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initial movements are always felt down low...even though the baby is sitting well.above that. Im not sure how far along u are but the movements will move upward so it feels like the baby is in a normal spot. But if ur flutterings feel like theyre near ur bladder thats normal.

Also weird...they only offer the extra easy plan. No mention of red or green. Kind of weird but not a huge deal. I only paid the $30 for the books. Otherwise not worth it. I dont really like their website. I find it jumbled. But thats just me.

I pumped what I could and combined it with the formula when I mixed it. But it was so little the point eventually seemed moot. But she turned out great regardless! Smart and funny and full of energy.

Jealous. I couldnt make enough milk to sustain my last child. Had to throw in the towel after 6 weeks of only being able to produce about 6 oz a day. :-( Hope to make lots this time!!! I heard that the second time around is better...

As a matter of fact I just did!! So surprised to see certain foods on there...like nutri grain bars!! Yummy hex b!!

Now that sounds tempting!! I would pay $30 for that!!

I have sts for at least a week so that's good but maaaaaan did I eat today!! Raisin bran. Yogurt. RICE PUDDING. Strawberries. Ww toast with peanut butter and honey. And cottage pie for dinner! I can't believe how many strawberries I ate!!! And the rice pudding....oh Lord. It was sw friendly but...

Ok. Well I'm going to keep eating well and hope for the best. 12 weeks to go. I just don't want to gain 12 more pounds!!

I thought I was the only one. I'm following slimming world but rather loosely! I eat healthily but prob have more hexb than I should. I'm totally craving cereal right now. Raisin bran in particular!! I eat a lot of fruit, yogurt, cereal, lean meat and carbs. I've gone off veg except a rare few...

Oh thank u thank u thank u! And yes chicken is the main ingredient. I appreciate your help!!

Bump. Help please! I want to eat these for dinner! Lol

Awwww love! That's so unfortunate. People are so rude sometimes. :(

I do believe u add one hexa and one hexb when prego. Everything else stays the same. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong...

I love this thread! Dear total stranger at work (restaurant biz), Yes I'm pregnant. No I'm not having twins. Yes I'm sure. Yes its ok for me to carry this tray of food. No I'm not 8 months along. I'm 6 months but thank u for making me feel like a bigger fat ass than I already do. I have to...

Congrats

Just wondering if anyone has access to a syn calculator and can figure out the syn value for chicken sausages. This is an American brand so I will give you the information on the nutrition facts. Free food allowance: chicken 1 link = 85 g calories = 180 fat = 12 g carbs = 5 g protein = 13 g...

Would anyone mind providing me with a link to the recipe?

Yeah just make the sauce and let it simmer. Then spoon over ur cooked meat. The syns are in the sauce so it might be lower if u do it this way! Easier portion control. Although I couldn't control myself. It was so lush.

Chinese Pork Chops (in the slow cooker) I served it with rice and salad (not pictured). Absolutely delish. I posted the recipe in the recipe section if interested.

I'd like to think I'm a pretty good cook and soups are my specialty. My trick to great soup is simplicity. The recipe you have actually sounds kind of vile (sorry!). If I were you, this is what I would do with your remaining turkey legs. Place turkey legs in large stock pot and cover with...

I just made these tonight and they are TO DIE FOR. Sorry ahead of time about the Americanized measurements but that's how I roll! Converting to grams shouldn't be a problem. Chinese Pork Chops (9 syns for the entire recipe - or approximately 1.5-2.5 syns per chop on red or EE) 4-6...

That baby is coming TODAY!! Good luck. Post pics when u can!!

Hi Clevagirl. I agree that the SW USA stuff is kind of a waste. At least you have the lists and everything now. It would be nice to be able to determine HexA&Bs on US branded food, but i just forgo trying that all together. I use the basic stuff. WW bread, cereal etc. It would be nice to...

Does anyone else feel ENORMOUS by the end of the day?! I weighed myself at 730 am and then again at 8 pm and I gained 8 lbs!!!

7st off?! Omg that's amazing!! Good on you!! U can do this. U have so much to be proud of. And just think, if u choose to breastfeed u will burn an extra 500 calories a day! That should put everything back to normal!!! Regardless I know u will be fine.

So funny. I'm due April 12 too! But this is my second one and I'm giving myself a due WEEK. Gives u more of a range and keeps ppl off your back!

Normal is 3-4 lb weight gain. But there is nothing wrong with gaining nothing or even losing...depending if ur sick and how ur eating. Since starting back up my hubby has lost 4 lbs and I lost 1. I'm not really trying to lose weight. Just don't want to gain anymore!! My lactation consultant...

I am having a food fit. I want to eat something but not fruit!! Nights are so hard for me. :(

U don't want to know. I believe its 170 calories a can or 8.5 syns. Not terrible but an awful lot for a drink!

I'm on day 2 and doing fine. Hubby is doing this with me so that's nice. I'm feeling a little munchy but have managed to just eat fruit or yogurt. I'm doing extra easy but meat isn't really my thing these days. The blander the better. Unless of course we're talking about sugar. Then the sweeter...

Hey all! I'm back on minimums after almost an entire year. Well, 10 months-ish. Found out I was pregnant in August and have been maintaining my weight until now. I have had intense sugar cravings and no interest in much else. I had the usual food aversion type stuff in the beginning, but...

Sorry I'm late. 1/2 lb loss.

Ok, I did weigh in this morning. Back down to 146. lol Gain a lb, lose a lb, gain a lb, lose a lb, gain a lb, lose a lb!! Hope everyone else is doing well! Hopefully I will have a loss to report next week. I'm officially back and aiming for 100% this week!!

