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  1. vikstar

    Tasty meals my family and I cook

    I love chilli. We add grated carrot and courgette to ours as well! Helps with your 1/3!
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    Best Syn Free breadcrumbs alternative?

    Not syn free, but cornflakes make very yummy breadcrumbs :)
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    Green Day thread. ..

    Loving this thread :D Thank you!
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    Favourite meals with chicken breasts?

    Cajun chicken is just chicken breast sprinkled with Cajun seasoning. Chicken curry - what type of curry do you like?
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    Puddings LEMON QUARK RECIPES???

    Not heard of it! Intrigued :D
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    Your Shopping List for SW success!

    Sorry - I didn't post an address, forgot! Hope you found it ok :)
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    Favourite meals with chicken breasts?

    Cajun chicken, chicken curry - my two faves!
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    Aspartame Poisoning - My Story

    Just checked Sprite (normal one!) and they don't have aspartame in combined with sugar. It's actually Stevia and Sugar combined. Stevia is a natural plant extract which has been used for ads to sweeten things! Apparently! Who knows!? Everything is bad for us it seems ;)
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    Your Shopping List for SW success!

    Anything from Slimming Eats - amazing recipes on there! :)
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    Yummy Italian Bacon Soup

    Sounds delicious! :)
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    Lost

    Well done! Fantastic loss :)
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    Snacks Chickpea Dahl curry bites (syn free on EE)

    Ooh... so the curry loaf but made into balls. Sounds tasty. Thanks :)
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    Im a newbie! pasta sauces?!

    Hubby cooked a spaghetti carbonara from the Slimming Eats website - was delicious :)
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    Free Banoffee rice pudding !

    Sounds tasty. Thanks for sharing :)
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    Wish me luck!

    Onion bhajis are in the oven ready for taster evening tonight. I'll also make raita and chicken tikka too I think.
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    Suggestions for taster eve

    Thanks everyone :)
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    Couch to 5k challenge

    I start this again tomorrow. Stupidly started week before my hols and didn't go running while away. I'm really enjoying reading your successes :)
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    Puddings Berry, berry nice indeed!

    Is the syn covering the honey and the puréed fruit?
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    Really need some help please?

    Seems like you have your motivation back! :D Keep up the good work!
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    Suggestions for taster eve

    Yes - something prepared by us.
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    Suggestions for taster eve

    Ooh... breaded mushrooms sound so tasty! Thank you :) And apologies for not using search feature first - hand well and truly smacked ;)
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    Suggestions for taster eve

    Any ideas? Last time I took smash pizza :)
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    Raffle prizes!

    The egg you drop into the pan with the eggs so you know when it changes colour your egg is cooked with half a dozen eggs. A pineapple corer with pineapple. A six pack of diet coke/fanta zero etc. A skipping rope (or something else linked to body magic) and deodorant. Voucher for a free...
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    Coronation chicken

    Yes, I make it six syns too. Even better :)
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    Rhubarb

    Remember to syn it if you cook it! I'd probably just have rhubarb and a vanilla yogurt (maybe frozen).
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    Fanta chicken

    I tried this once and really hated the taste. Love diet coke chicken though :)
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    red day recipes

    What kind of meat do you enjoy most?
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    100% SWers - 1 day at a time :)

    Honk :)
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    Coronation chicken

    Would be interested to know what you think. I fancy coronation chicken now! ;)
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    100% SWers - 1 day at a time :)

    Honk for Wednesday and Thursday! :)
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    Vikstar - aiming for target!

    Restarted on Monday! Am allowed three HEXs at the moment as still breastfeeding my baby. Day 1 (Tuesday) Breakfast - raisin wheats (HEXB) and skimmed milk (HEXA) Lunch - pasta and bolognese (bolognese - 7 syns) with side salad Tea - butternut squash and tomato risotto (Parmesan = HEXA) No...
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    Slimming World or gastric band?

    I honestly think having people every step of the way with you is the way forward. I'd certainly follow a blog of yours if you did one or a diary on here. Compliments and praise work so well for me... to know that I was having to share my story with everyone would probably help me loads! Maybe...
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    Body magic- am I missing something?

    Can I ask about body magic too please? If I'm already exercising twice a week, for example, do I start automatically working towards silver? Or does everyone have to start from the bottom and work their way up? Thanks :)
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    100% SWers - 1 day at a time :)

    Honk for day 1!!! :)
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    Extra Easy Three Weeks In - Would Love Tips To Boost Results!

    I think the weight loss you're getting at the moment is fantastic. Keep it up! :)
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    Starting again!!!!!

    Thank you :) Day one was good. Now for day two...
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    Extra Easy Days Disappointed with first weigh in :(

    I think the losing ten pounds beforehand is what's done it for you. You'll pick up your weight loss soon, I'm sure. A pound a week is brilliant though :)
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    Slimming World or gastric band?

    I think you need to maybe place something visual in the fridge like a dummy and one in the car too. That way each time you're tempted you see the dummy and think baby. If having a baby is what you truly want in life, then you WILL do this. I think it'd be an amazing story to write - perhaps...
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    Starting again!!!!!

