Felix's new to SW diary!

Felix said:
Hi everyone.

Just weighed in and I've gained 1lb! Which I was expecting because of my awful weekend. I've got the worst stomach ache ever and I'm really bloated which is giving me back ache too! I've been 100% today though so I'm going to really try hard this week.
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Ah hun I'm sorry you had a gain but like you said you were expecting it. Let's push through this week 100% and smile on Monday :) xxx
 
Not caught up with your posts yet, just popping on to say hello and see how things are going. I see you put on- 1lb is nothing!! You'll have that off next week, it's a big poo that.
 
Hi all! Haven't posted properly for ages!

Today's menu -

Breakfast: 2x weetabix with skimmed milk

Snack: grapes

Lunch: Mugshot, yoghurt and satsuma

Snack: satsuma and banana

I also had some 'Herman' cake which a lady at work made. It's made from sourdough and is packed with apple, pineapple, cherries, cinnamon and almonds. It's German I think! Only had a small bit but don't know how to syn it, so I'm going to have a syn free meal for tea then should be ok. I can't imagine it being more than 15!! It was GORGEOUS though!!

Think I'm going to make sweet potato and lentil curry for tea. Was meant to be going shopping for my nieces birthday present but it's chucking it down and the traffic in Leeds is ridiculous so it can wait until tomorrow... Going home to my parents house on Friday night as my brother is coming up from stoke with my baby nephew, and I'm going to see my two beautiful nieces too :) can't wait!! I don't get to see my family much even though they are only 40 minutes away in the car, but as I can't drive it makes it hard and I feel guilty asking my OH to ferry me round everywhere! Will be coming back on Saturday evening as OH has his 'leaving do' from work (even though he left last Friday! Waiting until after payday haha). His work friends will be having pre drinks here so need to make sure the house is spotless!!

Also I've realised something today! Since Monday I've been having terrible stomach ache and I've been so bloated, and I've realised Monday is when I decided to stop drinking coffee/tea and I swapped to green tea. I thought it relieved bloating but apparently it makes you windy! I'm windy enough as it is! So I'll not be having any more of that!!

Also I'm a happy bunny today because i got drenched on the way home but came back to two packages. A new iPhone case and a MAC mascara! I got one of their mascaras to try and for some reason it didn't seem to have the 'suction' when you pulled the wand out so the brush was just totally full of the product and it was unusable! I emailed them and they replies straight away saying they would send me a replacement no questions asked. I'm really impressed with their customer service. I could have easily made the whole story up haha (I didn't by the way!!!)

Wow this was a long post..... Off to make tea!
 
Oooh I love coming home to a parcel it's exciting lol! x
 
Try Kanebo 38'C mascara... I LUVS IT. Not really a fan of MAC unfortunately, apart from the foundation. Still buy stuff like, then think why the hell did I buy this? Haha.
 
I've not been impressed with MAC so far. OH got me two of the sets they had available at Christmas time from Debenhams and the mascara was dodgy, the eyeliner doesn't stay on very long and the lipstick dries my lips out! Don't think I'll be buying any of their stuff again. I'll check the mascara out. Im always on the look out for new stuff to try but always end up going back to my old favourites. Really want to try a new foundation but I seem to be allergic to 99% of skincare/foundation and Clinique & Vichy are the only brands which don't flare my skin up! So annoying!
 
Ok I am considering buying a treadmill. I have £200 of vouchers from work which can be exchanged for loads of places including Argos and Amazon. I am a total exercise-phobe but really need to get myself in to shape! I've seen a motorised treadmill with great reviews in Argos! Question is, would I use it a few times then not bother and leave it to collect dust?! Someone help meeeeee!!!
 
Felix said:
Ok I am considering buying a treadmill. I have £200 of vouchers from work which can be exchanged for loads of places including Argos and Amazon. I am a total exercise-phobe but really need to get myself in to shape! I've seen a motorised treadmill with great reviews in Argos! Question is, would I use it a few times then not bother and leave it to collect dust?! Someone help meeeeee!!!
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I would go for it, would love to have one to exercise in the comfort of my home while watching tv! :D I have a total fear of treadmills but I do like the cross-trainers.

Plus vouchers are awesome coz they seem like free money so you can buy whatever you want with them (at least that's how I view them lol).

