Nicola

Frankie!!! I've finished Dexter!! There were just enough differences to make it seem like a fresh story. I'm thinking 9/10. I'm holding out for the 10/10 review it seems!!

This forum is so supportive isn't it. It seems like whenever anyone has a problem or needs encouragement, everyone is behind them. It's really nice!! Well the scales thing is fine. There was quite a few people at weightwatchers that would try really hard and not slip up all week and stay the same weight. They'd literally cry at the meetings but the following week they'd always lose weight and sometimes they'd lose 3 or 4 lb (I think the average was about 2lb a week) So I think you'll be fine

A bank holiday every fortnight sounds fabulous to me! I've just been to Jesmond Dene which is a really nice park area in the middle of the city (if you get a chance to google it I'd take a look at the images) It was created by William Armstrong in the 1860's for his Fiancee. He built a chapel in the centre to hold the wedding ceremony and the surrounding woodland creates a rural setting which you'd never place in a city. It's just beautiful and it's protected land now so can never be developed. We had a few drinks and nibbles in the sun. Really chilled out!

I hope your spring rolls were nice Frankie!

Morning!!!

So far I'm at chapter 16 with Dexter and really enjoying it. I've been laying low too.....was at my friends BBQ yesterday and out with Ross's parents on Saturday so just popped in for a few minutes to see if there was anything major happening!

Well done you on your pigging out day! I don't think thats bad at all! Considering that you've been doing really well all other days I think that's ok. I wouldn't be too disheartened by the scales result. I used to go to Weightwatchers (which I'm going back to on Thursday) and they say that some people are on a fortnightly cycle so you may notice no difference in the first week but you'll definitely lose weight on the second week. You're doing all the right things and making a change to your lifestyle so it has to happen! Keep your chin up :)

This bank holiday is called Spring Bank Holiday.....you're right about May Day! I'm terrible!

Do you have any plans for bank holiday?

The bank holiday question is a good one. I think it's May Day but I'm not 100% certain. We seem to have loads in the space of 6 weeks and I can never keep track!! haa!! Its a good excuse for sleeping late and having a lazy day! I'll check it out!

Ooooooh how did your 'day off the wagon' go? Were you bad in a good way? Is the healthy eatinf diet going well? I wish I had your will power! The talk of food always makes my mouth water......especially chocolate food!

My Mother and Sister came over last night for Dinner and I made Fajitas. I use quorn which is really low in fat, peppers, onion, extra virgin olive oil, salsa and kidney beans so they're not too bad for you. I love the BBQ spice to go with them too.......now my mouths watering!! eeek!!

Haaa!! Sergant Frankie indeed!! I'm up to chapter 11 now.......I didn't realise how unintelligent LaGuerta is!! It doesn't translate at all in the TV series.

Yeah Great Expectations! I was bought a box set of classics by a relative for my 10th (ish) birthday Goodness knows why they thought that was a good present for a 10 year old The set contained Great Expectations, A tale of two cites, Swiss Family Robinson, Treasure Island, Emma and others that I can't remember but not very child orientated books I think. But I loved Great Expectations because Pip starts out as a boy and I suppose it's a story of his growing up isn't it so it must have appealed to me.

I think that A Christmas Carol is amazing! I would definitely recommend that one. I've read the Pickwick Papers but didn't really enjoy it too much and Nicholas Nickleby is really good. I haven't really read a lot of Dickens.... maybe 5 books. I think I'd like to read more but they can be pretty heavy going can't they.

Made a good start on Dexter.....4 chapters! Is that sufficient Sergant Frankie Sir yes Sir!!! Haa! :lol:

It's good and I think having seen the series already I've got pre-made characters in my mind

Haaaaa.....I used to read the usual R L Stine horror book too but looking at this lot I didn't have a totally normal teenage book phase....think I'm going backwards actually. The first book I read on my own was Great Expectations (???!!) and then I read more Dickens and a fell in love with the classics. Now....at the grand old age of 28, I love Harry Potter and Twilight!! haa!!

Right.....I'm going to have a quick shower, put on my PJs and settle down with Dexter for the night The thought of extra long body blast sessions is terrifying! The woman who takes the class is a bully and really pushes you through. eeeek! I used to go twice a week but I've not had time for the last few months. I'm planning to go back in two weeks time and I'm not looking forward to it!!

How's your healthy lifestyle going? Hopefully well!