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    fresh fruit smoothies - please explain!!

    But to be fair i find a smoothy very filling if i use 1 banana, handful of strawberries and milk from allowance over ice! For breakfast its very satisfying, moreso than if i ate a banana and strawberries on their own!!
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    fresh fruit smoothies - please explain!!

    i am struggling to get my head around the fact that fruit smoothies carry syns. i have been making smoothies consisting of a banana, strawberries and milk as hexa. this is ultra healthy but in terms of sw is not! i can understand why cooked fruits are synned but not eating them as a smoothie...
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    Slimming world not working for everyone?

    No, I stopped the exercise as I continued to gain on a weekly basis with it! Its something I often think I should do tho!
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    Slimming world not working for everyone?

    Do you believe, not all diets suit everyone, in this case sw? I have been doing sw for 18 months and have struggled to lose nearly 3 stone. Ok, there are weeks and holidays where I can admit to why I gain weight or sts, but generally, I stick to plan 95-100% but still can't shift the weight...
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    is it worth it, keeping motivated

    i joined sw in sept 2011 and havent yet lost 3 stone. i am a very large lady and still have about 5 stone to go. i lose a bit, then gain and love going out socially, i find it hard to say no! ive got over the fact that im not going to win the race as the fastest loser, my sister has last 4...
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    Super free on green days?

    I am currently under investigate for possible IBS. The doctor has told me to cut down on the amount of fruit I eat as this seems to be a trigger for me. My SW consultant has suggested I try the green days but should still eat all the super-free foods, moreso veg. I am pretty sure when it was...
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    Do you go to SW on your own or with others?

    I started my SW journey last year, on my own and still attend the same class. I kind of thought, I am doing this for myself so will go on my own. Since I joined, friends have joined and either got to target, or well on their way and my sister is sticking to plan like glue and has so far last...
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    Giving up the exercise/gym in favour of just SW??

    Non taken!! I had my thyroid tested about 3 months ago and it came back clear.
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    Giving up the exercise/gym in favour of just SW??

    I am on my second week of an overhaul after having a heart to heart with my SW consultant (who is brill and I would miss that!) as I was on the verge on giving up after yet another week of sts. Sticking to plan 100%, giving in a food diary and visiting the gym I lost a measly 1lb on Thursday...
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    Giving up the exercise/gym in favour of just SW??

    HI, I have posted many times on this forum about my despair with minimal weight loss (lost a measly 2 stone in over 12 months) and still have loads to go! but I do exercise! I joined a gym at the same time as SW and whilst I don't go to the gym every week, I do most weeks but I am struggling...
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    From SW to the CD?!

    I have been doing sw for over a year now and have lost a measly 2 stone. I still have about 6 stones to go!! I am so fed-up with the whole group thing and the slow loses that I am considering the CD. I had fantastic results 5 years ago and lost over 3 stone in 3 months! My main concern tho...
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    DH is currently making a chicken curry! We are having it with rice and syn free chips! DH and the kids are also having home-made naan breads. I will have salad!
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    So, so fed up and upset!

    My toilet woes are a combination of not being able to control myself and having diarrhoea or being bunged up for a few days!! I have been on medication from the docs for 3 weeks for ibs but its not made a jot of difference. Before that he was treating me for the diarrhoea which didn't work...
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    So, so fed up and upset!

    I joined SW (for the umptenth time!) in September 2011 weighing 18stone 2lb. I have managed to only lose 2 stone in this time. I do have a busy social life at times and flit between exercise. My sister joined in March 2012 and is 1/2 lb off her 3 stone award. She is constantly being told...
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    Thinking of doing the CD - tips and advice please!

    I did the CD many years ago and had great results. I am however at my heaviest now and despite joining Slimming World last September, I have yet to lose 2 stone and overall have about 7 stone to lose. I just can't seem to shift the weight with food so need a boost as I am feeling very...
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    Has anyone give up exercise in favour of just doing SW?

    thanx hollystar100 but its been 8 weeks now. The first 2-3 weeks I resigned myself to the way it would be, sts, gain, small loss etc but for 8 weeks. Even my consultant is flumoxed. I have been previously tested for thiroid and all thats fine.
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    Has anyone give up exercise in favour of just doing SW?

    I do change it. I do zumba, swimming, the bike and treadmill (programmes on the bike and treadmill is for weight loss.) I alternate a lot.
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    Has anyone give up exercise in favour of just doing SW?

    I have posted many times on here and really have a decision to make this week. I have been doing SW since September 2011 and have lost just 25.5lbs. (I have about 8 stone to lose.) At the same time I also joined the gym as I firmly believe in diet and exercise going hand in hand. Some weeks...
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    Really struggling to lose weight.

    I have been on SW since September and have only mananged to lose 25lbs. I have about 8 stone to lose. I exercise, stick to the plan and hardly go over my syns allowance, if I do, I pull it back the next day. I eat so much fruit and veg, I am bursting but the results on the scales are pityful...
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    Slimming world and Exercise

    I have been a SW member this time around since Sept 2011 and the weight losses have been very slow. (24lbs to date.) I also joined the gym and was going on and off so didn't really see a difference. I have been going religiously now for the past 3 weeks and follow EE correctly, and had a sts...
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    exercise and weight gain

    I have been doing SW for over 7 months and haven't lost much weight atall. (1 stone 8lbs.) I have about 8 stones to lose. Whilst I accept I am not a big loser (I do follow it correctly,) I have started exercising to try and and increase my weight loss. This week however, I have gained 2lb...
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    Anyone else got 7+ stone to lose and find its coming off very slow?

