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I've just tried the milk chocolate and oats one (Asda didn't have the dark chocolate one!). They're very nice and chocolatey - you feel that you've had a treat and it's all free!

Congratulations to you all! What do you differently on the plan when you're expecting? Do you have to adapt it differently?

It's by EA Sports. I finished the 30 day challenge yesterday and I've just bought the 'more workouts' one and it's even better with a 6 week challenge that I started today! It's got step aerobics and loads of other workouts pre-programmed into it.

I can thoroughly recommend WII Active - Personal Trainer. It gives you a 30 day workout programme with a choice of 3 levels of fitness and you feel like you've done a proper gym session! Also Just Dance is brilliant for a fun way of burning the calories off.

I should think you're happy too!! That's a fantastic loss and a brilliant start to your weight loss journey. You must have been so focused! Did you do points or core? Well done! xx

That's great, Rachel. You've done really well. Here's to a successful and focused week 2! Keep it going. xx

Hi I've lost 3lbs this week! Thanks Annette xx

Hi Elaine I made the shepherds pie at the weekend and it was gorgeous!! I also love BLT sandwiches - have you tried the WW one? You can buy it in Asda (don't know about anywhere else) and it's only 3.5 points for both triangles and very nice too! I had an Asda Good for You Zesty Salmon...

Well done, Christie. Looks like WW is suiting you really well!! xx

Hi Rachel Good luck with the weight loss journey - you'll do fab I know you will!! Stick with it and visit the forum lots - let people know when you're struggling as that's what it's all about - supporting and motivating each other and with the support anything is possible. I found this...

Hi Elaine Don't think about it as a long way to go - break it down into mini goals that way you'll stay focused! There's been some really fab results on WW - you'll do it no problem. Just remember though - slow and steady wins the race! You're more likely to keep the weight off if you lose...

Hello and a very warm welcome from me too! You're doing fab - what a great start to your weight loss journey - big pat on the back from me. This forum is great - full of people giving fantastic advice, support, motivation and inspiration. Also lots of great recipe ideas to keep your menus...

Hi Twiggy Congrats on your weight loss. Don't feel so down. Just remember it's better to lose it slowly and steadily as it's more likely to stay off. I think we all wish there was a miracle potion we could take to make the weight go away - it's just so frustrating how slowly it does take...

Hi Kirsty I'm doing ok. It was my first day back at work today since starting (I only work Wed to Fri) and thought I'd do really well and be able to start saving points. I always find it easier at work to use less points, but alas not! Once I've treated myself to a glass or two of wine and...

Hi Dawn You've done sooo well - you must be so proud of yourself! How have you lost all that weight? I'm doing the points plan and am allowed 20 points a day and I must admit most days I'm using the lot! It's weird because the last times that I've done WW I found I didn't need to use all...

Hi Elaine Your menu's sounding very good for the day! My first week too - I started on Saturday. I had a Quorn Mexican Quarter Pounder burger for tea (which was surprisingly nice and tasty) along with 2 slices WW bread, 20g half fat cheddar and salad with very light salad cream. I...

Hi Rachel Welcome and good luck! Sending you lots of positive vibes - have a brilliant week and good luck with the scales next week! It's my first week too! Started on Saturday and don't think I'm doing too badly at the mo, but only the scales will tell at the weekend! xxx

Hi Good luck with your journey. I started back again on Saturday - not for the first, second, third, fourth or even fifth time! I've joined that many times I've lost count! Not this time though - this time I'm going the whole hog and am in it til the end!! Good luck to all the other...

Hi 10 lbs for me please. Weigh in day is Saturday. Thanks xx

Have you got it now, Twiggy? I got mine on Friday - it's fab! I've done at least 30 minutes on it everyday since then. I must admit I've been sticking to the aerobics exercises mostly as I want to get the weight shifting! It's great fun! I've got the hang of the step aerobics, boxing...

Hi Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! Thanks for asking how I'm doing Paula. I think I'm doing ok. I'm feeling focused and have more or less stayed within the points! I actually feel better for leaving SW and going back to WW. I've always done really well with WW. I've started out...

