New Slimming World thread part 2

missjennipenni

oh and good luck to all weigh-iners today!

Liz3yy

You're an inspiration Skint! keep it up!

OH and I are having a takeaway in front of Children in Need too, I'm using my syns from today and yesterday for cod and chips...sod it, I'm really looking forward to it!

Skint_Catt

I don't feel an inspiration! After the 2 day binge I've stuffed myself on green today and now going for the promised takeaway. Even though today will be within syns/HEx's etc I feel fat and slobby and yuck and I feel like crying now we're deciding on what to get from the Indian. I can see me putting 4/5lbs on this week.

consultant31

missjennipenni wrote: »

Have been stickng to plan 100% againt his week. My welcome letter from my consultant says "enjoy 15-20 syns a day" , but i usually stick to a max of 15, but this week I have gone slightly over soem days (and under on others). Im still classing it as 100% though, as it does say I can have up to 20 (Im a big lass, i guess thats why I am allowed more - consultant can you confirm this?).

Yes, if you have a lot to lose, your Consultant can give you the option of having up to 20 syns a day. It's quite possible to lose weight well with this amount of syns while you're new and at your biggest and as you learn the plans and begin to lose weight you can gradually cut down to the more usual 10-15 a day. You're obviously doing well, keep it up

julesangles - well done, that's a fantastic weight loss over just a few weeks.

Skint_Catt - glad to see you're back on the straight and narrow. Enjoy your curry, you've earned it :T

With regards to drinking water, I think I may have posted the following before, but it bears repeating as it's so important to our health and well-being:
Water keeps us cool, lubricates our joints and flushes toxins from our bodies, but admit it, how many of us really drink the recommended two litres a day? For those of us who do struggle to drink enough, the great news is that water actually can help you in the battle against the bulge.
Now for the science bit
Your metabolism is the bio-mechanical process that breaks food down and turns it into energy. In a nutshell, it consumes calories. Since metabolism is your best ally in the frontline against weight, you want it to be working at full speed. Water is the fuel that drives metabolism's chemical reactions. So, if you're not drinking enough, you won't burn as many calories as you can. Simple.
Running on empty?
If you're not drinking enough water - at least 2 litres a day - here's how your body is being affected:

• Your weight loss will slow right down. This is because about 2.5 litres of water is naturally lost through daily bodily functions such as going to the loo and sweating. If you don't replenish this water you'll soon become dehydrated, and your metabolism will be among the first to shut down. So, if you're dieting and you can't seem to shift the weight, perhaps it's because you aren't drinking enough water.
• Your digestion will suffer. Water is essential for digestion and elimination. Poor digestion means you won't be absorbing the goodness from your food. Your body in turn will send up signals (read: cravings) for food that has minerals your body lacks.
• You'll feel 'fake' hunger. When dehydrated, your body sends out the same signals that prompt you to eat and you may end up answering that response with food. Water will not only curb those hunger pangs, but it will fill you up. Fitness trainer Bob Greene recommends drinking a tall glass of water half an hour before a meal to fill the void and prevent overeating.
• You won't get the full benefit of exercise.
• Your metabolism increases with exercise, and as we mentioned earlier, water is essential to maximise your metabolism. Drink plenty of water before, during and after your workout.

Mine's a pint (or five)?
How much water should you drink? The British Dietetic Association suggests adults drink 2.5 litres (that's a little over five pints) of fluids a day, which can include fruit juices, squash and weak tea and coffee. This amount is recommended for maintaining your daily fluid requirements. If your aim is to lose weight, add another 750ml to that and you'll aid your metabolism and help create new muscle weight.

• You know you're drinking enough water if your urine is clear and odourless (not including your first urination of the morning).
• But sorry, ladies, even though it's technically fluid, alcohol can't be included in your daily intake. That's because booze is dehydrating - so if you are going to have a tipple or two, drink one glass of water for every glass of alcohol.

Drinking loads of water will not make you retain water, but dehydration will. If your body feels worried that it's not getting enough water, it will hold on to what it has.
Water does make you pee and you will notice more trips to the loo, but you can lessen the effects by drinking throughout the day rather than chugging a couple of glasses in one go. If you drink more than one or two glasses in one sitting, your body will want to get rid of it and you won't reap the benefits.
Although some dieticians disagree on this, sparkling water, weak tea or weak coffee can count toward your daily fluid intake. But because they have a diuretic effect, try to limit the amount. Consider drinking herbal tea instead. If you are going to have an espresso, add an extra serving of water to your daily intake.
It's as easy as one, two, three…
1. Keep water by your workstation. Instead of munching on a biscuit or crisps, take a sip from your water bottle.
2. If the thought of consuming that much water makes you queasy, be strategic. Drink when you are most thirsty: when you wake up, when you have your meals, during your workouts. Carry a bottle of water with you and you'll be more likely to sip your way to your daily amount.
3. Make your water taste better by buying a water jug with a filter. You can also make your own flavoured water by cutting up a lemon, apple or cucumber and adding to the water. Or mix with a tiny splash of squash or juice. Try making herbal iced tea by pouring boiling water over four tea bags, letting it steep for 10 minutes and diluting to taste with cold water.

franby64

Skint_Catt - keep going!!

