A Slimmer Summer with Slimming World

Billie-jo

Thanks for the welcome everyone.
Consultant31 - the neighbours are used to us doing ‘odd’ things so no problem about what they think. Mind you it does help that they are relatives.:rotfl:
Lynzpower - Unfortunately the power of super free food had no effect last time in making me go the loo more. But I know what you mean as when did sw last time 5 members of the family went and it had that effect on them. Without tablets I am lucky if I go once a day.

Yesterday was day one and it was a RED day - Only started at lunch time so wont count the breakfast.
L - Chicken portion skin removed, celery, tomato, onion, 1 Ryvita and a yoghurt
T - Cottage pie, carrots and broccoli. Small amount gravy.
Snacks - 1 banana, 1 ryvita and lots of cherry tomatoes.
So if I remember right I used 2Bs - for the potato topping and the ryvitas and had milk in tea so 1A used there and counted 4 syns for the gravy.

Today am going to see if I have this EE right - Can someone please let me know if it is an EE or if I should see it as a GREEN and syn the bacon?
B - ½ grapefruit. 1 Ryvita with one very thin sliver of cheese on.
L- home made leek and potato soup and 1 rd bread, 1 chicken thigh. Apple
T - Omelette with 1 rasher bacon, onions, tomatoes, small amount of grated cheese and a salad. Yoghurt and fruit.
2B’s - ryvita and 1 rd bread. 2As - cheese
Will have another ryvita as a snack if needed and plenty of fruit in.
Not sure what my syns will be yet.

MRSMCAWBER

Wootball wrote: »

MrsM - have you considered doing weight lifting too? It'll speed up the weight loss even further and also help to drastically reduce the 'sag' that you may get due to losing that incredible amount of weight

Hi wootball

strangely enough, I have as I seem to have the exercise bug :shocked: -but Im not sure that it would be suitable for me yet -I had part of my skull removed -the bit right at the back where it meets my spine, so I have to be carefull not to build up pressure -even straining to lift things can cause problems. I think once I get a bit more weight off I will venture into a gym and ask about it. So far I am amazed that I don't seem to be getting the sagging *pinkies crossed it stays that way*-I think its helped because I have lost slowly, and I eat healthy oils -salmon, olive oil, avocado and drink loads of water -so I think my skin is in good nick. I think I like the jogging as its out in the fresh air and Im aware that the extra oxygen going in helps cellulite etc plus it will hopefully help tone up my lower half *seems to be doing so, so far* ,
What I really really want to get into when Im slimmer is kick boxing

Hope the wedding goes well....

brians_daughter

hey ladies (and gents if we have any?)

Good afternoon!! Well, tonight is dreaded weigh in after my wobble on here at weekend (and the monthly event starting has left me bloated) i am not looking forward to it, but its tomorrow soon and thats a new week.

I MUST get in the habit of posting what i am having every day - but i am not always able to, with a newborn and 2 others i rarely get 10 mins to myself

Could anyone help with the following...slightly stuck for ideas, its only my 6th SW week so i am still getting to grips with it all!

Going to a BBQ at weekend and its kinda bring something with you. I am going to do hm burgers and take wm rolls and a big salad but what else can i do thats syn free or very low syns?

Also, i have come to realise i need to start eating fish - i bloody hate fish (goes back to granny trying to feed us cod simmered in milk in my youth and have never touched it since, the thought makes me feel quite ill!) Sooooo, what isn t a fishy fish iykwim? and what could i have it with to 'ease' me into the fishy world?

Wish me luck (and strength!) at WI tonight. I imagine i have gained and i am trying to get the mindset that it isnt that bad!

On a MASSIVE plus note I bought a size 16's dress today and it fits :j:j:j:jI went to a 20's when i had just had the baby so i am over the moon I have 'only' lost 20lb since having the baby, but 2 whole dress sizes whoo! Roll on the 14's i say

Wootball

MRSMCAWBER wrote: »

Hi wootball

strangely enough, I have as I seem to have the exercise bug :shocked: -but Im not sure that it would be suitable for me yet -I had part of my skull removed -the bit right at the back where it meets my spine, so I have to be carefull not to build up pressure -even straining to lift things can cause problems. I think once I get a bit more weight off I will venture into a gym and ask about it. So far I am amazed that I don't seem to be getting the sagging *pinkies crossed it stays that way*-I think its helped because I have lost slowly, and I eat healthy oils -salmon, olive oil, avocado and drink loads of water -so I think my skin is in good nick. I think I like the jogging as its out in the fresh air and Im aware that the extra oxygen going in helps cellulite etc plus it will hopefully help tone up my lower half *seems to be doing so, so far* ,
What I really really want to get into when Im slimmer is kick boxing

Hope the wedding goes well....

