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  1. malaika

    Organ donation

    I am on the donor list and carry my card with me at all times. Good luck honey xxxx
  2. malaika

    Why did I gain so much???

    Don't worry too much. It will come off soon. It probably was those two days. If it's any consolation, I had a really bad week a few weeks ago and expected a small gain but put on 5 pounds. I cut right back and stuck to plan and lost the 5 pounds the next week. Being on target, I am finding it...
  3. malaika

    Should you eat breakfast even though...

    I very seldom eat breakfast as I am not hungry in the mornings, and I only eat when I am hungry. Sometimes my first meal is lunch, sometimes dinner. I do eat breakfast when I am away as it's paid for at a B&B but then I mostly don't eat until the next day as I feel really full from it. Not...
  4. malaika

    Jeremy Kyle today

    I saw it, and I too hope she gets the help she needs. She'll get it, and will do it if she wants it badly enough and for herself and not for anyone else. If she doesn't do something she is likely to lose her partner. Not because of her weight, as he loves her the way she is, but because of her...
  5. malaika

    Reaching target

    Whooohooo!! I knew you would do it! Congrats and hugs.. I am so happy for you :):):)
  6. malaika

    Target reached

    Congratulations. What a fantastic double achievement. Well done you!
  7. malaika

    Bread

    I can't eat bread. When I do I always have a weight gain.
  8. malaika

    Extra Easy Speeding up weight loss?

    I tried it... did nothing for me except make me constantly feel nauseous. I gave up after a few days.
  9. malaika

    Anybody at target ??

    I just wanted to feel good and buy the smaller clothes but I did keep an eye on the BMI. At 22.1 I am right in the middle of the healthy range. I had thought about lowering my target by another 7 pounds but so many people have said I look fine and if I lose more it will make me look too thin. I...
  10. malaika

    what does your name mean

    Sonia mean Wisdom :) And my second name (Sandra) means defender of mankind..:D
  11. malaika

    Anyone remember when

    I can remember those days too. My first time round and lived on corned beef and tinned macaroni cheese!
  12. malaika

    Extra Easy Speeding up weight loss?

    I don't know if you eat bread as a HEX but, for me, I find that cutting it out totally boosts weight loss. When I started SW this time round I cut out bread totally and only started eating it once I started maintaining. Last week I had a "bad" week, where I went a bit wild with bread and I was...
  13. malaika

    Help! Need to put on 1lb for next WI

    It takes time to learn what works for you. I think maintaining is so much harder than losing. Some of you may remember how I struggled to stop losing. I upped my HEXs,up to 4 of each, I upped my syns up to 50! nd was still losing! I even had blood tests as I thought something was wrong with me...
  14. malaika

    Feeling sensitive about your weight?

    I love it when people give me a compliment about how much weight I lost and how good I look, but they don't see me under my clothes :sigh: My hubby, is continually telling me my legs are too thin, and when I wear shorts at home comments on my "wrinkled legs"! That does hurt, as he was always so...
  15. malaika

    is free really free?

    I have found, for me anyway, if I eat too many of the "free" foods, like muller lights and fruit, particularly bananas and graped, it effects me. When I first re-started SW last year I ate a lot of those, and STS my 2nd and 3rd week despite sticking to plan 100%. Only when I cut right back on...
  16. malaika

    Alcohol

    I drink alcohol, and have always done so. It has never made a difference. But I do find that spirits, mixed with syn free mixers rather than wine or cider are better.
  17. malaika

    Slow losers, do you find it hard to keep movitated?

    I was a slow loser too. It took me 30 weeks to lose 30.5 pounds to get to my first target. I have lost since and reset my target twice since. Six months later I am a pound below my last target, and all in all I have lost 2 stone 9.5 pounds... slowly does it! Good luck!
  18. malaika

    Feeling Down, Had Some Really Bad News

    That is so sad. My thoughts and prayers go out to the little girl and her family, and hope that everything goes well for her.
  19. malaika

    From size 24......

    Well done! That is a fantastic achievement.
  20. malaika

    Does it matter what you wear?

    I don't think it matters what you wear if you wear the similar weight of clothes each time. The difference between light clothes and jeans and jumpers could be 3 or 4 pounds, so switching between the two will show false gains and losses.
  21. malaika

    Interview to be a SW consultant

    Firstly congratulations! That is terrific... good luck! Sorry for taking so long to reply, I only just spotted this. I do go to group in Ilfracombe, and would be really happy if you came to WI there. I'll send you a PM with details
  22. malaika

    doing this from home but everyone i tlk to says to go to the groups what do you think

    I have tried doing it on my own, several times, even when I reached target the 1st time with SW, but I can't! I need the group support. I still go to WI every week even though I reached target 6 months ago. Without group support I know I will fail as I have done every other time I did SW. Having...
  23. malaika

    lemon meringue

    I don't know if that is the same recipe as Donnie's, but hers is GREAT. I have done it several times, and I have added the Smash pastry base. Everyone who has tasted it enjoys it!
  24. malaika

    Diet Coke - a word of warning!

    I am a DC junkie too and didn't like the cheaper versions anywhere but I now buy the Lidls Freeway ones, and honestly I can't taste the difference. At 39p for 2 litres, and I drink 1 or 2 of those bottle a day, it is a huge saving!
  25. malaika

    New to forum - SW A YEAR ON

    Welcome from another target member. I've been maintaining for six months now, and agree it is really hard to find the happy medium. Good luck.. it is worth it!
  26. malaika

    can you have too much fruit?

    In all the years I have been doing SW... joining and rejoining, I have never known anyone, male or female, being given more than 15 syns a day. Even the website saya 5-15! However, I guess, consultants may be given advice for other members. With regards to too much fruit, for me, if I eat too...
  27. malaika

    I took Target tonight :D

    Congratulations.. you must feel so happy! I hope you have a fantastic holiday, and as others said, strut your stuff!
  28. malaika

    My story- ONLINE!!!!

    Congratulations CP... you are absolutely stunning and such an inspiration to everyone. You must be feeling right on top of the world. Of course your mum must be ever so proud! Well done and big (((hugs)))
  29. malaika

    Pepsi Max or Diet Coke & Sweetners

    I have been drinking diet coke for years and I always fount coke too sweet. The same goes with pepsi. I don't mind any of the sugar free drinks be they pepsi or coke. Now I found the cheapi diet "coke" called Freeway at Lidles. It's only 39p for 2 litres and I think it tastes just like diet...
  30. malaika

    Losing inches rather than pounds?

    I know how you feel... when I look at myself in the mirror I still see the old me, but know I can't be as I was a size 14/16 and now am a size 8/10...also, when I sit, my tum used to sit on my lap and it doesn't any more but I still see the old me..and it's no good my hubby telling me to stop...
  31. malaika

    Losing inches rather than pounds?

    I think our bodies are all different. Some weight loss shows more on the scales, some in inches, and some a mixture of both. It seemed to take me forever to get into smaller sizes, and then it was really quick shrinking! Although weight loss in pounds does count a lot to me, I think I would...
  32. malaika

    Blowing my own Trumpet!!

