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  1. Lukasmummy

    What exercise?

    How about walking workouts at home, I am a huge fan of the Leslie Sansone walking workouts, there are loads free on youtube and on her site, the shortest ones are 1 mile in 15-20 minutes depending on the workout and they go up to 5 miles which is about 1 hour and 15 minutes hugs Crystal xx
  2. Lukasmummy

    Extra Easy SP Extra Easy SP Plan

    From looking at the website there wouldn't be a syn value because they are still "free", it says to fill the majority of your day with S & P foods. "potatoes and yogurt are Free Foods, so (as long as there are no tweaks involved) they don’t have a Syn value. They’re just not low enough in energy...
  3. Lukasmummy

    Leslie Sansone~ Walk Away The Pounds

    Just wondering if any of you are still doing this, would love to chat with other people enjoying these workouts hugs Crystal xx
  4. Lukasmummy

    Leslie sansone

    There are quite a few on her site too - Walk Social | Walk at Home hugs Crystal x
  5. Lukasmummy

    Alternatives to WW branded foods

    Tesco Danish bread is 55p a loaf and 2pp Per slice 3PP for 2 slices if that helps hugs Crystal x
  6. Lukasmummy

    Mission Deli Mini wraps??

    I put the nutritional information into E-source and got 3PP per wrap if that helps maybe you had it set to 100g instead of per wrap (31g)? Hugs Crystal x
  7. Lukasmummy

    Chicken on a budget!!!

    Have you seen this article by Flylady called Rubber Chicken? Maybe that will help - Control Journal, Step 8: Menu Planning | FlyLady.net
  8. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Don't know if it helps but you can buy pre sterlized bottles from Boots and I think Mothercare do them as well they are listed online here if you want to take a look - Vital Baby Nurture Disposable Bottles 240ml Medium x 4 - Boots
  9. Lukasmummy

    E-source query

    Hi, I decided to try a Filling and Healthy day today but have a quick query about E-source. I decided to make a recipe from my slimming world collection, a quiche using cottage cheese and eggs all of the ingredients are filling and healthy foods but after putting the ingredients into the recipe...
  10. Lukasmummy

    Really really want chocolate :(

    the galaxy flutes used to be called galaxy amicelli (sp?) they are yummy tesco, boots and co-op definately sell them hugs Crystal xx
  11. Lukasmummy

    5%

    Just wondered if there was a badge/icon available to add to my signature for getting my 5% award. Hugs Crystal xx
  12. Lukasmummy

    1/3 Superfree - how do you do it?

    The breakfast question always turns into a debate because of how most people use their HEB and HEA choice for it, the argument always revolves around why add superfree when the amounts you are eating are already controlled by using the healthy extras. Maybe instead of having 2 weetabix you could...
  13. Lukasmummy

    WW & Pregnancy

    Simply filling is really really similar to slimming world just with more bread if that helps
  14. Lukasmummy

    I have had 2 speical k bars and chinise dtir fry sauce anyone know iif that ok

    special k bars are between 4-5 syns depending on the type the chinese sauce would be impossible to syn without at least knowing the type and brand. Hugs Crystal x
  15. Lukasmummy

    Low syn Stir Fry Sauce, or flavouring of some style needed!!

    Don't forget you would have to add the syns for cooking the pineapple (2 syns per 100g) but it would still be fairly low depending how much pineapple you used hugs Crystal xx
  16. Lukasmummy

    Avocados! & Other surprising syn values...

    it's 9.5 syns for 100g of avocado but we were debating this the other day on our group facebook page, apparently avocado flesh isn't very heavy so 100g would be more than one avocado I guess you would have to remove the stone, scoop out the flesh and then weigh it. I am having a thick moment so...
  17. Lukasmummy

    Fry Light Help

    well it says 1 spray of frylight has 1 calorie so if you go on the rule of 1 syn = 20 calories you would technically have to syn it after 20 sprays hugs Crystal x
  18. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Congratulations she's beautiful you must be so proud hugs Crystal xx
  19. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    I know Leia was smaller than most babies but she is still in newborn nappies and she is nearly 6 months old size 1's go up to 11lbs if that helps at all and special care did 4 hourly cares so 6 nappies a day usually, so 6-10 is a good guess depends how often you change them, I will admit I often...
  20. Lukasmummy

    Switching from online to classes

    I don't think you do if you switch from online to monthly pass hugs Crystal x
  21. Lukasmummy

    Tesco Country Store Frozen Fruit

    On E-source this is showing as 1PP for 80g and I am a bit confused why here are the ingredients so are any of these not 0PP? Hugs Crystal xx Blackberry (25%), Cherry (25%) , Strawberry (20%) , Raspberry (10%) , Redcurrant (10%)
  22. Lukasmummy

    Pp or Simply Fillin!?

    sorry double posted guess that's what happens when you type with a sleeping toddler on your lap lol
  23. Lukasmummy

    Pp or Simply Fillin!?

    Guess the question you would have to ask yourself is how strict are you with your portion control? If you think you are fairly good at judging a portion and able to eat only until you are full and not stuffed simply filling would work, but if on the other hand you don't think you could control...
  24. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Congratulations Capricorn, he's beautiful I can't remember who else has had or is close to having their babies sorry Leia is over 5 months old now, it just flies by so fast. Hugs Crystal xx
  25. Lukasmummy

    recipe ideas please?

    They also really love chicken and chorizo pasta (passata, chicken, chorizo and whatever vegetables I have available and can get away with hiding lol usually at least peppers, onions, carrots, leeks and spring onions, quite often beansprouts sometimes courgette and mushrooms and adding sweetcorn...
  26. Lukasmummy

    recipe ideas please?

    My kids and husband like this one although I am not entirely sure on the propoints we haven't made it since I have been on weight watchers. I copied it from evernote so you will have to excuse the sizing and spacing in the text. Hugs Crystal xx Spanish Rice With Chicken And Chorizo preheat oven...
  27. Lukasmummy

    low point snacks??

    It says the babybel lights are 1PP each on E-source hope that helps hugs Crystal x
  28. Lukasmummy

    Lindt bunny??

    The medium bunny is 200g, if that helps hubby wants to buy me one of each from the kids so we were looking at them in tesco yesterday, trying to convince him the gold assorted boxes are a better choice since they are 2PP per chocolates so a little bit easier to show some restraint with lol. Hugs...
  29. Lukasmummy

    Help please, how to work out values?

    I joined a few weeks ago and I have a wheel thing in my pack but have never used it as I find E-source so much simpler hugs Crystal xx
  30. Lukasmummy

    Light choices sausages

    I think they are the same as the weight watcher ones 1PP for 1 and 3PP for 2 hugs Crystal x
  31. Lukasmummy

    first weigh in.....disappointed!!!!

    You said you have done weight watchers before, have you considered that the reason you didn't lose as much week 1 this time around is because even though you stopped following the plan to the letter, bits of it still stuck with you? I did slimming world before weight watchers but the 1/3...
  32. Lukasmummy

    Original little help

    Personally I would go for one meeting so you can get all the books to help keep you on track. Good luck. Hugs Crystal xx
  33. Lukasmummy

    Best food scales?

