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  1. madkoi

    Porridge sachets

    Well I have just had my first week back weigh in & I lost 3lbs! I ate the porridge sachets all week. I suppose they may need to be counted as may have sugars etc in the golden syrup ones or additives. I didnt count them & still lost. Although this week I have just got normal porridge oats & have...
  2. madkoi

    Porridge sachets

    Hi I am used to doing propoints but I have decided to try the Healthy & Filling days to kick start my weight loss. Porridge sachets come up as 4 points to count but normal porridge is free on healthy & filling days. Will I have to count these points?
  3. madkoi

    GIVING EXANTE ANOTHER GO!

    Well I survived Day 1! It was tough, i'm not gonna lie! Porridge wasnt very pleasant but I watered it down more this morning so was a little better! I guess it just getting used to a different way of eating! Roll on Ketosis when I wont feel the need to snack! :)
  4. madkoi

    Porridge and pasta taste

    I had the porridge this morning & used 150mls of water so it was quite thick, I may try it with 200mls tomorrow as I didnt really enjoy it much! Ive yet to have the pasta but I am going to add some chilli powder on top of it & see how that goes!
  5. madkoi

    Weight loss difference on total and working

    I think i've read somewhere TS is 14lbs a month & 10lbs a month on WS xx I am doing working solution as I feel I need 'real food'! x
  6. madkoi

    Total Solution First day!

    My first day today as my box arrived yesterday. Doing the Winter warmer one, with porridge, bars & carbonara. I must say I didnt like the taste of the porridge but it did fill me up. I dont mind the bars & Ive yet to have the carbonara! I guess its just a case of willpower & keep thinking of the...
  7. madkoi

    EXANTE Weight Loss Achievement Badges!

    Thanks this is great!
  8. madkoi

    Starting Over

    Good Luck! I'm starting Monday! Keep at it!
  9. madkoi

    GIVING EXANTE ANOTHER GO!

    Thanks for the tip! I will let you know how I get on! good luck with yours!
  10. madkoi

    GIVING EXANTE ANOTHER GO!

    Hello All! Just popping by to say hello! I am giving exante another go..I started it last year but only lasted 3 days but I probably wasnt eating enough! This time round I have ordered the Winter Warmer pack, will be arriving Monday! I like the fact that I will be able to 'chew my food' rather...
  11. madkoi

    How do ppl cope on 26 pp a day?

    Thanks for all the comments. I have really gone off the rails recently & I dont know why considering im so close to my goal! Crazy isnt it! I am gonna try the Healthy & filling option this week & see if that changes my results! defo good to increase fruit & veg at every meal! I definately do...
  12. madkoi

    How do ppl cope on 26 pp a day?

    As my title says, How do people cope having 26 propoints a day? I have so far lost 1stone 4lbs this year & very near my goal. I have increased my exercise from zero to 2-3 times a week, as of last week so I am yet to see the benefits! I typically use all my weeklies as an extention of my...
  13. madkoi

    Blended Fruit..ProPoints?

    Well I added 2 weight watcher yogurts to it so points would be minimal. Im very excited about this. I am going to experiment making ice cream with bananas & adding other flavours to make different variations!
  14. madkoi

    Blended Fruit..ProPoints?

    Hi Everyone, Im very excited this evening as I have just made sorbet/ice cream from frozen fruit in a food processor. Question is, because I have changed the composition of the fruit, will it be pointed? I would imagine it would be low points if any?!:character00100:
  15. madkoi

    How many weeklies do you use?

    I use all my weeklies & so far have lost 16pounds since Jan. I find that I use these as an extension of my dailies to have extra treats to get me by. I will probably need to start reducing the amount of weeklies now I dont have so much to lose, but if you dont use them from the beginning of your...
  16. madkoi

    Low propoints goodies

    Walkers Sunbites - most varieties 3pp or sweet chilli 4pp Quaker Snack a Jacks - Jumbo 1pp or 2 are 3pp Babybel Light 1pp Muller Mini Fruit Corner 3pp WW Layered fromage frais 1pp
  17. madkoi

    asda roasted vegetable lasagne

    I have checked esource & have found the following asda chosen by you roasted veg lasagne 450g 14pro points or asda good for you vegetable lasagne frozen 425g - 8 propoints
  18. madkoi

    Not used to the 49 - thinking i've failed

    I've rejoined ww last week & I used all my weekly points on treats etc, and I lost 4lbs! I think it's the only way to keep sane, to feel like you are not being deprived! But still loosing weight! I guess that once I get nearer to my goal weight I will use less weeklies. Like other ppl have...
  19. madkoi

    Pennys final push!

