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  1. judimac

    New starter - grocery must haves ?

    I use Aldi lighter than light mayo instead of butter/spread , as a tablespoon is 0 pts
  2. judimac

    Being treated differently because of geing a big guy

    One friend I went with asked the consultant not to include her when doing Body Magic. You could have a word and say you don't want to be asked for a target, the consultant would have to comply.
  3. judimac

    Snacking help needed!

    I sometimes save my HEB and eat Weetabix crunchy bran as a snack. It takes ages to eat them one at a time.
  4. judimac

    Weekly or Daily Syns

    I always used to count down from 105, and spend the majority on friday and saturday, usually on wine! Since New Year I have been on dry January. I find I have more syns than I know what to do with! I am counting daily, but I don't seem to be losing any more than when I had my Merlot :sigh:
  5. judimac

    *waves* Newbie here!

    I wasn't impressed much with my group either at first. Most people seemed to go with a friend and I sat there like Billy no mates!. But if you stick with it then, eventually your face seems to fit and you get much more intereaction. I find leaders very variable (I've been through quite a few!)...
  6. judimac

    When you get to target what will you treat yourself to ?

    Loads of matching underwear :-)
  7. judimac

    changes to plans

    Extra virgin olive oil is no longer an HEB.
  8. judimac

    Simply Filling WI RESULT

    I'm going to class tomorrow and I'm looking forward to being in control.
  9. judimac

    Has anyone else fallen in love with the Asia book?

    I love the Vietnammese chicken, and the Coconut and tamarind dhal was good. I'm sure the amount of dark soy in the chicken chow mein is wrong tho, far too much, you don't use tablespoons of the stuff in other chinese recipes, it was far too salty.The mango and prawn curry was good too.Nice and...
  10. judimac

    Countdown to hip replacement!

    SO! After putting a stone on over the winter, due to buying Paul Hollywood's book and overdosing on bread, and lemon drizzle cake :eek:, I got my backside into gear after Christmas and went back to SW. Lost a bit, then moved and , yes you guessed it , went back to SW! I have lost 7.5lbs in the...
  11. judimac

    Where is the weight going??

    Measure UNDER your bust! That's where I see the biggest difference.
  12. judimac

    Finally reached Overweight BMI!

    Brilliant!
  13. judimac

    I'm new too! *DISCLAIMER- may require tissues when reading*

    I have the t-shirt for depression, and it's very hard to concentrate at times. I think that you need to take time out to plan what you're going to have each day. I know that some mugshots are free, but they aren't low in calories . Could you do a pack up of pasta and things like peppers...
  14. judimac

    How does extra easy work? I cant see how you can lose weight eating all that food

    Cooked white rice 100g 114 cals Sugar 100g 389cals So where would you eat 100g sugar?
  15. judimac

    Green Days: dont no what to do with Tofu

    Sorry but I had to laugh at the last comment :) I have tried to love tofu, honestly I have! But it absolutely defeats me, obviously I need to be taken to a good Japanese restaurant, but I had a wonderful spinach and sweet potato curry for lunch, tofu, no thanks!!!
  16. judimac

    Dyslexic Newbie needs help - Sorry

    I agree with all of the above. And yes, you don't need to apologize. I understand there is screen you can get to put over the computer screen that helps to make it clearer. Have you googled the dyslexic society? That would help you read the SW website. But I really would contact SW. There is...
  17. judimac

    Extra Easy why cant i stop snacking?

    I found that when I was working (I'm retired now) I found that I needed a big lunch, ie rice salad, pasta salad to take me thro till the evening meal without snacking. So plan for a BIG free lunch and it will help, BUT You MUST have breakfast, the bigger the better! Also, a slow cooker, while...
  18. judimac

    Has anyone else done this....or have I just finally lost the plot....

    Oh yes! Wear the same thing every week, or if I don't, I weigh the originals and the alternative :D
  19. judimac

    Really need some help please?

    I'd get your tape measure out and see if you've lost inches, that's always a boost.
  20. judimac

    Eating in the same category as alcoholism?

    I know that my relationship with food is skewed because the only praise I ever got as a child was for clearing my plate.
  21. judimac

    Am i the only woman on the planet who doesn't like wine??

    Sounds like more for me then!
  22. judimac

    Yerba mate tea

    I got a pack, and to be honest I don't dislike it, I suppose the nearest tea I can compare it to is nettle, not of the Twinings green tea mixes, but ok.
  23. judimac

    Raffle prizes!

    An ex consultant often used to pick a recipe out of the latest magazine and then bring the ingredients to make it,in a cool bag!) for the raffle prize.
  24. judimac

    Yerba mate tea

    Found this when shopping today and it rang a bell somewhere in the back of my mind. Looking it up it seems to help with everything except the mortgage! Has anyone tried it please?
  25. judimac

    whats for lunch

    Out shopping, and OH had fish,chips and mushy peas! I had a baked potato with mushy peas and salad without dressing! I kept telling myself the chips smelt better than they'd taste! (halo is choking me!)
  26. judimac

    Extra Easy Hellppppp!!

    It might be a good idea to do a packed lunch the night before when they're asleep, then you won't be tempted to cheat.
  27. judimac

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    New 0% fat Greek (style) yoghurt , free on EE called Liberte and on offer for £1.50 for 500g. In Morrisons.
  28. judimac

    Anterior Knee Pain

    Your GP should be able to refer you for corrective insoles on the nhs. They usually recommend quads exercises.
  29. judimac

    If you could make a food free.....what would it be...

    Baguettes, and strong cheese.
  30. judimac

    secret eaters

    How on earth they thought they were eating healthily :eek:
  31. judimac

    Tasting Sessions - what happens?