    Thank you :)
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    Coronation chicken

    And another one here: http://luhluhloser.blogspot.co.uk/2010/10/super-easy-coronation-chicken-mmm.html?m=1 x
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    Coronation chicken

    Hi Steph, there is one on the Slimming Eats website: http://www.slimmingeats.com/blog/coronation-chicken Hope this helps x
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    Starting again!!!!!

    Breakfast and lunch both fine. Risotto for tea. No cheating so far :D
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    Breastfeeding Hello!!!

    Hello! I'm weaning my little one and feeding her with formula and breast milk - about two feeds from me each day. I've been advised to have one HEX extra... but I'm not sure if I really should!?! Anyway, my little girl is nearly six months. I put on two stone and have only lost one stone from...
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    Starting again!!!!!

    Gave birth nearly six months ago and have only lost a stone from the two stone I gained during pregnancy... I tried Weight Watchers but really struggled. I've been doing three to four exercise sessions a week, but it just hasn't shifted! So... I'm back to try Slimming World again :D Last time...
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    ProPoints Staying Motivated

    A pound a week is fantastic... and it's brilliant that you've lost each week and been attending the classes. I guess perhaps you need to look at how far you've come and maybe look at other ways of measuring your success like how much further or better you can run. Or how many inches you've...
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    Too good to be true?

    Sounds like this would help satisfy my sweet tooth :D x
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    anyone in the 11s trying to get in to the 10s?

    Hi all. Can I please join you? Trying desperately to lose baby weight. Currently 11 stone 12 and would like to get into 10s first of all (obviously!). I've got hubby to hide the scales until the end of March so I won't be weighing in but using clothes fit etc to help me :)
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    :(

    She is four and a half months. Sorry I forgot to come back. I just can't seem to get on track :(
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    :(

    Really struggling since having LO :( I have just eaten a piece of cake, a Freddo and a Curly Wurly for breakfast. What the hell is wrong with me? :(
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    Diet coke chicken????

    Try adding some Chinese five spice to it - yummy!!! :)
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    Dinner party

    Ok... three courses, suitable for your healthy eating regime - what do you cook? Am thinking: Starter - soup Main - gammon and veggies Dessert - meringue and fruit (with cream for those who want it perhaps)
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    Turkey mince

    Sweet and sour meatballs. There is a slimming world recipe which could be pointed on slimmingeats.com site.
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    I would love to share a low syn page for slimming world

    Thanks for sharing :)
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    When can i join?

    Good idea. I'll do that. Thank you :)
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    Breastfeeding and Slimming World

    Hi all. Please can I join you? LO was born five weeks ago and I'm breastfeeding. I put on two stone during pregnancy but was slightly overweight to begin with. I'd like to lose just under two stone. I'll go back to group as soon as I can too. Is it two extra HEX?
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    When can i join?

    Thank you very much. We don't have six week checks round here unfortunately - it is eight weeks so I'm guessing I'll have to wait a little longer and do it myself and with the help on here. Thanks again x
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    When can i join?

    Baby is five weeks old and I want to join SW. I was a member a couple of years back and did well. I'm breastfeeding. Does this make a difference? I did a search before posting but couldn't find an answer. Thanks in advance x
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    Creamy Curry :) (Super speedy!)

    Once I'm back on diet I will definitely try this :)
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    butternut squash recipes

    No. Sadly not :(
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    WW Booklets in Daily Mail tomorrow and all next week

    It's awful that the good things appear in the Daily Mail. However much I'm tempted to buy the paper, me being a total Lefty will refuse!
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    Anyone else struggle in the evening?

    I struggle most on an evening too :( I just make sure I have enough points left for a snack of sorts when I'm craving something. Or that's how you could use some of your weekly points!
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    Starting today!!

    Just wanted to wish you the best of luck for starting WW. It's a great path but the journey can be rocky at times ;) Yes, your runs count towards activity points but you don't have to use them. :)
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    Parsnips / Carrot recipes??

    Soups? I like spicy parsnip soup - you add a bit of curry powder to the normal soup mixture.
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    Cadburys Fudge????

    Off the top of my head I think it's 4 points but I'm not 100% sure.
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    WEIGHT WATCHERS FOOD

    Muscle needs more water so that's why exercising can make it look as though you've put on weight - extra water. So my instructor at the gym told me anyway. I'd rather stay the same and have started toning up though, so for me...exercise over a huge weight loss :D 30 minutes every night? You'd...
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    Monday Night WI

    I lost a pound this week :)
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    Monday Night WI

    Lost half a pound this week - TOTM for me too :(
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    Monday Night WI

    I lost 1.2lbs this week :)
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    Monday Night WI

    Oh and sorry I weigh in on Monday mornings and not nights like I'm supposed to - I'm weighing at home.
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    Worried I haven't lost this week

    I have lost 0.2lbs which I'm not too happy about :( Feel as though I've let myself down. Was really hoping for a pound at least this week :(
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    Monday Night WI

