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So....just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone for your encouragement when I hit my plateau. I was feeling really fed up and disheartened and you all helped give me a kick up the backside! I've been back to basics and not allowing little treats to creep in, been keeping tabs...

fry them in a little fry light and salt and pepper over a moderate heat for about 10 -15 mins - until they go hard & crispy on the outsides. delicious hot 'nuts'. YUM! I prefer this to roasting as they go more crispy on the outside and soft inside rather than all the way through. xx

I'm desperate to try this...and I know this sounds like a crazy question but how long will they keep in the freezer for?

also, if you can get them (I get them from either Carluccios deli or a little local italian deli) mushroom stock cubes make a brilliant base. I cook my mushrooms in a little mushroom stock and black pepper - it really enhances the flavour of the mushrooms - delish! xx

greek yogurt whipped up a little makes a lovely syn free sponge filling. My favourite is to spread some yog on the bottom sponge then cover it generously with loads and loads of fresh berries (mix is nice) and then pop a little more yog on top to 'stick' the top sponge to it. it goes soggy...

Thanks guys. All great advice. I honestly feel more motivated now! I'm going to go back to basics and be really good for the next couple of weeks and see how that works. I'll vary my foods a little (I have got stuck into a rut I think) and write everything down including all syns! I think...

Wow, it's so much easier! Thanks guys, you might even have managed to convert me to EE now!! Xx

I get really confused with EE days If I made it EE then I am ok so far and would be fine for supper and just need to syn the sausages? Thanks! x

Ooh, or would I be best to syn the rice (I only had a little so prob only 2 syns) and the edamame beans (not free on a red but could these be a HEXB?) And then I could be back on a red day, yeah? Sorry! I'm confusing myself! xx

I'm getting in a tizz! Today was supposed to be a red day but I went out for a work lunch and ate vegetarian sushi (syn free on green!) so it is now green. Everything else I've eaten today has been free food, apart from 1 alpen light bar (1/2 HEX B) and a half water / half milk hot choc (2...

thanks all. what is fast forward? xx

Thanks guys All really helpful advice. I think I will re-think portion sizes (thanks ilovelife) and also perhaps cut out a HEXB (thanks Irene) although think I will find this one hard (would I need to do this every day or would it help if I just did it every-other day or something?) Pesty, I...

Thanks Mrs V. Hope you start losing again too xx

Hello everyone I'm hoping for some hints & tips from you as I seem to have hit a plateau. My first target was 19lbs, and I managed to lose 1 stone (it sounds more impressive worded like that!) at a loss of 1-2 lbs per week - so I'm really, really happy. I have now stayed the same weight...

drop a dollop into your egg mixture next time you make scramble or omelette - makes it lovely and creamy! yum! x

Roasted BNS - YUM!! Our Sunday 'Roast' this week is going to be lamb chops (all the fat cut off) with green beans and roasted BNS - roasted with fresh garlic and thyme - delicious!

That's brilliant - thanks so much xx

Oh, thanks! I always forget something! Protein amount is 7.5g per 100g Thanks xx

Hi Guys I know on its own it is going to be massively high in syns but can anyone tell me the syn value of Light Evaporated Milk? The book only has per tbsp and if I know how many it is per gramme then I can work out if a recipe is too high in syns based on how much I would need. I've got...

That's perfect, thanks - they're yummy and almost syn free - I'll be having those again!! xx

I liked it too - I usually wait until I get to work to have breakfast but I had to have breakfast number 1 before I left for work as I was so hungry! I might have to do it more often though...!! xx

the Nimble should have been put down as a 1/2 HEXB and I still have another one to use up if I need to.... xx

I'm on a red day and a little hungover so feeling hungry today so am eating a lot!! for breakfast number 1 I had a slice of Nimble toast with jam (0.5 syns), breakfast number 2 was a plum and FF yogurt. snacks since have been alpen light bar (1/2 HEXB) and 2 babybel light with some mini toms...

Hi there Is this the same for the M&S ones? I picked up a packet this morning in a hurry to get something for my lunch today so I'm hoping so - I went for the tomato and basil ones but they also have corriander and lime or chili ones.... Thanks xx

sound tasty - will definitely give these a go this weekend. thanks! xx

Hi guys Thought I’d share one of my reliable RED (or GREEN if using the fish as HEX) super speedy suppers with you all….it really is delicious and is one of my non SW OH’s favourite suppers… I’m sure I make it different every time, according to whatever I have to hand, but these are usually...

wow! you should be very proud of yourself. a fantastic achievement xx

Hi ChronicDieter, Like the others say, it will be slow and steady. I started at the beginning of Jan and have lost 5lbs, 2lbs then 1lb every week since, except for one where I had no loss. I do a mixture of red/green days and find this works best for me but only because I have done this...

seafood linguini! delicious! on a green day with the seafood as my HEXB and then a couple of syns for some oil in the tomato based sauce. xx

oh and if they serve you little rice crackers as a nibble then I've just found out myself that these are 20 syns per 100g, which sounds a lot but a handful is around 15-20g (depending on how big your hands!) so only 3-4 syns xx

Hi there Hi there I would have a red day and eat the prawns in chili and garlic, teriyaki meat or grilled tuna as they sound like the least sinful (and would allow some syns for oil / butter. I would then have some boiled noodles on the side (2 syns per 28g) and lots of vegetables. If you...

thanks! xx

Whoops - Protein is 10.4g per 100g They are unbranded - I got them from a grazebox (grazebox.com) I have one box delivered to my desk each week and it helps me not nibble through the day at work! I have half a box of something as a snack or if seeds then on my breakfast each day. It's nice to...

Hi guys I have just munched on a few Japanese rice crackers - they are supposed to be healthy but I'm not convinced! I can't find any info anywhere. They are really tasty and filling so I'd love to know the syn values so I am able to eat them more often! The nutrition info is: Kcal 395...

I go it alone too. This site is brilliant for help - you don't even have to post as any question has usually been asked & answered already!! I have tried slimming world twice before - once going to groups and once online and gave up once I had almost reached my target weight. This time I decided...

Wow! Surprising! I thought being a vinigarette it would be ok! oh well half a pot is ok I suppose at 2.5 syns - better than a couple of choc biscuits!! And the sushi is only 158g pack so is probably less than a syn?? So could be come a quick lunchtime staple! Thanks so much for your help xx

Hi guys I am in need of a little help if someone would be so kind... ...I have a day full of meetings today, so instead of sitting there feeling my belly rumble whilst staring at the chocolate biscuits and lunchtime baguettes / crisps, or worse, caving in and scoffing all my sins (and more)...

WOW! That is so much better than I thought! I was all ready to give up after that pig out and that's really made me feel better! AND, I might not feel guilty about having one (or two!) another time which will stop me pigging a whole handful! Thanks so much xx

Ooh, thanks for getting back to me; Carbs; 68.2g per 100g Protein; 4.7g per 100g Portion size is approx 10g each. Thanks so much! x

Hi, I wonder if someone would help me work out some syn values? I've been observing this site for ages (it's brilliant!) and never usually need to ask for anything myself as I usually find the answers on here, however, I have just had a pig out due to a colleague buying loads of naughty food...