That's fair enough - but you won't be 'straining' to lift unless the weights are too heavy. You could start out with a lighter weight and give it enough repetitions to 'feel the burn' so to speak.

I haven't got any sag yet either aside from I had a little bit under my arms (the bingo wings lol) a few months ago, so at that point I realised I needed to focus more on tricep extensions and now they're gone :cool:

rachelww1

EE today

B: Pineapple, melon, mullerlight
S: Walkers baked (5)
L: hm watercress leek & potato soup, chicken, new potatoes, salad (lettuce, tomatoes, yellow pepper, beetroot, mayo (1)
S: Apple, satsuma
LF sausages (2), bacon, beans, tomatoes, toast (HEB), mushrooms, egg, 'fried' potatoes, skinny cow lolly (3.5)

May or may not have the toast as HEB tonight. May decide to skip it and have a chocolate hi-fi bar as the HEB instead, depending on what mood I'm in later. HEA has been milk in teas.

Definately feeling less bloated after only a few days seriously back on plan :T. Right, off to docs to have the old implant taken out of my arm and a new one put in :eek: _pale_

maman

Billie-jo wrote: »

Today am going to see if I have this EE right - Can someone please let me know if it is an EE or if I should see it as a GREEN and syn the bacon?
B - ½ grapefruit. 1 Ryvita with one very thin sliver of cheese on.
L- home made leek and potato soup and 1 rd bread, 1 chicken thigh. Apple
T - Omelette with 1 rasher bacon, onions, tomatoes, small amount of grated cheese and a salad. Yoghurt and fruit.
2B’s - ryvita and 1 rd bread. 2As - cheese
Will have another ryvita as a snack if needed and plenty of fruit in.
Not sure what my syns will be yet.

Sorry but I'm not sure about green but I know it can't be EE as you have too many HEs. EE is just one A and one B.

brians_daughter wrote: »

Going to a BBQ at weekend and its kinda bring something with you. I am going to do hm burgers and take wm rolls and a big salad but what else can i do thats syn free or very low syns?

Also, i have come to realise i need to start eating fish - i bloody hate fish (goes back to granny trying to feed us cod simmered in milk in my youth and have never touched it since, the thought makes me feel quite ill!) Sooooo, what isn t a fishy fish iykwim? and what could i have it with to 'ease' me into the fishy world?

Dizzy has a similar problem with fish and she has put her recipe for spicy fish kebab up. The link is at the bottom of the very first post. I've not tried it myself but it looks very tasty. There are some salad recipes there too. You could always make a pasta or rice salad for the barbecue but it sounds as if you've got a fair bit planned already.

I'm feeling a bit more positive today. Thanks lynz for the advice about staying away from Toby carvery:). Unfortunately, it wasn't my choice but I only go there about 6 times a year so not a huge problem. It was just depressing that I felt so stuffed.

EE today:

B: NAS squash, baked beans, HEB toast and HEA milk in teas
L: ham, tomato & cucumber sandwich, quarter melon
chicken jumbalaya (own recipe contains loads of veg)
Snacks: frozen Muller still in freezer, may try it tonight

Billie-jo

maman wrote: »

Sorry but I'm not sure about green but I know it can't be EE as you have too many HEs. EE is just one A and one B.

Ok thanks will turn it into a GREEN day then and leave out the bacon in the omelette and syn the chicken thigh.

brians_daughter

Todays an EE.

B Muller light vanilla, 2 strawbs,1/2 pear, 1/2 apple, 3 grapes, 2 slices melon

L chicken breast, salad, pepper stuffed with rice and peas and sweetcorn. Feta cheese on top (HEA)

D syn free HM burgers, wholemeal roll (HEB) syn free chips. ketchup 1syn

milk 1/4 pint skimmed 2.5syns
large wine for later 8.5syns

Hope i have posted values etc correctly (ended up doing this from memory my book and food diary is in the car for class later so i dont forget )

confused57

"Ive got a bootfull of willpower in the new Dizzy tank, Hop on Hun x x"

Might have know you'd have a little side-line going on!!!!

MRS M - Bet you looked great!!!!

My WI tonight but not holding out much hope, if I stay the same I'll be pleased. I don't overdo the syns but I do have big portions. Nevermind I have now completed 5 shreds and although I curse that Jillian every morning (especially says that when you're dying just follow Anita) - I am following Anita and still feel like dying at that point. xx

minxtress

I am craving junk food and chocolate today its driving me nuts!!
I have had a huge bowl of mixed berries with ff greek yog for breakfast and gamberoni and spicy veg soup for lunch so just going to have a huge portion of fruit for dinner as really full off lunch, but I am craving carbs and rubbish!! I need to go to bed now to stop myself being tempted lol