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So was weighed tonight and it was not as bad as I thought, but still bad! So hope you don't mind but I've added myself to the list JoeyJoJo (63 lbs to lose - 54 lbs to go!) The Moog (55 lbs to lose) Ria (14lbs to lose) Kittybluefur (60 lbs trgt) Geekette (70lbs to lose) Nee (60lbs to lose)...

Hi Just wondering if I can join too, sorry I know you guys have been up and running for a few weeks already. Taking my hubby to Morrocco for his 40th in September and determined not to look like a beached whale again, lol! I'm starting back at slimming world tonight (dreading it mind you!) Not...

Cool with me! Wanted to ask - did you get the 'if you aren't hungry for free foods...' slogan at the class or did you make it up? (don't go to classes you see) I used that thought all last week and it really does work! Katie x

Right, I've put the challenge up - no idea if I've done it right but Im sure some kind soul will let me know if it's wrong, lol. I have decided to give myself a treat if I do it, thinking a nice facial or massage if I meet the targets!! Here's the link...

I posted a thread looking for a challenge to join and found after a wee bit of chat that some of us were looking fo a new challenge. So having never set one up or even joined one before, I have agreed to set up a new fabby challenge, lol. So here it is - 2 pounds a week target up to May day...

Sorry guys, was so busy yesterday never got a chance to set this up. I'm just going to set it up just now. I'm assuming that everyone was happy with 2 pound a week loss target. So have never done this before so please feel free to put me right, lol! Will ty and post a link once it's done Katie x

A Mayday challenge sounds good to me. Do you just start a thread and ask people to join? Does 2 pound a week sound too ambitious? Let me know your thoughts and I'll start the thread - can't wait now!! Katie x

I always wanted to own a bridal shop but can't afford to set up on my own. Have done the next best thing and started a company from home making handcrafted wedding stationery and favours. I absolutely love it and the overheads are minimal. It's a start anyway! Go for it!! Katie x

Hi Just wondering if there were any new challenges starting up? Never joined one before and would like to have a go - will anyone have me?? lol

I love my wine too but have now restricted it to weekends and try nd have it with soda in a large wine glass (the psychological thing!!) Certainly helping the hangover situation, lol

I love raw veg - especially carrots and turnip, it can be a real life saver when you feel like snacking

This is great, thanks for this - I have given up chocolate for lent and am so lookng forward to a nice treat on Sunday, the only hard part is deciding what to have now!!

Hi Does anyone know of a good jar of curry sauce that is low in syns. Need something pretty mild as it's fo the kids too! Thanks in advance Katie

Thanks Sarah, do you know if that is per meatball? Sorry to sound so dim, when I grilled them, there seemed to be a lot of fat coming out so I wasn't sure about them Thanks again Katie x

Hi Does anyone know if there is a syn value for Tesco fresh beef meatballs please? Thanks in advance

Hope you feel better soon. I had a really sore throat just before xmas and tried the spray from the chemist - sorry can't remember the name of it but I'm sure the pharmacist will be able to help. It kind of numbs your throat. Take care x

Thanks everyone for the advice - just back and it wasn't too bad a weekend - managed to keep things under control - well almost! Alpen lights were a good shout, not sure what mugshots are. Lucky, tablet is a traditional scottish sweet, main ingredients are sugar, condensed milk and butter -...

Thanks Lucky, definitely saving syns for a wee bit booze, lol It's actually my stepmum (my mum's not the best of cooks, lol), she makes the best brownies I've ever tasted so I have to be strong, have also given up chocolate for lent! Also I have to make tablet to take down to my Dad as he...

Me too, we've actually got a bit of sun in Livingston today but it is still freezing! Roll on summer

Hi I'm away this weekend to visit my parents and got to a party too! This is my first weekend away since starting SW - any advice on staying on plan would be greatly appreciated:)

Wednesday 17th - Extra Easy Breakfast weetabix (HEXB), Milk (HEXA), sugar (1) Lunch - 2 WW sausages (1), Beans Dinner - Tagliatelle, salmon and WW roasted garlic sauce - didn't have much - guessing the sauce at(2) Snacks - banana, grapes, rice pudding (9) Total syns - 13

Me too - treated myself to a creme egg last night! Have made it through a whole day without chocolate - 39 to go!!!

Tuesday 16th - First day doing Extra Easy!! Breakfast - weetabix (HEXB), milk (HEXA), sugar (1) Lunch - Scrambled egg, 2 ww sausages (1) Dinner - WW Chicken Curry (3.5) Snacks - Banana, Grapes, Creme Egg (8.5) Total syns 14

hi michelle i am a catholic and every year i try and give up chocolate. i've promised my kids i'll stick to it this year as they are giving up too! can't be shown up by the kids. lent is from tomorrow til easter, my cousin gave up choc and wine last year and lost 10 pounds! good luck, let...

So Ash Wednesday tomorrow - have madly decided to give up chocolate (and stick to it this year):) Anyone else giving up choc for lent - just trying to decide whether hot chocolate counts as chocolate or as a drink??:D

Been ill over the past few days so no diary. However have lost 2 pounds yay!!! diary on again today!!

