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So long as you are eating till your satisfied and not going hungry then carry on as you are. Don't just eat for the sake of it that is not the SW way. As others have said so long as you are getting your HEX's and 3rd plate superfree then you are still following a healthy diet. You also need your...

Give it a good mix when you put the water in and then again a couple of minutes later. I do that an don't have a problem with crunchy pasta. x

Thanks ever hopeful, Its disheartening when everyone else seems to be doing so well and I can't get into it at all. I have to keep reminding myself that at least I haven't put weight on, I could easily be a couple of stone heavier (or more!!). I measured myself this morning and even though my...

Thanks for the reply guys. Good to know I'm not on my own. I don't know why I'm finding it so hard this time. I have done it before and lost a couple of stone between having my two boys so I know it works and I know I CAN do it. Just need to switch my brain off and get on with it!!

94 views and not one reply, must just be me going mad then!! :)

I would also like to stop wearing leggings and baggy tops. Would love to wear a nice pair of jeans with a nice top that doesn't have to cover all the lumps and bumps. Not hold back from doing things for fear of looking like a fool, went to a trampoline park with the kids other day and although I...

Does anyone else feel like their brain is against them?! I have been off plan for a while now but have been sticking to the main principles of the SW plan which has seen me maintaining for the past yr or so. I have now decided its time to get down to business and shift some timber but my brain...

Glad it wasn't just me that missed it too! I'm glad its back.

Anyone know the syns for this please?

Hi all. I used to love this site but I thought it had been shut down. When did it reopen? Kx

If you hadn't started SW 7 wks ago where would you be, at least 9 1/2 lbs heavier than you are now. I know slow loses as frustrating, I'm a slow loser myself but at least its coming off and its more likely to stay off. I would suggest you post a food diary so we can see (if) you are going...

Didn't want to read and leave. Hope you are well Maria and able to get the help you need to get you out of this dangerous situation. Keep yourself and your boys safe. xx

If you do shift work your wiehgt loss is avaraged out over the 2 weeks, I presume that if your avaraged out weight loss is the most then you would win SOTW. Same with going to different groups. Your weight is recorded on a centreal system so I don't see why you couldn't get SOTW if you have lost...

I have just had a look at the SW web site as I thought anything that gets you up and about can be counted as body magic. It says on there that youneed to log the duration and frequency of your activity and that anything from aerobics to dog walking and even gardening can count - anything that...

You'd have to syn the masked banana though - not sure what they are?

These sound lovely deffo going to give the a try. I wonder if you could melt the chocolate and mix it with the yogurt and the weetabix to make them like little chocolate buns!?

If you usually have a measured amount of cereal and milk for your breakfast I wouldn't add anything to it just for the sake of it. Just have fruit as a snack later on if you get peckish.

Couldn't one of you go along to the metting for a while until you get the hang of it. I'm not a fan of people going for one week just for the books, especially when the mbrship is free at the mo with the offers in mags. I also think you will gain a much better understanding of the plan if you go...

Use the prtion sizes on the packets for things like pasta and rice. When having potatoes put all your veg and protein on the plate first then the pots so you only have a limited amount of speace rather than piling you other food on top of them.

Ok, So seems as soooooo many peope have seen this thread and not advised against posting a link for my just giving page then here it is: https://www.justgiving.com/alconomore/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=fundraisingpage&utm_content=alconomore&utm_campaign=pfp-share-mobile You can also give...

Are you drinking plenty of water? Maybe try some prunes or scan bran and make sure you drink lots of fluids.

Hi everyone hope you have all had a good christmas. I managed to put 3 1/2lbs on this week :eek:! Not too concerned as I only rejoined 3 weeks ago with the main aim of not putting any more weight on over the festive period, I'm still 1 1/2lbs down on when I joined so happy with this. Although...

My OH does all the cooking a will not be making a SW friendly Christmas dinner. To be fair he does cook all SW the rest of the time so I really don't mind for one day. I think I'll have a SW friendly grill up in the morning - bacon, egg, mushrooms, tinned toms and HEXB toast. Hopefully this will...

Hi all! Second weigh in last night and lost 1lb! Thats 3 1/2lb off in two weeks. It could so easily been that and more on if I hadn't gone back to group so I'm really happy. Got my team xmas night out on Friday and its burgers in the pub down the road (Iwork in town!) then drinks. I'm hoping...

Hi Just thought I'd say that I don't see how some of your days can be classed as red days when you are not eating any meat, just salad and fruit. I think your body thinks your starving it and thats why your not losing. SW is a healthy eating plan which includes all the food groups not just...

Hi I would have the first day as a EE. You don't need to have the 1/3 superfree with your breakfast as it is HEX which is already measured. You just need to syn the mince, weetabix, yorkshires and gravey. Looking at you 2nd day I really don't think you are eating enough and as the above poster...

Do you have a microwave? if so jacket potato with beans, scrambled egg tinned toms, left overs. If not get a food flask and make up some soup or mug shots if you only have a kettle. Take little packs of ham or crabsticks to snack on. Hifi lights or mini meringues with yogurt for something...

Hi Hope we are all well? I have deceide to rejoin a class. Being going it alone now (without any sucesses) for about a year and thinking of giving up andaccpting the new 'rounder' me! Only thing is I don't want to stop trying and put loads more on and we have booked a holiday for May 2015 which...

Thank you for this, sometimes it feels like everyone is doing great apart from me! good to know I'm not on my own!

Love this thread I always go off at the weekend. Discovered pataks curry paste which is really low syn per tbsp. OH made a curry out of that for the day after which was imense! just like a proper curry. I think he used 2 tbsps and a tbsp of oil and it came to 10 syns in all. Bulked up with loads...

