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8/20/12 7:53 A

Hiya,
Is there anyone in or around oxford???
I'm in the UK at the moment and am having trouble to find the right foods and my blood glucose is getting too high out of control...
I would love a little help.. will be in UK another 10 days then go back to holland...
so if anyone can help or give advice thanks
Tisha

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8/19/12 8:57 A

Hello Melody, Ree and anyone else who reads this forum thread!

I live in Kendal, Cumbria, on the edge of the Lake District - a beautiful place to be but often cool and wet. Today the news headlines are about scorching temperatures and heatwaves but it's a maximum of 19C and raining here. Not that I mind really - I'd prefer sunshine but not if it came with 32C temperatures! At least I can still run and go for walks in the rain.

Thanks for the hint about looking at the Slimming World forum, Ree. I'm not a member but would be glad of recipe / meal advice that uses ingredients more readily available in the UK.

Slimleaf

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8/19/12 3:14 A

Hi Melody I too am on several mainly US teams they are all very supportive, I felt I neded a uk tem too, the sp recipes for instance have recipes containing unknown to us ingredients. Does anyone go to Slimming World? There's a team for those members, I do not go to their meetings but try to follow their eating plan which is excellent, worth looking at or join the team. Ree

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8/18/12 11:02 A

hi everybody
i have been on the us sparks people not knowing about the uk one .
they gave me great support even with the miles between us , im
hoping to make new friends on here .
I live in Cornwall and am 45 and type 2 diabetic and am about 2 - 3 stone over weight
look forward to hearing from you
melody xx

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6/17/12 8:04 A

Its still pretty windy here, but has thankfully stopped raining. Now hoping the ground will dry out enough so I can go out for walks in the morning again!

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6/16/12 2:21 P

June is often a crappy month weather wise, hopefully it will get better especially for those poor people that have been flooded.

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6/16/12 1:19 P

All this rain and wind has officially made me very sad!

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6/12/12 2:01 A

woke up to rain again but determined to ignore it youtu.be/rmCpOKtN8ME

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6/10/12 3:09 A

the sun has come out, halleluya! Off for a walk

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6/8/12 9:03 A

Exercised in the rain....again!!!! UGH! Silver lining: it wasn't too windy!!

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6/8/12 8:08 A

sick of this rain i bet wen kids go bak 2 school the sun will come out again it always does

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6/7/12 6:46 A

Rain Rain go away,,,, I still enjoyed the Diamond jubilee weekend even if it poured. Cos i saw it on iplayer in my warm house. Poor Prince Philip, really to stand there and get soaked, hope he gets better soon cos the Queen looked so lost without him at the Jubilee Concert.
Want to go for a walk today but its raining,,,hate this weather want the sun back now!!!!

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5/29/12 9:49 P

Hi guys, I'm new here, and I'm loving the weather although I've burnt today

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5/29/12 6:19 P

loving this weather, helps keep me motivated

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5/28/12 8:44 A

with bean recipes you can usually use any sort of the same type bean but don't forget the soaking period, they all taste slightly differnt so experiment till you find the ones you like the best

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5/25/12 4:50 A

FINALLY...........a beach weekend!!!! so excited!

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5/23/12 5:48 A

yes we get on here
how ru on this glorious day? bout time we had some good sun here in hartlepool

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5/23/12 5:45 A

this is a pic of my 1st step grandson cole born 19th may

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5/22/12 9:58 A

Is anyone actually ever on here,,,,Hellloo.

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5/14/12 6:36 A

I would probably use haricot beans.

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5/11/12 2:34 P

Hi all, I'm new to ths and having a look through the recipes. A lot of them use white beans. Would these be butter beans in the UK does anyone know?
Thanks in advance!

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5/11/12 2:32 P

Hi all, I'm new to ths and having a look through the recipes. A lot of them use white beans. Would these be butter beans in the UK does anyone know?
Thanks in advance!

