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Thanks, Cheeky! I do like Green days! I just never do them 'properly'! I am much less motivated to eat loads of superfree to fill me up when I could just eat a heap of potatoes (I LOVE potatoes). I also love the fact that cheese counts both as HEA and HEB - mmmmm 120g of cheese in one day!! (So...

Cheeky, you are an inspiration! Totally respect your ability to get on and deal with things! Well done for all the brilliant work you've been submitting! It must be really motivating to see your hard work paying off! Love that you have a face mask on! Total pampering! Hope you have a lovely...

Thanks for the support ladies! Not to worry Tetris, it will all be going back on next week - I'm sure!! Charley and Tetris, it definitely is a real eye opener weighing carbs! Not quite ready to weigh potatoes before eating them though... I'm staying away from EE because I know having so much...

Forgot to add that I now officially weigh less than my starting weight at SW in 2008! Yeeeeey!!! I can't wait till I'm at my skinniest (16.3st!) :D Still would weigh too much but I look waaaaaay better in my fresher photos than I do now! x

Tetris, it's def easy to over-eat on a green day! I find that on a red day I eat much more superfree simply because meat is more expensive and so I naturally eat more veg & salad to fill me up. On green days though I seriously skimp on superfree, I could eat potatoes, pasta and cheese all day! I...

Sounds like a really good day, Tetris, well done! I love how your favourite Japanese restaurant is in China town - oh the irony! Good luck for WI tomorrow! x

Had a lovely morning! F and & decided to go to the cinema, when we got there the film we wanted to see didn't start for another hour so we went and got a Starbucks and decided to kill time strolling around outside. It was such a lovely morning that in the end we decided to forget the cinema and...

Managed to get hold of the new SW magazine so went through that last night and made a shopping list. I find I'm eating quite same-y things lately so wanted to shake things up a bit! So went to the supermarket this morning then stopped by the butchers. Fridge, freezer & fruit bowl are all...

Congratulations, Charley!! x

Haha Cheeky, that made me giggle so much! Thanks for the support, ladies! I will really really try! Well, actually, I won't really have a choice! But at the end of the day, I'm only there for 4 days - how much damage could that do? I'll do as you suggest, Soph, and get some porridge in (that...

Red Day Breakfast: 2xwmb, egg & bacon Lunch: Ham salad with cottage cheese (3syns) Snack: Fruit salad Dinner: Chicken breast marinated in korma paste (2syns) and fat free yoghurt with looooaaaaads of cabbage x

awww! The bunnies are so cute! Sorry you're not feeling well, hope you're a bit better now x

To be honest Charley, I'm ok with the scales being in kilos now that they're more precise (it weighs per 100g). It quite useful here following my weight in kilos as it's the common measurement and will make sure I know what I'm talking about when I'm at the doctors (I once had to be put under...

Sorry, Systema, I meant 'eg'as in for example. That made me chuckle though, you must have thought I was being very specific! Thanks to both of you for the great advice. I think I will do some low syn success express days before I go and then try my hardest to pick sensibile options when I'm...

Guys, does anyone have any advice? I'm starting to get worried about my trip to Barcelona... I'm going to be eating out all weekend (we have no food preparation area in our hotel) and I'm really worried I'm going to have a really synful weekend! I will try and go for healthy options (eg salad)...

Thanks Seacrest!

Cheeky - I got my new scales today! Only 10€ for electric ones AND the battery was included - what a bargain! Hopped on when I got in and I was 117kg :cry: that could be because I normally weigh in first thing on a morning (before eating or drinking anything) or the change in scales. I'll try...

Red Day Breakfast: 2xwmb (HEB) bacon & egg Lunch: ham salad with cottage cheese (3syns) & a fruit salad Dinner: Chicken thighs cooked without skin in actifry (1tbsp olive oil HEB2) with a big salad & SW free BBQ sauce Snack: Pink lady apple

How did it go??

