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    onions

    i bought at massive sackful of onions at a fruit shop for £1.50!!! now i really need to think of some good onion recipes to get rid of them. anyone got any ideas???
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    Extra Easy Slimming World for Students!!

    does anyone know if you get a student discount at slimming world?
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    craving chocolate!

    i hope so! ive just had some scan bran pizzas, which were not too bad, scan bran with tomatoes, tuna, sweetcorn and a laughing cow on top, grilled.
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    What do you do before weigh in?

    i always take all my jewellry off. i just eat normally on WI day cos I reckon the damage will have been done on previous days if i have not done well. i see on the UK biggest loser this week the woman trainer has been took off the show for the rest of the series cos she told her team just to...
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    craving chocolate!

    i could just eat a nice big bar of chocolate. however, as i have none in the house it is out of the way of temptation, so i have settled for a muller light toffee yoghurt and crumbled in a light alpen chocolate bar and a few rainbow drops. now my craving has gone.
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    Colman's lemon & herb marinade

    i dont think i will be using!
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    Colman's lemon & herb marinade

    it says on the packet 284 calories per complete meal for 1! sounds a lot
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    Colman's lemon & herb marinade

    found this in the cupboard and gone onto sw to find out syn value. however colman's is not coming up, nor is colmans. have tried putting unilever in which is recognised but not the lemon & herb marinade bit. has anyone else had problems finding stuff on sw site. it seems to have changed since...
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    Leftover rice - what can i do?

    mix with some mashed potato, garlic, curry powder and roll into balls. bake in oven. very tasty. also nice is 2 hard boiled eggs, some processed peas and a bit curry powder mixed in.
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    Sainsburys instand cheese sauce mix

    anyone know the value of these. cant get into the sw site as i am at work, but for some reason can get onto minimins. this is a 54.5 gram packet and you just add boiling water. i have a feeling the morrisons version is free or very low syns but would like to find out if the sainsburys one is...
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    GP slimming world vouchers

    i was not able to get a 3rd lot. shame cos now i have to pay £4.95 a week!
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    Wednesday Weighers

    i rejoined last week after an absence of 5 weeks, having just put 1 lb on. was really pleased cos i did eat a lot of crap over xmas but prior to the time in between xmas and new year had a lot of stress so never really ate. anyway my last week has not been excellent due to having a meal out...
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    competition addict!

    i have read on another site about a load of people winning lots of prizes on competitions. i have decided to try my luck comping cos i want a new car and cant afford one, so hopefully might win one. i must have entered about 1000 comps in the last week. anyone else a serious comper?
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    anyone got any snow?

    its snowing here now in sunderland/durham/newcastle. guess my plans are off for tomorrow - will just have to do online shopping!!!
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    Not happy! cant go on minimins at work now

    i work in a hospital!! i might be able to go in through a link. will play around next week at work!
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    Not happy! cant go on minimins at work now

    work have changed some of the security settings on websites and now i cant go on minimins at work! im gutted. we cant access hotmail or any personal email accounts either. luckily can still go on ebay and the slimming world website. could never go on facebook or you tube. now i cant just...
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    coronation street tram crash!!!!!!

    have not heard anything in the newspapers but have you noticed there are lots of references and comments about the trams in Corra now?
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    What do you eat after weigh-in?

    i was naughty last night after weigh in and me, OH and DD had a mixed kebab between us. in old days we probably would have had 2 between us!!!!
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    anyone got any snow?

    terrible in the north east! nightmare driving to work this morning, although not as bad coming home tonight. i need some sun!!!
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    cranberries dried

    OMG! cranberries are now a no go area!
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    6½ syns gone in seconds

    think i will buy some morning coffee biscuits in for when i cant resist!!
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    Should I go back?

    i do think the discipline of getting weighed helps you keep on track, plus the quicker you lose the weight the cheaper it will be!!
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    cranberries dried

    Lidl have packets of cranberries reduced to 75 p. I have a feeling they are sinned but cant get onto the SW website at the minute. can anyone confirm what they are before I eat them!!! McEnnedy american way cranberries, sweetened and dried
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    Weight loss being noticed

    i have lost nearly 3 stone at SW and about a stone before i joined. still have a long way to go, would ideally like another 5 stone off. people have started to comment at work about my weight loss and even my darling daughter is noticing. It does feel good when people comment. cant wait to...
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    FAO Facebook SW'ers - this fool should be banned!