    Well done! It's so hard to resist such temptations. You must feel so good!
  33. malaika

    primark combats

    Primark is the only shop I buy in apart from charity shops, or if I see a real bargain anywhere else. Some people moan about their quality, and, yes, sometimes they are a bit rubbish but when you only pay £1 or £2 for a top, they can almost be classed as disposable and if they only last a year...
  34. malaika

    Green Days Does salt affect weight loss?

    I have tried no salt, and plenty of spices instead... still tastes like nothing until I add salt! People have told me to be careful because all the salt I have could give me high blood pressure! Well, I have never, ever had high blood pressure, not at my largest and not in any of my pregnancies...
  35. malaika

    7 deadly syns

    Thank you! Very good :D
  36. malaika

    Green Days Does salt affect weight loss?

    I am a huge salt eater... much too much, I know, but I have switched to the low sodium brand. I cook with salt and I add salt and lots of it to everything I eat before even tasting. I do tend to drink a lot so perhaps that does counter balance. It hasn't hampered my weight loss, though perhaps I...
  37. malaika

    how many syns on average do u use a day?

    When I was losing I always used the full 15... sometimes, but rarely, a little less, and sometimes a little more. Now that I am maintaining, despite the fact that I upped my HEXs and was still losing, I sometimes stay at 15 but often have 30 or 40. If I start putting on beyond my target, I will...
  38. malaika

    Why haven't I lost any weight?

    I am so glad that you lost the weight! And that is why they say you shouldn't weigh more than once a week. The body fluctuates too much. If you had not been so strong you may have given up, and all that for nothing! I would treat your meal out day as a flexi syn day. Enjoy, and get right back...
  39. malaika

    Interview to be a SW consultant

    I went for 2 interviews when I targeted with SW in 2003. I really wanted to do it so badly and was gutted when I didn't get it. I thought about it this time but decided against as it is expensive and there is a lot of work with very little return to begin with. But that's just me. I can't afford...
  40. malaika

    To keep or No to keep, that is the question??

    I gave all my big clothes to the charity shop and I don't want to keep them... I have done that before and it's so easy to slip back. I only kept one pair of my fav old trousers and one pair of jeans as proof for me as the the size I was. When I have a wobbly moment I put them on. Works a treat!
  41. malaika

    Those "oh my god" realisation moments

    Ian, well done!! My main one was going to a shop and trying size 8 clothes for fun and they fit!! 1st time in my adult life. Also, when I walked up the steep road and got to the top without being out of breath. I used to have to stop a couple of times and was totally breathless when I got to...
  42. malaika

    Death to TextSpeak!!!!

    I totally agree with avisk! I HATE text talk, and have said so previously. I do make spelling and grammar mistakes, but try not to. I use firefox, and incorrect spelling is highlighted, so I do correct if I see the red line! I, too, have got to the point of ignoring text talk posts as it takes...
  43. malaika

    Helping With Group

    I don't help with WI at the group I am with now, but I did with the first group I was with. I will, however, help any way I can, and have said so, but there are many willing volunteers already. I don't think that volunteers should get away with paying, as they are volunteers Sorry Ellebear but...
  44. malaika

    I've just reached target!!!

    Well done, you have done brilliantly and must feel so proud! Also welcome to the Target Club! Gosh, targeting is so much harder than losing but you WILL do it! (((Hugs))) to you!
  45. malaika

    Advice - please

    Also agree
  46. malaika

    When could you FEEL/SEE the loss?

    I think that I lost about 1.5 stone when I went down a clothes size, and then it really starting dropping. I have lost nearly 3 stone and I went from size 14/16 to size 8/10. Some people have noticed the weight loss and commented some people who I have not seen from before my weight loss have...
  47. malaika

    Oh dear! I think I'm going through the Change

    Yes, justice! And suffer they do.. well mine has! :D
  48. malaika

    confused

    Yes, I agree go by the SW scales. My old scales were rubbish so I bought new ones that go right down to .2 of a pound... Great, I thought, I can watch carefully as I am struggling a bit with maintaining and can't lose more! I jumped on the scales and it showed I gained 8 pounds in a day... I got...
  49. malaika

    Oh dear! I think I'm going through the Change

    I started menopause at 45. I didn't realise I would go through it at I had a hysterectomy when I was 29, silly me as they left my ovaries. At that point I thought I was suffering from depression as I could not stop crying and did not want to talk to anyone or even go to work. I went to the doc...
  50. malaika

    Did you celebrate when you reached target?

    What's the bet you have more? ;) My son had one on his shoulder, then another down his back, and said no more, then he did part of his one arm, then said no more but he completed it and now is talking about the other arm! :( I agree it must be addictive.... just as well I won't do any as I have...
  51. malaika

    Did you celebrate when you reached target?

    If I had a tattoo my hubby would kill me :D He hates them with a passion.... and our one son has gone overkill with them...he almost turns green when he sees them :D:D I wouldn't mind a tiny little one, but I value my life LOL
  52. malaika

    Did you celebrate when you reached target?

    Oh, I'd say go for it! That would be fun.... I go to our pub quite regularly, and love the break... :)
  53. malaika

    Discussion Point from Last night wat do you think

    Brilliant post Elizabeth. I can only speak for myself but when I cut back on a lot of the free foods, like muller lights, grapes and bananas, which I ate a lot of, my weight loss did speed up. I now only eat when I am hungry and not because it's a meal time, and I stop when I am comfortably...
  54. malaika

    low syn cakes

    Try searching in the recipes section. There are some fantastic recipes there.
  55. malaika

    Did you celebrate when you reached target?

    I did, but only because I reached target on 23rd December, so had Christmas to go through. I got to one pound below target and put that pound on, but it soon came off. I mainly celebrated, and still celebrate by buying clothes! I am a charity shop fan, and seldom walk past without going in to...
  56. malaika

    Hello Ladies!

    Welcome to minimins! Congrats on your terrific weight loss. You have done so well. I wish you all the very best. You can do it! Don't hesitate to ask if there is anything you would like help with. Everyone here is so lovely and helpful.
  57. malaika

    Extra easy help

    The Extra Easy cookbook incorporates the superfree in the recipes, and don't mention you have to have an additional 1/3! When I rejoined SW in May last year the 1/3 was more of a recommendation than a rule. I love my veg, so for me the 1/3 is normally pretty easy anyway but I don't have it with...
  58. malaika

    SW vs. WW, help me decided please

    I have never done WW, and don't want to but know people who have, and love it as much as I love SW. I think you can lose just as much on either plan if you stick to them. For me, however, I love SW because there is almost no measuring and counting, it's very flexible and easy! I'm in it for...
  59. malaika

    Target member support

    I absolutely know that feeling... My very initial target was 9 stone, and the halfway through I thought it was unrealistic so changed it to 9st7, which I reached in December then 9st2.5, then 9 stone! At the moment I am 8st11 but had at one point dropped to 8st9.5. Going computerised from this...
  60. malaika

    SW Target

    I think it is possible, for some, but SW is a journey for life and not a race. I suggest give it your best shot and be happy that you are lighter at that date, be it 1 stone, 2 or 4! Good luck... it's great reaching for the moon but it's just as great catching a star on the way!
  61. malaika

    Target member support

    Well done hun.... you look amazing!! I reached target just before Christmas and I find it very, very hard maintaining. For me, my body just want to keep on losing! Currently, I am exactly 3 pounds below target. Our group will be getting computerised this week and I was told if I lose anything at...
  62. malaika

    How all the little cheats add up!

