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  1. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    havent been on for weeks, tend to go on slim save fb page now .. but today is first goal date where taking my daughter shopping and gettng makeup/accessories for my date in a month, and .. ta dah YES YES YES i did it - got to goal, weighed in at 13st7lbs exactly this morning, so managed to lose...
  2. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    im back .. not logged on for Cpl weeks looool that no one seemed to miss me anyway, oh well :) happy to say that have still kept losing, after disaster with the Chinese and going on/off plan for Cpl weeks am now 100% .. going to update stats in minute, not sure what ive lost in 2 weeks but...
  3. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    thanks porshe04 - have had look on amazon it has great reviews and think noodles swears by it so going order it the weekend particularly as totally fell off wagon for last cpl days .. had big fat chinese into the bargain, chocolate, cookies the works arghhh .. think just felt too restricted on...
  4. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    bum, bottom, poop ... arghhh gone off plan again !!!!! had shake for breakfast, chilli pack for lunch, then new order arrived and just had to try the powder to make mousse, then had another then was clockwatching til tea and ended up having spag bol pack at 4 oc, so that by time was cooking...
  5. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    day 10 oat porridge for breakfast, tuna salad, cheese pasta and broccoli, milkshake stressful day, surprised i didn't succumb to the biscuit tin quite proud of myself today :) x
  6. lebody

    My journey back to me

    woo hoo that's brilliant, well done .. you'll easily smash into the 1st stone off next week :) xx
  7. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    day 9 chocolate shake for breakfast, cottage pie/veg for lunch ... didn't enjoy AT ALL :/, porridge for snack and went down hill from there .. 3 hunks of French bread with chicken and coleslaw, 3 coffees and a twix bar plus handful crisps eeeeep !!! msjmc - you are absulotely right, wont be...
  8. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    day 8 shake for breakfast, 2 fried eggs (fry light) and swede chips for lunch, cottage pie (not keen!) broccoli and cauli for dinner .. saving my original porridge to eat during britains got talent x noticed some trousers haven't worn in a while little looser in fact could pull down over hips...
  9. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    thanks sukie sue, this new way of working better - had to force myself to eat last pack at around 7ish instead being left brooding over having nothing to eat coz usually polish bars off at 11 oclock with a coffee! so as nice as the bars are I think im going to try and give them a miss...
  10. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    day 7 shake for brekkers, 2 fried eggs (fryflight) and swede chips, chilli con can and will have original porridge this evening deffo think put back on, feel fat and bloated .. no one else to blame but myself, gonn get my daughter to take pic of me and stick on fridge should scare life out...
  11. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    well after my last post, really went for it last night .. had Cpl rounds toast and pate, Cpl biscuits, pkt crisps and 2 coffees - well and truly fell off the wagon but line drawn under .. again !!!! been racking my brain why can be 100% some days and then go off plan others obsessing about food...
  12. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    day 6 started off well shake for breakfast, chicken and salad for lunch, bar, chili con carne in green pepper .. then polished half my lo's sausage roll, and next minute found myself eating pate in doorstep white bread .. jeez when I cheat I really go for it lol so im on day 6 and can safely...
  13. lebody

    3 stones off by sept *back to school time* anyone want to join me?

    woops forgot I started this thread lool .. will try and resurrect it if anyone still up for it lol x well I completely changed what was planning on doing and started slim/save 2.5 weeks ago im now 14.13st so have lost 1 stone in just over a month this includes few lbs at slimming world but most...
  14. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    day 5 oatmeal breakfast, bar for snack, chicken salad, fried egg (frylight) and swede chips - just didn't fancy a pack for tea only did 15 mins on cross trainer, my son kept interrupting me so came off it grrrr have decided to stop beating myself up about how I look atm and break the 12 weeks...
  15. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    porshe04, thanks for your encouraging words .. I think that's the thing - my head hasn't accepted how overweight I am and recognised that it is going to take Cpl stone off to make me look *in my eyes* more acceptable . I still expect same results I used to get when only had Cpl stone to lose...
  16. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    day 3 .. cant remember what I had off top of my head, but was 100% :) day 4 (today) .. hmmm not so good, my normal routine was put out of sinc as had hospital apt - had oatmeal for breakfast, bar for lunch as was hanging around hospital, was ravenous by time got home and polished off 1/2 m&s...
  17. lebody

    My journey back to me

    well done, 3 lb - that's equivalent to bag and half of sugar :) xx
  18. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    day 2 original oat breakfast, bar for snack, chilli con carne / salad, spag bol salad, milk allowance and water also had Cpl glasses zero coke hope ok to drink this saw someone else drinking it in their diary could someone pls put me right it not!!! feel really cold today despite it being...
  19. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    thank you both, well so far so good .. day 1 original oatmeal love love love, caramel shake for lunch, spag bol and mixed salad for dinner, saving a bar to have with cup tea when watching casualty tonight resisted kids sweets and chocolate, also did 25 on exercise bike going to try do this...
  20. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    ok so have been doing slim/save for just over 2 weeks now, not entirely sure what ive lost for sure as my old electric scale batteries were reading *lo* and always took 3 different different weights (I always opted for the heaviest) have just bought some new manual scales and just weighed...
  21. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    thanks floss, resisted Chinese yesterday then ate kids left overs today and just kept on eating arghhhh !!! msjmc - not doing so great today, ate all my packs by 5 oc then pigged out on kids left overs (pasta) ice cream and chocolate .. could kick myself specially as didn't particularly...
  22. lebody

    My journey back to me

    well done :) im on day 3 of trying to get back into the zone off going off plan for few days .. so far so good x
  23. lebody

    how do you keep motivated when you're losing weight but doesnt yet show ? :(

    have lost 9 1/2 lbs in 2 weeks gone from 15st11 to 15st3ish but my clothes are still just as tight, feel just as large and look it too just caught sight of my reflection in my kitchen window as was taking bins out .. I know its early days but feel little demoralised as vlcd isn't the easiest...
  24. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    day 15 shake for bfast, shake for snack - have decided will stick with café late, chocolate, vanilla and caramel not keen on any of the others . spag bol and salad, 2 egg omelette and swede chips . milk allowance for teas felt bit heady today, ordered another 2 weeks worth packs including all...
  25. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    day 14 had Cpl shakes, spag bol pack and salad and chicken pieces with salad - came pre packaged and weighing 100g so that was handy lol ex came over to see kids and brought Chinese, resisted temptation to have some several times but boy was my mouth watering!! so day one trying get back into...
  26. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    sukie sue, know what you mean by others being bad influence .. I don't give food another thought during the day then my teen daughter comes in from school and raids the fridge, has big dinner then picks for rest of the evening that's when temptation gets better of me grrrr msjmc yes now back...
  27. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    aww thanks sukie sue, always sad time so not feeling too guilty went off plan. how come you stayed same week 2 lol at the *own doing* remark ? did you go off plan slightly. are you back on track now ? funny thing is although felt I was missing out so much on food when I was on plan, I cant say I...
  28. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    day 12 - had shake for breakfast and went down hill from there lol .. not even going to bother listing what I had - wasn't out and out binge, but not good did have good day in another way - me, my ex and little boy laid flowers at our darling daughters memorial at Cambridge baby garden, had the...
  29. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    msjmc, Im thinking trying 4 packs .. just take food out of the equation, know where stand then and perhaps just have protein meal if eating out or something although gone off plan today .. started well but all went a bit pear shaped by this afternoon, think combination of stress, not *feeling*...
  30. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    thanks msjmc, the swab results were what doctor ordered as I kept saying I thought I had an ovarian cyst also had smear test but waiting for those results. really confused now as phone doctors and they said results were fine so don't know why scan was ordered, was told would only be ordered if...
  31. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    msJMC think its about 10 weeks, yeah feel excited just hope can feel comfortable in my own skin .. obviously even with good weight loss still going to be overweight 13 stone odd but can dress that up a bit (or down as the case may be!) apetite has been totally curbed now - have scan apt 4th...
  32. lebody

    has anyone had scan ordered after swabs taken .. worried, didnt know where to post

    been going to doctors with what I thought was ovarian cyst for months, finally they did vaginal swabs telling me if there was prob id get a letter for scan and if ok wouldn't hear back - this was just over week ago thought as a week had passed all was ok, then received letter this morning...
  33. lebody

