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  1. large_lump

    Wheres the cheesy pasta? :(

    It's been discontinued as they're bringing out a 4 cheese pasta instead x
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    Water water!

    Yes!! This is so me. I survived on a lot less fluid than I'm drinking now and never felt as thirsty as I have done since starting slim and save!
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    Feeling sick anyone ???

    I haven't heard of many people being sick on vlcd's but... My friend tried doing Cambridge diet and at day 5 started feeling really rotten and was vomiting. She spoke to her consultant and went to the doctor, both advised her these diets aren't for everyone and it probably doesn't suit her...
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    Calories and ketosis

    Hi! From my knowledge it's just carbs you need to worry about, I've been told not to stress too much over calories. Drinks wise, if you don't drink coke then it's only water you can have (unless you fancy a tea or coffee with your dinner!) Enjoy your meal out :)
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    What have you lost???

    I've lost 1lb short of an elephants privates! That's a pretty hefty private area?! Lol
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    Binge eating :-/

    Funny how different things work for different people! I can't imagine coming off plan too often would work for me to be fair but I think once in a blue moon I can do :) I have a holiday in October so will be off plan for that and hopefully I can get back on ok after such a long break! Hope...
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    Binge eating :-/

    Somehow managed to get away with only going 0.75lb! Perfectly happy with that, was expecting a lot more! Been on track since Saturday so that probably helps! Back on my way now :)
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    Binge eating :-/

    Good luck getting started on Wednesday spanglymum! Luckily Saturday I got back on it fine (apart a killer headache) and have stuck to plan. I think I'm fine if I've got no social plans but if I know I'm coming off I go all out! No plans until October so far that mean I'll have to come off so...
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    Binge eating :-/

    I think that's exactly me. I know I can't have it on plan so cram in everything 'naughty' while I'm off plan. Silly as I didn't even enjoy half of it and now I'll be facing a gain on Wednesday! Serves me right I guess!
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    Binge eating :-/

    Hi all. So I made a decision to come off plan for a night out drinking tomorrow night and a date last night (which really wasn't worth coming off plan for!). I accepted this but planned to be as good as possible, well that's completely gone out the window and its turned into a binge! I KNOW I'll...
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    Can i have raw carrots?

    In pretty sure I read on the forum that you can't have carrots on simplicity, hopefully someone will confirm this 100% for you though x
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    Help please!

    Ok, found the answer to question 2! Full list of foods is on the meal planner/weight tracker site. There's so much more you can eat than I thought! So all that's left is are we allowed to snack?? I've got about 6 stone to lose unfortunately!
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    Help please!

    Hi guys. My packs are turning up tomorrow so starting on Wednesday. I thought I had it all figured out but the more I read the forums on the website the more confused I get! :( I'll be doing the lifestyle plan and wondered if anyone is willing to give me some pointers? I can't find what I'm...
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    16's to 15's anyone??

    Wow well done!!! That's amazing! Really wish I could get my bum in gear! Good luck for next week! X
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    16's to 15's anyone??

    My weight is moving again! 16.8 1/2 today. Still slightly half hearted but hopefully the nice weather that we have the scales going down is enough to get me motivated again. Hope everyone else is doing ok :) x
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    16's to 15's anyone??

    How's everyone getting on? It was my birthday weekend so haven't weighed today. But today so far so good! Exercise is carrying on this week. I've roped 2 friends into running with me so hopefully between us we'll keep it up!
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    16's to 15's anyone??

    Well done!! That's amazing :) x
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    16's to 15's anyone??

    Yea I quite like the c25k. It gets hard but my fitness was appalling last year. I repeated weeks when I did it last time which was fine, you know if you're not ready to move on! Good luck with your night out! All I'd say is don't expect yourself to fail on Thursday ( I know the morning after...
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    yo yo yo yo yo yo dieter

    Wow you sound like me! Due to go to my first stop smoking meeting on Monday but I'm going to move mine back. I'm soooo not in the diet zone atm and I really want that so much right now I need to try and get that sorted. Smoking can wait a few weeks for me! And I started c25k tonight!! I did it...
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    16's to 15's anyone??

    Ah you're so close! It's so frustrating isn't it! I just don't understand why I'm doing it! Just went out for a run though. Day one of couch to 5k so not lots but feel good for it. I do martial arts and have that tomorrow and then a run again on Thursday. Hoping if I pick up on the exercise it...
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    16's to 15's anyone??

    Aggggghhhh! Help me girls! I can't stop eating :( I want to get into the 15's but I'm eating everything in sight for the last week! And it's my birthday on Friday :( up to 16.9 so not too horrendous but it's going in the wrong direction! Help!!
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    16's to 15's anyone??

    Yay! Well done Linz :)
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    16's to 15's anyone??

    I lost 3.25lb this morning taking me to 16.7 1/4lb! Which means I got my 5%! Need to have a 100% week, I seem to be having at least one bad day a week recently and I don't want that! Quicker I can get to the 15's the better!
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    16's to 15's anyone??

    I feel like getting out of the 16's will be a life long battle! Why are there so many lbs in a stone?! Lol Don't worry about your gain, I'm sure you'll have a big loss next week :) I'm not an exercise fan either, I'd love to be a runner though as random as that is. It's just sooo much hard...
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    16's to 15's anyone??

    Sp means sneaky peek! I jumped on the scales too early! So I gained 1.5lb today. Probably has a lot to do with the 3 takeaways I had from Friday to Sunday! I enjoyed it though and am back on it now :) not thrown me off so it's all good :) glad to see everyone is back on it with me! :) x
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    16's to 15's anyone??

    ... So I had a bit of a binge yesterday :-/ brought on by a sp that said I'd lost nothing all week! Ugh. Sp's don't Normally have that effect on me. Oh well. Been and gone now! I also had start weight similar to you guys! I was 19.5 1/2 this time last year! Lost 2 stone calorie counting Until...
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    16's to 15's anyone??