    Most things are free on EE at our group. It's at 9.30 am so I use it as breakfast :)
  32. judimac

    No more weekly syns

    I think it depends on your consultant. There's something about it on SW Myths. https://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=282391831799304
  33. judimac

    whats for lunch

    Tomato, lentil and bacon soup from the EE book. ade with stock from the chicken carcass last week. It was lush!
  34. judimac

    Strange Swaps - How to beat a craving

    I always have a pack of cooked beetroot from lidl around. I adore beetroot!
  35. judimac

    Scales not moving !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Swap all your healthy extras,increase your superfree, even swapping your exercise for something different would help.
  36. judimac

    Hello i am a restarter and need support :(

    When the boys were at home and Iwas working full time, I used to cook 5 meals on a saturday and putthem in the freezer. Now my eldest son does the same!
  37. judimac

    Opinions / suggestions on my daily diet / exercise....

    Oddly I find that having salad with my lunch doesn't do a thing for my weightloss. I'm sure back in the mists of time one of my consultants said something like the bulk wasn't enough to count as 1/3 superfree. Maybe that's where I'm going wrong!
  38. judimac

    Challenge 50 weeks to lose 50!

    Count me in!:wavey:
  39. judimac

    I guess his hearts in he right place.... lol

    Have you thought of freezing your chocolate? in portion sizes. My OH brings wine, "as you've been so good"!
  40. judimac

    Extra Easy Start my new job today

    Good luck!
  41. judimac

    Oat So Simple

    To be honest I've swapped to ordinary porridge as it's so easy to measure out 35g and add the milk whack it in the microwave ,and it's FAR cheaper. If I feel the need I add a tblspn of golden syrup for 2 syns.
  42. judimac

    How many Hex are you allowed on EE?

    Just one of each now.
  43. judimac

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Cowboy hotpot from the latest magazine, I'm stuffed!
  44. judimac

    HELP! I can't get back into it :(

    Planning! That's what's needed. Filling meals for when you get home, use a slowcooker, or something easy to prepare eg the cowboy hotpot in this months mags. You could use some time to cook ahead and freeze. Go for a walk instead of sitting in front of the tv? Save some syns, or an healthy...
  45. judimac

    GOT TO TARGET AND FEEL GREAT

    Congratulations hun :D
  46. judimac

    So proud of myself!

    Pressure cookers have a bad press!I use mine for cooking pulses, and soups take . Lentil x 12 mins, chicken carcass for stock 20 mins.
  47. judimac

    Nervous About Joining.

    Bless you! You will make many friends and get a whole new life! You'll never regret joining. Good luck, and keep posting so we know how you'redoing xx
  48. judimac

    2nd WI and I've maintained! Sniff!!

    Please don't be discouraged. I only lost half a pound the first week :eek: and I followed it 100%! I had to walk out of class as I started crying, and sobbed all the way home and for an hour afterwards! Since then I have lost 1 to 3 lbs a week since. The trouble is we obsess on the scales and...
  49. judimac

    The In Laws!

    Any chance you could offer to help with the cooking? Or fib and say you're on orlistat and if you have oil it will give you the runs :eek:
  50. judimac

    whats for lunch

    Baked potato with cottage cheese/chives, lettuce,carrot,tomatoes,peppers,beetroot and a tblspn of low fat salad cream 1 syn.
  51. judimac

    Disastrous Week......... Help Needed

    Oh my heart goes out to you, and my admiration that you are still battling to stay on track. The slow cooker idea is a good one. I lived for the fist 3 months in my present house with just 1 electric ring and used my pressure cooker alot. If you can do batch cooking over the weekend it will take...
  52. judimac

    So proud of myself!

    I never used to do recipes from the magazine as I felt they "lacked" something, but then I like alot of spice ;). Well the cowboy hotpot in this month's mag doesn't look that exciting, but I made it last week (in the slow cooker) and it really hit the spot (with extra chilli). Comfort food! A...
  53. judimac

    Need to increase motivation

    It's very easy to get into the habit of having the same meals, and especially the same HE's. I never used to do any of the recipes from the magazine,but I've done a few this past couple of months and the cowboy hotpot and creamy chicken tagliatelle have definitely been a hit. I was having a...
  54. judimac

    777 WEEK - Bring it on!!!

    On page 52 of the book it says there is no need to add superfree to HE meals and specifically mentions beans on toast.
  55. judimac

    Support and advice please

    Hi Rosie, not been on since yest. This is a site recommended to me when I went for counselling,called Living life to the full. I found it quite useful Living Life To The Full.
  56. judimac

    Exercise help for an anxiety sufferer?

    Have you been to your local library? They usually have exercise dvd's so you could get a variety, and if they aren't in they can order them for you. This is a useful site recommended when I was having counselling http://www.llttf.com/
  57. judimac

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Tesco's Kenco really rich £4 for 200g.
  58. judimac

    Extra Easy Ppl say sw u dont loose? Help!!!

    All 3 plans work, it's just finding a style of eating that suits you.With EE it's usually portion sizes that cause the bother.
  59. judimac

    Told im gonna die :/

    I'm going to play Devil's advocate here and wait to be shot down in flames!The remark about the scales was unprofessional, but despite that , everything else has really galvanised you into doing something hasn't it? Yes weight is a sensitive issue,but how many times have you watched a programme...
  60. judimac

    How do Red Days work?

    Red days bung me up!:eek:
  61. judimac

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Kenco really rich £4 for 200g.
  62. judimac

    Farmfoods?????

    3 x 1kg packs frozen breasts for £10. My only problem with them is they have extra water injected into them. I get the back bacon, and they are brilliant for fish and veg. I love the king prawns. 2 big packs for £12.
  63. judimac

    Big shock about quantity

    I measure 250 ml ss milk out, it lasts me 2 days! I only have 3 or 4 coffees then switch to herbals so I can sleep at night. Use it for porridge sometimes. I find the UHT creamier too. Hi Rosie!
  64. judimac

    An official restarter in need of some help!

