100 days!

So... time to motivate this bottom of mine and get lighter for the next junket! I'm pretty sure I should have been an air hostess or at the very least be the wife of a hot airline pilot!!! Anyways... in 100 days I'm off on my USA road trip with my best pal and I want *cue spice girls song* I REALLY REALLY want... to have my 10th stone in my paws before I go... is it achievable? Absolutely... but will I sabotage myself? NOT THIS TIME MAMA! After my mental and wardrobe 'spring clean' it's time to focus on tracking, exercising, weighing portions and getting the last few stone gone!

So a 100 day countdown it is... my pink tracker will be with me at all times, a birthday gift that I'm going to use well! I've added my chart below, if anyone wants to try a challenge for themselves feel free to print it out and tag along with me! (I can email a PDF to anyone who would like it!) It's a 100 day countdown which will bring us to the 1st of August 2015 starting today! That's 14 weeks and 2 days! 1 lb a week is a stone lighter before you face the beach or bare all to the rest of the summer folk... think about it... 

I'll be doing a weekly countdown post, I'm going to exercise everyday so I'll track my progress on instagram, just to keep me even more accountable! So if you fancy it, tag along with me and set yourself a goal... want to fit into that bikini? Get into the next stone bracket? get a silver 7 or even hit goal? We all need something to keep us motivated and summers nearly here, and August is the month when everyone is in holiday mode, how do you really want to feel when it comes around... it's easy to get sidetracked and 'wait till the kids go back to school' ...but the arms will be out, flip flops donned, shorts and swimming cossies with limbs bared all over the shop! We all know that feeling of dread... well that could be gone and filled to the brim with the feeling of confidence! Imagine what you could lose in 100 days! Who's with me?!

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Happy Easter! x

And so the Easter challenge ends and what a success it was! Well done to everyone who took part and stuck with it!  I hope you're all enjoying your well earned Easter eggs... it was well worth the wait! It's great to see everyone motivating each other along the way! Weight Watchers Ireland and Choc Shot have given me some prizes to those who really stuck with it... so.... drum roll please...

1st place losing a fabulous total of -11lbs! 

Roisin C

Joint 2nd losing -10lbs each...

Caoimhe G & Jackie N

Joint 3rd place...

Kim F & Anne Marie McF

both losing -9.5lbs

If you could all send your postal address to ... theskinnydoll@gmail.com once I'm back from my holidays, I'll be sending you your goodies!

I hope you all have a lovely easter and that the chocolate isn't wrecking your heads too much! Just remember summer time is so close, so enjoy the day and onto the next challenge!

Here's my Easter egg... all the cute! 

Thanks again everyone, it's been the most successful challenge to date! 

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Skinny Bunny Weigh in 3!

Weigh-in 3! Losses all over the place! Just at the half way mark now, so stick with it... come Easter Sunday you can still be down a quarter of a stone! It would be nice to have that in the bag before all the summer stuff hits the shops and we're stripping off for a heatwave... what?!? I'm an optimist!

Willpower is in the mind... If you want it badly enough... you will do it... if you put a bit of faith in yourself... you will get there!

Check in below, if I've missed anyone or it slipped by just shout, I'll be removing those who haven't weighed in so far after this week ... and if you can't comment below, the post will be up on the Facebook Page, post your losses there and I'll catch them >>> https://www.facebook.com/TheSkinnyDoll

In four weeks you can be down 4lbs... 4lbs closer to goal, you're worth the effort... so stick with it.. on Easter Sunday you can have your choccie egg knowing you've earned it rather than eating it feeling guilty and facing the summer having to start again! 

Next week I'll be spilling the beans about the prizes for this challenge... EXCITED MUCH! x

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Easter Challenge...

And we're off! I've caught some weigh-ins, please let me know if I've missed you! I've put your names in alphabetical order (roughly!).. 

I had two anon people wanting to join, if you could comment again with a name I'll add you today... 

Comment your loss below, I'll update this on Wednesday and paste it to my Facebook page... 6 weeks to go... 6 lbs lighter anyone? Think of it like this... It will be summer before we realise and if we put in the effort now.. we can all be nearly half a stone lighter by then! If you need to visualise that.. when you're in the supermarket this week... pick up 6 packs of butter... yup ... that! 

Annnnnnnnd there's a surprise prize for the top three losers! so c'mon... who's with me?! 

