Search results

Brilliant weight loss! Not far off half a stone! My first weigh in is Sunday, will be super pleased if I get anywhere near that :) Today I've had banana, yogurt and granola, ryvita with mushroom pate and 'fry up' for dinner. Not had the milk today but have snacked on loads of fruit. Suppose I...

Yes, does seem a really limited hex a. But I'm using the milk different ways to not get bored. Just snacking on fruit at the moment as need to get my head around the basics. Then I'll be looking for tasty low syn vegan treats. Today was overnight oats, veg noodle and chickpea salad for lunch...

Just started this week, also have nearly 60lb to lose. I'm also a vegan, have you found any vegan hex a choices other than plant milk? Was hoping a vegan cheese would feature somewhere :) How are you getting on this week?

Hi I can add you to the chart. How much do you want to lose in the challenge? Did you have WI today? If so how did you get on?

12 week challenge (finishes around 28/6/13) :welcome2: (chart updated 17/4/13) Name Weight Lost Weight to Lose WI Day Libra77 12lb 58lb Weds 13juy2013 12lb 58lb Fri MsJMC 4lb 38lb Mon Mia 6lb 22lb Mon Kinjeet1 8lb 52lb Thurs...

TOTM - time of the month :-(

Week two WI for me and 4lb off. Still TOTM for me, over 9 days now. I thought Cambridge was supposed to affect them by irregularity. Not good :( I have added a meal as I have been so tired whilst on TOTM, sticking to the SS+ rules although had a day off Sunday but picked sensible things. Hope...

Congratulations Kinjeet1, fantastic loss :-)

Emz33, My CWPC told me that when it is * week some people can put on as much as 7lb even if they followed the diet to the letter. It all comes off the following week and isn't fat, just fluid. She said to have any loss on * week was really good. So well done on the loss x

12 week challenge (finishes around 28/6/13) :welcome2: (chart updated 11/4/13) Name Weight Lost Weight to Lose WI Day Libra77 8lb 62lb Weds 13juy2013 70lb Fri MsJMC 42lb Mon Mia 3lb 25lb Mon Kinjeet1 8lb 52lb Thurs Seashore11...

Hi Have you had a look at the sticky: 810 meal ideas? Some good suggestions on there although I think it was intended for an older version of the plan so you will need to check the quantities/allowable foods list for SS+. But it might give you some inspiration, it certainly has me for when I...

Hi Don't know if this helps but my CWPC said to aim to drink 2 litres a day, even up to 3. She said anything after 3 has no additional benefit to weight loss. :-)

I did have a sore throat for 2 days, but the kids have all had colds so just put it down to that. I would say get it checked out by your GP and be safe xxx

Added, good luck, I am sure you can achieve the 35lb loss xxx

Yep can add you to the chart no worries. What day is your weigh in day and how many lbs do you want to lose in the 12 week challenge?

Hi HazelD You are more than welcome to join the thread. It does get easier, first few days are the toughest. Keep focussed on how many lbs you can lose this first week and you will be fine. I felt much better after day 4 xxx

Hi, You are definitely not alone. I did LL for a week before changing to CD. I really couldn't get on with it! Didn't like the shakes, I found the soups vile and the choice really limited. Plus also quite a bit more expensive a week. Well done for sticking with it to lose 6 stone, I just...

Hi, No problem. I have added you to the chart. I have taken the goal loss from your ticker of 57lbs to lose. Let me know if this is wrong or you want it updated to a different goal amount xxx

Added, good luck for your WI :-)

I had this for a few days. I don't think it was a bug but more my body adjusting to my food intake. An unpleasant side effect I think but it did pass and it's no longer a problem. In fact I've probably gone the other way!

Hi welcome. No not too late for you too join in. Let me know if you want to be added to the chart. I know how bereavement affects a diet, I too lost my dad recently - October 2012. It has taken me a while to get into the place where I have even considered my weight, but now I am there I am...

Hi, no worries I can add you in. Do you want me to deduct the 3lb you have lost to make a remaining goal of 25lb or do you want to lose 28lb on top of the 3 you have already lost? :-)

Hi everyone Been off line for 2 days but thinkI have read through all the posts and added those to the table that have specifically said they would like to. If I have missed you this is not intentional :o just let me know and I'll be happy to update the chart. The total to lose section...

12 week challenge (finishes around 28/6/13) :welcome2: Name Weight Lost Weight to Lose WI Day Libra77 8lb 62lb Weds 13juy2013 70lb Fri MsJMC 42lb Mon Mia 3lb 25lb Mon Kinjeet1 8lb 52lb Thurs Seashore11 57lb Weds...