    Well done on stopping smoking!! I haven't tried that yet :-/ was thinking of waiting another few weeks/month till I'm well in the swing of ww then tackle the smoking! Even if you do gain at least you won't be a smoker anymore! And it's only one week of gaining. I used lollipops when I have up...
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    16's to 15's anyone??

    Yay! I have friends! Haha well done on your loss :) have a fab time at Disneyland too! This week is going good for me so far. It helps that I have a cold so not hugely hungry. Also friend wants a takeaway pizza on Friday so saving all my weeklies for that! Only tomorrow to have to get...
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    16's to 15's anyone??

    ...I'll keep posting in the hope of finding some new friends in the 16's! Lol Wi today and down to 16.9. Yay! Once I'm at 16.5.5 I'd of lost 3 stone! (2 from last year and calorie counting) exciting!! Anyone else in the 16's?!?!
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    Saturated fat?!

    Hi! You use the fat, not saturates :)
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    16's to 15's anyone??

    Hi all! Lost 2.25lb this morning so now 16.11 1/4! Happy now I'm more comfortably in the 16's! Also surprising considering all that party food last week! How's everyone else getting on? Liv x
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    16's to 15's anyone??

    Hi all! I weighed in on Monday at 16st 13.5lb! So im only just with you guys.. But I'm with you all the same! Had too much party food yesterday (I'm a nanny and it was the child's birthday) so trying to do some damage limitation. I'm still within my weeklies though so that's the main thing...
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    17's into 16's

    Hi all! Doesn't look like there's many people in this category but I'm hoping bumping it back up will bring some people out of the woodwork?! I started today at 17st 5.5, hopefully if this time goes as well as all the others I'll be into the 16's within 1 or 2 weeks. I'm doing it online so...
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    16st something to 15st something

    Wow ninabeans! How did you drop so much so quickly?! I should be with you guys next week. I have a cold so no appetite, always a plus! X
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    16st something to 15st something

    Not quite but I'm not far off! I was down to 16.12 but got a bit naughty so hopefully in a week or 2 I'll be able to join you! X
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    Six Months to Christmas Challenge

    I've been really slacking with this whole diet thing, partly because i always struggle breaking into the next stone down and partly because I've been too slack! but I'm finally back losing again.. I've got some catching up to do! X ~Laura~ - 28lbs (0lbs lost, 28lbs to go) Ashna - 35lbs (4lbs...
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    CarlyLanky140 - 2 Stone 0lb down - 9 Stone 1lb left!

    How you getting on Carly? Xx
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    CarlyLanky140 - 2 Stone 0lb down - 9 Stone 1lb left!

    Woop! Well done!! Glad to see your hard work paid off! X
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    Six Months to Christmas Challenge

    Ah sorry! X x
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    Six Months to Christmas Challenge

    ~Laura~ - 28lbs (0lbs lost, 28lbs to go) Babana - 19lbs (10lbs lost, 9lbs to go) Baby_Cakes - 42lbs (0lbs lost, 42lbs to go) Betterforever - 23lbs (2lbs lost, 21lbs to go) Carrie1980. - 31lbs (2lbs lost, 29lbs to go) Carrieblue - 56lbs ( 4.4lbs lost, 51.6lbs to go) Cas3 - 25lbs (5lbs lost, 20lbs...
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    CarlyLanky140 - 2 Stone 0lb down - 9 Stone 1lb left!

    Don't feel guilty about the gym. Like you say you walked to and from work which is good! Good on you for counting when you're off plan too! Im sometimes too scared to even begin adding it up! Xx
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    CarlyLanky140 - 2 Stone 0lb down - 9 Stone 1lb left!

    Good on you :) I haven't been very good recently but have managed to hover around the same weight thankfully. Back to the gym for me too today, I have the week off so I can throw some time at it. Good to see you back! Hope ww goes ok :) xx
  43. large_lump

    I NEED TO GET BACK ON IT!!!!

    I'm in a very similar boat.. I've gained and lost the same few lbs, partly because I can't find my motivation and partly because it seems to slow at each stone bracket which is where I am now and i get fed up! Planning on picking up my exercise again as have a week off work this week in the hope...
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    Six Months to Christmas Challenge

    Morgenmuffel - 56lbs (3lbs lost, 53lbs to go) Conlou. - 23lbs (4lbs lost, 19lbs to go) Carrie1980. - 31lbs (2lbs lost, 29lbs to go) Betterforever - 23lbs (2lbs lost, 21lbs to go) Chestergal - 56lbs (0lbs lost, 56lbs to go) Toni007 - 52lbs (4lbs lost, 48lbs to go) Babana - 19lbs (5lbs lost, 14lbs...
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    Six Months to Christmas Challenge

    Thank you! I'd be happy to get into the 15's tbh as its been a long time since I've been there! But thought if I aim high it might make me push myself a bit more! Worth a try lol over all I'm going for 11 stone and then I'll go from there. X
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    Six Months to Christmas Challenge

    Can I join? Better late than never hey! I want to aim for 42lb by Christmas. After a holiday of buffet food I'm up to 17.7 again. Ugh. Good luck everyone! Morgenmuffel - 56lbs (3lbs lost, 53lbs to go) Conlou. - 23lbs (3lbs lost, 20lbs to go) Carrie1980. - 31lbs (2lbs lost, 29lbs to go)...
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    CarlyLanky140 - 2 Stone 0lb down - 9 Stone 1lb left!

    Lol I love it. Was perfect for how I was feeling when I signed up to this site! Might print it off and put it on the fridge lol
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    CarlyLanky140 - 2 Stone 0lb down - 9 Stone 1lb left!

    Hi Carly how you doing today?? I was really good yesterday. Today I'm about 100 cals over but hoping I burnt some of that off running around a soft play with the boy I look after! Lol You can call me liv/livi btw.. I realise lots of people don't like large lump! X
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    Newbie here! Lifetime dieter though!!!

    Ah that makes sense. I guess for me it's just good to see my hard work paying off. Also on the flip side if I've had a bad day or 2 my weighing reins it in. If I weighed every week instead then I'd have a bad week instead of a few days if that makes sense. Funny how it's different for everyone...
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    Diet to lose repulsion

    Noooo! Don't do it! Stick at it and im sure it will come off. I weighed 4lb lighter this morning than I did last night so take it with a pinch of salt xx
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    Newbie here! Lifetime dieter though!!!

