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Hello Ruth, I hope you don't mind me saying that it sounds to me as if you are overwhelmed with stress at the moment. You are possibly run down at the moment which is why you've a nasty bout of flu. Could you take a couple of weeks off of SW and wedding plans and just concentrate on getting well...

It's +1lb for me this week . I'm actually quite pleased with that as it means since Wednesday I've managed to claw back a bit of damage from Easter Weekend and then my birthday!

1lb off for me this week .

Yes please I'd like to join. Saturday weigh in gained 2 lbs this week and will weigh in on Friday this week as away for weekend! Going for 7lb for remainder of April please

0.5 off please Kay

Hi Kay- was away last weekend so didn't weigh in but am - 0.5 today :)

0.5 off for me this week

- 3 for me this week Went back to basics.

I honestly don't know what went wrong. I didn't eat off plan at all. Maybe 10 syns a day is too many but I did that the previous week and lost 2lb. I am having a meal off plan today but will continue on plan after that. Well done to all losers and maintainers and feel your pain for those who...

Gutted!! I gained 1 lb after being in plan all week. I was really expecting at least 2lbs off today. I will carry on because I like this way of eating but really gutted about gain

2lbs off this week.

STS for me this week Sorry for posting late x

I've gained the pound I lost last week. To be fair I have been off plan all week. It's amazing how sluggish I feel after having quite a few sweet treats this week. Have a good week all x

-1lb for me. Was slightly disappointed as I have been 100% and have averaged 10 syns per Day .

3lbs off for me this week. :)

Hi Kay, Had an awful 2016 but want to start 2017 on a positive note . Saturday weigh in please and 10lbs target. Thanks

Well done to everyone for November. I'm totally off the wagon. Can't even face the scales. I'll be back when my heads in the right place.

Half a pound on this week :(

Half a pound off for me this week.:)

Ooh 6 hours in one go would be wonderful. I've slept better the last couple of nights due to taking night nurse for my cold but obviously that's not a long term solution! On a slimming note, yesterday was a write off . I felt so poorly that only instant comfort food would do - But on a...

Yesterday's food Porridge oats in mullerlight yogurt with raspberries (hex b) Mug shot Fresh pineapple Banana Chill con carne SW reciepe Jacket potato Corn on cob Salad Low fat cheese 6 syns Very small piece of ciabatta loaf with low fat spread (guessing 6 syns) Milk in tea /coffee...

Ooh thanks I'll look at that. I went to a hypnotherapist last year who was good and although I still woke up in the night my quality of sleep was better but issue still with getting more than couple of hours sleep. I'm getting an activity tracker for Xmas which records sleep as well so that will...

My 3 S challenge stands for: Slimming Smoking and Sleep. 3 things that I'm finding difficult at the moment. I don't need to loose a huge amount but I want it gone. I am currently cutting down on smoking and my plan is to quit completely . I find it difficult to sleep for more than two hours...

STS for me this week. All in all a rubbish week! Cigarettes smoked 5 Now I've got a rotten cold - feeling miserable Ok, enough of this pity party. I'm going to smash it next week!

Wow 17 years that's fantastic. I'm not a heavy smoker, but it's become a bit of a habit and I don't really enjoy it - crazy eh? At 54 I'm really needing to think about long term health. I lost my lovely dad to lung cancer earlier this year and It's really made me think carefully about...

It's only been three weeks but I have had a relapse and had a couple this week. I used the Allen Carr system and was doing really well but was eating too much . I have chosen Sunday as my quit day and am going to do it for good this time. I've noticed the difference in smoking and not smoking...

Gone off track and put on some whilst quitting smoking. Weigh in day Saturday please and 3lb for November . Thanks

STS for me - happy with that as was away last weekend :)

Half a pound off this . Called target last week but am away this weekend so given myself a little bit of lee- way (so?)

Hi all, I have been reading through some other threads on mins and just had my lightbulb moment! I have realised I'm trying to chase a weight that I think I 'should' be rather than the weight I think suits me. I'm calling target today at 9st 5 . Everything fits me better than a few months ago...

1lb off for me Kay please.

2lb gain for me this week - totally lost the plot this week and ate through my emotions. Feel flat and sluggish. Back to basics next week :)

1.5lbs off for me this week. Although I had 4 days in Edinburgh and didn't stay on plan I also didn't overeat as such. Lots of uphill walking too. Have a good weekend everyone

On my way back now from my fabulous weekend in Edinburgh . Have written off last four days and will be back on plan from tommorow .

