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    Ste's food diary! Comments, suggestions and advice very welcome!

    Well, it's about time I started writing everything down again. I'm almost at target, but I put a lb on this week and I imagine much of that will have been because I wasn't watching closely enough what I was up to. So here we go again!
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    YAY !!! Lost a Stone ....

    Well done! You're nearly half way there. It's all straightforward from here, you just need to stick to it and keep doing what you're doing and you'll be sure of success in advance of your wedding. Good luck, Ste x
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    Emski is Leaving The Building :(

    Well done on your success and hard work so far and good luck with things in the future. My advice? Keep an eye on stuff. You've worked out by now how to reign things in if they get out of hand. It sounds like you've got a pretty good handle on things so I'm sure it'll all work out. But it's...
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    The last mile in my weight loss marathon!

    Heh thanks! I think you might be right re the not losing any more thing. I'm going to have a think about it over the next few days and go from there. Cheers for that! x
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    The last mile in my weight loss marathon!

    I'll start a new thread later on, but meanwhile for those who are reading this one - here's my before and after pics. Ste Before and After
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    Effects of indulgence

    How much you can get away with depends on a complex set of factors including how much you have already lost that week, how many calories you went off plan to eat, how much of that was fat etc etc. What's true is that it affects weight loss less than people think. If you stick to the plan...
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    The last mile in my weight loss marathon!

    Oh, and re pics.... ok! I'll upload some tomorrow!
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    The last mile in my weight loss marathon!

    Thanks for all your messages folks! Harrie - Yeah, I think I maybe am a bit ready to jack it all in. I am worried about stopping being on plan and going off the rails, but I honestly think that I can maintain. I feel like I've learnt how to do that - weigh myself, see I've gained a pound...
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    The last mile in my weight loss marathon!

    OK so let's get the numbers out of the way. I started at 16 stone 5lb with a BMI of 31.9 in September. I'm now 12 stone 8lb with a BMI of 24.5. I've lost almost 4 stone and my target is 8lb away. I had hoped to get to target by January. Then I moved it to February and now it's March. I'm...
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    Fourth Weigh In

    Well done! Ste x
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    whats the most?.........

    Homemade cheeseburgers with cinnamon (Free on red or Extra Easy using 1 HEXA) Fry some onions in Fry Light and when they are almost done add some mushrooms (sliced very small) and a teaspoon of cinnamon. Put to one side. Take a handful of lean mince and add a beaten egg. Mix it all up and...
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    whats the most?.........

    Chicken and Cheese Pesto with Spaghetti and Rocket. (3 syns and one HEXA on Extra Easy) Take a chicken breast and slice it through the middle (but not the edges) with a sharp knife to create a pocket. Add some cheese (HEXA) and then fold up the chicken breast so it looks like a breast...
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    Week 5 WI - STS

    I think the official advice from Slimming World is that having no HEXA won't affect your weight loss and it is simply recommended for good health, but I'm not convinced. Weight loss is complex, but we know for sure that being as healthy as we can, including ensuring we are getting enough...
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    Week 5 WI - STS

    This looks great to me. Personally, I wouldn't up your syns any higher. My only question is... where are your HEXAs? Do you use milk in tea/coffee or something that isn't written down? If things STS again, it might be worth considering throwing a few green days into the mix or having a go...
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    shall i join slimming world?

    Hi Becki Welcome along to our little part of Minis! I'd couldn't recommend SW enough for you. I've never tried Slim Fast, but I did get to a stage where I was counting and limiting calories and I found it endlessly difficult. There is a world of difference between that and SW... and in my...
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    O/T - anyone had their appendix out - advice needed

    Yeah, the worst pain ever. The doctor said I had a day or two before it would have burst aswell. But the worst bit for me was standing up for the first time after the operation. Horrible!
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    O/T - anyone had their appendix out - advice needed

    This might be nothing but no, it isn't normal to experience pain under the scar after a couple of months. If, a year on, you're still experiencing pain (or it has come on recently) then you should see a doctor. It's probably nothing, but you need to check that the scar tissue hasn't gone...
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    Who are the best dieters - men or women?

    I must confess that I find it a little frustrating when people say that it is 'easy' for men to loose weight. Purely biologically speaking, it is 'easier' for a man to loose weight than a woman... but that's doesn't make it easy. And, as was alluded to earlier, there are complex social factors...
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    1st week weigh-in

    Well done! 3lb is a great start. Just think, if you keep that up - you'll be at target by Easter! Good luck, Ste x
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    bowyers sausages

    Ooh I love these. My favourites! Apparently they have bits of rice in them to bulk them out as there is so little fat. But, you'd never know!
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    Clothes on // Clothes off!

    Thanks for all your messages folks. I was hoping to avoid the gym, but looks like I've got to give it a shot! Keep your fingers and toes crossed for me! Cheers Ste x
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    Breakfast ideas

    - Two weetabix (HEXB) and a banana with some milk from your HEXA - Large bowl of fruit and berries with low fat natural yoghurt - Bacon, egg, beans and brown bread (HEXB) - Beans on Toast (bread HEXB) - Bran Flakes (HEXB) and Milk (HEXA) and kiwi fruit - Scrambled egg with mushrooms and...
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    Clothes on // Clothes off!

    Thanks for all your posts folks. I'm fortunate enough not to have any excess skin that I can see. I guess given I've got a stone or so to go that I can't rule out that possibility, but for the moment I'm okay I think. Fingers crossed. My issue is 'lumps' of fat in bad places. Although my...
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    Clothes on // Clothes off!

    OK, so I know the title of this thread sounds like it's going to be very dodgy... but I promise it really isn't! I've lost over three stone, and I'm guessing I have about a stone to go - although I haven't completely decided when to stop and I'm not quite sure how to make that decision. I'm...
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    club 10

    Club 10 is an effort by Slimming World to mark and recognise the importance of loosing 10 per cent of your body weight. It's seen as a milestone and, for those with quite a bit to loose (more than, say, a stone or two): it is the first target you work towards at SW. The reason for this that...
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    baked apple

    Because it changes the consistency of the food to the extent that it is less filling. It also alters the fibre content. Free foods are free not only because they are low in calories/fat etc, but also because they have a high density and make you feel full. If you drink a glass of apple...
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    Extra Easy on Body optimise

    Thanks for posting Rebecca. Here's my question to you, which I'll post here rather than email in to make things easier for you. I actually think that, for £20 a month, people should be able to email you and you should be able to answer them... but I guess that's another issue. My question...
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    What were your first week losses?

    I lost 6lb in my first week. I haven't really had that many HUGE losses, although I regularly loose 2-4lbs, I'm not one of those people who manage 6-7lb losses. Slow but steady wins the race! I could have lost much quicker but I use flexible syns fortnightly or so, and go through about 80...
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    one hell of a day.

    I hope you and your family are doing as well as can be expecting during this difficult time for you all. I hope you find some peace in the coming days and do let us know if there's anything that anyone can do. Now, here for my twopenneth: I say sod the diet and don't feel an inch of guilt...
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    How much do you all spend on shopping a week???

    I remember when I started Slimming World shelling out for things like Fry Light, Balsamic Vinegar, pesto, frozen quorn etc looked like it was going to be very expensive: my first 'shop' on Slimming World worked out at about £100 (just for me) and I figured it was going to be quite expensive to...
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    To everyone on slimming world - plz read x

    Thank you! And welcome again. It's lovely to see you popping around the boards and being so nice to everyone! Ste x
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    What did you used to eat?

