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    Charlie food diary

    So I feel this may help me stay a bit more focused. Been on sw since Monday but already fallen at the first hurdle. But instead of doing my usual thing if down tools and give up, I think tomorrow is a new day !!! Aiming for 3 lb loss in time for one if many Xmas putting which is in 11 days. Do...
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    As slim fast is approx 1200-1500 kcal diet, can we sumtimes substitute for other food

    Im a SF virgin and thinking of starting. Thing is I know the shakes obviousyl have all the right vitamins and what you need but if there are days where i just need something a bit different are we allowed to say substitute a shake for a soup of the same kcals? or even a small meal? Has anyone...
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    Are WW weigh ins flexible for shift workerS?

    Im a Nurse and never know from one week to the next what ill work and im very keen to start WW again and need the support of the weigh ins to keep me on track. Does neone else have this problem? is it like slimming world where you have to pay for weeks u dont attend?
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    Ditched SW or WW and......

    Ive already lost 2lbs and isnt even the weigh in. Ok i know ur weight can fluctuate through the week but i was so shocked. i came off SW a week ago and had a mini binge that week to make up for lost time! And started WW and ive lost weight hehe. Im now the same weight i was before christmas...
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    Hiya Anyone start WW today 1/3/10?

    i was supposed to start today but then i came across a big chocolate bar...so i must start tomorrow. I also have ditched slimming world after an apauling weight loss!
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    Will i get my starter pack on my first day at WW?

    Green Eyes 11, do i need to sign up for the monthly pass the first week? can i walk away with all the "free" books and if i decide to come back pay the following week. Surely people must go for the free meetings, get the books and then theyve lost money
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    omg i cant believe it

    im a follow SW...and im having similar experience. Started January and have more or less stuck to it to the letter and lost 4 lbs week too, since then ive gained, lost and gained so ive only like lost about 1.5lbs in 4 sodding weeks! Not happy and need portion control. I eat too many eggs and...
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    Advice

    Hey Tink _ 88. Im in a similar position and SW just isnt shifting those pounds atall. So i think i may just do it online to begin with and keep going to SW meetings...waste of money i guess but all my friends go there lol. It looks alot stricter with WW and i think thats what i need. i did a...
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    Feeling v. jealous!!

    I have the same problem i go to meetings with a friend and she loses anywhere from 2-4 lbs a week. i can barely lose that in a month. today she only lost like 1/2lb and her face was like thunder and very annoyed. Atleast when it happens to me i just get over it. but shes literally been in...
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    Will i get my starter pack on my first day at WW?

    i thought of perhaps doing it online. i spend most of my life on this laptop and obsess on websites such as Free Calorie Counter, Diet & Exercise Journal | MyFitnessPal.com and SW.com hmmmmmm
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    Will i get my starter pack on my first day at WW?

    bloody hell thanks for bringing that to my attention may have to reconsider im a poor student
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    Will i get my starter pack on my first day at WW?

    u dont get it for free :O i thought it would be part of the registration!!!
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    Will i get my starter pack on my first day at WW?

    reason i ask is on the website it says that its free registration and membership til april and i thought if i just go will i get all the books or will i have to pay the following week in advance. wanna try before i buy u see as im still with SW
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    What sort of weight losses are people getting

    Im currently at SW, and its just a bit boring now. i lose a pound, i gain, i lose i gain. i think i need a diet that actually is a bit more diciplinned so thinking of coming over to WW. Anyone swapped? whats average weight loss, do u guys experience the incosistant weight losses of gaining and...
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    Swaps anyone WW info for SW info ???

    Hey you've got similar stats to me how did u find WW how long did it take u to lose the weight as im struggling and thought of going to WW as i need more of a regime and told what and how much i can eat
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    May switch to WW but still go to SW meetings...weird?

    ill drop my bag one day and a WW can of soup will roll into the middle of the class....silence
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    May switch to WW but still go to SW meetings...weird?

