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  1. redmel

    Things I learnt this week

    I have learned that I hate Kale, no matter how it is cooked!
  2. redmel

    Newbie. please check my diary for me????

    How are you getting on with the diet?
  3. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Thank you. I will make sure I read up a little bit more before doing it, so I am doing it correctly.
  4. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Well done missykeljo and five-by-five, fantastic losses this week :) I have struggled this week; tiredness and exhaustion are kicking in and I lost my appetite completely for 2 days. I ate junk for 1 day and I am not drinking enough water! I am hoping it all balances out and I can at least...
  5. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Thankfully there doesn't seem to be too many cakes and biscuits around. As of Monday I doubt I will have much time to be in the staffroom as I will be teaching most of each day. I hope everyone is sticking to it and losing :) I was absolutely dreading starting placement 2, in terms of being...
  6. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Thamks Emma I am just a slow loser unfortunately. I do have the rare decent loss, but on the whole it takes me ages to lose weight. I have started my 2nd placement and so far so good. I think the key is to take my lunch and refuse all staffroom cakes and biscuits
  7. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    I lost 1lb again. I have now lost 6lb in 4 weeks. I'm losing very slowly but at least it has been a loss each week. My nephews christening in in 8 weeks so I am focusing on hitting a stone overall loss by then. Hopefully I will actually be able to see the loss by then and my clothes will be a...
  8. redmel

    Extra Easy NICE Wraps

    Haha, love the choice of cardboard or plastic I haven't tried those taco shells, they could be an option. Thank you
  9. redmel

    Extra Easy NICE Wraps

    Hi Capricorn :) I remember you too. I am back, heavier than ever before lol... determined this time though. I've lost 6lbs in the 4 weeks I have been following SW. I am such a slow loser, but as long as it is coming off each week I am happy :) I take it from the fact no one can recommend any...
  10. redmel

    Extra Easy NICE Wraps

    Hi. Are there any wraps that are nice, that are a HB or low syns on EE? I have tried the WW ones in the past and they taste like cardboard. I really want to make fajitas for the family but don't want to miss out lol.
  11. redmel

    Anyone on red and green still? Struggle with extra easy!

    There is a facebook group called SW old skool..... I mainly do EE, but find I lose slower on it tbh. I am sticking with it though as it is easier to cook just one regular family meal, rather than having to cook different things for me.
  12. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Have you read up on the new EE and SP plans? I've bought a new actifry, a chipper and a soup maker. They all got delivered today, but I haven't had a chance to use them yet. I'm planning soup for lunch tomorrow and something with chips for dinner lol. I hope everyone is getting on well this...
  13. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    I lost 1lb this week. I am quite shocked actually, as I have not been on plan at all. I have been dying with tonsillitis for the entire week and only today am I starting to feel human again!! I am back on it today. Apart from the few small squares of millionaire shortbread, I have been...
  14. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Thanks I am trying to stay stocked up with SW options so when I do open the fridge I have a SW option The last couple of weeks and the next couple of weeks have been ok because I am inbetween placements (trainee teacher) but I know once I am back in school I will struggle due to tiredness
  15. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Hi, I've been here before. I've recently started SW from home. I have done 2wks so far and lost 4lbs. I need to lose about 4 stone, so I have a long way to go. Hopefully I can stick with it for week 3.
  16. redmel

    Extra Easy Slimming World Meals

    I have been trialling some of these meals, ready for when I am on my 2nd placement and need a quick dinner. I have so far tried, Sausages, Burgers, Chicken pasta, Sweet potato curry and Cottage pie. Apart from the burgers I am not a huge fan of any of them, although they are 'edible' The...
  17. redmel

    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    1lb off for me. It is only WI 2, so I was a little bit disappointed really. I know 'a loss is a loss' it is just frustrating when others have such big losses the first couple of weeks. Ah well... onwards and downwards :D
  18. redmel

    Desperate, but too busy?

    Just a quick update. I lost 3lbs in week 1, yes I am very pleased with that. I have been 100% on plan in week 2, but feel so bloated! I have been drink a litre of water plus my usual gallon of tea and pepsi max, so I have definitely been drinking enough. I've been having lots of fruit and salad...
  19. redmel

    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Hello, I hope no one minds me jumping in here :) I started SW (from home) on Monday, but I will be weighing on a Sunday from now on; I just know I won't remember, or have time, to weigh myself on a Monday morning... So, I weighed this morning and have lost 3lbs :) I'm quite pleased with that...
  20. redmel

    Minimins App!!

    I have :D Thank you x
  21. redmel

    Minimins App!!

    I think I love you!!! I had no idea that I could do that with android. I've been on windows for the last 3yrs and have only just gone back to android... thank you ☺
  22. redmel

    Desperate, but too busy?

    The kids won't eat it if it has mushrooms in it... They can't see the mess in their bedrooms, but they can spot a microscopic piece of mushroom in their dinner!! I had it with salad. I am feeling a bit peckish now tbh. I have used all my syns (actually I've gone over slightly) and my heA. I...
  23. redmel

    Desperate, but too busy?

    Very true :/ Today was a snacky kind of day. Banana, grapes, 2 x tangerines, lemon muller yoghurt, 2 x slices of ham, packet of crisps 4 syns. I'm cooking spaghetti bolognese for dinner, but using a Dolmio jar (I have about 10 big jars in the cupboard, so will need to find out syns for them)...
  24. redmel

    Desperate, but too busy?

    Wow! I wish I was at your uni We went straight back to school after Christmas, for 3 weeks. We have been back in uni this week and are there until half-term. It is non stop.
  25. redmel

    Desperate, but too busy?

    Have you been off school and uni since Christmas???!!!
  26. redmel

    Desperate, but too busy?

    It is extremely frustrating! I will have my own food to take tomorrow :) If everyone wants to sit in the cafe then I will order a spud, if we all decide to sit in the common room then I am already sorted ;) I don't generally go along with the crowd, but I'm not really a fan of eating alone aha.
  27. redmel

    Desperate, but too busy?

    Hello :D Are you enjoying the teaching? I have no idea how you fit in a part-time job as well!! I really do need to find some time to batch cook as it would be handy to have meals ready/almost ready. Baby steps though ;) Hopefully having some ready meals in will start me off on the right track...
  28. redmel

    Desperate, but too busy?

    Thank you :) I have an Iceland order coming this evening and I have added a few SW meals, as well as some more of the burgers. I have also added 5% mince and loads of salad stuff.
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    Desperate, but too busy?

    I have made a start today. It hasn't been perfect because I am not completely organised yet. I took a banana and a pot of grapes to have when I got to uni; I chose jacket potato with cheese and beans for lunch and have just had the Iceland SW burgers for dinner... I only had white warbutons...
  30. redmel

    Desperate, but too busy?

    Thank you for replying and it is nice to hear from someone that understands ;) Yes, those lesson plans are killers lol. I haven't done any solo break duties, but I have shadowed a teacher for break duty in my 1st placement. I am assuming I have enough experience of break duty now so I won't be...
  31. redmel

    Desperate, but too busy?

    Hello Everyone, I am desperate to lose weight and would like to try SW as I have had some success with it many years back. I am worried that I simply don't have time to diet and would love some feedback/reassurance/ideas from you guys. For the next 4 weeks I have a fair bit of free time, so...
  32. redmel

    Minimins App!!

    Although the new software does work really well on mobiles now, it is still a bit of a pain to have to go to the browser and go to the website each time. I much preferred being able to simply click on the app :) In all honesty I am just pleased that Minimins is back up and running so am able to...
  33. redmel

    Good clear out

    Brilliant :)
  34. redmel

    Bitten the bullet and joined online.

