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I've been stuck in the 14's since April :( Definitely lost my mojo for a while too but I've had losses for the last 3 weeks running so must have started doing something right again.

Lost a bit of momentum this week - just a 0.5lb loss at group weigh in. Need to lose 4lb for my next award and I really want another one up on my wall!

Just 0.5lb off this week - don't think I'm going to make my target but at least it's going the right way.

I always struggle to stay strong at the weekends. It wouldn't be so bad if I only had one night 'off' but I always turn it into the whole weekend, I don't know how I talk myself into it :whip:. I normally buy myself a share sized bag of sweets Friday (because this week I'll definitely be good...

1lb off today, happy with that :) Just made some SW chocolate jellies, 2 syns for the lot and it made 22! Not bad for a sweet treat but they need more chocolate so next time I might use a synned chocolatey type pud rather than muller light in them

1lb off this week :)

Just been catching up on your diary (I've not logged on for a month lots to catch up on!) I was relieved to read your cat turned out to be ok! I completely understand the boredom of sticking with the same diet - I'm still at Slimming World because I find the meetings motivational but I haven't...

Can I join a bit late? Weigh in Friday's,target 10lb to get into the next stone bracket, lost 3lb last week

Midweek update - still doing good, actually looking forward to Fridays weigh in as my scales are down 1.4lb since last weeks. Some pics from the last few weeks - Steak and veg with cheesy chips Grilled halloumi and veg (a deconstructed kebab if you want to be posh) 5 Syn rum and coke...

Thank you :) Yes I'm very happy to be back on track, it was nice to look forward to my weigh in instead of dreading it :D

I'm back!!! Well, I haven't been anywhere, but I really struggled to stick with plan at all throughout June gaining and losing the same 2lb for the whole month, plus I barely used my treadmill or did any exercise for no apparent reason. Once I'd had that first gain I found it really hard to...

Just a couple of Rolos is pretty good! I find it so hard to stop with chocolate once I've started. I've been keeping a tub of highlights and quark pudding in the fridge and just having a spoonful when I fancy it, seems to be helping with the sweet tooth. Well last night was awful. It started...

Just a 1/2lb off this week, but at least that's last weeks gain gone :)

1/2 lb off on todays weigh in :)

Thanks for running these each month :D Weigh in day Friday No holidays Target 7lbs

Ah that's not too bad, you've probably already got rid of that! Hope the headache's have cleared up now :) So to sum up my little trip away, I was a naughty on the food but I could have easily been so much worse so I guess I'm pleased with how I handled it. On the way we stopped for...

Ah shame about the no wins but at least you had a good time! Glad you're feeling positive about getting back on track :) Eurgh no way exercise is horrendous with a hangover! How was your weigh in today? I was quite pleased with myself yesterday, we got invited out short notice to meet some...

I'm aiming for a couple of pounds off this week, it'd be nice to be able to add '30% there' to my sig! I've been really careful not to mindlessly snack in the kitchen, I either get food and take it to another room or make something like fruit salad and stick it in the fridge for later. I...

0.5lb gain today :(

That's fantastic well done! And in the 13st bracket! You must be so happy you've done really well with SW :) Thanks for popping on to wish me luck, unfortunately I gained half a pound this week, glad it wasn't more because I can at least still tell myself I've lost 2 stone. It was a bit of a...

It's always nice getting back into old clothes, I haven't had that happen yet - I put the weight on REALLY quickly so most of my wardrobe is size 10-12 or what I've been wearing for the last 6 months and very little in between. I didn't think the weekend had gone too badly but my scales think...

Oh it was amazing, there's a bit of a peanut butter obsession in the family. It was so sickly but a good cake should be ;) but my brother lives about 100 miles away and fortunately took most of the cake home with him, although I think my sister in law claimed most of it lol. I'm exactly the...

Gullon sugar free & gluten free ranges are quite low as well, all are 1-2 syns each except for the digestives (chocolate and plain) which are 3 each :)

0.5lb loss again :)

Heya, glad you're doing ok, that's awesome you're so close to 3st! You'll get that no problem :) I got 1/2lb off again this week, probably more than I deserved! The last week was full of temptations -had to make a birthday cake for my brother, (triple peanut butter and chocolate, dread to think...

How was yesterdays weigh in?

Thanks :D Really didn't expect to get it! Thanks :D I'm sure you can get a loss or at least STS, I think you're right about a delayed reaction - I was exactly the same Tuesday morning - 2lb up. All I did was drink loads of fluid and plenty of gentle exercise (and stick to plan of course) and...

Just 0.5lb off this week :)

Very happy - not sure how but I lost 1/2lb and got the 2st certificate! I'm definitely making next week better, I want to know when I go in Friday mornings that I've done my best, not thinking 'oh no I've eaten so much cr*p there's no way I deserve a loss'.

Thank you, to be honest this has been my worst week since joining but I'm back on it and feeling focussed now :) Stir fry sounds good I haven't had that for ages. Need to get up Booker's for another pillow case sized bag of chicken strips! Glad you've managed to get back on it, nothing worse...

0.4lbs is very small, you'll get rid of that in no time :) That's really odd about the shocking, I get the same if I touch the metal heart rate plates on mine, seems fine if I touch the plastic parts though so I've just been careful which bit I touch first. I've got a fitbit HR anyway so I don't...

Oh yes I'm determined to get it next week! Did 2.25k total jogging last night (with walking breaks in between!) and even managed to increase my speed by 1/2 kph, not much but still another small step in the right direction. I've been a bit slack on it the last couple of weeks so I'm pleased I...

Thank you :) I really like Slimming World, it's the first time I've tried anything like it, I've lost (and re gained!) weight before but I've always done it on my own. Well done on the 3st loss :)

-2.5lb for me today :)

So close! 2.5lb off today, half a pound for the 2st next week. Still really happy though :D That's some light halloumi (hexA + 1.5 syns extra) in the 3rd pic, my favourite cheese. I don't buy it often I don't trust myself not to eat the lot!

