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    Can someone recommend me

    I seem to recall if it says Balsamic "de Modena", then it's not the proper stuff. Most of the supermarket ones are that variety. That said, some of them are still pretty good. A proper balsamic is expensive! I use Waistline salad cream. It's not totally syn free but you only really need a...
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    Spag bol and what??

    I had some veggie chili over salad the other night. Was quite nice actually. Used a strong salad, like rocket salad. It wilts but has a nice flavour.
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    Lean mince

    It was an interesting thing that someone brought up at class last week. Another one of those "invisible" syns that we often forget about. And I had to admit, I hadn't realised this before, though it seems obvious now. It's only the extra lean mince that is free. I never really thought about...
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    need to go cold turkey on caffine please help

    It's amazing reading through this post and realising this is about ordinary soft drinks and hot beverages... not some kind of Class A drug withdrawal... really makes you stop and think about what we put into our bodies!
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    Tell me something NICE!

    I've recently had a much younger, and very gorgeous guy that I know declare his attraction to me. I won't be doing anything about that, sadly, but it really made me feel good to know that I'm not just that "fat chick" that has existed in my head for so long anymore. It's really boosted my...
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    Eggs?

    I invested in a good non stick pan. Fry light works just fine. The secret is having a quality non stick pan to begin with I think. I like the yolks a bit runny too, but don't like them cooked only on one side, so when the first side is cooked, I flip it over and turn off the heat. The pan is...
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    Back wiv my tail between my legs !!!

    Sometimes a change is good... just to shuffle things up a bit. Shame it didn't work for you, but it was a bit of a break from usual routine which can be good. And now you can re-focus, without any niggling doubts about "that plan being better/working faster" etc. You can just get back down...
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    New favourite snack

    Always trying to invent something new so I don't get bored... this is my latest, somewhat unconventional treat. Ryvita Mini's - any variety, 30g bag can be used as a Hex B. Laughing Cow Light - 4 triangles are a Hex A Ryvita minis are lovely, but there's not enough in a bag. BUT, if you...
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    the b---h is back !!!!!!!!

    Welcome back chick! I've been a bit sporadic over the hols myself, and missed two classes due to Christmas and then the snow... first meeting last night and managed to gain 5lbs over the hols. There, now everyone knows. Just filled out my food diary (including the two custard creams I just...
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    Christmas is harder than I thought!

    I remember last year someone saying, "It's not what you do between December and January, it's about what you do between January and December" :)
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    Wednesday Weighers

    I lost 1 lb :)
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    Baubles!!!

    I think I'd write on mine, "Unless you want to be this shape, step away from the fridge..."
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    Would you eat this?

    I would eat it. It's not that far beyond it's BB date, and they have a safety margin anyway.
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    Give this a try, its works brilliantly

    Interesting ideas. Thanks for sharing :)
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    getting to know you...

    I'm 44, born in America but lived in the UK for 21 years. I have a house rabbit called Bodie who is amazing (and doesn't chew wires! In fact, he rarely chews anything he's not supposed to). I have tropical fish, a chinchilla and I keep chickens. I also play guitar and sing in a rock band. :D
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    oh no...bananas..help

    Hmmmm... mashing vs chewing... I'd like to see the science here. I often spread a banana over a scan bran or a ryvita. But I only use about 1/3 of the banana when I do that as it goes quite far. So... 1/3 of a banana mashed or a whole banana chewed... surely to god I'm eating less calories...
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    Wednesday Weighers

    Lost 2.5 lbs :) Glad about that. I had a big drop in weight suddenly due to dealing with a huge amount of stress, but then it went straight back on, which was depressing. But not surprising as it was a sudden and big drop in weight due to not eating and whatnot. So to be losing again, in a...
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    Slimming your calves

    I have ginormous legs. I can't even wear wellies without cutting off my circulation. I'm lucky in that I have ankles, but my calves are huge, as are my thighs. I've never had shapely legs in my whole life! Boo hooooo!!!!
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    how many sprays

    Depends on what it is. I have a good non stick pan so just a couple squirts is enough fry eggs, etc. But SW chips... they get a good few squirts. Not sure how many... I do it by sight...
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    Food Blenders???

    I was going to say get a hand blender too... if it's just for soups. Though some hand blenders also come with other attachments, like a dinky food processor, a whisk, etc. Those are quite handy... I have an ordinary sized food processor, but sometimes it's too big for small job, so the small...
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    Hello Size 10! Before and after pics added

    Oh wow! I'm so pleased for you! Well done! xxx
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    what does quorn taste like

    I am a meat eater... but I also eat Quorn. I like it, and I feel it gives me more variety. By way of comparison, I have made chili and bolognese both from meaty mince and quorn mince, and I have to say, there is enough of a difference for me to definitely prefer the meaty mince for these...
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    Might as well face it, I'm addicted to sprouts

    Aarrghh! No! Bleh! I chuck them in the steamer to cook, along with other veg, while I get the rest of my dinner ready! :p
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    Where do you put your certificates?

    On the fridge door!!! The best place to remind myself of my aims and goals... Worth rearranging them occasionally to as you stop seeing them after a while.
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    How long did it take you to lost a stone?

    Just a few weeks for me. Less than a month I think... can't remember, but it wasn't long.
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    Edamame (Soya) Beans

    Actually, I remember now... I saw them in the fresh veg dept at ASDA. We have a big ASDA near me and they were in there. Fresh, in the pods, pre-bagged.
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    Edamame (Soya) Beans

    Maybe try a good oriental supermarket? Or one of the better supermarkets like Sainsbury's or Waitrose. I know I've seen them recently but can't remember where...but it was definitely an ordinary supermarket.
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    Might as well face it, I'm addicted to sprouts

    I keep a bag of frozen sprouts in the freezer at all times. I eat them most days. Though now the fresh ones are in season again, I'll probably go back on those for a while. I also discovered frozen mushy peas. Mmmmmm...
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    OK, you talked me into it...

    Everyone has been raving about Davina Maccall's workout DVDs. So I ordered myself two of them this morning off Amazon. Finger's crossed this is the kick up the bum I need to get a bit of fitness back! Wish me luck!
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    Oo check me, i'm in skinny jeans!!

    I'm not sure what I'm most impressed with, the size 10 skinny jeans, or how tidy your kitchen is! LOL! :D
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    the BEST free range eggs! YUM!

    I also have three hens... and I live in central Bristol. They're not hard to keep, and they are amusing to watch. And the eggs are nothing like what you buy in the shops, they're amazing! I wouldn't be without my girls. :D
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    Wednesday Weigh-Ins...

    Don't know how, but I lost 5.5lbs!!!:eek: Mind you, I've been under a huge amount of stress, but I have been eating... honest!
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    Do you choose low fat options??

