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I've found a way of making Bircher muesli slimming world friendly! I fell in love the with creamy oaty goodness on a cruise in the summer and have been craving it ever since, normal overnight oats aren't the same! The actual recipe calls for fruit juice, but I just substituted undiluted sugar...

Nice to see some old faces still mingling around here - Nikki, deb, Kim etc. :) I'm back after hitting rock bottom and eating too much peanut butter to compensate. Currently at 10st 11 and looking to reach 9 to 9.7 again so my jeans will fit without a muffin top! The 8's (and 7's...) we're way...

Hi there. Just noticed your post - on red days rice is synned so your day would be a better example of an extra easy day. On red days, potatoes, starchy veg, beans, lentils and pasta etc are all either a healthy extra or synned. Hope that helps.

Hello lovely, sorry I've not been around recently - having a few food issues at the moment and need a break from counting syns and restricting. Fodmap is actually going pretty well, it's been hard to cut out gluten when I'm out of the house, and everywhere I eat out there are onions! So not...

Not having a brilliant tummy time at the minute, my dietician gave me some info on the FODMAP elimination diet for IBS which is definitely compatible with SW so am giving that a try. It's had some success, more so than the low fibre diets recommended by the NHS! X

So I've been trying to be a little less obsessive about my diary over the last week or so, which has involved writing down syns and healthy extras only. Before, every time something passed my lips I'd be straight on my phone recording it, and it was getting a little out of hand. However...

End of march but been training for a while with club for other races too!

Loughborough :) good luck, and well done on your training so far!

Sounds like a good idea re the running Donna, most training plans for half marathons will take you up to at least 10 miles before the race. I've given myself enough time to go well over (I'm doing a 14 mile long run tomorrow!) before my first half. 2 miles increase a week is plenty for your long...

1.2lbs off but I was very bloated and swollen so I think really it's more than that - definitely feels like more of me is gone! What about you? I'm finding it so hard to keep up with the thread! X

I used to love the graze boxes, and you can specify boxes with lower calories now I think. Sometimes it's a bit of a gamble, especially if you're not a fan of olives!

I bet they're not too high in syns either, will have a look thanks!

Oh man, I'd forgotten how busy this thread was! I'm reading everyone's posts but don't always have time to reply to them! And when I get round to posting, I forget who has said what! But anyway, from the general gist of things it seems there are some congratulations for losses this week :) And...

Tues 29th Jan A: 350ml skimmed milk B: 30g porridge oats B: 60g red kidney beans/alpen light Breakfast: Porridge made with milk/water, summer fruits, banana, sf hazelnut syrup, 15g choc philli 2 Snack: Costa skinny americano with sugar free syrup Apple with cinnamon Lunch: Chinese...

I'm not sure as I've never made the porridge ones!

Of course, though there's not really a recipe! You'll need: Eggs Vanilla essence Sweetener Whisk the eggs with a couple of drops of essence and a little sweetener until the mixture is really frothy. A good indication is when it gets quite stiff and you can make 'peaks' in it. Spray a pan...

More eats from this week! WI this morning puts me 2.75lbs down from last week - 9st 4.8 :) Exercise wise, I ran a slow 10.5 miles on say afternoon and did some strength exercises this evening. In the mornings this week I'm going to try and get up 1/2 hour earlier and complete a yoga sequence...

I do it all the time!

Thanks! :) I didn't want to cheat myself out of a few extra grams :P The ryvita wholegrain ones, it says 6 on my current sheet?

Also ladies, I am still working off my old PDFs from 2010 when I joined! I remember Kim saying the amounts for the healthy extras have been bumped up a little - can anyone help with how much porridge oats, reduced fat cheese and cracker breads I can have? Thanks :)

It's so hard to find the line between what you would do in someone's position, and what they are willing to do. I understand that it's frustrating for you to hear him moan yet do nothing about it, I have a similar thing with my mum at the moment, but about her weight! (Still not convinced her to...

I'm so glad you like them!

I guess so, but the vanilla and sweetener take away the savoury eggy taste, so it is sweet.

Excellent stuff! You must have done something right :P x We've not really had any more snow here (Derbyshire) and what is left is melting rapidly! I'm tempted to buy some new scales (with body fat percentage) this morning and I'm off for a 10 mile long run this afternoon by the canal paths...

Thank you! It's just an egg whisked until really frothy with some vanilla essence and a little sweetener and then poured into a pan that has been heated with some frylight. Cook it like an ordinary pancake, but it will be a little more fragile and airy. They are syn free so if I have the time I...

These are my red days for the first part of this week. Exercise wise, I ran 5 miles at comfortable pace on tues, and 5 miles fast on thurs evening. Mon 21st Jan A: skimmed milk A: 28g Edam B: new potatoes B: dried figs Tsp honey 1 4 tbsp coconut milk 5 Greek yogurt One egg pancake...

And Debtin - I got right down to 8st 3lb with SW and still eating all my hex's and syns, just goes to show that you'll still lose weight following the plan even if it feels like you're eating too much. A good tip I have been trying to work on though is stopping when full at meal times and eating...

Soooooo many posts! Nice to see you again Vic, sorry to hear about your troubles but you're right in that you've got weight loss and weddings to look forward to right now :) I'm on red days - loving the 2A and 2B's! I have a particularly bad flare up of IBS at the moment so going as grain...

Also, I'm weighing in on Mondays :)

Ah yes, I remember that you've mentioned the bike ride before! Hope your training goes well! That sucks about your hips, but I know you enjoy your cycling more :) Knees aren't in the best shape, since I joined a running club I increased my mileage too quickly and had bad form - but new trainers...

Hello! I tried to keep my food diaries consisted, so there should be a lot of them on the thread! I'm not sure if I'll be as good at uploading them this time around though! Good luck!

Thank you ladies! And congratulations Nikki :) I think you're right Kim, structure is what I needed yet I thew it out of the window! I'm looking forward to meal planning again - I've missed some of the meals I used to cook when on SW, we've got the minced beef hash tonight! I've got a backlog...

