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Can anyone shed any light on this please :-) I bought some WW Greek yogurts yesterday and on the pack it says they are 1pp per pot. I added one to the app yesterday and it came up as 2pp. So are they 1 or 2pp?. They're really yummy and I can see me having a few on an ongoing basis so it's...

It doesn't point puffed wheat with no added sugar or salt as a standard food that comes up with a green square but it does point the good grain one which has no added sugar or salt anyway?

Hi There Can anyone help with puffed wheat, I am following F&H and puffed wheat with no added sugar or salt is listed as an F&H food. I also buy The Good Grain Co puffed wheat which says on the box no added salt or sugar but when I put it in the tracker it adds points, it doesn't make sense...

Hiya I've just joined WW online, spent my whole week doing filling & healthy and lost 5.5lbs ? I was going to do simple start but wanted more options for treats. It's very much like SW extra easy but I prefer WW in that you get more choice, I can have WW wraps, pittas, smoothies, and bread...

If you decide to give it a go think really hard about when you are going to do things, you will be told exactly what SW expect if you and it will sound achievable but consider how to fit it into your life, for example: 1) You've just spent the last 3 weekends doing a promotional campaign which...

If you go through www.quidco.co.uk and sign up to WW online you get £15 cash back, that was the offer 2 weeks ago ?

In our own team 5 new ones started between Sept 12-Jan 13 and there are only 2 left now :o

I'm sad to say I have resigned and agreed to work 6 weeks notice to help them find cover for my group. My last group is this week :( I can't fault SW, the training is brilliant, you are told exactly what to expect and what is expected of you, my TD has also been fab. It's been an amazing...

Hi There The franchise account software works everything out for you as it's all electronic. Basically it calculates all the fees taken, then you input your room hire which it takes off of the fees total and out of what's left you get your percentage. You don't get paid for each new member or...

Hiya I launched a brand new group at the end of January, I've hit stage 1 and had 25 members in several times but not maintained it for 6 weeks so am still on 25% My room hire is £40 a week and I'll happily share my takings with you over the weeks to help you decide: £64.18, £18.35, £8.49...

We have a new Distict Manager and on my weekly call this week my TD let slip that the new DM had told her to make me jump through hoops!!!! :() I am gutted, I am trying my best, I work 3 full days a week have a wonderful family I want to spend as much time as I can with them during the time...

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, that's really spurred me on, I feel better now, I have 28 on my books and 3 have booked absence for tomorrow so hitting 25 again is going to be tight!

Hiya It's hard to get new members in ( I have another SW venue about a mile away with 4 groups there, although TD said my location was fine with hindsight it's possibly a bit close to the other SW groups, but I struggled to find a suitable venue anywhere else) I'm now up to 25/26 members a...

I just wanted to wish all those who have recently gone into group and those about to launch the very best of luck! Remember your first night it's a once in a lifetime experience and will fly by in an absolute blur :) Enjoy, have fun and be proud of what you've achieved xxx

Don't worry about your loss. You've lost and enjoy SW that's enough, as long as you're in the right place in your SW journey you'll be fine. I took 2 years to lose 2 stone ( yes I know a very long journey but that's me and its still 2 stone down :) ) told them at interview I wanted to go down...

It's picking up now thanks I had 21 in this week, it's taking a while to build up, a month ago I seriously thought I may have to stop and cut my losses but I'm hanging in there and things are slowly getting there, I'm hoping to get my magic 25 this week :)

Hi There I launched a brand new group 10 weeks ago, I think everyone worries about talking to groups but actually the members are friendly people remember you're not talking to enemies, be yourself, let your caring, friendly self come through, say things from the heart and you're onto a winner...

I got some wooden spatulas in Asda for 39p each, they are moulded all in one so there are no heads to come off in letterboxes! I put my name and mobile number on them in case they get lost on the other side! The pic is from when I did my launch promotions back in mid January, I did wonder...

I had a lady join my group this week who had a leaflet 9 weeks ago when I did my very first launch promotions. It just goes to show sometimes it takes people a while to pluck up the courage to join! Just did a new member support call to her and she's lovely, so i'm thrilled to be able to help...

I've been out leafleting today for the Easter campaign, my goodness it was cold out there today and I really wrapped up warm. It all went rather smoothly apart from a few dogs that launched themselves against front doors when I arrived with spatula and leaflet in hand! My husband has gone out...

Hiya They ask you to do a couple off the online diplomas before your first training. You do that through the consultants our world website and will need your consultant code, ring field support if you don't get it through quickly. They gave me mine in a telephone call a week or two after pre...