    Thanks for posting that CP... Our SW consultant gave us a similar story about a girl who went to a BBQ and thought she had a good day... it was 105 syns and not the 15 she thought! We are all guilty of having extra syns one way or another without even realising it!
  63. malaika

    3rd time lucky?

    Yes, SW does say that you can eat unlimited amounts of free foods, what you say about your tuna meal is not excessive. I can easily eat that! I can certainly eat a lot! I did find, but is is just me and I can't speak for everyone, that to lose weight I cannot eat a lot of mullers or fruit...
  64. malaika

    3rd time lucky?

    There is a section for food diaries up above... just post it there.. Also this should help with your ticker... http://www.minimins.com/tutorials/19172-how-setup-weight-loss-ticker-tickerfactory-com.html
  65. malaika

    3rd time lucky?

    I had a really slow start despite sticking to plan 100%. I lost 4 pounds my first week, then STS the next 2 weeks, lost 1.5 the next one, then put that on the next week...so after 5 weeks I had only lost 4 pounds! I carried on and eventually the weight came off... it took me 30 weeks lose 30.5...
  66. malaika

    Healthy extra

    You really need the a choice to get your calcium. If you don't like milk how about some cheese?
  67. malaika

    Nervous about today!!

    I agree, you do look amazing and will look simply lovely today. Just enjoy yourself and be confident that you look fantastic!
  68. malaika

    I apologise but I am so chuffed...

    Congratulations! That is a huge size drop in such a short time... You must feel so good! I know how great it feels... I am now buying size 8's for the first time in my adult life!
  69. malaika

    weighing yourself ??

    I generally agree... don't weigh daily and just weigh at SW or weekly if you don't go to group. We have, however, had a visiting target member who had been target for a while and had weighed daily since reaching target after losing a lot. His advice is, once you reach target is to weigh daily...
  70. malaika

    How important are HEXs? Can you go without?

    syn free yogurt is not a HEXa, so you would need do have some. Don't you drink tea or coffee? The milk in that could be used as a HEXa, or perhaps some cheese? I don't always have my HEXs but try to as they are there for our well being but not for weight loss.
  71. malaika

    how much is most you lost?

    The most I ever lost was 4lbs. That was my first weeks and one other. I really don't think it matters how much you lose, as long as it comes off and you get to where you want to be!
  72. malaika

    Class or no class???

    For me class is VERY important. I have reached target before and thought I could do it alone... wrong answer.. the weight all came back. I thought I could do it alone and I now know I can't. I need to go to keep in check, and will do so forever! With regards to finding groups inspirational, I...
  73. malaika

    Is my consultant being helpful...?

    I don't think it's right telling you off, even if you have a gain, let alone a loss. Our consultant never tells anyone off, even if they have a huge gain. She offers help and advice but telling off is a no no in our group. I'd have a word with her so that she knows it's not on. You are paying...
  74. malaika

    My portion sizes.

    I eat huge portions, as does my hubby. A recipe for 4 normally does us just fine. However, I just tend to eat once a day unless I am hungry, which is rare. I do tend to eat slower than I used to and feel comfortably full when I am finished.
  75. malaika

    A couple of questions for target members

    I am more than happy with the size I am and that I can now buy size 8/10s. However, looking in the mirror I don't like my body much. Where there was fat, I now see wrinkled, droopy skin and I still see myself as a bit fat! I know I am much smaller as I could not buy the smaller size clothes...
  76. malaika

    Muller Lights - how many is too many?!

    I used to eat 3 to 4 mullers and activia a day, sometimes more. When I cut them down my weight loss did speed up. I got sick of them. Over kill! Now I only have a muller or activia if I am craving for them as I had a fridge full of both and was really sick of them and landed up throwing away...
  77. malaika

    Finally lost some weight!

    Brilliant. Well done! If you stick to plan you will lose.. so good luck you can carry on losing!
  78. malaika

    One Year Today!

    I go to the 5.30 group, and YES Ilfracombe is very hilly, but I walk each week and it's brilliant exercise and not too bad! If you'd like to PM me details of where you are staying we could make arrangements to meet up prior to the meeting so you could come with me if you prefer. Val is lovely...
  79. malaika

    absolutely gutted!!!

    Why don't you go and weigh at Boots so that you have an accurate weight and then compare with your old and new scales so you know which are correct. If the new one is out take them back. Either way you have lost weight and I wouldn't worry too much. As others have said it's just a number. Well...
  80. malaika

    some people just need to think before engaging mouth :)

    I agree with Starlight. The man must be in awe of you, and I would take it as a compliment :)
  81. malaika

    One Year Today!

    You should come and pop in, and don't worry about the take aways! We have a lovely group, and a couple on holiday came this week and enjoyed it so much that they said they will be back next week! It would really be nice to meet someone from here, so do come!
  82. malaika

    One Year Today!

    Thank you everyone. You are all so lovely!
  83. malaika

    One Year Today!

    Thank you both! You have done SO well. Congrats to you.. you will be on target soon, and must feel so proud!
  84. malaika

    One Year Today!

    It's one year today that I rejoined SW and it's been a fantastic journey. A year ago I was a size 14/16 and now I am a size 8/10. Maintaining has been the hardest bit as my body didn't want to stop losing! I think I am just about there, at long last, at 1.5 pounds below my target and I STS this...
  85. malaika

    Over the Rainbow

    I also love Jodie :D
  86. malaika

    Over the Rainbow

    I wanted Danielle to win, and glad she did. I, personally found her more natural, but that is just my opinion.
  87. malaika

    Phillip Schofield

    No I think it's nautral. My dad was totally grey at 28 and his was like that from before I was born.
  88. malaika

    Help,sts 3 weeks in a row!!!

    Just a quick thought... are you having your syns and HEXs?
  89. malaika

    Aaaaaaaaaarrrrggggggggghhhhhhh

    I think you have to get your head around it and decide whether you really want to lose weight or are you doing it because you think you should. I have failed SW (plus loads of other diets) because I was really not in the right mind frame. When I REALLY set my mind to it, there was nothing that...
  90. malaika

    Have 1st weigh in this this morning after swapping form CD

    Well done! You must be so thrilled...and eating normal food, and lots of it must be an added bonus! SW does work if you stick to plan, and I am so happy that you have found it does!
  91. malaika

    Help,sts 3 weeks in a row!!!

    I can really feel for you, as I know how disappointing it can be. For me, unlike most people, I struggled far more in the beginning with quite a few STS and small gains. The weight fell off when I approached target. I think I has such an uphill to begin with as I ate a lot of mullerlights and a...
  92. malaika

    how many?

