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My dog ..... Henry a Tibetan Terrier. He is 12 going on 7 on his good days (bless him he is a diabetic).

Hi just had to reply..I have a diabetic dog too! Henry was diagnosed a year ago. we have had many ups and downs but he is doing well at the moment (even on reduced insulin). The injections take time to get use to but now Henry actually looks forward to having his "juice" twice a day (the little...

Snap!!!!!

I have just read this thread at the start of a really stressful day at work....and I have a huge grin all over my face! What a wonderful inspiring story Leapfrog, I am so happy for you. Makes my day that little bit better to face....!

Don't be disappointed. Body having a bit of a rest! You are doing so well. (Ps watching Masterchef as I am writing this......lovely Thai food...yum!)

ColJack That is absolutely fantastic! What an inspiration you are......bet you feel good ;0)

1lb off for me tonight. Really pleased as TOTM & after weeks of nothing to shout about due to recently diagnosed under active thyroid and new medication. I have really tried this week & it's paid off. I am a slow loser anyway but got my stone loss award back tonight after months. I feel that...

Snap on the TOTM too - just what I need this week with my U/A thyriod issues playing havoc with my recent weigh ins....sigh.

Reporting in ...... Well not as bad as I thought.....1/2lb on (and last official wi 2 weeks ago), so all the good work over the past few days have paid off. Would really like to loose something next week. I will take ' anything' at the moment!!!!!!!

Thanks Chelle and keep that attitude! I WI at 6pm, not looking forward to it! Have been doing SW for about 18 months now and got down to 9st 12lbs (only a few lbs off target), then the underlying thyroid issue kicked in and since then my weigh has been up & down all over the place...

Oooh Chelle....I am with you there! Plus recently been diagnosed with underactive thyriod and have only been on meds for 7 weeks. Early days, but I am really having difficulty in shifting weight at the moment even thou I am trying to stick to the plan...bit despondent at the moment :-(

Not going to make WI as stuck at work ! Home scales say 1lb on (water retention me thinks/hopes!).

Another wine lover creeping into this thread :party0036: !! But...here's the thing...I find personally, that if I have a drink or two of wine it actually speeds up my weight loss? Anyone else have the same "problem" lol?

1/2lb off for me but getting use to these small losses now (recent new member of the under active thyriod team!).

Rather annoyed! Was on target to achieve at lease 1.5lb loss this week, but Mother Nature (bless her) decided to send me my monthly gift on the morning of weigh-in, so 1lb gain - argh!! Will turn that into a loss next week.....

Classic chicken curry from the Curry Heaven book - a new SW discovery! Yum.

Hello! Really pleased to report 1lb off this week - at last!!! To be honest, I am not a massive eater, but this week just cannot believe how much I've eaten and still had a 1lb loss (could have been more save for a cheeky chinese last weekend!). Just awaiting by bloods results at the moment...

Pleased to report 1lb off for me last night and to be honest, I cannot believe how much I've eaten this week (that's one of my problems I think)! Have a good week all. x

Well....STS this week, but that was after an unexpected 3 course Italian meal the night before WI, so pretty pleased with that. Just back from blood test for UA thyriod and also got a print out of my previous results in December - pretty high reading which explains why I have been feeling awful...

STS for me this week (but that was after an unexpected 3 course Italian Meal via work the night before wi so pretty pleased with that ;-)

Really well done from me too Gero! The most I have ever lost is 3.5lbs - more of a STS to 2lb loser at the best of times (of which there have not been many of late :sigh:). You may want to investigate the after effects of the tablets. I am on a very low start off doseage at the moment and feel...

No problem at all ! I have been so frustrated in following plan with real ups & downs lately. Too right on the meds issue.....would have been nice to have been finally diagnosed months ago when I really knew that things were "not right", still, that sounds the norm for us thyroid issue...

Hello Ladies! I have been following SW plan for a couple of years now but in the last 12 months, my weight loss has been up and down like a yo yo. I have not got that much to loose (about 1 1/2 stones in total), but I have really struggled in the last 12 months. Anyway to get to the point, I...

Thanks Chelle - good luck with your new class too!

Morning All - some fab losses this week. My first weigh in since 15 December (due to class closures over Christmas/New Year and having a New Year holiday in Cornwall) and I am absolutely chuffed to report a tiny 1lb gain! Taking into consideration that just before Christmas I've also been...

SW Cottage Pie with steamed greens.

Pea and Broad Bean soup, 2 mini wholemeal rolls followed by a WW fromage frais with Blackberries - filled me up!

Portion of Mushroom Lasagne warmed up in work microwave (from lastest SW mag) with salad followed by WW yohurt and satsuma. Yummy.

Hi Guys......I am back! First weigh in after Xmas/New Year will be next Thursday 12 Jan. Home scales show sts or a tiny gain but.....and a big but....this has been greatly assisted by a lovely bout of the Novo Virus going around my local area that completely wrecked a New Year holiday in...

