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  1. Nigel g

    Feel the need to have a little moan...apologies!

    Me soo sorry too, the written word can be perceived in different ways. I now see it for what it was totally harmless. My regret is not to pm you instead of posting. Kindest regards silly bloke.:D
  2. Nigel g

    Feel the need to have a little moan...apologies!

    bit harsh?
  3. Nigel g

    Fondant Potatoes my way

    No Syns extra easy. Desiree potato that has a floury texture is probably the best to use but Maris piper or king edwards will be ok. Make a pint of Kalo organic veg stock. Use 6 medium sized potatoes. Slice your potatoes in the style of sauté. Nice and thin though. In a oven proof dish...
  4. Nigel g

    Feel the need to have a little moan...apologies!

    WOW, I am so impressed , it's so nice to see so much support offered so quickly. Why can't blokes be a bit more like that. :D
  5. Nigel g

    Miss Slinky

    Our group in Knutsford are doing the Miss Slinky award next week, I don't have a chance coz ive got no LBD (little black dress):cry:
  6. Nigel g

    Rant

    Hi here is my rant. Why do leisure centres in the main have to have a big glass viewing window where any Tom, Dick or Harry can stare at who is swimming. Surely in this day and age when body image is so important do these centres insist on allowing the public to stare at barely clothed Men...
  7. Nigel g

    Work out DVD

    So far so good Thanks for the help. I will run it past my gf Sarah, who is dieting with me. She wants a gentle form of work out as she has not done any for years.:D
  8. Nigel g

    Work out DVD

    Hi, can anyone recommend a good work out fun dvd. Either aerobics or step or dance. Something that gets you puffed out but is not too demanding on the joints. It would be a bonus if it were available to get from the shops this weekend. Appreciated in advance........... Regards Nigel:D
  9. Nigel g

    Lettuce leaf wraps

    Lettuce leaf wraps. Now I don’t tend to measure things when I cook so I am mainly guessing with this recipe. Serves 2people 1 iceberg lettuce or Chinese leaf 8oz minced beef (verylean) 1 pt beef stock 1 finely chopped pepper 2oz finely shitake chopped mushrooms 3 finely chopped...
  10. Nigel g

    Green Day Vegetarian Slow cooker recipes

    Butternut squash risotto Try cutting it up into chunks and with the skin still attached spray with fry light season salt and pepper and roast in the oven on 180c till turning golden. Take out of the oven leave to cool separate the skin from the flesh. Make a simple risotto and add at the end .:D
  11. Nigel g

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Minute steak , SW chips , mushrooms and onions, broccoli, sweetcorn. cauliflower. Pomegranate mango kiwi and pineapple salad.:D
  12. Nigel g

    Am I eating too much?

    Thanks Sparky that's sound advice. I am following the common sense approach and all is well so far.
  13. Nigel g

    Very low syn hotpot

    Hi all, Who likes hot pot?. Well then put trimmed beef cubes,mixed herbs and carrots, proper fresh peas, swede, parsnip, onions, kitchen sink, beef stock. Cook in your slow cooker or on the hob, put into casserole dish arrange sliced cooked potato on top spray with fry light mill pepper and salt...
  14. Nigel g

    Green Day Vegetarian Slow cooker recipes

    How stupid am i, sorry about putting it in here. I was doing things too fast and got it all wrong. Anyway ill work on the bns soup and get back to you. sorry again:D
  15. Nigel g

    Running

    Hi, that's very nice of you to ask. I have been resting it but also gently stretching because i have been advised to keep it extended by gentle stretching. I have also been told that i can cycle as much as i like but to get off and walk if it starts to hurt. I will be able to walk once it's...
  16. Nigel g

    Green Day Vegetarian Slow cooker recipes

    Hot pot removed. silly billy me.
  17. Nigel g

    Syns Question

    Hi again. Ok seems fine then, I just wouldn't want you to be mis informed and regret your weekend. So I hope you have a brilliant time. :D
  18. Nigel g

    Am I eating too much?

    ooops yes she said that to me too. I think i eat more veg and fruit than anything else. By the way how do you get your slimming world stickers into your profile signature. I can't seem to find out by myself.:D
  19. Nigel g

    Syns Question

    Hi, i hope you don't think i am trying to pour water on your bonfire but saving your syn's is ok if you only use it from a couple of day's e.g. 30 syn's at the most. I may be wrong of course but please speak to your club leader before you go out it may help you make a more informed decision. :D
  20. Nigel g

    Am I eating too much?

