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Anymore Party ideas? I found a recipe for Pumpkin soup on SW Online and Gingerbread squares (syns) which I might try but I'm struggling on nice nibbly things for a party. Can you make toffee apples with Sweetener????

My class is having a Halloween party next week and we've been asked to bring in party food that is Free or Low Syn! Does anyone have any good ideas apart from plain fruit which would be good for a party? We have lots of new members so I would like to bring something exciting so they know this...

Wow - That sounds really interesting. Well done you.

Thanks Gem - How have you been getting on?

Glad you enjoyed your first day! What's the new job?

What colour day are you on hun?

Looks green to me too. Check your syns though.....

Hi girls - I did a little disappearing act for a few weeks there. Not intentional, just been busy. Had a break from the plan......gained a pound, lost it again and then had amassive blow out this weekend. I'm back on plan from today and have stuck to it 100%. One day at a time.........I know...

Looking good Claire - You started at the same time as me and you've lost DOUBLE what I've managed. It's been a struggle for me so you deserve all the praise you get! It's fantastic.XX

Hi Nanny Di, Thank you for the messages - Sorry I've been away for so long. I needed a wee break I think - although I didn't consciously not log on for so long! I've been off plan - Put 1lb on two weeks ago and lost it again last week. I weigh this Wednesday but not expecting much as I was away...

Eh.....No! I wish! I'm my own worst enemy sometimes. I am on plan 5/6 days a week but there's always one day at the weekend when we're out for dinner or away and it's hard to stick 100%. I just wondered if there was any version of the plan I could try for a week to give me a wee boost. So...

Tomorrow it is 9 months until I get married. I'm a bit scared because I've been doing SW for just over 9 months and I've only lost 26lbs. I know it's better than nothing but I need to lose 2 times that for the wedding. Is there anything I can do to kick start my weight loss again?? Any ideas?

Hi, Here's my great big stats!! Bust - 46 Waist - 42 Hips - 44 Thanks Ladies - When's the next measuring??

Ok, so you've had a shock today. 5.5lbs on is not the way you want to go. Put it behind you now and know that you don't want to feel like this again. That you only want to feel happy with your weight loss and proud that you will win and beat this. Don't give up. Plan plan plan. Good luck hun. XXX

You sound like you're having a tough time hon. Lou's mright though.......keep control of your eating and you'll feel positive about that at least! Very easy for others to say.....not as easy in reality. I know!

Sorry to hear about your friend Taz. XX

Wi Tonight and I STS. Not too unhappy because it could have been a gain I guess. Still 2 pounds to get my 2 stone......! Taking forever!

Hi, Is it too late to join?? i know I missed the 29th Deadline......

Hi team, I STS this week. Not too bad considering, I just hope nothing sabotages my week this week. X

Not sure how to describe them apart from 'bloody sore'! Have a look on the internet!

Hi, That sounds like Shin Splints hun. I get them too, they're awful. I don't know that there is any treatment for them apart from rest. I usually just slow my walking a bit if I feel them and that eases them. XX

I know how you feel but try and remember that any loss is an achievement because you've not only lost 1/2 pound but you've kept off that 3 from last week. Well done.XXX

Hi treats - I get what you're saying but your body has to work harder to burn off the orange so it helps calorie consumption etc. I didn't know you could have corned beef.........Must check that out!! In terms of the plan overall, I think it is the healthiest one out there. I used to do WW...

Don't put time pressures on yourself hun. It's hard enough as it is. It might be slow but it means it's staying off and you're changing your eating habits, hopefully forever.

Well done Nikki.....you're doing really well. You sound really motivated! If you try and really good recipes.....don't forget to share them on here! I'm always looking for new things to cook. Keep up the good work.

I am not happy. So....I had a bad saturday because of the family party, but I was on plan before and after, until today. I was away on business today and had a working lunch. All sandwiches, quiche, chicken dippers etc. I avoided the quiche etc but had to have sandwiches. I also had a sandwich...

More than happy Di! Thanks XX

Hi Nanny Di - I'll aim for 7lbs in October please! Thanks for organising this again. JenX

I'm sure you're bored silly. Get well soon. X

God. That's not good. Were you hoping to go back to work tomorrow? What are you taking?

Ooooh Yes please!! I'm not on holiday in October so it will be easier for me. I'm away on 1st November to Lanzarote and need to get some more off before then! ThanksXX

Hi NannyD, Just wondering if you're doing the October Challenge??