    It varies with me. I have natural yogurt on my weetabix, but I don't like the fat free stuff. I like Yeo Valley Organic Probiotic Yogurt and so I eat what I like the taste of. The whole 500g pot is 7 syns, so I have it over 5 days, spreading the syns out like that. I don't see the point in...
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    eggs

    This is what it says on the website, where it lists eggs as free: Eggs Versatile, tasty, nutritious and good value, it is no wonder that 27 million eggs are eaten every day! The culinary uses for the humble egg are endless – meringue, omelettes, quiche, cakes, bread, mayonnaise, custard. Hen’s...
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    Red Day LENTIL AND SAUSAGE STEW - A Slow Cooker Recipe

    I made this last night. I only did half a recipe and it made LOADS!!! Even though I only made half the recipe, I still used a whole tin of tomatoes, juice and all, as I felt it would need the extra moisture. I'm glad I did. I used Tesco low fat cumberland sausages (1 syn each) cos they're really...
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    Red Day Slow Cooker Adobo Chicken

    Hi Zinnia - I have relatives in your part of the world, and I went to high school in the tri-state area :flirt2:
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    How much water?

    I'm addicted to hot water. I got bored of cuppas at work and just started having hot water instead. I have a great big mug and I keep it full of hot water. I must drink at least four of those a day... plus maybe two ordinary cuppas at home. Worth remembering also that your body gets some of...
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    Do You Miss BUTTER????

    Never heard of Lakeland... is it the same as those catalogues you get through your door for Lakeland Plastics? With all the household stuff in it? Is there one in Bristol?
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    ~Tesco or Asda ?

    Like a vegetarian curry, made with chick peas. The ASDA one is free on green/EE (not all are free so I only get the ASDA one because it is). I find it's great for a quick meal. I often have half a can for a lunch at work, with basmati rice and perhaps add a quartered hard boiled egg and some...
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    ~Tesco or Asda ?

    I tend to do the rounds of the supermarkets as they all have different offers. There's a Morrison's by where I work, a small Tesco near my house and a big Tesco not far away, and a Sainsbury's about a mile away. We have a giant ASDA too which is only a couple miles away and I like to go there...
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    Red Day LENTIL AND SAUSAGE STEW - A Slow Cooker Recipe

    What sort of lentils? Green, red, etc... My guess would be something more sturdy, like green, but would be interested to know if a certain type was specified. This sounds really nice.
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    Really scared!!!

    The thing is, with the best will in the world, EVERYONE has a gain from time to time. It's not the end of the world, and nothing to be ashamed of. Happens to us all.
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    What Do YOU Eat Raw???

    I love raw broccoli, and cauliflower, cabbage, sugar snap peas, carrots, ordinary peas, peppers, the list goes on... and OMG.... shredded raw beetroot in a salad. Heaven.
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    I am LOVING....

    I used to grow acorn squashes in my garden. Yummy! I have a giant thing of cajun spice that a family friend sent me from Texas... I use it a lot on my SW chips!! I'll give the acorn squash a go... I love all squashes.
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    Blanching kale until slightly wilted ...

    Blanching is the cookery term. It's used when freezing veg too. You blanch them for a few minutes (i.e. drop them in boiling water) then plunge into cold water. What this does is stop the growing process (by boiling) and then the cold water stops them cooking any further so they're still...
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    EE Recipe Book

    You can buy these in class - £4.95. I have made a few recipes out of this book just recently and they're really good! I made a thai vegetable & chicken curry, which was fab. And I also made turkey meatballs and sauce. Both turned out lovely. Worth getting this book if you're stuck for food...
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    Silicone bakeware....

    I used to have a Jamie Oliver one for baking bread in. It was fab. Eventually fell apart but it was used constantly and served me well.
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    SW magazine - Nov/Dec edition

    It's out in groups before the shops. Takes a week(ish) for it to hit the newsagents I think... not exactly sure, but it's later than the groups get them.
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    HFW!!! <swoon!>

    I had the day off work yesterday, went to River Cottage canteen for lunch, got the new book and even met Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall! OMG... I was like an excited teenager! It was a great day! I admire him so much for the work that he does (and his food is fantastic!). It was amazing to...
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    Good luck to all wednesday wi's...

    Lost 2.5lbs :D Aren't we all doing well this week!
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    Omlette Question

    A good non-stick pan is a godsend. A bit of frylight and you're away. "Fried" eggs, omelettes, whatever... it's so easy, and tasty. I use all kinds of things for omelettes - onions, peppers, sauteed potatoes (sauteed in frylight and herbs), a bit of cheese (hex A)... there are no end of...
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    white chocolate covered oreo lovers

    Oreos... <<drool>> My family send me over the soft oreos. OMG... they are insanely good. No idea of syns. But they come two in a pack, and I will only have one at a time so as to not go TOO overboard. And they last longer too. Heaven! :D
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    Sweet cravings have got me baaaad!

    Red grapes are two punnets for £3 at Tesco at the moment and they are gorgeous! And sweet! And syn free!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Starbucks

    That's very disciplined of you! Well done. Incidentally, if the nutmeg is just straight nutmeg, then it would be free as it's a spice. If it's sugared then it'd be a different story, but nutmeg is quite a sweet spice anyway, so I'd be surprised if it had sugar in it. Nutmeg and cinnamon...
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    Mince Pie anyone??

    The resist list... fabulous. What a good idea. It's all very well keeping track of what you DO eat, but just as important to make yourself see what you might have eaten if left to old habits. A very good illustration of why we're in this boat in the first place. Fantastic idea!
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    Spinach and Feta Quiche Ideas??

    I made a slimming world "quiche" to bring to our taster session last night. I adapted the recipe by adding a bit of broccoli and sweetcorn to it, and it was ace! I use the broccoli & cheese Pasta n Sauce, cottage cheese and eggs. Then my hex A of cheddar on top. I'm sure you could add...
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    Mince Pie anyone??

    OK... so they're in the shops already. And the minute I spot them, the cravings begin. But... I resisted and did not buy a box "to bring into work for everyone", knowing that I'd eat most of the box when no one was looking and figuring they'd assume everyone else had one.... LOL! However, this...
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    OMG kit kat chunky caramel

    Uh oh... you'll give yourself a taste for them if you're not careful! Mind you... when the Peanut Butter Kit Kat chunkys came out, I thought I'd died and gone to heaven. I guess the thing to do is go syn free during the day and then, at night when you're not likely to go out again, sit down...
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    Party (taster) Food for the SW Party

    OMG... Paula Deen!! I haven't even looked at the recipe yet but I bet there's butter in it!! LOL!
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    I've done it.. re-joined.. but oh dear

    I'm guilty of exactly the same thing!!! I've lost 3 stone and everyone is like "wow! that's amazing! you're looking so good!". And that tallies up in my head as Look at me, I'm Elle Mac-blummin'-Pherson! LOL!!!!! Then I saw some pics of myself performing at a recent gig and though I do look a...
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    Your best kitchen gadget

    My George Foreman... love it! Every home should have one!
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    Butternut Squash (Can I !)

