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  1. M

    What boost always works for you?

    Nothing works for me - if I'm not losing - I'm not losing full stop - no matter what I try. I tried a couple of weeks of everything - Success Express, lots of water, 2/3rds superfree, superspeed soup, scan bran - lost 1/2 a frigging pound! If I could turn my body on and off like that it would...
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    Onken Fat Free Yogurt?? Syns??

    The calcuator should have calculated it as free as you should have entered fat free yoghurt in the free food allowance. If you dont enter a free food allowance it will calculate everything based on calories - 20 calories equates to 1 syn - this is how we can all work out for ourselves syn values...
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    uncle bens chop suey sauce

    No need for all the nutritional detail just the calories. No free food in jars of sauce so the 1 syn per 20 calories rule applies so around 2.5 syns per 100g (45 calories - i'd round up to be sure)
  4. M

    Jok n Al Barbecue Sauce

    no free food so use the 1 syn for every 20 calories rule - so pretty neglible - a quarter of a syn per serving.
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    bolognese sauces

    A jar of bolognaise sauce is barely anything more than chopped tomatoes and a few herbs so you may as well make your own. Far cheaper too - a can of tomatoes can cost as little as 30p If you arent confident, the oxo spag bol cubes are free and have all the flavourings you need, just add tinned...
  6. M

    Syns In Monster Energy Drink?

    no free food so 1 syn for every 20 calories
  7. M

    Kettle chips syns?

    Nope, not free, far too easy to overeat so slimming world (quite sensibly I would say) have said that you cannot count these as free. Syn them as you would syn potatoes on a red day
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    Tuesday Weighers

    1lb off, which I'd normally be happy with, but not in light of the gains I've had recently - its all one step forwards and 2 steps back at the moment. I didn't know you got certificates for maintaining for periods of time - the way I'm going though, I don't think I'm ever going to find out...
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    Tuesday Weighers

    Turns out the bloodmobile had a few more spaces, so I will be giving blood at 1pm this afternoon - maybe that will take off an extra 1/2 pound or so
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    Tuesday Weighers

    I havent been on this thread since last weigh in when I put on 1.5lb. not unexpected, as I had been at a festival drinking pints and eating off plan, but following on from the 4lb gain the previous weigh in (from Ireland holiday so again not unexpected) and the 4.5lb gain from a few weeks before...
  11. M

    Syn value of Ainsley Harriot Aromatic Thai Chicken & Lemongrass

    I'd have thought the 1 syn = 20 cals rule would work here as there is no free food allowance in soup. SW assigning 4 1/2 syns to this at 94 calories would back that up.
  12. M

    1/3 superfree rule interpretation - anyone know definitively?

    Eat your jacket, pork and baked beans - you will be fine. Even SW literature has non EE meals as examples occasionally(fish chips and peas etc). I think that is to illustrate that occasionally, the meals dont fit EE, but in the scheme of things, as long as most things follow the rules, you will...
  13. M

    I've run a half marathon

    I might do the Bristol half again next year, but aside from that I wont be seeking out more half marathons and certainly not looking to do a full one. I will probably do the Bristol 10K in May, and maybe the new Ashton Court 10K, and I will keep doing my 5K parkruns. I just need to keep the...
  14. M

    Getting back to goal by myself and returning to classes?

    I'm not sure actually how it works - you are supposed to pop in at least once a month to keep your target membership active, so not sure how missing weeks affects you. You would never have to pay 10 weeks of back pay - they only ever charge a max of 2 weeks backpay, or offer you the chance to...
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    Aero bubblyness

    I wouldnt recommend them, they are nice, but for 5 syns they are tiny. I just look for whatever seems nice that are around 100 calories so I dont have anything more than 5 syns (1 syn = 20 calories for stuff with no free food allowance). Single Time Out bars are pretty good, I think they are...
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    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Still got a fair few updates to add and havent figured out the totals yet so havent updated the list. But wanted to come on anyway as I finished the Bristol Half marathon yesterday - managed a sub 2 hour time as well (just, 1hr, 59 and 21 seconds). Mostly thanks to SW and this forum - like...
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    I've run a half marathon

    I know its self indulgent to start a new thread, and I could just mention it in the running thread I'm already participating in, but I'm proud and I wanted to show off! I ran the Bristol Half marathon yesterday in just under 2 hours, finished 4370 in a field of around 9000 runners, so just...
  18. M

    1/3 superfree rule interpretation - anyone know definitively?

    Well this was my question: Please could you clarify on the requirement of superfree as part of a meal on Extra Easy. Does it have to be a separate portion on the plate (ie 1/3 of the plate) must be superfree – or is it acceptable to merely be an ingredient? For example – if I made a...
  19. M

    Cooking for a family on original

    I dont really do red days, but if I did, I think I would just omit the carb portion entirely and replace with something superfree. For example, last night my tea was pretty much a red meal - I had steamed fish, roasted veg (courgettes, carrots, peppers, onions and butternut squash) and...
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    1/3 superfree rule interpretation - anyone know definitively?

    Thanks for going to the trouble of asking them, seeing as I had opened the can of worms in the first place. Unfortunately they seem to have totally missed the point of the question. Was english comprehension ever taught in their school???? Clear as mud then!
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    Extra Easy Ok changing from Red & Green - I think I need help!!

    The problem you have here is that Slimming World tell you one thing, then give you an example with something that doesnt follow their own rules :rolleyes: You are quite right, there isn't a jot of superfree in fish, chips and peas, yet SW choose to confuse everyone by including it as an...
  22. M

    Slimming World is SO much better

    In my area you got 12 weeks to start with - you went back to your GP/nurse for a review and if you were shown to be losing (ie taking it seriously) you got another 12 weeks. After that you are free to convert to a paying member - which I did until I got to target. I agree it has its flaws -...
  23. M

    Slimming World is SO much better

    You are right they do need a kick up the backside - I'm walking proof of that. And I really agree with your statement about the motivation growing - I wasnt even sure I wanted to go when I was offered the free vouchers - even though they were offering me about £130 worth of free stuff! And...
  24. M

    Slimming World is SO much better

    I mentioned in passing to my practitioner nurse that I wanted to lose a bit of weight for my wedding and asked if they had any leaflets or something. She checked my weight and then looked something up and said that I could have some vouchers for slimming world - I think she was probably...
  25. M

    what is syn value?

    In this instance that is correct as the original enquiry was about cup a soup, and soup has no free food allowance. However, be careful not to apply this rule to everything - free foods, or foods containing free foods as the main ingredient have an allowence, and this equation will not work -...
  26. M

    1/3 superfree rule interpretation - anyone know definitively?

    I tried that argument with the examplet recipes too - of course slimming world dont help themselves here by screwing up occasionally - in the supercharged slimming booklet that comes in the new member pack one of the meals was fish, chips and peas so no superfree at all (peas are not superfree)...
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    1/3 superfree rule interpretation - anyone know definitively?

    Last night at group our consultant did a refresh new member talk for everyone. When she got to the bit about the 1/3 superfree rule, she said it had to be 1/3 of the plate - SEPERATELY. I questioned this and said that of course, if you were doing spag bol/curry etc with passata/tomato and...
  28. M

    Scan bran didn't work for me :(

    I added scan bran to superspeed soup (also claimed by some to lead to miraculous weight loss), or had it with cheese spread and had 5 pieces a day for 2 weeks as part of meals. I also drank at least 2 litres of water every day (made sure I got through AT LEAST 4 500ml bottles of water each...
  29. M

    Classes or go it alone????

    Sounds to me like you need to go to classes - if you put loads back on after hitting target when you stopped going to class - that to me shows where the problem lies - not going to class! Not sure why people get so embarrassed about going back. If its anything like my class, people come and go...
  30. M

    slow cooker?

    I have that Tesco one - works perfectly fine, and well worth it for a tenner. Only thing it lacks is a timer, but as someone said, you can always use a plug in timer if you dont want it to come on straight away - always worth having those timers around the house anyway so you can set lamps to...
  31. M

    Sausages

    They used to be free - but that was about 2 years ago! Probably somebody passing on duff info at group - always worth checking on the website as people often get things wrong (that includes consultants - they're only human!).
  32. M

    Discos

    You can use the 1 syn = 20 calories rule for this and all crisps as there is no free food allowance - no directories required at all, no matter what the year!
  33. M

    Wine Syns ......

    I know wine doesnt have the calorie content on the bottle, but you can usually google the nutrition information for most things, then use the 1 syn = 20 calories rule to work out the syns as there is no free food allowance in alcohol. As a rule of thumb, the lower alcohol content wines are...
  34. M

    Skinny Cow!!!