    Well I have had a bit of a rubbish week last week although managed to maintain. I had my last few assignments in so it is just revision now for one exam and that is it... Until September! The kids have broken up now and I usually struggle a bit due to buying in extra crap for them to munch on...
  35. redmel

    Extra Easy disheartened

    I'm a very slow loser. I've only done 2 weeks and lost 2lbs in week 1, 1/2lb in week 2. I know I will only lose 1/2-1lb each week. I am trying to stay positive and hope for the occasional 2lb loss. I HAVE to focus on portion control otherwise I just don't lose. I am not saying I need to eat tiny...
  36. redmel

    Bitten the bullet and joined online.

    Thank you. I am about to graduate but will be returning to uni in September to do either a Masters in modern and contemporary literature or a pgce. It would be brilliant if I could lose a stone or maybe two, by my graduation ceremony in November. Today has been a good day
  37. redmel

    am i using the calculator correctly??

    Brilliant - thank you for all your help today :flowers: I think I have done my first ever SP day correctly, now to stay away from the biccies!
  38. redmel

    am i using the calculator correctly??

    It will be split between 4 big portions and 2 little so I call it 5 servings, so it is only 3 syns per serving anyway. Can I just check that it is synned the same on SP as on EE ?? Sorry for all the questions I am only on my 2nd week and it has all changed since last time I did SW. There was...
  39. redmel

    am i using the calculator correctly??

    Oh thanks. I was doing it on my phone and didn't notice that link, at least I know where to look now :)
  40. redmel

    am i using the calculator correctly??

    Oh right ok. That's confusing. Is there a section on the website that lists items that should/shouldn't get the free food allowance? Seems a bit strange given that it is mainly tomato/passata based lol. Just so I know for next time
  41. redmel

    am i using the calculator correctly??

    Hi. I am trying to find out the sun value of a big jar of ragu. When I use syns online it shows a 375g jar as being 8.5syns. I have a 650g jar so as they are tricky numbers I decided to use the calculator... It gives me a value of 2.5syns for the jar.. I am putting a free food tomato/passata...
  42. redmel

    Bitten the bullet and joined online.

    It is annoying when we self-sabotage isn't it!? Here we go ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <LINE Right... Back on track now :D I had my dinner and have managed to stay away from any naughties.. I have sent myself to my room to study...
  43. redmel

    Bitten the bullet and joined online.

    Let myself down a bit :( Yesterday I had a huge row with husband and decided to scoff a large bowl of ice-cream... then today i had lunch with a friend and I ordered jacket potato with cheese and beans (no butter) plus a diet coke... BUT then had a gorgeous flapjack :( Why didn't I stop at the...
  44. redmel

    Bitten the bullet and joined online.

    Lost 2lb in my first week. Not the amazing losses some get but at least it is a loss and I found it extremely easy.
  45. redmel

    Bitten the bullet and joined online.

    Thank you chocko1 :) Yes my day has gone well. I have discovered the online planner and it is brilliant. I managed to input my daily food plan while I was having my morning cuppa. Admittedly things didn't go exactly to plan but I managed to stay on plan and cooked myself an emergency dinner...
  46. redmel

    Bitten the bullet and joined online.

    Thank you. I really must start planning again. I am just struggling for time at the moment but will try and get a rough guide down each morning. Yesterday was my first day and I did really well all day, until the evening :( I had egg, mushrooms and beans on toast for brekkie. Banana for snack...
  47. redmel

    Bitten the bullet and joined online.

    Hello. I am not new to SW but I haven't done it for some time, although I have tried half-heartedly a couple of times... I don't manage to get to group regularly so I have joined online. I have never been an online member before but have done it both as a member of a group and by myself at...
  48. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    WOW bma that is brilliant. I struggle the most when I am stressed and just lately I am very very stressed. I've had a lovely bacon on toast this morning. I will pick up some salad, for lunch, from the co op on my way back from the little kids' swimming lesson. I am fed up of losing and gaining...
  49. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    I haven't been great either bma. I keep scoffing junk and although I am not going badly off plan I am going over syns everyday!
  50. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Beef bourgignon sounds lovely. I am having a green day today. Weetabix and banana for brekkie, cheesey smash and beans for lunch and I had planned tuna mash and beans for dinner but might need to re-think that now that I have had similar for lunch.
  51. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Probably too late now but I would just cut the fat from the edge, unless it was a particularly large amount of fat running through.
  52. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    I've no idea about those yoghurts, sorry. Last night's kfc feast was amazing! I had made an ice cream bomb cake for son's birthday cake, which was a good call actually as it was much less filling after all that chicken. Today I have had a banana so far. I really want jacket potato for lunch...
  53. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Well I am back (again). I will likely vanish again as I just don't find time to post! I really wish I had more hours in the day. I have been struggling to lose weight all year, only lost 1 stone since January, so I have decided to come off my pill as I believe that to be a major contributing...
  54. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Omg I am struggling to keep on top of anything. My whole life is a chaotic mess. I need to get a grip.
  55. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Wow no idea where the days are going! Food has been ok the last couple of days. I really must try to come on here each day and update properly. Today's food. Brekkie - cheese on toast x 2 (a + b) Snacks - banana (free) 3 squares of dairy milk ( syns) Dinner - left over cottage pie (1/2 syn)...
  56. redmel

    No More Plain Laura Jane

    I know how you feel.. I am the same going up and down with the lbs. I am really lacking in willpower. Why does it seem so easy on paper, healthy extras, free foods, treats...but in reality it is so so so hard!!! Lets stick with it and keep trying :)
  57. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    I don't know haha. That's why I haven't put a syn value. I will try to find out at some point. Today is EE. Lunch - carrot and coriander soup, sausage batch (hb, syns) Dinner - tuna mash and beans Crisps (7.5syns) Omg I am such a failure!!! I made the kids scones and the little two took a...
  58. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Yesterday was.. Lunch - carrot and coriander soup, boiled eggs, banana. Dinner - Gammon, roasties, sweetcorn, carrots, sprinkle of gravy. KitKat chunky (13syns), cupcake x 2 homemade no idea on syns. Today. Lunch - Carrot and coriander soup, sw chips n dips (4syns) Dinner - chicken breast...
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    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Very true Laura :) It was thoroughly depressing in the student union bar though. Loads of size 8, 18 year old girls, wearing not much clothing lol. Im glad us matures were hidden away in the corner haha. Brekkie - banana Lunch - mushroom risotto Dinner - fajitas... I will be synning the...
  60. redmel

    No More Plain Laura Jane

    Must be something in the water ;) Mmmm your brekkie sounds YUM!!! I need to get back into the habit of brekkie.
  61. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Well after being awol for nearly 2 weeks I am back... I will weigh on Monday to see what the damage is :/ I have had my birthday, then son 2's birthday, just over a week away is hubby's birthday and then 2 weeks after that is son 1's birthday.... Busy time ofbyear this. I have also been trying...
  62. redmel

    No More Plain Laura Jane

    Hi... Well done for still posting and sticking with it :) I have been awol but am back now. Keep with it you are doing well and staying in control. Don't let a couple of blips ruin the week :)
  63. redmel