    I am very much a competitive person and so needs classes and weigh ins to keep me going. I go to Slimming World at the moment and to be frank my losses are pityful, as its all about Free foods and i think as i dont need alot to lose it maybe the wrong diet. Therefore thinking WW. But i will...
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    Can someone please look at this and tell me if im starting to become obsessive

    Ive been having a rather appauling loss since i started so ive taken advice from other people on here and started to calorie count roughly to make sure im not eatting too many free foods.But now that ive started ive noticed im not hitting 1200 kcals a day, that what u need atleast to prevent...
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    Panic! Panic! Panic!

    ive found ive been binging more since im not losing much weight as im just bored of it all. and its like i have a crap week, then im good, then crap again!
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    Doing it for me...

    i used to be such a camera loving person and recently ive found my self de tagging my self from alot of photos on facebook because i think i look repulsive
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    What to eat tonight? - Indian Meal Suggestions pls

    Jalphrazi (is that how i spell it) i think is one of the lower syns. Watch out for mango chutney and popadoms! 4 syns a pop!and if ur nething like me i can eat 5 in a row!
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    So I cut down my free foods and . . .

    ive started to calorie count too! and i lost a pound last week after losing nothing for 4!!! Stil sticking within my syn allowence but now if i feel i want something a bit extra of a flexible syn, i know i wont get away with it and make up for it on the exercise bike. I defo think SW is really...
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    For people who are Calories Counting and SW

    Burning Calories this has tips of how to boost your metabolism!
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    oh god - what can i do!!!!

    im eatting loads of eggs at the moment and apparently you can get "bunged up" so i always have soluble fibre you can buy from the chemist/tescos. really works!
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    For people who are Calories Counting and SW

    What sort of calorie limit are you sticking too. I know theres this debates on that you shouldnt reduce your eatting too much or you will slow the metabolism, im actually struggling at the moment to hit more than 1300 kcals a day, but its not really made of loads of Super free food...will i...
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    one bit of advice

    Dont be disheartened if u STS or even gain the first week. its completly normal. i burst into tears when it happened to me
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    Tuesday Weighers

    1lb this week... i know we should be happy when its "just a pound" but does neone not think like me and think..." if only id gone for a wee before!"
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    "I think you have lost enough now" comments

    I get it all the time! and this is where i find i fail at diets and life changes. i start out with good intentions and then all of sudden im flushed with compliments saying " dont be silly u dont need to lose weight" i then jack the diet in, then a week later im no happier. I find it hard to...
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    Has anyone ditched Slimming World for Weight Watchers?

    Im currently at SW and have been for nearly 6 weeks and tbh im getting really disheatened as ive only lost a few pounds. i know i dont have much to lose but according to SW it will take me something like 5 months to lose the weight! Has anyone found ww better? advice greatly appreciated
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    Wondering wether to join WW instead :(

    Has anyone had any experience with WW, i only have a stone a bit till my optimin weight and i believe this is why im hardly losing weight on this diet. ive even started calories counting along side SW to see if it helps and ive lost the grand total of 1lb in nearly 4 weeks! Is WW better.?
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    Extra Easy I am wobbling today!

    Ah dont i want a bottle of wine!
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    Can i stay on SW if trying for a baby?

    thanks for the advice. thing id i wouldnt want my family to know till 3 months gone, and as i go to sliming world with some family, if all of sudden i had to stop it would look pretty sus! :)
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    Can i stay on SW if trying for a baby?

    reason i ask is im a bit confused. i know u should eat more as the months go by, but for the initial first couple of months is it ok? anyone have ne expereince
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    wind

    i cant stop burping!
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    Do you all exercise? If so what do you do?

    ive tried everything, ive had 4 gym memberships this year, starting with good intentions but life gets in the way. Tried running but im very impatient as i know its something u have to really work on so invest in a exercise bike and im burning so many calories watching tv!
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    Slimming world diet coke chicken alternative

    So tried it with Diet coke and ketchup and was lovely, but concerned of the syn value with the amount of ketchup has anyone used a lower syn alternative such as Passata or tinned tomartos... if so how did it go?
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    Does anyone else have an exercise bike?