    Day 17?! How can you go so long without weighing! I'd be going crazy! Lol I'm daily :-/ it works for me though although I think after my holiday I'll try and make it every other day, wean myself off and see how i get on. Hope your weigh in goes ok! I'm sure it'll be great :) Yesterday went very...
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    before and after section

    Yes I'd love this! I like to look at the one on the main forum but not many new people add to it
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    Newbie here! Lifetime dieter though!!!

    Yes the nibbles get me too! I'm not doing so good :( yes I'm having my ww meals but in pigging out in between! I hate it and don't know why as im not hungry! Let's hope today is better!
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    CarlyLanky140 - 2 Stone 0lb down - 9 Stone 1lb left!

    I'm calorie counting. Have done ww and sw in the past but this is working for me at the mo. it had been going really well! I've lost 2 stone (was afew lbs more but have gained 3 back :-/) so right now I'm 17.5 just for some reason I'm letting a few more naughty days creep in and I don't like...
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    CarlyLanky140 - 2 Stone 0lb down - 9 Stone 1lb left!

    Hi Carly! Just wanted to pop and say hi! I've been on the site forever but normally just lurk.. Thought now was the time to start talking to people! I've got a bit over 6 stone to lose but I'm going to see when I get there if I want to lose more. Well done on your loss! You must be over the...
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    Newbie here! Lifetime dieter though!!!

    Haha. You can call me liv or livi if you prefer!
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    Just want to be happy

    Well done on the 7lb loss! That's brilliant! I know how you mean about the rides. I nanny and took the kids to legoland the other week and was so worried I'd be too big (I'm 17.3) but managed fine. But like you I still spent the whole day worrying, if only I hadn't let myself get so big...
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    Newbie here! Lifetime dieter though!!!

    No roasties?! You deserve a medal! Lol I had Chinese :-/ dads favourite so I kinda had to! Lol Ah well, I enjoyed it. It's just lucky I like ready meals too!
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    Newbie here! Lifetime dieter though!!!

    Don't worry lis.. My weekend has been horrendous! Have a freezer full of ww ready meals for this week to help me get back some focus ( and to lose as much as poss before holiday on sat! Lol)
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    Diet to lose repulsion

    Well done livi! That's a lot of cms to lose! You must feel amazing :) keep it up :) xx
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    Advice for a newbie!

    Thanks for your reply. I assumed it would work out less calories a day than that, might as well stick to cc then as I'm on 1400 with that. I agree with the cutting out bread. I eat very little now, mainly as its not worth the cals and my stomach doesn't stick out half as much as it used to...
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    Advice for a newbie!

    Hi all. So I'm calorie counting at the mo and I love it. I've lost over 2 stone on it and it's going well. My problem is I still have 6 stone to lose! Im 17.3 now (probs more after this weekend!) and was thinking if I can speed things up just to get into the 15's, so just over a stone, it will...
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    Diet to lose repulsion

    I found you! :) glad to see you're doing well. Well done on the walking, that's a big improvement from your first time! Look forward to hearing How you're getting on :) x
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    24yr old with 1 stone to lose (ten times!)

    Hi livi! I'm another 24 yr old livi! I'm calorie counting, currently down to 17.3 but my very heaviest was 19.7. Really want to pig out today but I go on holiday next Saturday so want to be as good as I can up until then! Good luck! I'm sure you'll do great.. What with being a livi and a that...
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    aeroplane worry!

    Thanks everyone. Hopefully I'll be ok then! Don't worry starlight, I'll ask if I need one! Just wanted to be prepared!
  66. large_lump

    What's for tea tonight?

    Admirals pie and veg. 338cals! Lazy but soo yum! X
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    aeroplane worry!

    hi guys! I fly to Rhodes in 2 weeks and have decided now to panic about fitting in the seat on the flight!! I haven't flown for years and can't remember what my size was back then. Can anyone give me a rough idea of dress size/weight where you weren't having to ask for an extension belt? Im a...
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    No wonder I've gotten fat...

    Sounds like me! I can't even begin to imagine how many cals I used to eat! I'd have takeaway regularly, eat share size bags of chocolate to myself, gallons of butter melted onto hot, part baked baguettes with loads of cheese. Tasted amazing but I'm paying for it now funnily enough! But I'm not...
  69. large_lump

    Non-Scale Victories

    I agree! Reading this thread makes me so happy! It's those little things that we sometimes don't even acknowledge that mean so much :)
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    Sizzling Summer Challenge

    Iwant2beasize12: 38 (2lbs lost, 36lbs to go) Babybelle: 9lbs (2.8lbs lost, 5.5lbs to go) betterforever: 14lbs (6lbs lost, 8lbs to go) Mellymoo: 25lbs (26lbs lost, -1lbs to go!)- GOAL COMPLETED!! Katiepillow:28lbs (6lbs lost, 22lbs to go!) Tiamaria: 14lbs (15lbs lost, -1lbs to go!) Sunnyrae 9lbs...
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    2pm - 4pm...

    It could be a sugar dip? Try eating something slow release for breakfast or lunch. I used to spend all afternoon fighting to stay awake then I changed to porridge for breakfast and it's made a massive difference to me! x
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    Non-Scale Victories

    Thanks all! I am calorie counting on mfp too it's just I'd always been a but anti exercise! Lol feel like both are falling into place now though :)
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    Non-Scale Victories

    mine are more exercise related but all the same! My first one is I started martial arts a month ago and I have my first grading tomorrow eek!! I've wanted to do it for a while but never had the confidence. secondly I ran on a treadmill for 6 continuous minutes! which probably sounds like nothing...
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    Sizzling Summer Challenge

    Iwant2beasize12: 38 (2lbs lost, 36lbs to go) Babybelle: 9lbs (2.8lbs lost, 5.5lbs to go) betterforever: 14lbs (6lbs lost, 8lbs to go) Mellymoo: 25lbs (26lbs lost, -1lbs to go!)- GOAL COMPLETED!! Katiepillow:28lbs (6lbs lost, 22lbs to go!) Tiamaria: 14lbs (13lbs lost, 1lbs to go!) Sunnyrae 9lbs...
  75. large_lump

    Whats for breakfast???