    I was a terrible eater, now I think about it. Being single, cooking wasn't a priority and much more of a chore. I'd order takeaway or have fast food 3-4 times per week. In addition, I'd have at least one chocolate bar a day and often two or three. I even used to have bad...
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    WEIGH IN

    Good luck! Let us know how you get on. Ste x
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    Half ton son....his mum is defo a feeder!

    Grr! I want to know the end of the story! A break away from each other can't be a bad thing. But here's hoping she doesn't feed the kids on the school bus like she did her son!
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    Half ton son....his mum is defo a feeder!

    I can't believe the first thing she gave him was a hot dog!
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    Half ton son....his mum is defo a feeder!

    Ah I see yeah. I'm glad she's seeing a psychologist!
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    Half ton son....his mum is defo a feeder!

    Dunno about Munchausens, think that's more where they make things up? She looks to me like she's desperate for love... she can't say 'I love you' to him more than she does. This isn't normal behaviour for a 19 year old and a mother! So, she gave him food and he loved her because of it. They...
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    LittleBottle's Yummy Day

    Yep, you're doing it right. It is similar to Mix 2 Match, in that you don't have to worry about whether you're on a red day or a green day: but the important part of it is that you literally measure your plate into 1/3 and the rest. The 1/3 should be food that is free on red or green and the...
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    Half ton son....his mum is defo a feeder!

    Certainly no quality of life. He's spent the last three years basically in his bedroom eating. What a shame. I wonder if the mother secretly enjoys it in some weird way? Otherwise, why would she do it?
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    HELP

    You don't have enough posts. You need 25, or 50 maybe I can't remember. If you go to the technical help section of the main minis forum, it has an explanation there.
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    Half ton son....his mum is defo a feeder!

    Yeah I'm watching it. Poor lad. 'He likes good food too, like broccoli.... erm.... well with lots of cheese on it of course!' How many burgers has she bought him today?!
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    KJS fodder

    You asked me to have a look at your food diary and I did - and I really can't see anything wrong with what you're doing on EE: looks to me like you're following it pretty much to the letter! The only couple of things I would mention are: - 5 a day. It looks like you're doing this a lot of...
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    Couple can't adopt because...

    Most adoptive parents would do anything in order to adopt. They're aching to have children. The first thing this couple did was not ask why, how, what they could or what support they might get to help (some local councils have been known to help potential adopters who need to loose weight by...
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    Extra Easy

    Yep that's it. You get one HEXA and one HEXB, unlike doing red and green days where you get two - as has been said. Just to mention though: it's not compulsory to eat 1/3 of your plate with superfree food, it's a suggestion that will boost weight loss. You should (in theory!) still loose...
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    Couple can't adopt because...

    OK I know this isn't going to be very popular, but I support their decision. It's right to say that smoking and drinking etc affect health too - and that's part of the assessment process. Many councils now will not allow smokers to adopt at all, some won't allow them to adopt if they smoke...
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    Consequences of not having HE and syns?

    Oh yeah... and syns. Again, don't force yourself. Try and get through a minimum of five. My consultant actually says something like 'if you want fast results, cut down on your syns from the beginning'.
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    Consequences of not having HE and syns?

    It's tough for people who aren't into dairy I think. The official Slimming World line is something like 'we think it's better for you to have your HEXs but if you don't it won't affect your losses'. If you really can't stomach your HEXAs, I say try some other options like you are doing, but if...
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    Original How many ppl wi before class wi

    Here's the science behind why several times daily weighing is not a good idea. They key part of what you said here was 'depending on what I have eaten during the day'. Because - the food we eat and have in our body at any one time plays an important part in what our weight will show on the...
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    weight

    Weighing yourself once on a set of scales that you bought for a few quid from Argos doesn't mean you've put on 6lbs. This is why you should weigh yourself once a week on a professional scale at the same time, preferably wearing the same or similar clothes. Don't be annoyed, and stick to it...
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    Original How many ppl wi before class wi

    There's boys here too! I used to weigh every day. But it started to put me off when I had a little (normal) gain day-to-day. So I try my hardest now to weigh only weekly at class. I do cheat, particularly if I've had flexible syns. But most weeks I stick to it - and it's much better...
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    weight

    OK firstly, don't worry. It might not be the case that you have put that much weight on. Are you using the same scales? Have you moved the scales? Are the scales breaking? Are you wearing the same clothes? Might you have retained some water? I once read that I'd put on 2lb and an hour...
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    calories and syns

    Syns are calculated not just via calories but also by density of the food per calories in it and carbs, protein, fat etc. So there isn't a formula for working out how many calories equals one syn, therefore how many calories you need to burn to burn up a syn. Sorry! Ste
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    The last damn stone!

    Thanks for all your replies! I guess I'm just kinda anxious because I actually haven't found it all that difficult. I'm also worried about it staying off once I've lost it all - but that's another thread for another day!
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    The last damn stone!

    That's really good, glad it's working out for you. Was your consultant okay with you dropping your target like that? I wasn't sure whether I would get away with doing that as I thought it might look like I was just getting in for free but still loosing!
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    Need to lose weight! Slimming world any good?

    Hey Paul I had about four stone to loose too, now about a stone. So three stone gone since September. That was pretty much sticking to it completely, just the occasional (maybe monthly?) day off eating whatever I wanted. When I did that, the plan allows you to pull it back that week and do...
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    The last damn stone!

    Hey Lou Thanks for your post. We have similar BMIs and weight loss! How are you finding maintaining? Going ok?
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    Hi and Help

    Morrisons Meat Free Mince, frozen 100g Original 2 Syns Green 2 Syns Looks like you've only used a couple of syns. Don't worry! Good luck with it all. Keep trying and I promise you'll loose! Ste x
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    *The Friday Five*

    1) What are you most afraid of? Mice. Death. Hah sorry, not very cheery! 2) What does the last text message you received say? "Pop round now if you like but I warn you I'm in my dressing down and look really rough!" Hah. My mate went out last night and I want to borrow a DVD! 3) When...
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    The last damn stone!

    I'm really pleased with my losses so far on Slimming World. I've slipped a couple of times but I've never put weight on or stayed the same. The least I've lost in a week has been 1lb. When I have slipped, I've always managed to pull it back by doing a couple of Success Express days or adding...
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    Hi and Help

    Hi Molly Welcome along. Firstly, don't worry. It's your first week, your first couple of days. We all made mistakes in our first week, heck: I still make them now! You've had a few syns and even if you went over your 15 allowance for the day, it won't affect your losses too much as a one...
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    2nd day on EE

    Apart from the missing fruit and veg, yep it's fine! I know what you mean about the lower syn values - that is one totally cool thing about EE!
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    Hey... I'm new, can I be in your gang?

    Ah yeah. I wasn't sure, if you were in hotels, whether or not you had a work expense account: in which case it would be okay! There are other suggestions on this board re things with boiling water, but check out Mug Shots too. Most of them are free and they're quite filling. There's the time...
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    Hey... I'm new, can I be in your gang?

