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Hi all, finished my first week on induction and lost 5.5lbs. I am very pleased but I am 240 so i wasr expecting a little more to be honest. Any tips for increasing the loss next week? Thanks xxx

Hi all, I'm thinking of starting Atkins after messing around with slimming world for years. I'm 17 stone and get married in 4.5 months! Is Atkins the fastest way to loose weight quickly? Any tips/success stories to start me off please? Thanks in advance xx

Hi all, I've got a piece of smoked cod and another piece of smoked haddock, any suggestions what to have with them please? Thanks xx

hi all, does anyone know if you can re-heat noodles in the microwave as part of a stir fry or something? I mean the dried noodles that are free. I want re-heat some leftovers from last night. many thanks

Hi all, has anyone done success express and had a good loss then the next week after reverting back to the normal SW plan had a very small loss or even a gain? Many thank in advance Cx

Hi all, has anyone done success express and had a good loss then the next week after reverting back to the normal SW plan had a very small loss or even a gain? Thanks in advance Xx

Thank you :-)

Morning all, Are bananas and corn on the cob super free? Thanks

Wow well done! Inspirational :-)

That's not nice at all, i can understand you being annoyed! The 'jokes' really only seem to be funny to the people who aren't trying to improve their health by loosing weight don't they!? This is the main reason I don't tell people I'm on SW coz their jokes don't make me laugh! Xx

I've been doing it alone for ages and ended up heavier as I have no discipline so if I stayed the same or put on then there was no one to have to explain it too so I just forgot about it and reach for a biscuit! I joined group 7 weeks ago and I got my stone award last night! Group is...

I weighed my take away! And...... It was more than twice the weight than in the slimming world guide - OMG. I knew it would be but now at least I can count my takeaway properly and protect my weight loss! Watch out for this one guys!

I had the spaghetti oceana when I went over Easter. I had it without the cheese as I'm not a Lover of cheese and it was really lovely.

I don't think you have to use your healthy extras if you don't want to. I'm sure my consultant said don't force them I.e make a cheese butty just coz you think you have to use them. I know you cant save them or carry them over. Maybe someone more experienced can confirm?

Thank you very much for your reply, it makes perfect sense. What a relief! Thanks

Hi All, I might be being really dense here but i bought some Hi-Life Choc and Caramel cereal bar's last night at group and i have had 2 today as my healthy extra B but do i also need to count them as 3 syns each?! I am confused as to what is correct- a. They are 2 healthy extra B's and that's...

Hi all, I went to a chinese restaurant last night and I had beef in oyster sauce. SW says the syns for chicken in oyster sauce is 4.5 syns, do you think i can use that value for my beef and oyster sauce? Beef and mushroom is also 4.5 syns if that's any use! Thanks in advance.

Thanks for your replies. It definitely seems like a legitimate way to syn things with no free food and as you say SW have said it themselves! Hmmm don't know why my C was so against it, very strange. Thanks for the advice, I'll carry on using the rule :-)

I really don't think you should be charged the same amount for a drop in group that doesn't do image therapy! May as well weigh in at Boots and save your money, it sounds a bit dodgy to me! Glad to hear you've joined a proper group! I've been messing around doing it myself for ages but I...

I was telling my sw consultant about the 1 syn per 20 kcals theory and she wasn't very keen. She didn't support that theory and said it could be hiding extra syns or doing me out of syns! Not sure what other consultants views are but she was fairly strong about this one. Just thought I'd pass...

Congratulation, you must feel great!

I count mine weekly. I didn't think you could do this but our consultant said its whichever works best for you and helps you stay on track.

Thanks for all your responses. I'll just go with the 1 syns for 20 kcal and work it out from there. Thank you

Wow congratulations, that's amazing!

Happy Easter to all. I am getting really frustrated coz I can't seem to find the information I'm after anywhere :-( I basically have Cadbury Easter eggs that I want to separate the shell into a weighed amount so I can keep track of my syns. I'm finding all sorts of Easter related syn...

Thanks for your advice! I was very happy I made this choice and it was lovely as well, I would defo recommend it :-) thanks again x

Hi all, I went to Frankie and Bennys today for lunch and I had spaghetti Oceana while my friends tucked into three courses! It comes with cheese on the side salad but I got it without the cheese as I'm not a cheese fan. Here is what slimming world website says about it Spaghetti Oceana (lite...

