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  1. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Todays menu is a random one... green day... B) multigrain porridge with bloobs, rasps and blackberries (HexA and B) L) 2 x boiled eggs, leftover cauliflower, brocolli and courgette, banana and mullerlight (not all in one bowl!) D) quorn chicken and veg pesto pasta with HexA cheese. Probably...
  2. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Thanks hun, been really enjoying the comfort foods recently - autumn / winter food is so good! Have a good day too sweetie xx
  3. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Food... Glorious... Food... Monday tick. Good night peeps! Xxx
  4. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Good morning! Thanks for the tip of frozen spinach, will hook myself up with that. Got some years ago but was in big blocks and didn't seem to be that nice (can't remember where from) but will try again. The rice/spinach sounds lovely. Had an ok ish weekend, chilling seeing friends and had a...
  5. MinkyDinky

    One SW day at a time

    Your haddock tea cracked me up!! Hope you've had a good weekend hun. Did you go for the goats cheese salad or end up with beautiful steak at Cote?! Xx
  6. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Happy friday all!! Finally... the weekend is in reaching distance! Easy day today - in work till 10.30, off to burgess hill for a meeting at 11.30. Being taken out for lunch so unsure where or whats on offer so breakfast was low syn with no HexA or B used. B) grapes, banana and greek yog 0.5...
  7. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Yup yup, got spinach this evening! Just need to fit in a steak somewhere... xxx
  8. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    And dinner... Added cabbage medley instead of potatoes - been told to up my leafy greens and dark meat so thats a start right there. Hope everyone has had a good day, weekend is nearly upon us! Xx
  9. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    And todays lunch Also had a call from the docs about my bloods. Turns out I'm ridiculously low on iron and folic acid, hence my tiredness, low immune system (getting ill every 2 minutes!) And headaches. At least thats one thing crossed off and partial answers. Now just to wait for hospital...
  10. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Happy friday eve! Today is a tooty fruity day. Hoping the phones stay quiet and it can be a 'head down' productive one. EE day B) bacon sarnie (1.5 syns for spread / ketchup ), nana, half a melon - which I'll probably chomp on through the day L) mugshot, strawberries, grapes D) campfire...
  11. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    They were Jessy, and super easy and quick for a mid week meal! Xx
  12. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Ok... I thought the boy was going to be a pain in the behind about these chicken burgers and I panicked that they'd be a little dry. But... They were amazing! The grated carrot in them keeps them surprisingly moist without adding any flavour so keeping with the indian taste. The coriander / yog...
  13. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Awww hun. Colds are horrid, make you feel so tired don't they? I would recommend super foods (bloobs, red peppers, brocolli, sweet potatoes, garlic, spinach) and vit c and zinc tablets. The vitamins will kick it in to touch. Bless you xxx
  14. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Add 4 syns for digestive biscuit. Total 7 so far.
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    I came across it in either this year or last year's October issue of SW! Actually dead simple. Chop chicken breast and blitz in a food processor with couple of tsp curry powder. Mix with 1 grated carrot and form into patties. Grill. Top with greek yog mixed with fresh coriander and curry powder...
  16. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    I'll have to give that one a look out then, not tried mackerel in moroccan sauce. What I had is a 'salad pack', but its bulgar wheat, chickpeas, raisins, etc. Its lovely. My skin is a million times better since using the medicated cream, i'm so surprised at how quickly its sorted itself out! X
  17. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Happy hump day! Managed to drag my backside into work today and have been pretty much on light duties and taking it easy so touch wood, so far so good. Food wise - EE day. B) scrambled egg and ketchup (0.5 syn) and grapes L) john west moroccan salmon salad 1.5 syns, mango greek yog 0.5 syn...
  18. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Hey hun, hows the cold? Hope you're feeling a bit better xxx
  19. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Decided I needed something more than a nana so had some curiously cinnamon cereal, grapes and a cuppa. I got one of those multi pack of cereal bags (all the same) so its really handy to have the measured amount there. Otherwise I'd happily have the box!! 5.5 syns for the cereal, milk part HexA...
  20. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Morning, Been to hospital and given all my blood so thats a tick off the list. Having another rest/work from home day today and hopefully I'll feel ok to go into work tomorrow. Food wise its looking to be green day. B) banana (fasted blood tests so had this straight after) L) pasta n sauce...
  21. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Hey all, thanks for the lovely messages. Ging - we just booked a villa for thr week in southern spain, weather is pretty cracking at the mo at 30-32 but will drop to mid 20s. Went same time last year amd the weather was awesome. One afternoon of rain and that was only about an hours shower...
  22. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Thanks hun, off to see them in half hour so... fingers crossed. How are you feeling now? Any better? I'm super excited about the holiday, purely so I can do nothing and worry about nothing! I think I just need the rest. Have a good monday sweetie xxx
  23. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Hey all, little update... So my skin is to the point of painful and other bits n bobs going on with me health wise that aren't quite right so I'm off to docs tomorrow. Want to get properly sorted. Nandos - nice... just don't get all the fuss! Apart from cooking the food you do everything...
  24. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Mission 1 - lose nandos virginity Mission 2 - try halloumi Mission 3 - book friday off and have a long RELAXING weekend Mission 4 - check lush products are in stock at home for tomorrow pamper day. Tick, tick, tick aaaaaand tick. Will report back on the nandos/halloumi sitch later! Xxx
  25. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    I have coconut oil too! I will give that one a try tonight and tomorrow morning, thanks gorge! Xxx
  26. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Will purchase pronto. I've tried everything! La Roche posay, Emma hardie, simple, nivea, aveeno... everything! Thanks chick xx
  27. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Hey all, Yesterday was on plan (ish) but my appetite wasn't really there - its been up and down like a yo yo at the moment. I had: B) mango, rasps, blobs, granola and chia seeds with a dash of coconut milk (HexB, 2 syns, part HexA) L) Jacket spud, cheese, beans, salad, dressing (1 syn, HexA)...
  28. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Hey Jess, I am in motivated mode, its just being poorly makes me feel a bit... lazy about everything and I can't be bothered! But going to keep my motivated hat on and get there (or as close to!!) xxx Sarah your dress/outfit is going to look amazing!! I love a lacy dress, and it sounds super...
