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    Exciting News !!

    Thank you for you opinion although I fail to see how could you feel it was dismissive and condescending. This is an open forum and that is my opinion, one which I have expressed in previous discussions on this subject, and one which I am entitled to express in the same way as everyone else is...
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    Eating out - Frankie and Bennys

    Have you taken a look in the eating out sub-forum - there are loads of threads about frankie and benny's in there
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    Green Days Superfree soup everyday?

    I agree - after all we are not on the superspeed soup diet! Variety is just as, if not more, important than overdosing on superspeed foods
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    Gnocchi

    I must admit I was suprised to see that one come out as syn free!
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    mcd's syn values??? plus others :-)

    If you nip over to the eating out sub-forum and do a search you should find the information you are looking for
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    Muller Light

    Yep, there is a lengthy thread about it further down the board. I'm assuming the new ones will have something on them to say they are a new recipe so there should be a period when you can still get the old style ones and count them as free - same as with the quorn sausages
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    Exciting News !!

    It's a sad day for Slimming World :(
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    Ruined :((

    Ruined what??? The day? - probably The week? - possibly Your weight loss? - absolutely not! That is unless you use this as an excuse to give up
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    sw syn free sw crisps & Salsa dip ???

    SW say that you have to syn them because it is too easy to overconsume them and that could affect your losses. Think of it this way, would you ever sit down and eat two or three baked potatoes as a snack? Probably not. You would have one potato as part of a meal with superfree foods to help...
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    SW Crisps

    Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but you do realise that SW say these are not syn free and need to be synned as if you were on a red day. That means you are probably just as well having a bag of low syn crisps.
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    Night shift ideas!!

    This really doesn't work - trust me all you end up with is a nasty slimy mess because the pasta keeps on cooking in the flask
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    Night shift ideas!!

    http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-weight-loss-diary/192448-anyone-work-nightshifts.html
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    Saving money on SW!

    Do you plan your meals? And what are your shopping habits? Perhaps all you need is some good old fashioned household management. :)
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    Non wholemeal pasta ?!?

    All I can think of is that for pasta to count as a HEB on the red plan it needs to be wholegrain otherwise you could need to syn it. But rest assured dried pasta of all varieties is syn free on green and EE - yes you are better opting for wholegrain because it fills you up for longer but the...
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    Pizza topped chicken

    A quick search on this forum brought it up http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-recipes/205214-pizza-topped-chicken.html?highlight=pizza+chicken
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    sw syn free sw crisps & Salsa dip ???

    If you do a search in the recipe forum you will find lots of salsa recipes but unfortunately the crisps you are talking about are not syn free. You have to syn them as if you were on a red day.
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    Will SW work for me?

    Hi and welcome! I have no special advice because SW works for people no matter how much or little they have to lose. Otherwise no-one would ever get to target! If you follow the plan properly and make sure you are getting the right amount of superfree foods they you should be fine.
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    Best syn value sweet treat

    http://www.minimins.com/syn-values/18883-low-syn-treats.html
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    Going out for an indian tonight - help!!

    Lots of threads about indian meals over in the eatings out sub-forum so I would take a look there MiniMins.com - Weight Loss Support Forum - Search Results Enjoy your meal!
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    I don't feel like I've lost anything !

    Where is written that you have to feel hungry all the time in order to lose weight? You shouldn't feel hungry all the time! If anything I ate more food while losing weight that i did before joingin SW but the food I was eating was all good, healthy and filling free and superfree foods that...
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    dried skimmed milk

    No, not that I am aware of sorry
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    Sad Muller News...

    Yep there is lengthy thread about this already and some not very happy people around here Still half a syn or even 1 syn a yoghurt is not a huge amount.
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    Fruit going bad too fast..

    I use food saver bags from lakeland - they really extend the length of time your fruit and veg stays fresh in the fridge
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    Newbie in US, totally confused!

    If you take a look on this thread it should explain it for you http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world/100149-slimming-world-advice-new-comers-including-extra-easy.html Yes all the foods you mentioned are free foods and can be eaten freely without weighing or measuring. Eggs are free foods -...
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    superspeed soup

    If you want to do a search you are better using the forum search tool. If you look at the top right of the thread list, where you get the list of page numbers, there is a blue button that says "search this forum". Use this one and you only get results from the forum you are in and it's...
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    superspeed soup

    If you take a look in the recipe sub-forum you will find a lengthy thread about it
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    Superfree with meals always? EE

    Yep, leaving one third of your plate empty will help limit your free food intake as well. Just make sure you are getting your superfree in elsewhere - I wouldn't recommend it as a way of getting out of having your superfree foods. Rosie - all fruits (except avocados and some of the exotic...
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    Cottage cheese!

    You could try making your own cottage cheese - it's pretty easy to do.
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    Baked bean curry

    I did a quick search and found this http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-recipes/196833-themissus-vegetarian-recipes.html#post3323048
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    pea pods

    Yes they are free on green and EE
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    Help!

    Aah thanks Kingleds - that would explain it. I was getting confused with the discs that you can buy on Ebay these days.
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    Why are people doing SW for the 2nd 3rd 4th time etc

    I don't think I'ver ever had a salad or plain pasta when I've eaten out! Yes you have to guesstimate the syn values but to be honest i would be more suspicious if SW claimed to be able to tell you the syn value of restaurant meals in general. Recipes and cooking methods vary so much from place...
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    Confuzzled!!!