Hi All how are we doing? Today is day 2 for me and feeling positive about being able to carry on. May change when I get to the weekend. My OH is going to make a SW friendly curry though so the day after drinks is taken care of. No greasy take aways for me! I am doing this from home but am...

I love this idea! I have really been struggling with my weight for a while, over the past year really. I have started and failed so many times I was seriously thinking of giving up. The only reason I haven't is I'm scared of putting on even more weight. I'm going to give this a go and maybe add...

To be honest it would be silly to 'get rid' of the existing plans as they are tried and tested and work well. It makes more sense to introduce something else or indeed to tweek EE which is a reletivly new plan. Be interesting to see what they do.

Can I join too! I keep starting but not really getting anywhere. Stopped going to classes a while ago cause I felt like just throwing my money away. Not the cons fault though he was lovely. Anyway I know I can do it at home as have done before, just need a big kick up the jacksy!!

I don't see a problem with SW bringing out their own foods, there are syn values for convenience (spelling?) already. As well as mug shots, super noodles etc, there are lamb shanks in gravy and ready meals in there too. If people are going to eat this type of food then surely it is better for...

I can honestly see the argument from both sides. Yes it is the eaters responsibility to control what they put in their mouths and they should take some of the blame when looking at why they are overweight. If it was this easy though then there wouldn't be any need for SW, WW, slim fast, Atkins...

HOw about soup in a flask or porridge for your breakfast. I have a food flask and bring porridge all the time with a chopped banana. Homemade houmous and carrot sticks...erm can't think of anything else veganny!

Anyone know how many syns are in these? They are only 24 cals per 5 g. Probably going to be like eating fresh air but thought I'd give them a go with my houmous. 1.5g fat 0.4g carbs 1.4g protien Thank you Kay

Snap!! I love food! Anything from salads to currys. I can be really good or really bad. I too tend to binge. If I have a bad day I think sod it Ill eat everything I don't usually have now and then start again tomorrow, But then I have a taste for the 'good' stuff and it takes me a couple of days...

The 3rd superfree is an integral part of the plan, if you can't be bothered to have them then you are not following the plan properly. If you can boil up some pasta / potatoes then why is it such a hassel to do some frozen veg. If anything I'd be more likely to have the veg as it's cooked in two...

Hi Have you got a typical days food for us to have a look at? Do you eat more when you go to the gym? If your having round about 1200 calories but burning 600 off then that doesn't leave you with much! Also muller light yogurts are not syns unless they are the fruit layer ones.

Its is braver to keep going back than it is too let what other people think put you off. If anyone says anything to you just laugh it off and ignore them. Anyone that is worth anything will appreciate we all struggle at times and not judge you. Good luck.

I would report her to head office. She should not be putting you down for loseing! It is supposed to be a supportive enviroment not intimidating!

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Hi can anyone tell me syn value for morrisons just for kids white and wheat wraps please. Havent got any nutritional info as my OH ripped this bit off when he opened them! Thanks. X Sent from my GT-I9195 using MiniMins.com mobile app

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Hi I am pretty new to weight watchers but a few things I would say are; 1) Are drinking enough water? You need your recommened 8 glassess (or whatever it is!) plus lots more when you are excercising, it does make a difference. 2) What are you spending the extra pro-points on? Bigger meals or...

Does anyone know how many pro points are in a small tub of Mr whippy I've cream from an ice cream van please. X Sent from my GT-I9195 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Yep and with proper crisp not the usual low fat French fry types. Sent from my GT-I9195 using MiniMins.com mobile app

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Just found these in pound land and thought I'd give them a go. OMG!! they are so nice. Much better than the S&V hoops - they are so hrad to chew! Looking forward to a guilt free crisp sandwich after a night out now!!

Thanks guys. I think I just needed a bit of reassurance I am so desperate to lose the weight now that when I have a bad week it totally puts me off. I haven't fully got my head round WW yet need to rewire my brain away from SW!

Hi all. This is my 3rd week doing WW and I think I have blown it. I used to do SW but knew the plan inside out which made me complacent. I have enjoyed WW, and lost 4lbs so far but I made the mistake of having a few drinks (within my points) at the weekend and then having a pizza the following...

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Hi I have just moved fro SW to WW as like the OP I was getting bored and complacent with SW as I knew the plan inside out. Finding it ok at the moment, on my second week now. It is a lot to get your head round at the the start and I have had my head in the books quite a lot. But I am enjoying...

Hi all, Just wondering if you can go to any WW meetings once you have joined. I joined a Friday meeting while I was off sick on a spur of the moment as I was fed up! But I usually work on a Friday. Lucky I am off a week on Friday so can just go and get weighed at another group on Sat and then...

Hi! I'm here. Just started WW, coming from SW. Hoping this is going to be the plan to get me to target. Sent from my GT-P3110 using MiniMins.com mobile app

They start you off on simple start for a week then you get to choose whether to stick with that eith an additional 49mpoints or do propoints. You can choose which one day by day. Sent from my GT-P3110 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Hi MrsS The first week is quite restrictive making you focus on healthier choices such as fruit and veg. But I suppose it gets you into the right frame of mind. Started today and had porridge oats made with skimmed milk and blueberries. Don't know what my pro points allowance is yet get that...

Hi all. Just joined WW today on spur of moment. I have been a die hard SWer for years and done it on and of with varying levels of success. Stopped going to the meetings a few months ago as just couldn't stick to it. Just knew the plan inside out so when I went a little wrong I would just think...

