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    Secret Diary of a Cool Girl

    What has happened today? Too early start and so only banana for brekkie - then on the road and working flat out all day - craved carbs and so my day has gone like this : Breakfast Banana Mid morning dry wholemeal roll Ham Sun dried tomatoes (2) - this was the only thing I could find as I...
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    Is it ok to eat untill you hurt on SW????

    I realised at xmas that portion control was key - went to Dublin for xmas with best mate and her family - husband is italian and first night he made a lovely pasta - me and my girls thought it was a starter - their portions were half the size of ours usually. However they are slim - not...
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    Taster Nights at Group

    Ive seen 2 taster nights during my time at class, and haven't stayed for either because I didn't bring anything. But also if I'm honest I'm not too keen on eating things I haven't cooked myself or don't know what's in them - my class don't seem to label things very well.
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    Secret Diary of a Cool Girl

    Busy day today with lots of walking around Bath. Lovely shopping centre for anyone who hasn't tried it. Don't just stick to the new area near the station and mcdonalds(!). Carry on further up the road and go down all the side streets - there's also a new posh indoor/outdoor area just off...
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    The FlabFighters! - July Challenge

    Wow everyone is having brilliant losses - spurring me to keep on track this week - well done so far flabfighters
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    Secret Diary of a Cool Girl

    New week - New start - I'm going to try for 100% for the next four days until weigh in Thursday. Breakfast Peach Lunch Leftover Pasta Bolognese Dinner Baked Salmon + Stir Fry - Pakchoi, Baby sweetcorn, mangetout, carrot, asparagus with soy sauce, garlic and ginger. Drinks - Coffee x 3 +...
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    What have you resisted recently?

    Lovely hot day here in Somerset and after half a day of gardening the ice cream van came around - I gave youngest daughter her money and stood chatting to neighbours buying theirs - but wasn't tempted. Went inside and put the kettle on instead.
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    newbie help please!

    Also take a look at some of our food diaries - they give you a good idea of how we do it - I love the fact that most people put up their weekly losses - so you can see it works. The ones I've read seem to be really honest about syns and (in my case overindulgences). I tried Atkins for a few...
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    Sonya`s diary..im a loser !!!

    Good luck with SW tomorrow - you'll pick up lots of hints and tips - and I find reading others diaries on here really helped me get my head around it all. Extra Easy is working for me and I'm a bit scared to be honest to change to red/green - as I like just looking in the fridge or freezer and...
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    Synning Wine

    So glad I'm not alone in this - however I do think that the wine is contributing to what I see as a slow weight loss. So this week I am going on the wagon - starting today. Problem is now I don't know what to use my syns on. We've got things like choccy biscuits and crisps (for youngest...
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    How often do you weigh yourself?

    My scales are so sensitive and my bathroom floor is a bit tipsy, so I find I move the scales around the bathroom 3 or 4 times until I find the spot I'm happiest with i.e lowest weight. Its stupid really, as its not representative of my weigh in weight at all, but I need to know how I'm doing on...
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    Secret Diary of a Cool Girl

    Sunday Did a big Tesco shop £100 this morning. Lots of gardening as the chickens got out and devestated the veg garden the other day. I was so upset I couldn't face it until today - lost the peas,beans,carrots, cougettes and rest of strawberries. Breakfast Banana, LF yoghurt sprinkle...
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    do i join slimming world

    What have you got to lose (except a few pounds financially and physically). I lost with Slimming World, tried WW and then switched back. However everyone is different - so give it a try, you can always switch back if its not for you - give it a couple of weeks and discuss on this site with...
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    Twilight saga

    Saw Eclipse yesterday with my daughters and even though we all love the books to bits thought it was a bit flat. I think its because we know the books so well, its really difficult to see it translated onto the screen. That said I thought the same about New Moon and when we got it on DVD...
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    found this on ebay do i get it??

    The starter packs on Ebay could be months or years out of date - howwever I think Ebay is good for any recipe books that old members may be passing on. I recently bought two and even though they were a few years old and didn't include Extra Easy I could still work out the syn value and they were...
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    Synning Wine

    I saw a recent thread on wine and syns per bottle (26 approx) and wondered if like me there were whole bottle drinkers out there. Most nights I have 2 glasses (saving the other half for the next night) - but some days/nights its the whole bottle depends if its lunch for work/socially or dinner...
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    Tinned Ratatouille??

    thanks for this I'm a real fan of tinned ratatouille to beef (whoops) up pasta sauces on a green day when you've got no time to prepare fresh. I just assumed it was free -but I guess anything processed they add sugar or oil - so 1 syn is ok.
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    Secret Diary of a Cool Girl

    Saturday Day out in town today, knew we'd eat lunch out so steered everyones thoughts around to Nandos - before the cinema so we wouldn't want the pop and popcorn - it worked! everone was so full we only drank water and no snacks for a change. Went to watch the third twilight - elclipse...
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    STAR week

    It really is different for everyone - I haven't figured mine out yet, but I know there is definately a period (!) during the month when I crave sweet things (wine not included that's my nemisis). Rest of the month I could'nt give a damn about chocolate or sweets. I'm gonna monitor it now I'm...
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    Slow losers, do you find it hard to keep movitated?