    I know you said money is tight at the moment but the best thing to do would be to go to class, even if it is only for the one week. There are special offers available so it wouldn;t be too expensive, probably cheaper than buying the books online. you would get the benefit of the consultant...
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    Birds rice fusions

    It's worth doing a search as you can usually bet you are not the first person to want to know the syn value of something. This is from a few days ago http://www.minimins.com/syn-values/225041-birds-eye-rice-fusion.html
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    hmmmm

    Better a yoghurt or some superfree than a mugshot which is relatively high in calories even if it is syn free.
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    syn value

    1 syn/20 calories on all foods that don't have a free food allowance
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    Newbie needing help!

    You haven't ruined anything! Lets say you use the malteasers and the spread for today's syns then you have only the rolls, butter and soup to think about. That won't add up to a huge number of syns - likely not more than 20. Just cut back by a few syns every day between now and weigh-in day...
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    What are.....

    Never heard of them - where have you seen them mentioned? On here somewhere?
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    Help!

    SW doesn't do PDFs so the information you have is pirated and you may not have the full details of the plan. It sounds like you do not have the healthy extra list for the green or red plans, only the extra easy plan. Meat is a healthy extra on the green plan - on the other plans it is a free...
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    Muller Light Indulgence Yoghurts

    http://www.minimins.com/syn-values/137765-frequently-asked-syn-values-mugshots-mullerlight-find-here.html
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    Pizza

    Have you tried doing a search? There are several pizza variations on this forum eg smash pizza, pitta pizza and one made with wholemeal bread flour as a HEB.
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    Slim fast milkshake

    http://www.minimins.com/syn-values/211427-slim-fast.html
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    SYN FREE YOGHURTS

    I had the apple crumble one but bleugh - it tasted really artificial - so the rest will be donated to someone else I think
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    Come to a halt

    If you have been doing a plan for any lengthy of time it is easy to get into a rut and your body gets used to what you are putting in it. You need to keep challenging your body by really mixing things up. Different HEs, different foods, different meals - really make an effort to introduce a...
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    Not enough calories

    No I don't think you should add a protein shake - I think you should add some good nutrtitious food! You are getting so focussed on the calories you are forgetting about healthy eating. Do some research on what the guidelines are for healthy eating and go from there...
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    Easiyo yogurt maker?

    No it's not that one - it is says is it is sweetened and look at the fat content :)
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    Extra Easy Am i doing this right ?

    Step away from the scales because they say today is absolutely meaningless. You coul weigh yourself tomorrow and be 7lb lighter just because that is what your body does. So first thing to do is forget what the scales said. Second thing to do is to throw them in the bin! Look at your food...
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    Green Days Will I stay this weight till wi on tuesay?

    Sorry but what the scales say to day bears no relation to what they will say on the your official weigh-in day. Just because your weight naturally goes up and down by as much as 7lb from one day to the next. But that does not necesasrily mean that you will not get a loss next week as...
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    Easiyo Yogurts - Syns??

    I'm not sure they sell it any more - there is a berries one though which is half a syn per 100g
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    Confuzzled!!!

    Hi and welcome to SW! How does it work? Well basically there are foods that are known to fill you up for longer relative to their calorie content. For instance 300 calories of pasta (particularly wholewheat) will fill you up for a lot longer than 300 calories of chocolate. We call these free...
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    Easiyo yogurt maker?

    I have one - a lovely mint green one actually! http://www.minimins.com/syn-values/142670-easiyo-yogurts-syns.html The best thing is that you can keep 'cooking' them until you get a taste you like - perfect if you don't like the bitterness of some of the fat free yoghurts in the shops...
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    Seasonings & Spices

    Herbs and spices are syn free
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    Help How many syns ???

    2.5 for 25mls and 4 for 35mls
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    ideas pls!

    potato and cauliflower curry with rice and yoghurt on top broccoli and cauliflower soup potato and broccoli fritatta
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    I need some help

    I suggest you mix things up a bit - your body gets used to things after a while you need to challenge it again. After all an athlete would not follow the same training routine day in day out - they are always changing things around to keep challenging their bodies So different foods, different...
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    low/free snacks that are satisfying?

    Have you looked at the sticky in the syn values forum - lots of ideas there
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    Trattoria verdi syns

    1 syn per 20 calories so 2 syns per 100g
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    Am I doing it wrong?

    You are going to have to give us more to work with here - we would need to know what you are eating so try posting a food diary Also first week losses depend on a lot of different factors including what your diet was like before, if you are exercising, time of the month, how much water you are...
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    Bombay Potatoes

    Spicy potatoes recipe - Recipes - BBC Good Food Mumbai potato wraps with minted yogurt relish recipe - Recipes - BBC Good Food They just need a few tweaks to be SW friendly
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    spots and greasy hair???

    i think its unlikely to be related to your diet particularly as it is a recent development. It is quite common to get spots again in your 30s and 40s due to changes in the hormonal levels. If you are concerned I would pay a visit to your doctor
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    Lovely cake!

    Sorry to bear bad news but you would also need to syn the bulger wheat/cous cous as it is being used as a flour substitute (5 syns per 28g) And also the cherries as they are being cooked and yes of course the sultanas which are fairly high in syns
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    updated healthy extras

    No-one will disagree- cheese is a HEB on the green plan :)
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    Sad Muller News...

