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Hmmm, just had some shreddies! Having a red day but I forgot to bring my lunch in to work, and the only things I have in my drawer are mug shots and cous cous. It's an early finish today and I'll be home by 2:30 ish so I'll find something good to nibble on before I do the chicken for tea. :D

Jacket potato with beans, apple and a muller to follow. I'm starving, and lunch isn't until 1:00 :sigh:

At least I'm not the only one who's gone off course then. I just feel like I've let myself down. But, I've just resisted warm cheese scones topped with a thick layer of real butter and it feels good :D *does a happy dance*

Ooooh cheesy popcorn (sounds :yuk:), I was sort of half listening to that on the way home from work last night! You're famous :worthy: :8855: Love Scott Mills and Chris Moyles :D

Morning all :) I had been following slimming world (red and green) on my own for around 18 months. I initially lost 4 stone(ish) :D but I lost my way around August last year and have managed to gain back a stone in that time :eek: :cry:. So, I've decided to wipe the slate clean and start...

As Circes says, just make sure it's raised up from the bottom a bit. If you shove some garlic or a half a lemon up it's jacksey, it's extra tasty :D

I've never roasted a chicken in the oven since I started doing them in the slow cooker. Try it, you'll love it!

SW quiche, chips and savoury rice for me :)

Okay, so my fridge stopped working over a week ago (although I only noticed after a few days when the milk went off :8855:) As it's so cold just now I have just put all of the stuff that really needs to be kept cold outside in a big plastic lidded box. But I had loads of stuff in my fridge...

I don't think that would keep me going all day either! I'd chuck in a couple of mugshots and a couple of alpen bars just in case..... You don't have to eat them.

Not yet, but I'm going on Monday. Really looking forward to it :D There's a load of us going so theres a bus organised, no fighting for a parking space for me ;)

Cute bunnies and puddy tats :) My vet has quoted £10.00 + VAT which I thought was reasonable until they specified per item. So one prescription with 3 items on is going to set me back £35.00 just for one piece of paper :eek: :faint2: I can get the drugs online for half the price the vets...

Out of curiosity, has anyone recently had a prescription from their vet to buy pet meds elsewhere? If so, can I ask how much they charged (per item) ? Just curious to know whether I'm having my back teeth pulled out :confused:

I've not really tried the SW puds to be honest, apart from the cheesecake in last months mag, which was nice. I knew it wouldn't taste exactly like the real deal, but it was tasty. I agree with the others ^^^^ Just have what you really want, in moderation, and account for it in your...

Aww, thanks guys. :grouphugg: At least I'm not the only one having a blip! So I'm going to give myself a stern talking to, stop feeling so down and useless about this, and just get on with it. I haven't had such a bad week so far, so maybe, just maybe I'll get a nice surprise when I get...

Chilli and rice.

I always boiled them up for about 7 mins, but I tried zapping them in the microwave last night instead of in a pan. A big bowl no water, 5 mins on high - then frylighted with a bit of S&P and cooked on 200 for 45 mins or so. Mmmmm!

:welcome: and good luck with your weight loss. :)

The meatballs are gorgeous! I like the chicken style products and the burgers, the suasages are ok if they are drowned in gravy or baked beans. But the mince..... Bleurgh!! I can dress it up in any guise (bolognaise, chilli etc..) but it still tastes awful and the texture is horrible...

Hi everyone, haven't been around for a while. Basically I've lost about 4 stone since last Sept (:happy036: Yay me!!) following the plan on my own from home, but I well and truly, spectacularly fell off the wagon in the middle of August. Unbelievably I have only gained 5 or 6 pounds in the...

We didn't have a first dance, it was a very casual wedding. (I had my jeans on by seven o'clock :giggle:) But I walked into Truly, Madly Deeply - Savage Garden, and out to You And Me Song - Wannadies.

We're childless by choice. When I get the 'biological clock' comments, I simply smile and say that maybe the batteries have run out or that it better tick a bit faster as I'm quickly approaching 40 and sooner rather than later I will no longer have a choice. But yes, I does get annoying. I...

