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Geraldine
I would like to thank 3CR, my slimming club and all the people who have had the patience to surport me. Weight loss in the last twelve months has been very important to me. With the help of WW I shall continue losing. Good luck to all the new slimmers.

Syreeta Smith
Glad to hear that Monika is an in the closet chocolate addict!

Brenda
Well done Anna so please you reached goal weight keep going you know we are all thinking of you atthis difficult time in your life chin up and nooo more biscuits

michelle franks
1st a great big congratulations to all the ladies, especially geraldine as she needs a bit more confidence as she's bigger and been over weight for longer. I wanted to join at the begining but as usual never did anything about it have listened avidly since(and put on another stone since)motivation where do i find it ???? . All the ladies are brill have done really well am eally pleased for them hope they keep it off.

walter taylor
One 'losing it with Lorna 'participant sounds so spoilt and indignant every time she's interviewed that I wonder why she bothered applying to be on the programme in the first place. There must be thousands of women around the region who'd love the opportunity she's recieved and be less hard work!

Tina Thorpe
I agree totally with Alice! I'm so glad I did not sign up to 'Losing it with Lorna'. Listening to the Life coaches being ripped apart each week by Monika, would not have been good for my motivation to lose weight and is totally unecessary for everyone involved.

Alice
To Lorna, I am finding it extremely uncomfortable having to listen and endure Monika undermine the 3 different lifecoaches each week. I don't think that can be sending good vibes to the 3 vulnerable women who are trying to lose weight simply - without overcomplicating issues. If Monika's approach to lifecoaching is so great - why was she not hired to be the life coach of the 3 ladies? I also find her to be quite patronising.

Sally Gald
I am thrilled for Geraldine!Keep going girl!

BRENDA
WELL DONE TO ALL THREE LADIES ANNA YOU LOOK FAB KEEP GOING GERALDINE AND DONT BEAT YOURSELF UP TO MUCH RUTH

Geraldine
Ruth, thank you for the lovely gift. I know you were terribly shocked today, but you're a clever strong lady, you'll sort it.Anna you looked fabulous and you are very kind surportive person.Get in touch both of you if you want heathly, tasty recipes.

Susan Edwards
Wow, Anna looks fab.Well Done!!!

Jean
This time around I thought Lorna was a little harsh with Geraldine. She still lost weight, don't forget. Think how much one pound of sugar weighs. Maybe if there was a little more encouragement, she would still lose more in a month. I hope Monika's ways have not rubbed off on you Lorna.

Tammy Whin
Monika has not had the experience of being overweight/obese in her lifetime, which is why she can never empathise with the four ladies and often comes across as quite hard - to the point of being brash. May I suggest motivational speakers in the future for the ladies who have "been there" i.e. have had weight issues they have overcome. I believe they will be more inspirational and less intimidating for the ladies.

Geraldine
I would like to thank the senders of the latest messages. This encourages me to keep trying to lose weight.

Sarah
I was very distressed to hear Monika's attitude towards Geraldine's loss. She has done so well and has far more to lose than the other participants. Encouragement and support are what's needed for consistent loss - not bullying.

Anna Longwood
I was disappointed with Monika's comments to Geraldine, which were in reaction to Geraldine's two pound weight loss in a month. As a health expert, Monika should know that every OUNCE of weight that is shed, should be encouraged and applauded, which will boost Geraldine's confidence, belief in herself and motivation to take her to the next level. What Monika said I believe would have demoralised Geraldine. I'm glad you had the expert from Weight Watchers on site to counter Monika's cutting remarks. I'm also glad that Gerladine stuck up for herself! Come on Monika, we know you are not there to wrap Geraldine in cotton wool, but where is your sensitivity??

Bev Drummey
I was absolutely disgusted with monika's comments about Geraldines'weight loss surely any weight lose is good

tammy
ANNA YOU LOOK SOOO FAB, I AM SO PROUD OF YOU MATE, YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL WELL DONE.

BRENDA
WHOW Anna what a fantastic wieght loss this month keep going I saw you yesterday and you looked great

SARAH SHRUBB
Id like to say well done to all the ladies and I wish I had their determination.Anna looks fantastic.

Irene Fellows
It was great to hear that even Monika can be tempted to have a bar of chocolate after playing a vigorous game of tennis. She is human after all!!

to monika
Ithink what you said yesterday about women losing their identity is so true,why do we do this,I think you have changed Monika since this pograme began, For the better.

Christine
Well done girls keep up the good work. Dont stop now

Ruth D
For me being involved with the programme has changed my life completely, and I know we joke about Monica being strict, but she is just a very focussed lady, and she only wants the best for everyone. I have found her and Lorna to be kind and supportive throughout my experience... today I am too poorly to be on air sadly, but everyone rallied round, and bit thanks to Anna for swapping with me today....Yes it is sometimes a bit daunting going in to get weighed, and I always worry whether I have worked hard enough, but all these things helps to keep you motivated...I can't thank 3 counties enough for giving me the opportunity to particpate,and for introducing me to Matt Thomas, who is truly an insprirational sportsman... you can't help but have enthusiasm for life when you are working with him!!!!

