Miche, Coddy and Yours truly - How many chins do I want?? That's just greedy!!!!

Another one from April 2008, Not one of my better days, but I have learned from it!!!!

This was taken at Naomis in April 2008!!!

At last

I am sooo happy!!! Its great to see more followers and its only been how long since Ive been asking you all to sign up - you don't know how much it means to me to know that I'm not alone - tissues ready!!

With summer here its harder to hide from the cocktails and ice lollies - so embrace them! a little bit of what you fancy does you good, no, don't worry, I'm not going to be hiding round the corner with a camera ready to snap you in the act and post on line - would I do that to you ladies????

I figured we've all been dieting together for about a year now and we are all quite steady at maintaining our weight within a few pounds each week, so we know what to do and what not to do.

Be aware though - Its only 6 months to Christmas and I have told Sue that I will look at arranging something for us this year and so we will all have to go on a pre xmas shopping spree in a few month to choose an expensive outfit that it a tiny bit smaller than our frames - by spending money it will give us all something to work to If on the other hand we are at our desired weights, the goal will be to keep at that weight. So we all have goals and can help each other.

Another trick is to take a picture of you when you was at a weight you was comfortable with and stick it to the fridge - each time you walk in the kitchen to snack on something you shouldn't, the picture will remind you of how you want to look and stop you!

Stats time:
We have two losers, one gainer and one maintainer!!

Biggest loser for this week is Emma and yours truly, Vanessa - both having lost 1lb each

Biggest loser cert will be on the blog ASAP

Good Luck all

P.S - I uploaded some pics that may inspire you to carry on with you dieting!! enjoy, youll need to look in the older posts!!!!

P.P.S - I don't mean you look like mingers or anything just you look good and to keep it up!!!

P.P.P.S - you know I'm going to upload The Codd Miester from the Xmas do in her emerald green dress when I find it!!!!

The not so Fat Controller!!!! Vxxx

Biggest Loser for the week!!!!

The World Cup begins!!

Hi All

The Blog title has nothing to do with the world cup, its just that I couldn't think of another title!!!

Well, this week I was very impressed with everyone weighing in and emailing me without me asking. Everyone except Bev that is!!! tut tut. And with her on her holidays now for a week I don't think I will see her weigh in either!!

Biggest loser this week is Claire - It looks like she has found her form and is finally starting to lose weight consistently - Well done on having a massive 4lb loss, keep it up, or should I say "keep it down" mmm tricky one that.

Elaine and Emma maintained this week, well done to you too

That just leaves Fran and yours truelly, who both gained this week. Only a lb each so nothing to be hung, drawn and quartered over. But mark my words - if we gain again next week there will be trouble!! ha ha

Well food advice, with summer here ish, and BBQs are in abundance this is a time where if we are not careful we will be fully loaded up on carbs - STOP!!! Instead of having burger or sausage barm, just opt for the meat and have salad or even cous cous. Every little helps and at least you are not having to go without.

Alcohol - I have been told that swapping wine, lager or cider for shorts - not cycling or Bermudas - silly!!! I mean vodka will also save you calories, mix with a diet lemonade and your not only reducing calories but you are also keeping hydrated and "shouldn't" have too much of a hangover.

The words "being on a diet" automatically makes you think that you have to starve or cut out all foods unless they are green! This on its own can make you reach for the biscuit barrel. We need to think differently and still allow yourself to have treats and even if its halving the amount you would usually eat, its a start!!

Good luck everyone for this week

We are Back

Hi All

Its been 3 weeks since I last blogged, this was tactical and I thought I would see how long it took for someone to notice that I hadn't blogged.

Emma was the only person to notice, although I am sure others noticed but failed to say anything - yes I'm sure that's what happened!!! mmm??

Well I'm back and with my holiday and others folks holidays not far off I will be in your faces helping you along, questioning everything that passes your lips!! Joy I hear you say... I am enlisting helpers to spy when I am not in your presence to catch you out or to ask you to think about what you put in your mouth. You know I only have your best interests at heart and it is not my goal to shame you or put you down, but if it helps shift the pounds I'm all for it!!! So watch out.

I have been canvassing for a Fat Fighters nite out and have been doing market research. I have found that this will be the best venue for the occasion, see link below.

http://astleyrunners.blogspot.com/2010/05/mark-and-dereks-50th-birthday-5km.html

Print off, fill in and give me your money - I know many of you run on Wednesdays after work so you have no excuse, and tea is included!!!

OK, this weeks weigh ins, pity full, with only three of us weighing in... out of those three, two lost and one gained!

Well done to Fran 1lb loss and Vanessa 3lb loss.

The Mighty Codd, Elaine & Bev - you need to weigh in on your next day in work and email me!!

Good Luck for next weeks weigh in.

Vx