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    bad weekend!!

    Thanks! I was getting confused with the 5g and 15g thing, but I get it now. Just been reading quite a few posts, I love this forum xx
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    bad weekend!!

    thanks guys! well they stopped at 1pm today so not that bad! i never thought it would stop though. Definately lesson learnt!! so does that mean if I only eat low fat things then those symptoms will not occur?
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    bad weekend!!

    Hi I am new to xenical, I have only been taking them for 5 days and I had a really bad weekend and I am now paying the price. The tangoing started last night around 7pm and is still happening today. I just wondered how long it lasts for as it is disgusting. (I know I bought it all on myself but...
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    I need to share my success!!!

    That is brilliant well done! can't wait until i get into the 9 stone zone! I was over the moon when i got in the 10 stone zone, had not been there for a while lol! just love slimming world its so fab!! xx
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    I did it!!!

    welldone thats brill news.you must be over the moon xx
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    skinny jeans!

    Well after being a bit naughty over xmas and pretty much eating what I wanted, I felt a bit disheartened, until ... I went to a designer shop and managed to fit comfortably into a size 12 Jane Norman skinny jeans!! I am soooo happy! I was too scared to try before but thought oh well and they fit...
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    I just dont see how it works!!

    basically it limits your fat content! so less fat = fat burning from your body! no magical formula! just common sense! took me ages to get my head around it but it does work!! i promise! i have lost nearly two stone! i have gone from being overweight to a healthy bmi! am so happy! i love this...
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    MONDAY WEIGHERS

    well done to all you losers and good luck to those who still have weigh in! I lost 1 and a half this week! And my BMI is now classed as healthy and not overweight!! woohoo!!
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    Monday weighers!

    I have lost 1.5 pounds this week and got my one a half stone award! so am really pleased! been back at uni and doing loads of walking so think this helps with my loss!! Yeah Mrs V at least you did not gain, I am sure you will have a great loss next week!! Well done everyone else for your losses...
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    Monday Weighers

    Well done Kelly and everyone else! that is great!! I only lost half a pound this week, but it is my star week and over weekend I had a dominos pizza with all the extras, then yesterday went to harvestor and had a burger and chips and cake etc! so kind of lucky I lost at all!!
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    Ive been given the news i didnt want to hear......

    I am sorry to hear that hun! My partner gets tendonitus in his wrist! His has improved though since I have been with him, so fingers crossed yours will improve too. Good luck xx
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    New Mullerlights!!!!!! [I think!]

    I think the vanilla and orange with dark choc sprinkles are free but I am sure the cherry ones are not! Think thats what I have read in posts before!
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    chilli

    I do actually find that when I have spicy food with chilli in I do tend to have the best losses! But I cannot say it is definately through the chilli or some other factors! why don't you try it and see how you go! you never know you may be surprised xx
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    Anyone seen squiddie???

    Yeah I was thinking the same thing too! seems strange with her not being around. Hope she is ok x
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    Extra Easy First WI Result on EE

    well done Sarah Jayne I am really glad it worked for you xxxx
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    portions

    The thing about slimming world is that you can have big portions unlike other diets!! as long as the food is free. I have massive portions, on a green day I have tons and tons of rice, pasta etc, about 3 times over what the packet recommends! The key is to just eat until you are nicely full, not...
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    o/t Facebook?

    Mine has been running fine! none of you have the application fan check do you? I know loads of people who have had problems with it and it affects their facebook! Mine was playing up but once I removed it it runs fine! x
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    can it be done

    I quit smoking too and did not gain anything! I am also on medication which is thought to stop slimming world working but it still works a treat for me! just keep lots of healthy snacks available so if you feel like putting a cig up to your mouth you replace it by healhty syn free food! or just...
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    Syns - do I have to have them every day

    I know some people have been advised at their groups to not save them up for the end of the week and have between 10 - 15 syns per day but I find that really difficult because if I was having that many a day I would over eat and gorge myself! so I usually have about 2 - 5 a day and then save the...
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    Extra Easy I need to pick your brains

    My friend made these once and they were quite nice, it was sausages in a balsamic glaze, they were sticky and very appetising. They were also easy to make and of course syn free when you use Morrisons eat smart sausages and balsamic vinegar!! I sent my friend an email but she has not replied...
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    Extra Easy New week....New start....!

