Monday 2nd April Weigh In

Another pound of and a total of four stone gone in three years only half a stone or thereabouts to go. The trouble is I still feel very big I must have been gargantuan.

13.33/4 I've lost some

I've lost 2 lbs and really pleased with myself - thanks to sbagran for the great suggestion about a nightly check-in for we fridge-cruisers!

I've just got back from Tai Chi.....so feeling all calm and serene.

susie you have done so well, and only half a stone to go! I think still 'feeling big' is something you will gradually shake off as you become more and more used to the new, slimmer you!

jeni well done you! You've stuck with it and it's finally coming off. Glass said it would. Keep going!

Carol you must be so chuffed, 2lbs off is wonderful! The fridge-cruising club is such a good idea and you've used it to great effect!

I'm really pleased with myself as I truly haven't cheated AT ALL since starting my diet on Shrove Tuesday. I've lost pounds and am now into a smaller dress size and still determined to stick to it. We're going away for Easter and as we're provided with half-board I shall need to be hugely self-disciplined, but there will be a lot of walking to do so I hope to balance any extra intake with exercise. I'm even thinking of taking my weighing scales with me!

Dropped a pound which is a nice surprise. Possibly not unconnected with skipping the odd meal which is not the best way, but still Well done you "losers"!!!

Isn't in great ga when you get into a smaller dress size? Makes all the effort worthwhile, and helps with the determination to 'stick to it' Well done! Enjoy your Easter break.....your weighing scales wont take up too much room in your luggage.

Well done with dropping a pound gracesmum, the surprise!

gracesmum that should have read 'The best sort of surprise!'

Gremlins in my keyboard

I would be grateful if I could get into my old summer skirts

There's time to make a difference before summer jeni....losing 7 to 10 pounds by the end of June woud be a realistic target. Would that help with your skirts?

Hi losers! Well done everyone - I have stayed the same which is a bit of a drag as I thought I had left the plateau era behind. However I am not giving up. I was hoping to lose a pound a week so I will just have to lose two this week won't I !!! Good luck to everyone else and am so glad carol that the nibble-mission suggestion seems to have worked?

10lbs would be perfect! I'd be back to my usual weight.

Well done and good luck, I am posting mine on Wednesday as usual, and I have high hopes! I have just got to get through a family dinner tomorrow night without falling by the wayside.

Everyone is doing so well! (I've stayed the same -!)

Some of you may remember me, I joined Gransnet on the first day and was an avid follower of the diet threads as I was dieting for my son's wedding last August. Afterwards we went on holiday; came back to looking after my grandson almost full time as my daughter had child care issues - and then the wretched laptop started playing up - anyway, here I am again.

I started dieting once more on 12th March and am doing quite well so far - probably lost four pounds, I think. The good weather last week was a big bonus as I have started going out on my bike - and exercise certainly helps me to lose weight. May I join in again, please?

Welcome back GillieB. Nice to have you around again

Thank you, Carol. I have peeped in from time to time, just never got round to writing anything.

sbagran your nibble-mission idea is a stroke of genius! Evenings are a vulnerable time for opening fridge and cupboard doors in search of something to eat. To come here and stay strong by owning up, will help quite a few of us. Having an occasional pause in weight movement happens all the time to me! Well done you, for being so determined to carry on.

jeni the 10lbs you want to lose is very acheivable! When glass is back later this week, I'm sure she'll have some good ideas to help you. In the meantime. just remember that you lost weight last week and you can build upon that. You'll be back in those summer skirts before you know it!

GoldenGran, enjoy your family dinner tomorrow, but step away from the wayside!

green you have already done so well! Staying the same is frustrating, but it will change and you'll soon register a loss. We're all behind you.

GillieB, nice to see you again and great news about your 4 pounds loss! You're very welcome to join us again, I'm sure you'll recognise most of us.

Well done those who have lost . I am now back at the weight I was when first ill. Up a bit, down a bit, back up. Clothes definitely snug. Need to focus and lose half a stone.

Ok. Evening grazing confession time. I've just been to the fridge, broken off a piece of cheddar and started to chew. Then I remembered Sbagrans nibble mission and spat it out.
Thank you!

What a waste well done Notso - this strategy does help, doesn't it?

It does help Carol It felt as though you were all in my kitchen shaking your heads and tutting!

Sewsilver, now that you are well again you will be able to focus. We'll all be here to support you

I have a packet of dates and some fresh grapes to nibble on if I feel the need. The dates will probably last me a week because I'm not really wildly keen, but it's handy to have something sweet that's virtually fat free and full of vitamins and minerals.