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  1. ChicaConCurvas

    Spain free and low syn foods.

    Well I'm back in the UK but I got my strawberries and even managed to successfully bring a couple of punnets home! :D Unfortunately I didn't find the syn free bread or san miguel and put a pile of weight on :cry: It's not real weight though - just over indulgence so I'm sure it'll come off as...
  2. ChicaConCurvas

    Alcohol is my downfall - please help me!

    Crikey Maximus they're some big measures! I thought vodka was 2.85 syns for the standard 25ml :p
  3. ChicaConCurvas

    Are Dosas free?

    This recipe says it's free on green, red and ee providing you don't use the rice flour which is optional anyway Green Gram Dosa (Mung Bean Pancakes) | Kerala Recipes
  4. ChicaConCurvas

    Alcohol is my downfall - please help me!

    I'd justify it by buying a boot full! ;):p;)
  5. ChicaConCurvas

    Alcohol is my downfall - please help me!

    Yes it's a 35ml bottle and I allow 40 syns for it :) I rarely finish it nowadays but I still have ample syns left for the week - fortunately I'm not a chocolate eater really so don't tend to use that many :p http://www.minimins.com/syn-values/197186-1-syn-lager.html
  6. ChicaConCurvas

    Alcohol is my downfall - please help me!

    My tipple is vodka too :-) I give myself half a bottle a week to drink and knock it off my weekly syn total before I start. I drink over 3 nights and rarely finish it but I have started to alternate my drinks one V&C then one just coke. That said I've seen the post on the Sainsbury's 1 syn lager...
  7. ChicaConCurvas

    Super Speed Soup

    http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-recipes/136819-12-speed-soup.html
  8. ChicaConCurvas

    Spain free and low syn foods.

    I'm just at the other side of Torrevieja from Claire & Suespain :p I won't be able to meet this time, it's only a week and I have lots of banking and dealing with builders to do! We're over again at the end of May though and will have over 2 weeks then :)
  9. ChicaConCurvas

    Holidays & Slimming World

    Thanks for the responses :D I think there's a 'rogue' ww group in the area but not a Slimming World one - may be they should set one up :p Nikki I suppose I was thinking of local dishes as well, just cooked with less olive oil to make them a healthier option! They could always do the sangria...
  10. ChicaConCurvas

    For those on Extra Easy plan

    Couscous fruit and mullerlite for brekkie for me - beats cereal or porridge and you still have your HEA & HEB for later :D
  11. ChicaConCurvas

    HeA Help Please!!

    Well you can have 6 triangles or 42g of low low cheese. You've eaten 1/3rd of your HEA in the triangles so you can have 2/3rds of 42g of the cheese which is 28g ;) Are you allowed to do that though??
  12. ChicaConCurvas

    Holidays & Slimming World

    Wasn't sure where to put this so thought I'd try here first! :) I'm going away in a couple of weeks to Spain. I'm really lucky to have a place over there and when OH and I go together we tend to eat a lot at the apartment because it's a home from home for us. This time I'm going with my sister...
  13. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    It's on her blog :D I'm scared to try it but it sounds wonderful! Squidgy Chocolate Cake | Slimming Eats - Slimming World Recipes
  14. ChicaConCurvas

    I'm looking for quick very simple meals and snacks

    :D I love the way you describe your cooking technique ColJack! It sounds just like mine! :p
  15. ChicaConCurvas

    Whats your new SW food discovery??

    I have never yet been able to find the chick pea dahl and am always in too much of a rush to find someone to show me! Can you tell me where they are in your Asda please?
  16. ChicaConCurvas

    Amy's EE Weightloss Journey :)

    congratulations Amy! Hope you're both fit and well! :D
  17. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    You can just right click and copy from someone else's signature and paste it into yours ;) I've been pretty quiet over the last couple of weeks haven't really had time to post much and having diddy losses so don't feel like jumping up and down about them :rolleyes: I'm already getting worried...
  18. ChicaConCurvas

    Spain free and low syn foods.

    We have an apartment on the border of Torrevieja and La Mata :D We've had it nearly 11 years now and I love it - just wish I could spend more time there :cry:
  19. ChicaConCurvas

    Spain free and low syn foods.

    Thankyou! Mercadona is my local supermarket anyway so I'll call there and stock up! :D Couscous, strawberries & Yogurt for brekkie yum yum ;)
  20. ChicaConCurvas

    Spain free and low syn foods.

    Must admit I've moved onto vodka since starting slimming world. It's easy to count - a half bottle is 35 syns and of course UK pub measures are exactly that......measured! My worry is that the friendly local bar owners in Spain will just do the 'one and two and....' measure into my glass and...
  21. ChicaConCurvas

    Spain free and low syn foods.

    Thanks for the info Sue! I'm over in about 3 weeks just for a girly week and was wondering about yogurts so pleased to hear about the mercadona ones but gutted about the alioli :(! You've also all made my mouth water with the talk of strawberries - guess what's going to be first on my shopping...
  22. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    The soup is lovely - I've got another big pan on the go at the moment! Actually this one is a bit of a hybrid cos I had lots of bits that needed using up so it's got: third of a huge bag of spinich tescos pepper stirfry - out of date yesterday! :( large onion leeks carrots celery...
  23. ChicaConCurvas

    If you want cheering up...

    OMG Me too! Thanks for sharing that - it's brilliant! :D
  24. ChicaConCurvas

    Alternative???

    They still have them in my local store (or they did yesterday) but I agree with you - I can't find them on line!
  25. ChicaConCurvas

    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    I'm really busy at the moment and seem to be just dashing in and then running off again! You're all still losing though which is brilliant - you should be so proud of yourselves! :D I lost 1lb this week so at least I've broken the STS I'd had for the previous 2 weeks but still a bit despondent...
  26. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Well guys congratulations on all the losses again - you're all doing really well! :D I have at least lost this week although only 1lb which is a bit upsetting and started me wondering whether it was worth the hassle! I have decided it is - at least for a little while longer but if my losses...
  27. ChicaConCurvas

    Finn Crisp plus

    Thankyou! :D They are the thins and after scan bran they taste flipping wonderful! :p
  28. ChicaConCurvas

    Finn Crisp plus

    Hi can anyone help me with the syns in Finn Crisp plus 5 wholegrains please and tell me if they can be counted as a HEB Values per 100g = energy 370kcal protein 12g Carb 55g fat 6.1g fibre 17g sodium 0.5g Thanks
  29. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    :wow::wow::wow: there are some seriously brilliant losses this week - well done to you all :D I've been rushed off my feet at work and living from the freezer but staying on plan so hopefully I'll get past the STSs and have a loss next week :sigh:
  30. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Morning! Another flipping STS for me :cry: what's all that about then - I am seriously NOT impressed (although I did go out for a meal on Sat)! RRR - I do my syns weekly anyway and I know many people will say draw a line under it and start again ;) but I think I'd be tempted to try stay under...
  31. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Isn't it 2 x Alpen Lights for a HEB??
  32. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Welcome SarahLou - Blimey that doesn't sound very much! What are you following red, green or EE? Where are your HEA & HEBs? :confused:
  33. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Happy Birthday HE! Have fun on that big wheel! :D I went out to my sis in laws birthday meal last night and, although I wasn't perfect, I did resist the really bad things on the menu and settled for Skewered chicken for starters and then meatballs on spaghetti for main. I refused a sweet despite...
  34. ChicaConCurvas

    somebody give me a push...

