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I put in 10 tablespoons sweetener, and for me just perfect! I've also made an icing with 15gr mascarponi cheese and 20gram icing sugar. So that added .5 syn to each on. So 1.5 syns per piece....lovely

Well I tried the chocolate brownie and it is fantastic! Thank you so much, now I can have my cake and eat it too! :)

Fantastic recipes....I'm going to try the chocolate brownie one tonight! Thanks for this and keep it up!

Well done to all that had loses! To those of u's with gains (1lb for me) let's get great loses next week!

Well done! You've done brilliantly!

Brownie and cookie....eeks....going to have to damage limitation now!!!

Katoof I've updated for you. 2 lbs off for me this week. aislingb 9 lbs ( 4.5 lbs to go 4.5 lost) alwyn 7lbs (lbs to go, lbs lost) Amandaj 8 lbs (5 lbs to go, 3 lbs lost) Ammsas 6lb (3lb to go 3lb lost) Anna_vixen 7lbs (7lbs to go - 0lbs lost) Bebe_Butters 9lb (8lbs to go - 1lb lost)...

Morning all, I'll start the week off...2 lbs off for me this week. Good luck everyone

2lbs off for me aislingb 9 lbs ( 4.5 lbs to go 4.5 lost) alwyn 7lbs (lbs to go, lbs lost) Amandaj 8 lbs (lbs to go, lbs lost) Ammsas 6lb (25lb to go 25lb lost) Anna_vixen 7lbs (7lbs to go - 0lbs lost) Bebe_Butters 9lb (8lbs to go - 1lb lost) Berniegray242 (7lb to go - 0lb lost) Billybolly 8ls...

Morning everyone, well 2 lbs off this week. I'm very happy with that. Good luck today everyone

My OH and I very rarely argue, no point really, he knows who's always right! ;) Seriously we hardly ever argue and when we did it was about his or my children (we have none together but 5 between us). When we both realised that neither one of us would give an inch when it came to the children...

What a lovely dress...I agree with Jaylou...sort of....too short for me and I never have had a cleavage! :) Have a terrific party, I'm sure you'll look beautiful in it!

Papercrane I agree with Jaylou you are not being petty at all. As I said in my post, I find this a very interesting, healthy debate. Thanks for bringing it up, it will be interesting to see what the 'officials' say, if anything.

Hi Soxy, You don't say how much you weigh, how tall you are etc., if you have very little to lose it will be more difficult. Also do you have a food diary that we can look at to see if everything looks okay? You should use your syns but if I hadn't all week and still have 30-40 to use...

This is a very interesting debate, one that I don't have an answer for, but interesting nonetheless. I can see the reasoning behind both sides, it will be interesting to see if papercrane gets a response from SW.

I think the bottom line is that you will always need to check your weight, perhaps not weekly but at least monthly. Last time I hit target (and I've never been to classes) I didn't weigh myself for a long time, then I was afraid too and now here I am again. This time when I get to my target I...

Hi Miss Brownie, Welcome to SW....you're diary looks great...the only thing I can suggest is that you can get some very nice yoghurt that is syn free therefore you wouldn't have to waste your syns on yoghurt! Check out this thread http://www.minimins.com/syn-values/121314-syn-free-yoghurts.html...

Tom you look terrific....not sure about you, but I'm the type that my true weight doesn't show. I'm much heavier than I look and that is because the weight is evenly distributed on my body, so no one area looks out of proportion to another....if you see what I mean. I'm solid! lol...when I lose...

Well done Shrimpy....you should be very proud of yourself and you are looking terrific!!

I will usually make extra a dinner and have the leftovers for lunch the next day. Or I make a potatoe salad, pasta salad, soups...that sort of thing. Lunches can be difficult.

3lbs off for me this week, so met my target. Pleased with that. jellybeans -6lbs (6lbs to lose, 0lb lost) 4piggiepig's -8lb (1lbs to lose - 7lbs lost) aislingb-14lbs(10 lbs lost- 4 to lose) AJB - 6lbs (6lbs to lose - 0lbs lost) Alyce - 5lbs (5lbs to lose - 0lbs lost) ames - 10lbs (10lbs to...

Let me start us off again this week. 3lbs off for me this week. Very happy with that. Good luck to everyone this week!

Hi Kankle It can get a bit frustrating I know, but have you considered shaking things up a bit and throwing in some red and green days instead of EE? Sometimes when I do EE I don't do as much 1/3 superfree as I should etc., and it does show on the scales. Have a change for a bit. Good luck!

I wi at home too, have never attended class nor joined the SW website. I joined the website a couple years ago and felt it was a waste of money to be honest. You can do it if you are motivated and this website helps a lot with motivation! Good luck whatever you decide to do!

