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  1. The_Petal

    Came clean

    I also think that the photographic evidence idea is brilliant! Hope you don't mind me saying this, but I'm pleased you're not going to keep going to SW to get weighed while doing exante. I used to do SW, and often I was given the feeling that I wasn't doing as well as i should have been...
  2. The_Petal

    4 STONE GONE!

    wowee! that's brilliant!
  3. The_Petal

    Week one weigh in

    Well done! what a great loss!
  4. The_Petal

    Exante is the answer!

    Thank you! I'm sure I will find all the support I need here, you lot are all doing amazingly well! x
  5. The_Petal

    Exante is the answer!

    For me anyway! I thought I'd just say hi to you all, and also say that I'm so pleased I found exante - and this forum! (You are all very inspirational! :D ) I've been dieting for years, and successfully lost just over 3 1/2 stone with Slimming World, but when my weight loss stalled I found...
  6. The_Petal

    How's everyone doing????

    I started last night and have had a 100% day today. Feeling great so far! Hoping that I still feel this good in a few weeks time!
  7. The_Petal

    2 course meal, anything you want!

    louisedan - i was just the same! I was googling everything from nigella's website, to death row meals for inspiration! (death row meals are all just hamburgers and milkshakes, nothing very inspiring there!) It's really, really hard to decide isn't it? I'm sure when I'm there I'll wish I'd...
  8. The_Petal

    2 course meal, anything you want!

    If you could order ANY two courses (main and pud) at a restaurant, what on earth would you choose??? Today me and my lovely OH were offered the chance to attend the NewcastleGatesehead EAT! festival thing in a couple of weeks - every year they do something crazy and food related (eating in the...
  9. The_Petal

    Newbie... (or am I??)

    Welcome back and HUGE congrats!!!! x
  10. The_Petal

    im panicing!

    1 measly syn! You're doing fine Fern! You've had hardly any syns the last couple of days, so 1 that you hadn't planned isn't going to hurt! :D I've been thinking of doing some red days recently too, so i'm really interested in how you're doing - keep us posted and good luck! ;) xxx
  11. The_Petal

    I Crashed!

    Thanks Rosie! My face still has the worst swelling - i'll try some ice and stop talking to rest it, but not sure about a bandage and elevation on my face! I guess it's already elevated, (being on the top of my body!) but if I put a bandage on am I not going to look like the invisible man as...
  12. The_Petal

    I Crashed!

    Thanks for all your kind words! Today I look like the elephant man - my whole right hand side of my face is really swollen up and puffy. Not great when you're a teacher. What's good for reducing swelling? Is it ice, or am i too late for that since it happened yesterday? xxx
  13. The_Petal

    I Crashed!

    Ahh. thanks Judi and Rosie, what lovely things you've said! I know I'm not rubbish really, but i've been going on to everyone about getting this bike for ages, and now i feel silly because on day one i've crashed! But don't worry, as soon as I stop hurting i'll be back on it. I'm convinced it...
  14. The_Petal

    I Crashed!

    I'm so rubbish! Yesterday I got myself a lovely, brand spanking new bicycle and all the gear to go with it. The plan was to start riding to work every day in order to shift the last stubborn 10 lbs. But today, on my test ride, everything went horribly wrong! I crashed and came off! And it...
  15. The_Petal

    Our little cat's gone missing :-(

    Oh Squiggy! I'm so sorry. They are so much part of the family aren't they? :hug99: Still no news of our little Hattie I'm afraid. :sigh: xxx
  16. The_Petal

    7 Week Easter Challenge

    I STS this week. I'm blaming * week! Off to munch on some scan bran to try to get it shifted!...:( Charlottegrace - 7lb to lose total so far 3.5lb :D hobbithead - 7lb to lose total so far - 4lbs lost Meli- 8 lbs to lose by March 18th-total so far 5lbs lost Harry'sMom07 - 7lb to lose - total...
  17. The_Petal

    curries

    I had the same problems as you, until I found a recipe online which I adapted to be SW friendly, and the key to it I think is that it uses pureed onions and pureed lentils. It goes a bit like this: (roughly!) mix together... 1 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp garlic paste 1 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp...
  18. The_Petal

    Our little cat's gone missing :-(

    Thanks everyone! xxx
  19. The_Petal

    What is refeed?

    I think "refeed" is such a funny term. It makes me think of when birds regurgitate their food to feed their little chicks. Yuk.:yuk: I'm so glad I eat proper food. :rolleyes:
  20. The_Petal

    Our little cat's gone missing :-(

    Sadly no. Thanks for your thoughts though! x
  21. The_Petal

    Our little cat's gone missing :-(

    So just to update you all....day 10 and she's still not back. No phone calls as a result of all the posters i put through letter boxes either, so nobody local has her (unless they haven't called because don't want to give her back!) So, nothing more to be done i don't think. Just carry on...
  22. The_Petal

    What is refeed?

    Hi, its nothing to do with slimming world, i think it's in relation to a meal replacement diet. I've never done one of these, but I think you don't eat actual food while you're losing the weight, and then once you have reached your target weight and need to start eating again you have a period...
  23. The_Petal

    12lbs

    Well done you! That's brilliant progess, you deserve to feel proud of yourself xxx
  24. The_Petal

    You HAVE to see this!!!!

    They clearly have too much time on their hands, but oh, my, god, its amazing!!! http://www.chilloutzone.de/files/player.swf?b=10&l=197&u=ILLUMllSOOAvIF//P_LxP92A42lCHCeeWCejXnHAS/c enjoy!!!
  25. The_Petal

    OMG who's watching supersize she??

    I saw that! And I was terrified!!! :character00115::character00115::character00115::character00115::character00115::character00115::character00115:
  26. The_Petal

    Your Success!

    2 years and 9 months and i've lost 3 stone 10 lbs. Not the fastest ever, and 11 more lbs to go, but that's fine, so longs as it comes off! And i am NEVER going to put it on again! xxx
  27. The_Petal

    Our little cat's gone missing :-(

    Thanks everyone, but sadly no news still. I'm just keeping busy! god, isn't is silly. Every time i hear a noise I think it's her coming home, but not yet. i've changed my avatar to her piccie so i can remember what she looks like! *sigh* Its been a week today since we let her out. I...
  28. The_Petal

    Mashed swede obsession!!