Yeah, I'm ok. Just having a pamper session....doing my nails etc. Trying to will myself to go downstairs and prepare all my fruit for work tomorrow. If I don't do it tonight I prob won't bring it with me tomorrow morning cos I'd rather have an extra 10 mins in bed!! So lazy.....

Hi Debs, I'm a bit bored too!! Hate Sunday nights....it's like I'm just waiting to go to work. I had a 'bad' day yesterday at a kids party. Started off with Burger King (Gorgeous!), then had Lasagne and finished with 2 slices of apple pie and cream!! I knew it would happen and I just decided to...

So jealous of your shopping Rainbow! I'm trying not to shop at the moment. A couple of people have mentioned the Next Sale - that must have been only in England.....wasn't on in Ireland!!! :(

What a lovely thing to say Gem & Taz. Thank you so much! How you doing Gem? How you feeling Taz?

I've never heard of fridge raiders - are they sainsbury own brand?

Will do. I need to lose inches off my chest for my dress......doesn't matter about my hips. Pity weight loss doesn't work like that!

Doesn't sound good. Rest up over the weekend. X

Taz - Can I join this pease? It's something I've been meaning to do for a while. Do I need to measure: Chest Waist Hips? When do you need the first ones?

They really do. When I was paying for mine I saw another couple that were gorgeous. I didn't look too much though, was afraid of changing my mind!!! How you feeling hun?

:welcome:Welcome to the forum hun. Good idea to break your target down into mini goals. You'll get there if you want to......and I think you do ;)

Are you feeling any better?? Sounds grim....get well soon X

It's GORGEOUS! I think so anyway!! It's a Blue by Enzoani.......I love it. It's prob not what I originally set out to get but it was one of the first ones I saw and I went back for it. I hope it fits when I get it and I hope it looks nice.

Thanks for the advice Taz and Gem. I'll defo take it!

SW Chips is a good idea Cherry. Might give that a go myself. Maybe with an egg:)

Good point Gem. I did eat a lot today and I was busy so I didn't feel hungry. No point in eating for a the sake of it. I think I've heard that before about HExtras. Tomorrow will no doubt be different...it is the weekend after all! How you doing?

Well done KK. You've done really well. XX

I'm quite surprised at the number of people who don't have a night off after WI. In my office all the girls on the various plans have a little splurge. Ah well......I'm going to try and knock it on the head and see how I go. Onwards and downwards hopefully...

Well girls I did it.......I've paid my deposit on my wedding dress!! That's it, decision made! No turning back. I also got measured which was not fun. I was in between sizes so I told her to order the small size. She was a bit reluctant but I think it will help me focus......what do you think...

Hi, I haven't been keeping you updated I'm afraid. Sorry..... I think I've probably only lost about 4lb since we started this. I put on on holiday and lost it again but not much so far. Go with that and I'll update next week

OMG KK - Over a stone in a week! That's amazing! You must be delighted with that! Did you enjoy your first week? You'll have to keep up the hard work!:clap::wow::happy096:

I just had chippy chips and scampi after my WI. It was good but I'm going to try and give it a miss next week for a few weeks to see what effect it has. To be honest I usually have one night at the weekend when I usually go off the rails a bit so I probably can't get away with 2 nights. I'll let...

1.5 for me this week. Thanks NannyD

Thanks girls. I lost 1.5lbs this week. Still 2 more until I get my 2 stone. So frustrating. Not that I think I should have lost 3.5lbs this week because I didn't stick to it 100% but I really want to get to that mini goal! It's my niece's 5th birthday this weekend and I know it's going to be a...

Hi Taz, Hope everything went ok yesterday. I'm sure it was a tough day. Don't put pressure on yourself to get back on track with SW too quickly, you've dealt with a lot. I'm going for my WI tonight and fingers crossed I'll have good news. Between this week and next week I'd like to have 3.5lbs...

Hi CP, Your diary can be anything you want it to be. From reading most of the others it can be tracking what you eat daily and any challenges you face in the week and then of course the weekly WI!

That makes sense Rainbow. Well done for deciding to keep at it after a short break. Like most people here I've tried WW before (too many times) and everytime I stop going I put all the weight back on and usually an extra stone. Giving up isn't an option for me this time as if I got any bigger I...

