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  1. janetelizabeth

    craftermary's knitting and crochet project

    I too am a knitter but never been able to crochet.
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    I looked back through my food diary and can say I've been 9 days wheat free now. Seems to be getting easier the more I do. The non dairy side is fairly straight forward for me.
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Good for day. I do have a shop like that in the town...could look there.
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    Word Association Thread

    drill
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Yes I know the scale feeling of course. My sw friend has her birthday on Thursday and doesn't think she'll weigh this week because she has dates to meet with friends for meals and coffee & cake etc already. Oh well, only once a year.
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    I'll check it out when I next go to asda...I need some meat free mince from there.
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Thought so. We were on the island of Malabo which is the capital of Equatorial Guinea and were taken to see a church being built. The men were working and had a huge bonfire going. They were eating something and I asked them what it was. One ran and shinned up the tree and cut the huge fruit...
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    It's going to be a strange week...Joseph was saying he feels like today has been w/e! lol. Hope the scales look good tomorrow for you...are they getting close to good enough?
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    The alphabet game..

    No - Z (well I searched and couldn't find one) Favourite Foods: apple pie (can't post pics at the moment on here)
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Yes they took that back alright, didn't even examine it. I doubt washing would have dried here either today. Aiming for the country park tomorrow if the weather stays stable...no rain forecast. Are you back to work? Weigh in?
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    I was wondering if it's from the same family as bread fruit? It looks about the same and grows like that on trees. I tasted that in Equatorial Guinea. The pic on the article looked tasty.
  12. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Food for today: options 2 banana, apple, strawbs alpro yogurt A walnuts B jacket potato 30g grated cheese A cauliflower, green beans, peas, carrots tomato chutney 1 options 2 small choc 7 2 ryvita B HB egg & mayo 1/2 small mixed salad fat free dressing strawbs & rasps 1 spoon yogurt P/A...
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Oooo we'll wait in anticipation then... I'm sure everything will be fixed again soon.
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    I did try this morning but it wouldn't let me...I thought because it was sw one. Mug shots (not that I eat them) some of them are now syn-ed. I just tried too...something random, nope, same message. Must be the website again.
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Let's hope they continue grinning broadly!! lol. I'm really working hard now to get a little more off. I was so on the prowl last night for something to eat...had a pear! :cool: Went out this morning to Morrison's for some odd things we needed. I was surprised how empty the roads seemed... Need...
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    I couldn't find your diary either Lynne - thanks for telling us why. I'd heard members on other threads saying they couldn't send PM's etc. I thought maybe they were doing a lot of changes or updates on the website?
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Morning Jaffa...thanks Lynne. I looked at my diary for last Monday and was 10.9 so feel better about what the scale said this morning! :D
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Morning Jaffa... minis seemed to be offline line last night. Hope you had a good day yesterday.
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    I thought I ate a lot yesterday so pleased to see scales down 3/4 - 10.7. Keep going.... Not sure what we're doing today looks sunny out there. Don't think it did rain yesterday.
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    Word Association Thread

    file
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    The alphabet game..

    Viverral cat
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    The alphabet game..

    Turkish Angora
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    This or That

    rice rice: brown or white
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    Word Association Thread