Good morning ladies, long time no see! Good to see some new faces around here too! Long story short - I'm back on the Slimming World wagon. Maintaining sans SW has not worked out too well (1 stone gain!) and I feel I didn't give it a fair chance when I hit target. Although I'm definitely not...

Love love love your bracelet tattoos! I'm thinking of getting another on my wrist (I've got 3 but they're all on my feet!) but not sure as to how well it could be covered! Looking fab btw :)

Was a fail on all three accounts I'm afraid, but all were in moderation so I'm actually quite pleased with myself! I really do need to quit smoking though, it started of as 'social smoking' and has now turned into a habit rather than an addiction. Monday tomorrow, new exercise routine (running...

I think 9lbs will definitely make a difference to how you feel, and you could always just play it week by week and call target when you feel you've lost enough! Xx

So weigh in this morning shows 1lb loss (from the 3lb gain I had last week), rather chuffed - even had chocolate! Didn't really try too hard either, just ate when I was hungry and stopped when I was full even when the meal was one of my favourites! My snacks often weren't fruit but cereal or go...

Nikki you look so slim and gorgeous, but I totally understand where you're coming from. I get comments all the time from family telling me I'm starting to look ill and not to lose any more weight - but often when I look in the mirror I still see fat and blubber! I now try to pick parts of me...

Running is going well thanks, knee much better with the support. I've not been shopping since you mentioned it, but will be keeping an eye out. Think I've seen them in the vitamin section in asda! I was going to have a detox this week - no booze, cigarettes or chocolate but have already broken...

Yeah, I've always been taught to clean my plate and not waste, which is something I think is always at the back of my mind! I've been listening to the Paul McKenna trance cd thing, v relaxing but not sure how effective it is! If you don't feel hungry then your body obviously doesn't need the...

Very naughty Kim! Overindulged in every way possible - have had the week off and it was my friends birthday and then went to a music festival! Weigh in yesterday showed a 3lb gain but I don't think it was very accurate and I'm sure I'll have lost most of it by next weigh in. I did however do a...

Fab Kim! Well done! I knew it would come off once your muscles got used to your new exercise routine. Bet you're so chuffed! :) x

That is life, and although it can be a b**** it's how you deal with it that defines you as a person. You can whine and moan and feel sorry for yourself or you can accept it and move on - I know which I'd rather do! X

Great news about the clothes fitting! I love it when that happens - you're obviously losing the inches if not on the scales! Good idea about leaving it two weeks, hopefully your muscle gain should have settled by then. I can't imagine how tough it must have been, but you're so positive and...

Also, just realised that it's now been 9 weeks in/under target range!

It took a while to get into the right frame of mind, I began to start counting calories but realised I was just switching one obsession with another. From now on an just going to eat sensibly but allow myself more naughty days! If I ever needed to lose a few pounds I don't think I'd return to SW...

Yeah definitely, have eased up around food a lot and don't feel guilty for being naughty! Enjoying not counting syns too, I know OH likes that part. X

So 8.3.5 this morning, 1/4lb gain. Very happy! Maintaining seems to finally be happening. Though I'm sure it would have been a loss if I hadn't been so naughty yesterday and thurs! x

Absolutely, I'm just choosing healthier snacks that aren't necessarily 'syn free' to bulk up my calorie intake without being naughty :) Buying a support tonight, gave me a bit of jip today though :/ Will definitely see the doc if it doesn't sort itself out. What where the supplements you...

I do feel very liberated, but must remind myself that it's not an excuse to have cake for every snack :) just incorporating things like fruit snack bars, wraps, and low fat but not fat free yogurts and not measuring everything out! And not feeling so guilty when I do treat myself :) Also, great...

Glad the new drugs are helping :) are you looking forward to going back to work? I'm sure the gain will be muscle related - as you have been covering lots and lots of miles you're bound to have gained a fair amount of lean muscle! Has the tape measure shown a loss? Weekend has been fab thanks...

I'll let you know how weigh in goes next week! I'm sure you'll be in shorts in no time :) x

Thanks! x

To be honest, I had completely forgotten that it would take me to 5 stone exactly had I lost another 1/4lb, but I definitely know what you're saying about precision and round numbers. I'm exactly the same, things have to be correct and whole - even the alarm clock has to be at a round number...

I've lost 3 lb so far, am under my target by 4 lbs! I've not been trying to lose, I've been attempting to maintain, but it's sods law that it comes off when you don't want it to! x

Sorry not been around much ladies - taking a break from SW at the min as keep losing :( Deb you really look fantastic in that dress! :)

Hi Kim, hope you're well! WI not brilliant, 1/2lb off :( so now 8.3.25 and I've had at least 15 syns a day sometimes over 20! Including extra bread! So after much discussion with mum and OH, am having a break from slimming world and trying Paul McKenna's method of having what I like, but only...

Strangely though, I don't like fruit team on its own, it has to be tea or green tea with something added!

I love coffee too, I adore the sugar free syrups from costa etc but at the moment I have a jar of amaretto flavoured coffee!

I'm very experimental with tea - whilst I was writing my dissertation I would sit in my favourite tea shop in Nottingham and try all the teas. My favourites are Rooibos and strawberry cream tea, Almond cream tea, and Gingerbread tea at Christmas time :)

1. Peppermint tea - used to hate it, but now I love it! Great for helping with toilet issues too... 2. UB40 - I'm so into Reggae right now, with the sun making an appearance too it just lifts my spirits! 3. Bob's Burgers season 2 - I love this show, admittedly it's a lot like Family Guy and...

Strictly speaking, you shouldn't have it just because you need to, you should only eat it if you get hungry later! Easier said than done, but that is what I'm trying to go by this week!

I need to tune into them, I find it very hard to distinguish between full and stuffed! Haha, also need to leave the 'clean plate club' - managed to do it today though! X

So this week am trying to cut down on snacking on fruit and having it as part of a meal instead. Also working on eating when I'm hungry and stopping when I'm full - and choosing something I fancy rather than something I think I should have. I've been reading Paul McKenna, and although I think...