    Polly you will be retaining water in your muscles. You won't have enough testosterone to build much muscle.There are lots of threads on this building muscle myth. Somewhere there is a diagram of the amount of space 1lb of muscle occupies as opposed to 1lb of fat.
  65. judimac

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Sorry no, and have you noticed they reduced the size and left the price the same :mad:
  66. judimac

    Kitchen essentials

    I wouldn't be without my mini food processor, I use it to make curry pastes, but then I eat alot of curry! I got it after the Delia "cheat" series and it sat there for a couple of years, but I use it several times a week now.
  67. judimac

    Utilising Syns

    When I did SW a few years ago, I had 15 syns a day and lost a couple of pounds every week, of course I had a strenuous job then! Now I average 70 over a week and it's not far off that despite being limited with a painful hip. This plan is all about what you CAN have, not trying to cut things...
  68. judimac

    Extra Easy Food to increase energy?

    How old is your daughter?
  69. judimac

    Yankee Candles

    I've just started getting reed diffusers. I love the sweetpea scentedones.
  70. judimac

    Struggling :(

    One night won't do too much damage if you get straight back on plan again. Are you factoring in synned treats to your plan, or are you being super strict. Is it hormonal? Can you suss out what's triggering it ? Just been pipped by the excellent post above. Says all I was thinking.
  71. judimac

    Green Tea

    3 cups of green tea are supposed to use up 80 cals!
  72. judimac

    Extra Easy You win some you loose some...

    Just saying, stop weighing yourself! You made the right choices and you should be proud of yourself.
  73. judimac

    Feeling a bit fed up with my group

    Our consultant is the other way! Forever going on about running! She does the other stuff too tho.
  74. judimac

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Cowboy hotpot from the latest magazine. Something about it is SO comforting. It's in the slow cooker.
  75. judimac

    Do you find that people see it as a challenge to lure you off the SW diet?

    Just wait, you haven't got to the "Don't go losing too much, you'll look haggard" remark yet!:)
  76. judimac

    Motivate me please

    I felt like that 4 weeks ago,but I've immersed myself in it, planning a bit like a military campaign! Try some of the recipes in the magazine,the creamy chicken tagliatelle and the cowboy hotpot are good and filling, tasty too. Get a favourite piece of clothing you can't get into and hang it on...
  77. judimac

    whats for lunch

    Leek and potato soup.
  78. judimac

    Slimming World or gastric band?

    I think the telling words in your OP were, "If I follow the plan it works". It's about getting your head in the right place.
  79. judimac

    Why can't I stop faffing around?!

    OH goes for a bottle of wine and brings back ,,,A BOX! Plus hula hoops (cos you like them and you've been so good!) "Would you like cheese and crackers?" Er, NO, NO, NO! I'm of a mind at the moment where I am refusing them, but I do wish he'd just shut up, and bring what's on the shopping list.I...
  80. judimac

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Cowboy pie from last months magazine :)
  81. judimac

    Why can't I stop faffing around?!

    I was like this last year, and rejoined a month ago with a feeling of dread more than anything else! However, something seems to have clicked in my brain, and I've lost as much in the last month as I did in 4 months last year! It's definitely in the mind with me. There comes a time when it's...
  82. judimac

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Aubergines 2 for £1 (nice big ones) and 5kg of onions for £1.39 in Lidl.
  83. judimac

    Green Days any vegans out there?

    I'm not vegan,but found this site earlier today looks interesting. FatFree Vegan Kitchen | Sinlessly Delicious Recipes I suppose that rice or almond milk would take care of your healthy A.
  84. judimac

    merrrr, so demoralised

    I fannied around last year losing half a pound here and there and tweaking the programme, then gave up. This time I decided that I had to give it 100% or it wouldn't work. I start the week with 70 syns and count down and when they're gone, they're gone.Usually on saturday night when we're on...
  85. judimac

    converting the syns to extra easy ....help!!!!!!!!!!!!

    You just count the lowest syn value.
  86. judimac

    whats for lunch

    Chana masala (chickpea curry) from the Curry Feast book.
  87. judimac

    Alcohol, my final battle...

    I've been aware of the need to throttle back the alcohol for quite a while, and going back to SW has made this easier, not that OH helps when he brings a BOX of wine home ! I find it easy to have none during the week,tho when I was at work,I was so stressed I used it as medication.At the weekend...
  88. judimac

    Common SW misconceptions put right.

    I found that doing some of the recipes from the magazine alerted me to portion sizes.Funny thing is, altho they are smaller than I normally had/have, they still keep me full!
  89. judimac

    Recipes in the magazine

    To be honest ,before I have never really done them (I'm quite a keen cook), but some of the recipes now seem to be tastier than they were, so I've done 3 out of the current mag.Do try the creamy chicken tagliatelle.It's even better with salmon. What this has taught me tho, is that smaller meals...
  90. judimac

    argghh!!! :'(

    Don't be so hard on yourself! Sounds hormonal to me, I get the odd week like that even at 62! Just draw a line underneath it,read your book again,have you got the new mag? Then look at the recipes and plan to make at least 1 of them this week. Remember,you wouldn't throw out a bouquet if one...
  91. judimac

    An official restarter in need of some help!

    He sounds like a controller to me. You are worth more, I think he needs to be shown the door. You will do this eventually when you realise how much he is playing on your lack of self esteem. As our consultant says "you are so much more than your weight" If nothing about you pleases him, then...
  92. judimac

    How long will couscous keep for?

    Have you tried the wholewheat one? It costs more but it's so worth it.
  93. judimac

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Aubergines 50p in Morrisons.
  94. judimac

    POINT OF INTEREST

    Weighed in this morning and 1.5lbs down :)
  95. judimac

    What couldnt you live without

    My mini blender which I use to make curry pastes, my spice grinder (well it's a coffee grinder really), my wok,wok would I do without it? (sorry) stick blender for soups, and my cooks knife and Chinese cleaver. Oh and the little wooden thing I use to get juice out of lemons and limes.
  96. judimac

    Kitchen essentials

    I have a full set of Le Creuset pans and I love them, but my hands are getting arthritic now and yes they are really heavy. I agree about spending on knives,but I wouldn't get a block, or if you do remember to store them with the cutting edge up. I use a magnetic strip.
  97. judimac

    Don't you just hate it when....

