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And most cheese straws are only 2syns!

Hi Abs, for a chocolate fix I use the benefit bars from aldi as my healthy extra and have one with morning break and one in the evening..but even lower syn chocolate bars like freddos and mini bars (milkybar etc). They work out between 4-5syns instead of your 9syns so you will have more syns for...

Not really, 300+ in my building and one microwave! It's being mug shots and salads from the canteen @ €4 a go!!

Thanks everyone, today was a little better and I've drank my weight in water! Have already prepared tomorrow's dinner for when I get in from work, and I'll get my lunch ready before bed.. Any idea for nice lunch ideas? Salads just don't suit as my office is so warm, same with my muller lights! X

Can I join here too?? Started sw online this week just as everything fell apart, I ended up having to go doctor for daily injections and my sister (she is disabled and I help care for her) ended up in hospital. So between everything I have gained . The house is all over the place and filled with...

Just became an online member after previously going classes. Classes are no longer an option with work and after a crazy few weeks my weight shot up and let's be honest I worked way to hard to begin with to just put the weight I lost back on. I went with the gold package (discount codes online)...

Hi everyone, I'm back after a break since I think last September! With work I couldn't make any of the classes and I maintained really well even with all the chocolates in the office at Xmas! But in the last few weeks I have being sick and only eating when I could and than my sister ended up in...

I would contact the consultant first, you say your loses were sow but you were losing,. maybe the green or red plan would suit you better. if you know why you gain it can be easier to control.. for me it was depression and than becoming unemployed, cooking and eating cheered me up. now that i've...

Cannot believe it, after my 2missed weigh-in's I weighed into today 3lbs down!! So excited and can't wait to really get back on track and get to target

Hi ladies, sorry I haven't being on in a while but after returning to my 1st official job in two years I was all over the place. After being sick with a virus all week, I am back on track today with a lovely chicken curry and lots of fruits (isn't it great it's on special in aldi and tesco)...

how are finding the food budget with SW? I know you were concerned xx

Hi All, SO I missed weigh in this because I started a new job Monday and was all up the air and had nothing ready.(only found out Friday) There is a canteen in work and so far i have managed to make the best choices out of what is available, half portion of lasagne and 2/3 plate salad etc...

Hey haven't been on the past week, had such a busy week!! Was at a wedding Thursday, than was helping out at the local agri show Saturday and started a new job today.. Dreading my WI tomorrow :( With my new job I will miss my morning group and have to go to an evening WI.. So I am all over the...

If your doing your chips with frylight, i do. Open it even 5-7mins and spray the chips again, makes then so crispy and also i'd say to wash the starch off your raw potatoes and path dry before putting them in the airfryer.

Love mine. Great slimming world chips, so evenly crispy on the outside. And synfree sausages too. Have done stirfries and everything in it. If you get one, Come back here and we can share ideas!

When i started SW my mum and sister both wanted to follow the plan but not go to class. So cooking etc was left all to me and i got really annoyed. They would still have lots crisps/chocolate/biscuits etc so way over the syn allowance. I have now given up on them and am doing it by myself. They...

Coughdrops that is amazing!!

Go you! 1.5lbs, here's to another great week!!x

Great to see your getting back on track after such a hard time!! Best of luck xx

That natural suger things is a myth. SW are always saying it does not matter and my consultant argues that the plan says either because that what you can half. 1/3rd superfree fruit or veg!! Best of luck

Congrats Orla! What an achievement!!! Thanks NewMe, i know its still going the right way, down down down

Fat free yogurts,veg sticks with humous or garlic dip. And skinless chicken drumsticks or boiled egss. What would you usually snack on? (Pre-slimming world)

Well Orla, how did it go? Fingers crossed for you all day x My own weigh-in was rather blah. Thought my week was really good but just half a pound gone! So annoyed, success express all this week. Need a kick up the butt to get me started again.. Xx

Good for you! Keep us posted and don't be afraid to ask for help on here x

Hey what day is your weigh-in? Can't wait to see how you do. Hope today went well xx

