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Hey - just checking in after ages! Hope you're well x

Hey JJ - just to say hey, and I'm back too (much heavier and also needing some willpower!) Hope you're well and I'll be catching up on what everyone has got up to x

Just a quick hello and long time no see (hangs head in shame). Hope everyone is well, and I'll be back being good very soon! Got lots to catch up on x

Hi JJ - meals look great :) hope you're well x

Hi Claire - sorry I've not been around. Stupidly busy and really struggling in general. OH and I put on a massive 6lbs after our stag / hen do week. I wasn't really surprised, but it still always makes me sad how easy I put weight on if I go off track at all. Not really got my mojo back at...

Hi Capricorn (and all), Just popped in briefly to say hi and sorry I've not been around. Been massively busy, and have sooooo much work to do (as well as planning) I can't seem to have five minutes to browse minis :( Congrats on the four stone - that's amazing! Hope everyone is doing well, and...

Ooh fingers crossed Claire - my scales at my mums (I refuse to have them here) are 4lbs less than class so I was the other way round, lol. Maybe wait till Wed and see what that says? Either way, it's a great achievement x

Hi BMIC - I keep thinking "must cook more new recipes" when I look at your diaries, and I never do! I WILL be more adventurous now, lol. OH just got to target last week, and I don't want him to feel deprived or bored so he goes back to old habits. Glad it's going well, and congrats on the loss! x

I wish it was! Everyone in class was saying ooh I gained in the run up to my wedding etc etc and I was thinking "that won't be me". I'm still thinking that, but going to have to put more effort into it, lol You're looking even more fab in your new pic Pesty x

Hey FSO - glad to hear you're getting back on track and you've got your buddy back too :) Hope it's ok if I chip in from time to time ladies? Unfortunately I've been about as far off the beaten track as I could possibly be since last Friday (including two all you can eat buffets, one takeaway...

Hey :) Sorry moomin but I don't think you can (especially if you have the electronic system in your group - think it just picks those that are recorded the previous week) Well done to everyone for the great losses and hope you are all well? Four weeks tomorrow till my wedding so I need to get...

Hey JJ - i'm also sitting here, fingers crossed waiting to see how you've done. Really hope you've got a good loss - you deserve it x

Hey there! Claire - well done on your loss :) I really enjoy my class too, so hopefully it'll give you an even bigger boost. Hope everyone else is well x

Hey Nikki - thanks and well done on the loss! JJ - I wouldn't want you to have to come find me (I'm scared, lol) so I'll be good I promise :) x

Well done on the loss :) hope you enjoy the new recipes. Let me know what the banana cake is like - if it's yum I think I'll have to get on with making it :) x

Hey Capricorn - loving the NSV's (and I'm with you on hating shoe shopping!) Hope everyone is well x

Hey JJ - thanks for the kind words :) I'll get there. Wedding is all very exciting, and I'm looking forward to a nice rest on the honeymoon! You look like you're going so well with the food! I'll def have to try your recipe with just chicken soup - think OH will love it, and I might even get...

Hope the weigh in goes well emma-louise and that you're still enjoying the job. It's harder to eat when you've got to plan for work isn't it? I'm sometimes in the office, but usually trying to eat something in the car on my visits! When I don't get time, it's really difficult to not hit the...

Fantastic :) you're doing so well! x

Hey Nikki - well done for getting back on track! Those changes will definitely make a difference, and I think that if you can be on plan most of the time, then you can enjoy life, and be happy and healthy :) Your diary looks really good too. Think considering the A's and B's is def a good idea...

Wow - fantastic loss Harrysmum! That is excellent and well deserved. Also - I'm very impressed with your running Claire. Can you send me some motivation again please? Hope everyone is well? I'm fully expecting a gain on Thurs after the weekend and haven't been so on plan since :( Feel like a...

Hey Lara, After tomorrow, I think I'll need to do a full fishy week too! Reckon my gain will be at least 3lb on Thursday (if not more like 5lb!!) So annoyed with myself. Just not sure how I can stomach a FULL fishy week. When I did fishy teas I lost 3.5lbs tho, so it's definitely worth it...

Hey all - Kiev looks gorgeous :) I do chicken stuffed with quark and garlic and wrapped in bacon quite a lot which is free and goes down well with OH, but I think I'll have to have a go at the kiev. I feel like a balloon :( not been very "on plan" and def feeling it - it's horrible. Definitely...

Hey Claire - sounds like a plan! I also had that plan until I had home made shortbread that my patient made me, and then 2 choccie bars (although actually only a fudge and 2 finger kit kat which could have been worse). That'll teach me not to have time for lunch! Going to try for 100% tea...

Glad you had a good first day :) x

Thanks Capricorn :) I'll try my best! They are so cute!!! I'm sure she will love them. You're very creative, and I'm massively impressed with your computer skills! x

Mmm...that recipe looks nice JJ (although I'd have to leave out the mushrooms, lol and the mushroom soup). I guess that'd turn it into something else really, but i can't STAND mushrooms (bleurgh). I too read your diaries whenever I'm on, so thank you for continuing to post! My head wasn't too...

It can't be as bad as all that hon - you have synned it up and acknowledged it. Not thought "ah well it doesn't matter how much I've had". You've actually SYNNED it, which is fantastic! You do deserve a loss, and may get one. If you don't, you know exactly why, and can work on making a few...