Hi No probs, will put down Monday. Yes, happy to add anyone who wants to join if they PM me or post a comment with goal to lose, weight already lost if any and weigh in day. x

Hi, I have added you to the table. What day is your WI day? :-)

Hi I have added you to the table. How much do you want me to put down for your goal for the 12 weeks? :-)

I'm a serial weigher too! Well done on the loss, onwards and downwards :-)

Same as me lol. No worries will update the table x

Hi Lin, Well done. How much have you lost in those 5 weeks? Any words of advice? Shame your CDC isn't great. Is there not another one in your area? Shouldn't be your job to motivate her, should be the other way around! ;-)

Hi I've added you to the table. How much do you want to lose in the next 12 weeks? How much did you lose last Friday? Thanks :-)

12 week challenge (finishes around 28/6/13) :welcome2: Name Weight Lost Weight to Lose WI Day Libra77 8lb 70lb Weds 13juy2013 70lb Fri MsJMC 42lb Mon Mia 3lb Mon

Morning everyone, Hope you are all feeling well. Day 6 for me, getting into the routine now! Headache gone, energy back (ish!) and not feeling hungry anymore. Looking forward to WI on Weds which will hopefully spur me on for week 2. Aiming to lose 5st altogether but as much of that as I can...

Hi Emma, Dont apologise. This diet is not an easy one and it affects us all in this way at some point. I would say perhaps try and stick at it for a few more days as it does get better. There comes a point, usually around day 4-5 I think, that you get more energy and the hunger subsides. The...

Didn't know that about the bars. Might rethink getting them or so much of them anyway. I work in the community so making up shakes and soups isn't always easy so was thinking of having a bar at lunch. I love fruit too but not had any since starting SS. Does fruit affect ketosis?

Emz, sounds like a good plan. It is hard to still get together with friends and family when there is food involved but I'd rather not miss out on the fun. Willpower and planning is what's needed! I think I read somewhere that Diet Coke's not good? Maybe someone who has been on CWP longer can...

Good luck for tomorrow. I am sure you will achieve the 1st loss if you follow the plan. You have a great reason to do it so just focus on your goal x

Morning, Counting down the days to WI in now. The possibility of a good first week loss is keeping me motivated :-) Keep with it IRO, it'll all be worth it. It does get easier, food no longer affecting me and I look forward to my food packs instead. Looking forward to trying the bars. I've...

Good luck for people about to start :-) j3nn27 - I have 5 stone to lose. My CWPC suggested about an average of 1 st a month plus whatever loss for the first week which is usually higher. I have eleven weeks until a charity ball so would like to have lost as much of that 5st as possible by then...

Well done on the 4lb loss :-)

Finally getting around to painting my horrible toe nails! ;)

Yes! I don't even like McDonalds but when the advert comes on I am literally drooling! ;-)

Excellent loss, well done. How are you finding it five weeks in?

I love the choc orange and choc mint too. I make them up with hot water and it tastes just like an options. I like most of the shakes and soups so far. The soups I make in a cup as I find it definitely easier drinking them than eating with a spoon for some strange reason. Not too keen on the...

Can't believe people can be so insensitive! There are so many things that people should think twice about before opening their mouths. I personally wouldn't go back there. I think Lucy's idea is a good one. It would be a great motivator. I wouldn't worry too much about the dress. Professional...

Good morning everyone, Hope you have all been doing well. Not finding it too bad to be honest, day four for me today and a cheeky step on the scales shows I have lost 6lb so far. Not being officially weighed until Thursday morning as I couldn't make the Wednesday so hoping for a really good...

Hi, Day three for me today. Yesterday I was constantly hungry and it was hard going but stuck with it. Had a long bath and went to bed early. Today feeling much better and keeping the water intake up. I'd love to join your 12 week challenge. Hopefully we can all support each other onwards and...

Yeah possibly babymumma2. I wonder if I ring whether they'd tell me the prices my local consultants charge? Worth a try maybe :-) lets face it in this economic climate none of us have money to burn.

Thanks, I'll call them tomorrow. Yes it would work out £52.50 p/w. I paid over £70 on LL so still a saving but if I could get it for around £40ish that would be even better :-)

Hi Lily, Thanks for the reply. I've just had an email from a consultant and they charge £2.50 per pack. This seems a bit high too me, but still cheaper than LL and more choice too. Wondering if its worth shopping around?

Hi Hi am considering doing Cambridge weight plan. Currently doing LL but it is a bit expensive for me to continue with. How much should I expect to pay for food packs on CWP? Any advice gratefully received.

Hi Does anyone know the syns for a tin of WW Hearty Vegetable Broth soup? Have had a look but can only see it on HEB lists. Thanks :-)

Congratulations to those that have lost and good luck for those yet to WI. WI dance - I could post a photo of me dancing on the table on Friday night but I'm not brave enough! :ashamed0005: CD, a very well done on refusing Indian! I so would have buckled! Veg Korma is my absolute favourite...

Day 12 Breakfast 28g Porridge Oats (HEXB1) SS Milk (HEXA1) - rest used for drinks Lunch Jacket potato (free) Cheddar (HEXA2) Lettuce, cucumber, baked beans (free) Latte (4 syns) Dinner Stuffed Mushrooms Flat mushrooms (free) Garlic, parsley (free) Goats Cheese (HEXB2) Dried breadcrumbs (2...