Does anyone know if Taillefine yoghurts are free? They seem to have similar nutritional values to mullerlights but I'm still worried - how do they decide what is free and what is not? x

How's it going? x

Sorry you've had such a rubbishy day :( It must be frustrating when an ultra-busy day clashes with a fast day. Do you think you are coming down with something? Or are they symptoms you see regularly? Hope you're feeling better after your stir-fry x

Yeyyy! That is exciting! Is it an indoor or outdoor bike? I bet you're excited for WI too, to see then benefit of your first weeks effort! Yep, love chicken too. Tonight I had salmon though, which I love even more than chicken but it's super expensive! It's generally my Tuesday treat :D I had...

Charley! I feel you pain! My husband is aaaaalways going on about how heavy he is and he is lighter than me (and 6ft5!) I wouldn't dare tell him how much I weigh but every time he talks about his weight I cringe! I don't mind putting my weight on my stats because I feel like everyone is in the...

So, had quite a nice day today, quite quiet at work so I had chance to catch up and get back in the swing of things. I had a red day Breakfast: bacon and dry-fried egg sandwich 2xwmb(HEB1) Snack: Apple, rasberry and mango salad with a free cherry yoghurt Lunch: Ham & cheese salad (lettuce...

I def will :D get some electronic scales. I'll probs have to stick to kgs though as they don't do stones over here! I tend to have a sneaky peak on Thursday (I'm a Monday weigh-er) but try not to do it any more than that! I feel so sh*t knowing I'm so much heavier than Fabien, not that he has a...

It's actually so normal now (I've been here for 5 years) that I wonder how I'll ever manage if I have to go back to a one language country! Perhaps I'm destined to live in Canada... Yeah, it would be asking quite a lot to lose at least 2.2lbs every week! And I still want to see I'm going down...

I looooove potatoes and also ODed on them today! Sounds like you had another superly active day and really good food wise! Well done for getting the diagrams done! X

Hi Charley! To be honest I'm at such a funny language stage I sometimes feel like I can't speak French or English! My hubby doesn't speak English so we speak 100% in French at home. I work in a bilingual environment but I'm the only native speaker in my direct team so we speak French most of...

You are my idol! My inspiration! You must be sooo proud of yourself! Congratulatioooons!! x

Hmmm, when I first moved to Paris for Uni (and hardly spoke French) I got a job in a Subway. I ended up staying there throughout Uni so I ate Subway practically daily for 3 years! I must admit it's put me off a bit now! But, it is much healthier than McDonalds! So just had my WI...

Today I decided to have a green day, despite it being the day before WI! Breakfast: egg, cabbage (bubble&squeak) actifried new potatoes and baked bens - it was loooovely! Lunch: Spinach lasagne with 30g cheddar cheese (HEA1) and salad Dinner: Rice, mushrooms, courgette, garlic and 30g cheddar...

Thanks!! Had another nice day. Got up quite late and had a big breakfast with Fabien. He then went to the gym and I cleaned the house from top to bottom. Went to meet some friends at around 4ish (I skipped lunch at McDonald's with them!) and went for a wander. Ended up going to three different...

Oh it sounds like you have had a lovely day! That burger looks amazing! I definitely would have had to have a dessert too! I loooove banoffee pie - mmmmmmm! Well done to your Mum for walking for so long. Sounds like your experiment is a good one! I'll be waiting with bated breath for WI day! x

Charley, I think men are just different. My hubby is terrible. He is rubbish at buying presents (I got nothing for the first Christmas we were together - needless to say I had a right hissy fit!) He is gradually getting better but only because I have explained upteen times how important it is to...

Haha! Enjoy it! I got married when I graduated, so when I was 21. No kids yet but people think it's a bit strange I've 'settled' (I hate that word!) I can confirm though that student living is no good for the figure!

It sounds like you had a really nice evening! Don't worry about the chocolates, you're not the first and you won't be the last! (Same thing happened to me for my bday, a friend bought me a box of chocs and I ate them aaaaall in one sitting!) I think the important thing is realising that it...