Good luck to the weighers, and happy birthday to you both :) x

Hey Capricorn - I couldn't open the link (probably either me or my computer being stupid). Your menu looks good :) I gave in to some treats that I shouldn't have today (including home made shortbread from one of my clients) so I'm hanging on the slippery slope with just my fingernails! Going to...

Hang in there MLM - sounds like you made the best of a bad situation x

Hey loulousw - welcome :) it's great on here, and there is loads of help and support. I've found it a brilliant way of eating, and think it is something I can continue to do for the rest of my life. It is really healthy, and great to show your kids a good way of eating (particularly as you can...

Congratulations! What great news :) a bottle of pink bubbly isn't so bad in the grand scheme of things. Enjoy yourself and tomorrow is another day. Sending hugs x

Well done on the run! I'm sure I posted already but it sees to have disappeared. Hope everyone is well x

That's fantastic FSO - really sorry to hear you nearly passed out though :( are you eating enough? Hope you've had a great day today? I'm finding it really hard to get back into the mindset of losing weight....not sure really how to get my arse in gear. Keep thinking that I'll have a 100%...

Aww...sending hugs. It's not fair when you feel poorly :( do you have any sugar free squash? I sometimes do a hot vimto when I feel poorly and it makes me feel a bit better. Hope you feel better soon x

Congrats on the inches JJ - your menus look lovely :) Hope the run went well, and you've enjoyed your day x

Well done on the loss :) x

Hey :) well done for resisting cake and nibbles! Sounds like you def made the best of a bad job. Well the hen and stag do was good :) Ate and drank way too much tho, and have been BAD ever since. Trying to get back on track, but finding it quite hard. I've not gone mad today, but keep saying...

Hey all :) Well done on the loss Capricorn! Amazing as always - def reward for all of your hard work. Well our stag / hen do was really good :) not too sure about the way the food and drink have gone, but I'm drawing a line under it, and hoping I can get back on track. Hope everyone is having a...

Well done :) - maybe just have a little treat of what you fancy and then get back on 100%. what a great achievement x

I don't know how sorry - I think people on here use some sort of program? There is a thread about it somewhere - I'll let you know if I find it. Hope you're having a good day x

Aww...birthday break is fine :) it is so hard to get back on track though. Hen / stag do was good last night, and although I was very off plan I didn't actually eat that much (or drink that much in terms of what I could have done!) Just want to eat rubbish now though, lol Wedding is four weeks...

Don't worry too much hon - just enjoy a bit and tomorrow is another day :) Hope everyone is well x

Hey there :) Last night was great thanks Harrysmum- very off plan (although I didn't eat THAT much). Totally craving ice cream and McD's now tho, lol. Hope you're feeling better now Claire x

Congrats Judy :) that's great news! Hope all is going well. 2 weeks off sounds like heaven! x

Congratulations :) hope everyone is well x

Great stuff! If you need any help, please ask because I started on Red / Green and find them good for the extra B's :) I also think (personally) that Red can give a better weight loss, but that's a very individual thing. Loads of luck x

You could volunteer your services - hire out each one as a buoyancy float and make a bit of extra cash.... ;) In seriousness - it is a problem! Even the ones that are supposed to have built in bras have a habit of releasing the girls.... x

I'd prob get fruit (e.g. strawberries / banana/ apple / blueberries), cooked chicken and bagged salad or maybe vlf cottage cheese. Or you could maybe pick up a mug shot and have with lots of fruit / yoghurt??

Lol to all of the above - you've given me a right chuckle x

Aww...Laura - no. You're entitled to the best support, and all the awards etc. It makes a big difference - you've worked hard for it. The C should do better! x

Thanks hon - I'm a very lucky girlie :) I never thought it would happen to me (either the wedding or the honeymoon). I intend to have a lovely night, lol (although all our friends are ribbing us for having a joint hen and stag do, but we wouldn't have it any other way!) Hope you have a great...

I ate a little piece yesterday - all in the name of therapy, lol. I will eat no more.....(well until the chinese buffet tonight....) I'm naughty.... Will need a very large kick up the bum tomorrow please guys and girls :) x

Mmm cake... To be fair, we have regular tastings, and our C sometimes cuts up Hi Fi's for people to try, yum! As the weigh in lady Scan Bran, I am extremely angry on your behalf. How hard is it to write out a certificate and find a sticker??? Not at all! I'd have a word with your area manager...

Am I right in thinking it's birthday drinks Pesty? I have it on good authority that those calories don't count ;) Hope you have a great time, and I'm happy to ask the daft questions, lol. The problem is, I don't always realise they're daft till they've come out of my mouth, lol x

It's hard to see the final target, but when I was 19 1/2 stone there was NO WAY I would have believed that I would be nearly 12 today, and on my way to 10 1/2 (and maybe beyond, who knows!) Sometimes setting smaller targets, e.g. each 1/2 stone like at class is easier on the head, because...

Aww...thanks :) I'll pass on that congrats, he'll be well chuffed! My dress is ivory with sparkles and chiffon (totally girlie unlike me, but I love it!) Hm...I think it was nearly 3 stone since October. We did stall around Xmas, but he's done so well bless him, and I always make sure we have...

Hey Nemo, As a yo yo dieter myself, I really believe that SW is teaching me to live the rest of my life more healthily. I lost 7 stone rapidly, put 4 back on, lost 4, gained 4 lost 2 etc etc etc but since I "found" SW I have felt for the first time that I could actually take control. The 2...

