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  1. *Josie*

    What have you just eaten??

    SW chicken dhansak and bombay potatoes (out of curry recipe book, just swapped lamb for chicken in the dhansak recipe) and plain rice :) Really yum! I only had 71g chicken as a HEB as doing a green day but the lentil sauce was luvverly ;)
  2. *Josie*

    What have you just eaten??

    For breakfast I just had: Bacon, baked beans, tomato, eggs fried in fry lite and mushrooms :) I'm so full I can't move lol!
  3. *Josie*

    Slimming World Quiche

    This is a great idea, as you said it would be good for entertaining/buffets/barbeques etc :)
  4. *Josie*

    What have you just eaten??

    Summer vegetable and blue cheese bake from the newest SW magazine :) I couldnt find any 'Laughing cow deli light with blue cheese' although it sounds really good! ...so I just made 'vegetable bake' which made it syn free! I had it on its own and it was gorgeous (I love roasted veg, it has...
  5. *Josie*

    piccies of my pets!

    Oh wow, lovely dogs!! And lovely pufferfish too lol! I have a retired racing greyhound and also foster from the retired greyhound trust, our second foster furbaby has just gone to his forever home and we are awaiting our third :) I love fostering, it feels like our family can make more of a...
  6. *Josie*

    Anyone in the 11 stone bracket want support to get down to the 10s?

    Could I join you please? I have recently got into the '11's' and am now 11 stone 11lb! I haven't been in the '10's' since I was 13 or 14 yrs old so would be great to get there!! :)
  7. *Josie*

    Anyone up for a marvellous May challenge?

    Sorry not been updating, but I have lost 3lb so far this month :) Aislingb - 8lbs (0lbs lost - 8 lbs to go) Alilou21 - 6lbs (3lbs lost - 3lbs to go) Athens -7lbs (6lbs lost - 1 lbs to go) Babybuffy84 - 6lbs (0lbs lost - 6lbs to go) Beki - 10lb (3.5lb lost - 6.5lb to go) Berniegray242 - 7lbd...
  8. *Josie*

    What have you just eaten??

    I just had an M&S Fat Free vanilla with chocolate sprinkles yogurt which was very nice! Then I found out it was 2 syns :( Never mind, I only bought 1 ;)
  9. *Josie*

    Anyone up for a marvellous May challenge?

    Good luck Charlotte :D xx
  10. *Josie*

    What have you just eaten??

    Wow lots of people eating cream eggs :D I have been picking at the kids Easter eggs all day so have probably gone over my syns just with that :( Just ate an SW lasagne for dinner with salad and now about to have a session on the Wii Fit ;)
  11. *Josie*

    Anyone up for a marvellous May challenge?

    Please could I join? :) aislingb - 8lbs (0lbs lost - 8 lbs to go) Babybuffy84 - 6lbs (0lbs lost - 6lbs to go) Berniegray242 - 7lbd (0lbs lost - 7 lbs to go) Charlies_mummy - 8lb (0lbs lost - 8lbs to go) Cindersmcphee - 8lb (0 lost - 8lbs to go) Clareel - 5lb (0lb lost - 5lb to go) Cleogin -...
  12. *Josie*

    What have you just eaten??

    I made Lamb Dhansak from the Oct 2010 SW mag and very nice it was too! :D
  13. *Josie*

    Monday weigh in

    Lost 2lb this week and got my 1.5stone sticker :D Very pleased!!
  14. *Josie*

    April Challenge Anyone?

    Oops :o Have edited my post, I hadn't met my target after all! Never mind, theres always next week :D
  15. *Josie*

    April Challenge Anyone?

    Lost 2lb this week :D I'v almost met my target, only 1lb to aim for by next week ;) Aislingb 9 lbs ( 2.5 lbs to go 6.5 lost) alwyn 7lbs (lbs to go, lbs lost) Amandaj 8 lbs (2lbs to go, 6lbs lost) Ammsas 6lb (3lb to go 3lb lost) Anna_vixen 7lbs (7lbs to go - 0lbs lost) Bebe_Butters 9lb (4.5lbs...
  16. *Josie*

    What have you just eaten??