    Hi Jude Welcome along! I think it is useful having the starter packs, just so you can remind yourself of the full rules of the plan. Could you consider going along to a group once, joining and getting the books? You'd also get a proper explanation of the plan. I know you said you've done...
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    green days or red days? Which one is better for weight loss?

    They work. For me, they work equally to red days or maybe a little better. Some people say do a red day before weigh in and it will boost your loss, but I'm not sure. Both of them work equally for me and most hardcore SW-ers at my group do mostly green days and have good losses. Good luck...
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    Weight losses on Extra Easy

    Yeah, well the official thing is that you must have two HEXbs if you are doing red/green and one-two HEXas. One is enough as far as getting your calcium is concerned, but there was always the option to have more than one if you wanted milk and cheese (which I always do!). As far as HEXbs are...
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    Can someone look at my menus for today please?

    Looks to me and if you're eating that kinda food then yeah, EE works really well! The only thing I'd say is that you've only fitted in four of your five a day, assuming the veg in your spag bol was enough to count as one portion each. I know it's hard, and I'm rubbish at it sometimes, but it'd...
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    Weight losses on Extra Easy

    I forgot, one thing that is great is a full English breakfast - with beans! It used to be so annoying that I couldn't have beans with a full English on a red day - with EE - you can! Without using up a HEXb! Woohoo!
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    Weight losses on Extra Easy

    In one week following Extra Easy every day to the letter, I lost 1 1/2lb. I'm quite a way into my weight loss journey, so that's not a bad loss - although I usually average about 2lb a week when I'm sticking to it completely so perhaps a little less. I won't be doing it again though I don't...
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    McVitie's Jaffa Cakes

    Thanks very much! x
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    McVitie's Jaffa Cakes

    Can anyone tell me how many syns they are per biscuit? I asked an hour ago in the syn request bit but no-one has replied and I'm dying for one but daren't in case they are too high! Heh thanks!
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    McVitie's Jaffa Cakes

    Can you tell me how many syns per biscuit? I haven't been to group before Christmas and my password has stopped working! Thanks, Ste
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    Been MIA and sick!

    Yep you can do EE for just one day. Or one whole week. Or whatever you like. Don't forget - only one HEXa and one HEXb though! Good luck with it all, Ste
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    SW or WW (also posted on ww thread)

    It would be very boring if we were all the same and, yep, we're going to recommend what has worked for us I guess. On the crisps and chocolate thing, to be fair, it is often said by WW members that this is a plus point of doing the diet - you said it yourself a couple of times Starlight. In...
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    SW or WW (also posted on ww thread)

    Just posted this on the same thread on the WW board, thought I'd post it here too for ease of reference. I'd say have a look and a search on the forums to see if you can find an idea of the kind of 'free' foods on Slimming World. If you look at those foods and bear in mind you can eat as many...
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    WW or SW

    I'd say have a look and a search on the forums to see if you can find an idea of the kind of 'free' foods on Slimming World. If you look at those foods and bear in mind you can eat as many of them as you like as much as you like without restriction ('there's no such thing as too much free food'...
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    SW or WW (also posted on ww thread)

    I wouldn't worry about eating too many free foods. The good thing about SW is that if you get bored or stuck in a rut with free foods, it forces you too cook more to make nice things which can only be a good thing rather than eating ready meals etc. At the end of the day, the plans will both...
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    Original Help with everything snd slowcookers!

    Welcome along! I agree absolutely that you were right to start early. Lots of people in my group (even those who had been coming for a while!) kinda gave up in mid December and had a few gains... saying they were at Christmas parties. I stuck to it right up until Christmas Eve, then I had...
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    is this right

    Yep you can do this and have rice and do it every day if you wanted to. Although you might get a bit fed up of curry! But remember, you can only have one HEXa and one HEXb if you do this. And yep, you can do this just for one day or every day if you want. It's like red days and green days...
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    SW rules?

    Just buy the books on Ebay if you're not sure. Green days - unlimited pasta, potatoes, fruit, veg, baked beans etc Red days - unlimited fish, meat, fruit, veg Each day 2 'healthy extra' A choices and 2 'healthy extra' B choices 1 HEXA = 330ml skimmed milk, 250ml semi-skimmed, 42g low fat...
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    Green Day Day recipes

    Of course I absolutely appreciate any effort to make this site better and easier for people to use. I didn't realise I'd suggested I hadn't? Gosh, things seem a little tetchy around here lately!
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    Green Day Day recipes

    Very cool. But a little redundant in the new year as soon as Nice and Easy comes in and red days and green days are a thing of the past?
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    Body optomise - worth the money?

    Personally, I don't think the 'extras' are worth it in Body Optimise. Is there any particular reason you don't want to go to classes? If you really don't want to go, I'd just join and go once, get all the books and then weigh in weekly at Boots or something. Or buy the books from EBay...
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    New Slimming World Programme - please read

    Well, we've been given a full photocopy of the new plan and encouraged to try it this week. So it is available to some members! SW can't really complain if consultants (apparently most in our area have given it out) are encouraging their members to try it. If we're trying it - we're going to...
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    New Slimming World Programme - please read

    I do remember reading about SW complaints about copyrighted information being shared. From what I recall, they asked that we didn't directly copy anything from SW literature but that we were allowed to discuss the plan generally. That's why I was so careful to make sure I didn't copy anything...
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    New Slimming World Programme - please read

    I went out of my way on this post to ensure that I posted from memory what I was told and did not copy anything directly from SW literature that had been copied to me. This plan is public knowledge amongst all of my group, hence why I felt it was fair to post.
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    My First Day

    Ah sorry, you've posted whilst I was writing that! Yep, you made a really good choice (9 syns sandwich) if you were stuck. Hope you have a good rest-of-the-week and keep enjoying it all. x
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    My First Day

    Hey! Your diary looks great to me. Just a couple of thoughts: I know it's a hassle sometimes when you're working... but have you thought about making yourself a free lunch instead of buying a sandwich? You could make a massive egg salad.. or turn the day into Mix2Match and have an egg and...
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    Syn Values

    I can't find that spread. If you need to know exactly, you can post the portion size, carbs, protein, calories and fat content from the side of the packet. If I were you, I'd work off two syns per teaspoon if it's a light spread. For future syn requests, you can post in the 'Syn Values'...
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    Lunchtime service. Menus. Opinions pls

    This looks great and I'd for sure be ordering some if you delivered to my area. It'd obviously be much easier for me to order it on the day rather than a week in advance though! So I wish I lived in Bedford! I'm not sure it'd be an easy sell to ask people to order a week's worth in advance...
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    newbies

    Green day: A massive jacket potato (or two if you're hungry!) and quorn chilli with loads of veg in the chilli served with salad (and a bit of balsamic vinegar). It's fab and totally free so you can save up your syns or use them on something else that day. You can also make a big batch of...
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    My name is Brittany and i have an addiction...

    27p! That's good! I thought my local Co-op had a good deal on with 3 for £1.20. But I'd def stock up at 27p each! I can eat two or three of these a day. My favourite is toffee!
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    Syn Values

    Aldi Stores Cucina, Instant Savoury Risotto Rice with Mushrooms & Garlic, dried 150g sachet Original 26½ Syns Green Free Low fat spread on your bread or potato is not HE or free, it's synned. If you give us the name and brand of the spread, I'll check how many for you. They're usually...
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    Urgh I'm ill... any advice gratefully received.

