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    April Challenge

    Hope you cat is better, Daniel. I weighed in today, lost 1.3 kg (about 3 pounds) which I am pleased with as I have not been sticking to the diet...
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    Maybe cheap alternative to SlimFast

    I personally don't think best before dates matter much with these products - it is not as if it is fresh meat. However, I have a lots of stuff to get through so won't be ordering, but thanks for the heads up!
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    And finally, something snapped!!

    No going back at all! Onwards and downwards! I am on day 5 so not that far ahead of you - come and join us on the 3 day challenge thread (in the motivation and support section). Just focussing on getting the first three days right really helped me get that kick start.
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    slrayner's journey to become a yummy mummy & shift 2 stone!

    Hi, I just started trying to lose my baby weight too - third time around for me! I gained 3 1/2 stone (including baby!) with all three pregnancies, the first two times it dropped off in 2-3 months, but this time it is now a year and half later and I am still lugging it around! I have tried a...
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    The eternal quest

    Oh, and my fat % started at 36.6% but is now 36.4%. Still too much, but going in the right direction.
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    The eternal quest

    Day 5 and going stong! Have been sticking to the diet although I have to increase the excercise a bit more, but school holiday/rubbish weather is not the best combination for that. Today two of the kids are back in school, so I should be able to get to the gym after lunch when I have someone...
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    100 cal snacks

    I was very hungry so wanted something filling, but not more cucumber (lol) so I have just had a Delmonte Smoothie lollie (84 cal), and two pots of Hartleys low fat jelly (total 20 calories).
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    3 day challenge!

    3 days completed! I stuck to the diet, but did not manage to do as much exercise as I had wanted - weekends are difficult. Going to start another 3 days and make these even better!
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    April Challenge

    Can I please join, even though we are half way through the month? I'll set myself the target of losing 5 pounds, started 13 April. Weigh in Fridays.
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    3 day challenge!

    I've lost another 1/2 pound, so one pound in two days!! Looking at two packs of butter in the fridge, that's quite a lot! Day three, had my snack and shake, now getting some work in whilst dh is out with the kids. Feeling good!! :)
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    3 day challenge!

    Well done, Judith! I have been good today too - baked TWO cakes with the kids, but even though DH put a slice in front of me with a cup of tea, I passed the cake to my youngest! I did have a tiny sliver of cake after my dinner, but included in my calorie count. I have been drinking lots of...
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    Will I feel hungry on SF?

    I am on day two. Yesterday I was a bit hungry, but only because I am used to eating a lot more. TBH I think it is more about the habit than hunger. You do get snacks though (2-3 100 cal snacks through the day), so today I have tried to think a bit more about how I used my snacks and I felt a...
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    Foods that are low in calories

    I love this thread! I have just read though it with my online shopping order open in the next tab! :) I will definitely try the green smoothie too, I love using spinach for lots of things (instead of other lettuce, added to stir fries, pasta sauces etc) but I have never added it to smooties...
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    3 day challenge!

    OMG, Vander, you are just a good diet week from breaking the 100 kg mark - such a milestone. Keep going!!!!
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    3 day challenge!

    If I can stick to it with next to no sleep, when the biscuit jar wad calling me with promises of instant energy lift, then I can do it today after my first night of unbroken sleep in aaaaaaages! (Thanks, babies!) Although I did not do as much exercise as planned yesterday, but today will make up...
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    Hi started today

    I lost 1/2 pound on my first day. If I do that every day for a week, it will be 3 1/2 pounds for the week. That is motivation to keep going!
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    SLIMFAST NEWBIES - Introductions

    Hi, I am really doing Herbalife ATM but have used Slimfast/Ultraslim before and it is very similar with two shakes, snacks and evening meal so I thought I'd come here for moral support, which I need in bucketloads! I have a big family do in mid-May so I was hoping to loose the first bit of...
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    Some help if possible , sorry if this has been already asked

    On the subject of milk for coffee and tea: sometimes I use a mix of water and milk to make up the shakes (like half and half or 2/3 milk and 1/3 water) and use the "left over" milk for coffee. Great if you fancy something like a latte - if you steal some milk from both shakes for the day, you...
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    Hi started today

    Hi there, I started today, though I am not really doing Slimfast only, but two shakes a day and a meal. Today I had Slimfast for breakfast and then Herbalife for lunch (oooo, the variety! :P). A friend of mine kept raving about HL so I decided to give it a go, but if I don't find it any...
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    Protein bars

    Thanks, I will check them out!
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    Protein bars

    Thanks! I have tried the chocolate ones, not my favourite, but edible. I will try the rasperry/white choc ones!
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    Protein bars

    Do you know what they are called as I had a look on the Tesco website but could not find them?
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    Protein bars

    Thanks! I did not even think to check if the supermarkets did own versions. I will definitely try those!
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    Protein bars

    Hi, I am not doing low carb, but I am searching for some nice protein bars that are also purse-friendly and thought you might be able to help?? Any recommendations?
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    Protein bars

    Can anyone recommend some nice protein bar that are also purse-friendly??
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    The eternal quest

    I have tried to lose my babyweight a couple of times, but rather halfheartedly, mainly as I wasn't that bothered. But now I am, so I am hoping that means that I can achieve some weightloss success this time. As my little changes in the past had little effect, causing me to lose motivation, I...
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    3 day challenge!

    Sleepless so reading minimins on my phone in bed, lol. Just saw this and thought it is a fab idea to get started,so I will do this starting tomorrow. I will drink lots of water, have two shakes and meal plus snacks, work out 30 min per day and do abs exercises daily. Does anyone want to join me????
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    How many PP should i be on?

    Could someone please check mine? I am 5ft 7in, 13 stone 2 lbs and 35 years old. I got 30, is that right?
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    Purple - 2011 SF diary

    Hi there! Sorry I have not been on - I have been having family over and then on holiday. My diet has been switched to a 'everything I fancy/high calorie' type diet, lol! Going back on it tomorrow though! I sometimes have a normal breakfast too, just try to keep it to about 300 calories or...
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    My weightloss diary

    Oh dear!!! Family staying for a week followed by three weeks holiday abroad (wine, good food, ice cream....) = diet gone out of the window!!! I did realise that was going to happen and was not too worried about as life is too short to be on a diet whilst on holiday! (That's probably the...
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    My weightloss diary

    I have heard about the importance of sleep for weight loss before - this may explain why I am finding it so much harder to lose the baby weight this time around! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12880109http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12880109
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    Purple - 2011 SF diary

    My youngest is still only 7 months, and has only just started weaning so still gets through an awful lot of milk some days (or more to the point, nights!). I can definitely tell when he is drinking more, I get SO hungry! The flipside of that coin is when he eats lots of solids and less milk...
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    My weightloss diary

    How many calories in Lemsip, Strepsils and the like??? I am going through them at a magnificent rate, with the potential detriment to the diet. I have not had Lemsip in years, but I have three kids to look after, so I need all the help I can get to get back to full health. Today: B: 2...
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    K8G's Post Pregnancy Weight Loss

    Well done for sticking to your diet on holiday! Those 2 lbs off are well deserved!
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    K8G's Post Pregnancy Weight Loss

    Well done on your pound off - I assume you will be logging on soon to report another loss!?! I may join you in the Thursday weigh-ins - 7 days between each is a bit too long!
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    My weightloss diary

    Oh, and I forgot to add that this last week I went on three runs with DS in the pram, swimming with the kids once and for one gym session! I also walked to school for nearly all drop offs and pick ups and for walks to parks etc in the nice weather :) Going to try to keep the exercise levels up!
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    My weightloss diary

    Oh dear, I did not realise quite how many days it was since I had logged on here! End of week 2 weigh in today and I have lost another 2 lbs! Yay! I find the shakes easy to stick to during the week, but weekends are near impossible. My greatest downfall is snacking in the evening...
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    Slim Fast Offers

    I have just found the drums with shake powder at half price in Sainsbury's! ;) The bars and snacks are not on offer there though...
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    Slim Fast Offers

    Boots have a £10 off £40 spend on some of the products, does anyone know of any better offers on SF products??
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    K8G's Post Pregnancy Weight Loss

    That's so funny, I was just thinking about getting weighed twice a week! Holiday sounds like just what I need - enjoy!
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    One shake a day instead of two?

