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    Anyone 12 stones to 11 stones

    Hello all, I was part of this thread a few months ago but then went off plan due to a whole range of things from holidays to business trips to moving house... Finally back and really determined to keep at it this time, no matter what! Getting into the 11s will really mean a lot to me as 12...
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    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    Charmel, that's such a lovely NSV!
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    Anyone 12 stones to 11 stones

    I think the 4 inches is definitely something to celebrate!! Congrats :)
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    Anyone 12 stones to 11 stones

    Congrats Mary - good luck in the 11s! You're the one who's now inspiring us to catch up with you - hopefully we'll be joining you there soon :)
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    Anyone 12 stones to 11 stones

    Yes, 4 stone in 20 weeks is incredible! That's amazing! And good luck next week TrimTrixy - you're so close now!
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    Monday weigh in

    Congrats to those who have lost! A pound off for me this week! I didn't expect any more than that, I used quite a lot of syns... However, that 1lb did get my my stone award :D Going away for a week now so just really hope that I don't undo all of my hard work...
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    Scals' Answer to Gravy!!!

    It's free on Green and Extra Easy, but you have to syn it if you're doing Original! I don't know if it's in the book, I looked it up on the SW website :)
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    Anyone 12 stones to 11 stones

    It was only 1 lb, but thanks! And thanks - I'm sure I will :) Just got to avoid the buffet...
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    Scals' Answer to Gravy!!!

    Just found this thread on a search for syn free gravy and seeing this has made my day - fab idea for gravy (can't wait to try the onion one either) AND I didn't realise Smash was free! When I was a student I used to make it up when I got in from a night out rather than get a takeaway - good to...
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    Syn-free Rich Red Onion Gravy

    This looks fab, can't wait to try it! Thanks!
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    Anyone 12 stones to 11 stones

    Another pound off this week, so now 12 stone 3 - edging slowly there! This also means that I received my stone award :) Unfortunately that was my last WI for May as I'm on holiday next week, meaning that I'm nowhere near being in the 11 stone bracket before the end of the month... Ah well, as...
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    Core Stability

    Yes, the plank is a brilliant one - google a video if you're not sure how to do it. Squat thrusts are great too. Pilates is the best type of workout for core strength - if you don't want to pay to join a class, you could probably get a good DVD for £5 from Amazon - just make sure you read the...
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    Do you ever re-read your books?

    I'm completely with you - I read the first four books about 10 times before the fifth one even came out!! (A bit extreme, I know... I was young... :o) But you can completely and utterly get more out of a book on the second read. Or the third. I have hundreds of books (been a bookworm since I...
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    Monday weigh in

    Fab ideas - thanks! Lunch is never an issue (salad or jacket potato) but dinner's so difficult as they put sauces on everything! I'll have to use your 'create-my-own' approach from now on :)
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    anyone been 2 boston

    I went in January, it's beautiful! Make sure you go ice skating in the park and try some clam chowder from the marketplace!
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    Adding Stickers to Signatures

    Thanks! :)
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    Monday weigh in

    Thanks, I may have to take you up on that! I think this week it was the post-dinner drink that was my downfall, when I'm away it tends to be compulsory to socialise...
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    injury recovery

    Yes, you definitely need to rest - exercising when it's not ready could lead to serious long term damage. When it does start to feel like it's getting better, try something non-weight bearing like cycling - and be really really careful!
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    Joined the gym.

    Congrats, good luck with it! I started my gym routine again and am absolutely loving it, I'm at the stage now where I really look forward to going! Just stick with it - the hardest part is always getting there! Hope it goes well for you! x
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    Clueless about weights

    Yes, more reps are best for losing weight/toning up - don't worry too much about what size weights you use as it'll take a LOT for you to build huge muscles! A good guide is that if you're doing 15 reps, choose a weight that means that you really struggle with the 12 to 15 repetitions of each...
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    Running and not losing weight

    Yes, agree with those above, you've probably been losing inches without losing pounds! I don't know much about how WW works but SW will allow you to eat plenty of healthy foods to keep your body going - it can go into starvation mode when you exercise to much for what you've eaten...
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    Mirena Coil and Slimming World

    I had the Mirena for about a year and a half, had to have it removed so I could go back on the pill for my skin (it flares up really badly when I'm not on the pill, always has, I was just hopeful going off it!). It didn't affect my weight gain at all. And I didn't have a period the whole time...
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    Very low syn mojitos (or free without the rum!)