    has anyone had scan ordered after swabs taken .. worried

    been going to doctors with what I thought was ovarian cyst for months, finally they did vaginal swabs telling me if there was prob id get a letter for scan and if ok wouldn't hear back - this was just over week ago thought as a week had passed all was ok, then received letter this morning...
  34. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    day 9 : café latte shake for breakfast with tsp coffee .. just remembered if yesturdays damage has taken me out of ketosis and starting from scratch shouldnt really be having coffee but will carry on for today and start again tomorrow - 4 packs, no coffee for few days x
  35. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    arghhh fell off the wagon last night, hoping damage was minimal .. had stressful evening, feeling fat and bloated (TOTM) and had cooked my favourite meal for the kids (curry) .. ended up picking at left over curried chicken on my daughters plate, didn't eat loads but went off plan a little then...
  36. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    aww thanks everyone :) feel silly for doubting the diet that's its just that ive struggled so much with other diets when sticking to them 100% fingers crossed for another good loss next week - would be great if I could lose 3lbs and get into the 14's :) breakfast - cafe late shake with spoon...
  37. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    day 8 :1st weigh in : 8.5 lbs off .. woo hoo :) shocked as cant see where its gone from (I now prob 4-6 lbs glycogen) but at least its going in right direction also onset of TOTM so not bad at all
  38. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    day 7 : well I can honestly say in probably 20 odd years of dieting this is the first time I have stuck to a plan 100% - really chuffed, but really nervous about my first weigh in tomorrow .. I don't think the weight loss is going to be as good as id hoped, but I'll have to be strong and keep...
  39. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    thanks for good luck wishes .. my weigh in is weds though although was tempted to weigh this morning although had sneaky peek at beginning and seemed to have lost 4lbs in just Cpl days, really don't feel as if lost anything .. I always lose from tummy area first and the waistbands on the 2 pairs...
  40. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    day 6 : 2 egg omelette with Cpl mushrooms / fry light for breakfast . berries shake for snack - thumbs up. shepherds pie for lunch - not keen had texture of offerings id find in my hoover, cheese pasta - was soooo looking forward to this after reading so many positive reviews, but not keen at...
  41. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    aww thanks katierose :) funnily enough since posting this morning haven't felt at all hungry and have had to remind myself to eat my tea, im usually clockwatching reading to pounce on my next pack lool day 5 : original porridge - was actually dreading eating this as hadn't read good reviews...
  42. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    thanks slim2012 .. might be thirst although have been drinking loads water, will try to up it a bit .. really strange im hungrier today than ever grrrr thought would have subsided by day 5 arghhhh x
  43. lebody

    has anyone achieved weight lost on paleo ofter vlcd refeed?

    im only on day 5 of slim and save, want to do 10 weeks to give me kick start, then refeed and am looking around for diet or should I say way of life to hopefully lose another few stone (happy to take scenic route) and then maintain never heard of paleo because came across it on minimims but...
  44. lebody

    My progress pictures 3stone down

    wow really encouraging, well done !!
  45. lebody

    simplicity V lifestyle?

    been doing lifestyle, only on day 5 but getting bored with same chicken and tuna salad and having to weigh everything .. wondering if I might not be better off doing simplicity are the losses the same? also could I occasionally have 100g protein instead of the 4th meal pack say if was going out...
  46. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    little concerned im on day 5 and actually woke up little hungry ??? am I not yet supposed to be in ketosis :( keep reading about all the signs and looking out for them but don't seem to have any, are they more subtle? do they not always happen to everyone? would be just my luck now ive found...
  47. lebody

    12 Week Summer Holidays Challenge!!

    could I join too, week behind but that's suits as my goal is to lose 2st4+ by 10th aug which is 12 weeks from today :) x
  48. lebody

    Floss - 12 week challenge

    ok so have read back and found you have started another thread, cant for life of me find it :( could someone please post a link . many thanks :) xx
  49. lebody

    Floss - 12 week challenge

    can I join the challenge please .. although starting a week late its exactly 12 weeks today until I meet an old friend who's id quite like to look good for ;) lol will be doing 10 weeks s/s ten day reefed and 5:2 within that 12 weeks hope to lose 2st4lbs more would be great, also starting...
  50. lebody

    will it be obivous when ive reached ketosis?

    thanks thanks merrymoo, hopefully i'll be in ketosis before start of week then would be great if I got away with the bad breath then lol ;)
  51. lebody

    will it be obivous when ive reached ketosis?

    im on day 4 still little hungry, breath fine (keep getting my daughter to smell it lol) and certainly no energy rush bit worried now as have followed 100% apart for replacing a pack with a protein meal so had 2 x protein meals in a day. shouldn't it have kicked in on day 3 or 4?
  52. lebody

    BiggusBurdus - diary of the dissapearing woman! (I hope)

    well done in getting into a sze 12, wont be long before your blouses are more forgiving happy for you, your house will become a home once you put a stamp on it ive had to start from scratch again after marriage breakdown, was quite daunting at first but getting there picked up some great...
  53. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    thanks for that luv2slim .. was bit worried, so do you know if can have 2 meal packs instead of 1 protein meal and 1 meal pack in case don't have suitable stuff in for protein meal or go out somewhere last minute and not sure going to be able to get protein meal? always worth keeping Cpl in my...
  54. lebody

    which type excercise do you do to tone up whilst on slim/save?

    only plan to stay on it for 10 weeks initially but would still like to tone up as I go along as im assuming im going to be losing good 2 stone in short space time, I urgently need to do some sort of exercise to tone up ideally dvd workout kettlebells or pilates? was also thinking doing 30 day...
  55. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    day 3 - not sure ive broken the diet as not yet in kesosis had the usual shakes, but 2 protein meals (2x100g chicken and salad) as got called to help friend out at kids party, totally forgot to bring a s/s pack stayed on to help clear up and was ravenous by then - it was all I could do to stop...
  56. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    thanks sukie sue, you've done so well already did you start slim and save Monday then? finding it fairly easy so far, although had to stop myself absent mindedly popping kids left overs in my mouth couple times - old habits!! would love to buddy up not sure how that works though, my weigh in day...
  57. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    aww thanks ali p sorry only just seen your comment. good luck on your journey also xx
  58. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    day 2 - still on a roll :) had café late shake for breakfast (yum!) 2 boiled eggs and salad for lunch, shake for snack and banana shake for dinner with milk allowance for tea went bit overboard with shakes today, but as don't have micro bit limited as to what meals from sample box can cook so...
  59. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    thanks dolly1971 - yes beauty is within but the bonus is more than welcome right now lol. I think feeling good about how you look makes you more happy and confident etc .. my weight issues have impacted on all areas of my life in a negative way I just want to get to a healthier weight by august...
  60. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    biggusburdus .. your user name made me smile lool thank you for your kind words, looking forward to my date too its all I can think about at the moment lol good incentive if ever there was one, he keeps asking to meet sooner but just cant do it yet .. need to get to more of a comfortable weight...
  61. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    day 1 went well - had chocolate shake for breakfast, 1/2 trufa bar around 11ish, vegetable soup, 100g tuna and some salad and rest of trufa bar with Cpl cups tea at night - didn't feel hungry at all, was little light headed think prob from caffeine withdrawl , made sure to drink lots water ...
  62. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    msjmc - how funny same situation, i never expected to meet someone on internet in million years has come as shock to us both but as said before its one thing chatting and being all brave with your best pic on your avatar its another thing meeting someone when you so overweight and feel so down...
  63. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    thanks mamaC for your positive words, wow 56lb off, the diet speaks for itself well done that's an amazing loss :) thanks also porshe04 for your encouraging words, think you're right sw only works for some I have tried it several times as you say seems to work wonders for others, but never...
  64. lebody

    Wednesday Weighers

    hya, im starting slim and save today .. weighing in at 15st 11 1/2 - really not sure if slim and save is going to work for me though as have tried slimming world, calorie counting, excercing with minimal success despite sticking to it to the letter .. think im really at last chance saloon now...
  65. lebody

    so so much is riding on me losing 30lbs by begining aug .. fingers crossed !!!

