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  1. Funky_Munky

    New Job and boss - advice please!!

    Please excuse the spelling!! I meant to say I have no intention of pursuing him!
  2. Funky_Munky

    New Job and boss - advice please!!

    Firstly I havent posted on here for a while but I have been lurking. Im not really in a position where I feel comfortable enough to talk to anyone in my real life about this just yet so would appreciate any thoughts anyone can offer and I hope no one minds my posting on here. Two weeks ago...
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    Jillian Michaels

    Ive previously used her 30 day shred dvd which I didnt lose much weight using but I certainly lost inches!! Which box set do you have? Ive got her ripped in 30 and killer bum and thigh box set. I did the ripped in 30 for the first time today and I thought I was gonner colapse!!! Did it though...
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    How do you get your confidence back?

    When you've tried and failed before so many times? :( I am a serial dieter done anything and everything including sw last year. Im finding it so hard right now and I just think it is because I am convinced I will never be thin after trying and failling before :( I know I need to stop the...
  5. Funky_Munky

    Pro points was pointless! Back to Discover plan to rediscover Meeeee!

    If you haven't got the old info, a lot of the 'non-offical' WW apps have the old and new plans on them. I have one I paid about £2 for cos WW don't have a decent android app yet, that has a calculator tracker and food database for the old plan on it, as well as PP.
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    Why i am an idiot...

    Hi Catkins, try not to look back too much and instead focus on the future. No matter what happened in the past you are going to eat healthly, lose weight and get to a size you're happy with! I'm similar to you, TTC whilst also trying to lose a bit of weight. I like to look at it this way - If...
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    Genuine comments saying I've lost enough. Ignore?

    If I remember correctly Frankied have you experienced issues with losing too much weight§ ? Im sorry if this isnt you, but maybe if there have been those issues in the past people may be worried about you and want to make sure you dont go back to those extremes you went to previously. There is...
  8. Funky_Munky

    The contraceptive pill

    Ive got to agree with this. The last pill I was on I would get really hungry and it would come on really quickly and I would get really quite stressed about it. Like, I need something to eat NNNNNNOOOWWWW!!!!!!! I had never had anything like it on the other pills. Now Im off it completely, my...
  9. Funky_Munky

    Extra Easy satsumas...

    Without meaning any offence, how can anyone think biscuits are better for them than fruit?! Personally Id give ur hubby a slap! Having said that I cant eat huge amounts of it cos it doesnt agree with me. 21 Satumas and id never be off the loo!
  10. Funky_Munky

    KFC advert help

    I need one of those tubes!!
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    Don't you just hate it when....

    Ive got one of these, but what she doesnt realise is the boss is slagging her off for it when her back is turned and the whole building thinks she is a laughing stock for the way she behaves. Im happy to let her believe she is teachers pet. Insert evil cackle here!!
  12. Funky_Munky

    10 or 15

    The trick is to think about it as a change of lifestyle rather than a diet. You wouldnt go for the rest of your life without a bit of chocolate now and then, and if you tried to you would risk binging. The syns allow you to have a little bit of what you fancy. Yes you should mainly be eating...
  13. Funky_Munky

    Extra Easy New girl!

    If its star week youre weight can fluctuate. Mine can anything up to half a stone!! Plus its not on the class scales so it will be bound to be different to what it would be at class. If you feel the problem is not just star week then try posting a diary on here so people can give you advice on...
  14. Funky_Munky

    New to sw

    Why not try and make it a bit easier on yourself by doing just one day. EE is a good place to start until youre used to it, then you can move onto the others once you get the hang of it. It does take time but after a few weeks it will become second nature, just be persistent and dont worry...
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    Funky Munky is doing it right this time!

    Todays food as follows EE day Boiled eggs and baked beans (whoops no sf for brekkie!) FF activia Steak with carrots brocolli cauliflower and green beans 2oz fruit and fibre - heb and five syns FF activia Turkey breast steak mashed potatoes and veggies as before Bbq sauce - five syns Tea with 350...
  16. Funky_Munky

    Started today!

    Hi doublehappy, Im starting back on sw today after a few weeks off on hols. Its a great plan, and gets good results. Im sure you will get that six stone off in no time.
  17. Funky_Munky

    Man Vs Food

    Its like top gear, on all the flamming time. Ive got it on series record.
  18. Funky_Munky

    Man Vs Food

    Currently sitting watching this on Dave. Is it bad if this is making me hungry even when the food looks like slop?!
  19. Funky_Munky

    X factor again !!!

    You here so many stories that people who audition have actually been head hunted to apply if that makes sense. So they fix it so these people go through. I would go for it, just be realistic about what to expect. For every person you see on the telly there are a few thousand more you dont see...
  20. Funky_Munky

    X factor again !!!

    Or does any of it really matter when we are all still here talking about it and theres still so many million watching it each week?!
  21. Funky_Munky

    Don't you just hate it when....

    Bloody accident waiting to happen that is with some dozey sod slamming on when they see it!!
  22. Funky_Munky

    Don't you just hate it when....

    Not by us. Its on the main road which is 30. The entrance is off the main road down a residential windey road so you cant get above 10mph half the time going down it with parked cars anyway.
  23. Funky_Munky

    been feeling down

    These things happen. Go to class and see what the offical wi result is. Then accept it and forget about it. I would say dont worry too much about getting to target or worrying about getting there by xmas, cos it will just leave you pondering about what you could have done and beating yourself...
  24. Funky_Munky

    Don't you just hate it when....

    Ive got one of them by the school in our village its a 30 zone, but you can be doing 20 mph and the damn thing will flash 30 at you!! Grrr!!
  25. Funky_Munky

    Don't you just hate it when....

    When Im driving to work on a weekend and everyone else in front of me is tootling along at 30 in a 60 zone!!
  26. Funky_Munky

    ARGH!!!!!

    Well done on getting to the new group. I know how you feel with your friend. I used to go to class with the mil and it just brought me down. I dont go to class at all now, but I think if I did in future, I would go alone now. You need to do this for yourself and yourself only. Dont let eating...
  27. Funky_Munky

    The contraceptive pill

    I think given the short time scale its more than likely to be fluid retention caused by hormone changes, similar to pmt. The pill can be different for everyone and different pills do different things as well. Some people find it puts weight on others dont. Thing is dont let that stop you from...
  28. Funky_Munky

    How can I motivate myself again?

    Hi Hun Im back to just under 11 stone and Ive been finding it hard to motivate myself as Im ttc so feel a bit like whats the point. But im picking myself back up and getting on with it. For me, its been easier to focus on eating healthier rather than my weight, losing weight is just a little...
  29. Funky_Munky

    First week was awful, has this happened to anyone else...

    Just tell yourself that eating wont change the situation youre stressed about. Plus eating healthier will leave u better equipped for stressful situations.
  30. Funky_Munky

    Still got my big belly.

    At the risk of sounding cheeky, of course your stomach is going to stick out if you push it out! But being serious, it can be a combination of things. It could be a result of an extreme low calorie diet, ive seen things on this forum about people doing vlcds who have this problem. Also if could...
  31. Funky_Munky

    X box kinnect ?

    Its much much better than the wii imo, theres no faffing about with the controller, its just like using an exercise dvd. But it can read what youre doing, so can see if youre doing right etc. If you are going to use it for exercise, get one of the proper exercise and fitneas games, I have zumba...
  32. Funky_Munky

    SW on your own or attending a group ?

    I have to admit I used to find the classes dull and would go on for ages. If I went to the 7pm group I wouldnt get home until 9!! Hence why Im on my own now.
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    what is your one ambition when at target that isnt about your body..

    This is what I feel like, everyone tells me Im confident but I dont feel that way at all!!
  34. Funky_Munky

    X factor again !!!