    Yeah, the paracetamol did help and brought my temperature down. I would never have thought to take paracetamol as I only usually take it if I have a headache or sore throat - but it's made it much more manageable. So thanks very much to all that suggested it! I'm glad I had some Lemsip in too!
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    Urgh I'm ill... any advice gratefully received.

    Thanks very much for all your messages folks. I've been in bed most of the day, still not feeling too good. The sickness has calmed down... but I've not eaten anything so that's probably why. I've been taking paracetamol throughout the day and sipping on water. I've also had a little fruit...
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    Urgh I'm ill... any advice gratefully received.

    Yeah, I'll have another - it's four hours. Quick question for anyone who is in the know - I'm currently led in bed wearing tracksuit bottoms, a jumper and a dressing gown. The heating is on full blast and I'm under the covers. I'm still shivering. Am I supposed to keep trying to make...
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    Urgh I'm ill... any advice gratefully received.

    Yeah there's no rash and I'm not struggling with light so think I can rule out meningitis. Thanks everyone. It's probably just a bug... but for some reason it feels much much worse this time than when I've got something in the past. I'm sipping some Lemsip. It's staying down for the...
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    Urgh I'm ill... any advice gratefully received.

    Thanks Sue. I've called them three times now and they simply won't come out. If I'm still as bad tomorrow, I'll personally speak to my GP and ask her to come. Meanwhile, I'm hoping someone can suggest something that can make me feel better right now as I can't tell you how rubbish I feel...
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    Urgh I'm ill... any advice gratefully received.

    I forgot to mention, I also have a really sore neck and a bit of a headache. If anyone has any suggestions as to what I can do/what pills I can try etc... I'd be so so grateful and I'm feeling really rubbish right now.
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    Urgh I'm ill... any advice gratefully received.

    I woke up this morning at 730am with terrible stomach pains, desperate for the loo. I went and twenty minutes later threw up. Until around 2pm, I had terrible diahrreoa, sickness and stomach cramps. I didn't eat anything but couldn't keep down a glass of water. I've been sipping water...
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    WOOP WOOP DANIEL GONE!

    JLS to win!
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    Update on the Ready Meals idea. More opinions pls!

    On the stuff you were saying earlier in the thread... of course you can't say it is endorsed by Slimming World or approved by Slimming World in any way. But I don't think there is anything wrong with saying 'healthy meals available, can be used on a variety of diets including Slimming World...
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    Oh the embarrassment....

    I agree. What on earth is Miss Slinky? Congrats on your losses, you should be very proud. You've obviously worked hard and stuck at it and I bet you look great. But don't feel forced into entering some Slimming World competition, likely to exist in order to market the organisation. Do...
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    Hey I am back!! and have a question re tomato soup!

    Check out Heinz Weight Watchers Tomato Soup. It's really good, tastes just the same as the real one to me. Creamy mmm. :) It's 3 1/2 syns on both green and red days. I sometimes have it for lunch with a brown bun (HEXB). They've recently reviewed some of the soups on Healthy Extras. From...
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    Hi There, I am new to the site!

    Hi Sarah Welcome aboard. It sounds like you're all set to follow Slimming World. Good luck! Are you books up to date? If you've got any questions, just post them and I'm sure someone will be able to help out. Hope it all goes well, Ste
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    Arguement with OH about SW

    That's totally true. The vast majority of straight men that I know that are with women think they have somehow managed to 'win her over' even though they are not good enough themselves. Give him hell for having a go at you. But bear in mind that it aint all that easy to be a bloke...
  106. N

    Arguement with OH about SW

    Sorry to hear you've had a tough time with your fella. I can't and won't justify what he said, but I guess I just want to point out that weight is a pretty dodgy issue for some blokes. We're not supposed to care about it, it isn't something we can talk to women about (cause it makes us feel...
  107. N

    Whats for tea?

    Thanks!
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    Whats for tea?

    Ooh that sounds nice! Do you have the recipe?
  109. N

    Back to slimming world from CD. How many sins?

    You loose a lot of water from glycogen when you do VLCDs, so it's likely that if you haven't followed their maintenance plan that you will put on a little. But you can try a few red days in the first week or two to slowly reintroduce food/carbs which should help. You shouldn't gain too much or...
  110. N

    Back to slimming world from CD. How many sins?

    Ha! I'm a super fast typer :) x
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    Very interested in Slimming World, but Dont Know anything about it ?!?!?!

    Sounds like Green days would work well for you. I posted on a similar thread a few weeks ago http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world/60191-losses-sw.html#post932123 with more info on the diet. But I'm sure you can read around or google the diet to get more info. Good luck, Ste x
  112. N

    Back to slimming world from CD. How many sins?

    It's 7 syns per serving. It's quite high, but then it is a meal replacement. On SW, meals should come largely from free foods. So I guess it makes sense that a meal replacement product would be quite high. If you need a hand with working out any more syn values, there's a thread in the...
  113. N

    Back to slimming world from CD. How many sins?

    Well done on such a great loss with CD. I know a few people who've shifted from a VLCD to SW... and many of them have gone straight onto a week or two of red days... trying to slowly come out of ketosis. On the porridge thing... if you post the following I can work it out for you. Per 100g...
  114. N

    funny things that happen in class

    We have a woman in our group who does not follow the plan at all, doesn't count her syns, ignores healthy extras and just tries to eat free food. She ignores in particular the syns in alcohol and has a couple of takeaways a week. The rest of the time, she just tries to eat more free food. She...
  115. N

    soooo worried

    I went to Italy (dreaded but very lovely pizzas!) and didn't particularly watch too much what I was doing. I avoided having pizza every day, but I did have two I think. I had a couple of days of pasta in tomato based sauces. But I also had a couple of ice creams and drank probably four days...
  116. N

    soooo worried

    Why not try a couple of days of Success Express before you go? That might help you loose a lb or two. 11/16lbs is an awful lot to put on in two weeks. Perhaps they've got quite a bit to loose? Sometimes, people who have more to loose put on and loose in more dramatic measures than those with...
  117. N

    Paul`s Diary.....

    It's probably important to realise the long term stuff with Slimming World. Here's the thing. Diets like Lighter Life, Cambridge and Lipotrim, in my view, are great for fast weight loss... but not all that great at ensuring long term stability. Most of them have some kind of 'maintenance'...
  118. N

    thursday menu

    Yep, looks good but not much. I'd say try and get your five-a-day in on top of what you've written - your fruit and salad will help with this. Also, I'd try and have at least a couple of syns... unless you are saving them up for some reason. Have a good day Ste x
  119. N

    Eating to much?????????

    Hey Paul I just replied to this post in the food diary section. Here's what I put: Alright Paul Yep, that all looks good to me - definitely not too much. And lots of free food and fruit which is good. The only thing I'd mention is Healthy Extras. Are you eating these? You should be having...
  120. N

    Paul`s Diary.....

    Alright Paul Yep, that all looks good to me - definitely not too much. And lots of free food and fruit which is good. The only thing I'd mention is Healthy Extras. Are you eating these? You should be having 1-2 servings of HEXA per day (calcium: 250ml semi-skimmed milk, small amount 28g of...
  121. N

    Is it possible to eat too much free food?

