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  1. StephCracknell

    Steph's 2013 Culinary Journey

    I signed up to WW last week on Thursday, as a way to keep myself accountable, I am on a journey to shed 2.5 stones and to get in shape while eating as clean as possible. I love my food, and I also love a nice glass of wine as well, so I have to balance to two out. Yesterday I made a proper...
  2. StephCracknell

    Gym friendly breakfasts!

    No worries I originally ate this on ww as it is a ww recipe 1/3 cup oats 1 tablespoon raisins(can leave out) 1 tablespoon flour (I tend to leave this out myself or use protein powder, however up to you) 1/3 cup non-fat powdered milk 1/4 cup applesauce--SF (I use tinned pumpkin here as...
  3. StephCracknell

    Gym friendly breakfasts!

    Load of varieties of birchers can keep you from getting bored. Here is a link to a site of recipes that is really great, she has loads of different oatmeal/porridge recipes, all vegan, but can be changed to accomodate yoghurt or cows milk instead if you fancy it. Recipage I also like making...
  4. StephCracknell

    Weight Watchers from home?

    I signed up online on tuesday myself. I have found it a bit difficult as it is all so different now, and miss the initial conversation where the group leader explains the plans. The website is great, but is missing that bit. I will have a look around this forum as it looks fab! x Steph
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    Any ex-slimming worlders?

    I have moved from SW to WW this week as well. I think what I liked is that is now has the freedom of not pointing one day (a la SW) to pointing if you have an event to go to, or are going out you don't have to worry. It also means that if I have a bad day, which does happen, I don't have to...
  6. StephCracknell

    Steph's final food diary!

    ok back from hols and back on it now! luckily I was skiing so managed (in spite of all the lovely stodge I ate) to loose 2 lbs. So looks like all I need to do is ski 6 hours a day every day and eat what I like! LOL Ok so back to reality! B: 1 slice toast HE B, ricotta HE A, blueberries...
  7. StephCracknell

    Steph's final food diary!

    Off skiing for a week from tomorrow. B: ww french toast with ricotta cheese, blueberries and maple agave syrup L: bacon sandwich D: roasted salmon, BNS and mashed swede Have a good day!
  8. StephCracknell

    Steph's final food diary!

    Sorry I don't actually make it, macsweens brand x
  9. StephCracknell

    Steph's final food diary!

    Morning all, running a bit late but still managed breakkie! Go me! B: scrambled eggs L: roast chicken breast, salad, balsamic dressing D: veggie haggis (for Burns night) 5 syns, mashed swede, roasted BNS S: banana, houmous with celery E: 30 min run W: 2 litres Have a good day!
  10. StephCracknell

    Whats for tea tonight?

    EE Red Green Blue Dragon, Coconut Milk, Light, canned, 165ml can 7½ 7½ 7½ Blue Dragon, Coconut Milk, Light, canned, 400ml can...
  11. StephCracknell

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Craving some real comfort food, so it's roast chicken, mashed potatoes, and roasted bns
  12. StephCracknell

    Does anyone still do red and green days?

    I find that I prefer red and green days. When I do EE days I miss the extra HE A's. Greens are my fave, but I need to do more red to keep losing
  13. StephCracknell

    Steph's final food diary!

    Morning all, chilly morning today! B: 1 slice ww toast, ricotta 1/2 HE A, cinnamon, blueberries, drizzle of maple agave syrup, tea MM: skinny sf vanilla latte HE A L: Eggs, sw chips, beans D: Roast chicken, steamed veggies, bns chips S: banana, 0% greek with white chocolate options stirred...
  14. StephCracknell

    Steph's final food diary!

    Morning! B: scrambled eggs and beans, skinny latte L: roast BNS and sweet potato soup D: beef stew and noodles S: banana, white wine, 0% Greek with white choc options stirred in E: Zumba W: 2 litres water and herbal tea
  15. StephCracknell

    Whats for breakfast?

    Scrambled eggs and beans for me this morning
  16. StephCracknell

    Steph's final food diary!

    Wow today went spectacularly out the window! Got in and was too busy for breakkie so had a quick banana on the way to a meeting. Then a choc chip cookie at the 10 mins I was at my desk. Then a diet coke and chicken slices when I got back from another meeting, then an apple an beef jerky on the...
  17. StephCracknell

    Steph's final food diary!

    Morning all, Hope all is well! Scatty morning today after going to bed early with no dinner as I was poorly B: Tracker bar 6.5 syns, tea L: Roasted Tomato & basil soup, roast chicken D: Grilled steak, garlicky white bean mash, rocket salad with 1 tsp lemon olive oil (HE B) and balsamic, bns...
  18. StephCracknell

    Steph's final food diary!

    Seem to have lost a day yesterday! B: sw bar HeB, skinny sf vanilla latte HeA L: mullerlight, mango D: steak, garlicky white bean mash, rocket salad with lemon olive oil HeB and balsamic S: none yet E: none today W: 2 litres water and herbal tea Have a good day!
  19. StephCracknell

    Steph's final food diary!

    Morning all Really not feeling like dieting today, -3 on the platform and feeling crap. Owell!! Banana on train in B: Skinny sf vanilla latte HeA, muller light over strawberries and blueberries. Sprinkle of cinnamon L: Tomato soup, 2 oatcakes D: grilled chicken, white truffle polenta...
  20. StephCracknell

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Cottage pie, steamed broccoli and kaleX Steph
  21. StephCracknell

    Whats for breakfast?

    I slice ww toast HE B, ricotta cheese, HE A, strawberries, blueberries, sprinkle of cinnamon, and maple agave syrup, cup of tea Have a good day Steph
  22. StephCracknell

    Steph's final food diary!

    Morning all Fell off the wagon a bit yesterday, a couple of glasses of wine lead to my making rice pudding for desert, it was fab, but all leftovers will be avoided at all cost, and my skinny hubby can eat it. I do find dieting this time of year to be a challenge, as I love stodge, however am...
  23. StephCracknell

    Steph's final food diary!

    Morning all, starving today for some reason B: SW Quiche, beans, tea MM: 1 slice ww bread HE B, 28g ricotta 1/2 HE A, sliced strawberries & blueberries, drizzle of maple flavoured agave syrup, sprinkle of cinnamon L: SW quiche, roasted garlic, sweet potato & bns soup D: Roast chicken, white...
  24. StephCracknell

    Does your mood/well being affect your weight loss?

    Definitely for me. I know women who get stressed and just drop weight as they can't eat, however I am a stress eater. My job can be stressful and if I find I am stresses or out of sorts, I don't feel satisfied when eating certain foods. I crave stodgy foods and the feeling tends to override all...
  25. StephCracknell

    What have you just eaten??

    Made a lovely sw broccoli cheese quiche (HeA lc lite) with rocket salad with balsamic viniagrette
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    Steph's final food diary!

    Morning all Red day today, have had a couple greens and needed to change things up. B: scrambled eggs, bacon medallions L: Sw quiche with ham base, tinned tomatoes, beans HeB D: Grilled salmon, BNS chips, grilled asparagus S: muller light, banana, apple E: run W: 2 litres Have a good day
  27. StephCracknell

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Steak, white bean mash and rocket salad Oh and a little glass of white wine
  28. StephCracknell

    Steph's final food diary!

    Morning B: banana on train in, then cottage cheese and blueberries after I get in L: sweet potato and BNS soup, 2 oatcakes D: steak, white bean mash, rocket salad S: apple W: 2 litres Have a good day
  29. StephCracknell

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Either a tiny portion of lasagne and a big salad or sweet Potato and BNS soup with oat cakes. Depends on whether I make it to zumba or not
  30. StephCracknell

    Steph's final food diary!