    I have the purple colour match ones from argos and I really like them. Hugs Crystal x
  34. Lukasmummy

    Baked potato without skin points??

    Surely you could just point it as mashed potato - 1PP for 60g
  35. Lukasmummy

    Eggs

    I have had them in my fridge for a week before and they have still been fine, I tend to slice them up and put them into a plastic container. Hugs Crystal x
  36. Lukasmummy

    Jumping ship, and hoping not to sink!.. Diary of a Mamma.

    Just wanted to offer you some ((hugs)), what goes on will come off as soon as your head is back in the game. Hope Penny is feeling a bit better now and you have a lovely 1st mother's day. Hugs Crystal x
  37. Lukasmummy

    Did anyone follow ww whilst pregnant

    If you want to try weight watchers simply filling might be a good option for you, kind of like slimming world with more bread lol. :p Hugs Crystal xx
  38. Lukasmummy

    Music to run to?

    Have you seen the new CD Now That's What I Call Running?
  39. Lukasmummy

    Confuzed ......

    Most of them are free foods, but there are a couple that have syns just can't remember which ones off the top of my head. Hugs Crystal xx
  40. Lukasmummy

    Body Magic

    How about some sitting exercises, that's what I do on the days when I am feeling really crappy there are some good routines (just search for chair, there are desk workouts and some others) and a video that might be worth watching here Dr Hilary on... Fibromyalgia | Medical | Rosemary Conley TV...
  41. Lukasmummy

    completly syn free snacks.

    Make sure you are buying the low fat ones, the others have syns. Hugs Crystal xx
  42. Lukasmummy

    Sweet and sour recipe free!

    well you couldn't make this for free on slimming world because all cooked fruit has a syn value so even with fresh pineapple you would have to add some syns, 2 if I remember rightly. It's one of the things I am loving about weight watchers fruit and veg is 0pts regardless of what you do to it...
  43. Lukasmummy

    Do you enjoy meetings?

    The group I go to has a double session, at 5 and 7 I enjoy it so much that if hubby is working I have sometimes stayed for both groups. Since having the baby I have struggled so much to lose on slimming world, I signed up for weight watchers. I will hold my hands up and admit I am currently...
  44. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Go pour yourself a really cold drink, preferably with ice that's one of the first things the hospital likes to try for low/no movements but just be warned it sometimes turns babies into energizer bunnies when you will be begging them to just stay still for a second :p, laying on your side is...
  45. Lukasmummy

    Pregnant

    Maybe try filling and healthy days they are really similar to slimming world, except for allowing more bread products and that's allowed during pregnancy, Hugs Crystal xx
  46. Lukasmummy

    other brands showing pp values

    Watch tesco though some items show the old points rather than Propoints the easiest way to check is the ones that have .5 points are the old ones got caught out with beans and mini pretzels last time I went shopping :( hugs Crystal x
  47. Lukasmummy

    Propoints - What are you eating for tea?

    Had a change of plans when I found some mashed swede in the fridge so had lamb steaks, carrots, swede, onion, red onion, fried in frylight eggs and some frozen broad beans, edamame and petit pois with mash whole plate was 14PP and so very good. Hugs Crystal xx
  48. Lukasmummy

    Propoints - What are you eating for tea?

    We're a bit short on vegetables until tomorrow when my veg box comes and we have some lamb to use up and some pastry in the fridge so maybe a lamb pie made with onions, carrots and mushrooms with mash and gravy and maybe do peas and sweetcorn with it.
  49. Lukasmummy

    Continuing my SW journey

    Safia don't remember seeing you had the baby congratulations, do you have a piccie somewhere? Hugs Crystal xx
  50. Lukasmummy

    pro points discrepancy

    I worked them out from the information on the packet at 3PP per bar
  51. Lukasmummy

    Veg?

    parsnips are pointed so are potatoes and peas not sure what else. Hugs Crystal xx
  52. Lukasmummy

    Choclate philly

    Think it's 2 points per pot if I remember rightly will check for you, yep was right it's 2PP for 35g. Hugs Crystal
  53. Lukasmummy

    SW + exercise = weight gain?

    Are you sure you are eating enough to fuel all the exercise? I know slimming world is not about calorie counting but I was really struggling to lose anything so I joined weight watchers to learn portion control turns out what I considered a portion was about half the amount of an actual portion...
  54. Lukasmummy

    Ww

    How about starting by writing yourself a list of reasons you want to lose weight, every single little reason including the small and silly ones like for example one of mine would be not wanting my thighs to rub together and get sore in warm weather or wanting to be able to sit comfortably on a...
  55. Lukasmummy

    Weight watchers PP ???

    I have 38 a day but I struggle to eat them usually I get to just before bedtime and realise I still have 10-15 left. I am making myself eat them at least 5 days out of 7. Hugs Crystal xx
  56. Lukasmummy

    Propoints - What are you eating for tea?

    Easiest way to deal with a swede is to stab it with a fork and microwave the whole thing for for between 10-20 minutes depending on the size of the swede, just like a jacket potato then just cut off the top and scoop out the inside. Hugs Crystal xx
  57. Lukasmummy

    Porridge ideas?

    Have you tried the "magic porridge" you just weigh out the porridge oats, pour a yogurt over the top and leave overnight. I did mine with 40g porridge oats (4PP) and 2 of the limited edition nectarine and apricot weight watchers yogurts (1PP each) and it was really filling for 6PP. Hugs Crystal xx
  58. Lukasmummy

    cereal bars

    The special K double chocolate ones are 2PP too and they are seriously yummy although the fibre plus bars at 3PP are more chocolatey if that helps. Hugs Crystal xx
  59. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    My consultant always used to tell me that as long as you feel 10 movements in 24 hours not to worry if that helps. Although to be honest mine were so wriggly I would have straight up the hospital if I only felt 10 movements in a day, Logan and Leia quite often hit over 100 movements in a hour...
  60. Lukasmummy

    FED UP WITH WW!!!

    Surely you would be better trying to earn a few exercise points rather than not using all of your dailies. Hugs Crystal xx
  61. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    That stone and a half was while pregnant, I have been struggling since I had her my weight loss has been very hit and miss despite following plan but it's getting better lost 4.5lb and got my gold body magic award tonight at weigh in tonight so very happy. Hugs Crystal x
  62. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Hello ladies, nice to see lots of new faces in here. Little Miss Leia is now 4 months old seems to have flown by. Feels like she has been here forever because I honestly have trouble remembering what is was like before we had her. She's just got her 1st tooth and is always smiling or giggling...
  63. Lukasmummy

    Best WW App for Android?

    I like WWDiary - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.canofsleep.wwdiary&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5jYW5vZnNsZWVwLnd3ZGlhcnkiXQ.. hugs Crystal xx
  64. Lukasmummy

    0 or low value PPs items?