Going to try for 1/2 stone in April as well. aislingb 9 lbs ( lbs to go lbs lost) alwyn 7lbs (lbs to go, lbs lost) Billybolly 8ls (lbs to go-lbs lost) Cakey 8lb (lbs to go - lbs lost) Caroline82 5lbs (lbs to go ~ lbs lost) chunkymonkee 7lbs (lbs to go - lbs lost) Clareel 6lb (lbs to go, lbs...

Another suggestion is getting a spice called Italian Spice and perhaps the new spag bol oxo cubes. That will definitely make a nice sauce.

Well done!! What a great achievement!

Well unfortunately 1lb gain, now need to work extra hard to meet target next week. jellybeans -6lbs (6lbs to lose, 0lb lost) 4piggiepig's -8lb (1lbs to lose - 7lbs lost) aislingb-14lbs(8.5 lbs lost- 5.5 to lose) AJB - 6lbs (6lbs to lose - 0lbs lost) Alyce - 5lbs (5lbs to lose - 0lbs lost) ames...

well not a good week for me gained 1lb but I know why I did. Next week will be much better! Good luck today everyone!

Congratulations!! What a terrific achievement!!

Hi Marie, Firstly welcome and congrats on starting SW! I'm pretty new myself so don't have all the answers but as strange as it sounds it is true you can lose weight and eat well! From what I can figure out the reason it really works is that the foods you are allowed to eat are a)low in...

Yes I just put down a number but I'm not sure if that's where I really want to be. I will continue to lose weight until I feel it is right for me. Could be the 160 I've now set, might be a bit more or less, I'm not sure at this moment.

I have been doing it from home and I do just fine too. My losses are on par with everyone so I guess it's working fine. I don't think I'd be any more motivated by attending a class. I have joined the thursday weigh in group at the top and that helps keep me on my toes, don't want to let the team...

I wonder how much is psychological as I also have problems when it comes to breaking through to that next stone mark. I'm now at 14st and so want to be in the 13's but I wonder if I almost sabotage myself without meaning too because on one hand I want to get there so am motivated but on the...

lol...me too but not too crispy!

Coljack, just saw your post. So sorry about your mum. Thinking of you both! Sue, hope you get that appointment soon so you can get some answers!

I always worry about whether I've lost weight for the wi, but don't usually start worrying until a couple days before, certainly not right afterwards....of course if I did I probably wouldn't be bad the day after!!! :D

Regardless of what type of sauce, I'd make, not cook it, and then cover and put in fridge till it goes in the oven later that night. Fresh that way so you won't have to worry about it becoming too crispy on the edges because you've cooked it twice.

Congratulations!! All your hard work has paid off and you look terrific!

Hope you get better soon!!

Smaller and bigger?? lol

I'm like you Peggy, I'm 50 and have no wrinkles at the moment, but I am worried that the more weight I lose in my face the more they will show!! I'm really hoping that I take after my mums side of the family as my aunt has no wrinkles at all and she's in her late 60's. Here's hoping! lol. If not...

What a great thread. I have done a lot of research as my grandfather immigrated to Canada in 1918 (I'm Canadian living in UK) and we never knew where he was born, simply that he was born in Belgium. Online I met up with a group that did research in Belgium and we actually found the little...

Excellent post, thanks for this!

I did the same thing a couple years ago. Got cocky and gained back my weight. But looking back over the past couple of years I could see how unhappy I was with my weight, so this time I'm determined not to go back again. This time I will weigh in every single week, never missing one that way I...

Good luck you two!! This is the beginning of a great journey!!

{{{{{{Emem}}}}}, there are many on here with much more knowledge than me about SW, but you are not alone at all! We all struggle from time to time or none of us would need to lose weight! :) May I suggest that to help with the nibbles, clear the house of those fattening foods and prepare...

Very scary experience I bet. Glad you are home taking it easy!

Sorry to hear your little ones are not well! If it's any consolation I had a terrible day on Friday and now I'm on recovery mode and I don't have little ones that are ill! Hope things get better for you soon!

There's nothing wrong with cooking straight from frozen...after all the meat is already cooked. Otherwise there would be no such thing as frozen dinners that just get put straight in the oven from frozen. Same can be said of fish and chips etc.

Good luck this wi! Hope it's not as bad as you think it will be!

:D:D this thread is so funny. Especially loved the pork pie!

Congratulations and good luck on Monday!

Definitely, I was bloated for a few weeks as my body got adjusted! Not to worry I'm sure you'll do great at wi. Good luck!

It is shocking isn't it? Just think how many times in the past we've all probably done the same thing thinking we were being good! Have a great time tonight, hopefully it doesn't set you back too much!

