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    Mango Lassi and KTC Chicken Mix Syns?

    kfc is high try the sw one you make yourself-its in recipes
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    birds eye inspirations parsley and thyme

    does anyone know syns in this please?
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    ww salad cream

    doeas anyone know syn value for ww salad cream style dressing?
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    heck

    how many syns in hecks square sausages?Please
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    Just for fun

    prison
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    Mother's Day

    morrisons are doing packs of fruit etc-all wrapped up for less than a tenner
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    Just for fun

    dog
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    This or That

    salad smart or casual?
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    Just for fun

    yogurt
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    A Catalogue of Indian Recipes (Bhuna, Jalfrezi, Balti, Madras, Korma and many more)

    Thanks Kay, will bear your advice in mind-didn't expect them to free though. No rush on the goan recipe but would be nice to have it.Have you tried the koko coconut milk in any of your recipes? Been using it instead of the tinned one as lots for hexa.Curries are not as thick but taste lovely and...
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    A Catalogue of Indian Recipes (Bhuna, Jalfrezi, Balti, Madras, Korma and many more)

    Madras but using beef. Also just put the onion bhaji up ready to bake later. Will also do the Bombay potato as my brother's coming over and he doesn't like rice. Have you tried Shan Tikkiya kabab masala mix and the chappi kabab mix?He bought them as well.My sw account isn't working -apparently...
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    A Catalogue of Indian Recipes (Bhuna, Jalfrezi, Balti, Madras, Korma and many more)

    sent hubby out to buy curry leaves and he bought fresh ones. They are lovely but the bag is so big they will go off before I use them. I'm assuming it would be best to freeze them-is that right?
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    Vibration plate (wobble boards)

    I love mine -use it every day. Certainly helps tone you up. I have wooden floors and no problems with it.Check out which one you buy fi#rst(reviews etc) as some are known for breaking down etc
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    Is tomato purée syn free 2014???

    free as long as no oil in it-check cos I got caught by not checking ingredients
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    SLOW COOKER RECIPES

    Jambalaya in a Slow Cooker Syns – 4 FOR THE WHOLE THING Serves - 6 Ingredients 5 skinless chicken breasts diced 8 sainsburys BGTY Cumberland sausages sliced 250g uncooked prawns 200g celery diced 1 large onion diced 1 pepper diced 2 tins 400g tinned tomatos 250 ml chicken stock...
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    SLOW COOKER RECIPES

    sticky drumsticks 1.6kg (3 1/2 lb) chicken drumsticks, skin removed 100ml (4 fl oz) soy sauce 4 tablespoons sweetener 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 (600g) jar passata 1. Place drumsticks in a slow cooker. In a medium bowl, stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and passata. Pour sauce over...
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    This is free!!!

    Iceland posh grub chicken breast stuffed with tikka
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    Just for fun

    show
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    completly syn free snacks.

    Frozen slices of pineapple are like lollies.Frozen slices banana nice too. Make syn free jelly-syn free squash made up to 1/2 pint with diet lemonadeand boiled water .Gelatine/agar sachet made up as directed. Mix bothtogether when squash mix has cooled and place in fridge with fruit to set...
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    A Catalogue of Indian Recipes (Bhuna, Jalfrezi, Balti, Madras, Korma and many more)

    Kay, thanks for all these-have tried quite a few-favourite is biryani with boiled egg added . Wondered if you have a chicken goan recipe that would be sw friendly.Thanks=can't find one to adapt.x
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    Pete's Recipe Book

    just made the peanut curry-lush even my fussy teenager LOVED IT-THANKS Pete.x
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    CURRY RECIPE THREAD

    don.t know what happened-did have coloured boxes on the original one I was given
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    CURRY RECIPE THREAD

    thai green chicken curry 54g/1lb boneless, skinless chicken 2 cloves garlic 2 shallots 2.5cm/1in piece root ginger 1 green chilli 1 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp salt 1 lime 2 x 14g/0.5oz packs fresh coriander 2 level tsp cornflour...
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    CURRY RECIPE THREAD

    thai green chicken curry 54g/1lb boneless, skinless chicken 2 cloves garlic 2 shallots 2.5cm/1in piece root ginger 1 green chilli 1 tsp coriander...
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    CURRY RECIPE THREAD

    kumbai curry Serves: 4 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Syns per serving: FREE FREE FREE 2 tsp peeled andfinely grated ginger 110g/4oz onion, peeled and finely grated 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed Fry Light 500g/1lb 2oz large button mushrooms...
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    CURRY RECIPE THREAD

    Beefkofta curry Serves: 4 Syns per serving: Free on Original and Extra Easy, 12 Syns on Green Ingredients: 700g/1lb 8oz extra-lean minced beef 2 tsp peeled and finely grated ginger 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 2 tsp crushed fennel seeds 1 tsp ground...
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    sw honeycomb 3.5 syns

    yes but careful not to overcook as can burn easily-as I found out first time lolx
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    sw honeycomb 3.5 syns