Yum, homemade spag bol... you can't beat it!

Day 11 Breakfast 28g Porridge (HEXB1) SS Milk (1/2 HEXA1) - rest used for drinks. Lunch Cheese and Chutney Toasties 2 x WW Bread (HEXB2) 42g R.Fat Cheddar (HEXA2) Baxters Chutney 1/2 tbsp (1 syn) Dinner Mushroom Carbonara Spaghetti, garlic (free) Onion, Mushroom (free) R. Fat Creme Fraiche...

Thanks Pesty xxx Queenie - I am using a book called "Vegetarian Cooking and Vegetable Classics" by Roz Denny & Christine Ingram. Can recommend it but couldn't tell you where I got it! It has been sat in the cupboard a while and only got it out since starting back on SW. Day off yesterday...

It wasn't my favourite out of my new cookbook but was ok. It was very easy and quick to cook too so will be a standby for me. But I enjoyed the Egg Foo Yung, Tagliatelle Fungi and Basmati and Nut Pilaf way more. They will definitely be on my regular meals list x

Glad you are back MLM. I know, who sets these BMI ranges? I could go down to 8st 6lb and still be in a healthy range, that sounds too light for someone of 5ft 7" to me. EF, good plan. He will soon realise how much you do and hopefully will start being more considerate. Lennis, well done on...

Weighed in this morning. Happy to say 5lb off, that has made a bit of a dent in my gain! Day 8 Breakfast 2 x WW Bread (HEXB1) 2 X Poached Eggs Lunch 2 x WW Bread (HEXB2) 2 X LCL (part of HEXA1) - rest used on milk for drinks. Dinner Tagliatelle with Soy Garlic Cheese Sauce...

Queenie - will do ;) Pesty - I know been so busy at work! Had a hectic day yesterday and no breakfast or lunch. By 3pm I was seriously flagging so had a skinny caramel latte in Starbucks (grins stupidly!) and some of their fruit toast. Not SW friendly but not terrible on cals either. For...

5lb off for me this week :-) Maclynn, I have updated for you too x 3106catherine - 34lbs ( 2lbs lost, 32lbs to go ) AndieG - 25lbs ( 1.5lbs lost, 23.5lbs to go ) Anna_Vixen - 42lbs ( 0lbs lost, 42lbs to go ) Baker5518 - 50lbs ( 0lbs lost, 50lbs to go ) beforeim50 - 28lbs ( 0lbs lost, 28lbs...

5lb off for me this week :-)

I have gone through the last few posts and hopefully this list is up to date and correct now :-) 3106catherine - 34lb (0lb lost, 34lb to go) AndieG - 28lbs ( 0lbs lost, 28lbs to go ) Anna_Vixen -42lb (Olb lost, 42lb to go) Baker5518 - 50lbs ( 0lbs lost, 50lbs to go ) beforeim50 28lbs (0lbs...

:happy096: Well done Queenie. 2lb off and managing to resist the choc cake. You are in the zone x

Thanks Queenie. My JP not so nom nom :-( Had it in a cafe and it was soggy and hard at the same time! I love my JP's done at home under the coal fire, nom nom!

Welcome back to all the returners! Lovely to "see" you all again and looking forward to getting rid of our gains together. Also a massive well done to all the "losers" this week. Some really good losses, congrats to you :happy096: EF, glad to see you have found your mojo again. You sound...

Day 6 Breakfast 28g Fruit n Fibre (HEXB1) SS Milk (HEXA1) - rest used for drinks Lunch Jacket Potato (free) Baked beans, lettuce, cucumber (free) Red Leicester (HEXA2 + 3 syns) Apple, red grapes (free) Dinner Basmati and Nut Pilaf Basmati rice, vegetable stock, garlic, spices, fresh parsley...

EF, I wholeheartedly agree with MLM and JoT. Not much more I can say other than I have been there. I have come back to minimins with a 13lb gain and I know how frustrating it feels as it is so hard at times to get the lbs off. They are right, you have to want it for you and fight for...

Thank you Pesty. Got a new Veggie cookbook so going to try something different everyday instead of sticking with my usuals! Day 5 Breakfast 28g Porridge (HEXB1) SS Milk (used 1/4 HEXA1) 1/2 used for drinks. Lunch WW Bread (HEXB2) Spaghetti (free) Eat Smart Soy Snack Sweet Chilli (5 syns)...

Day 4 Breakfast 28g Porridge (HEXB1) SS Milk (HEXA1) - rest used for drinks Lunch Ryvita Multigrain x 4 (HEXB2 & rest of HEXB1) 2 LCL Cheese (1/2 HEXA2) Eat Smart Lemon Cake (4 syns) Dinner Egg Foo Yung: Egg, garlic, rice, sweetcorn, soy sauce (free) Spring onions, green pepper, bean sprouts...