    Anyone? any benefits, what sort of loss's are u having weekly with one. Thinking of getting a Davina foldable one. Any reviews would be great
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    Syn free muffins

    i heard that too...but then my leader said that it should be sinned. as u tend to eat more of it in muffins and something about calories etc. i kinda wasnt listening but i dont think im going to risk it
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    Should I give up?

    i think like me when u dont have that much to lose it is a slow process. ive lost 1lb in 3 weeks! I simply do not believe in Free food when ur below a certain weight, it does not make any biological sense. Im going to give EE one more week and go on to original. its less carbs so surely..SURELY...
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    Fibre suggestions to get things moving!!

    u can buy soluble fibre and it doesnt taste of anything and disolves into water. i just use that
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    sick sick sick!

    I think we;re the same as we dont have alot to use. Ill keep it up for a few more weeks and increase my exercise but ill give EE one more week then switch to Orginal. Its low on carbs so surely it will help
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    Has anyone succesfully lost weight when they only have a stone to lose?

    I ask only because im really struggling. I know im not really over weight and have only a bit to lose...and i tend to lose...gain...lose gain. Anyone have ne tips?
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    Out of control, reduced to gorging on chicken in morrisons carpark!

    So even though ive been an angel for my first month, things took a bit of a turn for the worse Saturday as ive been under quite alot of stress with one thing and another. Starts with not eatting breakfast....not good Gets to lunch and i am RAVENOUS and literally went to the deli counter in...
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    i'm slimmer of the week

    i long for my first sticker! its like going to the dentist when i was a kid again :)
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    Feeling a bit down....

    id be ecstatic if i lost that amount in 11 weeks whats that about atleast 2lbs a week on average. Ive been doing this for over a month and lost 5! Be proud
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    Help fallen off the wagon today!

    It starts...as ever on a diet with making a mistake and going over ur syn allowence and then i put my hands in the air and think " well when in rome" i must be now on atleast 50 syns *shakes head* Weigh in is Tuesday, u think if i draw a line in the sand and go back to 15 it will be ok or should...
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    Tips for low fat cooking - Help!

    try from frais!
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    How do i change weigh in groups?

    Im need to change it to a monday and its at a different location and time. How do i do this? will i need to pay extra?
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    feel like Im wasting my time!

    Is cambridge essentially atkins? Because i did atkins last year and went on to a low calorie and i put on about half a stone straight away but it dropped off again. Trust me it will come off. ur body is getting used to the carbs again, what days are u do mainly? Green is obviously high in carbs...
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    Not managing to eat breakfast

    well its because im getting up at 12pm so its time for lunch
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    Not managing to eat breakfast

    Do u think this will slow down weight loss... i know the answer :( I just am not getting up early enough as im off work. So all i manage it lunch and dinner. Should i try and eat another light meal?
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    head not in the game....

    Oh i can see quite a bit! well ive lost about 5 and half pounds in 4 weeks and so i weigh items of food to remind me how much it is. For example 5 cans of beans is how much of lost and when i pick it up i think " god how did i not notice that!"
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    head not in the game....

    I feel like that also today. It takes alot for me not to give in because in my head im saying " well ur not going to lose weight this week anyway so u mite aswel have a few extra syns....." How much have u lost so far?
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    Confused on Syn value of Linda Mcartney sausages

    When i put the sausages that are 50g each into the manual calculator and it says 5 each. but when i search by brand on the diary it says 2. Which one should i go by :S
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    hexb query

    i do that with milk and cheese as there no way i have 350 mls of skimmed milk. so i have half and then 14g of cheese
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    When ever you feel like you havent lost much try weighing cans! 5lbs is 5 cans!