    No More Plain Laura Jane

    Well done on the loss x
  64. redmel

    Pro points allowance

    Hi i am thinking of moving from sw to ww could someone tell me how many points i will get please. I am female, 5ft 2in and weigh 13st 4lbs. Thank you x
  65. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    MIA due to horrendously falling off plan... Wine, malibu, cake, chocs, doritos, takeaways etc etc. 2lb gain today, to be expected but I am back on plan today... B, egg on toast. L, savoury rice. D, curry and rice, S, crisps 9 syns, chocs 10 syns. Little bit over but controlled.
  66. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Hello, well birth'day' turned into a few days!!!!! My mum, sister and friend all got me chocs n wine. Hubby got me slippers and malibu and we had an indian takeaway. It was also my niece's birthday so there has been cake lingering for days as well as the chocs n alcohol. I tried dishing them...
  67. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Thanks guys... I will relax a bit and enjoy myself.
  68. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    It is my birthday :) I have just made a chocolate cake... For the kids, you understand, right, not for me ;) I had to lick the bowl seeing as there was no one else here to do it for me! I have had lunch so here's hoping I can last till tonight... I might shove a banana in my bag for after uni...
  69. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Breakfast - bacon butty (b) Lunch - savoury rice, ham, cheese (a) Dinner flexi synning..... I will be on plan until this eve and then I will be having a birthday dinner and drinks :) I wont be feeling guilty about syns and will get back on plan straight away in the morning.
  70. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Well done ohhowiwish and dancemum. Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to meeeee.... This eve I will be flexi-synning! I have had a bacon butty for brekkie so thats my B. Lunch will be savoury rice, ham and cheese for my A, butnthen I am at uni until 6pm, my neices birthday do until about 7.30...
  71. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Breakfast - weetabix (b), milk (a) Lunch - asda pork cocktail sausages... Need to check syns. Uni then straight shopping is knackering. I might have to rethink that strategy. Maybe home and lunch first before going shopping. That would also solve the problem of being hungry during shopping.
  72. redmel

    Melissa's food diary

    Well done on the 1lb loss :)
  73. redmel

    No More Plain Laura Jane

    Breakfast sounds gorgeous :) I hope you aren't too damaged x
  74. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    I think that is going to be my nemesis, organisation! Green day today. Breakfast - toast with peanut butter ( syns) Lunch - marmite pasta with cheese. Dinner - chips, savoury rice and mayflower curry (5 syns) Snacks - crisps (6.5 syns) pear. I hadn't actually planned a green day (see what I...
  75. redmel

    No More Plain Laura Jane

    Eeeek! You need to take up a less dangerous sport ;) Well done on sticking with SW though and fingers crossed the codeine doesn't affect you too badly.
  76. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Totally srewed up today but I have waffled on in my food diary about it lol. Weighed in this morning with a 1lb 12oz loss so am pretty happy with that. Obviously I wish it was more but hey ho! Debz, it really is possible from home. I think you have had great advice so all I will add is go and...
  77. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Weigh in this morning I lost 1lb 12oz pretty happy with that :) It was my first day back at uni today and I have completely messed up!, I sarted well and had a bacon butty (hb) then met a friend after seminars in the cafe and out of complete habit bought a bakewell flapjack!! From looking...
  78. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Aaaargh! Don't go blaming me lol..... Yeah I just thought could get a chicken breast defrosted in a day but not a whole chicken. I need to amend it to say 2.5 as I used oil on the roasties. Wow That is all the syns I have had today... The kids are eating choc ices, they look very tempting.
  79. redmel

    Whats your next goal(s)?

    1. Lose 2lbs to get pre summer holiday weight. 2. Lose 4 lbs to get my first stone award. 3. Lose 5 lbs to get into the 12st bracket.
  80. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    It's my weigh in tomorrow aswell. I have had a peek a couple of times and had lost 1lb at my last peek so fingers crossed that is still showing in the morning so I can officially count it ;) I really really need a loss tomorrow.
  81. redmel

    Melissa's food diary

    Fingers crossed for weigh in tomorrow.
  82. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Well done Zippy. Weekends are also my downfall but this is my 2nd weekend since getting back on track after the summer holidays and I seem to be doing ok so far. I have just had an absolutely gorgeous quiche with beans for lunch.
  83. redmel

    No More Plain Laura Jane

    You're really on a roll at the moment :)
  84. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    It was from a multipack and I'm sure it was 220 calories so I just went by the 20cal = 1syn rule.. Hopefully I'm not too far wrong. Not sure if they were the same size as single bars, multipacks are often smaller aren't they? Well today should be a roast but I forgot to take the chicken out the...
  85. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    I didn't BUT, I got a couple of slices of ham and some chunks of cucumber... So still on plan. Today EE.. Bit of an odd and busy day today. EE. Breakfast - apple, banana, pear all kiddie funsize. Lunch - leftover curry from yesterday Dinner pork satay 2.5 syns. Snacks - cassava crisps 4 syns...
  86. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Well done dancemum and sewingbee on your losses :) Glad things are less stressful dancemum and well done on not going off plan, apart from the not eating!! Things have been hectic here this mornin.. I ended up grabbing fruit for a late brekkie (banana, apple and pear all fun size ones lol)...
  87. redmel

    Starter Ideas

    Soup or stuffed mushrooms? Sent from my GT-P7510 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  88. redmel

    whats your meal plans for the week??

    We have had thai green curry wednesday, spaghetti bolognese thursday and chicken, potato and chickpea curry today. Saturday - pork satay Sunday - chicken roast dinner Monday - mushroom fried rice Tuesday - french chicken, potatoes, veg. Shopping day is wednesday so will plan before I go...
  89. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    I am doing the pork satay from the mag tomorrow. I read, probably on here, about the coconut yog too. I add it to the SW korma recipe instead of plain yoghurt, it is delish...love coconut. We had chicken, potato and chickpea curry today. I only made it to use up the rest of the coconut milk...
  90. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    How is everyone doing. I hope you are all on plan :) I have just cooked up a chicken potato and chickpea curry... It is actually for tomorrow as we are having Pork satay tonight from the new mag. Although sitting here smelling the house I may change my mind, this smells sooooo nice! I will...
  91. redmel

    Newbie :)

    Hi. Well done on a great first week. Whenever I re-start Slimming World, I often wonder why I ever fall off the wagon!! The meals are so tasty and diverse and you would never know you were dieting.
  92. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Morning. Here's to a stress free day today. Today will be EE. Breakfast - Oat so simple multigrain, milk Lunch - Veggie soup, bacon roll (6 syns), banana, yoghurt Dinner - chicken, potato and chickpea curry (3 syns) Snack - cassava crisps (4 syns) Need to keep away from the kitchen for the...
  93. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Oh dear Tigger!! Although I think I prefer her chicken pox remark, in the privacy of our own home, more than her loudly announcing that my bum is far too big for the toilet seat...whilst in public loo's I could have died!!! Onwards to next week, ohhowiwish :) you can do it xx
  94. redmel

    No More Plain Laura Jane

    Awww no. Isn't it frustrating!!! Maybe next week will be your week :)
  95. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Phew... Stress is over!! I tidied the living room, sorted the laundry and put a load of clothes in drawers, oh and tidied kids room... All kids now in bed and I am lying on the bed... I did eat a homemade biscuit, but that I because son 1 made them at school and was eager for everyone to try...
  96. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Stress stress stress stress stress... I have just scoffed a caramac!!! 8 syns... I am still within allowance but am on the verge of bingeing... How do i stop myself. Little kids aren't in bed yet so i cant just vanish to the bedroom and lock myself away.... Trying deep breathes, I am not hungry...
  97. redmel

    whats for lunch

    Veggie soup. banana, yoghurt, cassava crisps (4.5 syns) the crisps are aldi be light ones and are amazing :)
  98. redmel

    Whats for breakfast?

