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  1. tara40

    June 2016 Challenge

    2lbs off this week and my 2 stone award
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    Monday weigh in

    2lbs off and my two stone award
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    Fitbit charge broken again

    I have a fitbit one. It clips onto my bra. I absolutely love it x
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    Slimmer of week/month question

    What is your consultant like. Maybe have a word with her. X
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    June 2016 Challenge

    Thank you. When I did this many moons ago, you had to add yourself, that's why I asked. I was a bit daunted as the spreadsheet is very professional
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    Slimmer of week/month question

    In my group you have to have lost or maintained the previous week. The slimmer of the month is just whoever has lost the most. But if it is your first month then they halve your first weeks loss.
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    Holiday Ideas

    We went to Tenerife. Stayed in Playa de Las Americas. Used to be a party place a few years ago but not really now. Loads of shops, beautiful beaches. Or Ibiza. Absolutely beautiful country. Great shops and you have the hippy market which is huge. X
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    Slimmer of week/month question

    My one you don't. If you are the slimmer of the week/month then they cant give it to someone else regardless.
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    HexB Hex B query

    Does anyone know if the Aldi wholemeal thins can be used as a Hex B. I noticed on someone's diary that they were putting them down as a Hex B. Thank your
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    Extra Easy Just my daily food!

    Are the Aldi thins a hex B. I thought it was only the Kingsmill wholemeal ones??
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    Monday weigh in

    4 1/2 lbs off this week.
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    From 13's to 12's

    Yay I have joined you with my 4 1/2lb loss x
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    From 14 stone to 13 stone

    Yay 4 1/2lbs off. So I am disappearing to next weight band xx
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    June 2016 Challenge

    How do I get added to spreadsheet?
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    Clothes size changes

    Me too. My trousers are so loose, but when I put size 14's on they almost look obscene.
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    In need of a SW buddy!

    Thqt would be great Shell, good luck tomorrowXx
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    Syn free snacks

    Chickpea Dahl loaf and green salad. Yummy xx I make a hummus, tin of chickpeas and add, cumin, salt and pepper, lemon juice and a low fat natural yogurt and water. I add the ingredients a bit at a time to taste. It's lovely with celery, peppers and carrot. X
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    From 14 stone to 13 stone

    Oh my I started this thread in 2011 and i am still here lol
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    The Minimins Running Team - Runaholics Anonymous

    I like jogging. Especially the satisfaction you feel when you've finished. My only problem is, is that my Achilles swell and can be very painful. I am hoping to start light runs when I've lost another 2 stonex
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    Hellooooo!

    I think I remember you too. I have been a consistent yoyo dieter too. Good luck and look forward to your posts x
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    Clothes size changes

    Hi, I have lost 1st8lbs, but still have 3st9lbs left. My SW consultant says it is roughly 10lbs loss per dress size, but I am still wearing a size 16. Anyone else have this issue..
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    In need of a SW buddy!

    Hi I have been on SW off and on for years. My profile name is Tara40 and I am nearly 47!!! I have lost 1st 8lbs this time. I have 3st 8lbs left and would love to buddy with someone. Xx
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    Monday weigh in

    I lost 2.5 last Monday so I hot my 1 1/2"stone and club 10. Looking forward to tomorrow. Want to lose 2.5 again to take me into next stone bracket. Xx
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    June 2016 Challenge

    Hi I haven't been on here for ages. Can I please join this thread. I am going to see Rhianna and Beyoncé on 24 June and 2 July and I would like to loose 13lbs which would give me a 2 1/2 stone loss. Xx my weigh in is Mondays xx
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    Extra Easy Days Why oh why

    Can't I stick to it. I start off all inspired but by 3rd day comes it goes to crap. I need to loose for health reasons. What is wrong with me?
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    Here we go again!!

    It's funny when you come on here, you read peoples posts and it sounds as if it was your own. This sounds like me. I have lost count of how many times I have joined. Am determined to be slimmer by my 10th anniversary in April, then target by my holidays in August. Good luck i know know we can...
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    Tattoos after big weight loss?

    I want to get my sons autographs
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    New start 3/1/14

    I am rejoining too. Would have gone back tonight but it is closed, so joining on Monday. Will update you of what I have to loose x
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    New year..?

    Hubby has work tomorrow and is the only one on duty so we won't be doing much.
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    New Year Commitments

    Commit when I rejoin on 1 january eats lots of super free Get under 13stone by my 10th wedding anniversary in April get to within 1 stone of target by my birthday in July be happy.
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    6 stone in 12 months eek!

    One day at a time. Think about what you want to achieve. Where you could potentially go wrong and what you can do prepare for it. Try and eat as much super free as possible. I am going to the and eat more super free veg rather than all fruit xx good luck, keep us updated. xx
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    12 week xmas challange

    I never seem to complete these. But I am going to go for 14.5lbs. Tara44 -14.5lbs (14.5lbs to go)
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    Christmas Count Down

    I would like to be wearing my size 14's. So not sure of goal amount.
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    Chinese recipes

    Please note soy sauce on chilli beef strips was incorrect. Should be 20ml and not 100 ml. Sorry
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    Sw is very expensive!!