    Yep. it worked out about 5 cans in 5 and half pounds. But yeh it really cheered me up because i thought id be able to fit into an item of clothing today and instead i could still see my budda belly and it made me think" Jesus i really have lost sweet f* all!"
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    When ever you feel like you havent lost much try weighing cans! 5lbs is 5 cans!

    Sounds daft, but i had a bit of a down day today as ive lost 5 1/2 lbs in 4 weeks. Bit dispointed, i know its a healthier loss but as a previous yoyo dieter i usually lost a stone by now. So to make my self feel better i put the equviliant amount of cans of beans on the scales and its 5...
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    Spag bol and what??

    potato wedges!
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    Coq-Au-Vin (Slow Cooker Recipe)

    wouldnt it be lower syns than that as it would become alcohole free after the cooking? because white win for example is only like 2 syns when u use it in cooking
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    Gutted!!

    how much to lose, and the first week can be slow. I gained my first week!
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    Tuesday Weighers

    i lost 1.5lbs this week.... but thats over a two week period. Bit dispointed
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    1st weeks wi tomorrow

    Even if you have gained, it is completly normal. Especially if you went all out the week before, (like my self), my leader told me it kinda works a week in hand. I gained the first week and i nearly burst into tears. and everyone kept saying " keep with it" and i nearly threw in the towel and...
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    Anyone else ever considered....

    i dont use laxatives but i do drink soluble fibre the night night before and in the morning just to help things on a bit. Usually if ive forgotten to have my Healthy extras ... im sure that would be ok
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    Tuesday Weighers

    god im really worried. i stayed the same last week and my syns have crept up. still under the 15 a day but i dont feel any different. I really hope ive lost or ill be gutted. Havnt had much fruit but loads of free food
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    Dolmio Light Bolognese sauce...confused on syns

    Ive got 2 different syn values. Please help. When ur on the syn calculator on the SW website, it asks if you have food allowences now would i put that it has tomartos in it? becase when i do it says the sauce is free, but when i click know its says its syned 1 1/2 !!!
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    Couscous cake recipe Which is best?

    just made chocolate and vanilla version. weird texture but just the hit i needed!
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    Vanilla Essence Syn value?

    Anyone know if its free?
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    Couscous cake recipe Which is best?

    whats the difference in grounding it.... i guess it has something to do with the level of processing. it wont take ur body to process it and therefore you'll be hungry late....perhaps
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    Couscous cake recipe Which is best?

    aw man i was just about to make this... mite as well use flour as if used as flour substitute its 5 syns an ounze
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    I'm so despondent, STS again

    Uve got similar stats to me in how much weight u need to lose and im in exactly the same boat. I think the only reason i lost 5 pounds one week was cus it was the week after my *. I really hope i lose this week or i will cry lol
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    maintenance

    Derbynanny how long did it take u to lose ur weight? im only need to lose a similar loss and it seems to be taking a while. What were u average weight loss week by week and did u ever STS?
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    How do i

    dont do what i did!. i thought id be clever and skin it before putting it in. left it for 10 hours, took it out and i swear i could used it to put nails in the wall
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    is it normal to sts within the first few weeks?

    i dont know, i thought because i only have like a couple of stone it mite not work :(
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    is it normal to sts within the first few weeks?

    really worried as i lost like 5 pounds and now stayed the same and now im scared ill sts next weigh in!
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    If i roast vegs with oil...do is it still free + the 6 syns for oil?

    yeah this is where im confused. Because surely u use half a tbsp to fry an egg anyway so it should equal as 3 i dont know if veg is the same! i just play it safe and count them all
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    is muller lights

    today tesco were doing 5 for a quid!
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    If i roast vegs with oil...do is it still free + the 6 syns for oil?

    I know with fruit, if u stew it it alters the value of it. But can i still class potatos, carrots etc as Free and then just count the oil as 3 or 6 or what ever its worth? or does the entire value change?
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    Why do I want so much chocolate?!

    i find fruit is ur best bet. Anything with sugar like orange will give u a hit!
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    Balsamic vinegar - is it synned?

    dressing will have oil init. Vinegar is fine
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    When you only have 28lbs to go... should i stil have 15 syns or should i reduce them?

