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  1. B.M.

    sweet potato

    Hi there, sweet potatoes are a free food and syn free as long as you do not use any oil etc.
  2. B.M.

    Protein Powder Syn Values

    Hi Matt, dried Whey protein powder is 5 syns per 25 g :)
  3. B.M.

    Matthesons turkey rashers

    Hi Sue, yes they are free :)
  4. B.M.

    Asda Plant Based Salad

    Hi, the 260 g pack is 4.5 syns :)
  5. B.M.

    Hex A Options help

    Hey, Alpro Soya Drink - Chocolate is not a Hex A anymore. You would need to count 3 syns per 100 ml I am afraid :(
  6. B.M.

    Need some help, how many syns is in this, or is it syn free?

    Hey, sorry but this brand does not seem to be on the SW syn tool. Similar items appear to be syn free though. :)
  7. B.M.

    Plant pioneers

    Hi Pecan, they are 3.5 syns each :)
  8. B.M.

    Bills Restaurant

    Hi, there is about 1 syn per 20 calories. If the pancakes with syrup and fruit is 542 calories as Bert found out, then you should count 27 syns for the portion. Enjoy :)
  9. B.M.

    Green cuisines sausages

    Hi Pecan, the frozen Birds Eye Green Cuisine Meat Free Sausages are 2 syns each
  10. B.M.

    Tesco Turkey Breast Joint

    Hi Elle, not sure about the Turkey breast joint but the Tesco Chicken Breast Joint with Pork, Sage & Onion Stuffing (frozen 800g pack) is 1.5 syns per 100g 🙂
  11. B.M.

    Hellmans vegan mayo

    Hi, it's 5 syns per level tbsp 🙂
  12. B.M.

    Linda maccartney linclonshire sausages

    Hi, they are 2.5 syns per sausage. 🙂
  13. B.M.

    Syns Yeo valley kefir yoghurt

    Hi there, welcome back on the plan. Yes. you can have the same Healthy Extra A ie double Cheddar 🧀🧀 🙌. The Yeo valley kefir natural yoghurt is 3 syns for a 350g pot. Hope this helps 🙂
  14. B.M.

    Pork mince HEXB? Or syns?

    Hi, lean pork mince with 5% fat or less is a free food, there is no need to syn it :) It is not a HexB. B.
  15. B.M.

    Tesco Gammon Joint

    Hi, the 620g pack is 4.5 syns. Not bad at all! :)
  16. B.M.

    Aldi corned beef

    Hi, it's 4 syns per 100g for the Aldi's corned beef :)
  17. B.M.

    Heinz Spaghetti

    Hi, Heinz: Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce, Alphabetti in Tomato Sauce , Numberetti in Tomato Sauce, Hoops in Tomato Sauce, canned, are all 0.5 syns per 100g. Heinz Spaghetti Bolognese is 4.5 syns per 400g can :)
  18. B.M.

    Morrisons bio yoghurt

    Hi cherylxx, your concerns are correct. The 450g tub is 17.5 syns o_O
  19. B.M.

    Slow loss

    Hi chocolover, 8lbs in 3 weeks is great, don't knock it! And please, try not to compare yourself to others. It's your personal journey. Enjoy it, no mattter how long it takes. I also took the scenic route, I had ups and downs but it was all worth it in the end :). And men generally lose weight...
  20. B.M.

    Advice on syns please

    Hi, coconut milk can not be counted as a HA I am afraid. Unless you mean Coconut drink? For example Alpro Coconut Drink, unsweetened, long life, you can have 400ml as a healthy extra a. And it looks as if all gluten free pasta is free as long as you use the dried variety. :)
  21. B.M.

    Please help!

    Hiya, the whole pack is 1.5 syns. Hope this helps :) B.
  22. B.M.

    Tartare sauce

    Hi, the lowest shop bought ones are Colmans Tartare Sauce and Duerrs Tartare Sauce, 2 syns per each level tbsp :)
  23. B.M.

    Martini Asti Spumante

    Hi, 250 ml = 9 syns :)
  24. B.M.

    Aldi stuffed mushrooms

    Aldi Nature's Pick Natures Pick Stuffed Mushrooms, chilled (125g each) - 7 syns
  25. B.M.

    Tesco Gnocchi

    Hi, not sure which variety you have got but I found the following: Tesco Authentic Fresh Potato Gnocchi 1.5 syns per 100g Tesco Gnocchi Made in Italy 2 syns per 100g Tesco Trattoria Verdi Gnocchi 3.5 syns per 100g Hope this helps :)
  26. B.M.

    Jamie Oliver

    Hi, it's 3 syns for the pouch (250g) :)
  27. B.M.

    Heinz Cartons of Soup

    Hi there Fragrant Thai Carrot & Coconut: 6 syns per carton Spiced Pumpkin & Sweet Potato & Carrot : 2.5 syns per carton B. :)
  28. B.M.

    February 2019 Challenge

    1 lb off
  29. B.M.

    Bernard Matthews wafer thin Turkey Ham

    The syn values have changed over the last few years. Now it's 1.5 syns per 100 g :)
  30. B.M.

    February 2019 Challenge

    2 lbs off :)
  31. B.M.

    syn help please

    5 syns per 100 g :oops:
  32. B.M.

    syn help please

    Hi sezzie, they are 2 syns for 100 g :)
  33. B.M.

    February 2019 Challenge

    Hi Tristar, you have marked me as a holiday but I have submitted my weight for the last two weeks. Would you check please? Thanks x
  34. B.M.

    ?

    If you mean the frozen ones, they are 13 syns (130g each) :)
  35. B.M.

    February 2019 Challenge

    Another 1.5 lbs on for me. My head is not in it it seems :eek:
  36. B.M.

    Mug Shot Snack Stop Pots

    Hi all, there is a good thread with syn values for some of the Mugshots. https://www.minimins.com/threads/frequently-asked-syn-values-pasta-n-sauce-find-it-here.151267/page-14 Here some syn values for yhe Snack stops Mug Shot, Snack Stop Cheese sachet 3½...
  37. B.M.

