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  1. ceriann

    how come im not losing

    I've been on the plan for 6 weeks now, after switching from Slimming world. The first two weeks I lost 5 pounds, but since then I've stayed the same for four weeks. One of the weeks I went off the diet for a weekend so I was happy I stayed the same. But I just don't get how I'm not losing the...
  2. ceriann

    Wednesday Weighers

    Thanks, yeah, I've toyed with the idea of changing extra easy, but I Love it, its what keeps me to the plan. If I start restricting certain foods, I'm more likely to go off plan altogether. I've got a few health issues, so hopefully in a few months, il have my hysterectomy and the weight will...
  3. ceriann

    Wednesday Weighers

    This is really starting to get to me now. Since June, I'd lose 2 pounds one week then the next week I gain the two pounds back. SINCE JUNE! I don't do anything different between the weeks, so why?
  4. ceriann

    Wednesday Weighers

    I lost a pound this week, continuing the trend of losing one week, gaining the next week. It's been this way since June. Sorry for being despondant, but its getting to me lol
  5. ceriann

    Wednesday Weighers

    I put on a pound :( I swear to you 100 per cent on the diet. I have put on and lost the damned 3 pounds since June !!! The only thing I can think it is, is I've been having hormone injections since June hopefully in readiness for a hysterectomy!!
  6. ceriann

    What have you just eaten??

    Welsh beef stew, commiseratimg :(
  7. ceriann

    What have you just eaten??

    The tea was in a mug, not on the toast ;)
  8. ceriann

    What have you just eaten??

    2 slices of toast topped with banana and a cup of tea
  9. ceriann

    Wednesday Weighers

    Lost 2lbs this week. After putting on 3lbs last week! Chuffed
  10. ceriann

    What have you just eaten??

    A plate of pasta with tin tomatoes and peas topped with tin salmon
  11. ceriann

    Wednesday Weighers

    I eat loads of fruit, my breakfasts are weetabix and milk, evening meals are usually meat and veg and lunch time meals are pasta and salmon. My syns is always a tube of fruitella and options choc drink. I walk around half hour a day as well as a busy day. I recently had prostap injections in...
  12. ceriann

    Wednesday Weighers

    Oh my god! How? Why? Weighed this morning and I have put on THREE POUNDS! I don't get it I've been on it 100 per cent but I did have a bar of chocolate extra. I do have a major cold. Could that be it? Not taking medicine but tablets
  13. ceriann

    What is your number 1 favourite meal

    i love hotpot, especially now the nights are drawing in. Take a casserole dish. Simply layer sliced potatoes, then sliced onions (lots of them) then Tesco Stewed Steak in a tin - a few spoons with each layer. Keep layering and finish with a layer of the potates. Pour over half a pint of...
  14. ceriann

    Extra Easy success express

    Lol, yes you are!
  15. ceriann

    Extra Easy success express

    Thank you. More please xx
  16. ceriann

    Extra Easy success express

    Any meal ideas for express success. I can only think of spaghetti with tomatoes and vegetables, and beef stew , any other ideas please?
  17. ceriann

    superspeed extra easy recipes wanted please

    I've had enough of my weight yoyoing for the past few months. I just can't get below a certain weight. My friend suggested have a superspeed week. So I'm asking for recipe ideas please. I don't mind soup for a day or two but anyone got any different interesting recipes please for breakfast...
  18. ceriann

    I'm not losing

    Thank you. I have been keeping a food diary and my exercise is dog walking. I have on average 7 syns a day. Should I up them maybe? I still got 4 stones to lose. I lost 2.5 in a year
  19. ceriann

    I'm not losing

    Sorry, I'm in the wrong part of the site
  20. ceriann

    I'm not losing

    For the past two months, my weight has fluctuated where I lose weight one week, then put it on the next etc, so u haven't lost for months. I've not changed the diet from week to week nor do I do different exercise, so can anyone give me an explanation? I'm hoping to have a hysterectomy soon due...
  21. ceriann

    Tesco flash in the pan syns

    Thank you, well I'm going to have it cos it looks lush x x
  22. ceriann

    Tesco flash in the pan syns

    Sorry more, Protein 25g, it looks syn free! Hope it is
  23. ceriann

    Tesco flash in the pan syns

    Does anyone know the syns for Tesco flash in the pan, chicken and king prawns noodles. I can't find it in the book. The details are per pack. Calories 380, sugar 4.6g, fat 5.4g, saturates 1g, salt 1.7g . Thank you in anticipation
  24. ceriann

    A third of veggies?

    yeah, I get it - thanks x
  25. ceriann

    A third of veggies?

