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    where is everyone from??!!

    I've actually just set one up! I'm under Gemma Slimming World Twerton. Its a crazy small world!!!
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    where is everyone from??!!

    I also used to go to that one, I enjoy it but moved to a closer group, it's in Southdown. I now run a group in Twerton on a Tuesday. You are more than welcome to come along. My number is 07875267100 if you want more details!
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    where is everyone from??!!

    Oh girls you should come to my group in Twerton! It's on a Tuesday at 7.30! Been running it for 6 weeks now!!
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    where is everyone from??!!

    Southdown. How about you?
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    where is everyone from??!!

    I live in Bath too!!!
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    Extra Easy Scan bran

    I used to think the only thing it was good for was wall insulation however I tried it again the other week and if it is topped with tuna mayo, lettuce and red onion it's actually bloody delicious! Funny how our tastes change!
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    please make us laugh!

    Just been to the gym. They've got this new snazzy machine, I only managed half an hour though as I started to feel sick. It does everything... Kit kats, twirls, mars bars, snickers...
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    We had steak, wedges, roasted veg and homemade coleslaw... It was sooo good! ?
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    Whats your new SW food discovery??

    That sounds like the perfect lazy weekend breakfast...
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    I had crab stuffed jackets. Made jacket potatoes, scooped out the middles and mixed with a tin of White crab meat, spring onion, lemon zest and a little e.l mayo. Popped back in the skins topped with Parmesan and under the grill. Served with salad. It was lush!!
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    Becoming a consultant

    Please don't lose your faith... Of course it is about getting bums on seats, it is a business after all. But you couldn't do this job of you didn't care. It is a lot of time and effort. Plus the 6 days you spend at head office training and the 4 exams you have to take (including one on...
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    Becoming a consultant

    Sorry MadameLaMinx, I really didn't mean my message to come across so blunt!! X
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    Becoming a consultant

    It doesn't cost that much for the franchise license. You do need to be a member to be a consultant. Join your local group and speak to your consultant, they will be more than happy to talk to you and probably accompany you to an opportunities event. Hope that helps!
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    SW Riot Watch!

    All is well in Bath! Did here someone say earlier though "I thought it was all going to kick off earlier... He purposely hit one of the hanging baskets" I hope tonight is much more peaceful and safe for everyone X
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    Whats your new SW food discovery??

    That sounds delicious!
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    Whats for breakfast?

    Wholemeal roll with bacon, beans with mini sausages and mushrooms stuffed in. Most fell out and had to eat separately but it was bloody good!!
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    What have you just eaten??

    Just had vegetable soup with harissa swirled in at the end. Without blowing my own trumpet it was bloody good!!
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    Pineapple, thought I'd share...

    I've just eaten the pineapple put of my husbands sweet and sour chicken... I hope that that counts too?!
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    Pineapple, thought I'd share...

    Ha! About 25 minutes ago I said to my husband "oh, I can't be arsed with chopping that pineapple tonight - I'll eat it over the weekend" Now he is so confused as I've just got to my feet and said "Right, I'm going to chop up that pineapple" he looked mega puzzled!! Come on pineapple... EAT ME!
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    What have you just eaten??

    Made garlic and chive dip and used baby corn and radishes as my dippers!
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    Should I Stay Or Should I Go?!

    Thanks IreneH. I am near to useless if I don't stay to class! I have no idea why but I need to stay. Thanks again
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    Should I Stay Or Should I Go?!

    Thanks Cleogin. You're right. It's unlikely one complaint would have done that. Hopefully my new consultant will be a goodun!! X
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    Should I Stay Or Should I Go?!

    Been slimming and there was a massive change... She announced she was having to leave. She said because of unforeseen circumstances she was leaving Slimming World. What if that is because of me? Do you think my complaint would have done that?
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    Should I Stay Or Should I Go?!

    Thank you for the replies ladies. The class is really poorly run. There are no books or hi fi bars. Then age spends the class telling us how bad her week has been. She tells us about the burger king meals she has had and the Greggs sausage roll and doughnuts she eats. And then questions why...
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    Should I Stay Or Should I Go?!

    Morning All! I am having a few problems with my consultant and group in general and it is making me not want to go to class. I am so uninspired and leave the class feel deflated and cross rather than uplifted and motivated. The consultant is so awful I have actually reported her to...
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    Oh my God... That sounds immense!!
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    We had spice crusted salmon, sautéed nee potatoes and chilli stir fried broccoli and asparagus. Was nice, the spice crusting needs a bit of tweaking next time but was yummy. Nice and light for a summers day
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    We had the sweet chilli pork from the new magazine last night and it was bloomin lovely!! Will be a regular methinks
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    I am going to do the seared tuna and potato salad from the new magazine. Looks yummy!
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    30 Day Song Challenge

    Pretty Green Eyes reminds me of Ibiza.
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    30 Day Song Challenge

    Day 4 - The 5ive megamix always makes me think of my husband!!
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    30 Day Song Challenge

    Day 4 Working with subs whenever we lost a submariner you could guarantee this song would be played hence it's my sad song... Yellow Submarine
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    30 Day Song Challenge

    Day 3 - Dolly Parton "9 to 5" I can't help but smile when it is on!
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    30 Day Song Challenge

    "Babycakes" by 3 of a Kind. I hate it. It actually makes me mad.
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    30 Day Song Challenge

    Favourite song - Take That "Never Forget"
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    It's a recipe from the Good Food site. It is really tasty!! Actually can't wait!
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    Lamb and apricot meatballs in a pitta with wedges, salad and dips!
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    Tattoo Quotes??

    I'm having "Best foot forward" written along the inside edge of my right foot. Can't wait. But will wait until the summer so I can go without socks for a day or 2!!
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    The 'what i resisted today' Thread.

    I have recently moved from 1 class to another and I am genuinely shocked at how bad she is. So far in my 3 weeks there she has put on 8lb and tells everyone about how bad her weeks are and what she has eaten. The 1st week was 2 burger king meals, last week she wanted to test her heart burn...
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    The 'what i resisted today' Thread.