    I did not believe EE would work either but I tend to mix my days up as just doing the EE plan on its own did not work for me, wich was a shame. I either gained or STS when I did it. But everyones different. I agree with what everyone is saying though you should definately use your super free...
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    Monday Weighers!

    Same here I lost 1 lbs and have now reached my club ten! am soooo chuffed because I have been REALLY bad this week! Well done Everyone else too xx
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    New medical research about dieting

    That is really interesting, thank you for sharing it with us!!
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    Scales recommendations please!

    I use the Hanson white didgital scales with deep bowl from Argos, they cost £17.99 and work perfectly! they are digital and easy to use! I swear by them xxx Buy Hanson White Digital Scale with Deep Bowl. at Argos.co.uk - Your Online Shop for .
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    OT - sleeping tablets

    I am an awful sleeper! I find it so hard to sleep. I think I am nocturnal lol! I find it really easy to nap in the day but at night its like my mind is so active. I have tried all sorts such as nytol etc! they don't do a thing for me. I buy melatonin! they are brilliant, they help regulate sleep...
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    sw @home

    As for scan bran you can get it from Holland and Barrats health food store. It is about £1.40 or so I think. I ahve only ever got the hi fi bars once, I got the chocolate and orange ones. They were yummy. However I usually buy Alpen light and have two. They are cheaper and are easier to get hold...
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    o/t pregnant and sore throat :(

    You are very welcome! glad it helped!! xx
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    sw @home

    I do mine completely from home. I bought the 2009 edition of the slimming world book as an e book from ebay, only cost a few pounds. I also got my hi fi bars from there too lol! I use this site
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    o/t pregnant and sore throat :(

    No problem glad to be able to help! sorry did not reply earlier was at my parents having dinner cooked for me lol!! I use 2 tablespoons of honey, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and boiling water. I just mix them together in a small mug and then alter it to how sweet you like it (you can add a bit...
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    Syn free bacon cheese-burger and cajun spiced wedges

    I have them aswell lol! they are luvvly! think I prefer my homemade ones to the processed crap you buy ready made!! love the cajun wedges too!! and a big pile of salad next to it!
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    o/t pregnant and sore throat :(

    I used to do it every four hours if I could. As long as you don't swallow it I am sure it is safe to do it when you want. I used to take paracetemol occassionally and my midwife said it was ok, don't use aspirin or ibruprofin though. This may help take the edge off the sore throat. I hate sore...
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    I THINK IM PREGNANT!!!! yay!!

    aww congrats! I am sure you will be fine with this pregnancy! I lost my first baby but then went on to have another perfectly healthy one a year later!! then another one 9 years later lol!! the lines on all my pregnancy tests have always been really faint, perhaps you could get one of those...
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    Don't tell the bride?

    Yeah I am obsessed with this program partly becuase me and my OH have set our date for wedding and are looking at venues now!! I remember on one episode it made me cringe that the groom got a size 14 girl to try on a dress for a size 6 bride lol! was glad he realised it needed taking in!! I also...
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    o/t pregnant and sore throat :(

    Hi first of all congratulations on your brilliant news!! you must be so happy!! I had my second little boy 16 months ago now, but I was still studying at Uni throughout my pregnany so I was prone to coughs and colds!! especially freshers flu lol! It is definately best to stay away from over...
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    What was your first week loss

    Mine was 4 LBS but it has slowed down a lot since then!!
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    big gain for me

    I agree, when it was my cousins wedding I put on 2 lbs but then lost it and another half a pound the week after. Was worth losing one weeks hard work for the good time I had at the wedding!!
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    What does 1lb of fat look like?

    yeah I thought of that yesterday when I was carrying my 15lb nephew around!! its crazy lol!!
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    Monday Weighers!

    well done kelly thats great!! I have lost 2.5 lbs this week so into my stone award!! am well happy! even went to mablethorpe for weekend and resisted ice creams etc and went on lots of walks!! must have helped lol!! good luck to everyone else xxx
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    GOOD LUCK TO MONDAY WI's...

    well done all you losers!! I only lost 1/2 pound this week, but have had a bit of a naughty week and weekend so still grateful I lost at all lol!!
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    Weight Watchers syns

    weight watchers sour cream Hi can anyone tell me the syn value of weight watchers sour cream please??
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    MONDAY weighers