    Erm ... you do realise that mullerlights have gelatine in them don't you?
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    Quorn sausages I can't believe it :(

    Did you remember to add the free food allowance at the start?
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    Snacks Free salsa to have with chips

    Just to add that those crisps are not syn free - you are supposed to syn them at the red day rate
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    Syns in Wholemeal Bagel can I use HEX

    Even those that do count as a HE can be worked out using that rule ;)
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    Mini bitesized flapjacks

    Always better to check the syns before you eat it though ;)
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    New to slimming world

    Sorry i have no idea what a Paris bun is - do you know how many calories it has in it? If so it will be 1 syn per 20 calories
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    Tell me it isnt true!!!!

    well if you take a look at that thread you will see it has been on the go for a while now - 1 syn is still low for a sausage
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    Snacks Free salsa to have with chips

    If you do a search on this forum you will find several recipes for salsa
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    Frequently asked syn values! Mugshots? Mullerlight? - find it here

    No they are not free - usually between half and 1 syn per 100g cooked weight depending on flavour. If you do a search on this forum (blue button at the top right of the thread list that says "search this forum") you will find details of syns for particular flavours.
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    Water - random question

    Just to say that coffee, tea etc is included in your daily intake
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    Syns in Wholemeal Bagel can I use HEX

    No you can't sorry because bagels are not on the HEB list. You need to syn it and they are usually around 11 syns each. Work out the syns for your particular brand using 1 syn for every 20 calories
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    Birds Eye rice fusion

    Yep!
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    uncle ben syn value

    MiniMins.com - Weight Loss Support Forum - Search Results MiniMins.com - Weight Loss Support Forum - Search Results There is a blue button towards the top right that says "search this forum" - just enter the word you want to search for eg tilda and there you go The jelly and chocolate is...
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    newbie to slimming world

    Hi and welcome! You will love SW!! By the way I think you need to change your profile - it shows you being 17.5 lbs starting weight as the weights are in pounds not stones. I am assuming here that you meant 17 and a half stone
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    SW Friendly Syn Free Curries

    If you look at the website it doesn't mention endorsement only that the spice mixes and recipes shown on the video clips are syn free King of Spice - Curry Kits | Naz' Restaurant Curry Kits
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    Extra Easy Newbie with possibly a silly question :-)

    the meals should have one third superfree but the noodles are a snack so it is not essential that said sw do say to try and make superfree foods your first choice for snacks
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    Using HEB when eating out

    probably because there is not enough superfree foods to count it as an EE meal
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    Extra Easy HEB & Superfree

    On EE you are supposed to aim for one third superfree at every meal
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    rainbow drops

    If you take a look at the nutritional information it will be 1 syn for every 20 calories HTH
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    bought the wrong one

    You can work out the syns from the calories - it will be one syn for every 20 calories
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    Considering Slimming World

    Hi and welcome! I'm sure you will love SW - it absolutely changed my life! You can eat normal food with the rest of the family, no need to ever be hungry, minimal weighing and measuring and still enjoy going out and a few treats as well. Have you had a look at this thread - it explains the...
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    Advice needed from slow cooker experts

    Could be too much liquid - if adapting a standard recipe only use half the amount given Taking off the lid for the last part of cooking will also help and as said a little powdered mash is a good thickener and syn free on green and EE unlike cornflour
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    Syn value of glorious soup

    http://www.minimins.com/syn-values/177814-glorious-skinny-soup-syns-please.html
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    Partitioned/divided lunch box?

    a bento box?
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    Syns/H extras values for all meats on green days

    The thing is SW do not produce their information in disc format as far as I an aware - so if you buy it in that format you are supported pirates who obtain the SW information and then make multiple copies of it for a profit while breaching SW copyright. I suppose it depends whether you are...
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    weekly syns

    The thing is that even SW can't make up their mind about this so there is no consistent message, and then consultants all have their own take on the matter. It used to be that SW said definitely do not do this - you should use flexi synning. Then they changed their mind and said you could...
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    Cooking for a new bf

    Here you go! http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-recipes/223951-sw-food-meals-your-partners-like-even-though-theyre-not-following-sw.html
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    Cooking for a new bf

    Somebody else asked aalmost exactly the same question a couple of days ago - I'll see if I can find the thread for you.
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    Any ideas for Green meals?

    Have you tried looking the recipe sub-forum? There are lots of ideas in there and you can even search for recipes that have the prefix "Green" to narrow it down a bit.
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    Smoky black bean and roast tomato soup

    That sounds absolutely lovely - will definitely give it a try. Thanks!
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    Yogurts

    Yes you can freeze them but in my experience they come out a bit watery when you defrost them. Why not just make the ice-cream and then freeze that?
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    Curry

    http://www.minimins.com/sw-winter-warmer-recipes/73268-slow-cooker-recipes.html There are quote a few if you try doing a search on this forum (blue button that says "Search this Forum")
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    Soups

    Roast root vegetable & green lentil soup recipe - Recipes - BBC Good Food Smoked Bacon and Lentil Soup - Soups - Recipes - from Delia Online Lentil Sausage Soup Recipe : Ina Garten : Food Network Italian Green Lentil Soup Recipe Lots more if you google
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    Snacks TASTER EVENING IN CLASS??