    Oat so simple multigrain.
  99. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Well, I went for a run today!! OK so it was only round the block but it is a fairly big block. I only had to walk a tiny bit, about 10 steps, and managed to run the rest of it The dog enjoyed it too :) Today's food EE. Although I supppose it could be any day up to now really!! Breakfast - Oat...
  100. redmel

    No More Plain Laura Jane

    Well done on yesterday. I am trying to cut snack to a minimum and completely stop if possible. I hope work isn't too painful but lunch and a massage sound lovely :)
  101. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    I hope I get to that point. Unfortunately at the minute my skin has gone really spotty, my daughter asked me this morning if I had chicken pox haha.. I made the thai gren curry from the SW mag today, it was really nice and big portions too. IF anyone else tries it my advice wouls be (as with...
  102. redmel

    100% SWers - 1 day at a time :)

    Can I join you guys in honking please :) I am definitely taking it one day at a time this time round (4th or 5th time doing SW). I am hereby honking for mon, tues and today :) Sent from my GT-P7510 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  103. redmel

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    I have been told they are, yes :)
  104. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Waaahhh forgot to take a photo of my dinner.. Today EE. Breakfast - weetabix, milk Lunch - chilli beef, rice Dinner - thai green curry (3syns) rice Snacks - banana, cassava crisps x 2 (9 syns) Thai green curry is from the newest mag, I think it was quite nice actually. The little kids hated...
  105. redmel

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Oat so simple multi grain. 10 sachets, £1 in Asda x
  106. redmel

    porridge, like oat so simple.

    Just found them online and, even better, they are on offer at Asda for £1 a box yay... I needed to pop into Asda for the Disney Bluray offer so will get some while I am there wooohooooo.
  107. redmel

    porridge, like oat so simple.

    Oh brilliant thanks. I haven't seen the multigrain ones I will have to have a look for them. I love having a nice warm breakfast in the winter months and I find that only weetabix or porridge properly fill me up until lunch time (or nearly lunchtime ;))
  108. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Thanks. I have planned 7 meals, but not allocated days, so will go shopping after this cuppa. I have got two new recipes to try, from the new mag, Pork Satay and Thai green curry. I did have a little peek on the scales this morning and have lost a teeny tiny bit so that has made me feel...
  109. redmel

    porridge, like oat so simple.

    When I did SW years back I regularly had oat so simple, for breakfast, as my hb. I believe this is no longer a hb. Is there any other porridge that can be used as a hb please? Preferably ready measured out, although I will measure it out myself if there isn't one.
  110. redmel

    Melissa's food diary

    Great day and even with the chocs only 1.5 syns over. I am pretty sure that huge walk will have completely negated the effect of those mini chocs :) I like walking but find it so time consuming. Time is something I seem to have very little of these days...always rushing here, there and...
  111. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    It was gorgeous and plenty left for lunch tomorrow :) I have just done a meal plan for next week so will jot it down here so I can check back. It might change and I'm not assigning days as I am very much an'eat what I feel like' type of person... This is the first time I have done a full weeks...
  112. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Hmmm not letting me edit to add pics! Todays lunch and dinner. Sent from my GT-P7510 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  113. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Ohhowiwish, I am exactly the same with crisps and biscuits. I did my first week last week and in he whole week only had 3 bourbon biscuits (although it was supposed to be only 1!) I have had,my first pack of crisps today in over a week and I am going to try to avoid the for the rest of the week...
  114. redmel

    Healthy B quick question

    I would probably just syn the 2 crackers you had at work I doubt they are more than 1 syn each. Then you could have your whole hb and ha properly I.e crackers and cheese or cheese on toast. Double check the ryvitas are hb before you use them though :)
  115. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Just edited meal plan now I am decided. I will add piccies after dinner. Lunch was gorgeous, I chopped up onions and mushrooms and cooked them in my beans with a splash of worcester sauce then poured that over my chips, yum. Aaah yes chilli, unfortunately I had no mince but did have some beef...
  116. redmel

    No More Plain Laura Jane

    I hope the pain eases and at least if you go the docs it will be logged that you have been. Well done on the chocolate avoidance :)
  117. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Right, after my little downer yesterday, I am picking myself up and giving myself a shake. I will keep plodding on. I know I have had the occasional decent loss with SW so will keep at it. Today will be.. EE Breakfast - Weetabix, milk. Lunch - SW chips (1syn) and beans, mushrooms, onions...
  118. redmel

    Melissa's food diary

    Well done on a great first week. Keep it up :)
  119. redmel

    No More Plain Laura Jane

    Oooh I fancy chilli now! I wonder if I have any mince in my chest freezer, I will go out and look in the morning. The tots can have fish fingers and chips seeing as they haven't had that in nearly 2 weeks. I'll give the big boys a choice... After eight muller sounds lush, is it a free one...
  120. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Yes, the cotraceptive pill. I have trouble with combined pills as they send me loopy, this mini pill has been great in every way except the weight gain and mind numbingly slow weight loss when dieting. Hubby keeps mentioning getting the snip but has not got the bottle to actually do it. I am...
  121. redmel

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Morrisons 5% mince is 3 for £10 and they are 450g packs. £6 for a 500g pack is expensive! Sent from my GT-P7510 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  122. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Hi, thanks for your reply. Yes I do have a food diary, im sorry but I am not sure how to link it on this tab! I am doing EE each day and I need to lose about 5 stone so not a small amount. I am going to give it a couple more weeks then maybe think about coming off this pill as I am convinced...
  123. redmel

    No More Plain Laura Jane

    Looks a great day, well done :) Sent from my GT-P7510 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  124. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Thank you for shouting at me.. I need it x I am contempating coming off this pill if my weightloss stays ridiculously slow. I will give it a few weeks first... Today changed slightly, I ended up with a snack of tuna pasta as my son made it at school, but im still totally on plan. Snack of...
  125. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Thanks x I am scared to eat now. I have had some mini egg quches/muffins whatever they are called. I will make some soup for later. Today looks like this. Breakfast - Lunch - eggy muffins....3 eggs, slice of ham, 2 mushrooms, splash of milk, 15g cheese. Dinner - carrot and coriander soup. I...
  126. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    I stayed the same :( I am giving this plan a month but I fear my body needs near on starvation to shift the flab! I am feeling a bit lost if i'm honest. It took me about 4mths to lose 12lbs, before the summer holidays, which is just so slow. I am starting to feel like time is running out and I...
  127. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Stayed the same :( 13st 4lb 12oz Not sure what todays food will be. I feel low today after a big row with hubby last night. I could have done with a little loss to give me a boost. The sts has just made me feel even worse. I will do the school run then decide on meals for the next couple of days.
  128. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Todays roast was 5.5 syns. A bit of a fail though, wedding cake fell into my mouth!! FIL and new wife came round with the whole top tier of the cake for us... I dished big bits up for the kids and then some for me and dh, only after I ate it did I think OMG what have I just done! Absent...
  129. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    I just hope it pays off as those cheesecakes looked lush!!! As long as I don't gain I will be happy but a loss will make me very happy. I have looked back at the photos and I look massive :( I really need to just stick to this now for as long as it takes.... Sent from my GT-P7510 using...
  130. redmel

    SWs at home

    Hi. I do SW from home and generally google, syns in xxx...it usually brings up the required result. Sometimes posts are quite old so you might want up to date info. Another source is fb there are numerous slimming world groups and someone is usally happy to check syns....faster replies on there...
  131. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Thank you emmy9 and dancemum. I did a very similar recipe to the one you said emmy, it just wasn't the same though. I think I will use the packet next time and count myself 2 syns. Everyone said was ok but not the same.. Anyway given we only have fajitas every few weeks I will syns it in future...
  132. redmel