That'd be great Laura - my OH flicked through it and said "well we won't be bothering with that then" lol. I think that means he's not interested in me serving any of them up for tea but if you think they're nice, I'll try again :) x

Sending hugs Mella! Increasing superfree is def a good idea if you can - we did a superfree challenge in class (10 per day, 1/2 veg) and OH lost 4.5 and me 3.5 which gave us a boost after a stall. Your diary looks good - what are your portions like? Are you eating enough? I find if I limit my...

Hi and congratulations on the fab losses so far! My fiance does SW with me and he got to target last night :) he loves it because we can still eat curries, chilis etc on a weekly basis, and he can go out occasionally and have a few pints but still get back on track and not let it turn into a...

I don't want to diss the SW, but it's not that great :( x

I always buy a countdown, coz it's so much easier and they can take into account your holidays as long as you tell them in advance of buying it (otherwise you do lose that week if you miss it). It keeps me more focused, and I too hate having to remember to take money with me! OH was near...

Phew! I wasn't judging but I was thinking "is that even safe" :) Glad I waited a bit before I started doing my work - don't think I'd be doing my patients any favours if I'm being that dense this morning, lol x

I'd second that ScanBran - maybe post a food diary on here because the advice and inspiration is amazing. It might be that just a few tweaks can kickstart it for you? I agree it's so frustrating when the weight doesn't seem to be coming off but there are times when the numbers will stall but...

Congratulations Cupcake - sending hugs! That is such great news, and you are doing an absolutely fantastic job :) loads of luck for the rest of your journey x

Lol :) watch him wear shorts next week to prove you wrong x

Hi, Really sorry to hear your news - sending lots of love and hugs to you and your family! I'm sure your little boy is just adjusting to the situation. Maybe try and start a sticker chart for good behaviour, and he can work towards treats? He probably just doesn't understand why daddy wasn't...

Ate the skins raw????

If I drink it, it won't affect your weight loss, lol. Urgh Malibu. Well....seeing as it's you.... :) x

Oh no :( maybe your mum just didn't want to hurt you or didn't know how to say it. I guess as well that most people do put on a bit at uni so she might not have realised how much it was bothering you? You are NOT an elephant - you look lovely on your picture! Grrr....I already dislike Dave...

I think my internet is playing up! I was trying to post that I'd have 18 drinks for you to celebrate for us both :) x

Will do Capricorn :)

Woo....hoo......Capricorn that is fantastic, fabulous, amazing!!! What a great feeling, and such a massive difference in a relatively short space of time. I'm soooooo excited for you :) I think the NSV are sometimes better than the actual number on the scales, because clothes for e.g. are the...

Well done CD! Glad to hear everyone is doing so well, and managing life's difficulties. I put 1.5lb this week which I'm not happy about but I pretty much know where it's come from. Going out for my joint hen / stag do tonight too which will involve chinese buffet and booze, but going to be...

Morning Capricorn - menu is looking good as always :) hope you're well? I got my expected gain (1.5lbs) but OH got to target so I'm very happy and proud for him and think after tonight, I'll be good for the rest of the week! Have a great day x

Hey :) Thanks Harrysmum. I'm trying to stay superfree (mostly) during the day so then can just enjoy tonight thanks. I'm jealous of myself, lol. We could never have imagined we'd have such a great honeymoon planned so I feel very lucky. A really nice curry that we do is using tinned tomato...

Lol - i have this image of your mum sabotaging the leeks. It's that old chestnut "you don't want to get TOO thin dear, you're wasting away...." Hope today has been a better day? I put on, but I'm thinking that apart from the hen /stag do tomorrow, I'm aiming for a 100% week. We will see :) x

Aww...that sounds like hard work for you hon :( sorry to hear the gym and food stuff is so difficult. Could you give yourself a little break? Not sure I could stick to the maple syrup diet - I did do South Beach in the past, and lost 13lbs in my first 2 weeks. Not been so great this week tho...

Fingers crossed Smokes - it's so difficult for you with all that going on. Maybe you just needed this time to tick over, and then you can focus while you have some time off? Sorry your placement hasn't been good. Do you have choice over your next one? Hope things improve for you hon - keep in...

Hey all :) Hope you're all well and congrats on the losses! I got weighed tonight and put on 1.5lbs :( can I not count that towards the challenge and just start from my first weigh in in August, lol? I get married 5 weeks tomorrow (here in Southport) and we're going to Barbados, Antigua and St...

Ooh fab :) welcome and nice to "meet" you x

Oh no :( - but just think, that was two good days in a row so if you can do that, you can do it again. Try to draw a line under yesterday, and have a good day today because then you'll have a chance to make it a good week overall. Sending hugs x

Hey Emma - maybe fry some veggies (onions, peppers) in fry light, add some garlic and some chopped tomatoes / passata and then add the cooked chicken to this to heat through. You could then put the cooked pasta in and combine? i do this quite a lot, and it's lovely. You can even add other...

Well done on the loss - sorry it wasn't what you hoped, but the different weigh in time could have made some of the difference. I usually find that a bigger week is followed by a smaller loss while the body gets used to all the changes. Not always, but the scales don't always seem to agree...

Definitely! x

I'm very biased - in YOUR favour, lol. I know it's not so easy to just say "bugger off" when it's friends involved. Only problem with staying friends with Dave is that whilst he's around, it's harder to meet Mr Right, because he's there, in your face, potentially messing with your head (and...