    Beef savoury rice with quorn mince and onions fried in fry lite, a simple but effective meal ;) lol
  17. *Josie*

    What have you just eaten??

    A jacket potato with Asda chickpea dhal and salad followed by a sharon fruit, yummy :)
  18. *Josie*

    What have you just eaten??

    That sounds like a nice idea for Summer, thanks :)
  19. *Josie*

    What have you just eaten??

    I just had pasta with butternut squash and leeks, was rather good :)
  20. *Josie*

    April Challenge Anyone?

    Updated for you Melissa :) Well done on your lb off! aislingb 9 lbs ( 4.5 lbs to go 4.5 lost) alwyn 7lbs (lbs to go, lbs lost) Amandaj 8 lbs (lbs to go, lbs lost) Ammsas 6lb (25lb to go 25lb lost) Anna_vixen 7lbs (7lbs to go - 0lbs lost) Bebe_Butters 9lb (8lbs to go - 1lb lost) Berniegray242...
  21. *Josie*

    April Challenge Anyone?

    Well done Caroline, what a fab week! :D Have added you below Bernie I lost 1.5lb this week :) aislingb 9 lbs ( lbs to go 0 lost) alwyn 7lbs (lbs to go, lbs lost) Amandaj 8 lbs (lbs to go, lbs lost) Anna_vixen 7lbs (7lbs to go - 0lbs lost) Berniegray242 (7lb to go - 0lb lost) Billybolly 8ls...
  22. *Josie*

    Monday weigh in

    Well done everybody on great losses :D I lost 1.5lb this week after being very good all week and turning down lots of chocolate over the weekend!
  23. *Josie*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    I'm improvising with an aubergine curry recipe to make it SW friendly, along with beef savoury rice and green beans Might have an Asda banana mousse after for 3 syns, bought 6 for the kids butty boxes, I'm sure they won't miss one ;)
  24. *Josie*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    I'm having leftover chicken dhansak tonight (I'm sure it will taste even better after a day marinading in the fridge :D) with SW chips and carrots
  25. *Josie*

    Who's with me!!

    I'm with you!! :D I'm determined to have a great week this week and lose 2lb at least to get my club 10! Isn't it sad what we'll do for a sticker lol ;)
  26. *Josie*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    I made chicken dhansak and served it with rice and veg, was really yum! I got the recipe off this forum ;) So full up now I feel like I've had a takeaway! http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-recipes/146275-low-syn-could-no-syn-dhansak-sauce.html#post3431505
  27. *Josie*

    Low syn (could be no syn!) dhansak sauce

    Sorry to reply on an old thread but I really think this needs bumping ;) I just made this for tea and it was really good :p I made it with chicken and served it with rice (and veg for my 1/3 EE), it served 4 generously, will definitely be making it again thanks for the recipe! :D
  28. *Josie*

    April Challenge Anyone?

    I'd like to join please, not lost much the last 2 months and I really want to go for it this month :D aislingb 9 lbs ( lbs to go lbs lost) alwyn 7lbs (lbs to go, lbs lost) Billybolly 8ls (lbs to go-lbs lost) Cakey 8lb (lbs to go - lbs lost) Caroline82 5lbs (lbs to go ~ lbs lost) chunkymonkee...
  29. *Josie*

    The FlabFighters! - March Challenge :D

    Lost 1.5lb this week which brings my March total to 2.5lb :( 10st10lbs - 6lbs to lose ~ 3lbs lost Susienoz - 5lbs to lose Kirstabubble - Stay at target - 3lbs to lose Belfastbabybear - 7.5lbs to lose ~ 1.5lb lost Nymple - 7lbs to lose ~ 1lb lost elb4160 - 2.5lbs to lose ~ 4.5lbs lost...
  30. *Josie*

    Monday weigh in

    Lost 1.5lb this week :D Well done everyone on fantastic losses! x
  31. *Josie*

    where is everyone from??!!