    I had porridge for breakfast today. Have noticed a massive difference in my energy levels since I started eating porridge!
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    alan carr easyway to stop smoking

    6 weeks today! I had to look back to see when I stopped as I don't even think about it/keep track anymore!
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    What is/was for lunch???

    Sounds revolting but low fat condensed chicken soup and a slice of bread and butter. 272 cals. LOVE condensed soup for some reason :-/
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    Sizzling Summer Challenge

    Iwant2beasize12: 38 (2lbs lost, 36lbs to go) Babybelle: 9lbs (2.8lbs lost, 5.5lbs to go) betterforever: 14lbs (4.5lbs lost, 9.5lbs to go) Mellymoo: 25lbs (20lbs lost, 5lbs to go!) Katiepillow:28lbs (6lbs lost, 22lbs to go!) Tiamaria: 14lbs (12lbs lost, 2lbs to go!) Sunnyrae 9lbs (3lbs lost, 6lbs...
  79. large_lump

    What is/was for lunch???

    Oo I had 2 warburton thins and some low fat mushroom soup! Yum!
  80. large_lump

    Calorie help please!

    Thanks! Might be easier to just pass as she's cooking for a few. Thanks for the help! X
  81. large_lump

    Calorie help please!

    Hi all. Was wondering if someone could help me.. I don't know how to work out how many calories to add to something that's been fried? A lovely lady is cooking me a Slovak potato dish but it's fried!! Can work out cals for ingredients but how much do I add for the fact it's cooked in oil...
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    allen carr

    I know what you mean, I was excited too! Scared I couldn't do it tho but by the time I got to the end I was fine!! It will be 4 weeks on wednesday since i stopped which is nothing compared to some people on here but I honestly have no desire for a cigarette! I think the book is great and...
  83. large_lump

    allen carr

    Oh bless you! You're allowed to go to sleep! Doesn't have to be done in one sitting! Took me around a week I think x
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    Anyone out there do martial arts?

    Hi all. I started martial arts last week and loved it so am signing up! But I have a massive fear that im too fat to fit in the uniform! This might sound silly but I'm so scared about it as I'm a size 20 ish and the uniforms sizings don't make any sense to me! Can anyone reassure me or explain...
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    Couch to 5k in 9 weeks

    Damn you 5 minute run!! I can do the 3 and 4 min runs but when it comes to the 5 min run at the end I can't do it! Maybe all in my head, maybe doing too much in the gym before my run (treadmill is last as I go beetroot colour on it!) but it's beating me and I don't like it!!! Humph! Ah well...
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    Couch to 5k in 9 weeks

    Hi all! Just did week 4 day 1 today.. Kind of! I get the impression that alot of us are using different versions of c25k but my week for is 3, 4 and 5 min runs with 2 min walks in between. I completed it all but had to pause half way through my 5 min run and walk off a stitch.. The whole run was...
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    Thank goodness for my stop smoking buddy

    Well done! 12 weeks is amazing! Are you still finding it hard? Or is it because your friend found it hard at this point last time that you say it's a hard time atm? I'm only on week 2 myself, I stopped with the Allen Carr book and so far so good. Anyway, WELL DONE! Keep going, you're doing...
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    Couch to 5k in 9 weeks

    Hi all! Wondering if I can join you? I did week 3 day 2 yesterday.. Am doing it on a treadmill atm so it's a bit easier for me but i do plan to get out on the roads before the 9 weeks is up! X
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    feeling glum :(

    Thanks guys. Was just feeling very sorry for myself yesterday but a good nights sleep has helped me realise I was being ridiculous. It's not the end of the world eh? Been super good today too! Lesson learnt! My brother said fat people want to keep you fat.. I think this is so true!
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    feeling glum :(

    Sorry for the depressing thread on a friday night but I just need to be annoyed at myself out loud! So I weigh in on a Wednesday and I lost nothing this week despite sticking to my cals and upping my exercise. I can see from trawling through these pages its probably due to the exercise and it...
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    alan carr easyway to stop smoking

    Day 9 and still going strong! Actually have no desire for a cigarette so all good still! X
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    Sizzling Summer Challenge

    Haven't budged even 0.5lb this week!! Highly infuriating as u upped my exercise. If it doesn't catch up next week I'll be having words!
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    Sizzling Summer Challenge

    Well done mellymoo! That's fantastic :) X
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    alan carr easyway to stop smoking

    Yes still not smoking! 4th full day today! Not struggling with the diet either! Day one I ate too much but have been fine since! Feeling very positive :) x
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    From the 17's to 16's challenge ..

    Good luck! I've only just got into the 17's by half a pound so a little while before I get into the 16's. Can't wait though! I also think we should have the stone bracket things like the sw forum does, I loved that when I was over there! Keep us updated on how you're getting on. Hopefully I...
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    alan carr easyway to stop smoking

    Thanks! Today's been the second full day without a cigarette! It's gone quite well so far, not really struggled, just had a few moments of thinking I wanted one, nothing bad though. Although about 10 mins ago thought I missed it and wanted one, Allen warned me about this though so I'm ok! Lol I...
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    Sizzling Summer Challenge

    Iwant2beasize12: 38 (2lbs lost, 36lbs to go) Babybelle: 9lbs (1.5lbs lost, 6.5lbs to go) betterforever: 20lbs (4lbs lost, 16lbs to go) Mellymoo: 25lbs (5lbs lost, 20lbs to go!) Katiepillow:28lbs (6lbs lost, 22lbs to go!) Tiamaria: 14lbs (7lbs lost, 7lbs to go!) Sunnyrae 9lbs (3lbs lost, 6lbs to...
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    alan carr easyway to stop smoking

    I finished this book about an hour ago and I'm feeling positive! (I know it's not been long but do feel like this is it!) I love the way he makes you see it for what it really is. I'll update on my progress as time passes :) x
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    What is/was for lunch???

