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Good work on the gym. It becomes more attractive to me as the nights draw and it gets colder outside.

Weighed in this morning. Bit of a bugger but I put on 2lbs. :-( I knew it was coming as our long weekend away involved beers, buffets and pub lunches. Not a good recipe. However, it wasn't as bad as it could have been as after a 5 mile walk we missed the bus home. The next one was in two hours...

Good luck! Will keep checkign back.

Haha, thanks! Where your diary?

Hi all, Well I'm sad to say that my birthday turned into a birthweekend and I sort of went off plan quite a bit. I'm also on paternity leave for the next two weeks as my wife and I are sharing the last two weeks. This has meant I've had to grab stuff on the go and I haven't had chance to do as...

This forthcoming week is going to interesting as it's my birthday on Sunday, and we're going out for a few beers, some food and then to a gig. I am going to keep bang on plan in the days before and after, but then just wipe out Sunday, and pretend it never happened. I am all for accurate point...

Thanks Sue! Yeah, it's difficult at work when people bring in cakes and I'm the only fellow to abstain! But it's all for the greater good! Weighed in this morning, and I'd lost 3lbs, so happy enough with that. Especially as I accidentally went over my points by 30. :-( I do a reasonable amount...

Afriad it did, but it was inevitable after my wife and son have had it. Oh well. Back at work now though.

Thanks! Determined not to be a fat bloke anymore. Think I'm coming down with flu though. :-(

Haha, that's superb. Great to know. At the minute, like you say, I can't imagine being slim, I guess I have just got to keep going! And I can't see me overtaking you for a while yet!

Thanks for the comments! Your loss is phenomenal - well done! How did you do it if you don't mind me asking? Was you WW?

2lbs off this morning. Not too bad I suppose. 8lbs in total in 2 weeks. :)

Hi Rollerbird, thanks for commenting. Do you have a diary? I've got through another weekend. Yesterday I did the Park Run which is great fun. Only earnt 4 APs though! Today we ate out for lunch after a 2 hour / 5 mile walk. Had a pint and a Sunday lunch (can't believe how many PP roast potatoes...

Despite having pretty much the worst week at work that I've ever had, I've managed to keep on track, and it's now the weekend so I can relax a little. Most of my problems at work come from having no self confidence and very low self esteem. My weight has undoubtably contributed to this over...

Thanks! I think it's half to do with stress! ;-)

Not too shabby at all. 19st 4lbs this morning which means I've lost 6lbs this week. Musn't grumble at that. Hoping for another good one this week.

So, it's WI day tomorrow and i'm confident of losing a decent amount. I've cycled 35 miles, ran 2 and walked about 10. I've not used my 21 of my 23 activity points so if I don't see some movement I am going to be gutted!

I've succesfully navigated the weekend. :) I used some weeklies (I've got 19 remaining) but I've also earned 17 activity points. Hoping for a decent loss on wednesday...

Good work on managing the urges. I was so glad I did, as I know I wouldn't have even enjoyed it afterwards and would have regretted it. Anyway, its the weekend, time for positivity. :)

The first two days have gone OK thanks - although I had a stressful day at work yesterday and I was SO close to caving in and having a takeout. I didn't but afterwards I was thinking 'WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME'?!

That's a great post, thanks. Yes, I am definitely doign it for myself now. There are nice little 'waymark's alogn the way in the form of weddings or whatever, but not putting myself under any additional pressure. Thanks. :)

For anyone interested, I've started a new thread, this one will hopefully be THE ONE ... http://www.minimins.com/weight-watchers-weight-loss-diaries/345589-a.html

Hello, I post this with my tail between my legs and a shameful expression on face ... I started a thread on here a few months ago, and like past attempts, it started really well but then the loss tailed off, eventually stopped and then I gave up altogether. Embarassed to say that I have...

Breaking from the norm and weighing myself every day. 18st 13lbs this morning.

So, the scales said ..... 19st 0lbs. :break_diet: Lets see where we can get to...

Thanks for the posts guys. Well, it's been a week of debauchery pretty much. But, with just 10 days left until my holiday, starting now, I'm going to try to recover from this disaster. I will jump on the scales tomorrow morning and see what the damage is - it's definitely not going to be...

What did you have done to your hand?

Thanks very much, but honestly, I've had so much crap that I don't think I can pull it back. It started when a colleague bought me a pork pie on friday lunch time, I didn't ask for one, and he had no idea I was dieting, and it was such a nice gesture that I just ate it and then, after that, I...