    If you try doing a search (there is blue button towards the top right, below the page numbering that says "Search this Forum") there are lots of threads full of great ideas that you could take to a taster night.
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    Extra Easy Turkey Cottage Pie

    Jusy make sure your turkey mince is <5% fat - by all accounts there is only one supermarket that sells this (would need to check to say exactly which one) and all the others need to be synned. The recipe could work out quite high in syns if you get the wrong brand. Of course you could mince...
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    updated healthy extras

    Unfortunately no-one would be able to provide that for you as it would be a breach of copyright.
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    Philidelphia light

    No sorry, only the plan one is listed as a HEa - you can however have the flavoured ones as a HEB on a green day if that is any help. Otherwise you would need to syn it.
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    Tesco/phily light soft cheese

    Flavoured philly is not a HEa though, only the plain one. As the list specifically mentioned only the philly and not soft cheese in general I would assume that other brands do not count.
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    Maggi stock cubes

    All stock cubes are syn free
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    Rant About Slimming World USA

    Sorry but I don't understand why the syn calculator is useless? I do see how it might be frustrating that there are no classes where you live but SW is testing the market in Texas. I'm sure that if it is successful they will roll it out on a wider basis, and the magazine article is likely one...
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    Original red day losses

    Why do not need to lose as much as possible? I don't want to be negative but that sounds like you are setting yourself up for failure as 1 stone and a half may be an unrealistic target . In 7 weeks on any plan you might hope for between 7 and 14lbs. And will red days give you better losses...
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    Extra Easy Days Slimming World Mistakes

    Some consultants have been known to say this but there is nothing in the SW literature to say this and no consultant I have had in the past 11 years has every mentioned it. Added to that SW actually say that you do not even need to use your HE at all if you don't want to so why would they say...
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    News on the sweet & sour Mugshots!

    Thing is if it is free then it should show as free on the calculator! :confused:
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    Syn values for campbells pasta and sauce?

    MiniMins.com - Weight Loss Support Forum - Search Results
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    Absolut Flavoured Vodka

    1 syn per 20 calories!
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    Quorn sausages I can't believe it :(

    Yes they will eventually run out as Quorn no longer make them
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    Extra Easy Days need help!

    The 7 Ps! Prior planning and preparation prevents p*ss poor performance
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    what are your favourite soups??

    http://www.minimins.com/sw-winter-warmer-recipes/128795-favourite-soup-recipes.html http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-recipes/114649-soups.html There are lots of other threads in the recipe section
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    artificial sweeteners = headache?

    Easiyo fat free yoghurts are unsweetened and syn free :)
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    Dividing Healthy Extras?

    Yes that would be fine
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    FIZZY DRINKS????

    Asda NAS Cream Soda!
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    I'm new to SW

    Hi and welcome! What are you struggling with? Perhaps we can help you out
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    cereal bars that can be healthy b

    Only if you eat loads of them but yes they are nice
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    Drink or not Drink

    seriously, any weigh in other than you official one is a waste of time and completely meaningless- you could be +3lbs today and -7lbs tomorrow because that is what your body does And 1 glass of wine is what, 6 of the 105 syns you get in a week! Clairebear is right you have two choices - flexi...
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    Breakfast ideas

    http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-recipes/223996-breakfast-ideas.html http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-healthy-extras/223753-he-alternative-corn-flakes-similar.html http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-healthy-extras/205414-slimming-world-cereal-hex-b.html
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    Drink or not Drink

    That is what syns are for surely?! Set yourself a limit for how many you want to use and stick to it
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    what piece of kitchen equipment could you not live without ?

    Yes just about Clear Microwave Multi Steamer in steamers & smokers at the Lakeland Store Live Ignore the poor reviews - they are because of a problem with the materials that is now hopefully resolved I wouldn't do my rice any other way now!
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    thunder and lightening!

    we had it yesterday with flash flooding- not much fun
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    Come dine with me

    i suspect the OP is not actually going on the telly one but doing it among friend Try this thread from yesterday for ideas http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-recipes/223951-sw-food-meals-your-partners-like-even-though-theyre-not-following-sw.html
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    Extra Easy Am I getting extra easy right?

    No you do not need to have red and green foods together in the same meal - just as long as one third of the plate is superfree Only you will be able to judge that based on the serving size you had
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    Deathly Hallows

    That's great thanks - will do that! Now off to make my SW sweets to take with me!
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    what piece of kitchen equipment could you not live without ?

    I get perfect rice every time -no sticking what so ever
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    Deathly Hallows

    opinions please - going early tomorrow (10am) to avoid the crowds 2D or 3D? Is it worth paying the extra for the 3D? Last time it wasn't as the 3D didn't really add anything to the film
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    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    I dont see any difference to buying your own spices and it would be cheaper to be honest
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    Anyone disappointed with August SW Mag Recipes?

    I had a look in asda today and I agree that is is a very poor magazine this time Wow I couldn't disagree more! If you believe that how on earth do you see yourself following SW for the rest of your life? I am 11 years down the line and still not exhausted all the possibilities - there are...
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    Puddings Miracle 6 calorie chocolate jelly

    I dont think i have ever seen liquid sweetener - where do you get that?
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    HEXB bread

    57g of any wholemeal bread can be used as a HEB -that usually works out at around 1 slice of 800g or 2 of small 400g loaf. White nimble is also a HEB as it has added fibre in it Granary bread does not have as much fibre in it as wholemeal so that does not count and the seeded breads are higher...
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    SW recipe for Dauphinoise potatoes

    A few possible alternatives for you http://www.minimins.com/sw-winter-warmer-recipes/165975-dauphinoise-potatoes.html http://www.slimmingeats.com/blog/leek-and-potato-bake http://www.slimmingeats.com/blog/potato-gratin
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    Puddings Apple crumble

    http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-recipes/75055-there-low-syn-crumble-topping.html Apple crumble - Recipes - Slimming World
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    Pasta pie?