Thank you :) I've been good and got a bit more batch cooking done this week, need to make some more soup soon though - got a real thing for soup and SW chips lately. Not sure I'll get the award, I've been good etc but the scales haven't budged since Tuesday. Who knows, could get a 1lb drop by...

Been a good week so far, I wasn't too naughty over the weekend and at the minute the scales are looking favourable for Friday (2lbs down so far, might even get my 2st award if I drop another by Friday!) Here's some food pics from the last few days -

Thank you Mini :)

Yes please - I love these challenges! Weigh in Friday, no holidays and target of 8lbs to get me under the 200lb mark :)

1.5lbs off. Not hit my challenge target but still happy :)

1.5lbs off - 25lbs in total! I am a quarter of the way to my goal :D

That's a really good deal, you've got loads! I'd love to go to a proper butcher rather than a supermarket. We do have one in the village but like the local shop they really inflate their prices because they're the only place for 5 miles. Just finished my dinner, we're out tonight for one of the...

I've literally just shredded it, it's so good! I did try not to pick at it too much but I think I might have failed :oops: I was using scissors to trim the fat hah. I'm naturally clumsy and I've been a bit over cautious with knives since my partner sliced the tip of his finger off last year, I...

Hi, yeah this one does seem a little quiet, hopefully some more members will be joining soon :)

Looks like you've got off to a great start well done! Having half and half on the healthy extras is fine I do it all the time. On SP days I've split my HexB 3 ways before and our consultant hasn't told it's wrong. I find options hot chocolate usually helps with those monthly cravings most are...

Finally carried out my threat of buying a slow cooker last week so tonight I've got pulled pork in it for tomorrow. What a nightmare taking all the visible fat off! 45 minutes that took :O Maybe a shoulder joint wasn't the best option? The cats were thrilled with the off cuts at least. May...

Hah I wouldn't worry I like most things. I will give it a try next time we do a chip shop though doubt it will be any time soon. Sausage and chips sounds good :) I haven't decided whats for dinner yet, apart from I'll be having mushrooms with it as I've got loads. Really don't feel like cooking...

Only 10 :O That's a bit harsh. I can understand how it's difficult to balance on that limit. I can't see your stats so I don't know if this is any good but I've heard sometimes they suggest you use more syns if you're over a certain weight and then reduce as you lose. There's a thread here about...

Would adding more naturally fatty foods like salmon to your diet help? It's still a free food on SW so no need to measure or syn it. Or using your syns for the oils/fats you need and maybe having nuts for HexB? Sorry if that's not much use but didn't want to read and run.

I love the vanilla & sprinkles one in overnight oats! I top it with strawberries and tangerine segments usually.

:rotflmao: That did make laugh. Sorry - I can guess what you'll be having for dinner tomorrow though! I haven't tried them with gravy but I may have to use some syns and give it a shot. Would regular Bisto work? Sort of sounds like something you need chippy gravy for. Today's meals - 2 good...

I do wish I had done measurements in Jan when I joined. Those are from Friday when I bought the journal, so is the picture, I hate being caught in photos too so I had to take it specially lol. That's a treadmill top by the way I don't go out dressed like that! I know my coat was very tight when...

some pics since I stopped posting food diary on here - Non food - New trainers Non food - My 12 week journal first page

I'm hoping one of the cats found the spider and dealt with it, it didn't jump out at me last night when I used the treadmill at least. I'm with you on the no tweaks, I've definitely been getting complacent lately and need to get back to plan properly. Well done on the loss, even the small ones...

Thank you :) I'd prefer it was coming off quicker but they say slow and steady wins the race and all that :D

I'm happy about the certificate problem :) That's a good idea joining a class when you're closer to target, certainly cheaper to do it that way and as you say you'll get free membership as a target member. The double dishes sucks! I've barely managed to get BF to eat any of my slimming world...

It's crazy, I was thinking earlier I'm only a pound and a half away from being 25% of the way to my target! I actually need to move my certificates to another wall - I'm running out of space behind my desk! Uh star week is such a nightmare, I do really feel for you. I hate when I know mine is...

Thank you :)

Thank you! :D I ended up buying a 12 week countdown today, you get 2 free weeks so it works out cheaper, and got one of their 12 week journals to go with it, hoping I can get to 3 stone by the end of it... 18.5lbs is doable in 12 weeks right? Already messed up the first meal planner though, I...

1lb off this week :)

Weigh in today wasn't too bad, 1lb off for my club 10 award!

Thank you :)

Thanks :) Heh well usually I never stop at 1 drink (as you probably know from reading this thread!) It was just knowing how close WI is that kept me strong, I'm still not ready for my first gain yet not in front of so many people! No there's no guidance on how fast to run, other than as slow as...

Morning! Dinner was great and I was pretty good. Had chicken wings to start (gave 1 to bf so 200 cals). 695 cal beef fillet stack for main, first time I've had fillet and it came with brie and streaky bacon, expensive but so worth it. Frozen yoghurt (235 cals) for pudding and 1 gin with lime and...

I'm really happy with it, going to try again today (burn off some energy before this meal later) and see if I can do a bit longer. Need to invest in a good pair of running shoes I think, I've burned through 2 cheap pairs and I'm onto my last pair of trainers now! I can't wait until I'm good...

I've been invited there this week so I've been digging through the menu today. I'm not certain on syn values as the SW app isn't giving me results for 'beefeater' but the lowest calorie (so probably lower syn) things were: Starter- Chicken wings (you can always not eat skin to reduce syns) Mains...

Oh yeah I so badly wanted all the greasy sugary stuff yesterday morning, but just had fruit and quark before I went out. Got plenty of exercise trying to keep up with a horse around the hilly woods too! I ended up going back to mums for a roast, but she's on SW too so no damage to report...

Well some friends turned up to visit yesterday so I didn't get to do my c25k, no way I'm using that treadmill in front of people! My bf ordered takeaway (huge burgers for all) I didn't have anything though I made myself steak and SW chips :) I did once again have a few drinks but hey it could...