    1st day so far- 6am Cup of Tea 7.50am Banana Milkshake - Not that bad, made it with 200ml of water so quite thick. Hoping it was going to taste more banana like slimfasts one, but still drinkable. Surprisingly full aswell! 8.30 Hot Water with Herbal Tea 10am Tea...starting to think about food -...
  20. madkoi

    Pennys final push!

    Hi everyone, I have been floating around these boards for a while & I have finally purchased my bumper pack from Exante! I have done WW, SW, Calorie Counting & I just cant seem to stick to it lately! So I am hoping if I cut out food, I can retrain myself & lose the fat off my body! So...
  21. madkoi

    Breast feeding on weightwatchers

    Hi. I lost 2 stone whilst breastfeeding & doing ww on the old plan. I was given extra points because you physically need the extra energy. Also I found I was drinking at least 3pints of water a day as breastfeeding is thirsty work! I did it for 6months & would very much recommend it. You get an...
  22. madkoi

    How many PP should i be on?

    I am on the monthly pass but I want to work out how many propoints my bf will be on. I cant see where you work it out? He is Male, 5.9', 13stone, his job is on his feet walking all day. Could someone work his points for me please? Many Thanks
  23. madkoi

    Weightloss Spreadsheet & Graphs

    Wow this is a great spreadsheet! Many Thanks! I will use it when I get my first order delivered!
  24. madkoi

    Many failed diets now starting Exante

    Hiya I am considering starting this week, may order a bumper pack tomorrow. I have tried loads of diets & have just recently fell off the weight watchers wagon! I just want to get down to a slim size. I am currently a size 14, but feel like I have the potential to get to a size 10. My problem I...
  25. madkoi

    The best choice when having chinese meal in restaurant

    Hi I am going to a chinese restaurant for a friends bday in 2wks time & we are allowed to preorder the food. Just wondered, what is the best choice propoints wise? xx:)
  26. madkoi

    Cooking courgettes in the oven

    Woo hoo thanks! I did think when i was eating them they still had loads of moisture in them & remember something about the water content in potatoes etc when baked! Thanks again :-)
  27. madkoi

    can't work this out myself...

    Hi I have looked on esource & it works out at 6 propoints ;-)
  28. madkoi

    Cooking courgettes in the oven

    Hi! I have loads of courgettes growing in the garden & I thought I make bung them in the oven with my chicken. Question is...Do I have to point them like you would baked potatoes? Or will it be free? x
  29. madkoi

    Homepride Sauces?

    Hi, I havent been on here for a while, but I have decided to switch from SW to WW again. I am going to join my local class next weds! Could anyone tell me the propoint value in pasta sauces like Homepride Pasta Bake Creamy Tomato & herb? Energy: 424kJ / 102kcalProtein: 1.7gCarbohydrate...
  30. madkoi

    Song Game

    me, myself & I - Beyonce
  31. madkoi

    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    Celebrate
  32. madkoi

    Change one letter game

    Males
  33. madkoi

    Unskinned Chicken Drumsticks

    Ive just checked on the SW website & unskinned drumsticks are free!
  34. madkoi

    Unskinned Chicken Drumsticks

    Hi I havent been on here for a while, but needed to ask a question! On EE or even red days, can I eat unskinned chicken drumsticks as one of my free foods? Or would I have to syn them? I took all the skin off before cooking. Answers appreciated xx
  35. madkoi

    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Hi, I am a bit late in weighing in as I have been away on a hen weekend so I have only just managed to update my weigh in! Bad news i'm afraid..I have put on 6lbs! :break_diet::-( So back to square one again. I knew this weekend was gonna be bad! I just need to be ultra good now!
  36. madkoi

    Change one letter game

    Alder
  37. madkoi

    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Morning peeps! Well I weighed in this morning & lost half a pound which is amazing considering it was TOTM & been very naughty. I am back on the ball now & gonna be good!! How do I update my signature without using up too many characters? I need to update it but wont allow me as it is too...
  38. madkoi

