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Hi Donna, haven't been on in a long time but as reading back over your food diary because I think you are fab, hope all is well :)

Just bumping this old thread. I am back on SW and planning on doing it for good this time. Any other ROI members still about?

I hate being fat. I can just about cope in winter but with the warmer weather here I am so miserable. Being overweight has an impact on every aspect of my life and even though I pretend I am happy about my size, I am not. Yesterday was my son's sports day in school and I was so unfit and...

Chicken breasts stuffed with laughing cow and spring onions wrapped in lean bacon with baby pots and salad.

That would be the one for me too. When I don't plan I don't stay on track, when I do plan I see the results on the scales.

I normally use a tub called Bensons (not sure if this is available in UK), it is a powder and makes a really thick delicious sauce but is high in syns. Would Tesco own brand curry powder be free?

Was going to make a SW curry but the powder I normally use is really high in syns. What one is free, thanks :)

Hi Donna, I have been away for ages and have fallen off the wagon. I am now back doing the countdown to Christmas and I just want to say WOW!!!!! Well done girl, you are such an inspiration and I love reading your receipes. You should start a new thread especially for them. Am glad to hear...

Just reminding myself to read this later, bought a slowcooker today.

Sorry to hear about your Mum Donna, I really hope she feels better soon. I haven't been on in a few weeks and well done to you on the weight loss, woowee!!

Thank you ladies, I know I can do it but putting it into practice just seems so hard at the moment. We are having a tough time financially and I am so stressed that I just seem to be all over place. Anyway today is day 1 again. I need to keep visiting these boards as they keep me...

Have completely fallen off the wagon. Just can't seem to get into the right mind frame at all. Desperately want to lose weight and yet I sabotage my good work by eating all the wrong kinds of food. What is wrong with me :cry::cry::cry:

Well done!

Wow wow wow 100lbs, you should be very very proud of yourself, that is a massive achievement. Well done you!

Wow Donna you are doing incredibly well!!! Well done, you must feel fantastic!

Chicken fillets stuffed with low fat laughing cow cheese and wrapped in lean bacon with baby pots and roast veg.

WOW!!!!!!!! Well done :clap:

Ok have neglected this diary, have lost another 3.5lbs making an 8lb loss since July 20th. Am happy with this :):)

What a crap time you are having! I hope your Mum recovers well. Take care xx

When I get this urge I paint my nails! Keeps my mind busy and stop me picking at things because I don't want to smudge the polish.

He is adorable Donna!

I have a 2 and 4 year old you can babysit anytime!! The keep me on my toes but there are days when they drive me to chocolate and alcohol.

Not the best water drinker even with squash added. I drank 2 pints at breakfast and another at lunch, will aim for another pint or two before bed. If I fill a pint glass I will make myself finish it.

It is pretty easy to work out the syn values of stuff online. Still plodding along here. Just back from a week in Mayo where I ate and drank waaaayy to much and put on 1lb so am hoping to get it off this week!

Mmmm nice menu ideas, for some reason I find lunch the hardest meal and am always stuck for ideas.

Milk, cheese, bread- rarely chocolate or sweets. Alcohol on weekends.

Another back from hols and I was 1lb up at WI last night!

I love this diary!! I was away for a few days last week and was 1lb up and have been feeling pretty crappy but this diary always makes me feel determined again.

STS this week, which is disappointing but am hoping for a loss next week. Karen - 10lb (0lb lost, 10lb to go) Sonkie - 10lb (0lb lost, 10lb to go) Zombiecakes - 8lb (0 lost, 8lb to go) Melvis 10lb (0lb lost, 10lb to go) Carthago - 6lbs (1.5lb lost, 4.5lb to go) RubyMoss - 8lbs (0lb lost, 8lb...

Week 1 = -5.5lbs Week 2 = STS Have been sticking to the plan all week, eating lots of free food, drinking water and eating between 5 and 15 syns daily but for some reason I don't feel positive about losing next week. I am tempted to have a sneaky weigh in myself to check my progress.

I am taking my boys to a PlayCentre for the morning, then I need to take my 4 year old to get fitted for school shoes (he is starting school in a few weeks!) and then home to pack as we are heading off to Co. Mayo for a few days break. Am trying to plan and pack SW friendly food so I don't fall...

Well done on the weight loss Donna!!

Good luck!!

Just had this for lunch and it was lovely, mmmm

I use made the SW quiche (I did use 42g of extra light cheddar for my healthy A) and it was yummy. Husband and sons ate it too with no complaints.

and me, I won't be able to resist so I think this is one receipe I will skip!

Good luck with the WI Donna!

Oh great must look out for them. Mullerlights are €3.79 for 6 here which is really expensive.

I had it with laughing cow and sliced cherry tomatoes. Like the ferrero rocher idea, anyone got the receipe!

Hi Ladies, My local Tesco stocks a greek 0% fat yogurt which I have been using as a substitute. It's ok. I had a great loss in the first week but I think ate and drank too much this week and have stayed the same. Have been very positive for the last two weeks but tonight I just want to eat...

Well I weighed in this morning and I have STS! I was good food wise all week but I went to a party on Saturday night and drank too much. Plan for this week is to stick to the plan 100%, drink water and walk, walk, walk.

it is vile! Should have saved myself the money and ate some cardboard instead. Yuck, will be sticking to my ryvitas in future!

I hate the Image Therapy part because there is about 50 people in my class and it takes way too long. I switch off after a while because it gets boring and often I am in a rush to get back home and the class goes way over an hour.

I can only get this in Tesco and I am hoping my local one gets it in soon, I love it!