Exactly what I was thinking! :D ColJack, hope you aren't too stressed and things get better for you!

No hornets nest at all Mistysmummy, hopefully the exchange demystified what it is so those of us that didn't know won't keep asking what it is. Now hopefully you can talk away about it for support etc., without divulging what you are eating, which should satisfy SWs desire to keep the plan under...

Fair enough, I can respect that. And Circes, thank you for that post it explained it in a way that didn't make it sound like a deep dark top secret, simply a closely monitored plan.

This makes it so much more cloak and dagger than it really is though. I just searched the threads and found out what it is and I'm not interested...but wouldn't have even searched if I hadn't been told I couldn't know.

That sounds rather silly to me. Why not?

Looks fab to me! Enjoy your wine tonight!

lol....well I haven't quite got to that point yet where I like exercise! ;)

Very nice, looks great. Bet you feel terrific!

Well if it's any consolation to you, I just pigged out on a whole bag of marshmallows!!! 34 syns in on pop and to be honest I didn't enjoy them at all! Now I'm in rescue mode for the rest of the week too! lol Obviously I'm not the person to ask about the syn tin today! lol Good luck...

Well done for breaking through that barrier!! Onwards and downwards! lol

Well done Aisling....I'm with you, just reached my club 10 yesterday. Feels great! Keep up the good work!! Hopefully you can avoid the op!

Congratulations!!!! Well done...what type of job is it?

ROFL....that is something I'd probably say! I'm sure she knew what you meant!

WOW, you've done fantastic!!! Love those jeans....a keepsake I'd say!

You look fantastic....and very young!!! Well done!

You look fantastic! Well done and congrats on doing so well so far!!

Well done!! You look fantastic in both pictures! Great weight loss, you should be very proud of yourself!

Congrats to those that met their targets already!! Well done!

Frankie, so glad you've been doing so well, it wasn't that long ago you were so upset about the plan, obviously something has just clicked, your last three weeks have been exceptional! VM019 sorry you've had a bad week, but your loses so far have been spectacular. And after all this time the...

Well done everyone so far! Good luck to those that still have to wi!

I agree I don't understand that either. I have a hot air popcorn maker so there is absolutely no fat or oil used. I spray it with frylight and season it. Lovely. Last time I did SW I never synned it, there was much debate about whether or not you needed too, now however it is synned. So confusing!

Well done Ali, go Thursday team....we can do it!

I think that if you re-read your post you've actually answered your own question. To me it's quite obvious from your post that you want to give the relationship a go, you're scared which is quite normal really. If I were you I'd take this time off to really think about the pros and cons of both...

Looks like you have fairly thick hair like I do! A change is good perks you up! Have you considered having layers with it sort of feathering out to the sides of your face with thin whispy finge instead of a heavy one? I think that would look lovely on you and frame your face. Something like this...

Just saw this thread. Want to add my best wishes as well! Hope you get that appointment soon so you can put your mind to rest!!

Well up very early today....but it's a good one for me.....3lbs off this week! And that's my club 10 as well. I'm very happy with that! Good luck everyone!!

Sorry to hear that JoC! 3lbs off for me. jellybeans -6lbs (6lbs to lose, 0lb lost) 4piggiepig's -8lb (3lbs to lose - 5lbs lost) aislingb-14lbs(7.5 lbs lost- 6.5 to lose) AJB - 6lbs (6lbs to lose - 0lbs lost) Alyce - 5lbs (5lbs to lose - 0lbs lost) ames - 10lbs (10lbs to lose, 0lb) Anna_vixen -...

I love curly wurlys 6 syns or small meringues only 1 syn each, they are great for that low syn sweetness!

Oh Dawn, you are really going through it at the moment!! I know you have some very difficult decisions to make regarding Sophie. We love our pets as they are part of the family and that makes those decisions even harder. {{{{skinnydawn}}}

I agree, she has to want it. If she's lost 3 stone before on sw she obviously knows how it works. It's wonderful u want to help her... Now she has to want to help herself. Good luck.

Hi Nikkiruth, sounds like it has been a very stressful few months for you! So glad your OH is recovering, strokes can be so scary. Sounds like it is time to take care of you! Well done for getting back into it! Good luck on your journey!

Welcome to the boards, you will figure them out in no time! Well done on your losses so far!

Welcome everyone, I also do this from home. No problems so far as there is so much support on this board. Good luck!

:D:D that brought back memories!

Sounds great....enjoy!!

I'm a very occasional drinker and have always been. I can go a year or two without a drink but it has never stopped me having a great time when I go out. I can relate though as my daughter who is also on SW doesn't get the support she was hoping from her friends. Not sure if this relates to you...