    That sounds... Interesting! Lol! I've never tried cottage cheese, I assume I don't like it!!
  100. large_lump

    Feeling stuffed?

    Thanks everyone. I'd had a really bad few days of where I wanted to eat everything in sight as I wasn't stuffed after my meals. Which is crazy as it makes you feel awful! Hopefully won't take much longer to adjust! X
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    Feeling stuffed?

    Thanks for your replies! I'm on 1460 cals cos I'm 18 stone!! It's not that I'm hungry after i've eaten, I'm just not eating till I'm stuffed and that's what I'm finding hard. Crazy I know! You're right, it's an awful habit I got into before, eating for the sake of eating, never letting myself...
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    New to CC

    I know the feeling of being the fat friend all too well! I have some large ish friends but I'm definitely the fattest! Lol Good luck :) Everyone here is lovely! X
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    Feeling stuffed?

    This may seem odd to some people but I'm struggling. Not to eat within my cals, I can do that (for now!) but as my portion sizes are smaller I'm no longer stuffed after each meal and it's hard! I feel like I want/need to carry on eating! It passes eventually but for a while after a meal I...
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    What is/was for lunch???

    Having poached egg on toast today :) Come on people, I need lunch ideas! Lol x
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    What is/was for lunch???

    I had crackerbreads, Philli light and BBQ chicken pieces.. The pre packed slices. Yum! Good idea for a thread, I'm so rubbish with what to have for lunch! X
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    Sizzling Summer Challenge

    Iwant2beasize12: 38 (2lbs lost, 36lbs to go) Babybelle: 9lbs (1.5lbs lost, 6.5lbs to go) betterforever: 20lbs (4lbs lost, 16lbs to go) Mellymoo: 25lbs (5lbs lost, 20lbs to go!) Katiepillow:28lbs (6lbs lost, 22lbs to go!) Tiamaria: 14lbs (6lbs lost, 8lbs to go!) Sunnyrae 9lbs (3lbs lost, 6lbs to...
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    What's for tea tonight?

    Sunnyrae that looks sooooo good!
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    Hopeful

    Lol same for most people I think. I just mean it stops me from falling off the wagon and binging for a whole day. Earn my exercise calories and then I get to eat it and be within my cals! Works for me anyway :) Good luck, I'm sure you'll do great :) xx
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    Woman wants to reach 115st!

    I really don't like this :-/ I agree with loving yourself no matter what and all that but seriously?! I didn't even know it was possible to be alive at that weight! She won't be mobile at that weight and have no quality of life.. I don't understand why someone would want that for themselves?!
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    Hopeful

    Good luck! Im sure you'll do great. I've only been dieting for about 5/6 weeks and have found that earning exercise calories means I can still eat naughty food every now and then and that helps keep me on track :) x
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    Subway cheese calories?

    Thanks! Xx
  112. large_lump

    Subway cheese calories?

    Ive searched for this and can't find it! Does anyone know how many cals in the cheese on a 6inch sub? Thanks! X
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    Sizzling Summer Challenge

    Iwant2beasize12: 38 (2lbs lost, 36lbs to go) Babybelle: 9lbs (1.5lbs lost, 6.5lbs to go) betterforever: 15lbs (0lbs lost, 15lbs to go) Mellymoo: 25lbs (5lbs lost, 20lbs to go!) Katiepillow:28lbs (6lbs lost, 22lbs to go!) Tiamaria: 14lbs (3lbs lost, 11lbs to go!) Sunnyrae 9lbs (3lbs lost, 6lbs to...
  114. large_lump

    Help! The cake is after me!

    We're out the house now so I can't get to it! I aim to get back as late as possible so I have less temptation time! X
  115. large_lump

    Help! The cake is after me!

    I have such a sweet tooth it's unreal! Smells yum but it's not squidgy... I'll try and use that to put me off! I've been cooking all morning just to keep me busy and away from it! X
  116. large_lump

    Help! The cake is after me!

    I've come to work this morning to find cake sitting in the kitchen!! Plus a cupboard full of biscuits and sweets. Biscuits I can talk myself out of but cake!! Help me! Looks sooooo good aswell! Snack a jacks just aren't cutting it :-/
  117. large_lump

    What's for tea tonight?

    Jacket potato and salmon :) but really didn't realise how many calories were in salmon! Disappointing!! :(
  118. large_lump

    Sizzling Summer Challenge

    Just 1lb for me but it's in the right direction. Had a couple of hellish days so ate like a horse! ]Iwant2beasize12: 38 (0lbs lost, 38lbs to go) Babybelle: 9lbs (0lbs lost, 9lbs to go) betterforever: 12lbs (0lbs lost, 12lbs to go) Mellymoo: 25lbs (0lbs lost, 25lbs to go!) Katiepillow:28lbs...
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    Graze boxes

    These are back on groupon today for anyone that's interested! Just thought I'd let you know :)
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    Sizzling Summer Challenge

    Lost 2.5lb this morning!! Woop! betterforever: 12lbs (0lbs lost, 12lbs to go) Mellymoo: 25lbs (0lbs lost, 25lbs to go!) Katiepillow:28lbs (2lbs lost, 26lbs to go!) Tiamaria: 14lbs (0lbs lost, 14lbs to go!) Sunnyrae 8lbs (0lbs lost, 8lbs to go!) Hotsue67 24lb (0lb lost, 24lbs to go!) Floss...
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    Sizzling Summer Challenge

    can i join please?! I'll also aim for 2lb a week so 30lb all together. I weigh in on Mondays so ill count tomorrow as my first! betterforever: 12lbs (0lbs lost, 12lbs to go) Mellymoo: 25lbs (0lbs lost, 25lbs to go!) Katiepillow:28lbs (0lbs lost, 28lbs to go!) Tiamaria: 14lbs (0lbs lost, 14lbs...
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    A balanced diet? Help!