    One bloke at SW lost a ridiculous amount of weight in a year but he was spending about £40 a week on berries and other fruit. Not realistic when you have a large family.
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    Chinese recipes

    will ask x
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    Chinese recipes

    Will find out x
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    Chinese recipes

    Chinese Curry Sauce - free 4cm piece root ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, sliced 4 mild, fleshy red chillies, seeds removed and chopped 3 finely chopped onions 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon of cumin 1/2 teaspoon of ground coriander 1/2 tablespoon chilli powder (optional)...
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    Chinese recipes

    Crispy Chilli Beef - free on extra easy 8oz beef, preferably steak, sliced thinly into strips 2 medium heat red chillies finely chopped (seeds optional depending on your taste) 2 cloves garlic sliced dark soy sauce 20ml 1 1/2 teaspoons sweetener thinly sliced pepper (optional) method preheat...
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    Chinese recipes

    Veg Spring Roll - 3 syns each 2 basic FILO pastry sheets beansprouts carrot julienne thinly sliced onion shredded cabbage 2 tablespoons / 30ml dark soy sauce frylight method preheat oven to 200c or gas mark 6 Spray pan or wok with fry light, stir fry the veg and soy sauce until softened...
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    Chinese recipes

    Chicken Satay 2 chicken breasts 2 tbsps crunchy peanut butter (9 syns) 35ml dark soy sauce 15ml Worcester sauce frylight method dice and cook chicken breasts in a pan with fry light. Meanwhile, add soy sauce, Worcester sucre and peanut butter to separate saucepan, gently simmer until all...
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    Chinese recipes

    Will type these in later today x
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    Chinese recipes

    We have a chef at one of our groups who has devised SW friendly Chinese. I have recipes for the following: chicken chow mein chicken satay crispy chilli beef curry sauce egg fried rice special fried rice bbq sticky ribs sweet n sour chicken vegetable spring rolls. if anyone wants any of these...
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    Extra Easy I'm Back

    Thank you.
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    6 stone to lose but worried about excess skin?

    I have had 3 c sections. I was told that as all your muscles were cut, then you really have to exercise the muscles around the area. So vary your sit up exercises. Try to concentrate on exercises that focus on that area. It might be worth spending a bit of money and getting a personal trainer...
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    Extra Easy I'm Back

    After a long absence I am back. Am hopefully going to crack it this time. :p:p
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    This or That

    Day Jensen Ackles or Stephen Amell
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    100% SWers - 1 day at a time :)

    Honk twice one is for yesterday honk honk
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    New muller light flavour turkish delight anyone know syn value?

    None in Eastbourne :(
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    Courgette help

    I am desperate for a recipe made with grated courgette, I think it was a frittata or something like that. Would be ever so grateful. Xx
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    whats for lunch

    This sounds horrible but it is nice. Tescos do mushy peas for 4p a tin. They aren't as mushy as the others, more soup like. I add chopped up ham and pasta. It's lovely.
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    Weight loss Bucket list

    hmm interesting topic firstly i would like to go back to horse riding. i have the opportunity to help exercise a lively horse, but at the moment i would squash him lol i want to buy new sexy underwear i want to get into my size 14 wardrobe that hubby bought me 9 years ago (still current) i dont...
  53. tara40

    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    I was around 15 stone when I started and it did hurt my joints but I took it very slowly and had good supportive trainers and I put gel pads in them. I also had a knee support, which ino longer use and I am just under 14 stone now. Good luck xx
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    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    I completed the c25k last year then for some reason I just stopped. Started running again 3 weeks ago and this morning I ran for 40mins 38secs continuously and I enjoyed it. I am aiming for a maximum of an hour. I also run slowly but I don't care. I am not racing and will never race, it will...
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    whats for lunch

    Is this in the chilled section. I have never seen this.
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    Paralympics

    I watched the drama on the BBC called The Best of Men. It was how the Paralympics were started. It wasn't a particularly good drama but content was very interesting. I wonder if there is a book..
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    whats for lunch

    Is this in the chilled section.
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    50 shades of grey books

    I don't know how they will be able to make it into 3 films as once you take all the sex out there isn't a lot of content really is there. Not enough for 3 films. Can't wait to be proved wrong though....
  59. tara40

    Christmas challenge

    I hope I have done this correctly. Confusing using iPad. But 4.5 lbs off so far :)
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    Extra Easy A Choice help

    I am thinking about trying a dairy free diet but am unsure as what I can have for my A choice. I drink fruit tea and don't eat cereal so won't drink milk so that leaves cheese. I looked on SW website but only can see a specific brand. Can anyone advise please x
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    I am ashamed......................

    You are not alone lol
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    Rocky Road HiFi Bars

    I love the lemon ones. I like rocky road too but they give me a tummy ache. Bio yogurts do that too. So painful makes me want to cry x
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    50 shades of grey books

    I loved the books. found them very easy to read. what i love is the hype on Facebook as to who is going to play Christian. All the suggestions seem to be for brooding men with brown hair when Christian is auburn!!! dont see how the film will be so successful as they are going to have to film...
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    Christmas challenge

    I have lost 4lb and hopefully i have amended this properly. sorry that i couldnt do the list. i have no idea how to do that on the ipad, i tried for ages. Browsie 21lbs to lose 0lbs lost Mrstore 18lbs to lose 0lbs lost Tara40 21lbs to lose 4lbs lost Yummymummynot 21lbs to lose 0lbs lost Aston...
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    He's back !!!!!

