BigMoFos w/c 21 September

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no problem sure Jackie and I can cobble some hopelessly inefficient management together between us. How are you? Email me and let me know if you don't want to discuss it publically.

No problem WWB - hope you can come back soon.

I'm around to lend a hand if needed.

Hope you are OK WBB , see you on Facebook

Darn, too late.

If WWB is still around, she's needed on this thread.

Am considering re-starting weight watchers. A lovely friend with lots of weight to lose has just started going, so I might see if we can join forces. In which case, I'll be back!!!!!

I'm wondering if I should go again Littlefish. Give me a bit more focus for a little while.

That's what I need Kewcumber. The focus, the going with someone else thing!

has your DD recovered from the trauma of my DS? He has actually stopped the biting but now hits himself on the head if you tell him off for anything - he's like bloody Dobby the house elf, it does my head in! I am ignoring it because I think its still the frustration thing and is apparetnly very common at this age.

I@m thinking of going to WW as well
I've plateaued - but then the only reason I've lost weight is breastfeeding. I've made no real effort. So now I need to cut down on the muffins/crappy food etc. But I really can't be arsed, too tired and fed up. So maybe WW would give me a kick up the arse, who knows

my view is that when you're in for the long haul you have to have a variety of tricks up your sleeve and roll them out from time to time.

Think it may be time for me to resort to the dreaded weight-watchers!

I need more exercise too but am finding it very hard to fit in with DS and work. I need something quiet I can do at home. has anyone tried those small (individual) trmapoline things?

Hiya. How's everyone? I am signing in to be selfish and ask for some motivating words. I am struggling at the moment. My weight loss is totally stalled and I am really REALLY struggling not to binge. A few times I have slipped back as far as planning my binge and I am holding on by my fingernails, tbh.

I have fought so hard to loose what little I have lost (as a percentage of my total weight, it's a drop in the ocean) and I know that if I slip back, the weight I have spent months and months fighting to lose, will pile back on in a few weeks. I really need to get back the control and motivation. I am overwhelmed by the desire to binge and I'm not sure I can hold on.

I really hate it when I post this sort of stuff, I feel much happier with the daft jokes but I need help or I'm going to lose my inner battle. ('inner battle'. pah. I ask you I feel mad at myself for typing it never mind feeling it!)

Hi there MTPW!

I'm sorry to hear you sounding so down but you've been doing quite well so far and it has been said that losing the weight very slowly (can't remember who...WWB? Kew?) means it'll stay off more easily, so you're doing it all in the right way! Just gotta keep yourself going! I know thats easier said than done

You know you can do it, even though its a struggle, so don't be too hard on yourself but focus on how well you've done and how well you're going to go on doing, because it makes you feel happy!

Maybe some distarcting techniques too? Start planning Christmas instead of the next binge! I've a (very sad) friend who spends hours from October onwards planning her christmas decor right down to the smallest bauble and she has a different colour scheme each year (I believe this year is ice blue and silver). She doesn't have children obviously!!!!

Myself, I knit! Mainly because I can't eat and knit so it stops me boredom binging which I tend to do of an evening!

Hi MTPW - I'm here with some supportive words for you!

You've done so, so well to lose your weight so far - don't sabotage yourself now. I know the feeling.... "I've lost some weight so I'll just cheat/binge a bit". It's just not worth it. You'll feel awful, and then probably just cheat/binge some more to try and make yourself feel better.

The weight you've lost may seem like a drop in the ocean, but the fact that you've started losing, or are managing to stay still, is a huge achievement. Think of all the years you spent putting weight on. You are completely re-educating yourself.

If you really, really want, I will get my pom poms out and lead the MoFos cheerleaders (wobbly bits and all).

What do we want.... Chocolate
When do we want it.... Now of course
Are we going to have it..... Not on your bloody life!

