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Thanks for the reply Suze. Not sure what happened but I lost 5lbs last week so I needn't have worried I guess! Think my struggle was hormonal as I'm much more focused this week. Find work so hard on feast days though, it's one extreme or the other with calories!!

They skipped the leg track today, I must admit I didn't mind! It really is a killer! Hope the aching stops soon haha

My gym shuffled things up to stagger releases so we are on balance 64, pump 89 and combat 60 just launched this week.... Oh my it's a killer!!! ? How are you doing Gina?

Hi everyone, I'm on week 8, I've lost about 9lb (with a 2 week holiday in between!) I'm loving this WOE, the change in my shape is fab, even losing weight from stubborn areas that I've never lost on other diets but but this week I've really struggled with fast days! I had a failed fast on...

Bump! How's everyone getting on? We've all gone so quiet!!

I've been doing 5:2 for 6 weeks, my weight loss is around 1lb per week but the visible loss is amazing! I also had a 12 day all-inclusive holiday in this time and decided that 5:2 would be too much so followed the 16:8 principle, and ate anything I really wanted during my 8 hour feed window and...

I don't think there were many takers. There's a group for nrolfw on myfitnesspal and Facebook, both very informative and lots of support. I never got to properly start but my gym membership is due up soon so I may look for a gym with better weights so that I can start again! Good luck.

Cant find a forum for it. Has anyone tried it? I'm trying to get info online until I can buy the book but it sounds really interesting. Would love some input. TIA Sx

I've not been able to exercise for 6 weeks :-( I've only put in a couple of lbs but the inches have grown dramatically and I've slipped into old eating habits! Feeling very frustrated and been banned from classes until new year ?

Thanks Gina, will look at that too!

I didn't really get to start. My gym only has weights up to 30kg, but I'm used to weights and that won't get me far but I've had a shoulder and back injury that has set me back until new year. There is a group on Facebook that has tons of support though. :)

Oh thanks for that! Will take a look :)

Which ones are your favourites? I'm using herbalife atm as it's sold in my gym but I think it's aimed at being a weight loss product rather than a 'real' protein shake. I do need to lose weight but don't know if it's the right product to use. I trying to follow a high protein low carb diet and...

Ooooh what's the Facebook group? Hope the thighs ease soon x

New Rules Of Lifting For Women (lift like a man, look like a goddess) Bought the book from amazon and read it on holiday but haven't quite got to trying it yet. I love my Les Mills classes and don't want to give them up but am really keen to try this. Does anyone have experience of it?

I love body pump, body combat is hit and miss depending on music, body balance is a fave too. I always feel great after HIIT but dread going, Zumba I just can't quite take to, hate step, hate the gym/cardio machines but do use them. Tried a spinning class on holiday and loved it but my gym...

Are you trying to instill fear in us Gina?!! I went back last week after a 4 week break (holidays then illness) and it was torturous. Had DOMS for days after but surprisingly found I needed to increase my squat weight! I love this current release with the exception of lunges. Had to skip this...

Haha, it is pretty naff but it's good fun!

I know a coue of girls that did it this year, they said it was crazy but really good fun! Maybe one day... Went back for round 3 of pump and I'm really enjoying it now, well the shorter class at least ;-)

Wow, go you!! A friend just did it and she said it was a killer but great fun! Round 2 tonight, think the music was a bit better but did the hour session (with lunges) OUCH!!!!! Had to revert to squats! It's really tough.

I like the new sets, especially squats, triceps and biceps. Going again tomorrow so may feel a bit better about it! Very sore today, upped my weights at the same time as the new release so double whammy to my poor muscles!

So this time I love new combat but not new pump! I'm sure it will win me around as I love pump classes but the music is far too clubby. I do love the biceps track though. Definitely helped me complete the sets... Boom boom boom!

I've lost 13lb in 6 weeks. This is my second attempt, 1st time was 2 shakes, 2 small snacks and a meal (1200 cals/day). Didn't lose a single lb and I was gutted. A few months later, I was persuaded to try again, mainly to prevent me skipping meals in work (nhs shift work). Shakes are super quick...

I am using only F1, and sometimes the protein bars (sold through my gym). I take a shop brand multi-vitamin and shop brand fat metaboliser tablets. I've lost a stone in 6 weeks.

I LOVE new combat!!! :-D Gina, yep... I had to stay on a half plank!

Just about to hit new combat... I'm a teeny bit excited!!

Glad you had fun Gina! I've not managed to get new combat yet, can't wait as this past one never really got me.

I'm working 'til 3pm :-(

Oooh, Preston is only 45 mins away! Will look at my work rota, when it's finally published!

Happened again in Body Pump which makes me think its my breathing again, though it was back to back workout after combat so maybe it is a sugar or BP issue!? I will look into all possibilities, I would hate to have to stop!