  29. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Happy hump day! Managed to have my on plan dinner but had a small bit of apple cinnamon cake my sister made as a way to cheer me up.... I sent the rest home with her so I wouldn't eat the rest! Bless her. Came over with a little miss sunshine mug, hand warmers and a bar of aero too. Work...
  30. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Food has not gone to plan AT all today. Not off plan but just extremely stressful and drama's happening that really just put me off my appetite again. B) Skipped... mid morn a small banana L) 2 x toast (HexB) topped with marmite Snack - Alpen light 3 syns, danio yogurt 1, gingernut biscuit 2.5...
  31. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Thanks Michelle, I will have to take a trip to Debenhams at the weekend then. I remember trying some on in M&S one time and thought they were cr@p also! xx I have gone lighter with my hair, multi tones of blondes (caramel/honey) and some slightly darker tones too. Its not stripy or anything...
  32. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday. Hmmmm. Busy work day ahead and not really got any idea what I am doing food wise. Think its going to be: B) fruit salad and yogurt (1 syn) L) beans on toast, banana, D) not sure... either mince or quorn sausages. Hmmm. Thinking cap needs to be on and its too early for...
  33. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Its a turquoise-y mint dress, strapless, knee length, sort of a chiffon material? Its gorge. I just don't want any 'belly' under it. And I currently do. Anyone recommend any smoothing suck me in pants?! I'm sure if we both put our minds to it we can smash at least 7-10lbs out the water hun...
  34. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    I think its do-able. 2lbs a week and a week or 2 for slip ups. Hopefully this first week properly on plan and then the second week will give me a good loss to make a dent in it. Really focussed now. Need to be. I have a bridesmaid dress to look good in!!
  35. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Hello Monday! You come along far too quickly for my liking. Weekend was on plan ish - total lack of appetite due to pain killers but managed to get through half a tub of ben and jerrys phish food yesterday.... oops! At least its out the flat now. Today is on plan nicely and i'm feeling a bit...
  36. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    So I've cancelled Nandos - I will forever be a virgin! Just not feeling up to it, well run down. This weekend is one solely dedicated to chilling the eff out. Dinner instead will be a sw friendly roast. Going to do chicken, tatties and veg. Syns have been put on 2 gingernuts (5) chocolate...
  37. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    I see you guys are all still awesome and totally supportive! Thanks for heads up on Nandos, seems like low syn options are available here so bonus. Might be rescheduling with my friend as his missus is poorly. Today is looking like this: B) bacon roll with ketchup and a pear (hexb and 0.5...
  38. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Thanks guys, feel a little blue at the moment so hoping that a gee up the backside here will help. Needless to say my day ended up not on plan as there were thai sweets in the kitchen at work and then 3 biscuits happened. Dinner is just cooking so at least thats back on plan (after the boy...
  39. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Kind of back - not making promises to myself to be here every day again but hope to not have month long gaps where I am not here. I need to Todays food as EE: B) Granola (B), muller greek 0.5 syns, chia seeds 2 syns, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries L) Salmon noodle salad - salmon (2...
  40. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    I'm still eating ok, just not losing. Maintaining, fluctuate after a booze sesh, maintain. Its ok, need a kick up the backside but I'm ok. Wedding - its not that its not happening, just busy with work and finishing up with the besties wedding so... we'll sort ours after. How you doing tho? I...
  41. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Hey hun, the diet is going as well as the wedding plans - no where! How you doing sweet? xxx
  42. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Thanks lovelies, its all just been a bit mental. And tiring! About to leave for London now actually but its a really early finish so should be back for lunch time and I plan on having a long soak in the tub to relax. My job isn't at risk thankfully, although my new manager is based in Sidcup...
  43. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Hey guys, the wanderer returns. Quick one - its all gone mental my end. majority of my company are being made redundant (centralising functions in a new office in Sheffield), I am splitting my time between my normal office and London (soon to add a 3rd office into that equation in Sidcup?!)...
  44. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Oh brekkie... And hendo - I did get my glossy, absolutely amazing box! The cocoa butter spray is gorgeous and smells awesome and the shade of the B lipstick is EXACTLY the perfect shade and texture. Even feeling sick yesterday I had to try it on and it cheered me up a treat! Super dooper...
  45. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Morning guys. Just a quick report in really. Still bugged up and tummy issues but seems to be residing with the cramps which is a good thing. Had rehydration sachets too as I was feeling totally weak and dizzy and couldn't get fluids in me fast enough. Had zero appetite monday/yesterday but...
  46. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    What bit you hun? Horsefly bits tend to send people into bruised swelling. Ouch! Glad its healing quickly :) I only bought one of the yogs this morning amd I'm glad, really didn't think much of it. But then again I hadn't had coffee all week and the cuppa I had this morning I didn't enjoy...
  47. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Bites are nearly healed and the marks are more like a tea stain? If that makes sense, kinda like when bruises start to fade. As for losing a couple of pounds, I dunno really. I didn't overly indulge amd it was so hot that I drank water all the time. They had a live omelette station at brekkie...
  48. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Good morning guys. I'm back :) Had a bloody marvelously relaxing time away with the boy in egypt and caught myself some rays. It was frigging warm tho - too warm for the boy and he got himself sun stroke :( it was 27 by breakfast time and 34-37 by midday most days. I loved it! Unfortunately I...
  49. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Raspberry on the bottom and white choc cream on the top. #amazeballs Breakfast today... Eggs benedict. Soooooo good!
  50. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Thanks guys! Not sure how I'm functioning tbh.... This happened And continued. Till 3. :D But I'm here and queuing to dump bags and then get some brekkie. Hope everyone has a fabulous week and I'll catch up with you all sooooooon! Xxxx
  51. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Change of plan... Going out with my girls! Probably will regret it in the morning but couple of drinks and be home at a sensible time....
  52. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Thank you lovely :) xx
  53. MinkyDinky

