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? Hi.. I'm normally over on one of the other forums but have ventured over here looking for some help please..... My H is pretty overweight (the Wii fit said his BMI is 34 or 35 and he was right at...

I was sent home from work earlier with possible Swine Flu. I've had mild sniffles/cough for a few days but nothing remotely like flu so I didn't stay off. This morning at work I developed a fever...

Hello strangers, it been a while since i was here, I dont know if any of u guys remember me, but i was here a few years ago,. I am in need of advice and a sounding board and didnt know where else to...

This week we had a neighbour start drilling outside at 7.00am and today someone started pressure washing their driceway at 7.15am. Personally I think you should wait until after 8.00am - whats your...

Just pondering really and seeing if anyone's got any tips on this. I'm happy about 9st but I find this weight hard and unrealistic to maintain. I'm 9st 6 and my thighs feel wobbly (they're where I...

The bridesmaid dress has arrived. she told me when we ordered that it was only 1/2 and inch too small round the waist.... It;s mahoosive over my boobs and although I can get it fastened, i won't be...

My sister and her husband are contemplating a complete lifestyle change and running a pub in a small village on the North coast of Cornwall. Neither of them have done this before although my BIL is a...

My MIL is supposed to have my kids on a Monday. It used to be Tuesday/Thursday, but she wanted to swap so they could go to the caravan for a long weekend at the end of the week (fair enough) so it...

On Monday our cooker died. It just wouldn't turn on (electric). Electrician came yesterday and said there was nothing he could do. Meant to be coming back 'at some point' with more bits/a friend. In...

Suggestions for meals everyone can eat without feeling deprived (non dieting husband) or blowing the points bank...... Tonight we're having falafel, I've calculated that 6 falafel, 2 pitta, salad and...

My bro is doing the london to brighton cycle ride next weekend for BHF H doesnt agree with charity donations (no idea why - cant get it out of him) I sponsored my bro £20 from the joint account as it...

And if so, what? It is H's nephew's first communion next Saturday - I'd rather take charge of the present buying so dopey H doesn't go and spend £50 on a computer game or something (esp as his sister...

Got on the 6am train which had its own problems with signal failure on the line. Got into Euston and walked from there to Bishopsgate. At my desk by 7.40.

What weight loss programmes does everyone do? I normally just go in for the healthy diet and exercise thing, but am wondering now if something like WW or SW would be better/slightly more beneficial?...

I was out in Solihull today, with sister and we needed to eat. So we decided to go to Druckers cafe as I figured they'd have jacket potatoes and the like, keep my points low. Other options were Pizza...

Its my parents 30th Anniversary this summer and i'd like to plan a surprise party for them. I have spoken to some friends of theirs who live abroad (Holland, France) and they're planning to come over...

I really need to diet, as I am putting on weight now my daughter is BFing less and on solids and am not very good at not picking at food / buying rubbish when I'm not following rules. We have a local...

My children are being christened soon and I am wearing this dress: http://www.monsoon.co.uk/invt/45017740&bklist=icat,5,shop,women,dresses,smartdresses So I need some shoes to go with it, criteria...

Mrs Jess, and lovely hitchers. I have just read 'The Man in the picture' and I loved the way she writes, her descriptions are fantastic. The only downside is I don't do too well with scary stuff, but...

Mine that is ? can i just see what people think walking around by themselves/playing on the street/crossing roads alone, sleepovers with people you dont know very well - at 9 (just turned) i feel...

Sorry for the slightly needy post... A few days ago I found a pea-sized lump on my breast, I'm not too sure how long it's been there but I found it when I was prodding around near a bruise. I left it...

Do you have plans to go anywhere yet? i need some inspiration for places with decent walks. lakes is good but am looking for new places around that area. madam has just bought me a genuine issue SWAT...

My son does well in school, the only concerns his teacher has is with his handwriting. She gave me a handwriting book for us to practice in, I have bought him a left handed pen. Does anyone have any...

Eeek I've just had my 6th driving lesson and it was crap, it just seemed like I forgot everthing I've learnt and kept stalling the car. I couldn't seem to get my legs in gear and I couldn't wait to...

My children are being christened in May and I want to get a new outfit. I would like to look nice and vaguely "on trend" Given that fashion pretty much passes me by I am hoping that the good ladies...

My assisant, whilst in our open plan office, has just had a real go at me as if she is my manager. I am left open mouthed and it is out of character for her. What do I do now ? ignore? The rest of the...

Is it worth a read? Because I am really really struggling at the moment. There is so much going on with the CBT at the moment, so many challenges I am facing. We are covering my over eating as part of...

Outside of work I'm involved in an ongoing youth scheme which runs twice a week after school for a couple of hours. It's lead by a volunteer (barb, that got backing for the scheme) who sometimes...

My dad has just been diagnosed with dementia and I'm trying to find out more about how it might progress. At the moment to me he just seems like a slightly forgetful elderly man. He's 78 and still...