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haylee81
Weight Watchers Scales Problems!
haylee81, 19 September, 2011 at 11:15

So I purchased some weight watchers digital scales a few months ago and they give me differnet readings every time I stand on them. Today they have told me I have put on 6lbs in 3 days...not a chance....

Kaktus, sunday 5-Apr-26 4 592
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any one know syn value of this cookie?
Sunny Day, 21 March, 2009 at 18:32

I have some oat and raisin cookies from Sainsburys bakery, the ones that came in a pack of 5, any ideas how many syns they may be. As they area bakery item I know its just going to be a guesstimate, I...

Mohsin, saturday 4-Apr-26 14 8,146
Alanya
Hair & Makeup
Alanya, 22 May, 2025 at 09:13

My wedding isn't until 2027 - but how soon should you meet beauticians to trial makeup and hairstyles?

Michael, friday 3-Apr-26 3 32
betty
exercising when a bit ill
betty, 15 April, 2009 at 13:35

Is it really bad to exercise when you have a cold? Will it take longer to get better? It's not that bad but I have a bit of a chesty cough too. Gah! I lost 1.5lbs last week and was feeling so...

Svatoslavsvatr, thursday 2-Apr-26 4 625
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Make up trial disaster really effected my confidence
Kay, 20 December, 2024 at 12:30

As per the title I’ve had a make up trial with a very well known and successful company and they wasn’t cheap either however I hated it! I feel like I looked 10 years older , I suddenly had wrinkles I...

Bryan, thursday 2-Apr-26 6 334
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Bridal party makeup help!
Jordan, 11 January, 2026 at 10:11

I have sorted makeup for myself and majority of my bridal party. Due to time restrains, another artist will be needed. Wedding is in Northumberland. Majority of makeup artists require a minimum of 3...

Althea, tuesday 31-Mar-26 4 40
Amber
Wedding perfume
Amber, 19 November, 2025 at 17:29

Hiya all, Is anyone else finding it hard to pick a wedding perfume? I want something sweet amd vanilla but there are SO MANY to choose from. I was looking at Kayali The Wedding but a lot of people are...

Leoparker, monday 30-Mar-26 8 79
Becky&Tom2026
2026 Bride, really unsure about make up, help please!
Becky&Tom2026, 24 March, 2024 at 15:59

Hey everyone! Hope you are all having an awesome time building the visons for your day. I am a Sales Manager for a Wedding Venue and have been working weddings for 11 years so I have pretty seen...

EmilyFoster, monday 30-Mar-26 15 865 1
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Hair
Sophie, 10 February, 2025 at 07:08

Hello help a bride to be out . The first thing I booked was my hair when we set a day have now found out they are doing someone else wedding hair before mine they have said they can get to me by 10.30...

Chrome, sunday 29-Mar-26 7 168
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Slimming World and 8 months - need motivation and help.
lyndz67, 25 March, 2014 at 15:24

Hello Have been doing slimming world for 7 weeks now and lost 9lbs so far (i think i may put on when i weigh tomorrow). Ideally i want to lost a between stone and half and 2 stone by my wedding in...

Steve, wednesday 18-Mar-26 12 8,060
MrsW2b
SW- Can you eat oatcakes as a Healthy Extra B choice? (on a red day) ??
MrsW2b, 1 July, 2008 at 19:14

Hiya, Was wondering if anyone knows if I could have Nairn Oatcakes as a healthy extra B choice? Its just I struggle as I can't have wheat - bread, crackers etc. Thanks

Nadeemabbas, wednesday 18-Mar-26 12 41,070
Sambarine
5:2 diet
Sambarine, 8 January, 2015 at 15:53

Has anyone done this diet? My parents had a lot of success with it, I'm just worried I couldn't stick with the fasting days as I'm a real grazer... however, with only 4 1/2 months til the wedding and...

Locna, monday 16-Mar-26 12 3,560
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WW - lowest point tortila wraps?
SAM83, 11 May, 2009 at 18:49

Fancy a wrap for dinner tomorrow - which ones are the lowest points please? TIA

Steve, monday 9-Mar-26 11 2,161
Zooropa
slimming world - am I wasting my time?
Zooropa, 21 May, 2009 at 10:05

I have been following weight watchers since august and in the first few months managed to lose 3 stone. In that time I didn't feel my leader was much support so I've given up classes and am trying to...

Steve, monday 9-Mar-26 9 17,436
Doughnut
Celeb weights - do you compare yourself?
Doughnut, 9 June, 2009 at 19:00

Do you ever see these and compare yourself? I do; I can't help it. The latest example is Chantelle from Big Brother who is 9st7 and 5ft 7: She looks great, don't get me wrong, and I feel a bit mean...

Steve, sunday 8-Mar-26 11 1,022
xkimx007
Make-up Artists - Yorkshire
xkimx007, 28 February, 2022 at 20:09

Hi all, Wondering if anyone has any recommendations for make-up artists in Yorkshire? I am very particular when it comes to my make-up but also don't want to have an actual mental breakdown if I...

