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    New here

    Hiya!!! Good luck with your journey and let us know how you go on!!! :welcome2:xxxxxx
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    Quick question about allowance

    I think you lower it as you drop into a lower stone weight so - yes - you'll drop a point when you see 15 stone 13lbs or less on the scales!!! Sorry!!!!!!!!!! xxxx
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    Slip sliding away ............

    Thanks so much for taking the time to reply Likklebex - much appreciated! I've been for my weigh in today and lost half a lb which, I suppose, is a fair reflection of what I've been doing. Its strange but I've always tried to plan my meals out but not my snacks - so now, after reading your post...
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    Slip sliding away ............

    Hi all! I've not been on for a few days cos its all being going wrong this week unfortunately! :sigh: I've had a few problems at home (again) and its resulted in me not actually falling off the wagon but just sort of hanging onto the tailgate for dear life!!! I've started out well every morning...
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    butternut squash?

    You can eat the skin you know? Its gorgeous roasted and its full of nutrients and fibre!!! xxx
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    Had enough! Need to do it this time!!!!!!!!

    Good luck with it all Christie! I've just joined a gym and have been for the third time today! Its killed me because I'm so out of condition but I just keep reminding myself that its all going to help, not only my weight, but also my health! Go for it girl - you can do it!!! xxx
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    After a few slow weeks I finally lost 2lb in one go!

    Keep up the great work Minirog - your staying power it fab!!! xxx
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    Hypno Gastric Band being 'placed' tomorrow

    Yay!! You went for it then!!! Hope it works for you - you may have us all going for it if it's a success!!! Loads of luck with it! xxxx
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    what are your favourite low point treats?

    Ohhhhh - where can I get them from please??!!! A little frisson of excitement ran all through my body when I read that!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!! xxxx :D
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    what are your favourite low point treats?

    WW creamy rice pudding in a little pot - 1.5 points each! Yummy!! Also, the WW caramel iced desserts - 3 points each - a bit higher but definitely worth it!! WW orange and lemon chewy sweeties - 0.5 points the box xxx
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    having a bad week :(

    Its so annoying when you're putting the work in at one end and cocking it up at the other isnt it hun? You're dead right though, draw a line and move on - you can't do anything about whats past, just whats coming so go for it and have a better week - you can do it!!!! xxxx
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    HELP :(

    Sometimes, after you've had your initial weigh in, you continue to gain weight from what you were eating before you started the diet then, as you start counting points, you lose what you gained. Unfortunately, when you go for your first week weigh-in, it looks like you've stayed the same, but...
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    Pass the oxygen - I've joined a GYM!!!!

    Ohhhhhh - just got back from my first workout!!!! I can hardly type - every fibre of my being is knackered!!!!!! A slight exaggeration I know, but it WAS very hard and I AM very out of condition - it can only get better. I'm doing it all over again on Wednesday - ohhhhhh!!!!
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    Pass the oxygen - I've joined a GYM!!!!

    Thanks Sarah-Louise! Its a ladies only gym so there won't be any fitties around I'm afraid! I was too embarrassed to join a unisex gym so I'm hoping the fact that there are no blokes there will help me throw myself into it! I've got my induction session booked for tomorrow at 9am (must be bloody...
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    Hi Folks I'm new to Weightwatchers

    Go for it girls!!! You can do it - looking forward to talking to you all on here!!!! xxxx
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    Introducing myself :)

    Hiya ladies! Lovely to have you on board! Good luck with your WW journeys and let us know how you go on!!! xxxx
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    Rant! :'( People don't have to read lol it'll just make me feel better...

    Awww - just sending you :hug99:massive hugs hunnybunch!!! Knew you were a fighter! xxxx :D
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    Struggling, Fed up, thinking of quitting!!!!!!!

    Aww Anthony - its horrible isnt it sweetheart? I think we all understand just how bloody difficult and never ending this journey is. Try to stop being so hard on yourself though cos you're never going to do something positive if you're bullying yourself and slagging yourself off all the time...
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    whos gunna join me?

    Yaaaay! Well done Smirky! Thats a fab weight loss! I've only lost half a poxy lb! I was really down about it all morning, cried a bit, felt sorry for myself and went on a nibble binge (as opposed to a full blown one!) - I've gone over by about 8 points and none left for tea but I'm over it now...
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    whos gunna join me?

    Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! My body has just gone into spasm!!!!!! LMAO!!!!!!! Night night Smirky - fellow chocoholic!!! xxxxxxxxxxxx
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    whos gunna join me?

    I can't find those mini muffins anywhere and I REALLY WANT SOME!!!!! :mad: I love the double choc muffinny ice cream dessert thing they do though - its 3 points but its to die for! The caramel one is divine too! Otherwise, I have the little chocolate pots which are 1 point - they're very nice...
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    whos gunna join me?

    Ahhhh - chocolate ..... I remember that vaguely!!!! Fingers crossed we lose tomorrow eh??!!! ;)
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    whos gunna join me?

    Well done Smirky!!!! Faaaabulous!!!! :D Good luck with your WI tomorrow - mine's tomorrow too (gulp!). Really hope it goes well for you and you get a fab result! xxxxx :clap:
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    Rant! :'( People don't have to read lol it'll just make me feel better...

    Lozzy, I really, really wish I had the answers that you deserve but I don't. All's I have is my absolute admiration for your dedication and your awesome staying power. I'm sending you a great big hug ((())) cos I know how absolutely gutted you must feel after all that effort. Just please try to...
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    introduction!!

    Hiya Mrs Blubby! Good luck with your new start! I did SW for years before coming over to WW and I think its a fab plan - you really can spend your points on whatever you fancy!!!! Look forward to reading about your progress on here - its a fab forum with lots of support and understanding! xxxxx
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    Pass the oxygen - I've joined a GYM!!!!

    Thanks everyone! I don't know if 'enjoy' is going to be the right word - I think 'endure' is probably more accurate at this stage!!!! Its a ladies only gym though so at least I won't suffer the humiliation of being completely looked through by every fit bloke in the place!!!! Fingers crossed I...
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    Ice Cream!

    Blimey - thats good points value! I love anything that has mango in it!!! Thanks for the tip! xxx
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    Been gone for a while! What's the goss?!

    Hiya Minirog! We've not spoken before but I just wanted to say welcome back - and what an achievement - 6lbs in 6 weeks including holidays!!!! xxxx
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    ww branded food - whats your fave?

    I love the WW mediterranean quiche! Its 5.5 points of heaven on a plate!!!!!
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    Pass the oxygen - I've joined a GYM!!!!

    Oh this is getting serious! I've just joined my local gym and I've got my first session booked for tomorrow! Hope I don't die from actually jiggling my bits about!!! Eeeek!!! :eek:
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    whos gunna join me?

    Phew! Managed to get back on track today after throwing a right wobbler yesterday! Done it 100% - and its all down to the support you all gave me so thanks, thanks, thanks!!!!!! Onwards and upwards - weigh day approaching fast!!!! xxx:grouphugg:
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    anyone still do core plan??

    Yay!!! Go for it!!!!! Enjoy eating again and good luck with the core plan - let us know how it goes! xxx
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    Wi tomorrow - will I get to goal??

    Really hope you do it! Getting to target is such an achievement!!! Everything crossed for you! xxx
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    why oh why cant i do it.