The insurance you can do online it's £28 https://www.stbensinsurance.co.uk/slimming-world/apply.php A tip with car insurance, I had to add business use, as soon as you say your job is a consultant the insurance puts you into a professional category and charges for business use, with a very...

Just to give you a heads up, my Editorial has never been in the paper, our TD has a brill relationship with the local papers and co-ordinates all of our media, if she couldn't get it in no-one could! She did warn me that she could probably get it in when my story linked with a local or...

Wow, well done Hannah :) Another tip from me (I'm trying to think of random ones that haven't been thought about yet) Bubble wrap! You'll get some in some of the boxes when your first order arrives, cut it up and stuff it in the top of your cash boxes, why? because it keeps the coins in place...

Actually you do get another chance to collect your cheques and change your mind during day 1 of your training at HO too, they give you one last chance at the end of day 1 when you have heard more about what is involved/expected! I wish you all well and can't wait to see how you get on, i hope...

The hardest thing is that I feel I'm never off SW duty, you do your support calls & contacts and then if members aren't available they ring you back or ask you to ring them later (usually at my children's bedtime!) then you could get a member call you anytime for support. It is a juggling act...

I posted some tips and extras to think about earlier and it didn't post grrrrr! :( Will try later if I get chance Anyway you will have a field support team for your area and a designated SW person in that team that looks after you for the first 6 weeks after you take over, the numbers are 01773...

Hi All It's perfectly normal to worry about your first night and standing up in front of everyone. I launched a brand new group so my entire new member talk was done to the whole room, yikes!!!! All I will say is that your first night will absolutely fly by in a blur, (actually so do the...

Hey Rosie Sorry to read you're having to hang up your PDA lol but I totally understand, for anyone out there SW will take over your life and there is so much work to do. At least you tried and its better to have given it a shot, like you say, your life has changed (luckily for the better) and...

Ditto I'm 6lbs up lol, I am focussing so much on my members that I am way down on my list, I was warned several times this would happen and it has!

Hannah just tried to pm you but got a message saying your private mailbox was full and needed clearing lol? Not sure if you'll have got it or not, was just sending you my name :)

Hi There Well done Avril xx A few tips from me, don't book breakfast unless you want a cooked one as they provide a continental breakfast (cereal, toast, yog, fruit and drinks) at the HO Restaurant, despite it saying on your training notes it's only provided for the first day it is actually...

The book stand is an absolute pain to keep assembled, you really have to wrestle with it lol! Thanks to advice from another C I attacked it with a glue gun last week and am pleased to report that the problem is now solved! I went for the higher option and worked out there was a few hundred...

It's about 26/27 boxes & packages lol it usually arrives just as you're heading off for your day 1 and 2 training. You'll get your laptop and PDA kit from head office at your day 2 training and bring it home with you.

Yay, well done Hannah make the most of the next few weeks because this is the calm before the SW whirlwind lol, congratulations x

Hannah, have you heard yet? Fingers crossed for good news x

You are responsible for your own tax and national insurance. You have to register for self assessment with HMRC as you are self employed. I have only been doing this for 5 weeks and work in employed work for 3 full days a week as well. I'm not sure how it all works but know I can offset a lot...

I started a new group and have promoted as much as I could, I have 25 members now (I have lost 2 but know why and its not me or SW lol) Getting new members in is hard and then you have to work at keeping them, support them too much out of group and they won't stay to group don't support them at...

Well Done and welcome aboard :)

Good luck to those with interviews this week xx

I was taught 50 points for each 0.5lb lost, 100 points for each award and 100 points for new members, bonus points at your discretion lol, who knows now!

Just to add that there are absolutely no sales tactics, products like hi-fi bars, the SW mag and recipe books are purely there for members to purchase if they feel they need the products to support them. The commission to consultants is intentionally very very low (10p for a box of bars) so...

Hiya It's team fun tech and is dividing the room into two teams and giving team points for weight loss, awards and new members. I tried it with my group for the first time last week, it split the room and they all huddled round in separate groups, I kept forgetting to award the points too lol...

Good Luck, welcome to the whirlwind that has just started lol :) enjoy head office training, it's fab, you'll love it!

I think missing his Birthday was harder on me than him, he ended up with a 3 day celebration and extra presents so he really was fine with it lol, it still makes me feel bad though! The training is fab, it really equips you do the Consultants job and the trainers are fab! I started a brand new...

Good luck both with your interviews x

Hi there There were lots of us so we were in two different rooms, we were one of the later ones getting to the training room from the restaurant so the big room was pretty full, we were in the room behind the one we did days 1&2 in. It was a smaller group and different trainer but still really...