    I totally agree. I think there are many people who eat when they're bored or emotional, though. I'm not sure it's easy or often even possible to stop this . I know lots of slim people who eat when they're bored or emotional. Our relationship with food is complex and difficult and SW can't...
  122. N

    Is it possible to eat too much free food?

    Oh but PS I do have an exception to this. That's Mullerlights. I could easily, if I let myself, eat 10 of these when I'm hungry. That would be 1000 calories. I wouldn't be breaking any Slimming World rules if I did this - I was hungry and they are free. I'm 'filling up on free foods' -...
  123. N

    Is it possible to eat too much free food?

    There's no doubt that the ultimate rule of loosing weight is: if you eat less calories than you burn... you will loose weight. However, I'm not sure things are quite as simple as munkypooh says. Free foods have a high 'energy density'. This means that the amount of calories given up off by...
  124. N

    *creeps in*

    Hi Ann-Marie Welcome to our little bit of Minis! I'm sure you'll have realised by now that this site is really helpful in many different ways. I had a similar amount to lose as you... and I'm about half way there - so hopefully that proves that it can work if you stick to it! I have a...
  125. N

    Ste's food diary! Comments, suggestions and advice very welcome!

    I know I said I wasn't going to keep up with a food diary... but today I'm having a flexible syns day (allowing myself 30 syns for a night out)... so I'm going to write down everything I plan to have and compare it to tomorrow to check whether I'm on track! So, today isn't supposed to be a...
  126. N

    quark??? Any ideas of something yummy to make with it?

    I bought three pots that are sat there in the fridge doing nothing too... the only thing I've done with them so far as been made some stuffed mushrooms... which was quite nice. I tried to put some options hot chocolate in it too to make a 'mousse' but it wasn't very nice! So, I'd be interested...
  127. N

    booze

    The old classic... vodka and diet coke. 2 1/2 syns. I usually ask for a single vodka with ice and lemon and then a can of diet coke. Lasts much longer.
  128. N

    Figure Maker

    Congratulations on your loss! I've never heard of this diet - I googled it but couldn't find any information. Are the details on the web somewhere?
  129. N

    Pasta and sauce

    The Bolognese one is free, made with water, and scrummy!
  130. N

    Gens food diary

    Ooh I was just deciding what to have to for tea tonight and your menu has inspired me to make a big veggie omlette and salad! Your menus look great to me. Well done for sticking to HEXs when you need a snack... I'm looking forward to seeing the studenty bean pie on your menu soon - you'll...
  131. N

    Sausages

    Bowyers 5% sausages! 1 syn each on a red day... Not sure on a green day.
  132. N

    Thursdays menu

    Buttery Fry Light? That sounds great! Is it free? I struggle to find Fry Light too - my local Asda doesn't have it. Well, at least, they don't have it with all the oils and olive oil sprays and stuff. So I don't think they stock it. There's a Tesco Metro in town that does... but they...
  133. N

    newbie

    Heh no worries :)
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    newbie

    Hi littlebooty We're not all girls! But, welcome :) Congrats on your loss and good luck at reaching your target. Ste x
  135. N

    Dodgy Weigh-in Day tactics

    Yeah! That's what the woman said to me today. She was soo hungry after class, she'd eat really bad foods. The bad foods, combined with the fact that her body grabs on to whatever she eats cause she is so hungry, leads to her weighing a couple of pound MORE the day after weigh in... therefore...
  136. N

    Dodgy Weigh-in Day tactics

    Ooh I could definitely lie down for an hour before! I suppose if you're doing the same every week, then it is going to be a true reflection of your weight loss. But I think this is the kinda thing that you need to be careful with. It can't be good for you going for a whole 24 hours without...
  137. N

    Old Timers and Corned Beef

    The problem with this is that when they change the plan... they don't just change one thing. So, for example, I understand they used to have a strict 1 HEXA limit. Now, it's 1-2 HEXAs. Maybe in order to increase the HEXAs, they had to cut back on some of the fattier meats? If you start...
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    janie's

    Heh that's like enforced Slimming World! I always thought it was easier for me, living alone, as I just don't have crap food in the house at all... but I guess I can see how it might be easier if I was living with a group of people who were all following the plan! Have a good day... Ste x
  139. N

    Old Timers and Corned Beef

    I've never really liked Corned Beef... but I'd sure love Macaroni Cheese to be free! But, yeah, I guess I agree with Taz. I wouldn't trust a plan that wasn't ever changing. You've got to keep up to date with research... but also what works for members. And, if it's now synned, then I guess...
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    quick question

    Not a silly question. I've seen 'sugar free' ones before so I assume they contain less syns. Also, do they have the nutritional information on the side of the bottle? Calories, protein, carbs, fat etc? If so, you can use the calculator to figure out the syns or post the info on here (with...
  141. N

    janie's

    Mmm pork chops! And leeks! That's one veggie I do like :) All looks great to me. A perfect red day with loads of superfree foods too... that's gotta be good for you!
  142. N

    Dodgy Weigh-in Day tactics

    Gosh! This is like a secret world of weigh-in tactics! No-one ever talks about this in class... or even online! I can't believe you all do this stuff - I never knew! Hmm. Maybe I should do it too!
  143. N

    Ste's food diary! Comments, suggestions and advice very welcome!

    Thanks folks! It's been good keeping a food diary for a week and I'd definitely recommend it to folks who have been going for a while and want to make sure they're still on plan. It's easy to get into the habit of cheating 'just a little' and not sticking to plan. You can't do that if you've...
  144. N

    Dodgy Weigh-in Day tactics

    Hi folks Well, today is weigh in day for me. Desipte having a naughty night, I've kept relatively syn low/free for the rest of the week and hopefully I'll have lost a pound or two. I just nipped out for a walk at lunch and bumped into a fellow Slimming World member in town. I was...
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    Ste's food diary! Comments, suggestions and advice very welcome!

    No! That's my total weight loss, starting in mid August. I'm going at about a stone a month at the moment - which I'm happy with... but I'm pretty sure it'll slow down soon!
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    slightly worried

    If it aint broke, don't fix it. I'd check that you're getting your 5-a-day too... if you're snacking on Muller Lights all the time then you're not snacking on fruit. But, maybe you have lots of veg in your main meals... I don't know. The bottom line is... you're loosing weight so eating the...
  147. N

    Wii Fit

    Asda had some in the other day... but I only realised after I'd paid £20 more than RRP on eBay!
  148. N

    Syn Values

    Yeah... but you did it in a much prettier way than me! :cry: How do you get that nice font and those little dots?! I'm not a lady, but you're welcome! Heh
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    My food diary

    HEXAs are there so you get enough calcium. You can perhaps try and eat some other foods high in calcium if you don't like milk and cheese (tofa, kale, spinach etc). But I wouldn't regularly go without any calcium at all. It won't affect your weight loss in the short term... but long term it...
  150. N

    Wii Fit

    Well, I've managed 15 minutes per day so far! I'm sticking to that for a couple of weeks and then I'm going to up it to 30 minutes (hopefully). I'm liking the step aerobics... although it keeps telling me that I am not doing it right and it doesn't seem to recognise when I step on it or off it...
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    Syn Values

    Knorr Chicken Tonight Sauce, Spanish Chicken, jar 500g jar Original 11½ Syns Green 11½ Syns Homepride Cook in Sauces, Sausage Casserole, jar 500g jar Original 9½ Syns Green 9½ Syns They are the only ones I could find that were close to what you wanted so you'll need...
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    What I have eaten today - please help and comment!