Thank you :D

Quite a few now I think about it... Mostly little things. I don't count if I have 1 extra coffees worth of skimmed milk but I do if it's more. I've never counted sweetener (are we supposed to? :eek:). I mix the extra light mayo with a little light mayo to make it taste better though I do count...

2.5st is fantastic! You'll be fine on Monday I'm sure, lots of speed and a bit of gentle body magic over the weekend and it's in the bag ;) My carb craving seems to only be an issue 1 week in every 4, if you know what I mean. Can't wait to lose enough for the mini pill, then I can just skip the...

New arrival to this thread - weighed in at 14st 13.5lb today :D

1.5lbs off this week :)

Sounds like a good day (both do but in different ways lol). I'm thinking of giving a few EE days a try and having a little break from SP to mix things up a little. Definitely fancy some carby dinners. Happy with my weigh in - 1.5lbs gone!

Heya, I'm doing ok thanks :) sometimes a few extra cals can really help get things moving, the body gets used to the same routine if you don't mix it up a bit now and then. What 'cheat' things did you have? Something good I hope ;) 6 days off sounds awesome! Hopefully the good weather carries...

Thanks everyone :D It's been a bit slow but still had a loss each week, even when I've had a few too many weekend treats :oops: so can't really knock it! I will post that orange cheesecake recipe when I get hold of it, hopefully it's ok to freeze as otherwise I think I could eat a whole one in...

That's the one, I didn't know they were gluten free. Just scoffed them without really looking at the box! Very tasty though :)

Thank you :)

15st 1 today - hopefully onto the next thread next Friday! Re the stickers, if you go to the Smilies tab when updating your signature they're under 'SW awards' :)

2.5lbs off for me this week :)

I'll have to check that website out, I've seen a few tasty looking things from there. Sorry to hear you weren't feeling good, maybe tablets have a bad effect on you too? I think it's reasonably common after gallbladder removal from what I read, although my doctors never put 2 and 2 together when...

It was better than a shop bought one, they never make them garlicky enough. It's horrendous isn't it, that's the kind of pain I get if I take cocodamol now, like a gallstone attack. Kinda weird really, no idea why or how it happens. Ooo I keep hearing about SW KFC, let me know how it turns out I...

Thanks for the tip on garlic bread - made it yesterday (had half a white roll synned) with my lasagna it was lovely! Definitely going to be doing that again. Co-codamol should sort you out, I used to take that a lot when I had gall stones. I can't take it anymore though, since the gallbladder...

What do you think of the new hifi bars? We were only allowed one box per person this week, no where near enough mine was all gone in no time!

Ah what a bummer, anything you can do to zazz it up a bit for tomorrow? Nothing like a naff lunch to spoil your day. Sorry to hear your backs playing up again, could it be your mattress? A memory foam topper could help, a good one can make a huge difference. If not at least back pain should...

Yesterdays food bit Breakfast - butternut squash soup with chicken + 1 slice of small wholeal bread (1/2 HexB) Lunch - chilli and garlic stir fry with chicken Dinner - SP fish pie with chunks of roast butternut squash (1/3 HexA cheese) Snacks - 3 hifi lights (rest of HexB), muller light, a...

Oh I know the junk room problem lol. We have so much that needs to go in the loft, only the loft needs sorting first which I'm not exactly enthusiastic about... 2.8 is awesome, well done! Hah don't worry about TMI - a lot of people at group seem to have the same issue. It could be you need more...

Oh definitely better to have the equipment at home I think, I tried gym membership but it just didn't work. It was a pain fitting it around work (worked in a call centre back then), I felt uncomfortable unless it was really quiet, and I had the whole transport issue as no buses do that route...

It is good to see them moving already :) Oh no don't try and do anything if you have a bad back - the last thing you want is to make it worse! I literally couldn't stand another day not doing something, but I have such a sedentary lifestyle - no travelling to work, don't have anywhere in...

Food for the last 2 days: Friday - Breakfast - skipped it Lunch - homemade butternut soup, white roll (8.5 syns) Dinner - Pot noodle (7 syns) Snacks - 40g weetabix minis (HexB) + 350ml skimmed milk and some in hot drinks (HexA), 2 boiled eggs, smoked salmon, 2x hifi lights (HexB) Total syns =...

I did have another roll with soup yesterday, lightly toasted with 2 syns of light spread and oh my it was amazing! I need to start using weights too, my OH bought me a set because I begged and begged and I've barely touched them. Not because I don't want to I just have no idea what to do with...

Thank you :) Mostly my cooking turns out ok - if a little rustic! There was one deceptive pasta dish that looked great but was awful! I forced down 1 portion out of spite because I spent ages cooking it but the rest got thrown out lol. I'm not over disappointed as it's still a loss as you say...

I think that's all the pics I've taken.

I can't really be bothered to type out my full daily menu's for the last week but here's some pics -

Well done on the 2.5lb loss :D Food is looking tasty!

Half off this week, so (only just) hit my 9lb target!

The curry sauce was fab, like tastes like Chinese takeaway curry I loved it! It comes with the recipe printed inside the lid too so might try making it. Bit disappointed at the weigh in, only got half a pound off - my scales at home said I'd lost 1.5 so it was a bit disheartening as they're...

Yes please :) Weigh in day is Friday, I'd like to lose 8lbs in April and no holidays.

Hiya, feeling a bit more like myself today, just got the cough lingering. Weird illness, it came on within a couple of hours, 5.30pm Sunday I was fine by 8pm I was curled up on the sofa sweating, shivering, golf ball sized glands and so on. It was really intense for a couple of days but seems to...

Oops - well spotted. Sorry yes I should have put small not med :oops:

Heya sorry I've not been on, I've picked up some kind of nasty bug so I've mostly been sleeping. Doing ok considering with the plan though, was a bit high on syns and cals yesterday but felt too ill to care and synning made me feel better lol and I was up til until silly early in the morning...

2.5lbs off today :)

Sorry I didn't get a chance to reply sooner - Ooo let me know what you think on lemon cake, I had to make another one yesterday for mum. Nah its not worth the risk of ruining an expensive bit of meat, I'd just have their sauce and try not to syn much for the rest of the day. I think mine are off...

