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My way is working for me. Another 7lb off tonight. And after weigh in I had half a chinese with hubby, and half a bottle of wine. 30 syns. I'll do the same thing at the weekend too.

Yet another 'ticking off.' My response was based on a backdrop of the tone of this site over the past few days. Have sent an email. This is why I RARELY post on this site. Will be deleting this account very shortly.

I never go over 105 syns a week. What I choose to do with them is my business. My meals are INCREDIBLY healthy and I'm fitting the SW plan to my lifestyle. Should have clarified that the 30 syns aren't spent on wine alone, although if it did, so what? And you did come over 'holier than thou'...

Like Little Miss Determined, I save my syns too. I know it's probably not advocated, but I like wine twice a week - use up at least 30 syns on wine night! Tend to snack on superfree, but also always have cooked chicken in the fridge to pick on as well if I fancy a change from fruit and veg.

I'm with Lucy... I'm reluctant to respond to things too. I even started a thread a few days ago entitled 'Be Kind', and yes, the day after posting it discovered it was in the wrong place! Most people I think have good intentions, but I must admit, sometimes I take a sharp intake of breath when I...

Hennessy :). That's all I'm saying...... Xoxo

Wow! Fabulous! Hope u treat yourself to something nice. Xo

Can I join? Have done every diet under the sun. This is my 3rd attempt at SW. Really hope it's my last. Lost 4lbs in the first week, so far sticking it out. Have felt sad all week. I think it's because I realised I usually give my all to a diet for about two weeks, lose weight, then go off the...

@ ermintrude & little flutterby: wow, wow, wow!!!! Amazing losses and such an inspiration. I have 9stone to lose. 4lbs down & a long way to go, but I'm trying my best to stay in 'one day at a time mode'. Well done guys, seriously, you're fabulous. Xo

Chocolate philadelphia snack pots. I'm a choccie fiend too, but honestly, this satisfies my cravings. It's probably the same syns as a freddo, but it goes a long way. I buy the snack pots so I'm not tempted to finish a whole big tub. I usually have it on ryvita topped with banana and cinnamon...

I'm having REAL black tower tonight. It's only 10% vol, so hopefully not as syn-full as my beloved villa Maria..... Does anyone know? It's the rose one. X

Totally. My wardrobe ranges from a size 10-24...... Have things that fitted years ago, and things I thought I'd slim into. Have promised myself that I am only going to buy things that fit me NOW. Having said that, I'll stick to places like Asda and Tesco, coz hopefully as I work my way back down...

I checked out flylady.com! My sink is now sparkling. :)

Lol!! No you're not. My friend hates it too. I love it on ryvita topped with banana and cinnamon. I know there's another thread dedicated to it, but I couldn't find it, and I only managed to get the choccie Philly this week as its always sold out! Xo

Meant to say first week!

Good luck Paul! This is my week too. I'm lucky because hubby has joined group with me. I have much the same story as you - did lighter life 5 years ago, lost five stone. Since then I've gained seven. Conclusion: VLCD's don't work in the long term, coz they don't address the bad eating habits...

I'm with Nomes. I even started a thread entitled 'be kind' on account of it.... In the past I've asked a question only to be ticked off for posting in the wrong place, or asking something that's been asked before, which makes me reluctant to contribute sometimes. Love that differences have been...

Wonderful!!! Keep up the good work. You're an inspiration! X

Bras and nice underwear!!! It's hard to get good quality stuff that doesn't break the bank. I remember getting lovely things when I was slim.

I know it's been said before BUT.... Chocolate Philadelphia. Oh. My. Word........ :)

Wine is sooo my downfall. I really love Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc.... However, after having been on what feels like a million diets, I'm trying to limit myself. I buy those wee 200ml bottles now and bulk them out with soda water. I think the problem I have is that I conditioned myself to have...

