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Well done on all the steps, walking and swimming :D wish I could pluck up the guts to go swimming. Loving all the walks you're going on, you're going to some beautiful places. Sounds like you're doing well at work too, well done on RAW it doesn't surprise me at all someone called you a bunny...

Sorry not been around been a hectic few weekdays I've not been in a good place. Really glad you enjoyed your holiday, loved all your pictures, saw them on FB looks like an amazing place :) Well done on getting into the swing of things. Your steps were mightily impressive, a massive...

Love the dinosaur, that's so cute :D When I lived in Warrington I used to take the kids for walks in Sankey Valley Park and when you go near the back of Gulliver's world there's loads of model dinosaurs in the woods my sons used to love them. I hope work hasn't been too bad for you this weekend...

I'm like that sometimes I just carried away, I think I'll walk there and then I see something else and wonder off, oh and I get lost which ups the steps ha ha ha. Where did you see dinosaurs? lol. The park near me is permanently full of drunk dog walkers and the smell of weed is everywhere ha...

Well done on the steps, I was just looking at them you do amazingly well :D I'm sure the extra steps will help counteract your naughtiness :D I bet you're really excited about your time now it's so close, this weekend will fly by. Sorry you've had a bad night's sleep I was going to say try and...

Hello, congrats on getting wed, it's hard to get out of comfort mode and being strict with yourself and well done on making the first moves. Firstly, you need to measure your milk, you can have 350ml of skimmed milk, you may not have gone over but it's good to measure to ensure no sneaky syns...

Well done on the extra steps I've just seen go on your fitbit :D Sorry you're not keen on your hair, hope you get it sorted x x x

Great day yesterday for food, I need to up my veg had a nasty gain this week :( Love the new bunny, he's gorgeous :D Ha ha ha ha I had to laugh about the steps, sorry for all the steps still dropping leaflets. The real test will be when I've finished delivering whether I can keep it up. Your...

I hope you're feeling better and you've had a good weekend :) I think anyone who has a pet loses their temper with them at some point, Sam is the dumbest dog ever and trying to get his coat and lead on is a major operation as he runs around the room and won't keep still and sometimes I do lose...

Well done on your fitbit stats, that's an amazing amount of steps and miles :D And well done on another loss, well deserved. The weather has been erratic to say the least, I've been leaflet dropping for extra money and Wednesday I had sleet and snow, yesterday I was so warm had to come home and...

Well done on your work review, not that I had any doubt you weren't a brilliant member of staff :D Sounds like you've had a wonderful weekend, sorry not been around will catch up properly later. Hope you have a great day x x x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

I can't have peanut butter or nuttella in the house, I can't resist it. Like you it calls me from the cupboard and I have to eat it ha ha ha ha. I can take or leave cupcakes, it's sweets with me or savoury snacks. I'm sure you can stick to it and lose, you're awesome at it when you've got it in...

So glad to see you're feeling a little better :) Well done on your loss and getting back on the wagon, need some of that motivation myself at the moment. And well done on resisting the temptation of desserts :D Fingers crossed you get your balcony, I know we try to fill people's requests when...

I'm so sorry to hear you've been so poorly, you poor thing I can't imagine it's been nice this week and sounds very painful I had a blocked and infected gall bladder last year and that was bad enough. I'm glad to see you've been looking after yourself and haven't been doing too much. I wouldn't...

Food is looking really good :) and look at the size of fanta now, beautiful looking snake. Hope you have a good weekend x x x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Looks like you had a cracking week last week, I'm sure the weight is coming off but like you said better not being obsessed, if you're feeling the difference that's what matters most not a number on the scales. I hope you have a good week x

So sorry to hear about Peggy :( You sound as though you're having a rough week, does sound like flu you've got. you shouldn't feel guilty about work, like you said once you hardly ever take time off sick and most people phone in sick for the silliest things. I hope the smoothies help a bit and...

Well done on all the steps :D Hope you managed to get some sleep last night and no snoring. Can't wait to hear what you've been up to :) x x x x

So sorry to hear all your bad news, it never comes in ones does it? I hope your friend's treatment helps. I hope you have a good weekend, well as well as it can get and I hope you enjoy your cupcakes x x x x

Well done on your marathon :D An extra night away sounds brill and well deserved, enjoy yourself I will be looking out for pictures on FB x x x x

Well done on a great loss :D You're doing really well at the moment :) Sorry you had such a bad weekend, I would be fuming too, but I wouldn't have been able to keep my mouth shut. I was shouting at staff Saturday for being complete idiots. I hope you're getting a chance to have a few chilled...

Looks like you've had a good weekend :D Like the lasagne idea I may try a veggie version x x x

You could make pancakes with it perfect for EESP days, 1 tbsp quark, 1 tbsp sweetener and 1 egg, mix and cook on a low light. You can add spices and extracts to flavour it I like cinnamon in mine x

Yes the website still has the info for green days, but it is being phased out. I still do green days with the occasional Red day thrown in or an EESP when I want to boost losses, but I have always done green so not changing now as it's worked for me. x

I think you great in all of them, love the dark blue dress it's gorgeous and really suits you :D Hope you're having a great weekend x x x

Ooooooo a mini break :D Hope you and your mum have a good time. Didn't know what a Fat Rascal was, had to google it lol. Hope work hasn't been too harsh x x x

Sorry you're having another bad day but glad to see you're taking it easier than you normally do. Well done on getting you and Dave on that course, I'm sure you'll both have loads of fun :D Fingers crossed you sort out your finances for the scentworks course, I think all the stuff you have...