Monday 21st May A: skimmed milk B: Wholemeal bread Toast, onions, peppers, eggs, 2 tsp butter (2), banana Carrot cake (3.5) Chicken couscous salad Mullerlight Greek yog (0.5) Small Fruit salad Chilli, brown rice Malt loaf (6.5), tsp butter (1) 13.5 Exercise: 5.44km walk - 230 cals

Yayyy! Well done! :)

Fri 18th May (GF) HEA: skimmed milk, tbsp Parmesan, 1 Dairylea light triangle HEB: 71g semi dried apricots 2 boiled eggs, peppers, mushrooms and beans 2 small bananas Hot choc (2) Apple & pear Bacon salad Mullerlight Greek yogurt (0.5) Fruit salad with sugar free jelly (0.5) Dairylea light...

I think that's definitely part of my problem - I'm a sucker for a fashion mag and always compare myself to the models - who are definitely underweight! It's a habit I'm working on getting out of! Congratulations on the size 10 jeans! I remember when I bought my first pair Xmas 2011, I actually...

I definitely have a fear that I will put on weight again! But I'm slowly realising that I am so close to being underweight that losing any more would be very silly. However much I don't want it to, somewhere in the back of my mind I'm thinking 'what about 8 stone, that's a nice even number, keep...

I understand what you're saying, I just need to get to that point mentally. This week I'm going to make a point of having over 10 syns every day unlike this week when I barely had 10 a day. See how that goes and then perhaps add an extra b. I can't wait until they publish the leaflet for target...

Yeah will definitely try and get my mitts onto one of those. I find it very hard at the min to realise that I am skinny - and it sounds odd but although I am very happy with how I look at the minute - I can always find bits where I think I could do with losing another lb or so which is why...

I don't feel like I've lost too much at all, did have a bit of a dodgy tummy sat morning which might have made the scales read a bit lighter than they normally would but apart from that I have no idea! I'll see how I feel this week as to whether I increase HEXs or syns, gonna play it by ear...

Down to 8st 3.75lb this morning, so loss of 2.5lbs. Think it was due to my body getting used to the walking, and the walking itself. I don't feel like I've lost too much - mainly off my thighs which I'm glad about as that's where it needed to go from if anywhere! X

When I went last time they told me they had stopped the chilli twists :( there should be plenty of other stuff for you to have anyway! X

I know exactly what you mean - I felt uncomfortably bloated but at the same time could eat for England! X

I've been doing some research on the tinternets, and it seems that both apples and pears are the biggest culprits for bloating and gas! Oops! From tomorrow I shall cut these two out and see how I go :) x

I eat a banana at breakfast, and an apple & pear mid morning and by the afternoon I'm bloated and full of wind! :( have tried a few days gluten free but still somewhat bloated so might give that a try! Thanks for the info! X

Also, well done Kim on your losses - proof that sticking to it gives results! x

This is really interesting as I've had a dodgy bloated stomach every day for as long as I could remember. Did you go to your GP first? x

Thurs 17th May (Gluten Free) HEA: 33g LF cheese, 1 Dairylea light triangle HEB: 71g ready to eat apricots 2 boiled eggs, 2 bacon rashers, peppers and mushrooms Banana Apple & pear Ham salad with salad light dressing Mullerlight Greek yogurt (0.5) Moam (1.5) Fruit salad, carrot and Dairylea...

I'm not entirely sure what it is, I just know she has a problem with it and has done for a long time! I'm not too bummed that I can't run, and I've been begging OH to sort the bikes out so we can ride! X

I did indeed read the egg article, that's why they were my first choice when I realised I couldn't have porridge or toast :) trying them poached tomorrow! I attempted a very slow jog after powerwalk on the treadmill this week and it was agony after 30 seconds. Not tried supplements yet as I...

Had a quick flick through that article, and although some of the symptoms match - I don't have pain like people with IBS or Crohns, nor the diahorroa or constipation. It is literally just the bloating and wind. Oddly, even though it is only say 1 of GF, I feel rather slim in the tummy...

No, I've been doing SW for over a year and a half but this has only been since I started work full time last year :( could be stress or changing eating times etc. Apparently docs won't test for allergies unless it's life threatening - I'd have to pay for a private test. Gonna try cutting...

Am going for a gluten free day today, and possibly for the next week or so to see if it makes a difference to the horrendous bloating and wind situation! Literally 90% of the things I have in my cupboards (especially my treats!) have gluten in them so have desperately been watching for...

Weds 16th May HEA: 22g Lf cheese, skimmed milk HEB: 2 small slices Wholemeal bread Toast with marmite and 2 boiled eggs Banana & apple Apple & pear Ham salad with ff dressing Mullerlight greek yogurt (0.5) Large chocolate flapjack (20.5) Chicken breast with bacon & cheese, salad Fruit...

Gorgeous dresses Nikki, and fantastic news about them being size 6 :) I agree with Kim about not skipping breakfast, you need to eat something to keep your metabolism and blood sugar up or it could actually hinder your losses! Enjoy lunch out Kim, am very jealous! X

Tues 15th May HEA: skimmed milk, 22g reduced fat cheddar HEB: 2 small slices Wholemeal bread Toast with 2 tsp nutella (3) banana and warm summer fruits Apple & pear Tuna salad with cottage cheese Mullerlight Greek coconut yogurt (0.5) Fruit salad Lasagne (with cheese) and salad Apple 6...

Fantasmical! Well done hun :) son pleased for you! What does that make you now? X

Thanks hun! I'm so glad that my food ramblings have come in useful! Good luck!

Monday 14th May HEA: skimmed milk, 22g reduced fat cheddar HEB: 2 small slices Wholemeal bread Toast with 2 tsp nutella (3) banana and warm summer fruits Apple & pear Tuna salad with cottage cheese Mullerlight Greek honeyed peach yogurt (0.5) Moam (1.5) Fruit salad Lasagne (with cheese)...

Oh my god, coconut m&ms! Heaven! I love anything coconut :) x

Thanks! I definitely do, was debating leaving the tag on so people could see! Haha x

Thank you ladies! I feel fab at the minute and very positive :) This forum has been a massive help to me too, just goes to show that a bit of support goes a long way! X

Sunday 13th May HEA: cheese HEB: 2 small slices Wholemeal bread Toast with 2 tsp nutella (3), 2 bananas and warm summer fruits Apple & pear Jacket potato with 1/2 tin beans and cheese Mullerlight Greek coconut yogurt (0.5) Apple, orange and slice melon Roast beef, salad, fry light...