    Shift yer flipping arris! You know it makes sense - Sunday shopping is the pits!
  35. ChicaConCurvas

    Everyone out on the drink?

    Not the only one! I was in......but drinking vodka and watching 'every which way you can' - loved it! :D I didn't finish my allowance though so, after we've been out tonight and I've got the car safely home, I plan to have another couple! :p
  36. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Well this thread reckons 38!! :eek: http://www.minimins.com/syn-values/101203-harvester-menu-syns-original-combo.html
  37. ChicaConCurvas

    My weekly shopping/Menu inspiration please

    turkey curry, fish pie, soup, casseroles, savoury rice........:)
  38. ChicaConCurvas

    struggling

    Work out the syns and then get back on track - there's a lot of the day to go yet! Did you use all your syns yesterday? Can you use some of tomorrow's?
  39. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Thanks all - it'll be fine I'm sure - maybe the silver lining will be more trips up and down the stairs in future - good for the body magic I suppose! Madtaff - I know just what you mean about inspections - just breathe a sigh of relief now.....:p I've just put false eyelashes on for the...
  40. ChicaConCurvas

    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    Oh and i've just put false eyelashes on :eek: what a palaver that is! :rolleyes:
  41. ChicaConCurvas

    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    I don't blame you for calling target! You have less than a stone to go and it sounds like plenty of other things to keep you occupied for the moment! :D Spanx - even 1lb is better off than on! Well done :p
  42. ChicaConCurvas

    FFF diary

    Well things have been a bit hectic and I've neglected this diary terribly! I've not been doing too bad though so we'll see what Monday brings and if I can move on from the STS I had last week. Today is going to have to be a day off plan as I'm going for an Italian meal tonight and the menu is...
  43. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Good Morning all! I am sooooo glad it's the weekend! I am finding it difficult to exercise this week as I fell down the steps on Wednesday morning! I was being my usual lazy self and carrying far too much in one go to save me having to make 2 trips and I lost my footing and twisted my ankle...
  44. ChicaConCurvas

    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    Good Morning all! I am sooooo glad it's the weekend! Congratz to everyone with losses and that's a cracking NSV Capricorn and you too Lucia - could be a bit embarrassing though!! ;) Jayde well done on the job and Spanx I'm in awe of the running programme - good on you for getting it started! I...
  45. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Well done everyone again! Fantastic losses still and it's almost the end of January! ;) Welcome to all the new members :D this is a fab group and everyone is really supportive - ask what you want and someone is bound to have the answer or will know how to find it :D
  46. ChicaConCurvas

    Zoe's EE Weight Loss Diary!

    Well done! Tons better than a pizza and you won't have to deal with the guilt trip now either! ;)
  47. ChicaConCurvas

    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    Think it must be the week for it as I STS as well and have also been doing a bit more exercise - not a lot I hasten to add........I need to break myself in gently! :p Congratulations to those who did lose though and Capricorn it looks like the EE suits you after all! Keep smiling and hopefully...
  48. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    That's a massive loss and you should be really pleased with it! Picture the blocks of lard it would take to make that weight and then think that that's w:phat you've actually shifted this week!
  49. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Awhh Bugsy that is a nightmare but think how proud you'll be of yourself if you manage NOT to comfort eat........and I'm sure you will manage! :happy096:
  50. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    You're just being a......... just teasing! :D I think a lot of people think like that and that's why it's always nice to see the thread about NSVs The numbers are important to most people at this stage in the game but it's also nice to have people actually notice the difference without knowing...
  51. ChicaConCurvas

    Zoe's EE Weight Loss Diary!

    You've got a lot on your plate so cut yourself some slack! Slimming World will still be here when you've got things a bit more settled! Oh and it's Lesley01 btw - i had a name change :D
  52. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Someone posted a while ago that they'd looked them up on the slimming world website and they were coming up as: Rainbow Drops 28g = 4 syns on red or green So HE wasn't far out with the 1 syn = 20cals guideline ;) Lots more new members to welcome :D hope things are going well for you all! I'm...
  53. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    LOL - Impulsive kinda guy are you?? :eek:
  54. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Most of it is :) There are 2 tunnels that you'd have to go over the top of and pick the canal up at the other side but other than that you can follow the towpath right through........or you used to be able to anyway!
  55. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Leeds is wonderful! :D The canal is only 127 miles long - where's your sense of adventure?? :p
  56. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    :nono: Mmmm and would there be some kind of problem with that Mr HE :whip:
  57. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    :D You're welcome! I'm reading the posts anyway and it really motivates me to see the huge amount we've managed in so few weeks!
  58. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    The first time I posted (last Saturday) I went back over the posts and added them up - this week I've just jotted down the numbers as I've been reading through each day and then totalled them up this afternoon :D: No secret! :p
  59. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Since Monday 10th January 2010 The STONE AT A TIMERS have lost 217.5lbs in total
  60. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    HE :D I'm not sure you can work it out like that! It's like buying a shop bought carrot cake and then trying to work out the free bits and take them off the total! :p I admire your style though!
  61. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Calories as above so total of 1287 for 10 or 129 for your 1 and if 20 calories = 1 syn it'll be about 6.5 syns phew!! I'm worn out now! :D
  62. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    I use hartley's sugar free jelly sachets - they are 1.5 syns for the whole jelly and tbh I can't really understand why but hey 1.5 syns is nothing really is it! I make it up with half the usual amount of water and add a pack of gelatine so it's much 'stiffer'. When it's set I cut it into squares...
  63. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Crikey I'm awol a couple of days and come back to 150 posts! :eek: I've sort of skimmed through - there have been some amazing losses this week and everyone seems to be soooo on track that it's really motivational! :D Well done to each and every one of you/us we deserve a pat on the back for...
  64. ChicaConCurvas

    Extra Easy Free foods

    Cous cous - super filling and nice warm or cold with fruit and yoghurt or with veggies :D
  65. ChicaConCurvas

    opinions please!!!

    Hi Capricorn :) Have a look at my friend's site on Facebook - she makes beads and minatures but has lots of links to other sellers who make jewellery and you should be able to get an idea of prices from having a good old nosy in them :D http://www.facebook.com/MaryBethOriginals
  66. ChicaConCurvas

    Amy's EE Weightloss Journey :)

    Good luck with the move! :D
  67. ChicaConCurvas

    Hypnotherapy - A Gastric Mind Band

    I had this last summer and would recommend saving your money! It didn't work for me and I've been back 3 times - the last time in September. I've given it up as a bad job now and started slimming world instead :D I went with an open mind and desperate for it to work but just didn't feel any...
  68. ChicaConCurvas

    Help EE Food Diary!