So glad your appointment went well, it's not a shock to hear you're doing really well you put me to shame most of the time the stuff you do. I have 2 of those Kong balls but Sam gets the treats out in minutes, he also chomps his way through bones the same way. I think it's the staffie in him...

Hi Kirsty, Nice to see you again :D Have you read up about some of the changes that have come in this year, mainly S's and P's? You look like you're back on it and doing well :) Sorry you've had family illness over the last few months, hope all is well now. So glad you're happy in your love...

Hello, it looks like you've had a busy week :) Well done on going on the TTouch course and it sounds as though you loved every minute of it, I'm sure what you've learnt will benefit Pinta :) Your trip to Oslo sounds amazing, you'll have a blast :D You cope so well with your ME and depression...

The Iceland near my group are opening up at 7.30am on launch day so they get in early to buy the meals x

Glad you had a nice day off plan, well deserved :D Sorry to hear you were having a bad day yesterday, I hope you're feeling better today and work isn't too bad. Take care of yourself and don't do too much, I know easier said than done but please try x x x x

The one in Hyde is an older property on a council estate, it's not as busy as some of the other villages though. If you do fancy it is can give you the code for friends and family which would make £52 bed and breakfast. X x x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

It is true, the meals, sausages and meatballs will all be syn free and the recipe for the meals will be on the back of the box if you want to try and make it yourself x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Well done on another great loss :talk017: well deserved, you've been on it and worked hard for this :) Good news about Rachelle's results, it must be a relief. I saw you've been to see Kingsman, brill isn't it? Made all the better by Mr Firth :D Hope work hasn't been too manic and you're ok x...

Riahummingbird, none of my family are veggies, my OH doesn't like veg at all so I always make 2 sets of meals. My OH does SW as well, he does EE and I do green or EESP with the odd red thrown in. I will be buying the ready meals for the OH as he takes ready meals to work with him and will buy...

Love the t-shirt print :Do I've not done any pepper clothes shopping, I may do for summer haven't got anything that fits me lol. The dog training course sounds good, I did one with Tia when she was a puppy, we had great fun even though she was more interested in the other puppies. I our's at...

I'm not surprised you're bush whacked, you are a really active person by anyone standards, you have a physical job and you're always on the go at home. I think you do really well and you shouldn't blame yourself for not doing the extra weekend and not for doing as many dog walks as you'd like I...

A massive well done on the loss :D Sorry you've not been so clever, you shouldn't feel guilty for phoning in sick I have staff who do it all the time for silly things like stomach craps. You need to look after yourself when you're having a bad time, glad you're a bit better now. Sounds like...

Sorry you're having another bad day, it doesn't seem to be letting up at the minute, the heart burn and nausea could be your gall bladder keep an eye on that that's how it started with me when mine became infected. I love the sweet and salty popcorn and I much prefer savoury to sweet, I really...

That is a bit of a bummer about the ME weight gain, but at the same time explains why you're finding it so hard to drop the pounds and you feel super chuffed when you do lose as it's doubly hard for you and more of an achievement. I think you should be really proud of what you have done so far...

Had a quiet shift last night but still managed 11,815 steps yesterday and 10,124 so far today :D It works weird for me going midnight to midnight because I work nights the first part of my shift goes on one day and the majority goes on the next. I hoping I will another couple of thousand before...

I did set a target when I started but I didn't go down to it, I got to the weight I am now and into a size 12 and I was really happy with where I'm at so stuck. I think it's how you feel about it, and you feel looking the way you do. I've seen loads of people go lower than their original target...

I run a night reception in a hotel and we do everything, fire and security walks, hoovering very large conference areas, foyer and offices, in this weather we grit the entire car park and footpaths and we litter pick the entire premises. On top of this we do room service, service drinks, deal...

I'd love to join, I'm ok when I'm working do anything up 29,000 steps but when I'm off it's pitiful and really need to push myself on my days off x

I really like the smoked tofu baked with wholegrain mustard and honey, yum :) x

You really have got the hang of SW, your food looks amazing :D Are you finding it easier than calorie counting? I love the low syn popcorn that's around at the minute, tesco do a thai red curry flavour in a bigger bag for 4 syns, I take this to the pictures with me :) Hope you have a good weekend x

Glad you had a lovely birthday, you totally deserve to be spoilt :D Love the picture, so much thought and effort has gone in to it. Sorry your gall bladder is playing up, totally empathises with you on that one, wouldn't wish it on anyone. Sorry to hear you're having a bad ME day as well, hope...

Sorry your loss wasn't bigger and wasn't what you wanted, but a loss is still good :) Funny you should say you may have gained after your first WI when you started back, we were talking about that in group last week and my consultant said it can sometimes take a few days for a gain to show after...

Hi Blinkybonk, how are you finding it? It can be quite hard to go from CC to SW as on CC you watch everything you put in your mouth, are you finding it hard to adapt to being able to eat as much free food as you like? Your food is looking good though :) x

I first went to support my OH, he was told if he didn't lose weight he would be dead within a few years. He started the process of having gastric surgery but it scared him and he backed out. So I looked around for another way for him to lose weight he had tried prescription tablets and they...

So glad your ME appointment went so well, sounds like you're getting to grips with things and are changing things for the better and making it easier for you which is really important. I hope the relaxation techniques help with your sleep I think I need some at the moment lol. Glad to hear the...

Sounds like you've had a brilliant first week back on the wagon, well done on resisting all those naughty temptations :D Sorry to hear your ME symptoms ahve been getting worse, glad you had a night off from them though. You should tell them about them at your next appointment and see what they...

