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Hi guys I've recently re started after a while off plan. I've started a blog to document my weight loss and would love to read any blogs anyone on here might have? Mine is at A little less of me Cheers xx

I think I read somewhere that he fasts beforehand and runs quite a lot to work off what he's eating. It does tickle me though that over the three series he does get bigger and bigger. I still would though - I think he's lush ;)

Viva la Diva - I'm 5'6 :) Thanks your lovely comments everyone x x

My graduation pic takes pride of place in my Parents living room and both grandparents have a set. Cringworthy to say the least lol And yeah, I should have been at target by now, but I met my boyfriend and got a bit complacent. Happy with maintaining for a while but it needs to come off now lol x

Aw thanks everyone :D Yeah, still another two stone unforts. Even then I'm going to be 11st 7lbs which is only at the top end of a healthier BMI. I think I'm a bit smaller than my current weight suggests - Total pain in the backside lol. Still, got my head in the game after christmas and...

And to think I used to weigh over 270lbs. Truly frightening stuff! That should be used more, If I was still big that image would haunt me

Hi all, loving all your pics! These are my before pics and some at six stone down, two stone to go til target :) Ps - I'm the one in green top in the 'before photo' (obviously lol) And the redhead in the other photo x

Hi all Bought a blender and would love to start making my own syn free (or low syn) soups. Problem is, I have no idea where to start? Any tips/favourite recipes that anybody would care to share? Thanks x

It actually didnt hurt that bad, I have my feet done too and it was a breeze compared to that lol. And yeah, standard guy tattoos can be a bit samey, I'm not a fan of tribal or those koi carp fish ones loads of blokes seem to have. On the flip side, I've seen some amazing sleeves and things x

Hey Guys Just got a new tattoo and I wanna share. Always wanted a back tattoo and frankly, been too big to get one. Still not at target but thought 'Stuff it'! Took three hours and have an hour booked in Jan to finish it. Any of you guys got tattoos you fancy sharing? Merry Christmas...

Oooh - I love Man V Food! I think Adam is bloody gorgeous. I love me a 'husky' man!

Thou art blogs www.jojothejo.blogspot.com Just done a post on 'weighty issues' xx

Spagetti and meatballs Homemade burgers with bacon, low fat cheese & pineapple served with SW chips, corn on the cob & salad (yes I really can eat all that in one sitting) Beef Stew in the slow cooker (a cold weather fave in my house) There was a chicken pie in last months mag that was...

lol, I'm not sat on my own being a loner, I've described that wrong there. I'm not physically apart from them (it's only a small office lol) it's more the not sharing lunch and joining in that makes me feel a bit akward. I'm not too fussed about the actual pizza, I've more of a sweet tooth...

I don't think until I started this diet I realised just how much of a social activity eating can be. At the moment I'm in work and it's 'Payday pizza friday'. My team is gathered around a lovely smelling pizza whilst I am sat at my desk eating a tuna pasta salad (which is lovely but no Dominos...

It's VERY irritating. I have clothes that range from an 16-12, and I have no idea what size I am. In any given shop I need to take the size 16,14 & 12 in whatever I'm trying on cos I just have no clue. I dont give a hoot what 'size' I am, but A uniform size chart would be very useful. Whilst...

You're looking so so gorgeous in your target dress! Big congratulations!!!!!!

Honey and soy glazed pork chops, Garlicky fondant potatoes, carrots, parsnips and green beans And who said dieting was hard? pfft :D

That's remarkable! What's annoying me though is the *****y comments underneath saying that at 13 stone and 5'6 she can't possibly be a size 12. Not true! I'm 13 stone 2 lbs and my clothes range from a 16 - 12. I have tops and dresses in a 12. Everybody carries their weight differently...Grrrr...

That actually made my jaw drop. What an inspiration!

It's my time of the month so basically this is me having a giant moan :( Had a really bad week this month. This whole month has been pretty abysmal to be honest with you, lots of birthdays and occasions etc etc. I skipped slimming yesterday cos I just couldnt face it. I have weeks where my...

I've started doing the shred. Am on day 5 so far and it's kicking my ass. The cardio minutes are the worst...Jumping Jacks are the enemy!

