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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 4 607
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 4 629
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 15 907 1
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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 8,071
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 41,154
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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 2,182
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 17,467
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 1,036
Sutton
Antique Brass Mirror
Sutton, 3 June, 2024 at 14:53

Are vintage mirrors worth anything?

Steve, monday 2-Mar-26 2 46
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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 2,115
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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 4,744
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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 23 746
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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 43
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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 10 673
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 64
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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 65
SaSaSi
Green Tea & CLA
SaSaSi, 14 February, 2011 at 11:21

Hi Ladies, Im stuck in weight loss limbo - half a pound here, half a pound there, stay same, eat rubbish, gain 2lb, lose 2lb, lose half lb etc etc I stayed the same at my last weigh in & have ate...

Steve, saturday 3-Jan-26 1 762
Jodie
mua Bride only
Jodie, 23 July, 2025 at 15:21

Hello, Im getting married May 2026 down the Gower and im struggling yo find a MUA that will come out to do just my make up. Any suggestions? Thank you x

Steve, friday 2-Jan-26 2 62
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Best Fitness dvd?
, 24 April, 2013 at 10:40

Hey guys! As we have just moved into a new house i have had to cancel my weight watchers membership and gym membership just too expensive! However, i am using my fitness pal to keep track of my eating...

Samuel, wednesday 10-Dec-25 12 2,028
LittlePea19
Argh Bigger Bride freak out!
LittlePea19, 5 April, 2017 at 17:17

Hi All, Having a massive wibble today.. I'm not a skinny girl, I'm a size 20-22 on the high street and I really don't want to be a big bride... I might have been looking at to many pictures of models...

Steve, wednesday 10-Dec-25 5 1,920
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Operation Wedding Body Starts Today!
SallyADenton, 8 September, 2014 at 16:14

Hey Ladies, its a bit long sorry! I am starting Operation Wedding Body today. Its daunting as over the last 2 years I have put on 4 STONE!!! I am gutted, I got comfortable and lazy and made excuses....

Steve, wednesday 10-Dec-25 7 1,301
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Slimming world tearing us apart
, 7 November, 2015 at 20:16

As with the title I'm scared we aren't going to make it to our wedding day. Every meal time has become a war zone. Arguing about the recipes arguing because be doesn't like his meals to be planned out...

Steve, wednesday 10-Dec-25 6 2,140
grace85
I've started the Cambridge diet.
grace85, 28 September, 2010 at 08:53

So today is day 1 of the cambridge diet for me. i know these next few days are going to be torture but i just need to keep thinking, this time next week i could be half a stone lighter!!

Dan, monday 17-Nov-25 20 4,342
bluemoongirly
is it me or does slimfast taste awful?
bluemoongirly, 5 April, 2012 at 13:05

Hi everyone, Im new, and have been trying to loose weight for about a year, prob lost about a stone trying to be as lowGI as possible. However, i seem to have reached a plateau and need to shift...

Dan, monday 17-Nov-25 2 1,396
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Fruitrian and weight loss?
chai0304, 28 April, 2012 at 08:37

So Ive just started being a fruitarian. Im not eating meat, or vegetables, or pastas.. basically eating fruit and that's it. So im not counting calories, im just eating fruit and drinking fruit...

Dan, monday 17-Nov-25 4 1,044
kathryn2010
so proud of me
kathryn2010, 3 July, 2012 at 21:05

Iv been doing slimmers world for 13 weeks now and to date iv lost 2 stone 11lbs xxx

Dan, monday 17-Nov-25 4 635
*Pugsley*
30 minute walk
*Pugsley*, 16 November, 2013 at 14:07

Hi guys Im terrible when it comes to exercise, I really am so unfit & so busy so I don't really have time to join a gym. Do you think if I did a 30min walk in my lunch break at work it'd make a...

Dan, monday 17-Nov-25 13 1,749
MrsHD2015
Fat arms ruining everything!!
MrsHD2015, 7 December, 2013 at 09:38

Hi all I am not particularly overweight, I am a size 12 and 5ft4, I am planning to lose a little weight before the big day (18 months to go). I tried on some dresses the other day and they made my...

Dan, monday 17-Nov-25 21 5,489
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Anyone doing their own hair and makeup?
Caitlin, 12 December, 2023 at 20:24

Anyone here planning on doing their own hair and makeup for the wedding? Any tips/Youtube channels I should watch? Im going for a more natural/soft look so I feel like myself and my bridesmaids can...

Dan, monday 17-Nov-25 8 866 1
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Dress shopping when not at ideal weight
, 26 August, 2011 at 19:42

Hi guys, My boyfriend and I are getting married next August (YAY!!!!). I have piled on the pounds in recent years and now have a real reason to give myself a kick up the backside and get myself into...

Dan, monday 17-Nov-25 2 1,202
smccallum
Lighter Life
smccallum, 2 January, 2015 at 14:22

Happy New Year ladies! I was just wondering whether anyone has had any experience (personal or know somebody) who has tried Lighter Life or Lighter Life Fast (the 5:2 diet)? Thanks.

Dan, friday 14-Nov-25 10 2,416
RuthG
Anyone doing cambridge diet?
RuthG, 26 May, 2009 at 14:07

Hi all, very long time no see! I'm back doing the CD, I've lost 14.5 lbs in 2 weeks, so I'm quite happy with that. I know that VLCDs are a bit of a bone of contention on here, but I'm using this as a...

Dan, friday 14-Nov-25 14 4,143

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