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You're all doing great everyone! I am still here plodding along. I've now lost a stone, but struggled the last two weeks. Was very much off plan with the holidays over the Bank Holiday weekend and struggled to get back into it. I'm back in it 100% today. But I have my covid jab tomorrow so...

Hope everyone is getting on OK. I've been very hungry yesterday and today. I was even dreaming about fish, chips and gravy last night 😆. Not got on the scales, but I can see and feel a big difference in me now. My face isn't as puffy, my stomach is definitely flatter, my 'tight' jeans are...

@Zeus☺️ do you make your own or is that an exante product? Well done on all the exercise

Well I had my 'official' weekly weigh in today. That two pound gain went, so I'm back to officially two pounds off this week. I'm happy with that. I go between thinking it's not a lot to realising I've lost almost 10 pounds in three weeks. My jeans are looser and I feel so much better in myself...

@Larissa thanks, I'm not letting it get me down by any means. I know if I give up, I'll put on whereas if I stick to it, eventually it will come off. The bars do have slightly more carbs compared to shakes and soups. It's not loads, but I suppose over 3 bars a day it can add up. It it was...

Well, I am p****d off after randomly putting on 2lbs overnight yesterday. 2 flipping pounds?! The only thing I've done differently is have bars and soups. We also did a big walk on Sunday, so I dunno if I was hanging onto any water after that. I'm going back to my shakes for a few days to see...

My parcel of Exante goodies arrived this morning. I used the 100 products for £100 deal seeing as hubby is joining in with me. I had a birthday cake bar and was very pleasantly surprised! Definitely think the bars will be a game changer! I'm feeling really positive about my weight loss right...

I meant to say do you have any recommendations for the bars and soups?! Anything I should avoid?!

Glad to see you're both doing so well @Larissa and @Zeus☺️ I'm still here, plodding along. Not been posting much because of other things going on in my life. But still sticking with the diet. Official weekly result is 2 pounds off which I'm made up with because its TOTM. I always put on...

I'm sure I read somewhere that losses are actually slower if you do a lot of exercise doing a VLCD. Just plodding on here. Still sticking to 1200. I'm down another pound so almost lost half a stone. I definitely feel the difference on the days I'm more active, I definitely need more 'proper'...

@Zeus☺️ that pizza looks nice. It's good to have it as an option. How was gym? I'm looking forward to getting back and doing some exercise. (And having an excuse to leave the house in the evenings). @Larissa that's a good idea about free delivery! I've weighed myself this morning and the...

@Larissa there is no way in hell I am giving up! I am too determined to shift this weight once and for all!

Today I feel a million times better. I had two shakes and then a 'proper' tea. I'll be honest, I didn't count the calories, but I did low carb with meat and veg. I have so much more energy. I'm definitely going to do the 1200 plan this week while I'm off with the kids now. I'll see how it goes...

@Larissa I know that feeling! I was getting sick of us all being stuck inside constantly over the winter, so with lockdown easing and being off this week I've made it my mission to get out most days! I have a feeling my tomorrow my kids will be sick of going out!

@Larissa I didn't know that, thank you. I haven't been going 'all out' but I have been going for afternoon walks out with the kids. So I have been on my feet for a couple of hours at a time. No bloody wonder I'm so exhausted!! I'm off with the kids this week and will probably be going out most...

@Larissa today is day six for me. I've found the evenings hard. It's like my energy gets low and I'm ready for bed by 7pm. I'm wondering if the fresh air and walking doesn't help with that. I'm afraid of having 'proper' food might make it harder to stick with the shakes, but I'll see how I...

Yah, fantastic! Well done. I've stuck to it again today, but I'm not going to lie I found it hard again today. We went out to the park today and someone there had a BBQ. The smell made me so hungry. Do you just have the meal replacements at the moment? I'm having 3 or 4 shakes a day depending...

How was weigh in today Zeus? Yesterday was tough, I was really tired and we'd gone for a big walk in the afternoon. But I stuck with it. Another pound down this morning, so that's 4 pounds in as many days. Happy days. Staying strong today. No chocolate and no roast dinner.