    February 2019 Challenge

    Wishing you a happy birthday Fruitloops :bday:
  38. B.M.

    February 2019 Challenge

    Tristar, I meant to wish you a happy birthday yesterday and...forgot :rolleyes:. Belated happy birthday, hope you had a good one :candle1: x
  39. B.M.

    February 2019 Challenge

    1.5 lbs on this week due to too many weekend syns (hangs head in shame) :classic_oops:
  40. B.M.

    M&S Gammon Shanks Syns.

    Hi, they are 6.5 syns each (306g) :)
  41. B.M.

    Nissin Chicken Yakitori Noodles

    Hi, I can't find this flavour but the Nissin Soba Instant Noodles Teriyaki and Chili flavours are 8.5 syns per 90 g pot. The classic one is 9.5 syns :)
  42. B.M.

    Syn values

    Hi Dulcie40, a 110g pot of Danone Oykos Luxury Greek Style Yogurt Passion Fruit is 7 syns :)
  43. B.M.

    The Butcher’s Market 16 Lean Beef Meatballs Syns?

    Hi Kristen Allen, 3 of these meatballs are 1/2 syn :)
  44. B.M.

    Food Flavourings

    Hi Cassah, Food colouring/flavourings/essence, all varieties (1 drop) are all free :)
  45. B.M.

    McCain Lighter Chips

    Hi there, these are 2.5 syns per 100g :)
  46. B.M.

    Tarka Dahl M&S

    Hi Bec90, the Tarka Dahl, chilled, 250g pack is 3.5 syns :)
  47. B.M.

    February 2019 Challenge

    Hope to get back to my target weight or at least very close! :rolleyes: WI day is Thursday Target 4 lbs no holidays thanks Tristar x
  48. B.M.

    January 2019 Challenge

    1 lb off this week
  49. B.M.

    HEX B - Oats?

    Hi Wilbur, 40 g of Sainsburys Taste the Difference Scottish Whole Rolled Chunky Oats is a Healthy Extra B choice :)
  50. B.M.

    January 2019 Challenge

    many thanks Tristar x
  51. B.M.

    Domino pizza delights Syns!?

    Hi, the Dominos Pizza delight (chicken or veg) is 5 syns per slice. If 6 slices to the pizza = 30 syns for the lot. Not too bad :eating:
  52. B.M.

    Extra Easy Aldi capriano verde pizza

    Hi Faye, 1/2 the Caprino Verde Pizza (= 210 g service) is 25.5 syns o_O
  53. B.M.

    Syns Morrison’s the best chunky haddock in breadcrumbs

    Hi, I can't find haddock but Morrisons the best chucky breaded cod is 9 syns each (simila weight as the haddock filets) :)
  54. B.M.

    January 2019 Challenge

    Hi Tristar, it looks as if you marked me as a holiday week ending 20 Jan but that was not me. :cool: My results were +0.5, -2, -1, -1. Thank you :) B.
  55. B.M.

    January 2019 Challenge

    1 lb off today. Not sure if I will reach my target this month at this rate but it's going into the right direction :)
  56. B.M.

    Syns in Tesco Artichoke Antipasti

    Hi, it's 1 syn per 25 g :)
  57. B.M.

    January 2019 Challenge

    Thanks Tristar :)
  58. B.M.

    Aldi Mexican Rice

    Hi, Aldi Worldwide Foods Special Mexican Style Rice is 2 syns for the whole 250g pouch :)
  59. B.M.

    Chinese

    Hi, not sure if this is without batter but the average portion of a takeaway sweet & sour chicken from the Chinese is 27 syns :eek:
  60. B.M.

    Aldi Pasta & Sauce Syn Change?!

    Hi, it's 6.5 syns for the 113g pack :)
  61. B.M.

    Tesco Mushroom Soup

    Hi, it's 1.5 syns for the 400 g can :)
  62. B.M.

    Naked Soup Vietnamese Fiery Beef Pho 300G

    Hi, the 300 g Pack is 5.5 syns :)
  63. B.M.

    Hearty Food Co Roast Beef Dinner 400G

    Hi there, it's 6 syns for the meal :)
  64. B.M.

    January 2019 Challenge

    Well done Kev! 7 lbs is amazing :mm007::0clapper::)
  65. B.M.

    January 2019 Challenge

    Good losses all around as I can see, well done to you all :0clapper: WI for me today, 2 lbs off. Pretty happy with that :classic_big_grin:
  66. B.M.

    January 2019 Challenge

    First weigh in, 0.5 lbs on :rolleyes:. Need to stay away from the sweeties :oops:. I aim for a good loss for next week though :)
  67. B.M.

    January 2019 Challenge

    STS is a good achievement after the holidays ;)
  68. B.M.

    January 2019 Challenge

    Well done Lou! :)
  69. B.M.

    January 2019 Challenge

    December was a bad month for me (holidays, then Xmas...) and I got out of my target range big time! Aiming to lose 6lbs Weigh in day Thursday No holidays Thanks Tristar! And good luck to everybody :)
  70. B.M.

    Pitta bread- HXB?

    Hi, thefollowing are currently a HexB (1 pitta): Spar Brown Pittas 8 pack Co-op Wholemeal Pitta Breads 6 pack SuperValu Round Wholemeal Pitta Breads 8 pack Fitzgeralds Family Bakery Round Pittas, Wholemeal BFree Foods Stone Baked Pitta Breads 4 pack Fitzgeralds Family Bakery Round Pittas...
  71. B.M.

    Extra Easy Cafe Classic coffee’s

    Hi bambi, they are 3 syns per 14g sachets :)
  72. B.M.

    Sweetex

    Hi Cac80. The sweetener tablets are syn free. :)
  73. B.M.

    Syn value in vegan spinach and ricotta ravioli.

    Hi, its 14 syns for a 250 g pack :)
  74. B.M.