    I resisted telling my consultant how rubbish she is... Does that count?!
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    Going Alone Diary

    I have 3 words to sum up my meal last night... WHITE CHOCOLATE TORTE! But, back on track today. B- cherries, raspberries, and yoghurt S- pear, alpen (3) L- barley salad and apple S- cherries, toast and marmite (b) D- leeks wrapped in ham with cous cous salad My aim for this weekend is...
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    Going Alone Diary

    Morning All! Here is today's plan... B- sausage sandwich (2&b) S- pear and alpen (3) L- tomato and rice soup. blueberries S- apple D- I'm eating out tonight at a tapas restaurant. So who knows what i will have but I will be straight back on plan first thing in the morning!
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    Harissa

    Oh fab! Thanks for all the replies
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    Harissa

    Evening All, Just reading my Good Food magazine and there are a couple of recipes that have Harissa in. Anyone know the syn value? I'd imagine its similar to pesto but I don't like to guess these things. I'm not even sure what is to know whether using the 20 cal = 1 syn method!! Thanks in...
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    Going Alone Diary

    I've just had a yummy chocolate orange options for 2syns
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    Going Alone Diary

    Phew I'm back!! Internet hasn't been working on here since Friday lunch time. It's amazing how in already do used to writing my plan on here and sticking to it. I put on this week at slimming, 1.5lb so my aim this week is to get that off. I've set myself a little aim. My birthday is in 11...
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    Going Alone Diary

    Note to self: 2 pieces of toast at 8am is not enough before a gym class at 10!!
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    Going Alone Diary

    Morning to all that read this!! Other than sneaking some chicken skin on my plate last night I had another good day!! Here goes today's menu... B- toast with peanut butter (5 & b) and pineapple chunks S- pear and alpen (3) L- cous cous with roasted veg and some chicken & apple S- banana D-...
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    Going Alone Diary

    There's 2 reasons I eat fruit... 1. Because I feel I have to! 2. I eat when I am bored. There are a lot of cakes and sweets around me and so its super tempting to stuff my face with them when work is sending me to sleep so fruit keeps me busy and is sweet so I don't scoff cakes!!
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    Going Alone Diary

    Morning! B- fruit, yoghurt and bran flakes (b) S- pear and blueberries L- beans and jacket potato with apple S- alpen (3) D- lemon roasted chicken, butterbeans, cous cous salad and green leaf salad. Today sounds scrummy!!
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    Going Alone Diary

    I'm late!! Not done todays diary yet so here goes... B- fruit, yoghurt and bran flakes (b) S- alpen and pear (3) L- vegetable casserole (2) S- apple D- roast chicken dinner (at mum and dads 10 syns for 1 roast pot and gravy)
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    Going Alone Diary

    Really enjoyed my dinner tonight, must have sensed it was going to be good as I took a pic!! Had salmon baked with lemon and garlic with "fried" chipped potatoes, green beans in lemon and pepper and pea purée It was yummy!!
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    Going Alone Diary

    Morning! February is here and I am putting my January diet disasters behind me!! B- Sausage sandwich (B + 2) S- pear L- vegetable casserole, fruit & yoghurt (2) S- apple and Alpen (3) D- salmon, new potatoes, green beans and peas. Think I need a sauce though... Any ideas?! Gem
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    Going Alone Diary

    Lost 1lb this week!! I actually wanted a bit more but a loss is a loss. I am pleased that I have a free week and weekend so hopefully I will have another loss next week X
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    Going Alone Diary

    Morning All! Well I didn't post this weekend, not because I am rude but because neither day did I know what I was going to eat! This weekend was always going to be disastrous, I was out non stop both in the day and night and being catered for. But actually I am 24 and I've got to live as...
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    Going Alone Diary

    Morning! So far this week so good! I topped last night off with some raspberries and cherries in yoghurt. 'twas lush! Here is today's plan... B- bacon sandwich (cooked, cooled and eaten at work- B) S- grapes L- leftover from last night. Raspberries, cherries and a muller S- apple and an...
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    Going Alone Diary

    Gosh it's 17.30 and I have posted today's menu! I wasn't at work today so my food was as good as normal but not out of control! B- bacon, egg & 1 piece of toast (half a B) S- 1 alpen (half a B) L- potato wedges and a small wine (6) S- apple, cheese and a chomp (5.5) D- Thai chicken stir...
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    Going Alone Diary

    In addition to the plan I've had 2 cadbury eclairs. I am pleasantly surprised that they are only 1 syn each!! Lush
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    Going Alone Diary

    Today has been a good diet day. I followed my planned plan but only had 3 syns worth of mackerel as that was 2 huge fillets!! So today I've had 6 syns. Tomorrow is another Extra Easy day. B- cherries and raspberries, muller & 28g bran flakes (B) (I love this!!) S- Pear L- Pasta with...
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    Going Alone Diary

    So this is the plan for today... EXTRA EASY B - Boiled egg sandwich (B) S - Pear L- Pasta and meatballs in a veg sauce (tinned toms, leek, asparagus, pepper and sweetcorn) with raspberries and cherries and a muller S- apple & Alpen (3) D- peppered smoked mackerel (6 syns) with cous cous, corn...
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    Going Alone Diary

    Morning All, Due to my class changing times I can no longer make my usual class. So... For the time being I am experimenting going it alone but doing a diary on here. Here's how I plan to do this. Either on the morning or maybe the night before I will post what I plan to eat. Then I will...
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    14 eggs!

    How about some scotch eggs or fritattas? Or... Have spaghetti carbonara (yolks) and then meringue with the whites. You can make sun free meringues by using sweetener and not sugar. If all else fails hard boil them and store them in vinegar and make pickled eggs!!
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    OW! I hate being a girl :(

    I completely sympathise. At the weekend I actually thought that my womb was trying to escape it was awful. I just whinged and moaned but I hear painkillers will help too x
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    Tasty, refreshing water alternatives from the U.S.A.!