    Thanks for the advice guys! I know you are right and no, I don't want to go back. Its weigh in at class later so I'll see the damage then, have a chat to my consultant (who is the best!) and maybe look at doing some green days next week for a change!! Just need to get my head around the...
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    Anyone else got 7+ stone to lose and find its coming off very slow?

    I started my SW journey (for about the 4th time!) over six months ago and have only managed to lose 22lbs. I still have about 7 stones to lose. I am getting very dispondant at the moment as however hard I try (and I do the diet properly,) I can't seem to shift more than 1lb a week. The weeks...
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    SW + exercise = weight gain?

    Yes, I can notice it in clothes on my bottom half, my jeans are currently a size 18, whereas I was a 20-22 but I think thats cos of the lbs I've lost! I have a long journey ahead of me, I have about 8 stone still to lose.
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    SW + exercise = weight gain?

    I have been on SW for six months and have only managed lose 18lbs :( Since this time I have also been exercising on and off and the weeks I have done plenty of exercise I have gained weight :rolleyes: Last week I had a fab SW week, swam 3 times and was really hopeful to get my 1 and 1/2...
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    Feel like ive failed :(

    Coming from someone who has done SW more times than I can remember and who would often fall off the waggon and give up, don't be too hard on yourself!! The way I see it, we still have to live and go out and enjoy ourselves so don't beet yourself up. We were at my parents last night and I did...
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    Post your Xmas gain...

    Well I went to class this morning, and to my absolute amazement, I have lost 2lbs since last Saturday!!:rolleyes: I was ill for 2 days from boxing day with a sickness bug but even so, I made up for it the other 5 days with naughty foods and drink!! Last Saturday, I gained 3lbs so overall...
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    Falling off the wagon early!

    Oh yes, I could have written this post myself!! I vowed to be good right until xmas eve weigh-in but haven't succeeded very well this week! Until Tuesday, I had resisted anything bad but now I just can't seem to stop myself. Mince pies and mulled wine keep calling! My aim is to not give up...
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    Thinking about xmas food and sw!!

    I have been on SW since September and have currently lost 16lbs. I still have a long way to go! Every year, for as long as I can remember, the whole of December turns into one big eating binge, party food, mince pies, loads of alcohol, etc, etc. Basically I give up on SW then regret it in...
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    We had the squash and tomato curry out of the mag!! It was lush! Followed by a muller for afters to cool my mouth down!lol.
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    SW vs CD!

    Ok, anyone else been in my shoes!? I am currently 17 stone 4lbs and so far on SW, in 10 weeks, I have lost just 12lbs. I am also exercising so thought this would help increase my weight loss, but if anything, it has slowed down. I have done the CD in the past and had fab results but when...
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    Weight loss completely slowed down since joining the gym.

    Thank you for your comments!! I drink plently anyway, always have done, and I am on a basic programme from the gym due to how un-fit I was/still am!! Weigh in night tonight so we shall see!
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    Weight loss completely slowed down since joining the gym.

    I have been on SW for 2 months now and have lost just 11lbs, (I have about 8 stones to lose.) Not long after I joined the gym, just doing the treadmill, bike, stretching and swimming, 3-4 times a week! In the past 4 weeks, my weight loss has dropped to just 1/2lb a week and I am following SW...
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    Green Days What was your lowest point/or the situ or thought that made you join sw?

    Mine was (is!) not wanting to be the fat friend, all my friends are of a slimish build. Being so unfit that after running up and down stairs twice with washing, I felt like my heart was going to beat out of my chest and I was going to pass out so I now go to the gym too!
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    Does any one just use frozen/tinned vegetables?

    Nearly all of my veg is frozen. Even before sw, I have always brought frozen veg. I only buy fresh onions, leeks, spuds and bns. Tinned veg tends to be tomatos and mushy peas. We eat basic veg and the only time I buy fresh is for xmas day and sunday lunch if we have visitors! I find it...
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    Pics now ive lost just over 4 stone

    Wow - well done!! You are an inspiration and have had fab weight losses every week!! Are you doing EE, Red or Green days? I really need my weight loss to speed up!
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    Where do you do your food shopping

    I can't believe no one has mentioned Iceland!! I buy all my frozen meat, poultry, veg and fresh fruit from Iceland aswell as bread, milk, cereals, etc. I tend to shop between Iceland/Tesco/Asda and I spend £70-80 per week for 2 adults, 2 kids and a dog. We eat a lot of meat so I don't...
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    swimming

    I go swimming 3-4 times a week and swim 1/2 mile each time. I have also done the aquafit class which is good but then something else has always come up but I am giving it another go on Monday! Swimming is an all over workout, I'm not sure about the toning thing but I love swimming so its an...
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    What do you eat to get bigger weight losses?

    I am on my 8th week of SW, and so far have lost just 11lbs. Whilst I am quite pleased, I have stuck within my syns allowance each day and go swimming for 40 minutes every day, something I never did before joining sw. I really thought the exercise would help but for my weight loss it isn't and...
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    Does anyone else find slimming world expensive?

    My shopping bill for 4 of us averages £80-£85 per week. I mainly shop in Tesco and Iceland. We eat a lot of meat based meals but I buy frozen meat from Iceland which I find quite cheap in comparison to fresh and value lines from Tesco. We also eat mainly frozen veg and I buy the big bags...
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    cant believe im excited about this!

    Love joe's sausages here but can't justify the postage charges at the mo!! Really wished there was a butcher around me that sold low syn, nice sausages!!
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    We are having pork steaks, actifry roasties, cauliflower cheese, broccoli, carrotts, yorki puds and gravy!! All syned of course for me ;)
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    On SW, do you sometimes feel like a party pooper?!

