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  1. squiddie

    Hello! Anyone out there!!

    I was just wondering if there is anyone out there doing Shake That Weight? I'm all but decided I'm going to do a 6-week (possibly 12-week) VLC to kick start my weight loss after some half-hearted calorie counting/ healthy eating/ "being good" for the last month or so and Shake That Weight seems...
  2. squiddie

    O/T: I Think I'm Going Blind! Part VII

    Thanks for asking :) Things are rough. I had to learn to do everything again. I lost all the peripheral vision in my left eye and the central vision is damaged. When I first came out of hospital it was really hard, I kept bumping into stuff and knocking things over in shops, missing the table...
  3. squiddie

    O/T: I Think I'm Going Blind! Part VII

    Hi everyone, I've not been here for a long time, but I'm currently building a website and I came by to look at some old post I wrote about the early days of when I had problems with my eyes: part one part two part three part four part five part six If anyone was around when I wrote them and...
  4. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    Hi nephilim as it states in the original post, firstly you'll need to unlock the sheet by going to review and unlock and then you can just drag the table as far down as you like. How ever the table will auto update when it gets to the end of the table, you just need to put the next weight in.
  5. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    Just a quick disclaimer, I'm not sure if you've started SW or not get so sorry if this explaination is too oversimplified. I quit smoking last year so I know the struggle! Now I'm not a doctor, but from what I understand, there's nothing medical that will make you gain weight when you quit...
  6. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    I've put 2 more functions in a new version, first is a BMI calculator: you can put in a target weight and it will tell you what the BMI will be. It's simply written as: What would my BMI be if I weighed:______ And it works the other way too: What would I weigh if my BMI were:_______ In a similar...
  7. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    Yes - it varies depending on what you have, obviously milk (an healthy extra A choice) is in millilitre, but again will vary depending what kind you have.
  8. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    Thank you for understanding chug. I just happen to be super sensitive to this rule as I made the mistake of writing out all the Healthy B's on here a few years back and getting told off! I can explain how the plan works and what to do with the different foods in their different groups, I just...
  9. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    As I said I can't type out the books, but I can copy what's on the public (non member only) part of the SW site, and share the link ;) Why include one third of a plate of Superfree Foods? Is it mandatory? Superfree Foods are those foods that are really low in energy density (calories per...
  10. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    As I said I can't type out the books, but I can copy what's on the public (non member only) part of the SW site, and share the link ;) Why include one third of a plate of Superfree Foods? Is it mandatory? Superfree Foods are those foods that are really low in energy density (calories per...
  11. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    In a word? Sort of. You need to have a third of your plate filled with super free, so foods that are free on both of your lists, so say you take chicken from red and potatoes from green you need a third to be say carrots. The healthy extras are slightly different. It's only 1 A and 1 B choice...
  12. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    No there shouldn't be any basklash or any "catchup" from the week before or anything like that. When you say you started again did you start again as if is was your first week or did you start again on your version? Did you have a 1/3 of your plate full of superfree food? Did you weigh and count...
  13. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    I've found a small error in the code, if you have to manually "grow" your weight table and then meet one of your targets the date acheived may read "#N/A" for those of you who'd like to change it yourselves there are instructions below, if not I've updated the current version on the homepage...
  14. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    You'll be fine :-) This is the Official Slimming World Answer Superfree Foods are those foods that are really low in energy density (calories per gram), extra satisfying and extra healthy, which help to optimise weight loss. We'd never insist you eat in a way that might not suit you...
  15. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    I've now included an unprotected version, but you'll need to use this at your own risk.
  16. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    You'll have to join before reaching target, there's a reason for this: they'll only let you join a group if you have at least 7lbs to lose - it's not them being mean, it's so they don't have perfectly healthy people (usually young women) becoming underweight and that whole body image issue. I'd...
  17. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    You'll need to unlock the worksheet Review>unprotect sheet
  18. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    I've been playing with some new features and wondered what the interest was for them. I have the length of the plan, for example mine currently shows: Day: 57 Week 9, Day 1 and will keep going counting unless you reset your start date. Also I have a quick glance sheet that has your average...
  19. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    Yeah there have been a lot of problems with it working in Open Office and basically anything other than Excel. I'm trying my best to transcribe but I don't use Open Office or any of the other freeware so any input would be appreciated. The forumula or current award is a continuous if else loop...
  20. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    Hi - Thanks for your question. Sorry, I meant to put this on the main page - and will do now! When you get to the end of the measurements table and/or the weigh in table you need to unprotect the worksheet (Review > Unprotect Worksheet) and just put your new weight or measurement in as normal...
  21. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    Hiya I've just done an update to the record, so if you go back to the main post you can download the new version which should fix your problem - if not please send me a PM :) Natt
  22. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    Yep that's the one :)
  23. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    I've up dated the first half (probably the most important half) I'm going to try my best to do the second half (the bit about plateaus, gains, exercise etc.,) over the weekend. Have a reread and see if makes better sense now :) Thanks for the feedback
  24. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record

    Same on the other Excel thread: Thanks for all your kind words and thank you for helping each other out when there have been issues. Sorry I keep giving dates for updates and then missing them, I was struck down my an illness a while back and unfortunately it's not the type of thing you...
  25. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    Yeah I need to get round to this. A lot of the key principals are the same and there are lots and lots of people about ask anything you don't understand :)
  26. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    Thanks for all your kind words and thank you for helping each other out when there have been issues. Sorry I keep giving dates for updates and then missing them, I was struck down my an illness a while back and unfortunately it's not the type of thing you recover from as such. So I've decided to...
  27. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    Hi everyone. Sorry the new version is taking longer than expecting, I've not been well and been spending a lot of time between my bed and hospital! I am working as quickly as I can, but I don't want to give a date in case I can't meet it. To answer some questions, the current version only works...
  28. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    I've been designing the new version using Open Office so that it can be available to everyone for free. I could do with a few volunteers to see if it works with various programs (Open Office, Excel, any others) so that I don't release it and then have everyone having problems. Please PM me so I...
  29. squiddie

    New Eating Out Forum :)

    The restaurant Wagamama has the following: Wagamama, Chicken & Prawn Wagamama Pad Thai, per serving: 18½ 28 18½ If you could name a restaurant maybe I could be more precise!
  30. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record

    You need to make sure you are copying down the table, as described here (in the FAQs) :)
  31. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    Thanks for the feedback, this is something that will be available in the new version, hopefully to be ready by the end of the month (if my health allows it!).
  32. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record