    Well, I lost 0.2lbs which is a loss but not one with which I'm happy :(
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    Worried I haven't lost this week

    Eek! I weigh myself so about to do that in a minute...had a BBQ last night but stuck to my points - we shall see if that's done any damage or not! Hope it's a not! Good luck everyone else too x
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    Worried I haven't lost this week

    Thanks so much everyone. Just need to have more faith I guess - tomorrow isn't long away now - we shall see! Eek! Good luck to all x
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    Worried I haven't lost this week

    I have followed it to the letter again but am really worried I haven't lost. It's only my second week. I've heard of others who didn't lose or even put on during their second week and I really hope I'm not one of them. Ideally I'd like a pound loss a week from now on. I hadn't done anything...
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    Pro points vs discover

    Really interesting to read this - thanks :)
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    Monday Night WI

    I hope I see a loss again this week as it'll be my second week. I've heard from a few people they lost a lot in first week and nothing in second week. Really hope I keep going (obv I know I won't lose six pounds again!!!).
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    apple turnovers?

    The WW iPhone app says that a Dutch apple turnover from Sainsbury's is 4 PP. HTH.
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    Whoo Hooo

    Fantastic achievement - well done! :)
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    Cravings for Chocolate

    I find the time out single finger biscuits good for two points :) Also toffee crisp biscuits for three points!
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    1/2LB to go

    Hope it went well :)
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    Monday Night WI

    I'm doing it all online. Starting weight (can't change on iPhone app for some reason!?!) was 11st1 and I want to lose about two stone in total. So...I'm 6lbs down so far - 22lbs to go! Or maybe 23/24lbs so I'm either dead on 9st or just in the 8s! :D You did brilliantly well - keep going!
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    Monday Night WI

    Yes, it was my first week. Have tried WW in the past and most recently SW before my illness. Tried again afterwards and just found it so difficult. Now looking forward to my life post chemo and on WW PP! :D
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    Starting all over again!

    Good luck :)
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    Monday Night WI

    Ok...I weighed myself this morning and have lost 6 pounds this week on PP! :D So pleased!
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    Monday Night WI

    I'll have my first WI on Monday - so I'm just popping in to say hi to you all first! I weigh myself - think I'll stick to first thing on Monday mornings and that way it'll be more accurate. It's weird not having a meeting to go to and getting weighed by someone else! Good luck everyone for...
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    Yet another WW newbie

    My WI isn't til next Monday so a few days to go yet but as I wast staying at parents' when I started and didn't know if scales would be same as ones as home, I've had a sneaky peek and it says I'm down 5lbs on both sets of scales. I am online user online as don't want to sacrifice any of my...
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    What am I doing wrong?

    Sounds silly, but have you thought about making sure you eat your weekly PP allowance too?
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    Need a few tips? starting tomorrow xx

    Hi. I only started on Monday so don't have many tips but really wanted to share what I've been doing and say good luck! I have a box of low point treats - blue ribands (3PP), toffee crisp biscuits (3PP) and WW mini chocolate rolls (2PP) at the moment. I have been planning my meals ahead and...
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    Yet another WW newbie

    Thank you very much - appreciate it :) x
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    Yet another WW newbie

    How did you do? How are you finding it compared to WW? good luck to you too x
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    just for fun

    Wow! That would be brilliant - good luck :)
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    just for fun

    I need to lose just over an average two year old :D
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    Yet another WW newbie

    I have defected from SW and am started WW PP on Monday. I'm finding it ok so far and like the online tools a lot :) I am still recovering from being in hospital for a month due to chemo but am not using that as an excuse! I do three exercise classes most weeks (Zumba, Step and Exercise Ball) so...
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    Right...

    Haven't updated my signature for ages, so that isn't accurate! :( Thanks everyone - I need to find my rhythm again! It just isn't easy is it? :)
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    Right...

    I am sick of this. Sick of worrying about my weight every day. Sick of thinking I'm going to be like this all my life. I need to get a grip! This afternoon I am making a batch of meals for the freezer and am hoping to get some of my motivation back. Why do I feel so low about it all :( Please...
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    can i just check something?

    Sorry for very late reply, but yes, she says it is and I have always used it as such and not found that to be an issue. I'll carry on regardless I think :)
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    Exercise

    Wish I could be as organised ;)
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    Exercise

    Ha ha! Maybe that's what I need to become so I can eat more!!! ;) Erm...no! :P
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    Britmumincanada recipes

    Thanks for letting us know and I'd appreciate it if someone could pass on my best to her. I can't go on the thread because of my recent illness...and I'll end up wallowing :( so best stay clear! Thank you for letting us know x
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    Exercise

    I didn't eat because I felt my body was tricking me lol. I also don't want to eat all the time because I can't sustain that at work etc. I was restrained and didn't feel bad for stopping myself from eating. I've planned my day's menu and I'll stick to it :) Interesting about length of time...
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    Exercise

    Well i resisted :D Had pasta with BNS sauce and roasted veg for lunch - yummy! :D Thanks for the info - interesting to know it isn't my mind playing tricks on me :D
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    Exercise

