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    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    I might just give that a go. We have friends coming over at the weekend and going out for a meal so would be a perfect opportunity to relax. Fingers crossed
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    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    EE always have never tried red or green
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    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    HELP! ladies im stuck hovering from 11.5-11.3 up and down for the last 5 weeks, sticking to plan but nothings happening :confused:. what can i do to get the scales moving in the right direction
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    Anyone in the 11 stone bracket want support to get down to the 10s?

    :( I'm stuck at 11.3/11.4 been there for 3 weeks hovering up and down, not sure why or how to get losing again.
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    Ruby's Starting Over (Again!)

    Gosh Ruby sounds like an awkward situation you have there, I think you should say I want you at my wedding you are my best friend and see what she says
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    monday morning at home weigh in

    Hope you are right :D.
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    monday morning at home weigh in

    1 lb gain, too much wine and jack daniels at the weekend after a 10 week period of being so good :(.
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    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    I put on 1lb this week :( . I know why but i'm a little fed up with myself. After 10 weeks of sticking to plan I had a blip, i had been staying the same the past few weeks and this weekend i was ok with the food but slipped back to my old way regarding drink. I lost count of the syns enjoyed...
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    Is anyone else a SERIAL weigher?

    Does anyone's weight go up down by 2lbs daily ??? It drives me mad I get on yesterday and i'm 157lbs today 159lbs and so on, I just don't get it :(. I know you say weigh once a week but what if on that one day i'm up it wouldn't give me a true picture
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    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    well said, i feel the same only my weightloss is much slower than yours lol and i am sooo impatient haha
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    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Your results are amazing you really should feel very proud of yourself
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    Anyone in the 11 stone bracket want support to get down to the 10s?

    good luck with that :). I've stayed on plan last week 100% so wondering why sts. I am rather stressed so that might be it
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    Anyone in the 11 stone bracket want support to get down to the 10s?

    looking at your results you have slowed down too, its funny isn't it i feel fed up on one hand but on the other hand it is working all be it slowly.
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    Anyone in the 11 stone bracket want support to get down to the 10s?

    well after a good week i stayed the same :( so still 157.8 lbs 11st 3 3/4 . its seems to be taking forever to get in the 10's August I started SW lost 4.8lbs September lost 2.6 lbs thinking its going to take all of October and part of Nov at this rate before I see 10 stone 13
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    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    i was hoping for a lb a week lose
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    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    what can we do ? lol I didn't lose much last week either
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    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    STS :( despite staying on plan all week
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    Ruby's Starting Over (Again!)

    Ruby what's a chewy d ??
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    Ruby's Starting Over (Again!)

    That's the hard thing deciding what to eat in Epcot we went for a few days so did a few countries, it can all get a little over whelming in a good way lol. Just remember to pack either loose fitting clothes or stretchy waistbands lol has its surprising how quickly your tummy bloats haha
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    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    i know exactly what you mean. Although I did atkins before slimming world and thought it was great because you have great results however the minute you eat some carbs the weight flies back on and then some. I am certain that this slow way is the best way.
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    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Aww don't give in, it can take your body a while to adapt to a new diet, my weight loss it slow , i'd like to lose 1lb every week but its more like 1lb every 2-3 weeks. I decided to carry on regardless as its such a healthy diet to follow with no need to go hungry. I think you are right about...
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    Anyone in the 11 stone bracket want support to get down to the 10s?

    I know what you mean I feel I will never get there but if I do I will then reconsider
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    HELP where to buy lean minced lamb ?????

    Thats good will check that out
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    Ruby's Starting Over (Again!)

    we had the quick dining plan included in our package and you end up eating more than you would if you were buying meals, if that makes sense. The Americans don't go a bundle on veg its the one thing i really miss when i am there. you certainly do put in a lot of miles on foot. Epcot is huge...
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    Anyone in the 11 stone bracket want support to get down to the 10s?

    the same target as me. I really want to get there by Christmas
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    Anyone in the 11 stone bracket want support to get down to the 10s?

    started at 11stone 11lbs now down to 11.3 its taken 8 weeks and the ten stone bracket although so near still feels so far, 10.7 is my goal
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    Ruby's Starting Over (Again!)

