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How are you feeling now?? Did you drink enough water yesterday? I always get a headache if I havent drank enough. x

Hey Hun...just reading the thread..how are you this morning?? Im sorry to read about your gain and I know how frustrating it can be. I once went to class, stuck to plan 100% and gained 4lbs! How it happened I will never know and I was gutted!! Dont give up hope, there can be all sorts of...

Fingers crossed that all goes well. Let us know how you get on. x

Ok, I attended a meeting last week. You dont have to be at target, however they do prefer that you have lost a considerable amount before you take being a consultant seriously...you are standing in front of people encouraging them to loose weight after all...one thing to also think about with...

You could go and not eat at all there Hun. Or just have some of your own. If people ask, either tell them that you have eaten a filling breakfast, lunch etc, or that you are simply trying to watch what you eat. Whatever happens just make sure that you are in control and not the food. x

Wow!!! Well done Hun!!! That really is amazing and you should be proud of yourself. xx

To be honest, I dont think most of them work. If you are eating a balanced sensible diet (which SW is), then you should not have the need to take vitamins or suppliments. I was told that with my gastric band that if I have the right balance of foods, I will not need to have any other boost...

One thing to also be careful of is that not all the Hea's and Heb's are the same on an EE day. What I mean is that something that you could have on a Green day for example, may not be on the EE list. If you have access to the SW website, have a look Hun. x

I have never tried them frozen, but Im quite keen...when I have more freezer space, I will give it a try! Lol. Your Dad sounds priceless! x

I had this at my weigh in on Tuesday..I felt really good all week and then come Tuesday felt like a blob (I was 100% too)...got on scales and lost 2lbs, so dont worry Hun. xx

You really should exercise every other day, if you are doing cardio, as it has been proven that you are still working out the next day (if this makes sense). If you have never done any vigorous exercise before then be careful and dont over do it. Remember to drink plenty of water and stretch...

If its a couple of years old, there will be a lot of changes. They now have another plan that could suit you better called the Extra Easy and is very flexible. If you can, go to a class, you dont have to stay after you have the books, but go for the Consultant brief and speak to a few people.

xxtannyxx it can be done and everytime that you feel swayed, just think about that holiday that you are looking forward to. Welcome to all the new ones here and well done to everyone that has lost this week. I am 3lbs away from the 9 stone mark and to be honest I cant believe it! 2 years ago...

Well done for staying the same though Hun! Welcome back and knuckle down to it now. xxx

Hi there and well done for getting through the first week. Wasnt hard really was it?? The food diary section on the SW website is my biggest gripe. I would like to plan for the following day too and I know there are people on here that stick to meal plans for the week! I must admit that I...

Right, if you are not hungry, do not force yourself to eat! I have a gastric band, there are times when (like today) I throw up things that I have eaten as Im already full from a previous meal. It is NOT jeopardising my weight loss, I am not starving myself and I physically cannot force food...

You will!!! How about joining on line? Or you can call a Consultant and have a chat with them about the best options. I know my Consultant has done home weigh ins before now. Have a look at the food diary forum on here as well to get you started and give you some meal ideas. You can get the...

I can confirm that Asda are re-stocking the wholemeal pittas. Our Asda has them back on the shelves, but they go really quickly and it takes time for the orders to come in, but they are there and also still a HeB.

Hi there and welcome. Have a look at the food diary and recipe forums on here...fantastic when you are struggling. Good luck with your journey and just think how much more healthier you and your family will become. x

I have to agree. You would be better off parting with £10 (more on ebay and not up-to-date versions on there), then trying to do this completley alone. Welcome and well done on quitting smoking too by the way!

Ooo and forgot semolina and couscous pancakes! They were wonderful, until my Consultant rang me and told me that I couldnt eat them without synning them first...I cried that day!

Ooo these look fab!!! I hope that we can have them as a HE!!! I love the blue cheese and the onion ones and I am always open to trying some others!

I cant believe that its only 24lbs left either Claire! :eek: It doesnt feel that long ago when I was thinking of just eating myself into oblivion as I was a failure at everything. Now, Im trying to cram in as much as I can! Fell asleep on the sofa last night, was so tired! Hubby thank fully...

I am so sorry to read of your loss Hun. Please dont weigh yourself at home. Stick to the class scales and this will show the true weight reflection. As others have said, all scales weigh differently and unless you have your scales sent away for calibration they are not going to be accurate...

Hi there and welcome. I think we have all at some stage or another been a member of the "Sod it" club! Dont plow into the SW and think that you will fail...if you do it properly you will succeed and there is plenty of support for you when you need it. Good luck Hun and you CAN do it! xx

Sadly, I remember the corned beef too :( Quiche was very popular in our house then! I never had the privilidge of experiencing the mac cheese though I do remember the Heinz one being free along with ravioli. I can also remember when you had to syn fruit (a medium apple used to be 3 syns) or you...

As for the mince, buy one that suits your budget and then drain the fat off. I do this and dont count it as syns, it hasnt effected my loss. I have a saying with my Daughter...dont say you dont like something if you have never tried it and 9 times out of 10 she really enjoys it. Just because...

Sadly there arent any pills available that really do work. Ive done the Xenical and SW and lost 2lbs in a month! Not worth filling your body full of chemicals over in my opinion...more room for food!

Welcome back Hun and good luck with the move! x

Hmmm...eating chocolate after the kids have gone to bed, could start a "eating in secret" thing off if you are that easily swayed. Becareful. x

I have to agree with the others. Your Daughter has been really thoughtful and wants to spend some one-to-one time with you, which in this day and age is a rareity! Go, its one meal out of a week. Enjoy the time with her, you never know what could happen tomorrow. xxx

Its a wonderful feeling isnt it? Remember this time when you feel as if you want to cheat or when you feel that you arent getting anywhere with the plan!