    I used to eat about 4 a day, and I think I went into overkill! Now I have maybe one a week, as I really got sick of them!
  93. malaika

    SW Consultant Communication?

    Could it be that maybe she didn't get your text? Sometimes there are glitches. I know my husband has sent me the odd text I didn't get. On his mobile it shows as sent to me but I have never received them. Perhaps you should give her a call to ask if she received your text. That will give her a...
  94. malaika

    What Would You Do?

    My opinion, is either cancel, and tell him that you are canceling because you just think of him as a friend, and you think that he thinks of you as more, and you don't want any more than friendship. Or you could meet him and tell him all of the above. That could, however, be more difficult than...
  95. malaika

    Sarah (westiegirl)

    I didn't know Sarah, but wish I had. She was obviously loved by so many. Even though I never knew her I shed tears for a life lost so young by someone who was such an inspiration and so clearly adored. My deepest sympathy to Sarah's family, friends and all who loved her. Another star in our sky...
  96. malaika

    So who has a claim to fame??

    When I still lived in Zimbabwe my hubby and I both met a few. I was once an extra in a film called Dry White Season, where my 70's car was seen more than me, but I was fortunate enough to have a long chat with Donald Sutherland. I always liked him as an actor so I was thrilled. Between us we met...
  97. malaika

    Coconuts

    Yep it's high in syns: Basic/Non Branded Foods Coconut, flesh, fresh 28g 5 Syns on Extra Easy...
  98. malaika

    Is your class electronic yet?

    Ours isn't yet. Next month, so we are told!
  99. malaika

    finding it hard, anyone similar weight, height etc

    I am 5' 3" and when I started SW (at 11 stone 8.5 pounds)it was pretty slow, and contrary to most, speeded up towards the end. I only lost 4 pounds in my first month, with 4 pounds loss my first week, STS x 2 weeks, then lost 1.5 poinds which I gained the next week! All in all I lost 30 pounds...
  100. malaika

    Extra Easy New to Slimming World - HELP!!!

    Welcome to the forum! Although, a lot of food is free, I would suggest not eating too many carbs, as even though we don't count calories, they are pretty calorific. Rather fill up on superspeed and superfree foods. My suggestion is use your HEXs, drink losts of water and make sure you eat your...
  101. malaika

    i dont like fruit

    I don't believe you HAVE to. SW advocates that you have 1/3 superfree with your meals, and it is really good to speed up your weight loss but I believe you can do it without the 1/3 for your breakfast. When I first started EE, the 1/3 was just a suggestion. I didn't do it for every meal, and...
  102. malaika

    How embarrasing.

    My most embarrassing medical experience ever, was when the doc did a colposcopy on me. That was due to them finding I had unusual cells when they did a pap test after the birth of my last child. I had to put my legs in stirrups, while he looked inside with a special miscroscope device, and took...
  103. malaika

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY DONNIE!

    Sorry I am a bit late, but I hope you had a really wonderful day!
  104. malaika

    SW Phone survey!!!

    I did it a few months ago. I think it's for SW members only.
  105. malaika

    Anyone successful after a few goes?

    This is my 6th, and last time with SW as I am staying, and know this is the right eating programme for life! I did target in 2003 but was over confident and thought I could do it on my own. I was wrong, and the weight piled back on. I made other few half hearted efforts of joining after but gave...
  106. malaika

    On the SW website

    When you log in, as a member, it's on the front page.
  107. malaika

    15lb in 15 Weeks

    I may be reading this wrong but I think Jack_D is stating that she will lose 15 pounds in 15 weeks, not that she has lost it! Good luck, you can do it. It's very achievable!
  108. malaika

    On the SW website

    I agree, very interesting, and having done most of these diets at some point or other, I totally agree with what SW is saying!
  109. malaika

    Did you marry your toy boy ??

    That is really lovely. I know a couple of ladies who married their toy boys and are also really happy. I agree that age should not be an issue. No-one bats an eye lid when a man marries someone very much younger so why visa versa? My husband was not my toy boy but he was the youngest man I ever...
  110. malaika

    This a bit embarrasing!

    well not strictly superfree, though there are cocoa beans and milk, so maybe a syn or two... ;)
  111. malaika

    Can you eat too much??

    I have to agree with Circes, as it is scientific proof, but I talk from personal experience too. When I started SW, I always stuck to plan 100%, and my 2nd and 3rd week I STS. I was gutted, but when I cut back on the bananas and grapes I started losing, but really slowly. When I cut back on...
  112. malaika

    This a bit embarrasing!

    Yep.... or now I have found another way to add syns ;)..any ideas of how to add the 1/3 superfree? LOL
  113. malaika

    question

    Yes, Circes is right. Anyone could lie on line, so it would be hard to monitor. Perhaps SW should allow online members who reach target to go to a group and have that weight recorded, so SW would know they have reached target, and work from there. Food for thought? Perhaps online members could...
  114. malaika

    This a bit embarrasing!

    Well, that explains a thing or two :p LOL
  115. malaika

    Image Therapy - what do you expect from it?

    I absolutely love IT. I am not huge bosom buddies with anyone but have made lots of casual friends and it plays a huge part of my life.
  116. malaika

    This a bit embarrasing!

    It isn't??? And all these years I thought it was.... LOL do they have the syn value on the site? :8855:
  117. malaika

    I feel lice such a fraud - Help Please!!

    No, the doc examined me, and took the blood test. Two, actually, as the second one was a glucose tolerance test. Everything was fine. If I lose more weight perhaps I should go back and actually ask for a thyroid test. Thanks for that!
  118. malaika

    I feel lice such a fraud - Help Please!!

    You all make so much sense, and I take heed of everything said! I think I will wear my jeans next time, or eat a big meal before I go... and Busy mam what a good idea, I can go to group and not weigh! I never thought of that, thanks!! I have just noticed my typo in the heading...I swear I don't...
  119. malaika

    This a bit embarrasing!

    Thanks for the laugh girls! I shall see my fifi/nini what nots in a different light now :8855: BTW I agree with Primark bras. I always get mine from there. Admittedly the quality is not as good as expensive bras but at that price they can be ditched after a few months. My boobs have not actually...
  120. malaika

    I feel lice such a fraud - Help Please!!

    Thanks Happy Holidays. Yes the results said I was fine, which was a huge relief. I agree with the extra syns. I am scared I will go back to the old habits so will add sensible ones. I am to take all advice on board, and see how I do at next WI. If I put on, I'll know where to cut back to try and...
  121. malaika

    I feel lice such a fraud - Help Please!!

    alwyn, that lady is right. It is very difficult! Allie, I am giving the more meals a bash but am really struggling as food is really sticking as I don't feel like eating, but will continue trying. I had some brekkie and a light lunch but feel too stuffed. Maybe it takes time to get used to it...
  122. malaika

    I feel lice such a fraud - Help Please!!

    Thanks Wee Doll! Darn I never thought maintaining would be so hard!
  123. malaika

    I feel lice such a fraud - Help Please!!