Hi Cinders, welcome! Yes it does count if it is mixed in with the meal. The whole point is that it bulks out the meal so you are not eating as much of the meat and starches. EE is a great plan it's like 'normal' meals, you'll love it. There are some great recipes on here for EE. Good luck!

1lb off >3jellybeans -6lbs (6lbs to lose, 0lb lost) 4piggiepig's -8lb (5lbs to lose - 3lbs lost) aislingb-14lbs(6 lbs lost-8 to lose) AJB - 6lbs (6lbs to lose - 0lbs lost) Alyce - 5lbs (5lbs to lose - 0lbs lost) ames - 10lbs (10lbs to lose, 0lb) Anna_vixen - 7lbs (6lbs to lose - 1lbs lost)...

Well 1lb off for me this morning. Good luck everyone!

Good luck Leasa...I'm also a morning weigher....usually before 6.30 am....can't sleep later than that! lol

Well done! I know how great that feels....last week I got into my size 16s and was over the moon. I haven't been a size 14 since I was a teenager I think....seems a long way of for me yet!

That's odd, don't really have an answer for you but I did SW about 3 years ago and at that time if my memory serves me right the only syn free dressing was vinegarette. Certainly don't remember the french dressing being free. So maybe there was a change to making it free then they decided that...

Cupcake like everyone has already said, just draw a line under it, go to wi and then move on. Don't give up. When I went through what you are now going through I didn't weigh myself because I didn't want to know...that lead to months of not weighing myself and I put back on all the weight I...

Well done!! Congratulations!

Welcome Twinkletoes....I'm sure you'll get the hang of this site in no time! In answer to one of your previous questions, ideally it is best to go a specific area and post there if the question relates to that area! Make sense? Didn't think so! lol What I mean is if you are posting a recipe...

Good luck Lelly, you can do it!!

Crys I think this is a great idea, might consider it as well. At the moment it's simply that I want to be able to wear a summer dress with thin straps and not feel like an elephant in it! lol

Cake or chocolate or biscuits...with chocolate....lol

{{{{aisling}}}} how terrible to be in pain all the time. Like everyone has already said I too would complain, it is just not acceptable! And you are so right, you can lose the weight without the exercise so well done on keeping it up!

Looks good to me too....I felt very bloated the first couple of weeks...your body will sort itself out.

I agree with Wenchie, it does sound like water retention....especially if your clothes are feeling looser. {{{{{lare 73}}}}} hang in there!

I'm usually 2-3lbs heavier at night...so I'm sure you are on track, you just can't see it yet! Next week I'm sure it will be a good one!

Spring fever....makes me feel great as well. So tired of the long cold dark days....bring on more sun!

Oh....lol...guess I was a little off! First thing I thought of was a boot camp for unruly kids! ROFL

Well done to both of you!! Don't you love it when you have convinced yourself you'll have a bad week and it turns out to be a good one?

I love groupon...just signed up last week and bought a half head highlights, cut and style for £39...what a good deal! What type of boot camp? For kids? :)

Sure is unless you thickened it with something like cornflour...which would need to be synned.

:grouphugg: Hope you are feeling better soon then can take control back. Right now just take care of yourself then you can focus on SW

There you go ElleJay67a and I've put the list in alphabetical order to make it easier i>3jellybeans -6lbs (6lbs to lose, 0lb lost) x4piggiepig's -8lb (8lbs to lose - 2.5lbs lost) aislingb-14lbs(3.5 lbs lost-10.5 to lose) AJB - 6lbs (6lbs to lose - 0lbs lost) Alyce - 5lbs (5lbs to lose - 0lbs...

Hi Sue, welcome to the sw! Yes at first I was very bloated as well....I think it will take a while for your body to adjust. I did find that I needed to mix in a couple red days every once in awhile to take the bloating away.

Well 2lbs off for me...so I'm happy x4piggiepig's -8lb (8lbs to lose - 2.5lbs lost) AJB - 6lbs (6lbs to lose - 0lbs lost) Alyce - 5lbs (5lbs to lose - 0lbs lost) Anna_vixen - 7lbs (7lbs to lose - 0lbs lost) Blue*Smartie: 4.5lbs, (4.5lbs to lose, 0lbs lost) Chelle82 7lbs (7lbs to lose / 0lbs...

Well I'll start us off this week. 2lbs off for me. Good luck everyone!

lol...had me worried there for a minute!! Well done!! Wish I could get on with scan bran but I just can't!

I turned 50 last November, had hoped to shift the weight before I turned 50 but that didn't happen! lol I haven't found it slow to be honest, certainly some weeks. But I've lost 18lbs in 8 weeks so I figure that's pretty good. I think the difference is not age but the fact that you have so much...

