Slimming World Support Thread

[TractorGirl327]

Not going to WI today, as I usually go at 10am and as it's Bank hol there's only one meeting today, at 6.30.

But I've just weighed myself at home and by my reckoning I've lost 3 or 4lb this week so I've reached my first stone! Can't wait to have another good week and then have a fabulous "official" weight loss next week!!

Looking good weather today so going to make some home-made Minted Lamb Koftas to have on the BBQ later with loads of salad!

Hope everyone has a good day

TG x

[NOSONDDU]

well, I weighed myself this morning and have lost 5lb since last Monday - wonderful what having a horrendous tooth extraction can do. The pain is still quite bad but I have got to go back this Friday to see the dentist. I can't even think of going on the eating plan but am trying to be sort of sensible. I look forward to when I don't have to cut the crust off the bread! And a piece of toast - drool, drool.

[lo_bush]

well, I weighed myself this morning and have lost 5lb since last Monday - wonderful what having a horrendous tooth extraction can do. The pain is still quite bad but I have got to go back this Friday to see the dentist. I can't even think of going on the eating plan but am trying to be sort of sensible. I look forward to when I don't have to cut the crust off the bread! And a piece of toast - drool, drool.

Awww, sending you hugs through cyber space. Well done on the weight loss but it sounds a pretty painful way to achieve it! Hopefully things will get better for you soon.
X X X

[shazrobo]

got weighed this morn, and instead of usual stay same, i gained a pound, so in last four weeks, i've lost two stayed same twice now gained one, not happy bout it

[consultant31]

Hi

This is my 2nd attempt at Slimming world and i rejoined last week.
I am having a real problem using all my syns for the day, I know that I am allowed between 5 and 15 but my average for the day is about 5.
I am not denying myself anything, I dont drink or eat crisps but my downfall is chocolate. It is my addiction, I cant eat a chunk and be satisfied I need to binge, hence the reason i am overweight.
I have been avoiding all chocolate and satisfying my sweet tooth with grapes and yogurts. Oh and alpen light bars.

It is day 5 day today and i have had 3 green and 2 red days. My totaly syns today were 7, most of them on sweet potatoes (red Day) I just love them.

Will my lack of syns stop me loosing weight? I do eat a lot, lots of fruit and veg. I am not restricting my food at all, just avoiding chocolate.

thanks

I understand your reasoning re the chocolate, but you know, Slimming World shouldn't be seen as a diet - it is a healthy eating plan which, if you follow it for ever, will see you never gain the weight again (I know, I know, easier said than done!). But, if you deny yourself something which you love so much, it will take over your life.

All you will do is think about it, dream about it even! The best way to beat it (or at least play along with it) is to allow yourself one thing that you can look forward to all day.

Only buy one not a multipack and you can only eat one. Low syn chocolate bars are numerous, but one of the best for lengthy satisfaction (if you'll pardon the expression) is a Curly Wurly. They are around 6 syns (if my memory serves) and if you chop them up and keep in the freezer, they take ages to eat and you'll be getting your 'fix'.

Another way, which works for me is to have a chocolate Options (or similar). You can have 2 in a large mug for 4 syns and again, they take a while to sip and take away the craving.

Work with your natural needs, don't try to deny them or it won't work long term.

Back to your original question - having just 5 syns a day won't harm your slimming plan, (but don't go below 5) - the main problem with only having a few is that if your weight loss slows down, you have nothing to cut back on to speed things up again.

Hope this helps

[consultant31]

got weighed this morn, and instead of usual stay same, i gained a pound, so in last four weeks, i've lost two stayed same twice now gained one, not happy bout it

Are you eating enough free foods?
Are you weighing your syns and healthy extras properly?
Are you drinking enough water?
Are you sure you're following the plan 100%?

Please don't be offended, but usually if someone fails to lose weight it's because they're doing something wrong. Double check everything in your book, make sure you're not getting foods muddled from a red day to a green day. Post up a food diary for us to check if you wish, but do put your the weights of anything other than free foods down as well.

[kirstiejo]

Hi, After doing Weight Watchers for a while I have decided to revert back to Slimming World again hoping for better results but don't really want to pay for class every week (almost £5 a week!!!). Would anybody possibly be able to let me know the password for the syns online calculator each week???? Thanks :j

[MaryP]

Shazrobo, I find that if I am having problems a food diary is excellant (but have to be honest) Also keep checking your book if you have been on the plans for a while it is so easy to think you know most of the weights ect.Chin up and next weigh in you will have a huge loss !!!!

[beccabee]

Another 2.5 lbs off for me again today

[pariskate]

Hello everyone,
sorry I've not posted for aages - I've been upto my eyes in 'stuff', away half the time and the rest just falling off the wagon. I'm off again on wednesday for a very long weekend with my brother but I so have to get myself sorted after that. Have lost another pound though, so not all bad!!
PK

[brownjasperdog]

Well done, all you losers and stay-the-samers - and condolences if you've gained!

I've lost 1/2lb this week, 1st 4lbs in total. I have only lost 2 lbs over the last three weeks so it's a loss, but it's agonisingly slow! I am only about 6 lbs from target now so can probably expect it to level out a bit.

My consultant suggested I should try Success Express this week. Anybody got any food plans I could steal? I'm not sure I can manage 2 days on Success Express, as she suggested, as I have looked at the week ahead and it's going to be busy. I will make sure I fit one day in, it's got to be worth a try!

[kellybigboobs]

hello everybody!
been busy with new job and son kidnapped laptop so not been logging on!

all i can RE bananas is 'THANK GOD I HATE THEM'!personally,although i think SW is a really good plan generally,the banana debate highlights it's weaknesses.if you have ONLY 1 mashed banana per day or 3 'actually chewed in your mouth' and everything else the same according to the plan then OBVIOUSLY it is better to have them mashed!!!!!like i said,i absolutely HATE them but now you all no how upset i am about the avocado situation!!!!!!:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[tobys_mummy]

woo hoo i lost 7lbs in my first week!! does that mean my weight loss will probably be quite low this week after losing so much in the first one?

[10past6]

Hi everyone :hello:

I came across this thread by accident, and thank goodness I did.

I’m trying desperately to lose weight, but for some reason it’s just not moving :mad: I have a treadmill at home which I work out on burning 1000 calories a day.

I’m unable to join SW / WW as at present my finances won’t allow it (were on a DMP :o and in the process of an IVA application :o ) therefore may I join this thread for support and advice.

We are on a fixed budget :o I’ve heard it said that home cooking is cheaper than ready meals however, the problem is neither me nor my partner are into home cooking, (wouldn’t know where to begin tbh) we buy mostly ready meals for both convince, cost, and the hassle as I’m a meat eater, my partner is vegetarian :confused:

If anyone can spare the time to offer any advice, I’d be very grateful

[charlies_mum]

Morning :wave:

Weigh in today, but I'm positive I have put weight on this week. We had two Indian takeaways over the weekend, so I have no-one to blame but myself :D

We're on holiday next week, in this country in our caravan, so I will have to be careful or I will put loads back on.

I'll come back later and let you know how I get on,keep your fingers crossed for me

[MrandMrsEvans]

Morning

Good luck to everyone getting weighed today Charliesmum it might not be as bad as you think:o

well i didn't go to wi yesterday because of the bank holiday and also because of the vast quantities of wine i ended up drinking on sat night:D

I'm really determined to have lost 2lbs by next monday so if any one can give a motivational kick up the bum that would be great :beer:

Going to have a green day today and am having quorn chilli for dinner

[larmy16]

Hi everyone :hello:

I came across this thread by accident, and thank goodness I did.

I’m trying desperately to lose weight, but for some reason it’s just not moving :mad: I have a treadmill at home which I work out on burning 1000 calories a day.

I’m unable to join SW / WW as at present my finances won’t allow it (were on a DMP :o and in the process of an IVA application :o ) therefore may I join this thread for support and advice.

We are on a fixed budget :o I’ve heard it said that home cooking is cheaper than ready meals however, the problem is neither me nor my partner are into home cooking, (wouldn’t know where to begin tbh) we buy mostly ready meals for both convince, cost, and the hassle as I’m a meat eater, my partner is vegetarian :confused:

If anyone can spare the time to offer any advice, I’d be very grateful

I think in your case, if you have to buy ready meals etc, is to calorie count and bulk out those meals with fresh or frozen veg. Low fat yoghurts or fruit if you like something sweet. Porridge or basic bran flakes for brekkie.

Get yourself to a Lidl. Their frozen veg is easily on a par with Waitrose and very cheap. Shop the market for fresh fruit and veg but bear in mind these perish more quickly, only in my opinion!

I am struggling to lose a further seven pounds myself, been following slimming world but I think I have lost my motivation. I have decided to calorie count for a month and see if that will shift a little. I will then continue with SW plan. It is a very healthy way to eat. Good luck. I am sure lots of people will have advice for you. We are all struggling at some stage. Getting motivated, getting weight off and most of all keeping weight off! Darn that chocolate.:)

[MrandMrsEvans]

Hi can anyone tell me if any yoghurts from Aldi are syn free. Cheers:beer:

[SamDizzles]

Lost 8lbs in my first week!! WOOHOO :j

Obviously it won't last but a great start!

Congrats to everyone else too! :T

[SamDizzles]

Hi can anyone tell me if any yoghurts from Aldi are syn free. Cheers:beer:


Proactive Low fat yoghurts pro-biotic all varieties 200g pot = 4 syns
Opto fit probiotic liquid breakfast 500g bottle = 20 syns

Opti fit yoghurt bio fruit, low fat blueberry & elderberry/muesli with wholegrains/orange & pineapple with wholegrains/strawberry with wholegrains FREE

Hope this helps! :D

[gpuss]

Morning gang:hello:

I feel great this morning:j. I've lost the 4lbs I had gained (told you I felt bloated:eek:) and am at least back to where I was at my lowest. As I am not on a specific plan now, I just have to be honest to myself about what I can have. I know all about calories and healthy eating and cooking and I'm using lots of SW tricks and recipes to help me.

Not expecting a loss by Thursday, but at least I feel back in control.

Welcome to all the newbies and congrats to all the losers:T and stsers:T

[gpuss]

We are on a fixed budget :o I’ve heard it said that home cooking is cheaper than ready meals however, the problem is neither me nor my partner are into home cooking, (wouldn’t know where to begin tbh) we buy mostly ready meals for both convince, cost, and the hassle as I’m a meat eater, my partner is vegetarian :confused:

If anyone can spare the time to offer any advice, I’d be very grateful

Hi 10past6 and welcome:hello:

I can see that ready meals might be more convenient, but maybe not cheaper. I nearly always cook from scratch and you can buy fruit and veg and things like pasta and rice very cheaply and make lovely meals, tailored to your own tastes. You can always cook the meat separately but have the same basic dishes.

Think of the things you like in the ready meals, get the basic ingredients and have a go yourself. If you look back on this thread there are lots of low-fat recipes too. Good luck and don't be shy about asking us basic cooking things. I've been cooking for years but I still have disasters:eek: We are all here to help xxx

[peachyest]

Morning gang:hello:

I feel great this morning:j. I've lost the 4lbs I had gained (told you I felt bloated:eek:) and am at least back to where I was at my lowest. As I am not on a specific plan now, I just have to be honest to myself about what I can have. I know all about calories and healthy eating and cooking and I'm using lots of SW tricks and recipes to help me.

Not expecting a loss by Thursday, but at least I feel back in control.

Welcome to all the newbies and congrats to all the losers:T and stsers:THi hun and everyone , good for you mate , you have so much on your plate , so what ever works for you , do it :T .
Hows your o/h and ruby :kisses3: , have you thought you mite be wheat tolarant ?
My mother in law is , she went to the doctors and they sent her for tests and shes on a gluten free diet and has lost lost of weight , you can get the bread ,pasta,biscuits ect on presciption .
Before if she eat pasta or bread she would feel slugish and down and bloated , now one little change and shes a new women:D , so go and see your doctor trace and she what they say :confused: , peachy x

[peachyest]

well big weldone to all the weight losses this week :T , and welcome to the new people on this thread :j :j .
Well look the suns here :j :j :j :j , its chicken& gamon, pineapple kerbas today , jacket potatoe and herb salad for dinner and melon & strawberries for after :drool: :drool: :drool:

[SamDizzles]

Sainsburys have an offer on Alpen lights - 2 for £3 and BOGOF on Robinsons Fruit and Barley no added sugar :T



Tesco Summer Fruits 500g (http://www.tesco.com/superstore/product/search.aspx?from=EXPRESSSHOPPER&search=Frozen%20fruit&activeButton=3&#) :T


(http://www.tesco.com/superstore/product/search.aspx?from=EXPRESSSHOPPER&search=Frozen%20fruit&activeButton=3&#)SAVE 48p Was £1.48 Now £1.00 - valid from 30/04/2008 until 20/05/2008 (http://www.tesco.com/superstore/product/search.aspx?from=EXPRESSSHOPPER&search=Frozen%20fruit&activeButton=3&#)

[TractorGirl327]

woo hoo i lost 7lbs in my first week!! does that mean my weight loss will probably be quite low this week after losing so much in the first one?

That's great. BIG well done :T :T :T

I lost 5lb my first week, and thought the same as you, but then went on to lose 5lb the second as well!!

TG x

[peachyest]

CHAR-GRILLED PINEAPPLE CHICKEN POCKETS

6 chicken breasts
8 oz pineapple in nat juice
2-3 salad onions chopped
2 oz sweetner
pinch chilli powder
salt n pepper

1) pre-heat grill , cut small pocket into side of chicken

2)drain pineapple and reserve juice , finely chop pineapple & mix onions salt n pepper together
spoon into side of pocket secure with cocktail stick .

3)mix the reserved juice ,sweetner together in a saucepan on low heat , then bring to boil until its a syrup reduce t0 about 4 tbsp ,stir in chilli powder .

4)place chicken under grill brush with glaze ,cook for 10 min then glaze again cook until cooked


ADD salad and jacket h/b or have one chicken breast as h/b on green :D

[tobys_mummy]

ooh that would be good cos i only want to lose a stone altogether.

[tobys_mummy]

CHAR-GRILLED PINEAPPLE CHICKEN POCKETS

6 chicken breasts
8 oz pineapple in nat juice
2-3 salad onions chopped
2 oz sweetner
pinch chilli powder
salt n pepper

1) pre-heat grill , cut small pocket into side of chicken

2)drain pineapple and reserve juice , finely chop pineapple & mix onions salt n pepper together
spoon into side of pocket secure with cocktail stick .