    This isn't my recipe it has been adapted from a Jamie Oliver one.People were asking for it onanother thread so thought I would do another post in case someone missed it 3.5 syns! 5 tbsp granulated sweetner 2 tbsp honey-3 syns 1 tsp bicarb of soda 0.5syn Put sweetner and honey into a large...
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    Instant chocolate pudding and only 2 syns

    honeycomb 3.5 syns! 5 tbsp granulated sweetner 2 tbsp honey-3 syns 1 tsp bicarb of soda 0.5syn Put sweetner and honey into a large saucepan and heat gently, stirringall the time, until sweetner has dissolved. Bring to the boil and bubble gently for 5mins. Stir in the bicarb- mix will bubble...
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    aldi smoked mackerel

    thanks all. Messaged Cat who also put it in her recipe thread and she put it through ther syns calcualtor and contacted syns on line whom confirmed that only the plain chilled Aldi almare brand is free
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    aldi smoked mackerel

    I've been told thT Aldi smoked mackerel is free.Has anyone else confirmed this -I looked at syns online but it's not there.I thought all smoked mackerel was synned.
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    morrisons eat smart baked baked beans

    are no longer free 420 g can are now 1.5 14.5 1.5. posted cos not sure if you know
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    louisedan diary

    Feels strange today. Nothing left to arrange and back to work tomorrow. Everyone feeling lost really.
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    louisedan diary

    thanks lynne. Been baking all day and most of it is sw to minimise the damage I 've already done ( but keeping that a secret in case they won't try it!)
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    Frozen yoghurt...help please

    I bought a slush mug which freezes them in about 10-15 mins.I prefer the activia snack pots in them but have a look on Firebox/amazon for one as they are pretty cheap and a godsend for a aquick frozen dessert.
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    Puffed wheat help please

    the mag did say, a few issues ago, that you could have 42g as a hex b as well as the old quantity in the book.
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    Does everyone here have 2 A choices on red/green?

    I have one hex a as milk throughout the day/cheese and vary 1 hexb. In the evening at 9pm I have a kelloggs friut and fibre chocolate hexb and 200ml oatily chocolate milk as a lovely daily treat while watching tv and means I can use syns on something other than chocolate.
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    Syns in Quaker oats golden syrup porridge

    I get it(Da vinci) from the low carb megastore on line-just google low carb stores.It not cheap but last ages . Can use it in drinks like coffee/milk or in baking.Made from splenda -no cals or carbsor sugar.They also do Josephs sugar free maple syrup which is lush and syn free too.
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    louisedan diary

    funeral arranged for Tuesday afternoon. It seems like forever. Everything ready apart from food which we are doing between us.Will have more time after then to post I hope.
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    Prevention / Cures for Mouth Ulcers

    as well as the salt rinse, brushing your teeth with bicarbonate of soda is good too!
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    best way to use syns on chocolate?

    I have 200 ml oatily chocoalte milk(hexa or 100ml is 3 syns if not using as hex)heated as hot chocolate and have a kelloggs milk chocolate fibre plus(hexb or 5.5syns if not using as hexb) at 9pm every night for a huge chocolate fix and no syns.
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    bad news

    thank you everyone for your support. Definately in better place with no pain.Thank you again .x
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    bad news

    Mil passed away Thurday night. We were all with her so at least it wasn't in the middle of the night on her own.Lots going on with arrangements etc and sorting our heads out.Will post when in a stronger frame of mind. Thanks all for the support and comments x
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    louisedan diary

    Mil passed away Thurday night. We were all with her so at least it wasn't in the middle of the night on her own.Lots going on with arrangements etc and sorting our heads out.Will post when in a astronger frame of mind.
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    My amazing husband DID IT

    wonderful-helped me just reading this today x
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    bad news

    thanks everyone . Happy Holidays my thoughts are with you.x
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    New HiFi bars

    not fussed-sickly and artificial-fibre plus much nicer!
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    Tomorrows going to pot - how point it all?

    see- not as bad as you thought-probably well within your weekly quota or just use flexi syns.
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    bad news

    Called back to hospital .MIL very ill and not expected to be here next week. Very scary and upsetting.Sorry its a miserable post but not much good at moment. Will be on and off for while. If I haven't answered anyone I appologise-not being rude but other things on my mind at the moment.
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    Easiyo yogurt

    Only ever made Easiyo. What do I do to make it from fresh yoghurt?
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    louisedan diary

    Called back to hospital .MIL very ill and not expected to be here next week. Very scary and upsetting.Sorry its a miserable post but not much good at moment. Will be on and off for while.
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    fibre plus bexb

    I have one every night as hexb.Buy them in bulk so always got a stock. Had 18 boxes for the price of 6-saved £22!
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    Easiyo yogurt

    I haven't tried that- I'll have to experiment next time I pick some packs up-not sure if your a good or bad example.LOL X
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    Blooming husband

    join the club(sorry!)
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    1/3 superfree rule interpretation - anyone know definitively?

    back to common sense then!
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    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    yes-I have one most nights as a hexb with a cup of oatily choc milk warmed up(hexa). I bought 18 packs for the price of 6 last week and saved £22
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    Countdown to holidays - the return journey

    least you know-and can start again. Thats the hardest part and you've done it. Nice to have you back.
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    louisedan diary

    depending on traffic 1-1.5 hrs and back again. Takes most of the night!
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    scared the postie.