    No More Plain Laura Jane

    Ouch! Sounds painful. Stick to plan today otherwise you will feel guilty as well as in pain. I felt so much more in control the other night by sticking to my syns rather than indulging in an exta wrap for my fajitas. It is like a mental boost... Sent from my GT-P7510 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  133. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Morning. Yesterday wasn't too bad actually. I never ended up eating as much as I thought I would. Nothing on the first buffet was SW friendly deep fried spicy crumbed chicken, samosas, sandwiches on white bread. The 2nd buffet was a bit better, sandwiches on brown/wholemeal bread, cheese cubes...
  134. redmel

    No More Plain Laura Jane

    Awww sorry to hear you put on, but it is a little half so not too bad. Fingers crossed with some planning and willpower you will get that off, and some xx Sent from my GT-P7510 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  135. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    I forgot to take a picture, but it was a bit boring to look at anyway lol. Anyway I stayed with two wraps and tbh it was enough. So today went.. Brunch - eggs, sausages (5 syns), toast, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes. Dinner - fajitas (10 syns) Snack - yoghurt I am full and as we have eaten...
  136. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Ok so that worked :D That is my huge brunch, followed by a yoghurt. We will be out straight from school run at a kiddy party so I won't get a chance for dinner until at least 6.30/7pm. I will admit that I have kind of cocked up a bit. I forgot I had promised a dinner of fajitas today so will...
  137. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    This is to test I can upload pics frommy tab as I am now laptopless until October!!! Sent from my GT-P7510 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  138. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    It sure has, sunflower :) Breakfast - Weetabix, Milk Lunch - Ham, Potato salad (1 syn) Roasted veg, pineapple and apple in FF yoghurt Dinner - Chicken breast in mushroom sauce (0.5 syn) Carrot and swede mash, Mixed veg. Snacks - 2 x slice turkey breast, Potato salad (1 syn) Crunch bar (8.5...
  139. redmel

    Richmond 12 pack

    Hi. I have a 12 pack of Richmond thick sausages, chilled ones. Could someone please advise on the syn value. I was going to have them today but can't fins the syn value so they are back in the fridge - waiting lol...
  140. redmel

    Extra Easy What do you eat on weighing in day?

    I have seen other 'late weighers' say they eat a normal breakfast and lunch but then have a large snack/small dinner type meal at about 3/4pm and limit drinks from this time too. Then they have their dinner after weigh in.
  141. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    That is my thinking. Although I will be immensely proud of my achievement I want to be proud to show it off too. That is if I actually pass this year lol
  142. redmel

    No More Plain Laura Jane

    All the best for weigh in later :)
  143. redmel

    For mayo lovers

    Fantastic. I was just coming in here to ask how many syns in the Aldi mayo and saw this thread. I am planning to make some potato salad tomorrow:)
  144. redmel

    No More Plain Laura Jane

    Hi. I re-joined (for the xx time) in January too. I had lost around 12lb from January-July - really rubbish. I have been completely off plan all over the summer holidays, and some, and gained back 2lbs. I have just got myself back on track as of Monday. I will kick your butt if you will kick...
  145. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Thank you sunflower166 I have just updated today's entry with my picture. I have only put dinner up as lunch was exactly the same as last night's dinner.
  146. redmel

    An exciting new Healthy Extra! The ONLY wrap to count as a 'B' choice.

    Thank you. I have bought them today and can now join in with Fajita night :)
  147. redmel

    Why do I keep failing?

    I'm sorry to hear others are in a similar position. Although it is somewhat reassuring that I am 'not alone'. It is day 3 and I have the lurgy but, somehow, I am still managing to stay on track! Usually I would feel sorry for myself and eat junk to give me a boost. We need to plan ahead but...
  148. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    I have just decided what to have for dinner so will fill this in now and update with a picture later. EE Breakfast - Weetabix, Milk Lunch - Leftover lamb curry, SW Chips Dinner - chicken fried rice Snacks - slice of ham, banana, ripple (9syns) Adding that I have just (9pm) wolfed down a FF yog...
  149. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Morning. My eldest son has requested fajitas at the weekend. Usually if we have them I would just buy the old elpaso kits BUT I am trying to stay completely on plan. I need to go in search of breakfast and lunch ideas for a red day and a syn free spice mix for the fajitas. That way I can do a...
  150. redmel

    whats your meal plans for the week??

    I am loving your meal plans. Well done on the great losses :) Sent from my GT-P7510 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  151. redmel

    Extra Easy Almost a 6 week break and i'm getting back on track :)

    I've been off plan all over the summer holidays and have only just got myself back on track this week, so 8 weeks off. Somehow (no idea how) I have managed to only gain 2lbs! Today is my 2nd day on plan and it is going well so far. Good luck :)
  152. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Day 2. EE Breakfast - weetabix, milk Lunch - gammon, savoury rice, roasted peppers & onions. Dinner - Lamb curry, sw chips. snacks - 2 x clubs (11 syns) Lunch Dinner Today has been a good day. I just need to sew my mouth shut until bedtime to keep it that way;)
  153. redmel

    An exciting new Healthy Extra! The ONLY wrap to count as a 'B' choice.

    Are these still a hb please? Sent from my GT-P7510 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  154. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Hello. Day 1 went really well and day 2 is going well so far. I am going through the usual food obsession though and have been looking at recipes and meal plans all day!! It is shopping day tomorrow so want to make sure I have everything in. Mel x Sent from my GT-P7510 using MiniMins.com...
  155. redmel

    Why do I keep failing?

    Well I got a bit of a shock yesterday. I put batteries in my electric scales and jumped on first thing yesterday morning, I am actually NOT at my heaviest ever (wooohoooo) I thought my scales had said 14st 4lbs, but they didn't they said 13st 4lb... which means since I last weighed myself, in...
  156. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Hi. I've restarted today. I lost nearly a stone before the summer holidays and have been completely off plan over the entire holidays yet am pleased with a small 2lb gain. I am hoping for that 2lb off this first week and then I can just carry on where I left off. I am doing it from home so will...
  157. redmel

    Student Red's re-start diary.

    Hi, just editing my first post to give a little info about myself. I am a mature student going into my 3rd year studying Literature. I have 4 children a husband (5th child), a dog, 2 budgies and 2 fish. I have done SW a few times before so know the plan pretty well but keep losing my way. This...
  158. redmel

    Why do I keep failing?

    Thanks for your replies. I have dusted off the scales, prepared a mini meal plan for the next two days and I am ready to try again. This time it will be from home as I simply can't afford to attend, although after Christmas I might be able to. This has got to be it now. I am going to try and...
  159. redmel

    Why do I keep failing?

    Thank you for your replies... Planning is a huge part of SW, I agree, and it is a part I struggle with - a lot! As well as being busy with the kids I am a full time student entering my third year... I struggle to find time to plan and cook, even though I know I need to make the time. There...
  160. redmel

    Why do I keep failing?

    I am at my wits end here... So, so sick of being overweight yet I am the reason and I can't seem to change :( My first encounter with SW was about 7yrs ago before I was pregnant with child 3. I lost about 2 stone via SW, doing it alone at home. Then throughout my pregnancy I loosely stuck to it...
  161. redmel

    Taking it day by day.

    Wow a lot of walking. I don't like the ready made ones at all. I don't think I was properly over whatever lurgy I had and felt awful byyesterday eve, then had mega bad tummy troubles (on and off loo all night) and then today I have been ravenous!! I really don't think i can pull this back as I...
  162. redmel

    Taking it day by day.

    RIGHT I AM BACK ON TRACK TODAY! DAY 11 :) I am planning shakes, fruit and a mushroom omlette with salad tonight for dinner. I will drink plenty of water/juice today to flush out the wine (and doritos!) I am still in a wierd feeling of elation about passing my 2nd year. I have also worked out...
  163. redmel

    Taking it day by day.