    If you have E-source (it's included with the monthly pass option or available on it's own) there is a very cool tool to help, click on find & explore on the left, browse foods, then select by ProPoints values and there is a drop down menu with options for 0-1, 2-4, 5-7, 8-10 and 11+ hugs Crystal xx
  65. Lukasmummy

    NOTE FOR FRUIT EATERS

    But how do you count it? If you put for example 100 bananas into the ProPoint tracker it still says 0 points
  66. Lukasmummy

    E-Source membership

    Great thanks I love E-source but not really loving the meetings - feel a bit like a naughty school girl being told off by the consultant for losing the first week and gaining every other week :( hugs Crystal xx
  67. Lukasmummy

    E-Source membership

    If I was to switch from monthly pass to just e-source membership would I still be able to track my weight each week and food each day using the ProPoints Tracker? Hugs Crystal xx
  68. Lukasmummy

    100% on plan but gained :(

    I lost 2lb the first week and have consistently gained every other week. I have never gone over my daily points (39 a day), not touched my weekly points apart from once in the first week and last week I earned 57 activity points. It's very frustrating :(
  69. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Congratulations Safia hope you are both doing well. Hugs Crystal xx
  70. Lukasmummy

    To exercise or not to exercise?

    Why not go for your body magic awards that way the exercise will be helping you achieve something until the weight loss catches up. Hugs Crystal xx
  71. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Hiya, I think you may have made a typo above hun EE is a slimming world plan not weight watchers. When you follow slimming world when pregnant there are no changes to the red and green plans, on extra easy you get an extra Healthy Extra A and and extra Healthy Extra B choice and they advise to...
  72. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Maybe I am mean but if I had a family member or friend who I thought might choose a name I liked I would be slightly inclined to tell them I was picking something I really hated instead lol My first two were easy Lukas Andrew Mark Leigh (mummy was a bit of a speedway fanatic at the time and they...
  73. Lukasmummy

    Took the leap from SW to WW! Newbie alert!!

    I started doing slimming world when pregnant, on the advice of my consultant. I like slimming world a lot but I struggle with it. My problem has always been that I don't actually like eating or feel hungry very often so the eat until you are full isn't really helping me as much as it should...
  74. Lukasmummy

    Propoint query

    I was wondering if there was a way to work out the propoints value of something if you don't follow the instructions on how to cook it? I did a pasta and sauce thing earlier that had instructions to use semi skimmed milk, water and butter to cook it. I didn't want to use the full fat milk so I...
  75. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    It's a ticker hun, if you click on my baby one it will take you to the site and you can make one for yourself then scroll right to the top of the page, select quick links > edit signature and you will be able to add it. Hope that helps. Hugs Crystal xx
  76. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Congratulations Leanne can't wait to see a photo hugs Crystal xx
  77. Lukasmummy

    Suggestions please, tight budget & storage

    You could try freezing stuff in bags rather than tubs that way they sit flat meaning you can shove more into a smaller space. There is a cool trick here that might help with that http://www.oneroastvegetable.com/PDF%20Files/[Favorite%20Freezer%20Foods]%20Chopstick%20Freezer%20Bag%20Trick.pdf Or...
  78. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    (((hug))) geordie_lass21 I suffer from severe depression that got a lot worse in pregnancy so I sympathize, definitely mention it to your midwife sometimes talking about it and having someone listen helps enough to make it bearable. If nothing else it gives them advance warning that you might...
  79. Lukasmummy

    Do you spend more on SW?

    I think it's very hard to tell because the prices in the shops have jumped up so much, so shopping is going to cost more than it used to whether you shop slimming world style or not. There are some great budget threads on here and quite a few articles on slimming world's website with ways to...
  80. Lukasmummy

    SW booklet with Saturday Daily Mirror

    But you get a coupon to join free too can't remember whether its today or monday though
  81. Lukasmummy

    Free mag in paper doesnt mention 1/3 superfree?

    But is that because the superfree is already built into the menu like it is in the 7 day plan in the magazine?
  82. Lukasmummy

    pregnant, overweight i will do this!!

    Hey sorry to interrupt your thread, but I just wanted to link you up to the pregnancy thread, it's filled with lovely supportive ladies following slimming world while pregnant, a great way to make some new friends http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world/159257-pregnancy-slimming-world.html hugs...
  83. Lukasmummy

    Weigh more now :(

    You could rejoin using the free voucher in the mirror on Monday, so you would only pay £4.95, personally I kept my stickers on my folder so I switched my new book into my old folder so I didn't lose my progress, but there is a lady in our group who decided to erase her history and start from...
  84. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    ((hugs)) fatty_no_more will keep my fingers crossed everything is ok at the next scan xx
  85. Lukasmummy

    Changes you would have liked to see

    Purely for fun, what changes would you have liked to see in the new books, obviously I don't mean things like making galaxy chocolate and cake free foods :p I would have been happy to see *peas and sweetcorn changed to superfree foods *blended/cooked fruit no longer having syns *cheerios as...
  86. Lukasmummy

    New Books / weights - positive and negatives

    ready break is a healthy extra 25g + 1 ryvita dark rye, original or sesame
  87. Lukasmummy

    Unthoughtful people!

    Apparently because I am stupid enough to believe that one day he may actually change *sigh*.
  88. Lukasmummy

    Unthoughtful people!

    Dear husband, please don't expect me to be happy about the fact that not only have you have been at work all day on my birthday, but you also couldn't be bothered to get me any kind of gift, even though what I asked you for would have cost you absolutely nothing. Getting up this morning to a...
  89. Lukasmummy

    New Books / weights - positive and negatives

    I am a bit confused about the medium fat soft cheese, is that like regular Philadelphia if so why is the amount the same as the light stuff? Hugs Crystal xx
  90. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    aww grumble she's beautiful congratulations. hugs Crystal xx
  91. Lukasmummy

    Post your Xmas gain...

    6.5lb on, I am gutted as I wasn't that bad food wise, I am hoping the fact that my period is due and I am retaining a lot of fluid has contributed a bit. Would love to see at least some of it back off next week.
  92. Lukasmummy

    Unthoughtful people!