    I just wanted to give a big cheer to all the slow losers who have posted so far - I| know we're gonna be the biggest losers in the end.
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    Slow losers, do you find it hard to keep movitated?

    Loving this thread - I said in my diary t'other day that I was worried I'd always be in the pound off club. Great to know I'm not alone. The thing that stuck me with all the posts is that we seem to be consistent losers, also that hardly any mention of the dreaded word 'diet'. I was thinking...
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    Secret Diary of a Cool Girl

    Funny old day today - eldest daughter leaving secondary school. I can remember the day she started primary school so clearly - where did all that time go? She looked stunning in her outfit, almost as though she'd grown up overnight. Was that the reason that I just wanted to lie in bed and...
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    Favourite Slimming World Meal

    Ha Ha I made carbonara on Wednesday night after posting on this thread. This is the one I follow - only slightly amended from SW recipe with addition of shallots and tiny bit of chili and use of just yolks rather than whole eggs - makes it creamier. 1 medium shallot chopped small piece red...
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    Thursday Weighers

    Well done Linda - keep collecting those stickers, your book will soon be covered in them - there are ladies in my class with books like that - I want mine to be all glittery too! Your losses are really consistent I'm gonna have a look at your food diary if you have started one!
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    Another newbie just saying hello!

    Hi Rowena - welcome - I lurked for a week before joining and would imagine its great when youre going it alone. I go to class as well and am doing the plan with my daughter - but I like the support here - some things you just don't want to share with your kids! Good luck on Monday
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    Hi from a newbie

    Welcome, I like your name - my scales tell whoppers - all the time. Good luck with Slimming World - is it your first time with them? I started two months ago for the second time (first was 5 years ago) and so far so very good - I've picked up lots of info here as the plan changed slightly over...
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    Secret Diary of a Cool Girl

    Weigh in today and 1.5llb loss and 1 stone sticker - yeah! Food Diary for today was rubbish, very busy day with no time to prepare, or even think about food. Extra Easy Breakfast - grabbed some fruit on way out Lunch - 1/2 Coffee Frapucinno from Starbucks - it was too sweet to finish - I...
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    The FlabFighters! - July Challenge

    Hi everyone just a quickie as I'm so pushed for time at the moment , but I wanted to share - I lost 1 1/2llb this week that takes me to my stone award - so chuffed.
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    Thursday Weighers

    What a great week everyone seems to be having weigh in last night and I lost 1 1/2llb thats my Stone Award too! I've lost 1 1/2 for the last few weeks, but its steady and all adds up.
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    Hello Everyone :)

    HI Katie welcome back and good luck with whichever plan you choose, personally I'm doing Slimming World. I too spend a lot of time at home, and having an unlimited amount of free foods that you can graze on if you want seems to stop me from grabbing the unhealthy stuff. Plus you can have a treat...
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    STAR week

    My ponderings are that in the week before your period - you're making and retaining fluid in your womb - but the week of your period you are getting rid of it. Not that it really matters it's the whole month not just one silly week that matters , but its bugging me.
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    Is it possible to lose a stone in a month with SW

    Good luck Kim1980 - I think a lot of us join a group or start a plan hoping to see fast results - I don't think its all our fault, so many celebs, magazines, plans out there giving us what is sometimes false hope and unrealistic expectations. Personally I started SW just wanting to take...
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    STAR week

    I've noticed a few people mentioning * (star) week and just assumed that it was the week you were actually having your period. I thought it was just a cute way of putting it! However, I came across something this morning (elsewhere) that suggested it was the week before your period. Can...
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    When did you start to need smaller clothes?