Well done on climbing back on the wagon, it looked like you had an amazing first day :D You shouldn't be so hard on yourself, if you look at everything you had to cope with last year it's no wonder you've had a gain. What is done is done and you can't change that, use the clothes not fitting as...

The EESP days certainly work, I lost 5.5 lbs this week and took off my Christmas gain :) And what is nice about them is they are so veggie/vegan friendly and easy to follow, alot easier than original or success express and you get beans, lentils and pulses :D Good luck with your re-start, I'm...

One of the ladies in group got to target and then started exercising, she stayed the same weight but dropped 3 dress sizes so I would say it changes your, well I hope so lol Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Hi, I have done exercise on and off during my journey due to illness and an op, I lost weight no matter what but I have to say I lost slightly more quicker when I did exercise. I didn't go to a gym for the same reasons as above but I bought myself an exercise bike, a pilates DVD and got given a...

Vegan cheese is a HEB on green plan and not a "A" and still is :D x

Happy New Year! :) Sorry you've been so poorly just what you need, not. I hope you're taking it easy and wrapping up warm. There have been a few changes to SW, they don't have SS and S now just S and the lists have been updated sprouts are now a S food. They have introduced P symbol for protein...

They've just changed some of the symbols, there are no ss just s now and p for protein. Quite alot of the syn values have changed as well but green and original are here to stay :) x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Sorry to hear you're not good and about your nan, I hope your nan has a speedy recovery and that you feel a little better for Christmas. I think Christmas can be hard when you don't feel well or things are not quite right, it has a way knocking things out of whack seeing everyone happy and...

Have you heard anything about your mum yet? Hope she's ok and you're well. Sounds like you're making good progress with Pinta, a clever doggie :) Can't say the same about Sam he is dumb, loveable though :D Well done on the food, you're doing better than me. Having really good days will help...

Sorry to hear about your mum, fingers crossed the results come back quickly and are good ones. You've had a rough time recently so it's understandable of your food isn't perfect, at least you're aware of the syns and are not going mental it would be easy to say of well I've gone over and carry...

Like pay said, don't be so hard on yourself, you need to remember that you have a lot more to contend with than most people and nearly everyone is struggling at the moment. All you see everywhere is Christmas food and it's party season. Just stick to it when you can and be kind to yourself when...

Sorry not been around much, hopefully I'll be here more often. Well done on getting back on the SW wagon, sounds like you're doing quite well :D It also sounds like Pinta is settling in well and is making improvements. Sorry to hear you're still struggling with your health and depression...

Such a pretty little girl, so glad she's fitted in so quickly and it will be nice for dave to have company. You're doing really well with your food, far better than me I need a rocket up my bum lol. Hope work has been good and you have a good weekend x x x Sent from my D6503 using...

Good luck for tomorrow, just explain to them all the problems you, how tired you and pains you get. Exaggerate a bit if you have and I know it's awful but it might be in your favour to look under the weather. Ian's has just been renewed whilst he's been in hospital. Fingers crossed you'll get...

Sorry I've been missing my OH is in hospital and I'm working silly hours so not been on. Last week I lost 0.5 and this week I lost 2 so good weeks for weight losses. I noticed on the table of days -11.5 next to mine x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Sorry things are so hard and I'm sure it will take a long time for you to grief for Ellie, our pets are family especially if you go through everything with them. Hope it's getting a little easier and yours not having to tell people over and again. Hope Dave is settling down and he's calming...

So sorry to hear the sad news, sending big hugs x x x x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Thank you, just need to learn how to stay they lol x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

1/2 on this week again need to stop eating the wrong stuff, still in target though x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Sorry I'm late, 1/2 on this week still in my target though x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Sorry not been on, very busy at work. It sounds like you have a wonderful time and the pictures are amazing. It's such a pity its took out of you, I hope you're getting there and starting to recover. Hope this week is a good one and work isn't too bad for you x x x Sent from my D6503 using...

1 lb on for me, expected so I'm okay with it x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Put on 1 lb this week, expected so I'm ok with that x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

It doesn't surprise me it was easier to find, I think we're not very good at catering for vegans in this country. You get things online but there's not many places you can walk into and get stuff. I was overjoyed to find Holland and Barrett sell making waves products, I was paying £8 in...

Thank you, that's brill x

Sorry, my fault for not being clear. Just 1.5 lbs please. Got to learn how to stay in target x

I think setting your target is down to how you feel, I originally set for 10 st but I've got in to a size 12, I feel comfortable and I'm more than happy with the way I look so I've called target. I think if you set yourself smaller targets and then decide when you feel happy, remember it doesn't...

Thank you for the invite, I would love to join if that's ok, I've just got to target but would love to be at the bottom of it by new year. Both me and my OH are working all Christmas and new year so we're celebrating in the new year so would love a few pounds to play with for treats. So I only...

Well done Target12 :D First week at target and 1 lb off :) x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Sorry not been on, manic at work :( Sounds like you've had a rough time yourself with type illness, hope it's selling down now and you're getting to enjoy your holiday. The apartment sounds amazing :D and your breakfast looked wonderful. Enjoy yourself and don't worry about SW too much, make...

Was it a lot cheaper than here? X Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

STS for me, I've called target so can I change my target for the challenge to 3 lbs which will take me to the lower end of my target? Thank you x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Sorry to hear you've been so I'll, sounds like it's got a proper grip of you :( Horrible dreams upset me for ages and seem to longer even when I wake up but like you said to me if you have a lot going on it turns up when you're asleep, sometimes wish I didn't have such an active mind. I'm sure...

Sounds like a manic weekend, it's hard when things come to an end even if it's in a good way but I'm sure you'll still see each other ask the time and will always be close. I hope you start to feel better and whatever bug you've got goes away soon x x x x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com...

