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Tomcats2: Ginger beer or lemonade.
What public transport do you use?
What public transport do you use?
Non whatsoever. The public transport here is abysmal. Most families are 2 car families and if you have teenagers it becomes 4!! Petrol I think is about half the cost of UK - $1.40 a litre which is I think about 70p a litre, 3 pound a gallon roughly depending on exchange rate??
How many pairs of shoes do you have? (30+ me?) ridiculous I know.
Newlife08: Non whatsoever. The public transport here is abysmal. Most families are 2 car families and if you have teenagers it becomes 4!! Petrol I think is about half the cost of UK - $1.40 a litre which is I think about 70p a litre, 3 pound a gallon roughly depending on exchange rate??
How many pairs of shoes do you have? (30+ me?) ridiculous I know.
How many pairs of shoes do you have? (30+ me?) ridiculous I know.
I don't drive but yes I am almost sure it is £1.40 a litre here in London, i.e., double the price or so. I don't know how people can afford to run cars nowadays as wages are for the most part capped with a lot of people not having had a payrise or due for one until the economy gets better.
Shoes, not much. Probably about 5 pairs. Trainers, 'sensible' shoes, a couple of smarter T-bar pairs and some flat canvas lace-ups. Now if you asked me how many bags I had - easily between 20 or 30 with a delivery of a couple more the other day from QVC.
Have you kept any of your toys, teddys or books from your childhood?
Wow_Factor: I don't drive but yes I am almost sure it is £1.40 a litre here in London, i.e., double the price or so. I don't know how people can afford to run cars nowadays as wages are for the most part capped with a lot of people not having had a payrise or due for one until the economy gets better.
Shoes, not much. Probably about 5 pairs. Trainers, 'sensible' shoes, a couple of smarter T-bar pairs and some flat canvas lace-ups. Now if you asked me how many bags I had - easily between 20 or 30 with a delivery of a couple more the other day from QVC.
Have you kept any of your toys, teddys or books from your childhood?
Shoes, not much. Probably about 5 pairs. Trainers, 'sensible' shoes, a couple of smarter T-bar pairs and some flat canvas lace-ups. Now if you asked me how many bags I had - easily between 20 or 30 with a delivery of a couple more the other day from QVC.
Have you kept any of your toys, teddys or books from your childhood?
My Mother was always decluttering so nothing comes to mind apart from a book I won when I was in Primary 7....its called A Girls Treasury of Career Stories lol...I still have it in my bookcase and the price is still on it....8/6....well it was 1971 so its 40 years old now...wow!
Whats your favourite chocolate bar?
Crystal29: My Mother was always decluttering so nothing comes to mind apart from a book I won when I was in Primary 7....its called A Girls Treasury of Career Stories lol...I still have it in my bookcase and the price is still on it....8/6....well it was 1971 so its 40 years old now...wow!
Whats your favourite chocolate bar?
Whats your favourite chocolate bar?
Oh goodnes, if you only knew what a chocolate habit I once had until I became type 2 diabetic. Even then I took liberties with probably a Mars or Snickers Duo a couple of times or so a week. Given up completely now though and also I am terrified of regaining all my lost weight (I used to weigh 30 stones) but maintaining at 12 stones is far harder than dieting to lose weight. I hover a few pounds either way and have to be careful.
Do you wear make-up or if a guy do you use moisturisers or such like.
Wow_Factor: Oh goodnes, if you only knew what a chocolate habit I once had until I became type 2 diabetic. Even then I took liberties with probably a Mars or Snickers Duo a couple of times or so a week. Given up completely now though and also I am terrified of regaining all my lost weight (I used to weigh 30 stones) but maintaining at 12 stones is far harder than dieting to lose weight. I hover a few pounds either way and have to be careful.
Do you wear make-up or if a guy do you use moisturisers or such like.
Do you wear make-up or if a guy do you use moisturisers or such like.
You actually lost 18 stone?
fantastic!!...
I struggle to lose half a stone every so often...I lack motivation....and I enjoy food and drink too much....how did you manage to stay on track and what programme did you follow Wow? I'd love to lose a stone and a half so any tips would be appreciated.
Wow_Factor: Oh goodnes, if you only knew what a chocolate habit I once had until I became type 2 diabetic. Even then I took liberties with probably a Mars or Snickers Duo a couple of times or so a week. Given up completely now though and also I am terrified of regaining all my lost weight (I used to weigh 30 stones) but maintaining at 12 stones is far harder than dieting to lose weight. I hover a few pounds either way and have to be careful.
Do you wear make-up or if a guy do you use moisturisers or such like.
Do you wear make-up or if a guy do you use moisturisers or such like.
Oops got distracted and forgot to answer the question..yes I wear makeup....light for work..heavier in the evening if Im going out...
but more thought and time goes into my skincare regime than my make up one...I can slap that on in less than 30 seconds, a wee bit tinted moisturiser, mascara and a bit of lippy...easy peasy!....