Thank you hun :) x

Im not entirely sure how I'm maintaining as I'm not doing much differently at all, I think it must be the decrease in running and a few heavy weekends! How is maintains going for you? I'm resting my knee for a few weeks then will start trying to build up to running again, but I'm not holding...

May week in pictures #2: 1. Thursdays are Subway salad days (turkey breast and ham with honey mustard dressing) 2. Molly dog is looking for treaties 3. I am in LOVE with the new Mullerlight greek coconut yogurts 4. Getting the RayBans out :) 5. Off out for shopping, dinner and movies with the...

Fantastic! X

Knee isn't too bad thanks, but even jogging up the stairs sets it off :( have just invested in some Birkenstock sandals so hopefully supportive footwear will help it get on the mend. Wanted to go out on the bikes today but we've got some gardening that needs doing first :( hope Houdini your mojo...

I always overestimate too :) better safe than sorry! Sounds delicious! So glad they're doing something about the pain! Have you been jogging still? X

Friday 11th May HEA: skimmed milk, 2 Dairylea triangles HEB: 35g porridge Porridge with summer fruits and banana Melon and grapes Hot Choc (2) Chicken salad with ff dressing Mullerlight Pear, apple & Dairylea Chicken stir fry with brown rice Orange Freddo (5) Mullerlight Total: 7...

I try and walk briskly at the least, I'm not sure what counts as power walking! According to my app, I walk faster than I used to jog... I've been taking windeeze but causes constipation which is exactly what I don't want - the charcoal seems to be doing the trick. Have done some research and it...

I meant the vanilla ones taste like custard! Oops!

I feel a lot more toned and muscular and am v happy with that. Would rather have muscle than bone - and oh agrees as he already complains about my spine! Am desperately falling in love with walking, especially on days like these! Was going to get the bike out this morning but still had a flat...

I have a really sweet cup of tea or an options/highlights hot Choc. Have recently discovered tetley red bush and vanilla teabags - they are really sweet and taste a little like vanilla! Tesco also sell chocolate and vanilla tea bags, a great but sweet alternative to a hot Choc :) x

My OH is a beanpole and I cook SW meals every night and he definitely hasn't lost weight. He has his own snacks and chocolates, and makes his own lunch and breakfast. If anything he's put it on as he avoids my fruit and Mullerlight and chomps on crisps and chocolate! Haha x

That sounds like a good plan Kim, definitely something I would do! Glad that you are so determined! I put on 1lb taking me to 8st 6.25lb but I'm pretty sure that is muscle gain as I've been hillwalking my ass off! The measurements show a teeny loss on my thighs, I credit this to lots of...

It's all at the back of the basic syn thing you get at the start under Italian restaurants. Will post you a few more values if you can't find them? I think my legs have toned up thanks to all the walking and my new trainers, but otherwise I highly doubt I have lost anything! X

Bolognese is something like 8 syns I think so not too bad! Yep, will be WI and doing measurements in the morning :) x

Oh yeah definitely! Would be a couple at the max. X

Thurs 10th May HEA: skimmed milk HEB: 35g porridge Porridge with summer fruits and banana Apple and pear Subway turkey breast and ham salad with honey mustard sauce (1.5) Mullerlight Orange Fruit salad with ff Greek yogurt Mixed grill - gammon, steak, chicken breast, jacket potato...

Weds 9th May HEA: skimmed milk, 2 Dairylea light triangles HEB: 35g porridge Porridge with summer fruits and banana Small apple and pear Spicy veg and noodles with 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce (1) Mullerlight Orange 1/2 slice Wholemeal bread (2) with butter (1) Dairylea light triangles with 3...

Spooky! I was totally just thinking about seeing if there was a syn free milkshake mix! Will investigate! Thanks! X

Recipe is here (I just cooked a piece of frozen haddock in the microwave and flaked into the sauce when cooked): http://www.mydish.co.uk/recipe/5559/Basic-Creamy-Pasta-Sauce-(Slimming-World-recipe) And yup, I make the couscous with a veg stock in the booking water - delish!

Tues 8th May HEB: 35g porridge HEA: skimmed milk, 2 Dairylea light triangles Porridge with summer fruits and banana Crisps (4) Orange Creamy haddock and mushroom pasta Apple Mullerlight 2 Dairylea light triangles Small slice birthday cake (4) Small slice Mars cake (6) Pear Chilli with...

I've always been interested in body fat percentage I guess, might keep my eye open :)

My appetite has increased too, probs with the exercise I've been doing! And I always have carbs, I love pasta, rice and potatoes to much to do red days!

And I agree there is no perfect diet as SW has helped me shift almost 5 stone but is a bit pants at helping you to maintain!

I've had my best losses since I moved in with OH as I now control the menu and shopping ;P

I think with slimming world the focus is more on sugar, calories and fat which is why things like pre made sauces, bread etc are so high in syns but not in WW points as WW factor in the other nutritional info a bit more. X

I dot ha e a body fat thing on mine! Would just be another number for me to get obsessed! X

They were £15 in asda. I think they're great as I can see even quarter of a lb changes! X

I have some salter ones, they show in kilos, or lbs or stones, lbs and quarter lbs. x

Indeed! Had a quick hop on the scales this morning as missed WI on sat and was 8.6.25, but I hadn't done all my ablutions if you get what I mean ;) X

I've maintained for the past couple of weeks without changing anything but have had a couple of syn heavy weekends. Just going to take each WI and see if I need to add extra syns or HEXs! X

Feel like I have been permanently hungry today, must be all the exercise catching up on me! Although I have been very good and overdosed on fruit to stay within my syns!

Monday 7th May HEA: skimmed milk, 2 Dairylea light triangles HEB: 35g porridge Porridge with banana Pear Dairylea light triangles Roasted vegetables with couscous Mullerlight Apple Fruit salad, ff Greek yogurt and 3 tbsp Choc philli (6) Small apple, banana and pear SW curry and brown rice...

