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To accompany some fish cakes I have made with lemon and black pepper, with a nice salad? Must be free! Thanks, Frankie xx

Hi All! I'm restarting SW, but won't be able to go back to group for a few weeks. I can't find my old book and it's a few years old anyway, so I was wondering if somebody kind could give me an up to date list of HE's? I'll be doing EE! Thanks Frankie

I would wait til your first one arrives before you decide whether to cancel. I'm definitely going to keep mine going, as they're yummy and surprisingly filling!

My first box arrived today- containing Tom Yum Yum (thai style crackers) Bounty Hunter (Belgian Choc and Dried Coconut), Fruit Sundae and Hot Cross Yum (Dried fruit mixes). Have calculated points using the nutritional info provided (wasn't expecting this, very handy!) and they're all 3-4 pp per...

Well I've selected the Light option which is the lowest calorie box. There's all sorts of things like nuts, dried fruits, seeds, olives, crackers, "dippers". They all sound like quite high fat options, but i'm guessing they come in pretty small portions as each option is between 80-150...

Hi everyone, my first night on pro points- have been to first class tonight! Am trying to order a graze box, but not really sure what the best options are on this plan. Has anybody ordered from graze before? If so, do you know what they're lowest points options are? Thanks Frankie xx

Thanks guys, I did WW about ten years ago and found it quite restrictive then, but guess it's probably changed since then! The thing I love about SW is not having to count every single thing, but then that doesn't help with my portion control! Think I will go along to WW on Weds and have a go!

Hi all, just wondering if anybody has tried both and which one worked best? I started SW in Jan last year and lost 4 stone by August. As soon as I hit the 4 stone mark I completely lost motivation, stopped going to class and have put on quite a bit. Since then I have tried to do Calorie...

Thanks so much guys! Hope everyone else is having a great week :-)

Hi RainbowRose and Sparkles, thanks for the friendly reception and encouragement! Some of those tips are brill RainbowRose- I'll definitely be using that list! First weigh in at new group on Thursday- been really good this week so hoping for a good loss! Frankie xx

Take photos! You might not like to look at them now, but they'll really help later on. I have a scrap book of pics that I've taken every 1/2 stone and it really helps me to look back and SEE the difference! I even look forward to the next picture now! I also have all my SW certificates in my...

Let us know how you get on- when do you weigh in?

Hi! Another vote for slimming world- it's so easy to follow and you're never hungry! There's so much choice and I find the group atmosphere very supportive. I've lost 4st since January, although I've hit a rough patch recently which is nothing to do with the plan and all to do with...

Good luck, hope all is going well so far! Which diet are you following?

Hi all, just thought I'd say hi. I've been doing SW since Jan this year and got my 4 stone award in July. Since getting my 4st award I've really been struggling to find motivation and keep making excuses to myself like- "I've done so well a few days off won't hurt." But obviously those few...

How many syns in small one? No syrup or anything, can't use milk as he a as forgot I'd drunk this earlier and used cheese in my dinner! Thanks!

I knew about this rule, thought I could somehow count the dried skimmed milk as part of HEA maybe? Obviously not and 2.5 sins isn't that much, just hope they're nice!! Thanks!

Anyone know syn value of these? Have searched online and tried using the syn calculator but it didn't make sense! Nutritional values: Per 16g sachet with 200ml water; Energy- 49 kcal Protein- 2.3g Carbs- 9.6 of which sugars- 6.7 Fat- 0.2g of which saturates- 0.1g Fibre- 0.7g Salt-...

Like the mill shake idea! Will def give that a go!

Hi all! Forgive me if this has already been done but thought it might be helpful to have a thread where we can share our gab low syn ice lolly and summer food finds! Feel free to add anything you've discovered! To start with here's a few I've come across: Mini twister...

Just realised I;ve been really bad with my diary this week! Just got back from WI and lost 3 lbs- really pleased :-) SOTW and Club 10! I've now lost 2 stone and 1 lb in total.

Food diary for today: B: Hifi Snack: Turkey, clementine L: Harvesters simply chicken, JP, Ps, Salad bowl with 1 tbsp low fat mayo (1) D: Super noodles (Low fat- free), bacon lots of mushrooms snack: 2x babybel light, muller light (strawb c/cake 1 syn), dairymilk buttons (4) 2 small...