Keep going, it's coming off and that's the main thing. I have to admit, I started exante because I wanted a quick and easy weight loss. I turned 40 last year, I work from home now so am really inactive and I was convinced that nothing would work to lose weight anymore. So I'm pleased with how...

Hiya, hope you're getting on OK with it. I'm similar stats to you. I'm on day four and already about 3 pounds down. I'm the same as you, I find being strict and regimented eating easier to lose weight.

What are the pancakes like? I just bought a load of shakes because they were on an offer so that's all I'm having at the moment.

Thanks Zeus. Definitely think this is easier and quicker than WW. I don't mind being hungry if I'm losing a lot. Going so far today. Had to make eggs and bacon for my kids which was hard. But I stayed strong.

Hiya, can I join in? I've just started exante this week. I'm 3 lbs down already in two days, woo hoo! I have to admit I was really worried about how I'd manage on this. I've done WW and SW before and hated being hungry/feeling deprived. But it's been straightforward so far. I've not felt as...

How about as someone else suggested buying one new outfit. Or could you justify some cheap tops from somewhere like primark or Asda George. Have you been to try any new clothes on at all? When I lost weight in the past my old clothes would feel OK even though they were looser until I actually...

Aim for 10st 7lbs and you can reassess when you get there. You don't have to set a target until you are ready to. Also be realistic about what is comfortable for you and what you can maintain within your lifestyle. My target is 10st 7 and I'm a little bit shorter than you. I have weighed...

Just because it's fat free or sugar free does mean a food will be free. Some fat free yogurts have syns cos they're full of sugar to make them taste better. Things like sugar free jelly also have syns. Like wolf says if in doubt always check the book or online for the syns of something.

I'd say if you're craving chocolate at the end of a long day you're probably not eating enough during the day. I've started eating 4/5 small meals throughout the day. Since doing this I don't binge on sugary stuff in the evening like I used to because I'm not as hungry anymore. I also have...

I did the old red/green plans and personally I think SP days are much more restricted than the old red days. Granted on sp you can have peas, beans etc. But there's fruits like bananas, blueberries etc you could have on a red day but not sp. Also you were still able to have yogurts on the...

How much more do you have to lose? With doing sw previously, it's likely that this time around you're not making as radical changes to how you eat compared to last time. So the loses can be slower. Also ask yourself honestly if you are being 100%. It's easy when you have been doing if...

Red and green have officially been discontinued so there's no information about either of them on the website or in your pack. If you can remember the rules, then I'd just stick to green days. I do it sometimes on days I haven't had any meat so I can have the extra heb.

TOTM can account for unexpected gains etc. Keep at it and hopefully next week you'll have the result you want. I'd also recommend staying to group regardless of how you feel about your weigh in result. This is a conversation you can have with your consultant and they can offer you help and...

Another excellent day today. Feeling much better for an early night last night and I've had a busy day taking my youngest to soft play in the morning and both boys out for a walk in the afternoon. Breakfast 250ml semi skimmed milk hea 3 eggs Sandwich thin heb Half banana Snack Banana...

Food diary for today Breakfast 250ml milk hea 2 slices Bacon 2 eggs Beans 2x Alpen light bars HEB Lunch Turkey breast Stir fry with bean sprouts, carrots, courgette, onion, Sweetcorn, lettuce and pepper Muller light Apple, banana, pear and satsuma Tea Steak Peas Carrots, broccoli and green...

It's been a really positive sw day today. I've been 100% on plan, lunch and dinner were sp style meals with lots of speed. I like doing this, I don't force myself to do full on sp days so I can still have stuff like bananas and yogurts, plus I also don't like fruit or veg with breakfast much...

Sorry I keep hitting post before I'm finished! If you genuinely are concerned about your medication having these side effects on your weight loss, then this is a matter better addressed with your GP.

This is why I'm suggesting it would be more beneficial for us to see your actual food diaries for a few days/weeks if you'd like some help and suggestions from other members. How many calories are you having a day? Are you weighing and measuring to fit in with that?