    A few weeks ago I thought I had gained 5lbs however when it evened out I had actually only gained approx 2 lbs, but I did overeat loads over two days. I am sure you have not gained this much and next weigh in this will show.!!
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    HEALTHY A CHOICE

    I only use mine on cheese! not bothered about milk or tea, coffee etc!!
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    MONDAY weighers

    1 LB loss for me this week!!
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    What are your biggest temptations?

    Mine are 1. wine 2. pizza take away 3. lunch out - preferably a tuna, cheese melt panini with loads of extra mayo and chips lol! 4. pate and loads of white french bread 5. doughnuts!!
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    MONDAY WEIGHERS

    I lost 2.5 lbs this week, got rid of that 2 lbs I put on from last week after having weekend off, so very happy!!
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    Any go-it-alone SW-ers buy the magazine?

    I always buy the magazine I think it is brill, I have made quite a few of the recipes and the articles give me inspiration too.
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    OMG!! :D

    congratulations that is such great news!!!
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    Monday weighers

    Hi thanks aliflower i actually weighed myself this morning after massive dominos pizza had digested and I have only really gained 2 lbs which I am happy about because I knew I ran the risk. I went straight back on the diet yesterday and went food shopping for all slimmign world stuff so I am...
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    Monday weighers

    well done to everyone who have lost. wish i could say the same. I had sat and sunday off from diet and managed to put on 5 lbs! so that means all my three weeks of all the hard work has been undone!! and to top it all off my partner has been laid off work due to lack of material so no income...
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    i have something so exciting to tell you!

    wow that is great!! slimming world definitely needs promoting it is just so brilliant!!
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    So sad today

    so sorry for your loss. Lots of hugs to you at this sad time!!
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    whats for dinner tonight?

    I am having half of a weight watchers pizza - 10 syns (will be heaven because have not had any pizza in nearly 6 weeks, and it is my absolute fav food of all time!!) with red onion, ham, mushrooms, green peppers and mixed herbs all added on!! with slimming world chips and beans! can't wait. Oh...
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    Good Luck Monday Weighers!

    I lost 2 lbs this week!! am happy because felt bloated and its star week!!
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    anybody have a receipe for a syn free white sauce for lasagne?

    Yeah I think I will def give the cheese sauce packet a try! just the thought of the quark and fat free fromage frais is turning my stomach lol!!
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    anybody have a receipe for a syn free white sauce for lasagne?

    StaceyUK is that 5.5 syns for whole sauce or per serving? I made on with fat free fromage frais, quark, 2 eggs and nutmeg and was not very impressed! it was too bland, nothing like the real thing!!
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    OMG!!!!!!!!!

    wow thats brill bet you are well chuffed!! congrats and good luck at the final!!
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    Low syn burgers

    You could make your own burgers, by using extra lean mince, onion finely chopped, seasoning and then do them on the bbq. They will be free on original and extra easy. You could have them with a 57g wholemeal roll as your healthy extra B choice and maybe top it with cheese and your healthy extra...
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    my 9th week weigh in!!

    thats great news congrats!!!
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    Laurging cow extra light triangles!?!?

    yeah I have decided to do it with my HE B too!! I don't see the harm either! I have not done it before but can't see it making that much difference!!
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    tesco stir fry sauce in a packet

    ok thanks! I will do, I am still a bit of a newbie lol!!
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    tesco stir fry sauce in a packet

    I want to make a stir fry using this sauce it is the tesco chinese stir fry sauce which has in it soy sauce, garlic and ginger. I know that all these are free on the diet, however I cannot find it in the tesco food directory as being synned or free? when I look at the ingrediants I am confused...
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    Laurging cow extra light triangles!?!?

    ok thanks, sure this once wont hurt lol!!!
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    Laurging cow extra light triangles!?!?

    so if I wanted to I could have 21g of low fat cheddar and 3 extra light cheese triangles throughout the day or does it have to be all of the same thing??
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    5lb loss this week!

    wow well done!!
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    Pole dancing lessons.