Thanks, I just made it with the baking tray as you said and it turned out fine. Too late to eat any so will taste test tomorrow!

Hi all, I've just bought all the ingredients and really looking forward to make this roulade tonight but just realised i don't have a Swiss roll tin! I do however have a baking tray that is 15mm(3/4 inch) deep. Do you think I could use this instead? Thanks in advance x

Thanks everyone for your support. I think I will definitely stay to group as much as I can, I am actually looking forward to next week and you're totally right about not having a fat night! I come home, eat a light meal then head to bed then start fresh in the morning. I'm excited to see where...

Soooo after my first week i lost 4.5lbs last night and i stayed to group......and i really enjoyed it lol! Think this is the way forward for me. Thanks for your support and good luck to you all.

This happened to me yesterday too! I was getting so frustrated with it, will try agin tomorrow x

Hi all, This might be a daft question but its My first week going to group so I don't wanna mess it up! Anyway my bf got some chips from the chippy and I had 3 chips from him. How do u syn these for my food diary? Thanks

Hi all, Well I joined a group tonight and Im really glad I did. The consultant was lovely and everyone was really welcoming, the experience was much better than I remembered from last time so maybe this is the group for me. I bought a 12 week countdown so I've got no excuse now! Here I go...

Ahhh ok I see what you mean now. Fingers crossed I will enjoy it on Tuesday and stick with it! Will let you know. Thanks for all your replies xx

Thanks for all your advice everyone. I have decided I an going to go on Tuesday, I've got to do something to shift this weight! Thanks again :-)

Thanks for ur replies everyone. Ive Seen a few posts where people have said their meetings last 2 hours even 3 hours! I get up at 5.30am to go to work and don't get home till 7pm after a 3 hour all round commute, so I don't fancy a two hour meeting after a long day! I just don't have that spare...

Thanks for all your advice. How long do group sessions normally last and how much do they cost these days? Thank you

Hi all, I've been Messing about with SW for a few years now and I am now heavier than ever! Ive been doing it alone at home, on and off for ages. I did join a group once but only went a few times because I bottled it when I'd had a bad week and didn't go back. I clearly need to do something as...

We don't par boil or peel and they are lovely. I saw them being sold in Asda last week. They're yummy.

Many thanks!

I have the 340ml can, does anyone know the syn value for this size please? Many thanks in advance x

Thanks for the advice guys x

Hi all, Not done a red day for ages and just wondering if jacket potatoes are free on red days? Many thanks

Thank you, I don't know why it mentions mango coz there was definitely not mango on it lol! It was nice but not really worth the syns!

Thank you. I haven't cooked this for ages so I had forgotten. I made a batch on Sunday and have been having it for lunch in work with spinach. It's so yummy so great to know there are no syns :-)

Hi all, Can someone please give me the syns for Asda lime and coriander chicken breasts please? The value below are for half a pack = one breast. Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/2 pack (175g) Amount per Serving Calories 290 Total Fat 17.7g Saturated Fat 2g Sodium 190mg Total Carbohydrate...

Can anyone tell me how many syns is in this receipe please?

Thanks for your help guys. 10.5 syns is a bit steep but they are gorgeous.

Hi all, does anyone know the syn value for this choc bars? many thanks in advance.

Hi Becky, sorry it was the 95g baps, thanks so much for finding that for me, much appreciated.

Hi all, can anyone pls give me the syn value for one of these baps. Values per bun 220 cals 3.6g sugars 3.4g fat 1.3g sat fat 0.7g salt many thanks

Sometimes (not often) i dont have any super free in a meal and think ill eat a fruit salad afterwards but then i am too full and dont feel like eating just for the sake of it, but then i havent followed the EE rule!!!!

Thank you :-)

Zizzi and Gusto - i've also posted this in eating out forum as wasn't sure the best place for it to be! Hi all, I am going out for two Italian meals over the weekend (:confused:) I was thinking of skipping the garlic bread and starters and just having the Linguini garlic prawns with tomatoes...