Crystal29: You actually lost 18 stone? fantastic!!...
I struggle to lose half a stone every so often...I lack motivation....and I enjoy food and drink too much....how did you manage to stay on track and what programme did you follow Wow? I'd love to lose a stone and a half so any tips would be appreciated.
I struggle to lose half a stone every so often...I lack motivation....and I enjoy food and drink too much....how did you manage to stay on track and what programme did you follow Wow? I'd love to lose a stone and a half so any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks, it was either surgery such as a stomach bypass or death. Not being melodramatic but someone just turned 50 at 30 stone is very serious. I started making gradual changes and simply cut calories. I used low fat, low calorie products. I made sure I had protein at every meal because it filled me up for longer. I made a mug of peppermint tea often as that helped the hunger. In time I was able to walk which helped burn off the calories. Once the pounds started coming off it was encouraging for me to carry on. It took me 3 years and I had hiccups along the way turning to bread and cheese at the slightest upset but got back on track again. After a few stone I was able to come off benefits and start to work. The weight piled on due to decreasing exercise and an addiction to food. It is much harder to maintain weight though and I can really put food away in these buffet all you can eat places! My head hasn't changed so I need to be aware of the food addiction. I am rambling a bit but it's late! Fad diets like Slimfast and other meal replacements are good for a short fix but the weight almost always gets regained. The best way is calorie controlled with correct food choices and walking or swimming, or anything apart from being totally sedentary.
Thats brilliant Wow and heres me moaning about struggling to shift at most a stone and a half...sorry...but thanks for the tips...I think I'll try that peppermint tea instead of the white wine 
seriously though I didnt know peppermint tea could help make you feel full so will try that..I also need to reduce my portion sizes and apparently theres a plate you can buy online that measures out portion sizes which are suitable for you but not sure how that works exactly...well I think you may just have inspired me to do something.....Ive loads of nice clothes which are just not comfortable to wear anymore...so today is the day I start my diet again!!
Well done again Wow!....
seriously though I didnt know peppermint tea could help make you feel full so will try that..I also need to reduce my portion sizes and apparently theres a plate you can buy online that measures out portion sizes which are suitable for you but not sure how that works exactly...well I think you may just have inspired me to do something.....Ive loads of nice clothes which are just not comfortable to wear anymore...so today is the day I start my diet again!!Well done again Wow!....
Crystal29: Thats brilliant Wow and heres me moaning about struggling to shift at most a stone and a half...sorry...but thanks for the tips...I think I'll try that peppermint tea instead of the white wine seriously though I didnt know peppermint tea could help make you feel full so will try that..I also need to reduce my portion sizes and apparently theres a plate you can buy online that measures out portion sizes which are suitable for you but not sure how that works exactly...well I think you may just have inspired me to do something.....Ive loads of nice clothes which are just not comfortable to wear anymore...so today is the day I start my diet again!!
Well done again Wow!....
Well done again Wow!....
A stone and a half is nothing - it will only take a month or so. I should be two stone less than 12 stones but I feel more comfortable being 2 stone overweight and my face looks less drawn and scraggy. A few more tips, I hope you don't mind. Always have some breakfast, anything even a banana or yoghurt but something a bit more if you can.
Make sure you are well-hydrated as water drunk gets rid of excess water if you see what I mean, if you hold onto water in your body.
That portion plate is a good idea but there is no need. Everone knows that a good balanced combination of food types is best.
Don't weight yourself every day!!! You are unlikely to see a daily difference and may even see a gain for no reason at all so no more often than once a week, but preferably once a fortnight as you are more likely to notice a good loss every fortnight.
Put a particularly nice item of clothing you want to fit into (or even a brand new item!) hung where you can see it all the time in your bedroom such as on the door of the wardrobe or the door of the room as a continual reminder.
As a general rule each stone is one dress size.
Take measurements of bust, waist and hips at the start of your diet - sometimes inches are lost but not pounds. Maybe take a full length photo.
Don't think of it as a diet as such. Just view it as a change in your eating habits and if you do it sensibly it won't feel too much of a deprivation.
Ummm can't think of much else at the moment.
Hope you do well. You will feel so proud of the achievement and as I said it will only take a month or so - not long at all is it?
Wow_Factor: A stone and a half is nothing - it will only take a month or so. I should be two stone less than 12 stones but I feel more comfortable being 2 stone overweight and my face looks less drawn and scraggy. A few more tips, I hope you don't mind. Always have some breakfast, anything even a banana or yoghurt but something a bit more if you can.
Make sure you are well-hydrated as water drunk gets rid of excess water if you see what I mean, if you hold onto water in your body.
That portion plate is a good idea but there is no need. Everone knows that a good balanced combination of food types is best.
Don't weight yourself every day!!! You are unlikely to see a daily difference and may even see a gain for no reason at all so no more often than once a week, but preferably once a fortnight as you are more likely to notice a good loss every fortnight.