    What pasta pie do you mean? I have been on SW for years and do not know a recipe for this - unless you mean the SW quiche?
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    Question about syns

    The thing is SW keep changing their mind so there is no consistent message and consultants all say different things! Originally SW said you could not save your syns and that you should flexi syn for those once in a blue moon occasions Then then changed it to say that you could do it as long...
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    what piece of kitchen equipment could you not live without ?

    It steams the rice - it turns out perfect every time and is easier to clean than if doing it in a pot You can also use it to steam other foods like veggies in the microwave And I use the bowl for rice pudding, pasta and sauce, risotto and other dishes I cook in the microwave
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    Syn's amount?

    But only for foods that do not have free foods in the main ingredients
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    Question about syns

    SW do not recommend it as it can lead to binging and you may find it hard going on the days when you use fewer syns That said a lot of people do it successfully so the only way to find out if it works for you is to try it
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    artificial sweeteners = headache?

    agave nectar? not free but some people use it instead of sweetener
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    Book or online? Who do you believe?

    Ahh there you go - that book only gives average values - some will be higher and some will be lower As online has it as 1 syn then the syn values on the products they use to work out the average must have changed since the book was published and your brand is just at the higher end of the range
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    I think iv eaten too much

    I agree - it looks like a great SW day! Yes have your HEB but try to have something other than alpen lights - go for variety and anyway I find they bung me up if I eat too many
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    I think iv eaten too much

    if you follow SW properly you should still get a calorie deficit - people have worked out their average day to be around 1500 Forget WW! The free foods are ones that fill you up for longer for their calories so you cannot compare the two plans 300 calories chocolate as a snack will not fill...
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    HE alternative to corn flakes? or similar?

    there is a full (huge) list of HEs online - the book only lists a few of the options 28g sainsbury high fibre cornflakes = HEB
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    Curse of the yummymummies!

    I dont see anything in the OP to suggest that these people were looking down on her or were in any way nasty to her - it seems more about how she feels about herself. :confused:
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    SYN FREE YOGHURTS

    yes they are syn free
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    warning slimming world butchers

    Not disputing that they are withdrawing the scheme as we knew that a few weeks ago on this board - just the way it has been presented in class Some of the responsibility has to rest with SW because they have never organised or promoted it properly. They charge a load of money for it but where...
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    Sainsbury Chip Shop Curry Sauce

    Yep that would be right!
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    Book or online? Who do you believe?

    Which book are you talking about - the syn directory or the food optimising book you get when you join?
  147. C

    Syns in starbucks strawberry and cream frap made with semi skimmed milk?

    Starbucks has the nutritional info for all their stuff on their website - you can work out the syns using 1 syn per 20 calories
  148. C

    Breakfast ideas

    You will find loads of ideas in this forum if you try doing a search (blue button toward top right that says "search this forum") Here is one to get you started http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-recipes/135486-favourite-breakfast-whats-yours.html?highlight=breakfast There is also a...
  149. C

    Homepride Chasseur Cook In Sauce

    If you take a look at the calories it will be 1 syn for every 20 calories as there is no free food allowance involved. but be warned these things tend to be really high in syns.
  150. C

    Mug shot couscous

    There is a sticky at the top of the page which has all the mugshot syn values in it by the way.
  151. C

    Never done cooking, washing up & shopping!!

    How on earth did it take you so long to chop the vegetables for your chilli! it would take my 5-10 mins max!! There are ways around it however - you can use frozen or pre-prepared vegetables to cut down on the prep time. or get one of those nify mini food processors or chopping gadgets to do...
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    warning slimming world butchers

    To be fair that is an over generalisation - some butchers may have done that but how can they possibly infer they are all doing it. And if SW have issues with how Joe's Sausages or any other butcher is conducting itself then that is something they should take up with the company and withdraw...
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    SW not working?!?

    So basically we can't be sure you are following the plan properly or know how it is affecting your weight. My advice would be that before jumping to conclusions that SW is not working you should start keeping a food diary on here as it will give a record of everything that crosses your lips...
  154. C

    Weight watchers naan breads

    Yep - it just searches in the forum (or room) that you happen to be in at that time plus any sub-forums. So say you were in the recipe forum and did a search you would also get any results from the summer and winter sub-forums, but not any others on minimins. PS I agree it could be made more...
  155. C

    what piece of kitchen equipment could you not live without ?

    Essentials Good set of knives and a chopping board Scales and measuring spoons Microwave rice cooker Food flask Good to have Slow cooker George Foreman grill Stick blender
  156. C

    Curse of the yummymummies!

    I also think that people don't feel comfortable mentioning it even though it may be obvious you have lost weight. They are not sure how it will be received as acknowledging the weight loss almost implies that they thought you were a 'fatty' before and that's quite a personal thing to say to...
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    SW food/meals that your partners like? (Even though they're not following SW!)

    Umm, personally I think all meals would be okay because they are just 'normal' meals suitable for the whole family, and not immediately recognisable as diet foods. But why not check out www.slimmingeats.com as BritMum's meals are always great. I'm sure you will find something there. Take a...
  158. C

    Weight watchers naan breads

    I suggest that people do a search because most of the answers are already on here and easy to find if you use the right search button. Although i understand that phones can sometimes be awkward. Trust me, after you've been a member for a while, it's also a nuisance when you have the tenth person...
  159. C

    Weight watchers naan breads

    That'll be because you are using the wrong search facility. INstead of the one at the top of the page where you have to select web/minimins use the button in the blue bar at the top of the forum that says "search this forum". Then it only looks in that forum and it's sub-forums. You can also...
  160. C

    Sugar Free Jelly

    Not free sorry - usually about 1.5 to 2 syns per sachet - work it out using 1 syn for every 20 calories.
  161. C

    Popcorn as healthy extra (tweak?)

    http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world/219560-bending-rules-sw.html
  162. C

    New here but not new to SW

    Hi! You are able to do a diary - just start a new thread (same way as you did here) in the food diary section Good luck!
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    SW not working?!?