    matter
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Food for today: options 2 banana, apple, strawbs alpro yogurt A walnuts B 1/2 can tuna P/B stirfry veggies teriyaki sauce 2.5 options 2 small choc 7 2 ryvita B 1/2 tuna P/A HB egg & mayo 1/2 small mixed salad fat free dressing 2 apricots Total syns: 14
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Glad the scales moved down some Jaffa...are you eating at home today or out again?
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Just couldn't get on here this morning. Well for a change we had the sunshine this morning but now it's clouded over and rain coming in for around 4pm for a few hours. Tomorrow looks cloudy with a northerly wind back again... Scales up 1/2lb - 10.7 3/4 this morning. I think I'm missing my...
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    I know, makes you wonder about the trip adviser reviews sometimes... Joseph bought a pkt of (reduced 45p) wholemeal tortilla wraps yesterday. He's been debating how he'll use one or two for tomorrow's lunch. Could be with chicken or some lamb meatballs.
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    I was answering a recipe question on fb this afternoon about the 1/2syn cake and got to looking at the recipe for weetabix cake. I wondered if it could be made using dark ryvitas...if I smashed them down? Substitute the flour for GF, milk for unsweetened almond. It came out as 2.8 syns instead...
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Yes she's lovely but choosy about who she likes! lol. She's been known to sort of growl and bite Sarah's (would be) mother in-law! The bite is a sort of flying leap I gather!! I get to give her a good brush too...she likes that. Funny how that fur doesn't make me wheezy like cats & dogs...
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Oh, maybe business isn't so good...or maybe more for the evenings?
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Mmm nice food. Joseph was talking about lamb shawarma's the other evening. Was the restaurant busy, as it was b/h?
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Food for today: options 2 banana, apple, strawbs alpro yogurt A walnuts B 2 L.Mc sausages burger 1/2 sw chips baked beans options 2 small choc 7 3 ryvita B feta P/A strawberries, raspberries 1 spoon yogurt P/A 2 apricots options 2 Total syns: 13.5
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Thanks Donna...yes the smell does fill the hallway. Glad you had the sunshine, we only had cloud all day and a chilly wind again. Thanks Jaffa, I only threw out the flowers Matt gave me for my birthday last week, chrysanthemums, had lasted a good month. Sarah came on her own as Adam was off...
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    This or That

    Laptop holiday: ski or sun
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    Word Association Thread

    frost
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    The alphabet game..

    Q - no Russian blue
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    The flowers are in the hallway and smell lovely! Sorry to tease you! lol. But we can't have them because they're made with butter and real sugar.
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    Kay's journey to health and happiness

    Well Kay they're also made with wheat flour so no point in making myself ill.... You've still got another 7 1/2 syns for the rest of the day so have fun.
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Yes it's been a bit spasmodic! Did you find anything good? I missed my looking time on a Tuesday when my ankle was bad...but a couple of weeks ago got a nice summer skirt. £4.50 seems to be the going rate. I've never had Lebanese food...what's it similar too? Indian? It's OK...Joseph told me...
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    Kay's journey to health and happiness

    You're welcome. I know what you mean...my grandchildren are coming this afternoon so I made a dozen choc chip muffins! None for me as they're made with butter etc!!
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Best thing is me staying away from wheat...so although the house smells yum...none for me!! Joseph bought me some lovely yellow freesias! sweet of him.
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    Kay's journey to health and happiness

    2.5 each...:cool: but I know they can hit the spot!!
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Thanks Lynne. Not sure if boys are coming too as they're playing football with friends this afternoon... Made a batch of the biscuits and also a dozen choc chip muffins. Twins love grandma's muffins!
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Hope you're having a nice day Jaffa...enjoy your meal out today.
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Lynne the seasoning I got was a small pkt that I've put into a small jar (pate) and will last a long time...but I can't see how there would be any syns in it as it's all dried spices. Scales up 3/4...10.7 1/4, fluctuation I suppose. Sarah's visiting this afternoon so that will be nice. Just...
  47. janetelizabeth

    This or That

    shower apricots or peaches
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    I can't remember how much it was in aldi but certainly not that price because we got two lots... The seasoning was in a small pkt that they buy in...not a named brand. Ingredients all listed though. I didn't mind it but preferred just chilli & paprika. Yes good to see my sister, I last saw her...
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Glad you had a nice evening at the cinema...if the film was 'alright' is that not so good?
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    The alphabet game..

    Ocicat
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    Word Association Thread