    Morning! Wow for once in the last 9 years I have had breakfast before work lol B: slice whole meal toast HeB, ricotta HeA, 1 tsp honey, cinnamon, blueberries L: Cauli macaroni cheese bake, rocket salad D: BNS and sweet potato soup with 1 lc lite stirred in, 2 oatcakes S: banana...
  31. StephCracknell

    Whats for tea tonight?

    I made the cauliflower mac and cheese from the sw website and also made diet cole chicken (both for the first time) and they were both gorgeous!!
  32. StephCracknell

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Cauli Mac and Cheese with a small amount of diet coke chicken for my dinner tonight, first time I have tried either so fingers crossed! Steph
  33. StephCracknell

    Steph's final food diary!

    Morning all, I am back on sw, after a hiatus, not gained much luckily over the break, but back to it now, and need to lose 7 lbs by the end of the month before I go skiing B: vanilla muller light, banana slices, tea L: bns and sweet potato soup, with 1 lc lite stirred in D: Macaroni cheese &...
  34. StephCracknell

    Whats for breakfast?

    Vanilla muller light over a banana, tea
  35. StephCracknell

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    I am doing sw online as well, I have about 1.5 stone to loose and will see how I get on online. The one thing I know that keeps me honest is someone weighing me, however the meetings don't work with my schedule at the moment. I am motivated however, so watch this space! :-)
  36. StephCracknell

    Whats for breakfast?

    Skinny sf vanilla latte, fruit salad & almonds
  37. StephCracknell

    Steph's final SW diary

    Morning all, up at the crack today and craving cake!! B: skinny sf vanilla latte HE-A, fruit salad, almonds L: Grilled chicken, couscous, grilled courgettes D: Pea, leak and ham hock pasta bake E: 1 hour yoga S: fruit W: 2 litres Have a good day!
  38. StephCracknell

    Steph's final SW diary

    Morning all, break from the heat today, chucking it down here B: Blueberries, greek yoghurt, 1T lavendar honey 1 syn, 1T linseeds 3.5 syns L: Macaroni & cheese stuffed pepper D: Steak, sw chips, grilled asparagus E: Zumba W: 2 litres
  39. StephCracknell

    Hummus

    I do sw online and when I go the recipes sw has a houmous recipe and it's free Houmous Serves: 2 Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: Syns per serving: FREEFREE ingredients 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced Fry Light 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 20-50ml water 2 cloves garlic, crushed...
  40. StephCracknell

    whats for lunch

    Today's lunch is smoked mackeral salad with hb egg and edamame.
  41. StephCracknell

    Steph's final SW diary

    Morning all! Lovely warm day already B: Cinnamon porridge with banana L: Smoked mackeral salad, new tats & hb egg 1 syn D: Grilled prawn & lemon linguine, salad Snacks: nectarine, 1 slice ww toast with natural peanut butter 2 syns, red grapefruit, mini milk 1.5 syns E: 5K run W: 2 litres...
  42. StephCracknell

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Balsamic peach chicken kebabs for me, with basmati rice and courgettes
  43. StephCracknell

    Steph's final SW diary

    Hi all. Made the coronation chicken/pasta salad from the sw mag and YUK! I won't be making that again! LOL B: tea, egg, 2 slices ww toast MM: Banana L: SW Chips, egg, beans D: Balsamic peach & chicken kebabs, basmati rice, veg 1/2 HE B for olive oil S: mini milk 1.5 W: 2 litres Have a good day
  44. StephCracknell

    whats for lunch

    Roast veggies and puy lentils (from the sw mag) with roasted prawns on top
  45. StephCracknell

    What have you just eaten??

    An apple! Had breakkie hours ago
  46. StephCracknell

    how do you all cope with weekend?

    Flexi-syns! I had forgotten about flexi syns, but an article came up on the sw website (I do sw online) about it. You allow yourself x amount of syns over what you normally have on a given day. If you have a special even to go to, or are just having a bad day. But you don't need to make those...
  47. StephCracknell

    Whats for breakfast?

    Morning all, first day of my 2nd week breakfast was a skinny sugar free vanilla latte HE A, and a nectarine, blueberries and blackberries with natural yoghurt on top. Have a good day!
  48. StephCracknell

    august challenge anyone?

    yes please, count me in. Only my second week but want to lose 10 lbs this month.
  49. StephCracknell

    Steph's final SW diary

    Back on SW after a long hiatus, luckily managed to stay within 2 lbs of when I left. End of week 1, had to flexi syn this week due to 2 weddings and a weekend away. But 2 lbs off this week. I need to get to the point where I don't punish myself and can still fit sw around my life, so even if...
  50. StephCracknell

    whats for lunch

    slowly getting back to sw. back to exercise today as well :-) lunch is homemade free veggie soup (carrots, sweet pots, BNS) and 2 rytvita x Steph
  51. StephCracknell

    Steph's GL journey

    Evening all Was low carbing for a while and had decent losses but NO energy, and never did. Starting reading around first at low GI, then Patrick Holford's low GL diet and it made sense to me. Low carb high fat was always a struggle for me, especially the large absence of most fruit. Still...
  52. StephCracknell

    how can you loose inches but not lb

    It definitely happens, I go for weeks with no loss, but then try on a pair of trousers that is then loose on me, odd but good at the same time LOL
  53. StephCracknell

    Low carb megastore

    Hi there, I love the site. I have gotten pork crunch, dreamfield pasta, sugar free syrups, carbophobia lemon cake (gorgeous but not much cake for 3.8 carbs and incredibly moreish so hard to stay away from the rest of the cake!), flax porridge ok tasting, low carb heinz ketchup, lavash bread...
  54. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Afternoon all! Gorgeous day out, back in for a bit as I am burnt to a crisp and I had spf 50 on! B: Flax porridge, 1 T sf maple syrup, blueberries, 2 rashers bacon L: Lavash bread, peanut butter D: Ribs, cauliflower "potato" salad, coleslaw, white wine spritzer or 2 :-) S: 6 brazil nuts...
  55. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Evening all, lovely warm day! Just back in from gardening, was meant to do a spring clean but can't resist the sunshine! :-) B: Bacon sandwich with 1/2 lavash bread & tiny bit of low sugar ketchup L: Grilled salmon & avocado rocket & spinach salad with 2 tsp pesto D: Grilled halloumi & peppers...
  56. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Morning all, tgif, lovely sunny warm day out already! B: Egg, bacon, field mushroom L: Cheeseburger pie, salad D: Salmon, courgette, steamed garlic spinach S: 1/2 atkins bar, 1/2 pack pork crunch, protein shake E: Run W: 3 litres have a good day!
  57. StephCracknell

    Just Recipes!

    Thanks Vicky, will try the courgettes and the steak salad this weekend, although not together :-) x
  58. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Morning all, not sun in London yet but it is warmish B: Left over tofu stirfry L: Grilled salmon, steamed spinach, courgette D: Chicken souvlaki, greek salad, tzatziki S: tuna pate, celery E: Powerplates, 1 hour fast walk W: 3 litres Have a good day!
  59. StephCracknell

    Atkins cost

    Mine has gone up as I am the only one in the house on atkins, so I have to buy things for me that hubby doens't eat, and I eat more protein now in place of pasta :-)
  60. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Morning all! Made the cauliflower crust pizza last night and it was gorgeous! I will be doing that again soon. B: MIM, soya latte, sf egg nog syrup L: Left over cauli pizza, rocket, roast peppers D: Tofu stir fry with sprinkle sesame seeds S: roast chicken slices, protein shake, pecans...
  61. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Morning all B: 2 eggs, 1 bacon, field mushroom L: Salad, smoked salmon D: Cauliflower crust pizza, salad S: jerky, cheese, jelly E: powerplates W: 2-3 litres have a good day!
  62. StephCracknell

    Wobble board exercises!