The most important thing is to get back on it and not beat yourself up, you're human none of us can be 100% all of the time :) I've had some really bad days syns-wise but have still lost every week (only half a pound sometimes but better gone than on) so don't worry too much about yesterday :)

Ooo sounds good, love pulled pork...Right that's it I am definitely getting definitely getting a slow cooker. Hehe I'd be happy with that! I took it easy today, just 30 minutes walking - I don't want to overdo it before weigh day as you can retain water for muscle repair if the body needs it...

Thanks I'm really happy with it, starting c25k isn't sounding so unrealistic now. Hah I'm not sure about marathons, they sound like torture to me! Especially down here where it's so hilly! I met a lady last year in her 60's who was still doing all kinds of crazy cross country runs across the...

Today's going good thanks, I had a lay in and didn't get time for a proper meal until about 4pm so just had coffee and lemon cake for breakfast, oops! And got 25 minutes done on the treadmill and managed to jog for 12 and a half of those! Apparently I was very red faced after lol. Star week is a...

Ours told us the same :) hoping mine catches up this week as last week was only 1/2 a pound off! Good luck on the 2 stone award next week by the way, being close to an award is always good motivation :D

It might well catch up with you next week, that happens to me sometimes.

The cake is good I love it, today's one came out better than my first try. I think I over whisked the eggs it definitely had a souffle quality to it, today's came out more cakey. That's the worst bit about drinking so much fluid, I try and limit how much I drink in the evening but that seems to...

No worries, a small portion (guessing that's happy meal size) is 8 syns so I'm sure a couple won't hurt :)

Uh I hate when that happens :( I had the same on Friday, woke up at 6 and couldn't get back to sleep, I was starving by the time I left my SW group. I wouldn't worry about not getting out around the block, definitely sounds like you've done enough for one day! I think I'll be giving the jogging...

I think that the grilled chicken salad (without dressing) is free, with bacon it's 1.5 syns, nuggets are 8.5 syns for 6, med fries 11.5 syns, med milkshakes are 10.5 syns, a plain hamburger is 12.5 syns. There's not much under 15 syns but if you went for a salad you could have fries or milkshake...

Sounds good. I had similar for my lunch - baked courgette spaghetti bolognese, I'd forgotten how nice courgette is. Those sorts of things can be a pain to sort out, my printer is horrible sometimes lol

That's really good, I struggle when I have guests because I am such a feeder - and if they're getting something good I want some too lol

:eek: That's fantastic! Well done! You must be so pleased with that loss :D I'll pop over to the other thread and have a read :)

I meant to subscribe to your thread the other day but I lost it lol, how are you doing Lady?

Haha no worries :) Enjoy!

Yep, sea food and crab sticks are both free :)

That's great! Well done :)

Looks like a good day food-wise, well done for staying on track when it got tough, it can be hard at the best of times.

Wow you were up early! :O Thanks for the recipe link - I'll have to try that. I've made myself one rather sad curry since starting and I'm missing it a bit, I'll treat myself to an EE day and make some chips :) Only having cigs with drink is still really good, especially if you're not much of a...

Had a pot of quark and highlights after that post - Daily syns = 7 Weekly syns = 70.5 So that leaves 34.5 for the next 3 days, should be all right. Really wishing my scales would start to move down, this morning was only 1/4 lb less than Friday. I know I'll see results if I carry on as I have...

Been good and done some batch cooking today, 6 fish pies made up and I adapted them to be SP friendly - I used butternut mash mixed with a load of cauliflower rice for the topping. Today's food: Breakfast - 3 egg omelette stuffed with mushrooms and tomatoes Lunch - Fish pie with salad and 13g...

I'm just looking on SW site, if you go to the food planner on there (guessing you've registered if you go to a group) and then to healthy extra's you get some big lists for the different types of HeB food, not sure if that's all of them but there's certainly a lot on there :) even some gluten...

Batchelors Super Low Fat Noodles are the only ones I know of, they do chicken and herb, chilli chicken and sweet Thai chilli, but I don't really eat noodles so someone else probably knows of more :)

Thanks I was quite surprised at what I can manage, I know it's still a way off being an average fitness level but hey ho it's better than I expected. It's hard not to push yourself, I tend to feel like I haven't done enough if I don't, I made myself take it easier today I just walked with the...

Total syns today = 7 That leaves me 41.5 from my weekly total for the rest of the week which I'm happy with. Going to try and scale back on the red meat a little this week, perhaps swapping it for fish as I haven't been having enough of that. And some food pics from Saturday and Sunday

Hi and good luck with SW! I'm sure you can reach your 6st target in a year :)

Yeah those post weigh in treats can definitely add up mum always asks me if I want to go for a milkshake after lol. I'm usually good on the Friday after weighing it's just the Saturday night drinks that catch me out I guess because I've got a whole week to 'fix it' I get complacent. I did it...

0.5lbs off for me this week

No need to apologise - its nice to hear, well read, other people's experiences on their journey :) It's reassuring to know it's not just me, I've been too embarrassed to even discuss my 'body magic' in group, there are people there who can go the gym 5x a week or go on 7k runs! Oh I remember...

An hour at a time is really good well done! I don't think I could stay on mine that long, I've got such a sedentary lifestyle it's left me so unfit. I really want to do c25k but I need to get fitter before I can manage week 1 how bad is that lol. Thanks you, I've got mine crossed too! Here's...

I've been hiding as I went a bit off plan Tuesday night and my scales are showing me as half a pound up from my Friday weigh in. I really really don't want to go to group for a gain tomorrow :( I'll drink a ton of water today and keep syns as low as I can and perhaps I'll be lucky enough to...

I just season yoghurt or quark. It's different but as long as you pick flavours you like it should be ok. I use salt, pepper onion granules, garlic granules, vinegar etc

An EE day because I had defrosted one of my batch cooked fish pies for lunch. Breakfast - A 3 egg omelette stuffed with mushrooms and 2 tomatoes. Lunch - SW fish pie with broccoli and 20g 50% reduced fat cheddar (1/2 HexA). Dinner - Extra lean steak medallion, 2 garlicky portabella mushrooms...

