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1lb off for me again this week

1/2lb gain for me this week, completely deserved more than that so I'll take it!

2lbs off for me this week, half stone award :D

1lb off this week :)

Oops sorry! I’ll go for 21lbs, so stone and a half, got my fingers crossed for it

Hi, I just came across this, could I please be added if it's not too late? I joined SW on 2nd October, so puts me right in the frame for the 3 months, lost 2lbs in first week and 2lbs in second week, and I weigh in on a Monday afternoon. Bought a countdown in week 2 as well so no excuses from me!

Had my week 1 weigh in yesterday, lost 1lb, which considering I only did one fully 100% day I can't be too disappointed. Have wiped the slate clean for this week now, was 100% on plan yesterday and went for a bike ride too, so far so good today too. Supposed to be meeting with a friend for a...

I had my first weigh in yesterday, and lost 1lb, but it wasn't a great week for me so I'll take it. So far since yesterday have been 100% and went for a bike ride too, so hoping for mega loss this week!

Today has been my first fully 100% day, has been a bit better than I expected to be honest. Every day I've slipped up so far but being back in work today has really helped. Think if I can get through tomorrow I'm onto a winner!

I'm a serial dieter and returner, this is my 3rd attempt at CWP now and I hope it's the one that sticks! 'Started' on Saturday, but have had a couple of things on this weekend which made it a little difficult to do things properly, so have taken today as my official start date. I need to go...

Exactly, I know it has to be done. At a friend's at the moment, and we made fajitas for dinner last night, he had the leftovers for lunch, so hard smelling the food and wanting to eat something. Going to just do 4 products a day til ketosis sets in I think, then go back down to 3. Going to be...

Hey Deflating. I'm officially starting today, had a couple of false starts over the weekend, but trying to mind-over-matter it today. I'm a returner to the plan, but want to try and make it stick this time!

Hi all. Just looking to find out if SW has changed at all over the last 18 months, weights and measures wise? Not so fussed about syn values, just the core plan. I'm looking at restarting it but only have old books for the time being. Will be looking into going to group when I can but right now...

I asked the same thing to my consultant the other day regarding the meals, as they contain pasta/rice, and she said they don't hinder things at all as they're still balanced with the right amount of carbs.

Had to take a small break, got to day 3 and then my partner lost his job, so had to go into budget-mode. Got started again today, so back to day 1 again, have got through it surprisingly well compared to last time.

Have made it to day 3, don't feel like I'm in ketosis yet, but may be close as I didn't feel especially hungry yesterday until about 9pm. So far been having 2 shakes and either soup/meal which seems to be a good balance. Dreading the weekend as I don't have the structure of a work day to rely on.

Have just restarted on CWP today, last did it a couple of years ago, but didn't last long on it. In the meantime have dabbled in other VLCD and SW. Recently tried to look into WW as there was a groupon promotion, but just didn't 'get' it, so back to CWP I go! Just got engaged at the weekend, so...

Have decided to try to restart today. Have put on 7lbs since my last weigh-in, although I think mother nature has a part to play in that too. Had a shake so far today, and trying to force a pint of water down. Small steps and all that.

Realised I forgot to check in here, weighed myself on Tuesday morning, stayed the same, which is about as good as I could have hoped for. I'm trying to get my head back in the game at the moment, but things have just been really tough at the moment so not sure it is the right time for me or not.

I'm going to weigh myself as planned tomorrow, but doubt it'll be any kind of loss. I really want to be able to commit to it, just something in my head is holding me back at the moment.

My week 1 has effectively crashed and burned, want to say I'll try to get back on it, but really struggling with the motivation right now.

Quick question for anyone who might know these things. I have soups and porridge, but their instructions are microwave only. I've just moved home and don't have a microwave right now, is it possible to prepare these ones another way? Don't want them to go to waste is all.

Week 1, day 1 for me. Looking forward to getting through the hard bit, then seeing the results! Congrats on that huge loss in your first week Lucy!

Hi all, serial dieter here. Giving Exante another go, although may change back to CWP at a later date. Have done my first weigh in, and 2 meals in now, will see how this goes. Not sure about the willpower requirement, but guess once results happen I'll be a bit more encouraged.

I got chocolate and vanilla, and find them both pretty good, vanilla is very sweet. I ordered the matrix diet whey on a group on deal, waiting for it to arrive so will judge that against the ones I already have.

I ended up going with USN Ultralean Diet Fuel to start off with, but thinking of switching this to Matrix Diet Whey. Doing shake for breakfast, then another for lunch after gym, then normal meal in evening, aiming for around 1200 cals a day. Just got a Fitbit Surge, so putting all the pieces...

I've had some ok success on Slimming World this time around, and have started going to the gym almost every day. I've been given a program by a PT in the gym, and she has suggested protein shakes after exercising, to help recover. I've looked around at them, but there's just SO MANY! My main...

I think it is, but I know there are people who find it hard. The only bit you need to think about are healthy extras, weighing and measuring those, and keeping a close eye on syns. I really want to keep up the good losses now I'm exercising.

Body magic has started, doing couch25k in the gym, and building up to doing race for life in July. I must be mad, but is a good goal :)

Second week weigh in, 3lb off :D

Got the loss I wanted this week, so to the 13s for me!

Yeah all EE this time round. Used to do green a fair bit, but seems it's not supported anymore, which is a bit gutting, but can make do with EE.

First week, 3.5 off, very happy :)

Narrowly missed it, 3.5lbs off but oh so close to the next zone. Roll on next week!