    Darling 9 year old son, I get it that it was Christmas and you want to play with your new junk, but for the love of god it's 3.45am lay down, be quiet and go to sleep so mummy can to. It's not like I can get up and tell you this as both your little sister and brother are sleeping on me. Trust me...
  93. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Hi girls, just on way out to have kids photographed in a giant inflatable snow globe, glad everyone's scans went ok. Capricorn try Marks and Spencers online...
  94. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Wow I have missed so much, congratulations Jojo and Sara on your gorgeous babies and welcome to all the newly pregnant ladies. I can't remember what else I have read now sorry. Hugs Crystal xx
  95. Lukasmummy

    No really....I'm happy being big.

    suppose it depends how you carry your weight, when I look in the mirror I see someone huge who wears sizes between 20-24 yet when I went to group a lot of people had a hard time believing I weighed 18 stone 10lb. My cousin looks big but only wears a size 14-16 guess she can squash it into...
  96. Lukasmummy

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

    Your toddler decides to fill his pull ups just as you are walking out of the door to get your oldest one from school, then as you start changing him the baby starts screaming at the top of her lungs. Shops especially supermarkets insist on moving things around and every single time you go in...
  97. Lukasmummy

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

    Your toddler decides to fill his pull ups just as you are walking out of the door to get your oldest one from school, then as you start changing him the baby starts screaming at the top of her lungs. Shops especially supermarkets insist on moving things around and every single time you go in...
  98. Lukasmummy

    Breastfeeding and Slimming World

    Awww she's such a cutie
  99. Lukasmummy

    Breastfeeding and Slimming World

    If it helps this it what I always pack in my bag, we always end up being out longer than we plan on and have been on lots of trips with the kids think Logan was less than a month old the first time he went on a train lol. 6-8 nappies, 1 pack of baby wipes, 1 pack of nappy sacks, nappy cream...
  100. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    They are free on all plans, it was 4 eggs, a tub of quark, mushrooms and half and onion thrown in my blender and then cooked in the oven in a mini muffin tray for 30-40 minutes on gas mark 6. It was a bit of a mistake to blend the mushrooms though since they made the quiches grey and very...
  101. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    We just got back from taster evening at group, we took a speed soup curry and some mini mushroom quiches and both of us lost for a change (him 1lb and me 0.5lb). Can't remember what I have read so off to catch up and then I will be back. Hugs Crystal xx
  102. Lukasmummy

    fruit and veg boxes!

    We have started getting veg boxes from here Kelly's Vegies - Fruit & Vegetable Home Delivery South England you can try a box and 6 eggs for a £1 delivery charge the variety is really good and so is the quality definately worth a try if they deliver to you. Hugs Crystal xx
  103. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    They told me Leo wouldn't be able to suck, and he was born sucking his hand lol he used to have little love bites on his hand from sucking it. If your little one was that big at 32 weeks unless someone cocked up at your 20 week scan and put in some measurements wrong they would probably want to...
  104. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Not the one to ask lol all of mine have been early and tiny, Lukas was 34 weeks and weighed 5lb 0.5oz, Leo was 32 weeks and weighed 2lb 12oz, Logan was 37 weeks (he's the mystery they can't understand) and weighed 4lb 15.5oz and Leia was a c-section at 33 weeks and weighed 3lb 10.5oz. If it's...
  105. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Jojo will be keeping my fingers crossed that something happens soon for you hun and that hubby is home with you when it does. Leanne I don't think I could ever wish for a longer pregnancy I have always been utterly fed up and done with pregnancy and wishing it would hurry up and be over lol...
  106. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    It's usually up to which ever consultant is on at the time, I know my mum was offered the option of a VBAC after the twins but she wanted another section and was told she had to have a c-section with Aidan. Might be worth asking your midwife or consultant at your next appointment. Hugs Crystal xx
  107. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    If you went into labour they would use the portable scanners in delivery suite to scan you if I remember rightly they call it a presentation scan they check the position of the baby and the placenta and then if they need to do a c-section it can be arranged fairly quickly. They did a scan on the...
  108. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Look what i've got, I bought her home from the hospital today, guess it's a good way to wish her a happy 3 week birthday lol. Hugs Crystal xx
  109. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Leanne my consultant said that swelling "downstairs" is more common the more pregnancies you have, I never had it with any of my others but this time probably TMI but they had a lot of difficulty doing the internal scans they wanted at each appointment because it was so swollen. They said Leia...
  110. Lukasmummy

    Does any one just use frozen/tinned vegetables?

    We have quite a lot of frozen veg in our freezer, mushrooms, courgettes, peppers, onions, peas, sweetcorn and corn on the cob, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, swede and some mixed veg works great for speed soup and anything else going through the blender which makes the base of the meal...
  111. Lukasmummy

    Unthoughtful people!

    So need this thread today Dear nurse who looked after my daughter last night, I don't know if you were reading someone else's file, or if you are just too stupid to work out that 4 hours after 8pm is midnight. Thanks to you not reading her notes and sticking to her 4 hourly feed times you fed...
  112. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Could just be discharge (that seems to be delivery suites favourite answer unless it went in one large gush) keep an eye on it and if your pad is wet when you check you could always give them a call to set your mind at ease. ((hugs)) will be thinking of you and hoping everything is ok. Hugs...
  113. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    You never know hun he might surprise you when it comes to labour, can't say that during any of mine Mark did what I expected lol. Hugs Crystal xx
  114. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Jojo I am buying Leia a wooden dolls house for christmas, I have wanted one since I was a little girl and couldn't really justify buying one for myself but I fully intend to indulge all of my girly fantasies now that I have her to buy for lol. I remember for the boys first christmas's I bought...
  115. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    So happy went to a different slimming world group tonight run by our original consultant in between Leia's feeds and I lost 7.5lb :) fingers crossed I can lose 0.5lb before our next group and get my 1.5 stone award. Kind of strange since I feel absolutely huge at the moment, have no idea how...
  116. Lukasmummy

    Breastfeeding and Slimming World

    (((hugs))) men really don't have a clue do they, guessing your health visitor recommended biscuits because they are quick and easy so maybe something like alpen lights, the weetabix cereal bars or even hi-fi bars would work in the same way and they are b choices although you would have to check...
  117. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    I was 18 stone 10lb when I started slimming world on the advice of my hospital consultant, I finished my pregnancy weighing 13lb less than when I started (I actually lost more than that but put almost 7lb on in the last few weeks of my pregnancy thanks mostly to fluid retention and being so...
  118. Lukasmummy

    Breastfeeding and Slimming World

    I'm only managing to express 3-4 times a day, between hospital visits, pain from the c-section and the really bad seizures I have been having I just can't cope physically with doing it anymore than that. Trying to take the opinion that some milk is better than no milk. I usually manage to get...
  119. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    I don't know anything about syrups as I have never used them but the crusha ones says 25ml of syrup to 175ml of milk, the syns vary according to the flavour, Banana and Sugar Free Strawberry are listed as 0.5 a syn, Lime and Vanilla are listed as 1.5 syns, Raspberry, chocolate and strawberry are...
  120. Lukasmummy

    Breastfeeding and Slimming World

    Just wondered how many times a day those of you that express manage it? The breastfeeding lady on the ward told me to try and aim for 6-12 times a day and I wasn't really sure whether to laugh or cry at the idea. I am trying to express every 4 hours for Leia but I am struggling with finding the...
  121. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Went to slimming world tonight mostly so I could share the photo of Leia with my friends from group, plus hubby needed to weigh in, he's only managed to weigh in once since he joined. He has lived on absolute junk for the last two weeks and I have just had a baby, ok admittedly a teeny weeny...
  122. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Morning ladies I came home from the hospital yesterday, Leia is doing really well she's been moved to low dependancy special care and having 8ml of milk an hour via tube (it's the maximum she is allowed because of her weight they work it out based on a certain number of ml per kg). She maintains...
  123. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Hopefully mark posted a birth announcement for me, but just in case he didn't baby Leia was born today at 1.03pm by c section she weighed 1.66kg (about 3lb 10.5) and she looks just like Leo except her hair is darker like mine, she has a vice like grip and the loudest set of lungs ever. Managed...
  124. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Quick update after being admitted last monday and being very messed around by the doctors a decision has finally been made, leia will be delivered tomorrow by c-section absolutely terrified but also glad it will be over not sure what time but will try and let you know as soon as I can fingers...
  125. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Went for appointment today, been admitted. They have started steroids for the baby's lungs and antibiotics, consultant says baby will be born within a week one way or another. They seem very concerned and can't honestly say I am sure why. They keep stressing how tiny she is and the fact that she...
  126. Lukasmummy

    Is anyone on Pizotifen (migraine) tablets?