    It's too many American holidays that helped me gain the weight i am trying hard to lose lol, well worth it though. I gained 10.5 lbs last August after 2 weeks in Florida and then another 4lbs when we went back in Feb this year. To be fair I gained so much so quickly because I used to do the...
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    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    You are welcome :)
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    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    I think you gave yourself the best advice, stay away from the crisps and biscuits even as syns for a while to break the cycle and reach your 2 stones, use the syns for something completely different like a hot choc drink you won't want loads of them. Also keep busy at those crucial times as...
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    Ruby's Starting Over (Again!)

    Haha I stayed at Port Orleans French Quarter this Feb, it was lovely we used the Riverside pool and facilities too, its gorgeous and you're right not too Disney. The boat rides are nice to Downtown Disney. My target it 10.7 no less than that, but like you say its just getting there and then...
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    Ruby's Starting Over (Again!)

    That's my dream dress size too. I wouldn't want to be slimmer than that really. I wanted to ask which Disney hotel are you staying at ??
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    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    oI find mini targets and rewarding milestones helps me, any excuse for a little retail therapy
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    monday morning at home weigh in

    1lb off very slow weightloss for me but im ok with that. Will try to up my exercise and increase sf foods see if i get a boost
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    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    1 lb loss for me this week, after a big night out with tapas and lots of wine i am happy with that
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    Eating out HELP !

    thanks is helps hearing that from someone else, all good advice:D
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    Eating out HELP !

    Boss taking us out for a meal tomorrow night Proper TAPAS i've looked at the menu and everything is cooked in olive oil. How am i supposed to count my SYNS ????? I don't know how to log it down I've been having lower syns for the past few days to try and compensate, just cannot get m head round...
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    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    A food diary is a must, it is so easy to lose track of what you eat and drink without it. I have a little note book that comes with me everywhere lol but if i don't do that I start to creep up and up and before i know it i've gained half a stone. you can do this :D
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    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    that's good to know
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    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    I have only ever done EE as it looked easier but i have heard that swapping from time to time can boost success. For me it's just easier to go with what i know i'd have to keep reading the book if i tried red and green days.
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    Ruby's Starting Over (Again!)

    how exciting wedding dress shopping, you will feel like a princess. I am often tempted to pretend i'm getting married again lol just to try on some more haha
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    Ruby's Starting Over (Again!)

    oh and the food is awesome little americanism there. I gain loads of weight on my USA holidays lol
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    Ruby's Starting Over (Again!)

    Its fabulous I have been to America lots of times in fact i got married in Florida :D so my honeymoon was a Disney one. I did a disneyworld holiday Feb2014 you will love it.
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    Ruby's Starting Over (Again!)

    Where you having your Honeymoon ???
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    HELP where to buy lean minced lamb ?????

    thats great to know thanks.
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    HELP where to buy lean minced lamb ?????

    Thanks Ladies for all you help and advice, I did make a lovely moussaka but think next time i will use 5% lean mince beef instead of lamb see how that tastes.
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    monday morning at home weigh in

    Thanks Ruby back to the book tonight to refresh myself on all the SF foods. Great result for you this week bet you are very happy :D
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    monday morning at home weigh in

    +1/2 lb not sure why as stuck to plan and only had 90/105 syns for the week :mad:. Not sure if i need to up super free food ???
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    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    You are spot on they are 1 syn each Dance mum, if you are not a veggie, the weight watchers ones are lovely and i believe only 1/2 syn each. I am having them tonight with cheese and potato pie and beans yumm
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    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    I too hated going to group it felt like being a kid back in school. I think they treat you all the same and expect weightloss every week etc. But i think everyone is different therefore we all lose weight at different rates. I know that in a typical month I will have one week with a good loss...
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    monday morning at home weigh in

    Happy Monday all, today i am really pleased with -1.6 lbs :) this is a great diet. Had such a lovely weekend with yummy food and wine and so long as you stay on plan syn everything you lose weight . Love it.
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    cadbury mini roll with vanilla creme syns??

    how many calories ??? just divide by 20 and get the syn value :)
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    Is anyone else a SERIAL weigher?