Well done on identifying your weakness and your ability to influence others over it Hun. I wouldnt reduce it to once a week though to begin with, if you are really a serious chocoholic, then have it twice a week, it will give you something to look forward to. However you do have to be hard on...

I have to agree with the others....what other plan is there that you can eat masses of the right food and still loose weight? Ive lost almost 9 stone and still find this plan the best there is. You dont have to go without, you just learn to adapt. Good luck with what ever decision you make...

SW KFC style chicken...delicious! The recipe is in the recipe forum on here. I believe there is also a few threads about picnic ideas if you do a search.

Firstly congratulations on your news and secondly..well done on the loss whilst being pregnant! When I fell pregnant with my Daughter, I couldnt stomach eating salads, fruit or veg...in fact anything healthy! It was horrible! Im hoping that when we try for number 2 it will be completely different!

Ooo ouch, that did make me cringe! I hope you get better soon! Bolognaise Chilli (I blend my mince to make it easier to swallow, so no lumps..you could also make it without kidney beans) Soups of all description mushy pea curry Im sure if you have a look around the recipe forum, there will...

Thanks Claire. Well...managed to loose 2lbs last night! Really shocked as I had lost 4 the week before..even got my 2 stone sticker! :bliss: Im now 12 stone 10 and havent been that weight in at least 10 years! (maybe longer)...3 more lb and I will have lost 9 stone!! :eek: 14/07/10 - EXTRA...

I dont like popcorn as I hate having to pick it out of my teeth afterwards, so for me its not an issue. I suppose if I did want a snack, although Im with Avisk on this one, it would be some fruit, but I would just make sure that Ive eaten before I go and then less likely to want anything to eat.

Zoe is right. Syn it and dont feel guilty about it Hun. These things happen, its just a shame that you left your breakfast at home. x

Hi Hun, Ive had a band fitted, so mine is reversable, but really works on the same principle. I graze through the day on little things that I know arent going to cause me any blockages. I then have a "mushy" ish style tea that is probably the same quantity that I would give my 4 year old...

There are 2 different types of meals being cooked at my house. I do mine and Daughter's..Hubby decides what he wants and mostly cooks for himself. Daughter tends to eat SW meals with me, although she is only 4 and does not need to diet!...she just prefers the meals. Hubby doesnt eat fish...

2lbs off for me this week! Devon_Dumpling, 27lbs to lose, 6lbs lost MadameLaMinx, started at 39lb to go, have now 34lbs to lose Orion83, 42lbs to lose Hastalavegan, 12lb down, another 18 to go SammieBean, Mummy_Helen - 47lb to go Shrimpy, -1.5 out of a total of 28lbs to lose (26.5 left)...

Just going into a shop and thinking have they got my size? Going into a restaurant and people looking at me and thinking...she shouldnt be eating that at her size. There are many more!!!

Hi there and welcome! Have a look at the food diary section on here for some ideas Hun. Make sure that you write everything that you eat down too and remember variety! x

I have to agree, its still 1lb less than you were a week ago Hun, so well done! x

Im due to have mine done when I have finished loosing the weight. I plan on loosing another 2 stone really. My rings are on a necklace around my neck and for the time being my MIL has loaned me a ring that she wears on her little finger - yes, I have lost a lot! Lol

Off the cuff here, what about speaking to SW and becoming a Consultant there in Texas??? You would be working hours that suit you, helping people with the plan and earning an income from it?

Claire, thank you for your kind words. I am tryig to rep you, but I have to spread the love first! Well I managed to get the food shopping done with £2.00 to spare!! :eek: Even Hubby cant believe it, it was just the fresh fruits and veg that we really needed, as there are things in the cupboard...

I really want this game too!! I have the Just Dance one and love that.

I only have 1 HeA and have 2 HeBs. You can have the extra HeA if you feel the need for it, however, you should really have the 2 HeB's as an every day thing. Have a look at the food diary section to give you some ideas of the things that you can have.

Good luck Hun, I hope it works for you. x

I just have mine from tin, heated with Batchelors mild curry rice and maybe some syn free chips...feels really naughty, but is delicious!

Oooo some lovely ideas on here! Breakfast - 2 slices nimble white bread HeB, bacon and eggs with 1 lvl tbsp Asda smart price tomato sauce 0.5 Lunch - 1 packet Asda cheese curls 3.5, Ham salad topped with 2 lvl tbsp Hellmans extra light mayo 1, banana, apple and Hartley's low cal blueberry and...

Lol these losses are amazing and we should all be proud of ourselves! x

Food variety and water definitely makes a difference Hun. However I have noticed that you said that you only allow yourself 1 lvl tsp of something and count it as a tbsp. You could be one of those people that need more syns - you could be under doing your syns especially if you are exercising...

I have lost almost a skinny person in weight! 9 stone (almost!)

Good luck with the referral wait Hun. Have a look at the food diaries on here too to give you an idea of the things that we are eating. x

I get the random cravings when its * week and I also bloat too :( I throw in a few more EE days (normally have 5-6 Red days and 1 EE a week) to give me the carb fill. Just remember to drink plenty of water (sounds silly considering you bloat), but can guarantee you will get a good loss.

Hi there and welcome! Well done on your loss so far. You will get there and just think how much better you will feel even after your operation in September when you have less weight on your spine. xxx

Well done on keeping to plan whilst working away Hun..I know it is a struggle, so that in itself is an achievement. I know how frustrating it can get when you only have a short way to go and your body wont play ball. You will get there hun, it just will take a little bit longer than the...