Sending hugs x

It wasn't bad :) not as good as a nice glass of rose though, lol. Great minds think alike? x

Woo Hoo! Well done JJ - that is a fantastic loss!!! Very proud of you. May the losses long continue :) x

Hey :) I'm hoping it's just a (very long) recovery period and I'll be much better soon! Eating healthy is def helping... Thanks for the advice and motivation, it is much appreciated. How's it going yourself? x

Well done on the STS - a nice boost when you expect a gain. Hope you're having a good week so far x

Hey all :) hope you're having a great evening? Harrysmum - Thanks :) I do see this as a way of life, but I do have the odd thing / day / week off plan. Glad to see everyone is doing so well and fitting SW around life. Claire - well done for staying in control with the pizza! I think dominos...

Well done that's great :) a reward for all the hard work x

Aww thanks - I'm prob just being needy as poor OH is ill. I just have sympathy sore throat and aches, lol. Just wrote on your diary - glad you're having a better day x

Argh....rubbish! Hope it was a nice use of 6 syns? Prob a better use of syns than my choc caramel last night, or my cookie that a client insisted I eat today, lol. Never mind. Really glad to hear that you're feeling more positive hon - good for you :) hope that doesnt' sound patronising...

Yes JJ - I'm hanging around too to see how you've got on :) hope everyone has had a good day x

Hi all, Hope everyone is well. Fish pie looks lovely Capricorn - I ended up buying a load of basic fish at Farmfoods so def looking for nice recipes. Get weighed tomorrow and expecting a gain, but next week might be wobbly too as it's our joint stag and hen do on Friday :) fully intend to get...

I totally agree - I'm so angry on your behalf, and won't swear but jeez! How horrible....it's awful when you have feelings for someone but you'd be better sacking the both of them off, cutting all contact if you can, even if it's really hard to do :( You're worth so much more than a bunch of sad...

Really glad you enjoyed it :) hope you have a good week x

Lol - bet hopping would help weight loss but feel bad for your poor knee :( x

You too hon - and the diary looks great for today! Take care x

Loads of luck JJ and thanks for the lovely words :) Sleep well to you both x

I'd second Flora extra light, it's nice :) Let us know how weigh in went - sending lots of luck x

Definitely - it is really hard to stick to it, especially when you have a specific goal in mind and don't feel like you're getting there, but you are doing really well! You are already at a healthy BMI and it will be harder to lose atm. Just imagine if you weren't following the plan - you...

Hey Claire - diary looks good! I do like EE days, but find having an extra A and B on a red day so much easier sometimes (especially as OH likes cereal for brekkie and bread for lunch!) Hi Harrysmum - well done on your loss so far! Hope you're still enjoying it? Happy Tuesday to you both :) x

Hey :) Can't really exercise coz I have post viral fatigue and tend to vomit easily (TMI?) but I'm trying to walk to the shop etc (and not buy a choccie bar as reward). Been reasonably focus, but gone a bit over syns today with choccie :( Thanks and hope you're having a great day x

Congratulations and great loss Laura! I went to farmfoods today and bought about 7 different types of fish so might have to stop SAYING I will do it, and just do a full fish week after weigh in on Thursday :) x

That looks well nice! You wouldn't have known you had any problems with it at all x

Hey there - JJ and Capricorn we are like triplets :) Hope you are both having a good day? Work was mad busy today, so missed lunch and ended up with a bit of a naughty snack attack (oops). Had a lovely prawn stir fry for tea tonight tho so not too bad :) x

Mmm...must try the white choc options in yoghurt for a nice treat :) night night to you too, and have a good day tomorrow x

Mmm...your fish lunch looks gorgeous! Must try that one :) x

That's great news! I went back to my group at the very end of last year, and am now 2 1/2 stone lighter again. I couldn't stick at it at home, and started gaining never mind getting closer to target! Hope it goes well, and I'm sure you'll do great x

Ooh fingers crossed! Loads of luck and let us know how you get on x

Hurrah Pesty - I've been following on here and am so pleased for you! That's a really nice way of looking at it MLM - fingers crossed for that 1lb next week :) x

Anytime - glad to be of help :) x

Thanks Capricorn - sending big appreciative hugs your way (I can't use the pictures properly, stupid technology). Been to Asda for a massive fruit and veg shop so fingers crossed for a good rest of week :) x

That's well annoying! If you were SOW the consultant should have been able to see that from the loss in your book and compare it with her other list (or when it's crashed in our group, the c just got everyone to stand up who lost the previous week and then sit down as the weights went up till...

Hey Smokes - sorry you're disappointed. The Wii fit isn't all that accurate though, so it may not actually be 1 on. I know there's a financial implication, but I couldn't stick to SW as well if I didn't go to group. It's not just the weigh in, but the support from the group that I find...

Aargh Ruby - hope you can fix it - bet it looks kinda cool though x

Wow - that's fantastic :) x

Hey :) You'll be pleased to know that the syns calculator says FREE on Original and Extra Easy, and 6 syns per pack on Green Enjoy x

Hi, syns calculator is on the SW website (group members only). It's asking for protein and carb info as well as what you've given. If you can post it I'll have a look. Have to go out in 10 mins or so, so if I'm not able to, sure someone else could have a look for you x

Hey - just to add, the rogan josh recipe works just as well with pork or prawns which can be cheaper. We made it for a curry night last Xmas and it was the first one to be eaten by the "non slimming" rabble :) we also eat it at least once a fortnight (usually more) coz it's so gorgeous! x

Hey - it's not in my food directory either. Think determinator's idea is an excellent one x

Hi, Just looked and I can't find it on the SW website. The chilled tikka strips are free on red and extra easy, and 7 syns on green for 120g pack. Are the char grilled ones frozen or chilled? Sorry, I will try my food directory now but it's usually on the website x

Ooh - I've just noticed we started at a very similar weight and are the same height. How bizarre! x

LOL - thanks Capricorn I feel much better now (except for my backside which is a bit sore.....) I have an idea in my head about your hubby now - liking the idea of Miss Whiplash and getting ideas if you're tied up in resistance bands. All very exciting :) I am very excited about the wedding but...