    I have a complete addiction to Crystal Light! It is so lovely and refreshing and hits the spot when you dont want water and nor do you want fizzy drinks. I would really recommend trying them!
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    Meal out on friday.. Help. x

    I went there 2 weeks ago and had the roasted rump of lamb. It was beyond delicious!!
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    Alpen Light Apple & Sultanas....

    I have had to stop buying these because they are too good!!
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    May be a bit of a personal question but...

    I am on that pill. I have never not had a bleed but have had months where it is really light. If you have been stressing about it that wouldn't help as stress can mean your body does crazy things. I know tests are expensive but if you can get one then do as it will answer the question...
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    'kfc chicken' - could i do it this way?

    Just wanted to quickly get in that I use the grill!! I can therefore confirm that this will work My oven is also too small so I grilled mine and boy they were good!!
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    Question

    Yep, it was because it was your first week. Slimmer of the week is the person that lost the most in the current week and lost or maintained the week before (and stayed to class, but I know not all classes adhere to that) Next week it might be you!! Fingers crossed!!
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    To have chocolate egg or not to have chocolate egg.....

    I gave chocolate up for lent so I am most definitely have some chocolate!! It is has been really difficult at times so I am not going to let myself go mad and allow myself to go back to square 1 but I am going to enjoy some!!
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    Anyone else slimming for their wedding?

    Um... It is ivory and quite intricate and lacey. It is so hard to describe!!! I will try and find a pic for you... We are going to the Maldives. I cannot wait! How about you? What have you got planned? Still lots to do?
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    Anyone else slimming for their wedding?

    Nobody will be looking at the size of your dress!! Yeah, I am pretty much sorted. I start my fittings in a few weeks which is scary. But everything else it pretty much there!! Got my honeymoon jabs next week which I am not looking forward to but you've got to take the rough from the...
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    Anyone else slimming for their wedding?

    I am getting married on May 29th. Not long now!!
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    Extra Easy Days Ideas for breakfast on the go!

    I know it would use your B choice but how about Alpen Lights? That is sweet cereal!! You can have 2 for a HEB so tat should fill you up. Or how about a sauage sandwich? Using Bowyers sandwhiches. But again that is your B. I am not being much help!!
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    yummy SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN, TAKEAWAY STYLE AND SYN FREE!

    This does sound good. I would probably have it with rice and stir fried vegetables!
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    Weekend Confessional...

    Ok, if everyone else is confessing I will too... Friday morning a cooked breakfast from a pub, 11am went to the Bristol Beer Festival and drank ale until 4pm, had a pasty for lunch. Left the Beer Festival and went to the pub for a few more and then went home for an Indian takeaway. Oh...
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    Funny little quirks and traits!

    Do not even get me started on the 110% thing. It absolutely infuriates me. I think my "quirkiest" thing is that if I see a Royal Mail van I have to lick my lips. I have to. It started when someone at school said if you didnt do it then your parents would die and from then it has stuck! I...
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    does anyone know? - frosting/icing

    Fern, I am just about to run out of the door for SW but that sort of frosting will not be low syns. I use a recipe from The Hummingbird Bakery and it is delicious but high syns. Try googling it otherwise I will type it up when I get back from class. Sorry I dont have time to do it...
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    TWITTER

    I am very much the same. Sometimes I just forget to tweet!!
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    Info - My Consultant's Seminar Regarding EE 1/3 free!!

    Finally... THE answer!!! Thanks FatStitcher.
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    what to wear for weigh in?

    No kidding... a woman at my class took her bra off yesterday! It made 1lb difference!! She couldnt understand why she had stayed the same and said jokingly that they only different thing was her underwear...so the bra came off!! I always wear leggings and a light tunic style top. I always...
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    wedding plans vs family politics! grrrr

    I agree that option 1 is better, just thought that it might be worth throwing another option in the mix!! The string quartet sound lovely! That will be so wonderful. I havent even thought of music during the meal...I will add that to the list!! Whatever you decide make sure you have the...
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    wedding plans vs family politics! grrrr

    I know you have had replies and I am probably just saying what everyone else has said but I am getting married in May and so really sympathise with this stress!!! If I were in your situation I would look and think I have 2 options... 1. It is your wedding. You (hopefully) will only do...
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    quick question ...

    Vecon is a vegetable stock but is the the same texture and likeness to marmite!! It has always been free and therefore used in recipes where you would perhaps normally use stock but it wasnt free before. I would use the vegetable stock cube. Marmite is very strong. Just my opinion!!
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    SW for men! ~Is it the same?

    Everyone can have upto 15 syns... not just men. So both of you can eat exactely the same if you wanted!!
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    Red Days BEEF MINCE... SHOCK!

    I always managee to get Extra Lean beef mince from Asda in Bristol!
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    muller lights question

    I got 2 packs of Activia (8 in a pack) for £3 last week and have to say that they are delicious!! I love all the flovours so far. They actually taste of fruit!! Asda had the choc orange flavour in single pots, I bought one and thought it was vile!! So sweet and fake orange tasting!
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    Syn free muffins

    If you ground the cous cous it would be considered using it as flour. For these cakes and muffins you make the cous cous up as normal. Who stated that cous cous had to be savoury? It isn't a rule!! You are making cous cous as normal but adding sweet ingredients.
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    Puddings 1 syn chocolate cupcakes yummy.

    They look great. I might make those for the taster night I have coming up! How many of the cupcakes did the mixture make?
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    How amazing are Alpen lights?!

    I too am completely addicted!! The apple and sultana ones are my absolute favourite. I love them on their own, dunked in tea, crumbled into yoghurt, crumbled over figs and warmed in the oven. I just love them!
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    Will this make me lose a few lbs

    Nifty thinking... I had a wisdom tooth out on Wednesday. That must be some weight?
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    help with maltesers

    1 malteser is half a syn! I normally share a "normal" pack with a colleauge. In a normal pack there are 18 sweets and they are 9 syns! So .5 per delicious malteser!!
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    Kissme's Quick meal Idea's!