    I really want to try it too, like you said it makes you ultra toned, one of my friends does it. I was going to join the society at university, where they meet each week and do it, however I felt too self concious lol! maybe when I lose the weight!!
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    Monday Weighers

    well done everyone!!
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    syns in prawn cocktail??

    maybe I will avoid that then for starter lol!!
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    lean steak mince???

    yeah there is a loophole in the law that says something like if you don't call it extra lean mince or something then it does not have to be extra lean. They tested one of sainsburys lean minces claiming to be extra lean, however it had more fat than the standard economy mince!! crazy!! I get...
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    syns in prawn cocktail??

    I shall ask them to do that, thanks!!
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    syns in prawn cocktail??

    I am going for a meal tonight and just wondered how many syns are in a prawn cocktail from a restaurant. I cannot find the sauce (marie rose) anywhere in my food directory. I am on an extra easy day so the prawns and the salad in it will be free, but I guess the sauce is going to be quite high...
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    Ahem... bad weekend...

    yeah happy belated birthday!! you are definately allowed to indulge on your birthday!! I have said to myself I am going to stick to the plan rigidly, however for special occasions, like my cousins wedding coming up in two weeks I am going to enjoy myself and eat what I want. At least I am not...
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    lucky week!!

    Thanks again for your comments!! my OH nearly didnt make it to put the lottery on, so glad he did lol! yeah I think it will def go towards a new wardrobe lol! but I will have to wait, hopefuly got a lot more to lose yet!! just really pleased slimming world is working, I must admit I was really...
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    lucky week!!

    aww thanks!!!
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    lucky week!!

    I am having a great week this week, first we win £514 on the lottery on saturday night, we got 3 hot picks and 4 on the actual lottery. Secondly I have just weighed myself and I have lost 2 lbs this week even though I went over my syns, so now I have my first 1/2 stone award...
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    Muller Lite

    yeah I love those and the toffee ones!! gorgeous!!
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    Eating Out Guide - thread or forum??

    yeah this would be great!!
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    pictures tonight

    I dont know guess its just association! plus when all you can smell is popcorn it gets a bit tempting, like in a supermarket and the smell of freshly baked bread!! It will be weird for me when I go on Monday because I usually have a large mag of white malteesers and a large nachos with two...
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    pictures tonight

    me and my partner are going to the cinema next monday so I am going to take 2 alpen light choclate and fudge cereal bars, and use as my healthy extra B. That way its like I am having sweets, but being good lol!! or you could take a ready made snack of your choice, which is low in syns! I might...
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    Ryvita Queries

    dam i just bought the wrong ones!! could not see the wholegrain ones in tesco, oh well!!
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    Need ideas for dinner out.

    I have not decided which day I will be on yet. Probably green so using the meat as healthy B choice or I might do extra easy so I can use both! good idea about the sauce thing, think they make it from scratch there as they say you may have to wait a while for your food.
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    Need ideas for dinner out.

    Next Monday me and my partner are going out for dinner before going to the cinema. We are going to this restaurant called ilrosso in Mansfield, you can get the menu on their website so I had a look and want a starter and main meal for as little syns as possible. What do people think? I was...
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    What are we all having for Dinner tonigh...

    I am on a red day and having chicken and bacon frittata with new potatoes, broccoli and asparagus. All syn free and for pudding, strawberries with sweetener and fat free natural yoghurt, it is cooking and nearly ready as i type!!
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    Mug Shots - what a diet saver!

    yeah i think it applies to the ones that say less than 1 percent fat!!
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    Mug Shots - what a diet saver!

    you can buy them from most supermarkets, they are like cuppa soups but with pasta in them. You pour them into a mug and then add boiling water and stir, then leave for 5 mins. They are very nice and they fill me up, I often have thm as a snack. But we careful not all of them are free. I know the...
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    Monday weigh ins

    I have lost a 1lb this week, really wanted that extra half a pound to take me to my 1/2 stone! oh well :(
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    Diet Coke

    yeah I drink alot of robinsons no added sugar apple/blackcurrent aswell!! but not quite as obsessed with that as I am with coke lol!
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    wii fit

    I have it and went on it once lol! I find it hard to fit it in with looking after my 13 month old who wants undivided attention lol! hopefully when he goes to nursery in october and I go back to uni I might use it more! (or I might make up more excuses like lots of coursework lol) who knows we...
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    Diet Coke

    I used to drink diet coke all the time, but now I am obsessed with coke zero and pepsi max, maximum taste and zero sugar!! lol!! I have to have my daily coke fix and can easily get through 2 litre bottles everyday lol! my mum buys diet coke so when we go to hers I have that and its like drinking...
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    Is this a suitable alternative?

    lol i have not gone that far yet! i probably use about 20 sprays when I cook stuff, but thats for me and my partner, so 10 sprays, 10 cals not bad compared to how much oil I used to pour over my food lol!! was so shocked when I read the calories in it!!
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    nn89's 1.5st on pics!