Red day for me: Breakfast - hifi bar HeB, 250ml milk HeA, banana, apple snack - packet asda cheese curls 3.5 Lunch - Ham salad with 2 lvl tbsp Hellmans extra light mayo 1 Strawberries with Mullerlite yoghurt with cherry layer 2 Tea - Bolognaise with sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, spinach...

What Hes are you having for day 2 Hun? Dont forget to fill up on your free foods, as these will make you loose the weight. Good luck! x

How are you doing Hun?? x

What days are you doing Hun?? Im assuming by the 1 HeA and 1 HeB that you are doing Extra Easy? Dont forget to pile high that fruit and veg and make sure that you have plenty of water to drink. Welcome and good luck with your journey. x

:sigh: Hi all. I am feeling really low again at the moment and just cannot be bothered to be upbeat about anything. :cry: I havent had a weekend really, as I worked most of it and it got to the stage where I ended up having to go to bed yesterday afternoon as I was ill. My boss is a complete...

Yeah!!! Thats a lovely thing to read! I remember when I couldnt have a bath at my old house as I was just too wide to fit in it! I remember being pregnant and fancying a bath, only to have to shout on Hubby to prise me out...I sat and sobbed and wouldnt get in a bath for ages....now I have a...

It was a holiday and you chose to have a break Hun. Dont panic! Well done for getting back on track and apart from the guilt, I hope that you really did have a lovely holiday. xx

I really feel for you Hun. Some people really need to learn how to engage brain before mouth! Please dont let it upset you anymore as the others have said, you are in control, dont let him ruin that. xx

I would say, aim for the 9lbs and any more is a bonus! Im a 1lb plodder and happy for that to happen. I have found that in the past if I set myself a goal and I dont reach it Im really upset and think whats the point?

I tend to opt for 1 poppadom at 4.5 syns (I belive), mango chutney small amount 2 syns and then the onions and cucumber mix (count as free). Started I would have a sheek kebab or if shami (coated in egg) count as 1 syn or even the tandoori chicken starter - free. For main course I opt for either...

Lol Jaylou, its called a CPAP (sp?) mask, that is designe to blow air into the nose and throat to open the airways. When its fitted correctly, I cant hear a thing and its great..he doesnt sleep that well though as the air is forced through the mask. Well my Boss has once again prooved how...

Well done on the loss Hun!!! xx

Awww!! Pleased to read that you are feeling more upbeat about everything Hun. Can recommend the KFC style chicken! x

How did you do???

Have you agree with the others Hun. Its done now and as much as we would like, we cant turn the clock back. Just concentrate on being really good for the rest of the week. x

I tend to either have a fruit salad during the day (cant eat it after the main meal due to gastric band), or I have a side salad with the meal. It hasnt stopped me from loosing weight whenever I do the EE plan.

I have to agree with the others. Its definitely an achievable goal, you just have to believe that you can do it and do it! xx

Ok...I went from 21 stone 7 (size 28-30), and am currently 12 stone 12 (size 12-14) is that proof enough?? Only you can make the plan work, but you have to be committed. it does work, look at everyone on here, read how enthusiastically they write about SW. Im even looking into becoming a...

One thing she will need to do is definitely speak to her Consultant who will give her a form that needs to be completed by her Midwife when she sees her. Its a form that basically says that the midwife is happy for her to continue eating the SW way.

Basically Hun, if you're not hungry then dont force yourself to eat. I have a gastric band and Im still loosing weight by eating the portions that I can and at different times of the day. Have a glass of water and then leave it an hour before you decide if you need to eat or not....dont eat for...

She would have been told this by her Consultant when she joined Hun. There are some members on here that are pregnant and doing SW, so Im sure they will be along to answer shortly. x

Im quite boring in that I never buy anything that I dont know the syn value of. If Im shopping and see something that I like, then I have access to internet on my phone and will look it up online....I know Im a :kissass:

Try and have more syns Hun. You could end up feeling that you are depriving yourself and that when you will be more likely to go off plan. Aim for around 6 if you struggle with anymore than that.

Hi Hun, Im sorry to read about your dog. They do become members of the family and it is hard when they pass away. Try to get into the habit of keeping your diary up to date that way then, you can keep an eye on what you are eating. xxx

I tend to take things with me for lunch and breakfast as I cant stomach eating at 08.00 in the morning. Regardless of how busy you are at work Hun, you do have to take a break! I work at my desk as I eat when things are really hectic, but other than that I go to the gym. Try having a look at the...

Morning all! I feel as if I have done a full day at work already. Blooming Hubby started to snore from 2am. He wasnt wearing his mask and the noise was unbearable! I threatened to attack him with my alarm clock at one stage! I still havent completed my ironing mountain and its getting bigger...

I dont drink or smoke, but for me the best way of getting rid of stress is to dance. Put on some music really loud and boogie away! Not only does it get rid of stress, but its exercise too!

One thing to also take in to consideration is that now that you have come off a VLCD you are going to want to eat again. Try keeping a diary on here so that we can have a look at it for you and also have a look at the food diaries on here for some inspiration. You can do it Hun...we can give...

If you have the chance, have a look at my Food diary. I have 5 days Red and now 2 days EE a week.

Wehey!!!! Well done Jaylou!!! No more naughty step for a while now Hun! x

I agree...dont do butter! You dont want them! Just imagine taking a cake and putting it straight on your thighs...thats what will happen...either there or your butt! YOU DO NOT NEED IT! There you go, have I convinced you yet??? :)

Lol...its bordering on getting washing machines and a new ironing board as a present!!

Hi Gemma and welcome! SW is fantastic, where else can you eat masses and still loose weight?! Good luck with your journey and Im sure you will be at target before you know it! x

What on earth??!!! If my Hubby did that, we would not be speaking to each other for a very long time! As for standing on the scales...forget it! I should have imagined that would have been one miserable party!