Haha no I've had 1 bar out of my box of Alpen... I doubt I'll be having any more unless I get really desperate :rolleyes:

I dread to think how much they'd cost with shipping to Italy! The Rocky Road are definitely one of favourites, those and salted caramel. I can't believe people are paying for it though, I wonder if it's members or consultants listing them?

Well done on the loss, that's fab!

The hi fi bars are gorgeous aren't they. I have to buy extra for OH every week to stop him pinching mine. I tried some alpen lights the other week but definitely not as nice. I just had a look on eBay I can't believe how much people sell them for! :O

Thanks for the replies guys. I'm feeling ok today, I think I took it a bit hard last night because up until an hour or two before I'd been thinking we could save her again. I almost feel a bit silly to be honest - in my teens I worked on an organic meat farm, after spending a Christmas in that...

It hasn't sent me out of control for food, in fact all I've eaten for the whole day is- a tangerine, SW burger in 60g wholemeal roll (hex B), salad with turkey breast & tomato, , 2 SW pork and leek sausages in a 60g wholemeal roll (other hex b) 250ml semi skimmed milk,(HexA) and a pot of quark...

Well today was great until tonight, now it feels like a steaming pile of you know what. Went out shopping for the day with mum and little sis, had a good time and a good giggle all got some nice clothes (I found the best feeling bra I've had in years). Then a couple of hours ago my pet chicken...

Well today has been great in all respects, definitely going to bed happy and full up :D I've already mentioned group went well, good loss and got my award. Had some lovely little snacks too and definitely a few new recipe ideas. And I finally got to Iceland to check out the SW section, none of...

Hi, is this the right one? 'Iceland Butternut Squash Mash with Garlic & Chive Butter, frozen (250g pack)' If so that's 10 syns for the whole packet.

Squaffles are good, although I find they take longer to cook than the packet says, same with the butternut squash chips. But both are nice and completely free :)

Thank you, I'm really happy to have got it, especially as the first half stone seemed to take forever to shift! Only 6lbs to the next award :) You have a good weekend too, let me what you think if you try the lemon cake.

No problem. There were lots of lovely dishes there but that lemon cake really stood out. I'll definitely be buying some lemons soon. The lady who brought it also said it freezes well :)

Won't be in this thread for long :) I like your ticker design by the way. I'm halfway through the 15's as of today, so still a few weeks before I'm on the next thread.

Anyone else still weigh on Fridays? I'm thrilled with 3.5lbs off this week!

3.5lbs off this week :D

I use about 450g of cauliflower rice (again I'm lazy and buy it pre packed but it's no where near as bad as squash to do at home) and cook that on the hob with some fry light. Add 2 medium eggs once it's cooled down a bit and a load of mixed herbs, garlic and onion granules, salt and pepper. I...

Today's update: Been another 100% day, definitely needed as I tend to misbehave a little on Saturday nights :whistle: My scales have shifted by a pound and a half so I'm feeling ok about group tomorrow. We have a taster session with a 3 syn per serving limit, so I made a cauliflower pizza with...

I go the other way I start to rebel if things are too set in stone. I'd been doing really good with SP and keeping to it 100% when I did it but my consultant gave me a proper SP diary sheet to fill in and suddenly because I've got no (or very little) space for non SP food I've had 4 muller...

Dinner looks good :) I like the sound of a hot chocolate, I'm only on 1.5 syns today so might be needing one myself.

No problem, I've got all this years books and stuff so if there's anything need finding out give me a shout. I've never really seen that good a selection of carb alternatives in Tesco, but that might just be my local one. Well done on the planning! I never normally plan more than a few hours...

Sorry Lougal I didn't realise - SP just stands for Speed and Protein so you just eat from those groups, no carbs or yoghurts or high sugar fruits and so on (except occassionally) but it's a bit restrictive so not for it's everyone. You get 2 HeB's though which is why I like it. Thanks Lady :) No...

Thanks :) It's not bad actually, I don't think it has a lot of flavour but neither does plain pasta really, next time I'd probably cook them in a frying pan (with a little frylight) as some of them were still a bit tough done in the microwave, I'd prefer them super soft. Courgette spaghetti is...

Sounds good! Like you said to me we all deserve a treat, but one meal won't ruin it, I'm sure you can still get a loss between now and Monday :) Hehe you're lucky, usually I do all the cooking for both of us. Although he has been really good since I started SW, he's been doing all his own...

Just a lurker saying hi :) Cheese on toast is nice with tomato puree and herbs by the way, makes it kind of like pizza.

Update for yesterday, was a good day overall. Was a bit busy with work in the morning so I didn't eat til late in the day again but I still got all my Hex's and did a big batch cook in the evening. Breakfast - 3 egg omelette with half a pepper, lots of mushrooms and cherry tomatoes. 20g of 50%...

I thought I did ok seeing as I didn't get a chance to plan for it, I only got about an hours notice. I'm fairly certain I didn't sabotage myself badly enough to maintain or gain so if it does happen on weigh day I will be putting it down to star week. The pulled pork sounds great, must invest in...

Not had time to update over the weekend - it was a busy one! We got a new (well 2nd hand but new to me) sofa on Saturday. We only had a stupid tiny 2 seater in the living room before and this one is a 5 seat corner sofa it's so much better :) My friend came over that day too and ended up staying...

Ok so for Friday I didn't have the cauliflower pizza in the end, just didn't fancy it by the time it had cooked so here's how the day turned out - Breakfast - salmon, scrambled egg, tomatoes and mushrooms, a side of beans. 1 slice nimble toast (1/2 HeB) Lunch - Edamame bean stir fry with bbq...

I really didn't feel like I deserved the 2lb off, I guess where I'm so overweight for my height I can get away with a bit of naughtiness and still lose. Hope you have a good weekend too :)

Personally I don't think syns from alcohol count on a Friday ;) Sounds like you were 100% the rest of the day though well done!