Another 1/2 lb off for me this week....and at last after 18 months of feeling rubbish, I have finally this morning been diagnosed with under active thyriod which amongst other things, explains why my weight has been up and down like a yo yo this year. Start the medication later today....hurrah.

DITTO !!!

Know how you feel Sinead! 1/2lb off for me last night also after gaining in the last 2 weeks (it's hard this time of year isn't it?). Hope to see the 9's again before Christmas!!!

Caused a bit of a stir at work today. Finally got the confidence to wear a work suit with skirt rather than trousers! Got knee high suede boots on too - had some really nice comments - will have to invest in some more skirts me thinks..... ;-)

Posting late this week. +1lb over two week period which included my birthday weekend, so I'll take just 1lb on!

Some fantastic losses this week and don't worry those who put on (like me 1/2 lb). It's a difficult time of the year at the mo with the long build up to the festive season (and always seems to be a stressful period at work for me too). I'm forever on a flipping star week at the moment, tend to...

Tesco Lamb Shank in Mint Gravy (syn free) with mash and veg - just right for this cold bleary night !!

Thanks Chelle - I will perservere !!:)

A tiny 1/2lb on for me this week, but ok with that as it is TOTM!

1lb off for me this week - so happy with this as I was expecting a gain. Feel as though I have been on * week for the last 10 weeks (time of life and all that) and feel oh so bloated at the moment. Have upped my water intake this week at work and feel that it has really helped. Onwards and...

Me too! But having tough time at the mo (two funerals to go to next week) plus the dreaded * week. Looking forward to the week after next.......

Thank you Chelle - and what a fab loss so far!. In my mind the slower to loose, the easier to keep it off! Have a great weekend.

Uncle Ben's Rice Time Sweet & Sour pot - WOW - they are really nice. I found it really filling for lunch and best of all, syn free!

Uncle Ben's Sweet & Sour Rice Time pot - my first one - WOW! Really lovely, filling and best of all, this one is syn free!

Just had my first Rice Time for lunch - the sweet & sour one - syn free and fab! Added a bit of chicken - has really filled me up! Will invest in a few for my desk at work.

Went to black tie do from work last night & met up with some friends that I have not seen for about 6 months - still blushing from their comments as to how well I am looking and just how much weight I have lost. As I am a "slow" looser and sometimes get really frustrated by this, their comments...

Good Luck everyone tonight. I will be missing WI again as off to a black tie do/meal (oh dear). Home scales show STS (not after tonight thou ;-)

Hi, Here is the recipe. Not sure of the syn value but it it is low fact low due to the ingredients and also note that this recipe serves 4. I made this last night and served with mash and green beans. Really quick, warming and tasty for these (now) chilly Autumn evenings! Ingredients Fry...

Pork medallions in apple, wholegrain mustard and creme fraiche sauce with mash and veg (an adapted recipe from Good Food Mag), really tasty and easy to make. Yum.

Love this thread as it sums me up to a T. My biggest weight loss has been 3lbs, now hovering about 3lbs above target and have been for months - one step forward, two back. I almost feel that my body is telling me that "it's" target has been acheived. Good thing is thou, the slower the journey...

Personally, I find that alcohol (within syns) actually speeds up my losses! We are all different.

Hello team Thursday, Could not make class last night as caught up at work. Self WI shows 1.5lb gain, but all down to the dammed * week! Still happy with that after the past few stressful weeks with my poorly diabetic dog (who, cross fingers, is well on the mend and getting back to normal!)...

Ahh thanks Chelle for your kind and very true words. He's a little fighter !! Take care x

Hi All 1lb off for me last night. Please with this as we have had a really horrible week with our little diabetic dog being very poorly. He is well on the mend now, but all thoughts of SW went out of the window for a few days. Have a good week all.

Plus 3lbs for me, but this after 2 weeks hols in Cornwall & Devon (and I've lost a lb of that since wi yesterday!). Bit of a blow too as OH has decided not to go to WI with me from last night - but I will still be weighing him at home every Thursday before I go to class (he will not get away...

Ryvita Wholegrain Crackerbreads (6 are HEB) or for 1/2 a syn each, try Tesco Light Choices Dutch Crispbreads (29 cals each, 0.2g fat) - they are so light and delicious!

STS this week, but actually quite pleased as it's a * week and I usually gain (anything up to 3lbs)! Been having plenty of green tea and cider apple vinegar!! Have a great week all (bonus that it's a Bank Hol)

Went to have a bra fitting at the weekend and I have dropped 2 sizes - celebrated by buying some new bra & pants sets and huge clearout of old (and far too big) bras... ;-)

I use Clover Light (may be 1 syn more but in my opinion better baking results than Flora Light - tastes better on toast too!)