    I'm from Shropshire but 6 months ago moved across the border to near Wrexham, North Wales :D
  32. *Josie*

    a list of SW Approved Butchers

    Lewis's farm shop near Wrexham do amazing syn-free garlic sausages and pork sausages along with lots of other meats and fresh veg ;) Well worth a visit if anyone is nearby! Lewis's Farm Shop - A great farm shop close to Wrexham with wonderful produce Brook Cottage Eyton Wrexham LL13 0SW
  33. *Josie*

    Monday weigh in

    Well done everyone :D I lost 2.5lb this week, which kind of makes up for the gains in the past 2 weeks!
  34. *Josie*

    The FlabFighters! - March Challenge :D

    Lost 2.5lb this week, kind of makes up for gains in past 2 weeks! :) 10st10lbs - 6lbs to lose ~ 3lbs lost Susienoz - 5lbs to lose Kirstabubble - 2lbs to lose to stay near to target Belfastbabybear - 7.5lbs to lose ~ 1lb lost Nymple - 7lbs to lose, 1 lb lost elb4160 - 4.5lbs lost ~ 2.5lbs to...
  35. *Josie*

    Josie's food diary

    Wed 16th March Extra Easy Breakfast: Brown roll HEB, bacon, egg fried in fry-lite, 1 tbsp brown sauce 1syn Lunch: Jacket potato with morrisons BBQ chicken and 28g cheddar 6syns with big salad muller banana and custard yogurt Dinner: Pasta ribbons with mixed seafood, onions, peppers, garlic...
  36. *Josie*

    The Italian Job!

    I love Italian food :D Hope you enjoy your meal out! Got some syn values from the 2009 food directory and syns online, hope they are of some help, I couldnt find the syn value for penne arrabiata :( but wouldnt have thought it was too high in syns Vegetable lasagne 7 syns on green/EE...
  37. *Josie*

    Josie's food diary

    Thought I would start a food diary on here because I've gained the last 2 weeks and I need motivation! Please feel free to comment or let me know of any mistakes! :D Tue 15th March Extra Easy Breakfast: 42g All Bran, semi-skimmed milk from allowance, banana Lunch: Rice and lentil salad...
  38. *Josie*

    The FlabFighters! - March Challenge :D

    Another 0.5lb on :( Really need a kick up the bum! Well done 10st10, have updated 4 u ;) 10st10lbs - 6lbs to lose ~ 3lb lost Susienoz - 5lbs to lose Kirstabubble - 2lbs to lose to stay near to target Belfastbabybear - 7.5lbs to lose ~ 1lb lost Nymple - 7lbs to lose elb4160 - 2lbs lost ~ 5 lbs...
  39. *Josie*

    The FlabFighters! - March Challenge :D

    I put on 1lb this week :( Had a stinking cold and been eating rubbsih all week so I deserved it! Hopefully will have a big loss this week to make up for it :) Have added you Chans :) 10st10lbs - Xlbs to lose Susienoz - 5lbs to lose Kirstabubble - 2lbs to lose to stay near to target...
  40. *Josie*

    The FlabFighters! - March Challenge :D

    Well done thats a fab weight-loss :D Have updated the list for you! ;) 10st10lbs - Xlbs to lose Susienoz - 5lbs to lose Kirstabubble - 2lbs to lose to stay near to target Belfastbabybear - 7lbs to lose Nymple - 7lbs to lose elb4160 - 7lbs to lose mirandamayhem - 8lbs to lose honey74 - 4lbs to...
  41. *Josie*

    The FlabFighters! - February Challenge :D

    Lost 1lb this week and got my 1 stone award :D Didnt reach my 7lb target but perhaps I was being a bit too optimistic there! 10st10lbs - 7lb to lose ~ 4lb lost :D Why_d - 7lb to lose ~ 4lb lost :D Cazzamamma - 5lb to lose ~ 3.5lb lost belfastbabybear - 7lb to lose ~ 6.5lb lost Chans - 7lb to...
  42. *Josie*

    Monday weigh in

    1lb off this week ;) Onwards and downwards! Got my 1 stone award woohoo :D
  43. *Josie*