Thursday 11th Feb - red Breakfast - weetabix HEXB, milk HEXA, teaspoon sugar (1) lunch - tuna salad with boiled egg dinner - bacon omlette snacks - twix finger (7), banana, nectarine, grapes, carrots total syns (8)

Thanks suepat - shold be roughly the same hopefully x

Ok, got to wednesday - bad day, kids have been driving me nuts, it's the time of the month and I'm shattered! Have gone over syns:sigh: Wed 10th feb - green Breakfast - alpen (HEXB), banana Lunch - scrambled egg & Beans, grapes Dinner - 1/2 portion chicken fried rice from chinese (7)...

Does anyone know what the syns are for chicken fried rice from the chinese on a green day?:)

ps i don't even go to classes! this is my class, lol

lol, I know, I think I'm boring friends and family now by telling them how great it is. This forum is fab though, lots of likeminded people, it's really keeping me on track!

Been doing SW for a few weeks now and absolutely love it! I can't believe how easy it is, I've done WW on and off for years and had also tried the Rosemary Conley:p. Feel so positive that I had to share, lol Katie xx:D

Tue 9th - Red Breakfast - alpen 28g HEXB, banana (boring, I know but I like it) Lunch - 1/2 tin salmon, salad Dinner - lean steak, salad, boiled egg Snacks 3x babybel light (HEXA), fresh pineapple, carrots, 2 rich tea fingers (2), 1 digestive (3.5), hot choc made with milk from (HEXA)...

Thanks guys! And thanks for keeping me right xx I'll have to get posting!!

Thanks to Derbynanny too! I don't seem to have the thanks button at the botom of messages??!!

Thanks Pesty, love this site, everyone is so helpful! One last question, how do you thank people that have helped, I noticed that there is a thank thingy on the profile. Cheers Katie x

Thanks Sassie, I thought that but just wanted to be sure. Katie x

Hi, I've got the lists and I know that you can have 3-4 but I wondered if it should be 2 a's and 2 b's or if I have only 3 should it be balanced one way or another. god, this probably makes no sense, sorry

I'm doing SW on my own with some stuff I got from a friend. I'ma wee bit confused about the Healthy Extras If I'm on a green day what HEs should I have and same question for red. Haven't even tried EE yet, still tying to get to grips with the red and green days, lol! Thanks, Katie

Mon 8th Feb - Green Breakfast - 28g alpen HEXB Lunch - Baked tattie & Beans, Banana Dinners - Potatoes & red onion dry roasted, 113g pork medallions HEXB, salad 350 ml skimmed milk - HEXA Snacks - apple, glass of wine (4.5), twix finger (7) Total syns - 11.5

oops - total syns 11

Well made it to Sunday Had another red day again Breakfast - bacon, scrambelled egg, 1/2 sausage (2), apple juice (2.5) Lunch - Banana (Iknow rubbish lunch but had ny breakfast really late) Dinner - Home made chips with fry light (HEXB) Chicken, salad Snacks - bottle of beer (4.5), 2x...

Hey Just sent you a note on the intro forum. I'm doing a food diary too, not too sure about EE but you seem to be managing it well, how are you finding it? Katie x

Hi Rach I'm getting on ok with SW (I think!) How are you finding it? I've started a food diary, hoping it will get me on track and get some helpful advice from other members, did you find any other buddies?? Katie x

Saturday 6th Feb - Red Breakfast - alpen 28g (HEXB), banana Lunch - 1/2 tin red salmon with some salad, banana, apple, fresh pineapple Dinner - Lean steak with salad and boiled egg Snack - 3x light babybel HEXA Milk - HEXA 3 celebration chocs (6) 2 bottles beer (10) 3 glasses of wine...

Thanks for the advice circles, trying to get to grips with the straightforward red and green days first, not really sure how EE works. This was more than enough food for me, I can't normally eat large portions. Anyway, just about to post yesterdays, would appreciate any advice on it - syns were...

Oops meant to total syns - 8 syns!

Well, I am pretty new to SW and doing it on my own - thought these food diaries seemed like a good idea, would really appreciate any feedback or advice! Here goes - Friday 5th Feb - Red Breakfast - 28g Alpen HEXB, Banana Lunch - Ham & tomato, 3 slices of thin WW wholemeal bread HEXB...

Hi there, I joined here yesterday, also doing SW on my own, happy to be buddies, could also do with support xx

Thanks for all the lovely welcomes and advice - going to try doing a food diary on SW forum and let people tell me if I'm going wrong - wish me luck, lol x

Thanks falloutgirl - felt guilty eating so much but if it works who am i to argue? Thanks for the ticker info too, just going to try it x

Hi Everyone Found this site while looking for recipes. Just wanted to introduce myself. I am really commited to losing weight as I am going on holiday in July and am fed up feeling rubbish about the way I look.I've got 3 kids, 11, 8 and 4 and have stopped taking them swimming and things lke...