    I used to be before I was pregnant, I don't remember putting on weight because of it but to be honest if I did it would have been worth it since it's the only thing I have ever found that helps. As long as I remembered to take them every day the migraines were so much better and I could actually...
  127. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    They might be able to get a better look for you when you have you follow up scan about the placenta, they told us Lukas was a girl when he was born and they said he was a boy my exact words were "it better not be it's got a purple bedroom and wardrobe full of dresses" lol closely followed by me...
  128. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    That must be so reassuring for you, glad everything went ok. Hugs Crystal xx
  129. Lukasmummy

    Unthoughtful people!

    Love this thread. I have one from today. Hugs Crystal xx Dear other mothers in the park, Firstly to the woman with the two horrid little children, why your oldest little boy took it upon himself to snatch a bag of crisps from my 9 year old, tip them on the floor and stamp on them, I don't know...
  130. Lukasmummy

    scared the postie.

    LOL poor postie, my 2 year old little boy for some bizarre reason known only to him, likes to bark out the letterbox at ours, poor guy nearly had a heart attack the first time he's kind of used to Logan now and expects it. Hugs Crystal xx
  131. Lukasmummy

    New iphone5 v Android v Blackberry?

    Another vote for the Galaxy S2 I was originally going for an Iphone but lady in the shop recommended this one instead and it's awesome. I have mine on a 2 year contract from 3 and it was a completely free upgrade. The Iphone would have cost me nearly £100 on top of the contract.
  132. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Will be thinking of you today and hoping your scan goes ok, some midwifes are more concerned about certain things than others hopefully it's nothing to worry about, perhaps baby is just laying at a slightly awkward angle. Hugs Crystal xx
  133. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    JoJo I have 2 of those body pillows they were amazing when I was pregnant with Logan unfortunately they are both still at Mark's Dad's house and Mark hasn't had chance to go and get them because it's not like he can bring them home on his bike lol. Hugs Crystal xx
  134. Lukasmummy

    fruit and veg boxes!

    I don't know if this is available in your area but they do veg boxes from the local milkman on milk delivery service & online grocery shopping | milk&more. I have never actually ordered a veg box but I quite often order the sacks of potatoes because they are just too heavy for me to get home...
  135. Lukasmummy

    Christmas party nibbles

    I think we have decided to make mini slimming world quiches with some quorn sausages I have in the freezer. At our last one we took syn free vegetable fried rice and mini toad in the holes. Hugs Crystal xx
  136. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    That's nice to be further along than you thought, did you find out what you are having? Hugs Crystal xx
  137. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Awww Sarah you must make a really comfortable baby bed if your little one is too comfortable to consider getting out lol. Hope your blood pressure is down when they recheck it though, high blood pressure can make you feel really crappy, suppose the other side would be that having higher blood...
  138. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Good luck Sarah, hope baby is deciding to make an appearance sooner rather than later. Hospital rung scan is at 10am so have to drag Logan out of bed and leave soon, it's not very easy to get a bus because of of all the buggies. Sure he will be thrilled he's not usually awake before midday lol...
  139. Lukasmummy

    a bit cross!

    Did he not offer to go to the shop for you, to buy eggs or cheese or try and find you something that sounded appealing in the house? Guess mine is nicer to me than I give him credit for because he wouldn't have hesitated to do either. ((hugs)) hope you feel a bit better now. Hugs Crystal xx
  140. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    I have a few of the boots changing bags, they are great to leave packed, but I like the old style one better since it's twice the size. I bought the graco changing bag to match my double pushchair, since the pushchair is purple lol. It's kind of strange that all these times I have been pregnant...
  141. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Just got home from hospital, doctor was an idiot! Took a 30 second glance and has decided waters haven't gone, like I haven't heard that one before. They always say that and they are always wrong! Doesn't seem to have any sort of logical answer for why if my waters haven't broken my bed is still...
  142. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Went to group last night and lost 1lb not really sure how. I came home feeling rubbish and last night my waters went. Been trying to avoid going to the hospital but they are insisting I go to delivery suite :( so feeling a bit fed up, nothing else is happening she's still wriggling way too much...
  143. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Awww he's adorable, so pleased for you. Hugs Crystal xx
  144. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Congratulations Bunny, so pleased for you shame about the sickness though, I would take pain over feeling or being sick any time. Not sure about how everywhere else works but there's a birth plan section in the back of my maternity notes not that I have ever ended up filling it out lol not...
  145. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Welcome Lelly11 good luck with sticking to plan while pregnant, if possible you might want to try and attend just one meeting so you can get the current book and pregnancy advice leaflet. There seems to be a lot of confusion between what slimming world says on their website and what consultants...
  146. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Been at the hospital all day, missed my appointment yesterday because I was feeling too ill to go, consultant said I had to go to Day Assessment today instead. Appointment was at 11:40am and we have just walked in the front door. Leaking a lot of fluid, have a high temperature and they seem a...
  147. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    See if there is a pram centre or independant shop near you, they seem to have more models on display for you to try out. Jojo when you decide what you want have a look at this shop on ebay Online4baby items - Get great deals on items on eBay Stores! and see if she has anything similar, she's...
  148. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Yay so pleased for you sweetie. Hugs Crystal xx
  149. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    I suppose I can see it from both sides, I can't say I have ever enjoyed giving birth all of mine have been quick and unpredictable and only Lukas was born in a hospital and that was almost down a toilet lol. Leo was a homebirth because we didn't have time to get to the hospital even though we...
  150. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    why what's up hun? Hugs Crystal xx
  151. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Oooh Bunny good luck hope it's quick and as painless as possible. Hugs Crystal xx
  152. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    I'm not intending on breastfeeding (I express until it dries up and as yet haven't managed for longer than a week) or doing sit ups I am not really into torture lol. I am going to get enough exercise running up and down the hospital to special care. I remember when I had Lukas the midwife handed...
  153. Lukasmummy

    Worring about the effects on lil one.