    No free food so 20 cals = 1 syn - you dont need a calculator or the directory, you can work it out yourself
  35. M

    Anyone Maintaining Who Wants Help And Mutual Support To Stay Put?

    I'm going to be paying for a few weeks now: 4lbs on, so 3 above range, and I dont think I'm going to lose that 3 very quickly - it doesnt seem to work out like that for me these days. Still at least this time the gain was explainable - I've been on holiday eating out, drinking stout, eating...
  36. M

    Tuesday Weighers

    4lbs on for me since my last weigh in - I've missed to 2 weeks and been on holiday in Ireland eating out every day, drinking stout, and having B&B fry ups most mornings, so to be expected really. I just wish it would come off as quickly as it goes on, but that doesnt tend to work for me these...
  37. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Hey all, Just back from holiday in Ireland, and going back through here I realised its ages since I last posted - missed a few runs from before I went away as well as a couple since. Anyway since I last posted (I love Running app and fitness community | RunKeeper for keeping track of all this)...
  38. M

    Day 3 and disheartened - I'm a cr*p cook

    I think I know the recipe you mean from the curry heaven book - its bonkers that it requires you to add natural yoghurt then continue to cook - that's the recipes fault - not yours. Its really unfortunate that you picked that recipe to start with as thats doomed to fail - I've half a mind to...
  39. M

    PITTA BREAD HELP PLEASE

    Its stuff like this that makes me sometimes doubt the Slimming World boffins. How can something with so much more fibre not be a healthy extra? That and the utterly random combinations of tinned and stewed fruit you are supposed to have for a healthy extra (eg 1 healthy extra = tin pineapple...
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    first week, so far no syns, help

    I personally find it incredibly hard to comprehend how people that are overweight, and are on Slimming World to lose weight, find it difficult to eat their syns. How on earth did you get overweight in the first place??? I got there because I liked chocolate, far too much cheese, chips, fried...
  41. M

    woman of the year awards

    I'm one of 4 people nominated in our group, with voting and a taster session next week. Don't know if I'm eligible for the next stage - I've lost over 3 stone, but most of that was before last year's woman of the year award (when I was nominated but didnt win). This year I have been at target...
  42. M

    Wii Fit weight

    I can lose 2lbs just by moving it 6 inches across the floor. Its not something that I can leave out all the time to be sure its in the same spot, so I dont trust it in the slightest. i weigh in once a week at class on slimming world scales and thats the only weight I go by. Wii fit is a toy.
  43. M

    Green Day?

    I'd do the same. But remember to syn the ham that you've had. And your pitta will be one HEXb so you have another one you can use I'm a meat eater, but happy to do occasional green days so I can have extra bread/cereal/pitta/cereal bars etc
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    Snack ideas?

    Try these threads for ideas on low syn treats or ready meals http://www.minimins.com/syn-values/70166-syn-free-low-syn-ready-meals.html http://www.minimins.com/syn-values/18883-low-syn-treats.html This one for syn values for frequently asked items (eg mug shots, pasta and sauce)...
  45. M

    Healthy Extra B

    Does it have to be olive oil? I never use olive oil for cooking and always replace with fry light - you can get olive oil frylight as well. But I don't notice the difference taste wise, I dont think my palate is that sophisticated, whereas other people do. Personally I'd rather use my HEX on...
  46. M

    coconut muller light help

    I've just checked weights on an old and new style pot and they both say 165g. If there was any less than stated it would be illegal. That said, I'm sure there used to be 190g in a pot - maybe they reduced the content before changing the packaging.
  47. M

    Healthy Extra B

    Yep thats fine (as long as you are doing the red or green plan - you only get one HEB choice on extra easy) Always good to mix it up though, so try to have something different on other days
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    missed weeks

    Max you will have to pay is 2 missed weeks - so you can use your card and keep your history and pay a maximum of £14.85 (2 x £4.95 back pay, plus £4.95 for group that week) If you have missed more than 2 weeks it can be cheaper to re-join (with the offers that are always on its either £9.95 or...
  49. M

    Wrap as a Healthy option?

    No wraps can be counted as a HEX on any day I'm afraid. Use the 1 syn = 20 calories rule to work out syns as there is no free food allowance. Lowest syn wrap that I know of is the small ASDA wholemeal wraps at 4.5 syns. Confusingly in my ASDA store you find them in the mexican/world food...
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    weetbix oaty bars

    safest rule is 1 syn = 20 calories rule for food with no free food allowance. Healthy extras are not free food - so if you are synning them rather than using them as HEX this is the easy way to work it out.
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    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Woodland girl. 100 miles, 46 to go! mandy296. 100 miles done now counting up 86 miles so far Pinkie1973. 100 miles, 19 to go! Shazzabir: 100 miles, 11 to go! Maverick: 100 miles, 67.5 to go! Sunshine Runner: 100 miles, DONE plus 1 RebeccaOM: 100 miles, 100 to go ladyantionette: 100 miles, 71 to...
  52. M

    greggs classic chicken sandwich

    Any calorie info on the packaging? It will be 1 syn for every 20 calories as there is no free food allowance on pre pack sandwiches
  53. M

    do you starve before evening weigh in?

    This type of panicking is ludicrous though, because all you need worry about is consistancy. Starving yourself on one day wont make a difference overall, all it will do is make that particular day rather unpleasant as you will be hungry all day! The only thing to worry about is doing the same...
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    PITTA BREAD HELP PLEASE

    Its not about the calories, its about the content. The reason why co-op and ASDA are HEXB and others arent is because of the fibre content, and lack of other additives, oil etc. In much the same way you couldnt just use white bread as a HEXB if you couldnt get wholemeal - you cant replace...
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    Tuesday Weighers

    Lost 1lb, will just have to accept that the mystery 4.5lb gain from a few weeks back is not going to disappear as quickly as it arrived and I will just have to slowly chip away at it. But a week and a half plus a wedding in Ireland next week wont help! Still, back in target range now, so at...
  56. M

    Hxb sw chips

    But 227g baking potato with skin on IS allowed. And you have to cook it somehow - and as long as its not made with added butter, fat, oil etc how you cook it is surely up to you? That's not tweaking the plan - that's cooking raw food!
  57. M

    Mash on a red day

    Sweet potato is NOT free on red. You could however use swede, butternut squash or celeriac instead.
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    Anyone Maintaining Who Wants Help And Mutual Support To Stay Put?

    If you are out of range, you are effectively not a "target" member at that point, so if you don't turn up, you would have to pay for the week you missed. Both times I dropped out of target, I had to miss the week for unrelated holidays, so in order to avoid paying I needed to book the week as...
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    Do you think SW should produce ready made meals and desserts with a syn value listed?

    If its just knowing what the syns are then you can already do that to some extent - either by looking up through syns online, or using the 1 syn for 20 cals rule - on stuff with no free food allowance. Very useful for cakes/desserts etc as these will invariably have no free food allowance. So I...
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    Hxb sw chips

    I dont do red days, so I might have interpreted this wrongly, but I've just checked the book and the allowance is "227g baking potato (including skin) raw weight" Surely, as long as you leave the skin on, how you cook the potato is up to you? (Obv not deep frying or anything like that). So...
  61. M

    Cauliflower rice anyone?

    Excellent, thanks. Will now have to remind myself which of my food processor attachements does what...
  62. M

    Cauliflower rice anyone?

    Excellent, thanks. Will now have to remind myself which of my food processor attachements does what...
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    Cheese and onion crisps??

    You can save yourself tons of time by using the 1 syn = 20 calories rule on stuff like this. All foods that have no free food allowance can be calculated in this manner. This means sweets, chocolate, cakes, crisps (potatoes dont count for free food in snack form), soups, prepack sandwiches...
  64. M

    hello pregnant and joining slimming world

    This is a pretty old thread for the most part. there's a "stickied" thread for those that are pg and on slimming world, very active with quite a few ladies at various stages of pregnancy so you'd be better off posting there...
  65. M

    flavoured vodka/low syn alcohol

    Closest Ive found is Smirnoff Ice/Smirnoff Black at 176 calories, so 9 syns. Smirnoff Ice is also listed on the SW syns online database at 9 syns. I would hazard a guess that the cranberry juice drink is pretty similar so I'd go with that
  66. M

    Cauliflower rice anyone?

    I remember reading on here about some people making "rice" out of cauliflower, - I tried a search, but only a couple of threads came up, quite old ones, so people might not post on here any more, and didnt really seem to have a method. So I thought I'd start a new thread to ask the question -...
  67. M

    SYN FREE TINNED FRUIT???