    Butternut squash is ACE!! I love it roasted... makes great soups too. I have them growing in my backgarden! :D
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    Not been around much

    Hey guys... thanks for all the congrats. :) The gig was fraught with prob...er... CHALLENGES ;) but we made it through. Have yet to see any of the footage. I know there was a problem with the sound recording though, so will be interesting to see what comes of it!
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    Not been around much

    Hey guys... just to let you know I'm still here! I've had a promotion at work and I've been a lot busier than I used to be and therefore don't have so much time to check in on the forum during the day! :cry: But I do check in and I'm still doing the plan. Lost 2lbs this week and got my 3...
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    New Flavour Coke?

    Very funny! :D
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    Aargh! Total self image meltdown!

    Thanks guys... nice positive words... I needed that! (((hug)))
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    Aargh! Total self image meltdown!

    I have a gig tomorrow night (rock band). It's being video recorded, professionally, and so on top of usual gig nerves, I'm now in a complete tizz about what to wear, as recent photos have made me realise how big I still am - especially my legs and backside. Nothing I put on looks right. And...
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    O/T - OH, Grr!

    That's the best suggestion yet. Do it! LOL!!! Stupid men.
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    B Bars

    HiFi bars (available at SW classes) are 1 = Hex B.
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    O/T - OH, Grr!

    A few Christmases ago, my OH spent all day for two whole days on his playstation. I mean from morning to bedtime. Right over the Christmas holiday. I found there was no point in trying to discuss it as I just got a childish strop. So I just found things to do and got stuck in to a mega blitz...
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    Asda chickpea dhal?

    In my ASDA, it's with the tinned veg and stuff.
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    I've gone over my syns today...but not on anything special. Annoyed!

    That is why it's so important to food diary. If you hadn't written that down, in your head it's easy to think "I'm being good" and not realise how the syns stack up. As you rightly point out, there's nothing "bad" in that list. But things do have syns, even if you're being careful about what...
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    scan bran, do they work

    Scan bran definitely do work to keep you regular. I eat just one a day, sometimes two. And it works a treat. I usually have my HexA of cheese on top. But even if I don't have anything to put on it, I'll dunk it in my cup of tea just to get it down. It doesn't taste great like that, but the...
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    New Magazine

    I got mine on Weds at class and I haven't had time to even open the plastic wrapper yet!!! Weekend is set to be another busy one, but I must set some time aside to cosy up with my new mag... and make a shopping list for the new recipes!!
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    OT: OH is in hospital!!!

    There's been a few people at work just recently that had cellulitis. It's weird, I've never heard of it and suddenly everyone's getting it! It responds quickly to antibiotics though. How was starfish? :D
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    chewing gum

    I think you have something like 4 pellets of gum for a syn or something. You'd have to look it up, but it is listed.
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    Pets

    That was one of those once in a lifetime shots. I laughed so hard when I saw that. Couldn't repeat that one if I tried. :D
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    I saw a lass from my old group last night....

    What a lovely thought to start the day with :)
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    chewing gum

    Sweetners are not necessarily calorie free. Things like Xylitol and Innositol are commonly used sweetners in gum and sugarfree mints (and are also laxatives!) but do contain calories.
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    GOOD LUCK WEDNESDAY WI'S...

    I lost 3 lbs this week! WOOT!!!!!:bunnydance:
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    underactive thyroid gland. Can anyone help?

    Underactive thyroid runs in my family, and I had myself tested a few years ago and though it was on the slow side of normal, it's "within range" so they don't treat it. I had another test this year because I was convinced my weight gain was due to thyroid. But again, it was within range...
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    Taster night - what do you take?

    We had a taster night tonight and I made the lentil dahl off the website... I embellished it slightly, added cubed carrots and sweet potato, but it was delish... and I made pilau rice to go with it. But you could just bring a curry. I only brought rice cos I'm like that... I made that in about...
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    Are you a Nominee for Slimmer of the Year/Woman of the Year

    I got nominated and to be honest, I'd forgotten all about it until just now, and I think I'm supposed to be giving a little talk in class tonight. Oh bums! And it's a taster night too. I've totally forgot!!
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    A chuckle from group and a determined sticky

    I think that must be the really hard part about being a consultant. If I was just being me, sat talking face to face, I'd probably be quite blunt. But in front of a group of people, I realise that could be quite humiliating and she might stop coming, and that's not what we're here to do. The...
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    Pets

    This is Bodie, my house bunny. I put two of him because he's just so ace. Then there's my chickens, Frances, Gladys and Alice Dumpling. And Nina, the chinchilla... And I have numerous fish tanks too... but too many fish to post pics of!
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    (OT kinda) - Body lotion recommendation

    I'm a big fan of Bio Oil too. I use it on my face every time I wash it. And also some areas where I've now got stretchmarks from losing weight. It's fab!
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    I need to have a moan,,, (sorry)

    At our place, all job descriptions have your list of duties, and then the last one that says "and help where needed". They have you over a barrel!
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    slimmer of the year

    I think more people are now doing SW than WW... that's quite an accolade!
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    The complainers..

    We get this in our class too. People that complain they're gaining weight, and you offer suggestions and they instantly throw back some excuse why they won't do that. It's like they're not really asking for advice, but rather asking for the class to validate their lame excuses. One woman...
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    Are you a grazer

    I'm definitely a grazer. I have my meals, but brekkie is 28g of cereal with some plain yogurt... then I nibble throughout the morning on fruit, etc, then lunch... and I normally stop eating then, apart from maybe another piece of fruit, until tea time.
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    has anyone tried...

    Do you mean the Southern Style Burgers? If so, they're really tasty and I think 2.5 syns each. Enjoy!
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    Like a splash of cold water in the face

    Like many people with a lot of weight to lose, I have had time of greater and lesser motivation. When I started SW, I was going great guns and having great losses every week. It was embarrassing how many times I took the SOTW basket home. But over time, your enthusiasm can wane and it's harder...
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    Lets try again shall we!!!!

    Welcome back Tracy... hope all is well with you :)
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    I've done it!!!

    Woo hooooo! Double celebration... not only have you lost that weight, but you also have a bona fide excuse to go shopping! It's a great day in the life of Mrs V! :D
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    I think I must be at target!

    Green tends to block me up too. Scan bran to the rescue!!!
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    Weetabix Oaty Bars

    I've had them and they are nice.
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    Since I lost weight I can now.