    Sarah's Target & 10K Mission

    Looks amazing hun! Loved the flump overload :D Have a fab time at twickers and hope the weather stays dry! Xx
  54. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Sounds like my sort of usual behaviour! Ha ha! We go at 11.50 so will head to airport for 9.30 to check bags in, get through passport control and then have brekkie and a mooch about. Hope you have a fabulous time in Thassos and look forward to seeing lots of pics! Xx
  55. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Officially finished! Yay!! Well, 2 more emails to send but that can wait till later. Oh and set my out of office. I'll do that after a glass of vino and a chill. Quick food update Lunch Breakfast I don't remember eating? It was just a greek yog and alpen light. Tsk tsk. Had a couple of...
  56. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    HAPPY FRIDAY! Busy start to the day, about to plough through all the remaining paperwork that needs doing and then... home to pack, pamper and chill with a glass of red. Food - B - bloobs and ml greek yogurt 1/2 syn L - fritatta D - pasta n veg or chickpea and spinach curry Snacks alpen...
  57. MinkyDinky

    CharleyBarley - my new 2014 diary with pics

    Your food has been looking top notch gorge, serious food porn. Green days are my favourite by far because I always find that you can be full and grab something to munch easier than red. Red take far more planning. Well done on STS too, loss next week for sure if you carry on with the amazing...
  58. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Bloobs... blueberries! ROAR sausages - I always have Katy Perry in my head when I eat them! Xx
  59. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Having just looked online it says its ok to do it. I've made bean stews and the Carribean beef one I had earlier in the week was a freezer jobby n had pigeon peas and haricots in and they were fine. Only thing with a beany soup is that they may soak up some of the stock and make it drier so...
  60. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Sorry for lackage of posts - mega busy. But still quite rude of me to not respond to you all, just know I am reading and trying to keep up to date but I'm just sorting holiday bits. So with the abundance of food left that needs to be eaten (fresh foods) I am doing the roast tonight to get...
  61. MinkyDinky

    Don't you just love it when...

    Yay!! Woo woo! What was it hun? Xx
  62. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Just call me Minks Bauer! Gym - tick! Breakfast -crackers n cheese, bloobs, alpen light, grapes, ml greek yog. 4.5 syns total Lunch - mugshot, alpen light and nana Dinner - quorn roast, roast pots, veg, yorky and gravy. Going to use LM ROAR sausage to make 'stuffing'. 4 syns I have so much...
  63. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Got strawb ML, bloobs, alpen light summer fruits for brekkie. Nana and grapes for snacks. I have some ww crackers and a mini pot lightest philli (4 syns and part HexA, remainder will be on milk for coffee) Lunch - mugshot in my desk so probs that D - either veg filled carbonara or the...
  64. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Dammit! Overslept (because I somehow didn't actually go to be till 11.30?) And running late for the gym but I'm still going. Albeit very sleepily rn! Food.... no idea! Erm... B yogurt and fruit? L 2 rolls and cheese D maybe a carbonara or similar Gotta get cracking. And wake up!?
  65. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    3!!! Checked in tonight so just boarding pass to print in the morning xx
  66. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Considering it was a 4.30 start today... I have no idea. Holiday buzz clearly! Xx
  67. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Managed to get a seat on the train and had my salad and yogurt which was nice. The boy met me from the train station just to say hello before dashing off to get some electrical bits for holiday and change up the money. Nipped into lidl and picked up 2 250g packs of el mince for £1.32 each...
  68. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Well in the mood for a jacket now but was too late to get one. Hair - thanks lovely. Its growing on me (literally!) Xx
  69. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Well blow me what a day! Just got on the tube to head back to London Bridge so needless to say.... one is hank marvin! Managed to pick up some grapes, rhubarb creme brulee yog (cheers lil!) And a potato and egg salad from M&S. Oh and a bottle of water. Tucking into a coupke of grapes and then...
  70. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Look how super cute this pot of fruit is! Its like a sand castle bucket :) Think this is the 1/2 syn sushi. And yes, this is my breakfast. I'm hungry now so I think my lunch will be a sub salad or I'll see what else I can grab later. Was planning on a green day but I'm stumped as to what I...
  71. MinkyDinky

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Well done treacle! I always find picnics and buffets the worst! Did Charles manage his mission? What are they?! Happy hump day gorge xxx
  72. MinkyDinky

    CharleyBarley - my new 2014 diary with pics

    I also agree that the wraps are pretty mank unless as a pizza. Quorn stuff I've got better at. I remember one time at a BBQ at my mums, first year I started sw actually and I got the emmental burgers? Half way through all I could think was "this is fungus and mushrooms" and proceeded to heave...
  73. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Well that was a drama! Got to the station only to realise.... the boy had my bank card and I had his! Now normally not an issue but we use a collection service for tickets and my card forms the id requirement to collect them from the ticket booth. So I just had to run back to the flat, wake...
  74. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Happy hump day! Although a silly early start and I have to work from London today it does mean that I only have 2 days left in Crawley and it breaks the week up. Little fresh out this morning! Food plan B - latte and fruit L - sushi and fruit D - quorn sauage and veg pasta bake and cheese...
  75. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Not seen it roasted whole but have seen cauli steaks roasted and they look yum. May have to roast a whole one when I get back off holiday! Xxx
  76. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Dinner! A syn free affair! I blinking love roast cauli!
  77. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    I got it from tesco sweetie. Its this one (and a cashew one too... drool!) Although I've come to the conclusion that it doesn't agree with me before working out - repeats on me like crazy! Xx
  78. MinkyDinky

    CharleyBarley - my new 2014 diary with pics

    Oh and brunch pizzas... my kinda gal! Xxx
  79. MinkyDinky

    CharleyBarley - my new 2014 diary with pics

    Babes... I can't believe how sorted it all is! Wanna do my wedding planning?! I've found the dress but no venue, no date, no nothing! Ahhh I'll just wing it :D xxx
  80. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Make that 13.5... forgot my falafels at lunchtime!
  81. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Well. That was an anticlimax. Got to the gym. Waited. Waited for another 5 and thought eff this and just got on with my 'usual'. Disappointed at them for not being there but at least I didn't just walk out. Although it has confirmed that I am not an after work gymmer. Classes maybe (still yet to...
  82. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Ahhhh you get me! Woo! I have been well happy plodding along, 3lb off... 2lb on, sts, 1lb on,2lb off and alas a month has passed and I've maintained (and would have according to SW terms too IF I was at target) so well done me for working out what works as a maintain over a month but I can save...
  83. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Breakfast is super filling and delicious.
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Well I'm maintaining at 12 and I don't want to be at 12. I want to be back at 10.7. 10 was too much, I looked a bit ill tbh. Going to the gym will help look a healthier 10.7. So a stone and a half xx I'm glad someone gets me! I want a new start without all the pressures of before. New group...
  85. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Morning lovelies. Feel massive. Bought a maxi dress yesterday on a whim, picked up the wrong size and thats it sent me into hippo feeling mode. I'm not happy with this maintaining lark. I need to be a bit more serious and actually get the weight off. I know what works for me (not eating crap...
  86. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Hello everyone! WI - sts. Ok with that - friday had Drinks, burger, more drinks Saturday at my mums, buffet food (some weren't syn friendly, the cheesecake certainly wasn't!) Todays plan - gym / PT sesh at 10 just about to have some beans on toast cause one is ravvy. Randomly came on my...
  87. MinkyDinky