    to cut a long story story short i have had the most horrendous 8 mths, finding out my husband had an affair, having our home repossessed as he hadn't paid the mortgage, having to move away from all i know, forced to leave college and the job i loved, struggling as a single parent with little boy...
  66. lebody

    Getting there slowly

    well done, you can really see the difference xx
  67. lebody

    What one thing would you tell yourself?

    everything in moderation ... I find if I deny myself bar of chocolate, it plays on my mind actually talks to me lool, so if I really cant resist temptation I break in half and freeze the other or throw away I know wasteful but don't feel so deprived then x
  68. lebody

    have you been able to lose with ovarian cyst or pcos ?

    thanks for your replies, only just seen them .. well scan was waste time, doctor ordered abdominal scan because I mentioned stomach pains so not able to look at my ovaries FFS despite that being main reason went in to see docs grrrr . he said there was no large cyst kind up run the probe thing...
  69. lebody

    can slim/save make you constipated? if so can you take something to help

    thank you cherry blossom, will try pick up some senna tomorrow .. you've answered all my questions today, thank you x
  70. lebody

    can you still lose on vlcd when struggled on other diets despiting sticking 100%

    about to try vlcd as have tried sw and ww stuck to them to the letter and lost painful amts each week the most being 2lb in first week .. been torture and so frustrating - im 15.10lb so should be losing larger amts, although in mid 40's now so down know if that's slowed it down about - im...
  71. lebody

    can slim/save make you constipated? if so can you take something to help

    ordered my samples last week, been cutting down on carbs and upping protein in anticipation of starting the plan on Monday .. finding im quite constipated, have been going everyday but it is a struggle and feel as if haven't emptied bowels properly (so sorry for tmi) im assuming its because in...
  72. lebody

    erm .. the bad breath thing, exactly how bad is it and does it last ? lol

    thank you cherry blossom great losses by the way, just hoping slim / save answer to my prayers struggled on sw and im sure have ov cyst (scan tomorrow) which is hindering my diet :( x
  73. lebody

    average calories for still losing (even if slow) and maintaining?

    thanks Minerva, 10stone off that's quite an achievement. its great that you didn't throw towel in when you put some back on and still plugging away, you will get there you seem such a positive person .. ive had stressful 6 months with marriage breakdown, unwanted move etc which has led to this...
  74. lebody

    average calories for still losing (even if slow) and maintaining?

    thanks Minerva, really kind of you to reply, glad to hear metabolism returns to normal just wondered why so many people on vlcd put on as soon as started to eat normally was panicking a little, deffinately don't want to put on so forward planning! .. wow you've done amanzingly well, have you...
  75. lebody

    average calories for still losing (even if slow) and maintaining?

    plan to start slim and save in next week or so - although have 5-6 stones to lose have decided only going to go on plan for 3 months hoping to lose 2-3 stones in this time, then lose at healthier pace through diet and gym when my lo starts nursery just wondered what likely calorie I will need to...
  76. lebody

    any slim/savers managed to lose or maintain on JUDD ??

    just looking at long term outcome, maintaining is going to be a challenge just wondered if works for you? x
  77. lebody

    erm .. the bad breath thing, exactly how bad is it and does it last ? lol

    Im a lash tech so my face is pretty close to my clients, just read about bad breath when go into ketosis will this stay for whole plan? when does it subside after go off plan, instantly or gradually. worried for 2 reasons, first ive mentioned and second meeting old school friend for date in aug...
  78. lebody

    have you been able to lose with ovarian cyst or pcos ?

    thanks for your reply, really appreciate it . omg size of loaf of bread thats some cyst, must have been scary. im quite annoyed with my doctors its taken 6 months to get referred for scan - I originally woke with horrendous pain in ovary area about 6 mths ago was actually crying, died down...
  79. lebody

    anyone had probs losing on other diets but found the answer in slim/save?

    hi Minerva, thanks for your reply really positive and encouraging .. suddenly thought im being investigated for ovarian cyst wndering if this that's stopping me losing any significant amt of weight and if so wondering if can still lose on slim / save . mmm hope so :(
  80. lebody

    have you been able to lose with ovarian cyst or pcos ?

    have been struggling on slimming world despite sticking to it to the letter, at first thought might be thyroid problem then after some research on google wondering if could be possible cyst stopping me losing any significant amt weight . im due to have scan on weds doctor thinks I have an...
  81. lebody

    how do you tone up when losing so much weight so quickly??

    hi just wondered how you toned up and stopped looking so gaunt when losing so much weight in such a short space time, currently doing slimming world and go to the gym with pretty dire results to be honest. have decided to try slim and save but little concerned about how I will tone up as have...
  82. lebody

    anyone had probs losing on other diets but found the answer in slim/save?

    Im really worried have thyroid problem or perhaps its just im getting older but no matter how hard I try counting calories, sliming world, exercise I just struggle to drop the pounds .. its really getting me down, particularly as having important occasion end of summer and really really need to...
  83. lebody

    Thursday Weigh-in Club

    i'll be joining you week after next .. just about to order my sample pack as have lots to lose before big do end aug and really disillusioned with slimming world after sticking to It 100% and walking my but off and losing a measly 2lbs most of which I think was water as I was on my monthlies the...
  84. lebody

    3 stones off by sept *back to school time* anyone want to join me?

    my lo starts playschool this sept, at 44 yrs old im likely to be to oldest mum at the school gates don't want to be the fattest one too!!! I currently weigh 15st 13lbs eeeep and would like to get down to 12st 13lbs or less in just over 4 months, I know its going to be tough but going to try my...
  85. lebody

    trying to lose weight, get fit and get happy .. thats all

    I weigh 15.13st, had my first weigh in today and was gutted to find I only lost 2lbs particularly as had stuck to ee to the letter plus last week was on my period, knew hadn't lost much clothes were still tight but thought just on strength of being on my period would have lost a bit more than...
  86. lebody

    can AF make big difference to your weight on scales?

    joined on thurs, was shocked to see was stone heavier .. although hoping some of that was because AF started that day, wondered if AF really does make a difference to the weight shown on scales ? also feeling disheartened as have stuck to it religiously walked miles and gone to the gym and yet...
  87. lebody

    From 16's to 15's

    can I join please .. im 16st1 joined sw meeting today .. was big shocked to find was good stone over what I thought I was but af starting so hoping some of it water retention. setting 7lb goals each month with combination of sw, daily walks and exercise and eventually the gym - first big target...
  88. lebody

    April 2013 Exercise Challenge

    omg was going to join you but only starting with 3 x 20 mins brisk walk every week .. so measly 4 hrs a mth !! bit lame compared to you with 20 hrs under your belts .. should I step it up then to see deffinate results, was just trying to break myself in gently lol what sort exercise do you do in...
  89. lebody

    syns for dolmio creamy carbonara sachet for 1 anyone ??

    please have checked search bar but not listed, does anyone happen to know syns values for full sachet plz
  90. lebody

    can anyone give me an idea how many points have eaten today?

    i joined ww yesturday, staying at a friends today overnight and forgot my book and all info, grrr - can someone please help me point my daily points for today pretty please x B: 1 banana on med w/meal toast with spread (marge) L: 2 crusty rolls, low fat spread and 2 tbsps l/fat philidelphia...
  91. lebody

    my journey to size 10 jeans ..

    hmmm .. started off so well, but have had few blips over last cpl days - drawing line under those and starting afresh 13/2 :-)
  92. lebody

    my journey to size 10 jeans ..

    day 2 day 2 - EE breakfast: 1 banana, 1 muller light yogurt lunch:spanish omelette (pots & onion) + rocket salad, 1 orange dinner:chicken curry, rice & salad (sauce=) snacks: treats: a's & b's: 350ml skim milk
  93. lebody

    my journey to size 10 jeans ..

    thanks maverick .. was following sw on the baby weight group begining last yr and was doing really well until mw banned me from following it, she wouldnt sign consent form for my sw group .. and that was the start of my major weight gain, just pigged out, then baby came 2 months early and pigged...
  94. lebody

    my journey to size 10 jeans ..

    day 1 EE bfast : muller light yogurt & 1 banana lunch: rocket salad, 2 boiled eggs, 2 slices ham & 1 orange dinner: spaghetti + sin free sauce, onions, peppers, peas, sweetcorn, passata, chopped ham snacks: cpl carrots, greek yogurt (5ish) treats:1/2 pkt walkers crisps (5ish) a & b : 350ml...
  95. lebody

    xmas outfit weight loss challenge ..

    i had my baby 7 weeks early and have basically carried on eating for 2 and i swear im heavier than when i was acually pregnant .. he only weighed 3lbs10oz, bless its his original due date next week 16th sept - so am going to make that my official sw (from home) start date and record everything...
  96. lebody

    lost 3lbs 10oz in one day without even trying!