    Sorry about this. Your table should automatically update when you use the row below. However, you can go to the review tab and unlock the sheet and workbook :)
  33. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    It's totally up to you! I just do one side (because one of my legs doesn't work so has no muscle mass). All I would say is whatever method you pick - stick with it!
  34. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    I've nearly finished a new version that will work with the free Excel alternatives :)
  35. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    Yeah this was just a little something extra I added in one of the early versions because a lot of people said "I wish I'd documented my progress", not just before and after but to see how far you've come so far. It's completely optional :)
  36. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    The best way for us to help would be to see your food diary, but you might not be able to do that, so instead; why don't you explain back to us your understanding of the plan (including which version you are following) and we can see if there are any obvious misunderstandings. Hope that helps, Natt
  37. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    Hiya, You cannot type in the first row as this weight should come from your start details on the dashboard, so go back to that sheet and make sure you've filled in all your start info. After that you should be able to type your weight in the stone and pound columns without any trouble (see...
  38. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    I know exactly what you mean. Have you seen those new Philadelphia Simply Stir pouches? It's 13 for the whole pouch so 4.5 each in a family of 3. There are a couple of other low syn pack/sauces we use to cut down the faffing! Patak's curry pastes are 1.5 /2.0 syns per tablespoon and if you...
  39. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    In your book it's any foods from pages 10 to 19 that have either a S or SS next to them. If you don't have a book then we cannot give out lists of types of foods, however we can confirm/deny requests. For example if you wanted to know if lettuce, cucumber, courgettes, mushrooms, onions, clams...
  40. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    My mum has this issue too, I think it's quite common to confused the two. Basically speed and super speed, speed up, or super speed up your weight loss as these foods having maximum filling power with minimum calories. Superfree came from when there was only Red and Green these were fruits...
  41. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    I'm working on making the next version work in OpenOffice - I'd previously assumed it would work with other programs - sorry about that.
  42. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    Sorry I've not been about for tech help I've been really ill the last 6 weeks and in hospital the last 2 - I only got out on Friday! I'm not sure, your best bet is to try it! I know there were some issues with Open Office, however I will be making sure the next version works with the free Excel...
  43. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    I would start with Extra Easy, trust the plan and follow all three parts and you will lose weight. Try not to think about how fast you'll lose, but more about losing it permanently. Good luck :)
  44. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    All three plans work in a similar way, it's completely up to you which one you follow. Green has next to no meat (unless you have some as a Healthy Extra B Choice) and Red is the inverse of Green where it's extremely meat heavy. Extra Easy is a mix of the two and recommended for new members.
  45. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    Hi All! Big news, I'm nearly ready to release version 3 for testing. When I upload it I will leave version 2 up as we know that one works (ish), the new version has the following: - new measurements tracker - set up to 8 measurements to track - customise what to track - customise how...
  46. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    I'm not sure why that would be, I will look into it, in the mean time try rounding to the nearest .0 and .5's and see if that helps
  47. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    I'm taking suggestions for the next version of the sheet, obviously it'll contain fixes and patches for problems with formulas, but any actual functionality you'd like added, let me know! So far I have: - include inches as well as weight - graph to show predicted progress
  48. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    I wouldn't have thought that OpenOffice would have made any difference, I changed the formula on the new version, so are you sure you downloaded the new one?. Either way, send me a PM and I can have a look at your sheet :) I'm not sure if it's viewable on mobile, but it's on the first post of...
  49. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    The issue seems to be if you extend the table beyond the current week. The way to fix it is to change the formula in each of the date achieved cells (not the one with the text, the one where the actual date should appear). For example the one for Club10 is...
  50. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    Hiya, I'm not sure why this would be, I've just checked in my testing sheet and it's come up ok - so I've sent you a PM.
  51. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    I will make this top of my priority list for version 3 (hopefully finished by mid-February). Thanks for the feedback!
  52. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    This is essentially correct, the actual list includes, but not limited to: Lean meat & poultry Fish & seafood Potatoes, pulses and starchy veg Rice, pasta & grains - dried; fresh pasta (the stuff in the chiller cabinet) has syns: filled pasta 5 syns for 100g uncooked unfilled 2.5 syns...
  53. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    You should just be able to hit enter and the table will automatically expand. If this doesn't happen you can grab the bottom left corner and drag it down to the next row (so it includes your latest input).
  54. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    Sorry I understand now, yes this was my fault it was measuring as if you were starting today rather than your actual start date - it's all fixed now! The latest version is here: And can also be found on the first post of this thread.
  55. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    Thanks for your feedback. Because the record sheet is a table the formula for the min/max weights should automatically change, (it did during last testing at least!) as will any others that use the record sheet as reference. I've changed the other things you've mentioned and re-uploaded - thank...
  56. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    Hiya, could you please expand on what you mean by that? The dates on the left in the "Start Details" area are estimated dates based on your start date and what you've put in the weekly loss aim box. The dates on the right in the "Real Time Targets" area used today's date and your actual average...
  57. squiddie

    New rocky road hi fi

    Hey I thought I'd share some of the Nutritional Info for those who wonder Rocky Road (light) Calories: 73 Total Fat: 1.2g Total Carbs: 12.8g Dietry Fibre: 3.1g Protein: 1g Caramel & Chocolate (light) Calories: 70 Total Fat: 1g Total Carbs: 12.3g Dietry Fibre: 3.7g Protein: 1g Mint Chocolate...
  58. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record - Version 3.5

    17/04/2014 - Update Hi All, As you all know I've been ill and whatnot and I'm still working on that other all singing all dancing version, but I've had other priorities, like finding somewhere to live! In the meantime I have this new version which I'm calling 3.5 because I don't know where...
  59. squiddie

    A lot to lose!

    Defo break it down into small targets, and if you struggling or having a hard time, turn those into smaller goals and so. I got to the point where my goals had gone from "get Club10 in 2 months" to "lose 1st" to "do a full SW week" all the way to "have at least one SW meal a day". It really can...
  60. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record

    Oh that's good - my one must be an old version! So yes, don't change anything.
  61. squiddie

    Slimming World Green & Red FAQ 2009

    The latest books says 1 or 2 A's (for the calcium) and 2 B's (for the protein/fibre) if you are following Green.
  62. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    Thank you for all the kind comments - I like to pop in every so often for an ego boost. If you have any questions, just ask - someone will answer you. Natt
  63. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record

    Hi All, I just noticed a little problem with how the Dashboard page shows how much you have left to go to hit a target (Club10, Target 01 etc). To change it you will need to click the first cell in the column (for Club10 it's N2) the formula looks like this: =IF(M2="","",IF(M2="Club10...
  64. squiddie

    My book is from 2010

    45g mozzarella (reduced mozzarella isn't on the EE A's list) 65g mozzarella (a Green B choice) A is for calcium, green B is for protein (and fibre), reduced fat mozzarella doesn't have enough calcium to be an A. 35g unflavoured porridge oats
  65. squiddie

    My book is from 2010

    Yes shark. Everyone in our group was devastated :P Obviously I can't write out the lists of weights and values of healthy extras, but if you were to ask for a specific value I could answer that question :)
  66. squiddie

    My book is from 2010

    Stock is free, shark is not, tomato puree is free. The weights have changed to metric, so all 28g foods are now 25g (some are 30g)
  67. squiddie

    Not Fast enough

    I've said this before and I'll say it again, however before I do say it, I realise SW doesn't work on calories, but out bodies do no matter what you call them :P as everyone knows I love SW and promote it heavily, however sometimes you have to break it down to basics. Our bodies work like this...
  68. squiddie

    Body Magic - What's your favourite activity?