    Here's a link to videos of the actual exercises from the powerplates folks Power Plate Workout Videos - Step-by-step guides Apparently bad form can cause injuries, allegedly that's why my gym only does classes with an instructor, I am sure it's not for the ££ LOL The videos are great, and you...
  63. StephCracknell

    Exercise

    I run 3x a week, do powerplates 2x a week and am training for a 31 mi hike in June, so doing 1 long hike at the weekend. No reason not to hit the gym if you want, I wasn't able to run much during induction either so had to up my carbs on heavy exercise days and felt much better. x
  64. StephCracknell

    Cheryl and LVLLT's love affair......

    Wow, that looks amazing! What are cauli tots? x
  65. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Morning all, bright and sunny in London today. B: MIM, sf vanilla latte L: Turkey burger, spinach salad, grilled peppers & courgettes D: Grilled stuffed portobello mushrooms, steamed psb S: marmite cheese circle E: rest day, still resting up from the Moonwalk! :-) W: 3 litres Have a good day...
  66. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    It is actually really nice and filling, tastes a bit more earthy than cereal, similar consistency to semolina, but nice. I really miss my muesli and porridge for breakkie so it's a nice change. I have gotten sugar free jam (diabetic hubby), still has carbs but not too much. I make mine cereal...
  67. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Morning all, TFIF indeed! LOL B: Flax porridge, sf vanilla cappuccino L: Turkey burgers, spinach salad D: Chicken souvlaki, tzatziki, greek salad & grilled courgettes S: Jelly E: Run W: 3 litres have a good day! x
  68. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Morning all, sunny chilly day in London B: Flax muffin, peanut butter, black coffee L: Smoked mackerel, spinach, rocket & cucumber salad with asian dressing D: Turkey burgers on the bbq with bacon & cheese, grilled courgettes, salad w/caesar dressing S: sf vanilla pudding E: powerplates W: 3...
  69. StephCracknell

    Its decision time & maybe bye bye.....

    Diabetes and low carbing is a difficult balance, my hubby is a diabetic and on statins as well and if he ate like me would have a hypo every day, good luck honey, fingers crossed your next test comes back better x Steph
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    What are we eating today?

    Morning all B: Latte, mim and blueberries L: Pork chops, salad D: Salmon parcels, poached egg, salad S: Pepperami, jelly E: Run W: 3 litres Have a good day! x
  71. StephCracknell

    Flaxseed??

    Found some lovely milled flaxseed with pumpkin seeds/sunflower seeds at H&B. x
  72. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    I totally agree, I want a flax blt now as well! LOL x
  73. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Hi Hon, I got the cereal online Flax Z Snax Hot Cereal - Butter Pecan | Low Carb Megastore and the syrup I got the last time I was home, but is also avail online. Looking at the ingredients of the flax cereal, it looks like something you can make yourself to be honest, it's just flax, protein...
  74. StephCracknell

    Exercise: It's Non-Negotiable, what are you doing?

    I run 3x a week, 2x powerplates with instructor a week, and 1 long hike (13 miles +) at the weekend. x
  75. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Morning all B: Flax porridge, sugar free maple syrup L: Sausage, egg, spinach D: Grilled pork chops, salad, grilled courgettes S: 1/2 choc mim E: legs bums & tums class W: 4 litres of water and mint tea x
  76. StephCracknell

    Food boredom?? Pizza anyone??

    thanks for that! have a head of cauliflower coming in my veg box this week! x
  77. StephCracknell

    carbed out :(

    Sorry honey, I think a lot of people have that happen from time to time. Don't beat yourself up about it, just get back on the wagon, it takes a couple of days to get the carbs out (or quicker if you exercise), so you should be back on track in no time. I find that if I indulge a bit, (the odd...
  78. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Morning all, sunny day in London today. Typical after raining all weekend! LOL B: Crustless quiche, coffee L: Grilled chicken ceasar salad D: Pork chops, grilled courgettes, salad S: jelly E: Run W: 3-4 litres have a good day! Steph
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    What are we eating today?

    Morning all, crappy and rainy here today but trying to get out for a sail today regardless B: Mock danish L: Mim, HB egg, celery D: Ribs on the bbq, salad, steamed asparagus S: Pepperami E: Rest day today, sailing will be the closest to exercise I get today LOL W: 3 litres Have a good day!
  80. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    6 brazils are 2 net carbs. Had forgotten how nice they were but read something the other day about how good they were for you xx
  81. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Better late than never! :-) B: bacon & eggs L: flax muffin, peanut butter D: Steak, spinach, salad S: brazil nuts, 20g pork scratchins, pepperami, white wine spritzer E: 13 mile hike W: 3 litres water, sprite zero, mint tea Have a lovely weekend!
  82. StephCracknell

    My changing shape

    must be a chick thing, my trousers are hanging off me and I still can't see it in the mirror LOL
  83. StephCracknell

    MiM's & flaxseed recipes

    For the first time since I started Atkins had a big chocolate craving last night, so I made a chocolate MIM, made the normal way, but with 2 tsp cocoa powder, tsp vanilla, and a bit of single cream (just a dash). It came out lovely and cakey like, but could have used and extra splenda. Made...
  84. StephCracknell

    My changing shape

    Wow you skinny minny! I aspire to have your shape as well! :-) Well done! xx
  85. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Morning all, tgif! B: MIM, butter, coffee and soya milk L: Cheeseburger pie, salad, 1/2 small avocado D: Jerk chicken, salad, courgettes S: pepperami E: Run W: 3 litres have a good day! x
  86. StephCracknell

    ketostix

    This thread is too funny! I wee on them once a day when I get in from work to make sure I am still on target so to speak. As I don't get the metallic taste when I am in ketosis, that and the shrinkage is the best way for me to make sure I am there. Well that and that I am freezing all the time...
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    What are we eating today?

    Morning all B: 2 eggs, 1 bacon, 1 mushroom, coffee with soy milk L: Cheeseburger pie, salad D: Sea bass with fennel butter, steamed spinach & tenderstem broccoli S: 20g mr porkys, marmite cheese round E: Powerplates W: 3 litres Have a good one!
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    Just Recipes!

    We made a no bake cheesecake the other day with a local school, now they put biscuit crumbs on the bottom but I left them out of mine. Just whipped double cream until firm, then stirred in philly or any soft cheese, some lemon zest and a bit of juice (juice can be added to the double cream to...
  89. StephCracknell

    Snacks during induction stage?

    Pepperami or jerky, along with mini snack cheeses, scratchings are out because they are moreish and have way too much fat. Coke zero, jelly and chupa chups for my sugar cravings. I have also ordered some low carb cake mix and cakes online as I have been having massive cravings for cake. MIM's...
  90. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    I have a variety, I either have atkins in a rush in the fridge, I also have an unflavoured at home that I add vanilla and splenda to from myprotein, but my fave is actually banana cream true whey from myprotein.co.uk You can even order trial sizes to see if you like the flavours: True whey...
  91. StephCracknell

    Request for interview with Jim

    What a great post, thanks x
  92. StephCracknell

    Anyone ever...