Awww thanks. You know what, this is the first time I've actually seen your picture! I always do my wednesday weigh ins on my phone!! Nice to see a face with name. Hope you're doing well too!!

Well, I'm officially back. :missing: I've been off plan for 6 weeks and haven't gained or lost a single pound. AND THAT'S GREAT! But now I'm having trouble getting back into it. I'm both frustrated and mad at myself. I've had no time to cook and life just seems so chaotic for me right...

I think it's an excellent idea - but only if she's really on board. If it's not her decision...it could backfire in a major way. And to be honest, all kids should have access to a proper eating plan. As long as she finds it fun and understands that it is a journey (with ups and downs), she...

Hey all, I just wanted to share a website I ran across today that has recipes using canned ingredients (vegetables, soups etc.). www.mealtime.org It's an american website, but there are some really nice things on there that are sw friendly or can easily be adapted to sw. There's a recipe...

Well I'm so glad they were good! Mexican is such an easy cuisine to make sw friendly. Eat up!

Hi girls! I'm still alive. Just not been checking in much after my surgery. Gained a lb this week. 147 lbs. Need to get back in the full swing of things. But after 4 weeks I have only gained 1 lb so I must be doing something right! I've missed your support!

Kidney beans?! Hmmmm. How did that go? I'm sure there was a difference in flavor but did it work out nicely?

Hi girls. Sorry about the late weigh in. I lost the lb I gained last week. So back to 146!

I completely blanked today's weigh in! I'll get back to u guys tomorrow morn!

I gained a lb. Also have my period and still recovering from surgery so I'm not worried about it. :)

How many syns in the cranberry sauce?????

Well, surgery went well. On day 2 of recovery. I'm exhausted, but I suppose that is to be expected with all the pain meds (which aren't working). I'm not exactly eating "off plan" but I wouldn't really call it on plan either! I eat free foods, but my superfree intake for the past few days...

Ahh that makes sense. We either call them appetizers or hors d'oeuvres. More the latter if we have them at home. Weird hey?! I still don't know what to make though! Lol

Well I'll try the large in the pink. If I'm swimming in it I'll look for something different!

Thanks guys! The pink one is only available in large. I was going to buy a medium but perhaps I'll buy it anyway. Might buy both

Or this one... http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=5405&vid=1&pid=810769&scid=810769012 http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=5405&vid=1&pid=810769&scid=810769002

I am 5'4 and currently weigh 146 lbs. I want to buy a swimsuit for the summer. I haven't worn a swimsuit since 2002. I'm assuming I'll have lost more weight be then. Maybe another stone if I'm lucky? Anyway. Need opinions on these suits. I think they will be flattering but not sure of which...

Sorry. I see why I couldn't find anything. U call it a buffet in the uk. We call it appetizers. Cultural stupidity. Sorry to make a new post starlight! Feel free to delete it!

Sorry but I think jenni-o Turkey Bacon is HORRIBLE. Louis rich is much better. Up to u to decide. And if u can find ground Turkey breast it is AWESOME! really versatile and tastes great in place of ground beef! But it Can be pricy. Maybe $5 a lb or so. But worth it in my opinion. Ground round...

I did a search and couldn't find a thread for this. Anyway. A girlfriend is coming over for drinks on Sunday and I need some SW friendly appetizers! Green or EE day please! Much appreciated!

Cheese sauce is pretty easy to make. I think you've got the right idea. My suggestion is to use chicken broth instead of water. Simple enough change - but gives it some flavor. Also, if you have a some HEXA left, thin it with milk. I've also made cheese sauce by mixing up a packet of...

I'm completely addicted to rice. White, brown, wild - doesn't matter. LOVE LOVE LOVE it. It's free but not THAT great in massive quantities. But oooh, I love it. If I had my way, that's all I would eat. Sometimes I do. It's my go-to meal when I get home late and can't be bothered making...

I made a double batch of just the sauce last night. Of course, it had to simmer for about an hour, but it was GORGEOUS in the end. I served it on top of my pork chops and then drizzled some on my rice and broccoli! And I had a ton left over! Think I might grill up some chicken breasts next...

Surgery got changed to Friday because my doc got sick. Go figure! Gave me a little extra time to prepare - but mostly to get the house cleaned and moved around a bit so I can manuever around. I've come to the conclusion that cooking will generally be out of the question, so I'm going to do...

Oh, and we have quorn but you will pay out your *ss for it!! One bag of mince (where I live) is $6.57!! Can you tell me if you will be making most of you meals? I can definitely help you in that department! It's pretty rare that I use syns on the food I eat - and I eat a lot. :) So I...

I'm sure cereal bars will be easier for you, but if you're going to be staying at someone's house, get yourself some decent cereal. I'm currently in love with the Fiber One honey clusters. I eat them EVERY DAY. I don't eat them with milk. Just mix them in my yogurt (good luck with finding...

wow this*time, you have done so well so far! I see that you started at 190 lbs and are now below your target! Good for you. It looks like you did the cambridge diet? So if you've never done slimming world, you may find it a bit different. But definitely something that may be a little more...

1/2 lb loss. Not bad considering. Still 1/2 lb to my 1 stone. Grrr. Surgery got moved to Friday. More time to prepare. So that's good. Welcome mummyem!!

Hmmmmm sounds interesting! I'll have to try that!

I weigh in at 7 am. Had an I Don't give a crap today. Just feel really fat and such. I stayed on plan. Had my usual fleximeal. I'll be happy if I sts. Just So overtired and worn out. Good luck everybody!!

I bought some bras via the internet with fingers crossed. They fit! I am now a 36D. At my heaviest I was a 38DDD!!!!

I don't buy the stuff in the syrup. Just the canned in juice. Anyway. I Don't eat canned fruit anymore on SW but I wouldn't mind some pineapple in a pinch!