Made a delicious discovery last night! was craving a choccy dessert and had nothing in the house so mixed a choc orange options with a vanilla muller light- delish!

Well today has been a little nuts! Had to rush one of my client's dogs to the vets as he had a massive stick wedged in his mouth! Anyway, food diary: B: Hifi(heB) L: Bachelors pasta pot (chicken) S:Ham, babybel light (1/3 heA) D: Turkey, peppers, mushrooms, onions cooked in old el paso...

Also, forgot to add- Slimmer Of The Month! :-)

Hi Tillagirl- I like your thinking!! I lost 2 1/2 lbs tonight which is just bizarre! But not complaining. :D

Finally! Internet been messing about all week so haven't been able to get on here! Got WI tonight and have not had a good week so praying for a STS! Went out for Best Friends birthday on Sat and was very sensible as far as food goes- even resisting a subway at 4am on the way home! However I...

Hi all, haven't been on for a couple of days as i've been mega-busy! Not gonna catch up on food diaries as pretty boring- although have been on plan. Just thought I'd tell you that I went to buy some new jeans for a night out tomorrow and couldn't try them on at the shop as changing rooms were...

Hmmmm... just got home from cinema. Really enjoyed Paul. Did not enjoy drunk man vomitting in cinema. Had a kids salted popcorn as my Wednesday treat. Kind of regretting it now as haven't had anything like that for so long it's made me feel a bit sick! Oh well another lesson learnt. Bring...

Thanks Jules- my scales are def useless. I do tend to peek on a Wednesday, so that it's not too much of a shock if it's all gone wrong! Still we live and learn! :-)

Mini Goals for last week: Lose at least 1lb to get my 1 1/2 stone sticky:D 2 main meals including fish:D At least 1/2 hour of body magic 6 days out of 7:D All completed- rather pleased with myself. I know they're not much but it does help me focus. Mini Goals for this week: Lose at least 2...

thanks Jules! -3.5 lbs. No more sneaky peaks for me! Got SOTW and my 1 1/2 stone sticky :-)

Off to WI now- bit worried as had sneaky peak and doesn't look good- although I've stuck to plan 100% and i've done lots of Body Magic :-( Oh well- better go and face the official scales of doom :-(

Evening all, just got home from Zumba, always feel so energetic after class so may do some Wii Fit in a bit! Food diary for today: B: Hifi bar L: Mug shot, strawberries, clementine S: Ham, strawberries D: Beef Stir Fry (lots and lots of veg), Noodles Pud: 2 Sainsbury's light and whippy (6 each=...

Sorry Welshtigger i missed the RC reference! No need to be tetchy though! ;)

Ok, todays food diary: B: Hifi S: Strawberry's babybel light L: Mug shot, muller light, clementine, babybel light S: Clementine, babybel light D: Pasta n sauce (1/2) but made without milk/butter so maybe not? with quorn sausages, courgettes, mushrooms and asparagus Pud: 2 x mini milk (1 1/2...

Having a good feeling about this week so far! Don't know why, because I've been 100% on plan the whole time since I've joined, so this week shouldn't be any different from previous weeks! I have done extra body magic this week so maybe that's put me in a more positive frame of mind?!? Oooh...

Your instructor weighs you!!?? So glad ours doesn't, once a week at Slimming World is plenty for me! I love love love the Zumba!! A friend of mine ran a taster at her school recently and a few of us went along to make up the numbers- now we've all got the bug! I found a class locally and about...

Another pretty productive day- I've completely redesigned my website and been baking/making treats. Tried the 9 syns chocolate cake- worked well, but a little too sweet but will try again with half the amount of sweetener. Also made some white chocolate + strawberry desserts which are YUMMY...

Productive today- Zumba this morning and this arvo have cleaned work van inside and out. Now smells fresh as a daisy (instead of like wet dogs and horses)! Food diary so far: B: Hifi (heb) Lunch: Mushrooms, Beans and qorn sausages. Snack: mini babybel light (hea) Dinner: Thai Salmon burger...

Food diary for today: B: Hifi bar S: Nectarine, mini babybel light(heA) L: Mug shot, muller light (2 syns- dark chocolate and black cherry) S: 2 x clementine Dinner: Homemade carbonara (ish) with loads and loads of veg in it Pud/snack: Undecided will update later... Frankie xxx

Ok, so after a bad non-eating start to the day here is my food diary for today: Snack: S+S Mug shot Dinner: Pan-fried (fry-light) cod loin with JP, cheese (HeA) Peas, Green beans and sugar snap peas. The cod wasn't as fishy as I was expecting it was a bit meh.... but was fine and edible...