    No postie today!Think Ive scared him off?
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    Extra Easy Moving House

    good luck . I keep tins toms and other veg so always sf there if nothing fresh left. Syn free noodles always handy too.
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    louisedan diary

    hopefully not but the problem is she lives in LLanelli so its still a trip to make she she's ok when she getsout.Refusing to stay with anyone so twice the work travelling.Still I'd want to be in my house too.
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    Chinese starter help!

    do you have access to sw online?If you do ,go into useful features and there are loads of guides for eating out and the best choices to make.
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    Advice needed

    Sent you message with the details on,Ermintrude
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    Tomorrows going to pot - how point it all?

    ask them whats in it and how they cooked it and try to work it out from there. Explain why or they'll think your mad.You can use flexible syns if you need to as well. LOL at Starlight-I thought you'd put a ww post here as well until I started reading your post.
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    Puddings scanbran

    its a sticky under slimming world recipes.I don't know how to do links sorry.
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    Unthoughtful people!

    now you should know they are only thinking of what's best for you come weigh in.
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    He's decided he doesn't love me anymore

    thinking of you x
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    Tinned mackerel, ever a healthy extra?

    yes they are fine unless in oil.
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    Easiyo yogurt

    waste not want not!Brill you tried x
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    RANT!

    any children or elderly in the house. Our council will prioritise you if you do. Sending cyber luck in the hope everything:bighug: will change.
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    Tinned mackerel, ever a healthy extra?

    there is no mention of tinned mackerel in the current list but you can have 57 g fresh mackerel. You used to be able to have 85g tinned in tomato sauce/brine but that was at the turn of the century(sounds old doesn't it?)
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    Puddings scanbran

    if you do a minimins google we put loads of ideas on thread last week. Some of them were fab.x
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    Easiyo yogurt

    can't you use it in cooking or something like a sauce?
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    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    asda-Kelloggs fibre plus usually 1 pack is £1.89, offer is 3 packs for £2.
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    scared the postie.

    I 'm still giggling at the look on his face!
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    Sugar tax - would it bother you?

    None of it will help reduce obesity etc but its an easy way to raise cash from taxes as people tend to argue less if they give a reason to tax something. Its like petrol-everyone still uses their cars and they keep putting taxes on petrol using the environment as an excuse.
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    Easiyo yogurt

    I put the sweetener in first cos it is bitter otherwise.Stick with it cos it is good yoghurt. Use less water if you like it thicker-make sure you are filling it to the first line not the second-makes huge difference in consistency.
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    scared the postie.

    Not just because I have not showered yet and look like a Yeti's playmate but cos I forgot I had let the skinks(lizards who look like snakes but have legs-really pretty and loving) out.They had crawled onto my head and were so quiet I forgot about them. Well, I answered the door to a horrified...
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    Easiyo yogurt

    ITS LUSH. Have you tried the icecream?Its like real icecream and is 3 syns for 100g.
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    He's decided he doesn't love me anymore

    Hold on in there-you can and will get through this.He is the one who will miss out-not just with you but with the little one. You will be the one he turns to and that idiot will miss out big time in the future.We are here if you need us.
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    louisedan diary

    yes nice Mam had date but its at Glangwili(Carmarthen) so going to be difficult travelling between the 2 hospitals.Still at least its a start in the right direction,
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    Countdown to holidays - the return journey

    thats great-you need to have your head in gear to be successful.Nice to have you back.
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    fibre plus bexb

    3 packs for£2-usually£1.89 each- at Asda
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    louisedan diary

    Mam been given a date in October so just waiting and looking after her. Mil just been told the news but I don't think it has sunk in or maybe she doesn't realise how soon it could be as she is talking about things some time away. I hope she will be there then but its very hard to accept at the...
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    Trying to write a letter of complaint...

    Put it in writing even if you do phone them-its easy to loose records of a phone call.
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    I reached target today!! I finally did it!!!!

    I'm jealous and thrilled at the same time. Really happy for cos you've worked so hard and been really helpful to all of us.GO GIRL GO!:happy096::happy036::0clapper::banana dancer::banana dancer::banana dancer::banana dancer::banana dancer:
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    Advice needed

    I'm on levothyroxine too and having an under active thyroid does affect your weight.It certainly does mine. Peeps think that once your on the tabs everything will be fine and your weight will return to normal. Well it doesn't!You will loose weight on sw but it can take time. My levels alter all...
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    Unthoughtful people!