Well done jolce fyre.

Weighing in a day early this week - hope that's ok Kay, as I'm off to Bonny Scotland this morning. 1lb gain - bit surprised as have been really good since my naughty Saturday night , Anyway it is what it is. Have a good weekend everyone

I buy aldi fat free yogurts, the ones that look like muller light., I count them as free as like you say the calories are same or less. I only eat one a day and cannot see how it can be higher syns. Could possibly be yogurt politics with named brand ? Just saying ...

Ohh forgot hex a is skimmed milk which I have everyday in tea etc

Apologies! I appear to have posted this twice

Hi I wondered if someone could have a quick look at my meal menu for today please. I'm only 4.5lbs away from target but I seem to be hungrier than ever at the moment. I usually try to stay under 10 syns and below is a typical day for me: Bfast : quark with strawberries and raspberries with 17g...

Hi I wondered if someone could have a quick look at my meal menu for today please. I'm only 4.5lbs away from target but I seem to be hungrier than ever at the moment. I usually try to stay under 10 syns and below is a typical day for me: Bfast : quark with strawberries and raspberries with 17g...

0.5 lbs off for me this week. Happy with that as had fish and chips at seaside last night. It was a real treat and I thoroughly enjoyed it but I couldn't go back to eating fried food on a regular basis again. I can still feel it in my stomach now! Looking forward to a bbq party tonight with...

Well done Ruth, you look beautiful xx

STS for me this week but I have only stuck to plan 3 days this week so not unhappy with this. Loving the whatever exercise challenge- aiming for at least a lb off next week . Have a good week everyone Xx

There will always be bits of us that we are not happy with but no one else notices. I've got fat ankles and never used to wear dresses . Since taking up sewing I love wearing the dresses I've made and couldn't care less what anyone thinks - it's quite liberating! And as my mum always said "A...

Ruth , I just popped over to your diary and you look lovely. X

Thanks craftermary, I've got 4 days of naughtiness to work off!!! I have been alternating feet pushing my sewing machine foot pedal and down - does that count too?

20 minute walk done (23.09) to be precise! Ooh feeling much more positive today !

Can I join please? I pledge to do either 20 mins walk a day or 20 mins on my Pilates reformer. Back on the wagon today after 4 days off plan .

Anyone else got the munchies today? I've used 11.5. Syns so far :( Had two meals off plan over weekend (including an Indian takeaway) And heading towards a slippery slope! Help!!!!

Sorry lickthelid, just realised I've echoed your post ( I don't know how to use the quote thingy anyway) Wishing everyone a peaceful weekend xx

1.5 lbs off for me today

Kay, thank you so much for everything you do. I hope your feeling better soon and you are able to take some time for yourself. I'm sure others would agree that we are all here for you as you are for us. Take care my lovely xx

Ruth, I have 8lbs to go to target - maybe we'll get there together

2lbs off for me this week Kay. Been a difficult week with lots of end of term goodies in staffroom.I decided to have one day where I would have some cake / chocs and other nibbles and then be on plan rest of the time. If I hadn't joined this challenge It might've have got messy !

Thanks Kay xx

Please can I join too? Weigh in on Saturday and aiming for 10 lbs . I know it's not a lot but that will take me to target and I'm struggling! Thank you xx

Can I join please? Weigh in on Wednesday. Target 4 lbs. (I only have 7lbs to lose but I'm a slow loser) No holidays but a couple of Queens birthday tea parties going on!

I'm starting again today . Just want to lose 7lbs - but easier said than done! I am going to overhaul my eating and exercise habits as I'm feeling sluggish and frumpy! Here's to a good week all

Nanny Doreen - Target 5lbs S_J_B - Target 8lbs Razzle Dazzle - Target 7lbs Walli31 - target 7lbs Barbie Girl - Target 18.5lbs Sewingbee - Target 4.5lbs

1lb off for me this week. Could someone update for me as I don't know how to copy and paste on my phone . Thanks. Have a good week all x

Weigh in day tommorow. I didn't weigh in last sat because I had been off track but have been really good this week and now I'm off to bed because I'm getting the munchies feeling - night all!!

wow that would be brilliant if it still was 1/2 syn per portion. That would be worth making a SW free BBQ sauce to put on top saving 3 syns and still tasting same as hunter chicken, Please post if you find out xx

Ohh thanks. I shared i t last night with hubby but guessed at 2.5 per portion so that's an extra 1 syn out of todays allowance ! Happy with that. It was delicious for a quick shove in the oven meal with jacket pot and veg. x

