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Today. B: 35g muesli (HXB), soya milk (HXA), banana. L: Huge salad, AH spice sensation couscous (1 syn), red onion Lindas. D: Granose chicky bake (6 syns), roasted veggies. S: Apple, Koko chocolate coconut milk, 3 breadsticks (3 syns). Tomorrow I'll be going off plan for a meal so I've not had...

Yesterday. B: 35g muesli (HXB), soya milk (HXA), banana. L: Breakfast! Fry's sausages, VBites rashers (2 syns), baked beans, tofu scramble, baked potato and green pepper hash. Comfort food! D: Quick and dirty bowl of Fry's chicky strips (oh, 7 syns? I forget), pasta, soya beans and 50g Cheezly...

All day brekkie! Smoked tofu scramble, Fry's Traditional Sausages, VBites Rashers, baked beans and baked potato hash (potato, red onion, garlic and green peppers). 1.5 syns for the lot!

Today. B: 35g muesli (HXB), soya milk (HXA), banana. L: Enormous bowl of salad, Tesco Mediterranean couscous (2 syns), 55g reduced fat hummus (HXB), Linda snausages. D: Co-op microwave basmati rice (0.5 syns), AH lentil dahl, Linda spinach and mushroom burger (1.5 syns) S: Apple, Koko chocolate...

Yesterday. B: 35g muesli (HXB), soya milk (HXA), banana. L: Leftover couscous with roasted veg, butterbeans and rocket, 55g reduced fat hummus (HXB), Linda snausages, roasted garlic jam (3 syns). D: Bit of a weird mishmash. Huge salad, refried beans, Goodlife Mexican Vegetable Rice Nest (...

I noticed towards the end of the day yesterday that I hadn't had ANY syns. Were I not boobing this wouldn't be a bad thing, but I AM so I (oh so reluctantly) squeezed a few in. I had 28g of plain chocolate (well okay, dark chocolate with naga chilli, my goodness it was fierce!) and grated 30g of...

Nope, that's not it!

Well, I've lost a kilo! Not bad going! A kilo a week is a nice target for me - that'd put me at 6 weeks away from my goal weight. Let's see if I can keep this up. B: 35g Dorset Cereal Simply Nutty muesli (HXB), soya milk (HXA), sliced banana. L: Made a huge bowl of couscous with roasted veggies...

Could some lovely person please fill me in on the syn value of this please? Ingredients: Oat flakes (28%), wheat gluten, tomato powder (12%), seeds (11%) (pumpkin, sunflower), re pepper powder (8%), dried vegetables (7%) (onion, red pepper, tomato), lentil flour (5%), yeast extract, dried...

1kg off this week, fab stuff!

Checking in! I've just restarted SW at home - green days only and I'm breastfeeding too. Already feeling miles better just for putting a little thought into what I'm eating. Last Monday morning I weighed in at 82kg, can't wait to see what tomorrow morning brings...

Right. Reining it in following last night's blip. B: 35g Dorset Cereals Simply Fruity muesli (HXB), soya milk (HXA), sliced banana. L: Bit of a mish-mash of stuff that needed using and stuff that'd be quick. Half a pack of Ainsley Lentil Dahl, Linda red onion snausages, massive pile of salad...

Fat Saturday. B: 35g Dorset Cereals Simply Nutty muesli (HXB), Alpro yog (2 syns), sliced banana. L: Leftover chilli, pouch of Co-op microwave basmati rice (0.5 syns), 30g soya cheese (HXB). D: Oh good grief, I've just had a fat takeaway. Vegetable jalfrezi and pilau rice from a lovely South...

Is mock duck free? The tinned stuff? I think you've just made my day!

Hello hello! I've recently climbed back aboard the SW train. My son is 6 months old, he was exclusively breastfed until now but we have commenced weaning. In theory, then, my additional HXs should drop. HOWEVER as we are baby-led weaning he is currently only eating very little and is still...

