Slimming World Support Thread

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Oh iceland are doing 10 pack frozen quorn sauasges at 2 packs for £3.
And mullerlights at 5 for £1.20, better than tescos 4 for £2!!

gpuss

Nessa56 wrote: »

Hi all,

Sainsbury's are doing Wholemeal rolls packs of 9 which all weigh roughly 57g (some a little less) at buy 3 packs for £1.00. So that is 27 rolls for £1.00 !!!!!

They freeze really well and defrost quite quickly are are scrummy

Also doing Snack a Jacks Caramel packs of 6 at BOGOF and I have worked them out to be 5 syns on Green if anyone likes them (they satisfy my sweet craving [strike]almost [/strike]quite well
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I wish we had a Sainsbury's anywhere near us, as they seem to have lots of bargains and nice things:rolleyes:

Nessa56

gpuss wrote: »

I wish we had a Sainsbury's anywhere near us, as they seem to have lots of bargains and nice things:rolleyes:

That's funny, I am always wishing we had a Morrisons near us for the very same reason

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Welshnutta

studentsynner wrote: »

I find it is more expensive and difficult when you are buying for one and when you are financially challenged! (haha student life!) I dont particularly want to eat what they suggest for students on this diet all the time, i like to cook and making some of these new recipies has been really good and i have really enjoyed them! I also do not have the fridge or freezer space to be able to batch cook a lot of meals so i find i tend to waste quite a bit! (2 freezer drawers for 5 people! ludicrous!)


I do symapthise studentsynner. Tried the diet myself when I was at uni and found it difficult due to money and booze! Anyway thought I would tell you a couple things that I did to help......
Freezer space..... any friends that don't cook even in other houses use theirs. Had a friend 3 doors down didn't even know they had a freezer so used theirs. Also had a house mate who didn't cook that would quite happily share mine and bung some money my way (not alot but as you say were going to waste it anyway).BUT!!! don't cook extra for them, just share if its too much for you. Otherwise you'll spend more
Booze I love whiskey and coke use to buy a pint of diet coke and a shot or double and put into this. Use to last a while and in the time people had bought 2 or 3 I was finishing mine and then if you want can always have some without any. Difficult in clubs tho.

But, remember its a chance in a lifetime and make sure you enjoy it and don't get too bogged down by diet, money etc There will be plenty of time afterwards for that.

PS if you exams at the mo good luck

Welshnutta

On the icecream front. Mine goes rock solid and I mean ROCK. Any tips?

gpuss

Nessa56 wrote: »

That's funny, I am always wishing we had a Morrisons near us for the very same reason

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Morrisons is my nearest and their fresh fruit and veg section and the meat section (a proper butchers) is really good. I like Tesco wholemeal bread though, so I do both:D

studentsynner

Welshnutta wrote: »

studentsynner wrote: »

I find it is more expensive and difficult when you are buying for one and when you are financially challenged! (haha student life!) I dont particularly want to eat what they suggest for students on this diet all the time, i like to cook and making some of these new recipies has been really good and i have really enjoyed them! I also do not have the fridge or freezer space to be able to batch cook a lot of meals so i find i tend to waste quite a bit! (2 freezer drawers for 5 people! ludicrous!)


I do symapthise studentsynner. Tried the diet myself when I was at uni and found it difficult due to money and booze! Anyway thought I would tell you a couple things that I did to help......
Freezer space..... any friends that don't cook even in other houses use theirs. Had a friend 3 doors down didn't even know they had a freezer so used theirs. Also had a house mate who didn't cook that would quite happily share mine and bung some money my way (not alot but as you say were going to waste it anyway).BUT!!! don't cook extra for them, just share if its too much for you. Otherwise you'll spend more
Booze I love whiskey and coke use to buy a pint of diet coke and a shot or double and put into this. Use to last a while and in the time people had bought 2 or 3 I was finishing mine and then if you want can always have some without any. Difficult in clubs tho.

But, remember its a chance in a lifetime and make sure you enjoy it and don't get too bogged down by diet, money etc There will be plenty of time afterwards for that.

PS if you exams at the mo good luck

Thanks Welshnutta, will look into the freezer space option! If clubs sold diet lemonade it would be fab. Mainly drink vodka but dont like it with diet coke! just have to go to the gym more to burn off the extra! Am starting to train for the great north run soon so hopefully that will help shed a few pounds! have found with the gym that i am starting to lose inches rather than pounds which tbh is an ultimate result, but the weight is taking a while longer! :eek:

tobys_mummy_2

Welshnutta wrote: »

On the icecream front. Mine goes rock solid and I mean ROCK. Any tips?

do you mix the muller lights with natural yoghurt or fromage frais? i find my goes rock solid with fromage frais but stays softer with natural yoghurt.

tobys_mummy_2

i have a problem. i made a quiche yesterday with red onion but all the onion it seems to have gone green today. does anyone know why? i used eggs, cheese, tuna and onion.

gpuss

Welshnutta wrote: »

But, remember its a chance in a lifetime and make sure you enjoy it and don't get too bogged down by diet, money etc There will be plenty of time afterwards for that.

PS if you exams at the mo good luck

Absolutely agree with this. It's the best time of your life, so enjoy it to the full. Don't miss out on any parties or trips to the pub, as it's all part of the experience. Ooh, I remember it well. I loved every minute;)