Slimming World

Gemmzie

Well I've left my group - I resent paying money just to be weighed and hearing other people's weights - wish I could find one like catsy's group.
Will sign up on-line once I can afford it Hope it doesn't lose my info!

consultant31

laura2481 wrote: »

3 free Green lunches:
Meat free ravioli (morrisons) Free
Batchelors Pasta and Sauce Free
99% Fat free supernoodles

Not all the Pasta n Sauces are free so check before you eat (Bachelors changed their recipes recently which has made some varieties synned which were syn-free before).

consultant31

Gemmzie wrote: »

Well I've left my group - I resent paying money just to be weighed and hearing other people's weights - wish I could find one like catsy's group.
Will sign up on-line once I can afford it Hope it doesn't lose my info!

I'm really pleased that Catsy enjoys her group, but actually, the formula for each group all over the country is supposed to be exactly the same and should include going round the group and reading out the weight loss or the fact that there has been a gain (no actual weights should be mentioned).

I agree with you that this can be especially boring if it's a large group, but looking at it from another perspective - if you have had a good weight loss and it's read out to the group who will congratulate you (and often envy you), you can see that this can be a magic moment for the member. Also if you're struggling, a good group will get behind you and encourage you with hints and tips for overcoming your problem.

It's a shame you felt you had to leave, but before you do, have you thought about trying out any other local groups till you find a Consultant you like? We have such a laugh at my group that many members consider it to be their 'night out with the girls'....the atmosphere is lovely

PS: Don't forget that you don't only pay for the weighing, you also get the use of the website which is invaluable for looking up syn values and for the fantastic recipe archive. IMO the online site doesn't give the same motivation to follow the plan.

deano23285

hi, i'm a bloke and i go to slimming world, its working so far but i haven't been sticking totally to plan and been missing a few groups as ive been busy with work etc, but i'm gonna shift the weight

Gemmzie

consultant31 wrote: »

I'm really pleased that Catsy enjoys her group, but actually, the formula for each group all over the country is supposed to be exactly the same and should include going round the group and reading out the weight loss or the fact that there has been a gain (no actual weights should be mentioned).

I agree with you that this can be especially boring if it's a large group, but looking at it from another perspective - if you have had a good weight loss and it's read out to the group who will congratulate you (and often envy you), you can see that this can be a magic moment for the member. Also if you're struggling, a good group will get behind you and encourage you with hints and tips for overcoming your problem.

It's a shame you felt you had to leave, but before you do, have you thought about trying out any other local groups till you find a Consultant you like? We have such a laugh at my group that many members consider it to be their 'night out with the girls'....the atmosphere is lovely

PS: Don't forget that you don't only pay for the weighing, you also get the use of the website which is invaluable for looking up syn values and for the fantastic recipe archive. IMO the online site doesn't give the same motivation to follow the plan.

The group isn't really helpful as their suggestions aren't any good for me, because of my diet needs.

I love the diet and the website but the group lets it down. I work two different shifts and the other groups in the area are all too early for the days I work late

fly_dragon_fly

deano23285 wrote: »

hi, i'm a bloke and i go to slimming world, its working so far but i haven't been sticking totally to plan and been missing a few groups as ive been busy with work etc, but i'm gonna shift the weight

hey!

welcome to the group!

what plan are you following? and are you enjoying? x

deano23285

doing more food optimising than extra easy as i think extra easy doesn't work quickly enough for my liking.

the group is ok but the consultant is a bit of joke, she's a bit of a big woman who is doing the diet but doesn't seem to care if she gains or loses, who then has a moan at group members if they gain, bit of a pish take if you ask me!

p-pincher

the group is ok but the consultant is a bit of joke, she's a bit of a big woman who is doing the diet but doesn't seem to care if she gains or loses, who then has a moan at group members if they gain, bit of a pish take if you ask me

This is the same at my group, The leader lost loads of weight but has put it all back on, bearing in mind they put it back on about 3 years ago, theyve lost a bit but theyve got about 7 more stone too lose.

Some people in the group like it cos they say it shows the kinds of struggle you might have, personally when they start lecturing everyone on how to eat it does wind me up a bit. They blatantly cant be trying cos they lose no weight at weigh in and over easter commented on how they had eaten 6 hot cross buns dripping with butter, to be honest i didnt find it very encouraging.

laura2481

p-pincher wrote: »

the group is ok but the consultant is a bit of joke, she's a bit of a big woman who is doing the diet but doesn't seem to care if she gains or loses, who then has a moan at group members if they gain, bit of a pish take if you ask me

This is the same at my group, The leader lost loads of weight but has put it all back on, bearing in mind they put it back on about 3 years ago, theyve lost a bit but theyve got about 7 more stone too lose.

Some people in the group like it cos they say it shows the kinds of struggle you might have, personally when they start lecturing everyone on how to eat it does wind me up a bit. They blatantly cant be trying cos they lose no weight at weigh in and over easter commented on how they had eaten 6 hot cross buns dripping with butter, to be honest i didnt find it very encouraging.

I left one group which had a consultant like that... always going on about how much she had eaten/drunk. Wasn't a very good example and made me question why I was paying to be 'led' by a person who wasn't even behind it themselves. Now, everyone is entiltled to 'off days', have a bit of a blip or whatever but she really didn't care. Anyhoo, new consultant is better

p-pincher

just had weigh in and lost another 1lb, didnt really deserve anymore but it takes me to 1 st 6lb and got my 10% award so I am really pleased at that, hope everyones doing well x