    I'm on extra easy. I eat loads of fruit throughout the day. Could I have a meal - say steak and "chips" and have 2 pieces of fruit after as an extra easy meal - or do i need to put vegetables on a plate?
  26. ceriann

    Do I need to count apples and pineapples???

    i thought as much - thank you. x
  27. ceriann

    Do I need to count apples and pineapples???

    I'm making a chicken curry. Just wondering if I add some diced apple and pineapple in to it - do I have to count it as syns? If so how much for an average apple and few slices of pineapple? :confused:
  28. ceriann

    Tesco Light Choices Fromage Frais

    Sweeten it with sacharrin. And use with (or without) a fruit salad
  29. ceriann

    ive plateaued

    Ive been jiggling my syns (ooer) and this week i've lost 2 pounds. Fingers crossed I'm back on my way. Treadmill is coming Saturday (yippee)
  30. ceriann

    Tesco Light Choices Fromage Frais

    Mix with eggs, saccharin sugar and vanilla extract. It makes the most fantastic SYN FREE :D ice cream :angel:
  31. ceriann

    ive plateaued

    Hi, thank you so much for your suggestions. Express success sounds interesting. I could have chicken or fish with veg for my evening meal. But what can I have for breakfast and midday meals? I dont like salads. Also how many HE'S am I allowed? Thank you :D
  32. ceriann

    ive plateaued

    Even though I'm sticking to the plan one hundred per cent I've stayed the same weight for six weeks. What do i do? :sigh:
  33. ceriann

    considering moving to weight watchers

    My main reason for considering ww is all down to portion control. I feel som3times I'm eating food just because I can. I do ee,but maybe I should juggle it a little and do red and green days
  34. ceriann

    considering moving to weight watchers

    you've hit the nail on the head - I enjoy slimming world so much I don't feel the need to go off the plan. Therefore, I will lose weight it will just take a little longer. But If I switch to weight watchers where I'll be restricted, I won't enjoy it and go to my old ways. I'm going to take a...
  35. ceriann

    considering moving to weight watchers

    Thank you guys, I think I'll peek at weight watchers and see, but I know my heart is with Slimming World. I don't feel as if I'm on a diet, and I fear that could be my problem. I think I've hit a plateau and it's very disheartening. My friend is going to lend me her Weight Watchers book...
  36. ceriann

    considering moving to weight watchers

    After only losing 32 pounds in 9 months, only slipping up at christmastime,otherwise 100 per cent on the plan, I considering changing to weight watchers as as there's mire control on portion sizes. But I love Slimming world, its just disheartening sticking to the plan and not losing week...
  37. ceriann

    could i do ww while pregnant.

    i wish i had Studies have shown, pregnant women should not eat for two and in the last three months only need an extra 100 calories (a banana) . As long as you eat healthy and sensible, there is no problem, and you'll be looked aft3r by your midwife
  38. ceriann

    Tweaking it

    Can't believe it - last week I put ON 3 pounds and the week before another pound ON. So I thought I'd tweak my diet and see what (if anything) I'm doing wrong. Verdict so far: I've been counting the Mullerlight Cheesecake as FREE and I didn't have extra lean pork mince and frozen steak...
  39. ceriann

    Could it be my hormones??????

    Hi there, I am losing weight .............but its coming of very very slowly, even though (i promise you) I am sticking to the plan 100%. In fact I LOVE this plan and I don't feel I want to stop it. But my trouble is, I lose about 2lbs one week, then put on say 1.5 the next week, then maybe the...
  40. ceriann

    could it be my totm

    Last week I lost half a pound and again this week - half a pound. Its frustrating. I have endometriosis and my periods are all over the place. My period this month was 5 days over. Could this be the reason of my very slow weight loss? I've stuck to the diet even though its been difficult the...
  41. ceriann

    most accurate weighing scales

    Thanks guys, the one I had which was the same weights as class, broke down and has been discontinued. The one I bought instead weighed me different weights around my bedroom about a stone difference. So obviously I can't rely on the results
  42. ceriann

    most accurate weighing scales

    I weigh at home and my cheap weighing scales are not accurate at all. Just wondering what you consider to be accurate scales to use at home?
  43. ceriann

    sausage casings

    I want to make my own sausages. Does anyone know if the casings contain any syns
  44. ceriann

    it's bananas

    After a few weeks of very low or zero weight loss I gave up eating bananas - and I've lost 3 lb this week - I Am sooo chuffed!:D
  45. ceriann

    ARGHHHHH!! What am I doing wrong?