    I try to drink plenty of water an hour before gym but none, or very little, during as it gives me a stitch. Banana is a good idea. Thanks :) Sure the hunger is all in my head. Have resisted so far and it's nearly lunchtime :D
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    Exercise

    Has rejoined the gym today and feel better about myself. I did a short session but have to take it fairly easy as only recently finished chemo and had serious reaction to it ending up with a while in high dependency unit. Anyway, just wondering what you guys do and how you combat the after...
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    Britmumincanada recipes

    Hubby made the roasted BNS sauce for spaghetti yesterday - it was just so yummy! :D Love it!!!! Thank you!
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    Britmumincanada recipes

    I'd like to agree with previous comments and say how impressed I am with all of these recipes. We had the butternut squash risotto tonight and it was delicious! :D Thank you so so so much!
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    Cooking in bulk

    Thanks everyone - food for thought :)
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    Cooking in bulk

    Last time I did loads of veggie lasagne and loads of spicy BNS and sweet potato soup. Does anyone have any other suggestions for foods to cook in bulk? It makes my life easier in the long run! :) Thanks x
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    can i just check something?

    Grr. Mixed messages! Our C says that tomato purée is now free as you're not exactly going to splurge on it. Wish there was some facts sometimes!!
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    Joes syn free stuff

    Was wondering the same thing :)
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    More esteem but horrid workmate!!

    I too work in a school and have had a serious problem with a colleague undermining me and being a complete cow the whole time. Just before OFSTED she purposely switched off my computer 3 times - the first time the work wasn't saved but I luckily saved it the other two times. She criticised me on...
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    Been naughty...really naughty!

    I love the site www.slimmingeats.com - fantastic stuff on there, so thanks Britmum :) I have gone right back to basics and started eating things I'd actually forgotten about eg noodles and stir fries. Not bored yet - it's only day two though - lol!
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    Tasting Session

    How about the smash pizza?
  113. vikstar

    Sw quiche!

    Quark works best with this, I've found. I don't like cottage cheese and still can taste it despite it being cooked!
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    Been naughty...really naughty!

    I have to admit that it was tough going and getting on the scales but I'm really pleased I did :D Thanks for all the lovely comments, folks! :)
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    Been naughty...really naughty!

    Didn't go to SW last week or the week before! Anyway, put on 5.5 lbs!! Eek! I know it's a lot but I went and faced the scales and I won't be beaten. I've had a really bad few weeks, months in fact and things came to a head last week but I'm determined again now. Off to look in recipes section...
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    SW Free smash pizza

    Just made the smash pizza and it was delicious - used red pepper and red onion as the topping, along with the cheese and some herbs. Really yummy. It was supposed to be our tea, but we ate it all now! :D
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    Weighing yourself everyday

    Yes it is bad to weigh yourself every day. There's no point as your weight changes within a week, within a month actually, and it gets you down sometimes. Wait for WI day! STS means stayed the same. Good luck for your weight loss journey :)
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    scan tomorrow morning

    Hope everything goes well for you. The amount of morning sickness only indicated increases hormone in the body though, not a healthy pregnancy - lots of ms could be a molar pregnancy. Not trying to worry you, just dismissing that myth. Thinking of you xxx
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    iPhone app not working

    Sorry. It works fine for me!
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    being bad :(

    Some days I feel ok and others I don't. I'm seeing my consultant soon and will ask him what he thinks. Thanks :)
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    Individual 1 syn Yorkshire puddings- Pics inc :)

    Great idea - thanks for sharing! :)
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    being bad :(

    Im being bad today and basically have been all week. Not terribly badly but not well enough to lose weight. I'm craving chocolate this week and it's not totm as I'm still waiting for that to kick in again following my chemo. Not sure if I've started this too early - I was on such a high fat and...
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    Soup Recipes

    One question- the tomato, onion and red lentil soup - when did you add the celery as mine took an age to cook when I threw it in with everything else? Thanks :)
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    Soup Recipes

    Thanks a lot for these recipes :)
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    first WI tomorrow since June

    I'd put on half a pound since my last WI so very pleased that it's not much more! Yay! :D
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    first WI tomorrow since June

    Feeling nervous :( Have hospital app this pm but it's the WI not that! Stupid me!
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    first WI tomorrow since June

    Thanks for all the replies. I was around 10lbs lighter than my previous lowest weight at WI when I came out of hospital but had to put it back on so that was a bit annoying but I realise that my health is the most important thing. Having said that, continuing on a high fat diet would have done...
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    Need a bit of inspiration for a dinner party!