    How many syns in Tesco root veg mash

    Hi Steven, the 425g pack is 2.5 syns :)
  75. B.M.

    Hello - syn value please for Hearty food co- new member

    Hi Maisy, the Hearty Food co tomato and herb pasta sauce is 7 syns for the 440 g jar :)
  76. B.M.

    Alpro plain unsweetened yogurt

    Alpro Soya Yogurt Plain Unsweetened, No Sugars 500g pot (per 100g) is syn free :)
  77. B.M.

    Tesco Danish Ham 340G

    Hi Kristen, this ham is syn free :)
  78. B.M.

    Tilda Super Grains Coconut 220g pouch -SYNS?

    On the SW website it says 6.5 syns for a 220g pouch
  79. B.M.

    Wholemeal Rolls 60g Healthy Extra

    Hi, the following are all a Healty Extra B Roberts Bakery Wholemeal Rolls 4 pack (1 x 60g) Irwins Wholemeal Softee Roll 6 pack (1 x 45g) Warburtons Wholemeal Roll, sliced 6 pack (1 x 56g) Asda Baker's Selection Bakers Selection Finger Rolls, Wholemeal 6 pack (1 x 49g)
  80. B.M.

    Do you like coconut? New healthy extra milk!!!

    Hi Mandy moo, a bit late but hope it still helps :) Alpro Coconut Drink, For Professionals = 400ml is a Healthy Extra A or 6 syns
  81. B.M.

    April 2018 Challenge

    thank you for your kind words x I always feel so motivated when I leave class on Tuesdays and I really want to commit to a 100% week. And then I loose it somehow. I really need to get back into the zone. I looked at a picture from 2009 and I really do not want to be big like that again. Sigh...
  82. B.M.

    April 2018 Challenge

    I put on 1/2 lb on Tuesday and since then I have been off plan more or less so fully expect a big gain on Tuesday coming. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME??? :mad: I will never get back to my target if I keep continuing like this. :classic_frown:
  83. B.M.

    April 2018 Challenge

    OmG Tristar, 9 stones? :classic_eek: That's impressive and so inspiring. What an achievement :0clapper:. Have a fabulous holiday :classic_smile:
  84. B.M.

    April 2018 Challenge

    You are doing so well Mini! :)
  85. B.M.

    April 2018 Challenge

    Hi Sarah, thanks for updating however, I think my 0.5 should have a minus in fron of it? ;)
  86. B.M.

    April 2018 Challenge

    1/2 lb on for me, too much chocolate :eek:. But I am committed and aim to be 100% on plan this week. Well done on everybodies losses :)
  87. B.M.

    Syns help please

    Hi, if it is the frozen ones, these are 9 syns each :oops:
  88. B.M.

    April 2018 Challenge

    oops, forgot to report back on Tuesday after WI. 2 lbs off for me :) thanks Sarah
  89. B.M.

    Anyone in the 11 stone bracket want support to get down to the 10s?

    Holiday damage 4.5 lbs. So official weight now 11 st 8.5 lbs. :rolleyes: I am hoping for a 2 lbs loss tomorrow at weigh in. Fingers crossed and good luck to everybody :)
  90. B.M.

    April 2018 Challenge

    I would like to join the April challenge please WI is Tuesday and I aim to lose 5lbs. No holidays thanks Sarah :)
  91. B.M.

    WAY before, before, and now.

    Wow, what a transformation! Well done you :0clapper::classic_smile:
  92. B.M.

    Anyone in the 11 stone bracket want support to get down to the 10s?

    Have not made huge progress, still weighing in at 11st 4lbs and 7lbs to get back to my target weight :(. And I am going on holiday from Friday onwards for 9 days. So when I am back I will have put on even more lbs... Sigh :rolleyes:
  93. B.M.

    Syns in falafel?

    Hi, Cauldron Foods Falafel, Ready to Eat, chilled 8 pack (25g each) are 1.5 syns each :)
  94. B.M.

    Chicken strips

    Hi, 100g = 6.5 syns :)
  95. B.M.

    fresh coconut

    The syn value for fresh coconut has changed slightly (though still high! :() 25g = 4.5 syns or you can have 35g as a HeB
  96. B.M.

    Maggi 3 minute noodles..be aware

    Maggi 2 Minute Noodles Assam Laksa Flavour, 78g pack and Maggi 2 Minute Noodles Curry Flavour, 79g pack are 5.5 syns each. Maggi 2 Minute Noodles Chicken Flavour, 77g pack is 5 syns. The other Maggi 3 minute noodles all seem to be 5 syns :)
  97. B.M.

    Tuna

    Hi, 100g of tuna in oil (drained) is 4 syns. :)
  98. B.M.

    Aldi pork casserole

    yes, I would think the pork is part of the syn value
  99. B.M.

    Aldi pork casserole

    Hi, it says a 200 g serving is 10.5 syns :oops::)
  100. B.M.

    asda stevia tablets

    Hi, I can't find anything om ASDA stevia tablets either. But the Canderel Stevia tablets are free so i would think the asda ones are too? I would not syn them, but that's just me :):)
  101. B.M.

    Confused! Dairylea light.

    Hi, you can have 4 Dairylea Light Triangles as your HexA :)
  102. B.M.

    Syns in Pickeled Roll Mop Herrings

    Hi there, rollmop herring generally seems to be syn free (I buy the Lidls one, they are quite nice :)). Youngs Rollmop Herrings with a Sweet Onion and Gherkin Marinade is free. Tesco Rollmop Herrings in a Sweet Marinade is 1.5 syns per 65g serving.
  103. B.M.

    Anyone in the 11 stone bracket want support to get down to the 10s?

    Aaaargh, I am still not back into the 10s...:rolleyes: . It is 14 weeks ago that I went out of my target range and I am toiling. I still need to lose 8 lbs to get back to my target weight of 10st11lbs. I had a good day today food wise. Hope more will follow. Next weigh in is Tuesday, I am hoping...
  104. B.M.