How cool is that Rosie, sounds like you've been spoilt and rightly so! ;) enjoy! Well I arrived at my accommodation in Alfreton ready for my day 3&4 training today and tomorrow at Head Office so there was no valentines night celebrating for me! Mixed emotions today as its my sons 8th Birthday...

Last night was my 3rd week in group, I gave out 5 half stone awards and one lady who joined last week had her first weigh in and lost 9lbs !! Woohoo that's why I'm doing this (oh and I hit stage 1 too so got 3,000 leaflets as a bonus lol) x

Good luck :)

My venue is at a school hall and they have been hugely supportive, they sent a text message out to all the parents of the school children to tell them about my group and I dropped off a few hundred leaflets to the office which they put in book bags for me. It's resulted in 1 enquiry.

DOH! I have a tiired brain lol, I've just realised what you meant by 150, I thought you meant 150 new members lol ooooppps! 150 is achievable after all x

Oh crikey I must have misunderstood, I know I should aim high but think 150 is likely to be not that achievable for me, I am within a 0.5-1 mile of 4 very successful other SW groups so there is a lot of choice for potential members and promotions are hard as I am up against a council that only...

Hannah I forgot up say my members are lovely, they really are, it's all female at the moment and varied ages from 19-78 I'm getting to know more about them and why they have joined and they are really appreciative if the efforts I make to support them. We had a real giggle in group last week...

Hannah Yeah, I am enjoying it, it's really varied, one minute I'm inputting stock sales and uploading my accounts to Head Office, then I'm making up visuals for group (lots if foam sparkly letters and cut outs) then I'm inputting new member info, ringing my team developer for my weekly...

Yeah still on 25%, hoping I'll hit stage one this week then fingers crossed if I can at least maintain it, in 6 weeks I'll hit stage 2 (I think that's right) x

I'm fast learning about all the figures that come into play when your group is looked at. I had a quick session with my team developer about the planning for success document on Friday and know it will be done in a lot more detail on my day 3 & 4 training next week but woah!!!!! Figures don't...

At pre training you're given your first packs and success express manuals, you sign contracts and exchange fees. They go over everything that was at the opps event to make sure you understand what is expected, you'll meet any other consultants starting at the same time as you which is handy as...

Woohoo, well done, so pleased for you. Make the most of this time as when it all starts happening your feet won't touch the ground lol x

Hiya Yes my group is Tuesdays at 7.30pm it was brand new so I am hoping to build it up. I didn't intentionally decide to do this either, for some reason I just found myself going through each stage after I went to the opps event and suddenly here I am with my own group. I knew I would be mad to...

Wow, good Luck Hannah, sounds very positive and too good an opportunity to miss, sometimes you've just got to go for it! You've already got lots of help at hand so it's looking good. Hope all goes well x

Hey Rosie! I hope all is still going well, I've got my first CDV on Tuesday and we're meeting for feedback and to do the PFS fir the first time on Friday, that's the bit I'm dreading, it looks quite complicated :() I get off lightly though as day 3 & 4 training for me are on 15th & 16th of this...

Hiya It seems so long ago now but I recall being asked about how I would motivate someone and how I would prioritise things. I was also asked to talk about someone in group that inspires me and why. I was also asked what plan I followed, how I use my healthy extras what I use syns for etc...

Good Luck Clarelou, you'll certainly know exactly what you're letting yourself in for after reading this thread lol x

Well tonight has gone by in an absolute blur, it went so quickly, I'm sat at home thinking 'did that really just happen' lol it all went OK, I did forget a few things but nothing major. Was lovely to meet everyone. I got a message from someone saying 'I want to come but I'm scared' we had a...

Rosie that is fab you must be thrilled, you're doing so well, you must be nearing an award is it bronze, ruby?? I haven't thought that far ahead yet but you're well on your way-you go girl !! X

My opening night is tonight, I have had butterflies in my stomach all day and can't settle at anything, I'm so glad I took today and tomorrow off work! I'm going to load the car up in a bit, have been trying to juggle it around the housework,ironing and shopping, my 2 boys are in the after...

Leafleting was slow last week in the snow, I had a lot of longish driveways to navigate through, I slipped over 3 times, hit my head on a hanging basket and dropped all the leaflets twice! that said I have managed to get 1,600 through letterboxes in the last 2 weeks, after tomorrow it'll be just...

The food is amazing, how cool to walk into a restaurant eat loads and know the syn values of it all instantly, will look forward to the pics. I am excused from our Quarterly on Sunday because I'm in the middle of my promotions, would loose a valuable leafleting Sunday otherwise hehe! Have fun...