    Same here - I'm hoping to get my 1 stone sticker at weigh in today, and still haven't noticed any difference at all. It seems from you all that it happens at around the 2 stone mark. It's interesting that the leap from a size 10 to a size 16 is around 3 stone for me anyway - I'm quite small at...
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    Twilight new movie eclipse

    Me aged 48 and two teenage daughters have tickets for Saturday afternoon - gotta have popcorn how many syns in a 1/3 of a big tub of sweeet? Read all the books a couple of times - daughters read them constantly, seen all the films - we love them. I'm team Jedward I love them both - also team...
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    10st10lbs' Diary - been away for far too long!

    hi 1010 My daughter cooks a lot too! How lucky we muns are. ~Actually she is really enjoying the experience, wasn't ready for it before now, but she had some health issues and wanted to lose a bit for her prom outfit, and voila it seems to have done the trick. I have another daughter stick...
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    Secret Diary of a Cool Girl

    So I'm doing todays food as I've just had dinner and that's it for the evening - feeling v full. Extra Easy day as usual Breakfast Fruit salad - mango banana melon strawbs V Low Fat natural yoghurt - drizzle honey Lunch Salmon Fillet - Salad, tom cucumber, avocado, drizzle Pizza express...
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    Secret Diary of a Cool Girl

    Ok so to stop myself from raiding the fridge (although there is no bad stuff in there really except manky cheese!). I went on ebay last night and bid for a lovely black silk dress by Allegra Hicks which normally retails at about £250+. It was in size 14 which is a size down as I'm currently a 16...
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    Thursday Weighers

    Thursday weigher here - does anyone else have a thursday routine? Mine is grill-up breakfast, fruit for lunch and snacks and then nothing but drinks until weighin at 7pm. Same specially bought light material dress each week (what'll I do when the weather is cold?). Quick pee in the loo at the...
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    Keeping me focused - Tarks food diary

    Good Luck Tarka, I started my diary last night as I'm new to site - i'm hoping it will keep me on track too. Like you I usually have the same brekky Bacon and Eggs etc (I keep a few chickens so have loads of eggs!), but today decided i needed a change so had fruit and LF yoghurt and a tiny...
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    10st10lbs' Diary - been away for far too long!

    Hello 1010 - just thought i'd pop in and visit your diary, seeing as we're doing the july challenge and all. Eyeing up the competition!. It's great seeing how others mix up their food combinations, as I was reading, I guessed that someone else was cooking all those curries and chapattis -...
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    as anyone else had second thoughts?

    What a lovely thread - just wanted to add something my consultant said two weeks ago that stuck with me. When something is on the menu or offered or you pass it in the supermarket aisle - say to yourself 'is this my only opportunity to have this - or can I have it another time'. Its just like...
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    Favourite Slimming World Meal

    I love the carbonarra too - used to make it with cream but its even better the sw way. Fave at the mo is paella - i've just bought the world of flavours book on ebay for £3 so will be trying lots more when it arrives. Other favourite is lamb kebabs - using neck fillets or leg, cut into...
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    Aubergines...what can I do with them?

    curvy girl - thanks for starting this thread, i too am trying to be more exciting with veg and have one in then fridge too! Theresa32UK - i was thinking of trying the magazine recipe and will do so thanks to your recommendation. Now there's just those 2 courgettes to go ...
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    The FlabFighters! - July Challenge

    Hiya all I'm new to the site and so would like to join in my first challenge - not setting a goal just want to keep on losing. Thanks for asking me - my weigh in is thursday so does that count as its july 1st?
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    Secret Diary of a Cool Girl

    Thanks for the encouragement. Currently watching Big Brother so thought I'd write down my food diary for today : Breakfast - Bacon and Egg and Tomato Lunch - Fruit Salad with low fat natural yoghurt Dinner - Salmon Fillet - new potatoes, salad, tomato advocado - I tbs Helmans Light Drinks 2...
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    my thread didnt appear

    Hiya I started a thread and it took me ages to type :cry:has it got lost or as it was my first is there a wait ? Ive searched the faqs etc but cant find the answer. help please
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    Where do you notice weight loss first?

    Face and neck for me too -ive got a big belly (look pregnant) so was desperate for the tummy to go first, but hey maybe its working its way down and the bingo wings will be next!
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    Week one and not great plus no consultant!

    aliflower - I too am a new returner to SW like you (back on for 8 weeks after being away for 5 years!). The plan has changed and so I have been easing my way in with Extra Easy - just remember the 1/3 Protein + 1/3 carb + 1/3 veg rule - that seems to be the key. So far its been steady at 1.5 to...
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    8th weigh in

    Way to go Bex - you must feel so proud :) you're well on your way - v inspiring. I'm off to look at your other posts!
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    Secret Diary of a Cool Girl

    Hello everyone. I've just joined this site after lurking about for a few weeks, and have been inspired to write my own food diary and journey. It does seem to work when you write it all down, and share with others - so here goes. This is my 2nd time with SW - the first was about 5 years ago...
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    happy to have found this site

    hello everyone just stopped by to say hello. I will be posting mainly on the Slimming World threads - but have found some really interesting info and stories on the other weight loss programmes - some of which I'd never heard of! Good luck to you all and to all new members today. frances x
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