Well done you!

Thanks, might a plan a trip to N.Ireland soon to stock up on a few things including quark!

Almost all of the reasons above. I have noticed since I am overweight it is almost like I am invisible, people don't seem to talk to me or notice me even if you know what I mean. I want to be healthier. I want to feel less sluggish. My son is starting school soon and I don't want to be...

Thanks ladies, still going strong and sticking to the plan. Have been very hungry for the last few days but have been filling up on free food. We are off on hols next week for a few days so I am planning and preparing and will taking lots of food with me so I don't fall off the wagon. :)

Karen - 10lb (0lb lost, 10lb to go) Sonya - 10lb (0lb lost, 10lb to go) Zombiecakes - 8lb (0 lost, 8lb to go) Melvis 10lb (0lb lost, 10lb to go) Carthago - 6lbs (0lb lost, 6lb to go) RubyMoss - 8lbs (0lb lost, 8lb to go) tinkerbellsmum 8lb (0lb lost, 8lb to go) xxmooxx - 6lbs (0lb lost, 6lb to...

What can I used instead of quark! Can't get it in ROI and it is in a lot of SW receipes :)

Completely agree, felt so sorry for this poor girl.

Fab thread, making me hungry!

Draw a line under it and start the plan again from tomorrow. Your birthday is only once a year and you enjoyed it :)

Seriously that is what she said. She also said to watch for syns in cough syrup and strepsils. I am not too bothered about finding out how many syns are in the capsules and am going to keep taking them anyway!

Great thread, great tips and ideas :)

My consultant told me that there are syns in Evening Primose Oil capsules! She is not sure how many. I take two a day!!

:):):)

Sounds yummy.

My consultant told us you need to keep the weight off for 10 weeks and then you get your free week.

Can you go back to your local SW group?

Very good post :clap:

Don't get disheartened, keep going and it will pay off. Enjoy your holidays :)

Thank you!! 14 to go so!

Can't seem to figure out how to thank someone! Is it staring me in the face, how do you do it!!!

Well done on your loss, your diary is great too :)

Fingers crossed for you, hope all goes well :)

Just bumping this for me to try tomorrow :)

Oh that video is so funny!!!

Kisschase I was in your shoes last week. A week on I am loving this new way of eating and feel really positive about losing weight and for the first time ever I don't feel as if I am on a diet. I have found this forum brilliant and so helpful. Best of luck!

I went to a BBQ on Saturday and resisted nachos and dips, hotdogs, steaks, chocolate cake. I stuck with a lean beef burger and salad and it showed on the scales at group when I was down. Don't give in, as soon as you have swallowed it you regret it!

Me too, my husband says he can notice the few pounds gone off me already but I can't notice it or feel it in my clothes. Can't wait until I can. Well done.

Not sure of syn value but feta cheese with spinach, goats cheese and sundried tomato, mushroom and chicken - anything you fancy, yumyum.

Fab post, I completely agree, once the scales show a minus I am happy.

2AD and 2CH here and I spent about €120 - €140 (which is about £100 - £117) a week. Groceries prices are much higher here and a couple of times a year I go across the border to Northern Ireland to stock up.

These dishes look yummy!

I have a 2 and 4 year old and can tell you that yes it is a tantrum. I find the best way to deal with tantrums is to completely ignore them. Even if you are telling him to stop or trying to reason with him he is getting exactly what he what wants - attention. Don't give in to the tantrum...

Had my first weigh in last night and lost 5.5lbs, am chuffed. Have set myself a target of 1.5lbs for next week to get to my half stone. Well done on the losses ladies.

Well done!

Thanks ladies, some great ideas and tips there :)

Well ladies I have just been to group and I am down 5.5lbs! I am thrilled :clap:

Wow I pay almost 75c each for mullerlights. A 6 pack is €3.79 here.

Great ideas ladies, am adding to my list.

Don't think I can get them here. Must check Tesco. Yum.

What is a mikado!

Planning on doing a huge shop to stock my fridge and cupboards tonight. What are you SW must haves? What do you use again and again and can't get by without? :)

Have a great birthday! I am the big 30 at Christmas and just booked a 3 day break in Tenerife with my friends, can't wait!

Thanks Louise! Haven't had a chance to update yet but I have stuck to the plan for the last week so I am hoping for a loss this evening :)

Wow am loving this diary. Lots of great receipes and tips. Am going to bookmark it so I can cook all of your yummy dinners. Huge congrats on the weight loss, you are doing so well. Keep up the good work!

Thanks girls, will have a curly wurly and a diet coke. I think its boredom getting to me today!

I have 13 syns to use. I am craving something sweet (not another Muller Light yogurt!). What can I have that won't do too much damage :):)

Nope!! My weight is strictly between me and the scales!

Agree with the other posters, it smells and tastes awful!

EE Sunday Roast here, it is cooking away and smells delish!

I just made a lovely prawn curry using a SW receipe. Delish and enjoyed by all the family.

Hi, I am 29 years old and presently am a fulltime mother to 2 and 4 year old boys and I am 3 stone overweight. I have started many many diets before and failed every time. I got the shock of my life last week when I was tagged in photos on Facebook and I couldn't actually believe I was so...

Oh love this stuff must see can I get it in my local Tesco.

Can't find it in the book or online. It is made by an Irish manufacturer so that could by why. Has anyone any idea? Thanks :)

Breakfast: WW brown toast x 2 (HeaB) with a poached egg and quorn sausage. Lunch: Smoked salmon with salad, banana. Dinner: Chicken with leeks and barley. Snack: Fat free natural yogurt with berries.