    Holey Moley that is a massive read!!! Very useful though. Thank you
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    Milk advice please!

    Or syn the dashes of milk you are having and use your HE A on something else?
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    What's everyone having for tea??

    I am having the bolognese pasta bake from Slimming Eats; BritMumInCanada's recipe site. I must say the bolognese is on the hob now and smells beyond delicious!! Far nicer than the normal bolognese I make!!
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    Alli slimming caps

    I cannot see why anyone would want to put chemicals into their body to help with weight loss when you can do it alone, without them. All you need is will power and determination. These tablets will not help you lose weight in the long term. They do not teach you about a healthy balanced...
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    What scales do /you/ trust?

    My wii fit board is exactly the same as my SW ones!!! However, I have been on other Wii fit boards and they are dramatically different! Like Circes said, pick one and stick to it!!!
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    Maltesers!

    Yep, one malteser is half a syn. They are my favourite!!
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    number of syns?!?!?

    I had a custard doughnut in the week, a little higher in syns than a jam doughnut but hell it was worth the days syns!!!
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    Fried Eggs?? Lets Discuss

    I do mine in water too. BritMumInCanada posted a thread on doing it this way and I have never looked back!!!
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    more fruit than veg

    You could try making your own coleslaw. That is white cabbage, onion and carrot, but all of them are grated finely and then I mix with e.l mayo and lots of pepper. Or sometimes with some rf salad cream. It makes a nice change to "normal" salad. How about trying things like asparagus and...
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    Eaten too much?

    Drink plenty of water, eat cucumber and celery (high in water) and perhaps have an activia tomorrow and that will completely get rid of the bloated feeling...promise!!!
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    Motivation

    I can kind of see this in 2 ways... 1. If you are happy with how you are now why not adjust your target? It is hard to set a target when you dont know what you will look like or be like at that target, and I guess that sometimes you will achieve what you want before what you thought you would...
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    Refusing a wedding Invitation - advice please

    I would just tell them the reason. THey will understand. One of the reasons we decided to not have young children at our wedding and meal is because I a) don't want them crying or screeching throughout the service and b) because of cost. We get charged teh same cost for a child meal to...
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    Homework!! AAGGHH!!

    That is a very good point, hadn't thought of it like that. I bet she loved it!! I feel sorry for the teacher who has to put up with 30 sugar high kids!!! That will teach them!!
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    Homework!! AAGGHH!!

    Are we not supposed to be teaching children about healthy nutritional diets?! Not how much sugar and junk can you melt in 1 bowl!!
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    are you planning a holiday this year?

    I get married in May and we are going to The Maldives too!! Which Island are you going to? We are going to Meeru. I cannot wait!!
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    Curdling yogurt?

    I chucked my curry away the other week because it split, I assumed I couldn't eat it! Darn it!!
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    calling all Kettle Chip fans!

    Mine had a guard...the bug*er just wouldn't stay on!!
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    calling all Kettle Chip fans!

    I love the idea of this but I am already missing a bit of thumb from a mandelin type piece of kitchen equipment and have no feeling in the top of my thumb so think I will steer well clear!!
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    Diagnosed with Lupus and put on Lupus - Can I still lose weight??

    Sorry that you are unwell. I don't know what Lupus is but I would say that the important thing is getting yourself back to good health and not the diet. Stay on plan ( I am not saying go off plan!!) and take your medication but concentrate on losing weight once you are feeling better.
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    Slimming success tips - add yours

    Keep it new and interesting! When I get bored of eating the same stuff I am then reluctant to eat it and more likely to go off plan. I plan my week every sunday and include lots of new recipes. This week 4 evening meals out of 5 is something I haven't tried before!!
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    PEA and HAM soup EE help needed please x

    Really?! I hadn't realised, clearly I am not reading the magazine closely enough!! I will check with my C on Monday. It would be easier with some meals if fruit afterwards would count.
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    PEA and HAM soup EE help needed please x

    Hm... tricky one! My C said that it does really have to be part of the meal. I think it has something to do with portion control. On EE you could have half a plate of SW chips and half a chicken but this wouldn't really be a healthy diet as you would have no fruit or veg. So, by SW...
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    PEA and HAM soup EE help needed please x

    Just so you know though it is meant to be a third superfree WITH your meal not afterwards. Perhaps next time you could add more veg to your spup that are super free?
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    can i eat this?!?

    Just thought I would point out that you HAVE to have your third superfree on your plate and cannot have it as puding after. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news!!
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    Extra Easy Romantic Evening Meal Ideas please!

    How about steamed asparagus wrapped in parma ham (28g is half a syn I would use 56g for 1 syn) with extra light mayo with a spritz of lemon juice in (half syn) for starter. For main how about teh thai salmon filo parcels that BritMumInCanada posted in the recipe section, she served it with...
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    Menu help - views on haggis????

    We have had a similar problem. Personally, I would leave it out. Because: a) You wouldn't want people to feel obliged to eat it b) You wouldn't want it to go to waste if people did try it and didn't eat it c) It could be a waste of your money. Are you having a buffet in the evening...
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    Don't think EE is right for me

    A couple of people in my class had a small gain in their first week of EE and then the second week had big losses. Perhaps, try it for 1 more week and see?
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    Cinema Popcorn

    Hi All Does anyone have any idea of how many syns would be in a small tub of cinema popcorn. Sweet would be my preference. I know that 28g is 6.5syns but how am I supposed to know how many grams is in a tub?! Thank you!
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    Laughing cow deli cheeses???