    Hi, i spoke to our club leader. I asked her if eating as much as i want of the free foods is ok, or, if ,as some suggest it's counter productive to the diet. She disagreed with that point of view and her advice is eat as much free as you like. case closed.:D
  21. Nigel g

    Running

    Thanks for the advice, very valued indeed I shall keeps tabs on your progress. Not in the stalker sense of course.
  22. Nigel g

    Am I eating too much?

    Hi I am observing the rules of the sw extra easy diet. However my girlfriend is concerned that I am eating too much of the stuff I am allowed to eat without control of portion sizes such as rice, pasta, potatoes. If I make a dish that is syn free I will also eat lots and lots of it. As the...
  23. Nigel g

    Running

    Hey well done and thanks for the kind words. I shall take it easy on the running for now, I have just come back from yoga, so I hope it will help with the tendon. I had a very brisk walk earlier today and oh boy did I get a pain from hell coming through my leg. Oh well onwards and upwards. Next...
  24. Nigel g

    Iyenga yoga

    Hi peeps, I am off to do some Iyenga Yoga tonight. Ive heard it's great for your aches and pains and I also heard it helps with weight loss. Has anyone else done Iyenga yoga, can you tell me how it went for you? did you find it helpful? :D
  25. Nigel g

    PERFECT FOR SW CHIPS :-) !!!!!

    Try cutting the potatoes thinner they take less time and are really nice if done in oven on highest setting.:D
  26. Nigel g

    The big eat no syn omelette

    3 eggs Prawns. 1 peppers small dice 1/2 onion small dice. 1/4Courgette peeled and small dice. 3 medium mushrooms sliced. 1 medium sized potato sliced thinly. Salt, pepper and mixed herbs. Slice potato into thin slices just a bit thinner than saute potatoes would be. Boil potatoes in unsalted...
  27. Nigel g

    Running

    GUTTED ive stretched my achilles tendon so I cannot run till mended. But walking helps to cure it so ill be doing some of that. Gutted though. :D
  28. Nigel g

    1/2 a pound of possitiveness

    Hi all. All the exercise and the right food the early nights and the enthusiasm I have for this diet is all very well and good. However this week I only lost ½ a pound in weight. My girlfriend who did no exercise comparable to me lost 1 ½ pound. I am not at all peed off with this in fact I am...
  29. Nigel g

    Was walking, got shouted at 'fat b' from a car window today

    Hi I feel very sad that this has happened to you and that others have had simular experiences. I am ashamed to be a bloke at times because lets be frank men are horrible in that they will shout things like that or tell rude jokes about people. It's not you or anyone else who should be ashamed of...
  30. Nigel g

    Running

    :DHi great mates, (sorry bout that) any way hi, just got back from a run, feeling great right now all showered and happy. I heard about a podcast from itunes called PODRUNNER INTERVALS. I downloaded it and it is brilliant. It is FREE it plays music, mainly drum and bass but it makes a sound...
  31. Nigel g

    Salmon and prawn provencal with duchess potato in pictures

    Hi just want to point out to people interested in this dish. that there is a step by step picture guide on how i make it, it's in a thread called "photo's of food" in sw recipes.:D
  32. Nigel g

    Running

    Oh wow that's fantastic!!!!!! 13.5 miles or something like that anyway. You must have worked hard to do that time as well. Congratulations that was some acheivement.:D
  33. Nigel g

