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  1. firfenwen

    Paul McKenna's Hypnotic Gastric Band

    Glad to see there are more peeps on board here! I think with the support from each other we can do this! I've had a dodgy day. I started off pretty good breakfast is always rushed but at least it's healthy. Lunch today was rushed as it's been rather stressy being back at school (I'm a...
  2. firfenwen

    Paul McKenna's Hypnotic Gastric Band

    Susie, I definitely think you have found the right place. Reading about you and your past has brought a tear to my eye as it sounds as though we lived in the same household! I can truly understand every issue with image and food because I'm exactly the same. I eat for every reason good or bad...
  3. firfenwen

    Paul McKenna's Hypnotic Gastric Band

    Hi ladyfelsham! Great to have another person on board. It's been very quiet here lately but I'm sure we can liven the place up a bit. I really hope you have as much success as many people here. I've struggled lately with following the 4 rules. I'm not sure why, I think its a self-sabotage...
  4. firfenwen

    Paul McKenna's Hypnotic Gastric Band

    Ha ha ha! Sorry about the autotext. I meant to say 'stonking' not stinking! Lol. Sorry! X
  5. firfenwen

    Paul McKenna's Hypnotic Gastric Band

    Jane, Many thanks for your reply. I feel loads better and having faith in the gastric band. You have done so amazingly well and your such an inspiration. I personally think this regime is so much healthier than any otrher diet out there. I believe Paul McKennas approach looks after your whole...
  6. firfenwen

    Paul McKenna's Hypnotic Gastric Band

    Hi everyone! I hope I can join in here with everyone to share our ups and downs. I've messed about with lots of diets lasting only a day or so and being truly miserable. I've not properly followed Paul McKennas system in the past as I always felt I couldn't trust my own appetite and succumbed...
  7. firfenwen

    Extra Easy Excess Skin after weight loss?

    Looking good Gazter! ;-) Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  8. firfenwen

    Extra Easy Excess Skin after weight loss?

    I mean no offence by this, but "scrotum" is hilarious! Well done on your weight losses and I would swap a wrinkly belly if I could be slim! Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  9. firfenwen

    Healthier syns

    I love tinned peaches and a bit of ice-cream, but don't think that counts as healthy! Other than that, extra bread or nuts are quite yummy. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  10. firfenwen

    Fruit tweaks

    I know that SW say only fresh or frozen fruit is ok, but I really dislike it! If I'm not eating any other fruit could I 'get away' with having a small amount of tinned pineapple or apricot or mashed banana without synning or HEb? This is the only fruit I will enjoy and wouldn't be in excess...
  11. firfenwen

    Paul McKenna's Hypnotic Gastric Band

    I've hit a brick wall! I can't recognise when I'm full all of a sudden! Could it be hormonal? Have I done something wrong? It's almost as if the HGB has never happened! I've been like this for about four days now and I've even tried the installation track again. I've lost the plot, help! Sent...
  12. firfenwen

    Paul McKenna's Hypnotic Gastric Band

    0.4 lb per day is amazing! Nearly 3lb per week and more than sensible weight loss recommends so you are doing really well! I'm now about 1lb per week which is slow when I weigh a lot! Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  13. firfenwen

    Paul McKenna's Hypnotic Gastric Band

    There is something I have noticed a couple of times now. There have been occasions that for whatever reason I haven't eaten slowly and have ended up over eating. Not as much as before the HGB, but more than usual. I haven't had that stretched stomach feeling I've just been physically sick. Has...
  14. firfenwen

    Paul McKenna's Hypnotic Gastric Band

    Great to hear more people are potentially joining us! I agree that this is more of a different outlook on life and me as a person. I've readjusted my band and so I'm very much focused again. I was sceptical and still am to some extent, but I will say that it's been the easiest stone I have...
  15. firfenwen

    Paul McKenna's Hypnotic Gastric Band

    Wow! Another great loss. You must be so pleased. I lost 15lb in 4 weeks, but then lost my way a it over the last week or so. Slipped back into 'diet' mode. Need to get rid of slimming club updates on FB etc as they are swaying me with the 'grass is greener' thing which I know is complete...
  16. firfenwen

    Children disrupting group!