    They certainly are! Its like torturing yourself!!! I certainly feel for Lauren who started this thread cos I can totally understand the place she's coming from and the misery it generates! xxx
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    anyone still do core plan??

    Exactly!! I know its each to their own - and I know a woman who's done fantastically on CD - but I feel so sad when I think back to my time on it and how I stressed about things like having a bite of banana and whether it had ruined my week! I was on it when I had my birthday and everyone came...
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    anyone still do core plan??

    I did CD last year Emz and it made me bad! I know its a bit TMI, but my trips to the loo for a two were non-existent! I've never known pain like it!!! I thought I was going to end up in hospital at one point it got so desperate. I lost about 2.5 stone in 12 weeks but it suddenly registered with...
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    why oh why cant i do it.

    Thanks Pinkprincess! Had an awful day yesterday - it was a relief to go to bed!!! I've been a lot better today though thanks - definitely back on track. Its just so important to put these weak moments behind us isnt it - but its easier said than done. Hope I go to bed tonight with that nice warm...
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    why oh why cant i do it.

    Awww hugs hunny - I certainly understand where you're coming from too! Lord knows I've struggled with my weight problem for the last 2 decades but I have learned this much - we treat ourselves like crap over this weight thing! If we spoke to others as disrespectfully as we speak to ourselves...
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    Back in the Saddle - Yee Haw!!!

    Hope your day is still going strong Ladyvegas!!!!! You go girl!!!!! xxx
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    Ice Cream!

    Ben & Jerrys Cherry Garcia frozen yoghurt is 1.5 points per 60g serving. Delishhhh!!!! :p
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    Sometimes people say such annoying things.

    I think it says a lot more about them than it does about you hun! Hold your head high, keep faith with yourself, believe in your mission .... oh yeah .... and tell them to stuff their opinions up their :massmoon: !!!!!!!!!! xxxx
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    STS???? advice please

    If you've very recently started exercising, it could be fluid retention. Muscles require water to burn energy and, when they recognise that they're moving more (cos you've started exercising them), they retain more fluid cos they need it for that extra work. People often find that, when they...
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    So why have I gone and done that???

    My tea is just getting better and better!!! Thanks again Smirky!!!!!!! :D
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    So why have I gone and done that???

    Thanks for that Maria! Thats a great idea! I will keep trying - I know I'll be glad I did! I'm going to go for it - and I'm going to plan my days out better so that I'm not caught on the hop again. I hate this out of control feeling - its just not worth it. Hugs xxxxxx
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    So why have I gone and done that???

    Thanks Smirky - that's really excellent advice! I'm still in SW mode when it comes to things like this cos, on that plan, you're not supposed to carry things over from day to day. I'd really not thought about having less tomorrow! I AM on 24 points and my WI day is Friday am so I have 2 days to...
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    So why have I gone and done that???

    Well, I going to be honest here! I've well and truly buggered my day up. Having those two stupid buns has mucked my mindset up something rotten and now I'm feeling like an idiot and absolutely useless. If I don't confess it on here though, its going to drift on into tomorrow and the day after...
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    So why have I gone and done that???

    I've got 13 points left for the day too! We must be twins!!!! I'm going to give the kitchen a good scrubbing now to keep my mind off food - hopefully the smell of bleach will blunt my appetite although I'll probably take the surface off the kitchen units I'm so frustrated!!!! I suppose I could...
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    So why have I gone and done that???

    It IS funny really isnt it Lisa? I just read my post again and even I laughed! I just typed it out so quickly and it really came from the heart - I just said what I was thinking as I thought it!!!!! I was sooo mad at myself for being so ..... me!!! Ah well, back on the horse!!!!! xxxx :D
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    Having a Bad Day....

    Awww Ladyvegas! I'm feeling your frustration. Sending you hugs and hoping you feel more positive as the day goes on. Chin up sweetheart xxxx :hug99:
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    So why have I gone and done that???

    Hmmm - sometimes I really worry myself!!! I woke up this morning feeling positive and determined and ready to have a 100% in control day. I had my usual cereal, all weighed out and written on my tracker ... and then .... I had 2 hot cross buns!!!!! WHHHHHHYYYYYYY??????? What a stupid thing to...
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    Sharing favourites & new discoveries

    Tesco Go Cook - 2 Chicken Breasts in Hunters sauce are 4.5 points each and are absolutely yummy! The breast is wrapped in ham, covered in cheese and then you add the sweet BBQ style sauce 10 mins before serving! Divine with plenty of veg and new potatoes (and dead easy to cook!!!) xxxx
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    New to the WW forum

    Hi Frazzled Fox and WillowChi! Welcome!!! This forum is great for support and ideas - it really helps! Look forward to speaking to you both soon! xxxx
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    climbing back on the wagon :)

    Well done for going Starla! You can re-lose that really quickly if you go for it 100% this week. A gain is a horrible thing to face up to but when its done, its done and you're free to move forward! Have a good week! xxx
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    whos gunna join me?

    Hope your daughter's feeling better now PinkPrincess - its horrible to see them unwell isnt it? Just completed my first 100% day - I felt really motivated to do it! Well done to everyone - we're doing ok so far aren't we girls? xxxxxx
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    Weightwatchers - Changing ??

    Oh blimey!!!! Is it likely they'll officially run the Discover plan and the new plan together in group so we have a choice cos I wouldnt like to follow an out of date plan while going to meetings where they're talking about something that has no relevance to me. I like the current points plan as...
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    climbing back on the wagon :)

    Lots of luck Starla! You've done the hard bit and bitten the bullet so go for it now! You can do it!!!!!! xxxxx
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    half a stone......ten times!!!!

    Try not to worry about the numbers too much - just focus on healthy eating, staying on track and getting the most out of your points! The losses will come and will spur you on - its a self-generating thing!!!! Good luck sweetheart!! xxxx
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    whos gunna join me?

    Stay positive PinkPrincess! You never know till you know!!!! xxxx :D
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    whos gunna join me?

    I've just dropped down to 24 points so its not like I'm going to starve or anything but I could eat 24 hours a day and NEVER feel full so its hard to put the brakes on at times. I can't remember the last time I felt like I couldnt eat another thing! I'm very much an emotional eater and its the...
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    whos gunna join me?

    Thanks PinkPrincess! I feel exactly the same!! I feel really motivated this morning too - lets go for it!!!!!!!!
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    Rude people

    Well said Madchef! These stories make me soooo mad! A complete stranger once marched up to me at a toddler group, looked me up and down then asked me if I'd always been fat and how did I cope with the physical demands of having an 18 month old. Cheeky cow! I could hear her friends tittering from...
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    whos gunna join me?