Both hubby and I had a lovely NSV last night at WI just before we got on the scales! A customer of hubby (who he has not seen for some time) asked why we were both doing slimming world as we both looked slim last night!!! (by the way, 2lb off for me this week and OH lost 2.5lbs too - we are...

Oh so nearly there again. 2lb off for me this week - really pleased after last weeks 1.5lb gain! Now at 10st dead.....need to be prepared for this week as it's a * one. Off to buy some Cider Apple Vinegar at lunchtime on fellow Thursday weighers recommendation! Have a good week all.

2lb off for me this week - really pleased after last weeks 1.5lb gain! OH lost 2.5lbs too! Need to be prepared for this week as it's a * one. Off to buy some Cider Apple Vinegar at lunchtime on Chelle's recommendation! Have a good week all.

Sorry to let you down folks but 1.5lbs on for me - however - I know it's due to water retention (by the time I arrived at class last night, felt so bloated - am retaining water like a camel at the mo !!!). Must try that cider apple vinegar Chelle!

Thank you Susieqt - slow but steady wins the race! Have always been a bit of a slow loser, and being peri menopausal does not help, but I determined to get there eventually!

Another 1/2 lb closer for me - now 10.05 st. Best weight last year on SW was 9st 12.5 lbs - am determined to get to this by my hols at start of Sept.

Tiny 1/2 lb off for me this week, but only 1/2 lb off the 9 stone range - hope to get to this range (again) next week!!

Me too I think!!!!

Hi - think it depends on the person. I gain during * week anything up to 3lbs or sometimes more. Peri menopausal so my * weeks are all over the place at the moment and are longer than a week - aren't I the lucky one....!!

Hello team Thursday Late report from last weeks WI and amazingly, I lost 1.5lbs notwithstanding the everlasting * week (which thankfully has now finished......!). Have a good week.

I think is mojo thing is catching! Mangaged to get down to 9st 13lb three weeks ago (best WI on SW being 9st 12lbs), but since then have been on permanent * week (peri menopausal and all that) and cannot shift the 3lbs put on since then. Huge sigh............

two mini SW syn free quiches for breakfast! Yum.....

Hi all I am not at all confident about tomorrow's wi either - I seem to be on a constant * week at the moment...peri-menopausal and all over the place. I have been rather angelic this week too on plan - sigh.......

STS for me this week - however, still on a * week (all over the place at the moment) so I know I'm retaining water and will have a good loss next week. Sadie - you certainly put C in her place - brilliant!!!!!

Hi Guys Can I post up my recipe for mini SW quiches here? I make these on a twice weekly basis at the moment (they do not hang around for long!). Ideal for a breakfast (had a couple this morning as very busy at work), a picnic snack or for lunch with loads of salad. You can eat them hot or...

SW Lamb Rogan Josh with rice and a syned piece of nan - cannot wait!

Have a great time Sadie! And just to report back following WI last night.....3lbs on :eek: (after a 4lb loss over the past 2 weeks). Expected really after a weekend away with friends last week and followed by a * week this! However, weighed in at home this morning and since 6pm WI last night...

Hi Sadie I agree with the comments - I think your C was completely in the wrong. I am in the same boat as you - erratic * weeks as I too am approaching the menopause. I ALWAYS gain on * weeks and completely expect to gain a couple of lbs this week in view of this and yes, will volunteer this...

Yippee! I'm back !! Lost another 1 1/2 lbs at WI last night and I am so pleased after hitting the plateau recently. Also got into the 9's again (last time in Feb this year). I've started to recently increase my water intake to 2 litres a day and I am sure this has helped (skin looks better too!).

This has happened to me too recently. However, I have really increased my water intake over the past few weeks from virtually nil (yeah I know) to 2 litres a day and I swear it's making a difference. I've lost 4lbs over the past 2 weeks which is massive for me. Have a try?

Morning All Another 1 1/2 lbs off for me last night and I am so pleased after hitting the plateau recently. Also got into the 9's again (last time in Feb this year). I've started to recently increase my water intake to 2 litres a day and I am sure this has helped (skin looks better too!)...

Tinkerbell - couldn't agree with you more! 2.5lbs off for me this week which I am really chuffed with following 1.5lb holiday gain last week and also having hit your brick wall over the past few months...!

Hi All 1.5lbs on for me, but after a 10 day holiday, so actually pretty chuffed with that. Back on plan now....!

1/2 lb on for me, but not too concerned as (due to work committments) had to have a couple of days off plan this week, so could have been much worse! Have a good week everyone!

1/2lb off for me - pretty pleased as had two meals out this week!

Missed class last night due to vet appointment (not for me ;-) ) so weighted in at home and have lost just under 2lb this week. Pleased with that after a few bumpy weeks on the scales!

Hi All 1lb on for me - but down to water retention lol. Jumped on home scales this morning (yeah, I know) which showed a 2lb loss....?