    Cottage cheese

    Hi, the low fat version of Milbona cottage cheese is syn free :)
  105. B.M.

    Syn value

    Hi, Ready Brek, Original, dried (40g) is a Healthy extra or 7 syns :)
  106. B.M.

    Coconut oil

    Hi, 1 level tsp of coconut oil is 2 syns :)
  107. B.M.

    January 2018 Challenge

    Last weigh in for me in January, lost 2lbs
  108. B.M.

    January 2018 Challenge

    lost 1.5 lbs :classic_smile:
  109. B.M.

    January 2018 Challenge

    Some amazing losses this week :) Sts for me, I did not have the willpower I was hoping for and totally blew it on Saturday night. Too much wine :classic_oops:
  110. B.M.

    January 2018 Challenge

    Not a good start to the January challenge. 1.5 lbs on, sigh :(. I am still snacking on leftover Xmas chocolates, biscuits etc.. Must get back into the zone :oops: Sarah, you look absolutely stunning! :)
  111. B.M.

    January 2018 Challenge

    Some great losses already, well done Nanny Doreen, Jenny_b, darkriver (6.5lbs, amazing :eek::)) Hi Sarah, welcome back :)
  112. B.M.

    Philadelphia

    Yes, that's right :)
  113. B.M.

    Big Gains?

    Good luck for tomorrow :)
  114. B.M.

    Philadelphia

    Hi, Philadelphia Soft Cheese Light with Garlic & Herbs, Mini Tubs (2 x 35g) are a Healthy extra (or 5 syns)
  115. B.M.

    January 2018 Challenge

    Hi Tristar, I would like to join. Could you add me to the list please? Thank you WI Tuesday, no holidays and I aim for 5 lbs Good Luck everybody :)
  116. B.M.

    Syn free snacks

    You could make some home pasta salad or SW quiches? Or boiled eggs, pack of ham, gherkins, or asparagus from a jar wrapped in ham slices, seafood sticks.... Not entirely syn free but some of the Sushi snacks you get in the shops are quite low in syns. For example Marks & Spencer Vegetable Sushi...
  117. B.M.

    1/3 speed in breakfasts

    I always try and have some speed with my breakfasts. An apple with your weetabix is perfectly fine. You could grate it the evening before and add it to your weetabix in the morning? Alternatively, you could try pear, orange, mandarines/clementines, nectarine, peach, sweet plums, apricots...
  118. B.M.

    Big Gains?

    My biggest gain was 6 lbs in a week, that was a holiday week. I believe it is just about impossible to gain 8 - 9 lbs of fat in one week. Part of this big gain will be water retention surely? Great you are already back on track since 2 January Mom38. I am sure you will have a great loss at...
  119. B.M.

    Anyone in the 11 stone bracket want support to get down to the 10s?

    ugh, 5 lbs on today, the Xmas/New Year damage :eek:. Scales showing 11st 7 lbs. So, I need to lose 10 lbs to get back to my target weight. I had a lot of syns today but have prepared breakfast and lunch for tomorrow. As long as I keep away from the biscuits and sweets I am fine. Wish me luck or...
  120. B.M.

    Sugar Plum Mini

    Well done Mini, that's an amazing loss :0clapper::)
  121. B.M.

    Anyone in the 11 stone bracket want support to get down to the 10s?

    During December I put on a lot of weight, taking me totally out of my target range :doh:. I will find out this Thursday at WI what the overall damage is (including Xmas/Hogmanay lbs :oops:). I need to get back to my target weight of 10st 11lbs (or lower). Good Luck everybody, we can do this :) B.
  122. B.M.

    Sugar Plum Mini

    Hi Mini, wishing you all the best for 2018. You can do this! ;) Your food pictures look great. I am a bit worried about your breakfast, there is hardly anything to fill you up? :eek: I could not survive on a few almonds and an apple for breakfast and would be starving after an hour. And then I...
  123. B.M.

    Portion sizes

    Hi Anna, I personally never really bothered about portion sizes but always followed the rule that 1/3 (or more) of my meals is speed food if possible. I love my food and still eat big portions. If someone would have told me at the beginning of my SW journey that I have to reduce my portion size...
  124. B.M.

    Healthy B cereals help pls.

    Hi cjmum, you can have 40 g of 'Honey Monster Puffs (Wheat or oat Puffs) with a Dash of Honey' as your HeB :)
  125. B.M.

    Mestermacher

    Hi, not sure if you received an answer already? 1 slice of this bread counts as a HE b (or 6 syns). :)
  126. B.M.

    Carrot cake hifi bars coming next month!

    Oooh, I did not know :). That looks yummy :eating:
  127. B.M.

    Low or no sun salad dressings

    Hi there, Hellmanns Fat Free Vinaigrette Dressing is totally free (my favourite salad dressing :))
  128. B.M.

    Help pleease

    Hi there, Asda Growers Selection Sweet Potato Mash, chilled (300g pack) is 2 syns. Gravy is 1 syn per level tsp of granules (1.5 to 2.5 per 100ml made up gravy). Toby Carvery gravy counts as 1 syn per serving. Hope this helps :)
  129. B.M.

    Super Noodles

    Hi there, these batchelors super noodles are free: Batchelors Super Low Fat Noodles Chicken & Herb Batchelors Super Low Fat Noodles Sweet Thai Chilli Batchelors Super Low Fat Noodles Chilli Chicken
  130. B.M.

    Help! Off the Eaten Path rice and pea snacks

    Hi, I can't find the syn value on the SW site either. I suggest you apply the 20 cal rule which would make a 27 bag approx. 6 syns.
  131. B.M.

    Lidl valley spire cottage cheese

    Hiya, Lidl Valley Spire Natural Cottage Cheese (per 100g) is Free and so is Lidl Valley Spire Cottage Cheese with Onion & Chives (per 100g) as well as Lidl Goldessa Cottage Cheese, Light (per 100g). I use Lidl cottage cheese all the time :)
  132. B.M.