Just wondering why canned fruit is a no no. There is some stuff I can completely understand. But an explanation would be great. I love canned pineapple. Regular is so expensive right now...

I completely agree. Its one thing to eat lightly. Another to NOT eat. Not a true weight loss IMO. That being said, I weigh in at home and I do it first thing When I get up. So I'm at my lightest. But it really defeats the purpose to not eat. Have SOMETHING! something light and high in protein...

Oh and what do u serve it with?

What does this actually taste like? It sounds good but a strange/new combination for me!

Thanks love! I'm trying to make a list of all the different things I can make. I will def have superfree to snack on! As for my hands...I'll be working from home so my fingers will be busy! I'm going to weigh in on Wed morning before I go to the hospital. No eating or drinking after midnight...

Hey girls. If u could look at my surgery thread, I'd really appreciate it. I'll be weighing in this wed but possibly not next week.

Hey all. Just looking for a bit of advice... I'm having surgery on my foot on Wednesday. I will not be able to walk on it for 2 weeks. I'm worried about my weight loss as I won't be moving at all and I know I'll have to eat considerably less due to my sedentary state. That being said, I also...

Here's the recipe for the pork chops if anyone is interested. Bonless pork loin chops (visible fat removed) 1 apple, peeled and diced finely 1 tbsp honey dijon mustard (I like the kind with the bits in it) Chicken stock Season pork chops as you like. I put garlic, onion powder, black...

Lol! My plates are HUGE!!!

I have a relatively small frame - started at 160 lbs and I'm now down to 147. FINALLY noticing it! I looked in the mirror yesterday and I was like "whoa! I actually look thinner!" I thought for sure I'd see it around the 10 lb mark, but apparently those 3 extra pounds did the trick! It's...

Ooh, soup is good. Make split pea with ham. Load it with root veggies. Very good. Otherwise, try making one of the tofu pudding things. Just add some green food coloring and a cute little decoration on top. Make green eggs and ham. I work at a restaurant for breakfast once a week...

I make diet coke chicken with mince. Bulk it out with chopped carrots, green pepper and sweetcorn. Serve it over rice or jackets. I really like it that way and it seems to go farther than the chicken does!

When my daughter yawns my mom says to her "whoa I can see all the way to China!" So one day she yawned and said "mommy could u see all the way to my 'gina (vagina)?!"

Sounds about right!

If I didn't have u girls to weigh in with I wouldn't keep myself honest!!

Dinner. Boneless pork chops with an apple Dijon mustard chutney. Boiled new potatoes and steamed broc. Sooooo easy. Only needed 4 ingredients!

I haven't but don't recommend leaving them in the sauce while it reduces. Quorn can go mushy. But I'm no expert. There is a different dt coke chix thread on here and I know someone mentioned using quorn chix.

Hey Gemini. I cook for myself mostly. My 3 year old isn't into everything I make. But she always tries it. My best advice is to buy a bunch of celery onions and carrots. Chop them. Mix them in a big bowl. Freeze them in little baggies. Easy to add to single serving fried rice, soup, diet coke...

Stickied you say?! I feel like some sort of celebrity!!!

LOL! Oh no!! That's funny because I went to the hospital yesterday. I've lost 13 lbs so far...but according to the hospital, I have only lost 3!!! It really depends on the time of day, what you're wearing etc. No worries love. I know that the number on that scale doesn't match the one on...

As an american living in britain...I made quite a few. I thought "randy" meant happy. I asked a year 7 student if they called him "randy andy". His name was andy. He looked at me funny and said no. When I first moved there I asked the entire staff during our morning meeting if I could get a...

Its funny I just read this. I heard this song a few days ago and thought of my daughter (she's 3). And I was thinking "I hope she never has to feel horrible about herself". Isn't it funny how we want to protect our children from self-hatred (especially girls) but we don't treat ourselves with...

Very doable. But there might be times when u Don't lose. As long as ur prepared for the ups and Downs u will be great!

Had this the other day! Just HUGE bloating! I couldn't wait to pass gas!!! (Sorry) felt better the next day. But I feel for u! Going for a brisk walk will help to get the gas moving. So go for a walk and a few toots! Lmao

I've lost 13 lbs And I still can't see it! Lol. And I don't have TONS to lose. I started at 160 and now weigh 147. So I have fat days too. I saw somebody on a different thread say something to the effect of "a dripping faucet still fills a bucket" Very true! How long were u "fat" before u...

Tea. Lots of it. I find that tea makes me feel relaxed and cozy. Biscuits are lovely with tea but I'm sort of over that. Just a nice creamy sweet hot cuppa. Better than any bag of crisps or Choc. I do drink a lot of decaf tea so I'm not up all night and dehydrated. Mmmmm

I mixed vanilla Greek yogurt with a little sweetener and put it over sliced strawberries. Omg! So so lush!!!

Lol. U don't have to lie. I do because I'm a Nutter. They say have u lost weight? And I say nooo I don't think so?! And they say oh well ur face looks thinner. And I say oh well that's good I suppose. Lol. Once I've lost 20lbs I think I might admit it. Lol.

The stuff I use is 7% fat. Not quite the 5% that the extra lean is but its cheaper. I don't use many syns. So I don't worry too much about the beef. And I don't eat it that often. If u use 15 syns a day I'd try to use extra lean mince. But the new book says lean is fine? How lean is lean?!

So am I the only one who lies about it?!

1 lb loss for me. 1 more lb to my 1 St loss!

All. The. Time. That's the reason I have never been able to KEEP losing weight. I get a compliment and then I eat. So weird. Its odd that u bring this up because related to this...I've been lying when ppl say "have u lost weight?" Part of me doesn't want the attention. The other part of me...