    Please could you add me to your list PinkPrincess? I made a fresh start last week (although I've been a WW member for a while) and I was 100% on track, losing 3lbs. This week though, I'm finding it harder to stick to. Last night, I REALLY struggled to stay in control. I only blip over my points...
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    Gastric Hynoband Booked

    Thanks for the tip Riotgrrrrl! I've just bought the app for my ipod. Nothing ventured, nothing gained (or lost in this case!). Just waiting for the kids to bugger off to school and work then I'm going to give it a whirl. Hope it makes me want to eat salad all the time too - I could do with...
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    Cereal???? :)

    Weetabix Crunchy Bran is lovely - 40g for 2 points! Good value I reckon!!!! Yum yum!!! xxx
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    New here,thinking about heading onto WW

    Its a fab plan - and there's loads of freedom on it for those little treats that make life worth living! It just fits in with life really! I know what you mean about the craving to eat food. I did the Cambridge diet for 12 weeks last year and I was almost in tears with the desire to munch on...
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    Sharing favourites & new discoveries

    Waitrose reduced fat coleslaw!!!! Its 1 point for 50g but, oh my, its really rich and creamy! Gorgeous!!! You'd never know its not full fat! xxx
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    feel like crying

    Anytime Carz! Glad you're feeling more upbeat and you've taken positive steps to help the temptation! Hope your OH got that kiss too!!!! LOL!!! xxx
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    New here,thinking about heading onto WW

    Hiya Donnac! Amazing weight loss so far!! You must feel fantastic!!! Changing over to WW to finish the job sounds like a good plan to me - lots of luck with it! The finishing line is in sight! Woohoooo!!!!! xxx
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    Is there a limit to the amount of 0 pinted items I can have

    I don't think thats a problem cos it sounds like you're definitely earning more than half a point with all that exercise! Wish I had your energy!!!! LOL!!!! XXX
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    Is there a limit to the amount of 0 pinted items I can have

    I'm sure I heard my leader say that if you have 1 of the sugar free jelly pots its free but if you have more than 1, you have to count them as half a point - maybe I dream't it!!! Logic would say that, in terms of calories, you would need a lot to actually cause you to gain weight but I've just...
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    help please...........

    Carrot and ginger soup is nice too - adds a bit of spice to the proceedings!!!
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    Gastric Hynoband Booked

    Aww thanks - its been a struggle but I'm beginning to hit my stride now I think/hope! Well done on yours - its a fantastic achievement!!! I'm a bit scared to enquire about this therapy at the moment for some reason - it always takes me a while to build up to these things (I'm exactly the same...
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    ive lost 8.5lbs !!

    Blimey! Thats SOME weight loss NicolaAnn! Well done - its always good to drop into the next stone down isnt it so all the best for next week - bet you fly it! xxxxx:happy036:
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    Gastric Hynoband Booked

    I've been looking a lot into this too - and trying to pluck up the courage to ring them for a consultation! I'd be doing it alongside WW - like a sort of insurance policy against falling off the wagon! I've lost weight and regained it too many times for it to happen to me again and I want to do...
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    feel like crying

    I always keep those Hartleys sugar-free jelly pots in for emergencies. They've got me through some very bad times when the family are munching on goodies and I hate them all. They're quite nice actually. The WW sweeties are a god-send too. I'm always sucking on them! I know what you mean about...
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    Mixing healthy extras

    Honestly, its fine! I was a consultant until last December and I was at a training session at Head Office when this very question was asked. The trainer checked with Dr Jackie Lavin the SW nutritionist during the break and she said it was perfectly ok as long as it was accurately split. Hope...
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    Head isn't in the game

    Did you manage to stay away from that takeaway tonight Lauren? If you did, thats something you should give yourself credit for - positivity is the way! If we gave ourself as much praise for the things we do well as we do grief for the things we think we fail at, we wouldnt feel half as bad about...
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    Head isn't in the game

    Yaaay! Glad to hear that you're back in the zone NN89! The difference a week makes eh? Go for it!!!!! xxx
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    do you go to meetings??

    I do go to group because it helps keep me on the straight and narrow knowing that someone objective is going to weigh me but its the 3rd one I've been to since last March. The first group was run by a very nice but very quietly spoken, timid woman who couldn't keep control of the members who all...
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    lol

    Hahahahaha!!!!!! I'd risk tendonitis if it mean't a weight loss!!!!
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    HELP ME PLEASE

    You still ARE doing well Missa! You've slipped a little bit for a few days but you're aware of it and you're planning on putting it right so don't worry. You're only human! The more you beat yourself up, the worse it gets so try to relax. As far as the filling foods are concerned, I don't think...
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    takeaway! i love ww

    Yaaaay! Thats brilliant Lauren! You're a star - its brave decisions like that which will get you to where you want to be! You go for it girl - you CAN do this!!!! Enjoy your meal!! xxxxx
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    takeaway! i love ww

    I don't know how much that would come to but I think it would sail over your 20.5 points Lauren. I really hope you don't mind me saying this, but I've just read your blog from 2 days ago and how you felt after a 'big fat greasy takeaway'. I know the difference today is that you've only had a few...
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    drum roll please.........2nd week weigh in

    Well done PinkPrincess!!! Its a great feeling isnt it? You're a star!!!!
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    jennifer hudson the new face of weight watchers US

    Thats what I'd be doing if I was standing in front of any of them! I'd have to be careful not to take an eye or two out with my boobies though!!!!!
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    jennifer hudson the new face of weight watchers US

    All of the above!!!!! I'd even consider sitting next to Jared Leto, Orlando Bloom, Russell Crowe (as long as he was dressed as a gladiator) or George Clooney!!!! Nom, nom, nom!!!! :banana dancer:
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    jennifer hudson the new face of weight watchers US

    I read it last night and was very impressed with her attitude to her weight loss. She must live in a world full of skinny size zero's and the temptation to go on one of those ridiculous fad diets must have been hard to resist. She's a great advert and absolutely stunning! Can you imagine sitting...
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    what was your turning point?

    Hugs Blossom! Thank you for that. She may want to come along with me one day - we could certainly do SOMETHING together, just the 2 of us. That would be nice. You keep up the great work hunny - you can do it! xxxx
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    New to WW

    Hiya Gingercake! Well done on having made the decision to switch! Its a hard thing to do when the temptation is to stay with what you know, even when it isn't working for you. I did SW for years too and started WW earlier this year, also having heard lots of negativity about the points system...
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    Why do I keep binging?! :(

    Ahhh Lozzy - you're definitely NOT alone! I was binge eater too. I did it for years on and off and my body has paid the price! When I was building up to a binge, it was like there was an argument going on in my head but the logical voice which said 'don't do it, you'll regret it' got smaller...
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    what was your turning point?

    Life can be so hard can't it Blossom - this forum is full of stories of people's hardships and the huge problems they've overcome. Its inspiring to read about others bravery and what made them decide to start cherishing themselves. So many people turn to food for comfort and it becomes a crutch...
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    Question about Countdown

    Yes you can use your Countdown at any group in the country! If you're at a group which uses the Xpressweigh system, your card will have your record on it and you will show up as a Countdown member. If your group is still using the old paper system, you need to take your red vouchers with you to...
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    slimmer of the week and month

    Slimmer of the Month is purely and simply the member of the group who has lost the most weight that month. The only calculation a consultant makes is if the member has their start week within that month, then the loss from that start week is halved (eg - if someone's loss IS 6lbs after their...
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    Happy September!

    Half a stone would be lovely - and to actually enquire at my local gym about doing some exercise whilst EXTREMELY unfit. So far, I've only written the phone number down and then I go and find something else - ANYTHING else - to do rather than take the plunge!!!!! Goodness knows how long it'll...
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    Rude people

    Unbelievable ignorance from someone who should have the intelligence to know better. Hold your head high HazyKay and be proud of your achievements - you have nothing to be ashamed of. I don't know how these d***heads sleep at night. He's just a Fattist pig!!!!! xxxx
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    what was your turning point?

