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  1. strawberryblonde

    slimming world - failure????

    hi luwat if you dont have much to lose you may take quite a while to loose a couple of pounds. are you having syns? in class most people reduce these towards reaching target. the other thing lots of people fail on is measuring especially wine and spirits. hope this helps. also your body may just...
  2. strawberryblonde

    slimming world - failure????

    Hi there, sorry to hear you are struggling. First off you are not a failiure. From experience in class its usually either not measuring things or getting syns wrong. Are you really exact with the wine as its a killer re syns. Also making sure the yoghurts are the free ones, removing the fat from...
  3. strawberryblonde

    HELLO

    Hi there heaven and welcome to the site. There's always someone with something helpful to say if you are struggling or if you just want to post questions. Hope you get as much from it as i do! Caro
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    Weird but wonderful lunch!!

    OOOh i was naughty and had a subway sandwich....not even vaguely SW friendly, but i enjoyed it and i needed the carb hit. having baked pot and beans for tea though!
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    Food Addicts Not Anonymous

    Hey kirstin Hope you are feeling better today. I know what you mean about the phantom stomach. Mine has been screaming for all the wrong stuff all week. Tonight it seems to have gone quiet???? CP ...thanks for your kind thoughts and hugs. Was really tired last nite and a bit emotional. It...
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    Food Addicts Not Anonymous

    Hi guys Sorry for not being on for a while have been back at wrk and it has got manic with all the winter ailments. Have been too tired to surf when I have got in. You all seem to be doing great. To be positive I have been more aware of my emotions in relation to eating, but to be negative have...
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    Food Addicts Not Anonymous

    Hey guys..... OMG just logged on very quickly before hitting xmas shopping.....sorry but its true its only just over a mth away. There is such a lot to catch up on here. I really need to give myself a couple of hrs to read thro things. So far I can identify with perfectionist slant and referree/...
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    i'v some confessions.

    How ya doing today ???? keep your chin up. I read what kristen said and se has a point, there is nothing wrong with renting and you could get something nice where you get the chance to walk away from the whole family thing yet it could be close enough to see your mum as well. At one point my...
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    Food Addicts Not Anonymous

    Gosh guys I need to spend some time tommorrow sitting and thinking about this. I have saved the articles to read but I already know that I am an emotional eater and have felt that i was addictlike for many yrs. So here goes....... hello my name is caro and i am a food addict! but am also tired...
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    i'v some confessions.

    You go girl!! I was in a relationship with a maniac some yrs ago and he messed with my head. Thankfully I saw him for what he was before i got too entrenched and sucuumbed to his mean and nasty ways. I would say that all you can do is repeatedly reassure your mum that she wont be alone and...
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    i'v some confessions.

    Hey fern It sounds as though everything is up in the air at the mo. Please try not to be to hard on yourself, as the others say draw a line under it. Remember your huge achievements and dont let anything else get in the way of that. FORGIVE YOURSELF so it was a few brownies and stuff, i bet you...
  12. strawberryblonde

    The Journey of H - depression

    Hi there just stumbled across this thread and wondered how you were doing. We started about the same time. I have been up and down but have kept going. What about you?? Caro
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    O/T: Mixed signals.... how do I read them?!

    Hi there Its confusing alright but i tend to agree with the posts that suggest he is unsure of himself and what your signals were. We are always surprised to hear that guys are unconfident in dating and not sure of themselves. I was in that situation recently and it was only when we chatted...
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    Arggghhh!!!...... and breathe

    Good luck there girl. Don't forget how far yu have come and if I may say so you are looking fab. Caro
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    It's a Long, Long Road To Wander All Alone...so I am here. My Diary

    Heya Am glad you found my post helpful. The advice has helped me so far so I am always happy to pass on what works. As for where I live, its not the prettiest of places but its close to whitby, saltburn and the north york moors which is great. Where are you from and hows things going for you...
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    It's a Long, Long Road To Wander All Alone...so I am here. My Diary

    Hi Liam You remind me of myself, setting goals and then struggling. Spoke with my gp on friday who was great. She encouraged me to set very small but achievable goals. On reading your first entry i thought about this and that perhaps you should only make one change a week or even over two...
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    SW Friendly TV snacks

    A friend used to ?par cook lasagne sheets then cook them in the oven in small triangles to make crisp like things or was it without the par cooking. Anyway worh a try I guess if you feel like experimenting?? You could also cook some quorn sausages and chop them down into smallpieces and get a...
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    Apple Betty

    mm sounds nice let me know how you found it caro x
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    New member

    a big hello Welcome Hayley. Keep going with the SW plan even if not to class, try and join one of the groups who set challenges and check out the threadds and blogs. it really is a case of the more you put in the more you get out of this site and everyone is so nice!! :):)
  20. strawberryblonde

    I FINALLY DID IT!!!!

    thank-you for your kind words and suggestions. am struggling at the mo but not giving up! LOL caro
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    Feel like I would be rejected even from the knackers yard

    Hope you are feeling much better by now but i have heard it can take quite a while to feel really back on form. take care of yourself and thank-you for the thanks. caro
  22. strawberryblonde

    Red Days Do I have to have meat with every meal on a red day?