I've had an Alpro yoghurt (2) and a pouch of Co-op basmati rice (0.5) - think we're getting an Indian later so that's where the rest are going!

Yesterday: B: 35g Dorset Cereals Simply Nutty Muesli (HXB), Alpro yog (2 syns), sliced banana. L: Warburton's Brown sammich thin (5 syns - luckily these are all gone now!) stuffed with salad and Marmite. D: Chilli (made this with Asda frozen veg mince - I have the 2012 book which lists this as...

35g Dorset Cereal Simply Nutty Muesli (HXB), Alpro yog (2 syns), sliced banana. The next best thing to having pudding for breakfast.

Hi all, I'm currently breastfeeding - baby is six months and we have started solids BUT as we are doing BLW he is not actually eating an awful lot yet and is still taking his full number of breastfeeds. I do green days exclusively which means I get loads of additional healthy extras which I'm...

Hello! Always interested in other vegan food diaries, I'll be keeping an eye on this one! Speak to me of syn free tofu mayo...

Soooo it turns out the LM burger is 1.5 syns, not 3.5 - that puts me on 12.5 for the day. I am totally having one of my 2.5 syn mochas before bed. I am loving SW as a breastfeeding mum, being encouraged to eat all my syns is AWESOME.

Leetle thread bump, I had one of these this evening (mistakenly believing it to be 3.5 syns a pop, I am pleased to hear I was wrong) and can report that they are DELICIOUS! Definitely one of the best veggie burgers I've ever had, and I'm a bit of an afficionado of meatless junk food. Would be...

Today has been a challenge but I have won! B: 35g Dorset Cereals Nutty muesli (HXB) with an Alpro yog (2 syns) and most of a sliced banana (we are starting baby led weaning so my son had the rest of the banana!) S: Pouch of Tilda mushroom basmati rice (3 syns) and an apple S: Warburton's brown...

Today has gone slightly pear-shaped. B: Porridge with 35g oats and soya milk (HXA+B) S: Apple L: Leftover bolognese sauce from yesterday, half a wholemeal pitta (3.5 syns) S: Pomegranite... then it all goes wonky. We got home from our walk and I was starving and felt like crap. Downed a little...

Yesterday was a good day. B: Porridge with 35g oats and soya milk (HXA+B) S: Apple L: Leftover couscous with roasted veg, 55g reduced fat hummus (HXB), half a wholemeal pitta bread (3.5 syns) S: Banana, soya yoghurt (2 syns) D: Pasta bolognese made with Asda veggie mince (I have this down as...

Evening all! I am officially back on the wagon! I've had a baby since my last SW adventure, he is six months old today (and it's my birthday, I'm 30!) and it's about time I lost the baby blubber. I am doing green days exclusively as I'm vegan. Furthermore I am breastfeeding - Sprout has started...

2lb loss for me today. The system works!

Waitrose and Hotel Chocolat both carry 100% cocoa chocolate. No sugar, no milk, just pure bitter choccie loveliness. That'd be great for chillis and things, and because it's so bitter it's not so great for nibbling (unless you love bitter foods like I do) thus removes the temptation from having...

I've been off the board for a few days, can't remember how many HONKs are due but I'm still 100% every day! Hooray for that!

Veg chilli, baked potato and broccoli. I'll also be making a syn-free banoffee pudding! Exciting!

I only have soya cheese listed for HEB. 700ml soya milk is a lot, I could so easily just have one HEA's worth of soya milk and a portion of Cheezly or something for the other A option. Would that be acceptable since I am dairy free and can't eat any of the cheeses listed as HEAs?

How about rice milk? I think I have it listed as a HEA actually. It looks properly watery but the texture is just right. I prefer it in tea to soya, personally...