I do it with my OH. He comes to class with me. He doesn't always stay cos then it would mean having to drag our two kids along as well. But by going to class he at least gets access to the sw website and app which he finds really useful. He also likes our group's Facebook page. The one...

Also do you have plenty of speed foods with every meal. I don't always have the recommended 1/3 with my breakfast, but lunch and dinner are usually 50% speed food veg for me.

Also what weight are you currently and howmuch have you got to lose, because this will effect your losses.

I'd really recommend keeping a diary on here for a couple of weeks for people to see and offer you some help/suggestions with. Just some thoughts on the sample diary you've posted. You've had milk and philadelphia, have these portions been measured fit with one healthy extra 'a' or have they...

Maintained this week which I am mega chuffed with. Am now following it 100% this week, planning on a few SP style meals and aiming to lose 3lbs to get back to my stone. I only have a stone in total I want to lose, so am going to get a six week count down next week after I've been paid and am...

They're 5 syns on the app.

It's not really cheesey. It's kind of like a more bland version of philadelphia cheese. It's not something I would eat plain on it's own. But it works well with fruit and something to sweeten it. It's also a thicker/creamier consistency than most fat free yogurts. It's also a great option for sp...

I ended up picking at crisps last night so another pants night. I really gave myself a talking to this morning. I don't have much to lose until I get to a point I'll be happy with and I just need to stop mucking about otherwise I'll never get there. Back on it today!

I know it wasn't what you were hoping for but a loss is still a loss and well done. My advice is just make sure eat when hungry not just for the sake of it and swap foods for speed foods

We just buy what's on offer, the activia fat free ones are free and nice too. I also really like quark with frozen fruit and a sprinkle of sweetener or sugar if you want to use a syn.

Not too worried I'm over syns today cos I was under yesterday and well the rest of the week has been so pants 3 syns won't change much!!

Today's food, may be adding to it later. But am currently stuffed after dinner! Interesting that once again I'm picking and munching on stuff like crisps etc when I have a small on the go dinner. Definitely feel much better when I eat large, nutritious meals. Breakfast 250ml semi skimmed milk...

Yesterday's food Breakfast 250ml semi skimmed milk Beans 2 eggs 2 bacon medallions Lunch Pork chop Lemon, mint and coriander Cous Cous Broccoli, carrots and green beans Tea Home made burgers using 5% fat mince Wholemeal sandwich thin heb Home made wedges Cheese slice 2.5 syns Ketchup 1 syn...

I have thought about getting one to make my own, but I think I'd get bored pretty quick and give up using it. Why I love frozen veg so much - it's cheap, easy to store and already prepped.

I always make sure I have loads of frozen veg in to add to my meals. I went through a phase of having spiralised veg instead of pasta rice etc. It can be a bit expensive though if you're buying it in rather than doing it yourself. Since oh started doing sw I don't bother cos he won't eat it!

Should say my Porridge was maple syrup and pecan flavour which is why it wasn't my b choice

Yesterday's food Breakfast 250ml semi skimmed milk Hea Porridge 6.5 syns Apple, banana, pear and satsuma Lunch Jacket potato Beans Tomato and cucumber Tea Pork chop Mashed potatoes Carrots, green beans and broccoli Gravy 5 syns Snacks Satsuma Muller light x2 Macaroni cheese mug shot 2 syns

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After getting my stone award before Xmas, I put on 5lbs over Christmas and I've been struggling to get my mojo back since. I've lost 2lbs last week despite not being 100%, but this week so far has gone to ****. My eldest ended up in hospital on Tuesday with a chest infection so I was stress...

I was wondering about these last night. They were saying on the tanoy in Asda they were free on EE.

The thing to ask yourself is are you eating the food because you're genuinely hungry or are you eating it just because you can because it's free. The idea behind sw is to eat free food until you're full and satisfied. Just as an aside, I've noticed your dinner was low on cards and I'm always...

I still do the odd green day. Personally I'd rather have the extra hex on days I don't have any meat.