Really pissed off with myself so coming clean on here ... I've had a terrible two days food wise, I've eaten such a huge amount of crap it's ridiculous and am ashamed of myself. No idea where it came from. Struggling to pick myself back up anf focus for the next couple of weeks before holiday. :(

Well, I must say, I'm slightly gutted this morning. Stepped on the scales and it's *just* a 1lb loss. I know a loss is a loss but I haven't had a drop of alochol this week and done lots of exercise. Saying that, I did go over my weeklies by 12, but I went over by 80 (!) last week due to the...

Thats amazing, well done on your loss! I think I need some tips!

Hi guys, thanks for the messages. Well, it's weigh in day tomorrow and I've gone 12 points over this week. I've done lots of exercise and on Tuesday I even did a 2 mile run at lunch tiime at work. I'm sort of hoping it's going to be a bigg-ish loss tomorrow but we will have to see. Just 3...

Well, the weekend has been succesfully navigated with 2 weeklies/APs to spare! I am pretty comfortable staying in my points monday to friday so am hoping for a half decent loss this week. We had an awesome Byron Burger today for the first time, 30 points, but worth it. I will be cycling in to...

Well done! Great effort! It's hard at the time but once you're sat down in the evening after you've resisted, it's a great feeling!

Haha, I know, somethings are so worth the points, other things I think, why the eff did I even look at that.

Completely agree with that! And thanks for the luck. Had a great, healthy day today, and bought some new cycling gear, apparently August is going to be scorchio so looking forward to being out on the bike.

Not sure how that has happened, but I've lost 1lb this week, which I am delighted with. I know it's not the biggest loss, but i'm really happy with considering the wedding, the fact I let myself down last night and all in all, went over my pro points by quite a big amount. I'm now mega...

3lbs! Superb! Well done! Great that you're keeping momentum up and continuing to lose.

Well the night before weigh in and I have had a leave of my senses. Have done so well but got a feeling I've blown it. Oh well, will see how I get on in the morning.

Wedding was good thanks, although I was home at 10pm! Getting old! Amazingly I have stayed within my points this weekend, albeit just, so if I can just stick to my dailys between now and thursday I should post another loss. Fingers crossed.

Navigated Pieday friday well today and got let home an hour early so made the most of it and went the long way home and did a 16 mile bike ride. Gives me 'free' pint at the wedding tomorrow. :)

I hope so! Just got to navigate 'pie day friday' tomorrow and the wedding on Saturday night now ...

Well done SS! That is superb! A pound a day is just outrageous!

Well, I was very apprehensive about getting onto the scales this morning after the weekend I had. Along with the fact I'd gone over my allowance by 89 points (yep, thats EIGHTY NINE points) I was crapping myself, but, somehow, I have lost 1.5lbs which I am delighted with. I think a big part of...

Thanks guys, really appreciate it. :)

Thanks! Well, this weekend has been a bit of a write off as a stag do on Saturday saw me go completely off piste, I had good intentions but it all went to pot. Oh well, I'm confident that with 3 full days left I can turn it round and post a loss. I aim to be doing lots of exercise and not using...

Was so tempted to eat some crap food tonight (all my colleagues at work had been talking about Pizza all day!) but I resisted, and I'm pleased I did. I actually ended the day with 8 unused pro points.

Looks about right to me too - I get 56 points and like you, can sometimes feel like a lot, but it's working for me so far, and I think it's better to lose weight and feel as though you're not on a diet.

Amazing work on 8lbs off! Bravo! And a very well written thread/blog too, well done. :)

So, Week 1 and it's a 3lb loss, actually it's a 3.5lbs loss but we'll round it down to 3. I've had a decent week as have cycled 30+ miles, walked 5+ miles and done a bootcamp session which was fun (I think) but has left me aching all over! I also had 20 activity points left which I didn't use...

Thanks! 3lbs off today! Pretty pleased with that. I really like the idea of earning activity points on WW, it makes me do more exercise and gives me parameters to stick to. I found it almost impossible to do that on SW, as I'd use all my syns and then I'd get disheartened! Probably just my weak...

Hi guys, Thanks for the messages. All good here, however, I have gone over to the dark side ..... and am doing WW now. Just feel it fits in better with my lifestyle and am enjoying it so far - it's weigh in day tomorrow though so will see how we go! I have yaken lots of good habits from SW...

Decent day today, usually Friday's have been bad as I have been known to crack open the beers and have a few after work, but, no beer has passed my lips and I have cycled 20 miles. Pretty good friday all in all.