    I am meant to be going to my sisters step-daughters 18th birthday party tonight which will just involve lots of ladies sitting in a community centre, providing their own food and drink, and just a general get-together. Now, I won't know anyone there apart from my sister, the birthday girl and...
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    Freezer friendly foods?

    I often don't have much time to cook in the week and rely on the freezer for some meals! I also like shopping at Iceland but have found it a struggle since joining SW. I need to know what freezer friendly "ready" foods I can buy with little or no syns to fill my freezer!! Apart from frozen...
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    Dh is just lighting the bbq!! We are having pork and lamb steaks with minted new potatoes and salad! Followed by strawberries (for me) and jam tarts for dh and the kids for afters!! Yum, yum!!
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    half a stone in 2 weeks!!!!!!!!!!

    I am absolutely chuffed to bits after weigh-in tonight! Last week in my first week, I lost 4lbs, this week, I've lost 3lbs!! I have done SW so many times but not once have I lost so much in two weeks!! I also joined a gym 2 weeks ago and have been swimming loads so I definately think this...
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    Soon to re-join sw and possibly the gym?!

    Is it possible to get good weight loss results when sticking to the SW plan and attending the gym? My plan is to rejoin sw when I get back off my hols on 3 September (lost 6.5lbs a few weeks back but have re-gained,) and also john the local gym for exercise! I hear so many mixed views about...
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    Bad night's sleep, breakfast sounds revolting

    I never really eat breakfast either,or if I do, its a "cooked" type brunch/breakfast about 11.30ish. I work term-time tho so only do this really on work days. It was my birthday at the weekend and from last Monday till Saturday, I had 4 meals out and lots of alcohol (not looking forward to...
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    Loss of appetite

    I have had a great birthday weekend and since last Monday, have had lots of meals out and alcohol! Since Saturday tho, I seem to have lost my appetite and feel bloated. I am not complaining about the loss of appetitie as I am usually a big eater but I cannot be motivated to cook or eat...
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    1/2 Syn Fruit Roulade!!

    OMW, I made this roulade this afternoon, exactly to the recipe using just sweetened quark and it was delicious!! I say "was" cos the whole family devoured it within minutes!! I am going to make another one in the week but with a chocolate options added.
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    Eeeew bad tummy ache!

    Yesterday was my birthday and since Thursday its been a round of meals, drinking and more meals! I feel absolutely bloated today, have a wicked sore throat and feel generally urgh! We had some chip shop chips yesterday and they repeated on me all day yesterday, I didn't particularly enjoy...
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    Happy, Happy, Happy!!!!

    Just got back from my weekly weigh-in and in two weeks I have lost 6lbs!!! :) I was worried this week as I have had a few meals out so would have been happy to have stayed the same. When the consultant weighed me and said I'd lost 3.5lbs, I couldn't believe it! I must have done something...
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    Bad week/bad start to the summer hols

    Last week was my first weigh-in and I lost 2.5lbs. Unfortnately tho this week, it has gone wrong. It started on Saturday with a chinese and indian takeaway with friends, last night going for an indian with a friend and a Mcdonalds with the kids today! I tried to make wise choices for each of...
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    Going out for an indian tonight - help!!

    My friend is taking me out for an indian for my birthday tonight and whilst I love indian food, its rare we go out for one or have a takeaway. I haven't had a brill few days on SW so have got back on track today and don't want to fall off the waggon tonight! I would usually go for tikka...
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    What have you just eaten??

    2 Alpen light bars (hexb!) and a banana.
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    Help - surviving the school holidays!!

    I posted something similar last week but I have decided to be prepared and still only buy SW friendly treats that we can all have whilst at home!! Its going out that I struggle with!
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    SW and the school holidays!

    We tend to eat out a lot more over the summer hols and when at home, I snack a lot more and there is only so much fruit I can eat!! I need to get a list going I think and stick to it.
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    SW and the school holidays!

    Its the opposite for me when the schools are off!
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    SW and the school holidays!

    Any tips for getting through the next 6 weeks without giving in to too much temptation!! Me and my two 8 year olds break up tomorrow and I am wanting to keep focused but find it difficult at the best of times, let alone in the school holidays! How do you cope, do you do things differently...
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    What have you just eaten??

    A mug shot and scan bran! Now off to have strawberries and egg custard!
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    What have you just eaten??

    A punnet of piccato cherries, couldn't leave them alone!
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    How strict are you?

    erm, I don't do a food diary, get too obsessed with them! but I do weigh my hex's and plan, plan, plan my meals and syns a week at a time. I am not very good at filling a 1/3 of my plate with superfree foods but find it easier to include them in a meal, ie, a casserole, chilli, etc. I lay my...
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    How many times have you rejoined SW?!

    I have lost count of how many times I have joined Sw. I always loose a few lbs and then gain + more. So far in my current book, this is my 3rd re-join and I have said it will be my last!
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    Never done cooking, washing up & shopping!!

    See now a dishwasher and frozen veg are my best friends!! I can cook but hate all the faffing so easy, simple meals all the way in my house and tough if dh and my kids don't like it!
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    I have cooked a whole chicken with the intention of doing a roast dinner but its now changed to chicken, actifry chips and salad!
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    How do you make your lasagne?
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    SW on a budget?

    I know this has probably been posted loads before, but I wonder if you have any tips for SW on a budget! I try to keep our weekly shopping bill to around £80 for 2 adults, 2 kids and a small dog! Fruit alone tho has cost me a small fortune in Tesco this morning and that will be gone by...
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    Me and dh have had steak, actifry wedges and peas! Was delish!
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    Mixed emotions.