    Cool! Your food looks fine to me. It's a bummer with the cereals I think, hardly any! At first I thought bran flakes were 42g which wasn't too bad. But 28g! It's kind of a bit pointless really... Enjoy! Ste x
  153. N

    Just back from my first class

    Cor, I'd rather have one HEXA and free tins of macaroni cheese! Although, you know, Batcholars Pasta n Sauce Macaroni cheese is only 1 syn if you use a bit of your milk from HEXA and it's yummy :) I've never made the quiche... but if you use the password you should have got at group you...
  154. N

    A little advice needed

    I've never done Weight Watchers. I couldn't be bothered with messing around counting everything. That being said, you do have to count your healthy extras and syns on Slimming World... but it's not too much effort. You certainly have much more freedom anyhow. Have you done the NoCount...
  155. N

    What I have eaten today - please help and comment!

    That all looks good to me! The only thing I'd say is... are you making sure you are sticking to the amounts for your bran flakes and potato? Some ideas for sizes here... these are the healthy extra sizes. About the same as a mouse for a potato and an idea on the amount of cereal you're...
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    Ste's food diary! Comments, suggestions and advice very welcome!

    Wednesday Red Day Milk for tea and coffee throughout the day HEXA Brunch 2 Bowyers 5% sausages 2 syns Bacon 2 eggs fried in Fry Light Mushrooms fried in Fry Light Baked Beans HEXB 2 slices Wholemeal bread HEXB Snack Kiwi Fruit Tea Ham Cheese HEXA Lettuce Peppers Beetroot Tomatoes Spring...
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    KJS fodder

    Yeah... the rule is 1-2 HEXAs per day and 2 HEXBs. Some people don't like to be forced to have two HEXAs, especially if they don't like diary. But it shouldn't affect your weight loss if you do have two HEXAs. And then, yep, a mandatory two HEXBs per day. If you're stuck for things to...
  158. N

    hi all

    Hi Kazpar! Welcome aboard :) Congrats on a brilliant loss this week - my weigh in is on Thurs and if I'm even close to 4lbs I'll be delighted! Hope you enjoy the forums, pop back and let us know how you're getting on with SW. Cheers Ste x
  159. N

    Ste's food diary! Comments, suggestions and advice very welcome!

    That's a good idea! I've dunked a HiFi bar in yoghurt before now... but never thought to try and put some fruit in too... I dunno why. Anyhow, I'll give it a go! Cheers Ste x
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    1st Weight in Tomorrow

    Good luck! If you've been eating free foods, you've been doing the right thing. Pop back and let us know how you got on! Ste x
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    Mumof3girlygirls food diary

    All looks great to me! Plenty of fruit and veg, lots of water, using up your HEXs, eating plenty of free foods. Fab! I wish I could do all of that in one day... I struggle so much with fruit and veg! If you like having a little meat on a green day you can also think about doing Mix2Match...
  162. N

    KJS fodder

    Well you got your five a day in today! That's better than I managed! Heh Your menus looks great. Yeah, if you drink a lot of milk you'll need to use both HEXAs for that I guess. And it's fine to do what you're doing, I was just wondering if you missed anything that you could use as a HEXB...
  163. N

    Newbie

    Hi Tia and welcome! I've not been on the diet long either, and this site is really helpful. I'm sure you'll find it useful. In answer to your questions: - Have you got all the books? Do you know about free foods, healthy extras etc? If you haven't, you can probably pick them up on...
  164. N

    why can't i put my pic on here?

    It takes an hour or two to kick in I think. After I got 50, it took a while to get access to everything. Hang on in there :)
  165. N

    KJS fodder

    Hey Katherine! Just a couple of things I spotted that I thought I'd ask you about... - Why have you put 2 fried eggs down as 2 syns? Was that the oil? If so, try Fry Light to free you up a couple of syns if you haven't already. I know some people hate it - but I think it's brilliant for...
  166. N

    Bacon

    Great question! I'm having a fry up for lunch (red meal) and last time I did this I didn't know what to do! I just cut the fat of the big bit of the rasher at the bottom... and left it on the top bit (if that makes sense). I once cut it all off but then the rasher fell to pieces and it was...
  167. N

    someone slap me

    I'm addicted to this too. I've even reached the point where I now keep the scales out in my bedroom at the bottom of my bed... then every time I walk past I step on for a minute... Bad news! :( It amazes me how much they jump around... sometimes there's a 3lb difference in ONE day! Amm...
  168. N

    Ste's food diary! Comments, suggestions and advice very welcome!

    I've just eaten a Kiwi Fruit! Heh! As I say, I might replace my late night Hi Fi bar with some fruit... but I don't wanna deprive myself with something sweet when I'm enjoying myself in the middle of the night doing something geeky that I love! Heh thanks Janie... your reminders are...
  169. N

    Ste's food diary! Comments, suggestions and advice very welcome!

    Again, not a great day... but I've looked through my diaries in the last few days and concluded I'm not really eating enough. I'm certainly not eating enough free foods and not getting my 5-a-day. 8 syns is high for me, especially as I've had such a high syn binge earlier on in the week. If I...
  170. N

    Ste's food diary! Comments, suggestions and advice very welcome!

    Tuesday Mix to Match Breakfast Bran Flakes HEXB Semi-Skimmed Milk HEXA (some saved for tea and coffee) Lunch 2 Bowyers 5% sausages (2 syns) Bacon Eggs 1/3 tin Beans HEXB Mushrooms Tomato Snack Egg Lettuce Cucumber Onion Tomato Radish Balsamic Vinegar Tea Jacket Potato Cheese HEXA Tinned...
  171. N

    Cheese Pie of Doom

    Heh I had to read that a couple of times because I couldn't figure out who was talking to you... then I realised - it was the pie! But yay for you not eating it. I lurrrve Hollands cheese and onion pies! I'm going to go and have some kiwi fruit now as this post has made me so hungry... but it...
  172. N

    Sm1ler's ups and downs

    Over six weeks, you've lost 11lbs. That might not be as fast as you'd like , but it's actually a healthy weight loss. I know it's difficult. I've found it hard to stick to the diet when I've not lost much. Sometimes, it does feel like such an effort to go without alcohol when everyone else...
  173. N

    My food diary

    Hi Natwaaa What was your HEXA on Monday?
  174. N

    Stagg Chilli

    Hey, sorry, excuse my cooking ignorance... but when you say chuck it in - do you mean literally just put all that in a pan and switch it on for a bit? Then add some quark? And that makes chilli? I fancy trying this with some rice... I'm stuck in a bit of a rut at the moment and...
  175. N

    Ste's food diary! Comments, suggestions and advice very welcome!

    I know today was a crap day, I seem to be getting into a rut of having bran flakes for breakfast, jacket potatoes and pasta n sauces. It's now 845pm and I haven't had any tea yet, so I'm just going to bung a pasta n sauce on and have a snack later. I know I'm still way down from my five a day...
  176. N

    Ste's food diary! Comments, suggestions and advice very welcome!