I rejoined last week at 14st 3.5lb, so kinda hoping its a flying visit in this zone! Weigh in is today. Eek!

I don't tend to use mine, I don't feel I need to, although know they are there if I want them. If I do use them, it's more for things like butter on a jacket potato, or spoonful of mayonnaise here and there etc. I don't feel deprived by not having them personally, although it's different for...

So far so good food-wise, but feel like I'm struggling a bit without the non-group support that I've had previously, in terms of facebook groups etc. Might check with my C on Thursday to check whether or not she does have a group on the go. Or will have a look around to see about general SW...

Forgot to update yesterday. Week 1, Day 4: Breakfast: None Lunch: 4x Ryvita Crispbread Original, Ham, Cucumber, Coleslaw: Cabbage, Onions, Carrots, 1 tbsp Extra Light Mayo (1 syn), Fat Free Natural Yogurt Dinner: Spaghetti Bolognese: Extra Lean Mince Beef, Onions, Mushrooms, Peppers, Carrots...

Week 1, Day 3: Breakfast: Frittata: Mushrooms, Potatoes, Peppers, Eggs Lunch: Tuna Sandwich: 2x Wholemeal Bread from 400g loaf, Tuna, Fat Free Natural Yogurt, 1 tbsp Extra Light Mayo (1 syn), Lettuce, Cucumber Dinner: Spaghetti Bolognese: Extra Lean Mince Beef, Onions, Mushrooms, Peppers...

Week 1, Day 2: Breakfast: 35g Bran Flakes, 250ml Semi Skimmed Milk Lunch: Chicken, Potatoes, Cabbage, Carrot, Onions, Fat Free Natural Yogurt, 1 tbsp Extra-Light Mayo (1 Syn) Dinner: Spring Onions, Leeks, Butternut Squash, Arborio Rice, Vegetable Stock Snacks: Muller Light Toffee Yogurt...

Hi Honey-J. I've been slowly gaining wait since stopping them in December, had lost about a stone and a half in 6 weeks doing that, and have ended up gaining a stone of it back on, as I went back to regular (bad) eating habits. I've not switched directly from one to the other though.

I will keep track one way or another! This is where I seem to fail every time, by not logging things properly. Week 1, Day 1: Breakfast: None (I know I should, but I'm just not a morning person!) Lunch: 4 Original Ryvita, Cottage Cheese, Cucumber, Carrot Sticks, Cappuccino Mullerlight...

Day has gone pretty well. Tons of free foods and only 5 Syns today. Was trying to avoid Syns as much as possible in first week, but got tempted by hot chocolate. Win some, lose some! Reading as many recipes and magazines as I can, trying to get ideas, but I tend to just throw loads of things...

I seem to have my best long-term success on SW, so decided to return to this from doing VLCD before christmas. My incentive is my wedding dress, looking forward to walking down the aisle as a skinny minny! Haven't set a date for the wedding yet, but need to really plan this ahead. Joined a...

Rejoined SW today and got the vouchers in my pack. Handily, my new group is right next to Iceland, so went straight over there. Bought the Med Veg Pasta and meatballs, they are both lush! Had them together for lunch and was amazed by how tasty they are. Keeping the packaging so I can make the...

Having had mixed success/feelings on VLCD, decided to rejoin SW today, no regrets so far! Finally got the kick I needed when I went to a Wedding Show this past weekend and couldn't try on any of the lovely dresses as they were just far too small. The only one in my size was hideous :( Hoping to...

2nd January (re)starter here. Lost 1st7lb just before xmas, but a lot of things caused a lot of hassle, so elected to take a break. Put on 7lbs in that time, but also got engaged, so have every reason to get it going again now!

Returning after my break now. Have put on 7lbs since I was last on plan :eek: but will soon come off I imagine! Going to be ordering my next 6 week pack on Monday, but have enough to run with for now. We're doing a weight loss team incentive at my work, so have a bit of a competition element to...

No date set, looking at spring or summer 2016. Little bit up in the air because my OH might be doing a years internship in the middle of his degree, so need to wait and see for that. No real hurry, but don't want to be engaged for years and years.

So I got engaged today! Sadly we've had to send the ring off to be resized, but smiling ear to ear! Now have new drive to carry on with my weight loss, want to look good for my wedding! :D

I weighed in this morning, not going to do it again tomorrow, and have lost another 2lbs this week. Given the week I've had, that's a huge victory for me, so that brings me to my stone and a half, and 10% lost.

Have decided once my refund comes through, I'm not going back to them. Going to either find another VLCD, or move to healthy eating and exercise. Just not worth this much stress.

Still getting nowhere, they told me this morning refund has been processed and credit applied, now they're saying neither has been done. Asked for a manager callback, getting pig sick of all the hassle.

Yeah, I'm not backing down on this one. They've now said I can only have the £10 credit if I don't do the return, which is ridiculous. They've said I can use the current 100 for £85, but this ends on 2/12. Doubt my refund will be processed by then, so ultimately, I'm up the creek without a...

They've offered me £10 goodwill credit for the issues, and obviously return it for a refund. Just disappointed as I was getting a good deal. They said they had a stock issue with the other pack, so it's awful that they knowingly sent me the wrong thing, hoping I wouldn't notice I guess. I've...

No issues at all with yodel, delivery was supposed to be Monday but arrived today. They are brilliant where I live. The problem is the pack itself, just not what I ordered at all. Boxed it all back up, just have to wait for their customer service to get back to me now. I never complain about...

No idea why I'm bothering to post, always talking to myself here. Absolutely livid, they've sent me the wrong order. I've placed two orders with Exante, and had to contact customer service 3 times. Godawful.

