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  1. *Pogle*

    Easter Challenge 2011..

    3106catherine - 34lbs ( 6lbs lost, 28lbs to go ) AndieG - 25lbs ( 2lbs lost, 23lbs to go ) Anna_Vixen - 42lbs ( 12.5lbs lost, 29.5lbs to go ) Baker5518 - 50lbs ( 0lbs lost, 50lbs to go ) Babe76 - 20lbs ( 0lbs lost, 20lbs to go ) beforeim50 - 28lbs ( 0lbs lost, 28lbs to go ) Beth1309 -...
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    January 'jump start' challenge

    I haven't managed to update this for quite a while, but I lost 2lb this week, so just made my January target - woohoo! Aimee 7lbs (3lbs lost, 4lbs to go) alexisemma31: 10lbs(0lbs lost, 10lbs to go) Allie1904 - 6lbs (1lbs lost, 6 to go) beforeim50(0lbs lost, 12 lbs to lose) Blue*Smartie...
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    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Hullo everyone! Sorry I've not been about for ages - illness/migraines/life getting in the way of popping on here unfortunately! I have been sticking to plan though - and am pleased to report an overall loss of 7 lbs in January :D Amazing really, since I've let the body magic thing go totally...
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    Easter Challenge 2011..

    ColJack - 56lbs ( 1lbs lost, 55lbs to go ) mod-karen79 - 28lbs ( 5.5lbs lost, 22.5lbs to go ) mangogirl - 48lbs ( 0lbs lost, 48lbs to go ) Orion83 - 50lbs ( 0lbs lost, 50lbs to go ) LouiseElectric - 35lbs (0lbs lost, 35lbs to go ) Crazyfool - 18lbs ( 0lbs lost, 18lbs to go ) MancBird...
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    January 'jump start' challenge

    Just putting it back in colours, and adding in my 1lb loss for this week :) Fillimum 7lbs+ (0lost,7lb+ to go) Crumble 12lbs (0 lost, 12lbs to go) Louise K 10lbs (0 lost, 10lbs to go) jenniferyellowhat 10lbs (0 lost, 10lbs to go) camsmum (0 lost, 10lbs to go) ColJack 14lbs (1 lost, 13lbs...
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    Monday weigh in

    well done to all the people who've lost this week so far. I lost another 1lb this week, which I am pleased with :) Good luck to everyone yet to weigh in :D
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    Extra Easy confused!

    A soup starter is fine - as is fruit salad afterwards, but only if you reduce the amount of free foods on your plate, to make up for it, (so that you're still only consuming 2/3rds of a plate of 'free' food) if that makes sense. The whole point of the 1/3rd rule is that is stops you...
  8. *Pogle*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Mine finally arrived this morning Elb - I think the post is slowly starting to catch up with itself after the snow/xmas chaos!
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    Brown vs. white rice?

    We always use brown rice, and wholemeal pasta. They do take a bit longer to cook, but you get used to it after a while (on the rare occasions when we do have white rice/pasta, usually because waitrose has run out of brown stuff, it confuses the bejeezus out of me because it is ready so quickly...
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    Extra Easy Days How do you get 1/3 in when having meals like curry or chilli?

    I'm not really that sure why it would be a problem at all? Like a lot of people have already said, when I make bolognaise/chillis/curries/whatever - I normally end up with at least 50% superfree, often more like 75%, without even trying (I mostly do green, so don't have to stick to the 1/3rd...
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    Pogle's food diary

    05/01/11 - GREEN DAY 350ml of skimmed milk throughout the day - (HEA1) Breakfast - 2 x weetabix (HEB1) Sweet Chilli Philidelphia (3) Mid Morning Snack - apple Lunch - Super Speed Soup Mid Afternoon Snack - apple Dinner - Tuna Bolognaise sprinkling of cheese - (HEB2), (HEA2) & (0)...
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    Salsina just means 'little sauce' apparently. I don't know if what I do is a 'proper' recipe as such, but one of my friends taught me it - based on one her Italian mother used to make. It's basically a bit like a thick, very tomatoey casserole, with tons of veg in. I just bung a few...
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    January 'jump start' challenge

    Just copying and pasting always works for me julesmorris :confused: I've copied the colour version from the last post with them in, and updated you :) Well done on losing 4lbs btw! Fillimum 7lbs+ (0lost,7lb+ to go) Crumble 12lbs (0 lost, 12lbs to go) Louise K 10lbs (0 lost, 10lbs to go)...
  14. *Pogle*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Chicken Salsina, and very nommy it was too ;)
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    Pogle's food diary

    Gah - haven't kept this thread up for ages again! Mostly because of going away over Christmas etc. to be fair though. Anyway, back into menu planning, and posting my food diary on here again now :) I did manage a good Christmas at least - lost 1.5lbs over Christmas week itself, and then...
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    Why do Original or Green if you can do EE?

    I mostly do green, as OH is a veggie & although I'm not, I simply refuse to cook 2 seperate meals every night just so that I can have meat. As a result, we very, very rarely have any in the house. I very occasionally will do a red day, if OH isn't around in the evening, and I fancy having...
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    January 'jump start' challenge

    I lost 2lbs at my WI today, and got my 1 stone shiney - not a bad start to 2011 :D Fillimum 7lbs+(0lost,7lb+ to go ) Crumble 10lbs (0 lost, 10lbs to go) Louise K 10lbs (0 lost, 10lbs to go) jenniferyellowhat 10lbs (0 lost, 10lbs to go) camsmum (0 lost, 10lbs to go) ColJack 14lbs (0 lost...
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    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Another 2lbs down for me today, and got my 1 stone shiny too *does a little dance*
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    Has anyone ever found SW scales to be wrong?

    Definitely stick to only 1 set of scales - although both were probably working fine, it's not unusual at all for 2 different sets to show big differences. Also, were you weighed at the same time of day at work, as you would be at your 'official' WI? Wearing the same clothes? All sorts of...
  20. *Pogle*

    Monday weigh in

    Happy new year fellow Monday weighers! I lost 2lb this week, and got my 1 stone shiny - hurrah! :D I really wanted to do it before new years, but I guess a couple of days late isn't the end of the world hehe.
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    Easter Challenge 2011..