    There is no free tinned fruit - it is all synned. There are a few that can be taken as a HEX, must be in juice, not syrup (340g canned apricot, 397g fruit cocktail, 340g pears, 142g prunes, or 198g pineapple - but only if you have 340g stewed rhubarb with it!) Why do you need tinned fruit in...
  68. M

    Weatherspoons

    Oh lordy, not this again. it is NOT TRUE!!!! Chuck "weatherspoons" in the search engine on here and you will find dozens of threads about this as the rumour mill brings it up again and again. But it does not happen. Check the nutrition info on weatherspoons own website and plug it into...
  69. M

    flavoured vodka/low syn alcohol

    A quick Google will usually provide the answer when you dont have the nutritional info, you can then work out using the 1 syn = 20 cals rule as there will be no free food allowance. Having said that - I've just tried to look it up for you and I really cant seem to find anywhere with the...
  70. M

    Whats your new SW food discovery??

    Aw, wish that had happened for me, I'm on my 3rd bag of them since I started getting them a couple of weeks ago, but I havent had any good losses lately - Ive been eating superspeed soup and scan bran too so its not for lack of trying!!
  71. M

    Ryvita Thins (sweet chilli)

    No free food so 1 syn for every 20 calories
  72. M

    Homemqde bread

    As long as you use wholemeal flour then you should be fine - you can have 57g wholemeal bread as a healthy extra
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    HEB bread amounts - I'm being swindled here!

    So, I've been on Slimming World for over a year now, yet today was the first time I thought to weigh my bread. And slimming world are stealing food from me!! The food optimising book says you can have 57g of ANY wholemeal bread, or you can have two slices from a 400g loaf. Today I weighed my...
  74. M

    Bread

    I find that somehow a wholemeal breadroll seems denser and more filling than wholemeal bread. I know that tesco healthy living ones definitely count as a HEB, but any sort should be fine, just pop it on your scales and check its no bigger than 57g. You also need to make sure that you pick...
  75. M

    Syns Formula

    You can use 1 syn for every 20 calories for things with no free food allowance - so very easy for stuff like, crisps, chocolate, cake, breads,biscuits, alcohol etc. It also works for a selection of other things that Slimming World have decided dont have a free food allowance (so prepacked...
  76. M

    Smash syns?

    The original recipe is free, but unless you happen to have some still in your cupboards, you are very unlikely to be able to get hold of it now. If you have a recently bought pack, and it has the new improved packaging, then it will be synned as shown on Little Bubblez post. There are plenty...
  77. M

    Help ... Sw crisps and salsa dip ???

    Sounds like you plan on eating these as a snack so you cant count them as free. If you start messing about with ingredients that are meant to be a filling part of a meal (potatoes, lasange sheets, chickpeas) then making them into snacks (crisps, tortillas, chickpea cake) - it means you are...
  78. M

    Help working out plz

    I can only find flavoured mash in the "Quick & Easy" morrisons range (this is for 100g made up excluding butter): with cheese and chive: 1 1/2 EE & G, 4 1/2 Original with mustard: 1 EE & G, 4 1/2 Original with roasted onion: 1 EE & G, 4 Original You havent said which brand of noodles -...
  79. M

    How do you decide?

    I only do "thanks" cos I do most of my browsing at work (oops) and its the only thing that works - if I try to like or give reputation nothing happens. The PCs here are weird and dont support all functions on lots of websites (for example on here, as well not being able to do "likes" and "reps"...
  80. M

    percy pigs

    The 1 syn = 20 calories rule will always clear this up if you have the packaging. Maybe there are different sizes. You can always use this equation when there is no free food - saves having to ask for every different type of chocolate bar, pack of crisps, sweets, biscuits etc. Remember to use...
  81. M

    Anyone Maintaining Who Wants Help And Mutual Support To Stay Put?

    Thanks shrimpy, just needed to vent really. I'm giving the scan bran another go this week. I've also had fish a few times this week already, so might try and make this a fishy week. I'm going to up the superfree, so make meals more like SE proportions (last night for example I had baked tuna...
  82. M

    Extra Easy Maintaining weight after 4 weeks..

    I've found that nothing has changed, I follow Slimming World exactly as if I was still trying to lose, but I will allow myself treats if I'm safely within target range - but pull it back a little if I'm at the top end of range. Some weeks I will lose, others I will gain or STS, it all pretty...
  83. M

    Anyone Maintaining Who Wants Help And Mutual Support To Stay Put?

    Dearie me, we seem to have slipped to page 2 - obviously we all know what we are doing so dont need any support!!! Well, I'm getting rather fed up to say the least. I put on 4 1/2lbs at a single weigh in a few weeks ago which I to this day dont understand. I assumed it would come straight off...
  84. M

    scan bran

    I did that all last week (broke 3 into superspeed soup, plus ate another 2 withs cheese spread every day) and only lost 1/2lb and didnt notice anything different re bathroom habits. Seems it doesnt have the effect on all of us :( There are 2 types by the way - scan bran and oat bran...
  85. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Woodland girl. 100 miles, 48 to go! mandy296. 100 miles done now counting up 83.1 miles so far Pinkie1973. 100 miles, 19 to go! Shazzabir: 100 miles, 15 to go! Maverick: 100 miles, 67.5 to go! Sunshine Runner: 100 miles, DONE plus 1 RebeccaOM: 100 miles, 100 to go ladyantionette: 100 miles, 71...
  86. M

    Las Iguanas syns

    I'd think that would be an excellent choice, free rice and tons of superfree veg. Bound to cooked in a little bit of oil, but when eating out there's not a lot you can do about that. I reckon you have plenty of syns left over for some sangria or cocktails (I'm assuming thats where all your...
  87. M

    made a 4 pound gain

    To be fair, the person that first mentioned this (farmer me) did suggest that she eat more superSPEED food such as mushy peas, beans, melon etc. The peas and the beans are superSPEED, but you are right, they are NOT superFREE. The melon that was mentioned as an example as well though is both...
  88. M

    Las Iguanas syns

    Isnt a chimachanga basically a deep fried burrito, and hence the last thing I would choose?!!! I'd go EE and try and go for meat+veg + rice, and avoid any breads (tortillas, wraps, tacos etc) Also, avoid sour cream and Guacamole. I dont think the contents of the chimichanga are any less spicy...
  89. M

    Sad Muller News...

    I'm surprised it replaces strawberry. I'd have thought they would end up with 2 of each (lemon, new york and strawberry) instead of the previous 3 x strawberry and 3 x new york. I'm not too bothered personally - I never bought these anyway, didnt think they were worth the one syn compared to...
  90. M

    Am i allowed to cheat?

    I have done this - I started SW weighing in in my shoes - was awkward as it meant I had to wear the same sort of shoes every week to avoid a false result - so even if it was hot and sunny, I had to wear my regular heavy shoes to make sure I got a fair result. I'd been doing this for about a...
  91. M

    Vegetarian yoghurt??

    I think that Shape Zero have rebranded and are now called Shape Delight. Most now have 1/2 a syn, apart from cherry flavour and strawberry flavour which are free. I havent tried them yet (not since they were shape zero anyway) -they have some new dessert type flavours (apple crumble etc) which...
  92. M

    Branded Curry Sauce

    If its just the fromage frais thats the problem, what about using fat free natural yoghurt? Ot Total fat free greek style is meant to be a lot cremier. Or would reduced fat creme fraiche work? Just remember to stir it through at the very end, as yoghurt will split if its cooked on a high heat...
  93. M

    Lost Tesco vouchers?

    cool, thanks for that - I have £11.50 in unused tokens!
  94. M

    Scan Bran

    I've made a couple of posts in various places today about my scan bran eating exploits and both have disappeared. Anyway - the miracle properties of scan bran have not appeared to work for me. I've had a couple of disappointing weigh ins the last few weeks, so have eaten 5 scanbran every day...
  95. M

    scales

    I dont have any and never will - I've seen the frustration it causes - both here and in person. Last night a lady who joined last week and bought a 12 week countdown said she didnt know whether to come this week as she hadnt lost anything. She'd been on and off the scales several times a day...
  96. M

    SW books

    You can mix and match days through the week, but within a day you should pick a plan and stick to it for that day. The point of the 1/3 superfree on EE is to naturally force you to limit overeating on carbs and proteins without having to think about it or get the scales out every time you want...
  97. M

    Tuesday Weighers

    Gah, I am still fuming!!! This week I have eaten scan bran every day, superspeed soup since Friday, drunk gallons of water and lived like a trappist monk to try and get rid of the still unexplained 4.5lb gain of 3 weeks ago. And my reward for this hellishness? HALF A SODDING...
  98. M