Ended up caving last night, been feeling really low for a few days for some reason, and they brought pizza into work for those of us not going to the xmas party. Had a couple of slices as I just felt miserable :( Kinda hating myself for it now :(

Just sometimes feels no sooner does one deal end, a better one appears! I figure if I can keep it under 100 for 6 weeks, I'm onto a winner, regardless of the deal.

Ordered a new 6 week pack today, although still have 2 weeks to go on original, more products = more variety! Got a killer bargain, 84.99 for 6 week variety pack, then ordered 10 choc mint shakes on BOGOF for £8, came to £93 in total, which I can't argue with for 6 weeks food!

Was hoping to have made more headway on getting out of this zone, but have another 5lbs to go, just a small loss this week slowing me down!

Only 2lbs off this week :( At least proven to myself that AAM doesn't work, so won't be trying that again any time soon. Just really wanted my 10% this week.

Had same food again today, but at lunch rather than dinner. Feel kinda bloated today now, but least I have rest of the week for recovery. Don't think I'm going to do any more food this week as I don't want to ruin the momentum I've had so far.

Decided to bite the bullet and have a 'food day' yesterday, dinner was a salmon fillet, handful of spinach and broccoli. Went over the 200 cals I'm supposed to have, was closer to 350cal in the end, so I just treat yesterday as a Working Solution day and draw a line under it. Going to do same...

Worked it out if I get another 4lbs this week, that'll be 21lbs total, so that's my 10% reached. Huge deal for me as I never reached Club10 when I did Slimming World!

Well I said 4lbs would make me happy, got 5lbs! Really starting to feel like it's all worth it now, and just breaking it down into small chunks of 4 weeks at a time to reach my goal!

Really starting to notice a difference now, just looking in the mirror. And have managed not to weigh since Saturday, so Weigh-in should be a pleasant surprise on Wednesday, I hope! 4lbs again would make me pretty happy. This week will also start my 4th week, and I'm not sure if I want to do...

Still really itching to go to gym, but don't want to stop doing TS either :( Feels like I'm not losing anything right now either too, but trying to not weigh every day as well. Just want to see some proper success soon.

Just joined the 13s as of today's weigh-in. Hope it is a flying visit though!

Aaaaannnnddd I'm out of here already!

Week 2 weigh in, got 4lbs off this time. Still wish it had been the 6, but can't really complain, still 12lbs gone and hopefully not coming back!

I've been looking at loads of online guides for these, and other wristbands too. I'm torn between Flex for the "I want it now, plus it's cheaper" factor, or the Charge, because of the screen. Might just wait til the new year and go for the Charge.

I'm hoping to go gym most days, as I work split shifts during the week, so have 4 hour lunch breaks. Then my OH works at weekends, so I'm left to my own devices those days too. Thinking I may need to do WS if I do gym :/

Really started getting the gym bug today, wanted to get through a full 2 weeks before I even considered joining a gym, but think I'm getting there now. Is it safe to do exercise on TS, or would I have to go on a different plan? Just want to find ways where I can really push the losses, I read...

Survived the weekend, still on plan 100%, even though I made another batch of chocolate cupcakes! Starting to actually see the losses on the scales. I wish I didn't weigh every day, but it's bordering on obsessive for me now. Almost at the target I set myself for the week, but only Wednesday's...

Still suffering with my throat today :( Weighed myself this morning too, only lost 1lb this week so far :'( My official weigh in day is wednesday though, so can only wait and see.

I ended up having a bag of crisps yesterday afternoon :( But still stayed on plan, hoping for something not too bad this week. I'd kinda hoped for 6lb loss this week to make up the 1 stone, but can only wait and see at this point. Suffering with sore throat too today, seems to be one of those...

Really badly suffering cravings today, feel so hungry suddenly :( don't know if I can stay on track today

Loved my chilli for dinner again tonight, one of my favourites definitely. Even made my OH a batch of chocolate fudge cupcakes after work, and not even slightly tempted to have one, even though the house smells of fresh cakes now! I've had another 'allergic' reaction at work tonight too, last...

Decided today is spice day, getting both the ones I find a bit spicy out of the way today, Thai Chicken soup and Red Bean Chilli, then have the non-spicy stuff for the rest of the week. I've officially tried every thing in my pack now with the soup being the last thing left, and so far...

8lbs down in first week! So happy! :D Now to make sure I don't falter this week, need to keep my head in the game. Chocolate shake for breakfast for now, and then will decide my plan for the rest of the week when I'm home for lunch.

I'm just reaching the end of week 1, I suppose I should have started this earlier, but just wanted to get through it really! It's been a bit crazy for the first week, but I have enjoyed the products so far. Huge fan of the meals and soups, not going so much on the bars, and the shakes are hit...

Got more anti histamines and has gone down now, so all ok. I genuinely don't believe it was the products, I think there's either something airborne at work or maybe bugs or something, as I was only drinking water when it happened. Been carrying on with plan as normal, so think it was just a...

So I've had a strange thing happen, and not sure if it's related to Exante products or not. My top lip has completely swollen up to 3 times it's normal size. Went to an out of hours doctor last night who gave me some antihistamines, but they haven't done anything. I really hope it's not an...

Getting on ok, but still feeling really hungry :( I know it's only day 2, so hopefully will pass soon. Day 1 went ok, but was climbing the walls through sheer hunger by the evening, just practicing willpower right now!

Home for lunch earlier than normal and absolutely starving. Trying to resist everything I can to not have my soup now. Aiming for about 1pm for it. Hope the hunger stops at some point!