Sorry you're still not well :( A couple of days off will probably done you the world of good, hopefully it won't lay long and you'll feel better soon. I shouldn't laugh but, it tickles me you sleep eat, hope they were tasty :D My sleep has been awful lately so I sympathise. I got an app for...

Can you put me down for 5lbs please? And thank you for setting up the challenge again x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Sorry to hear you're not well, get yourself wrapped up in a blanket, a hot drink and watch some TV. Take it easy and look after yourself x x x x x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

1/2 on, star week so happy with that. Didn't meet the target yet again but it's a loss overall Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Looks like your day off has turned into a busy day, sounds like you've got a lot done hope you're not too bad tomorrow. You can bring any unwanted spiders here I'll keep them, have several semi -pet ones in the house and I won't let anyone move them or kill them some of them are huge :D Will...

Being in target isn't easy, I sat at temporary target this year for health reasons and I found it in some ways harder than losing. What I meant it is if you're at a certain size constantly and not changing shape you've probably got a better chance of getting accustomed to your body image x Sent...

I'm the same, I've lost six and a half stone and I still think of myself as the size 22/24 I was before. The oh and other people tell me I look skinny but I don't always feel it. When I go shopping I look at the size 12's and think they'll never fit and I'm still surprised when they do. What I...

Work sounds hectic, poor doggies, I hope they weren't exploding too much. I've just had a JD off scrubs moment imaging you losing a stone sweating lol. I hope it's not made you worst than you were. I hope you can get some sleep tonight x x x x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

It's surprising how many people have little sense when it comes to things like not putting cups on tables when you have animals and young children around . And like you say get annoyed when it gets knocked over our eaten. Poor Ellie can't help it anymore than Sam can when his tail goes into...

I think they don't understand what it is, they'd never heard of it when I phoned them. I said the same about the mock duck, they said it was because the calories were less, I tried to explain that the gluten is mixed and cooked and increases in size so the end product want as calorie dense but...

It can't be naughty of its for a good cause x x x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Thank you x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

3 lbs off for me please, got my 6.5 stones award and got into a size 12 for the first time in over 25 years, well chuffed x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

I must be in the minority, I get several leaflets from different groups through my letter box. And I did join because of one, not the group advertised but it made me look online and find the one I joined eventually x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Poor Dave, I hope he's ok. It's awful when animals are sick they can't tell you exactly what's wrong and you can't explain to them it's going to be OK. Hope you get some sleep x x x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Saw this recipe and thought I'd share it on here, have made something similar and it was gorgeous x Quinoa Corn Chowder Low Fat Quinoa Recipe With Corn, Potato, Green Beans, Red Pepper Quinoa corn chowder:*Mild, with a hot spicy side; simple & satisfying vegan quinoa recipe. Delicious...

I'm I worked it out as no free food because that what slimming world told me on the phone that's why mine is slightly higher than yours but if it is not affecting your weight I'd stick to it x x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

I really hate that, you buy stuff and when you go to use it it's rotten :( hope you're having a good day x x x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Sorry about the gain, fingers crossed it's not a true gain and the scales will say something different at weekend x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Well done on the nice size 12 clothes, it's so nice being able to go anywhere like you said and not have to shop in shops for larger sizes. I've just ordered new uniform at work and have ordered size 12 in everything :D Sounds as though you've had a cracking weekend and will deserved as well...

That's an amazing loss x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Sorry to hear you've not been well, hope you feel better soon. And well done on the loss x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

I think the beans in the recipe makes it less chewy, it's nice though The curry looks good x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Sorry you're still feeling awful, hopefully they'll be able to give you that as a stand down so you can rest up. Almost identical lunches, I had cottage cheese jacket with tomatoes and mixed pickles X x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

I'm sure you'll do well :D 1.5 on for me, catch up from last week and I had a really bad week and lost 2 lbs so I'm ok with that x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Hope you've managed to get some sleep last night and you have a good shift at work today x x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Brilliant first weigh in x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

More notice would have been better for you, I've had shifts like that where they've phoned me last minute, like you don't sleep well so I usually don't find it a problem. In fact I think my body is still in night mode I'm very rarely asleep before 3 or 4 am. I'm glad your boss has appreciated...

Well done on the skinny jeans, I'm sure you'll be in them proper in no time and I want to see pictures And a massive well done for making it through the night shift, not everyone can do them. Sounds like you had a really busy shift but like you said it helps to keep you going. I think most...

It's 275ml of oatly for a HEA, I really like the oatly. Will catch up properly tomorrow back in work at 7am x x x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

The recipe I made today I cut into 12 pieces each piece is 5 syns each. I weighed the gluten and I used 300g to make this batch which was 1200 calories, as this was the only thing with syns in it worked out 60 syns for the whole thing. When you make it weigh the gluten and work out the syns...

Didn't have any nutritional yeast left so left it out, I added a little chilli sauce and herbs and I never added the oil to cut down on the syns. I used butter beans as they were the only white beans I had in the cupboard. I always play with recipes and it's never the same twice lol x Sent from...

I like using my syns on my meals and having something really nice. I'm going to try and up the syns this week to see if it works. Sam is a really talkative dog, he talks to us all the time and I don't mean barking. He makes a sound that sounds like mom which is quite funny and he's normally...