Evening folks! Well so far today have eaten NOTHING. I am entirely blaming my Grandmother for this. For the last few days I have been a little "bunged up" so last night on my Nan's advice I took some Senokot. I will NEVER repeat this experiment. Let's just say I've been mildly(!) unwell...

Hi Rachel- I think the Wii is something you'll either love or hate! It's probs a good idea to try out someone else's so you get a feel for the games before you think about buying one. I'm lucky- it's my mum's and she already had Wii Fit so didn't have to spend out on anything. Will def buy...

Thanks Jules- I think it gives me something to focus on week by week! Even if it's only little things that I want to do, I feel more likely to do it if it's written down somewhere!

I did lot's of stalking before I plucked up the courage to join! I find the diary really helpful- it makes you think a lot more about what you're eating when you have to write it down all the time! I'm quite lucky exercise wise as I'm a dog-walker so manage to get a good 2-3 hours walking...

Haha- brussel sprouts make sense- I was thinking roast potatoes or the crusty bit on the end of a loaf of bread (called the nobby in gloucester for some reason!) Hope you're having a good week Frankie xxx

Hi Rachel, I'm Frankie. I joined SW a couple of weeks before you, but I go to class. This site is great for hints and tips and also recipes! Sometimes I feel like a bit of a billy no mates, but to be fair I wouldn't want to sit and read the rubbish that pours out of my head either!! Good luck...

Hi all, hope everyone's having a good day. It was WI tonight- I lost 1 lb which wasn't as much as I'd hoped, but putting it down to * week. Last Wednesday I set myself some mini goals for the week which were: Lose 2 lbs (no) Eat at least one main meal which involves fish (yes) Complete urban...

Well Zumba was great fun again tonight- I'm rubbish and have no rhythm but it's still great exercise! Food diary for today: B: Hifi bar S: cherries L: Ham,gherkins, pickled onions, 2 * laughing cow extra light triangles, muller light S: Cheesy Wotsits (4 1/2 suns) D: Tuna Pasta bake with...

Mmmm.... was lush! Am having a quick dinner then off to Zumba so will update food diary when I get back!

Hi Capricorn, thoroughly enjoyed reading your diary... one question- what's a nobby? Frankie xxx

Slightly smug! :-) On way home from work tonight having real cravings for an ice cold diet coke- no idea why but putting it down to being due on and having run around an arena dragging a huuuuge horse who didn't want to move for an hour! Anyways, the only place open was :eek:Mcdonalds Drive...

busy busy day! Just grabbing a quick dinner then back out to do the late night at the stables! Dinner will be Lamb casserole, crispy balsamic potatoes and marrowfat peas! Yums!

Thanks guys that's brilliant, i'll try having something light before I go!

It was scrummy- had the house to myself for the afternoon which is always a fab opportunity to get into the kitchen and try making some new stuff! I was suprised by the wotsits too, but noticed it in someone else's food diary and checked it out in my book and yep- 4 syns for a 17g bag, 5 for a...

Hi Jules, they were really nice- forgot to add that there only 2 syns each! Have had a lovely lazy Sunday which is a bit of a rarity for me! Food diary for today: B: None- due to lie in! Lunch: SW fry-up all free except brown roll (heb) and 1babybel light (hea) Snack: fun-size buttons (4...

Burgers and Lemon-ginger meringue pots turned out loverly, so here's what I did: Burgers: 3 mushrooms, 1/2 green pepper, 1 small/med onion, 2 rashers bacon (all fat removed). Pop all above into blender and blend until desired consistency (I like mine chunky). Mix with 400g extra lean beef...

Had a constructive afternoon, whipping up a few treats, if they turn out OK I'll post recipes this evening!

Lol, no rain- just horrendous wind! We sat in the back of the horsebox so we were quite sheltered!!

Food diary for today: B: Hifi (HEb), satsuma Snack: Clementine L: pasta salad, potato salad, boiled egg, muller light Snack: Muller light, clementine D: Lamb Leg steak (all fat removed) crispy balsamic potato cubes, peas Pud: Maltesers fun size (5 1/2) Lime Jelly (1 1/2) Haven't had my HeA...