Eek, good luck! X

I think it helps that OH would rather have home cooked meals than go out to eat. Though we did go for a delicious Indian, lamb rogan josh was divine! I'm gonna wait till sat for WI otherwise I'll end up weighing every day! Hope you've had a good bank hol! X

Subway salad, Slimming World curry and bhajis, Centre Parcs activity planning, bowling, UV picture, fry up for breakfast every day, arcade games, pool, the resident squirrels, cosy log fire in the evenings, scuba diving, starbucks and sunshine. I have had a fantastic weekend with lots and lots...

I can live with that :) x

Teehee, what are we like?!

OH sighs at me when I whip my phone out to put it in my diary. Though it is much more inconspicuous than when I wrote it in an actual notebook!

Ah see, even though I WI on Saturdays, I start my syn week on Monday's so I have the syns left over at the weekend! :) I have always written everything down, it's a bit of an OCD for me - I do it with everything though. I'm definitely a list maker!

I usually use all or most of my syns too, and like this weekend if I have something special on and I have some leftover weekly syns I will take full advantage. And I totally agree with rockchick (really sorry, can't remember everyone's real names!) that the difference between having 10 and...

Thanks ladies - definitely a lot of body magic! Will post a week in pictures tomorrow :) Have had such a great time, really don't want to go home tomorrow! Sunday 6th May HEA: skimmed milk, tbsp Parmesan HEB: 2 small slices Wholemeal bread Toast with marmite, beans, egg, bacon, 2 Quorn...

Haha, almost! We were 14/15, but our parents tell us we went to the same playgroup when we were toddlers! X

Yeah they are, were on sale and have heard good things so thought I'd try them. My calves, thighs and bum are aching, and I've walked for longer and not ached so I'm convinced they make a difference! X

Saturday 5th May HEA: skimmed milk HEB: 2 small slices Wholemeal bread Toast, beans, egg, bacon, 2 Quorn sausages (2) and mushrooms Mint (1.5) Apple Mullerlight Bananas Lamb rogan josh (6.5) with boiled rice 1/3 naan bread (7) Small glass rose (4.5) Total: 21.5 82.5/105 Lots of walking...

Friday 4th May HEA: skimmed milk, 2 light triangles HEB: 17g porridge, 2 x Ryvita Small porridge with banana and summer fruits Ryvita with tbsp Choc Phili (2) and banana Orange and pear Passata and veg pasta Mullerlight Apple Moam (1) Choc eclair (1.5) WW Crisps (4) 2 Dairylea light...

No weigh in today as I'm away at Center parcs with OH for bank hol as its our 8 year anniversary on Monday :) Having a fab time! Might WI on tues morning, or maybe leave it till sat - not sure yet. Haven't been naughty and done lots of exercise so there shouldn't be a gain :) also purchased...

Thursday 3rd May HEA: skimmed milk HEB: 17g porridge, 2 x Ryvita Small porridge with banana and summer fruits 2 x Ryvita with tbsp Choc Phili (2) Apple & pear Subway chicken salad with sweet onion sauce (2) Carrots Mullerlight Chicken and spinach curry with brown rice SW onion bhajis...

Wednesday 2nd may HEA: skimmed milk HEB: 2 small slices Wholemeal bread Toast with tbsp chocolate philli (2) and banana Summer fruits with ff greek yogurt Choc (2) Alpen light (3) Carrot Apple Pasta, passata and vegetables Mullerlight Cadburys hero (2.5) 3 Eclairs (4.5) Apple Banana...

At least it's unlikely that you'll have to have more surgery! But still boo to having more time off work! :( Have fun hammering your bike to the ground - I'm not using the treadmill this week as 1) I've done something to my knee and want to rest it, 2) I've got a cold that is sitting on my...

Tuesday 1st May HEA: skimmed milk, Parmesan HEB: 2 small slices Wholemeal bread Toast with tbsp Choc Philly (2) and banana Summer fruits and ff yogurt Alpen light (3) Apple and grapes Couscous, Quorn and veg Mullerlight Small slice cheesecake (1.5) with squirty cream (1) Bacon and tomato...

Am gonna make a strawberry version next time I think :) maybe add a layer of Choc philli on the top as its so low in syns already!

Just used my converter and 1 cup is the same as 16 tbsp hun xx

I used quark from asda, and not sure about the sweetener as I has a cup measurer. If I remember this morning I'll weigh it out for you! X

Of course lovely, here's the link! http://www.slimmingeats.com/blog/baked-vanilla-cheesecake Only for some reason is says strawberry yogurt instead of vanilla. I used the Mullerlight vanilla with Choc bits in :) and digestives instead of whatever she used. I used 8 and it made 10 generous...

Monday 30th April HEXA: skimmed milk, Parmesan HEXB: 35g porridge Porridge with summer fruits ad banana Bourbon cream (3.5) Alpen light (3) Chicken noodle soup Mullerlight Apple Fruit salad with FFgreek yogurt Bacon and tomato pasta with Parmesan cheese Cheesecake (3) and 12.5g LF Squirty...

Flipping' beautiful morning here - definitely no coat weather! Wasn't annoyed in the slightest when my alarm went off as the sun was streaming through my curtains! Swimming with the kids second lesson so should get a bit of a workout, but having a rest day from running. Hope you all have a...

Grr, I posted a reply last night but apparently it didn't work! Slimming world is like second nature to me now and I'm happy with that because it allows me to eat healthily which I love. I just need to let go every once in a while and go out for a pizza or have a few drinks at the pub! Will...

I did an uphill power walk on Friday and it was such hard work - will definitely be factoring them in! I enjoy eating healthily and am really motivated to keep the figure that I have worked hard to achieve :) I do think however, that I need to work on being more flexible sometimes - at the pub...

Thanks :) wasn't even planning on going for a run but super glad I did! I did 1 min intervals at 10, 11, 12 and 13 kph and then back down to 10 again, repeating 3/4 times I think. Gonna mix in some incline intervals next time so time won't be as impressive :P How is your jogging going? Hope...