    Im wondering as i dont have too much left to lose and my weight loss is fairly slow by reducing my syns will it help?
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    nasty comments

    you say they were bout 20? give it a few years and i bet it just piled on for them! I had a similar experience with girls at school and now when i see then on face book years on after theyve had loads of kids i just smile and think " when at least i know im over weight and that im doing...
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    Weight Loss pattern - anyone else?

    ive heard people do lose like this. Me for example...look below!
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    Is it me or does EE just mantain weight?

    wel i duno i think when i was first weighed i was being visted from "aunt flo" and you always lose a few pounds first time....always a pesimistic :(
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    Is it me or does EE just mantain weight?

    ive been doing this diet for 3 weeks now. i gained the 1st week, lost 5 lbs the next water rentension?) and now ive stayed the same and i think.... hmm is this not working for me? i only have 25lbs to lose so im wondering if its not a good idea. Does this happen to anyone else help! FRUSTRATED
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    Tuesday Weighers

    sts! 3 weeks and ive gained, lost and now sts. does this happen to anyone?
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    Stupidly weighed myself before the weigh in...:(

    I just couldnt wait as i was nervous about gaining again. And im sts! I know its better than gaining...got 2 days till the weigh in.. has anyone else lost in this short of time ?? :( Demotivated now
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    OH NO my boobs are shrinking 2nd week in!!

    So annoying. i keep measuring my self and i havent lost anything from my waste. To be honest i wouldve been more comfortable before the diet if i had a huge rack, but it nows looks even worse as there going down in size and my waste is still there!
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    Any Meat eaters use Quorn?

    Quorn sausages are nice and i find you only need a couple as i find them rich in taste. Really dont get on with the mince so i use extra lean mince which is free anyway of EE and original
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    Is it ok to add up all my weekly syns and deduct through out the week?

    I don't really see how this can work for dieters. Possibly for target weight peeps. Reason why is because of the biology of it. If u starve ur body of fat all week, when you do say give 70 syns worth in one go your body will grab it as it wont know when its getting it next surely??
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    Stopping smoking whilst on SW...Slow down weight loss??

    I know, i know filthy habbit blah blah blah but i have started to exercise regulary and feel giving up smoking (which to be fare is only 5-7 a day) would benefit, but ive heard it can slow down weight loss. Has anyone experienced this? I know everyone will says i should give up anyways but any...
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    OMG How Many Syns!!!!

    I had a birthday cake from a cake shop made with fondut icing and butter cream.My god... i think even without the icing it was about 10 syns. but totally worth it. Not having alot of sugar and fat in my diet i could really taste it
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    i want a mug shot

    dear god i tried that recepie and i could bounce it off the wall. the one with 6 eggs? probably just me
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    How much is your food bill?

    i cook with Mince turkey/pork instead of mince, tends to be alot cheaper. Meat is the killer really. Turkey rather than chicken, and bulk alot of stews and chilli out with kidney beans, lentils and mushrooms. i find i only litrally need half of the meat! Markets are usually quite good i find...
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    Does everyone lose on EE?

    i was worried too as i started on EE and i actually gained first week. I you dont usually eat carbs then it is enevitable that you will probably gain, but give it a few weeks and ur body will adapt. I lost 5 today aww yeah
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    Craving, craving, craving....how do you cope?

    its the sugar you crave. i no its not as nice but try and eat fruits high in it such as strawberries, bananas and oranges. or if u simply HAVE to have chocolate a low fat ice cream, or even melt a little amount and dip fruit in it. then its not to bad
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    i want a mug shot

    aha we just had this in our meeting. they are all free except the ones with cheese. so yes sweet and sour and chicken are fine. i was really shocked!
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    Tuesday Weighers

    god im so nervous. my first weigh in was last week and i bloody gained. so i can really feel the pressure!
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    why am i nervous???