    Hiya ScottishJewel! Thanks for your support yesterday re my post. It was much appreciated. Regarding your post re the wedding, I think as long as you can take the positive out of any negative situation and make it work for you, you're onto a winner! Go for it hunny - it could be the just the...
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    what was your turning point?

    Thanks so much Nicolaann! I really appreciated your post. I'll carry that thought with me cos if my daughter ever got to that stage it would be wonderful. xxxx
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    what was your turning point?

    I think you could be right Loopyluc - that thought will keep me strong. I actually resisted a jammy doughnut today (my favourite!!) so here's hoping I can crack it for both of us! Thanks again for your support and your kindness! xxxx
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    what was your turning point?

    Thanks so much PinkPrincess and Loopyluc - that means a lot to me. I'm going to try my hardest to get this weight off. It won't make my daughter better but it'll make me better able to help her and thats important to me. Thanks again. Hugs xxxxxxx
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    what was your turning point?

    I don't know why I've decided to share this - possibly because its anonymous and I can't talk about it anywhere else. It makes me cry every single day - so I really hope you don't mind but I'd like to tell you all. It'll just help so much to be able to get it out! In 2006, I lost 6 stones and...
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    Mixing healthy extras

    Hiya Chris - its absolutely fine as long as you measure very accurately and both items are listed as HEX's. xxx
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    I need to know EXACTLY why you must have your syns please..

    Blimey - that was a bit long! Sorry for wittering on there!!!!!! xxx
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    I need to know EXACTLY why you must have your syns please..

    Ignoring the nutritious aspects of food for a second and just thinking about calories alone, your body is absolutely incapable of recognising what is 'good' and what is 'bad'. To your body, its just calories, whatever you're eating. Your stomach doesnt think 'Hey up, great, here's some calories...
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    feel so crap

    Aww sweetheart - I can feel your pain coming off the screen at me. At the end of the day though, you weigh what you weigh whether you step on those scales or not but at least by going back to group and facing up to it, it will help you draw a line under whats happened and make a fresh start...
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    My name is Wannabee and I'm a group tart!

    Hahaha Irish Eyes - I like the bit about 'learning to irish dance when you're used to ballet'! Oh that I could do either!!! I'm like a fairy elephant when it comes to ANY sort of coordinated movement!!! I get your point though - and that of Nicolaann and Pollyg. Thanks to all of you for taking...
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    Doctor won't sign my form !!

    When I did CD last year, my CDC told me that, even though I was on Beta Blockers, it was ok and I wouldnt need a doctors signature. She said that she would send a letter to my GP telling him what I was doing (although he has no record of that happening). At the time, I was so worried about my...
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    My name is Wannabee and I'm a group tart!

    Having been an SW member for many years (both successfully and unsuccessfully!), I decided to ring the changes and join WW in March this year. The problem is the difference in style between the SW and WW meetings! I'm so used to the SW 'way' and the mid week support stuff that, when I started...
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    NHS Gastic Band Ops in the news today

    Wow Jinkles! That was a very powerful post - and well done on losing your 7 stones AND the 10lbs at SW! I admire your determination and your honesty. It IS a hard lifelong battle and I wasnt putting gastric bands down as such, just as a perceived EASY option. They're clearly not a quick fix and...
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    Interesting Question!

    Blimey, my whole body is causing me distress! Do you think they'd offer me a body lift by any chance!!!!!!
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    NHS Gastic Band Ops in the news today

    At the end of the day, there really is no easy solution to the problem of being overweight/obese. There are no short cuts - its all down to hard work, discipline and the desire to be at a healthy weight over the desire to eat the foods that made us gain weight. Its a lifelong slog and no gastric...
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    Just posting on here to beat these damned cravings!!!

    Hiya everyone! I've been manically pacing the kitchen floor for about 20 minutes craving bread/chocolate/ice cream/cake/sweets/crisps/cereal and I just thought I'd come on here to say hi and to try to take my mind off it all!!! I think its helping! I'm sucking wildly on a fruitee and thinking...
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    I found something new!

    They're long thin biscuits that look a bit like sparklers (of the firework variety!!!). The biscuit is a bit like a Rich Tea flavour and they're covered in chocolate apart from a bit at the end which is where you hold it as you eat it. They come in boxes of 16 or 32 and are half a syn each! I'm...
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    In the past..

    The reason you have to reduce your calorie intake as you get lighter is because your muscles don't have to work as hard carrying all that extra weight around and therefore need less energy (calories). Larger people can eat more because their bodies have to work harder to function. Keep going...
  114. W

    I found something new!

    I love Mikados too and I often skewer fruit onto them - it makes them last longer and makes the fruit a bit more interesting. Mango, banana, grapes, cherries, strawberries all go on easily and it looks like such a feast on my plate as a sit and watch telly of an evening!! Can't wait to try to...
  115. W

    Greedy or needy???

    Just want to say thanks so much for the encouragement and kind words everyone, especially the post from KD which rang a lot of bells for me and reflected exactly how I feel. Its a big comfort to know that I can post something so personal on here and be taken seriously and respected. Hmmm - lots...
  116. W

    What a pain!

    Thats a HUGE difference isnt it? Its quite mindblowing how 6 tbsp of mayo can produce such mega-calories when its not even a 'meal' as such. I'm certainly going to start looking at labels more before I eat things.
  117. W

    Greedy or needy???

    After posting yesterday's thread about how much artificial sweetener I use, I got to thinking about my relationship with food in general and how I always seem to have more of things than 'normal'. I always have to have my salads slathered in dressing or loads of gravy on my dinner for example. I...
  118. W

    Why do people quit SW?

    In the past I've quit SW (and many other 'diets') because I expected far too much of myself and, when I didnt meet those expectations, my sense of failure grew and took over me. I demanded perfection of myself and, if I slipped by so much as 1 syn over my daily allowance, I thought I was...
  119. W

    Qourn Bacon Pieces

    I've tried these in the past. The taste was ok but the look of them put me off so I reckon cutting them up and putting them into food is a good idea. Sometimes, Quorn products just LOOK so gross don't they??? xxx
  120. W

    What a pain!

    Very true - Avisk! It definitely pays to be aware of these things!! Thanks again for the advice! xxx
  121. W

    slimming on referal- devon pct?

    Your local consultant would know whether your area is covered by SOR so why not give her a call - I'm sure she wouldn't mind. xxx
  122. W

    Puddings Has anyone made the Lemon Mousse Terrine?!

    Someone made this in my group at a taster session we recently had and it was absolutely divine. It looked lovely too. She made it as per the instructions and it turned out perfectly. I can't believe something so tasty could be so low in syns!!! Go for it!!! xxxx
  123. W

    muller lights question

    I wish you could post a photo of your frothy Mullers!! I'm fascinated!!!! LOL
  124. W

    What a pain!

    Although I wouldn't normally spend 3 syns on a salad dressing, the Cardini Light was so lovely that I'm going to use it - although maybe NOT 6 syns worth!!!! Its terrible really that these food manufacturers just want to constantly pull the wool over our eyes and fool us into eating a product...
  125. W

    How much artificial sweetener do you consume?

