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Hi Folks, Is there anyone like me with 7-8 pounds to loose until they reach target? It'd be good to buddy up with someone with the same final pounds to go to stay motivated! Pam

I'm an SVQ assessor/verifier for social care and management qualifications. I work in the Voluntary sector, employed by a large Charity to train our employees. I must admit I do enjoy my job, every day's different but like everything else it has it's ups and downd :-)

lol, sounds like a great complaint. Brilliant ! :-)

Awwwwwwwwww bless him, he's so cute. Is he a terrier? xx

Hi Emma, that's great he's a bit brighter. I can just imagine him all cuddled up nice and warm. I find with Murphy he takes his tablets ok if I coat them with a little bit of jam or wrapped up in a wee bit of meat. Maybe try them in something you know Sid really likes. Fingers crossed he picks...

Me too, been thinking about you all and hoping he's ok...xx

Hiya, I know it's so frustrating isn't it. It's my hips and thighs that never seem to change in proportion to the rest of me. What about making sure you're doing plenty of exercises that work your core tummy muscles? If you go to a gym you could ask one of the instructors to show you specific...

Hiya, I do a bit of walking with the dog and have recently joined a military fitness class in a local park. It's a great laugh, prob about 100 of us all running about having a great laugh. Would highly recommend.

Hiya everyone, feel free to add me. It would be good to get some slimming world/minimins buddies on FB xxxx

Big hugs Emma ! Poor wee Sid, sending him a big squeeze. Let us know how you get on when you phone xxx

Hiya, I'm in lanarkshire, hope you find a good local group xxx

Hiya, Well i survived the trial class. It was pretty intense, but i loved it! It's a mix of jogging, exercises and fun group activities (carrying each other lol). I just worked at my pace. The only thing was it was just one instructor for the whole big group so not much individual feedback...

Hiya, Well i survived the trial class. It was pretty intense, but i loved it! It's a mix of jogging, exercises and fun group activities (carrying each other lol). I just worked at my pace. The only thing was it was just one instructor for the whole big group so not much individual feedback. He...

Thanks Guys, still pretty nervous but strangely excited lol. AmyS, that's what I was thinking too, it looks like a good laugh. I'm going with my friend who's mega fit so no doubt she'll be in the advanced group. I can't run to save myself and the only exercise I do is walking the dog. :-)...

Thanks Mrs V, I'm looking forward to it but a bit apprehensive as I'm pretty unfit. I'm doing it with a friend who's very fit so no doubt she'll be in a different group. It does look good fun though and that's what it should be about :-) Will let you know how it goes Cheers :D

Hi folks, I'm signed up for a trial military fitness class on Thurs night. Excited but nervous at the same time as I'm very unfit. Has anyone else tried out a class? Angel xx

Hiya, i'm 5'10. I had originally set my target to be eleven and a half but think i may adjust it to around ten ten. With a stone to go to target i feel i'd still like to loose a bit more. X

Hiya Not sure if this would work with chocolate - when I make a trifle, to get the cream nicely spread out I lay out cling film and spread my cream onto that into a largeish circle. I then carefully put my hand under the cling film and quickly flip it over onto the trifle and then if it's not...

Hi guys I wonder if any of you could give me some words of encouragement or ideas. I've been following SW EE plan since mid Jan and up until now it's been going great. I've found though, in the past week my motivation/self control has been dipping and it's been a lot harder to stay focused. I...

Hiya, I've been doing the EE since Jan, I've never tried red/green as EE really suits me and I've had losses every week since starting the plan. It is a little frustrating some days only having one A & B HEX choice. I do tend to have two B choices and syn one. It's great too not having to...

Great post, 8/10 for me :( well done laddiesboy for your top score xx

Hi and welcome Nikki, a huge congratulations on your great start. That is a fantastic loss and I'm sure you'll love the plan. xxx

MMMMMMMM, they are so yummy :) Like you say, a nice choc fix xxx

Thanks for the lovely comments, yeah definitely need something cool to help ease the pain :( xx

Hiya, yes it definitely does work. I've been following EE since early Jan and have lost every week. The plan is so flexible, and you can always dot in some red/green days too. All the best x

Wooohoooo, I got my club10 award this morning :o. I'm really chuffed ! Feeling pretty lousy though as have a chest infection. I can't even have a wee treat to celebrate as I can hardly swallow :(. Maybe get hubbie to bring in some low fat ice cream. Just thought I'd share my good news. xxx

Congratulations !!!! That's a fantastic achievement, you must be really proud of yourself. Well done, really inspirational xxx

Yeah I do that quite a lot, I use my skimmed milk with bran etc but only really to soften it so I make up by having a bit of cheese or other HEXA. Same with the B's, you could have one alpen light and one weetabix or half of the other HEXB you want.