Hi thanks for subscribing! Having my first shake now, lemon and raspberry. It's more lemon than raspberry, but not too bad! Think I have a soup for lunch and a bar for dinner to look forward to now.

I'm starting in 14s. Hi if there's anyone still here! Hopefully not around here for too long though!

So it arrived in the end, very happy with that! Have organised my meal plans for the next 6 weeks to give myself maximum variety. My freebie was amazing too, got a nice gym bag, yoga mat and one of their filter water bottles. Awesome start!

My delivery got delayed, won't be today now :( This was very much cost-drive Lara, couldn't afford CWP anymore, when this can work out to be half the price. I'm glad there's some positivity about the meals though, was getting a bit nervous about not liking them and being forced to eat them...

Had confirmation mine will be arriving tomorrow, but will be starting Wednesday by the looks of it, as I seem to have a date night happening tomorrow night. I was curious about using some left over Cambridge Weight Plan shakes/soups in place of some of the Exante ones, if and when I need them...

Hi everyone. Serial dieter here, hoping for more success this time around. Awaiting my first Exante delivery, kinda feeling a bit wary, as I'm reading a lot of things about the products tasting bad and things like that, silly me ordered 6 week bumper pack! Anyone got any good tips they can share?

Totally loving all the new flavours so far. Had banana shake and oriental chilli soup yesterday for lunch and dinner, LOVE the soup. Saw my ex last night and even he said he can see the difference on me already, which gave me quite a boost :D

7 soups and 14 shakes for the week, have got the buzz back now.

That's the goal now. Got tons of variety this week too to keep me going. Wish I'd tried more flavours last week, have literally at least one of everything in shakes/soups for the week. Tried vibration plate exercise that my CDC has too, was a strange experience to say the very least.

Very, makes it all feel worth it. Now onto week 2 and see if I can get rid of 5 more, go for the stone in two weeks :D

All done. 9lbs off :)

Not too bad. Nerves are setting in for this afternoon. Can't wait to see results.

Generally drink around 3L a day, maybe a bit more, but think I was a bit dehydrated today, can't seem to drink water quick enough. When I'm at work I'm constantly drinking and still doesn't feel like I'm hydrated. Getting my head in the game for weigh in tomorrow though, looking forward to it.

Still just really miss food. Feeling horrific today, just light headed and dizzy. Going to have to assume this is a good sign of ketosis.

Today I nearly cried with how hungry I felt, not sure why I'm suddenly feeling hungry again and really hope I haven't slipped out of ketosis. Came so close to just ordering a takeaway too :(

Thanks :) Food porn is all I seem to be finding at the moment. Got my birthday in a couple of weeks, no idea what I can possibly do for that while I'm on plan.

Hardest thing for me this week has been watching Masterchef! All the delicious things I see on there makes me want food even more. I've been craving calamari for days now! I don't necessarily think this is a long term thing for me, going through the stages, think I just want to lose as much as...

That's exactly what I'm aiming for, the "this is what you could have won" part of it. I figure now, and to paraphrase a quote I love, if he didn't want me at my worst, he doesn't get me at my best. My fast food binge was two weeks, dread to think how much I actually spent in that time, and how...

Thanks :) Settled down with my evening shake now and starting to get over the hurdle. I just keep thinking about food. Especially going through difficult issues with my ex right now, brings all the emotion to the front of my mind and when I'm emotional, I just want crappy food. I think that's...

I genuinely have no idea if I'm even in Ketosis, going around to try to find testing sticks and couldn't get them in either Asda or Morrisons, so no idea. Feel really hungry today is all, so can only assume I'm not in ketosis, even though I've stuck to it all 100% with 3L of water every day.

I just still wonder if I've even reached ketosis, just from all my reading it seems I should feel physically terrible while my body transitions into it, but I've felt fine. Am I just one of the lucky ones?

My energy bubble burst hard this evening, feel like my mood has totally crashed. Tonight is the first time I've truly struggled and questioned my starting this :(

Strange feeling today when I got up, I feel 'lighter' which seems a bit weird to me, like I'm genuinely hauling less weight around. I probably am, but strange for me to actually feel it. Woken up with such a buzz today, feeling mostly positive and almost bounced into work! Hope this lasts. I...

Working Saturday, and just a normal day off Sunday. Had a day off today too, and managed to get through it, although had my meals earlier in the day compared to when I'm at work. If I can get through a day off like this, I'm fine for weekends, don't go out ever.

Weigh in should be Tuesday for the next few weeks, not sure if I can do it Tuesday every week due to work, but certainly the next 5 or 6 weeks.

Yeah, just want to see how these 12 weeks go, never done CWP before so want to see results before making a plan, still a little bit dubious, but once I weigh I'll be happier.

Aiming to get down to somewhere in the 9st region, essentially have 5st to lose to get to 9st8lb, so as close to that as I can do.

Set myself my mini-goal of 3st in the first 12 weeks. Haven't really planned beyond that, whether I stay on SS or move to other steps, but 3st will be over half gone. Eyes are firmly on that prize!

I'm on Day 3. Craving flavours of food, rather than wanting the food itself, not hungry as such. I don't suppose that ever passes though. Just really can't wait to see the results though. Can't help but feel I'm still in the calm before the storm bit though, maybe I haven't had the worst of it...

That's an amazing first week, congrats! Can only hope mine goes as well!

Just tried the chicken and mushroom soup, really disappointed. First product I haven't been thrilled about. It's ok, just quite bland and powdery. I mixed in more water and curry powder just to give it a kick and still not that into it. Will probably end up giving the cappuccino shakes a miss...