We do a weekly evening meal planner and I then fit my day (EE, Red or green) round that. I tend the have a HEB for breakfast - usually toast with either jam or eggs. Or a bacon buttie. If I'm not planning on having cheese later in the day I'll use my HEA as well on porridge. Can't stomach fruit...

Unless you are going to wear the cert round your neck then I can't see what difference it makes. You are your own walking advert to the amount of weigh you have lost. There will only be the people who knew you at your heaviest who will be able to see how amazing you have done. No one else...

Hi **Kicks bum!** Know what you mean. I have been trying to get back on it for AGES now but keep spoiling it with naughtiness. It seems like such a long slog. But today is the day, for me and you. Lets do it together!!

Just wanted to also point out that there is a basis of the plan in the SW mag. By making this available to everyone SW themselves are advacating that people are able to follow the plan to some degree when they haven't even joined a group. You can also buy the books on the SW ebay site which you...

Would there not be syns in it if you are adding orange and lemon juice to the water?

WOW!!! I have read this forum with interest and....well where to start! To Ladybird the OP, fair enough you were just asking a question to gather opinions. However, you did start by saying you intention was to not offend people. This in itself means that it may be a little controvertial and...

Oh I don't know I don't venture into the kitchen much at all!! Thanks for the info though I'll try and work it out. X Sent from my GT-I9195 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Hi I have decide to try CC and joined MFP today. My OH does all the cooking and is making a spagetti bolognese for tea. He makes it from scratch with tinned toms, garlic, mushrooms, peppers and mince and he occasionally sticks some other veg like courgette or carrot in there. Do you know...

I would love them to do more snacks like the hifi bars. Maybe their own brand crisps. But I totally agree doing ready meals would go against the cooking from scratch rule that makes SW so good.

Hi I also suffer from depression and have put a load of weight on since being on antidressants, for just over a year. I think this is because I am more willing to go out and be who I want to be rather than sitting in the house and feeling sorry for myself! Anyway I have had a bit of...

Hi I don't think it matters too much where the meal is already portioned. It wouldn't hurt to have some super free with it though if, like me, you don't find ready meals are very fulling for very long. Might help stave off the hunger pangs for a little longer!

You can't lose weight and eat what you have always eaten, if your could you wouldn't need to do SW in the first place. Every diet means changing the way you eat, cutting out the things that made you put weight on in the first place. If you are not willing to give things up like butter on your...

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Mrs sos thank you. So much of what you wrote is true. I really don't take the time for myself to work at being slim I just expect it to happen. A journal is a fantastic idea. I always did better when I wrote things down. Tomorrow is a new day and the start of a new me. Im going to print your...

Hi guys. It's so frustrating but I just don't think my mind is in it. I'm not bothered til I look in mirror then I'm disgusted with myself just don't seem to have any motivation at the moment. I have been going to classes and the cons is great. But he can't do it for me! My sis in law has been...

I am fed up! I have been doing SW on / off for yrs. Since having my second child (three yrs ago on sunday) I have been trying to lose the 'baby weight'. The latest attempt started in Sept 2013 and I am heavier now than when I started! I must have and lost (and gained) at least 2 stone but in...

To be fair I don't think I would feel comfortable discussing my weight 'issues' in a room full of men so I don't see why it would be any different for a man in a room full of women. Especially when * week is mentioned!

Our cons tells us it should be something free or very low in syns, not just friut. I tend to just grab something out of the friut bowl, or a yogurt out of the fridge. Sometimes I take a mug shot or packet of savoury rice.

What do you want to binge on? Is it something specific that you could make a SW version of?

Hi I make the time to plan my meals because I really want to lose weight. I have a 2 and 5 yr old. It's not easy to make time for yourself but when you have that time do something for yourself and plan your meals. We plan our evening meals and then I sort my dinner / breakfast depending on...

Have a look at the syn values of chinese meals and make good choices. Nothing deep fried, not sure how good soup is for a starter. The pile your plate with boiled rice and beff in black bean which is reletivly low in sys. Could you flexisyn - decide on the amount of syns your going to use then...

Hi I have read this post with interest and wanted to echo some of what is already being said. You need to give SW a chance. If you only do a few days SW and then switch to calorie counting how do you know whether its worked for you. The planning ahead I would have thought you would need to do...

What a horrible man!! So he can't do it so to make him feel better he is trying to put you off. I would have to say something to him. Options are 1) Put up with it, just ignore him and be smug in the fact that you are eating healthy and lossing weight. 2) Use the post above and say just cause...

HI Can I join even though I have failed miserably in the Jan challange - I'll go for 5lbs please.

So if you really want to have a chow mein at 16 syns just eat syn free rest of the day. Yes its a days syns but you don't have to have it on top of your normal daily syns!

Hi Don't be afraid to ask them to change things on the menu. So if I have a steak and I'm in a place that does jackets then I ask them to swap. If not Ill ask for extra salad instead of the chips. Get any dressings / sauces on the side. That way you can have a little dip without going over...

As people have said if you are making the curry yourself then most of it will be super free anyway, tomatoes, onions, spinach, mushrooms etc. You don't then need to add any other superfree to your plate, unless you want to that is!

You have lost 3 lbs in 2 weeks that is fab! Don't be disheartened by 0.5lb loss, have a look and the pictures of 1lb of fat and imagine half of that stuck to your leg! It's always best to look at your weight loss over time, hormones play a big part in weight fluctuations. Think how you would...

I wouldn't bother with the books TBH. There are always loads of receipes in the mag and there are loads on here to try. Have a look at the receipe sticky.

Have you got any sugar free juice or access to a low cal soft drink. I find these usually curb my sweet tooth.