    This thread has been a real eye-opener for me. I've been consuming really high quantities of Canderel for a long time now and I've made my mind up that I'm going to get rid. Years ago, I used to have 2 spoons of sugar in my tea and coffee but I cut it out in 2005 when I first joined SW cos it...
  126. W

    Question about * week

    I think we're all individual to be honest. I often retain water mid month when I'm ovulating so its just a case of being aware of your body and not worrying too much about it when it happens. Some people never retain water at TOTM - lucky lot!!!! xxx
  127. W

    Why do people quit SW?

    I don't think ANY of us would be on the beach in a bikini at the mo!!! Brrrrrr!!!!!!!!! LOL
  128. W

    How much artificial sweetener do you consume?

    Oh bugger - thats Holland and Barrett out then I suppose!!!!!! Amazing that half the world clearly thinks that Stevia is ok but the other half think its toxic. I'm thinking maybe I should just develop savoury cravings instead....!!!!!
  129. W

    Mixed information from different consultants

    I think the part of the problem lies in the fact that consultants often hear about changes from other consultants (or even members) and, rather than making it their business to find out from SW direct, they just assume its correct. Its like chinese whispers and, although I don't think for one...
  130. W

    What a pain!

    Oh dear - glad its not just me!!!! I'm gutted too cos this Caesar dressing was lovely - I might have known it was too good to be true!!! LOL
  131. W

    Does anyone out there sneakily get weighed every day

    I'd lock my OH in the cellar if he tampered with my scales!!!!! LOL
  132. W

    What a pain!

    I just want to tell everyone to watch the difference between 'light' and 'low fat'!!! I've just got caught out with a Cardini Caesar dressing which I looked up in the directory as being a 'low fat' dressing at half a syn per level tbsp. When I went out and bought it, I picked up what I thought...
  133. W

    muller lights question

    *sharp intake of breath* I've never seen vanilla Activias! Are they the fat free ones in the big pots????
  134. W

    How much artificial sweetener do you consume?

    I've never heard of Stevia Britmum - what sort of shop would I buy that from? Is it a natural product? xxx Thats a good point Mel2 - is it the lesser of two evils? xxx
  135. W

    muller lights question

    The Activia fat free yoghurts are yummy - I'm also addicted to the cherry flavour of that range! I think I may be a yogoholic!!!!! LOL
  136. W

    How can i lose that last 1lb

    Try to stick to the speed and superspeed free foods too cos they're extra low in calories yet still have that filling power. xxx
  137. W

    Question about * week

    Summerrose - do you go to a group or are you doing it by yourself? If you're a group member, I'd definitely go because you get so much more than a weight change out of the meeting. At the end of the day, the weight will come off when it comes off and as long as you're following the plan, you'll...
  138. W

    Does anyone out there sneakily get weighed every day

    I roll out of bed, fall onto the loo then hop on the scales every single morning. Its as much a part of my routine as cleaning my teeth (which maybe I should do before I weigh cos then I may weigh that bit lighter LOL!). I have to know how much I've lost or gained before I go to group cos I have...
  139. W

    muller lights question

    I know they've started selling the black cherry one seperately because I saw it in Asda the other day but I looked for the choc/orange one and there was no sign - perhaps another addict had beaten me to it!!!
  140. W

    How much artificial sweetener do you consume?

    Thats true re the sweetener in yoghurts, low sugar drinks etc - I hadnt even thought of that!!! I bet its in most 'diet' foods. It all comes down to the fact that a lot of the time we don't know what we're eating doesnt it? Granulated sweetener doesnt even LOOK edible to me when I think about it!
  141. W

    How much artificial sweetener do you consume?

    What a wonderful world it would be if sugar was free!!!!!!!!! I suppose we can all get a bit hung up with these health scares and warnings - we probably wouldnt eat or drink anything if we listened would we? I think I'm still going to cut down though cos, eating such mega-sweet stuff isnt really...
  142. W

    muller lights question

    I'd be gutted if I opened up the choc/orange one and it was foamy - they're my favourites! I wish they sold them individually cos I'd have a fridge full!!!! If you could ask Muller for compensation in the form of 600 pots of that flavour, I'll buy em off you!!!! LOL
  143. W

    How much artificial sweetener do you consume?

    Blimey - thats what I remember reading about a few years ago! I suppose I'd better start cutting down. What did everyone use before sweetener was invented, especially in baking/cooking? Did they just go without??????
  144. W

    muller lights question

    I always buy the 6 pack chocolate Mullers and its never happened to me. Sounds a bit dodgy! Maybe you should give Muller a ring - there may be compensation in it!!!!! xxx
  145. W

    How much artificial sweetener do you consume?

    Its a 75g jar which is big cos sweetener is very light. My daughter does have some out of it as well but uses relatively little and it lasts me about 10 days! Now I'm really worried!!!!!
  146. W

    How much artificial sweetener do you consume?

    I only use it on cereal every morning and in puddings and Scanbran cakes!!! Strangely, I can't stand sweet coffee or tea but I have loads on my cereal - just tipping it on is like an automatic bad habit that I started with sugar and now do with the sweetener. The problem is I love it - I have...
  147. W

    How much artificial sweetener do you consume?

    I've noticed that I'm getting through almost an entire big jar of Canderel granulated sweetener per week and its really started to worry me. I know there was a bit of a thing in the press some time ago about the potential harm of consuming artificial sweetener and the effects it can have on your...
  148. W

    syn free meat sausages

    Your consultant can check for you as there is a definitive list on their SW website which shows all the butchers up and down the country who make and sell officially SW accredited syn free/low syn sausages and burgers etc. Its always better to check cos the problem of unscrupulous people or...
  149. W

    How long does soup last....

    Oooh - I may be brave and stop throwing it away so quickly then! Thanks Annev!!!
  150. W

    Success Express

    Now there's the 3 choices of Original, Green or EE, SW have turned both Success Express and Mix 2 Max into tools which the consultant gives out at her discretion to help members who need it. Its still ok to follow it if thats what worked for you but its just not in the general list of choices in...
  151. W

    Healthy Extras...

    Asda do a cereal called Cranberry Wheats. You can have 28g of them for a B extra so you don't get loads but pile a banana, strawberries and raspberries on top and it lasts ages!!! Yum!!!! xxx
  152. W

    How long does soup last....

    I wouldnt leave it much longer than the day after it was made to be honest - but there again, I had food poisoning a few years ago so I'm a bit paranoid about these things!!!!! xxx
  153. W

    Does anyone struggle???

    Also, don't think about what you lost in the past cos it can be a bit of a stick to beat yourself with. That was then and this is now. Just take your day step at a time and try to think positive thoughts - enjoy being able to eat so well and get imaginative with recipes and some of the ace ideas...
  154. W

    Bye Bye Bread...

    Me, me, me!!! Count me in!!! Bread is my worst enemy cos it leads me into bad places with butter and jam!!!!! I've transferred to crispbreads or melba toasts and its really helped! xxx
  155. W

    Self Destruct:(

    Aww hun - its vile isnt it? Real torture when you're beating yourself up and feeling like a failure. Try breaking your day down into smaller parts and then consider each part that you successfully get through as an achievement in itself. Just concern yourself with the moment you're in and forget...
  156. W

    Considering being a consultant? Advice please

    Its a pleasure Debs - my fingers are aching now!!!!! xxx
  157. W

    Considering being a consultant? Advice please

    Hiya! I've just recently quit as a consultant of 2 very large groups at the end of December after 3 years in the job. I'm not sure what the current outlay is for purchasing the franchise as it seems to change all the time but you're in the right ball park with the figures that have been...
  158. W

    Hello New here!!