    Scan Bran

    Or presumably one HEXB + 5 syns if you ate the whole thing (or 1/2 HEB and 2 1/2 syns?)
  99. M

    Scan Bran

    I'm not sure what it is about the recipes, but have noticed with scan bran cakes (or maybe its low fat cake recipes in general) you have to eat them within a day or so, or they start going mouldy. Can be a bit of a problem for me - I dont like to use up all my syns on cake if I can help it...
  100. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    If I run in the morning, unless I'm going on a long run (over 3 miles) I run before breakfast. When I went on a running workshop a few weeks ago they said that running before breakfast means you are using up stored fats from the night before so its good for weightloss. Otherwise, what I eat...
  101. M

    Quick question plz

    There are no wraps that are a healthy extra. When you have foods that have no free food allowance you can use the formula of 1 syn = 20 calories, so you can work out the syns for the wraps using this method. 57g of wholemeal bread can be a healthy extra B - that works out at about 2 slices of...
  102. M

    SW books

    Its ALWAYS either half price membership, or first week free - I've never seen anyone pay more than £10 on thier first day (apart from buying countdowns etc) I wonder how they get away with it - for something to be a special offer I'm sure its supposed to be sold at the full price for a...
  103. M

    Ryvita Crackerbread wholegrain

    Will any of the big supermarkets deliver down your way? Personally I hate online grocery shopping, but plenty of people seem to use the service quite happily and its got to be better than a 60 mile round trip for your shopping. Or are you too rural for broadband as well??!!
  104. M

    not enough superfree :(

    Yes, that is right, its all free, it just that as you were worried you werent having enough SUPERfree I just wanted to check you knew that some of those you listed werent superfree.
  105. M

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    "nasty brown bits" -that's chocolate! Dont think i've ever heard chocolate called that before!!:8855:
  106. M

    not enough superfree :(

    Well done for trying some new things. I just wanted to make sure that you were clear on which of these are superfree: Butternut squash, carrots, green beans and shallots are all superfree. Sweet potato, parsnips, peas and sweetcorn are not - you would have to syn them on original so they...
  107. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Woodland girl. 100 miles, 51 to go! mandy296. 100 miles done now counting up 76.6 miles so far Pinkie1973. 100 miles, 22.7 to go! Shazzabir: 100 miles, 22 to go! Maverick: 100 miles, 67.5 to go! Sunshine Runner: 100 miles, DONE plus 1 RebeccaOM: 100 miles, 100 to go ladyantionette: 100 miles, 71...
  108. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Hi Gembear, Feel free to join in, just copy and paste the most recent list and add it to a post, add yourself to the list, then update it as and when you run. I did 3.5 miles after work, then did the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred for the first time in months! Then made up a massive batch of...
  109. M

    Chips

    Sweet potato and parsnips are not free on red days. Swede, celeriac and butternut squash are. I find that as far as superfree/free on red veg goes, the best one to use for chips/roasties is butternut squash - although it doesnt go remotely crispy. Celeriac was okay, but wasnt at all keen on...
  110. M

    fennel seeds

    That all makes perfect sense so happy to concede that they are free - its all good news so I certainly am not going to try and disagree! My mistake with mustard seeds as well -also free! The seeds on the SW website that are listed as having syns are (per 28g) hemp (5 1/2), poppy (7), sesame (8...
  111. M

    fennel seeds

    I had a feeling that they were synned - I'm sure I remember seeing a SW recipe with syns and the only possible ingredient that could have been synned was the fennel seeds. Having said that, I've just searched for recipes with fennel seeds on the official site, and the only receipe with fennel...
  112. M

    Subway syns/syn free options

    I've just looked and the web says that the 6 inch wheat is 9 syns? Wonder if you could subtract 6 for a HEXB for the wheat roll? All the other rolls are between 9 and 11 syns. But of course, getting the salad bowl option with no dressing is the best way to get a totally free meal - ham, beef...
  113. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Mystery solved - the GPS hadnt kicked in for the first 5 minutes of my run so showed no distance travelled at the start - I actually probably ran near 3.3 miles! Phew.
  114. M

    Tuesday Weighers

    STS after my 4.5lb gain at previous weigh in which was unexplained in itself, so was desperately hoping it would vanish as I didnt think it was justified in the first place! Not happy!
  115. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Woodland girl. 100 miles, 53.5 to go! mandy296. 100 miles done now counting up 63.1 miles so far Pinkie1973. 100 miles, 26.3 to go! Shazzabir: 100 miles, 22 to go! Maverick: 100 miles, 67.5 to go! Sunshine Runner: 100 miles, DONE plus 1 RebeccaOM: 100 miles, 100 to go ladyantionette: 100 miles...
  116. M

    Extra Easy Days I'm stuck.....

    Er,not possible. Fat is fat, and muscle is muscle - one cannot magically turn into the other! Muscle can be built after (sustained) levels of exercise, conversely fat can be burned off and lost, but they are two entirely separate entities. Muscle is not "heavier" than fat by the way - but...
  117. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    A friend of mine ran a half marathon on the actual Silverstone circuit earlier this year. Probably not the best idea while there's a motorbike race on though;)
  118. M

    Fresh apricot recipes anyone?

    Does anyone have any recipes for these - I tried a search but they all came up as recipes for dried apricots. You get them for such a short while over here at a decent price (they are just £1 a punnet in ASDA at the mo!) it would be nice to do something a bit different rather than just...
  119. M

    Anyone Maintaining Who Wants Help And Mutual Support To Stay Put?

    Really hoped that my mysterious 4 1/2 lb gain vanished as quickly as it arrived, seeing as there was no real justification for it. Sadly not - after a week of no weigh in (but still following plan to some extent) stayed the same. Odd thing though - when I weighed it and 3 1/2 lbs over...
  120. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Woodland girl. 100 miles, 53.5 to go! mandy296. 100 miles done now counting up 60.3 miles so far Pinkie1973. 100 miles, 26.3 to go! Shazzabir: 100 miles, 26 to go! Maverick: 100 miles, 67.5 to go! Sunshine Runner: 100 miles, DONE plus 1 RebeccaOM: 100 miles, 100 to go ladyantionette: 100 miles...
  121. M

    Now the question is sw and being pregnant??

    http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world/159257-pregnancy-slimming-world.html I'm sure the lovely ladies on this thread would be happy to help. Congratulations!
  122. M

    Original a bit of advice please

    I really would recommend going to a group - it would answer so many questions. These threads should answer a lot of questions too. http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world/100149-slimming-world-advice-new-comers-including-extra-easy.html...
  123. M

    Original a bit of advice please

    I would suggest rather than trying to figure it out from (what I assume are) out of date books, you get yourself along to just one session, have the plans explained in full and decide then if its for you. If its not, then you dont even need to pay for the books, you just give them back and...
  124. M

    Exciting News !!

    I normally find your posts balanced and fair Circes, but in this instance I find that comment rather dismissive and a little condescending to be frank. I agree - it would be a backward step if this were the main thrust of Slimming World, if they were to force it down our throats and make it...
  125. M

    Mikado

    For things like this (treats etc with NO FREE FOOD allowance) you can use this formula: 1 syn = 20 calories. So half a syn each. Remember though, it only works when there is no free food allowance - other things require looking up in the books/website or syns calculator. Also, mikado...
  126. M

    Good Snacks to eat with little syns?

    Try browsing around all of the site - you'll see that there are syn sub-forums and an entire thread called syns in treats where you will find loads of ideas. Also, when talking chocolate bars, or any type of food that doesnt have a free food allowance you can easily work out the syns using the...
  127. M

    Starting tonight - what should I buy and how much money do i need to take?

    I think the free cookbook thing with the countdown is over now though - and I'm not sure its free membership - just the 2 free weeks - which you get whenever you get a countdown - new member or not. In fact - because the new joining offer is £10 membership, and one week free - I think that you...
  128. M

    changing group...........

    You can just turn up - but if you want to make the new group your permanent group, the consultant will probably get you to fill in a form so that they can transfer your details across. If it were me, I would probably get in touch with the consultant of the previous group just to let them know...
  129. M

    Creamy/yoghurty/cheesey stuff - what's the diff???