Thanks for the input. I need to look more closely at my diet to make sure I'm doing the right thing. I've gotten very confused of late, gym telling me to eat high protein, I still have SW ingrained which is higher carbs then i end up doing calorie counting/low fat etc etc! The banana tip might...

Sounds fun Gina!

My BP is fine, I've not thought to check my iron count tho, thanks!

Pump NSV: Super proud of myself, I finished the whole bicep track!!! It's my worst one! Now just to complete the 2nd round of tricep dips, I do all the overheads, but fall on the floor when I do the dips, lol!

Thanks for the interest! I do push myself hard, but when the going gets tough i quit quite easily too, lol! I have about 3 stone to lose and I seem to struggle to lose weight when I exercise. Had body composition done and it's not changed a lot really. (40-39% body fat, 51-51.6% muscle) I eat...

Thanks ALB, I don't know if I'm eating enough. I increased my cals because I wasn't losing weight but at 1500 wasn't losing either. This week I'm back on slimming world so no cal counting and portions as I want them but still dizzy during my cardio session. My fluid intake (water/diluted squash)...

Girls,How do we get a sticky/section for this thread? I think it would be fab to have our own little section!

The last couple of weeks, I've been getting light headed and dizzy at my gym classes. I generally do Les Mills body combat, pump and balance, plus kettlebells, circuit training, HIIT classes, yoga/pilates and if I have to I will use the actual gym (not all at the same time, lol) I recently...

I've been off the SW wagon for a little while but I lost 5 stone and was also a consultant! I would eat at least 1 big banana every day, sometimes more and if I didn't, my weight loss was slower!! Other members did mention that they would not lose if they ate them! Do what feels right, weight...

Wowzer!!!! I would love my body fat to start with a 2 let alone a 1!!!!! You are right though, high muscle mass burns more calories. I've been at this for 3 months, working out 4-6 x per week doing 1-3 classes a time) and only lost 0.9% body fat and gained 0.6% muscle and lost 2lbs in total...

Yeah I really need to invest. I want one without a chest strap as they irritate me! One day...

Well done Gina! I am totally drained this evening, got classes mixed up so did combat, lbt and balance. Mfp reckons that's over 1000 cals burned so am happy, knackered but happy!

Thanks leshrew, I do have that one, gathering dust! Might just get it back out again. I love the kettleworx series, just keen to get the new release :-)

I'd love to try some of the other classes but my gym doesn't do them either :-( Triple whammy tonight, combat pump and balance... :-)

Thanks for the support, and no need to apologise! I was in the wrong (head) place that day. Change is as good as a rest, so they say!!

Oh how frustrating!! Yes, Hearts is monthly membership. I'm not sure of anywhere that does pay per class session locally, sorry x

I've seen loads of updates on Facebook for the new program/DVDs but its all aimed in USA. Anyone have inside info on UK release date? I love my kettleworx but Ryan just doesn't do it for me :-O lol.

Hearts health club Debbi, it's a ladies gym. They do several combat, pump and balance classes every day :)

She is Gina, a few of them do that from time to time. The last one was combat, and I hated it then too! It seems I like routine :-) I am however quite sore today so must have used different muscle groups, and maybe worked harder than I thought!

Well done Jamesy!

Really disheartened tonight, had to really push myself to get to gym tonight only to find the Instructor was 'bored' with the latest release and did her own thing!! I reckon she forgot her cd! Just wasn't what I was geared up for and have to say my motivation and enthusiasm got very lost! Having...

I've read some articles that recommend morning training sessions before eating. My gym instructors don't recommend it. Does anyone have experience of this?

Yeah, much to my annoyance it tends to (I'm terrible with both sets- can manage 20kg on legs, 10-12kg on back, 8-10 on chest but barely 5 on arms!!) They do shuffle the tracks to suit the instructor so it differs slightly which is great as I can't always get to the same one because of shift...

Thanks Gina! Pump question, does anyone do pump on consecutive days or do you alternate?

Not done that one either. A friend has just started grit and was very sore!! We only have combat, pump and balance at my gym. Any idea if you can buy DVDs? I'm going on holiday in October and worrying already about missing the classes!! Im not a huge fan of the actual gum so I usually take my...

It's winning me over ;-)

Still not sure about Combat, did a 40 minute session today and it just didn't grab me. Not sure if its the music or the moves. Am holding out for it to win me over lol. Love the new pump and balance though :-)

Only done the new once twice, am sure it will grow on me :-)

Did the old pump tonight, forgot how much I loved the chest track!! Had to go heavier almost every exercise too, that must be good right?

Not sure if I like new combat or not. Only did the 40 min class and its tough but the choreography is confusing. Spent more time figuring out where I should be going than pounding imaginary people!

We don't have attack but it sounds crazy! New Balance yesterday, the abs track OMG!! Bit sore today. WI today, 2lb off and 0.5cm off each thigh. Pleased but I feel like I've lost a lot more. Happy Monday peeps x

Well after a hard week at work I didn't set an alarm, needless to say I woke up too late for my classes. Much less sore today, gardening will have to be today's exercise!