Hi could anyone help me with the syn values for Aldi hunters chicken please. Its in a silver tray and has 2 breast pieces per pack. Many thanks

Stuck to normal weigh in day so have only been back on track 2 days this week. Gained 1.5lb from last weigh in 2 weeks ago so glad I joined up when I did ! Not going to worry but determined to get it off next week :) hope everyone has a good week x

Oh my goodness I'm so sorry ladies! Thank you so much for taking the trouble over this. That'll teach me to wear my glasses next time! I'm really pleased that it's 2.5 syns per 100g (1/5 pack) as it really is delish. I originally thought of putting a little low fat cheese on top but you really...

Could someone add me please. I want to lose 4lbs to get me to target and I have been finding it hard to stay focused. Hoping this will spur me on!

Wow beetroot crisps - how would you make those?

Thanks for looking it up. Here are the stats per 100g; Calories 128 fat 5.0 carbs 1.7 fibre 1.6 protein 2.6 main ingredient rissoto rice, it has bns and other veggies so hoping it will be quite lowish ;) many thanks!

Hi, My local Aldi has started to stock frozen butternut squash rissoto and it is delicious. Could anyone help with syn values? I put 2 heaped tbsp in to two halves of red pepper and cooked in oven for about half an hour and had it at work the next day for lunch with a salad. I have guesstimated...

How are you doing this week Maria? I have just caught up with this thread. please keep posting so we can support you, be that with your weight goals or otherwise. I can only reiterate what others have said. I know how hard it must be for you. I've been there, 30 years ago and had the scars to...

That is one impressive list! I might add an extra 5 mins to my walk lol

I have to admit I do not do any exercise:eek: I will have to change this. I will start tommorow , walking 10 mins at lunchtime:D

Goodness, this sent shivers down my spine. Took me back 30 years when I was 22 and married to a man who said and did these things. I didn't realize at the time that he was not only a bully but a very insecure person who made me feel bad to make himself feel better. Do it for you maria 22. xx

Opps sorry Maria 22 for quoting what you said under ponytails name. I'm not very good at this reply with quote thing :cry:

Good luck Ladies. Ponytails, I agree your head has to be in the right place. Just thought I'd add that I decided to aim for 7 syns a day and try doing syns for the week i.e 7 days at 7 syns = 49syns per week.. It seems to have worked for me this week, allowing me to have more syns some days...

Hi, I just thought I'd share my week. I have been off plan for a while and was not surprised to find that when I weighed in last Saturday I had gained as a result of about 2 months off plan I have been on plan 100% since Tuesday and todays weigh in shows a loss of 3lb! I know that many people...

I love your positivity Hayley. There is no doubt at all that you will achieve your goal. Keep us posted!

Thanks slimmerem - glad I bought them now!:)

Hi all, just wondered if anyone knows the syn value for Aldi be light tuna and sweetcorn? They are small tins 80g, and are 77 cals per tin . Ideal for taking to work as they have a ring pull. Many thanks

To be honest I thought you did exactly the right thing and agree with AnnaFaraday You had a lovely time with your family, made a few healthier choices (salad with fish, no chips) got back on track and got on with your life. That is the beauty of SW !

Oh well done trixicle. I am hoping you will inspire me ! I have got 4lbs to lose and for some bizarre reason I can't seem to stick to the plan anymore. I keep getting to 2lb to target then put on then lose then put on...... for about 3 months now! I think my mindset is that I know 4lbs isn't...

I love it!! I mix it with sachet of options hot choc with raspberries and almond flavouring plus a hifi light bar - yum! Also mix some in beaten egg make lovely creamy scrambled egg.- or creamy mash ! Looking forward to reading other suggestions :)

Good for you for giving SW a go again. I agree wholeheartedly with the suggestion about thinking of it as getting healthier rather than must be thinner. SW is not boom or bust . It is a plan you can follow forever to be the best YOU that you can be whatever you weight. If you feel you may...

Another half pound off this week. 2.5 to go ... Crawling slowly to victory. We can do this jellybeans!!

Good luck - it's a great plan:)

Jelly bean, I started with 1 stone to lose and have lost 11lb so far. I started in July but have taken the scenic route lol! I stick to it properly during the week and then have Saturdays off! although admittedly I havent stuck to it propertly at all for the last 2 weeks and have STS. My losses...