    I didn't even think of multi vitamins! I'll def go and buy some.. It's quite scary seeing what it can do to you if you constantly under eat these things so think it will be well worth it. Also good to know I'm not the only one struggling with this! X
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    A balanced diet? Help!

    Thank you! I had some half fat cheese with my dinner last night but was still well off my rda! Think I'm just too scared to have a glass of milk cos it doesn't really fill me up much.. I see it as a waste of calories! I suppose I'll have to bite the bullet and see how I get on. Thanks for the...
  124. large_lump

    A balanced diet? Help!

    Hi all. I've been on and off this site doing one diet or another and now I'm back doing cc again! I've lost 7lb over the past 2 weeks or so and I'm feeling very motivated! But.. I'm using mfp and I'm noticing that I'm low on vitamin a, c, iron and calcium for most of the last couple of weeks. I...
  125. large_lump

    Chicken calories?

    I was wondering if someone could help me. I'm trying to pre plan calories for dinner so I can work out how many I have left for the day but I'm struggling! When I type in to mfp 'skinless chicken breast' it comes up with loads of different options all with varying calorie amounts! Its a bog...
  126. large_lump

    Calories per meal?

    Why didnt I think of that! Makes sense to plan dinner then I can fumble through the rest of the day. Planning just dinner wouldn't make me feel too restricted either. Amazing! Thank you! X
  127. large_lump

    Calories per meal?

    Thanks for your response :) planning isn't my strong point, something I must work on! I just wasn't sure if people broke up their calories the way lots of people break up their ww points for example. Guess it's all just trial and error! Hoping it will all just fall into place!
  128. large_lump

    Calories per meal?

    Hi all. So this is day 4 of calorie counting for me and wondered if you could help me! I'm struggling with how to allocate my calories each day. Obviously it won't be the same every day but wondered how many cals roughly you use at each meal?
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    Couch to 5km - c25k

    Wish I could do this with you! I started afew months ago and got to the end of week 3 but had to stop due to pain in my foot! Found I'm flat footed and I've been told not to run until I've had my hospital referral :( when I'm back to it I will join you. Its fun :)
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    Newbie advice please!

    Thanks for the advice! It all seems so simple I feel there must be more to it! I'll see how I get on.. I'm guessing the first few weeks take some tweaking! X
  131. large_lump

    Newbie advice please!

    Hi all! I've given up on slimming world and have decided to give calorie counting a go as it seems so simple! And anythings worth a try :) but I was wondering if u counted calories of fruit/veg with very low calories? Such as cucumber I saw was 7cals on this app I've downloaded? I think I know...
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    The Skinny Cow

    don't quote me but I'm sure I remember them being 65cals so 3.5syns x
  133. large_lump

    For once I'm following my own advice.....

    good luck! I too have found enough excuses to be off plan these last few weeks and have completely binged the whole time. I missed meeting this week, gained 2lb last week and lost 1 lb the week before (which is a small loss for me). I have wi on Monday and have been awful all this week too...
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    Couch to 5k challenge

    thanks gemini.. reading it back it seems very pathetic but I couldn't believe I did it after feeling so knackered after the first 60 seconds! very daunting when you have a whole 2 mins left! week 3 has made me realise quite how amazing you all are that are further through! well done everyone :)...
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    Couch to 5k challenge

    Karen.hat (week 2 day 3 complete) Margery Dawe (week 3 Day 1 ) ChocolateTrish (week 3, day 1 done) misspinky8 (week 1 day 0) Mrsplymdaz (week 1, day 1 done) Nymple (Week 6, Day 2 Complete) sofartogo! (Week 8, Day 1 Complete) millie09 (Week 9, Day 3 Complete -FINISHED) Vicki-26 (Week 7 day 1...
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    Couch to 5k challenge

    Hi all! Very well done to all of you! I have mixed emotions about my run today... Was week 3 day 1. I completed the first 3 min run which had me sooo happy! Was tired but nothing like I expected. But i couldn't finish the second 3 min run :( did 90 secs of it, walked for 60 then ran the last 30...
  137. large_lump

    Syns in clotted cream fudge?

    Brilliant. Thanks! X
  138. large_lump

    Syns in clotted cream fudge?

    Sorry just bumping this up! Anyone have a rough idea? X
  139. large_lump

    Syns in clotted cream fudge?

    I know it's going to be high but I got given 100g of it and thought I could maybe spread it out? It has no cals on it as it's one of those little home made style things from the garden centre! Thanks in advance x
  140. large_lump

    Couch to 5k challenge

    Karen.hat (week 2 day 3 complete) Margery Dawe (week 3 Day 1 ) ChocolateTrish (week 3, day 1 done) misspinky8 (week 1 day 0) Mrsplymdaz (week 1, day 1 done) Nymple (Week 6, Day 2 Complete) sofartogo! (Week 7, Day 1 Complete) millie09 (Week 9, Day 3 Complete -FINISHED) Vicki-26 (Week 7 day 1...
  141. large_lump

    Couch to 5k challenge

    Seriously can't be bothered to run tonight! My friend is on her way over though and she's gunna make me. My legs are soooo tired! X
  142. large_lump

    Couch to 5k challenge

    Karen.hat (week 2 day 3 complete) Margery Dawe (week 3 Day 1 ) ChocolateTrish (week 3, day 1 done) misspinky8 (week 1 day 0) Mrsplymdaz (week 1, day 1 done) Nymple (Week 6, Day 2 Complete) sofartogo! (Week 6, Day 2 Complete) millie09 (Week 9, Day 3 Complete -FINISHED) Vicki-26 (Week 7 day 1...
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    Advice on changing meetings please!

    That's great, thanks. Ww used to stop on bank hols so I assumed it was the same with sw!
  144. large_lump

    Advice on changing meetings please!

    currently I weigh in on a Saturday morning which isn't very enjoyable if I've been seeing friends the night before! I have just had a leaflet through the door saying a new meeting has started on Monday evenings! woop! Now what I would like to know is.. if I dont go to weigh in tomorrow and...
  145. large_lump

    What i did NOT resist today!

