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White medium is around 3.5 syns per slice Wholemeal / grain - 2 for your heb or 3 each Watch the rolls as they are 8-10 syns each x

20 almonds 6 Brazil nuts 12 cashews 7chestnuts 20 hazelnuts 15 peanuts 12 pecan halves 28 pistachio 6 walnut halves

AARRRGGGGHHHHHHH Measly 0.5lb off this week - annoyed but I know its still going in the right direction - Off to bed just now but waking with all the intentions to be 100% this week with no excuses !!!!!!!! Much love all Lisa xxx

Thursday 4th October B - scrambled eggs & beans, 3 satsumas L - Cowboy pie, 2 satsumas, Muller light & Pineapple S - 2 aplen lights ( HE), swizzells lolly ( 3 syns)

Wedneday 3rd October B - Melon, pomegranate, pineapple, 4 ryvita crackerbread, 2 Laughing Cow EL, sliced cucumber L - Baked potato, beedtroot, salad, sliced chicken S - 2 muller lights, blueberries, Flump (1.5 syns) D - Cous cous, roasted veg ( BNS, carrots, onions), roasted chicken fillet S -...

2nd October 2012 Hello my lovely miniminners :) So been off here for a few weeks but pleased to sat I am still on track :) Had a little blip where I gained whilts I was on holiday but managed to get it all off and a little more so currently at 4st 2lbs lost :) Never thought I would get this far...

Hello lovely lady !! Sorry I ahve not been in touch work, life and home have been crazy so not posting much but decided to get back on track at writing it all down. Good news is I have stayed on track and lost 4st 1.5lbs now with another 1st 12lbs to go - The journey is getting smaller but...

2lbs off this week - need one more pesky 1lb for my 4stone but go on holiday on Saturday so not holding out much hope for getting it in the next couple of weeks xxx

Hey lovely ! Well done for getting back on track and wave goodbye to that 1.5lb as it is not coming back :) xxxxx

I was thinking of making the white sauce the sam eway as the SW lasagne - FF Yogurt, egg and nutg and that would be free bringing the syns down further

Just scraped in with 14st 13lbs but soooo excited to be here :) xxx

Lots 3lbs this week so takes me to 14st 13lbs :) Soooo excited and see you all in the next group shortly xx

Hey PP - Thanks for your lovely message xx Finally got 3 1/2 stone award ... still long way to go but getting there. How are you getting on lovely ? Hope you have a good week xxx

Wooo WI and lost 3lbs so got 3 1/2/ stone award ..... finally into the 14s too - right at the end of the scale but I am in it which for me is AWESOME as I can t actually remember EVER weighing this.

Woooo 3lbs off and my 3 1/2 stone award :) I am so pleased xxx

Hello lovely !!! Well glad you had a lovely holiday and sounds like you are trying your hardest to get back on track :) I feel okay but worried that a few wee naughty habits are creeping back in ( wee bisuit, wee square chocolate, double lolly ect etc ) Still keeping up with gym, following EE...

Hey all - Still on track just work has been sooo busy not been able to come on and log in every day :) Lost 3st 6lbs so far and aiming for 1lb measy lb tonight to try and hit 3 3/1/2 stone so fingers crossed. I won SOTM last week too so was very excited. Will get on back track with online...

Monday 30th July So work has been taking over my life. Still managing to get to the gym but it has been piling the pressure on. Anyway thought I had a good week last week and dtermined to get under this 14stone mark beforemy friends wedding in 4 weeks. Diary today - been ok but not one I...

Hey hun ! Sorry been caught up with work so not been on much but trying to get back on track ! Welcome aboard and if I can be any help just shout .... its so hard trying to get on track and come up with ideas. Good luck and much love Lisa xx

Tuesday 24th July B - cherries, alpen light, banana, Activa 0% L - 2 chicken thighs stuffed with mushroom, onion, lemon thyme, watercress, 3 babybell S - Alpen light, apple, 0% D - Minced beef, potatoes, cabbage Exercise - 60 mins bodycombat

Lost another 2.5lbs this week taking me to 15st 3.5lbs :) Very excited as never been under 14 stone ... well apart from when I was growing up so this could be a major milestone xxx

Monday 23rd July B - 2 apples, 2 banana's, 0% yogurt L - crazy day and didnt get lunch which is not good and this is where I can fall into a hole :( S - 2 alpen lights D - Mince beef with bovril and veg, 0% yogurt Syns - 2 freddos ( 10 syns) Weigh in today and l lost 2.5lbs so excited that...

Friday 20th July B - 2 joes sausage, 2 slice bacon, cherries, mullerlight L - Slived ham, rocket, savoury rice D - Not sure yet but off out tonight with the girls so will be superfree with the hope of some damage limitation from the vodka :)

That pesky 1lb will be off in no time :) I used to go to faskally a lot either camping or caravan and loved it :) Really hope the weather stays nice for you :) Its sunny over in Fife today and I tink we are meant to have a bit of a mix over the weekend. have a great time xxxx

Morning all - Struggled to get up this morning but for the first time in a while we have sunshine :character00238: !! Love having my desk next to the window :) So managed to fit into some trousers I bought from Hobs today in a size 18 - Little nip at the waist but sitting fine everywhere else...

Wednesday 18th July Short sleep last night but work up and got myself to a spin / CRX class this morning which just fills me full of energy for the day ! Does mean Im rushed for work and have hair like Worzel Gummage today so thank god for kirkby grips :) Menu for today: - B - Cereal bar, 2...