Hey, There is a thread on here for those doing it on there own!! Ill try post a link later As for changes, there hasn't being any huge changes but your best bet is to post a food diary and ask for comments on it. Pasta, rice and potatoes are still free on green and ee

As was said. Start with the red plan, it limits carbs! Tell your consultant your worries, they might have tips to help the transition! Best of luck

Did not eat the pizza, chips and sausages my family treated themselves too.. Their support has well and truely gone out the window and at home i'm on my own. Made myself pasta with lots of veg and homemade sauce! Lovely xx

1/3rd superfree is the trick!! It does work and so well too. If your looking for advice, put a food diary up here and we'll help!!

I know my aldi gets fresh stock every day, try to get there 1st thing though.

Syns can be used for anything. Maybe it will be a little bit of chocolate or crisps or sugar in your tea but do use them. They will stop you craving these things and than totally binging!! Add them to your salads with a little bit of chesse or ketchup with slimming world chips!!!

No limit on fruit thankfully! I eat loads but did you have your hxa or any syns?dont forget these x

I broke my arm so was using liquid egg( found in the fridge of my local tesco, just egg nothing added). You can get whole egg or just egg whites. So i got the egg whites to try and liked them better. Using the same quanity. I feel just as full after and im not eating extra food either. Just...

I'm just wondering if anyone uses only egg whites while cooking on slimming world?? I eat a lot of eggs on slimming world and although i'm happy with my weight loss so far but wondering if switching to egg whites only might help speed things up?? Any idea's? I am aware of the different...

Drink loads of water, strangly it will help stop water retention and bloating. Along with being really good for you! Aim for atleast 2litres and tea/coffee/diet soft drinks are extra!!

What about burger and chips the slimming world way with lots of salad. Or bread crumbed chicken with baked beans and mash.. I use my hxb of bread to coat chicken pieces or fish to make a treat, just season your breadcrumbs, dip your meat in a beating egg and than in your crumbs, spray with...

Drink lots of water, It will help with bloating and water retention.. Apart from that, as the girls said slimming world friendly snacks and even if itdoesn't show this week, you will have a great lose the following week.. Best of luck with your journey xx

So after a few stressful weeks and a major gain last week, I lost 3lbthis weeks.. Still half a pound up on what I was, but really determined to get it off. My goal was to lose 2stone before a wedding at the end of this month and I'm 6lb away with 2WI's to go.. I want it, I want it so bad...

What coffee is this? And where did you get it?

I know how easy it is to say this week has gone bad already, ill skip weigh in and try again next week but its so hard to get back on track! Weigh in and if your up, so what, you know where you went wrong. So you won't want to do it again..

Never said lost a pound at my weigh in Tuesday, starting to really slow my loses.. need a reality check with a wedding in 4weeks :(

Uni is two months away and if you want to join a group now, do it. If you join at home, that doesn't mean your tied to that group. Changing up groups can be good actually as all consultants do things different so lots of different tips/ideas..

I know all ham from a deoi counter is free. In aldi the brennan's deli ham is free but only 5slices per pack. Came up in our meeting a couple if weeks ago, everyone shocked! Thought all ham was free.

Thats great. I did get caught with sliced ham though, some have syns!! I was lead to believe all was free. And it was affecting me at the scales.. just an idea..

Do you have a food diary?! It can be helpful to syn check everything your eating. It could be that your eating hidden syns. 1/3 superfree is quite important, they are low calorie foods which help stop you from over eating the higher calories free foods. You snack choices are important too!

Veg sticks (carrots, celery, cucumber) and homous is good too. Easy to snack on while waiting around and keeps well un the heat! What would you usually bring?!

How exactly did you fry them?!

Online is the only place for the books I'm afraid but quite a few of the recipes are available online without needed to log on to the website.

redsters baby, well done 3lb is great!! Had a funeral this weeks so for the best part of 3days I have being off plan. It could not be avoided but ill still be disappointed if I have a gain. Going 100% for the next 3days so fingers crossed

Yes I know I could go to any class at all.. We often have people in from all over the country who are holidaying but don't want miss class!