Put a particularly nice item of clothing you want to fit into (or even a brand new item!) hung where you can see it all the time in your bedroom such as on the door of the wardrobe or the door of the room as a continual reminder.
As a general rule each stone is one dress size.
Take measurements of bust, waist and hips at the start of your diet - sometimes inches are lost but not pounds. Maybe take a full length photo.
Don't think of it as a diet as such. Just view it as a change in your eating habits and if you do it sensibly it won't feel too much of a deprivation.
Ummm can't think of much else at the moment.
Hope you do well. You will feel so proud of the achievement and as I said it will only take a month or so - not long at all is it?
Wow Wow amazing well done you but you forgot to leave a queationMake sure you are well-hydrated as water drunk gets rid of excess water if you see what I mean, if you hold onto water in your body.
That portion plate is a good idea but there is no need. Everone knows that a good balanced combination of food types is best.
Don't weight yourself every day!!! You are unlikely to see a daily difference and may even see a gain for no reason at all so no more often than once a week, but preferably once a fortnight as you are more likely to notice a good loss every fortnight.
Put a particularly nice item of clothing you want to fit into (or even a brand new item!) hung where you can see it all the time in your bedroom such as on the door of the wardrobe or the door of the room as a continual reminder.
As a general rule each stone is one dress size.
Take measurements of bust, waist and hips at the start of your diet - sometimes inches are lost but not pounds. Maybe take a full length photo.
Don't think of it as a diet as such. Just view it as a change in your eating habits and if you do it sensibly it won't feel too much of a deprivation.
Ummm can't think of much else at the moment.
Hope you do well. You will feel so proud of the achievement and as I said it will only take a month or so - not long at all is it?
Lolso i will
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It was very romantic, i was 18 and my girlfreind was sixteen in fact it the day after her sixteenth birthday and on my eighteenth! We had been sweethearts since she was 14 and i was sixteen and we went to a romantic restaurant and back to my flat at the time after a walk along the beach. i p,laced rose ptals on the bed incence burning and a big teddy with a t shirt saying i love you in the mddle and we had a bottle of liefraumilch which at the time i thought was the best wine ever! We were safe and romantic with each other and when i awoke an saw this beuatiful girl in my arms the following morning i was more happy then i had been up to that point. we split four years later when i was in the Army and she met someone while i was away we are still freinds and she is still with him now and have a family in act i am godfather to her youngest son who is in the Army now in Afghanistan!
Do you miss your first love?
Do you miss your first love?
Tomcats2: It was very romantic, i was 18 and my girlfreind was sixteen in fact it the day after her sixteenth birthday and on my eighteenth! We had been sweethearts since she was 14 and i was sixteen and we went to a romantic restaurant and back to my flat at the time after a walk along the beach. i p,laced rose ptals on the bed incence burning and a big teddy with a t shirt saying i love you in the mddle and we had a bottle of liefraumilch which at the time i thought was the best wine ever! We were safe and romantic with each other and when i awoke an saw this beuatiful girl in my arms the following morning i was more happy then i had been up to that point. we split four years later when i was in the Army and she met someone while i was away we are still freinds and she is still with him now and have a family in act i am godfather to her youngest son who is in the Army now in Afghanistan!Do you miss your first love?
I actually do from time to time.....but thats all in the past...
whats your fave tv programme?
Crystal29: I actually do from time to time.....but thats all in the past...
whats your fave tv programme?
Channel four news no really!whats your fave tv programme?
what the weather like where you are?
Tomcats2: Channel four news no really!
what the weather like where you are?
scorcher today what the weather like where you are?
beach or sightseeing
leisure07: scorcher today
beach or sightseeing
Sight seeing love Art galleries and historic buildings discovered a reall old church today in a small village it looked amazing.beach or sightseeing
Do you like art?
Tomcats2: Sight seeing love Art galleries and historic buildings discovered a reall old church today in a small village it looked amazing.Do you like art?
yes i like art Tomcats who said that?Am i going mad?
Tomcats2: yes i like art Tomcats who said that?
Am i going mad?
Am i going mad?
Does the word 'Barking' mean anything to you?!
How do you feel about another CS meet sometime?
(Between you and i, TC. I must be mad too 'cos i'd really like to meet you!)
The13thWarrior: Does the word 'Barking' mean anything to you?!
How do you feel about another CS meet sometime?
(Between you and i, TC. I must be mad too 'cos i'd really like to meet you!)
Good job i know you have a girlfreind . Maybe meet in the new year as my money is dwindling at an alarming rate and would like to meet you to SHow do you feel about another CS meet sometime?
(Between you and i, TC. I must be mad too 'cos i'd really like to meet you!)
Tomcats2: Good job i know you have a girlfreind . Maybe meet in the new year as my money is dwindling at an alarming rate and would like to meet you to S
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