A blank chart below for anyone wanting to do it at home... 

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Cadbury Bunny Try-Outs...

This day 7 weeks it will be Easter Monday! SEVEN! In weight loss terms... that's half a stone if you lose a pound a week... and who doesn't want to lose that!?!? A silver 7 for Easter!?! Yes please! So... anyone fancy a quick challenge?!

Now... This one will work like the others, and please only sign up for it if you're committed to stick to it for seven weeks... For those not wanting to post their losses, I'll post up a blank chart you can print out and mark up yourself next Monday... I know everyone has a different weigh in day but this challenge will run on Mondays... so a post will go up on Monday with the words 'weigh in' in the title ... comment below on your weekly weight LOSS... cause NO BODY is going to be UP!!! The following Monday your weight will be on the weekly chart! I'll post it on my Facebook page and tweet it mid week too, to keep a bit of healthy competition going! It's only 7 weeks... and just think losing 2 lbs a week would be a stone! A STONE!!! C'mon people... who's in?! Just think you could be like this sassy young lady... 

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Twas the night before Christmas...

A slight 'Doll' spin on the original...

T’was the night before Christmas, when all over the place...

There were mince pies and roses to stuff in my face…

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,

Sadly they’re extra large, AGAIN this year… 

The family were nestled all snug in their beds, 

Avoiding the kitchen for a midnight spread… 

Whilst rolling off my spanx and loosening bra straps, 

I was just settling down for a sugar free nap... 

When out in the kitchen there arose such a clatter, 

I sprang from the couch to see what was the matter... 

Away to the pantry, I flew like a flash, 

Tore open the fridge door and checked on my stash… 

The marshmallows on the door, like new-fallen snow 

Sent thoughts of a binge to my belly below... 

When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, 

But a marzipan Santa, and eight chocolate reindeer... 

A huge chunk of icing so luscious and slick, 

I knew in a moment, I’d probably be sick… 

The sweet-coated Santa, those sugared reindeer 

I closed my eyes tightly but still I could hear… 

"Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen! 

On, Comet! On, Cupid! On Donner and Blitzen! 

From the back of the cupboard, under the stairs in the hall… 

She’s got goodies hiding everywhere, we’re in for a ball!” 

I should have said no, resisted each bite… 

I fought the temptation with all of my might… 

The light from the fridge wasn't just a flirtation… 

The thought of a snack became infatuation… 

Dressed up in my bestest, sparkly red dress… 

Feeling a little tighter from too much excess… 

My mouth was still drooling, my ever increasing belly, 

shook when I laughed like a bowl full of jelly… 

And then, in a twinkling, I remembered the crisps… 

‘There’s dip in here somewhere’ I said licking my lips 

The peanuts, the pringles, the cheese and the crackers, 

Were pushing my mind far away from my tracker… 

I spoke not a word, but went straight to work, 

Ate all of the goodies… then turned with a jerk… 

And laying my hand, beside my heartburn, 

And shaking my head, up to bed I returned… 

I eased into bed, to the heavens I cried, 

If temptation was gone I’ll be skinny by and by… 

and I mumbled again as I turned for the night.. 

I’ll be good in the morning… till I take the first bite! 

I wish you all a very Happy Christmas… 

Be safe over the season, have a healthy and happy time 

with your loved ones, family and friends... xxx 

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Tis the season to count Propoints... fa la la la laaaaaa...

For the ProPointers amongst us...  last week my fabulous leader had this awesome list for all the goodies facing us over the coming weeks and it's too good not to share...

Christmas Dinner
Turkey, 2 Slices 60g - 3PP
Ham, 1 slice 35g - 1PP
Duck, roasted no skin 25g - 1PP
Goose, roasted, meat only medium slice 25g - 2PP
Cranberry Sauce 1 tbsp - 1PP
BallyMaloe Relishes, 1 tsp - 0PP
Ballymaloe Relishes, 2 tsp - 1PP
Mustard - 0PP
Chef Brown Sauce, 2 tbsp, 30g - 1PP
Gravy granules, 1 tsp - 1PP
Turkey gravy granules, 4tsp dried - 2PP
Bread sauce, 1 tbsp - 1PP
Mint Sauce, 3 tsp - 1PP
Mango/Apple Chutney, 15g - 1PP
Horseradish, 1tbsp - 1PP
Pate - Chicken liver/Brussels/Farmhouse, 40g - 4PP
Cheddar cheese, 40g - 5PP
Brie/Stilton/Goats Cheese, 40g - 4PP
Camembert, 40g - 3PP
Boursin, light garlic/herb 30g - 1PP
Parsnips, 1 medium 90g - 2PP