    Asda High Protein Low Fat Singapore Chicken Noodles Syns ?

    Hi, Asda High Protein Low Fat, Singapore Chicken Noodles, frozen (400g pack) are 4.5 syns :)
  133. B.M.

    Extra Easy SP Asda Singapore Chicken Noodles

    Asda High Protein Low Fat, Singapore Chicken Noodles, frozen (400g pack) 4.5 syns Asda Singapore Chicken Noodles, chilled (410g pack) 5.5 syns :)
  134. B.M.

    Nissin Instant Soba Noodle Pots

    Nissin Soba Instant Noodles, Classic (90g pot) 8½syns Nissin Soba Instant Noodles, Teriyaki (90g pot) 7½syns
  135. B.M.

    Tracker white choc syns

    Hi nush, is this the one you are looking for? Tracker White Chocolate Chip Bar (26g bar) = 6 syns
  136. B.M.

    Lancashire farm Greek yoghurt

    Hi there, this one is 3.5 syns per 100g. :)
  137. B.M.

    Extra Easy Counting My Syns...

    I really like your posts and your food piccies. They gives me lots of ideas and inspiration :eating: Well done on your weight loss so far Mini :0clapper:. Sorry to hear about your pulled muscle, hope you feel better soon :)
  138. B.M.

    Extra Easy Lidls Hunters Chicken syn value please?

    Hi Lilmiz, they are 5.5 sysns each (half pack) :)
  139. B.M.

    Does anyone know if the ready to wok Asia noodles from Aldi are free? Thanks

    Hi there, Aldi Asia Specialities Ready to Wok Soft Medium Noodles are 2 syns per 150 g serving (same for their ready to wok rice noodles) :)
  140. B.M.

    Food Diary, is it okay?

    Hi there, generally your meals and snacks look fine but I can not see a healthy extra A? You could add a little side salad to your dinner to get extra speed in. And are you happy with your 5 syns/day? Or are you saving your syns for weekends? :)
  141. B.M.

    Extra Easy Counting My Syns...

    hmmmmm, your burgers on mushrooms look delicious :eating:, do you make the burgers yourself or are they SW ones?
  142. B.M.

    Hi needing help

    Hi Esme, Fish & Chip Shop Fish, battered (medium) is 14.5 syns Fish & Chip Shop Fish, battered (large) is 18 syns If you take the batter off the fish will be syn free. :) There are different individually wrapped mini cheeses. Can you let us know which ones you need the syn value for (name of...
  143. B.M.

    My Before and After

    Well done Chris, what a great achievement. :0clapper: And you look a lot younger now :)
  144. B.M.

    unsweetened alpro almond milk

    Hi, according to SW you can split healthy extras as long as they fit within the allowances. Hope this helps? :)
  145. B.M.

    Extra Easy Counting My Syns...

    Hi Mini, yes that is fine. You can split your Hex's :)
  146. B.M.

    What 'tweaks' do you do and still lose weight?

    :eek: you little devil, you! Radical, lol :rotflmao: . But seriously, if you do this on occasion and your weight loss is not affected, it should be ok. I don't really tweak food but I don't count sweetner as syns. Total rebel, eh? :D
  147. B.M.

    Extra Easy first weigh in

    Wow, well done Jo, that's an amazing loss! :0clapper: :)
  148. B.M.

    How many syns please in Iceland stores.....

    Hi there, on the SW website it does not specify that there is a syn value for more that 100g, therefore I would say 500g are also free? Well, that's the way I see it :)
  149. B.M.

    Big appetite

    Hi Anna, if you stick to plan 100% you should not feel hungry. When I started with SW I actually bought bigger plates to accomodate my SW pasta dishes (no joke). I also have a big appetite (its huge actually, not just big :rolleyes:). I don't seem to have the trigger that tells me when I am...
  150. B.M.

    Tesco chilli chicken noodle salad

    Hi there, Tesco Sweet Chilli Chicken Noodle Salad (240g pack) is 4 syns :)
  151. B.M.

    Milk allowance

    Hi Jay, here's what I found HEa = Morrisons Soya Milk, Unsweetened, long life (350ml) Morrisons Soya Milk, Calcium Enriched, Unsweetened, chilled (500ml) Morrisons Savers Soya Milk, Unsweetened, long life (400ml)
  152. B.M.

    M and s chicken

    I only found this one: Marks & Spencer Southern Fried Chicken Tenders, chilled 300g pack (150g serving) - 6 syns
  153. B.M.

    Primula Light HeA

    Hi, Primula Cheese Spread, Light, 75 g is definately a Healthy extra A (as per SW syns online and also seen in the SW magazines) :)
  154. B.M.

    M and s chicken

    there are a few different Cajun Chicken listed, if you let me know the exact name and pack size I will have a look :)
  155. B.M.

    Linches meat

    Hi there, that depends on the brand. Let us know which luncheon meat you are using? :)
  156. B.M.

    Extra Easy SP Asda Singapore Chicken Noodles

    Hi Maddy, there are a few Singapore Chicken Noodles listed on the SW website. Can you give some more information, ie pack size, low fat etc.? Or post a picture? :)
  157. B.M.

    M and s chicken

    Hi Jo, are these the ones? Marks & Spencer Spirit of Summer Louisiana BBQ Chicken Flatties, chilled 4 pack (85g each) - they are 1/2 syn each :) And well done on your lbs 7 loss! That's amazing :)
  158. B.M.

    Wrigley's Sugar Free Gum Syns

    Hi Lozzi, 5 strips or 5 pellets are 1/2 syn :)
  159. B.M.

    February 2017 Challenge

    1 lbs off today. A mile away from my monthly target (again :(). I decided to take some time out, still following SW but not taking part in a new challenge for now. Good luck for the March challenge everybody. I will be keeping an eye on the new March thread ;)
  160. B.M.

    February 2017 Challenge

    1 lbs on for me :(
  161. B.M.