    As a single mum I have had to take my DS with me when I was attending class. I made sure he was well behaved or we left. I agree its not fair on others if children are being disruptive so if they cannot behave a good parent would take them out. However, the thing I find more annoying and more...
  17. firfenwen

    Paul McKenna's Hypnotic Gastric Band

    I've actually listened more to the installation track and by listening again and again I'm noticing small changes. This morning for example I couldn't finish my breakfast - that hasn't happened ever I don't think! Thanks for sharing your experiences, it really helps to see others going through...
  18. firfenwen

    Paul McKenna's Hypnotic Gastric Band

    Firstly, missmiff that is an incredible loss! What an inspiration and now I know this is something for me as I always thought I was too big to even think about this. However I have recently seen a local hypnotherapist that talks all about the same things as Paul. I too lost 7lb in my first week...
  19. firfenwen

    Paul Mckenna - I can make you thin!

    Hi, I would like to join in too please if you will have me? I've been seeing a local hypnotherapist for general weight loss for the last 2 weeks - I've got a 6 week course. In between that I listen to PM CDs both the gastric band and I can make you thin one. I'm still only a couple of weeks...
  20. firfenwen

    Im going to lose 10 stone!

    Back to this diary then! Today is: Breakfast: dry fried egg, tomatoes, mushrooms, bacon and toast Lunch: salmon salad and ww wrap Dinner: low fat sausage and bean casserole and small jacket. Dessert: activia creamy lemon yogurt Treat: 2 x jaffa cakes
  21. firfenwen

    Christmas 8 Week Challenge

    Dan, its good to know I'm not alone in the switching thing! I'm going to stick to it rigidly too from the personal cal allowance part as the 1200 cal part is torture for me at over 19 stone! I too do it alone. The class near me is at a time I can't get to so I subscribe to the mag, watch the...
  22. firfenwen

    Will succeed with RC

    I think a food diary will be really useful here for others to see. In fact I think I will start one too. I'm struggling to get back on track after switching from sw so hopefully this will help!
  23. firfenwen

    Christmas 8 Week Challenge

    Hi, can I join? I've found my way back here again after messing around for so long and with so many different diets. I've got to stop switching every three hours as I'm getting no where! I'm aiming for 10lb for Christmas. I know that's not a lot for someone of my size, but I have...
  24. firfenwen

    RC sauces!

    Just received the new magazine and see that there are new ready made sauces available to buy. Has anyone tried them yet? Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  25. firfenwen

    It has taken me..

    I've got no tips I'm afraid, but just wanted to say you are not alone. I too have had a shocker today. Why do we do it to ourselves? I was in a rush this morning and didn't weight my all bran and didn't have super free with it. That silly little thing spurred me to think that I had spoiled the...
  26. firfenwen

    New Quorn Products...SYNS anyone???

    No sorry, I was looking for that too. There is nothing on syns online. I noticed both are on offer in tesco at the moment too - £1.50 a bag. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  27. firfenwen

    Rejoin x 5

    Well I did it! I rejoined from scratch and its going to be a really good group, and there were loads of people rejoining! Nice to see people of all ages and backgrounds - even met a real life Minimins user! (Hi Hun, see you Monday!) Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  28. firfenwen

    Slimming World Magazine - Nov/Dec 2012....NEWS :D

    You look stunning, love the colour of the dress too! Well done, and enjoy the attention! X Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  29. firfenwen

    Rejoin x 5

    I've been messing around for a long time now and in the past year I have joined SW 5 times, Rosemary Conley twice, WW 3 times and read numerous books etc at home. Apart from costing me a fortune this is crazy behaviour. I've decided to just choose one and stick with it. I've decided on SW as I...
  30. firfenwen

    Weekly weigh in thread

    Well chuffed! Lost 7lb this week! However, since weigh in I've been dreadful - take outs, butter, chocolate etc etc its like I'm trying to jeopardize myself.
  31. firfenwen

    Mix2max

    Does anyone remember the mix2max plan that was with the Success Express plan in that separate leaflet? I seem to have lost mine, but I really enjoyed doing this on those days I was busy at work and needed two HEx B. Is it choose green or original at each meal. Count the higher syn value. Eat...
  32. firfenwen

    Extra Easy newbie

    Sorry I haven't got the advice you are looking for as I'm still not managing to get my act together and I too have about ten stone to lose. Just wanted to say good luck in your journey and SW us a great plan for weight loss and health. Look forward to hearing about your success! Sent from my...
  33. firfenwen

    Toddlers

    Thanks for your replies folks. It does make sense that he eats healthy and it will make it easier all round. That's the trouble I had with CC or others, it was too easy to pick up overly processed and salty foods and cooking sauces.
  34. firfenwen

    Toddlers

    I've been messing around for a long time now and have decided to come back to SW as I was hungry or not learning any healthy habits elsewhere. Anyway, one of the biggest downfalls I have had is having to cook separately for me and my toddler. He is a bit of a fussy eater but he eats healthily...
  35. firfenwen

    Chicken Korma a la Hairy Bikers

    Thanks for this, may try this tomorrow! Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  36. firfenwen

    Im going to lose 10 stone!