    Not on atkins, but on hols, hey why not LOL
  93. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    I wish I had enough time for steak and eggs in the morning! LOL MIM's are great and only take a minute to get the ingredients together and another minute to cook. I put the dry ingredients together the night before then add vanilla, butter and the egg in the morning, even have eggs and butter...
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    What are we eating today?

    Morning all! Lovely and sunny in London today, starving! Must have been the hike yesterday. :) B: Protein shake L: Crustless quiche with courgette, salad, olives D: Sea bass, sauteed spinach, salad S: chicken, pepperami, jelly E: rest day today W: 3 litres water & mint tea Have a good day!
  95. StephCracknell

    Just been told off!!

    I didn't even tell my hubby, as I have done every diet under the sun, but he did notice me avoiding carbs and tuts every time I don't have some of his new potatoes or rice. He has learned not to say too much though, except when I seem really low on energy then he tries to feed me biscuits. And...
  96. StephCracknell

    Fibre question

    ah ok, that makes sense! Thanks Jim!!
  97. StephCracknell

    Fibre question

    I am a bit confused here, I have seen posts on here about how the UK subtracts fibre from the carb count, however I see labels that don't show fibre and those that do show fibre. Should I subtract fibre from the carb count where I see it listed separately on the label in the UK? Thank you!!! Steph
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    What are we eating today?

    mmm, mim made with marmite! I am going to try that B: bacon & oopsie sarnie L: chicken mayo and big salad D: beef stir fry with spinach S: atkins bar or mim with me on hike E: 10 mile hike W: 3-4 litres have a good day!
  99. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Afternoon all, the fat comment from Woofy is so true. I am still struggling with eating all that fat, it still isn't natural to me, but had an 80g pack of scratchins the other day, nearly passed out when I realised they were 500 odd calories (after they had been eaten) and loads of fat, but lost...
  100. StephCracknell

    american cup weights

    I have my measuring cups from the US, but don't find them any different from the ones I have purchased here xx
  101. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Morning all, crappy and rainy in Essex today. Looks like a day to get stuff done in the house. B: 2 eggs, 2 small sausages, tomatoes L: Crab salad D: Burgers & dogs on the bbq, coleslaw, salad S: pork rinds, jelly E: rest day today W: 3-4 litres Have a good day! x
  102. StephCracknell

    Ireally wanted to stuff my face with bad food

    Wow, that's really impressive and you are so brave. He obviously wanted someone to show they cared and you did and really made a difference! Also, a particular well done on not having a scoff. It's so easy after all of that emotional stuff (and then to get dumped on to boot) that you didn't...
  103. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Morning all! B: 2 sausages, 1 egg, mushrooms L: steak, salad D: Chicken stir fry S: scratchings, no crust cheesecake E: 10 mile hike W: 4 litres Have a good day! Fingers crossed for sun x
  104. StephCracknell

    powerplates/vibration plates

    LOL Woofy, I know what you mean, I do my classes because I have an instructor to make me work hard, I am not so dedicated at home :-)
  105. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Morning all, happy friday. Off today so got a bit of a lay in B: Protein shake, tea (before run), then scrambled eggs and smoked salmon and spinach L: Sausages, salad, steamed courgettes D: Chicken carbonara over courgette strips, salad S: pepperami, jelly E: 45 min run W: 3-4 litres, mint...
  106. StephCracknell

    Marmite, Love it or Hate it.

    Funny all the years I watched my husband eat marmite when we lived in the US and I turned my nose up at it, we moved over here and I tried it and was hooked, love the stuff now LOL
  107. StephCracknell

    powerplates/vibration plates

    I do 2 powerplates classes a week (at my gym you can only use them with an instructor within the class) and it is really tough, but you can bounce quarters off my butt now! LOL I started using them before going skiing to strengthen my thighs and it really really works. You can exercise all...
  108. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    I test every day about the same time, so not according to the strips, but will give it another week or so. I do love the losses and the food and not being hungry, that's ace!! xx
  109. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    I have non stop flu since I started the plan then, should it last 3 weeks? I have upped my sodium, I drink loads of water, am in ketosis (or probably was until the biscuits), and doing everything I think I should be (plenty of veg) and still no energy whatsoever. I get home at night and am wiped...
  110. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Morning! Maybe it's water weight because of the gammon? Well I have been a bit off plan the last couple of days, nothing catastrophic like the old days but my severe lack of energy is really getting to me, and worrying the hubby as well, so I added some new potatoes to my dinner the last 2...
  111. StephCracknell

    Alcohol, whats your favourite?

    Hmm, depends on the mood. I am partial to real ale, but have knocked that on the head in favour of vodka and slimline tonic. But my 2 faves are a dirty martini and a raspberry margarita. Wine is also nice, red zin in the winter, or a lovely chilled dry white in the summer. Hmm, never realised...
  112. StephCracknell

    Ice cream and pancakes

    yes, that's fine x
  113. StephCracknell

    Ice cream and pancakes

    you can use the powder in a bit of liquid, just has a slightly higher carb count x
  114. StephCracknell

    Ice cream and pancakes

    Liquid splenda is an american ingredient, you can crush the tablets which have less carbs and dissolve in a small bit of water and use that instead x
  115. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Morning all, beautiful warm day in London today! WI today lost 1lb, not as much as I was hoping to be honest, but it's off, and here's to 3 off next week! B: MIM, coffee L: Cheeseburger pie with courgette, salad, olives D: Pork chops, grilled asparagus, grilled halloumi, salad S: celery &...
  116. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Morning all, lovely sunny weekend in Essex, shame to have to come back to work today LOL B: MIM (brought in all ingredients to the office) L: Cheeseburger pie, salad, 1/2 sm avocado D: Steak on the bbq, spinach salad S: pork rinds, sf jelly & cream E: walking W: 3 litres water and mint tea...
  117. StephCracknell

    I like MIM's....YES!!! I LIKE MIM'S!!!!!!

    I got Linwoods from H&B as well and had a MIM for the first time this weekend, lovely! and so easy to make that I brought the mix in for breakkie today. Just need to leave eggs and butter in the fridge here
  118. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Hi all, better late than never Saturday was B: MIM L: Cobb salad with olive oil viniagrette D: Ribs, spinach, asparagus S: floopsie with butter after the pub (only drank soda water with lemon) E: long walk W: 3 litres Sunday B: MIM L: Floopsie cheese sandwich, hb egg (no veg as we were...
  119. StephCracknell

    name 3 things

    1. Rarely hungry 2. Lose weight at a good rate 3. A better relationship with food - I don't overeat on this diet, and yet I get to eat butter, cheese, cream, steaks, hamburger pie, etc etc :-), and whatever isn't atkins legal, there is usually a really good substitute for it!
  120. StephCracknell

    I love this forum!