Sounds like your consultant is giving you good advice. I looked at doing SP, as like you, I only have a few pounds to target. I decided that SP would make me worry too much about what I can and can't have whereas EE is fixed in my mind and although slow, I am heading in the right direction in...

Hey! Welcome and a huge well done on your weight loss so far! I only have a few pounds to lose too and I lost 1.5 this week too and was well happy with that! As for the green teas - have you tried the salted caramel? It is lush especially when you fancy something slightly sweet. My daughter puts...

Lost 1,5 this week. Am going to stick with EE :)

That's great Bma . X well done :))

Thanks BMA123, I'll give it a go x

Could anyone please give me the link to get slimming world online cheaper. I'm sure there was a thread with a code, think it may have been 1/3 off membership? I know I've only got a few pounds left but would like to find out more about SP including what you can have as HEx's I'm a bit of a...

Thinking of doing a couple of SP days. some times I have bread as my hex b - is this still allowed on sp as it's carbs?

Ohhhhh yum! just had quark, mixed in a bit of sweetener, couple of drops of almond flavouring and some raspberries and an alpen bar (hex b) It was just like eating a bakewell dessert. :))

6 honks this week and loss a pound :))

6 honks this week and loss a pound :))

1lb off for me on EE this week. 4.5lbs to target.....slowly but surely!! X

How did your WI go Slimmingkitchen? I was really naughty this morning and did a mid week weigh in - scales showed a loss of 1.5lb in three days so I'm hoping for another half pound by WI on Saturday morning. I'm doing EE but am reducing my carb portions.

Honk!

Honk for today and yesterday :))

Happy new year to all! I haven't posted or weighed in for at least 6 weeks nor been on plan in that time even though I was only 2.5 lbs from target! First weigh in for me today shows a gain of 3lb so I am weirdly pleased with that! Now 5.5 lbs from target am going to stick to following EE as it...

Your food looks fab. Well done on your sucess so far. Where did you get your heart shaped plate from? I would love to buy me and my daughter one for christmas.

I am exactly like you. I started SW as a snug size 12 and 11lbs later I am still a 12 but everything fits beautifully and as an over 50 I didn't want to let the pounds creep on . That would have made me unhappy. But I have only shared my journey with those who are genuinly interested and supportive.

Ohh I'm a stressy eater too. Can't believe how daft I'm being atm. 3 Weeks ago I was 2.5lbs from target. Put on 3lbs then lost 3lbs the following week - now this week have put on 2.5 again!!! Talk about self sabotage on the home straight! I use sewing to keep my mind a fingers busy but because...

3lbs off for me this week :)

3lb gain for me this week. Hoping that's a bit of water in there coz I haven't been that bad!!

Dance Mum you're proving to be a legend!! At this rate you'll be soon be at target. How fantastic!

1.5lbs off for me this week:) 2.5lbs to go until target , Thinking this may be towards end of November coz I'm away on a long weekend next wkend. Hope everyone has a good week x

Waterloo sunset I think you e done brilliantly. I have lost 10lbs since mid July with 4 to go to target. Like you I have a busy social life. My loss is slow but I feel sooo much better being on SW . Enjoy the journey you'll get there!! Xx

Fab reply!

No it's not silly Pearlie, It's very easy to get hung up on numbers. Although its a good measurement of how you are doing its not the only way. You are right to do what is best in your own situation. Good luck, You sound very motivated! x

Aww am cross with myself. For the first time in 12 weeks since starting my SW journey I've eaten through my emotions and gone off plan . I've even opened a box of chocs that have been sitting on my side board since mid July and they're not even ones I like :((

Yay!! Thats fantastic Dance Mum - 4st in 9 weeks!! STS for me this week - I'm ok with that even though I have been mostly good. I think a couple of days on SE for me this week just to get things moving again. Good luck to all for this week.

Well done to you for doing the hardest bit and getting through the door. Looking forward to sharing your journey with you x

Eek just realised my post may have been insensitive to any one who gained this week. Apologies if any offence caused as none was intended xx

Well done for all the losses and STS this week (STS is far far better than a gain) Debz, go for it!!! However much you lose on the next two weeks will make a difference inside and outside too. Good luck. Keep posting so we can enjoy your success too xx

Hi Princessdora, I am on my last 4lbs to target and yes it is slow but I also feel incredibly well on SW so I'm not worried whether it takes 2, 4 or more weeks, I will eventually get there. Its depends if you are in a desperate hurry or are happy to take it slower and retrain yourself to eat...