Haha, I need an instructor like that! Didn't make it tonight as finished work too late. Going to do pump and combat (short classes) in the morning. Pain is moving from thighs up to my chest so should cope ok. :-)

Hahaha, Oh my god, yes I get you now! Still very painful today! Didn't go last night in the end, taking the dog for a walk was hard enough!! I'm planning tp go tonight and will take it easy x

Ow ow ow!!! Thighs are excruciatingly painful today after body pump last night :-( Do I take a day off or do body balance tonight?

My god, I'm barely past 10kgs!!! Did pump this morning, loved the new routine but not sure about the tracks :-s We used kettlebells for the chest flies, it was too difficult to hold the bigger plates. Must admit I'm a little tender tonight, dreading getting up in the morning lol. What's DOMs?

I'm scared!! Had a month off and went back today for old combat and that nearly killed me! New class starts next week. New balance and pump tomorrow after work....

If you defrost frozen raspberries, the liquid that drain off could be used as a coulis, with a bit of sweetener!

Good luck Gina x

1st, 2nd and 3rd week in July for pump, combat and balance, where I live anyway (Liverpool)

Had to go to the late shop for a last minute birthday card and cash. Was in a foul mood after a fight and stood in the chocolate aisle wanting to buy and eat anything I could get my hands on and I end up buying cigarettes!!!!!! I haven't smoked for 3 months now, and have piled a lot of weight on...

Let us know, or maybe you shouldn't!!!! lol

Nobody ever got fat from eating too much f&v, but if its filling half of your plate, is the other half increasing too? It might just be that your portion size is increasing to compensate for the increased veg. I know my plates sometimes look ridiculously large even though its mostly veg but I...

Wow, that really is some motivation!!! Well done.

Just heard there are new routines due soon, was only just getting to grip with the last one!

There's loads of videos on you tube but you can get some cheap DVDs on amazon/eBay and the like. If you like them and can spend a bit more the kettleworx program is ace and I think they've just remarketed it too!

It's the shakes, or the milk in them I think. I find the same if I have a milky costa or Starbucks. I can have milk on cereal or in tea/coffee and it seems fine but that's prob less than 200mls where now I'm having a pint a day! I'm trying to keep cals under 1200 so it's low fat/carb dinners...

No palpitations for me but it seems to give me a really upset tummy :-( Im going to buy some soy milk today and see if that helps.

Thanks Chezza, some nice ideas there! x

They sound lovely, does the juice and milk not curdle?!

I'm just starting out with Herbalife (from my gym) so only using F1 shake and protein bars for now. 2 shakes, 1 protein snack and 1 meal (1200cals). I've started blending fruit to make milkshake/smoothies as it helps me feel fuller for longer but would love to get more creative. Can/would...

Hi crazy, there is a new section in JUDDD for the 5/2 diet x

Sorry I haven't been back, have been hectic in work. Thanks so much for the replies, nice to know I'm not alone. Will reply properly tomorrow, when I get a chance to log in on pc and not phone xx

Please don't jump on me.... I'm wondering if anyone else cc while following SW? I recently had a break from group (had attended for 5 years) My weight loss had stalled and the only support/direction I got was that I was lying about what I was eating! As an ex consultant, I know I wasn't...

I definitely do today Ouch!! lol Sorry to hear about your brother :-( xxx

Omg, I have had 3 months out and finally caved in to my inner trainer and dusted off my bells today! Thought I would break back in gently with fast fat burn and fast abs, managed a total of about 7 minutes of the 10 minute DVD and didn't even attempt fast abs! Hadn't realised how much I had...

Well mixed feelings today. STS when I weighed this morning but it's star week so I wasn't too upset but I went back to class tonight and was 4lbs heavier on their scales :( I hate evening WI's! I suppose it will even out as I will regularly weigh on a thursday night now but it's so...

Been so busy today I've barely eaten :( Haven't felt hungry though and funnily enough I haven't had naughty cravings! It's WI tomorrow so really hoping I will be similar to my last WI weight! Either way I have 30lbs to get back to target. Food today not so good but still on plan... B: muller...

That's me! Thank you. Do those of you who have evening WI eat before? I have WI at home for 6 months early morning, going back to class tomorrow 6pm class and would normally have good breakfast and lunch then dinner when I get back.

I know its a frequent subject but can't find a recent thread so I'm asking again :-) Just curious to see how obsessed we all are lol x

I survived a costa muffin!!! I was starving too lol. Have kept active today with a massive spring clean/life laundry so food has not really been planned but I'm pleased with myself for resisting a takeaway and having a home made one instead :-) B: Muller and Apple L: Tuna pasta with tons of veg...

Timtim, I'm on my phone so can't see, is your diary in your signature? Stevie, good suggestions thanks :) No planning today so may be a little difficult, especially as going to friends later. Think we're having bolognaise later so need to come up with a side other than pasta. Spaghetti squash...