    Sarah's Target & 10K Mission

    Oooh perfect Saturday planned right there! Not only food wise but girly plans too - love! Hope bluewater isn't too busy and you pick up some good holiday bits. If you do we will need to see them of course! Have a fab one sweetie xxx
  88. MinkyDinky

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Yay! So super glad you went out and had a good night. You have to be able to let your hair down and you looked lovely in your dress, wheres it from? Might have to snap one up for myself. Have a wonderful red day hun xxx
  89. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Thank you Nat :) B2 was lovely and fresh. I really like it after I've had a night out - helps kick the hangover!! Xx Ging - the salsa verde kinda thing from the goat curry is: 250g – about two large handfuls of baby spinach leaves 3 – 6 fresh green chillies (I use a lot) 1 bunch fresh...
  90. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Oh and here is B2 Perfect breakfast. And is good for my belly :)
  91. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Morning Ems :) And morning minis. How are we all today? Last night I went out for drinks after seeing my brother. Was a great night and I had a burger after (why???? BECAUSE I WAS HUNGRY GOD DAMN IT!) feel like a heffer today. Fast days defo planned for the week. Monday and Wednesday. Or...
  92. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    DYJHIW you're already on your way home and realise you've left your pot of fruit and muller greek at work and its a bank hol so you know its gonna be mank upon return :(
  93. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    She wants turquoise dresses and red wouldn't go, I said I'm cool to change the colour and she said she would like me to. She has offered to pay for it to be returned to red after the wedding too. I SHOULD have just done the sensible thing of one block dark colour all over because that would have...
  94. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Thanks guys. Flattering as it is to hear such nice things, I think I'm just not that "sold" on it yet. Gimme a week and I'll probably love it. Douchebag I know! Lunch -sushi - no idea on syns. Thought it was what I wanted but didn't hit the spot tbh. God I'm full of the joys of spring...
  95. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Morning! What a mental morning. So last night got home super late because my hair was being a bugger and the red wouldn't lift. It had first stage of colour, 3 lots of toner, 4 washes, then the cut and blow dry. The red hasn't completely gone but it got to the point where I refused any more...
  96. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Colour on and under heat!
  97. MinkyDinky

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Oooh now see I love feta. And you're selling me that salad - would be good for a green day. I think I'll have to pop to lidl over the weekend and pick one up. Thanks honey xx
  98. MinkyDinky

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Is goats cheese nice? I love cheese but hate stilton / blue cheese. The taste of mould just hits the back of my throat everytime (gross!). What would you liken it to?? Xx
  99. MinkyDinky

    JessyG's food diary - positive and determined to shift the bulge

    Wow! Your workout sounds amazing! Was that set with a PT? I'm so excited about mine Monday so I can have things really set in place. How exciting going shopping for the do! When are you planning on getting married or has that not been set? Have a fab day xxx
  100. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Love getting my hair done and my best friend is getting hers done this evening too so able to see her which is a Brucey bonus! Its her wedding that I'm bridesmaid for in November and as most of you know I have red in my hair. Well wedding plans were talked about last night for hers and b/maid...
  101. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Brekkie! Aaaaand managed to squeeze in a hair appt this evening, well at 4.30 which means get a cheeky early finish (not that my manager knows yet but... pfft! Don't care!) So thats defo brightened up this grey morning! Xx
  102. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Happy friday eve girlies! Xxx
  103. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Morning lovelys. Friday eve... nearly there. EE today B- cheese and ham toasted sarnie and grapes L -salmon stir fry D - baked mince and veg, boiled potatoes, veg 2 syns for gravy granules Snacks - pot of fruit, nana, velvet crunch 4 syns, 2 x muller greek 1 syn. A & B and 7 syns used...
  104. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Exercise? He doesn't know the meaning of the word! Xx
  105. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    I'd say he has minimum 5 out of 7 dinners the same but the rest is left to his own device. But brekkie he has oats so simple satchets, a banana and then for lunch tends to be a ham/cheese/marmite (combo or individual) sandwich/toastie or muffin. Sometimes takes eggs and has on toast. He puts...
  106. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Tonights dinner looks brown brown aaaand brown. But was delish. It's purely the spices and soy sauce thats given it a pap colour. I also made some egg/soy omelette ribbons to put in. Salmon I marinaded in lime juice, garlic, cumin, chilli, s&p, touch of sweetener. Baked for 20 mins and was...
  107. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    I have no idea if thats even good, I'm just trying to get through c25k and on week 4 day 2 today, but thanks! Xx I'll ask at my PT sesh Monday and see if they can answer! Can't believe you don't like salmon! You've such a vast taste in food tho, I guess there would be something you didn't like! Xx
  108. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Todays food has been good and so far 2.5 syns and an A and B used (sandwich this morn and milk in coffees) And a banana, which I didn't take a pic of because you all know what one looks like right?! Just waiting on my food shop to come and then I can get cracking with my stir fry. Super...
  109. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    I saw the pics of your pup on IG -blinking adorable! I'd love to have a dog but we are in a 1st floor flat and can't :( xx
  110. MinkyDinky

    Sarah's Target & 10K Mission

    That sounds like a really awesome night and to be on plan AND be out? Fabulous sweetie! Foodage today also sounds beaut. Hope you got your bits done that needed to get done and you can have a nice relaxing evening xxx
  111. MinkyDinky

    JessyG's food diary - positive and determined to shift the bulge

    Pah ha ha! Thats ace! Enjoy the gym! Xx
  112. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Brekkie was my sandwich... And my treadmill sesh - if anyone know what METs are and what the pace relates too I'd be WELL happy to have an explanation!! I just try and up my distance/incline and quicker time so don't really know what the other bits mean?
  113. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Thank you for the tip re foil tenting! I have 2 fillets so I can always do one with lemon and herbs. Is that dry herbs or fresh better? Xx
  114. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Happy hump day girlies! Have a fab one! xxx At least one of us got some extra sleep! I was tempted to turn over and drift back off but hey, if the alarm has already woken you, you might as well just suck it up and get moving. I'm seriously excited about the stir fry. But I haven't cooked...
  115. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Happy hump day!! Woo woo! Quickie post as just heading into le gym. Food is red day B - quorn sausage sandwich hexb and 1 syn lightest lurpak and smidge ketchup L - egg salad half syn hot sauce D - salmon fillet and stir fry veg Snacks a plenty today. Banana, 2 x yogurt (but I think I'll...
  116. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    And that's it! Done for the day, gym bag packed and alarm set for 4.45. That gives me enough time to wake up, munch something, make fruit and lunch up and get my butt to the gym for 6. Night night all! Xxx
  117. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Love steak! The boy doesn't though so don't have it very often. He had a lightly dusted fish portion which is really nice from tesco, 7 syns? With carrot chips and a whole can of beans!! Strange boy. Xx
  118. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Dinner!! Steak and veg and HexA low low on my steak. Finished with a hifi chocolate deluxe bliss bar thing and a fudge for 3 syns. Snaffled a biccie earlier and a packet of velvet crunch so today finishes on 13 syns. Good day!
  119. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Yeah still play badders but timings been off with us both working away recently :( xx
  120. MinkyDinky