    Thanks all :) Jaylou, you are right perhaps I need to eat more meals, though it's really hard for me to eat when I am not hungry. Perhaps I need to retrain myself again! Yes I would hate not going to group as I love it, so we shall see how it goes this week. And yes, I should just ignore...
  124. malaika

    I feel lice such a fraud - Help Please!!

    Many of you know that I have been battling to stop losing weight while on maintenance. I did not go to group last week as I was not feeling well but when I went last night I lost another 1.5 pounds, and I was truly shocked as I thought I had gained. I had upped my HEXs, and had far more than 15...
  125. malaika

    Put on Weight....

    Firstly, you really need to stop weighing yourself every day. The body does fluctuate and weighing daily does not show true losses and gains. Once a week weigh in is the way to go so you can really see what is happening. I had a look at your diary for the first day, and you say you have put on...
  126. malaika

    Did anyone noticed I'd gone?

    Don't be ashamed, be proud that you are back and you will lose that 1.5 stone in no time! Welcome back and good luck!
  127. malaika

    Arghhhh I followed wrong advice !!

    Sorry to hear that Rosie. I know how hard you try. As you are back on track, I bet you will have a great loss next week. Like CP said, I also doubt that the 2lb is fat, and I think the scales will show that next week. Sometimes the body does need that boost and it works for a lot of people going...
  128. malaika

    OMG- SW want me to be on the website!!!!

    Well done CP! You really deserve it, plus a makeover! Please let us know when you are there.
  129. malaika

    What's the most motivational thing anybody has ever said to you?

    I have always been most inspired by negative comments. It's the "I'll show you" thing in me. If anyone says to me that I can never do something, I have always proved them wrong. My hubby loves me the way I am, but he did tease me and call me names like "flabby bum" and that made me want to do...
  130. malaika

    When will you but clothes in a smaller size?

    I didn't buy new clothes until I was approaching target and my old clothes were falling off. I donated all my "fat" clothes to the charity shop so I don't have them to fall back on. My advice would be to buy the basics in the size you are now and then hang on until you are where you want to be.
  131. malaika

    Losses on Extra Easy ??

    Yes it works! I did red and green previously and fell off the wagon each time as I found it too restrictive. I won't ever do any other plan again, and the losses, for me, have been about the same on all plans. I just found that EE is far easier to do, and maintain, and almost a year since I...
  132. malaika

    save syns or use daily?

    I have always generally had 15 syns per day (before maintaining), sometimes a little less and sometimes a little more. If I was having a night out, I would use it as a flexi syn day.
  133. malaika

    Am I being mean??

    I agree with Judi 100%! With regards to the petrol, you are skint and she needs to realise that. I don't think you need to pay for the petrol. If she wants to get there, she can find the money. She seems to manage to find money to buy clothes etc so she can find it for this. I do think that you...
  134. malaika

    Nasty people!

    I totally agree with what avisk says. Your sister needs to go and open her own bank account, and have the money going there so she has her own independence. Perhaps she is too scared to do so, as he may not take it too well! Obviously, I don't know their personal circumstances, but it is very...
  135. malaika

    What do we all do for a living?

    I am a bookkeeper, and after being laid off last November, I work for myself at home. I have a few clients and hope that it will grow. I love it, and wouldn't like to go back to working for anyone again.
  136. malaika

    Gutted!!

    Rather than too much fruit, I would aim for a lot of superfree veg if I were you. Do try and cut back on the carbs and try and do EE. It's fantastic! Good luck, and 2 pounds is great, anyway!
  137. malaika

    How much in how long?

    30.5 pounds in 30 weeks which got me to 1 pound below target. I have lost 9 pounds in the next 20 weeks, taking me 3 pounds below my 3rd, and last, target.
  138. malaika

    Does your consultant weigh you herslf?

    Thanks Cheryl. You are right, perhaps there is another group you can try. Good luck, anyway, and well done on your huge loss!
  139. malaika

    Does your consultant weigh you herslf?

    That is actual the image therapy, though 2 hours is quite long! Perhaps the group is large? If I were you I would go back. Give it time, you may get used to it. I have always found it helpful listening to others and their problems and hits they may have.
  140. malaika

    Which Internet provider to use???

    I am with orange, and have a deal I've had for a couple of years. I have a mobile contract which I pay £15 a month, for more calls and texts than I ever use, and because I have that I only pay £5 for my broadband. Before I had that I was with 3 and paid £45 for my mobile and £27 for my broadband...
  141. malaika

    Working out weights/portions.

    I also agree, get a battery soon! Someone in our group has weighed the cereal she eats, and she keeps empty yogurt cups with a markings for the exact weight, so she uses that instead of weighing each time. She says it's so much less hassle. I don't weigh much, as I don't eat cereals and am doing...
  142. malaika

    AN UPDATE ON MY SON....

    That is really brilliant news. You must be overjoyed that you will see him soon. I am so happy for you, and your son, who I am sure is looking forward to seeing you and those hugs!
  143. malaika

    Can't always fit enough food into my day!

    I wouldn't worry about it too much and would certainly not make myself eat. I only ever eat when I am hungry and most days that is just one meal, but I do have snacks available to nibble on if I am hungry. I found my weight loss sped up when I stopped eating for the sake of eating. Even now, at...
  144. malaika

    What should I do? If anything?

    I'd leave it alone too. Firstly, if there is really a problem, I think her family and friends should be the ones to tell her. Secondly, we all perceive things in a different light. What one thinks is skinny may not be skinny to someone else. Perhaps she is happy the way she is!
  145. malaika

    Wohoo! Just got my 4 stone award...

    Well done! That is fantastic. You must feel so proud! x
  146. malaika

    healthy extras...

    I suggest, in that case, you use the Search button as there are many posts regarding HEXs, but I still think the best thing you can do is go to even one class and get all the info! It really is worth it.
  147. malaika

    healthy extras...

    Sorry, I think the HEXs are only listed on SW site for paying members. Is there any way you could go to a class? You could take baby with you, or find someone to look after him for a couple of hours. Even once, would give you all the info you need. It really will help you.
  148. malaika

    Election

    Oh yes! If we don't vote we have no right to complain about what the government is not doing!
  149. malaika

    Clothes, what kind do you wear?

    I always used to wear jeans, trousers and skirts with loose tops to hide the bulges and would never dare to wear leggings until I got to my target. Now I wear legging more than anything else but still wear longer tops with them, as I think they look more flattering. On the whole my clothes have...
  150. malaika

    healthy extras...

    Are you going to a SW group? If you are, you would have been given a book which lists the Healthy Extras. The SW site also lists all of them. On Extra Easy you are allowed one of each and on green and red two of each.
  151. malaika

    question to people who have already lost alot of weigh

    I am not totally happy with my body but am so much happier than I was before SW! At my age, no matter what I do, I will never have a 20 year old, toned body! My tummy is full of stretch marks but I have had those since the birth of my son 35 years ago, and even when I did gym every day, I could...
  152. malaika

    Joining a group

    Group is fantastic, and they are stuck with me for life! I know I could never maintain without group support and I love going. For me it's a massive part of my life, and while I was paying, it was money well spent, and even if I still had to pay I would!
  153. malaika

    100lb gone forever

    Congratulations CP. That is fantastic and you must feel so proud of yourself. You really are such a star!
  154. malaika

    Scared of target?