    Dean Winchester from Supernatural, he is my avatar or my next husband as i like to refer to him as....
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    He's back !!!!!

    Who you might ask.. . . . . . Jensen Ackles burst back onto my screen. Like seeing an old lover he he he
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    Six months to sexy for Christmas 2012 (27th June - 24th Dec)

    Hi could you please put 4lbs off for me :)
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    Christmas challenge

    If you want to join this one then cut and paste most recent list. Add your name and save. Tara40 21lbs to loose 0lbs lost.
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    Christmas challenge

    How should we do this then. There is another Christmas thread. Should we join that one or start a new one? If you want to join this one then just cut and paste most recent list, add your name and save. Browsie 21lbs to loose 0lbs lost Mrstore 18lbs to loose 0lbs lost Tara40 21lbs to loose 0lbs...
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    Six months to sexy for Christmas 2012 (27th June - 24th Dec)

    Sorry I meant from now until Christmas lol
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    Six months to sexy for Christmas 2012 (27th June - 24th Dec)

    Hi could you put me down for 21lbs. Thank you
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    Christmas challenge

    Does anyone want to join me on a 1lb a week weight loss campaign or is there already a Christmas thread already on here?
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    Stale mate

    Have taken a couple of weeks off plan. Ate everything I fancied and returned last Wednesday and low and behold I only had a 3lb gain. I am aiming for 1lb a week loss until Christmas.
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    What are your SW Lifesavers?

    That sounds good. Hmm will be buying aero mix this week lol
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    Chicken dhansak from sw curry book x
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    100% SWers - 1 day at a time :)

    Should have said 'honked' lol
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    100% SWers - 1 day at a time :)

    'haven't honed or ages lol
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    Thomas Sabo

    Ooh like that idea. I did want one of the friendship bands. I think it holds 3 charms. Xx
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    Olympic Torch

    Do you know Sue? Her daughter was called Tuesday.
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    Olympic Torch

    Sorry I find it hard to type on iPad. It shouldn't say the word ping, don't know what I should say
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    Olympic Torch

    One of my friends is running with it. Sue O Hara, here in sunny Eastbourne. She lost her beloved daughter to leukaemia a few years ago and Sue and her hubby Frank worked tirelessly to raise money or a teenage room which wold help them ping though chemo. She tragically lost her lovely husband to...
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    Thomas Sabo

    Hav asked hubby for my birthday. Has anyone to one and would you recommend it x
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    Sweat/fat sores?

    I get loads of infections along my c section scar. It's the over hang (whoops), which seems to be getter worse as I get more active x
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    Tips to stop little ones hair going frizzy

    I have very frizzy curly hair, being mixed race, and I find that using water based hair oil is the best. They should say aqua on hem x
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    Insanity workout... Anyone?

    I wold love to try this, the advert is great. Do I need to be in good shape first, I mean, at a good weight and relatively fit. Thanks
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    Jillian michaels shred it with weights?

    Just got his, will be trying it tomorrow morning. You might not not hear from me for ages lol
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    Extra Easy Has anyone tried...

    The scan bran challenge. I have three packets of the lovely !!! Scan brans. I am having 5 every morning for six days. Method. Soak them in boiling water, drain, mix in a muller light and add fresh fruit. Supposed to help in weight loss. Just hope I don't get a tummy ache from yogurts. Has...
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    My favourite, veggie sausages and sometimes a veggie burger, sw chips, poached egg, mushrooms cooked in tin of toms. Yummy. If I am having bacon then I only have 2 sausages and no burger. Followed by pineapple and a banana
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    Is anyone using any iphone apps to help with Slimming World diet?

    I was told by my consultant that it was getting an upgrade soon.
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    whats for lunch

    Lovely salad with boiled eggs, ham, cheese (a choice). Syns were French stick and potato salad and coleslaw, but I didn't have much.
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    The Vampire Diaries

    Love Claus and Elijah. I can't believe the ending. Roll on next season. Waiting for supernatural. X
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    What's Your Favourite Christmas Movie?

    Ooh I love a few, Jingle Bells Santa Claus Best of all polar express Ooh an oldie Miracle on 34th Street
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    Cinema

    Went to see Men in Black 3 today. Luuurrrvee Will Smith. Pure eye candy xxx
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    BBQ at someones house. Going to take veggie sausages with me, mes thinks
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    I am bored, help me !

    Had a glass of water watching film and now going to bed. No sweets passed my lips x
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    Tara40food diary

    Breakfast - 3 boiled eggs / slice of fresh pineapple Snack - banana. Apple Lunch - mug shot / salad - pineapple Snack - apple A & B cheese on toast Dinner - sw fry up Syncs - 2 milk. 4 vodka and slimline tonic Total 6 syns
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    100% SWers - 1 day at a time :)

    Honk for yesterday and today so far x
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    I am bored, help me !