    Been good on the diet again all week, exercised quite a bit too and i haven't lost weight - I've got 5 stones to lose - surely i would have lost a tiny bit!!!! :cry: (The 2lb weight loss was last week)
  46. ceriann

    home weigh in

    went to class for 3 months but due to work etc - decided to try it at home first week back on the diet at home and I've lost 2lb - which is really good but it was my "first week" after the blowout at Christmas so I thought I'd lose more although my fingers feel puffy etc with water (that time...
  47. ceriann

    Wilkos Cereal Bars

    does anyone know the syn values of Wilkos Cereal Bars - they are really nice, but it doesn't say in the Food Directory
  48. ceriann

    CURVES

    yeah i like the concept of curves as I get very bored easily - the jumping on to another exercise after 30 secs sounds so appealing
  49. ceriann

    CURVES

    OH MY GOD! £2 pounds a month is a fantastic price! Unfortunately my local leisure centre starts at £30 per month
  50. ceriann

    Christmas gain confessions!

    I put on 5.5 pounds - not bad cos i've not been strictly on it for four weeks - a friend at work's friend put on 16 pounds!!!!! ARGHHH
  51. ceriann

    lean or extra lean mince

    if you look in the food directory lean mince has syns !
  52. ceriann

    I officially hate weekends!!!

    it's really really nice - takes a bit of time to prepare though!
  53. ceriann

    I officially hate weekends!!!

    CHICKEN KORMA Cooking time: 30 minutes Preparation & cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes plus marinating time 4 x 113g/4oz chicken breasts, skinned and boned 284ml/½ pint very low fat natural yogurt 2 tsp turmeric 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 large onions, sliced 426ml/¾ pint chicken stock made...
  54. ceriann

    I officially hate weekends!!!

    i'll find it coljack and post it - there are no almonds or coconut in it - just a blend of spices - and it is absolutely stunning flavour!
  55. ceriann

    The least syns when eating out.

    It's my husband BIG birthday in a few weeks and just wondering where is the best place to have the least syns. I know Indian or Chinese is out. Any suggestions? and I eat anything - lol I probably end up having steak and potatoes - but would I need to count it (because it's probably been fried)
  56. ceriann

    Meals for a very tight budget...

    syn free chips - or jacket potato or smash and beans Pasta with tin toms and some mixed veg thrown in mixed veg soup - boil it all up and blitz it
  57. ceriann

    This tastes almost as good as double cream!)

    ...............sorry - it's a plan NOT a diet lol
  58. ceriann

    This tastes almost as good as double cream!)

    Wow - if you're really committed - this diet is simply fantastic.
  59. ceriann

    I'm back!!!!!!

    hello there we'll do it THIS time. You only fail if you decide to give up for good! ;)
  60. ceriann

    Chiefs weight loss train choo choo

    The chicken chilli soup sounds nice - do you have a recipe?
  61. ceriann

    I officially hate weekends!!!

    I "treat" myself on weekends. Friday evenings i make sure I have a lovely steak and syn free chips with mushrooms onions etc. and Saturday evenings I make a lovely syn free chicken Korma with rice and syn free chips. Saturday and Sunday morning i have a full english breakfast . You can save...
  62. ceriann

    Slimming world and exercise

    I walk my dog about half hour - to hour each day. If you don't have a dog - just go for a walk. Put your music on and just go. I've just posted now though that I'm about to join Curves and wondered if people have had good success with it
  63. ceriann

    I seem to be loosing my mojo

    C'mon Wendyswoo - remember why you wanted to lose weigh in the first place and look how far you've come so far!!!!!! I, myself put on 5.5 pounds - and consider it a blessing I didn't put any more on! lol. My mates in work - one put 10 pounds on and another put 16 pounds on!!!!!!! Come on...
  64. ceriann

    CURVES

    I'm lucky enough to have got a 30 day free trial with Curves. Has anyone tried it or is anyone doing it? And have you had good results with it? :D
  65. ceriann

    Halogen Oven chips

    If you're thinking about having an actifry but not sure - they are a godsend for anyone who loves chips. The chips come out absolutely beautiful. I have a halogen oven as well - and not tried chips in that but am going to soon. Slight change of subject - i LOVE crisps. I got a microwave...
  66. ceriann

    I'm back!!!!!!