    Och of course it is, along with all the stuff about Kelly and Tulisa scrapping. Its just stuff to keep it in the news and public arena. I have felt it has gotten a little bit tired this year, you could tell straight off who was gonner get through from how the auditions were shown. And the...
  35. Funky_Munky

    please help me :(

    I'll be 100% honest, Its things I've had to tell myself in the last few days too. :o I'm honoured someone has found me so helpful tho!
  36. Funky_Munky

    Funky Munky is doing it right this time!

    Soooo, where to begin. I have been doing SW up until I went on holiday three weeks ago. I spent two weeks eating what I wanted of American food (never good!) and have put on about half a stone as a result :rolleyes:. I was at a bit of a loss about what to do when I got back. I'm heavier than I...
  37. Funky_Munky

    please help me :(

    Everyone here has been in your position at some point in their life Curvygirl, but you will learnt to get past it. There will always be a reason or excuse to go off plan, but the best way to deal with this is to find things to stop the excuses. If it takes ages to cook things, batch cook...
  38. Funky_Munky

    First week was awful, has this happened to anyone else...

    Tell us a bit more about what went wrong in the first week hun, was it eating the wrong foods and did this impact on your weight? I'm sure there are some positives you can take from this week like changing some habits? Focus on them for now. It doesn't happen magically overnight and I am only...
  39. Funky_Munky

    Green Days What has been your best advice received in this sw forum?

    Cook in bulk and freeze the extra. I used to laugh at all these domesticated people that did this, now my freezer is full of home made goodies! Its so handy for something warm to have for lunch in work or for those evenings when you really dont wanna cook from sratch.
  40. Funky_Munky

    Extra Easy Silly of me i know.....

    Youve learnt youre lesson from the sounds of it. You have two options, forget what it said and stick to plan, you may see a lose on wi at class. Or you can dwell on it, binge and deffo put on the weight or even more. If you are having ladies issues this can cause all manner of weird and...
  41. Funky_Munky

    I've ruined my weight loss

    Some consultants Ive encountered are like Jackyl and Hyde. They will ve so rude and dont wanna talk to you while weighing in etc, but then in the actual class they are as nice as pie. I just think its all an act with some of them and they dont give a monkeys really. I had one leader who was...
  42. Funky_Munky

    SF - What's changed?

    Thanks hun, Ive had a look on the list and not all plain cereals are free anymore?! Ggggrrr
  43. Funky_Munky

    Propoints

    TBH hun this is the old plan section, so most people on here are likely to favour this more than the PP Plan. Its good youre getting on well on it, but you may find people more responsive on the main ww page where more people will be doing PP.
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    SF - What's changed?

    Im so glad to see this section of the forum as Ive been considering going from SW to the WW SF plan. Its just that little bit easier as things like plain cereals were allowed when I did it last. When I did it last it was before PP came out, so Im curious to know whats changed. When I did it...
  45. Funky_Munky

    Thoughts on SW/dieting while TTC

    Im going to apologise in advance if I start rambling on about this cos Im not really sure how I feel about this all at the moment. Oh and I are currently TTC. Its all moving a bit quicker than Id expected as my natural AF returned only five weeks after finishing the pill and now I am in a bit...
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    Green Days What is the biggest physical change you hope for from sw?

    Dont wanna depress you hun but even at my slimmest my bum and thighs were still big/flabby in proportion to the rest of my body and I still had cellulite. Exercise and lotions helped a little but it was always there. I think it is something that if you are prone to it it will always be there...
  47. Funky_Munky

    So discouraged !

    This is sooo true. Sw goes against what so many of us have been told it does make people panic. Forget about the quantity of food. When I went to class my leader had a poster up which showed how three meals on sw could be less calories than one non-sw meal, so it has nothing to do with the...
  48. Funky_Munky

    Your non-negotiable food (or I CAN believe it's not butter)

    White bread. I do sometimes dable in wholemeal, but it doesnt do it for me like white does. I was anti low fat cheese but am now a fan of I cant believe its not cheddar from the same people that do the spread. Its a bit more like proper cheese and yummy.
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    Raising an eyebrow

    This is why I dont discuss dieting or healthy eating anymore cos someone always has something to say about it. Just ignore it and enjoy the curry. As for the syn values do check the portion size as the syns in the book are for a certain portion size. What you actually get from the carryout can...
  50. Funky_Munky

    Did you dress up for halloween

    Love the costumes!! And Ellierbear, know how you feel re the dragged through a hedge backwards after a flight Im rocking that look today!! I was in Vegas for Halloween and it was amazing!! Everyone goes to sooo much effort over there love it!
  51. Funky_Munky

    Hair advice

    My hair is naturally curly and I find my frizz can be tamed by how I style it. I only use john frida toni and guy or mark hill shampoo/conditioner. I dont use serum as it just makes my hair greasy. If i do it straight I have to blow dry it 100% dry and then straighten it otherwise if it is...
  52. Funky_Munky

    Are slow losses normal on Slimming World

    I think everyone above has already said it all, youre seeing consistent losses which is good. The other diets youre comparing your losses too are drastic ones that cannot be maintained long term. Sw is a long term plan for life which can be maintained longer. Besides you are actually allowed to...
  53. Funky_Munky

    General Moan

    When your tempted by all the non sw friendly things, dont think about your weight loss. Instead think about your health and how it will make you feel in the long run. If I want a takeaway I always remind myself Ill feel really bloated tired and lethargic after it so whats the point?! Give...
  54. Funky_Munky

    Can't see the light at the end of the tunnel

    I know how you feel. I am about 21 pounds lighter than when I got married and I remember then thinking if only I was a stone or so lighter I would be happier. Thing is I dont feel any different now to when I was bigger. Its only when I looked at pictures the other day I realised there was such a...
  55. Funky_Munky

    Breakfast always throws me off track

    Time doesnt have to be an excuse re brekkie, Im up at either 4am or 6am for work. I will make things like sausage or bacon the night before while Im cooking my tea and have that in the morning with some toast or will boil some eggs while I get ready. At the risk of sounding harsh, it all...
  56. Funky_Munky

    The evils of BREAD!

    Personally I dont see the evils of bread-for me it was the crisps sweets takeaways and general rubbish that put the weight on, not bread. I was partial to the odd subway when my weight got to 12 st when I got married, but even then I was having footlongs with cookies and crisps and meetballs...
  57. Funky_Munky

    Weigh not weight

    Lol!! My problem is my fingers are too fat for my phone
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    Is Slimming World right for me...?

    I really agree with this - having a look at where its all fallen apart before to help this time. I believe losing weight is less about the actual diet you follow and more about our emotions and behaviours. Have a think about whats held you back before and what you can do to change this. I...
  59. Funky_Munky

    Red Days Contemplating...

    In answer to your question I prefer green days as how I eat on red days tends to cost me a fortune compared to green. What I will say to you, as delicately as I can, is before jumping full thrust into SW, have a good long hard think about why youre struggling with ww at the moment and what you...
  60. Funky_Munky

    how is she doing it lol???

    Everyone is soooo different, try not to compare yourself with others. Im asuming you dont see her eat all day everyday, so she may compensate for all the meals out etc some way you dont know about. It may catch up with her, it may not. All you can do is be there for her regardless and focus on...
  61. Funky_Munky

    Mid first week but no weight loss?

    Or maybe what I was trying to achieve was meant as a light hearted way of saying everyone who does sw has had the same question at some point or another to put the persons mind at ease. And I didnt say dont post questions people have asked before. I just said it was a common question which...
  62. Funky_Munky

    Extra easy vs Red and Green

    Im not sure about it being mean to only have one hea and heb - instead you can have as much as you need of potatoes with as much as you need of meat on the same day!! I guess tho if you would rather use the hex on bread it is a bit mean. Pers I prefer the red and green plans. I did sw many...
  63. Funky_Munky

    Mid first week but no weight loss?