    The FlabFighters! - March Challenge :D

    Didnt reach my target last month :( But still lost a stone in 8 weeks as long as I lose half a lb tonight ;) I'll try for a slightly lower target this month 5lb instead of an optimistic 7lb! 10st10lbs - Xlbs to lose Susienoz - 5lbs to lose Kirstabubble - 4.5lbs to lose Belfastbabybear - 7lbs...
  44. *Josie*

    Monday weigh in

    I lost 2.5lb this week, really pleased :D Back on track now after gaining then losing the same lb!! Only half a lb from my stone sticker ;)
  45. *Josie*

    The FlabFighters! - February Challenge :D

    I lost 2.5lb this week which I am very pleased with :) Don't think I will meet my target of losing 7lb this month though! 10st10lbs - 7lb to lose ~ 4lb lost :D Why_d - 7lb to lose ~ 3lb lost :D Cazzamamma - 5lb to lose ~ 2lb lost belfastbabybear - 7lb to lose ~ 3.5lb lost Chans - 7lb to lose ~...
  46. *Josie*

    The FlabFighters! - February Challenge :D

    I had a green week for a change from EE as I find I'm not eating meat every day and I thought I would enjoy the extra healthy extras! :D I went over my syns on a couple of days though so I guess I'm lucky to lose the 1lb ;)
  47. *Josie*

    The FlabFighters! - February Challenge :D

    Lost 1lb this week, which is what I put on last week :( 10st10lbs - 7lb to lose ~ 4lb lost :D Why_d - 7lb to lose ~ 2lb lost :D Cazzamamma - 5lb to lose ~ 1lb lost belfastbabybear - 7lb to lose ~ 2.5lb lost Chans - 7lb to lose ~ 2lb lost Honey74 - 6lb to lose ~ +2lb Welshcake - 4lb to...
  48. *Josie*

    Monday weigh in

    Well done everyone!! :D I lost 1lb, I was hoping for more this week because I gained 1lb last week but had a leaving do and had 24.5 syns that day and have gone over my 10 on a couple of other days too, so its lucky I lost at all really :( = must try harder!!
  49. *Josie*

    someone check this for me please?

    Completely agree with the above! :D Don't cut down your portion sizes, that is not what SW is all about in my opinion, you have done fab so far, you must be doing something right! ;)
  50. *Josie*

    When I reach target, I look forward to....

    They don't fit me properly even in the bigger sizes, my tummy is bigger than my hips, I have to wear granny jeans and tuck my tummy in! :o I'm a size 16 at the moment (the lowest I ever got to with SW was a size 14) although I was a size 22 before I had my kids, I have lots off loose skin :(
  51. *Josie*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Had a jacket potato with fat free cottage cheese at work, eww :( Just eating my first ever roast chicken mug shot now I am home and starving hungry, which is suprisingly tasty ;)
  52. *Josie*

    When I reach target, I look forward to....

    What a great thread :) I'm looking forward to: Being under a size 14 for the first time since I was 14! Buying an item of clothing from River Island Having thighs that don't rub together when I walk Not having jeans that 'ride down' due to my waist being bigger than my hips :( Not having to...
  53. *Josie*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    I made chinese pork stir fry and egg noodles, not as much of a success as my mushroom lasagne but it filled the gap ;)
  54. *Josie*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Thanks I'll look for that now ;) I have a bit of a lasagne fetish lol :D
  55. *Josie*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    For tea tonight I has Asda chickpea dhal (I love it, can't believe its syn free!) with 2 big jacket potatoes and salad :)
  56. *Josie*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    I made the recipe up but I'm sure I've seen a mushroom lasagne recipe in one of the magazines! The one I made up was yummy anyway, especially cooked until brown n crispy on top :D I used: 400g ish mushrooms 2 small diced onions (would have used frozen if i had them, I hate chopping onions!) Tin...
  57. *Josie*

    Anyone into Tattoos,Piercings & Body Modification?

    Wow, your hubby has a bit of a zoo going on there! They are fab, as are yours, thanks for sharing :) I'll have to get my hubby to take some pics of mine, they are both on my back! ;)
  58. *Josie*

    This months Slimming World Magazine recipes.