So, are there any other men around?! We're looking a bit thin on the ground?!

Hi all, Started this thread as wanted to keep a log of how I do with losing weight. I have been trying to lose my excess weight for years, literally years, I always lose a bit, then put a bit back on, lose a bit, put a bit back on ...... ad infinitum. I was doing Slimming World up until a...

Thanks for the comments guys, really appreciate it.

Hi all, I've been doing SW for a few weeks now and I like it, however there's one thing that really irks me and it's making me want to go back to WW .... exercise. I loved that fact that on WW if you knew you had a stag do, birthday party or BBQ etc you could do loads of exercise and...

Right, I've started properly now and been a good day. When I'm in the zone I find it reasonably 'easy' to keep on plan and not think about loads of food all day! There was a group0n deal today for a bootcamp which I have bought and am looking forward to doing. 8 sessions for £8. Determined to...

Well, last week was a complete write off as was unexpectedly away with work again for a few days. However, amazingly, I have stayed the same, which I think is a big result! So, no damage done, still 18 stones 13lbs and we go again. Going to forget about last week and re-reboot. Holiday now in 8...

Brilliant advice, as ever, and I love that saying, absolutely bang on. I got Pieday Friday wrong too, it's only the first friday after payday each month. Much more managaeable.

Brilliant stuff, and I know what you mean regarding alcohol. It's just too damn nice! ;-) I am hoping it's realistic as I am doign lots of exercise - cycling 15 miles tomorrow, 3m run on Saturday and then a 10 mile hike in the Dales on Sunday. :)

I have a decision to make ... the 6 guys in the office have started doing 'pie day friday' where we take it in turns to go to the local butchers and get pies in. The trouble is, the pies are one of the greatest things I have ever tasted!

Thank you Theria, and well done on your losses - absolutely brilliant - and inspiring, too. Did you think you'd had a good week? I think the Thursday weigh in will be good for me - but will take on board what you have said re: the weekends. I think I will be OK as my diary is pretty clear now...

EDIT: I'm going to try a new weigh in day to see what effect that has. My holiday is exactly 9 weeks away so am now going to weigh in on a Thursday. All stats etc remain the same. :)

Thanks Sammie. :) Decent first day back on plan and only used 3 syns. :)

Hi all, Well I started a thread a couple of months ago here - http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-weight-loss-diary/339759-no-more-monster-munching-week-7-10lbs-lost.html - and saw good initial losses followed by a few weeks of stagnantion and then thanks to working long hours and a week...

After this week's weigh in, I think that would be wise. Ashamed to say I have put on 1lb. I went a bit daft at the weekend as way away from home. Really pissed off with myself as I'm not kicking on from my early good work. I'm setting myself a target this week of losing 4lbs to take me to the...

Another weigh-in, and I've stayed the same. Again. It's not suprising when I think about what I've eaten though, especially at the weekend. I'm going to make more of an effort to post my food diary up here as I do really well Tuesday to Friday and then the weekend comes and it all goes to...

Very decent day today. Used some syns but stuck to plan. Bit weird though as my wife and son have gone away for a couple of days to visit the in laws. So the house is very quiet! Taking advantage and have come to bed early with a book! Gone are the days when of be out on the town when left...

Well, another weigh in day comes round. This time, I've stayed the same ... Update Week 1 - 7lbs off :) Week 2 - 5lbs off :) Week 3 - 2lbs on :( Week 4 - 2lbs off :) Week 5 - STS I would have been disappointed with this any other week, but looking bad, I lost it this weekend and went a bit...

Nice, do you cut them up before you microwave them?

Nice. Do they taste the same?!

That's exactly what I plan to do - going to refrain from any tpe of kebab. I find SW chips are tastier than most fast foods anyway. Just shame about the waiting time!

Yeah, to be honest, I'm probably making too much of a big deal of it. My friends wouldn't care really, but I do enjoy a couple of pints every so often and I'm a real ale fanatic, so I love trying new ones from different breweries. I'm just going to take it easy, definitely NOT have pork...

I would get physically hurt if I ordered a G&T. I plan to do a 25 mile cycle ride on Sunday, and run 3 miles before I drink so HOPEFULLY it won't do too much damage if I avoid the kebab at the end of the afternoon (Which I will). Oh, by the way, I have got into a pair of work trousers that I...

Thanks Pippa, I was just thinking the exact same thing in the car on the way to work this morning. Why am I measuring my weightloss in terms of meals, days or even weeks, this is a long term challenge which I will nail slowly and steadily. Definitely back on plan today, at least til Saturday's...

