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The Punisher · 7th December, 2009

Following my disasterous stint on Weight watchers ( 18 months on and off plan and only 7lbs lost) and the few days I lasted on Slim Fast, I've been snooping around the SW section for a week or 2 now and I have to say, I'm quite tempted to give it a try.
It all seems a wee bit too good to be true, that I can pile my plate high with pasta or chicken and still lose weight-but I'm loving the idea!
A friend is loaning me the books to have a proper read-I'm too broke to join at the minute (yes I know it's only £10 but I've been VERY irresponsible with my wages this month) and also a bit wary after wasting so much money on WW meetings.
It may be a silly time to start a new plan, what with parties etc.. But as I'm sat here unable to breathe comfortably in my very tight trousers, I can't help but think that it's worth a sacrifice or 2 in order to have many skinny xmases to come!
so yeah, just wanted to sat hi, and warn you that I may have some questions soon!

Hayleyj123 · 7th December, 2009

Welcome to the board

Slimming Worls is great and I would'nt even call it a diet. I feel like I am eating normally and losing weight on top. This is most definately a foodie "diet." You can choose from loads of "free" foods and it's these foods that fill you up. Free foods include pasta, potatoes meat etc..... depending on what day you're on. On top of that you have your measured healthy extras such as milk, cheese and bread etc. Then if that isn't enough, you can have between 5 - 15 syns a day..... example a curly wurly bar is about 6 syns

This is just a taster of slimming world. Read the books your friend gave you and keep an eye on this forum. You'll get loads of recipe ideas. I'm having pork, roast potatoes and loads of veg tonight. It's only the gravy I have to syn

Good luck
Hayley xx

nettie · 7th December, 2009

i think anytime is a good time to join sw but as long as you can keep an eye on things over the christmas period. i know im going to find it difficult to resist the goodies that people bring into work so im going to prepare lots of chopped fruit so that when i get in from work ive got stuff ready to eat, also we have stopped buying in junk foods so if we want anything we have to go to the shop... and who really wants to go out in the cold and rain just for some chocolate??? not me! lol
good luck with it... im also doing it from home and will gladly give u a kick up the bum if needed... as long as you kick me too hehehe x

malaika · 7th December, 2009

SW really work. Have a good read at all the food diaries and see how much people have lost.
It really is a fantastic eating plan. Give it a whirl. You have nothing to lose except a lot of weight!
Good luck!

LisaC · 7th December, 2009

Hello hello!!

I also gave WW a go, I did it online for 14 months & also only lost 7lbs

Ive been doing SW since March & I love it. There's such a variety of free food without having to count any. I have friends who say they wont try it because they wont lose weight by eating lots of pasta, potatoes etc. I say to them don't diss it til you've tried it

Look into it & give it your best shot to get your head around it (I found a few weeks in I really understood what I could have on red/green).

Keep us posted! x

Hayleyj123 · 7th December, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by LisaC

Hello hello!!

I also gave WW a go, I did it online for 14 months & also only lost 7lbs

Ive been doing SW since March & I love it. There's such a variety of free food without having to count any. I have friends who say they wont try it because they wont lose weight by eating lots of pasta, potatoes etc. I say to them don't diss it til you've tried it

Look into it & give it your best shot to get your head around it (I found a few weeks in I really understood what I could have on red/green).

Keep us posted! x

Lisa, I have had the same! Being told what I am doing is wrong as I have eat very little in the evenings blah blah blah! Rubbish I say LOL

The proof is in the pudduing and I am the proof

Devon_Dumpling · 7th December, 2009

Hello! I also tried WW and just didn't lose on it - I've just found my old card recently and in 9 weeks I lost just 4 pounds and gained and lost throughout most of that time! I've been doing SW for 9 weeks and lost 9 pounds - if you love your food, like me, SW is fab and def a lifestyle choice and not a diet xxx

The Punisher · 7th December, 2009

Geezum you guys replied quickly! Thanks so much.
It's settled, my friend's gonna bring the books in, I'm going to give it a try for in the run up to xmas. I can't see me gaining a lot over the holidays. I'm at work so I can control my snacking. i don't like turkey, don't really like gravy, ice cream, mince pies, puddings etc.... Gimme a gammon steak and cheesy mash on xmas day and I'll be happy!