    Rather than open a bottle of wine on a Saturday night, I've had my boyfriend making these for me, so thought I'd share with recipe! They're really tasty and I've found that I drink them without the alcohol most of the time, as you still feel like you're being naughty by drinking a cocktail...
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    Anyone 12 stones to 11 stones

    12 stone 4 this week, so another lb closer to the 11s! Desperately want to get there before the end of May but I'll be missing WI on the 30th as I'm away :( so will have to wait until after! Really going to push for a big loss this week though!
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    Monday weigh in

    Congrats Chris, that's fab! I lost a lb this week... Only 1 lb from my first stone award! Bit annoyed with myself as know I could have pushed to lose the extra pound this week, but I was away with work so it was difficult. Going to really work this week and aim for a big loss!
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    Cheer up pictures!

    Wow, you look incredible! Well done!
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    5st 1.5lb gone 4st 7lb to go

    Wow, look at you! You look fantastic!! x
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    Anyone 12 stones to 11 stones

    Gosh, so many people have moved on this week - congrats all! You've really inspired me to push harder - I'd absolutely love to be joining you all on the next board by the end of May :)
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    Monday weigh in

    Congrats to those who've lost! I lost 2lbs this week, only another 2 till I get my first stone award! :)
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    Anyone 12 stones to 11 stones

    Lost 2lbs this week to bring me down to 12 stone 5 :D edging closer to the 11's! I really want to get there before the end of the month as I'm going away with some family members I haven't seen for a while, and I'd absolutely love it if they noticed the difference...
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    Extra Easy Struggling so much on extra easy

    Yes, definitely try upping your syns - your body needs little bits of fat/unhealthy things so that it doesn't go into weight loss shock and try and hold on to everything that you do eat. They're in the plan for a reason! The idea of superfree foods too is that it naturally helps you limit how...
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    Adding Stickers to Signatures

    I've managed to do this before with the aid of a help thread but now I can't find the thread and can't seem to be able to add the pictures the way I did before - all I want is my SOTW sticker in my signature but I'm struggling to get a code to paste! :( Could anyone please refresh my memory...
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I'm exactly the same - I refuse to buy books if they have the new movie cover on haha! It's a matter of principle :)
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    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    Wow, that's fantastic, congrats! That's an incredible difference!
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    17 weeks

    Wow congrats, you've come so far in such a short time!
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    Monday weigh in

    Lost 1lb this week which I was thrilled with as I've been ill and so haven't been cooking myself, was dreading getting on the scales! I must be naturally eating less than I did before SW... Well, it's all about changing your eating habits! :)
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    lost 50 pounds :) in 5 months

    Wow, you look incredible! What an achievement!
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    575 Lb Man Has Heart Attack @ 29

    Of course - although I'm sure he would have generally been a lot healthier if he didn't weigh 575 lbs :) I think the general outrage was over the discovery that such a place exists, and the terrible values it bases its marketing on.
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    It's not geeky, I get excited about starting new books too! Finished 'The Post-Birthday World' now, couldn't put it down towards the end! I didn't enjoy it as much as 'We Need to Talk about Kevin' but it was still good. Have fun out of things to read now... Anyone have any recommendations for me?
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I know what you mean - the end was brutal! It's one of those books that stays with you for a while - which is always the mark of a good read in my opinion :)
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    What's everyone reading at the moment?

    I loved that book - come back to me when you've finished it! I'm currently reading 'The Post-Birthday World' by Lionel Shriver. I was blown away by 'We Need to Talk about Kevin', but I'm struggling with this one - I'm only a few chapters in and it's moving quite slowly. I'll stick with it though!
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    if you were going...

    The Lord of the Rings - by the time you get to the end, you've forgotten what happened at the beginning... But actually - The Life of Pi by Yaan Martel. Or, Northern Lights by Philip Pullman. I read it when I was still a child, and it's always kept its magic for me :)
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    Does anyone have syn values for Thai food?

    Ohh, didn't think of looking there, whoops! Thanks!
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    Alcohol and how syns work??? Help please!