    I haven't got one from you! :confused:
  69. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Some brilliant losses today! Well done to everyone! Some of you seem to be struggling with adding pictures to your posts so I'm going to attempt to talk you through it ... if you still get stuck yell!! :D You can set and change your signature, avatar and profile picture in the User Control...
  70. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Yes it's all in the signature box and the counter is from Graphical Tickers and Trackers: Weight Loss, Trying To Conceive, Pregnancy... :D
  71. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Thanks! :D .........and step away from those scales! You can last until Weds - it really isn't worth sneaky peeking especially if you see something you don't want to see which may well have changed by Wednesday! :eek: Stick to your weigh in days and put the scales somewhere you can't see them...
  72. ChicaConCurvas

    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    Morning! :patback:Well done to Capricorn and SurreyGirl :D Hugs for those who need them :grouphugg: and loads of positive vibes at the start of yet another week in our journey! :vibes: I've lost another 2lbs this week :D which means I hit the 1.5 stone mark :clap: I was going to award myself...
  73. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    OK.......so who stole the shinies??? I can't see them on site and have just realised that my 1 stone one isn't showing up either! :(:confused:
  74. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Good Morning and welcome to all the new members of the Stone at a Timers! You can't half all gas in here! ;) Fleeting visit from me just to say I've lost 2lbs this week so have gained a half stone shiny :D and reached our own little target of 8lbs by Jan 31st!! :p
  75. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    when you get the reply box up you'll see a little paper clip above where you type. If you click on that you can select a file from your computer and upload it. Alternatively if you have photobucket or tinypic you can just copy the link it provides for forums and post it in the box you type in...
  76. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    :D I'm sure it won't take you long to get the other 16 you need! ;)
  77. ChicaConCurvas

    Super Speed Food Challenge Soup

    It's just a tin of different beans - I buy mine at asda or morrisons and they're usually with the kidney beans etc. Have to say my tin doesn't say salad on it though but I'm sure it's the same thing :)
  78. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    I posted a link to the community page 2 posts above yours HE :D Anyway here it is again. I've just tested it on my Blackberry - went to minimins site and to this post and the link showed up in blue (as they do ;)) clicked on it and it took me to the community page. I just bookmarked it then so...
  79. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Good Morning all! Hope you're having a lovely Sunday and hope the pain eases of again for you MadTaff! :D Here's the link to the community page for those of you struggling to find it. You should be able to navigate to it from your phones and then bookmark it for future reference...
  80. ChicaConCurvas

    helzzz's diary - 59.5lb lost, 15.5 to go!

    :o I thought that colour WAS red - didn't realise it was orange! Best put my glasses on! :D
  81. ChicaConCurvas

    MEN!!

    LOL he's a Yorkshire man! He has to pay for delivery if I don't have one too! :p
  82. ChicaConCurvas

    MEN!!

    :D but it isn't just one! I said 'a night on the cider' which means at least 5 x 500ml cans leading to a keema madras with chappatis in the early hours :cry: That's 40 syns in the cider and goodness knows how many in the curry etc. I'm tempting myself now but I won't give in.............. vodka...
  83. ChicaConCurvas

    helzzz's diary - 59.5lb lost, 15.5 to go!

    Hi I can't help with red and green but was going to look at your extra easy menus to see if I could see if I could spot any problems with them :) I couldn't see them - are they on here? which posts?
  84. ChicaConCurvas

    MEN!!

    My OH tries really hard to support me :D does all the Ohhhhs and ahhhhs in the right places when i've lost and the motivational bits when I gained over Xmas but just can't see why it doesn't help when he says 'oh go on just one curry won't hurt' or 'oh go on just one night on cider will be ok'...
  85. ChicaConCurvas

    Clothing Advice please - got a top but not the one I showed you..link attached X

    Ok sorted - if I copy and paste into the browser I can see them :) I prefer the second one but again without the belt - think it would look a bit too much with that pattern
  86. ChicaConCurvas

    Clothing Advice please - got a top but not the one I showed you..link attached X

    The links don't work for me! Wonder why? :(:confused:
  87. ChicaConCurvas

    Weekly or daily use of syns?

    Thanks for that Circes - it makes much more sense the way you explain it :) I must admit I was looking on it as a convenient way of writing it off when you'd cheated and couldn't get my head round why it was acceptable!
  88. ChicaConCurvas

    Blackberry App's

    I love my Blackberry too :D
  89. ChicaConCurvas

    Weekly or daily use of syns?

    I do weekly :) It suits me because I struggle to use them during the week - I don't really have a sweet tooth so don't need chocolate and don't drink when I have work in the morning. Weekends however are when i like to have the flexibility to live my life like I did pre slimming world so I have...
  90. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Morning all! I had another 'iffy' day yesterday - had food all planned out but didn't eat what I'd got out ready :rolleyes: Anyway I ended up with: EE day B- couscous/fruit/mullerlite S - banana L - couscous/sultanas/satsuma/mullerlite (2 syns) S - alpen bar 4 crabsticks Syns - vodka with diet...
  91. ChicaConCurvas

    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    Well done Spanx! :D
  92. ChicaConCurvas

    I keep trying to lose weight...but it keeps finding me! :)

    I hope you haven't been searching for a thread called cheating! I meant when I write 'tweaking' you should read it as 'cheating' - that's what the more established people here seem to call it anyway! lol I've been on here since mid Nov and I'm really enjoying it! I found it difficult over Xmas...
  93. ChicaConCurvas

    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    Oooh I'm going on the 13th March! That's about that long too :D I'm leaving hubby at home and going with my SIL for a girly drinking shopping week! ;) Oh and jigglymum my house is man flu free too thank goodness! Hope everyone is well, on plan and looking forward to the weekend! There's a...
  94. ChicaConCurvas

    Baby Charlie has arrived so lets get on with shedding the rest of this wobble!!!

    Wow well done Capricorn on getting on there and signing up - seems a long way away at the moment but I'm sure it'll be on top of us before we know it! ;) Oh and an idea.........Why don't you post some of your jewellery on here with prices so we can all have a look and maybe contribute to the...
  95. ChicaConCurvas

    Just want to check is it ok to have couscous for brekkie?

    lol mine's even quicker :D sultanas/fruit in bowl pour over cous cous add boiling water to just above couscous level nuke for 3 mins stir mullerlite through Eat & enjoy!! :p I know i should syn the fruit because I'm heating it up but I don't! I do syn the sultanas though because they would be...
  96. ChicaConCurvas

    Food Diary - Feedback Pleaseeeeee

    Blimey I'm slow aren't I! You all answered whilst I was writing mine! In my defense the Avon Lady and window cleaner both called for their dosh! ;)
  97. ChicaConCurvas

    Food Diary - Feedback Pleaseeeeee

    You can have 5 laughing cow for 1HEA and I haven't synned your margarine or your meringue because I don't know how much you had! Obviously if you had tea/coffee with milk you need to syn that too Hope that helps! :)
  98. ChicaConCurvas

    Just want to check is it ok to have couscous for brekkie?

    I have it for my breakfast every morning :) I add either sultanas (which I syn) or a handful of one of the frozen fruit mixes you can buy from the supermarket. A mullerlite stirred through makes it lovely and creamy and it's so filling I can last through til lunch with no problem! I actually...
  99. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Welcome to all the newbies who've joined the group in the last few day! More the merrier and just think how our joint total will soar! :D I still can't get my head round Red & Green days so i'm sticking with EE ;) It actually suits me though so I'm happy with that for the moment! Glad...
  100. ChicaConCurvas

    I keep trying to lose weight...but it keeps finding me! :)

    Oh right - I don't do red and green and don't really understand them but I thought you'd only had 1HEA & 1HEB so assumed it was EE! I suppose the one third superfree is always a good idea because it cuts down your portion size and ensures healthy eating but -no - it's only 'compulsary' on EE...
  101. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Since Monday 10th January 2010 The STONE AT A TIMERS have lost 118.5lbs in total
  102. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Looks good but I was looking more of a team amount to spur us on I suppose something like the next thread every so often.......
  103. ChicaConCurvas

    Anyone want a slimming buddy?