I think I'm going to join you and move to red days for a bit, I'm feeling the same as you JoC. Here's to a good week!

Well done Danni, glad you got your mojo back!!

Hi Corrina, good luck with the job interview. That is what my daughter does and she loves it!

Well done everyone! Gemma excellent first week for you! Good luck for next week!

Welcome aboard Kitty! You've come to the right place for support!

Don't be discouraged. My daughter and I started SW 8 weeks ago, the first week she, who had 10 stone to lose, gained 3 pounds the first week. She was devastated however 8 weeks on she's now passed me by and has lost 24lbs. There can be many reasons why the first week you don't get those...

Well done Claire! Personally I would think that as you only went over by a couple syns yesterday perhaps cut down by a couple syns today and you're back on track. Not too painful unlike me, I went a little overboard yesterday with chocolate (total syns yesterday 32!) so now I'm on rescue mode...

That did make me chuckle....good thing I don't eat that many stock cubes :rotflmao:

Your both in aislingb- 14lbs (7 to lose-0lbs lost) AJB - 6lbs (6lbs to lose - 0lbs lost) Alyce - 5lbs (5lbs to lose - 0lbs lost) Blue*Smartie: 4.5lbs, (4.5lbs to lose, 0lbs lost) Chelle82 7lbs (7lbs to lose / 0lbs lost) Dawnwynne -7lbs (7 to lose - 0lbs lost) Dixiechick - 7lb (7lb to lose, 0lb...

There are much more knowledgeable people than me here to give you advice. I simply wanted to give you a hug! {{{{Frankied}}}}

looks like jd fell of the list....here it is Blue*Smartie: 4.5lbs, (4.5lbs to lose, 0lbs lost) furrysmudge - 7lbs, (7lbs to lose, 0lbs lost) Joanne24 - 8lbs, (8lbs to lose, 0lbs lost) Sofartogo! - 8lb, (8lbs to lose, 0lbs lost) RacheyBaby - 7lbs, (7lbs to lose, 0lbs lost) Gracieq - 7lbs (7lbs...

If it wasn't for Minimins I probably wouldn't be on sw at all. Thanks everyone for making this site so valuable to so many!

Here you go Blue*Smartie: 4.5lbs, (4.5lbs to lose, 0lbs lost) furrysmudge - 7lbs, (7lbs to lose, 0lbs lost) Joanne24 - 8lbs, (8lbs to lose, 0lbs lost) Sofartogo! - 8lb, (8lbs to lose, 0lbs lost) RacheyBaby - 7lbs, (7lbs to lose, 0lbs lost) Gracieq - 7lbs (7lbs to lose - 0lbs lost) Kankles -...

Danni, like others have already said, you have done great! Your goal is in sight you can't give up now. We all have those weeks so leave it behind you and move forward one day at a time. Think of how you are feeling at this very moment (upset, disappointed in yourself, perhaps angry, bloated...

Thanks Misspinky, I've found the site now am planning my first delivery. Looking forward to it!

Morning all, Frankie hopefully you'll have a nice surprise today. Well 1lb off, not bad, it's in the right direction!

I'm in too, I'll go for 7lbs in March Blue*Smartie: 4.5lbs, (4.5lbs to lose, 0lbs lost) furrysmudge - 7lbs, (7lbs to lose, 0lbs lost) Joanne24 - 8lbs, (8lbs to lose, 0lbs lost) Sofartogo! - 8lb, (8lbs to lose, 0lbs lost) RacheyBaby - 7lbs, (7lbs to lose, 0lbs lost) Gracieq - 7lbs (7lbs to lose...

Thanks Misspinky I'll do that

Daisyboo that site looks interesting, too bad it's only in Scotland. I'm sure there is similar down here, I think I will look into that. You can't beat locally grown fresh veg!

Ah, so is it mainly organic growers that deliver? Sounds interesting.

Sounds great...wish someone would do that cooking for me! Now I am a bit confused though...I've heard of others have veg boxes delivered...is this common??

It is generally never as bad as we think it is well done on facing it so you can move on!

jlt, I understand completely about everything in moderation which is why I use some of my syns on choc etc., I feel that is what syns are for and it teaches me that I can have those things I love without going overboard. I tend to use about half my syns on treats because otherwise I would get...

Well done for not succumbing! Hopefully today is a better day for you!

What a lovely cake. Happy Birthday!!

Well done everyone for getting back in it. We all have those moments, and I hope when I do I'll have the strength to just leave it behind me and carry on! Good luck this week.