    Slim Fast is basically a way to help us control our calorie intake, so as long as you make sure your breakfast is within the calorie intake there is no reason why it should not work. You should check out the Tesco version of Slimfast, called Ultraslim. I think it works out about half price of...
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    My weightloss diary

    I forgot to say that one of my extravagances this weekend was some strawberry cheesecake ice cream. Supposedly a premium product, but I thought it tasted rather like fake strawberry, in fact it tasted just like my strawberry shakes (and not worth the extra calories at all!). However, it did...
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    My weightloss diary

    Had curry with chicken and cauliflower tonight, and when I served myself I picked extra pieces of cauliflower so that I could have a big portion without filling up too much on the calories. I had a little steamed rice with it and a small piece of nan bread. I also had an espresso cup with...
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    My weightloss diary

    Day 8 After a less than angelic weekend, I am happy to report a 2 lbs loss this morning! :) Now let's see if I can match that this week! I have been on my run already this morning, did 40 minutes. Had my two shakes too and some tortelloni when I cooked lunch for my son - I will use my snack...
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    MONDAY WEIGH IN!!

    2 lbs for me this week! :)
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    My weightloss diary

    This is where these diaries come in handy! I get confused as I normally use kg, then have to convert to pounds for the profile here but then I always have to round up/down a little and it gets inaccurate!
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    My weightloss diary

    Day 7 OK, so I may not have been entirely angelic diet wise, but last night I stuck to my promise to myself and only had a diet coke, no snacks whatsoever. That is a small miracle for a Saturday night! Last day before weigh in today so my last chance to do some good. Just had my breakfast...
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    Junebrides weight loss diary

    I just realised we started SF on the same day - first WI tomorrow for us both! I have been a bit 'flexible' with the plan over the weekend, but hope for a little loss anyway! You sound like you could be in for a great one!
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    My weightloss diary

    Day 6 - already! Well, I knew the weekend was going to be my downfall!! Today I had a SF bar for breakfast and lunch, a banana for my first snack and a little bit of leftover pasta for my second. I had half a scoop of ice cream and a bit of chocolate in the afternoon, so at dinnertime I...
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    IM a DIY dieter are you?

    Pretty much, yes. I find with some things, I end up trying to see if I can find the loopholes. Like Slimming World says I can have as much pasta as I want on some days, so I will eat pasta until it comes out of my ears. WW I knew exactly how to get the most out of my points allowance, then...
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    no weight lost in a month!

    Don't give in! You can do this! If you are fed up by shakes, by all means swap them for low cal food, but keep going girl, your are doing so well!
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    My weightloss diary

    Dryads, your post could not be more timely as I have just logged on to say: Da*n Friday nights, red wine, DH & his peanuts!!! Good gym session for me tomorrow!!! :wave_cry:
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    no weight lost in a month!

    Yes, you will need to reduce you calorie intake as you lose weight. You should calculate your BMR, there are lots of calculators online just google for one. Also, maybe your body is just getting to used to having the same amount of calories each day, knows what to expect and therefore manages...
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    My weightloss diary

    Day 5 and going stong :) The weekend if coming up though, that's going to be the real test. TBH after a kick start I think I am going to have a day off on the weekend, not to wreck all my hard work for the rest of the week but keeping an eye on the calories without necessarily using the...
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    My weightloss diary

    I went to the gym to redeem myself for the creamy pasta sauce and the ice lolly! Ran for just over half an hour, then did a little bit of the cross trainer and the side stepper, totalling 400 calories. Hopefully that will have made up for it (I did still have my evening meal and snacks to use...
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    K8G's Post Pregnancy Weight Loss

    That is brilliant, but don't get disheartened if it fluctuates a little. I am trying to resist weighing myself too frequently, but finding it hard, lol!
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    My weightloss diary

    Day 4 :) Had my hair done today, which is a once in a blue moon experience (figured I may as well do what I can to feel a bit better about myself unmtil that weight comes off!). It involved no end of childcare arrangements though, so my day was a bit erratic. Had my BF shake and coffee, then...
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    My weightloss diary

    Easy may be a bit of an overstatement, but it is ok! It is good to have a stalker though, the pressure is on now to not disappoint you! :)
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    My weightloss diary

    I just posted this as a reply on another thread, but decided to copy it over here as it explains a bit more about me and my motivation :) Finding it quite easy atm. I run and I find it easier to motivate myself if I change my mindset from "OMG I have only done 2km and still have 3km to go and...
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    Junebrides weight loss diary

    Gosh, you have done so well losing all that weight already! How did you lose weight until you started the SF 3 days ago, was it just watching what you eat? I am on day 3 today, as you will know from my diary. Finding it quite easy atm. I run and I find it easier to motivate myself if I...
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    My weightloss diary

    Day 3 :) I am feeling lighter already, I know it is only a couple of pounds but my smaller jeans don't feel as thight as they were!? Had my breakfast shake and black coffee. Going to have a snack in a minute then get in some activity by sorting the house out! I have lots of hardcore tidying...
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    Purple - 2011 SF diary

    Hi, I just started SF yesterday and am sitting here reading diaries for motivation! I loved reading yours as like you I am still feeding my baby, and have two older kids to fit around all this dieting malarky. :) You have done really well losing all that weight! Hopefully that will be me two...
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    K8G's Post Pregnancy Weight Loss

    Hi, I just started my post baby diet yesterday! With my other two kids all the weight fell off within them turning 3 months, but this time I have not lost a pound and my baby is half a year now, so I am going to have to make a concerted effort. I am doing Slim Fast for a little bit to kick...
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    Sweetas' Slimfast diary

    Don't be disheartened. Two cupcakes are not the end of the world! What kind of cupcakes were they - do you know how many calories they were? Did you incorporate them at all into your day or not (i.e. for a snack)? If I were ou, I would work out how many calories they were and then try to...
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    My weightloss diary

    Hi Emily, thank you for the good luck wishes! I noticed your profile on another thread, we are the same height, and want to lose similar amounts of weight, although you are about 10 lbs less than me and your goal is also 10 lbs less. I have not been less than 150 lbs for as long as I can...
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    MONDAY WEIGH IN!!