    Monday Green Day Breakfast Bran Flakes HEXB Semi Skimmed Milk HEXA Strawberries Lunch Jacket Potato Cheese HEXA Cheese (shop bought and there was a lot of cheese so I'm counting 6 syns too!) Beans Tea Pasta n Sauce Snack HiFi Bar HEXB Fruit (hopefully?)
  177. N

    where are we all from??

    Another Manc 'ere, innit! :)
  178. N

    Wii Fit

    Thanks Edwin! If you're seriously considering it, it might be worth doing some more research amongst people who have had it for a long time... as there certainly seems to be a fair bit of 'fatigue' associated with people who get bored after a while. Also, I'm not sure how good it would be...
  179. N

    Slimming World and calorie intake

    Yeah, well that would make sense! Scientifically, surely it's impossible to load your plate up with loads and loads of pasta and potatoes and yet still loose weight? I'm wary of this... Anyhow, I guess if you vary your food enough (which, to be fair, they do advise!) you shouldn't really...
  180. N

    Spaghetti/Pasta without tinned tomatoes!

    Nah, it's not too bad! It averages about 2 syns for most red pestos (including the Delia Smith Walnut one which is quite nice) and 4 syns for the green pesto. As you'd expect, the green one is usually nicer! But I don't mind 4 syns considering it's the biggest meal of the day. Probably not...
  181. N

    Wii Fit

    Cool! I'm glad there are some folks who like using it! I really hope I stick to it as I could do with more exercise! I tried the jogging emo - but I couldn't do it! First I had to follow a 'leader' but I kept overtaking him and apparently that's bad. Then I had to follow a dog, but my...
  182. N

    Wii Fit

    Yeah! Get it out! Check out the yoga - I'm loving it! Ste x
  183. N

    Slimming World and calorie intake

    I agree that it's not good to be thinking about the odd 100 calories here, there and everywhere. But I think it is an issue for some people that they can eat AS MANY potatoes and AS MUCH pasta as they want. If that's taken to extremes (or actually even not that extreme for some people!) the...
  184. N

    Wii Fit

    Oh dear. Well, I hope I stick to it! Amanda - I'll let you know how I get on. I seem to be very enthusiastic about it at the moment but it appears that it is likely to wear off, if I'm the same as everyone else! Ask me again in a week! Ste x
  185. N

    Wii Fit

    I've had a Wii for about a year now but it mostly just sits in the corner of the room never used. I've been looking out for a Wii Fit for some time as I figured it might get me moving a bit - but I could never find one in the shops. So I went on ebay last Friday and ordered one. I paid...
  186. N

    Ste's food diary! Comments, suggestions and advice very welcome!

    Thanks Janie! I'll check out the microwave bags of veg. I'm always a bit wary of those because apparently zapping them in the microwave reduces all the vitamins etc - but I can hardly talk cause I'm not eating nearly enough at the moment! So having them a bit zapped is better than not at all...
  187. N

    start Tuesday!

    Good luck! There's loads of info in loads of places - the Slimming World website (you'll get the required password at your group) also has specific info for diabetics and I think I remember a woman in my group getting a specific leaflet from the consultant about her diabetes. Also, this...
  188. N

    Slimming World and calorie intake

    That's really interesting, thanks everyone for your replies. It seems that basically both Slimming World and a proportion of members accept that calorific intake is the issue - but that psychological tactics such as not limiting food work well in order to naturally do so. When combined with...
  189. N

    Slimming World and calorie intake

    OK... so I'll apologise in advance for being quite geeky but I've been trying to read as much as I can about weight loss and weight management over the last few months from a variety of sources. And there's one thing that is indisputed whomever you ask. The fact is - to loose weight you have...
  190. N

    Ste's food diary! Comments, suggestions and advice very welcome!

    I confess.... last night I didn't stick to my plan of having a tuna salad... Instead I had a jacket potato, cheese and tinned spaghetti. I fancied some comfort food. Although I stuck to the plan and all of the above was free or HEX, it's obviously not ideal as I missed out on loads of...
  191. N

    Ste's food diary! Comments, suggestions and advice very welcome!

    Thanks Gene! Am omelette stuffed with veggies sounds a good plan - I might try that for dinner tonight with some SW chips! I think I need to just get used to eating a piece of fruit. I'm okay at berries and Kiwi, but I just don't seem to bring myself to eat an apple or an orange! I...
  192. N

    Spaghetti/Pasta without tinned tomatoes!

    Thanks Karen! I do need to try some more quorn stuff - it seems to be very popular and is maybe the way forward for me on green days! Amm - Feta cheese! I didn't realise Feta could be used as a HEX - but I just checked by book and you can have 42g! Thanks! I am gonna try me some...
  193. N

    Going food shopping - Newbie

    Ah ok! I remember there being quite a few new members, but to honest I really wasn't paying much attention! I'll see you this week if you go! Sweetcorn fritata? I have no idea what that is! I'm having tuna salad for tea... although I'm tempted to sack it off and have a jacket potato with...
  194. N

    Going food shopping - Newbie

    But... Which one are you?! I must confess I don't really speak to anyone who goes to the group so I can't promise I'll have a clue who you are!
  195. N

    Going food shopping - Newbie

    Heh yeah you have worked me out! I'm Mister Grumpy! I don't know why she/everyone thinks I am so grumpy - I'm really not! :)
  196. N

    Going food shopping - Newbie

    Yeah I'm in pretty much the same boat really, I don't see the point (for me) of going to classes, paying getting weighed and leaving... so I always stay for the image therapy - but it isn't really my thing! But yeah, I'd def miss the password too! And at least if I go I am thinking about my...
  197. N

    Going food shopping - Newbie

    Ok.. heh sod it. I'll fill you in :) There are four blokes. One is usually with a woman, quite a short guy. One is tall and always looses but doesn't like setting a target. And one is a target member who shares a house with two other girls. Then there's me... I'm usually sat in a corner...
  198. N

    Going food shopping - Newbie

    You described three but there are four! And I'm the fourth heh. I'll PM ya with more once I'm up to 50 posts... don't want to say too much cause I think the consultant reads this board!
  199. N

    Going food shopping - Newbie

    I've just sent you a reputation point with a message! I can't PM yet as I don't have 50 posts :)
  200. N

    Going food shopping - Newbie

    Hey Gene - you're a Manc! Which class do you go to?
  201. N

    How many syns should I have?

    I try to stick to 3-5 syns a day and then have a big blow out once a week or so and have 50-90 syns on a night out. This week it was 123, which is far too many - but that's rare! Since joining Slimming World, I have heard the following: - You should not save up your syns to be used on a...
  202. N

    Ste's food diary! Comments, suggestions and advice very welcome!

    Yeah, it's hard to eat five a day isn't it! I think I might have just managed it today... but most days I only manage two or three :( Any tips as to how to increase to five would be appreciated! As you can see, my food is quite 'easy' - I'm not a very good cook... so adding veg can be hard...
  203. N

    Ste's food diary! Comments, suggestions and advice very welcome!