Hi, I'm a 3rd day-er too! How are you finding it so far?

Is there any way to tell, other than ketostix?

Just had the leek and potato soup, really loved it, but might add some herbs or spices next time. Day 2 complete though, still no hunger pangs, although craving loads of junk food, complete withdrawal in takeaways right now! Think I do have a headache coming on though.

Might give Oriental Chilli a go next week then. Wish they did savoury bars too, would be good to chew something not sweet!

Are the 'spicy' soups that spicy? I'm really bad when it comes to spicy foods is all, would like to try but worried they'd be too much for me.

I seem to be one of the luckier ones, no ill effects or hunger at all. Maybe I'm just not far enough into it yet. Got a day off tomorrow, so if it does all catch up with me, I don't have to suffer at work. Chocolate shake this morning was lovely too, tried all 4 flavours that I got now, so...

I've really begun craving savoury, might have to make dinner a soup tonight, but I'm really happy I'm just not feeling hungry at all yet today. About to have my first shake of the day and head into work.

So far only used the shaker, but yeah I do find they still come out a bit lumpy. Was shaking my lunch one for a good couple of mins and still had a few lumps in it. It's all I can use at work though, so will just make do :)

End of day 1, status: HUNGRY! When does that stop?? That said, had cappuccino, strawberry and choc mint shakes today, all very lovely, would like to try the choc mint one hot though, might be nice. Not sure on soups yet though, haven't brought up the inclination to try them. Ended up with 21...

Is dry-mouth normal? About 20 mins after my first shake, my mouth felt awful, like it had been sandblasted!

I'm officially on Day 1, after a lot of weighing up (no pun intended!) whether or not I was going to do this, taken the proverbial bull by the horns and met my consultant today. Cannot be happier, she was lovely! And her prices are awesome too :D Started with 8 days supplies as not sure which...

Thanks, doing ok :) Just looking at your stats for such a good loss in a short time, hope mine is just as good! Arranged with a consultant for Tuesday morning now, just counting down. Any suggestions for how to 'prepare' myself, other than starting to drink a lot more water?

Finally taken the plunge and emailed a consultant. My other half and I split up sadly, so now trying to find a way to work on me for a bit.

I'm very much a quick results kinda person, that's why I think this is better for me. Started logging food spends now too, so will see after a month how that's worked out for me! Wish I could start soon, pretty sure in my mind this is what I want to do, it's just the other half that I need to...

So how long is 'normal' for SS? I know you can't do it for more than 12 weeks, or is that set by the consultant when you see them?

I think if I'm having to wait a couple of months before I can do this, I might start logging every single penny spent on food, and working out how much of it is what I've eaten and what he's eaten. When push comes to shove, I reckon that'll sway it if I can prove to him how much money is going.

Still going through the thought process with it, but reached a deal with the OH, I'll do it for a month and have to prove I can stick to it and lose on it, after that see what he says. He knows I'm a bit flaky and non-committal with things, so it's fair enough. Can't afford to do it just yet...

So am I right in thinking there's no membership fees or weigh in fees like there would be with Slimming World? My argument so far has consisted of: I'm spending £4-5 a day, 5 days a week at work in the staff canteen, then eating at home after work too. When you consider the £5 a week for SW as...

Hi all, I'm starting to think about trying CWP as my attachment to Slimming World has all but run out now, just can't seem to get behind it anymore. Just wanted to ask a few questions really. What is the realistic cost involved? I know the website says £44, but wanted to get 'real world'...

Had my week 1 weigh-in today, 8lbs off!!! However, as the group had tons of huge losses this week, everyone's saying "there must be something wrong with the scales". Massively demoralising to those who have worked their bums off for the week, just for people to think it's a mistake :'(

Sounds exactly like my other half! Have some Cadbury's Animal biscuits in the cupboard, and it's 5 Syns for a 22g bag, really fancied them, but being forcibly denied! :(

Another returner here! Rejoined today, and officially the heaviest I have ever weighed, need to stay on it this time. Haven't made a big announcement to friends about it yet though, like I usually would, as I feel judged every time I fall off the wagon. I haven't officially set a target yet...

Anything Synned on Green plan uses the Green Syn value. Quorn mince, pieces and fillets are free, check Lifeline for any others, those are the only ones I'm aware of. 2HexA and 2 HexB is right, but you get an extended B list, which does include meat, in measured/weighed portions, so can always...

Where's everyone gone?! :o Tonight was a 2lb loss, 11lbs in 3 weeks, and got Slimmer of the Month for January. Very happy!

Panic over, had 3lbs off this week, so feeling a bit more confident now. My consultant 'cancelled' Image Therapy tonight, just did it as a weigh and go due to the weather, didn't want people getting trapped in the hall, I stayed though for a chat as I wasn't feeling that positive, but relaxed a...

Little bit nervous about my weigh-in tonight. Ended up with a couple of EE days this week, and went to Harvester on Monday night. And haven't been keeping a food diary, which I know I really should do. As long as I get some kind of loss, even if it's half a pound, I'll be ok.

Depends on the dish really. I'd usually use about half a pack per meal for 2 people, but I love a lot of pasta. Just until you're full is generally it, no set amount.