    I have found being on target really difficult. It was so much easier trying to lose the weight. Once I reached target the weight still came off, and I have done everything recommended like adding extra HEXs and syns and the weight still came off. Now, I stick to the plan but have a few treats...
  155. malaika

    what do yoo use your syns on?

    Most of my syns are used on alcohol and sauces but you can use your syns on anything you fancy!
  156. malaika

    Using hex's on meat/potato?

    Yes!! EE for me too! Can't be bothered with the other plans. Why, when the best of both worlds if perfect?
  157. malaika

    Clothes buying....

    I have always been a Primark and charity shop fan, and used to go through the charity shops every Saturday to look for bargains. I stopped doing that, and vowed not to buy more until I was near my target. I have not been to Primark since but now shop a lot in the charity shops. I pass one when I...
  158. malaika

    Red, green, EE or a mix??

    Before EE came out I only did red and green as there was no other option. I reached target in 2003 but soon fell off the wagon as I found them both too restrictive. Since rejoining SW almost a year ago I have only done EE, and will never do anything else. Not only is my target 1 stones less than...
  159. malaika

    Over The Rainbow!!!

    I love Jenny... not only does she have the spirit to act as Dorothy, she has struggled with her weight, and has done so well! Singing star Jenny Douglas reveals bullies torment led her to crash diet « Deadline Press & Picture Agency
  160. malaika

    Makes me sad!

    A totally agree with your post... and the "I eat every weekend" it makes me want to cry" really hits the nail on the head.. why would you only want to eat every weekend, when you can eat all week, lose and maintain?
  161. malaika

    A SW/Work Related/People are moron's Rant

    When I was employed (now am working for myself) I worked with a few people that really upset me, so I know exactly how you feel. One that really got me wound up was a really large lady told me that SW does not work. She never tried it so had no right to comment. She swang between eating lettuce...
  162. malaika

    Any Target Members?

    I have to agree. I did that, so the charity shop got all my "fat clothes" and my whole wardrobe now consists of clothes that fit just right, and some pretty tight, so I can't put on or I won't have any clothes to wear, and refuse to buy larger sizes ever again!
  163. malaika

    Any Target Members?

    I targeted in December and have founded really hard going, as I initially kept on losing weight no matter what I did. I even had blood tests done as I seriously was worried there was something wrong with me. I even lowered my target twice since December, and still lost. I guess my body was, and...
  164. malaika

    i cant stop trumping!!!

    Yes, I was really bad so I cut back on hi-fi bars and stopped oats which were the main cause. I also ate 2 activia fat free a day. I no longer have the problem :)
  165. malaika

    How do you count this?

    I would calculate syns for the whole lot, and then work out syns per portion, and keep your HEXs for something else.
  166. malaika

    Can I re-register??

    I absolutely agree. Your consultant should have asked you if he/she could help in any way, and never let it go for four weeks of weight gain! I also see no reason to re-join. You only need to pay for the one week. It's cheaper than forking out for joining up again. Also, have a word with the...
  167. malaika

    Maintainers - I need a little help please!!

    I'd treat them as flexi days and carry on the rest of the week as normal. You shouldn't put on any weight doing that.
  168. malaika

    Free walking pack!!

    Thank You! I applied too.
  169. malaika

    Losing the will to continue

    Rosie, I am so sorry and understand that it must be so frustrating for you as you try so hard! I agree with Fern that maybe something else will shift the last few pounds and then you can maintain on SW. Have a big hug, and good luck. You will get there! xxxx
  170. malaika

    A request for the moderators

    Yep Starlight just imagine....:cry: Not only would you have to move topics from general SW to the various topics, as has clearly been asked so many times before, you would now have to move topics to Chicken, pork, beef, fish, pasta, puddings etc. Perhaps you should just have to give up sleeping...
  171. malaika

    Before you start a new thread.....

    A BIG not so gentle bump :p
  172. malaika

    Question for those with no * weeks

    I don't have * weeks for many years, as I had a hysterectomy 24 years ago at the age of 29, and have just gone through the menopause stage! I still, however, found that every 4 weeks I had a small gain when I was trying to lose. Even now, I still feel bloated every 4 weeks and my mood...
  173. malaika

    Goals/Targets

    My initial goal was a size 12, as I was a size 16 (but in denial and the largest I would buy was a size 14!) I now am easily a size 10, with the some size 8's, but those are more of an exception! I am more than happy in size 10s!
  174. malaika

    A request for the moderators

    Sorry to disagree but that would be so much extra work for the moderators. They already do so much by having to constantly move threads to the correct places, despite several requests from members to post in the correct sections! Also can you imagine how many sections there would be, from beef...
  175. malaika

    How much per week ?

    SW advises that 1-2lb weight loss is the expected and healthy amount to lose in a week. Obviously some people lose more, and some less. However, SW is not a quick fix. It is an eating plan for life, so every loss is great! My weight loss averaged at a pound a week from when I started until I...
  176. malaika

    The real reason I'm not losing weight...

    Congratulations Hellie. That is really wonderful news. I am so happy for you!
  177. malaika

    flipping heck!

    It's so easy to make those mistakes. I remember thinking that Tescos chargrilled veg were free so ate the whole packet over 2 meals, and then checked the syns. They are over 30, and I already had my syns. I just drew a line and carried on and still lost that week!
  178. malaika

    Extra Easy Got to Target today!!!!

    Well done. That is great!! I agree with Jaylou. It does take time to find what will suit you best to maintain and also advise to carry on going to group. Good luck!
  179. malaika

    3 stone award tonight :)

    Well done! That is brilliant.
  180. malaika

    Slimming world member on EE - Hi all

    You can use them for soups, casseroles and gravies. I would be lost without them.
  181. malaika

    Extra Easy Weight losses without eating breakfast

    I generally don't eat breakfast and it hasn't effected my weight loss. If I am hungry I'll have something light but 99% of the time I go without.
  182. malaika

    this weeks weigh in...

    Well done. That is fantastic!!
  183. malaika

    O/T am i doing right thing?

    Fern, honey, I am so sorry that you have to go through this. Your mum seems to be suffering from the abused woman syndrome and that man has somehow, as they often do, got back into her life with lies and false promises. Your mum should never had you, as her daughter, kick the b****** out! If...
  184. malaika

    Fruit - Cooked

    I think it's because it's so much quicker to eat, when cooked. It takes a lot longer, and a lot more effort to eat 1 raw apple than 1 cooked one, so you are more likely to overeat. Also when cooked, be it boiled or baked most of the goodness is lost. I may be wrong, but that is what I have been...
  185. malaika

    No longer 'overweight'

    Well done! It's a great feeling. You must feel so good xxx
  186. malaika

    Alcohol - 32.5 syns..How would you spend yours?

    If I had to drink 32.5 syns of alcohol in one night I would pop! I have one 25ml tot of brandy (my tipple) in a pint glass topped with diet coke. 2.5 syns! 6 of those are my syn allowance for the day and more than enough... 13 of those and I would not be abble to walk as I'd be too full!! Even...
  187. malaika

    WW or SW ?