Think this pretty much sums all the options up. Good luck with whatever you choose to do.

Glad things have settled down for you Dancemum.Well done on your 2lb loss - you are doing fantastically well. Another 1lb off for me - did EE this week as felt quite hungry and had a couple of off plan moments but nothing too serious. Good luck for everyone this week . I cooked SW KFC during...

That's great! Well done

Hi, Sorry to hear you are feeling so down. Would making your goal smaller help you to get going? How about not thinking in terms of 7st but maybe 7lbs? When you have reached that then aim for the next 7 lbs and so on or make it even smaller if that works best? There really is no need to feel...

I'm a slow loser too but feel great on SW. My skin is lovely and clear and my nails are growing like mad and bizarrely I don't crave the junk I was eating anymore .

crikey! thanks for that - glad I asked before buying!

Does anyone know syn values for these please? (from aldi in the freezer section)

Just noticed your 4lbs off dance mum - thats fab xx

Thanks dance mum and bma123. I think you're right i that any loss at this stage is a bonus so I'm going to carry on with SE and still have saturday nights off!

1lb off. Was dissapointed at first but then if it means I can have Saturdays off and still lose I'll stay with SE :))

1lb off for me this week . I've done SE for 6 days so expected more but I think I'm going to be plodding slowly to target ! 5lbs to go .........

Doh!! Deleted both posts Well done bma123 2lbs is a good loss and all in the right direction:)

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That's a good plan. I tend to have Saturdays off and hope that SE does damage limitation! I'll find out tommorow when I weigh in!

I weigh in at approx 8.30 on a saturday morning after my first cup of tea. I usually have an off plan meal on Saturday night ;)

Hmm Katie Hopkins compassionate? "Come into my parlour said the spider to the fly"

Give it a go. I've done it for the past 4 days and its not too bad at all in fact I prefer the structure of it to EE. I have 6lbs to go too so hopefully we can get there soon ! Good luck x

4 SE honks

Yes I'm keeping Aldi in business at the moment !! Good luck for weigh in x

Don't worry. It's just one day back on track tommorow . X

Don't worry. It's just one day back on track tommorow . X

This is my 3rd consecutive day on SE and I love it! I like the idea of 2 of each hexes if I need them and its a great way of getting plenty of Superfree. If I have a good loss this week I might stay on it till target But I'm with you plainlaurJane in that it somehow seems 'wrong!' X

Hi Sarah, Good luck with your journey. I lost 3st when I was your age and it was the best thing I ever did. I managed to keep it off for 29 years. I crept up by a stone over the last 2 years but that is now almost off with SW. Keep posting there is lots of great advice and support on here.xx

Thanks Emma :D

can anyone find the syn values for aldi fishcakes from the chilled section. I didn't like the look of the ones in the freezer section but guessing the chilled ones are synned because they are coated in breadcrumbs. When I google them it just comes up with the frozen thai chilli ones. Thank you

Can I just add something here? To fail is to give up completely. You have not given up therefore you have not failed . Follow the advise from the above posts and you can't go wrong. Good luck xx

That's a fab loss, dancemum well done:) Yes SE was ok (think I did it right) but I don't think I could do it all week so I'll have a weekend on EE and do a couple of SE's as and when. Well done bma123 on your exercise - 40 mins is very impressive!

Hi Kaymo, Good luck with yours and your families journey. I have found that batch cooking and freezing in portions really helps especially when a busy day or something else could throw us off course. Grabbing a meal out of the freezer that is SW friendly and popping it in the microwave has...

That sounds like a great idea Bma - :) 1lb off for me this week - which is great as I thought my loss had stopped. I did SE yesterday which I found quite easy and liked having 2 of each hex but I am having an EE weekend and might do a couple of SE days next week.

I have done SE today (I think) could someone cast their expert eye over my food for today to see if i've got things right? late morning snack - 2 alpen light bars (hex B) Lunch - 1/3 plate of lean ham, 2/3salad (no dressing) 1 x activia fat free yog Snack - 60g wholemeal bread (dry) (2nd Hex...