Wow! Check out those pins!!! Well done. Xo

Hey everyone!! I really hope that you are doing well and that the excess flab is melting away. I'd also like to thank everyone who has posted their 'before and afters'. Such an inspiration. I'd just like to make a wee plea. Can we be kind to each other? I don't often post or start threads...

Still waiting...... :)

I can't abide phone snobs - but I do like my iPhone! I work for the NHS, so Orange gave me 25% off the phone and the contract - you just need to show them a wage slip. X

I find I can never get EVERYTHING done. The surfaces may be sparkling, but the floor isn't mopped. The washing might be done but the ironing could wait for days.... The house might be tidy, but the windows are grubby....I work shifts (midwife), so I can't get into a system that works. Drives me...

Or what about wedged shoes if you're not comfortable with heels? X

I'm with the nude shoe guys!!! Beautiful dress though, and I think it'd be just right for a low key wedding.

I have a wardrobe full of seriously pretty shoes I'd like to wear again. Can't at the minute coz the straps won't go round my candles, and when I wear stilettos I feel like bambi on ice, not to mention terrified that the heel will snap any second. Wearing nowt but Uggs and Loafers at the mo, but...

I love the iPhone!! Get Temple Run - its a free game and utterly addictive!

Will watch this thread with interest.... I'm in the same boat. :(

Waving like crazy!!! Hurry up and give us the goss! X

Have ordered the book hannata & looked @ the website. Really enjoyed one of the articles he had posted - 'The Fat Trap', written by a New York Times journalist.... Also trying to break the aspartame addiction - drink 2L Pepsi Max a day :(. BAD stuff. I wasn't too overweight until I started...

Sorry if you're squeamish, but looking for advice. My son has passed a roundworm. This happened before Xmas and it was treated with medication the GP gave us. Unfortunately, another one was passed yesterday, so he's still clearly infected. Any tips/advice would be GREATLY appreciated -...

Have gained 4.5lbs over Xmas. Back on track today. X

She was terrified. She had been on so many diets before, her self esteem was at its lowest, but something felt different this time. Reminding herself that each journey begins with a single step, she tentatively opened her little green book and gasped when she saw how many wonderful things she...

+4.5!!!! I honestly didn't expect that. Crestfallen. :(

Well done emmey! And welcome, parisbeach. :)

Dreading the weigh in. I am finding December incredibly hard :( I'll be extremely happy if I make it to January maintaining my 1st stone weightloss so if I STS this week I'll be delighted - will keep you all posted. In bed to stop myself from eating rubbish. Xo

Wow!! 9 stone!! That's amazing - really hope you ditch that 2lbs!! Xo

Hannata, are you from NI? Just wondering as you mentioned the market. There's one in Belfast that I'm giving a wide berth.... :)

Good luck emmey! Can't wait to hear how the rest of you do!

Same.

Thanks emmy1. :)

- 4.5 this week which makes me 18 stone 1lb. 2 more to go until I'm in the 17's. Can I do it by next week? I really hope so....

- 4.5! No idea why.....

WI tonight - 1st in a fortnight - but I'll just have to face the music and get stuck in again.... Good luck everyone! Xo

How do I get back on track? Had a bad week & gained 3.5lbs. Rather than giving myself a kick up the proverbial I continued with old bad habits. Didn't go to class the next week. Still eating nonsense. My weigh in day is tomorrow and I feel so sad. I know this plan works - you're all amazing. But...

AMAZING!!!! Keep up the good work! :)

Sidereel for me too. Let me watch this.ch for films.

I'm a midwife. Commenced nurse training when I was 19, then specialised in cardiology. Changed direction after having my own children and re-trained. Love the job, but detest the working conditions - long hours, no breaks, colleagues with strong personalities, working Xmas day & bank holidays...

Sorry ur so low Linda... {{{hug}} My hubby's support is invaluable. He joined with me to make sure I go every week. He also cooks the SW way for me on occasion. I'm a lucky, lucky gal.

Middle weekend of December til 6th January.