    Good morning! Hope you both had good Xmas and new year and are now back on track! It was a long haul for me with too many treats and far too much alcohol with an end result of a 6.5lb gain! :cry: I'm pleased to say though that I lost 6lb of that by my first post xmas weigh-in last Monday so...
  104. ChicaConCurvas

    I keep trying to lose weight...but it keeps finding me! :)

    Hi Amy - firstly good luck with your weightloss plan! :D Can I just say a couple of things about your menu (if you don't mind! :p) Are you doing EE? If you are you need to ensure there's one third superfree food in each of your meals - that's fruit and non starchy veggies. Slimming world also...
  105. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Wow get you lot with all the brilliant losses! 5:party0049: I thought it would be interesting to see just how much we've lost in the group since Monday which is when the first weigh-ins took place so I had a skim through to see (I'm sad like that! :o) Anyway I make it a grand total of 115lbs...
  106. ChicaConCurvas

    Help EE Food Diary!

    I can send you a pdf if you pm me an e-mail address :D
  107. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Sorry for chopping your post about but I had to look twice because that really could have been me writing - only I've been married 27 years now and hit the big 50 in September so that's my goal date! I'm amazed at the rate you can lose with SW and can actually see light at the end of the tunnel...
  108. ChicaConCurvas

    Does anybody do the Asda price guarantee?

    More or less :) Just go here ASDA Price Guarantee and enter the details from your receipt
  109. ChicaConCurvas

    Does anybody do the Asda price guarantee?

    oooh well done you! :D I check religiously every week and haven't had a bean yet!
  110. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    couscous & fruit & yoghurt is also good for breakfast and you don't have to use your HEB (or HEA for milk!) :D
  111. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    :wow::wow: BBB - well done on that brilliant loss this week! What a way to start :D I've struggled a bit on plan today - good brekkie of couscous nuked with fruits of the forest and vanilla mullerlite but was on a training day and, although I took loads of fruit and a cottage cheese salad for...
  112. ChicaConCurvas

    extreme couponing...

    I'm a member of both and compare rates when I'm buying :) TCB seem to have the edge at the moment as they seem to have added a sneaky .02% to all their cashbacks ;)
  113. ChicaConCurvas

    extreme couponing...

    Don't forget to use a site like TopCashBack if you're buying on line :D You can save loads of money just by accessing the website you want via their links rather than directly. I've just claimed £78 back from them that I've accrued over the last 6 months or so! I have a referral link here if...
  114. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Madtaff - just picture in your mind 3lbs of lard! That's a really good amount you've lost so don't be down hearted about it! Loads of people fluctuate massively in the amounts they lose week to week - in my first 5 weeks (before I lost the plot at Xmas) I varied between 7lbs & 1lb and followed...
  115. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Good Morning all! Welcome to everyone new who's joined the group and here's to another successful 100% on plan slimming world day! Good luck to any of you who have weigh-ins today :D
  116. ChicaConCurvas

    Anyone been on a Sun £9.50 holiday in the uk?

    Here's the link which gives you more info. You could end up without a holiday but they do let you know quite quickly after the closing date. The key is to be as flexible with your dates and parks as you possibly can be £9.50 holidays 2010 | The Sun's bargain holidays for £9.50 are back for...
  117. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Just a word of warning ladies taken from another thread.....
  118. ChicaConCurvas

    Anyone been on a Sun £9.50 holiday in the uk?

    The first day was Saturday so you'll still have chance to get all the tokens - I think! ;) I've been on loads but with friends - no kids and mainly Yorkshire area, Northumberland and Lincs. We tend to use it as a base as well and not really bothered about amenities so go for the ones with free...
  119. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Awwhh thanks ladies for all those positive comments! TBH it's only the extra I put on over Xmas that's come off - although at least I'm back on track I suppose :D Madtaff - you never know what the scales will bring tomorrow but whatever happens 3lbs is not to be sniffed at! :D Good luck to...
  120. ChicaConCurvas

    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    Thanks and well done on yours too! I think it was just the xmas excess coming off to be honest! I've had cous cous every weekday morning for brekkie and bacon butties at the weekend :p Made a big pan of pea & ham soup with onions, carrots, leeks and potatoes and ate that every day for lunch &...
  121. ChicaConCurvas

    FFF diary

    6lbs off so very, very pleased! Feel a bit better today as well so foodwise it looks like this B - couscous etc L - chicken spinich potato curry D - chicken salad S - apple, banana, satsuma, plum
  122. ChicaConCurvas

    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    Well good morning ladies! A very positive start to a Monday morning with 6lbs off! :D:clap::D for me! I was secretly hoping I might get that extra lb as well to take me to the half stone shiney but this brings me just half a pound short of my pre xmas weight so I'm pretty pleased with myself...
  123. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Well good morning all! A very positive start to a Monday morning with 6lbs off! :D:clap::D for me! That brings me just half a pond short of my pre xmas weight so I'm pretty pleased with myself! Good luck to everyone else weighing in today - lets hope you're all as smiley as I am :p
  124. ChicaConCurvas

    Monday weigh in

    Wow well done Dani :D and Amy that is brilliant! :eek: I'm happy as well because I've lost 6lbs this week so just .5lb under what I put on over my (very indulgent) Xmas! :p
  125. ChicaConCurvas

    Extra Easy Filling Cereal

    cous cous with fruit & a mullerlight/shape zero stirred through after nuking :D All free and very filling :p
  126. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    No but the whole of the UK is starting Slimming World tomorrow! :p
  127. ChicaConCurvas

    FFF diary

    and to you Amy! :D
  128. ChicaConCurvas

    FFF diary

    Been a bit of an odd weekend as I haven't felt very well so have been forcing myself to eat! Sat Couscous & yoghurt satsuma banana 2 slices ham, 2 slices chicken, 2 pickled onions, tomato, 2 crabsticks, babybel 1 voddie & diet coke Sun bacon, mush & tom buttie in wholemeal bread...
  129. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    I think that's where it gets confusing :confused: some consultants say that and others say it has to be on your plate so that it automatically reduces your portion sizes as well :sigh: I dunno........
  130. ChicaConCurvas

    What should I be aiming for

    112 - 143lbs or 51 - 65kgs according to the NHS. They say that if you are a small frame you should be aiming for the lower end of the scale and vice versa That said they say I should be 54 to 68kg which would make me positively waif like! The last time I lost a lot of weight I got to 95kg and...
  131. ChicaConCurvas

    Vodka & Malibu Help plez x x

    LOL Sorry I thought you meant vodka & malibu together as one drink making each one 5 syns! :p Thought it was a bit of a strange combination! :D
  132. ChicaConCurvas

    Vodka & Malibu Help plez x x

    Yes 25ml is a pub measure - a single ;) So if you had 5 Malibu & Vodkas then you had 25 syns :p
  133. ChicaConCurvas

    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    Oh WOW!!! 6 stones!!! How brilliant are you! :D
  134. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    I'm too new to be an expert but assuming you're doing EE (are you?) then you need some veg in there! Beans aren't superfree so you didn't have a third at breakfast, lunch you could get away with the bananas but what did you have with your pasta? Again it should be a third superfree to stick to...
  135. ChicaConCurvas

    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    :D Well done Spanx on that 3 stone shiny :D and well done to Claire on a brilliant loss! I weigh in tomorrow and if I've lost half of my Xmas gain I'll be happy! It took 2 weeks to put on so I can have 2 weeks to get it off! :cry: I 'found' some zumba exercise dvds on line last night so I'm...
  136. ChicaConCurvas

    Baby Charlie has arrived so lets get on with shedding the rest of this wobble!!!