    A big welcome to you! Loads of luck as you start your journey! xxx
  159. W

    i phone app

    It would be rather useful wouldnt it? I'd love it!
  160. W

    I did it!!!

    Aww congratulations Henna! I'm so pleased for you!!!! xxxx
  161. W

    Gutted

    If you have the 2 Ryvitas, as listed, for a HeB, it's also a speed food (its got the 's' symbol next to it) but if you have 4 Ryvitas as listed, its just a normal Heb. You can have either choice but the speed food means less calories and a 'speedier' weight loss. Hope that makes sense! xxx
  162. W

    Can 70 syns really be spent as and when...

    The only thing I'd like to add is that if you're not happy with whats happening at the scales, it may be something you may want to think about changing and see if it makes a difference. I always have my syns daily cos I couldnt comfortably live without them but I have an unfortunate allergy to...
  163. W

    Klix Coffee

    I would say its free Becca - all coffee and tea is free if nothing else is added. xxx
  164. W

    20 syns again

    Try not to worry Pizzle - think of everything you do from now as pulling it back and limiting the damage. Don't be tempted to undereat or cut corners. Like ModKaren says, just draw a line and think about how much you would have eaten and how much weight you would have gained if you weren't doing...
  165. W

    Need help re swerving my danger zone!!!!

    Wow Lonestitcher! Thanks for the HUGE post - much appreciated and lots to consider! Unfortunately, the one about leaving my mum in and taking my dad out is a non-starter cos my dad would never leave her home alone - he'd worry too much. The other suggestions, especially the one about looking at...
  166. W

    weighed in

    Nice one - you've done great! Keep up the good work and watch those losses rack up!!! xxxxx
  167. W

    SLIMMER OF THE YEAR SKY

    Its been on throughout the week on Sky Real Lives so maybe it'll be on again. I thought it was very interesting and a real wake up call to those who think that losing weight and winning competitions will solve all their problems. Sometimes, it really can create new ones! I really felt for that...
  168. W

    Anyone else ever considered....

    Wow! I really hope I don't sound patronising when I say this but I have total respect for all of you that have posted on here who have battled with an eating disorder. To share your experiences on a public forum to help someone else takes courage and I really admire you for having done it...
  169. W

    Dream Topping

    Blimey - thats a blast from my very distant past! It says in the directory that a 33g sachet of No Added Sugar Dream Topping is 11 syns (dried weight). The normal one is only 12.5 syns (dried weight) for a 36g sachet though!!! Hope that helps! xxx
  170. W

    Need help re swerving my danger zone!!!!

    :roofles::roofles::roofles: problem sorted! :roofles::roofles::roofles:
  171. W

    Anyone else ever considered....

    No - most definitely not! Its a really dodgy road to go down. Laxative abuse causes terrible problems and has a horrible way of getting more and more habitual. Pleeeeeease don't go down that route hun - its a false weight loss and so so dangerous. Stick with the plan and stay healthy. xxxx
  172. W

    is it normal to sts within the first few weeks?

    Unfortunately, our bodies havent read the book and don't know that they're expected to lose weight every 7 days!!!!! There's loads of positive changes going on in your body as you alter your eating habits and weight will always come off unevenly. Just keep at it, stay relaxed and enjoy your...
  173. W

    Extra Easy Aaargh Wetherspoons!!

    Its very irresponsible - and dishonest - of these food outlets to be doing this isnt it? We go in trying our best to make healthy choices and they're just clobbering us every time. Its the same with places like Subway and Pizza Hut. They all pay lipservice to 'low fat' this and ' healthy' that...
  174. W

    Need help re swerving my danger zone!!!!

    Hahaha! Maybe I should take my dad out and leave my mum at home to stew in her own juice!!!!!
  175. W

    Need help re swerving my danger zone!!!!

    I really feel for you hun - its a lot of responsibility isnt it? My dad can drive and he's become quite good at looking after them both when she's ill but he's very hen-pecked and starts climbing the walls if they're housebound for long so I go over and help and thats another reason for taking...
  176. W

    Does SS fruit

    Speed and Superspeed foods are very low in calories so if you're filling up on those as opposed to bananas or mango for example then you're taking in less cals but you're satisfied - and the weight loss follows!!!!! xxx
  177. W

    Need help re swerving my danger zone!!!!

    Aww hun - its very worrying isnt it? I've had a few scares myself - all of which have turned out to be stress or weight related. It makes you think though doesnt it? All my family on my mums side have died of heart related illnesses and I feel like I've been sleepwalking into it for years. My...
  178. W

    Extra Easy Aaargh Wetherspoons!!

    Wetherspoons syn values are mega-high arent they? I think a 5 bean chilli with Nachos is something like 74 syns!!! Scary!!! You weren't to know that the syns were so high on what was, at face value, a healthy option so try not to feel bad about it. You did your best and I'm sure you'll pull it...
  179. W

    Quorn and mushrooms - a warning!!

    My brother has had exactly the same problem with exactly the same symptoms Julia! He even ended up in hospital one night because of the pain. He's not on a diet but he and his wife don't like to eat a lot of meat so they regularly had Quorn. It took months to find out what was causing the...
  180. W

    Need help re swerving my danger zone!!!!

    Hmm - saving syns is a good idea too! I always have my syns on a daily basis because I can't imagine doing a whole day without them BUT I never use more than about 10 per day anyway so, thinking about it differently, I probably don't go over my 105 for the week. Its more psychological really cos...
  181. W

    maintenance

    Have you tried doing a Superspeed week? They're the lowest of the low in terms of calories and it may help. Lots of fish and white meat is a SS food so there would be plenty of protein to help with your marathon training. Also, your consultant may be willing to give you the Fast Forward plan...
  182. W

    Need help re swerving my danger zone!!!!

    Hahaha! Never thought of that! She IS a right miserable old sod at times. If I liked her more, I'd feel really sorry for her cos I can understand that living with a dicky heart must be really scary but she's just so... heartless (no pun intended!). She's probably having an ICD fitted this year...
  183. W

    maintenance

    Hiya Derbynanny! There isnt a book regarding maintenance but your consultant will guide you on a weekly basis as to what level of food you should be consuming. The usual plan IS to add in extra HE's until you find a tipping point but you have that 6lb leeway (3lbs either side of your target)...
  184. W

    JUST COULDNT WAIT...see diary for update. x

    I think you've done exactly the right thing Niknaks! Its lethal to go out starving hungry and be presented with a menu full of goodies then be expected to make on-plan (or even near-plan!) choices!!! Hope you enjoyed it - strange concoction that it was!!!!! LOL xxx
  185. W

    Puffed wheat

    I've not had Sugar Puffs in years - I used to love em when I was a kid! I'm off out to buy a box right now - like the fact that you get 'more' for your syns cos I'm always starving in the morning!! xxx
  186. W

    New start

    Hey Brunty! I think you should be very proud of yourself for taking action and joining SW online rather than just letting it slip away! All the best with it. Looking forward to seeing you on here regularly hun! xxx
  187. W

    Red day .. sweet cravings

    Hang on in there hun! Get through today and you'll be really proud of yourself for sticking to the plan. Have you tried the obvious things like an Options drink or an Alpen Light bar? I keep meringue nests in too cos they're really sweet and are only 2.5 syns each. I fill them with sweetened...
  188. W

    Need help re swerving my danger zone!!!!