Don't apologise! Thanks for looking for me :) I really only use it when I haven't got fresh. It's only a teaspoon or two and I was guestimating at around 1 per tsp anyway. It just got me wondering.... you know what I mean? Cheers anyway :D

Hmmm... On the jar there are only the ingredients: Ginger (80%), Water, Rapeseed Oil, Sugar, Salt, Acetic Acid, Ascorbic Acid. Garlic (84%), Water, Rapeseed Oil, Sugar, Salt, Acetic Acid, Citric Acid. I don't suppose that's much help really? :(

I'm at work, and it's at home! But yes I will, later. :) Thanks.

I've sky+ and series linked it, it's a 4 parter I think? Then all I need to do now is find time to watch them. :8855:

Hi I don't suppose anyone could have a look and see how many syns the Rajah minced garlic and minced ginger pastes are, please? I can't find them in my books :confused: They both have rape seed oil and sugar in so I'm sure they'll not be free. Pretty please :) With a cherry on top :D

An apple and an alpen light at 10 ish (can't do breakfast any earlier thank that) A yoghurt/jelly thing with mixed berries about 11:30. An apple and an alpen light at 3:00. I'm having a really picky day so far :sigh: For tea, it's chicken breast stuffed with garlic and mini babybels...

That's excellent, well done! :D

I can't face breakfast as such, so eat at around ten. As I'm at work it has to be something I can stuff down quick and then have a sly ciggie, so it tends to be an alpen bar and either a yoghurt and/or some fruit. I know, boring....... :(

My pup is called Ruby. :8855: Love the name, simple. :D

How is he getting on now? I have collies and have no problems with their eating as a rule. If it's very hot they sometimes leave a bit but that's to be expected I think, same as us really. When I got my second one, she was an incredibly fussy eater and the older one would eat any food left...

Is water all you drink, or is that along with tea, coffee, pop, juice etc.... Do you drink that much because you're actually thirsty, or is it more of a fill-up so you don't feel hungry. Just wondering as I think a raging thirst is connected with some medical problem? Not trying to worry...

Breaded mushrooms are nice if you mix a bit of zing of your choice in the breadcrumbs. Go nice with a quark/garlic type dip?

My Dad text me that one ^^^^ but it was the smutty version. :eek: I love the footie, I have my england flag flying and my fridge full. I'm saving my syns for several large g&t's later. I like the rugby too but I don't get all the rules, so I concentrate on the legs instead. :D

Sounds lovely, curry's always nicer the next day. :) I've had a mugshot, an apple and an alpen light. *must try harder* :8855:

I'm taking mine out for lunch as I expect he will enjoy the pleasure of my scintillating company much more than a present that he will probably never use, wear, or watch. :D He loves a good Sunday roast :eat: , and if I donate my yorkshire pud and roasties to him as an extra fathers day treat...

If he likes cooking I'd do him a 'hamper' of things such as the more unusual or hard to get ingredients. Pop in a couple of treats with a note of how many syns they are and maybe a new top or something in his new size. Job done. :D

The cajun spice is nice to keep in, I use it on loads of stuff. The GFY Chicken Sizzler (chilled) ready meal is nice with a hex b of chips , 4 syns on red or ee. The Smartprice sweet & sour chicken with rice (chilled) is ok, 3 on green or ee but it's tiny. The wholemeal pittas are a hexb I...

I bought a couple of packets as everyone was raving about them. I don't like them :eek: The dog does though ...... :8855:

Ooooh, I love cheese 'n' onion toasties. So much so that I've had 2 in the last week, but never thought about the buttery frylight, great idea. Not being cheeky, but what are the orange things in the pic? They look good enough to eat. ;)

OMG!! If you came to my house you'd have a breakdown. :eek: I agree with what's already been said really. Everyone has their little 'ways' but if this is starting to affect your relationship, maybe it's time to take a step back and look at things closely. I think you have acknowledged that...

I'm doing it with the help of the lovely people on here :D, a food directory and I buy the magazines too. You will get fantastic advice and recipies (and some proper laughs) on here. :)

Googled (again!): The butchers at Granger market (Newcastle) do their own SW approved burgers, sausages and mince. Sounds like the one. :) My local butcher (15 miles out of town) does them. They are tasty but they're quite crumbly and they take ages to cook. And they are expensive :(...