    I went ill before Christmas and "went off the plan" for around 5 weeks. But now I'm starting it again (as from Wednesday last). I only put on 5 and a half pounds - which for me is amazing! Just to say happy to be part of you again!
  67. ceriann

    Bang! There goes my diet!

    Gone off the diet big time today - first time in 12 weeks - really gutted - but i've not been well and that's the 'reason' I went off the diet - have been feeling really dizzy - I still do- but back to it tomorrow x
  68. ceriann

    Alcoholic Drinks over Christmas! Damage limitation!

    sorry - my vodka and diet coke measure is not 2.5 syns - lol
  69. ceriann

    Alcoholic Drinks over Christmas! Damage limitation!

    my v and t is not 2.5 syns - lol
  70. ceriann

    X factor

    My family are eating an indian tonight - (to watch the x factor) - and guess what I asked for???????? salad. I'm good!:superwoman:
  71. ceriann

    What's your Christmas going to be like?

    Yeah - the christmas dinner is quite healthy really - will have some gravy - going to have christmas pud ice cream - but my main one is I'm going to have a bottle (yes the whole one) of Baileys. Christmas day evening will be iceland snacks including the Fruit Platter covered in Chocolate...
  72. ceriann

    Wow - fab doner kebab recipe, tastes like the real thing!!!

    i guess one teaspoon of flour won't hurt if it's left out - is that right? I'm not the world's best cook!
  73. ceriann

    What's your Christmas going to be like?

    Are you going to go off the plan big time on Christmas or go off - but not much. Also, how long does your "christmasses" last! - it's my first Christmas when I've been totally serious in losing weight.
  74. ceriann

    Wow - fab doner kebab recipe, tastes like the real thing!!!

    This sounds yummy - how many syns though or is it neg. I'm looking at the flour!
  75. ceriann

    Here's a food diary - a typical example of what I eat -

    Hi thanks for replying - i'm well aware i'm eating too many bananas -so they are now out - i'm also going to start having a mound of boiled veg with a portion of meat each evening instead of cooking meals x
  76. ceriann

    Stuck to my diet 100% - what am I doing wrong

    ooo - this is good!!!! about to write a menu for next week from Wednesday! - just you watch I'm going to have a good weight loss next time!
  77. ceriann

    need to loose 5lb in two weeks!!! but on a seriously tight budget!!!

    Egg, Beans and Chips Slimming world "syn free" chips Baked beans Egg - either fried with fry light or scrambled
  78. ceriann

    need to loose 5lb in two weeks!!! but on a seriously tight budget!!!

    How about everyone on here - posting a recipe on this thread to help! I'll have a look - I'll be back!
  79. ceriann

    need to loose 5lb in two weeks!!! but on a seriously tight budget!!!

    That's one thing that has "stopped" me dieting in the past - but if you do some research and plan your week - even with lots of meat meals - it's not that expensive!!!!!
  80. ceriann

    what is best for weight loss?

    well YEARS AGO :o it was just the original plan - which I couldn't really stick to as i wasn't a great meat lover in my teens - then along came green - which I thought GREAT - cos I love pasta and potatoes and EVERYTHING GREEN :D but now this Extra Easy - it's like a mini miracle - I can have...
  81. ceriann

    Slimmer of the week

    a better motivation tool for slimmer of the week would be next week's class free (or half price) - that would be good
  82. ceriann

    extra easy midday lunches

    I think I'm getting to the bottom of extra easy - I need to eat more superfree with my meals. The only trouble is I'm stuck for lunchtime ideas. I don't like salad. What do others on here eat at lunchtime incorporating superfree? Thank you
  83. ceriann

    what is best for weight loss?

    If nothing else mattered what one is best for weight loss Red, Green or Extra Easy?
  84. ceriann

    What's your favourite 3 Christmas songs?