    There is honestly a post like this everyweek from someone asking the same question. Why does everyone do it to themselves???!!!!! The class scales are different to your own- stick to weighing at class only. Sw isnt the sort of diet where you lose half your body weight magically overnight. The...
  64. Funky_Munky

    Seems too good to be true

    Hi it looks ok, I take it that was a green day? As long as youre eating until youre full and eating when hungry youre doing fine.
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    Green Days Boiled rice as a snack

    Rice is free on green so technically if youre hungry then you can have it. Personally Ive cut down on what I eat between meals and only tend to eat fruit etc if hungry between meals. If I were that hungry to have something like rice as a snack, I would look at my meals to see if I could be...
  66. Funky_Munky

    Just a few questions from a newbie!

    Youre a bit off on the hex - you get one a and one b on the orange day as you call it which is extra easy On the red and green days you get two a's and two b's
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    Extra Easy What to eat for tea?!

    Yeh its not that nice bit over sweet. Dont worry too much about tea, as long as its syn free it will be fine.
  68. Funky_Munky

    Joined Slimming World last week and still confused

    Do you go to class? If so ring your consultant ans ask them to go over it with you. If you have the book, the super free fruits and veggies are those on the yellow/orange pages near the front. Beans and sweetcorn are not superfree. I do think youve done well with your loss considering you...
  69. Funky_Munky

    Prevention / Cures for Mouth Ulcers

    I use corsodyl (i think thats how its spelt) mouthwash on ulcers. Its kind of like rinsing your mouth with nail varnish remover, but it seems to take the sting out of them. Dont use it straight after brusing tho as it can react with certain toothpastes.
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    4 weeks......6lbs

    The pizza topped chicken sounds yummy - do you top the chicken with anything other than tomato and cheese?
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    Is there a maximum banks can charge in a month?

    Tbh most banks will refund charges as long as they make money out of you another way - interest on loans, overdrafts etc. Just ring them up and kick off. I used to work in a banks call centre and all I ever did was deal with people phoning up asking for their charges to be refunded!!
  72. Funky_Munky

    Gutted!!!!! Sort of sw related!!

    So glad you found it!! Get is resized or on a necklace now tho!!!
  73. Funky_Munky

    4 weeks......6lbs

    Hi hun make sure youre eating enough on red days. Ive found the hunger on red days can kind of sneak up on you in the form of tierdness and headaches. Also make sure you have your hex so you get some carbs and fibre. Ive been on the red days since Saturday and can feel a difference already.
  74. Funky_Munky

    How do you pick a target weight?

    I think consultants like to think it helps to have something to work towards. You can set yourself an interim target, say another stone or 10% or sonething, but once you get there you can change in. Or you could set something like lose a certain amount by xmas and see where you are. You dont...
  75. Funky_Munky

    My sister is turning into a saboteur.

    My mum will always comment if I have lost weight, and I know that she is only doing it out of concern for me, as when we were teenagers one of my sisters had awful problems with an eating disorder. She will always offer me reams of cake and feed me up, but thats just her Scottish hospitality...
  76. Funky_Munky

    How do you pick a target weight?

    Thing is you dont have to set a target weight just yet. You can wait to see how you feel once you get closer to your bmi.
  77. Funky_Munky

    Absolutely gutted :-(

    Tbh an early start doesnt have to mean you cant have a big brekkie. Im up at four this week!! Yes there is a four am!!! I will boil a some eggs while im getting ready and have that with some toast. Or for tomorrow I made some quorn sausages while i cooked tea tonight so Ill have those in a butty...
  78. Funky_Munky

    My personal "ultimate test"

    Well done, personally I find maccies a bit yucky. Now if it was kfc...........mmmmmmmmmmm!!! Seriously well done!!!
  79. Funky_Munky

    Absolutely gutted :-(

    Sarah, do you go to a class and has your leader reviewed your diary and given you advice on this? I know youre gutted about wi, but I do think its also worth bearing in mind with your uncertainty over hex this could account for the gain. If you give it100% this week you may see a result. I...
  80. Funky_Munky

    My sister is turning into a saboteur.

    At the end of the day people generally dont like change, so when people see their friends and family doing something different they dont like it and question it. All you can do is ignore any comments she has to make and as for her attitude towards your run, she might not see it as the big deal...
  81. Funky_Munky

    Freezer friendly foods?

    I would suggest m aking things in advance and freezing them to reheat like a ready meal. I make bolognese, chilli, canelloni and lasagne, loads of stuff like that and freeze them for when I want them. If you have a look on the syns section and search on things like iceland, there have been...
  82. Funky_Munky

    Slightly confused, but not about SW!

    Excellent news the wii will play with you now!! And well done on your loss. Do take what the wii fit says you weigh with a pinch of salt. Mine told my oh he had gained a stone in 24 hours!!
  83. Funky_Munky

    a stone loss per month ?

    You have done exceptionally well, and of course it can be done. Its the same as with any diet, the stricter you are in general the quicker it goes.
  84. Funky_Munky

    Is it possible to eat too much fruit? If so...

    Honestly I have ibs type problems with fruit so cant eat any more than three pieces other wise I get awful bloat and other problems. I would perhaps say if you are eating that amount of fruit along with three meals a day it is perhaps a little bit much but that is only my opinion. I would need...
  85. Funky_Munky

    lacking motivation

    What is it youre struggling with? Feeling tempted by naughty foods? Feeling down about your losses?
  86. Funky_Munky

    a stone loss per month ?

    Everyone ia different and as has been posted above comparing yourself to others will only end in tears. As with everything it depends on how strict you want to be but to achieve that kind of loss you are going to have to be strict, as was said above not many syns, and eating mainly superfree...
  87. Funky_Munky

    Sooo, i think ive developed an eating disorder?

    I dont really know what to say other than suggesting you contacr your doctor. Do any of your friends and family know how youre feeling or what youre doing? Could you talk to someone close to you. I think it might be a good idea to avoid anything diet related, so if you go to class Id stop for a...
  88. Funky_Munky

    Recommend a sw book pleaaaase!!!!

    If you join a group you will get all the basic books which includes lists of all the basic free foods. You can also buy the directories at class which have the syns for branded foods but you can find most of this info on the website you would get access to if you joined class or on this website
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    Statistics - What size are you at what weight?

    Honestly I have no idea what size I am cos I think shops make their sizes up. I have clothes that fit ranging from a 10 to a 16 depening on the shop and style. Generally I am about a 12 but dont take it as a given.
  90. Funky_Munky

    4 weeks......6lbs

    Hope * week isnt too traumatic for you. Just try and ride it out, you should feel better soon. I now have 7 pounds I would love to lose in 18 days!! Not sure I will get there, but Ive swapped from my beloved green days to red days to try and boost my losses. Im opting for super free foods wherr...
  91. Funky_Munky

    Would you say something......

    You could mention it in a way that would make out you hadnt seen it personally, like its going round your lad did this. That way you could make out you were really shocked, and she could perhaps mention it to her son. Or the other option is tell the lad yourself. Just tell him you saw him do...
  92. Funky_Munky

    Joining on Monday

    Good luck. Have you done sw before? If not take a long look through all the books and get yourself familiar with the plan. Its a bit odd to begin with, but you will get the hang of it Im sure.
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    Free food on syns calculator

    I always used to wonder how it worked, but I think it can work it out based on the other info you put in about carbs fat protien etc. I would have thought something high in carbs would register as high syns on red, and something high in protien would be high syns on green?
  94. Funky_Munky

    Sooo, i think ive developed an eating disorder?

    I think sometimes there is a very fine line between dieting and eating disorders. I see so many posts from people complaining when their friends or family tell them they are obsessional about what they eat, but I guess to the outside world, being strictly 100% on plan can actually seem a bit...
  95. Funky_Munky

    slimming world books

    Tbh, I think its worth spending the tenner to get all the bumf when you first join if youve never done the plan before. You dont have to go back to the class after that if you dont want to. There are loads of posts on here about whats free, hex and syn values, so once you have the basic free...
  96. Funky_Munky

    Green Days Think I've ruined this week

    I honestly believe the best option is to forget about it and carry on as normal. That way you dont get caught up in silly habits like not eating, or think to yourself well Ive blown it I might as well have x y and z now. There is no guarantee you will lose, but you should at least sts, and if...
  97. Funky_Munky

    Toning?...