    I can't help weighing everyday I try not but I can't help it. It does effect my mood as well either good or bad depending on the results.
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    HELP where to buy lean minced lamb ?????

    Brilliant ladies THANKS :) This is so helpful as like you say lean is so expensive and in some cases impossible to come by.
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    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    I lost 1/2 lb this week, slow and steady wins the race lol
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    HELP where to buy lean minced lamb ?????

    ok will do. I've just googled reducing fat from mince and they recommend dry frying and straining then rinsing with boiling water before adding other ingredients so will do this. Good luck with your weight loss journey
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    HELP where to buy lean minced lamb ?????

    I have a recipe for shepherds pie in a slimming world magazine that is syn free and has 16% minced lamb ??? thats why i asked. I guess its because its a fatty meat generally its impossible to get 5% fat like beef. I have bought the 20% fat from waitrose and thanks for the tip i will see what...
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    monday morning at home weigh in

    Exactly Veggie what are your goals / targets ?
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    HELP where to buy lean minced lamb ?????

    Help ladies please, I want to make some lamb slimming world recipes they state we need lean 16% or less minced lamb. I shop at asda and waitrose and neither of them stock lean lamb :confused: waitrose does 20% fat. Does anyone know which supermarket sells it if any???
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    monday morning at home weigh in

    thank you Ruby and I hope so, I plan to up the exercise this week as well. My mini goal is to get to 11stone
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    monday morning at home weigh in

    just noticed Rubyeskimo we have same target weight and current weight is almost the same, I lost .5lb this week hoping that was so low because of T.O.M I felt a little disappointed with that as was aiming for 1lb loss a week.
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    Eat, Sleep, Weigh, Repeat'

    Yes I am married I don't think I could cope alone. My husband doesn't cook and never diets he seems to stay the same whatever. So no support with diet there. His answer whenever i'm to tired or stressed to cook is a takeaway and a glass of wine. But i have been staying strong since starting SW
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    Eat, Sleep, Weigh, Repeat'

    No Becki I think we all feel like that from time to time. I only work 30 hours a week but with two boys one of which is Autistic i feel swamped. That's when dieting becomes even harder because the thought of cooking something from scratch rather than shoving something quick down ya throat is soo...
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    Nearly there!

    good luck tonight, i am really inspired with your results i am looking for a diet that will finally help me lose weight and keep it off. i am fed up of yoyoing
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    Tuesday Weighers

    wow you ladies are amazing I'm new on here and to see what you have achieved really gives me hope.
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    Eat, Sleep, Weigh, Repeat'

    Hi Becki, I'm new to this and thought your thread sounded interesting so started reading. So sorry you day sounds awful and i don't think you should blame your hormones, sounds like you just doing too much :
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    Dominoes' SW Diary

    Argh thanks, I have those ingredients most mornings but i cook my porridge with cinnamon and water and a little sweetner then serve it with my mixed fruit and 0% yog on the top. Will give it a try cold
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    Dominoes' SW Diary

    Hey there, I have a similar amount to lose as you, whats magic porridge ???? lol
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    Newbie

    Well its an amazing achievement. last October i joined SW after 2 years on Atkins and found it didn't work, i think now that was because of eating carbs again. I also did not enjoy going to group, so armed with all the info i decided 4 weeks ago to do SW again but at home. Success i have lost...
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    Newbie

    wow systema you have done so well it must have been hard
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    Newbie

    Have you already bought the wedding dress in a smaller size ??
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    monday morning at home weigh in

    Hi Im a newbie and also weigh in on a monday at home. I have styed the same this week which is excellent as just got back from holiday and couldn't resist some local treats. Great weighloss Ruby
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    stayed the same but happy

    back from holiday in cornwall ate cream teas and cornish pasty but gained no weight, thank you slimming world :)
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    stayed the same but happy

    Back from holiday and weighed the same :D never done that before. I usually pile on the lbs but doing SW i maintained whoop whoop
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    New to the forums. Hello!

    Hello all. This is my first time using a forum of any kind so hope this works lol. I am just starting week 5 of slimming world and I love it. I did Atkins before and found it very good to begin with but hard to maintain as too restrictive.
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