Congratulations on your pass!! x

Morning all...fantastic losses so far this week! I lost 4lbs at weigh in last night, so chuffed with myself too! x

Lol thanks Claire, I did show it off! :) Im convinced it was just a loose top though! Well, last night managed to loose 4lbs on a * week!!! :eek: Thats the 3.5 lbs gained over the last 2 weeks plus 0.5lbs extra...I cant believe it!! My Consultant has also given me an invitation to learn more...

4lbs off for me this week!!! Yeah! Devon_Dumpling, 27lbs to lose, 5lbs lost MadameLaMinx, started at 39lb to go, have now 34lbs to lose Orion83, 42lbs to lose Hastalavegan, 3lb down, another 27 to go SammieBean, Mummy_Helen - 47lb to go Shrimpy, -1.5 out of a total of 28lbs to lose (26.5...

Wow!!!! Well done to you!!!! Loosing weight and still eating is great isnt it?? ;)

I tend to loose more on Red Days, so normally have 5 Red and 2 EE days a week and it works. As the others have said really, try varying your days and make sure that you stick to it 100% and you will loose that weight! x

Have to agree with the others Hun...stop weighing inbetween your "official" weigh in!!! You are more likely to have a slip up when the scales dont show how well you are doing..your weight can fluctuate all the time, so please dont peek in between. Well done on 1hours Wii Dance, its great isnt it??

I would also suggest having a look at the other food diaries on here Hun to give you some ideas. You dont appear to be eating enough of the old veg and fruit to bulk out the day, but other than that it looks fine. Make sure that you vary what you eat as well, including varying your Hea's and...

Well done on your loss this week Hun! As the others have said, even though it may not come off as quickly as you would like, think about how far you have come and how much your health has improved. I loose an average of 1lb a week and I am more than happy with that. xxx

Lovely poem Donnie, thank you for sharing! x

Hey Hun, its lovely to see you back!! Im glad to read that things are on the mend for you...I have suffered with depression in the past too and know how awful things can become. Take each day as it comes and before long you will be back to yourself. xxx

These things happen Hun, certainly dont beat yourself up over it as the others have said. Just make sure that for the rest of the week you eat super speed foods, drink plenty of water and reduce syns to 5 a day. If you are only going over by 15 syns it could have been a lot worse!!! Its done...

It will come off again as the others have said Hun. Concentrate on eating super speed foods and srink plenty of water to get you going again! x

My weight has come off my top half and taking time to come off the hip area. However, I work out at the gym to get them down...I do treadmill, bike and cross trainer and it does work!

Its the fruits that are really high in natural sugars that have been known to slow some people's weight losses down. Things like grapes and bananas are the ones that should be eaten in moderation.

What about eating a small pizza instead and take the syns hit? Surely a small pizza and a salad would be filling enough? Do you have to have a large one?

Well done on becoming a teacher!!! At least you are making more conscientious decisions with food than before and that really does make a difference! Welcome back and good luck! x

Awww Claire! Glad to read that you found some energy there! I had planned to finish my ironing yesterday, but forgot that I was working. This evening is class, so another evening of doing very little :) I have to do some ironing, as Im almost out of clothes! Saying that, I am wearing a size...

Right, you can do it, you have to be really focused and dedicated. Dont think that you have to start another diet to fail it. Think instead that you are going to change your eating habits for life and be a far healthier person because of it. Dont blame yourself for your OH. He chose to eat the...

I lost 6 stone on SW by doing it myself, before I was in a better financial position to go back to classes. You can do it, but you have to be very committed (I read that you are). You dont have to have a straight jacket on this plan thats the beauty of it. Hubby and I go out regularly for...

Moral of the story...do NOT weigh on your scales at home! You have lost this week Hun, even if you thought that you were going to gain, so well done! Just dont weigh again apart from the class! xx

I also find that if I have a Green or EE day either before or on the day of weigh in I gain weight! He's are definitely the way to go though.

I have also done FF...its strict in the fact that it isnt adaptable to going out for a pub meal etc as the normal plan is. When I first did it, I was told that it would be better to stay away from anything sociable for the week!! Lol....I didnt struggle with it, but any more than 2 weeks (which...

Any pasta dish is another cheap meal! You could also do stuff with rice! Buy cheaper cuts of meat and cook them in a casserole. I also buy frozen fruits rather than fresh, as they last longer..the same with veg. Im on a tight budget and I manage!

Hi there and welcome! You will loose that weight in no time at all! There have been some changes to the plan since you did it last, but all for the better I may add! Good luck with your weight loss journey! x

Awwww!!! I used to be the biggest and always felt like I was wearing a marquee compared to my friend's dresses. Im now around the same size, although still dont feel it. As long as you feel comfortable and dress to suit you will look and feel a million dollars.

There are too many for me to choose from, but .... Smash pizza Bolognaise Syn free lamb burgers/ beef burgers Good old roast with everything on an EE day! Asda chickpea dhal with Batchelors mild curry rice - delicous!

Well done!!! Yesterday, Hubby and Daughter had cornetto icecream, plus a huge bar of chocolate between them. Normally chocolate doesnt bother me, but as its that TOTM, I am really craving it!

Awww I am am sooooo pleased to read the news for you Hun!!! Congratulations!!! I can remember the feeling of elation when I fell pregnant...Hubby kept saying "see I told you I had strong swimmers!!" :) Remember to listen to your body and if you need a break...take one. xxx

I like it as a porridge Hun...just remember the sweetner! Another one I forgot about is to make them into cakes! 2 weetabix crushed, 1 egg, 1 lvl tbsp Mince meat (the cake one!) and sweetner to taste. Mix into a cake type mixture, put in cases and bake for 10-15 ins in oven at around 180...