3)mix the reserved juice ,sweetner together in a saucepan on low heat , then bring to boil until its a syrup reduce t0 about 4 tbsp ,stir in chilli powder .

4)place chicken under grill brush with glaze ,cook for 10 min then glaze again cook until cooked


ADD salad and jacket h/b or have one chicken breast as h/b on green :D

how many syns is that?

[peachyest]

devilled pork chops

serves 4

4 x lean pork chops
For devilled sauce
2 tbsp english mustard
2 tbsp worcerstershire sauce
3 tbsp tomatoe ketchup
Heat oven 180 , then add mustard ,worcerster, ketchup together in a bowl.

Place chops on tray and brush with sauce mix and cook for 20 min ,

Turning halfway through cooking time brush remaining sauce on top :D


Can use this sauce for kebabs ,

1,1/2 syn per chop

[peachyest]

how many syns is that?Just looked in directory and pineapple in nat juice is 2.5 tesco own 100g , so you could buy one or two small tin and just count the syns in that , you are making this for up to 6 people , :confused:

[peachyest]

hummous


juice of half lemon
tin of chickpeas( drained)
half pot low fat fromage frais
half bunch spring onions chopped
salt n pepper

methed; blend all ingredients together and srved chilled

hot & spicey coleslaw

carrots
red & white cabbage
raddish
low fat yogurt
1 tsp horseradish sauce 1/2 syn
chopped chives
salt n pepper

chop veg -finely shredd
blend yogurt ,horseraddish, chives & salt n pepper together and add to chopped veg cover and leave to develop in fridge

[MrandMrsEvans]

Hi Peachy is the recipe for houmous free on green?:beer:

[peachyest]

Hi Peachy is the recipe for houmous free on green?:beer: Hi just checked again to make sure , the lemon juice is free and the vey low fromage frais is free to , so yes on green it is free , hope you enjoy it , i hav'nt made it for a while just getting my books out and trying differet things again ,so i don't get board and cut costs too

[gpuss]

Hi just checked again to make sure , the lemon juice is free and the vey low fromage frais is free to , so yes on green it is free , hope you enjoy it , i hav'nt made it for a while just getting my books out and trying differet things again ,so i don't get board and cut costs too

It's really helpful, Peachey, as some of us don't have the books -thanks very much:A

When I made the coleslaw I got grated cabbage everwhere:rolleyes: and made a right mess. I might have to invest in a food processor. I haven't got one yet, as my kitchen is so tiny and there's nowhere to put anything.

[MrandMrsEvans]

Thats great Peachy thanks for that. I will definately be trying it. I love houmous:j

[charlies_mum]

Went to weigh in and I maintained. Not sure how I managed as I had lots of wine and two (yes two) Indian takeaways over the weekend :eek:

We are on holiday next week, so will probably put a couple of pounds on, but when I get back, I need to be really strict and get back onto the diet as I want to lose at least another stone by DS wedding in September.

[beccabee]

We were told at WI last week that chickpeas were only free if eaten as they are out of the tin, one lady was roasting them and eating them like popcorn, we were told that doing that and blending them meant they need to be syned?

[peachyest]

We were told at WI last week that chickpeas were only free if eaten as they are out of the tin, one lady was roasting them and eating them like popcorn, we were told that doing that and blending them meant they need to be syned?you could be right but i got the recipey from class out of there book , the thing is would you eat all that houmous at once , or like i do use it to spread on bread , please do ask at class.
The other thing i do is put 2 tbsp of houmous in a tub of quark and it makes a whole tub of houmous for the 2 tbsp is 3 syns, i buy the sainsbury roasted red pepper be good to yourself - yum, once yov're syn it its then free for you to go back to as much as you like .
So people have been put off by quark , but don't be , it takes the flavor overnight of what you put in it , mayo , horseraddish , nuttella , ect , peachy x

[peachyest]

Went to weigh in and I maintained. Not sure how I managed as I had lots of wine and two (yes two) Indian takeaways over the weekend :eek:

We are on holiday next week, so will probably put a couple of pounds on, but when I get back, I need to be really strict and get back onto the diet as I want to lose at least another stone by DS wedding in September.:T :T weldone charlies -mum , i wonna go on hoilday:sad:

[gpuss]

Yes, well done Charliesmum:T:T and hope you have a wonderful holiday:j:j

I mix quark with Helmans light, to get the mayo taste and make it go further, but as Peachey says, it will take on the taste of anything.

[10past6]

Heelo peeps

Thx for the earlier comments and support, I'm going to read this thread from the start.

[larmy16]

Am I alone in thinking that Quark and Fromage Frais spoil recipes? The only way I can use Quark is mixed with the Options hot chocolate sachets to make a kind of mousse dessert.

Fromage frais - I can only tolerate with a bit of sweetener in to have with strawberries. I also use it mixed in with those 2 syn jellies half and half.

Any thing I have made cooked which uses the FF or Quark I end up chucking out. Shame really - I do want to like them, just don't!!

[beccabee]

Has anyone tried the new Weightwatcher angel delight style whip? Our consultant was saying last night it's 2 syns (not sure if thats with or without milk) for half the pack. There's a banoffee one, chocolate and strawberry but not available in my local Tesco yet.

[peachyest]

Am I alone in thinking that Quark and Fromage Frais spoil recipes? The only way I can use Quark is mixed with the Options hot chocolate sachets to make a kind of mousse dessert.

Fromage frais - I can only tolerate with a bit of sweetener in to have with strawberries. I also use it mixed in with those 2 syn jellies half and half.

Any thing I have made cooked which uses the FF or Quark I end up chucking out. Shame really - I do want to like them, just don't!! HI larmy i use quark to make my mayo, horseraddish, phili light , laughing cow go further and you only use a little bit of syns, witch means you don't have to go without .
Like mayo a tbsp is high in syns and if you like using mayo alot , it eats into your syns:confused: ,or hoummus its high the same thing ,so thats why i use quark , by adding a little bit of what like you get alot back and once syned its free :T

[tobys_mummy]

peachyest - do you mean that you count the whole 2.5 syns or whatever it is for the hummus the first time you use it but then after that it's free?

[ikkle87]

peachyest - do you mean that you count the whole 2.5 syns or whatever it is for the hummus the first time you use it but then after that it's free?


Hi what she means is if you mix together 2tbsp of houmous and a tub of quark it makes the houmous go further and is a lighter version than eating all the houmous as quark is syn free so all in all it has a syn value of 3syns

[peachyest]

peachyest - do you mean that you count the whole 2.5 syns or whatever it is for the hummus the first time you use it but then after that it's free?Hi tobys-mum yes thats what i mean , i love horseraddish on my beef sandwiches , roast potatoes , cooked roast dinners , so eat alot of it and the syns soon add up .
So i add 2 tsp to quark ,syn it and then after that its free everytime i eat it :T :T , just try differet things in it , leave it overnight ,to get the true flavores to come out :D , peachy x

[Welshnutta]

Hello all,

Hope your all ok. Well done to loosers and sts.

Manic at the mo, family illness and husband poorly too and 7 month old to boot. Anyway..... report a 3lb loss this week, yay!!!! SO HAPPY!

Take care every 1 and will try to read and catch up asap.

[gpuss]

Mornin all:hello:

Well, I did a perfect green day, yesterday, so still got a foot in SW;) Think I'll have a go at lamb pittas with yoghurt dip today and see how that goes.

Well done Welshnutta, and with all that going on too:T:T. I hope everyone gets better quickly and take care of yourself too xxx

[keys4rob]

i got these from tesco the 20ml calypso icicles no added sugar. on sw website it says the sugar free 100ml ones are free but theres no mention of these ones. anyone have any ideas what the syn value is?

[peachyest]

Hello all,

Hope your all ok. Well done to loosers and sts.

Manic at the mo, family illness and husband poorly too and 7 month old to boot. Anyway..... report a 3lb loss this week, yay!!!! SO HAPPY!

Take care every 1 and will try to read and catch up asap.:T :T :T
weldone welshy fab loss 3lb :j :j :j :j :j :j

[peachyest]

Has anyone tried the new Weightwatcher angel delight style whip? Our consultant was saying last night it's 2 syns (not sure if thats with or without milk) for half the pack. There's a banoffee one, chocolate and strawberry but not available in my local Tesco yet.Hi becca well been on s/w this morning and
banoffee is 2,1/2 syns
strawberrie is 2 syns
chocolate is 2 syns
make them up as directed , hope this helps :rolleyes:

[Nessa56]

Yes, well done Charliesmum:T:T and hope you have a wonderful holiday:j:j

I mix quark with Helmans light, to get the mayo taste and make it go further, but as Peachey says, it will take on the taste of anything.

That sounds lovely gpuss, I love mayo and haven't had any for months now.

If I mixed a whole tub of Quark with mayo how much mayo and how long would it stay okay in the fridge do you think?

v
x

[larmy16]

My son gets pizza sometimes (Milanos) and they come with a pot of garlic and herb dip. They weigh 28 grams. Anyone like to hazard a guess how many syns would be in them? I am sure they are quite fattening but if synned I would like to use them (he does'nt like them) as salad dressing and count them of course!

Also Waitrose have bought out some fat free probiotic yogurts. I could not find them on syns online. Do you think these would be free? Activa do a fat free one and they are syn free.

Questions, questions!:)????????????

[gpuss]

That sounds lovely gpuss, I love mayo and haven't had any for months now.

If I mixed a whole tub of Quark with mayo how much mayo and how long would it stay okay in the fridge do you think?

v
x

Hi Ness

What you could do is put the whole tub of quark into a tupperware pot and add, say 2 or 3 large heaped tablespoons of mayo (you could even use extra light, I suppose) and taste it. The more quark, the milder it is but still very nice. You can leave overnight, but I often use straightaway. Quark seems to last for ages, so I'd imagine it would last as long as you need it. I use it to spread on salad sandwiches in place of spreads too xxx

[Nessa56]

Thanks gpuss

Guess what I will be buying at the weekend :D

Got my weigh in tonight, not sure how I will do, I have been really, really good this week, but feeling very bloated today so who knows.

We will see what we will see, whichever way it goes I am definitely having a couple of glasses of wine with my meal tonight ;)

v
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[gpuss]

Thanks gpuss

Guess what I will be buying at the weekend :D

Got my weigh in tonight, not sure how I will do, I have been really, really good this week, but feeling very bloated today so who knows.

We will see what we will see, whichever way it goes I am definitely having a couple of glasses of wine with my meal tonight ;)

v
x

Ness, you might be surprised, especially if you've been good. Enjoy your wine, luv. As we've said before, this is a lifetime change of eating and you have to have a bit of what you fancy;)

Just back from a nice walk with Ruby. We live near lots of elderly peoples' bungalows and I met a lovely old chap who I'm guessing doesn't get chance to talk to people much, so I stayed and had a good chat with him. Walking Ruby is an excellent way to meet men;):whistle::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[angie loves veg]

Hi all!

I have been away since Friday in a caravan in the Cotswolds..... as you can imagine, the food wasn't very SW friendly (chips, chips, chips).... but we did our best, cooked a bit in the caravan, made sensible choices, ate lots of SS fruit, drank loadsa water (shhhh! and beer) and am therefore :D THRILLED:D to report a mere 1/2lb gain.

I think I am quite so happy, coz if I can fend off the (normally huge) holiday weight gains, then I know that we really can do this losing weight malarky!!

When I get this weight off, its going to STAY OFF!!!! :j :j

BIG cheer to all the losers and stayers ..... :T :T

[gpuss]

Hi all!

I have been away since Friday in a caravan in the Cotswolds..... as you can imagine, the food wasn't very SW friendly (chips, chips, chips).... but we did our best, cooked a bit in the caravan, made sensible choices, ate lots of SS fruit, drank loadsa water (shhhh! and beer) and am therefore :D THRILLED:D to report a mere 1/2lb gain.

I think I am quite so happy, coz if I can fend off the (normally huge) holiday weight gains, then I know that we really can do this losing weight malarky!!

When I get this weight off, its going to STAY OFF!!!! :j :j

BIG cheer to all the losers and stayers ..... :T :T

That's great going on a holiday, Angie. Well done you:T:T:T:T

[peachyest]

Hi all!

I have been away since Friday in a caravan in the Cotswolds..... as you can imagine, the food wasn't very SW friendly (chips, chips, chips).... but we did our best, cooked a bit in the caravan, made sensible choices, ate lots of SS fruit, drank loadsa water (shhhh! and beer) and am therefore :D THRILLED:D to report a mere 1/2lb gain.

I think I am quite so happy, coz if I can fend off the (normally huge) holiday weight gains, then I know that we really can do this losing weight malarky!!

When I get this weight off, its going to STAY OFF!!!! :j :j

BIG cheer to all the losers and stayers ..... :T :TBig weldone to you , i'm gonna see about getting some holiday books this weekend and book something , so i've got something to look forward to :j .
Well iv'e been sunbathing and i can't beleave the heat it's fab , already glowing , iv'e got a wedding this saturday so should look nice then :T :T , peachy x

[peachyest]

Thanks gpuss

Guess what I will be buying at the weekend :D

Got my weigh in tonight, not sure how I will do, I have been really, really good this week, but feeling very bloated today so who knows.

We will see what we will see, whichever way it goes I am definitely having a couple of glasses of wine with my meal tonight ;)

v
xnessa your find the quark in the cheese section ,its about 54p a pot in tesco , plus the longer you leave it the stonger it gets .
I put mayo and some garlic in it for a dip and the next day it was really strong , so be careful not to put to much garlic in it unless you love garlic like me , but there be no kisses:eek:

[Nessa56]

nessa your find the quark in the cheese section ,its about 54p a pot in tesco , plus the longer you leave it the stonger it gets .
I put mayo and some garlic in it for a dip and the next day it was really strong , so be careful not to put to much garlic in it unless you love garlic like me , but there be no kisses thanks peachyest

Ah, who needs kisses when you've got garlic:p

I will make sure I do this when I know I am not seeing OH though, just in case :D

v
x

[gpuss]

I put mayo and some garlic in it for a dip and the next day it was really strong , so be careful not to put to much garlic in it unless you love garlic like me , but there be no kisses:eek:

Just feed your bloke garlic too, and there'll be kisses galore, peachey:rotfl::rotfl::kisses3:

[consultant31]

It's really helpful, Peachey, as some of us don't have the books -thanks very much:A

When I made the coleslaw I got grated cabbage everwhere:rolleyes: and made a right mess. I might have to invest in a food processor. I haven't got one yet, as my kitchen is so tiny and there's nowhere to put anything.

I make coleslaw all the time and have found the best way is to use a Borner Vee slicer. It stops onion taking on that strange flavour it sometimes does when grated and I can make a huge bowlful in less than 5 mins.