    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Hey lovely, great food day even with the change - still on plan and managed to have a cheesy omelette? All good in my book!! The pics of you and bella are just gorgeous, what a beautiful little face she has! xx
  121. MinkyDinky

    Sarah's Target & 10K Mission

    YAY! Well done sweetness, all that worry can now be forgotten and a lovely evening ahead as reward - fabulous! Enjoy your evening and meal out xxx
  122. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Well I was going to the gym 3 times a week but because of my london stint it fell by the wayside and my email from the gym gave me the kick up the backside I needed! Once I have completed all of the planned exercise, then you can say I am on fire - right now I am the match waiting to be...
  123. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    After being a bit flaky with the gym (what with being busy, bank holiday, the wrong wind direction, my hair was out of place and the dog ate my homework) I have picked my gym buddies brains (not literally) and she has agreed to come to a class woo! She lives down in Brighton but works up in...
  124. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Its awesome isn't it? I am just having a really hungry day and so far... 2 syns and tonnes of fruit! Been very tasty. And then I see peoples prepacked sandwiches and boring stuff and like you say, we're the ones losing weight but eating yummy food! xx
  125. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Lots of superfree going on today! Brekkie Lunch Beaut. And I still have grapes, nana, alpen light and muller greek. Crikey!
  126. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Quickie as I am busy today but food.... Red Day B - Strawbs, bloobs, rasps, lemon muller greek 0.5 syns L - Ham squalad D - Steak and veg (AND CHEESE!!) Snacks - grapes, alpen light bars, banana, muller greek strawberry 0.5 syns My supervisors birthday today and she bought in lots of cakes...
  127. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    This actually cracked me up!! xx We had a convo at work this morning about what we would / wouldn't eat. Turns out my colleague has had crocodile and that's meant to be like chicken, and another has had cow hoofs! Can't wait to hear what you have in Cambodia! I would try most things but...
  128. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Sooooooo. Finished the day with alpen light and muller vanilla with cherry layer so thats 6.5 for the day. Super duper exciting - my best friends wedding dress came today and she sent me some snaps. Crikey she looks amazing. Seriously stunning. So we've been talking weddings tonight and i'm...
  129. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Does that mean you won't eat bunny rabbits? Love rabbit stew. And really want to try pigeon and pheasant (as well as horse) too many that I want to try! Xx
  130. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    I know! Roo, goat, salmon (not something I eat!) Whats up with me?! Xx
  131. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Wow. This was such a bloody tasty curry. I had marinaded the goat in spices that I was going to then add Jamaican spices but I went with indian and this was a goat version of saagwala. I'd make this again with chicken too. There is a spimach/coriander/chilli/lime paste that you make and add...
  132. MinkyDinky

    Sarah's Target & 10K Mission

    Awww hun, just like with ging and cram sessions last week, make sure after all your hard work today you take some time to chill and destress your head. I totally get what you mean about the panic of what might they ask and what if you don't know the answer. You can only do your best and i'm sure...
  133. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    I did indeed take a mosey down to Three Bridges! They are doing the roo for £3.99 in lidl 'while stocks last' so thought why not! Will google that curry and see if I can find it. For next time ;) A few of you have had it then! Its one of those meats that I've always wanted to try along with...
  134. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    I do love me a poached egg! And they are super quick to make. Have just sat down to have something to pick at while dinner finishes off in the slow cooker (there was quite a lot of prep and frying off/blending sauces) I also decided to add my HexA cheddar. Yumyum! Nipped to lidl and...
  135. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Oh I'm so glad I'm not the only one! Felt like such a selfish rant. He's feeling sorry for himself and I caved and made him some soup. So we are currently having snuggles on the sofa watching the original The Thing (which I love!). Made up a marinade for my goat and got that all mixed in with...
  136. MinkyDinky

    One SW day at a time

    Morning lovely, what a great weekend it sounds like you've had! Nice and chilled and food well up my street! Although, your lunch pics of 2 scan bran... I'd be hank marvin! Happy Monday sweetie xx
  137. MinkyDinky

    One SW day at a time

    Hello! Have only just seen this :) I used to go to the pound hill group but they moved to copthorne. Do you go to one of Carlys sessions? I think she is so lovely, her groups always seem so enthusiastic. Congrats on your achievements so far too! Fantastic xx
  138. MinkyDinky

    Sarah's Target & 10K Mission

    I think we were all enjoying lie ins! Saw the pics of Dave -how awesome! Hope you guys had a great day and were able to toast such an achievement xx
  139. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Oh and food! EE day. B - kedge (small portion so I'm only coubting 0.5 syn) and banana L - steak. Possibly salad, more likely just fried mushrooms D - goat curry Need to work out snacks/syns and superfree. No doubt I can get some in tge curry.
  140. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Morning all. Hope you had a great weekend. My sunday was mainly spent relaxing with the boy after having another super lie in session. Food was awesome : Green day B : banana. Then couple of hours later mugshot and velvet crunch for 4 syns Late lunch pizza and yogurt. HexA and hexb. 1 syn...
  141. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Before I went to asda I had some grapes and a packet of velvet crunch for 4 syns. After dinner I had a chocolate minimilk - I had to have something to cool down my mouth! So 5.5 syns currently. I think I'm going to put a film on and snuggle on down in bed. I am going to have a toasted hot...
  142. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Oh yes!! This is gorgeous!
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Decided! Red day today. Have inhaled a couple of slices of packet ham because I'm starting to feel a bit icky where I am so hungry! Tonights dinner - beef bloody fajitas! Will fry off steak strips, red onion and peppers in seasoning, use 2 bfree wraps as my b choice, will have lettuce in them...
  144. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Holy smokes batman... I've just realised the time. And that I am absolutely ravenous! Brekkie was yummy but was at 12ish so not 'official' breakfast time and in theory I'm a meal down! Might have to go and start gnawing on the boys arm or something. He's a good lad today, because of yesterday...
  145. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Thanks lovely ladies! Its been a grand start to the weekend. And did I mention... I'm off Monday too?! Awesomeness xxx
  146. MinkyDinky