    I made the braised sweet onion beef from britmum's site and it was amazing - so gorgeous :D Website is www.slimmingeats.com :D For dessert I made the slimming world orange cake - very nice! :) I didn't do a starter because unfortunately my effort was rank (prawn pate). How about doing a...
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    first WI tomorrow since June

    Had to stop going to SW because I needed chemo. Tried to go last week but it was cancelled because of bank holiday. Anyway, I've been perfect since last Monday and am weighing in tomorrow for the first time since June - eeek! Last time I was there I weighed 9st12 - I was on a high fat and high...
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    Restarted last week

    Just wanted to say good luck and it is possible to lose the weight before the wedding. Try on the dress now and see what the damage is. Are you also exercising? This will help with the toning too :)
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    Monday weigh in

    No WI this week because of the bank holiday - it annoys me as I really wanted to know what the proper scales weighed me at. Ah well...not much longer til I find out now!
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    Quark?

    I made a flan/quiche with it today. 4 eggs, tub of quark and 15g reduced fat cheese mixed together with s+p - put some chives in too. Fried up some onion and pepper. Sprayed bottom of ovenproof pan with frylight and added half the egg mixture then the onion, pepper and added some spinach. Rest...
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    Green Day tinned spinach

    Good idea Michelle - thanks :) For the record, that quiche/flan was amazing!!!!! The book says I can freeze it, so I have - but of course some of it fell off and I had to try it ;)
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    SW website online syns

    Did it take into account the amount of free food within the product?
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    Green Day tinned spinach

    Great minds! Just found a recipe for a flan, which I guess is the same. Spinach, pepper and onion flan here we come! Thanks :) For future any further ideas would be great - thanks!
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    Green Day tinned spinach

    Opened one too many tins today and was wondering what I could use it for. Have already made a quark and spinach lasagne (same as canneloni recipe). Any ideas? Thanks :)
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    Hello!!

    Just a quick message to say congrats and good luck :)
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    "I'll give you a week" GRRR! I'll prove you wrong

    Oh...and the best of luck for your SW journey x
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    "I'll give you a week" GRRR! I'll prove you wrong

    How awful for you but I'm so pleased that you've posted here venting. Sometimes when people say nasty things it's all too easy to slip back into bad eating habits. Teaching staffrooms are notorious for cakes. We are a big staff and when it is birthdays we bring in cakes etc. Well...it's almost...
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    First Meeting

    Well done on going to a meeting and good luck on your SW journey x
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    Why oh why did I check the scales?

    Good luck from me too :)
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    ugh! Prawn pate

    Shocked!!!! Expensive way of making strange cottage cheese to me! ;)
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    Can`t blooming believe it !!!

    Wow - that's fantastic! Well done you! :)
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    Tips on syn saving?

    I use sweet pot more than normal pot now as you don't need to add anything but a little s + p maybe to make it taste yummy! :)
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    I'm back after a long detour!

    Sorry to hear about your mum :( Well done on giving up smoking - great willpower!
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    ugh! Prawn pate

    The texture was ok but it basically tasted of smooth cottage cheese - gross!
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    Slow Cooker Sweet Onion Braised Beef with Cheesy Baked Sweet Potato and Carrot Mash

    Just made this today and it was amazing. So lovely!!!! Thanks :D
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    ugh! Prawn pate

    Made prawn pate from the 100 Original recipes book and it was disgusting!!!! Stay away!
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    Slimming World on a Budget...Possible?!

    Definitely possible. Bulk buy things and freeze. Always make double quantity and then you can have some the next day or freeze for later on. Good luck :)
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    Original crab?

    Not sure I want to see a naked crab :P
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    Original crab?

    Thanks :) Hubby has decided to make crab cakes with a noodle stir fry - smells delicious :D
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    Original crab?

    Have been given a dressed crab. Any ideas what to do with it? Thanks :)
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    9lbs off

    No other word but WOW!!! :)
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    Creamy broccoli soup

    Just made this and needed to add lots of salt and pepper for a bit more flavour...but impressed with end result. Thanks :)
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    milka daim

    Thanks :)
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    milka daim

    I've eaten a whole 45g bar of this :( Eeek! calories = 239 fat = 13.5g sat. fat = 7.7g sugars = 26g How many syns please? Any idea? Thanks :) x
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    Original boredom sabotage

    Not feeling good today and am spending afternoon on my own - hubby is at football. I ate a milka daim :( Any idea how many syns? I think I'll just have to have fewer syns tomorrow and Monday. I start back at group on Monday. :( I always end up giving in - this is only day one!!!! Grrr!!!
  158. vikstar

    Family dinner

    Cottage pie sounds yummy - maybe for next time as we have just bought some LEAN stewing steak. Thanks a lot :)
  159. vikstar

    SKINT: Any scrumptious budget meal recipes please

    Lentil shepherd's pie is very cheap - lentils are reasonably priced in all supermarkets. Cook in stock along with onion, garlic, tomato purée, peas and grated carrot. Put mashed pot/sweet pot/turnip on top and cook in oven. Yummy! :) 50g of lentils per person. We usually make for four and use...
  160. vikstar

    Family dinner

    Both of those recipes sound great - thank you :)
  161. vikstar

    Family dinner

    I don't class 67 as old - my parents are nearly that age and they'll try anything we make. These grandparents are in their late 80s and only eat "normal" food as they call it. Anything with a hint of spice in isn't eaten - I guess when you've been eating a certain type of food for that long you...
  162. vikstar