    I lost 2lbs this week - not a bad start to this challenge :D Added you in Maclynn - and good luck everyone :) ColJack - 56lbs ( 0lbs lost, 56lbs to go ) mod-karen79 - 28lbs ( 0lbs lost, 28lbs to go ) mangogirl - 48lbs ( 0lbs lost, 48lbs to go ) Orion83 - 50lbs ( 0lbs lost, 50lbs to go )...
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    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    :welcome: gl12282, Ela ine and Vm019! Well done to all the SOTW's, and SOTM's! :happy096: (even if you did only get it by virtue of the rest of your group gaining Steve, tis still a great acheivement that you weren't one of the ones with a gain!)
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    Easter Challenge 2011..

    I'm in too please ColJack 56lbs ( 0lbs lost, 56lbs to go ) mod-karen79 28lbs ( 0lbs lost, 28lbs to go ) mangogirl 48lbs ( 0lbs lost, 48lbs to go ) Orion83 50lbs ( 0lbs lost, 50lbs to go ) LouiseElectric 35lbs (0lbs lost, 35lbs to go ) Crazyfool 18lbs ( 0lbs lost, 18lbs to go )...
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    January 'jump start' challenge

    Fillimum 7lbs+(0lost,7lb+ to go ) Crumble 10lbs (0 lost, 10lbs to go) Louise K 10lbs (0 lost, 10lbs to go) jenniferyellowhat 10lbs (0 lost, 10lbs to go) camsmum (0 lost, 10lbs to go) ColJack 14lbs (0 lost, 14lbs to go) Natasha1974 12lbs (olb lost, 12lb to go) mim* 10lbs (0lb lost, 10lb...
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    x New Month new challenge... New Year challenge x

    shellystar x x 8lbs to lose for New Year eve ( 4lbs lost : 4lbs to lose ) ColJack - 14lbs ( 21.5lbs lost : 7.5lbs over target :) ) mummymoo - 7lbs (3.5lbs lost : 3.5lbs to lose) Catxx - 6.5lbs (8lbs lost :)) Foxychic - 7lbs (0lbs lost : 7 to lose HoneyBlossom -7lbs (0lbs lost : 7lbs to...
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    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Wow - get us with our losses over Christmas! Amazingly, I lost another 1.5lbs last week too (I was soooooo expecting a gain, given how much I ate & drank! I did avoid all the chocolates though *polishes halo* :angel09:) Back on the wagon properly now, I don't want it to catch up with me this...
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    How do you guys do your food shopping?

    I do a weekly meal plan, as I suspect a lot of people on here do. I work out what we'll be eating for dinner, various lunches and breakfasts, add in snacks, and whatever else we need, and write up a list based on that. If there is something great on offer, I'll either switch one of the meals...
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    What fruit & veg do you buy?

    Our standard weekly haul is... Fruit - Satsumas Apples Pears Melon Pineapple All sorts of frozen fruit, can't even remember what types there are now there are so many! Veg - Broccoli Cauliflower Carrots Spuds Swede Butternut Squash Green beans Frozen peas Peppers Mushrooms Onions Parsnips...
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    Original Little butters?

    That would be a catering/hospitality type product, you can get them in cash and carry type places (i.e. Makro), but you would need an account with them, or know someone that does. I doubt any supermarkets would sell them, because they'd be comparatively expensive at retail prices for the amount...
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    E-Readers

    I am a huge reader - and always swore that I would never, ever abandon the humble book... but I've had my Kindle since the new 3rd Gen ones were launched at the beginning of Sept. And I ADORE it. I almost struggle to read paper based books now. It's just sooooooo easy to use, carry around...
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    Pogle's food diary

    Yesterday was another Green Day... 350ml of Skimmed Milk throughout day (HEA1) Breakfast - 2 x Weetabix (HEB1) 2 x Satsumas Lunch - Super-speed soup Afternoon Snack - Pear 2 x Alpen Lights (HEB2) Evening Snack - I actually ended up eating my evening snack before my dinner, because OH was...
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    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Well done on your loss Hannah! The snow has come back with a vengeance here :rolleyes: We were going to go to the supermarket to stock up a bit, but decided before we had even got out of bed properly that it just wasn't going to happen! So it will be a day of snuggling up inside, watching...
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    not the right section - so apologies

    Jennyonaplate - her stickers are in KG I believe, not stones ;)
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    Sorry, I'm not sure either! We've always eaten brown rice and wholewheat pasta over the 'white' variety - it's much nicer imho. I do remember seeing something about it like you say, but as thats what we already use, I didn't really take that bit in! I've just had a look and according to the...
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    December Magazine

    To be fair to SW, it is hardly their fault that the postal service is struggling at the moment! Ok, so they could have sent them out a little earlier, bearing in mind post is always slightly delayed at Christmas, but neither the Post Office, nor SW could have foreseen the snow etc. It's a...
  36. *Pogle*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Veggie chilli and brown rice - nom :D
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    Pogle's food diary

    Forgot to update this thread yesterday, but this was how it looked... Green day 350ml skimmed milk - (HEA1) Breakfast - 2 x Weetabix (HEB1) 2 x satsumas Morning snack - apple Alpen Light Bar (3) Lunch - Small bit of leftover veg and pasta cheesey bake - starting to think this is never...
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    Leftover bits.... of me?

    I am slightly amazed that people would give up losing weight, or even intentionally re-gain what they've lost, just because of excess skin! Surely the single most important thing is to be healthy? Excess skin can't be nice, but as purple_star says, it isn't going to kill you! If it is...
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    December Magazine

    Stupid - you really don't need to keep apologising! Every post I've seen by you says sorry at least once, and there is no need, you are just as entitled to post on any of the threads as the rest of us! I'm still waiting for my lovely postie to bring mine... hoping that it arrives today...
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    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    My plan for crimble is to get through it without too much of a gain (seriously hoping for no gain at all, but being realistic, I suspect the chances of that are slim :(), and without committing murder - no matter how justified ;) We're off to the out-laws on the 23rd, and my parents are...
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    How much water??

    I aim to have a minimum of 2 litres, plus whatever my cups of tea etc are. I usually actually go over 3 litres without thinking about it (especially on days when I am exercising or just very active/busy, when it can be as much as 4 litres).
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    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Well done on the 1.5lb loss Steve :clap: My stickers should be fixed now - the disappeared for a bit, which is seems was due to SW taking their site down to re-do it. Meanwhile, I had nicked them from the thread on here instead, (they must be hosted on another website, cos they still worked)...
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    Not going very well...