    Linda McCartney vegetarian chicken paella

    Hi there, Linda McCartneys Vegetarian Chicken-style Paella, frozen (400g pack) = 10½ Hope this helps :)
  162. B.M.

    Syn value

    Hi Jessie, can't find the syn value for this product on the SW website. I would suggest you use the 20 cals = 1 syn rule in this case :)
  163. B.M.

    Extra Easy HELP! Bacardi Mojito 330ml can!

    Hi there, I can not find this one either on the SW website. I would go by the 1 syn per 20 cal rule in this case :)
  164. B.M.

    Lentil broth mix

    Hi Bulgaria1, broth mixes are usually dried pulses, lentils and beans if I am not mistaken. These are perfectly fine to use in your home made vegetable soup. Unless you have a specific product in mind? Let us know the brand and we can look it up for you :)
  165. B.M.

    Gluten free?

    Hi, this is what I found on SW website: Wholemeal/multigrain bread gluten free (2 x med slice) = HE . But it does not specify a brand I am afraid :confused:
  166. B.M.

    February 2017 Challenge

    I lost another 0.5 lb. I was good all week and stayed on plan so was a bit disappointed but hey ho, all going in the right direction. Here is to a new week ;) Good luck everybody :)
  167. B.M.

    Syns

    Hi there, they are 2 syns each
  168. B.M.

    Soya yogurt

    Hi Jay, these are 4.5 syns per pot :)
  169. B.M.

    February 2017 Challenge

    0.5 lb off for me. Bit disappointed but its going in the right direction
  170. B.M.

    365 days countdown to my target

    Hi Ravenous, like your diary and the pictures :). Just wanted to point out that low fat/fat free cottage cheese is free food and not a HexA. So you could enjoy your HexA for other dairy products :eatdrink012:
  171. B.M.

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Spag Bol, yum, another big fan here! :eating: I had spicy sweet potato wedges with lettuce, yellow pepper, cucumber, radish, 1/2 can baked beans, all topped with HA allowance of Primula light (75 g). mmmm, yummy :eatdrink012:
  172. B.M.

    January 2017 Challenge

    Hi Sarah, you put me down as sts but I lost a pound yesterday? :)
  173. B.M.

    January 2017 Challenge

    1 lb off today. Missed my monthly target (again, sigh) :oops:. Hope I am going to do better next month. See you all in the February thread :)
  174. B.M.

    January 2017 Challenge

    aw, what a shame. But never mind crafty girl. You still achieved your January target, well done :winner:
  175. B.M.

    February 2017 Challenge

    I'm in :) WI on Tuesday, no holidays and my target is 4 lbs Thanks Sarah x
  176. B.M.

    Leigh's SW journey at home :-)

    Hi, just thought I'd mention that Hellmanns Fat Free Vinaigrette Dressing (per 100ml) is syn free and IMHO is really tasty :)) @ Leigh, your meals look really mouthwatering, mmmm :eat:
  177. B.M.

    unsweetened alpro almond milk

    Me again Isaviel, I am really sorry but I did not pick up on the "original" part of your question. The original Alpro Almond Drink (not unsweetened) is 500 ml as a HexA or 1 syn per 100 ml. Sorry again :(
  178. B.M.

    January 2017 Challenge

    1.5 lbs off, very happy as I was not fully on plan all week
  179. B.M.

    unsweetened alpro almond milk

    Hi, you can have 1 litre of Alpro Almond Drink, Roasted & Unsweetened, long life or chilled for your HexA. Or count 1/2 syn per 100 ml :)
  180. B.M.

    January 2017 Challenge

    sigh.... 1 lbs on. Lost my way at the weekend. Family bereavement lead to mindless eating (and drinking). Next couple of days will not be any better but hope to be back on plan asap.
  181. B.M.

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Grilled gammon steak with fried egg on top, veg mix (brokkoli, cauliflower, carrots, brussel sprouts), butternut squash mash, HexA allowance of Philli light with garlic & herbs on the side, mmmm yummy :eating:
  182. B.M.

    Overnight Oats Yoghurt Syns

    Hi bbnorto92, yes, the yogurt is syn free. :) @ lippylisa, you said you use it as your HexA for the day? It is not a healthy extra, it is free food. You can use your HexA for other things (milk, cheese) :)
  183. B.M.

    January 2017 Challenge

    Hi Sarah, thanks for updating the chart. I've only got 3.5 lbs left to lose though (not 4.5 as on your chart) ;) x
  184. B.M.

    January 2017 Challenge

    1.5 lbs off for me :)
  185. B.M.

    Syn value

    Hi, I can only find this one: Iceland Fat Free Yogurt, Strawberry (450g pot), which is 6 syns per pot. Tesco Pasta in Sauce, Macaroni Cheese, made up as directed, excluding butter (120g pack) is 4.5 syns. Batchelors Pasta n Sauce Smoky Cheese & Pancetta, dried (110g pack) is 2 syns. Hope this...
  186. B.M.

    Been away for a while just want to check my syn calculation is right

    Hi Faye, all the ingredients you mentioned are syn free and as you rightly said, you need to syn any oil you may use :)
  187. B.M.

    can I eat too much quark?

    Hi Darccc, sometimes I also eat a full tub (250 g) of quark with a sachet of Options in it (synned of course) and have it with fruit (I have a big appetite and like a nice pudding after my main course, or a nice snack :rolleyes:). It is free food. If you think it starts affecting your weight...
  188. B.M.

    Tesco sweet chilli chunks ready to eat?

    Hi, yes, the Tesco Sweet Chilli Chicken Chunks, Ready to Eat, chilled 160g pack (per 100g) are syn free :)
  189. B.M.

    Tofu

    Hi, a bit late but hopefully still useful... Cauldron Foods Original Tofu, chilled (per 100g) is free :)
  190. B.M.

    Extra Easy Help can't find SW syn value

    Hi, is it this one? Sainsburys Be Good to Yourself Tomato & Basil Chicken Pasta, frozen (400g pack)? It's 3 syns
  191. B.M.