    To the M&S shop assistant who measured me for a anew bra this morning. I can't help it if this is the size I thought fitted me. Ok so it is 4 cup sizes out and the back accorging to youy is too big. I am not trained in these matters and did my best. Please do not sniff down your nose at me and...
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    Blooming husband

    PMSL:whoopass:
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    Blooming husband

    threaten him with a different type of club..
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    Blooming husband

    thats something fatbellygutbucket would do to me and then make the excuse that he was trying to put me off choc cos he knows I hate orange clubs.
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    How do I?

    I must be thick cos I haven't got a clue who it is....
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    new rule?

    Wonder if it will be said anywhere else. The new regional boss used to say things like this when she was a con according to other girls in the group so it may be her views she's passing on.
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    Brother in law very ill

    your right to keep pushing-very similar thing as you described with your brother has just happened to my family.
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    new rule?

    pmsl-stop monkeying about(sorry!)
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    new rule?

    to be fair,my con seemed quite suprised she had been told to tell us. I had the feeling that she felt it was up to us which way round to do it.
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    Brother in law very ill

    any news?
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    Mince, How often do you eat it??

    I would but 100g not bad size portion
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    Can anyone check if there are syns in theses?

    steaks not on syns on line
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    Mince, How often do you eat it??

    yes-seems to be the average.
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    Extra Easy success express

    in class con said to snack only on sf.
  102. L

    new rule?

    Thats what I thought but I'm suprised they are making it official when they say its superfree.
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    Brother in law very ill

    hope he will be ok
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    Mince, How often do you eat it??

    Co-op, Lean Beef Steak Mince, 12% Fat, 250g pack, chilled, 100g 3 3 9½ Morrisons, Lean Minced Steak, 500g pack, chilled, 100g 3 3 9½ Tesco, Lean Steak Mince, Less Than 12% Fat, 800g pack, chilled, 100g 3 3 9½ Morrisons, Lean Minced Steak, 500g pack, frozen, 100g 1½ 1½ 8½ Sainsbury's, Lean...
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    Can anyone check if there are syns in theses?

    is this it?Love Life Peppered Mackerel Fillets, twin pack, chilled, 120g serving ½ ½ 15 Really suprised
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    low low slices

    42g or 2 slices. I love lowlow
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    new rule?

    My cons boss told her last week a new "rule" regarding superfree food. They now want us to have sf as a starter not dessert if we don't incorporate it into the main meal as we would eat less if we did. Eg you may have a slice of melon for starters to leave room for the main course but you would...
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    Extra Easy success express

    Be careful though cos I was doing same as you and not counting higher syns and my con told me that I was slowing down my losses as my proportions were wrong and out of sync with my syns.
  109. L

    Mince & Potato - any1 have SW friendly recipe?

    thats right-silly me I assumed we assumed we were talking ee.
  110. L

    help! am I right?

    trying to come between us. lol.x
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    Bad day

    sorry I missed your thread somehow!Just wanted to send cyber hugs cos its terrible when we loose our friends.:cry::hug99:
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    How do I?

    pmsl.x
  113. L

    help! am I right?

    sorry Ermie-bad day today.X
  114. L

    louisedan diary

    My mother has to go back in to hospital now for glaucoma (?)operation.
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    How do I?

    frightened to post now....
  116. L

    help! am I right?

    Confused now-didn't I say that?
  117. L

    Mince & Potato - any1 have SW friendly recipe?

    I 've made this one too and it its lovely.
  118. L

    Arr Matey!

    why was the mermaid upset? Cos the sea weed. cant think of any pirate jokes only sea ones!
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    Brother in law very ill

    hope you are all ok.x
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    help! am I right?

    Duh-misread it! 100g is 16.5 syns. so 50g would be 8 syns(rounded down ) so a 40g pack would be 6.5 -7 syns? Brain in the bin today!
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    help! am I right?

    how much is in a pack?
  122. L

    help! am I right?

    wonder if there's a mistake on the pack cos their ordinary sausage casserole is 7 syns as well.
  123. L

    Unthoughtful people!

    He tries but doesn't get it poor lamb.x
  124. L

    Thank you Welsh tigger

    Asda like you said!
  125. L

    Mince & Potato - any1 have SW friendly recipe?

    Tesco have extra lean beef mince and Asda have el pork mince at the moment
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    Unthoughtful people!

