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For me doing red, I was so delighted having to HEXb choices that I stuck firmly to toast / cracker bread and didn't really use them as part of my main meal. Simply for my personal taste though. Having done ee for a year the novelty of having double bread hasn't worn off even 2 weeks later! Good...

Just thought I'd pop in to say that I've been in the same boat as you, I put on (whispers) 8!! at Christmas and it took me the whole of Jan and half of Feb to lose it. By beginning of March I had at last start to lose a pound, 0.5 etc... Sorry, I know I'm getting boring, BUT... My consultant...

Oh wow! I'm pretty much same stats as you... I'm off to Primark this morning then; didn't even consider that I could get into their gear yet!!

I lost 4lb! Totally delighted as its been slow going the last couple of months. SOTW and got my 4&1/2 stone award. Am happy girl. Well done to the other losers! X

Well there you go. Been doing this for a year and I never knew that!

I love this - you know where you stand with him so you must be doing well!!!

Brilliant way of thinking about Shirleen... Made me smile ;-)

Hi Shoegirl, I am 4 stone down, 6 to go and like you I think it's best to treat each day as a mini goal. I also try not to think of the overall number of stones to go, but instead focus on reaching the next 1/2 stone and getting my shiny. It's feels great getting those little babies!!

I just went to McDonalds with my son and some friends and had a chicken salad! And only nicked 2 fries!! *polishes halo*. And you know what? It was really nice!!

As I understand it, sw recommend that you follow the 1/3 rule on every meal, however at least 2 meals a day must be superfree, but obviously the more superfree the better!

Not just me then! I can't believe my stomach has become so very sensitive to fat. Looks like low fat is here to stay for good whether I'm up for it or not!! PS you'd have needed a gas mask to stand within 20 feet of me yesterday and I was in the car with hubby for 3 hours... He must really...

2lb off for me too but I was weighed in the morning instead of at night so it's a bit of a dubious one! Have realised that I'm just having a few too many syns most days so my focus for this week is to get them down to 10 without fail. I will succeed!!!

Well at least we know we will never be able to go back to our old habits again! I'm going to be having some plain pasta and salad for my tea!!

So... I had a 2lb weight loss on Tuesday and straight away went on a 2 night break. We had massive sw friendly breakfasts that kept us going all day and we weren't really up for going to the restaurant in the evening. Sooooo... We stopped at the takeaway and I got some chicken (no skin) and...

Welcome ladies! Just wanted to say "Hello". Keep sticking to the plan, count your syns and best of all, come on here because it'll help keep your brain focused!! Good luck!

Yep, with you there... Plump is not a nice word in any way!!!

I can't weigh this Thursday evening because we're going away... My c has a class tomorrow morning which would mean a pretty guaranteed loss as I weigh a lot less in the morning, but I think I'm setting myself up for trouble the following week... Dilemma!!

I managed to get mine into a 22 from Evans a couple of months ago and was over the moon, then a few weeks later a 22 from Asda, £10!!! It's a great feeling when you can pick up stuff in the supermarket and I cant wait to move down to a 20!!

I can't wait to be called curvy as opposed to (in my head anyhow) just plain big or fat!! Curvy is only a dream right now! (but I'm sure when I get to curvy like you I will want to be known as slim!)

That's a good point from Donzstar. I too have told everyone I know that I'm doing sw and have told them to ask me each week how I'm doing, and also to not let me give up.... They have my authorization to bully me into going to class and keep on at me until I do! I find this is a great motivator...

Ok Hun, life gets in the way sometimes. Time to start again and get stuck into the plan. Get a meal plan for the week this morning. Look up the restaurant menu online and plan what you can eat. Get stocked up on fruit and veg if you need to. And you need to go to class. If you take a week off...

Also, frozen fruit is cheap and great in cereal and yogurts.

1/2 syn each!

Hi Hun, if you really wanna lose the weight then you're going to have to go for it and get some willpower. Plan plan plan is the best thing you can do. Write down all your meals in advance and stick to it! Bring lunches to work, and get in low syn snacks, so if you're craving something sweet...

1lb off for me. Feel like I'm a plodder but I've another 6 stone to go!! Gonna take loooong time :-(

I know I know! It prob doesn't make any difference but I've got a thing where nothing passes my lips between 3 and 7pm on a Thu. Probably a waste of time but there you go. But I do make sure I've had lots to drink before 3pm!!

I love this thread! Lmfao again! Unfortunately an elephants penis is not enough for me :-)

5 hours for me... No drinking after 3pm for me (stupid I know!!)

Lol! 17 Argos catalogues / or an elephant penis, however you wish to look at it! 17 stone! I wish!... Just another 6 to go :-(

Lmfao!