Amazing! Thanks for checking in, I LOVE a bit of Wagamama... can you fill me in on some of the veggie dishes please? I'm on green only... My favourites are yasai cha han and yasai yaki soba. I also love the yasai gyoza and the edamame beans. Any ideas? Thanks again, really appreciate it!

Ahh wait, the book has it listed as superfree but not superspeed. I think we've got our wires crossed somewhere, sorry!

Is it not? I have it listed as superfree in my book (2011)...

And for today... Honk V - Honk Actually

Okay, I know I wasn't expecting great things but I've actually not lost any weight at all. Stayed exactly the same. Rather disappointing, but I'm not letting it put me off. Just keep swimming, just keep swimming... Here's today: MONDAY: Breakfast: Porridge...

This sexy beast. Wholemeal couscous, butterbeans, orange pepper, red onion, garlic, cherry toms, rocket, spices. Not shown: my massive grin upon realising how delicious it was.

Oh my goodness, I am so sorry to hear that. Old soul kitties are so very special. Big hugs missus xxx

Hmm... I'm thinking it could be a great idea to do this but actually make it up as a wrap. Would be perfect for taking to work! Ahhh, mouth is watering now :D

Watermelon :)

Nope, I've been trying to rein in my consumption of treat foods and whatnot but I wasn't on any diet or eating plan. Thanks for your supportive comments, much appreciated! I told myself I'd stick with it a month minimum to see if it works for me, so far so good, if the weight starts coming off...

I've stayed the same at 79kg. Not impressed, everyone else seems to get big losses their first week but not me! I've stuck to the plan so carefully too! Giving it time though, it is shark week so I am retaining water like a boss. Ho hum... :(

In a word: no. I attended a few meetings last year when I first tried SW. Being a rather unusual-looking person I tend to find people don't treat me with a great deal of warmth generally, and it was the same then. I'm sort of used to it but it's not great when trying to settle in to a...

Cinnamon porridge and a lovely mug of chai. It's chilly out there, I'm totally feeling the warming spices this morning!

Honk IV - Return To The Planet Of The Honks

Morning all! Checking in before my early shift today. I'll be hopping on the scales when I get to work, not expecting great things as it is shark week but we shall see. Here's yesterday: SUNDAY: Breakfast: Porridge w/ 35g oats (HEA+B) Lunch: Sweet potato chilli veg pot...

Bangers, sweet potato mash and steamed broccoli. Can't wait, I'm having a slooow shift at work and could do with some decent comfort grub!

We found them in Asda. I've sent The Beard out to buy more today!

Yesterday. I was back at work on a late shift, which tends to send my eating pattern a bit screwy. Kept on top of it though, especially with help from The Beard who was happy to make sure there was food ready for when I got home. Discovery of the week: Goodlife Spicy Lentil & Vegetable Wedges...

Honk 3 - Look Who's Honking Now

No way! Will have to get those more often, so so worth it! edit to add: There's actually 2 in a package so I'm guessing you mean 3 1/2 syns each? I'm totally amazed, one is plenty - especially alongside a curry or something, they're almost like insanely beefed-up samosas. Thanks again, you have...

Eep, sorry! Providing I am still capable of doing maths correctly at this hour on a Saturday, each wedge works out at 140g.

I've a feeling this is going to be heinous, but here goes. GOODLIFE LENTIL AND VEGETABLE WEDGE: Ingredients: chickpeas, wheatflour, tomato, mango puree (11%), onion, puy lentils (7%), rapeseed oil, water, dried potato, coriander, petits pois (4%), spinach (2%), tomato puree... rest is all...

Honk Two: The Electric Boogaloo

Bread. Lovely fresh fragrant artisan bread. Aaaand olive oil. SW already gives us the balsamic vinegar... Honestly, bread with oil and vinegar is probably my favourite food and I see myself missing it intensely on SW!