    .. well, i started yet another sw food diary .. totally disapointed at myself with losing the plot and putting on so much weight at start of 3rd trim . i thought i had just 7 weeks to lose cpl pounds, try and do some damage limitation .. wrote my "healthy" food shopping list on monday, popped to...
  97. lebody

    last 8 weeks pg damage limitation ..

    day 1 day 1 - EE bfast: 1 peach + 2 x 400g w/meal toast (1 hea) spread with 2 tsp low fat spread (2 sins) topped with thin slices of banana with a sprinkling of cinnamon (yum!) lunch: couscous salad with peppers, onions + courgettes fried in fry lite + 1 lean chop, 1 x 0% fat activia yogurt...
  98. lebody

    last 8 weeks pg damage limitation ..

    have to step up my game .. im drawing a line under the last few days, i went totally off the rails .. hence me not writing in this food diary! its hard trying to eat healthily when bored at home, waiting for the days to pass until baby is born and surrounded by friends and family who just want...
  99. lebody

    7 week damage limitation food diary, before i can join SW for real!

    day 1 green day: bfast: 2 med w/meal nimble (1 hea) + 2 tsp l/fat spread (2 sins) + little oil to fry 1 egg + mushrooms (2 sins) snack: slices of water melon lunch:
  100. lebody

    7 week damage limitation food diary, before i can join SW for real!

    i am 33 weeks, pg .. have put on loads weight - no excuses, i was doing quite well when i first joined a sw class, then when i mentioned it to my mw she was not happy for me to continue, so i basically used that as an excuse to go off the rails .. however, i got a real shock when i saw myself in...
  101. lebody

    last 8 weeks pg damage limitation ..

    day 3 green day : breakfast: 2 med slices w'meal bread (1hxb) 2 tsp l/fat spread (2 sins) + sliced banana snack: 2 nectarines lunch: pasta + brocolli with 4 tsp l/fat spread (4 sins) slices of melon + 0% fat activia yogurt snack: 1 small banana dinner : jacket potato with baked beans + 2 tsp...
  102. lebody

    last 8 weeks pg damage limitation ..

    day 2 breakfast: 2 small w/meal toast (1 hxb) 2 tsp l/fat spread (2 sins) topped with sliced banana + activia 0% fat fruit yog snack: 1 apple lunch: tuna with rice and salad, 1 small w/meal bread + 1 tsp l/fat spread (4 sins) + wedges of water melon snack : 2 weetabix ( 6 sins) + skim milk from...
  103. lebody

    Slimming world while preggers

    rayven thank you for the encouragement xx can i ask approx how many syns do you allow yourself ? was thinking up to 15, plus plus couple flexi syns days a week - if i need them also can you post link to your diary, have searched for it but cant find! xx many thanks x
  104. lebody

    last 8 weeks pg damage limitation ..

    hi thank you both, think i need all the luck i can get ! xx breakfast : 2 sml wmeal toast (1 hxb) 2 tsp low fat spread, 2 tsp jam (4 sins) snack : 1 peach lunch : pasta salad with 2 tbsp philidelphia light (3 sins?) 2 slices grilled bacon + cooked broccoli slices of peach and kiwi fruit...
  105. lebody

    last 8 weeks pg damage limitation ..

    i was doing well on sw middle of my pg, until my mw refused to let me join a sw club .. i then went totally off the rails, i know i have put on much more than baby weight so its now time to get a grip .. im going to keep an ee sw diary for the last 8 weeks of my pg just in the hope that i...
  106. lebody

    Slimming world while preggers

    well done, thats a brilliant weight loss! i have gone completely off the rails since mw refused to let me join a sw club .. i havent weighed myself but know i have put on much more than baby weight, which i just know wouldnt have happened had i been allowed to join i have 8 weeks left and your...
  107. lebody

    Hello! a quick update from me!!

    hi hi there thats pants, you had gestational diabetes with your last pg didnt you? hope you manage to keep it under control with a healthy diet. god cant believe we're 28 weeks already, almost into the 30's hasnt time flown! i havent been around much either, went away to lake district for few...
  108. lebody

    sw pregnancy weight maintenance plan

    green day bfast: 2 weetabix (1 hxb) 1 alpen l/fat bar (part hxb) snack: 1 nectarine lunch: jacket potato, 2 tsp flora (2 syns), 3 tbsp l.fat coleslaw (3 syns) green side salad, 1 l.fat activia yogurt snack: 1 alpen l.fat bar (part hxb) dinner: egg noodles, veg stir fry + 6 tbsp black bean sauce...
  109. lebody

    sw pregnancy weight maintenance plan

    extra easy bfast: 1 l/fat alpen bar (part hxb) 1 activia fat free yog snack: 1 orange lunch: jacket potato + 2 tsp flora (2syns) and v.low fat cottage cheese, melon fruit salad snack: 1 l/fat alpen bar (part hxb) dinner: lean pork chop, brown rice, vegetable stir fry + blackbean sauce (3 syns)...
  110. lebody

    June ~ Antenatal Challenge

    hi amyeve why is your mw not happy with your weight gain? is she saying its too much? i think 18lbs in 25+ weeks is quite healthy .. was under the impression we put on around 14lbs in first cpl trims then 1lb a week after .. so you're pretty much on track, perhaps just a little over ??
  111. lebody

    June ~ Antenatal Challenge

    hi have just got back from cumbria, and although resisted the cream teas etc .. i just know ive put on, was impossible to follow sw and gave up with calorie counting (was driving me mad!) so although didnt go completely mad, i didnt let myself go without either iykwim, lol .. wont be able to...
  112. lebody

    mummy 2 b slimming world food diary ..

    extra easy back from hols .. so back on sw to try and lose what im guessing ive put on in 5 days!! breakfast: 1 slice wholemeal toast (1hxb) 1 tsp flora (1 syns) 1 fried egg (1 syn) midmorning: 1 red apple, melon fruit salad, 1 alpen light bar (3 syns) lunch: jacket potato, 2 tsp flora (2...
  113. lebody

    mummy 2 b slimming world food diary ..

    extra easy breakfast: 2 weetabix midmorning: lunch: ham and 1 fried egg (1 syn) with med portion sw chips midafternoon: dinner: grilled chop, fat removed with brown rice and salad + fat free dressing treats:
  114. lebody

    mummy 2 b slimming world food diary ..

    green day breakfast: 2 weetabix (1 hxb) small banana + skim milk on cereal + tea (1hxa) midmorning: lunch: 2 egg mushroom omelete with side salad + sw chips midafternoon: dinner: 2 x 400g wmeal nimble (1hxb) 2 tsp flora (2 syns) spaghetti hoops & 1 fried egg (1 syn) treats: 1 x chupa chups...
  115. lebody

    mummy 2 b slimming world food diary ..

    green day breakfast: 2 weetabix (1hxb) small banana + skim milk on cereal and on tea (1 hxa) midmorning: 1 sw bar (1hxb) lunch: pasta + 3 tsp flora (3 syns) activia fat free yogurt dinner: small plain jacket potato, brown rice / feta cheese (1 hxa) salad + fat free french dressing treats...
  116. lebody

    mummy 2 b slimming world food diary ..

    lost 1/2 lb! had my weigh in @ sw yesturday, and was dreading it .. almost never went, specially as i missed the previous weeks weigh in and to be honest, havent exactly been brilliant .. was shocked to have lost 1/2 lb - not exactly mindblowing, but not bad with being 24 weeks pg, so nice to...
  117. lebody

    May ~ Antenatal Challenge anyone?