Have u tried to add more passata? I think that helps

I'm going to say yes. Just because its 20 Cal per tbsp. Most people don't use that much. But when u reduce it by half I would def say that 1 tbsp is at least 1 syn. What's ur opinion?

Tbh I'm not sure!!

I used beef cubes. Even when I made it with chicken. Can't tell the difference. Doesn't really matter. I serve it with rice or mash or over a jacket. Kind of up to the individual.

Ok yes. Just reduce the vinegar. Make sure u whisk it while reducing! It will burn because of the sugar content. Reduce it by half. It will have a syrup like quality to it. SO SO GOOD!

Now I'm second guessing myself. Let me double check!!

Just on its own. Make sure its a good quality tho.

I wish I had more photos of myself "before". I hid from the camera a lot - or made other people stand in front of me. I have YEARS of photos to choose from, I'm sure. But part of me hates those pictures so much that I don't even want to look at them! What's that about?

Can you just switch to an extra easy day and grab some boiled rice from the chinese? I love eating rice with a little salt or soy sauce. It will fill your gut. Otherwise...have some sweet tea. That always helps me when I want to eat. Sorry I'm not much help! I know that it can be REALLY...

Thanks all. I don't really have cravings. Its the end of my work week where I can't cook. I work 7 days a week but Fri through Mon I work days and nights so my food choices are very limited. I can't bring food to work at night really. (I'm a waitress at night) so I have to bring fruit, yogurt...

What's the recipe for the Turkey/cranberry burgers? I made diet coke chix with Turkey mince and bulked it out with carrots. Served it over rice and over a jacket. So nice!

As an American I've never heard of anything like it. It sounds good though!! It reminds me a bit of how some ppl make their baked beans. Add minced beef, Bacon, mustard, brown sugar, ketchup, beans (multiple varieties) and put in slow cooker. Our beans are sweeter. But so yum. And I LOVE baked...

If u reduce it in a pan it goes sticky and tastes GORGEOUS over beef fillets! Careful it could get too thick. Keep an eye on it.

I think the sticky thing might be misleading. It is more of a sauce if u ask me. I LOVE this recipe. Make it at least once a week. I've done it with chicken breasts and Turkey mince. Going to try it with pork next I think! At any rate the flavor is great. Takes a while to thicken but SO worth...

...is here. Cue dramatic music. I'm having an "I don't give a crap" day. I've stayed within my syns but I'm just so blaaaaah. I'm overwhelmed with life in general. And I can only cook 3 days a week due to my work schedule. I feel stuck at my current weight. I'm just blaaah!!! I will start...

Omg yes! Next time u need to walk away and let it simmer for AT LEAST 30 min. I always double the liquid and have to wait an hour for it to simmer!

Thanks Lizzie. I did go shopping yesterday and bought a new pair of jeans in 1 size smaller. I have the exact same pair in the next size up!

Fry up some onions and minced garlic with frylite. Add cooked pinto beans a little at a time, mashing as u go with a little stock or water. To get the thinner restaurant style, puree them or half of them. They should have a smooth creamy texture. Traditional refried beans use lard. Frylite will...

U just have to buy pinto beans. Dried or canned. I'll find u a recipe and post it on here. :)

No love. Don't syn them. But.......I wouldn't eat them all in one sitting. I break off a clump and eat them. Sometimes I have more. Sometimes not. If they aren't there I wont gorge on them. They r superfree so absolutely eat some if ur hungry! But try eating them in smaller portions. U can still...

I never have this problem. It has to simmer with the lid off for quite some time. Do u leave it simmer until all the excess water has evaporated?

Oh my! Well that's great!

I agree with u. If I had them all to use I prob would. Daily is best for me. Then I just have one meal a week where I don't count or worry. Its just a meal. Not a whole day. And Its usually lunch so its not a big chow fest! It is COMPLETELY up to the individual. But u have to know yourself and...

Oh thank u so much!!!!

Good for u frankied! Keep at it. :)

This is probably the wrong place to put this, but I'm kind of struggling today too. I'm just so bloody crabby! I'm overtired and sick of working. All I want to do is eat. Because I'm bored. And I'm cranky. I did treat myself to a fish fry (or whatever you call it in the uk - we call it a...

I've been asking on various threads for someone to post that recipe as I'm overseas and can't get the mags. Would you be able to do that for me? Or do you know a place on here that would have the recipe? Everybody keeps talking about it but I want to make it!! Thanks if you can help! :sign0163:

I'm not a syn saver. Check out this previous thread about it. It's an ongoing discussion, but I still stand by my post. It's not necessarily about the "rules" - it's about what works for you and your food personality. http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world/193359-confusion-2.html#post3261862

What's on your plate for dinner? POST PICS!! Rice, spinach and marinated flank steak stuffed with ff cream cheese, garlic, onion and ground pepper!

Having a cuppa and watching Thomas with my daughter. Ugh.

I think the bigger question is this: do u like slimming world? Do u like the plan? The food? The support? If the answer is no then u will trudge along and ultimately go off the rails because u resent it. If u Do like it - any or all of it - stick with it. U may not be dropping weight like a...

LOL Yes!! It's such a sweet victory when I lose. It's surprising when I gain. I'm actually more miffed when I STS!! :confused:

I'm terrible at using my syns. Some days are fine, some aren't. Syns kind of scare me! I don't really have the urge for chocolate or crisps or whatever. If I do use them, I use them on yogurt (1 syn) or EVOO. I might go over my hexa when I drink copious cups of tea, so my milk is syned. To be...

Can u post the chicken leg recipe?? I'm dying to try it!