To the best of my knowledge they're only available in Asda and Sainsburys. They seem to get snapped up quickly though... Every time I see the Italian ones in the shop I get excited before remembering they have cheese in them, haha :rolleyes:

Thanks! We had Linda's red onion and rosemary sausages, which are free (oddly, since the original ones are synned!). I love them so much! Sad that they're only a limited edition one. Ahh well, once they're gone I'll be reverting to my old favourite Fry's...

Evening chaps! It's been a good day today, I am properly getting into the swing of things now... FRIDAY: Breakfast: Porridge w/ 35g oats (HEA+B) Lunch: Leftover chilli, noodles Dinner: Bangers and winter veg mash (1 syn) + 1tbsp onion marmalade (2 syns), chocolate and...

Have you thought about trying spaghetti squash? It's not the same but it's SO delicious and superfree!

Sweetfire beetroot sounds way too nice to actually exist. Must get to Waitrose ASAP!

Some comfort food tonight. Winter veg mash (1 syn for wholegrain mustard) with some Linda's red onion and rosemary bangers (free). Dessert is choccie and vanilla tofu whip with fresh strawbs. Lovely lovely!

I know there are various threads about Nando's and Pizza Express already but having scoured the search results I can't find anything that answers my specific questions. First up: Pizza Express. I've been having my pizzas sans cheese for some years now (the lovely people at my local branch give...

M'norks. The one place I want to get bigger, and they're always the last place to gain weight and the first to lose it. It's a conspiracy I tells ya!

Honk! An uncharacteristically low 2 syns today!

Oh goodness, I had no idea there had been changes... I joined a group last year but wasn't able to keep attending as I work some pretty erratic shifts. I'm having a crack at doing it solo this time around - aside from this forum, of course! The peanut stew is a recipe I've adapted from here...

Toast and marmite and a nice cup of strong, sweet tea.

Voila. Chilli made with veg mince and sweet potato, very garlicky broccoli and a generous helping of rice. There is a LOT of good here, I will be full all night!

Veg chilli and rice with a side of garlic broccoli. I am looking forward to it, it's one of my favourite meals lately!

Didn't check in yesterday. It was a bit crap for me diet-wise, I stayed on the plan and within syns but The Beard was away on business which always makes me feel a bit sad, so I stuffed myself with starchy carbs and totally neglected the fruit and veg side of the deal. Today is better...

Argh dammit, was thinking to myself the whole time "must remember to include the brand name" and lo and behold, I have failed. The company that make them are called Humdinger.

Wotcha! Hoping you lovely lot can help me out here. I'm after the syn values for the little bags of dairy-free buttons you can get in the supermarket. Either milk-style or white (or both!) - I have grand plans! Many thanks :D

TUESDAY: Breakfast: Porridge w/ 28g oats + berries (HEA+B) Lunch: Leftover Ratatouille (1.5 Syns) and pasta Dinner: Peanut Stew (7.5 Syns) + Wholemeal Pitta (HEB) Snacks: Apple + 10g almond butter (3 syns), banana, glass of soya milk (HEA), soya yoghurt (2 Syns) HEA: 700ml Soya Milk...

Evening! Just checking in to your diary, you've got some yummy looking stuff on the go :D If you don't mind me asking, how do you find Riverford? I've been an Abel & Cole girl on and off for a couple of years now but have been tempted to stray (mostly a price thing actually). Can you choose...

Pitta pizza is SO the way forward! Healthy extra pitta, a bit of passata and herbs, all the veggies you like... I don't bother with cheese myself, mind. Am intrigued by Smash pizza, tell me more!

Okay! I blended two tins of chopped toms with half a cup (8tbsp) low fat peanut butter, three cloves of garlic, 2tsp cumin, 1/2tsp cinnamon, 1/4tsp cayenne pepper and 3/4tsp salt. If you have fresh coriander, chuck some of that in too. I don't so I just throw in a good sprinkle of dried. Once...

Slow cooker sweet potato and peanut stew, 7.5 syns per serving and packed with veggies and beans, and a HEB wholemeal pitta. Lovely lovely!