I put on 5lbs! Had a proper week off plan. I enjoyed it, but back on it now! I'm back in work now and working over the new year so no booze for me and it's much easier to stick to while I'm back in my usual routine.

I definitely find it easier avoiding chocolate etc when I'm not hungry. I fill up on lots of free foods and make sure I've always got plenty of things to make quick and easy when I get hungry. I'm lucky cos it's hubby and I with the kids, and hubby is also doing SW along with me. So we've not...

Another 2lbs off this week, stone off in total!

Today's food 250ml semi skimmed milk Breakfast Beans 2 eggs Lunch Jacket potato Beans Cheese slice 2.5 syns Tomato, pepper and cucumber 3 quality Street 7.5 syns Tea Sandwich thin heb 2 slices bacon 1 egg Dinner Tomato mug shot Banana, pear, 2 satsumas WW yogurt Quality Street 2.5 syns...

Yesterday's food, slightly over syns, planning on eating things a bit more filling today. I also definitely needed those chocolates after a mad shift in work! Full moon at work! Breakfast 250ml semi skimmed milk 2 asda low fat sausages 1 syn 2 eggs Snack - multipack quavers bag 4.5 syns...

Just wanted to say it's probably a bit late now, but my hubby has lost 9.5lbs in his firsttwo weeks aand he's made up he joined before Xmas. It's helped us both plan for a more sensible Christmas.

Thanks mini, have 2 lbs to lose to get my stone award so am determined to get it next week. Hubby has lost 9.5 lbs already in two weeks, he got slimmer of the week this week too! He's also pushing to get his stone award before Christmas. Nice to have him egging me on! This week will be a bit...

3.5lbs off this week whoop whoop!

Thanks mini, you're right it's made a huge difference to how I'm seeing my weight loss now and it has got me focused again. The good thing is, I don't have to stay there if I change my mind.

I've also decided these last few days to set my target at 10st 7lbs. This is above my healthy BMI and probably equates to around a size 12 for me. I probably could lose more, but I just thought to myself I don't really want to. I was this weight/size before having my kids and generally happy at...

Not been updating here for a while. I feel like I'm doing well on plan and crap at the same time. With OH doing SW as well it's brilliant cos there's nothing crap or tempting in the house anymore. I'm also eating 'on plan' foods without really having to think about it too hard. The only issue...

If you're feeling poorly, it's probably best to eat more and lots of stodgy food to keep your energy levels up. That's probably what's gone wrong this weekend. When I feel pants, stuff like beans on toast or a jacket potato makes me feel better. Plus it's quick to make in the microwave. If all I...

Brilliant well done

It's one of those things, you could still lose, you may not. Fingers crossed for you at weigh in tonight. But even if you don't lose, you know why and know it's something probably best avoided in the future.

I'm also back in work on the 28th working evenings right through until new years day, so I reckon after the Xmas bank holidays I'll be fine!

Hubby and I are both doing sw together and are planning on a relatively sw friendly Xmas. It can totally be done. Last year I wasn't doing SW, but I didn't go mad at Christmas and stayed the same weight over the Christmas period as a result. There's so much stuff people buy and eat needlessly...

Just put on a pair of work trousers I haven't worn in a few months. They were so tight I couldn't comfortably sit down in them! Now they feel much more comfy. Whoop whoop!

Well, I was not in a positive mood about work yesterday! I am just finding everything a lot right now and Christmas is just adding one more spinning plate for me! Thankfully I've worked out a solution to my working dinner problems, which is have a more filling butty before work! So bloody...

I joined in the middle of October and have already lost 10lbs. Hubby has just joined with me this week! Christmas doesn't have to mean an enormous weight gain. We've planned a relatively sw friendly Xmas, but at the same time are realistic that we probably won't be 100% on plan.

I've been thinking a lot about why I'm struggling this week and I really think it's cos of work/my routine. I work part-time and do 2 shifts one week, 5 the next. My two day week is fine, but just feel like my 5day week is so stressful. My eldest goes to nursery rotating weeks too and he does...