    I just had a vodka and slimline and now watching a weepy film. Hubby and younger boys asleep. And older boy on wat home and I want sweets x
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    I am bored, help me !

    Help, I am downstairs bored and want to eat. Please can someone talk me out of eating crap
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    anyone want to commit to 100% week

    I am on fire today hehe. I've had no syns but plenty of free and superfree. Tonight sw fry up. I might have 4 syns on a vodka.
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    anyone want to commit to 100% week

    By the end of this evening I will of had 10 sns. I am aiming for 8-10. I usually have about 18-20 if I am being perfectly honest. X
  102. tara40

    anyone want to commit to 100% week

    Who wants to join me In all the years I have done sw off and on, I have never (shock, horror) done a 100% week - until now. Does anyone want to do this with me x
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    What was the last film you saw?

    Avengers. My boys birthday party. All kids dressed up as characters in film. Brilliant. Have got tickets for men in black 3 for saturday yippee
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    Wednesday Weighers

    1lb off.
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    Confused about shred and ripped in 30

    Hi I was wondering if a anyone can help. Worth the shred DVD it should be done everyday for 30 days. But on her ripped in 30 days, Jillian says that you should not work out everyday, you should have a rest day, so confused. Which is it?
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    what did i do

    I blew a load of syns on rubbish yesterday.left myself with only 25 syns until thursday. Such an idiot.
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    whats for lunch

    Crab stick salad with a handful of pasta, no dressing. No syns
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    anyone want to commit to 100% week

    I have been 100% since my wi on wednesday. I put on 3lbs due to my stupidity and lack of planning and will power. Am going to try to keep going to the end of May. Good luck to everyone with their 100%
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    Really really want chocolate :(

    I think I am correct with my syns here but I bought a box of alpen lights double choc. I think they are either 3 or 3.5 syns each, so even if you ate all 5 the max eaten is 17.5 syns, so isn't really disasteous, just don't do it too often x
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    Syns usage

    I still havent managed this but i am starting from tomorrow. i am going shopping after work tomorrow and will buy some food that i can pimp to make it more exciting. i love all your replies btw.
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    Syns usage

    I am hanging my head in shame. Was going to lie and say I did it but what's the point in doing that. Giving it a go today x
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    Oliver - my son

    Show was great. Cannot believe how well they did. Think the oldest was 18 and youngest 8 or 9. Fagin brill. Sykes menacing. And the funeral home owner was just terrific x
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    Syns usage

    Great replies. This is the start today. I would love to beat my sugar craving too. And Jaylou I looovvvee avocado. Gosh realised the amount of syns wasted on sugar I could have a bit of avocado instead. Why is it that you don't see the obvious sometimes. Blooming blinkers, need to take them off xxx
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    Syns usage

    I have decided from tomorrow that I will only use my syns in my meals, except for the two classes of vodka and slimline tonic that i have a week. I heard somewhere, think it was BL, that the more sugary food you eat the more you crave it!!! But I shall be doing this from tomorrow (thursday 5...
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    Oliver - my son

    thanks. i dont know how to thank someone now. there is no button. hubby there watching his first show. we are all going this evening (mix up with tickets). he texted to say full house and that Joshua was brilliant. (quite a compliment from hubby). i am so excited. i am waiting for them to...
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    Oliver - my son

    My son is performing in Oliver in Eastbourne. It's his first proper production in a theatre. First show is today.
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    Biggest Loser!

    anyone watch the Australian final one last night. what a great outcome. xx
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    The Voice

    i loved The Voice too but where does it go after all the blind auditions. what do the next rounds entail ?
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    Statistics - What size are you at what weight?

    I weigh 13st 13 and am a size 16. I have lost 1st 2lbs where I was a size 16 then too. Don't understand this although I look slimmer. I am 5' 7.
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    if you could choose 2 items to be syn free, What would it be??

    would have said wine before i started getting migraines, but now would say Cheese and flour (love mac and cheese) yum yum
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    flims that totally captivate you

    The Blind Side, Sandra Bullock. love love that film. Human kindness gets me every time. Also agree with "The Colour Purple." I also love "Lord of the Flies" great book and both films are great.
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    Don't you just hate it when....

    your husband offers to make you an omelette then when you are eating it you remark that it tastes a lot of butter, and he says i only put a bit in. at which point does he not understand, I DO NOT EAT BUTTER. and by taking the dog out it doesnt work it off .
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    Anyone else get sore mouth eating pineapple?

    i get it too. with the sore teeth the best thing to have to counteract acid attack is milk or other dairy. i read it before. so when i get sore pineapple mouth, milk it is.
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    inches lost

    I was jogging a lot but i started suffering with knee pain so i thought that i would try and get another stone off first. I am doing a lot of walking with my dog though.x
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    help with Tilda

    It's the same as another flavour that's listed so will copy syns. Thanks x
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    help with Tilda

    I cannot find Tilda rice Mexican Bean, I cannot find it on SW website x
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    inches lost

    I am a bit confused. i have lost just over a stone but my measurements are exactly the same. i havent lost an inch. but my clothes are looser, i do not understand it. unless i have lost it from just below the areas that i measure ie just below or above my waist. has anyone else found this?
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    My wii fit plus says that.....

    isn't the word "obese" horrible. it just sounds horrible. i would rather be "plump".
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    Wednesday Weighers

    Have lost 2lbs this week, but I had put on 1lb last week. Was a bit disappointed as I was 100% on plan. But never mind keep on going.x
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    My wii fit plus says that.....