    Haven't been online for a while, but I'm finally back. It's been a hard week with bad things happening in my personal life. All sorted now so can concentrate on this! My weight has stayed the same despite not following any plan for a couple of weeks. I have however been eating loads more home...
  37. firfenwen

    Im going to lose 10 stone!

    Ok, so the last day has been a complete write off. I'm not sure what happened but I ended up in a binge. I think I left it too long between meals and I need to have more of a snack between lunch and evening. Anyway, keep on with this, back to it tomorrow - going to try Hairy Dieters lasagne at...
  38. firfenwen

    Low fat dessert or treat under 100 calories and under 5% fat rule

    I think the tesco value chocolate mousses are under the hundred cals. I know they are 2.8% fat or something similar. They are surprisingly chocolatey and feel quite indulgent and at only 28p for four its a bargain! Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  39. firfenwen

    Why is RC now all about calories?

    I find that if I have sensible portions as RC promotes and stick to the 5% rule then the calories naturally look after themselves. I know I have loads to lose but find that if I concentrate on these elements rather than getting hung up on counting every calorie then my calorie consumption is...
  40. firfenwen

    Does the 5% rule apply to all recipies in RC's books?

    Rosemary answered this question herself in a recent magazine I remember reading - I'm sure it was something to with the fat percentage of the whole meal when served with it accompaniments. I will dig out the magazine and write what she said. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  41. firfenwen

    How do I 'fatten' up meals?

    Odd question I know, but I read that toddlers shouldn't be given the low fat high fibre foods that we eat because there are not enough nutrients in them for the quantities they eat. So bearing this in mind and the fact that I am not going to be making or buying two different meals each day how...
  42. firfenwen

    Weekly weigh in thread

    Wow! Brilliant losses this week, well done folks! Very inspiring for me as I'm back to week one after a while with SW and getting fed up with not being able to have cereal for brekkie then sandwich for lunch if I wanted to stay on extra easy plan. Back to the tried and tested RC for me! Sent...
  43. firfenwen

    Hurray, at last we have our own section, introductions please

    I'm also at home at the moment as the class near me falls at my little one's bedtime and it turned out way too stressy to rush to class. It's a shame really as I like the exercise and the instructor is really lovely. Sent from my iPad using MiniMins
  44. firfenwen

    Im going to lose 10 stone!

    Thanks for the advice, I'm going to try snacks today to see if it will help reduce portions at main meals. I'm not a big fruit lover so may choose something different - this morning I had ryvita spread with a bit of marmalade. Took quite a lot of effort not to eat more though! Will post...
  45. firfenwen

    Im going to lose 10 stone!

    Here is a brand new sparkly diary to hopefully keep on track. I'm taking small steps at a time to hopefully avoid the binge and starve cycle I've been stuck for about ten years! I'm starting out at almost my heaviest - ( I don't know how to alter my profile here, but I am nearing 20 stone now)...
  46. firfenwen

    Hurray, at last we have our own section, introductions please

    I'm changing over to RC again after an unsuccessful while away. I have about ten stone to lose which sounds impossible at the moment, but if it's going to happen I've discovered that only the low fat way is going to work for me! Good luck all, let's hope it gets really busy here! Sent from...
  47. firfenwen

    Online or at home?

    I've done both in the past and both have pros and cons. The online has a really good set of resources and articles to read. The forums are also pretty good and the support from the 'team' is excellent. However I think it's quite expensive and the online calorie counter/ diary is bad. The at...
  48. firfenwen

    I'm going to lose 10 stone!

    Finding it a bit tough today as eating hasn't been normal as I've been out and about again. Today has been a red day - strange really as red and green never worked for me before as they never seemed to fit in with life! Breakfast Banana and yogurt Lunch 3 egg omelette with mushrooms...
  49. firfenwen

    I'm going to lose 10 stone!

    Day 2 and it's been a really tricky day as I haven't been at home to cook two of the meals today. I know I've gone over syns, but I certainly know what I've done wrong so I can try to p,an and avoid the same situation in future... Today was a Green day. Breakfast Beans 2 x slices of toast (2x...
  50. firfenwen

    I'm going to lose 10 stone!

    Ok, I've decided that it's time to stop messing around and actually do this and lose the weight I've been meaning to for the last 3 years! I'm probably the heaviest I have ever been and despite being a SW member throughout I have gained weight and not lost. So I have decided to keep a public...
  51. firfenwen

    cola jelly cube sweet found some other childhood flavours

    I have the sherbet lemon flavour, it tastes a bit like washing up liquid! What's the fruit salad like?
  52. firfenwen

    would you join class with half stone to lose?