    ^^ exactly what I would suggest - also note the quantities you are eating When you say you are putting weight on and getting bigger what exactly do you mean? can you list your week by week losses/gains? How long have you been exercising by the way? Also variety in all things is really...
  164. C

    Deathly Hallows

    Now you see - if you had read any of the books you would know that they are not 'kiddie make believe' but so much more Not that I see anything wrong with 'kiddie make believe' any way - living in a world without imagination or escapism would be very dull and boring ... and rather saddening
  165. C

    Chicken Tikka Massala.....HELP!!

    You dont need yoghurt - you could use soft cheese, quark, fromage frais, milk or just leave it out
  166. C

    Weight watchers naan breads

    A quick search is sometimes all you need http://www.minimins.com/syn-values/134257-weight-watchers-syns-3.html#post2728118
  167. C

    Chicken Tikka Massala.....HELP!!

    there are lots of curry recipies on this board so just try doing a search - this one from last week will get you started http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-recipes/177448-chicken-tikka-massala-recipe-please.html
  168. C

    Pataks

    1 syn for every 20 calories as no free food allowance involved
  169. C

    Popcorn as healthy extra (tweak?)

    Definitely a tweak - well actually more than a tweak, just a plain not on the plan :D
  170. C

    Ryvita wholegrain crackerbread

    Mighty tasty they are too!
  171. C

    Skinny Mousse (sold at tesco)

    Don't know which one you are referring to but Cadbury's do a Light Chocolate Mousse that is only 3 syns and it tastes lovely!
  172. C

    Free on EE Ready Meals

    If you take a look in the syn values sub-forum you will find a thread inthe sticky section devoted to ready meals.
  173. C

    SYN FREE YOGHURTS

    Someone worked out the crumble one to be half a syn :confused:
  174. C

    HE alternative to corn flakes? or similar?

    I believe, but someone will need to check for you, that sainsbury do a high fibre cornflake that counts as a HEB. Crunchy Bran is similar to cornflakes and you get a decent amount for your HEB
  175. C

    Did i do frankie and bennys syn free?

    This is a myth - they do not deep fry their potatoes :)
  176. C

    Did i do frankie and bennys syn free?

    Doubt it - I shouldnt think they cook in extra virgin oil and ordinary oil is not a HEB
  177. C

    Red Day Making my own sausages today!

    they wouldnt - but there are lots of recipes that do not use them (see the one upthread)
  178. C

    Mince beef food ideas please

    MiniMins.com - Weight Loss Support Forum - Search Results
  179. C

    Does anybody have a nice pea & mint risotto recipe??

    easy to adapt Pea risotto recipe - Recipes - BBC Good Food Pea & tarragon risotto recipe - Recipes - BBC Good Food
  180. C

    Pasta n Sauce

    Yes the list is up to date Not all of them though - some have syns Yes you need to add the free food if eating it on EE or green - on red it would be the full 6.5 syns
  181. C

    Trying to find a recipe............

    There are a few recipes that use soup but not a pie sorry http://www.minimins.com/sw-winter-warmer-recipes/172224-vegetarian-slow-cooker-recipes.html#post2913866 http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-recipes/175913-v-low-syn-mushroom-rice.html#post2954703...
  182. C

    ee and mozerella?

    This may help http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-healthy-extras/223289-mozzarella-cheese.html
  183. C

    Batchelors Pasta Pot Shot?

    If you do a search you should find your answer as this question comes up quite a lot
  184. C

    Treat nights?

    There was a lengthy debate about this the other day - as this is an old thread you may prefer to post on the more recent one.
  185. C

    SYN FREE YOGHURTS

    http://www.minimins.com/syn-values/222112-new-recipe-shape-zero.html
  186. C

    Can I split my HEa?

    http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-healthy-extras/218829-dividing-healthy-extras.html
  187. C

    Free From Syn Values Please :)

    you can work them all out yourself using 1 syn/20 calories - easy peasy!
  188. C

    Help need syn value for happy snax

    if that calculation is right they must be well under 10g a bag - so very small
  189. C

    Batchelor's Pasta 'n' Sauce

    Be careful as they are not all syn free
  190. C

    Kara Cocunut milk

    A quick Google will usually give you the information you are looking for Kara Dairy Free Coconut Milk 27 calories per 100ml so that would be 1.5 syns.
  191. C

    Chococolate syn value?

    You can work out the syns for snacks and chocolate yourself just from the nutritional information - it will be 1 syn for every 20 calories.
  192. C

    Green syns for New Quorn products???

    Have you tried doing a search? There are lots of threads on here with information about the syn values for quorn products. And I know there was definitely a discussion about the two 'fishy' ones you are asking about.
  193. C

    Moroccan Veg Tagine with Courgette Cous Cous

    Sound lovely - I think I will have this for dinner tonight!
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    What made you choose Slimming world?