Hi Starlight I weigh in on a Saturday. Can you add me please? Thanks Annette xx

the what???? theres a dance mat????????????????// Dancing Stage Hottest Party! It's along the same lines as the old Playstation dance mats, but you use your arms too with the nunchuk and the controller! It's great fun!! Annette xx

Hello lovely ladies! :sign0144: I'm new to this board having just swapped from SW to WW! Did SW for 7 weeks and have lost 12.5 pounds but I'm finding it very slow going and not really working as well for me as I would have liked. I joined a WW meeting this morning, so it's full steam...

I got one too - it's fab!! Can't sing it's praises highly enough! It's so much more fun than going to the gym or having a run! I also got the Dancing Stage dance mat for the WII and that's brill too! Annette x

Thanks Jax - I need the 'be good vibes' - I've certainly not been good the past couple of days. I was going to try WW on my own, but I've failed miserably the past day or so. I think I need the motivation and support you get from going to the meetings - my willpower is very low at the mo...

Thanks Jax. You're an absolute star on this forum. You always full of excellent advice, tips and shopping information!! Good luck with SW. You've done really well so far - you're over half way there now - not much further to go and you'll be there! Take care and happy dancing with your...

I love the dance mats - they're so much fun and you can really have a good aerobic workout on them! It's much more fun than going to the gym or having a walk/run! Get those cobwebs blown off it Jax! Annette x

Hi Jax I've previously done WW and lost 2 stone with them. I did put most it it back on, but it was my fault, in between losing two babies and letting myself go! I found I lost the weight faster with them. I've been thinking about going back to WW for a couple of weeks and have now...

It's fab - it told me that my fitness age is 8 years younger than I am! I love it!! Well worth getting it. Don't think my hubby likes it as much as me though as it told him his fitness age was 18 years older than he is! I also bought the Dancing Stage with dance mat yesterday - another fab...

It's so sad, so many people have lost loved ones and have sad stories to tell. It gets easier as time goes on, but you never forget the pain and sadness you felt when they passed on. You have to remember the good times and treasure your memories. Memories are with you for life. I lost my...

Ha ha!! I think I've just got it (or maybe not!!!) - cr - copyright!!! Annette x

I went to Morrisons today to buy some of the free egg mayonnaise, but they don't do it at my Morrisons - they only do the 25% less fat one! I was gutted - I was so looking forward to it!! :sigh: Annette x

Good points Steph! I was thinking about going back to WW but I find it so easy doing SW and I don't want to have to start thinking about counting points, etc! I know what I can and can't have. It's just soooo easy! Annette x

Good luck with the new group - hope it works out better for you! Annette x

Hi Sarah Welcome to the group! I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You're not alone. I too rejoined SW following a heartbreaking miscarriage in February. It's hard to come to terms with it, but it does get easier as time passes. I also had a very early miscarriage in October. I found...

Thanks for the tip Jezebel! I couldn't wait til tomorrow (I have to wait in for a parcel!), so I phoned Toys R Us up to ask them, then jumped in the car and went and reserved myself one (it's only 2 mins down the road!)! Can't wait for Friday - and they're even throwing in a free t-shirt -...

Sorry also meant to say it can be called a yam too, but most supermarkets call it sweet potato! x

Hi Smigget We're talking about sweet potato - it's a funny, long shaped red potatoey thing. Butternut squash is completely different and is DEFINITELY FREE on BOTH days! They're both really versatile and a change from normal potatoes. Sweet potato is only FREE on GREEN days. Hope this...

Just found this thread about it - might be worth a read! http://www.minimins.com/general-weight-loss-discussion/38412-has-pink-patch-made-me-gain-weight-help.html Annette x

I've read a bit about this and it seems that it works better for the younger ladies - not sure why though! Let us know how you get on with it! Annette x

Thanks for the info Jezebel - I'll pop in tomorrow to see if I can! Annette x PS Hope your weigh in went well tonight!