    1. I can put on and tie my shoes without my face feeling like it's going to burst 2. I can get comfortable in bed and not have to maneouvre myself around like a walrus on the beach... I can just turn over when I need to. 3. I can hang my jeans up with 2 clothes pegs rather than 4!
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    WEDNESDAY WEIGH IN!!

    Lost 1/2 a lb... which I'm chuffed with because my star week started about 2 hrs before weigh in so I know I was holding water, and STILL managed a loss. So I know that next week will be even better! :D
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    O/T Pearl Jam in manchester.

    I saw Pearl Jam at Reading Festival, though it was just the band and not Eddie Vedder, and they were Neil Young's backing band!! That was amazing.
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    Can you eat courgette raw?

    In America, we use courgettes (well, they're called zucchini over there!) in cakes all the time. I have a few recipes for it. It's awesome! :D
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    Bras!

    Ever since being fitted at Bravissimo, I have the bra bug. I just want to keep buying new ones as they're so comfy, are really supportive, look great... it's so wonderful! Seems a shame to cover them up...
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    Countdown issues?

    We are told right at the start when you buy a countdown that you have to book your holiday at the time of purchasing the countdown. Our consultant makes us very aware of it. I think the logic is that a countdown is meant to motivate you to come for the successive weeks without a break. Once...
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    A pet peeve outting me off my food!!

    Oh lord... that would drive me barmy too. But like you, I'd hate to hurt his feelings... do you ever have to do filing in your office? Perhaps you could do your filing at the times he has his breakfast (or some other routine task that might take you away from your desk...). It would gross me...
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    Fed up....

    You've answered your own question... stay off the scales!!! It's the most common form of self sabotage. Our bodies fluctuate all the time. If you just stick with the plan, though you may have the odd unexpected gain due to normal water retention, etc, you WILL lose on average. So stop...
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    how true is this for all you girls with partners

    Ha ha! Classic. What? Me? Pretend to be asleep when I know he's "awake"... never. ;)
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    I miss peanut butter... would this work?

    I would try and mix the peanut butter in with something more fluid first and then add it to the mix or you might struggle to get it to stir into the rest of the cake... Let us know how you get on! Peanut Butter totally rocks.
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    What's for dinner tonight?

    I made the Tortilla from the current magazine, and had a wedge of it with a giant pile of salad. I've put the rest in the fridge to take for lunch. Mmmmmm...
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    help, chilli con wrong!

    You beat me to it... Cumin. Definitely. And oregano. Chopped green peppers give it a nice flavour too.
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    What is Scan Bran???

    LOL!!!
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    Who else is struggling?

    Isn't it good to finally come on here and get it all off your chest and out in the open? I know I feel a lot stronger having unburdened myself of my hidden bad behaviour. And although the chocolates are all still sitting there where I work, today I really just don't want one. As Hellie might...
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    Where's your head at??!!

    That's what I've been asking myself the last week or so. Had a bit of birthday indulgence (on the 17th of July!!) and it was like standing on the edge of a crumbling cliff. I've been getting worse and worse until this week, I've been scoffing chocolates like there's no tomorrow. I didn't buy...
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    SuperFree Shepherd's Pie (Free on any day)

    Hey, now that sounds really yummy... and so creative!
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    Is anyone 5ft 5 ish and a size 18? Please help

    I'm 5'5" and a size 18ish (depending on what it is and where I get it). I'm in the high end of 14 stone.
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    What is Scan Bran???

    As long as you eat ONLY the scan bran, you'll be fine! :D
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    What's your fave scan bran cake recipe?

    I've made the scan bran banana cake a few times recently (has scan bran but also two weetabix in it). You're supposed to put sweetner in it, but I don't like to use it if I can help it, so I just didn't use it and relied on the sweetness of the banana and mincemeat and I think there was a tbsp...
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    What is Scan Bran???

    My bunny LOVES it... and he is another self-poo eater! :rolleyes: Whenver I sit down for my scan bran and cheese snack, he scrambles onto my lap and demands that I allow him to nibble all the edges off! :p
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    What is Scan Bran???

    I tried to eat one on its own and it is impossible. With cheese or something on top it's something you can get used to. I got in the habit of having one a day with my HexA of cheese and I really noticed the difference in my... ahem... habits. Though recently I haven't had much shopping in and...
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    Fright of my life this morning!

    I think our bodies slowly recover from weight loss. The excess skin will eventually shape up a bit. It's worth doing some bicep/tricep exercises to try and tone the musculature underneath. I also use moisturising and/or firming creams. Whether or not they actually work, I don't know, but it...
  119. Minders

    What do you find speeds up your weight loss

    Vegetables... piles of them with your meals. Really pad your plate out with them. And scan bran!
  120. Minders

    Eggs

    I would definitely say it was OK. Think about how long scotch eggs sit on the shelf in Tesco... you'll be just fine with a couple days!
  121. Minders

    halls soothers

    I'd still eat them... better than hacking my guts out! Just saying... a syn's a syn!
  122. Minders

    halls soothers

    Depends on how strict you want to be. 7 1/2 syns is 7 1/2 syns... however you look at it. If I was really trying hard and trying to achieve a goal, I would count them.
  123. Minders

    MBT's

    I soooooooo want a pair of these!!! But they're so expensive. But I really should start saving... I'm not a shoe-a-holic, but I really, really want some MBTs!
  124. Minders

    i have something so exciting to tell you!

    I dare you to put Scan Brans in the bag!!! LOL!!! I'd love to see what they did with that! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!! Seriously though, that's amazing. Such dedication and motivation! Make sure you bring "before & after" pics too. Well, before pics, as you'll be there in person to show the...
  125. Minders

    OT: Dog mess...

    That's really irresponsible, leaving it just outside someone's doorstep. It's not like they wouldn't have known it'd happened!! I have a neighbour who was consistently letting his dog pee on the wheels of my 30 year old classic car that was parked outside my house. It really ticked me off...
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    bye bye

    Good luck with everything! Sounds like there's so much going on in your life right now. Take the time to sit and contemplate and keep the pressures of the world far away while you take the time you need to work everything out. And be happy! We all love ya! (((hugs)))
  127. Minders

    sw magazine running plan

    If I put my headphones on, I can distract myself from the tedium of exercise long enough to get some benefit from it. But I don't really enjoy it. I don't mind activity... I could do heavy gardening all day long, but just plain exercising... bleh!
  128. Minders

    Rug Doctor

    I do the same as eye6769. Me and friend go halves on a the rental and do both houses. They work brilliantly. They're pretty easy to use. You'll figure it out as you go along. Try not to use the spray too long on one spot or it'll soak your carpet. Plus it's a good idea to go over it (without...
  129. Minders

    sw magazine running plan

    I'm thinking about it too... never been much into running, don't really enjoy it. But b/f actually keeps talking about wanting to start and he's the epitome of unfit and unhealthy lifestyle. I ordered a new sports bra from Bravissimo yesterday... then just gotta get the right shoes. Hmmmm...
  130. Minders

    Going digital?