    Take your entire whole swede, and put it in the microwave for about 10 - 15 mins depending on the size. No, Seriously. Don't peel it. Don't even really need to prick it, but you can if you like. Full power. Feel it after it's been cooking for a bit and you'll see that it'll start to get...
  29. The_Petal

    Another forum newbie!

    Welcome! You'll find tonnes of support on here. Good luck with getting back on track xxx
  30. The_Petal

    Newbie here

    Welcome and enjoy! If you have any questions everyone on here will be able to help. There is a section further up the main slimming world page with info for newcomers which might help to clarify things for you! Good luck! xxx
  31. The_Petal

    Slimming World Before, During and After Pics

    Wowee Minn! You look beautiful! Enjoy the new you and well done!!! xxx
  32. The_Petal

    I need to share my success!!!

    Well done Hellie!!!! Congratulations on all your hard work! Enjoy your success!!! xxx
  33. The_Petal

    started back at slimming world

    Good for you for rejoining! and good luck!
  34. The_Petal

    Our little cat's gone missing :-(

    Day 6 and still no cat. :-( We are starting to resign ourselves to being a 2 cat family now. If she turns up it will be a joyous occasion, but if not, at least she had a happy little life xxx Off to sob in the corner now :sad0071:
  35. The_Petal

    Our little cat's gone missing :-(

    Hattie come home!!!!! please!!!!!
  36. The_Petal

    Today was great...

    Well done Kirsty! What a great day!
  37. The_Petal

    tips for a presentation

    As a drama teacher I can wholeheartedly reccommend everything everyone has said. They just want to get to know him and see what he's like. Obviously they choose to do this in a really unnatural way - standing in front of a room of people and speaking a monologue. Make it natural and...
  38. The_Petal

    May I join you all

    Welcome and good luck!
  39. The_Petal

    Strapless Bras....Eek!

    Really? Double F? I could only find an F too. And I've only gone and ruddy ordered one off ebay! I know I should really go into a shop and actually try one on, but hey ho. It'll go back on ebay if it doesn't fit. But like you say, mumtheshopper, i'm going to lose 11 more lbs and surely...
  40. The_Petal

    Strapless Bras....Eek!

    Hey thanks Fern, i'm off to look into that now! xxx
  41. The_Petal

    Strapless Bras....Eek!

    Hello all. I need help! I'm being a bridesmaid in August for my best friend's wedding which is hugely exciting! :party0011: however, she's got me wearing a strapless dress. :eek:I am rather well endowed up top and even though I WILL be at target by then, (and therefore about 11lbs lighter...
  42. The_Petal

    I GOT IN!!

    Congratulations! What age will you be teaching? I teach high school kids, and its the most amazing and most challenging job i can imagine doing. Get ready to feel knackered!!! xxx well done! xxx
  43. The_Petal

    Our little cat's gone missing :-(

    So, she's still not back. Today is the day that i put posters up. xxx
  44. The_Petal

    Who missed me??? :P

    We all missed you Fern! Nice to have you back x
  45. The_Petal

    I fell over!

    Huge sympathies for you Kanslow and Fern! I fall over cracks in the pavement. Often in front of lots of people. I'm a teacher too so just waiting for the time when i fall over in front of a class - it's almost happened a number of times. Clumsiness is endearing. That's what I think. xxx
  46. The_Petal

    Valentines challenge

    I know, i know, officially the challenge has finished. But i joined a week late so i think i'm entitled to one last update....and i lost 1.5lbs! Which takes me up to my 7lb target exactly! Yay me!!!! :D :crazy: Happe - weight to lose 10lbs Tabby - weight to lose 7lb 0 lost so far...
  47. The_Petal

    Our little cat's gone missing :-(

    well, another day and still no cat. I'm trying not to imagine squished shapes under car tyres or nibbled by foxes etc. We popped into our vets today and told them she was missing, they were great and said they often have reports of seemingly lost or hurt pets. They said they'd call us if...
  48. The_Petal

    joining monday 15th feb

    Good luck for today! x
  49. The_Petal

    Shrove Tuesday - it's pancake time!

    Syn free with lemon and sweetner. Simple is best if you ask me! xxx
  50. The_Petal

    Our little cat's gone missing :-(

    Well, day 4 and she's not back yet. I was kind of hoping that as people get up this morning and open their garages to go to work, she might just pop out! But no. Not yet. It did put a bit of a downer on Valentine's day for us yesterday unfortunately. Especially after we'd had a few glasses...
  51. The_Petal

    Entered a 10k race!

    Good on you! Good luck too xxx
  52. The_Petal

    Our little cat's gone missing :-(

    Thankyou! i'm trying not to worry! God, what'll i be like when i have kids?!!!
  53. The_Petal

    Our little cat's gone missing :-(

    So one of our neighbours has seen her either yesterday or the day before, he wasn't sure. So it sounds like she's choosing not to come home. Little tinker. I hope this is the case, but I can't help wondering if she's trapped or hurt! Poor little beast! When she gets home I'm going to...
  54. The_Petal

    Our little cat's gone missing :-(

    Thanks everyone! I'm going to go and knock on some doors to see if anyone has seen her. Or if maybe she's shut in someone's garage or shed? It would be the best valentine's day pressie ever if she comes home! xxx
  55. The_Petal

    Our little cat's gone missing :-(

    We have three cats, and our littlest one went out on Thursday night and hasn't come back. One night away isn't usually any cause to worry, but more than 48 hours is really unusual. I'm worried she's locked in someone's house without any food and water while they're away - maybe even for...
  56. The_Petal

    7 Week Easter Challenge

    Yay! Another challenge! I'm IN! Charlottegrace - 7lb to lose total so far - 0lb hobbithead - 7lb to lose total so far - 0lbs Meli- 8 lbs to lose-total so far 0lbs Harry'sMom07 - 7lb to lose - total so far - 0lb Nikkiwales - 7lb to lose - total so far 0lbs Big Bear - 7lb to lose - total so...
  57. The_Petal

    Chinese New Year Outfit

    Congratulations on your loss! you look gorgeous! well done xxx
  58. The_Petal

    So I cut down my free foods and . . .