    I just started my diet yesterday so I will weigh in on Mondays too. I have 33.5 lbs to lose! I am doing Slim Fast this week to kick start the diet and get me focussed, but will generally be doing healthy eating/exercise. I started a diary in the Slim Fast Section if you want to take a peep...
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    My weightloss diary

    Hi Emma, let me know how you get on with SF. I have tried SW before, when I was pregnant (as it is one of the few diets you can do whilst pg) but I find that I end up eating too much and that it is a bit restrictive on family meals.... I hate that feeling of having a bit of this or that is...
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    My weightloss diary

    Don't! Put them out of sight and grab something else to stop that craving. I am having peppermint tea!
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    My weightloss diary

    Can I just say: I HAVE JUST TURNED DOWN A BIG BAR OF LINDT CHOCOLATE! DH just gave me one with a cup of tea and I made him take it and go somewhere else to eat it before I caved it. The kids have been whingeing all day (they are ill/full of cold) and I have a really sore throat too, so it...
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    I have lost a stone! :-)

    Congratulations and well done! That's 2 lbs a week on average which is brilliant especially considering that your BMI is already in the healthy range. You have given me hope! :)
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    My weightloss diary

    Thanks Sweetas, that is a good tip about spicing it up, especially as cinnamon is supposed to help aid weightloss. I do quite like the shakes too, do they still do the smoothie ones? I loved the mango one, but that was two years ago that I had some. Back then I did not really follow the diet...
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    ProPoints 1st Weigh In yesterday..

    Well done! That's not daft at all, I would love to do something similar with a group of friends :)
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    My weightloss diary

    Day 1 Weighed in at 83.3kg this morning, which is 183.5lbs, so I have half a pound more to lose than I thought. Oh well, it's going! I did the school run by foot even though we were running late and my middle child is full of cold, and not as fast on his legs as he normally is. Normally I...
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    Sweetas' Slimfast diary

    Hi, congratuations on the new job and well done on your weight loss! I just thought I'd say hi as I am starting SF tomorrow, so perhaps we could keep each other motivated? I already started a diary in the SF section as I forgot about this one, I may move it over here to make it a bit easier...
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    My weightloss diary

    Hi everyone, My little baby is not so little any longer and I have decided that enough is enough: I better do something about this babyweight before it becomes a permanent part of me. I am not normally a fan of strickt diets which determine what you can or cannot eat (e.g. WW and Slimming...
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    How many PP should i be on?

    Thank you!
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    How many PP should i be on?

    From what I remember, with the old points you got 10 points extra per day for breastfeeding, so I have to find out. If anyone knows, let me know!
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    How many PP should i be on?

    Ops, I forgot to add my age when I asked! Here it is again, and I am 33 :) I did WW about 7 years ago, but have had three babies since then and now need to do something about my weight. I gather WW has changed a lot. Could someone please let me know how many PP I should be on, as I would like...
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    How many PP should i be on?

    I did WW about 7 years ago, but have had three babies since then and now need to do something about my weight. I gather WW has changed a lot. Could someone please let me know how many PP I should be on, as I would like to get some more information before signing up. I am 5ft 7in, 13 stone...
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    Abi's sleepless diary :D - introducing isobel :D

    Congratulations on the arrival of your little princess!!! :D xxx
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    Abi's sleepless diary :D - introducing isobel :D

    Ooooooo exciting! Keep moving around to keep those contractions coming! Finger's crossed this is it for you! ********Labour vibes********
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    May ~ Antenatal Challenge anyone?

    No well done for me I'm afraid! Rather than STS I think I put on about 4lbs - hard to keep track as I did not write down the starting weight.... Still, it could have been a lot worse, particularly given the celebratory month I have had!
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    June ~ Antenatal Challenge

    Having failed my May one miserably :o, I will aim to gain 2 lbs this month.... Just two more months to go until my due date, and if I can gain 2 lbs now and 2 next month, I will be thrilled! (and then ruin it all by gaining another 6lbs as I go overdue by two weeks and eat my way through the...
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    May ~ Antenatal Challenge anyone?

    Quite! It started off badly as it was our nanny's last day today (cannot really justify one when I will be on mat leave for a year and DH is working from home now!) so we had a big breakfast together as she left at 10. Then I took DD to a birthday party and ended up staying to help (I am good...
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    May ~ Antenatal Challenge anyone?

    Well done indeed, Jo! I am jealous too, but having eaten my own body weigh in junk food today, I think I only have myself to blame :o I counted up to 2000 calories, then gave up counting before tucking into poppadum crisps and chocolate....
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    Amy's pregnancy diary, trying to stay away from 12st!

    These are the ones I meant:Belvita Milk & Cereal Breakfast Biscuits (300g) in Tesco | mySupermarket
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    Amy's pregnancy diary, trying to stay away from 12st!

    You werido, lol! :P Onlu joking, it is just that I am the complete opposite!!! I bring 4-5 pieces of fruit with me to work everyday, often pop out for a punnet of strawberries and still eat more fruit in the evening. Couldn't live without it! What does take your fancy for breakfast then...
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    Amy's pregnancy diary, trying to stay away from 12st!

    Hmmm, not sure about slimfast when pg... It is probably full of E-numbers too, and it may fill you up more so you eat even less later. Why not just have a glass of milk and some fruit instead? That should kick start your metabolism and get your appetite going again.
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    Fatfighter is now a very proud mummy

    Just wanted to wish you the best of luck for tomorrow! :D
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    Abi's sleepless diary :D - introducing isobel :D

    I feel for you! Both of mine were 2 weeks late.... This time I have added two weeks to my due date to avoid any disappointment, ha! I am sure by now you have tried every trick in the book to start labour - I did, but it was only when I decided to stop trying to kick start things that things...
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    Oh dear! Gained lots already :(

    7 lbs is not bad for 17 weeks!! Try not to worry too much. Soon warmer weather will be here, and you will probably feel better pregnancy wise over the next few weeks, so it will be easier to eat better.
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    is it really necessary to take folic acid during 1st 12 wks????

    Do take it! I know someone who had a baby with spina bifida, and trust me, you don't want that to happen. My pg vitamin makes me nauseous, however, if I take it last thing at night I am ok. Perhaps that will work for you too? Alternatively, you can work out how to get the folic acid from...
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    who is an expert on calorie counting?

    Sorry, but I disagree with that. Your basic calorie needs increase when pregnant (although only by 2-300 calories in the third trimester). I think the reason why I started gaining weight is not the calorie intake, but the reduced activity - I ran a half marathon in early pregnancy, so ran at...
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    my pg diary .. warning full of anxieties and worry !!!

    I don't come on here often, but just wanted to say feel free to post if you want - it is nice to have somewhere to get everything out. Good luck with everything!!! x PS: I hope you won't be a stranger from the ante-natal weight challenge????
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    how to make chicken and salad tasty?

    Chicken: get the best quality chicken you can, pat dry with kitchen towel, and make sure the pan is hot before you put it in. I use 1 cal spray. This procedure will seal the outside and keep the moisture in. Also, make sure you don't overcook it - cook it until just done. You can use tomato...
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    Abi's weightloss diary - post jaw surgery

    OMG, Abz, I just realised from you ticker on another thread that you are due today! So I just wanted to wish you a very happy due date and send lots of labour vibes your way! :D Look forward to hearing the big news.
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    who is an expert on calorie counting?

    You should be ok doing that. I would set a minimum I would not go under though, at least 1500, but then you could 'carry forward' the remaining 500 to the next day. If you need more for one day, you could take it from the following day's allowance, e.g. 1500/2500/1500/2000/1500 over a 5-day...
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    May ~ Antenatal Challenge anyone?