    shawl
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Well I don't know where the promised 16* went today but certainly not on my route!! It was blowing a gale again and can't have been over 12*. Hope your weather perked up and work was alright.
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Had a nice day...walked in total for 90 mins this morning. Morrison's had one bunch of English asparagus...£2 Joseph balked at the price! I got some fajita seasoning in the health food shop this morning...no mention of sugar? Had a surprise visit from one of my sisters this afternoon so that...
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    I don't like going far because of traffic congestion. Just hope weather stays nice though.
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    It's on my list Jaffa but not holding my breath. Our Morrison's seems to be scaling back all the time. Found out they don't stop my minis anymore, Sainsbury is the only place that do now.
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Planning on nice walk along seafront this morning into town to collect a few things from Morrison's then home on the bus for lunch. Set to be 16* today and southerly wind... sounds better.
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Thanks Lynne I was thinking of Lloyd & Kate too. Yes doing my best food wise this week. Scales settling now... down 1/2lb - 10.6 1/2
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Wow...that's what I call a bargain!! I only looked in aldi today but can check Morrison's tomorrow.
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    I wasn't at the hospital like poor you!! Just my usual stuff...nothing exciting! Joseph was looking at some, similar to Magnums, chocolate brownie ice creams on sticks in aldi...10syns each...but as they were milk choc he didn't want to get the box of 3. They would have been a temptation for me!!
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Mmm the halloumi meal looked tasty. Could try that myself. I was looking for English asparagus today but only Peru...guess the season must be over now.
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Food for today: options 2 banana, apple, grapes alpro yogurt A walnuts B chicken style pieces stir fry veggies S&S sauce 4 options 2 small choc 7 3 ryvita B flora light less than 1/2 small salad, mixed leaves, tomato & beetroot fat free dressing strawberries 1 spoon yogurt P/A Total syns: 15.5
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Thanks Donna...that's the bonus of feeling in control. Hope you have a good bank holiday w/e and away time on Tuesday. I hope your children will be good friends as they grow up too...it's something that was particularly important to me for them so I knowingly fostered it.
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Hope the pain and discomfort is manageable until then...
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Thanks Lynne & Jaffa... Well after lunch we sort of got engrossed in D.Day commemorations on the news and the time was going past...but we did get out at 4.30...and had a lovely very steep hiking walk right down into the Glen and up the other side, haven't done that since last year. Yes...
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Oh dear...you sound like my friend who has a lower abdominal pain and they can't seem to find the cause, as yet. Do you have appointments for the next round of investigations?
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    Kay's journey to health and happiness

    I still do green plan and yes it's drained tuna...115g
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    The alphabet game..

    Manx
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    This or That

    swim walking on the flat or hills
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    Word Association Thread

    teeth
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    Kay's journey to health and happiness

    Pataks Spice Paste Tikka Masala ( 1 level tbsp ) 2 syns :D
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Thanks Lynne...when we get there! lol. We walked to aldi, chemist & co-op this morning. I saw Matt shopping in the co-op too. He's away at a county camp with the cubs this w/e. Then next week he's joining Sarah and family for a week in Spain.
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Yes I've just said the same on my diary about me eating far less on Tuesday... I can take or leave lychees...Joseph loves them!
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Good for you...lol Scales up 1lb of course because I hardly ate much on Tuesday. I tracked the calories and it was 750. Anyway I'm OK with that because I haven't eaten anything bloaty from Sunday and it shows in my face and tum. So onwards.... Not sure what we're doing today...only just had...
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    Word Association Thread

    flannel
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    True...I've had ice cream with lychees. Thanks, hope it's an informative appointment. Will be thinking of you.
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    I hope not Jaffa...I'm tired of splurging and making myself feel bad. Hence no GF roll with my burger today...or snacks when I got home!
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    How are you target members doing out there?

    Well done Jo...I agree, I think that's a place we all want to be...bottom end of target to take the pressure off.
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Well done you Jaffa...yes you did make good choices. I don't think Chinese restaurants are much on desserts either.
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Food today: options 2 banana, grapes, apple alpro yogurt A walnuts B 2 L.Mc sausages 1 burger 1/2 chips baked beans options 2 small choc 7 2 ryvita B 30g hard goats cheese pickle 1 strawberries 1 spoon yogurt P/A apple Total syns: 12.5
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    How are you target members doing out there?

    I weighed at group this morning and thankfully am down 1/2lb. I'm really going to work on getting a little lower in my target range to feel more comfortable.
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    How are you target members doing out there?