I gained 3.5lbs last week. Didn't go this week, coz I just couldn't face another gain :( Definately going for the next weigh in regardless - don't want to give up this time. Day 2 of a new week - so far so good. Xo

Hiya! I've been a midwife for 13yrs and in that time have gained 7 stone. It's the night duty, lack of breaks & increased cortisol levels that do it (& the eating of total nonsense). I've lost 14lbs in 5 weeks. Planning is the key. I tend to snack on fruit and bring in mugshots to work because...

Well, +3.5 for me this week, but I don't mind - it was worth it. Having some wine and munchies later, then back on the plan tomorrow. Our house was getting decorated and I just wasn't organised. BUT I went to class anticipating a gain - previously I would've just given up. So, I'll be enjoying...

Well done!! Hope you sail into the 16's in next to no time.

Fantastic!!

OMG!!! Unbelievable!! Truly inspiring. Keep up the good work. :)

+3.5 this week. It was worth every ounce though :) Back on the straight & narrow tomorrow.

Hi! I started four weeks ago weighing 19 stone 2 lbs. I now weigh 18 stone 2lbs. Had a bit of a blow out yesterday though :( Will spend the rest of the week trying to limit the damage. I'd like to weigh 9 stone. Its overwhelming sometimes:(

-1lb! Delighted coz I had a blip during the week, plus I got my 1st stone award!! Now for some syns.....:)

Lost 1lb! That makes me 18,2.

Well done to everyone!!! @Ali & sleepytimesadie: at least u faced the music! Draw a line under it and really go for it this week. I get weighed tonight - will update u all then. :)

Well done everyone!!!!

Thanks everyone. Have calmed down. There's no way I could have gained weight through excess eating, coz I've stuck to the plan. So I'm sticking to the plan until Thursday as advised by all you lovely people. It was a knee jerk reaction - old habits die hard - have often thrown the towel in at...

But I weighed myself at home on my own scales, and according to them I have gained a pound. They usually weigh 3lbs lighter than the SW ones. Shouldn't have done it, coz now I feel disheartened and I feel like binging, so have gone back up to bed until the misery passes. I get weighed on thurs...

Good luck!!! At least u know what works best for you.

Seeing my friend, who was the same size as me, lose weight. My BMI is 42, and I need to lose around 8-9stone. It always overwhelmed me. She made it seem possible. 3 weeks in, and I've lost a stone! Hopefully I'll keep it up. :)

I want to wear heels without feeling like bambi on ice. Especially ones with ankle straps.

Good for you! It can be done!

Gammon & Champ :)

Gammon & Champ. Lovely!

Wine. According to my consultant, the average bottle is around 30 syns. I have a bottle of wine a week. Sometimes all @ once :) A stone has gone forever (in only 3 weeks). My hubby can't get over it!

The butchers in doagh do SW sausages too.

2 dress sizes in 7 weeks!! That's amazing!

Wow! That's amazing! Well done. :)

Hi all! -4 this week so I'm now 18stone 3lbs. The 17's are almost in sight! Keep up the good work everyone. Xo

-4lbs!! That's -13lbs in 3 weeks. Hopefully will get a pound off this week to get my 1st stone award. :)

I got it on amazon for a fiver. Should be here within the week.

How many syns in the skinny cow ice cream? (I want one!)

Well done Ali! Still going in the right direction. :)

Good luck everyone!! I'm not sure how I'll get on. Stuck to it most of the week, & although I didn't have a 'blow-out', I wasn't particularly conscientious about counting my syns. We'll see.......

After reading all these posts I've ordered the 30day shred!!! Hope it's as good as you all say. :)

Oh dear.... I've no idea how I'll cope without shark. :)

Made 'em & luved 'em!!! Wots the Pasta n Sauce Quiche recipe then? :)

How many syns are these on an EE day? En route to Asda to buy the cottage cheese..... :) Thanx for the recipe.

Fabulous wee doll!

