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This time I will grip onto the wagon and not fall off again

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  • the.new.me
    the.new.me Posts: 195 Forumite
    in_need_of_direction wrote: »
    I love ginger cake.

    try this one: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2090637/ginger-cake-

    It is a lot like McVities and very moreish I have cooked it a few times and it's always disappeared really quickly round here ;)
    Saving for Xmas 2015 #84 £163.00 ~ £365
    SPC 2015 # 43 (£340.28) banked + (£3.86) in SP £344.14 Total ~ £500
    NSD J 19/19 F 7/10
    Lunches to Uni F 6/16
    Loan: [STRIKE]£2000[/STRIKE] £1000 50% paid, Mum [STRIKE]£7800[/STRIKE] £4900 33.7% paid, [STRIKE]CC £200 [/STRIKE] PAID ,[STRIKE] DWP £740.16[/STRIKE] £544.16 26.5% PAID, Over draft £2000 Total [STRIKE]£12740[/STRIKE] £8444.16 33.7% paid
  • the.new.me
    the.new.me Posts: 195 Forumite
    :j Gamble free for 3 whole months :j

    I can't believe how much my debts have come down since I stopped it's even shocked me, it has been really hard at times and a battle between my stupid side of the brain and my sensible side, it's like a war that been taking place.

    I have decided I am going to treat myself to a hot chocolate at uni and a huge cookie :p not at all MSE but sometimes rules are meant to be broken ;).
    Saving for Xmas 2015 #84 £163.00 ~ £365
    SPC 2015 # 43 (£340.28) banked + (£3.86) in SP £344.14 Total ~ £500
    NSD J 19/19 F 7/10
    Lunches to Uni F 6/16
    Loan: [STRIKE]£2000[/STRIKE] £1000 50% paid, Mum [STRIKE]£7800[/STRIKE] £4900 33.7% paid, [STRIKE]CC £200 [/STRIKE] PAID ,[STRIKE] DWP £740.16[/STRIKE] £544.16 26.5% PAID, Over draft £2000 Total [STRIKE]£12740[/STRIKE] £8444.16 33.7% paid
  • the.new.me
    the.new.me Posts: 195 Forumite
    Just received a cheque from HM revenue for £720.57 so I can give my mum another £700 from that so my debt will go down again by :jquite a bit
    Saving for Xmas 2015 #84 £163.00 ~ £365
    SPC 2015 # 43 (£340.28) banked + (£3.86) in SP £344.14 Total ~ £500
    NSD J 19/19 F 7/10
    Lunches to Uni F 6/16
    Loan: [STRIKE]£2000[/STRIKE] £1000 50% paid, Mum [STRIKE]£7800[/STRIKE] £4900 33.7% paid, [STRIKE]CC £200 [/STRIKE] PAID ,[STRIKE] DWP £740.16[/STRIKE] £544.16 26.5% PAID, Over draft £2000 Total [STRIKE]£12740[/STRIKE] £8444.16 33.7% paid
  • the.new.me
    the.new.me Posts: 195 Forumite
    Yayy saw OH last night wasn't expecting to see him :j we had take away and lots of cuddles and had a chance to talk properly.

    We made a pact last night today is going to be our last day of smoking I'm going to use my e-cig and he's going cold turkey, I did well on my e-cig last time and I got down to lowest nicotine level ready to quit then I started again due to the stress of my mum having cancer, uni and everything else that was going on. This time I will stick to it :o
    Saving for Xmas 2015 #84 £163.00 ~ £365
    SPC 2015 # 43 (£340.28) banked + (£3.86) in SP £344.14 Total ~ £500
    NSD J 19/19 F 7/10
    Lunches to Uni F 6/16
    Loan: [STRIKE]£2000[/STRIKE] £1000 50% paid, Mum [STRIKE]£7800[/STRIKE] £4900 33.7% paid, [STRIKE]CC £200 [/STRIKE] PAID ,[STRIKE] DWP £740.16[/STRIKE] £544.16 26.5% PAID, Over draft £2000 Total [STRIKE]£12740[/STRIKE] £8444.16 33.7% paid
  • the.new.me
    the.new.me Posts: 195 Forumite
    Had a clear out of my living room draw (the junk draw) I found 5 bottles of e liquid I bought before going on holiday so I won't need e liquid for a while and they are all sweet flavours so hopefully that will curb me munching through sweets as well. I have my battery on charge and it's all ready to go in the morning.

    I know for a fact I am going to be bad tempered for the first few days (DD has been warned) :rotfl: she's used to it as this is my fourth attempt but this time I am determined to stop. I'm starting on the highest nicotine level then I will drop it slowly over a few months so I don't get addicted to e cig instead. I have worked out I will save £1060 in a year even if I stay on the e liquid but that's not the plan.

    That will be put towards my debts then towards a holiday once I am debt free.
    Saving for Xmas 2015 #84 £163.00 ~ £365
    SPC 2015 # 43 (£340.28) banked + (£3.86) in SP £344.14 Total ~ £500
    NSD J 19/19 F 7/10
    Lunches to Uni F 6/16
    Loan: [STRIKE]£2000[/STRIKE] £1000 50% paid, Mum [STRIKE]£7800[/STRIKE] £4900 33.7% paid, [STRIKE]CC £200 [/STRIKE] PAID ,[STRIKE] DWP £740.16[/STRIKE] £544.16 26.5% PAID, Over draft £2000 Total [STRIKE]£12740[/STRIKE] £8444.16 33.7% paid
  • the.new.me
    the.new.me Posts: 195 Forumite
    edited 13 February 2015 at 10:37PM
    OK back to better habits weekly menu plan:

    Saturday me corn beef hash, DD fish pie and both peas
    Sunday Pulled beef skirt with mash and carrots
    Monday Breaded fish, Mash and carrots
    Tuesday Chicken kievs, jacket potato and salad
    Wednesday HM mac cheese and bacon with salad
    Thursday Left overs

    Then I will be going shopping on Wednesday so I will plan before I go from Thursday onwards :)

    My freezer is slowly starting to clear
    Saving for Xmas 2015 #84 £163.00 ~ £365
    SPC 2015 # 43 (£340.28) banked + (£3.86) in SP £344.14 Total ~ £500
    NSD J 19/19 F 7/10
    Lunches to Uni F 6/16
    Loan: [STRIKE]£2000[/STRIKE] £1000 50% paid, Mum [STRIKE]£7800[/STRIKE] £4900 33.7% paid, [STRIKE]CC £200 [/STRIKE] PAID ,[STRIKE] DWP £740.16[/STRIKE] £544.16 26.5% PAID, Over draft £2000 Total [STRIKE]£12740[/STRIKE] £8444.16 33.7% paid
  • the.new.me
    the.new.me Posts: 195 Forumite
    Day one of no smoking I am finally on the e-cig but OMG the first few times hit my throat, I have also had a healthy breakfast of porridge and fruit. First time I have eaten a healthy breakfast in ages. I will wait until later and see if my mood changes I'm waiting for it :eek: :eek:
    Saving for Xmas 2015 #84 £163.00 ~ £365
    SPC 2015 # 43 (£340.28) banked + (£3.86) in SP £344.14 Total ~ £500
    NSD J 19/19 F 7/10
    Lunches to Uni F 6/16
    Loan: [STRIKE]£2000[/STRIKE] £1000 50% paid, Mum [STRIKE]£7800[/STRIKE] £4900 33.7% paid, [STRIKE]CC £200 [/STRIKE] PAID ,[STRIKE] DWP £740.16[/STRIKE] £544.16 26.5% PAID, Over draft £2000 Total [STRIKE]£12740[/STRIKE] £8444.16 33.7% paid
  • the.new.me
    the.new.me Posts: 195 Forumite
    I have downloaded fitnesspal onto my mobile and I have started using it to lose weight, the bi-polar medication has caused me to put a lot of weight on and I'm no longer at a healthy weight and I feel so tired all the time yesterday I had:

    Breakfast porridge, fruit and a tablespoon of golden syrup
    Lunch cheese on toast, banana and yoghurt
    Dinner corned beef hash, and carrots

    I actually ate 5 portions of fruit and veg for a change.

    Today:

    Breakfast porridge, fruit and a tablespoon of golden syrup
    Lunch Banana and an apple with yoghurt.
    Dinner Roast beef, Yorkshire puddings, carrots and swede with gravy.

    I am determined to lose the weight this time.
    Saving for Xmas 2015 #84 £163.00 ~ £365
    SPC 2015 # 43 (£340.28) banked + (£3.86) in SP £344.14 Total ~ £500
    NSD J 19/19 F 7/10
    Lunches to Uni F 6/16
    Loan: [STRIKE]£2000[/STRIKE] £1000 50% paid, Mum [STRIKE]£7800[/STRIKE] £4900 33.7% paid, [STRIKE]CC £200 [/STRIKE] PAID ,[STRIKE] DWP £740.16[/STRIKE] £544.16 26.5% PAID, Over draft £2000 Total [STRIKE]£12740[/STRIKE] £8444.16 33.7% paid
  • the.new.me
    the.new.me Posts: 195 Forumite
    The e cig is working well I haven't been craving and it smells a lot nicer than cigarettes :)

    I am sticking to the diet too and I am actually starting to feel hunger rather than just grazing all the time. I am trying to eat at least 5 portions of fruit and veg.
    Saving for Xmas 2015 #84 £163.00 ~ £365
    SPC 2015 # 43 (£340.28) banked + (£3.86) in SP £344.14 Total ~ £500
    NSD J 19/19 F 7/10
    Lunches to Uni F 6/16
    Loan: [STRIKE]£2000[/STRIKE] £1000 50% paid, Mum [STRIKE]£7800[/STRIKE] £4900 33.7% paid, [STRIKE]CC £200 [/STRIKE] PAID ,[STRIKE] DWP £740.16[/STRIKE] £544.16 26.5% PAID, Over draft £2000 Total [STRIKE]£12740[/STRIKE] £8444.16 33.7% paid
  • the.new.me
    the.new.me Posts: 195 Forumite
    Made jam and lemon curd tarts today with DD haven't made them for years, that's DD's treats cooked for the week (I just need to resist eating them) :D

    My chq will be paid by Wednesday so I will see a huge change in the percentage paid off, it will finally be over the 40% mark which is the lowest I have ever been, I just can't wait until it's all gone and I can start with my saving plan for the deposit. :T

    The diet has been going very well so far and I am really trying hard to stick to it (bit hard with the smell of jam tarts cooking) I might just have a banana to curb my sweet tooth. :p

    I have been really trying to keep the house tidy - what is it with kids dropping things where they stand and leaving it :( it drives me mad she puts nothing away and I just seem to follow her around picking things up :mad:
    Saving for Xmas 2015 #84 £163.00 ~ £365
    SPC 2015 # 43 (£340.28) banked + (£3.86) in SP £344.14 Total ~ £500
    NSD J 19/19 F 7/10
    Lunches to Uni F 6/16
    Loan: [STRIKE]£2000[/STRIKE] £1000 50% paid, Mum [STRIKE]£7800[/STRIKE] £4900 33.7% paid, [STRIKE]CC £200 [/STRIKE] PAID ,[STRIKE] DWP £740.16[/STRIKE] £544.16 26.5% PAID, Over draft £2000 Total [STRIKE]£12740[/STRIKE] £8444.16 33.7% paid
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