It's worth getting the proper Borner Vee as there are lots of copy ones which aren't half as good.

http://www.selkin.co.uk/site/site/home/home.asp?c=28&t=sc&i=17

[gpuss]

I make coleslaw all the time and have found the best way is to use a Borner Vee slicer. It stops onion taking on that strange flavour it sometimes does when grated and I can make a huge bowlful in less than 5 mins.

It's worth getting the proper Borner Vee as there are lots of copy ones which aren't half as good.

http://www.selkin.co.uk/site/site/home/home.asp?c=28&t=sc&i=17

Oooh, thanks very much Consultant:AI was hoping someone would recommend one - that's brilliant:T:T No more cabbage hair accessories for me :o xxx

[Nessa56]

Just feed your bloke garlic too, and there'll be kisses galore, peachey:rotfl::rotfl::kisses3:

Now why didn't I think of that :j :j :j

v
x

[peachyest]

Just feed your bloke garlic too, and there'll be kisses galore, peachey:rotfl::rotfl::kisses3::rolleyes: :naughty: no i'll be good:rotfl: :rotfl: .

[peachyest]

chicken tikka masala

1lb 8oz chicken
4tbsp tikka powder
200g very low fat nat yogurt
salt n pepper
1 onion
4 garlic cloves
1 red mild chilli
coriander
frylight
1 tsp ground ginger
2 tbsp tom puree
1 tsp sweetner
5 tbsp very low fat fromage frais
250 ml water

1) chop chicken, mix half tikka powder with nat yogurt, season well and pour over chicken set aside

2)chop onion , crush garlic,deseed and chop chilli , chop coriander,
spray pan frylight cook onion 5 min , add garlic, chilli ,ginger and remaining tikka powder and fry for 2-3 min.
Stir in the tom puree , sweetner and 250ml water and bring to boil.
Reduce the heat , add fromage frais and simmer for 12- 15 min , stiring often.

3)meanwhile place chicken on a tray spray with frylight cook for 15 min, turning occasionlly, until cooked .
Then add to saucepan cook 3 min and serve

serve 4 people 1/2 syn each :T :T

really hope you like it , peachy x

[gpuss]

:rolleyes: :naughty: no i'll be good:rotfl: :rotfl: .

That's not like you ;):whistle::rotfl::rotfl:

[peachyest]

That's not like you ;):whistle::rotfl::rotfl:trying to be good:rolleyes: , went a bit far last time , think scared people off , were is everyone:confused: :confused:

[gpuss]

trying to be good:rolleyes: , went a bit far last time , think scared people off , were is everyone:confused: :confused:

Nah, you made us laugh:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:They're all out in the sun. I'm off shopping now too, see you later xxx

[charlies_mum]

Work today and as it was so nice, I wore a skirt and top instead of big woolly jumpers.

The first person I saw said "wow, you now have a waist", and someone else said "you have lost loads of weight" :j

Holiday next week, and then full on towards stone number 2 :j

[Skint_Catt]

:hello: Hi guys, remember me???? Well got home from gorgeous Malta at 1am this morning and start my new job tomorrow :j Looks like I bought some of the sun back too accidentely in my suitcase :o :rotfl:

Jumped on the scales when I got in last night (sorry) and had put on 4lb, but earlier today it had dropped to 2 - so not so bad, but have a week until WI anyway. Straight back on it today :grin: Red: Lasting Satis Yoghurt, salad with pork and tuna, bacon and egg and salmon with salad tonight - oh and a pack of French Fries :o

Catt xx :hello:

[charlies_mum]

Hi Catt, welcome back :wave: Hope you had a great holiday.

Well done on only putting on a couple of pounds, we'll see how I do after next week.

Don't beat yourself up over the French Fries, I think they are only 4.5 syns.

[Skint_Catt]

Thanks charlies_mum. I bought a pack of 12 of the French Fries as I know they are low-syn - for those snack-attack moments ;)

Looking forward to leaving the house at 8.50am instead of 7.50 and getting home at 5.10 instead of 6.15 tomorrow! :j

[otterspasm]

Week 2 and 2 1/2 lb loss. Dead chuffed.
Well done to all losers and stsers.

[fluffynit]

Evening Primrose Oil...i take two of these capsules daily. This may sound a silly question, but should I be synning them? Afterall, they are "oil". I have been giving them one syn per capsule, but not sure if they are more than that, or indeed 0 syns at all.

thanks

fluffynit

[fluffynit]

Also..thought I'd mention that I tried this recipe from the SW website today...it was so yum and was actually a decent portion :)


http://www.slimmingworld.com/lifelineonline/images/features_images/subtitle_10ways_strawberry_cheesecake.gif

Serves: 8

Syns per serving:
5 Syns on Green,
5 Syns on Original

Ingredients:
113g/4 oz ginger nut biscuits
28g/1 oz butter, melted
1 sachet & 2 level teaspoons gelatine
5 tablespoons boiling water
227g/8 oz strawberries
340g/12 oz quark skimmed milk soft cheese
227g/8 oz very low fat natural fromage frais
artificial sweetener, to taste
strawberries, for decoration

Method:
1. Crush the biscuits with a rolling pin and then mix in the melted butter. Press evenly over the base of a 20cm/8in springform tin and pop into the fridge to chill while you make the filling.
2. Dissolve the gelatine in the boiling water, stirring it well, and then leave it until it is cool.
3. Meanwhile, pur!e the strawberries quickly in a food processor or mash roughly – the pur!e should have some texture and not be too liquid.
4. In a bowl, beat together the quark and fromage frais, and fold in the pur!ed strawberries and the cooled gelatine, mixing well. Sweeten to taste with artificial sweetener.
5. Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the chilled biscuit base and chill in the refrigerator until set (about 1 hour). Serve sliced, decorated with strawberries.

[JoleneM]

Hello Everyone, Lost a pound tonight! Couldn't stay tonight so didn't get the password for online, could someone pm it to me please?

Jolene

[peachyest]

:hello: Hi guys, remember me???? Well got home from gorgeous Malta at 1am this morning and start my new job tomorrow :j Looks like I bought some of the sun back too accidentely in my suitcase :o :rotfl:

Jumped on the scales when I got in last night (sorry) and had put on 4lb, but earlier today it had dropped to 2 - so not so bad, but have a week until WI anyway. Straight back on it today :grin: Red: Lasting Satis Yoghurt, salad with pork and tuna, bacon and egg and salmon with salad tonight - oh and a pack of French Fries :o

Catt xx :hello:welcome back skin-catt , and weldone on only putting on 2lb , i always put on more than that , its all the free wine & vodka :eek: , peachy x

[gpuss]

Hi all:hello:

Well my dreaded wi this morning ... and ... I've lost ... 1lb:j:j:j:jTadaaaaa!!! I'm shocked after all the shenanigans at the weekend with me dithering over what to eat (not to mention the chicken burger and chips:o). I feel back in control again and hope I can get through my hubbie's op without letting myself down:rolleyes:.

Welcome back, Catt, and well done on only gaining 2lbs, that's brilliant:T:T

Well done Joelene and Otter too:T:T

[fluffynit]

well done gpuss & jolene :)

[Nessa56]

Well done gpuss and all other losers

I had my WI last night and STS

Not impressed, I was a good as gold last week grrrrr,

I am still in a smaller size trousers though, so according to my consultant, it is not always about weight sometimes the inches come off without the weight???

Anyway, I didn't have the wine last night that I was going to, I am going to save that for Saturday as am going to dinner/dance so loadsa sins there anyway.

I won't be beaten :o

On the up side, completely changing the subject, it is 16 months today since I stopped smoking :j :j :T :T :j :j

[gpuss]

Well done gpuss and all other losers

I had my WI last night and STS

Not impressed, I was a good as gold last week grrrrr,

I am still in a smaller size trousers though, so according to my consultant, it is not always about weight sometimes the inches come off without the weight???

Anyway, I didn't have the wine last night that I was going to, I am going to save that for Saturday as am going to dinner/dance so loadsa sins there anyway.

I won't be beaten :o

On the up side, completely changing the subject, it is 16 months today since I stopped smoking :j :j :T :T :j :j

That's a fantastic achievement and even more important for your health than the weight loss. Losing weight and keeping off the cigs as well must be doubly hard. Well done you and on keeping it off:T:TYou are on the same road as me, Ness, sloooooow but sure:rolleyes: We will get there... and repeat:rotfl::rotfl:

[dlb]

Hi everyone.
Not been on for a while, been packing the kids of to Malta with their grandparents!!
I got weighed last night as couldnt make my normal monday weigh in and i had lost 3lb, which means iv got my stone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well 15lb in 7 weeks acctually which im so pleased with, only have 4 days till next weigh in as going bak to the monday group as it is alot better than the one i went to last night, so not hoping for great things but a 1lb would be nice.
I only need 4lb more for my 10% goal, so im hoping for that by a week monday.
Keep going everyone
Donna

[NOSONDDU]

well, by next week should be able to go on eating plan. Had to go dentist as pain was so bad and I have a very nasty infection of the socket!! They had to work on it and pack it and I am on antibiotics. But it does wonders as an appetite suppressant.

[gpuss]

well, by next week should be able to go on eating plan. Had to go dentist as pain was so bad and I have a very nasty infection of the socket!! They had to work on it and pack it and I am on antibiotics. But it does wonders as an appetite suppressant.

Nosonddu, you poor thing. I bet that's been agony and I'm not surprised you've not been able to eat. Hope you feel better soon and rejoin the gang on here :grouphug:

Wow Donna that's fantastic:T:T:T well done!

Just made a yoghurt dip with garlic and chives to go with lamb pittas tonight, as we ended up having a cooked chicken and salad yesterday (no time for anything else). Going to chuck a bit of steak seasoning on the lamb, as OH doesn't like mint much and most of the lamb seasonings seem to contain that. I find steak seasoning peps up all kinds of meats.

[Nessa56]

Going to chuck a bit of steak seasoning on the lamb, as OH doesn't like mint much and most of the lamb seasonings seem to contain that. I find steak seasoning peps up all kinds of meats.

If you have any Rosemary, put that on the lamb it is delicious.

when I do a roast lamb I usually put loads of Rosemary and garlic in.

Great I am hungry now !! :p

Enjoy

v
x

[TractorGirl327]

Hi All,

I've had a very hectic week which I won't bore you with the details of so I've not been posting as much, but I have been reading

Well done to all you losers!!!! I've kept on track this week apart from a thick slice of bread & butter yesterday afternoon - I bought the loaf hole still warm and couldnt resist.

Can anyone tell me this weeks password please?

Thanks
TG x

[peachyest]

Hi all:hello:

Well my dreaded wi this morning ... and ... I've lost ... 1lb:j:j:j:jTadaaaaa!!! I'm shocked after all the shenanigans at the weekend with me dithering over what to eat (not to mention the chicken burger and chips:o). I feel back in control again and hope I can get through my hubbie's op without letting myself down:rolleyes:.

Welcome back, Catt, and well done on only gaining 2lbs, that's brilliant:T:T

Well done Joelene and Otter too:T:TBIG BIG WELDONE MATE :T :T :T :T :T :T :T , with all you have on your plate and you still lost 1lb , and your there for us all too:staradmin :staradmin :staradmin :staradmin :staradmin your a star, peachy x

[peachyest]

Hi everyone.
Not been on for a while, been packing the kids of to Malta with their grandparents!!
I got weighed last night as couldnt make my normal monday weigh in and i had lost 3lb, which means iv got my stone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well 15lb in 7 weeks acctually which im so pleased with, only have 4 days till next weigh in as going bak to the monday group as it is alot better than the one i went to last night, so not hoping for great things but a 1lb would be nice.
I only need 4lb more for my 10% goal, so im hoping for that by a week monday.
Keep going everyone
Donna welcome back :T :T :T and weldone you 3lb and your stone award :j :j :j , go girl .


nessa and weldone you for sts this week :T :T :T , its all going the right way , peachy x


Night all just about to go to work , speak to you all tomorrow , weldone all the losers and nessa for sts , don't forget water ,water , water

[TractorGirl327]

Thanks to all who sent me the password. Seems a bit fishy to me!!!!

[consultant31]

Well done gpuss and all other losers

I had my WI last night and STS

Not impressed, I was a good as gold last week grrrrr,

I am still in a smaller size trousers though, so according to my consultant, it is not always about weight sometimes the inches come off without the weight???

Anyway, I didn't have the wine last night that I was going to, I am going to save that for Saturday as am going to dinner/dance so loadsa sins there anyway.

I won't be beaten :o

On the up side, completely changing the subject, it is 16 months today since I stopped smoking :j :j :T :T :j :j

It's true, the inches often come off without the weight. I have a member in my group who lost 8 lbs and 2 dress sizes!!!

Well done stopping smoking - if you can do that (or so they tell me) slimming is a breeze :confused:

Enjoy your dinner dance.

[consultant31]

Evening Primrose Oil...i take two of these capsules daily. This may sound a silly question, but should I be synning them? Afterall, they are "oil". I have been giving them one syn per capsule, but not sure if they are more than that, or indeed 0 syns at all.

thanks

fluffynit

I don't think you need to syn them at a syn each - I'd say perhaps 1 syn for the 2. I imagine they're not very big and it's only 2 syns for a level teaspoon of all other oils.

[Skint_Catt]

Hi everyone.
Not been on for a while, been packing the kids of to Malta with their grandparents!!


Oooh where are they staying? I got back from Malta yesterday - the weather is fab at the mo - much like today here but with a lovely warm breeze too (plus its a much nicer heat!)

Can someone PM me the password please - I've missed two classes due to hols!

Catt xx:D

[studentgirl]

Hi Guys I really need some support, the weight has piled on big time, Iv gone from a small 12 to a 16 since xmas. Im really unhappy about this I want to be able to fit in to my summer clothes I will have to buy new ones.

I am going to try to lose weight with slimming world I will be using the cook books and mags. But by hubby is not at all supportive. He just called me fatty.

I dont have the time to go to group as im a student nurse working shifts.
Please can you all help me :o

[10past6]

Hello folks

This is a long shot, but is there anything on the market that shows what my daily INTAKE calories are?

I've no idea what my daily calorie intake should be anyway, and although I burn 1000 calories aday on the treadmill, it's just not moving, I'm wondering if I'm taking in far to many calories.

[Skint_Catt]

10past6 - Slimming World has nothing to do with calories - thats not how it works. 1000 calories on a treadmill would equate to about 4 hours useage????