    DYJHIW you've had your syns for the week and OH is sitting drinking wine :sigh: and you're sat with diet coke. (I have to weigh in in the morning)
  98. judimac

    Spinach

    Just remember with frozen spinach that there is loads of water in it.I defrost and squeeze like hell! I use it mostly in a dhal.
  99. judimac

    Whats your new SW food discovery??

    Wholewheat couscous,SO much better than the ordinary one.
  100. judimac

    what does everybody use their syns on?

    Wine on a weekend but during the week I like golden syrup on my porridge , lc salad cream, chutney,tblsn of parmesan on bolly.
  101. judimac

    POINT OF INTEREST

    Count me in! I want to be at target by Christmas Think I'll go for 49 lbs (gulp)
  102. judimac

    Sticking to plan this easter

    I'm sticking to plan too. It will be easier for me as we aren't going out, but I've factored half a bottle of wine into my syns. Our class is open on monday morning which is a great help at keeping me on the straight and narrow!
  103. judimac

    Where will it come from?

    That is one impressive weightloss! Well done! I agree with the above. Obviously I haven't as much to lose (again!) but I'm focusing on 7lb losses, plus going under a half stone and into the next stone.I think it's hard at first cos the weightloss doesn't really show,it's like you lose a thin...
  104. judimac

    Don't you just love it when...

    You wake up to sunshine instead of grey sky:)
  105. judimac

    Foods we HATE!....

    Mushrooms for me too. I can eat the button ones raw in salad but I hate them cooked.LOVE liver tho.
  106. judimac

    May/June Magazine

    I did the macaroni cheese last night, and whilst it was ok, I found it a bit bland for my taste. (But I like spicy food!) I would use a strong cheddar instead of the red leicester and up the mustard powder. Filling tho.
  107. judimac

    extra lean mince

    I just buy the lean and syn it!
  108. judimac

    May/June Magazine

    I did the Creamy chicken tagliatelle last night and really enjoyed it, (tho I used fusilli, and orange pepper instead of the mushrooms, which I hate), but the dressing made out of philly and lemon juice is lush and I will use that alot on other things. I bet the same recipe would work with...
  109. judimac

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Chilli and rice.Last night I did the creamy chicken tagliatelle from the new mag. Well sort of, cos I used fusilli, and I don't like mushrooms so I used orange pepper! But it was really tasty, and mixing the philly with the lemon juice made a great dressing! I shall make it again and use salmon...
  110. judimac

    I am getting nervous!

    Atta girl! It might take a few weeks to get your head round everything, but we've all been there, and that is what the group is for. Do stay to class, you'll hear things that make you think "I've done that", and pick up all sorts of tips. You'll feel you are"normal", and you're in the same boat...
  111. judimac

    Should I call target?

    I notice you say you can only stick to it for a few days, so are you really following the plan? If you're doing EE then why not swap to red/green, or try success express.
  112. judimac

    pre start wobbles....

    Do you still have your wedding dress? If so, then try it on every week, or buy something the next size down (I'd go to a charity shop) and hang it on the front of your wardrobe to give you something to aim for.
  113. judimac

    Extra Easy: What do you put in your SW quiche?

    I often add couscous to mine.
  114. judimac

    Whats for breakfast?

    Tomato omelette.
  115. judimac

    I am dreading my 2nd weigh in tonight after a rubbish 1st weigh in

    I lost half a pound in my first week and was gutted! In fact I had to leave class as I started crying and blubbed all the way home :eek:. Then proceeded to break my heart for a further hour! The second week I lost 3lb and last week 1.5, so I'm back on track and cooking on gas. In fact I found...
  116. judimac

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Turkey, spinach and potato curry, made in the slow cooker last night and ready to heat up.
  117. judimac

    Children disrupting group!

    It never ceases to amaze me at the high fat snacks the mothers give them to keep them quiet!
  118. judimac

    Meals for a very tight budget...

    Lidl doa 5kg bag of onions for £1.99 and it often has 50 p off every few weeks
  119. judimac

    whats for lunch

    Aubergine and spinach dahl with a nectarine to follow.
  120. judimac

    whats for lunch

    Homemade celeriac soup and an orange.
  121. judimac

    Soba noodles

    It might be worth contacting head office.
  122. judimac

    The Best 'Cheesy-Cheese'?!

    It's worth looking on the cheese counter for farmhouse cheddar, or "Tasty" Lancashire, and Morrisons sometimes have a Green rinded aged Wensleydale which is scrummy.
  123. judimac

    Shake weight

    I loved it on Mrs Brown's boys when she got one.
  124. judimac

    Do I really need the 1/3 plate of super free on EE?

    If you look on page 52 of the Food Optimising book it says you don't need to add superfree to Healthy extra meals, and free food meals it is recommended but not compulsory.
  125. judimac

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    There's only 2 of us, but we generally use 2 per day, and I haven't had any problems. You might get the odd one that's abit funny, but no more than anywhere else. They have really good veg, much cheaper than the big supermarkets. I like Aldi for when they have BNS in their supersix.
  126. judimac

    starting to struggle

    I agree, the phrase "I bought the same foods2 rings alarm bell. Try something different, have you got the new mag? Or go on the recipe thread to get some inspiration. I try to do at least 1 new recipe a week.
  127. judimac

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    I use alot of onions, and Lidl do a 5kg bag for £1.99, and often have them on offer for £1.49.
  128. judimac

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    Thanks Nat! I've just filled in my stats.
  129. judimac

    2nd Chances

    It's my first weigh in tomorrow! I think the best thing to do is to suspend belief and just take what the plan says as gospel. At the begining you will feel you're eating too much, but that's conditioning. Eat everything you're allowed and make sure to have all your syns! Good luck!
  130. judimac

    Extra Easy v Red and Green Days

    I love my veg,and probably eat more than most folk, but interestingly , hidden away on pg 52 of the FO book it says this, "There is no need to add SF food to Healthy extra meals because there is a control built in, "so you can just have beans on toast, or spag bol, and you don't need to add SF...
  131. judimac

    Extra Easy Days New starter support

    I think you just need to focus on the next week. Long term is too much for me to contemplate. Before you know it a month will have gone past. Great start by the way! I am aiming for 4 stone, my problem has always been that after a few months I feel slim, tho in reality I'm not!
  132. judimac

    How do you cope with evenings in front of the telly?