Really struggling today. Got a cold starting and just want comfort food. Also had just bolognese and veggies for lunch and have found I'm really craving sinful stuff as a result. Definitely going to be eating more carbs every meal!!

There's another post in the main section I've seen from a lady with thyroid issues whose had great losses. Good luck, I'm sure you'll be fine

I am made up with my loss thanks. It's been the boost I've needed after a few pants weeks. Having hubby doing sw has been good so far. He's making a real effort with it and it makes it easier for me cos there's less crap in the house to be tempted by. It also makes meal times so much easier...

Haven't updated here with my food for ages , but have been keeping track on my phone and it's working. Lost 4lbs this week, got my half stone award finally and slimmer of the week! Absolutely made up! Think it's worked better having less SP type days and more carbs. I'm more satisfied with my...

Also wanted to say, about a year ago I read a really good book called intuitive eating which was really helpful about eating only what I need. I'd really recommend ir

I've done both ww and sw and lost weight on both. I prefer sw because it is based on healthy eating rather than a diet. You can still eat out and syn your foods if you want. Also if you choose meals out based around the free foods you can't go too far wrong. As for it not working and your...

Given that you don't have a large amount of weight to lose (from looking at your stats), I don't think losing 6 pounds a week is something that will continue. 3lbs a week is a brilliant loss. Personally I wouldn't recommend changing anything because it is still Working.

Jules. Sorry just realised I never replied to you! It's not easy cooking with the little ones all the time. It's a bit easier with my eldest now, he likes sitting in the kitchen with me and will help chop up stuff etc. My youngest is a nightmare though, he doesn't want to sit in the highchair...

I'm so rubbish about updating this! Keep thinking I'll write up a proper update when I get a moment and never do! Feel really positive this week. Feel like I've just stopped overthinking it and just got on with eating what I enjoy. And it's working! The Hifi light bars have helped keep my syns...

First of all, give yourself a break over what's happened. By telling yourself things like 'should have stuck to it' and 'should have lost more by now' is probably going to make you feel even worse about the situation and not motivate you to keep going. You've done well losing those 5lbs and...

Also I look at SW as a lifestyle change for good rather than a diet. I know I'd never be able to keep at it without any syns. I know I can lose weight AND enjoy 'treats', so why not?!

Personally I'd say start having the full amount. If you start too low you leave yourself with nothing to change if your loses slow down later on. Also the danger is if you don't have any, you could end up deprived and going off plan. It doesn't have to be on 'junk'. I use mine on things like...

Yesterdays food 250 ml semi skimmed milk Breakfast 2 eggs Sandwich thin heb Ketchup 1 syn Muller light chocolate and black cherry 1.5 syns 2 Hifi light bars 6 syns Lunch Roast potatoes Salmon Carrots broccoli and green beans Muller light chocolate sprinkles Tea Chicken breast Bacon Tomato...

Today's food 250ml semi skimmed milk Breakfast Porridge 40g heb Quark Frozen mixed berries Sugar 1 syn Hi fi bar 3 syns Banana Lunch Jacket potato Baked beans Carrots broccoli and green beans Muller light chocolate and black cherry 1.5 syns Pear, Apple Dinner Chicken breast Roast potatoes...

It's doable to still have a drink on sw if you want, it's just a matter of deciding what you want to spend your syns on.

Pretty much anything can be frozen! I've done stuff like Lasagne Cannelloni (cheesey and with beef) Pulled Pork (can be as spicey as you like, also works with Gammon or beef) Chilli Bolognese Soups Curry Meatballs in Tomato sauce

Thanks whatkatiedid, nice to think I have been helping people with my diary. I do try to vary things. I do really enjoy cooking, it's just not always easy with the little ones and working evenings. Batch cooking really makes things easier, and more economical. Plus I love my slow cooker.

Went to class this week and stayed the same which I'm amazed about! Time to start fresh and get back on it!

Well done on the weight loss excellent result!

Hi Lotte, really appreciate your kind words. I'm not really feeling like I'm doing well right now. I feel like it's just been a hard slog the last few weeks. It has been totally mental and I've let myself get bogged down in negative thoughts. I was about a stone lighter than I am in the summer...