Will power 100% however first day socialising since my flu. Sat in Costa with a skinny latte (hxa) with sugar free syrup :-) Coffee with friend later too! Had light breakfast this morning, just a yoghurt and apple. Not prepared at all for today's meals, need to stay focused...

I might do the odd EE or Green day, will see how things go. Good luck with your journey x

Thanks Mandy (Love your hair colour btw) I've always taken the scenic route, but I feel very motivated right now. A bit like when I first joined in 2007, and my weight loss was good those first 6 months so I'm hoping that I will get back to target a little quicker. I have a city break in June to...

Hi All, I've had a long break from SW and learned a few things along the way, not least that I am not the type of person to go solo (lol) but that carbs are not my friend so in an attempt to kick start my weight loss and get back to target I'm trying red days. So far my week has been pretty...

It would be 6.5 syns but it's a HXb (35g portion) x

Finally feeling like myself today after a horrible bug. Also stepped on the scales and have lost 5lbs this week (combination of illness, and a few days of SW) :-) Going to group Thursday to rejoin so may even be at or near my last registered weight with them too! My mini goal today is to do some...

Had to share my new discovery.... 35g simply nutty eaten as an evening treat! Just as it is, dry and yummy and completely guilt free :D

Thanks Kel. Well done for going solo. This is fab site to support you. I know I need the support of the group but it's also for my DD who is nearly 12 and hoping it will help guide her too.

So, Day 1.... I decided to try red days as I overeat carbs so if I do want them they will be measured! B: 6 slices bresaola (0.25 syns), boiled egg, cherry tomatoes and steamed mushrooms L: Steamed salmon fillet, vff cottage cheese and a HUGE salad (I have missed veg in the past week!!) D...

As the title says, Old habits die hard, but in a good way! I joined SW in 2007, a week before Xmas at the heaviest I had ever been. Even through that first Christmas I lost weight and continued to do so. I took the (very) scenic route but got just 2lbs away from my Target of 5 stone! I loved...

It is really confusing YWW, the more I read the more I am finding he talks a lot of cobblers! That said it has helped me refocus, and kick the bad habits I formed in the last 6 weeks! Day 5, up 1.6lbs! I am not starting cruise, I'm going back to slimming world, I understand the plan and I lost...

A dozen easily!! Breakfast, in the galette, as a snack, part of recipes... The list goes on!

Hi Ellie, Thanks for the reply, as I understand it, Skimmed milk is unlimited in attack, 250mls/day in cruise. Perhaps it was too much for my body, though I would never drink it normally. I felt ill and used it to settle my stomach. If that's caused the minute gain I will take it in the chin as...

Not today Sididd :-( up 0.02lb (which i know is nothing) That's the problem with daily weighing! Thought I had a really good day yesterday, had boiled egg, oatbran for breakfast, scrambled egg and salmon for lunch then steak and prawns for tea. Drank 2l weak squash, 1l coffee/tea and 750ml...

I'm new to Dukan so don't feel qualified to offer advice. The only thing I can offer is to make sure you are eating enough. If you have a small baby you may be snacking rather than eating meals, maybe have a smaller appetite? I know some people have great success with vlcd but I don't think that...

Thanks for the tips. Still feeling rough despite a good sleep, hard to tell if its Dukan or the bug I have. Am sticking with it though.

Well I will try to avoid it more from now on :-) Are there any fat free yoghurt s we can eat? I'm more confused than before, why introduce a book to another country and not convert it?! Day 3, 5.2lbs lost but I feel terrible, don't know if it's Dukan or the bug, either way I'm heading back...

Perhaps but better than cheese crackers and wine!! See this is what confuses me. Cooked ham is allowed according to all the official literature, as is fat free yoghurt, what am I missing? Sididd, thanks for that. Yes I assumed the salt might be an issue but have increased my fluid intake to...

I can't stop eating, is this normal??? Day 2; B: oat bran porridge (very nice, like ready brek but was a piddly amount, won't do that again!!) L: gammon/ham slices (from joint, slow cooked) 2 boiled eggs D: home made burgers & pickled onions S: more ham and eggs, 1 pot of quark (sweetened)...

I remembered half way through cooking so we made garlic and coriander naan-galette. It was quite nice but very eggy! Day 2; Today I made the porridge... all 3 mouthfuls :eek: Think I need to go shopping (well my dw does as i'm horrible contagious lol) Lunch will be poached eggs and cooked ham...

Oh, Ok Sididd. I'm still figuring this all out, it is on the list as allowed :confused:

My day so far; Breakfast 2poached eggs and 3 slices cooked ham Lunch Salmon and tuna fish cakes (made with herbs and an egg to bind) 2 gherkins Tea Curried mince (garam masala, cumin, coriander, mixed herbs and onion) Snacks Ham slices Drinks 4 coffee (decaf) 1 tea (decaf) 750mls weak...