    Yeah, shares in batchelor's, muller lights, frylight, alpen lights, etc! it's a conspiracy!!!! x
  59. The_Petal

    Valentines challenge

    So then everyone, whats the next challenge going to be? Easter? :17729:
  60. The_Petal

    So I cut down my free foods and . . .

    From Ilovelife's post: How much can I eat? With Food Optimising you eat until you're satisfied A plate of food when you are Food Optimising will certainly be full - as full as you like The top statement is perfectly clear to me. The bottom statement is where we all get confused. Stick...
  61. The_Petal

    Alpen Light Choc and Orange

    mmm, pet shops. yummy x
  62. The_Petal

    could do with

    It was Jaylou, from Hellie on the SW Off topic sticky - this might give you more ideas xxx (sorry don't know how to post a link!)
  63. The_Petal

    Alpen Light Choc and Orange

    brilliant! don't know if you're right, but i love it! xxx
  64. The_Petal

    could do with

    I think it was Jaylou who posted recently with a great sounding tip: whenever you are tempted to eat anything which you know is a bad choice, repeat to yourself "tasteslikepoo" until you don't want it any more. By convincing yourself that it really does taste like poo, chances are you won't...
  65. The_Petal

    This diet is mental!

    Thanks Taz! I've been thinking about this for ages now, and feel as though I've finally found the solution to my sloooow losses which have been getting me down for months. I think it's so important that everyone accepts this part of the plan. It's not that SW doesn't work, it really does...
  66. The_Petal

    This diet is mental!

    But really, do you get to a point when you cant trust the plan? Is it a bigger persons plan I wonder? It's not that, the plan says you eat until you are satisfied. If you are not hungry then you shouldn't be eating. If you are eating a meal, don't scoff it all until it's gone if you were...
  67. The_Petal

    My Week 5 before & after pics, inspiration!!

    Congratulations on your loss so far! What an amazing achievement in such a short amount of time! Well done and thanks for posting this xxx
  68. The_Petal

    Valentines challenge

    Well done to everyone who reached their goals! I've lost 0.5 lbs this week which is a bit less than I hoped, but its ok. I'm with Vixster about the last weigh in for this challenge being next Monday, i'll hopefully shift the last 1.5lbs to get to my mini target of 7lbs by then! x Red - for WIs...
  69. The_Petal

    Not surprising I'm not loosing weight !!!

    Wowee Zimara, 20 miles per week is dead impressive! Good for you, and no wonder you need so many calories!!! I'm much more lazy and do hardly any exercise, hence my low calorie requirements! SuePat, I agree with you too about SW being a realistic and sustainable way of eating, but I know...
  70. The_Petal

    Not surprising I'm not loosing weight !!!

    Hi Zimara, you said:
  71. The_Petal

    Not surprising I'm not loosing weight !!!

    i agree with exactly what hellie said :D xxx
  72. The_Petal

    Not surprising I'm not loosing weight !!!

    Rosie, you've had the same revelation as I did last week using Myfitnesspal.com! I'm now using it every day to enter my SW meal plans and keep an eye on my calorie intake. I have always eaten more than i needed too, and usually of the right kinds of foods. I've been frustrated and confused...
  73. The_Petal

    Valentines challenge

    3lbs off for me this week! whoop whoop! :D xxx 2lbs to go :cross: Red - for WIs for w/c 4th Jan Green - for WIs for w/c 11th Jan Orange - for WIs for w/c 18th Jan Bright blue - for WIs for w/c 25th Jan Purple - for WIs for w/c 1st Feb Dark grey - for WIs for w/c 8th Feb (end date 14th Feb )...
  74. The_Petal

    Ohhhh, NOW i get it...

    Thanks so much Hellie! Yep, totally focused. Interestingly, it's encouraging me to get more exercise too. I did an hours walking today and it told me i'd "earned" another 200 cals or something. Now, i'm not planning on going and using those 200 cals, in fact i've just had a muller light...
  75. The_Petal

    WeeMo's Diary

    Hi mary, really interested in your calorie counting exercise this week. i too am using the myfitnesspal website, but rather than just calorie counting i've decided to put in a weeks worth of pre-planned SW meals and see what the calorie intake is. I'm not changing what i'm planning to eat for...
  76. The_Petal

    Homework!! AAGGHH!!

    be strong! those choccies are not going to do you any favours and you'll regret it instantly!!!! i made fudge this week for a friend and didn't even lick my finger when i got some on it...and it felt great!!!! good luck xxx
  77. The_Petal

    My week so far (RED)....how does it look???

    sorry, didn't want to sound picky, but it's easy to slip up with different branded stuff sometimes. Sounds like you're doing great then! Aren't you hungry for lunch when you're just having small bits and pieces though? I would be!!! x
  78. The_Petal

    Wetherspoons beef burger

    no probs, it's scary isn't it!??? But at least now we know, just think about how easy it would have been to eat that before SW without giving it a moment's thought! xxx Good luck with the rest of your week x
  79. The_Petal

    My week so far (RED)....how does it look???

    sorry not thursday - wednesday is what i meant! oops.
  80. The_Petal

    My week so far (RED)....how does it look???

    looks pretty good to me, although on Thursday and today you haven't really had much for your lunch! You could definitely eat more than that and still do well. Also, it's only the alpen LIGHTs that you can use as a healthy B so double check you're not eating the normal Alpen ones. Also, check...
  81. The_Petal

    Ohhhh, NOW i get it...

    Good on you! I'm so lazy. Exercise is definitely part of the answer to shifting the last few lbs. xxx
  82. The_Petal

    Wetherspoons beef burger

    Are you sure you're ready for this? ..... J D Wetherspoon Classic 6oz Beef Burger in a Bun per serving 60½ Syns on Extra Easy Original 60½ Syns Green 60½ Syns
  83. The_Petal

    Ohhhh, NOW i get it...

    yeah, long term its not going to be something that i will have the time or patience to do. but fingers crossed its going to get me focused this week!
  84. The_Petal

    Ohhhh, NOW i get it...