Red Day (again!) Breakfast: 3 boiled eggs, 2 yoghurts and a banana Lunch: Chicken cesar salad 6.5 syns (lettuce=free, chicken=free, oil chicken fried in=HEB1, dressing=3.5syns, cheese (at least 50g)=2xHEA, slice of wmb=3 syns) & an apple Snack: Small bowl of roast veg and 1 chicken drumstick

It's my pleasure, Patty! Yes, if you're comparing what you'd spend in a supermarket in Britain you'll definitely need more. I guess it also depends what part of France you are in and what supermarkets are close to you (stay far far away from Monoprix!) but I'd definitely suggest baring it in...

Thanks for the encouragement, Patty! Quark doesn't seem to exist in France. It's frustrating as a lot of SW recipes call for it but, as you say, I can always substitute and syn. I also find French supermarkets so expensive! There are never any offers on and never any reduced priced food, even...

It was soooo sad! To be honest I didn't even recognise Jared Leto until you mentionned it! It was soooo sad! But really inspiring too. His character's story sort of reminded me of a film called House of Boys that I saw at a film festival a few years back in Paris. Very sad. I'm glad I'm not the...

I'll be here every step of the well! I've only really been on minimins for a fornight but I'm totally addicted already! I think it's a good addiction though ;) I also have a diary (if you're interested!) you can find it here...

Hi cheeky, How did work go? Hope today was better than yesterday! How are the rabbits getting on?x

Hey chick! Just stumbled accross your diary and thought I'd sub! Your story sounds similar to mine! I have ALOT of weight to lose and love food! I did SW before and put it all (and more!) back on. Now i'm here to stay (hopefully). I've found being on minimins so supportive, encouraging and...

Hi Pebbles! Congratulations on you pregnancy! I'm sure it will all go swimmingly! I'm excited to follow your journey! X

Hi! My Mam has a halogen oven and it's awesome! Haven't chips as she also has an actifry but she literally uses it for everything else! Makes really nice roast chicken! I'm jealous! I've been looking for one over here (I live in Paris) and they don't seem to sell them. Enjoy!! X

Yeyyy! Sounds like you are doing super well! And a loss before *week?? Omg! I'm excited to hear how much you lose post *week! I don't know how you cope with such long flights on such a regular basis, I'd be so fidgety! But it's such an amazing oppertunity! You must see some amazing stuff...

Went to the supermarket this afternoon. Food shopping has kind of become an obsession! I seem to be going so much more often and spending so much more money than before! I'm trying not to worry though. My thinking is I might as well spend that bit extra and treat myself to healthy stuff that I...

Red Day Breakfast: Banana, apple Lunch: 15g cheese, ham & chicken toastie (HEB1 1/2HEA1) Snack: 3xwasa crackers with 3 light dairylea (1/2HEA1), lettuce and ham Dinner: pulled pork with cabbage, Taillefine coconut yoghurt Snack: hot chocolate with whipped cream (4.5 syns!) Taillefine yoghurt

Hey Charleybarley, just popping by to sub! Well done with what you've achieved so far! x

Just been to see Dallas Buyers Club - I definitely reccommend it! Had a banana and an apple with a diet coke in the cinema. Just got home and made a ham and chicken toastie (15g cheese 1/2HEA1 2xwmb HEB1) I'm making SW pulled pork for dinner tonight. I've just made the BBQ sauce and it is...

Oh cheeky, don't feel bad. It really is frustrating when you are the only one clearing up and stuff and you are allowed to have emotions! I'm positive your Mum knows it's not directed at her and that you just needed to vent - too right, too! I hope you enjoyed your tea and managed to relax a...

Congratulaaaations!!!!! That's amAzing! You'll soon be Ms Perfect if you ask me! :D x

Thanks ladies! I was being really silly yesterday. I really need to stop getting ahead of myself and recognise my achievements! The migraine has worn off a bit and turned into a headache. I'm still trying to stay away from screens as it seems to make it worse! I was feeling a bit bleugh...