    Hi girls! I am sorry I haven't posted for a while - it's been busy here! I am glad to see I am not the only one not being too successful dietwise - my huge admiration goes to those who have been successful! I have been plagued by weddings, birthdays, experimental cake baking and, most...
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    May ~ Antenatal Challenge anyone?

    You know, it does not really matter what the scales say you weigh, just make sure you use the same scales, same place & time and same clothes each week and focus on the change. Better yet, focus on how you feel about yourself and what you do every day to make sure you are as healthy as you can...
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    Free boots changing bag

    Do you need a voucher or something to get it? I have not seen anything about this...
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    May ~ Antenatal Challenge anyone?

    Hi BillyBob, welcome and congratulations on your bump! Re. dieting and pregnancy, I think we all have different opinions. SW is supposed to be supported by the Royal College of Midwives, but you need a letter from you MW before you can join so if yours is not supportive then you would not be...
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    May ~ Antenatal Challenge anyone?

    A week of festivities have taken their toll and I am up on last week, however, I am going to focus on the end of the month as my main goal and not worry until then! It just means that I have to lose a little this week and next - that should be doable surely??? Going to stick to around 1700...
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    May ~ Antenatal Challenge anyone?

    I am happy to weigh in on the 31st too! Should have done this earlier: Amyeve ~ -4lb (not counting todays WI) lebody - bajoleth - 5lbs (starting from next mon as already weighed this week) Mummytummy~ 5lbs sarahG31 ~ 4lbs Emma75: STS
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    May ~ Antenatal Challenge anyone?

    I guess I should join you too!!! I am not too sure about a goal though, but guess I could aim to STS from the beginning to the end of the month, which, given that I put some on this week, means that I have to loose about one pound. Not a lot, I know, but I am not aiming to lose during...
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    Bump club chat thread! All welcome!

    My new healthy eating plan seems to be going better than SW still. 'Official' weigh in on Weds, but so far seem to have more or less stayed the same for two weeks! :) Very happy with that as I am not aiming to lose anything, just control the weight gain.
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    Amy's pregnancy diary, trying to stay away from 12st!

    Amy, I use Food Focus as well and just be aware that the calorie requirement does not allow for any exercise you do. You have to use the exercise log for anything even remotely physical (they even have a thing for you to enter 'sitting/kneeling dressing children' lol!). It is amazing how fast...
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    my damage limitation healthy eating plan!!!

    Here is the other calculator if you want to compare: Pregnancy Weight Gain Calculator - Pounds weight gained when pregnant - Baby2see.com
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    my damage limitation healthy eating plan!!!

    It is such a shock every time you move up to another stone, isn't it? But just remember that once the baby is born you get the pleasure of moving back down the stone-milestones again :) I love gurgle as it is quite generous! :) I use another one too, but that one is not quite so generous...
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    Amy's pregnancy diary, trying to stay away from 12st!

    I am really sad when it comes to measurements - I have a notebook that I use for my weightloss missions (it is something I have been dealing with for years, lol) so I have measurements in there going YEARS back! Like 10-15 years!! So I have the measurements from before my first baby, at...
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    Bump club chat thread! All welcome!

    Yeah, Amy. I think what this has taught me is to follow my instincts when it comes to eating healthily and just try to remember stick to the healthy options when the chocolate calls me. When I first started "following" SW I had not had any chocolate in weeks and did not crave it either. But I...
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    Amy's pregnancy diary, trying to stay away from 12st!

    They are really nice, try them!! I am desperately trying to keep excessive gain at bay too - have posted my update on the bump buddy thread. Nice to have someone else on the same mission around!
  112. E

    Bump club chat thread! All welcome!

    Hi all! How are you getting on? I seem to be growing by the minute, every morning when I wake up I look half an inch wider. It is showing on the scales too, unfortunately, so I am trying to reel in my eating a little. I have given up on SW - it is just not me. I have this amazing capacity...
  113. E

    3rd degree tears and 2nd baby on the way

    I had a 3rd degree tear with my first. I was recommended to have a Csection with my second, but after reading up I decided to go for a normal delivery as like you I dreaded the thought of a Csection. My second was a pound heavier than my first (10lbs 7 oz) but I 'only' had a second degree...
  114. E

    Abi's sleepless diary :D - introducing isobel :D

    Well done on the loss!!! :D My GP prescribed me co-codamol for my pregnancy migraines. I try not to take them, but they do stop the really bad migraines so might be worth speaking to your doctor. Get your bag pack - you are nearly officially full term! :D
  115. E

    Bump club chat thread! All welcome!

    Scan today went well - all ok with baby - but they wanted to scan me for one hour and since I had to lie on my back for so long I nearly passed out twice! The first time I just got dizzy and out of breath, so they sat me up for a while. But the second time my ears popped (like on a plane), I...
  116. E

    Abi's sleepless diary :D - introducing isobel :D

    It's been quiet from you lately - hope that is just as you are enjoying being off work! You have your WI tomorrow don't you?
  117. E

    Bump club chat thread! All welcome!

    Hi, how are you all???????? I've got my scan tomorrow!! :D Then meeting up with a baby group friend from my last baby for coffee in the afternoon, and spending time with the kids. Great way to spend a day off work if you ask me! :D
  118. E

    Bump club chat thread! All welcome!

    I was a bit alarmed at the rate at which I seem to have been putting on weight recently, so I got my measuring tape out yesterday to find out where it is all going. Was pleasantly surprised to find that althought I have put on about half a stone in the last 6 weeks, I have lost a little bit...
  119. E

    my damage limitation healthy eating plan!!!

    I tried to follow SW but found it a bit too restrictive with family life and also I ended up eating a lot of 'junk' that I would not normally eat, like Muller lights (normally steer clear of sweetners) and processed light cheese. So now I am just trying to eat healthily and make sure I get all...
  120. E

    Bump club chat thread! All welcome!

    Abz, I'm sure the gain is all baby! :D You are doing so well. I am craving carbs all the time, not the SW friendly ones either, just can't help it! :break_diet: Mind you, I lost 1 1/2 stone within a week of having my babies (both were big babies, which helps, lol) and lost a total of 3 1/2...
  121. E

    Bump club chat thread! All welcome!

    I have just discovered my first ever pregnancy stretchmark! In my third pregnancy! I thought after two babies, including a 10 1/2 lbs one, I was in the clear - surely my skin must have been as stretched as it would possibly need to get (I mean, it was still all wrinkly over my tummy from where...
  122. E

    Daily Mail Article on Carbs

    I use wholegrains and wholemeal wherever possible too. Definitely help me feel fuller and more satisfied, and less bloated too. BTW, there was an article on this on the BBC news website too (BBC News - 'High GI' carbohydrates increase women's heart risk) so not just the Daily Fail (loving the...
  123. E

    I hate feeling like this!

    I know! Easier said than done, definitely! They offered me crutches, but with a toddler to look after, how is that going to work???
  124. E

    I hate feeling like this!