    Running

    The darker nights are drawing in now so you have to think of your safety. Pity we don't all live near each other, we could have a little group run. Being a bloke is ok but without sounding patronising you also need to factor your safety into a run. If you lead a very busy life like we all do...
  34. Nigel g

    Luxury chocolate birthday cake

    Wouldn't it be wonderful to have chocolate cake and lose weight. Only in our dreams, not fair:cry:
  35. Nigel g

    Photo's of food

    There are no syns or any fat in this recipe apart from fry light.
  36. Nigel g

    Photo's of food

    and finally:D
  37. Nigel g

    Photo's of food

    nearly there
  38. Nigel g

    Photo's of food

    more more more
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    Photo's of food

    some more
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    Photo's of food

    more.
  41. Nigel g

    Photo's of food

    and even more
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    Photo's of food

    and more photo's
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    Photo's of food

    more photo's
  44. Nigel g

    Photo's of food

    I want to share with you our dinner for tonight. It is baked salomon with tumeric and tarragon with duchess potato and prawn provencale, garden peas and broccoli ,cauliflower. Don't know any way of posting all 45 pics so ill keep putting on new threads.:D:D
  45. Nigel g

    Luxury chocolate birthday cake

    Luxury chocolate birthday cake. I had to make this cake today for my would be step daughter’s 17th birthday. I have to sit there and think of the lovely Genoese sponges and the chocolate spread and strawberry filling and the beautiful chocolate ganash topping. How the hell can I make this and...
  46. Nigel g

    Running

    Thank you JemmaBe your post will help a lot especially on the effects of running on the joins etc....
  47. Nigel g

    My fish pie

    Hi, here are some fish pie pictures from my own recipe it contains 1 syn. I have already published the recipe in the sw recipes somewhere. :D
  48. Nigel g

    No syns fat free chicken curry

    I use a mixture of spices but you can use what you like.
  49. Nigel g

    Running

    Yes quite true.
  50. Nigel g

    I am a Chef

    Hi all, i have got a chance to do some work at a very nice restaurant nearby. It's only going to be on a part time basis as i have two jobs already. But the thing is they are going for their first or second michellin star which is a real challenge for all who sail in her and i hope to be a part...
  51. Nigel g

    Running

    I spoke to two people today. One a bloke, he said don't do running it's bad for your knees and ankle joints, just keep the walking going. The other a girl, my age, said she was so impressed with how well she took to running, she joined a club. As to the knee joints and ankle joint comment she...
  52. Nigel g

    Extra Easy Inspired by you.

    :D Hi again how is everyone doing. I hope all is well with you and you are excited about what your doing because I am, and you inspire me, without that inspiration from the people who are on this brill website I would have fallen flat on my face. Well that’s enough ass kissing for now, :kissass...
  53. Nigel g

    Running

    Just back from a little run. I think tomorrow will be my rest day. Back to the programme on Saturday.:D
  54. Nigel g

    Running

    Yes that's brilliant TrixieB would you like me to ask about your progress. Do you think we could compare notes?. I am pleased about my weight loss thank you for your encouragement.:D
  55. Nigel g

    Running

    Well I am pleased to say that the excersise I did this week paid off. I lost 4.5lbs, according to sw ive lost 10% of my body weight in 7 weeks im a 1lb off losing 2 stone now so I will work hard to get that off for the next weigh in. Thanks all for posting in this thread it's a great help for...
  56. Nigel g

    I am a Chef

    The boredom theme is quite a common one. I hear members at the club complain about it quite often. I think it must be even harder to cope with it after 19 months. It' s gonna be difficult to come up with sauces to suit meats or fish or even the old favourite pasta. A sauce is usually made up of...
  57. Nigel g

    Chicken Casserole

    Hi 5aday, You could do of course, my view on it is that the flavour from the stock would be overshadowed at that early stage by the onion and garlic as well as most of your stock evaporating. I like to take dominat flavours and match their flavours with the other ingredients in a dish unless...
  58. Nigel g