    Dearest girls on minimins,I really have to let you know that you are really rubbing my nose in it when you complain about your otherhalves not doing things to your satisfaction.You need to spend a day at my squatt where Fatbellygutbucket watches me ironing and then has the nerve to inform me...
  127. L

    Syn value plz

    I've posted some values above so yes they seem to vary and no basic one on the site.
  128. L

    help! am I right?

    nor me!
  129. L

    Thank you Welsh tigger

    finally managed to find my Primula light. Original post wouldn't allow me to send you thanks so I thought I 'd let everyone know you helped me.
  130. L

    Unthoughtful people!

    brings cakes into work cos they say I must eat one cos ITS THEIR BL&&DY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!
  131. L

    Syn value plz

    posted these as a guide Waitrose, Pesto Alla Genovese, jar, 1 level tbsp 3 3 3 Dress Italian, Pesto, Classic Tomato, 1 level tbsp 2 2 2 Rosie's, Pesto & Pasta Sauce, Basil, jar, 180g jar 28½ 28½ 28½ Rosie's, Pesto & Pasta Sauce, Basil, jar, 1 level tbsp 2½ 2½ 2½
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    Syn value plz

    Basic, Creme fraiche, reduced fat, per 100ml 8 8 8 Basic, Creme fraiche, reduced fat, 1 level tbsp 1½ 1½ 1½ Basic dried pasta,gammon, mushrooms free as long as no oil/butter etc added What Pesto are you using?
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    help! am I right?

    Season & Shake Lemon & Dill Salmon, dried, 18g pack 3 3 3 Season & Shake Mediterranean Chicken, dried, 33g pack 5 5 5 Season & Shake Paprika Chicken, dried, 24g pack 3½ 3½ 3½ Season & Shake Rustic Chicken, dried, 33g pack 5 5 5 found this on another post and luckily saved it.Would think its the...
  134. L

    Countdown to holidays - the return journey

    Just come back myself ,I hope everything is ok. You know where we are if you need us. x
  135. L

    this house is making my boy poorly

    good luck x
  136. L

    2 new family members

    lol at fluffy!They are cute-just got to make sure they don't come out at the same time as the bearded dragons or they'll get eaten. I love lizards.
  137. L

    Mince & Potato - any1 have SW friendly recipe?

    yes as long as you use extra lean mince.
  138. L

    Extra Easy success express

    it can really help, if you've been naughty, to help you get back on track and to limit the damage done before weigh in.
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    this house is making my boy poorly

    Thats what I was thinking but not all landlords are as accomodating as they should be. Hope yours will do something. CAB tend to be good with this type of thing.Not sure how you stand legally but they could tell you. Good luck and hope the little one is better soon.
  140. L

    2 new family members

    Micky and Molly,two Berber skinks. Really loving and friendly .Getting like a zoo here.
  141. L

    Baking a birthday cake.....

    facebook has a slimming world cake lady who is good for most questions re baking- if thats any use for the future.
  142. L

    Tomato puree

    thats what I do or whizz tin chopped toms in processor if likely to need it more than once.
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    Mince & Potato - any1 have SW friendly recipe?

    dry fry extra lean mince with onion (and mushrooms if liked).Season well and add spoon beef bovril.When cooked drain juices etc.(Add pint water and some gravy granules if want gravy with it and cook until thickened). Serve with boiled potataoes or place pots(sliced/ mashed on top of meat in an...
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    Stuffing

    from sw website: 2 large onions 2 garlic cloves a handful each of fresh parsley, thyme, sage & tarragon 1 lemon salt and freshly ground black pepper Peel and chop the onions and garlic. Chop the parsley, thyme, sage and tarragon. Grate the lemon zest, cut the lemon in half and squeeze out the...
  145. L

    Stuffing

    breadcrumbs from your hexb, chopped onion thyme chopped or dried or sage chopped or dried. beat egg and pour into combined ingredients. mix well. stuff meat/roll into balls and cook.
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    Extra Easy success express

    as already said,change the proportion of free to sf. bacon,egg,loads toms,mushrooms,bns chips. small j. potato,meat,huge salad of all sf veg and fruit.
  147. L

    Hello and waves to anyone who remembers me!

    nice to have you back on the wagon
  148. L

    marrow ideas

    550 g (1 1/4 lb) marrow, peeled and halved lengthways 175 g (6 oz) aubergine/potato, cubed 2 parsnips, peeled and diced 2 carrots, diced 100 g (4 oz) swede, peeled and diced 100 g (4 oz) turnip, peeled and diced 15 ml (1 tbsp) chopped fresh parsley small tin tomatoes whizzed or15 ml (1 tbsp)...
  149. L

    marrow ideas

    medium-sized marrow 1 small onion 200 g (7 oz) minced beef extra lean 100 g syn free pork sausage meat or 100 g extra lean minced beef 1 tbsp chopped parsley 1 tbsp chopped chives 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce salt and pepper 1 egg 250 ml cheese sauce(optional But adds lots of syns) method 1...
  150. L

    Snack ideas?