    LOL, I had a conversation once on another Atkins board and had a woman tell me off and corrected info I have given someone........AND she was wrong! LOL I won't go anywhere else anymore! And I have found hamburger pie, ooh that sounded wrong ha ha ha
  121. StephCracknell

    I love this forum!

    awwww, it really is! I went to another board and wasn't at all impressed, this one is lovely, everyone is really friendly and helpful, and the recipes rock :-)
  122. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Woohoo! I hope to be bright red come Monday morning! :-)
  123. StephCracknell

    Fed up with food

    I eat less now as well, whereas before I could eat pasta and rice by the bowlfuls, but now I am really satisfied with less, and not really into snacking in the evenings now. I only get a bit snacky around 3, when my energy usually drops, so I have a snack then and I am fine.
  124. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Morning all, lovely sunny day in London today. Had a nice brisk walk to the office today B: Pork chops, green beans L: Mexican hamburger pie, green beans, salad D: Grilled salmon, sauteed spinach & asparagus, salad S: Olives, boursin cheese E: 5K run W: 3 litres water, mint tea Have a lovely...
  125. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Courgette pasta is just strips of courgettes that I steam, sorry, nothing fancy x
  126. StephCracknell

    How very dare he!!

    LOL! that's it! out with the dog.
  127. StephCracknell

    not oopsies ..........floopsies

    LOL, well ok some new yorkers. My best friend lives just outside the city and my folks and sister live in upstate NY and it's nice there if a bit redneck in areas.
  128. StephCracknell

    Scratchins

    I think I have had them once in a pub, so the memory is a bit fuzzy after a bit of real ale, and think they were a bit mushy which put me off.
  129. StephCracknell

    How very dare he!!

    My hubby is concerned about my lack of carbs and is "going to watch me", but not as bad at sabotaging me like that! I am really impressed that you didn't slap the sh*t out of him! Think instead of throwing the chips away you need to tell him outright that you don't appreciate his behavior and if...
  130. StephCracknell

    Scratchins

    LOL, ain't it the truth! It's odd, they come in a popcorn bag, and are small but when you nuke them they pop and fill the bag, darndest thing I tell you! Must have been created by a southerner! :-)
  131. StephCracknell

    not oopsies ..........floopsies

    DC can easily be done in a day I would say, don't take too much time there. Sad to say, there are some nice bits, but take one wrong turn and you are in a bad part of town. All the rest you've mentioned are lovely. New England is gorgeous, and people are really friendly, even in NYC :-) once you...
  132. StephCracknell

    Scratchins

    I have a yummy find, pork rinds, which Jim assures me is pork scratchings that you pop in the microwave in a bag like popcorn. And voila you have hot scratchings. I can't eat them all, as it makes quite a bit, so I just pop them in a ziploc bag for the next day. Great snack and they are on sale...
  133. StephCracknell

    Splenda

    LOL, splenda is a lifesaver for sweet cravings Jim
  134. StephCracknell

    not oopsies ..........floopsies

    DC, our nation's capital :-) x
  135. StephCracknell

    not oopsies ..........floopsies

    Great link, thanks for that, have found all sorts of variations to try and I have a magic bullet gathering dust in its original box in the kitchen! LOL Will give this one a try tonight, was waiting to try the Ooopsie rolls until the weekend when I had time to concentrate on the egg whites...
  136. StephCracknell

    not oopsies ..........floopsies

    I use my US cups I brought over with me and have never had any issues. xx
  137. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Depends on what kind you have but alot of it is really fatty and gross. I love oscar meyer bacon all nice and crispy on a BLT though. If we move back to the US I will really miss english bacon! Will need to get deliveries from the English butcher in NYC :-)
  138. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Morning all, feeling much perkier today :-) B: Scrambled eggs, 2 rashers bacon, steamed kale L: Tuna, salad, 1/2 an avocado, olives D: Grilled salmon, courgette "pasta", sauteed spinach S: HB egg, cheese, celery, sf jelly with double cream E: Powerplates W: 3 litres & mint tea Have a good day! x
  139. StephCracknell

    not oopsies ..........floopsies

    Chicken pot pie is just a chicken pie (US term for it) x
  140. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    I work in IT, but my niece is a paramedic in Essex out of Chelmsford and boy does she have some stories! LOL
  141. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    LOL! My niece is a paramedic and says the same thing!
  142. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Felt really poorly yesterday, maybe not enough carbs in the diet but had to lie down for a nap and then got up and had to have 2 oatcakes. Felt a bit better after that, so will up my veg today. B: 2 eggs, bacon, tomato L: Roast chicken, large salad, avocado, olive oil, vinegar D: Grilled...
  143. StephCracknell

    Weekly weigh-in thread

    Hi all First WI and 7lbs gone. Odd, I look in the mirror and expect to see it gone LOL but I can't, however I did get into some trousers yesterday that were too tight before, woo hoo. It hasn't been difficult and I haven't been hungry at all, except when it's been near meal time. How odd :-)...
  144. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Not my recipe, found it on another board. 2 oz cream cheese/Philly (2) 1 large egg, beaten (0.6) 1 packet of splenda (or 2 tsp of the granular) (1) 1/3 tsp vanilla extract (0.3) Put cream cheese in a small microwave safe dish and microwave on high until softened (recipe says 1 minute but...
  145. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Morning all, first WI today and lost 7lbs, I am really thrilled :D B: Mock danish, black tea L: Roast chicken, salad, 1/2 avocado D: Marinated halloumi cheese on the bbq, salad, grilled courgette strips. SF Jelly with 1T double cream S: chicken, cheese slice, atkins morning start bar before my...
  146. StephCracknell

    www.sugarfreesheila.com

    Thanks for that, what a great site!
  147. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    There are just some words that don't feel natural and I have lived here 8 years now! LOL I still call trousers pants (although I do get funny looks every now and again) :-)
  148. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    I am indeedy Jim, but live in the UK
  149. StephCracknell

    What are we eating today?

    Morning all B: Crustless quiche, 1/2 avocado L: Roast chicken in mayo, salad, green olives D: Steak on the bbq, zucchini "pasta", salad S: pork rinds, cheese slice, atkins granola bar during hike E: 2-3 hour hike W: 2 litres water, mint tea Have a good day!
  150. StephCracknell

    Just Recipes!

    Sauces from the new atkins book Fresh Mayo (I made this and it's ok, but needs a little something, nice with chipotle tabasco) Ok for all phases, 0 net/total carbs 1 large egg yolk 2 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp dijon mustard 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 120 ml (4 fl oz) olive or rapeseed...
  151. StephCracknell

    Share your *MENUS* please (Atkins and Low carb)

    Morning all, Have had a good loss so far, first week's weigh in tomorrow, so fingers crossed B: Crustless quiche, 1/2 avocado L: Chicken with mayo, salad, green olives D: Steaks on the bbq, zucchini "pasta", salad S: cheese slice, atkins bar during hike if I need it, chicken slices E: 2-3...
  152. StephCracknell

    Share your *MENUS* please (Atkins and Low carb)

    I have a v.v. sensitive stomach and even I can eat them, the sugar free ones that is. They are allowed apparently and are lovely. As far as the cheese, I think the book says 3-4 oz a day, and 60g is just over 2oz of cheese unless I have gotten it totally wrong? xx
  153. StephCracknell

    Advice please...

    I used to do SW as well, and quite liked it to be fair. You needn't be hungry on SW ever and it does prompt you to eat healthy *But* it is also quite easy to eat loads of carbs on it. Esp on a green day and I love my rice and pasta, etc. I found however that even while eating healthy and...
  154. StephCracknell

    i made the cheeseburger pie

    Recipes in the new book are mostly sauces, I will put some up this weekend. x
  155. StephCracknell

    Share your *MENUS* please (Atkins and Low carb)

    Hi All, On day 4 of induction. I am going to post menus here so I remember what I have eaten and in case I am making any huge errors :-) I have the new atkins book and I am following that Meals today are: B: scrambled eggs, 1/2 small avocado L: Salad, ham, 1 hb egg, 5 green olives, 30g blue...
  156. StephCracknell

    i made the cheeseburger pie

    Hi all, new to atkins (first week) and just lurking on the board at the moment trying to take it all in. Have the new Atkins book and following that. There are some fab recipes on this board, going to try the cheeseburger pie this weekend. Thanks so much for the recipes. This is a great board...
  157. StephCracknell

    Green tea question

    I had a few sessions with a personal trainer, and went through my diet aims with exercise and she suggested green tea capsules to speed up my fat burning. I have taken them ever since and they seem to work (higher concentration than drinking the tea apparently). x
  158. StephCracknell

    WI day - what do you eat?

