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  • Lucielle I haven't heard of "The Secret". Is it worth a read?

    HI and October, thanks for your kind words. Not so sure I 'sparkle' anymore, but will try to give it a polish :D.

    Knit Witch, it's worth a try eh?! Thank you.

    nmlc, I'm glad you found something that works for you and I'm all for freedom of choice. I probably would've tried something other than SW a while ago, if I wasn't so involved with my class (I do the weighing in of everyone at the scales and count many members as friends). However, the SW plan does suit me and works well when I actually stick to it. I find I need to be accountable for myself by going to a group, and it has become a social thing for me too (I don't get out much lol). I look forward to a time when, like you, I can say I am at target weight :D.
    Debts @ LBM £23,729.31. Debts @ 08/04/2016 £0 :j
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  • MiL has been feeling down since we got back from holiday. I think it's been a shock to the system being alone again after being with my noisy rabble for a week! Anyway, we took her out for the afternoon yesterday to a Nat Trust place. We are members, and MiL bought the coffees, so a NSD was had :T. It was a nice afternoon.

    Went food shopping today - £97 :eek:. This also included a new lunch bag and bottle for DS2, but still :eek:.
    Debts @ LBM £23,729.31. Debts @ 08/04/2016 £0 :j
    Best win so far - holiday to Florida
  • beanielou
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    :eek: indeed.
    Glad you had a nice day apart from that though :)
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  • lucielle
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    It certainly makes you think about how you 'think' about things. I must dig it out and read it again.
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  • Lucielle I haven't heard of "The Secret". Is it worth a read?

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    I have an ebook version which I can email to you if you don't want to buy the actual book?
  • mummytogirls
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    Awww you are so good with your MIL PLMBL :D. My MIL text on Friday inviting us round to discuss a family holiday :eek:, we don't really do going away with people so this will be an interesting conversation :rotfl: xx
    Mummytogirls x

  • poohbear59
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    I loved reading about thoughts on MILs and holidays. I just had DS1s MIL here for two weeks. He was here most but not all the time. He is very tolerant.

    I have been at target weight for 11 months now. I keep going to group because it keeps me on the rails lol. And for me too it is a social occasion. I don't get out much either.
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  • beanielou
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    I cant stay at target Pooh for love nor money so well done you :)
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    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • I have an ebook version which I can email to you if you don't want to buy the actual book?

    Thanks EE. Would I need a Kindle or similar to read it? I don't have anything like that, but would love a copy if it can just be read as an email?? Not very 'up' on that kind of technology I'm afraid :o Xx
    Debts @ LBM £23,729.31. Debts @ 08/04/2016 £0 :j
    Best win so far - holiday to Florida
  • beanielou wrote: »
    I cant stay at target Pooh for love nor money so well done you :)

    And neither should you be on your birthday!! Happy Birthday Beanie :bdaycake: Xx
    Debts @ LBM £23,729.31. Debts @ 08/04/2016 £0 :j
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