Quinoa

Nectarine (healthier than muffin! ;))

ColJack - 56lbs ( 0lbs lost, 56lbs to go ) mod-karen79 - 28lbs ( 5.5lbs lost, 22.5lbs to go ) mangogirl - 48lbs ( 0lbs lost, 48lbs to go ) Orion83 - 50lbs ( 0lbs lost, 50lbs to go ) LouiseElectric - 35lbs (0lbs lost, 35lbs to go ) Crazyfool - 18lbs ( 0lbs lost, 18lbs to go ) MancBird...

I'll have to try that, sounds yummy. Scouts honour ;) XxX

I was looking for the syn value for these too as I love them. I have worked out that a 15g portion of butter is around 5 syns. So I plan on making the pack up, weighing it once cooked and then deducting the 5 syns from the total. I am hoping this is the correct way to do it!

Ice cream

Grapes

I am having a Quorn beef pieces stew and might treat myself to a small dumpling!

Dates

Zimbabwe

vikki75 Welcome back to SW and minimins. How much do you want to lose? Agree with what Jennyonaplate has said. Also don't go shopping when you are hungry! I always find I put a load of rubbish in otherwise. I have taken to shopping online and as a busy mum of three this helps! Wish you...

No, they are different values.

Morning EF The dreaded scales... I know I had to step on them too :ashamed0005: Personally, I would stick with it. There is still time to lose some for Monday's WI and you know yourself the STS (so far) could be due to lots of reasons. Still, I think you need to do what feels right for you...

Wales

Day Three I know, I know.... I am going to get my hands slapped (or feet possibly?!) but I just had to step on those damn scales :ashamed0005: They are showing a 3lb loss so far so I am chuffed with the result but promised myself not to step on them again until WI next Thursday! Breakfast...

Thank you Queenie. I have taken a look at your diary and it has given me some ideas. :-)

Food diary looking good, gave me some ideas as I am veggie too. One thing is clear, I need to get me a wide mouth thermos flask ;-)

I have updated it for you Nettie. All you need to do is copy the very last list in the thread and paste it into the quick reply message box. Then just alter your details and post. Hope this helps x PS Well done on 5lb off. ColJack - 56lbs ( 1lbs lost, 55lbs to go ) mod-karen79 - 28lbs (...

Uganda

Hi big bear, According to the Food Standards Agency there is no upper limit on the amount of eggs consumed in a week. Unless you have high cholesterol in which case they recommend that you discuss with your GP. I don't know what SW suggests though. Hope this helps.

Well done Skinny 2011, 7lb is amazing. I will be a Thursday weigher, with my first weight in next week (since re-joining SW). Looking forward to posting what will hopefully be successful results.

Count me in too! ColJack - 56lbs ( 1lbs lost, 55lbs to go ) mod-karen79 - 28lbs ( 5.5lbs lost, 22.5lbs to go ) mangogirl - 48lbs ( 0lbs lost, 48lbs to go ) Orion83 - 50lbs ( 0lbs lost, 50lbs to go ) LouiseElectric - 35lbs (0lbs lost, 35lbs to go ) Crazyfool - 18lbs ( 0lbs lost, 18lbs to go...

Poland

Thanks Britmum, will count it as 3. Congrats on the bump x

They are 64 cals so would you say 3 syns or 3.5 syns? Thanks.

Anyone able to tell me how many syns are in a sachet of Batchelors Slim A Soup Spicy Lentil flavour? Thank you

Day two: Breakfast 28g Fruit n Fibre (HEXB1) SS Milk (HEXA1) Lunch Slim a soup Spicy Lentil (3 syns) Brown Roll (HEXB2) 2 x LCL Cheese (1/2 HEXA2) Morrisons Eat Smart Red Onion and Cheese Snack (5 syns) Dinner Omelette: 2 eggs (free) Mushrooms, Onions, Quorn pieces, Sweetcorn (free)...

Thanks Pesty, I was determined I was not going to go over 15! I need to get some speed food in though. I was surprised the sprouts weren't. I will have to go shopping and get stocked up to stop me going off the rails! Enjoy your dinner at the pub, we have all got to live a little once in a...

Malta

Thank you Donna, I am looking forward to getting back on the SW wagon!

Thank you for the lovely welcome back Pesty x

:welcome: back KatKit I too fell off the wagon and it is the first day back on SW today. So we can spur each other on, we will get there. This is our year! Re. Muller lights. I don't eat them, they are not vegetarian :( but if they are Free Food (well mostly) how can they be as bad as a...

I have that mental image now :D Thanks for your support. PS. I love your profile pic, you look great.

Ok, get back on track woman! Day one: Breakfast 28g Fruit n Fibre (HEXB1) SS Milk (HEXA1) Lunch Morrisons Noodles (7 syns) Sweetcorn (Free) Dinner Quorn Sausages (Free) Potato (Free) mashed with Wholegrain Mustard (0.5 syns) Broccoli, Sprouts and Sweetcorn (Free) Banana (Free) FF Yogurt...