Fingers crossed! x

Hey there, Capricorn - can I have another kick up the backside please? I'm wobbling a bit from the weekend (feel rubbish too which isn't helping) but your kick helped me get back on track last time! JJ - step AWAY from the alcohol. It's really not worth it - honest. I haven't felt this...

Hi constantlydizzy - hope you're having a great day and enjoying SW so far x

I decided in my (early) 20's that I wanted something a bit cooler than my usual boring brown, so I started getting highlights, then going blue black (which I loved) and then a reddy purple with streaks. Unfortunately, at one visit where I was getting some "lovely thick slices" of colour, it...

My fiance knows my weight because we go to SW together (I'm now the weigh in lady and he runs the shop!). We both went to different groups before we met, so maybe that helped. I tell him everything tho, so I don't think I'd ever not tell him something, even something I'm so horrified by...

Of course you deserve to be here! It might feel like it sometimes, but our value isn't counted by what we weigh / how we look OR what we've eaten. We can only do our best and you're doing great. Hope you enjoyed your sandwich (it's great that it was only a sandwich!) and we'll both try our...

Hey :) Welcome and loads of luck - I'm such a big fan of SW and hope you enjoy it as much as I do x

How about pieces of Tandoori Chicken (fried in fry light, powder from Tesco or Indian shops, it's a lovely red colour and tastes gorgeous) with mixed salad leaves / rocket? Or could do a carrot soup, with celery, garlic, onion and chicken / veg stock (nice and light)? I'm not sure about "what...

Hey Helen, How about having the chinese, and having something like Chow Mein or special fried rice, bulked out with some extra veg for you? There are loads of good offers in Adsa and Lidl / Aldi atm if you have them near you, especially fruit and veg? What about doing a big batch of soup and...

I know what you mean Nikki - I think comfort eating is a big reason why a lot of us are overweight. Hope you're feeling ok, and are able to avoid temptation. Saying that, I've not although my "binge" today has been Special K Bliss cereal and a Hi Fi bar, which isn't too bad in the grand scheme...

Hi there, I wonder if I could join your thread please? It's also been a long journey for me, losing and gaining by as much as 4 stone at a time! I too would love to be under 12 stone (as you were saying early in your thread), and I got as close as I've ever been since I was a child last week...

Hi :) I'm a big slimming world fan and it does work - have lost 6 1/2 pounds over the last 2 weeks by following it 100% (and it's not my first week either - been doing it for some time). Try not to worry - eat as much superfree veg as you can, drink lots of water and you'll be fine. Very...

Loads of luck Hannah - I'm sure you can do it x

Aww...that's so lovely :) x

Hi, I don't think you're eating too much - everyone on here eats different amounts, and the great thing about the plan is that you can eat until you're satisfied. I would maybe suggest having a few less syns (perhaps sticking to 15) although I know there are others who count syns on a weekly...

Hey there, A friend of a friend has just started having them done, and swears by them. She said she feels less bloated, more healthy and it has actually made it much easier for her to go on the toilet regularly (she has bad IBS). Apparently she has saved up to go again in 3wks! She also...

Lentil, spinach and chickpea stew for us - won the ingredients in this weeks raffle so we'll see what it's like. Consultant is obsessed with it atm tho so I'm hoping it's nice :) x

Hi Smokes, Hope it's all going well and the diary looks good :) Just to say, I think pink and whites are 2 1/2 x

Congratulations! What a lovely photo :) x

Hey Judy :) Just thought I'd check in and hope you're having a good day? I'm impressed with the running idea - can you send me some motivation please???? Had over 50 syns of alcohol yesterday and think I need to burn them off asap, lol x

Just shows there's always something new to learn even when we've been doing SW for ages! x

Lol - I know what you mean. I think my legs are huge, but have had quite a few comments really. My friend who has been about 8 stone (and a ballet dancer) for years told me that I had lovely slim ankles and she was jealous. I nearly fell off my chair, lol :) x

Congratulations! Such a great feeling and a reward for all the hard work :) onwards and downwards x

Oops - hope that doesn't make it awkward for you planning meals? Just been looking at your diary for the first time - think you're doing great! :) x

Hey Capricorn, Congrats on the 5lbs :) you are a star. Hope you (and everyone else) is having a good day? I'm a bit off as OH and I went out on a bit of an impromptu session last night. Managed to use over 50 syns on alcohol (oops) but we haven't been out for ages, and are under a lot of...

I've just looked in my book, and in terms of soft cheese you can only have the triangles (as a grab and go) and any other soft cheese is a b choice. I have to admit, I'd never noticed this either although I often forget about cheese being a b on green! x

Hi, I tend to use them on things like x light salad cream, gravy and other things with my main meals (e.g. cheese). I also sometimes have cereal bars, or bread / crackers if I've used my B choice. Well done on the losses so far, and good luck at weigh in :) x

The demon drink! I know I went way way over 50 syns on wine and lager last night (will have to count later for my food diary) but at least we didn't get a pizza or chips and curry on the way home so I'm looking on the brightside :) x

CONGRATULATIONS :) well done you x

Aww..hope you're ok Nikki and you feel better soon x

Hey - I mixed quark with 0% yoghurt, lemon juice, nutmeg and grated parmesan and it was gorgeous :) x

Hi, Well done so far :) Just noticed - only special K sustain is a healthy B, but normal special K would be syns. I had special k bliss strawberry and choc for brekkie, but it's 5 1/2 syns. Hope this helps x

Mmm...fresh strawberries :) x

Hi, Well done on your 3 1/2 pound :) The 1/3 superfree should be in your meal where poss, or fruit before or after if you really can't get it in. Pref 1/3 of your plate should be superfree, but sweetcorn and beans wouldn't count as this as they are free but not superfree (unless it's baby...