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5/8/12 1:23 P

Nearly halfway through May and looking forward to my holiday

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4/8/12 11:24 A

happy easter every1

love julie x

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4/3/12 7:19 A

Hi-ya!
I cannot believe it is April already! So far so good. Feeling confident, light and in control.

We are dealing with some drama but I am not letting it weigh us down. I keep telling my fiancee, we are only in control of our actions and our behavior. As long as we are good people and do what we know is best, then we can do no more. People in our life just moan, a lot. He and I are glass half full kinda people, so it has been hard dealing with four adults that are glass half empty people.

My fiancee and I are still on track. We are going to California in July to visit my family and friends and he has committed to loosing 15lbs. He is doing so well (his vice is bread and biscuits) with moderation. We are a great team. I am truly blessed to have a positive, supporting partner.

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4/2/12 4:43 A

hello everybody
been really busy with the kids but stayed on my diet havent lost a great deal but still coming off
was our 6th wedding anniversary yesterday (1st apr ) went out 4 meal had kids babysat by nana
can any1 help ? i have gone off meat but stuggling 2 find a replacement wot can i eat?
chow 4 now peeps
love julie x

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3/30/12 11:41 A

Hello everyone! Haven't posted on this team for a while. Hope everyone is ok and new guys are settling in ok. It really is a good site! I am down to my final 7 lbs which just doesn't want to budge then I end up falling off the wagon going to a wedding in may which I want to look awesome for so badly that I really need to do this

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3/26/12 6:41 A

Hi folks
Needing to get myself sorted out and to loose quite a bit of weight
I have been a member in the past of this and various other weight management programmes but willpower / staying power just isn't there - I can't afford to drop into that vein again - this weight HAS to come off
Usual problems - can't find cloths to fit, not happy with myself, added to which next week I turn 50 and I'm peri-menopausal
I'm not weighing myself at present but going to go on how existing cloths fit - or hopefully soon won't fit - and when I can get into something that no longer fits I'll visit the scales and start the second phase of this journey
So please all help from you here will be great - please don't let me falter
Going to aim for 1200-1500 calories per day and 500 minutes of exercise per month.
Ethne

Edited by: ETHNE38 at: 3/26/2012 (06:42)

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3/22/12 5:32 A

Hiya everyone, back on track today, thank goodness!! Intend to have a lovely walk today and to have a healthy menu today. Roast chicken and vegetables for tea with stock cube gravy. Have been eating a lot of bread and chocolate these last few days so have to take things in hand. Hope you are loving yourselves today team!!

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3/19/12 9:22 A

Hi,
This might go slightly awol as it's the first time I've posted (only just joined and trying to navigate around...)

My new discovery is butter beans. Amazing mash substitute, if you blitz them with a light drizzle of olive oil (lemon olive oil works really well) and pepper. Great hot or cold. You might need to play with the consistency and add a splash of milk. I think they're pretty low carb. I'm hoping so, anyway...

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3/11/12 5:14 P

Hi! I'm just finishing my first week on SP and have slipped up this weekend! Ooops! Although I have realised chocolate isn't my downfall (as I thought) it seems to be carbs! Any ideas for healthy replacements??? I am already using wholewheat pasta and pittas! thanks

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3/7/12 4:04 P

Hi everyone! I have been on SP for nearly a year now and have managed to lose 2 stone. I still have another 8lbs to get to my goal which I hope to reach by the summer. That's if we get one in July! ( Last year we seemed to have our summer in April!)

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3/7/12 2:54 P

Hiya everyone, hope you are getting on ok. Lost some weight but started regaining it recently. Trying to get back to basics but have a very sweet tooth. Looking forward to getting out and about more now the nights are getting shorter. Happy sparking!!

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3/6/12 2:46 P

Just thought I would say hello to everyone. I'm completely new but very excited.
Good Luck to everyone
xx

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3/2/12 3:51 A

Hi everyone just wanted to say hello , I'm still finding my way around this site , had acouple of years on & off on Tesco diets it worked well at first ,I am finding spark people much more fun.