    :eating::feedtroll:cottage cheese wrapped in slices of meat eg ham/chicken. baby tomatoes. sw dips and crudites.
  151. L

    Snack ideas?

    boiled eggs wrapped in bacon and cooked in oven. Can add syn free sausage meat(eg joe's or squeezed from syn free sausage) and wrap bacon round the sausage meat. crab sticks/cockles. syn free sw quiche synfree frittata. pasta salad-made into small containers and kept in fridge. sw scrambled eggs...
  152. L

    Healthy Extras, a few questions please

    I have a glass of oatily chocolate milk(200ml hexa) heated as a amug of hot choc and a kelloggs chocolate fibre plus(hexb) at 9pm every night as a treat. Gives me something to look forward to. Lush
  153. L

    Mexican night!

    make your own-not hard and syn free.
  154. L

    Trapped Miners

    A Welshman stood at the golden gate, his head was bent and low. He meekly asked the man of fate, The way that he should go. 'What have you done' St. Peter said 'To gain admission here?' 'I merely mined for coal' he said, 'for many and many a year.' St. Peter opened wide the gate, And softly...
  155. L

    Trapped Miners

    Someone left a card at the scene with that poem.Touches me everytime.
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    Trapped Miners

    terrible news for all the families. My prayers are for them now.
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    Work

    can't fault her for that!
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    Help!

    hope it helps.
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    Mexican night!

    Basic, Lager, basic, Premium, 250ml 7½ 7½ 7½ Basic, Lager, basic, Low alcohol, not more than 1.2% vol, 250ml 2½ 2½ 2½ Basic, Lager, basic, Alcohol free, not more than 0.05% vol, 250ml 2½ 2½ 2½ Basic, Lager, basic, Standard, 250ml 4½ 4½ 4½ Can't find Sol lager anywhere. How are you cooking the...
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    Cous cous

    Worldwide Foods Coriander & Lemon Low Fat Couscous, excluding butter, 100g cooked ee½ r6½ ee½ Worldwide Foods Hot & Spicy Low Fat Couscous, excluding butter, 100g cooked 1 7 1 Worldwide Foods Roasted Vegetable Low Fat Couscous, excluding butter, 100g cooked 1 7 1
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    Help!

    I can't find anything online or in the books for Thai meals. Assuming the noodles were dried then they would be free like the egg and chicken. I would add syns for oil used to cook it and something for the sauce. I'm guessing at something like 6 for the oil or use it as hexb and and few syns...
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    louisedan diary

    thanks girls and lol at fillymum.:8855:
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    Work

    cos no other jobs around
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    Work

    thats why they seem to get away with treating us badly at the moment
  165. L

    louisedan diary

    Had bit of hard time. My mil and dm in hospital. Off sick myself with sprained back and work not exactly nice about it.Fell off wagon big time. Trying to get back on track day at time now.
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    Trapped Miners

    hoping and praying-thats all we can do .Lets hope postive thoughts can work.
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    newbieee

    have a look on the new comers sticky too. Welcome -everyone here is really helpful.:welcome::welcome2::banana dancer::banana dancer::bunnydance:
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    New girl looking for pre prepared stuff

    lots of sticky threads you can look at but make sure the syn values are still current cos I got caught by not double checking with syns on line. Asda-tinned chick pea dahl-free on ee/green Asda extra special lamb shank in rosemary and garlic free-the minted one has a couple of syns. Tesco...
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    Cold meat.. syn or free???

    and avoid processed meats like spam/luncheon meats as they have syns.
  170. L

    Using bicarb to treat cystitis?

    :grouphugg::yuk: feel for you-its horrid!
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    Scan Bran Recipe Thread

    I use a silicon loaf tin but any microwavable dish /bowl would do.
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    Woohoo!!!!!

    :0clapper::banana dancer::banana dancer::banana dancer::banana dancer::banana dancer::bunnydance::clap: fab xx
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    Using bicarb to treat cystitis?

    drink loads of water/tesco cranberry juice drink(the syn free one) as that helps too.
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    Tefal Actifry

    I like the ev olive oil for chips but you don't have to use anything.I often put sausages/burgers in with the chips and then they cook beautifully without anything being added. Done it with just naked chips as well and cooked fine.
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    Asian pears - first fruit dissapointment for ages.

    slimy ,gritty,watery,tasteless cardboardy(?) ,raw potato- tasting pears-sounds lovely!
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    Help needed please.

    it wont be easy but I told them I needed low fat food cos of my gallstones.They did offer me alternatives-salads etc so you could do something similar.It was hard not eating the desserts and having fruit but it helped keep some pounds off.I don't drink alcohol but if you do have shorts with low...
  177. L

    Whats your fave syn foods??

    chicken dhansak 6.5 syns twirl fun size 5 syns
  178. L

    Asian pears - first fruit dissapointment for ages.