Thanks Pippa, definitely. I am feeling slightly guilty about the crap I ate tonight, but, I am looking forward to getting back on it for the rest of the week.

Two days in and this week has gone to sh1t. I said I didn't have anything planned, and I didn't, but I was asked tonight to be best man for my very good friend, so celebrated, with pizza and wine. A big honour so not mega fussed. I got caught up the moment. Damage limitation this week now.

Well it could have been worse, just weighed in and it's 2lbs off, which is basically the 2lbs I put on last week. Not too bad. Hoping for a decent week this week although I am out for beers on Saturday and have a meal out on Saturday too. But that is the only off plan stuff I am doing so...

No problems, thanks again for all your hard work with these. The lasagne was lovely.

Hi Pete, This bad boy is literally in the oven as I type, just wondering, you mention a Knorr Stockpot in the ingredients, but then dont mention it again in the recipe? Is it actually needed?! Thanks. :)

Great stuff. :) Well I have managed to survive a ridiculously busy week at work without resorting to fast food, chocolate, crisps or beer. I've been out on the push bike quite a bit and did the Park Run in 28:41 this morning, a new PB. :) Going to make Pete's lasagna for tea tonight. Looking...

Well, that's not as horrific as I thought. I've put on 2lbs but I honestly thought it would be more. Like any footballer manager in a press conference, there's positives to be taken from this week, mainly, I know exactly where I went wrong and can sort that out this week - i.e. don't go on a...

Hi Pete, Wonderful thread, thanks so much. Do you have any ways to spice up chicken - I love it with SW chips and salad/veg. Ideally 0/low syns? Many thanks indeed.

Dreading tomorrow's weigh in - this has been a BAD week.

Just got back from the stag do. I think I'm going to try to forget about it and move on ASAP as it involved lots of beer, pizzas, crisps and a whole host of other bad things. I reckon it might be a 4 figure syn value. ;-) Anyway, that was a complete one off, not to be repeated. There's no way...

How much is too much? It's probably been asked before but yesterday I was ravenous and had three of the syn free muller lights for dessert. Is that Ok?! I felt guilty doing it but it was either that or a Mars Bar which would have been worse!

Brilliant advice as ever. Love it. Yeah, I plan to partake in the stag do in 'sensible' way, don't want to obliterate the good work I have done so far. And as you say, going to TRY not worry worry too much and play the long game. Thanks again.

Well I've got to be happy with that, my 2nd weigh in this morning and I've lost another 4lbs, so that's 11lbs in two weeks. :) Other than going a bit feral yesterday (I didnt count syns, but did have 35 left and didn't go too wild) I have done lots of exercise and stuck to the plan. This...

Gone slightly off piste today. Had a 5 mile walk to a pub in the next village and I'd sussed out that I could have the gammon - unfortunately, they'd sold out! So I had to have the steak instead. Not bad in itself, but then I had a big dessert too. I'm not attempting to syn it but I had 35 left...

Thats excellent mate, well done.

Pete, these are wonderful, thanks so much for posting. Also nice to see another man about the place! I am going to have a good look at these - they all look great! Thanks again.

Brilliant, not seen that before. Thanks.

Not sure I like Pearce though. Think a man with managerial experience of that league is needed. It'll sure be interesting. Anyway, bring on the world cup! Can't wait!

Brilliant, thanks!

Phew. Was dreading you'd say M*n U*d. I'm a Leeds United fan. Awful season, glad it's over.

Hi mate, Great to see another chap here. Sounds like i'm in a near identical boat to you, too .... a big fat oil tanker, probably. Will look forward to watching your progress. I am only my 2nd week of the plan at home and it's been good so far. Good luck! P.s. Who do you support?!

Brilliant! Thanks! I have 35 to use tomorrow then! Just checking out the menu at the pub now!

We put on a buffet for the family today - so pleased - I stuck to free food and just synned some chocolate tea cakes! It's the last day before my weigh in tomorrow so we're going for a long walk and a pub lunch and as I have quite a few syns left, I will have a pint or two and a nice sensible...

Sounds a bit of a nightmare! Our son is only 4 months and still on the boobozade, so it was a nerve wracking, but thankfully, he slept the whole way through! Best of luck with the running - the hardest part is putting your gear on. I'd heartily recommend the park runs - very friendly and family...

Good thanks! I did the Park run this morning and got 29:16 which was great. Went to a friends who did us a SW grill up - amazing! And now doign SW chicken fried rice for tea! :ok ... Also very pleased as took my son to the supermarket for the first time BY MYSELF. Don't think I've ever shopped...