    Earlier today I was reading through some weight loss diaries on here, and the lovely Hellie had talked about an i-phone app - myfitnesspal, and there is a website of the same name (myfitnesspal.com) which works out the calories in the foods that you've eaten, and how many calories that you...
  85. The_Petal

    What have YOU resisted today?

    Well done all of you so far! We are la resistance! :party0019: So far today I've resisted more biscuits and the homemade fudge that i made which has now been passed around the office and "mmm"ed and "ahhh"ed over by everyone, but NO, not for me thanks...
  86. The_Petal

    Starting today

    Well done for joining! You'll soon see results and be so pleased you started! If you have any questions there's loads of help on here so just ask! Good luck! x
  87. The_Petal

    What have YOU resisted today?

    Doesn't it make you feel great?! x
  88. The_Petal

    What have YOU resisted today?

    I deserve a bloomin' medal for everything that i've resisted today! I feel like i have willpower of steel! :character00116: The list so far today: chocolate hobnobs & ginger biscuits (sat next to me ALL day and i didn't have one) Sweeties that have been offered to me twice by different...
  89. The_Petal

    TARGET!!!

    :party0038: Congratulations!!!! What an fantastic achievement! Well done!!!!:winner:
  90. The_Petal

    Extra Easy Help me hit my target this week!!

    I'm loving your motivation! :character00115: Good luck! x:cross:
  91. The_Petal

    Bloated, any tips?

    I had this problem yesterday at weigh in - put on 1.5 lbs! I spoke with my consultant today and she advised lots of speed foods and drinking loads of water this week to shift the water retention. I've had some berries and herbal tea and it seems to be doing the job! Hope that helps! x...
  92. The_Petal

    Implanon - maybe i'm not so sure....!

    Yeah, its frustrating not knowing whats happening from one week to the next isn't it? Irritatingly today the bloating seems to be going right down and i'm having to run to the loo all the time, so maybe its just weigh in days that my bloating occurs! Great timing. My consultant has been great...
  93. The_Petal

    Valentines challenge

    I've put ON 1.5lbs :cry::mad: I'm not a happy bunny. But congratulations to everyone who has lost! x Red - for WIs for w/c 4th Jan Green - for WIs for w/c 11th Jan Orange - for WIs for w/c 18th Jan Bright blue - for WIs for w/c 25th Jan Purple - for WIs for w/c 1st Feb Dark grey - for WIs...
  94. The_Petal

    Implanon - maybe i'm not so sure....!

    Hello everyone. There was a thread about the contraceptive implant a few weeks ago, and at the time I was very much an advocate having had mine since August and suffered no bad side effects. Buuut.....i've just got in from WI and put on 1.5lbs. I've been so good this week, really active, 1/3...
  95. The_Petal

    Turning 40 - having a trauma about it - HELP - :-(

    Fern what an amazing post. If I was your (just about to turn 50) mother I'd be incredibly proud of you. And if half the 18 year old kids I teach A level to were half as switched on as you my job would be tonnes easier too! ;-) jes - I can't really add anything more to what the others have...
  96. The_Petal

    cystitis

    Bicarb of soda works wonders. I had it recently and am also a teacher - excruciating (sp?) never knew if i was going to get through a lesson without having to rush out. i was in real agony, felt sick for the whole time too. It lasted about a week even with me drinking cranberry and taking...
  97. The_Petal

    Valentines challenge

    I lost 2lbs this week - yay! :winner: 3.5 in total for me. vikstar, ermy & maypole - i've updated yours too ;) Red - for WIs for w/c 4th Jan Green - for WIs for w/c 11th Jan Orange - for WIs for w/c 18th Jan Bright blue - for WIs for w/c 25th Jan Purple - for WIs for w/c 1st Feb Dark grey -...
  98. The_Petal

    This will stop you snacking...!!!!

    Yeah the people who create these .... er creations, (i don't know what to call them!) I don't think they care what goes in, so long as it's full of lard and sugar. Savoury, sweet, hot, cold, doesn't matter...get it in there and then munch it! :jelous: I'd rather munch on a nice juicy apple...
  99. The_Petal

    why are people obsessed with what i eat!!!

    Yep, absolutely. I bet it's their insecurities about their eating habits. It's really difficult for some people to accept someone else making a really positive change in their lives and taking control. It just reminds them of all their shortfalls. Rather than them saying to you, "hey, that...
  100. The_Petal

    This will stop you snacking...!!!!

    oh come on.....This is called El Nino. :confused: "Ground beef, sauteed onions, sour cream, lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese wrapped in a large pepperoni pizza, totaling three pounds" :nono: That's just wrong. That's a taco INSIDE a massive pizza! Now I like pizza AND mexican food, but i'm...
  101. The_Petal

    This will stop you snacking...!!!!

    My god, i've just seen this website for the first time and this has made me feel so sick...it's put me off any snacking for tonight! :eek: This is why you're fat. now, i must add, this isn't why I'M fat...! Here is a sample of what is on it for you...
  102. The_Petal

    Why does this happen to me!!!

    i weigh myself every day and nothing anyone can say will stop me!!!! I actually tried giving up in the last few weeks of november, and i went right off the rails - in fact it was the beginning of my november/december 9lb gain! I need to do it every day to stay in control, otherwise i think "oh...
  103. The_Petal

    Valentines challenge

    1.5 off for me this week, not as much as i'd wanted, but hey. :rolleyes: Klare i've updated yours too x ;) Tabby - weight to lose 7lb 0 lost so far Charlottegrace weight to lose 10lb 6.4lb lost so far Nikkiwales weight to lose 9lb 1.5 lost so far Devon_Dumpling weight to lose 7lb; 2lbs...
  104. The_Petal

    Have you been in the magazine???

    I wonder how they decide who to feature? There is obviously a range of weight loss results and ages, etc. I have wondered whether they look for a really interesting "angle" on each person or not, say they have an amazing new hobby that they can now do since losing the weight. (or something...
  105. The_Petal

    Have you been in the magazine???