I just want to STS this week or have a loss at WI tomorrow. I've just been diagnosed as being peri - menopausal (and early!) which explains why my weight has been up and down like a yo yo for the past few months.....!!

Well done everyone - some great losses this week. 2lbs off for me which I am so pleased with. I've just been diagnosed with an underactive thyriod and just about to start treatment. Due to this my weight recently has been up and down like a yo yo! Mainly STS or minor gains. Really...

Ahh thanks Kankles...booked in for more blood tests next week and yes, I hope thyroxine will make a difference. Like you have been really busy at work (and home recently), knew something was not "right" with me. You do need to get yours checked too! WI tonight for me. Have not been to class...

Hi - mostly muscle aches/cramps (esp in arms & legs), tiredness, difficutly in concentrating at work, insommnia. Also have been told that I am going thru early menopause too! Just about to have second blood tests to confirm. Hope you are ok - are your symptons similar? Thanks to SW, I am...

Many thanks for this recipe - sounds great! Cannot wait to try!:D

Hi Sally Cinnamon - would you mind posting your recipe for home made lemon & coriander houmous please? I currently buy the small low fat version pots from Tesco, but would love to make my own - which I presume is syn free? Many thanks :)

Hi - I started SW March last year at 11st 4lbs now 10st. Best wi was 9lb 12lb just before Christmas, but since then have been diagnosed with underactive thrioyd, which has really slowed my weight loss down. Target is 9st 7lbs, so not that far to go. I seemed to have plateaued lately, which is...

The Tesco Lamb Shank in Mint Gravy (as per SW Magazine earlier in year), syn free and totally yummy, with Maris Piper mash and steammed veg - cannot wait!

Mixed berry fruit salad with Total 0% Greek Yoghurt and a drop of clear honey - yum!

Missed weigh in as held up at work. Home scales show 1/2lb loss. Happy with that as I know I am not eating or drinking enough at the moment (horrible work stress)!

WelshCake - same for me too! Also Banana's slow my weight loss down - use to have one a day, now maybe one a week if that.

Bit of a mixed bag for me this week. Lost half lb at WI last night and was also diagonsed with under active thyriod yesterday. Explains why my losses over the past couple of months have been up and down like a yo yo! Will perservere however........

Hi All Disappointed this week. 1.5lbs on for me after a week of sticking mainly to plan. The reason? Flipping water retention again due to * week! Bah! Hoping for a good loss next week - but getting near to target, so slow and steady is the key. Have a good week all.....

A few weeks ago I had a * week gain of 3lbs (worse ever - usually 1.5lbs). Following week, I lost 2.5lbs of it (would have been more save for two meals out that week!).

Ellebear ! Your fellow Midlander here from nr Quinton. I could have done with u as my my buddy but u are about 19 years too late!! Love, luck and much hugs too you both!

I had a lovely NSV BEFORE getting on the scales last night at class....consultants hubby who does the card check in said to me "well...some one looks like they are getting near to target tonight"! Bless him, I still have about half a stone to go, but it was so nice to hear!. (ps - I lost 2.5lbs...

Couldn't agree more! I've been having major bloating/water retention problems lately (time of life ;)) and so on recommendation from this forum, I've upped my water intake this week and its really helped! Also, a better weight loss for me too so it does work......

After my 3lb gain last week (missed previous WI so, over 2 weeks really) and mainly due to * week, I lost 2.5lbs this week. Really pleased! (PS had a lovely NSV before getting on the scales too....consultants hubby who does the card check in said to me "well...some one looks like they are...

Boss annoouced "cakes in the kitchen" at work today, and I resisted every one

We are having the Valentine's menu from the new SW magazine - slight twist on the desert thou as we are having the crepe's with hot cherries and syning a spoon or two of low fat vanilla ice cream! Can't wait.........

Mala23 - thanks for your advice and as regards stress....you may have hit the nail on the head! Having real problems with house extension & the fitting of a new kitchen (won't bore you with the details) and are also having a stressful time at work - mega busy and working all hours. Whilst I am...

Thanks Kim63. I will give them a go!

Gutted.....my worse weigh in ever last night since starting SW last year. Plus 3lbs! However, 99% of that is due to water retention as I seem to be forever on a * week at the moment (time of life as opposed to time of the month, and I haven't had one of those for ages either!). On the plus side...

Gutted.....my worse weigh in ever since starting SW last year. Plus 3lbs...however, 99% of that is due to water retention as I seem to be forever on a * week at the moment (time of life as opposed to time of the month, and I haven't had one of those for ages either!). On the plus side, weighed...

I wouldn't have known about Pagen rolls LOL. They sound lush! Off to Tesco to get some now!!!