    I constantly feel like this every day, BUT, unlike me, you are going to SW, you are exercising, you can get into smaller clothes, and you have lost 2 stone!! I manage to lose a few lbs and then put it back on and more. I am currently 18 stone and I am so ashamed I have let it get this bad...
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    What made you choose Slimming world?

    Just curious really! In view today of Pauline Quirke loosing 6 stones in a matter of months on the Lighter Light diet, I have been thinking about the types of diets/healthy eating plans out there. I have tried them all over the years (apart from LL,) and haven't kept the weight off with any...
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    Sounds yum!! I love curry. Do you have a recipe?
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    Being honest and realistic - SW what are the chances?

    Suzie, you and I sound very similar!! I to lost 3 stones on the cambridge diet a few years ago in a very short space of time and have seeked out my local counsellor with the view to doing it again but know it wouldn't work for me now!! I really need to take stock and make a decision. I am...
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    When is the new mag in the shops?

    As title! I know its out at classes but I just want to buy a copy from the shop!
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    Being honest and realistic - SW what are the chances?

    I have about 8 stones to lose and have tried and failed so many diets in the past, I have lost count. I have also tried SW so many times, you would think I would know the plan inside out!! My ? is, if sticking to SW 100%, with perhaps the occassional treat, how quick should I be able to shift...
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    Sw or CD!

    Hi, Here goes! I am currently on SW but in 3 weeks have lost a grand total of 2lbs :( I weigh 17st 6lbs so have a lot to loose! I did the CD 4 years ago with great success and lost 3 stone in 4 months. I remember feeling fab and really well! I have had many failed attempts since then...
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    Can't loose weight

    In 3 weeks on SW I have lost just 2lbs which for someone like me weighing 17st 6lbs is dire. Tonight I gained 1/2 lb :( I have given food diaries in to my consultant and on what I have eaten (I have been very truthful,) weighing all heathly extras, loads of fruit and veg, water, etc she can't...
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    secret to will power and determinaton

    The only way I will succeed this time around is if I just thing about ME! Take last night for eg, we went to a friends 40th and there were some larger ladies their who looked lovely and ooozed confidence and being overweight wasn't an issue for them. I then get to thinking, erm, maybe I could...
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    We had chicken marinated in fat free greek yoghurt and mint, served with SW wedges, roasted tomatoes and peas!! Nom, nom!
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    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    I am into Iceland at the moment. Granted, I couldn't do a full shop their but could do about 80% of one! Their basics like bread, milk, eggs and yoghurts are loads cheaper than the large supermarkets. I have started buy their frozen meats which is much cheaper and there is no waste. If you...
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    Favourite Breakfast--Whats yours??

    2 X chocolate weetabix with a bit of water to soften, chopped banana and a vanilla muller light! yum!
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    OMG - I am mortified!

    We went to a wedding reception last night and photos have now been posted on facebook. I obviously know I carry weight (hence SW!) and I currenty weigh 17st 8lb, but never really see or think how big I am until I see it in photos, if that makes sense. I am absolutely mortified by what I...
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    Iceland frozen lean beef mince

    Does anyone know how many syns is in this mince? Cheers!
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    Fell off the wagon yesterday!

    Me to!! Friday night I went to a friends and I had oven chips and pizza, follwed by 2 bottles of lager! Last night we went to a wedding reception and whilst I had something sw friendly to eat before we went, I just couldn't resist the buffet! I cannot even remember how much cake, samosas...
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    Puddings Lady A's Nutella Cupcakes

    Wow, me and the kids have made these this morning and they are a hit!! Only problem I have found is the sponge sticks to the casings. Anyone else found this? Next time, I think I might make them in the silicone muffin cases and do 12 instead of 24. They will still only be 2-3 syns each...
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    WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? Share with me as I have shared mine!

    I only rejoined SW a couple of weeks ago and have quite a bit of motivation but the main ones are that spring to mind are, I am sick of sore, uncomfortable chaffing when my huge size 22 thighs slap together in the warm weather. I hate feeling like cr*p from my high fat, cake diet. My...
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    Share your weekly shopping

    I like Lidl and Aldi and at the moment, I love Iceland!! tbh tho I prefer to shop online as I can keep within my weekly budget of £80 for 4 of us and a dog and that includes loads of fresh fruit (only tend to buy frozen veggies!) Funily enough, if I did a weekly shop at Lidl or Aldi, I would...
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    Very disapointed with 1st weeks weigh-in

    Hi, I had between 5-10 syns a day. TBH, I know its very easy to say, but I have stuck to the EE plan like glue. I have done it before and had success. I have enjoyed everything I have eaten, haven't felt deprived, wee'd for England which is a good sign!! and generally feel a lot better...
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    How Do You Think You've Done This Week?

    Well its my first week and I thought I had done really well (1/3 superfree, water,) and all that. Went to a different class tonight and have STS. Absolutely zilch. Sat here now questioning the whole healthy eating thing and whats the point.
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    Very disapointed with 1st weeks weigh-in

    Well in the first week I have lost absolutely nothing, not one measly lb :( I have done the plan to the letter and I have eaten so much fruit and veg, and drank so much water, you could sink a ship. Gutted isn't the word. I really feel like going to the chip shop and am sat here thinking, I...
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    Bricking it about first weight in tomorrow...

    Its my first weigh in too tonight and whilst I have followed the plan an ate enough fruit and veg to sink a ship, I ain't convinced I've lost anything. I don't weigh myself at home but always go to class feeling as tho I have had a bad week!! I also loose weight very slowly.
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    Its first weigh in night for me tonight :flirt2: so its lasagne for us, using up some of my non-sw jars from the cupboard!! Dh and kids will have large helpings with chips, mine will be a small portion of lasagne with salad!
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    Who else has more energy?