Thanks folks I like the cheer! I am spending a lot of time on ebay at the moment, browsing through other people's cast offs is a good distraction! I have been feeling a bit down since my hypnotherapist dumped me Apparently I wasn't 'making progress' and she felt she could not continue to take my money. How bad is that - rejected by my therapist.

Anyway, ho hum never mind. How are things going with everyone?

sorry my2p I know I really really shouldn't laugh but at the idea of being rejected by your therapist. I think you should have therapy for that.

I know!! Just think how bad a person has to be to have their therapist dump them!

You really do have to laugh, don't you?!

MyTwopenceWorth - if it's any consolation, I'm going through the exact same thing as you atm - lost well last year, up until about September, but haven't really shifted anything since then. Maybe aim to stay where you are for a while, rather than thinking about losing? But part of me feels that's defeatist talk. I don't know - just stick around and chat - hope it helps.

mtpw - I think that by coming on here and admitting you are struggling is the first step to sorting the problem out - it is so easy to hide behind jokes but to tell people (even internet sprites )"I am not doing well please help me" is so so hard. I hope you are feeling better for talking about it.

So have you heard from Doogie Howser's little brother about your op?

Now about the therapy... I can hypnotherapise you... lookintotheeyesnotaroundtheeyesbutintheeyes123you'reunder...

I'm back on the 19th, so will know more then. I'm thinking of taking him a packet of smarties and a Hotwheels

How's it going, people? I think I might have lost half a pound this week, but forgot to email. I might have a chance to look at the emails later today and see whether anyone else remembered, unless Kewcumber gets there before me. Might be good if people put down in their emails what they've lost that week, plus their total, just to make things easier.

It's my birthday today, so I'm not watching what I'm eating. Did want to go out for a run this afternoon, but my ankle hurts, for some unknown reason, so I'm not going to.

Not back for good yet, and still not sure I want to be at the moment, but thought I'd stick my head around the door and say hello.

Happy Birthday for yesterday, Jackie, hope you have a lovely day.

Hope everyone's well Sorry I missed your posts, MTPW - hope things are a bit better now. You have my email address if you feel like offloading a bit more.

If anyone's interested in an update on the long-running period saga, I saw a gynaecologist on Saturday morning. He has taken a biopsy from the lining of my uterus to send away and see what shows up, and I have a scan next week to look for anything that might be lurking in there that shouldn't be.

Catch you around soon, hopefully. xxx

Hi WWB - thanks for the cake. Lovely to hear from you - hope they can work out what it is, and help you sort it. Look after yourself - it must be very stressful for you to have this going on.

You'll all be horrified to hear that last night's dinner consisted of some chips at the local street fair, followed by a large slice of birthday cake. Not exactly a balanced diet, but hey.

But Birthdays are for enjoying JackieNo! I hope it was a good one!

WWB, I hope the doctors are able to come up with a cause AND a solution for you - and not just 'it's your age dear' Take care!

Jackie, I missed your birthday! Happies anyway

I'm not thinking about losing weight right at the moment as life is just a bit too much - the incredible teething baby is cutting his 3rd tooth, we only had a few days respite after the first 2 came through. No.4, and even nos 5&6 look fairly close to the surface too so god only knows when it'll end. It's all just a struggle at the moment, what with DD throwing mega tantrums and waking up in the night screaming. PLus DH being utterly useless and forgetful, and cashflow trouble, and ill parents, and trying to practic for an audition on Friday and and and and.....aargh

on a max of only about 5 (very broken) hours sleep a night (and frequently less) I have to do whatever it takes to get through the day and that is lattes, muffins, and chocolate. I don't think I'm really putting on any weight, but I'm certainly not losing it.

MPTW, sorry I couldn't chime in with any motivating words. My friend who had her stomach stapled a couple of months back is doing REALLY well; a few small complications which have been sorted out and now she has lost absolutely stacks of weight and looks (and feels) great. I'm right in thinking that's what you are going to have done isn't it?

MrsJC - sorry it's all still being stressful - you're absolutely right - do whatever you have to do to get through the day (and night). Hope things improve soon.