    Well I had the beef goulash with mash and it was gorgeous.. I started feeling a lot better by dinner time actually. I then had some fantastic news, I have passed my exams and therefore my second year at uni :D I can't even express how made up I am ... Anyway that has led to a few celebratory...
  164. redmel

    Taking it day by day.

    I have not done well at all today. I went for a lie-down as my head was throbbing and slept through lunch, wok eup starving but no way could I face a milky shake so hubby made me a nice ham sandwich and some digestives... I eat that no problem but was even hungrier then so had a packet of...
  165. redmel

    Is anyone doing Slim Fast at the moment?

    Good luck over the weekend lauramum. I agree about how easy it is. That is one major problem I found with Slimming World, I became obsessed by food, constantly having to be organised in advance about what I was making. With this it is so easy and I can pretty much forget about food completely...
  166. redmel

    Taking it day by day.

    Morning. My eldest son has given me the plague bluergh... I'm feeling really grotty today so couldn't face a shake this morning, I had some lovely hot porridge instead. Still going to do my best to be strict but it is really hard when you want tasty, sugary foods due to no energy and no taste...
  167. redmel

    Taking it day by day.

    Well done lauramum and kling :) I started to get really grumpy around day 3 and that lasted until yesterday so don't worry if the same happens. I think it si quite normal (from reading around) when you cut out fatty/sugary/carb heavy foods. So day 9 has gone really well.. I avoided party food...
  168. redmel

    Is anyone doing Slim Fast at the moment?

    Well done for being strong :) I really like the shakes. Although the choc one can be a bit sickly so I usually mix a scoop of choc with a scoop of vanilla and that is really lovely, not so thickly chocolate. Aldi cheese curls are only 64 cals so had a pack of those for mid morning snack. I...
  169. redmel

    Feels like a long wayto go.

    Thanks for all the replies. I think the key is definitely dont give up... I will definitely keep going. Thankfully I am finding calorie counting pretty easy so far and dont feel too deprived yet so that is a bonus :) Sent from my GT-P7510 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  170. redmel

    Is anyone doing Slim Fast at the moment?

    Hello Kittynibbles. Please keep popping in and letting us know how you are getting on. Good luck with starting the plan xx Sent from my GT-P7510 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  171. redmel

    Taking it day by day.

    Day 9 and back on it 100% Brekkie - shake Snack - Aldo cheese curls 64cals Lunch - shake Snack - banana 100cals Dinner - jacket pot with tuna, cheese and a salad (550 cals) Snack - It should be infant sports day today but the weather looks grim. I will take a chewee bar with me if it is just...
  172. redmel

    Where is the Offers?

    Sainsburys had the tins for £4 each. Mine only had chocolate or strawberry though.
  173. redmel

    Taking it day by day.

    Oooh I thought I had updated in here! I lost 3.5lb when I weighed on Wednesday morning. Although that isn't a bad loss I was a bit annoyed as the scales had been showing me a 5.5lb loss on the Tuesday!! Anyway I am sticking with my official Wednesday figure so 3.5lb lost :) Good day everyone.
  174. redmel

    Taking it day by day.

    Brilliant Kling. glad it is going well :) I have had an odd day!! I had no time for brekkie as my eldest son lost his retainer brace this morning so that was a frantic search of the house before the school run, then I went and did the weekly food shop straight from school drop off. I was back...
  175. redmel

    28 weeks - 28lb - new year - new me - whos with me????

    Well done on your loss BELLE :) I am reporting a 3.5lb loss (was showing as 5.5lb yesterday but hey ho!) I am having an 'off day' today as I have had lunch at school with my little girl, then I am at parents eve 4-5/30 with my oldest son. It will be too late to cook anything by the time we get...
  176. redmel

    Taking it day by day.

    I have been crazy busy today and anticipate another busy day tomorrow but I will try to pop on to update food diary. I think I am well under calories today, even with the bag of crisps i hqd an hour ago... I hope your first day went well kling. Sent from my GT-P7510 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  177. redmel

    Is anyone doing Slim Fast at the moment?

    Best of luck kling and lauramumof3. Sent from my GT-P7510 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  178. redmel

    Taking it day by day.

    DAY 7 - WOOOHOOOOO. I have made it through the first week with relative ease. I have a yummy spicy root veg and lentil casserole planned for later which is really low calorie so I can have a massive bowl full :) Today will be. Brekkie - shake Snack - choc digestive biccie (86 cals) Lunch -...
  179. redmel

    Is anyone doing Slim Fast at the moment?

    Yes please join us. It is mighty quiet in here! Good luck starting tomorrow.
  180. redmel

    Is anyone doing Slim Fast at the moment?

    Wow that is fantastic well done :) I hope I can stick to it that long and lose that amount of weight, I would be made up :)
  181. redmel

    Taking it day by day.

    Hi Kling :) I have yo-yo dieted for many years too. I really want to stick with it this time and get down to a far more comfortable weight (even if I don't get down to my goal) It is pretty quiet in this section of the forum so I flit over to calorie counting occasionally too. I had been...
  182. redmel

    28 weeks - 28lb - new year - new me - whos with me????

    I'm definitely in on this. I have more than 2 stone to lose but that would be a good goal for the remainder of this year. I started last Wednesday so will weigh in on Wednesday morning and report back. I also need to concentrate on fluid intake, I am AWFUL at drinking anything. My usual daily...
  183. redmel

    BinkyBonk needs to lose weight...

    Hi BinkyBonk. I have just been skimming through your diary, well done on your healthy choices and the losses that have come with that :) What is it you are doing at college, I couldn't see it mentioned on the pages I skimmed through. Enjoy your holiday x
  184. redmel

    Taking it day by day.

    Well that is the annoying thing really: I'm not even too keen on ice cream! Let's get started on day 6. Brekkie - Shake Snack - strawberries (51 cals) Lunch - Chealsea bun! (240 cals) Snack - banana (100 cals) Dinner - pasta and sauce and salad (495 cals) Snack - Still have 240ish calories...
  185. redmel

    Feels like a long wayto go.

    I'm doing a literature degree. I absolutely love it, even though it can be extremely stressful at times, it is one of the best things I have ever done :) I am hoping my goals will keep motivated to keep going when times are tough. Wow you have done amazingly well :D I will have a nosy over...
  186. redmel

    Feels like a long wayto go.

    Hi :) I am joining you guys over here as although I have started on Slim Fast (5 days ago) I am subbing the shakes for meals on some occasions, so am predominantly calorie counting. I started Slimming World back in January and lost a stone but for the last couple of months have re-gained some...
  187. redmel

    Taking it day by day.

    Here we go Day 5 :) Brekkie - shake Snack - chewee bar Lunch - Oat so simple Snack - 1 x satsuma Dinner - pork, mash, cauli, mixed veg, yorkie, gravy 643 cals. Snack - few sports mixture gums As usual I will fill in later. I did accidentally have a big bite of a choc ice earlier as we have...
  188. redmel

    Taking it day by day.

    Thanks tink2011. Well done on 3 stone loss that is amazing :) I have actually started popping over to the calorie board, as you say, that is what we are doing here anyway ;). I will definitely sub a shake for a meal as and when I feel fed up with it Good luck with the pregnancy :) I will try...
  189. redmel

    calorie help please

    Hi Happyhippo. T here is a sticky post a little way above this one, entitled - the answer to how many calories should I eat? If you click on the first post there is lots of info in there to get you started :)
  190. redmel

    Taking it day by day.