Is the SW Shepherds pie syn free on red days or what do you use as a topping??

Oh do you know which ones these are?? They just opened here and im looking for safe things to buy too :)

For Iceland the eggs and quorn products I find are good value. For Aldi the benefit light bars, can be used as your healthy extra(x2). Hope that helps

Sounds good but don't forget your healthy extra's too.

So happy to see you've stuck to plan and that its working! I saw your original post and must say i was wondering how things were going! Best of luck x

Could not believe I was 2lb down today at WI so happy, regained my 1.5stone sticker and it has totally energised me!! This weather is great for salads and fruit so onwards and downwards.. Found a challenge on here, the salad challenge. Great for this weather - one of your main meals each day...

It will in no time you'll be chatting away with everyone, I was so scared my first meeting, I actually joined with a friend who stopped after two weeks so It took a lot to go back by myself! Now I love the meetings and seeing how all my new friends have got on. Your all the same boat and there...

My week was going pretty well 'til I was babysitting and we had a world cup match. With all the sweets/crisps etc. out for the kids I over indulged and that was Saturday night and I haven't got back on plan since.. :( Weigh in is tomorrow and I know I will have gained, up and down non-stop the...

The fact it had being so long since your last one before this, i would most definally see your doctor. Although it may be nothing medical, having it for so long nay lead to lack of iron too. A general check up before/at the start of weight lose is advisable anyway! Bes of luck xx

Well done on your loses so far! make sure to stay for class every week is the best tip i can give!

Just found this, and I love it. Starting tomorrow, the fridge is full of salad as its the fruit and veg special everywhere!! Excited xx

Thanks, they had them reduced in Tesco so have to cook them today! There is no way Im way paying 2.30euro for 6sausages, that is ridiculous So got the for 1.20. Iceland have just opened here and they have the quorn low fat sausages, so must try them too.. Pork curry sounds really good but my...

NewMe14, not any real plan but I am going to success express. Have being off plan the past two days because of sickness in the house and extreme exhaustion too. Haf fruit salad this morning and going shopping for lots of veg for some soup later, will use my healthy extra's at lunch and have a...

If you usually have take aways you'll see you will save loads. Aldi is great i find. The super 6 fruit and veg are a life saver! have some green days and as your cutting down on meat,its an extra saving.

Read your food optimising book over again and if possible sit through the new members part of the meeting again, my consultant is always encouraging that. Really good way to get motivated again

What would you usually have for dinner? There is a SW version of nearly everything you could image. What plan are you doing?

I usually just have fruit to be honest, not a big breakfast person either, a bowl of grapes, strawberries and raspberries or just an apple and orange on the way out the door. Than at the weekends eggs, bacon, mushrooms!! All free.

Well loads walked out of our meeting today so hopefully she will be faster next week, the new members meeting went on for ages and it pushed everything back.. Any tips on getting started on body magic?

Any type of stir-fry is brilliant and super fast too. Serve with noodles or rice. sweet chilli sauce is only 1.5syns per tablespoon and soy sauce is free!! For something to suit more plain tastes, baby boils, plain fish and lots of veg is great, and most fishes are super-speed too.

So down 1lb today which is good but still have 2lb to lose to get to where I was 2weeks ago, but here is to a great food optimising week. My club has weigh in from 11.30-12 and meeting from 12-1 but today it was 1.20, its getting stupid :(

For half a syn the hartley's 10cal jelly is great..and of course the fat free yogurts too. Veg sticks eith homous too. Hope this helps

No SW is not about calorie counting..By Balancing you diet with 1/3 superfree it will naturally limit your calories. Best of luck at WI

NewMe14 my consultant is ok, loves the sound of her own voice so we often run over time. But we did have people the pass couple of weeks who had travelled for work or holidays and visited our group who said the loved it! They could not believe how much we talk about food and how she tries to...