    To be honest I didn't read the whole thread so sorry if this has already been said, but I didn't want to read and run. If you have an iPhone/iPad/iPod etc., search for an app called Nike Training Club. It's great, you can do it at home and I love it. I've only got one functioning leg so...
  69. squiddie

    Good Snacks to eat with little syns?

    Microwave them until they start to expand - yummy times indeed.
  70. squiddie

    Managed not to fall back into habit

    I'm sorry to hear you had a rubbish day and I'm sorry you turned to food. To take a positive you are aware what you are doing and that's a great start. Try not to dwell on it. Draw a line under it and move on. Tomorrow is another day. A lot of people say to take it just one day at a time, but...
  71. squiddie

    speeding up weight loss

    Firstly what to you is a slow loss? Everyone loses weight at different rates due to 101 reasons - not just the eating plan. It can be age, gender, genetics, medication, illness just to name a few. Remember it's not necessarily about the journey but a destination. As my consultant once said...
  72. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record

    I'm giving up saying this is the latest and this is the last one. I'm just going with hope and thank you all for being understanding and not throwing abuse at me for being a bit rubbish with this. It was all going to go so well in my head. Thanks to Chipmunk89 all problems *should* now be...
  73. squiddie

    Extra Easy Not feeling well!

    make some stock with a stock cube - pour it on some cous cous add some peppers, spring onions cucumber or whatever you have lying about and grab a bowlful whenever u feel like it. I also do this with pasta or rice - not because I'm under the weather but because I'm lazy! :P An omelette is always...
  74. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record

    Ah I was so close - just one wrong formula! I've updated it. Edit: thanks to Chipmunk89 all problems *should* now be fixed in both records. Please accept my apologies for any hassle it has caused you. I am trying my best as a non-professional weight loss enthusiast.
  75. squiddie

    Creamy pasta

    EE - A Choice 75g medium fat philly (the light philly not extra light - you can't have more of the lower fat one as it's not enough calcium to qualify as an A) Red - As above Green - As above or B choice of 45g full fat, 110g low fat or 75g medium fat
  76. squiddie

    Hairy Bikers (DIETERS) Lasagne!!

    I just read the recipe on the BBC Food website and it says it serves 6 which would make it 7.5 syns per portion or 1.5 syns if you use an A choice
  77. squiddie

    Hairy Bikers (DIETERS) Lasagne!!

    Enter Natt!! 2 large leeks, each about 300g/10½oz - FREE 1 medium onion - FREE 2 celery sticks, trimmed - FREE 2 carrots, peeled - FREE 500g/1lb 2oz lean beef - FREE (if you use 0%) 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed - FREE 150g/5½oz chestnut mushrooms, wiped and chopped - FREE 2 tbsp...
  78. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record

    Morning all! *HOPEFULLY* this will be the last version of the stones version (other than improvements), it should be working OK. Of course let me know if it's not. Please remember to add 0's on round numbers, for example if your weight is 16st, please make sure to put 16 0. The same with...
  79. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record

    Thank you very much! I think I will take the stones record down whilst I fix it. I'm working on it right now!
  80. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record

    This is odd, I will look into this and fix it ASAP apparently using stones and feet is more complicated than using pounds and inches that I thought! In the meantime if you want to play around with it, look for the little triangle in the last cell of the notes column and pull it down - this will...
  81. squiddie

    The Power of Technology

    Boo! I'm back baby :-P Still go eye problems, even with this very old post; still got weight problems too!
  82. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record

    Hi Sleepy59, I've now added the additional instructions I meant to say in the original post - thanks for letting me know. -Don't worry if you get errors and odd results until you have input all of the essential information - that is start date, height, weight, goal weights, and weekly loss aim...
  83. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record

    Thank you for all the kind comments. As requested here is a version that uses stones & pounds and feet & inches. I'm assuming that there wouldn't be a lot of people who would want it available in kg and m - but if it turns out there is I will try to come up with something. Also I *think* the...
  84. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record

    It may be slimming world round up and I round down or vice versa - I will look into this I'm working on a way to make it so you just input stones, however it will show you the stone equivalent and there is a weight converter included. The reason it uses pounds is for the maths! You can add...
  85. squiddie

    not 100%???

    I mean this not sound offensive or rude, but unfortunately forums can't convey tone! Firstly congratulations on your losses so far. You say you are on the verge of giving up because you can't do it 100% - perhaps you can't do it 100% because you've already decided you don't want to do it...
  86. squiddie

    Help? Hit a real plateau and don't know what to do

    From a scientific point of view (not officially, just my understanding of science) if you burn more calories than you consume you will lose weight; if you consume more calories than you burn you will gain weight and; if you consume the same number of calories than you burn you will stay the...
  87. squiddie

    Managed not to fall back into habit

    I'm sorry for your loss (and other member losses), but I think it's great that you are managing to retrain your brain to react differently, if you can get through a tragedy like that without turning to food that proves you are doing extremely well and you are managing to overcome your old...
  88. squiddie

    Writing an article

    I've never been in the situation, but if it was me I would ask your consultant what the purpose of the article is and what the agreement with the paper is. You could ask for a free week or something? In my experience ask jokingly, wait for the reaction and then respond!
  89. squiddie

    Excel Slimming World Record

    Please see: http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world/305078-excel-slimming-world-record-version-3-5-a.html
  90. squiddie

    Squiddie is back

    Thank you all so much for your wonderful replies. I've just come back from a day surgery procedure at the hospital and I've decided that enough is enough, my first goal is that the next time I go in the gown will fit me all the way round! I've been texting my old consultant and she's really keen...
  91. squiddie

    Squiddie is back

    Wow! This place has changed since I was last here, so much has changed; on this site and my life. Probably no-one remembers me, I think I was last here in early 2011. If anyone does remember I had a problem with my eye that was causing hassle and I was going back and forth to the hospital, well...
  92. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    Thanks to everyone for the comments and to the members who have been answering questions. Good luck in 2012 everyone xx
  93. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    You don't have to spend your syns on extras or 'treats' to use them. You could include them in your main meals in things like oils, dips, dressings etc. HTH Natt
  94. squiddie

    Common SW misconceptions put right.