If you use the app or online to search for a product, it will tell you if it's a healthy extra as well as giving the syn value

Yesterdays food 250ml semi skimmed milk Breakfast Bacon Egg Sandwich thin heb Ketchup 1 syn WW yogurt Lunch Pork bolognese 2 syns Cauliflower rice Broccoli carrots and Cauliflower veg bag Yogurt Wotsits 5 syns Tea Sandwich thin 5 syns Light mayo 3 syns Ham Banana Apple Pear Dinner Ham...

Well done on the jeans! Hope you're feeling better now. Don't worry about what the scales say because of it. You know why and it's obviously working cos of your nsv!

Yesterdays food 250ml milk Hea Breakfast 2 eggs 2 Bacon Wholemeal bread Heb Spread 3 syns ww yogurt Lunch BBQ pulled Gammon 1 syn Cauliflower rice Broccoli carrots and Cauliflower veg bag Yogurt Tea Sandwich thin 5 syns Light mayo 3 syns Ham Banana Apple Pear Dinner Ham Tomatos Peppers...

I've been awol from this for a while! My little sulk did end up getting the better of me last week. I ended up putting half a pound back on. Never mind. It's taught me a few lessons. I always seem to do better when I have my meals somewhat planned in advance, so I cracked on with some batch...

Feeling much better today. Knowing that I still stuck to plan even when feeling sorry for myself has given me a huge boost. Really hoping for a good loss this week!

Today's food 250ml semi skimmed milk hea Breakfast 2 eggs 2 sw sausages Petit filous 1.5 syns Snacks 2 Alpen light cherry bakewell heb Lunch Veggie chilli 2 syns Courgette noodles Tomato Pepper and cucumber Raspberries and blueberries Quark Sugar 1 syn Snack Banana Apple Pear Dinner Bbq...

In a funny old mood today, started thinking about how much I want to lose and it feels very overwhelming. Initially I set out aimingto get to between 8-9 stone, which means losing 3-4 stone. I just feel like it will take forever. I don't know what I'm complaining about though, the time will pass...

Hope you did ok at weigh in! Oh no hope everything is back up and running after the powecut! Glad the kids enjoyed it. Guess it probably is easier having the order boys to help out with the little ones. My two are both still little, eldest is 3 and a half and youngest is 18 months, so they...

Yesterdays food 250ml milk Hea Breakfast 1Sw sausage 1 Egg Beans Yogurt Snack Banana Apple Pear Alpen light cherry bakewell 1/2 heb Lunch Veggie chilli 2 syns Cauliflower cous cous Carrot broccoli and Cauliflower veg bag Yogurt Snack Alpen light cherry bakewell 1/2 heb Tea BBQ pulled...

I end up eating about 4 meals a day! Cos I eat with my kids and they're both still little, I tend to have breakfast about 7/8 lunch about 12/1, tea at 5 and then the nights I'm working I get in at 11 and am starving! I think that's what's different this week, cos I'm not working my timings are...

Not really intentionally. I think with doing sp days last week I'm still in that kind of mentality. Which is good in one way, but I do think I need something with more carbs in it for breakfast. The days I have porridge or beans with breakfast aren't nearly so bad.

OMG. Did I read that right, you've had 7 kids ?! I thought two was hard work. Well done on going to class through your pregnancy though, bet that made such a difference. I really wish I'd done that when I was pregnant with my youngest. I just ate for Britain with him and had a crap pregnancy as...

Todays food 250 ml semi skimmed milk hea Breakfast 2 sw sausages 2 eggs scrambled WW yogurt Lunch 2 Sandwich thins heb and 5 syns Ham Mayo 4 syns Home made speed veg soup Yogurt Tea Beef steak Tomatos, pepper and cucumber Yogurt Snacks Banana Apple Pear Grapes 4 belvita 10 syns

Thanks, I'm just focusing on losing each week and not worrying about how much I lose. Today has been a bit tough, not too bad food wise, but I've felt really grumpy and light headed. Like I need more carbs. I think tomorrow I'll have to make sure I have more. I never got out for a walk today, I...