    I am happy about this.
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    Couscous Cakes

    Right, found the thread with the official HQ response. Here is the link... http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world/126341-hq-gave-answer-couscous-cake-last.html BrightonRosie wrote to them and asked. The thread is started by her if anyone wants to search and in case the link doesn't work this...
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    Couscous Cakes

    SW have said that cous cous cake is free. Because the cous cous is made up as per normal and not 'tampered' at all it isn't seen to be acting as flour or anything else. There is the official post on here somewhere with their response. I will find it.
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    Hope dont have day like yesterday

    I guess it just goes to show how much we take hot water and heating for granted... Think of those less fortunate who never have hot water or any central heating. I for sure wouldn't cope! I hope 2010 starts to look up soon
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    snow time off work

    I work in the public sector and for us it is managers discretion. I am very fortunate and the boss has said that no one should lose out due to the weather. I had done some planning and took some work home so did manage to get some bits and pieces done.
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    Slimming World Slimathon

    I am doing it too. I am hoping it will give me the extra push I need as well as doing a good deed and raise money for a worthy cause.
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    OH, so that's what contraceptives are for... d'oh!! (updated)

    I have just done a toofatkat too! Come on Julie! How long does it take to pee on a stick?!
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    WW bread

    The SW website says that Weight Watchers wholemeal bread and brown danish are healthy extras but it doesnt say malt danish. I checked the syns and it is 2.5syns for 1 slice. I would be surprised if it wasn't a heb to be honest but that really puts you none the wiser!!!
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    My wedding challenge!!!

    I get married May 29th!!! I would like to lose a stone really so I am going for it now!! I have my dress, it is rather traditional but my bridesmaids are in black which isn't very traditional!!
  130. G

    What to do with FIGS?

    Hello! I have now bout some figs, they looked so lovely in the shop, but I haven't a clue what to do with them! Eat them raw? Bake them? Anyone got any yummy ideas? Thank you!
  131. G

    Quorn Sausages

    I love quorn sausages!! Yummy yum
  132. G

    What are your desert island foods?!?!

    Potatoes and seafood sticks!!
  133. G

    I'm a little confused about Mince?

    Yep, me too, I brown it as normal then instrad of draining the fat I pour the whole lot in a sieve and put boiling water over it. (I buy lean mince) That is the only way I can see that you would get rid of all the horrible fat.
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    Paw Paw

    Okey dokey, thanks again!
  135. G

    Extra Easy - The changes.....

    So, if I have porridge I would have to have fruit with it? I couldn't just have porridge? Also, if for lunch I had jacket potato, beans and salad would this be ok or would I need to have some form of a protein (meat/fish)?
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    lmao i wont have much chance on a dating site then

    I know that it is wrong and that people shouldn't be judged on looks or weight but my good God that story made me chuckle!! It is really egotistical to put yourself on a site called 'Beautiful People' anyway isn't it?!
  137. G

    Paw Paw

    Thanks guys. Just to clarify... do I eat the skin or just the flesh on the inside? I am snowed in today and so think I will have a yummy tropical salad mid afternoon.
  138. G

    Paw Paw

    Why is it I came on here to ask the question but didnt think to google it?! That is brill, thank you Circes. I must say that I didnt think it would be like that!!
  139. G

    Paw Paw

    Evening All! Went to the shop earlier to for a treat and bought lots of fruit I wouldn't normally. I got a mango, physalis, passion fruits and paw paw. I know how to prepare all the fruits except the paw paw. Can anyone help?!
  140. G

    budget

    There is 2 of us in our house and we spend about £50 a week, and this normally includes some household stuff. You just need to be organised and plan and once in the supermarket stick to your list!! I plan what I am eating/cooking everyday and then buy only those ingredients. I have...
  141. G

    homity pie - sw mag recipe

    I made this last night and it was sooo yummy!! I had it with a chicken breat marinated in reggae reggae sauce. I am going to do it next week with meatloaf
  142. G

    TWITTER

    Which Gok Wan is the real one?
  143. G

    TWITTER

    Andi Peters and Jason Manford are my favs! Both say such funny things. I am off to find Gok now too
  144. G

    TWITTER

    Brill, thank you ladies!! Those that have followed me I am following back! I think it's a really funny little system but I am enjoying it!!
  145. G

    TWITTER

    Hello Gang! Well to try and disparage the January blues I decided to try something I wouldn't normally. Nothing crazy just something to try... A little while I joined Twitter and that was that. Yesterday I posted my first tweet. Today I have done 2 more. However, I only have 2...
  146. G

    Im moving out, yay!

    That is great! SO exciting. Is it furnished? You'll be able to go to Ikea and everything...that was one of my favourite things when we got ours. And I bet that your relationships with people at home will improve now. When I was at home I couldn't bare my sister and it would mean me and my...
  147. G

    Dress incentive for October

    I love that!!! It is really beautiful.
  148. G

    skinny jeans!

    I agree with CherryValentine. They are tiny in there so I would go elsewhere and try on a pair or 10s...I think you may be in for another surprise!!
  149. G

    Quark in mash potato

    Quark in mash potato is lovely!!!
  150. G

    Slimming World have taken away student discount :( £4.25 to £4.95 - so unfair?!

    I agree with paperclip - why should students get a discount?
  151. G

    Am i right to be a bit miffed?

    That sound like a good plan!
  152. G

    Oooooo how weird is this? (sorry boring wedding stuff)

    AH that is lovely! I picked up my wedding dress last week and my bridesmaid dresses on Saturday. I don't get married until May!! It is horrible to think MY wedding dress is at my mum and dads and I am not allowed to put it on!!
  153. G

    Am i right to be a bit miffed?

    I totally agree Fern! That is what I had at the Coal Grill last week (I live in Bath and work in Filton) and it was so super delicious!! The service was great in there, I grilled them (no pun intended!!) on how everything was cooked and what was the best for me to have and they were so helpful!
  154. G

    Do You Still Go To Class if You Know You've Gained??

    My weigh in is at 7pm tonight and I know I have been far from a saint!! If I have stayed the same then I am lucky but the more realistic option is that I have put on. I know if I go and see that I have put on I will be even more motivated than normal. Got to take the rough with the smooth!!
  155. G

    has spent all day making ......

    That is amazing!! It looks brill. You have some very lucky children!
  156. G

    Baubles!!!