From SW on FB: Theres a slimming world approved butchers in the market in Newcastle.... Next door to the MS place, Most things are syn free, Our consultant had info this week x If you know what they're on about?

A huge omelette with salad :)

I remember going from two to one, I was so excited that I could make myself a cuppa and then actually carry it into another room to sit down and drink it rather than leaning on the bench. Sometimes it's the silly things that make you smile :) Keep up the good work.

I agree that Johnsons holiday skin is good, but if I need it quick I just use avon stuff. It's relatively cheap and cheerful and is often on offer. As with any false tan just make sure you you exfoliate and moisturise beforehand and apply evenly. A little less on heels, knees and elbows and...

Noooooooo! Not the C word already. :eek:

Those kievs are making my tastebuds tingle just looking at them. :D

I do it on my own too. I've got some of the books and get lots and lots of help, hints and ideas on here. :D I do think you have to be fairly well disciplined if you are going to go it alone, because you really have only yourself to please or disappoint, and sometimes that's difficult. I...

Porridge Turkey White Nimble Yoghurts Quark ??? I'm stuck now!

Thanks everyone for your opinions. :) I'm not that bothered about it really, but I've got to admit that a very small part of me would dearly love to be in the healthy range. Just so I could maybe one day (in the far distant future :8855:), say that I'm not overweight. I know...... silly...

I've done this a few times and once it was really dry and I had just overcooked it. I don't cook the chicken beforehand, so I give it a bit longer in the oven. Unfortunately, that time I had put the oven on full blast to heat up and forgotten to turn it down. It was awful, even the dogs...

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I have never really looked at the BMI side of things before, and simply set my personal target at the weight I was when I looked and felt good, (if you know what I mean) nothing to do with BMI. When I got weighed by the practice nurse last week, I asked what the BMI should be. She said that...

Have one then. Just remember to syn it. ;)

That sounds amazing, maltesers are my most favourite, favourite ever :D Thanks for that. :)

Sorry to hear you've been feeling rough, but what a fantastic pick-me-up that must be. I bet you feel on top of the world, well done! :D

Yes, me too. I've been shocking. :( Friday - meal out, starter and mains. No pud though. Saturday - Chinese take away (with all the extra bits and pieces), what I wanted not what I should have had. Then a medium bar of galaxy. Sunday - Lunch out including pud and a half a packet of malted...

*wafts willpower in ellebears direction* :)

Yep, I felt your pain. So I switched to g&t (slimline tonic). 2.5 syns I believe. :D

I've never had these before, but I've just been out and bought my first packet. Might try one for pudding tonight.

:0clapper:Well done you! I have just been to greggs to get a fudge donut :yuk: for someone else, and I managed to not buy myself a sausage roll or pastie while I was there. :D No real sweet tooth, but I've a real weakness for greggs savouries.

I don't normally bother but last night the last quarter of the very last easter egg was staring at me, screaming 'eat me', so I did. I shared it and stayed within my syns so it's all good. ;)

My bum according to hubs! He can't help himself grabbing it every now and then, you know when you're just standing doing the washing up or making the tea. :8855: I think it's coming off my thighs as I can cross my legs comfortably (just about) for the first time in a long time. I'm also...

Morning all :) Can anyone tell me if heinz spring vegetable soup is still a b choice please? My book is a bit dated :( And also.... can I use supermarket own brand cereals instead of kelloggs, nestle etc..... I've rediscovered shreddies and for all you don't get many, I'm liking them...

A little while back, one of my work colleagues asked me if I had actually lost any weight since I started my diet. :cry: Erm, only 3 stone love! :eek: She is bigger than I was when I started, and seems unable to stick to any diet/plan, although currently attending ww. She has never...

I asked this a little while back. :) http://www.minimins.com/syn-values/148788-can-anyone-help-pot-rice-syn-value-please.html

Ahh right, thanks for that. :) Can you tell I'm doing this alone? ;)

Stupid question alert !!!!! Does 'superfree' just mean free on any day/plan? :confused:

Thanks, but seriously I'll just open my eyes in future. ;)

Oooh, I'll have a look next time I'm there. It's probably sitting there virtually waving at me and I'm there walking around with my eyes shut.