I think there is a valid plan for everyone. I'm a green or ee person. I guess for me I see ee as a more realistic approach to my life when I hit target. Its good training IMO. I lose 1 to 2 lbs a week. And that's ok. Would I like it to fall off faster? Yes. But that wouldn't teach me anything...

Yeah sorry. I drink between 1 and 2 liters a day. One is easy. Getting the full two in is harder. But I drink A LOT of other liquid throughout the day.

You are going straight to SW hell. If u told me u never slipped up I'd fly all the way across the pond to worship the ground u walk on. It happens. Its just a minor blip. Life is for living. Not dieting. Keep eating on plan and be good to your body. It will forgive you for minor indiscretions.

You sound like Me. I start to lose it around 3 pm. So I eat my fruit...and then I start to lose it a little later. If ur not getting home til 7 u must be psychotic for food! Here is my advice. Bring drinks to work. Non alcoholic preferably. Lol. And lots of them! Sweet tea made with splenda...

I sts for about 3 weeks so decided to drink more water. Lost 2 lbs this week! I think it helped.

Anybody know how lean this is and whether or not I can eat it on extra easy?

I used to visualize myself thin. Lately I don't have a tangible motivation. I guess each weigh in is enough. I haven't bought clothes in smaller sizes. I'm bad at delaying gratification. I just so badly want to quit hating myself.

Well done everyone. I don't think anybody gained so that's great! Thought I'd share some changes I made. Drank 1-2 liters of water a day. Or tried to anyway! And I was very strict about my 1/3 superfree. And I stayed away from rice as much as possible. (My MAJOR weakness. I'd rather have that...

I am SO HAPPY! Only two more pounds to lose my first stone!! WOW WOW WOW!!!

I lost 2 lbs. FINALLY.

Well I'm a waitress. I'm around food A LOT. So if y'all think u have it hard...take a walk in my (very sensible) shoes. You'll get more than a sore back and feet! Lol. I'm also an office coordinator for a RE/MAX real estate agency. That's code for scapegoat, cleaning lady and general sounding...

I recommend doubling the liquid. It will take about an hour to simmer but I love that because I just dump all the stuff in and walk away. I have time to play with my daughter, watch the news, take a shower WHATEVER. Even take a quick walk down the road. I think it tastes best with mashed...

Made the diet coke chicken with extra lean turkey mince this time! Added 4 diced carrots and some sweetcorn at the end and served it with a spinach salad! I put the mince mixture over a jacket potato. SO GOOD. It prob doesn't look that appetizing. I wish I had added green pepper for more...

Can somebody post the recipe? I'm in the US and can't get the magazines!

As usual I'm NERVOUS. But I have made some changes this week and really hope things change for me!!

I'm very much the same. Whenever I end up losing weight - I never go the distance. I think "Oh that's good enough." and I switch back to eating rubbish. Because I lost the weight so I can eat like I used to! Not. True. I always put it back on. This time I'm really committed and I want to...

I have the same thing for breakfast. Yogurt with cereal mixed in. Works great for me. Then some fruit after that. Fast easy healthy.

Good for u. Best of luck!

I don't go to class as I'm overseas. I'm doing just fine. Minimins is my class. But I'm not really a class person. Depends on ur personality. If I were u and decided not to go to class, I would still make myself accountable. Join a weigh in group. I'm in a Wed one on here but there r groups for...

Being from the states, mexican food is more of a staple here like curry is to the brits. And in my opinion, one of the easiest cuisines to make "lean". Fajitas are GREAT and u can pile so much veg in there. A fajita salad is also amazing and doesn't really need dressing. Refried beans are...

Oh and I forgot to add that I had WAY more drinks than u did! So u should be fine!

Lol. I had a night Where I planned to flexisyn and I still lost weight. I felt a little guilty but it was one night. I had a great time and also felt rough the next day! I try to avoid alcohol but I have It if I want It. Usually Just one or two. Don't worry. If ur not doing It everyday u will be...

The core of the pineapple is what "Burns" ur mouth. The tingly feeling is the acid in the core. Even if u core it some bits will remain. Just make sure the pineapple is nice and ripe and u cut off as much core as possible!

I only have mince in the house. Quorn and regular lean. I need some ideas. No chili, bolognase, burgers or taco stuff please! I do have potatoes, rice and pasta. Veg is mostly onion, carrots and broccoli for super free. I do also have tinned tomatoes. I'm normally pretty creative but I'm too...

I know its only Sunday but I am so disheartened lately. If I sts again this week I'm going to snap! This weight won't budge!!!

I work in a restaurant. Food is EVERYWHERE. The best way to handle this is to BRING FOOD WITH YOU. Yogurt, apples, grapes etc. Anything to snack on when the urge strikes. After a while, resisting that "automatic" response of shoving a random chip in your mouth will stop. I had to catch...

Didn't resist much. Had a choc kiss at work. 2.5 syns. Then we ate out for lunch and I ate a philly cheese steak without reservation. It was delicious. Didn't even feel a little guilty. I'm trying to move away from that. Wasn't hungry AT ALL for dinner. So I had ff cottage cheese and grapes...

I love our little group! Welcome rumbletummy!

Yeah my portions aren't huge. I eat on my daughters plates instead of my big dinner plates! Works out nicely. I will continue to eat as much superfree as possible. Just feeling a bit defeated lately.

I have a hard time getting them on my plate at the same time. Don't ask why. If they're mixed in my food its easier. But I generally eat my superfree on its own. Fruit and veg BETWEEN meals. Not WITH my meals. I like doing EE but I have a hard time having these things on the same plate.

Hey all. I know what ee is and how it works. My question is this. Approx how many servings of fruit and veg would be 1/3 of my plate at each meal? Like would 1 grapefruit be considered 1/3 of my breakfast? If I can't get veg in but eat fruit would that still count? So would 1 grapefruit, an...