It won't sit around collecting dust if you don't let it!
x
 
Felix said:
I'm really considering it!! Although, I could exchange it for £200 topshop vouchers haha!
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Oooh that's super tempting. But with all this eating on plan on SW soon the clothes will all be too big! :cool: I'd be super tempted to go for the topshop vouchers but in the long run the treadmill would be a very sensible choice that helps you on your journey to being slim! :D

X
 
I think it's all down to you. I KNOW for a fact, I would use it a few times and then it would get left. My mum bought one a few years ago and the same thing happened with that. I personally wouldn't waste my vouchers on that, I'd use them for something I need or that I'd definitely use a lot - it's kind of like you're getting it for "free" haha so I want to get the best from that. But like I said, only you know whether that will happen for you :)

If you do go for TopShop vouchers, don't use them until you're near target or your clothes will get too big for you! I got Next Vouchers for Xmas and I'm saving them for when I'm closer to target. They are valid until Jan 2012 so hopefully I'll have well enough time :)
 
Felix said:
I've not been impressed with MAC so far. OH got me two of the sets they had available at Christmas time from Debenhams and the mascara was dodgy, the eyeliner doesn't stay on very long and the lipstick dries my lips out! Don't think I'll be buying any of their stuff again. I'll check the mascara out. Im always on the look out for new stuff to try but always end up going back to my old favourites. Really want to try a new foundation but I seem to be allergic to 99% of skincare/foundation and Clinique & Vichy are the only brands which don't flare my skin up! So annoying!
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See I get on really well with their stuff. Everyone is different though I suppose eh. Clinique is def good for sensitive skin tho!

Felix said:
Ok I am considering buying a treadmill. I have £200 of vouchers from work which can be exchanged for loads of places including Argos and Amazon. I am a total exercise-phobe but really need to get myself in to shape! I've seen a motorised treadmill with great reviews in Argos! Question is, would I use it a few times then not bother and leave it to collect dust?! Someone help meeeeee!!!
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Chipmunk89 said:
I think it's all down to you. I KNOW for a fact, I would use it a few times and then it would get left. My mum bought one a few years ago and the same thing happened with that. I personally wouldn't waste my vouchers on that, I'd use them for something I need or that I'd definitely use a lot - it's kind of like you're getting it for "free" haha so I want to get the best from that. But like I said, only you know whether that will happen for you :)

If you do go for TopShop vouchers, don't use them until you're near target or your clothes will get too big for you! I got Next Vouchers for Xmas and I'm saving them for when I'm closer to target. They are valid until Jan 2012 so hopefully I'll have well enough time :)
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What she said ^^ they def just sit around gathering dust. They make great coat hangers lol. And not just that they're bloody big and noisy too. You won't be able to have it on whilst watching telly as you wont hear the telly over it. The ones in the gym are noisy enough and they cost thousands.

If you're into the idea there's websites where you can hire them and id try that first see if you actually do use it. I'd also use it for clothes when closer to goal though. Think of all the lovely summer clothes cause you'll be a good few sizes smaller by then ;)

Chipmunk I hope you mean Jan 2013 lol x
 
Argh- i'm going to say go for Topshop vouchers too, or maybe some smaller pieces of equipment? I'm forever buying stuff and I never use it, then it gets in my way for months before I eventually sell it for a tenth of the price I paid for it. Not saying you'd do that, but it would be a shame to waste all that money when you could buy lots of lovely clothes :)

If you want a line of cosmetics for sensitive skin have you tried Bare Minerals/ Bare Escentuals? Or Laura Geller?
 
Rkmriddell said:
Chipmunk I hope you mean Jan 2013 lol x
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Oh God, of course. It always takes me ages to get used to a new year haha.
 
Ok I have decided against the treadmill. It would definitely NOT get used!!

Today has been very boring at work...

Breakfast - 2x weetabix with skimmed milk and a milky coffee (HExA & B)

Snack - fresh pineapple

Lunch - mugshot, yoghurt and banana

Snack - Pom bear crisps (4 syns) and a satsuma

Having left over curry for tea, which was so good last night. Also off to buy my niece a birthday present. Haven't got a clue what to buy!!
 
JezVonSavage said:
Argh- i'm going to say go for Topshop vouchers too, or maybe some smaller pieces of equipment? I'm forever buying stuff and I never use it, then it gets in my way for months before I eventually sell it for a tenth of the price I paid for it. Not saying you'd do that, but it would be a shame to waste all that money when you could buy lots of lovely clothes :)

If you want a line of cosmetics for sensitive skin have you tried Bare Minerals/ Bare Escentuals? Or Laura Geller?
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I'm feeling the topshop vouchers! Will go towards a nice summer wardrobe. Not that you'd get much at topshop for £200! Maybe a couple of dresses and some shoes...

I have been wanting to try bare minerals for ages! I bought Avon's mineral foundation which was so so good but it flared my skin up. I have really bad acne which won't go away no matter what, so I like a fuller coverage foundation but every one I've tried doesn't agree with me. I've never heard of Laura Geller, where can I get it from? I was thinking of buying some bare minerals when I get paid but I'm sick of spending 30 quid on foundation then ending up being allergic to it. It's a nightmare!
 
If you have a department store near you that sells it you can go get a free makeover and check its ok for your skin. Went with my friend when she went to test it out. No pressure to buy though she did buy it anyway and now swears by it. It's good coz you get different shades in the set and just match it to your skin and also means you can just make it a touch darker in summer when you get a tan! X

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