    TBH, my diet until Tuesday consisted off no breakfast and maybe peanut butter on toast at 11am-ish and nothing else until tea-time (cakes and chocolate as snacks inbetween!) so no wonder I was constantly sluggish!! Eating properly and three meals a day definately helps me!
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    Lentil curry recipe anyone?

    At a previous sw class there was a red lentil curry recipe going around but its been such a long time ago but I remember members saying how yummy it was!! Does anyone have anything like this or similar? I fancy making a curry without meat for a change!
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    Who else has more energy?

    Ok, so I only re-joined SW on Tuesday, but already I have noticed a huge surge in my energy levels! For the last couple of days, I have woken of a morning feeling more alert. I haven't felt tired or sluggish like I did this time last week and have generally felt more motivated to do stuff...
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    We had gammon, actifry roasties, cabbage, carrots, broccoli, one yorki pud for me and gravy!! nom,nom!!
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    What annoys you about your slimming world class

    No, definately not just you! There are another couple of consultants I like and if it fails on a Tuesday, I will give them a try!! Problem is, these C's are so popular, their classes are huge. Other than that, there are loads of classes around here but the C's are rubbish!
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    What annoys you about your slimming world class

    I think I have been to most of the classes around the area!! I re-joined a local class a few weeks ago and the consultant was cr*p (she has just started but has no motivation and was in a previous class that I used to attend, she hasn't lost a stone yet!) Not because of the C, but I wasn't able...
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    Chicken wrapped in bacon with jersey spuds and spinach!
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    Homemade chilli-con-carne with rice (or jackets) not sure yet!! Followed by mixed fruit and greek yoghurt! Nom, nom!
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    Sausages

    Sainsbury's BGTY cumberland ones here too go recommended!! I have just brought some of the quorn cumberland sausages this morning as they were raving about them in class last night! They are on offer at Sainsburys at the mo.
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    whats for lunch

    As its the school hols and me and the kids are at home today, we are having actifry wedges with ham and mushroom omelettes!
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    Anyone restarting today...

    I have rejoined tonight! I am the heaviest I have ever been so feel quite mortified at the mo!
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    Do you keep to the same SW class and time every week?

    When I did SW in the past, I always kept to the same evening class, however, now, I work as and when during the day and dh works shifts. We have two children and I wouldn't really want to take them to a SW class with me, unless it was an emergency!! Anyhow, I have been done SW on and off for...
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    How do you follow SW whilst on holiday/kids off?!

    OMW, I must be the only one then that stresses with food when its the school holidays!!
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    How do you follow SW whilst on holiday/kids off?!

    I have been yo-yoing with SW for some months now but have vowed to go back to class tomorrow and start again. Problem is, I have two 8 year olds that break up from school tomorrow for a week and already I am paniking about food/eating out next week!! If I don't go to class tomorrow tho that...
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    Do you plan your meals and if so, whats on offer!!

    Ok, so I have finally bitten the bullet and re-joined SW this morning. I am just trying to do a meal plan for the week and an internet grocery shop to stock up! Do you find it easier to follow plan when you plan your meals? If you have meals planned (especially evening meals,) whats on the...
  107. R

    What is/was your reason/motivation to lose weight?

    Thanx guys for your motivational stories. I can really relate to them and do feel the same! Today we did a 2 mile walk for Cubs and I was absolutely shattered at the end of it and have felt tired all day!! I remember doing the same walk 2 years ago but a lot healthier and fitter and it was...
  108. R

    What is/was your reason/motivation to lose weight?

    I have about 7 stones to lose and feel my confidence is at an all time low at the moment which isn't just weight related but is a big contributing factor. I have done every diet going, including SW on and off for years and know I should be losing weight. I know what I should be doing and...
  109. R

    Slimming and depression

    I have done SW for years on and off and I am very overweight (need to lose about 7 stones.) I am feeling quite down about a lot of things in my life at the moment and I believe a lot of it may be weight related as I hate the way I look and feel in myself. Before I burden the docs, I want to...
  110. R

    What are the regular foods on your shopping list?

    I have rejoined SW after several failed attempts and aim to stick with it this time. I try and food shop just once a week and want to stock up on lots of free foods, especially frozen and tinned, for convenience. So what regular foods are on your shopping lists every week, need some...
  111. R

    SW chips compared to oven chips

    I invested in an acti-fry before xmas and its the best thing I have ever brought!! Chips are like "real" Chips!
  112. R

    Feeling disapointed and if its worth it (weigh in)

    In two weeks on SW I have lost the measly sum of 3lbs :( 2.5lb first week, 0.5lb this. I have never been a big loser even tho I am 17 stone but even so, I have stuck to the plan and not gone over my syns allowance in two weeks. I have done SW many times and have had greater loses in the first...
  113. R

    Feeling disapointed and if its worth it (weigh in)

    In two weeks on SW I have lost the measly sum of 3lbs :( 2.5lb first week, 0.5lb this. I have never been a big loser even tho I am 17 stone but even so, I have stuck to the plan and not gone over my syns allowance in two weeks. I have done SW many times and have had greater loses in the...
  114. R

    Meals for a very tight budget...

    I am new to SW (this time - have done it before!) and have found buying my fruit and veg from Aldi or Lidl is way cheaper than the big supermarkets. I have saved loads the last two weeks doing this! I have a slow cooker so also buy cheaper cuts of meat.
  115. R

    SLOW COOKER RECIPES

    I mainly cook joints of meat in my slow cooker as I am not very adventurous either! I did a gammon joint in mine yesterday which I marinaded in a little honey and wholegrain mustard for very little syns. I served it with salad and jacket potatoes and I used the rest of the gammon today for a...
  116. R

    Any quick and easy soup recipes?