I always struggle with red days too. For lunchs quiche is always good, with any meat/veg. I also like a bacon and feta salad (cooked bacon, feta as 'A' choice, beetroot and whatever veg you like tossed with some balsamic vingar - lush!) For meals, I do a big stew with lots of veg in the slow...

I dont mind to be honest. After 22 years of insults and jibes, complements are a welcome change :) The only thing is, my weight has sort of become a free for all topic. i hate being the centre of attention and when people pay me compliments or single me out saying how they dont recognise me or...

I'm in the same boat. Makes me sad sometimes because I'm only bloody 24! I just get too tired. I don't half envy some of you guys!

I read that last month! I thought it was amazing. My favourite book is 'The lovely bones' and I don't know if you've read 'Before I die' but that's simply amazing too. I seriously got through it in a day, I read it on my breaks from work, took it home and sat on the sofa for about six hours...

I'm keeping my 6 stone too even if i go over. I earnt that award, like you did yours and if nothing else, it'll inspire me to work harder :D Losing a big amount of weight is a proper head trip. The person you are doesnt change, but peoples reactions to you do. I still havent got my head around...

*hug* I'm with you too dude. I missed weigh in last week. Prior to that I had my star week and major mood fluctuations...chomped through chocolate bars and indians and cakes glore. Gave myself the excuse that I was allowed. Was too ashmed to go to weigh in so thought I'd skip it, do a 100%...

Aw, how cute is it that you both took your Mums?! Bless lol. I met my partner online, no shame in it. He's a million times better than any moron I'd meet in a nightclub :p I think anybody who went through school being overweight will have experienced some kind of bullying. Yours sounds so bad...

Well done for getting into into the 12's! A whole new stone level brings a whole new mindset doesnt it? Can't wait til I'm there x x x

Aw thanks :) I think I'd be a bit too shy to be in the mag. It would be lovely, but I want to get to target first, and maybe then I'll apply lol xx

Size 16 will do - I'll have been on the plan two years in September. To be honest though, I could have got to this point much quicker. I met my OH last year and spent a few months juggling the plan with going for lots of lovely meals and things. We've not long moved in together though and he's...

Aw thanks for all your lovely responses guys :D I'm quite overwhelmed, I've still got a way to go, but if anyone looks my photos and feels inspired in any way, that means so much :) Thanks so much everyone Iwillbeslim84 - You should deffo give the derby a go. It's addictive, brilliant for...

I'm 5'6 so maybe the height difference is something to do with it? Currently I'm a 12-14 on top,14 in dresses and 16 on bottom, so roughly the same :) And Kikikisses - My skates cost £40 but you can prob find them cheaper than that if your just using them to get fit as opposed to doing any sport :)

Aw thank you :) Looking at our stats, you actually weigh a bit less than me, so I think you must looking good too :D Spread the positivity xx

In answer to your question i think most of the two stone is coming from my bingo wings lol. I have been going to the gym, but I'm quite lazy with it to be honest. I try to do some form of excercise at least twice a week. I'm always looking for fun things which is why I've started skating. Doing...

These are some pics, the first from July 2008 (excuse the madonna garb) and the most recent from last week, which is me looking all harcore for my Derby photo :D

I'll have a look - I don't remember shying away from cameras but since I've been trying to find a good before picture, I realised I must have. There are almost none from the neck down. Strange what habits you get into without noticing. Will try and find something for you though when I get home...

Coast!! I love coast...such pretty things!!!

Thanks everyone :D My car's got it's MOT saturday, providing it passes with relatively little damage *fingers crossed* I'll buy myself something pretty. Yay :D

I wonder why they no longer deem something a healthy extra? If you've been eating it and losing weight, why the change? Unless the recipe changes I suppose. I miss the hifi White Chocolate and apricot bars. I'm sure if they still do them, but there's none in my class and they used to be my...

I maintain that the best breakfast is cold pizza. Pre slimming world of course, but it tastes so much better the next day...

I think it's one of those situations whereby we know we shouldnt take any kind of pleasure from it, but we still do. If I were you, although I wouldnt want to see my mother feeling bad about herself, i'd be happy that she's finally seeing things from a bigger persons POV. Maybe now she's in...