Hi all, I am going out for two Italian meals over the weekend (:confused:) I was thinking of skipping the garlic bread and starters and just having the Linguini garlic prawns with tomatoes, chilli and rocket @ Gusto and Linguine Gamberi Sautéed large tiger prawns with santos tomatoes...

Hi all, I've searched the forums but no luck, i was wondering if anyone knew the syn value for duck and pineapple from the chinese. I took all the fat off the duck and to be honest there was so much pineapple that I only ate half! Thanks

Thanks for all your lovely comments guys, it has given me the boost to carry on!!

Hi all, I HATE shopping, I just don't have the shopping gene. Anway, I made a vow not to buy any clothes until I'd lost some weight and I am going on holiday in a few weeks so I went holiday shopping today and got loads and loads of stuff all in size 14!!!!! I was buying size 18 a few months...

Thanks for the info. The more you wee, the more you're loosing!!! I kinda won't mind getting up at 1am and 4am to go to the loo if it means i am getting slimmer!!!

I'm having beef marinated in soy sauce with dried crushed chilli peppers, lots of stir fry veggies and noodles - all free on EE. Yum Yum!!!

I think might get some babybels as a snack and use them as my HEA rather than wasting my hea allowance. The flexi-syn day wasn't that huge and i had very little syns for the rest of that week as i syn weekly. Nevermind, these things happen I suppose and at least it was a loss. Thanks for...

I am so glad that you said that because i have the same problem. Never ever suffered with this before but literally have the weakest bladder ever these days!

Hi all, I've just been thinking about how I don't always have my HEB each day and I only use my HEA for milk in tea and I only have 1 cup a day if that, so effectively I am not having my HEA either. I know HE are to ensure a healthy diet but how much affect does it have on weight loss if you...

Great thanks! They are lovely!!!

Thanks for your responses. I know it's in the past but i syn weekly so i wanted to know. I'll higher the amount of syns i had allocated and go from there. WI day is on Friday so I'll soon find out. Thanks again.

HI all, I hope this is free on a red day. Can someone please confirm. Tesco Piri Piri Chicken Style Mini Breast Fillets. per 100g Cals 135 Sugar 5.4g Fat 1.1g Sat fat 0.2g Salt 1g Portion size 200g Many thanks

Anyone out there?? lol. Any advice from more experienced SW members would be greatly appreciated. I always worry when I have to "guess" syns that I am being too lenient. Thanks in advance.

Hi all, I was just after a bit of advice really or a bit of confidence in my syns. I do EE and I was away at the weekend and had to kind of guess my syn values. I was just wondering if you would kindly have a look and let me know if you think I have synned enough. Lamb shank, creamy mash and...

Thanks for the syn value, they are quite high. We bought the mutlipack anyway because my oh will just eat them for his lunch. They are just thin crinkly crisps but they are yummy!

Hi all, I use to love these crisps and had totally forgotten about them until i saw them on offer at the weekend. I have searched for the syn value but no luck, does anyone know the syn value for a packet of frisps from a multipack? Many thanks

Thanks for your kind comments everyone. It has really made me happy getting to that milestone!!! Have a lovely weekend all.

Well done :-) Have a lovely holiday!

Yeay i've lost my first stone!!! :D It has taken me a while but I got there in the end. I have now realised that I can't go off plan even for a weekend without it resulting in a gain, which has happened a few times, which is why it has taken me so long to loose the first stone. I am 100% on...

I've always syned weekly, I use most of them at the weekend on takeaway(s!) or a meal out and some alcohol and then just cut back in the week and i get decent losses (-4lbs last week) apart from the weeks were I think blow it and it results in a 2lb gain, i am learning not to do this though...

ooo thanks i'll have a little nosey now. xxx

Hi Guys, can anyone recommend a good red/ee food diary for me to scan for meal ideas? Thanks

Is this any good guys? I bought the reduced salt baked beans and they were disgusting, I couldn't eat them so I am a little dubious about this?

Thanks Eve - i take it the 4.5 syns was for the dressing and i only had half of the dressing so shall i take half to syns?