    I re-joined SW yesterday and want to get into the habit of making soups to snack on or for lunch. So far I have made pea, ham and mint soup out of one of my books which has been demolished by my one son, dh and myself!! Any other quick and easy recipes please? I am doing EE.
  117. R

    What is your motivation?

    Having done every diet on the planet, from Weight Watchers to the Cambridge and Slimming World more times that I care to remember, I wonder what if anything has been my motivation. My last attempt at SW was earlier this year and it took many months but I lost in excess of a stone to fit...
  118. R

    Joes sausages

    Joes Sausages! Our consultant brought a list in on Wednesday for Joe's sausages and was taking orders. I know in the past, he has been talked about on here!! I love sausages and really miss em (bit fed up of Quorn and tesco/asda cumberland ones now!!) At £3.40 a pack tho, they need to be...
  119. R

    joe's meat in sauce

    What is joes sauce??!!
  120. R

    Ok - here goes and what are the chances!!??

    Thanx guys, I must say you are a friendly bunch compared to some forums!!lol. I just love food, full stop! I tend to have 2-3 good weeks where I lose 1 1/2-2lb a time and then get complaceant which leads to a bad couple of weeks where I can easily gain 2-3lbs overall so its a vicious circle...
  121. R

    Ok - here goes and what are the chances!!??

    Hi, I have been a SW member since September last year and haven't even managed to lose my first stone yet :mad: and I have a total of about 6 to lose! I lose motivation so quickly and it has so got to the point now where I am paniking as my sisters wedding is 10 weeks away and my bridesmaid...
  122. R

    A bit about me!!

    Hi! I have finally made the step of making an appointment with a local CD counsellor tomorrow evening. I did the CD over 3 years ago and within 4 months lost 3 stones but then put it all back on! I mess about dieting and I am just fed up of it now. Last September my sister asked me to be...
  123. R

    Easy soup recipes then please!!

    So come on then, following on from last nights programme on the BBC, I am desperate for some easy, few ingredient, cheap soup recipes!! Usually buy the tinned varieties but fancy making my own for a change!!lOL. Your ideas please!
  124. R

    O/T: Jobs?I

    I am currently a part-time administrator working for a plumbing merchants, soon to hand my notice in tho and become a school dinner lady (or the correct title - a Lunchtime Supervisor!!) With two littlies at school, we struggle with the holidays and I desperately need a term-time job. It will...
  125. R

    Has anyone tried....

    I use artificial sweetener in mine too!! I have a very sweet tooth!
  126. R

    Tasting sessions at group

    We had one in our group last Thursday, I made a chocolate cake!! The leader made syn free samosa's and I am now addicted!lol. Someone else did syn free crisps made out of lasagne sheets! Wonderful!
  127. R

    'Fried' eggs

    I start off cooking my eggs in a frying pan with fry light then when the white part is cooked, I lower the heat, spray again with fry light and cover the pan. Perfect!! You can carry on cooking egg for as long or as little as you like depending how runny you like your yolk. Even dh and the...
  128. R

    "tinned" foods free on sw?

    Apart from Baked beans, spaghetti and raviolli, what other "tinned meals" are free on SW, either green or red days? I need some convenience foods for a lunch-time at work to chuck in the microwave and tins are quite easy I think!! Any suggestions?
  129. R

    How do you make the perfect syn free SW chips?

    I just cannot get these SW syn free chips right! They never look like the pictures and end up being a mushy burnt mess!! How do you do yours - please!!
  130. R

    Tips and hints for running

    I am on week two of the beginners programme off the Bupa website. The only thing I have attempted to eat before going out is a banana but then I'm still in very early stages so don't really need anything! I only get the chance to go out of an evening, so I aim for between 5-6pm and then I...
  131. R

    Getting vouchers from the doctor

    Our doctors only do the referal scheme for Weight Watchers!
  132. R

    Anyone food shop at Lidl or Aldi on SW?

    Well I went to Lidl to do my shop last night and I must admit I wasn't that impressed!! I ended up spending nearly £100 and still need to get other bits from Tesco or Asda (like fromage frais!) and theres only four of us in the household!! We eat so many own branded stuff anyway that Lidl's...
  133. R

    Cheat nights!

    I usually have a choc bar or packet of crisps. I have to limit myself otherwise, I would pick at the bad stuff all night after a weigh-in!! As for a main meal, I usually use a cooking-sauce which is high in syns or this week it will be fajitas!!
  134. R

    bit the bullet

    Well done on getting back on track! As for the running, I started last week and am now into week 2! I'm following the begginers programme on the Bupa site. I think theres a post that I did about running on page 2!!
  135. R

    4 stone loss, pics in profile album

    wow - what an inspiration!! You look great! Well done!!
  136. R

    Anyone food shop at Lidl or Aldi on SW?

    I am getting a bit fed up of Tesco but do find that I can buy everything for their to see me through a SW week!! I am not keen on Asda's fresh produce so stay away from their but as we are also trying to keep to a more strict budget, I was thinking of trying Aldi or Lidl later!! My ? is, do...
  137. R

    Do you stick with 3 meals a day, or are you a snacker?

    I generally snack on a morning, especially the four days a week I am at work! Cereals just don't fill me up so I start eating at 9.30am and have until 12.30pm (lunch-time) to have 2 cereal bars, a mug shot, 3 pieces of fruit and a yoghurt. That works better for me than having a set breakfast...
  138. R

    Morrisons Eat Smart Sausages

    Are they any good? My friend has just brought me four packs into work cos we don't have a morrisons near to where I live so I am stocking up!! Also, was thinking of making a sausage casserole with one pack! Any recipe ideas?
  139. R

    anyone run as a form of exercise?