    It could be SPD, which is caused by hormones and not weigh gain (although big babies/bumps do not help once you have it...) Hopefully you will get a physio referral and they should be able to help a bit, but not make it go away. Just take it easy! Don't overdo things, and try to identify what...
  125. E

    Frozen Grapes

    Strawberries and raspberries work well too! I got three bags of frozen raspberrries for £5 in Sainsbury's the other day. I eat the on their own, or in yogurts - they make it taste like ice cream! :)
  126. E

    Bump club chat thread! All welcome!

    Welcome, Sarah! Have faith - I am sure your bean will stick! :) OMG that is amazing Abz!!! Well done you on the 3.5 lbs!!! Slimmer of the week too, even better!
  127. E

    Sainsbury's vegetarian quarter pounders

    I take it that is per burger then?! Thank you!
  128. E

    Sainsbury's vegetarian quarter pounders

    Does anyone know what the syn value are for these??? Sainsbury's Vegetarian Beef Style Quarter Pounder Burger (227g) in Sainsbury's | mySupermarket
  129. E

    Exercise Motivation

    I normally run and sign up to races to keep myself going and to have something to aim towards. I also go to the gym a couple of times each week, and meet up with a friend there and have a chat in the sauna afterwards. There is a beauty salon too, so sometimes I book myself in for a facial or...
  130. E

    5 weeks in to cambridge diet and a bfp!

    When I read your post my reaction was the same as Vickie's: 14 tests!!!?! That's worse than me! Anyway, HUGE CONGRATULATIONS! And don't worry, all the niggles and cramps are normal. Hope you have a plain sailing pregnancy. PS: If you want to keep up the diet whilst pg you can join Slimming...
  131. E

    Bump club chat thread! All welcome!

    Vicki, l have more of those moment you have than the energetic ones! Was supposed to go to the gym tonight but stayed at home and had burgers instead! Tried to minimise the damage by having a wholemeal bun, veggie burger and skin on wedges (those on SW will understand!) but it still a feast!
  132. E

    Help Needed

    Could he not get the required protein by havinga high protein meal, e.g. red day or EE?? Or he would just have to forgo other synful things :)
  133. E

    Thai noodle mug shots!!

    I have never been able to find these.... :( Will have to try ASDA
  134. E

    Bump club chat thread! All welcome!

    PS: Abz, did you not weigh in today? How did you get on???
  135. E

    Bump club chat thread! All welcome!

    Trust me, I don't take mine for granted! The advantage of becoming older is that you loose bodyfat in the face - which is why all the actresses complain about having to leave more fat on their bottom to not look too hollow in the face - but for girls like me that is a good thing as I get...
  136. E

    Bump club chat thread! All welcome!

    We took the children for a long walk around a lake today - well, we walked and the kids had their bikes. We are trying to get DD to be confident enough cycling alone so that we can bring our bikes too. She learnt how to cycle without stabilisers last summer, but was still a bit worried about...
  137. E

    Bump club chat thread! All welcome!

    Same here! I would like another one after this but DH is saying no...but I will ask again in a couple of years :D Meanwhile, I shall enjoy this as if it is my last - which is something I will not regret doing anyway, independent of whether or not I have another one. I love your pushchair too...
  138. E

    Bump club chat thread! All welcome!

    How exciting to know you are having a little girl (probably!). What do you have already and how old are they? The pushchair we are getting is not really that expensive, we just had to put 10% down to get it at the sale price, lol. this is the one: Sola - Mamas & Papas We are not having the...
  139. E

    Bump club chat thread! All welcome!

    How are you all doing with the preparations for the new arrival??? We have not done much at all yet, although I have put down the deposit for a new pushchair (bit of a treat as I do not really need one, but hey!) and yesterday we bought the cutest little teddy for him/her (well, rabbit!) I...
  140. E

    Bump club chat thread! All welcome!

    How are your bumps? Mine is kicking about a lot these days, especially when I go to sleep. Keeping mummy awake already! I'd rather have too many kicks than too few though. :)
  141. E

    Just wondering really- calorie counting?

    The other way around too - if your metabolism adjusts to the quantities you are eating, then how come we put on so much weight when we overeat??? Wouldn't it be great if we just burnt off everything surplus to requirements (a girl can dream, hey?) I think the best thing is to followed the...
  142. E

    Pregnant and doing slimming world??

    Yes you can! Come and join us in the pregnancy forum!! :)
  143. E

    Kelloggs Fibre Plus Milk Chocolate Cereal Bars- a new HEB!

    Is it one bar per HEB? (Because the Alpen Light are two per HEB, right?)
  144. E

    11weeks pregnant and need help

    Come and join us in the pregnancy without the pounds forum! :)
  145. E

    Bump club chat thread! All welcome!

    Well done, Abz!!!! Pass me some of your motivation, please!
  146. E

    During pregnancy and after slimming diary

    Is this your first baby? Are you planning on breastfeeding? That is the best diet there is! I always have to eat eat eat whilst pg, and find it very hard to control my weight gain, but afterwards I don't find it too hard to eat more healthily and with better portion control, and combined with...
  147. E

    Bump club chat thread! All welcome!

    My biggest problem with following SW when pg is that I get a real craving for pasties and sweet bread. Croissants, hotcross buns, cinnamon swirls...all go down so well with a cup of tea! But I am trying to resist them. Did a very bad job with that yesterday though, as I made bread with the...
  148. E

    Fit pregnancies

    I just found this link on you tube with exercises for pregnant women - the same lady has lots of other ones too. YouTube - Pregnancy Exercises - Body Weight Exercises Now I just have to actually so them, rather than watch!
  149. E

    Bump club chat thread! All welcome!

    Hi there! I am only following SW very loosely! There is lots on info on it in the SW forum on here if you want to find out more. I try to mainly eat unprocessed, lean/low fat food and lots of fruit and veg, although I do allow myself a few more treats! I am not fussed about gaining a bit...
  150. E

    SW comedy

    Have you all seen this? It is Peter Kay talking about SW! :D
  151. E

    Wetherspoons

    Yes, I have not been there for months since I learnt about this here on the forum, and if I ever end up in one it will be the five bean chilli. The sausages and mash are not to bad either, at 820 calories - not sure how this translates to syns though! Maybe ok-ish (relatively speaking!) for EE??
  152. E

    Bump club chat thread! All welcome!

    I am still craving - now watching Embarrasing Bodies in the hope that all those manky toenail and worse will put me off food! :rolleyes:
  153. E

    Bump club chat thread! All welcome!

    Hi girls! I keep on getting tummy aches too. Not as bad as in the first trimester, but still... Last week I got it really bad though, woke up in the middle of the night and thought I was in labour! I am SO hungry these days! I keep eating and eating! Ended up getting DH to pop a pizza in...
  154. E

    Bump club chat thread! All welcome!

    Does anyone else fancy a bump club chat thread, to chat about everything and nothing, pg/weight related or not??? ATM there seem to be conversations going on in each diary but it makes for piecemeal conversations so perhaps a central chat thread would be nice?
  155. E

    Healthy Extras

    Mine are always the same: 42 gr Branflakes and 350 ml skimmed milk of which I use some for the cereal and the rest for tea throughout the day. That way I get a healthy start to each day and have had my HE's without even thinking about it.
  156. E

    Hooray at long last !!!

    Well done! Bet that feels nice! So close to target now as well! :D
  157. E

    BrightonRosie

    How did your weigh in go????
  158. E

    is anyone taking pregnacare tablets/??