4lbs off this week - so down to 15st 6 lbs - Going to try and get into 14's over the next 3 weeks ... xx

You are doing brilliant ! Well done xx

Good luck lady for tonight xxxx

4lbs off and got my 3stone award so really pleased ! Cant believe the 14stone bracket could be that close !!

Woooooooo 4lbs off so got my 3stone award tonight ! So pleased :) :) :)

Monday 16th July Good morning - I wish it was up here - Still miserable but at least thats a great excuse to keep eating risottos and stews :) So I am staying at my sisters tonight to watch the kids so had to pack all of today and tomorrows food and clothes into my bags :) So I will be WI...

Hey hun Food diary looking good and love how you get alll of your syns written down. All goals I think are going well but need to push on the water and running :) All sorted for today and I am picking kids up later ( age 12. 9 and 5). I have made some BNS risotto last night with extra...

Well weekend went well and as from tomorrow Im back on the daily diary updates :) Made a big pot of BNS risotto, free soup with mix of veg in the drawer. Got all clothes ready for next couple of days work and gym as staying at my sisters to watch her kids and meals all sorted for tomorrow...

Woooo just catching up but WELL DONE on your club 10:) Awesome job you are doing girl xxxxx

Hi all ***FLAGGING A RANT**** so you may want to stop reading now ! :) So WI on Monday and I STS - After all my hard work at the gym the last few weeks I have been feeling loads better and def noticing my body shape is changing which I love yet I still want to see it on the scales. So weighed...

Friday 6th July B - 2 poached eggs, baked beans S - 2 alpen lights L - 4 slices roast pork, shelled peas, 3 babybell light S - 2 Activa 0% yogurt, activia 0% snackpot, haribo friendship rings ( 5 syns)

Have an awesome weekend xxxx

Hey ! Thanks for that ... I know I am tired today do going to take a day off and just wait till my sat morning class .... I think I will make a big pot of curry and rice for tonight with a wee bag of hating do it feels like a real treat x

Thursday 5th July B - beans, scrambled egg, 4 plums L - 2 Apples, baked potato, grilled pork chop, salad ( beetroot, peppers) S - haribo small packet ( 5 syns) D - sliced ham, 2 alpen lights ( not had a great day with dinner but just exhausted today so will try and make it up tomorrow )]...

Wednesday 4th July B - Pineapple, banana L - Kedgeree from last night with roasted veg S - Activia 0%, apple, pear D - Savoury rice - didnt get in from yoga until 1030pm so might try and have something else x S - 2 slice bread ( HEXB) with 3 tubs of phillidelphia :sigh: 12 syns) Exercise 30...

Wooo well done at WI and diary looking good xx

Hey how did WI go ??? xx

Tuesday 3rd July B - 1.2 tin beans, tomatoes, 1 slice bread ( 3 syns) S - 2 rockyroad hifi, banana, pear, activia yogurt L - quinoa, roasted pepper, carrot, onion, beetroot, balsamic D - kedgeree ( haddock, brown rice, egg) roasted veg ( onion, pepper & carrot) Syns - weighwatchers banana...

Hey Hun ! I totally agree .... Yesterday was not good day as was go busy but my dinner was huge :) Today has been better and will update diary !! So lost 3 lbs last night so was really chuffed .... Need 2 lbs for 3 stone award so going to try mega hard !!!

Monday 2nd June B - 2 alpen lights L - Fruit D - 2 joes grills, savoury rice, veg, HP sauce ( 1 syn) S - 2 hifi rocky roads Exercise - 30 mins attack / 30 mins CRX - 60 mins bodycombat

3lbs off so down :) Need two more to get my 3 stone award xxx

You can do it xx

Woop woop = 3lbs off and SOTW - I just need 2lbs for that 3stone award :)

Woooo welcome and well done on your amazing losses to date :) I only joined this group last week but would like to try and get out before end of August so aiming for 2 lbs per week !!!!

Hey hun Great job on recording everything so honestly :) I didnt do too much this weekend - Spent it with parents and then a little bit of work on Sunday !! WI day today so as usual very nervous but not too worried - It is what it is! Interested that you have started taking vitimins. I have...

Sunday 1st July Well nearly 3 months since I joined SW and what a change the last few weeks have been. My challenge is sustaining my behaviours, even when things get tough I have 1. Never been at target 2. Never particulary liked myself 3 Never not worried about being able to squeeze into...

Have a lovely day xxx

Saturday 30th June B - 3 bacon medallions, 2 eggs, 1/2 tin baked beans, tomatoes S - cherries D - BNS, pepper & Bcon risotto, 40g lowfat cheese S - Snakrite cheese curls ( 3.5 syns), options ( 2 syns) Exercise 75 mins - mixed cardio class

Friday 29th June B 2 weetabix, milk, raspberries L - Quinoa, roasted carrot, BNS & beetroot, parmesan, rocket S - Pineapple, FF yoghurt, Nakd raisins ( 3.5 syns), options (2 syns) D - 2 joes burgers, onion, peppers, rocket, 40g lf cheese ( 6 syns), 4 mikados

Hi hun !!! I have found a real love for the gym but to fit it in I am going to gym before work at 630 and then some of my classes are late in the evening ! My job is a bit mental but I don't have kids to worry about which makes it easier xxx

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2 weetabix, milk and handful of frozen raspberries and then wee bag of sliced melon

New find Found these today on Asda ! 3 .5 syns per 25g pack and really taste of cola bottles. 4 for £1

Found these today 3.5 syns

Butternut squash & bacon rissotto with a side salad and some roasted BNS :) Really nice and filling I will have to leave my apples til later

Hi hun - I always try and get 1/3 superfree as you def do eat less of the main meal if you do. I made the butternut squash and bacon rissotto and it was really nice but on the side I made a nice side salad ( rocket, sliced peppers, beetroot) and some additional roasted butternut squash on the...