    I'd echo what others have said, drinking 2+ litres of water per day makes a big difference to my losses, which is really noticable when I don't manage to fit it in. * week can cause random and undeserved gains due to the water retention. It normally comes straight back off again the...
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    vegetable stir fry - nom :D
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    Pogle's food diary

    So, today was another Green Day... Skimmed milk in tea throughout day - HEA1 Breakfast - 2 x satsumas 1 x apple Alpen Light bar (HEB1) Snack - 2 x satsumas Lunch - Super-speed soup Snack - Apple Alpen Light bar (other half of HEB1) Dinner - Vegetable Stir Fry: Veggies (red...
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    Whoopiddy doodahhh!! I did it!

    Well done catxx! That is fantastic - I'm so pleased for you! :happy036: :happy096:
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    New Site - cereal bars not listed as Hex!

    I assumed that the 'latest healthy extras' list was actually a list of new HE's - things that weren't on the list before, but now are iyswim. It certainly isn't a full list if that is not the case!
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    Will I really lose weight like this?

    Couldn't agree more with Circes. You can be fully satisfied, with free food, and still lose weight, yes. But you will not lose weight if you are eating until you're completely stuffed. I don't agree with the 'have your 1/3rd super-free throughout the day' thing either I'm afraid. The whole...
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    medication

    Tell me about it :rolleyes: 90% of the weight I have to lose was gained within the space of less than a month (in 2 blocks of around 2 weeks each), following 2 courses of VERY high dose prednisolone (50x standard dose) a few months apart. Just wish that it would come off again as fast as it...
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    lifeline online

    Are you putting at the end?
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    When should i tell my boss?

    You've said yourself that she is pretty much f**ked without you - and you have basically just told her that you are leaving (albeit, only on maternity leave). I don't know how experienced she is in running businesses, or whether she has had to deal with employees getting pregnant before, but...
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    Pogle's food diary

    Ooooh, I seem to have forgotten that I started a food diary on here :o Ooopsie. Oh well, no entries for a good few weeks, but I have keeping my off-line food diary up to date, and have been on-plan 99.9% of the time, so its all good ;) I had a hospital appointment at 1.40pm today, which I'd...
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    fat free marshmallows verses normal ones

    Marshmallows are pretty much fat free anyway! No idea why they bothered even producing a 'fat free' version! They are mostly sugar though (see below) - so reduced calorie ones I could understand! Marshmallow recipe... 1/3 cup confectioners sugar 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light corn...
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    lifeline online

    I got mine from this post after they disappeared from my sig this morning - MiniMins.com - Weight Loss Support Forum - View Single Post - Stickers I'm not too fussed if they're not the 'right' picture because SW have changed the graphics tbh, they still mean the same!
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    lifeline online

    Yup, I started my Gold yesterday, and today everything I put onto it has disappeared. Just seemed to be completely reset :sigh: Slightly annoying, but at least it was only 1 days worth - I would be fuming if it lost 4 weeks of hard work! Might be worth reporting it, as that can't be right surely?
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    Will I really lose weight like this?

    I am assuming that the laughing cow was your HEA, and the toast (was it wholemeal bread?) was your HEB? Like Suplizi says - including 1/3 superfree fruit/veg in every meal is really important with EE. And if you are 'stuffed', then yes, you are eating too much - the main thing of any healthy...
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    Just passed!!!

    That is fantastic - well done! :D
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    Body Optimise site down - grrr.

    I did stumble across something saying that they were effectively merging bodyoptimise with the other SW site soon - but I really did stumble across it, it wasn't advertised very well at all! And yes, if that is what they're doing - they really could have planned it better, and done the work...
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    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Aha - that's got 'em back! Still got no idea where they went though :confused: Oh yeah - got my silver body magic thingum yesterday too :party0011:
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    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Oooh, where'd my other stickers go? :confused:
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    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Grrrrrrr - I hate computers :mad: Typed out a long (witty, helpful, loads of great info, and full of top secrets, obviously ;)) post earlier, then my laptop died, and ate it. :sigh: <harrumph> I know that it now doesn't look like I've commented on your BP issues, xmas meals out, or...
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    Diet and Budget woes

    I am really lucky that we're not really on a budget, tight or otherwise, but that being said, I make it a point of principle not to pay more than I need to for things - food included ;) There are only 2 of us, but even including food for the 3 cats (who eat nonstop lol), and buying local...
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    Veg and pasta cheesey bake, with extra veg on the side :)
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    Monday weigh in

    Another 1lb off for me this week, and given it's * week, I'm more than happy with that :D Well done on the losses everyone - and good luck to everyone still to weigh in today!
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    x New Month new challenge... New Year challenge x

    1lb for me this week too - half way there :) shellystar x x 8lbs to lose for New Year eve ( 4lbs lost : 4lbs to lose ) ColJack - 14lbs ( 15lbs lost : 1lbs over target :) ) mummymoo - 7lbs (0.5lbs lost : 6.5lbs to lose) Catxx - 6.5lbs (4.5lbs lost : 2lbs to lose) Foxychic - 7lbs (0lbs lost...
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    Pitter patter.. pitter patter..

    Congratulations Fern!
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    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Ay up everyone :D Hope you're all doing well! Welcome to the gang Tom - I don't think you need specific stats to join us really, its basically any and all welcome I think! (at least I hope so, otherwise Steve would have to kick me out for not meeting the entry requirements :o and I quite like...
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    Having a red day for a change (normally only do green!) so... Seared tuna steaks, salad, and probably a HEB's worth of potato wedges - nomnomnom!
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    Jambalaya tonight I think :D
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    29 lbs gone woohooo

    Brilliant - well done! :D
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    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Wow Steve! 5.5lbs is fantastic! :happy096: Must be great to know that you're now past the half-way point too! Sealmylips - I'm terrible when it comes to being sick too! I refuse point blank to let anyone see me actually being sick (none of that 'holding-your-hair-back-for-you' nonsense...
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    Extra Easy Days Philly as HEXA

    Philadelphia is NOT a HEA on any of the plans. It is a HEB on green only - but that is because of the protein. It doesn't have enough calcium to qualify as a HEA.
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    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Of course we'll have you back Sealmylips! Are you feeling better now, after your bugs & colds? I'm really excited today - my OH has just surprised me with a trip to San Francisco for 10 days in February! Can't wait! :party0049:
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    It's been a few weeks

    Hi Sealmylips - I was wondering where you'd disappeared to! Welcome back, and well done for managing to stay the same :D You'll be back on track in no time I'm sure!
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    Target !!!!!!!!!!!!!