    I bought one in Tesco when they were on offer. Made me think of a tasteless watery cardboard-not that I can remember eating any of that!lol x
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    Kenwood prospero

    found this on Slimming eats Squidgy Chocolate Cake Slimming Eats Recipe Serves 4 Extra Easy – 3.5 syns per serving or 2.5 syns when not using the sugar Green – 3.5 syns per serving or 2.5 syns when not using the sugar Original – 3.5 syns per serving or 2.5 syns when not using the sugar...
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    Kenwood prospero

    sw kfc if you got the attachments. I love my prospero-use it most days for sw stuff.
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    Scan Bran Recipe Thread

    curly wurly cake 12 syns all plans unless using scan bran as hexb 4 Scan Bran 2 eggs 5 or 6 tbsp sweetener (to taste) 11g reduced fat hot choc eg sachet Options 26g Curly Wurly bar method 1. Soak the Scan Bran in boiling water to soften. Then drain and mash. 2. Beat the eggs and stir into...
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    Slimmer Recipes

    sounds great
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    Squash people!!!

    freeze em!I cut the sqush into chips etc,dice the swede etc and shove em inthe freezer.Makes meals easier with less prep needed. Often do it with the reduced veg to save some pennies.
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    Hurt my back... Any advice?

    I was told that as well and they want to make sure you haven't slipped a disc.Know how you feel-I'm on the sick with it and feel for you.
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    shyly waving hello

    Trying to come back.Had difficult few months- My mother and MIL in hospitals very far apart,and injured my back big time so not had time or inclination to sw.Trying to get my head into gear to start again. Nice to see lots of "old faces" still here.
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    Ice Cream

    if you want to buy one,Lakeland/qvc do Easi yo icecream mix which you ust add water to. It works out at 3 syns for 100ml but tastes like real ice cream. You don't have to buy their icecream maker just use a thick tuperware type container. Its really lush and 100ml is lots. Easy to do-add water...
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    URGENT SPICE QUESTION PLEASE

    I've never put spicein it as it wasn't in the recipe I was given. I like it.
  188. L

    Primula light .... Healthy extra a????

    I can't find primula light anywhere-anyone give me a clue?
  189. L

    Whats for tea tonight?

    spicey buffalo wings(except I use strips of chicken not wings) salad and syn free dips.
  190. L

    Curry Tonight, any Superfree Ideas please???

    mushrooms-you could make a mushroom bahjie(???)as a side dish.
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    1/3 superfree rule interpretation - anyone know definitively?

    if your con is telling you to have 1/3 sf seperately as well as those included in meals like bolognaise then it seems to me that the meal is no longer extra easy. She has altered it to success express where 2/3 of the meal must be superfree and syns are calculated as per the highest value on the...
  192. L

    PITTA BREAD HELP PLEASE

    is there a Tesco nearby-con said that the wholemeal ones there can be used as a hex b but you need to add 1 syn as well.
  193. L

    Can anyone help...ravioli in tins

    Tesco beef ravioli tinned. free on e/e and green 14 on red.Just checked syns online.
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    Anyoone on fb thats concerned about privacy etc.....

    The problem is that if FB changes its settings then your details can be public until you put your privacy settings back on as sometimes it can accidentally remove your privacy settings.Apparently it happened before and people weren't aware their details were public.You need to recheck your...
  195. L

    Branded Curry Sauce

    lowest I can find is Asda good for you bhuna sauce-12.5 syns for jar so if you use 1/4 jar it would be 3-3.5 syns
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    Branded Curry Sauce

    Glad I'm not the only one with spices taking over.Had to resort to nailing spice shelves on the back of the door as no where else to put them.Dh tells me I'm mad -until he eats the curry.
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    louisedan diary

    wi last night -2lb off. Red seems the way forward.
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    Countdown to holidays - the return journey

    sorry I missed your birthday but penblwydd hapus anyway.Been really busy with mil so speak soon.
  199. L

    The really slow loss team!

    WI last night and lost 2lb so really happy. Red seems to working at the moment.
  200. L

    Harvest morn cereal bars

    are they all hex b?Are they all 2 for a hexb?
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    warning slimming world butchers

    there is article on the sw website as well.
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    The really slow loss team!

    Ive been doing that for 2 months.You need to eat on the plan cos it speeds up your metabolism. If you treat it like ww/calorie counting it will not work. Try eating more before you give up.Remember its long term not a quick fix and thats why it will stay off.
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    The really slow loss team!

    well done Jen, up for a loss now!
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    Countdown to holidays - the return journey

    making me feel old at 48!!
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    Countdown to holidays - the return journey

    have you tried the lady care magnopulse magnets?I have never ever believed in anything alternative and when I was told about these for the menopause I laughed. I was given them as a present and thought I'd prove they didn't work.It apparently takes a amonth or two to be really effective .I wore...
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    Slimming World Website

    thats one of the combinations I tried but refused to work for me- guess the munchkins in the computer are on strike or playing jokes on me.
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    louisedan diary

    Just had an invite from my consultant to go with her to a sw convention to train as a consultant.Apart from the fact I don't have time to do it,I've only been on plan for 6-7 weeks this time and I'm no advert fot the plan. If I can't loose it ,how canI tell others what to do?She even put the...
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    The really slow loss team!