Hope you are having a good day :) xxx

Thursday 28th June So woke up nice and relaxed after yoga class last night but I am going to make an effort to get to bed a little earlier as I am starting to fall back in a routine of post 11pm and up at 530 / 6 which isnt good as I end up shattered ! had horrible cramp in my toes last night...

Butternet squash and bacon rissotto ... yum !!!!

Well done you on WI :) Sounds like you are back on track and I am sure that 7lbs will be gone in no time :) Have a great week xxx

Wednesday 27th June So think I overdid it at the gym yesterday so took a morning off as I was too tired last night ! Didnt sleep well so it tired today and didnt make lunch etc so was a bit paniky ! Anyway I have done ok so far: - B - Apple, Banana, 2 hi fi light bars (HEXB) L - Baked...

Tuesday 26th June Woke up feeling a bit tired but headed off to spin as it was only a 30 minute class in the morning and then headed into work. Trying to get the fym in before work is tough so just going to do it if I can and not worry :) B - 2 weetabix, milk, raspberries L - Spice pork (...

Thank you xxxx

You are doing bloody brilliantly yourself and nice to see you back posting xxxxx

Thank hun ! Its is so hard to find the time and the motivation and I will need to try and balance it out as I am not sure I can keep this amout long term but I am fine with that :) My OH has converted the garage into a gym and I dont really use it so understand that you dont use yours and...

Hello :) Just joining tonight after losing 3lbs at WI :) Thisnk I will be here for a wee while but if I can get into 14's that will be AMAZING !!!!!

OMG 3lbs off so now 15st 13lbs :) See you all soon in the next group xxxx

3lbs off - 3 st 6lbs to go :eek:

Hey hun ! Hope your well and enjoying your books - I still need to buy them but will ASAP as I feel like I am missing out :P

Monday 26th June Well back to the normal routine of updating diary :) So what has been happening ... Well I have managed to keep stuck into the gym and loving it. Started some Yoga in the last few weeks and loving having a wee class that is so relaxing but great at toning and flexibility...

I got it from here Balsamic Chicken with Tomatoes and Roasted Butternut Squash Rice | Slimming Eats - Slimming World Recipes Lisa xxx

Awww thanks hun !! Really enjoying SW but last week was a bit crazy so not had much time to post ! Back to normal today though xxx

Me too - not buying them again lol x

Hey Sounds like you had a great weekend and you should give yourself a massive pat on the back for keeping track at least you know. Xx Lisa xxx

4lbs off so weighed in at 16st 2 lbs - setting target of 3lbs next week which might be too much of a ask but hey might as well :)

Sorry I have been offline for a few days !! Do just out of weigh in and lost 4 lbs but that was over 2 weeks . Will update diary from tomorrow xxx

4 lbs off whoop woop ... Was over 2 weeks but still chuffed !!!

Saturday 16th June So started off this morning with a gym class for 75 minutes which was a mix of spin, combat and attack ! OMG it was so tough but loved it all at the same time. Menu for today B - 2 bacon medallion,s two eggs, 1/2 tin beans L - mug shot D - potatoes, carrots, brocooli...

Joes burgers, hexb cheese , roasted peppers, tomatoes and onions ... It's soooooo good xx

Have a lovely weekend xxxx

Friday 16th June So woke up both shattered and sore from last night. Really worked hard at gym last night but paying for it today :) So not prepared lunch and dinner which makes me a bit nervous and annoyed that I didnt just get it done last night. B - 2 aplen lights L - Chicken breast, tikka...

Sweet thanks hun !! Not sure it was worth the 3.5 syn but at least I know . Thank you very much for your help

Hi guys Any idea how many syns are in a small swizzell double lolly and small packet of Parma violets ?? Lisa xx

Didnt sleep to well last night but still went to gym this morning. It was only 30 minute of Attack but jeez i was still sweating with a big tomato face :) Bought some new gym stuff last night so feel a bit better than miding under big t shirts. still the biggest girl in the class but hey ho xx...

Main thing is you had fun and lets face whether we are at target or not we will have occasions where we have fun and relax but we now have the learning and the tools to get back on track .... How fab is that xxxx

My advice .... No point missing class if you worried .... You might as well go and see what happens you will be surprised. The reason I say go to class is the time u need the class the most is when you have a wobble ... Stay away and you are more likely to fall down !! I learned the hard way...

Hot smoked salmon and salad of rocket, sweetcorn, beetroot and pickled onions

Awwww thanks hun ! It's not easy is it .... But that's why you need to have a wee treat !good luck and enjoy xxxx

The thing I like to do is get rid of the OH from the house and have a wee relaxing spa in the house .... Bath, face mask , scrub' tan' nails, and relax with a nice book or film . It's only a few hours but bliss and a treat as I don't often get the chance to do it xxx

What about little treats like nail varnish, manicure, Taking a half day out on your own to relax away from kids or family ,

I have some hot smoked salmon with salad :)

Good morning lady ! All is going well with the new job so far ... on day 3 :) Quiet start but I am going to take the opportunity to get some planning in and just spend some time with the team instead :) Hope you are having a good week - Love how varied your diaries are xxx

Wednesday 13th June 2012 Had a strange sleep last night so didnt make it to the gym for combat this morning but planning to go to Combat and Yoga tonight instead. Going to have a "planing" day at work to try and work through the next few weeks in my new job and catch up with the teasm. Good...