6 off first week, chuffed as nuts :)

Just had first weigh in, 6lbs off. Definitely sticking with green :D

I have all of last year's books, so not sure if it's worth me getting this years, although I know some things have changed. Might just get the free branded foods one

The recipe for Quorn sausages was changed, within the last year or so I believe, so they are no longer syn-free. Any of these updates that come up, we'll definitely keep you informed though :)

Thanks, just a bit worried for a second. Although did just find a Food Optimising Guide for Subway on the Lifeline site, which has also helped, said turkey breast and ham were free, so think I can relax. Just means I've inadvertently switched to an EE day today.

Lunches were always my biggest issue, usually just stuck to pasta/couscous and salad, with babybels and mullerlight. Got boring after a while though. Right now I'm not working, so it's a bit easier for me, but I know once I'm back at work I'll have the same issues. Looks like I'm having an EE...

Quick question. Are sliced meats free? Ended up in Subway for lunch and stuck to salad, but had turkey and ham. Just had a sudden fear that I might have made a booboo.

I didn't realise you don't have to do the 2/3 & 1/3 thing with green, that's pretty cool. I just assumed it was still the case as that's how it's laid out on the food diaries. But having the extra HEx's is definitely making it easier for me. Being able to have cereal in the morning knowing I...

Got to say, I'm loving the Body Magic challenges on the Lifeline site now. I've set myself the Lands End to John O'Groats one, solely in the gym, 970km to do, should earn Body Magic along the way!

That's what I've got this week, mince and pieces, will see how it goes. Just trying to get used to the differences between green and extra easy really, there's so much support for EE but not a lot for green. Least with the new packs, green and original have their own booklet now.

Good to know, thanks. Seem to have picked up green pretty well now, and so far not missing meat.

Hi Okenno, Raven and MissyLisa! Quick question, is there any merit in only having one HexA a day? I know it says you can use 1 or 2, just wondered if anyone had any prominent gains or losses depending on what they've gone for

Make a pizza using Smash, or any other free instant mash, as a base. Make it just with water, needs to be fairly dough-like, roll/squash it out into a thin base, bake off so it's lightly browned on both sides, then top as you would any other pizza and bake off. Yummy and free (assuming you use...

Sounds lovely, will have to give that a try. I've never really gone for it as I was very heavily influenced by my mum's food likes/dislikes, and she always told me it was nasty. Gone in with an open mind and now don't think one tub of it is going to be enough! All about trying new things this...

Welcome aboard! :D

Food shopping has arrived! Now have a very healthily full belly! :D Discovered that I actually quite like cottage cheese, have been unsure of it up until now, but mixed with black pepper is lovely :)

Looking for others doing just Green! I'm finding very little info on Lifeline to help me really get started, so figure we can bounce support off each other. I'm not vegetarian, have just chosen to follow Green solely for financial reasons (meat = expensive!). May drop the odd EE day in once in...

Its Asda, did an online shop. They were sold out in my local tesco last time I went, but OH prefers asda anyway. Will have to look in tesco again I think.

My day 1 food diary looks so sparse! Only had one meal today, and already at 10 Syns! Hoping my food shopping arrives nice and early tomorrow so I have time to sort it, but very disappointed I couldn't seem to get fat free fromage frais at all. Grr.

Afternoon all. Having the day from hell and just want to curl up with a take away, taking all the willpower in the world not to. Just ordered my week's shopping for delivery tomorrow, so I'm stuck scraping through whats left in the cupboards to put a vaguely on-plan meal together. Need to find...

Thanks! Already started with the obligatory baked potato with beans. Going to do a proper meal plan in the morning and I've got permission from the OH to go ahead and do the online shop. Could be fun and/or expensive :P

Another restarter here! Incentive I needed to rejoin was the voucher in the Mirror, seemed to appear just at the right time. Good luck to everyone on your 2013s and beyond!

I'm not from around here so I'm not sure on areas of the city, but pretty much near town/Uplands.

Decided to go rejoin tonight, so did a lot of people it seems! Updated all my stats on here, and very seriously considering going with Green plan this time around, due to financial constraints, just seems it'll be cheaper in the long run. Can always put the odd EE day in here and there when I...

I decided to go for a restart, felt like I'd be cheating myself if I went in with my headstart. Got a lovely new pack too, so happy with decision made!

Last year, incentive was being a bridesmaid at sister's wedding, had a teeny-weeny dress to fit into. Managed it, just! This time round, trying to conceive, so looking to get the best head-start on a healthy pregnancy that I can.

Hi all, going to be joining you guys! I'm 26, so nice to have people around my own age to relate to. Hoping to rejoin SW either tonight or tomorrow, depending on motivation! Right now very much on a budget as my OH is a student and I'm unemployed, but going to do the best I can. Less money =...

In Swansea, rejoining either this evening or tomorrow :S

Considering I last went in July, probably not an option to pay for missed weeks. Shame though, but still I'm safe in the knowledge I've got so far and kept the weight off, so just have to continue! Thanks everyone. Now to just decide whether to go to tonight's group or a different one tomorrow!

I've finally decided to rejoin SW this week, partly because I've started going to the gym and want the eating habits to go with it to make it worth while, and partly because I got the voucher for free membership out of the Mirror yesterday, all thanks to a text from my old Consultant! Questions...

Still waiting for the results, but posted the latest update in the saga over in another thread of mine here: http://www.minimins.com/trying-conceive/300704-starting-try-number-1-a.html#post5871619

Honorary Welsh here. Going to be living in Swansea from Xmas onwards permanently.

I've been bribed into making Xmas dinner for my OH and his housemate this year, but looking for ideas to actually cook. Neither of them are particularly big on roasts so thought I'd try putting something a little different together. Want to do 3 courses, or more if I'm feeling brave, but I...

