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Make 2013 a year to remember with Slimming World (Part 2!)

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  • Flat_Eric
    Flat_Eric Posts: 4,068 Forumite
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    I'm a bit behind with posts hence the belated comments from me above to some posts made earlier in the week.

    Out of interest, I've decided (not sure why!) (it seemed like a good idea at the time!!!) to go back to a running group I joined last year. They usually run 2-3 times a week but I'm going to start slow and build up... anyhow, I'm unsure what to do about meals because I get in from work, sit round for an hour then out running for an hour so its about 8pm before I'm home and I don't really want to be making sw chips at that time. Does anyone have any ideas for meals that I have on running nights? I'm usually *starving* and did in the past be naughty and not count the food (you know because the running efforts I had put in cancelled it out) but I've made the decision that I really want to make some headway with shifting some pounds and I'm hoping running will help.
  • joedenise
    joedenise Posts: 17,642 Forumite
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    tbear06 wrote: »
    I got my 1.5 stone award today 1lb off, will try harder next week. I knew I couldn't stay to group so didn't have the added incentive of having my weekly result read out in group! Think I'll try the magic porridge or I read that if you soak in water overnight it tastes as good as when made with milk - anyone tried this?

    I only soak mine for about 10 minutes, then microwave for 2 mins, stir in the Mullerlight and microwave again for about 15 seconds just to warm it a bit. Add fruit and enjoy!

    It's definitely as creamy just soaking.

    Denise
  • gunsandbanjos
    gunsandbanjos Posts: 12,246 Forumite
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    Feeling just about human again after food! I feel like I've been at the gym I'm so tired and sore lol. Too old for this.
    The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt.
    Bertrand Russell
  • Skint_Catt
    Skint_Catt Posts: 11,548 Forumite
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    G&B - how do you make your cheese sauce? That's a big one for me - I want to find a really good syn free/low syn cheese sauce!
  • Skint_Catt
    Skint_Catt Posts: 11,548 Forumite
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    Flat_Eric wrote: »
    I'm a bit behind with posts hence the belated comments from me above to some posts made earlier in the week.

    Out of interest, I've decided (not sure why!) (it seemed like a good idea at the time!!!) to go back to a running group I joined last year. They usually run 2-3 times a week but I'm going to start slow and build up... anyhow, I'm unsure what to do about meals because I get in from work, sit round for an hour then out running for an hour so its about 8pm before I'm home and I don't really want to be making sw chips at that time. Does anyone have any ideas for meals that I have on running nights? I'm usually *starving* and did in the past be naughty and not count the food (you know because the running efforts I had put in cancelled it out) but I've made the decision that I really want to make some headway with shifting some pounds and I'm hoping running will help.

    Can you make extra bolognese/lasagne next time you make one & have that ready to chuck in a mircowave on your late nights? Failing that I always used to have a Pasta n Sauce packet on my late night home from college last time I did SW :)
    Depends what days you prefer doing but my quick 'scratch' dinner on a green day is penne pasta topped with baked beans & HEa grated cheese :cool:
  • gunsandbanjos
    gunsandbanjos Posts: 12,246 Forumite
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    Skint_Catt wrote: »
    G&B - how do you make your cheese sauce? That's a big one for me - I want to find a really good syn free/low syn cheese sauce!

    I didn't really make a cheese sauce, just chucked loads of cheese and a little milk over hot pasta and stirred it til it melted lol.

    Not really a proper macaroni cheese but it definitely hit the spot:D
    The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt.
    Bertrand Russell
  • jinny
    jinny Posts: 1,889 Forumite
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    I haven't tried this but I've been looking for a low syn or free cheese sauce for lasagne and cauliflower cheese

    4 tsps of corn flour 4syns
    (tried it with ordinary flour though but it wasn't right)
    250ml semi skimmed milk HEB
    Mix corn flour with a little of milk
    Gradually add rest of milk
    Heat in a sauce pan until it thickens
    Or heat in microwave
    Add 40g reduced cheddar HEA
    Or
    Morrisons do a pkt instant cheese sauce for 4 syns for a third serving
    ”Pour yourself a drink, (tea for me now)
    Put on some lipstick
    and pull yourself together”
    - Elizabeth Taylor
  • Annie6
    Annie6 Posts: 140 Forumite
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    Hello all. Some of you might remember me but because of illness etc etc I have not taken care of myself. I rejoined SW in April. Since then I have lost only 10lb. that includes a couple of long weekends away! It is very slow with no big losses – ½ or 1 lb a week. But I am happy with that. I have enjoyed all your posts and some great ideas. This site has kept me sane!! I thought it was time to come out from lurkdom and say hello and thank you.
    I came across this site and although most know the sites I thought this was a fun way of seeing the food. (I hope this works.)

    http://pinterest.com/hols2811/slimming-world-recipes/

    looking forward to continue reading all:)
  • Skint_Catt
    Skint_Catt Posts: 11,548 Forumite
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    jinny wrote: »
    I haven't tried this but I've been looking for a low syn or free cheese sauce for lasagne and cauliflower cheese

    4 tsps of corn flour 4syns
    (tried it with ordinary flour though but it wasn't right)
    250ml semi skimmed milk HEB
    Mix corn flour with a little of milk
    Gradually add rest of milk
    Heat in a sauce pan until it thickens
    Or heat in microwave
    Add 40g reduced cheddar HEA
    Or
    Morrisons do a pkt instant cheese sauce for 4 syns for a third serving

    Will try that recipe soon! Just looked at the Schwartz & Colman's packet cheese sauces & they are 7.5 & 8 syns a packet, so between the two of us wouldn't be so bad occasionally ;)
  • aggypanthus
    aggypanthus Posts: 1,579 Forumite
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    Skint_Catt wrote: »
    Can you make extra bolognese/lasagne next time you make one & have that ready to chuck in a mircowave on your late nights? Failing that I always used to have a Pasta n Sauce packet on my late night home from college last time I did SW :)
    Depends what days you prefer doing but my quick 'scratch' dinner on a green day is penne pasta topped with baked beans & HEa grated cheese :cool:

    Or, just open a tin of beans with fried eggs. Maybe new potatos from a tin?

    Eric, I presume you are a man, and need more food than the ladies?
    thats not meant to sound cheeky btw
    , just that from watching tv diets shows, the men get to eat more:)
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