    Running

    You have to be disciplined to follow that closely. I am going to follow it next chance I get probably tomorrow night. I might start it at week 5 though as I feel my progress so far warrants it. Thank you for posting. :D
  59. Nigel g

    Running

    I for one would like to read the sw copy you have there. I have just come back from a 2hr walk I planned my route before I went and I set myself a staged plan. I had one land mark to reach for 1 mile and another for 2 miles etc.. I felt in the mood so went up to 3 landmarks and walked back...
  60. Nigel g

    Running

    Hi again, I went on my bike last night to see my parents.(3miles) It was windy and I did think it was picking on me at one point. No matter which direction I rode in the wind was blowing me backwards. As a consequence my legs are aching in my lower calves. I will go for a walk later, I will go...
  61. Nigel g

    Monkfish

    Yeh it's very pricey and you need to get the tail as fresh as poss for maximum moisture in the flesh. I have a fab recipe that looks the bees knees and will impress your friends at the dinner table. Guilt head bream is not too expensive I think it's about £6 a fish. Make sure it's gutted and de...
  62. Nigel g

    Roast leg of lamb - syn free?

    May i offer a view on this one. I would take out the lamb from the fridge an hour before cooking. Skewer the meat as much as you can then If you have a frying or sauce pan big enough seal the lamb and put on a grill rack or a cooling rack or chop up some carrots and place the lamb on it inside...
  63. Nigel g

    Green Day Vegetarian Slow cooker recipes

    Wow silly sausage that dish looks lovely I shall give it a whirl myself soon. The slow cooker is a chamber of flavour bung lots of root veg into it along with the meat of your choice and maybe a hint of chilli powder for a slight kick to knock out the cobwebs........delicious!!!
  64. Nigel g

    Running

    Thanks for the encouragement it's working for me. I hope very much to inspire others to try and exercise this way. I shall take my bike out tonight and cycle to my mum and dad's which is 3 miles away and ill take it easy. Once again thank you for taking time to read my posts.
  65. Nigel g

    This is why im doing slimmingworld..

    If only i could look that good lol. Well done hope you achieve it.:D
  66. Nigel g

    Running

    Hi ive just got back from a run, my first one. I bought trainers today and a pedometer. I got the trainers that were recommended on the running world site that Hannahkw1 quoted in her post. I ran 3.21 km ive yet to work out what that is in miles. It was tough i did stop a lot and walk but i did...
  67. Nigel g

    No syns fat free chicken curry

    Thanks Madamelaminx and evethewitch. It is good to know it's only a small syn. I did try to be syn free in that one but i was told by a member of slimming world it was free , she may have confussed it with something else. But you are totally right it's not syn free with the paste in and I am...
  68. Nigel g

    Tortilla quiche

    Thank you Nanny ill try that myself. :D
  69. Nigel g

    I am a Chef

    # Hi, if you click on all diets in the big blue bit then sroll down to slimming world you will find slimming world recipes. Hope this helps. :D
  70. Nigel g

    Tortilla quiche

    Tortilla quiche Serves -4 1 portion is syn free if your milk comes from your healthy A choice. 3 medium potatoes 1 med onion ¼ green, yellow, red peppers 4 Asparagus. tips trimmed (optional) 1/4 Broccoli (just cooked optional) Sweet corn ( just cooked optional) 1tsp Mixed dried herbs 1pt...
  71. Nigel g

    Chicken Casserole

    Chicken casserole. Serves 2 Trim all the fat and skin from 2 chicken legs and thighs. 2 med onions or 4 shallots. 2 garlic cloves 1 large carrot ½ fennel (optional) 1 celery stick 1 Kalo organic veg stock cube 1 tin chopped quality tomato 100 ml water Milled salt and pepper to taste. Chop up...
  72. Nigel g

    No syns fat free chicken curry

    I wasn't aware there was a syn value to tomato paste. I was misinformed, I will have to kill someone if that is the case. It doesn't matter much though as it an be left out. Try Paprika it is a good colouring agent. I think it's free but not 100% sure as i cannot find it in the syn calculator.
  73. Nigel g