(Intake for women should be 2000 and 2500 for a guy - less than this if you're trying to lose weight but this is irrelevant to this thread)

[10past6]

10past6 - Slimming World has nothing to do with calories - thats not how it works. 1000 calories on a treadmill would equate to about 4 hours useage????

(Intake for women should be 2000 and 2500 for a guy - less than this if you're trying to lose weight but this is irrelevant to this thread)
Hello Skint

OK thx, let me explain to make it easier to understand.

I'm trying to lose weight, as I'm on a DMP, and in the process of an IVA application, I don't have the funds to join SW / WW.

Although I burn 1000 calerories aday, I have no idea what my calorie intake is, I just eat food, mostly ready meals, and processed.

HTH.

[beccabee]

Hi Guys I really need some support, the weight has piled on big time, Iv gone from a small 12 to a 16 since xmas. Im really unhappy about this I want to be able to fit in to my summer clothes I will have to buy new ones.

I am going to try to lose weight with slimming world I will be using the cook books and mags. But by hubby is not at all supportive. He just called me fatty.

I dont have the time to go to group as im a student nurse working shifts.
Please can you all help me :o

You're more than welcome to join in, we're all very friendly and I personally find the thread much more useful than the weekly meetings, SW is greay i've lost 11.5 lbs in just three weeks :)

[Skint_Catt]

Hello Skint

OK thx, let me explain to make it easier to understand.

I'm trying to lose weight, as I'm on a DMP, and in the process of an IVA application, I don't have the funds to join SW / WW.

Although I burn 1000 calerories aday, I have no idea what my calorie intake is, I just eat food, mostly ready meals, and processed.

HTH.

That's fine - I don't have a problem with that - but Slimming World advice on this thread won't help you if you wish to calorie count - its a completely different system. We don't consider calories at all on this plan.

If you google 'calorie counter' you will find something to help you - http://www.thecaloriecounter.com/

Catt xx

[tobys_mummy]

chicken tikka masala

1lb 8oz chicken
4tbsp tikka powder
200g very low fat nat yogurt
salt n pepper
1 onion
4 garlic cloves
1 red mild chilli
coriander
frylight
1 tsp ground ginger
2 tbsp tom puree
1 tsp sweetner
5 tbsp very low fat fromage frais
250 ml water

1) chop chicken, mix half tikka powder with nat yogurt, season well and pour over chicken set aside

2)chop onion , crush garlic,deseed and chop chilli , chop coriander,
spray pan frylight cook onion 5 min , add garlic, chilli ,ginger and remaining tikka powder and fry for 2-3 min.
Stir in the tom puree , sweetner and 250ml water and bring to boil.
Reduce the heat , add fromage frais and simmer for 12- 15 min , stiring often.

3)meanwhile place chicken on a tray spray with frylight cook for 15 min, turning occasionlly, until cooked .
Then add to saucepan cook 3 min and serve

serve 4 people 1/2 syn each :T :T

really hope you like it , peachy x

you could substitue the tom puree for a bit of passata and then it would be free.

[gpuss]

Hello Skint

OK thx, let me explain to make it easier to understand.

I'm trying to lose weight, as I'm on a DMP, and in the process of an IVA application, I don't have the funds to join SW / WW.

Although I burn 1000 calerories aday, I have no idea what my calorie intake is, I just eat food, mostly ready meals, and processed.

HTH.

Hi 10past6

There are usually a lot of calories in ready meals and not that much substance. If you just cut down your intake, you will be starving all the time. Whatever plan you wish to follow, you are welcome to join us but losing weight on ready meals will be expensive and difficult. I don't think it will help you to find out exactly how many calories you are eating, you maybe just need to think of it as changing to more healthy eating. I'm not doing strictly SW, but use a lot of the recipes and little fat-saving tricks.

I know you are not a fan of cooking, but what about things like jacket potatoes (just wash and bung in th oven). Pasta (just boil in salted water and add a ready-made sauce, like Ragu, if you don't want to make a sauce). You'll find it so much easier if you add lots of veggies to a meal too (I chuck them in with pasta sometimes).

HTH and hope you stay with us xxx

[tobys_mummy]

i got these from tesco the 20ml calypso icicles no added sugar. on sw website it says the sugar free 100ml ones are free but theres no mention of these ones. anyone have any ideas what the syn value is?

i don't know about those ones but here are some other low syn ice lollies.
the big strawberry calippos and twisters are only 4.5 syns and fab's are only 4 syns. happy about that cos twisters and fabs are my favourite!!

mini milks are 1.5 syns, mini twisters are 2.5 syns and mini calippos are 3.5 syns.

morrisons do traffic light lollies for only 1.5 syns!!! they also do mini tubs of ice cream too and they are 4.5 syns. get choc or vanilla cos the raspberry ripple ones are 7 syns.
they also sell 10 assorted fruit lollies for 2 syns each and orange juice lollies and rocket lollies for 2.5 syns. their stawberry splits are 5 syns though.

anyone know how many syns a zap is?they are made by treats or treatz i think.

[larmy16]

Whatever people say slimming world is based on calories - it has to be - as no other way makes sense. Calories taken in equalling more than calories used = weight gain. Our leader explains that slimming world encourages users to eat denser, lower calorie foods that satisfy for longer - hence there should be no need to snack as the food is filling. Snacking outside this is due to psychological and comfort eating.(and I am guilty of it!) That is my opinion anyway!:)

[gpuss]

Whatever people say slimming world is based on calories - it has to be - as no other way makes sense. Calories taken in equalling more than calories used = weight gain. Our leader explains that slimming world encourages users to eat denser, lower calorie foods that satisfy for longer - hence there should be no need to snack as the food is filling. Snacking outside this is due to psychological and comfort eating.(and I am guilty of it!) That is my opinion anyway!:)

Every diet is based on calories, whether you are aware of them or not. And the beauty of SW is that you don't have to think about them (but still have to count syns). I've done both SW and WW (lost 5 stone on that) and the principle is the same, despite the counting of points on WW. You have to take in less calories than you burn to lose weight. If you eat low-fat and high fibre foods (including natural fibre in fruit and veg) protein and some carbs, such as pasta potatoes and rice, you will feel full and not crave the high-fat stuff too much.

I always have a treat or two though, like a kitkat on a night, otherwise I would crave chocolate (whether i'm full or not:o). It keeps me on the straight and narrow (usually;))

[gpuss]

i don't know about those ones but here are some other low syn ice lollies.
the big strawberry calippos and twisters are only 4.5 syns and fab's are only 4 syns. happy about that cos twisters and fabs are my favourite!!

mini milks are 1.5 syns, mini twisters are 2.5 syns and mini calippos are 3.5 syns.

morrisons do traffic light lollies for only 1.5 syns!!! they also do mini tubs of ice cream too and they are 4.5 syns. get choc or vanilla cos the raspberry ripple ones are 7 syns.
they also sell 10 assorted fruit lollies for 2 syns each and orange juice lollies and rocket lollies for 2.5 syns. their stawberry splits are 5 syns though.

anyone know how many syns a zap is?

Ooh, thanks, I'm going to get some of the Morrisons mini ice cream things. My OH is only going to be able to eat pureed food after his op for a few days, so I'm going to stock up on low-fat custard, rice pudding and things like that. Must look up Angel Delights, too, as he loves them. If anyone has any ideas, bring em on:D xxx

[dlb]

Hiya everyone.
10past6 i too am on a DMP and have been for 2.5 years now, but i just make sure my SW fee is budgeted for the same as any other bill, i am really pleased with my loss in the last 7 weeks and i will be continuing, and i have found my food bill has dropped, as long as you shop around for the offers and cook most things from scrach the savings are huge, i feed myself my Dh and 4 kids on less than £60 a week and thats for everything.

Skint Cat the kids are in Budgeba? (dont think iv spelt that right) and i spoke to them last night on msn and they said its really hot over there, glad you had a great time.

Tea this evening is quorn spag bog with side salad, and iv made up some savoury rice to have as a cold late night snack. Also i have blized some cottage cheese and added garlic salt for dipping veg sticks into yummy.

[NOSONDDU]

If you have any Rosemary, put that on the lamb it is delicious.

when I do a roast lamb I usually put loads of Rosemary and garlic in.

Great I am hungry now !! :p


I'm drooling here but had to go back again to the dentist today as the packing came out of my tooth - it'll be a while before I'll be eating it but the thought of roast lamb and rosemary - yummy. Have never tried it with garlic as well but I will next week (or whenever). Thanks

[brownjasperdog]

Hello all, I am trying Success Express today and I thought you might be interested in my meal plan. I hope to goodness it works miraculously, since I've binged on chocolate all week so far! :o

Breakfast: 1/3 plate rice pudding (inc. HEA milk)
2/3 plate frozen summer fruits (defrosted) and fresh blackberries
Snacks: Mullerlight, fruit, 2 babybel (HEA)
Lunch: 1/3 plate pasta and salmon left over from last night
2/3 plate salad leaves, celery, cucumber, beetroot, tomato
Tea: 1/3 plate bacon and baked beans
2/3 plate quorn sausages, mushrooms, tomatoes, egg

I also have 2 HEBs left over that I can add to the meals or take as snacks I think.

If anybody can spot any errors, please let me know!

[gpuss]

I'm drooling here but had to go back again to the dentist today as the packing came out of my tooth - it'll be a while before I'll be eating it but the thought of roast lamb and rosemary - yummy. Have never tried it with garlic as well but I will next week (or whenever). Thanks

Nos, when I get a leg of lamb, I cut little slits in it (both in the meat end and on the top, through the fat) and i shove in slivers of garlic and then roast it's sooooo lovely:drool::drool::drool:

[Nessa56]

Hi all

I completely forgot to get the password when I was there the other night, can anyone help please?

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[gpuss]

Hi all

I completely forgot to get the password when I was there the other night, can anyone help please?

v
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Can someone PM to me too please xxx

[lo_bush]

Well I had a really good week and felt as if the weight was really falling off of me, whereas the week before I felt huge. I'd lost 2lbs at WI last night, making a loss of 1 st 1 lb in 4 weeks, which I'm really pleased about but found it rather odd that over the two weeks I'd lost the same amount of weight and yet felt so different :confused:. any theories on this?

[Skint_Catt]

Skint Cat the kids are in Budgeba? (dont think iv spelt that right) and i spoke to them last night on msn and they said its really hot over there, glad you had a great time.

I know where you mean - we only drove through it but it is lovely. We were further east on the north cost in Sliema. I was very hot last week too! If they get a chance to visit the blue lagoon on Comino then tell them to go (excellent boat trip and swimming.snorkelling). They are closer than we were.

[tobys_mummy]

i don't know about those ones but here are some other low syn ice lollies.
the big strawberry calippos and twisters are only 4.5 syns and fab's are only 4 syns. happy about that cos twisters and fabs are my favourite!!

mini milks are 1.5 syns, mini twisters are 2.5 syns and mini calippos are 3.5 syns.

morrisons do traffic light lollies for only 1.5 syns!!! they also do mini tubs of ice cream too and they are 4.5 syns. get choc or vanilla cos the raspberry ripple ones are 7 syns.
they also sell 10 assorted fruit lollies for 2 syns each and orange juice lollies and rocket lollies for 2.5 syns. their stawberry splits are 5 syns though.

anyone know how many syns a zap is?

btw i think zap is made my treats or treatz - something like that anyway.

[gpuss]

Well I had a really good week and felt as if the weight was really falling off of me, whereas the week before I felt huge. I'd lost 2lbs at WI last night, making a loss of 1 st 1 lb in 4 weeks, which I'm really pleased about but found it rather odd that over the two weeks I'd lost the same amount of weight and yet felt so different :confused:. any theories on this?

That's a great loss in a short time - well done:T:T:TI tend to feel huge when I'm holding fluid, and I know it often affects the scales. It evens itself out over the month though.

[Chickenprincess x]

can somone pm me this weeks password please, i forgot to look on the board at group last night, thanks

[peachyest]

Hi Guys I really need some support, the weight has piled on big time, Iv gone from a small 12 to a 16 since xmas. Im really unhappy about this I want to be able to fit in to my summer clothes I will have to buy new ones.

I am going to try to lose weight with slimming world I will be using the cook books and mags. But by hubby is not at all supportive. He just called me fatty.

I dont have the time to go to group as im a student nurse working shifts.
Please can you all help me :o welcome aboard student girl , everyone is great on this thread and will help you , so fill free to ask questons and post any recipey ,:D
Also don't worry about o/h , you do it for you and see the change in him , when it starts coming off , peachy x

[Nessa56]

I agree with peachy studengirl

Do if for yourself, no-one else

You will have the last laugh luv :rotfl:

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[beccabee]

Treats Zzap Ice Lolly 70ml each

http://www.slimmingworld.com/lifelineonline/syns/images/red.gif Original 5 Syns http://www.slimmingworld.com/lifelineonline/syns/images/green.gif Green 5 Syns

[consultant31]

Hello all, I am trying Success Express today and I thought you might be interested in my meal plan. I hope to goodness it works miraculously, since I've binged on chocolate all week so far! :o

Breakfast: 1/3 plate rice pudding (inc. HEA milk)
2/3 plate frozen summer fruits (defrosted) and fresh blackberries
Snacks: Mullerlight, fruit, 2 babybel (HEA)
Lunch: 1/3 plate pasta and salmon left over from last night
2/3 plate salad leaves, celery, cucumber, beetroot, tomato
Tea: 1/3 plate bacon and baked beans
2/3 plate quorn sausages, mushrooms, tomatoes, egg

I also have 2 HEBs left over that I can add to the meals or take as snacks I think.

If anybody can spot any errors, please let me know!

It looks good to me BJD. You could have some bread with your tea as a HEB. Success Express does work, but whether it'll cancel out a chocolate binge remains to be seen - if it does, let us know, we'll all do it :D

Ooh and don't forget, you're still entitled to your 5-15 syns as well!!

[beccabee]

Quiet in here?? Is everyone out enjoying the weather?

[rsdiscos]

My husband goes to a different class to me (because of the kids)and he won the raffle this week which was a shopping basket of 4 meals!!
I have cooked the Sweet Potato Curry this lunchtime and it was great and easy too!!
Free on Green
300ml /1/2 pint of stock made from chicken bovril
750g/ 1lb10oz sweet potato peeled and cubed ( bitesize pieces)
1 onion peeled halved and thinly sliced
225g/ 8oz baby spinach leaves
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli de seeded and thinly diced
1 tbsp of medium curry powder
4 ripe plum tomatoes chopped
salt and pepper
1. fry off onions lightly with fry light in a pan and fry the garlic and chilli for a min to soften slightly.
2. then add stock and potaoes to the pan bring to the boil and cook gently for 5-6 mins.
3 Add curry powder and tomatoes to the saucepan stir well and cook for 10 until sweet potatoes are tender.
4. I wilted the spinach in a small frying pan with frylight and drained off the excess water before adding to the curry.
I did adapt the original recipe slightly by frying off the garlic and chilli first instead of adding it to the stock -I think it would taste better and I didn't want to add more liquid to the curry from the spinach.
See what you think! i had it with boiled rice.