Orla I must say I love the feeling of reaching that next stone bracket, best of luck this week xx

Im the same with diet coke, it used to be redbull.. They are so addictive.. Best of luck joining today xx

As above the diet redbull is free and you can still drink as much as you like xx. Best of luck i joined with 3stone to lose and after 12weeks im half way there xx

Maybe try SW red or green plans, more restrictive with carbs and meat but both plans still really work without being hungry at all.

Thanks Mrs CC, I must try them! I don't know why they cant state on the tub if it has lumps or not.. My Doc has asked I increase my dairy intake so I will try otherwise it will be supplements and I don't want that

I got the 12week countdown, it's 90euro!And you get the new book free with it. I don't know if it will make me stick to plan any better but I have set a goal to be at target by the end of it!! So I am extra aware of what I am eating I guess. Week is going ok so far, lots of superfree. I am going...

I use frylight in mine but open it every five minutes or so and spray my chips! I also use it for doing mushrooms, onions and tomatoes, so yummy and a great time saver too when trying to cook a few different meals at once and you don't have to worry about stirring them

Hi everyone.. I am not a fan of diary but for many reasons including health ones. I know I need more calcium but I am so picky. I have never drank milk and only eat smooth yogurts .I love the Müller light raspberry with dark chocolate, toffee and the vanilla with dark chocolate too. I have tried...

Evening guys! So had my 1st really bad weigh in since joining, a 3lb GAIN.. I am heartbroken I really did try this week, only had one drink over the bank holiday..Our electric cooker broke so only had a microwave and airfryer for most of the week so was tricky to plan meals. I had lots of...

Best of luck, just be careful doing more exercise as it may distort your lose for the 1st 2-3weeks! There is also different ways to boost your weight loss on SW with success express or extra superspeed food!!

Snowqueen, Family emergencies will happen and in those times an odd burger or hospital canteen sandwich won't make you go off track.. My sister has special needs so hospital visits and emergencies are normal for me now. As you said back on plan straight after and it should not make a...

Niamh, I didn't know about the boil notice at all. Must keep that in mind as have loads of frozen berries!! Such good losses this week, best of luck to everyone else, Hooping this great weather will make me choose better meals.. light and tasty!! Any recipes for good summer meals that ye can...

Hi the 666 is pretty simple, for 6 days, you have only 6syns a day and eat at least 6 superspeed foods (the ss foods in your food optimising book). you still follow your plan, EE for me. so you still have at least 1/3rd superfree foods and can snack on your fat free yogurts etc. Hope this helps!

This could be an option for you maybe. It's called 666, basically for six days, you eat only 6syns and have at least 6 super-speed foods along with your 1/3rd superfree.. It has really helped me get out of a rut!!! I did it for 3days the first time and the rest of the week I stuck to my usual EE...

Best of luck Sweet as pie.. if your doing slimming world for yourself, you will do really well.. Always keep a store of superfree foods in, even frozen will work and lots of spend food too. Plain fillets of frozen fish are a life saver for me,and frozen veg, the steam ones are great but check...

At weigh in I was 2.5 down.. I was so happy so obviously 666, even half done works.. going to try three days of 6speed food and 6syns like I managed last week and just stick to plan the other days.. We have a new lady weighing in, she is starting her own group so is training but she did not give...

Not restrictive at all.. just get those speed foods in, and lots of super free. Your just make an extra effort to eat speed and super speed foods (s and ss symbols in your food optimising book) so lots of berries, melon, fish, peas and baked beans, its much easier than I though and after doing...

So my 666 only lasted 3days and I don't know what came over me Saturday but I ate everything I could see, I even had a take away but felt so sick after it.. going ok so far today but not looking forward to the scales tomorrow.. Hoping I sts, think ill cry if I get a gain, so wanted my 1 and half...

make sure to get some veg in too, near all peas and baked beans are super speed(ss).. I'm using 666 as an excuse to try new fruits/ veg so went through my FO book, made a list and hit the shops. We have a great fruit/veg shop that always has something different in like white peppers and exotic...