You'll enjoy it when you're there and the days fly by so quickly (Days 1 & 2 did for me) you'll be back before you know it. Have a safe journey x

Thanks Rosie, that's a bit of reassurance for me, I was losing the will to live yesterday. I've sat back and thought could I have done more in the spare time I had and the honest answer is no, I've given it 110% and am still nowhere near what is asked of us. I guess it's part of the journey...

Hannah they run them often so it won't be long before there's another one, they run in different areas too so if you can't wait there might be one in the next town x

I feel like I'm working 24/7 at the moment, I am really trying my hardest, today was tough in the ice and snow I was out for 4.5 hours virtually on my own, cold & wet ( I had 2 helpers for about an hour) we managed to do about 480 leaflets between us. My husband went out as soon as I got home...

Good Luck! They tell you everything you need to know, after tomorrow you'll know exactly what is involved, hope it goes well x

It's certainly a rollercoaster, had my weekly call and it does get disheartening, have done my best so far, I'm only 5 days into my 15 day campaign, and I work 3 full days a week, so far I have 3 posters up, 900 leaflets through doors, Facebook profile, opening event and page up and running...

Great to hear from you Rosie. Congratulations on the new members, that's fab, it makes such a difference to get the numbers. I thought if you didn't fast track to stage 2 on night 1 that you stayed on Stage 1 for 6 weeks regardless, even if you had 25+ new members, maybe I got that but wrong...

There weren't any nibbles but my event was in the evening. I am embarrassed to say that I wore jeans and a smart top to the event ~hangs head in shame> I thought it was going to be like an open evening thing but it was sat around a table in a meeting room. Everyone was dressed in business...

Thanks Hannah, if you love hectic then you'll love this lol, I'm just hoping that it settles a bit after opening night, the 15 days leading up to when you go into group are all about promotions, promotions and more promotions, I permanently have cards, leaflets, posters in my handbag now, they...

Hey Rosie, are you still out there? you've been quiet lately, check in and let us know how you're getting on x

I was lucky to get 3 last minute helpers. I think the sun being out made them offer to help, up until then it was just me. I used a Facebook plea and fortunately it got me helpers. I know what you mean about feeling overloaded, there doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day. Am not sure I'll...

The cost of your venue is deducted from your takings before any percentages are worked out. The cost of venues vary, church and community halls are generally cheaper, I am in a school hall at £40 a week. I am doing it as a hobby too as I have an employed job that is 3 full days a week. My group...

Hi Hannah I went to my ops event on 21st September but my start date was put back as the other new consultants in my area were struggling to attend the training and promote right on the Christmas period, so we all agreed to go for end of January opening instead! It's all pretty flexible. I...

Woah! day 1 & 2 completed on Friday & Saturday, got home after a long drive back last last night and have been straight out leafleting all day today. Managed to get a few helpers and reckon we shifted around 900 ( my method has been to weigh two lots of 100 leaflets and use their weight as a...

Yay :) well done you! Things are looking up at last, I reckon there will be no stopping you now x

Are you ready for week 2 then Rosie? X

I can only echo what the others have said, you can still plough all that negative energy into your SW dream, don't let him ruin it for you after all your hard I hope things sort themselves out for you X

Well done Rosie that's fab, it's going to be a huge learning curve and you'll keep learning as you go. Happy New Year! now you can sit back and enjoy seeing the New Year in, it's going to be exciting for you x

Sending you a big hug! Don't under estimate everything you have done, the 2 weeks leading up to a launch is going to be horrific (that's what I keep telling myself?) these things zap your time and energy but will pay off, even if it doesn't feel like it now. Of course you're destined to do...

Well Done, I did mine last night and phew it was certainly a brain taxing few hours! You should feel proud of yourself!

Phew passed (just) got 96 lol wouldn't let it beat me!! I think there are definitely some questions to catch you out and ones to make you think really hard too! After answering that lot our passes are well and truly deserved I think! Not long to go now Rosie, I will be keeping everything...

Just took my first online exam today, did food optimising. Got 87/100 grrrrr :( so close but not quite enough to pass, will have to re-take. I'm still pleased with that for my first attempt though.

Arrrggghhhl lol, well done you :) :) I'm struggling to get helpers, my friends and family are 100 miles away as we moved house but a couple have offered to come up and do a stint with me. I just had a call from Head Office and have got my consultant code so exams are looming!