Shamed to admit, but I have just had for lunch Batchelors Super Low Fat Noodles (Sweet Thai Chilli) for the first time since starting SW last year!!! OMG - they are fab and a real easy option for lunch at work.

Got stuck in a client meeting at work, so did not get to WI last night. Home scales showed 1lb gain (which is more than due to water retention if you get my drift!). Have a good week everyone.

WI at 6pm tonight and I'm not at all confident....bit of stressful time at work...playing havoc with appetite........

Riso Gallo Risotto Pronto Mushroom - just add 450ml of cold water, boil and then simmer for 12 mins. I added extra mushroom and some cooked chicken breast. Really lovely, quick to make and best of all.......syn free!

SW Quiche for me too with loads of salad. Mixed berry fruit salad and can of diet coke!

Wow - another SW discovery. The quiche was fab! Why has it taken me so long to try this recipe lol!

On your recommendation MrsWilsoncroft, I made the spaghetti carbonara from the SW site this weekend and have to agree absolutely gorgeous! Hubby said it's the best pasta dish he has had for years! Will definately be making this again.....also made my first SW Quiche Lorraine yesterday too...

I'm trying the Spaghetti Carbonara from SW website

Oooh! What a fab idea! Could also do this for breakfast. Thank you!

Sounds lovely! Could you post the recipe please?

Pasta Salad - strips of left over smoked salmon, pasta, watercress, cucumber, cherry toms, raddish, pepper and red onion. Will add some extra light mayo, black pepper and lemon juice just before eating. Yum!

Hi. Could you post your leek & potato soup recipe please?

Some great losses this week! 1lb off for me and 2lbs for hubby. Just 3lbs off 1 and half stone sticker. Determined to get it soon!

A current fav is chopped banana with Total 0% fat greek yoghurt with either a sprinkle of cinnamon or granola or flaked almonds and a drop of clear honey. Yum!

Ooh this sounds really nice! Was looking for some ideas for next week's lunches at work! Thank you.

I lost 1/2lb this week - quite pleased as it's * week for me too.

Hi Can I also recommend Spicentice, who do the same thing? I discovered this company at the Summer Good Food show at the NEC last year. Their spice kits are brilliant and work really well. All come with a shopping list and the recipe. I just use frylight instead of oil and fat free yoghut...

You could also try Rick Stein's Chalky's Bite Beer (can get from Sharps Brewery web site & I think Sainsbury's stock it). OH & I "discovered" this beer during a New Year's break in Cornwall (after going to Cornwall for the past 5 years lol). It won the award for "the healthiest beer" in Mens...

STS - but I'm OK with that as I've had two work meals out this week and it's also * week for me......

Elle Bear - what a lovely NSV - you should be so very proud. Mine pales into significance really, but only this morning, I have had to add yet another work suit to the "charity bag" as it's far too big for me now. Hubby compared me to a clown in oversized clothes - charming! Need to spend...

Jacket pot with ham & low fat cheese (HE) (melt the cheese a little first before adding strips of ham) followed by fat free yoghurt and 2 satsuma's. Can't wait!

SW Italian Meatballs with Passata & veg sauce (onion, garlic, mushrooms, green pepper) and pasta....yum!

My first weigh in since 16 December was last night, due to a mixture of class cancellations (weather) and Christmas/New Year hols....and...I only gained 1lb! I am really chuffed with this especially as we have just celebrated the New Year in Cornwall (cheeky cream tea's and all that!). Made a...

Hi team Thursday! My first weigh in since 16 December last night, due to a mixture of class cancellations (weather) and Christmas/New Year hols....and...I only gained 1lb! I am really pleased with this esp as we have just celebrated the New Year in Cornwall (a cheeky cream tea and all that!)...

Half a pound off for me too Amy - I'm also pleased considering all the Christmas temptations at the moment!

Have work's Christmas party this Thursday. Decided to wear a fab party dress bought last Christmas....&....have had to have 2 inches taken off main seam. Looks better than last year too! Well chuffed!

1.5lbs on for me - but it is * week and I've also been out for a couple of meals too.....could have been much worse!

All This is a great thread! I've lost nearly 1.5 stone since Christmas last year, and have gone down a couple of dress sizes at least. I bought a lovely party dress for a Christmas party last year and although felt comfortable in it, have only worn it once. I have a couple of parties to go...

Couldn't make class last night to self wi shows I've STS. After the week I've had at work, I'm OK with that!

Another 1/2 lb off for me - pleased actually, as it's the dreaded * week! Just 2lbs to go to my 1 and half stone award (my "Christmas Wish")

1/2 lb for me too - but happy with that as I've not been well with a lousy head cold. It's still a loss!

Hi Sarah - will post the recipe tomorrow for you - I'm making another batch tonight as hubby (also doing SW) has just told me that he's finished off the batch I made last night (and loved it). It was so nice that I think I'm going to use it as a base for my starter on Christmas Day!