    1. Merry Christmas Everyone 2. All I want for Christmas is You 3. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer :D
  85. ceriann

    Stuck to my diet 100% - what am I doing wrong

    i'm not a lover of cold/raw veg full stop! could i - say have pickles instead eg beetroot, onions, gherkins, red cabbage?
  86. ceriann

    SW syn free Crisps

    go on ebay - you can buy a microwave crisp maker. The crisps are still hit and miss - but it's not a bad little gadget! get one for christmas
  87. ceriann

    Zoe's EE Weight Loss Diary!

    welcome Zoe - I've started the diet mid September and I've lost a stone so far. I'm still trying to get my head around it because my losses are slow - but it's a fantastic meal plan and this Minimins site is a godsend. Keep going
  88. ceriann

    Stuck to my diet 100% - what am I doing wrong

    is this ok for a day then breakfast - 2 weetabix and 250ml ss milk plus 2 pieces of fruit lunch - tin of tuna with salad plus 2 pieces of fruit Dinner - portion of fish/chicken with veg and potatoes snacks - fruit, mugshots and fat free yogurt then my syns as a snack trouble is i'm...
  89. ceriann

    Stuck to my diet 100% - what am I doing wrong

    thank you again thank you everyone - i'm finally seeing some light - i couldn't see the wood for the trees - I have to admit my main problem is lunch time!!!!! any suggestions (as well as leftovers) I've decided this coming week I'm going to have a chicken breast or a fish fillet with veg for...
  90. ceriann

    Stuck to my diet 100% - what am I doing wrong

    Thanks So I have to have a 1/3 superfree WITH my meal I thought a few pieces of fruit after the meal would be the same (obviously not lol) and do I have it with my lunch AND dinner - what about breakfast? - thank you so far - and yes - I did wonder about bananas - I love grapes as well? Are...
  91. ceriann

    Here's a food diary - a typical example of what I eat -

    Can anyone enlighten me on why I'm gaining weight :sigh: - thank you :) Day one - Breakfast - 2 Weetabix with 250ml semi skimmed milk Lunch - Baked Potato with Tin of Baked Beans - Dinner - Extra Easy Meal of Meatballs and Spaghetti (meatballs made with extra lean mince) Evening Snack -...
  92. ceriann

    Stuck to my diet 100% - what am I doing wrong

    my weekly food diary - thank you so much to all who've answered so far Day one - Breakfast - 2 Weetabix with 250ml semi skimmed milk Lunch - Baked Potato with Tin of Baked Beans - Dinner - Extra Easy Meal of Meatballs and Spaghetti (meatballs made with extra lean mince) Evening Snack - Cereal...
  93. ceriann

    Stuck to my diet 100% - what am I doing wrong

    Thank you for replying ColJack - your plan looks interesting but what do you have for syns and healthy extras? I wouldn't mind putting on my food diary so people could see where I'm going wrong. Don't get me wrong - I'm grateful for losing a pound - but most at the club is losing more than 2...
  94. ceriann

    New to Orlastat... any advice

    I've been given xeNical by my doctors and was told only to take them where there is fat in the meal. I'm also on the slimming world plan where I have an extremely low fat diet - i've taken the tablets now and again with no side effects. My question is - do they work without having side effects...
  95. ceriann

    Stuck to my diet 100% - what am I doing wrong

    I do easy extra - I snack a lot but on fruit - I must admit I dont always have a third superfree with every meal but might try trying a red week and green week and extra easy alternatively - got to keep it going
  96. ceriann

    Stuck to my diet 100% - what am I doing wrong

    Just wondered if anyone can help - for the past 10 weeks i've stuck to the slimming world plan - I have on average 8 syns a day - eat plenty of fruit and veg - walk bout half hour a day as well as my busy job as a till supervisor - I have 5 stones to lose - I have already lost one stone - but to...
  97. ceriann

    Why am I gaining not losing

    Hi there - hope you can help cos I've hit a wall! I eat about 40 syns a week, go for a walk for half a hour each day on top of quite a busy lifestyle. I eat absolutely LOADS of superfree foods (although not with my meals) - I stick to the diet religiously - and yet I've gained a pound in weight...
  98. ceriann

    Whats your Xmas eve traditions????

    Drinking a whole bottle of sherry - hic!
  99. ceriann

    I'm new

    Hi there, just want to introduce myself. I started Slimming World yesterday although I'm an expert on the diet having done it so many times before (lol). I need to lose 6 stones. I'm 38 years old with high blood pressure, so doing it mainly for my health, but also to look good....or at least...
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