A "superfree" challenge at group got me and OH back on track. 10 superfree a day, at least 50% veg, all written down and given in to C at the end of the week. It needs some planning e.g. a banana would be 1, a handful of lettuce etc but I found that I was basing my meals around the superfree...

How lovely and what a great date (I get married on 3rd September THIS year, lol) Hope you have a lovely day of pottering and enjoy your walk later - I don't think the weather is sure what it's doing today here, but OH and me might risk it and walk into town.....every little helps :) x

JJ - it was lovely :) Just have to remember now I've opened the box that it doesn't need to be eaten before Monday, lol x

Same to you Capricorn - I'll be on and waiting to see how you've done tomorrow :) My brekkie was 5 1/2 syns so that's not too bad at all. I actually didn't use any yesterday mostly coz I was getting the 10 superfree in again. OH and I are deciding whether to walk into town or not - we're...

Aww..dont' worry I'm sure you'll be great! That sounds really nice too. I know what you mean about suit jackets, but I got into the habit of wearing them over jeans on a night out, lol. Prob not great but comfy :) x

Hi Emma - I was being 100% good for weeks and weeks with 1/2 pound off, 1 on, 1/2 off 1 off etc etc. Really frustrating. I went (planned) to the chinese all you can eat buffet, and an indian (where I had a korma so very naughty). I lost 2 1/2 that week, and 3 and 3 1/2 since. Think it...

Hi, Going to class has really helped me - can't do it alone although the help on here is brilliant. Are you following extra easy? My only comment would be to try and get more superfree (veg) into your meals e.g. carrot, broccoli etc or salad. My consultant suggests 1/3 of your meal (where...

Don't be quiet JJ - Capricorn doesn't seem to mind :) Hope you are all well this morning? Just had a naughty weekend treat - special K bliss with berries and chocolate for brekkie. Off to syn it now, but it was worth it for a nice change. Hmm...prob should have syned it before, but it leapt...

Loads of luck! Do you have an asda or tesco? I got a couple of nice suits from there a while back for about £10 each. Let us know how you get on x

I'd second that about posting your menu if you'd like to? I'm sure it'll be fine. I'd agree that eating more (of the "superfree and free" variety mostly) tends to give bigger losses probably because the body doesn't go into starvation mode and keep hanging on to the fat!!! x

Hi, My consultant asks us all to set our own target. I'm 5 foot 5 and mine is 147 (or at least it is atm - may change when I get there!). The advice I was given is that it should be within a health BMI ideally (so for me i think it's between about 8 stone 10 and 10 stone 10) although it isn't...

Happy birthday :) hope you really enjoy it, and have fun. I bet you'll even be making some better choices than in the past, and it won't make any difference in the long run. I think that's the great thing about SW - you're allowed to have a life :) x

I hate when fruit and veg goes off but it can happen so quickly especially in this heat! Hope you had a good day at work :) x

I'm very impressed you're going to have diet coke - I think I'd need at least a bottle of wine because I'd be scared, lol. Hope it's fun x

Sounds nice Capricorn - OH and I had cod with a milk / cheese / garlic sauce, wedges and veggies (yum). Missed lunch tho (naughty) so going to get some superfree soup in a bit. Hope you have a good night and looking forward to some good results for you on Sunday :) x

I think I'd prefer to eat to live but I'm definitely the opposite!!! Hope you're having a good Friday evening x

Hey Nikki - sorry to hear you're having to give up the love nest, but going back to your old group is def good (I did that at the end of last year and the weight has been slowly and steadily coming off since then rather than going up and up!) There's always lots of help and support on here :)...

Capricorn - do the herrings in rollmops have bones / skin??? (I'm really funny - if I find a fish bone I can't eat any more). Sorry to hear the loss wasn't as much as you hoped Laura - here's to next week I'm sure it'll be better for you x

Hi, Slimming world is excellent - IMHO it has taught me how to eat like an average "healthy" person would rather than starving / bingeing. Again, in my opinon I think it is easier than a points system just because I can base my meals around free foods and just add extras and treats later. Loads...

Sounds like a good plan ally :) fingers crossed that'll come off and more next week x

Hi ally, Really sorry that you're feeling so disappointed. * week can affect loss for some people some of the time. In our group it's a mixture - some people put on even though they've been 100%, some still lose, and some find that TOTM involves a lot of cravings (maybe for more carbs) which...

Lovely dress - hope you have a great night out, and pictures def!!! x

That's brilliant! Does your consultant save the slimmer of the week certificate if the person isn't in group? In ours, people who stay get the basket, but the certificate goes to the person who has lost the most (even if they don't stay). You never know :) Well done x

Wow - great losses everyone and hope the consultant event goes well snuggle, and your weekend isn't too mad! Well I lost 3.5lb on my 1/2 fishy week, got SOW and OH and I won the raffle :) That's on the back of a 3lb loss last week, so I'm really pleased (and surprised). Think I might be off to...

