... what was really funny at the London Night Out was that we unanimously chose lemon sorbet from the choice of delectable and calorific desserts - except the iron-willed Barbara who said no!

If I were iron-willed, I wouldn't need to lose weight now, would I? This part isn't iron will, it's choice. You can believe me on this.
Maybe it's tight fisted; it cost £2 less.

I think that i eat too much fruit as i snack on plums, grapes and bananas. hey are quick and easy. When i wanted to eat chocolate last night i found a packet of dried cranberries where I usually have a hidden chocolate bar and that does very well.
My downfall is home cooking as I sometimes bake cakes and traybakes 'for the boys' and am the worst nibbler. My husband is skinny and puts the Kit Kats (at my request) on the top of a cupboard so they are not at eye level and forgotten about.

I need to follow the advice here and cut out on cakes and biscuits totally; probably why the weight loss has been so slow.

Well done to all you determined people. It is true that taste buds change as we make our own muesli and one day bought Special K (which is one of the least offensive cereals I thought) and the first mouthful tasted salty ans sweet to my then discerning palate. very quickly one does not notice sadly and continues to eat it. Home made is filling and requires only dried or fesh fruit to sweeten.

I don't think you can eat too much fruit Cally - it always better than a calorie laden alternative. The only reason I'm fairly strict with it is because I'm a complete sugar addict and the higher sugar fruits are best avoided for me - although I am allowing myself the odd grapes here and there!

Yes it's amazing how your taste bids change isn't it Cally. Cutting the cakes, biscuits, choc etc has really helped the weight drop off for me but even just cutting down would make a difference too. I just can't be trusted at all!

Managed to stay relatively sugar free over the weekend, but am sorry to say I had sugar in a brandy coffee without even thinking! Had had a few tequila's before, so forgot about being sugar free. Back on the wagon now.

did share a sticky toffee pud with husband on birthday. Defrosted 1/4 of victoria sponge and was very good as split between the children and resisted. mind you, was very cross when son gave part of his to the dog who had just pinched someone elses and was in bad books.

Well done Sue - sounds like you did well.

I'm skimming over your post Cally as don't want images of anything you spoke about in my head!!

sorry. Ryvita, rice cakes, grapes and celery. Does that sound better?

No, that's the sad bit!!

Doing well with the sugar free - but to make it real I've given up alcohol too - day three of this - so far so good

, Sue!

Well done Sue - that's brilliant going. You can do this - we are right behind you all the way x

Thanks for the support girls. Didn't touch the kids sweeties tonight either! I'm feeling quite elated tonight - no sugar, booze or anything! Am feeling far more full of energy than usual - just signed up for our local wildlife conservation trust!

AARGHHH! Whilst gassing to Fiona, Jackie and Cally at our Ab Fab lunch, I inadvertantly rammed an After Eight into my mouth without even thinking! Didn't like to spit it out on the floor and show myself up, so swallowed it, then another! Big oops! Back on sugar free now.
Am proud to report that no alcohol passed my lips. Big pat on the back as that is most out of character for me in a pub!

Just to be polite! LOL

But well done on no alcohol. You deserve a big clap for that.

Thanks Natalie. hubby has just poured a beer so have come online to keep me away from the gin!
For goodness sake keep me talking! LOL

... absolutely excusable - we all did!


We can vouch for that - Highland Spring water!

If it makes you feel any better Sue, I'm abstaining this weekend.

Husband drinking red wine with dinner. B*****D! We will be strong though Natalie! I need to find something to do now though, as am starting to climb the walls!

I know it sounds daft but hen I know the urge is on to binge I chew gum. Hate the sight of people chewing gum but if it is in your mouth you will not want to put anything else in. You have been really good on the a......l fron Sue; i dare not say the word.

Just think of all the calories your not having, when I stay of binging on the plonk I loose weight, and am not bloated. I feel better for it as well.



I find that it's all in the mind Sue, I find that if I do something I'll forget about it. Pigging out on it doesn't do you any good, I know from experience. A couple of years ago I lost my licence, and the 10 months later my job. That job was the pits though, and getting picked on all the time didn't help.

Been in this new job for about 18 months, although its hard going at times, in more ways than one. I do enjoy it, the people in the home have very severe learning difficulties and can't do anything at all for themselves. Most can't even speak. But to take a few miniutes out from rushing round to speak to them, when you see their face light up and they try to respond make you feel real good.

Jackie, you sound like a lovely person and I'm sure they will appreciate the time you can give them.

You are all such great support! I went and played Monopoly with littl'un to take my mind off things!! Am fine now!

I know what you mean Jackie - I work with teenagers with profound learning difficulties and they never cease to teach me something about humility and the important things in life. Looking forward to seeing them again after the hols.

I've discovered 'Super Jam' ! It contains no sugar or artificial sweeteners and is only sweetened with grape juice. It's lovely! I got it from Waitrose but think you can get it everywhere now.

I can also recommend Nak'd bars ( Tescos and some health food shop). These are raw wholefood bars with no sugar or artificial sweeteners - just the sugar from dates, raisins, strawberries, raspberries etc. I love the Berry Cheeky ones and also the cacao ones. Yum!

Ooh the 'Tonight ' show has just started on ITV all about sugar addiction - this should be good...
Silly though - they are giving the addict chocolate made from artificial sweetener - but this still gives you the taste for it!

Sim
I have tried these JNakd bars and they are lovely. I occasionally like the cacao one

Lovely aren't they. It's The Times' Amanda Ursell on the show!

Missed it! And it's not on "catch up" yet.

Sometimes a large juicy date helps me to get over a comfort crisis !