    me too! was thinking OMG what have i said or done on FB!!!
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    How do you get your chocolate fix?

    my sw leader has not had the hi fi chocolate and orange bars for ages. i love chocolate but hate chocolate drinks or ice cream. i had an alpen chocolate bar today which was 6½ syns and was much better than the alpen lights.
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    Whos sticking to plan over christmas

    i am not going to over indulge but i doubt i will stick to it. might have a few drinks over xmas and chocolates. i intend to do my "food shop" as near to xmas eve as possible so that i dont have much in the way of temptation a week or 2 before xmas!
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    Jo's Recipes!! (EE)

    i love everyone's recipes!
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    What have you eaten that you thought was healthy.....

    batchelors beef noodles is 10 sins. thought they were a lot less. not eating them now!
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    Part time job for 15 year old

    i thought it would be 16 for "proper" jobs! she is one of the youngist in her year now so wont be 16 until June.
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    Rats !!!!

    i hate mice and rats. dont mind spiders though. i get terrified when i see the hubby with a dead mouse in a mousetrap. i hate the winter as we tend to get mice under the shed!
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    Part time job for 15 year old

    My 15 year old daughter wants to get a part time job. I really dont want her to at the minute as I think she should concentrate on her studies. Does anyone know if there are any good companies that take on 15 year olds or do they have to be 16???
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    GP slimming world vouchers

    i am happy to have had 2 lots of vouchers but a 3rd lot would be marvellous. i will continue to pay in the meantime and next time i go to the doctors will ask for some more!
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    GP slimming world vouchers

    i was not sure which catagory to put this thread in, so if someone wants to move it to the relevant section please feel free to!
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    Vibro plate

    i thought if you went on it for 10 minutes it was equivalent of 1 hours exercise, or something like that?
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    Uh Oh.. The Cravings Won!

    hope you enjoyed it! i could just eat one now but im gonna resist as its weigh in tomorrow. we have cut down immensely on takeaways since i started SW. There are too many takeaways around now compared to what there was around 15 year ago. too much temptation!!
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    Does your hubby /partner know your weight??

    My Oh does not know what i weigh and neither does my DD who tries to look at the scales when at weight in. When i lost 5 stone a long time ago and got down to 13 stone I still never let anyone know what i weighed. May be when i get to target i will let everyone know my target weight and what...
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    Does anyone else sneek on the scales mid week??? xx

    i jump on the scales most mornings but i dont think are completely accurate. just want to judge if it looks as if i have lost from previous weigh in.
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    Vibro plate

    my daughter wants a vibro plate for xmas. i have looked on ebay and there are lots of different versions. anyone got one or know what is the best one to buy?
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    GP slimming world vouchers

    hi i have had 2 lots of slimming world countdowns given to me by my GP. i have lost nearly 4 stone at slimming world now, but still have a long way to go. I am not gonna give up going but i just wondered if you were entitled to a 3rd lot of vouchers from your GP for people who have a lot...
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    Who would you invite to an imaginary dinner party?

    Peter kay would be my definite invite cos he would talk about slimming world!
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    Peter Kay

    seen him on one of the dvds i have of him. he is so funny!
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    Peter Kay

    Peter Kay was fab last night. all new stuff really. fab. you can really relate to what he says and how he turns it into a joke. well worth going to see but i did miss x factor!!! the arena food and drink was a total rip off. i was half expecting peter to bring the prices into a joke but...
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    Giant Jaffa Cake :D

    looks fab but i would be tempted to eat the whole lot!!!
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    weetabix truffles

    not sure if anyone has posted these and not really know what to call them, and also cant remember the exact measurements. however, these were low sinned and lush! someone correct me if i am wrong, cos i dont usually eat weetabix and i have left my SW books at work 6 weetabix, crushed well...
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    What to do with a butternut squash?