Christmas Baking
Stork Margarine, 100g - 20PP
Almond paste 100g - 12PP
Fondant Icing (SHOP BOUGHT MARY BERRY!), 100g - 11PP
Sugar Free Jelly, 1 pack 23g - 2PP
Fruit Cocktail in its own juice - 0PP
Lady Fingers x2 - 1PP
Trifle Sponges x1 - 2PP
Love fat custard, 290g carton - 6PP
Cream 1 tbsp - 2PP
Spray cream, 1 tbsp - 1PP
Atora Light Suet 25g - 5PP
Atora Suet 25g - 6PP


Christmas Buffet
Chicken drumstick, no skin *sobs* - 2PP
Chicken drumstick, with skin - 3PP
Chicken wing with skin - 1PP
Black pudding 75g - 6PP
Parma Ham, 2 slices - 2PP
Sausages, regular - 2PP
Prawns, 60g - 1PP
Crabsticks x3 - 1PP
Sausages rolls mini - 2PP
Pakoras, mini - 2PP
Samosas, mini - 3PP
Spring roll, mini - 2PP
French bread, 1 inch slice - 1PP
Breadstick x1 - 1PP
Coleslaw 1 tbsp - 3PP
Coleslaw reduced cal 1 tbsp - 1Pp
Potato Salad 1 tbsp - 2PP
Houmous 1 tbsp - 3PP

Nibbles
Hula Hoops 34g - 5PP
Walkers Baked 25g - 3PP
Walkers regular 34g - 5Pp
Pringles quarter of the tube... QUARTER! - 6PP
Mini cheddars 35g - 4PP
Doritos cool original 40g - 6PP
Peanuts 50g - 8PP
Tattoo Cheese & Onion regular bag - 6PP
Tayto Multi pack bag - 4PP
Tayto Treble Crunch - 3PP
Tayto Velvet crunch - 2PP
King Crisps - 4PP
King Lite - 3PP
Bombay mix - 4PP

Mince Pies & Puddings
Lidl Snowy Lodge Mince pies - 5PP
Supervalu Deep filled mince pies - 7PP
Mr. Kipling Deep filled mince pies - 7PP
Tesco/Dunnes Deep filled mince pies - 7PP
Dunnes 'Better for you' mince pies - 6PP
Dunnes Christmas pudding 100g - 9PP
Lidl Luxury Christmas pudding 100g - 8PP

Chocolates/Biscuits
Celebrations x1 - 1PP
Celebrations x 5 - 6PP
Celebrations x 15 - 17PP
Roses/Quality Street x1 - 1PP
Roses/Quality Street x5 - 7PP
Roses/Quality Street x15 - 20PP
After Eight x1 - 1PP
Back Magic x1 - 1PP
Dairy Box x1 - 2PP
Dairy Box x4 - 6PP
Milk tray per 100g - 13PP
Ferrero Rocher x1 - 2PP
Terry Choc Orange x1 segment - 1PP
Terry Choc Orange ALL the segments - 20PP
All Gold, dark 30g - 4PP
All Gold, milk 30g - 4PP
Matchmakers x4 sticks - 2PP
Toblerone half a standard bar - 7PP
Thornton classic x1 - 1PP
Walnut Whip, vanilla - 5PP
Smarties tube - 5PP
Flake - 5PP
Twirl - 5PP
Crunchie - 5PP
Fudge - 3PP
Revels, 35g bag - 5PP
Milky Way - 3PP
Mars Bar - 8PP
Galaxy Minstrels, 42g - 6PP
M&Ms Peanut, 45g - 6PP
M&Ms choc, 45g - 6PP
Chocolate Kimberley x 1 - 3PP
Chocolate Kimberley x2 - 5PP
Chocolate Mikado x1 - 3PP
Chocolate Mikado x2 - 5PP
Chocolate Coconut cream x1 - 2PP
Chocolate Coconut cream x2 - 5PP
Viscount Mint - 2PP
Caffreys Snowball x1 - 3PP
Rose Snowflake x1 - 1PP
Rose Snowflake x2 - 3PP
Shortbread Finger x1 - 3PP
Tunnocks Teacake x1 - 3PP

BOOZE

WINE
White, dry 750ml btl - 18PP
White, med 750 ml btl - 20PP
White, sweet 750 ml btl - 25PP
Red 750ml btl - 19PP
Rose 750ml btl - 19PP
Champagne 175ml glass - 5PP
Sparkling White Wine per 175ml glass - 4PP

and seriously, have a look at what 175 ml is in your glass at home... scary!