    I vouch for Slimming World's EE. That's how I lost my weight and am maintaining, so yes it's VERY effective!
  188. malaika

    Fed up!!

    I would suggest Slimming World, as you can have your carbs and protien, plus a lot more. It works!!! Good luck in whatever you chose, but remember weight loss is maintaining for life and whatever you choose needs to be easy to maintain!
  189. malaika

    New girl online!

    Welcome, and good luck! It is a great site for support and advice, so just yell with any queries you may have.
  190. malaika

    Honest opinions on SW

    I will vouch for SW 100%. I only do EE, but other plans work better for other people. It depends what you like. I like meat and carbs, and lots of each! I do love veg too so the 1/3 portion of superfree is easy for me too. I drink at least 2 litres of diet coke a day, some with alcohol and it...
  191. malaika

    Ebay experts please

    I am another e-bayer fan but I would say be aware of the bargain bundlles. I once bid for a bundle of designer handbags, and got a small box of 1 naff handbag, and a few very used make up bags and purses. Not worth the money I paid! I also bought a bag of "fantastic clothes". Only one item was...
  192. malaika

    Am I a nasty person?

    Firstly, I would like to thank everyone here who has supported me, on the thread, and privately. It really does mean a lot to me, as those who have done so have seen what I was getting at! There are certain comments I would like to answer to: “Until you've walked a mile in someone elses shoes...
  193. malaika

    is anyone else scared of allowing themselves to get hungry?

    Fern, we are all different, and you have done so well so you are obviously doing it right! I think some people need to eat more than others, which is why SW is so brilliant. It has the flexibility for us to eat how much we want, and still stick to the plan. For me, one meal a day is generally...
  194. malaika

    Am I a nasty person?

    Starlight, I would never say anything to a stranger about their weight, as much as I would like to. It is very tempting though when I see really large people stuffing themselves on junk food. They can't possibly be trying to do anything about it can they? Vixxter, I would never want to shake a...
  195. malaika

    What "fat" comment do you remember most?

    I remember one lady I worked with, who was a real hard worker, was turned down for a promotion in another department. She was actually told it was because of her weight as she was quite large, and the skinny manager actually said that she didn't employ fat people as they are lazy! That was many...
  196. malaika

    Self sabotage - why do we do it?

    Why do we do it? Well, we are human, so we all slip up. The most important thing is to recognise that we can, and do slip up but also have the choice in drawing a line and carrying on. If we don't do that, we just get back to square one, and worse. Don't worry too much about WI.. next week will...
  197. malaika

    I look disgusting!

    Please don't beat yourself up! You have recognised that you need to lose weight, and that is brilliant. Today, can be the start of a slim you! Just get into SW, and you will shed those pounds. Good luck, hun xxx
  198. malaika

    Had my first big slip :(

    Don't worry about it, honestly. We all slip up, as we are human. Just draw a line, and start afresh. You have done so well and should feel proud of yourself. Just a bit of a funny. Years ago when I first did SW, there was a lady there who was always so good and only had weight losses. She was...
  199. malaika

    Extra Easy Best amount of Syns to have ????

    I have always had 15 a day, sometimes a little bit more, sometimes a little less but averaging at 15, and never had to cut back.
  200. malaika

    PLEASE HELP....what day?!?!?

    Agree with Vixxter, Extra Easy but what kind of fish and chips? SW or takeaway... If it's a takeaway it's a minimum of 32 syns for fish and chip... so you would need to count it, and perhaps have a flexi day or cut right back for the rest of the wee!
  201. malaika

    Going it alone-lots of support needed

    A lot of people do it alone, and do very well. Like Donnie said there are so many supportive people here, so just yell if you need any help! Good luck!
  202. malaika

    Fatorexia

    I missed it as I had to go to a meeting, but the article is interesting. It does show that we are all made up differently, and also anyone can write a book too!
  203. malaika

    Im on top of the world!!

    Congrats. That is brilliant!
  204. malaika

    losing weight in the bust area?

    I didn't lose anything round my bust and could have done with a bit. I was more bottom heavy, and now am more top heavy!
  205. malaika

    Am I a nasty person?

    I am truly sorry if I offended anyone. Believe me that was not my intention, and I would never be nasty and say anything to anyone. I just don't get it, and would love to be able to tell people to do something before it's too late for them. I know I also have food issues or I wouldn't be here...
  206. malaika

    Do you weigh yourself during the week?

    Don't do it!! I have, in the past been guilty of weighing in between my weekly WIs but have discovered that the body fluctuates from day to day, so unless you can just restrain from weighing, ditch the scales and weigh in once a week at WI or if you don't do class, at Boots!
  207. malaika

    Am I a nasty person?

    I have always had a weight issue and was never really happy with my weight until now, but sometimes I think...... how can anyone get to such a weight and not do anything? On the TV show, (I think it's called) Superfat?? vs Superskinny, I sometimes am totally repulsed at the fat person on the...
  208. malaika

    I'm annoyed!

    I agree, some people have a different sense of humour, but a little jealousy creeps in! At my last WI, people asked me if I have lost again!... and when it was said that I put on a pound, there was a huge clap all round. I think some people were a little ticked off previously as I have been...
  209. malaika

    What do you drink when you go out ?

    I love wine but it really is quite high in syns so I tend to have a tot of brandy (25mls = 2.5 syns) in a pint glass topped up with diet coke. I have always been a brandy and coke drinker (apart from the wine) so it has not been much of an adjustment for me. But I can have 6 drinks in a night...
  210. malaika

    My bad relationship with food

    CP, I get totally what you mean. We all have issues over food or we wouldn't be here, but our issues vary. Today, I put on a pair of trousers I bought last week and they felt tighter. I actually went into panic, thinking I am back into getting fat again, which I know is ridiculous as I am below...
  211. malaika

    Before and now photo

    CP You are amazing! Well done girl... you are a changed woman and should feel so proud.
  212. malaika

    Password question

    Mine is working too.
  213. malaika

    Lowering target....

    Hellie is right. I e-mailed SW and was advised that as long as you are in the healthy BMI range you do no longer have to alter by 7 pounds. I changed my target twice after I reached it, and it was 7 pounds in total. Snow Fairy, you don't have to set your target when you join. You can set it at...
  214. malaika

    At goal weight...now what do I do?

    Congratulations on reaching target. It's four months today since I reached target and personally have found it harder than losing. I have changed my target twice and am still 3.5 pounds below. It seems my body is taking forever to adjust. I have added healthy extras, I've had more syns and was...
  215. malaika

    Extra Easy hello

    Welcome back and good luck!
  216. malaika

    Hi all...well I'm back! :D

    Welcome back!
  217. malaika

    balls up

    Yes, you are supposed to have 1/3 of the plate as superfree, but that is not always possible. It's effected my weight loss by not having it, as it has only been on the odd occasion. Far easier than faffing with red/green and syns!
  218. malaika

    In denial?