[rsdiscos]

Next week the three biggest losers in our class are going to tell their stories and are allowing us to ask questions.
One lady has become a good friend of mine and she has lost 7 st 7lbs!!
I wanted to do something special for her and we always talk about not being able to imagine that much weight so I am going to buy 19 bags of potatoes (2.5 kgs size) which is the equivalent of her weight loss. I think she is going to be flabagasted. I think it's going to be an inspirational night as I have as much or more to lose and am only 1 1/2 st along. i am hoping to get my club 10 too on the night. I need to lose a pound but have had quite a few syns so will need to pull back in the next 3 days!

[otterspasm]

Hi all,
I hope you are enjoying the weather! :D:D:D
I love the sound of the sweet potato curry. I'm not keen on spinach when it is cooked but I could substitute some spring greens I've got. Might make it tomorrow as am on red day today.

Just in case it is of help to anyone my menu is...

Breakfast...2 slices wholemeal bread (HEB) toasted with marmite and Laughing cow (HEA) plus 2 Alpen light bars (HEB)

Lunch...Grilled lamb steaks with salad and cottage cheese followed by banana

Tea...Roast chicken with more salad and fruit for pud

Would normally not have salad twice in one day but it's so warm and sunny I don't feel like hot veg :D.

Have a good day all.

[otterspasm]

19 bags of Potatoes! Next week the three biggest losers in our class are going to tell their stories and are allowing us to ask questions.
One lady has become a good friend of mine and she has lost 7 st 7lbs!!
I wanted to do something special for her and we always talk about not being able to imagine that much weight so I am going to buy 19 bags of potatoes (2.5 kgs size) which is the equivalent of her weight loss. I think she is going to be flabagasted. I think it's going to be an inspirational night as I have as much or more to lose and am only 1 1/2 st along. i am hoping to get my club 10 too on the night. I need to lose a pound but have had quite a few syns so will need to pull back in the next 3 days!



What a really lovely idea rsdiscos!:T:T:T:T:T:T It made me fill up. :o
What a good friend you are to think of such a nice thing. Let us know how it goes.

[Burlesque Babe]

hi there - could someone PM me the current password please? Thankyou ever so in advance!

[TractorGirl327]

hi there - could someone PM me the current password please? Thankyou ever so in advance!
You have a PM! :D

[TractorGirl327]

Ice Lollies

I thought I was being oh-so-good, buying the Skinny Cow ices, at only 4 Syns each, and letting the children have the Fabs

I've just discovered that a Fab is only 4 Syns too! Ooooh and I just had one, it was delish, especially the top bit!

Anyone elses got a favourite low Syn ice lolly??

[Burlesque Babe]

now have password, many thanks ;)

My favourite is mini milk at 1.5 syns. I used to think it was 2, but apparently it's 1.5 - even better!

[TractorGirl327]

My favourite a white Magnums but they are 13.5 Syns each!!!!!!!

[Burlesque Babe]

have to say, I'm (luckily!!) not a big fan of icecream, but I do like the pink or white mini milk.

I also like Cornetto (the strawberry ones).......haven't had one for years......might go and frighten myself with how many syns they are and why I won't be having one in the near future!

Edit: 10........not as bad as I thought and much nicer than those yucky processed WW desserts at 8 each - peh, peh ( me making sticking tongue out noises at the toffee one!)

[angie loves veg]

Next week the three biggest losers in our class are going to tell their stories and are allowing us to ask questions.
One lady has become a good friend of mine and she has lost 7 st 7lbs!!
I wanted to do something special for her and we always talk about not being able to imagine that much weight so I am going to buy 19 bags of potatoes (2.5 kgs size) which is the equivalent of her weight loss. I think she is going to be flabagasted. I think it's going to be an inspirational night as I have as much or more to lose and am only 1 1/2 st along. i am hoping to get my club 10 too on the night. I need to lose a pound but have had quite a few syns so will need to pull back in the next 3 days!

catching up here - but this is a lovely idea - :T :T :T :T

perhaps they should be raffled off at the end!!!!

wishing you luck to get to your club 10 :)

[NOSONDDU]

..... am only 1 1/2 st along. i am hoping to get my club 10 too on the night. I need to lose a pound but have had quite a few syns so will need to pull back in the next 3 days!

Years ago we were told if you think you've only lost whatever, take a basket next time you are in a supermarket and go to the sugar display. Each bag is roughly 2lb. On that ratio put the weight you have lost into the basket and try carrying it up or down the aisle before putting it back. That's what you carried everywhere before you lost the weight. Some couldn't even lift it off the floor and were chuffed to bits.

Hope the idea may help someone.

[Foofighter]

i had the Mini Twister (2.5) and one of the Fruit Pastill Lollies today (3.0) They are both yummy!!

I lost 2.5 this week, really pleased! Might have done the damage for this week though as we had a lovely Chinese last night :silenced: Throughly enjoyed it!!

Our group have the new Card/Laptop system in place, do other groups have this now? I quite like my new Slimming World style credit card :dance:(we had paper records before)

rsdiscos that is such a great idea! I have lot's to lose too and that would inspire me so much :) Also wishing you luck on getting club 10!

[Skint_Catt]

Whats the new card/laptop system???

[rsdiscos]

Years ago we were told if you think you've only lost whatever, take a basket next time you are in a supermarket and go to the sugar display. Each bag is roughly 2lb. On that ratio put the weight you have lost into the basket and try carrying it up or down the aisle before putting it back. That's what you carried everywhere before you lost the weight. Some couldn't even lift it off the floor and were chuffed to bits.

Our consultant about 2 weeks ago wrapped up 2 boxes one weighed a stone the other 1/2 a stone - I held both together - and it was a good job I was sitting down!! I now know why I couldn't walk up a flight of stairs without huffing and puffing!
Thanks for you kind words
Melissa

[rsdiscos]

Years ago we were told if you think you've only lost whatever, take a basket next time you are in a supermarket and go to the sugar display. Each bag is roughly 2lb. On that ratio put the weight you have lost into the basket and try carrying it up or down the aisle before putting it back. That's what you carried everywhere before you lost the weight. Some couldn't even lift it off the floor and were chuffed to bits.[QUOTE]


Our consultant about 2 weeks ago wrapped up 2 boxes one weighed a stone the other 1/2 a stone - I held both together - and it was a good job I was sitting down!! I now know why I couldn't walk up a flight of stairs without huffing and puffing!
Thanks for you kind words
Melissa

[rsdiscos]

sorry I can't figure how to quote Nonsonddu's comment! - techno phob!!

[Foofighter]

Whats the new card/laptop system???

Each member has there own SW card. When signing in/paying you put it in a card reader which is hooked up to a laptop, you pay and then move on to get weighed. The person doing the weighing also has a laptop & you put your card in another reader. I think its all hooked up to the scales so records your weight automatically. Your weight is still recorded in your book :)

[dlb]

Our card/laptop system starts in June, my consultant and the weigh in helpers all have to go for a training course, she told us about it a few weeks ago, and told us we will have to give as much notice of missed weeks as possible as it isnt as flexible for the consultant to change if you give a last minute `can attend` call.

Well i have to be super good today as its WI tommorow after only 4 days since last WI.
I Have been fairly good since Wed, but have had most of my syns, which i dont normally, so today is a green day, egg salad for dinner, and a roast beef dinner with the trimmings for tea- Beef Hob, roast,mash and veg -Free.
Snack will be lots of fruit and yoghurts.
Have a lovely day everyone, hope its nice and sunny where you are, it hot here already!!

[Burlesque Babe]

I like to use cans of beans/chopped tomatoes to show weight loss for me - I know it's now wholly accurate as a tin is around 400g but even after half a stone, I lifted 7 cans from the cupboard and it was heavy!

[charlies_mum]

Morning all :wave:

Posting from sunny Dorset, where I am sitting in a chair enjoying the sun and the birdsong.

In danger of falling off the wagon completely, last night had BBQ spare ribs adn Chicken Chow Mein, and this morning had a breakfast baguette which was bacon, sausage, mushrooms and egg on a white baguette :eek:

Having a BBQ later, so think today will have to be a red day, and I'll have to syn the sausage and bread.

Will have to be really good again when I get home :D

Hope you are all having this lovely weather x

[otterspasm]

Sweet Potato and Spinach Curry -yumm!!! My husband goes to a different class to me (because of the kids)and he won the raffle this week which was a shopping basket of 4 meals!!
I have cooked the Sweet Potato Curry this lunchtime and it was great and easy too!!
Free on Green
300ml /1/2 pint of stock made from chicken bovril
750g/ 1lb10oz sweet potato peeled and cubed ( bitesize pieces)
1 onion peeled halved and thinly sliced
225g/ 8oz baby spinach leaves
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli de seeded and thinly diced
1 tbsp of medium curry powder
4 ripe plum tomatoes chopped
salt and pepper
1. fry off onions lightly with fry light in a pan and fry the garlic and chilli for a min to soften slightly.
2. then add stock and potaoes to the pan bring to the boil and cook gently for 5-6 mins.
3 Add curry powder and tomatoes to the saucepan stir well and cook for 10 until sweet potatoes are tender.
4. I wilted the spinach in a small frying pan with frylight and drained off the excess water before adding to the curry.
I did adapt the original recipe slightly by frying off the garlic and chilli first instead of adding it to the stock -I think it would taste better and I didn't want to add more liquid to the curry from the spinach.
See what you think! i had it with boiled rice.



This is just cooking away on my stove top. I have just done a quick taste test and it it LOVELY!!!!!
Great recipe. Thanks. (I substituted spring greens for spinach as I'm not keen on spinach when its cooked)
I'll be having this again.

[redmel1621]

sorry I can't figure how to quote Nonsonddu's comment! - techno phob!!


Click on the 'Quote' button, bottom right, next to thanks button of each post. It will pop up in a new window with the posters qoute at the top and you can just type away underneath.

Mel x

[petal_family]

Could somebody please pm me this weeks password, I was still using "pudding" until this eveing but that has just expired on me. Many Thanks in advance :beer:

[Burlesque Babe]

Morning all :wave:

Posting from sunny Dorset, where I am sitting in a chair enjoying the sun and the birdsong.




I'm also in Dorset with birdsong.......sniff, sniff..........I think I can smell your BBQ now!!

[TractorGirl327]

Could somebody please pm me this weeks password, I was still using "pudding" until this eveing but that has just expired on me. Many Thanks in advance :beer:You have a PM :D

[peachyest]

Well how's everyone today ? the suns out again :T , having a green day today .
So far beans on toast h/b and 2 eggs , banana ,
Lunch pasta , side salad ,
Dinner chicken tikka masala h/b- chicken , rice , mint dip.
super later - rice pudding , fruit , lots to drink

[NOSONDDU]

weighed this morning and have now lost a total of 9lbs in 2 weeks. Pain has started to abate so, hopefully, may be able to have that lamb (with rosemary and garlic) dinner one day. Bought the lamb ready!! It's in the freezer! Keep your icecream and chocolate - I am so looking forward to a lamb dinner.

[TractorGirl327]

Just back from WI and have lost another 5lb. Very pleased. Got my stone award this morning. Next target is my Club 10 - I need to lose 8lb to get there

[Nessa56]

Just back from WI and have lost another 5lb. Very pleased. Got my stone award this morning. Next target is my Club 10 - I need to lose 8lb to get there

Fantastic well done

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[dlb]

Well done tractorgirl thats brilliant!
I have my WI later, im not hoping for great things as only got weighed last wed (due to bank hoilday), so ill be happy at any loss after 5 days!
I got my stone last wed and need another 5lb for club 10 which is my next goal.

Im having a green day today, iv had fruit and yogurt for breakfast and i am just cooking some of tescos own chicken and musroom pasta which is free today.
Tea tonight is a large jacket spud with beans and cheese triangles and side salad.
And then i have 2 cereal bars for snacking and a bowl of cereal for supper.

Have a good day everyone. Ill be back later after WI !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jude123]

Hi don't know if already posted but Wilkinson plus have 50% off SW Four seasons cookbook...
http://books.wilkinsonplus.com/BookItem.aspx?item=9780091922405

[peachyest]

Just back from WI and have lost another 5lb. Very pleased. Got my stone award this morning. Next target is my Club 10 - I need to lose 8lb to get thereBig big weldone you:T :T :T :T :T :T :T :T :T :j :j :j :j , all your hard work has really paid off:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: go girl , peachy x

[charlies_mum]

Well done TractorGirl, you're putting me to shame. I've lost 12 1/2 lbs, but its taken me about 12 weeks. My fault, I keep cheating :D

When I get back off holiday, I'm going to really knuckle down and stick to it rigidly.

The good news is that before coming away, I went to get a pair of jeans and have dropped a dress size. In fact, I can actually get into two sizes smaller, but they were a bit tight :j

My confession so far today is a bacon sandwich for breakfast, on white bread :eek: Also, a ham ploughmans for lunch with mayonnaise and butter on my bread roll :rotfl:

[TractorGirl327]

I just purchased a pot of Asda Vegetable Couscous

I thought, being couscous and veg, it would be free (or very low Syns) on a green days

Just looked it up - 18.5 Syns!!! Guess what hubby will be having tonight!!!!!

[NOSONDDU]

Just back from WI and have lost another 5lb. Very pleased. Got my stone award this morning. Next target is my Club 10 - I need to lose 8lb to get there

many congrats :T

[consultant31]

I just purchased a pot of Asda Vegetable Couscous

I thought, being couscous and veg, it would be free (or very low Syns) on a green days

Just looked it up - 18.5 Syns!!! Guess what hubby will be having tonight!!!!!

If it's the Good For You roasted veg and couscous (240gm pack) it's free on Green and the Spicy veg one is only ½ syn on Green :confused:

[dlb]

Hi all, im back from WI only lost 0.5lb (in 5 days) but im still happy, thats a loss every week since i joined 8 weeks ago, bring my total in a 15.5lb.

My goal for this week is try to get my club 10 which means i need 3.5 lb this week, so im going for superspeed foods, only using syns if needed and lots and lots of water!!
After iv finished the 12 cans of pepsi max i won in the raffle at group!!