Wear what you normally wear to the gym Hun...you are going to get sweaty!!

From the other side of the coin Hun regarding childcare and working. My Daughter went to a private daytime nursery from the age of 16 months. She is due to start school in September. I have just worked out with my Hubby that if I reduce my hours at work, I can take my Daughter to school and...

I find it very difficult to accept a compliment. After so long of being bullied at school and having no confidence, to actually receive a compliment makes me feel uncomfortable. Yes, its nice to be told how much weight I have lost, but I always reply with a negative compliment back...like...

Morning all!! Well what a hectic weekend I have had! Yesterday was supposed to be my day of rest and I ended up doing 4 hours of ironing and not making a dent in it! Ooops! :eek: I have been 100% for the week so far and Im hoping that the scales tomorrow evening are going to be kind to me...

Have to agree with Moomintrolljen. If the food is fat free/syn free which they are, the quantity should not effect your weight loss. Good luck for this evening! x

Hi Emma. Dont beat yourself up too much over it. There are times when we all need to have some time off the plan before knuckling back down to it...its called being human! Just plan ahead and make sure that you keep a diary. Well done for making the effort to change the last few weeks. xx

Water is the key! One thing to try, is after the meal and you then start to feel hungry, drink some water and wait 30 mins. If you still feel hungry, then eat something like a banana (slow releasing energy).

It will sink in soon Hun and well done on the loss so far! I have to agree though that until I saw pictures of myself, I hadnt realised the weight loss. Even looking at myself in the mirror doesnt make any difference! Ive gone from a 28-30 to a size 12-14 and still see myself as big. It will...

Have you thought about going to the gym together? That way, even if he doesnt want to go, he wont feel left out and less threatened by it all? I do this with my Hubby. I teach jive and a lot of people that I know have split up from their partners because of it. I just reassure my Hubby that...

Have to agree with the others Hun. I have my syns for Hellmans extra light mayo, Asda cheese curls crisps, the occasional 2 finger kitkat, gravy granules and/or cheese. I used to struggle with eating things that would take me past 2 syns a day...now...no problem at all and I love the plan!

I just put it down to having something that I chose to eat and move on. I dont reduce my syns, but I do try to make conscience effort to drink a bit more water and eat more super speed foods.

One thing I would recommend you stick in your suitcase is your frylight! Everything else you can make do with over there. When ever I go camping in France, I still have things like bolognase - you can get most of the things that you need over there anyway...but frylight...different matter! x

Well done Hun!! Its not until you take a step back and take a good long hard look at yourself that you realise how far you have come. xx

I tend to have mine more like a porridge than a weetabix (due to my band). I add more boiled water than milk with sweetner and have strawberries and banana on top...delicious! Have you tried 28g of Puffed wheat? If you have it with sweetner its just like sugar puffs and its so large that I...

Hi all! Well Im a busy bee again for the next few days. I work full time day time, but Im also a registered sitter, so worked last night, this evening, tomorrow evening and Monday! Eeeek! It just means that I have to be more organised than usual with food preparation, although last night the...

Lol Claire!! It will come off Hun and that's the main thing to think of. xx

I have to agree! Eat loads of the super speed free foods and drink plenty of water. It can be done! xx

Im part of the 1lb a week club too and I dont care. Its coming off and thats the most important thing to me. I dont think of SW as a diet at all, mearly a challenge to adapt the foods I used to eat to the food I can eat now. I set myself things to aim for and Im constantly busy, so never have...

Wow well done Hun!!! However, I have to agree with Jaylou...stay off your scales at home missy! :) xx

Jaylou is right Hun, it was one meal. I had the same recently with an outing for my Daughter's Nursery. I took sandwiches with me, but the cafe wouldnt let me eat them inside. All the other parents chose meals from the menu, but I had my sandwiches as we were walking around. The weather was a...

Have you joined a class Hun?? Your Consultant should also be able to help you with these questions. For bread, when I have it, I have 2 slices of Hovis Nimble white bread as a HeB and its lovely! Dont forget to have your fruit and veg otherwise you will starving if thats all you had to eat...

Added myself and JadeBC. Im aiming for 1lb a week as thats my average! Moomintrolljen - target 18lbs - current loss= Alwyn - target 18lbs - current loss= Tush - target 18lbs - current loss= Katerpillar - target 14lbs - current loss= Debjk - target 5.5lbs - current loss= Carolinep - target...

My * week is the week before and I always say, even put it in my diary/book as I either sts, or have a gain. If I have a gain any other time thats down to me going off the rails, but not that * week!

I am so desperate to try it, but there are no classes near me...might have to invest in the DVD's me thinks!

You still look stunning though Hun! Well done on your losses so far! x

Thanks both! I went for a blood test this morning to rule out anything else that could be making me tired. There is diabetes in the family too, so just checking everything is ok. I had another gain this week of 1.5lbs, but again after the weekend wedding that I had, Im pleased that it wasnt...

I used to be one of those people that rarely used more than 3 syns a day..if any at all and couldnt shift the weight. I now find that if I have between 6-15 my weight losses are much better. I use mine on things like mayo, gravy, tomato sauce and as Im a crisp fiend, I have a packet of crisps a...

Hi all, I hope you dont mind me tagging along with you? I would like to loose 25lbs (1lb a week), and have added myself to the bottom - there are some fantastic losses already on here! Devon_Dumpling, 27lbs to lose, 3lbs lost MadameLaMinx, 39lbs to lose Orion83, 42lbs to lose Hastalavegan, 3lb...

Hey Hun, PM me with your email address and I will let you know more about the plan. xx

Hi there and welcome on board!