I've made the hot salmon pate receipe in the Christmas cookbook last night - just reduced the quantites and made a smaller portion for the next couple of days. Absolutely amazing and syn free. Just had it for lunch served inside little gem lettuce leaves with cherry toms and cucumber, sprinkle...

I've made the hot salmon pate receipe in the Christmas cookbook last night - just reduced the quantites and made a smaller portion for the next couple of days. Absolutely amazing and syn free. Just had it for lunch served inside little gem lettuce leaves with cherry toms and cucumber, sprinkle...

Agree with Ellebear - put in oven after par boil, spray with fry light and then I brush 3 or 4 with honey, leave the rest plain. The honey seeps into the others anyway (in a fashion) and then you are not synning too much of sweet stuff! Did these on Sunday with Roast Beef - lovely.....

This cake sounds fab with the syn free lemon curd - guess I'm going to have a baking weekend then!

Hi all, I read this thread earlier in the week and last night, had reason to add to it! I lost another 1lb at WI last night taking me down into the 9st range for the first time in over 30 years or so....rang Mom to say how please I was and the response was...."now that's enough....you don't...

I lost 1lb this week, and for the first time in many, many years, I am now in the 9st range. Really chuffed :eek:

Ohhh yes - I've lost 1st 3lbs so far and have gone down 2 cup sizes - and need to get my size checked again soon....

Sweet Chille Chicken, wholegrain rice, sw chips & salad - cooking as I write......not the salad lol

Funcurls - what a fantastic post, really inspirational and yes, agree with the others, please submit to the SW Magazine! I joined SW on 1 March this year with hubby, and following some quick losses earlier on, we too are both taking the scenic route but are enjoying SW plan so much. Yes there...

Welcome Navy-Wife09!!! This is a really great forum - and good luck with slimming world. Hubby and I joined in March this year, and I can honestly say, it is the best thing we have ever done! Look forward to your messages on the Thursday weigher's thread.:)

I have really "got into" fruit and 0% Total Greek Yoghurt for breakfast recently - fav is sliced banana with half tub total, sprinkle of granola and 1/2 teaspoon of honey over the top followed by a black coffee. Honestly keeps me going till lunchtime......

Heavy head cold so some comfort lunch for me - syn free home made carrot & coriander soup followed by crackers with L C Blue Cheese squares, fruit and yoghurt.

Good call Col Jack....so am thinking of a hot toddy instead then (SW style of course). Will still have hot water bottle thou!

I lost 1.5lbs! So pleased as I don't feel 100% at all (man flu and all that - lemslip here I come). 10st 10lbs, hey, you may have sts, but look at your comments earlier this week! I bet you have lost inches instead....I will think of you when I use that safety pin tomorrow at work! Have a...

Hi there, I found the best ready made low syn'd mash is from Tesco in the chilled dept "Maris Piper" - only 4 syns for the whole pack on EE and Green and plenty in there for two - a nice way to use 2 syns :D Tesco Maris Piper Mashed Potato, chilled 455g pack 4 Syns on Extra Easy...

I'm a little concerned too re WI tonight- have a real nasty head cold - appetite shot to pieces (which may be a good thing!). Sounds like this bug is doing the rounds with the Thursday weighers! Having a nice cup of hot Ribena light at the moment. Let us know how you get on 10st 10lb's !

LOL 10st10lbs ! Know how you feel - I'm sitting here at work today with a safety pin holding up my work trousers as they are so loose! ;)

Just had a jacket potato with cheese (hex and melted) with wafer thin ham and black pepper followed by yoghurt, diet coke & an apple. Fav lunch at the moment is home made SW carrot & corriander soup followed by 4 Ryvita Wholegrain crackerbread (6 are a hex fibre) topped with a couple of the...

I too have cut out bread in the week, and have a couple of slices at the weekend - I feel so much better for this, not so bloated and my IBS is a thing of the past (thanks to the SW plan). I've replaced bread with Ryvita Wholegrain crackerbread & vary amounts (6 slices is Hx fibre). Fav lunch...

Mini roast chicken dinner - need some real comfort food tonight - it's been a long week........

Some great losses this week - well done all. Me? Bit of a WI disaster! Left work late so had to go to evening WI in my work suit (rather than my usual WI clothes - LOL). Class scales registered STS, but scales at home (which are quite accurate) showed me with 1lb loss in usual WI clothes...

LOL Ellebear - still trying to catch up with my own post holiday weight gain, so I'll take a pass if you don't mind! Hopefully, will get back to pre hol weight at tonight's WI - will update tomorrow. Hope you had a good hols!

Following all of your recommendations, I've just bought a packet of the Lentil Dahl and the Wild Mushroom Bulgar Wheat to try. Intending to make up at home and take portion to work for warming up in microwave with some chicken, prawns or turkey. Will leave feedback when tasted!