    It's to do with the way the body absorbs sugar. Believe it or not there is 'left-handed' and 'right-handed' glucose. The body can only absorb one type, when you blend or cook fruit you changed the 'handedness' of the fruit into the type the body can absorb. (I'm not an expert, but I believe...
  95. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    That may have been me. All I was suggesting was that if you cannot afford to go to a group, then go atleast once. It's a £15 - £20 investment plus you get the latest 100% correct information. Personally I go to a group for several reasons and wouldn't be able to succeed if I didn't. I didn't...
  96. squiddie

    Gnocchi

    I would try using the syns calculator and see what that comes out with. But I would put the higher syn value to be on the safe side. Hope that helps, Natt
  97. squiddie

    Common SW misconceptions put right.

    Oh one other thing - I followed SW for a week as normal and tracked every single calorie as an experiment. I ate as normal pasta n sauces, boiled rice (and not a shot glass worth a proper amount) salads, steak, chicken, potato bakes, chilli, baked beans etc., as well as my A's B's and 15 syns...
  98. squiddie

    Common SW misconceptions put right.

    I'll admit I haven't gone through the whole thread, but just wanted to add my two pence to the discussion. There is a difference between free food and syn free. SW have 40 years experience at helping people lose weight. You're right there is a strong semtiment of portion control in SW. Again...
  99. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    Hi All, Thanks for all the positive feedback. I'm gunna go through it all and revamp it a bit as it's been a while since it's been updated. Cheers, Natt xx
  100. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    3kg is a good start! If you are following a red day, you should have mainly red free food (the red foods), 2 healthy extra A's and 2 healthy extra B's and upto 15 syns. Same applies for a green day, except green red foods. Hope that helps, Natt xx
  101. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    Thanks all. Remember the perfect, healthiest weight loss is between 1 and 2lbs a week, which works out at 52lbs - 104lbs per year (3st 10lbs - 7st 6lbs)! Keep going strong.
  102. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    Prehaps adding them into meals? For example, a tbsp of oil is 6 syns, ketchup salad creme, mayo etc are all syns, cheese is 6 syns for 1 oz. Be careful as not all quorn products are free. I hope that helps a little. Natt xx
  103. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    Thanks for that, I'm only going by what my consultant says!
  104. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    Well the thinking is split on this. Slimming World's offical stance is no you can't carry them forward you either use them or lose them. Whether or not this affects your weight loss is really down to the individual. Hope that helps, Natt xx
  105. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    Not every eating plan works for everyone. 90% of weight loss is in the mind. Some people come to group with a gain and blame it on stress or family problems etc., the truth is those same things don't effect your weight loss when you are 100% motivated and committed. I think Slimming World can...
  106. squiddie

    my daughter has made my day

    You always know kids will be honest! So take to heart and power forward, congratulations! Natt xxx
  107. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    Yes you do. However, if you were just having toast (or any other HEx B) you don't need to add any super free.
  108. squiddie

    Is it normal to sts on week 2 ???

    Stick with it hun, I had 2 x 1lbs gains in consecutive weeks and then lost 6lbs the next week. Definately stick with it, maybe if it keeps happening try shaking it up (i.e. red, green, extra easy on different days) Hope that helps, Natt xxx
  109. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    If you're not having your syns you are not following 100% ;)
  110. squiddie

    Students!

    I'm studying M255 and M253 this year towards a BSc (hons) Computing. How about you?
  111. squiddie

    Students!

    Us OU girlies gotta stick together! :p
  112. squiddie

    Students!

    They used to! Not by much though, I think it was £4.25 (rather than the usual £4.95), but times are tough and they need the extra 70p :p A 6-week countdown is £24.75, which works out at £4.13 a week so it's even cheaper than SD... Anyhoo, back to the books - joy!
  113. squiddie

    Students!

    Hey, I'm a second year student, but with the OU, do I still count? The workload is just as much!! Natt xxx
  114. squiddie

    Why SW?

    Cheers for clearing that up for me Sandy, I changed the wording in the original post as I thought it made me sound a bit aggressive! But you know I'm not like that - that's the trouble with text!
  115. squiddie

    Why SW?

    Oh oki, my bad - like I said I have very limited knowledge just bits I've heard from here and there. :o Maybe you could fill me in? Cheers, Natt x
  116. squiddie

    Well this has scuppered my SW plans.......

    Many congratulations hun. Definately stick with Slimming World, tell your consultant and she will sort you out. I think I'm right in thinking that you will get to have additional HE's and some recipies say something like "not suitable for the elderly or pregnant women", but other than that the...
  117. squiddie

    struggling

    I felt like that last week hun, with assignments due and what not and unfortunately I gave in to everything and had an awful week. Luckily I only gained 1/2lb so it wasn't too bad. I would say try not to have any junk in the house - I'm cr*p for moderation when it comes to things like that -...
  118. squiddie

    Why SW?

    Everyone who knows me on here knows how much I love SW and I used to bad mouth other diets quite a lot; partly down to ignorance, partly down to just being a twit. I love slimming world, I like the freedom of it. In my limited knowledge of WW I think they work on portion control first and...
  119. squiddie

    The Power of Technology

    Whats more, the drops they gave me are branded 'Minims' - which made me laugh.
  120. squiddie

    The Power of Technology

    I'm finally home! Turns out I'm extremely rare and they're gunna do a case study on me!
  121. squiddie

    The Power of Technology

    Thanks everyone. I'm in 'sit & wait' clinic. You'd have though they could have dreamed up a more imaginative name!!
  122. squiddie

    The Power of Technology

    Hi everyone, Just a quicky. Thanks to the power of technology I am able to talk to u from the hospital!! As many of u know I have a problem with my eye and I'm back in hospital with it. I dunno if it's the fact I have an iPhone or that there is a minimins app but I actually post from in here...
  123. squiddie

    So Sad

    I've got a lot to lose! My ticker is only club 10.
  124. squiddie

    So Sad

    Because I'm an idiot that's why! I put the wrong smilie! :-P PS Changed it now :P
  125. squiddie

    So Sad

    Thanks so much everyone. I was off my box last night! I was a nervous wreck on the way there, and in the queue! So I was so giddy when I had lost, anything would have done! I'm glad I kept going to group to power through. I had bought a 6 week countdown and didn't want to waste the money, so I...
  126. squiddie

    So Sad

    Cheers Vick. And cheers everyone for your kind comments. I lost a brilliant 6lbs this week and am practically giddy. It all seems so silly now! Just proves how passionate I am and how much I want this. Natt xxx
  127. squiddie

    So Sad

    Hi Everyone, Just wanted to have a rant really. I've been back at class for 7 weeks (6 weigh in's) as was doing really well its gone: wk1) - 11.5lbs :D wk2) - 1.5lbs :) wk3) + 1.5lbs (but I knew why) :o wk4) - 4lbs :p wk5) + 1lbs (threw a strop) :confused::mad: wk6) + 1lbs (nearly burst into...
  128. squiddie