Keep going! The next one through a letterbox could be a new member for you :) This is the bit I'm dreading but I'm going to just grin an bear it, my first leafleting is 15th Jan, I'm just praying for dry weather!

That's dedication for you Rosie, well done, thats why you'll be a fab consultant. Hopefully you can enjoy Christmas now and relax a bit until your re-launch night, have a wonderful Christmas xx

Oh dear sounds like a poster nightmare! Surely if you have covered absolutely everywhere possible and your TD can't come up with any other ideas then that will be good enough. My TD has warned me that getting establishments to agree to put posters up is quite difficult, I'm not looking forward...

Sounds like a fab plan Rosie and it will pay off, my 7 prong starts 8th Jan. I've set up a Facebook SW profile and group (as per chapter 2 lol) if anyone wants to send me a friend request on Facebook send me a private message through here and I'll happily let you know how to find me, it would be...

Glad its going ok i'm sure your laptop will arrive soon enough. I can't quite imagine what 3,000 leaflets look like but know it must be a lot! Here's hoping the next 6 Sundays are warm and dry for us both. Get those spatula's at the ready hehe x Do you mind me asking how did you get your...

Thanks Rosie I'll book the Premier Inn! How are things going?

Hey Rosie It looks there's a Premier Inn right next to The Derbyshire do you know if that's right? I hope you're recovering from that horrible episode now and that things are sorting themselves out x

Trying to book a hotel online, really stuck to know what's close as I can't figure it out from google maps! Looks like there is a Travelodge for £25 a night which would be great it's in Colliery Road, Alfreton, DE55 1HJ anyone know if that's close to HO or can you recommend anywhere that's...

Rosie, so sorry to read that, that's awful, I know it's a real nuisance but don't let it set you back, this sounds like it is what you're destined to do and don't let the b's grind you down! Onwards and upwards!

Well Done that's an achievement, I've put the date I'm going to do my exams on my planner but was worried I wouldn't get my code through quickly. I might have to have some back up dates just in case. I think I'm going to try and book into the travelodge and will drive up the night before too.

It was last nights bedtime reading (well up to chapter 2) now to try and fit in the other 30 odd lol :o)

Wow, it sure is a small world, I'll see you there too. Good luck with pre-training, you'll come back with a box of goodies and lots of reading to do before training, there are also two online diplomas to do before day 1 & 2 training as well, it really does seem to go berserk from hereon in! At...

Well, that's it, venue agreed, pre training meeting attended tonight and I am now officially a SW consultant, woohoo :) so much to read and do now, yikes!

<giggling> Rosie I can't believe you took pics of the toilets hehe! It does all look amazing. Good Luck, I will be avidly following your journey x

I'm excited and nervous too, I still can't believe that I am going to be doing this lol, I'm not at target yet and am still on my way but at my interview they said getting the right people to be consultants was more important than being at target although I had to be in the right place in my...

Yes it is, small world hey!I will be seeing you there lol x

Thanks so much Rosie, that helps, I'm under no illusion about how much work there is, I'm presuming most of it is promotions and visiting other groups initially. My pre training meeting is tomorrow night so no escape once its all signed and sealed. Do you know how much they charge to print up...

Hey Rosie, so glad I found your blog, sounds like its going well, I'm really excited reading your posts, it gives me an insight into what to expect, in 4 weeks time it'll be my turn too :o)

Sounds brilliant, I have only heard good things about the training and visits to Head Office, I can't wait, my first stop might just have to be to the toilets now hehe x

Ooh Good Luck with the magic '25' lol I'm sure you will do brilliantly x

Good luck both of you, Rosie & Mrs Scandude Rosie we would have been training together if my date wasn't put back, small world eh? Lol, my group will open on 29th Jan now (it was going to be 1st Jan) I train mid Jan now. Let me know how you both get on! I'm feeling excited and nervous, I've...

Let me know how your training goes, mines going to be 11th & 12th Jan now!

Hi There, I was due to train on 14th & 15th Dec but found out today that its being put back until Jan now with my opening date a few weeks later. I did my editorial last night as the pre-training meeting was supposed to be today and I had to take it but that has now been postponed. So it's...

Good luck everyone, I've fallen off the wagon big time and am ashamed to say I didn't even go to weigh in last Weds. Anyway I have transferred to the Friday group from this week as I am going to start going to group with a friend which hopefully will re-motivate me and get me back on track. So...

Thanks, you are totally right, I finally looked in my book yesterday and my gain on Wednesday was only 0.5lb so not that bad, it's spurred me on, I WILL report a loss next week :o) and my goal is to be into the next stone bracket by Xmas and to still be there in the New Year.