Hi! I'm 18 stone 7lbs. Would love to be in the 17's by the end of November.... Sticking at it so fingers crossed. Xo

Pastie supper from our local chippy!! Delish.... Gonna give the potato bread recipe a go. Missing bread to be honest - don't think its worth the syns. :)

-3lbs!!! That's 9 off altogether - got my half stone award too. :)

Wow that's brill!! It's my 2nd week too. My class is @ 1930 so will let you all know. X

Enjoy ur wee break enteralterego!! I can't wait for tonight. After weigh in I'm getting a Chinese takeaway and some wine. :)

Wine, cheese, chocolate. I'm holding on though! Thursday is Wine Night @ ours. Just keep telling myself I can have all of the above tomorrow. Lesson learned - won't use up all my syns before half the week is over!!

How many blogs/diaries have I written? I honestly don't know.... Have made many, many attempts to lose weight FOREVER with no success. Have belonged to many weightloss forums {usually with the same name - I like shoes. A lot. :) } Anyway, have found myself in the Slimming World Universe and so...

Just hope I get through the day - have been good all week (my 2nd week). Have cravings though and have used up all my syns! Don't wanna spoil it now! Good luck for tomorrow everyone!

Thanks for posting!

I'm from Ballyclare! Luckily I don't have that problem - OH is doing the plan too. :)

Good for you!!! Glad it's inspired you to get back on track. X

Bumped again - this is DELISH!!!!

So, Hubby and I started SW last Thursday night. Going well so far - he lost 4.5lbs in the first week, & I lost 6lbs!! Anyway, he gave me a Trollbead bracelet with two beads on it, with the promise of a new bead for every half stone I lose! I'm so happy - only 1lb to go until I get my next bead -...

Totally agree with PatchworkPuss. But hey! Well done for taking action! Wish you all the best.

Hiya!! I always have my dinner before I start. My shifts are from 9pm to 8am. I bring fruit with me, and a couple of mugshots too. For breakfast I have ryvita with low fat dairylea triangles. Or sometimes I just have more fruit and have on omelette when I get home. I tend to bring things that I...

1st week -6lbs! Overjoyed! :)

Ohhh intriguing..... What's the other plan that isn't talked about??? And what's success express?? Newbie here... X

@Ian: well done!! What an inspiration!! @Leah: Leah, I only joined last week after following a TFR programme & this is why: I had previously lost 4 stone following a TFR diet but regained it. I was convinced it was the only way to lose a LOT of weight without surgery. I found I couldn't maintain...

Facebook, net-a-porter (I can dream), Sidereel

Fabulous! You look absolutely stunning!

Gained 6. Alcohol :(

Well, I finally got round to checking these out - it's terrifying.... I'm on a total food replacement diet as well - I have a lot to lose. However, I'm thinking long term - I really need to consider what I'm going to do once I introduce conventional food to my diet. This helps a lot - thank you. X

Yay! Thanks!

Hi! Can u add me too please? It's my second week - would love 3lbs off coz I'll be in the next stone bracket!

Wow Ben!! I'm delighted too - 10lbs for me!

Thank you so much for this!

Thank you hedgemonkey. Feeling a bit more positive today - just very tired due to the late night last night. Thought about this a bit more. At least I stuck to low carb products. Ordinarily I would've thrown the towel in, had a massive binge and probably a glass or two of wine. I didn't. So...

I didn't resist the kitchen... Had some sugar free things I won't mention. But they were sweet all the same. Gonna finish this episode of 24 and then try and get some sleep, although I'm up coz I'm so upset over the argument. :(

:cry: Had a row with hubby. Had been 100% for 6 days, my clothes were feeling looser and although I haven't weighed myself I knew by my clothes that I done well. Have had two bars today - a BL mint one & a Tesco Choc Crunch. Then I had an omelette - two eggs with milk and butter. Have I ruined...

Oh my goodness! Unbelievable! I need to lose 8-9 stone and sometimes feel very overwhelmed by it. You have shown that it CAN be done!! Good for you! So happy for you. X

Same here!! They're Delish....