I know - I usually send my hubby to do the shopping, but I might just make an effort myself this week! Annette x

I've been trying to get hold of one, but all the sites that you can pre-order on are already sold out! I think it's going to be really difficult to get hold of for a while. Annette x

Me too, but you have to remember to buy the small loaf - 400g. Annette x

Thanks Bumpy - great ideas! I feel a trip to Morrisons coming on for some free egg mayonnaise!! Vicky - great suggestion for a free lunch - I think I'll be trying that out myself!! Keep the ideas coming ladies - it really helps to keep the diet ideas fresh and stops the boredom creeping in...

Great idea Kat - I should have done that!! Thanks for the rep! Annette x

Thanks for the info Mrs B. I've been meaning to check if they were free on a red day, but didn't get round to it! Annette x

Great ideas Steph! Annette x

I did used to go to Home Bargains, but got out of going. Problem is I'm one of those rare females who hate shopping! I hate it even more with a little one in tow, even though I love him to bits!! I will make an effort to go though! Annette x

I think she means pudding rice - it's dried like normal rice you'd buy, not in a tin. Just make sure it says pudding rice on the packet. You'd be able to find it in the rice/pasta aisle or if it's not there it may be in the cake making aisle. Sorry that's all I can say - personally I can't...

Thanks for the info Jax! I'll have to have a trip into town to have a look! Annette x

Hi My friend only does green days and she's a target member now. Weight loss has been steady right along the way. So, it may be a bit slower (lots of people say that red speed up weight loss) but it can still be done. I do more red than green - probably 6 to 1 and my weight loss has...

Your consultant sounds fab Taz! All we get is the happy clapping and if someone puts on you're asked to clap to give them some encouragement for the next week! I just find it a bit boring and such a waste of time! Not to mention embarrassing! I'm shy and not very good at talking in public -...

I've been trying not to use my syns up on food and save them for a glass of wine in the evening. I've only been losing a pound a week - which I know isn't bad, but not quite fast enough for my liking - holiday fast approaching!! So after I've done this fast forward for a week I'm going to try...

Great advice from everyone! Personally, I've been trying to steer clear of the caffeine and have been drinking hot Vimto (no added sugar!) or a slice of lemon in hot water! I know a lot of people don't like the lemon idea though! I've also been having a lot of hot water on its own, which is...

Hey Bumpy Welcome back and well done you for sticking to the plan on your hols! You must be feeling very pleased for yourself - I don't think I'll be able to stick to it on my hols!! Good luck for Wednesday! Annette x

Actually, I contacted her by text on Thursday and asked if she could let me have the information at class that night and that's the response I got from her! The tone of the text was very unsupportive and I actually wasn't going to bother going back to group that evening, but decided to at the...

I asked my SWC and she wouldn't let me! She said it was only used as a last resort and I had to revisit my books and do a food diary sheet for a week so she could see if I was going wrong anywhere. She also told me I had to stay to meetings to get some tips and ideas! Only thing is I don't...

Hi I've been on SW for 6 weeks now and measured myself at the beginning and then again this week. I've only lost 12.5 pounds, but I've lost 3 inches off my waist!! I think it's a really good idea to help keep focused to keep an inch loss record as well as a weight loss one - that way even...

I think it's just the plan that you get, not sure if they supply any advice on how many units you can have. This is the link- Slimming World - Fast Forward Plan on eBay, also, Programmes, Dieting Slimming, Health Beauty (end time 20-Apr-08 21:54:06 BST) Annette x

Thanks for the info Jax - it's really helpful! Just to add that I had the Good for you hot smoked salmon linguine chilled 400g pack 3.0 yesterday and it was very nice! Had quite a few mushrooms in though (don't like them!) so I had to pick them out! Keep up the good work! Annette x

I wanted to do this for a week and asked my consultant but she wouldn't let me - she said that it has to be taken as a last resort! I just wanted a bit of a boost with my weight loss. Although I've been doing quite well and have lost at least a pound every week, I've got my hols coming up and...