    I think you're extremely wise LardyLady as you've experimented in the past and have found out exactly what works for you! Congratulations on your 2nd Target anniversary and I can tell how determined you are to stay there! :winner:
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Yes I know that happens to us all with body fluctuation etc but my issue really is eating stuff I shouldn't be that just sits tight in my system and bloats my stomach. I really have to be more diligent in my choices. I started today... We were invited to friends this afternoon. Joseph being...
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Great Donna...well done! We'll all get a handle on this scales business!! :cool: I used the oat biscuit link you posted on your diary for minimins...I just trimmed the edges off where the egg mixture ran out of some of them.
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Thanks Jaffa & Lynne...yes big relief to feel confident to step on the scales this week. My friend wasn't able to stay this week but as soon as I weighed her I 'made' her eat one of the biscuits...she said it was nice. The members told me they liked them too...I was asked to put the recipe on...
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Group weigh in... 1/2lb down... happy with that.
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    I've given myself a good talking to this morning about eating stupid and gaining and then playing catch up...!!
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Thanks Lynne. Well good news re scales... 10.8 yesterday down to 10.5 3/4 this morning. Yesterday was a big pull back day... so weigh in could be STS or a small loss. I was 10.7 1/2 two weeks ago.
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Thanks Jaffa.... Sounds like you have some treat days coming...goodo!! I've only just realised the B/H is this w/e...thought it was the week after. I'm never keen to go far because the traffic on the coast is always bad. Either folk heading this way or others driving along the coast. I have...
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    I just used the oats that Joseph eats...oh well, two chances! lol Yes have done my best but anyone's guess about tomorrow. :sigh:
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    How are you target members doing out there?

    What great news...many congratulations and welcome to the Target club! :D
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Food today: options 2 banana, apple, grapes alpro yogurt A options 2 choc 7 grilled tomatoes 86g tuna P/B carrots & green beans Total syns: 11
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    You've done well, even with eating out at the w/e...brilliant work! Lets hope I can do something *spectacular* tomorrow as I don't really want to miss another weigh in.
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    I think I've made them before...does the egg mixture dribble out the sides of yours? Could be the jumbo oats I use aren't absorbing it? Yes cold again...we have the fire on but think the heating will need to go on too.
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Oh I know what you mean cavegirl....we can't do without them!! We were without a car for 6mths when we came back from Spain...it was hard with shopping!
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Haven't a clue what they taste like...I try not to eat oats and I don't think Joseph would enjoy sweetener taste. I'll probably get my friend to try one and if she says they're disgusting...they'll disappear!! lol.
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Wow...well done to you Jaffa....yeah no more SP for you!!!
  97. janetelizabeth

    Name game A-Z. Just for fun

    Q - no Rottweiler
  98. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Mini oat biscuits for taster session.
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    This or That

    apple mango or persimmon
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    Word Association Thread

    Practice
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Oh dear...cars = £££ !!! That is a huge bill to find! Oh well, maybe you can go another time. We're still trying to get down to Worthing for the day to visit Joseph's cousin...just waiting for some better weather to come. Yesterday I saw sw say..."Six Weeks to Summer"....Summer!! :eek: we're...
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Hope work goes ok Jaffa. I know you're not weighing but are you still helping at group tonight?
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Hope the doctors visit is informative cavegirl. Was a cold night here too, have some rain coming in at midday too. Hope you get to visit Maidstone... I haven't been there for years, expect the town has grown. Joseph's at tai chi this morning so I'll mooch around the town for a while...
  104. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    We married in 1994 and never had a tv. I find them really distracting when I visit someone and they leave it playing...yet nobody's watching it.
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Nice cooking day Jaffa...I saw that sw sent out a video for stuffed peppers. I use to make them all the time in Spain using tuna. Never heard of soya mince over there.
  106. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Sounds like waste of electric then!! lol
  107. janetelizabeth

    The alphabet game..

    Korat
  108. janetelizabeth

    Name game A-Z. Just for fun

    Old English Sheepdog
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Best switch it off or better still...bin it!! :p
  110. janetelizabeth

    This or That

    gloves scarf or hat
  111. janetelizabeth

    Word Association Thread

    gale
  112. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Well done Donna for staying in control...and oh to be married to a SuperHero!! Cavegirl...no TV in my house. :p
  113. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Food today: options 2 banana, apple, grapes alpro yogurt A walnuts B Nacho-style feast - cheese A options 2 small bar choc 7 minis B strawberries & raspberries yogurt P/A pear Total syns: 11
  114. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    I suppose she used what she had. That sometimes works but not in this case she said.
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    I'm not good with oats so was just going to make them for taster session. I do sometimes make Joseph oat biscuits but using proper ingredients...no sweetener I mean.
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Ah yes I forgot about the free foods taster we all did. I'm thinking that if I make the biscuits just adding a spice they would be free?
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Yes I agree, I think it lends itself to all sorts of variations. I was a little worried that I didn't really have any veggies but it was plenty filling enough. My sw friend said she'd made it and thought it was awful...pinned it down to the cheese topping. She'd used some light cream cheese and...
  118. janetelizabeth