Another 1.5 off :) Well chuffed charlottegrace - 7lb to lose total so far 3.5lb :D hobbithead - 7lb to lose total so far - 6.5lbs lost Meli- 8 lbs to lose by March 18th-total so far- 8lbs - Target Reached :queen: Harry'sMom07 - 7lb to lose - total so far - 2lb Nikkiwales - 7lb to lose -...

Totally agree with everything everyone else has said. Definitely a plan for life, so flexible and can easily slot in with daily life. I've changed my way of thinking so much since starting in Jan, I don't feel as if I'm "dieting", just rethinking the choices I make. I'd highly recommend SW...

Woohoo, another 2 lbs off tonight :-) nearly at my club ten Charlottegrace - 7lb to lose total so far 3.5lb :D hobbithead - 7lb to lose total so far - 4lbs lost Meli- 8 lbs to lose by March 18th-total so far 5lbs lost Harry'sMom07 - 7lb to lose - total so far - 2lb Nikkiwales - 7lb to lose...

Thanks a lot Sarah Jayne ! I'd imagine they'd be pretty similar. Will count how many's in the pac and divide. Prob 1 syn each. Cheers x

Hi Can anyone tell me how many syns are in the morrisons own branded kids sweets - fizzy strawberry straws/fizzy cola straws? i can't see any syns listed online It says for 75g bag - 1/3 is 91 cals, 16g sugar, 0.5g fat if that helps? I reckon they must be 1-2 syns each? Having some sugar...

MMMMMmm sounds lovely, great idea !

Good luck Sasha, SW is great ! x

Love my all bran and bananna and enjoy a cooked breakfast with hubbie on a Sat or Sun x

good luck stephie, I found that using a knife to very gently mix the dough together helped a lot, try not to over work with dough as this will help with it rising. Have fun x

You're defintely not alone ! I'm at that point too and I've just polished off a huge stir fry, cous cous, youghurts, bran/orange muffins (from the mag) and finally feeling full :-) The joys of being a woman

1/2 pound off this week, surprised I lost at all as it's * week and feeling totally bloated. Good luck everyone for this week Charlottegrace - 7lb to lose total so far 3.5lb :D hobbithead - 7lb to lose total so far - 3.5lbs lost Meli- 8 lbs to lose by March 18th-total so far 3.5lbs lost...

Well done you !!! That's a fantastic achievement. You must be really proud of yourself xx

Great post. Mine was photo's too and just feeling really uncomfortable. Getting out of puff getting into the car and walking the dog, having very few of my clothes fit me properly and just feeling bad about myself. Although only a month or so into the plan I'm already feeling so much better...

Hiya, thanks a lot for the advice guys. I can't think of anything specific that I've newly introduced to my diet but it's 100% healthier than my previous diet- which was very high in fat and sugar. I'll give the oily fish a go this week Brightonerosie, good way of getting good fats and I love...

Hi there I've got a bit of a strange question but wondered if anyone could shed some light on it. Since starting SW I've developed a terrible itch in the bottom of both my legs, it's not a rash although the skin looks slightly dry. Could something be lacking in my diet to cause this? I've never...

Made these earlier on and they are delicious ! My hubbie has eaten most of them and can't believe they're sugar free and low fat. Mine rose quite well, I added a pinch of baking powder. From making other scones in the past I've always found they rise a lot better if you gently mix the dough with...

I've been following the plan for 5 weeks and have lost week one - 6 lbs week two - 3 lbs week three - 1 1/2 lbs week four - 1 1/2 lbs week five - 5 lbs Really pleased with myself so far, been having my syns and eating loads of lovely meals. Well done to you all with your great losses too x

Well done you !!! That's fantastic news and an inspiration for us newbies. Great stuff x

Well done Meli ! EE's great, I've never tried red or green yet, enjoying myself too much on EE

Yeah I've had a few days like that too. Yup just fill up on free food, sounds liked you filled up with great free foods. Chicken and yoghurts are def a good idea. Or how about a mug shot and some chicken. Drinking lots of water has also helped me in the past too. Well done with your losses x

well done everyone :)

Woohoo ! got my stone award tonight and was -5 :-) Fair chuffed Charlottegrace - 7lb to lose total so far - 0lb hobbithead - 7lb to lose total so far - 0lbs Meli- 8 lbs to lose-total so far 0lbs Harry'sMom07 - 7lb to lose - total so far - 0lb Nikkiwales - 7lb to lose - total so far 0lbs Big...