    I think what happens is the computer logs all the activity and what times, etc, and head office then check that the meetings are taking place within the agreed times, not before or after. It's a restriction placed on consultants, rather than the computer being disabled outside certain times...
  131. Minders

    So sad today

    Such a shock. My dad went the same way. Massive heart attack. Collapsed and died on the spot, aged 56. He was also overweight, smoked, drank, etc. It's hard to get your head round these things when they happen out of the blue like that. Have another (((hug))) from me. xxx
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    Hobbies

    I'm qualified in reflexolgy, indian head massage and have done Reiki 1 to boost those. Used to have a mobile practice but life sort of took over and that got put on the back burner, shame though cos I loved it. Nowadays I play in a rock covers band which is hellishly good fun, I keep chickens...
  133. Minders

    "NEW" Weight Loss program..WOW!!!

    Very good :D
  134. Minders

    Morning Lovelies!

    Would you mind sending some of that sunshine our way? It's murky and grey here... oh, and raining now I notice :( But never mind... I'm gonna have a good day despite the weather! Hope you all do too!
  135. Minders

    What's wrong with me?!?!

    Have you got the latest copy of the magazine? I bought mine a couple weeks ago and hadn't read it. But this weekend, I was busy and it was like 1pm and I hadn't had breakfast yet and I was STARVING hungry. So hungry that I didn't care what I ate, as long as it was quick and in my gob...
  136. Minders

    food diary online

    I've found them but there's different syns for different flavours. Which flavour were you looking for?
  137. Minders

    Why parents drink!!

    Sweet!! LOL!
  138. Minders

    chilli rice cakes

    Sounds yummy. I might look for them next time I'm at Tesco. Thanks! :)
  139. Minders

    Know It Alls

    She's probably unhappy and angry with herself, but transferring it all outwards and so she takes it out on people who do seem to be doing what she just isn't prepared to knuckle down and do herself. Some people would rather waste all their energy making excuses rather than just sorting out...
  140. Minders

    ferrero rocher

    I made the scan bran ones for a tasting session at class. They went down a storm. They're really nice!! Just be mindful of the fact that they're made with scan bran and limit how many you eat or you'll live in the loo the next day! LOL!! Great for a super indulgent snack with a cup of tea...
  141. Minders

    Rant - I am soooo upset BIG TIME!

    Saw this yesterday in the news... maybe show this to the other parents who don't think you have cause to be upset. I mean yeah, this is extreme, but sometimes people need to be made aware of consequences, especially young people who feel invulnerable (as we all did at that age). Of course...
  142. Minders

    O/T.....LADYBIRDS!!!!!

    I'm the same as Jaylou... I've hardly seen an this year, maybe one or two... and the aphids are out of control!!
  143. Minders

    Baking disaster!

    OMG... that is HILARIOUS! Those fairy cakes! LOL! Bless you! I admire your pluck to just keep going and bake the d@mn things anyway! Go you!!! :D Brilliant! Top tip... put your muffin cases into a muffin tin first, then they don't flop over! ;) Oh and bless you again for making me laugh so...
  144. Minders

    Mugshots - Not the food type!

    Me and OH taken at a friend's bon voyage party... (I'm on the left ;) )
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    free food on green

    The Ainsley Harriet cous cous was given a syn value a couple months ago. Not sure why. But there you have it. I knew it was 1/2 a syn. It's not the end of the world though, and I usually only eat half a packet at a time. ;)
  146. Minders

    Have you told your slimming world group..

    No, I don't mention it. I like to keep the two worlds separate.
  147. Minders

    I need cheese

    I was in ASDA the other day and they had Catherdral City Lighter, the big package, on sale for £2. I deffo grabbed myself some of that! :)
  148. Minders

    O/T (Kinda) Magic Knickers

    I have a little combo that I use. Magic Pants that I got at M&S, then a pair of "control shorts" that I bought at ASDA I think. They're basically like the control top bit of tights, but without the tights attached. And they go half way down your leg. I put those on, and the magic pants on...
  149. Minders

    3 1/2 Stone sticker needed please

    If you log onto the SW website and chart your progress, it will say "you've earned an award" and the appropriate sticker will appear on screen. You can copy it from there. Oh... and WELL DONE YOU! Blummin' marvelous!
  150. Minders

    woooohoooo !!!

    Fantastic!!! Great work! Through all your ups and downs, you've stuck with it. You star!!!
  151. Minders

    Ideas for Red please

    I often have a bit of salad cream to dip my veg in. It's unusual, but quite tasty. Just remember to syn it.
  152. Minders

    A little *woohoo*

    I'm getting star envy! LOL! Well deserved. Enjoy your star!
  153. Minders

    Mouth hunger

    Brush your teeth. Always works for me. Clean teeth and a bottle of water to drink.
  154. Minders

    Pole dancing lessons.

    I've always wanted to do that!! You go girl!!
  155. Minders

    A Moan....(sorry...long)

    It's frustrating when the goal you want is just beyond the edge of your fingertips... you can so nearly reach it but something gets in the way! But... don't lose sight of the fact that you've already lost 5 STONE!! That's humongously amazing! And if nothing else, the thought of that burden...
  156. Minders

    Cooking with alcohol! Do you syn it?

    Actually, I've heard the alcohol doesn't burn off... not as much as you'd think... I'd syn it.
  157. Minders

    lucky week!!

    You must be chuffed to bits. Smiles all round then? :D
  158. Minders

    syns in prawn cocktail??

    If you syn it as the same amount of mayo and a tablespoon of ketchup, then you're getting close. I think a level tbsp of mayo is 5 syns? So however much it is, and throw in a tbsp of ketchup for good measure. Prawn Cocktail is quite high. I had to look up the Tesco Healthy Living prawn...
  159. Minders

    Ahem... bad weekend...

    For all of you that had a bad weekend, let's just say you were celebrating my birthday with me. Then we're all allowed to get away with it! :D
  160. Minders

    Ahem... bad weekend...

    Well, it was my birthday on Friday... Obviously I had to have cake on Friday... And I was given a box of Belgian chocs and a bottle of port for my b/day... and a bunch of us went out for a meal... and I made breakfasts for people on Saturday, I made ordinary sausages, but did do the eggs in...
  161. Minders

    Original Frogs Legs & Snails

    Ditto above... the only time I've had snails they were in garlic butter. And I've had frogs legs before too but they were fried. That was in America though... maybe they do frogs legs differently on the continent? Have a great time!
  162. Minders

    Salty Craving

    I have Multigrain Ryvitas with marmite on them when I need a savoury hit.
  163. Minders

    Wednesday WI :)

    I lost 2.5lbs this week. Hooray! And only one more pound to go to my 3 stone award. Someone sew my mouth shut! LOL!
  164. Minders

    Is the new mag out?