    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Thanks Jaffa...did you make these for your last taster session?
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    I think I saw a pic on fb of the oat biscuits...checked the recipe base but wasn't there. Can you give me recipe please, maybe I can make them for (just remembered!) taster session this week.
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    No Joseph didn't have any because he doesn't really like soya mince so I made a single portion. I started making it and discovered I didn't have a can of tomatoes...never mind opened a box of passata and chopped in a couple of fresh tomatoes. The dried chilli I used was a tad HOT!! (need less...
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Ugh...so not another patch until Friday? Hope you get through alright. Glad you made it back in time even if they established it's a more general issue than your house.
  122. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    I made, I ate it...double yummy!! :D
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Good news about the scales but sorry you're still in pain...what about the morphine patch...still helping?
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Oh I didn't realise that's where the syn value was...I don't have any of that anyway. I'll chop one of my dried (hot) chillies in and add paprika and use 30g cheese. Won't be a lot of cheese on top but that will be OK. Good for you going off to the gym...have a good workout.
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    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Scales down a little 10. 9 but need to shift themselves!! I'm not a big lover of beansprouts but all mixed in they're ok... love the crunch of the other two. Cavegirl... grim looking day here too and that gusty wind is back again. Joseph planned to see doctor this morning re the physio...
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Lol... just dug the magazine out. I think I'd use hard goats cheese because that melts well. I'm not that keen on the soya cheese. I know the spices are part of this dish but would omit anything like cumin. I'm sure it would still be nice. Joseph's not keen on soya mince... so just a dish...
  127. janetelizabeth

    This or That

    Yogurt (soya...can't have dairy) cardi or jumper
  128. janetelizabeth

    Word Association Thread

    burp!
  129. janetelizabeth

    The alphabet game..

    Havana Brown (as I'm not a cat person....I haven't heard of any of them!! :p)
  130. janetelizabeth

    Name game A-Z. Just for fun

    What an education this is!! lol Maltese
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    I know I'm being lazy not going to check the magazine...think it's upstairs! What's in the nacho style feast...I can see wedges...so no pasta? Please tell me not pasta because it looks sooo good!! lol
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    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Yes I know...not quite sure what the problem is but I can't get on it sometimes...keep getting the 'error' notice. Glad you're feeling better now.
  133. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    I opened two cans that had been in the back of the cupboard for ages...water chestnuts and stirfry veggies. I thought the stirfry veggies would just be bean sprouts (they were in Spain) but no...more lovely chestnuts and bamboo shoots etc. I already had a pan of chopped potato (no rice for me)...
  134. janetelizabeth

    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    How you feeling now Jaffa...have you managed to digest all that rich food? hope so...
  135. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Food today: options 2 banana, apple, grapes alpro yogurt A walnuts B meat free meatballs stir fry veggies, including water chestnuts sweet & sour sauce 4 options 2 small bar choc 7 minis B strawberries & raspberries yogurt A pear options 2 Total syns: 17 Scales were down 1 1/4 this...
  136. janetelizabeth

    Time to maintain for the rest of my life

    Good to hear how things have been going with you and great for finding the place you want. Hope all goes through smoothly re mortgage etc. Have you got any idea when you might move? Is it still in London, or did you consider another area? Oh the weight will soon drop off. It's usually just...
  137. janetelizabeth

    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    I agree, good friends come to chat and have a lovely time not inspect your home. They sound like good parents already planning to bring toys etc for the children.
  138. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Cavegirl....that's the middle of the night to me!! lol. I woke at 5.40 and turned over until 9am...yawn!
  139. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Thanks everyone, been a nice day. The country park was busy as usual with dog walkers. We walked for an hour but it was a very stiff breeze so back to car for a hot drink!
  140. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    You have a lovely day too cavegirl. Thanks Lynne and you too... we have hail forecast for Wednesday... at first I thought it was snow!!
  141. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Morning.... service first this morning then lunch and then a drive to the country park for a walk... that's the plan.
  142. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Yes it's one of those large triple choc ones in a bag of 4 from Morrisons. Well, all the supermarkets sell them I think. Yes has been a nice day made better by the weather for me.
  143. janetelizabeth