Not that I have any idea as I've never seen these but why wouldn't there be a free allowance when it is potatoes? Just curious really! lol

So avocado is a fruit? Never knew that...always assumed it was a veg. Learn something new everyday!

You've done so well so far so you know you can do it! Sounds like you've just lost the motivation a bit. Like you said if you are careful for the next couple of days you can still get within your syn allowance! Good luck!

I have a box of my favourite chocolates....After Eights, on my desk that were given to me yesterday. I have resisted and plan to continue to resist until I have lost 2 stone then I am going to treat myself. The problem is those are the only chocolates that I can't have just one of...it's the...

As everyone has already said, please don't get down. Put it behind you and once the wi is over you can start with a clean slate and make up for it this week!

Well done everyone. Not to worry frankie, you are doing well! Hondapeeps, here's to a great week coming up for you!!

Well done, and according to your signature you are now officially over half way to your goal! Wish I was! lol

Well morning everyone. I lost 2 lbs this week! So I'm very happy with that. Good luck to everyone else.

I totally agree with Karen. You know who you are and well done for just getting on with it!

Well done Jenny. I'm an emotional eater too but congrats on not giving in and making yourself feel even guiltier (is there such a word? lol)!

Hi Ruby, welcome to the forum and congratulations on your engagement! How exciting!

Yes Blueberry you on green you are allowed two hex a and two hex b. You can use both a's on babybells if you want but don't forget that variety is the spice of life! lol Also if you use babybell lites you can have 3 as a hex a

Well done!!

Well done, I'm going to try on a size 16 too, just been holding off but you've inspired me to try as we are almost the same weight and height!

I am weigh in at home on Thursday mornings as well. I'm fortunate in that my daughter and I are both doing SW so we WI together. Also, I joined the Thursday weigh in thread above which helps keep me motivated. When I'm feeling a bit de-motivated I look at the before/after pics above and that...

Hi Amy I'm no expert but I would guess that if you've been watching your syns all week before the weekend and if you'd planned your Saturday nights in your syns allowance, being weighed in on Monday night would make no difference. Having said that, if you feel (and it appears you do) that you...

Well done, so glad it's working for you!

Congratulations. Have a wonderful time.

I'm now on week 6 and I'm still obsessed! Constantly talking about it, constantly on this website, but if I didn't I think I'd quickly fall off the wagon! I can understand your partners concerns given your past, but my OH thinks I'm nuts always talking about syns etc! So I'd say you are pretty...

They look terrific, will definitely give them a try. Thank you for the recipe!

Well this is my first attempt to share a recipe. I made the following recipe sw friendly and just baked it. It is lovely!! Sorry if someone else has done similar but for those interested here is the recipe. (as my first time converting a recipe if anyone would like to confirm the syns I'd...

Hi Josie Not to worry, at least you've recognised it and haven't given up, that's a great achievement in itself! We all have those times, shake yourself off and start fresh tomorrow, what's done is done and I'm sure it won't be as bad as you feel it is at the moment!

Hi Michelle. I was a huge bread and butter kind of girl as well, but truthfully now I seldom have any bread and I don't miss it. Good luck. There is lots of help and support here if you need it.

Coincidentally I just cleaned out our 'goodies' cupboard yesterday and labelled all the treats etc that went back in. Now, like Kristel, I plan on 'fattening' up everyone at the office! lol

I'll join in. Like Purplesky I will never wear a bikini no matter what size I am but I really really want to be able to wear small strapped dresses for my holidays in July without being so self conscious of my arms and shoulders.

Well done.....glad you stuck with it!!

Well done, what a great achievement!!

Excellent loss Skinny....well done!

Well done everyone, sounds like we've all had a much more successful week!!

Well the bonus of weighing in at home is I get to do it first! 4lbs lost this week. I'm over the moon as I had a 1lb gain last week. Good luck everyone

Absolutely fantastic!! Well done. Okay now where's the before and after pics?? lol

Congratulations everyone, so very good losses. And to those that made target and extra special congrats!!!

ColJack that makes sense. Glad it seems to be working for you. Can't wait till Thursday now! I'm having a good week too..so good luck to both of us! lol

Coljack....here's hoping you get that big weight loss this week as I know you've been struggling. Did you increase your water this week?

Doesn't look like a lot to me either. Sounds like a lot, but if you really look at it I think I'd be hungry on that.

Congratulations....what a tremendous job you've done. I hope I can do half as well as you!! Now it's time to celebrate!!

I'm with you all, can't do without my diet coke. So I'm trying hard to drink water in between to get my full 2 litres in...but can't imagine giving up coke for good.

What a great idea, I think I might steal that as well. And great idea ColJack to put money in a jar for every pound lost. Great incentive to lose the weight. Good luck on your journey!