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You have to save money where you can. So for example value tinned toms, beans, value frozen veg, value pasta, loose rather than pre-pack fruit and veg is usually cheaper. Get a piece of stewing steak with no fat and ask the butcher to mince it for you. If they won't do it in the supermarket they...

I feel your pain with losing your dad, I lost my grandad a few yrs ago and it still upsets me to think of him. He had a mild stroke went into hospital and never came out. The week before he died we were told he had too much calcium in his body and they needed to do more tests. 2 days before he...

Try looking at the cost per kg / lb on the fruit lables. I hardly ever buy the pre-packed stuff cause even when its on offer it tends to work out more expensive than if you buy it loose. Mushrooms and carrots are the biggest culprets! It can seem expensive at first, especially if you are buying...

Hi I really feel for you it is awful when a relasionship breaks up, especially under these type of circumstances. Don't be too hard on yourself your going through a tough time. Try and keep hydrated and eat what you can. Do you have anyone you can talk to to get these feelings out of your head? x

Hi can you put me down for a maintain this week please. &lbs is looking a little too far away now but I'll keep trying! Thank you.

This is something that I really struggle with as well. I would recommend going to the LIbary and getting a CBT self help book for emotional eating. It really makes you look at the reason why you are over eating and that your not alone. It is just like being an alcoholic but with food you can't...

What is it that you are cutting out? Can you find a SW way of incorarating a little of these things into the plan? I find that if I deny myself things it only leads to binging on it later.

Was going to say the same thing, get logged on all the syns info should be on the SW web site.

Hi I totally agree with MrsCC. It's about the way you think. Whenever I am tired, angry etc then I will binge blaming whoever it was that had upset me 'that will show them'. Well no it won't show them, it will make me more miserable, it will mean that I feel even worse and know to expect...

Hi Just wondered why you think your sons won't eat SW food? I also have 2 sons aged 2 and 5 and they eat everything I eat, we have never and will never cook seperate meals for them. I want to teach them healthy eating habits from the start and SW is a good way to do that. I don't want them to...

Hi Hope everyone is doing ok? Can you put me down for a maintain wk 1 and 1 1/2 loss week 2 please. Thanks

Thanks guys, I need to book in for a consultation to see what design I want anyway. Got a few ideas, really excited!

Hi All. Can you add me to please. I'm going for 7lb in Jan - have 4 weigh ins on a wed. Went to a different group on monday this week so although it shoul dhave been on 1st not counting it as I put loads on! Starting again from NOW!! Thanks

Oh glad I found this thead. I have been saying for yrs I would like another Tattoo. I have a small flower on my ankle but want something personal to me on my back. My OH is not really into them but he has bought me a two hours tattoo session for christmas. Ekk! Just need to decide what to have...

Don't let people make you feel bad for trying to make yourself healthier which can only benefit your children as well. You are a person in your own right not just a mummy. Take some time to make yourself feel better I'm sure your OH can cope with putting the kids to bed on his own one night a...

Hi Greens days All beans pulses rice pasta and potatoes are free. Any meat would be HEXB or syns. You get 2 HEXA and 2 HEXB. 3rd of plate super free is still recommended. I love Green days Sw chips beans and egg. Yum! Sent from my GT-I9195 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Kimberlycandukan that's right NO syns in alcohol especially vodka. I drink every weekend. So long as I stick to food and dont give in to hangover pizza then im fine. Might not lose a much as I could but so long as it's coming off and I still have a social life I'm happy. I just think if I cut...

What about the yogurt? Ha Ha lickthelid! That new fangled 'soup' all them crazy kids are having these days!!

How awful of them to 'go off you' just because of your weight. How has your OH dealt with them being like this with you? Anyway, you can only lose if YOU want to, sounds like you do so SW is a great way to change your life style and lose weight as a result. Don't get me wrong it can be...

I do understand the friut thing as in a smoothie you would eat a lot more of it than you would if eaten in its raw form. However, I don't understand how fat free fruit yogurt is free, but if you have a fat free natural / greek yogurt with a friut layer then it's syned. Surley it just a friut...

If the canteen doesn't have wholemeal bread then granary counts as my HEXB. Anything not eaten in full, so tasters, bites of other people food etc are free. If I don't write it donw it doesn't count. There are NO syns in any alcohol!!

It is so inspiring to read how people are starting / continuing their journey so close to christmas. It would be so easy to give up so you can eat all the christmas goodies but think how oggd you will feel in drery Jan when you have stuck to plan over such a difficult time. Good lukc. xx

cant you take some holidays?

Love this thread! My top tips are: 1) Plan your days food in advance with lots of superfree, include HEAX's and syns. I do this when at work and I know I can eat everything in my bag without having to think / worry about it. 2) Live your life! Don't not go out just because you are trying to...

Tea, Fruit tea, coffee, the occasional diet soda just to mix it up a bit. There are loads of different flavoured SF cordials as well.

PLan Plan and plan again. Look at what shifts your on and plan your meals, HEX's and syns in advance. I find I do better at work because I plan all my food out the night before and take it with me. Then I can eat and eat all I've got without having to think about it.

I am going to try to stick to plan as much as possible. But I have quite a few nights / meals out leading upto christmas so I think it may be a challenge. If I STS over christmas and new yr I would be happy with this.

Yes and you never count the bits of other people's plates either. X Sent from my GT-I9195 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Hi I am currently doing SW which I have done on and off for a few yrs. I am struggling to stick to it at the moment and was thinking of doing SF for a couple of weeks to give me a boost. Just wondering from those who are more experienced whether I could get a good loss to help me on my way or...