Sunday 29th April HEA: skimmed milk, cheese HEB: Wholemeal roll Bacon, egg and diet coke sauce on Wholemeal roll Banana Apple 2 mikado (1) Roast beef, Actifry roast potatoes, carrots, green beans, peas, 4 tbsp cauliflower cheese (2) and 4tbsp gravy (1) Vanilla cheesecake (3) with 12.5g...

To be honest I think the roll was 60g anyway hehe :) how do you find out these things?! X She is rather soggy in that picture - she finds all the puddles! X

Week in pictures, April #4 1. Hooked on Greek yogurt 2. Nails painted by a pupil at school 3. Company mag 4. I drink too much tea! 4. Wearing my glasses again, ripped contact lenses :( 5. Walks with PennyMonster 6. Queen tribute band with the work girls 7. Homemade vanilla cheesecake

Vanilla! Was delicious :) x

Saturday 28th April HEA: skimmed milk, 22.5 Lf cheese HEB: 57g Wholemeal roll Fruit salad and 100g ff Greek yogurt Chicken noodle soup Mullerlight Soft mint (0.5) Mikado (0.5) 4 mini animal biscuits (2) Apple SW burger and LF cheese in Wholemeal roll, diet coke BBQ sauce, few SW chips and...

You look fantastic hun - super slim! :) x

Fantastic loss Annie! You always have awesome losses when you're good! :) I'm pleased to report that I've lost 2.25lbs this week, thanks to stopping the shred - back to below target at 8st5.25lbs :)

Friday 26th April HEA: 21g LF cheese, skimmed milk HEB: 17g porridge, alpen light Porridge with summer fruits and banana Alpen light Veg, tuna and passata pasta with cheese Mullerlight Apple Biscuit (9) Apple Chips (17.5) 4 crispy chicken strips (12) Total: 38.5 Weekly remaining: 32.5...

Thank you! X

She's alright, just trying to control her pain - she reckons the doctors made a balls up with her meds which is why she isn't home yet (they've been promising a discharge since Monday...). But she is 93 so the hospital is definitely the best place for her at the min! X

Jealous! X Fantastic effort ladies! Keep it up :) x I love those positives, who gives a pants about the 0lb when you've got those eh?! X

Will look into it, I love soap and glory products! Thanks :) x

This makes me super happy!! Thank you! X They were my gran's at hospital, and I knew I was gonna have a super tasty fruit salad and yogurt when I got home :) x

Oops, meant we can't choose the meal tomorrow - there will just be chips and chicken nuggets to nibble on. It's a queen tribute and michael buble tribute - an odd combination I know! X

I'm using Nivea q10 firming lotion and I love it, it does seem to be working somewhat but has also made my skin super smooth :) I'm a sucker for stuff like that - would spend a fortune testing them all out! X Someone should make it their life mission to cure cellulite! X

Not been around for a while, but reading all of your posts! Kim, glad it was all over with considerably quickly - and I hope you get your answers next week even if it was a bit of a dodgy experience today! You have such a positive attitude, you really are an inspiration! Nikki -...

Thurs 26th April HEA: skimmed milk, 21g Lf cheese HEB: 35g porridge Porridge with bananas Apple Alpen light (3) Tuna, passata and veg pasta with cheese Mullerlight Apple Chilli with brown rice Hot Choc (2) 4 malteasers (2) Fruit salad with ff Greek yogurt Total 7 Weekly remaining: 71...

I never keep at the same speed for the entire run, I always do intervals or switch up the incline! Otherwise I just end up looking at the clock. And I definitely will get my ass outside when the weather picks up a bit - I agree that I'll be able to run further as won't be staring at a wall...

Wow, that does sound fun! I will definitely look into it. Thanks :) x

Very true, thanks :) hope all goes well today! X

Thanks for that Kim, you've reassured me that I'm not taking an easy option by sticking to my short runs :) was feeling a little guilty like i was cheating myself! xx

Make sure he gets his rest! Hehe! Good luck for the scan, I know those machines are horrible! Running is going well, completely overdid the exercise last week and beginning of this week so going back to 5km 3-4 times a week and given up on the shred - she's annoying and I'd rather do my own less...

Yes Hun, I'm fine! Have been reading through all of the posts but been busy and trying not to obsess over SW too much - was getting a bit OCD with minimins and neglecting the OH. Hope all is well with your DH and you're not in too much pain - when is your dreaded scan? X

Wednesday 25th April HEA: 21g LF cheese, skimmed milk HEB: 17g porridge, alpen light Porridge with summer fruits and banana Alpen light and few grapes Veg, tuna and passata pasta with cheese Mullerlight Biscuits and hero Choc (7) Fruit salad with ff greek yogurt Chilli con carne with...

Tuesday 24th April HEA: 14g Parmesan, skimmed milk HEB: 35g porridge Porridge with summer fruits and bananas Apple Ginger cream biscuit (3.5) Noodles with veg and 2 tbsp asda sweet chilli sauce (1) Mullerlight Moam sweet (1) Fruit salad with ff greek yogurt Bacon risotto with Parmesan...

Monday 23rd April HEA: skimmed milk, 21g LF cheese HEB: 35g porridge Porridge with summer fruits and banana 3 coconut ring biscuits (6) Fruit salad Rice and veg Mullerlight 2 cadburys heroes (5) Bourbon cream (3.5) Apple and FF cottage cheese Bolognese with cheese 14.5 Weekly remaining...

Make sure you look after him like he looks after you! :) xx

It was definitely not what i thought it would be about - very trippy! X

He's not in any of the pics? It's the screensaver on my kindle - the preset ones. I've not reached the bit about clowns yet! X

Hehe :) I stole the idea from some fashion blogs! Great to look back on when you feel a bit poo!

Here is my April No.3 Week in Pictures - all the things that made me happy this week! Running 10km, Inside Nature's Giants documentary, Tesco Coconut Bite (6 syns), lots of tea, LoveFilm DVDs (Thor and The Skin I Live in), DrawSomething (can you guess what I drew?!), reading on my Kindle (IT by...