    You HAVE HAVE HAVE to take them in the evening after your main meal. I get sick if I take them earlier. They do have an impact on your poo, but that is just the iron which is good for the baby!
  159. E

    The 'what i resisted today' Thread.

    A bread roll and gorgonzola at lunchtime and I am currenly resisting about everything in my fridge and cupboards! Might have a couple of Babybels in a minute to prevent worse snacking (and I still have HE to use)
  160. E

    How do you stop yourself?

    I am the same - fine all day long until this time of day. I have to plan for it in advance and make sure I have SW friendly snacks on hand. I just had a meringue nest with low fat cherry yogurt - very nice and only 1.5 syn! Or I buy nice fruit, not apples and oranges that I eat all day every...
  161. E

    Thai style soya and potato crisps (Sainsbury's BGTY)

    These are SO tasty - hoping the syn value is acceptable! Sainsburys BGTY Thai Style sweet chilli flavour, soya and potato snacks 97 calories a bag (25 gr) Per 100 gr: 389 kcal 59.8 gr carb fat 8.9 (0.8 sat) fibre 6.5 Not sure what you need - anything else?? I am guessing about 5 (based...
  162. E

    Miss Thai crisps?

    Try these: Sainsburys BGTY Thai Style sweet chilli flavour, soya and potato snacks 97 calories a bag, not sure about syn value yet, but I am guessing about 5 (based on the 20 kcal per syn rule) - off to ask someone now! They are delicious!!!!
  163. E

    My pregnancy diary! :)

    Oh my, seems the second trimester weight gain has set in for full!!! Have fallen completely off the SW wagon too. Was still eating healthily though, until mum came for the weekend and brought several kilos of chocolate! Why can I not resist chocolate??? Must get back on track! Today I recon...
  164. E

    Abi's sleepless diary :D - introducing isobel :D

    I had to have the GTT test and growth scan as well with my son, even though I was a healthy BMI (just below 25 lol) at booking in. I was measuring well above dates, though. Suspect it will be the same this time. I am totally counting down to mat leave too! Planning on working up until my...
  165. E

    How much artificial sweetener do you consume?

    I try not to use any at all, although I do have the odd muller light or diet coke. I prefer to use real sugar/honey etc and syn it. I get headaches if I drink too much diet coke and I am also worried about other potential health effects. Can you not try to sweeten porridge with grated...
  166. E

    LovelyLauren

    They grow up so fast so do enjoy every minutes, but rest assured there are plenty of great times to come! I used to worry my LOs were growing up too fast, then I realised each stage was even better than the last... :)
  167. E

    weigh in 18 FEb 2010 - early as unable to weigh tomorrow

    Never weigh at a different time of day! Try again in the morning, you might be positivley surprised!
  168. E

    How long does soup last....

    I used to be paranoid about these things too, then started relaxing my rules and realised that nothing bad happened, lol! Opened up a whole new world of batch cooking ;)
  169. E

    How long does soup last....

    A vegetable soup will last longer than that: WikiAnswers - How long will vegetable soup last in the refrigerator Even meat ones would last longer, just make sure it is heated up really well before eating.
  170. E

    My pregnancy diary! :)

    OK, confession time! I weighed myself this morning and this week I put on...... 4lbs!!!!!!! What is that about? Do you weigh yourselves regularly? I do weekly and log it, did the same with the other two so I can compare. I am a scientist, can you tell, lol! Anyway, I read somewhere that...
  171. E

    Extra Easy Why not write it down!

    Love the angel points! :) I guess I can clock 5.5 angel points for that 2 finger Kit Kat I resisted, then!
  172. E

    Success Express

    I think they have replaced it with Extra Easy? Not sure, but if it worked for you before, why not try it again??
  173. E

    Your perfect wardrobe... what's inside?

    Trust me, 12 stone on size 7 is not that great either, but I can see the logic of that argument! Another reason to lose weight, lol!
  174. E

    Your perfect wardrobe... what's inside?

    Great thread! This autumn I was training for a half marathon. My sister is getting married this spring, and I was already saving up to buy a very special dress. I was just going to finish the half marathon first (did not fancy training and not eating) and then start training for weight loss...
  175. E

    Any tips to stop night time binging?

    I lost a fair bit of weight when I took up knitting - my hands were too busy to eat, lol! I also drink herbal teas in the evening, just got a new liquorice one (I love liquorice, so this gives me the flavour without the calories). Diet coke and sparkling water helps too. Or like the others...
  176. E

    SW and Pregnancy

    Whohooo!!! Congrats on the second positive test - told you, lol! Don't worry about the cramps, all part of the deal. Your ligaments that support your uterus are working overtime and will ache from time to time. Lisa, mine were 9 1/2 and 10 1/2 pounds. I asked my MW yesterday if there was...
  177. E

    My pregnancy diary! :)

    Hi girls! Yes, it is so nice to hear the heartbeat each time! Such a relief to know all is well, especially now that the kicks are not too strong or regular yet. I have my 20 week scan booked already, and also one at 25 week (they are training sonographers so I volunteered to be a test...
  178. E

    I need to share my success!!!

    HUGE congratulations and well done!!!!
  179. E

    Lent starts today ! what are you giving up?

    I want to stick to SW 100%. Although I was enlightened today that Sundays don't count - lent is 40 days but there are 45 between now and Easter Sundays are a day off feasts!
  180. E

    Fatfighter is now a very proud mummy

    Hey,you updated your signature! :) I was trying to catch up with you, lol. When I first joined here you had 19 weeks in your signature, and that seemed SO far away for me. But I am 16 today so nearly there, but you have leap away to 23. I guess there is no way I am actually going to catch...
  181. E

    My pregnancy diary! :)

    Today: B: Branflakes (HEB), milk, latte (1 HEA), melon S:Pear, Banana, 2 Babybel light (2/3 HEA - rest for milk for tea) L: Roasted vegetables with tomato sauce, cous cous, apple D: Butternut squash risotto, salad (a few syns in butter and parmesan) S: Cornetto style ice cream (13 syns? Or...
  182. E

    SW and Pregnancy

    First of all, congratulations!!! When I got my postitive with my son, I could only see the line if I flicked the test from side to side whilst holding it under the bedside table lamp, but I was definitely pregnant, lol! It will show off better in a couple of days. I am now pg again with no 3...
  183. E

    what can i use instead of double cream ?

    I was going to suggest 0% Greek yogurt too, or just syn it!
  184. E

    Having no syns

    How can you not have syns??? I try to have free breakfasts and luches, but in the evening I like to eat with the family and DH cooks, and it is not always SW friendly. Like tonight, we had butternut squash risotto, but there was butter and parmesan cheese in it, so a few syns came in handy...
  185. E

    Anyone else marathon training and doing SW?

    Yes, I took a risk and used gels for the first time on the race day - having found out I was pg I wanted to be extra careful not to let my blood sugar dip as I have collapesed once before during a race - but I must admit I was a bit worried about using it for the first time! When is your race...
  186. E

    How amazing are Alpen lights?!

    Sainsburys: 2 boxes for £2.50 now! :)
  187. E

    Anyone else marathon training and doing SW?