Well done Pye266 ! I got mine tonight too, it gives you a real buzz eh :) Congrats x

At first I wasn't so keen on them as they appeared to be a bit tougher than normal ones but as long as I kind of overcook them they taste just as nice.

Yup I'd echoe all of that advice, eating when hungry. No point in eating things just because you feel you have to, especially when you're getting your 5 a day via your main meals.

I was just about to say that too. Same height as me and 8'11 is way too low. Agree with the syns 10-15 a day, helps keep you motivated to stick to the plan.

Count me in too Charlottegrace - 7lb to lose total so far - 0lb hobbithead - 7lb to lose total so far - 0lbs Meli- 8 lbs to lose-total so far 0lbs Harry'sMom07 - 7lb to lose - total so far - 0lb Nikkiwales - 7lb to lose - total so far 0lbs Big Bear - 7lb to lose - total so far 0lbs CEB - 7lb...

For breakfast I had all bran and banana. Had an apple as a snack then for lunch had a big bowl of homemade lentil soup. It really fills you up. For dinner it'll be cous cous, salad and cold meat :)

Yeah I'd been thinking along those lines. Kind of like the stewed fruit idea.....thanks guys x

Hi, apologies if this is a silly question. But, can anyone tell me why skimmed milk is a healthy extra and not free? Just wondering why it's not if lots of other v low fat dairy products are? :wave_cry:

Enjoy :-)

A warm welcome to you and best of luck with your weight loss. I'm sure you'll get loads of great tips and ideas here xxx

I'm just walking at the moment with the dog, two half hour walks (hubbie does the morning one) and a long walk on a Sat. Hoping to get back to swimming though

What about trying those "butter buds" and a wee bit of your milk allowance. I saw them in lakeland once, it's very low calorie and apparently give a nice buttery taste. I haven't tried them so couldn't say if they're nice or not but worth a try. Or syn some low fat spread and HE your milk?

Mmmm sounds yummy ! Will give it a go tonight as have some total 0% in the fridge

Welcome hugs x

Yeah you should be able to no problems. I have the 12 week countdown too and my class works electronically. The consultant gave me a slip of paper with my pass to say I had the countdown as not all local groups here work electronically. Were you given something similar?

A warm welcome michelle! Best of luck xx

Hiya, I'm aiming for a 12 (14 at bottom as have always had bigger hips) but have set my PAT for 11 stone 7 but would love to be 10 stone something. I'm quite big framed and when I was 11 stone 7 a few years ago I looked just right weight wise so will just need to see.....

I do EE too and have them mid afternoon if I'm really peckish. As Mel said, they're free if 1%. Chicken ones are lovely

Thanks so much! Sounds amazing!

I had the same dilema Friday night. I was going to get a bag of the sweet popcorn from morrisons and take half of it, but ended up just taking some grapes. Not quite the same but still nice enough. My friend was trying to tempt me with pic and mix but managed to resist. We went to see precious...

Can't wait to get the new mag at class on Monday now! Love carrot cake

Yeah me too, tend to wear the same trousers and different light weights tops :) Some folk go to extremes in our class, taking off all their jewelry etc lol.

Thanks a lot for the info/advice everyone that's really helpful. It seems it'll be whatever works best for me and like Lonestitcher says we're all different :)

Hi, I know I'm just getting started but I was wondering something re. getting to target. Did you find weight harder to loose the closer you got to target ? Were there any changes you had to make to help you get there or is it easy enough to reach target by just following the plan. I know for...

Fantastic stuff....well done !

Mmmmmm spaghetti carbonara and bacon burgers ! Yum. Extra Easy rules :)

Well done on loosing 5lbs ! That's a fantastic start and I'm sure you'll find lots of support and encouragement from everyone here. I'm following EE too, it's really great and you definitely don't feel like you're dieting. Good luck xx

Thanks a lot ladies for all your lovely welcomes xxx

Hi, I've been having the same problem and have found activia yoghurts do help a lot, also drinking loads of water

Hi Folks I started slimming world on 11th Jan and am really enjoying the plan. Like a lot of you, I feel strange calling it a "diet" as it just doesn't feel like one. I've been following posts for a while so thought it was about time I said hello and introduced myself. I've tried many diets...