    I really fancy the Rustic Feta, spinach and pepper pie, not sure when I'll get chance to make it but it looks gorgeous!! :)
  59. *Josie*

    SW lasagne

    I'll be trying this one too, thanks very much I love lasagne ;)
  60. *Josie*

    The FlabFighters! - February Challenge :D

    Great :D Looking forward to seeing them! I probably should be writing my essay too seeing as its due in this week, doesnt housework seem appealing when you have an essay due in? :o
  61. *Josie*

    Icemoose One Year/Now Two New Photos added!

    Well done Mike you really do look great, such an inspiration! I love the family pics! :)
  62. *Josie*

    any bikers here?

    My hubby is a biker, he has a Harley Sportster, I used to ride pillion but not done for a long while now, since having kids really I still go along to the Shires show with the kids which can be good fun and they always enjoy themselves! :D
  63. *Josie*

    The FlabFighters! - February Challenge :D

    Woo, I'll do anything for a sticker! :innocent0002: My mini-target in group is 2lb so aiming for that at least this week! :D
  64. *Josie*

    Monday weigh in

    Thanks, I am super-motivated for next week so hopefully will make up for it ;)
  65. *Josie*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Syn-free mushroom lasagne, yum :)
  66. *Josie*

    Monday weigh in

    Well done people have had fantastic losses this week! I put on 1lb because I made the buffet for my mums 50th on Sunday so I had to test everything ;) Hope to make up for it next week!
  67. *Josie*

    The FlabFighters! - February Challenge :D

    I gained 1lb this week too :( I was my mums 50th on Sunday and I made the buffet so I had to test everything ;) Hope to make up for it this week though! 10st10lbs - 7lb to lose Why_d - 7lb to lose ~ 2lb lost :D Cazzamamma - 5lb to lose ~ 1lb lost belfastbabybear - 7lb to lose ~ 2lb lost...
  68. *Josie*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Roast beef with fry-lite roasted potatoes, mixed veg and a yorkshire pudding (3 syns) ;)
  69. *Josie*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    In the oven is a potato bake, I used to love the packet mixes for them so will have to see how it turns out! I made it with potato slices, loads of onions, garlic, mustard, black pepper and fat free natural yogurt. I would have used quark if I had some but waiting for shopping to be delivered...
  70. *Josie*

    The FlabFighters! - February Challenge :D

    Thanks for amending, I think I was a bit slow with my post lol ;)
  71. *Josie*

    veggies at wetherspoons

    I've been searching SW site and this site, the only low-syn options are the sweet chilli noodles as mentioned above and the Five Bean Chilli with Yellow Basmati Rice & Tortilla Chips (which is really tasty and not too spicy!) - only 4.5 syns for the whole dish on green or extra easy! Or...
  72. *Josie*

    Does your career affect your diet??

    I'm a student mental health nurse so I work shifts which mess about with my eating habits! When I work nights I feel too ill to eat proper meals which means I pick all night and then I'm ravenous when its time for bed in the morning :p Oh and I absolutely LOVE my job :D Its such a change to...
  73. *Josie*

    Sugar coated pills...

    Thats ok :D At most there would be 1 or 2 calories per pill - but yours aren't sugar-coated so it should be 0 ;)
  74. *Josie*

    The FlabFighters! - February Challenge :D

    Please could I join? I'd like to lose 7lb in February! Yummymummy2011 - just copy and paste the list below and add your name at the bottom, then update as you lose the weight ;) - Let me know if you are struggling and I'll do it for you if you tell me how much you would like to lose? Hope this...
  75. *Josie*

    If you cheat. . Which food do you go for.. ?

    Any food is good :D Especially chocolate..or crisps...or pizza, I could go on ;)
  76. *Josie*

    I challenge everyone to think of something good ...

    I am a fantastic listener :D
  77. *Josie*

    Sugar coated pills...

    The coating of Cuprofen is made from Methyl Cellulose (Methocel E15), Polyethylene Glycol 400 and Mastercote Pink FA0430 (according to my sources, lol) No sugar :D! Though even if it was sugar-coated the calorific content would be so low as to not make any difference to your weight loss...
  78. *Josie*

    what do u get out a class?