Evening all! I'm climbing back aboard the SW wagon. All green, all vegan and all delicious! Today... Breakfast: Porridge w/ 28g oats + berries (HEA+B) Lunch: Leftover curry (homemade fresh yesterday so I know what went in it!) (10.5 Syns) Dinner: Ratatouille + pasta (1.5 Syns)...

I pop marmite into a fair few of my meals, makes them taste a lot more meaty. It's absolutely vital in my chilli, lentil stew and shepherd's pie!

I love making lentil and sausage stew. I usually bung green or puy lentils into the slow cooker with stock, onion, celery, carrot, potato and a tin of chopped tommies... aaand a nice big heaping teaspoon of marmite! Cook on low for 8ish hours... I do my bangers separately when I'm ready to eat...

Morning you lovely lot. Have decided to climb back aboard the SW express. Starting as I mean to go on by chucking a ratatouille in the slow cooker. It's utterly gorgeous and almost entirely superfree! Destructions: Chop up one onion, one aubergine, one courgette, one bell pepper (I like orange...

Just tucked into some porridge (made with unsweetened soya milk) with a scattering of red berries and sweetener. Pink food is the way forward! :D

Checking in... I've lost 8lb so far. This is AWESOME! It's getting easier and easier all the time. I'm using a calorie counter over at fatsecret.com which is taking the work out of figuring out what I can eat, it also means if I deviate from the diet I can keep track of it all and make sure I...

Hi, sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you! The original and treacle granolas are available from Tesco (though they do need weighing out). You can get all the different varieties from goodnessdirect.co.uk and Waitrose do a mango/macadamia one which rather handily fits the nutritional...

That's what I'm doing, I'm trying to keep it as close to the real Diet Chef plan as possible so I'm attempting to more-or-less match the calorie count and nutritional breakdown! The profile tool on their website told me I ought to be aiming for 1500 cals daily. However, I'm not super active...

Greetings all... I've just today started on my very own version of Diet Chef. I'd do the real thing but 1) I'm vegan and that limits my options somewhat, and 2) it's just cheaper like this. My food intake for the day looks like this Brekkie -- 50g Treacle and Pecan granola with unsweetened...

Lucky! I LOVE all the dark leafy greens, I bet they're so much better fresh picked too :D

Just had my first weigh-in... 3.5lb off. Result!

I tend to keep all the different powdered spices separately (the main ones are cumin, coriander and chilli) and just throw a blend together fresh each time.

Traditionally dahl is made with lentils. It will take on a texture a bit like mashed potato, but that's what it's supposed to do!

I don't know whether it applies to this diet specifically, but some great life advice is that when you hit a wall you just need to change something. Maybe change your "cheat" day to a different one, or cook some totally new recipes. Try some different vegetables (I do this every year - my big...

I've got a big bowl of spicy couscous with Fry's veggie sausages, red onion, tomatoes and spinach. Very filling!

Mostly because on the rare occasion that we buy it by beardy husband snaffles the lot before I can get a look in! How does plain soya yoghurt compare to the moo-based stuff for making sauces/potato salads/stuff? Does it work as well?

Well I've been vegan for years so things like yoghurt, mayo, cheese etc are really off limits for me! My biggest vices were always things like chips (no longer an issue - I've yet to try SW chips but have high hopes!) and eating out (Nando's and Pizza Express are the biggest culprits).

I am very new to this whole SW thing. I joined on Thursday and have been going great guns. Having just come off the Warrior Diet (really, don't even think about it if you enjoy eating) it's so lovely just to be able to eat like a normal person again... Now, there seems to be a great deal of...

Hello, one and all! I am new here, and thought it best that my first post ought to be something useful and lovely. A yummy recipe, then? I yoiked this from the Abel and Cole website and have had a little fiddle to make it suitable for SW munching. Enjoy... Chicky Warming Autumn Greens 1...