    Morning Capricorn - just wanted to say well done on yet another lb off! :D I'm hoping at weigh in tomorrow I'll have got rid of the naughty Xmas 6lb I put on although that's probably a bit over ambitious! If half of it is gone I'll be happy so fingers crossed! :p
  137. ChicaConCurvas

    Scan Bran

    thinner, dryer and I don't think as tasty! I don't mind them with a nice strong soft cheese on. ;)
  138. ChicaConCurvas

    Scan Bran

    Should be easy to find - it's with all the other crispbreads :D
  139. ChicaConCurvas

    halogen oven

    I use it regularly for wedges :D Cut potatoes - nuke in microwave for 3 mins then throw onto a 'cut to size' oven chip tray thing in the halogen oven and cook about 10 mins on 200 - yummy! I have done them from raw too though - they just take a bit longer!
  140. ChicaConCurvas

    Scan Bran

    Waitrose also sell it in their stores :)
  141. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Haha you are doing well but as far as I'm aware part of the reasoning behind the one third rule is to make sure you don't fill your plate with food that isn't quite as healthy although still free on EE. It doesn't make sense to force yourself to eat extra later ;) but just bear it in mind when...
  142. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    there's a shoutbox on the front page.....
  143. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    Hi - You need to add some veg to your tea - a nice salad or something. Beans aren't superfree unfortunately so don't count as your third! Alternatively you could have lots of yummy mushrooms and tomatoes mixed in with the beans or some other veggies to bulk it out or a nice big mound of sw...
  144. ChicaConCurvas

    has anyone else ..

    Actually Strongbow is worse than I thought! :eek: Strongbow Sirrus Cider - 275ml bottle - 6.5 syns Strongbow Cider - 330ml Bottle - 6.0 Strongbow Cider - 440ml Can - 8.0 Strongbow Draught Cider - 284 ml - 4.5 Strongbow Super Cider - 440ml can - 10.5 I'm counting vodka at 2.5 syns in...
  145. ChicaConCurvas

    has anyone else ..

    I give myself 70 syns a week and 35 of those are for vodka :p I have a half bottle (350ml) that I top up on a Monday and that's my allowance for the week IF I want it. I only drink when I'm watching movies with OH on a weekend but at least I know that if I finish the bottle on Friday & Sat (by...
  146. ChicaConCurvas

    Chinese food

    Ermmm haven't a clue tbh - I tend to underestimate! Just weigh it before you eat it ;)
  147. ChicaConCurvas

    Chinese food

    Here's a link with lots of dishes in. Don't forget to look at the portion size because this can obviously make a huge difference to the syns you're eating! If you can't find what you want in here just use the 'search' button in the blue bit up above and it brings loads of other options up as...
  148. ChicaConCurvas

    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    Well done Aaliyah!! :D I tried the Virtual Model (thanks Toni) and couldn't upload photos either it just kept bouncing back to the page asking for developers - maybe that's a subtle way of saying that bit isn't actually functional yet! :D We've got the grotty horrid white stuff back again...
  149. ChicaConCurvas

    Who is doing extra Easy????

    Welcome Terri - I'm sure you'll get that off in no time! I use various things with the couscous really and I know I'll get a smacked hand for this but if they are free fruit normally I refuse to syn them just because they've been in the microwave for a couple of minutes! I have used a handful...
  150. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    OK I'm up for 8lb by end of Jan as well :) I weigh in on Monday mornings - in my mind it helps me not to cheat on a weekend cos I know I have to answer first thing. :D I do it on my own at home but by god i'm a hard taskmaster sometimes! :p There is a thread in here for syns Syn Values -...
  151. ChicaConCurvas

    Lots to lose ! Anyone else got lots to lose!

    I need to lose loads as well! :cry: Started about 4 weeks before Xmas and lost 19lbs then went totally off the rails over xmas & new year and have put 6 back on! I've set my first target quite high and will need to lose more but I want to reach that one first. I'm doing EE and have managed to...
  152. ChicaConCurvas

    FFF diary

    3lbs isn't bad at all Amy - you'll soon shift that! Today's plan is as follows B - couscous - sultanas - shape zero (1 syn) L - SW pea & ham soup with loads of extra veg in D - chicken tikka salad s - apple,banana,satsumas syns - vodka!! 10 syns
  153. ChicaConCurvas

    Lets get to know more about each other (be nosey!)

    Tell me about it! I've developed a very thick skin........maybe THAT'S where all the weight comes from! :p
  154. ChicaConCurvas

    Extra Easy Days How do you get 1/3 in when having meals like curry or chilli?

    I think the curries can easily work out to be a third - tomato base, loads of onions, mushrooms, peppers etc. You can also bulk them out with uggins of spinich and they taste great with that too. I also put carrots & onions in SW chilli and then serve it on a bed of lightly cooked cauli rice -...
  155. ChicaConCurvas

    Lets get to know more about each other (be nosey!)

    What's your name? Lesley (user name might have given you a clue on that one! :)) How old are you? 49 (aaarrrgghhh - that is too scary! :eek:) When's your birthday? September (and I reach the half century :sigh:) Where do you live? Leeds Are you married, single, divorced..? Married ( for...
  156. ChicaConCurvas

    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    Good Morning all and many thanks for all the positive comments! Despite struggling to get back into the swing of work yesterday it felt good to get back into some semblance of a routine at long last! :D I had a good day SW wise although HAD to have a chocolate fix about 2pm - I really don't know...
  157. ChicaConCurvas

    Extra Easy help!

    Well done Amy! :D
  158. ChicaConCurvas

    halogen oven

    Here are a few sites I used when i first got mine - now it's mostly trial and error! :D Free Halogen Oven Recipes. Halogen Oven Forum. Halogen Oven Shop. Cooking with Halogen Cookers Halogen Oven Recipes
  159. ChicaConCurvas

    halogen oven

    I've had mine about 6 months and I love it :D Slimming world chips in about 15 mins and they don't need any oil - not even spray! They also do a gorgeous chicken, roast joints and fish cooked in tin foil parcels. It's also brilliant for all the snacky stuff like garlic mushrooms in breadcrumbs...
  160. ChicaConCurvas

    couscous flavouring?

    :nono: Tut tut tut Jenny! Don't worry - I won't tell! :ignore: ;) To be honest I syn the raisins anyway but not the banana!
  161. ChicaConCurvas

    couscous flavouring?

    no problem - I'll put it in cold after the couscous is cooked in future! lol :p
  162. ChicaConCurvas

    couscous flavouring?