    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    As cavegirl says...would be rude not to eat it! Sounds really lush and decadent! :p
  144. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Yes cavegirl it's a small individual bakers called "Judges"...they bake on the premises. Once when I couldn't get any Doves buckwheat flour I persuaded the owner to sell me some! lol. Donna...you are so right, we do need to enjoy our syns...maybe they should up the limit from 15 so we could...
  145. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Hum...yes he complained it was rather large but managed to eat it all! lol. Actually I wasn't too hot as the day went on... Food today: options 2 banana, apple, grapes alpro yogurt A walnuts B cheese bites 6 smoked haddock B fritters (with mashed potato & peas) cauliflower, carrots & green...
  146. janetelizabeth

    Name game A-Z. Just for fun

    Kerry Blue Terrier
  147. janetelizabeth

    The alphabet game..

    Egyptian Mau
  148. janetelizabeth

    Word Association Thread

    gnome
  149. janetelizabeth

    This or That

    Midday (always) fish or meat
  150. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Surprisingly the wind direction changed and the sun came out to be a very nice day. We took the bus to the Old Town because I needed to go to a Health Shop. I wanted something homeopathic for myself and said I'd look for my sw friend who is suffering with a stubborn bug in her gut. An old friend...
  151. janetelizabeth

    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Ha ha that's my unfortunate philosophy! Or...now I've started, I'll finish!!
  152. janetelizabeth

    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    They're too handy to get into those small size bars... they used to catch me sometimes when I was making my grandsons tea!!!
  153. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Too late cavegirl!! Lol Jaffa... I've seen worse on my scales lately but they weren't good!! Have a fun day.
  154. janetelizabeth

    The alphabet game..

    Chantilly - Tiffany
  155. janetelizabeth

    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Jaffa I think chocolate is a good de-stresser....!! Hope you have a lovely evening.
  156. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    You had the best weather Jaffa...hope it continues for you over the w/e too. I'm not posting food today...scales with be UP UP tomorrow!!
  157. janetelizabeth

    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Perish the thought!!!!! :eek: lol Well at least it proves that someone actually reads the 'feedback' forms...!!
  158. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Thanks ladies...yes the lunch was good. I chose the broccoli & brie parcel and very good it was too; along with 3 roasties and fresh veg of course. I definitely didn't have the large yorkshire. Dessert amongst others was a choice of choc fudge cake...or dish of ice cream, choc sauce and a flake...
  159. janetelizabeth

    Word Association Thread

    School
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    .

    I'm now wondering too?
  161. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Nope it's going to be a cold and damp day here... brrr!! Oh well the company will be good.
  162. janetelizabeth

    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    I'm sure it will all even out. Last day at work... goodo!!
  163. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Yes I know I should really. lol
  164. janetelizabeth

    This or That

    Harry Hill Prince William or Prince Harry
  165. janetelizabeth

    The alphabet game..

    Breeds of cats: Abyssinian
  166. janetelizabeth

    Word Association Thread

    switch
  167. janetelizabeth

    Name game A-Z. Just for fun

    Field Spaniel
  168. janetelizabeth

    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Is that 2syns for the whole bag of the rasberry frootz? never seen those before.
  169. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    I told her I wasn't driving yet because I felt if I had to make a sudden move (using my foot) it might not be safe or do me damage... She agreed and I assume that's part of getting the ligaments stronger. She commented that she thought both my ankles were quite weak. Thanks. Not sure about...
  170. janetelizabeth

    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    I was thinking...there's a novelty...the surgery ringing you!! Glad you've got an appointment to go through the reports.
  171. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Food for today: options 2 banana, apple, grapes alpro yogurt A walnuts B meat free mince with stir fry veggies tom puree & soy sauce jacket potato peas options 2 small choc 7 choc cookie (?) minis meringue 2 1/2 (last one in the box!) strawberries mango sorbet 3 1/2 (72cals = 2 spoons)...
  172. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Looking at the weather I think the rain was just for today...we have the central heating going full belt to try and keep warm!! Tomorrow I'm off to Eastbourne on the train to meet my old work mate for lunch & natter time and the weather looks alright. Chelle...she didn't do much physio just...
  173. janetelizabeth