    I have never really altered my food on weigh in day (although I don't eat dinner until after WI :-)
  159. StephCracknell

    Saturday evening splurge - Spanish Orange Cake

    Ah found it, thanks so much Hellie!! x
  160. StephCracknell

    Saturday evening splurge - Spanish Orange Cake

    Can anyone please let me know where this recipe is? I just searched the recipe section and spanish orange cake didn't come up xx
  161. StephCracknell

    An irritating comment...

    What an incredibly insensitive thing to say. Now I agree that exercise is important, however as we all know, sw doesn't depend on it for loses and you will have the last laugh when it comes off honey! xx
  162. StephCracknell

    CORONATION CHICKEN

    Coronation Chicken INGREDIENTS4 x 113g / 4oz chicken breast, boned and skinned 1 bay leaf ½ onion, sliced 1 carrot, sliced few black peppercorns 1 onion, finely chopped 284ml / ½ pint chicken stock (from cooking the chicken) 2 tsp curry powder pinch of saffron strands grated zest of 1 lemon 1...
  163. StephCracknell

    CORONATION CHICKEN

    I will post 2 from the sw site Fruity coronation chicken INGREDIENTS454g/1lb skinless lean cooked chicken meat 4 ripe peaches 4 tbsp fat free natural fromage frais 2 tbsp low-calorie mayonnaise 2 tsp mild curry powder 1 level tbsp spicy mango chutney Salt and freshly ground black pepper 14g/½...
  164. StephCracknell

    Today I will Be Mostly Eating .........

    Afternoon, late start today B: skinny sf vanilla latte HE A, 2 slices wholegrain toast HE B, cashew butter 3 syns MM: Granny smith apple L: Salad, beetroot, cottage cheese, 2 HB eggs MA: Protein shake 2 D: Steak, steamed carrots, salad, jacket potato E: none today, getting over bad...
  165. StephCracknell

    Whats for breakfast?

    Wow, wish I had time to make breakkie in the am! Up at 5, on the train by 5:30, so once I got in I had fruit salad and a pumpkin breakfast cookie 1 syn x
  166. StephCracknell

    some help pls beakfasts/lunch

    I commute so can't do a cooked breakfast so I make individual quiche "muffins" that I take in which can be eaten hot or cold with bacon or ham in them. xx
  167. StephCracknell

    Choice for Work XMas menu

    The soup minus the bread and the turkey are probably the way to go. Put gravy on the side. Lasagne can have loads of hidden syns in it. xx
  168. StephCracknell

    100% between now and Christmas - who's in?

    Yes please, count me in. I have been doing "my own thing" for a couple weeks and need to get back on the ball! 1 stone by Xmas eve. x
  169. StephCracknell

    What is the most thing that you miss that is naughty 'SYN' wise?.....

    Funny this post has gotten the most responses! LOL I miss proper southern fried chicken (haven't had it in years and years), croissants and american flaky buttery buttermilk biscuits (savoury not sweet). Other than that I can pretty much eat anything else. x
  170. StephCracknell

    My Rant for today!!

    I even get that from my OH who has seen that I lose weight (not in a mean way). I think people are so programmed to think that you can only lose weight if you are hungry all the time and eat lettuce leaves that they can't believe SW really works. On a sunday I will usually have bacon and an egg...
  171. StephCracknell

    Steph's culinary delights

    Forgive me SW for I have sinned, it has been 7 days since my last confession! Well, I have emailed my consultant and asked for SW Amnesty at the next meeting. I will be rejoining, I stopped going for 3 weeks after so9me family stress, turning 40, blah blah blah. Anyway, enough excuses and...
  172. StephCracknell

    Sabotaged!!!

    I would have a word with your OH to be honest. Obviously no one forced you to eat, however it isn't very supportive of your dieting efforts to put you in that position. I am the same as you, if temptation isn't there fine, but sometimes the willpower can easily go out the window in that...
  173. StephCracknell

    Syns for Protein Shakes

    Who has advised her to do this? I personally have been advised to up my protein to aid in muscle repair after running and strength training, so usually have one on a day I exercise. I also find red days up my loss faster than green, but that is just me as others do really well on green. Most...
  174. StephCracknell

    Steph's culinary delights

    Morning Not too well today. When I got home last night I was feeling very flu like and went right to bed for the entire night due to feeling awful and extremely queasy. Haven't eaten since lunch yesterday B: banana MM: porridge HE B L: out for my bday lunch with work today, not feeling...
  175. StephCracknell

    Pumpkin Soup Please

    Here is a hearty one that I have from one of my WW cookbooks, it is free on EE or Green (1T of parmesan per bowl can be omitted or taken as part of an HE A) x Tuscan Pumpkin-White Bean Soup Ingredients 1 spray(s) cooking spray, or enough to coat pot 1 medium onion(s), coarsely...
  176. StephCracknell

    Steph's culinary delights

    Revelations! Work had a nutritionist in today and she really opened my eyes about how bad sugar is for you. I will really try to limit my sugar where I can and try to adopt the low GI way of eating. I will also up my protein as well, she went into blood types and eating as well which I found...
  177. StephCracknell

    Butternut Squash - what do you do with yours

    Chips are my fave but failing that I use it in stews, vurries, and stuffed with bolognese. x
  178. StephCracknell

    Soup

    Good lord 9 syns? I think I will be making my own at that rate LOL!
  179. StephCracknell

    Steph's culinary delights

    Just not feeling SW at the moment! 40th bday on Saturday and just can't get into it. Am going away for the weekend and will enjoy myself and kick myself back into it next week. Still exercising though! B: Skinny sf vanilla latte, fruit L: Veggie sushi, rice noodles, edamame 3 syns D: Cottage...
  180. StephCracknell

    Whole Wheat Muffins

    Just had a look and I think you are right avisk about the english muffins, we don't usually eat sweet muffins with savoury stuff. Weight watchers makes low cal english muffins as do most of the bread companies and they tend to be quite small. A friend is sending me over a care package and I have...
  181. StephCracknell

    The 'Ups and Downs' of weight loss/confidence

    I have to say I am exactly the same. When you first start to notice the differences, you really do buzz (or rather I do :-) but then I do tend to become a little complacent and tend to maintain and tend to be a bit relaxed on SW. I always go through these cycles of being really good and then...
  182. StephCracknell

    Whole Wheat Muffins

    Don't know if the US slimming world is like the US weight watchers where high fibre is king? I will have to ask a friend of mine who is going to try US slimming world online shortly x
  183. StephCracknell

    What's for dinner tonight then?