Every bald eagle is a bald eagle nearer to target!!

Don't worry, I'm happy to help you out with any spares you have ;-)

I can cross my legs! And kneel down changing my little man's nappy! And I can even stand up after!!

Unlike syns if you don't use your hex's then you can't carry them over. Use them or lose then! That said, I don't alwaaaays follow this rule!!

My C does say that you should use 10 every day, because then as you approach target, if you're struggling to lose those last few pounds, you have something to cut back on. I've got over 4 stone off having 15 a day so the plan, inc syns, does work x

Me tooooooo!

Brilliant! Well done.

If you're a costco member they're around the £100 mark too.

I never parboil and love how they turn out. I do use some oil though I have to say.

I think that there isn't just one way to suit everyone in terms of motivation. As for me, I absolutely love class and have made some great friends. Having to weigh in each week is a big thing to keep me on the straight and narrow. I know that for me it would be too easy to have the odd week off...

This is ace!!! I'm loving that I've lost around about an elephant's penis!!!!

You and me are the same, my losing is taking forever! 4 stones in 10 months, loads of people do that in 4 months on here! But... It's a marathon not a sprint, unfortunately! Well done for 4lb off, that's ace! Hope I do as well tonight!!

Hi Everyone, Apologies if this has been quoted before but last week in class we were focusing on what weight actually looks and feels like, and my C demonstrated that 1stone is equivalent to 4 Argos books. Go now and pick your's up to feel how heavy it is! Would you want to be carrying these...

Well there you go! My C claims the 48hour fat thing every week!

Jez, I had mushy peas for the first time in about 20 years thanks to you... Yum yum!!

Ladies who think you have put on weight, please please go. If you don't, you run the risk of continuing any bad habits you've picked up and 1 bad week can run into 2 etc etc. Best face it and move on. After my hols I had put on 5 and was mortified - for about 10 mins, and then the image therapy...

That's interesting Shirleen, my consultant says its 48 hours, therefore if you're going to binge, 2 days before weigh in is the worst day! Strange how different people think different things!!

I love love love my class, the consultant and the lovely ladies. It might sound sad but it's one of my fav times of the week!!

To be able to get life insurance. This is a truly horrible one I know but a year ago I couldn't get insurance because I was too big :-( It was so frightening for me and hubby. 4 stones lighter and a net search tells me I can get insurance without an astronomical rate in about 1 stones time. I...

I have the bubba already but am with you on the roller coasters! Still terrified that I'll get stuck!!

Well, a similar supermarket ready meal runs from around 8 to 18 syns so I'd go for somewhere in the middle. My fav meal ever that is!!

I'm with Sweet Pink on this. I've been struggling with my losses for the last few weeks and so this week I've piled my plates high (still using the 1/3 rule) and its really helped my syns cravings afterwards. That said, I really think that it's a good idea to drink between mouthfulls so I'm...

Lucky you going for lunch! I'd be going for one of the risottos, starter size to start with and ask them to hold the parmesan. Then the chilli prawn linguine. Avoid the sharing platters and order a side salad, no dressing for a perfect ee meal!

I have to say I love the syns app, I find it really useful and really does the job.

That's amazing Mrs Big B... Totally inspirational! I'm climbing down from the 40's to the 30's so I am in awe of your achievement!!

And you'll prove it by slipping into the seat with loads of space to spare!!

Chicken chow mein is a great choice too, and really filling. Make sure you enjoy it though!

Re beans, your responses are making me chuckle! I'm halfway in the middle, hate the look and smell and idea if them but when they are on my plate, I do like them! Then the next day I'll go back to not liking them again... Nowt so queer as folk!

You're an inspiration to us all Coljack.

Every loss is weight you'll never see again! If youre exercising, make sure your fluids are upped to compensate, that really helps me. And maybe read your book again and look out for speed foods, as by the sounds of it a good loss in one week would get you going again. Good luck!!

Do this - get a photo out of you before you started the journey and stick it on the mirror. You'll see the difference clearly then. Really well done on your loss x

She refills the jar on a Friday morning (we get weighed on a Thursday) and then takes out the marbles through till Thursday. You can't carry any over to the new week though, use them or lose them ;-)

Or another idea is if you roast some veg it's quite tasty and can work as a salad replacement when cold, maybe with couscous or rice.

One of the girls at my group puts 105 marbles in a jar on the first day of the week (after weigh in) and then each time she uses a syn, she takes a marble out of the jar, she puts it in an empty one. That way she can see exactly how much she's used and how many are left. Works a treat...