    Extra Easy Dreading my weigh in ;(

    It's a small blip on a long journey. Most people will have gained some weight over Christmas and New Year. I say draw a line under it and start over again. Good luck :)
  163. vikstar

    Creamy broccoli soup

    Thanks for sharing - definitely want to try it :)
  164. vikstar

    Extra Easy Days Making excuses

    Good for you! :) You should be proud of yourself. Excuses are so easy to make and hard to shake off!
  165. vikstar

    Family dinner

    Thanks for all the suggestions. Have been trawling through my recipe books and think I'll start with prawn pate (prawns, cottage cheese and s+p blended) and do a stew or roast for mains. Dessert was trickier but have seen the Spanish orange cake which looks yummy - has anyone tried it? Thanks...
  166. vikstar

    Family dinner

    On Sunday we are having OH's grandparents and parents over for a Christmas meal. I am starting back on my SW diet on Saturday so need to make it SW friendly. Any suggestions? Posting here because I'm having trouble thinking of what "older" people might like. Thanks in advance :) X
  167. vikstar

    Newbie Alert...

    Hello and welcome! Good luck for your SW journey x
  168. vikstar

    New....

    You're doing really well already - good luck for losing the next 12lbs - I'm the exact same weight as you! Welcome!
  169. vikstar

    Rejoiners

    Wondering if I'll have to pay. I didn't stop going of my own accord as I was seriously ill and she was informed about me not being able to come back at the time. Hmm...I guess I should phone her at some point and ask what the deal is! Good luck on your return! :)
  170. vikstar

    I got a hand blender for xmas...soup recipes!

    There are loads of recipes on here if you do a search (top right hand corner but make sure you check the minimins.com part). My faves are BNS and sweet potato and spicy lentil and carrot - both yummy!!!! I have also made a curried parsnip soup which was delicious! Good luck x
  171. vikstar

    Original Starting over

    Thanks both of you - am actually feeling really excited about all of this now :D The first week I started I was really keen and enthusiastic and I'm exactly the same again now - whoop whoop! Trawling websites for recipes etc.
  172. vikstar

    HELP - cant stop eating!!!

    Could you make up some syn free foods to snack on? Or low syn dips and carrots? Alternatively, you could just carry on as you are and not worry too much as it's Christmas and only once a year. Good luck :)
  173. vikstar

    New to SW

    Brilliant advice given. Just wanted to say good luck :)
  174. vikstar

    making soup :)

    Well...the soup was yummy. Have another bowl for tomorrow and going to attempt some other soup making too. Have bns and sweet potatoes :) Mum and dad bought me some of the Lakeland freezer bags for soup and I'm looking forward to using them!
  175. vikstar

    making soup :)

    Yummy! Read a recipe on here for spicy carrot and lentil soup - it smells beautiful! Really looking forward to eating it and, as I'm not starting back until NY after my illness, I am going to have it win fresh bread and proper butter ;) oops!!!
  176. vikstar

    Any challenges i can join to keep me good?

    I'd be up for one starting in New Year :)
  177. vikstar

    Original Starting over

    Thanks ilovelife - really appreciate the support here :)
  178. vikstar

    Original Starting over

    Thanks Gail - much appreciated. I guess the time of year doesn't help either but I'll endeavour to sort myself out soon :)
  179. vikstar

    Original Starting over

    Thanks - think I'm gonna need it! Need to reread books to remember what I can and can't have! :S
  180. vikstar

    Original Starting over

    Thank you :)
  181. vikstar

    Original Starting over

    Thanks a lot :)
  182. vikstar

    Original Starting over

    Thanks so much :) Really appreciate it
  183. vikstar

    Original Starting over

    Yay! :D Treatment affected me badly and ended up in a really bad way in hospital - lost weight but mostly muscle definition. They put me on high fat and high calorie diet...hence me being here now - put weight back on very quickly! Thanks :)
  184. vikstar

    Original Starting over

    Accidentally posted this in wrong place so sorry about that! To cut a long story short, I stopped sw in June as I needed to have a course of chemo - am getting back on track now health wise and am going to start back in Jan. I guess no one will really remember me but wanted to say hi and help...
  185. vikstar

    starting again

    Sorry - posted in wrong place! Am on phone and just downloaded this app!
  186. vikstar

    starting again

    I did slimming world until June last year when I was taken very poorly. Have had a course of chemo since and lost weight in a bad way - through not being able to eat at hospital - I was fed through a tube. Anyway, my diet from the hospital when I was finally let out was high fat and high...
  187. vikstar

    Spaghetti bolognaise with quorn?