    i have just chopped up half a squash, 2 carrots, 2 potatoes and 2 onions. added 2 veg stock cubes and water and a tablespoon of curry powder. simmered for ages and now eating it. it is absolutely gorgeous!
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    Green Day spinach and ricotta canniloni (FREE, 1 HE)

    cottage cheese and spinach mixed together and cooked in the over is absolutely gorgeous!
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    Easy ideas from class tonight

    i have had the spinach and cottage cheese a number of times this week without the lasagne sheets. really tastey and i am sure a few herbs and spices will make it even better
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    Slimming World Log on

    for some reason i could not log on with mine after getting my card and pin and i knew i had everything right. however, i got a new card the following week and was able to log on with the new card and new pin number
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    can i do slimming world without going to meetings?

    this forum is great for tips. i do go to SW as i think you do better if you get weighed weekly rather than try to do it yourself. i dont like SW classes much as i get sick of clapping for every member and much prefer the class to be all about food/recipes etc. this forum is great for what you...
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    Iceland xmas food!

    my xmas challenge is not to go into Iceland whilst the xmas party food is in store. i went in today and the food looked absolutely gorgeous and very fattening. I am gonna have to wait until the very last minute before doing a xmas food shop and not go overboard the way i usually do. the food...
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    Peter Kay

    i am looking forward to seeing him, just not the hassell of going out in the cold and the worst bit will be finding a parking space and then trying to get out of the car park at the end of the night!!!
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    6½ syns gone in seconds

    lesson to be learnt - look up the syn value before eating! if i am gonna have 3 syns would rather have something more filling and that will last longer than a biscuit!
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    consultant and speed food challenge

    this does sound like a good idea. im gonna type up a list and tick them off as i eat them!
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    Books from car boot sales

    i only buy books from car boot sales if they are in immaculate condition and look as if they have not been read!
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    New blackberry phone

    well ive had my phone a day and i do like it. love the fact my emails come up on the phone. still learning but this time next week i am sure i will be an expert on my phone.
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    New blackberry phone

    just got a new phone delivered = blackberry curve. it is so complicated. unsure if i will be able to use it. not used to complicated gadgets!!
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    Treat after weigh in?

    bit of a joke really but i know many who go to the fish shop or takeaway after weigh in! i must admit have done this in the past but tonight not sure what my treat will be. i really fancy a slice of bread and butter!!!!
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    6½ syns gone in seconds

    I was very greedy today at work and could not resist the temptation for a biscuit, but then had another. i reckoned 4 sins for the 2 of them but went online and found one was 3 syns, the other 3½ sins. i would rather have had 3 batchelors macaroni cheese and they would have took longer to eat...
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    6st gone and still on track -now 9st8lbs gone

    you look fab! well done
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    Peter Kay

    im off to see Peter Kay live next Saturday. Gonna miss the x-factor! has anyone seen him live on his tour this year?
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    Crab and Potato Cakes

    they look lush. have a couple of tins of princess crab which i am not too keen on. will have a try to make these tomorrow as i have just made some salmon fishcakes out of the feast for a £5er cookbook!
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    10 syns for super noodles?! Whoops!

    does anyone know why the beef ones are so high in points?
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    10 syns for super noodles?! Whoops!

    after reading this thread i have looked up the points for all the batchelors noodles and pastas. i cant believe the beef variety noodles are 10 sins each whilst other are only 2 sins. i will not be buying these again in the future. i think i might mention this to the SW consultant next week...
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    All Inclusive Hol - any tips?!

    i went all inclusive to jamacia in august for a week and only put on 2 lb. i ate and drank everything in sight. went to florida for a week in may and ate loads but drank only diet cokes etc. i lived on steak and chips and snacked constantly. i lost 2 lb. the only thing i can think of is...
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    You tube

    Just found some step by step recipes on you tube!! sorry not sure how to do link but diet cola chicken and sw chips and sw kfc on. makes it look very easy!
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    Morrisons cheese sauce/curry sauce

    someone in class had these in tonight. you just add water to them and the whole packet is 3 sins. not bad if you make a very basic cauliflower cheese or want some curry to go with some SW chips
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    Easy ideas from class tonight

    tin of chick peas with curry powder sprinkled in baked bean lasagne: mix chopped onions, tin of tomatoes, tin of beans, tin of tuna in a casserole dish. add in mixed herbs and garlic. then top with slightly boiled lasagne strips. bake in oven. mix cottage cheese and some cooked spinach...
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    The Biggest Loser

    wish i had the time and inclination to exercise all day!
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    weght in pounds

    i am hopeless with working my weight out in 1lbs and really like stones and 1bs. has anyone got an easy way how to work weights out?
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    The Biggest Loser

    i have only seen a few episodes of one series which has just finished on sky. i cant wait to watch any episodes i have missed. i wish i could lose the amount they lose in a week!
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    Quality Brittany

    is this brittany spears you are on about?
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    weigh in clothes!