Chicken curry/korma all freeze well too..beef stew etc all great and filling too. My sis is a nurse, 12hour shifts too and she finds all these great!

Make sure you use your healthy extra's too! Maybe try different meals or fruit and veg to snack on.. :changing things round can help, if your using white rice/pasta try brown, new brekkie ideas etc. They say having a different heb everyday can also help. Best of luck xx

Thanks for the replys, it wasn't mentioned at weigh-in or in class, no cert or sticker and I really wanted it as it does give you a boost.. Ill ask next Tuesday anyway as I hope to get my 1 and half stone award than too.. There wasn't much going on in class but it is men's week, celebrating...

You can have them as a snack just like Muller lights, as they are free but you would want to be making sure you are also have superfree snacks too so it balances out!!

hi guys.. Weigh in today and half a pound down after a rocky week so not to bad... Missing my crisps, one bag is not enough.. I got my Club10 today according to my online profile but nothing was said at group, should there have being?? only 2lb off my 1stone and half award and want it for the...

Hi Everyone!! So at weight in I was down a pound and I love it. I was always at the weekend at an agm so lunch and 5 course meal were a set menu, I had my drinks and really enjoyed myself. I know in real life I will have these events on so its good to know they wont ruin my hard work. Just get...

I have to say as I'm on a budget and only half way through my weight lose. It's primark for me, it may a take awhile to sort through and get a pair but its the only way to do it. I did get a pair of jeggings in next that are great, they have a high waist and are so comfy. Great for going out etc

Hi Minniemouse Do you know why you are up? Maybe start by doing a food diary? Or a SAS Log?? it could be you lost sight why you started in the first place, make a list and it could be the kick you need to start your weight lose again. But look don't be 'mortified', your not the first to gain...

Hi all, had my way in. 2lb down, so happy... After my half pound gain last week I HAD to have a loss today.. All reenergised from my weigh in, I went shopping and now have a full fridge and press for the week ahead. any lose next week and ill be in the 11's and I can not wait :D Hope Everyone...

Congrats!! Its an amazing feeling isn't it. Enjoy your McDonalds and don't guilt trip yourself, just go back on plan xx

Read your food optimising book cover to cover! Than make a quick list to stick to your fridge. Have the book to hand when making shopping lists or meal plans!

Hi so my bank holiday isn't too bad... My sunday roast with Yorkshire pudding and gravy went down well and I've my snack a jacks for later.. for 4.5syns I love them :) Lots of water and squash but no more diet coke.. It is so addictive I've decided to give it up and I miss it so we'll see how it...

I'm surviving the bank holiday pretty well.. I'm feeling a bit better so that's helping plus it was my turn to cook today. I did a proper roast beef dinner with homemade slimming world roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and gravy.. A total of 5 and half syns so it wasn't too bad. I skipped...

I know it doesnt seem like alot of pizza but with sw chips and big salad, it will be really good. Maybe invite friends around to try it out. For extre bits try some of the free crispy chicken. ;-)

Its because of the meat.. i know its stupid but usually its 3salad items to one meat or cheese..

So last week I was down 2 and a half pound and was super happy because I got my stone award. This week however I was up half a pound and it sucks. Letting my frustration go I started to food optimised my butt off again.. ignoring being sick, (a viral chest infection that with antibiotics and...

So I was up half a pound but immediately moved on.. and since weigh in Tuesday I have being so focus, maybe its the kick I needed to start counting my syns with manners! Everyone in my house including myself have this viral chest thing so we are all on antibiotics and steroids.. So it would be...

So I've had a pretty good day!! Breakfast: Lots of fruit throughout the morning, plums, apples and oranges. Lunch: Had chicken and veg stir-fry with a small portion of noodles. Dinner: Beans, wholemeal toast, rashers, mushrooms and two cocktail sausages(3syns) Syns: Sugar(2syns) and 10cal...