Aww bless you bubble you'll get there too. Sometimes it's really hard to get our brains in gear isn't it? I'm going to give it a go today. I like the sound of 2 hexes. Can't eat till lunchtime coz I'm fasting for a bloodiest later this morning ..... I'm soooo hungry:(((

It's definitely worth a try. I'll do it tommorow :))

Yes, that's a good idea, thanks Dance Mum. I have read about success express but wasnt quite sure that I understood it correctly. Can I still have HEx'S and some syns if needed? I understand about the 2/3 superfree and superfree snacks but am a bit muddly about the other bits. x

Ohh am cross with myself today. had a sneaky weigh in this morning and looks as if I'm heading for another STS. Have been 100% since sunday - then because I weighed in unofficially I was disappointed and had a chocolate biscuit. Ok, I know in the grand scheme of things that's not the end of the...

Just a thought... If you are hungrier on star week would it be worth upping your syns or adding an extra hex to see you through? I'm probably talking out of my hat because my star days are over and its hard to remember how I felt hunger wise then - just trying to think of things to help xx

4th honking day in a row :)

:eek::eek::eek: Wont be having that then! Thank you jodie robin for your help :)

Honk for yesterday

Could anyone help me with syns for aldi mashed potato from the chilled shelf . I'm doing EE Many thanks

Thanks happy nanna Honking for today and yesterday :)

Thanks happy manna . Honking for today and yesterday :)

Yes was a bit gutted but on a positive note I made a dress 4 weeks ago which was a just a tad too snug on waist, but it fitted lovely when I wore it on Thursday and also got into my smallest jeans (not at the same time:eek:)and was able tuck a tee in without excess flab hanging over the top so...

Flipping heck Dance Mum thats beyond amazing! Many congrats xxx

Thanks Bma123 - I'm sure you'll soon get that off again. You've had a lot going on this week. Be kind to yourself. Let's hope we both have a better week - slimming or otherwise. Take care x

Weighed in at 4.am this morning as I couldn't sleep! STS which is disapointing as I have been on plan all week apart from one off plan meal last saturday eve. Feeling a bit rubbish atm. Someone at work upset me yesterday with a put down which was uncalled for and unfounded. I'm usually quite...

Honk x6 this week and STS :((

Nice one Jen and cavegirl. I must admit I have been buying this product for a couple of months but it was only at the weekend I noticed the wheel. As I cook them without fat I will use them as free food. TBH having worked at Sainsburys in the past this doesn't surprise me really.;)

I hope all goes well at hospital tommorow x

Have a great time x

Honk for today and yesterday

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Day 2 of diary Busy day at work but stayed on plan today Bfast: mixed chopped fruit, mullerlight yogurt Lunch : homemade minestrone soup - superfree veg, stock cube, passata, and small pasta shapes dinner: 2 eggs fried in frylight, beans, 3 rashers lean bacon, 1tbs tomato ketchup, mushrooms...

That's great news . Well done to you. I am on home straight now 7lbs to go. I would be really interested to hear how your maintenance is going so that I can pick up tips for when I get there. So pleased for you xx

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Hi everyone. I have 7lbs to go to target and this is where it could all fall apart so thought I'd start a diary to help me along. A little bit about me : Put on a stone over the last few years ( mainly due to menopause I think) As I was only a stone over my ideal it was so easy not to bother...

It's just one weekend bma123. Don't worry - draw a line and try again tommorow. Just try to take one day at a time. x

:eek: had chicken tikka byriani (takeaway) last night and it was lush! Me and hubby shared a portion (includes veg curry, onion bhaji and naan too!) and topped it off with a bacardi and diet coke and I dont feel bad or guilty just had a nice evening and going to get back on plan today - :)...

Lets hope so!!

Thanks BMA123 got it sorted now. Hope you have a good week x

Fab news Dance Mum - your losses are fantastic. Well done you!! x

Thank you cavegirl

Thanks for looking into this - it is indeed odd. However, I have been using this product since I began my journey 7 weeks ago and have lost 7lbs so far (2lb holiday gain which had nothing to do with this product - it was the cornish cream teas that got me!) so, eating this product has not been...

WI today, lost 1lb :) Have lost a total of 7lb now with 7lb to go to target. Could anyone tell me how to get one of those half stone sw banners to put on my signature. I didn't think I was a 'shiny sticker' sort of gal but I guess I am! Absolutely love SW. Have a good week all x

Honked 6 times this week and lost 1 lb:)

Fab! Well done :D

Honk for today. Soooooo close to going off plan today but as WI tommorow I just managed to hang in there!:)

I would say phone your consultant if that would help to reassure you. You said it was a lovely group so I'm sure they would be delighted to see you again. As long as the scales are moving in the right direction you'll be winning. There is no time scale so be kind to yourself . Everyone will be...