Just made a batch using this recipe, very yummy. Not quite as chewy as the last batch I made without the beans in. I had a piece tonight for tea with some jerk seasoning on :) Thanks for sharing the recipe x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

By some miracle I've managed a 2lb loss, eaten badly all week and was expecting a gain. Meloncollie, that's brill, you must be so chuffed :D When I started I never in a million years thought I'd do as well, love SW wouldn't try anything else x

Lorry drivers are impatient so and so's anyway and are bullies so I wouldn't fell bad about it :) Weird is good, Sam is very strange, he meows all the time, very confused dog. Hope you're having a quieter day today x x

Sounds like one of your not so quiet quiet days ha ha ha. That picture of Dave looking in the tank is so adorable, really cute picture x x x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

That very sounds like an utter t#t, I wouldn't be able to keep my mouth shut. I work with someone like that, she's a team leader like me but is proper up her own butt, and treats everyone else like something on the bottom of her shoe. I never say anything normally but she's been on the back end...

Have you tried making humus? I make sandwich spread as well or casseroles. When I get home I'll have a look for some recipes for you x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Can you put me down for 4 lbs, fingers crossed I'll do it this month. Thanks for setting up another challenge x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

A massive week done on the loss, you doing amazing at the moment I need to follow suit. Every time I go in Aldi's I can't find the benefit bars and I've looked in different stores too. Hope you're having a good weekend x x x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

0.5 lb off for me, star week so happy with this. Didn't complete the challenge but a loss over all so happy with that too :) x

You can do it, I work full time, I'm a part time carer for my partner, I'm doing an NVQ and I crochet for friends and family and I manage it. There are things out there that can make quick tasty syn free meals, I often use tins of chickpea dahl and chilli beans, both free and add veg to bulk...

A massive well done on your pass :happy096::winner::party0019: Considering everything else that has been going on that's a brilliant result :D Poor peggy :( I hope she's on the mend and isn't objecting to the medication too much. I hope Dave and Ellie are doing well too x x x x

Oh I forgot to ask, does anyone know if you can use paneer as a healthy extra? X Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

I press for an hour plus with loads of cans on it and then freeze. Freezing definitely helps and I also squeeze any liquid that's left after it has defrosted. I tend to bake first as well, tried frying without baking and it always falls apart. The smoked one seems to be firmer as well x Sent...

I had my gall bladder out 3 months ago and my losses have really slowed down, well in fact they slowed down when it became infected at christmas. I was hoping they would speed up again after it came out. All I've craved since having it out is spicy food, never eaten so much curry lol. Well done...

You did well then if you kept your hungry day under control and didn't give in to all the naughty stuff. If I'm having a hungry day I usually crave carbs and fruit and veg just don't cut it. Hope you're having a good day x x x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Lunch sounds awesome with the syns. Might have to have a proper Sunday lunch this week not had one in ages. I hate days where you're just hungry all day and nothing helps, usually hormones with me, wish they would go and do one lol x x x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Sounds like you've had a busy couple of shifts, just what you don't need when you're not feeling well :( hope you're starting to feel better and you're having a good day x x c Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Dinner today, mushroom risotto made with pearl barley, a jar of mushrooms from Aldington and topped with cheese and toasted seeds, it was very yummy and syn free :D X Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

I can't believe they didn't send you home. But then to make you stay later is ridiculous :( They should have told you not to come in tomorrow instead of later x x x

The reason why they recommend you do green if you're veggie is you get calcium and fibre from meat, so if you're a meat eater EE works well with just on of each of the healthy extras but as a veggie you might not be getting enough of each, just depends on what you eat. I've always done green...

Sorry to hear yo're feeling so poorly still :( sounds like it's really taken it out of you this weekend. I hope work is kind to you and doesn't make you feel worse. Sending big hugs x x x

After the awful gain last week managed to lose 3 lbs this week :D, thanks Sheila and Kami x

Thanks for the recipe, I will try it next batch I make. I have the American cup measures so that's OK, if you don't a 8oz teacup is the same. So take a teacup and it holds 8 floz that's the right size x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

You look great in the photos :) glad you had a brill but tiring time, hope you get time to recoup before you're back in work. Will catch up properly tomorrow x x x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

If you could post it it would be brill :) x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Love the colour of your hair,hope you've had a good weekend and everything went well x x x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

It's lovely to see you back, glad you had a great holiday. You look great in all the photos x x x Sent from my D6503 using MiniMins.com mobile app

The last time I looked the smoked one was free x

I was a little intimidated by that process that's why I bought the gluten, it cuts out all the rinsing. I will be intrigued to find out how you got on when you've made it x

I've just checked the other 2, the tuscan beans are 1.5 syns per tin and the chilli ones are free :D x x

I work full time, I made the mix up before I went to bed and cooked it over night in a slow cooker and that worked quite well as I didn't have to watch x

I use the chilli beans and add veg to them as a quick cheat for chilli and rice. I've been looking at the fajita ones but not bought them yet. I've just looked online and they're not on there yet but when you put it through the syns calculator they come out at 3 syns per tin with is not bad as...

I made it using the amount of liquid for the medium-firm and I made it using the savoury flavouring. And yes when I'd made it worked out 1 syn per 25g after it was cooked. It is 408 calories per 100g as the dry gluten which is 20 syns, so what I did was worked out how much of the dry gluten I...

I'd say and I know from working in the industry, just because it's a prepaid booking and it says online doesn't mean they won't outbook you if they're full. What I'd do if I were you is phone up on the day and just say to them you're checking they've got you're booking or something similar and...

The only place I've seen it ready to eat in online on vegan/veggie shops and it's usually not that cheap and you have to pay for delivery that's why I bought the gluten and made it myself works out a lot cheaper. These sites sell it VeggieStuff.com...