That might also be why your weight loses have slowed down Coljack. Not enough water.

{{{{{{Lindshster}}}}}} just wanted to give you a big hug as my daughter also suffers from depression so I understand how debilitating it can be.

Kazzabon, my daughter gained 4 lbs the first week while I lost 6lbs. Very strange but she has now, after 4 weeks left me in her dust! lol Keep it up you're doing terrific.

My goodness Frankie, that sounds horrible. I wouldn't worry about the wi either! Hope you are feeling better and are on the mend.

I bought some yesterday and must admit you were right...they are vile! lol

LOL Cathiec, glad they were okay. How about yours Coljack? Think I might give them a try

You've done so well only using 23 syns over 5 days! Don't worry I'm sure you 'll be fine. These things happen!

I'm doing it from home. I'm generally not a joiner so can't really see the point. I once attended a ww meeting and was so disillusioned and ignored on my first night that really sealed it for me. I'm fortunate though as my daughter is doing it with me so that helps keep me motivated. A bit of...

Well done...you should be very proud of yourself!

I can't possibly be worse than eating dry ryvita could it? lol

It's here Frankestein Holland and Barrett - Scandinavian Bran Crispbread

Thanks so much, I went to a local Hollands and Barrett and asked for scan bran and they had no idea what I was talking about! lol Now I know, going back to see if they have it.

Just had a look at Holland and Barrett online, is scan bran this the one?

Well done to those that lost this week, and to those like me that either gained or sts, good luck this week. I started with a fresh attitude yesterday ready to get this shifted! I think I may not be drinking enough water so this week I'm going to make a conscious effort to drink more. Here's to...

Coljack, how did you make out? Did they taste like the takeaway? My daughter loves those so I might give it a try

Well done Ami, don't forget you don't have as much weight to lose as some of us so your weight loss each week might not be as great as some on here. Don't be discouraged as long as you are losing no matter how big or small, you will get to your goal.

Welcome. Geenie that was my goal last year....to be fit before my 50th, but it didn't happen, however now I plan to get fit while I'm still 50! Lol....I have till November. Good luck on your journey!

This is my second time as well. I had great intentions a few times but only this time something clicked as well. Is there something coming up that could give you the incentive to start? Good luck, you're here so I think that's a big start....read some of the before and after threads above that...

Sorry you're feeling so down. Maybe you need some time just by yourself. I find that if I just get away even a long walk in the fresh air it can help make me feel better. Hope you're feeling better soon!

WOW fantastic loss!! Well done!

Well not a good week for me, but then I knew it wasn't going to be...gained 1lb. Not worried though, I had a very unusual week, so back at it full force today! Good luck everyone

Thanks for all the replies everyone. I am using the sucralose and so far so good. No after taste at all...much better than the others that I've tried.

Well done Henny!

Oh Britmum, corn puffs, one of my favs.....sure do miss those!!

I'm a newbie too, but welcome back.

Glad you are feeling better today! I'm not sure that any of us mums actually feel fully rested! lol

{{{hugs}}} Tricksy I'm not an expert, so I'll leave the advice to those that are! Hang in there and with all the help and advice here I'm sure all of a sudden you will see much better results.

Thanks everyone, I'll see how it goes over the next few days

Sorry about your wrist. How about things like stews or soups which you can use frozen veg etc, therefore very little cutting. Also buy small baby potatoes etc which don't need peeling just washing....that sort of thing. Wish you well

Thanks everyone I'll try the google one as I am more or less doing what you have suggested Circe....just find it rather cumbersome. So searches are easy but others....takes forever.

Hi All, I often see that when a member asks a question they are advised (rightly) to do a search. I use the search facility a lot however I wonder if I am doing something wrong as if I search for the syn value of something, although I will specifically choose to look under the appropriate...

Well done...congratulations! You should be very proud of yourself. Can't wait till I can say the same!

I always have a fruit salad made up so when I go to work I take some with me to munch in the afternoon. Really fills the gap.

You could spray the popped corn with frylight then sprinkle on some icing sugar (synned of course...but it goes along way) for a sweet popcorn. Sprinkle season all or even dill on it. I generally spray some butter flavoured frylight, sprinkle on the seasoning, shake well and repeat the...

Ah hope your daughter feels better soon! She's your priority right now so just relax and get back on track when she's on the mend!

Congratulations Kate, well done!! I'm sure you'll get that 2 stoney award next week!

Well I weighed in this morning (from home) and lost 2lbs, so happy with that. That makes 12 lbs in 3 weeks. Good luck everyone today!

Welcome back. What a great first weigh in.