    Oh god i get nervous the two days proceeding! Its probably because i gained weight last week...:(
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    ****** ! Gained

    Really obvious and im sure youve thought this but are you due a visit from your "aunt flo" i gained one week when i was on. water retention
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    weigh in tomorrow- yucky!!

    I gained in my first weigh in! dont be disheartened though. Im so nervous about gaining again tomorrow
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    Help eating out!

    i have gone out but it depends really where you go. I went to like a standard pub like 2 for a tenner. And you will be shocked to find theres hardly anything healthy unless you start asking for no this, and no sauce. I find the best food to get is the simple stuff like a roast dinner. You cant...
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    Do I have to have my syns?

    Apparently it will slow down the weight loss because your body will start thinking " aw crap wheres the fat" and reserve it. So then one day when you decide to use your syns your body will grab it all. Its like with any low fat diet, you will lose weight intially but thats why people gain it...
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    I feel so lost

    I know what you mean about having to come online. I dont really know anyone who is in the same situation. You have the same stats more or less as me. And when you not really over weight people dont take it seriously. And its always" aw you look fine" which is nice i guess, but it really doesnt...
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    What was your week 1 loss?

    I actually gained in my first week...depressing. But apprently it can happen especially if you didnt eat alot in the first place as your body starts to store everything!!!! Next weigh in tomorrow...really nervous
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    Don't understand about free foods can you help

    I know everyone says "belive in the free food" but i have a really hard time getting my head round it. For example egg fried rice is free right...but its surelly atleast 200-300 calories. Where as say a prawn salad with a rose marie sauce which is classed as a syn even though the whole thing...
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    If i go over my syns say upto 20 one day, should i not have any the next day?

    I had a bit of a mad one today and went over to at least 20 syns.Now should i carry on tomorrow and go back to having 10 a day, or should i just cut it out ?im worried as my weigh in is like tuesday!
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    I've gained a pound on my first ever SW weigh in! Has this happened to anyone?

    Im really nervous now about the weigh in. I was really good this week, i had a few opotunities eg celebrations, going out, where usually i would jack in the diet and start again next week. But i didnt and im happy :) just really hope i manage it
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    Is anyone finding there apetite is dwindling

    So bizare. I mean the first week was a killer and now id rather eat fruit than crap. Obviously i do crave the odd burger when im pissed off. but i find ive got so much more oomph! So much so i cant get to sleep im that wide awake and i dont even drink coffee. Actually i think it maybe because...
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    Headaches?

    Hey just agreeing with other people, when you are used to eatting not only sweet things but also processed, when you cut it completly your body goes into withdrawl. I get them too and had it severly when did atkins. Keep your self hydrated as much as possible and it will hopefully get easier...
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    Beef & Bean Burgers Free on EE, or two as a healthy extra on Green or Red

    Well i did SW chips which were free on EE & Green. Quite yummy
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    Beef & Bean Burgers Free on EE, or two as a healthy extra on Green or Red

    I thought i'd share a discovery/invention. Costs around £2 to make them!!! If your like me and try to be penny pinching as possible and want good burgers this is a good way to make it stretch so to speak. To make 6 burgers you will need: 250g Lean Minced beef ( or turkey/chicken what ever is...
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    I've gained a pound on my first ever SW weigh in! Has this happened to anyone?

    Yeah everyone keeps saying that, but its worrying because im scared ill put on again next week!
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    Any Newbies had there first weigh in on EE

    i gained weight and it was my first weigh in...so depressing. i did it correctly aswell and did in on EE. IS this normal?
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    I've gained a pound on my first ever SW weigh in! Has this happened to anyone?

    Im really disheartened. i started this diet and was raving because of how good it was and that i could eat what ever i wanted (free foods). and i spent hours everynite online and reading all the books making sure i did it right, even only having 9-10 syns a day. Why and how has this happened, my...
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