    Slimming World Green & Red FAQ 2009

    http://www.slimmingworld.com/lifelineonline/images/awards_images/slimmer_of_week.jpg and just in case... http://www.slimmingworld.com/lifelineonline/images/awards_images/slimmer_of_month_October.jpg(just change the month each time!) Hope that helps, Natt
  129. squiddie

    Subway

    Subway Sandwich, 6 grams of fat or less, Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki each 18 Syns on Extra Easy Original 18 Syns Green 18 Syns
  130. squiddie

    Extra Easy Syns late at night

    Weight Watchers Chocolate Mini Rolls, 6 pack each 5½ Syns on Extra Easy Original 5½ Syns...
  131. squiddie

    Extra Easy Syns late at night

    It really doesn't matter. It's how MANY calories you consume in a 24 hour period, not WHEN you consume them. Hope that helps, Natt xxx
  132. squiddie

    Slimming world app!

    I'd love a SW app, I was thinking about it the other day. Every week I walk around the shop trying to get a signal to look up syns on my iPhone. The lifeline online website needs completely redesigning. It's been the same since atleast 2006. Its terrible to navigate for a start. I'd do it...
  133. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    The ONLY way to lose weight is to burn off more calories than you take in. Luckily there are lots of companies who take the hard work out of it for us. It may be that your body doesn't need as many calories as you are taking in. I really don't know I'm not an expert. I would say try and have 3...
  134. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    Unfortunately we cannot publish lists of foods on this site, so I would suggest photocopying pages 11 & 12 (from the new book). Superfree are just fruit and vegetables that are free on RED + GREEN. Things like sweetcorn and peas are only free on Green, so you can have them on EE, but they...
  135. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    Thanks to everyone's kind comments. Just wanted to remind everyone don't take what I say as gold, I'm just a SW'er like everyone else and not an expert!
  136. squiddie

    Batchelors Cup a Pasta

    Cup a Pasta, Chicken, made up as directed, dried, 52g sachet 1 Cup a Pasta, Creamy Cheese, made up as directed, dried, 49g sachet 1½...
  137. squiddie

    Back to the start

    Hehe, cheers Vick
  138. squiddie

    Back to the start

    Thanks everyone. I'm working on a blog so if I don't post on here I will defo post on there. Uni keeps me very busy! Although I am still thinking of you all. Natt xxx
  139. squiddie

    I found my motivation...

    I want to say don't put yourself down, you should feel confident and positive, however if that motivates you then go for it! Although don't 'punish' yourself. I'm sure you'll look fabulous whatever the size. Natt xxx
  140. squiddie

    Chocolate weetabix

    Ooo this sounds good to me!
  141. squiddie

    Back to the start

    Wow, what an amazing response in 2 hours! Thank you all so much! I'm starting all over again, weight-wise and journey-wise. I've gone to a group I've never been to before, with a consulant and people I've never met before, and with a friend - which I've never done before. I need the group I...
  142. squiddie

    Back to the start

    Hi everyone, I'm Natt, I'm 21, I live in Gloucester and on Thursday I joined a slimming world group. I was on this forum a little while ago so hello to any oldies who remember me! I was doing SW and it was going well, but life got in the way and I stopped. So on Thursday I joined a group with...
  143. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    I think I'm right in saying their scales go up to 400lbs and maybe beyond :) Natt x p.s Mum thinks it's 50st
  144. squiddie

    World cup, it won't be an easy one.

    It's only 2.5 syns for a shot of a spirit :)
  145. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    Circles is completely right. Please have your syns and healthy extras. There are a multitude of reasons why!
  146. squiddie

    O/T: I Think I'm Going Blind! Part VI

    Hey, thanks. I'm going to write part vii at the end of them month, to keep you up to date the next step is an eye tap. Natt xXx
  147. squiddie

    Donnie's food diary....

    Hi Donnie So glad to see you're doing so well! We started at the same time, but I think you've well and truely over taken me now - and good for you! Keep strong hun xxx
  148. squiddie

    Cous Cous Cake

    My Mum's C has the same look as me, if you start gaining weight because of X, then stop eating X if you don't carry on. My Mum starting gaining weight after I made a few Cous Cous cakes, probably not so much of the product, just she kept eating the whole thing!!
  149. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    Good luck YFU it's great you want to do it for your kids, but remember to do it for yourself too. Slow and steady wins the race - you might get fustrated, but stick with it you'll get there in the end and we're all here for support. Best of Luck, Natt xxx
  150. squiddie

    'Starvation mode' question

    I'm not an expert but with anorexia, people cut down their eating massively and actually gain because the body holds on to anything it gets, therefore spurring them to eat even less. Like I said I'm not an expert but thats what I've been told in the past.
  151. squiddie

    doesthis affect the SW eating plan

    H20 = Good :)
  152. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    When you eat doesn't matter. It's the number of calories you consume in a 24 hour period, not when you consume them :)
  153. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    Speed foods are speed foods, they can speed up weight loss hence the name. They're not compolsury just a 'so you know' sort of thing. Banana's are great full of energy, high in potassium, one of your 5 a day and best of all free.
  154. squiddie

    Mixing red/green/ee in the same week!

    Congrats on your loss funcurls. The problem is with so many changes in SW and come C's being trained a long time ago and so on and so forth I think messages sometimes get mixed together, my golden rules: * First and foremost follow the books/ website/ your C * If in doubt ask here and we will...
  155. squiddie

    HEa'a & HEb's - Do you think no having them...

    Hi I'll admit I didn't read the whole thread but just wanted to say this... 4HE's (4 * 120) = 480 cals 480 cals x 7 days = 3360 In order to lose a 1lb per week you need to reduce your calorie in take by 500 cals per day (3500 cals per week) in order to lose a pound (on top of your normal...
  156. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    Its always nice to have that feeling of ooo i need to spend syns! Yum yum yum! :p
  157. squiddie

    I got a letter today......

    Congrats hun that's fabulous x
  158. squiddie

    O/T: I Think I'm Going Blind! Part VI

    Oh good luck hun, I would believe Google, they once told me my eye was going to pop out and roll round the room! And even though that did happen you still can't believe everything it says ;)
  159. squiddie

    O/T: I Think I'm Going Blind! Part VI

    I'm now on Valaciclovir (Valtrex) an anti-viral and back to the hospital on the 5th! Thanks again for all the well wishes xxx
  160. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    Some people say yes, it depends on your own body, just be aware the big wigs will say you must do it!
  161. squiddie

    O/T: I Think I'm Going Blind! Part VI

    Update! Well what an anti-climax. I got the hospital and they didn't know what I was talking about, so the receptionist went and asked the Dr's and finally someone knew who I was! So I got in saw 2 doctors. I was then informed my notes were in 'file' (i.e. storage) and their computer systems...
  162. squiddie

    O/T: I Think I'm Going Blind! Part VI

    Thanks hun. I'm back to the hospital on Wednesday for the next installment!
  163. squiddie

    Philadelphia Light as a HEX A

    On the 'eat and slim' section > Green > B it's there :) Mind you - you have to know what you're looking for to find it, if you know what I mean! Natt x
  164. squiddie

    Donnie's food diary....

