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Thank you @VenusStarr and well done on the weight loss!

Can! My phone is sabotaging me now! Sorry, had such a tiring day at work and didn't preview.

Happy birthday @BunnytheBee :) hope you have a lovely day

Sorry you're having a flare up @Shefliesonherownwings, hope it settles soon.

I'm still going, lost another 1/2lb this week, it's slowly going in the right direction. Been feeling very overwhelmed, had lots of hospital / clinic appointments this last couple of weeks and I really want to sabotage myself with pizza. Didn't realise I was such an emotional eater. We're off on an all inclusive holiday next weekend, so want to keep going and hopefully can't do another lb or 2 before we go 🤞

Hooe everyone is getting on OK xx

Thanks @Shefliesonherownwings!

I hope your Crohns settles. Is it worse with stress? My cousin has it and it can be awful. I think I get IBS especially when stressed and that’s enough to get me down sometimes!

I made leek and potato soup as I bought the ingredients at the weekend. I have about enough to feed me for a week! I did a mix of blended and chunky which I quite like.

@BunnytheBee happy birthday for this week, hope you are truly spoiled rotten as you deserve. If there's ever a time to eat cake, it's your birthday!

I've not been feeling too well the last couple of days. I suffer with Crohns and its flared up this week. I suspect from all the bad food in New York last week, a lot of buffalo chicken was consumed! Feeling very bloated and constipated and haven't been to the gym since I've been back. I did manage to make a big pot of WW chorizo and red lentil soup which was delicious. Also having a Joe Wicks chicken pie tonight so am back on the healthy food at least.

How are you @VenusStarr @Shefliesonherownwings @tortiecat @LASandOtto

Thank you @avocadoincident that looks lovely!

I might make some soup for lunch 🥣

It is my birthday this week so I have had lots of cake (I have eaten one cake and have been given another cake) as well as chocolates etc so can’t say this is a v healthy week! Also have a few plans to eat out and even going to a new dessert place with a friend 🙈

@BunnytheBee here is that recipe. I can be blended smoothly if you prefer

I am so so sorry @Seahawk80 ❤️ life is very cruel. I am sending you lots of love xx

Oh @Seahawk80 i don't really know what to say other than this must seem like a living hell right now but there will be light at the end of this tunnel. X

Oh I’m so very sorry @Seahawk80 That’s devastating. You have no reason to apologise to us. There’s nothing I can really say to make this better obviously but we are here when you need us and I hope you have a good support network in real life

Hi everyone, I'm sorry I haven't had a proper catch up but you have all been so lovely to me and I just wanted to let you know that despite everything looking good on our early scans our 12 week scan showed a serious heart defect and other issues. A CVS confirmed that the baby has Patau Syndrome. We are devastated and can't believe we've been so unlucky. I'm booked I for a surgical termination on Thursday and will have to rest for a couple of weeks but after that I really want to focus on getting healthy so I'll rejoin you all then x

I’m glad you had a nice time @Shefliesonherownwings

I’m having a lazy day at the moment... 😬

Niagra Falls not Biagra!

Hi all. Hope you are all ok?

DH and I got back from the big apple yesterday. Shattered today but we had a nice time. It was good to get away from everything for a bit and be distracted by NY. I struggled a lot to fully enjoy it, I just felt so guilty that we were there because if our DD had been here we wouldn't have gone. But I tried to make the most of it. We went to Biagra Falls for the day on wednesday and it was amazing, absolutely stunning.

Back now and back into the good food and exercising tomorrow. We ate a lot of rubbish over there and I had a few cocktails, Moscow Mule being my new favourite today! We did do a lot of walking but I've put on a couple of pounds so need to get back into things now.

Just like @Bunnythebee I'm going to make some soups this week. WW has some nice ones. Off food shopping in a bit to stock up before a roast dinner at the in laws this afternoon.

@avocadoincident Thanks! I didn’t think of freezing it too. That’s a fab idea 💡

I think I need a new hand blender as ours broke and I’ve used the Nutri Ninja(?) which is like a smoothie maker and DH thinks it’s too smooth. So yesterday I didn’t use a blender and it was ok as a chunky soup but I need a blender really.

@BunnytheBee I agree. I make a vat of soup every week then freeze it in portions. Over time I've got a selection in the freezer now.

Part of my made up plan to lose weight is to have soup every weekday for lunch.

I'll post photos ofthe recipe of my new favourite soup for you when I get out of bed

So I’ve found a good way to help me eat well on a weekend... or at least an idea... I really love homemade soup usually veg but different every time. I just made a delicious soup with roasted cauliflower and potatoes and garlic and it was really nice to sit and eat it (while watching Love is a line) when I was feeling like reaching for junk food. It’d be nice with chicken too. I might try to make a big pan of soup every weekend.

Hello everyone. I can’t believe another week has passed. I’ve been so busy with work that I haven’t thought about eating etc that much and haven’t exercised since last weekend but going to do Zumba and yoga again today.

Also thinking of I’m going on this trip to Dubai then that might be an incentive to get in shape and lose weight!

@Shefliesonherownwings You’re doing so well with the weight loss. Yeah walking round the shops, trying things on and are hung bags is actually hard work!

@avocadoincident Sounds like you’re doing well

Oh, and recommend podcasts if walking/jogging/at gym: so many out there, distracting from the effort and a small treat while working out!

Hi all, just popping in to say that your efforts are inspiring and wishing you well.

I struggled with health/lifestyle when having fertility issues, didn’t manage to do the positive things you’re all working on. In fact did all the wrong things! Eventually got some counselling which was really helpful, although still didn’t really address the lifestyle issues . I was v v lucky to have two DC. A few years ago finally did manage to start to do better with food, exercise etc and have found this great for both physical and mental health.

You’re doing great. Keep plugging away, seek help if you ever get really low. best wishes

Also I've been crocheting this morning and Fitbit thought I was doing very well!

@Shefliesonherownwings have a fantastic time in the big Apple 🍎
I'd love to have a PT, I'd like one 24/7 to keep me on track constantly.
Sounds like they are working with you as 6lb is super.

My jeans are fitting better and I can breath in them now, but then sometimes I just wonder if the elastic in the fabric has just actually stretched

Hi all. @VenusStarr that's a fantastic weight loss, well done! Will you be treating yourself to some new clothes to celebrate?

Glad you're feeling better @BunnytheBee. Shopping is a workout in itself. My Fitbit often tells me I'm doing a good workout when all I'm doing it trying on clothes lol.

So I've lost 6 pounds since I've been doing weightwatchers and seeing my PT, over a 6 week period. I'm pretty pleased with that as it has been a struggle to get motivated with healthy eating and going to the gym although once I've been I've felt good. I can get into my pre pregnancy Jeans now although some are still a bit tight but I can do them all up at least. I still have about a stone and a half to lose to get to a healthy weight but I'm on the way at least. Tomorrow we go to New York for 5 days. I'll try not to undo all my good work but going to enjoy myself too!

PS hope it’s not too confusing I keep NC.