Hi Jack I'm sorry you're feeling the way you are at the moment. You have done so very well so far and at some point you are bound to have off weeks and lower losses that what you've been used to. Although I'm new to posting on the board I have been observing for some time and even if you don't...

Congratulations! Well done, that is a great achievement.

Hi Catherine, welcome aboard As already stated it's not free but 28g is nice sized bowl so it really feels like you are getting a lot for the 5.5 syns! I will spray it with butter flavoured frylight than either put something like season all or dill on it. You could even sprinkle a bit of icing...

I'm with Britmum, use a lid. I generally add a splash of water on the lid before placing it over the egg, just creates that much more steam and cooks it quicker. Lovely that way, no dry bits! Also, don't but salt on eggs until cooked or it can make them a bit rubbery.

lol Emsie, done that too!

Well done, what a great start! I couldn't agree more that planning is the key. I have spent a lot of time on this website finding recipes, printing them off and creating my own recipe book. Once I've tried a recipe I can then make comments on it, whether I would make it again etc. I now try to...

I'm doing sweet and sour chicken with rice tonight. Might try the slow cooker meals though, sounds like a nice and easy way to have dinner

Hi all, hope I can join as well. I do weigh ins on Thursdays and lost 4lbs last wi. Good luck this week everyone

One that I try to live by and have as my motto on my websites is... "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... it's about learning to dance in the rain."

lol...I'm a bit clumsy too, but I look at occasional breakages as a good excuse to buy new things!

I had been on SW a few years ago and did quite well on my own but like so many others lost interest for awhile. My motivation this time is really being a support for my daughter, as I have hoped she would lose weight for so long as she really needs a good confidence boost! And of course it won't...

Well I picked up some Tesco Sucralose Sweetener, which doesn't have aspartame (sp?) in it. I'll let you know if it has an after taste after my coffee tomorrow! lol

Thanks everyone I think I'll give silver spoon and sweetness and light a try.

Coljack, what a great idea! I've got the tesco barcode app and it is super. What a lot of fun, great for price checks as well and price comparisons when at a different store. Probably look a geek scanning items in Sainsbury's to compare costs with Tescos.lol

Fern, like has been said already, the sickness will pass, so try not to worry so much right now and when you are feeling a bit more in control you can look at your healthy eating. It won't be long then you'll feel like yourself again!

Hi all Thought I'd ask your opinions on the best sweeteners that don't have that wonderful lingering after taste. I've tried splenda, candrel (sp?) and tesco name brand sweetener and they all have that nasty after taste. Which sweetener do you prefer?

I tend to split them. The last time I did SW about 4 years ago I tended to use all my syns on treats but found that my meals were so boring! This time around I said I would split them to make my meals much more enjoyable and it's working so far.

Thanks Slickers, I was confused then I thought that was for the full fat soured cream. Good to know

Hi All I've done a search but can't find the syn value for low fat soured cream. Anyone able to help me please? Thanks

Hi Chips, Hang in there, a couple days ago I was so worried about my daughter who is on the plan with me from home. The first week she actually gained weight 4lbs, which in my mind is impossible unless it was water retention. I was so worried she would be discouraged and she was to a point but...

Thanks everyone, I'll keep you posted on her progress. She has agreed to give it a month surely by then she will have results!

Thanks Lonestitcher, not to worry I have threatened to hide the scales until the weigh in day! And I will if I have too!! lol And yes I meant only weighing the healthy extras and syns. I've got the newest version of the books. She has a doctors appointment on Thursday so I think she'll speak...

Thanks for your feedback everyone. She's in her mid twenties, and it's really not an issue about paying for the classes, she just won't attend. I too know that sw works as I've lost 2 stone on it a couple years ago. We've been eating the same things and I lost 6 lbs the first week so it's not...

My daughter who is over 19 stone has finally decided that she wants to lose weight so we are doing sw together...no classes just from home (she won't attend classes). This is our second week and although I know she's been faithful to eating the sw way the first week she gained 4lbs and now two...

Thanks so much Circes

Wow, made to eat their food, now that's a first. I work for a very large charitable organisation that works with people with Autism, LD, Acquired Brain injury etc., and in absolutely none of our services would this attitude be acceptable. Now in several of our services, carers must be in the...

Hi again, Just a quick question, I have searched here and found that mini milks are 1.5 syns however on a book I have which is a couple years old they are shown as 2syns. Can someone please tell me which one is right? Thanks

Thanks Circes..that's great news!

Hi All What a great website! I've just looked up an assortment of WW ready meal syn values but it leads me to a question. As an example, if I have Weight Watchers Chicken in Tomato & Basil with Potato Wedges, frozen 330g pack 5½ Syns on Extra Easy Original 7 Syns Green 5½ Syns...