    I have been advised always ask for a bottle. One of our members used to work for a company supplying the chemicals that mix up the cokes etc at the pub pumps. He says that when they change from any plain drink to diet, most of the glass is actually the fat drink as it takes time to mix, and visa...
  219. malaika

    balls up

    I'd advise to take it as an EE day, so you could count the lowest syns of both plans!
  220. malaika

    syns and snacks

    I have always had 15 syns a day before I targeted, sometimes a little less and sometimes a little more and it worked for me. A few people in our group thought by cutting right back they would lose more, but it had the opposite effect in all cases. My suggestion is have the syns and only cut back...
  221. malaika

    Spending syns on extra HE's?

    You can use your syns on anything you wish. I use most of mine on alcohol, and it seems fine for me!
  222. malaika

    Im new and NEED to loose weight!!

    I agree that the support here is terrific! Is there any reason why you joined online rather than going to a local group? I have never been an online member and can't understand why anyone would want to unless there is no group in your are. IMO face to face support in groups can't be matched by...
  223. malaika

    What "fat" comment do you remember most?

    I have just remembered another thing. In the early 70's when the smock was in fashion and I wore them a "friend" of my mum's told her that she thought I was pregnant, and she should speak to me! Not only was I not pregnant, I was 16 and a virgin! My mum stood up for me, but did I feel totally...
  224. malaika

    Is SW also effective for those over fifty?

    Mig, may I suggest that you actually join a group? That way you can get all the latest info including EE, which I vouch for 1000000000%. I have done red and green in the past before EE and fell off the wagon each time due to the restrictions on both plans as I like both together. If you don't...
  225. malaika

    Class Raffle

    Our C always gets the raffle prize. It's normally geared around the password for the week but if it's not appropriate she gets something nice anyway. I won two weeks in a row, nothing before or since but it was great. Sadly I never won when it was a great prize like a wok or a slow cooker but...
  226. malaika

    Feel like iv ran out of puff. .

    Many hugs Fern! You have done so well and you know it! I agree, have some "me" time, and I would advise not worrying too much about food. You know the plan but don't make it your total focus. Just stick to the plan without worrying about it too much. If you put on a little one week, don't be...
  227. malaika

    Daren't go to W.I.

    I agree, go to WI, and stay. I have been guilty of going to WI and not staying when I put on, but that is the time you really do need to stay. I have, also in the past thought that I could do it on my own and I failed every time. Now, at target, I still go every week because it keeps me in...
  228. malaika

    Is SW also effective for those over fifty?

    Yes, I am over 50, and lost at the same rate as I did in my 40s. I fell off the wagon then and now weigh more than a stone less than my first target weight 7 years ago. I don't think that age has anything to do with weight loss. We have a lady in our class who is in her 70s and lost over 4 stone...
  229. malaika

    If I buy it il have to fit into it

    I bought a size 12 suit a few years ago and it had never fit me, and I kept on testing it but it must be a really small size 12 as the skirt only just fits me now and I now have size 8's that fit me but am mostly a 10, though some are a bit loose. Apart from that suit, I have never bought...
  230. malaika

    Am I the only one..

    Someone in our group reached target last night, and got her certificate with a badge. As I didn't get one when I reached target, I asked for one and she was apologetic and gave it to me. I will try wearing it but if it makes holes I will stop.
  231. malaika

    6 months later and....

    Well done! That is absolutely amazing to have lost every week. You are such a star and should be so proud!
  232. malaika

    What "fat" comment do you remember most?

    When we were newly married, 32 years ago, we saw a very overweight woman, and my hubby told me that if I ever get that fat he would divorce me! He denies ever saying that as he now says that he would love me no matter what size I was but it has always stuck with me, and possibly why I never...
  233. malaika

    New Jeans!

    Clothes shopping can become so addictive, you are right! Just as well I am a huge charity shop fan, as I can't resist to pop in every time I walk past and am always tempted to buy!
  234. malaika

    New Jeans!

    I would if I still had them. I gave them all to the charity shop as I was scared I'd let myself get into them! :) It was really odd going in the shop and seeing my clothes hanging there!
  235. malaika

    Can i mix ee, red, green and still lose weight

    Yes Avisk is right. That is the very old book. The one I have is also 2007. There is nothing at all in the new book.
  236. malaika

    Im new and NEED to loose weight!!

    Welcome, and good luck. Once again CP is giving very wise advice and I totally agree with her.
  237. malaika

    NEED TO LOSE THAT STONE

    Is that all you are eating? It does not look enough. You need to have your Healthy Extras. What plan are you following. If it's EE, you need to have 1a and 1b, every day otherwise 2 of each. You also need to have 5 to 15 syns a day. And are you weighing every day? If so you need to stop and just...
  238. malaika

    Extra Easy query

    Maybe you are eating too much? You should never feel too full and bloated. Just cut back on some of the carb, and eat until you feel just full and not stuffed!
  239. malaika

    Can i mix ee, red, green and still lose weight

    I agree, the Consultant is giving out incorrect info! For those who follow red, there is nothing wrong with it provided you have the HEXs and fruit and veg. She should also be advising people to do EE, which is the main theme of SW. I have always been a huge meat eater, and have had no health...
  240. malaika

    Can i mix ee, red, green and still lose weight

    That isn't true, and I have no idea where you got that information! SW would not put red as an option if it were not healthy. I know some people only do red, and they are helathy and lose weight. I do EE, because that's my choice but I have meat almost every day, when I don't have fish, but I...
  241. malaika

    too much fruit

    I found when I ate a lot of fruit, when I first started SW I had no weight loss, despite sticking to plan 100%. I ate at least 2 bananas a day and a lot of grapes. When I cut right back the weight came off. Now I only eat a little fruit, but have tons of veg and, for me it's much better. I feel...
  242. malaika

    NEED TO LOSE THAT STONE

    You need to eat loads of veg. I am not sure if you are doing EE, and if you are you need to have 1/3 plate superfree but anyway loads of veg is good. Are you counting syns and haveing your HEXs?
  243. malaika

    Can i mix ee, red, green and still lose weight

    Yes you can mix whatever days you want and if you stick to the plan it works! For me, however, only EE works as that is a plan I can stick to as it's normal eating, without thinking too much! Good luck in whatever you decide.
  244. malaika

    Triple joy!!!

    That is brilliant! Well done... you worked so hard and really deserve it. You really must feel so great!
  245. malaika

    Change of appetite

    Yes, it's normal... well to me it is! Since I have adapted my eating habits to Paul McKenna's theory about only eating when I am hungry, I do just that! Most days I only eat one meal a day and I just won't eat 3 meals a day because that is the norm. I know some people say you should but I don't...
  246. malaika

    New Jeans!

    Thank you all! I never, ever, thought I'd be a size 8, and though I am more a size 10, which I am more than happy with, it's great to buy size 8!! :)
  247. malaika

    New Jeans!

    I always search the charity shops and they seem so have so few small sizes... I see my old clothes there in the 14's range, and I smile! I grabbed a couple of trousers, and a suit to try on. The size 10s suit was too big :sigh: but the 8's jeans and trousers fit me to a T.... yipeee... never in...
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