Slimming World - Extra Easy weight loss!!

blackberry-rum

blimey Mrs McCawber that's a fantastic loss! I'm very envious - and well done to you! Hello to new people. My experience was (1) joined a class when it was just original and green - I did rubbish on it, possibly my own fault. (2) tried to do extra easy on my own, I think I concentrated on the "extra" bit, still didn't lose anything. (3) joined a class, had it explained, got the books, and I go every week and stay for the dull bit just because I know it will make me do it properly, and I've lost over one stone, with just another stone to go so I am happy about that, slow but sure. And I still concentrate on the "extra" because I do like my food but I hardly eat out now because I find it way too difficult/depressing to be watching what I'm eating when I'm paying those prices (pay for boiled rice? you've got to be joking!)

~daisy~_2

im so with you on the eating out thing - even when i was doing low carb i really resented paying a fortune for a steak and salad when i could so easily cook it better at home

i want to add my welcomes and well dones to everyone - really enjoying being part of stuff a positive thread

consultant31

~daisy~ wrote: »

i have a question i wonder if Consultant may be able to answer pls - or anyone more knowledgeable than me really lol

ok so stock cubes are all listed as syn free
when i cook a roast chicken i save all the juice and fat and put the whole lot in the freezer - when i need to use it i leave it to defrost for about 5 mins then im able to lever the whole layer of fat off in one solid block so all im left with is pure chicken jelly
would i be able to use that when making the syn free onion gravy or to flavour cous cous without having to syn it ? theres no fat there ?
the stock cubes are a little artifical and always so salty imo

many thanks - hope ive explained it ok

Yes this is the way I do it too. The fat comes away so easy once it's been in the fridge for a while and it makes a lovely base for soups too - all syn free

MRSMCAWBER - what a star you are.....7lbs in week 4 is excellent :T

mrsiwannabefree & DEBEE- welcome to the thread, I know you'll get loads of help and support on here. There's a recipe thread if you haven't already found it (scroll past the WW recipes)
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=1948340&postcount=3
anything else you want just yell out, there's ususally someone about to answer your queries.

Well ladies, I'm off on my holidays in an hour and will be back at the end of the month (ash cloud permitting). Enjoy your food and I'll 'see' you soon :wave:

zippychick

Enjoy your hols consultant! You may not recognise some of us by the time you get back!

Well deserved break, have fun!:A

aliscrapper

Have a fantastic holiday Consultant! Thanks for your continued support and help!

~daisy~_2

thx so much - the bit where it says gravy made with meat juices is x syns always confused me so thats perfect

have a good holiday

whoopidoo

Happy Holidays Consultant

mrsiwannabefree

Thanks to all who have sent me welcome messages, it's made me feel really positive that I can do this!
I've just spent some time getting my books together and setting up a food & exercise diary so i'm all set for tomorrow
Can't wait to get started now, will post my food diary some time tomorrow

rainbowfizz21

lynzpower wrote: »

Some SW stuff, like using cottage cheese instead of sour cream is a revelation, there is hardly any difference in taste or feel, so I cant see me ever going back to buying sour cream again.

I've been using natural yogurt for this. I can't get my head around this but if it is so close I might give it a try.
Is it just plain cottage cheese blended?

Thanks:D

lynzpower

Well it was my 4th weigh in this morning and I have lost 7lb :eek::j woohoo :dance: so thats made my weekend+takes me to 1st 3lbs
Still have masses to go -but hey ho Im on my way

Wooohoo indeed!

Well done you

just think of the culinary adventures youll have along the way as you move towards targt- fantastic news so well done you!