Thank you for the lovely welcome back ladies :thankyou: I forgot to say a very happy new year to everyone on my other post. New years resolutions, I have so many! Biggest one is to lose the weight, followed by pay off the credit cards too :ashamed0005: and also treat myself every now and then...

Back again (creeps through the door guiltily!:ashamed0005:) So nice to see so many "old faces" and some new ones that I have yet to get to know. Been AWOL :break_diet: for about 3 months now so back with a gain :( but well deserved. Considering I have not followed the plan for this time and...

Evening all, Well done on the losses everyone and a super fab result for you MLM. We are getting closer and closer and one day target will be ours. Pesty, the dress is gorgeous and with your new figure I say flaunt it and give the floor length a miss! EF, slow cooker..have just got...

Thank you girls x I will try and get on more often but hubby broke the dongle for the internet on the PC so I have to sneak on eldest's macbook when he is out! Couldn't really have a go at hubby for breaking the dongle as he was hoovering at the time! Will have to get a new one sorted out. I...

Viagra!

Afternoon all, Had a quick catch up this morning. Work has got me stressed out so not had time to pop on in the week, thank god for weekends! Hugs to everyone who is having a tough time at the moment. Seems to be a few of us having difficult things to try and cope with at the moment. KK...

Hope you feel better soon EF. Seems to be something nasty going around, few of my colleagues have come down with flu like symptoms. Hopefully the antibiotics get rid of it a.s.a.p. MLM, a gain can be disheartening but will be off in no time. As you say you feel bloated so its likely to be...

Nissan

Lexus

Jaguar

Hi everyone, Not been around for a while as it has been so hectic here. Have caught up with all the posts now and would like to say well done to all of those that have achieved losses and milestones. EF, glad you had a lovely holiday and that gain will be off in no time but the memories of...

Receptionist

Hi everyone. Not been around much this last week. Been off work and was just busy with the kids out everyday including a very lovely picnic in the Peak district. Back to work though Monday and my week has just gone massively downhill from there! Things at work are absolutely awful at the...

Eagle

Morning everyone. Was going to go for a picnic and hike around the Peak District today but the weather is pants! I'll have to think about something else we can do, that is inside, to escape this miserable rain. We went to see The Sorcerers Apprentice yesterday at the cinema and it was quite...

Xanthian (Greek for yellow)

Red

Pesty & CD - :birthday: to ya, :birthday: to ya, :birthday:! Heres hoping you both have a lovely day x MLM, did you watch the film? What did you think? Haven't read anything from the two authors you mentioned so will be looking out for their books. ZC, RP, KG & Adsnan. Not sure why it is...

Still haven't listed my stuff on eBay MLM, so you are 38 quid up on me! I watched My Sisters Keeper this afternoon. I haven't read the book however although I have read some of Jodi Picoult's other work. The film was very moving, I felt it was well acted and I blubbed pretty much the whole...

Khaki

Indigo

Green

Emerald

Cerise

Back again, been AWOL for nearly a week. WI tomorrow and not looking forward to it. I am pretty sure I will have gained after everything I have eaten this week. Still back on plan now, onwards and downwards hopefully.... Breakfast: HEX: Porridge (B1) Syns: sugar (3) Lunch: Free: Spaghetti...

MLM, don't beat yourself up about it huni. As you said almost 5 STONE lighter. You have done so well, one blip isn't going to undo all the work that you have put in since January. How did you do at the car boot? Have you managed to raise some spends for the upcoming holiday? I hope you...

Zenit St Petersburg

Valencia

Tottenham Hotspur (my team!)

Thanks Auntie Me. That's higher than I expected but I think this is probably because it uses butter in the directions. I shall work out the cooked weight and deduct the butter syns to get the dried weight syn value. Thanks for your help x

Westworld, I am not on SW online otherwise I would look them up for you. I only know the C&B Macaroni Cheese one as I worked it out. If you make up one pack using just water it should be 2 syns for the pack. Not sure about the other varieties though.

Hiya Does anyone know the syn value for the Tesco Wild Mushroom risotto dried 120g pack? Just doing an online shop and wondered if this is worth getting as a low syn dinner? Thanks x

Rangers

Oldham Athletic

Manchester United

Juventus

Galatasaray

Chelsea

Does anyone know how many syns the Sainsbury's meat free sausages are each?

Yes, it is 2.5 syns per cooked 100g, if made to the packet instructions. So this factors in your milk and butter. The problem with C&B pasta n sauces is that they only provide cooked nutritional info so it is hard to work out the dried syn value like a Batchelor's one. But I worked it out...

Football teams? Arsenal

Morning everyone, Emma the children's funday sounds good, expecially as it is free! Got some tickets for the cinema for Tuesday for free via Sky offers. If it is free I am a going! Today I am going to battle with the dark side and get my MOJO BACK! Aiming to stay on plan till WI so...

X Factor

My mojo isn't just running wild, it has eloped to a different continent! :eatdrink051:

Vets in practice

COME BACK MOJO'S!