    Hi everyone, I'm just wondering whether any of you lovely ladies or gents have ever been in or thought of being in the Slimming World Mag? My lovely other half is always suggesting that I apply to be in it, but i just don't know. I'm not at target yet, but hope to be in the next couple of...
  106. The_Petal

    Pancakes

    I make these all the time! Or whenever I have time in the mornings, usually at the weekend. For 2 of us I use 3 or 4 eggs. Vanilla essence definitely helps them and the taste. I had bananas and toffee muller with them this morning (snow day so I had time!) and they were delish. I was...
  107. The_Petal

    Valentines challenge

    My name got lost too...so i'm back on! Feeling really motivated - bought a 12 week count down today, so i'm going to do this! :character00115: Charlottegrace weight to lose 10lb 0 lost so far Nikkiwales weight to lose 9lb 0 lost so far Devon_Dumpling weight to lose 7lb 0 lost so far Bruggie07...
  108. The_Petal

    I've been really bad!

    Im the same! Had weeks off and i'm worried i've undone months of good work, but i'll weigh in on monday and just take it from there. I'm back on plan already, just going to take a bit longer to get to target than i had originally planned! Good luck - we can do it!
  109. The_Petal

    I'm back on plan....

    Welcome back SaraC - i'm the same as you! It's good to be back isn't it, i'm dreading how much i've put on. It's been weeks, but i know what to do, just not sure how long its going to take for me to get there! Good luck! x
  110. The_Petal

    Dress incentive for October

    What a gorgeous dress! You'll look perfect in it I'm sure. What a good idea to have something to give you an incentive! x
  111. The_Petal

    WOuld Quark work as a substitute for Creme Fraiche?

    Hi Carrie! very low fat fromage frais is another option - not so thick as quark and slightly less er, quarky in flavour. Or maybe half quark half from frais? It might also need some decent seasoning added i think! x
  112. The_Petal

    Hello! :)

    Do you have access to a microwave/kettle for lunch? If so, reheated leftovers, homemade soups, mugshotz, couscous, jacket spuds, are all favourites of mine! Also salads if you are organised and get them ready - i can never seem to find time or inclination for that! hope this is helpful and good...
  113. The_Petal

    Hi I'm new (sorry!)

    Welcome Rock Chick & Bohemian Raspberry! Brilliant names btw. It seems that everyone is starting as if from new this week as lots of use have overindulged this crimbo! I'm sure you'll love SW as much as the rest of us - good luck and enjoy! xxx
  114. The_Petal

    whats your goal for 2010

    I'm going to get to target in the first half of this year, before my birthday in May ideally. I was so nearly there and then Christmas happened...oh well, back on track to shift those extra pounds!
  115. The_Petal

    Valentines challenge

    Got the colours back and added myself too...been off the radar for a few weeks but back on track and ready to get to target in the next couple of months. Good luck everyone! Charlottegrace weight to loose 10lb 0 lost so far Nikkiwales weight to loose 9lb 0 lost so far Devon_Dumpling weight to...
  116. The_Petal

    Boxing Day Food...??? Help!!

    All fantastic ideas ladies, thankyou!!! I'll have a think about the least effort option! xx
  117. The_Petal

    Boxing Day Food...??? Help!!

    hello everyone, I'm in need of help! I'm having all the family over for the festive season and have Christmas day pretty much sorted, but am struggling for ideas for Boxing Day lunch and dinner. We also have a vegetarian coming too, so want to be accommodating to her. What do all you...
  118. The_Petal

    New Fangled November Angels - Calling all Newbies (and old timers)

    1 1/2 lbs ON for me :eek: Why did i drink all that wine???? Might have to have some sort of miracle to get my 4lbs goal this month!!!
  119. The_Petal

    Monday Weighers!

    Half a pound off for me this week - Another half a pound to go til my 4 stone sticker! Come On!!! x
  120. The_Petal

    New Fangled November Angels - Calling all Newbies (and old timers)

    Hi, I also vote yes for the slimmer of the week/month idea. Also I've just got back from WI and lost 0.5 lbs. xxx
  121. The_Petal

    New Fangled November Angels - Calling all Newbies (and old timers)

    Hi, can I join too please? I'd like to lose 4lbs this month. Thanks x
  122. The_Petal

    slow loss 2 weeks in

    Good luck for today! I'm sure you'll do fine with your positive attitude. Enjoy all that lovely food and don't worry - trust the plan! It works! x
  123. The_Petal

    O/T - Weird Crushes!

    Zed from Police Academy????!?!!!!?? AAAHhhhhaaahahahaha! Ditsy!!!! Sorry, but that's amazing! I love his voice and everything, but a CRUSH?!! :8855::8855::8855:
  124. The_Petal

    PANIC!

    I'm embracing the wild and furry eyebrow look at the moment because I've lost mine. It's really quite liberating! And they're not thaaaat bad. Well not in my mirror anyway. Maybe everyone I ever meet in daylight says other things when I leave?! Oh well, i'll get some more another time. Yet...
  125. The_Petal

    Petal's Procrastination Theory

    Petal's Log: Day Three of half term. OH back later. Parents due to arrive within 24 hours. Must ...fight ....the urge to ........ Procrastinate. I have just completed 35 mins on the wii and burned 200 cals. This means I'm NOT having another day like yesterday! OH actually phoned this...
  126. The_Petal

    Acne :(

    Ahh, bless you. I don't know i'm afraid?? I used to suffer really badly when I was younger and like you found that nothing much was any use. All those branded products like clearasil are just a waste of money aren't they? I can only advise drinking lots of water and being gentle with your...
  127. The_Petal

    What's for tea tonight then?

    Quorn stir fry with noodles - yum!
  128. The_Petal

    Hello! Newbie here

    Welcome and enjoy! X
  129. The_Petal

    Petal's Procrastination Theory

    phew. I feel better already! And i've just done half an hour of EA Sports Active, now a lazy person wouldn't do that would they? So really i'm not lazy at all. No procrastinating here! In fact, i'm positively looking forward to doing some work now. Really. :sigh2: And a big :welcome: to you...
  130. The_Petal

    Petal's Procrastination Theory

    Petal's log: Day 2 of half term. OH away. I have made some scientific discoveries about myself. They are as follows: My level of procrastination = the number of things on my To Do List X the urgency of which these things must be completed. P = TDL X U In other words because my...
  131. The_Petal

    Green Days 1st WI tomorrow night !!