    :)thanks sarah, youve been really supportive and yes i intend to enjoy myself in the lake district, lol :)kellymarie, you've done really well overall. we've pretty much got the same goal then - im a week behind you and also trying to stay under 15 st .. my god, that figure just sounds so alien...
  118. lebody

    Ive had a 'Show'!

    hi try not to worry too much, im sure if mw was that concerned they'd have taken you into hospital straight away. i have read this happening to other pg mummies and its grown back .. on a pg web site i go on : www.babyandbump.co.uk / com .. why not do a search and see if you can find their...
  119. lebody

    May ~ Antenatal Challenge anyone?

    hi thanks everyone for the encouragement during my wobbly moments, really appreciate it and it has worked as have just got back from sw with a small loss - 0.5lb, not much but at least i havent put on! cant quite believe it with all the barbecues, parties and meals out have had .. its really...
  120. lebody

    mummy 2 b slimming world food diary ..

    green day changed to calorie counting - max 2000 breakfast: 2 weetabix + skim milk, 2 cups tea (250 cals) midmorning: elevenses bar + chunks of watermelon (200 cals) lunch: jacket potato, 2 tsp flora v low fat cottage cheeses, green side salad . med banana (450 cals) midafternoon: ham...
  121. lebody

    Spaghetti bolognese eating out

    eating out at italian restaurant at the weekend, really love my spag bol .. how many syns for ee, red and green? also does anyone know many syns for average portion of plain ice cream ?
  122. lebody

    May ~ Antenatal Challenge anyone?

    hi those following sw : just out of interest which days do you feel you lose most on , red, green or extra easy? so far, have been doing mostly green - wondering if thats why struggling a little, bit nervous to start ee though,lol
  123. lebody

    who is an expert on calorie counting?

    hi hi thanks for info re calories .. think i'll try and stick to 1700-2000 whilst im away and get back onto sw when i return, as long as it averages out over the 5 days i guess i wont put on but just maintain .. but wont stress if i do, i think i really need this break . just want to feel a...
  124. lebody

    mummy 2 b slimming world food diary ..

    extra easy extra easy breakfast: 3 x 400g wmeal nimble (1 hxb+3 syns) 3 tsp flora (3 syns) + plum tomatoes, 2 cups tea with skim milk (part hxa) midmorning: small banana lunch: ham filled with v low fat cott cheese, 2 boiled eggs and green salad . activia fat free yog midafternoon...
  125. lebody

    mummy 2 b slimming world food diary ..

    green day breakfast : 2 weetabix (1hxb) with skim milk +2 cups tea (1 hxa) and activia fat free yogurt midmorning: elevenses bar (8 syns - ouch!) few black grapes lunch: large bowl pasta + philidelphia v. low fat cheese (4 syns) midafternoon: small banana, 2 x 400g w'meal nimble (1 hxb) dinner...
  126. lebody

    mummy 2 b slimming world food diary ..

    green day green day breakfast: 2 weetabix (1hxb) with skim milk + 2 cups tea (1hxa) midmorning: 2 pears and small slice watermelon lunch: peppered quorn steak + green side salad, activia fat free yog midafternoon: small braeburn apple dinner : quorn escalope, small pce chicken (1hxb) green...
  127. lebody

    my pg diary .. warning full of anxieties and worry !!!

    quick update : i had an appt with my midwife monday afternoon - she was brilliant and reassured me what they picked up isnt too much of a concern and that it actually sounds worse than it is. although its not common, as long as im properly monitored all should progress well so i feel much better...
  128. lebody

    who is an expert on calorie counting?

    i usually "try" and follow sw as a rule, but have decided to try calorie counting as its going to be near impossible to follow whilst im away for 5 days, staying in hotels, visiting relatives etc.. i understand i need to comsume around 2000 to maintain, but do i have to stick to this strictly...
  129. lebody

    May ~ Antenatal Challenge anyone?

    hi still struggling, so much for me getting back on the wagon, lol !! too many barbecues for me also, plus couple unexpected meals out .. i expect to have put on few pounds, but although havent been brilliant, have restrained myself from throwing in the towel and pigging out for the sake of it...
  130. lebody

    mummy 2 b slimming world food diary ..

    calorie counting breakfast: mushroom on toast + cup tea/sugar (350 cals) midmorning: slice water melon (50 cals) lunch : salad sandwich (250 cals) + pkt crisps (260 cals) slice of water melon (50 cals) midafternoon: pick and mix, oh dear (300 cals) dinner: not brilliant, thats all i have to...
  131. lebody

    mummy 2 b slimming world food diary ..

    calorie counting breakfast: med bowl all bran (200 cals) 1/2 banana (50 cals) skim milk (100 cals) midmorning: activia l/w yog (70 cals) + snaked on a few crudities lunch: tin of waitrose carrot/corriander soup (70 cals) + white roll with philadelphia light cheese (200 cals) midafternoon: 2 x...
  132. lebody

    mummy 2 b slimming world food diary ..

    hi hi you're welcome .. although dont know if you'll be able to learn much from me, i tend to struggle big time! im doing sw where possible (ie have right foods in) and then trying to stick to 1700-2000 cals(to maintain) if eating out, not got right stuff in etc.. kind of works for me why dont...
  133. lebody

    my pg diary .. warning full of anxieties and worry !!!

    hi thanks all.. ive decided not to carry on the diary, something else was picked up at a doppler scan which i totally freaked out about cpl days ago .. blood flow from uterine artery to placenta not very good, they're not too concerned but just monitering me .. but i was in such a state...
  134. lebody

    mummy 2 b slimming world food diary ..

    back on the wagon just havent been able to stick to sw for cpl days, have have the most stressful time - 23 week doppler scan picked up probs with blood flow to placenta, which basically freaked me out because of previous history .. they have offered me extra scans to monitor the situation and...
  135. lebody

    mummy 2 b slimming world food diary ..

    hi there yes .. i have re-just joined, no nothing extra (unfortunately!lol) only get extras if breast feeding good luck with it x
  136. lebody

    May ~ Antenatal Challenge anyone?

    hi all hi everyone, havent updated my weight loss as basically couldnt face going to sw yesturday .. have just had the most cpl stressful days .. had a doppler scan on 19th where they discovered the blood flow from one of my uterine arteries was not very good, although they work it out on the...
  137. lebody

    mummy 2 b slimming world food diary ..

    day 6 day 6 - green breakfast : 2 weetabix (1 hxb) + skim milk and 1 cup tea (part hxa), zero shape yogurt midmorning: 2 x 400g wholemeal toast (1 hxb) 2 tsp flora (2 syns) + marmite and cup of tea lunch : pasta + tesco sauce (2 syns) muller light yogurt midafternoon: 1.5 weetabix (4.5 syns)...
  138. lebody

    my pg diary .. warning full of anxieties and worry !!!

    22+5 have been on the internet most of the morning looking up various aches and pains, keep getting this weird pain at the top of my bump just under my right breast .. its the strangest pain and havent come across anyone else who knows what im talking about (just typical!) the best way to...
  139. lebody

    my pg diary .. warning full of anxieties and worry !!!

    warning : this diary contains some sensitive issues such as mc and stillbirth im already running a sw food diary, currently 22+5 weeks pg and not enjoying it at all. im full of worries and anxiety about the pg as have had several mc and a stillbirth at 20 weeks - 2 yrs ago this week. i never...
  140. lebody

    mummy 2 b slimming world food diary ..

    day 5 day 5 - green breakfast: 2 weetabix (1 hxb) with skim milk and 2 cups tea (part hxa) midmorning : 2 small pkts crisps (8 syns?) not the healthiest of snacks!! lunch: 2 quorn sausages, mash with 2 tsp flora (2 syns) small portion spaghetti hoops, shape zero yogurt midafternoon : 2 baby...
  141. lebody

    mummy 2 b slimming world food diary ..

    day 4 day 4 - green breakfast : 2 weetabix (1 hxb) with skim milk + 2 cups tea ( part hxa) midmorning: 1 braeburn apple, 2 x mini baby bel (1hxa) lunch : jacket potato, 3 tsp flora (3 syns) + v.low fat cott cheese, green side salad + zero shape yogurt midafternoon : muller light yogurt dinner...
  142. lebody

    mummy 2 b slimming world food diary ..