SW chips, beans, morrisons eat smart sausage, mushrooms and egg - mmmmm!

Fish night - Pan fried lemon sole, garlic tiger prawns or scallops (or what the heck, both), with saute potatoes and salad not forgetting a cheeky glass of Friday wine!

Another 1lb off for me and 3lbs for hubby - well pleased - holiday gain almost gone!

Thanks Kirsty - those bags from Wilko sound great - guess where I will be shopping at the weekend then.......!

LOL! Yes, mine looked like that too, but tasted fab.

I've just made my first (yes, first) soup and a SW one at that - Carrot & Corriander - OMG - absolutely lovely. Made a large batch so can freeze some too. So much better than branded soups - oh, and syn free too! Off to find some other SW soup receipe's now - or can anyone recommend any???? !!

SW chips, egg, mushrooms. baked beans and a couple of synned Morrisons Eat Smart sausages - yum!

Hi All 2lbs on for me ...but...that's after a two week holiday, so pretty pleased actually! Will loose that next week - promise!

Had Sweet Chilli Chicken last night (receipe in old SW magazine). 1/2 syn per serving. Served it with wholegrain rice and portion of SW chips. Really lovely. Mmmmmm....

Hi Hannah2 Finally got around to having this on Tuesday for tea! Lovely - will defo be adding this to my favourites list! Will also be trying your cauliflower soup!

Had Sweet Chilli Chicken last night (receipe in old SW magazine). 1/2 syn per serving. Served it with wholegrain rice and portion of SW chips. Really lovely. Mmmmmm....

Hi I've been doing SW since April with OH and we've lost 1st 3lbs and 1st 10lbs & have both achieved our Club 10. And yes....we use most of our sins on wine/alcohol. Also, have to say that for some reason, alcohol seems to speed up our weight losses !! ?

Hi Hannah2 Just picked up one of these from Tesco as sounds fab - it was the last one too - apparently one of their best sellers! Can't wait to try - will give some feedback on this thread!

Well done you - it's a lovely feeling isn't it! I'm getting ready for a UK holiday and have been sorting out clothes for it (to cover all weather situations!!). Anyway, I now have two large bags of clothes for charity as they are all far too big - will have to have some retail therapy on...

I'm getting ready for a UK holiday and have been sorting out clothes for it (to cover all weather situations!!). Anyway, I now have two large bags of clothes for charity as they are all far too big - will have to have some retail therapy on holiday to replace them. Oh well......!

Just a quick post to agree with ALL of you - I'm an addictee too and find so much support from this forum between weekly SW class. Thank you!

Well done everyone this week esp ElleBear - you must be thrilled!

Slimmingmummy...I am with you on that one. I had a NSV today at work with someone who I have not seen for a few weeks comment on how well I am looking plus (and sorry, know this is not the right thread but I am so chuffed) just got back from WI and I've lost another 1lb and got my Club 10 award...

Hi All Lost another 1lb and......got my Club 10 award tonight! I am so chuffed! Have a good week everyone.

Hello? Anyone out there? Come one guys - post your replys!!!! This is one of the best threads away from class!!

Just had a very nice comment from a male (!) work colleague who's back in office today after 2 week holiday..."just how much more weight are you going to loose then....you will be a waif soon" (and at the time I was munching into my lunch - jacket potato, melted l/f cheese, ham with salad!!)...

Just had tea at hubby's golf club (rump steak, jacket & salad washed down with a syn'd G&T). Started a chat with the lovely waitress who had lost weight with WW, but had but some back on. She and friend looking for a new weight loss programme. Told her about extra easy plan which she had not...

Just back from golf club. Confirm rump steak, jacket & salad but couldn't finish it !! Washed down with a syn'd G&T. Lovely!:cool:

We have had summer dress down for the past 6 weeks at work, today is first day of normal business wear. I've got a trouser suit on today that I purchased in May. I will only get a few weeks wear out of the jacket (getting rather baggy) and trousers - well - I've had to put on a safety pin to...

Being treated out for tea at hubby's golf club tonight - going to be good thou - rump steak, jacket and salad I hope!

Traditional Bank Holiday BBQ - SW style!

SW Spag Bol, couple of slices of low fat garlic bread and a Friday glass of wine or two (have saved my syns!)

1.5lbs off for me this week - pleased as I've not been 100% well. Just a tiny half pound to go for my Club 10. Determined to get it next week before my hols! Have a good week everyone.

Hi Shazboo Don't event think of it as a diet -it's just healthy eating! My only regret is.....I didn't discover SW years ago! You will soon get use to it. The weight loss can be slow for some (including me), but I think it's better that way and easier to keep the weight off. I guarantee...

Just had to add my thanks to Brit Mum for this receipe - made it for the first time a couple of weeks ago - served it with summer berries and squirty cream - really lovely - making it again tonight (treat after weigh in)!!!