It was really nice, it came with a sort of tangy dressing and i only had half of the dressing but it was plenty. I am hoping it is low in syns for ee seen as it was just noodles and chicken. I was starving and at a service station - just managed to avoid the Burger King - lol.

Hi all, Could someone please give me the syn value for the above, I am doing EE today - info as follows per 100g 110 kcals Protein 7.5g Carbs 16.3g Fat 1.8g Sat fat 0.4g Fibre 2.1g Portion size 289g many thanks

Hi all, I know chicken in oyster sauce from a takeaway is 4,5 syns on EE but what about special (i.e all the meats)?? Many thanks

Think they only sell it in Tesco.

thanks!

I found the receipe online and it doesnt seem to bad 1 3-pound chicken, cut into 8 to 10 pieces and skinned with skin 1-1/2 cups finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons grated or crushed fresh ginger 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper 1-1/2 pounds...

Hi guys, i know that chicken chow mein is 7 syns on ee and beef is 8.5 syns but what about special chow mein which is a mixture prawns, chicken, beef and pork?? Should i just use the beef chow mein value of 8.5? Many thanks

Hi all, I can find this one the forum and was wondering if i had this in a restaurant on EE, how many syns should i count. Description - Murgi Masala Breast of chicken cooked off the bone in a medium spiced sauce (think it is tomato based but not really saucy) with minced lamb, ground nutmeg...

Excellent, thanks.

Hi all, I had fish and mushrooms for dinner (on a red day) but i had 4 pieces of 400g wholemeal bread using my two HEB. Is this ok, i felt like a right piggy wig! Is it ok to choose two of the same HEB and eat them all together? Thanks

HI all, I am going out for an indian tomorrow (first one since March!) and i always have the mixed kebab for starter which consists of - 2 bite sized pieces of chicken tikki, 1 bite sized piece of lamb tikki, a lamb sheek sausaged shaped thing (no bigger than ur index finger) and a onion...

Thanks Sarah-Jayne, Oh no thats more that what i had hope, extra light mayo is much better value per syn but no as nice!

Can anyone please give me the syn value for the extra light salad cream? many thanks

Thanks guys, its another SW week (i wi on Fridays) so ill see what next week brings. I did feel all * symptons and did wonder if i could have a * week without having a * (lol) thanks for letting me know about that, i'll keep that in mind for next month.

Thanks so much.

Well wi this morning and i lost 3/4 of a pound, which is better than nothing i suppose!

Well done, what a nice surprise!

Hi all, Moan time.... Why is it that last week I didnt count my syns over the weekend (i syn weekly) as i was away for the long weekend, i still made good choices but I didnt count the syns, I lost 2.5 lbs that week. This week it doesnt look like I will loose anything (I wi tomorrow but have...

Can someone please give me the syn value or ideally tell me they are free on EE (!) for the following - Per 100g 139kcal protein 24.8g Carbs 5.7g Fat 1.9g Fibre 0.4g Salt 1.43g Portion size 170g Many thanks

Thats great, thanks so much. They are very spicy, not sure i am a fan!

Hi all, Does anyone know how many syns are in the 200g packet of tandoori chicken filets from Asda (ready to eat). I've got them for lunch tomorrow, hope they arent too many. Thanks

Thanks Avisk, i know what you mean. i opted for the lamb instead and it was lovely!

Thanks very much for this. I havent tried the website but i will have a look later and post the link if i find it.

Hi all, I've searched the forum for the syn values for these ready to eat honey and mustard chicken fillets from Asda but no luck. Can someone please give me the syn value please? Value per 100g 145 kcal Protein 24.5g Carbs 5.6g Fat 2.7g Portion size 200g many thanks in advance.

Thats great, thank you both.

Hi all, does anyone know the syn value of these sausages? Asda Cumberland Sausgae 50% less fat I have tried looking in all the sausage posts but they are not listed! Many thanks

I think i need to change my choice. I syn weekly and tend to use them up over the weekend and go (mainly) syn free in the week but i think this dish would just be too high. What about this one Duo of Lamb Not a great title, admittedly, but it certainly is a great dish. A combination of a...

Hi guys, Going out for lunch on sunday and was planning to have the following. The Club Sandwich £8.95 Slices of smoked chicken with grilled bacon, tomato, lettuce, and mayonnaise, layered in toasted bread with ‘three-times cooked’ chips. I am doing EE and was wondering how many syns to...