Hi Sonban has just done this. Have a read of her thread - http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world/39133-sonia-s-new-diary-fast-forward-1-week-only.html Good luck with the wedding! Annette x

Hi I found this thread very helpful in setting up my tickers - http://www.minimins.com/tutorials/19172-how-setup-weight-loss-ticker-tickerfactory-com.html Copy it into your browser and follow it step by step whilst you're setting yourself up! Annette x

Yes that's right - 4 Ryvita Crispbreads either Original/Dark Rye/Sesame. I like mine with Diarylea light topped with wafer thin ham and tomatoes on a red day. Annette x

I've got two hols booked! I'm going to Menorca in 6 weeks half board for a week and Majorca in 18 weeks all inclusive for 9 days! My goal is to put no more than 3lbs on in May and 4-5lbs in August. Hopefully, I'll nearly be at target when I go in August! Looks like I've got a lot of hard...

Hi Yes, you can have 4 Ryvita Original/Dark Rye/Sesame Crispbreads and 6 x 17.5g extra light Laughing Cow triangles. It depends on which meat or fish you're having as a HEB as to how much you can have - if you have a specific in mind let us know and we'll look it up for you. In the book it...

Hi The big purple book is the directory of thousands of foods. It's a really good book to have! You have to be careful buying equivalent products to named ones as the syns can vary. The best thing to do is have a check through when you get your directory. eg Quorn mince is free, but...

Quorn do Swedish style meatballs and they're free. Only the frozen ones though. They're very tasty! Annette x

I used the minimins tutorial to set mine up .... Look at the blue menu across the top of the page and on the bottom line click on Tutorials. It's the first thread on the page - how to set up a ticker. It's really easy, step by step instructions! Annette x

PS I've bought the choc chip ones from Asda in the past xx

Yep it sounds like the same one - it's on page 378 Quaker! It's got all the other Snack a Jacks on that page too. Annette x

Fantastic news - great loss. Keep up the good work! Annette x

I might be wrong but I thought it was butter nut squash! Annette x

Personally, I haven't used any low fat spread on my bread since I started. I've recently (this week) rediscovered Dairylea light! You can have 3 chunky triangles for 1 HEA. I had it on Ryvita (which I was dreading - I thought it might be like eating cardboard) and I sooooo enjoyed it! I'm...

Fantastic news - that's absolutely brilliant! Well done you - I'm so jealous. Best of luck for next week - you'll do it easy peasy!! Annette x

Well I had a McDonald's tonight after my weigh in and I didn't enjoy it at all! Won't be tempted again for a while!! Annette x

You've come so far and the end is in sight! Well done!! Party is a fab idea - I'm sure you'll surprise quite a few people with how well you've shrunk!! Annette x

Me too - don't tend to drink an awful lot before weigh in!! Annette x

I don't use any myself either but .... Flora extra light is half a syn per teaspoon or 2.5 syns per 28g Flora diet is half a syn per teaspoon or 3 syns per 28g Flora Pro-Active extra light is the same as Flora Diet Hope this helps! Annette x

Found it in my brand spanking new directory I picked up tonight! 23g bag 5 syns on both 35g bag 7.5 syns on both Happy munching! Annette x

A pound for me too, please! Annette x

I always find as I go in there's only one person there and they leave as I enter!! Annette x

Don't forget those flexible syns! Annette x

I made the mistake of buying the Flora spray and didn't find out til afterwards about the syn value! I don't use it since I found out, it's just that Asda don't stock Frylight at the moment, but you can get it from all the other supermarkets. Annette x

My hubby loves those, but they don't do anything for me! I'm on Quorn and leek ones at the mo, which are quite nice! Annette x

I'm going to try the Morrisons ones too - they sound really nice. I'm putting up with Quorn ones at the moment and I'm sorry but it's just not like eating a real sausage. Don't get me wrong they're ok, but it would be nice to have a real sausage! Annette x

Hi Karlina Welcome and good luck. You're certainly in the right place if you're looking for tonnes of support and motivation! Great recipe ideas to help keep meals exciting! Annette x

Me too! I tried to give some more to Bumpy but it wouldn't let me! So off I pop to spread some happiness! :D Annette x

Hey Bumpy - don't be down. You've done absolutely fantastically well so far and I've got to say you were my inspiration! 30lbs in 3 months - I was going to ask you how you did it! I could do with a bit of that myself!! I thought the weight was going to drop off me, but alas not! I've been...