    Day 3 Right let's see how today goes :) Brekkie - shake Snack - Strawberries (43) ham (66) 109 cals Lunch - shake Snack - HM carrot and coriander soup 124 cals Dinner - scrambled eggs and beans on toast 735 Snack - none I am recording it all in MFP. I went a bit over on snack 2 and on dinner...
  191. redmel

    Need motivation!!!

    Fingers crossed for a good week this week and a good result on the scales :) I am craving something and it's only day 2 for me lol. I took a big lick of the nutella coated knife earlier!!
  192. redmel

    Is anyone doing Slim Fast at the moment?

    It's a bit lonely in here on my own:o I'm just wondering if anyone is currently following the plan, other than me;) Mel x
  193. redmel

    Taking it day by day.

    Day 2 I found yesterday surprisingly easy! Let's see how today goes :) Brekkie - shake Snack - apple (53) strawberries (29) 82 cals Lunch - shake Snack - banana 105 cals Dinner - Chicken breast and salad 469 cals Snack - 3 x jaffa cakes 120 cals I do need to remember not to drink the shake...
  194. redmel

    Need motivation!!!

    How are you getting on?
  195. redmel

    Asda Meal Replacement

    Hi jen1301. I did try them when I did this plan a few years back but I must admit, while they were perfectly ok, they weren't quite as nice a slim fast or the Tesco version. I might give them another go this time round though as they are a bit cheaper :) Good Luck x
  196. redmel

    Taking it day by day.

    Hello :) So I have started today and will use this diary to record how I am doing each day. I don't know how long I will be on Slimfast, as I am just using it as an initial weightloss boost, which is where the title of my diary comes from. It may be that I stay on it for far longer than...
  197. redmel

    Started today - Sort of!

    Hi. I have been shopping this morning and bought a tin of strawberry shake. I didn't have breakfast, I never do on shopping day, as I go to town straight from the school run. So I have just had a slightly higher calorie snack at 155 cals. I will have a shake for lunch and my evening meal, and...
  198. redmel

    Getting back to 100% after a stressfull time.... A large kick up the bum needed!

    I feel your pain! I am also an emotional eater and I have been under a hell of a lot of pressure with deadlines and final assessments at university. Thankfully the year is now over and I have passed everything so far (just exam results to wait for) so I am now trying to get back into the swing...
  199. redmel

    Am I being a pig?

    So, I am having a sort of 2nd dinner! Am I being piggy? I had a banana for breakfast, then marmite pasta with cheese (heA) for lunch and then as we were going out at an awkward time I had a chicken burger in a bun at about 4pm (heB for bun) not sure on syns of burger yet... Well I have just...
  200. redmel

    Easter binge!!

    I've been picking at my kids eggs yesterday and today too. Seriously though 10 eggs each and I have 4 kids so that is a lot of temptation!!! My older two have bulldozed through theirs but they are a teen and a nearly teen lol. My little kids are 3 & 5, they need my help to get through it all :o...
  201. redmel

    Stocking up for BBQ's

    Hello lovely slimmers :) Soo as the weather has been so lovely this Easter it has got me thinking about the upcoming 'summer' assuming we haven't just had it lol. I have just taken delivery of a nice shiny, new, massive chest freezer and am thinking of starting to stockpile BBQ food. I just...
  202. redmel

    Insanity

    Hi. Just thought I would drop in as I have started insanity today. Well I did the fit test day before yesterday and did plyometric cardio today. I am feeling it in my muscles already. I hope i'm not aching too badly tomorrow. Sent from my GT-P7510 using MiniMins.com mobile app
  203. redmel

    Any students doing Slimming World?

    Hi. I am a mature student with 4 children. I am also studying at Chester uni and agree the cafe there is a complete rip off!! There isn't much choice either and the last time I got a jacket potato I was given a plastic fork to eat it with , which snapped anyway as the spud was like a rock lol...
  204. redmel

    From 14 stone to 13 stone

    Hello. I started Slimming world on Wednesday at my highest ever weight of 14st 0.5lbs. I was debating whether to post in here as obviously i am praying I have more than a 1/2lb loss and therefore am hoping by next Wednesday I will be posting in the next 'stones' group down. Keeping my fingers...
  205. redmel

    Has anyone else....

    In my first week I had a few headaches and was grumpy as hell. I put it down to the sudden withdrawel of sugar and fats, from my diet. This is my second week and I have felt better this week, not perfect but better... I am hoping week three and four will be when my body has completely adjusted :-)
  206. redmel

    Curry night - Saturday - who's with me?

    Hiya...I'm in :-) I LOVE curry. I am going for Lamb Korai from an old mag. Might try the onion bahji's too, and a bombay potato recipe if I can find one :-)
  207. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Hello I am back (if anyone remembers me lol) I used to post here earlier in the year, but fell completely off plan. Having recently started uni my eating has gone haywire!! I seem to be constantly rushing around and am shattered, more than I imagined I would be? Anyhow, just over a month into...
  208. redmel

    Eating myself slim - hopefully

    Todays lunch. Fried mushrooms and tomato mixed with chilli lowlow, served on rice.
  209. redmel

    Eating myself slim - hopefully

    Sweet potato and spinach curry
  210. redmel

    Eating myself slim - hopefully

    Today green Breakfast Weetabix b Milk a Lunch Pasta Lowlow a Dinner sweet potato and spinach curry Will edit for recipe and extras later.
  211. redmel

    Eating myself slim - hopefully

    Yesterday was red. Breakfast Weetabix b Milk a Lunch carrot and coriander soup Carrots Onion Coriander Salt and pepper Veg stock Dinner Brockwurst hotdogs x2 6syns Rolls x2 1b+5syns Ketchup 2syns Banana, apple, biscuit 3syns
  212. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    I am starting (re-starting) the 30 day shred today... Let's see if i can get past day 6 this time?
  213. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Not sure you would like it then... I LOVE marmite :-) Pasta arrabiata is nice too, basically a tin of toms/passatta with chilli and then poured over pasta. There is a whole recipe, but I haven't got the book it was in anymore (green days) My friends likes pasta with just grated cheese on top...
  214. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Just lately I have been having marmite pasta and low low pasta. LowLow spread is half the pot for a hea, and marmite is free. Usually if I am using tinned tomatoes I would do a spaghetti bolognese.... I have been gradually getting back on track since monday, and as of today am back in control...
  215. redmel

    Eating myself slim - hopefully

    MIA (Sorry, ill children, birthdays and all sorts to sort out) I have been virtually 100% the last couple of days but need to start logging again aotherwise I am never going to get back on track? Green day. Breakfast Weetabix heb Milk hea Lunch Pitta x 2 heb + 6.5 syns Quorn chilli...
  216. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Omg I can't believe how long i've neglected you guys lol. I just seem to have been crazy busy this week! Haven't done very well i'm ashamed to say and yesterday was my daughters birthday, I ate far too much cake!! Another week wasted, I really am failing at this :( I wish I could go to group...
  217. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    I'm back on the wagon yeeehaaaaa! I will have to read back and catch up tomorrow, I am shattered due to 5am wake ups, bleurgh.
  218. redmel

    Eating myself slim - hopefully

    Today went ok. Green Breakfast Strawberries Aldi bar - half heb Lunch Pasta Low low - hea Aldi bar - half heb Dinner chicken curry and rice Chicken heb Tinned toms Garlic Ginger Coriander Paprika Pepper Onion Veg stock Rice Extras olive oil 0.5 syn, aldi monster munch 4 syns, cupcake ...
  219. redmel