    MM never heard that before. I will often have fuit for breakfast on either day and have found quorn works well on red days with very little meat at all. if the way you have been doing sw suits you then carry on doing it!! SB
  23. strawberryblonde

    awards - help please

    thank-you. Am nearly at my 50 posts so will try again. xx sb
  24. strawberryblonde

    Pesto Chicken

    mmm thanks for that ideax
  25. strawberryblonde

    I FINALLY DID IT!!!!

    cheers hun. am finding the site helpful as specially when i want to nibble. x sb
  26. strawberryblonde

    awards - help please

    Can anyone tell me how to download my half stone award please? Am also having difficulty with downloading a picture even though I follow all the instructions. Thanks SB
  27. strawberryblonde

    totm

    hi yvette, i am in the same position as you. what I have done recently is try to plan my treats around my cravings so i dont feel deprived. i also keep myself full and busy. i treat myself to other things like mags etc. Mine have been lasting 3-4 wks recently so i have had to talk to myself and...
  28. strawberryblonde

    ***Weighty Mateys Wintery November Challenge***

    how do i join?? what do we have to do? I need all the help and inspiration that I can get. Have managed 12 ilbs since rejoining SW but 16ilbs since heaviest. have about 100 to go! Really want to be slimmer for next summer and to help reduce my joint pain. all help appreciated! SB
  29. strawberryblonde

    I know i'm allowed to but . . . .

    good for you. have noticed that i have done thie recently too. doesnt it feel good!
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    Green Day Red Lentil Dahl (Slow Cooker)

    oo that does sound rather nice. i did a mixed veg and lentil soup for lunch and work tomorrow. love this type of food . will have to try your recipe circes. just seen your weight loss. wow! its about what i have to lose. how do you keep going?
  31. strawberryblonde

    Sausages.....

    the bowyers ones are nice especially the mediterranean flavoured ones but are hard to get!
  32. strawberryblonde

    Feel like I would be rejected even from the knackers yard

    Poor you. I know that we must seem a little over the top with our precautions at hosps and surgeries but we just want to try to limit the spread. I really hope you are feeling a lot better by the time you read this. Do keep drinking even if you dont eat you need fluids to keep you going! I...
  33. strawberryblonde

    How Slimming World Works - Advice for Newbies (Updated for 2015)

    thats a great explanation of SW squiddie. hope you are still doing good in your weight loss journey. SB
  34. strawberryblonde

    I FINALLY DID IT!!!!

    :party0019: Ah brill............I am trying to break the twenty stone barrier but its a challenge all right!! Any tips? SB
  35. strawberryblonde

    Stopped losing weight...

    Hi beejster Have you tried doing a food diary for a week and also sitting into the newbie talk in class?? Its amazing how many bad habits i developed or thought oh thats about the same syns as .......and it wasn't. Keep going, you have done great and you may just need a week or so for your body...
  36. strawberryblonde

    // Karmacoma's Diary ~ 10 Stone to lose!! //

    gosh girl you are doing great. just keep thinking of that lovely christmas outfit you will wear at the office party etc. keep it going! SB
  37. strawberryblonde

    Just got back from docs...

    good luck! isn't it great when you finally find a gp who just listens and doesn't judge! SB
  38. strawberryblonde

    New Team - Calling Newbies

    hey there I do also love food. keep going is my motto and dont be put off by the odd pound on (we are after all human.- took me 20 yrs to get to that point though.LOL!) hope you are doing good. take care sb
  39. strawberryblonde

    New Team - Calling Newbies

    can i join in too??? what do we need to do ? and how do we go about joining?? SB
  40. strawberryblonde

    Green Days 1st WI tomorrow night !!

    hi there welcome to the site. have not been on here long either but everyone seems really helpful. good luck with tommorrow night. SB
  41. strawberryblonde

    Green Day Falafel Burgers

    :) Oh they do sound great , will try them when am off. used to love falafels, may treat myself to hummous unless anyone knows a syn free version.........?? SB :):):):)
  42. strawberryblonde

    Gorgeous Curry Sauce

    MMM that sounds great. Thanks for posting. Will have to try that. Got the peas and toms just need the quorn. Ta SB
  43. strawberryblonde

    Buying scan bran outside of group

    A very hard core wheat/rye style crispbread may liken to cardboard. others love it tho' . you can make cakes and many other things with it. sb
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    Seriously - Quark???

    hi , i also added sweetener to some last night but it was the brown sugar type. had it over some oven baked plums with a sprinkle of said sugar. It was moorish. Also had it in a sweet potato today and it was passable. May have put too much in tho'. sb
  45. strawberryblonde

    I want to cry

    Hope you are feeling a bit better today. How did you get on? Am new to the site but everyone seems so supportive. Keep smiling hun! x
  46. strawberryblonde

    can we have a cous cous recipes thread please?

    mmmm oh my will try this sb
  47. strawberryblonde

    can we have a cous cous recipes thread please?