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Honking for yesterday and today:D

I use these finely chopped veg to make bolognase,shepherds pie and my own soup and pot noodle type soup. I've always assumed these were free foods as the ingredients are listed as 34% carrot 33% onion and 33% celery. I've just noticed that the nutritional info states that its 5.8%fat how can...

Honk for yesterday

On a positive note at least she will never need a colonoscopy as she can quite clearly see up her own arse. Oops did I say that out loud?

Fantastic dance mum . :)) xx

Be proud of how far you've come so far. Do it for yourself , not anyone else. Your OH may be feeling a bit insecure because you are beginning to change. It's his problem - not yours. Your health and a wealth of other things will change for the better including your self esteem . Good luck with...

yay honked 5 times this week and lost 3lb:)

WI today - lost 3lb:D Very happy with that! Hope everyone has a good week. x

It was delicious :))

Thanks for that. I'll give them a go :)

Yay well done bubble! Honk for today :) WI tommorow !

Thank you for your reply :) In the end I made up 500ml by adding 4 heaped teaspooons which and with some bizarre maths calculation worked it out as 40 calories per serving so 2 syns. Per person Then just to be on the safe side counted an extra syn!! I have to say it was delicious! But thanks...

Honk for yesterday. Good luck with WI bubble!

Hi I've just started to make a lamb hotpot following recipie from sw site and just realised I haven't got any flour (need 1tbsp) so was thinking of using gravy granules instead. Could anyone tell me syns per tbsp of aldi quixo chicken or beef flavour instant gravy granules please? Many thanks x

Thank you for your reply. Lambhotpot it is tonight then! :D

Hi I have some cubed lamb in my freezer to use up. Its sainsburys but dosent specify whether its leg or shoulder. If I cut any visible fat off would it be free food? Its quite lean but there is a bit of fat on somepieces which would be easy to trim. Thank you x

Honk for last 3 days:)

Hi and welcome! The more the merrier and as a seasoned sw'er you probably have some great tips to share! Good luck on Wednesday xx

That sounds like a good plan. Good luck and keep posting your progress. The support on here and wealth of information is amazing. X

As elvisfan4life says you can eat well and lose. I am like you in that I don't look overweight but 10lbs off will mean the difference between clothes fitting nicely rather than snug and prob a host of other things which only ourselves will notice. Good luck on your journey . This is not a quick...

Fantastic ! Well done you! X

I'm quite new to SW too but it is a really good plan once you get your head round it and not as stressy as other plans. Good luck for this week I'm hoping to shift the gain and get back on track :)

Post holiday weigh in - 2lb gain for me - the Cornish cream teas got me in the end lol!! But I had a lovely time so it was worth it! X

Hey Donkey! I've been on hols for a couple of weeks (WI saturday - hoping for a STS but think I'm in post holiday denial!!) and was so pleased for your fantastic loss this week. Good luck with your migraine treatment. Do you see Dr Matharu at Queens Square ?My hubby is one of his patients but...

Thanks . It was 1 lb off but on hols now so no weigh in this week :))

Take it easy sophdance xx

Off on hols so my next target is to STS when I next weigh in.

Oops posted twice !

Good luck for tommorow . I've been inspired by your countdown diary and think I will start one when I have 7 lbs left which hopefully will be in a couple of weeks time. Hoping for at least 1 lb when I WI tommorow . Xx

Good luck for tommorow . I've been inspired by your countdown diary and think I will start one when I have 7 lbs left which hopefully will be in a couple of weeks time. Hoping for at least 1 lb when I WI tommorow . Xx

Got ours as a puppy. Went to visit him every week from 4 weeks until he was old enough to leave mum. He has never had a bad experience with a buggy - or a falling leaf! Its just the way he rolls!!:rolleyes:

Ah thank you - that's it done - i've subscribed! Collies are such beautiful loving loyal dogs but mine's a nervous wreck most of the time! He barks at leaves falling and goes into meltdown if he sees a buggy!! Its good that the holidays are nice and warm for the kids on their summer break...

Fantastic Bma. That's a good loss. Well done you xx

Hi I'm subscribing (when I find out how to!!) Fantastic losses - well done. I have a collie too. He has just had an op (boys stuff) so not allowed to run around. He keeps nudging my arm when I'm sewing and laying on the foot pedal. I'm doing some very wonky sewing! My weigh in tommorow ...