    :happy096: Congratulations! Im so pleased for you :happy036:
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    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Well done Scotdeb, 3lbs is a great loss :clap:, and wow Hannah what a great set of acheivements to get all on one night! Not surprised that you are grinning - I am too on your behalf :D
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    10% 10% 10% 10%

    :happy036: That is fantastic - well done you! :happy096:
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    Extra Easy :-(

    Sneaking peeking can be dangerous - our weight fluctuates by several lbs over the course of the day, depending on time of day, TOTM, and many, many, other factors. Try to stick to just the 'official' weigh in if you can. I'm sure that you can and will lose more with SW. There is no reason...
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    my first food diary entry

    Oh, well spotted Zoemee20 - you're only allowed 350ml as a HEA if it is Skimmed milk, if it is semi-skimmed, you're allowed 250ml. It's easy to get things like that confused, so maybe it would be worth you checking every thing again Clare, to make sure the things you think are free actually...
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    my first food diary entry

    Hi Clare, I agree with Val - cutting down syns won't necessarily lead to bigger losses, I do much better when I have between 10 and 15 per day than I do when I have less! I've copied this from Squiddie's FAQ thread, which explains it a lot better than I could :) Don't be too disappointed by...
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    Really sorry...Rice question!

    Shabba is right, it will be because it is a processed rice. The 'express' types, even 'plain' ones, are normally pre-cooked, and coated in oil before packaging iirc, so do have Syns. Boiled rice is free however.
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    So confused by all these foods!

    You definitely can do red and green on BodyOptimise - I am on BodyOptimise and do mainly green. When you're on BodyOptimise, click on ''Getting started, our healthy eating plan'', and then at the bottom of the list that opens up, there is ''Our other plans''. That is where you can see/download...
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    Extra Easy Slow Losses

    Are you eating 1/3rd super-free with each meal (assuming you're doing EE)? The water thing can make a huge difference - the weeks I haven't managed to drink 2+ litres a day I've actually gained, despite being on-plan 100% :rolleyes:
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    Called target!

    Very well done on your losses, you've done brilliantly! Must feel wonderful to call target! :happy096:
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    A rare EE day for me today, so it's beef casserole tonight - yum :D
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    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Thanks everyone :) Glad you enjoyed the extra time with your kids Nay - I'm sure they've loved it too :D Well done on your walk at the weekend Steve, must feel good to be out again after being stuck inside! Hannah - good luck at WI tonight. I shall keep my fingers crossed for you getting...
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    Motivation HELP Pleeeaasse!!!!

    The cold weather has had a lot of us notice a substantial increase in appetite - tis perfectly normal, just the bodies way of trying to get warm! The trick is to stick to good, SW friendly things (super-free if poss, although they might not cut it in terms of convincing your body you're warming...
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    Extra Easy New to the forums

    It might be less than you've been used to so far, but 3 1/2 lbs is a great loss, well done :happy096:
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    newby!

    Welcome lizzie20 :wavey:
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    Starting to Quiver (not shiver)!!

    I wouldn't worry too much about showing a gain when you go to class - I expect a lot of people will at some point this month, due to Christmas! You've done really well so far, don't let a potential gain spoil that! Just pick yourself up, and start again :asskick:
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    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Well, I lost 2.5lbs this week, which I am happy with :D
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    TOTM

    It's probably just water retention from TOTM, it should go again by your next WI :)
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    A happy wee person :) *pics*

    Looking fantastic, well done :D
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    Tonight Matthew, our tea will be... Sweet potato and chickpea curry :D
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    x New Month new challenge... New Year challenge x

    I lost 2.5lbs this week, 4.5 to go :) Shellystar x x 8lbs to lose for New Year eve ( 0lbs lost : 8lbs to lose ) ColJack - 14lbs ( 6lbs lost : 8lbs to lose ) mummymoo - 7lbs (olbs lost : 7lbs to lose) Catxx - 4lbs (2.5lbs lost : 1.5 to lose) Foxychic - 7lbs (0lbs lost : 7 to lose...
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    Monday weigh in

    Another 2.5lbs this week - very pleased :D
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    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Hey Steve, Recipe is here... http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-recipes/135012-super-speed-soup.html I've had it for lunch every day for a week, and am making another batch tomorrow :D We shall have to wait and see if it has made any difference to my losses though! (Although, to be...
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    Tuna pasta bake :D
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    How do I subsscribe to threads?

    Only the ones with new posts will show on your User CP - you can see them all if you click on 'list subscriptions' from there though. If you've already tried that... no idea, sorry :p
  100. *Pogle*

    Can someone please explain the 1/3 and 2/3 rule(s) to me?

    You could look at it that you should have a maximum of 2/3rds FREE food (alongside the 1/3rd superfree) - but other than that, no, no 'official' 2/3rds rule really :)
  101. *Pogle*

    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Well done for the 1lb loss Steve, and a STS is not to be sneezed at either Nay! (especially as you have been er... 'enjoying'? (lol) the company of your children whilst trying to work!) :welcome: Ridecar2, and well done on your losses so far - 18lb in 3 weeks is amazing! Lesley - that curry...
  102. *Pogle*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Quorn burger, in a WM roll (HEB) with cheese (HEA), SW chips, 2 fried eggs, peas and sweetcorn. Not a single superfree on the plate :eek: but... a) It's the weekend b) I do green anyway so it was on-plan (strictly speaking - I normally try to have a min. of 1/3 superfree anyway even on green)...
  103. *Pogle*

    Super Speed Soup

    It shouldn't boil over, no. If it all fitted in, then it'll be fine in there :) I left out the baked beans, (I LOVE beans of all description - including haricot beans which is what baked beans are - but cannot stand the sauce the baked beans come in :jelous:, and never eat them or have them in...
  104. *Pogle*

    Extra Easy Days extra easy, green or original...........

    HEA's are the same on all plans as far as I know, so in that respect, there is no difference for you if you do EE. There isn't really a need for you to pick from the 'extra' things on either the green or red lists of HEB's, as the things on those lists are almost all FREE on EE anyway. For...
  105. *Pogle*

    Extra Easy Days extra easy, green or original...........