    "You wont get in your wedding dress" would be mine!!!
  157. G

    Practice Christmas Day

    We are having 'Fake Christmas' on the 20th. We tend to spend all our time with family over Christmas ourselves so doing fake christmas with friends!! Going to do SW Christmas dinner and dessert at one persons house and then moving over to the others for the evening to watch Home Alone and...
  158. G

    Group Christmas party food

    Or loaded potatoes. Make jacket potatoes, scooper out the insides and mix quark, lea and perrins, sprig onion and cheese in and refill into the skins and put back into the oven for 15mins. Delicious!!
  159. G

    Ooooops - that hurt!

    But the biggest thing is that you have drawn a line under it and have gained control and said "thats it". Move on and don't let it get you down. A lot of people wouldn't have logged it and just tried to ignore it, you haven't. Today is another day. Make it a good one.
  160. G

    Yeo Valley Yoghurt

    Hi Gang Got a 450g tub of strawberry probiotic yoghurt and wondered what the syn value is. I have gone onto SW online but I am getting confused as my tub doesn't seem to say fat free but also doesn't say whole milk! Help!
  161. G

    Cous Cous cake..

    Well done Stephie!!
  162. G

    what are we all having for tea tonight...

    I had homemade wedges, quorn chicken nuggets and beans. I had 8 nuggets...4 syns!! Delicious
  163. G

    Cous Cous cake..

    There is a thread on here somewhere (I can't seem to find it) which is the official decision from SW about cous cous cake. They said that because the cous cous is being made up as the packet directs and then having ingredients added to it it is fine to treat the cous cous as free. I think...
  164. G

    I just tried

    They are also 4 for £2 in Asda!
  165. G

    I just tried

    They are delicious!! You are aware that they are 1 syn each though aren't you? (Really hope I'm not raining on your parade!)
  166. G

    Any special occasion your slimming for?

    So that I look like a princess on my wedding day next May!! And so that I look a little decent on my honeymoon in my swim wear! Maldives here I come!!
  167. G

    Continuing the Down Memory Lane thread

    Green custard!!! My mum was highly offended one Sunday when she served up homemade custard and I asked her if she could try and make it more like Moira's (the dinner lady!) next time!!
  168. G

    post wi treat

    The reason I dont "treat" myself after weigh in as then I am saying I am on a diet and tonight is my night off. Slimming World is about a change in lifestyle, not a change for 6 days and on the 7th (weigh day) go back to old habits. If I fancy a take away or a meal out then I will have it...
  169. G

    healthy extra question?

    Morning! Yeah that is fine. I quite often will have toast for my breaskfast and then perhaps a burger (home made!) in a bun for dinner or some soup with more bread at lunch. As long as you are using the right bread then you are following the rules! Enjoy!
  170. G

    Newbie to forum and SW

    Welcome!! It depends on what day you are having but these would be my ideas... Jacket potatoes (cooked in microwave) with cheese and salad Pasta salad Savoury rice/Uncle Bens rice Egg mayo sandwich/ryvita Egg salad Cous cous with roasted veg and quorn sausages Hopefully that gives you...
  171. G

    Student discount

    I cannot help but think I don't see why students should get a discount. I might have a full time job but things are a struggle for me too, hence why I had to stop going to class. Like Nilo said, they are a business and in this current economic climate SW is doing what all businesses are...
  172. G

    SLOW COOKER QUESTION

    When putting a whole chicken in do I need to put any liquid in the slow cooker too?
  173. G

    The best of intentions...

    That is only 12.5syns so you are fine! I wouldn't worry about it. I was expecting you to say you had good intentions but scoffed 30 syns not 12.5!!!
  174. G

    Daim/Dime Bar

    So, technically I could have 2!!! Woohoo!! I had 1 and it was delicious. I will leave it there though... Thank you!
  175. G

    Daim/Dime Bar

    There is one calling me from the kitchen!! I haven't had any syns yet today so I am really hoping it is ok to eat and not over syn! Normal size etc. If you need the actuals let me know Thank you!!
  176. G

    Pesto Chicken

    This sounds delicious... I will be trying this this week!
  177. G

    No James Martin???!

    Matt presents Market Kitchen on the Good Food channel so he is used to it I guess. I know that the chicken thing is completely ridiculous but I do like a bit of Heston!!
  178. G

    No James Martin???!

    I know!!! What has happened?! ALthough I must say I am a fan of Matt too so I am not too gutted. Sausage casserole looks goooooooood!
  179. G

    What word do you dislike the most and why

    I just thought of another I hate... FINE. It is a bit like nice really it is just so bland and non descriptive. My OH and I have a daily disagreement when I say "how was dinner?" (that I have just lovingly prepared and cooked) and he says "fine". Fine? Bloody fine?! I didn't spend an hour...
  180. G

    Red Day Meat Loaf

    This recipe is great. I would love to be able to tell people that it is nice cold but we normally eat the whole lot hot!! It is so good. I didn't have any mustard powder but used some wholegrain mustard and synned it. Really good.
  181. G

    Scan Bran Recipe Thread

    Do I need to blitz the scan bran first or just break it up? Thanks
  182. G

    O/T Herbs winky

    Oh my god!! That is hilarious!
  183. G

    I am a giant fatty mcfat fat!

    THAT SOUNDS AMAZING!!!! Right...Sensible bit... As long as you get back to the normal strict Vixxster tomorrow all will be fine. Would love to write more but I am off to google this place to see where my closest one is...
  184. G

    carrot and coriander soup...

    That sounds good! I made a batch of soup the other week and froze portions of it so when I wake up on cold days I can take a portion out and take it to work. With some bread dipped in...yum yum!
  185. G

    Chicken breast is soooo expensive!

    I have been doing this since seeing it on Economy Gastronomy. It is great!
  186. G

    Green Day RED LENTIL PATE

    Does it have to be red lentils? I only have green. I know it will probably look rank but will the taste be as good?
  187. G

    World's heaviest man - 70 stones

    Hm... I am of two opinions with this story. One part of me does feel for him and think that it must be awful to be in that position. The humiliation of being 'the man who had to have an RAF helicopter take him to hospital' will live with him forever, and I am sure that that humiliation will...
  188. G

    Dumplings

    Finally...official clarification!!!
  189. G

    Every little helps.....?