West Coast Cooler, 350ml - 5PP
West Coast Cooler, 750 ml - 14PP
Smirnoff Ice, 275ml - 5PP
Smirnoff Ice, 330ml - 6PP
Smirnoff Ice, 700ml - 13PP
Bacardi Breezer Orange 275ml - 4PP
Wicked Blue, 275ml - 6PP
Wicked Blue 700ml - 15PP
Satzenbrau, 330ml - 4PP
Satzenbrau 500ml - 6PP
Coors Light 300ml - 4PP
Boulders light 330ml - 3PP
Boulders light 500ml - 5PP
Bulmers 750ml - 8PP
Budweiser light 440ml - 3PP
Kopperburg Cider - 8PP
Cider Sweet pint - 8PP
Cider Dry pint - 7PP
Lager pint - 6PP
Lager half pint - 3PP
Heineken, 300ml - 5PP
Heineken 500ml 7PP
Smithwicks pint - 7PP
Smithwicks half pint - 3PP
Schnapps, pub measure - 4PP
Spirits, pub measure 35ml - 3PP
Malibu, pub measure 35ml - 2PP
Baileys, pub measure 50ml - 5PP
Campari 30ml - 2PP
Captain Morgans & Cola - 6PP
Sherry, 50ml - 2PP
Port, 50ml - 3PP

Non Alcoholic Drinks
Bitter Lemon, 250ml - 2PP
Coco Cola, 1 can - 4PP
Ginger Beer, 1 can - 5PP
Lemonade, 1 can - 2PP
Orange/Pineapple Juice 250ml - 3PP
Red Bull, 250ml - 3PP
Red Bull Sugar Free, 1 can - 0PP
Red Bull Sugar Free, 2 cans - 1PP
Diet Soft Drinks - 0PP

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On the twelfth week to christmas my true love gave to me....

You sang it ... I know you did... So as promised, a final challenge to ring out 2014! I totally missed out on the Summer Challenge due to being poorly, so personally I'm really going for broke on this one! I'm on the edge of stone number 8 and I REALLY want half of another by Christmas! So its ALL focus in Camp Doll!

The challenge works as usual, every Friday there will be a post titled 'weigh in', just add your losses in the comments and the following week it's on the board! If you need a kick in the pants ask for it... I find the more we share and support the easier it is! So if you're struggling say so and watch the hugs, advice and good old willpower coming at ya! Plus a little competition is good for everyone so lets see who can lose the most... or be down every week... There may be some lil spot prizes to keep us all going! Fear not I'm not forgetting my fav holiday at all... Halloween will be getting a big mention! The chocolate and sweetie invasion is so close so there's tips aplenty coming... 

AND ... this challenge has some awesome surprises with guest bloggers who have all been there and done that and are still doing it, people I know you all follow and love are sharing their Christmas tips and stories to keep you rev'd you up till Christmas day!

In 12 weeks it is possible to lose a dress/pant size! Tonight go home and try on your fav little glitzy number, try on your fancy belt and count the notches and see just how snug it is... instead of pining in the shop windows in the weeks before Christmas, wishing 'if only' ... start today and you can pick up a sparkly number, feel confident and awesome! Plus you can have a good old boogie without worrying that you'll bust a seam! 

When the time comes to sit on Santas knee, you could be in a brand new rig out just losing 1lb a week between now and then... and we're always told that's the healthy way to lose it, 1 - 2 lbs a week, so it's very achievable... And be realistic, no one is going to lose two stone for Christmas!! Also if you're weight loss is slow and your near to goal, measure yourself, you can be losing inches off your thighs and arms and not even know it because your so focused on a number on the scales... so a quick measure now, and again in 12 weeks will surprise you if you stay on track! Think of poor Santas' knee too.. I mean he's no spring chicken! 