    Since I started SW I have always been confused at the various options of creamy/cheesy/yoghurty ingredients and still am! Can anyone explain to me what the difference is between all these and why you should/shouldnt use them in different recipes. For example - I know that yoghurt splits when...
  130. M

    Stuff and nonsense

    Just tucking into an Activia snackpot as part of my lunch (I'm usually a muller girl, but I love peach flavour and there's a mix and match deal on Mullers/activias at the mo) Anyhoo, looking at the label I noticed one of my pet hates - made up sciency sounding names on products to make us...
  131. M

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    If you can get to ASDA, punnets of apricots are only a pound there - though not worth it if you have to go miles out of your way. A few other things from ASDA Diet pepsi/pepsi max - 2 for £2 - includes new cherry flavour pepsi max Cathedral City lighter - £2 (350g block) Jumbo packs of...
  132. M

    Harvester - Please help

    Oh no! Its 'Spoons Spudgate again!! Starlight's gonna be mad!!! (ducks for cover) (incidentally - hidden away in the car crash of a website that is Slimming World syns online - there is actually an instance where it does now finally list jacket potato, WITHOUT butter - and it is free! I...
  133. M

    is this true...

    No it isnt. That only counts for foods without any free food allowance - sweets, crisps, junk food etc. Basically, any food that is free on red/green/extra easy cannot be calculated using this method -that also counts if it is a significant part of a product (for instance a chicken ready meal...
  134. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    I'm not cheating honest, I just havent updated this for ages, and have put in a load of updates in one go - I've done Race For Life, a couple of Park Runs, plus a few regular runs since I last updated - I've had around 40 miles to add since I last updated. Well done on hitting the 100 miles...
  135. M

    Body Magic

    http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-off-topic/223581-body-magic-awards.html
  136. M

    NEW SYN FREE PRODUCTS!!!!!!

    I'm confused, someone just asked about these on another thread ("Lids Low fat sausages" thread), I put in the values into the syns calcualator and they came out as 1.5 syns each on original & extra easy - not free, and not 0.5 syns. There are 12 sausages per pack, the pack is 250g, so each...
  137. M

    Lidls Low fat sausages...

    Thats not right - there are 665 calories for the whole pack, which would be 33 syns for the 1 syn + 20 calories rule - but that only works where there are NO FREE FOODS - you havent allowed for the free food in the sausages. I'm quite sure this was asked the other day - you could probably do a...
  138. M

    Body Magic Awards

    Have you tried speaking to your consultant about it? Because ultimately, they are the ones that issue the certificates and stickers, and it's probably going to be down to their judgement so naturally they are the best people to speak to. I can only speak from experience from my own consultant...
  139. M

    Anyone Maintaining Who Wants Help And Mutual Support To Stay Put?

    Gah, outside of range again - I put on 4 1/2 pounds somehow this week - still dont know how, which now puts me at 1/2 lb over target range. My consultant really doesnt seem to understand how target works when you go out of range, miss weeks etc. I'm on holiday next week, so have booked as...
  140. M

    Tuesday Weighers

    Shocking gain - 4 1/2 lbs on!!! I knew I was due a gain, and that's actually 2 week's worth as I was off ill last week, but I really dont know where 4 1/2lbs came from! Means I'm outside target range, and have had to book next week as holiday as I'm away next week - normally at target you...
  141. M

    Help need syn value for happy snax

    Is that just a savoury snack thing (crisps etc) Its been mentioned quite frequently on here that foods such as this that have no free food allowance can easily be calculated as 1 syn = 20 calories - no need for all the other nutrional info. Its exactly how the "snackulator" on the slimming...
  142. M

    I have entered Race for Life

    The half marathon isnt tied to any particular charity so I havent quite decided yet. I requested a fundraising pack for St Peter's Hospice which is one of the featured charities so might go for that, or might choose something else. Still open to suggestions...
  143. M

    I have entered Race for Life

    Well I did and raised £105 sponsorship in the end, feeling suitably chastised - might be more if my husband agrees to give me extra for doing it in less than an hour (I did 10K in 54min 20). Brisol weather bore no relation to the BBC forecast either - BBC said sunny all day - 10:30 am on the...
  144. M

    Blood doners, a question

    Yes, I believe it has something to do with the need to replenish it I believe, that takes longer with age. Which is why next time I go, I plan on going on the same day as weigh in day - hoping it might buy me an extra lb!! ;)
  145. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Did it in 54:20 - chuffed to bits! Although I wore my GPS watch and when I uploaded to Runkeeper, the distance came up as 5.82 miles - a 10K should be nearer 6.2 miles. A minor detail, still thrilled with my time. Could have done without the rain though. As you are local, you might like to...
  146. M

    Running made easy or couch to 5k

    Plenty of folks have done couch to 5K and surprised themselves when they hit the 20 min run mark - its surprising how quickly you progress. I started from no running experience ever - started C25K in Feb, finished it in around 8-9 weeks - I now run on average 3 times a week, am doing a 10K...
  147. M

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Co-op have trial size packs (12 bisks) of chocolate Weetabix for £1 (2 bisks = 1HEB + 2 syns). I bought a box, been meaning to try these for ages but didnt fancy committing to a huge box if i didnt like them, now I have one that's small/cheap enough to try. Also, as someone has already...
  148. M

    Tuesday Weighers

    1/2 off having just got back from Glastonbury - I'm amazed. Drinking every day - beer, wine, rum and a pre-mixed cocktail mix, snacking loads (okay I bought healthy ish stuff like fibre plus bars, lowish syn crisps etc - but still ate far to many per day for it to be within syns) - and I ate...
  149. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    I'm back! No running though - rain on the first day put paid to that - there were pockets of dry bits towards the end, but I was hanging by that point, so no fear of running. May well have to take a few days off from it now I'm back - the combination of walking through treacle like mud for...
  150. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Just a quick early morning run for me - off to Glastonbury soon and too excited to sleep, so thought I may as well do something healthy before 5 solid days of beer and food. Probably wont get a run in for a while now, but I've packed my trainers so who knows - may fit in an early morning run...
  151. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Just done my longest run yet - 8 miles!!! Really didnt feel like I had another 5 in me, so still some work to do before the 1/2 marathon. To be fair, there were a couple of pretty steep hills in there which drained my energy somewhat, I think the marathon has a much more level route. Also...
  152. M

    What do i need?

    You will need a tenner to join - the official price is £10 joining fee plus £4.95 per class, but there is a never ending circle of joining offers - its either full joining fee but first class free (so £10) or half price joining fee and you pay for your first class (so you'll pay £9.95). You...
  153. M

    Yogurts that are NOT fat free

    A sausage has less syns than the 1 syn = 20 calories rule, because the meat content (on red/EE) is included as a free food, so you would take that into account when using the syns calculator. What I'm saying is that when you use the calculator for a yoghurt, should you be entering any part of...
  154. M

    Yogurts that are NOT fat free

    Just checking, and I think I know the answer, but if you are trying to calculate the syn value of a NON fat free yoghurt, I take it there is no free food allowance and the 1 syn = 20 calories rule apply. If thats the case I have just eaten a 12 syn yoghurt but it was free and very nice...
  155. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    I do lunchtime runs - I have an office job in a big site, they have shower facilities so its easy - I also have flexible working patterns (card swipe flexi-time) so usually no need to be back at my desk at specific times, and I can take a long lunch break if I want as I've clocked out for it -...
  156. M

    Anyone Maintaining Who Wants Help And Mutual Support To Stay Put?

    Mine did that, I set mine at 9 stone 7, but kept losing, when I dropped to 9 stone 3.5 (ie outside of the +/-3lbs range) I had a word with my consultant and she allowed me to reset target at 9 stone 3.5. I'm lucky in that I do get on well with my consultant and I volunteer and take the money...
  157. M

    oats so simple

    Only the plain ones are free (and technically you are supposed to have a scan bran with it as well, I'm in the camp that if you dont eat the extra thing its fine - others think if you dont eat the scan bran you have to syn it) What is definite though is that the flavoured Oats So Simple are...
  158. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Woodland girl. 100 miles, 59 to go! mandy296. 100 miles done now counting up 13.4 miles so far Pinkie1973. 100 miles, 50.0 to go! Shazzabir: 100 miles, 55.5 to go! Maverick: 100 miles, 77 to go! Sunshine Runner: 100 miles, 38.8 to go RebeccaOM: 100 miles, 100 to go ladyantionette: 100 miles, 71...
  159. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Good skills on the donations! Was worried that the route might be on the grass, but sounds like thats on the roads which is good, I dont like running on grass and it gets so bumpy up there with tree roots and the like. I take it they close off the roads then. Really need to think about a...
  160. M

    Anyone Maintaining Who Wants Help And Mutual Support To Stay Put?