Home from work for the long weekend. This, in the past, would be where my healthy eating and good work turns to ****. But, not this time! SW chips and frittata for tea! Have a great weekend all.

Always aim for the moon, even if you miss, you'll land among the stars!

Great stuff! I think 4lbs would be a nice amount to lose next week?!

Another 5 miles cycled today and another good day on the plan. Only used 34 calories so far this week too. I'm not sure If I'm being an idiot but for the first time since I started this I feel a bit lighter!

So, another decent day. 10 miles cycled and stuck the plan. I am maybe not filling my plate with 1/3 superfree though, that is my only worry.

No! Going to make one tonight actually!

Thanks, I think I'm doing Ok food-wise after exercise, got plenty of fruit and brough a couple of boiled eggs to work! I've never been as hungry as I've been those first few days though!

This is a brilliant, informative post, thanks so much.

Thank you - I hope you're right. Just peed off with myself. Cycled to work again today so thats another 12 miles in the bag for the day. Does ones weight fluctuate quite a bit then?

I'm pissed off with myself. Really can't wait until I'm 18 stones something, so after yesterday's 12 miles cycle ride and a good day I stupidly weighed myself this morning in the hope I'd be 18st something. Turns out I've put on a pound. Bugger. :(

Hello all, I'm new to this so was hoping I could pick your brains. Just been to the canteen at work and had Moroccan turkey salad for lunch. I was going to Syn it at about 3 syns, would you say that would be OK? To my mind, the only items that would have syn values would be the bit of pitta...

Thanks guys, yes, it's a great motivator for next week. Had a morrocan chicken salad for lunch. Just trying to work out the syns now!

That's great, I'm aiming for 2.5lbs a week, which I think will be achievable in the early weeks at least. I'm hoping all the exercise I do has a positive effect too.

Just rememebered I'm on holiday in Spain in exactly 4 months, so that is a great mini (big) goal for me, too.

13?! Wow! Thats brilliant. Looking at your stats it seems to have slowed a little but you're still making solid losses on it?

Many thanks, it feels very good. And yes, it's definitely a big diet change. No mini targets as such, just my 10% and then 1 stone increments down to my target weight of 13 and a half. I'm cycling to work today and tomorrow too, which is 5 miles each way. So hopefully it all helps. Got a...

Sorry, just another stupid question. How can I insert a photo? The insert photo icon is greyed out. Thanks again.

Thanks! Well, wow, I wasn't expecting that. I lost 7lbs this week - SEVEN POUNDS! That's half a stone! Delighted with that. Is it normal to lose such a big amount in the early weeks? I have a lot to lose but just wondering. If I can get to 18st something next week I will be at my lowest for...

Thanks. And good luck with yours, too.

Bit nervous about tomorrow's weigh in. I've had to go slightly off piste due to been away from home quite a bit, but, I'm still very hopeful of losing. I think the first week is always going to be a learning curve anyway and I'm slowly getting into the swing of things.

First Saturday on the plan and has been decent. I think! Got up early, banana and a muller light, then did the Park Run - did the 3m course in 30:19. I then went to IKEA, which meant I needed an antidote to countract such an awful thing, so I basically used up all of my syns on a pint of real...

Running is great, good for the soul I think. You should get back on it - just take it easy to start with and you will be fine. :) I have done the Edinburgh half marathon, really nice race. Especially the beers in the pubs afterwards. :)

Had a chinese takeaway for tea tonight - lovely, just a chicken chow mein with (lots of) prawn crackers for 13 syns. Perfect Friday night treat. :) I'm doing my first Park Run tomorrow - a free, timed 3m run. They're all round the country. Really looking forward to it. Be a nice change to...

Great, I'm doing EE so I guess that wouldn't matter for me? Thanks again.

That sounds amazing. I am going to do that this weekend! Thank's very much! :)

Excuse my ignorance but whats a superfree frittata?!

I think so! Lots of fruit, muller lights, had huge (2 syn) tea last night - roasted veg (with spray), rocket, chicken breast and SE sweet potato chips. I am a biggish guy and my stomach has expanded over the years, I think it's getting smaller as gradually been nowhere near as hungry. I just...

So, three days in and going OK so far. I've used slightly more syns than I thought I would but it's still manageable. I was severely hungry the first couple of days but haven't been so bad today. I've not been starving myself but just think my body has been getting used to eating different...

Thanks - I shall keep an eye out, too.