Hi Jen, Depends on your budget I suppose. If the budget is you don't have a budget then it would be amazing to stay in the 1st, 7th or 8th arrondissement (he home of the rich and the most amazing sights) If you have a medium budget then head for the 10th or the 11th, quite cool, boho, quite...

I can't wait until I such massive results! I think you have done really well to only gain a stone and its even more amazing that you're back on track. I am sure you have iron will power! I'm still always suprised how France is so laid back in regards to nudity etc. Quite often you can come...

Well done cheeky! Hope work goes well :)

Thanks Tetris! I'm superly proud with my loss considering it's *week! 3 days in and I'm dying! I can't remember having such bad cramps for a long time. I also feel really bloated which, on second thoughts, probably hasn't been helped by me having another green day full of beans and pulses! Day...

Cheeky, you must have felt amazing the day of the wedding! I really hope I can be so focused! You have lost so much and I bet you do feel so much healthier! I'm mainly worried about my weight when I go to Barcelona. I'll be with a friend from work who is a major gossip who is really lovely but...

Just weighed in - i'm down 2 kilos! Yeeeyyy! Now, to celebrate, i'm going back to sleep!! X

Glad you had a good meal out, and very glad your Mum felt well enough to go. Don't worry too much, I'm sure they'll have records, maybe they're updating your profile or created a new one and haven't transferred the data over yet. They are definitely legally obliged to keep a trace of it! Yeah...

Green day Brunch: new potatoes cooked in Actifry machine with tbsp of olive oil (HEB) with beans and a dry-fried egg & a coffee Dinner: 3 bean & veg casserole (lentils, kidneybeans, chickpeas, onions, sweet potato, mushrooms and courgette in a passata sauce with some chilli flakes and a splash...

Just been looking through my old books and it would appear some cooked fruits can be counted as a healthy extra b... I don't know if that helps at all! x

Hey Cheese Thief! Just popping in to sub if that's ok! You are doing so well! What an inspiration! X

It sounds like you had a great day yesterday food wise! I know what it's like worrying about parents. My Dad had two strokes when I was 13 and so I've looked after him since then (my parents are divorced). When I was looking at Unis I was determined to stay go to the local Uni by so I could...

I'm sure I will tell my friends at some point...some point in the distant future when they've worked it out themselves! I think, for the moment, I'm so scared of failure I can't tell anyone! Not even my parents! One of my major motivations is imagining my Mum's reaction when she sees me next...

Well done!!! I'm sure it's brilliant! Relax - take it easy! Sounds like you deserve it! x

Thanks so so so much for the help and encouragement everyone! It really is motivating :D Yesterday was quite challenging as, as the name of the thread suggests, I don't want anyone to know I'm trying to lose weight (other than Fabien). So I decided I couldn't really serve myself a seperate...

My lovely hairdresser friend has just left after doing a wonderful job on my hair! Just wanted to do my food diary before I go to sleep but I'll be back on tomorrow to write a bit more. Breakfast: 2 slices wholemeal bread (HEB) bacon and 2 dry-fried eggs Lunch: Salad (mixed lettuce, tomatos...

Yeeeeyyy!! Well done! Another successful fast day! You are doing brilliantly! 4 hours???:eek: I hope you manage to get caught up on your sleep this evening x

Well done for your loss! I know how you feel with G! Fabien and I live in a small appartment and sometimes I just need spaaaaace. Normally on Thursday nights he's out training until midnight and so I get a nice relaxing evening to myself, in the house to chill and do nothing in particular other...

Good evening! So, REALLY bad day work wise (I won't get into it as I have just managed to relax a bit and relaying it will bring it all back to the surface!) but a good day food wise! Cheekychinchilla, what a shame that you can't do it anymore! How frustrating! I know what you mean about being...

Hello Petal, I understand completely, we confine ourselves to a certain way of thinking and completely forget the bigger picture! Your lunch sounds lovely! Did you use any herbs/spices in particular? I've found it so important to enjoy the food I'm eating...especially when I know my OH might be...