    Yes, the lists are different (well, the HEB ones are, HEA is the same iirc), and greens list is much bigger than reds - plus you can choose everything that you could on EE too. On green you can choose a measured amount of meat, fish, nuts, and cheese as a HEB for example, and on red, a...
  106. *Pogle*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Sweet potato and chickpea curry with rice - can't wait :drool:
  107. *Pogle*

    What started your SW journey.

    I knew I was slowly getting bigger, and had been for a while, but it was being prescribed 2 lots of VERY high dose steroids (over 50 times the 'standard' dose!) within the space of 6 months - and putting on well over a stone each time - that finally made me realise that I really had to do...
  108. *Pogle*

    Super free foods

    If you really can't bring yourself to have 1/3rd super-free (and I am in the 'you-have-to' camp - there are sound reasons for it being that way, especially in the longer term) then maybe you should think about going for the Red or Green plans, instead of EE.
  109. *Pogle*

    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    I really like it - had it for lunch every day this week. I added half a tablespoon of chilli flakes (I'll add chilli to anything if I can get away with it :p). I didn't bother blitzing it either, which is slightly amazing, because I've never been that keen on soup with lumps in it for some...
  110. *Pogle*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Was meant to be sweet potato and chickpea curry, but I forgot to soak the chickpeas overnight (:rolleyes:) So we'll have that tomorrow instead now, and it'll be Quorn shepherds pie, loads of veggies, and gravy tonight. Mmmmmm gravy :drool:
  111. *Pogle*

    Extra Easy Days extra easy, green or original...........

    Not quite sure where you've got the measuring idea from :confused: The only thing you measure/weigh on red/green is the HEX's - and you'd that on EE anyway! You're just limited to what is free, and get to choose 2 HEA's and 2 HEB's (from much bigger lists than on EE) each day - they're the...
  112. *Pogle*

    Extra Easy Days extra easy, green or original...........

    I normally stick to green days as OH is a vegetarian and I am too lazy to cook 2 different things each night. I throw in the occasional red day, either when OH is away, or as a veggie-red day. I only really do EE when we eat out, as it's (extra ;)) easier. I miss my extra HEX's a lot on those...
  113. *Pogle*

    Extra Easy just starting

    Welcome new to this :D There is loads of info on these boards, you will pick it all up in no time I am sure. In the meantime, this thread - http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world/100149-slimming-world-advice-new-comers-including-extra-easy.html will help loads! Be careful of the distinction...
  114. *Pogle*

    Superspeed Soup!

    It would depend on exactly what you put in it, and how many portions it made. It shouldn't be too hard to work out the Syns though, just check the red syn value for everything that you put in that isn't free on Red (beans/lentils/parsnips etc), add it all up, and divide it by the number of...
  115. *Pogle*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Sorry, but Philly isn't a HEA on any of the plans as far as I know - it's a HEB on green only. Something to do with not enough calcium to qualify as a HEA or something.
  116. *Pogle*

    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    That sounds like a nightmare journey to and from work Steve, but I trust that you enjoyed your birthday weekend? I'm sure that you will be fine at tomorrows WI, and even if you do have a slight gain, I know you'll be able to get it back off again very quickly! Hello again Hannah, I was...
  117. *Pogle*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Wholemeal spaghetti with tuna, green pesto and cheeeeeeese - Nom! :p
  118. *Pogle*

    Well I didn't do too badly with

    Are you stopping once your hunger is satiated? If you are, you really shouldn't be uncomfortably full, or feeling bloated. Good luck with losing the 7lbs over the next 3 weeks time2bslim! I'm sure that you will do it :D
  119. *Pogle*

    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Oh, I'm not really bothered, I know I can lose it again (plus a bit hopefully!) this week, it's just frustrating more than anything! 1lb is a respectable loss Scotdeb, especially as you've been poorly and the bakery section was calling you!;)
  120. *Pogle*

    Very proud of myself but gutted lol

    Wow, that is some willpower you've got going on there Linzi! My OH usually brings me back expensive boxes of chocs when he's been abroad with work, and the last time he did that was about a day or so before I decided to start SW, which of course meant that I couldn't really eat them without...
  121. *Pogle*

    Super Speed Soup

    Of course - I often make soup in my slow cooker :) Although it might depend on what size your slow cooker is - if it is one of the smaller ones, you might find that it won't all fit - this recipe does make a lot of soup! There are loads of slow cooker recipes on here, you should easily be able...
  122. *Pogle*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    I'm trying to make some room in the freezer, so we'll be having 3 Bean Chilli and brown rice tonight to create some space :D
  123. *Pogle*

    Super Speed Soup

    I made this for the first time today, and OMG it is delicious! Despite loving all the ingredients in it, I was half expecting to not really like them in combination - no idea why lol. I added about half a tbsp of chilli flakes to it too, gives it a nice pep :D You can always replace 'meat'...
  124. *Pogle*

    x New Month new challenge... New Year challenge x

    I'd like to lose another 7lbs in December, which would take me to 1 stone lost in time for new years! Hopefully this will give me some added motivation to be good over Christmas! Shellystar x x 8lbs to lose for New Year eve ( 0lbs lost : 8lbs to lose ) ColJack - 14lbs ( 0lbs lost : 14lbs to...
  125. *Pogle*

    Monday weigh in

    well done on your losses Lesley and Rumbletummy! I gained 1lb this week, and not entirely sure why sadly :sigh: All I can think of is that I didn't manage to drink as much water as normal, and I had a couple of glasses of wine (synned of course) during the week. I know some people have said...
  126. *Pogle*

    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Oh no Steve, being snowed in is no fun, especially when your house is cold! :gen125: We've still not had any snow (well, unless you count a very light dusting overnight - it looks like the cars have dandruff, that's how light it is lol) and I am keeping my fingers crossed that tomorrows...
  127. *Pogle*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Spicy bean and veg casserole, with boiled potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli and carrots. It has been bubbling away in the slow cooker most of the day, and smells fab - can't wait to nom it! :D
  128. *Pogle*

    OMG!!!!

    well done, that is such a brilliant result for your first week! :happy096: I'm sure you'll do great on SW!
  129. *Pogle*

    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Sneaking your loss in there at the end again Nay? hehe, well done - 1.5lb is great :clap: We haven't had any snow here yet either, which I am very grateful for, my OH is flying back in from Vancouver tomorrow am, and I was getting worried that he wouldn't be able to land! According to the MET...
  130. *Pogle*

    Help me understand...