Yes me! This heat is getting to me! Well the gastric band anyway! It was the same when I went on hols to Egypt last year....the heat made me really struggle to keep things down. Just keep drinking water and snack on the healthy stuff thats all I can suggest Hun, but dont worry about weigh in...

Well done to you! xx

Water also plays a role in this too dont forget. Just make sure that you get back on track now and drink water - welcome with this heat anyway! I have had 2 weekends of naughtiness - I gained 2lb last week, stuck to plan all week and then I have had Sat - Monday off plan. I weigh in this...

Ooo there are some really lovely ideas here! I love on an EE day having bacon, mushrooms, tinned new potatoes, egg, baked beans and quorn sausage. During the week day I will vary: 4 Rivita originals and Asda low fat cottage cheese with chives and onion. 2 weetabix with allowance of milk...

How about preparing something the night before, so that when you do get home just before lunch you can just re-heat it in the microwave? I have roasts, full cooked breakfasts and all sorts. I prefer Red days as they seem to suit me better. Just plan in the evening and you will be fine and will...

Ooo good luck Claire. Im going again tonight and Im expecting another gain, but after the weekend I have had, Im fine with that! I have stuck to plan 100% so far today, but I feel really bloated after having 4 days off plan this week. Saw the Dr this morning and she has prescribed me Yasmine...

My Asda still stocks it. Its near the tinned meats section if that helps?

Aww Jaylou, you will loose that again in no time Hun, I know the weather doesnt help either! Well I have now got over my weekend of eating rubbish and also throwing most of it back up! Feel really awful today and I know its not gastric band sick, it was dodgy food sickness that I have :( All...

Hi all...I have been without interent access for most of the day, so only just managed to get on here! I gained 2lbs last night, which in all fairness I really thought would be more! Im back on track for the rest of the week, although at the weekend I am attending a wedding and the food is...

Potatoes and pasta are a huge staller for me! Hence the reason why I only have 2 EE days a week and the rest red.

I make a breakfast the night before and then re-heat in the microwave. On an EE day I love: quorn sausages, baked beans, fried tinned potatoes, bacon, eggs and mushrooms - all free!

I have called Wickes, Sainsbury, Tesco and the Range today, all of them are not taking on at the moment. Only Asda, Pets at Home, and Homebase left to try, but thank you for the suggestions Hun. x

Thanks Hun. I have spent most of my day looking at my options and will do the same again tomorrow! (dont tell my current Boss though! ;)

I have thought about childminding, I think that I would perhaps just be interested in school runs rather than a full time role. I was a children's nanny for a very long time and dont want that kind of responsibility again when I have my own little one to think of too. I have just contacted...

Well done for admitting it Hun. I did exactly the same thing over the weekend, but Im not feeling guilty this time for some reason..I think its because I dont have a drop off that often..I dont know! I have decided against reducing my syns today (weigh in is tomorrow evening anyway, so there...

Sorry everyone, just need to get this down and then I can try and fathom something out! My Daughter goes to main stream school in September. I have started looking for a role from 09.30 - 14.30 and Im quite prepared to try my hand at anything. I have tried my local recruitment agencies, plus...

I had a really naughty weekend too, but im not bothered! Im back on track today and sticking to my usual syn allowance...will see how I get on tomorrow at weigh in.

I always opt for a gammon steak with a jacket and salad. I also take my jar of Hellmans extra light mayo with me, or some laughing cow light cheese triangles if im having a jacket potato with baked beans.

My goodness what a difference!!!! Well done on your losses Hun and you really do look fabulous in that lbd! xxx

Stop weighing yourself before class!!!!! You will go through today feeling really deflated and could be swayed to just have the things you shouldnt have, just because your scales dont show what you want them to. Wait until you get to class Hun, you may be surprised! xxx

Morning all! Well I have been a naughty girl this weekend, but I have thoroughly enjoyed myself and if I have a gain on Tuesday, its not going to bother me too much! I was planning on being really good for this chinese buffet Hen party that I was going to on Saturday..I even worked out some...

I would have to agree with the thirst as well. Try drinking a bit more water during the day and also throw in a few either EE days or Green to give you some things for your body to work on. I must admit there are some days when I wake up feeling really hungry and then other days where I dont...

It depends on how much you use in a day Hun. How many cups of tea/coffee etc you have. I have around 4 cups a day and have 2 sweetners in tea and 3 in decaff coffee. I have 2 cans of diet coke a day and then have 3 litres of water (on average) a day. If I have a fruit salad made with frozen...

If you work out that you loose (at the least) 1lb a week, it will give you a time scale of your goal. Im loosing roughly 1.5lb a week and thats fine with me.

KFC style chicken cooked in the oven and then finished on the bbq is lovely and crispy. I make syn free homemade lamb burgers as well - lamb mince, fresh coriander, fresh mint, garlic, tumeric powder, paprika, tandoori powder all blended with some lemon juice and shaped into burgers...delicious!

Congratulations on your Retirement Hun and I wish you all the best. You seriously dont look old enough for retirement anyway!!! I hope that you were spoilt rotten! xx

Thanks Claire, I am feeling much better...well have my voice back even if my sense of smell and hearing has gone! Im still fretting over the chinese buffet tomorrow evening. I went on SW website earlier and worked out the syn values for as much as I could, but I know its all going to be wasted...

Louisedan is right. I eat more than that and I have a gastric band Hun!! Try and vary what you eat, otherwise you will get bored. Have a look at the food diary section on here to give you some ideas also. Good luck! x

Thank you both! I feel really good about myself...shame I cant get rid of this cold though! Lol!