    I remember standing in R S MCColl looking at the various slimming magazines. My sister had just announced she was getting married and I thought I would be a bridesmaid (I wasn't but that's another story). I was flicking through the SW magazine and looking at the seven day menu. One of the...
  195. C

    Weigh day!

    Nope, I just eat normally and what will be, will be. As long as you do the same thing every week then you will be fine. I never say the point of starving myself on weigh in day (which people have been known to do) as you just get a false result and have committed yourself to starving yourself...
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    Weekly syns?

    It is not something that SW recommend as it can lead to binging at ther weekend and feel deprived on the days you have fewer syns. That said lots of people do it successfully so if it works for you then fair enough.
  197. C

    Ready made tesco pasta salads

    You would need to post the nutritional info so someone can work it out for you
  198. C

    Extra Easy how many syns do you have!

    why would you want to do that out of interest? there is no need to reduce the syns you have based on weight none at all. Even if you did not use any at all you would only save 300 calories a day so not enough for even one pound of weight a week And you are only likely to feel deprived and...
  199. C

    Chinese

    Depends on the size of the portion though - some can be as much as three times the size of the one given by SW
  200. C

    Sausage question...

    The certificate is only good for a few more weeks are SW HQ are no longer going to certify butcher products as syn free. On green days it would be a straight 1 syn for every 20 calories if you can find out the nutritional information. But yes you could use lean meat from your HEB to make your...
  201. C

    flexi syns

    Flexi days are there to be used when you need them irrespective of how close to weigh in day they are. And when doing a flexi day you accept that you may not lose that week anyway. it's about staying in control rather than just saying "sod it" and eating till the cows come home.
  202. C

    Am I doing this right?

    No sorry, superfree is only fruit and non-starch vegetables so baked beans do not count.
  203. C

    Morrisons 'the best' almond extract

    All flavourings are syn free - yes it has oil in it, because it is extracted from the almond, but the amount you would consume during normal use will be minimal
  204. C

    Common SW misconceptions put right.

    That is of course your choice, however I do think it is important that newbies know what the official SW line on this is, so that if they choose to tweak the plan they are doing it from an informed position.
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    Will i loose weight on SW if i am only 1 stone away from target?

    Just bear in mind that you need to have at least 7lbs to lose if you want to join SW. if you are any closer to your target than that they would not let you join. Good luck!
  206. C

    belvita breakfast biscuit

    If you do a search (blue button towards top right that says "search this forum") you will also find loads of other threads on the subject. It's a good idea to try doing a search first as you can usually bet you are not the first person to want to know the answer.
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    Will i loose weight on SW if i am only 1 stone away from target?

    It was for me - I actually lost 4 pounds the week I got to target which was more than any week before But everyone is different and the only way you will find out is to try it - and I suppose you need to weigh up the benefits of SW against perhaps not losing as much each week And of course...
  208. C

    Am I doing this right?

    If you are doing green then you are allowed 2 HEA and 2 HEB There is not a lot of superfree action going on I notice - what about fruit with your brekkie and mixing in some veggies to your beans but having half a tin instead You should also be using around 10 syns a day
  209. C

    Sweet treats, for a sweet tooth.

    There is a lengthy thread full of pudding ideas in the sticky section above
  210. C

    Will i loose weight on SW if i am only 1 stone away from target?

    On extra easy you need to make sure one third of your plate is superfree veg or fruit - that helps to limit the amount of free food you eat . Or you could limit the pasta by having other free foods instead eg lentils, pulses, cous cous etc But if you are concerned you could do a few red days...
  211. C

    Julian Graves Thai Lites Rice Crackers

    You can work these out yourself using 1 syn/20 calories
  212. C

    Wetherspoons

    Sorry but it will be a lot higher if there are chips involved so dont get your hopes up
  213. C

    Quorn products syn value - Slimming World

    You need to remember and add the free food allowance at the start by choosing from the drop down menu But you should not need to use the calculator as these will all be listed on syns online
  214. C

    Super Speed Soup

    It is just a soup - not a magic solution to weight loss. It is good to get your super speed foods in but I wouldn't expect to see big losses just because you are eating it and especially not in a couple of days. Your losses are the results of everything you eat during the week and how active...
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    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    asda punnet doughnut peaches - £1 rasps - £1 strawbs - £2 cathedral city lighter large - £2 pink sweet apples - bag of 6 - £1
  216. C

    Couscous snackpots on the go??

    Best just to get a sachet of ainsley harriot or similar and do it yourself Just put in a tupperware type box and when ready to eat add boiling water, put the lid on and leave for 5 minutes Add whatever dressing and veggies you fancy
  217. C

    Homepride pasta bake creamy tomato sauce!

    http://www.minimins.com/syn-values/106158-homepride-pasta-bake.html It should be easy to work out the syns using 20 calories though - the label should give info per 100g. Work that out then multiply by 5 to get the whole jar or by 2.5 for half the jar
  218. C

    pecan & banana breakfast loaf.

    costa has the nutritional info for all its food and drink on its website - it will be 1 syn/20 calories
  219. C

    Will i loose weight on SW if i am only 1 stone away from target?