    Yes, the difference in measures always strikes me as awkward - most places do 25ml rather than 35ml in my experience, so it's probably worth working out what 25ml is of your choice of poison :) Also make sure that you know how much you're having with wine - in some places a small glass is...
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    Anyone 12 stones to 11 stones

    cnicolaf - I wouldn't worry too much, your weight can fluctuate by as much as half a stone during the day, you might find that when you get on the scales at your WI time you're absolutely fine! I haven't been on SW for long but I think that you should be fine with 5 syns a day, as they recommend...
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    Does anyone have syn values for Thai food?

    I'm being taken out for dinner tomorrow night and I want to make sure I don't jeopardise this week's loss. Does anyone have syn values for common Thai foods as served in a restaurant? Or failing that, recommendations as to which would be the best options? I'd like to have an idea of the lighter...
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    Scotch Egg ( Joe Style )

    These sound amazing, I can't wait to try them! Thanks!
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    Monday weigh in

    Congrats everyone, especially those who got awards! I maintained this week but I'm OK with that, was very naughty this weekend (got a little bit tipsy and lost self-restraint) so I feel it was deserved. Just getting back on track to lose lots next week :)
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    575 Lb Man Has Heart Attack @ 29

    That's disgusting. How can you actively encourage people already carrying health risks to eat such awful food? It really should be shut down. The owner is exploiting innocent people's issues with food to get rich. It's vile.
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    salad dressing ideas please

    You can make some really gorgeous salad dressings for free, or really low syns. Use natural yoghurt for the base if you want it creamy, Philadelphia Light's really good too, but you have to count the syns! After that, you can use a combination of ingredients - lemon juice and black pepper are...
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    Monday weigh in

    Wow, congrats everyone! I'm so nervous about weigh-in tonight, I was really good all week and then went out on Saturday for a friend's birthday and had a few too many glasses of wine, which also resulted in a curry on the way home :( I'm absolutely dreading those scales...
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    What is your motivation?

    1) Fitness. Up until I finished uni I'd always been a member of some sort of sports team, and while I always thought I had a couple of extra lbs to use, I was physically fit and loved being able to push my body to the limits. I'm just not capable of doing the sort of things I could do before...
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    Three pounds left to go!

    - was just thinking the same thing!! Well done Spanglymum, you look incredible! You've just motivated me to go to the gym tonight...
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    1st Zumba Class tonight

    Glad you enjoyed it - I love it too, if nothing else it's a good opportunity to laugh at yourself haha :D
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    my before and half way pic :)

    Wow well done, you look gorgeous!
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    Have a look at this.

    Wow, what a difference - you look amazing! Well done! Also, I just had to comment on your name... I'm a tad obsessed with the office :)
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    OMG ive finally done it

    Congrats, sometimes it's just about breaking that barrier! Well done and good luck with the rest of your journey!
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    Stickers

    Thanks - was wondering how to do that!
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    Healthy Extra A - Mix?

    Fantastic, thanks both! Good to know I can split, and I hadn't thought of using milk in hot chocolate - I've always drunk Options, so I'd enjoy that. Thanks! :)
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    how do you eat your scan bran??

    I was talking to someone at my club about this last night and she said it goes really well crumbled in yoghurt with fruit! An SW version of a Muller Corner...
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    Healthy Extra A - Mix?

    Hi, I've been allowing myself 250ml of 1% milk for my HEA, but I'm just not getting through it - I never have more than the 100-150ml I have with my cereal. I really want to make sure that I'm getting enough calcium each day - can I substitute two Laughing Cow light triangles in for the 100ml...
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    Monday weigh in

    Congrats everyone! I got 3lbs off this week, it's only my second week and I'm really chuffed :)
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    6 stone lost, 2 to go! :)

    Wow congrats, you look amazing! Well done!!
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    Hi from new Slimming World member!

    Thanks for the encouragement :) Good luck with joining the new group, I'm sure you'll enjoy it! I wasn't sure if it would be for me at first, but everyone's so friendly and happy for each other that it really keeps you motivated. 4x4nmama - Are you currently following a particular diet? I'm...
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    My journey in pictures...

    Incredible photos - really inspirational. Well done!!
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    Hi from new Slimming World member!

    Hi! I joined Slimming World a week and a half ago and am absolutely loving it so far. I've always been really restrictive when I've tried dieting before, so I'm finding the eating plan really flexible! Which showed when I'd lost 6 lbs at my first weigh-in :D Hoping to reach my initial target...
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