My tea tonight, baked seitan on stir fried veg and couscous, it was scrumptious

I did cheat a bit with the kneading, I used my bread maker to do this and then took it out before it started the proving bit x

This is the gluten I bought off amazon Gluten 1kg: Amazon.co.uk: Grocery and this worked really well and they delivered it promptly. This pack for just me does loads, I batch make and then freeze it in portions ready to use. I hope you can read these pictures, this is the recipe I use and a...

The nutritional yeast is somewhere on the syns list, I'm sure I've seen it, that's not too bad. I phoned then syns hotline and they had never heard of it too and did not have a clue what it was. She said it wouldn't be syn free even though the mock duck is???? I worked it out as 1 syn per 25g...

I love you hair like that, very pretty :D I like the black bag better out of the 2, you're looking really good x x x

I'm more determined than ever, I'm stubborn so it just makes me want to be more on it. I'm used to yo-yoing a bit as I work shifts and it affects my WI, just miffed this morning as there was no reason for it. Well done on your nomination, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you x

I love the smoked tofu baked with soy, wholegrain mustard and a touch of honey :) Has anyone tried making their own seitan? I made some the other month, a big batch and froze it I prefer this in stir fries to tofu x

I'm going to be good again this week and hopefully it will be gone next week, probably due a star week they come and go as they please with me unfortunately :( Thank you for the kind words :) I did get some good news, won Woman of the Year couldn't stay to the end of group my consultant texted...

A horrible unexpected gain of 4 lbs, so upset and confused as to where it's come from :( x

Sorry not been on long weekend :( And I'm really sorry you've had a bad few days but I'm glad to see you're a bit better. I know it sounds bad but I hope it's the IBS-like symptoms and not a tummy bug that wouldn't be good for your time off and going to a wedding. When you're on plan you're...

I sometimes use pearl barley in risottos instead of rice and I've used bucket wheat and millet in the past it's nice to mix things up. I also make pasta sauces using butternut squash or broccoli cooked down with onions, garlic and herbs till they drop and go sauce like and then top with cheese x

Like the look of that dip, will have to try it x

I do the occasional Red day, you can use tofu and I use soy mince too one of my favs is cottage pie made with soy mince topped with cauli and butternut squash with loads of veg x

So sorry to hear about your chinchilla, you're having such an awful week as far as pets are concerned :( well done on staying on track and not giving in to pizza. Sending you big hugs x x x x x x

2.5 lbs off for me please Kami x

Have you tried "no eggs" and "vegg"? The vegg has more of an egg taste but the no egg is good for baking and cooking with. I used to use the vegg with tofu to make scrambled vegg or you can make a runny yolk with it to go with chips or a breakfast x

The standard supermarkets here don't really cater well for veggies but as there is a very large asian community in Leeds there are loads of asian shops and supermarkets everywhere that sell fruit & veg some of them I've never seen before. They also sell the biggest range of beans, lentils and...

Wish I had a large Tescos near me, the nearest one is miles out and the small one around the corner doesn't sell any veggie/vegan food as such only soy milk. In fact near me isn't very veggie friendly, near me I have a morrisons that has just reduced it's veggie section, a Lidls which doesn't...

That's awful, poor Saddam. You're not having any luck with your bunnies at the moment, I'm sure it's nothing you've done you look after you animals better than most people. Well done all the walking you're doing really well :D I read a meme once saying everyone should work in a customer...

People are so inpatient sometimes, if it was the other way round they wouldn't like it. They're like that at work and they can see you're busy and doing your best but they just don't care, annoys me greatly. Sounds like you did a good job :) You sound so focused at the minute, with good plans...

Sounds like you've had a good weekend. A holiday to look forward to could help keep you on track and it's more than deserved. I'm hoping if Ian goes back to work we could perhaps have a week away over here somewhere next year. I hope you have a good week at work and it isn't too bad x x x

Hi, joining if that's ok? I've been veggie for 2.5 years, was vegan for 6 months. I do mainly green days but I do Red and SE and the occasional EE. I don't usually use both my HEA's as I'm not a big milk drinker and don't usually have cheese every day and I only use free range eggs x

I think your better doing it yourself, you know what is enough for you and when to stop. I think you're doing amazingly well at the minute both for food and exercise and you've been really positive to boot all of which I helping you, a massive well done :D If the bike causes hassle I'll stop...

Well done on another loss :D I think the mix of good food and all the walking you're doing is paying off. I was thinking too, maybe the reason why you're not feeling it as bad this week after manic shifts is because your stamina has built up with the extra exercise you've been doing, fingers...

You can get lots of vegan friendly sweets and chocolate online or Holland and Barrett do quite a few if you have one near you, in fact they're quite good for other vegan foods as well x

Sorry to hear work has been so manic, hope it's not having an adverse affect on your health. I think if you know you're having a day off or a treat night you stick to it like glue more because you know you've got something to look forward to. I find it's harder if you've been good and hardly...

Hi can you put me down for 6 lbs please, really want to hit target this month x

2 on :( Thank you night shift, oh well there's always August x

:( no lie-in. I hope you managed to have you're relaxing afternoon and work wasn't too bad. x x x

Wow, that's some mileage, well done :) I know whatyou mean about people being thoughtless, when I try to have lie ins Ian is terrible he wakes me up saying are you getting up? He makes so much noise, our bedroom is next to the living room and he has the tv on really loud while he's playing on...

Yes, Walton Hall or Wally gardens as we'd call it, all the time. The kids used to love all the turtles in the lake there that would sun bathe on the lillies in hot weather. The petting zoo was the kids favourite as well when they were little :D x x x

I don't know if it's still there but the ice cream parlour where she made the ice creams herself used to be our stop off when we went to Delamere forrest, the chocolate orange was to die for :D Used to take the kids there all the time and take the whole family. We'd split into 2 teams and we'd...