    See, I am with Stefanie, and Chicaloca on this one... How can it possibly stop you over-eating carbs/protein if you don't have it on the same plate? I can even imagine people forcing themselves to eat fruit after their meal, even when they're not hungry, just to get their 1 third superfree -...
  131. *Pogle*

    Please help & tell me if this is ok for a green day

    Ahhhh - makes sense now! Thanks Circes!
  132. *Pogle*

    Please help & tell me if this is ok for a green day

    Philadelphia is a Hex B on green according to my book (and bodyoptimise), not A (don't know why though, I thought B's were meant to be fibre etc!)
  133. *Pogle*

    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    That might not be a bad plan! I never really thought about just how much it actually makes until I was typing it out to be honest - as I say, it was a recipe designed to be done in a slow cooker, (one of the large 7-quart ones), so it all fits into mine perfectly - I just dish it up, and then...
  134. *Pogle*

    November Challenge

    Me too! :rolleyes: Sweet Pink - Aiming for 14lb loss (6.5lbs off) Clairex - 5lb off, 6 to go rh00by - aiming for 9lb loss - 3lb off, 6lb to go Mummyem - aiming for 7lbs (5.5 Lost!) ferb - 6lbs - 1lb off - 5lbs to go hatwell - 10lbs (-1.5lbs 9.5 to go!) Crumble 10lbs (5.5lbs lost - 6.5lbs...
  135. *Pogle*

    Which is harder, losing weight or giving up smoking?

    It is smoking specific, although he did also write a book about dieting - ''the easy weigh to lose weight''. I haven't read it, because the reviews I've seen seem very mixed - unlike the smoking one, where they are all positive reviews. It is less than a fiver on Amazon though, so maybe it...
  136. *Pogle*

    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Sounds like you had a great night at your WI Steve! Well done on your loss, you are powering through aren't you?! :happy096::clap: Here is the first of my recipes (this is my current favourite by quite a long way - very easy to make in large batches, very filling, and seriously yummy!). I...
  137. *Pogle*

    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    mmmmm onion bhajis :drool: Shall have to try making them - thanks Scotdeb! Steve - sorry (again) that I still haven't gotten around to the promised recipes... I am clearly being rubbish this week :rolleyes: Started something first thing this morning that was meant to take half an hour max -...
  138. *Pogle*

    Extra Easy Slimming World From Home Help

    There are a lot of people on here doing it from home, (me included, I do it online with bodyoptimise) and there is so much information in these boards, you shouldn't have any problems at all! I can see why going to a group would help some people, but I don't think that it is defining thing...
  139. *Pogle*

    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Sorry Steve, haven't had a chance to get on here or sort those recipes out since I posted yesterday, and I am too sleepy to do it now lol - I'll try to do it tomorrow morning for you. :welcome: Scotdeb! Well done on your losses so far! Hannah - had to chuckle about your trousers falling...
  140. *Pogle*

    Which is harder, losing weight or giving up smoking?

    I gave up smoking at the beginning of this year after reading Alan Carr's book - it's genius. I'd tried everything to give up over the years, and never managed more than a week or so. I thought about cigarettes constantly if I told myself that I couldn't have one. I got hideously addicted to...
  141. *Pogle*

    Does anyone else.........

    I haven't tried labelling the food in my cupboards or fridge etc., but because I batch cook meals, and bung them in the freezer regularly, I do label them with Syn values, and whether or not they're free, for each of the different plans etc. I'd be labelling the tub with whatever is in there...
  142. *Pogle*

    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Forgot to say - Nay, wow! Those pics really show how far you've come - you look great, very well done! :happy096:
  143. *Pogle*

    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Thanks Steve - it must've worked - I just had my WI, and lost another 3lbs this week :happy036: So relieved, I was worried the best I could expect would be a STS, with eating out 3 nights in a row, and not really having SW friendly food available the rest of the time either! We were at a...
  144. *Pogle*

    November Challenge

    Well done Honey39! :happy096: I lost another 3lbs this week, which takes me to my November target loss with a week to go as well :D Pink - Aiming for 14lb loss (4.5lbs off) Clairex - 5lb off, 6 to go rh00by - aiming for 9lb loss - 3lb off, 6lb to go Mummyem - aiming for 7lbs (5.5...
  145. *Pogle*

    Monday weigh in

    Well done Ygerna - that is fantastic :happy096: I lost another 3lb this week, which makes up for last weeks gain plus a bit :D We went away over the weekend, and I was a little worried I would either gain or STS, because of eating out for 3 days in a row, and not being able to exercise as much...
  146. *Pogle*

    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Just thought that I would drop by to let you know that I won't be around for a few days as we're going away for the weekend tomorrow. I've got my fingers crossed that I can stick to plan as much as possible whilst I am away - don't want another gain this week! Hope everyone is doing well, and...
  147. *Pogle*

    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    :party0049::wow: Well done Steve, that is an absolutely brilliant loss! I'm not surprised that you are beaming!
  148. *Pogle*

    Internet meet ups

    I met Mr Pogle on a dating site - we've been together 4 years now, and couldn't be happier :D We emailed for a while, moved onto texting etc, and finally arranged to meet in a pub early one Saturday afternoon (me thinking that if it was disastrous, I could leave fairly early that way lol). In...
  149. *Pogle*

    Yes yes yes ...... !!!!!

    :woohoo: Well done! :D
  150. *Pogle*

    I have to tell someone!

    that is WONDERFUL news! Many congratulations :D
  151. *Pogle*

    Who else was nominated?

    congratulations to all those nominated - how exciting for you! :D
  152. *Pogle*

    A GOOD WEEK!

    well done :D
  153. *Pogle*

    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Sorry to hear about your loss Steve, even when it is expected, its hard to lose someone that you are close to. Well done for making it to the end of your ramble, especially in those conditions! I had been wondering how you'd got on! Well done for getting back out there the next day to keep...
  154. *Pogle*

    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    LOL - don't complain, it might hear you, and go the other way again ;) That's a nice way to start with a new group though! Well done :D
  155. *Pogle*

    Does your hubby /partner know your weight??