    I did a half marathon in the end of November, but I was already pg then and have a nice little bump now, so training to get fitter seems a bit pointless as I know it is going to go to waste... I get SPD when pg, and get to the point where I cannot get out of bed, let alone run. But I am due in...
  188. E

    New here

    Welcome to the board and hope the rest of the pg runs smoothly! Out of curiosity, what does the diet you have been given entail? I am attempting (and failing miserably, as you will see if you read my diary) to follow Slimming World but it would be great to compare notes!
  189. E

    My pregnancy diary! :)

    My oh my what a (long) weekend I have had! Meals out, ice cream, sweets and now, just now, pizza! I think my second trimester eating surge has started. Could not stop thinking about food and eventually gave in and had pizza. Had today off as it is half term and started well with breakfast...
  190. E

    Fatfighter is now a very proud mummy

    You can always use T-shirts on top of long sleeved tops and skirts with leggings under! :) Glad all was well, pg is never easy.
  191. E

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Went to Sainsbury's today and they had: Babybel pack of 6 for £1 Mikado reduced (think from about 1.50 to 1??) - apparently they are only 0.5 syns each Was going to get Alpen lights as well, but forgot...
  192. E

    Are those basic packets of noodles free ??

    I know the mugshot ones are if they are less than 1% fat, so perhaps you can use that as a guide???
  193. E

    Thai curry - coconut milk substitute?

    I was just flicking though my book and discovered that canned cononut milk is high in syns, but FRESH coconut milk has less syns than skimmed milk! Does that mean we could use fresh coconut milk as a HE????????????
  194. E

    Thai curry - coconut milk substitute?

    Oh, he also sells pear, lemon, mango, banana, cherry, raspberry, pineapple and more flavourings! What can we make, I wonder????
  195. E

    Thai curry - coconut milk substitute?

    Try Ebay for coconut essence! £1.55!
  196. E

    Thai curry - coconut milk substitute?

    Syn free Thai curry???? SW just became the perfect diet! :D
  197. E

    Fatfighter is now a very proud mummy

    Trust me, the nanny was a necessity! DH has worked abroad for 4 of my DDs 5 1/2 years in this world, only coming home every 4 months for one year, and once a month (for two days) for the rest.... So with a full time job, a little girl, and then a SPD filled pregnancy followed by promotion to...
  198. E

    The Natural Confectionary Company Dino Mix

    Ops - stole some of the kids' sweets, but have no clue of syn values. I was going to check my book for Haribo sweets as they are similar, but cannot find my book. Can someone please help? 100gr = 325 kcal 77.7 gr carbs (55.2 sugar) 0.2 gr fat (all saturated) :)
  199. E

    My pregnancy diary! :)

    B: 2 small slices of homemade wholemeal bread (HE) w homemade low sugar strawberry jam (2 syns), milky coffee (1/2 HE), orange L: brown rice, vegetables, tuna, soya sauce, blueberries, grapes S: Haribo sweets (about 8 syns?) D: Grilled chicken breast, salad, 2 apples Will have a Babybel for...
  200. E

    Which Contraception To Use??

    Minimi, some women are just meant to have babies, clearly!
  201. E

    Which Contraception To Use??

    And my husband lived on the other side of the continent, so practically celibate too, so that apparently makes it three 'contraceptives' that failed!
  202. E

    Which Contraception To Use??

    In my experience it does not matter what you choose - two contraceptives 'failed' me (supposedly there was less than 1% chance of falling pg and here I am...), although I must say, rather nice once I got over the shock! I do not want anything hormonal (pills, injections, implant, hormonal...
  203. E

    LovelyLauren

    Good luck!!! :D
  204. E

    LovelyLauren

    Oh, how I feel for you! My DH lived abroad when both of ours were born. When I had DS he came back the day before my due date for his 4 week paternity leave, and day after day passed and no baby! I was SO desperate! I tried everything you have mentioned, as well as reflexology and...
  205. E

    Fatfighter is now a very proud mummy

    Oh, painting nurseries! How exciting! I wish I could, but we have not got the room. Baby will sleep with us for the first year, then we will see how we re-jiggle things. We have a live in nanny so a room is taken up by her, but that may change now that it looks like my husband may be living...
  206. E

    My pregnancy diary! :)

    Weighed in today and have put on 1/2 lbs, which is totally ok at this stage :) Total gain so far is now 2.6-4 lbs, depending on whether I use my weight in the week before, during or after LMP as the starting point, lol! It always flucuates a little, and I happened to be on a 10 day holiday in...
  207. E

    Ring no longer fits...

    I hope this will happen to me to! I had a ring taken in two years ago, but it was in February and it was freezing cold so my fingers were smaller. So now, when it is hot, my ring is on the tight side. Doh! Anyway, get this baby cooked and out and then I will be on my way to thinner fingers! :)
  208. E

    O/T - Anyone watching one born every minute?

    As the title says really! On Channel 4 catch up online if you missed it... Can't wait to have my baby now! How much longer???:rolleyes:
  209. E

    IVE DONE IT!!!!!!:)

    Well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
  210. E

    My pregnancy diary! :)

    have been to the other side of the country and back today with work, which normally would mean croissant and latte breakfast and baguette (tuna mayo more often than not) lunch purchased at a train station. But today I got up early and made breakfast and I brought a tupperware with lunch! :) B...
  211. E

    Healthy Extras - splitting them?

    You have cheered me up no end!!!! :D I have been splitting mine, thinking it was ok, then thought it was not ok, but now it is fine again! :D :D :D
  212. E

    Does anyone else use the same healthy extras

    Riggers, be careful with smoothies! A friend of mine told me they have syns! Why can we not have 1/2 and 1/2 HEs? 350 ml skim milk is a lot, as is 4 cheese triangles.... What difference does it make if we use half and half? I cannot drink milk on its own, only have it in...
  213. E

    My pregnancy diary! :)

    I caved in and got some bigger trousers yesterday - normal ones but a size 16 to accomodate my bump! I used to be a 12 on a good day - just a couple of months ago. I have not really gained THAT much weight, but definitely changing shape. It is going to be expand, expand, expand from now on...
  214. E

    Free breakfast ideas...

    I normally have cereal for breakfast, but then if I have an EE day I miss them later on... So what can I have for breakfast that is free? I sometimes do eggs, but don't want to have eggs every day.
  215. E

    Does anyone have syn-free & HE-free days ?

    I always have mine, sometimes more than my fair share! I also usually have cereal and milk in the morning, but save some of the milk for teas throughout the day. And I try to save the syns for the evening.
  216. E

    Anyone here have a 1 yr old, got a question

    Yes, definitely start him with cutlery! We used baby lead weaning so DS has been feeding himself with his hands or spoon since we started weaning at 7 months, and now uses his spoon and fork nicely and even has a go with a knife. He is 18 months old now. It makes life so much easier because...
  217. E

    How big were you when you conceived???

    Check out the "I gotta lose weight... I want a baby" thread as well. :)
  218. E

    Fatfighter is now a very proud mummy

    I am sure your baby is making you eat - mine always did! You are in the stage of pg when you need to gain most weight, so don't worry too much about it! Are you following any diet/healthy eating plan or have you decided to take a break whilst pg?? Oh, and I agree with doing canvases instead...
  219. E

    My pregnancy diary! :)

    How about this, Vickie, to make you feel better: B: 1 1/2 slice bread (HE) with 2 scrambled eggs, 1 Laughing cow light (1/2 HE) S: 7 fruit mentos - ops! (syns? 4-7???) L: left over thai stir fry (noodles, veg, chicken - all free), apple Afternoon: milky coffee, with about 200 ml skimmed...
  220. E

    Ideas for the freezer

    Oh and Violet, start batch cooking!!! I love cooking, but there is so many more fun things to spend time on!
  221. E

    Ideas for the freezer

    My favourite ATM is BNS and sweet poatato curry (I googled for a recipe and found a few similar ones). With regards to what I freeze it in, I use old pasta sauce/passata/jam jars for sauces, tupper wares or zip lock bags for stews and curries and I "invested" in extra lasagne dishes so that I...
  222. E

    How big were you when you conceived???