    I think I've eaten everything possible these last 2 weeks! missed weigh in last Saturday so this week is going to be horrendous! so much choc and takeaways I'm sick of the sight of it all now!
  146. large_lump

    Couch to 5k challenge

    Karen.hat (week 2 day 3 complete) Margery Dawe (week 3 Day 1 ) ChocolateTrish (week 3, day 1 done) misspinky8 (week 1 day 0) Mrsplymdaz (week 1, day 1 done) Nymple (Week 6, Day 2 Complete) sofartogo! (Week 6, Day 1 Complete) millie09 (Week 9, Day 3 Complete -FINISHED) Vicki-26 (Week 7 day 1...
  147. large_lump

    Couch to 5k challenge

    Karen.hat (week 2 day 3 complete) Margery Dawe (week 3 Day 1 ) ChocolateTrish (week 3, day 1 done) misspinky8 (week 1 day 0) Mrsplymdaz (week 1, day 1 done) Nymple (Week 6, Day 2 Complete) sofartogo! (Week 5, Day 3 Complete) millie09 (Week 9, Day 3 Complete -FINISHED) Vicki-26 (Week 7 day 1...
  148. large_lump

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

    A bald eagle so far for me but hoping to be nearer 120 eggs on saturday!
  149. large_lump

    Couch to 5k challenge

    I hope this is the same for me! really struggled with week 1 day 1! lol but day 2 today and like I say was a little easier. Jogging for 5 mins non stop seems like an eternity away!
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    I HAVE GROWN !!!

    I love how much I learn on this site! lol
  151. large_lump

    Green Days EASTER EGG TEMPTATION!

    Do you have any other treats around the house? I know that when I fancy chocolate nothing else will hit the spot! Those little treat size chocs are good.. or choc biscuits? curly wurlys just dont do it for me! seriously though.. dipping in to the eggs isn't worth it.. I should know... I did this...
  152. large_lump

    Couch to 5k challenge

    Karen.hat (week 2 day 3 complete) Margery Dawe (week 3 Day 1 ) ChocolateTrish (week 3, day 1 done) misspinky8 (week 1 day 0) Mrsplymdaz (week 1, day 1 done) Nymple (Week 6, Day 2 Complete) sofartogo! (Week 4, Day 2 Complete) millie09 (Week 9, Day 3 Complete -FINISHED) Vicki-26 (Week 7 day 1...
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    Whats your next goal(s)?

    My goal is to lose another 14 1/2lb to get my 10%. doesn't feel that far away now I've lost a bit already :)
  154. large_lump

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    My nsv is I completed the first session of c25k today! Killed me but was worth it :) only the beginning but i did it all the same. also my boyfriend has told me my hips and bum have shrunk a bit which is good! Feeling very positive about it all today :)
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    Easter is on it's way-what are you having?

    I'll probably cook lamb. We very rarely have it and I love it so any excuse to eat it! Also, I've already been given 3 Easter eggs!! So, like others, plan to break it up into manageable syn amounts. Although I tried this last year when on ww and just went and ate most of it in one sitting...
  156. large_lump

    Couch to 5k challenge

    Thanks woodland girl. I knew I wouldnt fly through it but also didnt think I'd struggle so much at the end! started to wonder if I would have to repeat weeks! lol x
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    kfc syns

    thanks both of you! I've tried the sw kfc chicken before.. it was nice but not as much like kfc as I've heard others say it is.. maybe it needs some tweaking. I always have a treat after wi on a saturday. not always takeaway, sometimes just nutella on toast (with white bread obviously lol) but...
  158. large_lump

    Couch to 5k challenge

    Karen.hat (week 2 day 3 complete) Margery Dawe (week 3 Day 1 ) ChocolateTrish (week 3, day 1 done) misspinky8 (week 1 day 0) Mrsplymdaz (week 1, day 1 done) Nymple (Week 6, Day 2 Complete) sofartogo! (Week 4, Day 2 Complete) millie09 (Week 9, Day 3 Complete -FINISHED) Vicki-26 (Week 7 day 1...
  159. large_lump

    What have you just eaten??

    sw chips, bacon, mushrooms, onion and 'fried' egg. yummmm!
  160. large_lump

    Whats for tea tonight?

    I had chicken and veg skewers and jacket potato :)
  161. large_lump

    Advice needed from all you runners!

    Thank you! I really want to do it but needed someone to tell me I wasnt aiming too high! Like you say It gives me something to aim for! x
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    Couch to 5k challenge

    Hi all! I've just posted about this in a different section but this one seems to be appropriate to ask in too! my friend has just signed up to the brighton marathon next year and wants me to join too! I weighed in yesterday at 18st 6.5 but obviously this will quickly decrease the longer I'm on...
  163. large_lump

    Advice needed from all you runners!

    My friend who is also doing slimming world has just signed up to the brighton marathon for next year and is trying to get me to sign up too! now, I enjoy running but have never really stuck to it (silly I know) but like the thought of doing this. However, I weigh 18st 6.5lb as of weigh in...
  164. large_lump

    kfc syns

    sorry if this has been answered already but I couldn't find it when I searched! I just wondered how many syns were in a piece of Kfc chicken? thanks!
  165. large_lump

    Saturday weigh in

    Hey :) haven't posted in this bit before but I lost 3.5lb this week meaning I only have 1.5lb to get to my stone! Very happy :)
  166. large_lump

    What have you just eaten??

    I had my one pan chicken dish thing lol. chicken, potatoes, cherry toms, garlic, onion, mushrooms and spinich. yummmm
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    Am I The Only One?

    yea please let me know circles. As I say the books I got when I joined said any 2 cal or lower was free so I hope this one isnt different. I've been meaning to look for an alternative to frylite as i hate it! especially when I fry mushrooms in it!
  168. large_lump

    Am I The Only One?