Congratulations!!! Hope everyone is well. I lost the 1 1/2 I had gained so I'm back to wanting to lose 14 lbs in 9 weigh ins. Its going to be tight got so much on over the next few weeks but I'm going to give it my best shot.

I try and do it wirth every meal but so long as oy overall day is 3 rd superfree I don't worry too much I I don't have it with one meal.

Hi, only thing I could suggest is to speak to your cons to see if they have had experience of this before and if not visit your GP. It could be just a co-inkiydink that it has all started at the same time. You could also discuss your diet with them and see if they have heard of anything else...

We had SW chips the other day and my son had some (brown) bread and butter. He left half a slice so I ripped it up on his plate and poured his left over blackcurrant juice over it. My OH looked at me like I was crazy but I told him I could quite easily eat squashed up bread with lovely butter...

Have a look at the diarys and reciepe threads to get some inspiration. It is hard if you are eating the same things all the time. I haven't yet found anything that can't be made SW friendly at home and this includes curry, KFC and pizza!!! I find the difficult thing with SW is keeping that...

There has been number of different threads on this subject. If you start off not eating all day then its hard to get out of that routine. I personally don't think that this is following the healthy eating of SW. Whatever you do before weigh in it shouldn't affect your weight so long as you do...

Hi The plan consists if super free food, free food, HEX and syns (at lest 5 per day). You should really be incorporating all of these aspects of the plan into your diet. The majority of your diet should be made up of super free and free foods. The HEX are there to ensure you are having...

Hi The book is called Overcoming Binge eating By DR Christopher Fairburn. There is a copy on amazon but I got mine from the self help section in the libary - the Overcoming series covers all sorts including stress and depression. I have also got the Dr Beck Diet solution which is along the same...

Were you better losses while doing red and green days? If so I would go back to doing them.

Hi I am also a serial binger and do find it is worse when I'm bored or alone - if people don't see me eating it it doesn't count!! I had been doing an online CBT counsilling course for my depression, so I went the libary and got a CBT book specifically for binge eating. It talked about all...

Hi, It's a terrible feeling when your struggling and you have things going on as well. It makes you feel like your never going to get anywhere. But I think you need to make a choice. Do you want to lose this weight or not? Unfortunately if you do then you have to stick to the plan, even while...

Hi Sorry for this post but had to comment that I really don't see the point in paying £50 for a countdown if you are justing going to weigh and run. You can just weigh at a boots and its a lot cheaper!!

Right update from yesterday first. There was cheese on the shep pie so that was my HEXA, it was yummy though, follow by a hifi light (3 syns) . Then I had a bacon (no fat) sandwich (8 syns for 2 slices of wholemeal bread) with mushrooms and BBQ sauce (1 syn for a tblsp) so altogether 14 syns for...

Yes he did tempt me you right!! Although he is doing SW as well so maybe I shouldn't have let him order anything at all! Oh well.

I am a very bad bunny! :break_diet: Went to Sw yesterday and I have put 1 1/12lbs on! Totally deserve it though so can't be too down. The bad thing about it is I had a massive day long binge afterwards. Something I haven't done for a while. :sigh: Went straight to KFC and had a big daddy box...

Well a really bad start for me, 1 1/2 on!!! Boohoo! My own fault though. So thats now 15 1/2 lbs for me to lose. Head down and on it from now on!!

Update after the weekend - didn't do too bad on Friday night. We just had a main and not the usual 3 courses, but did have bread an olives. The day after was worse, felt shocking....totally my own fault! So I ate, boo me!! I'm hoping not to have done too much damage, feel like I have been on...

If you feel you need that kind of support to help you eat healthier then go for it. Limit the damage!!

That is always my downfall when I'm hungery and I haven't got anything with me prepared to snack on. I now try to make sure I never get to the point where I feel so hungry I will just grab anything. I always have hifi light bars, low syn crisps and mug shots in my draw and take a load of fruit...

I LOST 2LBS!!!!! WHOHOO!! On a more sedate note we had pizza for tea last night :character00254::booboo:. My OH and me were so tired really couldn't be bothered to cook and we took the easy option. Shouldn't have done it, but not going to let it spoil my week. I will pull it back. Green day...

Opps!! meant to go advanced and posted instead, DOH! Anyway I'll post back later with snacks and to confirm tea. Have a great day everyone!!.

Right so weekend didn't go too bad. No take aways or anything too syn laden. I'm in panic mode at the moment scared I'm not going to lose for the 2nd week running and it's only my 3rd weigh in!! Had a red day yesterday and was 100%, yay me! Today: Breakfast: magic pancakes porridge oates...

got to keep trying havent we? good luck if I can do it anyone can! xx Sent from my GT-P3110 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Hi I will join - I would like to lose 14 lbs - weigh on a wed. x

Me!!! Any emotion makes me want to eat. I read a really good book on CBT and binge eating. It gives you exercises to do that change your way of thinking. It has really helped me, can't remember the name of the book but got it from my local libary. You have to really pay into it though I think...

Thanks Emmaline. Been a good bunny so far today, think I've finally got it in my head!! How are you?

Hi all!! Happy Friday!! My Oh just called, he took the car for a good sorting out as the handbrake is vertually non existant. Not good news, there is a load of stuff that needs doing to it that will cost about £400 :eek: Basically its not worth spending that amount of money on. So he is going...

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I won the raffle at class which included a pack of leeks. Other than leek and potato soup I have no clue what to do with them. Any ideas? Thanks

Soup is easy - made a veg soup yesterday by chopping onions, carrots, potatoes (leave out if having a red day) and turnip into bite size pieces. Add 1 1/2 pints of hot water with one veg, one chicken stock cube and a couple of bay leaves added to it. Bring to the boil then simmer until all the...