Lol love the KFC bit!! Well done on getting that award Hun! xx

I just stick to the meal that I was planning on having that day that is SW friendly. Im too afraid to go off plan, saying that I am going to an all you can eat chinese buffet on Saturday...should be interesting as I have a gastric band!

Hi Claire and everyone! Yesterday was spent with my Daughter and her friend on their last Nursery outing in Moors Valley Country Park. We all had a lovely time and I must admit I almost fell asleep on the coach home! Hubby picked us up (Daughter and friend in tow) and then dropped me off at...

I think the packaging has changed from a beige colour to almost an orange colour Hun. They are definitely in with the other pitta breads and in my Asda they are on the bottom shelf.

Well done for resisting temptation! You dont need the cakes or brownies to temporarily feel good, they only make you feel guilty afterwards and are definitely not worth it!

Blimey £900 a month! I spend under £400 a month and thats for 3 of us. I budget around £100 a week, but last weeks shop was only £60. I do mainly 5 Red days and 2 EE days a week. Frozen chicken breasts from Iceland are great. Frozen fruits work out cheaper and they last longer. I buy frozen...

Ooo I have been toying with the idea of ordering from Joe's for so long...definitely have to give it a try now!

Wey Hey!!! Check you out!!! Well done on sharing a truely inspirational story with us Hun! xxx

I like the cottage cheese with chives and onion and I normally have this on Rivita (4 for HeB) Have you tried Crawford Pink and Whites for a sweet alternative too? I believe they are 2.5 syns each. WW fat free yoghurt is nice tasting too.

Lol...although my Hubby weighs 10 stone heavier than me, he still has smaller thighs! I would love to have his thighs!!! :) I have achieved part of my aims by climbing Scarfel Pike and Snowdon already and aim to climb Ben Nevis in September, but Im still concious when I go shopping as to my...

Hi everyone, this is the first time that I have been able to come on here in earnest today! I have been really busy! I have applied for a couple of jobs over the weekend, but Im really not desperate to leave until September, but will keep looking! I feel a little more positive today, even...

Thanks Hun! xx

These are sad stories that you have all shared and I admire your courage to post. My turning point was waking up with chest pains in the morning and sweating profusely after climbing a couple of stairs! I have a 4 year old that I want to see grow up.

I never go by my Wii weight. The Wii scales are calibrated for a start and the chance of you weighing in the exact same spot, at the same time of day and wearing the same clothes are not going to happen! Ignore it Hun!

Wow! Well done Hun, its a wonderful feeling isnt it? One thing that Im doing to save on pennies is to only buy clothes that I need rather than a huge new wardrobe as I know that Im not going to be in it for very long. I have even got some lovely things in a charity shop! My Hubby is moaning...

Wow!!! That is fantastic news Hun! xx

The others have said it all Hun. (Hugs to you and little one). Kids really are resilient (sp), if we could wrap them in cotton wool all the time they would never learn about safety and danger limits. My Daughter had managed to smuggle a fork on to a trampoline at a friends house once and...

My Hubby has a CPAP mask too. He has seen a specialist in London who is willing to take out his tonsils and do something with his nose (?) for a few thousand pounds!!! (we are saving)...keep pushing with your GP and the specialist that you see with the CPAP results and put your foot down that...

It also depends about your age. If you are young, your skin is more elastic (!) and any weight you loose will just go without leaving the skin. If you are worried about bingo wings, try breast stroke swimming, its really good for tightening those up!

I love helping my C if the regular ladies dont turn up. I get to have a chat with everyone and listen to them.

Oooo Fingers crossed that you get that make over CP!! Definitely a nice reward! xxx

You could either do as you have already suggested..pop home first and join them for drinks after? That way, you can still be in control and still welcome the newbie without being rude. Or, you can make today an EE day and make safer choises when you get there.

Yup. I can smell if a colleague has opened a container with some fruit in it, or even a packet of crisps and tell them the flavour when Im way across the room!

Hmm, think Im going to avoid Wetherspoons like the plague! Why anyone would want to deep fry a jacket potato is beyond me!

Hello Stranger! Welcome back to the fold. Take care xxxx

Hi Hun and welcome back! Good luck with weigh in, not that you need it! xx

Lol you munch away on it Hun!! If its counted and/or free enjoy!! I find that even the smell of McD's churns my stomach now and with a gastric band, I couldnt even entertain one even if I wanted to! I have a massive cool bag that I bring to work brimming to almost bursting with food, which...

Thank you Hun. Im on Cilest and have been for almost 20 years. I think pumping my body with the same pill for that long must take its toil somewhere along the line! Hi all. Just realised that I didnt type food diary for yesterday up, so here it is along with todays! Feeling a little...

It sounds as if you really are struggling there Hun. I think that you do need to speak to someone about this and at least you have identified it. I have a friend that suffers with OCD - cleaning in particular. When ever he is stressed it gets really bad and the washing machine can go on even...

Definitely get it checked Hun. xxx

Ok, so you went over by a few syns...not a massive amount by the seems of it all Hun. Just do as the others have suggested and get back on track and you will see a change on the scales come Thursday. Its my * week this week too and I have managed to shed 3lbs! How I have no idea! Good luck! xx

I started the plan at 21 stone 7 lbs and am currently 13 stone. Even though my clothes from my start weight are hanging off me (gone from 28/30 to 12/14/16), I still see my self as large and its going to take a long time before I can see my self as smaller than before!

Mine showed the discontinued sticker for ages and then all of a sudden they came back! I love filling mine with ham salad, bacon, eggs, mushrooms and tomatoes, or tuna and mayo, or tandoori chicken and salad, or homemade burgers and salad..the options are endless!

My chart goes up and down and the end for me is no where near in sight until 2012!! Do I believe it???...no I dont! Im just happy to plod along until Im happy with me.