    I have never hidden it from Mr Pogle, but I've also never made a point of telling him. I don't know if he could actually tell you how much I weigh, because I think that it just doesn't matter to him, so he doesn't really take it in. He does always know what dress size I am at any given time though!
  156. *Pogle*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Chicken casserole - it's freezing today, and I want something warming as well as yummy!
  157. *Pogle*

    Exercises for Wii

    :( Sorry for bigging up something that you can't get hold of! It really is brilliant though, so if you can get hold of a copy, it's well worth it lol. One of the other Amazon's might have it in stock, or on their marketplaces I guess - amazon.de was the first one I tried once I'd realised the...
  158. *Pogle*

    Exercises for Wii

    Yes - most games are made with a European, and a US version. US ones won't play on EU consoles, but *most* (sadly not all) European games have all the languages coded in - and your Wii will already be set to English - so it automatically chooses that as your setting. You'd never know mine was...
  159. *Pogle*

    Exercises for Wii

    I agree about the lack of proper warm ups/tummy exercises on Sports Active, it's the one downfall to it I think. I'm using a friends copy atm - (she's 6 months pregnant, and isn't using it atm for some reason :p) and did debate buying the 'more workouts' disc as its quite cheap now, but decided...
  160. *Pogle*

    Exercises for Wii

    I highly recommend EA Sports Active if you want a 'proper' workout, I like Wii Fit, but see it more as a set of silly but fun games, and to me it is very light exercise (and don't think that I am super-fit, believe me, I'm not lol) - I rarely break a sweat with wii fit. My absolute favourite...
  161. *Pogle*

    Just Wanted To Share ...

    that's absolutely brilliant - VERY well done you!
  162. *Pogle*

    Extra Easy GO GIRL! So proud of me!!

    well done aliben - that has got to feel good! :D
  163. *Pogle*

    November Challenge

    I was sure that I'd updated this, but obviously not! I gained 1 lb this week - not great, but I was fully expecting it! * week, and a slap up meal yesterday for OH's birthday ruled out any kind of a loss really :rolleyes: sueschoices - aiming for 8lbs off Sweet Pink - Aiming for 14lb loss...
  164. *Pogle*

    Weekly weight loss target

    I'm surprised that they're doing this, I would think that setting weekly targets would be counterproductive. Having something to aim for longer term is great, and it helps in the medium term too - like a monthly challenge, but a week is much too short. One bad day, a star week, anything could...
  165. *Pogle*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Creamy fish pie :)
  166. *Pogle*

    Monday weigh in

    Gained 1lb this week, but it is * week, and we went out for a slap up meal yesterday with my in-laws for my OH's birthday - so I really wasn't expecting a loss!
  167. *Pogle*

    Myth or method?

    PMSL at this thread! I wonder if all the melting fat soaking into an electric blanket would make it smell like bacon sarnies...
  168. *Pogle*

    Starting again...again!!

    Welcome back, and best of luck :wavey:
  169. *Pogle*

    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Well, just done my WI - gained 1lb :sigh: Still, its not like I wasn't expecting it, and it could've been worse!! Back on track today :D
  170. *Pogle*

    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    The meal for my OH's birthday was actually today (didn't explain it very well did I? lol) - although his birthday isn't until later in the week, it was the only time we could meet up with his family. It wasn't as bad as I thought it might be, although roasties cooked in goose fat, and...
  171. *Pogle*

    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    1/2 a lb might not sound like a lot Mrsnb, but at least its 1/2lb in the right direction! You're doing really well :D Steve, I sort of know what you mean about not fancying salad as much at this time of year - the minute it starts to get a bit colder, I start craving nice warming stews and...
  172. *Pogle*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    I shall be attempting Vegetable Jambalaya this evening... no idea what it'll be like! (Even if it is vile, my OH will hoover it up - he really will eat anything providing its veggie - and I can just grab something out of the freezer lol)
  173. *Pogle*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    3 Bean veggie chilli with brown rice - nom :D
  174. *Pogle*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Spicy bean casserole, with boiled taytos and loads of steamed veg :D
  175. *Pogle*

    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Don't beat yourself up about a STS Hannah, it might just have been your body adjusting after your big loss the week before, as you say. Steve - I think that inches are a better indicator of how you are doing than scales personally - especially waist measurements, as that can have such a big...
  176. *Pogle*

    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Good luck at the weigh in tonight Hannah - do let us know how you get on :) That comfort pie sounds absolutely delicious! I shall have to make some next week :D I saw your news about no longer being dependant on insulin Steve - that is amazing, and just goes to show what healthy eating can do...
  177. *Pogle*

    setting your target ?

    I set mine to where I was when I moved in with my OH, 4 years ago. I was a size 8-10 and had been all of my adult life really - it was only moving in with the mister and suddenly beginning to eat 'mister' sized portions, rather than 'Pogle' sized portions, drinking wine with meals most nights...
  178. *Pogle*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Quorn shepherds pie with steamed veggies and gravy - nom :eat:
  179. *Pogle*

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    :wow: That is fantastic Maximus! I am so pleased for you :D
  180. *Pogle*

    I got my 1st stone off :)

    well done, you must feel great! :D
  181. *Pogle*

    Do you need the SW Meetings ?

    I really did think that I would need the structure and discipline of being answerable to a group, but there isn't one that I can get to easily, so I have no choice but to go it alone. But actually, it's been totally fine! As Sockmonkey said, I am doing this for me, not to hear a consultant...
  182. *Pogle*

    Helping hand please

    There is a lot of info on these boards - you probably don't need access to the site if you just want to get started! Have a look at this thread - http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world/100149-slimming-world-advice-new-comers-including-extra-easy.html - it might help you get going :) Good luck
  183. *Pogle*

    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Thanks Mrsnb :) What days do the rest of you weigh in? Hope that you are all having a good day! Mine has been going downhill since the I weighed in this morning (house hunting/moving complications, and the mister seems to have gone AWOL, so the agents are all ringing ME instead :sigh:)...
  184. *Pogle*

    What are your downfalls and what are your SW Saviours?

    downfalls - wine, cheese and chinese takeaway. saviours - my slow cooker, quark, fruit of all descriptions (I hardly ever used to eat fruit for some reason, but I have rediscovered my love of it, and can't get enough anymore lol)
  185. *Pogle*

    Pogle's food diary

    WI this morning - lost another 3lb this week :bliss: The mister isn't about tonight either, so another red day I think :) Breakfast - 2 x weetabix - HEb-1 fat free yoghurt Morning Snack - 2 x Satsumas Lunch - Fresh fruit salad 1 x Alpen Light bar - HEb-2 Fat free yoghurt Afternoon...
  186. *Pogle*

