**Happy New Slimming World Year**

Wootball

Dontknowanymore wrote: »

I thought it was supposed to unblock ?

It's a lie. Bloody hell I'm going to gain about 10lbs if I eat more of it, probably just going to throw it away.

kellybigboobs

Having a nice big cook up today using up bits and bobs then big food shop tomorrow for sw essentials.

So far I have made a big green lentil dalh thingy (in the slow cooker now) which will get portioned and frozen,roasted peppers for snacking/pasta sauce and a massive cauli/broccoli cheese for dinner (won't be having the sauce on mine though,just the cheese).Feeling very productive now;):T:)

kellybigboobs

Wootball wrote: »

It's a lie. Bloody hell I'm going to gain about 10lbs if I eat more of it, probably just going to throw it away.

Ha ha ha ha.If you're not used to a lot of pulses in your diet it can take time for your body to 'adapt' to them...hopefully before you blow up!

Skintslimmer

Dontknowanymore wrote: »

I was browing the FAQ's on the site as I wanted to change my WI day, but cant and found this..

Q: Do I have to eat all my Healthy Extras every day?
A: It won't affect your weight loss if you don't take all your Healthy Extra choices. However, the Healthy Extra section is there to ensure a balanced diet, so from a health point of view we recommend that you enjoy all your Healthy Extras each day.

Oh. I still stand by my assertion that it will help though - I did a fair bit of reading into calcium's function in the body when I broke my leg

sarymclary wrote: »

DKAM - that's a fab idea re. the pasta dish, so I'm going to go buy those ingredients on the way to class... I've written a list and putting it in my bag.

Just to clarify. The £5 comes from the Consultant, but the raffle winner then buys the next week's raffle bag. We also take a piece of fruit each for the SOTW (which seems to be the same 3 people from what I've seen ). My main concern is that the majority of members who stay to class, whilst lovely, do seem to love convenience meals, rather than cooking from scratch. When you consider that in the last few weeks only the newbies, me and 3 other people have lost weight, and one of those 3 is my son! (which means the majority of those who stay to class haven't since before Xmas!). I really wished someone had won my lovely slow-cooked beef raffle last week, apart from me, because I'd included a full recipe, lean beef, seasoning, pearl barley, veggies, stock, etc. I kind of wanted one of the other ladies to win it and realise how easy it would be to make a meal from scratch, rather than living on packets of pasta & sauce or sausages. You have to bear in mind this is a group that has never heard of Joe's Sausages, Minimins or MSE, and do not use the SW website! It's like stepping back in time once a week.

Oh I see that sounds more reasonable, if a little cheeky still Can you send the same prize back next week? Oooh ooh ooh or how about some useful kitcken gadget and the relevant vegetable(s) to go with it? Like a bulb of garlic and a garlic crush, so that they can at least add that to their pasta and sauce - well, it'd be a start! I think Argos and tesco do £5 hand blenders, too, (http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.205-2793.aspx) and if you felt like being kind and stretching the budget, you could include a stock cube and basic veg/herbs so they have no excuse not to make some soup?


Just been for a [STRIKE]walk[/STRIKE] hobble around the block. Took ages still, its a start, and I'm intending to get into the habit of doing that daily and going a bit further every day, so hopefully it'll get me reasonably fit. Next physio on Friday, and I have to get the bus! :eek: All okay, as long as the driver actually stops and waits patiently while I move - I can see myself going flying if not! :eek:

confused57

HI ALL,

PEACHY - Take one day at a time, remember the good times. xx

Well done all the 'losers' chins up to those who are not doing so well (like me at the moment!!!).

DIZZY - hope you've had a good time (don't know if you're back yet) xx

flowerscotland

hey everyone

is there room for another ?

I am starting sw today again I just plan on doing it myself and not going to classes, if I struggle I will reconsider.

I weighed myself today and I am shocked at the amount I have put on :mad: but I am ready to change my attitude about food.

I have been reading the thread and there seems to be loads of tips and inspiration :T

gingerfurball

Hello all - can I ask what would be the best thing to eat out at an Italian restaurant? I have two meals out this weekend (all business so can't get out of it) and they are both at italian. Thanks in advance...

antonia1

Hi all. Food diary for the day:

B - fruit, yog + oats (HEB)
L - mushroom pasta + cheese (HEA)
D - steamed salmon, veg + rice

Snacks - fruit, mullerlight,

I might hold off on the speed soup, thanks for the warning Wootball!

h007

gingerfurball wrote: »

Hello all - can I ask what would be the best thing to eat out at an Italian restaurant? I have two meals out this weekend (all business so can't get out of it) and they are both at italian. Thanks in advance...

i think minestrone soup is a good starter
and something like spag bol is a good main, any pasta with a tomato-ey sauce really.
dessert time - have a black coffee :cool:

of course any salads minus dressing would also work



just read this about the miss slinky competition
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1350055/Miss-Slinky-2011-Dominique-Bellas-dropped-6-dress-sizes.html

i remember voting on that a while back.


ps the speed soup i made last night is working for me

Ali660

flowerscotland wrote: »

hey everyone

is there room for another ?

I am starting sw today again I just plan on doing it myself and not going to classes, if I struggle I will reconsider.

I weighed myself today and I am shocked at the amount I have put on :mad: but I am ready to change my attitude about food.

I have been reading the thread and there seems to be loads of tips and inspiration :T

Just wanted to say "Hi" - I joined this very friendly thread this week too after a few weeks of stalking it! (They seem to be a nice bunch )

Good luck with your weight loss :j

Ali
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