At my last one I made SW syn free houmous, tasty, easy to make and will keep in the fridge for a day no trouble :)

Definitely! It's the little changes like being less bad that make the long term difference in the end. I'm so glad it's not just me! I always feel like someone's going to tell me off for tracking calories because half the point in SW is not having to track/weigh/measure most of the food! I know...

2lb off this week

2lbs off for me this week :)

Sorry I didn't get a chance to reply yesterday - the chicken pizza sounds good! Aww if you don't get to do it often you should definitely just enjoy it without worrying about SW :) Yesterday was a bit hit and miss, I had salmon, scrambled eggs, 1 nimble toast, mushrooms and tomatoes for...

Thanks for your reply, I completely agree the most important thing is getting back to the plan, and not dwelling on the over indulgence. That was what knocked me off plan Sunday I think, I just didn't let go of the bad night before. Well done on losing a lb after your weekend, that's really good...

Ooo I didn't know they did soups. Glad the burgers are good, we tend to have a lot of bbq's in Summer so that's good to know. Yeah I will update on here if I get any of the meals from Iceland and let you know what I think :)

That's really good I'm glad it went well for you :)

Another good day yesterday, starting to feel like I'm on a roll :D Breakfast - I had an omelette with mushrooms, 1/2 a pepper and tomatoes Lunch - Extra lean pork stir fry (loving the convenience of a pre packed stir fry mix) Dinner - Had a little treat, shared a Tesco loaded pulled pork mac n...

That's ok :) Yes please let me know if they're worth having, it'd be nice to have some quick to make food that's not stir fry. I think most standard Muller lights are free, just the more pudding-like ones that ares synned. Overnight night oats are lovely IMO, I stick frozen fruit on top of mine...

Frozen Quorn Cottage Pie (300g pack) 2.5 syns :)

Just read your thread, I can relate to a lot of what you say in your first post. I'm also the biggest I've ever been, and at 5 foot nothing it really shows! RE stress eating, is it worth keeping a load of pre made free snacks in the fridge? SW houmous, egg muffins, no/low syn fromage frais pots...

I'd love to get to Iceland for some of the SW stuff, but I live outside of town and don't drive so I haven't had the chance. A free burger sounds good, are they nice?

Here's some bonus pics (everyone likes photos) :D I always take pics with the intention of posting to the facebook group but haven't done it as yet

That's from SW site syn look up so must be right, seems pretty good to me :)

You're welcome :)

Is it this one? Waitrose Essential Giant White Baps 4 pack (100g each) 13 syns 13 is still less than your daily target so don't worry too much :)

No problem :) To be honest I actually prefer SP days, I like having a sandwich AND cereal without syns. Good luck :)

Hi, I'm on SP all week to try and compensate for a REALLY bad weekend. It's not too bad, you get the extra HeB and basically only eat food that have the S or P symbol next to them in the book. So no foods like rice, pasta or as you say yogurts. Also worth being aware there's a few fruits and...

Yesterday was good :) went with SP again as I'm still worried about my weekend damage. Don't know what was wrong with me that's the first time I've really thrown the plan out the window since I started. Breakfast - A homemade veggie lasagne (loads of speed in the tomato mix, butternut squash...

Well I'm ashamed to say yesterday was also a right off. Not going to dwell on it though, back to SP days 100% and move on :) So far today I've had: Breakfast - 2 poached eggs, 2 bacon medallions, loads of mushrooms, 2 grilled tomatoes, 1/2 tin of beans and 1 slice of toast (1/2 heb) Lunch - I...

Yes please - I weigh on a Friday, I'd like to lose 9lbs. No holidays for me.

Tinned tomatoes are a speed food :)

A bit down today - last night I went totally off plan, first time I've eaten things I shouldn't since starting :( I'd planned 30 syns for alcohol which I stuck to but pinched a bit of OH's garlic bread, a slice of his pork pie, had some real butter on a jacket potato etc. I'm still logging food...

Ooo sounds gawjus! One thing I really miss is butter - not on toast or bread etc just a bit on my sweetcorn or peas. I wouldn't worry too much if you haven't used any other syns. 3 syn crisps?! That's a win!

No problem :)

No problem :)

Snap! I had chicken stir fry too-lovely. If it was a wholemeal sandwich you can count the bread as a heb (makes the syns a little less scary that way) and if not its only 1 meal of the week :)

Both the same on the SW syns database X

Tomato puree is free as long as there's no oil added to it, it only seems to be the ones with chili/garlic/sun dried tomato that have any syn value :)

Just had a look and they're 2.5 syns each, not too high better than the Birdseye ones

That's great! Well done :D

Entered the 15's at yesterdays weigh in :) I had a couple of days like that this week, I'm the same I know if I give in that'll be it! There's a stack (I mean about 6 or 7) 100g bars of cheap chocolate in my kitchen cupboard I bought pre slimming world, I hadn't even thought about them before a...

Having a nice chilled Saturday I think. Got a cauliflower pizza crust in the over, looking forward to that for a late breakfast/lunch, not sure what toppings to put on yet. And a batch of egg muffins cooking in there with it although I haven't thought those through properly, I've made 10 and...

Got 3lbs off at my weigh in today :D finally got that half stone award :stickdance: 4.5lbs to go for the next one! Food wise I've had Breakfast - Overnight oats with berries (heb) Lunch - Shepherds pie with salad, not entirely sure what was in it as it's one of my batch cooks from a few weeks...

Another Friday weigher - 3lb off this week :D

Gullons sugar free and gluten free biscuits come up fairly low on syns, for biscuits anyway

Hah I know! to be honest I prefer SP days, I'm sure some of the other members will have some good tips, I've only been doing Slimming World for a month so still learning

SP day again today as its weigh in tomorrow. I've really badly wanted chocolate and full fat cheese for the last couple of days, thanks monthly hormones! But not given in so hoping to finally get my 1/2 stone award tomorrow. Chicken stir fry for breakfast Steak and veg for lunch Dinner was 40g...