    Our turned up in class this week. I got one but had forgotten about it until just now. Hmmm... must read it tomorrow to get new recipe ideas! Yummy!
  165. Minders

    Gentle *cough* relief

    I started eating piles of cooked veg with my tea and that helped massively as I was having the same problem. Every day... loads of veg - brussels sprouts, runner beans, cabbage... whatever I could lay my hands on. It works a treat for me. I usually only have coffee on weekend mornings but, I...
  166. Minders

    Whats you favourite thing about your partner..

    I've been seeing my b/f for about 8.5 years now. He can be a troubled soul sometimes, which isn't surprising given his background, but at the core of his being I see this sweet, sensitive man, with a wonderful sense of humour, a caring soul, remarkably intelligent and musically gifted. His...
  167. Minders

    Fruit smoothies

    There may be other reasons, but certainly one of them is that you're more likely to overeat fruit if you have smoothies. Fruit is high in sugars, albeit natural ones, and that means calories, so if you eat tons of them, as you would in a smoothie, you might just find it affects your weight loss.
  168. Minders

    Before i go make lunch .. an EE Question

    Yes, that's fine. Anything that is free on red or green, is free on EE. If it has a syn value, you take the lowest syn value. So if something is 4 syns on green, but 10 syns on red, you count 4 syns. The main difference is that on EE you can only have one HexA and one HexB, rather than two...
  169. Minders

    I flipping LOVE Slimming World!!

    I agree... bravo Slimming World!
  170. Minders

    My home grown evening meal last night (with pic!)

    Looks delish! With this warm weather and the downpours of rain we're getting now, home grown veg will be growing like the clappers! My butternut squash has tripled in size in the last couple days. It's amazing. I do so love this time of year!! :D
  171. Minders

    Slimmer of month ???

    It has its quirks, but by and large, it makes things a lot easier!
  172. Minders

    Fruit smoothies

    Yep... synned :(
  173. Minders

    Slimmer of month ???

    I think eventually all classes will go computerised. We're issued with 'smart cards' and the card first goes into a reader attached to a laptop, and it brings up the person's details and how much they owe for the class, and you click 'paid' and then the card goes into a little hand held...
  174. Minders

    Walls Twisters

    I have bought Skinny Cow ice lollies, but only when they're on special offer because of the price, as they're only 4.5syns per lolly. The other night, I spotted a pack of Walls Mini-Twister ice lollies. I used to LOVE those, and remembered that the standard sized ones were about 85 calories...
  175. Minders

    A Query

    A level tbsp of mayonnaise is 5 syns. If the tuna was noticeably mayo-y, it's probably got more than 1 level tbsp. I don't know what else is in those... Is there cheese? 1oz of cheese is a HexA. Every oz after that is 6 syns.
  176. Minders

    taster meeting next week

    I usually just pick something out of the current magazine and people love it. It's an easy way to stay on plan and show people how good the recipes in the magazines are.
  177. Minders

    Slimmer of month ???

    I might ask her this week. I help out at class anyway (I do all the stuff on the computer and weighing people). If she isn't organised enough, perhaps I could help her with that.
  178. Minders

    Omg, stoopid dress shopping!

    Maybe I don't have a clue about fashion, but I think that dress looks amazing on you! But... if you fancy a jaunt over to Cardiff, you can go to Bravissimo. They do lovely dresses in there and they are styled with extra boobage.... so you can have a dress that fits your body AND your boobs. I...
  179. Minders

    Slimmer of month ???

    LOL!!!!! :8855: I have no idea how it's decided because our consultant, lovely as she is, doesn't seem organised enough to ever do it. I've been going since October and we've never had a Slimmer of the Month...
  180. Minders

    Lost 6lbs this week but think it will all come back!

    The thing is... we all go up and down in weight all the time, even when dieting. C'est la vie... the main thing is you're feeling better now. If you gain a couple pounds, it's not the end of the world. It'll come off soon and it all averages out eventually.
  181. Minders

    Can I wizz it?!

    Using a blender will turn the chicken into a paste... not what you're after! You need a mincer or something, as mentioned above, with a "mince" setting. I was also going to suggest turkey mince, which is easy to find, and probably lower in fat than chicken.... but I see someone beat me to it! :o
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    I'm very excited cos......

    I have some tomatoes on my plants, but they're still green at the moment. My runner beans are twirling up the poles but not flowering yet. I got a late start... but oh wow, I love going out there with my pan and picking exactly the amount I need for dinner, cutting them up and cooking them...
  183. Minders

    Yogurts 49p for 12

    I'd put the fruit in after... Mind you, if it's fruit puree, it needs to be synned.
  184. Minders

    For those who like to weigh everyday

    Constant weighing is on the list of self sabotage pitfalls for SW. It's a definite no-no. A woman at my class weighed herself at home yesterday morning and it showed a gain of 5 lbs. She said she was like a bear with a sore head all day, really depressed and down in the dumps. When she came...
  185. Minders

    What have you promised yourself when you lose your weight ?

    I've promised myself to never gain it back again, as I have done so many times in the past! Life's too short!! Spend it healthy and happy! :D
  186. Minders

    stuffing my veggies

    Most of the stuff you scoop out of the veggies can be chopped up and used as a filling for the others. Maybe use quorn mince to make a sort of "beefy" rice and veg filling for peppers. Or use a lamb stock cube (now that it's free - yay!) with quorn mince to make a sort of moussaka filling for...
  187. Minders

    Stupid Question...

    I think they're free, but not super free... if I read the question correctly. :o
  188. Minders

    SW Forever!

    I find that if I stray off plan a little, not wildy but just don't follow it exactly, that I maintain. In effect, the plan is at the back of my mind stopping me from going totally overboard and just keeping me in check. When I do that, I tend to maintain anyway. So I guess, if you've been on...
  189. Minders

    Stephen Fry

    I think he looks great. I don't think he looks gaunt...that's just the shape of his face. Amazing.
  190. Minders

    Just taken a photo of myself....

    Too right you should blow your own trumpet! You look amazing! I'd say come and visit me when you're in Bristol, but you'll put me to shame! :D
  191. Minders

    I am finally in the 9 stone band!!!!!

    That's amazing... I can't remember ever being in the 9 stone range. Well done you!
  192. Minders

    Free Yoghurts?

    I think the Activia fat free range are also free... but I'd need to check that to be absolutely sure.
  193. Minders

    Slimming World on referral

    I agree with above... if they did the referral scheme, the nurse would know about it. If you just turn up and join, you'll have to pay. You get vouchers with serial numbers on them if you get the referral.
  194. Minders

    O/T Flies......