It's nice to have the little boost. I think I'll probably try a couple every week. I really liked having things like courgette spaghetti, Cauliflower rice and butternut squash noodles instead of carbs with my usual meals.

You get 1hea on SP days and 2Heb. It's recommended to only do a few SP days a week to boost your weight loss. I did 3 last week after two days off plan and lost half a pound when I probably would have gained otherwise.

You could still do red/green days if you remember what's free on which day. There's people in my group who still do the old plans. There is also the new SP plan which is very similar to the old red days and success express if you ever did that.

Thanks timeforchange, I'll have a look at that. My slow cooker has hardly been used in ages and I've been doing loads in it since being at SW! I lost half a pound tonight. On one hand I'm gutted cos I didn't get my half a stone award. On the other I'm made up to have had a loss after eating my...

This last week, I've been doing lots of batch cooking and have found planning and preparing my meals in advance has been a huge help. With two young boys and working in the evening, anything that saves me time is a bonus! I've done a big batch of speed veg soup in the slow cooker, and have magic...

I've been doing sw for the last two weeks, and have so far lost 6lbs. I thought I might as well do a diary on here to hold myself accountable and keep track of all my ramblings. I'm no stranger to sw and weight loss. I was a member of sw a long time ago when it was red/green days. In the last...

Kingsmill Sandwich thins count as a Heb. Home made soup in a thermos is a really good idea

I still use things like stock, spices and dressings on SP days. I would check your book on cottage cheese cos I'm not certain on that. I do know quark is a protein food. I've just done three days of SP and really enjoyed it. Just be organised with your food is my tip.

As far as I know there's no awards like slimmer of the week or slimmer of the month online. IMO their online service is pretty lacking compared to things like weight watchers, especially when it costs the same as going to meetings. They're basically trying to push people into meetings which is...

I was on sertraline for almost a year after I had my first baby and lost almost two stone in that time, not with slimming world though.I know it did disturb my sleep and I definitely eat more when I'm tired!!

I've stayed the same this week which I am actually quite pleased about. It means I've actually been the same weight for about a month. Even including Christmas! I'm only really used to my weight yo-yoing so it's niceto mmaintain. I also have a good idea now of how much i can eat to maintain. I...

Bianx the only thing that I've found to help is caffeine! Lots of caffeine!! Also having something sweet every day does help. I try to have healthier sweet things like yogurts and fruit rather than just having lots of chocolate all the time

I'm still here, just plodding along. Not really had much chance to stop and come on here between looking after the kids in the day and working in the evening. Tiredness is a killer and I am finding I'm craving more sweet things because of it. Still keeping within my calories and getting my steps...

I'm exhausted tonight after work! First day back since the new year and found it difficult working out how best to spread my calories across the day. On a work day I usually like to eat four small meals, I can have four decent meals with 2000 cals but I have to make sure there's room for...

How's it going with the fasting solange?

Hi Tiamaria, hope it's going well for you! I'm sure that Christmas gain will come off easily and don't beat yourself up over it.

Bianx, it was horrible at the time. I work in the public sector so unfortunately it's something that you just have to get used to currently. It was only about 3 years ago my job had been merged with another one and I'd had to move to a different office! I have been lucky, being on maternity...

Well done on the run Bianx. I used to do a lot of running before I had my kids. Now I can't be bothered with it between finding someone to have the boys and work! Hope you enjoyed something with those extra left over calories! Tiamaria, I just do as much walking as I can during the day. I am...

Brilliant loss! Well done in such a short amount of time.

Hiya Bianx I'm just starting out back with calorie counting here too. I have the same attitude, eat what I want but in smaller portions and refuse to feel guilty for any of it! Hope you enjoy it on here!!

Thanks frankenstien, how are you getting on with your own weight loss? I'm really pleased with myself because I've actually been able to maintain my weight over Christmas and new year! This is totally new for me, usually I binge and eat every thing in sight. This is why I'm starting slowly with...