Although it's really illogical, I try to only eat 'light' foods on weigh in day, like salad. Some part of my brain has decided if the food I eat doesnt weight much, I can't put that much on...By that logic though I could start eating biscuits cos they dont weight much.....;)

I just wanted to share that I finally got my 6 stone award last night. I got my five stone about four months ago, I kinda got stuck for a little bit but it finally seems to be shifting again! I know a lot of people on here are in the same boat, but don't lose faith in the plan, keep going and it...

I eat massive portions. Always have done since the start and my weight loss is almost 6 stone. As long as your piling your plate high with free food, what does it matter how much you have? I personally need to eat such large portions because I'm full all evening then and don't get tempted to...

I cant get along with quark. I like to take a 0% greek yogert & add the white chocolate options and some extra sweetner if needed. I normally crush some mini meringues into it and serve with strawberrys for an eton mess. Or some crushed oreos is also lush!

God that's a mouthful lol Made this last night from a recipe I got from BBC Good food. Very easy, peel and boil potatoes and parsnips. In the meantime fry onions and garlic in fry light and add 2 tablespoons of medium curry powder and although the recipe recommends fresh ginger, I just used 2...

Aw I'm sorry your not happy with the result :( You know what though, 10 stone is an amazing weight to both acheive in the first place and maintain. You should be proud missy! Fingers crossed for the Slimming World thing! How exciting ;)

I used to go to Evans and get these things that were like half tights.... White Comfort Shorts - Shapewear & Solutions Lingerie - Lingerie - evans When I was bigger it was a big problem of mine, and I used to love these :)

Yeah that annoys me too, the amount of consultants in there....I suppose they're a good advertisment for the groups though. I think it's great they do a magazine and most of the content is fab (although very women orientated - which urks the men in my group) All I want, is a greater...

Roller Derby! I would have never have dreamed of strapping on roller skates and bashing into other women before. Although thinking about it, I would probably have been more effective as a blocker when I was bigger lol

I didnt say they were a waste of space. And as for the cover, I see what your saying, but I think as a magazine that's for an organisation like Slimming World, it would be nice to see somebody a bit more real on there. Unrealistic yes, but it would be nice. It just always seems to be some...

Jaylou, 3 stone is double what I mentioned. I think it's a significant amount of weight to lose, and yay you! I'm talking more about the people who have lost like 1st something and I cant see hardly difference in the before and after. I want to open that magazine, see amazing transformations...

I might get bashed for this but here goes... Is it just me who gets kind of annoyed when you open up the magazine and see a three page spread about somebody who lost like 1 and a half stone? To me, going from a curvy size 12 to an 8 (whilst a good achievement) doesnt really warrant being in...

Wow, well done CP! That's lush! I have roughly the same target as you (hope to eventually lose around 8 stone) and your totally my inspiration! xx

I'm at work too, their on the end of my row of desks. However I finish in fifteen mins and so far, so good lol

Food cravings do not pass within 30 mins. I've been staring at that pack of doughnuts for the past two and half hours and I still want one :(

I (along with loads of others on here if I remember rightly) am an Administrative Officer with the civil service. Basically if your on benefits and have a problem, I'm the person who tries to help over the phone. Not a greatly rewarding job I must say, and with a new government, I suspect not...

Aw that sucks :( I too, was inspired by Whip it (how ace was it????) Luckily in Wales, it's very much a new thing and all the teams around here are still coming togther and recuiting :)

I've taken up Roller Derby, which is a full contact womens sport (kinda like rubgy on skates but without the ball) and am learning to skate. So far it's fun. You might look like a bit of a tit in skates and full protective gear but whizzing around & trying not to fall on your arse is great ;)...

Hiiiii Not sure great is the word I'd use.....Always nice to meet a fellow sufferer though :p

Hey guys :) This is a nice thead :D My names jo (who've guessed?) I'm 24 and I live in South Wales with my best friend and my boyfriend. It kind of makes the rent cheaper whilst I pay off my student overdraft from 3 years ago....Opps! lol. We're a happy household though. I (like someone...

Oh dear :s I don’t really know what to say. I’m not going to bash the OP because as others have pointed out, she’s normally really helpful and lovely. I do however struggle to understand how she could start this post, and also another one about which “fat” comment we remember most….Seems a bit...