    I have heard women say that even though they were TTC, they did not conceive until they lost weight. One friend conceived once she got to BMI 30, though I am sure this will vary from person to person. Remember that the more weight you lose, the higher the chance of an easier and problem free...
  223. E

    Omega 3+6 tablet

    I take Omega 3+6 tablets (both baby and I need it for our brains, LOL!). Since these are essentilly oil, do I have to syn them or can I use them as HEb??????? I should be taking 3 a day, but have reduced it to one, LOL!
  224. E

    I cheated...

    Remember you always weigh less in the morning - often a couple of lbs difference between morning and evening weight - so if your class is in the evening then it may be less...
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    EE is this ok ?????

    Hard to tell if you are doing this or not as you do not list the quantities, but make sure you remember to include 1/3 superfree veg with each meal. :)
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    Best day for weight loss??

    I find original are best for weight loss - possibly as I eat less then as things come in handy portion sizes (e.g. I will have 1 chicken breast or one tin of tuna with veg for my lunch) whereas with green it is easier to pile it up on the plate. EE is by far the easiest for me to stick to...
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    stirfry sauce

    I just made a Thai stir fry today, from a SW cookbook. I used a chopped red chilli, some grated ginger, chopped coriander, a splash of fish sauce, a little bit of water (recipe said stock but for a couple of spoonfuls....) and the best discovery: Swartzch Thai Seven Spice stir fry seasoning...
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    My pregnancy diary! :)

    OK, so here is my SW day: BF: 2 Alpen light bars (HE), pear, plum L: Couscous, vegetable sauce, 1 boiled egg (left overs, can you tell, LOL!), Orange D: Sausages (total 2 syns), mash, peas, a tiny bit of gravy and a bit of ketchup - probably 4 syns all in all???. Small slice of sponge cake -...
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    Sausages

    I just had some of those Tesco ones tonight and they hit the spot! I did not know the syn value so thanks for that. As for the price, I think they were 2 packs of 8 for £3. I had originally picked up some WW ones for me and some normal one for the family, but then I saw these and got them for...
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    Thursday Weighers

    Alexis, I am fairly new here and just came to check these threads for motivation :) but I could not leave without saying CONGRATULATIONS ON REACHING TARGET!!!!!! Fabulous work - and I definitely got the motivation I came for, LOL!
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    Feel so fat & miserable

    Treat youself to a nice new lipstick/nail varnish/necklace. Have a red day tomorrow as it should make you feel less bloated and therefore feel more slim. Get your hair done and go out holding your head up high! And remember, next time you go out with them, you will another couple of pounds...
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    New to SW and have a major sweet tooth !

    My favourite ATM: 1 large merigue nest, crumbled up - 2.5 syns handful of frozen raspberries - free 0% Greek yogurt (Total) - free 1 tsp honey - 1 syn (or you could use sweetner) I mix the honey in the yogurt and then assemble everything like Eaton mess. Since the raspberries are frozen, it...
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    My pregnancy diary! :)

    Thanks, girls! Made a ticker just for you, Vicky! I am 14+1 today. Managed a trip to the gym today, but 12 min on the side stepper thingy, 25 minutes on the treadmill and a few weights was all I could muster. No sit ups, obviously ;) Would be a waste of time at this point. Had a naughty...
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    What i've said no to today!

    *Anne passes Sharron a halo* Well done!!! :)
  235. E

    Star week

    Haha, loving it! I thought it was some sort of super speed week or something, LOL! Thanks!
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    When ever you feel like you havent lost much try weighing cans! 5lbs is 5 cans!

    I normally visualise blocks of butter - pure fat! Makes even a pound seem like so much more than it does on the scales!
  237. E

    Confession time for all

    I regard it as my motherly duty (and pleasure!) to bake with my daughter, and sometimes the results are not synned or counted as a HEX (like the cinnamon swirls today...) Similarly, when my daughter says things like "but I want you to have some pizza/cake/cheerios with us mummy!" they become...
  238. E

    Star week

    What is a star week? keep on reading about them, but am clueless, LOL!
  239. E

    more fruit than veg

    I have been eating loads of fruit as well, can easily have 5 pieces during the day at work and still much on a whole bag of grapes in the evening. I am not aiming to lose weight though as I am pg and if I wanted to lose I would probably try to swap some of my fruit snacks for vegetables. Do...
  240. E

    My pregnancy diary! :)

    Weighed myself today and am still at +3lbs for this pregnancy, having this week lost what I gained the week before. :D Bought all the ingredients for the Thai stirfry recipe in my SW cookbook today, as I have been craving Thai. SO looking forward to dinner tomorrow!
  241. E

    Cinnamon swirls/ lamond croissants

    Oh, that would be great! Thanks! I had a look online but could not find it...
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    +*+* POST your food pics for meal ideas +*+*+*

    OMG, I am SOOO hungry now having looked through 10 pages of this thread! Can't take it anymore!!! Wish we lived in the same neighbourhood, then we could take turns cooking for each other. I'd happily come around your houses for dinner!
  243. E

    Abi's sleepless diary :D - introducing isobel :D

    Congrats on reaching 24 weeks! :D Big milestone indeed! Hope you are feeling better now.
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    Fatfighter is now a very proud mummy

    Aw, you just brought a tear to my eye with that comment about the baby kicking all the way through the ceremony! :) Congratulations, you look absolutely gorgeous!
  245. E

    My pregnancy diary! :)

    Hehe, I am getting a new freezer in a couple of days, so I will have twice the capacity I have now, so it may take me a while to fill up! Resisted cake in the office today! :D Even though my colleague sitting next to me kept on talking about it and them smiling and going "mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!"...
  246. E

    need motivation and will power

    Have you tried eating little and often? I often struggle mid afternoon if I have too much to eat at lunchtime, much better if I have a smaller portion and then a decent snack around 3pm.
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    Auroras food diary

    Awww, I thought it was too cool to be true, lol - I have only ever heard of one other Aurora in the UK. She is only 5, but I think she really likes her name as she gets a lot of (positive) attention for it, and of course, it is the name of a Disney princess :) Not that I realised that when we...
  248. E

    20 syns again

    I had 60 1/2 on Saturday in one measly burger at Wetherspoons! Just draw a line under it and get back to normal! :)
  249. E

    Auroras food diary

    Is your name really Aurora??? My daughter is called Aurora (named after her maternal great-great-grandmother and her paternal grandmother) - not a name you hear very often, so I had to ask you! Good luck with your weight loss!
  250. E

    My pregnancy diary! :)

    I am so proud of myself - had a big cooking session today, and made among other things raisin buns and homemade pizza but I did not eat it! Instead, I had a bowl of vegetable curry (made huge pot full to freeze for lunches) and an apple! :D Pre-SW I could easily have split 3 of those buns open...
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