    I understand exactly what you're saying Wendy and Mod-Karen and I totally agree it would be best for me. I did go down that route but I just couldnt go through with it when push came to shove. She has a very serious heart condition (she had a heart valve replacement in 2005 and has now got...
  189. W

    cook books ?

    The Saucy Secrets book is £2.95, the One Pot Wonders is £4.50, the Extra Easy cookbook and 50 Free Food Feasts are £4.95. Well worth the money for what you get! xxx
  190. W

    Dr pepper zero

    All low calorie diet drinks are free!!!! Yahoo - fill your boots!!!!! xxx
  191. W

    Newbie wanted to say hi :)

    Hiya Babybuffy! Nice to have you along - keep up the good work with your plan! xxxx
  192. W

    cook books ?

    The 50 Free Food Feasts is a good one. Also, the Saucy Secrets book rings the changes cos it gives you loads of choice on meals to make with your chicken, beef etc... If you're doing EE, the EE cookbook is a must. My personal favourite is the One Pot Wonders book - dead easy to make and my...
  193. W

    Need help re swerving my danger zone!!!!

    Hi everyone! I could just use a bit of advice from all you lovely people out there please. Its a bit sensitive really but here goes. I have a really, really difficult relationship with my mum - she's very domineering, controlling and basically rude - but I take her out for the day every...
  194. W

    So proud of myself :) :)

    Blimey - thats a fantastic achievement in such a short time! Go you!!! xxx
  195. W

    tutti frutti

    Oh dear - I smell trouble!!! Enjoy!!!!!!!! LOL
  196. W

    options

    Hmm - that probably means they're double the syns then. I don't mind spending 2 on a drink but 4 or more is pushing it a bit. Wonder if they'd be nice stirred into natural yoghurt though?
  197. W

    tutti frutti

    Noooo - I'm not telling you for your own good!!!!! LOL! Just walk away from the Tutti Fruttis - seconds of pleasure for hours of regret!!!
  198. W

    Milk chocolate covered Oreo's

    The milk chocolate Oreo's are also 5.5 syns! I was hoping they'd be half a syn each but it wasnt to be!!!! xxx
  199. W

    options

    Do you mean the white choc and raspberry one? I'm desperate to find them and have had no luck at all so far! I use at least 1 Options a day cos they just give me that little chocolate kick that keeps me on track - and boy do I need that kick!!!!!
  200. W

    tutti frutti

    You'll be fine with that T44SHT - keep up the good work, follow the plan as closely as you can and you'll get a fab first week weight loss!!!! xxxx
  201. W

    tutti frutti

    Oh don't Franbob! You're taking me back years AND making me slobber all down my chin!!!!!!!! LOL
  202. W

    tutti frutti

    I think you'd be ok with that cos there's at least 18 in a bag but try to check the syn value out before you munch if possible cos its a surefire way to cock your week up if you do it often enough!! We've all been caught out like this and its not pleasant!!!!!!! xxx
  203. W

    tutti frutti

    A 45g bag of those gorgeeeouuusss sweeties is 9 syns! xxx
  204. W

    options

    They're 2 syns per sachet Sharon. I think they all are except for the white choc one which is 2.5 syns. Enjoy!!! xxx
  205. W

    Pitta bread - How do you fill yours

    Roast beef and with fried onions and mushrooms & horseradish sauce - gorgeeeouuussss!!!!! xxx
  206. W

    making SW chip 1/3 superfree on EE

    What about making your chips out of butternut squash - they make gorgeous chips and they're superfree!!!!!!!
  207. W

    motivation what do u do

    I totally agree with Funcurls and Cocktail Princess! We should try to be our own best friend and say only positive things to ourselves - even if we don't necessarily believe them, our brain will subconciously start to pick the message up. Just imagine what you'd do if a friend or relative...
  208. W

    Blown today's syns already

    Hey - don't worry hun! That only means you've had 10 syns (4 for the biccie and 6 for the wine gums) so don't be down on yourself. Your day can still be an on-plan one!!! xxx
  209. W

    who know's thw answer?

    Just checked online and you're both right! You can have a 27g sachet of original Oats So Simple with EITHER 1 Ryvita Wholegrain OR 1 Oat/Scanbran!!!!!! Hope that helps! xxx
  210. W

    who know's thw answer?

    You can have the plain Oats So Simple as a HeB but not the flavoured ones. Its listed on the SW website. By the way, you can crumble your Scanbran into it if you like - it makes the porridge very malty! xxxx
  211. W

    motivation what do u do

    I just walk up my stairs and notice how knackered and out of breath I feel - not that I can miss it!!!!! I also try to remember that EVERY mouthful of on-plan food will make a difference to my weight, my health and my confidence! xxx
  212. W

    Green Days mmmm mini milks!!!

    I'd forgotten all about them too - and I used to have them all the time! They're a really good economical use of syns and really hit the spot! Now I've got an urge to get my coat on and pop out to the 24 hour Tesco up the road!!! Thanks for the reminder!!!!!! xxx
  213. W

    Having no syns

    Thats where most of my daily syns go - I couldnt eat salad without a dressing of some sort!!!!!!!!! Thanks Starlight - I DO try!!!! LOL xxxxx
  214. W

    Having no syns

    If you went to the doctors with an illness and he gave you three types of tablets to take and told you that it was essential that you took all three, you'd take them or not expect to get better. The SW plan is exactly the same - we're given 3 steps to follow to maximise our weight loss, our...
  215. W

    Ok - so where did that come from then???

    Thanks Ellebear! Thats lovely of you! Back on it 100% tomorrow and put the blip down to experience - again!! xxxx ps - I forgot to draw my line on the last post so here it is.... _________________________________________________________ HERE'S TO A NEW DAY!!!!!!!!!
  216. W

    Ok - so where did that come from then???

    I know mojomcl - its a pathetic attempt at a binge isnt it???? I'm just annoyed with myself cos I was going to have a Curly Wurly as a treat tonight too and now I can't. I just do these silly things and don't understand why. Its like I've got this voice in my head telling me not to do it but I...
  217. W

    Help!! :( Feeling Deflated and frustrated and its only week 3!!!

    Anytime Lilo! Thats what we're here for! Glad it helped - you're going to be just fine!!! xxxxx
  218. W

    Ok - so where did that come from then???

    Hmm - there I am coasting through my day, happy in the knowledge that I'm on track and that I've just lost 2.5lbs and got my first award, feeling on a high and like everything is going right for a change, merrily replying to Minimins posts... then ..... my OH rings to say he won't be home until...
  219. W

    New Excersise Programe

    Even I could do that exercise!!!!! LOL
  220. W

    Sceptic tries Extra Easy and .........

    Yay!!!! Thats fabulous Princess Sausage!!!!! Well done - and keep up the great work! xxxxxx
  221. W

    Tell me something NICE!