    i try to wear my lightest clothes when i go for weigh in and also take off my very heavy necklace and watch! stupid really but does anyone else do this?
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    My Story

    Hey you look fab! I love seeing before and after photos. wait til i post mine!!! when i get to goal!
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    Pickles Hypno Gastric Band Therapy

    someone in the north east is offering a course for £250 on special offer. she says some can charge up to £800. not sure whether this is true though!
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    Biggest Loser UK

    i love the USA one and the weight losses are fab! wish i could get on the programme!!!!
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    What is your favourite childhood movie?

    sound of music and i still love it!!!
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    Books from car boot sales

    I tend to frequent car boot sales in the summer months and buy a lot of my books from here. some of them are virtually brand new and if you are really lucky you can get hard back books for 50p to a £1 a book. Saves you a lot of money. The only problem is i end up with lots of books and...
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    Linwood barclay

    last but not least is another one of my favourite authors. one of his books was in the richard/judy book club ? last year or the year before. I just wish i had more time to read. |I spend far too much time on the computer so tend to just read when i am relaxing in the sun on holiday.
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    Sheila Quigley books

    I also like ready Sheila Quigley books as they are based on a small town/village next to where I live. I know Sheila vaguely and know some of her family. I love her story of her climb to fame. She has only been publishing books for a few years now. i can certainly recommend her books
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    Mary Higgins Clark/Carol Higgins Clark

    I love the books these two write. Tend to find more of the daughter's books (Carol) to buy in the USA than in the UK. Really wish i could write a book!!! Does anyone else read these
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    Everything to Lose - book by 43 stone man

    what diet did he follow to lose the weight?
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    accurate household weighing scales

    As much as you are not supposed to, i do go on my own scales every few days!! they are about a stone out but accurate otherwise!! i can tend to judge my weight loss with them. anyway i am gonna buy some new scales and wondered if anyone could advise some that are not too expensive. should i...
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    facebook

    i spend far too much time on facebook and being nosey on it!! i have decided towean myself off facebook and start a minimins addiction and try and plan ahead a bit more for my diet!!
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    Pickles Hypno Gastric Band Therapy

    i have read a few articles on this in the papers and am considering this after xmas. i am doing okay on the slimming world diet at the minute but think i eat too much as i nibble a lot. please keep us informed how you get on.
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    ipad

    i have no idea why the text above went like how it did. has anyone any good sites to go on or tips on freebie apps for the ipad for when i do get a go???
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    ipad

    i got my daughter an ipad on friday and she wont let me use it. i am dying for a go!!!
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    Mint Sauce?? Sugar free??

    mint sauce, tomatoes, spring onions and a touch of balsamic vinegar makes a lovely dip!
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    I love XFactor.

    i think it is quite funny that wagner is here. i think it is a popularity contest not talent contest. i dont like katie or cher and cant wait for them to be booted out!!
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    Loss, then gain!

    ilost 12 lb 2 weeks ago over 2 weeks, then put on 4 the following week. was gutted but 8 lb in 3 weeks is still good and altogether i have lost just over 3 stone.
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    +*+* POST your food pics for meal ideas +*+*+*

    how come everytime i look at this thread i feel very hungry! wish i could have my own chef to make my meals!
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    Xenical and slimming world

    thanks for tips. will try and get my head round it all!! let me know how you get on at WI
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    Xenical and slimming world

    i have been prescribed xenical by my GP and am going to slimming world. If i combine both will i be eating the correct food to go with xenical. i have lost nearly 4 stone with SW but wanted to kick start my weight loss a bit more. i just thought with xenical you have to keep off fatty foods...
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    When to eat breakfast?

    If this is in the wrong section please feel free to move moderators. thanks
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    When to eat breakfast?