The City Kitchen Hi all, I saw these ready meal in tesco yesterday and they looked pretty SW friendly. They were called The City Kitchen and are in a clear plastic container (like a takeaway container). Has anyone tried them or know if they are high in syns? Thanks

Thanks everyone for your comments! Jen - i do EE all the time and had never done red days before. I have been eating the goregous fish from Tesco called smoked river cobbler and it is really cheap for fish. I have had it with two pieces of 400g wholemeal bread and two poached eggs or with some...

Hi all, I am so shocked that I lost 2.5lbs this week as we went camping on Friday of last week until Sunday and I didn't count my syns but tried to eat as best I could but the weekend did include two meals out and a take away on Monday. I decided to do 3 red days (never done these before) to see...

ooo thanks everyone, what a relief! If i had spent 6.5 syns on chicken i would have been gutted! It was lovely, I had it with a salad and it really was delicious. They are on two for £5 in Tesco at the mo. Thanks again

Hi all, I asked for the syn values on the syn forum for Tesco 200g Chilli and Mango Mini Chicken and I gave the following nutritional info Cals 130kcal Protein 27.1g Carbs 3.7g Fat 0.7g Portion size 200g A very helpful memeber did the calculation for me and said it was 6.5 syns on all...

omg 6.5 syns for chicken will greatly upset me lol! thanks for your help, i'll see if anyone can clarify this.

i am confused, obviously the chicken is free but does that mean that the mango and chilli covering is 6.5 syns? I am having a red day today. Thanks

Please see below - thank you. Cals 130kcal Protein 27.1g Carbs 3.7g Fat 0.7g Portion size 200g

thanks for your response. what nutritial values do you need and do you need them per half pack or per 100g? thanks so much

Hi all, Does anyone know the syn values of the Tesco 200g chilli and mango fillets please? many thanks

Is the smoked river cobbler free, even though its smoked? sorry if this is a stupid question! I had it last night with a poached egg on top and it was amazing and very cheap!

Thanks Irene, much appreciated!

Hi all, would some please be able to give me the syn value for the M&S Hot and Spicy chicken slices 200g pack. many thanks

oh no! I ate two pieces of bread as my heb when i could have just had the philly - d'oh! Thanks for letting me know.

Hi all, I have just had 57g of philly light with chives and i thought it was a healthy extra A but reading through other posts I am confused as whether it is a HEA or HEB. Can someone please clarify? Many thanks

Hi all, I want to get fit as well as shed the lbs, so I have joined a gym but I am a bit worried because I have heard about people putting on weight while training at the gym! I am planning on doing the following; Mon - 30 min fat burn on bike Tue - 30 min on eliptical trainer + 30 min...

Oooh thanks Shirleen, wil definately try that out. Yum yum.

Hi all, I used to have special curry with half fried rice, half chips from the chinese at least once a week pre SW. I dread to think how many syns are in that meal, anyone got any ideas? I am hoping the shock will help me resist in future lol! Thanks

Hi Guys, Thank you so much for your responses. Much appreciated.

Hi all, Does anyone know if there are any bread buns I can have as a healthy extra B? I am on EE. many thanks :flirt2:

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Hi all, I know we can have two of the following for a HEA but what about Asda light cheese slices? Do you think it would be the same for the Asda ones? Sainsbury Mellow Lancashire/Red Leicester/Double Gloucester x 1 Kerry Low Low Mature x 2 President Emmental Light x 2 Sainsbury BGTY cheese...

Thanks so much for your help!

Thank you so much for your response, however must have been having a daft moment as I just remembered that we go them from Tesco and not Asda!!! Do you reckon they would be the same i.e. 8 syns? Thanks again

Hi all, Could someone please tell me the syn value for a asda large white burger bun? Anyone know the best buns to have as a healthy extra B? Many thanks in advance.

Thanks for your reply, that’s great news. We adapt recipes to SW all the time and mainly cook free meals but this was just a little treat to use my syns up. Thanks again for your response.