    Sarah's Target & 10K Mission

    Eggporn... I now want eggs. I hope you have a fantastic evening with friends sweetie (and have enjoyed some time in the sun in the garden no doubt?!) Look forward to seeing pics later of foodage! Xxz
  147. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    And heres my gorge breakfast to start me off...
  148. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Good morning lovely peeps. You guys are amazing, you made me feeel all smiley and really cheered me the hell up. Honestly, the day couldn't have finished any quicker. By 5.30 I felt pooped. But like delirious? I went on a massive hyper laughing session, I think where I hadn't spoken really...
  149. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Oh really? Bless you, I know you were looking forward to the wine tasting (who wouldn't tho right?) Xxx I had one of my guys in london not show up for work to open the office, he hasn't called up and I can't get hold of him. I have so much to do that I've fallen behind in invoicing (although...
  150. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Hmmm. Bad morning at work and have a stress headache. Really not enthusiastic about ANYTHING now. Apart from going home and curling up under my blankets. Lunch and lunch pudding are: And they were both pretty darn good. The pud was super refreshing. These are the strawbs that have been to...
  151. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Are you kidding me?! Whaaaaaat?! I'm so going to grab me some of them! Have you tried it? Xx
  152. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Happy Fri-Yay peeps!! Nearly the blessed weekend. Ahhhhh. Foodage today - EB (early breakfast!) - quorn sausage and mushroom toasted sandwich. 1 syn lightest lurpak, smidge of ketchup but will count half a syn LB -stawbs and grapes with orange ML (I will blinking eat this fruit!) L - ham...
  153. MinkyDinky

    Whats for tea tonight?

    I thought the taste was pretty spot on, I also flip mine over when they are 95% done so they don't have a soggy bottom! My OH wolfed 3 down and wanted more so, that says it all really!
  154. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Hmmmm. 3 days = 45 syns available to 'use'. I've had 8 (2.5 today for fish and sriracha). I've not had any snacks in between meals except yesterday I had a banana when I got home because I knew dinner would be a little late. I even stopped eating tonight when I felt full and this amount was...
  155. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Ooooh really? I really did get a bargain! Didn't even think about how much it is just bought it :D xx
  156. MinkyDinky

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Beef hash and fried egg grill with green beans and cauli
  157. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Thanks lovely! I didn't know if that was a baaaaaa rgain or not? I don't know the value of meat really! And yup, 100% focused this week woo! Xx
  158. MinkyDinky

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Yummy! I nearly picked up corn on the cob today... haven't had it in AGES! xx
  159. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Hello lovely! How ya doing? My goat was from our local greengrocer and butcher called Taj (there is only one in Crawley and one in Brighton but I'm sure most butchers or halal places would do it?) I don't know exact cost either. I got a kilo of diced beef and kilo of diced goat for £13. So I...
  160. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Thursday - tick! Popped out at lunch to see if the little tesco had flat mushrooms :( nope! Nor passionfruit, gah! So asked the boy what he would like out of a list of about 7 things I could make using mince. And he chose the beef hash and fried egg grill out of the mag. So... thats what we...
  161. MinkyDinky

    Sarah's Target & 10K Mission

    If only drinking or shopping was a pro sport. I wouldn't mind training for loads of events then! Dave never fails to amaze me with his cycling antics xx
  162. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Todays fishy dishy...
  163. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Its really nice with yogurt and fruit but could you imagine having it on its own with milk?! tiny portions! Xx
  164. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Breakfast was delish, out of passionfruit now booooo!
  165. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    It feels like a really good week and I have enjoyed every mouthful and dish to be honest! Xx Lets hope so hun! Happy friday eve back at ya! Xx Well done Mich! Emma said they do feet ones too but I didn't look for them - will do Monday when I'm off and report back! Xx He proposed new years...
  166. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Happy Friday Eve gang! Although, wish it were friday. Got a shitty meeting this morning I could do without tbh. Ah well. Todays food is... B - dorset cereals muesli HexB with vanilla and choc mullerlight & passionfruit L - mexican mackerel salad with baby potatoes D - mince... thats as far...
  167. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    After dinner I managed my 1 syn "strawberries and cream" ice cream and an alpen light bar. Taking syns to a whopping 2.5 for the day! Was going to have a hot cross bun for 8 and tsp of butter for 1 but just wasn't hungry. Been really low syn without trying to be over the last 2 days. I'm...
  168. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Don't think so? We are watching catch up episodes hun xx Get googling! If not I'm pretty sure there will be an equivalent about. Dins was so tasty, love omelettes xx
  169. MinkyDinky

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Mushroom, onion and cheddar omelette with beans and half a syn sriracha hot sauce.
  170. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Oh hi dinner time! Half a syn for sriracha hot sauce. To munch while watching Supernatural. Yay!
  171. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Don't even get me started on egg-gate! One woman had 2 with a salad one day. She now has the nickname Eggy Eggy Watkins. Yup.... I'm probably know as Fishface Crossan or something now!
  172. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Crack on lovely! And I picked up velvet crunch, weight watchers biccies and mugshots (3 for a quid!) In there so there are some sw friendly things to grab too xx
  173. MinkyDinky

    Whats for tea tonight?

    It was the smash version of the syn free variety. Fried 2 sliced onions, made up some smash mixed with hot curry powder, garam masala, cumin seeds and fresh coriander but with a little water so it was stiff rather than mash like and mixed the onions in. So the mash kind of just coats it? Scoop...
  174. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    My friend is the pamper queen and swears by these : Surprisingly, they are a pound shop bargain! Her mum popped in there one day for a strip of lighters for her dad and they caught her eye. Bought one for my best mate to try and she hasn't looked back since! Xx
  175. MinkyDinky

    One SW day at a time

    Yay to having a target to go for!! And... 2lbs in a couple of weeks? Pah! Nada. You can have that off in a jiffy. (I went on holiday last year, gained 9lbs in a week... 6 months on I'm 2 stone heavier so.... in comparison teeny tiny!) You have a date set so kick yourself up the jacksy if...
  176. MinkyDinky

    Texty's Back - Plain and Simple

    Awww congratulations honey! Xx
  177. MinkyDinky

    JessyG's food diary - positive and determined to shift the bulge

    Just returning the sub, looks like some amazing food gets posted over this way! Look forward to seeing / reading more! Xx
  178. MinkyDinky