Hi Jodi and welcome back! I think it sometimes take a break like you have had to put everything into persective. You know that by eating the rubbish not only will you gain, but you will feel guilty and bluergh with it too! You are certainly right about your little one. My Daughter loves my SW...

Like all scales that arent calibrated, they will give different readings, depending on what time of day it is, if you have drunk/eaten a lot and also if you weigh on carpet in a different spot!

My Daughter has said that Im now boney and not as cuddly as before. I dont tend to use the word fat around her as I dont like the word! On another note though, her Nursery today gave me a picture that she had drawn of Mummy and Daddy...anotomically correct!..she is 4!!!

Meli, I hope your issues with * weeks sort themselves out soon too Hun. Its not fun is it? xx

Im having homemade bolognase stuffed aubergines topped with allowance of cheese and syn free veg when I get home at the same time from my class...doesnt take long!

To pst them on here you have to have posted at least 50 times I believe it is. You can either copy and paste from someone else and add them to your signature when you have the right amount of posts, or you can get them from your log in on the SW website.

I have done them both. I think you have to seriously think about what you could continue to follow say in 2 years time. For me SW won hands down! I can adapt so many meals to suit me and my family and I dont even think of this as a diet....never have! Good luck with your decision!

Hi there and welcome! Im sorry to read about your upsets over the years Hun. You are in my thoughts. I had gastric surgery too..I had a band and I think I would have cheated had it not been for doing something about my weight in earnest and doing the SW plan. There are days where I am...

Hi all. Another depressing day! Just dont know what is wrong with me at the moment. I have applied for a new job this morning, I have as much chance as anyone I suppose. 08/06/10 - RED DAY Breakfast 4 Rivita originals HeB Asda cottage cheese with chives and onion Banana Lunch Ham salad...

Hey Hun. Just reading your diary and it looks good. One thing to remember is that the chickpea dhal will not be free if you blend it. Its one of those "grey area" foods like the lasagne crisps and the couscous cake. Its up to you if you want to syn it, or just have it now and again as a...

Have a look at the other food diaries to give yourself some ideas too Hun. I prefer Red days as they seem to suit me better and I have a diary here. Good luck!

Dont forget to have plenty of fruit and veg Hun as this gives your weight loss the boost especially when doing EE. Dont forget to vary your Hes as well so that your body has to work at the weight loss. Good luck! x

Lol definitely worth the trip to stock up Hun...and just think when little one is old enough he can have them toasted too! My Daughter loves them!

Yes...1 pitta from the 6 pack...they are quite large.

Right...just checked on SW website and they are still a HeB!!!! :D

Im assuming that they are still a HeB...will have a look!

I have eaten more than that Hun and I have a gastric band! May be this is the reason for your failings? Graze!!!! So far today, I have had a bacon, egg and tomato sandwich, a banana, left over roast pork cooked dinner with gravy, a packet of asda cheese curls and now as I am typing this, I...

Not sure if anyone has posted about this, so apologies if already discussed...I dont come on here at the weekends very often! Anyway, the wonderful Asda wholemeal pitta breads are back..well in my store they are after having stickys to say discontinued! Happy Buying!

Thanks Ellebear! xx Well, I think I may have discovered the reason for my gain...blooming * week keeps starting every 2 weeks...must see the Dr as I think it may be time to change my pill....been on the same one for nearly 20 years and just recently, fluid retention, headaches and sore boobs...

I stuck to plan 100% last week and gained 2.5lbs! Blooming * week! Any way, stop weighing yourself at home! Stick to the scales at class and avoid sneaky weigh ins for this very reason!...they just arent good for you and your weight can fluctaute daily. 1lb loss is brilliant for a week...I...

I love the fact that I have come down from a 28/30 to a size 12,14/16. I can eat without thinking that food is naughty! I can literally climb mountains! Tackled Scarfel Pike, Snowdon and in September Ben Nevis!! The new friends that I have made both here and at class.

Hey Hun! Sounds as if you had a wonderful break and 2lbs is nothing! Its lovely to see your posts again! xx

Hi all! Been really busy with work and it hasnt stopped yet! I've decided to have a lunch break so that I can come on here and update my diary before I forget! 04/06/10 - RED DAY Breakfast Bacon, eggs, mushrooms, onion and tinned tomatoes, quorn sausage Banana Lunch Robin Hirst's packet...

Now...I cant stand Pimms, I think its the most vile drink ever (think you get the picture!) Lol. My Consultant on Tuesday made this in class and I must admit it was lovely! Dont turn your nose up until you try it is all I can say! 1 2 ltr bottle diet lemonade 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar...

Another thing to remember is that your home scales are not callibrated regularly if at all, so will vary in the weight. SW scales have to be callibrated regularly so should always give you are true reading.

Hi and welcome! I would suggest that you have a look at the food diary section on here. It will give you some ideas about meals to make when you are struggling. Plan ahead as much as you can too so that you are never caught off guard and slip up. Good luck! x

Its great isnt it?? Ive gone from a 28/30 to a size 14..some 12's in dresses and I just want to tell everyone that I meet what size my clothes are! Enjoy your new wardrobe, you have worked hard to get it! xx

Yes, you can have 2 weetabix as a HeB Hun.

Ooo thanks for the recommendation Hun...I shall be looking out for this one!

Well done on reaching your first stone mile Hun!!!

I buy Asda frozen raspberries, blueberries, cherries and mango. I separate them into little food bags and then freeze them individually. I normally have mine defrosted with a mullerlite yoghurt over the top and a little sweetner.

Hmmm all sound good! Im tucking into bacon, quorn sausage, eggs, mushrooms, tinned tomatoes with fried onions...delicious!