    EE Day today, roast gammon, sw chips, green beans
  184. StephCracknell

    Steph's culinary delights

    Back on track with exercise too, ran yesterday and off to powerplates today, hip was playing up last week and only ran once and had my sailing course all weekend. Time to get motivated again! only 9 more days til my bday! Think it will be an EE day today B: Cereal HE B, fruit, skinny sf...
  185. StephCracknell

    Steph's culinary delights

    Thanks Honey, I have given myself a well needed kick up the backside :-) and am back on track thanks. xx
  186. StephCracknell

    Dumplings

    http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-recipes/113566-winter-stew-dumpling.html
  187. StephCracknell

    Holidays??????

    I try to slim before I go on hols, but then enjoy myself while I am away and make sensible choices where I can. My 40th is coming up later this month and we are away for the weekend and I am just going to enjoy myself and get back on track on the monday x
  188. StephCracknell

    What's for dinner tonight then?

    Quorn chicken kiev, wedges, roasted bns. x
  189. StephCracknell

    Red days on a budget!

    Not sure if anyone watches the economy gastronomy, but they had some good ideas for "tumble down" meals. Where they cook up the mince with certain ingredients and it can then be turned into bolognese, chilli, stuffed butternut squash, etc. A roast chicken that can also be used for chicken noodle...
  190. StephCracknell

    What's on my shopping list this week...

    oooh, just saw the scone recipe thread, thank you! x
  191. StephCracknell

    Steph's culinary delights

    Have been slacking the last week. :break_diet: Trying to get back into the swing of things, but have not planned at all today! Extra easy day today I think B: skinny sf vanilla latte HE A, porridge HE B, banana, blueberries L: Smoked salmon, salad D: Quorn kievs 3, sw wedges, steamed...
  192. StephCracknell

    IBS impact on SW?

    I don't like to rely on tablets either, so only use them when I have a flare up as they stop the stomach cramps xx
  193. StephCracknell

    IBS impact on SW?

    It differs with everyone so for alot of people it's trial and error. I suffered for a long time before I went to the doctor only to be told I had IBS and there really is no treatment or magical pill LOL I find there are certain trigger foods that I cannot eat without being in agony so try to...
  194. StephCracknell

    New magazine....

    On thursday we were told it would be in next week x
  195. StephCracknell

    Food shopping

    Golly, my food bill has gone up quite a bit. I spend (and this is for 2 people) £70-80 a week. xx
  196. StephCracknell

    What's cooking this Thursday?

    Hubby was supposed to be away so it was going to be me and Patrick for the night (a night in watching dirty dancing) with a stir fry. Hubby came home instead so it was NOT Patrick LOL, and it was meatloaf, mashed potato & mashed carrot and swede for veg xx
  197. StephCracknell

    Steph's culinary delights

    Morning all, on a real downer today. Already had 2 donuts (16 syns), and meeting up with family later so no chance of making it to the gym. Luckily I am starting a sailing course which is 9:30 - 4:30 Sat and Sunday so I should get a fair amount of exercise. Need to kick myself up the @rse, but...
  198. StephCracknell

    is it ok to eat this

    Mascarpone cheese is quite high in fat, that's why it's so lush :-) Basic/Non Branded Foods Cheese, basic, Mascarpone 28g Original 6 Syns Green 6 Syns
  199. StephCracknell

    Loose skin??

    As long as you don't lose to rapidly and do some exercise you should be fine. xx Stephanie
  200. StephCracknell

    Omlette Question

    I use a non stick pan and a bit of fry light and it turns out lovely, and tastes nice as well. I use LC light, mushrooms, and sweet onions. If I am doing ee or red I add a bit of bacon or ham. That's making my hungry, I think I will make that for dinner with some wedges now :-) x
  201. StephCracknell

    Steph's culinary delights

    Morning all, 4 lbs off at wi last night and slimmer of the week. Well chuffed with that! Feeling a green day coming on! B: yum yum 8, skinny sf vanilla latte HE A MM: fruit salad, ww yogurt L: Gazpacho, ww bread HE B D: Pasta bake, with fresh tomatoes, portabellos, and lc light HE A S...
  202. StephCracknell

    Good luck to all wednesday wi's...

    4 lbs of ugly fat gone! and I was slimmer of the week finally! :-) I even got a lovely pineapple. xx
  203. StephCracknell

    Extra Easy Help me understand HE's once reached target

    We had our first member at goal last night so we just went over this. Our consultant said that you just increase your HE B's until you feel comfortable it is enough to maintain, she said it was a bit trial and error but to initially start with 2 extra HE B's. Our consultant however does it...
  204. StephCracknell

    Veg Boxes

    I use my local riverford and they are fab, if a bit pricey. I don't do the meat as I have a good local butcher, but the rest is really nice. Due to the expense I only get them once a month, but really like trying veg I normally wouldn't try. x
  205. StephCracknell

    SW fees

    I am glad I am not the only one! I couldn't count points again for anything!
  206. StephCracknell

    Squidgy Chocolate Cake

    Sorry!! Good lord that would have been sweet! I weighed out 2oz of splenda and it was loads and would have been way too sweet (for me), so I looked on the side of the box which said 2 oz splenda = 4 tablespoons. I made it again last night, and used 5 tablespoons of granulated splenda and it was...
  207. StephCracknell

    extra easy

    I don't lose faster than red days, but I find it easier to follow on a regular basis and I find that even if I start out as a red or green day, I will turn it into an EE day as it's so flexible x
  208. StephCracknell

    white chocolate covered oreo lovers

    I had a friend from Holland send the white chocolate and milk chocolate covered ones to me. They are moreish and evil! LOL
  209. StephCracknell

    how much exersise??

    I run 3x a week around 5-6K per time. I also do one powerplates session a week, go bike riding once a week @ 10 miles, and then the odd walk in the evenings & weekends with hubby. Starting a sailing course this weekend so will be "exercising" from 9-4 both days, so fingers crossed for a 1...
  210. StephCracknell

    Best things about being slim?

    Being able to fit into trendier clothes Not feeling like anyone is looking at me if I happen to have the odd order of chips while out Not feeling tired all the time Feeling sexier for me and my hubby Great thread. I still have a ways to go yet, but already feeling the benefits and getting the...
  211. StephCracknell

    Eating plans

    It really depends on the individual, as each of us reacts differently to the plans. I prefer green/ee, but find red days are better for me for loss but others find green works fine. I find the ee days are more flexible for me, esp if I am out and about so tend to stick to them even if it slows...
  212. StephCracknell

    Green Day RED LENTIL PATE

    That sounds fab, will try it this weekend x
  213. StephCracknell

    Gah!!!!!! Next week, eh?!

    Wow! what fab progress! and to still be losing 2 lbs a week is really great, I am so impressed! What days do you tend to follow the most? xx
  214. StephCracknell

    Steph's culinary delights

    Morning! Grey in London today, can't get over coming in and it's dark and getting home and it's dark :sigh: WI today! My scales say I have lost, but we will see what the official scales say! Red day today B: skinny sf vanilla latte HE A, fruit salad MM: 5K run L: Cottage cheese, quorn...
  215. StephCracknell

    Slimfast

    Holy cow! That's loads, thank you!!!!
  216. StephCracknell

    Slimfast

    Afternoon all, does anyone know the syns in the slimfast ready made shakes? It's been recommended as a recovery drink after running instead of the heavy ones they have on the market and just wondered how many syns but can't find it on the SW website x
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    Steph's culinary delights

    Morning all, grey and rainy in London today. Not really sure what day I am having tbh :-) B: skinny sf vanilla latte HE A, fruit salad, yogurt L: Cottage cheese, quorn bbq bites, salad D: Homemade roasted tomato pasta sauce, angel hair pasta, salad S: choc squidgy cake 2, apple, banana...
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    What do you find speeds up your weight loss

    A couple of red days before WI help me as well! x
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    Squidgy Chocolate Cake

    I made this recipe this weekend and it is lovely. Makes loads. For me, I need a bit more sweetner ad the 4 tbl of granulated splenda was not quite sweet enough, but am going to make it again this week to take to class. It is lovely and chocolatey! Luckily hubby hated it! LOL It looked odd on top...
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    Sweet cravings have got me baaaad!