Blessing, friday 6-Mar-26 2 108
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Wedding skin prep (guildford?)
Eve, 13 March, 2025 at 10:42

Hello, I’m wondering what everyone is doing to prep their skin for the big day? I’m thinking about having monthly facials in the run up and wondered if anyone had any recommendations for somewhere...

Bryan, wednesday 4-Mar-26 4 79
Sutton
Antique Brass Mirror
Sutton, 3 June, 2024 at 14:53

Are vintage mirrors worth anything?

Steve, monday 2-Mar-26 2 39
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It's joy to know you, wishing the nicest things always for you, not only today, but all the year through because you are really a joy to know.
zmallince, 13 July, 2011 at 15:26

It's joy to know you, wishing the nicest things always for you, not only today, but all the year through because you are really a joy to know. Jordan Shoes - cheap nike air jordans - high quality...

Steve, saturday 28-Feb-26 194
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Those difficult last few pounds
nobumbooby, 3 May, 2011 at 14:50

Hi there This is my first post- if you are wondering where my username comes from it is because, despite being slightly chubby, I have no bum and too much boob! My story is that I was a skinny at uni...

Steve, saturday 28-Feb-26 8 2,098
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Makeup or hair for bridesmaids
Jessica, 13 January, 2025 at 16:34

Hi everyone, i’m currently planning my August 2026 wedding and we are trying to do it as budget as possible. I’m having 4 bridesmaids and have received a lot of quotes for hair and makeup for myself...

Jerrt, friday 27-Feb-26 13 712 1
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Slimming World vs Starbucks
Jacksmum, 15 August, 2008 at 18:43

Hi everyone, I'm back on track with SW. I lost 6 1/2 stones and have recently put most of it back on and am really mad with myself. Basically I fell off the wagon and have not been able to get my head...

Steve, monday 23-Feb-26 3 4,743
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Losing weight
Joanna, 8 October, 2023 at 21:04

Hi all. I want to get a stone off before my wedding in April 24. I don't want to go mad. I have no idea what diet to follow . Ant tips so greatfully received as I want to focus a bit on this and have...

Arthur, sunday 22-Feb-26 23 720
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Small Bridal Party Make-up
Jordan, 11 January, 2026 at 08:24

I have already secured a makeup artist for myself (bride) and the majority of my bridal party. Due to time restraints, another artist is needed. Im struggling to find anyone who will travel and...

Daniel, monday 16-Feb-26 2 18
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Bridesmaid make up question
Alieyah, 31 January, 2026 at 16:57

Hi all! I have 3 bridesmaids, one of my bridesmaids everyday make up look is very, very glam (huge lashes, overlined lips, always wearing a bold colour on her lips, and dark winged eyeliner) my other...

Alieyah, sunday 15-Feb-26 3 31
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Make up or hair which to do first?
Katrina, 18 January, 2024 at 10:24

Hey all, Just a quick one does hair get done first or make up? I suppose it depends on who is doing it I would have thought. As long as the dress does not have to go over my head. I might invite them...

Morgan, friday 13-Feb-26 10 651
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Black Bridal Hairdressers in the West Midlands
Katrina, 29 February, 2024 at 11:33

Good Morning all, I am after a black hairdresser to do my hair morning of my wedding next year Feb 2025. Does anyone know of any good hairdressers in the West Midlands? Please let me know many thanks...

Steve, wednesday 11-Feb-26 1 34
Beglin
Hiya♥️
Beglin, 21 January, 2024 at 04:47

Ladies!!! Wedding dress shops you can recommend me? I am in West Sussex’s, Petworth is my closest town…happy to go to London to shop though. However if you know any shops closer to home, please share!...

Steve, tuesday 10-Feb-26 1 60
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Blush!
Daria, 1 August, 2024 at 13:04

Hi lovelies, I'm the bride to be and I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced and solved this problem. I blush violently whenever any sort of attention is on me. I hate being the centre of...

Steve, monday 9-Feb-26 1 50
Kim
Surrey/berkshire based hair and make up artist needed
Kim, 12 March, 2024 at 11:35

Hey all you lovelies out there, I am looking for a reasonably priced hair and make-up artist for myself and 2 bridesmaids Sept 2024. have been let down by my original supplier (baby due on my wedding...

Steve, wednesday 4-Feb-26 3 165
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Make up and Hair
Alison, 17 August, 2025 at 16:30

Hi can anyone recommend anyone for hair and make up in Cotswolds (Gloucestershire) please, I really don’t know where to go

Angela, monday 26-Jan-26 6 151 1
*Pugsley*
Newbie to weight loss forum
*Pugsley*, 21 January, 2013 at 20:32

Hi everyone, This is my first time on the weight loss threads, I'm just looking for a little motivation and advice. Over the past couple of years I've put on just over a stone and a half which might...

Steve, friday 23-Jan-26 10 1,898 1

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