Julianne_julz · 7th December, 2009

Woop welcome to SW!! I too tried WW several times and lost at the most 9lbs... i'vebeen doing SW since June (with a couple of breaks) and lost 32lbs. I eat LOADS of pasta and cheese... it works! Lol.

Enjoy your new eating plan, and ask away!! xx

mumtheshopper · 7th December, 2009

Blimey.
Unfortunately, WW is the ONLY diet I ever reached target on. I hated it, but may ahve to go back to it, cos I've lost zilch on 3 months of SW. When I think about it logically, it's hardly surprising, I'm consumeing more calories than I was before. Really hope it works for you. It is great, just wish it worked for me.

Lydna

JoJosing · 7th December, 2009

Hi welcome along!

SW is great you just need to adjust your thinking - espescially if you have done WW before. There are lots of different ways of loosing weight and al of them suit different people/lifestyles. This is the one we have chosen and it works for us. If you are determined and organised and in the right head space to do this come on in. we will all be happy to help.

Chicky Noops · 7th December, 2009

Good luck! SW is the only thing that works for me too!

kissme · 7th December, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Punisher

Following my disasterous stint on Weight watchers ( 18 months on and off plan and only 7lbs lost) and the few days I lasted on Slim Fast, I've been snooping around the SW section for a week or 2 now and I have to say, I'm quite tempted to give it a try.
It all seems a wee bit too good to be true, that I can pile my plate high with pasta or chicken and still lose weight-but I'm loving the idea!
A friend is loaning me the books to have a proper read-I'm too broke to join at the minute (yes I know it's only £10 but I've been VERY irresponsible with my wages this month) and also a bit wary after wasting so much money on WW meetings.
It may be a silly time to start a new plan, what with parties etc.. But as I'm sat here unable to breathe comfortably in my very tight trousers, I can't help but think that it's worth a sacrifice or 2 in order to have many skinny xmases to come!
so yeah, just wanted to sat hi, and warn you that I may have some questions soon!

I'm a former WW and btw Sw is better no more bloody weighing every ounce of morsel you eat! tandori chicken with rice piled high as the sky and free!! i can send you the PDF files of all the plan and all the bits u need to get started if u want me too!

**Starlight** · 7th December, 2009

Its horses for courses for some people SW just doesnt work... and WW does.... its what suits the individual.

WW is actually every bit as effective a diet as SW..... its just what suits you best

kissme · 7th December, 2009

Yeah thats very true starlight, i didnt mean WW to be a bad thing at all! i used to love it! i lost 2 stone with them but put it bk on.

I have an uber busy lifestyle and my bf (altho wanting to lose weight) Is a little lazy and refused to count for himself, so i had to do 2 lots of counting, hence the fact i find it difficult doing WW.

Plus with out those WW books my handbag does feel lighter...

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The Punisher Likes to post The Punisher's Profile Albums The Punisher's Photo Gallery Join Date: 4th July, 2009 Posts: 425 Thanks: 27 Thanked 35 Times in 34 Posts Rep Power: 91	It's the least wonderful time of the year.. Following my disasterous stint on Weight watchers ( 18 months on and off plan and only 7lbs lost) and the few days I lasted on Slim Fast, I've been snooping around the SW section for a week or 2 now and I have to say, I'm quite tempted to give it a try. It all seems a wee bit too good to be true, that I can pile my plate high with pasta or chicken and still lose weight-but I'm loving the idea! A friend is loaning me the books to have a proper read-I'm too broke to join at the minute (yes I know it's only £10 but I've been VERY irresponsible with my wages this month) and also a bit wary after wasting so much money on WW meetings. It may be a silly time to start a new plan, what with parties etc.. But as I'm sat here unable to breathe comfortably in my very tight trousers, I can't help but think that it's worth a sacrifice or 2 in order to have many skinny xmases to come! so yeah, just wanted to sat hi, and warn you that I may have some questions soon! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________