    I save a healthy b and have weetabix crunchy bran in a bowl to nibble.
  133. judimac

    Extra Easy Going wrong already!

    I think it can be easy to overdo things on EE, I know they say you can eat as much as you like of all the free things,but portion sizes do count. The other thing is to check you are eating enough. Are you having your HEs and your syns? If you don't have your syns then you on't lose, trust me...
  134. judimac

    Back on the wagon

    I lost 2.5 stone a few years ago and put it all back on. I've been pratting around since then. I realised that enough is enough, I got myself back to class this week.It was like a weight had been taken off my shoulders! I'm getting back into the swing of it. I forgot how full you feel, and my...
  135. judimac

    Healthy Extras

    I often find myself not needing a B but tend to use a tblspn of extra virgin olive oil instead of frylight to use it up as I stay away from bread.
  136. judimac

    MARCH RIGHT ON IN - CHALLENGE

    Got waylayed in Feb, but started back to class this week, so acc- 4lbs ( 0 lbs lost 4lbs to go) babytreetrunk89 - 4lbs (0lbs lost 0lbs to go ) Danni86 - 6lbs (0lbs lost 6lbs to go) dudette2001uk - 7lb (0lbs lost 7lbs to go) Flabtofit - 7lbs (0lbs lost 7lbs to go) HelzBelz - 7lbs (0lbs lost...
  137. judimac

    Cheapest Chicken Breasts???

    Farmfoods are great for fish too, I love their prawns.
  138. judimac

    Extra Easy First week of sw and don't seem to have lost anything

    Are you weighing yourself at home?
  139. judimac

    Thinking of joining sw

    I'm rejoining on monday, my start weight (as of 5 mins ago!) is 1lb heavier than yours. It will be interesting to compare stats.
  140. judimac

    New Group - Ten Month Target, all welcome!

    I would like to join please. I think 10 months will be just enough to see me at target.
  141. judimac

    February challenge - for you and not your valentine

    I started on monday but will aim for 7lbs for Feb. **punk*~*star** 7lb Acc:4lb babytreetrunk89: 4lb Clare7dd 10lbs Crazylady82 - 7lb Danni86 7lbs Donna88 - 2lbs dudette2001uk: 7lb, 5.5lb to go Flabtofit: 7lb HelzBelz 7lb Jaq 7lbs jc1976 6lbs Jo2982 6lbs Judimac 7lbs Kayleighr2011 6.5lbs...
  142. judimac

    The part of my body I love most...

    My nose! :p
  143. judimac

    Brain Hospital, Channel 5, 10pm tonight

    Missed it,but I'll catch it on the computer. Brilliant weightloss by the way!
  144. judimac

    Wheelchair user looking for exercise/toning ideas

    Could you refer yourself, or get your GP to refer you to the local physio department?
  145. judimac

    Eridanous low fat greek yoghurt Lidl

    Does anyone know the syn value of this please? Fingers crossed it's free.
  146. judimac

    Why are Slimming World leaders fatter than WW ones?!

    I did an on line survey last night sponsored by Waitrose. ( I get points for Amazon vouchers)When it asked why I didn't rate it I said it was too expensive and was 20 miles away. If I had the money then I'd love to shop there.
  147. judimac

    Yorkshire anyone?? West yorkshire!!

    Born in Horsforth but living between Driffield and Brid now. Started (again) on monday!
  148. judimac

    Thai rice noodles

    If you can find a Chinese supermarket then you will find they do them much cheaper. I make a 30 mile trek to York twice a year to stock up on supplies.
  149. judimac

    3 Positives for today...

    1 Started exercising again. Only 10 mins step,but I was sweating! 2 Stuck to the plan 3 Made a food plan for next week, and wrote a shopping list.
  150. judimac

    Wii or Xbox Kinext fitness games

    Funnily enough I've just done 10 mins step on the wii,the EA sports active more workout one. Ea sports active really does get your fitness levels up,tho the resistance band is rubbish and I upgraded to a blue one. This is the first exercise I've done in a year so I shall be working up gradually...
  151. judimac

    50 shades of grey books

    I reckon Damien Lewis for Christian!
  152. judimac

    Fasting & SW!

    I love that you can learn about all this on here. Now could I ask please, as I've always wanted to know. When you see the prayers in a mosque, with all the prayer mats, if you are arthritic, or very old are you allowed to pray sitting on a chair?
  153. judimac

    What do you think of Image Thearpy

    I agree, altho it can take AGES , image therapy is always worth it for the tips/support you get. I never lose as well if I don't stay.
  154. judimac

    Following plan but not losing. Any advice appreciated.

    Looking at your diaryI would say that there isn,t half enough free/superfree veg/fruit.
  155. judimac

    Blisters!!

    I bought some in Morrisons, they are bliss! They are their own make, so cheaper.
  156. judimac

    Kick up the bum needed!!!!

    It's like after Christmas! I think it's the old chestnuts, read your book and magazine, and do a food diary. Oh and have another goal that you'd like to lose weight for.
  157. judimac

    Bigger people can have more syns?

    Funny isn't it, my last consultant said to use 15 and reduce as you lose, and my current one says a max of 10.
  158. judimac

    Money money money

    I think that the "big" supermarket shop has alot to answer for! I popped into our local veg shop the other day,they always have 12 granny smiths for£1, loose chillies are SO much cheaper, they had punnets of baby plum tomatoes for 29p, a big bag of loose seedless grapes for 30p. Most of the veg...
  159. judimac

    63stone teen cut from house, stranded in bed

    When I worked as a physioI saw alot of people like this. Sat inside playing on the computer all day, eating high fat food, getting so big they got mobility scooters, one even used it to go to the toilet! They cost the nhs a fortune. District nurse visits because they go diabetic, get ulcers...
  160. judimac

    Unthoughtful people!