Tuesday 12th June Woke up and went to spin this morning but really worried about WI tonight ! I am still 3lbs heavier than last week and dont know where it has come from :( However meals are all planned so I am just eating what I have planned and will WI at 730 ! Todays menu looks similar to...

Have a great week Patsy xx

Monday 11th June Well it is miserable here in central London - Heavy rain and of course it just seems to make everyone miserable ..... even my taxi driver hasn't said a word since he picked me up !! B - Pear, apple, banana, melon - All chopped up S - 2 aplen lights L - SW quiche ( ham, onions...

Have a fabby week xxx

Have to say I am very impressed with your motivation so well done hun xxx Wish I was at DL this year :( but will def be there next year. Enjoy the last night and have a fabby week Lisa xx

SW Lasagne from the website - Decided to swap parmesan for HEXB low fat mozzarella so makes it free + HEXB Yum :)

Sunday Well after a lovely wee yoga session this morning I have sat and planned all of my meals out for this week. Been off on annual leave for the last two weeks so need to get back to being super organised. Not too happy this week as after WI night I gained about 8 LBS !! All week I have...

Saturday 9h June B bacon, bean, 1/tin tomatoes, egg, banana S -2 alpen lights,apple L - sliced chicken, beetroot S- options,quark, fat free yogurt D - 2 pork burgers, savoury rice, salad, opis, quark

You can have 2 HEX if you ae following origina or green plans and 1 each on Extra Easy

smash pizza is in the oven :) I added some finely dice shallots and oregano to the base ..... cant wait till its ready :)

well done on loss and diary / recipes look great !

Friday 8th June B - Beans, bacon, tomatoe & egg S - 2 aldi cereal bars, banana L - Harissa chicken, cous cous and salad ( left overs from last night) S - pineapple, yoghurt, options ( 2 syns) D - Sw pizza with loads of veg S - 4 mikados ( 2 syns)

Ooooo thanks hun - Miserable here too hun so day indoors for housework I think :)

Have an amazing time and hope you have your wellies ! I am gutted I am not there this year x

some ideas: - Breakfast - We usually cooked at the tent ( spahetti, beans, tomatoes, sausages all kept in a cool box with ice ok for a couple of days along with some yogurts), took apples as they last the journey or heat, def take some aplen bars. Lunch and Dinner - In the arena there are...

Hey hun - Thank you !! I just buy the packets of cooked beetroot at the salad aisle - Aldi;s had packs for 39p a few weeks ago so I bought a few packs but I also like Tesco. I will need to look out for the one with chilli- it sounds lush xxx

Diary looks fab hun - Good luck with the insanity workout x

I didnt but since starting SW I go once a week and pick up the super 6 - too much of a bargin not to xx With Aplen lights being a £1 in Asda they are cheaper as Aldi bars are £1.29 but TBH I dont shop in Asda xx

Wooooo great to have you here and huge well done on your loss so far !! Lisa xx

This was AWESOME Harissa chicken with herbed couscous recipe - Recipes - BBC Good Food

I made this tonight and it ws AWESOME !! The Harissa I bought was 1syn for 1 TBSP split between 2. L xxx

7th June 2012 B - alpen lights, banana, grapes S - Beetroot, sliced chicken, FF yoghurt L - Rocket, lettuce, savoury rice, beetroot S - Chocolate Philli, space raiders ( 4 syns) D - Harrissa Chicken, cous cous, salad, chickpeas...

Good morning ! I had a toss and turn night too - I think it must be the change in the moon :) I just made the potato into flattish pancakes and then fried in frighlight along with bacon. I think I will drop a note to my consultant and ask. Have a fabby day xxxx

My mum is coeliac and on Sw and she can have gulten free bread toasted with - HEXB Cheese - Beans and mushrooms - onions, musgrooms, tomatoes - Dairylea and some fruit as 1/3rd superfree 1 glutafin select fibre bread roll (4 pack) 1 slice Barkat wholemeal bread (500g loaf) 1 slice glutano...

My mum is coeliac and on Sw and she can have gulten free bread toasted with - HEXB Cheese - Beans and mushrooms - onions, musgrooms, tomatoes - Dairylea and some fruit as 1/3rd superfree 1 glutafin select fibre bread roll (4 pack) 1 slice Barkat wholemeal bread (500g loaf) 1 slice glutano...

Hey Rach ! Anytime hun xxx

SO glad you had a great weekend and managed to relax an enjoy yourselfxx That pesky 1.5lbs will be off in no time.. Have a great week xxxx

Chosen by You Instant Noodles, Curry, made up as directed, 85g pack 8½ 22 8½ Smart Price Instant Noodles, Curry, made up as directed, 65g pack 6 16 6

I would have a steak and ask them to grill or use no oil when fried - plain baked potato and side salad xx

Congratulations and welcome xxxx

2 activi 0% yogurts - Going to bodycombat tonight so dont want to eat tea or I might be :sick:

I confess - I weigh each day morning and night and I think there is a part forme that is motivational but you have to be prepared to deal with body fluctuations !! I weighed in Monday night at 16st 6lb and about 20 mins ago was 16st 13.5lbs ... ARRGGHHH !!! Hoping it is with all the water I...

Wednesday 6th June B - 2 smash potato cakes**, bacon, tomatoes, beans S - 2 alpen lights ( 2 syns) L - Grilled chicken, baked potato, salad ( lettuce, cucumber, peppers, sweetcorn, beetroot, tomato), salsa ( 1 syn) S - 2 Activia Lights, ham and HEX B cheese cubed D - After bodycombat and 90mins...