Hi Rosie, My Mojo seems to have gone AWOL with your mojo! I am not having a good week either, can't seem to stay on plan at the minute and I am tired all the time. Working stupid hours doesn't help! Anyway, tomorrow is another day for us hun! x

The simpsons

Question time

Only fools and horses (love this!)

Match of the day.

Hollyoaks

Coronation Street

Yerakina (Greek dance)

Tango

Quickstep

Lenlu, hope the little'un is feeling better soon. Its horrible when they are not well, you just want to make them better all at once. Decided to have a day off from SW today. So have just got back from a v.yummy Indian meal. Vegetable Korma = v.happy lady! :D Enjoyed the day off but will...

Just 1lb for me this week, going to also WI on Saturday the official end to July and update my loss then. I need 4.5lb to go so not hopeful that I will beat my target! But it was a revised one after I met the original target so I am not too worried. Well done everyone on the losses...

One step

Mambo

Morning everyone, Congrats on some super losses girls. Well done Pesty and Rosie on the new shineys :clap: EF, MLM is right, don't be too hard on yourself. You have lost weight consistently and that is the most important thing. I know how you feel because my weight loss seems to be very up...

Jazz

Hula!

Hi Constantlydizzy, and welcome along! :welcome: Look forward to sharing the weight loss journey with you. We are a friendly bunch on here so just ask if you have any questions

Breakfast: HEX: Porridge (B1) made with Milk (1/2 A1) Lunch: Free: Spaghetti Free & Speed: Watermelon HEX: 2 X Wholemeal bread (B2) Dinner: Roasted Veg Lasagne Free:Lasagne sheets, Sweetcorn, Free & Speed: Courgettes, Red Pepper, Red Onions, Mushrooms, passata, Lettuce, Carrots, Cucumber...

He can dance! ;) Foxtrot

Disco dancing

Morning everyone, Hope a good weekend was had by all. Mine was quite boring but necessary, would much rather have been with you Pesty! Don't worry about WI, you never know you may be surprised. MLM - colonic irrigation! Out of interest has anyone ever had one of these? My friend has one...

Ballet

Hi thelandlady, There are quite a few different recipes on here. There is a search function at the top of the recipes forum that says search this forum, type in rice pudding and you should find a few ideas. The one I make is really done by eye but tends to be around 65g pudding rice in a...

Welcome and good luck Donna. Hope you find SW to be the right one for you and you have a successful journey. If you are ever stuck there is always someone on minimins to help. Keep us posted on how you are getting on. Wow, Orkney, I'll bet that is a lovely place to live. x

Im having a roasted vegetable lasagne today. Yum yum!

I don't tell my hubby usually but did let it slip a few weeks ago. He wasn't at all bothered and we made a joke that I would soon be the same weight as him! He is 12 stone and eats terribly but never puts on weight! Don't ya just love em?! Just wanted to say well done on losing the 16lb in 7...

I used to make it in the oven in a ceramic dish but after reading some of the posts on here tried it on the hob. I have to say I prefer it on the hob and it is way quicker. I have had it for pudding yesterday and the day before it is so yummy!

Hi there, I seem to always STS when I am on TOTM. I get quite bloated so it does seem to affect me. It's difficult to say as we are all different, some people still lose weight on TOTM. I'd try not to worry about it, if you STS or gain you know it is due to TOTM and will be off again when it...

Breakfast: Free: "Fried" Egg Free & speed: Baked Beans HEX: Wholemeal Bread x 2 (B1) Syns: Linda McC sausage (2) Margarine (1.5) Jam (0.5) Lunch: Free & speed: Watermelon HEX: 2XLCL Cheese (1/2 A1), Wholemeal roll (B2) Dinner: Roasted Veg Lasagne Free:Lasagne sheets, Sweetcorn, SW chips Free...

Zucchini

:cross: for you huni x This is what most of our weekly budget goes on. I have to travel large areas through the job I do and it can cost me about 60 pounds upwards a week for petrol :eek: My employer has decided to cut the mileage rates and has taken the car user lump sum that we used to get...

Breakfast: 2 x weetabix (HEXB1) Milk (1/2 HEXA1) Lunch: 2 x wholemeal bread (HEXB2) Syns : 2 X Linda McC sausages (4 syns), Tomato sauce (1 syn) Free :"fried" egg Free & speed: Watermelon Dinner: Topped "Chicken" free: sweetcorn, potato "sw roasties", free & speed: quorn "chicken"...

Friday's diary Breakfast: Fruit n Fibre (HEXB1) FF yogurt (free) Lunch: Wholemeal roll (HEXB2) 2 X LCL cheese (1/2 HEXA1) Red onions (free,s) Watermelon (free,s) Dinner: Spaghetti Bolognaise: Free: Spaghetti, garlic Free and speed: quorn mince, onions, mushrooms Syns: Pasta sauce (2.5 syns)...

Vidalia sweet onion

Morning everyone, Congratulations on some fantastic losses the last few days, well done. Emma, try and go out and enjoy it. As you said as a busy mum you may not get to go out often (like me!) so when a treat comes along try and enjoy it to the best of your ability. Hope you have a great time...