Well it was all over within about 5 mins, very quick and easy. Mine was an external one, was worried about them doing it internally, but seems fine. Was told results would take about a week though, so just have to bide my time until then.

I'm looking into starting with Tesco Diets and the one it recommends is GI Diet. Is it worth signing up for this one, or is it better just to piece it together myself? Never tried GI before, mainly stuck to SW, but just looking for something more affordable for myself now.

Found out today that my ultrasound is tomorrow! :eek: Wish me luck!

Hadn't even thought of dermatology, I have a horrible skin thing that makes me so self conscious, which I've been told can be linked in with the PCOS, just have to wait and see on the u/s I guess for now.

I've finally, after a year, been referred for an ultrasound to find out more about what's going on with my PCOS, as I was diagnosed on blood tests. Just not really sure what to expect with it. Anyone got any advice or info on it? Also, considering I've not been treated for it yet at all, is...

Asking on behalf of someone else, but basically they read in the Body Magic book words to the effect of "You can select which standard to work towards..." so have taken to doing 30+ mins of walking every evening, looking to work towards Silver, as they thought Bronze wasn't enough of a...

I do mostly cardio, usual workout is 10 mins or so fast walking on treadmill, then around 15-20 mins on cross trainer, followed by around 20 mins on a recumbent bike. My legs feel like jelly after! I've started adding some resistance work into it, just to work on my arms/chest a little too.

Joinin in here for the first time now, dropped 4lbs this week, bringing me to 14st 10lbs :D

I guess my time here was brief, went from 15st to 14st10lbs this week, so will see you all on the other side!

My team just got heroic Morchok this week for the first time, think we're just going to farm a few more full clears before trying any more

4lbs off for me tonight, running total is 11.5 in 3 weeks. Really want to go for it for my stone award this week now :)

Weighing in on Tuesdays here. Lost 4lbs last week, 3.5lbs this week to get my half stone award, dead happy :D

Gone from 15st7.5 to 15st in 2 weeks, pushing to get into the 14s for next week!

Thurs: Breakfast: - Vanilla/Dark Chocolate Mullerlight (F) Lunch: - Tuna Salad: Lettuce (SF), Cucumber (SF), Carrot (SF), Tuna (F), Pasta (F) Dinner: - Chilli: Onions (SF), Mushrooms (SF), Peppers (SF), Carrot (SF), Celery (SF), Chopped Tomatoes (SF), Lean Beef Mince (F), Rice (F), Red...

So rejoined Tuesday night, really going for it this time. Weds: Breakfast: - Mullerlight Orange/Dark Choc (F) Lunch: - Tuna salad: 1 tin tuna (F), Lettuce (SF), Cucumer (SF) Dinner: - Pork Sweet and Sour: Lean pork (F), Onions (SF), Mushrooms (SF), Peppers (SF), Sweet and Sour sauce, 1/3...

...rejoining SW. Just couldn't muster the motivation before, bad as that sounds, but just wasn't in the right place to commit to it. Have persuaded my mum to join with me too, so have some moral support with me for the journey this time, and now I know that we'll both be eating the right...

So I'm trying so hard to get back onto SW properly, but my biggest issue is meal planning. I just can't seem to get my head around organising meals and planning ahead. I've been told in the past to use the 7 day planners provided in the magazines or on website, but find myself picking through...

Saw that one in Game myself too, think that's the next on the list to get, just have to hope it's the same price and still available at the end of the month! Haven't got into the Wii Fit as much as I'd like. Does anyone know any good resources for finding a proper workout routine? As I just...

I've no idea why I was gaining on EE last time, was just really disheartening. I think I'm going to give it a go with EE for the first couple of weeks again, and then incoporate red days and green days in too, and go from there. At least I have plenty of time to plan ahead ready for the first...

Just got told there's a 12+ week waiting list for the clinic :( Thinking I'm going to go back to SW in the meantime, and probably try something a little different this time as EE just didn't work at all for me last time.

So I've been encouraged to rejoin SW in the new year. Got people at work doing it too, so we're going to work together and encourage each other, maybe with a little friendly motivation! My questions are though, if I join on January 3rd, will I get the new member pack? Or is it a little *too*...

Picked it up at the weekend, haven't had chance to set it up yet, but planning on it tonight! Can't wait :D My mum is getting the Zumba game for Christmas for her Wii, so might have to borrow that one to try too!

So I've just invested in a Wii with Wii Fit, certainly planning on getting my money's worth out of it. Are there any other 'games' or such like I should look at getting? Any personal recommendations for it? I've been tempted by the Zumba games, just so I can try it out without embarrassing...

Having just been diagnosed with PCOS, I'm trying to encourage myself to get to grips with my weight, and bring it under control. My doctor has referred me to a weight management program, but who knows how long that'll take to come through. In the meantime I'm trying to prepare myself for the...

Hi all, Just coming back to the forum after a bit of a break. Been diagnosed as having PCOS this evening and just looking for a place to vent a little I guess, and I remember Minimins being really awesome last time I was around! I hadn't really ever considered PCOS as anything to do with...

No, that's one of my biggest problems right now, just can't always find a way to put it in. I'm thinking of just finding a 250ml bottle/container, and portioning out milk into that each day, and if it's still there at the end of the day, just drink it. I'm not into hot drinks so much, so...

I haven't logged in in a couple of weeks, and no idea what has/hasn't been broken with the patch, but the best add-ons I found for Loremaster are EveryQuest and Lightheaded. EveryQuest gives a breakdown of quests per zone, and colours them depending on if you've done it or not, fantastic for...