    If you have no ideas where to start with weights based exercises try one of davinas exercise dvds or the jillian micheals 30 day shred one is also good. With exercise yoi do need to look at your body as a whole tho, which something like a dvd or class will help with. Also doing weights wont...
  98. Funky_Munky

    Do Giving Up Alcohol help?

    Personally I found if i saved my syns to use on alcohol at the weekend, even if I was within my syns, I wouldnt lose. I generally dont drink as much anymore for various reasons, but I tend to use my syns on other things now.
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    Work

    Are you a member of a union? Is there anyone who can take this up on your behalf? Ive been in this situation, the policy is one thing but local management say another. Take it directly to hr if you can. Hope it gets sorted for you. Im not happy at work at the moment. I love what I do but all...
  100. Funky_Munky

    Healthy extras and breastfeeding (Ive tried asking in the relevant forum I promise!)

    Personally I would go by what your book says. The thing you do find with sw is that they wont always give set amounts of what you MUST have each day, they will say to do whats best for you. If you need the full amount have it, if you dont need it one day, have less. It wont be set in stone. Do...
  101. Funky_Munky

    How do you not feel deprived?

    Sylver, I would recommend getting hold of the books, by going to class for the first week only or looking to see what you can get from ebay. With that information you can see what you can have for free and use that as a basis of what to have. There is loads of choice of free foods and as others...
  102. Funky_Munky

    Healthy extras and breastfeeding (Ive tried asking in the relevant forum I promise!)

    The muller lights always count as free. Which day are you following? On red or green days you have 2hea and 2heb regardless of whether or not you are breast feeding. I believe but am not 100% sure that while breast feeding on ee you get 2hea and 2 heb, while on the other days i have no idea what...
  103. Funky_Munky

    is it possible.....

    Got to agree with this. I have no objections to gaining as long as I know why!! Dont put too much pressure on yourself to lose.
  104. Funky_Munky

    So, so hungry today. What have I done wrong?

    How long was between your brekkie and lunch? Personally if i dont eat much for breakfast and go a while without eating, when i do eat it takes twice as much to fill me up if that makes sense. Maybe try a bigger breakfast and do have the extra hex for breast feeding!
  105. Funky_Munky

    Not sure i can.....

    Hi hun, Ive noticed a few post from you lately where youve said you find weight loss stressful and were talking about having a week off class. Ive had a look through some of your other posts and notices you mentioned about frequently weighing yourself and only eating fruit on weigh in day. Im...
  106. Funky_Munky

    Womens "Issues" - How much do you tell?

    Thanks for that dragged myself in in the end. Felt silly for asking but have never had to take time off for these kind of things before!
  107. Funky_Munky

    Womens "Issues" - How much do you tell?

    Id appreciate some advice please. I came off my pill about a month or so agago. Ive not been feeling too bad as a result until this last week when Ive felt soooo dizzy and sick everyday, now today I also have the worst cramps ever!! Im deffo not preggers btw. So the cramps are so bad today Im...
  108. Funky_Munky

    Advice needed

    Have a look on the other thread which should have good tips. The way I see it is that there is nothing wrong with wanting to eat as healthy possible while pregnant to give you and your baby the best start, regardless of what it does for your weight.
  109. Funky_Munky

    a bit cross!

    Ha ! Mine would have responded with 'you know where the spar is love!'. Yours sounds like a sweety tho!
  110. Funky_Munky

    a bit cross!

    Theres nothing worse than finding the oh has gobbled everything you want to eat. Im sure mine has a sixth sense for it!!!!
  111. Funky_Munky

    weight loss

    Depends what you mean by what you find stressful. I guess when first starting out it can be a faff working out the best things to eat etc, but after time that gets easier. Some times I find it a bit depressing if I have a lot of social things and I feel like I cant eat what I would previously...
  112. Funky_Munky

    Green Days No longer down in the dumps

    Im sorry if what I say sounds harsh, but I think your fella is being unnecessarily cruel about your weight. He may be concerned about your health, but he is capable of saying it in a way which shows he still loves you. If he has had problema youve helped him through then you need to ask him for...
  113. Funky_Munky

    The big question - Do I get a washer dryer?

    I only had one briefly in a rented house but it broke after it started eating my clothes. Tbh Im so used to having no dryer now I dont personally see the need. Although I dont have any kids!!
  114. Funky_Munky

    Thinking about going-it-alone

    I am going solo at the moment, but am super focused on my holiday so my motivation is high. Only you know if you habe the motivation to do it alone, if you can be accountable to yourself and keep on track when it gets tough. Coming on here is good for support and motovation.
  115. Funky_Munky

    What was your worst habit?

    Mine was thinking it was acceptable for a short ar8e like me who sits down all day to eat the same as my oh, whose almost a foot taller and is on his feet eight hours a day. This wknd while I have been off plan two people have commentes (jokingly i must add!) that I eat and drink like a bloke...
  116. Funky_Munky

    4 weeks......6lbs

    Ha ha know that feeling!! We are ttc and while im sooo excited, I worry about what pregnancy will do to my weight!!
  117. Funky_Munky

    What do you do to relax when you are stressed out?

    Getting out for a walk always helps me relax. Less about the exercise and more for getting some fresh air and seeing some of the countryside.
  118. Funky_Munky

    Found out via Facebook...

    Talk to your mum about it, if its on facebook, I doubt it is that much of a secret and your step dad may already know. If you are on speaking terms with the son you could ask if his dad is aware and would he like to tell him himself or if you can tell him? Personally Im of the opinion that if...
  119. Funky_Munky

    4 weeks......6lbs

    Congrats on your pregnancy. They do say you can still follow sw while pregnant. When you think about it, it basically is just healthy eating. Hope all goes well for you xx
  120. Funky_Munky

    4 weeks......6lbs

    Fingers crossed for your weigh in. Dont worry about it too much. Am jealous of you going to Florida!! Were going vegas. Oh is so excited he has started counting the days!! I havent been doing to well tho, was out on the beer on Friday and yesterday. This week I am being super strict, have no...
  121. Funky_Munky

    Weddings

    If you give people enough notice it wont be a problem. Ive been to Friday weddings which have been fab with big turn outs. We got married in Sept and the weather was fab. I think no matter what you decide youre onto a winner!!
  122. Funky_Munky

    Trying to write a letter of complaint...

    Can I ask if you had youre hair coloured before using this dye? Sometimes different brands react differently with one another I hope you get your hair and the letter sorted out.
  123. Funky_Munky

    Sugar tax - would it bother you?

    If only sugar were the one and only cause of the obesity problems.
  124. Funky_Munky

    Feeling guilty and jealous......

    Just to reiterate whats said above, dont compare yourself to other people as it will only bring you down. To quote that baz lurman song - the race is long and its only with yourself. If your friendship is close enough, I dont think there is any harm in telling them how your feeling about it...
  125. Funky_Munky

    4 weeks......6lbs

    Oh no!! I just have the oh with all his goodies, thankfully he is old enough to hide them out of my sight!! How about when youre feeling tempted getting some of your holiday clothes to try on. Funnily enough the sight of me in too tight white shorts scares me off chocolate for a while...
  126. Funky_Munky

    Oops! A superfree mistake...

    One meal wont do that much damage tbh. Dont worry.
  127. Funky_Munky

    4 weeks......6lbs

    Im in a similar position, aiming to lose as much as I can before my hols. Im just focusing on the holiday everytime i get the munchies. Im sure you can do this, just keep all thr bad stuff out the house and keep up the exercise.
  128. Funky_Munky

    Does anybody else...?