    There is so much more to SW than pasta and carbs! Of course if you suddenly start stuffing your face with food just because it is free then you may well struggle But if you follow the plan properly and ensure you eat a balanced diet with lots of fruit and veg, your healty extras and your...
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    Alternatives to gas central heating?

    do you actually need central heating at all? I am quite happy without it - fire in the lounge but no other heating at all I think we as a population have become too 'soft' for want of a better word - too accustomed to it and just assume that we need heating in all rooms The thing with...
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    Grrrrrr cant seem to loose weight

    Step away from the scales - what they say is meaningless! Stick to one weigh in a week only You do not know that you have put on 2lbs as your weight goes up and down from day to day by as much as 7lbs Exercising is good - just ensure you are drinking enough water as you can retain fluid when...
  222. C

    syn values

    http://www.minimins.com/syn-values/222258-syns-calculations.html
  223. C

    newbie needing help

    What about your syns?
  224. C

    Milk Help Please xx

    no sorry - its use it or lose it
  225. C

    Roast dinner syns...help pls!

    A lot will depend on how it is cooked whether the meat is lean, whether oil is used etc If you are not sure i would allow some syns to cover things like this
  226. C

    Surprisingly sinful snacks

    See personally I dont think of foods like that as suitable snacks more as part of a meal Surprise syns? Avocado! 14 or 15 syns!!!! By the way there is a thread in the stickies all about low syn snacks
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    healthy extras :)

    It will not affect your losses but you should try to use them as they are there to ensure you eat a balanced diet make a conscious effort to choose them over free foods during the day or include them in your meals - there are so many to choose from it is easy You could snack on dried fruit...
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    extra easy - please help

    i don't think you are getting the superfree right to be honest. Breakast - only superfree is the mushroom but was it one third of your plate? Lunch - looks okay but remember that Sweetcorn is not superfree Dinner - where is the superfree? there is nothing at all listed there unless it is...
  229. C

    Mushy Peas??

    1 syn for every 20 calories on a red day - not sure if they are a HEB. Peas are but cant swear to the mushy ones
  230. C

    Shepperds Pie

    Just top the pie with mashed butternut squash or carrot and swede instead of potatoes
  231. C

    Aspire - Any guinea pigs out there?

    Even if it works, which i seriously doubt , you are going to have to drink a hell of a lot of it to see any difference in weight To lose an additional pound a week you would need to drink around 17 cans if you burn 209 calories per can. At £1-69 a can it sounds like a great money making scheme...
  232. C

    Confused about values

    Definitely go by the website - unless it specifically mentions it on the packaging you have no way of knowing if there have been recipe changes. And your book is now well out of date. What in particular are you thinking of?
  233. C

    Extra Lean Mince - no longer lean!!

    But they have and do offer it - Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury have all offered extra lean beef mince. Trust me I am under no illusion that supermarkets are the be all and end all, but for some people they are the only place they have. No transport? No time to trawl round lots of different shops...
  234. C

    ww chicken soup and/or ww fish pie?

    On extra easy you choose the lower of the values given for red and green so in this case- - 6 syns
  235. C

    Green Day need meal ideas from tins + packets ..for a 2 weeks hols

    There are lots of syn free options such as chickpea dahl, stew, steak and gravy and you will find them on the thread I mentioned. Don't assume all ready meals are synnable. Add your free foods already mentioned such as rice, pasta, cous cous, potatoes and your superfree veggies and it's...
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    Which weight on scales? Day/night?

    It really doesn't matter which one you go for - just as long as you stick to the same time week-in week-out your losses will be accurate. And that is really what matters rather than the actual number on the scales.
  237. C

    Extra Lean Mince - no longer lean!!

    Sorry but your consultant is wrong on this - technically it should still be synned although doing it once in a while should be a big problem.
  238. C

    Newbie- confused- Extra Easy- someone please help ? :)

    Have you read this thread? http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world/100149-slimming-world-advice-new-comers-including-extra-easy.html You are able to eat red and green free foods together but get fewer HEs and one third of your plate should be superfree foods Any wholemeal bread or roll can...
  239. C

    Green Day From scratch recipes

    Hah, me too! :D Sure sign I am spending too much time online!
  240. C

    HELP - balsamic in onion gravy

    Could you turn up the heat and just reduce the sauce - saving on the cornflour syns Sounds good though
  241. C

    Green Day From scratch recipes

    Hi and glad you made it over to us from Ravelry! Pretty much all the recipes on here are 'made from scratch' so I would just go browsing - there are 100+ pages to get through. Just look past the taste-a-likes. Also take a look at www.slimmingeats.com
  242. C

    Struggling with slimming world lunches

    and check out the "whats for lunch" thread and food diaries for more inspiration
  243. C

    Frequently asked syn values! Mugshots? Mullerlight? - find it here

    I'm not a fan of coconut other than in curry but seeing how I can't eat mullers anyway it's not going to be a problem I think the lemon one has been out before but can't swear to it
  244. C

    SYN FREE YOGHURTS

    all free except the peach one which is half a syn
  245. C

    Do u or dont u?

    For me it was nothing to do with how much I had to lose. I didn't do it when I was 18 stone or at any point in the weight loss. My thinking was that if I could do it while staying on plan why on earth would I choose to do it off plan instead? And when things slow down I believe you need to look...
  246. C

    Green Day need meal ideas from tins + packets ..for a 2 weeks hols

    Theres a thread full of ready meal ideas over in the syn values forum - nip over there for loads of ideas
  247. C

    SYN FREE YOGHURTS

    Its unlikely to be down to the extra calorie more likely the amount of sugar in it
  248. C

    Super noodles

    No sorry - there are syns in the noodles as well. I believe some noodles are fried before packing but dont know if this is just another myth
  249. C

    HELP - balsamic in onion gravy

    All vinegars are syn free - no food abuse issues with this Sounds lovely - please post the full recipe
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