    I hope you enjoy visiting your family, I'm sure they will be thrilled to see less of you :)
  165. squiddie

    O/T: I Think I'm Going Blind! Part VI

    Well after being on hold for half an hour and being transfered 4 times the result is... she doesn't know. She said my specialist is in tomorrow so she'll ask him to ring me... hearing will be believing!
  166. squiddie

    Just wondering really- calorie counting?

    I think that when calorie counting is mentioned you think rabbit food and yoga - I do anyway! Whereas SW has done the counting for us! :D
  167. squiddie

    Just found out my friend has a tumour

    Sending peace, love and good vibes xxx
  168. squiddie

    Maintaining on SW

    Starlight - super-fabby-mod! :superwoman:
  169. squiddie

    Before you start a new thread.....

    The mods do a brilliant job; newbies will be newbies; mods respect the newbies and give a nudge and a smile; newbies respect the mods by being nosey and having a look round and a read!
  170. squiddie

    Maintaining on SW

    In my opinion, you almost have to learn SW twice, once to lose weight and once to maintain. Many thousands of people have lost weight with SW and kept it off forever. That being said some people have bad habits so in-built to them that it's hard to break, almost in the same way that some drug...
  171. squiddie

    O/T: I Think I'm Going Blind! Part VI

    Hi Lonestitcher, I've heard of PALS they're a lovely bunch :) To be fair to the opthamology department when they've said "we'll see you again in two weeks" the receptionist has moved people's appointments to get me in, which makes me feel a bit bad as I know what it's like when you get a letter...
  172. squiddie

    Hi im new!

    Hiya, Weclome to SW and MM! Firstly as for your posts if your click 'User CP', in the blue car at the top, it will show threads you have contributed to that have had replies. As for slimming... personally I'm no good with multi-packs, or things where you can have a small amount for a few syns...
  173. squiddie

    Donnie's food diary....

    They also say variety is the spice of life :D
  174. squiddie

    O/T: I Think I'm Going Blind! Part VI

    I can totally see that! My thoughts are still with you and your family. It's amazing that you're still sticking to plan :) When I was there I didn't know whether to laugh or cry!
  175. squiddie

    Finding things difficult

    Fantastic advice as always. Only thing I have to add is that I too have a deep set feeling of I don't know what I'd be like thinner. I've never seen it, I haven't gained weight and have an idea of what I'd want to get 'back' to. All my friends have always said "Oh I can't imagine you thin" For...
  176. squiddie

    Cant wait for the ''CHANGE''

    Oh I hear ya sister! I was planning on going swimming later kick start my new week and my body went, haha no you're not BLEED BI*CH! I'm only 20 I've got years of it left!
  177. squiddie

    so so sad

    That's so sad. When I hear stories of 18 - 21 year olds it really hits home as it's my, and my friends age. Tragic x
  178. squiddie

    Thought I'd introduce myself

    Heya, Welcome to the mad house, please leave your sanity at the door! :p Best of luck hun, you sound positive and a positive mind has a lot to answer for. Good luck on your SW journey. Natt xxx
  179. squiddie

    doomed week?

    Sorry to hear you've been having a bad time. First off I'd say don't beat yourself up for being human. Nearly everyone on this forum uses food as a coping mechanism and it's very hard to change habbits we've had for years and years. Definately go to group, if you don't you're just avoiding the...
  180. squiddie

    Donnie's food diary....

    I suppose M2M is similar to EE now, but with M2M you picked the day at the meal and had superfree food in between. So for example Green brekkie, Red lunch, Red dinner - or whatever combination :)
  181. squiddie

    O/T: I Think I'm Going Blind! Part VI

    Thank you for your kind words hun. I've broken today into 2 hour chunks, partly to catch up with my studies and partly for my eating! I'm fine up until about 5pm usually. I have a great routine in the day but the evenings seem to ruin me! You're right about taking it a day at a time. When I was...
  182. squiddie

    Slimming World Password

    There's two seperate things here. In order to join SW you have to want/need to lose at least 7lbs and still be a healthy BMI (i.e. if losing 7lbs would cause you to be classed underweight you cannot join). In other words your target would be to lose 7lbs or more in order to join. Once you have...
  183. squiddie

    O/T: I Think I'm Going Blind! Part V

    It amazes me that people still care! I've written part 6 here as it's quite long, but thank you all love and good vibes to you all xxx
  184. squiddie

    Donnie's food diary....

    Glad to see your still going strong xxx
  185. squiddie

    O/T: I Think I'm Going Blind! Part VI

    Welcome to part six of the adventure. Catch up here; part one part two part three part four part five Here's a summary of the story so far. In June 2009 I started having a bit of blurry vision in my left eye, like when you wake up and need to rub your eye, but rubbing it didn't help! So I...
  186. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    You could try the 7 day trial if you wanted a head start on getting your head round it, just tell your consultant when you join. Or you could just wait - completely up to you. Either way best of luck! Natt xxx
  187. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    Good luck whoopidoo - lets hope your name is an omen!
  188. squiddie

    I'VE REACHED TARGET....OMG!!!

    Congrats hun! Bring on the cake! Only joking :p
  189. squiddie

    Ready to throw in the towel !!

    There's loads of fab advice here for you already. I don't really have much to add. Maybe trying something else may work. However if you're going to use SW to maintain I wouldn't want you to gain when you switch back! Thing about SW or any diet is when you've lost weight it's harder to lose...
  190. squiddie

    DOES IT MATTER IF????

    Don't forget you can have soya/goat's/rice/lactofree etc., cheese and milk as well! Doesn't just have to be cow's milk/cheese :)
  191. squiddie

    DOES IT MATTER IF????

    By not having your healthy extra's you're not following SW 100% whether or not this affects your weight loss or how 'healthy' you are is completely up to the individual. You really should be having them. The whole point of Healthy Extra's is that they are foods that have the nutrients you need -...
  192. squiddie

    Info - My Consultant's Seminar Regarding EE 1/3 free!!