    I always stay for image therapy because I don't see the point in paying a fiver a week just to get weighed! My consultant is very strict so she does motivate me to lose weight, I wouldn't want to upset her by having a gain lol ;)
  79. *Josie*

    Minimins Daily Quiz!!

    I just got 8/10 It asked me about the olympic games lol, as if I'd know about sport :D
  80. *Josie*

    My gorgeous greyhound Maggie

    She is very spoilt! lol :)
  81. *Josie*

    Monday weigh in

    -1.5lb really pleased with that! :)
  82. *Josie*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    For dinner I had a roast pork dinner with fry-lite roasted potatoes and roast carrots and loads of veg! Had a huge 'fry-lite fry up' for breakfast so I've been stuffed all day! doesn't feel like I've been on a diet :D
  83. *Josie*

    Monday weigh in

    Hopefully I have lost tomorrow, I've stuck to under 10 syns all week except last night where I went flexi-syns for a party buffet but I offered to drive so stuck to diet coke which hopefully limited the damage! :worthy:
  84. *Josie*

    My gorgeous greyhound Maggie

    Here are a few pics of my beautiful girl Maggie! We got her in August from the Shropshire retired greyhound trust, shes an ex-racing greyhound from Ireland. We love her to bits, I've always loved going out walking for miles with the kids and now we've got a great excuse to go every day ;)
  85. *Josie*

    Loving our bodies

    It is really cool isn't it :D Makes you realize that nobody's perfect, we all have our hang-ups no matter what size we are ;)
  86. *Josie*

    Introducing my two couch potatoes

    My greyhound is a rescued ex-racing greyhound from Ireland, I'll make a new thread with some pics of her now ;)
  87. *Josie*

    Loving our bodies

    This thread made me think of this website: The Shape of a Mother It's really inspirational, I could never post a pic on there of my post-baby body but good on the people who do ;) I've had my 'mummy tummy' since having my children and the youngest is 6 now! Even when I got down to a size 12 2...
  88. *Josie*

    Introducing my two couch potatoes

    Aww they are gorgeous! I have a greyhound myself but I have a real soft spot for Staffies! ;)
  89. *Josie*

    I so wish I had money to buy..

    I wish I had money to buy a new car! Rusty cogs keep falling off mine, that can't be a good sign :o I also wish I had money to buy a house in the country with some chickens!! :p Or actually, just enough to get a mortgage in the first place would be nice! :cry:
  90. *Josie*

    Anyone into Tattoos,Piercings & Body Modification?

    Wow you do have a lot! :p I had my eyebrow and tongue pierced and my ears pierced - so not that many really Eyebrow and tongue have been closed up for a few years now :cry: I also have 2 tattoo's on my back, one on my lower back of 2 lizards in a tribal design and one on my left shoulder of...
  91. *Josie*

    Monday weigh in

    Well done everybody on your great losses! Very late weigh-in sorry! I did weigh-in on Monday as usual, just not had chance to get on the computer since then! I lost 1/2 a pound which I am happy with. I worked nights over the weekend and my body seems to hold onto everything when I work nights...
  92. *Josie*

    Monday weigh in

    Well done everyone on your great losses ;) I lost 3lb in my second week, really pleased! When I weighed myself on Saturday I didn't think I had lost anything! Does anyone else weigh at home mid-week? I know I shouldn't really :o perhaps I should ask hubby to hide the scales? lol :D
  93. *Josie*

    Monday weigh in

    I lost 6lb in my first week after rejoining SW! Never lost that much in my first week before :D
  94. *Josie*

    Rejoined SW

    Thanks :) Good luck to you too! I'm sure the support on here will help along with going to group, I always wondered why there wasn't a forum on the SW website :confused:
  95. *Josie*

    Rejoined SW

    Hello :) Im Josie, 28 from North Wales I rejoined SW last Monday (first weigh-in tomorrow!) I lost a couple of stone after having my first daughter in 2002 with SW but left before I reached target :confused: I've been dieting at home following various diets including SW ever since but I always...
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