    Me and hubby are both doing slimming world in the hope that it will rub off on our 9 year old, he would rather eat crap than anything remotely healthy. He's picky and awkward, luckily our little one is a lot better he will eat pretty much anything unless it's very smooth or has any kind of skin...
  154. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    That's good to know, kind of frustrating that the only time kids seem to take it it easy it when it drives us insane with worry lol hugs Crystal xx
  155. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    ((hugs)) Safia, hope everything is ok will be thinking of you. Hugs Crystal xx
  156. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    lol I admire anyone that can manage exercise while pregnant I can barely manage to drag together the energy to get dressed each day, but in all fairness that was just as much of a problem before I was pregnant it's not the baby's fault she just kind of increases pre-existing problems seizures...
  157. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    30 ish (ticker says 30+4), I kind of confused the ticker by adding the date of my last period and the due date from the hospital so it gives me something in the middle of my dates (31 weeks) and the scan dates (29 weeks). I don't feel like I know anything more now than I did when I was pregnant...
  158. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    The only way to guarantee labour is too book something you really want to do like a meal at a really expensive restaurant or tickets for something, sod's law says the kid will choose to arrive because they have to find ways to annoy you before they are even born lol. Going shopping in tesco and...
  159. Lukasmummy

    Extra Easy Taster sessions at group

    I used this recipe by grumbletumble for the batter and these for the sausages in mini silicon muffin cases. My kids love them. Hugs Crystal xx
  160. Lukasmummy

    Extra Easy Taster sessions at group

    We made syn free vegetable fried rice and 1 syn mini toad in the holes. Hugs Crystal xx
  161. Lukasmummy

    Cous cous

    Packets of cous cous usually have syns but they are low I think the one you have might be this one Worldwide Foods Hot & Spicy Low Fat Couscous, excluding butter, 100g cooked it's 1 syn on Extra Easy or Green and 7 on Red. Hugs Crystal xx
  162. Lukasmummy

    Asian pears - first fruit dissapointment for ages.

    I like them but there isn't much taste with them, personally think they taste gross when they are really ripe because they tend to go slimy and gritty. Do seem to taste a bit nicer when out of the fridge if that helps. Hugs Crystal xx
  163. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Depends how big she is I guess, sizing varies from shop to shop so much and sometimes what they call 0-3 months in one place would be newborn somewhere else. All three of mine came home in early baby (5lb) clothes, Lukas and Logan were 5lb 1/2oz and 4lb 15.5oz but Leo was only 2lb 12oz he was...
  164. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Aww that's cute, would look awesome with some little boots or socks, maybe something like this Clothing at Tesco | F&F Baby Stitched effect boot > boots > Babywear (0-2 years) > is that what you want to bring little one home in sweetie? Hugs Crystal xx
  165. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Welcome Vifta, good luck at your scan tomorrow. Been leaking fluid all weekend, couldn't be bothered to drag up to the hospital, already know what they will say, since the same happened with Leo and Logan about 3 weeks or so before they were born. So trying to do as little as possible and hope...
  166. Lukasmummy

    Saving syns?

    Some consultants say you can use your syns weekly and some say you can't, there seems to be a fairly even mix on this site of people who lose doing it either way if that helps. As long as you only use a maximum of 105 each week I personally don't think it matters which way. Hugs Crystal xx
  167. Lukasmummy

    Breastfeeding on SW

    Have you seen the breastfeeding thread? http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world/216918-breastfeeding-slimmming-world.html hugs Crystal xx
  168. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    LOL my mum's waters went in tesco and she didn't even notice until she got home, when they slow leak it's much harder to know it actually is your waters if that makes sense. Just got back from the meal, ended up wearing a black dress and some heels which killed lol, looked a little overdressed...
  169. Lukasmummy

    Apple approved the slimming world app!!!!

    I have the magazine app and it's really good, just wish it had a function to search between issues for recipes or articles, it's hard remembering which issue I have seen things I want to try in. Hugs Crystal xx
  170. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    They do raspberry leaf tablets in Holland and Barrett might not taste as bad, spotted them when I was looking for vitamin C tablets, supposed to help iron by absorbed they usually tell me to take the iron tablets with orange juice but I kind of don't want to waste the syns on it 3 times a day...
  171. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Probably TMI here, but if you are at 37 weeks now you might want to start adding a waterproof sheet or towel under your side of the bed, when my waters went with Lukas they went in one huge gush and it soaked the matress, the carpet and then the bathroom floor. I never had that with the others...
  172. Lukasmummy

    Will giving up the beer help?

    Does drinking for you mean getting up and dancing which would be extra body magic or maybe spending the next day hung over and not wanting to eat? I know when I drink whether it's squash or very rarely alcohol (vodka heavily mixed with something, usually one shot in a pint glass lol being my...
  173. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    It's amazing how they are always right on your case when you underpay anything but trying to get money back off them when they make a mistake is like trying to get blood out of a stone, tax credits, child benefit etc are all the same. Maybe make an appointment with your local citizen's advice...
  174. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Must be catching lol I was up nearly all night too, sorry you are worried about money hun ((hugs))
  175. Lukasmummy

    HELP! nice tasty recipe for the whole family....

    My oldest one is so picky it's insane but he likes speed soup mixed with passata to make a pasta sauce we mix it with extra lean mince and extra veg to make pasta or rice dishes. Super quick and fairly cheap too, actually done that every night this week in some variation or other. Slimming world...
  176. Lukasmummy

    Slimming World is SO much better

    Sometimes the referral isn't about money though, my consultant offered me slimming world on referral because of high bmi during pregnancy. I was very offended, and said no. My problem was never overeating, I quite often went for days and ate nothing because I just don't feel hungry so I couldn't...
  177. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    I will bet you anything that he doesn't know what slimming world is and assumes it's like weight watchers, like the receptionist at my doctors. You might not have been assigned a midwife yet because of being so early in your pregnancy but you can still get the number from the phone book (or...
  178. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Just back from group and feeling a little disappointed. Had my maternity appointment today and our old consultant's scales are exactly 0.5lb different than the scales at the hospital. Went into group expecting to have maintained my weight only for the new consultants scales to say I had gained...
  179. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy with Slimming World

    Congratulations, The new pregnancy leaflet they are handing out and the slimming world website says 2 Healthy A Choices and 2 Healthy B Choices on extra easy, the old advice was no changes to extra easy so 1 of each. But there still seems to be a little confusion about which is actually right...
  180. Lukasmummy

    Pasta Bake-Homepride

    it's 21 syns a jar on all plans but then you would have to divide 21 by the number of portions you get out of it. Hugs Crystal xx
  181. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    They pay for a 12 week countdown for you, then send you the vouchers in the post. What is Slimming World on Referral? - Slimming World - Health Professional Resources Hugs Crystal xx
  182. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    I only started after finding out I was pregnant on the consultants advice and referral, I have lost 17.5lb in total from my start weight, and had 2 gains of 1lb and 1 of 0.5lb all 3 of which were caused by fluid retention. Maybe worth asking your midwife about a referral you need her permission...
  183. Lukasmummy

    Green Days Oops! Wrong Houmous

    Here you go, hugs Crystal xx Jalapeno & Red Pepper Houmous, chilled, 1 level tbsp 2½ EE 2½ R 2½ G
  184. Lukasmummy

    Magazine App

    All fixed now apparently they had a database crash last night it's currently downloading some back issues, really looking forward to being able to read them on Monday at my maternity appointment, I always feel too self concious to sit there reading a slimming world magazine while surrounded by...
  185. Lukasmummy

    Magazine App

    I did try that but it was still giving me errors, I sent them an email and the guy says he will look into it tomorrow hugs Crystal xx
  186. Lukasmummy

    Magazine App

    Has anyone actually downloaded a copy of this that works? I keep getting an error message every time I try to use it :(. Hugs Crystal xx
  187. Lukasmummy

    Taster evening

    I am not the original poster but if it's one of Britmum's recipes it should be on the slimming eats site going to hazard a guess they mean this one Squidgy Chocolate Cake | Slimming Eats - Slimming World Recipes hugs Crystal xx
  188. Lukasmummy

    Help - I need motivation!