I worked constant nights for 18 months and I found having something sweet like fruit when I was tired and craving sugar helped. I also used to save all my syns for the night so if I wanted a bit of chocolate or some crisps or a hot chocolate I could without going over. I also found making sure I...

Well done :D Another great loss, go you :D Do you know where Spike island is? It's the other side of the Mersey from Wigg island, I used to walk up there from where I lived in Warrington. It's beautiful up there isn't it? I miss my walks up there, my favourite summer time pass time. I used to...

A disappointing 1/2 off please and thank you Daz for all the effort you've put in

Well done on your results that have come trough, I hope the rest follow quickly, I'm sure the overall score will be really good :D You're doing well with your food this week, I'm just like blurgh, can not be bothered lol. I hope it cools down for you soon so you're not boiling to death at work...

Stupid vet, he needs to get off his high horse and realise you were doing the best for the practise by helping where needed instead of just sticking to your job. He was being an grateful so and so!! I've not been hot once yet this year, my internal thermostat has gone haywire, I've even been...

Well done on the loss :bliss:maybe daily syns is better for your body, like you said it could be because you're not restricting yourself on any day your body has started using the calories instead of holding on to them. Must have been a day of awful shifts yesterday, I had one of those and I was...

Those pancakes sound divine :drool: Are we going to get a fashion show? ha ha ha ha. It's nice you're treating yourself you deserve it :) Hope you had a good night last night and having a good day today x x

It's annoying when your weight doesn't do what you want :( Really want to go and see the new planet of the apes we went to see the last one. Hope you're enjoying your coursework free time and you have a good day x x x

STS for me please, really, really annoyed with this as I've had a cracking week and been really good

I lost 6 laptops? Lol

My boobs have gone :( want it to come off my thighs and bum but it's clinging on for dear life lol x

I have ibs that is made worse by certain fibres, if it's playing up I change the kind of fibre I'm eating. I also know what other foods trigger mine and I either reduce them or avoid them altogether. Have you tried peppermint? You have it in different forms, tea, capsules or tablets I take the...

If you do 5 x 30 minutes sessions of exercise a week that's the gold level and like i_am_plankton once that becomes a life time habit (they ask for 2 x 8 weeks) it's at platinum. From what you're saying you're doing enough exercise to get the gold, you just need to get a body magic log and...

I'm with patty, use your syns to make tasty meals and you won't get bored and go off track. I eat twice as much as I did before I started the only difference is the type of food I eat now compared to then. x

Sounds like you've had a good weekend full of naughty food :D Such a pity you had to pay for it today :( What scary film are you watching? And no it was quite informative, telling you about what causes them, what makes them worse and apparently rapid weight loss and IBS can make them worse x x x

Well done on submitting your last bit of coursework :D Not long now. They do do single serve chocolate soy milk at holland & barrett, I think they come in packs of 3. I buy the koko chocolate milk quite a lot and make rice pudding with it :D There was an interesting article in the new mag about...

I'm really scared of some big breeds like, rotties and Dobermans, I know it's down to the owner but I have a full on panic attack if I'm anywhere near them. Had really bad experiences with them when a young child and it's stuck and I can't shake it off :( I do agree a lot of owners don't train...

Sounds like a lovely shift, not often you get chilled shifts. Well done on resisting the naughty goodies :D Sorry you've been in a bad mood :( I hope it's wearing off. x x x

1/2 off for me please, thanks Daz

You did have a good day :D My gran used to breed chihuahuas and they were horrible, snappy little things. Put me off small dogs for life :( It's nice to know people appreciate what you do and give you compliments x x x

It's so nice to have days like that, it makes the world seem right ha ha ha ha ha x x x

I'm glad was good, it's nice having nice shifts where no one goes ape on your ar$e lol. x x x

Well done on your exam and another distinction :D When they "update", "upgrade" or "improve" the computers at work the whole system goes :( It's got to be the worst system going :( I don't mind being a hermit by the time I've been to work sorted everything in the house, sorted Ian and Sam out...

I hope both your mum and you are feeling better today. It must be a worry, wondering if your mum is going to be ok when she goes out :( The quorn steak sandwich sounds yummy and your scandi style sandwich looks delicious :D Hope you've had a better day today x x x

So sorry to hear your mum was so poorly, she sounds like a very stubborn, independent woman, it's probably what keeps her going but everyone needs help sometimes. I hope she's starting to feel a little better. You sound like you were very busy yesterday, hope you're not too bad today. x x x

Glad Ellie was ok at work, sounds like she had a very cosy kennel to keep her calm :) I do with most meals but sometimes I just want things like chips,eggs and beans and it hasn't done me any harm. On saying that the amount we both eat of fruit and veg in the other meals will make up for it. Not...

Sorry you're feeling poorly :( They shouldn't just dump it on you like that and expect you be ready, glad you've sorted it though :) Really good food day :) I don't always have superfree with my meals I think doing Green days and being veggie we get loads of it throughout the day anyway. the...

2 lb off for me please :D

Sounds like a really hectic weekend, no wonder you were aching yesterday. So many poorly animals :( hope they're all on the mend and you're felling better today. Sounds like you had a good evening yesterday. Hope you enjoy your tea out tonight x x x

Can you put me down for 5 lbs please? Hopefully I'll hit it this month

You need to keep your energy up :) Hope work hasn't been too bad. You do know they changed the alpen lights? The new ones are no longer a HEB :'( If you can still get the 79 calorie ones they're still a HEB but the new ones are 98 calories and they've reduced the fibre. I was at work searching...