    Eating myself slim - hopefully

    So I have had a good day, I think I will def be back on track fully from Monday Breakfast Banana Lunch Marmite Spaghetti Cheese hea Banana Dinner (pictured) Fish fillet 7.5 syns SW chips Broccoli Carrot Swede Olive oil heb Extras aldi bar 1/2 heB, twisty lolly 2.5 syns
  220. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Hiya just popping in briefly. Well done to the losers and hang in there to the gainers xxx I will be back on track as of Monday. Things are 'starting' to be resolved. I definitely think for me to suceed I need to plan, plan, plan. So tomorrow I will do a 4 week meal planner for breakfast...
  221. redmel

    Eating myself slim - hopefully

    Thank you Aymz xxx More rubbishy news today, so I am starting fresh on monday I will come back to my diary and start afresh.. I am determined to lose a stone for starting uni.
  222. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    I just quickly worked out that as of monday I have 14wks until I start Uni. I hope to lose a stone by then?
  223. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Thank you everyone. I will try and wake up tomorrow and put what I have eaten today out of mind. I managed to get a bit of shopping today, amidst all the mayhem so hopefully I can try and make better choices? I think I am away to bed very shortly... Thank you all for you kind words xxx
  224. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Bad couple of days here i've been an emotional wreck and unfortunately I eat when stressed/upset. I am not sure how much of this week I can salvage as I have so much going on. *marital problems* along with a gazillion kids hosp appts and a stolen/recovered damaged 3 grand motorbike to contend...
  225. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    That link doesn't work for me Laura? What section is it in, I will go and search for it.
  226. redmel

    Eating myself slim - hopefully

    Ah, gained 1lb. To be expected really. Today and tomorrow are a bit hit and miss as we have virtually no food in untill wednesday, well apart from crisps and fishfingers!! It will be a case of dig deep for some healthy food. So today is Breakfast Ready brek Milk Lunch Marmite Pasta Cheese...
  227. redmel

    Eating myself slim - hopefully

    EE today. Breakfast Porridge (heB) Milk (heA) Banana Lunch leftover quorn chilli and rice (As yest) Dinner chicken dinner Chicken Mash Roasties Carrot Swede Sweetcorn
  228. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    I had a sneaky peek this morning, up 1lb, but that is to be expected after mon/tues and especially thursday lol. I am not letting it bother me and am just carrying on... Will see what the scales say on Monday:cool: Husband is ill, so it's like another child in the house:rolleyes: Means I am...
  229. redmel

    Eating myself slim - hopefully

    Green day. Breakfast Eggs Toast Flora light (2syns) Lunch Dinner quorn chilli Quorn Onions Peppers Tinned tomatoes Beef stock Chilli powder Ground Cumin Rice Not entirely decided on dinner or he or syns lol.
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    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Some great losses well done x
  231. redmel

    Eating myself slim - hopefully

    Morning Had a gorgeous meal last night and still feel full so can't face breakfast. Today will be green. Breakfast Lunch Eggs Mushrooms Onions Beans Toast Dinner Sw chips LM sausages (4syns) Beans Extras aldi bacon bites (4syns), digestive biscuit (4syns) alpen lights (heB) 12 syns, 2xb...
  232. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Congrats Charl :-) Well done Tasha - great losses. Welcome Victoria. I had a great night out, ate my bodyweight in indian food though!! I seriously still feel full today? Back on track straightaway today though x
  233. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Mmm sound lovely. I do think chinese cooking uses far too much oil? I was watching gok cooking chinese the other day, he seemed to do the recipes a bit healthier. I'm shattered, I could do with a nap but I need to get older two out to swimming lessons and then back yo get little two sorted for...
  234. redmel

    Eating myself slim - hopefully

    Green day today. Breakfast Milk (heA) Weetabix (heB) Lunch Eggs Mushrooms Toast Dinner out with friends for an indian yay. Extras strawberries, banana.
  235. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    I wi on a monday as it encourages me to be good over the weekend :-) I am quite pleased with myself today. Usually when I have a meal out planned or a takeaway, I would just take the whole day off plan. My head must be in the right place as today I have been 100% perfect lol Weetabix, egg and...
  236. redmel

    Sw - Coeliac

    There is quite a large range of gluten free breads/pasta/cereal/cake mixes on the market now. I used to work in a pharmacy and in some instances people could get these items on presription. I some of your gluten free range may have syns but if you limit it and subsidise with fruit then you may...
  237. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Hope the gym went well fairybug. Laura, glad you are feeling better today. I am feeling very full and satisfied today. I haven't even used a single syn today! Why can't I feel like this everyday? Had mushroom risotto for lunch and quorn bolognese for dinner, both were fantastic (if I do say so...
  238. redmel

    Eating myself slim - hopefully

    Mushroom Risotto. A huge success with both me and dh and I will DEFINITELY make it again.
  239. redmel

    Eating myself slim - hopefully

    Good afternoon Green today Breakfast Milk (heA) Breakfast (heB) Lunch mushroom risotto Olive oil (heB) Rice Mushrooms Onion Petite pois Veg stock Salt n pepper Dinner Quorn spag bol. Quorn Onions Peppers Sweetcorn Tinned tomatoes Garlic Herbs Beef oxo Pasta Cheese (heA) Extras - Apple...
  240. redmel

    Eating myself slim - hopefully

    Thank you so much for your replies. I have done just that, accounted for all syns at dinnertime. Off out for fruit/veg in the morning and will need to use the mushrooms up so will do something with them tomorrow. I am going to attempt a rissotto, so could try that as an alternative to fried...
  241. redmel

    Eating myself slim - hopefully

    Thanks Jayde... Yes there were sweet stalls, cake stalls, ice cream van, hot dog stand, burger bar and a Two beer tents! Today hasn't been great. I am at my sisters (she has just nipped to bath the baby) we had dinner here which was sausage, chips and beans. I had it because I don't want her to...
  242. redmel

    Eating myself slim - hopefully

    Thnks guys... We ended up going out to a street party yesterday, I completely forgot to come back and write my food for the day, ooops! So yesterday was Breakfast Banana Yoghurt Lunch LM sausage (2 syns) Chips Beans Dinner Pasta Chicken (heB) Condensed soup (5 syns) Extras - Magnum (13...
  243. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Well done on the loss Laura x I had a magnum and a packetof crisps yest, plus my dinner had a few syns so I am going to try to cut back on them a little today to balance it out. The street party was really quite good, lots of temptation thougb with candyfloss/burgers/beer etc so i am pleased i...
  244. redmel

    Eating myself slim - hopefully

    Lost 3lb... Back soon with a meal plan x
  245. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Posted in wrong place lol
  246. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Lost 3lbs - very happy. Off to a street party today. I think I will make up a picnic for the kids, I will just take a couple of aldi bars. Weather looks better today, it is actually bright :)
  247. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    I would do the same as vegan says. In fact that is what I am doing this week. I am off for an indian on thursday and will just stick to 10-15syns for the rest of the week and have no others on thursday apart from my meal out in the evening. I fully intend to enjoy it as it is my favourite...
  248. redmel

    Eating myself slim - hopefully

    Afternoon Green day Breakfast Milk (heA) Weetabix (heB) Lunch Marmite Pasta Dinner Chicken (heB) Roasties Broccolli Peas Gravy Extras Aldi bar (3 syns) 2 x custard creams (6 syns) Gravy (2 syns) yoghurt.
  249. redmel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Afternoon. My plans for the BBQ changed yesterday, I didn't end up buying my own bits to take, as I realised I still needed birthdays cards, so just got those and some diet coke. Once I arrived I was so glad I had bought my own coke as they literally had one big normal bottle of coke and...
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