    I think whats more important is that you recognise you dont enjoy the four weeks off youre not 100% and get back onto it all the time. We cant be 100% perfect all the time, but at least if we are giving it our all most of the time then we will get there.
  129. Funky_Munky

    Food you didnt like but then.....

    Veggie mince . Ive always been very suspicious of this frankenstien food as i called it. Especially as I cant eat mushrooms. Ive since started eating asda veggie mince. Its nicer than quorn and not so bad with lots of garlic etc in a bolognese or chilli. Nothing will convince me to eat fishless...
  130. Funky_Munky

    Regrets.....

    I wish I had lost weight for my wedding, honeymoon and my sisters wedding. Tbh though, I had tried and my head wasnt in the right place. So I guess it wasnt meant to be. I do regret farting about all this year and not doing more to shift the weight for my holiday. I let my unrealistic...
  131. Funky_Munky

    Extra Easy success express

    I work on the assumption its like normal, use your syns on goodies like crisps sweets etc if theyre not used on a meal or a non super free snack. So technically you can live off nothing but fruit and salad but have a mars bar everyday!!!! Doesnt look good when i put it like that does it??!!
  132. Funky_Munky

    Extra Easy putting on weight??

    I think "rules" and "telling people what to to" goes against the ethos of sw, they like to be seen as empowering rather than dictating.
  133. Funky_Munky

    new rule?

    I cant eat fruit after a meal, makes me bloated. To me, the whole point of one third superfree was to reduce the amount of other foods you eat, so it would make more sense before. As for this being a rule, I dunno, seems for recent posts one c says one things a rule, another says its not. Do...
  134. Funky_Munky

    Avoiding Syns all week to drink at the weekend ?

    You dont have to stop drinking, just drink within your syns, which may mean drinking differently or slightly less. Tbh there are somethings I have had to accept I need to give up/cut down to be the weight I wanna be. This includes my fast food addiction, as well as booze. Its all about being...
  135. Funky_Munky

    Extra Easy putting on weight??

    I wasnt having a pop little bubblz, i was only trying to say that if people arent losing on ee and are not having one third superfree, then thats a good place to start. I could spend all day talking about how consultants vary on advice given and half of it seems to be made up anyway!!
  136. Funky_Munky

    BUDGET

    Chun-ky, for cheap mug shots etc, try the discount shops like home and bargain or poundland. They always have stuff like this cheap. I guess it does pay to shop around and buy different things from different shops
  137. Funky_Munky

    Avoiding Syns all week to drink at the weekend ?

    Everyone is so different, I would generally say do what works best for you to keep you sticking to plan in the long run. However, I personally found when I was at class, if I saved my syns to have a drink at the weekend, I would never lose even if I was within my syns. I went to class on a...
  138. Funky_Munky

    New York countdown....

    Hi Emma, bet youre really excited about going to New York!! Im in a similar place to you, I wanna lose about half a stone/ten pounds for my holiday to vegas in a month! Just keeping the holiday in mind stops me going off plan. I enjoy baking too, but have put my energy into making sw friendly...
  139. Funky_Munky

    Three months to loss two stone?!?

    Keep that holiday in mind Nixy!! I go away in a month and my summer shorts are all too tight!! Im not giving myself the option to fail, I will get to 10 stone by then even if I have to live off super speed soup the week before I go!!! You can do it, keep getting your summer clothes out to...
  140. Funky_Munky

    Extra Easy putting on weight??

    Little bubblez, it is true that some people can still lose on ee without the one third superfree. But I would say that if someone isnt seeing the losses they would like, as this poster has said, then its a good idea to do the one third superfree.
  141. Funky_Munky

    this house is making my boy poorly

    Funnily enough it was the threat of environmental health that got our old landlord to pull his finger out over things he didnt do!!
  142. Funky_Munky

    Extra Easy First week and REALLY bloated.

    Dont worry too much about the bloating, technically its air anyway and shouldnt weigh too much! I find its the fruit that bloats me. Plus I cant drink as much fizzy pop on sw, it doesnt agree with everything else!!
  143. Funky_Munky

    Extra Easy putting on weight??

    I just wanna re-enforce whats been said already, on ee the one third superfree is really important as this is what makes it work. You should be using the one third super free at meal times as a way of reducing your portions of other foods. Also between meals, it works best if snacks are...
  144. Funky_Munky

    Lost

    I think in some peoples minds it is a compliment!! Youve done exceptionally well so just ignore anyone who doesnt have anything nice to say. Or start making the same remarks to them, soon shuts them up!!!
  145. Funky_Munky

    Bad day

    I can imagen it was very upsetting for you the circumstances in which it happened. I think the best way to look at it is that eating will not change anything, and probably wont make you feel better in the long run. Its very difficult when upset, but just try to remember whats best for you in...
  146. Funky_Munky

    Alpen Lights.....Yuck!!!

    I dont buy them anymore cos they work out so expensive for what they are and how long they last (not very with having two a time!). I get the weetabix ones now. They are a heb for one and are always in the cheap shops for a quid a box.
  147. Funky_Munky

    October mag and recipe book query

    I guess it sort of defeats the purpose of the days if youre having pasta on a red day or meat on a green day. It makes more sense to have those meals on the days listed as it is more economical with syns and fits in better with the plans. Mpst should fit in ok with extra easy tho.
  148. Funky_Munky

    Red Days Is this ok ?

    If i recall correctly you can have four ryvita as a b choice but other than that looks fine z
  149. Funky_Munky

    Question about freezing homemade syn-free lasagne....

    I recently made a cannelloni with cottage cheese and eggs, which I froze and it was fine to reheat. If it is a sw recipie from the website/mag they usually say if its ok to freeze (have a little snow flake symbol in the mag)
  150. Funky_Munky

    this house is making my boy poorly

    I dont want to jump to conclusions about how you have dealt with your landlord, but I do think you should put your foot down with him. Tell him to fix it or you leave in x amount of weeks. Do it in writing too and then you have proof. Technically you could get out of it by breach of contract on...
  151. Funky_Munky

    ice-creams

    Skinny cows or twisters are my faves and not too bad on syns. Never been a fan or magnums really.
  152. Funky_Munky

    ice-creams

    Skinny cows or twisters are my faves and not too bad on syns. Never been a fan or magnums really.
  153. Funky_Munky

    BUDGET

    Its the same as anything you can do it as cheap or exspensive as you want. I would recommend getting into the habit of adapting sw to within your budget so thr cost doesnt become a reason to pack it in. I do mainly green so buy cheap pasta rice spuds etc. I dont eat much meat and only use...
  154. Funky_Munky

    Treat day?

    I used to and i believe it did me no good. I would just binge on anything and everything. Then there was the danger it would drag on into the next couple of days too. Now i just keep within my syns. Its easier and helps better with my losses.
  155. Funky_Munky

    good loss then self destruct?

    I can relate to the 'good one week bad the next'. I think for me its that Ive never really got into the mindset of changing my eating habits forever. I was always be as good as possible all week then have what I want after weigh in. Even before sw I was the sort of person who was good all week...
  156. Funky_Munky

    Lasagne

    I use passatta as my oh has a fear of tinned toms!! No really!! I find if i use passatta I dont use too much stock, maybe about 250ml. If i use veggie mince I need to put a little bit more in as it soaks up a lot of the liquid. I just use a packet white sauce made up with water and count the...
  157. Funky_Munky

    Wii

    The actual wii is quite good with a good choice of fitness games. Personally i felt the actual wii fit game wasnt to my tastes. I dont think it is suited to anyone who is moderately active already. I have zumba on the xbox which is great. From what ive heard its very similar to the wii version...
  158. Funky_Munky

    Trousers feeling tight :(

    Just think if you say stuff it theres a danger the trousers will feel tight, or after a while wont fit at all. Try not to get down about it, take it on the chin, you know why its happened and you enjoyed it. Get back into sw frame of mind and it will go in no time!!
  159. Funky_Munky

    Hello and waves to anyone who remembers me!