Gone but not forgotten.......:cry::wave_cry::cry::wave_cry:

Good for you Pipz. I hadn't thought about it but with the wedding coming up I couldn't afford to go mad over Christmas. I had hoped to be at goal for Christmas but it doesn't look likely now. It's my last Christmas at home with my family before me and my partner have to spend it together (lol)...

Hi FF - It's an old nickname from years ago....my name is Jen and a friends adapted it to Jens and then apparently there is some footballer called Jens Jeremies (German I think). It's just stuck. Could ask the same about yours - LOL

My next mini goal is my 2 stone - I'm 3.5 lb off and have been going up a pound, down a pound for a few weeks. I should have lost in ages ago so I'm trying to focus on that for the next 2 weeks. After that then I'm going on holiday in 6 weeks and I would love another 7lb off for then. Hopefully...

I was just thinking about tomorrow nights WI and what I'm going to have for my tea afterwards :ashamed0005:........I usually have something 'bad' and off plan after WI. Does anyone else do that? I think I have carried it over from Weight Watchers but I'm not losing weight as quickly as I like...

Hi Sino, well done for joining the class. Tonight will be the last time you see that weight.......it will drop each week. If you need any advice on the plan just shout. Good luck, Keep us informed. XX

I did it - I actually put them in the bin. Can't believe it. Sad days when I can't trust myself not to eat some chocolate but needs must! Clearly I can't be trusted.......or I'd be on a different forum!!!

Sounds like you've had a really tough day. How are you feeling now?

Well done - Did you do anything different this week that you could pinpoint?

Well done BM. Are you enjoying the plan?

Well girls....they're still in the fridge. I am in work (yet I can still hear them!) but when I get home they are going in the bin. I promise. I've had quite a good week and WI is tomorrow so there's no way I'm going to ruin that for a couple of gorgeous mint chocolates!! It's not worth it...

LOL Beki! Death to the After Eights.......I've had to move upstairs because I think I can hear them calling me!

I'm sorry to hear you're going through a tough time Gem and I hope you're getting the support you need. I'll be thinking about Taz tomorrow too, it'll be a tough day.

Help! My neighbour was in for tea last night and brought me After Eights! I had a couple last night but tonight I just keep walking past the fridge and having another and another!! There'll be none left soon!! H2B doesn't eat chocolate (Freak, I know) so I can't even ask him to eat them. What to...

And she's on here all the time - Does the girl ever sleep! Wow!

I didn't know you were a wedding planner Taz - From reading your diary I thought you had something to do with trains and Karate! Lol - Am I way off track here? I wish I had time to focus more on my weight. I am trying hard and I figure that if I can't lose it for my wedding then I'll never lose...

Hi Lou - My SW consultant did mention that last week, I thought she was joking because we've never worked off that before. She says she doesn't apply the rule. Not sure why. I'd never noticed before.

Don't worry too much about the food before you go, just make the right choices when you're there. Alternatively just go and have a fantastic holiday and worry about it when you get back! I think that's what most of us do! When I was in Italy last year my future father in law walked the legs off...

Thanks Gem - Any more tips or nicknames I should give these pesky pounds!! It's less than 10 months until I get married so the heat is on! I'm getting measured :( for my wedding dress this Thursday......need to practice breathing in! I'm not going to worry about the size too much, I know that...

Hi Taz, I've been ducking in and out of the forums all week and haven't been reading much, just catching up now. So sorry to hear about your loss. I know what you mean about it being a difficult situation when you don't want a loved one to suffer anymore but you don't want to lose them I guess...

Wow Claire - You sound like you had a great night! Was it a special occasion or just a Saturday night? Good girl and don't worry about WI tomorrow - you're only young once!! Besides you're doing so well you deserve a blow out.

Hi girls - I've never heard of squatter pounds before - LOL. So, do you think I weighed in too soon? Would the 5lb have come off anyway you think? How does that work then? I thought going back to class asap was the best thing to do to get back on track....it just happened that class was the day...

Hi Di, Sorry - I should have posted this last week. 9/9/08 - + 4.5lbs 16/9/08 -5lbs

Hi girls, I've been dreading coming back on here after my holiday! I put on 4.5lbs on hols which I was surprised at because I normally don't but I think I thought I was invincible and could eat whatever I liked!! Big mistake - but hey it's behind me now and I had a great holiday, the weather was...

You'll get there honey, don't worry and quit weighing yourself!! You'll be de-motivating yourself and your weighing at different times of the day prob.