    Welcome! And good luck for your first weigh in tomorrow x
  132. The_Petal

    how much damage?

    wowee! Well done! 3 lbs is a great loss! x
  133. The_Petal

    Oh The Shame - so much worse than i thought!

    Bloomin' well done to you for being motivated enough to start! And to everyone else who is doing so much exercise! I'm the queen of proctrastinating. My wii fit is winking at me, and what do I do? Go and make lunch. Hats off to you all! :worthy:
  134. The_Petal

    Hi from a newbie

    welcome! What a great loss in a short time since restarting! Well done you x
  135. The_Petal

    Sneaky weigh-ins...

    I also weigh myself every morning. I know its against the "rules" :nono: but I can't help it! I'm addicted! I think that if I dont weigh myself I go off the rails a bit. I get into the mentality that it'll be alright (and often it is far from alright!) But if I weigh myself daily then I feel...
  136. The_Petal

    Tuesday Weighers!

    Well done Ninja! You're steaming along! And good luck to all other Tuesday weigh in'ers. That soup sounds lush, do you think it'd work the same with Butternut Squash? Prefer it so much more than pumpkin!
  137. The_Petal

    Feeling poorly sick today! :-(

    Soup is always a goodun' but I'd have to have Heinz tomato soup. Childhood memories...mmmm. God knows how many sys in that though?! Hope you feel better soon and nice choice with the hoops!
  138. The_Petal

    100% SWers - 1 day at a time :)

    Back on track after too much wine on Sunday! Bring on day 2/2 @ 100%.
  139. The_Petal

    Absolutely gutted. ! !

    I often feel like this - how come other people can lose so much and I'm lucky to lose a pound? :rolleyes: Its just the way our bodies work. We're all different. I have come to realise over the past 2 1/2 years that I just can't predict when I will or won't lose weight, but over a long period...
  140. The_Petal

    Brown Nimble Bread

    You do have shares in white nimble, right? ;)
  141. The_Petal

    Brown Nimble Bread

    Vixxter, I love it! The tiniest sniff of a post about nimble and you're there promoting the white stuff! Hilarious!
  142. The_Petal

    Constant battle with OH

    :eek: :eek: :eek: Honestly I think you're being really patient with him! Can't he see the evidence of the plan working for you? You're doing so well because you're sticking with it - he could be supporting you and telling you how well you're doing instead of constantly telling you it can't...
  143. The_Petal

    Constant battle with OH

    I'm with Circes - tell him to eat what he's given or make his own. :copon: My other half knows better than to complain about what he gets, and too right! Its darn good food that i'm putting on his plate, better than he'd cook! :rolleyes: I think he should really be more supportive of you to...
  144. The_Petal

    100% SWers - 1 day at a time :)

    Day 3 for me!
  145. The_Petal

    100% SWers - 1 day at a time :)

    2 days at 100%. This feels good!
  146. The_Petal

    100% SWers - 1 day at a time :)

    Right, I'm on this bandwagon! I am 100% today and loving it! All green and all good. Roll on tomorrow!
  147. The_Petal

    Arghhh, Contraception...

    I've been on the pill on and off for ages but hated having to go to get a repeat prescription every 3 or 6 months - i'm too busy for that! So 2 months ago I got the implant, all going well so far. No funny side effects for me and it lasts 3 years unless you take it out. Bonus!
  148. The_Petal

    O/T Implanon ?

    I have only had mine for just only 2 months and so far so good for me. In fact I was only thinking this morning how its going really well. I don't seem to have any of the side effects you are talking about, but then its really early days. They said I had to wait 6 months to give it a chance...
  149. The_Petal

    Monday Weighers

    Well done to all the losers this week! ;) I have lost a further 1.5 lbs. :D I'm now only 1 lb away from my 4 stone award....and 8lbs away from target! COME ON!!!!!!!! :character00116:
  150. The_Petal

    Height, Weight and clothes size.....

    I'm 5ft 6, weigh 10st 12 and size 12/14 on the bottoms and 12 on top. 9 more pounds to go! I want to be a comfortable 12 all over.
  151. The_Petal

    Portion Sizes

    5lbs in one week!?? Whoop Whoop!!!! I'm very impressed! you've spurred me on for my weigh in on Monday. Are you still doing loads of exercise too? I'm inspired. Been thinking more about this today - they say your stomach is about fist sized and I think about that sometimes as I dish up...
  152. The_Petal

    Portion Sizes

    This is absolutely true for me! Move more, eat less. Yes we know SW works and when I was nearly 4 stone heavier I could eat loads and lose weight, because there was considerably more of me to fuel! Now I only want to lose 10 more lbs and just can't eat so much - but the main thing is that I...
  153. The_Petal

    Monday Weighers!

    I lost 2.5lbs this week! can't believe it, I never lose this much! Ever! x
  154. The_Petal

    What's for tea (or dinner if you're posh!)

    Eggs, chips and beans. Green days rule.
  155. The_Petal

    Wii EA active or Wii fit log (daily)

    I'm back on track having not even looked at my wii for a week - the trauma of going back to work after the summer holidays was just too much for me! But i've done 2 days on hard, and today I burned over 200 calories for the first time which was very satisfying. I've also been on a long walk...
  156. The_Petal

    GOOD LUCK to all you MONDAY WI's...

    One more pound off for me this week, thank goodness. :scale: We had the "only 14 more weigh ins till christmas" talk tonight! :eek: Well if I can carry on losing one pound a week, then i'll be at target by christmas! Fingers crossed! :sign0009: Well done to all you ladies who've lost...
  157. The_Petal

    Wii EA active or Wii fit log (daily)

    Well I am still on the "hard" setting and enjoying the challenge! 194 cals burned today! Whoop whoop! This has to be making a difference! I'm hoping for a loss this Monday at wi, but either way I look forward to measuring myself next week to see what the inches say. I'm not doing all these...
  158. The_Petal

    Anyone see GMTV?

    hiya, didn't see it but is it on the GMTV website? worth a try? x
  159. The_Petal

    What is for tea tonight?