U must be doing something right Leanne! Do tell!

I'm resolving to make this week different. I have STS for too long! I think I lost my initial gusto that I had when I started. I still eat on plan, but I've gotten lazy. Time to start drinking more water, eating more veg and stop carbo-loading when I'm not hungry.

I hope this doesn't sound like a stupid question, but did you simmer it with the lid off? And it doesn't necessarily go "sticky" but it thickens to a thin bbq sauce. Although I simmered mine for an hour (because I doubled the liquid) and it got to a great consistency. You're simmering the...

I stepped on the scale again to show my husband and it says 150. STS. that's more what I figured. Maaaaaan!!

Sorry *I* weighed in. Not u!

Sorry I'm late with weigh in but I'm 6 hrs behind u guys! U weighed in at 144.5 lbs. So that's 5.5 lbs? Wtf?!

Well done!!!

This. Was. Gorgeous. I used 3 chix breasts. I doubled the passata and diet coke so it took an hour to simmer down but worth the wait! I like my stuff a little extra saucy. So good! Thank u!

Twice baked potatoes r awesome. Bake a jacket, cut off the top 1/4 of the potato. Scoop out the insides and mash them with lc triangles, veg, ham, cheese etc. Pile it all back in the jackets and bake until heated through. Yum-o!

I have a feeling I STS. Which is fine but no weight loss (to speak of) for 3 weeks! We'll see. Keep u updated. Good luck everybody!

I doubt that will result in a huge gain! One meal isn't going to add 5 lbs. Food should be enjoyed. If u eat well 90-95% of the time one day wont ruin it. Hope u had a gorgeous time!

Hey Elle. Its ok. Weekends are weird for me cuz I work so much. I'm on plan but prob don't eat enough. I'm just Going to bed now. I'm sure ur just waking up! I'll write more when I get to work tomorrow. Have a good day!

I kind of fell off the wagon for the first time in about 6 weeks on SW. Could have made a better food choice but didn't. My estimate is about 40 syns. My parents, husband and child showed up at my work tonight (in a restaurant) and so I had dinner with them when I was finished. Could have had a...

Aww. I feel for u. Being a nice male can have such repercussions. Tell her mum. Just tell her that ur heart went out to her daughter and u think she's doing great. Double whammy. She will be chuffed too!!

Do u recommend passata or diced tomatoes?

I'm going to agree with the personal psychology thing. For me, saving syns would be a recipe for disaster. But not everyone has the same "food problems". I don't mean to keep the discussion going but we have to do what works for us. No "diet" out there can address our individual psychological...

I think there are some glorious things that can be made for V DAY and still be on plan. I know that eating out is nice, but find somebody to mind the children and put a little extra love into your meal. :) I work on valentine's day - and all weekend - so I won't be doing anything. (lame)...

Can't you nip out to the shops? If you get a lunch break, try and pop out to pick up something that will keep you satiated until dinner! I usually try to grab some grapes and cottage cheese. You haven't really made much of a commitment to either plan as of yet (based on what you've eaten), so...

I am admittedly not a huge fan of veg. I like certain ones but not many in the superfree section. I try to fill it in with fruit but selection here in the US has been horrible. Dead of winter here. -30C today!

I am a complete rice freak. As for the room temp thing, don't worry about it too much. I ALWAYS leave mine at room temp. I had a chinese boyfriend and that's what he always did. Trick is to keep the lid on the rice cooker off a bit. We left it on once and the moisture helped the mold to grow...

Ooh make some lush burgers with grated up carrot, onion, garlic, worsteshire sauce, pepper etc. Fry in a pan with frylite and ur dancing! Don't forget the chips and beans and a nice big salad! I eat mine without the bun and don't miss it one bit. Alternatively, make a taco salad. Lush. Or...

Its most likely from low blood pressure. And it seems to act up more for me if I haven't eaten in a while. If I bend over and stand up I start to black out or feel a little dizzy. When I first started it was worse. But I always have a low BP. Sometimes its just worse - like in the morning before...

What is an oxo cube? Just bouillion right? What flavor? Beef/chix/veg?

I REALLY want to try it! I love the sticky factor for the sauce. Maybe I'll try it tonight! Mmmmm

Bean and Ham Soup Great Northern Beans (dried, white beans - any variety is fine) Carrots (about 4 or 5?) Celery (about 3 ribs) Onion (about 1) Diced lean ham - as much or as little as you like 1 tin tomatoes diced 1 can baked beans (big one) Lentils - handful or so Chicken stock Ham stock...

Paid the extortionate price for an online subscription with no support for a girl in the USA! I found this place in a desperate search for support. Amazing. And free! And wonderful supportive people.

My official new scale says 149.8 lbs this morning. So I'll go with 150 for next week. Doesn't seem fair that I'm slimmer of the week as I gained 3 lbs last week! Surely someone else is more deserving! Well done to all of us this week. Id be more than happy to share the recipe for the soup...

I'm confused. U didn't fancy it but its lush?

Days been ok. Just making my soup. My child is nuts today. So not Very relaxing!!

Sawbridgewoth Herts mostly

I didn't sw when I lived in England.

LMAO! It's a hairless turkey. LOL. :) I can't remember if you all have "lunch meat" that you buy at the deli and they slice for you? Anyway, I buy lean turkey and they "shave" it. Meaning, they slice it so thin it just falls apart, basically. I find it has better flavor and I don't really...

Haven't been updating this very well! Still eating on plan, but having a hard time getting my syns in there. I know it should be easier than that! Part of me is scared to use them or something? Anywho. Breakfast Yogurt Honey Clusters (Fiber One) (hexb) Snack Lean shaved turkey...