Hope you all have a good weekend

Love Xtina

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3/1/12 8:37 P

Hi everyone, im new here and just wanted to say good luck xx

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2/27/12 1:45 P

Hi everone, hope everyone is succeeding with there goals.

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2/12/12 6:58 P

Glad all is well with you JulesWelcome back Briony and Jean and

Kasia_Sia
Angela

Edited by: SEXYVIXEN2 at: 2/12/2012 (19:00)

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2/3/12 4:59 A

hi sharon/zobo
thanx 4 ur reply,i have 4 children hope we do have a hot summer we need 1 the birds here think it already is summer singing their heads off lol
i was worried with my youngest as she follows me everywhere and seeing her little face light up wen she sees me ledts me know she fine

hope all have a great weekend
love julie x

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2/2/12 3:21 P

Hey Julie

Your right it is mild for Feb, my daffs have grown already and the birds are out in force. I don't live to far from you as I'm in the dales. You never know we may have a lovely hot summer :-)

Glad your little one has settled well in nursery, love the pics of them on your spark page, so cute!!

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2/2/12 3:11 P

Hi im glad your little one as setteled into nursery ok , i remember when mine started it is a scary time but usually theres nothing to worry about, but hey if you cant worry about your kids who can you worry about.
Im glad the weather is mild were you are it is freezing in doncaster and we are witnessing a few flakes of snow i hope its not the start of things to come.

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2/2/12 7:26 A

good afternoon all
its been a month now 4 my baby at nursery & she loves it ,no upsets so i have been worrying abt nothing

4 a february i think its quite mild , well it is in hartlepool anyways wots the weather like where all u at?
hope u all stay safe & warm
love julie x

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1/29/12 3:26 P

Hiya everyone.

Hope your all having a great Sunday Evening. Looking forward to getting to know a lot of you through the spark.

Frankie.

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1/26/12 12:03 P

Hello everyone! My name is Jean and I'm from the North of England, near Manchester,I'm 72 years young I've been on sparkpeople a couple of times, my weight goes up and down,! I made a fresh start, from 16th jan and trying to get back to basics, fresh food, plenty of water, logging everything, more exercise.I have problems with bingeing. on sweets, and chocolates also cakes, Which is stupid, i know, as i have diabetes, and an under active thyroid to contend with, Somtimes i do good over the day, then binge in the evening, I came back to SP because, I think tracking my food and exercise can help me, I'm 11 st 2lb and I want to get down to 10-7lb stone as soon as possible. Perhaps by March...........

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1/25/12 6:47 A

Hi guys! I only joied yesterday! Full of hope, energy and positive thinking! I'd like to loose weight for my best friends wedding in 3 months time! I already find it very motivating to be here, but then it's early days and I shouldnt get too excited :)Very pleased to be here :) xx

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1/10/12 7:17 A

Morning all - as to the previous question - do a search for foods entered by other members - and you will find a huge number of English foods added by us all - as we all depend on this can everyone ensure they add foods in when they cook / eat them, and rather than putting in 1 serving - please put it in as per 100 gms - that way we can all add whatever number of grammes we use - a serving, or "a tomato" means nothing - if you weigh it then add it as grammes or ounces - that way you get a better calorie intake view and can see what your various items are (protien, carbs, fibre etc)

Hope this helps! Have a great day!

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1/8/12 3:47 P

hi guys...just looking around to see if this site is for me..is it easy to change the food for uk equivalents???

how do others find it???

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1/8/12 3:45 P

hi guys...just looking around to see if this site is for me..is it easy to change the food for uk equivalents???

how do others find it???

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1/8/12 4:32 A

hi there - third day and doing well - motivation still high and site just great

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1/5/12 8:04 A

So this is where everyone hang out? Guess I'll grab a chair then!