Thanks all. Well day 1 was a wash out due to copious amounts of Christmas food (we've only just had our Xmas as we were working) but between chucking out and gorging ourselves silly it's all gone now (I have a flu bug so was feeding a cold!! ;-) ). I'm ready to start today, hoping some normal...

Thank you :-) Am planning as I type. Quite excited to start but also anxious about how difficult it might be. I have the dukan diet and the dukan diet life plan books which suggests 7-10 days of attack if aim is to lose over 40lbs. I was planning to get to at least day 5, and then do the...

Happy New Year! I'm starting Dukan in the morning. Had the books a little while but still not got to grips with it all. I want to lose 3 stone, so attack will last 5-7 days, then I will do 1:1 PP/PV as I can't imagine I will cope without veg. How do you keep it interesting? What about...

Thanks mis-behave. It's sounds very confusing! So cutting potatoes, pasta, rice and bread etc is not enough then? I have the Atkins book but can't get on with it, after years of low fat eating I can't bring myself to eat cream, cheese and oils!! I say that, however, and binge on crisps cake and...

I am thinking about trying a low carb diet, I try to avoid bread, and white pasta/rice but think I need to follow something more structured. Can anyone point me towards a simple plan u can try please.

4 weeks into Kettleworx and have lost 11 inches. Sadly the scales haven't budged but I'm looking and feeling better! Roll on weeks 5&6 :-)

Well done ladies! Takeawayqueen, you'll be sore, even hurt for up to 5 days I found. It really does get easier. Losing it, I'm right behind you just started week 4. Found it harder this week, possibly due to a few days of unhealthy eating.

Well done "losingit", you're doing really well!. I've just started week 3 yesterday. Am really enjoying it, but havent noticed a massive difference in my shape :(

I've lost 20.5lb in 15 weeks and started KB again 4 weeks ago, and KW 2 weeks ago. Now my weight loss has stalled, I'm a bit gutted but determined to carry on! I am really enjoying KB, this time i'm prepared and will be doing it on holiday with a dumbell. Have 3 & 1/2 weeks til my hols and...

Week 1 competed with Resistance, OUCH!!! I'm going to hurt tomorrow!!

Expect to hurt like hell for the first 3-5 days!!! Keep at it though as it does get better! I'm on week 3 (week 1 of kettleworx) and I can already see a big difference and my weight loss seems better too.

Week 1 core completed :-) Really enjoyed this one, except for the plank!!

Today i got up at 0500 to exercise (a first!!) So having done cardio yesterday, it was fast abs and fat burner but only managed the first half of fat burner as was worried about being late for work! I've found there's not as much emphasis on the swings in these DVDs compared to others but am...

Well done!! I managed about 5 seconds of the plank!!

You make that sound simple Alan! Can you offer instructions for a dumb blonde ;-)

Started with week 1 Cardio! I smiled smugly and thought "I'll be fine, I've been doing it for weeks!" LOL!!!

I agree with the porridge comments! I tend to double up; 2 sachets of porridge (about 60g) made with water, a grated apple, a teaspoon of raisins and some cinnamon. Is about 300 cals and will last you hours! x

It took me 5 days to recover from my first session (Having not played with my bells for 6 months!) I found that I felt great by the end of the first week (Did 5 sessions at home) x

I have used the 10 min solution dvd which was a good starter dvd. I progressed to Kettlebell Bootcamp which I really like as I can mix up the routines to suit time/energy and have also used Jillian Michaels Shred it with weights which was OK but not a favourite. However, I have caved in and...

Does anyone know if there is a kettlebell audio workout for the iPhone or iPod? Wanting to use it on holiday as I know I'll forget what I'm doing without my DVD prompts!!

How many calories do you aim to eat each day? I personally struggle when I don't eat enough but then it's a fine line trying not to overeat. Have you worked out your BMR? Have you got a heart rate monitor? Then you can work out how many cals you've burned. I've read a lot about eating exercise...

OMG, I'm exhausted just reading that!!! You exercise 3 times per day???

The aching gets better the more you do it! Maybe do it every other day? I have no motivation for running either, I think it boils down to the fear of a gain. Even though I know it's fluid retention to protect the muscles I can't cope with the scales going up!!

Well done!! I put 7lbs on just having a week off lol, am dreading my next hol x

Well done you!! I'm on my 3rd day of avoidance! Don't know why as I love doing it!

I've only CC'd for 3 weeks but had a loss every week (6lbs now) Prior to this I lost 5 stone on SW but very chaotically over 5 years.

MFP said 1200 but i feel that is too few so I aim for about 1400/day and try not to eat exercise cals. I follow SW but my diary for the past few weeks has been awful, far too many snack foods 2/3rds some days!! That said, I'm managing to lose 1.5lbs a week just by sticking to CC, even on bad weeks x

It is pretty hard so they are probably right. I suppose it depends if you eat your exercise cals. I did 30ds but stopped around Easter. Time to restart I think!