Thanks JJ - menu looks good and I do feel very lucky :) Do you go to group yourself or weigh at home? I'm sure there'll be plenty of awards in your future. Night night x

Thanks :) I think I might eat it as much as I can, but not sure OH can cope with much more, lol, although he is now 1/2 pound to target so the motivation is there x

Aww...poor kitty :( no reason why SW can't be great for cats too - they could do a fishy week :) Well done on the pound! It's def in the right direction. i was a lucky girl and got 3.5 this week. Really happy. I think it was the 10 portions of superfree per day - I was too full to eat any...

Mmm yummy fish cakes :) Well done JJ - sounds like you've done really well today avoiding all that temptation. I'm a happy bunny - replied to you in Capricorn's diary but to recap I lost 3 1/2 and got my award, SOW and OH and I won the raffle :) It's all good. Have a great evening x

Hey all, Hope everyone has had a good day? Thanks for thinking of me Judy - I did "half" a fish week really but the results are in. I'm finally back from weigh in and.........I got 3 1/2 pounds and therefore my 2 1/2 stone (this time) award. I also got SOW, and OH and I won the raffle, lol. So...

Ooh congrats on the interviews and good luck :) x

Hurrah :) well done that's great x

No problem :) loads of luck and keep us posted x

Well done Judy - really nice to "meet you" properly and will also be checking in to your diary. Have a great evening and well done on staying focused x

Wow - you can really tell. Well done Capricorn you're doing great :) Thanks for doing that and for the weigh in wishes... Right, I'm off to bed - got a very busy day of patients and paperwork tomorrow, and def need my beauty sleep :) goodnight x

Hey :) I always buy my countdown by cheque (and have paid for a single class and my hi fi bars by cheque too, lol). Can you ring your consultant and ask? x

It's an urgh gross, lol. I was wondering what a buttered brazil was - it was the brazil bit that put me off. I could probably cope with the caramel coating and discard the nut :) x

I WANT to see the pics (spits dummy on the floor....then goes and picks it up again because the landlord is coming round on Sunday and I haven't got time to tidy again!) I'll keep trying - I'm probably pressing the wrong button or something. JJ - I'll be hunting for your diary too :) I find...

Sorry you're feeling frustrated with the scales, but even from one day to the next they can fluctuate wildly (I once changed nearly a stone from one evening to the next...) Hang in there - you can do it! Hope you've had a good day x

Really sorry to hear that - I'll keep you all in my prayers xxx

Urgh, lol :) x

Congratulations on the great loss too :) x

Welcome :) It really is great on here and there's always loads of help and support, in good times and in more difficult times (I've found my virtual kicks up the bum very helpful, lol). Loads of luck for the rest of your week and there's always someone who can answer any questions :) x

Loads of luck - I think it's the best way of eating ever and hope you agree :) x

It definitely sounds like you made the best of a bad situation. Hope you feel better soon and I doubt it will make much of a difference to your overall loss hon x

Well done! That's a fantastic loss :) x

That's fantastic! I really wish I'd found SW much earlier in life. What a happy and healthy future ahead for Matthew :) x

I can't speak for you, or for WW really as I haven't done it, but I did South Beach (very restrictive) and actually put a few stone back on when I stopped. I am now a SW fanatic, and have continued to lose steadily, and much more "happily" on SW. My cousin does WW and she actually eats pretty...

Congratulations :) hope the side effects calm down for you soon though :( x

It's very frustrating when it's slow but hang in there - it WILL happen. Our group suggested drinking lemon in hot water in the morning (and as much as you can during the day) and there were some bigger losses. Scan bran is def a good one, and I swear by fruit and yoghurt for breakfast. If...

LOL - that made me chuckle. Poor you. I wonder if you should syn it ;) Well I'm quite pleased with my week but the scales will tell on Thursday....been doing a superfree (10 per day) challenge and I've not gone off plan at all (yes really!) I think the 5 weeks to the wedding might be upping...

Unfortunately I can't see you piccies :( not sure why - maybe I've not posted enough or something. Have a great evening and as my consultant likes to say "keeeeeeeep slimming" (must be said in manically optimistic and very nice way) x

Well done everyone on fantastic losses!!! I'm hoping my fishy(ish) loss will be good on Thurs. I know I keep going on but I think I will def have to do a full week after all this exciting news x

Mmm...chickpea dahl, lol. Sounds like you're doing really well with a lot of temptation! Hope you're having a great day despite the rubbish weather x

Hang in there - you're doing great. Let us know how weigh in went and if there is anything we can do to help motivate you x

Well done that's brilliant Emma-Louise! I'm the same it sounds like - setting my target just inside the BMI and just waiting to see what it'll be like. When I get 2 1/2 pounds more off, I'll be the lightest I've been since I was about 12 years old, and I have no idea what the future holds past...

Me too :) it's all very exciting. Just persuaded OH to have Salmon for tea, and it's going to be Prawn Rogan Josh for tomorrow, lol x

Off to work now but thought I'd say good morning and have a good day (it's a bit miserable here weather wise). Be careful with those resistance bands, lol. I nearly took my head off with one once....... :) x

Hey :) I don't keep an online diary because I know I couldn't keep up to date with it. Life can be very hectic. I love checking on here as much as I can though because the support is brilliant and everyone is lovely. I do love my group as well (I'm now the weigh in lady, hurrah). I totally...