Hey love ! I am doing fine - I have been on annual leave not back to work on Monday ...wooo :) :) Hope things are good with you xxx

You sure are hun xxx

Awww thanks hun - I wish I could slice half a thigh off each leg which would be great :) I amsu it will stsrta to slow down now but great to get a wee boost like that xxx

Since starting I have 2 bars nealy every day and I havent really missed bread. I have swapped an ocassional slice of bread but love aving my 2 bars in the morning :) :) I switch between alpen lights and aldi 70 cal bars

The Aldi 70 cal cereal bars are nice - Choc and orange hits a choc fix very well :) xx

Welcome to the forum hun :) Lot of luck for your SW journey xxx

Tuesday 5th June Can't believe I lost another 5lbs last week so got my 10% and my 2 stone award :) :) :) So 2st 2lbs down and 3st 11lbs to go ...... jeez !!!! with the support of group and everyone on here .... I think I might actually do it this time ... how exciting xx B - 2 70cal cereal...

Cant believe I lost 5lbs tonight and got my 2st and club 10 award - Think I will be cheesing all week xx

Awww great to hear from you again - I was wondering where your updates were :) Well done for maintaining and I am sure you will work on that 7lbs when you are back from NYC. Sounds like you re trying to make the right choices and with your size 8 dresses I bet you look amazing. Have a great...

5lbs off so now 16st 6lbs which I am so excited about. Lost 10lbs in the last 2 weeks but think this will slow down now so may be here for a few weeks .. xxx

lemon and garlic chicken from the EE meals in minutes book with chunky slow cooked veg xxx

Just made the lemon, garlic and rosemary chicken from the EE recipe book with a warm potato salad .. yum :)

- Tuna, onion, sweetcorn with either mayo ( has syns) or fat free yoghurt with some lemon joice and blackpepper - make up simple tomatoe sauce with pasatta, onion, garlic, chilli - mix whilst warm and leave to cool - diced pepper, onions, tomatoes, sweetcorn, plain pasta, fat free vinagrette...

Sunday 3rd June S before yoga - apple & Activia 0% yoghurt B - 1 slice bread (400g), 2 joes sausages, 1/2 tine beans, tomatoes, 30g cheddar

Happy Bank holiday PP and I am sure that new shiny will be yours this week :) xxx

Mikados - 1/2 syn each so I have just had 6 :) xx

Saturday 2nd June B - apple, 2 kiwi's, pear, muller greek yogurt ( 1/2 syn) L - None :( Ended up out and about today and wit it being Rhys's birthday he chose Pizza hut ! Nothing Sw friendly there so I had 2 glasses of diet pepsi S - Banana, 2 x alpen lights, 2 peanut M&Ms ( 2 syns ??), 2...

Friday 1st June B - Banana, Activia 0% yogurt, 2 aplen light bars L - Mugshot, salad, beetroot S - 10 mikados ( 5 syns), banana, Greek muller ( 1/2 syn) D - Pork, tomato & spinach curry wit onions, peppers and brown rice Exercise 45 minutes body combat 1 hour Zumba ( I officially can't dance !!)

Have a fabby weekend xxxx

sounds free - was there any oil used for the cooking ?

Thursday 31st may B - Banana, apple, 2 alpen light bars, baked beans L - Sliced chicken, banana, apple S - snackrite crisps ( 4 syns), options ( 3 syns), banana, sliced chicken D - Sw chips, 2 joes sausages, beetroot Been a bit of a "snacky" day today but have stayed within syns..... made it...

Hey hun yeah still feeling good and motivated to try and get at least my 10% ! In the background there is a still a part of me that wants to binge out but managing to control :)Just starting to find my feet with exercise and started out with 30 day shred ... so I could die quietly on my own...

Wednesday 30th May B - Apple, Banana, tangerine & aplen light L - Chicken breast, ham, raspberries D - Chicken breast, baked potato, salad, salsa ( 2 syns) S - 3 toffees ( 6 sysn) Exercise: - 30mins bodycombat Might give the gym a miss tonight and relax

Hey hun I have done download for the last few years - not this one tho :( - You will have an AWESOME time xxx B - We usually cooked at the tent ( spahetti, beans, tomatoes, sausages all kept in a cool box with ice ok for a couple of days along with some yogurts), took apples as they last the...

The biggest challenge we face is thinking that avoiding class due to a potential gain is good . The cass are there o 100% wth no judgement and there will be loads of members who have lost and gained ! It has been one of the habits I have really tried to break this time round and I feel 100%...

I bought a smaller plate :) xxx

Hey hun - Why dont you ley us know the types of meals he cooks for you and we can see if we can fidnd any Sw versions of them ?? If chicken isnt for you - what kind of stuff so you and the family like ? Lisa x

Hey hun ! I think the main challenge is that the plan has an A choices for a reason so not sure if it will effect your loss but your diet will be missing some essential calcium ?? I dont drink milk so I end up having either some babybells or cheesestring lights with lunch, some grate...

Wooooooo well done xxxx

Hahaha - I just really tried hrd with superfree and started exercise :) I know I have loads to go but I just really wanted into the 16s and trya nd get club 10 . Next focus is to get into 15s and hopefully buy something nice to wear as all my clothes are horrid just now xx

Tuesday 29th May Start of a new week and I am looking to try and drop 3lbs tis week to hit my 2 stone ... It is a big task but might as well give it a shot :) B - Banana, apple, 1/33 tin baked beans, 4 bacon medallions, tomatoes S - Activia snackpot - Berry crumble - 1 syn L - Baked potato and...