Thanks for posting - will check out the links.

Honk!!

Yes, I intend to do a food week too Ben. Thanks for the link!

Honkety honk!!! Woohoo!!

Good luck lashes30! I'm on day four now... Haven't weighed myself, but my clothes feel slightly better. I'm also at my all time heaviest. :(. Really hope (like you) this will be the last diet I'm on. Keep us posted on how you're getting on. X

Thank you for your support lass321. X

I'm now on day 3 and ketotic. Yay!! Hope I stick this for the four weeks - I intend to have a food week as recommended. Have decided not to weigh myself until the 4 weeks are up - have an obsession with scales that I'm trying to break. Fingers crossed! Good luck! X

Great thread!!! How do the asda/tesco/bl bars compare in size to the exante ones? Thanks! X

Honk!!! Day 2....

Opinions are like arses. Everyone has one and sometimes they stink. :) Take a big deep breath, blow out slowly, and as you're exhaling let go of the sad feelings that you have. You're already beautiful - your partner has told you so, and I really hope that in a very short time you'll begin to...

Good luck with the cupcakes Ben!! Stay focused - you can do it!! As for me, I'm in the pink!!!! Yep, I'm ketotic. Love those fat burning ketones! :) :) :) Keep us posted on how you get on.

Wow! That's an amazing loss! Well done! X

Hi Ben! It's my first day too. I started today coz I'm on night duty fir the next three nites and I just thought I'd stick to it more easily coz I'll be occupied! Hope to be 100% TS for 5 weeks - then do a food week (I'll be on hols) then back to it again. Good luck!! Nice to know I'm not on my own.

Can you have the knorr bouillon? Our local supermarket doesn't stock the marigold stuff. There seems to be more carbs in the knorr version - I compared it to the marigold info I got online. Have any of you had the knorr one and did it affect your weightloss? Ta!

Hi colony! I'm just starting today! Well done on getting over the three day hump. You're nearly halfway there until the first weigh in, so keep up the good work! X

I really needed to read this post! I'm gonna Hide them - my mood and behaviour alters according to what the scales say.

Hi! I'm starting today. Need to lose 8 stone...:( first goal is to stick at it for five weeks - going away with friends in October. Will try and eat sensibly - entirely possible coz they're health freaks. Then I hope to get stuck into phase two for Xmas... Fingers crossed I get through the first...

Congratulations! That's amazing!

Good for you! Keep up the good work!

Thank u so much! Treated myself to some vino tonight, so gonna exercise a bit more to offset the damage. Hope you're all doing well. X

Thank you! However, due to big weightless in 1st week, thought I'd treat myself, so had some alcohol, and some low fat crisps.... Will exercise a little bit more this week to make up for it. Also hiding my scales - or rather Hubby is. I've found that on previous weightloss attempts I weigh...

1st week over, 12lbs lighter!!! Woohoo!!

Well! Can't believe it! 1st week done & dusted. 12lbs lighter!!!! So far, so good.

I'm taking alli with my 2 SF replacements & my main meal. Only started 2 days ago - will let you know how I get on. X

I started 2 days ago. I'm just gonna do the plan as recommended. ie 2 meal replacements, 3 100cal snacks & a 600 cal meal. I have 9 stone to lose. Also taking alli with the main meal. Fingers crossed! X

My goodness! amazing!I too need to lose ten stone. Sometimes it's just too overwhelming to think about it. thank you for posting. You're an inspiration. xo

Today is day two for me!! big challenge tonight - gonna see Harry Potter. will be hard not to tuck into the usual cinema junk, so I'm saving my snacks for then! I have a lot to lose - currently weigh 18st 11lbs (when naked!) 1st goal is to go down a size - have a girly weekend to go to in...

OMG!!! I'm just new to this site and have just read this thread from start to finish!! Totally impressed!! Just goes to shoe it CAN be done . Well done all of you and thanks so much for posting. xo

Sulleyp - that's GROSS!!!! xo

Well done mistyme!!!