I've been AWOL for a few weeks because I've really gone off track and just can't seem to get back on it, have decided after pay day I'm going to commit to a countdown next week! Put on 2.5lbs 2 weeks ago, gained 1lb last week and this week I shut my eyes, didn't look at scales, told her to...

Couldn't make group on Weds so weighed in this morning at the Friday group and have gained 2.5lbs! Entirely my fault, and very much expected, I have had a week off plan, eating what I fancied and no exercising! Back on track tomorrow to try and shift sone if that gain. There are some fab...

For once, amazing, lots of exercise, stuck to plan 100% and the most syns I've had on any one day was 4.5, so excited but also apprehensive about 2M weigh in as I know sometimes a fab week doesn't always equate to a loss to match!!

A bit if a late check in but I managed 1.5 off this week, 3lbs to go for my 2 stone award, am pulling out all the stops to get there so we'll see what happens on Wednesday. Well done everyone, for those who've lost and to those that didn't get what they expected but aren't giving up!

Hi There Don't get disheartened, you have done brilliantly already. Ask yourself what feels worse how you feel now or how you felt before you started SW? ;-) I don't really know what to suggest, have you tried success express? It a slightly modified version of the SW plan, I am not completely...

2lbs off for me this week, pleased with that, only 0.5lb to shift this week to get rid of last weeks gain, Well done everyone, lots of losses and awards this week.

I really know what you mean there! It's funny how you can feel like you've gained when you haven't! The power of the mind hey? Lol, I am sure you will have done well despite how you feel. Well I was still stuffing my face and off plan on Friday then woke up Saturday and have given it 110%...

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2.5lb on for me this week, was expecting more than that so am quite pleased. Line drawn under last weeks mishaps. Ready to go for it again now. Good luck everyone.

Thanks, you're right, I must go tomorrow and draw a line under it but it's going to be hard, I've been on a roll and done so well in the last month, it's going to be hard to go and face up to the scales but I know if I don't it'll go ons and on. It was interesting to read about the sugar spike...

Dreading Wednesday have been eating what I like for the last 4 out if 5 days, have found it so hard,* week is upon me and I just couldn't curb those sugar/ junk cravings. I decided to weigh at home yesterday and it was a 4.5lb gain, mortified :-( but my own fault!

Hi Just discovered this in my Asda today, I have tried to figure it out and must be doing something wrong I have come up with various syn values from free to 5.5 using the sw website and am not sure how to calculate it. Can anyone help? Info is per 100g fat 1.6g, carbs 2.9g, protein 11.4g...

2lbs off and got my Club 10 award tonight, to say I'm thrilled is an understatement :oD Good luck everyone x

Yes they do, I've seen people in group loose after having flexible syns. They're for when you have an event or a big night out and know you'll go over syns. If you know you'll drink a whole bottle of wine, not resist dessert and stop for a curry on the way home etc then your group consultant...

Stick with it, I've seen this a lot at group, it's hard and disheartening when you've stuck to it, it's happened to me before too. hang in there and you'll see a drop down the scales after a few disappointing weeks I'm sure. Good luck.

Hi there, I could have written your post myself. I have days when I just can't resist a blow out and sugar cravings get the better of me. Yes, the day after I duffer too with headaches and feeling sluggish! It's taken me a while to accept that that's me and how I am, I need to have these...

I didn't make weigh in tonight as my 6 year old fell off his bike and needed a trip to A&E which spanned across the timings of both the groups. My son is fine, just a few stitches on his chin. Anyway I did weigh at home this morning and it looks like a gain of 3lbs after an indulgent weekend...

4lbs off for me :-) SOTW and got my 1.5 stone award, very pleased, feel like I'm back on track now after 4 months of lose, gain, lose, gain, lose, gain! Only 1lb off needed for my Club 10 next week so I'm going for it. Well done everyone, fab losses and for those struggling, hang in there and...

Wow, that's amazing, well done to you, you should be more than pleased what a fab achievement , good luck with shifting those last 10!

Ah that makes sense, thanks for replying :-)

I reckon they would still be free as you've removed the fat so it's only the meat juices cooking them.

Hi Can anyone answer this one for me please, in my book on page 30 it says for an HEXB: 28g houmous 28g Reduced fat houmous 57g Reduced fat houmous What's the difference?? I had some reduced fat houmous earlier but synned it a 2 per tbsp to be on the safe side as I wasn't sure exactly what...

I reckon you're spot on there, I would have counted and cooked exactly the same as you. In Asda I have seen extra trimmed steak where more of the fat is taken off, not sure how it worked out cost wise but you can still always cut the fat off yourself if IRS cheaper that way. Good luck, sounds...