    keep trying -you may have hit a plateau . cos your close to target. Don't give up -keep on plodding. Jenny gave you good advice.Try some superspeedy stuff as well.
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    Slimming World Website

    snap- I tried m&s etc but would only search when I typed in Marks.
  210. L

    Countdown to holidays - the return journey

    It got swamped by Sunday.Nothing wrong-couldn't find it!lol.x
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    The really slow loss team!

    just realised I said FAT forward- freudian slip or what? lol.x HEY STS is not a again so well done. Welcome girls.I've had so much help here-everone is fab. If you need anything just ask. xx
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    louisedan diary

    No good me doing greens-always put on with them. Just did reds- like it was before ee. Enjoyed it.Con told me to do some ee this week so my body doesn't get too used to it. Gave me fast forward in case I want to do a afew days next week but its really restrictive.May try one week of red and ee...
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    The really slow loss team!

    2lb off for me.Con has given me a copy of fat forward in case it goes back on again . If it does I've got to follow it for a day or two a week. Hard going though-not relishing it at all.
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    louisedan diary

    2lb off -just hope it doesn't go back on again this week.
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    louisedan diary

    Wi tonight. Weighed all week(don;t shout getting desperate)( and it said I had lost 4lband was 12 stone 3lb. Weighed today and its gone up to 12 stone 5. Will see later!
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    louisedan diary

    TRIED THE JOINT but would like to know the syns for the beef rib if anyone has tried it. The chicken is a breast with cheese and bacon wrapped over the cheese-lush!
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    The really slow loss team!

    really pleased for you-you deserve it XXX
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    I am going to become a consultant *screeeam*

    Then fact that you are keen and trying to do new things shows you'll be great.Its little things that matter like noticing you've missed someone out if their weight didn't register on her list and remembering what they have said before without them having to repeat it AND NEVER EVER treating them...
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    Tesco Simply Cook Range

    Has anyone bought the beef rib rib in gravy(not the joint which is free)? Any idea how many syns?
  220. L

    Haha sorry just had to share

    me too-dh and dd nick the lot if I don't hide them!
  221. L

    The really slow loss team!

    it may even be down to different water
  222. L

    louisedan diary

    tried the tesco simply cook beef in gravy last night-quite nice. Will have the chicken in cheese and bacon tonight cos its syn free on red and I would usually have to hex the cheesw.
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    Countdown to holidays - the return journey

    well done on the loss. You seem to know what works best for you so maybe just do ee for a change now and then
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    louisedan diary

    Have you searched the sticky? Also joes sausages sell online if that helps.He's not cheap cos you need to buy in bulk but really nice . Maybe someone you know could do a joint order?(for meat-just realised how that sounded lol)
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    Love and best wishes to Bunnylovesalan

    Good luck and happiness. Hope Mr Bunny is rampant and you have lots of baby bunnies in the future. Lol.x
  226. L

    Present advice/suggestions?

    and sun tan lotion. Small battery operated fan. Wet wipes (-bad toilets), small binoculars,camera.
  227. L

    Happy Birthday to me..

    penblwydd hapus
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    louisedan diary

    Just ask him-he does sausages and burgers-both are lovely. Always seems to be making them when I go there as he sells so many!
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    Countdown to holidays - the return journey

    Did the reducing work or did you need the cornflour?
  230. L

    HELP - balsamic in onion gravy

    Ginlin. I am truely and deeply shocked that you could even think about adding wine to anything!Never was a girl so aptly named!
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    louisedan diary

    its lush. Yes I did post about the butcher. You go through the main road in Whitchurch heading for Cardiff,stay on the main road all the way from the Coryton roundabout up to a mini roundabout. Go straight ahead. Follow road and enter shopping area of village. Straight ahead at traffic lights...
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    The really slow loss team!

    Pommette have you tried eating different meals to normal /changing hex s
  233. L

    The really slow loss team!

    HI Lady N.You've come to the right place. I 've been losing the same 2 pounds and putting it back on for a while.Pommette suggested I do diary thread are you doing one?
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    I am a moron!

    it is free .I use it in chutneys too.
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    louisedan diary

    thurs 7 july red bf nectarine lunch frittatta-eggs,baby sweetcorn,onions,mushrooms,bacon,cauliflower apple plum dinner asda wholemeal pitta(hex b) salad,boiled egg asda good for you chicken sizzler(4.5 syns) activia ff snackpot mango mango hex a 350-ml skimmed milk 2nd hexb...
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    The really slow loss team!

    so sorry about the cat.Its not easy but get back on track once you feel up to it. It will only get harder.Sending cyber hugs cos you need them x
  237. L

    Parking and the Police advice

    I appreciate that but the police decide not the fire service. It wouldn't matter if an engine could go through or not-if the police say its an obstruction then it is unless a court decides otherwise.
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