    My son said I'm so glad that you aare no longer a beast x lol
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    Would you....

    Definitely did the right thing. You have to protect yourself first
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    My wii fit plus says that.....

    oh my gosh, i think i would cry if i got ideal !!!!
  133. tara40

    My wii fit plus says that.....

    I am no longer obese but just overweight. Yippee. x
  134. tara40

    Mint muller countdown !!

    bought two and didnt like them. yuck
  135. tara40

    Biggest Loser!

    Who is Tiffany ? and i havent seen Sammy come back. what season are you watching ?
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    Biggest Loser!

    I dont think that she will get the results that Jillian gets, it might give Bob a chance of winning though !!
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    Biggest Loser!

    Their show is a lot longer than ours though isnt it. ours is only 8 weeks and i am unsure of the time period at home. plus we have had great results on our show, have you forgotten about Jodie Prenger (sp), she lost bundles of weight in season two, so did the winner in season one.
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    Biggest Loser!

    Yes but they got just as good results in the first few seasons of BL. Bob was no where as nasty as he is now and Jillian has got worse over the seasons. Now on the Australian BL they get just as good results but Shannon and Michelle are no where near as horrible as them. I must admit they do...
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    Any SW wine lushes out there.....

    It's funny how your taste buds change as you get older. i absolutely love red wine but i now seem to get migraines after, no matter how little i have, so i tried drinking vodka. i used to have it with lime or lemonade (diet) but you dont usually get these in pubs, so i tried it with slimline...
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    Help with Forum

    go onto your actual ticker on any of your posts, then either double click left side of mouse or one click on right side of mouse then "open link", it will ask for a pin number then scroll down a bit and "edit weight loss" hope this helps. also if you go to the sw rewards on my post and right...
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    Help with Forum

    I am just going to test mine now, hold on
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    Biggest Loser!

    I can't believe that you think that they arent so nasty in the other BL shows. are we watching the same USA one, those 4 men and now the girl are awful and b****y. i dont understand it at all. just be there to learn as Bob says. I cant see why they cant all work together. I love the Australian...
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    From 14 stone to 13 stone

    you are a lovely group and i will save you a space, I am sure to be there for ages lol
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    From 14 stone to 13 stone

    10 months later and I have made it, 13stone 13lbs last night. But i cannot find the 13stone to 12stone link. can anyone help.
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    From 14 stone to 13 stone

    I am still in this club, nearly a year later :( hopefully this wednesday i will be moving out. lol
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    Speed soup - does it really work?

    my consultant has only just told our group that you can start the week with 105 syns and count down, before now she would advise against it. as for the soup a lady in my group has been having it for 2 weeks and has only lost 1.5lbs in two weeks. she said that she is really windy, but my way of...
  147. tara40

    Mirena Coil

    on my second one now. love it, rarely get periods, all good.
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    Sw chips sprinkled with herbs. 2 x veg sausages. 3 rashers of bacon no fat. Mushrooms cooked in tinned toms. Lovely
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    SW Cookery Class?

    I wanted to know how do you make your pasta and sauce. Do you use milk and water or just water. I know not to use the butter x
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    WI

    Thank you. I am determined to get to 1 stone and pass it. I usually leave before I get to a stone x
  151. tara40

    Easter 2012 challange

    Can someone please deduct 1 1/2lbs for me please. X using my phone and can't see the quote button
  152. tara40

    Valentines Challenge!

    Can some take 1 1\2lbs off for me please
  153. tara40

    WI

    I lost 1 1.2 last night making it 13lbs so far.
  154. tara40

    batchelor bolognese pasta n Sauce

    I haven't seen it forages.
  155. tara40

    half pound on

    I put half pound on over christmas and new year and I ate what I wanted. Sooo happy
  156. tara40

    3 Positives for today...

    These are for tomorrow 1. Going jogging in the morning. 2. Having my healthy soup for lunch. 3. Making more of an effort with hubby.
  157. tara40

    Easter 2012 challange

    count me in Alsmum (1.5 GAINED, 30 to go) Angiem - 30 lbs (1 lbs lost, 29 lbs to go) Cai - 9 lbs (0.5lbs GAINED, 9.5lbs to go) Catmonkey - 28lbs (0lb lost, 28 lbs to go) Chocochick - 8lb. (0lb lost 8lb to go) Clairebear83 - 30lb (0lb lost - 30lb to go) ColJack -30lbs (3lb lost - 27lb to go)...
  158. tara40

    3 Positives for today...

    ooh good thread; 1. back on plan writing everything down 2. taken one of my veg soups out of the freezer for lunch 3. got family round this evening and am going to have fun and not be so food absolved. havent weighed in yet as consultant had changed the time and myself and one other didnt...
  159. tara40

    Horsey good news ..