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Hayleyj123 Wannabe Loser Hayleyj123's Profile Albums Hayleyj123's Photo Gallery Join Date: 8th November, 2009 Location: South Wales Posts: 800 Blog Entries: 4 Thanks: 57 Thanked 41 Times in 39 Posts Rep Power: 29 Diet: Slimming World Height: 5' 6" Start Date: 1st October 2009 Start Weight: 189lb Current Weight: 189lb Goal Weight: 161lb BMI Information: Start BMI: 30.5 Current BMI: 30.5 Goal BMI: 26 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 0lb Weight to Lose: 28lb % Lost 0%	Welcome to the board Slimming Worls is great and I would'nt even call it a diet. I feel like I am eating normally and losing weight on top. This is most definately a foodie "diet." You can choose from loads of "free" foods and it's these foods that fill you up. Free foods include pasta, potatoes meat etc..... depending on what day you're on. On top of that you have your measured healthy extras such as milk, cheese and bread etc. Then if that isn't enough, you can have between 5 - 15 syns a day..... example a curly wurly bar is about 6 syns This is just a taster of slimming world. Read the books your friend gave you and keep an eye on this forum. You'll get loads of recipe ideas. I'm having pork, roast potatoes and loads of veg tonight. It's only the gravy I have to syn Good luck Hayley xx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ We never plan to fail, we only fail to plan!

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nettie Likes to post nettie's Profile Albums nettie's Photo Gallery Join Date: 14th September, 2008 Posts: 632 Thanks: 38 Thanked 23 Times in 22 Posts Rep Power: 22	i think anytime is a good time to join sw but as long as you can keep an eye on things over the christmas period. i know im going to find it difficult to resist the goodies that people bring into work so im going to prepare lots of chopped fruit so that when i get in from work ive got stuff ready to eat, also we have stopped buying in junk foods so if we want anything we have to go to the shop... and who really wants to go out in the cold and rain just for some chocolate??? not me! lol good luck with it... im also doing it from home and will gladly give u a kick up the bum if needed... as long as you kick me too hehehe x Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ "Think positive and positive things will happen" http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-food-diaries/248651-netties-daily-dosage.html

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malaika Lover of Extra Easy malaika's Profile Albums malaika's Photo Gallery Join Date: 7th June, 2009 Location: Ilfracombe, Devon Posts: 2,281 Thanks: 174 Thanked 232 Times in 225 Posts Rep Power: 428 Diet: slimming world Height: 5' 3" Start Date: 27th May 2009 Start Weight: 162lb Current Weight: 126lb Goal Weight: 126lb Goal Date: Target Member BMI Information: Start BMI: 28.7 Current BMI: 22.3 Goal BMI: 22.3 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 36lb Weight to Lose: 0lb % Lost 22.22%	SW really work. Have a good read at all the food diaries and see how much people have lost. It really is a fantastic eating plan. Give it a whirl. You have nothing to lose except a lot of weight! Good luck! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ target date 23.12.09

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LisaC SW Rules!!! LisaC's Profile Albums LisaC's Photo Gallery Join Date: 4th March, 2009 Location: South-East, UK Posts: 1,199 Thanks: 166 Thanked 72 Times in 72 Posts Rep Power: 100 Diet: Slimming World Height: 5' 5" Start Date: 1 April 2011 Start Weight: 180lb Current Weight: 157lb Goal Date: Whenever I get there :) BMI Information: Start BMI: 30 Current BMI: 26.1 Goal BMI: Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 23lb % Lost 12.78%	Hello hello!! I also gave WW a go, I did it online for 14 months & also only lost 7lbs Ive been doing SW since March & I love it. There's such a variety of free food without having to count any. I have friends who say they wont try it because they wont lose weight by eating lots of pasta, potatoes etc. I say to them don't diss it til you've tried it Look into it & give it your best shot to get your head around it (I found a few weeks in I really understood what I could have on red/green). Keep us posted! x Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Total loss so far: 1st 9lbs [ COLOR=purple]Start BMI: 30.05[/COLOR] Current BMI: 26.5