    I don't weigh in until 1730 so I have fruit and yoghurt for breakfast and a light lunch (never a jacket potato or anything like that!!). I do not drink anything after 1pm. Then I get back home and go to the loo and then get into my weigh in clothes, breathe in (I dont know why but i do, logic...
  190. G

    miming

    I am a big Cheryl fan but I wasn't expecting much...however I thought she was ace!! I think she did well, she clearly sang live and danced a bit. And although far too skinny she looked awesome!!
  191. G

    miming

    Alexandra mimed last week. She did a very clever trick of recording a different version and then miming to that. There is no way you can do an energetic routine like she did and sing perfectly straight and in tune. I guess it is whether you want to watch something evergetic and...
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    Im so excited!

    On the simming world website there is a phone number which anyone can call to order any of their books. They ask if you go to a class but are happy even if you say no. Then you can get the whole collection if you wanted!!
  193. G

    (OT) We've set the date!!

    Thats exciting! Plus it means you have more time to go to weddings and decide what you do and don't like...perfect! Have fun planning!
  194. G

    Chicken chicken wrapped in bacon with garlic philly....

    I had something similar last night but used reduced fat cheddar in the middle. It was soooooo good!
  195. G

    For those who need a giggle...

    That is so funny. Who comes up with these things?! I mean some one actually sat there and thought 'hang on a second, I know what other dance has that exact same rhythm?!'
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    Menu planning

    I too also menu plan. Normally on a SUnday morning (my shopping day) I sit down and write out my 3 meals for each day as well as some snacks and then I write my shopping list from that. I also cook at least one new recipe every week so this time gives me the opportunity to sit down and go...
  197. G

    Birdseye Fish Fingers

    Thank you Eternity
  198. G

    Birdseye Fish Fingers

    Does anyone happen to know the syn value in a delicious fish finger? Thanks in advance...
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    Pasta sauces

    My favourite is a a ratatouille pasta sauce Ingredients: 2 courgettes 1 aubergine 1 red onions 1 leek 2 peppers (any colour!) 2 tins of tomatoes Garlic Chilli flakes Chop them all into similar sized pieces. Stick them all in a pan with some garlic (I use easy garlic) and a pinch of chilli...
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    Moist SW CheeseBurgers

    I also assumed I would add water so brill question! These sound good. I do a similar thing for meatballs but without the bovril. I am going to try these on Saturday. A cheese burger and X Factor...what more could a girl want?!!
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    Your best kitchen gadget

    My swede chopper! It is the half moon shape and crinkley and amazing!! I use it on all 'hard' veg!
  202. G

    So whose getting married?

    I am getting married next May. I bought my dress a few months ago and was very realistic about my weight. The dress did up but was slightly snug so I know that if I only loose half a stone then that is all I los and the dress will still fit and I still looked like a princess. We went...
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    Extra Easy Menu check please

    That looks good to me!! I'm not sure about the syns but I am sure someone will confirm those with you.
  204. G

    what do you want under your tree for xmas

    I could wear ear plugs Andy...
  205. G

    what do you want under your tree for xmas

    Hell yeah Precessria!!! Share?
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    what do you want under your tree for xmas

    I was going to ask Santa for a slow cooker but then I thought that actually I would like that before Christmas to make the most of it so that has come off the list. I would like a proper coat. I have several 'fashionable' coats but not one that is waterproof or particularly warm! We go...
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    Shopping on a Budget - pointers please?

    These are my favourite budget meals... * Spanish Omlette and salad * Mixed bean chilli (cans of mixed beans cheaper than mince) * Sausage casserole * Sausage chilli (use the sausage meat for meatballs, again, cheaper than mince) * Cheesey filled potatoes (baked potatotes, take out...
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    Shopping on a Budget - pointers please?

    There has already been some really good advice but I thought I would throw my tuppence in! I plan what we are eating for the week and only buy the ingredients required. I know that buying a bigger pack of beef mince is better value for money than buying smaller ones so either plan to have 2...
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    I survived a weekend away!

    You make me sick!!! I would have stumbled at the first hurdle but you sailed through!! Well done, go polish that halo of yours!!!
  210. G

    Extra Easy how does this look please........

    Yep, everything else is ok. You need to make sure you have some syns and perhaps try and squeeze some more fuit in to your diet...
  211. G

    Extra Easy how does this look please........

    Yep, you haven't included a HEB. Why don't you have some cereal or toast for supper or snack.
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    O.T letter done to ss

    Jacqui, the letter you have written is clear, direct and calm which is really good. It comes over that you have taken the high road (despite how you feel) and that you are prepared to discuss all the options. Just run the spell check over it as there is the odd typo that your spell check...
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    Sushi

    It was fish!
  214. G

    Puddings muller light yogurts amazing for different deserts!

    Thanks for the lolly tips guys. I will buy a mould over the weekend.
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    O/T think i've got a cold coming

    I feel for you... I have a cold and feel well and truly poorly. I felt rough all weekend but just thought it was a case of working hard and playing harder but that isn't it. I went to work this morning and came home at 1130 and slept and snotted until 3. I then had a lemsip and have just...
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    Sushi

    Evening All I am home today poorly and haven't really had any sort of appetite (I didn't think I would see the day!) The only thing I have eaten today is some sushi from Marks and Sparks. I am not really counting syns today and seems that is all I have eaten I dont think I need to worry too...
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    How do you syn Frylight?

    But to reiterate... Frylight is FREE!!
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    O/T Manchester derby

    Ah Jacqui, City were robbed!!! I cannot believe that Utd won. That last goal should never have been! Next match is Chelsea .v. Spurs. I am a biig spurs fan and dad is a big chelsea fan so roast at theirs should be interesting tonight!!
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    Tortilla chips made from pasta [with pics]

    Rightly or wrongly I have just made some of these with a little bit of sea salt and some balck pepper and they were realy yummy! The way I see it is that if I come home from work and fancy a bag of crisp and all we have in are high syn crisp then surely I am better off making these than going...
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    Easiyo Yogurt !