    I might after 16 long years have a couple of horses to look after. My nephews girlfriend's mum has two, one is hers and one is her other daughter's, who is getting down the stables since moving in with boyfriend and she needs help. I can only do it around my boys but at least once a week I will...
  160. tara40

    Biggest Loser 9.00 PM Tuesday on ITV

    oh my gosh, tuesday should just be renamed "Biggest loser day". they have 3 in a row, USA, UK then Australian !!!!
  161. tara40

    you will never be a size 10!!

    but does your bone size change then? as before i had children i could get all my fingers around my wrist, i can only get middle finger to touch my thumb now?
  162. tara40

    you will never be a size 10!!

    great posts. i agree with them all. but one thing puzzles me. "how big are your bones if you are big boned" what is the difference in size. surely bones are roughly the same size (circumference not length).
  163. tara40

    Serious Christmas Challenge

    I have a rotten sore throat and cold. I was getting over my cold and generally feeling well until i went round sister in laws house and her 7 year old was coughing and spluttering over everyone. we had to tell him umpteen times to put his hand over his mouth when he coughed and thanks to him i...
  164. tara40

    Valentines Challenge!

    Mandy - 0lbs lost - 8 weeks to go Scorpiolady - 11lbs (0 lost - 11lbs to go) Tara40 - 12lbs (0 lost - 12lbs to go)
  165. tara40

    Serious Christmas Challenge

    I lost 1lb this week. Good luck for next week everyone. i want to loose 2lbs to get my stone or 3lbs to get into the 13stones.
  166. tara40

    hurrah i did it

    i dont think that i am going to stay there long as have quite a crappy week. feel so unwell that i have been eating to make myself feel better. vicious circle really. back on track now. but damage may have already been done.
  167. tara40

    Signature

    I cannot add my bronze exercise sticker either.
  168. tara40

    Who has a "christmas cupboard"

    I'm having smoked salmon, hmm might have scrambled eggs too.
  169. tara40

    hurrah i did it

    Just in case i meet him. i want to impress him LOL I am sure that you will.
  170. tara40

    hurrah i did it

    thank you. couldnt have done it without my club and everyone on here. Hoping for another 3lbs on wednesday and that will be my stone.
  171. tara40

    Serious Christmas Challenge

    I am sure you will be okay. was it a nice doughnut, never had one of those. I lost 3lbs this week taking me to just under 200lbs for the first time in 6 years. i would love to loose 3lbs this week as it will be 1stone.
  172. tara40

    hurrah i did it

    i am under 200lbs for the first time in nearly 6 years. yeah maybe i am under by 1/2lb but under is under.:D
  173. tara40

    Chickpeas and Marmite

    no what i meant that i thought i was passing on exciting news regarding a low syn snack. i am not upset or sad. well maybe sad getting excited about chick peas and marmite.
  174. tara40

    Chickpeas and Marmite

    I was so excited to share this good bit of news and it has gone down in flames. so disappointed. why oh why is it so hard to loose the weight and so easy to put it on !!
  175. tara40

    chickpea / salad and chicken / quorn meal

    hmm, that sounds nice. i love spicy food too. plus it is good for your digestion.
  176. tara40

    From 14 stone to 13 stone

    I have 6.5lbs to go before i drop to the 13's. Hoping i will be in the 13's this year.
  177. tara40

    Chickpeas and Marmite

    we have bought two bags of the multipack for 2.49 in Sainsburys.
  178. tara40

    Chickpeas and Marmite

    When i get bored i start to pick. i dont eat loads in volume but in syns it adds up. surely it would be better for me to make the chickpeas and marmite and snack on a few (maybe one large handful) then feel satisfied then opening a packet of scampi and lemon nik naks and eating the whole lot.
  179. tara40

    Serious Christmas Challenge

    I don't know. I think it will be up to the individual. My consultant has promised me two stickers if i loose.
  180. tara40

    Serious Christmas Challenge

    Photogirl, we have the same stats sort of. same height but your weight loss is better than mine. good luck over christmas.
  181. tara40

    Chickpeas and Marmite

    Just eat them with marmite as a dip. lol
  182. tara40

    Your desert island food ?

    I miss McDonald's Cinnamon doughnuts. I could eat them until i was sick. Also like Cinnamon Grahams (or whatever they are called now). Oh and Cinnamon Danish (can you see the common link for me) lol
  183. tara40

    Chickpeas and Marmite

    I wasn't trying to ill advise anyone, I promise. I just thought they were syn free and that's why this forum is good as you get people who correct you, (in the nicest way). After some of the foods that i have shovelled in my mouth i think these sound delightful and low synned.
  184. tara40

    filled jacket potatoes

    or look at Ermitrude's low syn free soft cheese, which if you read all the posts can be made syn free..
  185. tara40

    *Almost SYN-FREE* home-made soft cheese - in any flavour you like!

    oh my god i am going to be making this. thanks for the receipe Ermintrude
  186. tara40

    Rice pudding recipe request

    Do you have to have it sweetened as i dont like adding sugar to anything (just my mad self). I love rice pudding though. Is pudding rice syn free?
  187. tara40

    chickpea / salad and chicken / quorn meal

    I saw a delicious meal on The biggest loser australia. I have had a couple of times and thought that i would share with you. 1 can of chickpeas Salad (whatever you like in superfree) chicken breast / quorn / fish with some herbs. cook the chicken / quorn / fish as per preference. Warm the...
  188. tara40

    Chickpeas and Marmite

    I am going to try them and if they affect my weight loss then i will syn them. I am trying not to use all 105syns a week so there should be syns left over.
  189. tara40

    Dont know what to do :(

    Hi just wanted to say that I am so so sorry for your loss. I agree that putting pictures up sounds like a good idea. Remember how much you love your mum and Christmases with your mum, that's how your children feel about you. Take care my thoughts are with you at this hard time.xx
  190. tara40

    Why do you want to get to target/ lose weight?