I love it, and shops sell all sorts of shapes now so you can use it for a lot of recipes. Quark is incredible stuff, I never heard of it before either now I'm buying it every time I go shopping! Yeah that's right, 2 heb on an SP day :)

I love using butternut squash on SP days, it's not a bad carb subsitute. I use butternut squash sheets instead of lasagne sheets, or have it cut into chips/waffle shapes. Any spiralised veg is good in place of pasta/noodles too. Another good one is instead of yoghurts I have quark mixed with...

Hi Everyone! I started slimming world in January, a little (ok a lot) disappointed with myself at my first weigh in - I've let myself get 7 stone overweight and in a VERY short space of time (I managed to gain 6 stone in 14 months, eek). Anyhow I thought I'd round up the 7 stone to a round...

Not sure if it's been one week or two since I posted but I'm 4lbs down! Very happy as I've just been easing back into it and not being overly strict with what I eat, just trying to be more sensible and more active. Autumn500 - 42.5lbs (0lbs lost, 42.5lbs to go) Cat - 40lbs (23.8lbs lost...

Or maybe I should say continuing after a blip, that sounds more positive. I did really well last year, got down to 10 and a half stone my lowest ever, then somehow one night out spiraled into the weekend off, into the week off, into Christmas off, into the whole of December, and 3 months later...

So um, I let a really bad thing happen since i posted back in December :oops: Now I have 34lbs to shift this year to reach my goal weight. Oh well, onwards and downwards! Autumn500 - 42.5lbs (0lbs lost, 42.5lbs to go) Cat - 40lbs (20.6lbs lost, 19.4lbs to go) Hoz - 34lbs (0lbs lost, 34lbs to...

My approach to the festive period is more or less the same as yours Autumn, try be mindful about what/how much I'm eating but I'm not going to lose sleep over Christmas treats, I'll deal with any damage I do in the new year :)

Yes please! I'm hoping to shift a couple more pounds before 2016 but starting from my current weight I'd like to lose 23lbs in total. Autumn500 - 35lbs Cat - 40lbs (0lbs lost, 40lbs to go) Hoz - 23lbs (0lbs lost, 23lbs to go)

Looks like I'm 6lbs up since my last post in April, ah well could be worse! I won't make the 3 stone target this year but I'd be happy with 2 :) Joanne - pledged 56lbs - lost 18.0lbs [/COLOR] Autumn500 - pledged 42.5lbs - lost 15lbs (26.5lbs to go) CatA - pledged 56lbs - lost 18.8lbs...

I'd like to join - I had my birthday and my day off turned into a full week off! I haven't been brave enough to weigh in and check the damage yet but I'd like to rid of 9lbs by then, I've swiitched my plan to S&S so that should be doable. I'll brave the scales tomorrow and see what I've done...

Made my day to see the site is back! Welcome back! :D

1 more gone on todays weigh in Adell (2lbs lost, 3lbs to go) Be11e1280 (7lbs lost, 0lbs to go) BeaBeas (4lbs lost, 3lbs to go) Blubex (3.6lbs lost, 1.4lbs to go) Craigkara (2lbs lost, 4lbs to go) Honey-J (0lbs lost, 6lbs to go) Hoz (3 lbs lost, 2 lbs to go) Josephsmummy (-0.5lbs lost 3.5lbs...

First weigh in for this challenge - 1lb off :) Weemissnaughty - 20lbs to loose Veggieanna- 13lbs to lose, 2.2lbs lost so far Lexi -4.5lbs to lose Blondcat - 6lbs lost, 11lbs to lose Pig2twig- 5.8 lost 14.2 to lose Daisygrubber - 20lbs to lose Lovehatecarbs - 5lbs to lose CupcakeGirl - 28lbs to...

Thanks everyone :) Good luck to everyone else who's been facing the same problem - you can do it! I know it's not ideal to weigh as often as I do, and normally I'd only update once a week but this mornings 1lb off is a special one as that brings my total loss since March 2014 to 4 stone! :D...

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I'd like to join, I'll aim for 12lbs, that would take me to 9st 13lbs and I'd be chuffed with that. I don't expect to do much better as I've got a holiday booked between now and the end of the challenge (Of course I've got every intention now of sticking to plan while I'm away, but realistically...

New victory, I finally had the confidence to take up horse riding again! I haven't been because of my size and fitness level since I was 17 :) Any one else got any new ones?

I'm getting to this stage, I started to notice it a couple of weeks back. Thanks to those who posted the tips, all I've been doing is drinking lots of water and praying I'm young enough (I'm 24) for it to sort itself out eventually :/

Well done Rachella! I'm happy, down to 10st 11lbs this morning. Been struggling for a bit but seem to have come out the other side, I feel a lot more positive and motivated now.

I've only managed to lose 2lbs this month, I'm going on holiday for a week on Saturday so I'm not holding much hope that I'll lose any more but hopefully I'll sts Adell (2lbs lost, 3lbs to go) Be11e1280 (5.5lbs lost, 1.5lbs to go) BeaBeas (4lbs lost, 3lbs to go) Blubex (3.6lbs lost, 1.4lbs to...

Been struggling for a few weeks, I've been very well behaved from Monday to Friday but then losing all willpower for the weekends. I haven't gained, but have stayed mostly the same for 4 weeks until today. Really put the effort in over the last week and lost 2lbs finally! Updated Thur 23rd...

I've also lost all of my weight (53 lbs since March 2014) with almost no exercise. I also work from home. I have to be very strict with my calorie intake but it's definitely doable. I like walks and power kites but due to weather and time I only get to go once a week if I'm lucky

I bought a size 10 dress last week! And it fits, no squeezing or holding my breath! And lost 2 inches off my waist and hips over the last few weeks :-)

I don't fully trust any one thing, I use mfp mostly but I cross reference anything that seems unlikely. It's sometimes worth adding your own foods to mfp if you've already found out the values, or do some research online for what you eat regularly and make a list in a notebook or phone

I'm in! I love these challenges. I'll match you're target of 5lbs :-) Hoz (0 lbs lost, 5 lbs to go) Zeke (0 lbs lost, 5 lbs to go)

10st 12.8lbs today :) Properly in the 10's at last!