    Ok brilliant! I have watched the video on qvc and with all of your comments I am sold!
  221. G

    can a cold affect weight loss

    I too have a cold and feel awful so I really do sympathise with you. So far today I have had a diet of tea and lemsip. Being ill sucks!! I hope you weigh in was ok
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    A garden for life and happiness

    I love that!! Very nice Donnie x
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    Green Days syn free smoothies

    I also love smoothies and when started SW was gutted I couldn't have them every Saturday like I used to. I now do the following. It does sound odd but stick with me... Get a berry flavoured muller light out of the fridge and bring it to room temp. Get some frozen berries from the...
  224. G

    Easiyo Yogurt !

    How many portions do you get from 1 sachet? I am trying to figure out if money wise this would be beneficial. Thanks
  225. G

    Puddings muller light yogurts amazing for different deserts!

    Sonia, do you just put muller light in lolly moulds for the lollies?
  226. G

    magazine

    I love the magazine and yes the SW updates are all printed in it. It costs £2.65. Buy it!!
  227. G

    whats your downfall?

    Mine would have to be crisp and dip. I love Walkers Sensations and Kettle Chips with some nice caramelised onion hummous or guacamole. Yum!! I have tried doing my own version but it just isn't the same!
  228. G

    Original Potatoe help

    Frylight doesn't have any syns... so no need to worry about that!
  229. G

    Original Potatoe help

    Well now you are having a EE day it doesn't matter!! Enjoy your roasties!
  230. G

    Original Potatoe help

    It could be normal but you would have to keep the skin on as that is the only way to count potato as a HEB on a red day.
  231. G

    Oreo's

    I love Oreos so much I named my rabbit after them!! (Please Note: I will not be eating her!)
  232. G

    Has anyone seen...

    My motivation? :sigh: I know I had it the start of last week but now it has well and truly gone missing. I am not sure whether it got a late deal and went on holiday without me or if it is poorly but we normally keep daily contact with one another. I am concerned something has happened...
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    Chocolate Cravings :(

    You could make the chocolate chickpea cake which is on the recipe threads. That is really good. Or why not have a chomp or a curly wurly which are much lower in syns?
  234. G

    O/T - Weird Crushes!

    Ok, mine is quite odd. Others think it is odd and I too find my crush strange but I can't help it... Piers Morgan! I don't know what it is but I just find him very charming and funny. He is probably old enough to be my dad but what can I say?!
  235. G

    Your honesty is required...

    No way!! What are you planning to wear with them?
  236. G

    Waking the Dead - burned pasta

    You clearly are determined!! How many pans do you have??!
  237. G

    Waking the Dead - burned pasta

    Perhaps you arent meant to have pasta tomorrow?!
  238. G

    O/T - Need to look fabulous for a wedding!

    Beki, yesterday I went to my 4th wedding this year and next week I have another so I would like to consider myself a pro now at dressing for weddings!! Like someone said you so do NOT need to wear a suit, in fact those people I have seen look stuffy and too business like in suits. I...
  239. G

    Healthy Lamb Kebabs

    I too saw this and thought how good it looks! They did say about doing the meat on kebab scewers with other veg and then I thought about either serving them egg fried rice or potato wedges. That way it would save the syns from the pitta. I would still make the sauce though as that sounds...
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    Red Day LIVER, ONION & BACON CASSEROLE

    Yay!! I bought some liver on the way home today (you put it in my mind and it is all I have thought about!!) so I will hang on another 24 hours and have it tomorrow! I think a slow cooker is something to go on the wedding list! Thanks again
  241. G

    Red Day LIVER, ONION & BACON CASSEROLE

    I don't have a slow cooker could I put this in a casserole pot (with lids on) and cook on ultra low in the oven? I can cook from half a gas mark on my oven. What do you think? I have just bought a whisk (for meringues!!) and now wishing I had got a slow cooker too, I love liver!!
  242. G

    Losing weight and clothes!

    Judi, like you I love eBay. I think it is perfect for those of us losing weight quick as I refuse to spend a fortune on clothes that I will wear once or twice and then get rid as they no longer fit!! I have never had a bad buy from there either and I have bought quite a lot! The only...
  243. G

    What is for tea tonight?

    I had a massive portion of pasta bake with cheese melting on top and 2 corn on the cobs!! It was damn good...even if I do say so myself!!
  244. G

    SCONES! I love them!

    I can highly recommend the yoghurt scones recipe that Donnie posted. I am currently making my 3rd batch this weekend! (Please Note: I didn't eat them all...Promise!)
  245. G

    Scan Bran Recipe Thread

    I have just made these and got 21 out of the mix! I put 3 tbsp of water in and then used my pestle and mortar to get them all crunched up. They look yummy! Just need to keep myself entertained for an hour to stop eating them!!
  246. G

    YOGHURT SCONES

    Donnie I made 2 batches of these yesterday and today have none left. My family loved them and were very shocked when I said that they were a SW friendly recipe. I did one batch with cherry yoghurt and one batch with the vanilla and choc sprinkles muller. I then mixed quark with white choc...
  247. G

    What have I let myself in for?

    I would love to post a supportive message right now but actually I think you must be mad!!! I am thinking a massive plan of action will be required for that week! You will have to write out a timetable and do it that way I think. All I can say is GOOD LUCK!!
  248. G

    Bernard Matthews Turkey Ham isn't free any more?!

    I would give up lettuce and keep my BM turkey ham!!
  249. G

    WARNING Re. Holiday Threads

    That is a really good point thanks Phil. I guess our fingers type before we actually think about what we are typing. You're like having our own little super hero looking after us!
  250. G

    meals for 1

    My OH works away quite a lot and so I often find myself in your position. I tend to half the recipes and then I have a portion for my dinner that night and a portion for my lunch the next day. Or think of recipes than can be adapted. For example you can make a bolognese for one evening and...
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