    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Cavegirl...glad you're feeling more like yourself. Joseph only has cereal every other day or his system can't cope. He has a small amount of jumbo oats (raw) & some Doves GF cereal flakes with almond milk.
  174. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Physio was a long session but mostly she wanted a full medical history.... Then she gave me three exercises to do until she sees me again beginning of June. (She said next week but no appointments available.) She agreed the ligaments need strengthening but said generally I have good movement in...
  175. janetelizabeth

    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Cavegirl... how you feeling? Jaffa I can't remember you working a full week... must be very tiring!
  176. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Thanks Lynne, Jaffa & cavegirl, Lynne the no weighing was quite a laugh because it was a newer member who said she wanted to stop doing it. Another target member agreed but she was sitting between me and another member who are ardent weighers. So the c was having a hard time!! Lol
  177. janetelizabeth

    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    How are you today Jaffa... work again, soon be Friday!!
  178. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Looks like it's going to be a rainy old day here today... physio visit at hospital this morning. Scales up of course 10. 8...
  179. janetelizabeth

    The alphabet game..

    Yellow Perch
  180. janetelizabeth

    Name game A-Z. Just for fun

    Yellow Alyssum
  181. janetelizabeth

    Word Association Thread

    hands
  182. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Food for today: no syns because I splurged when I got home...!! options banana, apple, grapes alpro yogurt walnuts Some dark choc rice cakes, cheese bakes 1/4lb burger GF roll sw chips ketchup peas & green beans options small choc minis meringue raspberries mango sorbet (aldi)
  183. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Can't blame that then Jaffa! :cool: I said as much to my c....as I was sitting alongside her weighing the group in today...she didn't disagree that they weighed differently...hum! Wonder if she gets on them at home? Actually should add we all had a right lecture on (not) weighing at home!!
  184. janetelizabeth

    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    I'm sure they will help you plan your food better now too.
  185. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Donna well done for braving the scales. I may have been a STS or 1/2 up...not sure so didn't chance it. I detest the groups new scales as they seem unpredictable now...others have said so too. I'm with you on getting back down the target range too. I have a meal out planned on Friday...
  186. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Oh dear...just have to bite the bullet again then! :cool:
  187. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    My c seems fine when I just say I'm not weighing. Can you text her Lynne?
  188. janetelizabeth

    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    I know...I feel just the same which is why I avoided weighing.
  189. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Yes I read your update...so sorry. I was undecided when I left home and when I got to group I made a hot drink and actually I'd opened my breakfast box and eaten a mouthful so that decided me!! lol.
  190. janetelizabeth

    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Oh no...I don't believe it either!!! I so feel for you Jaffa! As you said "ditch SP" and move on!! I'm sure you will soon recoup and at least you're still in target range.
  191. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Hi Jaffa...just couldn't get onto minis last night or this morning before group. Home scales were down a bit to 10.6 3/4 and I was 10.8 fully dressed but decided NOT to risk it at group this week!!
  192. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    I'm hoping not to go down that route again...
  193. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    I was 1/2lb under top weight... imagine the stress on me!!
  194. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Then maybe you'll weigh tonight?
  195. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    YES!! Remind me where you are on the scale...1/2 -1 above actual target? (within the upper 3lbs I mean)
  196. janetelizabeth

    The alphabet game..

    Whale
  197. janetelizabeth

    This or That

    Cycling spend (lots) money on meal out or cheaper takeaway
  198. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Thankfully the parcel arrived at 12.30...and more importantly I kept my mitts out of anything I shouldn't be eating!! Home alone is not always a good scenario for me... I sorted the bottom of my wardrobe...very worthwhile task!
  199. janetelizabeth

    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Hi Chelle!! Jaffa...I would give it the heave ho after today!!
  200. janetelizabeth

    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Maybe the SP doesn't suit your system Jaffa...ladies at my group have been advised to stay with EE because of disappointing results.
  201. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    I'm stuck home waiting for a parcel to be delivered (2nd attempt!)...courier of course!! Why they don't use their 'common' and leave it with a neighbour beats me!!
  202. janetelizabeth