I know, just been reading about that. Gutted. :(

Can't believe this! I started the plan yesterday and went shopping yesterday evening, these were going to be my breakfast for a lot of the days! Damn. :-( Just checked the packets and they are indeed the new ones. Not sure what to do, now?

This is great to know, thanks for the heads up.

First day succesfully completed. Been shopping this evening so have stocked up on lots of nice fruit, alpen light and muller lights which are enough of a treat to keep me going! I actually had two muller lights tonights - even though I had two syn free ones, are they still syn free? Seems a bit...

Haha, definitely not just you!

Thanks Pippa, yeah, it was a great day, very emotional! I agree, I haven't eaten much today but it's been awkward as was away all weekend so not been shopping - doing that tonight! Thanks for your luck. :)

Brilliant, thanks again.

Thanks very much. :) The first morning has gone well enough, scrambled eggs for breakfast with a syn free mug shot for lunch. May have to supplement with a packet of crisps though. I will be well within my syns as got healthy meal planned this evening.

And these are the vital statistics ... Neck 18.0 inches Chest 43.5 inches Bicept 14.0 inches Wrist 7.5 inches Hips 46.5 inches Thigh 28.5 inches Calf 19.5 inches Waist 48.5 inches

So, that's it, my weightloss adventure starts today ... Tuesday 22nd April. Jumped on the scales and I'm weighing in at a whopping 19st 8lbs. :( I have also taken some pics but don't worry, I won't be posting them as I'm stood in my underpants! :eek: Looking forward to giving this a proper go ...

This is brilliant. Thanks so much. I love excel! Just a couple of quick questions .... In a weeks time, how do I add my new weight?! Can't seem to find the appropriate cell. Also, is there anyway of expanding the measurements section, it only has 9 weeks worth and I will be going for longer...

Thanks guys, at the minute it would be sandwich, and then a variety of crisps, fruit, cereral bars, the odd bit of chocolate etc. Nothing too exciting, but understand that's not particularly healthy.

(Packed) Lunch ideas? Hi all, I'm new to SW and just after picking your brains ... I have had a read through of the EE book and am a bit worried about what I can have for my lunch. I work in an office but there's no microwave or cooking facilities, so it's going to have to be things that I...

Hello all, I've been a member here quite some years. I started several weightloss journey threads several years ago, including one which was to lose weight for my wedding, which I was determined to do, but never did, at least not properly, and I'm pretty ashamed of myself when I think about it...

Thats brilliant, well done! :) All the best for the future.

This is brilliant, thanks ever so much. :)

Hello, I'm male and 6'2" and I'm currently doing WWPP under my own steam (was 20st 3lb, now 18st 13lb! - long way to go though). I am just wondering where I stand with my allowance? I have been on 57 per day whilst I have been 19st. Now I have hit the 18st something mark (this morning), do I...

Cool, TBH, I think i will purchase the Pro Points stuff from ebay. Sounds good. Are their online resources we could use aswell, for example, an online calculator?

Ok, someone at work was walking about that WW had changed their whole scoring system. I don't go to meetings and do it myself from a WW calculator and a paper book. I guess my question is, is it wise to change to the pro points? Or is it possible to carry on doign the old style WW? Will the...

I pointed these at 2.5 (straight from the packet) when I had one of these in a meeting on Monday!

I love home-made chips! Gorgeous! To point them I just take 50g of potatoes as 1/2 point and then add the points for how much oil you use. 1 tablespoon is 2.5 points. I never par boil mine, i just cut them up, stick them in a bowl with oil, and then add some salt, pepper, some herbs and then...

In my book its got: 2 Tablespoons 60g..................1/2 Baby......................................0 Creamed, 2 tablespoons 60g.....1/2 Hope this helps!

According to this website it works out as 2 points per 22g teacake. :)

Don't WW round down though? So that'd be right. :)

Hope you enjoy the wine! :)

According to the nutritional information, it's 3.5pts for 100g, so assuming a 454g jar, its 20pts for the whole jar. Will you get 40 teaspoon fulls from a jar?!

I read Sebastian Faulks book; Birdsong a little while ago (it was on my 'to read' list for ages!). Anyway, It was absolutle stunning and totally unforgettable. It's set in World War 1 and has the best depiction of trench warfare I've ever read in a novel. It has stayed with me and some of the...

Yep, one 25g turkey rasher is 0.5pts. :)

In my book its got: "Paneer, curd cheese, medium portion 100g - 3 pts".