Right, I'm coming back! I got the end of level 1, plus a few extra days and was combining with shred it with weights/kettlebells then went on holiday. Been back for 2 weeks and the dvd's are as dusty as my gym clothes! Have to say that although I didn't get brilliant results, once I stopped my...

Has anyone tried using kettlebells with 30DS?

Loundy, I am sure they will be fine to get started with. You can upgrade as you get better. Day 6 done, my calves are so sore though, I think i've pulled the muscles but trying to carry on. It seemed to get easier for a day or two and was thinking about steeping it up to level 2, or even doing...

Thanks for the replies, What exactly does "engage" mean? I've heard it but never really understood it! Fish oil sounds like a plan.

Has anyone found that they've had Knee trouble since started kettlebells? My knee's grind and click and are sometimes painful but I don't want to stop as I really enjoy them. I've started taking glucosamine and chrondroitin but that can take a few weeks to be noticable. x

Thank you so much everyone for the support. I've been to class tonight and was gutted to have gained 3lbs. At least this time I know why and its IS deserved. Unfortunately it means that i'm going to have to work sooooo much harder the next two weeks!! I fell at the first hurdle with Green so...

While you continue to disect my posts, and indeed while I am responding to the same we are straying away from the OP. And this is supposed to be arespectful and supportive forum. The information I have given to Mrs Whistle has been well meaning and genuine. I have not given any false or...

Thanks Bilsat, that may be an option but with my hol only a few weeks away i've got to do something!!! Especially as I know that I will be coming home a lot heavier (it's a cruise so food 24 hours a day, buffets, a la carte dining, cocktails) and as much as i'll say i'll be good....I won't lol...

OUCH!!!! I thought the kettlebell shred was hard.... Day 1 done, only had to stop 3 or 4 times!!! My god some of those strength exercises are a killer!

That's what I was saying, perhaps not eloquently enough! x Mrs Whistle, apologies for corrupting your thread. Stay positive and focused, very best of luck x

Not to start a battle but the 3rd rule is only a recommendation. There is significant benefit to having the 3rd superfree but it is not essential and at no point have SW ever said you must have it.

Pepsi, I've just sat down with my book and looked properly. I have actually lost 6lbs since 5th Jan. I gain every other week (and they were definitely undeserved) and my weight losses are slow. I am slightly happier with realising I have lost, but it really shouldn't be this hard!

Thanks for the reply. I'd "kind of" followed the plan for the last 2 years but since the middle of January, I have followed it properly. I've been regularly exercising for 4 weeks now and sometimes I really feel like i've lost even when the scales don't agree, but my inches haven't changed...

I feel your pain! 1-2lb a week is recommended accross the board but SW do suggest you should lose 7lbs in your first 2 weeks! And for a vast majority thats true! Sadly, when everyone around you doesn't seem to have to work so hard it is really disheartening. The plan IS working as you are losing...

Cross posted from Struggling section... I have been a member of Slimming World since 2007. I lost, in total, 5 stone by June 2010 for my wedding (Slow but steady). I then had a bit of a phase where I just didn't follow the plan properly or at least half heartedly but managed to maintain my...

New Recruit!!! Was meandering through tesco and the dvd was on offer for £5 so couldn't say no. I've been struggling with weight loss for a while now, I'm an eternal Slimming World member who lost 5 stone but regained 2 and can't shift it. I started using Kettlebells 4 weeks ago, and discovered...

Me too! Also bought from Amazon. Did worry about whether it would work but it is fine on my dvd player. I really quite like this dvd. I watched it through before trying it and thought she was really annoying with all her "sssshhhhzzzz" sounds but when working out I hardly notice. I like the...

I have been a member of Slimming World since 2007. I lost, in total, 5 stone by June 2010 for my wedding (Slow but steady). I then had a bit of a phase where I just didn't follow the plan properly or at least half heartedly but managed to maintain my weight. However, following a succession of...

Has anyone tried to make these into sweet scones? I'm wondering if you can swap for natural cottage cheese and sweetener?

Hi everyone, I'm just about to start using kettlebells. I have 2.5, 5 and 7.5kg weights and a dvd with 10 minutes routines to get me started. I'm just wondering if you warm up/cool down? What do you do? I haven't done exercise at home for a long time. I have countless dvd's and wii-fit routines...

Fantastic!!!! And thats just in 2 weeks! Imagine how you'll feel in a months time :) x

I've worked out there would be 283 syns in the entire bombe, and it serves 10 so 28ish syns per portion which actually isn't so bad! That said, if I can make it more SW friendly then it's all the better! Thanks Bilsat! That Ice cream could save 100syns!! Now to find a SW pannettone...

Thanks Patchwork, I was hoping that some members could work their creative magic. I realise it will never be the real thing but a few tweaks in SW favour might just make it more reasonably indulgent.