1lb off today :) Blubex (6 lbs lost, 0 lbs to go) TARGET MET boxitoff (1.8 lbs lost, 3.2 lbs to go) Honey-J (4 lbs lost, 3 lbs to go) Hoz - (3lbs lost, 1lbs to go) Isabella (0lbs lost, 4lbs to go) Joanne (2.6lbs lost 4.4lbs to go) Josephsmummy (0lbs lost, 3lbs to go) kiki30 (5 lbs lost, 2 lbs...

1lb down this week Lexie 7lbs to lose - 0.5lb down so far Kitty 10lbs to lose - 7.8 down so far Pippalata 12lbs to lose - 0.5lb + 6 = 6.5lb down so far Carrie 13lbs to lose - 3lb down so far Lisa 6lbs to lose - 4.1lb, 1lb + 1.8lb = 6.9lb down so far Jacci 14lbs to lose - 0lb down so far...

1 for me Bella- 6lbs to lose (0lbs lost- 6lbs to go) Hoz - 8lbs to lose (6lbs lost - 2lbs to go) Cat - 10lbs to lose (5.2lbs lost - 4.8lbs to go) Tink - 10lbs to lose (8lbs lost - 2lbs to go) Joanne - 10lbs to lose (8.4lbs lost - 1.6lbs to go) Toujours - 9lbs to lose (7lbs lost - 2lbs to go)...

1lb off, finally I'm 10st something :D Joanne - pledged 56lbs - lost 18.0lbs Autumn500 - pledged 42.5lbs - lost 11lbs (31.5lbs to go) CatA - pledged 56lbs - lost 14.8lbs Jimbob12345 - pledged 50lbs - lost 7.5 Hoz - pledged 42lbs - lost 22lbs (20lbs to go) sarahslimming - pledged 30lbs -...

Well I've recorded todays weight at 11st exactly because I only record by rounding to the nearest half pound (makes it easier to update progress in the challenges on here) but the scales said 10st 13.8lbs!! So happy :) I don't think I've ever seen the scales read 10st something for me :)

Well I've recorded todays weight at 11st exactly because I only record by rounding to the nearest half pound but the scales said 10st 13.8lbs!! So happy :) Off to join the 10s thread :D

2lbs for me :) Blubex (4.6 lbs lost, 1.4 lbs to go) boxitoff (1 lbs lost, 4 lbs to go) Honey-J (4 lbs lost, 3 lbs to go) hoz - (2lbs lost, 2lbs to go) Isabella (0lbs lost, 4lbs to go) Joanne (2.6lbs lost 4.4lbs to go) Josephsmummy (0lbs lost, 3lbs to go) kiki30 (2 lbs lost, 5 lbs to go)...

2lbs down this week Lexie 7lbs to lose - 0.5lb down so far Kitty 10lbs to lose - 7.8 down so far Pippalata 12lbs to lose - 0.5lb + 6 = 6.5lb down so far Carrie 13lbs to lose - 3lb down so far Lisa 6lbs to lose - 4.1lb, 1lb + 1.8lb = 6.9lb down so far Jacci 14lbs to lose - 0lb down so far...

2lbs off Bella- 6lbs to lose (0lbs lost- 6lbs to go) Hoz - 8lbs to lose (5lbs lost - 3lbs to go) Cat - 10lbs to lose (5.2lbs lost - 4.8lbs to go) Tink - 10lbs to lose (8lbs lost - 2lbs to go) Joanne - 10lbs to lose (6lbs lost - 7lbs to go) Toujours - 9lbs to lose (5lbs lost - 4lbs to go)...

2lbs to report this week :D That's halfway on my 2015 target! Updated Friday 20th March 9.02am Joanne - pledged 56lbs - lost 15.6lbs Autumn500 - pledged 42.5lbs - lost 8lbs (34.5lbs to go) CatA - pledged 56lbs - lost 15.2lbs Jimbob12345 - pledged 50lbs - lost 7.5 Hoz - pledged 42lbs -...

I found a rough answer here (in case anybody else was interested - I saw the question had a few views) Kiteboarding: Fun, Addictive, and a Great Workout | Health & Fitness Experts Although thats for kite boarding rather than static flying it should be vaguely close, looks like I'd burn 980ish...

Oh no, not at all :) I did think it was too easy to be honest, I thought it was because I'd had them before but sounds like that isn't the case :/ Ooo love malteasers! /good luck with juicing again and hope you're feeling better soon :)

Haha, people always give me such a funny look when I tell them :) Glad it isn't just me

Only a couple of weeks left in March so I'll put my name down for 4lbs, that'll take me to 10st 12lbs which I'd be chuffed with :) Blubex (3.8 lbs lost, 2.2 lbs to go) boxitoff (1 lbs lost, 4 lbs to go) Honey-J (0 lbs lost, 7 lbs to go) Isabella (0lbs lost, 4lbs to go) Joanne (2.6lbs lost...

11st 2lb (well, 11st 1.8lb to be precise) today :D Really happy to see the scales going down again

Finally have a loss of 1.5lbs to report :) Lexie 7lbs to lose - 0.5lb down so far Kitty 10lbs to lose - 7.8 down so far Pippalata 12lbs to lose - 0.5lb + 6 = 6.5lb down so far Carrie 13lbs to lose - 3lb down so far Lisa 6lbs to lose - 4.1lb, 1lb + 1.8lb = 6.9lb down so far Jacci 14lbs to...

Finally got a loss to report after a few iffy weeks! 1.5lbs :) Bella- 6lbs to lose (0lbs lost- 6lbs to go) Hoz - 8lbs to lose (3lbs lost - 5lbs to go) Cat - 10lbs to lose (3lbs lost - 7lbs to go) Tink - 10lbs to lose (8lbs lost - 2lbs to go) Joanne - 10lbs to lose (6lbs lost - 7lbs to go)...

No I know it's not a miracle pill, if I ever want to be healthy and stay healthy I know only I can change my habits and fix my problems :) I used them a few years ago when I lost weight for an op and kept the weight off for 6 months until life hit a stressful patch. I understand what you mean...