Yes, the roll would be 2pts. As for the soup, this will be very low, assuming natural ingredients (basically tomatos and onions!) but I would just count it as 0.5 for a bit of oil that could have been used.

Don't worry about it, but thanks for offering to help. :) I would say we were walking for about 4 or 5 hours in total, but as I say, I am re-starting my diary tomorrow. :(

Thanks for the amazing response. I REALLY appreciate it. :) (For the record, I walked 13 miles!) :)

LADIES?!

According to this: Calories per 100g: 497 Saturated Fat per 100g: 11.0g (which is got by googling) It works out at 10 points per 100g, so 1 pt per 10g, so 4pts for a 40g bag. Hope this helps, I love Minstrels too!

Hmmm, if you can only spend 12 activity points per week? Where do I stand with points that I am saving up for the week? {Sorry for the questions}

Hi there, Just wondering if there is a limit on points gained from exercise? I am in London on Saturday and plan to walk and walk and walk! Say I walk gently for four hours, would this gain me 16 points to spend on beer?! :D Or is this capped at a certain level? Much obliged!

I would, but don't think the sandwich lady who comes round work in her van sells those! :D

Thanks ever so much. :)

I know they're not good for you but anyone know how many points a small sausage roll is for you? About 1" x 3". ;)

Thanks for all the messages, guys. :) I've now started my diary which can be seen here. My target is now just under 3st so I would love to achieve that. Ta again.

Hi all, Just after some advice if anyone can spare a minute or two. I am getting married in June (19th to be precise) and am desperate to be slim(er) for it, I have been "trying" on and off for the last 6 months or so and from 19st 10lb, I am now around 18st 11lb. Not great I know, but a...

Really great to see your doing so well still, Elkay. :)

Hey! Really impressed with your curry denial! I wouldn't have been able to - I would have poppadums, naan, big curry, desert and beer so well done! Very inspirational! One thing though, and I hate to say it, but I calculate Quavers to be 1.5 points (using the nutritional information on the...

Ah right, that sounds like a plan then. Good luck with your first WI when it eventually comes round!

deadredhead, that sounds a brilliant idea!!! Really wish we'd have done something like that - too much stess figuring which family members who you don't speak to should be invited! With regard to dog-friendly hotels in York - I know for a fact that this place accept them: Ascot House - guest...

Hey Elkay, you seem to be doing great. I really don't know how you do it on 20pts per day though! When are you weighing?

I was just asking cos I saw 'Northumberland' in your profile and just wondered if it was up there, 'cos I love the place. Think i'm having my stag do up there! Our wedding is at 1pm and quite traditional I think!

That's fantastic, many thanks for taking the time to answer MB! :) The daily allowance x 7 to make a weekly allowance is quite interesting too! Really think that idea could work for me if i start to get bored with this current WW attempt.

I've gone over my points today by 1.5 points, if i go under tomorrow by 1.5, is that OK?!

Me too! Best of luck for yours - how are the preps coming along? Where are you getting married?

Hey Puggso, What crisps do you use for 1pt? The best I can find are Wotsits or Skips which are 1.5.

Hi Wendy, Only just seen this thread. Do you want it to be in the UK? If so, I would wholeheartedly recommended Northumberland. It may be a bit too far away from you in Kent but it would be well worth it. It is famous for it's beaches and scenery and is a landscape photographers paradise (I...

This is incredible. Truly inspirational. Well done! You've inspired me to go out for a run!!

Can grooms to be join in here?! ;) I'm getting married on 19th June 2010 and this is spur to stop being a fat bugger.

Good luck with this Elkay! I am also starting WW properly and you have my sympathies, god knows how you manage on 20 pts per day! I am on 34 and sometimes struggle! Also, I think you are being a bit hard on yourself with 6 prawn crackers making 3.5 points. I believe a whole bag is 'only' 5!

Pleasure. Sorry for taking so long. Only just seen the question. :-)

In the book it says a medium jacket (225g) is 2.5pts and a large 'un (375g) is 4.0pts. Hope this helps.

Hehe, I was just going to ask this too .... I'd be more inclined to say 1/2 a point per day?? A freddo (if you can remember them!) is 2.5 points and they're about 5 times bigger than an advent calendar chocolate?! At least my one anyway! :)

Puggso, do you think it helps you by posting up exactly what you're eating each day? I don't, but think it could help me. Your weightloss is fantastic, amazing stuff. Very inspirational to me.

Hey matey, didn't realise you'd moved house. Nice to see your new thread! Another defeat for Morton at the weekend. Not looking great. Totally agree with this - I have found audiobooks and they are awesome!