You don't need to have been a member at all. Just join like any other member and inform your consultant that you are expecting. You will get a form for your midwife but i've never seen it filled in as midwives wont commit to suggesting a weight loss. That is something you can decide for yourself...

Can you see why i'm drooling!!!

I got the Jamie's Christmas booklet from my mother in law and there is a recipe for a winter pudding bombe that looks and sounds heavenly! The syns however are less than saintly but i'd really like to make it for Xmas. The ingredients are; 2 x 500mls vanilla ice cream 1/2 a standard pannettone...

Had to go Red today as had 2 bread for breakfast so just made the Shepards Pie from the new Original book. Was lovely, really comforty wintery food. Even the kids ate it!!! Syn free, cheap, and quick to make.

Up until a few months ago, I was a SW Consultant. I am also a Midwife. I heartily recommend SW during pregnancy. You can certainly lose weight as many of my members did during their pregnancies. One member finished her pregnancy 7lbs lighter than when she started, another reached target as she...

Hi Josie, Well done on your weight loss so far! I'm another midwife, and agree with the others. Plan your shifts, plan your syns and dont let yourself be tempted by the sweets, chocolates, crisps, cakes, savouries, toast... the list is endless as the supply!!. The simple key is that if you dont...

Could you post the recipe please ninnins?

Courgette and mint soup is delicious. As many courgettes as you want to use with some stock and some fresh or dried mint, salt and pepper, cook until soft. Whiz up in a blender and serve with a dollop of natural yoghurt or from frais.

Thank you for replying! Helzzz, the morning after the night before is always dangerous as I wake up craving the bad things I was having previously. I've had a banana and a cup of tea and have come back to bed to avoid the kitchen!!! I had no-one at home yesterday, I rarely have a night on my...

I can't find the panic button!! I wasn't brilliant last week but managed 0.5lb loss today but something has gone badly wrong and I have ended up having a major binge today and just worked out that I've had 150 syns today and nothing I have eaten has been free food! I've had over 3000 calories...

Ps: I read that as eating turkey for 9 days too lol, I wonder if there's any research?? haha

At least the first 2-4lbs of a gain will be fluid which you should lose in a day or two of coming home. Are you All Inclusive? If so, eat plenty of fruit and yoghurts for breakie, meats and salads for lunch. Often they have fresh food cooked in the evening, like meats or fish. They're bound to...

You don't know, but if it doesn't go the way you would like just keep focused because everything you are doing will be working for you. We didn't wake up overweight so we won't wake up skinny either. This is a life change not just a fad, every step as little as it feels is helping you (us)...

Are you doing measurements Conlou? That made a massive difference to my commitment and motivation. My weight loss hasn't been fab since I joined the gym but I can definitely feel it in my size/clothes. I measure every 2 weeks now on weigh day. Good luck with WI today x

Ouch! 7lbs on by my home scales (can't WI til Friday) I was really pleased with myself though as I went to the gym 4 times over the 6 nights I was away! Back to my gym yesterday and it felt good and even though i've gained 1/2 stone, my clothes were still comfortable by the end of my hols! Going...

This does set when its cold :) As for the bacon, i'm not sure but it's worth a try x

Nataby, you have made the first step and thats the hardest part! This forum has some amazing people who are both inspiring and motivational. You only have to say the word and they will jump in to help. I joined SW 3 1/2 years ago, 17 and 1/2 stone and desperate. I worked out that in order to get...

Maybe you can get someone else to make it for you? Or put olbas oil on your nose, lol? Such a shame that you're missing out! x

I did Lisa, well my OH did :) Here's the recipe xx 8oz/227g Chicken Livers 4oz/113g Bacon (fat removed) 1 Onion 1-2 Garlic bulbs (Yup) Or a large heaped tablespoon of lazy garlic Half a Tub of very low fat Fromage Frais/greek 0% Half a tsp mixed Herbs Fry Light Salt and freshly ground Black...

I agree with everyone else, its just one day and WONT ruin your week. Its just a blip, don't punish yourself and blow the week. Start, or carry on, your food diary straight away. Its amazing how writing it all down can keep you focused xx

Chicken liver pate with hxb pitta and home made chips :) Bit heavy at this time of night but yummy all the same!

No inch loss this week (except for the boobs lol) but a fab 3.5lb off (and I even went over by 70 syns!) 1 week to my hold so food diary is definitely continuing and gym sessions all week. Even taking my trainers on holiday :) x

Ok, so 1lb ON!! Was really disappointed but it is star week and I although I've been good, I didn't actually count syns so can't say i've been 100%. Measurements wise, another 1/2 inch off my waist and 1.5 ON my boobs lol! Having said that, my clothes actually feel loose this weekend! I've...