I think it's so high because it's got 18g of fat in it :( Maybe the daily syn thing works lol. Well have a nice rest day if that's what you need :) That's really sweet, they sound like they're getting along great x x x

According to the online syn calculator it's 14 syns for the full packet. Well done on a fabulous loss :D and well done on the presentation, go you :talk017: It's sounds like you had a brilliant day yesterday, and it sounds like Dave had a whale of a time too :D Hope you're not paying for it...

3 lbs off for me please :D Didn't hit my target at least it was a loss over all :)

That tuna salad looks gorgeous :) Fish is the only thing I miss :( What tuna did you use? That question about the dog was ridiculous with all the campaigning going on about not leaving dogs in hot cars. If you did that you'd end up with your window out through :( I'll let you know when we're...

It's funny you said you don't fell deprived using your syns daily, that's what my consultant said SW were trying to get through to us. She said if you save them on the days you're saving you feel like you're on a proper diet or depriving yourself and you're more likely to go off the rails. Where...

Sorry you've been so poorly this weekend, not surprising considering you did 5 days in a run I think it was too much for you :( I'm sure your friends and family realise that sometimes you're not up to keeping dates. Well done on 100% week, you've done really well :D Ha ha ha ha ha we've been...

Back on nights so an awful gain of 3.5 lbs as I went straight from work :cry:

Sorry not been on, hectic few days. Glad you had a good weekend off plan :D yummy food, mmmm :) Food for this week is looking good, right back on track. Your trip to the clinic sounded a bit of a waste of time, I can understand why you'd be disappointed I would be too. It's silly that they're...

Hope you're having a good weekend and you're feeling ok x x x

Hope you're feeling better today and work was ok. x x x

Thank you, probably will do but not for a couple of months after the bill heavy month we've had and Sam needs to go to the vets next week to have his ear looked at :( I know that feeling when you're trying to be good and then family offer you everything you shouldn't have :( And then you get...

1 lb off for me please. Good result for the week I've had :D

Your headache sounds awful, probably is tension with all the phone calls you've made today :( I've heard good things about it, may have to have a look. We're seriously thinking about getting a cineworld unlimited pass, there's not one in Leeds but there's one in Wakefield and one in Bradford...

Sorry you've got a nasty headache, I hope it soon goes. Good news on the breakdown cover :D And glad you've got you're insurance sorted after all that hassle, silly isn't it? Good job you kept the original quote x x x

Saw Sven on FB, looking good :D I bet you're a happy bunny getting your car :) Where have you been for a drive? Hope you're having a good day x x x

A massive well done on your distinctions :D Glad work was ok today, I think it helps when you're on long shifts you wouldn't want a long sh1tty shift :( That cat's name is awesome may have to nick if I ever get a chance of getting another cat :) And I'm so jealous of you handling the baby...

I had my gall bladder out 3 weeks ago because I had a nasty infection in it at Christmas, if you're eating low fat, non spicy food I can't see what's triggering it other than your gall bladder being deceased in some way. They told me to stick to mainly carbs and proteins and that would calm it...

By'eck I feel tired just reading that never mind doing it. Put your feet up and enjoy a film :) Naughty bunnies :( hopefully they'll settle down soon. It won't let me see the pictures :( Your tea sounds yummy :drool: x x x

How's your day been? Hope you've had a good one x x x

Glad to be of some use lol. Asda had the quorn steaks and chilled products 3 for £5, I got some the other day and got a packet of their wild garlic and parsley sausages. Now I feel old I was 16 when beetlejuice came out :eek: Loved Ghost busters and adored back to the future, I think I went to...

The t'key ones are free :D I love beetlejuice :) I never liked the 80's music but loved the films spent so much of my time going to piccies with my mates, so of the best times of my childhood :D x x

I think you can safely say you've passed the test laid out by the SW gods :D I don't fancy that Edge of Tomorrow, seems like a sci-fi version of groundhog day lol. Not a sci-fi fan so I might give that one a miss. According to the SW site they're 3 syns each :) The quorn t'key ones are nice, I...

So glad you're feeling better and had a good day yesterday, about time :D Well done on resisting the naughty food and sticking to it :angel09: Ian wants to see A Million Ways to Die in the West, we both watch family guy and American dad and loved Ted. Might have to go and see it before I go...

2 lbs off for me please :D

I'm not surprised you're clumsy, you're not getting enough sleep :( I will be keeping everything crossed you get some tonight, it won't be helping your gall bladder all this stress and being physically exhausted. I know you don't want an op and I understand you have very good reasons for not...

Sorry work was so bad, i think we all have days like that, I know I do where I feel like walking out and coming back in and starting again. And last night sounded awful, strange dreams can really weird you out, I dreamt the other day I was pregnant with my ex husband??? I can never figure out...

Sorry to hear about your nan, another thing for you to worry about as if you've not got enough already :( I'm not surprised you're not feeling well after all that stress and little sleep, I hope you manage to have a quieter day today to recoup a little and hope you get a bit more sleep tonight...

So sorry your day was marred :( The treatment sounds amazing and I think a day of you doing that again and nothing else sounds like a plan, do it :) I love the new bunny, especially his little tash he has either side of his nose :D Good news about the tax credit, any extra will help. And I'm...

Can you put me down for 5 lbs please? And thanks for sorting out the challenge again :) x

1.5 on for me :( thank you Daz

Well done on getting through the weekend and staying on plan, you did really well to do both. I'm not surprised you've been popping pain killers those sort of hours would wipe anyone out. Congrats on the new bunny, I hope he settles in quickly :) And that silly woman needs a reality check!! I...

I hope you're ok and work hasn't been too bad for you x x x