1/2lb off for me! Ridiculous when you think I have another 6 stone to lose :-( But food plan completed for the next week, and shopping done, so I expect a BIG loss next week... Wish me luck!!!

Can't wait for tonight! I love my class. Only problem is I have a bit of a biscuit thing going on at the moment :-(

Mine's not so healthy (but still free!) - I can't get enough of Very Low Fat Supernoodles!!! A winner for me!!!

As I understand it, you will lose weight faster if you limit bananas and grapes as although these are free, they are higher in sugar / density than other fruits, so you if you are struggling to lose weight then it would be advisable to switch to a superfree fruit. That said, if you're hungry...

Well... They do taste just a teeny bit processed..., but I like them! And when you're really hungry they hit the spot quickly to stop you reaching for the biscuits. Let me know what you think!!

Thanks for your insight Scandude! I'm wii fitting a couple of times a week, Zumba DVD-ing, cycling etc... And this evening, for the first time in years I moisturised my tummy and my bingo wings. I've never seen the point before! I'm ready to see some skin but as others have said its much more...

Yes perfect for a night in, along with some seafood sticks.

They're super free, and always have a place in my salad!!

I've found that roasting veg like peppers, onions, courgettes are quick to cook and add a bit of interest to the meal. I agree with the others, you need to push in as much super free as you can. It definitely works, and if you add in tonnes of water I think you'll find that helps too x

Sorry Jayjay, can't help you with that one, I don't know x

I know the skin needs to come off before its eaten but my c says that it's still not syn free as the fat has been dripping on it constantly through the cooking process much more than if you just roasted it, hence the 8syns thing... Although if it's working for you then cant argue with that!!!

You'll like ocado better than sains then as their slots are 1/2 hourly till 11pm!! You won't have to do anything to see the price match, it shows on screen as you're ordering each brand. Non branded foods aren't matched though but I'm not sure they are in any supermarket, could be wrong though...

Do you know what, I think you should be proud of yourself for stopping at 4 biscuits and getting on here. I too, have a tendency to binge, but for no obvious reason. I do it so fast I can't even taste the stuff. So I've put a couple of hideous fat pics of myself up on the fridge and the treats...

Hi Sparkle, I sometimes have whole packets of pasta n sauce and most flavours are syn free (check online which are not). As it goes, I only have them in an emergency cos I'm not fond of them but if you're short of time then they could be a good alternative to a jacket potato, but of course as...

Just another thought re online shopping. I might be teaching you to suck eggs but I have a couple of online strategies which might be of use. Ocado is good IMO because if you're prepared to take in your shopping at 10pm then the delivery is often free. It's price matched to tesco so the value...

Oh thanks, I'm gonna have a look at those pics. Oh, and by the way Fairy, I've never been called an inspiration before - does that count as a nsv??! #tearsineyes X

Hi again, I agree with Rachel about the salad bowl thing. I always have tomatoes and cucumber in my fridge and pickled onions and beetroot in my cupboard. Now I know it's a bit boring but it's a really quick way to veg up your meal and they're physically big so they do cover your plate easily...

Hi Jayjay! I love ee and have lost 4 st on it so far. I have sympathy for you, I started sw when my son was a year old so I understand how busy you are. Hopefully going to your class will give you a pleasant few mins to yourself, it did for me! With ee, even if you just do meat and 2 veg, it's...

As I understand it, the problem comes from the rotisserie action where fat from the chickens cooking drops onto those below it constantly, so they're not cooked without fat. My consultant told us it's something like 8 syns per 28gms, if I recall correctly. Shame isn't it!!

Hi there, I've found better losses in the last few weeks when I've drunk a couple of cups of green tea a day. Might be worth a try x

Thanks everyone! So cream and exercise for me to minimize my many years of damage. I'll let you know how I get on!!

Oh yes, absolutely, I'm happy to have saggy skin if it means no flab! I should have said that in the first place. I understand that a lot depends on individual circumstances, and that the programmes are extremes, but I was just wondering what people's real experiences are, and whether there's...

Hello Ladies, Can I join? I started at 22st8lb and have lost 4 stones since last March, but it feels very slow and that I have still a mountain still to shift. Would love to join in to get support from people in a similar boat! Websie xx

Hello everyone. I was wondering whether I can have your thoughts on (ahem) saggy flesh. I have a total of 11 stone to lose and have lost 4 so far... With me having such a lot to lose and bearing in mind I have aaaaalways been big, I was wondering whether anyone in a similar situation but who...

Phenomal pics, what an inspiration you are!

Hello, I just wanted to say I have been just looking around the threads and came across your photos - you look fab! I was a little heavier than you when I started in March and still hanging around at 4st - you've motivated me to get another 2 off by easter... I wanna wear size 14 too...

