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    Sauce for steak?

    Anyone know a recipe for a sauce to go with steak, chips & peas please?
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    If you could go back and give yourself ONE...

    Only weigh yourself once a week. Don't be a serial weigher!
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    If you could go back and give yourself ONE...

    Don't keep weighing yourself, only weigh once a week!
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    Snacks Marmite loaf

    What is marmite loaf please?
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    Omlettes?

    :wave_cry:Hi if you have an omlette, how many eggs do you use? xxxx
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    Gorgeous Lamb, chickpea & spinach curry

    Is that pic a portion or the whole thing? It looks lovely can't wait to try it tomorrow but will need to make double if it's the whole thing. xx P.S Is concentrated stock Bovril from a jar? Thanks
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    Baked chocolate & peanut butter tart(with pic)

    made this today and while it tasted lovely, it was very thin. What size tin did you use? Deffo want to make it again. x
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    Being made redundant

    Are you a lunchtime supervisor or work in the kitchen? I work in a school kitchen and there is no way TA's would be able to do it. x
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    Slow roasted Chinese beef

    Thanks for the reply. Do you think it could be done in the slow cooker?
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    Slow roasted Chinese beef

    This looks lovely and I am going to try it, but did you all use the star anise or leave it out? Thanks
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    44yrs old, overweight & a smoker?

    And wondering which contraception is the best? I know I need to discuss this with my doctor but I was wondering if anyone is similar to me and which contraception you use? xx
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    What we love about Slimming World

    I like that you can still have a take away and get back on plan next day and still lose weight. x
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    How the heck did that happen??

    Put 1lb at WI tonight and really don't know why. Been doing sw since Jan and lost 4st 4.5lb and thats the first time I have ever gained. Been to weddings, birthdays and all sorts and never gained on them weeks when I expected to. My C says that you have to eat 3500 cals over to gain a pound and...
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    Left over boiled rice???

    Any suggestions? Fancy egg fried rice, does anyone know how to do it please?
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    Sweet potatoes?

    Anyone got any nice recipes that use sweet potatoes? I won some in the raffle and haven't a clue what to do with them. Thanks Sue
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    Syn Free Ice Cream

    OMG I want an ice cream maker now but just a little worried it will be a gadget that gets used for a few weeks and then left to gather dust or gets pushed to the back of the cupboard.
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    Depression now under control

    Hi hun I too suffer depression and been taking meds for about 7weeks now. I totally know where you are coming from as I think my weight was getting me down as well as issues at home. I also feel a lot calmer now and have lost 4st 1 and half pounds now. Hope you can get back on plan now because...
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    what shop do you dream bout buying clothes from

    Any normal high street shop for me. I was quite pleased the other day just buying something from matalan and not from the Rogers & Rogers section. Ok, so it was only a pair of PJ's but just made me realise that I may be able to start shopping normally. x
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    Where and Whose group do you go to?

    Hi I'm Sue and go to Yvettes group on Thurs night at the Beaufort Social club in Birmingham. x
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    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Tesco light choices chicken in white sauce, canned, 1 syn per can...on offer for £1. x
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    Any suggestions for tea tonight?

    Thanks all but I have decided to try the baked bean lasagne, never had it before so hope it is nice? xx
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    Any suggestions for tea tonight?

    It's too hot for slaving over a hot stove. I don't do salad, so thats out. Thanks x
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    What no Asda wholemeal pittas?!?!

    went to asda last night and non on the shelves as yet. X
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    I bought a GORGEOUS new fridge!!!

    Love it! I wanted one of those type fridges. Do they have to be plumbed in anywhere to to get the water out of the drinks dispenser or do you fill it yourself?Thanks
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    What do we all do for a living?

    I work in a school kitchen, preparing, cooking and serving the meals. I quite like the job (or could be the school hols) LOL.
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    some may not know but..

    Branston chickpeas in mediteranean tom sauce are lovely and free on EE & Green. x
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    What are you reading right now?

    currently on the 2nd book in the Twighlight Series. mmmm not sure what I think, not thrilled by it but will stick with them as I have the 4 books. X
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    How do you cook eggs?

    Not sure if this is in the right section because it's not exactly a recipe. Sorry if it is. Haha seems a bit daft asking. I want to do hard boiled eggs but how long do I cook it for to make it hard boiled? Do I put it in cold water and then bring to the boil or boil the water and add the egg to...
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    SW ferraro rocher(sp)

    Anyone got the recipe please?
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    PMT

    Do you suffer from it? OMG I feel like I have been kicked, battered & beaten. My eyes hurt. My tummy tender. My neck & shoulders are killing me. I just want to cry all the time. I am really crabby & snappy. If you suffer from it, do you take anything to help with the symptoms?:( XX
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    losing my mojo.

    Aww thanks for all your kind words. I feel a bit more positive now. I gave myself a good talking to before I read all these replies and came to the same conclusions as you lovely people. I am just going to aim for that 2lb to get my 3st award. I have had a good SW day today, I even refused a...
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    What's For Dinner?

    I had a homemade chilli(extra lean) & boiled rice. Made it nice and hot, just how I like it. x
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    losing my mojo.