Good luck everyone this week
Donna

[SoggyMoggy]

Can I come back? I confess to going off to try something else, but it stalled me completely. Still 11st 10/11-ish, have kept off the 5lb I lost initially on SW, but haven't lost anything more :-(

Serves me right for deserting, really, doesn't it?

Got a fabby new job I love, which involves walking to and from town five days a week, so I'm getting lots of sunshine and exercise, though it means I now can't get to the gym during the day, but at least it means I'm doing SOME exercise every day, instead of just "if I can be bothered to go to the gym"

[brownjasperdog]

Can I come back? I confess to going off to try something else, but it stalled me completely. Still 11st 10/11-ish, have kept off the 5lb I lost initially on SW, but haven't lost anything more :-(

Serves me right for deserting, really, doesn't it?



Come back, all is forgiven, we'll welcome you with open arms!

[k66]

Hya, just been for WI and lost another 2.5 lbs. I am still eating loads of fruit and enjoying my daily 250 ml bottle of wine (were £1 a bottle at Home and Bargain).
Been buying new summer clothes - size 14 and they are a good fit.
Good luck everyone.
K66 XX

[angie loves veg]

Well done K66!!

I'd really be interested to see occasional food diaries if you wouldn't mind - I also drink wine each night (175ml), but am finding that the weight just aint shifting fast (1lb a week) ..... and *i promise* that the rest of the time I am as good as gold :A

[otterspasm]

Hi all,
Well done to all you losers and stsers!:T

I am on a green day today and had....

Breakfast...Quorn sausages and mushrooms in toasted sandwich (bread HEB)

Lunch..Potato Salad made with new potatoes in skins, Cottage cheese, peas and beansprouts (have just started sprouting my own again so having them in everything :o)

Tea...Quorn sausages, egg and sin free chips covered with chilli and curry powder (yum yum)

Plus apples and bananas throughout the day and 2 Alpen light bars (HEB)
Milk as always for cups of tea (HEA)

Bye for now and keen it up! :D:D:D

[k66]

Today I had a banana and yoghurt for breakfast and a cottage cheese salad for lunch with LOADS of home made coleslaw, followed by another yoghurt. My afternoon snack was a banana. This took the pressure off and left me with a wide range of food for my evening meal. I had 70 gms of cold roast chicken, a very large jacket potato and more of my yummy coleslaw, followed by another yoghurt.
For supper I will have Ryvitas and laughing cow cheese spread - and my 250 ml bottle of wine.
I am more likely to pick in the evening so I save my sins for then.

[peachyest]

Hi all, im back from WI only lost 0.5lb (in 5 days) but im still happy, thats a loss every week since i joined 8 weeks ago, bring my total in a 15.5lb.

My goal for this week is try to get my club 10 which means i need 3.5 lb this week, so im going for superspeed foods, only using syns if needed and lots and lots of water!!
After iv finished the 12 cans of pepsi max i won in the raffle at group!!

Good luck everyone this week
Donnaweldone you :T :T and what a great weight loss so far :j :j :j :j :j :j , your getting there donna , keep going , peachy x

[peachyest]

Hya, just been for WI and lost another 2.5 lbs. I am still eating loads of fruit and enjoying my daily 250 ml bottle of wine (were £1 a bottle at Home and Bargain).
Been buying new summer clothes - size 14 and they are a good fit.
Good luck everyone.
K66 XX weldone k66 :T :T , that means your 2.5lbs under target now , i'm two and it gives you a little lee way to play with , i love my wine too , think i'll pop to home bargins tomorrow , thanks for tip , peachy x

[TractorGirl327]

If it's the Good For You roasted veg and couscous (240gm pack) it's free on Green and the Spicy veg one is only ½ syn on Green :confused:It's not the Good for You one :cry:

[tobys_mummy]

Just back from WI and have lost another 5lb. Very pleased. Got my stone award this morning. Next target is my Club 10 - I need to lose 8lb to get there

well done!! how many weeks have you been going now?

[TractorGirl327]

well done!! how many weeks have you been going now?

This is my 7th week

[MrandMrsEvans]

Morning everyone

Got weighed yesterday and have lost 3lbs over 2 weeks which takes me up to 8 1/2lbs in total:T Got my 1/2 stone award too (i love stickers:p )

Had a chinese takeaway last night though so need to get back on track and plan my meals for the week and drink loads of water. Will be an :A for the rest of the week. I'm going on holiday in 4 weeks and must fit into my ckothes as i'm not buying any more:beer:

[studentsynner]

Hi all, i have been following this thread now for a couple of weeks. I have been a member of slimming world since the middle of january but have only managed to lose 8.5lbs! This i think is partly due to my hobbies as my name suggests...synning! (mainly on alcohol!). Anyway if it is ok i would like to get involved in this thread as you all seem to give really good support!

Oh i tried the sweet potato and spinach curry (cant remember who did the recipe sorry!) and it was absolutely fab! Thanks so much! :T

xxx

[gpuss]

Mornin all:hello:

Well another weekend with planned meals out (and copious alcohol) and I had a lovely time, but back on track now. I zapped some cottage cheese with chives and added a bit of garlic and had it as a dip with carrot and cucumber sticks yesterday - very refreshing and filling.

I bought a pair of stretch jeans a few weeks ago that were a bit too tight and put them away for when I'd lost a bit. Got them out to wear at the weekend and they were baggy in all the wrong places :o Didn't know whether to be happy or not, as they are only fit to wear under dresses now:rotfl::rotfl:

Well done for some fantastic losses:T, and welcome studentsynner:j, we like our booze on here, so you will be among friends:D

see you all later xxx

[cobbingstones]

Hi all

Total newbie re SW. Could you please look at what I eat yesterday and let me know if I've sussed it! :-) Not going to classes due to lack of funds.

Breakfast 2 bananas free on green
early afternoon weetabix with s/s milk and sweetner - free b choice also 2 slices of wholemeal bread,(free?) ham,(2) spread(2) and teaspoon of mayo (2.5)
dinner 1 quorn burger and houmous - free?
tea rice pudding 400g 8 syns

Is this right?

Thanks in advance

MM

[redmel1621]

Hi All

I've not really been on for a while, as my damned laptop has died. I am now back to sharing PC with dh.

I have been trying to stick to it, but with out coming on here my motivation has waned a bit, so now I am back with a vengence. Well when I can get on the PC!!!!

The last two weeks I lost 0.5lb then 0.25lb, so not very impressive i'm afraid.

I had a bbq yesterday, but didn't really eat much else as I was so busy, so hopefully it will have balanced itself out. Today I am on a red, I have had scrambled egg and ham for brekkie, will have chiken salad for lunch and not sure yet what to do for dinner.
Although I alway seem to feel hungrier on red than on green days. Does anyone have any tips??

Mel x

[otterspasm]

Hi all

Total newbie re SW. Could you please look at what I eat yesterday and let me know if I've sussed it! :-) Not going to classes due to lack of funds.

Breakfast 2 bananas free on green
early afternoon weetabix with s/s milk and sweetner - free b choice also 2 slices of wholemeal bread,(free?) ham,(2) spread(2) and teaspoon of mayo (2.5)
dinner 1 quorn burger and houmous - free?
tea rice pudding 400g 8 syns

Is this right?

Thanks in advance

MM

Hi madsmum and welcome:D


Your menu looks ok. Am I reading it right that you had 14.5 syns?

I think you are just going wrong with the houmous which would need synning. You can have some as a healthy extra B choice but you had used them for bread and weetabix.

Hope that helps.
Tess

[beccabee]

Lost another 1.5lb this week taking me to 13lbs!

[dlb]

Well done Beccabee!

Dont know if this has already been posted but quorn fajita strips are buy one get on free at Mr Ts at the minute £2.19 and they are FREE ON BOTH DAYS!!
Just been and stocked up great for stir frys, or as sandwich fillers!! Or for fajitas if you syn the wrap.
Does anyone knowwhat the lowest syn wrap is, i bought some healthy living ones but iv checked and they are 9 syns each!!! And i love wraps as a quick meal and so do the kids and dh, but im not wasting 9 syns on a wrap especially when i normally have 2!!!!!

[woohoo]

Hi,
I am going to join slimming world I think, but had a couple of questions which I wondered whether you lovely slimmers could answer please?

1) I am veggie - will I survive?
2) I did weightwatchers about 7 years ago and lost weight - that was point counting though - is this similar - I haven't quite understood it yet?
3) I only want to lose half a stone for my hols - will that be OK?
4)Do you have to pay if you miss a week etc? What are the costs please?

I have had a quick look at the site and noticed half price registration and 6 for 5 offer or something?

Many thanks for reading!

[tobys_mummy]

does anyone know if you can have wholemeal ciabatta or pitta bread as a HEb instead of normal sliced bread?

[angie loves veg]

does anyone know if you can have wholemeal ciabatta or pitta bread as a HEb instead of normal sliced bread?

I know that pitta isn't allowed as an heb (about 3.5 syns?) and I very much doubt the ciabbata as it is made with quite a bit of oil ....

sorry :(

[Chickenprincess x]

Hi,
I am going to join slimming world I think, but had a couple of questions which I wondered whether you lovely slimmers could answer please?

1) I am veggie - will I survive?
2) I did weightwatchers about 7 years ago and lost weight - that was point counting though - is this similar - I haven't quite understood it yet?
3) I only want to lose half a stone for my hols - will that be OK?
4)Do you have to pay if you miss a week etc? What are the costs please?

I have had a quick look at the site and noticed half price registration and 6 for 5 offer or something?

Many thanks for reading!

Hi Woohoo

firstly to join an actual group you have to want to lose 7lbs or more so if you have 1/2 stone then you should be fine.

being vegetarian in fine on SW as you can do Green Days (Red Days are the meat days)

you do have to pay for missed weeks but you get 6 days per year for holidays and sickness that you can use, so if you need to miss a week call the consultant and book it off so you don't have to pay (weekely cost is £4.50)

and lastly there is no point counting, you basically get to eat loads and loads of Free food i.e. on a green day you could eat a huge jacket potato (or 2) with a huge pile of beans and on a red day you can eat loads of meat

also if you like quorn that is free on both days

hope this helps? and good luck with the weight loss:p

[Nessa56]

Hi all:hello:

Well after a great weekend (same as gpuss, copious amounts of alcohol but all accounted for) I am back on track with a vengeance

today meals RED DAY

B Banana and Grapes and 2 satsumas

L Wholemeal roll HEB, cherry tomatoes, tinned ham, cucumber,
3 minibabybellslight HEA and cottage cheese oh and banana

D Not sure yet but will involve small tin of new potatoes HEB and leak and
cabbage that I have left over.

Other HEA is for milk in my tea

Yesterday I had a bag of caramel snack a jacks as a syn (no other syns at all) does anyone know how many syns they are for future reference as I bought 2 packs of 6 in Sainsburys BOGOF ?????????

thanks

v
x

[consultant31]

Hi all

Total newbie re SW. Could you please look at what I eat yesterday and let me know if I've sussed it! :-) Not going to classes due to lack of funds.

Breakfast 2 bananas free on green
early afternoon weetabix with s/s milk and sweetner - free b choice also 2 slices of wholemeal bread,(free?) ham,(2) spread(2) and teaspoon of mayo (2.5)
dinner 1 quorn burger and houmous - free?
tea rice pudding 400g 8 syns

Is this right?

Thanks in advance

MM

I am presuming you have had a Green day.

2 Weetabix is a healthy extra B choice (HEB)
500mls of s/s is 2 healthy extra A choices - possibly enough for the weetabix, rice pud & drinks through the day)
57gms wholemeal bread is a HEB
Ham is 2 syns per 28gms
Spread is 3 syns per level tablespoon
Mayo is 2½syns per level tablespoon (reduced fat type)
Quorn burger syn-free
Hummus (low syn but syn-free recipe below if you like it)
Rice pud could be syn-free if you're on a Green day, use milk from HEA and artificial sweetener such as Splenda (recipe below)

Semi-skimmed milk (extra to HEAs) is roughly 6 syns per 250mls.

Hummus/Houmous (Syn free on Green)

Canned Chick Peas
Lemon Juice to taste
Garlic to taste
Black Pepper
Very Low Fat Fromage Frais

Put the drained chickpeas into a food processor with the garlic (chopped), pepper and some lemon juice, process this until it has broken down into a paste.
Add a couple of spoonfuls of fromage frais and mix in, add more fromage frais until the hummus is the right consistency.

RICE PUDDING (syn free on Green)

4oz pudding rice
1½ pints skimmed milk (from HEAs)
7 or 8 tablespoons of Splenda
Pinch nutmeg or cinnamon

Put everything in a slow cooker and stir.
Cook on low all day or on High for about 4/5 hours.

Hope this helps :)

[b3lly]

hi everyone

I hope u can help, I went to class and lost 2.5 lbs today - so thats 6.5 in 2 weeks (i hope it continues!)
Anyway last week the consultant mentioned the banana/choc mousse thats in the dessert book. I never thought much of it, but this week everyone was raving about it - but the consultant had no books left and no-one could remember the exact ingredients??

If anybody has it could you tell me it please. I recall there was some egg whites and fromage frais and vanillas essence but nothing else?

The consultant said she might have some for next week. Would i be able to attend another meeting somewhere else this week to see if a different consultant had it? Or is this not allowed? Not sure of all the rules.


Am waiting patiently (she says drumming her fingers!!)


Thanks in advance

[Skint_Catt]

I don't see why you can't call in at another meeting just for a book - it just won't be your consultant thats gaining.

Off to WI in a bit - first for 3 weeks - scared but time to get my !!!! back onto it!

Catt xx

[Skint_Catt]

also if you like quorn that is free on both days

Not all quorn is free. The chicken fillets/pieces and mince are free but (some of) the burgers, fillets and pre-made meals have syns!

[sw_mina]

Hi guys

Left the WI without the password - AGAIN. I was too chuffed to remember to ask. Could someone PM me it? Ta.

[pariskate]

Hi everyone,

haven't been on for a while - £D life keeps getting in the way and I've had a few ups and downs recently. Bad news on the slimming front is that I've put on 2 llbs which means I'm effectively back where I started. I know why - too many sins and not following the plan properly!

So back on the wagon.

I tried two new recipes, egg florentine for breakfast (from one of the recent mags) and a mustard seed and spinach sauce on fish from the saucy secrets book. Both were nice enough but very fiddly when you're only cooking for one.
I think I shall have to keep it simple during the week when I'm on my own.