    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Well weigh in has come around & I got on the scales apprehensively as I knew I hadnt done very well! I have stayed the same, which is better than putting weight on! I really need to keep a track of my syns better! Well done Ozzie! Thats fab! I wish it was sunny here, all we have is drizzley...
  39. madkoi

    Keeping track of syns

    Hiya, out of interest is anyone else really bad keeping track of syns? I have a SW tracker to write stuff down but I have been really bad this week! (Prob cos ive been running around a 16mth old!) Any ideas how to keep a better track of syns?:eek:
  40. madkoi

    jumbo caramel snackajacks syns please

    Snack A Jacks Snack a Jacks, Jumbo, Caramel each Original 2½ Syns Green 2½ Syns Snack A Jacks Snack a Jacks, Chocolate & Caramel, Jumbo each Original 3 Syns Green 3 Syns Snack A Jacks Snack a Jacks, Caramel 35g bag Original 7 Syns Green 7 Syns Snack A Jacks Snack a Jacks, Caramel 25g bag...
  41. madkoi

    how much is your shopping bill?

    I aim to spend under £300 a month, which usually tots to £50-60 a week dependant if I need to purchase toiletries & baby milk & nappies. I go on martin lewis's moneysaving website for ideas & I am currently keeping track of what I spend each month by keeping all my reciepts. Tesco are selling...
  42. madkoi

    mini milks only 1 1/2 syns! anyone know any more low syn treats??

    Theres a whole section on it in the syns section - http://www.minimins.com/syn-values/18883-syns-treats.html
  43. madkoi

    Syn Tin?

    Loving it! Such a fab idea! I may just have to make mine this week! xx
  44. madkoi

    Frylight Spray

    Now theres an idea! Lol :D
  45. madkoi

    It's working!

    Thats Brilliant! I love SW as you never feel deprived. Good luck with your ongoing success xx
  46. madkoi

    Syns regardless of fat content?

    Yeah you'd hope they were! They are still sitting in my cupboard!
  47. madkoi

    Class

    I used to go classes many years ago, so I dug out my old books & just doing it from home. I cant afford to go to classes nor have the time as I have a 15mth old to look after! With Support from minimins WE CAN DO IT! There is a weekly weigh in section that you can post your weekly results! Good...
  48. madkoi

    Syns regardless of fat content?

    I was given some very nice Montbana White hot chocolate sachets from work but I think they are very high in fat. I was just wondering with the 20cals = 1 syn rule, does it matter what the fat content is? Here are the details - Per serving size (35g) Energetic value kcal 152 Total fat...
  49. madkoi

    Ainslee Harriott products

    I eat the mediterrean cous cous all the time & its yummy. And really easy to take to work with you!
  50. madkoi

    Ainslee Harriott products

    Its funny that you should mention the Ainsley Harriott Lentil Dahl, as I had it last night! It is free on Green (well thats what I am following anyway). Here is the cous cous - Ainsley Harriott Citrus Kick Couscous, excluding oil & butter, dried 100g cooked Original 7 Syns Green 1...
  51. madkoi

    Syns allowance

    I have heard of ppl using a weekly limit, as long as you dont go over 35-70 syns a week & keep losing then I dont see why its a problem. Do what works for you x
  52. madkoi

    Green Day Quorn recipes

    Yeah, I didnt really notice that, you would defo use passata!
  53. madkoi

    Green Day Quorn recipes

    Hope I dont tread on anyones toes but I was searching for some quorn recipes & I found this thread - thought it may helpful. http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-recipes/116628-loads-quorn-meals.html#post2002469 I am not vegetarian but my incentive for eating it is that qourn is free on...
  54. madkoi

    lol oh dear

    Well Done! |You could always eat half a plateful if it is quite bad! and skip pudding! Enjoy your evening! x
  55. madkoi

    Top or bottom end

    I dont really like the BMI chart, but for my height I should be between 7.12 stone to 10.6stone. Currently I am about 11.7 stone & I would like to get down to 10stone, 9 1/2 if possible! But Its so hard to get that low!
  56. madkoi

    Check here to see how much weight you have lost!!!