Good on you for staying positive Amy! I am trying to take the same approach, WI tomorrow for me but i've just finished 6 night shifts so haven't been to the gym since last WI :( I actually can't wait to go after group! x

I work in a major city hospital and night shifts can be a real strain on weight loss! There's often little lime to eat 'food' ie; mealtime/break and staff insist on providing 'supplies' to get them through the shift. Top that with relatives gifts of sweets and chocolate, and the 6am desperate...

WooHoo!!! I am delighted! I've lost 12 inches all over! I have lost 2lbs this week, and would have loved more but i'm so happy about the inch loss that I don't care now! Spoke to the gym today and they are going to re-jig my exercise plan so I can get more from my sessions. Only problem is...

Bady fat measurements are a great idea, my scales do that... thought I don't know how to work them! Well i'm coming to the end of week 2, WI tomorrow. I feel fantastic though I don't feel much has changed this week weight wise or measurements. I've been on plan, with the exception of a meal out...

Thanks for the recipe, I usually try to stick to syn free as I can't have anything 'bad' in the house. Will keep that for a treat one night though, thank you x

Salt & Pepper chicken, wholemeal pasta, green beans, baby corn and chilli cherry peppers with a cheese sauce (sauce went wrong but if it hadn't it would have been spot on!)

Where would that thread be found Luverick? x

I just can't manage to make a cheese sauce. It curdles if I add fromage frais and if I mix cheese and milk its too runny :( Does anyone have a successful recipe, possibly with laughing cow cheese as I don't usually have 'real' cheese. I made a lovely tea tonight and it was ruined by curdled...

Thanks for the great advice everyone, you all make very sensible comments. I have taken out a 12 month pass so I have no intention of stopping exercise, I was just a little glum at the gain. I have a holiday in 4 weeks and gave myself 6 weeks to get refocused with the aim of losing 10-14lbs in...

LOL, you and me both!! x

What did you choose? I'm going to our local on monday and was thinking of tapa's but am scared to look for the syn values!

Thanks hun, I know i'm using my muscles more but they dont weigh heavier than fat. There was a thread on here somewhere that went into great detail about why it can't (1lb feathers=1lb lead etc) I know that you can build fluid around your muscles to protect them when exercising but I dont feel...

Well done on joining!! There's a fab thread up a few posts from this for newcomers, even as an old hat I found it useful! Don't be scared of eating... Its good for you! The trick with sw is don't get hunrgy! Eating as often as you need to from the free foods and adding 1/3 superfree (fruit and...

There's been a big debate at group recently about exercising slowing down weight loss! The girls who do exercise notice a big loss on the weeks that they don't do it?! I've always thought that it would make you have brilliant weight losses but this week i've joined a gym and been 3 times, done...

Not crossed wires at all then! :( Sounds like you've made a good plan Bikergirl. Good luck and keep that positivity and determination xx

I'm really sorry you've had such a rotten experience and hope that you find the right solution! I do wonder though if maybe there's been crossed wires? Consultants are told not to encourage members to leave early on the first session, and that they should come back the following week when they...

Matalan are selling twisty ice pop makers for a fiver (pack of 4). I originally bought them for the kids but decided to try and freeze a muller yoghurt (I chose toffee).... OMG! It was delicious! Not had much luck with freezing yoghurts generally but these ice pop makers are fab!

Maybe I do mine wrong but my oven sw chips can take up to an hour! x

Quite simply its a deep fat fryer without the deep fat part! Have a look on amazon for piccies/reviews. It's not cheap but its my best buy recently. Slimming World/Home made chips from scratch in less that 30 mins. And roasties are gorgeous too. I spray the frylight over the potatoes, not pour...

Thanks Starlight, there are so many sections here I didn't think to look in recipes lol! Pizzle: I use frylight and it work really well, and I dont think it is any harder to clean (especially as its dishwaher safe)

I can cook sw chips/wedges/bites in less than 30 mins from sratch and it's become my favourite gadget but am wondering what else I can do with it? Suggestions please...

Tried and tested: You can make meringue with sweetener but it doesn't keep. If you cook them and eat them that day they are fine. Trick is not to make too many and don't put them in a container x

Have you tried the 1/2 syn roulade? 4 eggs separated - free 1 Tub of Quark - free 6 Tbs Sweetener - free Vanilla Essence - free 1 Tsp Baking Powder – ½ syn 　 　 Mix 4 yolks mixed with 1/2 tub of quark, 5 tablespoons of sweetener 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. 　 　 Whisk...

Jules, You are right, it would probably be considered a 'tweak' and i havent checked with the bods at SW but I use it once or twice a week (a pack does 2-3 portions as its very filling) as a proper meal not as snacks. I have not had any problems with losing weight when I have used it so am happy...

Apologies if this has been mentioned before but there are so many pages to look through! Co-op No added sugar Cranberry Juice is FREE!!! (1L carton) Also, for ninnins.. Tesco dried Gnocchi (make is Trattoria Verdi) is FREE xx