I've been saying for a few years "Oh I wish I was a bit thinner, I need to eat better" blah blah, never happens lol. But this year, damn it I will lose those couple of stone that have been bugging me! I met my bf just over 7 months ago, and he's one of those annoying people that eats rubbish food and doesn't get fat, so my diet has started to match his, however I do put on weight :(

So I've been getting used to this site and the diet tracker which is on my ipod, and the real diet starts on the 17th as it gives me time to prepare and get used to sticking to a set number of calories, as I've never counted them ever lol.

I'm getting a Wii Fit for my birthday :D been wanting one of them for ages but now I have the motivation to use one. I hope we can all meet our 2012 goals, mine is to lose my weight by summer if possible. Fingers crossed!

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1/4/12 6:18 P

Hiya I'm Briony, I've been here before but drifted off. But i'm back now and ready to rock. Hi all!

xx

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1/4/12 11:38 A

kids back 2 school on 9th jan my baby starts nursery same day hope she will b ok

hope ya all have a fab crimbo & new yr

love julie x

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1/2/12 8:07 A

Happy New Year everyone!

Love your name Outdoorsy Dad!

seems abit quiet here too

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12/31/11 7:27 P

Happy New Year Everyone.

Wishing Everyone Has A Fantastic And Successful 2012.

Outdoorsy Dad.

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12/29/11 6:07 A

Hope everyone had a good Christmas

I have had a diet break but am ready to get back on it now. Still have lots of Christmas goodies left over, hopefully the family will finish them over the next few days. If not they are heading for the bin.

I have actually missed my healthy eating, which is a bit of a shock!

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12/26/11 5:07 A

Hope you all had a wonderful day yesterday!

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12/22/11 5:32 P

just want 2 wish everybody a happy christmas & a peaceful new year

love 2 u all

julie

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12/20/11 5:45 P

and 2 the uk site i love baking from scratch so all those fresh ingredients /smell is delish my home smells like a bakery most days

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12/8/11 7:53 A

Hello All. I have been with Sparkpeople for 3 years but only just discovered Spark UK. It's really nice to read about food and places I actually recognise.

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11/26/11 5:11 P

woohoo great news 4 peeps who know me on here..... got in contact with my daughter elizabeth ( 13yr old ) the social worker said she could b home back with me b4 christmas now thats a christmas pressie i want most, she slept over mine last night had good chat & wants 2 b here & not her dads aww

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11/26/11 12:27 P

This is the first time I've posted on here.I'm from near to Birmingham but live in Spain.This is the time of year when I most miss the UK...the build up to Christmas and all the decorations and activity in the shops.Hope you're all doing well

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11/26/11 3:42 A

It's been a while since I posted on hereeveryone.
Hope you're all well and staying focused.
Will be spending today in Uxbridge...Crimbo shopping.
There is usually an army band around now playing Carols and well known songs so I'm hoping it'll really put me in the mood!

Have a good weekend all

Edited by: NEW-CAZ at: 11/26/2011 (03:43)

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11/22/11 6:13 P

Hi this is my first post on this forum hope everyone one is well

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11/22/11 11:34 A

Hello everyone. Been off the site for a few months due to family problems but now I am back and hoping to get back on track. I only want to lose about 14 pounds but have got into the very bad habit of SNACKING !!!!! Anyone got any tips on how to make it from one meal to the next without raiding the cupboards inbetween. I dont even crave sweet things, it's savoury stuff that is my downfall. Have to get cracking on the old willpower.

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11/18/11 9:41 A

hows everybody doing?councelling sessions r going good shes making sense wen she talks back wot i say lol hope u all have a great weekend

love jue xx

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11/15/11 5:37 P

Hi, this is my first post on this forum, it's good to be here! Hoping I can get some motivation for those times when I want to give in and eat the whole pack of those choccie biccis!