I've never seen the Marshalls before. I think Asda smartprice Macaroni cheese large tin is 3 on green? It's okay, not brilliant but perfectly edible on toast. :)

I'm doing this 'alone' too. And no I don't avoid the scales, I'm addicted to them which may actually be worse. :( You do have the courage. Prepare yourself, take a deep breath and hop on. Only then can you begin to take charge and make a change. Good luck. :)

Because I thoroughly disgusted myself and had no confidence at all. :( Not any more, even though I still have a long way to go. :) I feel better about myself now than I have done in years, and I quite like it. :D

I do the same one as Mummyferris too..... and I hate processed, marrowfat and mushy peas. I even hate the smell of them. You really can't taste the peas, or at least I can't.

My body is always a week behind itself. :) Try not to worry, it is a loss, and a loss is a loss :clap:. If you are following the plan it will work, you may see it next week. Give yourself a break and don't beat yourself up about it, it's not worth it.

I think I've put 1/2 lb on just reading that! :8855:

When I can get my trousers on and off with out unfastening them, then it's time to have a rummage in the loft. I have an array of sizes up there :o Tops I'm not too bothered by though. I usually only stop wearing something if someone makes a comment.

I saw the ad on telly last night, and I thought I remembered them too. Fond memories :D

I'm at work and I need to get some salad dressing at lunchtime (from a small Co-op), but my book is at home ...... somewhere :( I will turn the house upside down and inside out tomorrow, but for now can anyone tell me of a tasty but not overpowering free (if possible) one. Am I right in...

I put pineapple pudding in and got this? Not exactly what you wanted though. :confused: http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world/112083-ideas-pudding-using-pineapple-anyone.html

Well, it wasn't that tasty! Ok for a very quick work lunch but I'll not be getting any more. ;) Thanks again for checking. :D

:wavey: Cals are 340kj/80kcal per 100g. This is like ships that pass in the night! Thank you. :)

Thanks for replying:) I've already eaten it :whistle: but I'd still like to know cos I've got another couple in the cupboard. So yeah, it's... Protein 2.6g Carbs 16.3g Fat 0.5g Fibre 0.9g is that enough info?

I made this last week and it was to die for :D Chicken bovril is like rocking horse poo around here though, so it could be a while before I do it again. I think I got it from Tesco last time, but rarely get there these days. I put a bit less chilli and a little bit of cajun in. Mmmmmm

That's brill, lucky you. :)

The same as a pot noodle, made by Unilever, but chicken curry flavour pot rice. I couldn't find it in my book after I bought it, and now I can't even find my book. :(

I was going to do a carbonara but the fromage frais is almost a week out of date, so I'll probably have quorn burgers with beans and fried or scrambled eggs.

Wow, look at you :clap: The first thing that jumped out at me is your face shape, it has completely changed. You look fab :D

I love my slow cooker! I mostly used it for stews but have started cooking whole chickens in there. The meat is so tender, it's gorgeous. Cheap, easy and tasty - what more could a girl want? As I'm out all day I got one with a variable setting so I can have it on low.

I 'go it alone' too. I find it up and down really, but I'm determined to get to a reasonably healthy weight. I'd not lost anything for 4 weeks when I googled for some recipes and found this forum. I've not looked back since even though I've only just joined. The encouragement that's given...

I'm a bit lacking in confidence to go to class to be completely honest, and a bit too skint as well. ;) I do okay (I think) and I've got loads of pointers and recipes from here. My SIL is going to class so she got me the food directory which is my bible. :giggle:

Thanks, sounds like a good plan. I always have a good giggle at the erm...... toilet tales, and the cheats are hilarious. :-)

I'm really bad at eating breakfast. A cuppa and a ciggie for me usually, although I do try to have some fruit or a yoghurt (or both) before ten o'clock. If I do eat an early breakfast I'm always ravenous by about eleven and I will eat just about anything I can get my hands on.

I just wanted to say hello to you all :wavey: I've been sort of following slimmimg world from home on my own for about six months now and it seems to be going ok. I found you lot about a month ago and have learned soooooo much more than I did from the books that I have. :D Although I...