    Dear member of my SW class, if you start texting while we're going round the group and it isn't on silent (you are so rude for doing it!) Then next week I shall take the damn thing off you and throw it out of the door!
  161. judimac

    'Your GP telling you you're obese is wrong and just weight bullying'

    Just a few points. Being overweight may not really impact on your health when you are young, but it certainly catches up with you when you get older. If you look at a chest xray of someone who carries alot of fat round their middle, the size of the lungs is dramatically restricted because it...
  162. judimac

    Which do you do....

    I think your consultant should read her food optimising book! Page 28 " Every day can be EE or you can choose a day at a time from EE Green or Original" :D
  163. judimac

    Breakfast ideas

    You could have a ham sandwich, or cheese on toast. Make too much tea and have the leftovers for breakfast. Scrambled eggs. I like wmeal toast with cottage cheese and sliced banana.
  164. judimac

    Extra Easy Could cry :-(

    I remember years ago when Slimming magazine Clubs were going, they had a selection of diets, and one was "the chocolate diet" You got a mini bar of chocolate every night. I'm lucky I rarely crave sugar, now cheese:rolleyes:
  165. judimac

    anyone else find weight loss stops after 1st stone

    Are you eating the same things? Vary your HE's, are you measuring your milk and using a teaspoon to measure your fat? Are you weighing your bread and cereal? Eat your syns or your W/L will really slow. rink lots of water.
  166. judimac

    How many of you

    My consultant is what you'd call dynamic! Knows her stuff and I like the way she tells folk to stop talking when we're trying to do body magic. I went to an interview re doing a consultant job. Both managers were morbidly obese, and one said she'd lost her weight on strawberries and cottage...
  167. judimac

    First WI

    Now that's what I call impressive!
  168. judimac

    whats for lunch

    Broccoli and spinach soup.
  169. judimac

    wrinkly eyes - nightmare !!!!

    When I met OH I was 21. He said he knew I'd be good fun because I had laughter lines :eek:. I still have them, they don't worry me, it's the hairs on my chin that worry me! Oh I'm 61.
  170. judimac

    I don't care how long it takes!

    100% again today. And no alcohol, which used to be the norm when we got to friday. Must start some gentle exercise.
  171. judimac

    Needing a kick up the backside...

    All that stress and you only put on 1lb! That just goes to show that subconciously you've take on board all the SW stuff. Enjoy your new place and good luck.
  172. judimac

    I don't care how long it takes!

    Another measly half pound this week. I felt SO much thinner, and my scales said 2. Before I would have sulked and gone to get a bottle of wine! OK I sulked, but I didn't cheat. There's no point! I shall just knuckle down and carry on.
  173. judimac

    Where has all the cottage cheese gone

    OK i Lidl. Could you use quark instead for the quiche?
  174. judimac

    Advice on New Kittens

    I used to use catsan, we don't have cats now. Both lived to their 20's and I didn't think I could cope with the loss again when I'm 80! Miss them tho.
  175. judimac

    Baked beans obsession!

    Has to be Branston I agree! I stock up when they are reduced to £1 for 4.
  176. judimac

    anyone else got a rubbish/indifferent consultant?

    Our consultant is very good, but I have had some shockers in the past, especially the one who talked about herself all the time and "did I mention I do kung fu?"
  177. judimac

    Apprentice- what are your thoughts so far?

    Don't watch it, it's well past it's sell by date.
  178. judimac

    Extra Easy Help

    There's an excellent sticky by Squiddie all about EE. Some amounts have changed.
  179. judimac

    Don't you just hate it when....

    :oWhen you send OH to the shops for oranges ,,,,,,and he comes back with tangerines (full of pips) then the day after he comes in saying "I got your oranges" and when you go to get one they're grapefruit! 6 of them
  180. judimac

    What book are you reading?

    Lady of the English by Elizabeth Chadwick
  181. judimac

    Thinking of going it alone

    I stopped after 33lbs, I put most of it back on again! And when I went back alot of the ladies I started with were at target:sigh:
  182. judimac

    Wholemeal / wholewheat

    No question is silly.
  183. judimac

    I'm proud of myself today because......

    WTG girls! I'm proud because I split a bottle of wine with OH last night . It would normally be far more than that!
  184. judimac

    Whats your motto??

    We are all in the gutter but some of us are looking at the stars. Oscar Wilde. Otherwise,,,,If you're going to have one, you may as well have a big one! And look where that got me!
  185. judimac

    3 Positives for today...

    I'm in control! The sun is shining My digestive system is back to normal:D
  186. judimac

    Wholemeal / wholewheat

    Same thing I think.
  187. judimac

    Did anyone panic buy petrol

    Me neither but it was gridlock at Morrisons in Brid on friday, I had difficulty getting into the carpark because the stupid lemmings were blocking the road! I'm lucky to be retired, we live 6 miles from town down a country road, but a tank lasts us a month! and I am half full.I'll fill up this...
  188. judimac

    I don't care how long it takes!

    Fingers crossed. Well the broadband is behaving itself, and so am I :eek: I seem to have found the recipe for willpower :D. Not the alcohol free weekend of last week, but have split a bottle of wine with OH fri and last night which is a vast improvement! And I will be within my 70 syns when I...
  189. judimac

    Still can't get my head around how much I am eating??

    I must admit the thing that worried me was you ate after half an hour as you fancied something sweet. You couldn't have been hungry. I'm not saying it's wrong, but it's appetite that leads us to overeat not hunger, you might get away with it now, but SW is all about retraining your appetite, eat...
  190. judimac

    Syns... To have or not to have

    Last time I really lost weight with SW I found I lost consistently on 15 syns a day, the more I cut down the less I lost. This time I'm trying 10 a day and will see how I go, I've retired so I'm not as active. (I had a very physical job)
  191. judimac

    Wednesday home weigh-in

    Well pleased with my 2.5lb loss! My first alcohol free weekend since Moses was a lad :p and I got Slimmer of the Week!
  192. judimac

    I don't care how long it takes!