    day 3 day 3 - red day breakfast: 2 quorn sausages, 1 fried egg and mushrooms cooked in fry ligh, plus 2 x 400g wholemeal toast (1hxb) with 2 tsp flora (2 syns) cup of tea with splash of skim milk midmorning: 2 x baby bel cheese (1hxa) lunch: grilled pork chop, 8oz potato wedges baked with fry...
  143. lebody

    full english breakfast

    hi hi thanks for your replies and sugestions, think if it was a one off id probably put in a special order, but then we have 4 days breakfast / lunch / dinner to get through - we're going away with another 2 couples, 1 of which dont know that well dont want to start fafffing around at each...
  144. lebody

    mummy 2 b slimming world food diary ..

    day 2 day 2 - green breakfast: 1 small banana, 2 weetabix (1 hxb) and cup tea with skim milk (part hxa) midmorning: 2 small braeburn apples lunch: 2 quorn sausages plus tescos golden vegetable rice and green side salad + muller light yogurt, plus few small chunks of melon, cup of tea with...
  145. lebody

    found this for anyone wanting to know how much weigh supposed to gain at each stage

    http://www.i-am-pregnant.com/encyclo...W/Weight-Gain/ im classed obese :mad: but im only 1lb over what i should be at the current stage of my pregnancy , dont feel too bad now and hopefully sw will help me to maintain, so i can tackle my "obesity" once baby has arrived, lol
  146. lebody

    Birth Plans?

    hi had a birth plan with my daughter, which was pretty much stuck to .. had an epidural which i was pleased about as apparently 2 other girls in labour same time as me were begging for one ( but was not in their plans) but was no other aenathatists (sp?) available .. so id recommend anyone even...
  147. lebody

    full english breakfast

    hi thanks moomin, but i think its going to be near impossible to work out accurately via sw, and as we'll also be eating out during the day i think i may just come off it for 4 days and count calories @ 2000 a day .. will be doing loads of walking around the lakes .. bump allowing, lol . i can...
  148. lebody

    full english breakfast

    i know this is going to be a bit hit and miss, just wondering what total syns would be for a full english breakfast - we're staying in a b&b in lake district for 4 nights and as they're renowned for their fry ups i plan to have one on the last day before we set off . what would be the approx...
  149. lebody

    mummy 2 b slimming world food diary ..

    day 1 - green breakfast: 2 x 400g wholemeal toast (1hxb) 2 tsp flora (2syns) 3/4 tin spaghetti hoops, 1 small banana, cup of tea with splash of skim milk (part hxa) midmorning: 2 small braeburn apples lunch: tescos golden vegetable rice ( free) + 2 plain egg omelette and 1 muller light yogurt...
  150. lebody

    What do we all do for a living?

    jobs im a part time health care worker in a residential / nursing home and cant say i particularly enjoy it - im looking forward to finishing to go on mat leave in cpl weeks . also currently training in make up, beauty therapy and eyelash extensions as i hope to offer bridal makeup and beauty...
  151. lebody

    May ~ Antenatal Challenge anyone?

    hi kellymarie, thanks seems ive put on the recommended amt then, but honestly thought i was a good 7lbs less due to my blasted scales (which ive now thrown out!) and have had to change my signature as all my own weigh in's count for nothing .. the only consolation is that i probably actually...
  152. lebody

    May ~ Antenatal Challenge anyone?

    totally gutted im totally gutted, joined sw this evening and im much much heavier than i thought i was .. i appear to have put on 1 stone in 22 weeks (is that good?) my scales must be really be out, i realise i probably weighed heavier because weigh in was at 7 oc and i usually weigh myself i...
  153. lebody

    can my gp authorise slimming world while im pg?

    really want to join today, and have spoken to the consultant .. she said i can join but wont actually be able to follow the diet and be weighed until have authorisation from my midwife. wont be seing her for another 3 weeks, can my gp give authorisation ? she has already expressed sw would be a...
  154. lebody

    golden vegetable rice TESCOS

    hi yay .. thank you both !!
  155. lebody

    May ~ Antenatal Challenge anyone?

    hi all your girls names are so pretty .. my daughter is called fleur so wanted a little something unusual for a boy .. however think we will end up calling him something traditional like harry, my husb likes morgan james, but im not so sure on morgan for a first name .. have had mixed...
  156. lebody

    feel like giving up .. just cant stop eating!!

    hi thanks everyone for your messages of support .. feeling a little better today, have had healthy bfast with my fave weetabix and fruit and im planning a nice lunch (stirfry + noodles) with some strawbs i picked up yesturday + 0% fat greek yogurt .. of course! i just think i need to plan ahead...
  157. lebody

    my sw pg damage limitation food diary!!!

    day 19 day 19 - green breakfast : 2 weetabix (1hxb) + 2 cups tea with skim milk from allowance (1hxa) small slice of melon midmorning: 2 small slices brown toast (1hxb) + 2 tsp flora (2 syns) lunch: noodles and veg stir fry with 4 tbsp chinese stir fry sauce (2 syns) few strawberries + 0% fat...
  158. lebody

    feel like giving up .. just cant stop eating!!

    trying to follow sw from home to try and maintain my weight .. but just cant get into it, start off with good intentions get all the right food in .. then end up eating loads of cr*ap that uses my syns up (and more!) and i feel a real failure .. i almost feel as if i deserve to put on loads of...
  159. lebody

    golden vegetable rice TESCOS

    does anyone know the syn value for tescos dried golden vegetable rice - think its 120g packet there is a list floating about on here (did a search) but posted in 2008 so perhaps out of date? hope someone can help, im on a green day all this week many thanks x
  160. lebody

    my sw pg damage limitation food diary!!!

    day 18 - green day 18 - green breakfast: 2 weetabix (hxb) with skim milk and cup of tea from allowance (part hxa) midmorning: 2 med plums, 2 baby bel light cheeses (hxa) lunch: 410g tin tescos spaghetti bolognese (6.5 syns) . small baked banana, 0% fat free greek yogurt + drizzle maple syrup...
  161. lebody

    May ~ Antenatal Challenge anyone?

    thanks mummytummy .. have managed to reduce my shifts at work, so plan to actually join sw on thurs as not doing so well by myself, lol the weigh in is in the afternoon though, and i know from previous experience the scales will show much higher than mine at home .. so going to ask her not tell...
  162. lebody

    May ~ Antenatal Challenge anyone?

    hi can i ask those that are following sw whilst pg .. how many syns are you having and do you have any "extra" healthy extras ? im in 2nd trim (21+4 days) and fairly big at 14 st so have been allowing myself 15 syns - although keep going over just lately due to the amt birthdays and...
  163. lebody

    my sw pg damage limitation food diary!!!

    day 18 day 18 - green breakfast: 2 weetabix (1 heb) with skim milk from allowance, 2 cups tea (part hea) small banana and apple midmorning: 3 baby bel light (1 hea) + sticks of celery lunch: jacket potato, 2 tsp flora (2 syns)+ low fat cottage cheese with green side salad, 2 small plums...
  164. lebody

    my sw pg damage limitation food diary!!!

    day 17 day 17 - red breakfast : 1 bacon, mushrooms and scrambled egg made with fry lite 2 small slices brown toast (1 heb) with flora and marmalade (4 syns) 2 cups of tea with skim milk midmorning snack : 2 baby bel light (1 hea) 1 small slice brown bread (2 syns) with flora (1 syn) lunch ...
  165. lebody

    my sw pg damage limitation food diary!!!

    day 16 day 16 - green breakfast : 2 weetabix (1 heb) with skim milk and cup of tea (1 hea) +1 small banana midmorning snack : cucumber sandwich on brown (1heb) + 2 tsp flora (2syns) lunch: 2 egg mushroom omelet + baked beans + muller light yogurt, cup of tea with skim milk midafternoon snack...
  166. lebody

    heinz tinned beef ravioli

    hi thank you, you're an angel .. thought would be much more in syn value xx
  167. lebody

    heinz tinned beef ravioli

    does anyone know how many syns on a green and red day for the whole 400g tin many thanks
  168. lebody

    my sw pg damage limitation food diary!!!