    I can't see the pics for some reason :( but I am sure you look great!!!
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    Is this a suitable alternative?

    can you use as many sprays of fry light as you want and it still be free?
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    Stopped losing weight on SW because........

    Awww congratulations! thats great news!!
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    Did I or Didn't I?

    well done!! I am aiming for 1.5lbs this week to get me my half stone award! will be well happy when i get that so well done for getting a stone award! you go girl!!
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    Can I mix extra easy with red/green days?

    great can have a nice snack afterwards!! thanks for that!!
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    Can I mix extra easy with red/green days?

    thanks thats great!! i shall go and put my spud on then lol!!
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    Can I mix extra easy with red/green days?

    I am on the basic red/green days for this week, would I be able to have an extra easy day today or do you have to just do it per week? I really want to have a jacket potatoe with tuna and extra light mayo for lunch, so I would need either the potatoe as a HE B or the tuna as a HE B. However I...
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    What could you not live without on plan?

    mine is def muller lights and fry light!!
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    Does your Partner make staying on plan difficult?

    My partner is sort of following it with me so when I cook the recipes he eats them too. He says he actually enjoys the meals too. When he is at work he takes a salad but I tell him if he wants a snack from the canteen then he can, just don't tell me about it lol!! He knows how much it means to...
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    Morrison's eat smart sausages

    thanks I shall give it a try, can't hurt and if I dont get on with it I can always swap back to basic red/green.
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    Morrison's eat smart sausages

    I am thinking of starting extra easy next week as it looks easier to follow. How would you syn these sausages for that I am confused? also can you do extra easy for as long as you want? or is it for a few weeks only?
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    Has anyone tried Lipobind?

    my friend took them and she said they seemed ok, but the diet she had to stick to was ridiculous, she soon gave up and put the weight back on. They are expensive too! I dont agree with quick fixes, hard graft will get you the results and allow you to maintain the results in the long run.
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    How many syns do you have each day?

    I usually have about 3 a day but then save the rest up and have them at the weekend, by having a few glasses of wine and a bag of crisps or whatever!! :)
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    Lets introduce outselves.

    Hi all my name is Lauren and I am 27 from Mansfield, Notts. I live with my fiance of 3 years and my two sons, one who is 9 and one who is 13 months (big age gap hey lol). I am currently taking a year out from my law degree and will go back in Oct for my final year. I decided to join slimming...
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    I had my check up scan today x :(

    I totally understand how you feel! I had two miscarriages but have also gone on to have two gorgeous healthy children in between. Things will get easier, and never worry about crying, its good to grieve and people should understand that. Stay strong and I am sure you will go on to have a healthy...
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    Walls Twisters

    wow thats brill! i was out with my kids the other day and they had ice creams and my partner but i thought they would contain loads of syns! i was eyeing up the twister too because I used to love them when i was a kid! now I know that next trip to the park I shall buy one lol!!
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    Morrison's eat smart sausages

    I had the cumberland ones today on bbq!! they were very nice!!
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    HELP

    Hi welcome!! I am pretty new here myself too!!
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    HAPPY 1st JULY TO EVERYONE....

    Yeah I agree!! well said Donnie!!
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    very low fat fromage frais!

    Hi I just wondered where you can find very low fat fromage frais? I only seem to be able to find low fat, like the asda be good to yourself, less than 1 percent fat varieties. Is this the lowest in fat that they do? does this count as very low fat?:eek:
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    healthy extra for king prawns on green day?

    Thanks for replies, I shall just use the pack and enjoy!!!
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    healthy extra for king prawns on green day?

    Hi I have just started on the slimming world diet, I downloaded the info from the net as did not have time or money to go to classes each week. I wondered if anyonw can help me. I want to make a stir fry with king prawns on a green day, however on the list of healthy extras it says you are...
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