    I add a tin of condensed chicken soup or mushroomsoup to my bolognese. Makes it yummy. I know it adds syns but not too many if you use the low fat version and it's worth it! :D So, fry onion and then add mince for a minute or so. Add tinned tomatoes, soup, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, seasoning...
  188. vikstar

    Pasta recipes without tomatoes

    Wow! Sounds great. Thanks. Will definitely try it :)
  189. vikstar

    Monday weigh in

    Hi everyone. Haven't been on here for a while. Weight has been fluctuating but this week I lost 1.5 making me the lowest I've been since starting SW! :D
  190. vikstar

    Pasta recipes without tomatoes

    Sounds yummy. How do you do it? Just roast it and then what? Sorry...being dense!!! ;)
  191. vikstar

    Green Day Spicy Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup

    Thanks so much for this recipe. I used 1tsp of the chilli flakes and it was still quite spicy - just right! Thanks again x
  192. vikstar

    Monday weigh in

    Don't worry too much about it. I think you need to make sure that you build a chocolate bar into your syns allowance every day so that you're not craving chocolate. Try that and see how it goes. Good luck xxx
  193. vikstar

    Worried About WI =(

    Well done! You just never know what's going to happen!
  194. vikstar

    Worried About WI =(

    How did you do? X
  195. vikstar

    I'm back!

    Thanks everyone. I am reallypleased. Roll off the next 12 lbs ;)
  196. vikstar

    I'm back!

    Thanks. At the rate of a pound a week I'm quite pleased. I had a couple of hiccups along the way too...so happy with the progress!
  197. vikstar

    had a dream!

    Maybe you dreamt it and feel so guilty so that it won't happen in real life!?!
  198. vikstar

    Monday weigh in

    Hey guys, I'm back! Lost 1lb this week so 15lbs in total. I'm a slow loser too, but happy that way :D
  199. vikstar

    I'm back!

    Hi everyone took a little break from the Internet as was and stillam too busy at work. Anyway, I'm back now! :D I've lost 15lbs in total now and seem to be maintaining quite well at the moment. Going to push for the next bit of my weight loss now! Xxx
  200. vikstar

    calling it a day

    Good luck. The exercise part is great. I used to do the salsa one but didn't get on with the diet! X
  201. vikstar

    Week 3 weigh in....

    Well done! X
  202. vikstar

    Week off!

    Thanks. I'll try! X
  203. vikstar

    Week off!

    Put on half this week which isn't too bad. Think I must subconciously have been counting things and done better than expected! X
  204. vikstar

    Monday weigh in

    Put on half this week. Pretty pleased actually. Thought I would be more!
  205. vikstar

    Who munches when stressed??

    Good luck! X
  206. vikstar

    Week off!

    I could have done that...I have in the past, but really needed a week without counting syns. I feel refreshed now and much more able to continue starting tomorrow. Am positive it hasn't harmed my overall goal. Just over a stone when I put on today! ;)
  207. vikstar

    Who munches when stressed??

    I don't know how it will affect your weight loss, but. I think you need to find some alternatives. The banana and maltesers cakes are yummy. See recipe section. Good luck x
  208. vikstar

    Monday weigh in

    I'm going in less than an hour and know I've put on as I took a week off to regain my sanity. Reckon I'll have put on about two! Will let you know how I get on x
  209. vikstar

    Week off!

    Having got my stone last week I decided to take this week off to restore my sanity. Reckon I've put on about 2lbs! Back to it tomorrow. I'll let you know how I get on! X
  210. vikstar

    BANANA AND MALTESER CAKES

    I made these using sainsburys low fat mix and they are yummy. I worked them out at 2.5 syns each. My mixture made 24! Yummy!!! :D
  211. vikstar

    Diet coke chicken

    Hello! Mine is in the pan at the moment and the smell is gross. Have I done something wrong? Eeek! Hope it thickens soon! Fingers crossed for me x
  212. vikstar

    could do with

    You're not too far away from your goal. Are you sure that you really need to lose any more? You're lighter than pre baby aren't you? Maybe that's the size you're supposed to be!?! Alternatively, look at yourself in the mirror and imagine all those treats you have at the weekend expanding your...
  213. vikstar

    Conflicting data on Mild Cheese & Broccoli Pasta n Sauce!!

    I always thought it was free too. I guess if you add tub of quark, veggies and eggs and shove in the oven each portion would be well under half a syn...so you wouldn't need to count it then! X
  214. vikstar

    Valentines challenge

    Please could someone update me? I'll mess it up with thE colours etc if I do it on my phone. Lost 8lbs wanted to lose 10lb in total. Will count next weeks WI too ;) Thanks! Xxx
  215. vikstar

    Valentines challenge

    Lost two this week so 8lbs altogether. Please could someone update for me as I can't do it on my phone. I know the challenge officially ends on Sunday, but I'm going to count next week too. Thanks xxx
  216. vikstar

    Monday weigh in

    I lost two this week to make my stone! :D. So pleased!
  217. vikstar

    Monday weigh in

    Well I'll be going to meeting in an hour and nervous as always! :(. Kind of excited too though! Well done to all who've lost and stayed the same...it's so easy to put on, so sts is a good achievement too :D Good luck to all with evening WIs yet to come xxx
  218. vikstar

    Valentines challenge

    Some fantastic losses on here. Well done all! Just wanted to say that although the challenge ends on Valentine's day, I'm going to do my last WI on the 15th. I know I'm not going to reach my target but I've given it a good go and want that extra weigh in to count too. Is that ok? Good luck to...
  219. vikstar

    Need sauce for leftovers - suggestions?