    In the book it says that any spray that is 2 cals or lower is free! I hate frylite too so will look for the bertolli!
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    bad food day has turned into 5! :(

    oh you're all so lovely :) Im too embaressed to have a gain on saturday so must try and at least maintain! i have a holiday with the girls in the summer to aim for but think I need something sooner to work towards. I'll have a think about what I can set as a mini goal apart from not wanting to...
  170. large_lump

    bad food day has turned into 5! :(

    so some of you may have read that I had a bad food afternoon last week. i couldnt make wi on saturday and it threw me off track. had good intentions and got back on track the next day but then have had 4 bad days since! im dreading wi on sat even though i know if i stop now i could still...
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    Noodles

    I'm really glad I read this as I wasnt aware fresh pasta and noodles weren't free! I thought it was all the same?!
  172. large_lump

    I think I've literally eaten everything in sight!

    :sigh: i told my c last night that I wouldnt be able to make weigh in on saturday due to other commitments (which is true!) but was feeling positive still. until this afternoon when i ate everything that is bad for you! mainly chocolate! ive only been on sw for 2 1/2 weeks! lol hoping one...
  173. large_lump

    eating out tips

    I was in there the other day with work. They have the calories for everything on their menu. They have a chicken breast burger and you can just not eat the bun? Scampi was surprisingly low in cals compared to some other stuff! Sorry I can't be of any real help!
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    Another noob - It must be the sunshine!

    Hi :) I joined 2 weeks ago after doing ww! I just found it so hard to stick to for too long. So far sw is so much easier once you get your head round it! I hope you enjoy it and good luck :)
  175. large_lump

    What have you just eaten??

    a creme egg! yummmmmm.
  176. large_lump

    Is a FLABeLOS session body magic??

    I've never heard of it? What is it?!
  177. large_lump

    Whats for tea tonight?

    I had chicken with bacon, bbq sauce, red onion and cheese with homemade chips and a mountain of sweetcorn. if only I'd been more organised and made syn free bbq sauce then the whole thing would of been free!
  178. large_lump

    whats for lunch

    Oops sent too early! Lol and 2 babybel for my hexb as im having a hungry day!
  179. large_lump

    whats for lunch

    I had rice, prawns, baby corn, brocolli
  180. large_lump

    Worrying

    I'm exactly the same. Don't go out as I have nothing to wear and feel fat but hate shopping because I'm fat! Im 23 and should be out but it's stopped me for so long but not any longer!
  181. large_lump

    Help! No Kitchen!

    Why don't you just cook up meals this week and shove them in the freezer. Then they just need defrosting and microwaving and you'll still have proper meals? X
  182. large_lump

    Help with daily syns?

    Thank you. I had a feeling it was one of those questions that probably came up lots but my phone keeps crashing when on this site so couldn't find in time!
  183. large_lump

    Help with daily syns?

    Sorry been asking lots of questions just all these things keep popping in my head! Do you have to eat all your syns? My c told me I was allowed 20 a day but to aim for 15. But just wondered if one week I only averaged 5 a day that would still be ok? Bit confused how they work. Sorry if I'm...
  184. large_lump

    Chocolate spread?

    Thanks!
  185. large_lump

    Chocolate spread?

    Anyone know the syns for chocolate spread? It's asda own if it makes any difference but syns for any choc spread would be helpful! Thanks! X
  186. large_lump

    Prawn cracker syns?

    You're a star! Thanks :)
  187. large_lump

    Prawn cracker syns?

    Does anyone know how many syns are in a prawn cracker? Not expecting them to be good but have afew syns left after dinner. I mean ones from a takeaway and not shop brought ones? Thanks in advance x
  188. large_lump

    Just had my first weigh in...

    Thanks all. I was happy until I spoke to my consultant but have since decided to ignore her. Won't let her get me down!
  189. large_lump

    Just had my first weigh in...

    Thanks all. I'd be more than happy with 3.5 on a normal week, I think it's just I felt a lot of pressure to lose a lot in my first week. 3.5 is a roughly what I lost on ww each week so know that's normal for me. Just shocked me so much that my c was like that with me! Grrrr I'll be an angel this...
  190. large_lump

    Just had my first weigh in...

    And I lost 3.5lb. Now this was a little disappointing but if I honest I wasn't an angel (awful on my first week I know!) and I spoke to my consultant about it. I asked if this was average and she said she thought I could of lost 7lb so basically try harder. I have a lot to lose and had been on...
  191. large_lump

    A question

    I'm one of these that is allowed 20 syns a day! My consultant said I'm allowed 20 but aim for 15 but know the extras are there if I need them. I'd rather of not got to this size in the first place than have the extra syns!
  192. large_lump

    back to try SW after attempt at WW

    Hey :) I started sw last Saturday after a couple of years on and off ww. It was the constant counting that did me in too. Couldn't go to a friends for tea if they didn't portion everything out for me! Also got very lazy with it. You'll love slimming world! I have my first wi on sat so obviously...
  193. large_lump

    Whats for tea tonight?

    I had jacket potato with beans and reduced fat cheese from my hexa and spring onions on top with cucumber and peppers on the side. Always something easy but boring when working late!
  194. large_lump

    HexA's

    I have used my milk as just a drink this week. Sometimes I just really fancy it! Ice cold glass of skimmed milk. Mmmm. Makes me actually feel like I'm having my calcium too lol
  195. large_lump

    Super free foods

    this is my first week so if I'm wrong then please someone correct me, but if the whole theory is to bulk out with veg to fill you up and its the veg you struggle to include, then could you not just snack on fruit etc while your dinner is cooking. fills the gap so will mean you eat less and its...
  196. large_lump

    Im new and need some help please!

    Thank you all for the responses. have calmed down this morning and read over my books again and feel alot better about it all. what will be will be! x
  197. large_lump

    Im new and need some help please!

    thanks for your replys! I think my biggest concern is that im not bulking my meals out enough with superfree foods. but all i snack on in the day is fruit or my healthy extras (eg ive had alpen light bars for my b choice so will have one with breakfast and one mid morning) it sounds silly but...
  198. large_lump

    Im new and need some help please!

    hi all! I joined slimming world on saturday after being a member of ww and was very happy to stumble across this site! although now Im going through a massive panic after reading through some of the threads! obviously I know I cant stuff my face all day but my leader said nothing about 'stopping...
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