I know - sorry life just taken over so not ben on much but back on form this week :) Lost 5.5lbs at WI last night so really chuffed and only 3lbs away from 2 stone ..... still another 4 to go but at least I should get 10% next week :) L xxx

Im exactly the same - Sometimes i wonder why I buy things as I do the same - I eat them because they are there .... Mikados are an example for last week so have had to put them in the bottom of the bin and will do the same with a bag of fudge that was bougt yesterday x

OK so I think I am usually pretty good with diary, weighing etc but made a challenge last night at class to make sure we are: - - Measuring syns, A & B's - Recrding everything we eat - Eating A&B's every day - 1/3 super free with EVERY meal Have a great week everyone xxx

Good luck for today hun xxxx

Its hard hun but you have to live and enjoy life too .... The difference now is that you measure it and get back on track once ou are done :) Unlike me who went on a 9 month binge and ended up the size of a house :) xxx had a wee look at your diary - are you sure you are eating enough at...

Hey well done and good luck xxx Have a good read through the book and keep and eye on here as a few things have caught me out in the last few weeks xx Have a great week

Wooooo I am so excited to be in this forum !!!! Feeling good and with the support of this forum trying to stick to plan and stay on"the waggon" xx

Hey hun - Looks like you are doing well - have a great week !!

Hi all, well I losy 5.5lbs tonight - cant believe it so I am now 16st 11lbs :) see you in the 16s to 15s forum... Much love and luck with the rest of your journey xxxx

chicken roasted with lemon & parsley, babyleaf salad, beetroot and cajun potato wedges ...... lovely xx

Friday 25th May B - 2 joes sausages, 2 eggs, 1/2 tin beans, mango S - ice lolly - 1 syn, 2 aplen lights L - Mugshot, 2 pears, sliced ham D - chicken breast, potato wedges, salad, beetroot, balsamic, 8 mikados ( 4 syns)

Have you thought about ordering some burgers and sausages from Joes ? They have an offer just now on their facebook page that you get 4 free burgers and 6 free sausages with an order

B - 2 alpen lights, grapes, mullerlight S - blueberries L - baked potato, philli light, baked beans S - Grapes, few sppons of smash mashed potato D - Home made veg soup, sw chilli, roasted beetroot, onion and tomatoes in Balsamic,options Exercise - 10 minute walk - 1 hour boxercise class -...

Wednesday 23rd May Interview today so was far too nervous to eat first thing S - 2 cereal bars, 2 plums L - Omlette with ham, onions, peas and peppers D - Grilled chicken breast, boiled potatoes, large salad, Salsa ( 1 syn) S - Rainbow drops - (11.5 syns :( ) but I was celebrating !!

Tuesday 22nd May B - 2 joes sausages, 1/2 tin beans, roasted tomatoes L - chicken, mug shot, salad, grapes S - Aldi cheese curls ( 3 syns), Hot choc option - 3 syns D - Joes chinese pork steak, 1/2 pckt savoury rice, roasted beetroot and tomatoes Exercise - Spin class - 30 mins / 15 mins...

glad to be back - had a faby tim away but didnt feel better until I got home. WI day today and only losy 1.5lbs even after all the walking and trying to food optimise but hey its still a loss and now I just need to get stuck in nad keep at it. Going to try and get 1/2 stone award next week...

Aww thanks ladies ! I havent done too bar I dont think, the hidden oils will be a challenge. overall I know I am not 100% sticking to plan but making some good choices and walked LOADS and drinking lots of water. I feel ok and there are digital scales in the bathroom. I just dont know...

Tuesday 15th May B - mixed fresh fruit ( melon, grapes, pineapple and kiwi) L - mixed spanish meats & salad D - Roast chicken and salad ( 1/small piece of wite baguette and Aioli S - 4 squres of white chocolate :)

Have you been eating anything that you wouldnt normally or increased the volumes of veg ?? I was crippled for a few days and convinced it was the parsnips that were in my soup ?? Windeze is the best I have found plus make sure you have plenty if fibre - maybe some scan bran ?L

Monday 14th May Woke up feeling rubbish again and just want to sleep but I am changing from apartment to hotel so the challenge will really begin now on a food front ! planning to keep it plain and light where I can. B - Activia 0% ) hoping the good stuff in here will calm my tummy down) L - 2...

hey hun, I tink my only advice would be - Go have an awesome time on your cruise ut before you go find a class and time and commit to go to that class when you come back. That way you know you have made a positove step for when you return. I think for you the leaflet was a sign so get it up...

sounds like you have it all worked out xx Good luck and hope you have a fabby holiday when it comes xx

Hey guys Not sure if there is anyone else like me but I like to be able to do the exercise class and not feel like a muppet :) I cam across this into to zumba which I am trying and then will get myself booked into a class. Its reall fun Much love Lisa Zumba® Nation - YouTube

Had a strange day today - Woke up feeling really rubbsih - Feeling sick and stomach really bloated. Flee back asleep and eventually had to force myself out of the apartment and I AM ON HOLIDAY. :mad: Went out for a good walk around Barcelona and ended up walking for about 4 hours - It was...

There is a great recipe tab in here hun that you can search in - lots of great recipes in there :)

Exciting day as arrived in Barcelona this morning for a wee trip / work. B - 1 aldi 70 cal bars, strawberries ( This was my breakfast for the plane) L - Savoury rice, activia 0% yoghurt, strawberries D - ( need to make something with arborio rice, chicken stock ,pepper and bacon ) So I dry...