    I just want to be healthy as I am at risk of type 2 diabetes like my mum and nan. Also I want to look hot he he
  191. tara40

    Chickpeas and Marmite

    I like the idea of having these as a cinema snack. Wouldnt take the whole can but a small tupperware pot. I get tired of fruit all the time.
  192. tara40

    don't understand

    Can I just ask you experts. By eating the superfree foods do they speed up your metabolism in any way. As I find that if for example I eat a big bowl of pre SW bolognaise I feel like a slug after, but if I have a big bowl of SW bolognaise I feel light on my feet, if that makes sense.
  193. tara40

    Chickpeas and Marmite

    When this was receipe was brought up at my SW meeting our consultant said it is a bit like cous cous cake / the filo crisps. The ingredients are free but as you are changing the consistancy then you should really syn them, BUT if you are having these and not synning them and continuing to...
  194. tara40

    Nervous

    That is great. What an incentive to continue. Good luck and enjoy your chocolate.
  195. tara40

    Be proud of me...

    I think it's hilarious
  196. tara40

    Chickpeas and Marmite

    how would you syn them as you can cook both chickpeas and marmite?
  197. tara40

    Serious Christmas Challenge

    yes we can (as bob the builder replies)
  198. tara40

    Chickpeas and Marmite

    has anyone tried this. They were talking about Christmas snacks and someone came up with; mixing a tin of chickpeas with marmite then put on a baking tray and bake for 30mins. Then turn the oven off and let dry out for however long. They are meant to be gorgeous and syn free.
  199. tara40

    Serious Christmas Challenge

    We can do it. I am positive. I think it is just as good to try and STS.
  200. tara40

    Serious Christmas Challenge

    Yes of course we can and think how proud we will be.
  201. tara40

    Serious Christmas Challenge

    I have told my leader that I will not put any weight on over the Christmas / New Year period, in fact, I will loose. Anyone brave enough to join :angel09::angel:
  202. tara40

    Be proud of me...

    he he. He is just gorgeous. I would love just one night with him (sorry hubby).
  203. tara40

    Weight bullies

    To be honest I also don't understand people like her. I go to class with strangers who have become my SW buddies. I have never been jealous of their achievements I am just proud of them. If I was jealous of their weight loss where would that jealously stop? Their car, their house, their life...
  204. tara40

    Peeved

    It was from the registry office. If you wanted it delivered quicker then you have to pay otherwise it would have been £9 something. I couldnt go to where I had him registered as it is in London and I live in Eastbourne. But I probably would have got it today. The registry office should post...
  205. tara40

    Be proud of me...

    he he so do I. The cake is still sitting on my desk. Forgot to give it to him at lunchtime but will be seeing him in at 6.45 when he picks me up.
  206. tara40

    Be proud of me...

    thank you, it is on my desk at the moment but i am not tempted.
  207. tara40

    Be proud of me...

    I had a 1/2lb gain last night, but I expected it. Today someone has given me a wonderful slice of lemon drizzle cake from Tesco Finest. I have wrapped it up and cellotaped it ready to give to my husband at 1.15 this afternoon when he picks me up.
  208. tara40

    Peeved

    Just had to order my son a birth certificate as his former football team did not return it. It cost me £23.40 as I need it quickly. Then I get to work and phone the registry office where he was registered and it would of only cost me £15 and they would have sent it today. bloody gutted
  209. tara40

    Weight bullies

    ooh just thought, give her this forums address, we will put her straight. pick on one of us you pick on the whole SW family
  210. tara40

    Son's audition update

    Just waiting to see if our eldest has got his part time job in Asda. Should hear between 4 - 6 today.
  211. tara40

    Going for a meal

    Not sure but you could ask them not to add any oil. Most restaurants will oblige.
  212. tara40

    Weight bullies

    You are right she is a complete b***h. I wouldn't give her the time of day. Don't rise to her insults, you know how well you have done and your true friends and family are there to encourage you. She is the type of person that would encourage you to feed on doughnuts. At the end of the day it...
  213. tara40

    A night with Beyonce

    She would have been a great mentor on x factor. Or replace awful Nicole on X factor USA. She is pants
  214. tara40

    Don't you just love it when...

    when you realise your boss is away for the day and you can be on minimins all day.
  215. tara40

    New member to MM's!!