Your dress is gorgeous. I looked at Alfred Angelo too, they're beautiful. I'm hoping to choose my dress when I get back from hols. Its 10 months next Thursday until I get married. The time has seriously flown by! When I first got engaged the wedding seemed so far away and everyone kept saying...

Hi Di, I'd love to join for September and well done you for volunteering! I'm heading on holiday on Monday (Turkey, can't wait!) so won't get a WI this week. My first WI will be 9 September. I hope I lose weight on holiday as I don't usually eat a lot when it's hot. I'm going to try really hard...

LOL. I help out in my class, doing the weighing. I know, I know, I'm hardly an inspiration to anyone at the minute. But some of the girls looked devastated when I tell them they've put on, but then during image therapy the truth comes out, bottles of wine here, a cream bun there...and then they...

Hi LL, You sound so motivated. It's fantastic that you're so near your goal in such a short space of time. Are all your friends noticing? I bet you look fabulous. It is a really healthy plan but I think I can be lazy when it comes to thinking of things to cook. I've had a tough time at work...

Well done Emerald - You're doing fab so far.

I've just down a mega long day at work! I started at 7.45 this morning and left at 9pm! Then I had a taxi driver the whole way home who wanted to talk about his experience with the bank I work in!! I wanted to kill kim!! Not too bad food wise today......except for the packet of McCoys I had at...

Hi, I'm Jenny 27 from Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Good luck Claire. Sounds like you're doing really well. Hope you get that pound you're looking for. XX

LoobyLou - I've just noticed your signature and your weight loss is amazing! You've lost every week....how have you stayed so motivated? What days do you do R or G? Well done - What a fabulous achievement. XX

Thanks UT. XXXX

Thanks Stacey, I think sometimes it's hard to imagine a life of not dieting or watching what I eat and that sends me mad! My OH eats what he like and really enjoys exercise so he doesn't understand why I can't just not have the bar of chocolate or whatever it is that I'm eating! All of the girls...

Good luck 12SW! I think that's a really achievable target. It's a good idea to break it down. Might think about it.

How depressing!! 17 Weeks! I can't believe it's so close. I'm doing the lose 3 stone by Christmas....there's a thread somewhere on here. Why don't you join us?

Hi Emerald, thank you for your words of wisdom. I know SW is a healthy plan, I think I've said it 100 times since I started. i know it makes sense. You're right that I just want quick results, I want people to say 'Wow' at me for a change. I've lost 24lbs and very few people have even noticed...

So...I put on 1lb this week. Totally deserve to put weight on, I didn't follow the plan. Didn't over eat as such but wasn't doing SW. Today I have seen the most amazing photos of my friend who has lost loads of weight on cambridge diet. She has photos of herself in a bikini on the internet. I...

Hi Und Girl, I hope you're feeling better. I'm afraid I put 1lb on this week. Very annoyed at myself. Totally didn't follow the plan. I deserve it.

Hi, sorry I didn't update last week...I didn't get to class as I've been away with work. I lost 1lb this week which won't help much towards my target. Bit annoyed with myself but when I'm away with work I seem to get surrounded by sandwiches!!! Seriously it's a nightmare. So hard to food...

Hi ladies, Just 1 lb off for me this week. Bit disappointing for the team but I haven't been food optimising so I'm a bit relieved actually! Back on track this week.

Don't worry - Like you say, it's prob water retention. Don't let it get you down, try hard to shift it next week. Good luck.

Great idea - Count me in! Emski - 22lbs Zenabob2105 - 14.5lbs Ariana - 42lbs United_Trekkie - 28 lbs mod-karen - 12lbs Sandrah78 - 15lbs Rainbow - 28lbs Claire1981 - 28lb Candyblue - 35lb Eatlessweighless - 42lb JensJeremies - 42lb

Hi Claire - When is your wedding?

Thanks hun! Have I been moaning a lot! LOL!!

Thanks Sue. Fingers crossed I get there. Another 4lb and I reach 2 stone.....really want that.

Thanks for all your support last week girls. It means a lot. I've got such a long journey ahead of me and it helps that you ladies are on it too. I lost 3lbs tonight - I'm so relieved! I tried really hard, went to two 70 minute spin classes and walked for 3.5 miles on Sunday. I haven't had a...

Hi ladies, I lost 3lb towards my August goal! I'm really chuffed. I also reached my club 10 target which means I should be extra healthy now! After a disappointing result on the scales last week I'm smiling this week. 5lb more to lose in August - I'm excited about the next few weeks and this...