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Well done! Here's hoping I can join you and get mine next week :)

2lbs off for me, happy with that! Pressure is on now, 3lbs to go for my 1.5 stone award or 2.5lbs to get down into next stone bracket, can I get to one of those next week? Going to try my hardest :-) Good luck in the coming week and well done all.

Woohoo 3.5lbs off for me tonight, that's my fortnights holiday gain now off and more :o)))) Re-focussed and feeling back on track, yay. Well done all!

Oops pushed send by mistake. Found myself sat in group at 6.30pm yesterday, I figured if I didn't go my holiday would extend into 3 weeks. Really pleased to have gained just 2.5lbs and have pledged to lose it by next Wednesday weigh in, yikes! Feeling re-focussed and ready to get back on track...

Ok, so I've been on my hols in Turkey fir the last 2 weeks, plane landed at 3.30 am yesterday morning

I'm lucky to be off to Turkey so hopefully it will be :-)

3lbs off this week woohoo, really pleased after having gains over the last few weeks which were a challenge due to 3 weedings a christening and a 40th, drawn a line under that and feel back on track, although I go on a 2 week holiday on Tuesday so am hoping I won't do too much damage whilst...

2.5lbs on for me this week, I know why, its all the weddings and me not sticking to plan. Gutted as it pushes my total loss bach to 12lbs, I hate it being under a stone but it's my own fault!! It's just over a week until my holiday so I will loose on Wednesday, I want my total loss to be back...

0.5lb gain for me but u'm actually pleased as there were 2 weddings in my weigh-in week this time, another wedding this Friday too so all in all not bad at all. Well done everyone ?

Yay, well done triple whammy!! Fantastic :-)

1.5lb off for me tonight, disappointing as I've exercised more and tried quite hard this week so was hoping for more of a loss. I lost the same last week and only stuck to plan for a day, oh well, must stick with it!

Well done fab achievements for you all round :-)

1.5lb off for me, happy with that as I've not had a 100% SW week but have done extra exercise to try and compensate. Couldn't face weigh in last week so went AWOL and the week before a 5.5lb gain so feel like I'm sliwly getting back on track! Big whoop to you all for those losses x For those...

I think SOTW should be based on the percentage of body weight lost not just numerical pounds lost. Someone in our group has a long journey ahead of them and is doing incredibly well but has got SOTW for about the last 5 or 6 weeks and SOTM. If it was based on percentage of weight lost it would...

Ashamed to say I bottled out of weigh in last night, knew I'd be looking at a small gain <1lb but couldn't face it after the big gain last week. Not the best way and I know you are encouraged to go and weigh whatever but this time I think in a strange way that it will keep me on track rather...

Ok so braved it and went to weigh in last Wednesday and the damage was 5.5lbs on!! That's what I get for coming off plan and stuffing my face with complete rubbish all week. I've been better this week so hoping to see a loss although it won't be huge but it'll be in the right direction. Was...

Hiya Just stick to the plan you're still half a stone down on where you started, don't be too hard on yourself, you did it before and can do it again and we're all allowed a holiday. Good luck.

Dreading WI tomorrow, haven't been able to stick to plan all week cuz I've been craving and eating all the wrong things (by choice) had a sneaky weigh this morning and was mortified but not surprised to see a 3.5lb gain so annoyed with myself after my fab week last week! Oh well, I will go and...

Thanks, I do a bit of everything to be honest but think I tend to lose more on green so try to do more of those if I can, extra easy is my next favourite and I do original every now and again. :-)

Amazing!!! Well Done you.

3lbs off for me tonight, all that effort in this last week paid off! Can I do 2lbs next week and get my next award??? I'm sure as heck going to try my hardest. Seeing some fab losses on here today, well done everyone x

14.5 syns today and feel like I've blown it! Hello Someone talk some sense into me, I've been doing very well this week and normally have 5-10 syns a day max. I know that I can have up to 15 syns a day but the daft thing is today I have had 14.5 syns and feel like I've blown it. :doh: I...

Hiya I saw this different flavoured yogurt in Asda today and thought I'd try it. Unfortunately that flavour isn't listed on the SW website. All the other yogurts that are fat free by the same maufacturer are free, is it safe to presume this one will be free too? it is definitley fat free...

Has anyone got any ideas on how best to syn this. I've just bought this shake to bake mix from Asda, its very similar to some other brands where you put meat or veg in the bag and bake it. There is nothing on the SW website about it and there is no nutritional info on the pack :cry:so I'm...