    Newbie

    :wavey: Welcome ruthie-mc, and good luck!
  187. *Pogle*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    It was going to be 3 Bean Chilli and brown rice, but I've just realised that I need to finish off the spinach in the fridge by tomorrow, so I am thinking Haddock and Spinach Cheesy Melt, with loads of steamed veg now :)
  188. *Pogle*

    Monday weigh in

    I am only 2 weeks in, so I guess that is at least partly why - I am sure it will slow down soon (but hopefully not too soon ;)) 1.5lb is a good loss - you're right to be happy!
  189. *Pogle*

    Monday weigh in

    Lost another 3lb this week :D
  190. *Pogle*

    November Challenge

    Lost another 3lb this week :) sueschoices - aiming for 8lbs off Sweet Pink - Aiming for 14lb loss (1.5lbs off) Clairex - Aiming for 11lb off rh00by - aiming for 9lb loss Sarahandmolly - Aiming for 7lb loss Mummyem - aiming for 7lbs (4.5 Lost!) Boo1968 - 10lbs MrsR2004 - aiming for 12lbs loss...
  191. *Pogle*

    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    Hurrah for being in a team lol and helloooo :wavey: to all the new people who joined after I went to bed last night :D I've just done my second weigh-in, and lost another 3 lbs :bliss:
  192. *Pogle*

    Portion sizes - please advise!

    Just found this site - its got portion sizes for most types of food. Not sure how realistic they are (I have always used American style cup measurements to portion rice/pasta etc, so I have no idea what the weights are really!) Food waste - Lovefoodhatewaste.com - Tips and recipes to reduce...
  193. *Pogle*

    Phewf - it's about time

    Hi MyParasolwon'tstopturning (Great username btw!) Well done for losing 10lbs in 4 weeks on your own! That's great! Good luck with losing the rest, I am sure that you will do brilliantly :D
  194. *Pogle*

    another newbie

    welcome captaincollins! :wavey:
  195. *Pogle*

    Hello Everyone!

    Welcome Sarah :wavey: I haven't been on here long, but everyone is really friendly, and there is loads of advice and support!
  196. *Pogle*

    Half-the-person-I-used-to-be team?

    I don't need to be half the person I used to be I'm afraid... maybe about three quarters of what I used to be - am I allowed in?! I do a good line in support and advice, if that sways your decision at all ;)
  197. *Pogle*

    Pogle's food diary

    Another RED day today Breakfast - Mullerlight Banana Lunch - Left over tuna steak (it was so big I cut a bit off before I cooked it last night, and saved it for lunch today - nom) Lots of salad Small amount of vinaigrette dressing 3 Syns Afternoon Snack - Fresh fruit salad - mostly...
  198. *Pogle*

    This is it.

    Hi MCV. Well done on all the weight you've lost so far! Giving up smoking is hard - I lost count of how many times I tried! I know a lot of people find that the medications for giving up don't agree with them, so you aren't alone. I tried everything, and even became addicted to NRT - whilst...
  199. *Pogle*

    Pogle's food diary

    I'm taking advantage of being able to do red days for a change over the next few days - haven't tried any of the other plans since starting on green, so we shall see how it goes! RED day Breakfast - 2 slices nimble wholemeal bread (HEb-1) 2 poached eggs 2 satsumas Fat Free Yoghurt Lunch -...
  200. *Pogle*

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Seared tuna steak, with homemade salsa, a few SW Chips, and lots of salad :eat:
  201. *Pogle*

    Finally under 200lb! :D

    well done x :happy096:
  202. *Pogle*

    Extra Easy Hand on heart who has

    Labrynthitis - thats the word I was looking for! Doh! lol I really do have the memory of a lobotomised goldfish! Mine is caused by a lesion on my brain stem, rather than the inner ear, but basically the symptoms are identical - so I know what you're going through (((hugs))) Hang in there x
  203. *Pogle*

    Extra Easy Hand on heart who has

    Oh sweetie, you have my sympathies for the ear infection - I have multiple sclerosis, and occasionally that causes something very similar to an inner ear infection. It's absolute hell - kudos for being able to stand up in the kitchen at all, I normally have to just beg my OH to take over...
  204. *Pogle*

    Pogle's food diary

    I've been following SW for almost 2 weeks now, and it seems to be going okay, but I figured that keeping a diary on here might help me to stay on track! I am doing mostly green days - my partner is vegetarian, and although I am not, I can't be doing with cooking 2 different meals every night...
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    Well this has scuppered my SW plans.......

    Congratulations, that is such lovely news! :D
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    Whats for tea tonight?

    I made a batch of SW Bonfire Night Cheesey topped bangers and mash pies the other day, and bunged them in the freezer, so tonight we'll be having one of them, (cheese in the mash as HEA), with shed loads of veggies :eat:
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    Best fitness aid for Wii

    EA sports active is brilliant, and as Judimac says, there is an expansion with more workouts if you get bored. They've actually got Sports active 2 coming out on 19th Nov as well - which looks really good - its meant to be even more accurate, has a heart rate monitor, plus more exersizes and...
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    10% - I DID IT!

    well done! :happy096:
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    tesco slow cooker

    I can't vouch for the Tesco's model, but I LOVE my slow cooker, and use it all the time. Wouldn't be without it :D
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    Monday weigh in

    Yesterday was my first weigh in - lost 3 lbs :)
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    How do you plan on tackling xmas

    I've been wondering about this myself today. I've only just started on SW really, and am still getting to grips with it tbh! We're going to my out-laws for Christmas, and we've got a restaurant booked for Xmas dinner this year, so I don't have much control over how things are cooked or...
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    First weigh-in - delighted:)

    Well done Minxie, that is a great achievement for your first week! I did my first weigh in today too - lost 3 lbs, so I am happy as well :D
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    November Challenge

    sueschoices - aiming for 8lbs off Sweet Pink - Aiming for 14lb loss Clairex - Aiming for 11lb off rh00by - aiming for 9lb loss Sarahandmolly - Aiming for 7lb loss Mummyem - aiming for 7lbs Boo1968 - 10lbs MrsR2004 - aiming for 12lbs loss ferb - 6lbs hatwell - 10lbs Farmer Me - 7lbs...
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