    Green Day Vegetarian Slow cooker recipes

    Hi, I don't know your model but the one we have absorbs the evaperation, meaning that the amount of liquid increases during the cooking. I as a rule would suggest that the liquid is up to at least 3/4 of the volume. Heat on high till it starts to simmer then leave on low heat for the remainder...
  74. Nigel g

    I am a Chef

    Almost any vegetables can be put in the slow cooker with the addition of a good stock the outcome is excellent. My tip would be to use sweet potato in your recipe as it is high in fibre and the cooking process will not destroy it's qualities as much as boiling does. Steaming potatoes and veg is...
  75. Nigel g

    Green Day Vegetarian Slow cooker recipes

    Almost any vegetables can be put in the slow cooker with the addition of a good stock the outcome is excellent. My tip would be to use sweet potato in your recipe as it is high in fibre and the cooking process will not destroy it's qualities as much as boiling does. Steaming potatoes and veg is...
  76. Nigel g

    I am a Chef

    Hi I am a chef with 26 years of experience working in the catering industry. I and my girlfriend are on the extra easy diet with slimming world. I am on a misson to produce meals with no syns and no fat. I have produced chicken and fish dishes that have lots of flavour but no syns or fat in...
  77. Nigel g

    Running

    Hi and thanks for the info and help. I am lucky to have such a fab resource at my fingertips on most topics to do with losing weight and related stuff. I am going to buy some decent trainers as was recomended before i embark on any running. I fancy the lampost idea there are plenty about to...
  78. Nigel g

    Running

    Hi all, How are you feeling today? Any runners/joggers amongst you? I am considering doing it, I used to like running when i was in my youth of course, I ran when i was in my 20's. Not sure if i should do it now I worry about wearing out my ankles or knees. Are these worries a bit silly? has...
  79. Nigel g

    No syns fat free chicken curry

    Hi I make a chicken curry which has no fat at all in it. Providing you trim all the fat from a chicken breast it qualifies as fat free. I brought the curry to the last Slimming world meeting and everyone loved it. It’s my own recipe. Here is the recipe and method. serves 2 2 skinless raw...
  80. Nigel g

    Walking

    Flip flops 10 miles WOW! that's incredible.
  81. Nigel g

    Walking

    Walking is really good for the soul. I am lucky in that I have a radio and ipod that distract me from the hard work of it. I walked 8 miles last week, I didn't mean to walk that much I was enjoyin it so I kept on going.
  82. Nigel g

    Walking

    Oh dear no match to listen to today. Went for a long walk last week and the radio made the journey bearable. I think ill load up the ipod this time. :D
  83. Nigel g

    Ode to the diet

    well done I loved it well done.
  84. Nigel g

    Extra Easy Thank you

    Kind comments. Thanks to all for your very kind comments.
  85. Nigel g

    Extra Easy Thank you

    Big thanks to Trish and all the club members at slimming world Knutsford for being so brilliant. I have now lost a mind bending one and a half stone in five weeks I am so thrilled. But I know I would have struggled to do it by myself. So thanks very much to them and Sarah.
  86. Nigel g

    Roast Potatoes

    I am a chef and have been for 30 years. I make fat free curries and I make lovely fish pie that has only 1scyn on slimming world. niknaks potatoes are the same as I do them just add salt to make them even more delicious.
  87. Nigel g

    Naughty but nice

    2 smartie cup cakes and a ground coffee with a tiny bit of bacardi rum init 15 syns just ok on the daily limit. slimming world
  88. Nigel g

    New member

    Thank you Thank you for your warm welcome and encouragement.
  89. Nigel g

    New member

    Hello peeps i was on twitter looking at a slimming world thread when i came across a link for this site. I am a slimming world member and i have had a very easy journey up to now. I don't know if being male has anything to do wiht it but i seem to have lost 17lbs in 4 weeks achieving slimmer of...
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