Sunday 22nd April HEB: 2 slices Wholemeal bread HEA: 21g LF cheese, skimmed milk Banana and tbsp ff greek yogurt Toast with 2 tsp butter (2), egg, beans, mushrooms, 2 Quorn sausages (2), bacon, tomatoes Blueberries, orange, 2 mikado (1) Bolognese with cheese Coconut bite (6) Hot Choc (2) 13

I read in company mag this week that the perfect fitting jeans shouldn't be able to go on easily - you should have to wriggle into them and only be able to get 2 fingers around the back. There's also a website called 'what size am I?' where you stick in your measurements and it tells you what...

Also, forgot to add another positive - have run 7.5km in 42 mins today. Could have gone on to do 10km but really don't want to push myself since I'm doing some form of exercise every day (shred/running) Am loving these positives girls, keep it up! X

Oh my god, I am v jealous of that! Are you planning on buying anything special? Well done Annie! I love seeing the nasty girls from school that used to be skinny and are now chubby! I hope you well and truly strutted your stuff :) FANTASTIC :) this made me smile a lot! Well done Hun, I hope...

Sounds like everyone is having a good weekend :) we're having a lazy day today and my positive is a massive slimming world fry up for brunch! I suppose a second is that all my 'big clothes' are selling on eBay - made £40 so far! Xx

Sat 21st April HEA: cheese HEB: 35g porridge Porridge with summer fruits and banana 8 Mikado (4) Brown rice and veg with tbsp asda extra light mayo (1) Mullerlight Orange Ff cottage cheese 2 softmints (1) Jacket potato with beans and cheese Mini flake (4) 10 L1 shred, 6.5km walk

Have you done the shred on consecutive days? I've been doing it almost every other day. I'm thinking of bumping up to level 2 as well, do you just do it when you feel you're ready? Good luck on resisting fish and chips, sounds like you're very motivated! X

You have given me hope that my gain is due to the shred in part at least :) gonna attempt l2 after work at lunchtime!

It's about a cryogenic space prison that holds seriously dangerous criminals in cryostasis, but they break out. The presidents daughter is the only woman on board so they send an ex con into space to rescue her cause the convicts are trying to find her and use her to bargain for their release! I...

Ah, it's probably got a lot to do with the shred then, glad to know I'm not the only one! :) I definitely don't feel like I've put any weight on but my arms and thighs seem a lot more toned - am going to stick with it! X Great positives :) I'm seeing the benefits of the shred so hopefully it...

If you want to weigh on a sat I think you should maybe take today's weight as a starting point? You have such massive losses when you're on plan! Well done :) I really don't like being over target even though I'm still in the range lol, psychological thing I guess! We're going to see Lockout :)

So despite a 100% week with 3 shreds and 4 runs, I have gained 1.75lbs to take me to 119.5 lbs. According to my measurements I've gained half an inch on my tummy - which sounds about right as I've been super bloated this week. I'm thinking that some of the gain comes from introducing the shred...

Friday 20th April HEA: skimmed milk HEB: 35g porridge Porridge with summer fruits and bananas Orange and few grapes Mikado (1.5) Bourbon cream (3.5) Couscous with bacon and veg Mullerlight Apple Heroes (5) Chicken stir fry with noodles Orange and ff Greek yogurt 10 10km run (62 mins)

Thanks :) did it steadily at 10kph an was easier than I thought it was gonna be! X

Sorry not been on here much today ladies - loving the positivity though! Congrats to those who have done well today :) My positive for today - I ran 10km :) WI tomorrow morning :)

I was on EE for a year and a half and still had losses. I've dabbled with red days but I love my pasta too much! I think to begin with you might be better off just sticking with EE and see how you go.

I had a friend that I was always asking for advice so I know how much it helps!

It's not supposed to matter but it will obviously make a difference in the long run. I try and stick to the recommended portion sizes on the packets. And yep the veg in the bolognese counts :)

Yeah definitely, I try and drink as much as I can but I rarely drink water. I have green tea, diet coke, tea, coffee, squash etc. I've read before that it doesn't matter what you drink as long as you try and have 6 (I think) glasses a day. Sometimes if I feel hungry, a drink I all j need to tide...

Love mikado - bought the hazelnut ones today and they're great for a chocolate fix :)

Hey there, just popped by - your food diary looks great, I love the cottage cheese with pineapple too! Just a quick tip though, I found that having too little syns slowed my losses - maybe try having around 10? Treat yourself to a mini Choc bar (treat size cadburys chocs are around 4-5 syns) or...

Hi there! Thanks hun :) some of my recipes are from here, some are from a great website www.slimmingeats.com (highly recommend the mushroom risotto, my favourite meal so far!) and some I've just adapted from stuff I made pre-slimming world. X

Thurs 19th April HEA: skimmed milk, 21g Lf cheese HEB: 17g porridge, Alpen light Porridge with banana and summer fruit Orange Alpen light Costa skinny hot Choc (5) Mikado (3) Tuna, veg and passata pasta with cheese Mullerlight Apple Coconut ring (2) Bacon tagliatelle Egg pancakes with summer...

My positive today is that a boy at school can still remember how to tie his laces since I taught him to do it before the Easter hols :) put a massive smile on my face!

I used to have them before I started SW but I found they weren't worth the syns per portion once I'd joined and couldn't afford them on a student budget! I think they're a great idea though!

Welcome ladies, and good luck! Agreed! Positive positive positive! I think we should all try and post something positive for each day!

I have been incredibly good, <10 syns a day and 1/3SF with every meal. Also done either run or shred (Monday I did both!) every day so will see what the damage is on sat morning. Tummy has been mega bloated all week so feeling like I've gained more than I probably have! The last stone seems to...

Good luck ladies for WI today!

Woop! Fantastic news, that's a great loss well done! Glad you enjoyed your placement :) Sounds like good motivation to me, good luck for restart! Wow you are definitely motivated! I might attempt level 2 tomorrow. I'm trying to alternate running days with shred days so I'm not doing too much!