    Lost 1.5 tonight which brings me bang on target again which is good - I'd like to lose again next week to give me some credit to be able to go and eat and drink what I like at Glastonbury next week! Turns out there was a top target member promotion a while back, but because there were only 2...
  161. M

    Tuesday Weighers

    1.5 off for me which gets me back to dead on my target weight which is good Would like to lose again next week - that will then give me a little more leeway to eat and drink what I like at Glastonbury!
  162. M

    Does Body Magic affect weight loss?

    I was nervous but started out at a ladies only gym - if there is one in your area that could be worth looking into. I think most follow the same format - hydraulic resistance machines (ie not weights) arranged in a circuit so that you dont really need to think about what you need to do...
  163. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Yes thats the one - did you post about this before? I might have already known that, but would have been a while since I read your post so I probably forgot. I ran 10K a few weeks ago - it included running UP Bridge Valley Road (ie from the portway up to the downs) so a couple of circuits of...
  164. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Thanks Hannah, although probably best save the congratulations until I actually do it - its 11th Sep so I have a few months to build up my distances Good work on the 6.25 mile run - thats a 10K right there - are you doing any races/charity runs at all? I'm doing the 10K race for life in July...
  165. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    I've just entered the Bristol Half Marathon Eep!
  166. M

    Easy Indian Raita or yoghurt based dips

    Easiest thing in the world: Colmans fresh garden mint (free - make sure it's fresh garden mint - not mint sauce) + fat free yoghurt (free). Mix until yum. Done.
  167. M

    Anyone been to California??

    As you are driving, you are already going to be doing one of the best things on offer, which is the drive down the Pacific highway - stunning! We drove from San Franscisco down to San Diego over a few days, stopping at Santa Barbera and Monteray on the way. We were unfortunate in that we...
  168. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Where abouts are you? There are park runs all over the country, maybe there's one closer to you. Plenty of people finishing around the 33 minute mark - think the last place finisher was about 38 mins. Its a tough start as its uphill for the first half, but its an out and back course which...
  169. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Woodland girl. 100 miles, 59 to go! mandy296. 100 miles done now counting up 9.5 miles so far Pinkie1973. 100 miles, 52.2 to go! Shazzabir: 100 miles, 55.5 to go! Maverick: 100 miles, 77 to go! Sunshine Runner: 100 miles, 41.5 to go RebeccaOM: 100 miles, 100 to go ladyantionette: 100 miles, 71...
  170. M

    Buying a countdown and getting to target half way through?

    I had the perfect result - I hit target on week 6 of my 6 week countdown! You definitely lose it though - no chance of a refund, or deferring countdown weeks to use up in future if you got out of target range. So if you are close to target I'd recommend not getting a countdown, or only getting...
  171. M

    smartprice noodles

    No definitive answer, but I do the same with all the value brand noodles. Generic dried noodles are free, and I cant see that there is anything added to the noodles themselves that would add syns, so I make the assumption that its all in the flavour sachet (which I dont like much anyway) and...
  172. M

    Do you like coconut? New healthy extra milk!!!

    Will definitely give that a try in the thai curry that I make instead of reduced fat coconut milk - its probably not much more expensive than that anyway. Wonder if you could make a coconut flavoured rice pudding??
  173. M

    Depo hindering weight loss?

    Depo had absolutely no impact for me as far as I can tell, I was already on it when I started SW so didnt have a stage when I might have noticed losses slowing down, but when I stopped taking it and went onto pill i didnt notice any change, and when I stopped the pill (TTC at the mo) still didnt...
  174. M

    Tuesday Weighers

    3lbs off this week, so back to within target range (still 1.5 over target but at least its free again!) So now I can go out for my belated birthday meal and enjoy it!
  175. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Woodland girl. 100 miles, 59 to go! mandy296. 100 miles done now counting up 6.4 miles so far Pinkie1973. 100 miles, 58.7 to go! Shazzabir: 100 miles, 61 to go! Maverick: 100 miles, 77 to go! Sunshine Runner: 100 miles, 44 to go RebeccaOM: 100 miles, 100 to go ladyantionette: 100 miles, 87 to go...
  176. M

    Strawberry Cupcakes

    I made these last year and they were awful (they were in last year's summertime leaflet). Baking isnt my strong point - but i really dont believe you can make a decent tasting cake with low fat spread and sweetener. And I just cannot get the right consistency with icing - it always ends up far...
  177. M

    When is it too late to eat?

    I'd love to know who these "they" people are! "They" seem to have an awful lot of opinions about almost everything - many of which are contradictory! Flippant comment I know - but seriously - the amount of times I read a comment about "they say this" "they say that" - it drives me up the wall...
  178. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Woodland girl. 100 miles, 59 to go! mandy296. 100 miles done now counting up 2.9 miles so far Pinkie1973. 100 miles, 58.7 to go! Shazzabir: 100 miles, 61 to go! Maverick: 100 miles, 77 to go! Sunshine Runner: 100 miles, 49 to go RebeccaOM: 100 miles, 100 to go ladyantionette: 100 miles, 87 to go...
  179. M

    Opinions please: tipping hairdressers

    As the thread title says - I'd like some ideas on this. i dont go that often, but have an appointment booked for tomorrow and really not sure what the etiquette is these days. I'm sure its got more confusing since more and more people pay by card so dont necesarily have the opportunity to say...
  180. M

    I have entered Race for Life

    Is everyone collecting sponsorship money for this? I havent bothered yet, and not sure I'm going to - is that bad? They've got £15 entry fee off me, but i realise a lot of that goes to organising the event, but I'm sure theres lots of people that have raised loads that will offset my lack of...
  181. M

    Anyone Maintaining Who Wants Help And Mutual Support To Stay Put?

    I would just say carry on as you had been to let things settle down - if you lose, no biggy, its much easier to put back on than lose if you go over (believe me I know) If you increase syns or HEX in the first week and then put on, you've got nowhere to go if you want to allow yourself a treat...
  182. M

    I have entered Race for Life

    I've entered the 10K run in Bristol, but dont really know anyone else interested so will be doing it on my own, most people seem to be doing it in groups so hope I wont look too weird on my own. I run anyway and plan to run the whole thing, so having a chat on the way round isnt really an...
  183. M

    Any fans of the superb Springwatch?

    I dont watch it but a friend of mine was a producer on the show - apparently Bill Oddie is a bit of a nightmare to work with - Chris Packham and Kate Humble are much more down to earth I did try watching it as it was my friend's show, but to be quite honest I found it rather dull! (The best...
  184. M

    Anyone been to Barcelona?

    I was there just last weekend, but cant really add anything more than has already been said. There were 6 of us, so it was cheapest for us to stay in an apartment, but with 2 of you it can be a bit more expensive. Bars and drinks are pretty expensive (about 4-5 euro for a half litre beer)...
  185. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    In a rather ludicrous move, with just 4 miles to go to complete the challenge I ran 3 and a half today! Hubby is out on the town with work people tonight and didnt want to cycle and leave his bike at work, so suggested I run in so that he could drive in and I drive the car home (we work in the...
  186. M

    I did it! I did it!

    Many congrats, if you are looking for advice, I would suggest that you take a look in the sub folder (scroll up to top section) called "through the stones to your zone". In there you will find a thread called something like "Anyone maintaining who wants help and support to stay put" - there's...
  187. M

    Tuesday Weighers

    Put on 1lb last week bringing me onto a 2nd week over my target range meaning I had to pay. Gutted wasnt the word - couldnt even face posting on here I was so grumpy - I had been expecting a decent loss as I had gained the week before and had been 100% all week - the idea I would gain never...
  188. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    I certainly planned on popping in here to see how everyone is doing so happy to keep posting a running total if it doesnt annoy everyone too much, dont want to feel like I'm showing off
  189. M

    Messing about on the water - Norfolk Broads

    Had a weekend canal boating on the Kennet and Avon a couple of weeks ago, and while I did enjoy it I dont necessarily find it 100% relaxing. Luckily, we have a friend who is happy to take charge and do most of the driving - without her I would have come home a wreck! I did a little bit of...
  190. M

    Anyone Maintaining Who Wants Help And Mutual Support To Stay Put?

    I would probably say for the first few weeks dont rush to try and change anything, try following the plan as normal as I'm sure you had weeks before when you STS or only lost a 1/2 - I certainly did. You have 3lbs to play with - if you do lose believe me, its far easier to put back on to stay...
  191. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Woodland girl. 100 miles, 62 to go! mandy296. 100 miles, 4 to go... Pinkie1973. 100 miles, 61.7 to go! Shazzabir: 100 miles, 69.5 to go! Maverick: 100 miles, 77 to go! Sunshine Runner: 100 miles, 51.5 to go RebeccaOM: 100 miles, 100 to go ladyantionette: 100 miles, 87 to go Trefoil: 100 Miles...
  192. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Updating 2 runs here - last night I ran to a gig, today I ran to work. I love a functional run. I just have to get hubby to be my support team and bring a change of clothes for me as I hate running with a rucksack Woodland girl. 100 miles, 62 to go! mandy296. 100 miles, 11 to go...
  193. M

    Cheddar babybels healthy extra a?