I'm going along to a beginners session with a local roller derby team tomorrow. I'm sure flinging myself around on rollerskates whilst trying to learn a full contact sport will be fun *gulp* More interesting than the usual gym sessions anyway - I'm hoping I can take it up as a hobby. I like...

Oh god, I've had my fair share of these. The one that I always remember is when I was about 12, and I'd bought a poppy but lost the pin so it was in my pencil case. One of the boys saw it and shouted across the room to me "You can't eat that you know". Cue much laughter from everyone and me...

The biggest change, like a lot of you have just said, is that I can't eat things cooked in fat. I can't stand chip shops anymore, I can't eat things cooked in lard or real oil, like eggs or bacon. I think in Slimming World there's so much focus on cooking things healthily without the use of it...

Hello wise MiniMins :) This weekend I'm hosting a girly cocktail and slumber party at my house. Potentially this could be a syn minefield so I'm wondering if anybody knew of any cocktails (alcoholic naturally) that are'nt that high in syns. I think most fruit juices are pretty synful, so I'm...

I saw it in morrisons the other day, just by all the spices :)

I have pigged out so much this week. However, got a syn free picnic and a long walk around the park tomorrow to get back on plan. I admire those of you who have synned your eggs (I couldnt bring myself to lol) I've given up fried foods and almost all fatty things and it doesnt bother me one jot...

Aw dude, it'll be okay, honest. There's no rule that says you had to hate your old body. I for one, much prefer my old boobs. They're sad and deflated now. But I can wear things I couldnt before and it all kind of balances out. I've seen your 'after' pics on Britmums thread and you've got a...

I've always done this and it doesnt seem to have hindered me :) It's all about whats right for you, but really you should'nt be burning all that energy and not putting anything back in to top up on. So long as you eat the right foods afterward, all should be fine :)

I always eat after the gym. I normally go straight from work so I have my tea when I get in. Besides, working out on a full stomach? No thank you! I've heard (and this may be wrong) that your metabolism is highest after excercise so it's an ideal time to eat anyway x

I like spread some Sweet Chilli Sauce on mine. Not too sure of the exact syns, but it's not very high and you dont need much :) Is lush with some stir fry veggies and noodles in soy sauce :)

I fight a daily battle with the biscuits that are always at the end of my row of desks in the office. One box finishes and I'm like yay....no temptation....by the afternoon you can always guarentee there'll be more *le sigh*

I'm aiming for 11 and a half stone as my initial target. If I reach it, it'll be a loss of exactly 8 stone. According to the NHS BMI calculator, I'll still be classed as overweight, but if I reach that weight and I'm happy then it's fine. I don't really trust those things anyway, I got a big...

Hiya Fern. I was thinking about this just the other day and I contemplated posting a thread about it, but I just didnt even know where to start lol. I've lost five and a half stone so far, going from a size 22/24 - 14/16. I've got perhaps another two and a half stone to go until target, and...

Hi Blufizz, Just thought I'd add my two cents. I'm really shy normally but I broke up with my long term partner in Oct 2008. I was 22 at the time, and I'd been with him for years and years (childhood sweethearts/first love kinda thing). When we split up, I'd spent a few months focusing on...

Ah Rosie I'm sorry. I agree with everyone else in that, to me, you seem to be at a healthy weight. Your body is comfortable and thus without resorting to drastic measures your not going to lose much more - and rightly so. I would never normally advocate such faddy plans, but maybe you could...

I saw this on DietGirls blog (will post the link below) If none of you have read her book/blog, it's well worth a read. After trying and failing to make Slimming World ice cream,I thought this looked much easier. (I dont have an ice cream maker so the continuous stirring just put me right off...

Oooh that sounds interesting - could you post the receipe here or would that be a bit naughty seen as it's from a SW book?

Hi all :) Have a taster night in class next week, it was orginally supposed to be a curry night but now the brief is just to "bring something full of flavour" I was going to do KFC style drumsticks, but just wondering if anybody had any other ideas? What do you guys normally bring? x

I don't agree with this way of following the plan. If you find cal counting works for you then great. Part of the appeal for SW (for me at least) is that it doesnt feel like a diet. There's no cal counting, no portion control and no denying yourself if your hungry. Tweaking it in this way, to...