    Thanx guys!! I am starting on my own purely cos I am fed up waiting for my sister to come with me (she is at sw too!) At the same time, two other friends asked me to join them in their beginner training in March ready for the race for life we are all doing at the end of June and I said no on...
  140. R

    anyone run as a form of exercise?

    And if so, how does it fit in with your SW plan?? I am currently on day two of my beginners training programme. I can't run to save my life at the mo and have a lot of weight to shift but apparently running is supposed to shift it! :rolleyes: and I can't afford a gym membership so I figure...
  141. R

    What exercise do you do?

    I am on day two of my beginners running programme!! Never run before in my life but apparently it does shift the weight!
  142. R

    here goes again!!! back on it!!!!!!!!

    Good luck! Perhaps you can incorporate the healthy meals in with the whole family too! Thats what I'm planning on doing and if they don't eat it - tough!
  143. R

    Hash brown recipe anyone?

    I adore hash browns but the ready made ones are so fattening!! Does anyone have a recipe to make your own SW ones? Thanx
  144. R

    what are we all having for lunch? x

    I'm trying an experiment at work today!lol. I have cooked potato wedges in a dish that I've topped with some sweet chilli baked beans and HE cheese and chucked in the oven! Should be ready in about half an hour! I've also got lasagne for back-up if it fails!lol.
  145. R

    Frying eggs with frylight

    I spray a small frying pan with fry light, heat the pan and then add the egg(s). Reduce the heat, so its like simmering and then ocassionally, spray the yolk with fry light until cooked! I find cooking the eggs on a low heat is the secret!!lol.
  146. R

    Need a good kick up the bum!!

    Still need that kicking!! My consultant called me this morning to say he has had to change his class times tonight and I physically cannot get their at the new time. Feel even worse now. Grrr.
  147. R

    Need a good kick up the bum!!

    Having had two failed attempts at SW and countless other diets, I really need a good kick up the bum! I have a bad day which leads to a bad week and now I've had two really bad weeks :( I have so much weight to lose but it never comes off quick enough (wish I could wake up and be thin!!lol.)...
  148. R

    is anyone else a bit sceptical of EE??

    I felt very unsure about EE when I rejoined in January but in 3 weeks, I have lost 5 1/2 lbs! Ok, my losses have been more when doing green days but I just luv EE and the freedom it gives! I can honestly say, I don't feel like I'm on a diet! So long as I can lose a 1lb a week, I'll be...
  149. R

    Pressure Cooker....anyone have?

    We had one as a wedding present 7 years ago. It never came out of the box so I gave it away a couple of years ago! Sorry doesn't answer your ? but I only buy electrical kitchen items now that I know I will use!
  150. R

    What time for brekki/dinner/tea?

    I am trying to get into a better routine with meal times and wondered what time you have breakfast, dinner and tea? Breakfast is at work 4 days a week so usually eat that about 10ish, lunch is then 12.30ish but then tea at the moment is not until 7ish so I have a big gap between dinner and...
  151. R

    extra easy

    I have rejoined SW and am currently in my third week. I started off on EE and lost 3lbs the first week and 1 1/2lbs last week. I am really pleased with that cos I haven't felt like I'm on a diet and it fits in really well with all the family, we can all eat the same and I don't have to plan so...
  152. R

    where can I find thjs recipes

    Now our consultant is great and advises to have the cous cous cake (within moderation of course!) rather than the chocolate or crisp! I love it too and usually make 2 a week, even dh and the kids like it! In the past it never affected my weight loss but then this is my first week of re-join...
  153. R

    Not convinced this EE plan is working

    This is my first week on the EE plan and I am due to be weighed in tomorrow night. I really don't feel like I have lost weight and my scales at home are showing a gain :confused: Surely this can't work? I really don't feel like I'm on a diet but I have followed the plan with just a few...
  154. R

    Extra Easy EE weigh in week 3

    Well done! Glad the EE plan is working for you!
  155. R

    message for raquelscatt

    Not far at all then!!
  156. R

    message for raquelscatt

    Sorry to be nosey then, but whereabouts in Halesowen, my children go to Colley Lane School, kind of classed as halesowen and my sister lives on Lyde Green!! I spend more time in Halesowen than in Quarry Bank!!
  157. R

    message for raquelscatt

    Ha!! Well I live in Quarry Bank, back of the Thorns Road to be more exact! Whereabouts are you then?
  158. R

    First weigh-in

    Well done, thats great!! BTW, where abouts in the Midlands are you from? I live by the Merry Hill Centre and will be returning to SW tonight!!
  159. R

    Brekki and lunch ideas on EE please!

    When I did SW before, I used to have cereal on work-days for breakfast and a sandwich type lunch! (using the 2 HE's) on a green or red day. I like the idea of EE but as only 1 HE is allowed in a day, i need ideas for breakfasts or lunches as I wouldn't really want to count bread or cereals as...
  160. R

    Food shopping on SW - the basics?

    I am returning to SW on Thursday but want to get some foods in ready tomorrow afternoon as this is the only opportunity I have to go food shopping until the weekend!! What would you say are the "basics" or best foods I need to get started?
  161. R

    Madferret!!!

    Hi If its not too much trouble, I would like the recipes for both please!! Thanx
  162. R

    Madferret!!!

    I am having problems sending a PM and wondered if you can list the ingredients for the beef curry you made in your slow cooker!! I brought one last night and fancy making the curry tomorrow (trying bolognaise today!) Many thanx
  163. R

    How much do you all spend on shopping a week???