    Extra Easy is getting rather complicated! I always assumed that the 1/3 rule was so you were having fruit and veg to counter act the amount of protein and carbs on the plate. In the same way nutritionist want you to have your plate: Luckily for me I only really do Green days! But I'd like to...
  193. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    SW seems to be changing a lot, things are free that didn't used to be, things that were super free are now just free, and even EE only introduced in 2009 has had a few changes! I have the 2010 Food Optimising book infront of me and on page 10 it states: "Fill 1/3 of your plate with Superfree...
  194. squiddie

    slimming world hits the high street shops

    I'll be honest I haven't read the whole thread but read bits. I feel rather indifferently about it to be frank. What I will note is that for some people whether it be because you are busy, or if like me you're disabled or 101 other reasons it would be handy to have ready meals. That being said...
  195. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    Hi Mirelush001! I'll try and help best I can :) It is true EE doesn't work for everyone, in fact SW doesn't work for everyone. Just like any plan. Yes this true SW are definately trying to promote EE!! The reason you can eat unlimited pasta and meat on EE and not green is that with EE you...
  196. squiddie

    Syns - should I/could I eat a bar of chocolate every night?

    As long as you stay within your limit (usually 15 syns per day maybe less if your consultant has said so) you can eay whatever you want! I do advise you use them though because as you get closer to target you may start struggling and this is the first thing to cut down on and you've only been...
  197. squiddie

    Slimming World Green & Red FAQ 2009

    Thanks hun, best of luck with your SW journey!! Natt xxx
  198. squiddie

    have just started SW as have been at WW for 2 years

    Hi welcome to MM and SW, fab advice as always, just wanted to pick up on your point about "wonder if this diet is for people with really bad attitudes to food before and loads of weight to lose" (which didn't offend (not me anyhow) :p) I guess the answer to this is yes, and no. If (like me) you...
  199. squiddie

    Why do people quit SW?

    I totally get what you are saying here, I honestly totally do, just wanted to point out a couple of things (I hate that text has no emotion because I don't want this sound anything other than discussion moving - is that a phrase?! anyhoo... where was I? Oh yes...) SW obviously has to cater to a...
  200. squiddie

    So I cut down my free foods and . . .

    Of course I'm not saying that your habits were bad before, but there's a reason you're overweight and/or been unsuccessful at losing weight in the past and I include myself in this. Just a general observation. :) Also, yes there is a lot of emphasis on 'eat as much as you want' but as I've said...
  201. squiddie

    So I cut down my free foods and . . .

    I may get butchered for this but here we go. In the books and on the site etc., it does say "everything in moderation". One of the reasons I love SW and I've said this before, is that you can carry on eating with a big appetite whilst learning new habits and re-training your brain. Everyone's...
  202. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    I think the thirds thing is confusing people. Basically all it means is that 1/3 of your plate should be fruit/vegetables. The rest of which can be made up of whatever you want. For example you could have fish and syn free chips, with peas. Or spag bol with some mushrooms, onions etc mixed into...
  203. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    Oh right. Could you just clarify this for me then? Eggs, quorn, yoghurts etc., are still free on all plans but just not referred to as superfree? They are using the term superfree to refer to fruit veg that are free on all so that EE followers aren't confused? Or are eggs, quorn etc., synned...
  204. squiddie

    So I cut down my free foods and . . .

    I'm currently eating a packet of Rivita Mini's (5.5syns or 1 HEx B for anyone that's interested ;)) and there is 12 in here and I refuse to leave 2!! But yeah I'll give it a go :)
  205. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    With extra easy, 1/3 of your plate should be superfree foods (foods free on all plans) so basically fruit/vegetables. The other 2/3's can be whatever you want with your syns/HE's. Have a look in the recipe section for some ideas. Don't think of it as a big life altering thing, you are just...
  206. squiddie

    So I cut down my free foods and . . .

    On the funny side, this woman is mad, but I will happily give it a try... did I mention I have a mouth the size of the channel tunnel! However this is total dependant on what you are eating, 1 mouthful of something could be highly calorific and be more than enough to fulfil your calorie needs...
  207. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    Superfree and speed foods are different although there are some exceptions. Superfree simply means free on all plans. This is usually most fruit and vegetables. Although certain Quorn products, certain Mullerlights are also superfree. Speed Foods can help boost your weight loss because they’re...
  208. squiddie

    Hi, I'm new

    Oh thanks!
  209. squiddie

    So I cut down my free foods and . . .

    As everyone knows I love Slimming World, but the problem is the following is written in a very small font (comparatively) and isn't in an obvious place: "first rule of Slimming World, everything in moderation" I think SW is great for letting you ‘eat’ whilst you are breaking habits and...
  210. squiddie

    Hi, I'm new

    Hi Vicki, Come and post in the SW section ;) Natt x
  211. squiddie

    Valentines challenge

    Red - for WIs for w/c 4th Jan Green - for WIs for w/c 11th Jan Orange - for WIs for w/c 18th Jan Bright blue - for WIs for w/c 25th Jan Purple - for WIs for w/c 1st Feb Dark grey - for WIs for w/c 8th Feb (end date 14th Feb ) Happe - weight to lose 10lbs Tabby - weight to lose 7lb 0...
  212. squiddie

    MY SINCERE THANKS TO YOU ALL...

    Roz is right there is nothing any of us can say to make you feel better, but what amazes me is that you are still posting your food diaries, a time like this most of us would head straight for the chocolate, or drink or whatever. You truly are amazing, and what you have spoke of Jamie I'm sure...
  213. squiddie

    Valentines challenge

    352.4lbs, 25st 2.4lbs!! Well Done Everyone! :happy096::wow::woohoo::bananalove: :party0019: :talk017:
  214. squiddie

    Valentines challenge

    Another 1lb off for me this week. I seem to be going slower than last time, but atleast it's all in the right direction! If I include 15/02 weigh in (and I think lots of MonWI'ers are) then I think I might make it! :p Red - for WIs for w/c 4th Jan Green - for WIs for w/c 11th Jan Orange -...
  215. squiddie

    Sin Values of Look What We Found

    Look What We Found! Traditional Kitchen Recipes, Home Reared Beef Chilli Con Carne, ambient 300g pouch 6 Syns on Extra Easy...
  216. squiddie

    Sin Values of Look What We Found

    Look What We Found! Complete Meals! Herdwick Mutton Stew with Pearl Barley & Root Vegetables, ambient 300g pouch...
  217. squiddie

    Good Snacks to eat with little syns?

    Asda Puffin Biscuit Bar, all varieties 26g bar 7 Syns on Extra Easy Original 7 Syns...
  218. squiddie

    Good Snacks to eat with little syns?