    Last year I had terrible flies... for no good reason. They were everywhere. I had bought a couple venus fly traps to put up by the pond but in the day that they were sitting in my kitchen, they'd snapped up a whole bunch of flies. It was amazing. They're still in my kitchen this year... with...
  195. Minders

    Sweet potato and spinach curry

    I've made this a couple times now... it's yummy!
  196. Minders

    Scan bran...effective?

    I usually have one or two a day with my HexA of cheddar cheese. I can't eat them on their own... bleh!!! But with a sturdy flavoured topping, they're not bad. You just have to get used to them. And I definitely notice a difference when I don't eat them. I am more "regular" when I eat them...
  197. Minders

    AT LAST !!!!!!!..........

    Great news about the jeans!:talk017: And how marvelous you've gone swimming to! It's amazing how much scarier things are in our heads than they actually turn out to be when we just knuckle down and do them! :D
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    cant be bothered to go to

    Don't defeat yourself! It's a slippery slope. If you stop going... a year from now you'll still be at a weight you're unhappy with and be thinking to yourself, "dammit! If only I'd kept going I'd have lost a whole bunch of weight by now..." Don't let that happen!! Have a word with yourself...
  199. Minders

    My gig dress is too big!!!

    Well done you! I had a pair of jeans altered that were gapping at the back and it didn't cost that much and was done really quickly. It might be worth getting it done if you really like the dress. It will give it another little lease of life and buy you a bit more time to find another one...
  200. Minders

    Asda Chickpea Dhal

    I believe it's with the tinned vegetables. It's not with the other Indian stuff. As for the Sharwoods, I didn't find a chick pea dhal, but the bombay potato is: Sharwood's Bombay Potato, ambient 300g pouch Original 14½ Syns Green 6½ Syns I would not assume that all chick pea...
  201. Minders

    Asda Chickpea Dhal

    As far as I'm aware, ASDA Chick Pea Dhal is still free. As for do you lose more on red or green, looking back at various discussions on this board about this question, it seems to be very much an individual thing. Some people seem to do better on one or the other, depending on their own...
  202. Minders

    I'm off to....

    Mmmmmm... While you're at it... have a Caramel for me!
  203. Minders

    im soooo upset!!!! grrrrhh

    What a hideous cow she is. Go buy the 16s. Hang them up in your room (or the kitchen if it'll help! :) ) Focus, focus, focus... you could be languishing in them in a month's time. Then you could show her how much better those jeans look wrapped around a few curves ;)
  204. Minders

    WEDNESDAY WEIGH INS

    Lost 1.5lbs this week! I'm very close to my three stone award... if I'm REALLY good this week, I can probably do it. Have to wait and see.
  205. Minders

    What have you lost?

    I've lost a bowling ball and a bit more than half a giant rabbit....
  206. Minders

    Half a jar of Nutella

    I am powerless to Nutella. I can't walk past the jar, even if it's hidden away in the cupboard, without getting another spoonful... I had half a jar in my cupboard once and had had a bad week, weight wise, and when I got back from my SW meeting, I was feeling low and I thought "sod it" I'll...
  207. Minders

    Any Reason for my Small Weight Loss?

    I'm stoked whenever I lose 1.5 lbs. It's all good! With the best will in the world, we all have some weeks that are better than others. Sometimes we lose less than we thought we should, but then other times we have a surprise big drop and have no idea why. It swings in roundabouts.
  208. Minders

    You know that bike jacket

    That's an amazing story... even more amazing that the biker bloke remembered and decided to do that for you. That's proper camaraderie. Well done you! :D
  209. Minders

    Eating after a certian time

    I seem to recall recent studies suggesting that it doesn't really matter what time you eat. Look at the Spanish for instance. They eat much later than we do. I think it's the overall consumption of calories that matters. We continue to burn calories even in our sleep. What I do think, however...
  210. Minders

    Bedtime snacking

    I agree that eating right before bedtime isn't the best thing to do, because your body uses energy to digest food and that affects how well you sleep. However, if you really enjoy it and it's part of your unwinding and relaxing regime, then maybe you could have vegetable sticks, like carrots...
  211. Minders

    Michael Schumacher the Stig

    Jeremy Clarkson even said at the end... "Hmmmm... maybe he ISN'T the Stig..." and then the credits rolled. I think it's just a stunt. Surprised a bunch of people though, I bet! LOL! They're brilliant those guys...
  212. Minders

    O/T electricity bills

    The meter reading is correct. I think part of it is the huge rise in energy prices... but my thinking is, you can't just raise someone's bill by over 100% and just tell them to pay it. Surely they knew it was going to go up and should have reviewed everyone's payments accordingly. It's put a...
  213. Minders

    O/T electricity bills

    I changed to Eon last year (for both gas and electric) and have been faithfully sending in meter readings and paying my direct debits and suddenly they tell me I'm like £400 in debt and have changed my payments from £90 to £200 a month! I was like WTF???? I wrote to them but never heard a peep...
  214. Minders

    How do you motivate yourself? Finding it hard :(

    You need to take a moment and plan. I know it's hard when you have small children, but that is what you must do. You can't say that there is not enough to eat on Slimming World - with all the free and superfree foods, there's just so much choice. I'm a total grazer... especially in the...
  215. Minders

    Excess Baggage Help needed !!!!

    Make yourself a big pot of soup and snack on that throughout the day. It will keep you feeling full and most soups are free (depending on what you put in them). Remember that stock cubes are all free now. (yay!) I heartily recommend the Spicy Lentil & Carrot soup from a couple issues ago...
  216. Minders

    What was your turning point?

    I was seeing a guy who was a "feeder". In under a year I had put on nearly 4 stone without even realising. I was SOOOO heavy. I couldn't even get comfortable in bed. Turning over was an ordeal, I felt like a giant walrus on the beach. None of my clothes fit. Even my underpants didn't fit...
  217. Minders

    Medication

    I'm not a doctor, but do work in a hospital where many of our patients are on statin medication. I don't believe it should have much effect your weight. I think simvastatin can have other side effects, but they don't appear to be related to weight. But that is just my guess, as I said, I'm...
  218. Minders

    SW website

    I do use it and find it very useful. The way I see it, if I don't like the way line is going, then it's up to me to change it! And it's so easily done. Plot a good loss and the line changes accordingly. It's motivational! Losing weight takes time... don't try and go to fast or you might...
  219. Minders

    My own new mini-target

    Yep... go us! :D I told my OH that I had this goal... and he started in on another one of his lectures about how I should exercise more, do this, do that... etc. Says he, fatter than I've ever seen him and doing NONE of what he says I should... I despair!:rolleyes: Men, eh?? As for the...
  220. Minders

    My own new mini-target

    Yep. I play guitar and sing lead in a rock covers band... and for this gig I want to look more "hot mama" than "Mama Cass"! LOL!:party0049:
  221. Minders

    My own new mini-target

    Right... I've just had a gig booked for 15th August. It's a big event and lots of people that I've known over the years (but many I haven't seen for a while) will be there. It's a big public event. That's nerve wracking enough without worrying about my weight! The gig is roughly 8 weeks...
  222. Minders

    What's your hobbies?