    I've looked at the healthy extras listing online and they arent specifcally mentioned. The only ones that are are these: 2 Mini Babybel Cheeses 3 Mini Babybel Light Cheeses 2 Mini Babybel Emmental Cheese Portions I'd be inclined to think that 2 cheddar babybel would probably be fine as a...
  194. M

    Oh no, not an Islandic volcano again

    Bloomin well better not be like last time - I'm off to a music festival in Barcelona on Weds - been looking forward to it for months - Pulp are headlining
  195. M

    Joining fees

    Are you talking about classes? I would be absolutely stunned if it cost full price - after a year of being on the weigh team I have never ever seen it as being full price (£14.95) - its always been £9.95 or £10 depending if its the half price joining fee offer, or first week free offer. Of...
  196. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Woodland girl. 100 miles, 64 to go! mandy296. 100 miles, 17.8 to go... Pinkie1973. 100 miles, 67.5 to go! Shazzabir: 100 miles, 82.5 to go! Maverick: 100 miles, 77 to go! Sunshine Runner: 100 miles, 60 to go RebeccaOM: 100 miles, 100 to go ladyantionette: 100 miles, 87 to go Trefoil: 100 Miles...
  197. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    No run for me today, but just got back from a 9 mile hike in the Brecon Beacons, involved about 4000ft of climb - I think that makes up for lack of run today! There was some kind of event on there today and there were some people actually running up the mountains! I can run, and I can walk up...
  198. M

    Glastonbury & Slimmingworld

    Food can be great at Glastonbury. Usually the veggie stuff and around the green fields can be pretty healthy. There are some places where I just think use your common sense - pasta vans serving pasta with tomato based sauces, morrocan style lamb with cous cous, some of the chinese and veggie...
  199. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Woodland girl. 100 miles, 64 to go! mandy296. 100 miles, 20.8 to go... Pinkie1973. 100 miles, 70.5 to go! Shazzabir: 100 miles, 82.5 to go! Maverick: 100 miles, 77 to go! Sunshine Runner: 100 miles, 60 to go RebeccaOM: 100 miles, 100 to go ladyantionette: 100 miles, 87 to go Trefoil: 100 Miles...
  200. M

    Couch to 5k challenge

    Ooh, thanks for that link DeWinter - there's a Park Run where I live, I've been getting a little tired of running lately, so perhaps a group set up with opportunities to compare your performance to others might make things more interesting. Gutted now that I'm busy the next few Saturdays so...
  201. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    I might have done the Bristol Half, but the week before I'm doing a welsh mountain 3 peaks challenge, so to do 2 things 2 weekends in a row like that probably isnt the wisest move. I've also just missed out on doing the Bristol 10K last weekend as I was away on a canal boating holiday. I'm...
  202. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Woodland girl. 100 miles, 64 to go! mandy296. 100 miles, 23.8 to go... Pinkie1973. 100 miles, 70.5 to go! Shazzabir: 100 miles, 82.5 to go! Maverick: 100 miles, 77 to go! Sunshine Runner: 100 miles, 62 to go RebeccaOM: 100 miles, 100 to go ladyantionette: 100 miles, 87 to go Trefoil: 100 Miles...
  203. M

    Anyone Maintaining Who Wants Help And Mutual Support To Stay Put?

    You should have 1 weeks "grace" to get back into your target range - you dont have to get all the way back to your actual target, just within range (so +3lbs from your target). So from the first time you weighed in outside range as long as you get back into range the next weigh in you dont need...
  204. M

    Tuesday Weighers

    Had to weigh in Wednesday this week - Tuesday night I was trying (unsuccesfully) to get a Glastonbury ticket for my friend in the final resale - at least I already have mine! 2.5lbs on unfortunately and 0.5lb above my target range, so if I dont lose next week I'll have to pay! Hopefully should...
  205. M

    SW Chips help, please?

    I think there has to be a certain amount of expectation management here. They are baked chips made with fry-light. They are NEVER going to taste like deep fried chips, or chippy chips, and there's probably things done to frozen oven chips that we dont know about which means they will never...
  206. M

    Maintenance - How can it be done!

    There is a thread that may help - its in the sub-forums (so scroll up to top of page) and its in the "through the stones to your zone" sub forum - the thread is called something like "anyone maintaining who wants help and advice to stay put" There are a few of us that post there but I have to...
  207. M

    Any offers on joining?

    Its pretty much always either half price joining fee (£5 instead of £10 so you pay £9.95 on your first night) or full price joining fee but first week free (so you pay £10 on your first night). People come along with coupons from magazines, but they are rarely needed, the offer applies to all...
  208. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Woodland girl. 100 miles, 67 to go! mandy296. 100 miles, 26.8 to go... Pinkie1973. 100 miles, 72.5 to go! Shazzabir: 100 miles, 84 to go! Maverick: 100 miles, 77 to go! Sunshine Runner: 100 miles, 62 to go RebeccaOM: 100 miles, 100 to go ladyantionette: 100 miles, 87 to go Trefoil: 100 Miles, 95...
  209. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Don't worry about it - I made the same mistake the first time I joined one of the teams threads
  210. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    You just add yourself and update your own entry every time you do a run. So when you start a message, copy and paste the most recent list, add yourself and update the data. And if you ran 1.7 miles, you count that as 1.7! I'll start you off anyway as I've just realised I still havent...
  211. M

    Tinned Macaroni cheese

    Just to say - the syn values there are for 100g - a full size can is 400g so thats actually 8 syns for a can of regular generic macaroni cheese. As an example of the variance between brands - Heinz 400g can is 6 syns, Tesco, ASDA and ASDA smartprice are 5 1/2, Sainsbury's Be Good to Yourself...
  212. M

    Tinned Macaroni cheese

    No its not free now. The generic info on the SW website has canned macaroni cheese as 2 syns per can on green and extra easy, or 1 syn for reduced fat varieties. However, different brands probably vary greatly so you can use that as a guide but might want to check syns online for the exact...
  213. M

    Could somebody explain hi fi bars/cereal bars to me?

    Hi-Fi bars are only available in SW groups so if you are doing it at home you wont be able to get them. There are just a few varieties of off the shelf cereal bars that can be counted as a HEXB choice: Kellogs Fibre Plus - 1 for a HEXB or 5/5.5 syns each (there are 2 flavours, the dark choc...
  214. M

    help calculating syns in these sausages please

    I had some BGTY chilled Cumberland ones last week - is it those? I did like them, and are cheaper and more convenient than getting a Joes order. I dont have a big enough freezer for a bulk order, and got fed up organising it for my SW group and chasing everyone up to choose, fill out order form...
  215. M

    new onken fat free apple and mango yoghurt

    Yep definitely free, someone posted the nutrion details a while back and I checked it myself on the syns calculator for them. Annoyingly I havent found it in any of the shops I've looked in since - sounds lush!
  216. M

    help calculating syns in these sausages please

    Woot! With pork as free food allowance that works out as 1/2 syn per portion on Red/EE and 3 1/2 on green. (I assume portion size of 50g is per sausage) That's fab -what are these sausages - I want some!
  217. M

    help calculating syns in these sausages please

    Also need to know what the main ingredient is (it will be the first thing on the list of ingredients) as need to know which category of free food to select on the syns calculator. And if it works out being low in syns - can you tell us what they are so we can all get some;)
  218. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    I might give you a chance to catch up a little, I'm not running today and then I'm off again this weekend - this time on a canal boating holiday. Unlike my camping trip last weekend, this time its with some other friends, all of whom are mums and used to getting up early, so unlikely I will...
  219. M

    Chicken Korma

    I was about to post a new thread but noticed this was a recipe with yog in so thought I'd ask here. Last night I cooked a recipe from the Slimming World Curry Heaven cookbook, that included FF natural yog. I was surprised that it said to cook for 20 mins after adding yog as I always thought...
  220. M

    Anyone Maintaining Who Wants Help And Mutual Support To Stay Put?