I lost the 3 lbs I had gained last week. And according to my stone age scale, I'm back to where I was 2 weeks ago. Still 8 lbs away from my goal for the Feb challenge!! Getting my new scale today (my husband found it for me as it was missing in action). So maybe I'll weigh in tomorrow morning to...

Bit nervous about weigh in tomo. Flexisyned on Sunday. Back at it again the next day. So we will see. And prob weighing in on a new scale since my other one is circa 1950

Things are good. Still on plan. Flexisyned yesterday for the superbowl! And my team won! So exciting. I drank too much but I never drink so I'm not going to beat myself up. I drank more than I ate. They didn't have great choices for sw but I didn't pig out like I would have in the past. Very...

What is fast forward and success express?

Sheer determination. Its scary to get back on the wagon. Waiting until Monday wont help. What about today? I started slimming world at lunch one day! Ate my normal fatty breakfast and looked into SW online and started at my next meal. But at the end of the day u have to want it more than u want...

Good for u! Its nice when u realize life doesn't have to interrupt weight loss. My daughter wanted Chinese buffet today (She's 3!!) And I did just fine! Very strengthening of the spirit. Keep rockin on! I know that this is for real this time. Looks like u do too!

I think That's the problem. My coping mechanisms are to withdraw and become quiet. We learned at a young age not to challenge her. I could never dream of telling her how I feel. It would hurt her too much. And she would get defensive - as almost anyone would. I do let the negativity wash over...

Well I went to pick my daughter up from daycare and my crazy mother had already been! Needless to say I got an earful from her about how I'm cold toward her and it hurts her. And then she proceeded to tell me That I act like I'm better than everyone else. And I'm never happy to see her. I...

Thank you LS. We don't really have a "standing arrangement" but she does watch her most or part of a weekend if she doesn't have plans. We usually discuss it during the week and I tell her what time I will be dropping her off, etc. I can see how this will all blow up in my face. If I don't...

I don't eat mine with milk. I mix it into my yogurt for a little crunch. Pretty good with vanilla yogurt. But yes, a nicer portion size than the cracklin oat bran (which I actually prefer the taste of). But 1 oz of COB is like...17 pieces of cereal! So a nice change of pace - and I got it...

Not to bring this up again.... But I'm still reeling a bit from this issue with my mom on Tuesday. She normally watches my daughter on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday nights while I go to work. Well, since I've got a bee in my bonnet, I'm not going to ask her for her help. I hired a...

Breakfast sugar free chai tea latte (hexa) FiberOne honey clusters (hexb) Yogurt Apple Boiled egg Lunch Sweet potato/lentil chili pasta laughing cow light (hexa) plum orange Snacks kiwi pineapple Dinner Savory rice corn peas carrots yogurt

Ok. I have no meat thawed. I'm doing green. This is what I have available! Eggs Rice Pasta Carrots Peas Sweetcorn Green pepper Leftover diced potatoes (not much) Laughing cow Baked beans Tin of tomatoes Instant mash Onions Quorn mince Cheese Milk No bolgnase please!

I don't want to sound like a total b*tch but I'm always surprised that some people buy food they shouldn't necessarily be indulging in and then not expect to eat it! I understand that some of us have families and such that aren't on sw and we can't avoid having certain things in the house. I...

As an american I'm going to have to recommend a fatty carb laiden favorite - sw style TWICE BAKED POTATOES! Bake a jacket until done. Cut the top 1/4 of the potato off (let it cool down a bit!) Scoop out the insides and put into a bowl. Mash the potato with laughing cow triangles (I like the...

Oh man! We can't get lcexl here. Just the regular lights. U brits have all the fun! I struggle to get all 5 in as it is!

Thanks! I've kind of been using them as hexa's but I figured I better check to be sure!! Thanks everybody!

I'm kind of confused about these. It says on my paperwork that 5 of these is a HEXB on green. But because it's cheese can't I also count it as a HEXA? I'm a little unsure of this as I joined online and all I have are those little sheets they gave me to download. Helpful but not all...

Breakfast Sugar Free Chai tea latte with 1/2 cup skim milk (hexa) Plum Cracklin Oat Bran (hexb) Boiled Egg Lunch Sweet potato/lentil chili Elbow macaroni Yogurt Orange Laughing cow light Dinner Savory rice corn peas carrots pineapple kiwi Snacks (throughout the day) Tea with...

Well, in the US we have a beer called MGD 64. It's 65 calories - or about 3 syns? Is that right? I was thinking about drinking that. I normally drink vodka and a diet mixer. Will the syns be higher on vodka? They don't "measure" shots in the US. Most of it is free pour. I know in the UK...

I have a Superbowl party this weekend (US slimmer). It is free food and drink for 6 hours! I've obviously been planning this for a long time and wanted to flexisyn that day. I haven't "saved" any syns as I guess I don't really see the point. But I only have between 3 and 10 a day. It doesn't...

That's hard I know. But just think about next week! If it is due to fluid retention u could lose 2 lbs next week! I GAINED 3 lbs this week and didn't eat off plan! But I'm still going. U can do it. Sts is better than gaining. Chin up! Its a new day!

Back in the saddle... Hot breakfast cereal made with brown rice, sohrgum, buckwheat and corn 2 tbsps ff creamer (1 syn) Boiled egg Yogurt (1.5 syns) Lunch Brown/wild rice Peas Carrots Corn Jello sf (.5 syns) Snack 2 cups of tea with 4 tbsp (total) of ff creamer (2 syns) Dinner...

Lol Oriana loves the very hungry caterpillar! But she won't eat "one nice green leaf".