Hi Jane, thanks very much! Lemon Cheesecake was deeeelish Jules. So bad day today (not SW-wise) went to show with the pony and despite a good start we messed up in the cones :-( still managed to come second, but cones is usually my strong point! On a positive note, I took with me a mini- SW...

Hi Wondering if anyone can advise me on when is the best time to eat relating to exercise? For example I have now started a zumba class which begins at 7.45pm and finishes at 8.45pm. Am I better to eat early (around 5.45) before I go or wait until I come home when my metabolism will presumably...

have also done 20 minutes on wii fit and had 2 babybel light (heA) and lemon cheesecake 7.25 syns So total syns for today= 7.5

correction: 1/4 syn used for pasta n sauce, thought this was one of the free ones, but guess 1/4 syn won't make too much difference!

Hi all! Good day today, as I've spent most of it working at the stables- hard work but I love it. Also managed to squeeze in a dog walk at lunch time and drove my lovely pony! So food diary for today: Breaky: Hifi bar(heB), satsuma. Snack: Satsuma Lunch: Tomato and Herb Mug shot,vanilla...

Hi guys, I'm new to the forum been doing SW for 4 weeks now and lost 1st 5 lbs I WI on Wednesday too so do you mind if I join in on this thread?

Adjustment to todays food diary: no choc buttons (I forgot them) and 1 lemon cheesecake (7.5 syns) +2 mini babybel lights (heA) Which brings total syns to 12.5

Ok, the lemon cheesecakes were pretty good so heres what I did: This makes enough for two ramekins at 7.25 syns each. For the base: Crush 5 Fox's Stem Ginger Crunch Crinkle Biscuits (12.5 syns) Whisk 1 egg white until peaked, mix with crumbs a small amount at a time until moist but not soggy...

I know! Soooo gross- I particularly disliked the face stabbing!

Thanks Jules, I took a fun-size pack of Maltesers and a satsuma. Black Swan is a little much for someone who is not fond of gory movies!!

Chicken Hotpot was lush so thought I'd post the recipe: Serves 1; Roughly chop 1/2 leek, 1/2 onion and soften gently in frylight. When slightly cooked add sprinkle of garlic and paprika. Cook for a minute or so and then add 5/6 sliced mushrooms. When mushrooms have softened add 200g Chicken...

Hi, yeah think we did start around the same time- would be great to have someone to encourage me as family are all doing Low Cal diets and look at me like I'm an alien when I sit down for my big plate of slimming world friendly dinner ;-) I'm not struggling yet but I know what you mean about...

Thanks Jules :-) So, good day today, spent the morning mucking out which I'm pretty sure must count as body magic! Off to the flicks tonight to see Black Swan which I think is going to scare the **** out of me! Any tips for good cinema snacks? Have attempted to make my own lemon cheesecakes...

Hi, just wanted to say you're doing great so far and I look forward to reading more of your diary! Frankie xxx

Great WI night! 4lbs lighter, slimmer of the week and into the 17's :D. So pleased! My Harvester panic was obviously all for nothing! I am now having my post WI treat of a Kinder Bueno White :D which I am enjoying immensely!! Am going to attempt to plan some meals for this week tonight and...

2 hours til WI! Really hope I'm not gonna pay for that Harvester too much! As long as I lose 1lb then I'll be into the 17's which will make me very smiley! :-) Had a lovely day of dog walking, in not so lovely weather, then playing with my pony! Will update after WI! Frankie xxx

Thanks- was rather pleased with myself!! I think I must have massively overestimated portion size!! It was really yummy as well! I can't see logically how it could be that many, so hoping I might get away with it!! Frankie xxx

Thanks Honey, I've calmed down a little now! I think it may be because it's the first time I've eaten out since joining SW and so so so desperate not to mess things up this time around!! Lot's riding on it- literally! One of my main goals is to lose enough to take up horse riding again...

Hi, I'm Frankie. I joined Slimming World briefly about 8 years ago when I was 17/18 with mild success, but sadly I was more interested in partying than slimming! So now after many years of attempting to slim solo, I've gone back to the one I know will work for me! Starting weight: 267lbs...

Apologies if this has already been asked, but can't find it in a search!! Went to Harvester for a friends birthday lunch today and chose the "Simply Chicken" as it looked like the best option- flame grilled chicken breast (no sauces etc), jacket potato (no butter/sour cream) and peas. Am now...