    I made the squidgey chocolate cake from the recipe section above and it is lush! Really chocolatey and only 9 syns for the entire cake (too big to eat in 1 day :-) x
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    Steph's culinary delights

    Now for today! Extra easy again today, then 2 red days B: Scrambled egg, 2 rashers bacon, beans, skinny sf vanilla latte HE A L: Quorn bbq pieces, salad, cottage cheese D: Roast chicken, roast bns, sweet potato & carrots HE B for olive oil S: fruit salad, yogurt, squidgey chocolate cake...
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    Steph's culinary delights

    Didn't manage to get online yesterday Sunday: Extra easy again, much easier on the weekends! B: Banana, coffee Run: 5.5K MM: Bubble & squeek, bacon, chopped tomatoes L: Steak, salad, wine 4 D: Corned beef pie 15, roasted bns, sweet potato and carrots S: none E: 5.5K run W: 2 litres...
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    Menu planning

    Wow, well done! I am trying to get to that point as well. We were out today and I ended up being really hungry (and didnt' remember to bring anything with me to nibble on) and I almost caved. Luckily we came home for lunch. I am really trying to make sure I don't waste food and save some £. I am...
  224. StephCracknell

    chilli

    chilli, chili's and some curry spices (oh and mustard, strong english stuff) allegedly speeds up metabolism. Tumeric is supp to be good for that as well, can't hurt to try them all :-)
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    Steph's culinary delights

    Afternoon all! Better late then never, been out entertaining hubby with broken rib. Extra easy day today B: Berries, ww yogurt, skinny sf vanilla latte HE A L: Pad thai noodles, stir fry, smoked salmon, olive oil HE B D: Beef bourguignon, mash 2.5, steamed kale & roasted carrots S...
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    Think I'm gonna give up, 4th week in, 3 week of not losing

    Hi Lynda I just looked at your food diary too, and you have a varied diet, but for the amount you exercise, I would think you would need to eat more hon! Sounds odd I know, but I run about 15K a week too and find I need more food on the days I run, and sometimes the next day as well. From...
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    Steph's culinary delights

    TGIF People, man am I glad to see the back of this work week! Green day today as I am in the miseries and need some comfort food! B: yum yum 8 syns (yes, it IS one of those days), skinny sf vanilla latte HE A MM: banana, nectarine L: Pasta quiche, 1/2 mug shots, 1 lc lite HE A D: Pad thai...
  228. StephCracknell

    does anyone have cheat days/naughty days?

    Yes I did try this and promptly gained 1.5 lbs! LOL So no more. Well done on such a great loss!!
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    Mince Pie anyone??

    I'm with Jaylou, I don't want to see them or any other reminder of xmas before december LOL x
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    For those who keep a food journal...

    When I go on hols, I like to enjoy myself so I don't worry about SW. I just try to make smart choices when I can, and get extra exercise in where I can as well x
  231. StephCracknell

    Lunch ideas

    I make a quiche the night before and have that with salad, or with beans depending on what day I am doing. I also like salad with cut up bits of chicken or salmon and beetroot. x
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    Steph's culinary delights

    Morning all, had a blip yesterday that included chilli cheese curly fries after our team building exercise to celebrate our victory, washed down with a fruli! :eek: So back on track today B: Hi fi bar on train in, skinny sf vanilla latte HE A MM: fruit, muesli 5, milk HE A L: Pasta quiche...
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    Exercise

    I don't find that it speeds up my loss. I exercise regularly 5 x a week and have normal losses. I spoke to my counsellor about it and she said that if you regularly exercise you are also building muscle which weighs more than fat, so I went with that :-) x
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    i hate mother nature

    I usually have muller light with fruit salad with a sprinkle of cinnamon x
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    Not really doing 'days'

    Wow, I would be hungry and bored on just that :-) but to each their own. If you find your loss slowing, change things up a bit. If you exercise regularly as well, you may need to up your protein intake during the day x
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    Party (taster) Food for the SW Party

    Ooh I have some quorn cocktail sausages to use up, that sounds really nice! x
  237. StephCracknell

    My cycling challenge!!! :S

    Well done honey, you will be so fit! xx
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    Party (taster) Food for the SW Party

    ooh my consultant would LOVE that Stacey! LOL Now to find something red to wear :-)
  239. StephCracknell

    Couch to 5k

    When I first started running, it was so painful that i never heard the music LOL, what a great thing to have though, these podcasts, thanks for the link!! x
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    Couch to 5k

    I just downloaded week 9 and it's techno
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    Couch to 5k

    Running is great for weight loss, well done! I can't say that I like it now any better than I did when I started, but it IS easier, and has really made a big difference in weight loss and health! xx
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    Party (taster) Food for the SW Party

    The cake/flan things sounds gorgeous! You are so creative, thanks for the idea xx that along with the red velvet will do nicely. Red velvet tastes lightly of chocolate, but not a heavy taste, delish with the usual full fat cream cheese frosting, but of course I will use quark instead :-)
  243. StephCracknell

    Your best kitchen gadget

    My hand blender and my egg boiler, makes perfect hb or soft boiled eggs and I don't have to watch it. :-)
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    Party (taster) Food for the SW Party

    Morning all, anyone have a low fat red velvet cake recipe please? I am going to make it tonight for our SW partay tomorrow Many thanks!! xx
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    Steph's culinary delights

    Morning all, feeling quite perky today! :-) Red day today B: skinny sf vanilla latte HE A, scrambled eggs, beans HE B, bacon L: Roast chicken, salad D: BNS bulb stuffed with bolognese (thanks for the idea Vixx x) and roasted in the oven, sprinkled with a tad bit of cheddar or parmesan HE A...
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    Steph's culinary delights

    Hiya For the bum, lunges and squats as low as you can go. and the position for the squats, facing the back of the machine, holding on and squat as low as you can go (make sure knees not over feet for correct position), hold and then pulse for 10 seconds alternating. For sit ups, sit with...
  247. StephCracknell

    My Menu this week starting tomorrow

    Basic/Non Branded Foods Vegetables, Beans, French/green, raw/cooked 100g Original Free Green Free
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    Steph's culinary delights

    Afternoon all, running a bit slow today! B: Mars refuel 4, banana MM: omelette, bacon, tomatoes, 2 babybel light L: Chicken pieces, salad D: Steak, salad & sw wedges HE B S: banana, apple, candy floss 1.5 E: 5K running W: 2 litres Have a good day x
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    Steph's culinary delights

    Hi Rem At my gym you can only do them with an instructor, and she has us do many many different exercises on them. The last session I did she had us do reverse plank (or just do a normal plank if you haven't done it regularly with feet on the floor, arms on the plate), push ups with feet on...
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    Steph's culinary delights

    Morning all In training today so it's a bit tricky, and not very exotic :-) Red day today B: Oats HE B, yogurt, blueberries, banana, skinny sf vanilla latte HE A L: Chicken pieces, fruit salad D: Quiche, beans HE B, tomatoes S: apple, candy floss 3, wine 6 E: rest day W: 2 litres Have a...
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