    sounds nice re cake. you are so creative on here! will have to try that. sb
  48. strawberryblonde

    can we have a cous cous recipes thread please?

    thanks that sounds great re quiche idea. i have made my own by throwing loads of vegs in but you have to add big flavours re spices and herbs etc. try adding stock when you put water onto it as it gives a nice background flavour. i am usually heavy with the chilli powder and have put cumin...
  49. strawberryblonde

    I HAVE TO STICK TO IT!!

    keep going Me too. I have to just stick to it. I have 5 ilbs (i think) to my stone. i keep yoyo ing so it feels like months to that first stone since i rejoined. have hit my first stone since my highst weight. hang in there and stay focused. thats what i have keep saying to myself anyway. take...
  50. strawberryblonde

    I want to cry

    :wavey: Missclare please dont give up! Why dont you allow yourself a few extra syns and enjoy a night out. then focus on eating free foods that are superspeed and speed foods. Drink loads of water and do a bit of exercise. Dont forget why you are doing this and that you have done really well so...
  51. strawberryblonde

    Syn free chips ?

    oh yes do enjoy!!! egg and chips is a personal favorite!
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    Syn help pitty please with a cherry on top :-)

    don't worry about it .just enjoy it and carry. you are looking good in your pic amythist!! strawberry blonde
  53. strawberryblonde

    The 'Ups and Downs' of weight loss/confidence

    happy birthday steph !! enjoy it! strawberryblonde
  54. strawberryblonde

    Hi all!

    hello wlcome aboard. am also on sw but with orlistat. lost 14ilbs from heaviest. everyone is very welcoming and helpful. take care SB
  55. strawberryblonde

    The 'Ups and Downs' of weight loss/confidence

    hey sticky i like the others know what you mean and i am great at beating myself up with a huge stick- even my group leader tells me so!! My advice would be, think back to the time you were feeling good in the bath/in general. Try to do some visualisation on how you felt, how excited, sexy...
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    OMG- going to set a bit of a longer challenge as its only

    Am up for the challenge but not very computer savvy so if the cut and paste goes ok then brill if not I am here in spirit. Am currently 1stone 2 down from highest and 10lbs from this SW restart. am going for one stone by christmas as am a late starter. xx SBxx
  57. strawberryblonde

    Left over rice

    check out the website, someone told me you can use it as a base for a quiche but am not sure how exactly. a bit vague i know but worth a look. i like mushrooms with garlic in a bit of fat free creme fresh with herbs (and a touch of chicken bovril to cook m'rooms in). there is also the classic...
  58. strawberryblonde

    My first weigh day!

    well done and keep going. don't be put off by not losing more you have to live and njoy life as well! xx
  59. strawberryblonde

    im wondering

    hi am 45 and from north yorkshire!
  60. strawberryblonde

    Quick question

    Hey there Like the others say its a personal thing. If its a really big do you can decide on flexible syns where you plan what you will eat and drink , say40 syns and then stick to this rather than going out and just going for it. Ask your group leader for more info. It can give you more...
  61. strawberryblonde

    Here we go its now or never

    wow you have done so well, 4 stones....amazing. thanks for the help
  62. strawberryblonde

    I am soooooo mad!

    I have just tried to buy a pair of size 22 long boot leg jeans.........easy you say......apparently not. I am not a viable customer for the likes of M&Co, M&S, Next..........George tried but had none availiable and New Look had some but well LOL they fitted all the way to my calves then flared...
  63. strawberryblonde

    Here we go its now or never

    Thank you its nice to feel welcomed and to know there is some support out there . Have lost 9 ilbs so far........one day at a time for the rest.... Strawberryblonde.
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    Here we go its now or never

    Well its about week 4 of my restart and have just discovered this site. Am struggling to get the hang of it but am hoping it will help in my quest. I need to lose over 10 stone max and about 9 min. Quite a chore but am really trying to focus on small goals for now. Gp has prescribed orlistat not...
  65. strawberryblonde

    // Karmacoma's Diary ~ 10 Stone to lose!! //

    well done you!! Its always hard to start out.Keep going! SB
  66. strawberryblonde

    O.T letter done to ss

    Hi there You have some really good points there in your letter. I would just advise to leave it over night and reread just to make sure it is what you want to say. One thing I would advise is to use your first paragraph plus a little of the last into a covering letter then list your points and...
  67. strawberryblonde

    A message for all new members

    newbie here hello I am a newbie, i have no idea if i am doing this right as i seem to keep deleting things i write.......LOL! I am trying to do slimming world and my GP just suggested orlistat. i am motivated but have about 120ilbs to lose which seems a mammoth task. Would love to have a...
  68. strawberryblonde

    Working 12 Hour shifts & diets

    Hi there I work 10-12 hrs as well. i try to take loads of fruit in with me plus pkts of couscous/tins of tuna of cups of pasta (like cup a soups) that way I always have somethoing healthy in my drawer. I also batch cook and freeze and survived on soups last winter which was easy. Failing that a...
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