Thanks Kay it was fabulous ! Family gave it 11/10!!! Xx Going to try another recipe next week :))

Donkey, if you like curry then take a look at Kays indian recipes on the recipie thread. I made the jalfrezi and it was amazing even though I used the wrong ingredient!! One pound down is one pound down. Think of how much you will gain healthwise by eating the SW way. Only another 6lbs and...

Kay, I'm making the jalfrezi again tonight but this time have the correct ingredients! Your pic looks like it has a nice sauce coating it but when I made mine it was quite dry. What shall I add to make it a bit 'wetter' without making it too runny? Thank you xx

I'm sure you'll have a great week sophdance- stay positive:))

well done JayKay xx

Yay Donkey - Half a stone !! fantastic Well done you. That's your first target met! I don't go to a club but I do have all the books - the ones that new members get ,from ebay (from official SW site) except I don't have access to syns online, but I have been putting £5 away each week and when...

Yay! well done Mary! How many syns are you allocating for a weekly total - think I might have a go at this x

Hey Donkey! I read your post on the other thread and hot footed it over here to see if you had started a diary. I am so glad you did. This is the first time I've done Slimming world and its the best eating plan I've ever come across. Good luck on your journey, but you are not alone, we are all...

Busy busy day today but am going to schedule in some me time - even if its 100'clock tonight!! I think its important to be kind to ourselves so... When I've done the things on my list I am going to get the sewing machine out and make myself a new tote bag and then paint my nails. What positive...

Good luck with your journey but I have to say you look absolutely fab in your pic. I will pop in again to see how you are doing xx

AHHHH too late! however it was very nice but I did feel it could do with a little oomph so I will get the ground coriander and then it will be fantastic! xx

Hi BMA have you tried pilates? Its very gentle but the feeling you get from it is quite profound. I don't do mat pilates but I do have a pilates reformer which I purchased from QVC. It is a fab piece of kit (although a bit pricey) and you can do all the exercises lying down or sitting. If you...

Thanks Kay, That made perfect sense! I don't have coriander powder in my cupboard today (and I can't wait till tommorow to get some!!)but do have dried coriander so will have to use that and see how it turns out. By the way congratulations on your fantastic weight loss so far. Its very...

Oh my goodness, I have just found this thread and the food locks and sounds amazing. I am going to try the chicken jalfrezi tonight! Now please excuse me if this is a dumb question (I am new to SW) if I add EV olive oil do I add 1tbs per recipe or per person? In other words syn wise would I...

Ooh I haven't posted on here for weeks but am trying to catch up with all your posts. I have been on and off plan in the time I,ve been away but started again last week. I did put back the 2lbs originally lost but have re-lost them again this week! So back to 12lbs from target and I am confident...

Wow polly that's a fantastic loss such an inspiration . X

Haven't been on here for a couple of weeks so need to catch up and read all the posts later! I have stayed the same for 2 weeks which is pleasing as I have had two weekend away and been off plan a lot . Starting again today and hoping to lose 2 lbs by next week. :)

Hi hope everyone is doing ok. First WI for me 2 lbs gone :)

Ah, its ok I worked it out !! x

Sorry to read that you have been poorly. hope you are on the mend. Thank you for setting this up. I have never used excel before and don't know where to find review > unlock to enter new weight in. Can anyone help? Many thanks

Ohh first week WI. 2 lbs off for me :) Things that helped me this week were signing up to this site and taking cloudy6's advice to draw a line under my weekend indulgence and start afresh me t day :)

Hi does anybody know syn value for sainsburys bgty 50% less fat vanilla icecream please

Thank you so much for your reply and help with the rice. I have had a busy couple of days and havent been on here so sorry for delayed thanks. Slight change of plan on Friday, family decided they wanted favorite chicken for tea .This is definately not sw friendly but I had a couple of bits of...

Hi cloudy6, two stone off is fantastic well done. I hope we can keep each other motivated! I think the rice was golden vegetable by four seasons? not sure because i've eaten it all and thrown the packet away! Iit was the nicest microwave rice ive ever had and i Will definately be buying more. I...

Fantastic, well done x

Hi Denise42 I am looking forward to picking up lots of tips on here. I have put on a stone over the past 2 years by being a bit more relaxed about what I and also not doing much exercise. The other weight gain factor has been reaching a 'certain age' and the joys (not!) that goes with it. I...

Hello, I am a new starter - began yesterday - a slimming world virgin so just getting to grips with rules etc. I have 1 st to lose and am doing EE. Good luck to everyone this week. My WI day is Weds. I am enjoying it so far but have a 'do' on Saturday night and already planning what to spend my...