    I have mine sweet for breakfast :D few raisins & chopped banana or frozen fruit in a bowl - couscous over top - boiling water to just above level of couscous - nuke for 3 mins - stir through mullerlite or shape zero - lovely filling brekkie that lasts me til lunch without a problem!
  163. ChicaConCurvas

    Original Lamb or lamb mince

    I use our local asian butcher :) As they only seem to sell lamb and chicken both are really cheap and he'll do whatever I ask him to with it. I buy leg from him diced and minced and he takes all the fat off whilst he's doing it for me - in fact if I'm making kebabs I take the garlic and chillis...
  164. ChicaConCurvas

    Tips for good losses on green/EE...

    I've made up the 12 speed soup with extra tomatoes, left it fairly chunky and served over pasta - it was really nice :D
  165. ChicaConCurvas

    PEA and HAM soup EE help needed please x

    I've got pea and ham on the go at the moment and especially bulked up with extra veg to make it more EE friendly! I use: one ham joint pack dried peas 2 leeks 2 carrots 1 large onion 4 potatoes Cook the ham joint by placing in pan and adding water to cover. Bring to boil and take any 'froth'...
  166. ChicaConCurvas

    Frozen Fruit

    I use it at breakfast time too with porridge oats or couscous :D
  167. ChicaConCurvas

    Show us your fridge!!

    Crikey no - I couldn't afford one of those! It's a cheapy Beko one but it's brilliant and the water dispenser encourages me to drink more too :D Clickety click I was lucky and paid about £50 less than that for mine!
  168. ChicaConCurvas

    Show us your fridge!!

    Well here's mine! It's a definite post Xmas fridge - full of booze and cheese and not much else! There is veg in the salad drawer at the bottom though honestly! :p
  169. ChicaConCurvas

    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    :wave_cry::break_diet::wave_cry: I'm just here to confess that I have had my weigh-in and have put on 6.5lbs! :eek: I'm thoroughly ashamed and have done an hour already on the Wii as penance! I'm also going to walk into town to see if anywhere is open but I refuse to buy in the sales because...
  170. ChicaConCurvas

    Extra Easy help!

    Hi Amy - good luck with the weigh-in today! This thread lists them but basically these are the most common things that are NOT superfree Potatoes, peas, sweetcorn, broad beans, pulses such as kidney beans, tinned or dried fruit, avocado, sweet potatoes, parsnips
  171. ChicaConCurvas

    FFF diary

    :cry::wave_cry::cry: 6.5lbs!! So 5 weeks to lose 19 and 2 to gain 6.5! :eek: Got some hard work to do in this next month to turn things round again! Thanks for the encouragement Zoe and Jane - you're right :D with a positive attitude we'll do it! Roll on next Monday and a loss - preferably a...
  172. ChicaConCurvas

    Extra Easy help!

    The fruit will count yes but so will your salad :) I believe that some of the thinking behind it is to reduce your portions of carbs and meat/fish etc and so the one third veg on your plate actually helps you to do that. Sometimes it's difficult with things like breakfasts to get the third in...
  173. ChicaConCurvas

    Original crab?

    in the pre SW days I'd have served it with fresh wholemeal bread, mayonnaise and a wedge of lemon so a SW variation on that :) If you still have your HEA you could always syn the mayonnaise. If you don't you could just send it to me and I could get rid of it for you - I love crab! :p
  174. ChicaConCurvas

    FFF diary

    I'm going to weigh in in the morning and see exactly what the damage is :eek: I'm worried because I can feel I've piled weight on! No use trying last week cos OH was still tempting me all the time and we went out on 5 of the 7 days :cry: Still when I know exactly what I've put on I can start...
  175. ChicaConCurvas

    Suggestions for a "Things to do before 30 list"?

    I'd like to: Create my own perfume Have professional photos taken Go up in a hot air balloon (although I may rethink that one after the incident on NYD!) Learn to speak Spanish fluently Learn to Belly Dance Actually enjoy exercise!! it might give you a few ideas! :D
  176. ChicaConCurvas

    What is the lastest .....

    That really shocked me! Tomato sauce lives in the cupboard at my house for about 6 months - OH has it once a week! I checked my heinz bottle and it says 8 weeks but have to admit it's something I've never ever thought about and I know it was the same when I lived at home with my mum and dad...
  177. ChicaConCurvas

    Amy's EE Weightloss Journey :)

    Hiya and Happy New Year! I might be completely wrong but can't you have 2xHEA & 2xHEB when you do red or green days?
  178. ChicaConCurvas

    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    Welcome Orion83 & Lucia - everyone in here is really helpful and will provide any inspiration you need! :D Well done Capricorn! What a fantastic start to the new year for you! Sian - that is not good! You need to be feasting your eyes on younger bods than those. Now this is more my style - as...
  179. ChicaConCurvas

    Who is doing extra Easy????

    I'm on EE too :) The key is to have one third of your plate filled with superfree foods eg non-starchy veg or fruit. Lunch is usually a home made soup for me - either the speed soup which uses 12 veg or pea and ham with onions,carrots and potatoes to bulk it out even more. As Donzy says you only...
  180. ChicaConCurvas

    Ipad users? - recommend?

    If I have problems that I can't sort out myself I usually post in the techie bit of moneysavingexpert.com there's a guy in there who's sorted me out every time. You'll have to be a bit more specific for them though ;) They'll ask you to run programmes and post the logs up for them to see but...
  181. ChicaConCurvas

    Ipad users? - recommend?

    sometimes you can clear them - can you boot the computer in safe mode? If you can then download malwarebytes antimalware and do a full scan with that -it's free and has picked up a few viruses that other products miss. Use the link and click on the blue 'download free version' button...
  182. ChicaConCurvas

    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    I'm still suffering! Hope everyone had a great evening and that you all feel better than I did this morning! I am not going to share what I drank last night - suffice to say it would have kept a small army happy! :cry: I am still not back on the wagon because, like Spanx I am feeding my...
  183. ChicaConCurvas

    Ipad users? - recommend?

    What's your budget DaisyBank? What will you be using it for? I've used this site before - it's not far from me so I can go collect but i've never had any problems with the things I've bought and neither have friends I've recommended it to :) Maximus - you might want to have a look as well -...
  184. ChicaConCurvas

    Slimming World Abuse!

    :8855::giggle::happy096: Thanks for that! Made me chuckle!
  185. ChicaConCurvas

    Round 2....

    Good luck with climbing back on the wagon! :D
  186. ChicaConCurvas

    Ipad users? - recommend?