    Hi last night I put on half a pound. I was expecting it as I had a big family wedding, also not been feeling myself all week. I have got major PMT and a very sore chest. I am feeling very down about my gain and feeling like I am losing my mojo. When I first started SW I used to sit here for a...
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    cooking the smash pizza as we speak.....

    have you had it before? I really do not like the sound of it. I suppose I shouldn't knock it until I try it. Let us know how it was. x
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    okay, here goes...

    I should of said WE can only try OUR best. That's all we can do chick. x
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    okay, here goes...

    No you are not wrong at all luv. I think because we are feeling the way we are that we have got a very short fuse and doesn't take much to ignite it. Sometimes I have really bad guilt trips when I have shouted or disiplined my daughter and I haven't seen her all day, but like you I think, why...
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    okay, here goes...

    *Hugs to you* I cannot offer any words of advice or comfort because I feel exactly the same as you and have done for a few years. I live with a bloke who is a complete a--e! And I have got a daughter of 8yrs old that thinks she is 18. Some days I just feel like walking out and not coming back...
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    Terrible news! Asda pitta bread no more!

    Poor sales my eye!! I was lucky to get a pack whenever I went to my Asda. X
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    Syn free mayo??

    Does anyone have a recipe for syn free mayo please? Thanks xx
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    Mash potatoes?

    How do you do yours? What potatoes do you use? I am finding that a lot of potatoes just disintergrate in the water and leaves the mash watery. How do you make it creamy tasting without syns? Thanks Sue x
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    Smash?

    Has smash got syns? I'm sure I read somewhere that it has, but then I have read somwhere else that it's free. Thanks x
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    Awch!! Don't eat more than 1 kelloggs fibre plus bar!!!

    Sure it's not this sickness bug going around? My patrners brother, wife & kids are coming down with it one by one. Hope you feel better soon. X
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    Have you cleared your cupboards?

    I have to cope with the temptations. Partner & daughter not doing SW, so still buy treats for them. Funny though because I buy all this nice stuff for them, cakes, chocs, crisps etc and they always try and pinch mine. x
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    Beanfeast?

    What does it taste like? I mean, what is it similar to? Thanks xx
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    I'm annoyed!

    Thanks for your kind words of encouragement. I have been on a downer all day about it. But I know you are all right when you say ignore her and thats exactly what I am going to do. She doesn't follow the plan properly, in fact it turns out that she hasn't even read the books that you are given...
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    I'm annoyed!

    I have been doing well with SW, lost 2st 10lb in 14 wks, got slimmer of the week loads of times, slimmer of the month for 2 months, which is great. But, I was having a chat with a non SW friend and I was saying that I feel people at my group are waiting for me to slip up or fail. We had a good...
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    Extra Easy Newbie here, enjoying my Magic Porridge!

    What is magic porridge and where can I find the recipe please? I have looked around the site but cannot find it. Thanks x
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    I got SOTW whoopie

    Well done, it's a good feeling isn't it? X
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    Syn free things you love.

    Asda chickpea Dahl....Love it!
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    Any lowish syns fish in breadcrumbs?

    Really fancy fish chips & peas but could can only eat fish in breadcrumbs. Making my own is out of the question at the moment. Any suggestions to a ready made one? TIA x
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    SotW Goodies

    I got a bottle of balsamic salad dressing weeks ago. I keep taking it back every week as I will not use it, but I keep getting it back every week. I had a grow your own red onion kit a few weeks ago. It has got everything you need in it, like pots and stuff. I haven't got round to doing it yet...
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    A bit of a waffle......

    I really do know how you feel. I have only been going to my class for 11 weeks and all but one week I have had slimmer of the week. One week I got slimmer of the week, slimmer of the month and I won the raffle. I know what you mean about the pressure, as soon as I have got weighed, someone would...
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    Tesco Burgers WOW

    Went and bought some after reading this post. Had one on a wholemeal roll with cheese and chilli mayo. To be honest I really enjoyed it but ate it that quick because it tasted naughty, that I don't think it even touched the sides. LOL. Thanks for sharing your find. x
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    Gorgeous Curry Sauce

    Is this like a chinese or indian sauce? What size tin of mushy peas do you use? Thanks
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    Can you help, I'm confused??

    It doesn't say. It just says 1/2 this packet made up is 120cals blah, blah, but doesn't say it in weight, IYKWIM?
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    Can you help, I'm confused??

    I made up an asda instant onion & chive sauce packet. It is made with water and syns online and food directory says it 41/2 syns. I thought this was for the whole packet but it is actually 41/2 syns per 100g made up. It makes 1/2 pint but I didn't weigh it before I used it. I used it as a sauce...
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    What to do with a butternut squash?

    Hi I'm new to this site. I hope I am posting in the right place. I have a butternut squash that I got in the slimmer of the week basket. I once tried butternut squash chips and didn't like them and seems to have put me off butternut squashes because I have never bought one since. Anyone got any...
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    So whats everybody having for Easter Sunday Roast??

    We will be having Lamb, sw roasters, either mash or new pots, lots of veg, gravy & mint sauce. Making sw trifle for afters. mmmmmmmmmm can't wait. x
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    Extra Easy Some type of sauce for lasagne?

    Hi I'm new on here:wavey:. Does anyone have a sauce recipe for lasagne please? Thank You x
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