    I also keep tropical fish and even breed some rare species. I also play guitar and sing in a rock covers band. :)
  223. Minders

    SW hi-fi bars

    They are all lovely... I even like the Choc & Orange flavour and I generally don't like Chocolate Orange things... but these ones are particularly chocolatey and sooooo nice. The Cranberry Yogurt ones are lovely too... and the Lemon ones... Oh it's hard to choose. I haven't had any that I...
  224. Minders

    Whats the strangest thing you have eaten

    I've had frogs legs before... oh... and escargot. (that's snails in case you didn't know...) Well, I HAD to try it. :p
  225. Minders

    My daughter has joined SW

    Wait til next week. I always find that it takes a week for it all to show up properly. So often you get people come in that cringe before they get on the scale and they say"Oh I've been so bad this week" and then are surprised they lost. Then the next week, when they stick to plan, they put...
  226. Minders

    Food/drink/treats that your just loving right now....

    I've got a bit of thing for Fruit Crunch Ryvitas at the moment. You can have two as a HexB, or they're 3 syns each (which is only 1 syn more than the multigrain ones). I just love the slight sweetness to them. And if you dunk them in a cup of tea, they soften slightly and it's just so...
  227. Minders

    Was in asda earlier....

    I often look in people's baskets... you can always tell the people doing Slimming World! LOL!
  228. Minders

    O/T 37 years today!

    Try to take comfort in the fact that many men are rubbish about remembering these things and it has nothing to do with how much he loves you. And you never know... he might make it up to you! Live in hope, eh?
  229. Minders

    Wednesday Weighers...

    I lost 2lbs this week, which I'm very pleased about as I've had a bit of slow down again, my own fault. I set myself a mini target last week of 2lbs and I achieved that... so I'm well chuffed. :)
  230. Minders

    choc(nutella) or jam what which would you have

    I'd definitely take them both. I often take two dishes. Also, if I had one of those swiss rolls left at home, would I be able to leave it alone?? Would I hell as like!!! LOL!
  231. Minders

    Alpen lights

    They're not "free", they are a HexB. 2 x Alpen Light bars are one HexB. If you eat more than this or have already had your 1 or 2 HexB's (depending on whether you're doing Extra Easy or Red/Green), they are synned. And drats! I went to the big Tesco near me (a big 24hr one) and theirs weren't...
  232. Minders

    Quorn Stuff - Syn Free on any plan

    ASDA has some good Quorn stuff on offer for £1 each, like peppered beef style grill steaks, and the lamb & mint grills, etc. Quorn Satay Skewers, 12 pack, chilled 120g pack Original 3 Syns Green 3 Syns
  233. Minders

    some pooey problems

    Oh well done! I bet that's a load off your mind! LOL! ;)
  234. Minders

    Grazing grazing grazing

    I find cooler weather makes me want to eat more also... and we've gone from that really warm spell to it being quite chilly again. Try brushing your teeth if you want to stop munching. It works for me!
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    Hi Fi bars

    I've only ever seen HiFi bars in class. £1.35 per pack.
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    Those that go to class....

    I always stay. Even when I haven't lost... it forces me to face up to it. Also, it's good to be able to offer others support when they need it, and it helps me to keep things in perspective when I'm struggling to be 100% with the plan, when I can see that others also have good and bad times...
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    Grow your own food

    I have a patch out back where I grow my own veggies, and across the front of my house in pots where it's warmest - things like tomatoes, chilis, aubergines, peppers, etc. I love it.
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    some pooey problems

    I had the same problem too... I found that eating tons of cooked vegetables with my tea helped a lot. I was already eating plenty of fruit and salad, along with bran flakes for brekkie and my Ryvitas but it didn't help... until I added the pile of cooked vegetables (which also help fill you up...
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    IM PREGNANT PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    :bliss::happy036::bliss::family2:
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    is this right?

    I think Frylight has alcohol in it also, to sort of hold the emulsion of oil and liquid... but I don't know how much it would affect it if you made your own. If there's instructions on the internet, then it's worth a try I suppose.
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    OT:Can you help me with a daft question...

    Maybe say, as a child, what you wanted to be when you grew up? Or that you're irrationally afraid of spiders (etc)... your dream holiday would be <wherever>... Maybe some award or trophy you've won?
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    Snacks with kids in front of telly

    Ben & Jerry's do the Chocolate Fudge Brownie in a low fat frozen yogurt too, and that is divine! It's 9 syns for 100g, as opposed to 12.5 syns for the ice cream version. So it's still a treat, but you can have it and not break the bank, syn-wise. It's my little indulgence at the moment and I...
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    im the worst cook ever

    Try a SW Quiche... My favourite is the one that turns out like a cheesey pasta dish. I get the Mild Cheese & Broccoli Pasta n Sauce, make it up according to the package directions. Then add a small tub of cottage cheese, stir it all up, then add 2-3 beaten eggs. Pour it into a dish and bake...
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    Roast chicken

    I'm not really sure of the exact answer to that question. My guess would be that if you roast it with the skin on and remove it entirely, then at least that would be better than eating it skin and all. Having said that though, I would also assume there would still be a higher fat contact to...
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    Symingtons Dandelion Coffee

    Symingtons is supplied by: G R Lane Health Products Ltd Sisson Road GLOUCESTER GL2 0GR Web address: LanesHealth - Products - Symingtons Dandelion Coffee Maybe they can supply you with the information you need.
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    flyte

    Original 10 Syns Green 10 Syns **edit** Looks like we all posted at the same time! LOL!
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    IM PREGNANT PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    It's like waiting for the next episode of your favourite soap, after the cliffhanger! I'm dying to know now!
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    Breakfast - what do you think?

    I have my 28g of Bran Flakes (HexB) with a pot of plain activia yogurt (1 syn), and blueberries. I eat it slowly and savour it. I really enjoy it, especially as there are some really sweet blueberries about at the moment. Mmmmm....
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    Desperate for something sweet to eat for low syns!

    Make up that mixed berry terrine from last month's magazine. It makes loads and you can nibble on that - fruity jelly! Mmmmm! It's very refreshing and filling too.
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    just cant get into the plan at all...wat can i do..

    I don't think that losses with SW are slow if you truly follow the plan. The only way I can make it work and get steady losses is to use the food diary. Without it I am prone to "invisible eating", where I eat things that really I need to take account for, but don't. And it affects my losses...
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