    Sarah's Target & 10K Mission

    Yaaaaay!! Flights booked, how amazing! It'll be here before you know it too whoch is great. Hope you have a fab evening at the gig! Xx
  179. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Q - what happens when you are REALLY busy at work? A - you don't snack and bring back a stupid amount of food that you would have normally munched through quite happily Granted, I am slightly peckish now but thats normal at dinner time right?? I won't be eating just yet because I want to...
  180. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Slight touch with the curry - no chicken!! Only mushroom amd cauliflower (I chucked in some of the stalks from the trimmings when I made the roast florets yesterday) so... I'm going to make today a green day! Win! Which means I can indulge in a coffee this afternoon (dying for one!) And an...
  181. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Thank you very much! I know 100g of just smoked mack is 1.5, i'll check on line the nutritional values compared to the one you mentioned and compare. Ta hun xx Hello! Welcome welcome! Wedding... not set a det yet but we want next summer - both our birthdays are late December so we want it as...
  182. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Breakfast - yum! Well enjoyed it.
  183. MinkyDinky

    Sarah's Target & 10K Mission

    Oooh it looks gorgeous!!! And Mexico is lovely weather pretty much all the time too. My mum went last year and said she would go back. We are starting to think about honeymoon places and Mexico is somewhere we are considering. Look forward to seeing your BNS curry! Hope you have a fab day and...
  184. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Breakfast is decided. HexB toast (3 slices = 60g... win!), lightest philli 1.5 syns for pot I believe? And marmite. Drinks wise today same as yesterday. Green teas and fizzy apple n raspberry water from tesco (I googled and pretty certain its syn free?) Talking of syns... could one of my...
  185. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    They just love a moan! So today... curry treatment! :D morning SB xx
  186. MinkyDinky

    Texty's Back - Plain and Simple

    Goooooood morning and good luck hun! Fingers are crossed :D xxx
  187. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Gooooood moaning. Yesterday. Thought I'd be able to eat pudding after dinner (granted, 20 minutes later at least....) Struggled to get halfway through and had to stop and chuck it back in the fridge. I was actually far too full. So I only had 1 syn from it. Which means, without actually any...
  188. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Well hello there! Thanks v much for stopping by :) I've had a look at your diary - well done for getting to target and looking amazing in that bridesmaids dress! Wow!! Look forward to seeing you back on the wagon ;) xx
  189. MinkyDinky

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Chicken and mushroom korma from the mag, onion bhajis, roast cumin and garlic cauliflower, onion fried pilau rice for 0.5 syns.
  190. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    And you're all more than welcome :D xx
  191. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Well. Worth. The. Wait!
  192. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Not actually stopped! That'll teach me for wanting to cook stuff that takes time. But boy does the flat smell beaut! Nearly ready? All of about 5 mins. Done onion fried pilau rice (0.5 syn for half a tsp lighter lurpak each), syn free bhajis (just sampled, drool!), roast cumin amd garlic cauli...
  193. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Hello lovely, it was indeed taj! I picked up some right strange stuff from there and I'm going to make it a standard once a month thing to go buy something new and cook it! Xx I'm cooking curry at the mo and thought about taking that in... but I also bought smoked mackerel fillets earlier...
  194. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Jeez, eat a bit of fish and the whole office gets all dramatic! "did you smell that fish this morning?" "yeah, and she had the window open" "lets hope she doesn't have any more this week" "ewww I hate fish" And on, and on, and on they go. Its fish FFS, I didn't bring a bag of manure in did...
  195. MinkyDinky

    Sarah's Target & 10K Mission

    I wouldn't mind a day being sponsered by those letters! Especially with how gorgeous they all looked! But super fast day planned there hun xx
  196. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Happy Tuesday :) Love skipping Monday morning blues. Brekkie The office loved the smell of smoked haddock :D I'm really looking forward to all my eats today, it also reminds me of how much yummy food you can eat for little or no syns. Roll on lunch time!
  197. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Evening all, hope you've had a great bank holiday. Weigh day and all the alcohol, hot cross buns and chocolate have taken pride of place on my tummy! 3lbs up. Seen family, seen friends, and today went clothes shopping for my holiday. Dinner was lovely Got all of tomorrows food...
  198. MinkyDinky

    CharleyBarley - my new 2014 diary with pics

    Eeeeeee!!! Congratulations sugar! How amazing! And we were only talking about it over lunch t'other day!! Cannie wait to catch up when you get back xxx
  199. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Mutton is bloody beaut, slow cooked so its all fall apart and delish-ioso. Made a big vat of chicken and mushroom curry for my mum because she is still unable to get about but her knee is well healing up so thats good. Bless her. So we are having the curry today (syn free woo!) And they...
  200. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Morning guys. I have a hangover. Eurgh. I'll get over it. The over toasted hot cross bun might help. Or curry at mums later (at least thats cooked sw friendly) Done a big food shop yesterday and went to a proper grocers - picked up a kilo of diced beef and kilo of mutton. Slow cooked mutton...
  201. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Faux Friday is here. Thank goodness. Just to get through today and I'll be happy. Breakfast was really refreshing and tasty.
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    And those 2 days I'm not :( meeting in london at 10.30 on 7th and 13th I'm in Egypt! Will sort something when I get back lovely xx
  203. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    No idea why the pics there twice!!
  204. MinkyDinky

    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Syn free superfree filled Nom... nom... nom!
  205. MinkyDinky

    CharleyBarley - my new 2014 diary with pics

    I love cold grapes -like little bursts of freshness! Your food today - top notch lovely xx
  206. MinkyDinky

    Sian's 2015 restart - time to shift the weight once and for all!

    Hey lovely, how you doing? When you thinking of starting 5:2? I am dabbling with that & SW as a hybrid diet thingymajig and to be honest, just googled 5:2 meal plans and loads came up and just created days outta that. I try to keep sw principles even on that and have 3 meals a day. But I'm only...
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Faux friday eve - tick! Home now after a mega afternoon of busy business. Really looking forward to the long weekend amd tomorrow eve going to my work friends for dinner and a couple of drinks. So fast day is being moved to Friday which suits better as the boy is working, I've got shopping to...
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    I'm good thank you lovely, how are you doing? Xx
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    CharleyBarley - my new 2014 diary with pics

    How can you have too many?!
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    whats for lunch