    How many syns in turkey thigh mince??

    Hi, Tesco Turkey Thigh Mince, 7% Fat, chilled, is 1/2 syn per 100g, so no damage done :). Hope you enjoyed it
  192. B.M.

    HexA Do you have to use it?

    Hi Hanzhas3boys, there are not a lot of options for our Hex A's (I don't have a problem using mine every day, I love cheese and milk :rolleyes:). Unfortunately yogurt does not count asa Hex A. Have you tried the flavoured milk? For example Waitrose Essential Strawberry Flavoured Milk, chilled...
  193. B.M.

    New mullerlight cake shop inspired yoghurts

    Hi there, these are free :). Let us know if they taste nice?
  194. B.M.

    January 2017 Challenge

    Hi Sarah,you have put me down as +1lbs. Not sure who's gain you recorded there, but it's not mine ;). WI today, stayed the same. Happy with that (lots of Hogmanay sins). Fully back on plan now though :D.
  195. B.M.

    Red, Green or Extra Easy?

    I still do red and green days on occasion. Shame SW does not support them anymore, I tend to overeat on EE :(
  196. B.M.

    January 2017 Challenge

    Hi there and welcome :), would you let Sarah know which day you weigh in and if you have any holidays planned in January so that she can update her spreadsheet when she gets back on line? :)
  197. B.M.

    December 2016 Challenge

    oh, just noticed that Sarah has set up the January challenge already. How on earth did I miss this? :eek:. See you all there when this week is over? :cool::)
  198. B.M.

    January 2017 Challenge

    I aim for 5 lbs off in January. Usual Tuesday WI and no holidays planned. Thanks Sarah :)
  199. B.M.

    December 2016 Challenge

    1.5 lbs on and I did not get even close to my December target. Now, let's get Hogmanay out of the way and then I will be 100% on plan in January.
  200. B.M.

    December 2016 Challenge

    3 lbs off for me :cool:
  201. B.M.

    December 2016 Challenge

    Congratulations Ruth, well done. :thankyouthankyou: What a lovely Christmas present to yourself :)
  202. B.M.

    December 2016 Challenge

    Thank you for your encouraging comments ladies xx. And @ Pineapples, we will have these gains off in no time :)
  203. B.M.

    December 2016 Challenge

    omg, my biggest gain since I started SW :oops:. I will never go on holiday again, ever....lbs 6 on :(. Great losses for some of you, well done everybody! :0clapper:
  204. B.M.

    Tesco smoky three bean chilli & rice

    Hi, is it this one? Tesco Vegetarian Kitchen Three Bean Chilli & Rice, chilled (400g pack) - that's 5 syns :)
  205. B.M.

    Whats your new SW food discovery??

    Just came across your post and looked up the syns as I found the sound of this breakfast dish quite intriguing. :cool:. And it is only 2 syns, might buy it some time soon :D. Thanks for sharing :)
  206. B.M.

    November 2016 Challenge

    2 lbs off for me :)
  207. B.M.

    December 2016 Challenge

    My usual WI day is Tuesday I am not weighing in Tue 6th Dec as I will be on holiday that week (expecting a big gain the week after) :rolleyes: setting myself a target of 3 lbs (1 week holiday and Xmas day off plan) thank you Sarah :)
  208. B.M.

    Help m&s syns

    Hiya, it is 6.5 syns for the 190g pot :)
  209. B.M.

    Batchelors Super Noodles Low fat Chilli Chicken

    Hiya, a bit late but hopefully still useful reply. Yes, Batchelor Low Fat Chilli Chicken noodles are still free. As are the Low Fat Chicken & Herb and Low Fat Sweet Thai Chilli :)
  210. B.M.

    Syns in Quorn Crispbakes

    Hi, is this the exact name for the crispbakes? Who sells them? Maybe post a picture? :)
  211. B.M.

    Lidl smash

    Hi there, I can't find this one on the SW syns list. But I use it as well, made up with water, and do not count syns for it. I quite like it and it is one of my favourite foods (with baked beans and fried egg, yum :)) when I have very little time to cook.
  212. B.M.

    November 2016 Challenge

    5 lbs off today, I can't believe it! But not just me, everybody at class had a good loss or sts when they thought they had a gain due to not sticking to plan? Do you think the scales were fixed? :D Just have to be good again this week not to put on next week. Still need a good loss next week to...
  213. B.M.

    November 2016 Challenge

    Aww, how lovely. Congratulations Sarah and Matty :wee: :)
  214. B.M.

    MelonCollie's weight loss diary. Photos of loss along the way! :)

    Oh wow, what an achievement! :0clapper: You are such an inspiration MelonCollie and you look absolutely amazing :)
  215. B.M.

    November 2016 Challenge

    Had a great time in Spain but..... too much vino, too much Sangria and way too much good food and ice cream. 4 lbs on for me, sigh :eek:
  216. B.M.

    November 2016 Challenge

    1 lb off for me today :). I am off to Valencia Thu - Mon and totally expect a gain next Tuesday. Does anybody have any tips what to eat to (kind of) stay on track (or what to avoid)? I have never been to Spain before and have no clue (and I don't speak Spanish so will probably not be able to...
  217. B.M.

    Mom38s Food Diary Old School Red/Green Days

    Hi Mom38, I like your diary, it's not boring at all! :). I used to follow the old plan too, still have many red and green days nowadays with the odd EE day in between (because I love proper spag bolognese with real pasta). Good Luck on your weight loss journey
  218. B.M.

    November 2016 Challenge

    not a great start into the new month, 1/2 lbs on :oops:
  219. B.M.

    Extra Easy SP Easy 3/4 day SP food plan

    Hi Chris, congrats on your 6 lbs loss, that's fab and the stew sound really yummy! :) Just wanted to point out that Pearl Barley is not classed as S or P. Therefore, strictly speaking, you are not following the SP plan, just EE I believe? Happy to be corrected though. Lentils are P and could be...
  220. B.M.