This is a new recipe from my group, just made it and it is yummy! Thought I'd share 3 eggs- free 1 packet Batchelors mild curry rice - free 1 tin of Asda chick pea Dahl - free Cook rice as per instructions on packet, beat eggs, mix everything together and put in a loaf tin. Cook for 25-30...

Wow, well done Tom, that's fantastic, good luck with the National you've got to enter!

1lb off, I can live with that :o)

Waiting in anticipation for what the scales say tomorrow, went off track for 3 days :d'oh: and have pulled out all the stops in the last 4 days, 100% to plan and have done more exercise than usual. Its *star* week for me and that usually temporarily hijacks some of my loss so am keeping that...

Mix in some sweetener and one or two packets of choc options (2 syns a packet) melt 2 Alpen light bars (hexB) in the microwave for 30 seconds then spread on the chocolate/quark mix, Yummy.

Hiya There is a nice recipe in the latest slimming world mag, I think its the April/May one) its a roasted veg couscous but has lemon juice and herbs in it for extra zing! the recipe has it with butter bean houmous and it was delicious. Let me know if you want the recipe and I'll post it.

As long as overall our weight is coming down the odd blip and gain here and there won't hurt I'm sure, I'm still 1 stone 1lb down from when I started so in the grand scheme of things I'm still pleased! You can do it, here's to losses next week!

Oopsie 2.5lbs on but after a very indulgent weekend, street party for Royal Wedding and my Dad's 70th Birthday celebrations over 2 days with 2 meals out incl puddings (my decision to have) I expected that. Lost 2.5lbs last week so back to where I was. At least I went and got weighed...

2.5lbs off for me this week, pleased with that but wish the scales didn't first register 3lbs off. It didn't download to the computer so I had to get back on the scales again and they read 2.5lbs off, feel like I've been diddled out of half a pound loss. Good luck everyone weighing tonight

If anyone in the UK is interested in an ice cream maker, this one is on special offer £19.99 from Robert Dyas (reduced from £59.99) I have to say it is fab, got one last week. You have to put the bowl in the freezer for 12 hours before you can use but it does work very well, don't be tempted...

Hi There I can only echo what everyone else has said, our consultant says that when you do more excercise than usual your body stores lactic acid (thats why you ache) and that can cause a gain. Make sure you drink enough fluids too. Are you making sure each meal has 1/3 superfree/free foods...

A STS for me this week but happy to take that as I expected a gain.

We had chat at group about only determining success by what we see on the scales. It's only us that see those digits everyone else sees 'us'. A friend has been exercising lots, sticking to plan 100% and disheartened to lose maybe 1lb a week or stay the same, that said, she can now wear the ski...

3.5lbs off this week :o) a pleasant surprise! Only 0.5lbs to go to get my stone award so I am going to try my best to get it next week. Well done on your losses everyone.

Don't beat yourself up about it, a lot of us have 'blips' (me included) in our group we get given flexible syns, for nights out/special occasions when you just know you'll exceed your daily syn allowance. We get given extra syns for that day only, the rule is enjoy yourself but stay 100% on...

Fantastic, well done!

Amazing, well done, I just thought I'd look at some pics to inspire me and you certainly have! Thanks

Hiya I am confused, can someone help? I've been on the SW site to try and work out syn values of Tesco Balsamic dressing (I can only find light choices or finest listed and its neither) I have input all the nutritional info carbs, fat, protein per 100g as it says on the bottle but on the...

Week 1 WI 22.1.11 -6lbs :D Week 2 WI 27.1.11 -4lbs :D Half stone award Week 3 WI 2.2.11 STC but I deserved that :break_diet: Given myself a stern talking to and back on track now, have put myself in the 2lbs club for next week, fingers crossed.

Does anyone know if you can substitute any of the ingredients as your Hex's? I hope so as just made the choc cake and smells yummy. Going to save it for later with a cup of tea :)

An interesting read, my weigh in's have gone the other way. I weigh once a week at home first thing in the morning on weigh in day and then at group that night. I know there is 1lb difference between my home scales and group scales. In week 1 I know I lost 4lbs but my group weigh in came up as...

I made some of this up yesterday and despite my original reservations when it all went in the pot, I was pleasantly surprised, it really is yummy, have had it for lunch in the last 2 days, weigh in tomorrow - fingers crossed :D

Just thought I'd share my first weigh in and I lost 3.5lbs this week :o) really pleased as I went off track a bit for 2 days. Did it alone for the first week but I joined a group Wednesday so ,y first official weigh in will be next week.