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Devon_Dumpling Loves Slimming World! Devon_Dumpling's Profile Albums Devon_Dumpling's Photo Gallery Join Date: 26th October, 2009 Location: Delightful Devon Posts: 2,167 Thanks: 222 Thanked 244 Times in 219 Posts Rep Power: 323 Diet: Slimming World Height: 5' 8" Start Date: 1st October 2009 Start Weight: 212.5lb Current Weight: 196lb Goal Weight: 164lb Goal Date: Slow and steady wins the race! BMI Information: Start BMI: 32.3 Current BMI: 29.8 Goal BMI: 24.9 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 16.5lb Weight to Lose: 32lb % Lost 7.76%	Hello! I also tried WW and just didn't lose on it - I've just found my old card recently and in 9 weeks I lost just 4 pounds and gained and lost throughout most of that time! I've been doing SW for 9 weeks and lost 9 pounds - if you love your food, like me, SW is fab and def a lifestyle choice and not a diet xxx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ "It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you are not" W1 -4.5lbs W2 -1.5lbs W3 STS W4 STS W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 - Ladies Day at Aintree W15 W16 W17 W18 W19 W20 W21 W22 W23 W24 W25 W26 W27 W28 - Hen Do! W29 W30 W31 W32 W33 W34 W35 W36 W37 W38 - Last WI before we get married!

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The Punisher Likes to post The Punisher's Profile Albums The Punisher's Photo Gallery Join Date: 4th July, 2009 Posts: 425 Thanks: 27 Thanked 35 Times in 34 Posts Rep Power: 91	Geezum you guys replied quickly! Thanks so much. It's settled, my friend's gonna bring the books in, I'm going to give it a try for in the run up to xmas. I can't see me gaining a lot over the holidays. I'm at work so I can control my snacking. i don't like turkey, don't really like gravy, ice cream, mince pies, puddings etc.... Gimme a gammon steak and cheesy mash on xmas day and I'll be happy! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________

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Julianne_julz Bears dont dig on dancin' Julianne_julz's Profile Albums Julianne_julz's Photo Gallery Join Date: 3rd June, 2009 Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 153 Thanked 69 Times in 65 Posts Rep Power: 95	Woop welcome to SW!! I too tried WW several times and lost at the most 9lbs... i'vebeen doing SW since June (with a couple of breaks) and lost 32lbs. I eat LOADS of pasta and cheese... it works! Lol. Enjoy your new eating plan, and ask away!! xx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Please have a peek at this link for my week-to-a-post green food diary, weight loss and measurements... http://www.minimins.com/slimming-wor...-per-post.html My weight-loss so far •¨•.¸¸♥

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mumtheshopper Really Really likes to post! mumtheshopper's Profile Albums mumtheshopper's Photo Gallery Join Date: 14th March, 2009 Posts: 1,286 Thanks: 31 Thanked 91 Times in 90 Posts Rep Power: 137 Diet: WW Height: 5' 4" Start Date: january 12 Start Weight: 174lb Current Weight: 172lb Goal Weight: 147lb BMI Information: Start BMI: 29.9 Current BMI: 29.5 Goal BMI: 25.2 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 2lb Weight to Lose: 25lb % Lost 1.15%	Blimey. Unfortunately, WW is the ONLY diet I ever reached target on. I hated it, but may ahve to go back to it, cos I've lost zilch on 3 months of SW. When I think about it logically, it's hardly surprising, I'm consumeing more calories than I was before. Really hope it works for you. It is great, just wish it worked for me. Lydna Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ 5% The first tastes as good as the last!!!!

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Chicky Noops Likes to post Chicky Noops's Profile Albums Chicky Noops's Photo Gallery Join Date: 30th November, 2009 Posts: 218 Thanks: 24 Thanked 26 Times in 26 Posts Rep Power: 19 Diet: Slimming World Height: 5' 7" Start Date: 26/11/09 Start Weight: 185lb Current Weight: 161lb Goal Weight: 156lb Goal Date: June 21st 2010 BMI Information: Start BMI: 29 Current BMI: 25.2 Goal BMI: 24.4 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 24lb Weight to Lose: 5lb % Lost 12.97%	Good luck! SW is the only thing that works for me too! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________

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Starlight Moderator Starlight's Profile Albums Starlight's Photo Gallery Tournaments Won: 122 Join Date: 28th December, 2006 Location: Renfrewshire Posts: 33,942 Thanks: 1,173 Thanked 1,085 Times in 953 Posts Rep Power: 2932 Diet: Exante Goal Date: 2012	Its horses for courses for some people SW just doesnt work... and WW does.... its what suits the individual. WW is actually every bit as effective a diet as SW..... its just what suits you best Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ *Restarted Exante VLCD - Jan 6 2012* Week 1 - 18lbs Week 2 - 4lbs *Week 3 - 6lbs* My Exante Diary My Minimins Diary

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