Hi all, Hope you are all having a lovely weekend. My b/f is cooking his gorgeous spag bol tomorrow and I just want to check the syn value before I tuck in (I am doing EE). I have found some of the syn values but I am stuck for a couple of them. Please could someone help me with the ones I am...

After seeing this post i rinsed the peppers before chucking them in the slow cooker and they were completly fine - gorgeous dish!

I cooked this last night and it was amazing. We had it with boiled rice though and no fromage frais or cabbage. One mistake we made was adding half a pint of boiling water to the slow cooker which made it a bit watery. Will definately be cooking this on a regular basis - thanks! (she says...

Thanks guys for all of your replies, it has really given me a boost to carry on! Avisk - I did pass thank you, subject was commercial management - fun fun! lol.

Hey all, This has been my first week back on SW for a while, I started it last year but the timing was bad as I was in my final yr of an MSc and I just ate biscuits all the time while I was studying! Not good at all. However, this time I am pleased to say I have lost 3 lbs in my first week...

Thanks, 5 syns is more than what i was hoping for, but hey ho!

Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone knows how many syns are in one of those ww almond slices? I have searched the ww syn forum but the answer is'nt there. Thanks in advance.

It was a proper pot noodle. OMG 6.5 syns, I was hoping it wasn't that much. Think I will give them a miss lol. Thanks for the responses.

Hi all, Not be on here for a while! I am back on the wagon after too much time enjoying myself eating what I wanted! I am doing EE and just wondering how many syns a pot noodle (curry flavour) had in them? Any ideas? Thanks Sunshine24

I was just thinking the same thing. I cant find it on the sw website. does anyone have any ideas? Thanks in advance

Thank you so much for that. Great news about my password working for two weeks, i never knew that! Cheers

Hi guys, This is my first day back after a 2.5 week binge which happened after one flexi syn night out (never again i tell you!) I skipped my meeting this week as i was too scared to go so i dont have the password. I was wondering if anyone could help me syn my luch which is Marks and Spencers...

Cheers Nat, I really appreciate that. I had it with fried rice last week, i couldn't justify having the chippy chips as they are so high (but yet so yummy) I managed to loose 2 pounds on Tuesday so was happy to adjust my meal and get a good gain. As they say "nothing tastes as good as being slim...

I made a slimming world curry from one of the recipies on here (can't remember exactly which one) but it taste really powdery and rather bitter. Anyone else experienced this and if so do you know how to overcome that problem? Thanks

Thanks for your advice guys, I really appreciate it.I think i just need to loose the guilt factor and relax and enjoy my meal out. I cant believe i use to go to this place at least 2-3 times a month and now i am analysing it so much and I've only been on SW for two weeks lol. I love how my...

Hi all, I have been 100% on plan for two weeks and I have lost 4.5lbs. However I am going for a night out on Friday and we are going for a curry, i have a dilema.... do i have a flexi syn day (well meal) and have my usual favourites or do i count it and try and play catch up all week? I...

Any idea how to syn this from the chippy - mmmm. I am on extra easy. Was thinking of having it with half fried rice/half chips. I haven't eaten any syns these last 3 days as i have been feeling a bit under the weather. Feeling much better now as you may have guessed - lol.

Thanks Sarah-Jayne, my thinking (wishful thinking) is that maybe a chinese beef curry is lower as indian curries are usually creamy. Fingers crossed - lol

Hi all, i was thinking about having my absolute fav from the chippy which is beef curry with half fried rice and half chips! How indulgent but i haven't used most of my syns this week as i have been feeling a little under the weather. Any ideas how to syn this? I could work out the chips/fried...

The Asda gfy greek style natural yoghurt is 1 syn on red and green days for 100g.

This is a great idea, i am disappointed with the lack of eating out/takeaway info on the slimming world website and i often spend ages searching this forum for posts about eating out so this specialist forum is excellent :-) Thanks

well done, that is a fantastic achievement and a great inspiration to us all. Congrats!

Thanks for you answers guys. I suppose i will have to wait until next week to wi for the second time to see what i would loose on a "normal" week. Thanks

oh right, that explains it. oooo what are you going to be doing? I think i would just sit on it and eat - ha ha.