Update :) So arrived in Barcelona this morning and it is el scorchio :) Took my aplen and some strawberries for the plane so survived until I got the apartment at 2pm. After a wee supermarket shop I have managed to find: - Arborio rice Babybells 0% activia yogurts Bacon Peppers Mushrooms...

Friday 11th May. B - None forgot and a bit stressed today so had a pear L - Risotto rice, chicken, leeks, peppers, parmasna ( HEA) and balsamic vinegar S - Basset Candy stocks , fruit salad, Kola bar - 15 syns D - Pear, apple, low fat chilli chicken noodles

Absolutely not and I really appreciate your advice. Yo are right I am putting a lot of pressure on myself but I think itis just because I am only really at the start of my journey and really want to get to target. I have decided to take some cereal bars but apart from that when I land I will...

Thursday 10th May B - 2 aldi bars, banana S - 2 shape dessert yoghurts (1 syn) L - roasted veg,Bernard Matthews Farms Turkey Breast Chunks D - 2 joes sausage, potatoes, cabbbage, green beans and gravy made with oxo. Options ( 2.5 syns)

Thanks hun - I am just going to try my absolute best and see what happens xxxx

CONGRATULATIONS - That is amazing xx Well done hun xxx

Loads of luck and I am sure you love this eating plan - Im in the same boat with weight to lose but just trying to keep focussed which is where this forum is a godsend :) xx

Tuesday 9th May 2012 B - 2 kiwi's and apple L - Rice with parsely & black pepper, smoked salmon, carrots, cucumber and rocket D - Chilli, rice and salad, home made veg soup used uncle besn rice so adding 2.5 syns S - 2 aldi 70 cal bars

Well you look beautiful in both pics but I can really see the difference ! well done xxxx

Awwwww well done and thank you for the advice Lisa x

Lol you are right - I suppose it is just the oli I can't control - but maybe I just dont use my syns and hope the oil isnt more than 15 per day :)

Hi all, I am going to Barcelons with work next week but have decided to fly out a few days earlier and have a few days in a beautiful city !! Challenge is I want to make sure that I stay on plan so any hints and tips for eating in Barcelona ? My thoughts are that I might take some pasta n...

Monday 8th May B - 2 apples L - Hot smoked salmon, salad & balsamic D - Home made veg soup, SW chilli, rice, salad, 45g l/f cheese ( HEXA) S - 2 aldi 70 cal bars (HEXB), carrot sticks, curly wurly - 6.5 syns

Thank you girlies for your words of encouragement. I am fine about it ... I think I more frustrated with myself and what I have done to gain all of this weight .... I know i will get there with the support of this group :) Big hugs Lisa xxxx

well I lost 2lbs tonight but actually feel really disappointed ..... its silly I know ! I think my 12stone target just feels so far away ... not going to take me off track but maybe just a realisation on how long this journey is going to be xxxxx

WeelWI tonight and I lost 2lbs - Its great but why do I feel so disappointed ?? I think I am just desparate to get into the 16's and get to my club 10 - my 12 stone goal weights feels so far away today !! I will keep focussed and thinking I will up my exercise this week. Lisa xxx

mmm just had a mug of home made veg soup thanks to Aldi soup veg pack for 89p and some chicken stock :)

I am a nightmare but have learned not to panic :) My worst day is WI day ... especially if I am working from home .... im popping on and off all day :) L xxx

Awww I know hun and I feel like I am doing well and feel silly for doing it but I just think why put temptation in my way ! It is so easy to slip back into old habit ..... i wen to the newsagents yesterday morning and bought papers and 2 kiddies mix-ups. I started eatinga few foamy mushrooms...

Looks good to me hun ! Syns - you can have 5 to 5 each day ( you choose). I would say either use them as snacks or incorporate into meals ( eg olive oil) SW works for everyone but it just takes a bit of getting used and key is eat until you are satisfised not stuffed but full) Drink plenty...

Sunday 6th May B - scrambled egg / 3 bacon medallions / beaked beans S - Banana, 4 mikados ( 2 syns), 3 apples L - Home made veg soup D - smoked cod fillet, veg and sw chips Bought Mikados and realised if they are there I will eat them so have thrown the rest away .... no point tempting myself.

He hun - hope ur feeling better and having a nice relaxing weekend xxx

Saturday 5th May Wooooo another first birthday party survived. There was lasagne, boursin potatoes, crisps,cheese cake, biscuits, Haribo :cry:and loads of birthday cake. I managed to drink about 2 pints of NAS squash and have 4 mikados ( which I took in my bag) and then munched on strawberries...

Hey hun - Had a good day today although not drunk enough water !! off to bed too - Have a great weekend xxx

Friday 4th May B - Banana / Apple L - Baked potato, beans & salad D - Quorn stcky fillets, savoury rice, salad, few new potatoes roasted S 0 Aplen light, 2 x crispy dries ( 7 syns), 2 babybell light

hey hun - Great to hear from you and thank you ! I do try to vary what I can but I like to batch cook too due to work but also I eat what I like to eat as well. Tried some recipes from here and really like them though. Fife is miserable today but work keeping me busy ! This is tough but hey...

Thursday 3rd May B - Banana - Friit bowl ( melon, apple and Kiwi) L - Bacon & potato salad with roasted cherry tomatoes and salad D - Chicken breast grilled, savoury rice & salad S - chocolate sweet - 2 syns, mullerlight, options ( 3 syns) HEXA - 2 alpen bars HEXB - 2 babybell original I...