    Oh no ive lost my brain! lol...3lb loss this week x
  57. madkoi

    New to Slimming World :)

    Hi Hayley! I joined last week & I am doing Green days, I find it easy as I can make some pasta & take it to work or have Jacket potatoes which are filling. I am not vegetarian but I dont buy alot of meat as it can be quite expensive. I have eating quorn before, so I bought some quorn chicken...
  58. madkoi

    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Its amazing what a few changes can do! Weighed in this morning & I have lost 3lbs! Im so impressed. Its amazing what a few changes can result in! My main change is going from eating museli every morning to swapping it for Weetabix & a banana! Im so happy! How did everyone else do? xxx:)
  59. madkoi

    Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

    Hello! Hi ya Im new here! Its my first weigh in tomorrow so i thought id say hello! Im feeling positive about weigh in. God I love slimming world! :D
  60. madkoi

    a list of SW Approved Butchers

    Yay! Im in Northampton too! Defo worth checking out! Also I may check out those Tesco ones too. I wonder how many sins the morrisons good for you cumberland sausages are too!:bliss:
  61. madkoi

    T*cso Meat free mince

    I go on Martin Lewis's moneysaving website alot & they seem to do the asterix when mentioning supermarkets! So I thought I would do the same so i didnt get told off lol! Thanks for mentioning it! :sign0007:
  62. madkoi

    Help! Think im addicted to bread & cereal!

    I have given up Alpen now, and switched to weetabix with banana on top. Think I am gonna cut out the bread! I will see how I get on, I am positive I can lose some weight with SW. Ive done it before, I'm gonna do it again! xx:vibes:
  63. madkoi

    Help! Think im addicted to bread & cereal!

    Thats a good idea!:17729:
  64. madkoi

    T*cso Meat free mince

    http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=266073027
  65. madkoi

    T*cso Meat free mince

    Do I have to syn T*sco meat free mince or would it be free like quorn? A serving contains the following of your guideline daily amount Guideline Daily Amount Summary Calories 220, 11%of your GDA Sugar 5g, 5%of your GDA Fat 9g, 13%of your GDA Saturates 1g, 4%of your GDA Salt 1.0g...
  66. madkoi

    Help! Think im addicted to bread & cereal!

    I love seeded batch or wholemeal. I never buy white bread. Usually thick slices. I am more addicted to cereals rather than bread, but I sometimes find myself grabbing a slice of bread to tide me over before dinner!
  67. madkoi

    Help! Think im addicted to bread & cereal!

    Ooh I like it! Or maybe a weetabix with a banana on top :) I have the Slimming world trackers (I photocopied my old ones) and will use them to track my eating habits! :thankyou:
  68. madkoi

    Help! Think im addicted to bread & cereal!

    Ive just looked on the website & there is a meeting on a tuesday at 5.30pm that i could go to. My LO goes to bed normally at 6pm but maybe just once a week wouldnt hurt to keep him up a little longer!
  69. madkoi

    Homemade Soup

    Yay! Thats what we love to hear! :D
  70. madkoi

    Homemade Soup

    Is Homemade butternut squash soup free on green days? All i use is Butternut Squash, red onions, Vegetable stock, garlic, coriander. I know that canned soup we have to add as an HEB. :confused:
  71. madkoi

    Help! Think im addicted to bread & cereal!

    He goes to bed at 6pm, so unless there is a earlier class, say 5pm...i may look at the website to check :)
  72. madkoi

    Help! Think im addicted to bread & cereal!

    Yeah I think I have decided to stop eating it, as it could be the reason I stay the same weight! I may just start eating muller lights for brekkie, with some fruit :) xx
  73. madkoi

    Help! Think im addicted to bread & cereal!

    :) Thank you for your support :)
  74. madkoi

    Help! Think im addicted to bread & cereal!

    Thank you for replys. Yes I do need to practice some self control! As ultimately only I can help myself! The Alpen is a 50g sachet, in which i have 2 sachets so that ends up being 100g! So I would have blown my HEB already! This morning I had a individual box of bran flakes (40g). I do have...
  75. madkoi

    Help! Think im addicted to bread & cereal!

    Hi I am new here! I have previously been to slimming world classes & lost a good stone. In between that I was doing WW but got bored & now I want to get back into SW. My problem is I think I am addicted to Bread & Cereals! I have a good portion of Alpen Muesli in the morning with skimmed...
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