Sorry hit send too early! I'm currently just under 12st. After a few months of not losing anything while getting back to work, I'm now focusing back on my weight. I'm working on this very slowly, I'm planning on it taking the year to get where I want to be. This month I'm focusing on getting...

Well here I am, 2016 and back on minimins! I'm Caroline, I'm 35. I live in North Wales with my husband and two beautiful boys. 2015 was an absolute whirlwind for me, I was 20 weeks pregnant this time last year. I got made redundant six weeks before I went on maternity leave, then redeployed...

6lbs on holiday is nothing! We went Egypt last year and despite having a bad belly constantly for two weeks I still managed to put on 10lbs. Must have been all the danish pastries for breakfast!

Thanks very much everyone for the kind words. It's quite funny to think I'll be doing this with everyone out there watching! But I think it will be a good thing. Rumbletummy, I live in Deeside (not far over the border), which probably isn't the sort of area you'd want to go on a caravan holiday...

Ok, so I thought I'd start my own diary/blog type thing to help me with what is probably one of the biggest challenges I've faced in my life. For most of my adult life I have been on a diet, striving to get to my perfect weight/size. I was there on a few occasions briefly and I have spent a...

Rkmriddell, thanks for that. I feel the same, I don't think the type of food I eat will change greatly, mainly my portions will be smaller. I do find with SW I can get into the habit of eating somethings for the sake of it, especially with HEXs, I might end up having an extra slice of bread, or...

Thanks for the replies everyone. I think with me it's all in my mind - having done WW before I feel better for having a limit each day, it makes me feel more in control. I won't lie, I do like the thought of being able to sneak in the odd ready meal and pre-packaged item as well! I also feel I...

I'd really appreciate advice from anyone who used to do SW and is now doing Propoints. I did WW years ago on the old points and got to goal, but I really struggled to maintain it as I found I was always hungry. This was why I chose SW this time around, so I could eat 'unlimited' :rolleyes...

I'm starting to notice a little difference, mainly in my stomach. Whenever I diet, my stomach is the first place I notice it. I've been on plan about 2.5 weeks, but its only really been in this last week I've felt a difference in my shape. The first couple of weeks are hard but stick with it...

No idea on the BMI for your height, however, I just wanted to say don't get too hung up on your BMI. Its a good guide, but tbh a look in the mirror will tell you where you want to be. When I did WW you couldn't get to target if you weren't within your healthy BMI range. For me this meant I...

Just wanted to say that you have done amazingly well and are a true inspiration. You've shown me what can be achieved by just sticking with it.

The best workout I ever had was a cindy crawford one I had on video it was that long ago!! Just found it on DVD on Play.com for £2.99 bargain! I like the Davina ones for resistence work and toning. I had 30 day shred which I saw good results on, but I only liked the first part of it. I...

Hi Eating Glitter, I work shifts and can find it difficult with breakfasts and lunches. Most days I make my lunch the night before while I make my tea. I tend to make myself a massive salad with either chicken, turkey, pasta, cous cous, prawns, noodles, ham etc. I keep loads of fat free super...

I know my consultant has advised against it because it can encourage bingeing, but she does also say that if it helps you through and you're losing each week then stick with it. The last couple of weeks I've been sticking to 10ish syns a day, but am experimenting this week with saving my syns...

Hi Chips, I know how you feel, at my second WI I stayed the same having lost in my first week and I was absolutely gutted! I actually felt like I had lost weight (bit trimmer round the tum) and was feeling a lot healthier for eating better. I know you've decided to do a food diary on here for...

Personally, I think you need to have a long hard look at where you are right now and decide if you will be happy there. I previously went to WW and set my goal weight ridiculously low. I reached a point where I was pretty happy with my size, but I kept pushing myself to get to my goal. I think...

I only started following SW from home at the weekend. I did think about joining a class, but my local one is on a Monday, which I didn't think was much good so close to loads of Bank Holidays. I think its an excellent time to start. Its only a couple of weeks until christmas but in that time you...