    The Skinny Cow Triple Chocolate Ice Cream Lollies, triple pack 110ml each 4½...
  219. squiddie

    Valentines challenge

    Sorry been forgetting about this! Red - for WIs for w/c 4th Jan Green - for WIs for w/c 11th Jan Orange - for WIs for w/c 18th Jan Bright blue - for WIs for w/c 25th Jan Purple - for WIs for w/c 1st Feb Dark grey - for WIs for w/c 8th Feb (end date 14th Feb ) Happe - weight to lose 10lbs...
  220. squiddie

    koka instant super noodles

    Or the nutritional info :)
  221. squiddie

    Low fat Ricotta - help!

    Who makes it hun? Syns online will only give me full fat for non branded: Basic/Non Branded Foods Cheese, basic, Ricotta 28g...
  222. squiddie

    Good Snacks to eat with little syns?

    Snack A Jacks Snack a Jacks, Jumbo, Salt & Vinegar each 2 Syns on Extra Easy...
  223. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    Just wanted to point out superfree and speed foods are different. Superfree means that they are free on all plans, an apple for example, free on Green, Red and Extra Easy. Speed foods are foods that are low or extra low in calorie density so they can speed up your weight loss. Baked beans are...
  224. squiddie

    Before you start a new thread.....

    The other problem with this, is that you see (well me mainly, I'm guilty of this) a thread thats been asked a million times before and think, oh god I'm not answering this again! Hehe, cheers starlight x
  225. squiddie

    I don't get it...

    This can be a 'problem' with SW is to look at the calories in things. Your best bet is to trust the plan. All eating plans work because they cause a calorie deficit; Slimming World has a tried and tested plan that they've been using for 40 years! I know it's hard to get your heard round at...
  226. squiddie

    Wee; I'm losing weight!

    I'm not an expert on these things, I just do the research and make my own conclusions. I've just noticed in the past that whilst on this diet that if I'm wee'ing more then I'm pretty sure I'm going to have a good loss. I understand that the more I wee or breath or sweat means I'm losing more...
  227. squiddie

    Wee; I'm losing weight!

    I think I'd better science this up a bit - just for clarification :) Fat doesn't just appear and disappear, it is stored in fat cells. Fat cells live in adipose tissue, which basically acts like an internal petrol station, storing away fuel reserves. This adipose tissue, or "fat tissue"...
  228. squiddie

    Valentines challenge

    4lbs on first week - not bad with my new pills!! Tabby - weight to lose 7lb 0 lost so far Charlottegrace weight to lose 10lb 6.4lb lost so far Nikkiwales weight to lose 9lb 1.5 lost so far Devon_Dumpling weight to lose 7lb; 2lbs lost so far Bruggie07 weight to lose 7lb 4lb lost so far...
  229. squiddie

    An irritating comment...

    As you all know, I spend a lot of time defending SW. And I get this a lot as well, and I get people telling my why I should be doing a different diet and why it works for them. Well that's just dandy, but this one works for me for two simple reasons, it allows you to EAT whilst you are...
  230. squiddie

    Wee; I'm losing weight!

    As you lose weight the excess fat also escapes as... breath! Yes as you breathe out it contains some of the by-product of losing weight :)
  231. squiddie

    Slimming World Green & Red FAQ 2009

    Not all meat is free. Most meat is, I personally don't follow the Red plan so don't have the exacts, but most lean meat, poultry and fish is free on Red. Yes you can have brown rice as a HEx B or you can syn it. Your book will have all the details.
  232. squiddie

    Eating before Weigh In

    I totally agree that you should keep your routine. For example, I used to always WI in jeans (this was a few years back), then one week I knew I'd been a bit naughty, so I decided to wear linen trousers... Of course the following week I was back to jeans, but luckily I STS! I just thought it...
  233. squiddie

    If you have a Syn query......

    Oh right, fair enough :)
  234. squiddie

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    I'm not sure either, if I recall correctly tho, it's a shop we don't get in the south? Mind you I could be talking out my b*m here!
  235. squiddie

    Wee; I'm losing weight!

    I like your equation! :p
  236. squiddie

    Wee; I'm losing weight!

    Hello chums! I thought I'd give you all some inspiration, I will keep this short and sweet (phew I hear you cry). If you are weeing a lot whilst on this eating plan, chances are it's working! Fat leaves the body as urine, so if you've had a week where you're weeing a lot, there is a good...
  237. squiddie

    A couple of questions...

    You sound very positive so that's half the battle! Excellent advice given already (as always). Try and have no less than 15 syns a day (unless your consultant has explicitly told you different) There are many reasons for this, one being that when you only have a few lbs left to lose and you...
  238. squiddie

    Eating before Weigh In

    I know this has been discussed before, but I heard something the other day and it made me think (shocking I know, but bare with me). There is the age old discussion of whether or not to eat before weigh in and if so, what should you eat. Well here's some science for you... you should eat...
  239. squiddie

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    Good for you hun :) Best of luck with your weight loss journey xxx
  240. squiddie

    If you have a Syn query......

    Just a thought, would it not be better to have a single post thread and sticky it? Like: "PLEASE READ: Syn Queries" rather than us keep bumping it? Just a thought xxx
  241. squiddie

    If you have a Syn query......

    bump :)
  242. squiddie

    Valentines challenge

    I just added up the combined total: Tabby - weight to lose 7lb 0 lost so far Charlottegrace weight to lose 10lb 0 lost so far Nikkiwales weight to lose 9lb 1.5 lost so far Devon_Dumpling weight to lose 7lb 0 lost so far Bruggie07 weight to lose 7lb 1lb lost so far Atchonblimp21 weight to...
  243. squiddie

    Green Days Trying one for the first time!!

    Sounds yummy. I am a self declared Green plan queen as it's all I've ever done in 5 years (if you exclude the 3days EE). Judy is right, eat eat eat and trust the plan :)
  244. squiddie

    2010 Free Branded Foods & Low Syn Snacks books?

    I have the 2008 directory which may be getting a bit out of date now, but is the 2010 one the same where it's broken up into catorgories? Or is it like the good old days when it was just in brand order?
  245. squiddie

    Beware of vegetables!

    Just think of it as excess fat escaping!
  246. squiddie

    Where are all the Thai Mug Shots?!

    They stopped selling chicken mug shots is Glos for a while last year and then they just popped back, so hold out hope girls!
  247. squiddie

    lean meat!

    You could probably get away with it being free if you drain the fat, and if it doesn't affect your weight loss great, if it does just don't do it again! :p
  248. squiddie

    Fry light buttery.

    It's great for making SW cakes adds that buttery taste without the calories, I however couldn't stand the smell! It was like really rich toffee catching the back of my throat. But doesn't stop it being fab tho!
  249. squiddie

    erm... Hello :) I'm new

    Howdy Newbie! Don't worry about Christmas, it's all over now what's done is done, but congratulations on your loss so far. It's up to you whether you check or not, but home scales can vary from class ones by upto 7lbs! It's good that you're doing Wii fit. Just doing something for 1/2 an hour...
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