    I'd go for the laptop too ;) I find the IPad really difficult to type on and that's a problem when you use forums! Mine just about lives at my niece's house now and I've gone back to the trusty netbook which I can take anywhere with me as well!
  187. ChicaConCurvas

    staying awake longer

    :eek: I hope it's just you! I average about 5 hours sleep a night so can't do with staying awake even longer! Saying that I'd get tons done wouldn't I!? :p
  188. ChicaConCurvas

    FFF diary

    first post in 5 days is a bit of a giveaway I suppose! :cry: I have been so weak willed I really can't believe myself! I'm usually quite strong but not this last week. Being home from work doesn't help and nor does the weather and being stuck in the house. OH is difficult too - we're both on...
  189. ChicaConCurvas

    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    I'm sneaking back on with head bowed in shame! :wave_cry: Glad Stacey & Siam posted though because I've avoided the scales totally as I'm so worried about what they'll show :sigh: It's all my own fault and I have absolutely no willpower so 2 curries, a kebab, xmas lunch with everything...
  190. ChicaConCurvas

    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    Of course you're allowed a treat :D If you're going to eat sensibly for the rest of your life there has to be room in there somewhere for a blowout or you'll never stay the course! I also had a treat last night - a humongous glass of white chocolate vodka and then half a takeaway curry with 1.5...
  191. ChicaConCurvas

    FFF diary

    Weds B: Couscous + sultanas + mullerlite (1 syn) S: Satsuma & banana L: 3 x scanbran (Pt HEB) + Chaumes cheese (2.5 syns + pt HEA) D: chicken stir fry with .5 portion of noodles (1 syn) for glug of oyster sauce Coffee x 2 with milk (Pt HEA) S: ALpen lite & Options (pt HEB) + (2 Syns)
  192. ChicaConCurvas

    Amy's EE Weightloss Journey :)

    haha looks like a s/w off plan xmas plan to me! Hope you're enjoying the snowy UK though and have a great Xmas! I'll have a drink for you..........vodka & diet coke of course! :D
  193. ChicaConCurvas

    Alcohol the evening before weigh in

    I weigh in on mondays and drink on Friday Saturday and Sunday :D I don't go mad but do have 4 or 5 vodkas with a diet mixer on each of the nights (10-12.5 syns) - I've lost every week so far ;) I'd love to believe the alcohol helps but it's probably more down to the amount I need to lose and the...
  194. ChicaConCurvas

    Baby Charlie has arrived so lets get on with shedding the rest of this wobble!!!

    :party0019::bananalove::party0016::bananalove::party0019: Happy Birthday Capricorn!
  195. ChicaConCurvas

    Today is

    haha spot who is cup half full and who is cup half empty......:D
  196. ChicaConCurvas

    Today is

    the first day of winter! :eek: How scary is that? Now the bad weather really starts! :p
  197. ChicaConCurvas

    Super Speed Food Challenge Soup

    :eek: I'm not sure I could manage it for breakfast but each to their own! lol Mind you I'm hooked on couscous with sultanas and mullerlite for my brekkie.........and for lunch sometimes...........and one night I even had it when i got home from work as well because I couldn't be bothered making...
  198. ChicaConCurvas

    FFF diary

    I don't have kids and don't intend having anyone over during Xmas so i'm buying nothing extra to what we'd normally have in the house :p Still might be going to Spain on Sunday........I really MUST make a decision about that and book some flights if we're going :rolleyes: Anyway out for lunch on...
  199. ChicaConCurvas

    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    Flying visit ladies because we're having mega problems with the desktop computer upstairs and I'm trying to get it sorted out! Well done on all the losses and other positive strokes you've been sharing and good luck to everyone for the xmas week! We CAN be strong! :p I'm loving the fact that...
  200. ChicaConCurvas

    Monday weigh in

    :happy096: to all the losers! I can't believe I lost 3lb this week - and that's despite works xmas lunch on Friday and a family xmas lunch yesterday :D
  201. ChicaConCurvas

    soup disaster

    Apparently nutmeg does the trick - well it does according to Google anyway! :)
  202. ChicaConCurvas

    E-Readers

    I've bought OH one for Xmas but I'm sure he'll share! :p I've also been looking round and there seem to be plenty of books available from various places ;) There are also conversion programmes available so you really aren't stuck with Amazon
  203. ChicaConCurvas

    FFF diary

    Bit of a defeatist attitude yesterday and capped it all by pinching some of OHs donner kebab as well! Today however is another day and I'm staying on plan :D B - couscous raisins & mullerlite S - Alpen lite (.5 HEB) S - satsuma x 2 Breakfast was late so i think I'll pass on lunch but...
  204. ChicaConCurvas

    Hungry before bed?

    If I've wanted something to fill me I'll go for free food like couscous made with water and a mullerlite stirred through it - comforting and warming and sweet. If it's a hankering for savoury I'll have a small portion of HM soup :D
  205. ChicaConCurvas

    Anyone want a slimming buddy?

    Hello you 2 how are you doing? We have snow again :33: so I've been and done my shopping :gen125: and now I'm all bundled up in front of the fire. I have a park opposite my house so walked through that into town - it looks pretty but crikey it's cold! Hope your family all arrived safely Jane -...
  206. ChicaConCurvas

    Baby Charlie has arrived so lets get on with shedding the rest of this wobble!!!

    Crikey Capricorn - that snow sounds like a nightmare to me! :eek: I suppose it's not too bad when you don't HAVE to leave the house - it's having to get the car out to get to work that I can't stand! Wrap up and keep warm and isolate OH in another room so you don't get the lurgy! :p
  207. ChicaConCurvas

    FFF diary

    I've been on works lunch today :sigh: Ended up having cauliflower cheese soup and pumpkin risotto. Both of which tasted like they'd been made with about a pint of fresh cream! 3 small pieces of wholemeal ish bread :eek: Didn't have dessert though and just one small glass of wine. I really have...
  208. ChicaConCurvas

    FFF diary

    because I keep making the damn things! :cry:
  209. ChicaConCurvas

    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    :p I won't miss out honest! I'm intending hitting the vodka when I get home & have some crabsticks to munch on ready! :D
  210. ChicaConCurvas

    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    Good Evening all! :) It's flipping cold here too - -6 at the moment and set to drop through the night and yet more snow forecast for tomorrow & over the weekend :( It's my work Xmas lunch tomorrow and we're going to Brasserie Blanc - I've picked some really boring food from the menu so can't...
  211. ChicaConCurvas

    FFF diary

    S/W chips should be banned :(
  212. ChicaConCurvas

    FFF diary

    I managed 1 cup of green tea yesterday! How rubbish am I :sigh: I suppose on a +ve note it's one more than I would have had though..... Today: B - Couscous + mullerlite + sultanas (1 syn) L - Aloo Gobi D - Speed soup Ss - fruit & Alpen lite bars (HEB)
  213. ChicaConCurvas

    Anyone want a slimming buddy?

    Morning Jane - Just a quickie cos I'm heading for work - here are some positive SW vibes to give you a better day :vibes: I think you're just going to have to do what you can until after Xmas :) If you get too hung up on it you'll end up binging like last night and you really won't enjoy the...
  214. ChicaConCurvas

    Diet and Budget woes

    You can use the recipes from the book from this link
  215. ChicaConCurvas

    Anyone want a slimming buddy?

    :sick: Poor Jane! Hope you're feeling better by the time the family descend on you! Christmas sounds like it's going to be a busy busy time for you - lots of partying to flexi- syn :p I have work xmas lunch on Friday and then lunch out with my parents and little sis & her family on Sunday :eek...
  216. ChicaConCurvas

    FFF diary

    I really MUST drink more water!! I don't really drink much at all unless I can get mu grubby mitts on diet pepsi then I can drink for England! I actually have a mini fridge in work with them in but I'm trying to ration myself to a maximum of 2 a day :rolleyes: The problem is that I only ever...
  217. ChicaConCurvas

    Amy's EE Weightloss Journey :)

    :eek: glad to hear everyone is ok but shame about the car! Still at least your travel plans can go ahead :) Good on you for being straight back on plan this morning - have a good day!
  218. ChicaConCurvas

    Anyone want a slimming buddy?