Weigh in yesterday and I put 2lbs on!!! I know I've been no angel but 2lbs on!! I was shocked but not going to let it get me down. But it triggered a binge, I wasn't too bothered about the gain in class but afterwards couldn't stop thinking about it. Ended up going to the chippy, even as I was...

PS sorry just read you post again I was wondering what it was about going back to work that made you put the weight back on?

You could try making your own take aways. There is a reciepe on here for SW kebab meat and it tastes just the smae as the shop one but not as greasy, its a life saver after a couple of drinks when the take away menus are calling. Have that with a HEXB pitta lots of salad. I make a ritta to go...

I add lots of cucumber on top of laughing cow or ham and cheese. Definately helps them go down. I Also soak one in hot water for a min or two and then mix it into porridge or soup, don't even notice its there but helps to keep yop full.

I know thing is I'm not that young any more, can't hack the pace!! Had a two day headache! One day I will know whan to stop! Fingers crossed.

Thanks Emmaline!! Had a bit of a disaster at the weekend. Went out on Sat night and drank far maore than I should have. Really do need to realise I can't drink like I'm still 18! Anywho, Sunday was a total right off, felt shocking all day and ssoooo tired. Had taost when I got up, and then some...

Shelski I could have written your post. I have recently rejoined SW and also lost 4 1/2 lb in my first week. Fingers crossed we can get our 1/2 st shineys in a couple of weeks.

Oh no poor you. Hope you feel better soon. I think you will really need to get yourself better and eat things that are really good for you and that you can stomach rather than worrying about SW, it doesn't sound like your going to be binging on pizza any time soon. . Is it certain foods that are...

Red day today. Breakfast: bacon egg Tom and 2slices wholemeal bread from 400g loaf (HEXB) Snack: (at cinema) 1 hifi light half my other HEXB. I'll have the other one later. Dinner: tuna salad with lettuce cucumber red cabbage beetroot and 2 tbsp of light mayo (4 syns) Making SW kebab meat...

So, I tried the cheesecake hifi light last night and can't say I was very impressed. It was nice but not as good as the rocky road, they are my favourite! Today I am having a green day. Breakfast: 1 1/2 slices wholemeal bread (60g) + 1/2 slice (2 syns). With 2 boiled eggs and 1 tbsp tom sauce...

So after yesterdays off plan meal out I have woke up back on plan. Don't know what it is this time just feels different. Like I'm going to go all the way this time and get to a weight I can be happy with and maintain. Ekk! The thought of maintaining gives me palpitations. But I don't have to...

Personally I don't think your eating enough. I certainly couldn't survive on what your having. But having said that so long as your not going hungry then don't eat just for the sake of it. You need to work some syns in I've heard loads of times that people's losses start up again once they have...

Hi guys Thanks for dropping by and for your kind words of encouragement. Been meaning to update for a while but stuff gets in the way. Anyway, had weigh in today after first full week back at group and I lost 4 1/2lbs!! I can't believe it:D It has really spurred me on. It is my OH birthday...

I find that I can stick to the plan better if I write things down. Although once I'm comfortable with it I do just record my healthy extras and syns. I can sometimes conveniently forget and go over whereas if I've got them written down that doesn't happen. Whatever works for you. Sent from my...

So I am back. Decided it was about time I went back to class as I have put just about every Lb back on that I lost. :cry:I am totally disgusted with myself as the last time I weighed this much I had just had a baby, he is now 2! Anyway went back to my class and the cons couldn't have been...

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I definatelty find it easier when I write things down.

Try not to put too much pressure on your self. I find that if I am trying to lose weight for a specific reason I go off the plan because I try too hard. Just take every day meal by meal. Make the best choices you can and I'm sure you'll see a loss next time. Did you stick to plan or do you...

I would have thought you will be registered at the first group you went to and just put as a visitor at the other groups. So I would contact the first cons to book your holiday in.

HI guys it is definitely helpful to know that we are not on our own. I have been reading a book from the libary called 'overcoming bing eating'. It's in 2 parts, the first part goes into the back ground of eating disorders and compares 'binge eating' and 'compulsive overeating' to eating...

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Hi. I put off buying nice clothes. I don't go shopping unless I have to and then don't buy what I really want if I can find something cheaper as there is no point wasting money on something I'm only going to wear for a while. Only thing is these are the things I'm going to be wearing for a life...

So the idea is to have big meals so you dont snack and eat real food nothing processed? Did you find it difficult to curb your cravings when you first started!

Hmm interesting! I think I might invest in the book this 5 days might be difficult with me being on slimming world enjoying basically anything but it might be the kick start that I need. X

Thanks ill have a read over it. Think I need something new to kick start e again. SW is just too familier to me. Xx

Hi thanks ill check it out. X

Hi all. I have been doing SW for some time but have been stuck and stopped going to classes. Ive put a stone back which I want to lose quick. Looking for something new, can anyone tell me how this diet works please?

HI Rosie It's so sad to hear how your family are treating you. I know a lot have people have told you to ignore them but its not always easy when your with them all time. Have you tried speaking to one of them to tell them how they make you feel? Do you think this would help to cut down on the...

I'm not sure you could join a group at your target weight to get the free mbrship. Might be worth contacting them to see if you can though. I'm pretty sure you only need to go about once a month once at target so it wouldn't be too bad if it's difficult to get there. It would be a shame if you...

Hi, I like to try lots of different things as I'm easily bored. I joined a gym Jan 2012 and really enjoyed the classess. I have recently suspended my mbrship for 6 months as I wasn't going. I love running, so nice on a peaceful summer morning. I have also just bought some kettle bells and...