    I dont usually have time for breakfast on a morning, just a cup of tea, but like something about 10.00 am at work. Is it best to eat something when you get up to get your metabolism going or is it okay to wait until 10.00 am? just wondering what everyone thought?
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    Laughing cow deli light squares

    thank you!
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    sw bars

    i think i have seen them on ebay but more expensive as you have to pay postage and packaging
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    Laughing cow deli light squares

    does anyone know the value of these new laughing cow delight light squares. for some reason i cant gain access to SW web site despite having all the correct pin numbers etc.
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    Mug shot recipes

    Just wondering if anyone had any good recipes to include the contents of a mug shot? Im not keen on them by themselves and won quite a few as slimmer of the week. wondering if any recipes around with them in?
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    whats for lunch

    there are some lovely ideas here. i usually have a batchelors macaroni cheese as i love these and they are nice cold or warm.
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    Lunch Ideas

    I find this site is better than staying to class. you get much more good ideas for food.
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    Cheese Sauce Recipe

    how many syns is parmeson cheese
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    Smash - cheddar and onion flavour

    thank you. dont know how i could not find it!
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    Smash - cheddar and onion flavour

    Does anyone know the syn value of this as I cant find it on the slimming world website
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    What do you all nibble on at night time??

    some good ideas here! finding lots of tips on the SW threads. got loads of recipes as well. hope i have a good weight loss this week!
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    Hypno-band therapy

    i have read about being hypnotised to think you have had a gastric band fitted and would be very interested in being hypnotised. Please let us know how you get on. Is it expensive? I would imagine not as expensive as having the actual surgery. While i would love to be skinny, I work in a...
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    Cheese and onion pasty!

    i divided the pasty into 4 pieces which were very filling
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    my teenage son

    I take my 15 year old daughter with me to SW. She is allowed an extra healthy extra A and an extra B. She has lost 10 lb on the plan and can eat loads. She used to eat loads of those Rustlers burgers before we joined SW and now we make SW cheese burgers as an alternative.
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    Hi All, Whats for tea tonight?

    i had SW quiche, SW chips, mushy peas and turnip and carrots, plus a few beans!
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    Mint and tomato dip

    just made this dip and it was lush! half tin of tomatoes chopped colmans garden mint 3 spring onions chopped jalapenos (optional) mix all together, add mint according to how minty you want it. goes lovely with SW chips or dip celery in. i love mint and this is very tasty
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    Onion Bahji's?

    do you have to use this flour or can you use ordinary plain or SR flour?
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    Cheese and onion pasty!

    packet smash packet of Batchelors chicken and brocolli pasta (made up only with water) 1 onion 4 eggs tub of quark make up smash and pasta. mix both together with onions. stir in 4 eggs and tub of quark. bake in a flan dish until cooked. I did top mine with tomatoes just had it for my...
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    Jalapenos

    oh i thought they would have a sin value as fatty!! now for my salsa!!!
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    Jalapenos

    does know what the sin value is of jalapenos or are they free?
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    Who doesn't stay to group?

    i like staying to class to find out new recipes and tips. i hate the clapping aspect of SW classes and luckily our consultant does so we just clap at the end of the class!!! i do find it helps if you stay to class.
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    How accurate are the scales?

    just wondering how accurate the scales at slimming world are? Just wondering if you go on the scales 10 minutes later whether they will be the same or different, as sometimes the scales do flicker between say ....stone 2 lb and ... stone and 2.5 lbs? Also would they be the same as if you got...
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    How can i stop nibbling?

    In a bit of a rut at work and constantly nibble all morning. now on slimming world and nibbling all the right things but just feel if i dont constantly nibble all morning then my weight loss will be better. sit at a desk and computer all day. i can do great at home where i am not bored! What...
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    Hello! Just discovered this wonderful site!

    i have just discovered this wonderful site and am well impressed. I have been going to SW for about 6 weeks and have lost nearly 2 stone. however, i have a long way to go. I constantly nibble at work due to boredom and need to try and sort this nibbling. I have taken my darling 15 year old...
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    Fat free dressing

    can anyone tell me what fat free dressings there are that you can use on SW, as i have yet to find a fat free dressing on the supermarket shelves. thanks
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    Mushy Pea Curry

    i found this recipe on facebook. sounds revolting but it is actually nice and FREE!
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    FatFairNForty(ish) 23 stone 4.8lbs. to 10 stone 9lbs..

    i love looking at before and after photos. i just need a lot of will power and inspiration.
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