It's really nice to meet people in the same boat! I thought it was only me in the 10+ category! I need to lose 11, so far have done 2.5 stones. It is a journey isn't it, I think we have to take each as it comes, each meal in fact! Keep going everyone, let's do it together, step by step xx

I'm with Glasgow girl, it's one of those meals where you cant quite believe you're on a diet! Otherwise I'm a traditionalist, cheese and tomato for me!

You'll do great! 6lb is nothing compared with what you've achieved so far xx

Hello from me! I've been sw-ing for 3 months and the support on here has been invaluable. Look forward to hearing your success story xx

My Thursday wi this week was this morning cos I'm off on hols tomorrow. Very chuffed with myself cos I lost 3.5lb in 5 days!! Hols might well reverse some of that though!!

Great idea to buy next size down trousers from eBay Katoof, I'll be doing that too! My todays nsv was telling my hubbie about my 3.5lb loss this morning. He said he thought I'd lost a bit round the middle this week! It's nice when the people who live with you notice isn't it, I always think it's...

I just wanted to say, I've done both plans and would never ever ever do anything other than sw now. The freedom to eat free food and not worrying about having to count points is frankly perfect for me, and I'm finding it so easy to stick to. As others have said, there's nothing to stop you...

2lb off for me, got my 2 stone shiny! That means I have now lost the weight of my toddler and he feels heeeeaaavvy!!! I feel really pleased :-)

I wanna get back into my wedding day basque. Best night ever, that was ;-)

Hi Everyone, I'm at wi at 7pm and crossing my fingers for at least 1.5 lbs, which would take me to 2 stones (or as I like to think of it, the weight of my toddler!!) Wish me luck!!!

(red face) I'm about 6 stones heavier... That said it was 8 stones heavier 3 months ago :-)

Hi All, I haven't joined in the conversation for a while, but tonight I hopefully will get my 2 stone shiny. My nsv today is that when I was walking to the car holding on to my toddlers hand, I had to use the other hand to catch my knickers which were dropping to my knees ;-) Might need to go to...

Hello Everyone, really pleased, I lost 5 pounds, but this is partly cos I had a tummy bug which meant I didn't eat at all for a day. Still pleased though, just 1lb to go till my 1 stone award... would have loved to get it tonight but next week I hope!! Hope everyone having a good evening :-)

Wow! It's my third week too, wi tomorrow, hope I can match your 1 stone loss! Well done, you should be delighted with yourself. X

Hi Slimson, I'm a new starter, this is my 3rd week and SW is fab, as well as this forum. I'm terms of your shopping basket, essentials in mine (for emergency snacks if you're out and about) are, ready prepared fruit, mullerlights (I could not live without these), alpen light bars and the bars...

You must be very happy. A good loss really gives you a boost doesn't it!

Hi All, after baby having the sick bug, surprise surprise I got it too! Should be up for a good wi tomorrow night then!! (every cloud and all that!) Hope you're all having a good week. X

Oh Tippex you made me smile regarding the getting everything ready the night before! I have to do that too for my 2 boys, my baby doesn't take kindly to me running off to get his clothes from upstairs and getting the breakfast going - it's a right pain isn't it! As for the food, you're...

That's the spirit!

Hi Tippex, One thing I have found useful is to write all of my plans on the SW food diary ready for the next weigh in class, it makes it easier for me to know what I'm having for every single meal. Also I keep a list of "emergency" snacks on the fridge so that if I come in and can't wait for the...

Hi Andilou, I just wanted to say I feel for you and hope you can hang in there. Best thing you can do is get back to class this week; I didn't when I got demotivated about 5 years ago and now I have an extra 5 stone to lose as a result :-( You CAN do it, we all can. Xx

Hi Gemmalina, I'm in the same boat! My wee man (16 months) has been sick all day, gone to bed with a very empty tummy. I haven't taken him to the docs yet as it's the first day of the bug but I know what you mean about how it can interrupt the diet. I had a chicken defrosting when he started...

Hello everybody, can I join? Sounds like you're all doing brilliantly. As for me, really pleased. 2 weeks in, 4lb off, 8 in total so got 1/2 stone and slimmer of the week. I am smiley!! Good luck to others who haven't logged their weigh in yet xx

Wow! Now that's inspiration! You look amazing - and I bet you feel amazing too!

Hi all you lovely slimmers. I just found this site and love it so I was hoping to be part of it all! I'm in my late 30's and have 10 stone to lose...and that's the first time I've said that... I can't understand how I got here and didn't deal with this earlier in my life. Anyway, I joined SW 2...