I've lost five stone now. I've noticed loose skins. My boobs are quite bad, they look not awful, but deflated somwhere. The skin looks puckered and quite stretchy. My bingo wings are awful. When I hold my arm out you see the shape of my arm then loose saggy skin underneath it. My tummy is...

This week not gone much better. Have WI tonight and am not going. I weighed myself on scales Sunday (two days for before class - using my mothers scales which are usually pretty acurate) only for them to show a half stone gain. I've been following red and green, not gone over my syns once and...

Argh, I hate those girls who go to the gym in full make up....I sweat loads when I go so I wonder how it all stays in place... Either way ignore them. They sound shallow and ignorant and a bit vain to be honest, pay no attention. I started going to the gym when I was over 19 stone, luckily...

Ah no that's a typo. It should say Sept 2008...I thought I'd changed that lol. It's taken a year and four months to lose the weight. Half of it came off within the first four months when I was doing red and green days and the other half has taken the best part of a year spend doing EE.. so I...

Hi all Sorry to come and have a moan but if anybody knows what I'm going through it'll be you guys.. I went to class yesterday and gained 2.5lb. I feel really...bleak about this. I was looking at my book yesterday and I'm the same weight as I was on November. It's like two months of work for...

I love tomato-y sauces. I always fry onions and garlic in fry light, add whatever veg you fancy (I like peppers, mushrooms, corgettes) then stir in a carton of passta, add a splash of balasmic vinegar, and then whatever seasoning you like (salt, pepper, basil, oregano etc). I then stir in some...

I try not to eat past Lunchtime on a Weigh day. And I always wear my work trousers which are fairly light :) My routine for the evening then is that I'll have a healthy dinner and treat myself to a Weight Watchers dessert or a bar of chocolate. IMO my 70 weekly syns don't start until the next...

Made these for tea tonight and they were lovely. Ingredients: Salmon fillets/tinned salmon Potatoes Spring onions Egg Wholemeal bread/breadcrumbs Poach salmon, when cooked remove skin and break into pieces. Boil some potatoes, season and mash (dont add any butter or milk). Combine Salmon and...

I had the brownie one and it was lovely :) I bought 12 just incase I went back and they'd all gone lol. Anything to satisfy my sweet tooth hehe

Dunno if anybodys come accross these yet but Morrisons today they had new options indulgences hot chocolates. They come in three flavours, Choc banoffee, Choc brownie and chocolate fudge. They're around 3 syns each, and atm are 3 for £1. I just enjoyed one with some whipped cream...mmmmm Lush!

Being 23 years old and 19 and a half stone. I went to uni in 2003 weighing 15 stone (having lost two stone to get to that weight) and went through uni and a couple of years of unhappiness afterward, slowly but surely piling it all back on and then some. The cruncher was having my size 24 jeans...

Hi All Wondering if anyone can help. I was given a slow cooker for christmas (after wanting one for ageeees lol) Was looking at two recipes in this months mag, Chilli Cone Carne and Chicken Tikka Massala and wondering if anybody know if either would be slow cooker suitable? With minced...

This may be a silly question - but whats magic porridge? lol

Aw no! *hug* When strangers call me fat, I always get really upset, even though part of me knows their opinion doesnt matter one bit. Screw that horrible cow. I'm sure your not fat, but you can lose lbs. That woman will forever rude and ignorant, and that's much worse. And hey, what goes...

hey Could I possibly have the recipes for Chicken Tikka Massala, chicken Korma and Mushroom bhaji? I hate to be cheeky but the bf and I are having a curry night tomorrow and they sound lush! :)

Hi All Quick question if anyone can help. I'm stopping into iceland on the way home for dinner & am thinking of getting one the frozen chicken meals. I know that the chicken in tomato sauce is free, however wondering if anybody could help in regards to the other varietys? I think theres a...

Hi :) I just joined the board myself today. Well done so far on your loss, thats fab!

Aw thanks everyone :) I've put some 'before' and 'during' photos on my profile too. As soon as I figure out how I'll put them on the thread for that lol. Circles, yeah you ae right. It's hard trying to find new things to try and cook though, which is why I find the recipe thread on here...

Hi all Although I've been lurking on these threads for a while I've only decided to join today :) I started Slimming World in Sept 2008 and have lost 4 st 5lb since then. I had a rather high starting weight so unfortunately I'm only about over half way there. My weight loss has stalled a...