She is 3 1/2. She's kind of weird. She will eat veg if its in a soup. But not if its just sitting on her plate. She is pretty good about eating a lot of stuff. She even tried my quinoa. I never force it. She just usually asks. I'm pretty lucky. But I'm not the kind of parent who makes a separate...

My daughter asked to try it! She didn't spit it out but also didn't ask for more. She likes regular chili. But the stuff u gave me is VERY filling. Just what I need! I'm normally not very adventurous but I liked all the ingredients so I thought why not!

I normally would exercise but I have 3 jobs and a daughter. And the ground is covered in ice and snow. So I try to break a bead when I'm running around at work or cleaning the house! I find it hard to drink a lot of water. And I have no idea why! I should be making more of a valient effort and I...

Well I think I'll give it a go after I finish up this chili! Does it freeze well?

That recipe sounds gorgeous to me! Not so friendly with the butter, oil and sugar. :s

http://www.food.com/recipe/mobile.php?id=376665

Oh and I served it over elbow macaroni and threw a laughing cow light creamy swiss triangle in there. To. Die. For.

My grocery store only had one type of lentils. They are tan in color with a green tinge to them. Anyway. Made the chili recipe u provided. Made a lot (which is good). Very good. I will prob add a tin of tomatoes next time but it is good nonetheless. Didn't add the puree as one tablespoon prob...

Plan on it! I'm going to switch it up a bit this week. Trying some new foods and making sure I get back to posting on my food diary

I do eat all those things. Quinoa wild rice sweet potatoes beans etc. Lentils today. Going to try and make them into something delicious. I don't think u can get wild rice in the UK but maybe I'm wrong. But it is delicious. And not actually rice. Lol britmum if u haven't tried it go for it...

I do eat brown rice. Don't mind it one bit but I do need to expand my horizons! Going to the store today to do just that. I feel like I've gotten off track

I do green mostly and I can't stop eating rice! Put on weight this week so I need to stop! Does anyone else have a food they love so much they had to cut out?! I'm going to try lentils and cut out the rice almost completely. It is the ultimate comfort food for me. I could eat it all day. I'm...

I have to see what my grocery store provides. Never a huge fan of split pea soup but ok with it now that I'm older. Also the Brits love their curries! I was never a fan. Just couldn't get into the flavor. :( but I'm very interested in using them in a bolognaise! Sounds great. I put weight on...

If ur comfortable with it, let us all know how things go. Good bad or otherwise. No one is here to judge u. And all this anxiety affects weight loss. Take care love. This stuff is hard.

Well I gained either 1 or 3 lbs?! Depending on the fussiness of my scale?! Its ancient. I have a new digital one but it got lost in the house remodeling. I'll say that I gained 3 lbs for the sake of argument. Not sure what happened. Was on plan all week. :( Looks like I have 8 lbs to lose now...

All I can say is WOW. its so interesting that we all carry so much hurt. I feel for each and every one of u. Lets be good to ourselves. And good to others. Everybody we meet is hurting in some way or another.

Thank u Very much. I found the link fascinating. And it helped explain a lot!

I'm about to explore the world of lentils tomorrow! I read all about them and I am so excited. If anyone has any useful recipes or anything I'm all ears!

I HIGHLY doubt is is sleeping that much. He's prob messing about on his phone or something. My guess is that he's hiding. I had problems with my h too. Not quite this extreme but I was often angry too. I'm angry FOR you just reading about this! If he doesn't want to be a father and a husband, he...

I agreed to go out for dinner with my parents and daughter. It is my first night home in 4 days and was planning on cooking for once! We ate at a bar and grill so options were limited. Had a grilled chix salad which didn't seem "light" at all. Anyway! At the end of dinner my mom was asking me...

MommyNOriana wants to lose 5 lbs!

I concur! Debby it would be great if u could whip up some breakfast spring rolls! How about rolling up scrambled eggs with finely diced veg and a little cheese? Bring salsa to dip them in! Yum-O!

I REALLY need some me time. But its next to impossible. Work and my daughter come first. There's nothing left over after that. But in a great mood today. Just in need of a little sleep - as usual. Going to finally get to make dinner tonight. Thinking about speed soup. We can only get dried...

Breakfast Cracklin Oat Bran (hexb) Apple Yogurt Hard Boiled Egg Lunch Steamed potatoes FF Cottage cheese Laughing Cow Triangles (light) Boiled Egg

Why thank you! I kind of stalked you too a little bit! lol I haven't written in my food diary this weekend, so I should probably update it now. More importantly, I didn't eat off plan, but I probably didn't eat enough. I finally have the night off, so I'm going to cook some bulk stuff so...

Hey all. Was wondering if this group wanted to do a Feb challenge since we all weigh in on Wed?

Nervous and excited for me! I was so tempted to get on the scale this morning but walked away!

Thank u so much everyone. Tomorrow is a new day And another opportunity to do something great. Hoping to wake up with a better attitude! I did eat today. Just nothing exciting. All on the plan so no face stuffing issues to add to my sad state today! So I'll call that a good "bad" day! Xxx

Feeling so down today. Don't really feel like eating. Just thought I'd share since I have no one else to tell. Sometimes I just need somebody to understand and tell me its ok. :( Haven't fallen off the plan though. Just feeling really low...thanks for listening.

I'm in the US so I haven't had lunch yet. :) I bought some red potatoes with a butter chive sauce from Birdseye Steamers. Free on green! Yay!! Also got some fruit. It will tide me over until I get home. :)

I didn't have anything to bring for lunch so I have to run into the grocery store for something to eat. I have no idea what to choose. I normally buy a frozen brown rice steamer and add veg etc. But I'm kind of riced out. I had a "bad" weekend again where I didn't eat much. Not really...