    Sunday Mix to Match Day Breakfast (superfree) Very low fat natural yoghurt Strawberries Kiwi Fruit Lunch Chicken Pasta n Sauce (Milk=HEXA with some saved for coffee) Muller Light Dinner Massive Tuna Salad (lettuce, cucumber, tomato, pepper, radish) Cheese (HEXA) Dressing (2syns) Snack...
  204. N

    Going food shopping - Newbie

    Things that help me through the day! - Balsamic vinegar I can eat this on pretty much everything! It's free and is great on salads, but also with meat etc. - Pesto This is about 2-4 syns per tablespoon, but you only really need one for a block of spaghetti/pasta and it's great for a quick...
  205. N

    Syn Values

    Cadbury's Highlights Hot Chocolate Drink Hi everyone The Slimming World website is being a bit weird on me... I'm trying to find out how much a cup of Cadbury Highlights Hot Chocolate drinks is in syns. It's the powdered one in the big pot... 40 cals per cup. On the website when I...
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    Ste's food diary! Comments, suggestions and advice very welcome!

    Saturday Green Day Breakfast Bran Flakes (HEXB) Semi-Skimmed Milk (HEXA) Strawberries Lunch Batchelors Pasta n Sauce Snack Muller Light Tea Spaghetti Pesto (4 syns) Snack Hi-Fi Bar (HEXB) 2 kiwi fruit
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    Ste's food diary! Comments, suggestions and advice very welcome!

    Friday Mix to Match Day Breakfast Bran Flakes (HEXB) Semi-Skimmed Milk (HEXA) Lunch Jacket Potato Flora Light (1 syn) Cheese (HEXA) Baked Beans Tea Tuna Steak Lettuce Beetroot Balsamic Vinegar Snack Hi-Fi Bar (HEXB)
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    Do you like being a JUDDDDer?

    I'd never heard of this diet until I was having a nosey here last night just browsing... I'm currently on SW. Lost two stone - another two to go. I'm going to stay on Slimming World for at least a little while longer, as it is working for me. But the idea of being a Judder for maintenance...
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    Feeling terrible

    I've just seen on another thread that Beki who posted here earlier is doing it online. I've asked her to give us a bit of an update as to what it is like, whether or not it is worth it etc. If you could just join for a week and have a look around, that'd be okay. But joining for three...
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    POLL : SW online, class, postal, or on your own?

    Beki - how do you find it online? I was just saying on another thread that I'm thinking of going online rather than go to a class... I'm not keen on the classes but I'd miss the website for checking syns, online food diary, recipes etc. But it seems a bit expensive to me... £60 outright payment?
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    Feeling terrible

    I'm going to a class, but to be honest I'm not really enjoying it. It helps to keep me motivated I guess, but I don't feel I get much out of the group. And, for me, I don't really see the point of going and getting weighed and then leaving. I thought about doing it online too - but then I...
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    Feeling terrible

    The omelette sounds good! I really like red onions in mine, if you bung some fry light in the pan and chop them quite thick they go all soft and full of sweetness and flavour after five minutes or so - pop them into your omelette mix of eggs etc (I put a bit of paprika in too! yummy!) and use...
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    Stewed Apple?

    I can't find anything for stewed apple but I was looking at a baked mincemeat apple recipe the other day that might help? I think it's supposed to be an alternative to mince pies... Serves: 1 Syns per serving: Free on Original and Green* *Add 6 Syns if not using the apple and mincemeat as a...
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    Feeling terrible

    Don't worry. Check out my binge thread here: Binge Thread It happens to the best of us. I was so worried cause I'd put on so much weight after my binge... but most of it had gone by the next day. I'm going to keep track of whether it all goes etc. Put it to one side and carry on as...
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    chinese tonight grrrr

    You could also try a Foo Yung? It's like a big yummy omelette but a bit sloppier. It comes with spring onions and beansprouts... and then you can choose some meat (lean chicken?). In you're on a green day, you can use the chicken as a HEX and have rice with it too. It's obviously fried so...
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    Spaghetti/Pasta without tinned tomatoes!

    Wow! Thanks very much for all these great tips. debsx - diet coke?! In food? Heh I have to try that! Amm - I'm def going to have a go at the blended roast veg passata - thanks! And Edwin - the rainbow pasta sounds brilliant! And good tip re the sweetner in tomatoes - I'll try it, just...
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    Spaghetti/Pasta without tinned tomatoes!

    I'm trying to get into green days a bit more and I'm a bit fed up of meat, meat, meat. The problem is... I'm not really a great cook and I've been struggling a bit to come up with something to eat apart from packet pasta n sauces and jacket potato and beans. So I've been to the supermarket...
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    3lb gain in 24 hours!

    Well, I'm liking the idea that 123 syns is good for your weight loss - but I'm not convinced! I'll let you know! Cheers everyone :)
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    3 stone award!

    Woohoo! Well done! Do you have any tips for those us of who want to loose three stone but are way behind?! Congratulations, that's a great loss. You must be really chuffed.
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    3lb gain in 24 hours!

    Arrrrgggghhhh! How can this be? Well, actually I know very well what I've done. After getting weighed last night, and unexpectedly loosing 2lbs, I decided to treat myself and went to McDonalds on the way home. I had two cheeseburgers and a medium fries. I resisted the temptation to...
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    What am I actually paying for?

    As I said in my original post, my intention in mentioning this is not to offend anyone. I absolutely recognise that many people find 'image therapy' very useful as a tool to aid their weight loss. But, I don't. And many others don't too. I think it is reasonable to mention this issue -...
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    Back from holiday!

    I've been away to Italy for a week, and I've put on 2lbs. This is my first gain since going to Slimming World... and I'm not surprised! I was good for the first half of the week, lots of med salads and lean chicken. But come the second half of the week, it was pizza, beer, ice cream and cake...
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    Newbie about to try Slimming World!

    Hi everyone I'm kind of a newbie too! I didn't really like the meetings, but I still stay some weeks as you can get some handy tips. For example, one member found some 'syn free' syrup you can put into milk that is lovely and really handy as I sometimes struggle for my HEX-A... and it's nice...
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    Off to Italy!

    Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can eat in Italy? I'm going on holiday for a week on Tuesday. I'll be eating out every day for all three meals... no cooking involved. I know I won't loose any weight, but I'd be delighted if I could maintain whilst I was there. Anyone got...
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    I am back from the most AMAZING holiday of my life!!! Weight FOOKED PHOTOS ADDED!!!

    Welcome back! A woman in my group went on holiday for two weeks and put a stone on too. She did the 'success express' part of the diet (listed in one of those books they give you when you sign up) for three weeks and lost it all. She also cut down on syns to 5 a day. Perhaps that's...
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    Losses on SW

    It's not complicated. I've lost around 3-4lbs a week on average. But I'm a bloke with three stone to loose so it will be perhaps a little faster for me than others. I'm sure if you google Slimming World, you'll find some lengthy reviews that help to describe the diet in more detail...
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    Is it possible to loose too much weight?

    That's cool. I came with three and a half stone to loose, and I'm I still have about two stone to go. So I guess that's a fair amount of weight. I know it will slow down and I'm okay with that, I just wondered if I was doing something bad heh.
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    Is it possible to loose too much weight?

    I haven't been for my weigh in yet this week, but I know I've lost about 6lbs. My weight loss is usually about 4lbs a week. I've been on the diet for about two months, and I know it will slow down over time. I must confess that I don't eat three meals a day, usually one large one...
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    What am I actually paying for?

    Hi everyone I started Slimming World about a month ago. I was just wondering around online when I found this site and it's been really interesting to read through all of your food diaries and journeys. I've joined up. I guess I just had a question. I've been going to my local Slimming...
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