Good weight losses for others though - Well Done,

PK

[Skint_Catt]

:hello: Well weighed in - and put on 2.5lbs which I expected - was actually quite happy it wasn't more since we had two bottles of wine a day on holiday! :eek: :rotfl:

Anyway back on it now and its making life so much easier that I can come home for lunch! Eating free brekkie and lunches, then pretty much free dinners (with my HEb's) so hopefully it should kick start the next stage of my weight loss! :j

Catt xx :grin:

[Nessa56]

:hello: Well weighed in - and put on 2.5lbs which I expected - was actually quite happy it wasn't more since we had two bottles of wine a day on holiday! :eek: :rotfl:

Anyway back on it now and its making life so much easier that I can come home for lunch! Eating free brekkie and lunches, then pretty much free dinners (with my HEb's) so hopefully it should kick start the next stage of my weight loss! :j

Catt xx :grin:

Well done luv,

v
x

[TractorGirl327]

Hi guys

Left the WI without the password - AGAIN. I was too chuffed to remember to ask. Could someone PM me it? Ta. You have a PM!!

[Princess kate]

Hi all, just been catching up with the thread, been a bit manic in work & a like so havent been reading as regularly as i normally do!
Anyway I lost 3 pound on mondays WI which I was chuffed about!! 1stone 9 pounds in total, my friends wedding, where im bridesmaid, is 8 weeks away so im hoping i can get to 2 stone loss by then, iv got 3 hen dos to partake in before then tho!!!!
Well done to all the losers & welcome to the newbees!!
Kate x

[peachyest]

Hi everyone,

haven't been on for a while - £D life keeps getting in the way and I've had a few ups and downs recently. Bad news on the slimming front is that I've put on 2 llbs which means I'm effectively back where I started. I know why - too many sins and not following the plan properly!

So back on the wagon.

I tried two new recipes, egg florentine for breakfast (from one of the recent mags) and a mustard seed and spinach sauce on fish from the saucy secrets book. Both were nice enough but very fiddly when you're only cooking for one.
I think I shall have to keep it simple during the week when I'm on my own.

Good weight losses for others though - Well Done,

PK WELCOME BACK pariskate ,keeping it simple is the key as we all have busy lifes , buy a few quick throw together things , predone salad , or veg , already washed and cut .
Throw in some extra jackets , next time your cooking and put them ready in fridge to make into potatoe skins or wadges , most of all hit the water mate , peachy x

[tobys_mummy]

does anyone know why lemon and lime juice is free when all other fruits have to be synned if juiced.

also is grated orange zest free?

[gpuss]

Mornin all

Well done all the losers:T and to Catt, after 3 weeks off and a holiday, that's really great going chick:T

My weigh-in tomorrow, so time to reveal what I had at the Italian on Friday. I should have gone for the melon starter and pasta in tomato sauce, but what I did go for was creamy garlic mushrooms:eek:, cheesy garlic bread:eek: and chicken pasta in cream sauce:eek::eek:and countless brandy and diet cokes, and then on Saturday I went to a concert and everyone ended up in McDonalds (had a chicken burger):eek::eek: (You can beat on the bottom with a raw carrot stick if you like) :rotfl::rotfl:That would normally have been a cue for me to abandon the plan and go on a week-long binge, but I don't do that anymore:rolleyes:. I've got straight back into it with loads of speed foods and drinks and I actually feel a bit thinner these last few days. Tomorrow will reveal all :D

Hope you all have a good day xxxx

Did you try the quark and Helmann's Ness?

[Welshnutta]

Hello all,

No I haven't dropped off the face of the earth. Back after 2 weeks of family madness, won't bore you.

Finally I have read and caught up (7 month old as learnt to crawl in last week so is currently removing DVD's from rack. Being bad mum and letting him so I can catch up http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/images/smilies/redface.gif).

Reading the threads. There seems to be a lot less of erveryone. well done to you all http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/images/smilies/action-smiley-033.gif

Thank you for the posts and lovely recipes and welcome newbies.

Well 1 and 3/4 pounds for me this week. WOOHOOOOO. 3/4lb to first target!

This weather is great. Been chucking meat on the barbie and having salad, was naughty on friday night tho. Had Indian, was lush but was convinced I would have put on seemed to have all week but all was ok in the end.

Just goes to show stick to the plan and it all works out. Can anyone tell me what is sucess express? read about it on p169. Have I missed something?

[TractorGirl327]

Well I'm feeling very pleased with myself as yesterday I purchased a pair of jeans a size smaller than the size I've been wearing for the last couple of years and they fit me perfectly! http://www.yabbers.com/phpbb/images/smiles/banana.gifhttp://www.yabbers.com/phpbb/images/smiles/banana.gifhttp://www.yabbers.com/phpbb/images/smiles/banana.gif

I could almost get into a pair TWO sizes smaller but they were a bit tight, and I need them to wear NOW as all my old ones fall down without having to undo them!!

17.5lbs lost in 6 weeks, at this rate I'll be Kate Moss by Xmas http://www.yabbers.com/phpbb/images/smiles/th_ROTFLMAO.gif

[Welshnutta]

sounds yummy gpuss. Oooohhh sounds lovely, love itallian. Hope it works out for you like it has for me. Sure it will. (Just hunting out a large carrot out of the fridge, may have to be celery)

[Welshnutta]

Well done Tractor girl!!!! you are doing so fabulously. Love new Jeans, I bet you look fab.

Have you got any tips for loosing so much so quickly (your such a skinny)

[gpuss]

sounds yummy gpuss. Oooohhh sounds lovely, love itallian. Hope it works out for you like it has for me. Sure it will. (Just hunting out a large carrot out of the fridge, may have to be celery)

Ok Welshnutta, as long as it's firm;):whistle: can't bear to be beaten with limp celery:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Yes, TG you should be so proud of yourself:T. I bet you look gorgeous in your new jeans:beer:

[Nessa56]

Did you try the quark and Helmann's Ness?

Hi gpuss, yes I did, I completely forgot to tell you, it is absolutely gorgeous, thanks for that, lovely with SW chips and fish fingers (my favourite meal in the whole wide world, after curry of course)

I have got my weigh in tonight and I think I may have another sts judging by the home scales.

But I am not too worried about it, I am just waiting for a blood test result as it looks like my thyroid is playing up again, may have to up the dose of thyroxine, so if I don't put on it will be good enough
for me :D

v
x

[peachyest]

Mornin all

Well done all the losers:T and to Catt, after 3 weeks off and a holiday, that's really great going chick:T

My weigh-in tomorrow, so time to reveal what I had at the Italian on Friday. I should have gone for the melon starter and pasta in tomato sauce, but what I did go for was creamy garlic mushrooms:eek:, cheesy garlic bread:eek: and chicken pasta in cream sauce:eek::eek:and countless brandy and diet cokes, and then on Saturday I went to a concert and everyone ended up in McDonalds (had a chicken burger):eek::eek: (You can beat on the bottom with a raw carrot stick if you like) :rotfl::rotfl:That would normally have been a cue for me to abandon the plan and go on a week-long binge, but I don't do that anymore:rolleyes:. I've got straight back into it with loads of speed foods and drinks and I actually feel a bit thinner these last few days. Tomorrow will reveal all :D

Hope you all have a good day xxxx

Did you try the quark and Helmann's Ness?Sometimes things turn up and we can't help blowing it ( go flexi) if you can mate , but were all human and its a way of living ,eating food thats low in fat , so we must all stop beating ourselfs up over going out and having a life mate :T :T :T .
Welldone you for getting back on track and hitting the superfoods and hitting the water :A .

Well that was me on friday night ,went to a charity do for the local hospital, started out on vodka &coke , went on to pints cider& one glass of wine :whistle: .
Saturday a bit down , hit a bottle of red wine :whistle: :whistle: :wall: .
Sunday went out for dinner in country pub , sitting in garden two large glasses of wine, then if that wasn't anoth ,stopped of and borte a bottle of white wine and soda water and had that :wall: :wall: :wall: :doh: :doh: :shocked: .
So ive done the same hit the water big time , i'm feeling really bloated at moment , so will have to see what happens .
Out again saturday to nandos , with a work mate who's on her own and moved up to be near family from london, who don't see her much , course she works full time on nights , really worried about her , so hope this will pick her up :T , peachy x

[peachyest]

Well I'm feeling very pleased with myself as yesterday I purchased a pair of jeans a size smaller than the size I've been wearing for the last couple of years and they fit me perfectly! http://www.yabbers.com/phpbb/images/smiles/banana.gifhttp://www.yabbers.com/phpbb/images/smiles/banana.gifhttp://www.yabbers.com/phpbb/images/smiles/banana.gif

I could almost get into a pair TWO sizes smaller but they were a bit tight, and I need them to wear NOW as all my old ones fall down without having to undo them!!

17.5lbs lost in 6 weeks, at this rate I'll be Kate Moss by Xmas http://www.yabbers.com/phpbb/images/smiles/th_ROTFLMAO.gif
Big weldone you :j :j :j :j :j , it makes it all worth it when you get the rewards of all your hard work :T :T :T :T , go girl ,peachy x


Well went to iceland yesterday and borte lots of ice lolly , fabs ,rockets , mini milks , lots of differet ones and there on offer at moment £1 a box , low in syns :T :T , also drink despencer only £2.99 great for squash or water at home bargins .

[TractorGirl327]

Well done Tractor girl!!!! you are doing so fabulously. Love new Jeans, I bet you look fab.

Have you got any tips for loosing so much so quickly (your such a skinny)

They asked me at class what my secret was, and I don't really know!!! But this is what I said:

(1) I just make sure I write absolutely everything down, (my Consultant only gave me 4 Food Diary sheets and looked at me as if I was mad when I asked her for more so I just did my own on MS Excel!!). I keep my Food Diary near me all the time, I take it out if I go out, so I always know where I stand!

(2) I've gone through all the jars, packets, tins etc in my fridge & freezer, looked up or worked out their Syn value and written it on the packaging with marker pen. So, when I want something I can see at a glance which is the best to have :D . I have found this especially useful!

(2) I eat a lot of salad, and instead of using up Syns on salad creams and salad dressings, I just use good old fashioned vinegar - it is lovely!!

(3) I usually get peckish between 5pm and 6pm (used to be the time the biscuits, or cake, or cheese came out :o ) so I now have either 3 x Ryvita (HEB) with my Laughing Cow cheese (HEA), or a bowl of fresh berries (usually strawberries, raspberries or blueberries - or all 3 :o ) with a Vanilla Muller light, and that sees off the hunger pangs until hubby gets home between 7 and 8 and we heat then!

ETA: Oh, and of course, Peachey's great tip - DIET TONIC WATER!!! It is a lovely drink, and I've also got Asda's Diet Bitter Cranberry which I mix 50:50 with the tonic as I find it too sweet on its own - and it's FREE!!!!!! I used to drink a lot of wine, and to tell the truth when I had a glass at my Virgin Vie party 2 weeks ago I didn't really enjoy iy and just thought 'What a waste of 6 Syns' so I've not had any since!!!

[gpuss]

Sometimes things turn up and we can't help blowing it ( go flexi) if you can mate , but were all human and its a way of living ,eating food thats low in fat , so we must all stop beating ourselfs up over going out and having a life mate :T :T :T .
Welldone you for getting back on track and hitting the superfoods and hitting the water :A .

Well that was me on friday night ,went to a charity do for the local hospital, started out on vodka &coke , went on to pints cider& one glass of wine :whistle: .
Saturday a bit down , hit a bottle of red wine :whistle: :whistle: :wall: .
Sunday went out for dinner in country pub , sitting in garden two large glasses of wine, then if that wasn't anoth ,stopped of and borte a bottle of white wine and soda water and had that :wall: :wall: :wall: :doh: :doh: :shocked: .
So ive done the same hit the water big time , i'm feeling really bloated at moment , so will have to see what happens .
Out again saturday to nandos , with a work mate who's on her own and moved up to be near family from london, who don't see her much , course she works full time on nights , really worried about her , so hope this will pick her up :T , peachy x

Exactly what I think Peachey. You have to be able to do normal life things like this, but the trick is to stay in control and know you can go back to the plan straightaway. I think if you deny yourself completely you are more likely to put it all back on again at a later stage (done that before:o)

And as for you, Peachey mate, you are at target:T and can afford to indulge a bit anyway. I hope your friend is cheered up a bit and lucky she has someone caring like you around:A:A:A xxx

[peachyest]

Exactly what I think Peachey. You have to be able to do normal life things like this, but the trick is to stay in control and know you can go back to the plan straightaway. I think if you deny yourself completely you are more likely to put it all back on again at a later stage (done that before:o)

And as for you, Peachey mate, you are at target:T and can afford to indulge a bit anyway. I hope your friend is cheered up a bit and lucky she has someone caring like you around:A:A:A xxx thanks mate shes been pick on a bit at work , shes in her late fifthy and isn't doing her job the way she was before, its all getting to much for her bless , and my boss keeps !!!!!ing behind her back ,that if she can't do the job ,she should give it up ( he's a !!!!).
She asked to drop one of her nights and he said no :mad: , because they can't get someone to just do one night , so she put in for a transfer:mad: .
I told her that i'm willing to pick up her night , that way she can stay , that i don't want to ,but if that means she can stay were she is ( better the devil you know) and she's coming up to retirering in the next few years and her jobs the only company shes got .

[consultant31]

does anyone know why lemon and lime juice is free when all other fruits have to be synned if juiced.

also is grated orange zest free?

As far as I'm aware the only difference is that you're lilkely to drink a glass full of orange juice, pineapple juice, strawberry juice or any other sweet fruit juice, but highly unlikely to have more than a few mls of lime or lemon juice and probably then only if mixed with water or soda.

Grated zest would be syn-free.

[dlb]

Morning all.
Well iv done my bit of excerise for today walked into town and back again, have started using ds weights to tone my upper arms abit too.
Had a good day yesterday and created a new favorite.
Get a frozen quorn filet spread with quark and sprinkle some garlic salt and mixed herbs onto quark then wrap 1 strip of lean bacon around and cook as you would normally in the oven for about 30 mins. It was yummy, had it with tinned new pots, sweetcorn and some pasta n sauce, i used the bacon as a HOB and everything else was free, it was very filling.

Planning to do something simalar at my mother in laws bbq in a few weeks, chicken drumsticks with skin removed garlic quark and wrap with bacon, free on a red day!!

Well done everyone lets keep going!!
Donna

[consultant31]

hi everyone

I hope u can help, I went to class and lost 2.5 lbs today - so thats 6.5 in 2 weeks (i hope it continues!)
Anyway last week the consultant mentioned the banana/choc mousse thats in the dessert book. I never thought much of it, but this week everyone was raving about it - but the consultant had no books left and no-one could remember the exact ingredients??

If anybody has it could you tell me it please. I recall there was some egg whites and fromage frais and vanillas essence but nothing else?