Have your takeaway tonight - enjoy it and draw a line under it.
Tomorrow is a bright new day and we can always, always start again.
This is what I do (regularly!)

consultant31

This made me laugh:

Dieter's Psalm

Strict is my diet. I must not want.
It maketh me to lie down at night hungry.
It leadeth me past the confectioners.
It trieth my willpower.
It leadeth me in the paths of alteration for my figure's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the aisles of the pastry department,
I will buy no sweet rolls for they are fattening.
The cakes and the pies, they tempt me.
Before me is a table set with green beans and lettuce.
I filleth my stomach with liquids,
My day's quota runneth over.
Surely calorie and weight charts will
follow me all the days of my life,
And I will dwell in the fear of scales forever.

consultant31

And this - most dog-owners will recognise their dog somewhere here

Fitness Program For Dog Owners

You've seen those ads on TV promising amazing results from all sorts of contraptions. Well, there's no need to invest in fancy equipment. If you have (or can borrow) a dog, you have everything you need to get in shape now!!! The following exercises can be done anywhere, anytime.

Inner Thighs: Place the dog's favourite toy between thighs. Press tighter than the dog can pull. Do not attempt bare legged - dogs who favour shortcuts to success will just dig the toy out. You could be damaged.

Upper Body Strength: Lift the dog - off the couch, off the bed, out of the flowerbed. Repeat, repeat, repeat. As the dog ages, this exercise is reversed - onto the couch, onto the bed, into the car and so on.

Balance and Coordination, Exercise 1: Remove your puppy from unsuitable tight places. If they're too small for him, they're certainly too small for you. Do it anyway!

Balance and Coordination, Exercise 2: Practice not falling when your dog bounds across the full length of the room, sails through the air, and slams both front paws into the back of your knees.

Balance and Coordination, Exercise 3: (for use with multiple dogs) Remove all dogs from lap and answer the phone before it stops ringing.

Balance and Coordination, Exercise 4: (alternate) For older dogs, attempt to cross a room without tripping over the dog. Get off your couch without crushing any part of a sleeping elderly dog.

Upper Arms: Throw the ball. Throw the squeaky toy. Throw the Frisbee. Repeat until nauseous.

Upper Arms: (alternate) Tug the rope. Tug the pull toy. Tug the sock. Repeat until your shoulder is dislocated or the dog gives up (we all know which comes first).

Hand Coordination: Remove foreign object from dog's locked jaw. This exercise is especially popular with puppy owners. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. Remember, this is a timed exercise. Movements must be quick and precise (think concert pianist) to prevent trips to the vet, which only offer the minimal exercise benefit of jaw firming clenches.

Calves: After the dog has worn out the rest of your body, hang a circular toy on your ankle and let the dog tug while you tug back. WARNING: This is feasible only for those with strong bones and small dogs. Have you taken your calcium supplement today?

Calves: (alternate) Run after dog - pick any reason, there are plenty. Dogs of any size can be used for this exercise. Greyhounds are inadvisable.

Neck Muscles: Attempt to outmanoeuvre the canine tongue headed for your ear, mouth, or eyeball. This is a lifelong fitness program. A dog is never too old or too feeble to "French Kiss" you when you least expect it.

redbull08

i was ill in bed & couldnt get to my wi
last night
im gutted, i missed the class soooo much
thats first time ive not been able to go in 13wks.
ive been q.good though i think
we'll see next wk ho hum
well done everyone
anyone know the syn value of Iceland brussel sprouts with chestnuts in?

Skint_Catt

not online sorry redbull. Sprouts are free and chestnuts are
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Basic/Non Branded Foods Nuts, chestnuts, shelled & whole 28g
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Liz3yy

I STS this week, oh well can't complain seeing as I've somewhat off plan this week.

It's not helped this weekend by the fact we have workmen fixing our dodgy shower. I'm fed up with having our weekend disturbed and am not in the mood for any cooking of anything remotely healthy!