I agreed to a certain extent but I have trouble stopping at the one biscuit or chocolate bar. It tends to end up in a binge. So i figured if I can use syns for things I really like but dont usually eat on SW, stuff like nuts or raisens, then im still getting my sweet/syn fix but got on the...

I am back on the SW wagon (again! ) evening time is always when I go off the rails. So I decided to save some syns for a treat. But I really want to get out of the mindset that I need to have a binge at night, even if it is within my syns. So I decided to try and have healthier syns, tonight I...

Hi all. Just googled how to stop binge eating and it came up with this thread just wondered how you were all doing? I have been a binge eater for years but recently it has got worse, its worring me that its coming hand in hand with wanting to drink more. I was diagnosed with depression at the...

It sounds great, just don't beat yourself upto much if it doesn't go exactly to plan. Not saying you can't do it just being devil advocate incase there aren't as many low syn options as you would have hoped. Enjoy it and move on. Good luck!!

I have found that it has helped in the toilet department, but I can't say I've seen excessive losses from it. But it is good to have the extra fibre. If your having trouble eating it (I could only manage 3 at the most with a tub of FF cottage cheese) I usually soak 1 or 2 in hot water for a...

Hi just want to report that yesterday I had a full 100% day, no cheating and no kidding myself that 'that little bit won't matter' :woohoo: Thanks for all the comments it really helped me!! I love the idea of hanging something I can't get into where I can see it. I've got a few dresses I...

thank you for taking the time to reply. I have been hunting on here for some easy reciepes that I can try (I hate buying all new ingrediants to find I don't like it). I LOVE my food and like you have said a life of yogurts and no chocoalte or cheese is too unbearable. I am going to dig out...

Thanks guys, I know I can do it. I have done it before. So am today I am doing well, going to write down all the reasons why I want to do this and keep it in my purse. Slim here I come!!!

Hi I have been lurking over the past couple of weeks after going off plan for a while and gaining a stone :sigh: I am deperalty trying to get back on plan but am finding it difficult. :angeldevil: So i was wondering what your top tips for getting back on plan and sticking to it are. I really do...

Subscribing to try some of these reciepes they all sound yummy!!

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So I'm back, AGAIN!!! I stopped going to class a couple of months ago as I wasn't getting anywhere. Didn't want to call target, but didn't want to pay to STS. What a disaster that was! I have put about a stone back on. Non of my clothes fit me and I'm totally fed up. I was diagnosed with...

That's great Henny, you have done so well. Be proud of who you are. Good Luck XX

Ha ha! I'm going to show my OH this thread to show its not just me! It's so embarrassing especially at work! Just started back on plan for the 100th time so know it'll ease of a bit. But my god I could be used as a nuclear weapon at the moment!!

You should never be hungry on SW. What are you having for your dinner, is it big enough to keep you satisfied all afternoon? Are you able to snack at work? You need to make sure you eat till you ae full and then only eat if you are genuinly hungry. Which it sounds like you are. Make sure your...

Is it the number on the scale or the way you feel since losing weight that makes you feel great! For me the weigh in is just to show that I'm losing I don't really look at how much I weigh just how I feel and how my clothes fit. I just check the scales to make sure the weight is going down and...

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Hi Just a thought Laurenypop but when your having something like cottage pie bulk it up with veg. Then you have a little more than a 3rd cause half of it will be veg and it feels like your having a proper meal rather than just veg.

Isn't there something similar you could use from the book?

Can she take a flask with warm stuff init? Like soup, left over bolognese, chilli etc?

HELP!! Hi guys I have been following this thread for a while and really need a good kick up the back side!! I have 1 stone left to lose after following SW for 2 yrs, my loses were slow but I was happy with that as I was still going out and having fun. But recently I can not lose any weight...

Deffinately going to use HALTS - I eat when I'm happy, bored, sad!! All the time!! Also the sudden hunger of an emotion is so true - doind JUDDD and having some fasting days has taught me its ok to feel hunger, I won't collapse or die. Before JUDDD I did SW and was grazing all the time. Even...

Hi all I have been trying to JUDDD for almost a week now and have found myself binging on up days. I have come from SW as I couldn't control myself on that anymore and needed a change. I'm finding the DD quite easy but still struggling with the days where you supposed to eat 'normally' I only...

2nd ever DD today after a hen weekend in Blackpool. I'm not feeling hungry at the moment so going to leave it as long as possible before I have anything. Just had water and mint tea so far.

Hi all this is my first JUDDD day. I'm doing DD as it seemed like the best place to start! Not found it too bad. Although starting to feel hungry now but I had a mug shot with a rice cake and some melon at lunch so think this kicked the hunger pangs in! I am hoping to do 2 / 3 DD a week and...

Hi This is my first day of JUDDD and first DD. I have checked out how many cals it says on the web site and it gave me 635 for 20%. I had done really well, didn't have anything this morning just water and mint tea. Then I had a mug shot for 166 cals with a rice cake 26 cals. Then i had some...

Hello!! This is my first fast day. I was planning on carrying on with SW till after the weekend as I'm going on a hen night to blackpool. But I thought this would fit in better rather than trying to keep food SW friendly while I'm away. I have already made SW magic pancakes which I have worked...

Hi everyone, I am 35 and have been following slimming world for the past couple of years. In this time I have lost 1 st 7. But with all the upping and downing its probably more like 4 st!! Anyway I have not been able to stick to it for more than a couple of days over the past few months and have...

Hi Kaz, I did this a while ago and it does help to get your head back in the right place. I think sometimes you just need to take a step back from thinking about it all the time. I found that I soon got board of eating things just cause I could and the putting a couple of punds on made me feel...