Ah Monacos were my saviour as a student! Beer is about as cheap as wine (I really don't like wine) but I don't like the bitter taste. Adding lemonade and grenadine makes it lovely and sweet - and cheap! I really can't cope with anything hardcore like whisky! I'm OK with vodka, at a push, if it's...

I can't believe you didn't cry! Seeing this film was such an embarassing experience for me. I went to see it alone (I have an unclimited cinema card) and was in a packed cinema inbetween a group of teenage girls and a big burly man. I cried right from the off and the lovely man next to me...

Thanks for subscribing :) Tetris, did you enjoy Paris? I find it's much nicer in the Spring (it can look a bit grey in the winter time!) I could definitely eat at least 3 bananas a day! I have been limiting myself to 1 a day. Also, 100 cal for a banana?? That's crazy! I do like other stuff...

I hope you have plenty of tissues with you!!x

Yeah it's crazy! He can lose 10kg at the drop of a hat without even realising! After my 3rd weigh in I was really happy with a 3kg, then he gets on the scales and had lost 10kg since the last time he'd weighed himself (admittedly a couple of months ago). I have to try sooo hard!! Saying that I...

*well lovely that was meant to say!! :sign0007:

Your tea looks well Cheekychinchilla! x

Hello ladies! Thanks for subscribing :D it's funny knowing people are actually reading my ramblings! You both are doing so well! I can only hope some of your willpower will rub off on me! I came to Paris to go to Uni. Met my OH quite early on (knew it was right straight away) and we got...

Definitely bad for the waistline! I came over for Uni, got married to a Frenchie when I finished my degree, found a job and so decided to stay! Time really does fly though, I can't believe i've been here for 5 years already! I live near to Bois de Vincennes in the sleepy 12th. Not the most chic...

Hi Vicky! I'm new too and also living in Paris! As you can see by my stats I am DEF not one of the skinny Parisiens! I'm not an online member but I do have the books from when I did it before moving to France in 2008 (lost 2 stones then as soon as I put my toe in Paris put it aaaaalllll back...

Ok, so I start work at 2pm today and so (since I have the time) treated myself to an amaaazing breakfast! 2 slices of wholemeal bread from a 400g loaf (HEB), grilled bacon, a dry-fried egg and a big mug of coffee. YUM!! It's really strange but I have found that since starting Slimming World I...

Thanks beslim 2014! Well...to be fair I think New Look generally have quite generous sizing and I probably picked up a faulty pair of jeans or something...but I don't even so that label is so motivating!

Wow! Well done! Just the idea of a fast day would send me into panick! It def sounds like you have iron will power! I just started a diary last night, really not very interesting (new to posting, I am!) but feel free to have a look! It's called "Secret Slimming in Paris". Enjoy your chinese...

Hi Sophie, Just wanted to say I've been reading your diary for the past month and you are such an inspiration! I can't thank you enough! Sophie x

Bonjour! I am fairly new to slimming world. Did a stint in 2008 and lost 2 stones, then I moved to Paris and caved in to all patisseries, vienoiseries and cheese... and put it all back on (and more!)!! Started again on the 6th Jan and so far have lost 11lbs. I have been on the Minimins side...

Good luck Gemenemelem! I'm in pretty much the same boat! 10 stone to go before my wedding! I'm just doing SW at the moment, does My Fitness Pal help do you think?

Thanks Ange s, I'll have to look into that....

Hello everybody! I'm new to the forum! My husband and I have been trying for over a year with no results. I am overweigh, my underarm skin is alot darker and I have Hashimoto disease (underactive thyroid) do you think I may have PCOS? How did you go about getting diagnosed? It's so scary! Any...

Hello everybody! I'm so glad I've found this forum! I've been living in France for the past three years. Before moving over I lost 2 stones with Slimming World but have but it all back on and more :cry:. After a trip back to the UK last week to see family and friends I realised how bad it has...