    I'm almost exactly the same - 1lb on but fully deserved as I've eaten junk and had loads of beer and wine this weekend. Only difference is - I loved every minute of it - dont feel unhealthy or bloated at all. I did still make sure I got plenty of exercise in though -was on a camping holiday...
  221. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    I've found the most useful way to carry those bits and pieces is to buy a pair of shorts/tracksuit bottoms with zips in the pockets - there's a Sports Direct where I live, I spent an age going through all the shorts and tracksuits just checking the pockets for ones with zips! They are dead cheap...
  222. M

    Went for a run last night

    Loads of runners in the teams folders - for those starting out there's the couch to 5K folder, then there's those of us that are aiming for a target of running 100 miles (not all in one go mind!) on the "I shall run 100 miles thread" It's not a race (although I am winning ;)) - but you are more...
  223. M

    Couch to 5k challenge

    For those of you using the NHS podcast that dont like the music - you might want to try this one: Running Into Shape Its not all to my taste, but there are a few things that I like on it. I was using an MP3 player rather than a phone app so couldnt have a track playing over my own music so I...
  224. M

    Tuesday Weighers

    1lb on for me - have had 2 weekends of food and beer and I was lucky to STS last week, so perfectly happy with 1lb gain - tis fully justified. losingme - sorry about your gain - I see you were aiming for a big loss too, so double gutting. The only thing I can say is that last year, I also had...
  225. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Havent updated for a while, I was away camping at the weekend. Did a 5 mile run on the first day there, and a short 1.5 mile run the next day (just running into village to pick up the car that we'd left in the pub car park the night before!) Also did a 3 miler in my lunch break yesterday. I...
  226. M

    Breakfast ideas

    Try searching - there's a huuggge thread in the main forums about breakfast ideas. The question about oats so simple has been asked many many times before too - again, use of the search function will give you the answer.
  227. M

    Please help...'Co-op Polpette meatballs' syn value?

    On red and EE there will be a free food allowance for the pork or beef (whichever is the highest proportion ingredient so the one listed first on the packet). You have to remember that the 1 syn = 20 calories rule only works on food with NO FREE food allowance - so you cant apply it to...
  228. M

    New Biggest Loser UK Jan starts 10th 2011!!

    Ooh, I might do the same, but will wait until i've watched the final first in case they give anything away!
  229. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Well I wont be running today - I'm off camping tonight after work. But I have packed my running gear - my friends usually dont get up for ages when we go away, but since I've been getting healthier over the last year, I find I cant sleep in late these days, so might try going out for a run...
  230. M

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Thats a shame, but at least you know where you are. I'm getting so frustrated at my lack of periods, my body is still adjusting from coming off the pill, but in the meantime I just dont know where I am, and its so annoying
  231. M

    please somebody in the 8's want to get in the 7's?? xx

    How tall are you Juicy? Is it healthy for you to be in the 7s? Wouldnt want to encourage anyone to strive for an unhealthy weight - I dont have my books on me with the details, but I know there are minimum weights that Slimming World allow you to set target at - they wont let you (or support...
  232. M

    Cous Cous Salad Recipes

    Balsamic vinegar and mint is nice. Either use fresh chopped mint, or you could use the Colman's Fresh Garden Mint in a jar for an easier option (Colmans's Fresh Garden Mint is free, but the jar is very similar to the mint sauce which is synned as it has added sugar)
  233. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Woodland girl. 100 miles, 76 to go! mandy296. 100 miles, 39.5 to go... Pinkie1973. 100 miles, 85 to go! Shazzabir: 100 miles, 90 to go! Maverick: 100 miles, 85 to go! Sunshine Runner: 100 miles, 65.5 to go RebeccaOM: 100 miles, 100 to go ladyantionette: 100 miles, 87 to go Trefoil: 100 Miles, 95...
  234. M

    in need of cake!!

    I'm glad its not just me - every cake recipe I've tried just doesnt taste right - even Britmums squidgy chocolate cake (and pretty much every other Britmum recipe I've tried has been delish!). I'm not great at baking anyway, but I do think sugar and butter is vital, sweetener and low fat marg...
  235. M

    Couch to 5k challenge

    I looked into doing a 10K podcast but TBH I dont think there's much point - once you can run 5k or 30mins, the only thing left to do is just run longer/further/faster and I couldnt really find any podcasts that added anything. Its not like you need anyone to tell you when to run/walk, as by that...
  236. M

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Grr, another test, another negative, and yet having had two apparently regular cycles since coming off the pill, I've now had no period for nearly two months! Damn you cerazette!
  237. M

    Tuesday Weighers

    STS this week - happy with that, still spot on my (new) target. Our group was dreadful though - is anyone else doing the group competition where the group with the biggest loss over 12 weeks wins some money for charity? We've got no chance - this week the group as a whole gained more than it...
  238. M

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Well having read Leanne's thread (congrats by the way!) I'm very confused of what to make of cerazette and how it reacts. Came off pill in Nov, had periods in late Jan and late Feb, but havent had another since! Have had about 4 negative tests (havent done any for a couple of weeks though) -...
  239. M

    Oh no! What have I done?

    Do you realise that there's a thread for this on the "Slimming World Teams" section - lots of peeps doing the C25K programme at various stages - could be a real boost to your motivation if you try doing it and posting about it with a bunch of other people. Its been fascinating to read how...
  240. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Woodland girl. 100 miles, 77 to go! mandy296. 100 miles, 42.9 to go... Pinkie1973. 100 miles, 85 to go! Shazzabir: 100 miles, 90 to go! Maverick: 100 miles, 85 to go! Sunshine Runner: 100 miles, 65.5 to go RebeccaOM: 100 miles, 100 to go ladyantionette: 100 miles, 91 to go Trefoil: 100 Miles, 95...
  241. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Lordy, it was WINDY today! Woodland girl. 100 miles, 81 to go! mandy296. 100 miles, 46.1 to go... Pinkie1973. 100 miles, 85 to go! Shazzabir: 100 miles, 90 to go! Maverick: 100 miles, 85 to go! Sunshine Runner: 100 miles, 68.5 to go RebeccaOM: 100 miles, 100 to go ladyantionette: 100 miles, 91...
  242. M

    Britmumincanada recipes

    Those of you who are fans of BritMums recipes might like to know that she had a baby a few days ago (Thursday I think) Have a look in the Pregnancy thread for more info Congrats Britmum!
  243. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Woodland girl. 100 miles, 82 to go! mandy296. 100 miles, 50 to go... Pinkie1973. 100 miles, 85 to go! Shazzabir: 100 miles, 90 to go! Maverick: 100 miles, 85 to go! Sunshine Runner: 100 miles, 71 to go RebeccaOM: 100 miles, 100 to go ladyantionette: 100 miles, 91 to go Trefoil: 100 Miles, 95 to...
  244. M

    Extra Easy Syns Allowances

    Every official literature I've seen (in starter packs etc) says 5-15 syns a day (the mag confusingly says "around 10 syns" but then a non paying member can buy the mag anyway - you dont want to be giving all your secrets away!) I really think that SW are trying their best to make it simple and...
  245. M

    taster night at my weekly weigh in help!!!

    There is no such thing as syn free crisps - certainly not how most people would eat crisps anyway (ie as a snack between meals) There are recipes for crisps on here that you might be able to argue could be construed as free, but really that should only count if (like SW chips/wedges were...
  246. M

    I shall run 100 miles!!

    Sorry about your knees WG. You could include your cycling miles and look at this as "I shall propel myself 100 miles via my own manual energy" (or something like that) But if I did that, after my 40 mile bike ride, plus cyling to work (about 7 miles round trip daily) I'd be finished by now.
  247. M

    New Biggest Loser UK Jan starts 10th 2011!!

    I thought the final 4 week was the final episode. They do go home, but I thought it was for ages, like a couple of months - the differences between the final 4 at the ranch, to the final 4 at the final episode is amazing - they all lost loads more at the end. I just dont think they show any...
  248. M

    Anyone Maintaining Who Wants Help And Mutual Support To Stay Put?

    I weighed in last night and lost 2lbs, bringing me 3.5lbs under target. And that was after a week that involved drinking several pints of beer, and about 4 meals out (including post pub kebab and a full on roast with roast spuds, cauli cheese, yorkshire pud and crackling -didnt leave one single...
  249. M

    Tuesday Weighers

    Oops, 2lbs off this week -which meant I'm 3 1/2lbs under target - that takes me out of my target range so I would potentially have to put ON next week to avoid paying. Luckily, my lovely C allowed me to adjust target to where I am now (I was happy to have lost so I think my target needed to be...
  250. M

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    ASDAs - Mullers still on at 25p each yesterday (though slim pickings on the flavours in my store, hardly any of the choc sprinkle ones :( ) Seemed to be the usual array of pasta'n' sauce/supernoodles/mugshots on offer - although I have a cupboard full of them so have tried to stop buying them...
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