    Morning to both of you! :) Ohhh Jane - i've just noticed you live in Switzerland - is that difficult when you're trying to work out the syns of branded goods?? Sarah - I know exactly where you're coming from with the nights as my OH worked them for over 20 years - he's just moved onto double...
  219. ChicaConCurvas

    FFF diary

    Only a 1lb loss this morning so I have to try doubly hard this week - especially with xmas meals coming up on Friday & Sunday :cry: Today I've been good B - Couscous- sultanas- mullerlite S - Banana L - Ham & Pea (+ potato, onion, carrot) soup Satsuma S - Alpen lite (pt HEB) D - 2...
  220. ChicaConCurvas

    Baby Charlie has arrived so lets get on with shedding the rest of this wobble!!!

    Have a great time tonight Capricorn! Hope the dress does you proud! :D
  221. ChicaConCurvas

    Zoe's EE Weight Loss Diary!

    :happy096: Well done Zoe! Brilliant loss
  222. ChicaConCurvas

    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    Evening all! :p It was weigh-in this morning and I suppose I should be grateful that I lost 1lb :rolleyes: especially after yesterday! I've got my works xmas lunch on Friday and my side of the family xmas meal out on Sunday when we're going here. Think I need to be 150% on plan up until then to...
  223. ChicaConCurvas

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    :d'oh: I'll read it properly next time! Try this instead :p
  224. ChicaConCurvas

    free spybot download

    Hi Sue Try using this to get rid of Avast completely :D
  225. ChicaConCurvas

    Monday weigh in

    Well done to everyone with losses this week and good luck to those of you who have yet to weigh-in! :D I've lost just 1lb this week but I suppose, after an off plan day yesterday for a family xmas lunch at the Chinese Buffet, that's not too bad! :p Shame I have work's xmas meal next Friday and...
  226. ChicaConCurvas

    Amy's EE Weightloss Journey :)

    Well done Amy you are doing really well! :D How's the cold btw?
  227. ChicaConCurvas

    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    Awwhh thanks for doing that Capricorn! It's made me feel so much better! :D The support on here - as always - is brilliant!
  228. ChicaConCurvas

    FFF diary

    :wave_cry: Bad bad day! I half knew it would be though - flaming Xmas! Anyway I started well.... B - couscous made with water - sultanas - mullerlite yogurt and then things went downhill rapidly........ L - half a bowl of chicken & sweetcorn soup 4 ribs (dry) salt & Pepper beef (dry) 12...
  229. ChicaConCurvas

    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    Forgive me Pricesses for I have synned! :break_diet: I just knew I didn't have enough will power to resist chinese food and I proved myself right! I was very good and resisted the duck pancakes and I just had fresh fruit for dessert but they are the only positives! I also ate: half a bowl of...
  230. ChicaConCurvas

    QUEEN SIZE TO PRINCESS

    Vegemite, Sweet Pink ,Sian & Spanx - well done on the losses this week. Good control in the face of bad weather deserves a real pat on the back! ;) I have weigh in tomorrow and am a bit unsure how it's going to go - again! :sigh: to make things even worse I have a family xmas lunch today (and...
  231. ChicaConCurvas

    Help me!

    Put a food diary up :) It helps you by making you really focus on what you're eating but other people can also take a peek and see if they think you're missing something - must be worth a try! Some people also suggest that it helps to vary your days - red green EE as that can give your...
  232. ChicaConCurvas

    Zoe's EE Weight Loss Diary!

    Do you like pea & ham Zoe? I make a soup with those too and add onions carrots and potatoes so there are 3 speed veg in there and in far more than than the 'one third' quantity in a portion :D I use the traditional peas that you soak and the soup is so thick and filling that you really don't...
  233. ChicaConCurvas

    Help: WI time change what to eat!!!

    have you got a diary Adele? I'm not much help being so new but there seem to be loads of knowledgeable people on her who can check your food diaries over and make suggestions :D
  234. ChicaConCurvas

    Alcoholic Drinks over Christmas! Damage limitation!

    haha I'm being very careful at home! When you're out though they're measured units so no chance of going over your syns - unless you don't know when to stop of course :p
  235. ChicaConCurvas

    FFF diary

    What a strange day it's been :sigh: I don't seem to got anything done that I should have and my food has been all to pot as well! :( So far I've had..... B - oats so simple + banana + milk from allowance S - satsuma S- apple and babybel cheese (1 syn?) L - chicken & herb noodles with...
  236. ChicaConCurvas

    Zoe's EE Weight Loss Diary!

    LMAO - I really do not like veg but have to say the smell didn't bother me at all! In fact I never even noticed it :p
  237. ChicaConCurvas

    Extra Easy Eating my Syns

    I'm only 4 weeks in but deliberately chose SW so I could syn more on a weekend! :p I really don't bother during the week but weekends invariably include alcohol so it suits me fine! ;)
  238. ChicaConCurvas

    Help: WI time change what to eat!!!

    I think I'd go with Jooloo and just continue as normal - after all next week you'll be back to your normal weigh-in so whatever happens in terms of losses will even itself back out then won't it :p
  239. ChicaConCurvas

    Zoe's EE Weight Loss Diary!

    What happened to the speed soup then? :p
  240. ChicaConCurvas

    Anyone want a slimming buddy?

    Hi Sarah - I'll do the ass kicking if you want! :p I'm just coming to the end of my 4th week and weigh in on Monday mornings - a deliberate ploy to try make me behave over the weekends! ;) I've done OK so far but don't think this week will be good as I can tell I'm slipping a bit already on the...
  241. ChicaConCurvas

    las iguanas syns?

    That menu is so difficult to choose from! I think I'd have gone for the paella or the veggie chilli and done extra easy today but suppose it depends what you've had so far! Have a great night though! :p
  242. ChicaConCurvas

    When I'm thinner I will......

    I just want to be able to wear trousers or straight skirts without scouting round for a top that covers belly & butt! :p
  243. ChicaConCurvas

    A Taste Of Honey

    Reading your posts it could be me talking! :sigh: I have a difficult relationship with food - have yo yo dieted - lost 4 stones and put it back on and more :eek: BUT this time is for real and for good! Thanks for posting and well done on your fabulous losses it really inspires me to keep going...
  244. ChicaConCurvas

    Alcoholic Drinks over Christmas! Damage limitation!

    Vodka & diet coke 2.5 syns! :D
  245. ChicaConCurvas

    Amy's EE Weightloss Journey :)

    I tried the gummy sweets but not sure where I went wrong! They just came out as extra firm jelly really :( I suppose the gelatine was the problem as I could only get sheets (platinum) and struggled to work out how many to use - the answer obviously wasn't 2 anyway! :p Have a good day!
  246. ChicaConCurvas

    Amy's EE Weightloss Journey :)

    I love weetabix with warm milk but think I'll pass on the water! Thanks for the link! :D
  247. ChicaConCurvas

    Amy's EE Weightloss Journey :)

    Which recipe did you use Amy? Can you link me to it please :D
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