    When my oh-so-cool 15 year old son came home from school today and I told him I'd lost 2.5lbs and got my half stone award, he gave me a big hug, kissed the top of my head (when did he get SO tall???) and told me he was really proud of me cos I never stop trying to beat my weight problem and that...
  222. W

    Doubts

    Ohhh - that moment when you're standing in front of the scales..... its horrible isnt it? My stomach just lurches!!!!! LOL
  223. W

    Extra Easy Help me hit my target this week!!

    Go for the speed and superspeed foods too - they're the lowest of the low in calories terms! You can do it!!!! xxxx
  224. W

    Doubts

    Nope! You're definitely not alone on that one!!! I'm exactly the same! I spend the whole week worrying that I'm not going to lose and I get more and more stressed as the week goes on. It DOES make me follow the plan as closely as possible though because I so desperately want to lose!!! Its only...
  225. W

    Help!! :( Feeling Deflated and frustrated and its only week 3!!!

    Aww - don't despair Lilobug! I know its horrible - I only lost half a lb in my second week and was gutted. I was convinced until this morning that my week 3 weigh-in was gonna be a disaster and I spent the whole week feeling like you feel. However, at the very last minute, I lost 2.5lbs in one...
  226. W

    Breakfast cereal?

    I love Asda Cranberry Wheats too - 28g for a HeB. You don't get many but they're lovvvvvley!!! xxx
  227. W

    GRAPEFRUIT??

    You're exactly right RickCov! Grapefruit is free on all days but has to be synned if you drink the juice only. Free food has a lot of 'filling power' for very little calories and a whole grapefruit would satisfy you without adding much to your daily intake. When you juice grapefruit though, it...
  228. W

    HEA Allowance

    Hiya! I've only very recently finished as a consultant and I can reassure you all that, as long as its an exact split (eg - 1 Weetabix and 1 Alpen Light or 125mls semi-skimmed with 14g cheddar) its absolutely fine. This question was asked at Head Office the last time I was on training there and...
  229. W

    Breakfast cereal?

    I love 42g of Weetabix Crunchy Bran with loads of strawberries, raspberries and banana on top - very filling and takes ages to eat!!! xxx
  230. W

    Coconut cream

    I know coconut cream is 2.5 syns per level tablespoon but not sure what that works out at for 25g. Is it about 4?xxx
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    Really need some help please!!!

    Hi First78! You've come to the right place if its help and support you need!!! Everyone on here is so warm and friendly and they really pick you up when you're down and share your happiness when you're up!!! You'll get loads of assistance too so go for it and lots of good luck with your mini...
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    Favourite soup recipes?

    I lovvvvvve Courgette and Boursin soup! Its 9 syns for the whole recipe but makes loads (serves 4) and is worth every single syn! Ingredients; 2 pints boiling water 3 vegetable stock cubes 6 courgettes - sliced 1 tub Boursin Light garlic and herb soft cheese extra garlic if required black...
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    I can't beleive this

    Didnt I see another thread where you said you were weighing later on in the day than normal Jasmine? If so, then that could account for a certain amount of weight gain as we get heavier as the day goes on. I know how hard it is to get a gain like this, but as Jaylou and Wendyuk say, it MUST be...
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    Another maybe silly question re: poo's lol

    The fat is burned up as energy as you move about so you don't poo it out! You may be 'going' more often because you're eating more or because you're including a lot more fibre in your diet now. Happy pooing!!!!! xxxx
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    Wraps

    Ah yes it was wasnt it? I knew I'd seen it somewhere! I'll have a look too - I know it was a few months back. Thanks Circes! xxx
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    Wraps

    Ouch! Thats high isnt it? I saw a recipe a while back where you can make 'wraps' out of a sort of omelette type mixture but I can't remember where I saw it unfortunately! xxx
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    Wraps

    Sadly there aren't Jooloo! They've just introduced those Asda 55g Wholemeal Pittas as a B but there isnt enough fibre in a wrap for it to be considered as a HE. xxxx
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    why do men eat what they want in front of us....

    My husband and kids sat eating a huge takeaway tonight - on the night where I was so tempted to eat the contents of the kitchen cupboards that I was in tears! It took all my strength to go for the pineapple and Activia FF but I'm glad I did now cos I feel like I've achieved something!!! Swines...
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    Does drinking water speed up weight loss?

    That really made me laugh Wendy - 'pee like an Aberdeen Angus'!!!! Thats exactly what its like!!!!!! I believe you should drink 6-8 average glasses of liquid (not booze!) per day to maximise health! xxxx :eatdrink017:
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    Backside for kicking (please!!)

    Maybe its because 1lb is an 'unexciting' loss? Its probably not going to get you Slimmer of the Week and its not a dramatic enough amount to have you jumping up and down at the scales but........ add all those 1lbs together and its a faaaaaabulous achievement! Its sooooo rare for someone to lose...
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    Help - having a crisis moment!!!

    Good on you Malaika! I'll remember that last sentence the next time my mother is acting up! She WILL no longer get me down!!!!!! xxx
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    Help - having a crisis moment!!!

    Again, thanks everyone who I've not already thanked - CyberRuby, Henna, Malaika! You're all lovely and its greatly appreciated - more than you could know! Malaika - give your MIL hell if she tries anything on and, for goodness sake, don't let anyone try to persuade her to return to the UK...
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    Help - having a crisis moment!!!

    Thanks Suemc! Sorry that my miserable rantings were the first thing you saw!!!! I'm usually quite a positive person - honest!! A walk is a good idea too - I'm soooo unfit at the moment that I'd probably just go to bed when I got in - which WOULD be good for the diet!! Bingeing does bring on...
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    Help - having a crisis moment!!!

    Thanks Soccermom! There are more of us about than I thought! When you have a difficult relationship with your mother, you assume that its just you and that everyone else is fine but it amazes me how many people DO have problems once you get talking. I could never treat my kids this way - its...
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    Help - having a crisis moment!!!

    Aww - bless you mumoftwo! You're so right - and thanks cos that reply HAS made a real difference! I have to endure my mother once a week and its very difficult because she just uses me as a verbal punchbag and criticises me and contradicts me non-stop. It makes me really sad that she's like this...
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    Help - having a crisis moment!!!

    I've just had the most horrendous day in the company of my awful, twisted, manipulative, cruel mother who deems it her life's purpose to make me feel miserable and worthless while I simply sit in silence and take it because she has a bad heart and can't be upset! Now, after hours of criticism...
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    changing groups

    Thanks - you too! You're doing great so keep up the good work! I'm really impressed with the forum - its just got so much info on it. I could stay on it all day just reading the recipes and ideas but I don't think my OH would be very pleased - I've given up work so we can spend more time...
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    SW and pregnancy

    Hi Gobolino! When you tell your consultant you're pregnant, she should give you a form which you have to take to your midwife and which you have to ask her to sign. The form also asks the midwife to write down what she wants to see in regards to your weight changes at your next appointment -...
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    changing groups

    Oooooerrrrr! Don't know about that Funcurls!!!!!! I feel rusty already!!!! I've just rejoined a group myself cos I now have quite a lot of weight to re-lose after piling it on as a consultant (pressure of work sends a lot of consultants heading for the choc after they've sorted everyone else out...
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