    Just go for it! I have ten stone to lose and that is affecting my life. You have half a stone to lose and that is affecting your life. It's a personal journey no matter what the actual numbers say. We are all in the same boat, and losing weight is hard no matter how much we have to lose. Good luck!
  53. firfenwen

    19 stone to 18?

    Hi all, I'm coming to join in. I'm restarting again and now weigh 19 stone 10lb. Can't believe how much I have put on since last at group, worst thing is I didn't really notice it. Good luck all, here's to a good loss this week x
  54. firfenwen

    Not sure what to do to motivate myself better..

    I'm totally in the same boat and can't decide between CC or SW. There are pros and cons for both. I know that the longer I mess around trying to make my mind up I'm not doing either and just getting fatter. I would say that saving cals for junk and booze is perhaps not the healthiest ways to...
  55. firfenwen

    Not sure if its helped but thought id share :)

    How much lemon should I be having each day to make a weight loss difference? I'm going to look like a lemon soon!
  56. firfenwen

    Extra Easy Underactive thyroid and SW anyone had major success?

    I can't help on a personal level, but my work colleague suffers with thyroid problems and also follows EE. She had about 6 stone to lose at the start but only has about a stone and a half left to go. She started SW back last summer so she has done really well. I'm not sure about her meds - will...
  57. firfenwen

    What gets you through??

    I'm not managing to get through at the moment and will soon have my head in gear again, but when I am in the zone I liked things such as carrot sticks dipped into plain yogurt, garlic and chive homemade dip. Syn free and did satisfy that crunch needed. I guess a ryvita or two dipped in would be...
  58. firfenwen

    Happy happy happy! Finally!!!

    Well done you! It does feel good when back on track etc and you have proved that it is well worth it. That's a great loss! X
  59. firfenwen

    Getting started...finding it tricky

    SOS log - thanks for that. Totally forgot about those as I didn't need them last time. I will get on the site straight away. Thank you for your replies folks x
  60. firfenwen

    Getting started...finding it tricky

    That is exactly what I seem to do. I can't stop myself and then have the thought that I may as well start the next day - bit tomorrow never comes. After reading a few more threads, I think I could be being too hard on myself and thinking that if I'm not perfect then what's the point. This is...
  61. firfenwen

    First step to lose 9 stone!

    I'm the heaviest I have ever been and really do not want to put on anymore weight as I will hit that 20 stone mark if I'm not careful. I'm hoping that keeping a food diary here will keep me focused and on the right track. I'm a little unsure of what days I'm going to follow yet but will...
  62. firfenwen

    Extra Easy I love slimming world!

    Wow, those are both amazing losses, and really inspirational for a newbie to SW extra easy like me!
  63. firfenwen

    Getting started...finding it tricky

    Hi all, I joined last week again. I've done SW before I had my son and I lost quite a bit of weight incredibly easy. However, after joining last week I am yet to have a day on plan. For some reason I just can't seem to get going. I have all the day planned out but just can't actually do it and I...
  64. firfenwen

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Hi! Is there room for one more??? I have just come back to SW after a dabble with the new WW plan. Looking forward to eating again!!! This will be my second attempt. I did really well last year, but then fell pregnant so SW went out of the window - it had to when I craved white bread and...
  65. firfenwen

    Syns for Weight Watchers cereal bars

    Hi, Im coming back from the 'dark side' and back to what I know and love (Slimming World). In my moment of madness of joining Weightwatchers to check out the new plan I bought a load of cereal bars. They are the orange, cranberry and raspberry ones. Does anyone know the syns for those? Im...
  66. firfenwen

    Starting Again!

    Thanks folks I appreciate the support. I have decided to go back on Wednesday. I have texted my consultant so already feel a little better about going back. I will see her and ask her to miss me out during Image Therapy if im still feeling a little fragile. I have been shopping today and...
  67. firfenwen

    Starting Again!

    I rejoined SW about 8 weeks ago after having my baby. I originally joined SW to lose weight so that we could have IVF help - well, after losing 3 stone with SW we got pregnant naturally.:cool: Anyway, im now back after having my baby and im really struggling to keep at it. I dont have that...
  68. firfenwen

    Anyone doing 'At Home'?

    Yep! Ive just started doing it at home too (in the last day!). I cant make a club either because I have baby - though I have been to a class in the past. I have sorted out all my old books and im using those, and I bought the book from Amazon. To be perfectly honest there is MORE information in...
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