you’ve worked hard to lose 3 stone, so you can feel as self satisfied or a smug as you like, it is deserved, and hopefully it’ll be a kick up the a... for the rest of us. If I could lose 3 stone in total I’d be shouting from the rooftop. ?

To be honest GI I lost the 3 stone 12 years ago and I kept if off for a number of years but them slowly and surely I started going upwards again by one and a half stone.

Last year I had a terrible time when my son had a mental breakdown and during that time through the stress of it all I couldn’t eat and felt nauseous most of the time and the weight started coming off. I decided that the only positive I could take from the whole sorry situation was to start a healthy eating plan to keep the weight coming off and it worked.

I am happy to say my DS is so much better now and for me the challenge is to keep the weight off.

Just wanted to be honest about the whole situation.

Oh bless you x

Well after last week's standstill, I have moved downwards by 2lb - and if I can keep doing that I would be extremely happy! When I went shopping at Sainsbury's today I got handed several vouchers, one of which was to do with their pecan and toffee roulade - which I am now fantasizing about. Why is it that naughty things taste so nice!!

Give the roulade a miss BK so you can continue onward and downward. 2lbs is definitely worth having. ?