    Well that was worth it! Lost 2.5lbs and Slimmer of the Week! Put my certificate on the front of the fridge with my SOW magnet. I wonder when OH will notice it :p
  193. judimac

    Hurry up SW own brand foods!

    No, I wouldn't buy SW ready meals, I prefer to know exactly what I'm eating, I'd settle for the magazine coming out every month
  194. judimac

    I don't care how long it takes!

    :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:Been MIA, our broadband has been down so I couldn't post! Just call me Mrs Grumpy! BUT the good news is that I have been 100% since I went back to class last week when I lost 1.5lbs, including AN ALCOHOL FREE WEEKEND:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:. Not only...
  195. judimac

    Just keep sabotaging myself

    I think we've all been through times like this, and it can lead to you throwing the towel in, and then you really do feel bad. SO, what you need to do is plan. Do BIG legal meals so that you feel full. Go up to 15 syns a day, then you have leeway to have the sort of things you crave, but only in...
  196. judimac

    April Challenge Anyone?

    I'd like to put myself down for 7lbs Ailly 7lbs (0lbs lost - 7lbs to go) Ally89 4lbs (0lbs lost - 4lbs to go) Alyce 7lbs (0lbs lost - 7lbs to go) Alycyn1980 8lbs (0lbs lost - 8lbs to go) Arctic_BNG 10lbs (0lbs lost - 10lbs to go) Bird mummy 8lbs (0lbs lost -8lbs to go) calajul...
  197. judimac

    Original Why do so many people do red or green days

    When I went the first time, it was red/green but now I do EE. I can honestly say that IF I follow the plan 100% it doesn't matter which one I do, the losses are roundabout the same. My old consultant couldn't get on with EE, but she admitted it was because she ate unlimited everything (apart...
  198. judimac

    Why are people so tactless?

    And have you noticed how many of the catty remarks come from people who are the same size as, or bigger than you?
  199. judimac

    Just done wii fit for the very first time!

    I love the wii cycling, I just love going round the island.
  200. judimac

    vibroplate

    Have you tried singing when you're on it? :rolleyes:
  201. judimac

    The Green Tea Week Challenge!

    Just about to start my third :)
  202. judimac

    What have you just eaten??

    Chicken stir fry with sweet chilli sauce and noodles :)
  203. judimac

    Wednesday Weighers

    1 1/2 off this week :)
  204. judimac

    Someone told me grapefruit burns fat

    Ah!( Those of us old enough) the "Grapefruit and egg diet" Supposedly burnt more calories digesting them than they had in them! All they did was give you terrible wind :eek:
  205. judimac

    getting rid of bingo wings/flabby arms

    Tricep dips on the bottom step!
  206. judimac

    Keeping Cost's Down!

    I find pulses are brilliant for saving money. I soak them overnight and then use my pressure cooker. 5mins for cannelini beans, 7 for chickpeas. There's only 2 of us so I get 4 meals out of a pack, less than 25p for the protein element of the meal. If you can go to the markets later in the...
  207. judimac

    Making a tablecloth!!!!

    Yes charity shops are good, I got a belting pair of curtains for £3.50! But I got Christmas fabric from a local shop and made a tablecloth for under a fiver. You can also get wipe clean fabrics which are good if you have children.
  208. judimac

    I'm proud of myself today because......

    Because I had a big breakfast! (all bran/VLF from frais and banana) I'm always tempted to cut out breakfast, but I know I have to have it! Oh and I did an hours weeding this afternoon!
  209. judimac

    Red green of ee

    :pI like EE cos I don't have to think as much
  210. judimac

    whats for lunch

    I had the spinach and aubergine dhal from the magazine, beefed up with more chilli. Had to use chard (from the garden) but it 's better with spinach! It will be rather windy later!
  211. judimac

    No choccies for Mother's Day!

    I got a box set of the fourth series of the Tudors, magic! (if not body magic!)
  212. judimac

    A wardrobe full of clothes

    Thanks ladies! It's nice to be back. I did buy a top and a pair of trousers in Asda's half price sale just to give me a fillip on friday. The trousers just don'tdo up but it won't take much of a loss to get into them :)
  213. judimac

    SW Mag

    Our consultant has hers already.
  214. judimac

    The Green Tea Week Challenge!

    I've started my pack of tetleys honey GT. Can't say I notice any honey taste in it, but I'm running to the loo!
  215. judimac

    Unthoughtful people!

    TY dear husband for going to get my medication from the Drs,,,,,,and coming back without it! But you managed to go into Wikinsons and get your stuff!
  216. judimac

    Back to SW for the 50 millionth time!!

    I've had more comebacks than Frank Sinatra :eek: Luckily I find EE easy. Once I "get the click" I can lose the weight, I find that once I can fit nicely into a size 16 I feel "thin" tho I'm patently not, I seem to lose motivation. The thing is, I agree with another poster, unless it's the...
  217. judimac

    I don't care how long it takes!

    Pesky internet was down yesterday :mad: The perils of living in the country with a tiny exchange. Well saturday was abit sticky! More wine than I should have had, but stuck to the eating plan. Back on track yesterday and refused more wine! I wouldn't have done that a week ago! So onwards and...
  218. judimac

    A wardrobe full of clothes

    That I can't get into! A couple of years ago I went to SW and lost nearly 3 stone, bought lots of clothes (off ebay, I like monsoon and per una!) Then was ill with depression and put nearly all of it back on again :o I now have about 3 outfits I can get into, BUT, I rejoined this week and...
  219. judimac

    Presents for your self when...

