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It could just be your muscles retaining glycogen and water whilst repairing themselves after your climb the other day. You did say your legs were killing you?? You'll be ok :flowerforyou: I know it's hard, I really sympathise, but you will get there. Hi to all newbies. Lee - Glad it went ok yesterday. Good luck with…

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Hey everyone, Welcome to all newbies, it's nice to see you. Rudie - Don't sweat the gain, sounds like it's mostly bloating and will come right off again. Just get back to it! Lee - I'm sorry you're not having a good day. Hope the new office situation improves, at least you'll be able to get your head down and get some work…

Hello, welcome to MFP. We have a UK group, feel free to join us: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/94623-team-uk-may-2010

Hello, welcome to MFP. We have a UK group, feel free to join us: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/94623-team-uk-may-2010

Awwww no. Hope you manage to get something half decent for breakfast. I could never work shifts, I can't cope with a late night in the week, let alone any major messing around with my sleep patterns. Look after yourself x

In progress pictures can be seen on flickr here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/27050641@N08/sets/72157623894266035/ I'll post a 'finished' one once it's had a chance to heal a little. E

Hey everyone, incredibly miserable day here weather wise. Looks like it might be better tomorrow. Kimmy - sorry to hear about your lunch. I hope you've managed to have a nice tea to make up for it. Joanna-Marie - Sounds like you need to give yourself a break! It's funny how are brains deal with things using dreams. Hope…

Thanks Karen. You'll get there...I have weeks in a row when I don't lose anything, even when I am being good (rare I know!!). It will come off eventually, it's all about time. I know about the sulking thing though, my hubby gets annoyed with that! Take care xxx

Any pics? I'm getting a chrysanthemum head on the top of my arm in bluey purples in a watercolour style. The tattoo artist reckons it'll take about 3 or 4 hours....gulp! Any tips?? E x

Thanks everyone - I've just taken up running, so I'm hoping that this will help with the last 10 pounds. I'm going to be running in a half marathon in October to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Casper - I'm working on those muscles!! Erika x

Hey everyone Joanna - Marie - 2.8 pounds in a week is an awesome loss.:happy: I have never lost that much in a week. You should be super proud of yourself.:flowerforyou: Unfortunately it is fairly normal to lose lots in the first week, especially if you have been watching your sodium. Still, nearly 3 pounds the second week…

Brilliant! Pleased for you :happy:

Kendra - Well done on the Size 18, I had a very similar experience in Debenhams in October when I was looking for a dress for a wedding. I think the shop assistant thought I was nuts! It's a fabulous feeling. :flowerforyou: hdelamore - Sounds like you're doing very well :happy: Rudie - Congrats on the wedding, and the…

Hey everyone, Welcome to all newbies - nice to see you here. Lee, I am sorry to hear about your Aunt. Things like this are never easy. Thinking of you. Good luck with getting back to the gym etc. I know you can do it! I had a very excessive weekend...:blushing: It was of course my usual problem of the booze! Wine is just…

Thank you :blushing: Do it...Doooo itttttttttttt! :laugh: E x

Lee/KP - Hope you're both doing ok. Mimi/Sparkle - Good luck on your runs. I'll try and sponsor you in a few eeks when I have a bit of spare cash. Feel free to remind me. Plnatpot - Well done on the loss, glad you're feeling a bit more positive. I've got a tricky weekend coming up (again). Straight after work I'm off to my…

I did thank you. Had a lovely pizza, and then warm chocolate cake with vanilla icecream. I also had a glass of wine!! Screw it, it's not like it's every day and I shall be going for a run tonight. The weather is glorious. I'm hoping it's going to last as I'm off to a wedding in York on Friday, and am staying over with my…

Thanks! I'm sure there is a pizza or some chocolate cake with my name on it....or maybe pizza AND cake :noway: I work in Aldwych, so very central. Erika x

I work in London too! It's my wedding anniversary today, we've been married for 7 years. So out to dinner tonight and I'm just going to have whatever I fancy. Hope you all have great weeks. Erika x

Well, a medium sized baked potato weighs on average about 250grams, and in an average portion of chip shop chips there are probably two or three of those, so you're looking at 500 - 750 grams. I did weigh a portion once and was so horrified by the number of calories that I've not had them since, and I can't find the entry…

Well done Kendra! You must be really chuffed. :drinker:

Welcome Joanna-Marie. Fingers crossed for your results Kendra. If you decide you want to run I've been told over and over again two things: get good shoes (as in go to a specialist shop and get your gait assessed) and start off really slowly....not to do too much too fast! Erika x

Hello everyone! Kendra - Glad the grading went ok. Let us know what the result is on Monday. I shall keep my fingers crossed for you! :drinker: Bobby - How did the monkfish go down? Did you use the Saturday Kitchen recipe in the end? :smile: Karen - Well done on the pound loss. Hopefully it won't be back! :flowerforyou:…

Hey everyone, Did the first day of couch to 5k yesterday....and i didn't die! :noway: It's a start! Clara - don't worry about your weigh in. It's probably excess sodium from your meal out. KP - Be nice, but just say you don't want one. Good luck! Erika x

Hey everyone, hope you're all ok? The 1/2 marathon is the Royal Parks Half Marathon (http://www.royalparkshalf.com/) and my work are entering a team. A couple of friend of mine have run marathons and half marathons before and have been banging on at me for ages to do some running with them. Anyway, they asked me to join…

Oh good god. Will someone please try and find where I left my sanity... ...I may have accidently just signed up for a half marathon. I can't run. :noway:

Hey everyone, I've got a cheese salad pitta for lunch...should've checked the pitta a bit better last night when making it, as it's a bit mouldy :sad: KP - consider your butt kicked :laugh: Back on the wagon for you! You can do it. :bigsmile: /Have a nice afternoon everyone. xxx

Yes, Gourmet Burger Kitchen...yummy but baaaaaaaaaaad. Try the veggie risotto at Zizzi's or the pasta with tomato and mozarella. Erika x

Hey everyone, hope you're all ok and managed to enjoy the sunshine yesterday. I managed to get some gardening done. Did quite well on food until tea time....GBK (and not till 10.30 pm so I was HUNGRY)...grr. It's so hard to eat well when out gigging. Need to try and do better on the weekends as they are my big downfall…