I had a whole tub full of strawberries today - I worked out it was about 3 portions! Thanks for the rep Bumpy! I had 2 green squares at the beginning of the week, but I've lost them now- don't know what's happened there! :( Annette x

Asda says 7 strawberries equals one 5 a day! Suppose it depends on the size!! Annette x

Yes 5 a day! It's really hard to fit it in and I've not noticed any difference at all. In fact I got on the scales this morning and I'd put half a pound on and I've stuck to it rigidly plus been exercising too! Needless to say - I'm not very happy! Annette x

Hi Have you clicked on the Inspiration Slide Show at the top of the page yet? It's got loads of before and after pics - certainly inspired me not to give up and to keep going! Will be revisiting it every time I feel like giving up. There's some great pics on there! So if you're feeling...

I am usually a big water drinker, but must admit I only had one glass yesterday! I'll try and get it back up today! Thanks Son and Steph for your support! Annette x

Hi Aaargghhh I'm feeling so frustrated. I've stuck rigidly to the plan all week. Been eating speed foods and doing exercise and I got on the scales this morning to find I'd put on half a pound since last Thursday!!! :cry: Anyway I've come to the conclusion that speed foods don't really work...

Well you're certainly well prepared and organised, which is more than I can say about myself!! Good luck and may the weight fall off you! Annette x

Hi After my day of rest (!!) yesterday, I've done my 15 mins on x-trainer and 7.5 mins on stepper! Annette x

Hi It's my second day on the challenge and I'm finding it quite hard to fit the 5 in! I'm eating much more than normal (hope the scales don't tip the wrong way!!) and have discovered that I quite like fish and I don't dislike melon any more!! Really enjoying ruby grapefruits (no sweetener!)...

Another 15 mins on my x-trainer and another 5 mins bonus on my lateral thigh trainer today! Hoping to see the results of my hard work at weigh in!! Annette x

Well, I've done my 15 mins on the x-trainer tonight and thrown in 5 mins on the lateral thigh trainer as a bonus! Annette x

Hi Weight wise my situation is similar to you. I weighed in at 12st 13 when I joined and my goal is also 9st 7. I took the plunge as I've tried many times to lose the weight myself but fail every time - major willpower problem!!! I've been going to class for three weeks now and have lost 9...

Hi Sarah I go to a meeting. Mainly because if I did it online then it's all too easy to give up when you have a bad day! In the past I've always found that one bad day leads to another and another!! I always try harder when I go to a meeting. I go to my meeting with a friend who's...

Hi I went to class last night and our leader has set us a challenge to eat 5 super speed foods a day for a week! Has anyone ever tried this and does it work? I've got great hopes of the weight falling off me this week!!! Ta Annette x

Hi Ruthy Congratulations on your loss! Your thread inspired me to get off my bum and start exercising this week, so I've dusted off my x-trainer and have committed to work towards my silver body magic award at SW. I will be doing 15 mins 6 days a week for the whole of April and fingers...

Hi Cat Been to weigh in and lost 4lb this week!:party0011: Got Slimmer of the week at SW too! Feeling very pleased with myself! :bliss: Good luck to everyone else with the weigh in! Annette x

Hi Can I join in please? I'm fairly new - usually just lurk looking for motivation! :wave_cry: I'd like to lose 14lb for the end of April please! Thanks Annette x

Hi Laura Congrats on the weight loss - you're doing great - keep it up! I've been doing WW too and have so far lost 30lb! Have you tried the core plan? It really works! Keep it going this week! Annette x