    Well done for getting back on it, Im in the same position as you, have mucked about most of this year. Im sure youll get to where you need to be xx
  160. Funky_Munky

    New to Slimming World.. need advice

    If you struggle with weekend work etc, try making meals from scratch in bulk and freeze them. Ive found this really helpful as I work shifts and often want a hot meal i can sort out quickly at work.
  161. Funky_Munky

    Reassurance needed - I can do this!!

    I have been on and off sw for most of this year (ill be honest mostly off!!). I go on holiday in a month and realistically I HAVE to shift at least half a stone in a month otherwise none of my holiday clothes will fit and i am not in a postion to buy anymore as Im skint (stupid broken car!!). I...
  162. Funky_Munky

    Lost all this weight

    Well done on the weight loss!! Tell your fella how youre feeling, some men just dont get the subtle hints.
  163. Funky_Munky

    Wagon falling off and crashing in to a wall!

    I think some people are too hard on themselves about weight loss sometimes. Nobody's perfect and no one would ever expect themselves to be 100% at work or in their home lives 100% of the time. So why expect it with weight loss. Do try to take something from it though, was there anything you...
  164. Funky_Munky

    Extra Easy Help!! - why have i plateaued with weight loss

    The advice re a food diary is a good quick and easy way of seeing if anything is obviously a miss. If you usually stick to ee do give red and green a go. Just changing to a different plan may be enough of a shock to the system to shake out of it. I can vouch for green!!
  165. Funky_Munky

    What Days Do You Like The Most?

    Are yoy sure the fish is only two syns on green? This seems very low, but dont have my book with me to check.
  166. Funky_Munky

    Think i might need help :(

    I feel that for some people 'fat' is less of a physical state, and more a state of mind. Its a word they use to describe feeling down and unhappy, or perhaps when facing a stressful situation. As someone who has been overweight for most of my life, I do sometimes feel being fat is a mindset for...
  167. Funky_Munky

    Experiment Red Vs Green

    I think a lot of people forget quorn and other meat free options are still free on red days which can work out a bit more economical. I got extra lean mince in tescos the other day on offer two for six pounds- -i couldve cried!! Im now forcing the oh into eating quorn chillies!!
  168. Funky_Munky

    Extra Easy Confused newbie

    Is this on the new ww plan? Cos when i successfully lost two stone on ww old points, i ate pasta, spuds and rice all the time. It was meat that was the devils food cos it had so much saturated fat. Dont fear the carbs!!
  169. Funky_Munky

    can it be done????

    As said above, only you know how motivated you are and how much you rely on class. Ive done it on my own and at class. Im currently on my own and doing well, but i am super motivated for my hols. I liked at class that i would get a round of applause and congratulated for my hard work. I didnt...
  170. Funky_Munky

    How do you cheer yourself up without junk food?

    So true!! Saw a lovely canvas in next the other day 'where there is tea there is love'!!
  171. Funky_Munky

    Think i might need help :(

    Again, well done on your loss! I must admit that you have lost a lot of weight in what is a relatively short time period. It will probably take a bit of time for your mind to catch up with the changes in your body. I think sometimes we have what can be unrealistic expectations about how our...
  172. Funky_Munky

    time of the month gain..how much??

    Mine used to be awful, like phonicshunny, I would always feel it in my clothes etc. And this was when i was on the pill! I have no idea what it will be like now since ive come off it!!
  173. Funky_Munky

    Cous cous

    Plain cous cous is free, the flavoured stuff in the packs generally has syns, but not too high.
  174. Funky_Munky

    How come Colmans season and shake...

    Some of thesw things do have added extras. I use that so juicy which i am convinced must have oil in it. Tbh the syns arent too bad divided up between portions.
  175. Funky_Munky

    extra easy not so easy!

    Its one of those things that with me varies day to day. Generally Ive got at least one meal planned in advance so can work my day out in advance round that. I generally default to green, but sometimes I realise ive only had one hea/b and think well i could have some meat with my tea without...
  176. Funky_Munky

    first time over target in a year

    I think to be fair you deserve massive pat on the back for staying within target for a year well done!!! I am sorry to hear about your loss. It is always is difficult, especially as it does tend to remind us of others we lose. Grief works in such strange ways. Dont be afraid of giving yourself...
  177. Funky_Munky

    Emotional eating

    I have this problem and feel i am making some progress with it. On one of the posts above it talks about dealing with the things making you upset etc. It is daunting, but tbh until you realise/accept/deal with why its happening, it wont change. I know a lot of my emotional over eating centres...
  178. Funky_Munky

    Shift Working and Syns

    I do shifts (not a full on night shift though!) and they do mess with my eating habits. I sometimes end up eating four meals a day on some of them! Ive always kept a stash of sw friendly quick and easy things in my drawer like mug shots fat free supernoodles etc in case i get hungry and dont...
  179. Funky_Munky

    OMG Only 15 more weigh ins till Xmas!!!!!

    Hhhmmm if you tasted the rubbish goose fat ones we had from m&s last year you might disagree. I was so disappointed. We say every year we will be sensible at xmas, but I still always go awol. Even if we dont buy much for ourselves, oh will get given a lot and as i said above, its the...
  180. Funky_Munky

    Pushy and Proud: Junk Food Mums.

    I do think for some people they honestly do not know where to begin with cooking and do lack the confidence to try. At least microwave meals come with instructions!! I actually once had a relative who shall remain nameless ask me how to show them how to make a mug shot!!!!!!
  181. Funky_Munky

    OMG Only 15 more weigh ins till Xmas!!!!!

    Christmas dinner is the healthiest thing I eat over Christmas!!! For me Its all the booze, crisps and sweets that we buy in cos its Christmas. Then go to my parents and they still think theres six people at home so have bought chocolates and cakes for six people. Then everyone we visit has done...
  182. Funky_Munky

    Pushy and Proud: Junk Food Mums.

    I know this program would have made me mad gggrrrr!!! I am married to the fussiest eater in the world which I blame 100% on his parents for raising him on junk food. Tbh my parents werent the healthiest, but we were always brought up on home cooked meals (mainly cos with four kids to feed...
  183. Funky_Munky

    scrambled eggs

    Me tooI find them a bit 'wet' with milk etc
  184. Funky_Munky

    Serious help needed.......

    What do you think made you go off track in August? Maybe if you can work out how you lost your mojo you can get it back. Im recently back 100% after being awol for a few weeks. To be fair i have a holiday in five weeks so this is my motivation! I know im bad for expecting too much which sends me...
  185. Funky_Munky

    Extra Easy Can I really lose weight eating that???

    The way to look at it is if youre filling up on healthy and satisfying foods, youre less likely to reach for high calorie and fat snacks or foods.
  186. Funky_Munky

    No loss - NOT giving up!

    Star week can cause you to maintain or gain, so i wouldnt worry just yet. Our bodies arent machines and dont always work to a set or expected loss each week. If youre concerned about how your following the plan pop a diary on here for peolle to have a look at.
  187. Funky_Munky

    weird question apologies if ur eating!!!

    I cant eat much fruit either. Its not as severe as your issues, but if i eat too much i get awful bloating.
  188. Funky_Munky

    Green Days = Bloating??

    Try peppermint tea, it helps. Also watch how much fruit you have and try to have fruit before a meal rather than after. I cant eat more than three pieces of fruit a day cos of the bloating.
  189. Funky_Munky

    Where do you struggled to stick to plan?

    Weekends have always been my weak spot, no idea why. I just always went awol on weekends and always found it hard then.
  190. Funky_Munky

    does any celebrities do..

    I dont think any celebs are totally honest about what they weigh, what they eat or what exercise they do. If anything a celeb endorsement would put me off.
  191. Funky_Munky

    Will the exercise help?

