**Happy New Slimming World Year**

poohbear59

Hello again
I decided last Thursday to follow, exactly, a diet plan in the last SW magazine. I was absolutely stuffed and could not manage everything listed. After 3 days I weighed and have gained weight. My stomach definitely feels larger too. Has anyone any ideas what I am doing wrong? I am becoming frustrated now as I was sure that if I followed the diet I would lose something. WI for me is Thursday and I do SW online.

Liz3yy

Hi all,

I'm back with a vengence now my arm is free of plaster if not completely healed. It's still sore and aches from time to time.

Does anyone have any ideas for how I can tone up my tummy without doing the plank or sit ups? I dont want to risk either as my wrist is still so weak.

bettyB_2

Liz3yy wrote: »

Hi all,

I'm back with a vengence now my arm is free of plaster if not completely healed. It's still sore and aches from time to time.

Does anyone have any ideas for how I can tone up my tummy without doing the plank or sit ups? I dont want to risk either as my wrist is still so weak.

could you try reverse sit ups? where you lie on the floor and lift your legs and butt up - arms stay still on the ground

like this: http://www.shapefit.com/abs-exercises-reverse-crunches.html
but i tend to keep my head on the floor cos i have a bad neck

dizzyk

TakeItEazy wrote: »

I'm having another day off work as still not right. Was going to Dr but breathing pain has gone so just the cough to work on then hopefully will be back to normal. Hope Dizzy is on the mend. Just had a thought, if Dizzy is poorly WHOS driving the tank???????

Hope you feel better soon hun....x x

bettyB wrote: »

hope you feel back to normal soon Takeiteasy and same for Dizzy when she reappears (no wonder so many of us fell of the SW wagon this week without her to steer us!)

Hi folks, sorry I deserted my driving duties on the tank, feel absolutely rank at the mo Been in bed since thurs & took a trip to the docs today. Im on a course of Anti B's and a 5 day course of steroids for a chest infection.

Ive been TOTALLY on plan :A.....but my lurgy has eaten all sorts of rubbish :mad::o mainly toast & bonne mamme strawberry conserve and too many fibre plus bars

I'l try popping in a bit more often....but wont bother posting my rubbish menu until Im feeling more 'human'

jill36_2

Wednesday draws nearer, this will be my * week.
(I always crave sweet stuff and have given in 3 times)
After my fab weight loss in 3 weeks I don't want to think how many steps I will take backwards.
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MRSMCAWBER

Afternoon all

Dizzy -hope you are up on your feet again soon Mrs.... get snuggled under the blankie and sleeeep

Shala_moo, I started sticking the grapefruit in front of my meals a couple of weeks ago when I gave EE a go, it was mainly to make sure I got extra superspeed in and because it means I eat less at meal times (I have it about 30mins before my meals so it has time to register in my brain that I have eaten) -BUT I have read that grapefruit is said to help with weightloss .. and well, if it doesn't its no hardship as I love grapefruit
Poohbear- do the meal plans give specified quantities of everything? if so it could just be that you need to tweak the portions to suit. I know that you need specific amounts for your Healthy extras -but you could use less meat/carbs... Im doing hotpot tonight and I will divide my portion in 2 even though I have only used 1 thin lamb leg steak as I can no longer manage a full one... Im finding this with most meals now,
If you are feeling bloated and uncomfy then something isn't suiting you -if its not the portion size perhaps you could make a note at the end of each meal/day how you feel -it could be that certain foods are to blame

Well I have turned my chicken carcass into chicken and sweetcorn soup -hubby will be soooo happy as he loves it , the hotpot is done and just needs flicking on as we leave to shop so the potatoes will be lovely n crispy when we get back and then its just a case of flicking on the steamer... job done :T
right I will get off again... have a lovely day all and hope those poorly ones are better soon

Dontknowanymore

Ali660 wrote: »

Your tomato pasta sauce sounds interesting - does it make it look & taste like a creamy pasta bake sauce you can get in a jar?

I have not got the foggiest, I have never had one of the pasta bake jars, my ex used to make this and I have not had it in about 6 years since he left lol

TakeItEazy wrote: »

You can eat 3 cooked meals a day if you wanted too just make sure theres lots of superfrees included and you can't go wrong.


I'm having another day off work as still not right. Was going to Dr but breathing pain has gone so just the cough to work on then hopefully will be back to normal. Hope Dizzy is on the mend. Just had a thought, if Dizzy is poorly WHOS driving the tank???????