    Extra Easy - beef lasagne with salad. Yum! Got strawberries, greek yog and crushed meringues for pud. x
  160. The_Petal

    Monday Weighers!

    Well done everyone on some fantastic losses this week! :party0019: I have sts which i am gutted about because I have been angelic all week - went right back to basics, red and green days. Had 8-12 syns every day, been exercising too. :confused: I did wear my jeans today and had a dress on...
  161. The_Petal

    Wii EA active or Wii fit log (daily)

    Well day 4 for me and I did the hard workout again for the second day running - why oh why??? It was actually ok, except I had to do two sets of bloomin' jump lunges - my god!!! They are evil! The second set was slightly easier than the first though, so I'm going to count that as progress! x...
  162. The_Petal

    Wii EA active or Wii fit log (daily)

    Well, Day 3 and I upped it to the higher intensity today and had to do a million side lunges, jump squats and the in line skating without the balance board for the first time - oh my, now I know what all the inline skating fuss was all about! Yes, that was challenging! But it was all worth 165...
  163. The_Petal

    Has anyone studied their food diaries ?

    This is so interesting. I've been wondering the same questions for a while, but my problem is that I'll keep a food diary to the letter when I'm on track and organised, but when i'm not doing so well is when I tend to be too busy and disorganised, and i don't write it down at all. So it means...
  164. The_Petal

    Your thoughts on aqua aerobics and pilates?

    Pilates works your core muscles and helps with strength and flexibility. It isn't (generally) high cardio work, although some of it does get your heart rate up. Pilates and Yoga are both brilliant forms of exercise, as is Aqua Aerobics and all pretty low intensity on the body, but make you...
  165. The_Petal

    The Tudors

    I saw it last night for the first time and really liked it - have read The Other Boleyn Girl and love all that stuff ....But... read in a magazine last night that Joss Stone is in the next episode as the next wifey Anne of Cleves. Rubbish. Don't know about you but she annoys me. So my fanship...
  166. The_Petal

    Wii EA active or Wii fit log (daily)

    You don't need no gym! You've got a whole fitness suite in your front room! :character00116: I chose a little sporty workout for this morning learning how to play baseball, tennis and volleyball. I burned 135 cals (expected 114) and today I was told I was "a workout machine" and that "i've...
  167. The_Petal

    Extra Easy Feeling very pleased.

    wOwee! You'll be at your Christmas target easily at this rate! GOod for you! 9lbs in 2 weeks is Fantastic! x
  168. The_Petal

    Friday Smiles

    Some funny cat themed pics to start the bank holiday weekend...:giggle:
  169. The_Petal

    Wii EA active or Wii fit log (daily)

    Well day two and my thighs and arms are definitely feeling it! How many lunges did that man make me do today? Felt like every other workout was lunges?! :eek: But i worked up an actual sweat and burned 165 cals (predicted 143) so whoop whoop! :woohoo: Supposed to be a rest day tomorrow, but...
  170. The_Petal

    New Magazine

    GracieMai and GCH you are teasing us...*sob*....teasing.
  171. The_Petal

    whoop whoop

    Congrats on your weight loss! That's brilliant! and yes I wondered about that height business too. 12 foot 3 inches gives you a great BMI! lol x
  172. The_Petal

    weigh in

    Wowzer! You're doing brilliantly! What are you doing at the gym for goodness sake?? i want to know your secret! well done you! x
  173. The_Petal

    Wii EA active or Wii fit log (daily)

    It's arrived! My EA Active finally arrived! Shame I had just had my jacket potato for lunch, because I couldn't wait and hopped on the old wii straight away despite feeling a bit full! But it didn't matter, I love it! I especially love being told that I "own that exercise" and other...
  174. The_Petal

    A chuckle from group and a determined sticky

    I think some people are too frightened to change their lives, (even though we know they will be making a change for the better) Change is really scary. Denial is a safe and familiar place to be, so why not just stay there? It's easy and responsibility-free to say "it won't work for me, i'm...
  175. The_Petal

    Binge from Hell

    Soooo frustrating isn't it? Especially when you're bloomin' paying every week and you feel like you're getting nowhere. And my consultant always says "well, it must be something you are doing or not doing" I always feel like telling her where to shove her advice. What has sometimes worked...
  176. The_Petal

    I'm Joining SW Tonight

    Good on you for last night, what a brave step you have made! Have as much fruit as you like all day today until your shopping arrives and you can eat things like scrambled eggs on (wholemeal) toast or a jacket potato with beans etc in the mean time too, so you don't need to starve until the...
  177. The_Petal

    have started again, and ....

    6 and a half lbs in one week! Wowzer! That is very impressive, well done you! I am back to basics this week too having been a bit *ahem* off the rails in past weeks and would be over the moon if I have a loss even close to this! Jezebel, I know how you feel. This week I have gone back to...
  178. The_Petal

    Quick question about cooking with oil

    frylight, frylight, frylight! goes on everything.
  179. The_Petal

    Wii EA active or Wii fit log (daily)

    Mine still hasn't arrived yet.
  180. The_Petal

    will i lose?!

    Hi, sounds like you are doing really well already! You can eat however you like throughout the day, so long as you follow the plan and eat enough to satisfy you. You should never be hungry, so if for you this means a larger number of smaller meals I wouldn't have thought there would be any...
  181. The_Petal

    pasta doritos no longer free

    Thanks! I might well try these tomorrow! x
  182. The_Petal

    pasta doritos no longer free

    I need to know how to make these darn crisps. please?
  183. The_Petal

    I'm Joining SW Tonight

    Good Luck! I went on my own too, and didn't know anyone in the area and guess what ...I was really really fine! Everyone always says it, but the group really will be dead friendly and you won't regret doing this! Well done you! xxx
  184. The_Petal

    Whats your favourite treat?