Baked trout with lemon, saute herby pots (in fry light), watercress and garden peas....followed by SW eton mess (1.5 syns) with summer berries and may be a cheeky dry white spitzer (as I have enough spare syns today). Mmmm

I only discovered mug shots last week lol! Love the sound of the tomato & herb in a jacket...mmm with a spinkling of HEX cheese on top, slightly melted - dam, just finished lunch today....!

Hi All Dreaded * week for me too - gained 1/2 lb......oh well, will loose it next week! Bit miffed as was determined to get my Club 10 last night. Have a good week everyone.

Lost a 1lb this week and finally got my stone award ! Woo hoo! 1.5lbs to go for my Club 10 - really chuffed! Oh and had my first Mug Shot y'day (lol) - lovely and free - why haven't I tried them before?

STS this week. Bit gutted as only 1/2lb to go for my stone award (& a further 2 for Club 10). Consultant says that this (and small losses) is common when approaching awards. Oh well, determined for next week!

And for pudding.? Try this, only 2 syns a portion (but I add a dollop of half fat spray cream too). I've made this loads of times including for dinner parties - no one can believe it's a low fat/syn desert! CHOCOLATE & RASPBERRY (OR STRAWBERRY) ROULADE Serves: 6 Syns per serving: 2 Syns on...

Hi All, Well done Team Thursday this week! I lost 1.5lbs, hubby lost 2lbs and got his club 10 award - really chuffed for him. I've got 1lb to go to my stone award (determined to get it next week) and another 2lbs for my club 10. We are both really enjoying SW and can't believe all the...

Hi All I have just "discovered" the Ryvita Wholemeal Crackerbreads - wow, they are good! Got mine from Waitrose......

Hi all Here's my version of the SW Chocolate Roulade (you can find it in on the SW website, members section, receipe archive). I make this at least twice a week for myself and OH. 2 sins a slice but so worth it!!! Enjoy JAM CHOCOLATE & RASPBERRY (OR STRAWBERRY) ROULADE Serves: 6...

Hey Applejack - I lost another 1lb too this week and like you, have had a bit of synful week! Just 2lb's to go to my 1 stone sticker and a further 2lb to my club 10. Still enjoying the plan too! Have a great week everyone.

I lost 2lb's this week which is amazing after a weekend away! Just under half way to my target weight (want to loose 2 stone). Have been beating myself up recently as only having small losses of 1/2 to 2lbs or STS, but having looked at my journey so far, I have gone the last 8 weeks with no...

Thanks Going2be*fab*at40 - I've set myself a few milestones! Next one is to achieve my 1 stone award in time for my holdiday 5 June!

Hi Thursday team! STS this week and hubby lost another 1lb (without really trying...sigh). However, a * week for me and I've also upped exercise, which my consultant says could have an effect on weight loss (and will probably have more of an effect next week). Anyway, went on scales this...

Lost 1 lb this week and hubby 1/2lb - really pleased as we had the typical bank holiday weekend - :8855: Well done to everyone this week & here's to a great next week. 5lbs to go to my stone award - want to achieve this before my holiday in June

Lost 1 lb this week and hubby 1/2lb - really pleased as we had the typical bank holiday weekend - lol !! Well done to everyone this week & here's to a great next week. 5lbs to go to my stone award - want to achieve this before my holiday in June

Hi Im just having a jacket potato for lunch now. Keeping it simple today - cheese (hex) and crumbed ham with side salad. Pop in microwave to make cheese nice and gooey, just before serving. Yum, yum.....!

Hi Well done to you all this week! I lost 1/2 lb and hubby 1lb at last night's weigh in. Pretty chuffed as this was after a weekend away (including a cream tea lol!). Have busy bank hol weekend coming up - lots of gardening and walking, so hope the body magic helps towards next weeks...

Hi New to this thread, but just had to shout about 2lb loss this week for both hubby and I resulting in my half stone award and his stone award this week. Have been SW since 8/3 and only really have one problem......why on earth have we not tried this brillant eating plan before? Woo hoo...

Hi Don't know whether I want to share this secret, as once you have tried the following, Tesco will run out of stock ;-) Have had two BBQ's over the last weekend and included two old BBQ fav's (pre SW life!) from Tesco's Barbeque Frozen range. The sweet chilli prawns are free on EE and...

Hi fellow Midlanders! I live in Quinton. Hubby and I have been following SW for 5 weeks now and love it! Don't see it as a diet, just a healthy eating plan. Hope to achieve our 1 stone and 1/2 stone awards respectively this week. Looking forward to all those summer barbies now!

Hi - for a Chinese, what about dry spare ribs with sprinkle of lemon juice to start followed by either a chicken or king prawn chow mein? Our local Chinese offers a "healthy option" to most of their meals on request - you pay a little extra, but they will cook the meal fresh using less salt...