    Red & green days

    Me too :). I do EE on occasion but tend to overeat on those days. Red and Green plans should be reintroduced and supported by SW. They worked very well for years, there was no justification to get rid of them (me thinks :rolleyes:)
  221. B.M.

    November 2016 Challenge

    Thanks Sarah :) 4 lbs target for me please. My usual WI day is Tuesday. I do have a mini break coming up in November (WI on the day after return so no WI holiday) and from past experience I know I am most likely to gain a few lbs (I have no will power :confused:). But if I get anywhere near to...
  222. B.M.

    October 2016 Challenge

    last WI for me in October and lost lbs 2.5 :) Off the the November challenge now! Hope to see you all there :D
  223. B.M.

    October 2016 Challenge

    lbs 2.5 off for me :)
  224. B.M.

    New mini stand and stuff tortillas Syns?

    Hi there, Old El Paso Stand n Stuff Soft Mini Tortillas 12 pack (12g each) are 2 syns each :)
  225. B.M.

    Syn value

    Hiya, the chili con carne (85 g pot) is syn free. Never tried them, are they nice? :)
  226. B.M.

    Nairns fine oatcakes

    Hi Lotte, Nairns fine oatcakes are 2 syns each. Hope that helps? :)
  227. B.M.

    October 2016 Challenge

    Back from long weekend away and the (expected) damage + 3.5lbs (hangs head in shame). Trying to get it all off for next week. Will be uber-good and 110% on plan. Hope you all have a good week. There are some fab losses so far. Well done everybody :)
  228. B.M.

    October 2016 Challenge

    1.5 lb off for me today and got my 6 st award :) Now I am going away for a long weekend from this Thursday. Hope to maintain next week (do miracles exist? :rolleyes:) Have a great week everybody x
  229. B.M.

    October 2016 Challenge

    I aim for 1 lbs a week so - 4 lbs in October. Usual weigh in on Tuesday, no holidays thank you Sarah x :)
  230. B.M.

    September 2016 Challenge

    2 lbs off for me. Not quite achieved my September target but in total still 4.5 lbs lighter than last month. Happy with that. :) Looking forward to the October challenge now.
  231. B.M.

    September 2016 Challenge

    Well done on all your fab losses :) Not so good result here, lbs 2.5 on yesterday. I admit I enjoyed my long weekend away a bit too much. Properly back on track from today though and fully intend to stay on plan 100% .
  232. B.M.

    September 2016 Challenge

    2 lbs off this week :)
  233. B.M.

    BFree Sweet Potato Wraps

    Hi, I am afraid the sweet potato wraps are not classed as a healthy extra but are 4.5 syns each. If you still have good losses though, you might get away with it counting the wrap as a HeB? :)
  234. B.M.

    My before & after photos - 5.5 stone lost

    what an achievement Sarah, you are so pretty and you look very happy :)
  235. B.M.

    September 2016 Challenge

    3 lbs off for me today :D @ chelleb79 - 7 lbs? Incredible :)
  236. B.M.

    September 2016 Challenge

    :eek: wow, well done you! :0clapper: Please post your eating plan? :D
  237. B.M.

    Whats your new SW food discovery??

    it's 2 syns for a 500g pot :)
  238. B.M.

    August 2016 Challenge

    I posted my result on Tuesday Sarah :). 2 lbs on :oops:
  239. B.M.

    August 2016 Challenge

    3 full days off plan and - as expected - had a gain. 2 lbs on for me. Sorry for dragging the team average down :oops:. See you all in the September challenge thread :rolleyes:
  240. B.M.

    Red & green days

    I still follow red and green with an odd EE day. Shame SW does not support the old plans anymore :grumble:
  241. B.M.

    September 2016 Challenge

    Right! Let's try again! I have been gaining and losing the same lb during July and August so really need to get into gear again :mad: Might be a bit optimistic but I will try for 6 lbs. My usual WI day is Tuesday. No holidays. Thanks a million Sarah x :)
  242. B.M.

    August 2016 Challenge

    oops, sorry for reporting in late Just a maintain for me this week. Not great I am afraid. I don't have high hopes for next weeks WI either. I probably consumed a years worth of syns during a work event yesterday, just did't have the willpower to resist the temptations :(. And this weekend we...
  243. B.M.

    Slimming world Syns Longley farm yogurt mandarin

    Hi, welcome back :) A 150 g pot of Longley Farm Mandarin Yogurt is 3.5 syns
  244. B.M.

    Target! 61 LBS GONE!!!

    What an achievement Amyloulou, you look great! Well done :)
  245. B.M.

    August 2016 Challenge

    Fantastic losses all around. Well done everybody. Ellie Hickman, lbs 7? :eek: Bloody hell, how did you do that? That's amazing!!!! Brilliant :) lbs 2.5 off for me today. Back to my pre-holiday weight, very happy me :D
  246. B.M.

    August 2016 Challenge

    Everybody is doing so well! Congrats on all your losses. I have put on lbs 1.5 after being on holidays last week. Totally expected. But.... to my surprise.... I have been voted woman of the year 2016 in my class. :eek: I was a bit embarrased to get the reward when I put on weight this week. I...
  247. B.M.

    August 2016 Challenge

    I am on holiday the first week in August and therefore expect a gain in week 2. I would like 4lbs off in August, my weigh in is Tuesday. Good luck everybody :)
  248. B.M.

    July Challenge 2016

    1/2 on, I knew it and it was fully deserved. I did not well in the July challenge, not even close to my target. I am on holiday next week but when I am back I will certainly increase my efforts. I feel I need a break and need to refresh my batteries :confused:. Good luck to the rest of the gang...
  249. B.M.

    July Challenge 2016

    1 lbs on :(. And the weekend coming we are going away for short break. So might not lose next week either.
  250. B.M.

    July Challenge 2016

    1 lb off for me please :)
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