Wednesday 2nd May B - 2 alpen light bars, banana, apple I was at a team meeting and had asked them to prepare me something healthy and they gave me bruchetta with fried onions & mushrooms and grilled cheese and ham & grilled cheese and tomato !!! Good news is there was a loads of fruit so I...

Great tip - not ventured for a takeaway yet but at least I know when I do xx

Tuesday 1st May 2012 B - Fruit salad ( melon, 2 x apples) & alpen light L - leftover roast pork, salad, rice D - 2 joes sausages, potatoes, carrots, cabbage and brocolli S - a small chocolate wafer sweet ( 3 syns)

Lots of luck I am sure you can do it ! I think it might take me 3/4 weeks to get under 16 but can't wait unitl I do :)

I picked up 20 cupcakes to give my team a wee treat and now all I acn think about is the cupcakes in my car :) Think I will go to bed and try and forget :)

SO picked up the SOW basket tonight and it was full of fruit which was amazing but I do notice people dont put fresh fruit in - quite a few bashed apples and lots of spotty bananas - but hey I am on fruit salad for the next few days :) someone very kindly put a pack of hifi bars in, 2 hifi...

jade you are doing amazingly well :) Congrats hun and keep it up xx

That is amazing ! Well done :happy096:

STuffed pork and veg from the summer recipe book :) Pork fillet stuffed with mixed herbs and pepper with some potatoes and veg :)

Afternoon girlies ! Hope you are all doing well and big hugs to Becs xxx :patback: Well another week survived being on SW plan and overall not doing too badly - Thought I was going havea BIG wobble the other night but just sent myself to my bed :) Really nervous about WI and no idea why but...

From a wet and windy Scotland here is my planned menu for today. WI day at 7pm and I know it's silly but I like to keep it light until WI :) I am aiming for 1st tonight so please keep everything crossed for me :) B - Fruit ( melon, grapes, 2 kiwi & apple) L - pepper & chive falafels with salad...

Sunday 29th April B - Fitatta made with 2 eggs, 2 bacon & 1 babybell) + mullerlight + pear S - 2 aplen lights, pear, 2 banana's, grapes, small milybar - 3.5 syns L - left over chicken curry, rice D - Stuffed pork, peppers

Where did you get it hun ??

Fritatta made with 3 bacon medallions, tomatoes and 2 eggs ...

Saturday 28th April B - 2 egss scrambled, small tin beans, 2 bacon medallion, pear S - mullerlight, 2 banana's, pear, options ( 3 syns) D - Chicken curry ( chicken ,spices, garlic, chicken stock, onions, carrots) & Basmati rice

Friday 27th April Another busy day but had lunch with me this time :) B - 2 aplen light, mullerlight, melon, pear L - Savoury rice, salad, tomatoes S - Pear, mullerlight, alpen light ( 3 syns) D - FF noodles, chicken breast, roasted veg ( courgette, BNS, onion) with balsamic My OH has just...

2 joes sausages, sw chips, beans and cheese - not a well balanced diet but lovely tonight xxx

Thursday 26th April Well had an interesting day Started off by leaving my lunch at home so didnt really eat too much today - Thank god for a manically busy day..... What a change from a few weeks ago when I would have just bought something full of butter, bread, oil etc and a packet of crisps...

Home made cottage pie ( e/l mince, onions, carrots, oxo, potatoes & swede topping) with carrots, brocolli and and a few SW chips. Then a mint muller.... yum :)

Congratulations on the loss and hope you have a fabby time on holiday xxx

Wednesday 25th April B - 2 alpen bars, strawberries, raspberries L - Chicken, savoury rice, roasted tomatoes, salad ( Rocket, watercress, beetroot) S - Mullerlight D - Cottage pie, SW chips, carrrots & brocolli

You have done amazing so far xxxx

Good luck for tomorrow xx

Woooo well 2.5lbs off - Of course I would love to have lost more but thats 12.5lbs off so aiming for my 1st next week :) Tuesday 24th April B - Yoghurt, apple and 2 alpen light bars (HEXA) L - Pasta, fresh tomato sauce, salad S - Baked potato and beans, options ( 3 syns), 2 babybells ( HEXB) D...

What you have to keep reminding yourself is that this is a way of life we are trying to create for ourselves and that is not easy ! In the real world we will have ups n downs but my main challenge is to have a few bad days and not a few bad months ( well 14 for me to be exact :) ) lose it at...

Great for STS and not a gain so you have to get right back into it :) I had a strangew few days where I just wanted to east everything in sight and then Monday / Tuesday where I didnt want to eat during the day at all :S Anyway - had some rice, chicken and tomatoes tonight and will get back...

Hmmm cottage pie xx

LOADS of luck xxxxx

Monday 23rd April Good morning :) woke up a bit tired this morning wit the start of a headache but hopefully it wont come to much :) So plans for today: - B - Fruit bowl - 1/4 melon, 2 kiwis, apple L - Pasta with home made pasta sauce ( courgette, mushrooms, onions, garlic, tomatoes) D-...

Awww I am sure you will :) I am going to get up and do 30 day shred tomorrow i think - try and burn as much as I can :) xx

I just had a Joes pork and chilli burger, sw chips, onions, tomatoes and my HEX cheese :)

Awww im sure you will be fine ! Isnt it amazing how you reliase how bad some things tatste when you dont have them for a while ?? What day is WI ? I am tomorrow and feeling a bit nervous ...... fel like I want to eat a HUGE piece of chocolate today but resisting so far :)

Lots of luck for your journey xxx