Hi all, i have only just learnt what star week is! I am confused as to how this may affect weight loss. My SW week is from Tuesday to Tuesday, so last week my *star* appeared on Friday and lasted till Monday and then i weighed in on Tuesday. Could my weight loss have been affected by this...

They all sound yummy. I am having pork chilli noodles. I had it with beef last week and it was gorgeous. I just cover the meat with soy sauce and chilli flakes and leave to marinate in fridge for ten mins and then cook the egg noodles and stir fry the meat using fry light and chuck in all on a...

me too, what is a plinther?

Thanks for that Corrina, I was hoping you would say that as I am following EE as well. Glad to know it works so well!!!

wow well done that a fantastic result. Very inspirational to me as I am just on week 2.

ooh yeah a pic is a good idea so i dont look like a complete lemon trying to find it!!! ha ha

i have mugshots when i am too busy at work for lunch. they are really quick and yummy. i had the thai one today and it was lovely!

wow thats amazing well done. what plan are you following by the way?? thanks

ooo i love quavers sandwichs - i want one now!!!! lol

Thanks guys, we have a sainsburys nearby as well so i will have a look there and then if i still cant find it, ill ask!!! Felt like a wally in asda at the weekend, i was just standing in the cheese aisle staring for ages - lol

Hi Tinkerbell, can i ask what sweetner you used? I made a curry last week and it was so bitter and not very nice at all so i am wondering if the sweetner will help make it taste better. I will try your receipe at the weekend as it looks much better than the one i tried! Thanks Sunshine

Where on earth can i buy quark from? I looked in Asda at the weekend and i just could see it!!!! Thanks Victoria

Well, I finally weighed in after my first proper week following the plan 100% and I lost 2.5 pounds!!! Very happy with that after I went to Nando and a wedding at the weekend but I did what a few of you suggested and started with 105 syns and worked my way down rather than 10-15 per day. On the...

i am having mustard chicken from the SW website and SW chips. Its a breast of chicken with a teaspoon of wholegrain mustard smeared on the top and then a slice of parma ham wrapped around it. Pop it in the oven wrapped in tin foil with a bit of lemon juice on it and cook for around 25 mins (I...

thank you, i will count it as 4. I havent had any syns today and dinner is syn free so it shouldnt matter.

Hi all, ive just been given two pieces of dark chocolate which i have eaten (it would have been rude not too!!! Lol) and now i cant find the syn value on the sw website - any ideas guys? Thanks in advance.

great question - i went on friday and had the chips with the peri-peri sprinkle. I am struggling to syn the chips (see post nandos) any ideas as it is not on the website. They were goregous by the way and would really spice up the SW free chips lol!!

Thanks for all of your replies. I went on friday and it was lovely. I am still struggling to syn the chips though. Any ideas how I should do that? I am new to this so i dont want to guessitmate as i dont have the experience and i dont want to get it wrong! thanks again.

Hi all, I am off to Nando's this evening and I normally have Medium half chicken, spicy rice and chips. I looked on the SW website and it said that a breast was 6 and a leg was 2, do you think that means with the skin as well? There wasn't any value for the chips or the spicy rice. Does...

Hi, someone told me that to make the authentic Italian carabonara all you need is spaghetti, bacon and an egg. I have made this twice before and I love it and spag carabonara is my absolute favourite. All i do is cook the bacon and pasta and then add the cooked bacon to the drained pasta and...

Thanks for all your advice guys. You are all so friendly. I promiseI will WI this week and see what happens. I like the idea of 105 per week rather than doing 15 per day, i think it would suit me better. I'll give it a go and see what happens. Thanks again. Lovely to meet you all. xxx

thanks Kaz, thats really helpful

Thanks Ladies, I think a food diary would be a good idea! Thanks for the tips. Have a lovely weekend

Hi Everyone I am doing Extra Easy and i fancy a donner kebab tonight for dinner and i was wondering if i have to syn it and if so how many syns should i allocate? Thanks in advance :)

Hi Everyone, I have been lurking around the forum for a few days now and I thought it was about time i said hello!!! I joined SW a couple of weeks ago but i keep chickening out when it comes to WI as I feel I mess up at the weekend. I am really good in the week and hardly use my syns (but eat...