    Last week at group our consultant recommended making a for and against list to someone who was struggling to find motivation. She says taking the time to put in writing the positives and negatives of why you actually want to lose weight, and then carrying that list around with you to constantly...
  189. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Having another baby after a miscarriage is really hard, every twinge and pain is enough to send you into a panic wondering if it's going to go wrong again, it's a real jumble of emotions because your pleased to be pregnant but still kind of grieving for the one you lost, ((hugs)) if you need to...
  190. Lukasmummy

    Individual 1 syn Yorkshire puddings- Pics inc :)

    Used this recipe to make mini toad in the holes for taster evening at group tonight, used tesco mini pork bites and mini silicone cupcake things went with a saying syn each for them. They went down a storm made 40 and they are all gone kids are slightly addicted to them at the moment, poor hubby...
  191. Lukasmummy

    Individual 1 syn Yorkshire puddings- Pics inc :)

    Mark made these this evening, even though we only had self raising flour they came out awesome. Thanks for sharing the recipe hun. Hugs Crystal xx
  192. Lukasmummy

    Cathedral City Chedds

    They are nice but a real pain to open, got them in tesco yesterday £1.50 a bag hugs Crystal xx
  193. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    I seriously have the sweetest husband ever, we have a deal where I get a sticker and he buys me something from group (my idea not his, he would just buy me the stuff anyway). I was hoping I would have lost the 2.5lb I needed to get my 1.5 stone award on Monday. Only thanks to some major water...
  194. Lukasmummy

    Bit disappointed

    I can sympathise I went to group on Monday thinking I would be just short of losing the 2.5lb I needed to get my 1 stone award and ended up gaining 1lb thanks to massive fluid retention, you can guess how thrilled *sarcasm* I was when baby shifted just as I stepped off the scales and then ended...
  195. Lukasmummy

    I need help with budget meals

    Just found this on the slimming world website might be worth a look Log in, register or sign up - Slimming World hugs Crystal xx
  196. Lukasmummy

    Help Needed - Best Low Fat Spread for Baking

    My Nan always used to use regular clover for all her baking so I can't see that the lighter one would be much difference, 25g is 5.5 syns for the lighter. Hugs Crystal xx
  197. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    I'll trade you sweetie, we are heading to an indoor play area with the two monsters one of which hasn't stopped whining since he got up, I must be mental! Good luck at your appointment hope you get to see the little guy clearly and have someone nice doing the scans. Hugs Crystal xx
  198. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    lol thought I was the only one with a bit of bump envy never had a proper bump with any of mine always looked like too much food instead of a baby, suppose it doesn't help that they are so tiny so they would never really make a bump shape even if I was a lot smaller. The torn muscles in my...
  199. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Awww Fern she's gorgeous, congratulations. Welcome Sara hope this pregnancy is as smooth as possible for you, all of mine have been high risk and premature so if you need to talk feel free to pm me. Hugs Crystal xx
  200. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    welcome back sweetie will be keeping my fingers crossed for you that it works out this time. Hugs Crystal xx
  201. Lukasmummy

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Steak, new potatoes, carrots, purple cauliflower, green cauliflower and white cauliflower with gravy. Hugs Crystal xx
  202. Lukasmummy

    Stupid things that make you go "yes" Bathtime

    Trying on the size 20 maternity jeans I was convinced wouldn't go past my hips and finding they were actually baggy, I didn't even want to smack hubby when he started gloating and saying I told you so lol. Hugs Crystal xx
  203. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Leanne my pre-pregnancy weight was over 4 stone heavier than your start weight, and honestly I don't think I have worn a size 16 since I was pregnant with Lukas and he's 9! They wrote something like that on my first scan, then my consultant told me to try slimming world. I was hurt and upset...
  204. Lukasmummy

    What have you just eaten??

    Leftovers from last night, carrots, cabbage, mashed potato and gravy with an apple was really nice. Hugs Crystal xx
  205. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    awww that's so cute
  206. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    ((Hugs)) I remember how disappointed I was when they said Leo was a boy I went outside sat under a tree and cried, soon got over it though with Logan it was even worse I was a mess for about a week kind of couldn't stand the idea of him replacing Leo. Won't lie and say I ever really got over it...
  207. Lukasmummy

    do you starve before evening weigh in?

    Not intentionally, we usually make dinner and then end up running so late it gets left until we get home from group lol. I rarely actually feel hungry though so I wouldn't really notice except for the fact that dh is usually ready to gnaw his own arm off for group to be over so he can go home...
  208. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Will be keeping my fingers crossed for you, I know how hard it is to be hoping for a positive and then be disappointed and it sucks. ((hugs)) Hugs Crystal xx
  209. Lukasmummy

    Whats your new SW food discovery??

    The dark chocolate ones are lovely, but the problem is the kids like them more than I do so they end up eating nearly all of them lol they do white chocolate, milk chocolate and hazelnut ones too but haven't tried them. Hugs Crystal xx
  210. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    :sigh: I think it starts when they are born, or at least that's when you forget how much pregnancy sucks ;) and start having thoughts like oh it wasn't really all bad, :p ((hugs))
  211. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    paracetamol and codeine is supposed to be safe during pregnancy hospital gave it to me when I was pregnant with all of the boys, and paracetamol and caffeine (2 paracetamol with a can of regular coke or cherry coke seems to work better than the over the counter mixes) and I think ibruprofen may...
  212. Lukasmummy

    Am I pushing myself too hard?- Has it become unhealthy?

    I don't have any advice for you, just wanted to offer you some ((hugs)) hopefully someone else will have some more useful advice or support for you. Hugs Crystal xx
  213. Lukasmummy

    Super Speed Soup

    speed soup + passata makes a really nice pasta sauce that even my kids like I did it nearly every night for dinner with just plain pasta because I was visiting my gran in hospital a lot and lost 4lb in a week. A lot of people have said it made them go to the toilet more often which was kind of...
  214. Lukasmummy

    The heat...