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11/6/11 6:36 P

& 2 spark we r a bunch of normal peeps looking 4 the same goals in life any questions ..just ask we r all here 2 help eachother

going 2c my coucellor in the morning 4 another session hope all goes ok
love julie xx

Edited by: JULIE-4-LEO at: 11/6/2011 (18:39)

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11/6/11 1:32 P

Hi everybody, I am new to spark people, only started Friday but I am finding my way around and I am very impressed with the website. I have started tracking my nutrition and exercise and I am feeling very positive but it would be nice to make a few spark friends for the days that I don't feel quite so positive!
I am 31, have 3 children (13, 11 and 7) and weigh 68kg (aiming to loose 13kg). I have put weight on over the last four years while studying for my degree and after meeting my very lovely husband (happiness can make you a bit chunky). It would be great to make friends with others in a similar situation or newbies that need some moral support.
Em x

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11/4/11 7:20 A

Morning all its that time of year again were we want to sit in front of a fire watching TV but if we want to lose the weight and keep it off we need to keep at it so I am asking you to walk with me for 20 minutes each day . if we do we could be a dress size smaller by Christmas so who will join me on this challenge

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11/2/11 1:53 P

hi lynda thanx 4 the bday wish u r more than welcome 2 share ur stories & goals here we all need that support in anything big or little

love julie x

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11/2/11 11:42 A

Happy Birthday Julie hope you had a good one
I am an old sparks member who has been missing in action for the last 18 months due to an accident on holiday in Spain found that water on marble steps don't mix .
After treatment to all of right side of body I have piled the weight back on and I am now doing something about it again I hope you allow me to join in the chats once more as its a really good way of supporting each other.

Take care girls

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11/2/11 8:27 A

thankyou

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11/1/11 2:54 P

Happy Birthday for yesterday Julie. Hope it was a good one
Kaz

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10/31/11 10:31 A

happy birthday 2 me lol
howdie all hope u all stay safe 2nite

love julie x

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10/30/11 5:57 P

Hello everyone,
I've not contributed to this forum yet so thought I'd pop in to say hi and offer my services to anyone who's interested? I'm the UK team fitness expert so if you want to talk about your training with me then feel free. Please post in the forums though as I can't answer very many individual messages.
Hope everyone had a good weekend? Any Halloween parties? I didn't this year but I did a Halloween blog post on calories in cocktails. If you're interested in knowing how many calories there are in your favourite tipple then click below...or not if you prefer a bit of blissful ignorance then I can't blame you!
Nicola
x www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_
individual.asp?blog_id=4550676

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10/30/11 4:15 A

First set back on Thursday this week, ended up in hospital with severe stomach pain, and worries of what I'd done, turned out it was gas. After several tests and an ultrasound, I was good to go late Friday. What a relief !

I suspect the cause was strength exercising late on Wednesday, particularly core exercises. This has certainly taught me another hard lesson. However there were many advantages to this experience, regular BP and pulse readings, blood tests, an ultrasound ( kidney, liver and gall bladder all ok), good company and wonderful care from the hospital doctors and nurses.

I'm therefore recharged and ready to get back on track !!

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10/28/11 1:23 P

How easy it is to get off track!!!!! I went out for a meal last Tuesday and, although I was fairly restrained with what I ate, I had more to drink than I planned. I then didn't record what I ate unil this Monday and didn't exercise again until Tuesday. Back on track on Wednesday but I feel really disappointed that I've wased a whole week. I still managed to loose 1 lb but that's not much in 2 weeks. It's so easy o fall back ino old habits when you take your eye off the ball.
I'm trying to draw a line under the last 1 1/2 weeks but I'm really annoyed with myself! Hope everyone else is doing better

Kaz

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10/27/11 5:48 A

goodmorning all not 2 good weather here in hartlepool i have good new my 13 yr old daughter elizabeth has got in touch with me & wants 2c me my birthday is on monday & she is hoping 2c me then now that will b a lovely prezzie 4 me
love j x