    Wot about filling up on Jacket spuds and frozen veg is often cheaper than fresh and just as good! My sister is often on a very tight budget and follows sw. She has many green days cos she says they are cheaper than the red!
  164. R

    Anyone done SW after a meal replacement diet?

    Thanx for that! Thats what I need to hear!
  165. R

    Anyone done SW after a meal replacement diet?

    I did the Cambridge Diet two years ago and successfully lost 3 stones but gained it all + more :( I have also had a failed attempt at SW but that was purely because it was not the right time and other stuff got in the way! Anyway, I have nearly completed 2 weeks on the Cambridge Diet but...
  166. R

    What is this Extra Easy plan?

    I lost nearly a stone on SW just before Christmas but unfortunately, having had a major blow out for a month, have gained it all again :mad: I am planning to get back to class next week and have brought the new SW magazine showing this EE plan but don't really understand it! Just wondered...
  167. R

    Any one a fan of the BEANFEASTS???

    I have used it to make a chilli with quorn mince! My sister makes a quick shepherds pie too with the Asda savoury mince one which is free (i think) on a green day.
  168. R

    Thinking of joining ww - anyone doing the core plan?

    Right, I have been refered by my doctors to ww but I didn't get on too well with the points plan before. I found it easy to cheat and needed more food!:rolleyes: Anyway, I have been told about the core plan and apparently its a little similar to Slimming World? Just wondered if anyone else...
  169. R

    CD to SW....

    Hi CD is the Cambridge Diet (meal replacement) I did CD early last year and lost 3 stones in 4 months but have put all but a couple of lbs back on. I have had so many failed attempts at CD and WW since June last year that I finally decided enoughs enough and I'm off to SW tonight having...
  170. R

    gained 1 lb

    I too find I gain if I exercise! Can't win! Good luck for next week.
  171. R

    cant get back into it

    I know exactly how you feel! I am on day 6 of "supposed" to be the 790/1000 plan but have struggled with it and am due my weigh in tonight. I cannot do SS (for health reasons) but the 790 or 1000 plan just gives me a license to eat! I have really tried sticking to the foods tho. I am...
  172. R

    Just a little advice about cakes

    I am on week one too and it was my twin boys 5th birthday on Sunday and I did have a piece of brithday cake!! I did however tell my counsellor my intention to do this, its only once a year and tbh if it was a case of a piece of birthday cake and the start of the 790 CD plan or feed my face...
  173. R

    CD Savoury Drink or Marigold Bouillon

    My CD counsellor allows the savoury or bullion drink from day one, if you ask for it! She doesn't really advertise the "extras" as such! Again, if its a case of breaking the diet........then have some! Its my lifeline. I buy the Bullion from Tesco, much cheaper
  174. R

    790/1000 Kcal Plan

    Just wondered if anyone else is following the 790 or 1000 Kcal plan and what kind of weight loss results you are getting. I went back to my old cousellor on Friday and between us, we agreed that SS is just not for me and she has set me on the 790 with 3 cambridge meals Mon-Fri and the 1000...
  175. R

    Can I join you again!

    Firstly, I just want to say what an inspiration you are and wow, what fantastic weight losses!! :) Please don't make the same mistakes that I made last year. I lost 3 stone between Jan-April on the CD and going to the gym 3 times a week, taking me from 16 1/2 stone and size 20 clothes to 13...
  176. R

    ONLY 14 POUNDS TO GO!!!!!!

    Well done! Can't imagine how you must be feeling!!
  177. R

    advice and any help pls

    Hi Judy Just wanted to say Hi, I too am from the CD site and supposed to be on a re-start this week!! I cannot stick to CD tho at the mo, the shakes have no appeal whatsover even tho last year I lost 3 stones on them in 4 months but unfortunately gained 1 1/2 stone and still have 5 stones to...
  178. R

    Anyone else worried??

    I have been weighed today and gained 2lbs :( I can only blame myself, I haven't been able to get back on track since going out for a meal over a week ago and I suppose for what I have eaten these last few days, a 2lb gain isn't too bad. My cd counsellor perhaps feels that I should have...
  179. R

    Anyone else worried??

    have been weighed today and gained 2lbs I can only blame myself, I haven't been able to get back on track since going out for a meal over a week ago and I suppose for what I have eaten these last few days, a 2lb gain isn't too bad. My cd counsellor perhaps feels that I should have a break...
  180. R

    WANTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOST MOJO'S PLEASE!

    Mine went over a week ago and I still can't find it! Must make an effort to!
  181. R

    Wanting to maintain till the New Year, possible??

    Do you think I could maintain the weight I have already lost by having 2 shakes a day and a "proper" evening meal, aswell as the water, obviously!? I am seeing my cd counsellor tomorrow but am really struggling to get back on track with ss at the mo as we have quite a few meals out/social...
  182. R

    New to this site!!

    Hi I want to lose about 4 stone (maybe more!) Well done of your fab weight loss!
  183. R

    New to this site!!

    I just wanted to say hi and what a fab site this is!! :wave_cry: My cd counsellor gave me the info and speaks very highly about it!!lol. Anyway, just a little introduction as I could really do with support right now. I lost 3 stone on the CD diet earlier in the year, taking me from 16 1/2...
  184. R

    Hi and how much water!!

    Hi, I just wanted to introduce myself. :wave_cry: My name is Rachel and I live in Quarry Bank, West Midlands!! I have re-joined the CD having lost 3 stone at the beginning of the year and gaining 1 and a half stone since June :cry: I have been on the CD for 2 weeks but have only lost 5lbs...
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