It's not a constant thing, can be with any plan.. I was told by my consultant that try for two days a week just for the extra boost, more only if I like. you must stick to your plan the other days though.. this week I'm doing it every second day, need to restart my weight loss!! Hope this helps xx

in the pack you get when you join, with your food optimising book, there is a booklet that explains success express.. it should clarify everything. We discussed it today at image therapy with Easter coming, our consultant said it might be an idea to protect our weight loss. xxx

Hope you continued the urge to resist something sweet with your tea.. Maybe try some fruit tea's, they can be sweet and also can help with weight lose, period cramps etc.. Look into it :)

So im still in the 12's after maintaining this week! Need to get my ass in gear. Going to do success express this week, one day on one day off. Hoping to get the boost I need to keep going.. xx

Had my weigh in today and just maintained.. I know I should be happy but I cant stay on plan. Back to doing a food diary, so hope it will help! really want my 1stone award :)

My T.O.M is all over the place since starting SW 6weeks ago..it playing havoc with my skin, feeling so sluggish too.. As for my what it does to my eating plan, forget it. I'm way to tired and just want everything!

So I haven't being on the past couple of days! My baking day was great, I made loads and tested them too.. So had it as a flexi-day and started fresh today!! Breakfast: fruit and Müller light Lunch: Family roast, only syns in my gravy!made some lovely roast potatoes, just par-boil potatoes...

5.5 is amazing.. I'm actually going to try have green day or two this week. Feel like I'm eating so much meat!! So if you have any idea for green meals I would love them! Want to change things up and hopefully get some more weight off :)

at 12st 4lb, I'm join you here!! I'm super short so have still a good bit to go!! Any advice welcome xx

Here is my Food diary, feel free to have a look.. Any tips, suggestions?? just post them :) http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-food-diaries/339283-my-wobbley-sw-food-body-magic-diary.html Just a mention, in dunnes MüllerLights are 3 for 2euro.. if you have yet try the raspberry with dark...

So I started today off kind of late and had than had some spaghetti hoops on wholemeal toast(HEB). I had a apple and orange too about morning and a mug of tea, one sugar(1syn)and dash of milk (half a syn). For lunch I had some baked salmon, roasted Mediterranean veg, mashed carrot and parsnip...

Hey im pretty new to slimming world too and I work as a child minder.. I found all those kiddie treats I was 'testing' were my major downfall. Before joining SW I never even though about the calories in them as I just popped them into my mouth and raced off after the kids again and than when I...

maybe have small salad or piece of fruit while cooking your dinner.. I always up the veg in my dinner that aren't in the recipe like the SW chicken curry, I added peppers, mushrooms and carrots but basically anything that was in the fridge!! Really helps get your superfree intake up without you...

So I've had a wobble.. I ended up eating cocktail sausages while cooking my little sisters tea, I did cook them in the airfryer with no oil added so could have been worse but ill just count up my syns and forget about my crisps tonight... :( I did however get out for a good 20minute walk but it...

Oh what crisps are only 3.5syns?! I need these

Maybe tell your consultant that you can suffer from anxiety, and ask her to maybe not ask you any questions at your first few meetings. when your more confident tell her you would like to join in the discussion abit more!! Nobody wants to scare you away, they are all there for the same reason...

Thanks for so much feedback, I started my online dairy on here today, feeling more motivated already.. I've read through nearly this whole thread already.. so much great information and support!! I'm even going to start a fit log too!! maybe the awards will help keep my going!! As for my mid...

So here goes! I've just finished the 6 week count down I started when joining slimming world.. A Whole 13.5 lbs lighter and now i'm starting to struggle..my 1st week enthusiasm has long faded, along with my desirer to try new exciting food!! Well I still want to but cant seem to gather the...

Thanks for the reply! I have just under 3stone left to lose.. im lacking some support at home and although i started my SW journey with a friend, she left after two weeks. Quite fustrating, and i cant seem to shake my annoyance and i know that is what is stopping me for committing 100%.. i love...

Hi, Just found this tread.. had my 5th weigh in today and my weight is slowly coming off but losing motivation.. Any tips would be great on just how to keep my motivation levels up??