Turnip

Leeks

Breakfast: Fruit n Fibre (HEXB1) FF yogurt (free) Lunch: Wholemeal roll (HEXB2) 2 LCL cheese (part of HEXA1) Eat smart Chilli soy snack (5 syns) Dinner: Shepherds Pie Free: sweet potato, garlic Free and speed: quorn mince, carrots, onions, chopped tomatoes, petit pois, runner beans. Banana...

Iceberg Lettuce

Broccoli

Zebra

x-ray fish

Vole

Tiger

Rabbit

Oh, didn't know that. Going to have a peek in there tomorrow. I like the sound of 1 syn ferrero rocher! Well done on the loss hun x

Welcome to Minimins. As the other poster have said it is a fab site with loads of support if you need it. There is always someone willing to help if necessary and there are so many ideas and useful info on here. Well done on your 1st week loss x

Well done Mrs R x

Evening all! Well done to the Weds night "losers" How did you get on Moomin and Emma? :cross: Emma, I would say most of us can be emotional eaters at times. I tend to eat if I am stressed, particularly with work. I have just taught myself to eat free food rather than gorge on chocolate...

Panda

Hi EF, I am doing great hun. Trying to vary my meals but tend to get stuck with breakfast as it is mainly eat and run! How are you doing? Hope things have improved at home (((hug))) Do you have a food diary, wouldn't mind getting some inspiration for meals?

Breakfast: 2 x wholemeal bread (HEXB1) Olivio spread (3 syns) Jam (1 syn) Lunch: Salad - free: eggs, sweetcorn, free and speed- onions, beetroot, peppers, lettuce, carrot, celery, cucumber. LF cheese (HEXA1) BGY Coleslaw (3.5 syns) Wholemeal roll (HEXB2) Slice of lemon cake (5 syns) Dinner...

Monkey

Kangaroo

Yep 24 syns without any added jams or marg/butter! I know, it's gutting! I love their fruit bread!

Impala

Fox

Hi Mammagee, Welcome to SW, minimins and From here to eternally slim! Good luck for your WI tomorrow. Come back and let us all know how you got on x Well done on the 4.5lb loss Jilly. You must be really pleased with that. I also have a daughter (9) who thinks she is 30 something! Really...

Cat

Hi Millie, The only other thing I noticed about your food diary was that you eat quite a few bananas. I have seen some other posts regarding bananas and gain/slow loss. Maybe it is worth trying cutting back on them for a week and see how you go? Just a suggestion. Don't be too hard on...

Yep, I love my SW chips. I usually have them once a weekish and they do not seem to affect my weight loss. It is dreaded * week that does me!

Welcome back Stephie. Good luck for your first week. I think if you really stick to plan you will easily make your target of a stone in 8 weeks. Mrs Robinson, it really does work! I have done SW before and had a break, gained some of it back on and I am back again. I have lost nearly 4st...

I saw on another thread about a cafe in Liverpool called Skinnimalinx. Has a website, just add the co.uk bit. Sounded lovely, just wish I was nearer to Liverpool!

Sorry to hear you are feeling poorly Alia. Pregnancy can be such a joyful and blessed time, but the side effects that come with it are anything but. I do hope your symptoms fade away as you progress into the pregnancy and start to feel better soon. I would also get the itching checked, this...

Animals? Aardvark

Breakfast: Fruit n Fibre (HEXB1) FF Yogurt (free) Strawberries (ss) SAJ Caramel (2.5 syns) Lunch: 2 x Wholemeal Bread (HEXB2) Spaghetti (free) Dinner: Potato - mashed (free) Linda McCartney sausages x 2 (4 syns) Baked beans (ss), red onions (s), mushrooms (s), chopped tomatoes (s) - all free...

Hiya Lenlu, I am in Nether Langwith, right on the Notts border. Near to Bolsover. I know Belper but never been to Kilburn. When you said secure MH unit I had a feeling it would be Rampton! I don't think you can get much more high secure than there. I know a few people who work in the Deaf...

Yoga

MLM, fit flops sound lovely. Of course they fell on your feet by accident! I just keep saying that it was in the sale and a real bargain everytime OH asks me what I have bought now! Moomin, sorry to hear about the little one. Hope she is well on the mend now. EF - nothing planned other than...

Hi all, My gosh it has been busy on here! Finished papering, painting and cleaning the study. Just said to hubby I was going to put everything back in place but instead snuck on here! Hallway at the weekend - urrgggghhhhh. Still, pretty much every room needs something doing to it so that...

Emma, I echo what Lennis and Pesty have said. Some days I don't get time for a lunch break but I always take something with me to nibble on. I know full well if I don't that the second I have got 5 minutes to spare I will be in the drive thru of McD's! Planning is definitely key and you can...