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10/27/11 5:16 A

Hi Steph,
Also fairly new and losing a fair amount. Good luck with it all

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10/17/11 2:58 P

Hi, Kaz. Hope you don't mind me "hi-jacking" you! I joined the site yesterday, and am only just finding my way around---I'm rubbish at computers! Just wanted to say hello to everyone. I've got a load of weight to lose, and could do with some support. I'm from Wales and, yes, still crying into my beer (metaphorically!)over the rugby at the weekend. I started the plan today and so far so good. Hope everyone is doing well. Bye for now, love Steph x

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10/17/11 8:33 A

Well done, that's a great loss
Kaz

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10/17/11 3:06 A

thanks - had a better weekend and weighed in this am and had lost 2lbs which is always a good step.

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10/16/11 12:49 P

2 Penguins doesn't sound too bad. And remember that you're just starting so it takes time to break old habits (sounding like a pro and I'm only in week 3!)
Good luck
Kaz

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10/14/11 4:15 A

hi there, im new. i've been at it for 4 days and i completely failed yesterday. had 2 pengiuns cos i was stressed. y can't i be a chirpy im going to run for half an hour kind of person? I did however do some very entertaining excersis (if it can be judged by the carefully poker face experessions on my housemates faces) now how to cope with a work buffet lunch

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10/12/11 8:23 A

thats great news julie :) and the weather, i cant believe how quck the weather has changed brrrrr its freezing n hasnt stopped raining here x

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10/12/11 6:20 A

hi julia

been 2c the councillor she said she can help me thank god
thanx 4 ur kind words
hope u all r keeping safe & warm as the bad weather is on its way yet again

love 2 ya all julie x

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10/9/11 5:50 P

Hi Julie i'm sorry to hear about your frustration this week i know how you feel i felt the same last week but i'm starting to feel a bit more normal this week. I'm just focusing on exercising and hopefully a big loss tomorrow will seal the deal, hope your feeling better real soon and wishing you lots of luck x

Hope everyone is well

Julia
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10/9/11 3:50 P

feeling much depressed this week feels like everything is on top of me pushing me down & not letting me out but have an appointment 2 c my councillor on tuesday hope all goes well
wish me luck i'll need it

love 2u all julie xx

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9/21/11 5:19 A

Thank you. Iv cut my portion size right down thn i can eat what my mum got. I hope i do wel on my first week. Hope every1 is doing well. xx

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9/20/11 12:42 P

Thx Julie well all is better weather wise and our roof is still on thank god lol x

dannii212 you can eat anything in moderation just keep around the right calorific range and you should be ok and exercise. I don't really do veg or much fruit i normally eat a baked potato with tuna n cucumber or maybe pasta, spag bol, i eat anything i just watch my portion size now, goodluck x

Hope everyone else is doing well x

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9/20/11 6:06 A

hi i was wondering if anyone can help. i don't know what to do. my mum can't afford to get the food i need. i really don't know what i am pose to do as i can't eat what my mum has got.

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9/20/11 2:18 A

Thanks Julie - Am going to do the best I can to succeed :-)

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9/19/11 7:56 P

les 2 the site if ur stuck with anything just ask good luck on ur goals & god bless

love julie x

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9/19/11 12:54 P

Hi All, I'm new to Spark People and have only been here a week. Just weighed this morning and I have lost 5lbs since starting the plan. Well pleased - but realise I have a loooooong way to go.
I'm from Cornwall - anyone else lucky enough to live this way too :-) ? Look forward to seeing how this plan works out - catch you later - Les

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9/19/11 11:18 A

my goodness julia hope all is safe & well hun

love julie x

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9/17/11 4:45 P

it sure got bad here with lightning, thunder and lots n lots of rain, good old british weather.

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9/16/11 4:37 A

Be prepared for the weekend everybody I heard the weather is gonna get pretty bad take care all love Julie x