Think of how good you'd feel if you lost a half a stone by Christmas!?! That extra energy, feeling less lethargic, your skin glowing, people at the office party giving you a second glance thinking 'she's looking well!' ... and no one is saying you've got to be Norma No Mates till then, but careful planning, a little more exercise and WANTING IT SO BAD, you'll be rocking around the xmas tree not rolling around it! 

So if you're in and you really want it... I mean REALLY want it and are prepared to stick it out for the full 12 weeks... add your name in a comment below and note your weight this week for yourself and check in next week on Friday and post your loss! Simples!

If your weigh-in is early in the week you can DM me on twitter or FB and I'll add you! 

As my leader always says you can be a Christmas Turkey or a Christmas Cracker! 

The decision is up to you! 

Bring it Santa!!! 

Blank version to print out if you want to stick it on the fridge 

or don't fancy weighing in here... 

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Up Up and AWAY!

Aer Lingus have a new on board menu for anyone heading off on holidays... I have emailed them a couple of times asking for the nutritional values but they seem to have enough to be doing with strikes and the like, that I've not heard a squeak from them... so, on my last junket a couple of weeks ago I 'borrowed' a menu and did my best to see what I could ProPoint... Yes, I have now sunken to taking pics of strangers left over wrappers... apologies to the man in seat 3A... I WAS taking pics of your sandwich wrapper for a very good reason... ahem ... anyhoo...  here's the low down... 

Anyone flying to the sun from Ireland knows it can be between 3 - 5 hours depending on where your sunbed is... to be honest I'm the gal who will bring her sandwich from home wrapped in tinfoil, a young Mrs. Doyle so to speak ... not cause I don't want to spend the money but my OCD and the 'who has been touching my food' issues are immense ... I'm happy to eat in the airport but again the choices aren't really that weight watcher friendly and the first thing you spot in Dublin airport is the bar at the bottom of the escalator and Burger King at the top! 

After a G&T and a mad dash to the gate... water purchased... tip.. if you're flying in the afternoon to somewhere hot... get you're H2O here before you hop on the plane... it means once you've landed you're not looking for a shop... and when you've checked in and hit the room you're not gasping for something to drink... Here's  your choices on board... 

The Fresh Fruit salad gets a big yes from me, it was lovely and cold, all for 0PP... 1PP for the mint and lime dressing... which to be honest isn't that nice... I like my lime soaked in gin... ahem... see how I prioritise my ProPoints! 

The muffins didn't even get a look in ... real butter, you're talking 2PP...  jam, another 2PP before you even count the muffin!

The 'Irish Breakfast' is only on the morning flights unless you pre book it online... I'd hazard a guess at 12PP - 14PP not including the OJ...  and not even an egg at that... plus €7.50??!!!? I'm not mean with money but I've had a peep at it and you'd be hungry after it!

I picked the cheese board not wanting to indulge in a sandwich...10PP ... yes TEN! The oatcakes were very nice and filling,  and I'm a relish gal through and through... I'm a savoury gal, so it was this over a packet of pringles! but still 10PP is a lot for what is essentially a snack... (please note the 'perfect with a glass of wine...' also works with gin... just sayin') 

There's a tuna bap... which is probably one of the better choices as its not drowning in mayo...

The Cheesy Mister weighs in at 12PP ... thank you Mr. 3A

Chicken and Stuffing sandwich is 9PP ... 

No values for the Egg & Rocket Blaa... this does have mayo on it (I was on the aisle seat so I got a good look at the trolley) .. so I'm thinking it's going to be higher than the others...

The turkey sandwich comes in at 8PP the best that I could ProPoint ... 

There's an adult and kids (below) snack pack with cheesy bits, crackers, hummus... (that's got to be spelt wrong on that pack no?) and some chocolate so there's lots of bits to add up... and you'll still only say to yourself... 'sure I only had a snack' and hit the tapas bar!

The bold stuff... 

The drunky stuff... 

and the 'god I can't believe its over' stuff... 

No matter what... just remember.. you're on your holidays... you'll be back to zero point soup and water before you know it... so enjoy you're hols... relax... breathe  nd bring back lots of happy memories ... because it'll be over before you realise... oh and don't forget your SPF!!!

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