The consultant said she might have some for next week. Would i be able to attend another meeting somewhere else this week to see if a different consultant had it? Or is this not allowed? Not sure of all the rules.


Am waiting patiently (she says drumming her fingers!!)


Thanks in advance

There's no reason at all you can't go to a different class, in fact, it's encouraged so that if you were away from your home area for any reason, you will still be able to attend a group somewhere else.

You can go on the website, type in your postcode and find the nearest few groups to where you want to go. Don't forget to take your food optimising book and get them to write the weight in so that your own Consultant can see you haven't missed a week.

Alternatively, if you find you can't get a book locally, you can always send for it direct from SW.

[consultant31]

Can anyone tell me what is sucess express? read about it on p169. Have I missed something?

Success Express is a plan which works in a different way to the Red and Green ones. The SW guidelines are reproduced here:-

SUCCESS EXPRESS

Step 1:
Have Three Success Express Meals a Day. At each meal follow the two to one principle.
Fill two thirds of your plate with Superfreefoods then one third of the plate with foods that are Free on Green or Original.

Step 2:
Add one or two Healthy Extra ‘A’ Choices and two ‘B’ choices from either the Green or Original lists.

Step 3:
Snack on Superfree Foods such as fresh or frozen fruit, vegetables, eggs or very low fat dairy products. You can add Healthy Extras to Snacks.

Step 4:
Choose your Syns; enjoy five to 15 Syns per day. You can enjoy your Syns as part of a meal or for treats.
Snacks, desserts or starters that are not Superfree or Healthy Extras are counted as Syns.

SERVING SENSE

To get the maximum benefits from Success Express. It is best to follow the easy guidelines that put a little structure and control into your serving sizes.
If you find yourself building “towers” of food that’s mainly free on Green or Original, it might be better to go for that choice rather than busting the “true” Two to one Principle.
On a Success ExpressDay,
Everything you eat that isn’t a Free Food (following the two to one principle), a Superfree Food or a Healthy Extra has Syns. If a Syn has a higher Syn value on one choice than the other then you must take the higher value.

[gpuss]

thanks mate shes been pick on a bit at work , shes in her late fifthy and isn't doing her job the way she was before, its all getting to much for her bless , and my boss keeps !!!!!ing behind her back ,that if she can't do the job ,she should give it up ( he's a !!!!).
She asked to drop one of her nights and he said no :mad: , because they can't get someone to just do one night , so she put in for a transfer:mad: .
I told her that i'm willing to pick up her night , that way she can stay , that i don't want to ,but if that means she can stay were she is ( better the devil you know) and she's coming up to retirering in the next few years and her jobs the only company shes got .

Ah, that's really kind of you, Peachey. What a :staradmin:staradmin:staradmin:staradmin:staradmin gal you are:A

[angie loves veg]

Yippee!! Another 2lb dissappears......:j :j

Actually it is my biggest loss so far. I am feeling it is all going v e r y slowly, but heck, at least it is going! and I'm not feeling deprived of anything.

Planning is why I was sucessful this week - we went to an agricultural show at the weekend, and would normally have a large burger and chips from a van, and an ice cream with a danish pastry (they are huge!!!) at the end.... instead, I made a picnic full of yummy treaty things, we sat on the grass, *really* enjoyed it, and because we had been so good, we allowed ourselves an ice cream later!! hurrah!:T :T

..by george I think she's got it.....:D

[Welshnutta]

Thanks Tractor girl. Think I'm going to try the diet tonic water, not a fan of I'm honest but its got to be worth a whirl!

Thanks consulatnt 31 I'm going to think about that one. If it helps to boost my weight loss it could be a good thing. Planned for this week so will try to bring it in next week.

Well Green today....

Porridge and milk with 1/2 tbsp of golden syrup (Yummy, treat for loosing) 2 sins.

Mug shot and salad

Jacket pot, beans and cheese for tea with some salad. Need to fit in another HEB??? what to have???

[Welshnutta]

Congrats angie you deserved it being sooooo good.

[gpuss]

Yippee!! Another 2lb dissappears......:j :j

Actually it is my biggest loss so far. I am feeling it is all going v e r y slowly, but heck, at least it is going! and I'm not feeling deprived of anything.

Planning is why I was sucessful this week - we went to an agricultural show at the weekend, and would normally have a large burger and chips from a van, and an ice cream with a danish pastry (they are huge!!!) at the end.... instead, I made a picnic full of yummy treaty things, we sat on the grass, *really* enjoyed it, and because we had been so good, we allowed ourselves an ice cream later!! hurrah!:T :T

..by george I think she's got it.....:D

Oh, well done on the planning, Angie:T You put me to shame:o And great loss too:T:T

[peachyest]

went into iceland yesterday looking for there low fat burgers :confused: , they didn't have any ,dose anyone know were i can get a beefburger that taste nice that dosn't loss its size ,thats low in syns :think: .
I,m having a wholemeal deli roll h/b filled with salad beefburger , potatoe wedges h/b , homemade coleslaw - yum.
Best of all my family are having the same , so i don't have to make differet meals , also i hav'nt got time to make them from scratch , tomorrow after working nights tonight , i don't get home till 7 in morning , don't get to bed untill 9 and up again for 2.30 so i can go and get my son from school so i'm being lazy , plus i want some in freezer for barbies :rolleyes:


We should make a barbie list , what shops and syn value for burgers , sausages, ect ?

[beccabee]

Was feeling brave this morning and dug out a pair of my old size 14 jeans, just to see..... Well they fit (hurrah) definietly make it all worth while!

[Nessa56]

Was feeling brave this morning and dug out a pair of my old size 14 jeans, just to see..... Well they fit (hurrah) definietly make it all worth while!

Well done you :beer:

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[taraloveslewis]

Hi, totally random question but Im not currently going to classes as ive just had a baby...well hes now 4 weeks old, i have tons of weight to lose and cant afford the classes at the mo but wondered if i rung the order line to get some books to start me off do they ask for some sort of member number or ask any details about which group you go to? because obviously id sound a little silly not knowing.

Any advice appreciated.
Tara x

[gpuss]

Hi, totally random question but Im not currently going to classes as ive just had a baby...well hes now 4 weeks old, i have tons of weight to lose and cant afford the classes at the mo but wondered if i rung the order line to get some books to start me off do they ask for some sort of member number or ask any details about which group you go to? because obviously id sound a little silly not knowing.

Any advice appreciated.
Tara x

No, they don't as you, Tara. I got the new directory and am not a member of any class. Come and join us :j

[taraloveslewis]

Im breastfeeding, does anyone know how many syns i can have?

[taraloveslewis]

Thanks gpuss, ill ring them now, was so scared they'd ask me something and id look like plum lol

[NOSONDDU]

............ with a Vanilla Muller light, and that sees off the hunger pangs until hubby gets home between 7 and 8 and we heat then!



Don't mean to be cheeky but what a difference a "h" makes. It's not her diet peeps it's her hot husband!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: I have been giggling like mad.

Seriously congrats everyone on your losses

[TractorGirl327]

Don't mean to be cheeky but what a difference a "h" makes. It's not her diet peeps it's her hot husband!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: I have been giggling like mad.

Seriously congrats everyone on your losses

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[gpuss]

We should make a barbie list , what shops and syn value for burgers , sausages, ect ?

I think that's a great idea:T Last time I looked I thought burgers were a bit high, but there may be some low-fat ones and there are lots of different sausages. Kebabs are nice with chunks of any sort of lean meat and pieces of onion and peppers - oooh I'm hungry:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[beccabee]

Im breastfeeding, does anyone know how many syns i can have?

Still 15 syns a day

You have extra health a & b choices, they recommend you have more a than b. It all done on your babies age

upto 2 months 3 extra
3 months 4 extra
4-6 months 3 extra is starting to wean 4 extra if not
over 6 months 1 extra

HTH

[peachyest]

I think that's a great idea:T Last time I looked I thought burgers were a bit high, but there may be some low-fat ones and there are lots of different sausages. Kebabs are nice with chunks of any sort of lean meat and pieces of onion and peppers - oooh I'm hungry:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: Gonna go through my recipey books ive got lots of barbie food will post some tomorrow :rolleyes: , stuffed peppers , rice salads, what about fruit kebabs with a sweet dip quark & ?or fish wrapped in foil with fresh herbs /lemon put on barbie , theres lots :j

[Skint_Catt]

God - I'M BORED!! LOL

Even though I now go home for lunch (so can cook/heat something quick) I live on savoury rice, pasta or sausages/bacon.

Any ideas other than batch cooking a chilli/curry which I will do when I get the time.

Thanks Catt xx (I will go through the magazines myself but off to the supermarket in a bit then away for the weekend!)

[larmy16]

I have shared on here that I am struggling to lose the last few pounds. My leader says I can call target and then lose another 3lbs but part of me feels I am giving up and giving in.

Anyway, I have been extra good of late but I am wondering if I eat too many yoghurts?? I know Mullers are free of syns, but I had one for breakfast with fruit, one for lunch (after my porridge - yes I have breakfast for lunch as I have so little time to eat due to work).

Tonight I am having salmon with steamed spinach and brussel sprouts followed by a muller light. So could this be stopping me lose weight?? consultant 31 what do you think??

I have cut out my a choice in the hope this will kick start my weight loss again.

[Skint_Catt]

larmy it wouldn't stop you losing weight but your body gets used to things you have so it wouldn't hurt to substitute the yoghurt with something different to give your body a surprise.

[angie loves veg]

God - I'M BORED!! LOL

Even though I now go home for lunch (so can cook/heat something quick) I live on savoury rice, pasta or sausages/bacon.

Any ideas other than batch cooking a chilli/curry which I will do when I get the time.
Omlettes / frittatas are my lunchtime standard.....

On a red day I add bacon, mushrooms, cheese (he a or b) and serve with salad.

On a green day I often make it into a spanish omlette - potatoes (microvaved first then sliced) cooked with onions, peas, cheese on top (he) if wanted... serve with salad or baked beans (or syn free chips if extra hungry and you have half an hour)

Or rather nice for either day is courgette, onion, mint and feta cheese (he)

hth

[tobys_mummy]

does anyone know if carrot juice or tomato juice is free? passata is free so tomato juice probably is isn't it?

[Skint_Catt]

Thanks angie loves veg, trouble is I already eat too many eggs! I have two for brekkie most days either with baked beans/spaghetti hoops or bacon/sausage! :rolleyes:

[larmy16]

larmy it wouldn't stop you losing weight but your body gets used to things you have so it wouldn't hurt to substitute the yoghurt with something different to give your body a surprise.

I see what you mean, but what can you subsitute for yogurt. I already eat fruit for between meals, for example banana in morning and satsuma for afternoon. I eat strawberries/raspberries, kiwi, grapes when I can, What else can I have that's a bit sweet for afters??? Would appreciate your input for low syn dessert?

Also started walking half an hour a day.

[NOSONDDU]

I have shared on here that I am struggling to lose the last few pounds. My leader says I can call target and then lose another 3lbs but part of me feels I am giving up and giving in.




don't give in - you can do it. Have you tried increasing your fibre? It may come off so slowly you won't realise but it'll go when it's ready. If I had only 3 lbs or even 3 stone to lose I'd be so chuffed. You've done brilliantly.

[rsdiscos]

Last night class was brillant the 19 bags of potatoes certained shocked most people although they didn't realise that it represented just one lady's weight loss. The lady in questioned commented was " that's not what I've lost is it?" "Yes" " My god no wonder I was alaways tired!" It was all so motivating and inspirational and we asked lots of questions
I also lost 2lbs to get my Club 10 !!! :j I am over the moon as I have been doing SW on and off for 7 years and it's the first time I got a club 10 - I have lost more weight but they didn't run the club 10 scheme then!!
melissa

[angie loves veg]

I see what you mean, but what can you subsitute for yogurt. I already eat fruit for between meals, for example banana in morning and satsuma for afternoon. I eat strawberries/raspberries, kiwi, grapes when I can, What else can I have that's a bit sweet for afters??? Would appreciate your input for low syn dessert?

Also started walking half an hour a day.

do you like jelly? you could mix it with fruit, or mix it with natural yog for a more mouss effect. One lady in my class makes it with diet lemonade and calls it fizzy jelly :)

[angie loves veg]

Thanks angie loves veg, trouble is I already eat too many eggs! I have two for brekkie most days either with baked beans/spaghetti hoops or bacon/sausage! :rolleyes:

... bother!!...

not really the time of year, but soups are good too - especially as when you make several portions, the rest goes in the freezer, and will take about 5 mins to cook from frozen in a pan or microwave.

how about a stir fry? they are really fast (and very tasty) - especially if you use a bag of stir fry from the supermarket, adding mushrooms, or prawns, or soy sauce etc etc....

[angie loves veg]

does anyone know if carrot juice or tomato juice is free? passata is free so tomato juice probably is isn't it?


according to the website,

Basic/Non Branded Foods Carrot juice 142ml


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Basic/Non Branded Foods Tomato juice 142ml


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[otterspasm]

Hi all,
Was my weigh in tonight and lost 4 1/2 lb!!!!:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Dead chuffed. I think some of it was because I hadn't had my tea before I went and I usually do but nevertheless it was nice to see it on the scales.

Good luck to everyone else for your WI

[fluffynit]

well done otterspasm, that is so encouraging.

1lb off for me at WI today, slow but steady, will get there

:)

[lab-dab]

Can anyone tell me what the club 10 means?

I go to class and update my weight loss on the internet and a couple of weeks ago i noticed i hit a club 10 target but my leader has never said anything to me and forgot to ask till i saw it mentioned there..

cheers.

[otterspasm]

Club 10 is when you have lost 10% of your starting weight...you should get a sticker for it from your consultant!

[otterspasm]

Could someone PM me this weeks password. I couldn't stay for the meeting tonight and forgot to get it before I hurried off.:o

Cheers

[larmy16]

do you like jelly? you could mix it with fruit, or mix it with natural yog for a more mouss effect. One lady in my class makes it with diet lemonade and calls it fizzy jelly :)

I have done that with the v. l. fat fromage frais - its really nice and with the lemonade. I have some in my fridge right now;)!

[empy]

Hi all, can I join in the thread, I started slimming world last week with my sister. I weighed in last night and I lost 3lbs and she lost 10.5 lbs.
I think I am going to stick to green days, not to keen on meat etc.

could someone pm me the password for lifelinf online please, we didnt stay to class last night and its only when I got home I forgot that I didnt have it lol.
I cant live without online syn calculator etc.
I tried prawns from last week but they have changed it already. when does it get change each week?

Many thanks

Empy