Thanks :) it's gone on and off over a few years but I'm determined to get to my goal this time x

Well done!!! Oh....I'm even MORE tempted now with only 6wks to the big day. Oh hang on....5 weeks.....argh!!! Fish here I come x

Hey :) I echo what other people have said. Jeans can make a big difference, as can what you eat / drink / do before weigh in. It is disheartening to get on the scales and see a gain (and I'm not so calm when it's me) but really when you know you've stuck to it, it can only be a blip. I think...

Hey :) I've really enjoyed reading your diary. Well done on the losses so far! It's great to see how you fit SW in with your life, still allow yourself treats, but have fantastic results x

Hey there :) Just found your diary and thought I'd say hi! I can identify with what you've written about wanting to lose the weight to feel better about yourself. I wish I'd done it when I was younger, but was in my early twenties when I finally decided I'd had enough of my nearly 20 stone...

IMHO I would say use the 350ml of skimmed milk as a HExA, especially if you aren't likely to use it otherwise as it's important we get our calcium etc. I remember my consultant saying in the past that you have to be careful of quantities and syrups, but as you've synned them up, it should be...

Costa Coffee Iced Caramel Latte, Skimmed 1 primo 7 Syns on Extra Easy Original 7 Syns Green 7 Syns Costa Coffee Iced Cinnamon Latte, Skimmed 1 primo 7 Syns on Extra Easy Original 7 Syns Green 7 Syns I don't think I'd "officially" count the 6 syns as a HExA but...

Starbucks Iced Caffe Latte, Skimmed Milk 1 tall 7 Syns on Extra Easy Original 7 Syns Green 7 Syns Starbucks Iced Tazo Chai Tea Latte, Skimmed Milk 1 tall 8½ Syns on Extra Easy Original 8½ Syns Green 8½ Syns Hi, I'd imagine you could take 6 syns off this (as long...

I'd agree with the others - if I make chilli, spag bol or a tomato based curry I put loads of grated carrot in with onions, peppers etc. It makes it lovely and thick, and you can't taste it anyway. Most recently, I have been cutting up loads of roasted veg and putting it through rice. Not only...

I totally agree with the previous comments - before SW it wouldn't have been one evening off track, it would probably have been all the time without a second thought. You still made loads of better choices during the day that would make such a difference to your health. Try to draw a line...

Well done that's great :) x

Hey Tishy, I've got everything crossed for you. Make sure you let us know how you get on. Just a suggestion - try not to put too much emphasis on the number on the scale from week to week though. One girl this week at our class lost 1lb in her first week, but decided to stick with it, and...

Hey :) Think a diary is a really good idea - the support on here is great and I always keep on track better if I have to admit (to myself as well as others) what I've eaten. I don't know what you're eating atm but I'd def suggest you have your syns so that you don't feel deprived, and go to...

I'd say def go back to slimming world. I used to be a south beacher but now am a true slimming world advocate, telling anyone who'll listen how great it is (I should be on commission!). The plan is so flexible with life, especially extra easy, and if you stick to it, you will definitely feel...

Wow that's amazing :) more inspiration for a fishy week! x

From another Libran - what goes around comes around. Rude man! Some people are just so insensitive. He probably thought he was doing you a favour, grrrr..... :( Congrats on your fab loss x

Lol - sounds like I've got no excuse :) I'll try and persuade OH to look at the losses on here, and sign up for at least 1 meal a day a la fish! Congrats again on the fantastic loss. Do we get any hints about how your current week is going????? x

I had that thought about Josie too!!! I just asked my OH if I was bigger than her, and he said "of course not". To me, she looks much smaller than me! I went to buy a pair of size 14 trousers yesterday (14 omg - I used to be a 26/28) and was waiting for the woman at the checkout to say "are you...

Hey all, I've been lurking, and following the thread with interest :) been trying to throw some fish in this week, and may try a full week although I'll have to cook different for everyone else on some meals! Well done to everyone for all the ideas and inspiration x

Loads of luck Carthago - I'm sure you can do it x

Hey Capricorn, Well done on a fantastic loss :) that is soooooo brilliant and well deserved! 1/3 of the way there is awesome. Well my week of challenges is going well so far, although OH commented last night that it feels at times that we are "eating for the sake of eating" to get the 10...

Hi Kazlet, For extra easy it should be superfree foods (e.g. pretty much all fruit and veg excluding things like potatoes, peas, parsnips and sweetcorn) which cover 1/3 of your plate. The remaining 2/3 should be free on either red, green or both (like quorn / eggs). They don't have to be super...

Hang in there hon - it is really frustrating when it stops. I was losing and gaining the same pound over the last four weeks, but then on Thursday at weigh in I suddenly dropped 3lbs! Stick with it, and I'm sure it will happen for you. Take care, I'll be thinking of you x

It's definitely normal :) Loads of luck in your first week and hope you enjoy it x

Resist! Is there anything else in the house you can have??? How many syns is a kebab? Maybe if the craving is too bad you could share it with someone, and have loads of salad? x

Loads of people at group say that they eat more than they ever did - it's just more healthy and balanced. One girl this week was really worried about her first week, and she lost 8lbs. Not everyone gets such big losses in the first week, but some do even though they're eating more :) x

Hi to you both :) it's great on here; everyone is so supportive. Loads of luck and hope you enjoy the plan x

Thanks everyone! The wedding is 3rd September so I'm sticking to plan as best I can until then :) Hope everyone is having a great weekend x

Loads of luck for weigh in tomorrow Capricorn - I'll be "tuning" in to see how you got on :) x