    Congratulations and what a great Christmas Pressie.xx
  216. tara40

    Son's audition update

    My 9 year old has been accepted into the Rattonians Drama Group. He starts rehearsing for Oliver in January and then they have another audition, i think in February whereby he could be on the stage in April. He did so well as he is really poorly at the moment, with a sore throat and cold. His...
  217. tara40

    How do you ...

    update a title on a thread that you created. i want to add "update" to one of mine.
  218. tara40

    Your desert island food ?

    hmm Jacket spuds with lots of butter and a vodka and lime.
  219. tara40

    Has anyone read or going to see.....

    a couple of ladies at my work went to see the stage production and said it was the effects were very good. you can see the horses on youtube. I wanted to go and see it but the tickets were a ridiculous amount.
  220. tara40

    Has anyone read or going to see.....

    It is not released until January 13 or 16. I cannot wait to see it.
  221. tara40

    Has anyone read or going to see.....

    War Horse. I have read the book and it's bloody brilliant for a small book.
  222. tara40

    I cannot believe I have wasted syns on...

    Thanks but I have had more than this :o. The pancakes were just the tip of the iceberg
  223. tara40

    Mama's Meals

    i miss living in London :(
  224. tara40

    I cannot believe I have wasted syns on...

    I have just had a crappy couple of days, not had my SW head on. hopefully i will maintain at least.
  225. tara40

    I cannot believe I have wasted syns on...

    No, that's wrong. I already had a night at the Chinese planned with hubby as kids were out. So that was why i was disappointed that the pancakes were that high. I didnt think that they would be high were i ate them, it's only when i started to look on line that i thought that the max they would...
  226. tara40

    Mama's Meals

    LOL. Showed her piccie to my hubby. Told him that's our new daughter.
  227. tara40

    A night with Beyonce

    You get Beyonce then you have to watch Kelly Rowland struggle through a song. We know who has the talent in that family.
  228. tara40

    I'm A Celebrity get me outta here....

    I didnt really watch dancing on ice last year, i couldnt get into it, dont know why. Loved Dougie doing eating trial. Hilarious
  229. tara40

    Me time

    When the boys are in bed and I can have a soak in the tub. Or on a Thursday when hubby and eldest go football training and then I get my two youngest to bed and then I have about two hours to watch America's next top model or any other girly programme that I tape.
  230. tara40

    Do you ever have a 'day off'?

    I had a bit of a blip this weekend but it wasnt as bad as it could have been. i am trying to do damage control for the next few days.
  231. tara40

    I cannot believe I have wasted syns on...

    LOL not until they invent chocolate flavoured veg
  232. tara40

    Terrible Weekend

    have just had to report it to the police to get an "Act of Vandalism" crime number.
  233. tara40

    Its ok to just say how you feel

    reminds me of when Tom Cruise said that Postnatal Depression was a load of rubbish and really critised Brooke Shields when she came out about have PND. Tom Cruise and that doctor are horses a**es
  234. tara40

    Smallest i can ever remember being .

    "You go girl". he he i can only say this on line. I think you need to change your name as you are no longer Mrs Big B
  235. tara40

    A friend's reaction

    Firstly congratulations on your weight loss. I find SW not a diet but a healthy eating plan. I also worry about getting saggy skin but as mentioned earlier in this thread that loosing it slowly will give you skin time to tighten as you go. good luck and keep us posted. and cyberjelly. you...
  236. tara40

    I cannot believe I have wasted syns on...

    That's right, but it does help as a rough guide doesnt it. It would save you impulse buying until you were in a position to check out the syn value.
  237. tara40

    Terrible Weekend

    First the car starts leaking water. Unsure where its coming from but is going into the garage today to be fixed tomorrow, fingers crossed, one expense that we didnt budget for. Number 2. Stupid little ba****ds threw a stone, for fun, at my window. Caught the bottom right corner and shattered...
  238. tara40

    My 9 year old has got an audition ....

    Thank you. He has got a terrible sore throat, which he caught from his Auntie (thanks) but he is excited. We have told him that if he doesnt get the part dont worry, there will be more in the future. hard to tell a 9 year old though.
  239. tara40

    i've lost 50lb :)

    could i please ask you what dress size you are now. I am also the same height and am currently a size 16 but would love to get into my size 14 clothes (which are all still brand new with tags, some 9 years old).
  240. tara40

    My 9 year old has got an audition ....

    for Oliver with the local theatre group. His acting teacher has put him forward for the audition, for experience if nothing else. he has to sing solo. i am chewing my nails already.xxx
  241. tara40

    Ex bf issues, help me!

    give the phone to your husband and then come up with a solution between the two of you. Try to keep him involved. good luck.
  242. tara40

    Quorn sausages complaint

    not on SW on line, so how many calories per 100g LOL
  243. tara40

    Quorn sausages complaint

    LOL
  244. tara40

    What have you just eaten??

    Will be making this one. Sounds Delicious
  245. tara40

    What have you just eaten??

    I looked in winter recipes for Xmas Soup and nothing came up.:(
  246. tara40

    What have you just eaten??

    what is Xmas soup
  247. tara40

    I cannot believe I have wasted syns on...

    That's a good idea. Add on your wasted syns. I don't care about being moaned at, moan away. It is my opinion that I wasted these syns and I need to be more aware of what I eat. Yes they were nice, but not worth 7 syns for me, which is the point that I was trying to make.
  248. tara40

    Quorn sausages complaint

    Dont tomatoes scream when you cut them ???
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