To be honest, I'm a sucker for historical fiction so I'll get somethign out of it, even if I dont enjoy it, which I think I will, as I find Thomas Cromwell fascinating.

Not sure what to do as this is my first challenge but, I lost 2lb in my first october challenge. :)

Oh er, I've not started it yet, was goign to save it for winter. Think I might send it back! ;)

Thanks, KD. :)

Hi, Would it be possible to move my diary to the 'Members Only' section now please. I would feel more comfortable with it in there. Think I have the sufficient priveleges etc. :)

Hi Danny! Just want to wish you all the very best for your weightloss. You've made a sterling start, keep up the good work!

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Mantel named Booker prize winner Has anyone read it? I really fancy it. It will shed some light on the character CJ Sansom details a little in 'Dissolution'.

Agree with this 100%. My favourite ever book! I love historical fiction and can recommend a few... C.J. Sansom's books recently have been fantastic. His 4 novels focusing on 16th Century lawyer Matthew Shardlake are wonderful, and they have actually improved with every book. Real 'stay up...

Thanks Mini. :) Great website you have here.

Been wondering where the name of this website actually comes from Is it just a play on words or is it an acronym or something?! Just nosey that's all!

Hello! I am in the process of writing a best man speech for one of my oldest school friends. As we both went our separate ways to university I am short of the usual drunken stories and so I am concentrating on our school days .... anyway, I am going to pretend that his school reports were bad...

Oh my lord, I used to be able to eat a whole big bag of these. Blimey!

Ah yes, I think we signed Derek Lilley off you many moons ago and then he returned to you afterwards? He scored a last minute winner v barnsley for us after being 2-0 down! .... Those were the days.

Watching Uncle Jeff on a Saturday with your mates and a couple of little wagers on is one of lifes greatest pleasures in my humble opinion! Good odds on your bets! Who is your team? I am a big Leeds United fan, things going well at the moment.

Not sure I could do Alcohol Free beer!!! Anyway, for Cobra Zero, according to the following nutritional information: Nutritional Information per 100ml Energy: 100.4Kj 24 Kcal Protein: 0.8g Carbohydrate: 1.97g Fat: 0g For a 330ml bottle (so 80 cals) my calculator reckons you are lookign at...

A quick google threw up this site and it seems your snack was 5 points. Not too bad if you're like me and on 34ish points per day. :)

Cheers Becky, sounds good to me. I may just count ALL my tea that I drink in one day as 1 point then, sounds easier. Thanks very much. :)

Ah brill, Well I weigh myself on a Monday (not been doign this long!) so will stick with that if that is OK. :)

Yep, that's all clear now Ness! Thanks. I'd definitely like to stick myself down for 10lbs then. :) Does the weighing start today and then 1 week thereafter? Or does it start say on Sunday/Monday?

I think I would love to give this a go, but please could someone just quickly explain what the craic is? Do we have to weigh ourselves and then try to lose the stated amount? October is an exceptionally busy month for me - mum's birthday, my birthday, my fiancee's birthday and my brothers...

According to the Time To Eat handbook, 15g of date (no idea how much this equates to!) is 0.5 points. :) For figs it says: Fresh, 2, 110g is 0.5 points Dried, 22g is also 0.5 points. I figure this is what you're after. :)

Spicy Parsnip is 2.0 per HALF CAN. Butternut Squash and Red Pepper is 1.5 per HALF CAN. Got this from the nutritional information on the website, and plugged it into the WW calculator. Hope it helps.

Just wondering how many points you class a cup of tea as? Just the usual mug, no sugar and semi skimmed milk. (Oh, and a Yorkshire Tea bag!) .... I've classed them as 0.5pts today - is that about right?

Really enjoying reading this. Just want to wish you all the very best with your weight loss - hope your dedication can help and inspire me. P.s. Nice to see another chap around too. :)

Cheers! I've set up my diary here: http://www.minimins.com/weight-loss-diary/117926-thegreatskuas-journey.html

post up the link to my diary, should anyone be interested. :)

Thanks, Cookiesncream. :)

Thanks so much for the welcome. I can't wait to start. Look forward to recieving the much appreciated support. :)

Hi! I'm a newbie, and a big fellow!

Hi everyone, I've been mooching around this site for a few days now, generally getting inspired and investigating all the fabulous resources available here. It's a fab site and I HOPE to become part of the community. :) Anyway, for me to be here, it's pretty obvious I am probably overweight...