    day 15 day 15 - green my mw seems to think there would be no probs in me following sw, even if i do have gestational diabetes .. so here i go again .. lol breakfast: 2 small slices brown toast (heb) 2tsp flora (2 syns) 2 tsp marmalade (2syns) 2 cups tea with skim milk from allowance...
  169. lebody

    when did you start looking at prams / buggies etc

    hi thanks, yes i guess theres no harm in looking .. we have another scan at addenbrookes at 23 weeks so will perhaps pop into john lewis and just have a sneaky look .. try out couple different models thanks again x
  170. lebody

    May ~ Antenatal Challenge anyone?

    hi ive put on a little today, now 21 weeks but have had a family barbecue and 2 bdays with yummy cakes so cant complain! yes, will be great to weigh in on 31st .. are those figures on the list your weight loss goals ? ive put on in the last 2 weeks, so wont be too optimistic .. i'll say 2lbs...
  171. lebody

    1st weigh in

    hi wow .. thats brilliant mummy tummy !! i was following sw, but have started to count calories as i think i was perhaps eating too much .. now tempted to go back on sw after your grt weight loss, lol we're only 2 days appart - im expecting my little prince 16th sept i'll weigh in on a fri if...
  172. lebody

    when did you start looking at prams / buggies etc

    i have a history of mc and also a stillbirth, so as you can imagine im really reluctant to buy anything for baby yet as not quite 21 weeks .. .. but i keep finding myself having a sneaky peak at prams and buggies, i really want to make sure we get the "right" one as live in a flat and its going...
  173. lebody

    May ~ Antenatal Challenge anyone?

    well you know im trying to maintain/lose a little so count me in .. im going to weigh in on friday when baby goes up a week but well done you .. you've lost this week ! im trying to stick to around 1700 after you gave me that link, not doing so well so far .. but to be fair have had my husbands...
  174. lebody

    my sw pg damage limitation food diary!!!

    day 14 day 14 breakfast = approx 400 cals 3 x slices toast, l/fat spread + marmalade 2 cups tea with splash skim milk midmorning = 250 cals 1 x lollypop sweet! open sandwich with slice ham + coleslaw lunch = 800 cals, woops .. not good! curry + brown rice melon fruit salad cup of coffee with...
  175. lebody

    day 14

    day 14 breakfast = 450 cals 2 weetabix + skim milk 2 slices toast + low fat spread cup of coffee with splash of skim milk midmorning =
  176. lebody

    my sw pg damage limitation food diary!!!

    day 13 day 13 breafast = approx 350 cals 2 x weektabix + 2 cups of tea with skim milk 3 small plums midmorning = 60 cals 1 reachtea chocolate biscuit lunch = approx 450 cals 2 x small bacon sandwhiches on brown - grilled dinner = 1000 cals barbecue, nibbles + chocolate bday cake !! approx...
  177. lebody

    my damage limitation healthy eating plan!!!

    hi thanks for the link, will have a nosey x
  178. lebody

    my sw pg damage limitation food diary!!!

    day 12 have decided to eat healthily and try to stick to around 1700 cals .. which should help me to maintain my weight .. have also changed my weigh in day to fri which is the day baby goes up a week, so although hasnt been quite a week im now weighing the same as i did monday - with no weight...
  179. lebody

    my pregnancy damage limitation challenge ..

    hi woo hoo .. i did it, will try and change colour though, looks a little boring!
  180. lebody

    my pregnancy damage limitation challenge ..

    hi thanks amy .. hopefully will have a new signature at the end of this post ..
  181. lebody

    my pregnancy damage limitation challenge ..

    hi yes, of course you're welcome to join macmammy, the more the merrier .. how are you planning to manage your weight? i have decided to try and do what amy is doing (healthy eating and calorie control) as finding im eating far too much on sw - and need to cut back on the pots, rice and pasta...
  182. lebody

    my damage limitation healthy eating plan!!!

    hi thanks girls for your encouraging comments .. perhaps havent put on too much after all, just that i have never been 14 and something was a shock to see ont he scales! .. i have now decided not to stick to sw now, lol .. think i was probably eating more than i usually do .. will try and eat...
  183. lebody

    Amy's pregnancy diary, trying to stay away from 12st!

    hi hi amy can i ask how many cals you're having a day .. pretty lost now with the possibility of gd, was quite happy following sw, lol! think i might eat few refined carbs, more fruit, veg and obvioulsy try and cut down on sugar (although have just poished off 2 chocolate muffins:eek:) and just...
  184. lebody

    might have gestational diabetes .. what the hell do i eat now, lol

    had my 20 week scan yesturday, all seemed well but there were some concerns over babies abdominal circumfrence measurements (too high) although just on top line of centile thing, didnt go over .. i have now been referred for a glucose testing in case i have developed gestational diabetes - appt...
  185. lebody

    my sw pg damage limitation food diary!!!

    day 11 day 11 breakfast: 2 x small brown bread, 2 tsp marge (2 sins) mushrooms/fry light 1 cup of tea with skim milk lunch : jacket potato, 2 tsp marge + low fat coleslaw (6? sins) ........................................................................ ok, so i had my 20 week scan today - all...
  186. lebody

    my sw pg damage limitation food diary!!!

    day 10 day 10 worryingly after yesturdays raw chicken incident i do feel a little sick this morning .. roll on friday, only another 60 hrs to go to find out if ive developed salmonella - cant believe this has happened! breakfast : small bowl bran flakes with sweetener and skim milk from...
  187. lebody

    my sw pg damage limitation food diary!!!

    day 9 day 9 deffo red day today, having far too many greens and baby needs some protein! breakfast: 2 slices brown bread (1heb) 2 tsp marge (2 sins) + 2 fried eggs (2 sins) 2 cups tea with splash skim milk from allowance midmorning : 1 choc biscuit (3sins?) lunch : pork stir fry with...
  188. lebody

    April Post Natal Weight Loss Challenge

    thank you thank you purple hugs for your encouraging words .. i guess as i usually lose between 5-7lbs in my first week with sw when not pg (have joined and rejoined enough times, lol) just thought id lose at least 1-2lbs despite being pg - im 20 weeks on friday, perhaps its just a growth...
  189. lebody

    my pregnancy damage limitation challenge ..

    thank you hi amy thank you for your kind words and encouragement - hope you were pleasantly suprised at your weigh in we're actually only days appart from due date - im 19+3 today, lol .. perhaps we could be belly buddies? are you following sw? im trying to do sw from home as cant get to a...
  190. lebody

    malteser ice cream on a stick

    thanks you hi, yes thats the one .. it will push me just over, will simply have fewer sins tomorrow .. many thanks x
  191. lebody

    malteser ice cream on a stick

    does anyone know how much damage i have done, my 10 yr old daughter bought it for me with her pocket money .. couldnt say no, well guess i could have stuck it in the freezer!
  192. lebody

    my sw pg damage limitation food diary!!!

    thank you thank you for your positive comments, i must admit i was quite disheartened this morning .. dont get me wrong i wasnt expecting to have lost much, specially with 2 flexi days but being as it was my first week i thought i may have lost at least a pound or two despite baby growth - as i...
  193. lebody

    my sw pg damage limitation food diary!!!

    day 8 day 8 a new week, a new start ... hopefully! green day breakfast: 2 weetabix (1heb) with splash of skim milk from allowance 2 small plums 1 cup tea with dash of skim milk from allowance midmorning: 1 apple & 1 orang 1 cup tea with splash skim milk lunch : pasta salad with sweet corn...
  194. lebody

    waitrose aberdeen angus burger - 4 pack

    just wondered approx how many points these work out at individually, i think they're 100% beef - although they look quite big . thanks x
  195. lebody

    my sw pg damage limitation food diary!!!

    weigh in +1/4 weight gain this week .. boo hoo ok so i admit, with 2 flexi days under my belt shouldnt be suprised, but then i did stick to food optimising rest of the week and the calories on the flexi days were not actually that excesive - i wont deny it, im pretty gutted but onwards and...
  196. lebody

    my pregnancy damage limitation challenge ..

    didnt start that well and was all ready to throw in the towel after feeling so proud of myself sticking to food optimising then finding id put on 1/4lb in first week. but after googling pregnancy weight gain and finding that at around 20 weeks pg you're supposed to put on 1/2kilo (just over 1lb)...
  197. lebody

    uncle bens risotto rice .. have i sinned?

