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Hello, flavourings (essence) are free, but some extracts are not as they contain oil so they would have to be synned. So best to check on the official website to be sure. Shame though, extracts are so much nicer!

Sorry I forgot about your insulin issue until after I'd sent the reply, doh! Guess it's a bit difficult to choose sporty snacks when you're trying to lose weight, I've struggled with that too. Although sponge fingers (like you use to make trifle with) are only 1 syn each and may give just...

You can buy energy tablets which are pretty low syn, can't remember the brand name (I do know it wasn't the lucozade ones) and they were only half a syn each, got them from Asda. A hifi bar would be good, it won't bloat you out or anything. I wouldn't waste your money on zero calorie sports...

Yeah extra lean mince is difficult to find, more so since asda changed their packaging :mad:!! Just a note to add, mince doesn't become syn free by dry frying and draining the fat unfortunately, would be great if it did! So you'd have to syn it.

Thanks all! I weighed myself at work in the morning, I usually weigh in in the evening. The work scales are usually a pound max heavier. So I'm in a right fettle now! :O Sent from my HTC Desire 500 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Hi all, I have a question. Whilst I know i shoudn't do this I weighed myself this morning and i've gone up almost 5lbs!!:eek: Now on Monday my day out cycling didn't go as planned and as such had to eat on the go, I had some tomato soup and a bread roll with a pint of lager and lime, later on...

I just use a packet of colmans four cheese sauce mix (9.5 syns), using the milk you make it with as HEXA (not tried it making it with just water though, might be ok) and syn 28g of cheese (6 syns) for the top. Sounds a lot at 15.5 syns for the whole thing but I get 4 portions out of it so it's...

There is syn free gracy recipe i've tried. From memory you just dissolve a beef stock cube/stock pot in half a cup of water and thicken to gravy-like consitency with smash. I wasn't keen TBH. But some people at my group like it so maybe worth a try?

I know this thread is old I but I love scallops so had to comment! I put some in a bowl with some king prawns and marinade them in lemon juice, garlic, chilli, ginger, coriander (fresh is better) and spring onion. Leave for about an hour or so then chuck in a hot wok and heat on high until...

This sticky has been excellent for me to understand flexisyns better, I too have been guilty of 'flexi-ing' and unplanned lard fest!:party0051: However, I there is one thing I am still not 100% sure of. I deduct my syns weekly (it fits into my life better and doesn't negatively effect my...

I appreciate that info on any diet is available from many sources other than this one, the problem that I have found is it isn't always accurate and could well harm someones weight loss journey. For example, I found a recipe for a low syn cake the other week claiming to be 16syns. When I...

Once you've become a member you can go to any group you wish. Seems a waste to pay the re-join fee again, you could find another group and ask to sit through the new member talk again? So it will feel like a fresh start and perhaps the new member talk will help to motivate and inspire you...

Yes a forum is just that! It is easy to have a knee-jerk reaction to something that you don't agree with, I perrsonally prefer to hear both sides to get a more balanced view. I appreciate some folk can't get to a group, or don't want to have to pay. But if people want direct support and the...

well, apart from looking to see what might have caused it, I tend to think after weigh-in that that week is over and done with and start my new week afresh. I used to let it get to me which used to make me comfort eat. it took a bit of practice but i've gradually changed my mindset so that if...

I totally agree with the above. While this site is great for support and getting little bits of info on syns/HEX's etc.. to come here and expect to be given the equivalent of a 'new member talk' is taking advantage IMO (although not sure if that has ever happened on here?). Plus, as I think...

I too have decided to not have treat night, and I'm not missing it. I've had a lovely on-plan tea and feel more in control :-) Sent from my HTC Desire 500 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Try it, you might like it! It is definitely not restrictive and a way of eating you can maintain it for life, it needen't be expensive. I always make sure I have plenty of lean meats and fruit and veg in, with just a few key ingredients on hand you can make many delicious meals. If I want to...

Hmm, I have tried a couple of red days this week just to add variety, I did notice I felt a little more peckish that normal (I usally do green days through the week), but I kept a HEXB so I could have some potato with my main evening meal and made sure I had plenty to snack on durnig the day...

I lost half a pound! So was happy with that. Having a better week this week, feeling more motivated now. My next aim is to eliminate 'treat night' after weigh in. Fingers crossed and mouth shut for that :D

Oh and I have pre-ordered the fake away book, could be a godsend for me.

My problem is it's not a little treat, more a full on binge! So I have a plan already in place for after my WI on Thursday, I already feel good just for planning for it. Just have to wait and see if I pass the test o_O

I know this is an old post but I was interested to know if other people did the same. I am tring to get out of the habit of 'treat night', i used to get pizza, wine and ice cream after weigh in :eek:, but i'd still had losses provided I got back on track with the plan form the Friday. Now I...

I count the milk in coffees from my works vending machine as part of my HEXA, even though I should syn it.

Thanks Orla, I usually write down my food in a diary, but with such a busy weekend i didn't get round to it, that usually wouldn't put me off plan, it's my willpower that has gone this week. I feel confident I will put it right for next week, I text my consultant for some support and that...

Hi. If you are fairly new to exercise I would highly recommend Romemary Conley DVDs, yes they are a bit dated now compared to some of the modern ones but they are so easy to follow (I have little to no co-ordination and picked them up easily). The Fat Attack one would be a good one to start...

Hi all, firstly sorry if this is not the most appropriate place to post this, just new to this site. Well, i re-joined SW in December after falling off the wagon and putting nearly all of the weight on i'd lost :( With it being just before Christmas I did struggle a bit and have done ever...

yes i totally feel freaked by what I used to eat. I could easily get through , wait for it, two bottles of wine, a pasty, two packets of super noodles and a WHOLE tub of haagen daas. In one night! EEEK:eek::eek:

I use fromage frais all the time instead of mayo now. I season it with salt, pepper and parsley and a splash of white wine vinegar or lemon juice, it is nice when mixed with tuna or chicken. I'll agree it's not a creamy but i think it still tastes nice. Try it, you might like it!

I excerise 7 days a week so that is not a problem for me. Fingers crossed for WI! Thanks for all the advice everyone, I feel much better about things today.

I have strawberries AND melon, don't feel so bad now! :p

Thanks! I have had lots of water already AND strawberries. You must be mind readers!!:)

:cry:Hi all, I had a bit of a blowout this weekend and could use some encouragement. I went to my mates house on Saturday and we sometimes put some nibbles together for us to munch on whilst also enjoying some wine. I made some free nibbles for me but ended up eating loads of his normal...

Thank you very much. Looking forward to trying it. :drool:

Hey, i'm now to this site so hi to all!:) I wast just reading a thread and the author mentioned slimming world free tartare sauce, does anyone know the recipe? I love this not only on fish but mixed in with mashed potato and spread on beef or gammon, would be a god send! Thanks:D