    I think that in the long run exercise combined with following the plan can help boost losses. I dont really think it can compensate for being off plan. My leader used to say it was in addition to sw, it didnt allow you to have extras.
  192. Funky_Munky

    New start Monday

    Jayde, i think there are a few of us starting again so dont feel any shame for it. Good luck at the new class.
  193. Funky_Munky

    Ladies - Pill and weight loss

    Please excuse spellings fingers and phone arent getting along!!
  194. Funky_Munky

    Ladies - Pill and weight loss

    This has probably been seen and done sooo many times, but was wondering what peoples thoughts were about the effect of contraception on their weight loss. My reasons for asking is that ive generally not blamed the pill for my weight problems. I was this size before i took it and successfully...
  195. Funky_Munky

    Fresh new start

    Im going to try my best to keep this as positive as I can, but right now Im feeling pretty annoyed with myself. I have faffed about for so long now to try and get to ten stone but I never seem to get past this point. Now I have five weeks until I go on holiday and I have to try and get as close...
  196. Funky_Munky

    7 day extra easy starter plan.....

    If you want some ideas of things to have, look through peoples diaries on here and also the recipies section. If you feel youre eating too much try sticking to three meals,make sure you have one third superfree and keep snacks to superfree fruit and veg.
  197. Funky_Munky

    Messed around for too long, can I come back???

    Hi, im joining you in starting again today, ive been trying to get back to 10 stone for what feela like forever, now i have to get there for my hols in five weeks!!!!!! Eeeek!!!! I much prefer red and green. I would love ee to work but i dont trust it!! Do what you think is best and what works!!
  198. Funky_Munky

    How tall would you be?

    My boss always used to say to me, you dont need to lose weight, you need to grow woman!!
  199. Funky_Munky

    Gambling with measurements for a bridesmaid dress

    Order it for the the size you are now. From my own experience i did similar for my sisters wedding. I didnt lose the wright, the dress was too tight and the whole thing spoiled the day for me. I have every faith you will shift the weight but you dont know what can happen.
  200. Funky_Munky

    clothes to suit

    I have the opposite problem, my bum is bigger than my waist! Ive found that dresses seem to be that bit better for my weight loss journey and can last me two sizes if that makes sense. I have dresses in a 12 right now that will probably still do me ok at goal whereas im still a 14 in bottoms and...
  201. Funky_Munky

    :) Whats Best for me?

    I think you need to have a long and honest think about what makes you go off track on a diet. Is there a particular time you go off track, or is it down to missing certain foods, or expectations about your losses. Honestly i have been chopping between diets for a while, and it was down to always...
  202. Funky_Munky

    Leaders are volunteers?

    I have been led to believe it is similar to a franchise type arrangement wherby they are technically self employed, but they are rewarded financially one way or another. I used to help and got a free class each week. If there were over a certain number of members that class we did also get paid...
  203. Funky_Munky

    Green days vs Red Days

    I posted similar on another post today, on a red day would you eat nothing but steak covered in sauce and expect to lose weight? Probably not so why do the same with pasta? Still have the super free to control the porion and have pasta as much as you want.
  204. Funky_Munky

    Green Days Carb phobia!

    Im not one for having done low carb diets so i dont get the whole carb phobia. I know its junk food that made me fat not jacket potatoes! I have successfully lost weight in the past with including these things in my diet. I think as said above portions are important. On a red day you wouldnt eat...
  205. Funky_Munky

    Made a fatal mistake!!

    Best advice i saw was on here where someone said scales are like clocks. No two clocks tell the exact same time down to the minute and its the same with scales. They are all a few pounds different. So stick to the same scales.
  206. Funky_Munky

    Extra Easy What Time is Best

    I dont think the time matters when youre generally eating through the day. What can be bad for you is going all day without eating and then eating a days worth of food in the evening. I dont actually know if this matters to weight loss, but it can cause problems with blood sugars and insulin...
  207. Funky_Munky

    Scan bran didn't work for me :(

    For scan bran to work i think ideally you need to be having it as part of a meal and replacing other less 'speedy' free foods or hex. A woman at group was similar to you disappointed with her scan bran week. But she realised she had eaten it as a snack along with her usual meals. She had...
  208. Funky_Munky

    How can I try Red Days if I only eat fish?

    How about trying success express if you would still like to follow green. Id suggest doing a search on here to find the full details, but it basically works on a similar prinicple to ee, but two thirds of your meals and all snacks have to be super free.
  209. Funky_Munky

    Extra Easy Ee + SF food + fruit and veg phobic OH = help!!

    I just make the same dinners for us both, but will do boiled frozen veg for me and he will sort out his own beans or peas etc.
  210. Funky_Munky

    Becoming a consultant

    Just being completely nosey now, during the process, did they give any indications on how long it would usually take to recoup that money?
  211. Funky_Munky

    Does anyone's other half understand??

    My fella is one who has never had to worry about his weight, and eats whatever he wants, and i mean whatever he wants! He has never said anything about my weight, but he knows im happier when im thinner fitter and healthier. It doesnt help that my oh doesnt like fruit and veg at all. Generally i...
  212. Funky_Munky

    How do you feel about large consultants?

    There have been a similar threads on this before. At the end of the day as long as the c has lost their weight on sw and knows the plan then fair play to them. As someone with less to lose i have been concerned that a bigger c may not understand my situation and desire to lose weight. Ive had...
  213. Funky_Munky

    Concerns - one for the ladies

    I always gain on star week. I never used to on my old pill tho?! Always comes off the week after tho
  214. Funky_Munky

    The Road To Vegas

    Hope you enjoy your weekend and family party!! Good idea on harvester. Im working this wknd, so doubt it will be great although im meant to going round a mates house tomorrow, so wont be a complete waste. Had a craving for bread and jam, dont eat loads of it myself, but i had a jar in after...
  215. Funky_Munky

    Going ASDA tonight - Any Tips?

    Asda meat free mince is cheaper than quorn and comes up as free on the syns online.
  216. Funky_Munky

    Is there a certain food you just won't allow yourself to have?

    I feel a bit like that with things, i cant do just one slice of pizza im afraid! Its easier to go without. I will still have the odd takeaway tho on wi night, days off plan etc, i just accept the gain on the scales. I generally dont eat much bread as i only like white and use my syns on it, so...
  217. Funky_Munky

    do you feel as tho...

    The odd time when im going out and drink vodka diet coke rather than my usual cider :(
  218. Funky_Munky

    Day 3 and disheartened - I'm a cr*p cook

    Im not exactly the greatest cook in the world, but i manage to get by and as my confidence has grown, ive tried more things. Tbh i probably cook most of my stuff from sratch now. Dont feel you have to do over complicated meals. Try things like- home made potato wedges you can have with anything...
  219. Funky_Munky

    OMG I am so angry

    Hmmm, tbh i dont think its fair to say the exercise isnt working either. Youre doing 30 day shred which is resistence based, which means that it will help you become leaner and more toned, but it wont necessarily result in a change in the scales. I have been where you have been so many times...
  220. Funky_Munky

    Always hungry

    Hi hun, it sounds like you have a few things going on at the moment. I noticed from your other thread that you said you were having issues with depression. Do you feel you maybe comfort eat as a way of dealing with that? I know previously i have dealt with stessful times in my life by eating for...
  221. Funky_Munky

    Back on track

    Its amazing the difference it makes if its not in the house tho! Last night i couldnt have gone off plan even tho i had the munches cos there was nothing snacky like crips, sweets etc. I had a mug shot instead!!
  222. Funky_Munky

    Popcorn flavourings?

    I dont like sweet popcorn tbh, i just chuck some salt over mine.
  223. Funky_Munky

    1/3 superfree query

    In ye olde days of sw, when there were only red and green days, there wasnt a requirement to have one third superfree. This concept only seems to have been introduced with ee. As kingleds points out, it is probably still a good idea to have one third superfree on all the plans. I do try to have...
  224. Funky_Munky

    Final Six Weeks!