Can you still make them up with milk if you use it from your hexa allowance?? xo

Hi all!! I'm from Ballyclare. Just joined last week and lost 4lbs - I'm delighted. I find the plan works really well with the family - got a bit sick of cooking one thing for them and something else for me!! I have a lot to lose, and of all the diets I've tried to date, I think this is the...

OMG!!! Where do you all get your ideas from??? I'm going to Tesco's tomorrow....Let's hope they haven't run out of it by then...xoxox

Good luck!! And welcome to the forum!! xo

YAY!!!!! Thanks kristin!! xo

Hi! Only in my 2nd week and still working my way round the plan. Is frylight unlimited?? I find that only one spray isn't quite enough when I'm cooking anything - I tend to spray four or five times. Also, if I'm roasting anything, I tend to spray halfway through the cooking time again. And...

Vegetarian omelettes. Living on them. Also LOVE the SW chips..xo

Thanks alcholiday!! That's a great article!!

CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE. 3 and a half syns per serving anyday serves 6 INGREDIENTS 100g All Bran cereal 250ml boiling water 2 eggs 6 heaped teaspoons drinking chocolate (I use tesco's reduced fat one, but this recipe is for the ordinary stuff) half cup sweetener METHOD 1) Pour the...

Have bought some scan bran. Have yet to summon up the courage to try it...Looks like chipboard. Really enjoying my six Finns thins with dairylea in the evenings though!! Will give Ryvita a try. Looks far more appetising than the scan bran!! xo

We have a HUGE tesco's near us and it doesn't sell Quark - but our local Asda does. Personally, I think it's vile stuff. Maybe one of you talented people out there could start a sticky with ideas on what do do with it?? Coz it's free on the plan I was disappointed that it tastes so gross...

Silly question - I assume it has to be sugar free, as in NOT buying sugar puffs??? I'm new to SW. It's just I bought raisin wheats and was dismayed to find that 28g was 10 minute little wheats...Thanks xo

8 days 100%!!! Woohoo!! Probably the longest I've ever stick to something!! Thanks for the thread. xo

Hiya! I'd like to lose 7 stone - I'm following slimming world. Did any of you have any trouble getting Xenical prescribed?? I was thinking of buying Alli, but I rather pay for a month's prescription than over £80 a month...Good luck everyone!!

I LOVE my slow cooker!! I got a really great book from amazon. Have cooked almost everything in it - even puddings - although they're off the menu now!!! xo

Yep!! I'm another pepsi max addict....Would easily drink 2-4 litres a day. I've set a date (Saturday) to stop drinking it altogether. Have been drinking more sugar free cordials lately to try and cut it down. I'm so embarrassed to confess the amount of the stuff I would drink - taking in a...

FABULOUS!!! Keep up the good work - that's amazing!! xo

Thanks so much guys!!! I can't believe the level of response in less than 24hrs!! It's so inspiring to hear how well you've all done. I'm now in my second week - lost 4lbs in the first week. To be honest I was pleased with this, because after my first weigh in I had a 'last supper' and...

If you go on the official SW site and look up their recipe archive there is a recipe for braised lamb shanks. You cook them slowly over three hrs, although I did them in our slow cooker for 7 hrs - the meat was falling off the bone....yummy!! The only thing I found hard was trying to cut off...

How do you make the ginger one??

Thanks Mel2!! Truth is, I'm sick of 'dieting'. I like SW coz the whole family can eat the same meals, and there's very little processed food on the plan. It's just when I consider how much I need to lose, I become a tad discouraged....So, I've made my first goal the 14lbs Xmas challenge...

Thank you!! I was wondering about that too. xo

Hi everyone!! Just started SW last week, but I have a lot to lose (7-8stone). Just wondering if anyone out there has managed it, and if so, how long did it take you? Thanks. Shoegirl xo