Weds 18th April HEA: 21g Lf cheese, skimmed milk HEB: 35g porridge Porridge with summer fruits and bananas Apple Coconut rings (4) Tuna, veg and passata pasta with cheese Mullerlight Alpen light (3) Spinach and chicken curry with rice Orange with ff greek yogurt Choc eclair (1.5) 8.5

Definitely playing it safe after Saturday, will see what the scales say this week and go from there! X

Tuesday 17th April HEA: 2 x laughing cow light triangles, skimmed milk HEB: 35g porridge Porridge with summer fruits and bananas Tsp coffee mate (0.5) Orange Vegetable and Quorn couscous Apple Mullerlight Cocktail sausage (1.5) 2 x Ryvita crispbread (2) with laughing cow light and plum...

Am aching a little this morning in my thighs and shoulders but should loosen up once I'm at work! Gonna do a 5km run and day 3 of shred this evening when I get back from work. Chicken and spinach curry for tea and couscous with spicy veg for lunch :) The kids are having a jubilee style street...

Mushroom risotto was fantastic by the way, and oh loved it too. I think it might be one of my new favourite meals!

Om Nom Nom. Wouldn't say no! Hehe xx

I ADORED him when I was in my early teens after I saw Bend it Like Beckham! He was my heartthrob! Hehe xx

Well done on your 3 stone award :) I've never done green days so can't really help you there! maybe mix it up with red and green? Feeling loads better than earlier - did 30 min run and level 1 of 30ds and feel better for it. Have decided to stop 10km training as got bored and go back to...

Monday 16th April HEA: 20g Parmesan cheese, 1 x Laughing cow light triangle HEB: 35g porridge Porridge with summer fruits and banana Orange Vegetable noodles with sweet chilli sauce (1) Apple Mullerlight Tiny piece of birthday cake (3) Carrot and plum tomatoes Laughing cow light triangle...

Sort to hear that you and OH have had an argument, I know what it's like when there's a friend in the situation! Glad to hear that he's doing something about your lodger though! Good luck for wi, I'll keep my fingers crossed! Shellie, sorry to hear that you're down in the dumps and please don't...

Everyone certainly seems very active this morning! I've decided to do my exercise when I get home from work Around 4:30 as this is the time I would usually get the munchies. Running 6.5km and sound L1 of the shred tonight - really working hard to limit the damage I did on sat! I felt fine...

Yes, I normally would do. For instance I'll try and keep my syns below 10 each day to compensate but I won't be too worried if I have a few more.

Massive blowout on sat night so no food diary! Back on track this week for a maintain! Sunday 15th April HEA: 2 x laughing cow light, 27g LF cheese HEB: 4 x Ryvita Ryvita topped with laughing cow and apple Banana Passata and Quorn mince pasta with cheese and extra cheese (3) Mullerlight...

I have the book but lost the bloody disk! :(

Sorry to hear that you're in so much pain, must be terrible for DH not to be able to help you! Anything nice planned for today?

Fantastic :) I understand what you're saying and I know I probably haven't done as much damage as I thought. My concern is that I literally ate until I felt sick and I wasn't enjoying the food, and that's the kind of eating that made me big in the first place. I need to learn to have little...

I do a bit of weights but it was pretty tough going! Felt good though :)

I definitely know what you mean about wanting new clothes immediately, I think I have a problem!

Glad you had a good time :) I did level 1 30DS this morning and my arms are like jelly - putting on eyeliner was hilarious! Hope you've all got a lovely day planned, hopefully going shopping this afternoon :)

Thank you for the advice ladies, you're both right - I probably didn't have as much as I thought I did and if I have no syns tomorrow I'll just end up craving! 10 syns a day for the rest of the week it is :) that should be enough for a maintain. Hope everyone has had a good saturday! I'm gonna...

I have no willpower when it comes to food being set up in front of me. Was rather good and restrained for the first few hours and then lost it and well and truly pigged out, eating just because it was there. Really didn't enjoy it at all and now I feel like crap! I had already eaten before but...

And yes I guess you're right, that's what maintaining is about but it would be a different story if I hadn't already had a large dinner, but I have so I'd be eating just for eatings sake :/

I've been having some carrot sticks and ham, and a couple of liquor Chocs but tbh I've got over the initial OMG of the buffet and don't really fancy anything now, I'm really stuffed from my beef stew. Can always make room for some birthday cake though!

Argh! What I thought would be a few nibbles is actually cookies, pringles, cakes, trifle, quiche etc! I had a gorgeous dinner and am very full, must resist! There are a few slices of meat and veg sticks I might nibble on if I get hungry later on but I'm trying to stick by my motto of not eating...

Just picked up the 30DS for a fiver from tesco. No run scheduled for tomorrow so will give it a go, sounds like my cup of tea with it being only 20 mins and circuits - wont get bored!

That sounds like a plan :) I love swimming but my local pool adult swim is at 9:30 a night and always full of teenagers hanging around at the end of the lanes chatting to the life guards :( x

I keep meaning to look into the 30DS! I'm going for a 6.5km run before lunch :) I love how it sounds as if I'm actually going for a run when really I just pop into our garage! Your girly weekend sounds fantastic! I could do with one of those!

So it's 1/4 gain for me, brings me to 8 stone 5.75 lbs. more than happy with this after my collossal binge Saturday night! Will update with measurements later! Has anyone got plans for the weekend? It's my cousins 4th birthday party tonight so to avoid a repeat of last week, I'm going to eat...

Friday 13th April HEA: cheese HEB: 17g porridge, alpen light Porridge made with water, summer fruits and banana Alpen light Jacket potato with beans and cheese Grapes and Greek yogurt 2 werthers original (3) Fruit jelly (6) Chicken in black bean sauce with boiled rice (5) Apple Mullerlight 14

So sorry to hear you're having a tough time honey, and you're totally not a fraud - its easy to see why SW is not at the top of your priorities at the minute, completely understandable! 1.5 lbs loss is great, even if they are different scales they're not showing a gain so very promising...

I think it's great he's so supportive of you and even phoned to see how WI went! My OH doesn't even know when mine is! I think you're right - you expected a gain due to * week and bloating, and I agree with your DH I'm sure you'll have a good loss next week! Xx

Luckily OH bought me a dumbbell set for Xmas haha!

If its only 20 minutes I'm very interested! I get put off by long workout DVDs! I shall have a gander - be good for the days I don't have a run :)

Fantastic! :) what is this 30 day shred? X

Excellent news :) well done! X