Hi, Hopefully its not too late! My WI's are Tuesday - This week I STS. My target for August is 8lbs. Jens

Am I too late to join the challenge? I need all the motivation I can get at the minute. My WI is next Tuesday 5 Aug 08.

Thanks Claire. How are you doing?

I'm gutted this week girls. I tried really hard - went over my syns a wee bit but mostly stuck to the plan. I did loads of exercise, more than I would normally but I just stayed the same. As you know I do the WI's in my class and a lot of people were disappointed with their progress this week...

Thanks for the input ladies. I've kind of been doing it this week so I'll keep it up and and hopefully see the results next week and let you all know. I mostly eat fruit as speed foods - I didn't realise fish etc was counted as well. Time to dust off the SW bible I guess!

Hi there - 100 leaves from me!

Well done Skinny, that's fab.

Has anyone ever done a 'Speed food challenge'? Our consultant has mentioned that if we incorporate 3 S or SS foods a day then it will help speed up our weight loss. Just wondered if anyone has tried this for a week and noticed a difference? Is it worth having a go?

Well done Lauryloo - That's a great weight loss - I bet you're delighted!

Sometimes it's nice to just chill around the house. I did that all last weekend, it was great.

Hi Ladies, Today was also quite a good day - I did go out for dinner with my OH and my dad but managed to stay on track....ish. It was such a lovely day that I thought we'd do something spontaneous. Original Day Breakfast 2 x poached eggs 1 x wholemeal bread (HexB) Lunch 'Free' Tomato &...

I lost 5lb in week 5 or 6. No reason really - didn't think I'd done well. V surprised. It's nice to get a big loss every once in a while.......gives you real motivation.

Today's Food Diary - Wednesday! I'm always at my most focussed on a Wednesday because my WI is a Tuesday night so I'm going to try and do a food diary. If I lose weight then I can refer back! Original Day Breakfast 2 x grilled bacon (no fat) 2 x poached eggs 1/2 grilled tomato 1 x wholemeal...

Well done, what a fabulous result - 1/2 a stone in 3 weeks. That's fantastic. With all the running about you'll be doing in the next 6 weeks the weight will be falling off you! It's great that you're so focussed even for after the wedding it's exactly the right attitude to have. I'm hoping to...

I don't know if I could resist that amount of chocolate - I hope you're managing it!! You're all doing really well. Keep it up.

Hi Princess, Good luck on SW - I also do mostly red days but on a Friday night i usually have Pasta and I use my HEXB to have some meat with it. Good luck X

Hi Mrs H, When's your weigh in? Have you been this week? I lost 2.5lbs this week so feel really motivated now - even though I've just had fish and chips for tea! Tuesday is my 'bad' night! I've been offline for a week or so, I hope all is going well with the wedding plans. JensJ

Hi girls, Haven't been online for a week as I've been away with work. I didn't get to class last week for that reason but i went back tonight and lost 2.5lb! I'm chuffed because despite being full of good intentions 2 weeks ago I didn't follow the plan 100% as hoped. I started off really well...

Hi Mrs H, What a fantastic weight loss. 3.5lbs - think if it in bags of sugar.....! Don't forget that because you've been slimming for a while that even though it's your 'first' week back you were probably still doing some of the things that slimming clubs recommend - such as using fry light...

Hi Mrs H, Just been reading your thread and wondering how you're getting on? Have you had your first weigh in since going back to SW? Stay positive. XX

Thanks a million - I'll take a look. You're doing fab. Well done. Let me know any tips or recipes that help you on your way! JensjX

Keep in touch Sandrah - Well done so far. I can see you're doing great.

I think planning ahead is the real key. Like you if I don't know what I'm having for lunch or dinner I just have something quick and easy but not necessarily on the plan. Here's what i try to do - and when I do it and stick to it it works: My partner and I sit down and plan what we're doing...

Thanks everyone. Such kind words and motivational too. Well - I've decided to take each day as it comes and review at the end of each day. I was a bit worried about today as we were going to my H2B's parents for dinner and I didn't know what we were having so I stayed neutral all day by having...

Thanks Isis. I'll take a look.

Hi everyone, This site looks really useful so I thought I'd give it a go. I've been doing SW since January and have only lost 18.5lbs. I have over 60 lbs to lose before my wedding next year and it's time to get serious! I reached my first stone in April and since then I've lost 4.5lbs by going...