    Thanks for sharing x
  220. vikstar

    BANANA AND MALTESER CAKES

    Couldn't find the low fat cake mix in Tesco :( Really annoyed!!!
  221. vikstar

    Monday weigh in

    Hi everyone. How are we all feeling about tomorrow? I've had a few off days this week so certain I'll have either sts or put on :( My own fault though, so I mustn't moan! Went on scales this am (I know I shouldn't!!!) and am two pounds lighter than last week but I wi on an evening so it's...
  222. vikstar

    Need sauce for leftovers - suggestions?

    Sounds good...thanks for sharing! x
  223. vikstar

    Diet coke chicken

    Sounds lovely...haven't tried it yet, as don't do many red days, but will definitely try it! x
  224. vikstar

    Diet coke gammon

    Sounds yummy! Thanks x
  225. vikstar

    Need sauce for leftovers - suggestions?

    We're having quorn fillets and leftover mash patties. Apparently you have to cook the fillets in a sauce, so any ideas of one which would go well? Thanks xxx
  226. vikstar

    BANANA AND MALTESER CAKES

    These sound amazing! Definitely going to try them! Thanks for sharing :) xxx
  227. vikstar

    Link to my meal pics :)

    Thanks for sharing x
  228. vikstar

    Valentines challenge

    Mine says 4.5 now :S confused! Please could someone update mine to lost 6lbs - aim was 10lbs. Not gonna make it, but gave it a good go! :D Xxx
  229. vikstar

    Social Life Sabotage?

    How about being honest? Alternatively could you be on some kind of medication. Make sure that you mention it to a couple of people beforehand! Sneaky! Enjoy! X
  230. vikstar

    ANOTHER SW chips thread

    Oooh...I love SW chips but they take so long, so microwave sounds like a good plan! Thanks! X
  231. vikstar

    Vikstar's diary

    Whoop! This week I lost 1.5lbs too! :D
  232. vikstar

    I think I'd better confess to my syns!

    Had a healthy SW meal for tea, so back on track. Have stressful week coming up so hope I can put my previous eating habits behind me properly! X
  233. vikstar

    I think I'd better confess to my syns!

    Thanks louise. Unfortunately I have eaten something today which I shouldn't have as well :( definitely drawing a line under it though. Thanks xxx
  234. vikstar

    Slimming World Before, During and After Pics

    Thanks to everyone for posting their pics. They're really inspirational! Xxx
  235. vikstar

    I think I'd better confess to my syns!

    Yesterday I was late leaving work and hadn't been shopping...these are not good enough excuses!! I asked hubby to pick up a takeaway. I had mushroom tikka masala with rice, some sag paneer and tarka dahl. Ooops! Only ate about half of the rice, half of the curry if that...but I ate it...
  236. vikstar

    Valentines challenge

    Hi guys. My progress has somehow disappeared. Grr! Lost 1.5 this week, so... Mine should say 6lbs so far and 10lbs to lose. Please could someone update mine as I can't on my phone. Would be vey grateful. Thanks!
  237. vikstar

    Monday weigh in

    Wow! Us Monday weighers did really well! :D keep up the good work everyone! Xxx
  238. vikstar

    Ok so silly question fpr peole who have reached target

    Great advice, as always! Now to get to my target weight!!!!
  239. vikstar

    Too many carbs?

    So far I've been ok eating lots of carbs, but I guess they affect different people in different ways! X
  240. vikstar

    I did it!!!

    Yay! Well done x
  241. vikstar

    Monday weigh in

    Hey! Lost 1.5 lbs this week :D
  242. vikstar

    Pickle's Post - Absolutely Flabuless!

    Just wanted to say good luck. You've been through an awful lot. Well done for coming here and starting again! X
  243. vikstar

    Can 70 syns really be spent as and when...

    Not wanting to preach, but had you thought about the health implications of spending so many syns on alcohol. If you're doing SW for your health, you ought to consider the amount of alcohol you put in your body too! Good luck x
  244. vikstar

    Monday weigh in

    Good luck for today guys. I, as usual, am dreading it...feeling really bloated! :(
  245. vikstar

    Me again!

    Ok. Definitely my weight. I'm becoming obsessed I think and not in a good way. Keep going on wii and doing body test. Change in weight annoys me on there and then I do another which weighs me...but they weigh too often and it's not good for me, is it? Can't carry on if there's a mirror around...
  246. vikstar

    Me again!

    Thanks. I think work is stressing me out too, so it's probably that too. I haven't fallen off the wagon, so that's one positive! :D
  247. vikstar

    Me again!

    Have eaten really well again this week but feeling down about it all again. I'm not even really sure why I'm writing this. I guess I was just wondering if anyone else ever feels the same. I can't believe I've let myself get this way in the first place :( self pity is awful, isn't it? Sorry...
  248. vikstar

    Anyone else ever considered....

    No way. It's abusing your own body. I'm working hard to lose weight!
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