    Ham Salad!
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Luncheon... Small haul! HexB bars (for now!), fridge raiders 2 syns for roast, 3 for the bbq, pops 5 syns, chewits 0.5 syns each and a standard diet coke! And I have a nana in my drawer. Woo!
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    We can so set a date hun! Just let me know whens good for you. I'm about a 5-10ish minute walk? Xx If you managed that, I'd want to know what you'd eaten the entire week and blinking replicate! Xx
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    This. Was. Gorge!
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    I am going for a walk at lunch so I could pick something up. Sarah - I'll be popping into your little tesco express, recommend anything low syn for a pm fix? Xx
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Ha ha ha!! I thought you was just messing in the first post :D sorry chicken breast for dinner ;) xx I didn't get fake tan. I got some wash for sensitive skin, lip brush, dry shampoo (dead handy!), massage oil thingy and something else.... Sure!! Xx
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    OH NO!!! Forgot my biccies :( Dammit. Looks like just the 1 syn for the day till I finish and then I have 14 to play with and an A and B choice....
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    They are of the syn free variety (the best of course) and really tasty. £2.50 for 2 if I remember rightly! xx Massive craving for it and it well hit the spot! xx
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Good morning beautiful peoples! Happy hump day / happy faux friday eve! This bank holiday weekend has me far too excited! Today was meant to be an EE day but... I'm not digging it. I want a red day. So, thats what I'm having! Breakfast - gorge! Bacon n egg roll and I then added 1 syn of...
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    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Oh and the third one (striped bib...) she looks like she has done/about to do something mischievous :D xx
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    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Bella is adorable! Look at her little smiling face, gorgeous!! Xxx
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    Sarah's Target & 10K Mission

    Sounds perf! And I guess you could swirl through some ff nat yog or coconut milk light for a creamy version... lush! Xx Another great day planned there sweetie! Happy hump day xx
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Its a wheat and white mini wrap for 97 cals? I screen shotted MFP... I just didn't have basil leaves... dur! So I added a couple of finely diced bits of red onion leftover from curry night on sunday. Was yum! Xx
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Do it!! We love a new diary and I've seen some of your posts, so judging by them, I'd for one be reading :) xx
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    Sarah's Target & 10K Mission

    I'd also love to know about the soup!! Xx
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    And here is my brightly coloured fast day pizza and salad! Forgot about my love for pesto!!
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    It was pretty darn good, but I dunno if Hendo has hers yet and I don't want to ruin the surprise! Xx
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    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Hows Bella's tum now hun? Hope you have had a lovely day and a nice eve with your friend xx
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Evening gang. Well... I made it. I did have a rice cake for 26 cals so my total is nearer 600 for today but, well I'm a rebel ain't I? Never was one to play by the rules and I wanted it. Haven't felt overly hungry which is awesome and haven't had the reported mood swings/headaches people...
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    CharleyBarley - my new 2014 diary with pics

    Er yeah it probably was me! I was just saying to my colleague how bad I want liver and that I had it for breakfast a lot as a kid and more recently with boiled cabbage (again, for brekkie!). I love it. The boy HATES it. But he is working on Monday so guess what I am having?! Ahhhh! Too excited...
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    CharleyBarley - my new 2014 diary with pics

    Yesterday's food looks epic... today sounds just as great. And after re-reading earlier posts - I want liver. Happy Tuesday darl! Xxx
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    Sarah's Target & 10K Mission

    Missy... do not 'slink' back in, STRIDE my lovely! you have a plan right? And you've looked at what you realistically want to weigh and be happy at so its all good sweetie! Food plan for today sounds great too. Hope you're ok and nothing too serious re tablets xxx
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Gym - tick! Glossybox collected - tick! Breakfast - next! Just en route to work, can't wait to get breakfast in my and this GB open. I did wonder how I'd feel working out and not eating anything, so far so good. Thats why I bought the banana - just in case. Which 99% of the time means I'm...
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Welcome aboard! You don't have a diary do you...? Xx
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    Minkys slinky mission!

    Ah thanks very muchly :) get those pics out and show it off! 5 stone is incredible, well done xx Thank you for such awesome words - super motivate me! Xx
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Good morning mini mates, how are we doing today? I'm just getting ready to pop to the gym and work ones buttocks off (literally) before going to collect Glossybox numero deux! Came yesterday while I was at work. It's definitely an incentive to drag my butt outta bed early! Today is a fast...
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    And dinner. Which looks really dark for some reason? It was really tasty and filling. I think green beans would be good with it or some spinach chopped up through it. No salad. Lots left over so will either freeze or have some later in the week, maybe Saturday or Sunday for lunch
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    CharleyBarley - my new 2014 diary with pics

    And bacon. Smoked bacon. Hope you've had a good day hun! Xxx
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Thank god that shitter of a day is done. 3 days till the weekend. Feel pretty wiped after today, works mental and i'm on catch up after not really being around. Carribean beef is out of the new slow cooker book I got and i'm hoping its nice - smells it! Very simple and not much in it - spice...
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Oh and WI this morning... 1 off. Phew!
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Morning morning! Gawd it tis Monday already. But 4 day week so... I actually only have 4 day weeks now until June with my week in Egypt next month so can't complain! Foodage today. EE Breakfast porridge a and b Lunch ham salad Dinner Carribean beef (slow cooker recipe) and rice? Snacks -...
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    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    Oh Anju honey you look amazing! And happy 40th birthday! Hope you had an amazing time xxx
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Still on plan and just had dinner...... 5.5 syns for naan and 1 for the curry. Been watching the tv series Hannibal (following last weeks quadrilogy movie marathon!) And its really bloody good! References to things that happened in the movie and very dry one liners every so often. Very well...
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Quorn sausage sarnie to fill a hole... still on plan even with my hangover woo!
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    The noodles were well tasty. I can't believe I bought it tho!! Force of habit I guess. Well done on the fruit and yogurt! Bet it was yummy? But you've now put a craving in my head for sausage sandwich so I'm making one for lunch :D xx
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Oh and curry is from the asia cook book. If anyone wants the recipe just shout xx
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Pictoral evidence!!! Burger was actual rock solid. Gross. The boy refused to eat it. Eye opener really seeing it in the cold light of day after the fat and grease has solidified. Smelt bloody beaut tho!!! So noodle brunch and banana with an afternoon of cuddles and season of Helix (which...
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    MinkyDinkys SW Success Diary!!

    Morning all! I am currently in my bed and the boy has bought me a coffee. Happy now. So I got ever so slightly drunk and done a naughty........ I bought a burger last night. What a pillock. Even more of a pillock because I clearly got home, saw my noodles, 'reminded' myself that I didn't need...
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    Nellylou -2 stone to go! I can do it with SW

    Whoop whoop! Sounds like a girl on a mission and exactly what I did friday night. How you doing hun? Hows bella and Charles? Xx
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