    Lisa I'm just like you, never normally plan or buy any specific syns - but this week I have gone right back to basics with red and green days AND gone and bought loads of stuff specifically as syns. For example...Doritos Limbos (3 syns) weight watchers chocolate biscuits (4.5 each)...
  185. The_Petal

    I want another Hi-Fi bar!!!

    I don't buy them at all any more for exactly the reason you say - I scoff the lot. Dangerous things. Dangerous.
  186. The_Petal

    A Hello and a question about yoghurt

    Yes it's seperate from your pack, but you can buy "the bible" in group. You can get the magazine too, I think that explains things well and has loads of free and low syn food suggestions in. (my consultant told us last night that the next mag is out next week! Whoop whoop!) Also log onto the...
  187. The_Petal

    +*+* POST your food pics for meal ideas +*+*+*

    You could still have the smoothie and just find out how many syns from your consultant?! I wouldn't stop having it if you love it - that's the beauty of slimming world after all!??!
  188. The_Petal

    Excited newcomer-this forum has inspired me!!

    Welcome! Slimming world is great, i'm sure you won't regret it! Good luck!
  189. The_Petal

    Choosing Diet

    If you want something that will get the weight off AND where you can eat normally for ever, then I would whole heartedly recommend slimming world. There is very little weighing of foods, you can do it really cheaply, and it is a real education about eating properly. You can sustain this way of...
  190. The_Petal

    Pets

    Minders, Bodie the Bunny is amazing! Love the action pic - that made me smile! X
  191. The_Petal

    What have been your worst cooking disaster's?

    Attempted a SW style fish pie once which involved quark and white wine vinegar. Other half NOT pleased. Curdling occured. Not nice. Now it's all he ever talks about when people ask about my cooking. He fails to mention the other 3 meals a day, every day for the last however many years which...
  192. The_Petal

    Does anyone else wee more on a diet?

    Yep, that's how I know I'm actually losing weight - always needing a wee. Isn't it wierd how you come to associate weeing with being really pleased with yourself!
  193. The_Petal

    Wii EA active or Wii fit log (daily)

    Congratulations! You can't be far away from body magic platinum by now, surely?!?!
  194. The_Petal

    Wii EA active or Wii fit log (daily)

    grrrr, still waiting for mine. ruddy ebay.
  195. The_Petal

    dare to be different...

    Love it! :-)
  196. The_Petal

    Like a splash of cold water in the face

    I know exactly how you feel, been there myself not so long ago! But isn't it great that you can turn it around and be so positive and motivated? A lot of people would resort to the bad old habits and fall off the wagon, but you have made it work for YOU! Brilliant.
  197. The_Petal

    has anyone tried Zumba?

    I've heard of this too and was really interested because I love dancing - but similarly there are no classes near here. I'm not going to fork out for the dvd I don't think. I've heard it's a global phenomenon though and that it won't be long before there are classes EVERYWHERE - so I think...
  198. The_Petal

    so happy

    Congratulations! Thats brill!
  199. The_Petal

    +*+* POST your food pics for meal ideas +*+*+*

    This is brilliant! I am sitting here looking through all these amazing dishes thinking that I need to vary what i eat so much more. I always lose more weight when I eat a wider variety of food and you are all inspiring me! Thankyou!
  200. The_Petal

    Muller light syns?

    Just checked this and you were right Daisyboo - 2 syns for the vanilla choc and cherry mullerlight. They are lovely too. I can't buy the choccy six pack mullerlights because I'll eat the whole lot in one afternoon! Nice treat though once in a while!
  201. The_Petal

    Yeah !!!! Slim Fit Jeans :-)

    I think buying smaller size clothes is the best thing about losing weight! Its always such a good feeling when you fit into something for the first time! I bought skinny jeans for the first time this year and LOVE them - and I'm becoming more and more adventurous about everthing I wear. I...
  202. The_Petal

    Muller light syns?

    I think its 2 1/2 per pot. Very yummy though!
  203. The_Petal

    WHY HAVE I STOPPED LOSING

    I think everyone finds that the nearer they are to their goal, the slower their weight loss. I've been slowing down for ages now and am really struggling to lose the last 11lbs or so. So frustrating! Perseverance and sticking with it are the answers I think! And patience. It'll be worth it...
  204. The_Petal

    Sell it to me!!!

    Do it, do it, do it! :-)
  205. The_Petal

    Sell it to me!!!

    I never thought I'd find myself at a group, but have been doing this for over 2 years now and lost 3 stone 10 lbs. Do it! You will feel really supported and I bet you'll be suprised at how much lovely food you can eat, totally guilt free! Good luck!
  206. The_Petal

    Join the YA-YA Sisterhood....this web site is great

    Countess Homemade Sin....??!! I like it. Do you think that's the same as homemade syn....choccy cake perhaps?
  207. The_Petal

    am i being silly here ..

    Yeah passata is just really smooth tomatoes, sieved I think. You can get it in any supermarket and it'll either be in a jar or a carton. It makes a good pasta sauce too.
  208. The_Petal

    am i being silly here ..

    Passata is free and you get get some that is flavoured with herbs - basil etc and its really nice!
  209. The_Petal

    Wii EA active or Wii fit log (daily)

    Thanks for that advice, i'll persevere! I went away all motivated and have just done 30 mins on wii fit (yoga and balance), then another 20 mins free step while watching some terrible tv. Great! It's a start anyway...!
  210. The_Petal

    How many fat years have you lost?

    I never used to weigh myself when I didn't have a weight problem! But I would guess I haven't been this weight since I was 17, so thats a whole 11 years that I've lost!
  211. The_Petal

    Wii EA active or Wii fit log (daily)

    Hello everyone - I'm new to this website but have been having a little look on this thread over the last couple of days and you ladies have inspired me to get EA sports active - just bought it on ebay so will be on it hopefully this week! I've been a SW member for a couple of years and got wii...
  212. The_Petal

    A message for all new members

    Hi, I've recently joined this site as I've been looking for some motivation. I've been a SW member for just over 2 years and have lost 3 1/2 stone so far but cannot seem to shift the last stone! Reading about all the success stories on here is really inspiring me again and hopefully it won't...
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