Hi I have never done WW but I would say so long as you only eat when your hungry and stop when you are full then you should still lose.But like I said I haven't done WW so there could be someone out there that can adv you better. Good luck.

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Yesterday I stuck to plan!!! Whoohoo!!! Today will be day 2 100%. Green day today. Breakfast: 2 boiled eggs, 1 tbsp of tom sauce, 1 syn, 2 slices wholemeal bread from 800g loaf, 1 HEXB and 1 1/2 syns. 2 cups mint tea. Dinner: left over spag bol. Going to count the mince in it for my 2nd HEXB...

Right then!! I'm back! You might have read in the main forum that I have stopped going to classes as I was faffing about sooooo much and not getting anywhere. So I decided on a change of focus, this being exercise and have signed up for race for life 5K. While the training for this is going...

I have never gained more than 3lbs. But I do think it's relative. Maybe I troughed much more / more fattening things than you or you more than me. It also would depend on time of month. I'm a chocolate monster just before star wk and how much if any excercise you did, not talking about the gyn...

I would also add that it makes it so much easier if you do a meal planner before you shop. We usually do one for and weeks worth of teas and write down all the ingredients we need for these then add anything on such as: Food for lunches, Salad, new pots, jackets, etc low fat cheese, fat free...

Thanks for adding me. I have decided the set a target of 6 hours. Ive updated the list below: Allimack - Target 20 hours - Achieved 2hr 45mins Nettie - Target 15 hours- Achieved - Clover - Target 20hrs - Achieved - Ally_88 - 0 mins so far Browsie - Target 6 hours Achieved - 40mins

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Ill join can't add as on my phone though. I did the tough mudder muddlerling circuit workout today. It pushed me but not to much I couldn't finish it. That's 40 mins.

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Chocolate for me, I always fancy something sweet after a meal but if I have a hifi light or some pepsi max that takes it off. If I have some choclate then I can't stop. I ry to avoid it now!!

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Maybe tell them you've had some stoach problems since the last time you were there and your GP has adv not too each too much fats / oils. Maybe get your bf to tell them as well!

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I think the GP needs to be very careful using this approach. Poppy had already lost a stone alone and had gone to the GP for help. Those kind of comments could have just as easily made her think what's the point if the GP doesn't think I'll do why even bother. It's all credit to you poppy that...

I am going to try and stick to plan I think by using the money to save for china rather than going to class it will give me extra focus. If it doesn't work ill be no worse off than I am now considering I weight same as in oct. I just can't keep plodding on as I am. Even if I don't weigh less at...

Ah thanks guys, I think I just needed it confirming that I am doing the right thing and not copping out! I need to save enough money to reg for the trek, so at £5 a week for £350 it'll be just over a year. But to be honest I was thinking either late next yr or early the next. Thats why I...

So I would like a consesus of opinion please. I have been doing SW for 2 yrs since my 2nd son was 2 wks old. I have lost just short of 2 stone in this time. As many will have seen in numerous unhappy posts I have really struggled since Christmas 2011. I finally got back into the swing of things...

Can I join the club too!! I am the same weight as I was in Oct, having gained and lost the same few pounds over and over. I reakon I must have lost the last stone I want to lose now about 5 times!!! It is so frustrating when you are paying I try not to think about the money. But I do think...

I love the old fav cheese and beans. But you can have anything on a jacket, left over curry, spag bol, chilli, cottage cheese. Is there a particular reason you were eating loads of jackets last time? Variaty is key.

I have had an off plan easter for the last couple of months!! Really trying not to get dishartened as I know I will get back on it at some point just try to limit the damage at the moment. Good luck everyone.

Thanks Guys, I do plan on sticking to the diet every day. I do a mix of EE, Red and green depending on what we're having for tea. We have a meal planner for the week so my meals arent too bad. It's just going over syns really with things like extra toast, or more houmous with my carots sticks...

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I have been doing SW now for 2 yrs. I have lost 1 st 11 in that time - which is so slow!! I have rejoined in this time after a 4 wk break late last year because I got stuck but I've only lost 8lb of the 1 st 11 in this time.:break_diet: So I'm thinking of calling target, I have either...

I would definitely recommend scan bran with lots and loads of water. Seems to makes things worse at first but after couple of days you feel great (and, sorry for being graphic but proper emptied!)

If you don't want offend you could wait till they sit next to you then say oh I need something from shop go and buy your mag or hifi's then just sit somewhere else away from them. Or you could just get up and move without saying anything. Or you could tell them to not be so rude your perfectly...

Have a look online for green day meals.

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It is annoying!! I sometimes have to take my 2 yr old to group with me and I always take a bag with lots of (quiet) toys. A drink, box or grapes etc to keep him occupied. However, it does depend on what type of mood he is in when I get there as to wheather I decide to stay or not. Sometimes he's...

Well done, I'll give Simon a look.

I love green days for comfort food. Lots of pasta and SW chips with 2 HEXA of cheese - yummy!! Hope you feel better soon. x

I agree with Darkveiled, don't just have the superfree to say you've had it (if that makes sense.) If you are happy with what your eating, its filling you up and your happy with your loses then carry on as you are.

Do you do a different day every day? Is it worth maybe trying a full week of EE then a week of red and a week of green? Some people find that they lose more on EE and other swear by restricting the carbs like on a red day. I also agree that maybe you need to look at your portion sizes. What do...

Is it homornal? I'm always more hungery when it's star week!!

Well done so far!! Make sure you drink plenty of water and just carry on as you have been doing sticking to the plan. Your weight loss may slow down at certain points (especially at hormonal times of the month) just carry on you'll get there.