    I'd make do with getting strapped to the fit bloke :p
  220. judimac

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Roast chicken, baked potato, carrots, sprouts and spring greens.
  221. judimac

    Red or green

    Peace people! In the great scheme of things does it really matter? I started years ago :eek: when red and green ruled. I did green, I lost better than I ever had before! Got complaisant! Tried red and lost fast, but got VERY bunged up. Gave up.Tried EE lost fast. So all the variants work...
  222. judimac

    possible T.M.I

    AAAAAND <<<<RELAX!
  223. judimac

    HELP! Could I be eating too much free food?

    Re eating when you're already full. That sounds like appetite. Or boredom! It's obviously not hunger. You need to find something to do as you are probably lonely. Oh and syns don't have to mean crap! Do you get to see your man at weekends?
  224. judimac

    10 minute Daily Exercise

    Free Diet Plans at SparkPeople I used to record my food on here and log my exercise minutes.
  225. judimac

    3 Positives for today...

    Woke up with a clear head (first week and we bought a bottle of wine yesterday instead of a box) Broccoli soup is cooking on the stove The sun has just come out!
  226. judimac

    Liquorice Lovers

    My uncle brought me a box of Pomfret cakes when I was about 4 and I ate the whole lot :eek: I was up all night! Didn't put me off tho!
  227. judimac

    The Green Tea Week Challenge!

    Just having my first, GT with honey.(Tetleys) Unfortunately OH made it in my HUGE mug and It doesn't really taste of much, but I'll report back!
  228. judimac

    Presents for your self when...

    I shall break the bank and buy some matching sets of pretty , nay sexy underwear, I shall be 62 when I get there :p
  229. judimac

    What book are you reading?

    I've just finished The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory. I normally like her books and race through them, but I hated this one and it's taken a week to read. Luckily I got it from the library!
  230. judimac

    whats for lunch

    Home made broccoli soup.
  231. judimac

    Vegetables: Fresh v frozen

    Unless you grow your own then you have no idea how old veg is , and it's losing nutrition all the time. Frozen veg , and some tinned have better levels of vitamins. Plus there's no waste. I always have sprouts in! I adore sprouts!
  232. judimac

    I don't care how long it takes!

    I think I need to borrow a dog! Last time I did SW I was doing an hour a day exercising, but when I get the click I tend to get obsessive! Well I had 19.5 syns last night.A combination of wine :) and 1 pack of cheese and onion hula hoops! But over 3 days I'm under 30 so that's ok. I banned OH...
  233. judimac

    My Diet Diary

    You sound as if you're really getting you're head round this!Well done! It is difficult to believe you can lose eating so much, but trust me it works!
  234. judimac

    Would like to know more about SW Please??

    Oh and the BEST thing is you don't feel hungry :D
  235. judimac

    10 minute Daily Exercise

    Thinking about it :p There's a 10 min daily exercise challenge on Spark people.
  236. judimac

    Tattoos - yes or no?

    I really don't like them,with one exception,, my hairdresser had eyebrows done when hers dropped out.
  237. judimac

    Liquorice Lovers

    Oh I love the stuff! Especially the lakeland soft stuff, but I haven't had any for ages. I wonder if the old licquorice sticks are free? The woody ones.
  238. judimac

    The ravings and cravings of a pesky pescetarian

    I just love your way with words, unexpected :D:D:D:D As long as you count them in you'll be ok. SW gives you permission not to be guilty!
  239. judimac

    It's a new dawn, it's a new day...

    Oh me too :) the toilet rolls are going down at a rate of knots! I'd forgotten just how full you feel on SW! My first day I didn't have any syns cos I was stuffed!
  240. judimac

    Sarah's track to getting back!!

    A belated Happy Birthday! I started again this week, and I was very nearly at my heaviest again, so I know where you're coming from. I also did red/green the first time, (but I've had multiple rejoins!)To be honest I took to EE like a duck to water, just because I love not having to weigh out...
  241. judimac

    # Lynda's life

    Oh Lynda ! That was a meltdown! Did you enjoy it? I always find I waver if I'm under stress, and I really don't find OH very helpful! He's supposed to be doing it with me, but last night (after a substantial tea) he asked if I wanted cheese and crackers :eek: I think if you can be as good as...
  242. judimac

    I don't care how long it takes!

    Afternoon Lynda! Well that's 2 100% days under my belt! And going well again today. Did a tray bake with frylighted onions/toms/parboiled pots/peppers and a salmon fillet on top last night.Yum.I'm eating my way to the bottom of the freezer! It needs defrosting. Made a trip to Asda this...
  243. judimac

    possible T.M.I

    I've never eaten it! But I wouldn't worry, after all what happens when you eat sweetcorn? :p I love asparagus, but my pee smells wierd afterwards :)
  244. judimac

    What have you just eaten??

    A really juicy orange :)
  245. judimac

    Diet Coke + slowing weight loss?

    There was a programme on the BBC a couple of years ago, and one part was giving an elite athlete things to eat in great quantities and see how their bodies reacted. One was diet coke, and I think it was Colin Jackson (the hurdler) had to drink 4 big bottles a day. He did put weight on. I found...
  246. judimac

    Why doesn't it work for me?

    I must admit that I struggle to get superfree in at breakfast time. I really don't want fruit with my all bran! If I have an omlette then I'll have tomato with it, but as I eat so much veg at lunch and tea I don't get uptight about it. Actually I have heard more than one consultant spout the...
  247. judimac

    Whats for tea tonight?

    I did a tray bake, red onion, tomatoes, baby potatoes (parboiled first) red and green pepper, sprayed with frylight then after 20 mins put some salmon fillets on top and sprinkled with balsamic vinegar. Then another 10 mins. YUM!
  248. judimac

    100% SWers - 1 day at a time :)

    Day 2! I'd forgotten just how satisfied you feel on the plan!
  249. judimac

    HELP! Could I be eating too much free food?

    I would start using your syns, that's what they are there for, and if you don't have them what else can you cut back on as you get near target? I NEVER lose well if I don't have my full whack of syns, I'll bet you're not eating enough and you're under stress so give your body time to adjust xx
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