    Im a bit like that, have realised its ten weigh ins till my hols and i have at least ten pounds i wanna lose!! Have made a pact with myself to start exercising again properly, doing my davina dvds as well as zumba. Ive decided to do a min of 20mins each day between now and the hols. Must do this!!!
  225. Funky_Munky

    Why is it so hard in the evening?

    Id suggest one of two things, youre not eating enough or foods that keep you full enough during the day so that when night comes your craving something carby and stodgy. Or its comfort eating for something other than hunger- bored watching tv etc. I would also say you have lost a lot of weight...
  226. Funky_Munky

    The Road To Vegas

    Todays food green Porridge and milk hea/b Two white bread and jam 10 syns Baked potato baked beans 1oz cheese hea Green beans carrot cauliflower peas sweetcorn Home made potato wedges Cod heb Veg same as lunch Exercise- zilch spent too long in bed and lazing around!! Will do a proper update...
  227. Funky_Munky

    I'm finding it hard? help :(

    If you are out for lunch why not try subway. They do salad versions of all their sub fillings and a lot are either free or low syn. Obviously hold the cheese and dressings.
  228. Funky_Munky

    Clothes for small and tall!

    I don't buy clothes on the high street much any more. If you go on the websites of most high street stores they have a bigger range of 'specalist' sizes - like Lorna said above new look do a 28" leg online. Next also do a better range of petities, tall (although I tend to be more of a consumer...
  229. Funky_Munky

    do you starve before evening weigh in?

    Thats a good point tbh, it might fool the scales but wont make you any slimmer. My c does two classes at 5pm and 7pm which i swap between depending on shifts. If i go to the earlier class, i try to have lunch earlier, but generally im up and in work earlier anyway, so would want it earlier...
  230. Funky_Munky

    The Road To Vegas

    Todays food - green day 6 Wholemeal crackerbread heb Laughing cow light hea Milk hea Boiled eggs and baked beans Tomato mug shot 6 wholemeal crackerbread heb Homemade veggie chilli with jacket potato Skips 4 syns Mix max 8 syns Unfortunately no exercise - will squeeze in some zumba tomorrow!
  231. Funky_Munky

    The Road To Vegas

    Thanks for the words of advice. I was feeling really sorry for myself earlier!! I know youre right re sw being the long term fix. In just hoping i can shift what i want in time for the holiday so i dont have to resort to a quick fix a few weeks before!! Thing is the weeks i was 100% on plan with...
  232. Funky_Munky

    The Road To Vegas

    I shouldve stayed to class last night but i had a banging headache after work and didnt fancy it. Plus it wasnt the usual leader for some reason. I just feel like now im back to needing to lose nearly a stone for my holiday :( I know this week doesnt count and by the time i get back on my pill...
  233. Funky_Munky

    The Road To Vegas

    Thanks deb, hope its ok where you are with all these scum bags kicking off. Tbh ive not seen too much of it. We live in a village which is a bit rough anyway, but there are no shops to rob and its the sort of place all the scallies would go into the city to kick off. Im not looking forwards to...
  234. Funky_Munky

    Completely off topic-break up??

    I hope that youre coping ok with the break up. Going to see the solicitor is an excellent idea. Just to throw my two pence worth in, there has been a recent break up in our family where one party left and the other took on everything - house, car loan etc. Sorry posted before finished...
  235. Funky_Munky

    Magic pants recommendations

    Make sure as kingleds says buy them a size bigger than you would normally go and you should be ok in terms of comfort.
  236. Funky_Munky

    The Road To Vegas

    Sooo, the damage at wi tonight was 1.5 on :-C. I know why it happened and i was expecting it, but i was still disappointed cos i had been on plan this week. Ggggrrrr!!!! I also feel a little flat after class thanks to the mother in law. I feel awful for writing it like that, but she put on...
  237. Funky_Munky

    Dukan to Slimming World

    Are you familiar with the sw plan at all? You may be better suited to the red plan which is more meat/fish based and more similar to dukan. You are still allowed fruit, veg, somr carbs and you treats as well.
  238. Funky_Munky

    The Road To Vegas

    Mondays food and lack of exercise Green Two Boiled eggs and baked beans 350 ml skimmed Milk hea Apple pear banana Cous cous salad Pear Gammon steak heb x2 Baked beans Jacket potato Egg fried in fry light 1 oz cheese Drinks - nas squash diet coke tea No exercise (unless you count dash round asda!)
  239. Funky_Munky

    The Road To Vegas

    Of course my muffins were tasty, home made by myself after all!! ;-) Thanks for the suggestions for meal ideas, there is a microwave in the office, so i can reheat things. I made myself a massive veggie chilli before from meat free mince peppers onion peas sweetcorn green beans carrots and...
  240. Funky_Munky

    Do you think this is 'food abuse'?

    I think this is true, dried quinoa wont keep you as full for as long as it would if made regularly. Having said that, if you limit it to once a twice a week, it might not do too much damage.
  241. Funky_Munky

    Eggs and Bananas

    I Love eggs and could happily polish off a dozen in a week!! I try to avoid having more than 3 bits of fruit a day as it gives me terrible ibs type problems! This has nothing to do with weight loss tho, last week i had loads of fruit to try and boost my loss, but i really struggled with bloating...
  242. Funky_Munky

    weightloss barrier

    I think this has hit it on the head, i know my problem is i get a bit complacent and happier with my apprearance, so feel like i can get away with being off plan etc.
  243. Funky_Munky

    choosing a target weight!

    At sw it doesnt have to be within your bmi range, it can outside this if you want. This is one of the reasons i chose sw rather than ww who insisted i had to lose three pounds, call target, then i could put it back on if i wanted. Wtf?! Sorry should say, they will let you go higher outside, not...
  244. Funky_Munky

    Food weight questions

    Depends on how much water you use and how long you cook it for. The longer you cook it and the softer you have it, the more it will weigh as its soaked up more water. I always go by dry weights when cooking.
  245. Funky_Munky

    The Road To Vegas

    Todays food etc - green day Two boiled eggs and baked beans Milk hea x2 Banana apple pear Heb soup as yesterday Two boiled eggs Two banana muffins 18 syns Cod heb Pasta Brocolli carrots cauliflower 45 Mins zumba 45 Mins walk after pictures Have a cous cous salad ready for tomorrow, just trying...
  246. Funky_Munky

    The Road To Vegas

    Thats a shame about your pound hun, its funny how the syns work, some weeks i have more than 70 and lose, other times i sts or gain?! No idea how it works. Ive found if i drink tho my losses are rubbish, so have pretty much quit till i get to goal. Think i might have to go and make myself a big...
  247. Funky_Munky

    Irregular periods!?

    That was the evil one i was on, cilest i think!! Completely going off this topic, hoe have you find it coming off the pill? Im looking to come off in a few months, worried about how it will effect me!
  248. Funky_Munky

    How many people would follow SW on their birthday?

    I think its entirely up to you and how important it is to you to lose. Im asumimg this question is in response to your others post where some people queried your decision to have two carryouts in one day? At the end of the day its up to you and you dont have to justify what you do. Just consider...
  249. Funky_Munky

    Stressed!

    Hi hun, i think youve hit it yourself, sw is an amazing plan and is sustainable in the long run. I have been tempted with calorie counting and ww with promises of faster losses. But i didnt stick to them, cos i do feel so deprived and hungry and then just binge. Keep it up, you know it works...
  250. Funky_Munky

    woman of the year awards

    I would speak to your consultant about it tbh, ours was talking about it this week that you need to meet certain conditions to be put forwards for it, and i was under the impression you had to fall within that criterial currently iykwim? Edited to say you have done amazingly regardless of those...
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