Thnx hun, well I have salad or superfree veg with virtually every meal anyway so hopefully I have not done anything wrong, it's hard getting used to eating so much but (hopefully) still loosing weight x

Glad your pain has gone, hope you get sorted soon, right I need to get down the tip on the way to taking DS1 swimming, I feel like a proper Mum! lol

confused57

HI ALL

Good to see Dizzy back, sorry you feel rubbish, get well soon cos I for one have fallen from your famous wagon big time and really need a boost.

I just can't get back into the plan since Christmas and it's really getting me down, I know there's only me can do it but I just can't stop eating. Thing is I'm not really enjoying the food cos I feel so guilty all the time but it makes no difference - sometimes I really feel full but still can't stop!!!!

I really need any help I can get.

Well done all you losers and welcome to all the newbies - this plan does work, don't take any notice of my moans!!!! xx

gunsandbanjos

bettyB wrote: »

ooh i love cauldron falafel - are they high in syns? I was thinking of making falafel from scratch (I've got an Ainsley Harriot 'low fat' recipe somewhere) - i think it's just whizzed up chickpeas, spices and a bit of egg to bind it....

1.5 syns per piece for the normal ones and 1 syn per piece for the moroccan ones. Which is unfortunate because i don't like the moroccan ones. I love them, just bought 3 more boxes:D

rockie4 wrote: »

I've not been on this thread for ages but I'm doing SW
This falafel recipe is syn free and dead easy to make

Falafel

8oz dried chickpeas soaked for at least 48 hours (or use a tin)
1 onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 level tsp cumin
1 level tsp ground coriander
1 small red chilli deseeded and finely chopped
1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
2 tbsp chopped parsley
¼ tsp baking powder
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
Frylight for spraying

If using dried chickpeas drain and rinse well or drain and rinse tinned.
Put the drained chickpeas in a processor with the onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, chilli and herbs and process until smooth.
Stir in the baking powder and seasoning.
Transfer to a bowl and chill for an hour.
Take small pieces and shape into balls then flatten slightly.
Place on a tray sprayed with frylight and bake in a pre-heated oven at 2200C Gas mark 7 for 12-15 minutes until crisp and golden.
A bowl of low fat yoghurt flavoured with fresh mint and chopped chilli makes a good dip to go with them.

Enjoy!

Thanks:D I'll definitely give that a go. Mmmm, syn fee falafel:)

dizzyk wrote: »

Hi folks, sorry I deserted my driving duties on the tank, feel absolutely rank at the mo Been in bed since thurs & took a trip to the docs today. Im on a course of Anti B's and a 5 day course of steroids for a chest infection.

Ive been TOTALLY on plan :A.....but my lurgy has eaten all sorts of rubbish :mad::o mainly toast & bonne mamme strawberry conserve and too many fibre plus bars

Aww, hope you feel better soon dizzy. Your shoddy driving knocked me off the tank yesterday. I'll let you off cos you're ill though.

TakeItEazy hope you fell better soon too.

Been fabulously on plan today:D A green day was had.

Coffee
2 x Alpen light(B)
Yoghurt
Banana - my friend bought me a banana guard as i'm forever moaning that my nana is all bashed:rotfl:
2 x clementine
Baked potato and salad with 1.5A of cheese and 2 tbsp pickle(2)
Yoghurt
Mug of homemade lentil soup - just had this to stave off the munchies before dinner.

Dinner will be a quorn burger(2.5) on a WM roll(B), ketchup(1), SW chips and beans.

Both A+B and 5.5 syns used:)

flutterbyuk25

*sneaks in with head hung low, and whispers....I put on 1.5lbs this week

Totally expected though as this past week I had 2 dates which involved alcohol, one big night out eating and drinking, and 2 lunches out!! :eek: and no proper exercise! ah well I'll chalk it up to experience, and just be back on plan this week

Green day:

B - oats (HEB), FF yogurt
L - pasta with LF pesto (1.5syns), HB egg
D - chick pea dahl, rice, riata made with FF greek yogurt, cuc and mint, mango chutney (3syns)
Snacks - banana, pear, cheese (HEA and HEB), kitkat (5.5syns)
Drinks - NAS squash, fizzy water, coffee (skimmed milk = HEA), water
Exercise - wore toning boots all day

Total syns = 10.5

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