    Guess it depends how much you drink, I find if I drink the same or less than usual when it's hot outside the swelling is really bad, especially in my fingers and my feet but if I drink more it's a lot better, same with the headaches, that seems to apply whether I am pregnant or not if that...
  215. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Sorry sweetie been so preoccupied I forgot all about your wedding, congratulations hope you had an amazing day. Hugs Crystal xx
  216. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Movements are earlier and earlier each time for me, think this one was around 9-10 weeks and hubby could feel them outside from around 12-14 not sure if that's because I have less space than normal people though (have a bi/tri cornate uterus they weren't really sure which after looking, and...
  217. Lukasmummy

    A Question for those who go to class

    Do you have any idea why she struggles to stay on plan? Is it that the cooking is overwhelming or she just chooses to eat other stuff maybe if you could help her with why she is struggling it would be easier for you both? The big problem is if she simply can't be bothered or doesn't want to try...
  218. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    just wanted to ask for some opinions, if you had an issue that was present before pregnancy but has changed and is getting progressively worse would you discuss it with your consultant or make an appointment with a gp?
  219. Lukasmummy

    do you always eat your healthy extras?

    I struggle with them, but I am trying hard to get better with them.
  220. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Awww honey she's so cute, I honestly can't remember what else I have read sorry. Hugs Crystal xx
  221. Lukasmummy

    glad i did

    Maybe it's stored on the sim card, my phone drives me insane by switching between saving to the phone and the sim card. Hugs Crystal xx
  222. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    congratulations curvalicious and welcome. Hugs Crystal xx
  223. Lukasmummy

    To Exercise or Not To Exercise

    Maybe you aren't eating enough now for the amount of energy you are burning with exercise or drinking enough to account for the amount you are losing in sweating. I know that I find the more I drink and the more I eat the more I lose. Guess you could work out the number of calories you are...
  224. Lukasmummy

    Ruined :((

    You can borrow my kids if you want there is no way anyone could manage to eat a whole bar of galaxy chocolate with them around :p I bought a big bar of galaxy bubbles to break up and eat a tiny bit at a time and only managed to eat 4 squares in total since they kept nicking it :eek: but...
  225. Lukasmummy

    Exciting News !!

    But I suppose if they are just following their own recipes anyway all they are aiming for would be the people who complain that "I don't have time to cook" or simply saying they "can't cook". I can cook but I don't enjoy it, I also hate the gas cooker our landlord installed with a passion it...
  226. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    lol anyone got any tips on how to slow labour down, I think one that's in a hospital bed and not measured in minutes would be amazing this time around, definately preferable to Lukas's suggestion that she will be born in the middle of tesco's lol I have never had any painkillers because they...
  227. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    no advice on baby monitors they were never not with me so never needed one, bought one when I had Lukas and have a feeling it's still in the box somewhere lol. Maybe this will help Best Baby Monitor Reviews | Best Baby Monitor | BT Baby Monitor 150
  228. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    I don't think you forget it's just that while you are doing it you focus on that and then afterwards it kind of hits you like a train how bad things were/could have been. Kind of like how I can look back at the boys birth stories now and think it's kind of amusing about the nurse standing...
  229. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Just wanted to say welcome, I don't really have any tips since I only started slimming world after I was pregnant but the other girls are likely to be full of good advice for you in the morning. Hugs Crystal xx
  230. Lukasmummy

    Lexie's very first baby diary !

    That's so scary sweetie, glad everything worked out ok and both you and the gorgeous little man are ok. Hugs Crystal xx
  231. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Awww he's beautiful Lexi, congratulations. Hugs Crystal xx
  232. Lukasmummy

    Can't mooooooove

    could you not blend the cottage cheese like you do for the quiche to get rid of the lumps?
  233. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    None of ours have slept in the moses basket, they all hated it with a passion. We have one of those graco sweetpeace systems that we bought for Logan, baby should be using that but if she's anything like her brothers it will get used once or twice and she will end up sleeping in our bed. I...
  234. Lukasmummy

    What have you just eaten??

    cheese omelette and some strawberries. Hugs Crystal xx
  235. Lukasmummy

    Extra Easy new to this

    If you aren't going to a group you might find this thread useful, good luck with your journeys ladies. Hugs Crystal xx
  236. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Just got back from hospital appointment, not great today difficulty with scans due to swelling and have run into a problem we have never had before cervix is getting shorter. Can't say I am exactly thrilled at consultants comments that the pain down my entire right side and swelling are "normal"...
  237. Lukasmummy

    Help... PLEASE

    I lost 1.5lb in my first week, a lady at group lost 0.5lb sometimes you don't see the big loss you hope for in the first week, but if you are following the plan it catches up and you do lose. It also depends on how you were eating before someone who practically lives on takeaways and crap is...
  238. Lukasmummy

    What i did NOT resist today!

    A vanilla custard danish and a vanilla custard doughnut but my gosh it was yummy so I don't care. Hugs Crystal xx
  239. Lukasmummy

    Never done cooking, washing up & shopping!!

    If you only have a tiny amount of space in your freezer maybe freeze the stuff in labelled freezer bags instead of containers since they sit flat you would get more in. Hugs Crystal xx
  240. Lukasmummy

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Mushy Pea Curry hugs Crystal xx
  241. Lukasmummy

    Party Help!!!

    You could make some slimming world friendly snacks, if you do a search for picnic or party you should get some great ideas, personally I love the slimming world quiche recipe and there's one for scotch eggs on the website that looks nice too. Some of the iceland bbq range are syn free if that...
  242. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    They are a bit rubbish to be honest, they charged us £10 for 4 almost identical and very bad pictures, was a bit disappointed to be honest, I got some great ones with all the boys. But hopefully will get some better ones from my appointment on Monday they always do scans and usually print me off...
  243. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Just got back home and we are having a little girl yay so we came home via mothercare and bought clothes lol. Be back later to catch up on all the posts. Hugs Crystal xx
  244. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Morning ladies don't have time to read all the posts now will have to catch up later, I have my scan today to find out what the little minibeast is kind of dreading it, I hate scans (don't have time to explain that one right now either) taking both the boys so if my appointment is at 1:30 and...
  245. Lukasmummy

    Weetabix Weetaflakes

    It's the oatibix flakes that are listed on the slimming world website but when I googled it I found a very old forum that had the same amount of weetaflakes listed so I just ticked it on my food diary as oatibix flakes instead, looking at the nutritional information the weetaflakes have higher...
  246. Lukasmummy

    For a nice change...

    That's really nice to hear, enjoy your night out tonight. Hugs Crystal xx
  247. Lukasmummy

    What have you just eaten??

    Leftover pasta from yesterday with some fried in frylight bacon and onions that were leftover from making quiche was yummy. Hugs Crystal xx
  248. Lukasmummy

    Pregnancy and Slimming World

    Good luck for tomorrow sweetie will be thinking of you and hjoping your day is magical. Hugs Crystal xx
  249. Lukasmummy

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Hubby made his first mushy pea curry would stick it through the blender next time but it was very yummy. Hugs Crystal xx
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