What's the best way to approach going to a Chinese All-You-Can-Eat restaurant? My mum has her 50th birthday coming up, so it's obviously not a dinner I can miss. My plan right now is just to eat free foods all day, and take it as a Flexible Syn night, but I know I could easily do over 100...

Keep at it, you might be pleasantly surprised! A change in routine is enough to set anyone off course, just have to make sure you know where you can adapt things. Go in expecting to have gained/stayed the same, and if you haven't, then great! Good luck with it!

I bought the Mint, Chocolate Orange, and Lemon ones this week, first time trying any of them. Absolutely love them! I use them as my breakfast, and count them for HEB, as I just don't have time in the mornings to actually make breakfast. Think I have to make sure I get a couple of packs every...

Wednesday 13th October Breakfast: Mint Hi-Fi Bar - HEB Lunch: Quorn Tikka Pieces Cucumber Asda Good For You Natural Yogurt Mullerlight Yogurt. Dinner: Asda Fresh Tastes Chicken with Garlic and Mushrooms - 3 Syns Baked Potato with butter - 1.5 Syns Carrots Sweetcorn with...

I'm trying to figure out the best way to work Syns. My impression was that it was supposed to be a daily thing, with 5-15, but at meeting tonight, someone was talking about how they have items totalling 70 Syns a week put aside. Is it wise to save them all up, or is it best to spread them...

Tuesday 12th October - Weigh-In day. Breakfast: Mullerlight Yoghurt - Free Lunch: Skipped :mad: Dinner: Pork and vegetable stir fry Pork, all fat removed Egg Noodles Mixed Stir-fry Vegetables Soy Sauce Asda Good for You Sweet and Sour Sauce - 7 Syns :( Lemon Hi-Fi Bar - HEB Snack...

First weigh-in today. Lost 3.5lbs! Very happy with that, but considering I'd only actually begun the diet on Friday, rather than last Tuesday when I joined, I maybe could have done a bit more, but definitely not disappointed!

Monday 11th October Breakfast: Kellogg's Fibre Plus Bar - HEB Lunch: Scrambled Veggie Eggs Mushrooms Potatoes Eggs Cheese - HEA Dinner: Chicken Cacciatore Chicken Bacon, all fat removed Onion Celery Carrot Garlic Vegetable Stock Chopped Tomatoes Bay Leaves Basil

I'd say it's worth trying out some veggies, you may surprise yourself. Start with things like raw carrot sticks, maybe some cucumber sticks mixed in, as you like cucumber. Otherwise you're probably best sticking to Red/Green. I'm quite similar in that I don't do fruit, but that doesn't impact...

I have a Wii and Xbox 360, and see tons of exercise games out on the market, moreso for the Wii obviously. However I live in a flat, and having never tried any of these games, I'm not sure how neighbour-friendly they are, in terms of jumping/impact on the floor. Can anyone advise which are...

Sunday 10th October Breakfast: Kellogg's Fibre Plus Bar - HEB 250ml SS Milk - HEA Lunch: Prawns Pasta - Free (Ingredients as above) Cadbury's Light Mousse - 3 Syns Dinner: Asda Fresh Tastes Chicken with Garlic and Mushrooms - 3 Syns Steamed Veggies - Free Roasted Potatoes - Free

Saturday 9th October Breakfast: Kellogg's Fibre Plus Bar - HEB Lunch: Baked Potato Potato - Free Cheese - HEA Beans - Free Dinner: Chilli with Rice: - Free Onions Red and Yellow Peppers Celery Mushrooms Lean Beef Mince Chopped Tomatoes Passata Kidney Beans Chilli...

Personally, I'd make a soup out of those, and I'd probably love it too. There's absolutely nothing wrong with making a nice veggie stew/soup. Generally when it comes to a big mix of veggies, I blend it down smooth, so there's no big chunks of different flavours, but that's really personal...

Was given advice by another member to post my food diary, so that I can get advice on what I'm doing right/wrong. I've had to write off the past couple of days, due to not having appropriate food in the house, but I'm making every effort to make sure it takes off today. Any guidance is greatly...

Looking at your stats, looks like I'm roughly going for the same targets as you, so there's no way that could be silly at all. If I could lose a stone in the first 4 weeks, I'd be dead chuffed, so be proud of yourself, at least you know you can do it now!

I feel your pain. I've been down with a nasty cold all week, but still wanted to get out to join SW. Thankfully Tuesday was a not so bad day, so went for it. Finding the motivation to not stay in bed feeling sorry for myself is the big challenge right now. Good luck with everything and get well...

Thing with the cereal bar is, it's a cereal bar more than I've eaten at breakfast time for the last 10 years or so. I'm not a morning person, and eating in the morning often makes me feel sick, but I know I should have something to start the day on. I figure start small with the bar, and once...

Awesome, thanks for pointing that thread out to me, really helped me clarify a few things. Now I'm just working on beginning a meal plan for the week. I know breakfasts are my biggest issue, so is there any reason to not have a Hi-Fi/Kellogg's Fibre Plus bar in the morning, and use up my HEB at...

So I've just started SW EE this week, went to my first meeting on Tuesday, but I'm honestly really stumped as to where to actually start :eek: I don't want to go in next week with a gain, I just feel a bit silly that I don't necessarily 'get it'. I understand as far as you have free foods...

Just wanted to post an introduction, as I'm a newbie :D I've just joined Slimming World this week, and have been encouraged to go for Extra Easy. I'm pretty much a complete amateur when it comes to dieting and healthy eating, so looking forward to reading tons of threads here for good advice...