    thank you oh not too bad then! many thanks x
  198. lebody

    April Post Natal Weight Loss Challenge

    gutted week 1 sw : 14.05lb week 2 sw : 14.3/4lb - GUTTED !!!! i know im 19 weeks pg, but surely should have made a loss in 1st week - have optimised for 5 days, with 2 flexi days (which although i pointed at 50 sins, calorie wise were not that bad at all) now at a loss as to what to do, i felt...
  199. lebody

    my sw pg damage limitation food diary!!!

    day 7 day 7 not sure if i will do a green or red day today, i'll have a neutral breakfast and and see where the day takes me .. breakfast: grilled mushrooms on toast (1 heb) + (2sins) for the marge 2 cups coffee with splash of s/skim milk midmorning : same as breakfast, god im hungry today...
  200. lebody

    uncle bens risotto rice .. have i sinned?

    hoping this is free on a green day as i have polished the whole packet off with a green salad! flavour is : grilled mediterranean vegetables does anyone know the sin value, pleeease!
  201. lebody

    my sw pg damage limitation food diary!!!

    day 6 day 6 think i'll try and stick to green today, i seem to have more self control when im on a green day, lol breakfast: 2 weetabix (1heb) with skim milk from allowance, 1 cup of tea with splash of milk midmorning: 1 small banana 2 baby bel cheese (1hea) lunch: green salad with mushroom...
  202. lebody

    my sw pg damage limitation food diary!!!

    day 5 day 5 im 19 weeks pg today, almost half way! really going to try and make it a red day today for a change, having to have a neutral breakfast though as havent yet been shopping! breakfast : 2 small brown toast (1heb) 2 tsp marge + topped with 2 fried eggs (2 syns) 2 cups tea with splash...
  203. lebody

    tescos spaghetti rings

    i just had them on toast, assumed they were free on a green day but now panicking as i remember they changed a lot of the tinned free foods to syn food .. going on then, whats the damage 410g tin please someone put me out of my misery many thanks x
  204. lebody

    my sw pg damage limitation food diary!!!

    another green day! day 4 ok, had planned a red day but didnt get off to a good start as someone ate all the ham i was planning to have with eggs for breakfast! so another green day it is .. breakfast: 2 weetabix (1heb) with s/skim milk from allowance, 1 small banana 2 cups of tea with splash...
  205. lebody

    my sw pg damage limitation food diary!!!

    day 3 day 3 working today from 2-9 oc so will try and fill up on green foods and take my weetabix with me for 4 oc snack !! b'fast: 2 x small brown bread (1heb) mushrooms + egg cooked in fry light (3 syns for marge - cant wait to buy v.l.fat spread - waste of syns!) 2 cups of tea with splash...
  206. lebody

    my sw pg damage limitation food diary!!!

    hi hi im following green plan, although only loosely at the moment due to being pregnant . have you followed sw whilst being pregnant?
  207. lebody

    tesco tinned spaghetti bolognese

    thanks might just use half a tin with jacket spud, not so bad then, many thanks xx
  208. lebody

    hi, can anyone tell me sin value for these chinese dishes?

    vegetable spring roll - quite big special chow mein - whole silver carton or chicken chop suey - whole silver carton prawn crackers - how much each? chicken balls + s/sour sauce - how much each or per whole silver carton? going to have half of the above 2morrow and share with my daughter .. if...
  209. lebody

    tesco tinned spaghetti bolognese

    thanks hi is that for whole tin do you know? really thought would be less on the green day - more pasta than meat in it:confused: oh well 1/2 syn, not much in it really many thanks x
  210. lebody

    tilda egg fried steamed basmati rice

    hi thanks ellie x
  211. lebody

    tesco tinned spaghetti bolognese

    something else i thought would make a quick lunch at work, but i suspect is full of syns - its the 410g tin does anyone happen to know how many syns for the full tin on a green day, many thanks x
  212. lebody

    tilda egg fried steamed basmati rice

    thank you thank you for your quick replies is that 3.5 for 1 oz dry? its not one of those snack packet rices, its like a full bag of rice many thanks x
  213. lebody

    tilda egg fried steamed basmati rice

    saw this in my local shop this morning, does anyone happen to know the sin value .. would be perfect if free on a green day:D
  214. lebody

    syns for pot noodles, mugshot and ah couscous

    what are mugshots keep seing posts about mugshots and now have looked at the link to syn values and found mostly free on a green day im intrigued are they packets of dried pasta, noodles and couscous you add hot water to from a kettle - like a snack? where can i buy them, are they available...
  215. lebody

    syns for pot noodles, mugshot and ah couscous

    thank you thank you for the link, hadnt noticed it as a sticky xx
  216. lebody

    syns for pot noodles, mugshot and ah couscous

    hi can anyone please tell me the syn value on green day for : pot noodles mugshot (not sure what these are, but keep seing posts about them!) are they free? aynsley harriot packet couscous would really appreciate syn values, as want to take something a little different to my bog standard sarnie...
  217. lebody

    my sw pg damage limitation food diary!!!

    tues 20th april day 2: day off work today, so lots of temptation from fridge and biscuit tin! breakfast: 1 small banana, 1 vanilla muller light 2 cups of tea with splash of skim milk midmorning snack : 1 sml slice brown bread with tsp marge + 1 tsp jam (1/2 heb) ( 2 syns) lunch : jacket potato...
  218. lebody

    Flutterby's bye bye weight diary - Green days only

    love the sound of your syn free celery soup, is it possible to post the recipe? thanks x
  219. lebody

    syn value for muller rice ?

    thanks omg .. was thinking around 5-6 syns, i'll forget that idea then!! thanks for prompt replies, sw rice pud sounds good - could i be cheeky and ask if you could post recipe? many thanks x
  220. lebody

    syn value for muller rice ?

    does anyone know sin value for muller rice reg size, and also ambrosia pot of rice by any chance .. need to pick up filling snack for work later many thanks xx
  221. lebody

    Anyonr bleed throught there pregnancy?

    yes yes, on and off throughout the 1st trimester - was convinced it was a mc as have had cpl before, then it suddenly stopped completely at 10-11 weeks and im now going into 19 weeks and all is looking well had several early scans, they couldnt see where it was coming from .. just another one...
  222. lebody

    my sw pg damage limitation food diary!!!

    currently 18 weeks pg and weighing 14st.05 .. seems i have already put on 10lbs so i really want to maintain this weight, or put on no more than 7lbs for rest of the pregnancy . have found my old sw books, so will try and follow food optimising as closely as i can from home. not able to attend a...
  223. lebody

    my pregnancy sw damage limitation diary

    currently weighing in at 14.st05lbs .. have never gone over 14st in my life - so quite a shock .. i think i have put on around 10lbs and being 18 weeks pg is a poor excuse so am today starting sw food optimising - would appreciate any advice, tips and support from other pg sw ladies .. my goal...
  224. lebody

    Monday weigh in

    hello not sure if im the right section, im 18 weeks pg and am starting sw today - just want to try and maintain my current weight as best as i can so that i can tackle proper weight loss effort once baby has arrived - would love to hear from any other pg sw members xx 20/4 : week 1 ...
  225. lebody

    is there a sw whilst pregnant team?

    if not, would anyone like to join me? im 18 wks pg and cant believe i have already put on 10lbs .. and there was me thinking i was eating healthily (selective memory obviously) im currently 14st.05 and my goal is to try and maintain this weigh .. allowing another no more than 7lbs to go on...
  226. lebody

    my damage limitation healthy eating plan!!!

    hi i just got on the scales, then promptly got off them again .. but yes its true for the first time in my life ive gone over 14st:cry: ok, so im 18 weeks pregnant but it was still a shock to see those figures flashing up at me im 14st05lbs to be exact .. so I have put on around 10lbs since i...
  227. lebody

    Marmite.....Love it or Hate it answers below please!!

    marmite i love it, but it has to be very thinly spread
  228. lebody

    Bump club chat thread! All welcome!

    hi hi there im 18 weeks pg today, i know i have put put weight already .. dread to get on the scales! i have a busy weekend with a barbecue and christening, but plan to dig out my SW book and magazines and try and follow it as much as i can ! i think im about 13.7lbs, so really worrying about...
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