    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    After reading that long list you'd think you'd be down...strange things these bods! I detest the (regular) spring back Wednesday morning!! Probably the reason I don't sleep well Tuesday nights...ugh!
  203. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Ha ha no Chelle...I'm the 'best' serial weigher...well bar Jaffa!!
  204. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Scales down 3/4 - 10.7....keep going!!
  205. janetelizabeth

    Word Association Thread

    Clock
  206. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Lovely to have you here Chelle xx
  207. janetelizabeth

    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    On plan day for tomorrow's weigh in...well done. I bought some soya cheese today, haven't had any for a while. Need to try and eat it once it's opened though.
  208. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    You're right...they were just a special. I'll let you know if I see them again.
  209. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Food for today: options 2 banana, apple, grapes alpro yogurt A walnuts B 3/4 can tuna B mayo 1 jacket potato mixed salad fat free dresssing options 2 small choc 7 minis B meringue 2 1/2 strawberries & raspberries yogurt P/A melon options 2 - fancied another hot drink. Total syns: 16.5
  210. janetelizabeth

    How are you target members doing out there?

    Debs...how are you doing?
  211. janetelizabeth

    How are you target members doing out there?

    Yes hoping you make it very soon!! :D I think the last few pounds can be go very slowly so just keep on...
  212. janetelizabeth

    This or That

    camera car: automatic or manual
  213. janetelizabeth

    The alphabet game..

    Unicorn fish
  214. janetelizabeth

    Name game A-Z. Just for fun

    Celandine
  215. janetelizabeth

    Word Association Thread

    jump
  216. janetelizabeth

    .

    Oh right....progress!! :D
  217. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    We'll have to keep our eyes peeled for the next batch then! I've heard that M&S ones are nice ones too.
  218. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Yes they're same as mine. I got them weeks ago, maybe Mothers Day time?
  219. janetelizabeth

    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    When I asked the girl who does the computer she said they hadn't been ordered...so maybe a slow seller? But they're definitely not even mentioned in group. That sounds hard to be working all week Jaffa...!!
  220. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Thanks Lynne...glad your scales have shifted too. I didn't know that aldi had the meringues as a stock item...thanks for that. Jaffa...they seem to have a 'creaminess' about them and that's nice.
  221. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    I agree...I've found out lots of tips for myself and Joseph google searching and to be honest the doctors really don't have the time or inclination to go indepth. Glad you're feeling more comfortable now too. Well, 'lunch' is my main meal of the day and we eat that around 2-3pm so by 7-8pm I'm...
  222. janetelizabeth

    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Haven't seen scanbran in my group for a while. Somebody asked for it when I was doing the shop.
  223. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    I'm pretty sure it was the risotto rice... I'm better off staying with potatoes that why I eat them about everyday. Meringues are a box I bought a while back on offer from aldi... much nicer than Morrison's. Scales thankfully going down... 10.7 3/4 this morning. Keep going!!
  224. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Food for today: options 2 banana, apple, grapes alpro yogurt A walnuts B 2 L.Mc sausages Pan of stir fry veggies options 2 small choc 7 minis B meringue 2 1/2 strawberries & raspberries yogurt P/A pear Total syns: 13.5
  225. janetelizabeth

    The alphabet game..

    Orange roughly
  226. janetelizabeth

    This or That

    floaty skirt sunglasses or not
  227. janetelizabeth

    .

    I agree...nothing ventured etc. He may be worried you'll say no! So do it!!
  228. janetelizabeth

    Word Association Thread

    frogs
  229. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Yes I know Donna...but was worth the passing thought!! lol Sounds like you did well with your planning for last night and kept everything under control...well done! I'm meeting a friend on Friday for lunch and already thinking shall I have this or that? :cool:
  230. janetelizabeth

    Life begins at 40, maintaining with SW for Life -Green days & some EE/Red photos inc

    Hope the scales co-operate for you so you can weigh in. I definitely don't want to get out of the habit of not weighing.
  231. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Wished we could just eat and it not be so drastic on the scales!! Is that too much to ask?
  232. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Scales up 1lb... can only be the rice. I'm sure it will shift soon.
  233. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    You're right cavegirl.... knowledge is power!!
  234. janetelizabeth

    Oh to be a consistent Target Member!!

    Can't add pic on LT so back to phone...
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