Gaynor Paxman
I listen to your show most weeks and have found it extremely interesting but have never bothered to email in until I listened to your show yesterday ,28.01.08, and was incensed to hear the comments made by Sue Wilson the Hypnotherapist and the psychologist to Monika Akabusi and Lorna. These 2 ladies have encouraged and tried to help each of the 4 ladies on the 'losing it'programme and have given their time to support them both on and off air. I feel that whatever problems Geraldine Conroy may have it is certainly not down to Monika and Lorna and I find it truly insulting that they have been put in the firing line. Geraldine should have had the decency to turn up and explain for herself why she is dropping out of the programme as she has taken the space of somebody else who I am sure would have loved to taken part in this weightloss programme and who would have been far more appreciative of the time and money spent on them that Geraldine has had. I feel that Sue Wilson was passing the buck in blaming Monika. Geraldine volunteered to take part in this programme and was not forced. Monika and Lorna are not there to mollycoddle the participants but to point them in the right direction. Well done to the other 3 ladies as they are doing brilliantly.

susan marsh
congratulations all how does this diet chef plan work and what is it.

chrissy
well done anna you look amazing keep it going.All you need to do now is get hold of pauls wallet and treat yourself. Take carexx

anna sammons
thank you all so much for your support. It means the world to me and i will keep going. Watch this space!

Julie Koch
Well done Anna I think you deseve a shopping trip. You look 10 years younger too. Fantastic. x

Mum and Dad williams.
Anna-Jane,you look lovely and slim we have been on this journey with you and you have been so focused and not unhappy at all,we are very proud of you keep going we are all there for you. good luck to all the other ladys you look really good, well done.

ruth
well done anna, you're nearly at goal.... not long to go for you now....keep on with your dvd....it will get easier every time

Rebekah
Wow anna you've done great - you'll be wearing skinny jeans next!

Jake
Everyone's doing so well.Well done.

Joanne and co
Wow, Ruthie, you look amazing

Sheila
To my sister, Geraldine, well done. You are doing so well, I'm very proud of you. I found Monika very negative because I don't know how she expects you to carry bags full of shopping home when you use two walkings sticks.

Derek
Lorna, I generally listen to your Wednesday afternoon slot on my way home from work, today I pursuaded my partner to listen in(she is a yo yo dieter and her weight depresses her, the very 1st comment she made was on how bais and negative the comments where made by Monica. I must admit I find her constant message about health clubs and gyms very tiring, does Monica not know many cannot for what ever reason, perhaps do not want to spend many hours treading walking machines pulling on rowing machinces etc. Come on Monica if you want to contribute be a bit more positive and happy for the 4 people volantary putting themselves into this.

Geraldine
I've lost 20lb in 8 weeks.Am I happy, you bet. I am still very motivated. Thank you, to all my surporters.

Geraldine
Good luck Gerry, I think you sound very positive, just listening to Sue on the radio makes me feel better, I'm only a spectator. If you want some of my recipes get in touch.

BRENDA
ANNA YOU ARE LOOKING GOOD WELL DONE GREAT TO SEE YOU WIZZING ROUND THE VILLAGE

anna
Geraldine you look great! Keep going, its really noticing now, your a great inspiration. Lots of love, anna.x.

Anna sammons
well done anna, you are looking great keep going its so worth it.

Mandy Williams
I am sure Monika will be motivating the ladies to be in great shape. After all, her ex-husband (Kriss Akabusi), is one of our county's leading motivational speakers and I am sure his skills must have rubbed off on her!

Julie Koch
oh my god anna you look fantastic....well done

Tom Swiss
ps my comments were regarding Anna

Tom Swiss
24 lbs loss in 6 weeks! Wow!! Very good! Sounds even more impressive if calculated in grams 10,900gms! But mind the trousers don't fall off - can send you braces if needed!

Geraldine
Anna, you look fabulous.Compare photos, your stomach is certaining getting smaller, well done.

carole
good luck anna on your next weigh in.you are looking great. keep going girl it will be worth it.love mum.

Wendy
I wish every success to the four ladies and their weight loss venture. I’m afraid I do not find Monika Akabusi very motivating for these ladies. She seems to have very firm thoughts about what is right and wrong without considering that we are all different and what will work for one person won’t necessary work for another. I find her negative comments defeating and feel that these ladies need far more positive encouragement for their efforts.

lorna
monika looks so thin an impossible example for these brave ladys.it must have taken years to get this small good luck to all three.

anna.
well done for cutting out all suger from your diet that must have been hard for you mars bar girl.your skin looks better already.luv you paul.

Ruth
Good luck with your first weigh in Geraldine...hope you are enjoying weightwatchers.

susy
I listened in on lorna programe on Wednesday 22/10, i have not ordered my hamper pack as yet, and i have up to 7 stone to loose, can anyone tell me what happenes when you reach your target weight, how do you maintain the weight loss when it is all gone.

Anna sammons
Anna you are doing very well.we are all so proud of you.the williams family.

Anna sammons
Anna you are doing very well.we are all so proud of you.the williams family.

Geraldine,
Well done to you both, keep up the good work,my turn soon.

Marianne and Rose
Ruth you are looking fab keep up the good work .

Lyn Watt
Go for it Anna! We know you can do it. Friends are behind you xxxx

Tereza Watkins
Good luck Sis..........we know you'll succeed....xx

sabrina kumar
i have clare at the meeting i go to and she made me feel so welcome good luck.

The Webb Family
Good luck Ruth we will get a weekly update and expect flute lessons to be even more lively!!!

Lisa Bates
You are in good hands Ruth - Matt is awesome and very inspiring! Good luck