Lennis, I see you posted before me! Hopefully the police will be able to take action. I know logs are a bit of a pain but the more evidence you have against these trouble makers the better. Hopefully the situation will start to improve and if it is known there is a tendency for trouble around...

Morning everyone, Day off for me today - they owe me about 36 hours overtime! So manager on at me to take some as we are only allowed to carry over 12 hours. Not having a relaxing day though (I wish!) and will be decorating the study. So no computer or minimins for me until this evening at...

STS week for me, * week so not too disappointed. Hopefully will come off next week for a good weight loss.

Hi Pammy, I would try and eat at least 5 good size portions of ss food per day. Don't have to be eaten on their own but mixed as ingredients of your meal. I have got into the habit of listing my ss food on my food diary, this helps me to see how much of it I have really eaten. Good luck with...

That's the problem isn't it, how do you deal with them? As you say, go out and get shirty with them they will probably just step it up. Don't do anything and they think they can walk all over you. It's a fine line. If you complain to their parents some are just as bad as the kids, sometimes...

Breakfast: Fruit n Fibre (HEXB1) FF Yogurt (free) SAJ Caramel (2.5 syns) Lunch: Jacket Potato (free) LF Cheddar (HEXA1) BGY Coleslaw (3.5 syns) Dinner: Free: Pasta, garlic Free & Speed: Mushrooms, red onion, tomatoes Syns: MF meatballs (0.5 syns) LF Cheddar (HEXB2) Strawberries (ss)...

Lennis, it's a shame the police didn't take more action but it's worth giving the AS unit a try. They can be really good, and if the kids are known to them that will add more weight to it. Whereabouts do you live Lennis? This sort of thing seems to be commonplace in society today but it is...

ZC - Wish I could crochet, I can't knit, sew or do anything useful like that. A neighbour bought my little girl a child's knitting machine, supposed to be really easy, and I couldn't even work that! :D

What happened Lennis?

Definitely will go. Will wait for this TOTM to be over and book in to see the female GP. Thanks for all the advice xxx

The usual..its because you're fat! Admittedly I haven't been for a while and I am considerably slimmer than I was so they may take some more notice of me. They did offer me the coil though but I didn't want to go ahead at that point. Mostly due to the fact that I didn't want anyone to see me...

ZC, I didn't know there was a hormone free one I will discuss the options with GP then and see what they say. I suffer with low blood pressure to the point that if I get up quickly I lose my vision and feel like I am going to pass out. Again, this is worsening with the weight loss?!

MLM, sounds like it could be good for me possibly. Will have to discuss with GP again, it's been a while. Not to get too graphic or TMI, but when you have to use night time towels and tampax super plus together something isn't right.

ZC - Is that the mirena (sp?!) coil? My TOTM have always been so heavy and can go on for up to 10 days. My GP recommended the coil to help but I am undecided on whether to go with this or not. I did think as I lost weight they would get better. Another GP "its because you're fat"...

Hi Pammyd, Same as the others said really. Try and up your level of speed and super free foods to maximise weight loss. Also get lots of variety in there. Also, do you do any exercise? I am near Mansfield too!

EF - Oh hun, sorry to hear you are having a tough time of it at the moment. If you need to offload we are all here for you. I hope you manage to get some resolution. On a positive note though I hope WI is really successful for you xxx ZC - Dreaded TOTM here for me too. WI tomorrow I am...

Definitely curly wurlys! I freeze them too and they last ages.

I love Costa and Starbucks. I usually have a skinny latte as a HEXA and if in Starbucks I'll have the sugar free syrup. Costa don't do a sugar free syrup so I'll just have a plain latte in there. Be interested to know what all your C's say about using a HEXA for this....

Its true MLM. You have so many positives. Ask your OH to come up with a list of 5 positives about you. I'll bet he has difficulty stopping at 5 xxx I have another thing to add to my list: 6. I am honest. Morning everyone, Not much sleep last night, so will be walking around in a fog for...

I am terrible at nights too, I go around opening and closing all the cupboard doors looking for treats to nibble on! I have got into the habit of freezing FF yogurt in a lolly mould. Syn free and takes ages to eat so keeps me busy for a while!

I agree, yesterday has gone and today is a new day. Do you go to class? Have you discussed with your C why things haven't been going to plan? If not, do you post an online food diary we could have a look at? Do you drink enough water? What plan are you doing?

Water polo

MLM, I only "know" you from the internet and I can think of at least another 20 positive things about you. Ok, my list: 1. I am a fighter, I don't let life drag me down despite what it throws at me. 2. I am considerate. 3. I am not scared to try new things, top of the to do list is...

Unihoc

Determinator, sounds like we are very alike! I also am much more critical of my body since losing weight. This is something I logically struggle with because surely by losing all my excess fat I should be happier with it?!

(((((HUG))))) Ronnie, MLM is right. You have come so far and need to congratulate yourself on what you have achieved. YOU HAVE DONE BRILLIANTLY. Is there anything that can be done to improve the situation at work? It's easier said than done, but try not to let it get you down. You have so...

Squash